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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] branden7:
quick update...

I searched through the forums and googled a few things and from what I can tell other people have had this problem and not found any solution. I am considering trying bluetooth but I don't have bluetooth for my PC...can i get some sort of adapter? Also...Is there a specific driver I can download for the HTC hermes that might fix this issue?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] neojammer:
Yea your situation sounds like the one I used to have.

Do you have a firewall?? If so DISABLE it. I have COMODO and even though I would press "accept", the drivers wouldn't install completely.

This is what I did:

-Start your PC.

-Uninstall Activesync through the Add/Remove.

-Delete the Microsoft Activesync folder in the Programs folder.

-Restart your PC

-Wait till your firewall loads up. Disable it.

-Go through the procedures I mentioned in my 1st post.

Oh and make sure you have internet access. I'm not 100% sure if internet access helps, but it could help with the drivers.

Even though I just got my 8525, I don't mind helping someone :-)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] branden7:
tried that. no go. I think i'm going to just have to get a new phone.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dgaud007:
Did you try disabling the Advanced Network Functionality?

START -> SETTINGS -> CONNECTIONS -> USBtoPC
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] branden7:
Yes. when I do that it makes windows see my device, but windows does not know what my device is. Thats why I think some sort of driver might be missing, but I don't know how to fix that.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dgaud007:
So... with the RNDIS checkbox UNCHECKED and your FIREWALL OFF, you get the USB Device not recognized error? In that case, ENABLE it and look at these other settings:

1. In the PPC open ActiveSync, then select Connections... from the menu and make sure the Synchroinize ALL PC's using this connection: USB option is checked.

2. In Windows (XP) check your ActiveSync connection settings (see image).

3. Did you try the AS 4.5 Connection Trouble Shooter?

4. You should also try another computer, just to double-check.

There is no driver to make AS work, AFAIK. Question: What happens when the RNDIS checkbox is enabled? Does Windows report an error or simply doesn't connect?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] branden7:
Tried all of those things, still device not recognized. I do need to try another computer but unfortunatly do not have access to one.

When i click that RNDIS checkbox nothing of interest happens. If it's clicked on when i connect windows very briefly see's the device (although it's not recongized) and then the little symbol for unknown device on my taskbar dissapears. If I then click it off windows will again see the device and the little symbol on my taskbar reappears, but it still doesn't recongnize the device.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dgaud007:
Wow. That's a strange problem you have there. At this point, it could be a hardware issue. You could try installing WM5Storage or CardExport just to check if the USB hardware is working (bad cable?). Also, try checking your PPC registry, specifically, HKLM\Drivers\Usb\FunctionDrivers. It should look similar to mine (see pictures attached). I believe these keys tell Windows what to do with the device when connected thru USB. Other than that, try a flashing a new ROM from the SD Card, something like VP3G's which is known to work correctly.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] wacky.banana:
Branden,

I have this problem from time to time. My solution is as follows: make sure the usb cable is connected to both the phone and the computer, even though you are getting the unrecognised error message.

Reboot the phone (soft reset) while still attached to the usb cable. Do not rush anything. Input any unlock passwords when prompted by the system but be aware that booting up can be slow, so give it time.

Once the phone has booted up you should then see activesync kick in. You may have to try this several times before it works but it always works for me.

One thing I would advise is to disable/deinstall any auto locking software, eg S2U2. These tend to kick in on long synchronisations and throw the usb status out.

Hope this helps.

WB
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] mcvries:
Hi! You didn't by any changeuse memmaid or something to clean up the notification queue? (if this sounds like gibberish, you probably didn't) :-) Let me know!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] soleman:
Same Problem

Just to let you know your not alone ... :)

I am having the Exact same problem at the moment .... fortunately i do have access to another PC ... My Laptop connects to it with no problems what so ever .... so it obviously is a PC issue and not a Phone issue

I too have tried all the currently posted attempts at a solution to fix it but so far nothing has worked ... i am beggining to think that i may have to do a fresh intall of XP and that would Phiss me off :(

So any further suggestions would be doubley appreciated :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] branden7:
Tried everything mentioned since my last post and still nothing. Also I am now getting the white screen issue again (Which I fixed originally by buying another hermes that had a crushed usb port and swapping the screens out). I think I may be about ready to move on to another phone as this is now my third major problem with this model of phone (although one of the problems may be an issue with XP).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dboystyle:
I had the same problem. I updated my WM5 to WM6....and it stoped syncing with my computer. Went back to exchange it. Later, I learned it wasn't the problem with the phone syncing.....here's how you can fix the problem.

Click on Start>Settings>Connection Tab>USB to PC

Uncheck "Enable advanced network functionality"

Click on "ok"

I just upgraded to wm6 again and followed these steps....now it syns fine.

