I had quite the time getting my Netgear Push2tv adapter working and thought I might share what I learned in case anyone else has issues with theirs. My adapter out of the box was on version 1.0.13 and did not work! The S4 would see it but when I would connect it did nothing but continue to connect until I stopped it. I flashed firmware after firmware to the adapter and power cycled the adapter, my tv, and my phone until it finally worked!! Here is what I did, step by step, in detail, to get it working. (trimmed a bit )
First you must upgrade your Netgear Push2tv to the latest firmware. Here is a link to the official firmware and instructions on how to upgrade.
http://support.netgear.com/product/PTV3000
1) Download the latest firmware version (v2.2.16 as I'm writing this)
2) Unzip it and grab the PTV3000_V2.2.16.sbin file.
3) Hold the side button on you netgear adapter for 7 seconds, it will go to upgrade mode.
4) On your pc go to your wireless connections and connect to the push2tv adapter.
5) On your pc open a browser and type http://192.168.3.1 in the url bar.
6) Upload the unzipped file from step 2, and update it.
I am not sure if the following is needed or not but this worked for me after hours of trial and error
7) After the adapter's firmware was updated and rebooted(automatically), I turned the tv off and on again.
8) I was a few updates back on the rom I was running (hyperdrive v5.7, verizon) so I did a complete wipe and flashed the newest version (v7) with the stock kernel. Once settled into the new rom everything was good to go!!! A full wipe and rom flash may not be needed but that's what I did.
I do know that right after you update the firmware on the adapter you will have to reboot your phone at the very least as it seems to hold the old connection to the netgear adapter. If rebooting your phone doesn't work try rebooting to recovery and wiping cache and dalvik cache. If that doesn't work then try suggest a full data wipe.
I have been through multiple firmwares for the adapter, was getting audio but no video, connect then disconnect, not connecting at all, black screens, hdcp errors you name it. After doing exactly what I stated it is now working and mirroring the screen rather well. There is an acceptable minimal lag time between touches on the phone to the mirroring screen. Any type of action/shooter/racing/ game won't perform well but puzzle or rpg games, videos, web browsing are pretty nice !!!
screen mirroring has been disabled - how smart is the PTV3000?
Hello
I have just bought this gadget and the first thing I did was update the firmware to v2.2.16, the phones see's the PTV and connects but after a short while I get the message "screen mirroring has been disabled" and the phone turns screen mirroring off.
My phone is a GS4 i9505 and I have tried multiple rom's and get the same message everytime, so I have to conclude that its not the phone or what ever ROM I happen to be running.
The first test I did was to the PTV3000 without it being connected to a TV/Display - I get the same message about Screen mirroring being disabled.
The second test I did was on a spare commputer monitor with a DVI port, so used a dvi--to-hdmi adapter. But Im not seeing anything being displayed on the screen, but ive seen this before with this screen as I dont think it supports hdmi properly.
Is the PTV3000 smart enough that if it can't display it will disconnect from the phone..? if that is the case why is the phone disabling screen mirroring rather than just saying it cant display of what ever..?
thanks
b.
Hi All,
I have purchased a 2 DIN Chinese Car Audio System from Chinavision which runs on two OS's. WinCE and Android 4.0.4. The WINCE Partition apparently runs hardware for Bluetooth Handsfree calling etc, USB port for external USB memory/storage (media), 1 x micro SD crd marked on the box as GPS (to store the GPS maps due to internal memory size limitations (4Gb standard with 8Gb upgrade by manufacturer), DTV, analogue radio, 1 x USB that when hubbed will connect to ext drives usb memory sticks while also being read and utilised for wifi dongle/3g dongle (controlled by android OS). The WinCE UI is uite poor with clumsy controls and limited user interface actions.
The Android OS is a little better however seems quite unstable. often hanging and freezing, loss of data from storage, app remnants following uninstalling apps. This OS controls, USB media access, 1 x SC card, 3G and Wifi (though not phone use on 3g as it always freezes and required a hard power down (disconnection of batters/power).
For one or two posts I can see there are others here that have such systems and serge/Gibroid is mentions however I don't seem to be able to get contact..
My questions/goals are to replace the systems android firmware with a smoother running, more stable build of ROM whilst keeping the original functionality (at least) and maybe (if possible) to add the functionality that is missing within the android OS.. such as Bluetooth access, phone access for calls etc..
