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[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] RavenAii:
Yes still using my Mi Pad 2 64GB version after replacing a new battery. I used it as a testing device and for watching Netflix and YouTube.

It came with Android 5.1 MIUI-8 at that time when I bought it. Then I already tried a few other version of OS:

- Android 5.1 MIUI-9

- Dual Boot Windows 10 1511 + Android 5.1 MIUI-7

- Dual Boot Windows 10 1511 + Android 5.1 AOSP

- Windows 10 20H1

- Windows 10 21H1

- Windows 11 21H2 (current OS)

To be honest, the Windows 10 1511 is blazing fast but there are a lot of security issues and Windows Store will never work on the aging OS version. After the Windows 11 release, I decided to try it out on the Mi Pad 2.

There are a few issues though like:

- Small RAM

- Unsupported CPU

- Driver availability

After a few tweaks on the installation folder and collecting original Mi Pad 2 drivers that work from Windows 10, I successfully installed Windows 11. Its have been a few days, light usage is okay, but heavy task really slows down the device as the hardware is not compatible with Windows 11 system requirements. Surprisingly TPM is available on Mi Pad 2 CPU. Lol.

For those who wants to try, there are a few caveats:

- Camera doesn't work, still trying to find a good driver for it.

- Heating issues, and it throttles down very badly when its hot.

- Multitask seems impossible, with only 300Mb of free RAM, just no.

But its fun. This device sees a new life, although kind of struggling a bit but so far it is usable.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] ganymede:
hi

You can download the camera driver (windows 10 x64) from the link below and install it on Windows 11. I was able to activate the camera in Windows 11 with this driver.

INTEL(R) AVSTREAM CAMERA drivers for Windows 10 x64

Intel Chipsets, INTEL(R) AVSTREAM CAMERA drivers for Windows 10 x64 free download

download-drivers.net
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] MiPad2User:
@RavenAii

I just bought a used Mi Pad 2 and I'm in the process of upgrading it. I tried Windows 10 but it was too slow for my basic needs. I really just want to use it as a youtube and ebook tablet. Which OS do you think would be the best for my use case? I would like something fairly easy to install, and preferably very light so I don't have to wait for PDF pages to load. MY MiPad is the 64GB model, if that matters, and it came with the Mainland Chinese version of MIUI so I couldn't use youtube.

Thanks for all your thorough information. It's nice to see other people messing around with old Mi Pad's in 2021.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] san-sai:
I use LinageOS 13 (android 6). It has some bugs, sometimes freezes, sometimes reboots but works ok and smooth :)
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] hannah187:
I recently installed LinageOS 13 (android 6) via the TWRP ADB Sideload process and it's working smooth. Obviously, Camera does not work and I do not need this function.

Relevant Link:

https://xdaforums.com/t/unofficial-lineageos-13-0-for-xiaomi-mi-pad-2.3565760/
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Aminem-_-:
Hi

I tried to install Windows today, but there was a problem during installation and I turned off the device, then when I turned on the device it did not boot to pendrive and it entered dnx fastboot, or the screen turned black and nothing was done, after two hours Turning off & on the device and trying to boot the pendrive I didn't successfull, now the tablet does not turn on and even when I charge it does not happen. I do not know what to do, if anyone knows something pls help me,thanks

(16gb)
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] glenho:
Hello all, I try to convert my Mipad 2 Android 16GB to Windows and followed the instruction to down the 20160125-10586-oobe-16G.zip file, unzipped and put into an USB drive.

When I got into BIOS by F2, select Boot Manager -> Boot from File -> USB path -> EFI ->Boot -> bootx64.efi, the Mipad2 then showed the small mi power up logo and stuck there. It did not show the expected blue screen and cmd windows for further installation.

Am I missed any steps? The form size of Mipad2 is excellent for mobility and I wish I can get this done.

Any pointer is highly appreciated.

Cheers,

Glen
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] shayan4shayan:
Hi, I've tried to install Ubuntu on mi pad 2, with USB hub and a keyboard and flash drive it's possible.

