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The first thing I noticed when I received my Fire TV was that it was auto linked to my amazon account that I purchased the unit with. Is this done with the RFID chip that was in the ifixit tear down pictures? I am trying to remember if I had to re-authenticate at any point or if purchases could be made immediately. I wouldn't want to have the device lost in transit if someone can make purchases from the get-go.
meber said:
The first thing I noticed when I received my Fire TV was that it was auto linked to my amazon account that I purchased the unit with. Is this done with the RFID chip that was in the ifixit tear down pictures? I am trying to remember if I had to re-authenticate at any point or if purchases could be made immediately. I wouldn't want to have the device lost in transit if someone can make purchases from the get-go.
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No, the RFID chip is not even connected to anything.
I doubt they do anything to do the device, they probably just have some sort of serial no->user binding they use for the linking process when your box connects to the service.
FISKER_Q said:
No, the RFID chip is not even connected to anything.
I doubt they do anything to do the device, they probably just have some sort of serial no->user binding they use for the linking process when your box connects to the service.
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I was thinking they scanned the RFID chip before shipping which contains the device serial number which then auto links it to your account.
But like I said if they come pre-connected.. if someone else took it would they be able to make unauthorized purchases.
I know for a fact how they do it. When the device is scanned for your order the devices s/n is recorded. Then when the device hits the internet Amazon sees the s/n and it automatically authenticates itself to your account.
kbowman said:
I know for a fact how they do it. When the device is scanned for your order the devices s/n is recorded. Then when the device hits the internet Amazon sees the s/n and it automatically authenticates itself to your account.
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Isn't this dangerous to send a pre-authenticated device shipped? Thanks for the confirmation though.
kbowman said:
I know for a fact how they do it. When the device is scanned for your order the devices s/n is recorded. Then when the device hits the internet Amazon sees the s/n and it automatically authenticates itself to your account.
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how would this work when you resell device.
if they're tying the user to the device using the s/n, doesn't really matter if it's a bar code, qr code, rfid, etc... functionally all equivalent.
the rfid makes sense in that bar code labels wear off, rfid is easier to read for inventory, processing, shipping, returns/repairs etc. - you don't have to physically locate an optical code to scan it. it's probably a lot more prevalent than we think - you already see rfid-type stickers on the inside of packaging (in the past mostly for loss prevention?) - why not just put it inside the item itself.
but...
seems like amazon could have planned that a little better - yeah, anyone could take it and have access to your account.
also the fact that when I ordered, I was not given any option if the device was not meant for myself, no option for either a blank one or specify the recipient.
if I selected "as gift" at checkout, would it still put my account on it and then either I have to fix it or the gift recipient simply has to deal with it?
if I bought it for someone through their wishlist - same questions.
I think I read that you can change the amazon account on it. which is only common sense. so at least you can remove your account and give it to a friend or family, or sell it.
also have to wonder how they manage the association on their end - what if I do change the account on the device, then do whatever factory reset / total clean wipe? when it initializes again, which account will come up?
YoColdRain said:
how would this work when you resell device.
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I have not tried this, but my guess is you log on to Amazon and click on devices and deregister your device. Then do a factory reset on the Fire TV.
tarvoke said:
if they're tying the user to the device using the s/n, doesn't really matter if it's a bar code, qr code, rfid, etc... functionally all equivalent.
the rfid makes sense in that bar code labels wear off, rfid is easier to read for inventory, processing, shipping, returns/repairs etc. - you don't have to physically locate an optical code to scan it. it's probably a lot more prevalent than we think - you already see rfid-type stickers on the inside of packaging (in the past mostly for loss prevention?) - why not just put it inside the item itself.
but...
seems like amazon could have planned that a little better - yeah, anyone could take it and have access to your account.
also the fact that when I ordered, I was not given any option if the device was not meant for myself, no option for either a blank one or specify the recipient.
if I selected "as gift" at checkout, would it still put my account on it and then either I have to fix it or the gift recipient simply has to deal with it?
if I bought it for someone through their wishlist - same questions.
I think I read that you can change the amazon account on it. which is only common sense. so at least you can remove your account and give it to a friend or family, or sell it.
also have to wonder how they manage the association on their end - what if I do change the account on the device, then do whatever factory reset / total clean wipe? when it initializes again, which account will come up?
