I'm very keen to get rid of the charging LED. (I don't want any LED at any time, but everything except charging can of course be switched off under Settings).
I've tried several apps, but all either require root or simply don't work.
My phone is not rooted and I don't want to root.
Does anyone know of any of the many LED-killing apps that actually work on the Ultra, without root? Many thanks.
I do not think such hardware function can be controlled without root access.
I've had to resoprt to sticking a tiny piece of gaffer tape over the LED!! Moreover I don't expect it to last more than a day.
Surely there must be a more elegant solution than that? Anyone ... ?
Aidan Bell said:
I've had to resoprt to sticking a tiny piece of gaffer tape over the LED!! Moreover I don't expect it to last more than a day.
Surely there must be a more elegant solution than that? Anyone ... ?
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never going to happen on an unrooted device - the only way that this is possable is either a modified driver or seeing if there is a sys/ interface for the LED while on charge
Thanks. I'm fairly new to rooting, so please forgive if this is a naive question; but is it possible to get root access on the device in order to fix the LED issue (and also boost the appalling sound) and yet continue to run the stock ROM and go on receiving official Sony over-the-air updates?
Aidan Bell said:
Thanks. I'm fairly new to rooting, so please forgive if this is a naive question; but is it possible to get root access on the device in order to fix the LED issue (and also boost the appalling sound) and yet continue to run the stock ROM and go on receiving official Sony over-the-air updates?
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Yes running with root will allow you to edit the mixer path xml file to get better sound, and you can still run 'Stock' just fine. OTAs may or may not work, seems to be about 70/30. It just depends what files the OTA script looks at.
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I recently got my hands on a quite interesting device, a cideko simple box.
Just for the sake of it, I'd like to hack it, and maybe even get a custom rom on it.
It's basically a set-up-multimedia-thingy-box for a TV running android, and it's pretty damn cheap.
Using adb via TCP/IP I was already able to connect and also get a rootshell (yay!)
However, it seems like no firmware files/instructions how to flash are available by the manufacturer (nay!)... I already asked them nicely, let's see what I get back.
You can find the adb bugreport output here if you're curious.
Anyone wants to help?
Florian
Saw this hardware before. 600Mhz, no openGL or any accelleration for games, nothing.
It does play back media files, but that's about it.
Very low-end chipset from Skyviia.. ARMv5TEJ at ~228 bogomips is pretty bad.
Does it support the install of apk files from USB? and does it allow flash on websites?
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Just for the sake of it, I'd like to hack it, and maybe even get a custom rom on it.
It's basically a set-up-multimedia-thingy-box for a TV running android, and it's pretty damn cheap.
Using adb via TCP/IP I was already able to connect and also get a rootshell (yay!)
However, it seems like no firmware files/instructions how to flash are available by the manufacturer (nay!)... I already asked them nicely, let's see what I get back.
Anyone wants to help?
Florian[/QUOTE]
Did you manage to customise your Simplebox? I bought one and the description said "Install Apps and games via the built in SD card slot (APK files)" but I can't find anything in the manual.
MsAnnieOD said:
Just for the sake of it, I'd like to hack it, and maybe even get a custom rom on it.
It's basically a set-up-multimedia-thingy-box for a TV running android, and it's pretty damn cheap.
Using adb via TCP/IP I was already able to connect and also get a rootshell (yay!)
However, it seems like no firmware files/instructions how to flash are available by the manufacturer (nay!)... I already asked them nicely, let's see what I get back.
Anyone wants to help?
Florian
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Did you manage to customise your Simplebox? I bought one and the description said "Install Apps and games via the built in SD card slot (APK files)" but I can't find anything in the manual.
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I have one too. I like the device and the air keyboard, plus it was pretty cheap. I was really pleased that SMB/CIFS support worked out of the box and witha few other things, but thats where it stops. The software included is the let down, not the machine itself. Video playback is out of sync 99% of the time until you fast forward and/or rewind then it magically syncs up again, only 1 CIFS connection at a time, the vast majority of apps will not install and those that do fail to run, the video software displays long file names in such a way, that you cannot determine which file is which, etc. I sent Cideko an email asking them to pretty please provide a new update addressing these issues, but I heard nothing back and I sent it months ago.
The picture is good, the device is unobtrusive and if you rename your file appropriately then it is a bearable media streamer, but it could have been the best little cheap media box ever with just a little care and attention. Disappointing that no one is interested in improving it.
