[Pipo Project] M6 Pro

[raxy]

Hi Mackie,
Congats !
Maybe it could make enough sense if we could have the kernel part of your tree put in a (new) git ?

Your firmware seems today the most ready for prime time and other tablets could derive just their kernel from yours the way you derived the original M8HD for your m6pro

Wadayathink ?

[GZD]

Here is a new version of the ROM with better GPS reception and improved performance:

http://www.freak-tab.de/maakie/PipoM6Pro_ROM_141109.zip

hdmi good. miracast good. but still no gps device can find.

[Satbeginner]

Testing the Maakie ROM (141109)

Here is a new version of the ROM with better GPS reception and improved performance:

http://www.freak-tab.de/maakie/PipoM6Pro_ROM_141109.zip

Hi Maakie,

I downloaded and installed your ROM (141109) and will give feedback on my experiences, my remarks are always meant as helpful feedback, never criticism.

After the installation I tried to 'root' the tablet, (you gave the impression that a rooted version would come later) with Kingo root. It said it was already rooted, I rooted it anyway, and that worked.

Then I tried to restore my Titanium backup made on RR1.8.2, that worked only when I restored the missing Apps and data. A full restore (missing system and apps and data) I tried first, would 'hang' on different stages of the restore. (I might have to flash again to have a 'clean' OS before the apps+data restore)

I updated the GPS-conf-file with fasterGPS, and I tested with GPStest. It see's the GPS unit (location sign is showing in top right screen corner), it took about three minutes to get the first 3D fix, seeing 9 sat's, using 6.

I will work with the listed 'test-protocol' and give feedback according to the list.

Many thanks four your (and your colleagues! of course) efforts,

Regards,

satbeginner

[rrileypm]

Thanks for the report.

No matter which ROM you are flashing, I never recommend doing a complete system restore from Titanium. What you are doing is in effect putting old system files in place of the newer files...causing an unreliable system. Only do Restore Missing Apps with Data.

It's great to know GPS is working.

Stay tuned for a rooted version as soon as I hear Maakie say this firmware is final.

[Satbeginner]

Testing the Maakie ROM (141109) My first results

Thanks for the report.

No matter which ROM you are flashing, I never recommend doing a complete system restore from Titanium. What you are doing is in effect putting old system files in place of the newer files...causing an unreliable system. Only do Restore Missing Apps with Data.

It's great to know GPS is working.

Stay tuned for a rooted version as soon as I hear Maakie say this firmware is final.

Hi Riley,

I too figured it was the wrong way to go, so I reflashed a virgin Maakie 141109 and did as much testing as possible without installing anything, just configuring when needed.
Then I started to install step-by-step only what I needed for testing, and here are my first results:

Pipo M6Pro testresult Maakie ROM 141109:

- LCD OK, default resolution set to HD
- Touchscreen OK, seems to have normal response
- Audio OK, playback of 320kbps MP3 is OK, recording and playback of movie with sound is OK
- Rotation OK, does rotate when I rotate my device

- WIFI OK, connect to my Tomato 54Mbps router, no problem
- Bluetooth
- Camera (Photo / video) OK, photo, video and panorama is working
- 3G Not Tested, because of M6Pro, is a No Phone version
- GPS OK, restored GPS test (ChartCross) to test, first Fix in less than 2 minutes, see: 11 sat's, use 7 sat's.

- audio (micro, headphone) OK, build-in Mic does work, headphone OUT does work as well.
- Automatic Brightness NOT OK, does DIM, but does NOT go brighter
- Sensors (use App like Z device to test compass, gravity, Light sensor etc)
Some OK, used CPU-Z to test:
Gravity sensor OK,
Compass field sensor OK,
Compass Orientation sensor OK (left side of tablet is North?),
Gyroscope sensor OK,
Rotation Vector Sensor OK,
Linear Acceleration Sensor OK.

Light Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Pressure Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Proximity Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Temperature Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?


Advanced functions:
- Hot spot Wifi OK, can be switced ON, and a phone (4.4.2) connects without any problem.
- Wifi Direct OK, can be switced ON, and a phone (4.4.2) connects without any problem.
- Bluetooth Tethering Not tested
- Bluetooth audio Tablet shows up as a M8HD, not a M6Pro, not connected to an audio device yet

- Bluetooth send files (in/out) OK, Send File. OK, Receive File.
- Bluetooth BLE (low energy) Not Tested
- Ethernet Not Tested
- HDMI OK. Note: rotation does not work when HDMI is connected. (Works as designed??)
- USB tethering Not Tested
- VPN Not Tested
- MIRACAST OK, works with a LG 47" Led LCD TV
- Deep sleep (Tablet Wifi only or 3G) OK, tested with CPU-Spy Plus. This app shows the deep sleep period when the tablet is switched Off
- USB OTG OK, played movies from an external 64GB USB stick (! My USB connector seems to be a bit dodgy)

