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Gemini PDA - General Discussion / System Software

« on: March 04, 2018, 08:26:58 am »

Can't find Apps Manager, appears the only way to remove apps is via the Play store. No way to force stop an app other than rebooting Gemini.

Automatic rotation of the home screen does not work, setting by long pressing blank area on home screen & selecting Settings.

This is standard for Android. You can also see all your installed apps from the Settings>Apps menu - you can uninstall or disable apps here too.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Fast charging support

« on: March 04, 2018, 08:02:12 am »

I deleted some of my comments and edited/clarified my original post about my QC-enabled LG V20, because I didn't want to muddy the water about discussing the Gemini and how it might do fast charging with the right kind of power supply.

From the specification of the included charger (specifically the voltages it supports), it appears the
Gemini is using PumpExpress+, an older version released in 2014.

See:

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There is more information here: MediaTek PumpExpress overview

That PDF states that there should be no additional cost in supporting PumpExpress 3.0 on the device, but that cables may be more expensive.

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Gemini PDA - Hardware / Charger?

« on: March 04, 2018, 04:22:06 am »

From what I understand it means our Gemini will be limited to above chargers for quick charging, yet still chargeable with any USB compliant standard charger --though at a slower rate? Could some person with knowledge in this matter please correct my conclusion above (speculative)?  

Note the FB requires no login -which I appreciate.

That is almost correct. The Gemini will not charge from standard USB C chargers. The Gemini will charge from a standard USB A charger with a USB A-to-C cable connected to the left port of the Gemini. This charges at about 2.5w and will take an estimated 8-10 hours for a full charge.

PC have since confirmed that the Gemini uses PumpExpress, but not which version. I think based on the specs of the charger (the output voltages specifically) that it uses the 2014 version PumpExpress+.

So far we have not identified any chargers other than the supplied one that will charge the Gemini at a faster rate but it should be compatible with other PumpExpress+ chargers. Unfortunately, these seem hard to come by and limits options for car chargers, battery packs and charging USB C docks.

What's worse is that standard  USB C chargers (including those certified by the USB-IF) will not charge the Gemini. It is unclear if this can be fixed.