Hello!
Bought a Fire TV from Best Buy today on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised to discover it came with version 51.1.1.0_user_511069920 installed, so I was able to downgrade and root!
I did my research and was pretty sure it would have come with something newer, I guess these guys don't move very fast at Best Buy, lol.
This thing blows my AppleTV 2 out of the water in terms of performance, specifically XBMC. :good:
Very happy and pleased to be a part of the community! :laugh:
jbzcar said:
Hello!
Bought a Fire TV from Best Buy today on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised to discover it came with version 51.1.1.0_user_511069920 installed, so I was able to downgrade and root!
I did my research and was pretty sure it would have come with something newer, I guess these guys don't move very fast at Best Buy, lol.
This thing blows my AppleTV 2 out of the water in terms of performance, specifically XBMC. :good:
Very happy and pleased to be a part of the community! :laugh:
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Hey congrats. i just did the same as well. I bought 2 from staples. I have been playing toy all day and it is running like a champion! my firmware was the same as yours
I rooted/disabled updates/kodi/some apps/
I am honestly shocked these "old" devices are still just sitting on the shelves!
I have two rooted Amazon fires and I just picked up a new rootable Fire at BB and after blocking the three recommended websites on AFTV news via OpenDNS, I'm stuck at the "Unable to update your Amazon fire TV" page. Did you guys block all three websites?
Hav2roll said:
I have two rooted Amazon fires and I just picked up a new rootable Fire at BB and after blocking the three recommended websites on AFTV news via OpenDNS, I'm stuck at the "Unable to update your Amazon fire TV" page. Did you guys block all three websites?
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Do this. When you reboot and ensure your not doing wireless. ensure you remove the ssid if you have connected to it and use ethernet. When it starts to show checking for updates, remove the ethernet and it will ask you to login without the update. Then root/downgrade/upgrade/upgrade to rbox.
As for being available. All bestbuys in the area of LA have the firetv's sold out. I need to make one more for a friend.
Thank you for the fast reply. I am running the set up through ethernet and I have the three websites blocked and I've tried pulling the Ethernet and leaving it with the exact same results every time. Has never connected to a Wi-Fi. According to the serial number this is a version 2 if that helps. It try's to connect to update and ends up on the final page telling me unable to update your Amazon fire TV.
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I left it on the unable to update your Amazon fire TV page overnight hoping it would timeout and take me to the account page but of course that didn't happen.
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Thank you for the fast reply. I am running the set up through ethernet and I have the three websites blocked and I've tried pulling the Ethernet and leaving it with the exact same results every time. Has never connected to a Wi-Fi. According to the serial number this is a version 2 if that helps. It try's to connect to update and ends up on the final page telling me unable to update your Amazon fire TV.
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I left it on the unable to update your Amazon fire TV page overnight hoping it would timeout and take me to the account page but of course that didn't happen.
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I'm surprised how AFTV hasn't taken a note of this. I suggest return the serial version 2 and find one with Serial 3. For example 70900305 or 303 and so on. You can pick up those serials from bestbuy. You will not be able to get past the update in series 2. I've tried about 5 of the series 2 this last weekend and couldn't get through the forced update.
Another thing to note and change from earlier that the Series 2 will force update to the latest firmware and not the one version up which was the case earlier.
Bad news but at least now you know. Return it and find yourself a serial 3. Best buy in woodland hills, ca had about 10 pieces last week and they are all sold out. Try to find one from best buy in your area. they have the correct ones lying around. where are you located. do you want help doing it?
Thank you so much for answering me. I didn't come here blind asking you these questions, I have read somewhere about the versions causing issues so for you to confirm that for me is much appreciated. I have four of them that are version two and one of them I tried OpenDNS for the first time and didn't do it correctly so it upgraded to an unrootable version. I've corrected that but now I was being over cautious with the remaining 3 fires I have. This sucks.
You guys are so lucky still been able to pick up rootable AFTVs.
No wonder people are selling them on eBay for £100+
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Thank you so much for answering me. I didn't come here blind asking you these questions, I have read somewhere about the versions causing issues so for you to confirm that for me is much appreciated. I have four of them that are version two and one of them I tried OpenDNS for the first time and didn't do it correctly so it upgraded to an unrootable version. I've corrected that but now I was being over cautious with the remaining 3 fires I have. This sucks.
