Hey. Seeing how the Dell tablet has a intel chip and possible unlocked bootloader....is it possible for devs to install Windows on the device?
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same
I'm also wondering this! It seems plausible.
joeminati said:
Hey. Seeing how the Dell tablet has a intel chip and possible unlocked bootloader....is it possible for devs to install Windows on the device?
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That depends on a lot of unknowns, I doubt the bootloader is unlocked, I have read that some people think it is, but none has provided any confirmation either way.
Then depends on bios and whether or not anyone with the know how wants to do it, seems silly to me, if one wants windows buy a windows tablet.
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Ohh okay. The idea of having best of both worlds would be sweet. I did notice that some Dell Venue window tablets have devs putting Android now. Just curious.
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Agreed. I'd love to dual boot this tablet. That said, I'm a complete n00b when it comes to the Android OS so my experimentation is pretty limited. I have tried unlocking the bootloader as outlined on www unlock-bootloader.info/mp3-0/dell-venue-8-7000-6714.html. sadly the results were not successful:
C:\r2-motog-superboot>adb-windows reboot bootloader
C:\r2-motog-superboot>fastboot-moto-windows oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: unknown OEM command)
finished. total time: 0.823s
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If folks have things I can try to help with this investigation, please let me know.
If we were ever able to make it to the point where Windows could be installed, the search for usable drivers may take a while. I guess if there is another device with the same SoC and touch screen technology as the 7840, and it runs Windows, a driver dump could be accomplished.
FWIW, Best Buy price matched the HP Stream 8 with a $99 sale at Newegg. That system is amazing for the price
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Agreed. I'd love to dual boot this tablet. That said, I'm a complete n00b when it comes to the Android OS so my experimentation is pretty limited. I have tried unlocking the bootloader as outlined on www unlock-bootloader.info/mp3-0/dell-venue-8-7000-6714.html. sadly the results were not successful:
If folks have things I can try to help with this investigation, please let me know.
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First of all the website you have mentioned doesnt mention the method to unlock bootloader or upgrade your android to lollipop.it asks you to download a file for which you have to complete a survey therfore they get money when you complete surveys.Please avoid these websites they usually have android cartoond in the top and have mp3-0 in their url.AVOID THEM
Second of all social-design-consepts and vampirefo are working on cwm which you can flash in a locked bootloader.
so go subsribe their threads.
Thank me if i this has helped you
... first of all Google is your friend. Here is the official Dell unlocked boot loader for this device. http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_7840_Merrifield/developer-edition/ Not sure why this devices is not more popular at this point. Oh well... Good luck.
The bootloader is only unlocked to the point that it supports unsigned kernel images (boot, recovery, fastboot, etc.) The stage-one bootloader in the firmware is still locked so it would be difficult to get grub2 or the windows bootloader installed.
Been combing through the Intel Board Support Packages and have determined that there are two bios classes of Intel MID (mobile internet devices) iafw/osii and iafw / uefi .
The iafw / uefi would be easier to boot an alternative os on
The iafw / osii looks to be next to impossible to boot anything other than android on
I think that the yoga has gotten some foothold in this department and some of the Chinese tablets have too. I am not really interested in windows 10 but Linux could be interesting.
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The bootloader is only unlocked to the point that it supports unsigned kernel images (boot, recovery, fastboot, etc.) The stage-one bootloader in the firmware is still locked so it would be difficult to get grub2 or the windows bootloader installed.
Been combing through the Intel Board Support Packages and have determined that there are two bios classes of Intel MID (mobile internet devices) iafw/osii and iafw / uefi .
The iafw / uefi would be easier to boot an alternative os on
The iafw / osii looks to be next to impossible to boot anything other than android on
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Could you not just put whatever you want in the boot partition? Once the bootloader hands off to the "boot" kernel, I would think you could have some other binary instead, such as grub.
considering MS has already released Win10 on a couple Android devices (both ARM and x86 based), for free, and is planning on more, I'm sure they'll probably be working with one of their biggest OEMs (Dell) to do the same on this.
Well, running some arbitrary binary is likely possible, but Windows support is a bit less likely. There are things Windows needs from the boot firmware, like ACPI tables, which I don't think we have on this device.
