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A couple of posters have asked about rooting the Aluratek Cinepad tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312927&page=70
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605509&page=26
Granted that they inserted their queries into on-going threads. And also granted that they probably blew right past the video and this form’s norms when they registered. But no one even attempted to help them. Their questions were simply ignored.
This Aluratek (same folks who did the Libre for Boarders) is a rebranded Chinese tablet. Or perhaps being kinder to Aluratek you could say they spec’s a tablet and had it manufactured in China becuasue there are a few differences between the Cinepad and what is sold in China.
This tablet is currently being sold by Newegg, Tiger Direct, Walmart, Sears, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc. So this forum is likely to see an increasing number of questions about them
It appears that rooting the Cinepad may be as simple as running the program Unlock Root against it. (free at http://www.unlockroot.com/)
The base tablet that Aluratek modified slightly to come up with the Cinepad is the Yongxiang company’s YX 10A03. The 10” Aluraek lists its Model number (Settings->About Tablet) as YX 10A03 and shows a build number of ics.f33ref.20120329.
The Unlock Root website lists as tested devices two unbranded MID tablets both with model numbers of YX 10A03 and both with build numbers of ics.f33ref.20120XXX – within a few hundred of the Cinepad build.
I would be quite surprised if Unlock Root did not do the trick
bardell3600 said:
A couple of posters have asked about rooting the Aluratek Cinepad tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312927&page=70
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605509&page=26
Granted that they inserted their queries into on-going threads. And also granted that they probably blew right past the video and this form’s norms when they registered. But no one even attempted to help them. Their questions were simply ignored.
This Aluratek (same folks who did the Libre for Boarders) is a rebranded Chinese tablet. Or perhaps being kinder to Aluratek you could say they spec’s a tablet and had it manufactured in China becuasue there are a few differences between the Cinepad and what is sold in China.
This tablet is currently being sold by Newegg, Tiger Direct, Walmart, Sears, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc. So this forum is likely to see an increasing number of questions about them
It appears that rooting the Cinepad may be as simple as running the program Unlock Root against it. (free at http://www.unlockroot.com/)
The base tablet that Aluratek modified slightly to come up with the Cinepad is the Yongxiang company’s YX 10A03. The 10” Aluraek lists its Model number (Settings->About Tablet) as YX 10A03 and shows a build number of ics.f33ref.20120329.
The Unlock Root website lists as tested devices two unbranded MID tablets both with model numbers of YX 10A03 and both with build numbers of ics.f33ref.20120XXX – within a few hundred of the Cinepad build.
I would be quite surprised if Unlock Root did not do the trick
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i have a at110f and unlock root doesnt work and nether does superoneclick.
bardell3600 said:
A couple of posters have asked about rooting the Aluratek Cinepad tablet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312927&page=70
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605509&page=26
Granted that they inserted their queries into on-going threads. And also granted that they probably blew right past the video and this form’s norms when they registered. But no one even attempted to help them. Their questions were simply ignored.
This Aluratek (same folks who did the Libre for Boarders) is a rebranded Chinese tablet. Or perhaps being kinder to Aluratek you could say they spec’s a tablet and had it manufactured in China becuasue there are a few differences between the Cinepad and what is sold in China.
This tablet is currently being sold by Newegg, Tiger Direct, Walmart, Sears, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, etc. So this forum is likely to see an increasing number of questions about them
It appears that rooting the Cinepad may be as simple as running the program Unlock Root against it. (free at http://www.unlockroot.com/)
The base tablet that Aluratek modified slightly to come up with the Cinepad is the Yongxiang company’s YX 10A03. The 10” Aluraek lists its Model number (Settings->About Tablet) as YX 10A03 and shows a build number of ics.f33ref.20120329.
The Unlock Root website lists as tested devices two unbranded MID tablets both with model numbers of YX 10A03 and both with build numbers of ics.f33ref.20120XXX – within a few hundred of the Cinepad build.
I would be quite surprised if Unlock Root did not do the trick
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The standard one click root tools arwn´t working for the BUILD ics.f33ref.20120409.
