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I have a chinese TVpad2 mini-pc running on custom linux (factory OS) with busybox.
I want to install Android or anything other than the factory OS but there's a lot of problems with this device:
-Filesystem is CRAMFS
-Can only access as root through telnet
-Can't access bootloader or put into FWDN (no info how this is done for this device)
What I have:
-Firmware update that contains the kernel
-Telnet root access
-Physical access to device (USB flashdrive only)
There is a forum dedicated to TVpad but they are also having trouble installing an OS on tvpad2...
What do I need to know that will help me accomplish this?
thanks
TVpad3
Hi,
I actually have TVpad3 which is very similar to your TVpad2, and Im very keen on having Android developed for these TVpads.
Theres probably thousands of these wasted devices around the world after the TVpad pirate network got shutdown.
Ive searched high and low, and so far have Not found any trace of any custom Android development anywhere.
So hopefully we can kick start something here !
This is what I know so far ....
Since the devices run on highly stripped-down Android OS, we know these devices can run android and should be a potential for custom Android development.
Unfortunately theres little hardware or development info out there for these devices.
But as far as I know, the hardware platform for these models are all based on Telechip TCC89xx chips.
https://www.telechips.com/eng/Product/consumer_pro13.asp
I have a TVpad3 personally, which I believe is based on a Telechips TCC8925.
Ive found that there are a few similar devices out there based on this platform, including the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks which have very similar specs to TVpad3 (512mb RAM, 4gb Flash).
So we definitely know that the TVpad's hardware is capable of running full blown Android !
http://www.cnx-software.com/2012/06...v-box-powered-by-telechips-tcc8923-cortex-a5/
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/36988-cx-01-cortex-a5/
Telechips has released platform sources here, with the latest being Android KitKat... its a bit old but could have potential for a starting point...
https://www.telechips.com/technical_support/kor/opensource/opensource_list.asp
I havent found anything about booting these devices into Recovery or ADB.
But there seems to be some mention of a "FWDN" mode here:
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/other-tv-players/4695-cx-01-information-by-tatubias
http://tvpadtalk.ca/discussion/506/how-to-unbrick-your-tvpad1
http://androtab.info/arm/telechips/how-to-update/
http://auswitch.xyz/2012/08/16/how-to-upgrade-firmware-for-cx-01-mini-pc/
From what I can gather, FWDN works in conjunction with a Windows-based utility used to flash firmware over a USB cable.
And this poses the biggest problem for TVpads, they DONT have any peripheral USB port !
I've pulled my TVpad3 apart, and found what appears to be provision for a USB header, but im not sure if these are functional even if a USB socket was soldered in ?
If we can get a functional USB peripheral port working, then that would lead us to the Second problem, that is, HOW to activate FWDN mode on the TVpad ?
From what I can gather, different Telechip TCC89xx based devices seem to have different ways to enter FWDN mode.
Some devices require a certain key combo to be pressed during power up, while others need a hidden button pressed or certain pins on the circuit board to be shorted.
So before we can even think about developing Android, we need to figure out those two issues...
1 - USB connectivity, so that we can flash it with FWDN tool.
2 - How to enter FWDN mode, so that the FWDN tool can talk to the TVpad.
If we can overcome these two issues, then we can start building sources.
Or even flash ROMs from similar Telechip TCC89xx based devices.
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone out there.
And I hope we can really make some progress here
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Unfortunately I've hard-bricked my TVpad2 playing around with fdisk command in telnet. I found out that if you repartition and then copied all the data back, changes will be persistent so you can store whatever onto the NAND flash. Just don't delete the partition containing linux which I idiotically did... oh well.
Anyway there's a command utility "tccbox" with various tools one of them having the ability to update firmware. Hopefully TVpad3 has it as well?
Sorry to hear you bricked your TVpad !
I guess your only way back is to FWDN flash it.
I wasnt even aware the TVpads had telnet enabled.
But that "tccbox" utility sounds very interesting.
I wonder if we can use it to flash firmwares from other TeleChips based devices ???
.... such as the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks.
wildchill said:
Sorry to hear you bricked your TVpad !
I guess your only way back is to FWDN flash it.
I wasnt even aware the TVpads had telnet enabled.
But that "tccbox" utility sounds very interesting.
I wonder if we can use it to flash firmwares from other TeleChips based devices ???
.... such as the Pandawill CX-01 TV sticks.
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Hi i have found my old TVpad3 but no working now, i want flash it for use to android device, you have any tutorial for this PLS
TY
RCA 10" Touchscreen Tablet PC/DVD Combo Featuring Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
*No idea why it says PC/DVD as its Android not Windows.
