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[Gen9 Android Development] sleepingman:
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i have just rooted my 80 g9 and my situation is exactly like yours :D

didnt had the remove kernel option but it still is rooted :D
[Gen9 Android Development] e9508686:
Hi,

So no doubt they're going to release a firmware upgrade which fixes this problem with WiFi (I seem to suffer from this problem sometimes). What is the process of upgrading? Will the 'System Updates' button still work? And if so, when I upgrade, will I lose root?

Dan
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
The systems update button should work, however if it doesn't, you can simply download it from your computer, then put it on your device.

It would actually be better that way, since the wifi is unstable on the tablet, it would probably take several tries to download the update!

Yes you will lose root, so you have 2 options:

1) Wait for surdu to release a root for the new firmware (he's usually pretty quick) then update

2) Update official firmware, lose root, then wait a couple days for him to release his rooted firmware, then get root again.

your choice.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Add instructions to enable overclock in STEP 2
[Gen9 Android Development] - Swift -:
Thanks for letting me know how to take screenshots!

I was freaking out, because Honeycomb had the option but I couldn't find it in ICS.

Its better on ICS too :)
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Original post updated to reflect new firmware.

New firmware v4.0.5 released by ARCHOS! http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.5/firmware_archos_it4.aos

Rooted firmware ALREADY released by surdu_petru! Click the "thanks" button here to thank him for releasing the rooted firmware so quickly! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23935471

Download link: http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.5/firmware_archos_it4.aos

Changelog: Version 4.0.5 - March 22nd, 2012

Wi-Fi: fix slow throughput and disconnections happening on some access points

HDMI: solve no sound or no video output issue on some TVs

Bluetooth: make sure Bluetooth does not prevent device suspend

VPN: fix VPN connection failing

Touchscreen: avoid loss of first finger touch while tapping with second finger

@PeterDB2012 thanks for that, I might put some of that in my original post.

Thank you archos! thank you devs!
[Gen9 Android Development] e9508686:
Did this new firmware actually fix the wifi issues? I thought, from the other topics, that it was better than the previous firmware but was not completely fixed?

By the way, great job on getting the new firmware rooted so quickly!

1 question, I did the upgrade through Archos, therefore I am not rooted yet, if I then use the method in the first post to update the firmware again to the rooted version, will I lose all of my apps and setting etc? I guess the answer is no but my next question would be, is it necessary to do a full reformat to wipe everything? Again, I guess the answer is no, but why is it recommended - is the performance much better if a full wipe is performed? The thing is, when I first got the tablet, I installed all the apps I wanted, got all my settings and email setup and then reformatted the device so that I could start fresh with the rooted firmware. I then held off with installing all my apps etc as I thought Honeycomb was a bit pants. We got the rooted ICS upgrade, I installed all my apps again and now as there were problems, I may need to start all over again - again! If there's going to be another firmware upgrade again in the next few weeks then it doesn't seem worth while to do a reformat, do the upgrade in a few weeks and then do a full reformat again!

What do we all think?

Dan
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Hi Dan

There may be a couple of users that the wifi is still broken for, however the majority should be fixed..

And I only recommend a format when going from honeycomb to ICS. Also, it's not necessary, but if u experience problems or lagginess, it may help.
[Gen9 Android Development] mrgimo:
Thank you for your detailed guide!

I confirm that there isn't the "Remove Android Kernel" option in the "Developer Edition Menu".
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Thats odd, perhaps the new recovery menu does not have it?

Could you confirm its not there after flashing initramfs
[Gen9 Android Development] brussakoff:
I followed these steps on my 6 month old 80 G9 and my brand new 101 G9, both of which had been updated to 4.05. Neither of them showed the remove option, and both were successfully rooted after flashing and copying.

The remove option is still not present in the developer menu after rooting.
[Gen9 Android Development] mrgimo:
I confirm it: there isn't the Remove option.

