PicoPix Max Tips/Tricks/Hacks/Mods

aero · January 15, 2020, 7:16pm

Please share Tips/Tricks/Hacks/Mods for PPM.

Philips_Support_P · January 16, 2020, 4:10am

I’ll share the first one: click 6 times (press OK) on the software version in settings->About to open the hidden default android settings menu. It’s useful first and foremost to connect to WiFi if the settings app is bugging out.

LLG · January 16, 2020, 10:34am

Waow, cool first tip !
Very good to know.

Have you others as useful as this one ?

kugiigi · January 29, 2020, 1:09pm

Is there a way to boot recovery mode or fastboot?
In case that, you mess the system and make it unbootable. Recovery mode can be used to factory reset.

Rob123 · May 27, 2020, 9:34am

github.com

pvliesdonk/device_philips_ppx620/blob/master/README.md

# TWRP Custom recovery for Philips PicoPix Max PPX620

## Disclaimers:
- Using a custom recovery and/or modding your device may very likely mess up your device in irreversible ways.
- You *will* lose the automatic update functionality.
- It will also void your warrantee.
- I will not responsible for any kind of damage or loss occurred to your device, during or after the installation process. Proceed at your own risk.
- This is my own personal work and has no endorsement from either Philips or Screeneo.
- *If these instructions are not sufficient for you, you should not be doing this.*

## Contents
- [Putting the device in ADB or FastBoot mode](#putting-the-device-in-adb-or-fastboot-mode)
	- [ADB Mode](#adb-mode)
	- [Fastboot Mode](#fastboot-mode)
- [Flashing the custom recovery](#flashing-the-custom-recovery)
- [Compiling](#compiling)



## Putting the device in ADB or FastBoot mode

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Looks like the instructions you need are here…

pvliesdonk · May 27, 2020, 12:47pm

Or for future reference, you can boot into the stock recovery (for factory reset) as follows:

turn the projector completely off (e.g. long-hold the power button)
make sure there is nothing in the USB-A port
insert a pin into the ‘recovery’ pinhole. Two pinholes are one the side of the PPM; recovery is the one closest to the usb-c port (the other is a hard reset)
while pressing the button inside this pinhole, power on the projector with the power button. Release the power button, then release the pinhole.
You should get a screen with a robot, and the text “no command”. This is the stock recovery.
Press the ‘power’ button, and while holding it press ‘volume up’ on the device. This should bring you in the recovery menu.
You can navigate the menu with the volume keys, or the remote control via IR.

Rino2 · May 27, 2020, 12:55pm

Please can you post a picture of it?? … also another one for the Factory reset pinhole for future reference.
I’m still waiting for my PPM so … it’s very easy to forget…

Rino

Khaos · November 24, 2020, 7:49pm

Mount /system let me assume I can access a shell some how? serial terminal at /dev/usb…?
yeb usb-c power port gives you /dev/tty.usbserial-1410 and /dev/cu.usbserial-1410
…

Is Android Recovery same on android devices? Where can I read the basics about android stuff (not linux basics)
edit: okay It seems to be pretty well known

pvliesdonk · November 25, 2020, 7:05am

You cannot do much with the built-in recovery except the factory reset. Basically what it needs to do.

Fyi: The serial interface is only available via pins on the PCB. The serial interface in power USB-C is connected to the USB-C video translator chip, not the main system. ADB will not work since the USB-A is in host mode by default, and needs to be switched to gadget mode.

ppm_maniac · April 18, 2021, 9:07am

I installed “Settings App” application, there is a little bit more option I think. (not working all icon but I am satisfied).

For example, i this app - Settings - Device preferences - Advanced setting - Performance Dialog - ON … you can see CPU usage, CPU temperature… always on the screen .

Roberto_Carlos · December 10, 2021, 12:38pm

Has anyone managed to install Gapps through this method? Curious?