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[Q] Random Dell Streak 7 Questions that i can't seem to find answers too.

So, i have been reading thread after thread...AFTER thread on here and tabletroms.. and a few other choice places.. I just got my Streak 7. I have learned to root it, CMW, NVFLASH, etc.. i'm good on all these accounts.
i updated my streak (t-mobile 4g) to newest dell rom and liked it.. it fixed the dock speaker issue (no sound out of speakers when docked.) i rooted it but realized the kernel wouldn't allow overclocking (which i want to do for my tablet purpose)
So i switched over to Honeystreak r8 which is working perfect.. EXCEPT the dock issue is back.. docking the tablet (official v.2 dock) regardless of what you choose, shuts off internal speakers. So.. what am asking here is..Is there a rom that allows OCing.. and sound out of speakers while docked? Where can i find just a kernel i can flash with CWM on stock rom that allows overclocking (honeycomb)
second question, build.prop. i have looked EVERYWHERE and no one has mentioned this.. The marketplace (play) is not complete. Many apps are "not allowed" on this tablet. I know the "fix" of editing your build.prop with a proper/different product and fingerprint but whats a good one? I would like to install Hulu and a few other things WITHOUT sideloading. I can;t be the first person to ask this.. but i have searched all forms of combo words to get an answer and have not found one.
Last question. I read that the offical dock supports USB Host, i guess through the USB plug on the back... yet official rom does not support this.. (right?) So.. How do i plug a hub into it (it's a female Mini-USB NOT Micro) and also WHAT rom/kernel/whatever supports it..
Thank you..

The dock issue was fixed with stock rom 514, and HS R8 is based off of 507.
You would need to use 514 to get the fix, it might be possible to hack those two together and get both, but it hasnt been done yet. Also DJ_steve has no plans on HS as he's been working on ICS.
If you're unsure about rom versions, see Dell Streak 7 Official roms - xda wiki and
Dell Update process for an explaniation on the version strings.
Depends on the app, best thing to do is find out why it's not compatable in the first place. Some apps (like hulu i think?, or was it netflix?) use whitelists, which means only those devices can use it.
You could use a popular device like the transformer or xoom, or a similar device like the Gtab 7 which has similar specs (sorta).
The stock kernel doesnt support much in the way of usb-hosting. The HS kernel might, but also I believe you must provide power yourself, the port doesnt offer much power at all or so I hear. I'll have to get back to you on that in a few weeks.

How bout a kernel.. is there a place or is there a download of just an OCed/ OC capable kernel for the stock-rooted rom? That would solve one of my major dock issues. But i bought this device to make it a nice little portable arcade/emulator box and everything is great but i need to OC the thing to make some emulators really run nice. and i use the dock to.. well.. hold it up and charge it.
Also, do you know where i can find galaxy tab 7 build.prop examples?

There's no other kernels besides the HS one, (if you dont count the ICS one).
You cant just install it over 514, HS is partitioned differently.

USB DAC and Nexus 7 2012 wifi only

Hi there just joined this wonderful forum and basically i am an Andriod noob :victory: I am very late to the party and never owned a smartphone or andriod device but with people going for the 2013 Nexus 7 and offloading their 2012 models at a basement bargain price i finally decided to jump on the Andriod bandwagon
Ok here's the thing : i bought a 2012 wifi only Nexus 7 and the seller stated that it has been rooted. I have a Fiio E7 USD DAC that i am using at home with my desktop and with the laptop @ the office. From what i read with some tweaks a Nexus 7 works fine with this particular USB DAC. Thing is i have downloaded apps like games, ebook reader, FLAC player, etc and more importantly files. From what i understand i have to "flash" to a new kernel that is USB DAC friendly? Could someone dumb it down so i could understand what exactly i should do to achieve this? Would all my files be lost if i flash to a new kernel? Thanks in advance ya
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OS : Andriod 4.2.2