The steps are really hard, as you have to switch some kernel flags to get GPU working and successfully managed to boot into Ubuntu, but there was one mistake from my side as I removed all android partitions and now I can only use windows.

Also there was no working driver for wifi on Ubuntu and I couldn't get it to working.

Is anyone able to get me information about mi pad 2 android partitions so I could restore them on my device.

With my current windows 10 it gives me so much lag and 40 min screen. As I remember I could get about 5-6 hours of screen in android.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Effizio01:
Hi, can you give me some information about bios settings and which partition of the disk i will flashed?

I have 16 gb and yesterday i flashed Windows 10 compact in 12 gb disk after format that

Don't boot in Win 😞
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Effizio01:
Hi, can you give me some information about bios settings and which partition of the internal disk i will flashed with usb stick?

I have mi pad 2 16 gb and yesterday i flashed Windows 10 compact in 12 gb disk after format that

Don't boot in Win
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] joaocandeias:
How could i only see this 3 months later. That's so cool!

At the moment i'm trying to get Chrome OS with Brunch working on my Mi Pad 2. Just did it on a similar spec Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop and it basically gave it a new life with minor caveats. I don't think it's possible on Mi Pad 2 though, because of unavailable drivers and in my case, limited 16GB eMMC storage

Has anyone managed to get Chrome OS or any similar lightweight OS working on our device?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] devinpatterson:
Forgive my ignorance, but can the mipad 2 be unlocked if I purchase a used one? I'v perused various threads on xda and other websites, but I still have a lot to look through and since the opportunity to purchase it is time sensitive, I'm hoping someone can enlighten me.

The model I'm looking at is the 64gb android, but I'd really want to be able to unlock the bootloader so I can try windows, other android distributions etc.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] joaocandeias:
Yes it can, and it is quite simple as far as I remember.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] devinpatterson:
Thanks Joaocandeias, I really appreciate it. I'v been looking for info on it, but I think my google-fu skills are lacking, and was worried it would be sold before I found my answer. Much appreciated :)
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] joaocandeias:
No problem! It's been a long time since i've unlocked it but if i recall correctly, at the time, the Mi Pad 2 was the only Xiaomi device that didn't require a bootloader unlock code from Xiaomi. You just had to download a tool, install drivers and done.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] devinpatterson:
Nice, thanks again!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] erwinhayamz:
Hi @RavenAii i'm looking the source for Dual Boot Windows 10 1511 + Android AOSP, did you still have link for this source? Thank you very much
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] usr1313:
You can google images of it. I have aosp+win10 and miui+win10 images but it is too big to fit in gdrive I think, not sure if it is the one you are looking for too.

I used MIRU rom lately and it was responsive, but still android 4.4. What's the best android 6/7/8/9 custom ROM?

Also, have anyone tried to dual boot LOS13 + Win10?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] dandu3:
It's just a standard PC. Charge it up, use a USB hub with keyboard, mouse and prepared windows install drive and install away. I just clean the drive of all it's partitions and press next lol

Note that this thing isn't USB C ready at all. It's just a USB C shaped hole. It doesn't support PD, USB 3, charging while using a dock or display outputs. It's a USB 2.0 hole and that's it
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Aminem-_-:
I think charging while using a dock will work with this one:

www.usams.com.cn/page90?product_id=1920

I'll order it soon to test it
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] dandu3:
Since it doesn't support USB PD these don't really seem to work.

I have almost the same adapter, but mine has a wire instead, and it's working fine with other devices, but on the mipad you only get the USB OTG port working, and it's not at USB 3 speed of course.

With this adapter FYI you need a USB C PD charger if you want the passthru power to work, a regular USB AC adapter will essentially just confuse the dongle and it may or may not charge and the OTG will behave oddly
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Aminem-_-:
So there is no way to use charger while USB pen is connected?

It's really annoying because my device is 16gb so there is only 5 gb left, it's enough for daily usage, but when I want to play GTA IV i need to connect my pen drive to play.

I saw some Chinese guy that they upgraded mi pad 2 to 128gb and 4&8 gb ram, I was wonder about how they do that!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] joaocandeias:
You're brave for even trying to run GTA IV on the Mi Pad 2. I wonder how it runs, considering that even new Gaming PC's struggle to run it smoothly. It's a great game though.

