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Hello all,
Like seemingly many others, my io edtion galaxy tab 10.1 is blocked in a boot loop. I've read about some methods allowing to reset the tablet thanks to adb and or fastboot.
But my problem is that in whatever state my tablet is, adb and fastboot never seem to be able to detect it, so I can't use them to wipe it and I don't see an other so I can't repair my tablet.
My question is : has anyone been able to make a boolooping tablet detectable by android dev tools ?
Alternatively, has anyone been able to get in touch with samsung support on that issue ? Are io edition tablets under warranty ? I haven't seen any reports related to that.
Thanks in advance for your answers, it is my last chance attempt to make that tablet work again.
Are you able to enter Download Mode? If so, you should be able to communicate with your tablet using Odin.
Go to the link in my signature and read Sections IV and VI.
If someone else can point you to the correct .tar file for your device (do not use the one T-Mobile one), you can just follow directions in Section VI to restore your tablet.
Regarding warranty, if you have messed around with your device's firmware, it should be void. Try to solve the issue yourself.
Teovald said:
Hello all,
Like seemingly many others, my io edtion galaxy tab 10.1 is blocked in a boot loop. I've read about some methods allowing to reset the tablet thanks to adb and or fastboot.
But my problem is that in whatever state my tablet is, adb and fastboot never seem to be able to detect it, so I can't use them to wipe it and I don't see an other so I can't repair my tablet.
My question is : has anyone been able to make a boolooping tablet detectable by android dev tools ?
Alternatively, has anyone been able to get in touch with samsung support on that issue ? Are io edition tablets under warranty ? I haven't seen any reports related to that.
Thanks in advance for your answers, it is my last chance attempt to make that tablet work again.
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The issue here is having the right driver. Assuming you imstalled the amdroid ask, run sdk mamager tick 3rd party then usb drivers and let the sdk manager install the drivers. Thwm go to your pc control panel and check for android or samsung device (going by memory here) if there is an exclamation mark, right click and selwct update driver then 'let me choose' then find android device among the listed. Click that and try odin
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Moving to Q&A
Thanks a lot for those answers, I have finally been able to restore my tablet using this method found on rootzwiki / topic 2525 guide wifi flashing stock bootloader to io tab (sorry but i can't post links on xda)
Sadly, it also installed samsung's touchwiz but that is nothing that a custom rom can't fix .
Hi all,
I was able to flash ROM from : LNK1
but I have a problem with touchscreen which works upside down. When I press screen on top it actually shows that I pressed at bottom of screen. I was looking for solution many days and have learned a lot from many sites and different forum threads, but surprisingly non of the solution works for me. I am not able to reach proper file to change proper property to change this behavior. Most probably i need to set somewhere: ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 as described here: LNK2, but I am not able to find nor edit script.bin on my phone, here I found some info: LNK3 and also here is very interesting info about partitions: LNK4 but I can't find this script.bin on my phone. any ideas?
My phone is china phone 1:1 Real MTL 6589 GT-I9500, I was able to flash several ROM's using SP Flash tool from LNK5, I know how to do this, but no matter which ROM I flash no matter which recovery image I flash this touch screen behavior is still upside down as described. Ideas:
1. set ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 in script.bin on my phone - I can't mount proper partition, don't know which partition should I mount, can't find this file
2. set ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 in script.bin on ROM file before flashing - don't know where to look for this file and don't know how to edit ROM before flashing.
What I know: how to root my phone, how to get to it using adb, how to use android-sdk, how to flash using SP flash tools, how to use recovery mode, clean user data, how to use SP Flash tool, how to switch on developer mode, switch on USB debugging, switch on "show touches". I spent 2 weeks reading many different forum threads and looking for proper solution, so please do not give simple dummy replay: "google it", I know how to google it. If you are experienced android user, please help with some hints or proper, relevant forum threads.
Sorry for links, I am not able to put them in proper format - forum rule for new users – I have attached PDF file with proper links.
Thanks in advance!
daniel.pakulski said:
Hi all,
I have a problem with touchscreen which works upside down.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi,
Did you manage to solve this problem????
I have the exact same problem :crying:
bigrammy said:
Hi,
Did you manage to solve this problem????
I have the exact same problem :crying:
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no, not yet, I am running out of ideas, no solution so far
Men. After flashing for 5 days with different roms i found 2 working.