It took me a couple of weeks to find the ZhuoDaShi Tool at tabletrepublic.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=145
it worked for me.
USE AT OWN RISK!
SerialQ said:
The standard one click root tools arwn´t working for the BUILD ics.f33ref.20120409.
It took me a couple of weeks to find the ZhuoDaShi Tool at tabletrepublic.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=145
it worked for me.
USE AT OWN RISK!
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I was hoping that someone would have a try at a custom rooted rom actually, because the firmware that Aluratek provides is basically unstable. I won mine from Quibids, and before the first week it had lost its mount points for the internal sdcard and of course my external sdcard. They provided me with a beta firmware that fixed that, but before I could really test it, the power button broke from the board. I sent it back, and here about 2 months later I now have a replacement tablet (definitely not the same unit). I find that the firmware on it matches the beta they had me flash the first tablet with, however this thing is definitely unstable. They told me it would have video issues, and in fact the Youtube app (no version I have it seems) will work on the thing. Well... long story made short, I am about to reflash the thing for about the 7th time tomorrow. It likes getting into boot loops for no discernible reason, and then seemingly comes out of them (sometimes) for some unknown reason also. It frustrates me to no end to have to reboot it, but it is necessary at times since it loses mountpoints for the sdcards just like the first one did originally from time to time. Rebooting it clears it up... that is unless it decides to start looping. Its kind of like a slot machine... never know when it will win or lose.
I am not complaining. I won it at a good price off of Quibids... and Quibids very generously provided me with an Archos 80 G9 to replace it... even though they knew that Aluratek would get around to sending me a replacement... eventually. So, no complaints here. But, it has become kind of a challenge for me. Its kind of hard to believe that the Archos and the Aluratek retails for about the same... since there really is no comparison in quality and stability. I have become an Archos and a Quibids fan.
Rooting it alone is not enough... the firmware itself is unstable. I wish I could find something that was halfway stable because I think it will be some months before Aluratek gets something past beta. It is actually not that bad of a tablet and this firmware gives it a lot of memory to work with. It has beautiful video and bright colors and a pretty good resolution. It has a mixture of good to average hardware, but not really what I would call cheap really. The problem is the firmware mostly... and a very badly designed power button that will break off very easily if you aren't really careful. I mean, it has built-in bluetooth... its not a bad deal if it would just be stable.
I was hoping that someone more experienced than I am would take the challenge since so many of these are being sold right now. I am only now becoming more familiar with the inner workings of Android. I have a fair amount of hardware and software experience mainly in PC's, but until this year have never gotten into Android. Now, I somehow have 4 tablets all different sizes and brands, and each have their own points and quirks. The Aluratek is the quirkiest. If anyone knows of a custom "stable" firmware for this tablet, I would appreciate the help. Thanks.
Thank you SerialQ
SerialQ said:
The standard one click root tools arwn´t working for the BUILD ics.f33ref.20120409.
It took me a couple of weeks to find the ZhuoDaShi Tool at tabletrepublic.com/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=145
it worked for me.
USE AT OWN RISK!
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Rooting the Aluratek Cinepad brought such a dramatic change in making it stable for the first time, I just had to come back here and thank you for the tip on this Chinese program. It is a "tad" confusing since it mostly Chinese (outside of the word ROOT - pretty self-explanatory), and had a little trouble since the thing shut down at one of the reboots instead of rebooting. I found another set of instructions that said you have to let it reboot 3 times before it is finished. I had to help it by pushing the reset on the 3rd boot and then starting it, but it worked and now the tablet is sound and zooming right along. I have a presentation tomorrow and I am thinking of using it instead of my Archos.
Thanks once again... that was a great help to me.
firestorm005 said:
Rooting the Aluratek Cinepad brought such a dramatic change in making it stable for the first time, I just had to come back here and thank you for the tip on this Chinese program. It is a "tad" confusing since it mostly Chinese (outside of the word ROOT - pretty self-explanatory), and had a little trouble since the thing shut down at one of the reboots instead of rebooting. I found another set of instructions that said you have to let it reboot 3 times before it is finished. I had to help it by pushing the reset on the 3rd boot and then starting it, but it worked and now the tablet is sound and zooming right along. I have a presentation tomorrow and I am thinking of using it instead of my Archos.