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Yeah, I hope this gets more attention.
YoColdRain said:
how would this work when you resell device.
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If you go to settings there an option to de-authorize the FireTV, after you select this it will then prompt you to login to a Amazon account of your choosing.
hm, yep, I went to "Your Devices" in my amazon account, and there's the firetv, registered at the date&time that I ordered it.
they haven't even shipped it yet lol, but they already registered it for me! is this how amazon does kindles too?
are people too incredibly lazy for the extra step of entering ID and password? (amazon wants to be super friendly like apple where "things just work right away" and screw that security nonsense?)
poking around my amazon account, I have the option to delete the device - hm I guess that *might* be one way to secure the firetv before you receive it, or if you're giving as a gift.
I think I'll delete it, before I boot it the first time, just to see - it shouldn't hurt anything... probably.
- expected case: makes me enter a new id/pass.
- worst case: limbo state where I can't enter id/pass.
- scary case: starts up normally with my ID anyway and re-adds the device in my account.
It could also be from IP address association.
tarvoke said:
are people too incredibly lazy for the extra step of entering ID and password? (amazon wants to be super friendly like apple where "things just work right away" and screw that security nonsense?)
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User experience sells, the less work a user has to do to access content the better.
As for all the security complaints I dont see the issue. People are looking way to much into this. Worst case your firetv goes to the wrong house and someone starts buying movies with it. Then you get on the phone/computer and deactivate the device and then contact amazon and get refunded, they probably have some of the best customer service anywhere. I ordered a gpu from the amazon warehouse and all I got was an empty box(you could tell something was amiss by the shipping weight), called them and got refunded the $500 something I paid in a matter of 2 minutes. Also its not like they are going to have access to buy a 80" 4K tv from your firetv, worst they could do is a couple seasons of shows. Also if you don't notice that your device isn't delivered after its marked as delivered, well then you probably have worse things going on.
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The first thing I noticed when I received my Fire TV was that it was auto linked to my amazon account that I purchased the unit with. Is this done with the RFID chip that was in the ifixit tear down pictures? I am trying to remember if I had to re-authenticate at any point or if purchases could be made immediately. I wouldn't want to have the device lost in transit if someone can make purchases from the get-go.
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I am 80% sure that I never had to type in any passwords before making a purchase and I bought Plex and Sev pretty much right after it updated.
so, before booting for the first time, I did this:
- delete device from my amazon account
- delete all autoloaded-because-of-firetv apps from my amazon account
the behavior on first boot was:
- dl latest software
- reboot
- install latest software
- reboot
- continue install latest software
- check for updates
- ask me to register with email/pass
- stupid tutorial video
I tried hitting Esc, which did quit the video - for some reason dropped me back to the Wifi setup screen. got past that and then the tutorial video started again, from the very beginning.
other notes:
all of those autoloaded apps are on the device anyway, and there is no way to delete them (yet)
and they all reappeared in my app list in my amazon account webpage.
When I got mine and first plugged it in, it prompted me for my Amazon username and password. I believe it also prompted me to enable parental controls, either that or I went into setting immediately and turned that on. That allowed me to protect purchases with a PIN.
In Germany Amazon will pre-register Kindles.
If u want to avoid registering it to your account u can mark it as a gift i think
I remembered purchasing a Fire HDX for a friend using my account and it came preregistered for me. All I have to do is de-authorize and reset it.
I have already set up a pin for one-click. I'm don't know if this is a default option now but Amazon should make it more secure.
I want to sell my FTV. If I deactivate it on Amazon.com will it still work for the new buyer. If I have loaded xbmc on it, will that continue to work?
I'm trying to sync my OnePlus One with my KGL2 unit (MK3188 1024x600 variant).
It connects easily, but when I'm trying to sync my phone contacts with the system, I am just getting an endless moving circle, and nothing ever syncs.
Also, incoming phone calls are not identified by contact details.
Be glad for any advise hot to resolve that issue.
Wish i knew the answer to this. My unit is now showing all of my Google account contacts, not my phone contacts.
Overall the phone and Bluetooth features of these units are terrible.
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I'm trying to sync my OnePlus One with my KGL2 unit (MK3188 1024x600 variant).
It connects easily, but when I'm trying to sync my phone contacts with the system, I am just getting an endless moving circle, and nothing ever syncs.
