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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blubbi4ever:
I'm currently using CheckRom RevolutionHD, Hardcore Speedmod Kernel k2-12, fast dormancy off and I'm getting quite good results regarding battery life and performance (lost about 1 percent in 8 hours on standby; WIFI always on).

I only calibrate my battery, when I switch to a new romupdate.

Disable fast dormancy could be a bit helpful, if your carrier doesn't support it.
[HTC Desire S] Drummansam:
I recently received the OTA from T-mobile and have been trying to get non HTC made skins to work on my device.

I've tried numerous skins eg: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1144572 and none seem to work.

I install them without a problem, then I look in the skins menu and there are just the stock skins sitting in there.

Is this down to the skins being a bigger resolution and not being compatible with the resolution of the desire s?

I'm guessing that this is the smallest resolution device that is currently using sense 3.0.

I'd be over joyed if a dev ported a custom skin that worked with the desire s, as the stock skins are plain boring.

Anyone got any ideas?
[HTC Desire S] nevara:
Same issue here, too.
[HTC Desire S] hovie:
Same issue! We need support :-)
[HTC Desire S] Deleted member 2496007:
Unfortunately this is down to Android 2.3.5 not Sense 3.0

Without the correct tools, we cannot change things like the lock screen and bottom bar. When the m10 tools are updated, then that'll all change.
[HTC Desire S] Drummansam:
Ah ok. Well thanks for the info! :) hopefully you guys will get the tools you need ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] mangohorse:
Anyone get an email saying an ota is available today? Got it for my EVO and 3d. Of course, I'm not gonna do it, just saying look out for it.
[HTC EVO 3D] SolsticeZero:
It's probably just that security update that came out a few days ago. It basically removes the carrier spyware and patches some holes. Nothing bad.
[HTC EVO 3D] mustang_52:
Is this ota ok to take if we're stock and rooted via htc method?
[HTC EVO 3D] SolsticeZero:
It probably says whether or not it is in one of the other threads about it
[HTC EVO 3D] cobraboy85:
don't take the update. if you are running a custom rom you have no reason to remove ciq because it is probably already gone.

also, the update patches all known exploits to root the device... so if you are stock, and you are are not rooted, you might screw yourself.
[HTC EVO 3D] SolsticeZero:
Actually, the previous update with the 1.50 hboot patched all known exploits. This OTA doesn't update the hboot, so if you did the HTC unlock method because of your 1.50 hboot, you should be fine installing this. Granted, it might make some OTHER change to patch a future possibility, but that can't be guaranteed.
[HTC EVO 3D] iamdata:
Shame on htc....

Sent from my Evo 3D GSM...bring on the AOSP!!!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] steviesteve78:
Just managed to bag myself one fo these from a high-street retailer in the UK and all I can say is WOW - first impressions are really good.

Out of the box, the hardware is really impressive for a tablet costing half the price of iPad. The screen is fantastic and the whole presentation is really high end considering the price.

The only one problem is the software as it stands. It has a 1ghz A8 - like the Galaxy P1000 - however, with the software build installed, it seems to chug along - Flash player works well but does stutter on anything over 240p quality. Viewscene 3D - which I beleive is SPBs mobile shell, really lags and the web browsing experience (although accurate in it's reproduction) is a little frustrating. I replaced the launcher with ADW which works really well and the browser of choice is now Opera.

I have been searching all forums to see if there are any developers working on ROMs but as it is so new, there don't seem to be many. Is there anyone out there? I contacted Viewsonic themselves and found there response really upbeat and definitely looks like they will be supporting the software side of things in a big way.

The response suggested some big news regarding improvements to the user experience which I can only speculate on.

Good luck if you can get one - its great quality at a reasonable price.

Only question facing me know is which case to get - with the device being same size as iPad - there are plenty to choose from.

If anyone is interested in working on the software/ROM, please get in touch - I am comfortable with ADB and the command line but know very little about programming or building the OS!

