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Rooting Mele M5 Android TV Box

So I am a complete noob when it comes to rooting Android. I have a Mele M5 tv box running Android 4.2.2 and Allwinner A20. Trying to root it using super one click and a couple others, but my PC will not see the tv box via the USB port. I understand I need an ADB driver, but cannot find one for this device. All I really want to do is to be able to install and run Google Play and install some apps. I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction to get this box rooted. Thanks.

jeffm44 said:
So I am a complete noob when it comes to rooting Android. I have a Mele M5 tv box running Android 4.2.2 and Allwinner A20. Trying to root it using super one click and a couple others, but my PC will not see the tv box via the USB port. I understand I need an ADB driver, but cannot find one for this device. All I really want to do is to be able to install and run Google Play and install some apps. I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction to get this box rooted. Thanks.
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Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go

vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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Thanks for the reply. To update the firmware, do I save it on an SD card, then boot with the SD card installed? Do I need to root the box before I install the new firmware? Thanks again!

jeffm44 said:
Thanks for the reply. To update the firmware, do I save it on an SD card, then boot with the SD card installed? Do I need to root the box before I install the new firmware? Thanks again!
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Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.

jeffm44 said:
Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.
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Yeah, I've emailed them and got no reply...but I've contacted every single mele contact on the net and finally I managed to get a reply from one of them.
I bought a chinese version A100 dual core (technically an M3), it's kinda annoying if it doesn't come with play store and there's no where on the net you can get it, managed to root it, install gapps, removing bloatware and some mods to make it vanilla but it just doesn't feel right.
at least, we have it now
For root, I think it's already have the vulnerable recovery, so no need to do anything, just install the root apps and it's good to go if you need to.
PS.
If you have no reason to root then you don't have to. I need root for certain apps that requires it.

One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.

jeffm44 said:
One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.
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not yet tested as I mainly use HDMI, I think the audio patch is only for HDMI.

mele m5 firmware upgrade question
Hi,
I ve just downloaded the firware mentioned in this topic, burned to the memory card, and started upgrading the firmware of my mele m5.
C, Remove the power adapter from media player
D, Plug the SD card to media player;
E,Use tweezers or other metal tools to press the key”RECOVER” of the box(As shown in picture where marked yellow)
F, And Connect Power again, wait until the light is off
At this point I still pressing the recover button with a tool since 10 minutes or more, but the light still NOT off!
How many minutes I must press this?
Thanx
jeffm44 said:
Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.
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Mele M5 internals
Hi guys,
I'm thinking to buy Mele M5, but as I hack on the kernel it should be frienly in this respect. Have you looked inside the case? Does it have UART connector? Can you maybe post some high resolution images of the board? Feel free to create a page on linux-sunxi wiki, similar to linux-sunxi . org/Mele_A1000
Thanks,
Arokux

Does the new firmware work?
jeffm44 said:
One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.
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Were you able to get the new firmware to work? I don't want to upgrade if it kills the audio and causes video to lock up when using the AV cables... Thanks!!

jimrin said:
Were you able to get the new firmware to work? I don't want to upgrade if it kills the audio and causes video to lock up when using the AV cables... Thanks!!
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I haven't had much time to work on it, but still have problems with video from the AV jacks. Not sure if there is a display setting that has to be changed. It is interesting that if I start a video using the HDMI output to a PC monitor, then switch to the AV jacks, then the video plays correctly. I was thinking of going back to the original firmware, but then I cannot use the Google Play Store.

What version do you have?
jeffm44 said:
I haven't had much time to work on it, but still have problems with video from the AV jacks. Not sure if there is a display setting that has to be changed. It is interesting that if I start a video using the HDMI output to a PC monitor, then switch to the AV jacks, then the video plays correctly. I was thinking of going back to the original firmware, but then I cannot use the Google Play Store.
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I just received my M3 box and it has V1.1.1. It's running on Android 4.2.2 and it does have the Google Play Store. (Oh, I notice it is "Build" 1.1.1 and firmware version v0.82.)
How can you go back to the original firmware?
Just as a tip. I don't know if it would work. Couldn't you use an app like Titanium Backup to make a backup of Google Play Store, go back to the original firmware, and then have Titanium Backup reinstall it?
Oh, and have you tried VGA out? Unfortunately, no matter what "display mode" I select, it only displays in 1280x720. I downloaded an app which displays the screen resolution and even after trying to change the screen resolution, the app always reports 1280x720. Since my monitor is 1280x1024, it makes the image look very distorted... Just wondering if you have any better luck. I guess I could always buy a new 16:9 monitor...

