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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quimbosa:
Thanks

Hello, I just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone who has provided info here.

I am new to all this but have rooted and installed CM7 on my Motorola Defy and rooted and deleted Phone and TelephonyProvider apks on my Agora 10 ", though

"Cell Standby" still shows in Battery use, I`m not sure if that is normal or whether I`ve done something wrong ? Luckily I haven`t had the problem with the screen turning on by it`s self but screen orientation does change by it`s self.

I look forward to seeing a full CM7 coming to the Agora.

Thank you all :)

It is the next day and things have changed.

The first thing I noticed today is that the tablet will not turn on unless

it is reset, it wasn`t doing that before.

Cell info no longer shows in Battery Use, good.

The worst thing is the problem with the tablets use of my Scandisk 32GB card.

Folders will not show in tablet if I create them on Scandisk card with my Win7 64bit pc,

if I create folders on "sd card" with the tablet (with Astro),

they are created in the tablet`s memory not on the Scandisk card.

This alone really makes this Tablet useless for me and I am now thinking

about trying to get my money back and buying a better tablet.

I am wondering though, if I have done something wrong or whether there is a

fix for this, other than flashing with a different Rom ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] argon0011:
Anyone have a Agora 10" with build number KATBLL10AND 20111104? Even with such a recent build number, they still have problems with the 3G/Telephone modules waking the thing every freakin minutes.

I'd like to put a different firmware on ie Cyanogenmod but doesn't seem like there are too many mods. Also many of the marketplace apps are missing, or have recently gone missing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] soupbones:
Hi all.

Long time Android and XDA users, and recent purchaser of Kogan Agora 7' tablets. My 2 kids got one each for christmas. While they are certainly no top shelf tab's, they are good enough for a basic tab.

Just a tip, I found that the ones I have don't even come with Adobe Flash player installed so there was no Flash for the browser. Not sure why, as it's running 2.33.

Anyway, after some research I found that FlashPlayer 10.2 for HoneyComb Android 3.0 seems to work real well for those flash web sites. I downloaded it to a USB key and installed it onto the Agora tablet direct.

If you find this issue, you can download it on this XDA thread here http://http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991802

I can confirm this works OK with these models, as I suppose it should.

Take care.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cmiddleton007:
Noob rooting Kogan 10"

Hi All,

I admit up front I'm a noob at this.

I've recently received a new Kogan 10" Tablet and it suffers with this wake up/sleep battery draining issue.

Problem is I can't get into the Stock Recovery menu 'Cos the back key doesn't work.

I've tried accessing the until via adb on my Windows box and it can't even see the device, but I've never used adb before so I could just be being stupid.

So, how do I access the Recovery menu, once there should I update to Clock work mod? and then how do I finally get root?

Also, this thread was started because the 7" tablet obviously used a Telechips TCC8803. How can I confirm the 10" uses the same hardware? Or doesn't it matter?

Cheers for any help given.

PS. I've just realised I'm posting this on Christmas Day and that looks really lame. Hey, I had a half hour spare to tinker :-) Anyway Merry Christmas everyone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pheral:
I got a new kogan for Christmas. I think it's a fantastic tablet for the price. I suffer from the screen turning on too. I will try rooting soon. Hopefully someone will make a cm7 port for this tablet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] soupbones:
Try this, seemed to work for me. First put the 'power control' Android widget on one of the home screens. The go into the settings- wireless & networks and put it into Airplane Mode. Then get out of there and go back to the power control widget and turn on the wireless.

Seemed to resolve this issue for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] boabby:
Hi guys.

I just got myself an 8inch version of the kogan, but i dont appear to have flash capability

or full market access. Anyone got any ideas?

Got it direct from kogan. There is no flash installed in apps. Market does not show me flash even when searched. Downloaded and installed manually from elsewhere, but no joy.

I've yet to root it yet. Is this the norm?

Cheers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flipside101:
@pheral if its a 7" then try http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101094
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] soupbones:
If you go back up 5 posts I put the answer to this issue up already.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] p2daz:
Wish I'd never bother buying one now!

After numerous issues I statrted tinkering..I have rooted the device -all good.

I've tried to install CWM but each time I try I get the same old message at Boot...

The device enter fastboot mode - please connect to PC or reset the device...

I've tried flashing with android commander but can't click the flash image/update button??

Ive tried flashing from within rom manager but end up at the same old screen as above.

I've tried flashing the Rom at the start of the thread through rom manager but with no luck ... I think I've killed the thing......

Help..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] boabby:
Hi mate. I tried this. It does view flash streams, but it's like a slideshow on all streams, and i get no audio on all streams either.

Does anyone know of a different version that works smoothly for them?

