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Is it possible to get audio playing over the USB port from the HD2?
With the iPhones, the audio market have a line out dock which takes the proprietory plug the iPhone uses to charge and sync and outputs to a 3.5mm jack. This bypasses the internal amplification circuitry so that you can use an external amplifier for a better signal to your earphones/headphones/speakers of choice.
I was wondering if it was possible to do this with the HTC HD2.
Can anyone offer any insight?
I'm no expert however from what I know, I think the iPhones dock connector has more than just regular USB connections inside. It may have some audio connections and possibly even a video connection. So I'm guessing the audio actually gets sent through that rather than via USB.
However, I imagine that you could send audio via USB but at a guess I think it might require a processor is some description at the other end to take the audio and send it to the speakers.
This may be totally in the wrong direction but I believe it is probably along these lines
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It's most certainly a question for those of the XDA Community who know the ins and outs of the USB port and what it can actually do.
I'd love to think that it is possible. Whilst I'm happy with the output of the HD2 sound quality-wise, the mere thought that it 'could' be better intrigues me.
Can anyone help explain if it can be done, how it can be done or if it can't be done, why it can't be done?
Just to get a bit more info, where were you thinking the USB audio would be used? Like through a PC and then to it's speakers, or do you have some MicroUSB audio dock thing? I imagine whether it is possible or not depends on where you want the audio to go to.
I imagine if it was through a PC then it would be a matter of software, and therefore be possible. But I don't know about a dock situation.
Jonathon Grigg said:
Just to get a bit more info, where were you thinking the USB audio would be used? Like through a PC and then to it's speakers, or do you have some MicroUSB audio dock thing? I imagine whether it is possible or not depends on where you want the audio to go to.
I imagine if it was through a PC then it would be a matter of software, and therefore be possible. But I don't know about a dock situation.
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From the HD2's USB port into a portable amplifier (3.5mm jack) then onto a pair of IEM's.
I guess it is also plausible that it could go from the HD2's USB port to a USB DAC/Amp then out onto a pair of IEM's but that kind of DAC/Amp doesn't come cheaply and then there's a whole driver issue to contend with, possibly.
This is strictly to improve audio in a portable capacity, as iPhone users seem to have been able to do for quite some time.
Alright then, beyond my scope mate sorry we need other developers to check this out I think.
Anyone?
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Thanks Johnathon.
Hopefully someone else will reply to this. Plenty of views but no chatter.
Yeah, I'm sure you will find someone though! It is the HD2 section after all more than enough devs in these parts
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I do not think it would be, like the DAC isn't it? why not just use the Bluetooth A2DP?
growlye said:
I do not think it would be, like the DAC isn't it? why not just use the Bluetooth A2DP?
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I do not understand your question and do not see how Bluetooth A2DP would help at all.
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I know that CyanogenMod9 allows audio out over usb on some phones.
I'm really interested to know too so have asked the Q in the android forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22920882#post22920882
Fingers crossed...
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There are many more people interested then it shows here.
I know the following must be in place before USB class audio will work:
ALSA drivers in the kernel
USB host
USB OTG
and if all of that is in, then in theory USB audio should work.
Jelly Bean makes this official, which is nice. but many of us still use CM7, especially Tyween Typhoons, for stability, and it would be awesum if it worked in there, although to be honest I am waiting for the final CM7.2 before I test again.
http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694427
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885837
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709135
here are some more resources from the vega for poops and giggles
http://android.modaco.com/content/a...-tun-ext4-slab-noop-wifi-ntfs-host-slave-0-7/
https://github.com/buglabs/android-froyo-kernel
http://code.google.com/p/adqmisc/source/browse/#svn/trunk/msm-hsusb
https://github.com/buglabs/android-froyo-kernel/blob/master/Documentation/applying-patches.txt
What else are you gonna plug in besides a keyboard, if I may ask.
cd's or tapes?
schnowdapowda said:
What else are you gonna plug in besides a keyboard, if I may ask.
cd's or tapes?
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Isn't it obvious?
Battlebots!
