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Hi Guys and Girls,
First of all I apologize for starting a new thread about this, I have put a search in both on Google and XDA and there is one possible solution I just need some clarification being a noobie!
I purchased Co Pilot 8 quite a while back when I was on stock rom but have since tried several different roms each time reinstalling my co pilot. After each install I obviously have had to reactivate it, last week after trying yet another rom my Co Pilot wouldn't activate. I contacted Co Pilot support and after several emails the outcome was that I had activated/de-activated several times and had reached my limit. They have allowed me to activate one last time(their words) but I know I'm not going to stick with the same rom so unless there is a way around this my purchase appears useless, especially as I have bought text to speech and live services as well!
During my search I came across a possible solution to back up your activation key which is licp8 in the windows directory. As I only have one activation left I need to get this right so if someone could clarify this for me I would be most grateful. What I need to know is if I now re-activate Co Pilot and then back up the above file (licp8) to my storage card, when I put a new rom on my phone if I then copy my backed up activation code from my storage card back to the windows directory, does this mean my Co Pilot will be activated without having to do so over the internet as this will obviously register with ALK Technologies?
Does that make sense,(no pun intended).
Sorry about the long winded explanation.
Thank you for any help
No offers?? Ah well I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet the next time I load a new rom.
can you not install copilot on the sd card so you won't have to activate every time you flash?
nrfitchett4 said:
can you not install copilot on the sd card so you won't have to activate every time you flash?
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That kind of works, but only in the sense that you don't have to type all of the ridiculous long numbers for activatio again. It will remember all of your keys and your email/account settings.
I don't know how often I have re-activated, probably about 20 times, haven't had a problem since. But if you have a valid license and it has always been on the same phone (as in you didn't share the code) then how can they justify not re-activating the product. I like CoPilot, but if they try a stunt like that I will never buy it again.
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That kind of works, but only in the sense that you don't have to type all of the ridiculous long numbers for activatio again. It will remember all of your keys and your email/account settings.
I don't know how often I have re-activated, probably about 20 times, haven't had a problem since. But if you have a valid license and it has always been on the same phone (as in you didn't share the code) then how can they justify not re-activating the product. I like CoPilot, but if they try a stunt like that I will never buy it again.
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Thanks to both of you for the reply.
I do install it to my SD card and like smackmac says that only partly works.
@smackmac
I have probably activated less than you so I don't understand that one?
In one of the emails they sent me, they have limited activation to protect against software piracy, I can understand that so I asked them why don't they link the software to the IMEI number but they said they can't do that. The software is fully legal and I have only ever had it installed on my current phone,(HD2). I did give them an in depth explanation of the reason why I had activated/deactivated but I got the impression they didnt believe me, I even had to scan my email receipt and send as an attachment as proof of purchase. Like I said I will try that possible solution in my original post the next time I put a new Rom on the phone and ill update the post to let everyone know whether it worked or not.
Thanks again for your response.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Please let us know how your test goes eddyedwards007.
I just learned from CoPilot Support/ALK Technologies today, that I have also reached this "activation limit", that I was totally unaware of. I would warn anyone considering CoPilot not to buy if they ROM flash often. Or even if the hard reset often. Or even if they just think they'll have to reinstall the software often.
After I contacted CoPilot Tech Support/ALK Technologies about receiving an "error 1027" when trying to activate the product after a recent ROM Update, I got the following response:
Dear Darnell,
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
Unfortunately the reason why you are receiving error 1027 and why you are no longer able to continue activating CoPilot is our Activation server has seen that you have reached the maximum permitted activation limit for a product.
Looking at your product key code you have activated 24 times.
Unfortunately there is nothing further I can do to unlock your Product Key Code to allow for further activations as this falls under excessive uses of activation.
You can resolve this by purchasing a new version of CoPilot but if you continue to activate to the same level that you have already been doing then your new key will also be locked out after a period of time when you reach the maximum limit.
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So basically, they have my money and I have no CoPilot.
