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Indeed I did not root -- as I mentioned in my question, I was looking to just install apps without a firmware update. I guess that's not possible? OK, in that case I guess I'll have a go at it and ask you for help if necessary. Thanks!

[Login to see the link] [Login to see the link] -- You are indeed correct that WebADB indicated success, leading me to believe that the APKs had installed, but I just checked using pm list packages | grep -i att and nothing comes up.

[Login to see the link] -- su seems not to be present at all without rooting.

Q: Are the instructions & neutron.img posted at the [Login to see the link] current?

    bl_apps4flip Yes.
    Fyi, you don't need grep to search for a specific package; you can just search with pm list packages search-term, and it will output any packages containing that.

      It worked, thank you so much!

      I found the guide and available information to be a bit confusing (and I'm a software developer), out-of-date, etc. Shouldn't we make a page with all the up-to-date info, written for people that are non-ROM hackers, and put it up instead of (or as part of) the [Login to see the link]? If so, who is in charge of that page, etc.?

      Also,

      1. Waze works well but it's impossible to see the upper center of the map (where the actual arrow is showing you where you need to turn) because the screen is so small. Is there some way to reduce the DPI setting, etc.?
      2. I installed vMouse2.zip but occasionally the 'click' behavior stops working, until I reboot the phone, any fix for that?
      3. Is there some way to install Google Keep (which I believe requires Google Play Services)?

        bl_apps4flip

        For number 1, you can try running wm size 321x428 or another number. Also, Since you have root, most resolution changer apps should work. I used [Login to see the link] on my TCL, which mostly worked fine (as long as you have a mouse).

        For number 2, I also had that issue. It happened especially in certain apps. I don't have a solution (I often used a bluetooth mouse if I didnt want to reboot).

        For number 3, I think it is very confusing to do. Maybe. You should look into the app "ColorNote"

          bl_apps4flip When I have a click issue I disengage the mouse then reengage - then while hovering over something press "OK" then "1". I haven't needed to reboot for a while and avoided that bug.

              Re: mouse bug, I wonder if going to Magisk and disabling/enabling the vMouse2 module would work as well (instead of rebooting)

                bl_apps4flip Does hyperactiv work for you??

                I am guessing that re-enabling the module wont do the trick because it's configured to run on boot. So you would need to reboot after enabling it

                hyperactiv Just hover over any button, press ok, let go of ok, and press 1? then it will work like normal again?

                      bl_apps4flip I find that the mouse not working issue generally happens when you click on 2, which is supposed to act as a right click.

                          [Login to see the link] wm density 120 works really well! (The default is 160) Waze is usable, and the rest of the system is relatively unaffected. (The system 'shortcuts' menu looks somewhat funny, and the built-in launcher shows 4 columns and then the 'down' button still skips just 3 apps which is awkward, but fine 🙂)

                          Do you have a recommendation for an app that will set the density only while using Waze, while keeping it 160 the rest of the time?

                          Regarding vmouse issues, I also had issues when dragging the map -- which is done by holding down 1 and then using the d-pad buttons. Often this resulted in the cursor not 'letting go' of the map. Some combination of 1 and OK seemed to fix that, too. So I'll try it if the general vmouse issue happens again as well.

                          • When the mouse issue is caused by pressing 2: the OK+1 trick did not seem to fix it.
                          • When caused by dragging: the OK+1 trick did indeed fix it.
                          • In other cases: hasn't happened today yet, will keep an eye out

                          I also had another issue: the cursor moved in the opposite direction of the keys I was pressing 😮
                          I figured it out though. Apparently I had used the volume down key to reduce the cursor speed, but there is nothing that prevents the speed value from going below 0, so if you press it a few times you'll get a speed of (for instance) -2, which then (though multiplication) inverts the directional velocity of the keys you press, so that the cursor moves backwards. Pressing volume up a few times until the speed value is above 0 again fixes the problem.
                          @scottneutron take note 🙂 And thanks!

                          I tried installing Google Keep (by backupping from another phone) but it said "Google Keep does not work without Google Play Services, which are not available for this phone."

                          I installed MicroG. Did not help. Uninstalled.

                          What about my idea of re-writing the info page for this device (firmware-flashing instructions etc)? Is there someone in charge?

                          2 months later

                          i try installin office app on it, and not working, any help please?