This is my Developer Edition Menu:

- Flash Kernel and initramfs

- Export Data Partition

- Export Hard Disk (H models only)

- Uninstall Developer Edition (Media Storage will be affected)

bye
[Gen9 Android Development] karenax:
I confirm to: no Remove option.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
There IS Remove Android Kernel but it's visible only if official kernel is present (after flashing .aos file)

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[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Thanks guys, I'll add a "Remove Android Kernel (if present)" to the OP.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
hi guys updated the guide a little. if anyone wants to give me a list of system apps that can be safely removed without harming basic functions that would be great ^_^
[Gen9 Android Development] nicoloco:
How long is it taking to install the rooted firmware ?

Each time I reach step 13 , I am stuck on the animation logo for ever ...then I need to connect the usb and do a recovery :(
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Hi! if you're stuck at animation logo, it probably means the .ext4.update was not copied properly. Re-install official firmware and try again.
[Gen9 Android Development] viperv303:
I must be missing something here... because I've followed these instructions to the letter 4 times now and every time I get stuck at #13. After clearing the kernel and reflashing, it just sits there at the "Archos" logo and does nothing. If I press the volume buttons or the power button the screen will brighten but then fade back down after a few seconds. So its not stuck. It just seems to not know what to do next.

I've got the SDE menu active, so that's not a problem. I've downloaded the files from the links in this thread, and from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1560211 also to make sure I've got the right ones. Still na-da.

Is there something different when its a hard drive version? Or maybe its because I've got one of the new turbo versions with the 1.5ghz processor?

I feel like I'm just missing something somewhere. Any idea's what I should check or do differently?

EDIT:: I've even tried manually coping the file to the root of my hard drive and got nothing. It just booted normally and there was still no root access or busy box. I tried renaming the file to just archos.ext4 to see what would happen and it'd go into a boot loop of the splash screen. So I'm still lost. All I can say is thank god I can recover it buy simply doing the "update firmware option".

EDIT2:: Seems doing the reflashing of the archos firmware is causing a memory problem with my apps. It says my apps that normally only took up ~400mb is now occupying all 1.6gb worth of space. So had to reset it and start over again. Little bit of a bummer, but at least I didn't loose all my media.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
@viperv303 hey buddy, i'm sorry to hear your problem, i'm not familiar with HDD models, however surdu's version should support that. Just to make sure, you have tried both adb push AND tried it manually?
[Gen9 Android Development] nicoloco:
seems like we have the same problem !

I have already tried 3 time and stuck each time at the step 13

I have also the HDD version ...

I guess I will just stay with the non rooted version
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
and you too also have HDD version? Perhaps its an issue with firmware by surdu_petru
[Gen9 Android Development] nicoloco:
Maybe Cajl can tell us if he managed to install the rooted firmawre on his HDD version ?? Or anyone else ?
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Did you guys unzip archos.ext4.zip file in the first place?

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[Gen9 Android Development] viperv303:
Yeah, I've tried using the adb push command and copied it over manually in windows explorer.

And yes, I extracted the zip. When I downloaded the file it came in as "ICS_405.zip" and when I open that in winrar there is the file "archos.ext4.update" which I extracted and used when doing the adb push command.

I have a weird feeling that its an issue of file location for the update file on the hard drive models because of a difference in directory structure.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Init looks for required files in the same place for both flash and hdd models.

-check if archos.ext4.update is in the root of storage (it can't be placed in any directory)

-try reflashing kernel

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[Gen9 Android Development] nicoloco:
Same on my side ... I unzip the file and I tried to copy it by using adb and then manually. And each time in /data/media

Now I can try again, but when I am stuck in the boot logo is there a way to reload the stock firmware without formating everything ? This time I have plenty of data on the HDD that I don't want to loose

thanks
[Gen9 Android Development] viperv303:
Ok, so I'm a bit confused. Why would I tell adb to push it to /data/media when it is suppose to be in the root of the storage? Because when I look at the file system through something like AndExplorer, my "storage" is /storage. Where is it suppose to go? Like lets say I copy it over manually using the MTP mode. It comes up as "Archos G9 Device" in windows. When I click on that I see a drive. Do I put it there? On that drive?

