DISCLAIMER: The information shared here is specific to LEECO Super4 series TVs and NOT PHONES. All firmwares are official LEECO firmwares. User should proceed at his own risk. I am in no way responsible if you brick(or wall if it is large one your Tv.
Hi All,
Since LeEco is no longer offering support for its products in most of the countries (Except China, of course), many of the people who own LeEco products face troubles in getting their problems addressed. This thread is meant for assisting the owners who need the official firmware for Super4 Series TVs.
Useful Information and How To(s):
Reset to Factory Settings:
1. Turn off the TV.
2. Direct the remote to the TV and press buttons in exact sequence: SETTINGS, VOL +, CH +, CH-, VOL-, POWER. Press slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
3. Factory Reset should be done and TV should start.
Flash BIN firmware:
1. Turn off the TV.
2. Put the firmware in the root of the flash drive (fat32). Insert the USB flash drive into the TV (Normally to the top connector, if it does not work then put it in the other)
3. Point the remote to the TV and press buttons in exact sequence: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Press slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
4. The TV would turn on and the firmware flashing would start
5. Make sure the power is not turned off during flashing process as this may brick your TV.
Flash ZIP firmware:
1. Since mostly this is not a full firmware, It is recommended to have a full BIN firmware flashed for the region you are flashing the ZIP firmware for.
2. Turn off the TV
3. Rename the file as Update.Zip and put it in the root of the flash drive (fat32). Insert the USB flash drive into the TV (Normally into the top slot, if it does not work in the other)
4. Point the remote tothe TV and press Buttons in exact Sequence: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH +, CH-, POWER. Press slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
5. The TV would turn on and the firmware flashing would start.
6. Alternately (Instead of steps 4-5), you may also use the offline update option from the System Update app already there in TV.
7. Make sure the power is not turned off during flashing process as this may brick your TV.
Official USA Firmware:
USA BIN Firmware 5.8.050S_1028:
https://mega.nz/#F!7PhyDI6D!TnwNlMmWXosK1uCUdpyNGg
USA ZIP Firmware 5.8.056S_0420 (OTA ZIP, must be flashed only after flashing the above bin):
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N96FWEseGxOToqwks3rNHVB_-VPIadnw
Official INDIA Firmware:
INDIA BIN Firmware 5.8.049S_0906:
https://mega.nz/#F!CaAQFCjI!5l6HqL2H756890q3FKy7Pw
INDIA ZIP Firmware 5.9.057S_0604(OTA ZIP, must be flashed only after flashing the above bin):
https://mega.nz/#F!WXYBRJYQ!LcFLkVNZD0o4Fi2eacX3iQ
Do I need to do anything other then to literally drag the file "LetvUpgrade939.bin" into a freshly formated FAT32 USB Stick and follow Flash BIN firmware instructions? I have a Sept. 2016 Super4 x65 TV with the OS that came from that date. Trying to get it up to the latest stable USA OS version to access HDR. I've tried both ports as well... So odd it won't see the .bin file!
*UPDATE* You must format the USB on a Windows machine (If on a Mac you are out of luck even though it features FAT formatting options) ...and to answer my own question, yes, simply drag the LetvUpgrade939.bin into the usb after formatting.
Has anyone been able to flash the update on the LeEco Super4 X Series 43 L434UCNN? Also the USA ZIP Firmware 5.8.056S_0420 download link does not seem to work.
I also found this scloud_ota_1509613199_1943110553.zip, for the x43 pro in china, and I was wondering if it is the same?
Maverick923 said:
Has anyone been able to flash the update on the LeEco Super4 X Series 43 L434UCNN? Also the USA ZIP Firmware 5.8.056S_0420 download link does not seem to work.
I also found this scloud_ota_1509613199_1943110553.zip, for the x43 pro in china, and I was wondering if it is the same?
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I have updated the link. Please click on the link and not copy paste the link text.
Regards,
Deepak
Help please, I was flashing firmware, and it stops in the middle, I power it down, now it's not powering up. Can someone please help.
Following your instructions, my x43 is in now stuck in a bootloop: LeEco logo in white appears on a black screen, and shortly after multicolored artifacts appear and the system reboots. Please advise.
Official Firmware for LeEco Super4 x65
Hi
I recently purchased LeEco Super4 x65. Can someone guild or post a link for newest firmware.
Thank you
trying to update leco tv super4 x65
dpando said:
Do I need to do anything other then to literally drag the file "LetvUpgrade939.bin" into a freshly formated FAT32 USB Stick and follow Flash BIN firmware instructions? I have a Sept. 2016 Super4 x65 TV with the OS that came from that date. Trying to get it up to the latest stable USA OS version to access HDR. I've tried both ports as well... So odd it won't see the .bin file!
*UPDATE* You must format the USB on a Windows machine (If on a Mac you are out of luck even though it features FAT formatting options) ...and to answer my own question, yes, simply drag the LetvUpgrade939.bin into the usb after formatting.[/QUOTE
do i use LetvUpgrade938.bin file?
