yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] daveb673:
This worked, but only in the clock screen, and if you have the clock displayed for other screens than home and only after I did a soft reset. I had hoped it would also change the time on the HTC home plug, but that only seemed to respond to the single or double digit change (ie to show a zero or not).

[edit] I did some more fiddling around, and went to the regional settings inside Settings/System. There click the time tab, and cycle the Time style. Don't ask me why it worked, but it did. I now see 24hr time in the HTC home plug.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kephax:
Hi, I have tried to search here and on internet, but I cannot find any way to upgrade my Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to Android Oreo (8.0).

Does an AOSP version exist?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
Only experimental right now. Check Z1c development threads...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolf-ccc-grey:
Keyboard problems after installing a ROM on Galaxy s6 edge. solutions set programs install click on the 3 points (top right)

1. view System applications

2. Samsung keyboard

3. erase data backup.

installs keyboard "fr" or others, if it will not uninstall reinstall keyboard wish, for me FR.

I will solve my problems in this way for those who can be used.:D
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazGame:
My Nexus 6P starts reboot sometimes when I recieve push notification. I moved from stock to SuperXE custom ROM with AK2 flashed.

But when it plug to AC, no reboots happen.

Whats going wrong? Battery death ? But I already changed it about 2 mouth ago.

I can't get logs, becouse when it plug to power, reboot doesn't happen
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] shvelo:
Hi, I've ran `fastboot flashing unlock` on my /X623/ EDIT: it's X626 sorry. (Mediatek) and it now doesn't boot to fastboot or regular mode, only boots to `MT65xx Preloader` mode and registers as a serial device.

What can I do to unbrick it?

I've tried using SP flash tool but I can't find the scatter file or factory image anywhere.
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] mohsin.kadiwala:
Try this link official ROM

https://www.needrom.com/download/leeco-s3-x626/
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] Kychera22:
https://xdaforums.com/le-2/help/brick-restoration-flashtool-s28-x620-t3754590

It can be useful!! look
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thecorporal:
Hi,

Hoping to get some help on this one. I've an HTC one M8 where the SD card has become corrupt. The SD card contained images of someone who recently passed. I've not had much luck recovering the SD Card, however I was hoping that I maybe able to recover some of the thumbnails/cache from the HTC. I wan't to do this the right way and need to know what sort of files are stored and where.

Is there a way to access the phones memory without turning it on risking a write to these areas.

xposted on htc forums.

Thanks
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
Only if you have the bootloader unlocked, and custom recovery (TWRP) installed. If so, you can boot into TWRP, and read the data. Technically, the phone is powered on. But since it's only booted to recovery (not in Android OS), I don't think it will write to user data, unless you tell it to.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thecorporal:
Thanks for the info :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] black-hook:
i have KI plus Amlogic S905D and 7.1.1 android version

can't find stock Rom download link (to use it in case of failure)

i tried to boot to recovery to install TWRP, but the device not accepting to boot to recovery

only showing Mecool Logo
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
For hiding magisk you need to edit the APK file, as for safety net I believe [MENTION=8898246]whiteak[/MENTION] has passed safety net

As for the playstore fix, simply replace vending.apk

As for the crashes(not only Firefox) I believe it's got something to do with Amlogic-res or some other frameworks and libs

The recovery varies on Android version, I know you cannot load a fresh kernel from a different version and my best bet is either due to the bootloader or dtb, I cannot successfully flash either without USB burning tool, so if you find a way let me know so when can implement this fix in future roms removing the need to flash the same stock firmware as the target android version prior to flashing a rom
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Pm me, I'll fix it for you
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] black-hook:
i sent pm to you yesterday
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Blackhook, you are very lucky!

All us Aussie's are top blokes! Ricky especially! :cowboy:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Thank you Ricky for taking the time to respond in the topic. Much appreciated!

Okay, so I don't understand "Edit APK file"? Can you please be more specific?

I cannot get Play/Play Services to work in anymore (15.3 to 16). Currently Play says "Certified" under settings. I've no idea how to replace Play, as it uses a

different

APK file name.

