yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hoth.peter:
Charger considerations

Hi,

I need advise for the following:

Charger A (Li-polymer battery) output : 5V, 1A

Charger B (Li-polymer battery) output : 5V, 500mA

Device input: 5V, 750mAH (Li-ion / Li-polymer)

When using Charger A, some people comment that it will limit the current of 750mAH for the device and the device's battery should be fine since both the charger and device are at 5V. However, some people comment that this will shorten the battery life of the device since it will perform a 'quick charge' using 1A.

When using Charger B, some people comment that the device will draw more current than it can deliver and causes it to heat up and reduces the charger's life. However, some people comment that Charger B will extend the battery life of the device since it performs a 'slow charge'.

I also read that USB pins on the charger denotes if the charger is a PC or a dedicated charger. If it is a PC, the device will limit the drawing current. If it is a dedicated charger, the device will draw more current to charge itself.

I am confused as to who is right and which charger should i be using.

Can someone enlighten me ?

Thank you very much.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KBEscalona:
I already rooted my Xperia Arc. My problem now is how to install xrecovery without unlocking my bootloader.

Is there a way?

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flo95:
No way with locked bl
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KBEscalona:
Thanks. So i'll stick with the default rom in the meantime.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] saikarthik:
hello.. im from india n im runnin gb in my galaxy mini which is a european frmwr.. s5570xxkpk.. i need to know whether its possibl to flash and run gb from asian firmware.??? thanks in advance :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] apisfires:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] SanketN8:
Yes

yes u can just download the asian firmware and flash it :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Hi,

I have an HCL ME Tablet Model AP10-A1. Technical Specifications are mentioned below.

- High-performance, low-power system, Cortex A9, 1GHz Processor (Dual Core)

- 10 inches super slim Capacitive multitouch display

- 1GB (DDR II RAM)+16GB iNAND (In-Built )+ Micro SD card for expandibility upto 32GB

- GPS/E-compass ( This doesn't work on my unit :( )

- Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n

- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

- Built in 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA)

- Inbuilt 1.3MP Front Camera

- 3D Accelerometer

- Light Sensor

- Full HD 1080p video playback

- SD / MMC slot

- 1×USB 2.0 & 1×USB mini

- Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC

- SIM card Slot

- Docking port connector for expandibility to USB2.0×1,Ethernetx1,HDMIx1

- Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in highquality speaker)

- Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS

- Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 3650mAH battery

- Dimension: 267 x 173 x 11-14.3mm

- Weight (Kg): 750gm

I see the maker of the device as "Nvidia" in Android Market.

I rooted this device successfully. But now, I want to upgrade it to Gingerbread or any other better version of Android. I don't know which ROM to use. I tried googling a lot but seems I am the only person who bought this device. Can you guys please help me with this? If you guys need anymore details here, please let me know.

I have rooted my Samsung Galaxy I7500 in past and has been playing with it since years, meaning, I know what root is, ROM is and other related commands, etc.

-Javid

*EDIT*

Our tab is tasting Honeycomb here..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20100557&postcount=42
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
No reply yet :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
dude even I'm searching for the same....

even I got one HCL AP10 A1.. bought from ebay...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
aah.. I too got it from ebay. atleast we can start sharing our apps / experiences until someone gets us an update.

have you changed the recovery on it? or still the stock one?

do you have any wonderful achievements on it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluesun999:
well it kinda sucks doesnt it .. even i have got the same one ... things i of what i know ppl use rom manager after rooting .. but after installing rom manager .. what i noticed was that HCL is not at all in their list ... for crying out loud it even has Spice Mi tablet on their list but not HCL .. so i think we are stuck :rolleyes:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
it doesn't really suck that much.. hehe. I love the performance of it.. almost everything works with mine.. Skype Video calls, High End Games (Trial Extreme, etc), Jabber VOIP Calls, etc. I use VTL Launcher and it adds a lot of space on this tab. I use MultiLing Keyboard for Tab which increases the productivity. I wanted to make Junos Pulse Work on it. If that works, I see nowhere else. Any help there guys? may be the tun.ko file is needed for this
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
its a good tab... i played all high end games THD games on it... using wifi/ 3g/2g for browsing and chatting with friends... installed spb 3d shell...

here is my email id n.parmeshwar@ymail.com sajavid.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Thanks lufc.

Parmesh, is gps working on your unit? Mine juz doesn't lock my position. Neither I see the gps icon in statusbar like other android phones.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kank_fraud:
I too am planning to buy this tablet.

I'm quite sure its either the Malata SMB-A1004 or The SMB-A1009.

If it is then you all can install honeycomb meant for the Notion Ink Adam.

Here is the link to the Adam ROM http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V4T971PL

Learn to use nvflash first if in case u brick the pad.