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dpkrajput said:
Hi All,
Since LeEco is no longer offering support for its products in most of the countries (Except China, of course), many of the people who own LeEco products face troubles in getting their problems addressed. This thread is meant for assisting the owners who need the official firmware for Super4 Series TVs.
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Although its silly, you may want to add a disclaimer that says this will brick your phone. Believe it or not, I talked to a guy a few days ago that flashed Leeco Super TV firmware to his phone. Needless to say, he is now the proud owner of a brick.
tsongming said:
Although its silly, you may want to add a disclaimer that says this will brick your phone. Believe it or not, I talked to a guy a few days ago that flashed Leeco Super TV firmware to his phone. Needless to say, he is now the proud owner of a brick.
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Thanks, would do.
rsfinc said:
Following your instructions, my x43 is in now stuck in a bootloop: LeEco logo in white appears on a black screen, and shortly after multicolored artifacts appear and the system reboots. Please advise.
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Looks like you have updated using ZIP firmware. A factory reset using remote shortcut would help.
salman1434u said:
Help please, I was flashing firmware, and it stops in the middle, I power it down, now it's not powering up. Can someone please help.
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Hi Salman, were you able to fix this? My tv is not powering up either. The red standby light is off and nothing works.
my super 4 x55 is stuck in a boot loop. I cant do any of the remote codes. help!
Help, please
Hi everyone,
I have a brand new Super4 X55 with 5.8.050S_1028 (stable) loaded on the TV. I tried to update with about 6 different updates and everytime the TV just goes into an endless bootloop. So I reflash with the LetvUpgrade938bin each time and it takes me right back to the beginning.
Can someone please help me? I need to upgrade this to access HDR and I can't seem to have any luck. Why does my TV go into an endless cycle of reboots each time and how do I get an update to actually stay?
Thanks in advance friends. I spent like 8 hours today
Can't get the Reset Menu to work
Hi Guys, I came across this while looking for info for my Super 4X65. It shows currently it's on 5.8.056S_0420 (stable version) US firmware. However, this week it's been frequently crashing, specifically Youtube app and then it progresses to rest of the apps. I've reset the TV twice through Storage and Reset Menu and re-installed/updated Youtube but still same issues.
I can't get the TV Remote Reset to work ( Settings, Volume+, Channel+, Channel-,Volume-,Power) !!! It just turns the TV on and that's it. I downloaded the files on FAT32 formatted drive plugged in, Turned TV off and tried the SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH +, CH-, POWER as well as offline update option but TV doesn't seem to do anything.... anyone run into this issue at all?
Super 4 X55 Crashing
lljigarll said:
Hi Guys, I came across this while looking for info for my Super 4X65. It shows currently it's on 5.8.056S_0420 (stable version) US firmware. However, this week it's been frequently crashing, specifically Youtube app and then it progresses to rest of the apps. I've reset the TV twice through Storage and Reset Menu and re-installed/updated Youtube but still same issues.
I can't get the TV Remote Reset to work ( Settings, Volume+, Channel+, Channel-,Volume-,Power) !!! It just turns the TV on and that's it. I downloaded the files on FAT32 formatted drive plugged in, Turned TV off and tried the SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH +, CH-, POWER as well as offline update option but TV doesn't seem to do anything.... anyone run into this issue at all?
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I am having the same issue. Just started recently. I tried rolling back the YouTube update and that did not help. The TV has become unstable. I have a Super 4 X43 that seems to be working fine. Both are running the same firmware version and same apps, so not sure what is going on. It would be nice to be able to flash this TV to Oreo version of Android TV. Given Leeco's demise I guess there won't be support going forward. I was hoping a Sony update for their Android TV to Oreo might work.
brianf2 said:
I am having the same issue. Just started recently. I tried rolling back the YouTube update and that did not help. The TV has become unstable. I have a Super 4 X43 that seems to be working fine. Both are running the same firmware version and same apps, so not sure what is going on. It would be nice to be able to flash this TV to Oreo version of Android TV. Given Leeco's demise I guess there won't be support going forward. I was hoping a Sony update for their Android TV to Oreo might work.
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Same thing here. Have X65 YouTube crashing. Apps are barely loading and if they load at all no video is coming through sometimes just audio. TV looks fine when displaying menus or apps page.
RoadZombie said:
Same thing here. Have X65 YouTube crashing. Apps are barely loading and if they load at all no video is coming through sometimes just audio. TV looks fine when displaying menus or apps page.
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Experiencing the same on my x55
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Hi,
My daughter has one of these (Blaupunkt 800).
Unfortunately she has lost the password to get her past the first screen.
There is no data on board which needs saved, but she cannot now use her tablet.
There is a reset hole and two buttons (on/off and home)
I've tried numerous combinations of pressing the reset button in conjunction with various key presses, with no joy.
