Crowdfunding for GalaticStryder's new development X821 device - LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers

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Hello, community.
Today I was talking with a friend and he asked me why I didn't place a thread to kindly ask the LeEco community to help me to get a very simple Le Max2 ($190 USD) to start developing for it. So I decided to go ahead and create this little snippet thread on the progress.
Background:
As many of you may know I work with Pro3, my current device, X720 model that I bought in late Jan. and started working on it in May 2017.
There was already some bare development kicking there, mainly from Omni developer and Lineage developers. But I wanted something more and as I had the stock Kernel working via minimal bring-up in LA.HB (marshmallow) branch on EUI 5.9, I went ahead and started polishing that base on top of LA.UM (nougat) branch. The result was nice and I got it booting on the first try... then some months went by and I official support on AOSPA was confirmed with the other teammates that helped me with bug patching and performance improvements in Android side, the final result can be checked at my Paranoid Android 7.3.0 thread.
Some people here may also know me from LG G2 forums as well, just in case.
Future:
I'm aiming at new Kernel base for Max2 just like I did for the Le Pro3 - from scratch -, which is called minimal bring up in a more "developer-friendly" term.
This "new" Kernel base will be thrown on top of my already stable Pro3 Kernel with the needed modifications from the open source X2 Kernel from opensource.le.
My plan is to support stock via LA.HB (marshmallow) Kernel for both devices: Pro3/Max2 again, by using those minimal changes, which can be applied back and forth on any Kernel from Qcom (CAF) and adjusted "to fit" properly - also called "port" - as you wish.
This will probably be a good base for AOSPA's Oreo work and will make to official since I'll own the device myself and thus match our support policy for official builds.
P.S.: I recognize and salute @andr68rus for his initial efforts on top of my base and I'd like to merge our efforts with the new Kernel and device tree, maybe with a stable Oreo?
Parallel to it, I may resurrect an "old project" for LeEco devices that downloads, modifies and signs the stock ROM called LibertineOS that you can check on Github.
Financial:
Crowdfunding will take place via PayPal donations and I'll post when we reach the value needed to take the most basic device. Taxes and shipping I can back up when it arrives
Just send any amount you can to my PayPal account:
You can also click on "Donate to Me" in my XDA profile, works the same way or via this XDA direct link HERE which is the same.
Wallet:
As of 09/29, this is what I currently have:
Current value: $174 USD
Missing value: $0 USD
Expected value: $174 USD
UPDATE: I've confirmed the purchase of the most basic version, any donation now goes directly to helping to pay taxes (not sure how much will it be). This will remain open for the time being to update the progress of shipping and give my initial impressions as soon as I get it. You can also donate to get access to the testing phase of the Kernel as soon as I get it booting, you'll receive a link to a Telegram channel with all those updates regarding my development and such...
Buttons:
For more convenience, I've added $10 USD and $5 USD buttons/links for anyone having problems with the donation method/system.
$10 USD
$5 USD​
Progress:
Daily progress and donators board are available on the #2 post.
Cheers.

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Just a little snippet with the mentions of everyone who helped me getting the new phone crowdfunded.
Donators Board:
Sorted by date and order in 09/29, donations are verified right after I confirm the user's name and country match XDA information.
09/29: #DayTwo
@DB_Gohan - $5,00 USD VERIFIED
@flyfire04 - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
@Enzo_84 - $5,00 USD VERIFIED
@heiko.shg - $30,00 USD VERIFIED
@A.N.Droid - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
@migel121 - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
09/28: #DayOne
@JamBax - $15,00 USD VERIFIED
@beastonprowl - $4,00 USD VERIFIED
Anonymous Donation - $10,00 USD
@Fabio Bertelli - $15,00 USD VERIFIED
09/27: #DayZero
@Palm Trees - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
@valy_cta - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
09/08:
@beastonprowl - $5,00 USD VERIFIED
08/27:
@WORF84 - $10,00 USD VERIFIED
@ThE_MarD - $20,00 USD VERIFIED
Previous donations from up to August were also considered here since they were just a month older and contributed to buying the device as well.
Coupons Board:
@danielpinto8zz6 - Geekbying coupon code
@whymoo - Geekbying coupon code USED
If you have donated and your name is not on the list, send me a PM with your PayPal real name so I can match it against XDA and verify it

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Heyyo, this is indeed good news! Especially since I just had to give up trying to port to the Le Max 2 because my wife complained I spend too much time on my "Paranoid Android" as she kept saying.
Hopefully the Le Max 2 community bands together on this crowdfunding effort!

