yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Someone posted this in this thread previously

http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/viewsonic/update-smb_a1002-4349-user.zip
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Sorry. You had asked for update.zip. I have it at 98 MB. Any recommendations on a painless upload site ?
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Never mind. The URL I gave previously is the Stock ROM. Just rename it to update.zip
[G Tablet Android Development] wheeless:
Ron:

Don't know from your description if this is the problem - but when I was learning to nvflash it took me a really long time to figure out that when trying to get into APX mode/nvflash that you push the power and Volume DOWN (-) keys.

This is the opposite of what you do when you update (power and volume UP +).

I wonder if you're seeing the Viewsonic splash screen instead of the black APX screen if you are pushing power and volume DOWN (-).

Just a thought.
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
I really don't recommend to jump to the 4349 rom right, there are to many issues with this rom, that's why they pulled it again. Just nvflash to stock and from there to one 1.1 mod or the last stable stock rom 3588. Wait for VS to fix the new rom. Unless you enjoy bricking your table :D
[G Tablet Android Development] wasserkapf:
I disagree. I am running 4349, and it works fine. Of course you have to re-install everything.

I also didn't need to use nvflash. I just loaded the firmware to a microSD card and followed the instructions for Flashing an update.zip file.
[G Tablet Android Development] thelastjedi:
Alright, looks like that is what I will do.

Thank you very much..
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
Can you access the wallpaper settings withou a FC? no. Can you access calendar settings after adding a exchange account? No. Those are just a couple of errors found in 4349. There are many more. Why you think VS pull the update? It's not because they enjoy to anger their customers, specially after the xda drama, they started to get complains from users about the new rom, but as I said, if you enjoy risks, go ahead and install it, but don't go to the mods complaining if your unit is bricked. You are the only responsible for it.

:D
[G Tablet Android Development] roadrocket1:
New member her so hope this is in the right place. Completed update from 3991 to 4349 and seems to be functioning ok but maybe a little slower then 3991. Quadrant scores 1785-1845. I was able to install Slideme and apps seem to be downloading fine. I tried a Logitech wireless mouse and it works but crosshair pointer is pretty small and don't know if that's fixable. My question is should I leve well enough alone or try to get back to3991 or earlier. I have not rooted or installed other the VS OTA at this point. Thanks for all the great support in the forums.
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
2200 for me on 4349 (early testing) - did you do a data wipe? Maybe something between the two is slowing it down.
[G Tablet Android Development] roadrocket1:
Thanks Roebeet. I just accepted the update and let it install. Do I need to do something else? I did notice when it was going through the install process after downloading that the install box looked like it closed and rebooted before it was completely finished buit it said install sucessful. I'm very new to this and treading carefully.
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
Nope, that was correct. It's just strange the different Quadrant scores. I personally use Nenamark more anymore - Quadrant seems inconsistent.

I also test on a clean system, so that could be a factor.
[G Tablet Android Development] Butch1326:
+1 I'm also getting around 2200 on Quadrant. Scores are inconsistent at times.
[G Tablet Android Development] wasserkapf:
Actually, yes

EDIT: I am using Live wallpapers, and that works. i just tried regular wallpaper settings, and yes, it did force close.

A small matter to me, since I am not even using it.

Don't know, I don't use exchange. I don't use anything that is microsoft.

I don't have ANY problems with the new firmware (ROM is an incorrect name for it). That may change, but knock on wood. You seem to have a very negative attitude, which jades your perception.
[G Tablet Android Development] kekinash:
No negative attitude, just worried about a flood of new xda members running to the mods after installing a firmware that was officially pulled off and can brick the tablet. But lately is your tablet and you can do whatever you want with it ;)

I do :D
[G Tablet Android Development] wasserkapf:
Actually, I never had any problems with the original firmware. Everybody else had massive fc's, but mine worked perfectly. I couldn't understand why everyone was griping about it! :rolleyes:

Maybe my tab is "special" :D
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
"Officially pulled"? You talk to someone in Viewsonic and confirmed that? We have no idea what's going on - their OTA updater could be on the fritz again. Or perhaps it was pulled, purposely.