Thanks once again... that was a great help to me.
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Hi firesorm005,
i´m really glad that i was able to help you. In fact i had the same issues (including the broken powerbutton) with my yx 10a03.
since i rooted the device it is also running, except of the WIFI, stabel now.
If you like, you can try some build.prop tweaks to give the device more perfomance and optmize the power-savings.
you can find many tutorials when you google for it.
Use them with care and as always at own risk
have fun
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I have an Aluratek Cinepad 7"
I got my Win7 machine to recognize the tablet, but Unlock Root couldn't ever find it (tried all 3 types of USB connections).
Then I tried ZhuoDaShi Tool, but the screenshots at the techrepublic link were different from the app (looked like the same app, but different version). I clicked every button on the app, but wasn't able to find one that would lead to actually doing something to the tablet.
Anyone have any new ideas?
Aluratek Cinepad AT108F
So, I just bought this tab and it'll be here on Friday compliments of J&R by way of Amazon. It hasn't any ratings (probably because it's new) and I don't see ANY threads for ROMs for this model or ANY Aluratek model for that matter.
The specs are INCREDIBLE for this price point and PERFECT for my tablet needs/desires. However, I'm quite concerned about the lack of dev support. While I know this model won't EVER be a highly purchased item because of the off-brand, it does have a common A9 Cortex processor that many other higher-end tablets are outfitted with. I must be looking in the wrong places. Does anyone have any links to share?
aluratek cinepad At110f
thewinelover said:
So, I just bought this tab and it'll be here on Friday compliments of J&R by way of Amazon. It hasn't any ratings (probably because it's new) and I don't see ANY threads for ROMs for this model or ANY Aluratek model for that matter.
The specs are INCREDIBLE for this price point and PERFECT for my tablet needs/desires. However, I'm quite concerned about the lack of dev support. While I know this model won't EVER be a highly purchased item because of the off-brand, it does have a common A9 Cortex processor that many other higher-end tablets are outfitted with. I must be looking in the wrong places. Does anyone have any links to share?
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I managed to root my AT110f using Rootburner-v0.2, using the second advanced option. When the program wants to reboot the screen goes black and will not come back on, you have to press the reset button first as the power button is dead. (you have to do this 3 times on the rootburner app)
My Tablet is now fully rooted.:good:
No USB connection workaround
thedrill said:
I managed to root my AT110f using Rootburner-v0.2, using the second advanced option. When the program wants to reboot the screen goes black and will not come back on, you have to press the reset button first as the power button is dead. (you have to do this 3 times on the rootburner app)
My Tablet is now fully rooted.:good:
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For those who cannot connect to a PC via USB I was able to connect to my AT107F by using PDAnet and then root it.
I today received the ZTE Open C and I have to say it is a wonderful phone. There is one really irritating thing about it though. It is branded.
Whenever you lock the phone instead of displaying the wallpaper it displays the blue wallpaper of the Firefox, no matter what wallpaper you are using.
So for the people who know Firefox OS well: Is there a way to change this?
what release is running on ZTE Open C?
could you do a short review of the device, and more importantly, where did you get yours so early?
ZTE is sending out the ebay orders starting May 23rd...
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
linr76 said:
what release is running on ZTE Open C?
could you do a short review of the device, and more importantly, where did you get yours so early?
ZTE is sending out the ebay orders starting May 23rd...
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
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I saw the pre-order for it on Ebay on the 3rd of April, so the ship date for me was a lot earlier. It wasn't even linked on Google I just searched for it on Ebay and by chance it was there! Firefox OS 1.3 made by ZTE, and so far it's very good, apart from the problem I have mentioned. I would like to note that there is an app on the phone called "Software Updater" with "Update Device" "Update History" and "Update Frequency" options... I believe this means they are going to keep this updated. I'm using my ZTE Open for testing, and my ZTE Open C for main use (because of the larger screen)
Google ZTE Open C to find the ebay page, all the info is there, I would review it but I've only had it for a day so far
yeah, i would not bet on them supporting this one longer.
as it seems the Open is not supported anymore.
they don't answer questions about this.