Wnated to started from scratch with the last one. It installs but touchscreen is totally mixed up
I have also an 1:1 I9500 S4 suposenly from HDC but looking at al the roms it looks like a Fly
I used the same rom like you , and after flashing the first time all was perfect but after a format / download it went wrong i think.
Do you have the original rom from your phone ?
Maybe then we can reinstall en recompile
possible solution
daniel.pakulski said:
Hi all,
I was able to flash ROM from : LNK1
but I have a problem with touchscreen which works upside down. When I press screen on top it actually shows that I pressed at bottom of screen. I was looking for solution many days and have learned a lot from many sites and different forum threads, but surprisingly non of the solution works for me. I am not able to reach proper file to change proper property to change this behavior. Most probably i need to set somewhere: ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 as described here: LNK2, but I am not able to find nor edit script.bin on my phone, here I found some info: LNK3 and also here is very interesting info about partitions: LNK4 but I can't find this script.bin on my phone. any ideas?
My phone is china phone 1:1 Real MTL 6589 GT-I9500, I was able to flash several ROM's using SP Flash tool from LNK5, I know how to do this, but no matter which ROM I flash no matter which recovery image I flash this touch screen behavior is still upside down as described. Ideas:
1. set ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 in script.bin on my phone - I can't mount proper partition, don't know which partition should I mount, can't find this file
2. set ctp_revert_y_flag = 1 in script.bin on ROM file before flashing - don't know where to look for this file and don't know how to edit ROM before flashing.
What I know: how to root my phone, how to get to it using adb, how to use android-sdk, how to flash using SP flash tools, how to use recovery mode, clean user data, how to use SP Flash tool, how to switch on developer mode, switch on USB debugging, switch on "show touches". I spent 2 weeks reading many different forum threads and looking for proper solution, so please do not give simple dummy replay: "google it", I know how to google it. If you are experienced android user, please help with some hints or proper, relevant forum threads.
Sorry for links, I am not able to put them in proper format - forum rule for new users – I have attached PDF file with proper links.
Thanks in advance!
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Possible Solution to us.
I am at work now, but when I arrive home, I will try and post.
My fake is working
My Fake Android MTK 6589 is working perfect with the following rom.
needrom.com/download/star-i9500-s4-mtk6589-quad-core-android-4-2-9/
have to complete the url with 3w at the begining.
Thanks for your help friends.
Enrique.
I have tablet Teclast X10 Plus ((F2D6) Intel Z8300 Cherry Trail CPU. Android 5.1 only. Unable to find any information on how to root this device. Assistance will be appreciated. Thanking you.
Same here, no info from the company. Worse, we are theoretically supposed to be able to install Windows 10, but Teclast does not give any drivers for that. With only 2go of RAM, I don't care that much about Win 10, but not being able to root is frustrating. I've tried fastboot OEM unlock on the device, it said it worked, but it actually didn't
There's no OEM information for stock firmware flashing?
If you go there : teclast.com/en/firmware/ and type: f2d6 , then you have the only thing that they gave us, it's an Intel flash tool with the current firmware and android 5.1. I guess that there is something in there we could start with, but I'm not an expert. Other than that, the company give no support whatsoever and doesn't answer emails.
As for other information: I've tried to root with KingoRoot, it shows successful, my device rebooted, but seems to hang after the second boot stage, unable to load the O.S. anymore. I had to re-flash the device to fix it.
Somebody found a way to root: hispatablets.com/tablets-teclast/root-teclast-x10-plus-solucionado-t8419.html
I’ve never been that happy to know more than one language
If you need help with the instructions (in Spanish), just ask. I’ve tried and it’s working, my x10 plus is now rooted.
Still, the procedure is a bit clunky and I’m sure we can optimize the process (and fixed the reboot needed problem after the --daemon).
This is a good step and it seems like with this and the package given by Teclast we have enough information to do a lot of things… Still, there is work to do…
how i can get dualboot? I need windows 10 / android version but unfortunatelly i bought android only
Found a review saying this tablet has 'upside down' problem. Basically, it displays some apps upside down and there's no way to fix it.
Do you experience that too?