jimrin said:
I just received my M3 box and it has V1.1.1. It's running on Android 4.2.2 and it does have the Google Play Store. (Oh, I notice it is "Build" 1.1.1 and firmware version v0.82.)
How can you go back to the original firmware?
Just as a tip. I don't know if it would work. Couldn't you use an app like Titanium Backup to make a backup of Google Play Store, go back to the original firmware, and then have Titanium Backup reinstall it?
Oh, and have you tried VGA out? Unfortunately, no matter what "display mode" I select, it only displays in 1280x720. I downloaded an app which displays the screen resolution and even after trying to change the screen resolution, the app always reports 1280x720. Since my monitor is 1280x1024, it makes the image look very distorted... Just wondering if you have any better luck. I guess I could always buy a new 16:9 monitor...
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Depending on where you purchased your Mele box, it may have come with the English Language firmware that has Google Play already installed. Mine came with the original Chinese firmware which did not have Play. I installed Play on it, but it never worked.
VGA out? My box only has HDMI and AV outputs. I've used it on my Samsung 24 inch wide monitor (I assume it is 16:9) and it works great. The AV outputs work well also when using it for text based output or still images, but video locks up. Thinking it may be time to trade in that old picture tube TV for a new 40" flat screen with HDMI inputs. That will solve all of my problems.

jeffm44 said:
Depending on where you purchased your Mele box, it may have come with the English Language firmware that has Google Play already installed. Mine came with the original Chinese firmware which did not have Play. I installed Play on it, but it never worked.
VGA out? My box only has HDMI and AV outputs. I've used it on my Samsung 24 inch wide monitor (I assume it is 16:9) and it works great. The AV outputs work well also when using it for text based output or still images, but video locks up. Thinking it may be time to trade in that old picture tube TV for a new 40" flat screen with HDMI inputs. That will solve all of my problems.
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Ack, sorry, you did say you have an M5 which comes without a VGA out. I have the M3 which I bought specifically for the VGA out, but so far, am OOL with being able to use it... I would assume that the firmware is still being supported since it is a recent update, perhaps you'd be able to get some assistance from Mele's forum? http://forum.mele.cn:81/viewforum.php?f=15

mirror please...........
vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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can someone kindly upload them to another hosting site please prefferbly mega.co.nz/depositfile.
my isp block several hosting site
thank you in advance

Rooting Playstaq Tv Box Android 4.0.4
HI I have same problem with jeffm44, Vodoke Playstaq which I wanted to root but my PC won't recognized my device. and my device dont have a reset button to by pass. is there any way that I can root it VIA Booting on the SD card or Change the Firmware to view and used my apps, because it is locked by the provider. Pls. Advised, Thank you

vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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Well, my Mele M3/A100 dual core ended up in some type of boot loop. It never gets off of the green Android splash screen... So with nothing to lose, I loaded new firmware. Since the one on the Mele website is for the A31, I loaded this one... And success! It works again!
However, only works once... When I boot up the machine again, I see the small blue Android for about a second, then the green Android splash screen again and it never gets off of that screen.
I can reload the firmware again and it works again, but uh, I don't want to load new firmware every time I turn the device on... Any ideas what I can do? Maybe something did not get overwritten by the new firmware which is causing the problem?
Update: Duh... Start up mode is for booting from SD card...? Somehow I missed that. I was able to reload new firmware from Mele forum by using Product mode. Now have a working Mele box again. Also, it does come rooted, so by installing SuperSU from Play Store, I was able to get root access (although initially, it didn't recognize root, so not sure what I needed to do, but it's working now).
I have noticed though if I try to use an external SD card (for extra storage), if I leave the external SD card in the device, and then turn on, it doesn't boot up at all. Just a blank screen. Sigh... Seems to make using an SD card less usable when you only can insert it after the device is on...? Or is there something wrong in set up or SD card? (Yes, I reformatted the SD card...)

4.6.3 is up...