hodak said:
Hi there just joined this wonderful forum and basically i am an Andriod noob :victory: I am very late to the party and never owned a smartphone or andriod device but with people going for the 2013 Nexus 7 and offloading their 2012 models at a basement bargain price i finally decided to jump on the Andriod bandwagon
Ok here's the thing : i bought a 2012 wifi only Nexus 7 and the seller stated that it has been rooted. I have a Fiio E7 USD DAC that i am using at home with my desktop and with the laptop @ the office. From what i read with some tweaks a Nexus 7 works fine with this particular USB DAC. Thing is i have downloaded apps like games, ebook reader, FLAC player, etc and more importantly files. From what i understand i have to "flash" to a new kernel that is USB DAC friendly? Could someone dumb it down so i could understand what exactly i should do to achieve this? Would all my files be lost if i flash to a new kernel? Thanks in advance ya
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OS : Andriod 4.2.2
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Hi, hodak...
Much of your post doesn't mean much to me I afraid... although I do remember reading years ago, that DAC stands for Digital-to-Analog Converter and FLAC stands for Full Lossless Audio Codec (I think)... but that's about the limit of my knowledge concerning technical digital audio related stuff.
With regard to "flash to a new kernel that is USB DAC friendly". I have no idea if such a kernel exists. But if one does exist, it will almost certainly be in .ZIP format (which, by the way, you don't unzip), and would be flashed via a Custom Recovery.
There are two such Custom Recoveries available; ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) and The Windows Recovery Project (TWRP). They both do pretty much the same thing... with such a Recovery, you can flash Custom Kernels, Custom ROMs, root your device, and perform Nandroid backups (which are 'carbon copies' of your Nexus 7's state at the time the backup was made... even right down to the last app icon or widget you last dropped onto one of the home screens). Nandroid backups are extremely useful for returning your device back to it's last working state, in the event of a ROM (or kernel) flash gone wrong.
If you've never used a Custom Recovery before, you're probably wondering which one is 'best'. Well, the answer is a rather unhelpful 'neither' . Like most things Android related, it's very much a matter of personal taste. CWM has been around for years, and is favoured (mostly) by Android old timers. TWRP is the new-kid-on-the block, so to speak, and has a more intuitive interface than CWM, so I guess I would recommend TWRP as this is your first foray into Custom Recovery related stuff. Anyway here are the download links...
(It's important you get the right version for your device, so if you have a WiFi only Nexus 7 (as you do), you're going to need the 'grouper' Custom Recovery...and 'tilapia' Custom Recovery, if your Nexus 7 is both WiFi and 3G capable. Download the correct one to your PC.
TWRP for 'grouper'
CWM for both 'grouper' and 'tilapia'
But before you can fastboot flash a Custom Recovery, you must first unlock the bootloader on your Nexus 7 (and this is the bit you're not going to like so much)... unlocking the bootloader, performs a full wipe akin to a factory reset. So before proceeding you must first back up everything that is important to you on your Nexus 7 to your PC or some other external location.
However, none of this might be necessary!.
In your post you say "...and the seller stated that it has been rooted.".
Unless the seller rooted the device via the motochopper 'exploit' then there's a very good chance the bootloader is already unlocked... which means you won't loose your stuff. If there is an unlocked padlock symbol at the bottom of the screen, underneath the Google logo at boot... it means the bootloader is already unlocked.
So, to summarize...
* Backup your Nexus 7. (Might not be necessary if the bootloader is already unlocked).
* Unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock (Might not be necessary...).
* Fastboot flash a Custom Recovery with fastboot flash recovery custom_recovery_filename.img
* Using that Recovery, flash your Custom Kernel.
* Restore your stuff back to your Nexus 7. (Might not be necessary...).
To reiterate... if the bootloader is already unlocked, then only the third and fourth steps listed above are necessary.
The full details of how to use fastboot and a link to the necessary drivers are available here. It looks more complicated than it actually is... but that's only because Comminus (the OP of the thread) is thorough in his explanation, and covers a lot of ground.
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One other possibility occurs to me... If you're already rooted, you can use either one of these two apps...
Flash Image GUI or Flashify.
...you can use one of these two apps, to flash a Custom Recovery DIRECTLY FROM THE NEXUS 7 itself, without recourse to a PC or the need for fastboot. Just download the Custom Recovery .img file from one of the links above, directly to your Nexus 7... and then use either Flash Image GUI or Flashify to flash it.
Once you have CWM or TWRP installed, you can then download, directly your Nexus 7, the Custom Kernel of your choice... boot into CWM or TWRP and flash it.
How to boot into your Custom Recovery
Shut down the Nexus 7 completely. Press and hold VOL-DOWN... whilst holding, press POWER ON (hold both for about 5 seconds). This will boot the device into the bootloader. Using the VOL-BUTTONS, navigate to the RECOVERY MODE option, and press POWER ON to select. Your Nexus 7 should now boot into your previously installed Custom Recovery... CWM or TWRP.
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And that's the Cliff Notes/Reader Digest version of how to flash a Custom Kernel. All you have to do now is find one that fits your digital audio requirements... and that, I'm afraid, I can't help you with... unfortunately.
Hope this helps... and good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.