Has anyone had any experience of this tablet, or can anyone suggest a combination of button presses which will factory reset the tablet?
Phil
How to for this problem
chilly phil said:
Hi,
My daughter has one of these (Blaupunkt 800).
Unfortunately she has lost the password to get her past the first screen.
There is no data on board which needs saved, but she cannot now use her tablet.
There is a reset hole and two buttons (on/off and home)
I've tried numerous combinations of pressing the reset button in conjunction with various key presses, with no joy.
Has anyone had any experience of this tablet, or can anyone suggest a combination of button presses which will factory reset the tablet?
Phil
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How many times do you search for something for three days, then ask for help on a bulletin board, then a few hours later find the answer and feel like a complete fool?
Well that never happens to me!
Well only the once!
Or twice!
OK, a few times!!
Anyway I found this information from data on a number of other sites.
How to enter recovery mode on a Blaupunkt 800.
The blaupunkt 800 is based on the same family of tablets as the TrekStor surftabs.
To get into recovery mode, use the following steps.
1.Press and hold Power+Home Buttons
2. Release the Power button as soon as you see Blaupunkt Logo on Screen.
Now you should be in recovery mode, choose what you want to do by pressing Home Button which will move down the list.
When you get the option you require , just press Power Button to select, and follow the prompts.
In my case I just wanted to factory restore, but you can reboot with different mods, clear caches etc. as with normal android devices.
Good luck
Phil
chilly phil said:
How many times do you search for something for three days, then ask for help on a bulletin board, then a few hours later find the answer and feel like a complete fool?
Well that never happens to me!
Well only the once!
Or twice!
OK, a few times!!
Anyway I found this information from data on a number of other sites.
How to enter recovery mode on a Blaupunkt 800.
The blaupunkt 800 is based on the same family of tablets as the TrekStor surftabs.
To get into recovery mode, use the following steps.
1.Press and hold Power+Home Buttons
2. Release the Power button as soon as you see Blaupunkt Logo on Screen.
Now you should be in recovery mode, choose what you want to do by pressing Home Button which will move down the list.
When you get the option you require , just press Power Button to select, and follow the prompts.
In my case I just wanted to factory restore, but you can reboot with different mods, clear caches etc. as with normal android devices.
Good luck
Phil
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I've got a Blaupunkt 940 (Cape Town US). I am having a hell of time getting Google Apps installed. I've tried all the Jelly Bean apk's and some services wont even install. I finally found the correct version (I think) and the play store wont' connect to the server. I have internet access, installed framework and login serves apk's. I tried to flash all the google apps via .zip but can not get my 940 to enter recovery mode with the above, it just says update failed. I have updated the firmware of the Blaupunkt using the above method but it goes right into the update menu, not a typical recovery menu with options. My FW upgrade worked fine BTW. Any help with this thing would be great, all I want is google apps! It is android 4.1.1. Thanks everyone!
notmyrealuser said:
I've got a Blaupunkt 940 (Cape Town US). I am having a hell of time getting Google Apps installed. I've tried all the Jelly Bean apk's and some services wont even install. I finally found the correct version (I think) and the play store wont' connect to the server. I have internet access, installed framework and login serves apk's. I tried to flash all the google apps via .zip but can not get my 940 to enter recovery mode with the above, it just says update failed. I have updated the firmware of the Blaupunkt using the above method but it goes right into the update menu, not a typical recovery menu with options. My FW upgrade worked fine BTW. Any help with this thing would be great, all I want is google apps! It is android 4.1.1. Thanks everyone!
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Hi, can you explain how to install upgrade in blaupunkt cape town 940?
Thanks a lot
Hello all,
I have the same problem with a friend's Blaupunkt Discovery 1001A.
I should reset the tablet because she forgot her gesture. Normally it's easy, just start into Recovery and reset the device.
But I'm too stupid for this. This method above does not work for me.
USB debugging is disabled, too. So I can't work with adb.
Has anyone a working solution for me? I despair of it....
Thanks in advance
The Mini M8S TV Box is a new budget box running Android 5.1 with the Amlogic S905 and 2GB of Ram.
Review:
Mod Edit: Link leading to affiliate sales links removed
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
The Mini M8S is very intriguing. SD card, Bluetooth, and 2 GB RAM. Just need to find it from a reputable retailer online, since I'm probably going to stay away from Gearbest. Would like to know if this box can be wiped and installed with a vanilla Android OS. Would like to start from scratch and not be running any of their pre-installed junk.
Also kind of a bummer this doesn't do 5G wifi. I would think that all the newer boxes would include it. It's got everything else I'm looking for in a budget Kodi box.
fireman_vt said:
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
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According to the review, it's already rooted. I think the question is whether or not it can be flashed with a different ROM. Hopefully there's a guide out soon. Would love to get vanilla Android on it. (just ordered one off Gearbest)
hello, the seller said that it is ...