Then flash it in recovery mode.

If any of u r successful, pls post it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1

i am planning to buy HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 but before i go ahead i had some questions in my mind.

i would really apprciate if some one could answer them.

1)how is the touch screen response, is it pretty good or just ok?

2)does it has android market installed by default, if not can it be installted by rooting in to the device?

3)have you tried upgrading this device to gigerbread or honeycomb? is it possible?

4)how is the 3G coverage from this device?

5)how is the overall build quality, si it cheap or looks up market?

what is your final verdict on this tap, should i go ahead and buy it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
Hey, even I got this tablet from eBay, and came without warranty... and guess what, I also have issue with the GPS...it doesn't work :( is that the problem with all these models??

I have one more problem, it has facility of inserting Sim Card, but I am not able to make the voice calls from my Airtel SIM (2G). However, I am able to send and receive messages just like normal mobile phones. Do you have any idea about this?

One more thing to add, as it doesn't have warranty, it's product no. is not registered with HCL Service center and they are not able to provide any support on this.

Mine also comes with Nvidia Tegra.

Can you please guide me how to root it successfully? Does Android Market work after rooting it?

---------- Post added at 08:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

Can anybody please suggest which all applications or games are worth keeping on this tablet?

I am currently using a few games like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Chess etc. Apart from that it works as a good e-book reader...good to read books on big screen :)

Also, did any of you manage to register it for HCL support atleast, if not the warranty?

Even if it is a bit bulky, I feel it is worth the price we got on eBay!!

Please keep posting your experiences and new things you learn about it, which others can take advantage of :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
1)how is the touch screen response, is it pretty good or just ok?

A) its Awesome...

2)does it has android market installed by default, if not can it be installted by rooting in to the device?

A) android Market is not available by default.

3)have you tried upgrading this device to gigerbread or honeycomb? is it possible?

A) No update on.. and we are getting this tab with 2.2 test keys

4)how is the 3G coverage from this device?

A) Working fine.. No issues with 2 g 3g n wifi

5)how is the overall build quality, si it cheap or looks up market?

you can compare this tab with samsung tablets....

what is your final verdict on this tap, should i go ahead and buy it?

for 15k its worth to take it ...

---------- Post added at 12:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 AM ----------

No GPS is not working .. i have installed mapmyindia and it was not locking the location...

we can fix all this issues once we upgrade this device to final FROYO version or 2.3 Gingerbread version..

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 AM ----------

I think it is SMB-A1002
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
uploded few models check it out guys
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Okay. Seems GPS locking is a global issue.

@chaskarn - i agree with every word of @parmesh in his reply.

@vishalblr - there is not warranty or support from HCL for this Tab. But hey, who needs it.

There is no voice call support on this Tab. only SMS works along with GPRS/EDGE/3G.

I tried using the internet on GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wifi and everything works perfect. I'm pretty much impressed with that.

You can install every thing on it after rooting. Android Market, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Facebook, Google Maps, Google Talk.. etc which are compatible with the hardware and Andoird 2.2

For rooting the device, I used SuperOneClick v2.1.1 - ShortFuse. You can google for the instructions on rooting with this tool.

And about the games, I say every game works perfect. HomeBattle3D, CricketFever, other 3D games, Droidhen, etc etc..

I am very much satisfied with the Tab. I never felt a lag or force close on this device unnecessarily. I am trying to get Junos Pulse working on it. If any of you have become successful in connecting to VPN with it, please let me know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
Hi parameshwaran/sajavid

thanks a ton for your reply, i indeed order this tablet yesterday.

don't really care if i don't able to make voice calls but looks like this is disabled by manufaturer (same as ipad 2), should able to crack this.

also i am interested to upgrade OS of this device, looking at the hardware specification i think this device can be upgraded to gingerbread/honeycomb/iCS

if anyone able to upgrade it, please post here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
@sajavid HI.. check this link out...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=874258

haaa my pad got crashed after doing factory reset.. its not turning up.... it says that loading recovery boot image and nothing happening :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
@ Sajavid - I have a few queries. First of all, Thanks for the info.

Did u try updating the OS? I think h/w has the capability to take on the higher versions...Is it possible with this tab after rooting? what other features r u using after rooting? What about GPS and blocked voice calls?

Also, please tell me what if something goes wrong during rooting, i mean is there any backup plan to counter such situation?

Thanks again for sharing ur experience! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
@sajavid i recovered my ME with nvFlash and updated with Viewsonic g tablet files and its working now.. when booting up it showing viewsonic bird logo and g tablet logo... i just came from office and did this thing it took me around 15 minz to recover. Now I'm going to bed. ill post more on this today afternoon ...

here iis the link i followed after bricking my pad http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=861950
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
@ Parmesh: Seems ur HCL ME has become ViewSonic G Tablet now!! Awesome man!! :)

Now let us all know what all extra features u r able to use...my greed is of course GPS and voice calls... :D, and what abt OS?