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the epic has a keyboard
this is purely for battlebots and the usb missile launcher
seriously...the main purpose i think everyone would use this for is usb hard drives
beyond that...it becomes involved driver development
but i'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to have audio/video interfaces for external pro equipment or something
how about connecting directly to a modem via usb
another big one in my mind would be printers
i'd love to be able to print updated materials at a job site easily
i know this is just a doorway to a megaload of driver development
but i'm sure there is much already done for other android devices supporting this feature already that could easily be ported
Wondering if there is a hardware issue....does the chip support usb host mode?
sorry if i'm reviving a dead thread, but i too am highly interested in this. i would really like being able to use usb flash drives, maybe connect a camera, or even more complex devices like optical drives or external hard drives. granted, a lot of that is software-side, but i don't see why it wouldn't be possible to mount the drive(s) as another usb device like the onboard microsd slot.
input? comments? anything?
Honestly speaking, USB Storage is probably the only benefit the common user could get out of this, since the drivers are generic.
Printers would require CUPS, which isn't easy to configure. Someone would have to make an APP. Not to mention there's an App on Amazon today that lets you print.
Webcams can be finicky, and may require more hands-on terminal manipulation.
i wasn't really thinking of webcams, i was thinking more along the lines of using my epic to edit/upload the videos i take with my flip minoHD. thanks for the quick reply!
Super-n00b question;
Is there any way of knowing at the moment whether something like this would [or wouldn't] work with the Nexus 10?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-44...1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352379380&sr=1-4
Thanks.
If you get a USB OTG adapter and root the N10 then yes. That's just a normal USB flash drive, like any other.
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Thanks. That has a MicroSD connection of course, so I assume by USB OTG Adapter, you mean something software-wise as opposed to a physical hardware adapter?
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Thanks. That has a MicroSD connection of course, so I assume by USB OTG Adapter, you mean something software-wise as opposed to a physical hardware adapter?
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I think you misunderstand. By "Micro" they mean it's really small. It's still got a standard size USB connector on the end, so you need a USB OTG cable to connect it to the microUSB port on the tablet.
EDIT:
This is the cable; http://www.amazon.co.uk/T-Flash-Ada...NQXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352381003&sr=8-1
This is a better picture of your "micro" adapter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer...PAR5SLVO/B0031YFK5C/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_link
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
Rage1ofakind said:
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
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That's great news, I was under the impression this app used to require rooting. No difference to me, I'd never touch an unrooted Android device, but great for those who don't like to "fiddle".
alias_neo said:
I think you misunderstand. By "Micro" they mean it's really small. It's still got a standard size USB connector on the end, so you need a USB OTG cable to connect it to the microUSB port on the tablet.
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Ah. Yes, you're right. Thanks for pointing that out!
Just realised I've got the title totally wrong too 'MicroSD' > 'Micro USB'. :silly:
It is unfortunate that the marketing department of some storage manufacturers abuse the term "micro usb flash drive" for regular usb flash drives that are small.
I also hope they some day produce flash drives with native Micro-USB connectors, preferably extending needed enclosure to the sides of the connector, not in length like traditional (even small) flash drives. Even with the upcoming crowd funded MicroSD to Micro-USB adapter, it would always live in fear of accidently breaking it. I'd rather have some 16 or 32 GB Micro-USB stick that is half-moon-shaped and only a few tiny millimeters long, but could extend say 2 centimeters alongside the tablet.
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It is unfortunate that the marketing department of some storage manufacturers abuse the term "micro usb flash drive" for regular usb flash drives that are small.
I also hope they some day produce flash drives with native Micro-USB connectors, preferably extending needed enclosure to the sides of the connector, not in length like traditional (even small) flash drives. Even with the upcoming crowd funded MicroSD to Micro-USB adapter, it would always live in fear of accidently breaking it. I'd rather have some 16 or 32 GB Micro-USB stick that is half-moon-shaped and only a few tiny millimeters long, but could extend say 2 centimeters alongside the tablet.
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It is unfortunate, what would be nice, is something that plugs all the way in, and then fits against the body of the device so it's snug and protected with no chance of breaking or getting knocked off, wrapping slightly around the contour. I'm pretty sure now I think about it, that this is what you meant by "half moon", perhaps "crescent moon" would be a better term?
Erm.. yes, I was struggling to find the right words to describe what I had in mind. Whatever has to be outside of the connector due to technical reasons should offer as little added profile with as few edges as possible.
Rage1ofakind said:
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
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Is this legal? Well, from Google's point of view anyway cause it's up to them to allow or take down such app. I'm not into rooting for warranty concerns, so how sure is that this app will be supported/left untouched? Major buying point unrooted external storage access for me.