I had guessed they pulled it initially, but then I saw this:

http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet/news.htm

So we don't know what's going on. With CS offline for the weekend, we may not know until early next week.

Regardless - even if it was purposely pulled, I personally think the writing is on the wall. It just requires a little bit of reading and translation, is all.

Cheers.
[G Tablet Android Development] Synman:
Someone had mentioned not having access to calendar entries after adding an exchange account.

It should be pointed out that previously you couldn't even add an exchange account so progress is progress lol.
[G Tablet Android Development] massanutten:
VS feels our pain - they are working on a remedy

Found this tweet on VS site: (I'm a noob and can't post to outside links) - modified to remove more external links...:o

ViewSonic Corp@ViewSonic, #gTablet Update: we are very sorry for the inconvenience to all gTablet users, and we are working on a remedy. ViewSonic is standing by the gTablet and is not abandoning our customers. Yes, we are selling new tablet products, but the GTablet is still an awesome piece of hardware that users can continue to enjoy for a long time to come. We appreciate all the new customers who bought GTablets recently (i.e. from the Woot sale) and we are working to get the OTA server back up and running so that they too can enjoy the latest software update. We have recently updated the GTablet Favorites page and will be posting updated information on the GTablet News and Support pages as new info becomes available. ViewSonic supports the developer community but we do not expect users to go to XDA for support. Customer Support should not be directing calls to the forum for help! XDA is strictly a resource for advanced users to customize their products. #gtablet
[G Tablet Android Development] malenhead:
Got impatient ;-)

OK so I had gone back to stock 3588 from TwoTaps and was disappointed to read the OTA had been pulled for 4349. So I flashed from the downloaded ROM. Seemed to go ok through the update but stopped at the Viewsonic screen. Essentially soft brick. I NVFlashed and back in bizness. Anyone have any info as to whether its worth trying again?

Edit: Just to show how impatient I am as soon as I got done typing I tried again and after nvflash it updated quickly and is working very fast I'll share as I play with it :)
[G Tablet Android Development] dfdtitmouse:
TNT 5.0XX to 4349

I've also "updated" for the Android Market and rooting update file (forgot the individual's name and file, sorry:eek:).

Everything still looks fine - I'm using Launcher Pro (not the TapNTap crap), no issues, even though I have to install (or re-install) other programs (either through market or sliding) to get to where I was before.

This is still not a big deal, since:

- I only use the tablet for my various techie manuals (chemical & civil engineering stuff, yes, it does seem strange, but that is how I make my living).

- email and web surfing (Android security is a joke, just like the Apple crap).

For any major work, I still use my desktop, netbook and company laptop (but trying to limit - the "security" features dampen my working capabilities, I guess that is why they are profitable!).

Currently, I don't see any need to "update" my system with 1.1 kernels - the tablet seems to be stable and I'm not using the thing as my primary work horse (god forbid if I had too).

Overall, a good update :)
[G Tablet Android Development] mdc8606:
I have been stock from the beginning, with the latest update it does seem to have problems when booting up.

Sometimes when booting it goes black screen and I have to hit the power button and start the boot over but it does end up booting up.

Sometimes it will boot up just fine although the boot time seems to be longer then before the update, although once booted it feels quite a bit faster then before.

My question is would a data wipe maybe help the boot speed and the sometimes boot problem.

I have read or thought I read about a data wipe with this new update causing a problem where you can have boot problem where the unit can get stuck requiring quite a bit of work to get fixed.

If a data wipe is safe what is the best way to do that?

Does the power on while holding the volume up button get you to a menu to do that or is it done in the configure menu once you have booted up?
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
mdc8606,

Just Power to turn it on.

Power/Volume + is you want to go into what is called "Recovery" to load software,

and do other repairs.

Power/Volume - is to go into APX mode to work with the tablet using NVFlash.

On your question: Depends on you. I'm not obsessive, but I don't like it when my

computers do things that are not normal and that I don't understand.

If you are getting a glitch while starting with the Power button, then I would want

to go to Settings/Security and wipe/reset the Factory Data. If you do that an then

re-set up the data and it is working good you are home free.