Mozilla does not really answer questions about this.
so that is in my book a pretty good sign they wont support it.
lame.
still on MDN as a "developer" device.
how on earth should you "develop" if you can't update the frekking phone because the HAL is missing for newer builds?
thanks a bunch! 80 Euro wasted on a piece of crap phone that isn't worth more than 30USD to begin with.
being "early adopter" sure doesn't pay off here.
you get crappy hardware for a high price.
i pitty all the people who actually bought a geeksphone keon for 150USD (same low hw specs as the Open)
enough rambling, hope to see your review soon?
linr76 said:
yeah, i would not bet on them supporting this one longer.
as it seems the Open is not supported anymore.
they don't answer questions about this.
Mozilla does not really answer questions about this.
so that is in my book a pretty good sign they wont support it.
lame.
still on MDN as a "developer" device.
how on earth should you "develop" if you can't update the frekking phone because the HAL is missing for newer builds?
thanks a bunch! 80 Euro wasted on a piece of crap phone that isn't worth more than 30USD to begin with.
being "early adopter" sure doesn't pay off here.
you get crappy hardware for a high price.
i pitty all the people who actually bought a geeksphone keon for 150USD (same low hw specs as the Open)
enough rambling, hope to see your review soon?
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I'm sorry to dissapoint, but after using it for a few days there isn't enough different to review. There's the Firefox OS 1.3 which we know well, basically no lag at all and everything opens really quickly. The keyboard allows you to type really fast and still be accurate (this could be due to the 4 inch screen). The speaker is a little bit better and is on the front so you don't need to turn the phone around if you're listening to music, there is an update app on the phone which guarentees updates. The update option through the settings has been removed. It comes with a few of what I can only assume are ZTE's wallpapers but none of them have a logo or anything and most are quite good.
My only problem with the phone is that the lock screen never and will never display your wallpaper. It always shows the blue firefox wallpaper even if yours is different. I emailed ZTE and they said the "Firefox System" added it not them which I assume means the official Firefox OS 1.3 carrier build.
I hope this changes, because it's ugly. Other than that the phone is really good.
linr76 said:
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
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When is the fire s gonna be sold?
issue in network
i had update my phone by update.zip from this link
http://firefox.ztems.com/
which is office l one.
after that...the phone dose not read SIM any more..it keep saying searching...
and i cannot downgraded, upgrade, root at all.., what to do now?
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sorry...i just noticed it is for open c...where my phone is open onluy
This firmware for V790 (see url) Correct link is (google) "Spain OPEN C SD card upgrading instruction & software package(ebay)-250940B0668FFOS_EU_EBAY_OPENCV1.0.0B04"
(sorry, i new user and cannot insert link )
To anything can adapt the root recovery of "[How-To] ZTE Open C Android 4.4.2 + Root" (google please)?
I would like to change ringtones (and other files) but the device does not have a Root.
adb remount - not permitted
Apirl said:
How is your phone now?
I am considering have one in hand.
Where did you get it?
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its sold officially on ebay, from germany, uk, russia and china. source country should be taken into consideration (import duty, vat and charger).
ive seen it in a few online shops but in these its more pricey.
any help for ZTE open
I would like to know how to root the new SKYSTREAM THREE PLUS ANDROID TV BOX if someone can please give me any instructions
So I'm assuming you never found how to root this box? I'm looking at buying one and need root for simulating keyboard/typing input.
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Did you try any of these methods?
https://www.xda-developers.com/best-one-click-root-2018/
Looking to do the same thing did you find a root method that worked?
I do believe they are rooted before they are delivered. They have magisk manager installed but not up to date. If you do a factory reset you will lose the root for some reason. I am still researching this and trying to figure it out so I can get play store installed again.
If you didn't notice, the installed PS was at version 12 or there abouts and will not upgrade. The newest version right now is around 21. Even though they say this box is PS certified, it in fact is not.
