yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Home] reebokshoes:
I can help! Below is as far as ive gotten. When the device reboots, it boots to a black screen - Need to get the launch to launch on startup. In addition, I havent figured out how to get the navigation bar or google play services working.

#tap build number under settings 7 times for developer mode

#connect lenovo device via USB c cable

#open command prompt and run the following command to open the settings app

adb shell monkey -p com.android.settings -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1

#with the touch screen unlock bootloader, disable teams app, disable kiosk mode...a number of settings you can change here.

# Find APK files for a new launcher and install

adb install "com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher_7.1.1-3359438-31_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk"

#set pixel as default launcher

adb shell am start -c android.intent.category.HOME -a android.intent.action.MAIN
[Google Home] KJF2000:
I would like to do this too. What a pity it wasn't that easy.
[Google Home] gforums:
Thank you for sharing this!

Sadly, this seems not to work for the Lenovo Smart Display.

We only have the software and cast version number under settings. I already tried here to get into kind of developer mode like under traditional Android.

But in this case it doesn't work.

:( Still no idea for the smart display

Best wishes,

A good new year to all!
[Google Home] CatBug:
I am eagerly watching this thread. Since Android things are announced as EoL (https://www.reviewgeek.com/64996/go...oid-things-an-os-you-probably-forgot-existed/), plenty of devices will be rendered useless if we don't find any solution on this matter :(
[Google Home] ozoz9237:
I attached the lenovo smart display 8 dump file. But it's not img file.

Even if we connect fastboot mode, we can't flash it. I need your help.
[Google Home] gforums:
Can you let me know how you get into fastboot und are you able to send fastboot commands to the smart display? I was even not successful with that yet.

Thank you!

Christian
[Google Home] ozoz9237:
Attached the usb-c connector to pc(remove the rubber packing on the bottom)and have gotten the smart display in fastboot mode (by holding the volume down and applying power). and then type cmd <fastboot devices>. Be careful to modify something. Boot stuck is very often. We don't have img file, that means you can't turn it back.
[Google Home] Minecraft4cool:
i am so happy to see that this project hasn't been abandoned
[Google Home] TheGrandSon:
Hi guys. Can you help me a bit??

I've had a Lenovo smart display 8 and it was working okay before. I did not use it for some time until I moved back to my country lately.

I tried to set it up and it seemed to update to the latest firmware. Voice was working but I noticed that the screen isn't responsive. Thinking that something was wrong, I tried to reboot the device but it didn't get any better, so I tried resetting by holding +/- buttons. It went through the setup process again but now at the final step, it won't go any further. It looks like a bug that has disabled the touch screen imo. I've searched and found a lot of people having the same issue with not just lenovo but also nest hub. Do anyone have an idea how we can flash firmware or will Google/lenovo do something to fix this?? (I'm not in the US btw, so I can't send it to service center. And the device isn't distributed in my country. I don't want it to become a brick) It gets even more frustrating that the device is connected to wifi network and can receive audio cast, even youtube cast but the screen will only show Almost done! Finish setup. because it won't respond to touch for finalization.

I saw the link for an open-source somewhat on lenovo website but idk if that is a firmware available for flash or not?? Can someone with expertise advise??

Open Source Code - Lenovo Smart Display - Lenovo Support US

smartsupport.lenovo.com
[Google Home] djk314:
Same here with lenovo smart display 7, freeze after few hours since update, lenovo have no solution.....
[Google Home] TheGrandSon:
How are you able to extract this system?? Are you sure this belongs to lenovo 8 or it's from jbl linkview?? Do you know how it can be made to flashable?? I have the same display 8 that is experiencing a bug that doesn't let me to use touch screen and am looking for an old or factory firmware:(:(
[Google Home] CatBug:
Did anyone make any progress with removing Android things and installing normal launcher instead, please?
[Google Home] roymedina:
could you please share the information i got a lenovo smart display 7 demo (so sad)
[Google Home] roymedina:
any progrees , any help its appreciated i got a demo version (sad)
[Google Home] adodesign:
Hello,

Any progress here?