- USB OTG with hub Not tested
- USB Audio with external DAC Not tested
- Network shares : CIFS, NFS Not Tested

App related functions
- Google agenda synchro OK, after signing in with gmail-account the existing appointments showed up in the agenda. New item also shows in other device. (upload OK)

- Exchange Not tested, because of no Exchange server available
- Rotation for Based Launcher OK, Stock Launcher and various App's do rotate as expected.
- external Sd writing Pb : QuickOffice for example Not tested


Extra functions
- root Not OK, device is not rooted yet, as we knew. Now OK, I easily rooted with Kingo ROOT

- init.d support Not tested
- overclocking kernel Not tested. (My device is a very unlucky one. With other ROM's sometimes it would experience the Sleep Of Death, let's see what happens with this new ROM)


General
I installed Titanium Backup to restore some Apps.
This Ttanium install told me the device is not rooted, so I used Kingo Root to do the job.
Although Kingo ROOT says: ROOT Status: Yes. I choose ROOT Again. Succeeded!! Reboot.
Now it IS rooted

USB: The USB seems to be A LOT FASTER when copying file to the tablet? Is it really USB-2 now?

So far my results. I will restore my Titanium backup now, just Apps + Data.

Un saludo from Spain,

Satbeginner

[stevejc]

Thanks a lot for your report

You will be definitely our official tester

[rrileypm]

[pcookei]

I have the Sumvision cyclone voyager 2 version of the Pipo M6 Pro.
GPS only works outdoors.
Compass is reversed i.e N = S etc.
Some apps I have used on version 1.8 kk are now not compatible according to google.

Thanks for all your work.

[maakie]

Light Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Pressure Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Proximity Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?
Temperature Sensor Not OK? or Not Found?

I think that the M6Pro doesn't have these sensors and the lack of light sensor is why automatic brightness doesn't work completely.

[rrileypm]

Any chance for a M6 Max (3g) Version?

Cheers from Switzerland

Andbroe, I didn't mean to ignore you...I just now saw your post.

M6 Max is a possibility.

You need to go to this thread:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18399-Pipo-Project-Kernel-building-header

Then, follow the instructions provided. D33 or one of the other kernel developers can try to build a kernel for you.

[Satbeginner]

Testing the Maakie ROM (141109) Part-2

Hi all,

just an update on my tests of yesterday:

yesterday I restored all my apps + data from a Titanium backup, and so far everything works.

Since this is still a 'bare' version of the ROM (Maakie ROM 141109), as an addition I installed No-Frills CPU to change the governor to "hotplug" (Maybe something for the final version?).
Having 'hotplug' is mainly a personal preference, I think it makes the tablet just that bit 'snappier', without using to much extra of the battery. (may even be less!)

I also use the "Hacker's Keyboard", again for personal reasons. I just like having a full blown keyboard with both letters and numbers as well, with having the possibility of easy switching between languages. I my case Dutch, English and Spanish.

Extra information on the Miracast: it really seems to work OK, also the LG-app to use the tablet as a Remote Control for my TV over WiFi does work perfect.

I performed a few AnTuTu-tests (v5.2.0) , and they average between 23550 and 24630, which I never had with any earlier ROM and/or kernel!

Rumor says that RRiley is working on a complete version with all his magic in it?

Looking forward to it!!

Un saludo from Spain,

Satbeginner

[rrileypm]

I took Maakie's firmware with d33's kernel and added:

Autoinstall
Boot Animation by Tatty
Busybox
Rooted with Koushik's Superuser
Added things to the ROM kit I've always added
Added TWRP recovery to install after first boot
Google Play Store fixes
Some Build Prop Tweaks
Added Multi-user Support
Added a bunch of parameter files
Added the First Time User's Guide

Download

I've tested it on my M6 Pro. Everything seems to be working well. I haven't done an Antutu yet.

Please post your findings.

[Satbeginner]

Pipo_M6Pro_FreaktabROM_1.0

Downloading now!!

[Crandy2]

Re: [Pipo Project] M6 Pro

[COLOR=#333333]I took Maakie's firmware with d33's kernel



I've tested it on my M6 Pro. Everything seems to be working well. I haven't done an Antutu yet.

Please post your findings.

Working great so far Randy. I got 24500 with latest Antutu. Seems quick and clean so far.

I've loaded up about 100 apps, so I will be doing a lot of app compatibility testing over the next few days.

Only thing I've noticed so far is that the tablet hasn't spent any time in deep sleep. I will be watching this more, I currently have a small sample size.

Love the new boot screen! Thank you and the team for this. I believe we will finally realize the potential these tablets have had all along.

Edit : There is a typo in settings-> bluetooth. Says M8HD

Sent from my M6Pro using Tapatalk

[rrileypm]

We used Pipo's M8HD sources as a base for this firmware...so M8HD's will appear in several places, I'm afraid.