I am purchasing an hd2 that has a non-responsive touch screen (not cracked/broken) from someone off of craigslist. I'm willing to take a chance and hope i'm lucky enough that it's not a complete hardware issue 'cause I obviously won't have any warranty.
My question(s) are:
Can you navigate through the phone and within the apps itself using only the physical buttons?
If I try to replace a digitizer with the ones on ebay for 30-40, do these need soldering? Has anyone had any success trying these? I'm aware that may not completely resolve the issue.
Will t-mobile (my carrier) provide me with an unlock code?
If I flash it with android do all the features of the phone work? WiFi, sound, camera, etc?
khanvict85 said:
Can you navigate through the phone and within the apps itself using only the physical buttons?
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No.there are no up down left or right buttons.
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khanvict85 said:
I am purchasing an hd2 that has a non-responsive touch screen (not cracked/broken) from someone off of craigslist. I'm willing to take a chance and hope i'm lucky enough that it's not a complete hardware issue 'cause I obviously won't have any warranty.
My question(s) are:
Can you navigate through the phone and within the apps itself using only the physical buttons?
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As Samsamuel said no there is no navigation buttons on the HD2, you have to use the touch screen.
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If I try to replace a digitizer with the ones on ebay for 30-40, do these need soldering? Has anyone had any success trying these? I'm aware that may not completely resolve the issue.
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I have not checked out the digitizers you refered to on Ebay but I would suggest you buy a LCD digitizer assembly already together tbat requires no soldering. This will allow one much easier instalation and replace both major parts that have to work to solve your problem. So you should be assured you will fix the problem.
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Will t-mobile (my carrier) provide me with an unlock code?
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Yes if you are currently a T-Mobile costumer they will must likely give you the unlock code, but you have to contact them.
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If I flash it with android do all the features of the phone work? WiFi, sound, camera, etc?
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Yes on just about all NAND Andriod ROMs for the HD2 have everything functioning with only very minor things being buggy.
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As Samsamuel said no there is no navigation buttons on the HD2, you have to use the touch screen.
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i find this kind of odd. most electronics used to be configured where if you couldn't access the primary input there was always a secondary option...kind of like how if your mouse wasnt working, you can still do everything with a keyboard. granted, this isn't in the same category but engineering has definitely fallen off in the way of profits as opposed to proper functionality these days.
i came across this piece of software called 'mymobilizer' which lets you control and see the device and its screen from a computer. i installed but i can't connect because it requires an authentication on the device (press ok to allow or cancel to deny) and i was hoping the home, windows, or call key would act as an enter but unfortunately no. that would have at least given me some kind of flexibility to at least play around with it in it's current state and i was so close yet so far...
are there any other softwares just like this?
I have not checked out the digitizers you refered to on Ebay but I would suggest you buy a LCD digitizer assembly already together tbat requires no soldering. This will allow one much easier instalation and replace both major parts that have to work to solve your problem. So you should be assured you will fix the problem.
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http://www.dinodirect.com/ProductReviews/ProductID-408569.html
^ here's an example of what i'm referring to.
i dont think (or hope) that it needs a new lens since it looks to be in good shape and the t-mobile US HD2s digitizers don't require soldering from what i've been reading so is it a matter of simply unplugging it from the ribbon or what have you and inserting/plugging the replacement back in?
are there any good guides that focus just on the screen/digitizer disassembly and replacement? I saw that one video on youtube but it's not really a great step by step tutorial.
Yes on just about all NAND Andriod ROMs for the HD2 have everything functioning with only very minor things being buggy.
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i currently only have a 1gb sd card on me, is it possible to install android from a card with that little capacity? i was reading one where the minimum requirement was 4gb.
If you buy the one on craiglist I wouldn't worry about SD card size as with a dead screen you won't be doing much with it except for use as door wedge perhaps.
dead screens are normally a hardware issue stripping the HD2 is not the simplest plus eBay screen parts are cheap poor quality junk.
If buyining a used HD2 you need to buy a good one & preferably a revision moel with the yellow reset button.