Thanks
[Google Home] PeterPoster:
Can you send me the info how you did it?

(managed to get device in developer mode, but how to connect via Wifi/adb. please help)\

(no USB connector on teams device)
[Google Home] jysstem:
Hi, would be great to use this device with stock android or linux.

View attachment 5469597is this helpfully?

press vol up and plug in
[Google Home] skdjahflkjsdah:
no matter what I do I can't get into fastboot
[Google Home] skdjahflkjsdah:
I'm hoping to load the rom from Smart display 8 onto the Thinksmart View as the device is now useless to me as a Microsoft Teams device.
[Google Home] fraenK:
Shouldn't it be the other way around? ThinkSmart View runs AOSP
[Google Home] deadman96385:
I have posted a method to get around the Teams integration and general firmware to unlock normal android on the ThinkSmart View. It may be useful for others as well in this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/t/cd-18781y-l...zoom-teams-conversion-normal-android.4426029/
[Google Home] gforums:
Thanks for providing that detailed information.

Out of curiosity I tried to flash my smart display to a Teams display but I am failing while trying t flash:

2022-04-04 18:29:50.986 13: D:\CD-18781Y.200628.084\image\prog_emmc_firehose_8953_ddr.mbn

2022-04-04 18:29:50.986

2022-04-04 18:29:50.986 18:29:50: ERROR: function: sahara_rx_data:237 Unable to read packet header. Only read 0 bytes.

2022-04-04 18:29:50.986

2022-04-04 18:29:50.994 18:29:50: ERROR: function: sahara_main:924 Sahara protocol error

2022-04-04 18:29:50.994

2022-04-04 18:29:50.994 18:29:50: ERROR: function: main:303 Uploading Image using Sahara protocol failed

any idea what might be the reason? (reas packet header error?)

Or might the device just be not supported?

Thanks a lot!

Christian
[Google Home] paulzh5`:
how to remove android things apk?
[Google Home] Chewie610:
Hey Christian! It's Chewie from the other thread. I know this is a bit old but I hope this may be able to resurrect your device.

I got that error when I was initially attempting to flash my device with the Teams firmware, but I think I figured out what was causing the error.

Setup QFIL exactly like the post states. The device must be flashed moments after it is booted into EDL mode (powering on with Vol + and Vol - held down). Once you plug in your device, hit download the moment the port is recognized at the top of QFIL. If you don't hit download moments after the device turns on, that's what can cause the error.

Let me know if that works!
[Google Home] SmartAlex2010:
Yo. I have a repo on Github that focuses on some of the core apk's: https://github.com/misterwaztaken/lenovo-smartclock2-apks

I have just exported the rest of the system apk's so I will be uploading that soon as long as Github doesn't get angry with me over the upload limit. :)
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
Wow the Pixel 3 XL is getting bagged and dogged on left and right as if it's the worst smartphone ever made. Yes it could have been designed better for sure. Try to go the more minimal notch like Essential or something, and no bottom chin, do the stereo speakers like the HTC 10, or and the iPhone XS, and Note 9's, do, etc... to allow a more full screen design. Yes give us 6GB RAM.

Mainly in tech forums I keep reading so much hate for the Pixel 3 XL;

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/pixel-3-pixel-3-xl.2106788/page-68#post-26666374

And YouTube channels dogging on the phone big time

But I still wouldn't go iPhone, just not an iOS fan whatsoever. And Samsung Touchwiz not my thing either. So if I hate the iPhone, don't like Galaxy phones and the Pixel 3 is sub par, what's the other options? I wish we had a third option, a Windows Surface phone or something.

