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[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
Thanks. I was pretty sure that even TNTL 4.4.0 or gADAM downlevels were not 100% successful (I saw this in my 3991 build testing). It's still a risk, just not a 100% chance of failure via other methods.
[G Tablet Android Development] captainharlockus:
I installed the update on a G-Tablet that had the factory installed configurations, no flashing or mods, and now all it is doing is going back and forth between the g-tablet logo and the ViewSonic logo.

What should I do.
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
That's not a bad thing, as it may not be soft-bricked.

4349 has a new enchanced recovery -- boot into that and wipe your user data. That might fix it.

Any mods that are not mine would be greatly appreciated. We just want to tally up as many scenarios as possible. It's very likely they will soft-brick, so yes be prepared for that.
[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
It did mention: This version 1.2 update is strongly recommended for all users. It includes fixes that enhance the performance, stability, and security of your gTablet.

Which I like the sound of performance and stability.
[G Tablet Android Development] poymeister:
The release notes for 4349 don't make it sound particularly amazing. Do you think Viewsonic added anything interesting under the covers? It will be interesting to see the performance scores and general feel once this release is modded.
[G Tablet Android Development] captainharlockus:
How do I do that.

Thanks.
[G Tablet Android Development] KCFalcon59:
I just got my 2nd GTab from Woot today. Updated to 3588 without a hitch. Then updated to 4349 and mine did this very same thing. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and then got tired of it. Shut it down and restarted and it booted successfully. Maybe I should do what Roebeet suggested, not sure. It seems to be fine now.
[G Tablet Android Development] :
So I changed my build prop a while back and assume this is why I am not seeing an update notification... I did search the forums but am not finding any luck on locating a stock build. Could anyone be so kind and point me in the right direction?
[G Tablet Android Development] captainharlockus:
Mine is also from Woot, got it from the batch they had the other week. I tried shutting it down and turning it back on and now, after the logo screens I just get a blank screen, back-lit but with nothing on it. Tried restarting a couple of times and get the same each time.

Any help would be appreciated.
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
Power on and volume up key, at the same time. Enhanced recovery should pop up after about 15 seconds, and there should be an option to "wipe data / factory reset" or similar.

I haven't had any time to actually test the update itself, yet (I'm just testing upgrade scenarios, and probably will do the same tomorrow). If UAT 3991 is any indication, there should be a decent speed bump, especially in the area of OpenGL. And the enhanced recovery fixes all the annoying issues with their original recovery.

On TNT Lite 5 / TTx, I pulled out all the enhanced Nvidia driver hacks I added in the past, because I no longer needed them. I hope 4349 is the same.
[G Tablet Android Development] KCFalcon59:
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[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
Just tried 1.2-4349 to Calkulin's G-Tab v1.1. Not succesful. Wiped user data and cache to see if that would make it boot, but no go.
[G Tablet Android Development] lllGurulll:
Look at Mr. Moneybags.:D
[G Tablet Android Development] lllGurulll:
Robeet, I thinking of trying to apply the TNT4.4 mod to this new 1.2 firmware. How easy will it be to go from 4.4 to 5 or twotaps when you post that this weekend?
[G Tablet Android Development] Hayaser:
Confirming 3588 stock (no cwm) to 4349. Result: Successful.

But: 4349 stock (no cwm) to TNT Lite 4.4.0. Result:

Installation done ! Please reboot

bootloader_file[0]="/tmp/bootloader.bin", partition_name[0]="EBT"

E:Unknown command [/tmp/bootloader.bin]

Aaaand can not reboot the tablet now, selecting "reboot system now" I get a construction icon with no other options :)

After a hard reboot there was a message "updating partition", automatic reboot, then TnT Lite 4.4.0 loaded as always.

Works.

Confirming:

3588 stock (no cwm) to 4349. Result: Successful.

4349 stock (no cwm) to TNT Lite 4.4.0. Result:Successful.
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
Learn nvflash, just to play it safe. So far, the "safest" way to 4349 is stock 3588 - this makes sense of course, as that's what the vendor tested.