I have never had an issue of this sort with any other product on my HD2. I guess the magic number for me was 24. I had no idea reinstalling to the same device multiple times was an issue for them. This is an issue anyone considering CoPilot needs to be made aware of. Ticks me off when we who follow the rules and pay the money are treated like the bad guy . For crying out loud, we paying customers are the ones that DO keep them in business! Trying to use the product honestly now has me locked out.
So I fired off a response to the support ticket with a complaint of how I dislike them having my money while they fail to offer me service. My issue has now been fowarded to "Senior Technicians" and they are supposed to be getting back with me soon.
If they ever grant me activation again, I'm going STRAIGHT TO THE ANDROID VERSION. The Android version does not have to be reactivated as often, since when upgrading Android ports all the information is saved and comes right back through using the old data.img file or a utility like Titanium Backup. HD2 owners using an Android port have confirmed this for me. (See here and here.)
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
So I fired off a response to the support ticket with a complaint of how I dislike them having my money while they fail to offer me service. My issue has now been fowarded to "Senior Technicians" and they are supposed to be getting back with me soon.
If they ever grant me activation again, I'm going STRAIGHT TO THE ANDROID VERSION. The Android version does not have to be reactivated as often, since when upgrading Android ports all the information is saved and comes right back through using the old data.img file or a utility like Titanium Backup. HD2 owners using an Android port have confirmed this for me. (See here and here.)
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Hi Darnell,
Interesting post, I more or less got the same response, basically you are not going to be allowed to activate a product you paid for because they think you are making pirate copies. I have just downloaded the latest version of the rom I use and I will be taking the plunge tomorrow(19/11/10)
I sent a PM to Appelflap, who originally offered the solution, asking could he/she confirm it works and this is the response I got, [That's right. If you backup licp8.dat and copy it back to windows directory before copilot is started for the first time on the new rom, it will start as a activated copy.]
I hope Appelflap doesn't mind me posting the quote that was sent to me via PM.
So I hope it works otherwise I'll be left with a deactivated copy of Co-Pilot I'll let you know.
By the way I hope they grant you another activation, good luck.
Regards
Eddy
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Hi All,
Just to update what happened.
I have installed and updated my rom and did exactly as Appelflap suggested and .................................wait for it..............it worked!
So just to recap, if you have like myself, purchased co pilot and flashed numerous roms, you will eventually reach an activation limit and ALK Technologies won't allow you to keep activating indefinitely.
So if you go into the windows directory, copy licp8.dat to your storage card, and then after you have reinstalled co pilot, copy the licp8.dat file back into the windows directory BEFORE you open co pilot, that is important! This worked 100% for me and also my text to speech and live services I purchased are also working.
I take no credit for this, all the thanks and appreciation go to Appelflap
I hope this can be of benefit to other members of the community, and lets hope no-one from ALK Technologies reads the forums and comes up with a fix!
Regards
Eddy
Yesterday, I got this message from ALK Tech.
Dear Darnell,
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
Please try activating your CoPilot again with the same product key.
Please be advised that it is imperative, before you upgrade or change the rom or the device, that you deactivate your licenses yourself in the future in:
Menu --> Settings --> Licencing --> DEACTIVATE
If you have any further questions, or feel that this incident has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please do not hesitate to bring this to our attention.
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I was able to reactivate CoPilot Maps. But I am still unable to activate the Premium Live Services/Live Traffic that I also paid for. So I've asked them to assist me with activating that also.
A couple of things that may help
I've yet to hit limit and I think it is for the following:
I use XDA_UC (Energy version) to install the Laurentius26 CAB and also to copy licp8 (contains your license key and saves typing out on the ABCDE keyboard) over to windows which avoids the need to reactivate the license. Then CP8 when run does do not go thru the activation loop.
Clearly for this to work you need a purchased license. I've have changed ROM's several dozen times without issue using this method. I hope this helps.
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Yesterday, I got this message from ALK Tech.
I was able to reactivate CoPilot Maps. But I am still unable to activate the Premium Live Services/Live Traffic that I also paid for. So I've asked them to assist me with activating that also.