If so... well then that is exactly what I've already done. Three times. Every time it just locks up on the boot logo.

How long does it take? 10 minutes? an hour?

When it locks up, after a few minutes the screen will dim and if I press the power button or the volume buttons it'll brighten back up but then fade again after a few minutes. So its not completely locked up. But there is no sign of it doing anything at all.

Are you sure the archos.ext4.update file doesn't go somewhere else on the hard drive models?

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I just thought of something... maybe its not an issue of the .update file... because I can put that file in the root of the hard drive and nothing happens at all until I flash the kernel with those two files. That's when everything goes loopy. And its only when I do a recovery using the .aos file that it starts working again. I'm assuming that when I do the recovery it reflashes the kernel with stock.

Is there any compatibility issue between the two files used to flash the kernel and the new OMAP4460 cpu's?
[Gen9 Android Development] nicoloco:
Mate I think you nailed it !!

I don't think we should use /data/media for the HDD version

When I use the adb push archos.ext4.update /mnt/storage then I can see the file in my file manager. That was not the case ( I just checked) with adb push .... /data/media

Now I wonder if my temp root and enable sde worked ???

Should I do this :

adb push 1 /data/local/

adb push 2 /data/local/

or something else ?

How can I check that I have the temp root ? As I don't have busybox I can't install Titanium backup

thanks

EDIT : ok I gave it a last try with the adb push .... /mnt/storage and it worked !

It stayed maybe 1 minute on the logo screen and then it started to updrage ( 43 itme upgraded)

Thanks a lot !
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Yes, it's very likely. /data/media is a valid location for flash models but may be not for HDD

/data/local is the right location for temp root (it's a system folder).

TitaniumBackup should work, it has it's own busybox onboard (doesn't replace system one). You can also use RootChecker
[Gen9 Android Development] viperv303:
I just tried again using /mnt/storage as well and its working. Thanks for that!

And I checked for root using "Root checker basic" and all is good.

Tho... side effect is that all my apps have doubled over in size... Before I was using ~500mb for app storage, not its taking up ~1gb. When android booted after the update it did this "optimizing apps" thing. Is that normal?

Guess the only way around it is to format and reset android to factory settings, do the root update, and then install apps.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
so pushing to /mnt/storage works? Thats odd, since it didn't work with a manual drag/drop onto storage
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
MTP is quite *****y about filetypes accepted ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
:p i am updating my first post with /mnt/storage for HDD models
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
There are also GUI adb frontends- Android Commander (win) and QtADB (win/mac/*nix)

Both can be usefull for "normal" file operations also
[Gen9 Android Development] mn555:
please help!!!

i just rooted my g9 and installed SwitchMe Root Profile Manager. then i made a profile and switch too it after my device rebooted but the problem is that it switched me into a non rooted account so i couldn't switch back!

now im stuck with this unrooted account with no apps installed!:confused:

icant even access to my files!

update: i went to recovery and i reset android,i can now access to my files and my previous apps still not show and it uses most my memory .

conclusion: never try this app .
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
I have not tried switchme so i can't help you! I would recommend seeing if the developer of that app has a forum or maybe you can poke around xda
[Gen9 Android Development] ArchoidX:
Cinema plug-in - Installation possible...

Hi,

is it possible to installation the Archos Cinema Plug-In in your Custom Rom (by the way, thanks for it ;-) ...

The update installations prozess is not starting, the Plug-In (Format .aos) is in root level, but nothing happens after reboot!?

Maybe is it possible via Archos Debug Modus and the windows command-line???
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
You have to place plugin .aos file in thr root of storage, it will be detected by built in system update app. No reboot is required.

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[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
the .aos search the product key !

one by archos not generic !
[Gen9 Android Development] ArchoidX:
Solved...

That's right! But Tipp

If you install the Plugin before you flash your Decice, is the Plugin after your Root + Custom Firmware Flash still there and works fine ;)

I think this is a important point for the Root manual!
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
It doesn't matter- I've installed both plugins (Freepack and Cinema) using rooted firmware (3.2.x) and everything works fine.