Flyagaric : It's not impossible, but it is super easy to fix (for those with this bug), you just choose one particular position (I suggest landscape), you go in options and lock the rotation. Every apps will properly open in the current position.
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LG Aristo v10g Metropcs
How do i start configuring this phone without a google account?
A friend who was using it gave me this phone but forgot the boot password and the google account was not of him. So, now, we can´t use the phone.
Mephis96 said:
How do i start configuring this phone without a google account?
A friend who was using it gave me this phone but forgot the boot password and the google account was not of him. So, now, we can´t use the phone.
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You mean to say that the phone is in frp mode?
(Factory reset protection)
Yes
FRP..... thanks, id did not know what it means.
Yes, it is in FRP
Mephis96 said:
FRP..... thanks, id did not know what it means.
Yes, it is in FRP
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Can you please tell me the phone model and it's info.
LG Aristo v10g from Metropcs
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Can you please tell me the phone model and it's info.
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Ita LGMS210 v10g.
What's more do you want me to send? I dont know which information do you need?
[PC] HOW TO CURE A BRICKED M-TEK DEVICE!!
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• Download and Install the Android USB drivers for your device that I have mentioned below.
• Power Off your device and remove the battery (only if it's removable)
• Download the stock ROM or the Custom ROM on your PC that you want to flash. (GIVEN BELOW)
• Download and extract SPFT (Smart Phone Flash Tool) on your PC, you will be able to see the files shown in the picture below. (Pic 1.1)
• Open Flash tool.exe (Pic 1.2)
• Once SPFT is launched tap on Download tab. (Pic 1.3)
• In download tab click on Scatter-Loading button. (Pic 1.4)
• Now locate the Scatter File that you will find in the Stock ROM folder that you downloaded in step 3. (Pic 1.5)
• Click on Download button to start the flashing process.(Pic 1.6)
• After finishing a success message will appear. (Pic 1.7)
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Downloads:-
https://androiddatahost.com/b9cyw (DRIVERS)
https://spflashtool.com/download/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1744_Win.zip (SPFT)
https://www.needrom.com/download/lenovo-s850/ (ROM FOR LENOVO S850, REGISTRATION NEEDED ON WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD THE ROM)
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Mephis96 said:
Ita LGMS210 v10g.
What's more do you want me to send? I dont know which information do you need?
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I was working on another project that you can see below give me 1 hour I'll get back to you ASAP.
Best tool like SetCPU for controlling CPU with profiles?
SetCPU doesn't allow core control though
Mephis96 said:
Ita LGMS210 v10g.
What's more do you want me to send? I dont know which information do you need?
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How to BYPASS FRP LOCK!
Test conducted on Virtual Machine on my PC
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I am not responsible for any damage you may cause to your device!
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Never wanted to upload it but did it because I aim at helping people.
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Google FRP (factory reset protection) is aimed at making a stolen phone less valuable.
We usually keep our phones locked with a password or pattern but once its stolen it is easy to erase the data (via Hard Reset) and reuse the phone. With Google FRP in place, whenever the phone is formatted using hardware keys it will ask for the last synced google account details before proceeding further.
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Until now, everytime some sort of hack comes out to bypass this screen and then its patched with a security update very soon. Same is the case with LG Aristo. There is a working solution as of now but it may not last long. Let’s see how to get this working –
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How to Bypass LG Aristo Google Account –
This process is lengthy, but it’s a sure shot method and works every time.
We need 2 apps to complete this bypass process. They are Shortcut Master Lite and Sidebar Lite. Download the zip file from below link.
DOWNLOAD
>Extract the zip file and transfer the apk files to a micro sd card. Install the SD card in your LG Aristo before proceeding further.
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Mephis96 said:
Ita LGMS210 v10g.
What's more do you want me to send? I dont know which information do you need?
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Done
Drop a like on all my replies so I can stay encouraged and help you further.
YeshYyyK said:
Best tool like SetCPU for controlling CPU with profiles?
SetCPU doesn't allow core control though
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You may use Kernel Manager it's super useful and will do what you're asking for!
Hi ! Could you help me with my problem ?? https://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=446201503
No one seems to be able to help me... thanks a lot!!!!
antoflos said:
Hi ! Could you help me with my problem ?? https://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=446201503
No one seems to be able to help me... thanks a lot!!!!