Cheers all.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Jafo286:
Hi steviesteve78

I agree, Viewscene 3D looks pretty much like SPB shell :)

I just bought a Viewpad 7e for my father, works very fine for the investment. Trying to put Gapps on it with the cyanogenmod 7 gapps pack.

Did you managed to connect to your 10e with ADB ?

Thx,

Jafo
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] rustyfishhook:
Hi

Recently purchased one of these too, first impressions are good but i cant seem to get iplayer or 4OD to play videos.

Any ideas?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] guvno:
I'm thinking of getting one of these too. But I'm a bit concerened about the 'dated' SC A8 CPU and the dated OS?

Some of the things I will want to do on this is video calling using Skype (yes, I know there are other alternatives, but it has to be Skype) and playing DivX/Xvid movies and some .MKV movies. Could anyone tell me if it will be good enough? I am quite impressed by the dimensions and the screen, but if the specs can't keep up then I'm thinking of a cheap and chunky Tegra 2 tablet like the POV which is actually £10 cheaper and I'll put a custom ViewComb 3.2 ROM on it...

Any suggestions/opinions?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
Has anyone been able to root the device?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] mikilet:
You can root the Viewpad 7e with Gingerbreak v1.2 so I think you will be able to do it in the same way for the 10e.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
I used Gingerbreak 1.2 but failed.

Could you please list the steps?

Thanks in advance
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] mikilet:
Did you enable usb debugging before trying to root your device ?

For the steps, nothing complicated in the case of the 7e :

- install Gingerbreak 1.20

- enable usb debugging

- open Gingerbreak

- select root

- the Viewpads 7e reboots and is rooted

Let us know if Gingerbreak doesn't work on 10e.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Is there any kernel or custom roms for 7e?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
Gingerbread could not root my Viewpad 10E. It ran over 15 minutes and still says "Rooting...

Running Exploit...

This may take a few minutes!

Device will reboot on success!"

I then forced the application to quit.

My logcat shows the following two lines again and again

D/DirectVolume( 1096): DEVPATH = /devices/virtual/block/loop0

E/DirectVolume( 1096): Partition '/devices/virtual/block/loop0' has a different major than its disk!

Does it give any clues to what the problem might be?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Is your debug on?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
Yes, I enabled USB debugging.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
It should work.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
Unfortunately, it did not work for me.

Do I need to use any SDCARD?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Nope. My viewpad 7e can be rooted.you dont need sdcard
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] shafiahmedbd:
How long did it take to root?

(I discontinued the root process after waiting for 10 minutes.)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] hellodzulz:
Around 5 mins
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] richardhughes:
I got the 10e for my mother 3-4 weeks ago coz of build quality and looks and everything really, it really does feel like it should be double the price when in your hands. And my little brother installed superuser from the net(without rooting) and when I showed him how things don't work that way by installing a boot recovery app that needs su permissions, how supprised
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] richardhughes:
Continued (sorry) when the superuser app popped on the screen asking me to allow or deniey , yes folks this happened without me ever rooting or even trying to to root it. Can someone else try this and tell me I'm not mad. The app in question is from Google market that I sent to the view pad 10e from my nexus s(ics)(cheers koush) through Bluetooth, I can't remember the exact name but the icon for it is a hat(its a reboot recovery app). May by this can start the pro's to look into it . Coz this pad is so worth modding.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zsha:
I tried installing superuser and it didnt work for me.

I also tried installing the new firmware update...over at modaco and viewsonic sites...but when I get to the recovery menu my back and menu buttons dont operate and so cant get to the sd update choice ;-(

Anyone know if theres another way to apply the update via PC perhaps ? saw a link for {Nand}MPTool but cannot seem to find it.

And in case any of you want android market for 10e then theres a link for that at the modaco site as well... tried pasting it here but am too new apparently ;-)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] willierwil:
viewpad 10e change viewscene 3d defaults

the simple way is

setting>application>manage application>tab "all">scroll down to launcher and tap on it> bottom righ pres clear defaults
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] lckis:
Thank you Willierwil, you are a genius!

