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[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Replacing Boot Animation (3rd Boot Up Screen)

Z'up Crew!

I'm Running 3.3BL1.2

I want to replace the Boot Animation on this ROM (The 3rd Boot Up Screen)

I got the first two boot up screens replaced and now I want to replace the 3rd one with something more.."Animated"..like the original Honeycomb Boot animation.

All my research is pointing towards simply placing the "Bootanimation.Zip" file in the LogoData folder in the Root directory... BUT!.. I was thinking that the Original Boot Animation that comes with this ROM should be in there.. But the folder is empty...

Can someone point out where the Animated "Android" Bootup file is?

Edit: Found it in System/Media

Sweet! now I have three peices of great eye candy during boot up!

I've uploaded the files in case anyone wants to change thiers.

They are both very old but at the very least they lend a touch of originality to this ROM.

"Bootanimation.zip" is a smaller resolution 800x400 I think and has an "HC 3.0 Introduction" business like appeal to it. I didn't like because of the resolution size.

"HoneyComb BootAni GTab.zip" is 1024x600 and is IMO better suited for this device. remember to change the name of this file to "bootanimation.zip" if you plan to use it.

@Zyhong: Once Again.. Great ROM Brother!

:cool:
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajeevvp:
Do that. The guy says that the script will work on tablets too--so give it a try.

The number one source of errors in the software industry according to the statistics.

I used to have periods when the whole UI would simply freeze while the system was busy killing processes. That hasn't happened since I started halving the values about a month ago. I would give you my script, but, it relies on a different awk implementation than the busybox one that's currently on the tablet. Both that busybox awk and gawk-4.0.0 didn't do the right thing when I tested them.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billsan101:
I had actually bought it in the past to try to fix the issue, and it didnt work then. Still doesn't seem to right now. =/

Is the microsd card supposed to be labeled under mnt as "external_sd"?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsu205:
cpumaster

does this from require cpumaster or is it better without???
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michaeljc70:
Does anyone know why the battery statistics (what used what % of the battery) don't work in this ROM? Is there an alternative app? I am getting horrible drain in sleep mode and can't figure out why.

When I try to use spare parts, it FC's when selecting battery usage.

I am trying Watchdog now.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rover442:
Keep Waiting

Funny thing. Myself and others have asked this question several times and the Dev refuses to answer this rather simple question. I'm betting you and I will be ignored again.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rgc6789:
I hope things continue to develop. I really like this ROM, but I've noticed a slow down overall with most ROMs - must be vacation time.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michaeljc70:
I turned off wifi and am still losing about 6% of battery per hour. Watchdog hasn't identified anything misbehaving.

I am clueless as to what else to try. I thought it was something (widget, background process) refreshing data. 6% x 8 hours at night means 1/2 my battery is gone.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Nvflash of 3.3 BL 1.2

Ok so, just for sh*ts & giggles, I managed to make an nvflash of 3.3BL1.2 in the event of a soft brick while I experiment with this rom.

Its a clean install so anyone wanting to use it may do so instead of having to start from scratch with tap n tap and work their way back to 3.3.

The link to the file can be found on the following thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1204089

The only change I made was replacing the third boot up screen from the "ANDROID" animation to the original psychedelic honeycomb animation sequence.

This is my first attempt at making an nvflash and I don't know if anyone has tried it yet so if anyone decides to give it a try please let me know how it worked for you.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yahnick:
Trying now. Been switching back and forth between VeganTab and GTabComb. Really miss all the working parts of Vegan, but HC is very cool. This quick jump will at least take some of the pain of going back and forth between BLs.

Link to your NVFlash deleted.

Downloading now. Thx.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
the link is spitting out a bad file, correcting with a fresh upload now..

Sorry bout dat!

Edit: Download link fixed
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koolham:
Audio Static Workaround

After googling the random audio static issue with some of the g tablets, would it be possible to include a workaround setting where the audio is automatically muted before going to sleep and possibly unmuted after waking up? (seems to be the only workaround to keep the g tablet from producing the audio static issue (otherwise may require a reboot).

Thanks.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KJannot:
I notice the dev thread for this mod has been closed, while others are still open. Hope that doesn't indicate something about the further development of this mod--so far, it's the one that works best for me.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashort79:
Zyhong, thank you for all the help! I got it to work finally. It wasn't anything I was doing it was my USB port on the computer going bad! I love this ROM. Thanks again :D
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skylightmissing:
Posting on TabletRoms.com

Zyhong,

I am pretty new to the Gtab world, and have done some research before deciding that the ROM for me was GTaBCOMB. Awesome job.