Oh well, I still have my White Pixel 3 XL on order, and not changing. Yes the notch is ugly, and more RAM would have been nice, but I still value stock Android, updated directly and quickly from Google, and the smooth fluid vanilla UI, and the amazing camera, and A+ rated display, and IP68 rating, and wireless charging. Maybe I'm a sucker, but that's my choice.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] RayEdmondson:
Honestly, I didn't even notice the notch when I was checking out the display phone at Verizon. I love the feel of the phone, very well balanced and light compared to my old Nexus 6. Can't wait to get my phone call on Thursday (I hope) to come and pick up my phone.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] razor237:
I think manly they are charging Flagship prices but not delivering on flagship hardware /specs compared to whats already on the market and instead are betting on software to carry them. Now i love pure android how its meant to be not a fan of all tweaks each manufacture adds to the phone, If Samsung offered a note 9 /S9 pure (ie stock android no mods) i think the pixel would be left in its dust. The Pixel's have always seemed to be a generation behind. I love my pixel 2 xl i know i just wanted something more to go with the great feel of stock android and what not. maybe next year, i have my 3 XL ordered and will use it for a week or two to see if its worth the upgrade over my 2 XL
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
How would I have like to see Google design the Pixel 3 XL? Well on a realistic manner not some unrealistic futuristic design but a realistic version could have been a cross between like the LG V30 shape and size with the minimal bezels but give it the Essential notch and stretch the screen out on the top and bottom. And then do the stereo speakers like on the Note 9 or iPhone so they don't have to be front-facing, and allow for full display with almost no bezels at like 6.2" or so. And give it 6GB RAM. And a bigger 4,000MaH battery.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Zorachus:
At the end of the day, for October 2018, I still think FOR ME, the Pixel 3 XL is the best phone out.

- Stock vanilla Android is my bread and butter OS. I go back to owning the Nexus-One when it was new, then waiting in line for the Nexus-S at launch. I just have a thing for stock Android, all other versions of Android just irritate me, or frustrate me.

- Updates first and quickly

- A+ rated display

- Best camera

- Wireless charging now

- IP68 rating is nice

- Phone can easily be rooted, mainly for the best ad blocking and Substratum themes

No other phone right now interests me. The Note 9 or S9+ ? Not at all, no way, Lagwiz still exists no matter what people say. The LG V40, yeah that's cool, but not a fan of the LG skin, and they suck at updates. iPhone XS Max looks super cool, a very beautifully built device, really liked it a lot, but man I hate iOS, and on the XS Max the OS looks out of place, dated like something from a decade ago. OnePlus 6T, yeah will be a great phone, but they always skimp somehow.

Is the Pixel 3 XL the best phone of 2018 ? NO, not at all. But for me a stock Android nerd, it's really the only option.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] razor237:
Yeah if the Iphone XS Max ran android it would be a dream phone lol IMO ... That said i do think the Note 9 Running stock android with all the software options of the pixel 3 would be a great option as well .
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] alsip1023:
PSA:

Don't read Mac/Apple websites for reviews on Android devices. They are quite happy being locked into their apple ecosystem and will never appreciate the open source model of a pixel device.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] LiquidHonesty:
No hate here, just wish the display was LARGER......Note9/V40 temp me with their larger displays......but I can't get away from pure google... C'mon google, 6.5 next year!!!
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Why the hate? Did you notice that big black malignancy at the top of the screen? What about specs that are less than impressive? My guess is the answer is right there between those two things. Flagship means flagship, you want to charge this kinda money you need some wow factor and the ability to say you're second to none and have that hold water.

These devices don't give me that vibe. Too me they're like the second toughest guy on the block saying "Look, I can juggle!" As to the former enough has been said about it. I personally found my Best Buy experience to fall between what some said. At points when I was busy manipulating the GUI I forgot about it completely. Any time I stepped back from specific tasks the thing jumped out at me, it was like getting mugged with an ugly stick every timei looked at the phone as an object.

Yeah, I'm stupid so I'm still thinking about buying even though I'm not convinced I won't be sorry.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
I don't agree with this at all. The pixel 3 xl has a Samsung screen which looks amazing (and I bet is par or at least close to what you see on a Samsung phone), it has the latest Quallcom processor, the best cameras and software, same day updates, wireless charging, front facing speakers, I mean, what else does it need to be 'flagship specs' to you? What, because it only has 4 GB of RAM? That's literally the ONLY thing I can come up with, and that's only because many OEM's have stuffed more RAM in their phones this year. And honestly, it's not really necessary, at least not for 90% of people who use smartphones. Sheet, iPhones only have 4 GB or RAM. They only had ONE GB or RAM for a looonnnggg time. No one complained about that.

