Hi, I'm considering buying an Onyx, but for me the selling point is that it runs Android and that, as a developer, I could be able to write my own applications and run them on the device.
Is this actually doable? I can't find a clear answer online. Maybe in some models and not others? Perhaps it requires rooting the device?
If it's not an option I'll just stick with my current reader.
Thanks!
Posted Jan 31, 2022, 7:51 PM UTC · edited
The regular stock "Settings" are accessible if you install any other launcher app. From there, you can enable DevTools normally
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Have you considered the PineNote - TBH I think it looks interesting, but definitely a blank slate.
I did not know about it. I'll have a look. Coming with no OS is an extra challenge that I'm not sure I want to deal with... but I do like a lot of what I see.
Yeah, I go back and forth myself. Definitely appeals to my nerdy side but... not quite enough yet.
Haven't tried it myself, but as long as you can get in the Vanilla Android settings (either through some app, or Apps > Manage Apps > Settings > Open) then it usually involves going to the Device Details and tapping several times the Android Version (or is that the Android Version easter egg?)
Hi, yes, it's possible but the regular interface to enable is inaccessible in the included software.
It is possible to use a third party app (like the one called "Dev Tools") to access the menu that allows enabling USB debugging, ADB, etc.
(I did this on a Note Air 2 with 3.2 firmware)
So, just to confirm, you get one of these developer tools apps that I see in the PlayStore and that gets around the fact that the normal UI doesn't expose the Developer Mode?
Some of these apps look a tad sketchy, but it makes sense. I just never thought to look for something like this since the "normal" way of doing it worked in every phone I had.
Yeah, I agree.
It would be really nice if Onyx could expose a way to change these settings in their software. Testament to the openness of Android that it is still possible, but far from ideal imo.
At least it doesn't need root, I guess...
Thanks for the information!
Now to wait for the models I want to be back in stock in Spain... And decide if it's worth the splurge.