Also, incoming phone calls are not identified by contact details.
Be glad for any advise hot to resolve that issue.
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Firstly, you can check if your phone is connected with your unit successfully.
If connected well, you can download your phone contacts to the unit. (I have tried several phones on my Pumpkin head unit and all successfully)
If failed, you can try another phone to see if this function can work normally.
alvinjones377 said:
Firstly, you can check if your phone is connected with your unit successfully.
If connected well, you can download your phone contacts to the unit. (I have tried several phones on my Pumpkin head unit and all successfully)
If failed, you can try another phone to see if this function can work normally.
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The phone is connected successfully with the unit - I am able to make calls via BT.
Check it with another phone = same results.
The Google contacts (which are actually equal to the phone contacts) ares synced with the unit.
Still, not able to sync contacts between the phone and the unit, and whats worse, no caller ID on the unit, only the caller number.
How can I download my phone contacts to the unit?
amir77a said:
The phone is connected successfully with the unit - I am able to make calls via BT.
Check it with another phone = same results.
The Google contacts (which are actually equal to the phone contacts) ares synced with the unit.
Still, not able to sync contacts between the phone and the unit, and whats worse, no caller ID on the unit, only the caller number.
How can I download my phone contacts to the unit?
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Perhaps the Bluetooth module of your phone is not compatible with this unit. Or you can ask for helps from the seller.
alvinjones377 said:
Firstly, you can check if your phone is connected with your unit successfully.
If connected well, you can download your phone contacts to the unit. (I have tried several phones on my Pumpkin head unit and all successfully)
If failed, you can try another phone to see if this function can work normally.
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alvinjones377 said:
Perhaps the Bluetooth module of your phone is not compatible with this unit. Or you can ask for helps from the seller.
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I am working with the OnePlus One, and also with Samsung Galaxy S5, both weren't able to sync.
Maybe something is wrong with the BT unit itself.
The seller is sending me a replacement BT unit, but I am not sure how am I gonna replace it myself, since I have no electrical engineering background.
I was hoping for a software based solution.
I have the same problem. I am using oneplus 2. I will try tomorrow the zuk z1.
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amir77a said:
I'm trying to sync my OnePlus One with my KGL2 unit (MK3188 1024x600 variant).
It connects easily, but when I'm trying to sync my phone contacts with the system, I am just getting an endless moving circle, and nothing ever syncs.
Also, incoming phone calls are not identified by contact details.
Be glad for any advise hot to resolve that issue.
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Did you search for an answer? It's been up here several times. Go to Xposed installer/modules/remove the thick from XposedMtcBT and reset.
Now your phones will sync.
halloj said:
Did you search for an answer? It's been up here several times. Go to Xposed installer/modules/remove the thick from XposedMtcBT and reset.
Now your phones will sync.
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I am not root and i am with stock rom.
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halloj said:
Did you search for an answer? It's been up here several times. Go to Xposed installer/modules/remove the thick from XposedMtcBT and reset.
Now your phones will sync.
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Of course I made a search before posting.
The thing is that Xposed was not even activated on my device, so naturally nothing to thick/unthick.
Even tried to activate Xposed and so.. still can't sync.
I have KGL and OPO with oxygen is everything is good here
I had the same problem. And maybe it is too obvious. settings --> bluetooth --> settings icon CAR KIT --> check contact sharing. On my Nexus 5 it was unchecked by default.
On recent Marshmallow version it seems to be working perfect with no needed tweaking.
Hi, new on here, looking for help for the following (searching found no solution):
Xtron TE706PL
PX5
Android Oreo 8.0
(let me know if you need more info)
1) A lock screen for the Xtron stock firmware (tried Nova launcher to no avail)
2) WiFi is intermittent (bluetooth is ok), it will work until the car is switched off and then when i switch it back on it stops randomly and won't find any wifi signals (tons in the area). I thought it may be some sort of 'sleep' setting, but it's set to always on under wifi settings. Usually a full reboot of the system activates it again, so possibly a software issue?
I've not seen the WiFi issue you speak of, but it's probably a configuration issue. Have you tried with your phone hotspot rather than random wifi hotspots dotted around?
No idea about a lock screen. Mine doesn't even offer that functionality. Quite frankly, I don't see why anyone would want one lol
skezza said:
I've not seen the WiFi issue you speak of, but it's probably a configuration issue. Have you tried with your phone hotspot rather than random wifi hotspots dotted around?
