yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
Okay then, I'm at a loss. :|

I returned my previous tablet because it had a dead pixel.

The one that I have now is running...V.I.A. Plus 1.1, build 1.9.13.

Whenever I try to root it now, after turning on USB Debugging, and Allowing Non-Marker Sources, I get stuck at the "Waiting for device" part in the root window.

I'm sure I'm missing something stupid...What is it that I'm missing?

To continue with this; I had a Marvel device installed onto this computer once I plugged it in. I tried uninstalling, and reinstalling. It didn't work. It made me sad. :c
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
Can you post a screen capture of the window where it is stuck? Which type of OS are you using?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
I cannot post a link because I haven't hit the required post count in order to post an outside link.

I'm running Windows 7 x64. The same OS I used to root the other tablets. v_v

i.imgur.com/1pkrh.jpg

Looks like I can post a link.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
Hi, I have some news for you. hope you guys will happy and wish you a merry Christmas.

first of all, Please forgive my English is not very good. I just got a firmware that enables whole 16GB storage and 3G module (for early version of VTAB1008), also have better memory control to bring more available memory.

Because of the copyright issues, I will not publicly provide download, but you may leave me a message with your email. I'll send you later. Please notice this certain: Be sure to keep a low profile, otherwise I will not get 4.0 update or anything worse.

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Disclaimer

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1. You do this update on you own risk.

2. Your vtab may not get 3G module to work determined as the hardware version. at least, early version ones work well. and I don't know whether the new ones work with 16GB storage either.

3. THIS MAY BRICK YOUR VTAB.

4. AGAIN, DO THIS ON YOUR OWN RISK.

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Usage:

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1. Power off vtab.

2. Unzip and copy all files in the ZIP package to a MicroSD card's root folder,(it's better to do this with a blank MicroSD) then put it back to vtab.

3. hold "Volume +" and power on.

4. wait and firmware will be automatically updated.

5. after update, during the first boot, you will be asked to do a 3G radio firmware update, please confirm that.

6. erase internal storage.

= All done, enjoy. =

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updates

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According to users feedback, it seems not work on some HW version 5 (PVT1) ones.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Didnt even know that a vtab10084g exists, how much did u pay for that device and where did u buy it? Also i find it somewhat strange that it shows firmware version 2.3.4 grj22 which is a nexus s firmware version...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
vtab1008, after updating with my firmware, the model name change to vtab10084g.

if you are interested with this, pm me your email. I'll send you the firmware. and please feedback here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
It seems strange that Vizio would include something like that, then remove it...what are these "earlier modles" that you reference?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
If you have questions, why not have a try, then come here to feedback.

I have no malice. only here to bring something I have and I think it is good to vtab users.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
I would gladly "have a try", but as I've stated in my previous posts, I can't root this build. I'm waiting for feedback from rprr or fade. Lol.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
Wow. I always suspected a sim card slot was in the closed slot next to the sd card slot.

Ps: I have sent you a pm. I am very interested.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
Hi, I just replied your pm, please check it.

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 PM ----------

I've sent the firmware to rprr and Sensation TMO.

Glad to see your feedback here.

Please do not publish the download link, because of the copyright issues, I will not publicly provide download, but you may leave me a message with your email. I'll send you later. Please notice this certain: Be sure to keep a low profile, otherwise I will not get 4.0 update or anything worse.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
I checked the slot as well, and indeed there is something like a sim slot. However, it is filled up with some soft material that can not be removed easily, anyone had this stuff in there and could remove it?

Regarding your firmware version, is it rootable? Did u install clockwork recovery prior or after installing this firmware?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
For info, i got mail from the Marvell staff, he sent me the datasheets for the platform, but i am not allowed to release it. Also i am supposed to sign NDA which i have not yet, but surely will. However we then have to find a way for any interested kernel dev how i can give him the information he needs.

@rprr do u think you could compile and modify kernel if we somehow get hold of the source code?

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
Notice: If 16GB storage didn't be enabled after upgrade, do a wipe(clear internal storage) to enable 16gb storage.

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i heard some of the newer hardware versions of vtab have no 3g module and 16gb storage on the mainboard. i think it is because of cost.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
Definitely. I can try to compile it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Ok, so i will stay on course and try everything to get the source.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
@rprr: have you upgrade with my firmware?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yxs:
I'd be willing to try it but first I want to know whether or not my device has the ability for 3g/4g.

Is there any quick way to tell without running the software?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kmtbeatscpc:
Hi, sorry for delayed reply.

My original firmware version is rootable. V.I.A Plus 1.4, UBoot 1.1.18, Build number is 1.8.56_t9.

after upgrading to the RF Radio and 16GB storage activated firmware, It still can be root. (Please refer to the attched images.)

So I think what if somebody who had upgrade to new non-rootable version, is there any possible to upgrade to my firmware to get root ability back?

Are there any volunteers who has the non-rootable ones with V.I.A 1.5 and build Numer 1.9.57 to try my firmware?

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try to remove the slot cover next to microsd slot from right side, check whether a sim card reader inside.

Sorry, but I can't tell the different because the RF module and 16GB storage module is on the mainboard that we can't see it.

I can only tell that the Vizio oem manufacturer had remove RF module and later remove 16GB storage module in new products.

I can not accurately explain the date of they started to remove them.

but all I know is the production date of vtab more farther away from now, it's less possibility to be a simplify ones.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
I am unable to look at that link.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Maine_Coon:
Does anybody know how to determine the manufacturing date?

Also, I'd like to know whether rprr's CWM port will work with this firmware.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
I was able to see this file. I don't think you have adb access working on this device. Please see the OP of this thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
I'm a regular user of pdanet, so I know its installed properly, I used the same files to root all my other tablets, so I don't think its that. Maybe I misunderstood what you said rprr?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
Can you do an adb devices from a cmd line?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
No, it is blank when it has a list of devices.

D: What'd I screw up?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
You have to get the ADB drivers working. Please see the OP.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
Okay, I reinstalled PDANet for the third time this week. No change. I redownloaded the modified "DoomLoRD v3", no change.

Am I missing something...? I feel like I am, but I don't know what. Unknown sources and USB debugging are both on as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rprr:
For some reason, getting adb to work on Windows seems like a big issue. In order for root to work your device must be detected by 'adb', i.e., 'adb devices' command should show the serial number of your Vizio VTAB. Only then will the Doomlord script work. What version of Windows are you running?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
I'm running Windows 7 x64, which is what I originally used to root my other devices. I see there's a post on how to use it on Mac OS X, let me try to root it on my other partition with that...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
Thank you rprr, running this on the Mac OS X partition of my computer allowed me to complete the process. v_v I apologize for wasting all the time.

One more question; now.

How can I get Hulu and Netflix on this tablet now? As I said, I'm running V.I.A. 1.1, which doesn't support Hulu or Netflix. D:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Maine_Coon:
at the moment, you can not, my furly friend.

Stay tuned though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AKARaccoon:
This saddens me...

However, I can view hulu, just not netflix now, which is less ill-fortuitous.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfcryy:
noob

noob here. upgraded to the unrootable version before i found this forum. now i can only wait, i guess.

one extra question though, any way i can add a language pack, specifically, simplified Chinese? want my parents to use this tablet, but they don't know English. thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Maine_Coon:
Get yourself Swiftkey X for tablets from the Android Market (it's like $2 or so).

Install it and select as Primary keyboard.

Go to Settings-> Language and Keyboard and select Chinese as either primary or secondary.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfcryy:
Maine_Coon, I got a chinese input app. That is no problem. I want to change the menu/icons into Chinese too. I installed morelocale 2, but that only changed part of the menu/icons.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Maine_Coon:
I understand what you are saying.

Funny situation.

I just got myself M7206 7" tablet from China.

It had everything in Chinese.

I had a hell of a time switching it to US English.

Now we are trying to get the opposite.

I'd contact Vizio asking whether the full support is possible.

Overall, are you sure your parents want Vizio?

Maybe M7206 or something like that would be good enough for them?

It is very cheap, full Chinese (I know that).

The touchscreen is resistive and not very responsive.