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I was able to successfully activate Premium Live Services/Live Traffic tonight. I think I was mistakenly using my old password when trying to activate that one. Since the old password was likely stored, but I had changed the PW when trying to initially figure out why I could not activate.
I sure hope more CoPilot owners see this thread before they run into any issues.
might sound simple but wont a backup or system image saved to your sd card restore your setting/co-pilot etc? ive done this with my phone a handful of timeswhen updating roms, never with anything fully registered but demo versions of apps and sofware ive installed are still within the preview time limit.
this way you can restore your prefered rom with your copilot and settings without having to activate it time and time again. may be totally wrong as ive never used co pilot but unless anyone says otherwise its gotta be worth a try?
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might sound simple but wont a backup or system image saved to your sd card restore your setting/co-pilot etc? ive done this with my phone a handful of timeswhen updating roms, never with anything fully registered but demo versions of apps and sofware ive installed are still within the preview time limit.
this way you can restore your prefered rom with your copilot and settings without having to activate it time and time again. may be totally wrong as ive never used co pilot but unless anyone says otherwise its gotta be worth a try?
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Not usually good practice to restore a backup from an old ROM to a new one. It's usually best to only save and copy over just the nessesary files. Such as the one already mentioned.
To restore the full system image would also introduce any potential bugs that might have been in the old ROM's system files.
But we're trying to maintain what we paid for, not extending a trial.
Has anyone gotten Copilot Live US to work on the G-Tab? I purchased it and it installed fine. But when I try to run it, it gives the error that my IMEI ID is not correct and to restart my tab. I contacted their support and they said that I needed to make sure that I had version 8.2.0.590 installed from the market. I checked and I do. Still giving me the error and suddenly their support has gone silent on this matter.
I had this issue. Loaded a older version and it worked fine. This Weekender I updated to the newest version from market place and it works fine now also. I'm using the version you listed.
Do you happen to remember the version number you loaded that got you working before the market upgrade? Their tech support contacted me today and asked for me to send them a copy of the deviceinfo.xml file so they can see what is going on. I checked the file and there is nothing in the IMEI setting. Waiting to hear back from them tomorrow I guess since their tech support ends at 5PM.
Use this one (it's .504)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669866/Copilot 8.2.0.504.apk
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Use this one (it's .504)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669866/Copilot 8.2.0.504.apk
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Thanks... tried it and it did get past the IMEI error. But it is asking for a Product ID number. I checked my order receipt from the app market and could not find any reference to a product id. All I have is the Google receipt number.
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Thanks... tried it and it did get past the IMEI error. But it is asking for a Product ID number. I checked my order receipt from the app market and could not find any reference to a product id. All I have is the Google receipt number.
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You should get an e-mail from ALK with your ID. My understanding on market purchases is that it basically comes as a 15 Day trial with a generic ID... once you get your ID number you plug that in.
I had purchased Co-Pilot along time ago (for Windows Mobile actually), but the APK works fine with my ID (I had to de-activate my Windows install ... only one device can use the ID at a time.)
For those interested, here is where I get the latest APK's on Co-Pilot:
http://www.alk.eu.com/copilotlive/androidinstall/
This is not cracked, hacked or otherwise stealing. You still have to have a valid Co-Pilot license/ID to use this.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
You should get an e-mail from ALK with your ID. My understanding on market purchases is that it basically comes as a 15 Day trial with a generic ID... once you get your ID number you plug that in.
I had purchased Co-Pilot along time ago (for Windows Mobile actually), but the APK works fine with my ID (I had to de-activate my Windows install ... only one device can use the ID at a time.)
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Customer support has been the only one that has sent me any email. They have now escalated the problem to their engineering dept. They say the new version should work on the g-tab. Sent them my config file and the information on the rom that I am using. Also told them that installing the older version allows me to go past the IMEI error but that I have no product id to enter so I guess it's just a waiting game now.
Thanks again for all your efforts.
