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[General Topics] igorpfc:
Hi Guys,

Any news about the Google Services in Flexpai?
[General Topics] migueldvp:
@mario_isp @lognormal as a update, after dissanble instagram and Facebook from the "battery optimization" they start yo work properly i mean, i receive the notifications every time. After rebooting the phone still working. Doesn't work for QQ mail. Still without seeing the notifications from that app.
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Have you seen this?

https://xdaforums.com/t/android-auto-for-fold-2-help.4488263/#post-87923937
[General Topics] migueldvp:
They speak about unlock the bootloader so i dont think there are nothing to do because its not possible on Royole. Otherwise, I was trying new updates of Netflix app and this is the more updated APK that I can find and still working.
[General Topics] migueldvp:
And to the Email Client Im using blue mail and it's working perfect, im receiving in time notifications about new emails. Let's make this devices more usables🥰
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Where did you buy the phone? Maybe you could ask them if knowing how to unlock bootloader?

I bought in https://www.cect-shop.com/ and they crashed because of covid..
[General Topics] migueldvp:
I buy the mine on aliexpeess
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Maybe they could help?
[General Topics] migueldvp:
I will ask but I don't think so, they sell 2 version one with gapp and another without gapp. I don't think they sell just the method. I didn't buy the Google one version cause I don't know if the phone that they will send me was a new one or an used phone because to install gapp they need to open the box. They easily can send me a used phone and that's what I didn't want to.
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Ok I know who you bought the phone..they don´t install gapps, they install Vmos app, you can see Vmos logo at right corner, so you did well haha.

I hate this restriction.. only one step with f*cking bootloader and we could have a perfect phone with WearOS and Android Auto too...😭
[General Topics] migueldvp:
I read this about the seller before too so that make me aware of buy that version too, I don't know if the seller about the people speak are the same because actually are two seller offering the same, I buy this from one that doesn't have images or videos of the phone with the gapp. Anyways I didn't want to take the risk of receive an used phone paying for a new one.
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Have you use Samsung pay with your watch?
[General Topics] migueldvp:
Nope I didn't know how to active that function on the watch I think is not supported in Chile because I can't find a way to setup even in my galaxy fold 3 with the galaxy watch, didn't work.
[General Topics] migueldvp:
@mario_isp Exactly like you said the seller just recommended to download android Virtual Machine and install languages the same way I do with the reset bug 🤣 this is the answer.
[General Topics] mario_isp:
@migueldvp los Reyes se han portado con un Samsung jajaja. Have you be able to change the language to spanish in watch? I find option to download spanish but it doesn´t work..
[General Topics] migueldvp:
JAJAJAJAJA nice! Watch active 2? Well i tried to download apps or watchfaces and is not possible because I can't login to Samsung account, can you log in? I received this error, I tried installing "Samsung account manager " but nothing change. Otherwise, I can't change the language I can only find "English" on the watch language setting on app. But I think maybe if you change the language of your phone to Spanish and re install the Samsung app maybe the app can recognize the system language and auto change to Spanish, maybeee and after that re pair the watch will pull the Spanish too, I dunno, try it and tell me haha im not interested to be honest on change the watch language
[General Topics] migueldvp:
Well, was needing to set up my watch to my Samsung to try something.. And now I paired again with my flexpai, so I tried the thing that I tell you to do, changing the system language to Spanish, i successfully change the watch language to Spanish but when you go back the system phone to English the watch do too so I'm unable to set the watch on Spanish separately. Now I'm trying to log in on Samsung wear app but still can't, but I figured out what it's happening.

And it's direct relation to the Android WebView. Samsung app uses the system android WebView included on the Royole system, that version it's outdated and for that is that we can't log in.

I'm trying to update to a newer but it's a system app the APK refuses to install, I'm trying too to change the system WebView to an external but it's not working because the "selector" of system webview is not recognizing my other browser's, and set the default browser to another is not the solution because is not the same thing the web view and the default browser.

The app doesn't call a browser tab when you try to log in, instead, do the log in call only on Android web view. Anyways I tried to set the default browser to another browser and nothing, still using the old WebView.

Tried to use and old galaxy wear APK but forces me to update if I want to use it. If you can help or have ideas will be great.