No idea about a lock screen. Mine doesn't even offer that functionality. Quite frankly, I don't see why anyone would want one lol
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There's tons of wifi's in the area, my mobile hotspot, my house + 7 other wifi signals. When it's working it picks all of them up, this is without moving. When it's working i can be on the move with my hotspot and it's ok, as soon as i turn the car off and go to start it again the wifi stops working. Xtron are sending a new aerial, but i do believe it's a software issue.
The lock screen would be ideal to secure the unit if it's stolen or whilst the car is being valeted. Even if an external finger print scanner can be programmed, it would be preferable. There must be something out there, would consider a custom firmware if need be.
300cnewbie said:
There's tons of wifi's in the area, my mobile hotspot, my house + 7 other wifi signals. When it's working it picks all of them up, this is without moving. When it's working i can be on the move with my hotspot and it's ok, as soon as i turn the car off and go to start it again the wifi stops working. Xtron are sending a new aerial, but i do believe it's a software issue.
The lock screen would be ideal to secure the unit if it's stolen or whilst the car is being valeted. Even if an external finger print scanner can be programmed, it would be preferable. There must be something out there, would consider a custom firmware if need be.
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It's definitely a software issue. No amount of aerials are going to fix that issue. I would update to the latest MCU and update.zip. Do you know how?
Wow, do you like live in the Bronx lol? You're aware if someone wants to steal the unit, they could easily factory reset it then your lock screen will do nothing. Not a clue on the external fingerprint scanner. No idea where you take your car to get it valeted either, but most of the time, you sit in the foyer watching while they do it. That is why they have a big glass window at garages/valet places etc.
skezza said:
It's definitely a software issue. No amount of aerials are going to fix that issue. I would update to the latest MCU and update.zip. Do you know how?
Wow, do you like live in the Bronx lol? You're aware if someone wants to steal the unit, they could easily factory reset it then your lock screen will do nothing. Not a clue on the external fingerprint scanner. No idea where you take your car to get it valeted either, but most of the time, you sit in the foyer watching while they do it. That is why they have a big glass window at garages/valet places etc.
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I believe the MCU is the latest version for GS installed MTCE_GS_V2.78_3
However, the android 8.0 version is 15th Jan 2018, which is old.
Reading on the forum, there's a post with android updates on the stock Rom up until March, however no new firmwares posted on there after then. But i know that there is June versions out there, do you know where they will be posted?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...5-mtcd-e-head-unit-discussion-thread-t3734189
Also regarding the lock screen, User Malaysk shows in his custom Rom that lock screen is activated, so it is possible. However, I'd prefer to try a stock Rom first to see if it fixes the WiFi issue, if it doesn't then i can return the unit to the seller. https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-malaysk-roms-px5-2-4-gb-8-0-android-t3762724
Wifi issue is fixed by upgrading/changing MCU. Check out this post, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76666402&postcount=547
Try if you have latest version of MCU before trying with some other MCU.
As per this post, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76824916&postcount=772
Latest version MCU version for GS is, 2.84
smnrock said:
Wifi issue is fixed by upgrading/changing MCU. Check out this post, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76666402&postcount=547
Try if you have latest version of MCU before trying with some other MCU.
As per this post, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76824916&postcount=772
Latest version MCU version for GS is, 2.84
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Ah right, i can't find a download link, just someone saying that there's an update, can you find a download link anywhere?
I have the same problem of wifi with PB78ATTRP. I've just updated the MCU to v2.84 but nothing changed. Any solution?
giannnnn said:
I have the same problem of wifi with PB78ATTRP. I've just updated the MCU to v2.84 but nothing changed. Any solution?
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Not found a solution so just gunna return it. If you can't return yours, it may be worth trying a custom firmware like Malaysk rom
Hello all,
I am desperately seeking some help.. I purchased this unit online May. 11 2018 and i have hardly been able to use it.
When i originally plugged it in it seems to be ok only the steering wheel button had some issues, either not working, or when i selected to change the track the menu also changed.. anyway after this i took it out just to make sure everything was connected correctly. and nothing was damaged. Then to fit it back and now none of the steering wheel buttons worked at all...
then one day the system would not even start up, I could see all the button light flash for a second and then nothing at all. I was finally told that i needed a new main chip to which they wanted $53 to which i blatantly said no! as this was under warranty. so after about a week they said ok but i will need to pay for the shipping, which i did reluctantly, but only because i wanted my unit working again.