It worked for me.....hopefully it will work for you.

Peace
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] tubaking182:
Bluetooth Dongle

if you are willing to try the bluetooth connection, i would suggest the targus bluetooth dongle, it's pretty cheap and it works fine with vista so naturally i would assume works on xp if that's what you're using. i love the little thing and use it everyday. much easier than trying to run cables everywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] danb1979:
As per other posts; I've gone for the amFilm glass protector for my Note 9; it worked superbly with my Note 8 and I think the glass protectors do better on the Notes than the S series; as the Note screens are less rounded

I might go for the Whitestone Dome on too; but at x3 the price of the amFilm, I'll start at the cheap end and go from there

I've also got the Unicorn Beetle Supcase for my Note 9 and will order the i-Blason Ares case too as it's more lightweight than the Supcase:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07G9CK...olid=3DTRR9QJAYDDQ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] vagelis:
Already got a Glass Dome 2 pack. Using the Note 8 version for a year; I cannot think of any other product that matches it. If you use the S-Pen, it's the only option that feels like no screen protector is there, without sacrificing touch sensitivity either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] c200amgpacket:
I just ordered also 2 pack whitestone is the best i have it on my note 8 excellent
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] lK0N:
Here's what I'm going with. The loca seems to work pretty well on the wife's S9+.

https://www.sgfreshidea.com/invissh...e-tempered-glass-case-friendly-clear-set.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] mezdroid:
I'm using edge adhesive tempered protector, and activated touch sensitivity in advanced features.... The result is amazing.

With note 9, I don't care if the protector comes with full or edge adhesive anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] nick.XIII:
I actually took the glass off my Note 8 and applied it to my 9, fits surprisingly well, though without the installation tray, it was a bit of a trick to pull off, but I managed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] danb1979:
I'll be able to do this tomorrow

Already have the case; the Dome glass arrives tomorrow along with the Dome case too (an offer on Amazon currently)

I've already got x2 amFilm glass protectors for the Note 9; so will report back on those too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Ricey:
Whitestone here for me as well. I have installed maybe 10 whitestones already for friends and family from S7-Note 9 & Iphones. So far it's saved the displays at least 3x and they always comment how it's way better than the random glass protectors they used to use (one spent over $150 on random protectors before I installed the whitestone).

Of course though, they aren't too confident with the installation so the job falls on to me, but it's honestly not too hard as long as you follow directions, and watching the video installation once or twice is a huge help. You get really used to it and comfortable after the first 1-2 installations.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] hackdrag0n:
Just using some random one that my carrier had for sale. After having little luck with Note 8 or s8 protectors I was really impressed with this one. Had to increase the touch sensitivity in the settings but it works great now. I guess the tempered glass manufactures are finally starting to get the hang of making protectors for curved screens.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] rumbikrobo:
I get you. I had a lot of disappointments with screen protectors in the past.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] timkfx:
i got the dome 2 pack as well. perfect installation on first try. The best glass fit and feel I've ever seen. Definitely worth the cost if you value oem glass feel and look.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ronnel0918:
Hello, any feedback on the case + glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] danb1979:
I have feedback elsewhere re this

The amFilm protector works faultlessly IMO and fits well; no issues with the Spigen case at all :)

No clicking, sensitivity issues at all and a very good fit. Very easy to apply too :)

I've got a spare; so have sent the dome glass and case back
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LeadDawg:
I ordered a two pack and the case for 30% off, back ordered till 8/31
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] bsims85:
I haven't had any issues with tempered screen protectors since the S9. The touch sensitivity option makes all of the difference. I'm currently using a Caseology tempered glass protector with no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ronnel0918:
Looks like the demand is crazy high.

I am interested with the Dome glass but I applied the Nanofixit liquid protector that came free from the preorder. I am not so sure if it’s okay or not to put the glass on top of the Nanofixit. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] mrhizzo:
I am thinking exactly the same.

I got the Nanofixit applied and my Dome is here waiting to be applied. But I never did this, with glass or film. And I have problems shaking. I need to find someone with the skills to do it for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LeadDawg:
Well what do you know, they shipped out today so I should have it Monday...!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ronnel0918:
Oh, that's great news! Let us know soon!

Congrats again! :victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LeadDawg:
Now the waiting period for my Seidio surface holster and case! I've used them since my note 4. They should ship on the 31st. Nice slim 2 layer case with a kickstand and heavy duty holster. I'll use the dome case until then.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Rev_Nev:
I went with a Zagg Glass Curve protector to start. It's not the most ideal because it's only has adhesive on the curved edges but it gets the job done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jpython:
i went with the whitedome glass protector ... this time the installation was done right as i have scrwed my note 8 installation .... and so far looks great ....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] tribalfs:
Anyone tried to used Note 8 tempered glass to Note 9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LeadDawg:
Installed the Whitestone dome protector last night, went on flawlessly. Very happy with the look and feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jstodda:
Anyone using the Dome protector that has used Zagg before? I love being able to replace the protector whenever I want. But wondering the difference between the two.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Ricey:
I've had Zagg before I had whitestone before (note8). It's no competition really, the whitestone is hands down better, just the installation process scares a lot of people away (even I botched the first install, though that was my own fault, freaked out and flung the glass across the table with adhesive on it).

