X98 Plus Tricks/Tips

[Alain]

Glad too you got it MadMax,

For my record :

Bios update :
<p style=”text-align: left;”> Bios update and W10 Driver just in cas</p>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>TOTAL SYSTEM BACKUP : Acronis seems to be unable to handle tablets, aleas, but no confirmation here, any information will be great about it. (acronis or any other)</p>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>So system restore point…</p>

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Open Start > Settings and in the search box type create a restore point. Click the matching result, select the drive you want to use to store your restore point (typically the system drive) and click Configure > Turn on system protection. This action activates the system restore functionality. Click OK to confirm, and in the main window click Create… to create a restore point, and give it a name</p>

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Windows factory reset :</p>

Open Start > Settings > Update & Security to begin, selecting Recovery in the left-hand menu. Under Reset this PC, click or tap Get Started, and use the Keep my files option. A warning will be displayed; a second may appear if you have upgraded to Windows 10 from a previous version, and informs you that resetting will prevent you from undoing the upgrade. If you’re happy, proceed with theReset.

@MadMax : I’m wondering why do you use it please ?

[Anonymous]

You don’t have to do a factory reset but many recommend it. It is much easier to turn off the windows data collection (spyware). After the reset completes you are given the option tò turn these features off.

Also the seller could have possibly installed their own virus or spyware. It has been an issue with many phones out of China.  Better safe than sorry!

Max

[Alexandra]

Yeah, I would never run the OS install these ship with.

I always prefer to do a fresh format/install as I’m not 100% certain the factory reset is as thorough. (Is it?) Anyway, since these tablets are so specialized / new / finicky is it a problem to do a fresh Win10 format/install from USB media? I don’t want to brick the thing when I finally get it. 🙂

[jamz]

I just got my tablet from Banggood, and it is charging now. I want to do a fresh install of Windows 10. Do I just put an image of Windows 10 from their official website onto an SD card that is plugged in the tablet to install it after getting the drivers from this site? And then I use the activation key I extracted to install it? I’ve never done this before and don’t want to mess up 🙁

 

EDIT: I guess I need a USB hub for this correct?

[Anonymous]

I personally would not recommend a fresh install of windows myself. The drivers for these devices are very specific and require that you manually install the ones that the fresh install doesn’t. You need a hub so you can plug in a keyboard and mouse (required for bios), and your usb flash drive for your windows install media.

Judging from the length of time the windows factory reset took on my Plus (2-3 hours), it basically IS a fresh install, except the teclast specific drivers are installed automatically. Don’t panic if it seems to hang at 9% and 41% for a long time….be patient.

Good Luck, I’m sure you will love your new tablet, I think it’s and excellent choice for a windows tablet, I’m getting over 8 hrs on a charge with mine since I turned off the background apps sending/receiving data in the settings page.

Max

[jamz]

Thanks. Yeah I just went ahead and did a factory reset instead. It’s hanging at 47% for a couple hours right now. Gonna leave it plugged into a charger and let it run over night. Hopefully it’s done tomorrow morning :S

[Andrujka]

I usually do a doubledriver backup and then format and clean install from ISO from MS website and restore drivers after. Didn’t had any issues with Chuwi HI8 or PIPO tablets so far…

[jamz]

Okay left it on overnight and it was still stuck at 47%. Unplugged the USB charger and left it and it was still stuck. Ended up making a win10 USB and booted it. Got windows 10 working again and installed all the drivers, but the touch input isn’t working and I’m only able to use a mouse from the USB hub. any ideas?

Works just like when I got it and extremely snappy and responsive!

EDIT: Gave it a restart and everything works perfectly now!

[Anonymous]

Excellent, glad it all worked out. I made sure to keep mine from sleeping during the reset, that may be why it didn’t complete. At least you saved yourself the 2 hour windows update.

Max

[Peter]

Did not want to open new topic so i’ll just post it here – Merry Chtristmas everybody and enjoy your X98Plus to the fullest!!!

[Anonymous]

Same to you Peter, once those 2 pallets of Plus tabs get in the greedy hands of buyers I think we will have lots of input/tips here.
Thanks Chris for creating this forum to help us all navigate the sometimes trying world of Chinese Tablets!

[TAEL]

Merry Christmas to all of you my dear friends, I wish you a happy and successful year.

Greetings from Iran.

 

@MadMax, I’m very interested to see that picture of pallets, would you mind please upload it?

[Lorenzo]

Hello Guys, I’ve just received my X98 plus and I’ve just updated it to Win 10 fall update (version 1511), all works fine!

 

[Anonymous]

Welcome to the club Lorenzo!

Max

[JGM]

Hello all and Merry Xcrismas

I’ve already got mine. All working fine. Beside, it came with a 128GB microSD card into the slot (nice)  but with a lot of Android files on it. Thought it could be a DualBoot but nop

I has come with the latest BIOS and now trying to do a Windows Reset but no way, it has stopped at 49%  (around 5 hours) Any idea?

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