Other than that, not a bad tablet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Piro Fyre:
I'm curious to know if anyone got the updated 1.5 rooted yet or if things for this got abandoned. I really want to get mine rooted but updated to 1.5 because it said "mandatory update" when I first booted it up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mWallar:
Any news at all?

I'd get started hacking on this device myself, but I don't know enough to make sure I don't brick it permanently. >.>
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sensation TMO:
Any one try the new DooMLoRD's [v4.0]

any one try the new

DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sensation TMO:
NEW DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0]

did you try the NEW DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0]

with your new V.I.A 1.5 and build Numer 1.9.57 ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IamSonoma:
I am halfway(maybe 44.5%) temped to try it. I could careless about 3g but 16 GB onboard would be a win. Just wish that every Walmart and Sam's Club weren't sold out. I still have 5 days left of my Walmart electronics 14 day return policy. It is not easy for me to get a replacement.

Has anyone else tried this yet? I'd hate to brick it. I could return it but would have to get something else and fork out more money.

My info:

V.I.A Plus 1.4 (not 1.5)

Uboot version 1.1.18

Build Number 1.9.57

Android Version 2.3.2 GRH78C

Great tablet. Would love to have recovery so I could restore as needed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yxs:
Though I did not use the method you mention, I did root my 1.4 vTab using the instructions in the head of this thread. Although I am running OSX, so I used that method with relative ease (and it took some troubleshooting, though I was only lacking a basic end step).

It's great!

With the recommended memory modifications it runs smoother than before, though it still does not run ADWlauncher Pro (haven't tried another launcher other than GOlauncher Ex). And I haven't installed or researched flashing it with other ROMs though I would be interested.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sigeltek:
Doesn't look like anyone is still working on this tab...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
I am still here, i do not actually code anything, but i am still trying to get the new firmware rooted together with jcase, but he is a busy man and we louvers in different timezones, what makes it not easier ... however, i need someone to check an app, if it runs and asks u to send a report to jcase... please drop me a pm if u have the new firmware and are willing to help...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sigeltek:
i'm willing to upgrade to help the cause.... not like root is doing me any good right now anyways
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
I think you should stay on your rooted version, i got a tester already. Only reason for someone to update would be to develop a rooting method on his own, but i doubt we have a user capable of that here, except maybe rprr, but he is waiting for a replacement device atm which will definitely run the latest firmware on arrival as vizio is out of stock atm.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IamSonoma:
Check PM. Info and files sent.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Piro Fyre:
I tried it and it didn't work sadly. I just traded this tablet for a Kindle Fire. The support for this tablet is very scarce and the KF has a bunch of support so I couldn't keep the Vizio at all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Thanx...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rowbear:
I'm still waiting for a root ability for the 1.5 update.. if anyone finds a way to i would love a pm for the post..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IamSonoma:
I decided to keep my VTAB. It was difficult to find another for the price and the features. Root access will be nice. We just have to be patient. Though, it is not easy. I picked my old Nook Color and it being rooted I could tell a diference. It being rooted and the tweaks make it better. I know this will too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ChoSenTruth76:
Ice Cream sandwich

I want ice cream sandwich for my Vizio and download a flash player since I can't do Adobe. Any suggestions? It's already been rooted. Just wanna know if there is a more updated version for the my tablet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gmasta521:
Root

Its Dec 2012 Ive tried to root my Vtab, it started rooting but then it said it was unable to find things and so it cleaned and rebooted any suggestions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gvc803:
I have rooted my VTAB and I can get all my root apps to function fine except Droidwall. I tried another internet firewall app also and it gave me a message if couldn't set firewall and mabey my device was not supported. Anyone with a rooted VTAB have Droidwall or similar internet firewall working?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
I use lbe privacy guard, it uses api interception to block permissions, but i had to sideload it as it does not show up in market and i can not remove its notifications, they stay till next reboot. For the rest it is working as intended.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] supersquirrel211:
i am willing to try it out if you can do it with me step by step. i am so frustrated by this point i am willing to do anything to get it rooted and make use of the 32 gig sd just sitting in place not able to do anything. i am running v1.4 but build #1.9.57

please send any help my way and i can do my best to help in the development process as a guinea pig
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Remmy99:
ANYTHING For Root!!!!!!!!