About the 4/128GB Mi Pad 2, I also saw that for sale on TaoBao, the chinese equivalent to Amazon. It was quite cheap actually and it must perform quite good compared to a stock Mi Pad 2. It would be interesting if someone imported one.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Aminem-_-:
Performance is great, I tweaked the GTA IV config file and I think it's running at +30~45 fps, (I didn't use fps monitoring beacuse it will take memory a lot) and I changed resolution to 800x600 (1024 x 768 works too,but it has some stuttering) however I use 10 inch fan at 2200 rpm to keep the mipad cold enough. you know, if I don't use it, the temperature will reduce CPU frequency then I'll get horrible lag. Also I'm going to tweak life is strange remastered to run it more smoothly. Gaming Performance according to tablet Specificationson is really fantastic!

And I'm sorry for using wrong grammars, I've been studying English for one years 😅
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] usr1313:
I'm using Win 10 1511 + Android 5.1 AOSP right now. I agree, Win 10 1511 is fast.

Have you tried Ghost Spectre Windows? Is it as fast as 1511?

I'm doing work on Chrome browser, but it crashes. Could it be because of the older windows?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] JakDeniels:
I've tested some systems:

Miui (last version stable)

Windows 10 home

Ghost Sphectre windows 10 compact 22h2

They all work fine.

I think the best option is Ghost Spectre, if you don't care about windows updates. The only bad thing about windows is the bad management of the battery and the space it uses on the disk.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] leibar:
Hi guys, as far as I can see there are so many people using Mi pad 2, I Have a problem that I can not solve.

When I log into Netflix / Disney plus and amazon, the app crashes or shows an error.

I have been trying to flash my tablet with windows for trying to solve this, but as far as I understood, it's not possible because I have the 16GB version.

actually, I'm running MIUI with 5.1 lollipop and I have been downloading the apks for this android, but the app does not work.

Does anyone could solve this problem???
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] joaocandeias:
Flashing Windows 10 on 16gb Mi Pad 2 is actually possible, but it's limited
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] leibar:
HI ! first of all, thank you so much for your reply, I could find the solution!

I flashed it with Windows 10 but the lite version following this https://github.com/brianwoo/mipad2-win10-howto There are 2 versions, normal windows.. which made the tablet super slow, and the lite version, with opera browser, I am actually playing Netflix and Disney pretty well.

It made my pad useable!

Thank you again!
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Boss Rhy:
Hi. I am new at xda. I just bought this tablet and currently using windows10. My variant is 8/128. i just want to know if I can install Clean Android and make dual boot? i want win10/android both.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Man, great to hear it really exists! Where did you get the 8/128 GB version? Do you have a link? How is the overall performance on Win10? On mine (2/64 GB) it's rather slow.. Depending on what one is doing and wether it's perloaded.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Hey, great to hear someone is actually attempting this. Although I really like to have a full Win10 in my pocket and also like how it works with a touchscreen, I don't it enjoy it too much performance wise..(2/64 GB). There is this chinese branch of ChromeOS called FydeOS. It is supposed to do exactly that: offer a lightweight destkop like environment, while being able to run android and linux apps right out of the box. They even released a tablet based on FydeOS (Fydetab) lately and it looks great. I tried to install FydeOS, but it wouldn't boot. There was an error message saying something about verification, if I recall correctly. It might be, that the hardware is not supported. I wrote an email to their support, asking if they could support Atom based systems. Let's see.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Boss Rhy:
Here's the link from where I bought it.

https://shopee.ph/XIAOMI-MI-PAD-2-Tablet-WiFi-used-Tablet-Windows-10-64GB-4GB-RAM-intel-CPU-online-learning-i.795414165.20822375744

I'm currently using Ghost Spectre Compact now and its running smooth. but i really want an android OS. Can't manage to install one.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Thanks! That's really cool. This is the first time I see new iterations of such a dated product - makes total sense though, as the ram is the heaviest bottleneck and the rest is still fine. How much would that be in dollars or euros?