I think this rom might work for you
"USB audio kernel driver enabled
USB audio plug&play patches for DAC plugged at boot"
"USB audio plug&play handler for DAC plugged post boot"
"Supported USB audio devices
These are just some of the supported USB DAC's: CM106-F, FiiO E07 + E10 + E17......."
http://mehrvarz.github.io/img/usbhost-settings3.jpg
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Dont know if its possible use this kernel in another rom.
link here

hodak said:
Hi there just joined this wonderful forum and basically i am an Andriod noob :victory: I am very late to the party and never owned a smartphone or andriod device but with people going for the 2013 Nexus 7 and offloading their 2012 models at a basement bargain price i finally decided to jump on the Andriod bandwagon
Ok here's the thing : i bought a 2012 wifi only Nexus 7 and the seller stated that it has been rooted. I have a Fiio E7 USD DAC that i am using at home with my desktop and with the laptop @ the office. From what i read with some tweaks a Nexus 7 works fine with this particular USB DAC. Thing is i have downloaded apps like games, ebook reader, FLAC player, etc and more importantly files. From what i understand i have to "flash" to a new kernel that is USB DAC friendly? Could someone dumb it down so i could understand what exactly i should do to achieve this? Would all my files be lost if i flash to a new kernel? Thanks in advance ya
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I won't iterate what's been said, just add a few things you may find useful.
In addition to a kernel that support USB Audio (here's the one I use), you'll also need an OTG cable (On The Go). I just got this one to replace a POS cheapo cable. The StarTech is rock solid and, for my $$$, worth the price. I'm pretty sure most FiiOs work with the N7, but you can always google to be sure.
If you any high resolution FLACs (24-bit, 96 or 192 kHz), I'm pretty sure this is the only player that will play them at their native bit depth and samplerate. I'm just getting into USB audio on my Nexus 7 2012, but I tested the trial version of USB Audio Recorder Pro (UARP) with my HiFimeDIY Sabre U2 Asynchronous DAC, and it played a 24/96 FLAC perfectly. I haven't had a chance to test USB audio with any other players, but UARP is unique in that it has its own USB audio driver that bypasses (or attempts to; no problem w/the N7) the Android audio chain.
There's this USB-centric ROM available, if you're inclined to explore. Seems quite popular and has some nice features.
If you have a lot of apps installed, Titanium Backup Pro might be worth buying. It can be handy for restoring apps if you decide to try other ROMs. There's a free version, too.
Lastly, as a noob, you might appreciate WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT). Handy if you don't want to use the commandline and Android SDK. I started with it, learned the principles behind what it does, and now use the SDK for most things, but sometimes his NRT comes in handy.
Hope that helps! Good luck