I purchased an Enco B046 Android-powered head unit for my car, and there are some things I'd love to be able to fix, if I could somehow acquire root access. Most importantly, the GPS functionality. Here's what I know about it:
1. It's a Telechips TCC8925
2. It only has one USB port (Female-A), and it appears to be Host-only. Hooking up a Male-A to Male-A cable between it and a PC, the PC doesn't detect anything on the other end. Hooking up an OTG cable between it and another Android device, the Enco B046 tries to mount the other Android as mass storage..
3. It's running ICS (4.0.4)
4. There's no pinout on the board for another USB port, nor any other pins that are giving +5vdc
5. It does have an SD slot and a card in it. It mounts and works fine.
It's relatively similar in size and form to this:
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/36988-cx-01-cortex-a5/
Since I can't connect to it via USB and control it with ADB, that eliminates all of the ways to root the device that I have come across.
The most important thing that I need to do is to update the framework.jar, as it suffers from an incorrect GetSpeed function that throws off pretty much every GPS application. It's calculating my land speed at 1.852% of the actual speed. I have fixed the error, and repackaged the framework.jar, but to updated it, alas, I need root access.
It's a shot in the dark, but without some sort of physical connectivity, I'm at a loss. Does anyone have any ideas how I might acquire root on this thing, via software only? Or other ideas as to how I might be able to connect to it?
Thanks!
After further examination, the board has one button on it. If I hold it down during bootup, it goes to a black screen, but a red LED light stays on solid on the board. Generally, that light flashes. I'm wondering if that button doesn't enable FWDN, or Fastboot mode. Maybe that's the ticket.
Hi my friend! Any news?
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Hi my friend! Any news?
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No news yet. I do think I've figured out how to get into FWDN mode, so I should be able to take a complete backup of the NAND, etc. That doesn't do me a whole lot of good, though, since I don't think you can inject something into an FWDN image.
I suppose I could try to recompile it completely from source, but I'm not sure what all drivers are compiled into the current system, and have no experience doing anything of that nature with Android before.
I wish there were a magic "root" apk I could install, and be done with it!
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No news yet. I do think I've figured out how to get into FWDN mode, so I should be able to take a complete backup of the NAND, etc. That doesn't do me a whole lot of good, though, since I don't think you can inject something into an FWDN image.
I suppose I could try to recompile it completely from source, but I'm not sure what all drivers are compiled into the current system, and have no experience doing anything of that nature with Android before.
I wish there were a magic "root" apk I could install, and be done with it!
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As usual if we push hard enough and make enough noise on the forums we'll get there, if Charles has to refund every paypal customer because the GPS is crap....he'll find a way to get us root, it's as simple as that
Found this, I don't know if it can help but perhaps the guys who are playing with it can help you....
http://www.cnx-software.com/tag/telechips/
I think the button on the board may actually put it into FWDN mode, but the USB port configuration doesn't seem to allow the board to act in Device-Mode in any way. If you power it on while holding down the button, it seems to do something. The screen shows "NO SIGNAL" which is what would happen if it goes into FWDN mode. But, I can't get anything to communicate with it. It doesn't show up in device manager at all, on multiple PCs.
Looks like for now, our only hope is for someone to create an APK that somehow magically roots the thing. I'll go ahead and hold my breath.
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I am also searching for an answer to this one as i have the same issue.
Got it! follow this link and use the package and instructions provided
http://goo.gl/uAJvg
Booyeah!
Yeah, but does it work on our 8925 ? It is said t work on earlier models but not on this one....
Did you test it ?
Thanks
jchuillier said:
Yeah, but does it work on our 8925 ? It is said t work on earlier models but not on this one....
Did you test it ?
Thanks
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Sure did just rooted my car stereo... had to update the Superuser app and a few others...... next task is to figure out what tweaks to build.prop i need to get all apps in play store.... especially the google apps.
FYI - after applying the update the screen flickered on the boot up. I reset the device (power cycled via the reset button) and then powered it back on and all is good!
I may be able to post some screen shots in a little bit if you like.....
Car stereo..... as in Enco B046 ?
Screenshots.......Enjoy
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Car stereo..... as in Enco B046 ?
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This is the one I bought.....
http://goo.gl/fvfyq
attached is a picture of the Android Board inside the device.
WHOA!!! That bad boy is $800 now I only payed $378 shipped
For which car was it ? Because 800 is a bit expensive, we're at 450-500 for a BMW unit, look at www.szenco.com
Thanks a lot for the link anyway, I'll try that tonight....
