yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boodafli:
i got the woot tab today, and it runs 1.4. you can ignore the update.

i'm already rooted, and i followed the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1368599 with that specific zip, and it rooted quick like a bunny. then i used TiBu pro to freeze the vizio update, and installed go launcher (adw ex pro had too many force closes). netflix doesn't work, but it does have hulu +
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtr145r:
chances are it wont be on 1.5
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordtinuviel:
I just did a factory reset (for other reasons) and it says I have version 1.4, can I still root it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tselling:
I just received a vtab1008 from woot and it has an early version of the rom. Version VIA Plus 1.2 build 1.9.26. Is there a way to update to 1.4 and not 1.5 so I can root it? Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoCaltrojan88:
Is there any ROMs for this tab?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Factory reset wont remove root, if you didnt update to build version 1.9.27 you will be ok.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordtinuviel:
1.9.27? I'm in 1.9.57
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Sorry, typo... 1.9.57 is the latest and not rootable.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordtinuviel:
:( thanks, I'll wait....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tselling:
I posted this to the ClockworkMod Recovery thread for the Vtab1008 but thought might be of use here too. I downloaded the 1.5 update and found where it was be stored before flashed: /cache/ULI

there were two files there:

uli.txt

update.zip

The uli.txt file in the /cache/ULI directory whose contents were "Please don't erase this file!" without the quotes.

The update.zip file should hopefully be here: http://www.4shared.com/file/XakOT7gS/update.html

I hope this is helpful. I am hoping that there is something in the update.zip that can be modified to make it rootable? Or maybe someone still has the update.zip file from the 1.4 update and we could compare files or try flashing it over 1.5.

EDIT:

I also found a couple of possibly related files in /ULI/uli_rwd.

-rw-rw-rw- app_0 app_0 8040 2011-12-19 10:57 persistent-storage.dat

-rw-rw-rw- app_0 app_0 3552 2011-12-19 10:57 update-0.store
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rprr:
Tselling

Thanks. I have downloaded and am looking at it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c01e:
makes me a sad panda that my vtab auto updated to 1.5 as soon as the battery was charged... (before I could even sign in)...

Here is hoping root comes fast, Love this thing, But some of the bloat has GOT TO GO... also, this BS about not being able to update to flash 11...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverixz:
Any news on rooting 1.5 update?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DCRocks:
Got mine over the weekend (via WOOT)

It had ver 1.4, and as it had no net connection, the update didn't get pushed to it.

I was able to get it rooted with no issue, installed titanium backup and froze the update process

I had to use Go Launcher, as ADW Ex FC'ed almost right away.

I was able to remove the bloat via Root Explorer, and was able to connect over WiFi via both my Epic's Hotspot app and the ET4G's hotspot app without an issue.

Seems to be pretty responsive and better than I had hoped for.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this tablet, and feel it was a steal at the $165 WOOT price.

I would love an optimized kernel, but so far, there is little to complain about performance wise.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dms76:
I had the same problem with ADW so I'm using Go Launcher as well.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sigeltek:
+1 I use Go launcher as well..couple of cool themes available also.

hopefully more vtab goodies are coming soon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erickr56:
Has anyone enabled JIT in the build.prop? Seems rather slow in quadrant to me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
I tried, but it gave strange visual effects during animations, so i reverted.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ittakesevil:
the vizio bricking and pop message of the vizio update depends on ur launcher i just got mine today and everytime i go to a different launcher the vizio update message never pops up in the that launch. So choose a launcher wisely
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Hi, anyone with latest via firmware interested in testing this rooting method:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/1...on-kindle-regardless-of-its-software-version/

It is made for the latest firmware of the kindle fire but i think it could be possible to get this runing on the vtab as well, as it seems to enable adb root in the adb server on the device. If it does not run, we possibly can contact the dev and get it runing on the vtab with a little help from himself, possibly a small modification to the app...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesgb:
I'll give it a try.... Give me a few minutes.

---------- Post added at 11:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:52 AM ----------

I downloaded the apk file and put it on my SDCard and put it in the Vizio. I used ES File Explorer to browse to the SD card and try and launch the apk file it takes me to the Vizio "Package Installer" screen and then I get:

Parse Error

There is a problem parsing the package

And I can just click "OK" and then it takes me back to ES File Explorer....

Looks like the package will only work on the Kindle Fire...???
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Ok, we gotta contact the dev to see what the options are here. Did u download it on the pc or directly to the vtab?

Edit: sent a pm to jcase, will keep u updated here on his answer.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesgb:
I tried downloading it through my PC and saving to SD card and then putting it in the tablet, and I also tried downloading it directly to the tablet, same error.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Ok, thanx so far...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesgb:
Glad to help. Getting root isn't as important to me anymore, but I'm willing to help test things out.