Now I have my Viewpad 10e rooted!!

I didn't follow all your steps: Factory reset is not required, and I haven't root shell either. - i.e. only step 2 to step 7 is good enough.

For the market, I followed the instructions from a Taiwan forum before this, working all along with no problem.

Viewscene3d is ram-eating. I've deleted it from \system\app

My problem now is to disable the softkey backlight for good. I've tried keyboard backlight controller, leds hack and some others but failed. Can you help?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Many Thanks Willierwill, Rooting method worked a treat.....:)

I can confirm it works on Windows 7, I used my little Asus netbook and as the poster above, only followed steps 2 - 7. You don't have to reset the pad, which is good, as I had loads of stuff on it...

Now the pad is rooted, can someone please post a list of the Junk files/apps that can be deleted using root explorer. I have deleted Viewscene 3d and the Ask Search App. Thinking of deleting Brief me and Wild Tangent Android Games and other stuff, but want to be completed sure of what I can delete before deleting them.

Thanks..
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] lckis:
viewpad 10e rooted and trimmed

I've deleted the following system bloatwares:

1mobile market

Amazon kindle

AndroidGamesApp (wild tangent)

Ask search

Briefme

Czcupdate (apk & odex)

Dropbox

Tuneinfree

Twitter

UG

Userguide

Viewscene

No need to worry at all. Just keep a copy of the apk, and you can put it back any time.

Also made some tweaks to the Build.prop

Running smooth and fast now, more free RAM, no problem so far.:)

It's so beautiful and value for money!

Others had given up too early. What a pity!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] salpap:
Rooted!!!

Many many thanks to willierwil at last rooted now we can enjoy this machine to the full. :)

and many thanks to zen200 for get the market working too all we need now is ICS
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zen200:
Few things that I am really having trouble with.

Iplayer not working smoothly at all and you tube app not installing and wont play from main site.

I did have it working once, but that was before changing flash version and installing iplayer.

Has anyone got both working ?

Maybe this device would have a ics rom made and intergrate iplayer, youtube, ebay, Facebook as standard ??

Anyone got the knowhow ?

I just dont get alot of time at the moment to learn new tricks.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Thanks for this, very useful. Don't know how to tweak the build prop though.. lol.

I agree with you, too many people giving up to soon on this. The first one I bought I had to take back due the screen popping up, got it replaced, tbh, it is the best £200 I've spent. It is well worth the money and well worth the time for a custom rom to be built, either that or wait (forever) for viewsonic to release ICS.

I have installed Netflix and plays the films no problem, however, the pic quality looks like a 16 bit snes game, don't know if it is to do with the pad or Netflix though. I have downloaded the YouTube app, a modded version and it works fantastic, video quality is better than Netflix. I haven't tried iplayer yet but will try it.

Edit: I have tried different versions of iplayer, can't get any of them working for recorded programmes, but live tv works. I only tried live tv on iplayer version 1.0.4, but I presume it works on the latest version, if not, download 1.0.4. BTW, I haven't updated my flash player so it was flash player 10 that was pre installed on pad that worked.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zen200:
Hi gstar,

Can you let me have the link that you got the modified youtube from that works in this 10e tablet.

Thanks
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Hi Zen, not sure if I'm allowed to post the link so won't just in case.

Google mobilism market or if you have the application even better, on there, search for 'YouTube v2.4.4 mod with 720p HD playback', dated 3/10/12, It works brilliantly.

Hopefully the links from there are still working, if not, let me know and I will upload to rapidshare for you.

GSTAR
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] rustyfishhook:
Folks, figured it might be of interest to some, noticed the viewsonic Europe site has made the kernel source code available for download.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] laptopu:
They sure do, this is great news. Now we can start to have a party with this.

The code is here:

http://www.viewsonic.com/support/do.../viewpad10e/ViewPad10e_Kernal_Source_code.zip

428Mb download.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nitrowing:
A big "Thank you" for the root instructions - worked fine from W7x64 Pro.