ASIN/Model numbers: ASIN: B077L4VBHK Model: DRP2091
RCA typical RCT number: RCT6603W47M7
Chipset/CPU: MT8127
Ports: 1x Mirco USB (supports ADB! etc. unlike VikingPRO), 1xUSB A, 1xHDMI (mini i believe), 1xMicroSD slot (supports up to 128GB)
Special: 1xDVD/CD Reader/Drive. has unlockable bootloader via fastboot oem unlock
Root Attempts: (Failed: KingoRoot, SRS, KingRoot, RootMaster)
MTK Droid Root & Tools and SP Flash Tools don't seem to work right with this cant create scatter etc. (i assume because of MT8127)
Links:
Walmart/Wally World
Amazon
if any dev could help me root this and get custom recovery would be great.
UPDATE: Thanks to NepoRood (and my testing) theres now CWM recovery (attached to post extract zip and flash img via fastboot flash recovery command.) unfortunately we were still unable to get root access.. if anyone has this device or wants to help root this pm me.
Additional files attached maybe someone can build me cwm or twrp for this as i could never get anything to build for mtk devices.
darkensx said:
Additional files attached maybe someone can build me cwm or twrp for this as i could never get anything to build for mtk devices.
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I found various firmware downloads, but need to know the exact type of firmware you are running.
Example of one I found: rct6603w47m7-android6.0-v23-v2.15.80 (<-- underlined part is what matters)
If you boot into recovery, it should show you the type of firmware you have.
NepoRood said:
I found various firmware downloads, but need to know the exact type of firmware you are running.
Example of one I found: rct6603w47m7-android6.0-v23-v2.15.80 (<-- underlined part is what matters)
If you boot into recovery, it should show you the type of firmware you have.
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DRP2091-android6.0-v62-v1.19.90-E02
*also says on very bottom of screen "supported API: 3"
**DRP2091 is rct6603w47m7 not sure why there's so many different model/serial numbers referencing the same exact device...
also i managed to dump the whole device via SP tools readback on linux so if anything beyond recovery or boot img are needed i should have it.
darkensx said:
DRP2091-android6.0-v62-v1.19.90-E02
*also says on very bottom of screen "supported API: 3"
**DRP2091 is rct6603w47m7 not sure why there's so many different model/serial numbers referencing the same exact device...
also i managed to dump the whole device via SP tools readback on linux so if anything beyond recovery or boot img are needed i should have it.
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That version isn't on the site (or any v1.19.x), I'll download the images from the OP in a bit and see what's inside...
NepoRood said:
That version isn't on the site (or any v1.19.x), I'll download the images from the OP in a bit and see what's inside...
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Had the same issue also I came across a bunch of ota test files on a Chinese site but links were dead and because no ota update is available i can't grab the ota url or file name. So ended up hitting a dead end.
Would it be possible to bypass the activation code screen with cwm or twrp? Or maybe put a different version of android on the tablet, other than marshmallow.?
darkensx said:
Additional files attached maybe someone can build me cwm or twrp for this as i could never get anything to build for mtk devices.
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I'm having same problem could someone help me root this tablet explain as easy as possible and slow and clear directions
I have no idea
johnnymack said:
I'm having same problem could someone help me root this tablet explain as easy as possible and slow and clear directions
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I've got the RCT6603W47M7 tablet, but here in the UK it goes by the name of RCA Neptune 10.1L.
Problem is I have bricked it and I am now trying to recover it using SP Flash Tools. I have tried 2 different stock ROMs, only to have nothing but errors and interruptions during flashing. (errors 2004 and 4008). My tablet is fully charged yet it will randomly disconnect during flashing. I've tried both the MTKAllInOne.bin and DA_SWSEC.bin but I still get the same problem either way.
I've tried different USB ports, different cables and the two download agents that I just mentioned but I am stumped.
I wanted to try the ROM found here https://www.needrom.com/download/rca-rct6603w47m7/
But as I don't have a premium account I cannot access it.
Any ideas? This is very frustrating.
BP9375 said:
I've got the RCT6603W47M7 tablet, but here in the UK it goes by the name of RCA Neptune 10.1L.
Problem is I have bricked it and I am now trying to recover it using SP Flash Tools. I have tried 2 different stock ROMs, only to have nothing but errors and interruptions during flashing. (errors 2004 and 4008). My tablet is fully charged yet it will randomly disconnect during flashing. I've tried both the MTKAllInOne.bin and DA_SWSEC.bin but I still get the same problem either way.
I've tried different USB ports, different cables and the two download agents that I just mentioned but I am stumped.