As all the app does is mount the external storage and copying or streaming data from it, I can't see anything illegal there.
Rooting isn't illegal, nor are any apps that use it, the app isn't going anywhere, at worst you will lose warranty, but to be fair, it's a nexus device, you're kind of expected to root it.
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"at worst you will lose warranty" - yeah, that's exactly what I don't want with a $500 device.
Does mentioned app enable you to browse storage and play content with whatever player you choose?
BoneXDA said:
"at worst you will lose warranty" - yeah, that's exactly what I don't want with a $500 device.
Does mentioned app enable you to browse storage and play content with whatever player you choose?
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It's easy enough to unroot, nobody need ever know you did it and technically voided it. Like I said, that's worst case.
As for the app, never used it personally so ill let someone else chime in.
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The app he asked about isn't working with root at all (so no write access). Perfectly legit not to root if he can live with the things he can't do then.
BoneXDA said:
Is this legal? Well, from Google's point of view anyway cause it's up to them to allow or take down such app. I'm not into rooting for warranty concerns, so how sure is that this app will be supported/left untouched? Major buying point unrooted external storage access for me.
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Perfectly legal. My brother watches movies and episodes from his external 1tb hard drive (A powered one).
Hello devs,
Please look into enabling the displayport alt mode!!!
Its really frustrating how this phone cuts quality (480p) when used with a 4K TV. The only way is usb to hdmi cable, but sony decided to disable this feature.
Can you please make a tutorial on how to enable this?
Bounty 100 EUR
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I have found this intresting information:
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9195059/
It should be that easy as adding some lines of code?
Another intresting video:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+Xperia+XZ+Premium+USB+Port+Replacement/97361
From this video we know thatXZ premium has all the USB type c 3.1 pins connected to the motherboard and therefor to snapdragon 835 (5:07 in the video)
Also take a look at this:
https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/type-c-pinout.png
Seems like the tx pins are responsible for Displayport alt mode
The good news is that they are soldered into the motherboard connector
Is it possible that the data pins have been disabled in kernel?
I look forward to this thing happening! (Although I'm waiting for a DRM backup method first)
as I said on the other thread, don't hold your breath, pins on a socket and PCB mean diddly squat.
Sony may very well disabled this or not even included supporting chips. I would strongly suggest if anyone wants to confirm this to find the same chipset on a different device with a working video out, then take a super high resolution photo of both sides of the PCB paying special attention to the numbers on the chips, then someone else do the same with the XZp
we will never be about to check the traces since it will be amulti layer PCB and we wont be able to check if any traces have been severed from a photo. but we will know if there are some supporting chips missing.
I disagree with you. Today chips are not just chips, are SOC.
Hardware is there. This tx prins are active for usb audio also, but not for video data transfer.
Sony hasn't implemented snapdragon 835 low cost version, because it does not exist. There are no other chips related to display port alt mode. It is done in Sd835. Simple as that.
Inerent said:
I disagree with you. Today chips are not just chips, are SOC.
Hardware is there. This tx prins are active for usb audio also, but not for video data transfer.
Sony hasn't implemented snapdragon 835 low cost version, because it does not exist. There are no other chips related to display port alt mode. It is done in Sd835. Simple as that.
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SoC have been used for a long time mate, trust me, if Sony didn't want something there are dozens of things they can do to stop it. Its been a problem with SoC vendors for decades. a physical connection means nothing if its traces are cut
Of course its perfectly possible its just software limited but its equally possible its not physically possible. The proof will of course be if you can get it working... but They have been doing this for years now and are getting pretty good at it.
dazza9075 said:
SoC have been used for a long time mate, trust me, if Sony didn't want something there are dozens of things they can do to stop it. Its been a problem with SoC vendors for decades. a physical connection means nothing if its traces are cut
Of course its perfectly possible its just software limited but its equally possible its not physically possible. The proof will of course be if you can get it working... but They have been doing this for years now and are getting pretty good at it.
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If you are so confident, then find out for your self, I would say.
You want me to prove that its broken or working? firstly I have no intention of putting any effort in to getting this to work, my device is perma locked and I really cant be arsed taking it apart and try to write over the ROM just to attempt to get this working.