If I figure out a way to root this again I will post here. But I don't want to mess it up too much as this is my primary media center.
I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
Edit: do not update magisk. Use the one supplied and get root back that way.
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I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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Yeah I just checked there mate, the fookers have refunded the payment saying due to current situation delivery won't be another 6 weeks so I've to order sooner lol.
Think I will just buy a shield instead.
With regard to skystream I read that they're keeping their new super doopwr os locked down in secret.
Apparently due to amlogic factory guidelines, but obviously we now know its because its running cloned unlicensed firmware itself. Cheeky buggers
A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
Bertonumber1 said:
Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
Bertonumber1 said:
I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
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Wow. I am surprised they actually gave you that much info. I couldn't get anything out of them besides tough luck.
Would be interesting to hear for sure.
A non-mobile version of Android? Oh but its an original signed version of Android TV? Sounds to me like they are praying on people whom don't know any better.
So I will be assuming my guess earlier is correct. Cobbled up Android with a launcher built to look and act like Android TV.
Bertonumber1 said:
Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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I finally got a chance to flash the rom from the freaktab forum. Works great! Thanks for that link for sure! Now that I know that works, I am going to try to flash a different Amlogic ROM to see if that works!
Since I had the time, I also decided to try and flash my Sky Stream 3 Plus with a rom from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...m-xtmod-atv-x96-max-gt1-u211-devices-t3892273
They have an Android 8 and 9 version.
The version 8 worked great! Seemed to really run smooth for the half hour that I tested it. The launcher looks like the Android TV that I have on my shield. Just a few customizations missing.
Went ahead and tried the Android 9 mod supplied there and working so far! Gonna run that for a bit and see what happens.
Once again the Android 9 supplied by xannytech looks great! I will have to install an app to tell me if for sure this is running androidtv for sure. When setting up it actually stated that it was.
I also see that Chromecast is built into both of these versions as well! Instead of the SS3plus garbage that never seemed to work!
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
Edit... guess I am replying to myself... lol
-Swamper- said:
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
Edit... guess I am replying to myself... lol
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@-Swamper- Sorry there mate, I had unsubscribed from this thread after I decided not to bother with skystream. I'm happy you found the link and firmware that suited your needs.
Me? I settled for an amazon 2nd gen Sloane box. Rooted and I'm sticking with it. I have the 4k in the room also.
I was going to buy the sky stream but too many problems before I even got hold of it. General attitude from the staff there stinks.
Anyway glad you got things sorted. Tag me if you're needing any help with flashing roms etc
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
Isis111 said:
Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
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Hey , thanks for your response , just what i expected from these liars . They told me things like adaway would still work as the box was "kinda rooted" on the same breath they tried to tell me their box was genuine android tv lol . What a crock of sh*t to sell a glorified amlogic device.
And after all that i asked about firmware as there were a number if guys factory resetting and ending up with bricked devcices . They told me they replaced these "free of charge" but neglected to mention the customer had to pay further shipping costs and wait 3/4 months at least for their replacement
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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It won't, I just got two of them and magisk is not installed, neither is magisk manager
Hi all,
So ive seen a lot of posts lately of people getting updates past 9.1.0.153 now I'm in Australia and since getting the phone I've revived the one update which took me to .153 but since then nothing.
I don't know what exactly can help with someone being able to give an answer but it's
VOG-L29 and C636E4R1P5
I just would like some of these updates that are going around, and I want anything to help the camera keep producing nice photos but I'm not completely sold on paying a third party for the update or dabbling around doing it myself as I want to keep functionality for banking etc.
Well anyone who can help please do and thanks
Same Here.. We seem to be the last to get them but the next one should come soon
Yeah it's coming, but so is Christmas....
robbieismyname said:
Same Here.. We seem to be the last to get them but the next one should come soon
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It will probably come just before all the new devices release, I just wish this Google stuff didn't happen then Huawei could of just dropped their crappy os and taken a leaf from Oneplus and Google and keep it clean and simple and then add a few cool features and just ensure it runs well, gets updated globally around similar times each region
Publictransport said:
Hi all,
So ive seen a lot of posts lately of people getting updates past 9.1.0.153 now I'm in Australia and since getting the phone I've revived the one update which took me to .153 but since then nothing.