'WhiteAK'? has passed SafetyNet? I don't know what you mean... Whiteak has the same device and managed to update Play/Play services and get it working??

Crashes are "Amlogic-res" and/or lib \ framwork related. Okay I get System, Settings, plus any app I'm in... So perhaps some file/library can be updated to resolve this instability?

Strange as it doesn't appear as "Vending.apk" within BK Disabler, Titanium and other apps.

It is listed as

* Play Store v6.0.5 'com.android.vending' /system/priv-app/Phoneysky/Phonysky.apk

* Play Services v8.4.89 'com.google.android.gms' /system/priv-app/PreBuiltGMSCore/PreBuiltGMSCore.apk

So backup Vending.apk; download new Vending.apk (any original version?); overwrite old with new Vending.apk from (Link ???); that should take care of Play Store AND Play Services?

How do you prevent updates for Play + Play Services, like it is currently?

Will this solve the download/install issue?

Oh, so if reflashing, Slot 1 = current ROM version/variant (from backup I assume) and Slot 2 = new ROM to install?

I don't know what a "USB burning tool" is. Link to dev/site?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Cheers mate!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Updated first two posts above.

If you notice any mistakes or typos, let me know.

Please share your knowledforfor anything Media Centre / TV BOX related!!

Cheers! :cowboy: :eek: :confused:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ItsSunnyB:
will this only work for the t95z plus, i have a m9x 3 that has the amlogic 3912 with 3/32gb, the stock rom on it is really buggy would like something that works well. I have this installed on my t95z plus and works well.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
This will work as you have the same S912 standard chip and hardware.

Devices like the $$$ Nvidia Shield are very different units with very different hardware.

Booting to the recovery image and backing up WILL NOT make any modifications, unless you wipe, install or repair, etc...

Perform a (NANDroid) Backup of your device with above steps before attempting [*anything*]. :D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luffy_senpai:
good info

Thanks a lot for the useful info you posted here. I have kiii pro with amlogic 912, but the stock kernel doesn't include all device modules from source. I have some joysticks and they never work since no drivers are loaded for them. I would be grateful if you could help me with kernel source and a way to compile it with modules i need :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
G'day Luffy,

I think the issues you've highlighted with the missing framework and modules is something you should post separately as this topic is for rooting, backing up, flashing, etc.

Create a new topic with subject: Kiii K3 Pro S912, Missing Modules / Drivers in Stock Kernel

Something like that in the subject, to describe the issue. Is it a Mecool? I nearly bought the Kiii/K3 but keep seeing people have issues on the forums!

I suggest you follow the Backup instructions above before you do anything else.....

P.s. Replace "xxGB" with model's RAM you have below.

Goods luck mate!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Download the latest 7.1.2 gapps, get the vending file from within it.

On your device, playstore is either stored as vending, phonesky or velvet, so whatever one it's stored as delete the folder, make a new folder called vending and add the vending.apk inside it, set permissions to rw-r-r(644) , that's your playstore issues fixed(all of them)

You don't need to prevent updates, updates are distributed for a reason

Gms core is the core of all Google's services and does not need to be touched

Yes Whiteak has a t95z plus and managed to pass safety net, im unknown how though

For recoveries, I made a great tool to port recoveries to any device, removing the need to find a specific recovery for the variant, check this forum for my Amlogic flash tool and recovery porter

The random crashes I still haven't figured what fixes them but in my PoisonRom, none of those issues appear

And with next release, it compiles the kernel on the device so it will be compatible with every single Amlogic device.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Champion mate! Really appreciate it.

Yes, PhoneSky. But Play Services is updated, and I updated Play from 6.0x to 6.0.5.

I downgraded from 12 to 11 on GMS (Play Services) and stopped getting the new crashes within apps. However it just auto-updates itself again and starts crashing again...