Also, if at all possible, to upgrade/replace the WinCE OS with a more user friendly version, with a better UI, and the functionality of the original if not better. Basically opening this system to its full potential.
Now, I have to say I am a noob and am not knowledgeable nor experienced at this sort of thing (I have flashed a few phones etc) so would need to know
1) where to get the firmwares
2) where to get the required installation software
3) how to install via sd card input/external storage input as the unit seems not to be able to be connected to a PC
4) how to do a complete system image backup and how to restore should it all go horribly wrong
and
5) step by step instructions on how to do it.. or if a user out there is local and can do it I'd come to you and get it done that way.. (and compensate for your time and expertise)
The system/car unit is liveable as it is (just) but it has the hardware in it that means it is capable of so much more.
Anyone out there that can help??
Cheers
Cheeks :silly:
I also have a N708 based stereo
cheekyleebo said:
Hi All,
I have purchased a 2 DIN Chinese Car Audio System from Chinavision which runs on two OS's. WinCE and Android 4.0.4. The WINCE Partition apparently runs hardware for Bluetooth Handsfree calling etc, USB port for external USB memory/storage (media), 1 x micro SD crd marked on the box as GPS (to store the GPS maps due to internal memory size limitations (4Gb standard with 8Gb upgrade by manufacturer), DTV, analogue radio, 1 x USB that when hubbed will connect to ext drives usb memory sticks while also being read and utilised for wifi dongle/3g dongle (controlled by android OS). The WinCE UI is uite poor with clumsy controls and limited user interface actions.
The Android OS is a little better however seems quite unstable. often hanging and freezing, loss of data from storage, app remnants following uninstalling apps. This OS controls, USB media access, 1 x SC card, 3G and Wifi (though not phone use on 3g as it always freezes and required a hard power down (disconnection of batters/power).
For one or two posts I can see there are others here that have such systems and serge/Gibroid is mentions however I don't seem to be able to get contact..
My questions/goals are to replace the systems android firmware with a smoother running, more stable build of ROM whilst keeping the original functionality (at least) and maybe (if possible) to add the functionality that is missing within the android OS.. such as Bluetooth access, phone access for calls etc..
Also, if at all possible, to upgrade/replace the WinCE OS with a more user friendly version, with a better UI, and the functionality of the original if not better. Basically opening this system to its full potential.
Now, I have to say I am a noob and am not knowledgeable nor experienced at this sort of thing (I have flashed a few phones etc) so would need to know
1) where to get the firmwares
2) where to get the required installation software
3) how to install via sd card input/external storage input as the unit seems not to be able to be connected to a PC
4) how to do a complete system image backup and how to restore should it all go horribly wrong
and
5) step by step instructions on how to do it.. or if a user out there is local and can do it I'd come to you and get it done that way.. (and compensate for your time and expertise)
The system/car unit is liveable as it is (just) but it has the hardware in it that means it is capable of so much more.
Anyone out there that can help??
Cheers
Cheeks :silly:
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Hi,
My N708 also has the same issues, unfortunately I have not been able to use none of serg090909 images to improve my android system.
I have noticed that my system works better if I don't turn it off and on using the button on my stereo, I almost always reconnects fine if i just turn the car's key.
I have also discovered that the volume between the two systems is very different, if you play music, audio-books or use the Gps you will notice a huge difference in volume between the two systems... I'm using a volume booster to soften the difference.
I too am searching for something that can improve the WinCe side... it sucks... My bluetooth phone app is just useless! (I'm not able to synchronize any contacts).
You can go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607632) to find out how to make an image of your system (at least of its android side).
Cheers
Norvati
Hi
I have the same system.
I am currently talking with the seller to try and sort the unfortunate bug I keep getting. The android part stops accepting touch screen input. Happens when I initially boot the system by switching the car on and will only clear if I power it down for 25 seconds then power up. The android side then reboots.
You can reinstall-initialize the android side by removing your key, holding the reset button down, inserting key and starting car while holding down the reset button, hold for 10 seconds, then release and turn on the stereo. When you go into the GPS/android side after that, you will be asked to calibrate the screen again and the android startup wizard begins.
I managed to get the Gibroid system running, so ask me any questions you have about doing that. It gives a much nicer, larger storage space android section, but I still suffer from the android side not accepting screen input when i start the car 50% of the time.
I agree the bluetooth functionality in the WINCE part is borderline criminal with no sorting of phone book. Would love to be able to tinker with it.
