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[Gen9 Android Development] steve adams:
Awesome, got it done. Could not find the camera app first, but selected all apps and got r done. Thanks a million. I will be promoting the g9s at the local autism society . Espically when the kid tab arrives.
[Gen9 Android Development] nicusasch:
Hi,

I made a complete Format of the Device, and I have a very positive result,

the freezes are almost gone (before I had about 5 freeze/reboot in 2 Hours), now in two evenings only 1 :)

The device is more responsive, I disabled JavaScript in the Stock Browser, and it's Amazing fast!

@Courville : could you have a look, what is wrong with JavaScript handling ? Merci

Bye
[Gen9 Android Development] oward:
wifi problems gone

for French users, my wifi problems are gone after yesterday's update of Freebox Server and firmware 1.1.5 ...

:)
[Gen9 Android Development] uberNoobZA:
To disable a specific App in ICS (even pre-loaded ones) -

- Settings

- Apps

- Click All (should be three tabs, Downloaded, Running, All)

- Scroll down till you find Camera

- Tap Camera and then tap Disable
[Gen9 Android Development] tiagodrm:
Can't write to sd card after update to 4.0.5

I'm having the same issue after an OTA upgrade on my 80g9 from android 3.2.80 to 4.0.5.

No apps (e.g. foldersync, dropsync, file manager hd) can write to the sd card, except for the stock file manager ("files"). That's quite a pain, specially with the syncing apps.

Are there more people experiencing this issue?

Is there any solution available?

p.s. HDMI and wi-fi both work on ics.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Reinstall apps.

I had similar problem- Dead Space (stores data on "sd card"- /data/media) also had problem accessing data, app reinstallation solved the problem (kinda itself- I accidentaly wiped data&storage...)
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
I am currently testing some potential solutions to this issue above. Preliminary testing seems to suggest that these freezes and "App Not Responding" in the browser while page is loading and you scroll around are now either gone or occur extremely rarely.

If anyone would like to help me test these potential fixes please send me a PM. I would like to make sure it is actually working and not just my imagination before detailing and simplifying the process of running these tweaks. Please note: You need to be running a surdu's rooted build to test these tweaks.
[Gen9 Android Development] bottedumal:
Hi guys, my question is not exactly related to the issues with hdmi and wifi but as archos is around I'd like to know if we have a chance to get UMS (USB Mass Storage) support on the G9? Even with a third party app maybe? This would be very nice

Thanks
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Any feedback regarding WiFi and HDMI still not working in my case?
[Gen9 Android Development] dekans:
We can't do that. But there is the samba sharing via USB. Look in the gen9 general section.

Some new fixes have been made, wait for the next update.
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
Here we go again: for those still experiencing issues with Wi-Fi (Fritzbox, speedport etc.) please try out this new test firmware:

http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.6-TEST/firmware_archos_it4.aos

and report if it cures your problems.

If this is not the ultimate solution, it would be great to generate logs of the failures by installing/running the following applications after witnessing a problem:

http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/debug/LogExtractor.apk

that will generate a zip of the logs at the root of your tablet. Please post the resulting file for us to pin point another problem.

Thank you for your help and patience.
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
Ok mr courville

for the buzz in FRANCE : http://www.jbmm.fr/?p=27553
[Gen9 Android Development] karenax:
10/10, my HDMI now works.
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
the same on

8" 8go 1ghz

10" 250 go 1.5ghz

10" 16go 1.5ghz

Champagne for the R&D !
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
WiFi is still not working in my case, and still no sound on the HDMI port.

Please find attached logs.

Hopping for a solution shortly as i'm starting to get fed up with this.

Going back to 3.2.80 till next test firmware.
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
I am sorry to report that when downloading your logs zip is 4kB and contains nothing. Can you please repost your logs?
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
Examining the logs of your router it seems to me that it is more router specific issue encountered by others and I found some references googling around on possible ways to cure the problem. I am not sure it will help but please have a look at:

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=39174.0

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=39174.15

Now concerning this one:

let's try this blind fix: can you please test (again...) this firmware:

http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.6-TEST2/firmware_archos_it4.aos
[Gen9 Android Development] karenax:
wow

that is a good support :eek:
[Gen9 Android Development] gibovl:
your support has been awesome! thank you very much. I for one, appreciate your efforts in helping us G9 owners.:cool:
[Gen9 Android Development] arctablet:
I just wanted to report that 4.0.6 test firmware fixed the HDMI video output on my Optoma PK201 projector.