For TwoTapsX 1.0, my requirement will be 4349 stock as that will be the safest way to install it. TNTL 4.4.0 "might" work as a baseline, but the risk is definitely higher.
[G Tablet Android Development] lllGurulll:
No issues there. I have NVflash down to an artform. :) Really simple stuff to be honest. I'm already on 4349 at this point. I was just curious about moving on to 4.4 and then twotaps or 5
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
4389 to TNTL 4.4 has been 50/50, so far. It does work, but it's definitely a higher risk. I saw this with TNT Lite 5, so this is not a surprise to me.
[G Tablet Android Development] lllGurulll:
OK. In that case, I will just flash back to 3588 and move back up when you have the new ROMs up. Thanks :)
[G Tablet Android Development] androidnoobie:
I have been itching to get a new ROM on my G-tab ever since I purchased it from Woot. I've been scouring these forums to find the ROM that would suit me best. Countless hours of reading post after post. Was leaning more and more towards TNT Lite 4.4 and then this OTA update pops up. Talk about crazy timing. I await Roebeet's suggestions. I don't want to update to 4349 and not be able to get a new ROM on this baby.

Dying for apps though, stock OS is killing me...sigh
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
so....

Been on Vegan 5.1.1

1. delete all apps

2. in CWM wipe cache\data\factory reset

3. nvflash

- i got email FC

4. OTA 3588

- i got email FC

5. OTA 4349

- i got email FC again

6. In BL clear cach, clear data/factory reset

7. It's OK
[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
G-Harmony Gingerbread 2.3.3 with Honeycomb elements

4349 to G-Harmony Gingerbread 2.3.3 with Honeycomb elements

Wiped Data/Factory settings and Cache Partition first

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

Installation aborted.

Tried it twice. It left 4349 untouched though.
[G Tablet Android Development] asankasl:
For new gtablet users who have already installed 1.2-4349 but want to go back to 1.1-3588 (for example to try the customs ROM by XDA devs ):

I went back to 1.1-3588 from 1.2-4349 following the steps here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842000

1. Download the "TnT 3588 recovery ROM" from the link provided

2. Then follow the steps under

"Instructions for use with the internal memory:"

After that I believe you can install the other ROMs (for example TnT lite or Vegan).

Senior members please correct me if I am wrong here.

Thanks Roe for the guide there (+1) !!
[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
Thought I would give TNTL 4.4.0 another try from 1.2-4349.

Wiped Data/Factory settings and Cache Partition first this time, then installed TNTL 4.4.0

Installed without a hitch this time.

And it may be the lack of sleep, but it seems to be a little more snappy at opening things.
[G Tablet Android Development] wasserkapf:
I wasn't seeing the update either. Your post reminded me that I had altered my build.prop file in an effort to get the web Android Market to see my stock g-tablet.

I reverted my build.prop to the original, rebooted, and now it is downloading the update. I will save it (and back it up to a USB thumb drive) and then install it when I get home from work this evening.

Thanks for the reminder about the build.prop file!!
[G Tablet Android Development] bobtran:
Never really had much doubt, dispite all the controversy about TTx (TnT-lite 5.0).

I have found TTx .9.02 to be fast, clean, and stable. Looking forward to TTx 1.0 and we will just have to hold peoples hands through the bootloader upgrade process although Roebeet has made major strides in simplifying the process....far less chance of bricking your Gtab if you take the time to READ and FOLLOW the posted process to upgrade.
[G Tablet Android Development] insight3fl:
Hello Robe, I am still on 4.1.0 Can I go to new build or do I have to upgrade to 4.4 first? And, is there any reason for me to go to new VS build if I am happy with 4.1.0?
[G Tablet Android Development] lsu205:
To go from TNT with the enhancement pack back to 3588 is simple: Grab the 3588 update.zip file plus the file that goes in the recovery folder. Then power + Volume+. Going from enhancement pack back to 3588 is just like a normal update. I presume you are not using clockwork mod.
[G Tablet Android Development] lpsisrl:
My Settings>>About does not tell me the build number. Anybody help me out here? thanks.