EDIT:

I tried to update using ADB but was unsuccessful too, I dunno why I'm not that great using ADB. I attached the error that I received but forces the system to keep on the default stable WebView viewer.
[General Topics] mario_isp:
Which I bought, the problem is that it has UK firmware, so I can't use Samsung pay and only in English. Today or tomorrow I'm working on change to Spain firmware, I read it's easy, and I'll tell you if I get it.

I have no problems with Samsung account..
[General Topics] migueldvp:
Hmmm i ser looks like flexpai 1 it's veeeeeery buggy with water OS 1.2 on some apps..
[General Topics] tosde:
Hello.

Did you update from the latest version? Or which os-version did you update?

Just asking because i will get a flexpai2 and probably have to update.

So can i update directly to A01 or is it A07->A03->A01?

Thanks
[General Topics] NSAgent:
Definitely late to the party as I just got a flexpai 1 but I read through the thread and it seems people were using the native browser to download apks is that correct? Cause I can't, the thing won't download any apk files
[General Topics] lognormal:
Hi, welcome to the flexible world! I downloaded .apks via Yandex or Chrome. All works fine.
[General Topics] Samuel chin:
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help !,! If there are plexpai 2 firmware included google gms insided since i cant running Googles well at os v2.0.13 very appreciates.
[General Topics] lognormal:
No, FlexPai doesnt have a GMS service and it cant be worked on the cell phone.
[General Topics] 90dfx:
Hey there, It's been a while since I made my last post on XDA. I just got a few days a go my second Flexpai 2. I broke mine last year and finally decided to import another one to Canada from Aliexpress.

I love to play with it and I have most things running properly, including my samsung watch 4 that is receiving proper notifications.

I wanted to share 4 apps that I find very useful on this devide:

- Second screen. It requires ADB setup, but you can make the screen bigger (to the left) when you are using the phone on folded mode. As you know, for some extrange reason they left a big black gap to the left of the phone when you have it folded. This trick, allows you to gain at least 40 pixels to the left.

- Orientation control. This is the only rotation app that allows you to turn your phone in any direction automatically, including one where the cameras are facing down.

- Screen Corner Rounder. Allows you to have rounded corners. It works great folded or unfolded.

- Aqua Mail. Allows you to login into some email accounts that you can't access due to old webview version on device.

A few questions for you guys, could someone tell me if you have figure out:

- How to replace launcher while keeping gestures

- How to avoid some apps from getting stopped at midnight (not all apps ask you to stop battery optimizations). I have already unfrozen and allow apps to launch and run in the background.

- How to update phone to latest version 2.0.8. I read on previous post some kind of way to do it, and downloaded post version but I wasn't able to do it. Could you advise?

- Any idea about how to update webview?
[General Topics] lognormal:
Great, thanks for sharing!

As for the two firts questions, i cant advice as i havent experieced such problems.

Interesting as you connected a Samsung watch 4 with FlexPai 2. Can you share the tutorial?

I use Yandex Browser and Chrome, web pages are viewed the same way, e.g. via a simple phone.

As for the update, donyou have Telegram? If yes, pm it to me, i will send you the file to update. And tell your version is it A07 or another?
[General Topics] 90dfx:
Here is how you can connect any samsung watch to any phone:

1. Erase any signs of previous apps installed, like samsung wearable, wear os, etc.

2. Install Samsung health. Log with your account

3. Register watch through samsung health

4. Let Samsung health download all required apps and install them

5. Log into your samsung accounts and google accounts if requested

6. Don't participate on information sharing options

7. Enjoy!

I have use this method with several brands other than Samsung and it works. If it fails, just try again and follow steps. I have had this watch running with a Mate xs, Mate x2, Surface Duo, Xiaomi Fold, Honor Magic Vs, Vivo Fold and my Flexpai 2.

I have version RY1202_A01_0495. will send you a pm. Thanks!

If anyone gets to use Second Screen on his phone and make it work properly, please let me know. While doing this trick I made the big folded screen go from 5.5" to maybe 5.65" but I belive we can make it go up to almost 5.8" and it really makes a difference. It's just wasted screen by Flexpai.

My current settings are 1960x1470 at 300 dpi.
[General Topics] lognormal:
Hi!