Do you have any limitations with spectre compact? Bugs? I tried installing it once but that was before I got standard windows running and it wouldn't boot spectre from the pen drive.

Android was pre-installed for mine, but it was this super old version with MIUI on it and some apps wouldn't work or crash. There are custom roms out there such as lineage os, but I think these versions are also rather outdated. And not sure how to get it running either..
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Boss Rhy:
Here's mine. Got it for $135 with free vouchers. Original Price of 8/128gb is $155.

Spectre is awesome. I'm using the latest release. Above all else I've used OS. Very easy to install and no bugs.

With 8gb ram, you can almost do anything. Except for heavy games coz the GPU cant handle it.

Tried PCSX2, can't hardly play Gran Turismo 4. But the rest of other emulators, it can handle smoothly.

Also browsing and Ms.Office runs smoothly. Playing 1080p's run smoothly.

4k's can run but with little stutters.

I think I will give up for android for now. 😁
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Hey, not sure if still of any interest, but I used this

EC360® Bronze 8W/mK Wärmeleitpad (100 x 100 x 1,5 mm)​

Thermal Pad Amazon Link

The 1.5 mm are important. This is the ideal thickness to make good contanct but won't lead to any bulges. The specs are also very decent especially for the price. Of course you can get better, but you don't want to spend a fortune on this mod. I am quite pleased with the result. I didn't benchmark the temps however. Bear in mind that the backplate will warm up quite a bit after the mod. I did it btw by cutting out a square of the plastic cover with a cutting knife. The square is the same size as the SOC below and I covered that space with an exact cutout of the thermal pad.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Wow this is amazing! I'm quite envious D: Do you know, if there's a shop who could upgrade my tablet to 8 GB !? :D
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Oh, I just noticed that you ordered a pad already =D .... Did it work?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] MiPad2User:
Display overclocking?

I never thought I'd still be using my MiPad 2 in 2023, but I'm running stock windows 11 pro with the thermal pad mod to read books and watch Netflix and it works just fine. I also replaced the battery about a year ago and it's been holding up well.

I've got a question: Has anyone been able to overclock the display? I've tried using CRU, but I think that the Intel Atom inside is only compatible with a version of Intel graphics that won't support anything over 60hz. Even a small overclock would be welcome. For example, I was able to overclock the screen on my 60hz steamdeck (running windows) to 69hz and that has made a good difference when it comes to scrolling text.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Hey, can't say that I tried. Would be interesting though. Even I feel that those 75 Hz of my GF's PC screen add just that tiny bit of smootheness that makes quite a difference.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Considering there's this new version of the Mi Pad 2, I was wondering, if they have new accessories for it. I'm looking for a type cover keyboard specifically, something like the one for the Surface (very thin, with touchpad, for 8").
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
You don't think by any chance I could send my tablet there and they would upgrade it to 8/128 GB :D?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] tantryl:
Oh my god, someone actually posted a guide on how to do something instead of just saying something was possible. Thankyou.
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Daniel7384:
Has anyone already installed Windows 8 on Mi Pad 2? I would like to install this version, as it is very light
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] Daniel7384:
Hello, how was your experience with Windows 8?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Hey, I was wondering if you could contact the shop and ask whether they could upgrade my tablet. I tried, but it seems I need a phillipean phone number which I don' have in order to register. It would be much appreciated
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] me-meth:
hello guys. has anyone changed the battery recently? Mine is dead and bought 1 from local shop but that battery was drained too. I think it's because the production date was old. Can you suggest me a battery maybe from aliex or ebay?
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
This is the one I got, which was recommended here. I paid ~38€ for it. Now it seems it's barely available or only for rediculous prices: Nohon Batterie Für Xiao mi Pad 2 BM61 Pad2 mi Pad 2 6010mAh 6190mAh. I guess, try to find one with good comments on ali.​
[Xiaomi Mi Pad Questions & Answers] martinderweisse:
Still hoping for a possibility to upgrade mine. I still like it very much and use it often. It's just these 2GB Ram are such a bummer.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] infernalshade:
Hi there!