To me, this is a premium flagship, no question. The hate is mostly the RAM and notch. It's superficial. Last year it was the blue shift. Which, I think that plus the terrible quality control was actually warranted. This year, it's not much to hate on. Either you like it, or don't get it. And you can hide the notch. Either way, I'm excited about it coming today. I LOVE 2 xl, but I'm definitely ready for this upgrade, even though I was very on the fence before I checked one out in the store. My point here is, people are going to hate on something every time. Every time. If you don't like something, don't get it. It's really that simple.

My $0.02
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] razor237:
I was simply stating why i think so many people hate the new pixel 3 xl from reading it sure does seem like a lot don't like it.

I agree the screen looks great but it should since they woke up and used a Samsung panel this time yay , my issue with it is its basically the same size as the 2 xl when you look at the usable part of the display and that is kinda disappointing to me i wanted a screen the size of the note 9 / XS max on the pixel 3 xl instead they went with a huge notch that takes away from the phone in stead of adding to it i honestly think they would have been better with out it at all, in person the notch isn't bad at all its big but once you play with it for a bit i didn't notice it as much and i don't mind the bottom chin as people call it since i love front firing speakers always hated cupping the end of the phone to direct the sound lol . They added an extra front camera and notch but no type of face id another missing feature that would have been a great addition to the pixel but we got wireless charging back so i guess its a trade off.

I said nothing about the ram because i think that's a mute point for most for the exact reason you said, apple has had little ram for a long time there is a difference between the two since apple designs the cpu they can help optimize it for the amount of ram they are using but mostly they iOS optimized for how it can handle the ram. google does the same with the pixel, most of the other phones need the extra ram because all the bs they add uses so much of it. for me as of now my daily usage on my 2 XL is 2.4-3.2 or so, 4gb is enough for me in 6 months that may not be the case but i doubt it

everyone has different ideas of what makes a phone flag ship quality or not, so this is just my opinion and you can agree or not for me i feel they could have done better and they came up a bit short compared to other phones only time will tell though and i still cant wait to get mine and use it to see if its worth the upgrade from the 2xl or not for me.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
Nah, I don't buy it. Flagship is flagship. Almost flagship if it weren't for one big weakness is not flagship, it's second rate. I'm one of those people that can take advantage of more than 4 gigs of ram, I'm currently using 3.2 at home which is about average for me but usually hit in the upper 4s, lower 5s at work. Go ahead and name the one phone which is claiming flagship status and charging flagship prices but does not have me covered? See where I'm going?

Flagships is flagship, not second best with software optimization that every rooted oneplus will have installed not too far down the road on a phone that costs little more than half the price. Yeah, I'm talking about the camera. Still perhaps best in class overall but more than one reviewer has noted that telephoto shots lag behind other flagships including the fruit devices. They need to up their game here, flagships don't polish turds, they deliver the best hardware and polish that.

One that doesn't bother me in the slightest that I noted is the phones perceived build quality is a step behind Samsung and Apple. I cant point to one particular thing, either of those two just felt a little more expensive. As I said, I don't care because the phone will go into a case and I wont see it again until I give it to one of my kids or grand-kids in the spring.

So yeah, to me it feels like it's not quite up to flagship par except in price. It's all those things combined that give me that impression. And yeah, I'm still thinking about buying it, last night I got as far as putting it in my cart. Pixel has always been more the whole than the sum of its part, they are satisfying to own even if some things about them are underwhelming. The doubletake on the notch has me spooked though, when I was moving around the GUI it faded out of existence but when I just looked at the phone I kept doing this "whoa, what the hell were they thinking" thing. Cant figure out if that's ever going to go away or if it's going to be like a sore tooth. Still, buy in or not I'll never really consider it flagship hardware and every redraw I get will remind me of it should I start to forget.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Guyinlaca:
The flagship price, the poor software utilization of the notch, the smaller battery and 4 GB RAM were the deal breakers.