Eager to know ur experience :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Dude, you rock!!!! Excited Excited... please post your experiences.. I'll follow your links and info and ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Hey, I think @parmesh answered all your queries in his previous post. about the backup plan.. I still have the stock ROM on my device. may be I can try to take a back up of my my ROM for everyone use.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
Vishal.. I just got up and ill be posting the pics of my ME Viewsonic Gtablet soon and ill let you know all the details ok

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ill give you update very soon... Viewsonic UI looks good then ME
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
@Parmesh / Sajavid - Superb!!! You guys rock... :)

You are the torch bearer for others :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
DUDE here are the pics of my tab.... i have updated my tab with TNT LITE 4.0

CALL IS NOT WORKING

MARKET IS WORKING ONLY WITH LIMITED APPS N GAMES

NOT YET CHECKED THE GPS
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1031250&highlight=cm7+usb+connection

planning to update with gingerbread version
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Perfect!!! Please see what all work after upgrade. Camera, Wifi, Browser, etc etc.. Force closes if any.. Please mention them to us.

I CyanogenMod 7.1 with Gingerbread 2.3 is also available. http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/32494-cyanogenmod-7-for-the-viewsonic-g-tablet-v7101-10-oct-2011/

do you think this too will work with ours?

about GPS, I don't think that is really a major issue (for me), if other features work normal.

I'll install recovery and try to take back up of the stock ROM today.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
guys got my HCL tab today, unfortunetly first piece was fauly, was not charging at all so got replacement but on this one it can't connect to mobile network(i have normal GSM card with GPRS enabled), its saying searching network from last 2 hrs, trid reboot multipal times, any clue, any special setup to enable mobile network (does it require 3G card only)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
if this one is model ap10-a1.. this should work on 2G SIM, as it worked for all of us. I use EDGE on it.

I'd say, check the basis settings like, not in airplane mode, APN settings mentioned correctly.. try manual network select.. toggle 3G, 2G..

if nothing works, I think your luck is really bad. get it replaced again with a working one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
HI

I upgraded my tab to gingerbread with the above link...

its working but there are too many issues

mobile network error

sometimes its not booting up

market working 100%

tried to install sygic navigation and after installation its not opening

let me try this one CyanogenMod 7.1 with Gingerbread 2.3 suggested by U

ill post the update..

dont attempt any thing sajavid let me try it first....

I have sent you a message
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
thanks sajvid for your reply, where are the mode settings, i can't find them, also is apn setup is required for tab to detect the sim card, it just now allowing me to anything in network operators settings, as soon as i clink "network operators" it start searching for networks, do you know how to hard boot this device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
You need APN settings for GPRS internet browsing, just to detect the SIM u don't need anything except selecting the mobile operator i guess... Also, for internet browsing using GPRS, make sure u have enabled the data.

See the piucs attached
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
thanks vishalblr,

you seems to have diffrent setting option than me

in wireless & network settings i just have following

Wi-fi

Wifi settings

bluetooth

bluetooth settings VPN settings

mobile networks

in mobile networks i have

data enabled

data romaing

access point names

use only 2g networks

network operators

can't see data operator and always connect to mobile there,

do you need to root first to enable this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
Ideally it should detect network automatically. When u select Network Operators, it will always search and display the available networks...it takes hardly a minute or two..we don't have any pre available list to select the network

I m not sure what's going on with ur device..

even if it is in the middle of network search, when u press the "back" button beside the "Home" and "Settings" button, it shud stop searching...

do one thing, just let it search for a longer time, may be for the first time it takes a little more...after that it shud detect/connect faster...

For hard boot, keep the power button pressed for sometime 5s or more. Ideally u'll get an option to put it in silent mode or switch off, if u don't choose any option and keep the button pressed, it will turn off the device ultimately.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
yeah it does stop searching if i press search button, but after then if i press search network again, nothing happens, also earlier i kept search network runnign for couple of hrs, it was still searching, anyway i am going to keep it like this and will go for sleep, thanks for your help, will check tomorrow with vendor if they can replace the device

ealso not sure my battery was never charged more than 30%, so for mobile network to work does it require some % of minimum baterry life.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
@javid I have updated me tab to honey comb version

UI and response is too gud

market 100 % working

mobile network worning

no calls as there is no dailer in this version

cam not working

games working

youtube gmail google maps all are working great

here is the link http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/viewsonic-gtablet-roms/10202-list-1-1-roms-viewsonic-g-tablet.html

select the last rom "Bottle of Smoke a5.2"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vishalblr:
That's called an ACHIEVEMENT...kudos!!!