Install android on a windows dell venue 10 5050
I am a noob and need some help.
Is it possible to install Android on the Dell Venue 10 5050 windows devices ? I like the hardware and the android version has been discontinued. I can get my hands on the windows version ( win 10 ) though. Is it possible for me to install Android on this tablet ? I have been trying out the android-x86 project but have not succeeded yet.
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I'm wanting to gain root access on my wife's new Dell Venue 7 3741 tablet (SIM + WIFI) on 4.4.4.
I've tried this tethered CWM, and I got a fail warning on the PC batch command, and a squiggly mess on the device screen. After that I held the power button to reset, it booted back to the normal system, then rebooted and performed what looked like a rom install (although the prompt was in Chinese, despite being an Australian purchase). After that it rebooted into the normal system again after optimizing all apps (no data wiped). After a while a Dell notification popped up saying "you need to reboot to continue the update". Doing so returned me to the Chinese install screen, followed by a black text saying "AFU install: BIOS update" (I thought there was no BIOS, hence no Linux capability?).
I had a look at SDC's old root utillity, but it only seems to support 4.4.2 on the 3730 (no mention of 3741 or 4.4.4).
I'm a bit confused at the lineup of Dell Venue tablets. There seems to be little distinction between model numbers in advertising and even XDA has stuck them all in one forum. Is the 3741 rootable, or is it some new iteration of the older device?
Ok, looks like the 3741 is a new device after all. The first method does work, I just had an OTA update appear right as I was performing the root process.
Any update
has anyone figured out how to gain root access to the 3741 yet ?? really want to install a Root firewall and hopefully cyanogenmod
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has anyone figured out how to gain root access to the 3741 yet ?? really want to install a Root firewall and hopefully cyanogenmod
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tethered cwm recovery method works, for this tablet.
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Yeah, me too, STUCK !!!!!!!
I own a Dell Venue 7 3741.
It runs Android version 4.4.4 KitKat
Build Number LW3741A312400
I'm dying to root it
My friends say its because of the me having the latest Kernel Version.
Someone help, Please !!!
i am unable to root my dell venue 7
Guys, take a look: http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_7_3741_Baytrail/developer-edition/
Is this even possible? anyone can show me the way to enlightment ?
Can you put android 5.0 on a lumia 930?
Obviously not, since it's running a Windows OS
omg so obvious, how could i miss? trololol
seriously now, can anyone, a real developer or someone who knows rooting and phone unlocking to respond?
or better: is windows bound, written in the rams so you can not replace it with another os?
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omg so obvious, how could i miss? trololol
seriously now, can anyone, a real developer or someone who knows rooting and phone unlocking to respond?
or better: is windows bound, written in the rams so you can not replace it with another os?
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1. From what I know, Windows phones usually come with bootloaders that cannot be unlocked, so good luck trying to unlock it.
2. Windows is not written in RAM, RAM gets reset every time you turn off your phone. Your phone will boot up from a ROM before accessing RAM.
3. If you really want to boot Android, the only way is to load Android OS onto the RAM from a different boot location. It's called dual boot. Google it.
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1. From what I know, Windows phones usually come with bootloaders that cannot be unlocked, so good luck trying to unlock it.
2. Windows is not written in RAM, RAM gets reset every time you turn off your phone. Your phone will boot up from a ROM before accessing RAM.
3. If you really want to boot Android, the only way is to load Android OS onto the RAM from a different boot location. It's called dual boot. Google it.
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: D
Welcome to my tutorial !
You can find others tutorials related to the Cube i6 :
Install windows 10
Install Android 4.4.4 (Stock & RemixOS)
I received the magnificent AllDoCube i6 Air 3G last week, and i've been struggling since to get updates,
firmware flashing and all of that working, I searched the whole web and the drivers/Firmwares are nowhere to find,
but on some chinese proxy-needed sites sometimes, or baidu which is a pain in the a** to download from.
So I decided to share the ways to update this tablet at all costs (heh, no worries, -NORMALLY- it wont brick)
Disclamer: This process might contain ROM hacking, this is for advanced users.