ThurstonX said:
I won't iterate what's been said, just add a few things you may find useful.
In addition to a kernel that support USB Audio (here's the one I use), you'll also need an OTG cable (On The Go). I just got this one to replace a POS cheapo cable. The StarTech is rock solid and, for my $$$, worth the price. I'm pretty sure most FiiOs work with the N7, but you can always google to be sure.
If you any high resolution FLACs (24-bit, 96 or 192 kHz), I'm pretty sure this is the only player that will play them at their native bit depth and samplerate. I'm just getting into USB audio on my Nexus 7 2012, but I tested the trial version of USB Audio Recorder Pro (UARP) with my HiFimeDIY Sabre U2 Asynchronous DAC, and it played a 24/96 FLAC perfectly. I haven't had a chance to test USB audio with any other players, but UARP is unique in that it has its own USB audio driver that bypasses (or attempts to; no problem w/the N7) the Android audio chain.
There's this USB-centric ROM available, if you're inclined to explore. Seems quite popular and has some nice features.
Hope that helps! Good luck
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ThurstonX, I'm actually thinking about buying the Hifimediy Sabre U2 but had a question. Say if I was playing 16bit mp3 songs or using Google Navigation...would you actually hear sound through the Sabre or does audio only work through UARP?

machmanx said:
ThurstonX, I'm actually thinking about buying the Hifimediy Sabre U2 but had a question. Say if I was playing 16bit mp3 songs or using Google Navigation...would you actually hear sound through the Sabre or does audio only work through UARP?
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Wish I could answer your question. I never got the DAC to work with any other player. I use the stock 4.3 ROM and vorcers' V7 kernel. I have Timur's USB ROM (which uses his kernel) downloaded, but haven't had any time to test it. Hopefully tomorrow, but whenever, I'll post another reply to let you know.
My understanding is that if you get the DAC working, it handles all audio out, if you have a player that will do it. Maybe that's why people love USB ROM. I mean if guys are using it for their Nexus 7 car installs, with Bluetooth and other audio apps, and are using USB DACs, I would assume all audio will go that route.
Sorry for being so vague.

[Q] Connecting HTC One to LAN port

I would like to connect the HTC One to a LAN port via a usb-ethernet adapter, for wired internet access.
I know some phones such as Nexus 5, and tablets like nexus 7, 9, 10 have the functionality.
Does the CM on HTC One have this functionality? Can it be loaded?
Thank you.

Babakkardan said:
I would like to connect the HTC One to a LAN port via a usb-ethernet adapter, for wired internet access.
I know some phones such as Nexus 5, and tablets like nexus 7, 9, 10 have the functionality.
Does the CM on HTC One have this functionality? Can it be loaded?
Thank you.
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Very much so.. I've done it myself using a USB otg to ether adapter.
With a off and root with the rom of your choice (revolution, coin etc) - install the kernel from flar.
Elemental × version 14/20 depending on whether you're phone is Google edition, sense 6 or 7.
The kernel allows all sorts of capabilities. I have even played games using xbox gamepad. This kennel recognises way too many things to list.
Long as your ether adapter is compatible with an average win 7 or Ubuntu then it should auto install drivers on phone. Certain Chinese cheaper accessories aren't recognised as their chips are probably incompatible.
Any search should get you to the download link. Read it, understand it thoroughly before flashing kernel. Nothing should happen if common sense is used. I'm not aware of your experience in this so just letting you know not to yell at me if something is installed incorrectly. ?
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Thank you for the reply and information. It is great to know such a possibility exists.
Unfortunately I am totally new to this, and have no clue how to install kernels or change settings at that level!
If you would know of a tutorial on the web that is geared for novices like me do let me know.
Also, are there kernels to enable using the ppp2 widget with a usb modem for phones?
Thanks again,
Babak

ryankabir said:
Very much so.. I've done it myself using a USB otg to ether adapter.
With a off and root with the rom of your choice (revolution, coin etc) - install the kernel from flar.
Elemental × version 14/20 depending on whether you're phone is Google edition, sense 6 or 7.
The kernel allows all sorts of capabilities. I have even played games using xbox gamepad. This kennel recognises way too many things to list.
Long as your ether adapter is compatible with an average win 7 or Ubuntu then it should auto install drivers on phone. Certain Chinese cheaper accessories aren't recognised as their chips are probably incompatible.
Any search should get you to the download link. Read it, understand it thoroughly before flashing kernel. Nothing should happen if common sense is used. I'm not aware of your experience in this so just letting you know not to yell at me if something is installed incorrectly. ��
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Could you recommed a usb ethernet adapter which you know works?
For the LAN connectivity, is your connection stable?
How is the Elemental root, stable?
Thanks again!

