Google Android OS

[Dusty Chalk]

12 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

FYI: Scoot had an issue with an update and hasn't been able to log on in at least a couple of months.

Hasn't been able to log in, or hasn't been able to post?  Because when I click on his username, it says his last activity was a week ago?  Not being pedantic, just trying to get adequate information to help.

Poor scoot.

[MexicanDragon]

He said it was broken for him, and that's all I know.

**BRENT*

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[Dusty Chalk]

2 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

He said it was broken for him, and that's all I know.

Alright, will contact him directly.

[Grahame]

Maybe it's the extra 'o' that's causing the issues.

[Dusty Chalk]

1 minute ago, Grahame said:

Maybe it's the extra 'o' that's causing the issues.

Pfff.

[MexicanDragon]

Alright, will contact him directly.

Thanks, Dusty.

**BRENT**

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[manaox2]

Oh hai. Yeah, I fixed that mostly last week. Had to do with allowing notifications from the site or you couldn't post at all and many other features were broken. Not to do with DOM storage. Still have issues on the desktop browser on certain things, but it's usable now.

Tapatalk still functions fine.

As for SSH, I suppose the closest thing I've used was ADB to make a shell. Are you trying to get a command line interface or trying to get a full remote interface I guess I should ask?

[MexicanDragon]

Welcome back either way

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[mypasswordis]

Remote shell command line interface where the phone is either server or client, can be separate apps for each. Probably requires root? 

Separate problem, but I ssh'd into my RPi from my laptop yesterday and ran some updates. Forgot about it and it was prompting me about what to do about lightdm and since I forgot about it my laptop turned off and the connection cut. Now it's bricked, the mouse and keyboard don't work and the Wi-Fi doesn't either so I can't ssh back in. FML

Edited June 26, 2017 by mypasswordis

[manaox2]

Remote shell command line interface where the phone is either server or client, can be separate apps for each. Probably requires root? 
Separate problem, but I ssh'd into my RPi from my laptop yesterday and ran some updates. Forgot about it and it was prompting me about what to do about lightdm and since I forgot about it my laptop turned off and the connection cut. Now it's bricked, the mouse and keyboard don't work and the Wi-Fi doesn't either so I can't ssh back in. FML

On the phone, creating a remote ADB shell requires developer options enabled and then enabling USB debugging. After that, install the Android SDK on the PC you wish to run ADB from and connect the phone via USB and accept the PC for debugging when prompted. I know it's not SSH or over the network, probably would take an app for something like that. I expect an app might also be needed to SSH with the phone into other devices. Might not need root. I don't know if I'm much help, sorry.

Sucks about your Raspberry Pi.

[mypasswordis]

Thanks, I'll look into it. And yeah I guess I'm gonna have to wipe everything and reinstall the OS and packages from scratch... definitely teaches me to never update packages remotely, but running headless is so much more convenient...

What browser are you using, that you're having problems with? I finally gave in and switched totally to chrome a year ago, still not sure it's the best option.

[manaox2]

Thanks, I'll look into it. And yeah I guess I'm gonna have to wipe everything and reinstall the OS and packages from scratch... definitely teaches me to never update packages remotely, but running headless is so much more convenient...
What browser are you using, that you're having problems with? I finally gave in and switched totally to chrome a year ago, still not sure it's the best option.

Firefox nightly x64 v56.

It runs faster and uses less memory than Chrome. Has a process per core that it divides pages into. Really nice, not completely compatible with older extensions yet, but works with all the ones I truly feel I need like ublock origin.

[manaox2]

Essential phone is only $299 ($499 without) with friends and family code from previous buyers until mid December. Very similar specs to the Pixel XL and they've fixed most of the original camera issues on release. 2560x1312 5.71" 504 ppi bezel-less edge to edge IPS display, unlockable bootloader, practically AOSP Android, Snapdragon 835, 128 gb storage, module compatibility, 7 hr on screen time before charging, Bluetooth 5, no branding on outside, certified working on all carriers. Savage good deal.

 

Pixel 2 XL display is already having burn-in, bad angles, and grain/banding after 2 weeks. Ouch.