The main reason I wanted root was so I could enable connecting to adhoc wifi networks so I could tether through my OG Droid. I upgraded to the Galaxy Nexus and it has infrastructure wifi, so once I root that I'll be able to tether my Vizio without needing root.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Why do ypu need to root the nexus? Afaik it has wifi ap on board and does work in infrastructure mode. At least my sgs with 4.0.3 pre cm9 does have it, which is based on 4.0.3 from the nexus...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesgb:
I have the Verizon LTE version with stock firmware (4.0.2 I think) and the built-in wifi hotspot functionality requires an add-on from Verizon that is like $20/month to use it. I rarely use it, but it is nice to have in a pinch. If you root the device then you can run the wifi tether app that is in the market.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Hmm, so verizon has cripled the gn, you wont get the updates from google but from verizon (if they decide to give it to you) which means it makes no sense having a nexus device...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwelder:
Question about the Vizio. If I factory reset the vtab will it roll the version back to 1.4?

Sent from Ice Cream Evo!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtr145r:
it shouldnt.

factory resets will only ever reset alll system and user settings as well as delete the data. one on a new version you are stuck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwelder:
I tried it anyways and it shows in settings Software Version VIA PLUS 1.4. I update you guys if it worked. I doubt it though but I'll stay optimistic.

Sent from Ice Cream Evo!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lancxeon:
Android Version: 2.3.2

Kernal 2.6.35.7+

Hardware ID: 5(PVT1)

Software V.I.A Plus 1.4

Uboot 1.1.18

Build 1.9.57

Tried everything, can't seem to root.

Is this rootable, or not. Just curious if its user error or if its unrootable.

Thank You.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Root is not possible as of yet for build version 1.9.57

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesgb:
I don't think I'd say crippled - I don't know of any wireless providers that don't charge for tethering. Even though the phone is only available in the US through Verizon it is still a google device. There is no custom skin or other junk on the phone. Verizon did put a couple of their apps on it like the Verizon Backup Assistant and I think VZ Nav, but these are easily disabled. Also the phone comes with an unlocked boot loader, so rooting the device or putting on a different ROM is very easy.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Yes, but you have to wait for verizon to provide an update, while the clean google devices already have 4.0.3 you are still on 4.0.2 and wait a while to see how updates will be late when the device is 6months or older...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtr145r:
What does Verizon have to do with the vizio tablet??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Sorry, we went ot, speaking of his verizon galaxy nexus...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jereader:
Does anyone know of any custom roms being worked on for this tablet? I would, if I could, but a coder I most definitely am not.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jereader:
BTW, I've done a number of mods to this tablet, and it is finally running smooth like I think it out to. Anyone interested in getting "more" out of this little tablet should check out rom toolbox in the market. Use the buil.prop editor and auto memory manager config tools to make some adjustments. You'll need to be rooted.

Under build.prop tweaks set your LCD density to 200 and VM heap to 48m

Under Auto memory manager:

foreground app 32

visible app 32

secondary server 16

hidden app 20

content provider 22

empty app 24

check apply on boot

under sysctl tweaks

min free 4096

dirty 90

dirty background 55

vfs 50

uncheck oom kill allocating task

check apply on boot

If you don't already have it, buy titanium backup pro and freeze the vizio update service. I've also installed hacker's keyboard and frozen the swiftkey keyboard that comes on the vizio (it was the only way I could get the system to switch to hacker's), which also seems to help things run a bit snappier.

I haven't seen any drawback to enabling JIT. to do so, you'll need to edit build.prop and add the line:

dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int.jit

I run launcher pro (free). The lowered LCD density will let you have many more rows of icons on your homescreen and in your drawer.

Also, if you don't have one, get a big SD card and do the mount point swap. If you can live without them, turn off the transition animations.

These are just some tweaks I've made that have made this little tablet seem much more usable. Are these the end-all be-all settings to use? Maybe, maybe not. I would love to see what others have done with their vtabs. Please add any changes or suggestions. I'm totally trying to open this up to more discussion. I love this tablet and want to get as much out of it as I can!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlunabby:
Need help

I did those steps but it didn't give me root what should I do?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rt1377:
jereader's tablet tweaks:

"Under build.prop tweaks set your LCD density to 200..."

This bricked my tab right out of the gate :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Your tablet is not bricked, but it can not handle the density, had the same problem while experimenting.

Here is the solution:

Turn on your device,

connect to PC,

you will need adb tuning on your device,

type

adb pull /system/build.prop build.prop

use an editor that supports Unix file format (i use crimson editor)

reedit the LCD density to 240

type

adb push build.prop. system/build.prop

reboot device.