Experience with AA Mirror on XZ1 Compact?

Hello,
I am asking if someone have some experience with AA Mirror (MirrorLink for not officially supported phones) on XZ1 Compact.
I am basically asking if someone have tried it, if it works or works reliable or not. Usage will be simple only for GPS navigation - Sygic. Nothing more.
Reason is that to get AA Mirror on XZ1 Compact i need to root and unlock bootloader on quite a new phone, that still have about 14 months of remaining warranty period. So I would like to know if its worth of it.
Any info will be appreciated!

I'd like to know this, too. I was going to get a MirrorLink screen this week until I realized this phone probably doesn't support it natively...anyway, does AA Mirror do anything non-rooted?

LowVolume said:
.anyway, does AA Mirror do anything non-rooted?
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I havent tried it, but since it needs low level USB access, I am sure it wont do anything, maybe not even install.
Problem is that MirrorLink support is really weak. Sony does not support it at all, and e. g. Samsung only on flagship models.
I still guess that I have to try it, not really appreciate it. I hoped that this forum section is more alive.

I have been using AA Mirror daily for the past 3 months. About one or two times a week the connection to Android auto is lost and I have to replug the phone in, or my car stops responding to touch response. This usually doesn't happen when I use regular AA apps. That's about the only issue I have and I haven't tried changing settings to fix it because it doesn't happen too often, everything works well enough for me to keep using it.
Edit: I'm actually using AAStream, a version that should fix some bugs

Joa012 said:
I have been using AA Mirror daily for the past 3 months. About one or two times a week the connection to Android auto is lost and I have to replug the phone in, or my car stops responding to touch response. This usually doesn't happen when I use regular AA apps. That's about the only issue I have and I haven't tried changing settings to fix it because it doesn't happen too often, everything works well enough for me to keep using it.
Edit: I'm actually using AAStream, a version that should fix some bugs
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All on XZ1 Compact? That s really cool to hear!
Were there any special steps for getting it work ? Except of root of course.

Ok, I just realized that this isn't actually MirrorLink. It's just outputs Android Auto, not MirrorLink. OP, you got my hopes up for nothing...
Anyway, my searching indicates that non-rooted AA Mirror kind of works for mirroring only. The touch input doesn't, so you have to do it via the phone screen.

LowVolume said:
Ok, I just realized that this isn't actually MirrorLink. It's just outputs Android Auto, not MirrorLink. OP, you got my hopes up for nothing...
Anyway, my searching indicates that non-rooted AA Mirror kind of works for mirroring only. The touch input doesn't, so you have to do it via the phone screen.
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I know that. As far as I searched, for full and true MirrorLink you need to have manufacturer support out of the box. No one actually figured how to implement this on other phones. I guess that it requires custom kernel module or something closed source.
AA Mirror or AA Stream is sort of solution for other phones, but it works as screen mirroring utility only (you have to control everything from phone, not from car). I really dont mind, especially for GPS I always set up destination or changing it while not driving. So basic screen mirror is enough.
I already installed AA Stream / AA mirror and it really requires root. Without it doesnt work, which I have expected.

HeliumX10 said:
All on XZ1 Compact? That s really cool to hear!
Were there any special steps for getting it work ? Except of root of course.
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Yes all on XZ1 compact. And no special steps, but have to add I'm on the LineageOS rom. Just never have been able to get Netflix working as they block screen output to another screen, but that's a different issue. It's not perfect, but it's the easiest thing I have been able to do after rooting my phone. I have way more issues with banking or McDonald's apps than with AA Stream Still worth it though. In fact so worth it I refused a free iPhone from work as I rather keep my compact for these 'features'

So I just got a car radio that supports mirroring over both USB debugging and MirrorLink and it works perfectly without root! Including touch input via the car's screen. The radio says MirrorLink ("P-Link"), but I assume it's doing it through USB debugging. Which makes sense, since that's the same way most Android remoting programs work on PC. I haven't tested the audio but I assume that works, too. It has a huge 7 inch screen and was pretty cheap, so it'll be perfect for navigation.