 

 

 

 

[MexicanDragon]

Essential phone is only $299 ($499 without) with friends and family code from previous buyers until mid December. Very similar specs to the Pixel XL and they've fixed most of the original camera issues on release. 2560x1312 5.71" 504 ppi bezel-less edge to edge IPS display, unlockable bootloader, practically AOSP Android, Snapdragon 835, 128 gb storage, module compatibility, 7 hr on screen time before charging, Bluetooth 5, no branding on outside, certified working on all carriers. Savage good deal.
 
Pixel 2 XL display is already having burn-in, bad angles, and grain/banding after 2 weeks. Ouch.
 
 
 
 

I'd be interested if someone had a code to share.

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[dcpoor]

same here, would be interested in a code if there's some available.

[Knuckledragger]

Mega necro here.  Last sumemr I bought an unlocked Android tablet.  Today I taught myself how to use Morphe to patch the YouTube and Reddit apps for android.  It involved a lot of jumping through hoops that were unfamiliar to me.  It took me four tries, but managed to get both working.  This means I now have native (or if you prefer, "native") apps for both platforms that support ad blocking.  If I'm not mistaken, the YT app now has integrated SponsorBlock support, which is quite something.

[Knuckledragger]

Necro Part Deux.  This will be an exceptionally long walk.  As I have said a number of times on this site (and even made a thread about) I shave using an old time safety razor.  It's a slow and methodical process.  While I do it, I like to have a YouTube video or podcast playing.  For years I lugged my laptop into whatever bathroom where I was shaving.  I even set up a shelf audio system for the purpose in my old house.

Super exciting bathroom pic.  Not the power and USB cables at the ready.

In my new digs, I have a much less space overall.  Going from a 5 bedroom farmhouse to a compact (and energy efficient) ~1200 sq ft house has been an experience.  I have an older iPad Pro that I got a while ago.  I run the Orion browser on it, and use an adblock extension.  I picked up the "iHome iDL 100" iPad dock at a second hand shop last year.  It has two Lightning connectors and a USB input.  Unfortunately, the design is too clever by half.  The iPhone (small) and (iPad) big mounts only work if the iOS device is not inside a case.  I keep my mobile devices in protective cases for obvious reasons.  

The USB input on the iDL 100 works just fine, so for quite some time I kept my iPad Pro mounted on it, in landscape mode, and fired up a YT video while I shaved.  It was slow to get started, but it did work.  As of a few months ago, Google has won the arms race against ads on iOS and I cannot get the above combination to work.  There is only so much I can do against a 4 trillion dollar company.

Enter the Alldocube iPlay60 Mini Turbo Android tablet.  It's not rooted, but I can side load and patch apps on it.  As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm using Morphe to patch the official YouTube and Reddit apps to remove all ads.  Now both apps are actually useful and not absolute hell.  The tablet works like a charm, but the  iDL 100 will not connect to it at all.  The two Lightning connectors are a non-starter obviously, and also the USB port only works with iOS devices.  Also, I had some issues with that port failing to charge the iPad so I'd be hesitant to use it even if it did connect.

The iHome does have an 1/8" stereo input jack, but the Alldocube does not have a headphone output.  Precious few mobile devices do these days.  A while ago, I bought a USB-C DAC maybe by JSAUX that also supplies power.  As far as Chinesium cables and accessories go, JSAUX is a better one.  I have used a number of their DisplayPort and high bandwidth USB-C cables (as well as irritating but necessary ones like USB-C to mini, not micro, USB-B).  They have all worked exceptionally. 

The JSAUX DAC has a clear plastic top so one can see the chips inside.  This is a recent trend that I find to be dumb as fuck.  Ignoring the peculiar case choices, I tested it out in my main speaker rig using a 1/8" to dual RCA cable and it sounded ...fine with streaming audio.  TBH the only time I ever focus on DAC quality these days is if it's actively horrendous or I'm doing careful listening at night.

With that success, I found a 1/8" to 1/8" TRS cable and connected the JSAUX to the iHome ...and was immediately rewarded with 60Hz hum.  No amount of fussing with it would fix the problem.  The hum was bad enough that it was distracting while trying to listen to a YT video.  Cursing, I went on Amazon and found a Y cable shaped DAC on sale for $4.  It has a USB-C male on one end, and USB-C female and 1/8" audio female on the other.  I swapped the $4 unit in for the JSAUX and no hum at all.  Now I can listen to reviews of old manual focus lenses, tales of crypto scams, and how Demented Donnie Diapers is burning down the entire fucking planet while I shave.

This has been your hood-fi moment.