I deleted a couple of apps but can't shift Wild Tangent or Vortex Player :confused:
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] agrickard:
Been away and yet to try to root, but will once caught up with work! Thanks to all for persevering.

Could you give instructions on how to mod the Build.prop, or package as an .apk, if that's possible, please?

How bad was the screen? Mine's raised a little top and bottom and can see LEDs shine through small gap and wondering whether I should return to Maplin for a swap, but I wasn't expecting top notch build quality for the what I paid (got it at the £99.99 glitch)!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] lckis:
Build.prop tweaks

1. install & run Root Explorer

2. go to /system

3. mount r/w

4. open build.prop in text editor

5. add tweaks as text

6. save & exit, will backup automatically

7. reboot

There're lots of build.prop tweaks on the net, but not all work for every device:

http://techwithric.com/speed-up-your-android-part-1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1227269

I didn't try them all, just added the followings which I feel good and safe:

debug.sf.nobootanimation=1

wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180

pm.sleep_mode=1

ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0

debug.performance.tuning=1

video.accelerate.hw=1

dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m

windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150

You may play around and share with us the result:)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] willierwil:
viewpad 10e mods

i installed:

-root explorer

-Teamviewer to enable working on a remote pc

-rom toolbox (fantastic software for mods and change automatic apps startup)

-System ( application manager very fast and simple to kill process)

-Titanium Backup (best ever)

-Rom Manager

-Root Checker

-aTorrent

-googleMaps

-kingsoft Office

-oneNote

-Moai FLV Player

-Moai FLV Tablet

-Mobo Video Player Pro

-SWF Player

-SmartSwf

-SWF transcoder

-MX Player

-PowerAmp

-Windows Media Player

-OperaMini

-OperaMobile

-Skyfire

-Twitter

-Skype

-WebMasterLite

-HTML

-Contacts

-Gmail

-Email

-DualBootHelper ( does nt work)

Best soft anyway is the Room Toolbox which has a black background icone with a yellow half eagle wing(right one) open.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nitrowing:
Excellent recommendation, it got rid of the last bits of bloatware that System Tuner failed to uninstall :)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] willierwil:
viewpad 10e boot logo

... triyng to find the boot logo of Viewsonic and remove it .... cannot stand it nomore. also got to modify the keyboard keyz value and functions.

anyone with hint?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nitrowing:
Rom Toolbox can change the animation, I can't change the logo :cool:
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Hi will,

Go on root explorer, then /system/media.

The bootanimation.zip is there. So is the boot.mp3 and shutdown.mp3.

Just a question though, I have loads of bootanimations saved as zips on my xperia x10i, would I be able to use them on this pad?

Tell you what, will try them after I've had me Takeaway and let yous know if they do work. If they do, I will try and find the thread they were posted or I can upload them to my rapidshare and post link.

EDIT: Ignore what I have said, was getting mixed up between the bootanimation and the initial logo when first switched on. I'm guessing the logo is built into the rom and not the actual android system itself.

As you can tell, I'm a newbie and don't know much, think I will shut up and leave it to the experts :)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] mikeioannina:
I've uploaded the kernel source from viewsonic to github, if anyone is interested.

Here's the link https://github.com/mikeNG/viewpad-10e-kernel-2.6.35.7
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Could someone please either post a link to the original flash player that came with the tablet or tell Me the exact version that was on it. I lost the original flash due to trying different versions with iplayer, now I can't even watch live shows or other videos.

I'm a bit angry that they say this tablet supports flash, but we can't get the recent flash player 11 to work. I hope this tablet takes off like the viewpad 7 did, it has so much potential to be customized and to be a all round better tablet.

P.s. Is there any word yet on when ICS will be released..