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Well, because of you it can be rooted now so the price went up the ceiling
I bought it to use in a 2005 Ford F-150
If you can pay for the gas you can pay 800 for the stereo
jchuillier said:
If you can pay for the gas you can pay 800 for the stereo
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I don't have to... I already have mine
swjpilot said:
Sure did just rooted my car stereo... had to update the Superuser app and a few others...... next task is to figure out what tweaks to build.prop i need to get all apps in play store.... especially the google apps.
FYI - after applying the update the screen flickered on the boot up. I reset the device (power cycled via the reset button) and then powered it back on and all is good!
I may be able to post some screen shots in a little bit if you like.....
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This is awesome, thank you very much! Going to try it tonight.
Any luck with build.prop?
Have you guys experienced of the following problems(before rooting)?
-SD Card error message(not related to external microsd)
-Some apps installs but then give a "no sd card present" error
-Google Nav: works for a short while then all you get is "searching for GPS"
Hello there.
I'm having problems with my Android device and I'm very frustrated with it so far...
My device is a Motorola Moto G. I've updated it to the latest Android version available (4.4.2), however, I'm experiencing some serious problems; the most important atm is the alarm.
I am using the volume button to snooze the alarm, because imho it's more convenient. However, yesterday the volume button just didn't work for some reason. I had to unlock the screen for it to work, then it started working again with the screen locked. Today the same thing happened, I had to unlock the screen to snooze the alarm using the volume button, then I could snooze it again without unlocking, however, it just 'stopped' by itself, I don't know if the volume button somehow turned the alarm off. I didn't even touch the screen, so it's a bug or something. I've always been using a cell/smartphone to wake up and never had any problem.
Also, this device freezes a lot and I've never experienced that before in any cell/smartphone. It also seems the device must be turned on for the alarm to work; it's not that important for me, but still a 'downgrade' from my previous device. Another thing that really annoys me is that you can't even change the volume without playing the sounds... if you want to set a very loud volume in the middle of the night there's no way other than waking everybody up. Additionally, I would like to be able to somehow record a call, but none of the apps works with this device.
I don't think the alarm problem is a hardware fail or defective device, it seems to me the software is somehow bugged. There's no Cyanogenmod for this device yet (mine is dual chip) and even if it were available, It seems some apps doesn't work with it (like Sygic).
I don't know how I should proceed and I apologize in advance if my question is too 'basic' for a developers forum, but I didn't want to post on the other popular 'user' forums because I've seem many threads where the moderators were just talking nonsense proving that they don't even know how to turn on an Android device, including the extreme case of a newbie asking about some permissions who was somewhat 'burned at the stake' by the moderators and veteran members while he was right all the time, so if the moderators and veterans don't have a clue on what's an Android device I'm surely not reliant to post there. On the other hand all the (/most) posts here on XDA Devs always get correct and helpful replies.
I don't know if I should try downgrading the OS to 4.3 or if there's something else I could try. I don't know if it's possible that the latest update was somehow 'badly flashed'. It doesn't seem very likely to me.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
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Hello there.
I'm having problems with my Android device and I'm very frustrated with it so far...
My device is a Motorola Moto G. I've updated it to the latest Android version available (4.4.2), however, I'm experiencing some serious problems; the most important atm is the alarm.
Another thing that really annoys me is that you can't even change the volume without playing the sounds... if you want to set a very loud volume in the middle of the night there's no way other than waking everybody up. Additionally, I would like to be able to somehow record a call, but none of the apps works with this device.
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try downgrading to 4.3 ,apparently the 4.4 update has many issues.
for changing the volume download a proper sound management app.
abhi101 said:
try downgrading to 4.3 ,apparently the 4.4 update has many issues.
for changing the volume download a proper sound management app.
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Thank you for your reply,
However, after Googling and contacting motorola, it seems there's no way of downgrading (without rooting the device) .
The alarm problem is getting worse, today for some reason when the alarm was ringing, instead of the alarm screen, the default lock screen appeared, the volume buttons didn't work also, so there was no way to snooze the alarm, I had to turn it off in the configs and get out the bed like 1 hour earlier than usual.
Isn't it possible that the problem is some kind of flashing fail when I've updated the OS? I highly doubt everyone is having this problem... Isn't there a way of reinstalling the OS?
Also, the hardware isn't very good. It seems of good quality in appearance but after only a couple of months the battery isn't lasting as it used to. motorola support is simply horrendous in my country, there's no support at all. I don't even know why there's a warranty if in practice that means absolutely nothing.