Which leaves me with trying to prove its broken. as Ive said, multi layer PCBs will be impossible to check this without taking the device apart hell, ANY PCB will be impossible to check without checking each trace and that's not to say if QC hasn't used any fuses to blow certain circuits within the chips. If you get it working, then you will have your proof. all I'm saying is don't be surprised If it doesn't happen. it wont be the first time a manufacture has done this.
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You want me to prove that its broken or working? firstly I have no intention of putting any effort in to getting this to work, my device is perma locked and I really cant be arsed taking it apart and try to write over the ROM just to attempt to get this working.
Which leaves me with trying to prove its broken. as Ive said, multi layer PCBs will be impossible to check this without taking the device apart hell, ANY PCB will be impossible to check without checking each trace and that's not to say if QC hasn't used any fuses to blow certain circuits within the chips. If you get it working, then you will have your proof. all I'm saying is don't be surprised If it doesn't happen. it wont be the first time a manufacture has done this.
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Nobody will be surprised, don't worry. Just that we don't know doesn't mean that we shouldn't try.
Trust me, displayport alt mode is disabled in kernel.
Tx pins are active for usb audio playback!
It seems the display link hardware is our only choice for the moment...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/accessories/usb-c-to-hdmi-adapter-t3631169/page8
Inerent said:
Trust me, displayport alt mode is disabled in kernel.
Tx pins are active for usb audio playback!
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Sorry bud, that doesn't mean anything more than USB Audio is connected...
Check this out! https://youtu.be/Ff9GfDpH42Q
Maybe some devs look into the buildprop and kernel of the s8 to search for relevant data and compare them with our xzp...
P. S. another proof that makes me think that this sh...t is disabled in software is that with the displaylink apk the one plus 5, xiaomi mi6, etc are working. The data is sent by Displaylink app to those TX usb pins and works!
So with an app it can be sent, but with our sony software not? C'mon!!! This is BS!
Inerent said:
Check this out! https://youtu.be/Ff9GfDpH42Q
Maybe some devs look into the buildprop and kernel of the s8 to search for relevant data and compare them with our xzp...
P. S. another proof that makes me think that this sh...t is disabled in software is that with the displaylink apk the one plus 5, xiaomi mi6, etc are working. The data is sent by Displaylink app to those TX usb pins and works!
So with an app it can be sent, but with our sony software not? C'mon!!! This is BS!
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your saying that the Displaylink APK works on the Sony Xperia XZp and on the Sony XZp, data is sent to the correct PINs on the USB-C out but it doesn't display anything? on a linked display?
Need help from rooted devices.
Please add or search in buildprop for ro.hdmi.enable=true
If it's present like this #ro.hdmi.enable=true, just delete the #
If it's not present, just add this line ro.hdmi.enable=true
Save and test only with usb-c 3.1 to hdmi and display port alt mode compatibile cable!
Let me know
Inerent said:
Need help from rooted devices.
Please add or search in buildprop for ro.hdmi.enable=true
If it's present like this #ro.hdmi.enable=true, just delete the #
If it's not present, just add this line ro.hdmi.enable=true
Save and test only with usb-c 3.1 to hdmi and display port alt mode compatibile cable!
Let me know
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yours not root-able?
Hi Dazza! Yes mine is not rooted ... yet! Enabling Display port is the final step towards rooting my phone.
For devs: BoardConfig.mk and BOARD_KERNEL_CMDLINE
Inerent said:
Need help from rooted devices.
Please add or search in buildprop for ro.hdmi.enable=true
If it's present like this #ro.hdmi.enable=true, just delete the #
If it's not present, just add this line ro.hdmi.enable=true
Save and test only with usb-c 3.1 to hdmi and display port alt mode compatibile cable!
Let me know
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I already tested but it didn't work.
Hello everybody,
I plan to buy a Xiaomi Mi A1 but there's an hardware related issue that set me up.
This issue is called micro USB type C.
Since almost nobody got it, I know having this kind of stuff will be hard but I'm ready to be a charging-loner. I won't compromise my buy just for a detail (between the facts that there's no FM radio and NFC also)
However! I am new to these technical questions and I'm not really at my ease. So I'd like to know some specs about this technology.
I DO NOT expect to have better charge/data transfer performances with it, because I got old stuff I won't change for the phone, on my PC for exemple (no way to pay for replacing my USB type B 2.0).
