I have been looking around for days now, i have yet to install this in my car until i can identify what roms i should be using, right now the thing that bugs me is the am radio channel spacing, i can't select 640 am, only 638 so something close. i would also like to have root, and Malaysk ROM is high on my list of things i want to try, but i have no idea what MCU i have. i will attach some screens, the pic of the back i didn't take and took off ebay, but mine does have a fan where it says no fan.
i don't even know how to tell what resolution it is running. but am guessing 800x400
You don't have an "MTCB" unit, so you can't run Malaysk's firmware. Go over to the Android Head Units forum and see if it matches one of the ones they discuss over there.
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So I'm about to buy my first Android phone after having a 3GS for far too many years, with it quite literally falling apart it's time to get a new one!
As such, after a lot of reading and watching youtube videos of different phones I came to fall for the HTC One X, and as such will be picking up one soon from a local retailer and I'm sure I'll be happy with it, BUT.
Just as I rooted/jailbreaked my 3GS I of course want the freedom of rooting my HOX, and would probably install a clean ROM faster than you can whistle and call me Daisy, and I've read a bit about it, it's certainly feasible and currently well understood, with plenty of information on it.
There is one area I didn't quite catch all the information in though, there seem to be certain newer revisions of either hardware or software (this has not been clear to me) that for the moment can't be rooted, and as such earlier versions are to prefer.
Now I'm wondering what I should be on the lookout for to avoid, seeing as I want to root, I've seen the number 2.20 firmware number thrown out, and for the HOX it seems phones delivered with the 2.20FW as stock are to avoid if I want to root, but are there other pitfalls to avoid?
Additional information: The phone will be bought in a European country (Sweden) if there are any larger regional changes but the CPU/LTE thing, so it'll be a Tegra3 version I guess and it will be unlocked.
Thanks in advance!
There is no 2.2 firmware version for the Tegra 3 One X.
All Tegra 3 One X can be unlocked at htcdev.com
If you buy a branded one, updates are later or not at all, since the carrier has to approve (mess with) them.
Firmware later than 1.29 has all the major faults fixed, you want 2.17, really.
Nobody has found any convincing correlation between specific defects or defect rates and serial numbers. You best bet is to find one that starts xx26 or higher as HTC have modified the aerial connectors to prevent the Wifi signal problem.
BenPope said:
There is no 2.2 firmware version for the Tegra 3 One X.
All Tegra 3 One X can be unlocked at htcdev.com
If you buy a branded one, updates are later or not at all, since the carrier has to approve (mess with) them.
Firmware later than 1.29 has all the major faults fixed, you want 2.17, really.
Nobody has found any convincing correlation between specific defects or defect rates and serial numbers. You best bet is to find one that starts xx26 or higher as HTC have modified the aerial connectors to prevent the Wifi signal problem.
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Thank you for answering my questions, I think this resolves all my questions, thoughts and doubts about it, time to go pick one up (Unbranded and unlocked of course!)
Hi,
Have not put Cyanogenmod on a device in some time and the Tab Pro 12 Wifi (SM-T900) device is new to me. Couple of questions, first - what is the correct codename for the device? I've seen Mondrianwifi in in the Cyanogenmod download device list but that appears to be the name for the 8.4, not this one. And when I look at /system/build.prop I see the value below.
ro.product.device=v2wifi
I thought that was supposed to be the codename per http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro. The v2wifi value is not on the Cyanogenmod list and further, that name looks pretty generic. I realize Cyanogenmod may not yet have an official ROM ready for the device but was frustrated enough with the Samsung Touch-Wiz crap that I'm thinking of using another port if available. Having the right codename seems essential, needless to say.
While looking at the build.prop I noticed the ro.product.locale.region as GB rather than the expected US.
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
Does this mean the device I've got does not have a US ROM and does that present any problems? If so, is the process to rectify it as simple as downloading the right ROM from the manufacturer? Or are they still playing the lock-up and obscure routine? If having the GB rather than US version could give me issues later then it's time to return it right away while I can. The unit was bought on the special from Quickship Electronics on Ebay when the price was at $369.99 level (since gone up +40 or so) and time to return is short.
Any help on these issues and any recommendations for a good ROM to use as well as the best backup and install procedure would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Robert C.