This should do the trick, hope the syntax is correct that way, but you can check by just typing

adb

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jereader:
Interesting that this gave you an issue. I've been running at 200 for quite some time with no issues whatsoever. Were you able to repair your tab using adb?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rt1377:
I reverted using a CWM backup shortly after. Crazy that some of the same model devices can handle one setting while others cannot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jereader:
I've seen similar with my samsung vibrant. Great little piece of hardware, but every one's different. I've never been able to run stable with any overclock on it, but know plenty of others who can run up to 1.8ghz!

Anyhow, glad your tab is still working. I'm still hoping for some custom roms to appear... In the meantime, better luck with the rest of my tweaks. They are working great for me. Let us know if you find other settings that give you great results.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Overclocking is something completely different, each CPU of every make and type is different at this, that's why you have to test slowly.

What we have here is something i don't understand either, seems to me they changed something on the graphics part of the soc. Can you both do a 2d graphics benchmark to compare results?

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rt1377:
We should pull all tweaks and such to a new thread. But for continuity sakes, here goes for now...

For reference, I am currently on VIA 1.3; purchased just after the 1.5 update was released and 1.4 was no longer available.

I downloaded PassMark PerformanceTest as it was the only benchmarking platform I saw which gave a detailed dataset as well as a metascore. The app is beta; so of course, at least for me, it would hang during the memory read test while trying consecutive runs. I had to restart the app between each run.

First run / Second run / Third run

2D Graphics Tests MetaScore: 643 / 629 / 635

Solid Vectors: 1764.3 / 1474.1 / 1473.9 Vec/s

Transparent Vectors: 927.6 / 918.6 / 929.5 Vec/s

Complex Vectors: 43.1 / 43.0 / 42.8 CVec/s

Image Rendering: 452.9 / 453.9 / 453.7 Img/s

Image Filters: 19.2 / 19.1 / 19.2 Flt/s

Serial: TFCILAAM4109***

Android: 2.3.2 GRH78C

Kernel: 2.6.35.7+

Hardware: 5 (PVT1)

Software: VIA+ 1.3

Uboot: 1.1.18

Build: 1.9.30
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grnsl2:
Fade, Did you by chance figure out the wallpaper issue? I noticed that with GO Launcher, at least, if you select a wall paper either from your gallery or with a program like Zedge, I restart the GO Launcher. Once it restarts, it's changed within GO... Does ADW have this?

Edit:

Never mind on that. :)

Other than that, I've jumped into this forum way to late apparently. I opened the 2 of these I bought, let them update and now found this. Still reading through the thread but I'm really bummered out and crabby about this. No Root and SD card crap? What a joke and disappointment. I can live without root, don't need my kids screwing up something big, but that nice 32Gig card is just sitting there empty day after day. My kids are wondering why they can't get more programs on their Tablet. Now their buggin' me saying that the iPod is better. ha, like i need that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamSonoma:
Same boat here. I am debating returning mine. Trying to be patient though. Only have had it since Jan 1, 2012.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sensation TMO:
How to force install apps to SD card without ROOT

Try this

How to force install apps to SD card without ROOT!!!

Note: Works on both froyo & GB

Source:Androinica How to Install Apps to the SD Card by Default on Android 2.2 Froyo (not for Ace)

You can find the latest version of this tutorial here. Though I will try to keep updating this thread too.

Getting Ready:

1. First you have to enable USB debugging on your Android device from Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.

2. You need to download and install the latest Android SDK on your computer

3. Install the latest java SDk if you don't already have one.

"cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools"

"adb devices"

"adb shell"

A $ sign should pop up

"pm setInstallLocation 2"

Another $ should pop up

And your done. Close everything, disconnect phone, turn off phone and then turn it back on again

Note:Now the phone will be set to install all apps you install onto the SD card. However,

current apps on phone will mostly still be stored on the internal memory.

This process doesn't move these apps for you, it adds the ability. So you must now

manually move those already installed on the phone. Install some apps like app2sd etc
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marvin02:
You don't have a handle on the problem. The memory mounted at /sdcard is the internal user memory (2.4 GB) that comes on the VTAB. Currently the only way to utilize the external sd card (user installed) is by rooting and then modifying the mount points by editing system files.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scott0968:
A little help for a Noob here. I have my vtab rooted and I've installed Clockworkmod, but when I was trying to do a restore I got an "Error while restoring /system", and now my vtab will only boot up directly into the recovery menu. I checked the log and the error that stopped the restore was a tar: invalid tar magic. So it appears that my System tar file is bad. I tried adb to see if I could access the tablet that way and the device won't even show up. Anyone have a spare system restore tar file I can borrow to restore mine?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nalby:
Any updates for us with the newer vtabs. I have 1.4 software but build 1.9.57 so I haven't been able to root. My vtab is really slow as internet goes but I have great network strength at my house so I know it's not the connection, any thoughts?

thanks Jim
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtr145r:
has anyone tried gingerbreak??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scaleman75:
Not sure if this helps.