So I received the new main chip and fitted it fine. I fitted the radio unit to the car and everything seemed to work perfectly, only no audio sound coming out at all. I can however here the beeping when i am pressing the menus etc on the unit, so there is some sound there.
The seller send me two MCU files to update my unit with, which i did, only now after these updates i don't have the image as full screen anymore and it is full of lines where the screen should be that's missing. The two files they sent me where: MTCE_GS_V2.89b and MTCE_GS_V2.88.
So now i have a unit in it with a new main chip and all looked good, except the audio sound not playing. i.e. MP2 through CD, USB or even radio. Plus now as well, that after the two updates above, the image is not showing full screen and in the blanks it is showing lines.
Please can someone help me as since May i this i have used this unit for 2 - 3 weeks max. Isudar, from where i bought the unit are also useless when it comes to support..
I just want it working again.... please help
You could try reading throught the thread about cross compatible MCUs. I see there are some GS specific notes in the first post. Maybe it will help.
kind3r said:
You could try reading throught the thread about cross compatible MCUs. I see there are some GS specific notes in the first post. Maybe it will help.
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Hi Kind3r,
Many thanks for pointing me to that thread, I am still reading through the posts as the original one makes some sense, i guess. But i am non the wiser what MCU i can or even should use. Being a bit of a noob, i am also a little afraid of putting something on that will make it worse I know how to upload the files, i just dont know what files I should be looking for or try.. right now for me the screen size is an issue and also not having any sound. When it worked it was such a lovely unit.
Could you possibly help guide me to where i can get these files and what files i should be looking for? And installation as simple as possible.
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease
Sorry, but I'm by no means an expert in this units, still waiting for mine to arrive. Nevertheless you should have taken note of your original MCU firmware, screen resolution, ram, android version and all the other settings found in the About device section. Without this information it is difficult to guess what is compatible with your unit.
I would first backup the MCU settings (via the Factory Settings menu). This you should do before any other atempts to install new firmware, change configuration etc. I think of this as a list of drivers from windows 98/XP times. This tells the unit what type of canbus is installed, if you have a CD/DVD, what physical buttons, if you have a reverse and side camera, tv tunner, TPMS etc. You can play around with the different settings but since they are so many you'll have a hard time getting it right.
Now the actual OS is more permissive. It communicates with all periferals via the MCU and enables/disables various features and apps based on what the MCU tells it is available. You can basically flash any OS you like and it should work just fine as long as the MCU has the propper firmware and configuration.
Now, in your case, I would try reflashing the MCU firmware that you got from your seller using the 'dmcu.ext' screen thing. It's a simple text file you put on the root of your SD card, with the firmware. It seems like the configured screen resolution is different than the display resolution (also the aspect ratio seems to be wierd). Try first with 'screen:3' (my guess it's an older PX3 unit) and if it does not work with 'screen:1'.
If that does not work, I would also apply the 'GS Configuration Settings file', but before doing that, take a note of all the settings in Factory Settings menu (as those defaults might mess with your canbus or other settings).
Please note that you are doing this at your own risk and I'm just trying to help based on the information I read in this forum. You should also read https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Hui_Fei_Type and take a look in the repository https://yadi.sk/d/umCvHqCDzHccr for updated MCU firmware and OS for your device. If you are not confortable with all the information, I suggest you try to go to an auto repair shop that has a more skilled person who can troubleshoot your issue.
kind3r said:
Sorry, but I'm by no means an expert in this units, still waiting for mine to arrive. Nevertheless you should have taken note of your original MCU firmware, screen resolution, ram, android version and all the other settings found in the About device section. Without this information it is difficult to guess what is compatible with your unit.
I would first backup the MCU settings (via the Factory Settings menu). This you should do before any other atempts to install new firmware, change configuration etc. I think of this as a list of drivers from windows 98/XP times. This tells the unit what type of canbus is installed, if you have a CD/DVD, what physical buttons, if you have a reverse and side camera, tv tunner, TPMS etc. You can play around with the different settings but since they are so many you'll have a hard time getting it right.