Quote:
By Brown Apr-04/2016 12:04:38
Question:
Is this unlocked i.e rooted? I came across many apps that say not supported by this device in the play store. Is this where I should or could side load them by merely downloading the .apk myself ?
Reply::
Hello Brown,
Thank you for your inquiry,it is unlocked but not rooted.You can download the app in the media center like kodi.Have a nice day.
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
KevandLynds said:
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
Gunde said:
Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
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It's powered up as soon as I plugged in the cable
Hello, I also I got one. Well done, compact, without lags. The device is root. Only small usb ports and little available RAM. I personally use a Nova launcher and combined small keyboard with touch.
Best Regards.
(Google translate)
Hi to all. Does anyone know how to reflash the rom in case we need to do so? The device is rooted. A bad apk may cause harm. Where can we find the rom to reflash if this happens?
I've also got e of these but is giving me problems with failed updates and random reboots. Could do with reflashing to see if this solves the problem but I have no idea as to where to get the files from for this device. Anyone know?
Or is there a different firmware I can try?
Cheers
From http://www.gearbest.com/:
By Bryan Apr-12/2016 05:04:55
Question:
Where can I download firmware updates?
Reply::
Hello Bryan,
Please kindly send us e-mail to http://www.gearbest.com/about/contact-us.html. Then we will contact our supplier to ask for the update firmware.
This box is very nice, here are some details:
There is a small hole underneath for the reset button; you can use a toothpick to hold the button while you insert the power. This will give you access to recovery.
Looking at traffic flow I can see it connects to fota4.adups.cn to determine if there is a new update and downloads the updates from: hwfotadown.mayitek.com
Here is the latest patch as of this writing:
http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...04011829-LMY47V-2016041117331460428050687.zip
At this time I am unable to find a full firmware IMG file that I could use with the "USB Burning Tool" (The ultimate recovery, if things go bad)
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
I installed Selinux mode changer to make Selinux permissive and after reboot the device was unresponsive. I tried the reset procedure as described by tpcip6 above and after a factory restore the device restored the rom perfectly. All apps were there despite the fact that i had uninstalled a couple of them. I was surprised. How could this happen? Is there a hidden recovery partition or something? Anyway i was happy that the box was fully functional again.
r0c0 said:
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
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I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
pratikp16 said:
I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
r0c0 said:
Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
pratikp16 said:
I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
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Dont think you need recovery, just copy the file to root of sdcard and then in the update app choose offline.
Maybe they removed the update because of issues like the disappearing of google play store?
I reside in mumbai, India.
I bought le max 2 from AliExpress and it has Chinese firmware x820. There is no play store and live tv, etc in it. I want Indian stock rom x821 with Google play and live tv, etc. Can someone help me. Please share rom and flashing instructions. Thanks in advance.
Download Indian 19s.Rename it to update.zip & choose manually in software update
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But there is no option of update in this Chinese firmware. Thanks
Man, I hate when people don't read the forum or don't use the Search button.
Do as RISHI RAJ said, copy the latest indian firmware to Internal memory, don't put it in any folder. Rename it to update.zip.
Press the power button for few seconds and swipe down to power off.
To enter recovery, keep Vol Up pressed and then press Power button. Until you will see that the phone is in recovery, don't release the Vol Up button.
Once in recovery, you can press Start Update and it will update automatically, when it's done, it will reboot itself and start the OS.
Good luck!
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I downloaded Indian 19s. It says failed to update - cause corrupted.
Thanks.
Then install TWRP, search how to do it and then flash 19s. The information you provided is not complete. Things as "Chinese firmware" aren't enough, you should have at least told us the version installed because if you have 14s and you'll install a recovery for EUI 5.8, then you'll face a black screen.
So now I've flashed Indian 19s rom and everything works fine except live tv. It shows Chinese channels but I need Indian channels and there is no option of changing region or location. Can anyone help??
I only have 2 days left to return this device to the physical store I purchased before the deadline - Please see my main quote below for exact details. Basically, I want to know how to properly restore everything from scratch to test if the external speaker sounds and youtube video playback on firefox are working with everything back to normal stock kernel, stock recovery and stock firmware and then reverse the steps to pinpoint/recreate or avoid the problem again
PROBLEM: I'm not getting any external speaker sound + youtube on firefox lags like @joemill wrote without headphones. When you plug in the headphones, system-media sounds + youtube playback = normal and sound is ok! I only flashed twrp-supersu-decrypt from @ashyx's thread via the latest odin and then flashed the v1.1 permissive kernel from @schwabe93
I've never dealt with samsung devices and there are a lot of conflicting threads on how this is done. Hoping someone can just clarify on the best approach. I have the main original stock firmware + latest odin. Really appreciate the feedback and if anyone else noticed this.