So do the cable the seller provide (if provided) is good for my everyday use? Let's say I want to plug my phone to my PC to drop some pictures. Will it work without harming anything or I'll have to buy more cables or adapter? Also can I wire a single charging block with a micro USB type C - USB type A/B ?
You can just get micro USB to USB C adapter plug things, it will work fine. USB Cable is fully backwards compatible. The adapters are like a dollar or more/less and you can find them on any decent gadget site or eBay. Get a couple and keep one in your wallet even.
Phone comes with a USB C cable with regular USB on the other end, it's nothing special. You don't need a USB C port on a computer.
Start with hardware I'm satisfied with my mi a1 I can use it with anything and anywhere sync with pc my console tv no problem I'm using it just like before I used my galaxy s2 (5 year older device) I didn't purchased anything separately mi a1 come with one adaptor charger and a one meter USB type c cable and my pc more older then my galaxy s2
Talking about FM you can run any fm app. it have fm hardware I'm on custom rom and nowdays developer provide fm in there custom rom on stock you can get it via root access and installing spirit fm. You said you're not aspecting better data transfer or charging so it's pathetic. (no offense sorry but you are living in 80)
In this era company's trying to provide there customer better hardware in cheaper cost and that's a future!
Xiaomi didn't provide fast charge for our device but it capable for it why!? because if they purchase license for quick charge from qualcomm so they must pay for it or this purchase will definitely become heavy on customers whereas without quick charge my device charge full in one and half hour (if I'm on stock rom maybe one hour and 45 minutes exactly) but it more faster then my old galaxy s2 it's tack up to three hours for full charge replaced battery 1650 mah. file transfer rate is satisfying I mention that I'm using older pc.
On hardware level that device have Samsung EMMC, DDR, front camera LCD is more bright then Moto g5s plus my friend have that device (g5s+).
Talking about warranty I've read about that on XDA and YouTube you can claim your warranty whereas you flashed custom rom on it (just flash stock rom and lock boot loader your warranty is back).
Thank you for you answers!
Actually I can explain why I seem to "hate" this new kind of USB. Although it's really practical, I was just affraid to pay lot and having to think too much just for a cable.
Before I create this thread I read articles about this in my native language, and the comment were full of oldies complaining that "well another stuff our USB are already dead they're annoying it will always go faster we'll have to pay always more" blah blah blah.
I didn't really care of these messages, but articles (well written and purely objective) talked about harm in a specifical case due to incompatibility so I was affraid. This is also the reason why I didn't specially expect better performance, for exemple in charging, in the case I charge my phone on my PC. But maybe with a dedicated block charge is faster, I believe that but if it's not the case for some reason (I'm really lost...) I won't be deceived.
You managed to reassure me so it's fine. I just got one last question I'd like you to answer if you know.
I know basically it's a hardware related thread, but to avoid thread pollution if I could avoid creating another...
It's about root, especially under Oreo, with a process that seems really... Hard. Never heard about a device you have to flash a modified kernel to work before, and as a camera problem troubleshooting the fact to set your SELinux environment to permissive... Just crazy for me. What do you think?
Atronid said:
Thank you for you answers!
Actually I can explain why I seem to "hate" this new kind of USB. Although it's really practical, I was just affraid to pay lot and having to think too much just for a cable.
Before I create this thread I read articles about this in my native language, and the comment were full of oldies complaining that "well another stuff our USB are already dead they're annoying it will always go faster we'll have to pay always more" blah blah blah.
I didn't really care of these messages, but articles (well written and purely objective) talked about harm in a specifical case due to incompatibility so I was affraid. This is also the reason why I didn't specially expect better performance, for exemple in charging, in the case I charge my phone on my PC. But maybe with a dedicated block charge is faster, I believe that but if it's not the case for some reason (I'm really lost...) I won't be deceived.
You managed to reassure me so it's fine. I just got one last question I'd like you to answer if you know.
I know basically it's a hardware related thread, but to avoid thread pollution if I could avoid creating another...
It's about root, especially under Oreo, with a process that seems really... Hard. Never heard about a device you have to flash a modified kernel to work before, and as a camera problem troubleshooting the fact to set your SELinux environment to permissive... Just crazy for me. What do you think?