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I will definitely help you just give me one hour but can you post the following info:
Model Number:
Exact Problem:
How that problem occured:
Model Number: SM-G935F / Galaxy S7 edge
Exact Problem : I can't go back to the dock ROM
How that problem occured : Last week, I wanted to try to change my phone a SM-G935F on a custom rom " Minotaurus Oreo V10". I did it successfuly but didn't like it so much so I decided to go back to stock Rom.
I used Odin and a stock ROM for that but I think I made a big mistake by not wiping with TWRP before flashing with Odin.
It resulted that my phone was stocked on the S7 edge logo. Luckly I can go on download mode so it's not hard bricked but Odin failed on every flash I've tried. It stoped at the step "config.msi"
To flash I used this dock Rom : SM-G935F_1_20161201150115_pbdym44h2s_fac
x.ak**** said:
I will definitely help you just give me one hour but can you post the following info:
Model Number:
Exact Problem:
How that problem occured:
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Hey man this quite difficult and i need to install this phone's firmware on my VIRTUAL Machine, basically I request you to wait for the time being so I can save your phone.
Drop a like on all my comments above to encourage me.
Huawei P10+ Firmware on Huawei P10 - by accident
Hi:
On my P10, I used Firmwarefinder for Huawei to find the firmware (Oreo with EMUI 8) and after verifying, I downloaded and upgraded the P10 to new firmware. After reboot, the dpi is seemed changed (as picture attached) and when I went to check it on about phone, it says Model is VKY (which is Huawei P10+) - picture attached.
Is there a way to rollback and install the correct firmware on this phone somehow?
antoflos said:
Model Number: SM-G935F / Galaxy S7 edge
Exact Problem : I can't go back to the dock ROM
How that problem occured : Last week, I wanted to try to change my phone a SM-G935F on a custom rom " Minotaurus Oreo V10". I did it successfuly but didn't like it so much so I decided to go back to stock Rom.
I used Odin and a stock ROM for that but I think I made a big mistake by not wiping with TWRP before flashing with Odin.
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For being able to make the downgrade operation you will have to use a Windows based computer on which you will then install Odin (an official program developed by Samsung and used on update types of operations).
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Download Odin on your computer; afterwards install the program by following on screen prompts.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge USB drivers must be installed on your PC too – use Samsung KIES in that respect.
Download the stock / official Android OS for your S7 Edge – from SamMobile or from Samsung’s official website.
Power off your device and reboot into download mode: press and hold the Power, Volume Down and Home buttons for a few moments; then connect your phone with your computer with the help of the USB cable.
After making sure that Odin has recognized your device (the “added” message must be displayed and the ID:COM field should be turned yellow or blue) from the program select the PA option.
Load the firmware file; don’t select the Re Partition and Auto Reboot options; click on Start when done.
Wait while your SGS7 Edge is being updated; when done, remove the USB cord and reboot your phone.
For further info related to the update process reply to my thread
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xironimoh said:
Hi:
On my P10, I used Firmwarefinder for Huawei to find the firmware (Oreo with EMUI 8) and after verifying, I downloaded and upgraded the P10 to new firmware. After reboot, the dpi is seemed changed (as picture attached) and when I went to check it on about phone, it says Model is VKY (which is Huawei P10+) - picture attached.
Is there a way to rollback and install the correct firmware on this phone somehow?
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No pictures attached!! and yes you can roll back to the stock ROM or even customize the DPI according to your phone [ROOT REQUIRED]
Let me know which one you prefer?
Also like all my comments above to encourage me to help you even faster.
hi i bought this tablet few weeks ago and i have in my hands for around a week , i'm having some serious issues to use it because the rom basically sucks (continous crash of almost every app, sometimes it reboots by himself etc.)
i wanted to ask if other people have it and if they're facing the same issues , and the most important thing :if there is a twrp and a custom rom to replace this abomination
sorry for my bad english
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
snufkin said:
I received this tablet a week ago and it just restarted once. Not that bad.
I just have another issue: battery charging. Just 3 days ago, I found that the i8 max couldn't be fully charged! Charging stopped at 83% even I plugged in for whole night. I will try the soft-reset tonight and see what happened.
Anyone having similar problem?