Model Number: GTablet-TnT-Lite

Android OS Version: 2.2

Tap UI Version: TnT Lite v4.4.0

Kernal Version: 2.6.32.9-00001-g6e47897-dirty clemsyn@clemsyn-MM061 #221

Build number: FRF91
[G Tablet Android Development] therealkired:
If I'm not, mistaken, robeet built that on 3588.
[G Tablet Android Development] lpsisrl:
Thanks, I was pretty sure I was at 3588 but I wanted to be sure before I started messing around with it.
[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
If you are planning to update to the new version that Viewsonic released, you would be losing more than what you are gaining.
[G Tablet Android Development] lpsisrl:
Haven't done anything yet, but what would I be losing?
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
after installing ADW launcher i can't bootup. At loading has got stuck on a logo tnt. After clear data\factory reset it's ok. Has repeated three times. What ideas will be? heave same issue with wallpapers - just FC.
[G Tablet Android Development] brutus123:
Was able to go from stock 4349 to tnt lite 4.4.0 with no probs-did do factory reset and cache wipe from new clockwork like loader first tho.
[G Tablet Android Development] Gaslight0:
I have same problem with LauncherPro.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
To me the problem with start of system after installation ADW Launcher very isn't clear. I will be grateful for any help.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
The problem not only at me means. It is necessary to understand all together.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
Somebody knows as to inform VS on the arisen errors and difficulties?
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
This will explain things a little better as to WHY

I started using "1.1" and "1.2" terminology since last month, so I would recommend that everyone do the same.

99% of our ROMs here, including stock, are "1.1" based. So is clockworkmod, btw. Generally, you should be able to flash between them without soft-bricking your device.

TNT Lite 5 / TwoTapsX .9, UAT 3991 and build 4349 are "1.2" based. This is a NEW dev branch. I also made a "1.2" friendly clockworkmod, as well - it's buried in the TwoTapsX guide, I believe.

Think of 1.1 and 1.2 as two sides of a cliff - once you are on one side or the other staying within the same dev branch should be safe. But getting to the other side is risky, at best a rickety bridge. And clockworkmod being a bridge that's collapsed. :eek:

This is guess, but they know all about it. This is why it took them so long to release.

Remember, they support STOCK. And 1.1 to 1.2 seems to be fairly safe, from my own tests. They don't support mods and they don't don't support downleveling from 1.2 to 1.1.
[G Tablet Android Development] Naysses:
Roebeet,

I have a 3588 plain stock with no clockworkmod, no enhancement pack, just market fix. I installed 4349 with no problems. All my apps/market was not erased but STOP to work (FC). I did unistall a few apps and installed again, stil FC. So, I did a factory data reset on 4349 and start to install my apps... they are working now.

Did not tried the market fix because I don't know how to do it (friend of mine did it for me when I was in 3588). Also Quadrant on 3588 was giving me around 1820, after installing on 4349 it is 2112 with no twick whatsoever. I am sure if you or one of the devs optmize this rom it will probably get even faster.

Now, I will waiting for you guys figure it out how to install the market on this rom. I wish I was smart enough to figure it out myself.

Another thing.... usually after boot it up my g tab I had to wait 1 minute to the notification icon tell me scanning sd card.... with this rom is less than 20 seconds. Don't know if anybody had this issues on plain stock 3588 or was my tablet but it seems that with this rom problem basically gone.

Hope this help.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
I understand. But now I on an official ROM 4349. And that on it don't work ADW Launcher and Launcher PRO it is not good. Very much it is not good.
[G Tablet Android Development] roblandon:
I've just been able to compare my tablet (running VeganTab 7.0.0 RC1) and a friends running the new stock (4349) and they both seem almost as fast opening the browser and navigating menu's and the file system. He did a memory clear before updating, but I'm not sure that would be necessary.

I don't have any benchmarking tools installed on either tablet (and the time to install) or I would give a side by side quadrant comparison.