So flash Poison on to this X96 1GB (800MB) device? Already deciding on my next Media Box! (Shortlist: H96 Pro, X99 Max RKM MK39, R-TV K99 / CSA96, R99, CloudNetgo CD19, and......?). Any recommendations :D

They're all 4GB DDR3 RK3399 T860 models. I assumed the RAM capacity was more important than DDR4 speed....

Cheers!

p.s. downloaded your tool some time ago but now I understand what it does, given your explanation - Port a 3rd Party Recovery to be Generic Recovery supporting any AML S905/S912 media centre? Does that include RK33xx RockChip too?

[MENTION=244033]ricky[/MENTION] Your name has a space so cannot write @ and mention you :P

Did you see I included your tool above? This was all I could interpret from descriptions and forum messages:

Will need to fix it up.

Thanks again for your information. I will add it to the top articles. :D

EDIT: p.s. Play Services has crashed 3 times on my phone today. So it is definitely the most latest version that is causing it to crash *more* than usual.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
This worked for me on Bqeel k12 (amlogic s912) octacore running stock 7.1.2 ? thank you very much to OP ? booted into twrp first time from fat32 formatted sd card so I restarted, downloaded supersu zip, back to recovery, flash su.zip (via nice shiny new twrp?) root check and all is 100%

I see the twrp is 3.1? Will the theme zip work on it that was for 3.1 twrp ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Updated Support Downloads and Links.

+ Included AMLogic "USB Burning" Firmware Update/Imaging Tool v2.1.6 2018.03 Update..

+ Included Magisk Flashable Multi-Root Uninstaller ZIP latest update.

[MENTION=9049304]Kurtlestat[/MENTION] Thanks for the feedback. :)

I've not tried any theme.zip's so cannot comment. But trying standard Philz or TWRP do not work. This is a specially modified version to be compatible with all AML devices.

I'm actually looking for a RockChip compatible TWRP image but so far have not been successful! :(

If I were you, check out Magisk instead. It is systemless too. I switched as seems to be more actively maintained and organised.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
I tried the theme zip but it's only for twrp 3.1.0 This version is 3.1.1 so it was no dice, but still gave it a try ?

Now the sad news ? I tried flashing the poison rom and it failed with error 7. I went to restore my backup and musta wiped it lol can't even say I've got an expensive paperweight cos the things so light ?

Anyways does anyone know of stock firmware or custom rom for bqeel k12 amlogic s912 octacore 2/16gb it came with nougat 7.1.2 stock. Going to try download poison rom in mean while as I think error 7 is corrupt file. But..... to OP ...... the twrp still works ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
New article added to 2nd post.

FIND & LOCATE YOUR STOCK BOOT IMAGE BACKUP CREATED BY MAGISK

Whether you initially used the Magisk Manager app -or- TWRP Recovery \ ADB FastBoot \ Odin3 to flash the Magisk patched boot image, a backup copy of the existing stock boot image is stored in "./data/" as "stock_boot.img".

However, if you flash an already Magisk patched "boot.img" through ADB FastBoot (Download Mode), then neither a "stock_boot.img" backup will be created or existing backup overwritten. Magisk detects the active boot image as already patched, therefore you must manually create a backup if you wish to retain the existing boot image.

Note:

When patching a stock boot.img and flashing via Magisk Manager, the backup of the stock boot image is temporarily held in a directory until the next reboot: "./data/user/0/com.topjohnwu.magisk/install/stock_boot.img".

If you are struggling to locate the file, access an on-device terminal emulator, type "SU" and enter: "find -name 'stock_boot*'".

*Magisk Topic* » https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3473445 (Features, Functionality, Q&A, Discussions)

*Troubleshooting* » https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/HomePage (FAQ & Detailed Solutions & Examples)

Masking and Cloaking Root Access & SuperUser

Open Magisk Manager, open Settings. Scroll down to the yellow heading "MAGISK" and enable "Magisk Hide" (Note: do NOT enable "Hide Magisk"!!!)

Close Magisk Manager. Open Magisk Manager. Slide open the left menu by swiping left-to-right.

Click the 3rd item down - "Magisk Hide".