However it is possible that you have to install Freepack plugin before Cinema plugin.

Freepack Plugin is free and just "says" that your device is registered @Archos
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
no prob with

1-tablet

2-plugin

3-root

4-ics@blue

=> OK
[Gen9 Android Development] surdu_petru:
Hi!

....also for me ...!!!:D
[Gen9 Android Development] ArchoidX:
YES :D

But do not forget only in stepp 2 is it possible to install aos formats, also the Freepack plugin...

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But the rooted firmware isn't the custom rom firmware ics@blue (4.0.5(4.0.3)EXT4-Special) :rolleyes:
[Gen9 Android Development] Mavamaarten:
Thanks a ****ing lot!

Everything went great. I don't really understand why you always tell us to navigate to the desktop though, adb isn't installed on the desktop?

Well this is easily fixed by moving the files to the platform-tools folder instead.
[Gen9 Android Development] huppe:
It's much easier to tell the user to move the scripts to Desktop than ask them to copy them to %USERPROFILE%
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
yes, what huppe said.

and if you add

;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools

changing

C:\Program Files (x86)

to wherever your adb installation is

in the path variable in environment variables, then you can run adb in any directory
[Gen9 Android Development] Mavamaarten:
Okay, I'm ****ed.

I edited Build.prop and /system/etc/init/A80S.rc to fake a Galaxy Tab. Unfortunately (I don't know why) the tab doesn't boot anymore (the archos thing just keeps on moving).

Is it safe to hit "Repair System" to get it fixed? Or won't that change a thing...

Please, I can't reflash the files because I can't get to the internal storage (and not into ADB either so I can't push the files)... :(
[Gen9 Android Development] surdu_petru:
HI!

If you can access SDE menu ....go to Format System-> Reformat Device -> I Understand , and copy here firmware _archos_it4.aos 4.0.5 !
[Gen9 Android Development] Mavamaarten:
Thanks a ****ing bunch, I actually fell in love with you right now :')

Too bad that even the SDE menu is gone now, I'll re-enable it soon. Thanks for the help!!
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
he means to say recovery menu not sde
[Gen9 Android Development] Matenlee:
Those links are not working anymore :/ Could someone make them work. Getting device tomorrow and would be nice to put fixes right on it when i get it :)

Maybe not right place to ask, but do you know will nokia RD-13 work with this device?

[Offtopic] What are these things called what you use to get 3g to device and you put sim on it. Just know my own language word but not the english word. Is it 3g-modem or something like that?[Offtopic]
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
which links?

Not sure about the nokia

It's called a 3g stick and only available in europe. you can find it on google or archos website. search "g9 3g stick"
[Gen9 Android Development] Matenlee:
Step 2: "

When finished, please download ICS_405.zip (thanks surdu!) and drive_405.zip (thanks surdu!) to your PC"

those two links not working. Why dont you upload to drop box or something like that where links work with no waiting time etc.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1456875

There is not working links too in first guide but i think i must to put message to other guy who has started that topic.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Those links are working for me. I have no dropbox account, I could upload to media fire if surdu wouldn't mind.
[Gen9 Android Development] donovan1914:
Help Please

I followed all the steps and everything seemed like it worked but when I boot my system back up I dont have my 250gb storage but its reduced to 500mb. I just got the 101 g9 with the 4.0.5 from factory.

Actualy I see my internal storage 1.5gb with 500 in use but the external hdd is missing. I do have root now.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
okay guys I added tutorial for preroot and enable sde. I plan on adding instructions to add adb to system variables as well as a my own guide for adb drivers, and maybe some more, however the guide should be good to go for now
[Gen9 Android Development] tombrown29:
Hello,

Many thanks. I am new to android, followed the steps and now my 80g9 is rooted and works fine with the ICS 4.0.5. I did it especially to use firewall.

I still have 2 questions:

1- Can I delete now the archos.ext4.update file from the deveice or I must leave it ?