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Don't get disappointed. If they are returnable, then return them. There are lots that are still rootable at bestbuy. A friend wants one so he is buying a few from all over. I'll revert back with the findings. If I find the rootable versions, I can buy them and sell them straight through if you guys like.
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I am honestly shocked these "old" devices are still just sitting on the shelves!
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Yea i ended up with 3 of them, Kept one and returned the other 2 at staples. Im seriously thinking about going to repickup the other 2
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I have two rooted Amazon fires and I just picked up a new rootable Fire at BB and after blocking the three recommended websites on AFTV news via OpenDNS, I'm stuck at the "Unable to update your Amazon fire TV" page. Did you guys block all three websites?
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I blocked all 4 actually
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You guys are so lucky still been able to pick up rootable AFTVs.
No wonder people are selling them on eBay for £100+
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i returned 2 rootable fire tv yesterday, might have to go repick them back up
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I blocked all 4 actually
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What is the 4th to block?
cpugeeker said:
Yea i ended up with 3 of them, Kept one and returned the other 2 at staples. Im seriously thinking about going to repickup the other 2
I blocked all 4 actually
i returned 2 rootable fire tv yesterday, might have to go repick them back up
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Can you also elaborate what serial numbers are you picking up. Is it the 2 series or the 3. IMO 2 are no longer rootable and you cannot get around the forced update.
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What is the 4th to block?
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atv-ext.amazon.com
a1910.d.akamai.net
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Can you also elaborate what serial numbers are you picking up. Is it the 2 series or the 3. IMO 2 are no longer rootable and you cannot get around the forced update.
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They were all rootable. I checked the serials numbers with the checker http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-serial-number-decoder/
Im seriously thinking about going to get them again, I dotnt care for root, I just want xbmc
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atv-ext.amazon.com
a1910.d.akamai.net
They were all rootable. I checked the serials numbers with the checker http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-serial-number-decoder/
Im seriously thinking about going to get them again, I dotnt care for root, I just want xbmc
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the decoder is flawed. If you get the series 2, you cannot get past the forced update by pulling out the ethernet. With series 3 you can. Hence asked what serials are you referring to.
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the decoder is flawed. If you get the series 2, you cannot get past the forced update by pulling out the ethernet. With series 3 you can. Hence asked what serials are you referring to.
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Your not lisiening.
I use the decoder on all 3 boxes and it was correct. It allowed me to root and I have my box now. The other 2 boxes serial numbers were closely simliar, and on top of that I took the fire tv out the box just to check the serial numberand it had the same firmware as the first tv i rooted
All 3 boxes were rootable> i bought these boxes 2 days ago, and i kept 1 box that is rooted and returned the other 2,I never knew they were in high demand so im going to go back to the store i rerturned them too and buy them again and resell them!
They must have been series 3 since I could root by pulling out the ethernet cord
I rooted by pulling out the ethernet cord and it worked right away!
Hope i explained well! Why do you ask? Do you want them?
Update; Just checked the serial numbers and i called the store to check the serial number son the other 2 they all start with 709003 which indicates series 3
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Your not lisiening.
I use the decoder on all 3 boxes and it was correct. It allowed me to root and I have my box now. The other 2 boxes serial numbers were closely simliar, and on top of that I took the fire tv out the box just to check the serial numberand it had the same firmware as the first tv i rooted
All 3 boxes were rootable> i bought these boxes 2 days ago, and i kept 1 box that is rooted and returned the other 2,I never knew they were in high demand so im going to go back to the store i rerturned them too and buy them again and resell them!
Hope i explained well
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I understood what you said in the first place. Anyways we are talking the same thing. Yours must be series 3 as the decoder says series 3 is rootable. the flaw in the decoder is that it shows series 2 as rootable which is incorrect. AFTVnews should correct that as it misleads people.
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the decoder is flawed. If you get the series 2, you cannot get past the forced update by pulling out the ethernet. With series 3 you can. Hence asked what serials are you referring to.
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navigates said:
I understood what you said in the first place. Anyways we are talking the same thing. Yours must be series 3 as the decoder says series 3 is rootable. the flaw in the decoder is that it shows series 2 as rootable which is incorrect. AFTVnews should correct that as it misleads people.
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Update: Just checked the serial numbers and i called the store to check the serial number son the other 2 they all start with 709003 which indicates series 3
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Update: Just checked the serial numbers and i called the store to check the serial number son the other 2 they all start with 709003 which indicates series 3
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correct those are golden. They are perfectly rootable with the ethernet trick.
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correct those are golden. They are perfectly rootable with the ethernet trick.
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Do you think i should buy them? if i do where to sell them and how much?
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Yay for my local Verizon dealer, who made good on his promise and sold me 2 Xooms today.
Initial impressions are very good... but with only 7 apps in the Android Market for tablets, the community clearly has a long way to go.
Here's your fun fact so far: there's an LED near the Verizon logo that blinks when you get a notification.
Now, if you wouldnt mind... could you not play with it at all for the next 12 hours and just have it run a video loop while connected to 3g and wifi to guage the battery?
Come on, think of the service that you'll be providing. We'd totally owe you one.
Are you able to download normal apps not made for tablets?
Or are you limited to only applications for tablets in the Market?
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Yay for my local Verizon dealer, who made good on his promise and sold me 2 Xooms today.
Initial impressions are very good... but with only 7 apps in the Android Market for tablets, the community clearly has a long way to go.
Here's your fun fact so far: there's an LED near the Verizon logo that blinks when you get a notification.
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Did you confirm what we heard that if you purchase through a VZ store no activation is required?
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Are you able to download normal apps not made for tablets?
Or are you limited to only applications for tablets in the Market?
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For now, you can sideload apps via the browser, but you need to go to Settings > Applications and check off Unknown sources.
For whatever reason, I can see some, but not all the Market apps. Compatibility flag maybe? Went looking for Beejive and it didn't show up. Might need to be updated to use the Honeycomb APIs?
I notice the apple bluetooth keyboard... does that work with it?
I only ask because I have one and sometimes I know apple products can be sort of a b#$^@ when it comes to connecting to off-apple brand items.
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Did you confirm what we heard that if you purchase through a VZ store no activation is required?
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I was getting contracts for both, so I didn't ask.
Note: neither of my devices are currently activated -- Verizon's systems apparently won't activate any Xooms just yet, so mine will be turned on tomorrow morning. For now it's Wi-Fi, and there was no problem getting it to work without the activation.
It hasn't been released yet, maybe Google has some tweaking to do in their systems overnight before apps show up. 7 apps doesn't sound right..
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I notice the apple bluetooth keyboard... does that work with it?
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Just tried it. Pairs and works fine. When you pair, it discovers the keyboard, and asks you to type a 4 digit code + enter on the Apple keyboard. Then all systems go.
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It hasn't been released yet, maybe Google has some tweaking to do in their systems overnight before apps show up. 7 apps doesn't sound right..
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Could be. Note that the app store did update itself upon first launch.
Ya feel like prying the back off of one of them and checking on the true size of the battery? Does it say what the size is on the box by chance?
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Ya feel like prying the back off of one of them and checking on the true size of the battery? Does it say what the size is on the box by chance?
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+1
Thanks
If you go to the new Android Market on PC, you can find a NYTimes Android Application for Tablets. Can you possibly have that downloaded to your Xoom and give it a try?
Here is a link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nytimes.android.tablet&feature=search_result
+4 on the battery requests
Alee!
Open up the Xoom and tell us what mAh battery size is inside that sucker? We need to put something to rest.. claim is that it's 3250mAh.. we're hoping this is a mistake and it's actually much larger.
Anyone know how to get to the battery? I see 2 screws at the bottom, but I can't mess with those right now as I'm syncing over a ton of stuff to the tablet.
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Anyone know how to get to the battery? I see 2 screws at the bottom, but I can't mess with those right now as I'm syncing over a ton of stuff to the tablet.
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Yeah I saw somewhere, cannot remember where, but you have to remove some screws.
Surprised that Engadget or another site hasn't tore the Xoom apart to see all the bits and pieces and see what everything is already.
Sort of odd. Then again those no real reviews from sites either... just a wirefly guy unboxing it and talking too much about things he seems to know little about.
Question; How much did you spend out of the door total ($960-$970)?
All the major sites have posted their reviews and all concur that battery life is awesome. So who cares about the size as long as you get the life?
Its all about the power consumption and not about the battery size
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Question; How much did you spend out of the door total ($960-$970)?
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$800 each + tax. So I didn't get the Verizon price for contract but totally worth it to get it a day early.
Hey Xoomers! It appears that wifi-only xoom owners are also having the updates pushed to their tabs also! I have not received it yet, but be patient, looks like all Xooms are being updated!
https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/380602#380602
could be an accident. looks like people over there are getting silenced about the update
From the sounds of it, this was meant to go out to their preview members only. I guess someone jumped the gun and didn't bother to let them know they weren't supposed to talk about it.
Which is only a guess, since the corporate rep on the forums has been very vague - only a single post with a "maybe" and then a bunch of posts insisting that people who have stated they got an update check their email.
I wonder if Motorola has really internalized the fact that there are, like, four or five other vendors for these tablets coming out in the next few months - many of them with very, very similar hardware. Not communicating with their tech-savvy audience seems like a poor way to convince people to recommend their tablet over others.
They need to share this ****!!!
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i got the update on my WIFI ONLY xoom i tried installing it it crashed on the android with exclamation mark, so i restarted and its back on 3.0.1 and says its up to date
DAMMIT
not only in usa
also reported in my country
Seems moto launch a experiment
This is pretty disappointing. The update obviously exists and works on the wifi xoom but google won't release it yet probably just to make Verizon happy.
Are people really going to go out and buy 3g xooms just because the update on Verizon came first.
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i got the update on my WIFI ONLY xoom i tried installing it it crashed on the android with exclamation mark, so i restarted and its back on 3.0.1 and says its up to date
DAMMIT
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Same happened to me...
My wife's stock US wifi xoom (purchased 1 week ago) got the update last night. My rooted wifi xoom (purchased shortly after launch) hasn't received it yet.
machupo75 said:
My wife's stock US wifi xoom (purchased 1 week ago) got the update last night. My rooted wifi xoom (purchased shortly after launch) hasn't received it yet.
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Hmm Being in Denmark and having purchased a US Xoom Wifi I wonder what to do. (Stock 3.0)
So I did the following ...
Added a VPN tunnel to USA. (had previosly brought VPN access)
Set the date 1 day back, to let the Xoom look for updates.
" no cigar! "
Set the date 1 day forward (today´s date)
Still no luck -
I wonder if the update is really rolling out
Can Anyone confirm Xoom Wifi is really getting 3.1 right now ?
Is there Anyway to "push" it - (besides the date change procedure)
Have a good one
Mike -
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Hmm Being in Denmark and having purchased a US Xoom Wifi I wonder what to do. (Stock 3.0)
So I did the following ...
Added a VPN tunnel to USA. (had previosly brought VPN access)
Set the date 1 day back, to let the Xoom look for updates.
" no cigar! "
Set the date 1 day forward (today´s date)
Still no luck -
I wonder if the update is really rolling out
Can Anyone confirm Xoom Wifi is really getting 3.1 right now ?
Is there Anyway to "push" it - (besides the date change procedure)
Have a good one
Mike -
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I also have a US WIFI only Xoom in Europe and i'm impatient
I downloaded the update from development forum, made a host USB cable and updated my Xoom manually.
I must say that everything that i hoped for is fixed in 3.1, so i'm really pleased with my Xoom now.
poisike said:
I also have a US WIFI only Xoom in Europe and i'm impatient
I downloaded the update from development forum, made a host USB cable and updated my Xoom manually.
I must say that everything that i hoped for is fixed in 3.1, so i'm really pleased with my Xoom now.
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ya - I read about the procedure.
I dont think ill root my Xoom, even though my phone is (SGS I9000)
But is it possible to do without rooting the Xoom ?
Could you please provide link from the post you followed ?
Mike
mkrogh65 said:
ya - I read about the procedure.
I dont think ill root my Xoom, even though my phone is (SGS I9000)
But is it possible to do without rooting the Xoom ?
Could you please provide link from the post you followed ?
Mike
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You don't need root, my Xoom was stock before and is stock now.
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13679173&postcount=110
poisike said:
I also have a US WIFI only Xoom in Europe and i'm impatient
I downloaded the update from development forum, made a host USB cable and updated my Xoom manually.
I must say that everything that i hoped for is fixed in 3.1, so i'm really pleased with my Xoom now.
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I'd also like to hear more about your update experience and see how you made a usb host cable.
Will probably require a new thread.
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I'd also like to hear more about your update experience and see how you made a usb host cable.
Will probably require a new thread.
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Read the Guide thread, all information is there, including a link to how to make a host cable. If something is still unclear, then just ask.
Not according to my conversation with Motorola today. Can you buy a wi-fi only from Verizon? Just wondering if those are still branded differently and that's why they're getting updates.
For now 32GB is plenty for me so I'm not exactly screaming for the SD card update. But I will be a little disappointed if I have to wait weeks for my update when Verizon got theirs already. There were several items in the list below that I was really hoping to take advantage of. I'm not exactly crying over the update just yet though, because I'd rather do the official OTA update than download directly like others have been doing. However, I will pre-qualify all this with...the rep I spoke with didn't seem to be the most knowlegable and appeared to be reading from a script based on the responses I was given to some other questions I asked. So take this with a grain of salt.
Ann: Motorola XOOM with Wi-Fi tablets and other variants of Motorola XOOM will receive the update within the next several weeks.
frost: will this update include the sd card support?
Ann: It does not.
frost: will that fix be implemented any time in the near future?
Ann: It's enhancements are:
● Enables movie services including Android Market Movie Rental via full HDCP / DRM support
● Enables support for full Adobe Flash 10.2 release
● Picture Transfer Protocol Feature Support
● Bluetooth(R) support in Gtalk
● Bluetooth(R) mouse support along with further Bluetooth(R) headset support
● Adding Proxy support for Wi-Fi network
● Resizable widgets
● Additional shortcut key support for Bluetooth keyboard
Ann: Yes. A future software upgrade will enable the SD card.
So I've changed my Date & Time and still haven't recieved my 3.1 Update for my Wifi Xoom.
Any suggestions....???? (Besides being patient...... just can't do that....)
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So I've changed my Date & Time and still haven't recieved my 3.1 Update for my Wifi Xoom.
Any suggestions....???? (Besides being patient...... just can't do that....)
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A time machine, it's the only way.
poisike said:
You don't need root, my Xoom was stock before and is stock now.
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13679173&postcount=110
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Hey - Tnx Man XD
Mike -
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A time machine, it's the only way.
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Got to be another way....
Has anyone else with a Wifi model got there update today?
Equiso puts the Power of an Android tablet on your TV. Combined with our interactive remote, Equiso will truly refine your TV experience.
Watch stunning 1080p HD content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube and many more! Send emails, update your facebook status, play Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja like never before. Download new apps, create and display a powerpoint, listen to music, read books, and play most all those interactive games you love so much on your phone or tablet.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2028163448/equiso-smart-tv-turn-any-tv-into-a-smart-tv
Kicked in for this one. The gesture remote and keyboard looks really good compared to other byo input device models being made nowadays.
Hope this is good, any one bought this and experiences please ?
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Hope this is good, any one bought this and experiences please ?
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It's not out yet. First batch is supposed to be shipped in (late) August. I have pledged 4 of them, very excited..
You can pre-order for $69,99 now at Amazon which will be the first batch shipped after the early backers...
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It's not out yet. First batch is supposed to be shipped in (late) August. I have pledged 4 of them, very excited..
You can pre-order for $69,99 now at Amazon which will be the first batch shipped after the early backers...
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Damn that early bird special would have been awesome....I guess I will pass.
Waiting for these to get down to ~$40
Or for UBUNTUtv
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Damn that early bird special would have been awesome....I guess I will pass.
Waiting for these to get down to ~$40
Or for UBUNTUtv
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I paid $69 for them, still think that is not a bad deal given the overall package..
Got my tracking info. Says it is out for delivery today!
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Got my tracking info. Says it is out for delivery today!
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Let us know how it is, I like this thing. Not enjoying my gv-20 so far but it is early in the game still...
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Capabilities of this type of device
Got mine its decent. Does anyone know if there will be very much development for this device.
I know they said they would put out some OTA updates and root was a possibility in the future.
This is my first device of this nature and I am clueless to any possibilities it may have. I know I like
to root any device I can and I'm hoping to do the same with this.
I'm just hoping their OTA updates fix the crashing, hell when some apps crash and it asks if you want to report it, the report crashes as well!
I ordered two of these. It is junk. Move along. Laggy and one of my units is broken. Company doesnt care. It is just a rebranded CX-01...
Well the last few comments are not encouraging.. Picking mine up on Thursday...
Anyone had an opportunity to try Plex on it yet? That was the main reason I bought it.
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I ordered two of these. It is junk. Move along. Laggy and one of my units is broken. Company doesnt care. It is just a rebranded CX-01...
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It looks to me like they do care quite a bit. They are answering all kinds of questions on the Kickstarter backer's page and on Facebook. I believe that they are working hard on an OTA update to be released very soon....At least I hope it's soon.
As for the broken one, have you emailed [email protected] with your concerns?
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And for anyone on this forum who has the Equiso, they just posted this on the comments page..
"We are narrowing down the bug fix for the wait close screen. Just a quick shout out. We have a new 500gb external HDD sitting in our office. Find the bug before we do and its yours!"
Invitation to help out with getting this thing running A-1... Wish I knew something/anything about coding and programming
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Well the last few comments are not encouraging.. Picking mine up on Thursday...
Anyone had an opportunity to try Plex on it yet? That was the main reason I bought it.
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I bought mine for plex as well and no luck so far. It won't connect to my server despite every other android device I have being able to. Commenters on Kickstarter are reporting problems with it as well.
Got Root
I got this device rooted awhile back and downloaded some apps to help with
performance. It runs alot better now. I can't beleive they couldn't fix some of these
issues before it came out. I installed the beta updates they put out and it helped.
It seems like they don't want to give out the info needed for people to do developement
because they are afraid someone will get it up and running better then they can.
I'm just looking forward to running custom roms on this thing.
I've owned one of these, and also a bunch of the dual core sticks.
The Equiso is not worth the price. It is pretty much a cx-01 or c-77.
I found the video performance to be substandard.
I sold it for a loss after a week.
You can get a dual core for cheaper.
Even the original MK802(single core allwinner a10) is better.
If I had to buy a stick right now it would be the dual core MX1.
If I wanted to wait I would pick up the GK802 quad core stick(freescale soc!) or the uHost2 dual core stick.(more usb)
Let the buyer beware though! Check out everything you can before you buy!
Wow, that uhost2 looks really good. Would you happen to know of any good reliable retailers that have the Bluetooth capable one???
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I received my pro two weeks ago. No image on my tv whatsoever. Tried on my friends brand new tv where it works. Imagine buying a dvd-player only to find out it is not compatible with your tv.... sucks.... no answer regarding update from the support either
Tried on another TV. Works but hängs and bootloops every time I connect to wifi or change video settings
Bought this tv stick at Wallmart
I have purchased this TV stick at Walmart the stock Rom is buggy until you root it and change the CPU governor. I have rooted it and removed the equiso update file from system/app now it doesn't pop up all the time which was kind of annoying. I have done some simple stuff to this TV stick and it works well I agree with the other post though this should of been done before it was released.
Can it turn my grandma to a smart phone ?
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So I just snagged a prototype/developer model Play that does have HDMI out on it and I'm wondering in advance what the best choice of bootloader and/or firmware to use for maximum performance and battery life without interfering with the HDMI out functionality.
I did my best to sort through the ten million "I wish my Play had HDMI out" threads and what I could glean from MAYBE legit prototype discussion threads sound like it probably has parts of its modem removed to make room for the HDMI (which is fine since I want it as a portable/dockable game device) and that battery life might have a problem, which I would guess is from constant signal search that can probably be disabled.
But does anyone here actually have one of these? I'd love to benefit from someone else's experience with them instead of having to make all the mistakes myself and figuring everything out the hard way!
Thanks!
Mind posting some photos?
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I actually -just- won an auction for one of these off of Ebay... So I like the OP want to know, what's the real story with these units? I know they were display units for the stores to show off but besides that I mean. Do they have functional cellular radios? Are they unlocked? If I do a system restore through the normal menus will it screw itself over and never be able to use the HDMI properly? Does plugging in the HDMI turn off the XP's screen or does it splits its horsepower between the two screens?
Couldn't pass up on buying one, seems like a piece of history. I will post pics when it arrives (like a week) if that interests anyone.