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Tried using Power + Vol- but the device kept rebooting. Then pressing Power + Vol+ gave me a boot menu. I selected wipe cache and reboot again ...... no luck. The battery meter stayed at 86% after 8 hours of charging
Seems we need a better rom.
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
antoniob91 said:
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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If you could share instructions and files for bootloader unlock and root to the forum, that would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
antoniob91 said:
Now it's easier
For unlock bootloader you need to download mediatek drivers on Windows and activate usb debug and oem unlock bootloader (or similar) in dev option , from then open a powershell and use adb like other phones
For twrp , google "voyo i8 max twrp" guide and download link are there (i think it s not allowed to post external link)
For root download superSU and flash from twrp
If you need other infos , ask
Sorry for my bad english , it's difficult to write a guide in another language
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Hi. Thanks. My difficulty is actually to find the TWRP file for the i8 Max. Googling it leads you to the GetDroidTips website which gives you a link to the twrp file that is on a Russian forum page. However the download link on that Russian forum page is dead. I tried to contact the writer of the article on GetDroidTips website, but he's not responding. All I want really is a valid download link to the twrp file. Everything else I should be able to do fine from there...
Could someone post the TWRP file someplace...
Once I can load TWRP and root I'll make a backup of the bare firmware and make it available.
antoniob91 said:
Finally i succesfully unlocked bootloader , flashed a twrp (starting with a xiaomi redmi note 4 twrp i make the porting to make it works on voyo)
And flashed superSU too
But the experience on this tablet still sucks
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
Need it too
hs4842 said:
Any chance you could post a link to the TWRP you used. The Russian site no longer has it
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Hi,
Twrp for Voyo I8 Max
Can someone help please?
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad."
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I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
Thanks
Hi bro,
Honestly, I don't figure out what you mean 'cause my English is poor. I guess you wanna find a method to root your i8 plus. I port a twrp for i8 plus with the same method I mentioned.
Again, I don't guarantee that this recovery will not damage your device. You MUST take risk by yourself.
Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1p3RZcLO73-jm1Xm5gdvBwUhoIGHiZFjX
By the way, what do you mean about "ADMINISTRATOR: Can we..."?
Note: twrp recovery comes from following link:
www androidiani com
/forum/modding-vernee-thor/506324-vernee-thor-mt6753-3gb-ram-16gb-flash-modding.html
hs4842 said:
I have the i8 Plus framework file that Voyo has for an i8 reload image. I will try my hand at creating TWRP file and see how they differ. Really need to get my device rooted so I can get the CPU control optimised and to see just how much of the OS is faked by parms in the kernel.
Already had one Octa-Core pad that was actually a dual core hyped up. Lucky for me the guy was in the USA and filed for a refund on it. Only found out after I rooted it and reran tests to really see what was on the inside.
Even so, there are a lot of great reviews about my device. Perhaps I'll try my hand at porting Dirty Unicorn, Remix OS, or Android 8.x.
As is, I'll pay my review after I load the second SIM with my new number.
ADMINISTRATOR: Can we get our own forum group for our device?
Device: Voyo i8 Max
Device code: i8-max
Thanks
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Worked like magic
thanks a lot
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
* I'm not a pro. Thus, I may NOT provide help for your technical problems. I also NOT sure those recoverys won't damage your pad or data. If you have doubts about this, please do not download them.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
Note:
1. The original twrp recoverys are prepared for Xiaomi Redmi Note4_MTK by cofface and geoanto555.
2. Aditya Singh's article is "How to Port TWRP for MediaTek 64 bit MT67XX Devices!!"
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antoniob91 said:
The firmware from voyo website is not able to flash with sp tools , or twrp so is useless .
If somebody successfully port or create an alternative rom for this tab let us know
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The file on the Voyo site is for the i8-Plus. I have sent repeated emails to "VoyoJack" and have received no response. I have another email address for him and I will try that way. I have recently tried to review the files and found that the framework is the wrong one. I think Voyo made a mistake in posting it - but it is possible that the same framework loads on both devices. Voyo has yet to confirm this.
The actual .img file is a SP Tools recovery image with scatter. (If you don't know what that means, look up how the SP Tools program works).
hs4842 said:
The framework file, while a .img extension, is actually a zip file with all the ADB pulls of the software. Which makes me think they slapped together something to appease folk like us. But it does contain the boot loader and the scatter files needed to make a working TWRP.