Thank you ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] HTC-TVN:
Would love to try, but my G9 is running so nice with the rooted 4.0.5 that i'll wait for the rooted 4.0.6 (hint: surdu_petru :) ) as to not lose supercharging and 'performance' governor...
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Already tried the below stuff:

* static IP,

* changing channel,

* changing cyphering method from Auto to something else,

* my Access Point (not a router) is already on its last firmware,

* my phone, laptop and XBox are getting clean connection with it,

* It WORKS in 3.2.80, even after upgrade to 4.0.x and downgrade again to 3.2.80, thus it is not an hardware issue, nor some kind of weird incompatibility between the hardware of the tab and the hardware of my AP.

So, i've just tested the new firmware, I now have sound on the HDMI output, and changing again cyphering bring WiFi up (not in auto/auto mode, but at least i'm still in WPA2-AES).

Trouble seems to be in the WPA2-AUTO/AUTO mode.

---------- Post added at 09:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

Forget what i've said, it does not work anymore and i did nothing except download a few apps from the store.

I've changed again settings of my AP, but it does not want to connect.

I don't get it ...

Downgrading to 3.2.80 again.
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
OK, we will investigate your specific issue and continue to work on a solution. Seems that we have fixed 2 Wi-Fi issues so far but there is still one to go.
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
Funny, i have the same problem with...

the Asus prime not with Archos on the Freebox !
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Thanks for your support :)
[Gen9 Android Development] IlanLCD:
NO CHANGE, connects to my new d-link router. Can't connect to my old access point. (G-WEP).
[Gen9 Android Development] blogmaw:
Works great now with my Belkin router (still had disconnections problems with 4.0.5)

Thanks a lot!
[Gen9 Android Development] x3ss:
I tried the test rom (4.0.6) and my HDMI problem, described here seems to be gone. The mediacenter GUI is now flawless in transitions, doesn't do video tearing anymore. I'm waiting for final 4.0.6 now and surdu_petru's custom rom :)
[Gen9 Android Development] ducatisto:
sorry - 4.0.6. didn't change anything with WiFi for me (G9/80/250) ...still permanently "reconnecting", plus freezes...more than before (during wlan-activity, connected via a second router that *does* work still and did so since HC)

:(
[Gen9 Android Development] szanalmas:
Try changing router security settings. Such as mixed mode.
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Well on my side, i've already tried that, and it does not fix anything.

There is a real known issue about this.

All we can do is to wait for Archos to release a new update.
[Gen9 Android Development] ducatisto:
...exactly. besides, I have three smartphones and four tablets here (from windows mobile 6.1 to ICS...) and they ALL connect and transfer without a hickup, the only exception being my brand new archos g9/80. This indeed is going to be ridiculous, selling stuff that fails in places where all have gone before. I already ordered a Samsung 7.7 and will sell the archos then. Y'know - I don't buy a car and then wait for months to see them fix the lights.
[Gen9 Android Development] edeharo:
One more bored locks and reboots please solve the problem as soon as possible

Archos 101G9 1.2Ghz Version
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
Can anyone on 4.0.6. test say whether the android version is still 4.0.3. or updated to 4.0.4.?
[Gen9 Android Development] arctablet:
Still Android 4.0.3
[Gen9 Android Development] Archibishop:
Didn't work for me, report enclosed. Thanks
[Gen9 Android Development] edeharo:
rooted and switch the gonvernor to ondemand no more locks and reboots for two days

Archos 101G9 Turbo Version
[Gen9 Android Development] myhrdak:
after updating from honeycomb to 4.0.5 and now to 4.0.6 test2 i´ve noticed that

google talk video chat quits the video chat after 20 seconds.

furthermore i´ve bad sound problems during video chat because the speaker sends

the sound back through the mic, thats annoying.

are these both firmware based bugs? google talk video chat was stable on honeycomb!