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FWIIW to anyone reading this, I changed the launcher to the Google Now one and it's starting to look more familiar - used to running Nexus devices here.
Kies says I have current firmware/latest at PDA:ND4 / CSC:ND4 (XAR).
I do still wonder if I was sold a British tablet rather than an American one. So far it hasn't made any difference but when L comes out I'm sure Samsung will be months delivering an official ROM so that's when I'd probably be more serious about going Cyanogenmod (official).
Some more poking around via Google leads me to believe XAR does indicate US version.
So, just sit tight until Cyanogenmod official is out? Maybe until the L release?
Does anyone know how this can be done?
Not yet. AFAIK android tv isn't released.
The fact of the custom recovery doesn't get around the locked bootloader, either. There are approaches to the problem which have been used on other devices, but last I looked this device was rootable (in its early generation) but not yet upgradeable.
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Not yet. AFAIK android tv isn't released.
The fact of the custom recovery doesn't get around the locked bootloader, either. There are approaches to the problem which have been used on other devices, but last I looked this device was rootable (in its early generation) but not yet upgradeable.
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its just getting someone with the know how and want to take it on. Someone has ported it to the ouya.. the port uses cm11 as a base then u flash the android tv package over top, i read its buggy as heck tho and a wip to get things functioning.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ouya/general/rom-android-tv-ouya-t2895293
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its just getting someone with the know how and want to take it on. Someone has ported it to the ouya.. the port uses cm11 as a base then u flash the android tv package over top, i read its buggy as heck tho and a wip to get things functioning.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ouya/general/rom-android-tv-ouya-t2895293
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I did try a quick and dirty port of ADT-1 and it was a massive failure. I may take a look at this at some point.
nhumber said:
its just getting someone with the know how and want to take it on. Someone has ported it to the ouya.. the port uses cm11 as a base then u flash the android tv package over top, i read its buggy as heck tho and a wip to get things functioning.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ouya/general/rom-android-tv-ouya-t2895293
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buggy as heck and wip - and on a device with an unlockable bootloader and a lot of folks who bought via kickstarter intending to mod it.
no disrespect to the folks who are working their butts off on the ftv, but you rarely
get a solid cm11 daily driver even with an unlocked device right away, with only one dev working - and that's with cm, where there are a lot of good build guides and a userbase ready to help test and get logs.
with the ftv, look at the number of folks complaining about xbmc on the box.
xbmc works extremely well and with root makes a viable launcher replacement. its my launcher on the system, and I'm beyond pleased with it, given that the system is completely different in use than what the vendor intended.
does it get stuck now and again? yep.
I paid how much for xbmc? for root?
some of the tone here would be fine in a vendor's support forums, but posting about how there's trial and error and glitches in a dev forum?
now, think how much fun it'd be to have a wip rom posted here and need to patiently wade through folks acting like they were entitled to bug-free consumer grade software at no cost and with zero elbow grease involved in setting it up...
No tones or complaining here.. Just was answering the question. Is it possible? Yes. How? I stated how it was done on the ouya. The unlocked bootloader is irrelevant since we have a workaround from rbox, who I'm greatly appreciative of.
The recent Hyundai 8 inches Nav System used in many of their models like Sonata, Elantra, Tucson, etc uses androis as its base system.
I've never seen any sources published by their software provider (http://www.mapnsoft.com/) and I'm not sure of their obligations regarding Android.
I have a few SD cards with software updates from MapNSoft too. From what I can understand, the GPS map itself has value the system upgrades can be copied from car to car (of the right modem) even if the update was purchased.
Has anyone been able to modify the system image to add new apps like Android Auto? The reason I ask is because Hyundai USA upgraded all their compatible cars from 2015 and up to Android Auto for free in the last few months. However, Hyundai Canada didn't do the same and want to 'debut' Android Auto in their 2017 model year and forget about the past. I wanted to know if it was possible to hack the upgrade image to compensate for the fact that Hyundai Canada turned their back on thousand of their customers by keeping that upgrade from them. After all, Android is open source no? One can't even purchase the upgrade even if they wanted to. Ironically, their secondary brand (KIA) has such an upgrade available for most of their models (which generally correspond to a Hyundai model and has identical hardware) from 2015 and up. The KIA upgrade is not free but at least it is available.
I can provide additional details if needed.
Thanks in advance.