Sounds superb...Call facility usually doesn't work in a typical Tablet, I think this feature is only for mobile versions of Android, and what about GPS? did u check that?

Even if that doesn't work, it seems u have got the best out of it :)

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No it detects network even at 1% of battery...and if it doesn't charge more than 30%, then that is an added problem!

You better ask the vendor directly to change...if you have got it thru ebay, then raise a refund/replacement ticket online, or you can simply call the customer care, they'll guide you..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
Thanks, i got one more replacement from vednor, thsi tiem i checked everythign in their office tiself, everythings is working for me now
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
forgot to mention, as expected phoen calling and GPS is not working
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
I had been messing up with me tab since yesterday.. bricked it.. installed TnT, CM7 and now on honeycomb...

during this process, I somehow did a format of internal SDCARD and it did not mount back normal.... I had to do the partitioning of the internal sdcard from CWM recovery. now, the internal storage shows like this.. (in attached pics)

Any of you know how to get my 16GB back?

Other than that, everything looks cool.. I think I have a very week wifi signal.. but then I'm yet to test every part of the tab. I'll send a complete review after doing some RnD.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
Great news sajavid, so are you using the same rom "Bottle of Smoke a5.2" which paremesh has used? is GPS workign now?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
Bottle of smoke

Finally, Honeycomb is on our Tablet.

If you are planning to upgrade your HCL ME AP10-A1 to Honeycomb, follow the below instructions.

1 - Install Clockwork Mod Recovery.

You can follow the steps provided by @supergroverthm here..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1058649

2 - Install the Bottle of Smoke a5.2 ROM.

You can find the update.zip file in the post below. Thanks to @parmesh for searching and providing this to us. (He has been helping me out during the whole process)

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...s/10202-list-1-1-roms-viewsonic-g-tablet.html

3 - Do a wipe before and after installation for better results.

Coming to the review part..

- It's butter smooth.. Initially it was acting a bit slow but then its butter smooth now.

- All of the honeycomb features look awesome.

- I have tried GPRS and it is working. If you see the screenshots below, you'll notice a 'E' (for EDGE) symbol at the bottom right corner.

- WiFi works perfect and even Bluetooth. I used WPA/WPA2 secured Wifi at home and it was great. But, when i am trying to connect to 802.1x EAP secured Wifi at office, it is stuck at 'Connecting..'. Not sure why. May be a little more research will help.

- Sounds and Display are cool.

- [UPDATED] Camera isn't working. Gives a FC.

- Google Talk with Video is available. [UDATED](But camera doesn't work, hence FC)

- I tried Junos Pulse and it is working perfect.

- [UPDATED] RAM shows as 512 instead of 1GB in all Gtab roms tried.

- The Messaging application was not available. So, I installed the Gingerbread Mms.apk file. It opens but then I am not able to send or receive messages. Need more research on this.

- Call facility ofcourse is NOT working.

- [UPDATED] GPS seems to be working. It locked my position in My Location Widget in CM7. But not working in Google Maps.

Attached screenshots.

Please let me know if you guys want any more details /screenshots here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
@javid welcome bro... :)

I installed few HD games on this and its working great...

i dint get much time to play with it as y'day i bought my new samsung galaxy note so I was a bit busy with it ....

illl test everything and ill post here....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
wow.. nice... HD games like??

and samsung galaxy note.. wow man.. I have it on my list... may be in Jan. how is that piece?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmesh:
I installed lets golf, 9mm, block breaker,nova,dungeon hunter n brothers in arms 2 all are gameloft games

samsung galaxy note is awesome... tooo fast :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
Thanks Sajavid fro taking effort to put together details procedure to uprage to honeycomb, i have a question though, how do you backup the current stock rom provided by HCL, in case you have to restore in future, i guess nvflash can restore only its own compatible rom, any idea?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
sajavid/paremesh, found this GPS fix while googling around, can you try this out on your honeycomb

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15354655&postcount=378

i am lso going to try this on 2.2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
well, actually, I too wanted to do this.. I tried to install the CWM recovery to take a back up of Stock ROM and then that is when I started to stop booting in any of the modes, except APX.

So I recommend not to try out the CWM recovery on the stock ROM. I really don't know if any other recovery would work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sajavid:
No change.. cannot lock gps
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5inner:
@chaskarn @sajavid

I bought this tablet yesterday with bunch of freebies and already reverted back to HCL stock rom two times after installing CM7 and Honeycomb, So CWM 5 is pretty much working on this Tablet. Now back on stock rom with root and Android market.

as i am not allowed to post outside link i can pm you if you want.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaskarn:
sure @5unner, my email id is chaskarn@gmail.com