2- In case I make a Full reinitialization in settings>repair and formatting...I will still have the root access ?

thank you
[Gen9 Android Development] Matenlee:
All my problems what i had was that i had to copy all the files to folder where is Adb or it didint work.

Easiest way to get this work is to copy in that first step the folder inside the android folder to C:\ and have C:\android-sdk
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
hi guys I have added a FAQ to the bottom of post #1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23511063#post23511063

next step I will add is how to add adb to enviroment variables
[Gen9 Android Development] BobFrappels:
Many Thanks! I followed the instructions and it worked like a charm. I did end up with the looping reboots at one point, but the FAQ showed me how to recover. Thank you so much! :D
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Glad we could help you get it working!
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
updated all links to include 4.0.6 instructions. root for 4.0.6 firmware released by surdu_petru
[Gen9 Android Development] pittnuma:
Having a bit of problem.

I reformatted following post 3 and all went well, I then as per instructions d/l and ran the root, however on step 2 my tablet slows to an absolute crawl, basically from then on it will go no further.

Reformatted back to stock again, any advice on how to get past/what I am doing wrong?

[edit]

Still runs slow after doing the temp root 1 & 2 files, I tried to continue but got nowhere, as soon as I goto the enter Developer Edition, I get a boot loop...

Also tried the manual root with files 1 & 2, still get a huge slow down, also found error coming up todo with goole.com.apps??

Help!!!

Thanks

Darren
[Gen9 Android Development] cunha_rs:
you tube video

Is there some kind soul to make a video tutorial on how to install everything step by step with links. I'm using version 3.2.79 and everything works so I'm going with some trepidation for the ics due to numerous problems . thank you
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
if you already have SDE it is a simple process. first update to latest ICS offically. Then place rooted .ext4.update on your tablet, then go to sde and update zimage and initramfs
[Gen9 Android Development] cunha_rs:
archos

simple for you and it already did this several times but for many of us who have never worked with this system we are afraid of missing something. not root for this version and how to run superoneclik; z4root. so I think you made the tuturial this but well done with a video to help was ideal, I think there are many people who would like it. I've installed it on my pc android sdk and their drivers, my archos already appear when I do adb devices. but from now so I have some fear liked more help or have visual
[Gen9 Android Development] tombrown29:
Skype and ICS 4.0.6

Hello,

I installed the rooted ICS 4.0.6, works fine but Skype dosent work well: video in skype is OK, your caller can hear you but you cant hear him.

I formatted the device and installed the official firmware 4.0.6, I have the same problem. So, i formatted again and back to the rooted firmware 4.0.5 and everything works ok.

Do you have the same problem with ICS 4.0.6 and skype on the 80G9 ?
[Gen9 Android Development] SergioBigred:
Hi,

I have an Archos 101 and was trying to get root and custom ICS as per you instructions.

I am quite keen on rooting and ugrading android devices but as I read somewhere this is quite different...

However during root I did something wrong and I was stuck in bootloop.

Now I can access the recovery menu and copying the fw on the root of the disk, however even if I try ICS or HC I get "Update failed: (1)".

The Archos was running on Android 2.x; I am suspicious because I found (it is a used unit) a ".daos" directory a file "firmware_archos_android_gen8.aos"

Isn't my unit a Gen9 (model number 8000)?

Thanks!
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
It's Gen8 device, none of mods/tutorials/files posted here will work for you.
[Gen9 Android Development] ziolekt:
I have question.

Is any way to roll back changes? If I'll apply rooted firmware, i will be able to delete root (by upgrade to offical firmware or what?) and disable SDE ?? [warranty issue]
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Yes, you can

-Permanent root is only in custom firmwares which will be gone after you do Reset Android option in Recovery

-To remove SDE: Recovery-> SDE menu-> Uninstall SDE. I believe there will be no trace of SDE existance on the device
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
I have no video camera and camcorder support on my cell is broken. Maynbe in the future I can shoot a quick video. Or if someone else wants to
[Gen9 Android Development] pittnuma:
Still no go for me, the temp root is not working for some reason, ADB's are OK, drivers OK.