Just wondering if anybody has tried it since there are no posts. I wanted to see if anybody knew the changes.

They started rolling out, Amazon hasn't published download links yet (in case s#it hits the fan), so we will have to wait a little bit longer for qualified answers...
I have no intent to install on my device, but let's see what the changelog will tell us.
edit: BIN file download is available... Thanks to russy23 & wjchen0 for posting the updates. :good:
(Just got home from work and saw the links, nice work.)

I hope the update has a patch for the mms bug called Stagefright.

not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550

Well, after the update a warning symbol with the message "Error" appears to the screen.
Now if I try to turn on the device it boots in the recovery mode and nowhere else.
Thx Amazon -.-

JowyOMac said:
Well, after the update a warning symbol with the message "Error" appears to the screen.
Now if I try to turn on the device it boots in the recovery mode and nowhere else.
Thx Amazon -.-
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I Fixed the problem, I've done the wipe and the factory reset from the recovery. After that i've sideload the update from the pc to the adb fire phone console.
It Works

Any noticible changes??

russy23 said:
Any noticible changes??
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Haven't seen anything yet. I'm not rooted, just have Google sideloaded. Upgrade went smooth, no issues.

jack9955 said:
I hope the update has a patch for the mms bug called Stagefright.
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The Bug is possible only with the processing of mms information by Hangouts.
The Fire Phone, doesn't have Hangouts, so it probably wont be infected by the malware.
:cyclops:

JowyOMac said:
The Bug is possible only with the processing of mms information by Hangouts.
The Fire Phone, doesn't have Hangouts, so it probably wont be infected by the malware.
:cyclops:
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It's not just hangouts that was affected by stagefright. Stock messaging, Facebook Messenger and whatsapp could also trigger it. To my understanding.
Sent from my Fire Phone using the XDA premium app.

russy23 said:
not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
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thanks for the link.
Updated the 461013820 rom to 463001420 without any problem. non-rooted device with google play store installed.

The latest software version includes bug fixes.
this is what Amazon said about the new update, well i have to say more:
They fixed the bug of the AID Mode during the call, FINALLY!
They improved battery life. I say this because i've noticed a little improvement on the battery life.
They didn't fixed the bug of the headphone (When you disconnect the headphone while you are listening something such as Youtube, Music etc. If you replug the jack, It doesn't work anymore until you restart the device )
Did someone find anything else?

4.6.3 just being installed on my UK O2-locked Fire Phone (463001420). Looks like the download link is already up on Amazon UK - http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...update-fire-phone-33.4.6.3_user_463001420.bin

I guess my phone tried to update last night... I woke up with my phone stuck in recovery, just continues to boot there... factory reset did not fix.
Help!!

if you are rooted, do you just loose root? Re-root after the update? Thanks.

Just got the OTA update not a big file at all
Installed the google apps..and so far so good

So for those who are wondering, after sideloading through adb, I was able to reroot using kingsroot and was also able to install safetrap and use it.

Any noticible changes??
Sent from my SD4930UR using XDA Free mobile app

russy23 said:
not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
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thanks for the link. I noticed the 4.6.3 update is only for the unlocked version, while the AT&T version is still 4.6.1. When Amazon released the previous 4.6.1 update, they released versions for both AT&T and unlocked. Weird.

Same issue as ediebol reported. Stuck in Recovery. I've done the wipe and reset with no luck. Attempting to sideload, I get the * cannot read update.bin * error in ADB. File is copied to the ADB directory so it shouldn't have any issues finding it.
Anyone have any other ideas?