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i find this kind of odd. most electronics used to be configured where if you couldn't access the primary input there was always a secondary option...kind of like how if your mouse wasnt working, you can still do everything with a keyboard. granted, this isn't in the same category but engineering has definitely fallen off in the way of profits as opposed to proper functionality these days.
i came across this piece of software called 'mymobilizer' which lets you control and see the device and its screen from a computer. i installed but i can't connect because it requires an authentication on the device (press ok to allow or cancel to deny) and i was hoping the home, windows, or call key would act as an enter but unfortunately no. that would have at least given me some kind of flexibility to at least play around with it in it's current state and i was so close yet so far...
are there any other softwares just like this?
http://www.dinodirect.com/ProductReviews/ProductID-408569.html
^ here's an example of what i'm referring to.
i dont think (or hope) that it needs a new lens since it looks to be in good shape and the t-mobile US HD2s digitizers don't require soldering from what i've been reading so is it a matter of simply unplugging it from the ribbon or what have you and inserting/plugging the replacement back in?
are there any good guides that focus just on the screen/digitizer disassembly and replacement? I saw that one video on youtube but it's not really a great step by step tutorial.
i currently only have a 1gb sd card on me, is it possible to install android from a card with that little capacity? i was reading one where the minimum requirement was 4gb.
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Yeah I agree have traded functionality for profits to a certain extent. And I agree not having any kind of control with any external buttons is a drag, bit it is a all touch screen device.The link you posted shows a LCD and digitizer wich is what I was talking about and yes this kind is the solderless kind that just plugs into the mainboard. I personally have not done it but I have read about people that have and watch a video or two.
As far as a spacific video to watch I really don't have one to suggest but seach YouTube really good you should find something that will help you out.
Now on the SD card I would get atleast a 2GB to 4GB.
The link is just the digitizer.
About 5 days in noticed the earpiece 'sizzle' with any decent volume(speakerphone fine) - still usable and let it be. 2 days later was near a Sprint repair center so stopped in and they said it was fried and the likely culprit was an app and most likely 'Advanced Task Killer'? (Also stated that Photon has built-in task killer and not needed - have read mixed opinions one this for several other phones). They said this wasn't new(wasn't clear on whether a Photon only issue or other phones as well) and that they could replace the earpiece. FWIW, stated it would be covered under the 30 day new period(I asked and they were clear on this - otherwise probably would have lived with it for a while) so I left it. Returned 1 hour later and was told it wasn't covered and the charge is $35 - a few choice words later and fee was dropped but then they noticed that from the repair the power button was recessed and difficult to operate - the short of it... new Photon on the way(none in stock !!!?). I need to find some source on what apps might affect the volume/earpiece to avoid future issues - will post if I find.
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About 5 days in noticed the earpiece 'sizzle' with any decent volume(speakerphone fine) - still usable and let it be. 2 days later was near a Sprint repair center so stopped in and they said it was fried and the likely culprit was an app and most likely 'Advanced Task Killer'? (Also stated that Photon has built-in task killer and not needed - have read mixed opinions one this for several other phones). They said this wasn't new(wasn't clear on whether a Photon only issue or other phones as well) and that they could replace the earpiece. FWIW, stated it would be covered under the 30 day new period(I asked and they were clear on this - otherwise probably would have lived with it for a while) so I left it. Returned 1 hour later and was told it wasn't covered and the charge is $35 - a few choice words later and fee was dropped but then they noticed that from the repair the power button was recessed and difficult to operate - the short of it... new Photon on the way(none in stock !!!?). I need to find some source on what apps might affect the volume/earpiece to avoid future issues - will post if I find.
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Wait a second... Advanced Task Killer "fried" your speaker? Right..... Seriously? Be right back.... I can't think to type right now because of all the noise from my BS detector is going off....
OK, I'm back after turning it off. I think someone there is either A) Seeing how gullible you are or B) Are very gullible themselves and have put together bits and pieces from some forum postings they've read somewhere but I've never heard anything this outlandish. In order for something to "blow" your speaker it would in fact have to be causing it to be over driven and the last time I remember running Advanced Task Killer on a phone it doesn't make noise. I'd really like to see their reasoning on this one because I could be completely missing something here. I do agree that installing Advanced Task Killer is most likely going to cause you more headaches than good but to say it was the cause of blowing your audio speaker is a bit out there. No, it's WAY out there!
