Pipo M6 4.2.2 RileyROM 1.6 [SDK 2.0] - [Feedback]

[rrileypm]

First of all, this ROM is rooted. It allows you to run apps, like Titanium Backup that require root.

If you are having problems getting some apps to install via Google Play Store, there are some tweaks to allow for more apps being compatible with your device.

The other tweaks are pretty much special features that you don't necessarily need unless you want to do more advanced stuff...like running init.d scripts and using busybox commands.

Also, if you don't like having to be limited to only 2gb user app space, you can use my ROM to expand that to 4, 6 or 8 gb to have more room for apps.

Those are the big features.

I try to do a ROM for each of the new firmware releases...so as Pipo improves their firmware, more features are sometimes added...like multi-window support. Sometimes they adjust the kernel settings to fix problems with wifi and other internal features.

That in a nutshell, to me, is a pretty good reason to run a custom ROM.

Beware, though, there is a certain amount of risk involved in flashing. If you are a novice...read all the threads related to your device, so you are aware of any problems other users encounter. Sometimes a new firmware isn't necessarily better than the last. I'm only human, and while I consider myself a detail oriented person...I do make a mistake every now and then, and the users will tell me. That's when I go to work fixing my errors (usually it is just something I forgot to do in the process...and I'm trying to get better at that). Also read thoroughly the readme file in the ROM kit, and the First Time User's Guide before you attempt to flash a custom ROM...it will save you a lot of time and headaches...and keep from having to ask questions that have already been answered on Freaktab many times.

How's that for a responds? HAHAHA!!!!!

[captkronos]

Does anyone find the new kernel better also? I have seen posts which have said that the new kernel in 1.6 is just the same as the one in 1.5?

The two kernels are the same file size but if you do a binary compare you will find they are different.

I am running kernel 1.6 with system 1.5 and it feels pretty good to me though I can't say it is definitely better than with kernel 1.5.

I have 1.6 kernel and 1.5 system, but not sure if it's any better. One thing I noticed is that the IMEI info is missing so I doubt if I can use 3G for data. Has anybody tried 3G functionality? I wonder if Randy can build a ROM that would restore IMEI info? Just a thought, otherwise the only way to restore it is to flash stock ROM.

3G works for me.

[freaksa]

The two kernels are the same file size but if you do a binary compare you will find they are different.

I am running kernel 1.6 with system 1.5 and it feels pretty good to me though I can't say it is definitely better than with kernel 1.5.



3G works for me.

Good to know that IMEI is not tied to 3G. Still be nice if this info is available.

[rceccleston]

Following mixed performance reviews from V1.6, I too have combine RileyROM 1.5 with the kernel from 1.6.

More information can be found in 'Pipo M6 - Perfect RileyROM 1.5 Mod'

http://www.FreakTab.com/showthread.php?t=6481

[elephraim]

newb dumb question

I've just had my m6 3g, have been playing with it for only a few days and finally flash it with Riley's rom (much snappier than stock rom really appreciate it.... Thank you)... is it just me or anyone else find the touchscreen sensitivity of m6 just not good enough (I'm new and I really don't know whether I am allowed or not to mention this issue here) I have note2 and mtk based Chinese phone and their touch response is way smoother than m6. Is there anyone who know how to increase screen sensitivity? I've already peel of the screen guard and it doesn't help. Is there any apps that will boost the touch sensitivity? Will really appreciate it

[blizzet]

I've just had my m6 3g, have been playing with it for only a few days and finally flash it with Riley's rom (much snappier than stock rom really appreciate it.... Thank you)... is it just me or anyone else find the touchscreen sensitivity of m6 just not good enough (I'm new and I really don't know whether I am allowed or not to mention this issue here) I have note2 and mtk based Chinese phone and their touch response is way smoother than m6. Is there anyone who know how to increase screen sensitivity? I've already peel of the screen guard and it doesn't help. Is there any apps that will boost the touch sensitivity? Will really appreciate it

I agree with you. Compared to my iPad 2 it is a huge difference in sensitivity.