Seller posted: " This is a fully functional Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G R800AT - Prototype Build TP HDMI. This phone cannot be activated or used on ANY service. This is a prototype phone. Phone's hardware/software is fully functional."
bonapartist said:
I actually -just- won an auction for one of these off of Ebay... So I like the OP want to know, what's the real story with these units? I know they were display units for the stores to show off but besides that I mean. Do they have functional cellular radios? Are they unlocked? If I do a system restore through the normal menus will it screw itself over and never be able to use the HDMI properly? Does plugging in the HDMI turn off the XP's screen or does it splits its horsepower between the two screens?
Couldn't pass up on buying one, seems like a piece of history. I will post pics when it arrives (like a week) if that interests anyone.
Seller posted: " This is a fully functional Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G R800AT - Prototype Build TP HDMI. This phone cannot be activated or used on ANY service. This is a prototype phone. Phone's hardware/software is fully functional."
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LoL yeah me too! I'm not at all surprised the guy who bought the other one also came here straight away with exactly the same questions as I have. There's still one left, if anybody wants it. We haven't received them yet but you can see the pictures the seller posted on eBay if you just search for "xperia play hdmi". I agree it would be nice to see the actual mainboard and once I give mine a complete function check I'll probably open it up and take some pictures.
I think that you have something different in your roms/kernels what let your Plays to use hdmi. So there is probably now roms or kernels u can use without loosing hdmi. Only root and mods
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I actually sold my Xperia PLAY about a month ago, sad to see it go but I moved on to a Nexus 5 in December and it took me all that time to let it go. Mine was not an HDMI model though, it was an early AT&T model without the branding.
For those curious I added the photos from my old prototype Xperia PLAY.
evilwise said:
So I just snagged a prototype/developer model Play that does have HDMI out on it and I'm wondering in advance what the best choice of bootloader and/or firmware to use for maximum performance and battery life without interfering with the HDMI out functionality.
I did my best to sort through the ten million "I wish my Play had HDMI out" threads and what I could glean from MAYBE legit prototype discussion threads sound like it probably has parts of its modem removed to make room for the HDMI (which is fine since I want it as a portable/dockable game device) and that battery life might have a problem, which I would guess is from constant signal search that can probably be disabled.
But does anyone here actually have one of these? I'd love to benefit from someone else's experience with them instead of having to make all the mistakes myself and figuring everything out the hard way!
Thanks!
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Would love to see some pics as well.
There are some ROMs out there that are meant for those without radios/cell planes, such as Xperia NXT Gaming, but your HDMI might not work properly.
There were stories a few years ago about someone who said they had a prototype unit, but not many actual cases. One guy even tried modding an HDMI in there.
This ^
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This ^
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Yep that's one of ours. I'm surprised we got them for the price we got them for, and that the seller described them to be "for parts" which would have been a shame. Unless I get some nasty surprises when it arrives I wouldn't sell it for twice the price I paid.
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Yep that's one of ours. I'm surprised we got them for the price we got them for, and that the seller described them to be "for parts" which would have been a shame. Unless I get some nasty surprises when it arrives I wouldn't sell it for twice the price I paid.
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It's definitely one of a kind
Leraeniesh said:
It's definitely one of a kind
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Three of a kind at best
Always wanted to get my hands on a prototype play with hdmi never could find one:/
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The phone showed up in immaculate condition, as if it had never been used. The HDMI port is very rough as you can see, with exposed circuit board. At this point I haven't been able to get the HDMI to work - I can't find any options for it in the settings and trying two different HDMI cables on two different displays hasn't worked yet. It seems the seller was correct when he said the phone couldn't connect to its network, as putting my valid ATT Sim card didn't get me signs of life. WiFi works fine. If anyone has any questions or any ideas on how to make the HDMI work, I'm all ears.
You can dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service test - hdmi test. Few options there to test.
I'm also curious about this,such a presious gem you have
Bakisha said:
You can dial *#*#7378423#*#* goto service test - hdmi test. Few options there to test.
I'm also curious about this,such a presious gem you have
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Thanks for the suggestion, I tried that and the video test did not display on the one monitor I have access to at this hour.
The HDMI status options all show as being "unknown"
The EDID reading option/ Edid Hex Data reads as "unknown"
Maybe someone who used this model before you flashed soft from other Play version and coz this u lost hdmi drivers in rom/kernel
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psxpetey said:
Always wanted to get my hands on a prototype play with hdmi never could find one:/
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Have you tried the other type instead of hdmi mhq or whatever it's called?
