[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Here's a quick info-guide to currently available custom rooted ROMS for the VPAD7 in the U.S. market, including one's that are compatible with newer ITE hardware - if you have the N700, A800, etc. this might not be apply (as there are posts & questions here from newer members on a relatively new sub-forum) *** (also, the Viewsonic 10" pads/tabs/etc. are NOT the same = SEARCH first, please ....)

Hopefully, this will help some of you plan your projects while backing up your original ROM - I actually tested them all quickly over 2 days using ClockWorkMod 3.0.2.8 (updated from CWM 2.5.1.2 that most are using here, I believe) by Googlehome.

Froyo Enhanced (non OC version only) OS 2.2.1 - Baseband 3.7_125, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build 1008_3_240 (and it can boot up & rotate in portrait mode) ITE hardware is supported & once installed, boot up to Android setup screen to be activated, skip setup, etc. - ready to go.) Remember to wipe clean system/data/cache, etc. before flashing - save your CWM backup to your computer and/or alternative mSD/usb drives first.

TJ_Style's FM6 ROM - OS 2.2.2 - Baseband 3.7_125, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build 5029_3_310 (OC verison does NOT work with ITE) - need a little bit of work, to flash the stock kernel (boot.img) provided in the download links. Or, you can also use the one saved in your Recovery (CWM under Advanced Recovery - restore this immediately after flashing this ROM & before rebooting & starting up the 1st. time) It is very important to do a Backup of your entire ROM first in case something isn't done right - better yet, do a test run to make sure that you can restore properly before experimenting .... it will save time, etc. (updated footnote - it's best to use the "updated.zip with wifi fix in TJ's link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B2DB3VAO and the 2.2.2 boot.img http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DGHF1HY3 linked in the original thread also worked for me, for those of you without your saved original boot.img)

EU V1.7 and 1.7b w. ITE boot.img (and init.D support) by Amalgation - this will work with newer ITE hardware. Please check your device & developer's log w. instructions to download the correct zip file. WiFi connectivity issues fixed (with MAC address n/a & unable to scan/turning off) - flash it first and, if necessary, then reflash EUv1.7/b version as applicable, and WiFi should work (as least for me) - as always, wipe/clear dalvik, cache & system clean first, reboot & then flash the zip file ---- please, BACKUP as precaution & S.O.P.

The following custom ROMS, based on my actual tests & flashing, including efforts to patch/update boot.img, etc. could NOT get my VPAD7 with ITE to boot past the Android screen & continue to initial setup, etc.

CVPAD7 V1.0 (Cleanviewpad)

Flint V1.0 (did restore from own boot.img & get some screen response, but it's not a functioning ROM, so ....)

Wellcom A800 "stock" firmware (didn't work as flashed - could try the patch boot.img ?? once rooted, I commented on original linked post ....)

As for restoring your device to stock/factory state (if case you've "accidentally bricked it) the Viewsonic site has several *.nbo file to restore (flash by using SUTL provided via your PC) - then you need to root it again using the SuperOneClick or GingerBreak apk methods, etc. But, only one file will work with ITE devices, as far as I know - FM6 3350_0_1008_A01.nb0 & just released recently, all others are for non-ITE VPAD7's.

Comments, sugestions & questions, additions to this working "guide" in progress are welcomed & appreciated - since we got a XDA users from around the world, let's share our wisdom & knowledge. This VPAD7 is one of the few, if any, 7" tablet with both wifi & GSM/3G features, the CPU is slow by today's standard & the "X" model with faster processor is being released, so the user bases will continue to grow - waiting for our expert resident developers to cook up Gingerbread since Honeycomb is most likely out of the question for obvious reasons .... Thanks & have a nice day !

For Reference: my VPAD7 was using Froyo 2.2.2 (stock, rooted & striped of certain non-critical apps via Titanium Backup) 2.6.32.9 and Build 1008_3_350, SW Ver 3.41, FM6-001 and HWVer 107. Code M & Production Date 3/24/2011. Using ADW Launcher 1.3.6 Standalone, App2SD Free (V2.32) from AZSoft Technology . (all downloaded via Google Market (updated to 3.1.3 with apk) plus "WidgetSoid" to easily shutdown, reboot & get into Recovery.

For Car Home, the linked files can be installed to work with Vpad7 - it will allow for screen to stay on, important when using Navigation (Maps) and other Car Applications - as in most Android smartphones - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=796439 - use Astro or ES File Explorer to install the apps. Enjoy!