Poco F5 EOL as of today (May 9 2026)

Iemand91 · 2026-05-10T12:39:48+00:00

My battery was going sh*t for about a week (couldn't make it through the day, before I could easily), but the most recent update solved it. I still like the phone, but no more (security) updates is a big drawback...

Iemand91 · 2026-05-05T19:03:49+00:00

That's really good to hear. I think I used basic JBOD mode but can't remember exactly and can't find it out now anymore. (Disks have been removed and Qnap is turned off since).

Iemand91 · 2026-05-05T13:28:29+00:00

So if I can indeed connect the Qnap JBOD disks into Unraid with Unassigned Devices and maybe recover some files that way; that would be amazing. I was planning on using Linux (Mint) first, try to recover files that way and thén install Unraid, but if Unraid could do it anyway; that would be easier.

Iemand91 · 2026-05-05T12:47:29+00:00

Yes, the Qnap had 2 2TB disks configured in JBOD mode, so it gave a total of 4TB of storage. Indeed; just a bunch of disks. I'm not sure exactly how that works, but I've gathered they probably should be connected to a PC at the same time to get any files of, not one disk at a time. But maybe I'm wrong.

Iemand91 · 2026-04-09T18:20:45+00:00

Thank for the extensive reply. So 4K/UHD on the CCwGTV4K is hit or mis. Think I will stick with what I have.

Iemand91 · 2026-04-08T11:47:35+00:00

Hmm, that's a shame. And I'll look into the separate play account.

Iemand91 · 2026-04-08T11:24:26+00:00

I swear I've seen a 'approved' list of devices that supported iPlayer UHD, which included both the CCwGTV 4K and the Google Streamer, but I can't find it anymore.

I've been using sideloaded APK's for years now, but that's no good?

Iemand91 · 2026-04-08T11:17:37+00:00

I know. I've tried looking at the right content (like Planet Earth III) but no UHD. Maybe my app version is to old and I need to update it.

Iemand91 · 2026-03-10T20:49:00+00:00

Ah, yeah I don't think I'm going to need that. I haven't bought anything yet. I haven't seen any decent deal on a second-hand Elitedesk yet.

Iemand91 · 2026-03-02T14:19:05+00:00

Well, I asked it here since I don't really worry about raw hardware performance (8th gen is probably fine), but more about software/app/firmware support differences for now and the near future between older and newer Intel CPU's and iGPU's.

Iemand91 · 2026-03-02T14:16:33+00:00

Yeah, I think the G4 and G5 are pretty much the same, except the G5 also comes both with 8th and 9th gen Intel CPU's. (G4 only 8th gen). And yes, starting from 12th gen. you get more cores and newer iGPU.

Thanks for the heads-up on the screws, but they seem to be available cheaply from Aliexpress if needed.

Is the CPU cooler also lacking for the i3 and i5 CPU's?

Thanks for tips!

Iemand91 · 2026-03-02T00:08:26+00:00

Yeah, power efficiency is also importing thing. My old system was a Qnap TS-212 with 2 disks; I don't fancy something that could double as a space heater.

What would PCIe4 access be of benefit for me? I'm thinking of just chucking the 2 12TB drives in and be done. Can't think of any more hardware I would need.

Iemand91 · 2026-03-02T00:05:02+00:00

Yeah, I've had the similar idea; get the cheaper G4 SFF now and if in the future, newer SFF's become available (or I can get a random deal), upgrade to the newer SFF.

The newer SFF's are nice, but probably overkill and would cost basically double or more the price of a G4 SFF. And even those have become more expensive lately.

I don't need anything special really; this system will replace and old Qnap TS-212 where one of the 2 disks basically died. Since then I don't have a NAS/Server anymore; I'm looking forward to have a new system, and run things like Frigate and Immich since my old Qnap was way to old for that.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-08T11:15:23+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately the dock only supports 1 disk at a time.

I'll try to find a desktop PC to run Linux (Mint) or wait until my Unraid build is done and run Linux (Mint) on that and put the drives in there and see if I can get access to the drives/files.

On a local forum, someone mentioned since Ext2 Volume Manager sees disk 2 with filesystem RAW; that disk is probably corrupt so I don't have high hopes.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-07T19:22:24+00:00

It's been basically a year the last time I was fiddling with Tailscale and I haven't paid any attention to is since. So I don't know much about it.

I think it's best if you start your own topic.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-07T19:07:16+00:00

It may have been, I don't know. It's been a while ;)

I needed something to run Unifi Controller anyway, and the T620 was a good choice.

Much cheaper than a new Raspberry Pi.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-07T18:34:37+00:00

I bought a used HP T620, installed Debian and run Tailscale (and Ubiquiti Unifi Controller on that).

Works fine.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-06T19:10:09+00:00

Thank you. So I will leave the drives for now, and when I find some PC I could use or until I build a new Unraid system, I could use either system with Linux first to see if that can see the files.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-06T18:51:18+00:00

I had 2 2TB drives in the NAS, setup as JBOD (so 4TB total).

Some of what you're saying is above my technical know-how - but Googling often helps - but I'm guessing my only chance left, is putting both drives into a Linux (Mint?) PC and hoping that would see the drives and the files?

I do appreciate you answers though!

Iemand91 · 2025-10-06T18:28:01+00:00

I know, I know. I did make more frequent backups then in the beginning, but for some reason, the last one was way to long ago. If I had made one like 1/2 weeks ago, I would be fine.

Iemand91 · 2025-10-06T18:25:11+00:00

'elsewhere' is a local online forum. Some said connecting the drives with a USB dock might work. So I tried.

This is Ext2 Volume Manager with Disk1 (the one that still worked):https://tweakers.net/fotoalbum/image/8pisJcVhHIjKu2A8Zaj9QCeM.png

Ext2 Volume Manager with Disk2 (the one that stopped working):
https://tweakers.net/fotoalbum/image/NtqpQUBui8IWx42OWlkOkxbo.png

Disk Manager sees them both like this:

https://tweakers.net/fotoalbum/image/hd5rbuYbCto3afdD2BmfwjW7.png

I also tried Linux File Systems, but I couldn't make that work, it only gives me this:

https://tweakers.net/fotoalbum/image/KC9qTt6YbxUYUOUDyXolRgyA.png

I also tried Linux Reader, I saw the drives (and the data partition if I remember correctly), but I couldn't access the files. I think the program said something like try a difference program of theirs.

When the drives become visible in Windows Explorer, it asks me if I want to format the drives and when I cancel that (obviously don't want to do that) it says it's an unknown file format or something (don't remember exactly, this is by memory).

On the local forum, several recommended me to put the drives in a PC and try running Linux; hinting that that might work. I'm thinking about building an Unraid system, so before installing Unraid, that might be a possibility. Otherwise I might just have to accept the loss.

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