The price of the Zagg is totally not worth it. When I had my note 8 I went through over $100 worth of screen protectors from bigger brands to random chinese ones on alibaba, even some of those cheap $2-5 ones were better or equiv to zagg.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] alfred_mcskee:
Been using the Spigen Liquid Air since I got the phone Friday and it has no issues with the Whitestone Dome. Today I received the Neo Hybrid and is exactly the same, good combination ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] mys3:
Is there much space between the glass protector and the spigen case? On the s9 the glass touched the case in some instances and when in a pocket, would push up the glass protector
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jstodda:
What was different from Dome to Zagg? I pulled the Dome out and they are the exact same size and shape. The curve looks the same, the thickness is equal. The Zagg I can replace for 10 bucks if it cracks, the Dome I have to go all new.

I'm not worried about installation process, wondering what the real world difference is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] alfred_mcskee:
There's a clear gap of a couple mm's, no chance of the case touching or rubbing etc and nothing to worry about regards compatibility ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] rumbikrobo:
Sounds promising
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] mys3:
Thank you mate. Received the same case today on your recommendation and fits perfect with whitestone dome as you said.

Colour me happy!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] AndyCr15:
I installed an InvisShield last night -

[youtube]3cHcilA2ZB0[/youtube]

I quite like it. Nice and low profile, looks and feels good. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Looks great. Thanks for the video :) loving it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] rumbikrobo:
wow thanks for the video!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] gambit3rd:
How is sensitivity with this one? Does it feel good increasing sensitivity in the settings or is it a pain like the ones on Note 8?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Rev_Nev:
After increasing the sensitivity I have no problems. I was concerned at first because my wife has the Note 8 with the same Zagg protector and it's much more of a pain, like you said.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] rumbikrobo:
increasing the sensitivity worked for me as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] GermanGuy:
So, I can see glue all the way along both sides underneath the Whitestone. It is very noticeable in certain lighting. It's not right at the edge bit a few mm away from the edge underneath the protector. Is this a known problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] yourmumsbootloader:
Impatient install or uneven surface it seems. Or the Longshot you didn't have enough liquid to spread out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] GermanGuy:
Install went fine. I did not notice the change until recently and I had installed it 3 weeks ago. Could it be related to using the GearVR? I am using the latest Gear VR with the special adapter. I t fits fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] alher591:
ive noticed a majority of cases and accessories interfere with the whitestone dome eventually causes it to bubble and lift up.

I would re-install that glass if you can and avoid and non compatible cases for a few weeks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] SgtGoldy:
I saw last night that whitestone on Amazon had a 10.00 off coupon. I purchased another set of two cause I ball out (jk I dont have faith in screen protectors as the tend to peel up with me). IDK if the deal is still active because it doesn't show for me. I'm assuming its because I already used it though.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] SD008:
***(Update: I've found a fix! Being in stock room and installing Ainur Sauron mk ii.ii has improved the frequency response of the phone. The volume is same as before (but it's still adequate), so PowerAmp/Firefox/VLC is still much louder. But now the sound signature is similar. No more pathetically weak bass and overly bright sound!

BTW, Ainur Sauron doesn't work on LineageOS, RRemix, etc. I think Ron's made with Shivam Kumar Jha's trees are incompatible with Sauron. So I'm using stock 318)

I'm sure I'm not the only one that has noticed how badly Asus has tuned the audio of this phone (esp. through the 3.5mm jack).

The Snapdragon 636's SoC is capable of providing pretty decent audio quality. But in the ZMPM1 only the sound through a select few apps (Firefox, PowerAmp with hires 24bit + 88/176/352/384khz audio, VLC, etc) is good. The sound from almost all other apps and audio mods like V4a is pretty bad.

For example, the sound produced by Firefox when playing YT videos is quite full and rich and has a seemingly accurate and linear frequency response. The same video when played through the YT app not only has much less volume, but also has a completely different sound signature with reduced bass, harsh treble, and an overall tinny and compressed feeling. (BTW, it's definitely the phone and not my headphones/IEMs)

Now in previous phones I've experienced that Firefox's audio is not changed by mods such as V4a or other equalizers. This makes me believe that Asus has, for some reason, purposely worsened the sound (perhaps due to some issue with the amp? IDK)

So is there any way to revert/override/bypass the changes made by Asus in all apps? So far I've tried the following-

1. Used Lineage Os 15.1 by Shivam Kumar Jha. It boosts the volume so there's no difference in volume between the good and bad sound, but the sound is still bass-lacking and tinny in most apps while full and rich in Firefox.

