Do you still have your X2?

[Djiban]

He said he would list it for $450. It's in mint condition and it's bootloader unlocked. You'll also get a few cases as I still have a few that I kept. The width of the Mate 20 X is 85.40mm.

Without the 5G, i Won't go for it ....

 

[Djiban]

The only we we're going to be able to use a tablet phone is by buying a foldable. The one thing that angers me is that all of these cell phones are almost the same. They are all about the same size, all have the same features, crappy curved screens etc. It would be nice if a manufacturer did something different like release a new phone with a 16:9 aspect ratio or something close to that. I could imagine it would sell if it were the only one on the market but these manufacturers continue to released redundant products then wonder why they don't sell as many.

myself I think like you, clone phones. And I don't like the external + internal screen

So sad because cool prototype exist, but are never released. xiaomi posted that in janaury 2019 !!:

(I was very excited!)
but did release a clone of huawei foldable with it mi fold !!!

juts now samsung, 7 days ago :

far more a good idea than foldable phone opn the market according to me

 

[oaklandz]

I have used my 702L consistently since I got it in 2016, but not for a phone. I use it for many apps, streaming, work and travel - especially for travel where I get a local sim and can use the phone if I need to. My current US sim is $10 mo (1 GB) - more than enough for when there is no wifi.

TWO QUESTIONS
1. The battery is finally giving out. Has anyone successfully replaced one? I guess I could DIY but would rather provide the battery and let a shop do it.

2. I've skimmed the forum but simply: what is the latest Android I can upgrade to? I'm still on 5.0.1 and would be happy to wipe and flash a ROM - but I don't want a project with 921 steps that will take all day (all I ever do is root my devices and flash recovery.) whats the quick and simple path to the latest version?

TIA

 

[ajsmsg78]

I have used my 702L consistently since I got it in 2016, but not for a phone. I use it for many apps, streaming, work and travel - especially for travel where I get a local sim and can use the phone if I need to. My current US sim is $10 mo (1 GB) - more than enough for when there is no wifi.

TWO QUESTIONS
1. The battery is finally giving out. Has anyone successfully replaced one? I guess I could DIY but would rather provide the battery and let a shop do it.

2. I've skimmed the forum but simply: what is the latest Android I can upgrade to? I'm still on 5.0.1 and would be happy to wipe and flash a ROM - but I don't want a project with 921 steps that will take all day (all I ever do is root my devices and flash recovery.) whats the quick and simple path to the latest version?

TIA

Yeah, I replaced the battery in mine. It wasn't hard to do at all. There is a guide on YoutTube for the X1 which is the same process as the X2. You'd have to update your 702L to Android 6 through either OTA or manually Dloading the update. Then you can flash KangVIP Slim or the ROM of your choice. It has been such a while since I've done this so I'm not actually sure anymore but I think Djiban or audioralf could possibly help.

 

[oaklandz]

Yeah, I replaced the battery in mine. It wasn't hard to do at all. There is a guide on YoutTube for the X1 which is the same process as the X2. You'd have to update your 702L to Android 6 through either OTA or manually Dloading the update. Then you can flash KangVIP Slim or the ROM of your choice. It has been such a while since I've done this so I'm not actually sure anymore but I think Djiban or audioralf could possibly help.

Thanks. Does anyone else have a quick, easy list of ROMs and the android version they have? Looking for my choices.

 

[Djiban]

Thanks. Does anyone else have a quick, easy list of ROMs and the android version they have? Looking for my choices.

here is a exhaustive list of all X2 roms:

Huawei Mediapad X2 - Développement, ROM & Co

forum-frandroid-com.translate.goog

you also find tutorials to install stock and cutom roms.


Lineageos 14 is the only android 7 ROM, but cameras and gallery won't work. Kangvip slim B230 and Simply international B207 are the best android 6 roms.

update your 702L to android 6 (use this stock rom, see the tuto in first link above for how to install stock rom), then install TWRP recovery, and then flash the rom of your choice in it!

 

[oaklandz]

here is a complete exhaustive list:

Huawei Mediapad X2 - Développement, ROM & Co

forum-frandroid-com.translate.goog

you also find tutorials to install stock and cutom roms.