I found the following posting and was hopeful it can help the develoes here progress with this great ROM

RaYmAn’s Honeycomb Breakthrough

TR Elite Team member RaYmAn has announced his initial success in getting unmodified HC to run on the Adam. Current HC roms are using the 2.6.32 linux kernel, which is actually the one used for android 2.2, Froyo. Honeycomb was written to run with kernel version 2.6.36. Without the source code for HC, developers were forced to find creative ways to make functions of the tablet work, with a kernel they had the drivers, etc. for. As of now, while wifi, fully accelerated graphics, and several other functions work, RaYmAn has stated he still needs to write the drivers for touchscreen, gps, accelerometer, and other functions. When complete, this should be as good as the HC version on any tablet that comes with it preloaded. Don’t forget to thank RaYmAn, and all our developers, by donating to the beer(or pepsi) fund.

How relevant is this development for us gtab owners?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yahnick:
Gave it a shot a couple times with no luck. First time I was stuck in a boot loop and last time was birds. As many girlfriends have told me, "It's not you, it's me." I'll give it a few more attempts.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Thanks for reporting back with your results..

Another user posted simular results with many FC during initial setup wizard screen. He Wiped Data/Cache/Davlik with succesfull boot up into Initial Setup Up Wizard afterwards..

But clearly the nvflash kit is still very buggy..

I guess I need to work on it..

:(
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strra:
i feel like this "reorganization" of xda has all but halted most development by making it difficult to post
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schettj:
Yeah - isn't it great? I know I feel so much better now. Oh, wait, is there a complaint forum? I guess I should post this there.

Anyway, do please let us know somehow (perhaps flairs? Semaphore flags?) if an update is available - and thanks for all the effort on the rom!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aasoror:
Actually RaYmAn has come a long way since this news quoted above was published.

This is very relevant to the GTab, we have wonderful kernel developers here (pershoot and clemsyn among others) once RaYmAn's kernel is ready for prime time porting for GTab shouldn't be a problem for them.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skylightmissing:
Excellent news!!.. Thanks or confirming.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Hopefully, Zyhong has applied to become a recognized developer with this site so he can post updates to his locked thread.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr Dasher:
Hey Tekrhino,

Your NVFLash backup worked for me. I was able to install and load into HC on my Malata ZPad. I still have the home button issues but I don't think that's related to your install.

Thanks

MD
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bishan:
Getting green or white screen after loading gtab3.2 1.1BL from Vegan7.0 ROM

I did all the steps mentioned like doing factory reset, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache, partioned to 2048,0 ande finally updating it from the zip. I am able to login and able to see the pretty UI, open all apps etc, but after using it for around 5, 10 mins and then if i reboot or shut down and start again, i am getting a green or white screen along with dotted line on the left most side. Any help on what is going on here. I tried the proces of reloading it from CWM several times but still having same issue. I tried to put first 3.3 due to same issue tried again with 3.2 but no luck. Any one faced similar experience.

Thanks in advance.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Thanks for trying it out and the feedback..

Now its my turn to help you with the Homebutton Issue...maybe...

I have not had this issue with the home key opening the clock app.

One time (using 3.3) my home decided it didn't want to work at all.

What solved it for me was a Clean install of 3.3.. I'm guessing you already tried that with no luck... BUT!!

I found this info on the following thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1177174

Thanks to the OP of that thread [kicker22004] for the find!

So what I would suggest is:

Using EStrongs File Explorer.. Under settings Enable the "Root Explorer" option and Enable the "Mount File System" option.

Then navigate to /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl and open it using what ever text editor you might have on there.

It should look like the following:

key 217 SEARCH
key 102 HOME
key 139 MENU
key 158 BACK

key1 ESCAPE
key2 1
key3 2
Etc..Etcc..

Look at "Key 102" on the second line and see whats there.

If it doesn't say "HOME" like the example above then edit that line on the file to reflect the correct key.. If it does say "Home" then ... well.. I tried...

Good luck!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Links2004:
hi,

can you pls support the Hannspree Hannspad the rom is runing so fast but the G-Sensor is not working :(

Markus
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigblue206:
Anyone come up with a good fix for the random freeze up issues with this ROM. I love just about everything about it but I get so many freeze ups. I watch alot of videos on the GTAB and it freezes whenever I watch anything.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johny.mnemonic:
This was solved long ago. Lower the cpu frequency from 1.4GHz to 1.2 or 1GHz and you should be fine...
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigblue206:
Thanks for the info.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptgptg:
anyone try an LCD density changer on this ROM? I have tried several, all of which (sometimes) work at first, but do not keep the setting and many times cause my tablet to lock up and need to be rebooted.

Regards,
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gaelic241:
Fantastic

First and foremost thank you for your hard work on this ROM. I flashed 3.3 last night and my Gtab is running smoother and faster than ever. I have not run into a single issue, hang up or anything. I am thoroughly impressed! Now I can say that this Gtab was a good investment!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dj710:
Has anyone been able to get bluetooth tethering to work in this ROM? If so could you please tell me how.