THIS TUTORIAL HAS BEEN TESTED ON i632GB1537XXXXXXX MODEL, AND WORKS ON IT,
WHEREAS IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT i632GB1522XXXXXXX MODEL BRICKED UPON DOING IT,
SO PLASE DO IT CAREFULLY, IF THE INSTALL VERSION IS 202 YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE TRIYING AS IT COULD BRICK!
Software included may be subject to copyright.
Flash your device at your own risk. Developer is not responsible for what you do on your device.
What you need:
Cube i6 Air (3G or Wifi)
Flash Drive (256Mo +)
OTG cable
USB Hub (3 Ports recommended)
EFI BIOS Firmware
DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE BEFORE STARTING SO EVERYTHING IS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU DO IT
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8YPw4HjmqNCZktOZy1OTEN2ZVE&usp=sharing
Get on the drive, go to your device folder, select the wanted version inside BIOS folder
What to do :
1.) Start by plugging the usb drive into your computer, and format it to FAT32 using any formatting tool
2.) Now you need to uncompress the downloaded firmware :
you will find a "Firmware_X.X.X" folder inside, take all of its content, and extract it to your freshly formatted drive.
here's what looks like the root of your usb:
3.) Your USB Drive is ready, now just plug the OTG cable to your tablet, plug your HUB onto that OTG
and fill it with your keyboard and the USB Drive just created.
4.) Press power button until you see the screen backlight, when you see it repeatidely smash "Esc" key on the connected keyboard.
You will see the bios 6 square configuration screen.
Hit "Boot Manager" and select your USB in the list.
5.) The tablet should now boot from your USB, booting to a UEFI Shell. Depending on your device, it might be either 64 or IA32.
Now you just let startup.nsh script do the firmware flashing init, it should drive you to a flashing BIOS screen.
6.) Follow instructions on screen and let the tool flash your BIOS automatically.
Once done, the tablet will shut down.
Congrats! You successfully updated your BIOS !
It is my first tutorial, i will post some photos of steps in the future so come back, the guide will be better soon !
Regards,
Max.
Hi,
I have bought the Cube i6 Air 3G a week ago and i'm still waiting for it to arrive.
Have you update the win 8.1 to win 10?
Does everything works correctly?
Regards
re
Hi, I successfully updated the BIOS as of now,
I changed the bootloader animation to nexus one on Cube ROM.
I also manager to boot on Android x86 but it had too many drivers issues.
Still, 4.4.4 stock cube is working and i reflashed to a new partition scheme of 9Go
and i'm currently testing some win10 pen drives for install, will keep you updated.
Édit: oh you were asking about thé tablet? Weil jack has default, charging takes hours, glass is plastic, firmware is pain but hell this is a goodamn good tablet for its price !
regards,
Max
stalker2106 said:
i'm currently testing some win10 pen drives for install, will keep you updated.
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I achieved installing Win10 x32 Pro on Cube i6 Through hacking WinPE installation environnement, but now i'm struggling finding the drivers. touchscreen, battery and vital things like hd graphics are not working as of now. Will post a tutorial on how to install Win10 in given time when i'll get out of this mess!
My tablet has arrived yesterday.
From what the little i've used it, it has good performance especially in android.
A lot faster compared to my last android tablet (Cube U39GT).
Something i didn't like was the size of the icons and text in android, my next step is to root and change the dpi.
Regarding windows 10, i found in a chinese tablets blog with win 8 and 10 drivers.
I haven't tested it, but as soon as i find it again, i will let you know where to download them from.
You haven't tried the normal win 10 upgrade? From the microsoft icon?
gtbr said:
My tablet has arrived yesterday.
From what the little i've used it, it has good performance especially in android.
A lot faster compared to my last android tablet (Cube U39GT).
Something i didn't like was the size of the icons and text in android, my next step is to root and change the dpi.
Regarding windows 10, i found in a chinese tablets blog with win 8 and 10 drivers.
I haven't tested it, but as soon as i find it again, i will let you know where to download them from.
You haven't tried the normal win 10 upgrade? From the microsoft icon?
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I did not try anything as i like "stock" versions of my windows, but tonight i got it working all the way !
My cube i6 is running perfectly windows 10 and oh my god what a paradise it is ! The tablet experience got way better onto that version.
Can you try to update from the icon you are talking about ? i'd be curious if it works. anyway, i'm currently writing+uploading for the win10
tutorial for this tablet, so you'll be able to flash it late tonight, or tomorrow.
EDIT: The dpi is correct in android, only the status bar icons and some other are not in correct dpi but that is KitKat issue I guess. still interested in resolving that though. I'm currently hacking android lollipop ROM also, i'll keep you tuned on that. For rooting, i used KingRoot, it worked, but after a reboot, it tells me "root" is wrecked, so i guess there is some investigation to do there, but I was mainly focused on getting windows 10 ENGLISH STOCK version running to share it with you guys.
EDIT2: Still uploading, but tutorial is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-how-to-install-windows-10-t3252042 and it should work on any Z37xx powered device. Enjoy !
Hello,
I'm using this tablet from 2 days now. great !
But, i got wifi problem after sleep : wifi chip cut and never found network anymore.
has to reboot, and all goes right.
same in win and android.
Did you hear about this ? many poeple complain about this.
Any trick or advice ? Is this bios correct this ? Is your bios work on i6 3g dual-boot ? (there is 2 bios for dual boot ?...)
Thanks !
Hi,
I've also have the same problem with the wifi.
I usualy disconnect the wifi and reconnect it, but sometimes it doesnt work and have to reboot the tablet.
I've not noticed it in windows but maybe it's because i'm using the tablet a lot more in android.
I've tryed to update to win 10 using the microsoft icon, but i got an error and was unable to complete the upgrade.
gtbr said:
Hi,
I've also have the same problem with the wifi.
I usualy disconnect the wifi and reconnect it, but sometimes it doesnt work and have to reboot the tablet.
I've not noticed it in windows but maybe it's because i'm using the tablet a lot more in android.
I've tryed to update to win 10 using the microsoft icon, but i got an error and was unable to complete the upgrade.
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Hello, i have such a tablet for now about 6 Months and it is awesome so far (i often use win8.1).
My Tablet has also DUAL Boot with Android 4 and win 8.1 Bing.
I tried to upgrade to win10 but i also got a message that the partition can not be resized by windows. So i cant upgrade to win 10 with the normal tool from microsoft.
Is there any Solution yet to get this to work?
Anyway, i tried to boot from usb (win8.1 / ubuntu / gparted) but it is not working at all. When i try to boot true windows Advanced Boot Options, the BIOS says that there is no USB device.
When i use the EFI Shell to mount the USB Stick i can see that the BIOS has recognized the USB Stick.
I think that is all very strange, but i will try to update the BIOS soon. The serialnumber is not the same as from @stalker2106 but i will try it.
I hope there is a way to get win 10 working, but Ubuntu would be even better for performance.
Greetings from Germany.
tysonpower said:
Hello, i have such a tablet for now about 6 Months and it is awesome so far (i often use win8.1).
My Tablet has also DUAL Boot with Android 4 and win 8.1 Bing.
I tried to upgrade to win10 but i also got a message that the partition can not be resized by windows. So i cant upgrade to win 10 with the normal tool from microsoft.
Is there any Solution yet to get this to work?
Anyway, i tried to boot from usb (win8.1 / ubuntu / gparted) but it is not working at all. When i try to boot true windows Advanced Boot Options, the BIOS says that there is no USB device.
When i use the EFI Shell to mount the USB Stick i can see that the BIOS has recognized the USB Stick.
I think that is all very strange, but i will try to update the BIOS soon. The serialnumber is not the same as from @stalker2106 but i will try it.
I hope there is a way to get win 10 working, but Ubuntu would be even better for performance.
Greetings from Germany.
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Check windows 10 Post, there is no need to update BIOS to fix this error, your USB has to be in GPT partition style, check answer on the other thread
But usually the bios update should work, as it did on my tablet. But why bother taking risk if you can get it working without it
Hi,
I have sucessfully updated to win10
I have bios 203 in my cube and serial i632gb1510xxxxxxxxxxx, does anybody have tried to update to 206 on such setup ?
What are the chances that I will brick my device ?
I have downloaded latest Cube i6 roms from cube site (may 2015) . There are two bios-es which have to be installed in chronological order.
Shall I do it first, and then try to update to 206 ?
Edit: I was not patient and tried it on my own.I have successfully updated bios and tablet has started to both android and windows
I will perform some functional tests afterwards.
Actual steps :
I have first downgraded bios to 201(provided here )
Flashed bios1 from link provided
Flashed bios2 from link provided
Flashed bios 206 from guide in first post
Edit2:
I have tested basic functionalities like : Gyro-sensors, WIFI, GPS, 3G network and yet everything works like charm.
Maybe a placebo, however I have the feel that android runs like two times faster
I do suggest to update the windows, however I take no responsibility if you will brick your device. Even if the setup is like mine, neither if it differs
Regards
Why do you first downgrade to 201?
What do you mean with bios1 and bios2?
Many thanks and question
Hello Stalker,
I am new here and i want to
thank you for the instructions!
I bought a cube i6 from china.
It is the 'i6 air remix',
So it should have only Android on it.
When it arrived. it didn't function.
The only think that happens is booting to theEFI-shell.
I could switch between Android and Windows in the boot settings.
But Android did not boot.
I have updated the bios with your instructions
now firmware 2.0.6 is installed.
But still i can not boot Android.
I found a few flash tools and android for the cube i6 .
But i don’t know what is the right version flash tool I have to use.
Maybe you have advise or the right android and flash tool in your google drive download area?
Kind regards and many thanks in advance.
jan-netherlands said:
Hello Stalker,
I am new here and i want to
thank you for the instructions!
I bought a cube i6 from china.
It is the 'i6 air remix',
So it should have only Android on it.
When it arrived. it didn't function.
The only think that happens is booting to theEFI-shell.
I could switch between Android and Windows in the boot settings.
But Android did not boot.
I have updated the bios with your instructions
now firmware 2.0.6 is installed.
But still i can not boot Android.
I found a few flash tools and android for the cube i6 .
But i don’t know what is the right version flash tool I have to use.
Maybe you have advise or the right android and flash tool in your google drive download area?
Kind regards and many thanks in advance.
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The truth is, the 206 BIOS provided is hacked off i6 remix repository from cube, so i guess there is no big deal flashing it on your device as it works on regular i6.
Moreover, you can use any version of the flash tool as long as you flash a correct rom for your device, which i would suggest to download from official cube repository or geekbuying or so.
Android Geecbuying
Hello Stalker,
Ok. Thank you!
I will try Geecbuying.
Hopefully the windows drivers will function.
There isn't a way to flash from USB I suppose?
Greetings
Hi, well, actually, you should flash over USB with à windows computer. MFT by Intel is recommended. I shall make some tutorial about Android installation and partition resizing.
flash and resize partitions
That is super. When you want to do so.
I was indeed wondering or there would be one android partition on the tablet or two partitions (one for android, one for windows).
I also questioned myself how to see that there are partitions.
In earlier times when I was working with a pc, i use F-disk or partition-magic for this kind of work.
But on the tablet I do not have a clue...
So if you could make me wiser on this, I would be very thankful.
Maybe you could boot on some gparted liveusb? Or inside efi shell some commands could help
bluefish007 said:
Why do you first downgrade to 201?
What do you mean with bios1 and bios2?
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no particular reason, I just wanted to know, which version of bios is in the latest firmware provided by geekbuying
Additional condition in my decision mechanism was that my serial did not match mentioned ones in w10 thread from stalker, so somehow I have used sleepy sloopy logic and tried to minimalize the risk (I know it have no rational reason and logic behind it at all)
Therefore, I tried the ones from geekbuying repository, to be sure to have latest provided from "official source".
greetings
thermoska said:
no particular reason, I just wanted to know, which version of bios is in the latest firmware provided by geekbuying
Additional condition in my decision mechanism was that my serial did not match mentioned ones in w10 thread from stalker, so somehow I have used sleepy sloopy logic and tried to minimalize the risk (I know it have no rational reason and logic behind it at all)
Therefore, I tried the ones from geekbuying repository, to be sure to have latest provided from "official source".
greetings
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Ok thanks for the answer! So i can upgrade from 203 at 206 at one part or what do you think?
I hope this is useful information. It took me a bit to figure it out due to a lot of conflicting information, since the procedure has changed, perhaps several times, since the first version of Android. Also, I'll probably forget myself.
Please note that I've performed these steps on Linux (Specifically Arch Linux). Others have pointed out that if you have issues executing step 7 from Windows, you may need to follow this post.
1. Install Android Studio, or otherwise obtain the latest versions of the adb and fastboot programs. I think Windows users also need to install a USB driver, but I run Linux, so I am not sure about that procedure.
2. Gain access to the developer options on the tablet. Go to the settings, and find the "about tablet" section. Scroll down to the "Software version" section and tap on that several times until it says that you are now a developer. Feel special.
3. Go to the new "Developer options" setting. Select "OEM unlocking." Also, I selected "USB debugging" as a straightforward way to reboot into the boot loader.
4. Connect to the computer on which you've installed adb and fastboot.
5. Type 'adb devices' to see your device listed. The tablet will ask you if you're sure you want to allow the computer access to it. Answer in the affirmative, and save that option.
6. Type 'adb reboot-bootloader' to do just that.
7. After you see the innards of your 'droid, type 'fastboot flashing unlock' . On Linux, you may need root permissions to do this. The tablet will ask you to confirm (select with up/down volume, and accept with the power button), and will then erase all of your data! I didn't worry about this as I'm all on Google services, and so they can be restored easily enough.
Huhu
and where is that for? What can I do after the bootloader is unlocked? Is there any alternative bootloader that I can use then?
Huhu
and where is that for? What can I do after the bootloader is unlocked? Is there any alternative bootloader that I can use then?
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you are then able to flash another (custom) recovery, which would let you install unsigned zip-files, e.g. in order to get root.
Unfortunately, there is no recovery port by now.
I don't know if one could use the source code on Lenovo's website to port one, if not we would probably need an image dump directly from the device (if I'm not mistaken you need root to dump the recovery image).
I really would like to have root, but it still seems far away unless there's an experienced developer somewhere who owns the device.
I've already thought of starting a bounty thread...maybe enough people are willing to contribute so that developers might feel attracted.
Hello,
Do you think it would be possible to install Windows 10 on our android yoga book?
Thanks,
I faced with one question , when I typed the 'fastboot flashing unlock ', there was nothing occurred except the innards of driod :crying,and I also selected the oem unlocking
(All right, I solved it )
AndyVerne said:
I faced with one question , when I typed the 'fastboot flashing unlock ', there was nothing occurred except the innards of driod :crying,and I also selected the oem unlocking
(All right, I solved it )
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can you tell me how to deal with it? I met the same problem.
Vsplorer said:
can you tell me how to deal with it? I met the same problem.
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I used one exe for adb and fastboot which is written by others, and every thing went perfectly.
AndyVerne said:
I used one exe for adb and fastboot which is written by others, and every thing went perfectly.
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can you tell me where to download the exe？ thanks a lot！
Vsplorer said:
can you tell me where to download the exe？ thanks a lot！
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Here is the link of the exe, hope it will be helpful
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
AndyVerne said:
Here is the link of the exe, hope it will be helpful
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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thanks！
Missing Something?
I tried to follow the instructions above, but I might be missing something. After typing in 'adb reboot-bootloader' the Yoga Book reboots into a screen that says 'FASTBOOT MODE.' But when I type 'fastboot flashing unlock' it just says '< waiting for device >' and nothing ends up happening. What am I doing wrong?
jasonccheng said:
I tried to follow the instructions above, but I might be missing something. After typing in 'adb reboot-bootloader' the Yoga Book reboots into a screen that says 'FASTBOOT MODE.' But when I type 'fastboot flashing unlock' it just says '< waiting for device >' and nothing ends up happening. What am I doing wrong?
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See this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/yoga-book/help/missing-usb-driver-cherry-trail-tablet-t3537008
Same here with Linux... The adb devices command shows the device but the flash command ends in 'waiting for device' and thats it. Damn
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
carepack said:
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
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It's the price you pay for unlocking the bootloader. Affects many lower end devices, presumably using Intel chips. There is a solution for several devices - check around XDA - but I have not been able to get it to work with the YB.
For what it's worth, I would suggest those tempted to unlock the device and root it to check that you will be able to do what you want to do. Even rooted, I have found it impossible to get rid of the junk apps, so the whole exercise for me has been a waste of time. I'm waiting now to see if Lenovo will release the stock firmware. Until then, the YB is back in its box and I am a bit older and a bit wiser. Lenovo is junk.
carepack said:
I relocked the bootloader, sinct then I got following message at the boot screen: bootloader error 01, please contact support.
After that the device is booting android properly. Anybody else experienced this and know how to get rid of the message?
Thx.
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i believe, this is due to android's security feature 'verified boot'. it warns that the system was somehow altered and can't be trusted - in other words that it is not an oem stock rom any more.
you might be able to get rid of it by flashing a complete stock rom, but i'm not sure.
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It's the price you pay for unlocking the bootloader. Affects many lower end devices, presumably using Intel chips. There is a solution for several devices - check around XDA - but I have not been able to get it to work with the YB.
For what it's worth, I would suggest those tempted to unlock the device and root it to check that you will be able to do what you want to do. Even rooted, I have found it impossible to get rid of the junk apps, so the whole exercise for me has been a waste of time. I'm waiting now to see if Lenovo will release the stock firmware. Until then, the YB is back in its box and I am a bit older and a bit wiser. Lenovo is junk.
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firstly, it has nothing to do with intel or lenovo or low end devices, because secure boot or verified boot is part of android - it is nothing more than a security feature to show whether system integrity (as provided by the vendor) is still valid.
secondly, why is Lenovo junk just because you are not able to get things done? i don't get it. i've already told you that it is possible to get rid of system apps, just use the right tools... e.g. 'Sytstem App Entferner' which definitely works. also i helped you to get your twrp backup working and i was also able to use the newest magisk root (v10.2) immediately, which you said was not possible. so i guess you shouldn't blame others for your shortcomings. the yb might surely have it flaws, bur no more or less than devices of other manufacturers.
danjac said:
i believe, this is due to android's security feature 'verified boot'. it warns that the system was somehow altered and can't be trusted - in other words that it is not an oem stock rom any more.
you might be able to get rid of it by flashing a complete stock rom, but i'm not sure.
firstly, it has nothing to do with intel or lenovo or low end devices, because secure boot or verified boot is part of android - it is nothing more than a security feature to show whether system integrity (as provided by the vendor) is still valid.
secondly, why is Lenovo junk just because you are not able to get things done? i don't get it. i've already told you that it is possible to get rid of system apps, just use the right tools... e.g. 'Sytstem App Entferner' which definitely works. also i helped you to get your twrp backup working and i was also able to use the newest magisk root (v10.2) immediately, which you said was not possible. so i guess you shouldn't blame others for your shortcomings. the yb might surely have it flaws, bur no more or less than devices of other manufacturers.
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Let me start at the top:
1. My comments on Lenovo are no reflection on the useful tools you have provided us here, for which I have thanked you more than once. So no need to be defensive on that score.
2. If the unlock warning had its source in Android itself, we could expect the warning to bear its logo. I assume it bears the Intel logo because Intel is the author of it. In itself, this is of no importance. What is profoundly irritating is the fact that the security warning is followed by a completely unjustfied 5 second suspension. This is a penalty. Perhaps many do not mind this interference with their use of their devices, but I do. I'm not used to that kind of treatment and I don't take kindly to it.
3. My opinion of Lenovo has always been low, especially since their attempts some years ago to spike their devices with spyware. I regard Lenovo as an exploitative bottom feeder, supplying workaday gear and screwing their customers every way they can for an extra buck or two. I offered the YB to several of my friends. All turned their noses up at the mention of the manufacturer. Don't blame them.