If you still have the glitch after a data wipe, then I would look at other options -- maybe

the first would be to re-load 4349. Someone has posted the D/L location

for the .zip file in one of the 4349 threads. Put the files on sdcard and boot into

recovery.

If all the above doesn't work, then a complete rebuild might be in order (again, if it

were my tablet).

Hope these ideas help you think things through.

Rev
[G Tablet Android Development] mlinder1958:
Hi rev,

You have helped me out recently with fixing NVFlash for which I am greatly indebted...

Anyway, I am now running stock 3588 9no cwm) but would like to "upgrade(?)" to the 4349. I have the zip file for it (found elsewhere here), since the Vs update server is down. Can it be installed without first installing cwm?

Or should I (or do I have to) wait until VS reinstates the update?

Thanks!

Mark
[G Tablet Android Development] mlinder1958:
Hi again rev,

Ignore my previous post. I figured it out. 4349 is (so far) running pretty well on the gtab right now.

Mark
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
mlinder1958,

All you have to do is the original Recovery install, which goes

like this:

1. Download the ROM file.

2. Get on your PC and open Notepad and make a file named

"command" -- no endings or suffixes (like .txt). In it put the

command line:

--update_package=SDCARD:/update.zip

Save to "command".

3. Now create a folder/directory named "recovery" and copy the "command" file into it.

NOTE: You can save doing steps 2-3 if you already have a recovery folder with

command file in it from something else. Just use Notepad to make sure it points to

sdcard.

4. Turn on your G-Tablet and use the factory USB cable to attach it to your PC.

It should beep the PC and you should get a popup. Tell it you want to open it up too

look at the files.

5. When Windows Explorer opens up you should have a new removable drive -- mine

is G: It will have a few directories in it like Android, DCIM, etc. (This drive actually

IS your /sdcard directory on your internal memory.)

6. Copy the D/Led update file and the recovery folder/command file combo to the drive.

The change the name of the update to update.zip. Correctly shut down the

USB connection and disconnect your G-Tablet from the PC.

7. Shut down the tablet. Then, re-boot into Recovery by simultaneously pressing

Power/Volume + . As it comes up you will see the message "Recovery Key Pressed" and

can release the keys. It will continue until a loading "box" appears with a progress

bar below it. A full rom will take a couple of minutes to install.

8. When it finishes, it will reboot right through the "birds", "G-Tablet", Tnt and "n" (which

I call the "turkey" and to the main screen. You should be good to go.

I usually check the version at Settings/About to make sure it is correct and then I

set up wifi, add location for weather and do all the little things to set up that will

let me see if it's solid and working well.

See if this helps and let me know. BTW, the is a thread kicking around that also

explains this process, but I haven't used it in so long I have forgotten where it is.

Rev

EDIT: Our posts crossed while I was writing this, so I'm going to leave it up in case it

will help someone else.
[G Tablet Android Development] joshin:
Thanks for the warning

I'm itching to update my ROM today. Thanks for the warning.
[G Tablet Android Development] TeamSpeed:
I tried to show how to set up and apply manual update.zips with a couple of diagrams as well in this sticky.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892090
[G Tablet Android Development] howardw:
I was thinking about updating to 4349 but couldn't find it in my updates box so I came hear and read this thread. Would have been nice for Viewsonic to change their gTablet news page by announcing the removal of the update!
[G Tablet Android Development] jsb941:
bricked??

I had a gtab,,, worked great with vegan tab,, worked great with tnt,,, but the "-" button stoped working,, so i sent it in ,, they replaced it with a dif. one,,, but i didnt notice it was upgraded to 4349,,, or what ever it is,,,, I tried to install cwm,, and then i couldnt get into recovery mode,,, then I tried factory reset,,,,, and now bricked(i think) what do i do???