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Actually the file is a scatter retrieved file that is an entire copy of the i8 Plus framework - that is loaded on i8 Plus and Max (not sure if loaded on PRO). The USA versions of the i8 Max have additional security measures to keep folks from modifying them. Although bootloader unlock programs for other Voyo products seem to work on this device as well.
The device may very well have fake IMEI numbers. The IMEI number does not pass validation. While they will work on most networks, they are still invalid IMEI numbers. Additionally, the serial numbers of these devices are 0123456789ABCDEF - which means they are common hack loads of Android on the device. Even though the device has great performance, the drawbacks of having them work on LTE networks, and overheating of the communications chip are common problems. The overheating causes the device to cut back on communications. Which pretty much sucks if you are trying to play an onlilne game with multiple users.
I have the Voyo i8 Max with two different carriers loaded. AT&T and T-Mobile respectively. It works. It does what I want it to do. However, the fact this has IMEI issues, is darn near almost impossible to root, and has a support system that sucks (zero communications and support from Voyo) should turn away users that are less daring.
Jacky Lan said:
Hi all,
I follow Aditya Singh's article to port 3 twrp recoverys for Voyo i8 max.
Installing with SP Flash Tool, I can boot to each recovery of them.
You can choose one of them and I hope it works well on you pad.
Download link: (As a new guy, I can't post any link now. Open it by yourself)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DSPQWmFFQlDvPLZUKupo8TpU2dHTueYB
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I have confirmed that these files do in fact work. However: A word of caution. I had problems getting my device to boot after installing TWRP. It should be noted that you will have to unlock your boot loader (the Voyo Boot Loader Unlock program for other devices worked for mine too. The Fastboot commands are simple enough to run by hand get the job done). This will wipe your device and reboot.
Since Voyo is a Chinese company, the USA has restrictions on what the device has to employ for security. That includes a trusted, locked bootloader. Once you unlock it your device will display a warning that your device is no longer trusted, and give you a (long) 5 second delay before booting. This will also cause a number of Google services to see your device as not being in compliance.
Translation: You won't be able to watch Netflix on your device....but seriously - Who would want to?? Just load Showbox.apk on it, and Blokada (blokada.org) to kill the ads. (with regards to Blokada - do not load the Mother Of All Ads filter. It will crash blokada)
You must:
1. Install Super User app on your SD Card **BEFORE** you install TWRP. This is the program that cleans up some of the mess the TWRP install leaves behind.
2. Install TWRP via SP Tools. Be sure to backup your recovery.img file before you start (via SP Tools - learn how to use this app before you mess with it)
3. Clear Cache and Delvic cache.
4. Reboot back into Recovery mode
5. Install Super User app. This will clean up the device so you don't get stuck while booting.
At this point you can load and configure your device. Problem is you will not be able to enjoy anything other than GSM speeds (3G) until you fix your IMEI numbers.
***YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING***
6. The IMEI numbers that ship with the Voyo i8 Max are invalid. Go online to site that has an IMEI Generator and generate a IMEI based on Samsung Galaxy LTE device of your choice. Record two of the numbers down (for SIM1 and SIM2). You'll need these in a moment.
Just be careful that the IMEI number you pick is not a duplicate of someone else's phone or you might get blocked.
7. Use the App Ghost Phone to set the new IMEI numbers. After you have set the numbers, shut your phone off for at least 10 minutes. This will let the network forget your device is 3G. After ten minutes turn your device on and if you have 4G LTE in your range, you will see the 4G icon and either another 4G icon, that means you only have 4G in your area for fastest speed, or 4G and LTE noted for LTE speeds.
After I done this I loaded Androoster and Root Booster to speed my device up even further. Bringing the look and feel of my phablet up to workstation level operations. Installed Viper for Android for added sound features and increase of volume (speaker is very weak on the tablet). Added VPN software, Anti-Virus, and Adaware for near ad free use. Although a lot of ads now are fed by the host server of the app and adware does not block those completely.
I have used my machine for almost two months now and really enjoy it. While the device does not have a GPS, Waze does a good job at ignoring this fact. Google Maps is useless on this device without a good Compass. There exists a kit project for a Bluetooth compass that is reported to work with this device.