Look at this: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=4TTIXEgteeY&feature=related

How to show the Soft-Buttons inside SPB MS???
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chronic8000:
Flashed Magisk by modifying the tar file with Magisk APK now the tablet only showing as 16GB not 32gb?? Appears to work fine just missing storage? Anyone else had this and know of a fix?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] elliwigy:
u need to wipe and/or repartition
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] chronic8000:
How to repartition this tablet tho? Samsung don't even make a 16gb SM-T515 afaik.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Guides, News, & Discus] gcrutchr:
You need to flash entire Rom. Put magisk modded files in original AP* file. Flash AP,BL,CSC,CP. This is a common problem when just flashing the magisk modded files only.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Hoshiiiii_:
How much memory does your Android OS and Android system uses? and what rom are you using?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Cappucinto:
14GB before a clean flash, after 11GB. Using stock rooted
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] Hoshiiiii_:
sorry i mean by memory is RAM.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers] a1291762:
I've seen you put this same question everywhere.

Modern operating systems are complex and Linux/Android is no exception.

There is no simple calculation of "used" or "unused" memory. Unused RAM is wasted RAM. Linux has various caches and overcommit to help. Android has cached processes.

My phone seems to keep an amount of RAM "free" so that a new app can be opened quickly. If that RAM was used instead, it might take some time to free it (eg. Asking apps/services to stop).

My phone seems to hold around 10 apps in memory at once. The apps the system decides to keep running is... Something that I am frustrated by since I got this phone (yes, even Oreo and pie had issues).

Previous phones running older Android versions kept less RAM "free" and made more sensible choices about what apps to keep running.

But older phones were slower to launch apps too. Most of the time I'm not sure if an app was cached or not when I start it on this phone.

What I notice is multitasking between apps and having them die. Meanwhile an app i haven't opened for hours sits there cached in RAM. That's what I don't understand about the Android 10 experience on this phone.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Penguin414:
My pixel4 is bootloader unlocked (safetynet cts profile is false), can I receive google play system update?

I haven't received it since May 1.

Security updates are fine as they use factory images.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] 2WildFirE:
Latest play update is may 2020.

So there is nothing available yet.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Penguin414:
Thanks for telling me the latest version.
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Penguin414:
Looks like they distributed the July update but I haven't received it yet.

Is it randomly distributed to users?
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Spookymyo:
You can manually update if it doesn't do it automatically
[Google Pixel 4 Questions & Answers] Penguin414:
I kept deleting and rebooting the data and before I knew it, it was installed.
[Android Head-Units] longdi:
Hi Gurus,

I have been searching high and low but still couldn't find a rooted ROM for this one.

There is one for 1024X600, by Verevka but it is different resolution. I installed it and it almost bricked my device. Managed to recover with a stock ROM provided by seller.

It is PX6, with MCU TP67G1D, at 1280X720 resolution.

PX6 9.0 OS V2.1 TP67G2D V0.0.12-文强5.0模块-1280x720.rar

If any Gurus has some free time to help get this rooted, i will be greatly appreciated.

I am annoyed with the unit keep launching music player and navigation software at start up.....
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] amkaos:
hi:

i want an app that just copies email from the server w/o d/l'g them and removing them from the server..

so i can still d/l them to main Pc..

i dont wanna sync or anything like that..

right now to read from phone, i use mail2web.. its ok, but i want what i want..

thanx for any help..
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] VeerTheTIGuy:
pocket outlook does this....under advanced settings in the email setup choose "Keep them on the server" under the "When Deleting messages" box
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] amkaos:
thanx for making me feel like a schmuck ... Just Kidding...

i didnt even bother to look at it because it's outlook..

i really appreciate the help

thanx again
[PC Hardware General] Mahesar:
I have been trying to play game in my new PC but it says can't handle your game yet no idea WHY?

My setup is:

Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Intel Core i9 9900KF CPU

2047MB Nvidia GeForxe RTX260

16 GB RAM

ASUSTek Computer inc. Prime Z390-P

27GN7 (1920x1080) 240hz monitor & LG IPS FULLHD (1920x1080) 60hz

1TB memory

What's wrong with my setup?

why doesn't it work?

I have already installed Windows 10 home by following to this: