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[Android TV General] 13Jaffy13:
Hi all im new here and in the past did a little tickering about with android devices but the other day ive bought a ferguson f65sfs4k smart tv that has a issue where it looks like a 3rd party company has installed something where on start up shows company logo along with a message stating tv has been blocked. I have been able to remove this block message and tv works fine for around 10mins then will shut off and turn back on. Im guessing there is a timer on along with this 3rd party software thats been installed that for the life of me i cant turn off. has anyone has experience with anything like this ? im guessing in my head this needs flashing and normal firmware reinstalling but maybe im wrong ... Any help would be much appreciated.

thanks
[Android TV General] sijoe121:
I have the same issues with the TV

Does anyone have the firmware for this TV so I can flash it via USB
[Android TV General] Dave2890:
By any chance is the company sayhiya? And did you ever get around it regards dave
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
I have the solution/firmware but I would appreciate a dump of your remote control config as I have lost functionality after flashing it. You may not be able to do the following if you are stuck on the hiya screen, but if you have the pin and customer number i can help you.

Either way Press menu 1147 on the remote control to bring up the service menu and you should be able to dump the remote configuration to usb.

Also make a backup of the firmware send them to me and I will post the firmware and files needed to convert to Google tv. In my haste I never made a back up and kinda regret it as I bypassed hiya already

P.s you will need to access to the service menu or you will not be able to flash the new firmware from a usb as the current firmware disables boot from USB.

After the firmware is flashed you will be able to install future firmwares by USB

I have attached a proof picture of my updated unlocked tv

You will need the remote control config after you flash the tv otherwise remote/side buttons on the tv will not work and you will need to use a usb keyboard or pair a bluetooth remote.

This is why I would like to make sure a dump is available for the community in the future.

Regards View attachment 6037902
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
Hi Dave I have the same tv that’s stuck locked to a rental company.

Is it possible to restore to factory settings?
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Hi please send me a dump of your firmware press menu then 1147 on the remote for the factory menu there should be an option to dump firmware to usb

It's not not possible to restore as you will still be locked out read my post above
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
Hi.

Not sure why but it’s powering up fine then the screen slowly turns black. As soon as it starts to dim it becomes unresponsive. No buttons or remote work.
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
I’ve just cleaned all connections with air duster spray and all seams good again. Still can’t get passed the this tv is locked page so I can’t access menu.
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Do you not have the customer number and pin?

If you do. do a factory reset by unplugging the tv thenplug the tv back in while holding the menu button on the tv until you get in to the recovery menu.

Select reset to factory settings

now go through setup again.

Enter customer number and pandwhen prompted and it will give a brief window where you will see the launcher before saying the tv is disabled. You need to put a new launcher on the root of a usb stick.

Quickly go to media player then applications

Install the launcher and then set as default launcher

From there you can go to setting settings on the new launcher

go to

Apps/system apps

Find hiya

Disable it

All this has to be done quickly as it will take you back to the lock screen, just back out or press home

After you have done all of this reboot tv after 10 minutes tv will say has been tampered and switch off just press standby it will stay on until you power off again

After this you will be able to enter service menu to enable debug and install a new firmware
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
Thanks for your reply. I will read it a few times to see if I can work it out. I have fitted a new logic board but I think it needs a software update as it now has a split screen. But not locked with this board
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Hello Marty

For your split screen board.

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1. download the file and extract install_2853 to the root of a usb pen drive

**DO NOT RENAME*

2.Unplug TV and insert usb.

3.Plug in Power to tv and wait.

New firmware will be installed

****Disclaimer this will not work for the locked board unless installed from the service menu (menu 1147)

you will also lose functionality of the tv remote apart from the mouse( you will have to pair a bluetooth remote) and the physical buttons on the TV will not function correctly I.E volume ch+ - you will still be able to enter recovery (USB Keyboard will be needed to navigate recovery menu)

and power on the tv by pressing menu and vol simultainiously ***

I ask all going well that you/anyone else consider donating your locked board to science so i can create a custom image to restore button/remote functionality and custom launcher/boot logo/ animation for you, myself and the community.

board will be returned once i extract the files needed.
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
Hi. Couple of pictures of my screen. I’ve tried extracting to memory stick but it’s not working when plugged into tv. If I open the file on my laptop, it says corrupt.
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
the file you are trying to open that says corrupt is the firmware file. you need to drag on to a usb stick and then plug it in to the tv while Unplugged then plug the tv back in and it should auto install

what is the model number of that logic board because it should be running android 11 and by the looks of it.. it isnt
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
Attempting it again as we speak.

I did as you just said. Download, extract, send to usb memory stick.

Placed in tv, plugged it in then a yellow light came on for 5-10 minutes then it turned red.

I then switched it on but no difference. 😥
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
View attachment 6042842does the board look like that? Note the model hk.t.rt2853av09

Please send me pictures of both boards
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
No mate. Attached pic.
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
That’s the original hiya board. New one is identical.
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
That’s the one fitted that I replaced
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Won't work no firmware available what I can see.. I suggest you try the bypass method I posted this morning if you have the account number and pin

Or try a factory reset on the split screen board clearing all cache
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
I don’t have the codes anymore. I purchased it last year unaware it was a rental.

The guy has now deleted his Facebook account which has deleted all messages with the codes. I tried power and volume down then factory reset but it doesn’t fix the screen. Definitely need some software I think.
[Android TV General] marty.g76:
View attachment 6042849View attachment 6042850View attachment 6042851

Still no joy. 🥲

Thanks for your time on this.

I think best option would be to keep searching for a complete numbers matching board.
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
To me that seems like the picture just needs adjusting via the service menu

i dont know the input code though as i dont know the manufacturer,

If you have a look through the system apps you will probably see some china brand app named something like factory or engineer.

You would then be able to get the activity from it and launch the menu via a custom shorcut

if by luck you see anything named hikeen in there i have attached a premade shortcut

**be very very careful in factory menus as you could damage the tv beyond repair*
[Android TV General] shxnkx:
hey i also have this problem trying to get the original software on a sayhiya tv rather than the one that is on there is there a firmware file i can download and if so can i usb
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Please read all my previous posts, everything you need is in there depending on the board inside the TV

I dont mean to sound rude but its all there.

If you get stuck i will help you.

I will create a new post with a tutorial at some point, but i am too busy for that right now

What is the model of the tv?

which board is inside?

everything i posted is for board model

t.hk.rt2853av09 which is a realtek chipset

I would like pointing in the right direction of how to make a custom TWRP recovery work for realtek chipsets, I can send prop files etc

if anyone smart with that knowledge is reading please inbox me
[Android TV General] dave2890!!!:
hey mate sorry i couldnt find this site again for the tv. i can get the remote software on a usb if still needed
[Android TV General] Davy jeffery:
I have this same problem its been locked works for about few minutes then come up with the locked screen anyone able to help please
[Android TV General] Johnrow:
Hi. I've got same problem with my hiya Ferguson TV. How do I get the firmware to bypass this please. Thanks
[Android TV General] Davy jeffery:
I've have this problem and I'm still trying to figure the way around it
[Android TV General] Davy jeffery:
Does anyone have any ideas on this
[Android TV General] Davy jeffery:
Hi did u find a solution I have the same problem
[Android TV General] Davy jeffery:
Hey how did u remove the block message I'm I'm the same situation
[Android TV General] PLAYBOY160483:
Hi I have the same problem does anyone know how to fix it
[Android TV General] Celdren96:
Hi i have a tv also from a rental company but it s a cello 65inch tv i have the code for activation and everything how can i get the yesyoucanrental app out of it? I think this is not an android it but i see it has rom and ram.
[Android TV General] cpl21:
Hi please can you help me

It does say debug at the top
[Android TV General] choppadeee:
Hi download the firmware file from below.

It's in 3 parts

Extract the file to a usb stick and Insert it Into the tv and then from that menu choose sw upgrade

99 percent chane your remote will stop working so you will need a mouse or keyboard and then you add a bluetooth remote such as fire tv remote

HK.T.RT2853AV09 Firmware Free Download

HK.T.RT2853AV09 is an Ultra HD smart Android Intelligent Network DVB LCD/LED TV Board. It is suitable for the LVDS interface and supports more than 42-65

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[Samsung Galaxy A10 Questions & Answers] Shidox:
I would like to know which is the best since I'm looking and I do not find anything convincing
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Nishant9811:
View attachment 5841151

[ X01AD ] [ ROM ] [ Pixel Experience Plus ] [ Android 13 ] [ UNOFFICIAL ]

* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, We will laugh at you.
* It is your fault because you chose to do all the modifications on your device.
* Remember projects like these and the work done on them is a hobby to the
* contributors and the team members, no one is working for you nor is getting paid for it
* have some respect for the work done by them since it is done purely on interest or a hobby

What is this?

Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)

Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device

Based on Android 13

Device ChangeLogs

Initial build

Downloading Link

Sourceforge

Mirror

Note :- Disable Carrier video calling option.