Scroll down and tick the box on "Spotify" or any other item you want to "Cloak" or "Mask" Root to prevent detection.

BusyBox App or BusyBox Applets installed on your device?

Download, install and open your Busybox app. We will only use the "Uninstall" component of this app to cleanup any Busybox applets and remnants left behind..

If you have any corruptions in BusyBox preventing removal, first click "Install" to update, and then click "Uninstall".

Once complete, you may uninstall the Busybox app. It will not be required from now on.

Masking BusyBox Modules and Applets

Open Magisk Manager. Slide open the left menu by swiping left-to-right.

Click the "Downloads" menu item.

Scroll down the list and looks for something like "Busybox NDK" or similar.

Read the module description. Click Install and follow the steps.

Slide open the "Modules" menu item to see the list of (active/inactive) installed modules (You may tick/untick a module to disable it temporarily, or click the trash icon to remove and uninstall it completely).

You should now see the BusyBox NDK systemless edition installed.

Found this useful? Please click "Thanks". :good:

Cheers!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Mate I would literally post that in the Poison ROM topic as they will know the best thing to do.

Didn't you save the TWRP backup on your SD Card or PC?

Always save to a PC!

:P Read all my posts! I'm obsessed with backups! Hah

Bqeel K12... Find their web site and use the contact form if you cannot find the support downloads. I had a quick google and struggled. However many sellers now have "Support" tabs, with links to firmware.

Don't stress mate, you'll be right. They're fairly indestructable as all unlocked and fairly flexible boxes.

p.s. From your experience, would you get an S912 or RK3399 or RK3368? and 4GB DDR3 or 3GB DDR4?

Trying to get a more reliable box, that can handle the power. I have seen no bootable SD recovery.img for RockChip. Bit of a concern I can't get to TWRP on this $50 RK3328. Next box: RKM MK39 or CloudNetGo CR19 (RockChip) - and - Any 3GB DDR4 or Any 4GB DDR3 (S912) - and- Meecool KIII DVB-T2 or ....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
Found another version of TWRP 3.2.1 for amlogic on freaktabs installed it and the backup I thought I deleted suddenly showed up ? it didn't show up on the 3.1.0 ? couldn't remember if I had tried it so flashed the backup... Waiting.... Waiting... Thought it was going to say error 7, then it said complete ? I told the people I bought it from, it wasn't working and asked for a replacement but they said they were all sold out so they gave me a full refund and told me to "dispose" of the broken box. So now I have an amlogic s912 octacore box for free ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jisharka:
S905 Magisk Root

Hi,

Thanks for the detailed explanations... I was trying to root with Magisk latest module to root the device, but it shows an error message 1 (Boot image repacking failure). what could be wrong? Could you help me to root my device?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
I seen you added my tools to the first post, great job and great info
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
I never bothered with magisk. I downloaded the twrp tar from 1st post onto a FAT32 formatted sd card, popped it in the sd slot. Turn off the box. Hold down reset and insert power after about 10-20 seconds get the twrp screen (pic1) then flashed supersu v2.79 zip.

I have full root access es file explorer, adaway etc (pic).

You don't really need magisk unless you're taking your tv box out to play Pokemon or use it to pay by card at the shops ?

Also what box do you have I have a twrp 3.2.1.0 for Q201 chip nougat (pic).

Edit the first thing you do when you get twrp on is make a backup and save it on the external sd so if you do a wipe including system memory you'll have a backup on your micro sd card ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jisharka:
hi,