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Also did you try the hdmi option in service settings?
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yes
i had this phone with HDMI port 3 years age and used that for telecom exhibition
if you search on xda can find my post , i remember that i uploaded video and pictuesr both . but like always , some childish guys tried to say that was a lie ...
this is a real phone but is limited and just was for special offers to Sony-erricson like exhibitions .
I remember those posts everyone knew the phone was real lol they just didn't believe you had it because there were never any pics or vids that I remember anyway. But since you had the phone why aren't you telling him how to get hdmi working instead of sharing drama about how onetime childish people didn't believe you?
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Well I finally received my phone, postage due I might add. It is indeed in practically new condition and mine came with retail packaging including headphones and a little dock but no charger for whatever reason. The HDMI output seems to be a Mac style mini display port aka "Thunderbolt". I'm a real Apple hater so I had to order an adapter. When it arrives, I'll post my results. In the mean time I am willing to pull the back off and take some pictures of the board if people are interested in that sort of thing.
It reports
Baseband version 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-42
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build number 3.0.1.B.0.270
None of which seems out of the ordinary for an early build I guess... Anyway, I definitely won't update anything - other than rooting - until I get my display port adapter. Hopefully it will simply send an identical 854x480p signal out the port as it sends to the screen and it'll be as simple as that - one can only hope.
Hello,
We recently learned of a potential security issue with a BLU smartphone our records indicate you purchased or registered:
BLU R1 HD - 16 GB - Black - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads
BLU intends to push out a software update that will fix the issue. Any phone that is powered on and connected to the Internet (through Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection) will automatically receive the update. For more information, including a list of affected phones and instructions for confirming that your phone has been updated, please visit www.bluproducts.com/security, or contact BLU customer service at 1-877-602-8762 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
I haven't rooted mine and the update waiting is still the 6.6 one. Turned mine off just in case and going to root mine tonight.
i got this too. their website says:
Security Concern
BLU Products has identified and has quickly removed a recent security issue caused by a 3rd party application which had been collecting unauthorized personal data in the form of text messages, call logs, and contacts from customers using a limited number of BLU mobile devices.
Our customer’s privacy and security are of the upmost importance and priority.
The affected application has since been self-updated and the functionality verified to be no longer collecting or sending this information.
If you have any concerns or questions in regards to your BLU Smartphone, please call our customer service 1-877-602-8762.
Do we know what this even is...?
Sorakun_skyboy said:
Do we know what this even is...?
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Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
emc2cube said:
Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
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Thanks for that, and the link....my mind is at ease now! I followed the instructions on the Blu website to find that app, and it wasn't there because I'm all BL unlocked and debloated.
Please see this article, this is pretty bad..... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/china-phones-software-security.html
App was sending talk, text, and location information back to China every 72 hours
and even after all that they still wont fu**in update the OS.
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
Full article from Kryptowire:
http://www.kryptowire.com/adups_security_analysis.html
Rehash of NYT article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3141...1-hd-and-other-phones-sent-data-to-china.html
Sad that BLU got hit with this crappy stuff....the hardware is good! (For the price)
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
Cute as Heck said:
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
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I didn't mean the app drawer, I was talking about the steps outline on the Blu security page linked in the OP.
I went through [settings > apps > show system] and there's no "Wireless Update" in there.
I rooted the phone to disable ads a while ago, if whatever method I used disabled OTA's, could that be the reason I don't see Wireless Update? If so, does that mean I'm in the clear?
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Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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So even uninstalling it does not disable it?
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
waingro808 said:
Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
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I am 5.4 and am on stock debloated, no OTA updates at all.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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They will be back in stock in the next 2 weeks according to a consumer reports article. Amazon pulled them all to fix the security issue, and is restocking them. They might also be a BLU R1+ version released soon(which is rumored right now). http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/10/blu-r1-plus-hits-fcc-likely-amazon-exclusive.html
I just hope Amazon gets on BLU for not giving us the official LET band 12 update yet. Maybe Amazon will pressure Blu to get the promised Nougat update out also. we can only hope.
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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I just returned mine after purchasing on launch. It was just a backup phone/extra Android device anyway.