I have upgraded to version 1.5, and trying to root, so my experience is very limited on rooting.

My two cents I noticed and thinking outside the box please correct me if I am completely mad, but hoping to brain storm some ideas. I am finding out there is not many options of exploits on the gingerbread, that I haven't tried already and they have all failed, Google is trying to secure their software.

But, have you noticed in the naming convention of the firmware is similar, what if you upgraded thru recovery with the same naming convention but with a modified file to root the device .

cs48l10a0_cvt_bxr_cbe_48_mdrc_aec_txns_1mic_8_rev17_00.bin

cs48l10aa_cvt_bxr_cbe_48_mdrc_aec_txns_1mic_8_rev01_00.bin

When I bout this device, I was hoping for more support out there, but I thinking everyone is scratching the heads right now.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sam8:
Arabic Fonts

Hi everyone,

I'm new here, and I need help to install arabic fonts to my VTAB. It's already rooted, but i need the next step. Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcjc:
Update coming .....

For all of you who still have this device..... not sure if anyone else posted this kind of response already......

capture of live chat session with Vizio support:

Gabby: Thank you for contacting VIZIO Live Chat, the home of Entertainment Freedom for All. This is Gabby in South Dakota. Have you ever contacted us before?

Marc : no

Gabby: How can I assist you?

Marc : Is there an O/S upgrade planned for the VTAB in the future? Looking to be able to take advantage of external SD Card storage for apps. My device needs to have an app removed for each time I want to install a new one.

Gabby: Here at VIZIO we pride ourselves in providing best in class customer support and all of our support is U.S. based, and I can assist you with that.

Gabby: I do apologize there is no information at this time if you will be able to do this.

Marc : okay... is there a planned upgrade in general at this time?

Gabby: At this time the only thing that is being upgraded is android to honeycomb that will happen this month.

Marc : excellent... something to look forward too, hopefully it fixes the issue I am having.... thank you for your time
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamSonoma:
Believe it when I see it. :) Oh wait, that is my AT&T response...

Just curious though. Since we have buttons I did not think Honeycomb was possible.

Anyone tried to root it manually?

http://www.erodov.com/forums/how-root-any-android-device-manually/43325-page2.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwelder:
Interesting article. My only concern would be that we cannot remove the battery from the Vizio I don't think. Those instructions call for a battery removal at the end. I would be interested to find out if this works.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamSonoma:
Getting into download mode is the important thing. My captivate allowed me to hold the volume buttons then plug in the USB cable. I know how to get into recovery but not download mode. Recovery mode does not connect to the PC via adb.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwelder:
Is download mode the one with the triangle? I can get it there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamSonoma:
I believe it is recovery mode as you get the menu if you press the home button.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
so i am looking into buying on of these for my wife. i would assume it would come updated already. is the latest update rootable?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
Short-term answer... no.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
since you seem to be the guy here in this device. any where that its being worked on? another site i could follow progress of it on? seem to be only tablet i like with 802.n capabilities.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FadeFx:
I'd definitely go for something different, vizio seems to have two left hands in terms of software development...

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamSonoma:
Vizio vtab

I would have to second that. I am about to pick up a Acer a500 for a good price. Why? It is supported by the communities. Also I hand a chance to play with the Visual Land 7" tablet. It works great for my short time playing with it. I only had to add android market. Tried to root it but since it comes rooted that was a problem ;). I found the g-tablet.zip(Google apps/android market) and using android command via adb(no problems here either) backed up the system/apps folder and dropped the system/apps files to the tablet. Opened market. Signed in. Started playing. My friend payed $150 for it and the specs are nice.

I am not afraid to test this out but fair warning it is entirely possible le to create a nice paper weight.

What ever you get:

1 try to get a good report on a tablet. For me the VL7 worked and for the price...

2 make sure their are at least a few custom Roms, stock rom and plenty of Developer support. I am not knocking the guys here. They are very helpful. Vizio is my thorn.

Oh well. Sorry for the rambling. Good luck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
Lol i ordered it already. Itz for my wife. Shes not a geek. Its a refurbished so good chance ot could be old software. If so ill root. Got her a 32gb card for it. Its one of the only ones i found with 802 n

Sent from my Miui powered Evo 3D tapa tapa tapa