My device reference = SM-T820 (SM-T820NZKAXAR , wifi, 32gb, U.S. Edition // TWRP (twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t820_AQD6)+ SuperSU v2.82 SR5 Beta + no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx + schwabe93 Flash-Kernel V.1.1]
Quoted details below = based on after flashing this kernel for the SM-T820: [SM-T820,825] Flash-Kernel V.1.1 Permissive, Wifi Fix - I made a comment in #28 on the thread link below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga.../sm-t825-flash-kernel-0-1-permissive-t3692328
joemill said:
Hello. So not sure if I screwed something up along the way. Has anyone experienced laggy/ stuttering video playback on youtube? Also I don't have any sound out of the devices speakers.
Sound DOES work out of the headphone jack and while headphones are plugged into the aux jack youtube works fine. as soon as i unplug the headphones the problem reoccurs.
Now here is how I was setup, Im not sure where along the line I lost speaker output:
1: stock AQI2 Rom
2:installed TWRP from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359 through odin
3:right after install I booted to TWRP formated DATA then flashed Flash-Kernel 1.0 and then the latest MAGISK 14
4: Device booted up and worked fine
5:I updated magisk manager to the latest
6:I installed the Gapps module and youtube 4k module through magisk manager
7:went to test youtube and noticed that I had no speaker output and videos were laggy without headphones plugged in
I reinstalled the factory AP BL CSC in odin and my speakers and youtube all works fine again
I am going to go through the install again and see where I messed up but I was just curious if anyone else saw this??
Thank you -Joe
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sirscrubsalot said:
You know what @joemill + @schwabe93
I only had the tablet for a short period and never tested the external speakers since I was trying to test NTFS OTG Stuff with headphones and that's still not working as I've posted above (basically been doing note taking so far and haven't done anything else). I was always using the headphones and I am experiencing the EXACT SAME description from @joemill, but I am on SuperSU (NO MAGISK, only followed @ashyx twrp + SuperSU root-decrypt instructions) and everything as noted in "My Device Reference" -
1. HEADPHONES PLUGGED IN = ALL SOUNDS (SYSTEM, MEDIA, NOTIFICATIONS), VIBRATION = WORKING.
2. NO HEADPHONES = NO EXTERNAL SOUNDS (NO SYSTEM, NO MEDIA, NOTHING) ONLY VIBRATION (e.g. CLOCK ALARM = VIBRATION ONLY, TAP KEYS VIBRATION ONLY)
3. YOUTUBE PLAYBACK on firefox browser NO HEADPHONES = LAGS, STUTTERS NO EXTERNAL SPEAKER SOUND - I'm on a 100Mbps broadband connection with the WiFi router next to me.
4. YOUTUBE PLAYBACK on firefox browser WITH HEADPHONES PLUGGED IN = SMOOTH, FAST + SOUND OK - IMMEDIATELY as soon as you plug in the headphones, everything goes from choppy, laggy to smooth normal speed + SOUND OK.
My device reference = SM-T820 (SM-T820NZKAXAR , wifi, 32gb, U.S. Edition // TWRP (twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t820_AQD6)+ SuperSU v2.82 SR5 Beta + no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx + schwabe93 Flash-Kernel V.1.1]
I didn't try flashing again to stock because I'm not 100% sure how it's done - I've been asking here in this main Tab S3 forum but no luck in getting a response. I was surprised that the external speaker sound wasn't working and was planning to return this tablet because I thought it was a hardware issue but now that I see this post from @joemill, I am not so sure now
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sirscrubsalot said:
I only have 2 days left to return this device to the physical store I purchased before the deadline - Please see my main quote below for exact details. Basically, I want to know how to properly restore everything from scratch to test if the external speaker sounds and youtube video playback on firefox are working with everything back to normal stock kernel, stock recovery and stock firmware and then reverse the steps to pinpoint/recreate or avoid the problem again
PROBLEM: I'm not getting any external speaker sound + youtube on firefox lags like @joemill wrote without headphones. When you plug in the headphones, system-media sounds + youtube playback = normal and sound is ok! I only flashed twrp-supersu-decrypt from @ashyx's thread via the latest odin and then flashed the v1.1 permissive kernel from @schwabe93
I've never dealt with samsung devices and there are a lot of conflicting threads on how this is done. Hoping someone can just clarify on the best approach. I have the main original stock firmware + latest odin. Really appreciate the feedback and if anyone else noticed this.
My device reference = SM-T820 (SM-T820NZKAXAR , wifi, 32gb, U.S. Edition // TWRP (twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t820_AQD6)+ SuperSU v2.82 SR5 Beta + no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx + schwabe93 Flash-Kernel V.1.1]
Quoted details below = based on after flashing this kernel for the SM-T820: [SM-T820,825] Flash-Kernel V.1.1 Permissive, Wifi Fix - I made a comment in #28 on the thread link below
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga.../sm-t825-flash-kernel-0-1-permissive-t3692328
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Not hard to fix man you should be alright.