I did some research and the only issues I saw with task killers was battery drain and possibly messing up some apps. I honestly don't think the person you spoke to knows anything about task killers.
Kidding me.....using a taskkiiller? To begin wiith is fail!!!! Use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212820
Ttyl.
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Hey, I just posted on a similar issue yesterday, if I'm reading the OP right. When using headphones (tried 3 different sets) on music I heard sizzle/static/noise. It wasn't too bad but shouldn't have been happening. I exchanged it this morning for a new Photon and it doesn't do that.
Besides that I didn't have the silent call issue that others have been reporting, so I was generally happy with the phone. Very happy.
I don't see how software could break the audio connector or decrease the audio shielding. I think the rep didn't know what they were talking about. Screwy that they tried to charge you. I had no problems.
Ummmm... not making a claim, just reporting what happened. It was more than just one Sprint employee who made the claim and their tech department made it a point to removed it (with my approval) - something about how the sudden stopping of certain tasks linked to volume, etc, etc, blah blah blah. Seemed a stretch to me as well but I'm no app designer, and if Sprint may potentially reject warranty repair as a result, felt it worth mentioning here.
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I did some research and the only issues I saw with task killers was battery drain and possibly messing up some apps. I honestly don't think the person you spoke to knows anything about task killers.
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Or phones period for that matter.
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Ummmm... not making a claim, just reporting what happened. It was more than just one Sprint employee who made the claim and their tech department made it a point to removed it (with my approval) - something about how the sudden stopping of certain tasks linked to volume, etc, etc, blah blah blah. Seemed a stretch to me as well but I'm no app designer, and if Sprint may potentially reject warranty repair as a result, felt it worth mentioning here.
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Nightmarish visions of usb port dislodging from Evo 4G which they consider now as "personal damage" and charge $100 to replace. What's even worse is paying the $100 and getting another one with a broken port.
Hi!
I know this topic has been written about countless times! I know this because I've read most of these threads (atleast the ones I could find), but my case seems to be different..
Last year, all of a sudden, I couldn't use my stock SE headphones. It seems that when I dropped the phone in the snow, something happened.
Now, I can use any kind of headset once, every 24 hours or so... If I take them out, and then put them in again, I get a pop-up telling me the accessory is not supported.
I tried changing the ROM, hoping it would work (using miniCM7pro atm), but I still got the same problem. I really don't like the fact of turning the phone in for a repair since I had to wait 3 months when I turned in my charger that stopped working all of a sudden..
So I'm wondering... Is there any other tweak/ solution or anything that I can do to fix this?
Thanks in advance,
/Nanashi Dri
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That looks like hardware related problem. i hope someone here will come up with some answer for this....
I don't think there is an easy fix for what you're experiencing. but here's a few steps you could take.
Make sure there is nothing in the headphone jack that shouldn't be in there (bits of dirt/grit)
Make sure none of the contacts appear damaged. There should be 4 contact points inside the jack socket (exluding headset controls)
but i think the phone will ultimately need to be sent for repair
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I don't think there is an easy fix for what you're experiencing. but here's a few steps you could take.
Make sure there is nothing in the headphone jack that shouldn't be in there (bits of dirt/grit)
Make sure none of the contacts appear damaged. There should be 4 contact points inside the jack socket (exluding headset controls)
but i think the phone will ultimately need to be sent for repair
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Hi! And thanks for your replies,
I'm not quite sure how I'm able to see the fourth one, since it's way too deep down, but I can see three of them.
Even if it will ultimately need to be sent for repair, I want to do my best to try and fix it before I send it in, since I really hate the thought of sending it in and then wait for three months. I'd rather buy an mp3 player, or and iPod or something in that case.
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I really hate the thought of sending it in and then wait for three months. I'd rather buy an mp3 player, or and iPod or something in that case.
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That is why we call it "Sorry Ericsson" for some reason! (just kidding)
They will send it to you as soon as the parts arrive....dont worry. better you replace or repair it before it does a big problem.
Good luck!
Tommylee567 said:
That is why we call it "Sorry Ericsson" for some reason! (just kidding)
They will send it to you as soon as the parts arrive....dont worry. better you replace or repair it before it does a big problem.
Good luck!
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Haha!