EDIT: I managed to correct this issue using the 10.3 apk listed on this thread by Geko95gek.....

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1076408.html
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] p2daz:
Well..flashed CWM using the direct fastboot method and installed CM7 - happy days.

I do still have the waking up from sleep problem though, i have deleted the two apk's but it still does it??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dmwill:
Bit an an issue with the touchscreen since doing all this and putting CM7 on....

The top and bottom (in landscape orientation) part of the screen do not work (as does left and right if in portrait orientation).

Affects about 5-10mm of the screen - so parts of the keyboard cannot be used for example.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cmiddleton007:
Just checking

Hi p2daz,

Can you just confirm how you used fastboot? Eg. what files you applied and which buttons you held to access fastboot menu?

I'd really like to get CWM on my Tablet so I can get a nandroid backup of the system.

dmwill,

Could your screen problems be due to the ROM you used being from a 1024x600 resolution display? Most of the Telechips 8803 devices seem to be this setup rather than our cooler ;-) 1024x768
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] windin:
gents

has anyone successfully managed to flash the CM7 version posted on the 8" or 10" device?

I have the 8" tablet and so far have managed to get root and install Clockwork Recovery but am hesitant to install the CM7 build even though I would like to for risk of bricking the tablet.

basically bought this for the Mrs to use as a book reader but would love to get CM7 on it see if it fixes any of the latency issues

Cheers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flipside101:
@dmwill

Did you run the calibration app if so that could be your problem, reflash and cancel out (using the back button) when the app fires up.

I'm on a 7" and did this (after 6 months of touch screen pain) and its sorted alot of problems
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cmiddleton007:
Still Just Checking

Hi windin,

I'm still trying to get a clear picture of how people are installing Clock Work Mod. Did you use Fastboot? or how did you access the Recovery?

If so how please?

Thanx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] windin:
no i am having an issue with fastboot, while ADB is up and working without issue when I put the tab into fastboot and run "fastboot devices" I get nothing. I have tried this on a mac and a windows box both have the same issues however fastboot is working with my xoom and Desire HD so the install is not the issue. Thats why i am hesitant to install CM7, even though I have a nandroid backup without fastboot I have no way to flash it if something goes tits up.

To access recovery I simply used "ADB reboot recovery" which works
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Good morning all.

First, (And foremost) Thank you to fun_ and dwl99 for all your work.

I've the Agora 10" tablet and really dislike the standard rom. I've put the recovery on and (apart from being unable to go back) it's very good. I posted my experience in installing the recovery earlier.

Anyway, I decided to go ahead and put the Cyanogenmod onto the tablet. I booted into recovery and the installed the ZIP. Anyway, long story short it completely failed to boot into the new mod and hung on the "Kogan" screen.

I reset the device and booted into fastboot. From here I could see the device

$ ./fastboot devices
????????????	fastboot

and issue commands. I tried to flash the backups I had but it didn't seem to help at a reboot.

Eventually I let the device boot (and hang on the Kogan screen and tried adb. This gave:

$ adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF	device

but

$ adb shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -

Fortunately I was able to do "adb reboot recovery" which dropped into the correct recovery.

I was able to then perform a restore, which brought the device back.

So, once again thank you to dwl99 and fun_ for making the recovery work, and to everyone else - make sure you have a full backup.

I think I might try again. :)

Aunxx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wagster:
Hi, I was looking to finally try CM7 on my Kogan and was looking at Fun's unofficial port thread here. I've not heard of FWDN before - what is that? Is that step necessary? I don't remember doing anything like that when I rooted my Hero and put CM7 on that.

Thanks all

Craig
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
4 minutes

4 minutes to get clock work on and root standard rom, nandroiding as we speak....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drachers:
Any new info or just showing off? For instance, which size Agora are you talking about?

Many thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
7" agora, haven't done cyanogen yet, was playing with stock rom.

build number is katblo7and 20111009, so looks like OS is relatively new, but still has telephony apps trying to run. had used 60% of battery in first 15% minutes of playing around. removed now will report battery usage later today once i get home...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] craigrobertson:
Hi,

Just want to give some info on what I have done.

1) Rooted with Super One Click - was fast and easy

2) Did the suggestions of deleting phone and telephoney

Still got screen flashing on off

3) Tried some apps to control signal so that screen wouldn't come on... Nothing changed still flashed...

4) Finally got CPU Tuner - screen flash solved!!!

Set the screen off profile to disable 3g signal, 2g only. Set CPU use to lowest and performance to battery saving...

Screen sorted and battery consumption is a lot better!!!

Hope this helps and will post any other results/findings

EDIT: Use Soft Locker Free from Market to stop screen on off... Must be turned off and on again if battery runs out or you turn off tablet. But this now makes it very usable...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
So I've used cyanogen for a day now, but am finding touchscreen unresponsive after deep sleep, requiring reset...

Will try full wipe again tonight and fiddle around again...

Sent from Cyclonus via Soundwave
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pheral:
Just to let you guys know there are people out there following your progress. And I for one thank you for posting your experience. It's a shame there is such a lack of knowledge to help make a good tablet great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] craigrobertson:
Hi, I want to have a look into the stock rom. How can I get this out to use in CUSTOM ROM CREATOR STUDIO??

Thanks...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] soupbones:
well the screen wake up issue is still not fixed. I thought I had it licked with airplane mode on-wifi on, and it improved the amount of times the screen came on, but did not stop it.

I decided today to check back and see if there was any new tricks, and the SetCPU solution was suggested, but this doesn't fix it either at all. I am beginning to think it is not the 3G waking the tablet up, but maybe something else.

How can I log the working of the OS to see why this happens? There has to be a reason for this to occur?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] craigrobertson:
Hi

I installed softlocker:

https://market.android.com/details?id=otis8.softlocker

It needs to be turned off and on anytime the tablet runs out of battery but as long as it is then running it stays off. This is at last what works. I have been out of the country since I last posted when thought it was sorted...

Hope this now sorts out your screen as it did mine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Agora 10" recovery

Hi.

This is for the Kogan Agora 10" tablet only. It's what I have, so all I can test on. :)

I've managed to splice the default Agora kernel with the recovery ramdisk included in the first page. The upshot is a working ClockworkMod on my Agora. This has a working back and menu keys so it becomes a proper working Recovery. There's still no way to boot directly into it though. :(

I don't know how to create an update.zip, so I've just attached the img file.

PLEASE READ ALL THE STANDARD WARNINGS, AND I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS IMAGE.

From fastboot I ran the following.

fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Agora-10i.img

Again, this works for me, but it has only been tested on the Kogan Agora 10" tablet.

Aunxx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Agora 10" recovery #2

Hi.

I've found a way to boot the Agora 10" into Recovery from fastboot. It does work so it gives me a bit more confidence to break it more trying to put CyanogenMod onto it. :)

Please read all the standard warnings. I am not a responsible adult, and as such cannot be held responsible for anything you do. :)

Download the two attached files which are the two files used to create the recovery image I posted earlier.

You also need a recent version of fastboot which supports the "-b" and "-n" switches.

Boot the Agora into fastboot mode, and then run the following command:

fastboot -b 40000000 -n 8192 boot agora-10i-zImage.gz agora-10i-ramdisk.gz

You should the see something like:

creating boot image...
creating boot image - 6553600 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 1.620s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.240s]
finished. total time: 1.860s

and the tablet should then boot into recovery -- But not the recovery partition just the kernel and ramdisk provided by the command.

This process does not change or flash any of the existing partitions, so if you have stock recovery it won't change that. It'll just give a CWM Recovery.

Aunxx.

36e96a7632bab864bd0455a561e3ce4d agora-10i-ramdisk.gz
d867bdbbca6d922a53db08a33cf0b1f0 agora-10i-zImage.gz
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Just as an update.

I've taken a backup using the "fastboot boot" into CWM, and then installed the Cyanogenmod (Which doesn't work correctly yet for the Agora 10" tablet so I would strongly advise against installing it :) )

Then rebooted into fastboot and then CWM, then initiated a restore. That put the stock software back on.

I am confident now that this backup/recovery works, and I will see if I can get the CyanogenMod to run on this tablet.

Aunxx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Managed to boot into Cyanogenmod on the Agora 10" tablet. :)

I've still to fix the wireless, but it looks and feels so, so, so much better than the stock rom. :)

Aunxx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] silverfox26:
how to root kogan agora 8 tablet there no back button ????

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
hi.

I'm guessing that the 8" tablet is similar to the 10" with soft keys for back and menu.

if so, I think you can use adb to reboot into recovery.

aunxx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Njazza:
How about keepin vol+ or vol- down while powering on?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
hi.

volume + should be fastboot

volume - should be fwdn

aunxx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drachers:
Hello Aunxx, delighted that there's light at the end of the tunnel, and thanks for taking the risk at bricking the thing.

Did you have any issues with the Agora 10" having a non-standard screen res? Or has the latest CM build sorted that?

More on the wi-fi, when I superoneclicked mine and put another wpa_supplicant on to try and get it to connect to adhoc networks, I must have gotten an incorrect one as it just connects and reconnects constantly - although it does show my adhoc network in the available networks list. Does the wifi on your nearly-working Agora do the same or just no wifi at all?