Try to download the 3 files from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/how-to/firmware-t820-qdxusa-android-7-0-t3626822
They are outdated but after you flash them with Odin just. Check for updates on your device and it will bring you to the latest
Download the latest copy of odin:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4168915
So before you begin to be safe please remove(sign out) of your Google account on your s3 tab(just in case this device has frp lock)!!!!!!
Now reboot the device into download mode by shutting it off then holding power + volume down + home button at the same time until a blue warning screen pops up then press the volume up to continue.
Now plug the tab into your pc and open up Odin as administrator
Select the files you downloaded before in each slot(you may have to unzip them first if they don't show up)
Press start and wait for the process to finish. That should bring you back to stock firmware and recovery and should correct the weird video lag and lack of sound from speakers. I have not tried to re-root again and the device is working fine.
YouTube should have some Odin tutorials if you need as well
joemill said:
Not hard to fix man you should be alright.
Try to download the 3 files from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s3/how-to/firmware-t820-qdxusa-android-7-0-t3626822
They are outdated but after you flash them with Odin just. Check for updates on your device and it will bring you to the latest
Download the latest copy of odin:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4168915
So before you begin to be safe please remove(sign out) of your Google account on your s3 tab(just in case this device has frp lock)!!!!!!
Now reboot the device into download mode by shutting it off then holding power + volume down + home button at the same time until a blue warning screen pops up then press the volume up to continue.
Now plug the tab into your pc and open up Odin as administrator
Select the files you downloaded before in each slot(you may have to unzip them first if they don't show up)
Press start and wait for the process to finish. That should bring you back to stock firmware and recovery and should correct the weird video lag and lack of sound from speakers. I have not tried to re-root again and the device is working fine.
YouTube should have some Odin tutorials if you need as well
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Great @joemill, thanks so much for replying and outlining those detailed steps + links - I would have definitely missed those 3 main files.
I have to head out for the present morning but will be back home in the evening to do this (downloading the main 3 files you initially linked in the meanwhile to be prepared). Good reminder point as well on the google-account FRP (I'll be removing that & double checking OEM unlock is turned ON, I also turned off any pin-screen swipe/lock features from the general settings android menu).
I'll report back here to share the aftermath... I'm glad I came across your main comment (but unfortunate to hear that it was not the situation anyone would want!) - initially I noticed that when I set my alarm to use this Tab S3 to wake up the other day, I didn't hear any sound but the vibrate feature was working (thought it was a sound setting I didn't enable) - I rarely use external speaker sound and it was the last thing on my mind to even check at the time.... well, that's now an obvious issue along with that strange youtube video playback without headphones from what we both experienced... certainly not an isolated case!!
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Great @joemill, thanks so much for replying and outlining those detailed steps - I would have definitely missed those files.
I have to head out for the present morning but will be back home in the evening to do this (downloading the main 3 files you initially linked in the meanwhile to be prepared). Good reminder point as well on the google-account FRP (I'll be removing that & double checking OEM unlock is turned ON, I also turned off any pin-screen swipe/lock features from the general settings android menu).
I'll report back here to share the aftermath... I'm glad I came across your main comment - initially I noticed that when I set my alarm to use this Tab S3 to wake up the other day, I didn't hear any sound but the vibrate feature was working (thought it was a sound setting I didn't enable) - I rarely use external speaker sound and it was the last thing on my mind to even check at the time.... well, that's now an obvious issue along with that strange youtube video playback without headphones from what we both experienced... certainly not an isolated case!!
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Very good. Should go pretty smooth. Odin is pretty simple.
Yeah that is a weird issue that I have not come across before. I feel like it is probaly kernel related because that is the only thing that would affect that I think. The device works good stock for now eventually I will test again.
It's good to know that It is not isolated to magisk
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joemill said:
Very good. Should go pretty smooth. Odin is pretty simple.
Yeah that is a weird issue that I have not come across before. I feel like it is probaly kernel related because that is the only thing that would affect that I think. The device works good stock for now eventually I will test again.
It's good to know that It is not isolated to magisk
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@joemill - thanks again for all the help from earlier and reporting back now:
I restored everything back to factory stock with AQI2 stock firmware and stock kernel and stock recovery = EXTERNAL SPEAKER SOUND WITHOUT HEADPHONES = NOW WORKING (system/media/notifications) + YOUTUBE (via firefox browser) = SMOOTH/NORMAL PLAYBACK in mobile-desktop mode and highest 1080p-4k resolution streams + Vibration = OK
From your instructions, I skipped one step and flashed the XAR-T820XXU1AQI2 zip components (AP, CSC, BL tar files) through Odin that I had saved on my computer originally... so I didn't use the main 3 files from AQD6 but did download them in case the AQI2 I had on the computer didn't work. All the other steps you outlined, I followed and the tablet restored back to like it was out of the shop (excluding Knox triggers shown in Odin-download mode). The yellow colored "Set Bit Warranty: Kernel" notification on the upper left screen has also disappeared during the boot/shutdown process.
