Chuwi Vi8 plus Windows 10 USB Type C USB detection

[Chris G]

Did have this problem what type-c adapter to USB are you using?

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[Oliver]

My type-C adapter is from iProtect and you can found this to this Link, sorry is in German but I don’t can found on Amzon.com

http://www.amazon.de/Original-iProtect%C2%AE-Adapter-MicroUSB-schwarz/dp/B017A85YI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454963298&sr=8-1&keywords=iprotect+typ+c

Thank for your  Help

[Guillaume]

same problem here

[Oliver]

http://www.notebookcheck.com/Test-Chuwi-Vi8-Plus-CWI519-Billiges-Windows-Tablet-aus-China.158767.0.html (sorry in German) test from 16.02.2016 and he have problem with the SD-Card.

I think the Build-Quality is different and you get from Device to Device a kind of suprise, depending on how well was the Build-Worker.

I deinstall the USB-Driver in the Device-Manager and on the first, he solve not my Problem. But with the second Deinstall the USB-Driver I can partially solve the Problem.

With my aktive USB-Hub (Banggood) I have a USB-Connection without reboot.

But I have a new problem with the Rotation and the Bosch-Accelerometer.

[FeareX]

Hi all,

I just registered here so I could reply 🙂

I have the Chuwi VI8 Plus for a couple of days now, and I’m really happy with it. I did a clean Windows 10 install and installed all the drivers (found in a VI plus topic on the site needrom.com).

However, the one thing that’s not working is the USB-C port when booted up. It works fine in the BIOS and if I keep something connected while booting up, but as soon as I disconnect the USB device, it can’t be recognized anymore. I did noticed that when I keep my USB C to USB hub connected, I can swap devices and that works!

My assumption is that it’s in the driver. And therefor I’m wondering if everyone here is using the stock Chuwi installation, or also did a clean install?

Looking forward to your replies!

Kind regards,

FeareX

 

 

 

[Ben Fairhead]

Hi all I have the stock windows on my vi8 plus and the usb c works fine. I have tested it with a logitech wireless keyboard (via an OTG cable from banggood) and also a xbox 360 wireless receiver.

[FeareX]

Hi all,

I just discovered something on this detection issue and fixed it! I have both the original ROM and drivers from this website: http://www.needrom.com/download/chuwi-vi8-plus/

When I just received my VI8 Plus, I’ve did a clean install immediately and used the driver package to install everything. However, today learned that the USB drivers didn’t fully work for this tablet. I’ve now reïnstalled the “Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller” (look in device manager -> Universal Serial Bus Controllers) with the .inf drivers from the stock ROM, and full plug&play is now working!

These are the steps I took:

1. Download the stock ROM from the link provided earlier.
2. Unzip, search for the install.wim file in the “Images” folder.
3. Mount it using DISM:
   • Mount command:
     Dism /Mount-Image /ImageFile:C:\<whateverlocationyouhave>\install.wim /index:1 /MountDir:C:\<whateverlocationyouhave>\<targetfolder>
     • Please note that the first <whateverlocationyouhave> should link to the install.wim and the second one should refer to a target folder, you can for instance create a folder C:\Mount and use that as target location.
4. Wait for it to mount (I could easily get a coffee in the meanwhile).
5. Now go into that target folder and go to the following location: <targetfolder>\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository
   • There you see all the .inf files which are loaded with the Chuwi Stock ROM.
6. Now you can go back to your device manager for the “Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller” device.
7. Right click -> update drivers.
8. Look on my PC -> I want to choose from a list -> Search (??, my installation is in Dutch, it’s called “Bladeren” for me 😛 )
9. Let Windows look in the location <targetfolder>\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbxhci.inf_x86_<random numbers, please look for the correct folder in the FileRepository>
10. Click OK and install the driver you get presented.
11. Unmount the Stock Rom image:
    • Dismount command:
      Dism /Unmount-Image /MountDir:C:\<whateverlocationyouhave>\<targetfolder> /commit
12. Wait for it to dismount.
13. Done!

This worked for me, I can now finally use my USB port as plug&play while booted up! 😀

Please let me know if this helped you!

Unfortunately it seem that I’ve cheared too early, after a reboot the functionality seems to be gone again 🙁

Kind regards,

FeareX

 

[Patra]

I use this as the adapter and this as the hub and both works only if i put the adapter after it connects to my micro usb charger. It works well and doesnt need to be restarted. And it charges at slow speed (Enable you to use the tablet longer before it reach 0%). The total price r arround 8.62 USD. I use this MicroSD in my Tablet card slot and it runs well, i havent tried eject the card but it runs without problems. I can even do an Image Restore from the card through somekind of android recovery but dont know what its called in windows (Not bios cuz i can use my touchscreen to pick the options and it has Blue Background), but idk how to get back there.

[loudgas]

I too had this problem, but I resolved it by enabling the second OTG option (there are 2) in the BIOS I forget what its called.

To get into the BIOS, push power, when the intel logo appears press the up volume. You will need a wired keyboard to maneuver so it seems ironic to be using an OTG to do this but for what ever reason it works here.

I still can’t figure out why the speed is locked to usb2.0 speeds when the device manager shows only a usb3.0 device and with a USB3.1 interface what is the limiter here?

 

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