Thanks
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] willierwil:
viewpad 10e in pieces

....right, last night I cracked the screen (dropped on the street) sob sob sob, but fortunatelly its still working , ! super surprise !, so then i took the occasion to open it up and take some pics of the hardware inside, here we are:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNaXViZjA1QzlEdUU

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNU1NZOVlNWEVqS28

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNLU56SjNQVHZ2dlk

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNTzJQWmNjTjdWbXc

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNVzIzTkVmMnBjdFU

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNNnYwanpjNW40eEE

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNM21sdmlodlRmX0U

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNS1lzN1NrV0NzZk0

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNZ2ZueFRlNFhrTFU

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNNjY5d0VpSTI1NTA

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNZ0FkNDA4X0ZhUUk

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNQzFNekg3OHRydDA

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNVTRkOElSTTdhWHc

market 3.4.4

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Pl_rPbMSHNQ1ZqM2pURW9UVEU

as soon as i v got time i ll put all the files I have in it

wil
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] indyend:
Wow!!! you did it. hahahahahaha
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zen200:
We all made good progress with this thread with the market and root.....

But it seems that we are still not any closer to getting basic tutorials for things such as iplayer, youtube etc.

I am having trouble with both the above, to the point that im thinking of selling up and just go back to my old netbook which does everything and much much more. :(
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] ando44:
ROOT!

Thank you SO much for this. I had all but given up (it failed multiple times) then I thought I had better use the version of Super One Click you had instead of the most up-to-date and hey presto, worked first time!

I had bought this tablet specifically from Maplin because it was in my price range, in a shop just down the road and I had seen your post about rooting it. Looks like I did the right thing, thanks! :)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] willierwil:
Pls rember to click on thanks button if you find usefull material
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Zen, don't give up on this.....Here's why...

I have managed to get 2 versions of flash player to work with iplayer. It plays recorded and live Tv channels. First, I recommend uninstalling both iplayer & flash player that may be on your pad. Also, go on root explorer to folder system/apps and delete any files relating to flash.

The 2 flash players I got to work were:

Flash Player 10.2.157.51

http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/ge.../android/10.2.157.51/install_flash_player.apk

Flash Player 10.3.186.7

http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/ge...e/android/10.3.186.7/install_flash_player.apk

I choose 10.3, but both work. Now, go to the Google market and do a new install of iplayer version 1.3, If you don't yet have it, see if 1mobile has it, if not search online.

That's it, both recorded and live should work now. The problem I have though is, I am tethering my pad to my mobile and not getting excellent speeds due to area, so the picture wasn't excellent, but worked .

Hope all this helps......

Also, Zen200, did you not see my previous post about that modded YouTube app, if you did, did you download it. If you had problems getting it, I don't mind uploading it to my rapidshare and posting the link, just ask.

I now have root, Google market, YouTube & iplayer all sorted. What's next to do?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] ando44:
Thanks for the advice on iPlayer (that was the last thing I had to fix) and also for your fixed YouTube apk which also worked flawlessly. I just updated the installed stock flash player to 10.3 from your links and it worked fine with my already installed iPlayer. Proof this site rocks :) Thanks again!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zen200:
Thanks Gstar.

Any chance of the YouTube v2.4.4 mod with 720p HD playback file ?

thanks
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] ando44:
Mine shows HD in the top right for some videos so I think it might already be working.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nitrowing:
Still no sign of ICS? :rolleyes:
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] zen200:
Not that I have found :(
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] nitrowing:
I was just wondering as there's no mention of ICS on the webpage http://www.viewsonic.com/products/v10e.htm
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] ando44:
I remember reading somewhere that ICS was delayed until the end of May. I will try and find the news again.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Gstar32:
Correct ando, it does come up with HD top right sometimes.

As for the ICS update, I got a sneaky feeling they might not release ICS now. They keep saying different dates and after a flurry of emails they have just released the kernel source code. Also, don't forget, the android version we have on it now is not actually certified by Google.

They obviously wanted to target the budget market with this pad, we basically got what we paid for. I wonder if it would of cost them more to get a certified version of android, if so, why would they go to the expense of developing ICS for it as well....
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] ando44:
I cant find the news about ICS again but I am pretty sure it was reputable enough. I wish I could find it!

I hope it does materialise as I would love ICS on this :)