So now my current device info AFTER RESTORING BACK TO STOCK FIRMWARE-KERNEL AQI2: SM-T820 (SM-T820NZKAXAR , wifi, 32gb, U.S. Edition) - Stock Firmware ROM-kernel / Kernel version: galaxy tab 3.18.31-12165571 [email protected] #1 / Build #: NRD90M.T820XXU1AQI2 / Android Security Patch: September 6, 2017, SE for Android Status: Enforced
This was indeed a surprising event but glad I don't have to return the device thinking it was some hardware defect! I am a little more comfortable now in flashing this device with Odin thanks to your clear instruction steps. Now comes the part of trying to troubleshoot where the sound issue/youtube lag came from as I eventually would like to get the NTFS-OTG/root aspects working again (I can go a few days without Adaway from XDA and in the meanwhile, installed ublock origin for firefox) - we'll need more community expertise in approaching this better. I'm going to refer this comment back onto @schwabe93 's kernel thread for awareness and documentation. I'm still open to testing and sharing findings if anyone has suggestions as I'd like this tablet's continued development to improve for everyone.
"Posting one answer that I tried and found it to work for - restoring stock kernel via twrp if you flashed a custom kernel"
1. Extract "boot.img" file from AP-firmware "tar file" that matches my device (I used 7zip) and copied to external microSD card.
2. Restoring back regular stock kernel: booted to twrp > flashed boot.img via "install image to boot partition" > rebooted and noticed a bootloop with the galaxy tab s3 powered by android screen > turned off > went back to twrp > flashed "Boot image patcher-no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx" (I already did this initially after flashing twrp through odin, not sure why it had to be done again) from my microSD card again > bootloop gone and boots up to system again > stock kernel now appears in settings-about tablet.
Video stutter also on T825
I've got same behaviour on SM-T825 on AQI2 with TWRP installed, rooted using SuperSU.zip, v1.1 permissive kernel and no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx installed.
Had same problem with similar setup on AQD6 without v1.1 permissive kernel - so the kernel isn't the problem.
Stuttering occurs on every video playback, whatever player I tried (half a dozen), it also occurs on ad-videos during games. I increased caches of internal & external SD-card, but that didn't help.
At the moment it seems like we only got the choice to stay on stock (video works) or to root and accept stuttering & missing audio out on speaker. Hopefully Samsung will provide a new ROM which may fix the problem. But as the problems exists since AQD6 Samsung may not care about problems root-users have.
Any idea what else can be tried?
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Any idea what else can be tried?
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Depending on your needs you may install SoundAbout from PlayStore which enables you to redirect sound to destinations which aren't existing or active.
E.g. you can redirect the sound which originally is send to the buildin speaker to headphones even if they're not connected - this will stop video stuttering, but it will not bring the speaker back. So videos are now smooth, but sound on speaker is still missing.
SM-T820 USA Odin files 10/1/ 2018 Android security pach level
In the .zip file from updato.com you will find the following four files with file size:
AP_T820XXU2BRJ1_CL14519294_QB20103024_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5 3,076,321 KB
BL_T820XXU2BRJ1_CL14519294_QB20103024_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 21,441 KB
CSC_XAR_T820XAR2BRJ1_CL14519294_QB20105681_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 86,771 KB
HOME_CSC_XAR_T820XAR2BRJ1_CL14519294_QB20105681_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
downloaded from:
https://updato.com/firmware-archive...20&exact=1&r=XAR&v=Oreo(Android+8.0.0)&rpp=15
Country/Region USA
PDA T820XXU2BRJ1
Product Code XAR
CSC T820XAR2BRJ1
Phone T820XXU2BRJ1
Beforehand, have the correct Windows OS drivers, so your PC recognizes the SM-T820 when connected to a USB port. Uninstall Samsung Kies or at least not have it running. Disconnections can be caused by a faulty USB port or cable. Afterwards, if the SM-T820 is stuck on the logo screen for a very long time, reboot by holding Power + Home, and then try flashing again.
Flashing instructions for PC:
1. Download and extract either Odin3_v3.13.1.zip from https://odindownloader.com/ or @realbbb's Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.zip from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572.
Run either of the Odin v3.13.3 software (both work on my SM-T820).
Reboot the SM-T820 in download mode (hold Home + Power + Volume down).
Connect the SM-T820 and wait for "ID:COM" to turn blue in Odin.
Uder 'Options', make sure "Re-Partition" is not checked.
2. Add the Odin software files from updato.com into the respective Odin slots (BL, AP, CP, CSC)
(note: CSC_XAR... will wipe your data, HOME_CSC_XAR... will not wipe your data.)
3. Click 'Start' and if the flashing process is done, the Odin program should show a "PASS" message, and the SM-T820 will automatically restart if "Auto Reboot" is checked in Odin's 'Options.
note: if the SM-T820 is stuck on the logo screen for a VERY long time, reboot by holding Power + Home, and then try flashing again.