I'll see what I'll do. Worst case scenario, I'll re-install the original ROM and un-root, and then send it in. But I do want to try and fix it myself first.
Got one more year on my warranty, so time's not a real problem if I don't succeed..
Nanashidri,
at least you considered to unroot and go to stock before giving it.
i just gave it so those dummies at SE centers so they will go crazy seeing me running 2.3.7 on this phone, and they did go psycho! i indeed was laughing cause they started asking me silly questions, "how did you get this in this phone" and such questions.
i simply answered as i was roaming the internet and i did what you could not do....and they where dumb after that....funny funny (i came home and couldnt resist laughing at this matter).
my phone had camera function and my phone restarts after using it. so it was a hardware problem but they never understood it. in retaliation they just flashed the original 2.1. and for two weeks they still never got it right. i went inside the engineers room and recreated the problem. their eyes opened and tubelights switched on in their heads. at last they changed the main board and now it works!! see?
funny things happen....so dont worry. get yours changed when you still have warranty.
keep it up bro!
And this sorry ericsson is going better as "SONY" from next year! no more ericsson!
recently my s2 was over run by car
its LCD was cracked
I tried to charge it and try to turn it on
I saw glowing button at bottom of my phone but after that I was not able to turn it own
I want to repair it by my own please help me??
No chance. If you have to ask, you won't be repairing it on your own. Why ? If you had the necessary knowledge/skills, you'd be resourceful enough to have already found out the extra info you might need.
Take it to someone who knows what they're doing, or if you fancy rendering the phone permanently unusable, search for the service manuals; they've been posted here before & a Google search should turn them up.
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No chance. If you have to ask, you won't be repairing it on your own. Why ? If you had the necessary knowledge/skills, you'd be resourceful enough to have already found out the extra info you might need.
Take it to someone who knows what they're doing, or if you fancy rendering the phone permanently unusable, search for the service manuals; they've been posted here before & a Google search should turn them up.
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i think i can do this on my own under proper instructions
So find the service manuals & have a go at it...
can any told me it just light up once
How do you honestly expect anyone here to diagnose a phone that's been runover by a car without having the phone in front of them ? Be prepared to be very disappointed. You also just proved my suggestion that you're not capable of fixing it with that post of yours; save yourself time/grief & take it to someone skilled in repairing phones. Or sit here in this thread expecting the impossible for days/weeks/whatever *shrugs*
Send a email to Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear
if it was crushed by nissan gt-r then you're screwed
Hi,
I just purchased a Kenxinda Three Proofings W9 (also known, in Malaysia I think, as the Kenxinda Flattop W9).
It is a 6" ruggedised smartphone that cost approx $350 Australian Dollars, (or a bit over $300USD.)
The phone seems excellent, except that it contains some malware from the factory.
Lookout finds:
HTMLViewer - App Dropper.Android.shedun-main.ad
Kaspersky finds:
not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.AndroidOS.Xynyin.I - SystemFQAD kenxinda.apk
Malwarebytes finds:
Android/Trojan.Sivu.c - /system/priv-app/HTMLViewer/HTMLViewer.apk
The shop I purchased it from are happy to refund me, which I will do if I cannot get a resolution.
Kenxinda don't seem to want to help me.
I have tried various apps to try and root the phone, (using a dummy google account on a freshly reset phone, so as not to risk my personal data) such as Kingroot, Kingoroot, One Click Root 2 and Towelroot.
I know nothing else about android rooting/hacking, but I do know the basics of linux.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might be able to fix this, (with minimal risk of bricking the phone) or should I just send the phone back for a refund?
Thanks
EDIT: Never mind, I sent the phone back for a refund today.
I have bought W9 two days ago, checked with Kaspersky and found nothing suspicious.
I have no /system/priv-app/HTMLViewer/HTMLViewer.apk and /system/priv-app/HTMLViewer
But I bought on AliExpress, and maybe you should better to change smartphone.
BTW I have no idea how to root it too. But I used to do it to get line call record, but W9 can do it with no root, I'm happy now! )))
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BTW I have no idea how to root it too. )))
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KingRoot is generally the best for this type of phone. It is best to use the PC version available at XDA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461, and at the web home site: https://kingroot.net/
You can remove KR after rooting and install SU if you wish (I do this).