Thank You
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustinw82:
I'm having an issue with Rockplayer. I bought the full version. Whenever I reboot, the red r comes back. I have to manage, clear data, and then reactivate it. I have to do it after every reboot.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javiernunez:
Has anyone experienced the "Sleep of Death" with 3.3 when it goes two minutes and go to sleep after fifteen minutes or so and want to get sleep restarts.

I tried about 30 to 50 times and 80% does not work.

I install the SetCpu an edit the files, and I still have the same problem

Any solution?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunjabusiness:
The confusion is well-founded. The OP really needs to rename this ROM.

It is not Bottle of Smoke, per se. It has a good bit of it, but is heavily modified. The person responsible for BoS (Roebeet) does not support this ROM, the OP (Zyhong) does.

To my knowledge, until NI gets their update on 6-27, no one has 3.1 anything on G-tab.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doug3673:
Can you share with us exactly what works well and what doesn't?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doug3673:
Can some confirm if the honeycomb YouTube app works on this rom and to what degree??
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiplash13:
I actually installed this ROM with very low expectations given that it is an Alpha build and does not include some key functionality (Flash support, Hardware acceleration, etc...).

However... this ROM is very stable and fast. Most apps work great on this ROM and haven't had a FC yet. The Market shows more than it ever has (even Launcher Pro Plus). The default Launcher is actually really cool as well. While I love Gojimi's Launcher's functionality, the launcher on this (which is probably the default launcher for Honeycomb???) works really nice and smooth. I am currently running on stock speeds yet the performance is very snappy. If we can get the missing pieces mentioned above, in this ROM, then it will be my daily driver without question. I may keep this on here until I have a need to use flash since flashing back to GingerTab only takes minutes.

Great work OP. Hopefully you can figure out how to keep this on 1.1 if/when they release an update for our device in the upcoming weeks. While I am not opposed to going to 1.2, there are just more options on 1.1 that I currently prefer.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] millertimefl:
The youtube app basically does not work at all. My experience is that it plays about 10% of videos. Some flash non-HD youtube videos play from the browser. You can watch youtube from the html5 website though. Everything else works amazingly well.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thejoos:
my daily driver

For me, this is my daily driver. This ROM is the only one that plays streaming videos of the site that i visit every day. I tried several famous ROMs, but all failed to play.This is my favorite ROM.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luvduchovny:
The You Tube app works on this rom, but if you are on a webpage with You Tube, or you click on a link that takes you to a web browser instead of the app, then no you will only hear audio and see no picture. Go to the YouTube app and it will play fine, the HQ even looks really good. I'm assuming the app is using HTML5 and the web is using flash (which half works).
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willverduzco:
I modified the title of the thread to reflect this.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottder:
Thanks for this, been wanting to try HC!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjsooley:
does the camera work?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMuffStuff:
I get hot reboots when installing apps from sd card.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Icedvoco:
Just installed the alpha 1.6 (based on BOS_a6.0), great work mate, keep em coming, you rock.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glgehman:
Once you reach a point where you have to nvflash for whatever reason, I think that's when a jump to 1.2 and never look back would be indicated.

glg
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glgehman:
Thanks Zyhong

Thank you for the name change, Zyhong. This will definitely help differentiate the streams, give G-Tab users a clear choice, AND allow you to develop yours as a Value Added ROM of distinction.

Looking forward to the next version!

glg
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roebeet:
@the OP -- the main change with my a6.0 (and also the FlashBack HC ROM on Slatedroid) is that we both started using pershoot's GB kernel for the 1.2 bootloader, instead of Clem's HC kernel. The reason why is because there's something in there that's allowing the PC mounting to function. Even though it's for GB, it seems to work fine on our ROMs, so far.

I'm not sure what 1.1 kernel you're using, but I figured I'd mention it.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyhong:
Thanks, roebeet. Just about to ask you how you guys get the usb pc working. The major thing I am trying to pull for this build is the usb pc mount. Unfortunately it did not work last night and I put this out anyway last night since the name change has been discussed here for a long while. The kernel I used for a1.6 is the lastest pershoot froyo. I guess I will need to push out another build tonight to resolve this problem.

Again, excellent work on BOS. It is stable and perform super well.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roebeet:
Thanks much!

Give pershoot's GB 1.1-based kernel a try - my guess is that's it's 99% the same as his 1.2 kernel, other than the voltage tweaks. If it still doesn't work, also take a look at my init.rc as maybe there's something needed in there - but my guess is that the kernel itself is the key.