Flashing Steps

First Time Install / Clean Flash

1. Download the proper flashable ZIP for your device

2. Reboot to Recovery

3. Format data

4. Wipe Dalvik/Cache. System, Data, Vendor , Internal Storage

5. Flash Firmware

6. Flash the ROM

7. Reboot to System

NOTE :- DON'T FLASH GAPPS, ALREADY INCLUDED.
​

Android OS version: 13

Security patch level: January 2023

Build author/Device Maintainer: Nishant

Kernel Source: https://github.com/danascape/kernel_asus_X01AD

Source code: https://github.com/PixelExperience

ROM Developer: jhenrique09
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Nishant9811:
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Disable it permanently, else you will face weird issues with calling ( specially for Indian Users )
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sunnybharti:
Android 13 is working properly
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sunnybharti:
Then I install it in my phone
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sunnybharti:
Today I install in my asus max m2 and it's properly well thanks you devlopers because of u my phone is reborn thanks you.
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Nishant9811:
Welcome, You can join us on telegram for more Android 13 roms because I don't have enough time to post here.

Telegram link :- https://t.me/ZenfoneMax_M2
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Himenaki:
What's the recommended recovery for this? Just TWRP?
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] sunnybharti:
Any recovery for x01ad u can install the rom
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Himenaki:
Noted thanks!
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Himenaki:
Installed the ROM, so far so much better than the stock android 9 ROM, only issue I had was that the OS kept telling me there was an issue with my SD Card which there wasn't, and so it infinitely asked me to format it even though I already did. Formatting the SD Card to NTFS fixed the issue, but its still concerning

-Edit-

After trying multiple custom ROMs, it appears that my taiwanese SD card is the problem, probably because the brand is very unknown
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] hamhun:
Bluetooth issue are happen in my phon when install this rom, can yo help me?
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] 70zz:
where's download link
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] 70zz:
oh sorry i found it
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Dhifastudio:
Camera lagging in my phone
[Asus Zenfone Max M2 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & O] Luan_:
Do i need to install twrp in my device? Is it necessary?
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] alcatel4010x:
Hello everyone, i have bought a LG H440n yesterday with a error screen that says "boot certification verify, Secure booting error! Cause: boot certification verify". I bought it cause i thought it was going to be a easy fix with a reflash (i was very wrong). If i hold down the power button nothing happens (on rare ocasions it actually goes to that screen) , but if i take out the battery and plug in the charger then put the battery back in and hold the power button i get to this screen. If i hold down power button + volume down i get to a fastboot screen i can connect to with my computer but it is very useless cause LG killed their bootloader unlock website. It used to be able to go to download mode (which would show the same error screen and shut down the phone :// ) by holding volume up + power button but it doesnt let me do that anymore. Now if i try to go to download mode it just brings me to the lg splash screen with that error and shuts down. Volume up + volume down + power also brings me to that same error screen. Is there any hope for this phone or should i just sell it/ trade it?
[LG Spirit Questions & Answers] HarperBlood:
the same problem for me do you found any solution?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirbuXDA:
Anyone know if it is possible to alter the format of Direct Dial Shortcut icons? On my Z3 they were quite acceptable with a letter e.g. M or H to identify the phone, and the contact name below. On the Z5 the phone identity is now spelled out in full and the contact name has "(Call)" added, all completely unnecessary. It's trivial but mildly irritating.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] goboyhero:
How to install org change my samsung galaxy to galaxy z
[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3] beanbean50:
this doesn't make any sense, try using google translate
[General Questions and Answers] Timmmmaaahh!:
Hey everyone

I'm currently abroad on a business trip and now I see my daily WhatsApp backup consistently fails to upload. Despite my media auto-download 'When roaming' settings being set to 'All media' and having chat backup 'using cellular' settings enabled, it refuses to perform the upload on roaming. Since quite a few years there are no mobile data boundaries in Europe so this limitation makes no sense. It's showing the following error:

With no other option but to tap 'OK'. The notification just states 'Backup in progress, Preparing backup...' with no swipe-down options. I only have unsecure networks at my disposal so I'm not using those. WhatsApp seems to be unique in not allowing the user to force this. Is there any way I could force it nonetheless? Perhaps by making the app believe I'm on Wi-Fi. I found this FakeWiFiConnection project but that requires Xposed. I have root but don't want LSPosed or any such framework.

Any chance?
[General Questions and Answers] Timmmmaaahh!:
Not all at once! lol.
[General Questions and Answers] Timmmmaaahh!:
Can someone just state it can't be done so I can mark it as the solution?
[General Questions and Answers] Slim K:
Without LSposed spoofing the WIFI status is neigh impossible, but I think you're missing the forest for the trees. If you don't trust Nearby WIFI access points, choosing to trust only your cellular network, then create your own WIFI access point. Become the change you want to see.

Take the sim card out of your phone and use it in another, creating a Hotspot and solving your problem.

I guess.
[General Questions and Answers] Timmmmaaahh!:
Close enough. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] @morphis:
Hello,

What is your experience with the GSM reception of the S23 Ultra? Mine is lower than my previous phone(S20 FE 5G); I don't have 5G in my region atm, and with S20 in my apartment had like 1/4 strength 4G, with S23u I have the 4G sign, but not most of the time it's 0/4 lines of strength, and also when I get a phone call half of the time I get small interruptions and this is annoying.