Generally I root to remove the bloatware, trial apps and non root system apps. I then add in my paid apps for the system, such as the JRummy Root Browser and Call Blocker, then make them system apps.
What is the list of bloatware and trial apps included with the phone?
Can you test the capacity of the battery and confirm the claim of 4000mAh capacity?
What functions does the Notification LED support?
I'm considering this or the W8 as a purchase....:fingers-crossed:
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Hi,
EDIT: Never mind, I sent the phone back for a refund today.
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What a shame, I did some investigating on this ADWARE and it is not that difficult to to remove. This was good information for me should I purchase a phone and this apk installer is loaded into the OS.
Actually, my 1st red flag would be a new phone purchase that is pre-rooted, this would be alarming to me as someone messed with the OS. The good thing is, you can do a factory reset in most case's and the offending apk will be deleted. You will also loose root, you have to reinstall SU.
In some case's the offending apk can just be deleted without a system reset, its the more involved, rooted and moved to system apk that is the problem.
Read about this BS app installer installed by Chinese RESELLERS, not the actual manufactures.
http://edtblah.ddns.net/index.php/2016/04/21/how-to-get-rid-of-systemfqad-malware/
1. Kaspersky found only one AdWare, DrWeb and other foun nothng.
2. Seems to me it is really 3500-4000, because I have 30% battery after one day, Its good for 6'
3. Only for charging status and new messages.
But, I have serious issue with GPS, I have very weak GPS signal level. In comparison with Samsung S4 (10-12 satellites with 20-30 lvl) W9 have only 3-4 satellites with 15-20 lvl. Therefore I can’t use navigations programs, I got always “GPS Searching”. I have disassembled phone, and seems to me GPS antenna is a piece of siht.
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KingRoot is generally the best for this type of phone. It is best to use the PC version available at XDA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461, and at the web home site: https://kingroot.net/
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I have tried KingRoot, with no success.
UnableToResetOldProfile said:
What a shame, I did some investigating on this ADWARE and it is not that difficult to to remove. This was good information for me should I purchase a phone and this apk installer is loaded into the OS.
Actually, my 1st red flag would be a new phone purchase that is pre-rooted, this would be alarming to me as someone messed with the OS. The good thing is, you can do a factory reset in most case's and the offending apk will be deleted. You will also loose root, you have to reinstall SU.
In some case's the offending apk can just be deleted without a system reset, its the more involved, rooted and moved to system apk that is the problem.
Read about this BS app installer installed by Chinese RESELLERS, not the actual manufactures.
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I am pretty sure the phone wasnt rooted when I received it, several apps told me it wasnt, and I tried deleting some apps through the menu, and couldnt (but I never tried using a terminal). Of course, that doesnt mean the phone wasn't rooted at some point during the supply chain after it left the factory.
I tried a factory reset and these apk's remained installed and the AV programs still detected them.
To be honest, after "AlexDem"'s report of not having the malware, I am half-tempted to try ordering another one from somewhere else. I liked the phone otherwise. However the GPS issues are concerning - i dont remember testing the GPS. However my discussions with the Kenxinda sales rep were not all that encouraging, he seemed to admit the malware was there, but dismissed it as being a minor problem. But maybe that was just his limited english wording it wrong, he may not have meant that their actually is factory installed malware.
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I am pretty sure the phone wasn't rooted when I received it, Of course, that doesn't mean the phone wasn't rooted at some point during the supply chain after it left the factory.
I tried a factory reset and these apk's remained installed and the AV programs still detected them.
I liked the phone otherwise.
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Somebody opened up the OEM rom, installed the apk, flashed it to the phone. This is why it was persistent when resetting to factory.
This may be why you had the problem with removing it.
This or the W8 will be my next purchase.
I just had delivery of the vPhone X3, it came with 2 bad IMEI's. They are 356666666666666\8 ... This is invalid as an IMEI here in Canada.
Also, at http://www.protectyourdata.ca/en/check-the-status-of-your-device-in-canada/ they both come up as "Your Device has been Reported As Lost Or Stolen'. Consequently the phone cannot be operated here in Canada by any of the networks.