I just thought I would throw this out there for those people that still on the stock path. Pair this with the Amazon appstore and you seem to be in pretty good shape.
[G Tablet Android Development] mmenzie:
an artform??? maybe you can help me. i have read through the entire thread and followed the instructions to what i think is the letter on how to nvflash back to stock. i have done it at least 4 times now and each time i do it i gate the "TapNTap" to just the "n" boot loop. and when i try to use the recovery all i get is the exclamation point. my only way to fix is to modify nvflash so that par 9 is now CWM and then i reboot get the bootloop, reboot into recovery which this time is CWM abd i can fix and go to the next ROM. I NEVER EVER get back to stock. i really would like to know how i can so i can try 4349 but for the life of me can nort figure out how to get past the bootloop animation when i use nvflash
[G Tablet Android Development] Gaslight0:
Ok, I downloaded LauncherPro from the gMarket on the new 4349. It appears to be working correctly.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
Ok, I downloaded ADW Launcher from the gMarket on the new 4349. It appears to be working NOT correctly. Has got stuck on TNT logo again. Now I will try to download LauncherPRO.
[G Tablet Android Development] rbansal2:
that happened to me yesterday and it took me 2-3 hrs to figure out how to get out it. After some help from the devs here I was able to get out. I'll list the steps below on what I did.

1. Get recovery.img from the cwm .8 update.zip.

2. Rename recovery.img to part9.img and replace it with the part9.img in your nvFlash folder.

3. Boot into recovery and use cwm to wipe data/cache, davlik etc and then try to boot.

(if that dosnt work then download the stock update.zip [roe has them posted in a thread] and use cwm to flash to stock rom)

(you an pm me if you need any help)
[G Tablet Android Development] Naysses:
Roebeet and all devs,

I have a 3588 plain stock with no clockworkmod, no enhancement pack, just market fix. I installed 4349 with no problems. All my apps/market was not erased but STOP to work (FC). I did unistall a few apps and installed again, stil FC. So, I did a factory data reset on 4349 and start to install my apps... they are working now.

Did not tried the market fix because I don't know how to do it (friend of mine did it for me when I was in 3588). Also Quadrant on 3588 was giving me around 1820, after installing on 4349 it is 2112 with no twick whatsoever. I am sure if you or one of the devs optmize this rom it will probably get even faster.

Now, I will waiting for you guys figure it out how to install the market on this rom. I wish I was smart enough to figure it out myself.

Another thing.... usually after boot it up my g tab I had to wait 1 minute to the notification icon tell me scanning sd card.... with this rom is less than 20 seconds. Don't know if anybody had this issues on plain stock 3588 or was my tablet but it seems that with this rom problem basically gone.

Also does anybody knows how to use the web based google market?

I log in but it seems that it is not let you download even when it says it is downloaded.

Hope this help.
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
I flashed back to the 3588 stock and was able to get the OTA update. It is definitely faster. I could feel the performance improvement. However Market is crashes (wont open up). Any clues on how to debug (I have strong development background but need a place to start..like a debugger which will help me learn this thing)
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
I'm not trying to push this off me, but please ask the dev/modder who created the Enhancement Pack to see if they can build out a 1.2-based version. I would have that suggestion for everyone looking for updates.

I wrote another post on my own plans, but TnT Lite will move to TwoTapsX, so THAT should be your upgrade path if you are a 4349 user. And gADAM will be re-made to a new 1.2-based mod as well, for the same reasons. My 1.1-based mods are going to be retired (they will stay up, but no longer developed).
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
Strange. Has now install LauncherPRO. Also has again got stuck on TNT logo.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
There are ideas how to solve a problem?
[G Tablet Android Development] mmenzie:
in my OP that is exactly what i said i did. and that does not bring you back to vanilla stock as CWM is NOW installed. i am trying to get back to stock WITHOUT CWM installed so that i ac try to update to 4349. thank you for the reply though
[G Tablet Android Development] atakapa:
You'll more than likely need to use CWM to re-partition the sdcard to 2048 and 0. I had this same problem after an nvflash to stock (stuck at tapntap's "n" logo bootloop) and a re-partition then a re-nvflash to stock is what fixed the boot loop.

Edit: Also, clear data, cache, and dalvic cache after the re-partition, don't know if it's really necessary but I did it that way before re-nvflashing to stock.
[G Tablet Android Development] Lokisince89:
Just got the GTab yesterday, it went through two upgades, first to 3588 and then in a few hours to 4349.

I had been reading about the process and different ROMs, but it seems like that is partialy out the window now.

Am I best off to stay with the current version and wait a few days for the ROMs to catch up? I'm very new to this and simplicity will be very importent.

Thanks..
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
That is a good plan. Keep watching my first post as I will be updating scenarios as they are tested by myself, or other users. I believe that most mods will cause a soft-brick, but we want to confirm that.