EDIT : after march update ,signal reception seems a bit better and also the battery.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
G...S...M? What's that? (jk lol)

I don't think many of us really bought this phone for strong GSM performance and it's not really a focus of manufacturers either. Have you tried switching carriers?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] @morphis:
You are right...but...its a phone first of all,we should have a great signal fir this miney. Its annoying to have poor recetiin at home and ppl make fun at you "omg you git a such expensive phone and Such a poor signal"
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] _GRIZZLY_:
For me compare to S22U (Exynos) is a lot of better and little better than Fold 2 - so overall is good (snapdragon here in EU). I work where is poor cellular strenght.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] crumble6:
Signal definitely seems worse than my S21U. I live in an area where indoor coverage is poor and I'm having to rely on wifi calling a lot more than I did with my previous handset.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
Personally, I have always found Samsung modem and radio reception to be weak compared to OnePlus. The same place my OnePlus 8T can get 4 bars, my s23 Ultra gets 2. At our last apartment, we both ditched our Samsung devices because we got no service in that apartment but has 1-2 usable bars of service with our OnePlus 7 Pro's.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mihai2103:
Hi all!Today I noticed my S23 Ultra network signal is poor as many of your phones.Before I had a Pixel 6 Pro but the network signal was much better than this Samsung.I don't know why ,I have 2 network bars or even no one ,then the phone connect through wifi calls!I am living in UK,Lebara network!Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Shipoftheline:
I had the P6P and that was the worst phone I've ever had regards signal
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mihai2103:
I don't know how but I check the signal reception and during travelling by train to work and is worst with S23U than P6 Pro.I wasn't happy with P6P,some things but the signal was better than Samsung for me!Even now the Wifi calls is connected because I have a poor network signal.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] carlosLondon:
I hardly got any signal at home on my pevious phone (s9+), but all great with s23 ultra, tbh
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Shipoftheline:
Maybe a silly question but why do you keep posting screenshots of yourself commenting 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mihai2103:
Just keep asking and maybe you can answer yourself!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] aureum:
I found opposite. My old 10+ have much worse signal than my 23u. Inside my house i still have 4 bars of 5G.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] EtherealRemnant:
Very strange. My S23U is night and day better than my P7P was.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 2015Ducatimulti:
Mine is better than Pixel`s I had been using, the pixel 7 pro I was using was horrible, the S23U is way better.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fastie:
Signal is all over place, wh3n in low 4g reception it falls back to 3g and when im back in well covered 4g+ it will stay at 3g until I flight mode it. Seems even worse than puxrl 6 pro I had.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
That sounds like your carrier is the problem and not the device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] fastie:
My oneplus 8 pro and Pixel 7 pro had no problems at all with the same sim card installed, its just this samsung that drives me crazy
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oVeRdOsE.:
I don't see any difference, and Im in a very low signal zone. Both s23 and op5 didn't loose signal , but 1 bar and no way to make a call.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ChipX8:
What is the RSRP, RSRQ and CQI and CINR information you are getting?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] otonieru:
I agree. I moved from Aquos R6 which has less band than this phone. Yet the reception in my house is worst on the S23U. Either the signal bar calculated differently, or it's radio/modem need more optimisation
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jcsww:
There is no official standard for signal strength to translate into signal bars. It varies a lot by device manufacturer and carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] citytrader:
Comparing my S23U 5G reception with the S22U I had before, the S23U signal reception is better, even better than S21 plus I had.

I believe this is the best Galaxy of all the series Samsung released till the date, some bugs in the camera but this is the firm fimware release, other Galaxy in the past where much more bugged than this one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ipse_Tase:
Coming from a S21Ultra I had to force a particular band at home to get a signal above -100dBm....didn't have to do that on the old phone.

Same carrier....also, I keep finding the phone switching to VoWiFi in the office (pretty insulated environment with enough rebar in the walls).

So in my experience, the antennas are marginally worse, at least in the bands I need to use.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Shipoftheline:
Err why would you want a signal above 100dBm, that would be next to useless, you want below that
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Ipse_Tase:
Ummmm...signal value is HIGHER when the negative value is lower in absolute.

Aka -80dBm is HIGHER THAN -100dBm.....("above").

Math....
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] 80s Baby:
i thought it was just mine. i had to lock my network on to 2g/3g to solve the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] riz157:
I've had 3 ultras 512gb and 1 1TB.

512gb seemed fine but the 1TB version randomly pops sim card not found error message, I wait 30 secs and it redetects sim. Within 24hrs noticed it 4 times.

I'm in the UK, anyone else notice this?