4. If you do want to be of further assistance here, perhaps you can use your obvious technical skills and knowhow to work out how we can replace the Intel penalty with something more benign. I have tried, but can't find where the Intel warning is hidden.
I have downloaded and extracted the apk of the system app remover you mentioned. But until I can get rid of the Intel warning I won't bother to re-root the YB and test if it will clear the junk.
#carepack: at the moment, you must buy the stock firmware (and won't it be expensive!). All part of lenny's screw.
thx to all for youre response. my hope is that with next update the problem will solve by itself. We'll see. I were doin this ooi and was aware of things like that. So no drama for me.
@zamzenos
Buying the stock firmware? Could you provide more info about this?
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thx to all for youre response. my hope is that with next update the problem will solve by itself. We'll see. I were doin this ooi and was aware of things like that. So no drama for me.
@zamzenos
Buying the stock firmware? Could you provide more info about this?
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Yes, that could well do it. But will there be an update? There's a new 12" YB on offer. Could be our 10" version is history already. But we could then hope that they will release the stock.
Re buying the stock: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Android-Yoga-Series-Tablets/Lenovo-Yoga-Book-Firmware/td-p/3511903
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Yes, that could well do it. But will there be an update? There's a new 12" YB on offer. Could be our 10" version is history already. But we could then hope that they will release the stock.
Re buying the stock: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Android-Yoga-Series-Tablets/Lenovo-Yoga-Book-Firmware/td-p/3511903
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According to this:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/1...views-cite-software-issues-incredible-design/
We'll receive the nougat Update.
Greetings
Hey out there,
my HDX 7 (thor) was running CM11 or CM12 for over two years - dunno actually which version in detail - and it was used by my parents, who actually gave me a call this week saying that the kindle won't start anymore. I'm not sure what they did, but it seems that it is now stucked in a bootloop - because it's only booting into fastboot mode when turning on.
ADB isn't working - I tried to flash a new recovery on fastboot mode - sadly I'm only receiving some writing error.
Is there a way to fix this issue with the loop, even when the device can only be adressed via fastboot?
Cheers!
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Hey out there,
my HDX 7 (thor) was running CM11 or CM12 for over two years - dunno actually which version in detail - and it was used by my parents, who actually gave me a call this week saying that the kindle won't start anymore. I'm not sure what they did, but it seems that it is now stucked in a bootloop - because it's only booting into fastboot mode when turning on.
ADB isn't working - I tried to flash a new recovery on fastboot mode - sadly I'm only receiving some writing error.
Is there a way to fix this issue with the loop, even when the device can only be adressed via fastboot?
Cheers!
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Yee - but it's not easy unless you have access to a Linux or OSX (Macintosh) platform. Upside is once successfully recovered you can install Lineage 14.1 which is a newer/mainstream varient of CM based on Android 7.x (Nougat). That said, carefully consider whether you have the skills, tools and stomach to take on this work given the age of the device (2013) and battery which is likely approaching EOL.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
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Yee - but it's not easy unless you have access to a Linux or OSX (Macintosh) platform. Upside is once successfully recovered you can install Lineage 14.1 which is a newer/mainstream varient of CM based on Android 7.x (Nougat). That said, carefully consider whether you have the skills, tools and stomach to take on this work given the age of the device (2013) and battery which is likely approaching EOL.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/multi-platform-1-click-bootloader-t3241014
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Thanks for your reply, already noticed your One-Click-Tool. Can it be used with any Linux distribution? Does it work with Live-CDs or VMs? I admit its much effort to put in, but I see it as a challenge. Actually I was going to use QDLoader -Method. If your tools works with Live-CD/VM I would give it a try.
chippler said:
Thanks for your reply, already noticed your One-Click-Tool. Can it be used with any Linux distribution? Does it work with Live-CDs or VMs? I admit its much effort to put in, but I see it as a challenge. Actually I was going to use QDLoader -Method. If your tools works with Live-CD/VM I would give it a try.
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Not my original tool; you have @draxie to thank for that. No VMs or live-CDs TTBOMK.
Thx, then I will setup ubuntu on an external drive (usb stick e.g.). Tried Qloader today, but didn't worked due to the latest fw on it.