Lineageos 14 is the only android 7 ROM, but cameras and gallery won't work. Kangvip slim B230 and Simply international B207 are the best android 6 roms.

update your 702L to android 6 use this stock rom, see the tuto in first link above for how to install stock rom), then install TWRP recovery, and then flash the rom of your choice in it!

Thanks! That guidance is just what I need. Wow! Look at that list of ROMS.
Questions:
I am rooted (super SU / TWRP) with 5.0.1 (B006). 1.) what do I need to prepare / do to get ready besides app and data backup? 2.) When I flash to stock 6.0 will it keep keep TWRP and root?
I am sure I would like to ask other questions; doing that here is fine (others may benefit) but also i would like to do it by email, is that ok? What is your email? I am [email protected]

 

[Djiban]

Thanks! That guidance is just what I need. Wow! Look at that list of ROMS.
Questions:
I am rooted (super SU / TWRP) with 5.0.1 (B006). 1.) what do I need to prepare / do to get ready besides app and data backup? 2.) When I flash to stock 6.0 will it keep keep TWRP and root?
I am sure I would like to ask other questions; doing that here is fine (others may benefit) but also i would like to do it by email, is that ok? What is your email? I am [email protected]

1) I advice titanium backup. Lots of tutos on the net. For a few money, you'll have app and date strong backup, and also regulary backup for later. Perfect for rom change! Not a new stuff, was the very very classic of ROM swapper.

2) for TWRP I goes away. Anyway, when you go from android 5 to android 6: you have to flash a new TWRP recovery (android 6 compatible)
For root , don't worry, I stongly advice you a custom rom, they are all prerooted.

here it's better for community help indeed

 

[oaklandz]

1) I advice titanium backup. Lots of tutos on the net. For a few money, you'll have app and date strong backup, and also regulary backup for later. Perfect for rom change! Not a new stuff, was the very very classic of ROM swapper.

2) for TWRP I goes away. Anyway, when you go from android 5 to android 6: you have to flash a new TWRP recovery (android 6 compatible)
For root , don't worry, I stongly advice you a custom rom, they are all prerooted.

here it's better for community help indeed

Yes, I have titanium backup and I use it. Thanks for the other information. I am waiting for a new batter and a rainy day to install and upgrade everything.

 

[sauliavas]

yes i do, and i like it, but recently geting more app compatibility problems cuz of prety old android 6

it js perfect size that fits jeans pocket jacket pocket, any other size pad or phone have terible screen ratio,

and i do have a problem cuz idk any succesor for this slim tablet

 

[Djiban]

yes i do, and i like it, but recently geting more app compatibility problems cuz of prety old android 6

there is an android 7 rom, but with some bugs:

[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] [7.1.1] [BETA] LineageOS 14.1

I present to you, LineageOS for the X2 . Lineage is one of the premier custom ROMS for Android with many extra features and customizations. This build was ported by myself using bits and pieces from a few separate unofficial builds for...

forum.xda-developers.com

I use a lot myself apkmirror and uptodown websites to install old version apks in order to keep usable applications

 

[kevin_23]

there is an android 7 rom, but with some bugs:

[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] [7.1.1] [BETA] LineageOS 14.1

I present to you, LineageOS for the X2 . Lineage is one of the premier custom ROMS for Android with many extra features and customizations. This build was ported by myself using bits and pieces from a few separate unofficial builds for...

forum.xda-developers.com

I use a lot myself apkmirror and uptodown websites to install old version apks in order to keep usable applications

is your daily driver?

 

[sauliavas]

there is an android 7 rom, but with some bugs:

[ROM] [UNOFFICIAL] [7.1.1] [BETA] LineageOS 14.1

I present to you, LineageOS for the X2 . Lineage is one of the premier custom ROMS for Android with many extra features and customizations. This build was ported by myself using bits and pieces from a few separate unofficial builds for...

forum.xda-developers.com

I use a lot myself apkmirror and uptodown websites to install old version apks in order to keep usable applications

Hey, thx interesting. I realy prefer kangvips versions, i wonder will he ever touch android 7 for this device ?

Is gps, wifi bt and duall sim is working fine ?

Regarding apps, some aps just drop support and old versions stops working.. have no solution for this.