JF.
I am one of your supporters!
I hate the fact they lied and promised for Android Auto and they said only for 2017 and higher.
I would pay for it, but I guess Android Auto is restrictely developing by Google. I think for security reasons they don't want others have source of it.
Check out the hyundai-forums.com website. I remember someone else hacking the US update to work for Canada, so the logic they used to replace the checksums that mess you up should work for other cases with MapNSoft updates.
I'd like to have a solution for the Iberian maps update.
Just wondering if anyone here is familiar with 'training units' of the HTC 10. A seller says he used to work for HTC, who gave him brand new phones to train employees on. The phones are brand new and say 'Not For Sale' on the back, but they work just like a regular unit. The other catch is he says they do not support software updates, but he thinks you can update them manually. I figure that updates not supported would mean that they will not get OTA updates, but that you could flash them yourself. Anyone know for sure, I don't see why not?
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Just wondering if anyone here is familiar with 'training units' of the HTC 10. A seller says he used to work for HTC, who gave him brand new phones to train employees on. The phones are brand new and say 'Not For Sale' on the back, but they work just like a regular unit. The other catch is he says they do not support software updates, but he thinks you can update them manually. I figure that updates not supported would mean that they will not get OTA updates, but that you could flash them yourself. Anyone know for sure, I don't see why not?
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I've had these before and have been an ambassador for htc too.
Granted the phones were a little older but htc don't change their ways [emoji6]
Also so long as the hardware hasn't been modified, for example some demo units (Samsung) they remove the antennas and other critical components for making calls and texts, not on all devices and I've never seen htc do this either, you can make calls, text, mobile data works etc?
Also check the bootloader and download mode screens.. See what info you have there.. Input the info you see there here.
We need more information.
I'm pretty sure it can be made to stock but we need to clarify some things first.
dladz said:
I've had these before and have been an ambassador for htc too.
Granted the phones were a little older but htc don't change their ways [emoji6]
Also so long as the hardware hasn't been modified, for example some demo units (Samsung) they remove the antennas and other critical components for making calls and texts, not on all devices and I've never seen htc do this either, you can make calls, text, mobile data works etc?
Also check the bootloader and download mode screens.. See what info you have there.. Input the info you see there here.
We need more information.
I'm pretty sure it can be made to stock but we need to clarify some things first.
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Thanks for the response, I appreciate it! Unfortunately i never picked one up. I kinda hesitated because I wasn't sure, then I decided to post here, but now the seller must have sold them all. He did say that they worked 100%, but had a couple markings to dintinguish them and don't support software updates. Anyway, thanks a lot!
YrrchSebor said:
Thanks for the response, I appreciate it! Unfortunately i never picked one up. I kinda hesitated because I wasn't sure, then I decided to post here, but now the seller must have sold them all. He did say that they worked 100%, but had a couple markings to dintinguish them and don't support software updates. Anyway, thanks a lot!
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No problem, they can be made to be normal though.. The seller doesn't know what they're talking about. either way, no point now. Also the markings could be a screen protector or a film the devices are usually just stock international devices. A lot of them are s-off out the box. Keep an eye if more become available.
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No problem, they can be made to be normal though.. The seller doesn't know what they're talking about. either way, no point now. Also the markings could be a screen protector or a film the devices are usually just stock international devices. A lot of them are s-off out the box. Keep an eye if more become available.
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What he said was it said 'not for sale' on the back, had a very small marking on the front to indicate training phone, and software updates were not supported. But I believe he meant via OTA..... I figured it could be flashed tho, and I can't remember the last time I waited for an OTA anyway, as opposed to just grabbing the firmware myself
Anyway, I already bought a different phone but there is also this ad if you wanna check it out. This one seems a bit different tho. Previous one was not a store unit.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mob/5977264688.html
YrrchSebor said:
What he said was it said 'not for sale' on the back, had a very small marking on the front to indicate training phone, and software updates were not supported. But I believe he meant via OTA..... I figured it could be flashed tho, and I can't remember the last time I waited for an OTA anyway, as opposed to just grabbing the firmware myself
Anyway, I already bought a different phone but there is also this ad if you wanna check it out. This one seems a bit different tho. Previous one was not a store unit.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mob/5977264688.html
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Haha no worries mate I'm good. Cheers though. Take care.