I wanted to try the ROM found here https://www.needrom.com/download/rca-rct6603w47m7/
But as I don't have a premium account I cannot access it.
Any ideas? This is very frustrating.
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problem with the cwm recovery if i remember correctly is any thing flashed by it doesnt take the device will just bootloop
i no longer have the device currently i might pickup another at some point... i cant remember if i used the micro usb port to flash or if i had to use a usb male to male cable..
darkensx said:
problem with the cwm recovery if i remember correctly is any thing flashed by it doesnt take the device will just bootloop
i no longer have the device currently i might pickup another at some point... i cant remember if i used the micro usb port to flash or if i had to use a usb male to male cable..
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Thank you for your reply, I was worried that this discussion was dead. That's frustrating to say the least! Damn! Well, I don't know if this will work but I found another device that is also a MT8127 and has exactly the same spec of this tablet. My point being is that I found a TWRP image for that device, and because it's the same chip set I assume that it'll work for this device too?
If I can get my bricked tablet to even turn on I shall try it. It also makes me wonder that if we were able to root the device, would we be able to access the internal storage by normal means? By using the micro USB ? Either way it'd be great to have it rooted.
I stayed up all night last night trying to flash this tablet and still no luck, it keeps disconnecting half way through.
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.
My friends given me a S9+ clone with some major issues so I figured rooting or reflashing ROM would fix those, but every single ROM I tried doesn't work and just some up with and error shown in an attached image. Phones currently soft bricked and won't turn on. From what I learned this is a firmware compatibility issue but the problem is I cannot find one compatible with this clone. I managed to snap a picture while the phone was still running, revealing the firmware details. It would be very helpful If theres anyone who could provide me a link with a possibly compatible firmware.
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My friends given me a S9+ clone with some major issues so I figured rooting or reflashing ROM would fix those, but every single ROM I tried doesn't work and just some up with and error shown in an attached image. Phones currently soft bricked and won't turn on. From what I learned this is a firmware compatibility issue but the problem is I cannot find one compatible with this clone. I managed to snap a picture while the phone was still running, revealing the firmware details. It would be very helpful If theres anyone who could provide me a link with a possibly compatible firmware.
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Unfortunately you're probably out of luck, the best you probably could have done is just use the phone as it was. I had something similar, it was an S7 edge clone, also running a mediatek processor. If you're lucky you might find a Chinese forum with some firmware on it.
Edit: where did you get the firmwares that you tried flashing?
YrrchSebor said:
Unfortunately you're probably out of luck, the best you probably could have done is just use the phone as it was. I had something similar, it was an S7 edge clone, also running a mediatek processor. If you're lucky you might find a Chinese forum with some firmware on it.
Edit: where did you get the firmwares that you tried flashing?
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Believe me I didn't want to mess with the phone that much but you couldn't download anything on it, even from the play store and calls were broken too. So this was meant to be the last chance for this guy. I got the firmwares from general googling. Here's the list of few I tried:
MT6580__alps__boway6580_weg_gm_l__boway6580_weg_gm_l__5.1__ALPS.L1.MP6.V2.19_BOWAY6580.WEG.GM.L_P8
MT6580__samsung__SM-G960U__hero2qltechn__7.0__ALPS.L1.MP6.V2.19_HCT6580.WEG.A.L_P55
samsung s9+___MT6580__samsung__SM-G960F__dream2qltesq__7.0__alps-mp-m0.mp1-V2.34_hexing6580.we.m_P15
There's probably 3 more I tried and deleted.
Flippy485 said:
Believe me I didn't want to mess with the phone that much but you couldn't download anything on it, even from the play store and calls were broken too. So this was meant to be the last chance for this guy. I got the firmwares from general googling. Here's the list of few I tried:
MT6580__alps__boway6580_weg_gm_l__boway6580_weg_gm_l__5.1__ALPS.L1.MP6.V2.19_BOWAY6580.WEG.GM.L_P8
MT6580__samsung__SM-G960U__hero2qltechn__7.0__ALPS.L1.MP6.V2.19_HCT6580.WEG.A.L_P55
samsung s9+___MT6580__samsung__SM-G960F__dream2qltesq__7.0__alps-mp-m0.mp1-V2.34_hexing6580.we.m_P15
There's probably 3 more I tried and deleted.
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I see, wow. Good job trying anyway. Do you think it could have been an issue with lacking the radio bands to work with your carrier?
YrrchSebor said:
I see, wow. Good job trying anyway. Do you think it could have been an issue with lacking the radio bands to work with your carrier?