Joa012 said:
Yes all on XZ1 compact. And no special steps, but have to add I'm on the LineageOS rom. Just never have been able to get Netflix working as they block screen output to another screen, but that's a different issue. It's not perfect, but it's the easiest thing I have been able to do after rooting my phone. I have way more issues with banking or McDonald's apps than with AA Stream Still worth it though. In fact so worth it I refused a free iPhone from work as I rather keep my compact for these 'features'
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Thank you very much. this is really helpfull !!
I am also considering LineageOS 16.0 RC6, because if I understand properly, that if you dont backup DRM keys you will loose official Camera and other functionalities after root.
LowVolume said:
So I just got a car radio that supports mirroring over both USB debugging and MirrorLink and it works perfectly without root! Including touch input via the car's screen. The radio says MirrorLink ("P-Link"), but I assume it's doing it through USB debugging. Which makes sense, since that's the same way most Android remoting programs work on PC. I haven't tested the audio but I assume that works, too. It has a huge 7 inch screen and was pretty cheap, so it'll be perfect for navigation.
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Lucky you!
But this will probably not work on stock car display unit (like original 7" Toyota system) which almost all supports MirrorLink only. I will try it You have some additional app for that? Or just checked Dev. options on and all OK?

No additional app. Just USB debugging enabled.

HDMI via USB-C

From a 4-Port-KVM-switch I have a spare port available. So I tried to connect my M5 lite to the PC monitor, mouse and keyboard to work as usual when I am at home. Unfortunately none of the my port-replicators with USB-C port worked for that configuraton. I tried several HDMI MHD apps, where each of them told me, that the M5 lite is capable of MHD and HDMI. The monitor display at the end of the cable stays black. For testing purposes to avoid issues reasoned by the KVM switch I also connected the monitor directly to the M5 iite - no success.
Did I miss something? Is a port replicator with additional (unknown) functionality required to share the display output via HDMI cable to a TV or PC monitor? Does ist require additional drivers?
Ah ... 431 revision, still running the unpatched 8.0.0.256. Have heard, that GSI ROMs will not work on EMUI with 9.1.x.y, but will be open for messages from someone who succeeded.
Any ideas appreciated to get the hardware based solution working. I do not want to use some kind of Wifi- or BT-based casting mechanism. Tnx a lot in advance!

ZB2016 said:
From a 4-Port-KVM-switch I have a spare port available. So I tried to connect my M5 lite to the PC monitor, mouse and keyboard to work as usual when I am at home. Unfortunately none of the my port-replicators with USB-C port worked for that configuraton. I tried several HDMI MHD apps, where each of them told me, that the M5 lite is capable of MHD and HDMI. The monitor display at the end of the cable stays black. For testing purposes to avoid issues reasoned by the KVM switch I also connected the monitor directly to the M5 iite - no success.
Did I miss something? Is a port replicator with additional (unknown) functionality required to share the display output via HDMI cable to a TV or PC monitor? Does ist require additional drivers?
Ah ... 431 revision, still running the unpatched 8.0.0.256. Have heard, that GSI ROMs will not work on EMUI with 9.1.x.y, but will be open for messages from someone who succeeded.
Any ideas appreciated to get the hardware based solution working. I do not want to use some kind of Wifi- or BT-based casting mechanism. Tnx a lot in advance!
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No idea about this problem, been using miracast to cast the screen since is a little bit more convenient. doubt this tablet will get android 9. like, it barely got 5 months left and it reaches the two year deadline from the moment it launched. and since is a global epidemic.... this tablet will only have security updates. not even a chance at android 9.