These are links to download updates for FlexPai 2:

1. A01 - https://s1.royole.com/ufs/media/RY1...e_202207050937_125416_user_sign_images_MP.zip

2. A03 - https://s1.royole.com/ufs/media/RY1...e_202207051605_190800_user_sign_images_MP.zip

3. A07 - https://s1.royole.com/ufs/media/RY1...e_202207060954_131900_user_sign_images_MP.zip
[General Topics] 90dfx:
Ok... I finally have a stable setup with the folded screen. I went from:

5" 16/32 (or 0.5") to 5" 21/32. It may not seen like a big difference in numbers but I can tell you that it makes a big difference.

The phone is more esthetically appealing because the screens seems more edge to edge. It reminds me of old black berry wide screens.

There is a lot of small things to play around to make it work and I haven't find some ways to make it easier to use, because you loose the ability to use a part of the screen due to issues with touch screen.

If anyone wants to try it, I could make a little tutorial. There are several apps that you need to install and set.

I have been using it like this for a few days already and is my daily driver way now.
[General Topics] lognormal:
Would be interesting to read how you set it up!
[General Topics] 90dfx:
Double post... To edit this later xD
[General Topics] 90dfx:
So I've been trying to stop phone from killing my apps on the background. I think I have almost tried everything:

Checkthem out from freezer

Enable manual mode (allowing apps to auto launch, being called by another apps and work in background)

Play with battery settings, and disable as many apps as possible from battery optimizations

Disabled dose mode using " adb shell dumpsys deviceidle disable"

Whitelisted apps using "adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist +<package name>"

My apps are stopped while I'm sleeping and I need to access and start services on each one every morning or every few hours If I stop using phone for a fwe hours along day, however I do find that notifications from outlook or some other messaging apps, are still working while this happens.

Any suggestion/idea?
[General Topics] ccoimbre:
Hi

Anybody test this flexpai 1 on TMobile network. How it works? Lte ,volte available?
[General Topics] diejuse:
Anyone has root succefully?
[General Topics] pacio94:
Hi everyone, has anyone solved the WhatsApp problem? with the screen closed if I open the WhatsApp app it doesn't let me open the single chat

thank you all
[General Topics] ccoimbre:
WhatsApp settings ,chats, chats settings, turn off side by side view
[General Topics] aleekwen:
There was another system update to version 1.0.33 yesterday but still no luck for me to getting PLay store working.
[General Topics] igorpfc:
I still have version 1.0.26. No updates so far even checking System Updates.
[General Topics] aleekwen:
I regret updating to 0.33 - I now have drastic battery drain and phone is running hot - I may need to hard reset the Flexpai - to see if it is a 3rd party issue or firmware.
[General Topics] igorpfc:
Good to know. Let's wait for Google services upgrade.
[General Topics] diffstyle:
I have had no luck getting PlayStore to launch at all, does not make sense on why Royole would not allows us to side load it. Does anyone have the Global DEV Version ROM that we can flash on here, currently the phone is pretty useless without all the play services and what not.
[General Topics] Iknerokaj:
Review on the Flexpai

Just got my hands on the flexpai today.

Some of the initial impressions of the phone

1. The phone is heavy at around 300g but it feels sturdy when you are using it.

2. The screen reminds me of the first gen of OLED by LG for the phone LG flex - grainy and you can see different shades contrasting line across the screens sometimes. This is more apparent in white background.

3. The screen is very cool and blue and there's no option to change it in the settings.

4. The screen has a layer of plastic on top instead of glass and because of its bending nature, it does not have an even distribution. This can be observed across the whole screen, not only on the middle bending part.

5. Battery life seems to be above average so far.

6. I am unable to use Google play store despite installing it via different methods - using the usual spot, using MIUI google package installer and also using GMS installer Huawei method. They are all able to install the play store and Google play services but you will not be able to sign in.

Anyone able to get connected with the flexpai software development team? It's a very expensive piece of device without Google play capabilities.
[General Topics] diffstyle:
I was able to talk to the asia dev team and the US support team. Unfortunately they have already told me that there will be no framework built in to support any Google Play Sign-In's /Apps. They also have no plans on getting the device google certified. I sent back my phone for a refund yesterday. I also had major issues with notifications coming through. At this point, i would rather wait for the mate X.
[General Topics] igorpfc:
System Crashed

Hello,

I have a problem with my Flexpai model.