I don't know what exactly can help with someone being able to give an answer but it's
VOG-L29 and C636E4R1P5
I just would like some of these updates that are going around, and I want anything to help the camera keep producing nice photos but I'm not completely sold on paying a third party for the update or dabbling around doing it myself as I want to keep functionality for banking etc.
Well anyone who can help please do and thanks
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Did you tried checking for updates from hicare app on ur phone or hisuite on ur pc?
Hi, I am thinking to buy the Mi A3, since it got android one, OLED and much more. But I want to know, does the device standard on what it promises, so I want your opinion. Should I buy it or just go for other device.
riyan65 said:
Hi, I am thinking to buy the Mi A3, since it got android one, OLED and much more. But I want to know, does the device standard on what it promises, so I want your opinion. Should I buy it or just go for other device.
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The Android one project is really a scam at this point its may and still have a very buggy version of Android 10 that way delivered in April, the OLED is a good pannel but the resolution isn't the best ,the battery is good tho, I would recommend you to look for another device.
For the bad, honestly, it's the bugs. If you don't mind the bugs, most of them can be worked around without root. But the android 10 update has solved quite a few of them.
The fingerprint scanner can be really annoying sometimes, but it requires muscle memory. Push harder than the fingerprint you recorded and it won't recognize it.
The screen is OK. I don't really care for the dpi. It's perfectly sharp for average use.
Now the good.
Battery life is AMAZING. I consistently get over 12 hours of SOT, rarely less than 10.
The camera is very, very, very good. Pictures are just incredibly nice for this price range.
And the price. Really.
If you want an amazing battery life, buy it. No other phone I know in this price range has this battery life.
If you have ~160€ I think this is the best you can find for that price. If you don't have more money to spare, sure go for it. And know you'll have to workaround some bugs.
If you can get a little more money, get other phone.
If you don't wanna workaround the bugs, maybe check the Redmi note 8, but know the battery life ain't as good.
riyan65 said:
Hi, I am thinking to buy the Mi A3, since it got android one, OLED and much more. But I want to know, does the device standard on what it promises, so I want your opinion. Should I buy it or just go for other device.
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The only thing that I have been bothering me it is the amount of bugs with Android 10, Xiaomi solved one of them, but for me it is really anoying.
I was prefer wait three or four months more for Android 10, but without bugs.
No.
It is a great phone overall. What are the other alternatives? I got mine on nice sale. I personally wanted these specifications, so i got it.
NFC was maybe the only compromise. What else you can get?
- Huawei nova 5t? it may be better, was not released when i bought my phone, ot it was pricier, not sure. + have NFC
- Samsung Galaxy a30s- my girlfriend have that, the camera is not better, i even think it is worse, the battery may be better, her phone can hold some juice for a long time, like 2 days+, but you can do it with mi a3 also, the display is the same, exactly the same, but my fingerprint is faster( you does not need to hold it long or to press hard like that guy told you, even sometimes it is that fast, when i am lifting it from table or take it out of my pocket and slightly touching the sensor area it just unlock), also you can't find really that much customisation. But you will have NFC.
Don't buy Xioami, to be honest, their customer service is so bad it's remarkable they are still in business. Get out the no account authorization issue they have, you have to buy black-market support to fix any issue. 0/10 for support, stay far.
mobile_fan_2k5 said:
Don't buy Xioami, to be honest, their customer service is so bad it's remarkable they are still in business. Get out the no account authorization issue they have, you have to buy black-market support to fix any issue. 0/10 for support, stay far.
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So it's better to play "black market" to be able to unlock your bootloader (Nokia) or that you can't unblock it at all (Huawei) or that it screws up your phone (Sony DRM, Samsung KNOX)? Don't be ridiculous, playing with bootloader and system has some risks, if you're not ready to eventually pay for your mistakes, keep your phone in stock state. Phone manufacturer has nothing to do with it.
mobile_fan_2k5 said:
Don't buy Xioami, to be honest, their customer service is so bad it's remarkable they are still in business. Get out the no account authorization issue they have, you have to buy black-market support to fix any issue. 0/10 for support, stay far.
