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tnx bgcngm for fixing vowifi so here is a fresh build i made lineage-18.1-20210105-UNOFFICIAL-pro1.zip. upgrade works, tested with latest nikgapps. here is the bgcngm's lastest build lineage-18.1-20210105-UNOFFICIAL-pro1.zip better use this one 😉 do report issues if you find them, side note: a bit strange behaviour known issue... volte or vowifi... not both together but if you don't have one it switches, the bug description below. But still got working volte and vowifi, firstime since android 9

I decided to respond to this topic as this is where I first joined the Pro 1 community. As mentioned previously, I have a vision impairment and require a screen reader to use items such as my computer, cell phone, and so on. I finally decided to take the plunge and I placed an order for an FX TEC Pro 1 the other day as I'll need a new phone soon since Verizon will be shutting down it's 3G network at some point and I'll need to get a 4G LTE capable phone. So instead of settling for another overpriced iPhone or a run of the mill Android phone, I decided to get what I wanted, and that was th

(lineage-17.1-20210104-nightly-pro1-signed.zip on December 5 security patch installed smoothly using adb sideload)

Is there any update on TWRP? What is needed for it to work on the pro1? I kinda need it apparently.

try updated ones NikGapps-omni-arm64-11-20210104.zip Gapps had some issues with android 11, just flash them over the existing ones and clear cache after installed. have not tried onmni as am using full ones tho..

Thanks - the screen was fine. I had 20 of those, so I could test a few 😉 But an update: A fellow member sent me the instructions and files he received from F(X)Tec - and it worked fine! And the best thing is: It's really painless if you have a rooted OS. No debug firmware needed, no reflash, no wiping of data. Just one single APK, a firmware file and access via adb to change some permissions for the touchscreen driver files. So if anyone has the same issues: With a rooted OS, it takes 2 minutes to fix it 😄

Make sure you get the receipt for it just in case 👍

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post. I was unaware of the length of time it would take to have carriers offer a new device. I believe there is a market for the Pro1 with blind people. Unfortunately so many blind people have gone over to the iPhone since its screen reader talked right out of the box. However, there are still a lot of blind people who would love a high-end phone with a physical keyboard. Since F(xTec is in Europe, that may be a good place to start. I am aware of agencies for the blind there who might like to see the phone. Leslie Fairall mailto:fairall@shellworld.net

Thanks for your comment. The keyboard of the Pro1 makes it a very appealing device for users with limited accessibility. Our challenge at the moment is to make carriers offer our device, which is highly unlikely as a new entrant. Historically new phone manufactures can take between 3-5 years to enter carrier retailers, grow enough demand and allow for an appealing deal with the network itself. Meanwhile, we're looking at other options such as finance through our website or partners.

If you're blind I'll buy you one.