Again, remember "1.1" and "1.2" , and you are on "1.2". There are NO active 1.2 mods right now (I used to have one, but it was pulled - I have to re-do it for 4349 and that won't happen for a few days).
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
Gapps for 4349 Stock only

Ok here is the market application plus wpa supplicant fix for ad hoc networks (important if you tether ) and superuser (root access)

I checked with stock 4349 only and it works perfectly, No FC and no problems. It includes only the minimum google apps needed for Market to work. No calendar, no contacts, no maps, no gmail. You can download from Market after installing the update.

How To install:

Extract the update.zip file and the recovery folder with the command file inside. Don't extract update.zip, jus copy the folder and update.zip to your tabled internal SD (using usb connect cable) root.

Reboot pushing the power and the volume+ buttons together and let the table to do the update.

Your table doesn't need be rooted before flashing, only stock ROM please.

Enjoy!

Sorry pulled, doesn't work properly. You need to apply the update on a clean new rom. And it still cause some problems. I will try to figure why and post something better.
[G Tablet Android Development] mmenzie:
but i thought the whole point was to get to stock WITHOUT clockworkmod??? the OP says that you need to be on stock WITHOUT clockworkmod installed and original recovery installed in place of CWM. so all your above suggestions i can do (and have done to get back to a working ROM) but it does NOT get you back to what the OP wants and thats stock without CWM installed. that is what i am trying to get to. i really appreciate your posts and i guess i did not explain myself clearly enough, but i have done all your abovce suggestions and i have a working modded ROm on my Gtab but i want to try 4349 and cannot figure out how to get back to stock without clockworkmod installed.

thanks again i hope i explained myself better
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
You can use clockwormod to prep your 1.1-based device if you need to, but do NOT use it to actually flash your device. I can guarantee you that you will soft-brick your device if you do that.

I created the GTAB 3588 Recovery Pack as a way to get back to standard recovery before attempting a 1.2 jump.
[G Tablet Android Development] just lou:
Hmm. I have ADW and 1.2 installed, and it is fine. Sorry I don't have an answer.
[G Tablet Android Development] jocallag997:
I was able to follow roebeet's directions for going from 1.1 based tnt lite 4.4 back to stock 3588 stock recovery rom. I cleared my cache and data and did a wipe before I attempted to flash back to 3588 and placed my update.zip into the SDCARD along with the recovery folder and command file. I was then able to boot into 3588 and get the OTA to 4349. I had most of the same email FC issues that other users have posted about but then clearing cache, data and factory reset resolved that. I then got the viewsonic initial setup screens. I then rooted with Z4 and restored all my apps with Titanium Backup pro and everything is working except market, but I have already downloaded all the apps I need for now until the next Rom for 1.2 comes out or a working market fix. I will use amazon app store until working market.

Thanks to roebeet and all the devs for making this device something that is workable. I will miss TNT lite 4.4 though but look forward to newer roms in the future.
[G Tablet Android Development] mmenzie:
well i have no clue what i did differntly or maybe it was because i was on Cauklins 1.1 rom (all other times i tried nvflash i was on Vegan or CM7) but i tried nvflash again (the same way i did it before) but this time no boot loop and i am now getting a prompt to update to stock 1.1.3588 ... YAY!! again i have no cluw other than being on cauklins rom why it worked this time.

thanks again to all for being patient!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] Naysses:
I am confused here... 1st you sayd to extract the update.zip and then don't extract the update.zip????
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
extract update.zip from the Gapps archive as a file, that's without extracting the update.zip contents, Updates on the gtables are always in update.zip format + a recovery folder with a command file inside.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
Describe installation process step by step, please.
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
Naysses,

A lot of the developers here use WinRar to compress their work to try to minimize confusion.

The author here means to D/L the file, use WinRar on your PC to extract the files (which will give you a recovery folder and an update.zip), and then do what he says about the rest.

The update.zip file contained in the WinRar archive actually remains zipped until the recovery process opens and uses it.

Hope this helps.

Rev
[G Tablet Android Development] just lou:
OMG. You rule. Please sticky this. :D
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
not me is Roebeet inspiration that rules. He was the pioneer here :D