Today I was using it and the system crashed.

I tried all the options (including the factory reset) but the phone is not accepting (confirming) any options.

It gets frozen before reset.

Any ideas in this case?

Best Regards,
[General Topics] Santiago1185:
Do somebody have managed to install google playstore into Flexpai now ? Google framework?? I appreciate every kind of help...
[General Topics] diffstyle:
They will never have support for Google playstore and its framework, the phone is only for the Chinese market.
[General Topics] milanvot:
new system update available

V1.0.27
[General Topics] wormdrummer:
1.0.45 is now available. Still can't get Google services working no matter what I try.
[General Topics] gpx:
wormdrummer,

Can you run aptoide apk on this machine? This is an alternative play store based on open android platform and it does not need services to run. From there you can install some apps like youtube, chrome and other.

Can you try this?

thank you

regards
[General Topics] wormdrummer:
I can install apks from other app stores just fine, but most Google apps that need to login just don't work. That includes YouTube. Maps loads but can't get the GPS location without Google services.
[General Topics] gpx:
Water os V 1.1.0 available. Anyone tried google store with the newest update?
[General Topics] riverdancerhhh:
Still could not log-in.

And "Here wego" is an alternative app of map. GPS location is fine and fast。

Sorry about my poor English，I'm from Taiwan and I have FlexPai for 3 months.
[General Topics] wormdrummer:
Does your hotspot work after upgrading to V1.1.0? I can't get mine to work.... Makes the phone useless
[General Topics] riverdancerhhh:
My hotspot is normal......

I only changed the connection password.
[General Topics] leelavie:
terrible device, no one really needs such an experimental product.
[General Topics] wormdrummer:
I love mine, works great and does everything I need. Each to their own I guess.
[General Topics] milanvot:
I'm stuck on version 1.0.27. Everyone here got updated to 1.1.0?
[General Topics] wormdrummer:
Yep, go to settings and manually check for a new update and it should be there.
[General Topics] milanvot:
I did that already about 100 times. Yesterday my FlexPai was updated from 1.0.27 to 1.0.28 ;), Royole update servers apparently don't like my device :)

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Do you remember which fw version was your device shipped with?
[General Topics] milanvot:
Can you tell me what's your device's "Model", "Internal Version Number of Software" In "Settings/About Phone"? I my case (fw 1.0.28) device's model is RY1201, internal version RY1201_A03_0008. I'm trying to find out why my device is not updated to version 1.0.28+. Strange is when I click "Android version 9" in "Settings/About Phone", the kernel version is 4.14.83-perf+, #1 Sat Aug 10 17:32:18 CST 2019, it means kernel was built in August so the fw version 1.0.28 is only one week old, I don't understand difference between fw 1.0.28 and 1.10.0 then ...
[General Topics] jbaggs:
I have the same version. Haven spoken to them online it would seem this is the developer model. I was told the the developer model software 1.0.28 is the same as the public version 1.1.0.
[General Topics] Kevincarman0525:
anybody have update 1.1.1?
[General Topics] riverdancerhhh:
Yes, I found 2 changes:

First, it force to use locking screen, even you don't choice any locking way.

Second, all app is pre-set "freeze" (unfreeze is original). So you may receive a message such as "XXX is unfreezing now" before using an app, or other error notification because some co-relative app is freezing......So I change all app from freezing to free in setting.
[General Topics] diffstyle:
Have you guys tried the Mate 30 Pro workaround to install Google Play? It patches the framework with your login credentials and that is what was missing on the Flexpai, let me know if one of you guys with the device can try it.
[General Topics] Flexpai:
Google apps solution

I was able to run google play store but through a Virtual machine. Try using VMOS you can use all google apps and even Netflix through VMOS.

Please let me know if you need any help.