These generic IMEI's supplied are generally used when a good IMEI is removed for a stolen phone and the generic one is installed as the swap-out replacement.
It has a 3200mAh battery, not the 4500mAh as advertised.
It uses 10mm mUSB rather than the regular 6mm.
It uses 19mm earphone plugs not the regular 14mm.
None of my headphones or USB cables will work with the phone.
Did you have any of the the USB or earphone issues with the W9?
Im pretty sure it was standard USB, however, the rubber casing did prevent one of my usb cables from plugging into it. Another of mine fitted fine.
Never tried the headphone jack. I sent the phone back.
I contacted another shop, China Vision, with the intention of maybe purchasing one, and they very nicely told me the following, after a few emails back and forward: "They are from the same supplier and I think it may have this malware issue" - This, combined with what the Kenxinda sales rep said, I wouldnt touch the phone.
1 Answer, 1 Question ....
AlexDem said:
1. Kaspersky found only one AdWare, DrWeb and other foun nothng.
2. Seems to me it is really 3500-4000, because I have 30% battery after one day, Its good for 6'
3. Only for charging status and new messages.
But, I have serious issue with GPS, I have very weak GPS signal level. In comparison with Samsung S4 (10-12 satellites with 20-30 lvl) W9 have only 3-4 satellites with 15-20 lvl. Therefore I can’t use navigations programs, I got always “GPS Searching”. I have disassembled phone, and seems to me GPS antenna is a piece of siht.
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GPS antenna's can be made from fine wires that are twisted and glued into place.
http://nikospavlakisphotography.blogspot.ca/2016/01/thl-5000-and-gps.html
An antenna mod may also be a copper sticky larger than the original that would accomplish the same thing as the wire mod.
This isn't really isn't a difficult mod as it appears you have lots of room to work with.
There is also a software fix, you need to dump the GPS cache and reload the GPS data, specifically for your location, then it should work better.
I would try the software fix 1st before the hardware mod.
Please answer me this, what length is the headphone plug, the standard 15mm or the longer 19mm?
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Im pretty sure it was standard USB, however, the rubber casing did prevent one of my usb cables from plugging into it. Another of mine fitted fine.
Never tried the headphone jack. I sent the phone back.
I contacted another shop, China Vision, with the intention of maybe purchasing one, and they very nicely told me the following, after a few emails back and forward: "They are from the same supplier and I think it may have this malware issue" - This, combined with what the Kenxinda sales rep said, I wouldnt touch the phone.
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I've been doing malware and virus removal for over 10 years with Windows and Android (Linux) now.
Of the 2 systems, android is the easiest to clean and repair as its a socially engineered application. Rarely is it factory installed and even so if it is, once rooted you can, once again, easily delete the offending app.
If the offending app is installed with the recovery, you must flash a cleaned ROM to the phone so wen you do a Factory Reset, the offending app doesn't show up again.
Easy Peasy ....
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If the offending app is installed with the recovery, you must flash a cleaned ROM to the phone so wen you do a Factory Reset, the offending app doesn't show up again.
Easy Peasy ....
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Easy except I have no way of obtaining a clean rom. Kenxinda wouldnt give me one.
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Im pretty sure it was standard USB, however, the rubber casing did prevent one of my usb cables from plugging into it. Another of mine fitted fine.
Never tried the headphone jack. I sent the phone back.
I contacted another shop, China Vision, with the intention of maybe purchasing one, and they very nicely told me the following, after a few emails back and forward: "They are from the same supplier and I think it may have this malware issue" - This, combined with what the Kenxinda sales rep said, I wouldnt touch the phone.
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Easy except I have no way of obtaining a clean rom. Kenxinda wouldnt give me one.
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OK, so you have to do this from scratch.
Once discovering the location of the of the offending app ( generally: system>app or system>priv-app) you make note of it.
You would have to do a back up of the ROM with the NVRAM, open up the ROM, remove the offending app, zip it up then flash it over the sh##ty ROM.
A little bit longer but not more complicated, just 2 more steps to learn.
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Please answer me this, what length is the headphone plug, the standard 15mm or the longer 19mm?
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15 mm, see photo, but I use Samsung headphone, because sound is better.