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As far as i see you had a problem with the phone and you ended in a bootloop, that you had a problem it's your fault, in fact, if I'm not mistaken, they are the only company that allows unlocking, that's why there are so many developers..
That's one of the cheapest phones for the specs!
_mysiak_ said:
So it's better to play "black market" to be able to unlock your bootloader (Nokia) or that you can't unblock it at all (Huawei) or that it screws up your phone (Sony DRM, Samsung KNOX)? Don't be ridiculous, playing with bootloader and system has some risks, if you're not ready to eventually pay for your mistakes, keep your phone in stock state. Phone manufacturer has nothing to do with it.
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Hi _mysiak_ Please read what I said :
I just said I am not a modder, I just ran an OTA and it's been dead since, and that's 5 months ago. The phone was stock, vanilla. I don't hack/mod phones I don't have the time.
Xiaomi forces us to go to the black market because they refuse to offer the correct support to customers
Again, I am not a modder/ hacker I did not mod my device. I did an OTA update and it went into boot loop ever since.
Check the MI forums this is not an edge case, Xiaomi have buggy OS updates that will kill your device (eg. Just like mine, check MI website hundreds, if not thousands of people have this issue and the only fix is to fly to China)
Check this official XDA post :
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-edl-unbrick-authorized-mi-accounts/
Overall I would not buy, nor recommend a Xiaomi, I don't trust the brand. But hey that's my opinion, You had a better experience so at least you're lucky.
mobile_fan_2k5 said:
Hi _mysiak_ Please read what I said :
I just said I am not a modder, I just ran an OTA and it's been dead since, and that's 5 months ago. The phone was stock, vanilla. I don't hack/mod phones I don't have the time.
Xiaomi forces us to go to the black market because they refuse to offer the correct support to customers
Again, I am not a modder/ hacker I did not mod my device. I did an OTA update and it went into boot loop ever since.
Check the MI forums this is not an edge case, Xiaomi have buggy OS updates that will kill your device (eg. Just like mine, check MI website hundreds, if not thousands of people have this issue and the only fix is to fly to China)
Check this official XDA post :
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-edl-unbrick-authorized-mi-accounts/
Overall I would not buy, nor recommend a Xiaomi, I don't trust the brand. But hey that's my opinion, You had a better experience so at least you're lucky.
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Sorry, misunderstood your post. If it's still in stock state, you should apply for a warranty repair. Or pay a small fee for a 3rd party service and they'll do it remotely. In both cases I don't understand why you waited 5 months.. [emoji846] These things are unfortunate, but they happen sometimes, just like HW failures.
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As far as i see you had a problem with the phone and you ended in a bootloop, that you had a problem it's your fault, in fact, if I'm not mistaken, they are the only company that allows unlocking, that's why there are so many developers..
That's one of the cheapest phones for the specs!
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Yes, they are cheap and other offer unlocking also, I m just giving a review of my experience. I am not a modder, I don't unlock or mod, root anything last time I did so was LG G4. I just a vanilla android phone user that ACCEPTED an official OTA update and ever since I haven't gotten to use the device and I was told support to fix is only in China.
Again that's my experience if you had a better one congrats.
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Sorry, misunderstood your post. If it's still in stock state, you should apply for a warranty repair. Or pay a small fee for a 3rd party service and they'll do it remotely. In both cases I don't understand why you waited 5 months.. [emoji846] These things are unfortunate, but they happen sometimes, just like HW failures.
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Yes, I tried to fix it from day one but ran into the no authorization issue. I bought off Amazon where they said the warranty has passed. I will decide soon enough if I should fix, either way, I have moved.
After seeing this amount of negative reviews, I am just going to pass this device. Maybe I will go for Motorola, since they provide update regularly and bootloader unlock is available too. So I will go for Motorola. Thank you all, for let me know your suggestions.