Also, I just found out that my older BoS images had ad-hoc (I didn't even know that) but I had to use a different supplicant for a6.0 and that broke ad-hoc. Oh well. :(
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyhong:
thanks. will give it a try tonight.

never use ad-hoc and do not know it is broken. but BOS fixed it also mean this rom fix it:)
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thejoos:
Keep the good work going

I love the ROM. Keep the good work rolling!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottder:
I just moved from 1.5 to 1.6 (did all the usual wipes beforehand), and now it seems the home button (both hardware and software) now do nothing, the software one flashes like it's been hit. Anyone else on 1.6 seeing this?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigblue206:
HUH? Anyone else understand this?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raywaldo:
Tried clearing the app's data? Setting - apps - mgt - select the app and clear data.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raywaldo:
Sod

Most of us have learned how to gently touch the power button and WAIT a couple seconds for the tab to wake up. With that approach the "sleep of death" disappears.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
Please search the forums and read before posting.... this is a known issue with 3.3.

Set wifi to never sleep..also update your kernel to pershoots latest..

Search this thread for my earlier posts as to which kernel to use.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustinw82:
Right. The problem is that I have to do it after every reboot.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raywaldo:
Any weird issues

I have come to understand that it is less time consuming and certainly less frustrating to do the extra steps rather than fight a continual issue.

Use my "nvflash for dummies " guide to clean up your gtab. Then do a fresh flash. It is not difficult to do this but it is almost certain to fix any weird issues. http://raywaldo.com/2011/01/nvflash-for-dummies/
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustinw82:
Actually....When I decided that I would rather be on BL 1.2, I used your site to switch over and followed everything to a "T". So I have used your method. I've emailed the support team at Rock Player, but I'm sure they won't be of any help since I'm on a custom ROM. Thanks for the suggestions!
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raywaldo:
In that case, it is almost certain to be a problem of the app. It probably would do the same on any hc version.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eoniverse:
Newb here - reckless newb as I don't like reading much and would rather learn by doing. Let me add that I respect the amazing work and effort the Viewsonic community and related tabs invest in these ROM's and Kernal's. Simply amazing and I appreciate the results.

I jumped from Vega 5.1.1 to GtabComb 3.3 (BL1.1) to see what the GB fuss is all about. Completely get that this is beta. I miss the easy complete Flash functionality compared to Froyo. Specifically loading video news and sports stories from various sites (TSN's NHL hockey comes to mind.) I did use Puffin (and Opera) and it works but video stutters so - to me unwatchable. On the other hand the desktop and widgets are jaw dropping amazing compared to what I had.

If only nvidea would release the info needed for HW acceleration and have Flash not stutter. I hope at the least the details get leaked. I want to stay on this ROM because it's so beautiful but I wont. I'm going back to Froyo so I can watch any Flash video while I surf including Hulu (hack). Thank you very much for creating this and sharing and getting this far. Fingers crossed it's perfected soon because it's so close to everything I want my tablet to be.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javiernunez:
Thanks for your answer , and sorry for my very bad english.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javiernunez:
Thanks for your answer and sorry for my very bad english.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablokicks:
Cannot update

I am running 3.2 and want to upgrade to 3.3, but when i try to install the zip package in cwm i get that the package cannot be opened and installation failed. Anyone else experience this?

1.1 bl
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tekrhino:
(Without trying to sound like a perv) check the size of your package, it may be corrupt.

Re-download, it should be 110.6mb. Check post # 712 for a mirror site.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16325153&postcount=712
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heman6888:
Hi, I am a 3G zpad user. I got below issues after flashed 3.3 bl1.2. Please help.

Memory of the device should have 1GB. But now is less than 500MB

Touch screen not functioning sometimes. It requires reboot several times to get it working.

3G is not working
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raywaldo:
questions

Don't worry about the "bad english." The purpose of a Q&A forum is probably... Questions & Answers. :cool:

Sometimes, those with English as a first language have "answers" that should not be posted. It is appropriate to search the forum for the answer before posting. But you may not spell a term the same way that it is spelled in a previous post and miss it with the search.

So... If you don't know the answer.. ask the question.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablokicks:
HaHaHa, your right, my package is too small (not the first time) Thanks, got the right file size, and its worked.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Targaryen:
Battery issue

Can't seem to charge to 100% green light comes on at 93% Tried wiping battery stats in cm recovery. Didn't work...Anybody have this issue?

Also having trouble with google books, pages resize periodically and some text gets cut off.

Great job on ROM so far.

Gtabcomb 3.3

Edit: nvflashed to 1.2 bl, reflashed gtabcomb. Battery went to 97%. Left it plugged in all night, now at 96%.

Not a huge deal, but concerned I'm not getting the most out of this ROM since the cpu speed is based on battery level.

Anybody familiar with this issue/ know of a fix?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prime85:
In the settings under running services it is only showing about half the ram, is anyone else having this issue? I know the gtab has 512mb but its only showing half of that.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schettj:
It's showing the available ram for apps - it's around 300MB. The rest is consumed by the OS itself.