I ran into a similar problem with copilot (invalid imei) on a g-tab running TnT Lite.
I figured the issue was, the device not being a phone, that it didn't have an imei, so I just got a refund and sent 'em an email asking for g-tab support.
Never heard anything back, but if an upcoming version is going to support the g-tab, that's good news.
FWIW, mapdroyd (free / no navigation mode) and navdroyd (not free but cheap / has nav mode) works just fine on the g-tab. The maps are all vector drawings, so they're pretty small, and, yes, it works offline.
bobkoure said:
I ran into a similar problem with copilot (invalid imei) on a g-tab running TnT Lite.
I figured the issue was, the device not being a phone, that it didn't have an imei, so I just got a refund and sent 'em an email asking for g-tab support.
Never heard anything back, but if an upcoming version is going to support the g-tab, that's good news.
FWIW, mapdroyd (free / no navigation mode) and navdroyd (not free but cheap / has nav mode) works just fine on the g-tab. The maps are all vector drawings, so they're pretty small, and, yes, it works offline.
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Thanks for the suggestions. Unfotunately, by the time I realized that the software would not work, the 15 minute time limit had expired. I've been dealing with thier support and they assure me that their software works on the g-tab. They wanted to know if I was on a modified rom. I told them I was on TnT enhanced which is the stock rom with market access. They said it should work. I've also tried it on every rom I could find and none of them seem to work.
My issue has been "expedited" D which is customer support speak for you'll probably never hear from us again) and was told to "wait for us to reply". I'm going to give them until wednesday to come up with an solution or I will start raising a stink about a refund.
It's a shame that this doesn't work. I have the exact same software on my Magellen 1700 and it is an awsome package.
The .504 version I posted above works just fine with the G-Tab. You DO need a license number from them. I haven't bought from the android market, so I don't know the full logistics of how they get that to you, but once you have that license key, .504 will work just fine (I use it all the time - and all version prior to .504).
Versions after .504 give me the IMEI error, so I just don't use them.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
The .504 version I posted above works just fine with the G-Tab. You DO need a license number from them. I haven't bought from the android market, so I don't know the full logistics of how they get that to you, but once you have that license key, .504 will work just fine (I use it all the time - and all version prior to .504).
Versions after .504 give me the IMEI error, so I just don't use them.
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The new version from the market works now also. 8.2.0.590
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The new version from the market works now also. 8.2.0.590
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I have that version, that's the one I purchased from the apps store and it will not go past the IMEI check.
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
The .504 version I posted above works just fine with the G-Tab. You DO need a license number from them. I haven't bought from the android market, so I don't know the full logistics of how they get that to you, but once you have that license key, .504 will work just fine (I use it all the time - and all version prior to .504).
Versions after .504 give me the IMEI error, so I just don't use them.
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The version you get from the app store doesn't ask for a product code (or at least I haven't made it that far yet.) I installed the version you posted and it got to the part about the product code. I talked to their customer support and told them that I would be happy with that version if they could give me a product code id for it since I had purchased a newer version that did not appear to work. He said since I purchased through the app store and not thier website, he could not give me a product id. Then I asked if i could just go ahead an purchase a version from their website and here is the reply I got.
You can purchase the $19.99 Northa America version from our webstore but I would hate for you to buy that and still have the same problems. We will get back to you as soon as we can about this issue. We appreciate your patience.
Regards,
CoPilot Technical Support
I don't want anyone to think that I'm attempting to pirate this software, I have purchased a version from the apps store but it just won't work.
Ok, now I'm really PO'ed. Just checked support site and they marked my service order as "Solved" Not a word to me about anything and certainly no solution to my problem. Guess next step is to contact credit card about refunding my money. Too bad, I really like the software.
I am still having this issue as well. Currently hve a support ticket with them.
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I am still having this issue as well. Currently hve a support ticket with them.
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Good luck with that. I've been getting the run around for two weeks now.
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Good luck with that. I've been getting the run around for two weeks now.
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Well, they just refunded my money (even though I never requested a refund). I guess the issue is "resolved". Oh well. I wish it could work.