Now the actual OS is more permissive. It communicates with all periferals via the MCU and enables/disables various features and apps based on what the MCU tells it is available. You can basically flash any OS you like and it should work just fine as long as the MCU has the propper firmware and configuration.
Now, in your case, I would try reflashing the MCU firmware that you got from your seller using the 'dmcu.ext' screen thing. It's a simple text file you put on the root of your SD card, with the firmware. It seems like the configured screen resolution is different than the display resolution (also the aspect ratio seems to be wierd). Try first with 'screen:3' (my guess it's an older PX3 unit) and if it does not work with 'screen:1'.
If that does not work, I would also apply the 'GS Configuration Settings file', but before doing that, take a note of all the settings in Factory Settings menu (as those defaults might mess with your canbus or other settings).
Please note that you are doing this at your own risk and I'm just trying to help based on the information I read in this forum. You should also read https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Hui_Fei_Type and take a look in the repository https://yadi.sk/d/umCvHqCDzHccr for updated MCU firmware and OS for your device. If you are not confortable with all the information, I suggest you try to go to an auto repair shop that has a more skilled person who can troubleshoot your issue.
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Thank you, this is making a lot more sense, i was not even aware that the dmcu.ext needed to be copied to the root location on the unit. So this has not been done. (i will try that again tomorrow, thank you).
I am now a little worried about saving the MCU settings... no one ever said i had to, but from what i have seen they seem to be the same as from before i upgraded it (fingers crossed now and worried)
The unit i have is a GS model or at least so the MCU updated tell me and what i received from the re-seller. I know its an Octa-core and PX5 with Android 8.0 and the screen resolution is 1024x600 32gb ROM.
So could the MCU in be a cause of me not hearing any of the audio? as you mentioned it communicates with differend peripherals? sory if it is a dumb question..
What unit have you ordered? I bet you are looking forward to it? I know i really liked mine, for the short time i could use it..
This is what i bought, i guess the look is just cosmetic to fit my car (Mercedes C class)
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...&orderId=91713041782942&productId=32791937772
Kwaka_man said:
The unit i have is a GS model or at least so the MCU updated tell me and what i received from the re-seller. I know its an Octa-core and PX5 with Android 8.0 and the screen resolution is 1024x600 32gb ROM.
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Then you should try with the file provided with 'screen:0'. Maybe you can see a screenshot of the About Device on the product page (btw, your link is not working for me), maybe it's a different MCU.
Kwaka_man said:
So could the MCU in be a cause of me not hearing any of the audio? as you mentioned it communicates with differend peripherals? sory if it is a dumb question..
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From what I read, yes, the audio is controlled by the MCU and not Android. Also it is possible that some or all settings are reset during the MCU update (some users reported this), this is why it is recommended to back them up. Playing around with the Factory Settings will not damage anything but it's a trial and error process that can take a lot of time as you have to reboot the unit for the changes to apply. You should try to ask you seller for the original factory settings file.
Kwaka_man said:
What unit have you ordered? I bet you are looking forward to it? I know i really liked mine, for the short time i could use it..
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Oh you bet I'm looking forward replacing the decade old almost unusable Android 4.0.4 that came with my brand new expensive 2018 HR-V. Why manufacturers put such crappy units in new cars is out of my understanding. At least if it had Android Auto it could have been good for something, but nooo, it only has mirrorlink for which there are no apps.
Ok, enough rant, this is the model I ordered https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car-1-din-radio-android-8-0-GPS-Navi-for-Honda-Vezel-HR-V-HRV-2014/32905561946.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.121e4c4d03PwUR, after doing some research here on the forum. I think HotAudio/Dasaita have the best software support. I only wish they would also update the security patch level.
Can anyone help me carrier unlock my Verizon phone? My phone has been hacked and I hope being able to flash it will help me to get rid of whatever they have done to it. Can anyone tell me why I get this message when I reset my phone? Any help would be greatly appreciated
there is no carrier unlock for VZW models. if you can boot into recovery, sideload the OTA version that was last on your device.
What did you do that resulted in the phone being hacked? With the sectors being wiped that are shown in the images, it looks like you have provided total device access to something whilst having an unlocked bootloader or something similar. If you let us know what happened, it might help us to figure out what options you may still have.
But definitely see if you can do what @uicnren mentioned first.