thanks for helping an idiot,,

joe
[G Tablet Android Development] lazersate:
New G Tbalet

Hello I just received my gtablet and its 4349 i want to mod CM 7. I have all the files i need to start the process till i read this thread. So this now mean i can mod from 4349 to CM7?
[G Tablet Android Development] Mantara:
You need to down level to stock 3588 to get bootloader1.1 installed. Currently cm7 does not function on bootloader 1.2. I would say if your on 1.2 you should try version 6 of the calkulin+Clemsyns its faster and more stable and has full hardware exceleration. The only thing cm7 does better right now is play Netflix.
[G Tablet Android Development] lazersate:
Thank you for ur response. Can you point me to the stepguide to above software u mentioned.
[G Tablet Android Development] Kirkstone:
Thanks for the 6/5/11 update. Concisely explains what I needed to know and saves me 25 pages of reading.
[G Tablet Android Development] ramerco:
Couple additions to the nice update to this useful information,

If you are stuck looping to a black screen which makes the tablet look "off" you are stuck in apx mode. You generally just need to nvflash to stock when this happens. Sometimes you can nvflash CWM recovery and get into the system that way.

If you want to swap between 1.1 and 1.2 branch ROMs, you can, but you need to get a working 1.1 install and then do a NAND backup with CWM that you can later restore on your 1.2 ROM with its compatible CWM 3.0 branch. After restoring a 1.1 rom backup with CWM 3.0 branch you can install a 1.2 kernel and continue about your business. However, this process can lead to bootloops so NVFLASH should be

your friend.

It seems the easiest/fastest way to get between dev branches is NVFLASH, if you aren't concerned with reinstalling apps or whatever.
[G Tablet Android Development] angeladmkennedy:
Thank you for this information and all the great work you and the other developers have done! I loaded Vegan-Tab 5.1.1 on my g-tab today, and it's fantastic. This tablet was really useless prior to loading this OS. So, thank you for making such great software available to us!
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
I mentioned it in my link to Woot! users in my Woot! post today, but it's Settings -- About Tablet and then the TapUI version. Look at the first two numbers, it will either be 1.1 (old dev branch) or 1.2 (new dev branch). Build 4349 is a 1.2 dev branch ROM.
[G Tablet Android Development] atakapa:
D in FC

The screen you're seeing is the new lockscreen.

That padlock would be the way to unlock it. Either slide up or across and it should unlock.

I'm busily backing up data and prepping the tab for a test run of the update, so I'm not sure which way the lock needs to move to unlock it.
[G Tablet Android Development] edirector:
Did you slide the pad lock up?
[G Tablet Android Development] NinetyWt:
So, it asks you before it updates? I have turned the WiFi off on mine for the time being. I don't want it to update automatically.
[G Tablet Android Development] lllGurulll:
Weird. the weatherbug elite app and Movies app just crash all the time on this new update.
[G Tablet Android Development] just lou:
I started from scratch with NVFlash. Now that I'm back to square one, not sure what I should load. 3588 with the market or 4349 without it. :/
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
just lou,

Good job. I always enjoy hearing someone won one!!!!

The choice is yours. I never have been that attracted to the market. You can get

things so many places. And I'm not an app-addict anyhow.

My personal thought -- now you know how to get down. 3588 is solid and you can

do what you want -- or you can try 4349 again and see what it will do for you.

It is a good ROM -- it just has risks because we're moving from first generation to

second generation stock software.

Take your choice, and good luck!!!

Rev
[G Tablet Android Development] just lou:
I'm sitting here staring at the update button. lol. I really want 4349, but I NEED the Market! I'm an App junky. :)
[G Tablet Android Development] Dick in FC:
I tried to slide the padlock, but it didn't seem to want to move in any direction. or maybe I didn't try properly.

I read more stuff on the various topics, and finally opted to reset to factory specs.

Voila, yes it wiped out all the personal data (which I wasn't concerned about, since I'm still playing with it), and it now shows the update as the operating system.

Will proceed from here
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
NinetyWt,

I pops up a little message saying an Upgrade is available. If you OK it, it will download the upgrade to your table. Then, it will ask you about applying the update.

Some people just let it download and then hold off and save a copy of the update.zip file.

You don't just click a button and watch things happen -- you do get to OK each step.

Rev
[G Tablet Android Development] butchconner:
**** in FC,

You just press and slide the lock up. As you go up you will see a little dot about

half way up the screen. When you get there it will change the screen to the

main screen.

I really can't tell you how to press -- just touch and slide together!!! ?????