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@GalaticStryder, hello, nice to see you here!
Guys, @GalaticStryder is one of the best and advanced developer of LePro3 device. My AOSPA builds based on his work. Also we need kernel developer very much.

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andr68rus said:
@GalaticStryder, hello, nice to see you here!
Guys, @GalaticStryder is one of the best and advanced developer of LePro3 device. My AOSPA builds based on his work. Also we need kernel developer very much.
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Totally agreed, more people should see this

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i will support as soon as i'm employed again. should be within the next 7 days.
Gesendet von meinem Le X820 mit Tapatalk

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Being a poor student, I only donated 10 USD Thanks for your efforts in the community. Greatly appreciated :good:
The phone is selling for 179.99 USD now (according to the Geekbuying link posted in the OP)

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Palm Trees said:
Being a poor student, I only donated 10 USD Thanks for your efforts in the community. Greatly appreciated :good:
The phone is selling for 179.99 USD now (according to the Geekbuying link posted in the OP)
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Additional $10 off with code IPMPDGWO on Geekbuying.

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whymoo said:
Additional $10 off with code IPMPDGWO on Geekbuying.
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Many thanks for that.
I forgot there's a coupon system there too. I actually have one more coupon code offered by @danielpinto8zz6 that should help a bit more, I will count them for the crowdfunding campaign and will address both names there in the board and access to the first developer Kernel builds and other "prizes" I'll be offering to those that got in the campaign either sharing this thread or by sending coupons.
I'll launch a new Kernel build for the Pro3 today and link them to this thread, that should boost and help us getting the device quicker to start the development.
A.N.Droid said:
i will support as soon as i'm employed again. should be within the next 7 days.
Gesendet von meinem Le X820 mit Tapatalk
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Danke schön

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Paypal is banned from Turkey, any other method?

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Transaction no 4PP738926L818762W. Good luck!

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belmethos said:
Paypal is banned from Turkey, any other method?
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I don't know much about payment methods but what do you use instead of PayPal in Turkey?
I've used AliPay before too but I don't know if it's feasible to use it anymore, I think Alibaba shut it down some months ago.
What I see people using more is Bitcoin for the cases that you can't use other services due to restrictions.
If someone else comes up with a solution or a way to work-around that issue, I appreciate.
valy_cta said:
Transaction no 4PP738926L818762W. Good luck!
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Thank you, that brings the target closer and closer. Now we just need around $60 USD more. If 6 more people contribute with $10 bucks we'll get there pretty soon.
Donators board updated as well.

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If i try to send money, there is a message saying
This recipient can not receive personal payments.
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How to resolve?

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JamBax said:
If i try to send money, there is a message saying
How to resolve?
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Hi, I've revised my account. Did you try sending in Euro? I've ticked the PayPal option to convert now.

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GalaticStryder said:
Hi, I've revised my account. Did you try sending in Euro? I've ticked the PayPal option to convert now.
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Euro didn't work, but donation button worked.

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Guys, I had the same problem with donation from other currency.
I tried pay with US and BRL, but paypal return one error saying something "that person don't accept your currency"
I will contact PayPal support

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Fabio Bertelli said:
Guys, I had the same problem with donation from other currency.
I tried pay with US and BRL, but paypal return one error saying something "that person don't accept your currency"
I will contact PayPal support
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Did you try via donation or via the $10 USD ticket? I've already tried contacting them on this issue, no reply yet.

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GalaticStryder said:
Did you try via donation or via the $10 USD ticket? I've already tried contacting them on this issue, no reply yet.
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Hi Galatic, I found the problem.
It's because me and you are brazilians. I didn't noticed this
So, first time I tried from direct link "donation" and the paypal was automatic chosing U$
Now, I send a payment with your email. So I did direct em BRL (R$50) around U$ 15 and then finally works! :good:

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I was reading about paranoid 7.3.0 on xda few days ago and saw leeco pro 3 rom and was wondering, aw no Le Max 2 rom. I hope to see some oreo roms.
I donated U$5 even though I'm a broke nursing student.