If you want me to upload a YouTube Tutorial let me know.
[General Topics] jbaggs:
Do you have a specific link to the the workaround? I'm sure I read it would only work on the Mate 30.
[General Topics] gpx:
The application name is google service assistant. Google it and you find the apk.
[General Topics] MattPaku:
So has anyone been able to get Google Play Services working on the FlexPai?
[General Topics] ayman6666:
It made it work through VMOS app.

its a virtual machine but you get full device speed.

you can use google play there and all google services.
[General Topics] Kevincarman0525:
good thx
[General Topics] none24:
Sort of reviving a seemingly dead post. But the Escobar Fold 1 is out, which is the flexpai under a different name. I'm gonna order one and try getting GP & GP services installed. I've been reading and wondering why you aren't just able to grab the services apk and install it. (I know all Androids aren't the same however,) I've done this on multiple devices that don't have GP or GPServices and it's always worked.

I'd install aptoide

Install YouTube apk

Then Google play

Then Google play services

In that order, all from aptoide.

Then I go sign into YouTube without opening GP.

After I sign in , I open GP store.

The Escobar Fold is $350. Dang cheap in comparison. I'll give it a shot and be back when I have the phone....and raise $350 lmao
[General Topics] sev7en:
I ordered mine yesteday :) ahah the price it is really killer if.... it is true. I sent an email asking about the shipping time and...

...

... no reply back!
[General Topics] none24:
Oh boy ? I hope they ship it then.

I'm trying to let go some of my PC parts so I can buy it without feeling bad
[General Topics] sev7en:
At least I can see... I was! :P

Anyway very aggressive market adv eheh it was hard to indentify the device with all these ladies eheh
[General Topics] none24:
Nice! Hopefully someone roots it and gets a custom ROM going fast. I feel like this thing has so much potential.
[General Topics] riverdancerhhh:
Escobar folding 1 supports GMS and google play. The newest official demo movie in Youtube clear shows icons of play store, play movie, play game, etc on the Escobar folding 1 screen. I am waiting my Folding 1......to replace my FlexPai (although I am using Galaxy Fold now).

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This is reply from Escobar inc. for my questions: "Yes support Playstore and GSM! Android 9.0. Shipping takes about 2 weeks or so from Hong Kong, depends on mailing service. Also processing is around the same time as we have a huge amount of sales." Hopes it can help you.
[General Topics] robertk124:
First Escobar Fold 1 review uploaded on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3io1FRqz3o

The video is a little skeptical so watch the video with a grain of salt if you haven't watched it already.

Also for any Flexpai users or future Escobar Fold 1 users, does this device work on Verizon(USA)?

Escobar Inc is constantly claiming that this device works on ALL Networks in the USA when it clearly lacks the network bands to support it. I won't be surprised if they are not telling the truth or if this was all a ponzi scheme, but I really wish Escobar Inc delivers what they originally promised.

---------- Post added at 07:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 AM ----------

First Escobar Fold 1 review uploaded on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3io1FRqz3o

The video is a little skeptical so watch the video with a grain of salt if you haven't watched it already.

Also for any Flexpai users or future Escobar Fold 1 users, does this device work on Verizon(USA)?

Escobar Inc is constantly claiming that this device works on ALL Networks in the USA when it clearly lacks the network bands to support it. I won't be surprised if they are not telling the truth or if this was all a ponzi scheme, but I really wish Escobar Inc delivers what they originally promised.
[General Topics] sev7en:
Thank you, copying on the Escobar Fold 1 thread.
[General Topics] duoteknia:
My Flexpai is bricked! HELP

Hello,

A week ago, I did a factory reset on my Flexpai (BIG mistake :(). Now it doesn't turn on (the computer recognizes it when I plug it in and the charger light turns on when I connect it) Other than that, nothing else.

Does anybody know where I can find the Stock ROM, so I can reflash it back to life???

Thanks
[General Topics] teokkkri½:
can't login though

surprisingly youtube now worked, but I can't get the option to sign in though??
[General Topics] duoteknia:
Does anybody have the Stock ROM firmware for this device please???
[General Topics] teokkkri½:
can't login though

How did you manage to sign into the youtube app?
[General Topics] duoteknia:
Please...Is there a way I can get ahold of the Stock ROM? I called Royole several times and they don't help me with this issue...
[General Topics] mouragio1:
Is there anyone that has rooted the Royole Flexpi successfully and flashed another Rom to meet the euroean standards?

Of not; is anyone willing to do that?