Gibroid install help
naivri said:
Hi
I have the same system.
I am currently talking with the seller to try and sort the unfortunate bug I keep getting. The android part stops accepting touch screen input. Happens when I initially boot the system by switching the car on and will only clear if I power it down for 25 seconds then power up. The android side then reboots.
You can reinstall-initialize the android side by removing your key, holding the reset button down, inserting key and starting car while holding down the reset button, hold for 10 seconds, then release and turn on the stereo. When you go into the GPS/android side after that, you will be asked to calibrate the screen again and the android startup wizard begins.
I managed to get the Gibroid system running, so ask me any questions you have about doing that. It gives a much nicer, larger storage space android section, but I still suffer from the android side not accepting screen input when i start the car 50% of the time.
I agree the bluetooth functionality in the WINCE part is borderline criminal with no sorting of phone book. Would love to be able to tinker with it.
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Hi,
You say you were able to get the gibroid working on your system can you explain to me how and what you did? I use all the tools that are recommended apart from thelivesuit, It simply doesn't accept any of the gibroid img files available here and on 4PDA that I was able to find. The touch screen on my unit just binks (black on black). I also have tried maybe 5 different sd cards.
Thanks in advance for your help.
P.S. At the moment my system doesn't even work it just gets stuck on the android (word) screen.
Cheers
Norvati
Hi
I to would like to hear how you got gibroid to boot, as I to only gets black screen trying to boot.
Have tried with 4 different sd cards, 2 different sdcard to pc adapters without luck !
Regards Bo
same here
xdabca said:
Hi
I to would like to hear how you got gibroid to boot, as I to only gets black screen trying to boot.
Have tried with 4 different sd cards, 2 different sdcard to pc adapters without luck !
Regards Bo
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Mine wont connect wifi. Says nothing about the hardware but is got the option to do it and the usb too. I have all the exact problems. Wish I knew what to do...
i am having a few issues too.
i tried serge images but it was very unstable and SO didnt run every times and when it did it its very laggy, screen blinks and others issuses.
on the native system its usualy to ask me for calibrate screen and restart all the SO to factory stage.
but now its stuck on android green logo screen. i already try to reset it but still on the same. can anyone help please?
arantes87 said:
i am having a few issues too.
i tried serge images but it was very unstable and SO didnt run every times and when it did it its very laggy, screen blinks and others issuses.
on the native system its usualy to ask me for calibrate screen and restart all the SO to factory stage.
but now its stuck on android green logo screen. i already try to reset it but still on the same. can anyone help please?
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i have same problem stuck on Android loading screen how to hard rest with recovery mode ?
what is the combination for go to in recovery ?
Hello everyone.
I have searched and tried different things for hours in the end but nothing I found worked. Let me describe the problem a little closer.
My Xperia Z3 took a hard hit. Screen is shattered, unresponsive, black (nothing can be seen). I can't access the internal memory because after connecting the phone to the computer a pop-up asks to select the USB mode (MTP, Charge Only, etc.).
I am able to get past the lock screen by connecting a keyboard and typing in the password.
USB Debugging is enabled, however I cannot use it with ADB because upon connecting I must select the appropriate mode (same problem as above when trying to access internal memory from windows file level).
I thought about connecting the phone to a TV and using a mouse to set the default USB connection mode to MTP, that way I could just plug it in and back up the data using SONY PC Companion but the only device I found that would support a HDMI cable and a USB device (like a PC mouse) is a 5in1 device that is built for Samsung (it has an 11 pin USB micro connector that plugs into the phone).
I tried mirroring the screen on PC using different software but in the end all of them require USB debugging (or selecting the appropriate mode after connecting the phone to the pc) so that didn't work.
A possible solution I thought of is to make a DIY 11 pin to 5 pin micro USB converter (or just cut off the 11 pin plug and wire the cables to a 5 pin one which fits the Xperia Z3 port). The problem here is I can't find the 11 pin to 5 pin converter, however there is a converter that does a 5 -> 11 pin conversion. Which makes me think it must be possible to do it the other way around but so far after quite a long time of searching I failed to find a wiring diagram that would help me do it manually.
My questions:
1. Does anyone know how to manually wire an 11 pin to 5 pin micro USB converter?
2. Is it possible to write a script/executable that I could place on an external SD card, which would auto-execute upon inserting and edit phone config files to change default USB mode to MTP or USB debugging?
3. Does anyone know whether it's possible to use Kali linux to access internal memory via USB cable without selecting any mode after connection? (simply speaking how do I hack into it)
4. Is it possible to write a script/executable that would copy files from certain locations on the internal memory to a location in the external memory? (like photos, videos, etc.)
The 4 questions relate to the theoretical solutions that I thought of to solve my problem but I failed to find information on how to actually do it (if possible at all). I hope someone here will be able to point me in the right direction or give some suggestions.
One other thing I've read somewhere is that someone had reset the phones lock (as in screen lock) by disconnecting some pins/connectors on the phones motherboard for a few seconds which apparently set the phone in some sort of default mode without affecting the memory. Perhaps this would be something worth a try or thinking about if possible in this phone.
I welcome any solutions and ideas. I have some skills in programming and I'm not afraid to take things apart if it comes to that so any solution from easy ones to complicated are welcome.
Some info about the device:
Sony Xperia Z3 - D6603
Android Version: 5.0.1+ (definitely 5+, not 100% sure of the exact version)
If you require more information please ask.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to look at this post
T.
Try Method 2 only if you're sure your Remote has no problem and is connected properly. First is trying to determine the course of action. If you just bricked it. Then there's nothing you can do unless you take it to the care center or if you had adb enabled then you can force it into fast boot look after connecting it to your pc. That will be in another post. For now troubleshooting it is our concern.
So you have tried to use the TV Box and you can't force it to go into recovery mode neither have you had any luck with the usb stick update.
Method 1:
The problem is Mi TV Box won't boot and will infinitely boot loop unless the paired remote is connected. So most likely the boot loop is caused as the remote and tv box isn't communicating. Your remote may either be damaged or need a change of batteries or may have been unpaired/disconnected after the update.
So grab a USB mouse or USB Keyboard. Try mouse click and there will be a blank screen. Wait for 5-10 minutes. It takes time to load or is simply slower when disconnected from the remote.
Some keyboards don't work. But if they do, keep pressing either Esc or Enter till the Bootloop ends and brings you to a blank screen. Be patient and use a mouse/keyboard arrow keys to navigate to settings and Remote & Accessories. Then select Xiaomi RC and click on Unpair. The Battery % will be shown if it was connected properly. So then re-pair the remote and then restart. You can restart by holding the power button till the power menu pops up. That's it and that's all. Be careful since both Mi TV and Mi TV Boxes will not make it past the boot screen unless the paired or stock remote is connected properly. You can't find a totally working replacement/spare remote since the remote and the tv box are one unit and if either is damaged or has a manufacturing defect, it can't be easily replaced. As both have sort of link. So suppose you buy two Mi TV 4K Boxes and use both at the same time. The remotes will pair up and be forever linked to one particular at the time of set up. You can't randomly change it after that. Exceptions are always there but this is the case for the most part. Or so I believe it to be.
Method 2: If the above method didn't fix it. The issue is software related. You may need to perform a hard reset using either the recovery or get a keyboard with the same or equivalent combination of keys you'll use on the remote. Considering the remote not working or unable to boot into recovery using the remote. If possible get two people to do the recovery sequence on the remote. Since the remote is good quality and sensitivity for button press. Then load up the stable or latest beta update available onto a pen drive. Make sure that the update package is renamed to update.zip. Before installing Wipe/Reset All Data and it'll ask for confirmation. Confirm it and then proceed to install update.zip. The Pen Drive used may also result in success or failure. So use a reliable know good USB 3.0/2.0 stick. SanDisk gave me issues. I had to re-install thrice to get it to work properly. Also don't use sizes above 16 GB. Upto 32 GB is supported. And it may support external harddisk drives but the format is to be kept in mind. Any pendrive larger than 32 GB comes out of the box with either NTFS or exFAT File System Format. So check that before you put the update on it.
Hi,
I want to use the android phone, specificaly Poco X3, as an permanently attached Carplay display for my motorcycle. I don't need any other phone features and my main goal is to make the experience as smooth as possible. I already changed the settings that after connecting charger the phone launches and also want to add some tasker to power the phone off then the charging stops. Now I want to launch the Carlinkit companion app at the startup, preferably without even touching the screen. Can you suggest me how I can achieve it and what rom will be the best in terms of startup time? Or if I don't need to change the rom just give me some advice how to clean it to make it faster and smoother?