Will be great to get this up and running, can really do some serious work on the battery life.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] astalavistababy:
Kogan Agora 7" - New stock rom issue. Please help!

Hi guys,

Because I had some issues with the screen, I sent my Kogan Agora 7" tablet to service for repairement. After several days, I got it back. And guess what? They sent me a brand new one, with a new build installed on it (kubl07andc 20111224), much more stable than the one most of you are familiar with, without having all the annoying problems with the screen waking up every minute, but also without some useful applications: FWTool, Facebook, Maps etc.

I've immediately started to look for rooting it, reason for why I tried to apply the steps very familiar to all from the beggining of this thread.

And, after making sure I have the update.zip file on sdcard (from the previous stock rom, of course :((), I went on recovery mode and looked for backing up my rom. There was no such of option (or,at least, I have't seen any), I have applied the existing update.zip file.

Bad move, as starting from that point, I was not able anymore to boot into the recovery mode.

I only receive the nice Kogan green screen with the following bottom text

The Device Enter Fastboot Mode

Please Connect USB to PC or Reset The Device

Waitting..............

Starting from then, I'm not able to get back back to factory settings, to backup my data, without saying that I don't see the recovery.img, system.img, data.img or boot.img anywhere on my device.

If you know any method to do this using Fastboot or any other utility, please drop me few lines and I promise that, if I succeed to get my stock rom back, I will share it with all of you, as this build is really worth to have it on your device (referring to all having the 7" tablet).

PS: Please know that meanwhile I succeeded to root my tablet, so I have access to all the folders, but even so, I cannot find the files needed to form a consistent rom backup.

Many thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
grab the EM73-8K-recovery-signed.zip from first post, follow instructions to install and do a back up through clockwork...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] astalavistababy:
Thanks for your answer, but I cannot boot anymore in Recovery mode. Other idea/s?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
Fastboot mode occurs when pressing menu on the while booting. you need the back button on the front while booting for recovery...

sent from Starscream via Soundwave
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aunxx:
Hi,

I'm not sure if it'll work with the files I provided but back a couple of pages I left some instructions on how to get into recovery from Fastboot. You'll need a PC and the fastboot binary but you should be able to get to a recovery prompt that way.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23036448&postcount=470

If those files don't work let me know and I'll extract the kernel and ramdisk from the recovery image from the first page for you.

Aunxx.

---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 AM ----------

Hi.

I've been running the CyanogenMod on the 10" agora for about two weeks now, and the current state of play is this:

Pros:

It's CyanogenMod

Cons:

Power button doesn't work -- Ii think this is something in the framework I can change, but not had time yet. I found something on market that lets me reboot.

Seems to crash/hang occasionally when (I think) it's doing some i2c checking. Trying to work out if I can disable that as a kernel option.

If anyone wants an image to try let me know and I'll see if I can create an update.zip.

Aunxx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pheral:
Aunxx you are my hero. You devote time to this limited small platform that really will benefit from a little attention. Thanks in advance. :D. Thinks kogan should take note so their hardware is not spoiled by bad software.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] silverfox26:
Hi can someone make a idiots guide how to root kogan agora 8 ,

thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] windin:
Aunxx

I would love an update.zip if you have the chance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] astalavistababy:
Sam, I've done this so many times, it's not that simple.

To be more explicit: I was able to boot into recovery mode at the beginning when I ran the update.zip file.

After that point point in time, every time while I'm trying to boot into the recovery mode, I get into the fastboot mode with no possibility to go back into Recovery anymore.

I will try to see if what recommended aunxx is applying also for my tablet and let you know guys.

Anyway, if you are aware of any other solutions, feel free to shoot!

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
The only other suggestions I could make wold be to re download the the update.zip and reflash from settings.

Other than that, I its beyond me sorry...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] astalavistababy:
Tried this as well, when it boots, gets stuck again into fastboot screen.

Forgot to tell you that even when I try to make a factory reset, it goes to this wonderful fastboot screen.

I read that could be a problem with the oem and the solution could be to pullthe battery out and put it back again. :)

I would try this but I'm not so sure I know how. Any thoughts!??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
Pretty sure you can open the back with a couple of pins in the holes next to charger and headphone sockets.

I read somewhere to not make the mistake of trying to take the screen out of the front panel.

Not sure after that if the battery is clipped or soldered in tho...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sam.crowther:
Ahh, you need a spudger to pry the back panel off, battery is soldered in. Mine has stopped charging anyway so will go back for warranty when I can get enough charge into it to restore stock recovery...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pheral:
Spudger might just be my new favorite word thanks Sam lol