[rceccleston]

I agree with you. Compared to my iPad 2 it is a huge difference in sensitivity.

Strange, I recall 1.6 was very laggy.

Have you tried 1.5 ROM and 1.6 kernel??

[CiR3]

AW: Pipo M6 4.2.2 RileyROM 1.6 [SDK 2.0] - [Feedback]

Hi,
Did anyone manage to fix multiuser / profiles prob?
Btw. Good job randy with this one. Thx.
Cheers

[gur]

Hi,
Did anyone manage to fix multiuser / profiles prob?
Btw. Good job randy with this one. Thx.
Cheers

Some had said screen sesitivity is too high especially whhile browsing, which was the case for me as well.. but after the firmware updates it became kind of normal.. I guess your issue is general keyboard lagginess am I right? Because keyboard is s5ill slow compared to ipads..

Guys lets agree for the price m6 is not bad at all but it s not an ipad at all.. ok android is always a bit slower than an ios however there are better tablets much snappy ones out there for sure.. firmware is an issue in m6. And should be made so much better.. so lets hope pipo guys work harder on firmware upgrades..

[blizzet]

Strange, I recall 1.6 was very laggy.

Have you tried 1.5 ROM and 1.6 kernel??

Im on 1.3a at the moment. Havent tried the combo yet of 1.5, and 1.6. It was more a general opinion/question, regardless of ROM to the question by Elephraim. It's not fair to compare to an ipad - I agree. It's not a big issue for me though, I get used to it.

It's not about lags when typing though. More about that I have to click several sometimes when browsing.

I need to touch with more pressure than just a fingertip gentle touch to get a bigger "toucharea" as it seems.

[rrileypm]

Pipo M6 4.2.2 RileyROM 1.6 [SDK 2.0] - [Feedback]

Does the touch screen problem happen with or without charger plugged in?


Randy

[blizzet]

Does the touch screen problem happen with or without charger plugged in?


Randy

Without charger plugged in. I'm not sure something is wrong, just a feeling that I need to be more precise when touching links when browsing. (more often that i need to touch more than once)
I don't have much to compare with though except from my iPad2.

Had an M8Pro before with other hw issues that I send back, but from what I remember I think it was about the same on that one according to the screen sensitivity. Maybe I'm just used to the ipad sensitivity...

[Batfink32]

Re: Pipo M6 4.2.2 RileyROM 1.6 [SDK 2.0] - [Feedback]

Without charger plugged in. I'm not sure something is wrong, just a feeling that I need to be more precise when touching links when browsing. (more often that i need to touch more than once)
I don't have much to compare with though except from my iPad2.

Had an M8Pro before with other hw issues that I send back, but from what I remember I think it was about the same on that one according to the screen sensitivity. Maybe I'm just used to the ipad sensitivity...

My wife who as an Ipad2 hates the M6, she says its slow , poorly made and the touch screen doesn't work properly. That's why I love it, you can tinker with the ROM, and get the best out of it.
I guess at the end of the day, the M6 is only £180 where the IPad is around £500.

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[elephraim]

I totally agree with you.... Its unfair to compare it with ipad, however, its doesn't make me feel even a little bit better to see that other cheaper Chinese tab with only 5pts touch had a better touch screen sensivity (lol maybe coz I'm such a griper) anyway, its good to know that I didn't purchased a faulty device and that other have the same issue.... Would really appreciate any info on apps/apk etc. that helps

Thank you guys, just remember that we have this saying at PIPO, 'Success doesn't come easy, you'll need to press harder' LOL.... (Hopefully I'll get used to it shortly)

[rceccleston]

When you try RileyROM 1.5 with 1.6 kernel you'll definitely have the last laugh over the iPad4... Especially since they both share the same screen and the M6 is a faction of the price...

Read my thread for more tweaks....