Im not sure who or how they wiped anything. It happened one day after connecting to my girlfriends wifi. I got ahold of Verizon and they sent me a new phone and as soon as I started it the same thing happened to it also
How do I find what OTA version was used on my phone?
Nothing hacked here... this is an error when wiping the Secure Element (the trusted secure module).
(https://android-review.linaro.org/p...cure_element/1.0/SecureElementHalCallback.cpp line #66)
Are you initiating the wipe from the recovery? If so, that's likely the reason. If there is an account attached to the device, a wipe must first be initiated from within Android (Settings)
Woodruff87 said:
Im not sure who or how they wiped anything. It happened one day after connecting to my girlfriends wifi. I got ahold of Verizon and they sent me a new phone and as soon as I started it the same thing happened to it also
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what symptoms were you seeing that made you think you were hacked?
Those errors are normal in Recovery Mode. I see them all the time, sometimes they don't appear, usually they do.
Did you remove your google accounts from settings, do a factory reset from the reset menu and lastly in recovery mode where you posted the screenshots from.
Your Account might be hacked but the phone is unlikely hacked. You would get a message at boot telling you that the device has been modified. With a locked bootloader its extremely unlikely (unless NSO Group is targeting you).
Woodruff87 said:
Can anyone help me carrier unlock my Verizon phone? My phone has been hacked and I hope being able to flash it will help me to get rid of whatever they have done to it. Can anyone tell me why I get this message when I reset my phone? Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Did you unlock the bootloader? Have custom firmware/kernel installed?
A "hacker" wins nothing by resetting/wiping your phone. They want data, and that only works if the phone can turn on and works. This looks like a wipe/factory reset gone wrong, which spells user error or software error and less likely a "hacker" attack. Most hacks you will never notice. A hacker that makes you notice that something went wrong, is either an amateur or did it on purpose. Ergo, he wants you to know that something went wrong, which usually only happens in order to extort you. If there is no extortion, then an obvious act by a hacker is highly unlikely.
We need some more information. What firmware had you installed? What happened exactly when. Did you install any new apps recently? What did you do prior to something going wrong? All the information that could help us troubleshoot your issue.
You said your phone wiped itself a day after connecting to your girlfriends wifi, and that a replacement device that you got sent by your carrier, did the same. Did you check your Google account? Do you have two factor authentication activated? It sounds like your phone got wiped over wifi, which would require access to your Google account. It's just odd that you get errors, which normally shouldn't happen if someone would use the erase a lost Android device function.
It's also possible that your backup from your GAccount is simply corrupted (many people had issues with random reboots). You should try and set up your (replacement) phone anew without any backup, maybe that can fix your issue.
Beyond that Google account thing-y, anything else is highly unlikely. Even specialized companies have serious issues getting into a modern smartphone, lest alone an Android 12 phone with a Google Server grade Titan m2 chip. The newer the firmware, the less likely the chance that someone from the outside could get in, especially with a phone like a Pixel that isn't very common. Most security firms/govermental agencies can only abuse older, known security loopholes. It's more likely that very popular phones like a Samsung or IPhone are targets from "the bad guys", since there will be bigger payoff for breaking the security of those phones, since there is a greater pool of users to target. Most hacks I've witnessed weren't random, they were targeted. Ask yourself: Am I worth the trouble of getting hacked? Do you have anything of interest on your phone that would warrant an excessive use of resources? Managing to hack a Pixel is not only unlikely in terms of the security you need to breach, but also in terms of the potential payoff in relation to the necessary knowhow and resources. It's just "not worth it".
What you should do immediately, just in case, is secure your Google account. Change your password. Maybe even change your two-factor authentication, if you have one (sms is not secure, use a token generating software/device). Change the wifi password from your girlfriend and check the list of connected devices. make a list of these connected devices + history (find that in the rooter software) and check them against the devices you know of. Also check the list of connected devices to your GAccount. Use the option to log out ALL devices from your Google account, so only your device is connected.
Do any other people have access to your phone? Do any other people know your passwords? Does your girlfriend has access? Do any other people have biometric security saved on your phone? Do you trust your girlfriend completely?
Make sure you use a special, new password for your GAccount, never reuse old ones that you have used somewhere else. Also check your emails on https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Beyond that, if you are not doing already, use a password manager.