I have recovery version 3.0.2.0. I have rooted with Supersu previously and rooting was successfull. I am rooting this device to flash VIPER4ANDRID. And i flashed viper4android, driver installed, but it is not processing. So I just want to try with Magisk method..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
Ah ?? cool. There is Dolby flash mods and something called arayamod for nougat on xda somewhere. Type it into search. ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Punkid:
I have a H96 Pro+, S912, 3/32gb. I've been unable to boot to twrp. I did a full format of SD card and copied recovery.img to it, tried booting and it gets stuck/frozen at the H96 boot logo. Nothing happens no matter how long i wait. Help please?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drakulaboy:
if you want to hide root from a apk and want a simple tutorial, you can do it Like This
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dobermann24:
work this on kingbox k2 ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
I had made a recovery but when I went to flash it, it wasn't there. I was confused for days but forgot to change the source. When I changed to sd card it was there doh lol but when I got in contact with bqeel they gave me a refund so I got my box for free ? I then flashed the twrp image onto the box via twrp and installed my backup and a power menu, now I can boot to twrp from the app drawer
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dawg111:
Hi, all. New to the Forum and this is my 1st post:

I tried to to do the Backup Procedure on my new T95Zmax S912 3G/32G Mali-T820 and the unit appears to hang on its boot screen logo (during step 1.5c) and will not show the twrp screen - even after about 5 minutes. The box has a clock/wifi display that does not go on during 1.5c (toothpick/power plug), and during normal operation the OS (7.1.2 - Fingerprint and Kernel Version PREEMPT are July 9 & 10 2018 per Aida64) detects the sd card insertion properly.

It is a fairly new model I got on amazon for $58 w promo code with the Kingbox (aka Leelbox) brand and Leelbox doesn't list it on their site. A look at aliexpress shows it being sold under 10 brands or so but the following link is to a factory or master distributor:

civemart manufacturer globalsources DOT com Sorry, i need 9 more posts.

It's interesting how so many suppliers of "different" low cost boxes tend to list one spec for the box in the description and a different one for the detailed specifications and make the same grammatical errors [Graphics Acceleration: hardwareD]. Some of the sellers group up to 5 completely different boxes in a listing as "colors" to save $, i guess.

I am tempted to open the case and see what the wifi chip is because i heard some oddball units like this might have uncommon components like that. CPU-Z and aida64 do not list it. The case doesn't have any screws on the bottom so I would have to pry it apart.

Oops, i just checked again w aida64 and noticed that one of the 2 usb host controllers is 3.0. The 2 external ports are not blue. Could there be 1 or 2 unused usb 3 ports inside? Now I really want to pop it open.

Also, I checked my Kingbox K3 - same thing with the usb. I opened that case again and there is nothing on the MB that relates to solder pads or markings for additional usb ports. Could the sd slot be a usb 2.0 port along with 1 of the 2 external, leaving the other port a 3.0, or is the 3.0 baked in the chipset and just unused? Confused.

The K3 has a HS2734A (v15628) next to the antenna that might be a clone of a Broadcom chip. I have pics but cant post till i have more posts.

-dawg111
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MKUltraBlack:
Hey guys, the original post twrp image worked for me. I also tried a different image that works https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832241192

Download and unzip and image is in there, put on a fat32 formatted USB stick and try the power, toothpick method it's a slightly different image and also a newer version of twrp. Worth a try ?

As other people have said, I have a bqeel k12 box, I opened it up and it is a MX Q pro or something inside lol just a different case. If you can it's worth a try to open it and see what's inside no matter what the case says ? anyways you can give this a try it cant hurt. Remember when you get to twrp (if you do) you need a plug in mouse or controller as the standard doesn't usually work as the box needs to be booted to run the controller. And first step if the twrp works is make a nand backup ?? if successful, you can flash this image to recovery section and add an advanced power menu free from playstore and will be able to boot to recovery via that. Worked for me, hope this helps ??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] P00r:
T95z PLUS Be careful of what tool you use to reset the device

I noticed a lot of people commenting that the T95Z is dead and show a blue light, problem is that the reset button is behind an AV out connector so using any type of metallic items to push the reset may short the device output and result in a steady blue light.

It is pretty stupid that they decided to do this instead of putting the reset somewhere else. they probably wanted to save a hole in their production.

I have since fixed this box, I was assuming it was electrical since it died when I pressed the reset, however it was the content of the card that crashed it, doing a full restore fixed it after a few trial and error, however the point of using an insulated pin still apply since the reset is behind the AV port connector.