BTW, You should use Headphone with jack diameter less than 6 mm, because jack must fit with hole in smartphone. You can't use headphones with L-type jack.
Guys, I have firmware from Ginzzu RS97D, this is another name of Kenxinda W9 on Russian market. Ginzzu support told, than there is new firmware.
Maybe this is new android (6.0 - who knows?) with no malware and GPS fix, I really don't know. I can't update it right now, and next week too. If you have curiosity, try to do it at you own risk.
https://yadi.sk/d/JI-0oR5Cxy7Ck
(push Download/Скачать in right upper corner)
AlexDem said:
Guys, I have firmware from Ginzzu RS97D, this is another name of Kenxinda W9 on Russian market.
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Just a rebranding of the same garbage?
This way Kenxinda can distance themselves from the malware issue and claim that the rebrander did this.
Spend a bit more and get a Xperia or Samsung, even a Cat C60. Then you wont have to cry later on. Also, buy from a proper inhouse reseller, not eBay or AliExpress that hosts resellers.
If you cant find the ROM at ReedRom or the manufacturer wont provide it, then don't buy it, as there is no way to reflash the stock ROM should you need it.
Not releasing/providing your ROM is highly suspicious.
They seem to be going under a few names, there is an identical (I think) product called the MFox A10 Pro, which is quite a bit dearer. https://www.chinavasion.com/china/w...es/MFOX-A10-Pro-Military-Standard-Smartphone/
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They seem to be going under a few names, there is an identical (I think) product called the MFox A10 Pro, which is quite a bit dearer. https://www.chinavasion.com/china/w...es/MFOX-A10-Pro-Military-Standard-Smartphone/
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I wont buy a phone that the ROM is not available. Under the Linux Open Source Licensing and the Google Licensing Agreements, you have to publish the ROM.
Any company that doesn't do this is hiding something from the pubic, such as pirated or unlicensed software included or, in this case, malware in the ROM.
RUN! ... DON"T WALK, in the other direction..........
I have tried to download ginzzu rs97d firmware to Kenxinda W9, everything is Ok, GPS fixed and touchscreen works better.
AlexDem said:
I have tried to download ginzzu rs97d firmware to Kenxinda W9, everything is Ok, GPS fixed and touchscreen works better.
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Post links to the ROM, and give us a quick tutorial as to what you did.
Also, any bugs? or recovery that worked?
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Aaaannnd 2 weeks later no TUT on the install.
I really would like to see a screensnot of the 'About Phone', or AIDA64/Android.
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Kenxinda is, possibly, a rebranded factory 2nd?!
Kenxinda is, possibly, a rebranded factory 2nd, this is the distinct feeling I get after viewing the GiNZZU site.
GiNZZU has over 20 service outlets in the Russian Federation, Kenxinda has 1 place to get help ... https://www.facebook.com/Kenxinda.Malaysia/?! ... You would be better off to buy a GiNZZU.
http://www.ginzzu.com/
4PDA Forum: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=search&source=all&result=posts&sort=rel&subforums=1&query=ginzzu&st=0
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Kenxinda Malaysia refused to release the ROM, they insisted I send it in for repair to a service center.
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Kenxinda Malaysia has promised to send me a link when they receive it from the manufacturer.........Hmmmmm, 4 days ago.
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Kenxinda does not manufacture the phone, they had to request the ROM and wait for it from the manufacturer. Then they sent me a link for it, the link was only valid to December 5th, the W8's ROM is posted at NeedRom with the W9 ROM from GiNZZU.
I suspect this is a rebranding of the GiNZZU line of phones from the Russian Federation. This GiNZZU line has a really well developed service outlet chain, over 20 locations. Kenxinda on the other hand ... ? ... I haven't found one to date! Kenxinda kept repeating themselves...'Send it back to the supplier for service', which is impossible because I'm in Canada and most resellers are in China, do the shipping math, its cheaper to buy a new phone. Regardless, Kenxinda doesn't have service centers, they have resellers.
I am planing to get the GiNZZU RS97D / Kenxinda W9 but i need root, maybe someone can test if you can root it with this
https://androidmtk.com/download-mtk-droid-tool
and just in case the link to needrom
http://www.needrom.com/download/ginzzu-rs97d-kenxinda-w9-factory-rom/