Woodruff87 said:
Im not sure who or how they wiped anything. It happened one day after connecting to my girlfriends wifi. I got ahold of Verizon and they sent me a new phone and as soon as I started it the same thing happened to it also
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Wait a sec. Verizon sent you a new (refurbished probably but new nonetheless) phone and when you turned it on weren't you greeted with the startup menu? Am I missing something?
Morgrain said:
Did you unlock the bootloader? Have custom firmware/kernel installed?
A "hacker" wins nothing by resetting/wiping your phone. They want data, and that only works if the phone can turn on and works. This looks like a wipe/factory reset gone wrong, which spells user error or software error and less likely a "hacker" attack. Most hacks you will never notice. A hacker that makes you notice that something went wrong, is either an amateur or did it on purpose. Ergo, he wants you to know that something went wrong, which usually only happens in order to extort you. If there is no extortion, then an obvious act by a hacker is highly unlikely.
We need some more information. What firmware had you installed? What happened exactly when. Did you install any new apps recently? What did you do prior to something going wrong? All the information that could help us troubleshoot your issue.
You said your phone wiped itself a day after connecting to your girlfriends wifi, and that a replacement device that you got sent by your carrier, did the same. Did you check your Google account? Do you have two factor authentication activated? It sounds like your phone got wiped over wifi, which would require access to your Google account. It's just odd that you get errors, which normally shouldn't happen if someone would use the erase a lost Android device function.
It's also possible that your backup from your GAccount is simply corrupted (many people had issues with random reboots). You should try and set up your (replacement) phone anew without any backup, maybe that can fix your issue.
Beyond that Google account thing-y, anything else is highly unlikely. Even specialized companies have serious issues getting into a modern smartphone, lest alone an Android 12 phone with a Google Server grade Titan m2 chip. The newer the firmware, the less likely the chance that someone from the outside could get in, especially with a phone like a Pixel that isn't very common. Most security firms/govermental agencies can only abuse older, known security loopholes. It's more likely that very popular phones like a Samsung or IPhone are targets from "the bad guys", since there will be bigger payoff for breaking the security of those phones, since there is a greater pool of users to target. Most hacks I've witnessed weren't random, they were targeted. Ask yourself: Am I worth the trouble of getting hacked? Do you have anything of interest on your phone that would warrant an excessive use of resources? Managing to hack a Pixel is not only unlikely in terms of the security you need to breach, but also in terms of the potential payoff in relation to the necessary knowhow and resources. It's just "not worth it".
What you should do immediately, just in case, is secure your Google account. Change your password. Maybe even change your two-factor authentication, if you have one (sms is not secure, use a token generating software/device). Change the wifi password from your girlfriend and check the list of connected devices. make a list of these connected devices + history (find that in the rooter software) and check them against the devices you know of. Also check the list of connected devices to your GAccount. Use the option to log out ALL devices from your Google account, so only your device is connected.
Do any other people have access to your phone? Do any other people know your passwords? Does your girlfriend has access? Do any other people have biometric security saved on your phone? Do you trust your girlfriend completely?
Make sure you use a special, new password for your GAccount, never reuse old ones that you have used somewhere else. Also check your emails on https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Beyond that, if you are not doing already, use a password manager.
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Thanks I really appreciate the help and all the advice. I checked https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and my account has been pawned in 1 data breach... I will deactivate the Google account and start over fresh. Thanks again for all the info
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Two things are they refurbished? And do they work without signing into google?
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The first one was new, but the one I got from Google as a replacement was refurbished. Ill try resetting through the settings and deactivating all my accounts.
Woodruff87 said:
Thanks I really appreciate the help and all the advice. I checked https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and my account has been pawned in 1 data breach... I will deactivate the Google account and start over fresh. Thanks again for all the info
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This, among many other things, is one of the reasons I use GrapheneOS and NO gooble services (despite all the attention they give to sandboxed gooble services).
Woodruff87 said:
Thanks I really appreciate the help and all the advice. I checked https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and my account has been pawned in 1 data breach... I will deactivate the Google account and start over fresh. Thanks again for all the info
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your google address was found on that site for another service and you used the same password for both services, correct?
despite what some believe, your google account will not get hacked unless your password is insecure (ie. leaked or insufficient with 2FA). anything less and your asking for trouble (also using GrapheneOS).