I'm thinking about buying an alarm clock, preferably a german-made one that I can trust... It's outrageous though. I never thought I would need an alarm clock again.
Worst purchase ever. I'm thinking about getting back my cheapo Samsung Galaxy Pocket Plus that I gave away. It wasn't as comfortable as this motorola but it surely did work and the apps were much better, I thought they were all standard Android apps but it ended up they are from Samsung, in 99% of the cases you can long hold the stuff to pop a menu of actions, for example, hold a contact for a menu on editing/deleting/etc. hold a number on a message for a menu on adding-contact/adding-number-to-contact/etc. It was very intuitive and straightforward. The apps in this motorola are exactly the opposite, holding the finger on stuff never do anything and most times not even tapping stuff does anything. It's a pain to use its cumbersome and confusing interface. Only for adding a simple contact I take more than 10 times the time I've used to take to add a contact on my cheapo Samsung phone.
I thought the phone would be good specially in terms of software because motorola is "a Google company" but I was completely wrong. It seems Google is going to sell motorola, perhaps not even they were believing the products were good after all. In any case, I'm never buying motorola again.
Also, there are lots of topics on the poor quality/limitations of stock Android apps and the unanimous solution is to install better apps from Google Play, in the end it's quite a mess because most/some stock apps can't be disabled and their services will continue to run, along with some others from 3rd party that should in fact substitute them. If the stock apps are so poor, there should be a way to completely disable them all imho, or even better, perhaps they could just ship high-quality opensource apps instead of the terrible stock ones.
So far I'm very frustrated. If I could get my money back I would surely get a Blackberry or Samsung device. I don't really care about games and it seems that's what made android so popular, the cornucopia of awful (seriously, 99% of the games on Google Play are of extremely bad quality) games full of sneaky ads and that needs every permission possible to run. That permission thing is another one that doesn't really works. It should work but most apps ask for a lot of permissions that doesn't make any sense and the users don't seem to care much.
Sorry for the rant, thanks for your help.
Hello there.
I'm just posting here to let you know that I've unlocked the bootloader, downgraded to 4.3 and now the thing works perfectly. Plus I've discovered the battery problem AND a poor signal AND cal recording not working were because of the faulty update also! I must inform also that it seems the problem only occurs in dual chip versions and I've already downgraded the system for a friend of mine who was having the same problems, so, if you have the dual chip version, please don't upgrade it to kitkat! You'll get a nonworking OS and will be forced to ditch your warranty to use your phone in a sane way again. It seems the support for the dual chip version was dropped already because the single chip one (which was usable after the update) have received other updates after 4.4 to fix minor bugs, but the dual chip which is totally broken and unusable didn't receive any.
Having to circumvent the normal conditions and lose your warranty to have an usable device proves that motorola (and google by consequence) have the responsibility of a kid.
The downgrade didn't fix the problem with browsing files from the computer though, for that specific problem I'm going to open another thread as it seems android related.
In general the Android community is not very good, it's full of what I suppose are kids, wanting to help but only disrupting any chance to solve the issue. The IRC channel is specially unhelpful. Unless your question is "where do I plug the other end of the cable" or "how do I turn on my device" chances are you won't get any actual help and by the answers you can see the people there don't have a clue on anything. Probably it's full of <10yo kids. At least in mental terms . The XDA however, seems to be an exception, actually standing out from the lots of unhelpful forums and chats out there. In this topic I didn't receive many replies, but it's better this than receiving a lot of moronic replies like I would have received in IRC or other forums.
Thank you.
Hi,
Sony Xperia z2 D6503.
Bootloader: Unlocked.
Root: NOT rooted.
The device has a microphone issue. When talking on headset (not speaker) the other side hardly hears a word / does not hear at all. When phone is supported by the shoulder, the other side says the voice is "broken" (if he manages to hear).
This issue was for quite some time, only now the phone came to me. It is a phone who the owner purchased as a "Grade A used phone". The phone has no warranty.
The past few month, the phone had 23.1.A.0.726 (UK version).
Yestorday:
I've flashed via "emma tool" 23.1.A.1.28 - Microphone issue is still there.
I've flashed via "FlashTool" 23.4.A.1.264 (UK version) - Microphone issue is still there.
[Yes, Iv'e tried the "Noice Cancelling Suppression" option]
I am not sure how to root the phone because bootlader is unlocked. There is no data on the phone, so I don't care for any data loss.