Rev
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
Btw, I can't speak for other modders, but this new ROM will be the basis for TwoTapsX 1.0 (GA Release). Regardless of my comments this week and the drama, TNT Lite WILL be retired as this new build has just made that 1.1-based stock ROM obsolete.

I haven't figured out timeframes, and I haven't even figured out where it will live, given the issues at hand. Probably this weekend - I was goiing to reactivate .9, but now I'll just make a 1.0 instead.
[G Tablet Android Development] hikouka71:
so what are the changes/new features of this release? its from VS?

will you use it to create new mods?
[G Tablet Android Development] jimcpl:
in the original post, roebeet said you "might" be able to flash back to 3588. Has anyone tried that?

Jim
[G Tablet Android Development] Turbo4V:
1.2 -> 1.1 based rom?

roebeet,

I'm probably missing the post someplace, but would like to know if flashing 3588 over a 1.2 based rom would allow me to safely flash another 1.1 based rom?

justin
[G Tablet Android Development] jimcpl:
Hi,

Can't you just save off the Vending.apk and GoogleServicesFramework.apk, then copy them back into /system/app after upgrading?

Jim
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
I'm testing various scenarios and will add to the first post

It's probably the best thing for me to do. For the most part, I know that most 1.1-based mods will probably soft-brick if your downlevel, and I know that clockworkmod will almost certainly cause a soft-brick. I'm reasonably sure about this because this is how 3991 was and I tested that. A LOT.

I'm testing my stuff because, to be honest, they MIGHT work and I just want to confirm or deny that. I prepped them to not soft-brick in case this happened, so now I just need to make sure of that.

Like wrote before, tread carefully. If you use a mod outside of what I support, I would recommend checking their thread to get details on what's been tested.
[G Tablet Android Development] K J Rad:
So much for going to bed early... "I love it when a plan comes together!"
[G Tablet Android Development] JGarrido:
Changelog?

Is anyone aware of a changelog for 4349? Just curious what it brings.
[G Tablet Android Development] atakapa:
The update notes are:

-Adobe Flash Support in the Browser

-Support for an external Docking station

-Support for USB keyboard and mouse

-Support Weather for international cities

-Support for Spanish and French languages

-Lock screen that optimizes power consumption when idle

Not Mentioned in release notes:

Updates the bootloader and adds a clockwork-style recovery console. I'm sure there are more updates under the hood, as well.
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Roebeet,

I have

TAP UI - v3.1.4b

Kernel 2.6.32.9-00000-10.8.2-dirty

Build number FRF91

I am not getting the OTA update and I want to. How do I proceed from here ?
[G Tablet Android Development] roebeet:
I'm not sure what "v3.1.4b" is, although it almost sounds like an old TNT Lite version. Or is that the Enhancement pack? It might be the latter.

Any idea? If it's the Enhancement Pack, then I'm not sure as I didn't build that one. You'd need to ask the dev who created it. Worst case, flash back to 3588 stock.

Also, be careful with 4349 + any Enhancement Pack, because that hasn't been tested. I'll be honest that I have my hands full with my own mods and testing, so I could really use some other devs / modders / testers handling all the other mods out there. Imo, they should all be tested because we might be seeing a lot of 4349 stock users given the Amazon $279 price point.
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Thanks a lot for the quick reply. I did the enhancement pack. I would like to flash back to 3588 stock. If you have time please reply with thread pointing to the same. Thanks again.
[G Tablet Android Development] just lou:
Wouldn't I need to be rooted to do this, because I'm not..??
[G Tablet Android Development] atakapa:
Look here for Roebeet's homebrew stock Rom's with instructions:

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

Remember that these will overwrite clockworkmod recovery if you have it installed.
[G Tablet Android Development] gunajay:
Awesome thanks. Folks like you help Roebeet concentrate on the cool stuff while we noobs get help quickly.
[G Tablet Android Development] jhreid1969:
Well, just tried 4349 to TNTL 4.40, soft bricked it. After installing, it would not leave recovery mode no matter what. Did a hard reset (power button) and it wouldn't go no further than the viewsonic logo.

BTW Roebeet, any other version you would like me to try since I'm trying some of them. Soft bricks don't scare me.