DaddiiDannii
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Hello. My slate 8 tablet stopped working and when i turned it on, it said "Unfortunately, ChameleonProvider has stopped. Then about 5 seconds later, it restarts and says the same thing. Anyone have an idea about whats going on?
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Help ChameleonProvider has stopped
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it has something to do with Sprint...i believe. so you can't boot up at all? if not have you tried a hard reset?
svim
Extreme Android User
Try reading through this previous posting about ChameleonProvider
https://androidforums.com/threads/chameleon-provider.1314863/
Note that even though it's just a few months old a lot has happened since then. Apparently this tablet only supports 3G and with 3G cellular being phased out by all the carriers that 'might' also be a factor to your problem.
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/hp-slate-8-plus-1767
Also, Sprint is currently in the process of being taken over by T-Mobile so there's going to unavoidable problems with older Sprint (or MVNOs that contract with Sprint) devices as Sprint gets absorbed into T-Mobile's existing cellular network.
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/1/2...stomers-plans-network-billing-carriers-merger
https://androidforums.com/threads/chameleon-provider.1314863/
Note that even though it's just a few months old a lot has happened since then. Apparently this tablet only supports 3G and with 3G cellular being phased out by all the carriers that 'might' also be a factor to your problem.
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/hp-slate-8-plus-1767
Also, Sprint is currently in the process of being taken over by T-Mobile so there's going to unavoidable problems with older Sprint (or MVNOs that contract with Sprint) devices as Sprint gets absorbed into T-Mobile's existing cellular network.
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/1/2...stomers-plans-network-billing-carriers-merger
DaddiiDannii
Lurker
Yes i have. I tried everything on the menu but it always started up the same way. Though when i reset it says booting apps.
svim
Extreme Android User
Try removing the SIM card and see if it will boot up without it.
https://support.sprint.com/global/p...late_8_inch_tablet/slate_8_inch_tablet_ug.pdf
https://support.sprint.com/global/p...late_8_inch_tablet/slate_8_inch_tablet_ug.pdf
DaddiiDannii
Lurker
I tried that just now but nothing changed.
well if you can find a firmware update, you can try flashing that. if you can't find one (i did a quick search and only found the slate 8 pro), then you might be sol.
svim
Extreme Android User
Just to confirm, there are apparently several 'Slate 8' tablets -- Swipe Slate 8, HP Slate 8 Plus, and HP Slate 8 Pro. Apparently the first two do support cellular service, so that rules out the Pro model. So do you have a Swipe or a HP model?
https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-tablets/Swipe-Slate-8-vs-HP-Slate-8-Plus-vs-HP-Slate-8-Pro
In any case, they're all quite dated tablets so at this point if you cannot resurrect your Slate 8 you should weigh how much time and effort you want to devote to restore it back to working condition vs. just buying something new or at least newer.
I'd recommend not flashing any ROM that doesn't specifically match your model and brand exactly. ROMs are not interchangeable, and if you haven't already received any newer OTA upgrades by now (six+ years), it's very unlikely the manufacturer has released one.
https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-tablets/Swipe-Slate-8-vs-HP-Slate-8-Plus-vs-HP-Slate-8-Pro
In any case, they're all quite dated tablets so at this point if you cannot resurrect your Slate 8 you should weigh how much time and effort you want to devote to restore it back to working condition vs. just buying something new or at least newer.
I'd recommend not flashing any ROM that doesn't specifically match your model and brand exactly. ROMs are not interchangeable, and if you haven't already received any newer OTA upgrades by now (six+ years), it's very unlikely the manufacturer has released one.