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To root the phone you can simply flash Magisk zip after booting temporary TWRP. To fix camera lags there is a specific module that allow necessary permissions while mantaining selinux enforcing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/module-long-camera-start-fix-mi-a1-t3745262
sipollo said:
To root the phone you can simply flash Magisk zip after booting temporary TWRP. To fix camera lags there is a specific module that allow necessary permissions while mantaining selinux enforcing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/module-long-camera-start-fix-mi-a1-t3745262
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I'm OK with that, but it's only valid with Nougat, not Oreo?
I didn't hear that much about camera lags but worse, camera not working at all.
It was on Oreo, but I could try to root before getting the Oreo update after all.
Atronid said:
I'm OK with that, but it's only valid with Nougat, not Oreo?
I didn't hear that much about camera lags but worse, camera not working at all.
It was on Oreo, but I could try to root before getting the Oreo update after all.
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It's valid on Oreo too, camera working fine, it doesn't work only on a beta leaked ROM, no problems if you keep Stock 8.0 ROM or Any 8.1 custom ROM.
N1ck474 said:
It's valid on Oreo too, camera working fine, it doesn't work only on a beta leaked ROM, no problems if you keep Stock 8.0 ROM or Any 8.1 custom ROM.
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Alright! Thank you everybody
Atronid said:
Hello everybody,
I plan to buy a Xiaomi Mi A1
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Don't do it bro...
AwayForSomeone said:
Don't do it bro...
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Why should I not buy it?
Atronid said:
Why should I not buy it?
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To many defects and problems with this smartphone... like proximity sensor, sd card, headphones sounds and other...
Type C is almost the same MicroUSB with diferent shape... compatible with any charger/pc/any normal USB plug. and since its is the newest tech, most high-end and mid-high devices use type C (every samsung A and S series since 2017, huawei new phones, to mention the 2 first at market share), so its actually a positive thing if you plan to keep this phone a couple years. It will become more popular soon.
About the root/Gcam thing: I did the whole process in like 20 mins (reading carefully every post in the forums) and its working like a charm. It was easier to root than my last samsung. Everything working fine, even OTAs with magisk update trick. Dont be afraid and try the available guides!
Its a great phone for its price
USB-C was new for me, but I got used to it. I cant see any diference between normal micro-usb and this one, if we dont count the shape.
Ι think USB type c cables are sturdier than micro SD ones. I mean the connector not the actual cable. For my Samsung S7 I need every 2-3 months new cable(connector looses or cannot charge-fastcharge). The type c cables that I use in my LG HiFi plus dac,Kodak ektra and mia1 are still like new and show no defect yet.
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To many defects and problems with this smartphone... like proximity sensor, sd card, headphones sounds and other...
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This would not surprise me, we're talking about chinese smartphone after all.
However, I haven't seen any big defect report about this.
I'll make deeper researches about it, do you got links to articles/reports talking about incidents with this smartphone?
AwayForSomeone said:
To many defects and problems with this smartphone... like proximity sensor, sd card, headphones sounds and other...
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I have two mi a1... I receive and make calls like any other cell, prox sensor just works... Sd card is fine, i use it for titanium backup restore and twrp flash... In-ear headphones also working fine
Don't spread misinformation just because you had a bad rom flash, any bad apps, etc...
traianescu said:
I have two mi a1... I receive and make calls like any other cell, prox sensor just works... Sd card is fine, i use it for titanium backup restore and twrp flash... In-ear headphones also working fine
Don't spread misinformation just because you had a bad rom flash, any bad apps, etc...
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Many devices with defects, not all...
AwayForSomeone said:
Many devices with defects, not all...
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Yeah just like every other electronic device out there.
Lots are perfectly fine and some are defective.
AwayForSomeone said:
Many devices with defects, not all...
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Reporting defects and preventing somebody from buying bad products aren't bad things. But it's better with personnal experience and/or written proofs. Do you got real (=justified) reasons to advise me against buying this?
Atronid said:
Reporting defects and preventing somebody from buying bad products aren't bad things. But it's better with personnal experience and/or written proofs. Do you got real (=justified) reasons to advise me against buying this?
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Just check official forums... i've bought 2 device of xiaomi( Redmi note 3 qualcomm, mi a1) and both with same problem( proximity sensor).
I've not seen these problems on other smartphones before.
Sorry for my bad english