2. Used Ainur Sauron mk ii - Didn't fix it.

3. Used V4a- Not only did it not fix it, but installing the V4a driver means audio is now capped at 48khz and 16bit, so even PowerAmp hires breaks.

4. Other equalizers- doesn't really remedy the problem, only masks it somewhat (that too pretty badly).

So is there some way to maybe modify the audio effects or mixer paths files to remove this? Or is this just baked into the device in such a way that it's not fixable? I hate being limited to Firefox for YouTube and PowerAmp hires for local audio, and not being able to use viperDDC/IRS for headphone compensation makes things worse. So any help would be very much appreciated.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] GryTEcHoG:
For me with V4A sound is great by using Convoler/IRS mod, and some tweaks in compatible mode.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] SD008:
V4a just changes the sound, it doesn't improve it. And with it's 48khz 16bit limit even PowerAmp's hi res output becomes average quality.

Even if you neutralize the frequency curve with v4a, it can never improve the slightly garbled and compressed nature of the Zenphone's sound. Instrument separation cleraly suffers because of it.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] GryTEcHoG:
I see. Can you give me an audio sample file where you could see diff clearly ? So i can test it our myself with with and without v4a, and might be able to figure out.

Thanks
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] skyh3ck:
man thanks for this post, i am raising this issue in asus offical forum and xda alos, but mostly people are only worried about the camera quality and gaming perfomance, nobody even in youtube reviews talked abut worst sound quality of this phone, i dont know why.

i even raised service request with Asus but they did not provide any solution, more and more developer need to fix in future custom rom. other else this phone is total waste, i am movie and music loving guy, the movie sound is terrible from earpone jack, in night when i want to watch movie and listen to music , i cant do it, because its not pleasant,

the speaker is good, but 3.5 jack sound is very very bad, i request all rom developer please fix this in your custom rom, as asus is not listening

There are kernel avaible so may there is a way to enhance or tweak the sound from that level, please do it, if i had know that this is the issue, i would have gone for RN5 Pro phone, instead of this one, i need a great experience, even phone selling at 5000 have clear and loud sound i had Lenovo A6000 Plus, which was almost half of this phones price, but man the sound was so great

Asus Please fix this in updates, other else this is waste, not only sound, there are many more bugs in this phone, Asus just rushed this half backed phone to market, the phone should be balance of Hardware and Software, only having good hardware at competitive price is not enough, you need to have a great software to use the hardware properly, asus missed onthis one

even the LED notification and front flash is of cheap quality, even in dark night or dark room LED notification does not glow enough why Asus why

Camera software is patheric, but thanks to some mod, now we can use Google camera, i will use it for few months and then sell it, because its not pleasant to use due to many software issue and some cheap parts used by Asus.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] SD008:
Update: Using Ainur Sauron while on the stock room and enabling FMAS drivers using the Sauron useroptions file improved the sound (I think, or it just might be me slowly losing my mind, lol). I've also increased the volume of hphl and hphr in vendor/etc/mixer_paths.xml to 12, that may or may not have had something to do with it. The volume is still much lower than PowerAmp/Firefox, but the sound signature seems to be more neutral. Using splitscreen it seems that Firefox @ volume 6 and YouTube app @ volume 10 sound almost identical, and both of these sound pretty similar to an ancient s4 (which has a pretty linear frequency response).
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] matt2k7:
I received my phone a about a week ago and I agree, coming from my old oneplus one the audio was lacking depth, it had recessed vocals with high interfering in between, and shrill highs. After carefully listening many flac and other audio files back and forth on my old phone and Asus, I came to the conclusion that the entire audio output spectrum of zenfone max pro m1 is shifted towards the right, which explains all the aforementioned issues. I have posted the same on zentalk and I really hope that this issue gets fixed soon. Too bad very few people look for decent audio quality in budget segment otherwise this wouldn't have been an issue at the first place.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] SD008:
Those that are still facing this problem, I stock room+Ainur Sauron. I've updated the OP with some relevant info.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] z1_nile:
This sounds great. Don't know why all people are complaining about 3.5 mm jack sound. I can hear each and every note of all songs same as I can on my pc. I've tried a lot of different earphones/headphones (2 sennheiser, 1 flipkart smart buy in ear, 1 Sony (over Ear) don't know the model was my friend's, 1 boat and 1 Philips. All sounded different but were very clear and fine.
[Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1  Questions & Answers] Bazz27:
How to enable 'FMAS drivers using sauron useroptions'... I have installed Ainur sauron