[Discontinued] Negalite Huawei-Rom NX 2 | ROOT | BB | v1.2 | 6/7/17

Welcome To NegaLite Huawei-Rom NX 2!!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES! Use At Your Own Risk!
This Also Voids Your Warranty!
ROM Chefs: Use Whatever You Like! No Thanks/Credit Needed! Happy Cooking!
Features:
Based On N7G75S - Wear 2.0
Stockish Kernel
Rooted - SuperSU
Busybox 1.27.0
Adb Debugging Pre-Enabled
Many System Apps Moved To /data For Easy Uninstall
Includes Root Essentials
Includes Custom Advanced Settings
Updated Gapps, Hangouts, Fit, Maps, Music
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Downloads:
If You've Never Flashed This Before, You Need To Format Data Partition Via TWRP Advanced Wipe
If You Don't Have TWRP, Get It Here: TWRP 3.0.3 Themed
Just Do This:
1. Push Zip To /sdcard/ Via ADB (adb push rom-location/rom-name.zip /sdcard/)
2. Flash zip In Recovery(TWRP) Via Install
3. Done (Enjoy!)
Huawei-Rom-NX-2-v1.2.zip - 6/7/17
LG G Watch R Faces - LG_Watch-R-Faces_v1.zip
Like the Rom? Try My Custom Kernel!: Negalite HW+
Special Thanks To SuperThomasLab For Allowing Us To Include Root Essentials
You Can Always Find It Here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rootessentials
Special Thanks To suleymanovemil8 For Allowing Advanced Settings To Be Open Source
You Can Always Find It Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...vancedsettings
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Changelog:
v1.0
Initial Release
v1.1
Faster First Boot
Increased Performance
v1.2
Updated to N7G75S
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Reserved...

Yes!!!

Fantastic!

Agreed. Looking forward to this.

Pleqse make advanced watch settings work
Edit: it works but DND doesn't work? Is this a dp4 bug?

Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.

atn0716 said:
Thank you for a great ROM. Is there a way to add more face watch to this version? I downloaded several, but none of them appear in android wear. Thanks.
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Open the Play Store on the watch and install them.
edit - You might read this to get up to speed on the MASSIVE changes from AW 1.5 to 2.0 Previews:
https://developer.android.com/wear/preview/support.html

Awesome way to start the New Year! Kudos

new bootloader or anything else needed? Or just wipe and flash away?

is root working for anyone else? tried getting into advanced settings and it says i don't have root? can i simply flash a supersu zip?
edit: root appears to work, it's advanced settings that isn't getting along

im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
edit- never mind it took like 15 mins to boot but i was at my office so no biggie lol

Smacksmack206 said:
im assuming i need to go to official dev preview for bootloader first coming from your other rom @negamann303
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You shouldn't have to change bootloader as long as you use my kernels (modified stock included)
Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk

I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch

SirTurbo said:
I will have to wipe the watch. ok. Will Wear Manager install "old apps" as installing 1.x rom? Or will i have to config the watch from scratch?
If the last one, i wont test it before weekend Wont like to be a half week without my watch
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It's recommended that you do a full wipe if only coming from my 1.5 rom. Only because I have system apps in data. But the workaround would be deleting the system apps in data/apps in recovery prior to install
You could probably use root essentials to uninstall the system apps that are stored in the data partition
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well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours

im so happy this rom is perfect.
and even advanced settings works since the dev updated to the lasted api

SirTurbo said:
well, i understand to wipe cache, system, data... dont like, but think need to do, better at a version upgrade as this.
but if i do the big wipe (maybe i flash tonight because i cant refuse to play^^) i am not sure if i need to install the apps which come from phone again by hand. Or the android wear manager installed on the phone will "complete" the installation at watch as when i did fresh installed earlier, from 1.5 to 1.5.
Maybe i will need the android wear manager for 2.x too and that one wont use the config of the older one.
Hmm, think i will give it a try, just made a backup. Hate that watches have only 4GB flash. when using, storing some zips to flash und doing a backup... the watch begins to whine about less space...
Interested in the next days - having no time to play with wear. last weekend installed an amazon fire tv box for a mate, rest of the week will be "full" too. f.e. friday i drive to a friend of mine, installing her sons new phone. and then taking the tablet from one of her friends. to play around with grub to get it back to life. and so on. And now you forced me to play with my wearable. a day should have 48 hours
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Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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negamann303 said:
Actually, it doesn't sync like 1.5. You actually have to install them all via play Store on the watch. The good news is that there is a section on recently used apps, which includes your watch apps installed prior, also they install pretty quick.
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Hmmm... interesting recently used apps sounds nice. but i think i will save my backup for a while
but first problem: When i try to copy my google account to watch, i get an error on phone.
And an interesting issue: I chose english language because i read that other languages might cause some malfunctions.
but after that, the messages come in german, the language at my phone. i am not able to say what will be later on, because actually i stuck on copying the google account.
Edit:
ok, maybe the phone cant copy the account to watch because watch hangs. watch is looking for updates and "nothing goes"...

only thing i notice is play music doesnt open upon seleting play on wear.
it goes back to watch face screen
-edit-
if it does what i mention originally then uninstall and reinstall from play store to get "play music" working

Wi-Fi looses connect after Andoid 9 update on XZ2c

Hi,
After performing OTA update to Android 9 Pie WiFi started to experience serios problems.
It connects to Wi-Fi routers like before, but keep constantly loosing connection. The indication in the status bar is like normal. However all apps requiring internet stop working.
In Twitter app, you can browse the tweets but when you want to update the screen you have 'Unable to get tweets at this time'
In Gmail app, you can browse emails in a folder but when you switch to other folder you will have 'Connection error, retry'
In eBay app, you may go into Bids area of the app and see your bids, but when you switch to a lot the app locks.
WiFi calling is not working.
This problem was reported many times this summer, when Pie was available for beta download (Reddit and Google dev forums have a long list of reports). It was suggested that:
-disable\enable WiFi trick can work this out. (It cannot with XZ2c)
-disable IPv6 in router as the Pie tries to establish IPv6 connection (It is not a solution when you are not an admin of a router, but I checked on 3 networks and diffrent models by disabling IPv6- no use).
-disable WiFi discovery in WiFi settings (it does not work).
-reset network setting (I did lost all my saved networks, but it did not help).
I contacted Sony Support and the only suggestions is that OTA update did not go well, so they want me to make update again via Xperia Companion. Meaning hours of backup and loosing information and settings of dozens of apps.
According to the reports (you can google "WiFi issues after Android Pie update") making factory reset is not a solution. I will try to restore the updated Android 9 via Xperia Companion.
But this is the serious issue equal to bricking a phone that quite new yet. (((((((

seems I am experiencing this as well sometimes after PIE update... sh!t..

I made clean install via Xperia Companion and it did not help. Sony wants me to bring it to the service.
Is there a way to roll back to Android 8.1?

mxvtt said:
Is there a way to roll back to Android 8.1?
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Yes, install flashtool and download a firmware that is still on Oreo (check version number). I used the SG one (4G icon and NFC persistent icon). After flashing it, you most likely end up in a bootloop. Fix this with Experia Companion. Don't wait to long though; once Pie is available for all regions, you can't use Companion to fix the bootloop AND stay on Oreo. You will be stuck with Pie. Good luck!

real_marsman said:
Yes, install flashtool and download a firmware that is still on Oreo (check version number). I used the SG one (4G icon and NFC persistent icon). After flashing it, you most likely end up in a bootloop. Fix this with Experia Companion. Don't wait to long though; once Pie is available for all regions, you can't use Companion to fix the bootloop AND stay on Oreo. You will be stuck with Pie. Good luck!
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Sound near impossible. When can I get the latest Oreo for ZX2c? Can you guide me to flashtool thread, so that I could read how to do it?

It's not too difficult. All you need to know is at flashtool.net

Installed previous firmware, all problems gone!! Even the speed is faster than on Android Pie
Now I need to find out how to hide Sony's 'New software available' from the notifications.

mxvtt said:
Installed previous firmware, all problems gone!! Even the speed is faster than on Android Pie
Now I need to find out how to hide Sony's 'New software available' from the notifications.
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if you find out please share... did it appear even disabling the auto-update in settings?
and you had to factory reset to revert succesfully to Oreo I think? can you list the steps you followed? I may be interested in reverting to oreo as well until pie will be more stable...tia!

FcukBloat said:
if you find out please share... did it appear even disabling the auto-update in settings?
and you had to factory reset to revert succesfully to Oreo I think? can you list the steps you followed? I may be interested in reverting to oreo as well until pie will be more stable...tia!
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1) I donwloaded and installed flashtool
2) I dowloaded and installed the driver https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz2-driver/
3) I find the previous firmware for my region, the latest is 51.1.A.11.51 . It is one big 2.2 Gb *.ftf file, I put it into C:\Users\**yourname*\.flashTool\firmwares on my Win7 pc
4) Run the flashtool and pressed the flash button
5) when prompted I switched off the phone, pressed volume down button and then inserted the USB into phone and pc
6) Waited 7-8 minutes untill the flashing is finished.
Disconnected the phone, pressed power and in 10 minutes I have this cool device up and running like it should!

mxvtt said:
1) I donwloaded and installed flashtool
2) I dowloaded and installed the driver https://developer.sony.com/file/download/xperia-xz2-driver/
3) I find the previous firmware for my region, the latest is 51.1.A.11.51 . It is one big 2.2 Gb *.ftf file, I put it into C:\Users\**yourname*\.flashTool\firmwares on my Win7 pc
4) Run the flashtool and pressed the flash button
5) when prompted I switched off the phone, pressed volume down button and then inserted the USB into phone and pc
6) Waited 7-8 minutes untill the flashing is finished.
Disconnected the phone, pressed power and in 10 minutes I have this cool device up and running like it should!
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thanks I already downloaded the .11.51 firmware also, but I don't have the ftf, I have all files extracted... probably because I selected to unpack it automatically.. but I thought I still could find the ftf somewhere... will download it again without the unpacking this time and see.
this way it cleared all your data right? and wiped internal sd also maybe? or all your data was still there after the downgrade?

FcukBloat said:
thanks I already downloaded the .11.51 firmware also, but I don't have the ftf, I have all files extracted... probably because I selected to unpack it automatically.. but I thought I still could find the ftf somewhere... will download it again without the unpacking this time and see.
this way it cleared all your data right? and wiped internal sd also maybe? or all your data was still there after the downgrade?
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SD card remained untouched. But flashin wiped all personal data from the phone

mxvtt said:
SD card remained untouched. But flashin wiped all personal data from the phone
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thanks for the info, fastory reset is not a big problem for me, I think I am downgrading also soon! don't like pies... :laugh: redownloading ftf now and flashtool (which is taking ages to complete download... so slow!)
edit: even without unpacking I don't have the ftf but three separated files, will google to see how to create the ftf from the firmware files!

nvm

downgrade successful, great to see Oreo running again! quick settings icons in pie are just horrible..
no update notification here yet, but probably just because the ftf i chose (customized ce1) has no pie update available yet...!

FcukBloat said:
downgrade successful, great to see Oreo running again! quick settings icons in pie are just horrible..
no update notification here yet, but probably just because the ftf i chose (customized ce1) has no pie update available yet...!
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Glad to hear that you succeded! Congrats!
I have read some advice that AdGuard app can block Sony Software Updates, but it required installation of crapware (unnecessary browsers) so I will look into other possibilities to block it. This exercise with Pie update made me spend long hours backing up and restoring, so I will need more time.
Offtopic: I have blocked updates on Win 10, Mozilla and now it is time for my Android phone. What is this world coming to...

mxvtt said:
Glad to hear that you succeded! Congrats!
I have read some advice that AdGuard app can block Sony Software Updates, but it required installation of crapware (unnecessary browsers) so I will look into other possibilities to block it. This exercise with Pie update made me spend long hours backing up and restoring, so I will need more time.
Offtopic: I have blocked updates on Win 10, Mozilla and now it is time for my Android phone. What is this world coming to...
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I'm using adguard to block ads in browser.. maybe if we disable the Sony sw update app via adb will do the trick? i did this to disable some system apps that were not possible to disable from settings (SwiftKey keyboard etc)
i don't mind about future updates so will try tomorrow if i have time and see what happens!

disabled all update relevant apps from the phone via adb shell.. I hope this will prevent the ota update to show up, will see when the PIE update for CE1 will be released! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

FcukBloat said:
disabled all update relevant apps from the phone via adb shell.. I hope this will prevent the ota update to show up, will see when the PIE update for CE1 will be released! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Can you guide me how you do it exactly? (Explain me like I am 5, please )

mxvtt said:
Can you guide me how you do it exactly? (Explain me like I am 5, please )
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you must install minimal adb for windows and send the adb command, I did it on win10 and it worked fine. also disabled headsup notifications this way, hate them!
when you have minimal adb installed, connect the phone via usb (when it is on and debug mode enabled in advanced settings) open a command prompt from the folder where you have adb.exe and run:
adb devices
... to check if your phone is seen. if so, run the following commands to disable sony update apps:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonyericsson.updatecenter
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.latecmz
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.autoinstall
doing like this now when I go to settings > sw update I have now the stock android update app opening, not the sony app anymore, so hope the sony updates won't be seen anymore!
if you have already the notification always shown you can try the above and see if after rebooting the phone, it disappears or not..
let me know!

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Unable to install Google Play on Matepad (BAH3-L09)

Hi. My Matepad is BAH3-L09 and I was not able to install Google Play on it as I keep receiving "LZPlay not support" in Chinese language. I tried several top instructions on YouTube, but none works. Anyone managed to install it on your Matepad?

Same Problem here, BAH3-W09

fonetech just posted a new video. maybe it can help you guys?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxqEZMX6Kl8

Dr. Light said:
fonetech just posted a new video. maybe it can help you guys?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxqEZMX6Kl8
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Unfortunately the lila g app itself doesn't work on the Matepad 10.4 version.
So no luck with those "install on every device" videos.
Seems to be the same with the P40 Lite 5G model
Here is a screenshot of the error:

Dr. Light said:
fonetech just posted a new video. maybe it can help you guys?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxqEZMX6Kl8
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I just tried and the LZPlay does not work.

vichet007 said:
I just tried and the LZPlay does not work.
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Fischmaster said:
Same Problem here, BAH3-W09
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You have to use an older backup app. take a look at this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TnuamFAp8g

p82maarj said:
You have to use an older backup app. take a look at this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TnuamFAp8g
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Unfortunately we are not talking about the "May Backup App Error".
I tried that already.
Please take a look at the pictures added to this post.
First one is our problem, the second picture the may error.

Fischmaster said:
Unfortunately we are not talking about the "May Backup App Error".
I tried that already.
Please take a look at the pictures added to this post.
First one is our problem, the second picture the may error.
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Hope any solution. I have a Mediapad M6 and I could install it. And I want to update my Mate 10 with Mate 40 pro...but I would like to have the option of install GMS

p82maarj said:
:crying:
Hope any solution. I have a Mediapad M6 and I could install it. And I want to update my Mate 10 with Mate 40 pro...but I would like to have the option of install GMS
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I hope so, too.
Don't know yet, why it is not supported.
At the moment you can't really find anything about it on the internet.
I've got Gapps installed on my P40 Pro. For a mobile phone, I think it is required.
On the tablet however, i think its more a nice to have than really necessary.
Furthermore, I wrote to Amazon Video, Netflix and Disney+ support and all of them said that "they are working on it"
So fingers crossed that HQ Streaming of those services will be available.
Although Disney+ does Stream in 1080p without Widvine L1.
Edit: Found an article about the problem. https://www.justandroid.net/2020/07...ernative-solutions-also-affects-matepad-10-4/

I'm having the same issue installing on Matepad 10.4 WiFi (BAH3 W09). No method works, LZplay (G icon app) always gives the error button on opening and cant go any further. Tried replacing 'backup' app exactly as directed in a couple of videos, no luck.
Anyone got Google 7&Play to install on this model?

Looking into this I would guess Huawei have removed the 'stubs' in the system firmware that allowed the LZplay app to work in the first place (and allowed it to install the required stuff as system apps). If newer devices are being rolled out without those 'stubs' then we are out of luck as far any LZplay method goes.

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Looking into this I would guess Huawei have removed the 'stubs' in the system firmware that allowed the LZplay app to work in the first place (and allowed it to install the required stuff as system apps). If newer devices are being rolled out without those 'stubs' then we are out of luck as far any LZplay method goes.
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I don't really know what the function of the "stubs" file is, but if it is removed, is it possible to add it back and then install LZPlay?

vichet007 said:
I don't really know what the function of the "stubs" file is, but if it is removed, is it possible to add it back and then install LZPlay?
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Actually, it isn't 'stubs', I got that wrong. It's an undocumented API that existed in the firmware/ROM that allows LZplay to install the google stuff as system apps (and they need that to work). If they have removed that API from affected models, and it looks like many new ones might be in the same boat going forward, then I cant see any way of a user restoring it.
If that is the case then the only way to get GMS/Play etc will be a new non LZPlay method (that seems unlikely given the system access required) or if the ban gets lifted and Huawei add it back in future firmware updates (not sure how likely that would be either). A shame, as this is a very nice tablet otherwise.
Another thing to note is this doesn't have a gyroscope either, though the spec sheets wrongly say it does.
I've only just got my Matepad 10.4 from the Huawei UK store, so I'm seriously thinking of sending it back in the 14 day window. I could live without GMS/Play, but it is annoying.

Just one workaround - you can install VMOS virtual machine. It is not perfect - they have just Android 5.1 and 7.1 images and of course you have to start the application, but it works.
Between the AppGallery and the VMOS I have all I need. And the Trump's stupid trade war just allowed me to get the top tablet cheaper than Huawei would sell it otherwise. Every cloud has a silver lining.

And one more solution - HiSuite enables (as of today, not sure for how long) to downgrade firmware. And LZPlay works on the older firmware.
Of cause - the downgrade will delete all data on the tablet.

mirekluza said:
And one more solution - HiSuite enables (as of today, not sure for how long) to downgrade firmware. And LZPlay works on the older firmware.
Of cause - the downgrade will delete all data on the tablet.
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Ive no problem erasing everything, but are you sure it will work on an older firmware? Do you have a link to that info at all?
Pretty sure the firmware mine came loaded with ended with 115. LZPlay didn't work with that and I have let it update since then to the latest version. I think the first version made for this tablet ended in 108 (can't see an earlier revision in a google search). I assume that's what the first models in early April would have shipped with. If LZPlay has never worked with this model though downgrading wont be any help.

It worked for my tablet which I bought a few days ago, but I now realize I have LTE version - so different model.
Still I guess the LZPlay problem may be similar. LZPlay does not fully work anywhere anymore. Even when it works, it fails to do its work on its own and has to be helped by manually installing things. I used https://youtu.be/pdgGkHEe7V4 .
My experience: After getting the tablet I updated it to the newest firmware and then tried to install GP. Bad luck. No device admin request from LZPlay, just small popup with two buttons in Chinese. I guess Huawei removed the API as written above. After downgrade through Hisuite (4.6GB download), LZPlay "worked" (it asked to be device admin and shown screen where it would have downloaded GP things if it had worked properly - though the downloads failed - I think that is normal). Then I went according to the describtion which was under the YouTube video. I had to redo installing of APKs twice (maybe I did not follow it perfectly first time) and I added Google account when starting Google Play Store (so not as described under that video), but it worked.
I was kind of confused by LZPlay for some time - the fact it fails to download etc is normal state of things. I guess it used to be one-click solution, but not any more. Still I guess that running it is essentiall to enable other steps to work.

mirekluza said:
It worked for my tablet which I bought a few days ago, but I now realize I have LTE version - so different model.
Still I guess the LZPlay problem may be similar. LZPlay does not fully work anywhere anymore. Even when it works, it fails to do its work on its own and has to be helped by manually installing things. I used .
My experience: After getting the tablet I updated it to the newest firmware and then tried to install GP. Bad luck. No device admin request from LZPlay, just small popup with two buttons in Chinese. I guess Huawei removed the API as written above. After downgrade through Hisuite (4.6GB download), LZPlay "worked" (it asked to be device admin and shown screen where it would have downloaded GP things if it had worked properly - though the downloads failed - I think that is normal). Then I went according to the describtion which was under the YouTube video. I had to redo installing of APKs twice (maybe I did not follow it perfectly first time) and I added Google account when starting Google Play Store (so not as described under that video), but it worked.
I was kind of confused by LZPlay for some time - the fact it fails to download etc is normal state of things. I guess it used to be one-click solution, but not any more. Still I guess that running it is essentiall to enable other steps to work.
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and which version of firmware you have now? my tablet out of the box does not find new firmware versions

Lively_Alex said:
and which version of firmware you have now? my tablet out of the box does not find new firmware versions
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I have the model MRX-AL09 with EMUI 10.0.1.177 - that is the downgraded version.
I was probably on 10.1.0.120 before - at least I think so, I did not write it down before downgrage

mirekluza said:
I have the model MRX-AL09 with EMUI 10.0.1.177 - that is the downgraded version.
I was probably on 10.1.0.120 before - at least I think so, I did not write it down before downgrage
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yes, now i have 10.1.0.121.
Ok, I’ll save the data and try to roll back the firmware.
Have you tried updating your tablet to the latest version after installing google services?