Be careful of the type of Bluetooth headphones you choose. I have a mono-speaker Cobra trucker headset. It links well but nothing plays through it except phone calls. For generic mono with mic get a gaming bluetooth cheap headset. Or spend the money for Parrot Trucker headset. For Music, direct wire or find a good over-the-ear set that does Bluetooth very well. Found a $10 set on Wish that did the job so well I bought 2 (one for the Mrs.).
I'm still bugging Voyo for the I8 Max install firmware. The one they have is the i8 Plus SD dump. Doesn't work with our gear, but we can use it as a template for mods if necessary. Particularly with TWRP.
I hope this helps. Please click thanks and keep the good stuff rolling...
Need rom dump of I8 Max
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
silver-net-surfer said:
Hello,
I'm new to the I8 Max and have had no joy with Voyo, who do not really seem interested in the foreign markets.
I am very interested in your post and I tried to flash the TWRP recovery but now my I8 Max will not work - it is bricked. I need a rom dump of the system from SP Flash Tool or WwR_MTK_2.40 so I can restore the entire firmware including bootloader. If anybody out there can help, it would be appreciated. MediaTek chips are very robust and as long as I can obtain the original firmware, I should be able to flash back to a working state using SP Flash tool. If someone has the correct firmware from the manufacturer, that would be a blessing. I appreciate any and all help offered.
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Following FWs are official released. (Replace '|' by '/' and '#' by '.')
Release at 20180223 from Chinese site https:||pan#baidu#com/s/1smg0knN
Release at 20180809 from English site https:||www#dropbox#com/sh/pk4ig0nu2d57oa0/AADFgYJRWA6QD8TP5WXCf4Nna?dl=0
Chinese site http:||www#myvoyo#com/xiazai/anzhou/i8%5FMax/down/
English site http:||en#myvoyo#com/xiazai/V%5Ftablets%5Fseries/i8%5FMax/down/
Hi guys. I just boarded the Voyo i8 max ship so lets see what else we find out.
Mine does have GPS. Google maps locks a location with hardware gps only. I don't use google location services and never will (in any of my devices).
No compass still. That's fine with me and I knew beforehand.
I think voyo does have interest in the overseas market as the device has keyboard and manuals in some kind of English but is not interested in having real customer support (as spected from a cheap China device). No suprises for me there.
Screen is a little unresponsive to touch probably because of the plastic screen protector or because of the 'palm rejection' from the pressure pen compatibility. I won't take the screen protector until the pen arrives... if it ever arrives (bought from Geekbuying).
Scroll is sluggish due to kernel tweaks or something but you can 'fix' it.
Awesome solution to the choppy scrolling: SuperTouch app from the play store. I'm amazed this really worked and no root needed to boot! Honesty don't know how that shlt works but it does. Set it to 500 smooth level because I didn't pay for the full app but damn, I might do as well because the recommended smooth level for this device's specs is more than triple! But you need to pay a few bucks.
Audio suck balls. Mono and as loud as a wishper. It almost makes the job done. I will try to hack the butt out of this device in a couple of monts and try to install real speakers and getting stereo might be a challenge depending of how stupid voyo 'engieneers' were.
Cameras are a joke (as spected).
Screen is nice (probably half the reason we bought this device) but spect bleeeding and quirks. Mine has shadow eyeliner at the right edge.
Keyboard is not worth buying unless at a discount or you really, really need a screen cover. I know I do. Plus point being bluetooth, bad point having the worse back shortcut ever. Home is esc, back is that mac flowr thingy + tiny ass backspace and recent apps...kinda shortcut is alt+tab. Alt+F4 is impossible to do with this keyboard.
The experience of the typing. Its usable, better than touch typing the screen while sitting on the desktop, but way worse than using swype, swiftkey or google board gliding. Still a pain because its like typing in a remote control.
It attaches to the device pretty poorly. It preffers to attach to the front of the device.
Unlike the voyo i8 pro this one has google play working out of the box.
Wifi is poor at medium range and unusable at long range. 2.4ghz. Haven't testet 5ghz.
4G is unavailable to me as my carriers only use B2 and B4 which this tablet doesn't support (haven't put a SIM yet but will in a couple weeks).
The pen... buttons don't work according to everyone. I can't tell, mine was never shipped.
That's all so far. I have had this device for almost an hour.