I still hope there will be a way to solve the issue via software like suggested in this thread or here.
Or, a different solution, to flash eXistenZ ROM, mentioned here.
The day-today user os the phone is a ~24 old female. She is a simple user. Calls, tests, plays a few games, IM etc. Nothing special. She loves the battery life and the camera of the device. I believe that she does not really care if the Android version is 4.2 / 4.4 / 5.0.x / 5.1 / 6.x. As long as the device will work properly, she'll be grateful.
I am open to any idea, hopefully, will not need to by a replacement part (I will disassemble the phone myself, but, need to make sure what part I should purchase).
I am aware I am quite a newbie in the Android world. I have flashed many ROOMs on different devices. Used several times flashtool / adb commands (via a PC). But, I have a lot to learn and know I'll have a learning curve with the Xperia Z2.
I would love any input and guidance on how to root the phone. I don't care to downgrade to any version if it is necessary. The eXistenZ ROM is 4.4.x KitKat based on Stock 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167.
How does one downgrade from 5.1 to 4.4? Should I flash the stock *.ftf 4.4 via FlashTool?
Hope the post is clear. Sorry for my English....
Thanks!
Have you tried setting microphone gain to high? Otherwise it's a hardware issue, or your microphone is blocked with dirt...
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Tnx for your reply.
Where do I change the microphone gain? Tried googling it, but, no success.
The past few hours, I finally managed to flash eXistenZ ROM (after soft bricking the phone and other fun stuff).
The phone is rooted now (with eXistenZ ROM).
The past few days I googled and googled. Read a lot, but... still stuck :/
The mic issue seems to be a little bit better, but, far from ideal.
I have no idea what are the optimized settings with this ROM.
If any member has this ROM due to the mic issue, I would love some advice.
Feeling like I'm grasping at straws.
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As for hardware issue -
1. My understanding is that the mic is located on the bottom-base of the phone (not under the screen).
2. What do you mean by dirt? should I disassemble the phone and clean it out? (I don't care to open it myself. I have a history of replacing phone parts. I'm not a professional, but, find my way... [a few iPhones, Nexus 5, a few Samsung devices and more).
3. If I'll need to replace the microphone, I'll purchase the part from AliExpress (I don't live in Europe or North America). I am not sure if this part or maybe this.
False alarm... My bad, I thought you didn't try the noise suppression trick.
RuffBuster said:
Have you tried setting microphone gain to high?
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Where do I find this setting?
(Did you see my previews post on this thread?)
Thanks!
Settings >> sound & notification >> accessorie settings >> mic sensitivity
Ive got a Mate 20 Pro and im looking for a great audio mod for it.
I don't want to root the device ( if Root ever becomes available ) as I do my business banking on the device, however I am looking for a good audio app that will improve the stock sound from the device. Ideally I want something that will cover all bases eg over bluetooth for when I am in the van and for headphones.
Thank you in advance.
None really, asside from your standard mroe or less useless EQ apps, thats the issue.
Also viper doesnt seem to be very active anymore, so theres little to no hope htey bring out a noroot version ever.
in theory that should be possible on android 9 and the new audio framework, then again might not be with every manufacturer as those things are still in their hands...
as for the "danger" of root. there is none.
look, as long you only use root apps that you can trust (or willing to) youre as save as without root.
so for example you isntall viper and magisk and nothing else, nothing else will happen.
if any app attemp to get root access it has togo trough magisk
as for your banking there are usually other attack vectors on that than a root app, so root or no root, depending if you have those bases covered
youre either safe or not no matter what
however if youre on galaxy s8 well, there is still that knox issue that would be a counter argument for rooting.
no samsung pay, no more knox ever
Thank you @bofh999, The Barclays app wont let me use it if I have root. I had the issue on my P9 lite. I havent seen a root for the Mate 20 Pro yet so its kind of academic at the moment. What is the S8 Knox issue you mentioned?
it should work with magisk hide.
magisk does a very very good job on hiding
so maybe you wanna test that on your old phone
but i know your feeling, im stuck on my note3
i was ready to buy the note 7 but couldnt get my hands on.
then samsung pay became relevant and i cant decide to buy a phone without viper or willing to kill knox and half the samsungs apps for it.
then why buy a samsung in the first place. also updating and otas break and it becomes an always tinkering thingy.
then again ciper is one of my most important apps, i really need it to compensate on my headphones, and i really need the volume boost