Got my Vtab as Christmas present, Ma opened it up before wrapping to check it..... Of course letting it update seemed reasonable to her..... GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wanna strangle her!!!!!!!! Annnnnnnnnnyway..... I have my DroidX rooted and have done pretty much every hack/tweak/rom there is, then got my Razr couple weeks ago and immediatly rooted and tried out both avaliable roms, so not having root on my VTab is KILLING ME!!!!! If anyone out there knows anything or would like to use me to try out a theory i would be MORE than willing!!!!!!! Im willing to do anything for root so please, i'm begging!!!!! Anyone anywhere with any ideas PLEEEASE let me know, Ima noob root junkie and i neeeeeeed a hit baaaaad!!!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elreaver:
Hi All,

Just wondering if dev for the Vtab is dead, or just "frozen" ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Looks like frozen, but depends on if rprr gets a rootable vtab again or a new capable dev kicks in.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2THEXTRM:
I can confirm the instructions posted for Windows 7 64-Bit works exactly the same on Windows XP Pro 32-Bit. My VTab is rooted and running great. Thanks!

Hopefully we get some further help from Vizio through an update that doesnt lock it down so we can actually mod this cool little tab to its full potential. If not, I am happy with what I have so far until I get a new tablet end of this year.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Thats nothing we can expect from vizio, they are morons...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elreaver:
Wasn't there a post indicating that Vizio support claims a Gingerbread push to the Vtab?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
The post was talking about honeycomb, but honeycomb is outdated, unfinished and even Google thinks it is not good enough, so they kept sourcecode back as they were ashamed...

They released it in a rush, so they at least have something for the tablet boom

Btw, we already run 2.3.2 so gingerbread...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elreaver:
My bad, meant to say honeycomb...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bulvine420:
This method works on windows 7 32bit.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Thanx, for info...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Halieus:
root for the uninformed

It's anyone working on root for those of us who did the update without knowing it would lock us down?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elreaver:
I've not seen any substantial progress in any of the threads unless you want to chance bricking your vtab.

I’ve chatted with support, and they keep claiming they will be releasing an update but I’ve not seen any news on it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Added bravia engine mod by rockingdo

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Added xLoud engine mod by rockingdo

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scottcwhite:
I tried the method in the OP and when prompted to hit any key to continue in the run.bat window it runs through the commands but then says DONE can not find the file path specified and the tablet does nothing and is no different. What am I missing
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] so_fassa:
I just received 2 of these from overstock.com and they are on.....

Android Version:

2.3.2 GRH78C

Kernel Version:

2.6.35.7+

gituser@superlinuxcomp #3

Tue Nov 22 11:15:16 PST 2011

Software version:

V.I.A Plus 1.4

Build Number:

1.9.57

Are they still rootable being on software 1.4, or does the .57 build stop that from happening?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Sorry, you are right, the .57 in build number means you can not root them.

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] so_fassa:
Thank you FadeFx, that saves me some headaches!

---------- Post added at 07:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------

For anyone who needs this tablet to tether to their phone and are unable to root as I am, I just successfully tethered to my wife's phone that is running CyanogenMod 7. So, perhaps other phones with roms such as CM7, CM9, Miui may work for you to tether on the go.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scottcwhite:
Well now I know what my problem was. Big Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] theFredS:
Vizio VIA 2.0 update to Honeycomb 3.2

Looks like their is a new major update for Vizio today. Since I already lost root when my wife said yes to the 1.5 update so many months ago.

Today's update says V.I.A 2.0 update, supposedly with Honeycomb 3.2. It's only halfway through the update so I haven't gotten to play with it yet. Guess this means we can start over on the rooting attempts with a fresh new OS!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FadeFx:
Can you make a copy of the update.zip before you install it? I think it is in cache partition, so u got to use adb or terminal emulator...

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jondiehl:
not sure about the rest of you, but i have no interest in unrooting to get the honeycomb 3.2 update if it means no more access to my sd card for app storage