Anyone know another good offline navigation package for android?
ramerco said:
Well, they just refunded my money (even though I never requested a refund). I guess the issue is "resolved". Oh well. I wish it could work.
Anyone know another good offline navigation package for android?
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Just got my refund from them this morning also. Their explaination was "it was not designed to run on your device".
I've tried Aruna from the market and it installs fine. Then you have to download the maps individually. I downloaded the map for Indiana and it took me hours to complete and then the map would not load. So I'm still looking for a solution too.
I know you guys may be fed up with Co-Pilot at this point, but I still love it.
Is it worth a little more money to buy the $20.00 version from the website?
For me, it's an absolute must-have tool when I'm on the road (I do a lot of field work, so having GPS is crucial). I've used everything from In-dash GPS/Radio combos, to laptops on Ram-Mounts, to just using my Droid X.
My G-Tab/Co-pilot combo is just awesome
Both myself and a colleague ordered the GPE version and they arrived today. Both of our devices, completely stock are unable to get into the Settings>Security menu's. When we launch it, it simply crashes and says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped." Every other settings menu works fine. A quick google search turned up this article from earlier today.
http://blogs.computerworld.com/android/23270/sony-z-ultra-google-play-edition
I am sure this will be fixed soon, but I figured I would post here in case someone else came looking for answers (this is always my first stop).
Troubleshooting steps tried : Factory Resetting, Also tried launching the security settings before running all of the updates from Google Play store, still didnt work. We tried resetting a device and not signing into anything during the initial setup, no go.
This prevents us from being able to install exchange accounts, enroll in MDM, or even simply set a pin lock. Major, major issue, fingers crossed it's gets exposure asap.
We tried calling Google several times but "their system is down, try our call later" is the recording we got. Update - Finally got through to them. Opened a case and they escalated.
Also trying to uninstall any applications cause the device to reboot.
Yeah, looks like everyone with a Ultra GPE is affected by this. Not much to do with it until Google releases a fix though. You would've thought that Sony would notice a huge bug like this, but lets hope they are aware of it - which i guess they are since i assume a lot of their employees are using this model.
Try contacting Sony through their Chat Support and explain the bug to them, and give the person you're talking to the link you've posted.
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Yeah, looks like everyone with a Ultra GPE is affected by this. Not much to do with it until Google releases a fix though. You would've thought that Sony would notice a huge bug like this, but lets hope they are aware of it - which i guess they are since i assume a lot of their employees are using this model.
Try contacting Sony through their Chat Support and explain the bug to them, and give the person you're talking to the link you've posted.
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when I attempted to contact Sony this morning for the very same bug with my unit they transferred me to Google. The rep I spoke with said he was unaware of the issue. Wants me to RMA the device to send me a "refurbished" one. I'm gonna wait out a fix I guess... Didn't pay full retail for a refurbished model.
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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/
Hi all,
I post here because there is no specific section for Samsung Galaxy A31 SM-A315G.
I am looking for something better than Google Find My Device or Samsung Find My Phone, Google's option is really bad and Samsungs are even worse.
If I go in https://www.google.com/android/find?u=1 and try to track the phone its always behind 2-3 hours, and that is really stupid if the phone is stolen, which has happened once and it was lost another time.
This stupidity even if the phone is right next to me or a few meters away.
Samsungs option can't even locate the phone correctly or show a proper map.
Is there anything better, I already tried Where's My Droid.
I live in the Philippines and my Girlfriend keep loosing her phone or can't find where she put it, last day she forgot it in the shop, and a co-worker said she would bring it back, but at 10pm still nothing so I tried tracking it with above mentioned results. The phone were returned next day, but I really need something better.
So can you suggest something that will lead me straight to the phone if stolen again?
Or how to get Google Find My Device to work as it should and Google claim.
With kind regards
Jan
try this app Cerberus
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try this app Cerberus
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Thank you, but this is not free and ask for subscription where cheapest is 5 euro for 1 device
Any other way / app?