The Note 9 is every bit as fast as the Pixel 3 XL, has a much better screen, better battery and SPen for the same price. The Pixel 3 XL may very well be a great phone but when priced with the Note 9, it needed SOMETHING to justify the price. Also, one can easily get a great condition LG V35 ThinQ or S9+ with better specs for hundreds less. Once the price drops, then it might be a better competitor.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
For me a premium device needs to last me 2 years and be a useful companion for the duration.

The phone needs to be well built to last, have a good screen and the hardware features need to be ergonomic.

In addition to this the phone must have quick, well thought out software that ties in nicely to my favourite services.

For me, my best option is the Pixel 3 XL. I was considering the new Mate 20 pro as it is very similar in price here in the UK but there is now way I'll be putting up with their software and clutterware for two years. I'm also put off by their storage media and awful to uae, curved screen.

The pixel is getting stick for having underwhelming specs but this is a very short-sighted view unless your sole purpose for the device is to run benchmarks. People needs to evaluate what they use their phones for and what they need to achieve that.

I'm running the original Pixel XL 32Gb and it is still fantastic for all of my everyday uses. My wife is in fact selling her Samsung s9 and will be having my Pixel now that I've upgraded to the 3 XL.

Just as a side note, iPhones are brilliant for many as they offer a great experience across their devices and therefore are useful for their duration. This is more important than having a 40MP camera and 8Gb of RAM for the vast majority.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
A lot of that was subjective: I find the Apple experience awful, spread it out across more devices and I call that cancer. I have to say however that your concept in general is on the mark in that the experience is what matters rather than the numbers. It's a fair summation.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] snobrdinrtiste:
for the peeps that hate on the notch and the ram .. just go buy the OnePlus 6T and be done with it
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] Mdizzle1:
It's all just opinion as we have stayed here. The easy to pick on parts of any product is the visual appearance and listed specs. The new pixel XL appears to be poor in this area for a lot of people. Usabilit of the entire package is impossible to judge from online reviews.

If it is anything like the original Pixel, the phone will be great. If it's like my old Samsung phones or my iPhone 7, no thank you.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] dmb219:
The phone is what it is. If you don't like it for the way it looks or a feature that it has or doesn't have, don't buy it. If all you have to say is you hate the notch, spare us. There are a lot of phones I don't like. I don't buy them and I don't seek out their communities and complain about them. This forum is here for the people that have the phone, not for those that hate it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] gettinwicked:
This! Sooo much this! Last year with the pixel 2 xl, there were so many trolls who had zero intention of ever buying the phone who came onto the forum just to talk sheet. One thread went hundreds of pages. It was ridiculous and stupid. If people like that really have that much time on their hands that they have to go troll things that have nothing to do with them, get a hobby or a life. Seriously. I'm surprised there isn't more yet on here. But, people have only begun to start getting their phones, so, I'm not holding my breath that it won't start.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
It still looks like a toy next to any Samsung phones.

My note 9 looks like a monster next to my xl3.

I hate the notch. I'm not those people that will get over it.

I never will.

Anyway, display on xl3 looks great to me.

Camera is amazing.

Anything else :(
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] krabman:
I bought in and that includes the right to unlimited owners bytching right? ;) Sure hope I'm not making a mistake, that notch gives me pause. I only played with the display device for 10 minutes or so but during that time it kept catching my eye at times and I would do a "yikes" kinda thing in my head. Guess there is always swappa if I cant make friends with it.
[Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion] freebee269:
I felt that way when I first got the iPhone x. I kept seeing Yikes when I looked at the notch. But after a couple days I didn't even notice it anymore. I have now had my pixel for a full day now and I haven't even thought twice about the notch. When you get the phone give it a good week to see how you feel about it.