Hi,My Tab S3 was working normally until I realized a few days back that the fast charging isn't working.It charges faster when I keep fast charging off.It shows fast charging if I turn it on ,but takes more time than normal charging.I didn't notice it until now as I like to charge my tablet normally.Fast charging was working fine on nougat.I noticed the problem on Oreo.How do I troubleshoot what the problem is?I would like to add that the port is OK as I don't use my tablet that much.
Hello everyone. I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge (SM G935F) and i recently received the android 8.0.0 from samsung. Downloaded and installed directly via the cellphone.
But after updating i am getting this internet/connection drop issues a lot.
Now a lot of times when im connected in wifi or using the 4g mobile internet, im getting a lot of internet lag/drops. Example: at whatsapp, when i sens a message, the clock appears and only after a little rhe time the message is send.
Example 2: at facebook, somerimes it lags and takes too long to load the content (same happening in instagram). Or at clash of clans, it is showing that symbol of internet issue.
Besides those internet bugs/lags, the android 8.0.0 is ok.
I already did a factory reset yesterday via the phone, and saved the files with smart switch. But the problem persists. I also checked and my wifi internet and my mobile internet are ok.
Does anyone knows how to fix this issue? Is there a newer version of the ROM, maybe? Or if not, is ir possible to downgrade to android 7 again (really wouldnt like this option but....)?
If anyone could help that would be great. But for the record:im really newbie at android stuffs....if you can help, please could you explain step by step?
Thanks everyone
lokoroxbr said:
Hello everyone. I have a samsung galaxy s7 edge (SM G935F) and i recently received the android 8.0.0 from samsung. Downloaded and installed directly via the cellphone.
But after updating i am getting this internet/connection drop issues a lot.
Now a lot of times when im connected in wifi or using the 4g mobile internet, im getting a lot of internet lag/drops. Example: at whatsapp, when i sens a message, the clock appears and only after a little rhe time the message is send.
Example 2: at facebook, somerimes it lags and takes too long to load the content (same happening in instagram). Or at clash of clans, it is showing that symbol of internet issue.
Besides those internet bugs/lags, the android 8.0.0 is ok.
I already did a factory reset yesterday via the phone, and saved the files with smart switch. But the problem persists. I also checked and my wifi internet and my mobile internet are ok.
Does anyone knows how to fix this issue? Is there a newer version of the ROM, maybe? Or if not, is ir possible to downgrade to android 7 again (really wouldnt like this option but....)?
If anyone could help that would be great. But for the record:im really newbie at android stuffs....if you can help, please could you explain step by step?
Thanks everyone
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I have the same phone but in my region the OTA 8.0 upgrade didn't arrive yet so I took a french official 8.0 for SM-G935F and installed it. After about one week I can tell it works like a charm and even better than before with the Marshmallow firmware. I don't see a solution with your specific connection problem but I can try to find and bring you the OS that I downloaded and used if you want.
AlonzoGrande1 said:
I have the same phone but in my region the OTA 8.0 upgrade didn't arrive yet so I took a french official 8.0 for SM-G935F and installed it. After about one week I can tell it works like a charm and even better than before with the Marshmallow firmware. I don't see a solution with your specific connection problem but I can try to find and bring you the OS that I downloaded and used if you want.
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mate if you can post here the download link of your OS would be great !!! So i install it and do a complete reset & cache wipe.
Did you downloaded at Sammobile ???
lokoroxbr said:
mate if you can post here the download link of your OS would be great !!! So i install it and do a complete reset & cache wipe.
Did you downloaded at Sammobile ???
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NO, i can't seem to remember where i downloaded the firmware from, but I am sure it wasn't from Sammobile because it take ages to download. But I still have it on my laptop so I'm uploading the .rar on mediafire.
All you have to do:
Get Odin
Get the ROM (extract it separately, you should see the AP, BL, CP, CSC components)
Cause I am a new user on the forum it doesn't allow me to post external links so let's get around that:
type in w w w. mediafire . com /file / tx3676bj71vz17f/G935FXXU2ERD5_G935FOXA2ERD5_BTU.zip (copy paste and remove all the spaces)
Activate USB debugging (google that, you can get it in 30 secs)
press and hold power+home_button+volum_down then press volume_up when it asks you to confirm that you know what you're doing.
Open Odin, you should see that your phone is recognized (in the top left rectangle it shows COM something.
Add the AP, BL, CP and CSC from the folder to Odin by pressing the specific buttons and then selecting them, wait between them if necessary, it will tell you.
Make sure re partition is not ticked in the options tab.
after everytihng is ready, click start and wait some time.
When it is done you should see PASS in green and your phone restarting.\
From there you just have to configure your new OS. Bare in mind that you should know the google acc and password that you had on the phone before, else it will get FRP locked.
Hope this helps, If you have any questions feel free to ask.