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Actually no. I could hear the other person, but from thier side they could only hear static noise. I tested microphones and they worked so who know's what's the issue.
So after a lot of suffering I actually got further and I can now download stuff to the phone. One firmware in particular can be flashed but the "userdata" partition cannot I just get the "not enough space" error. I'm no expert but this partition may contain some crucial config files. So when I boot the phone I only see vertical lines. Right now I'm trying to modify the android scatter file but I feel like a child while doing this.
Flippy485 said:
So after a lot of suffering I actually got further and I can now download stuff to the phone. One firmware in particular can be flashed but the "userdata" partition cannot I just get the "not enough space" error. I'm no expert but this partition may contain some crucial config files. So when I boot the phone I only see vertical lines. Right now I'm trying to modify the android scatter file but I feel like a child while doing this.
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Way to go! What is that phone flash tool you're using?
YrrchSebor said:
Way to go! What is that phone flash tool you're using?
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SP Flash Tool for MTK devices.
Hello. I read your topic about the software, fake samsung s9 + clone. I have a very similar situation. My friend's parents gave it to me to do something and I tried flashtool to upload the same software and now the phone is dead. The computer detects this phone ... Do you have any suggestions on what you could do?
I had same problem and fixed it Just change the proloder
If u don't have prooader I have 10 prooader files for s9+ clone diffrent models
Just change proloaer
Then windows should show mtk proader vcom driver on device manager
I will uploads files when I go to work
mosirezaei said:
If u don't have prooader I have 10 prooader files for s9+ clone diffrent models
Just change proloaer
Then windows should show mtk proader vcom driver on device manager
I will uploads files when I go to work
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hello I need those preloader files to save the phone
I suffer the same, if I can get information about it, how did it work?
Same problem with my same model of S9+ Clone
Dear
I have same model of Samsung Clone S9+ and also have same problem. I flashed my phone with wrong firmware and my phone has only white screen. i changed an other firmware then it totally dead and dont turn ON then I use an other then there are some vertical lines. Can you help me??
Do you find correct firmware for your phone?
Thanks
I know this is not going to help get your phones going.. But serious, if you do not want to experience these types of issue.. By all means do not a clone phone.. If you can not afford the real deal. Then buy something within your budget, or save up until you can purchase it...
cic108 said:
Same problem with my same model of S9+ Clone
Dear
I have same model of Samsung Clone S9+ and also have same problem. I flashed my phone with wrong firmware and my phone has only white screen. i changed an other firmware then it totally dead and dont turn ON then I use an other then there are some vertical lines. Can you help me??
Do you find correct firmware for your phone?
Thanks
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MT6580_S9+ - Google Drive
drive.google.com
more than 12 firmwares
Try searching on needrom but most likely it will be paid firmware, good luck
kirichen said:
MT6580_S9+ - Google Drive
drive.google.com
more than 12 firmwares
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here is the proloader files i uploaded on Gdrive
Hello everyone! I just found out my OTT Android TV from SDMC so if anyone have same device with me can you help me to get original firmware and probably custom rom? or maybe if anyone successfully rooted this device. thank you in advance.
I managed to unlock the bootloader but I can't go into mask mode & not detecting any devices in Amlogic Burn Tool
Try reboot update and then quickly plugging in usb cable. It should then be recognised by the burning tool.
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Try reboot update and then quickly plugging in usb cable. It should then be recognised by the burning tool.
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Same result, still not recognized by burning tool, but i have fastboot access
Maybe i need to change my M2M Cable?
Chicada said:
I managed to unlock the bootloader but I can't go into mask mode & not detecting any devices in Amlogic Burn Tool
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what version Amlogic Burn Tool are you use ?
Refer to kalehrl's post below.
Normally yes, but oftentimes the operators disable the normal use of their device once the contract has expired and customers don't want to continue using the service. After a reset, you are greeted by a screen with the serial number of the device and you cannot proceed. So the only option is to flash the box with custom firmware loosing the widevine L1 and Google certification with Google chromecast in the process.
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So the only option is to flash the box with custom firmware
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I have deleted my opinion since you seem so sure about this. With such certitude, you couldn't possibly be wrong. Although you are.
kalehrl said:
Normally yes, but oftentimes the operators disable the normal use of their device once the contract has expired and customers don't want to continue using the service. After a reset, you are greeted by a screen with the serial number of the device and you cannot proceed. So the only option is to flash the box with custom firmware loosing the widevine L1 and Google certification with Google chromecast in the process.
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I saw someone had success to connect the box with UBT , Thank you very much for your help and the tips!
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what version Amlogic Burn Tool are you use ?
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V3.1.0