on 4.0.6 test2 firmware there is no button in settings for configuring the archos remote! i hope this is easy to fix, thanks
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Any feedback?
[Gen9 Android Development] bottedumal:
was dev given up by archos? it's been a while since any update
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
So I rolled back to Honeycomb

Problems I had on ICS:

-system freezes when reading a pdf for all tested readers, additionaly for Adobe Reader about 1/8 of screen is flickering almost always (sometimes on bottom, sometimes on top of LCD)

-device gets quite hot (hardly touchable) when there is a minimal system load eg. unlocked desktop

-some ICS compatible 3d games have graphical glitches or FC's, sometimes touchscreen stops responding but for the game only (onscreen system buttons work fine)
[Gen9 Android Development] Archibishop:
Wifi connection problem is not relevant any more. Yesterday I decided to test built in alarm clock. It woke me up but 5 minutes after when I took the device the screen was white as snow. reboot didn't help. I finally noticed that it wasn't just white — it was working but like completely faded. And reaction on touches was slow as if it is -20 C. Tried to roll back to 328, 405 and back to test 406. Nothing changes. Seems to be a hardware problem. Returning it back to the seller when i'm back from vacation would solve the problem completely.
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
Please note that the final 4.0.6 firmware has been released. It contains one more Wi-Fi fix that will hopefully solves more disconnection problems faced with some access points. Please share your experience with this new firmware if 4.0.6-TEST2 was not working for you. Thank you for your help and patience.
[Gen9 Android Development] surdu_petru:
HI !

Thank you very much !!! Please ..can you update gitorious/kernel - ics source cod for this release ?
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Thanks for keeping us updated!
[Gen9 Android Development] ergoen:
Hi, thanks for the patch, however I still have problems with the tablet freezing and rebooting. It's not always reproducible but it happens pretty often while viewing (heavy?) pdf files in adobe reader (this one has caused more than 5 crashes: http://db.tt/esmwb3S9) or when viewing xda developers in desktop mode with opera mobile.

Edit: here is /proc/last_kmsg from one such crash on 4.0.6 (opera mobile on xda developers) : http://pastebin.com/2CEmtPWY
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
For me all pdf readers caused system hang on 4.0.5 (reset as the only option) but Adobe Reader also had probles with rendering- about 1/8 of screen flickering (fragment of current page <->fragment of next/previous page).

That's why I stick to 3.2.80

Oftopic: quantum gates you say? Wouldn't you be rather reading about Shroedinger's cat? ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] realismo:
This rendering problem caused by an developer option, try without 2d gpu acceleration.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Already tried- same behaviour.

Tapatalked from Xperia Arc S
[Gen9 Android Development] realismo:
Try to restart after turned off the acceleration, this is the only thing what is working.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Believe me, I've tried that too. Now I'm happy Honeycomb user again ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] duncaneidaho:
Thanks, it look likes it fixed my WiFi issues :)
[Gen9 Android Development] surdu_petru:
HI !

Unfortunately (for me) this update 4.0.6 is the first update ( since 3.2.69) in the tablet is closed only ! No FC , screen just freezes and stops responding - and reboots in a few seconds !!!

Problem is that until now ( with old firmware ) I never had even a fc' ! ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] heyyo:
I have exactly this behavior and additionally by browsing on internet with the default android web browser, it just closes randomly and rapidly.

I tried to change my wireless settings AES OR TKIP with WPA2-PSK, it's the same behavior. My router is a DLINK DSL-2760U Wireless N ADSL2+

My last_kmsg file with surdu_petru rooted version http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31745142/last_kmsg

I have to note that I had this exactly behavior with the official Archos rom 4.0.6 non rooted and without SDE.
[Gen9 Android Development] paja-jojo:
Hi, the 4.0.6 firmware didnt solve my Wi-Fi issues. It stil loops on obtaining IP.

I have hidden SSID - bud i tried also when SSID is not hidden.. this time it worked for first connection but then after reset no more conection.

I'm using ovislink wl5460ap v2 router. Is there any list of known working routers(APs)?

Edit: one more thought, maybe the delay (time) it waits for obtaining IP is too low - had any one considered this possibility?
[Gen9 Android Development] pittnuma:
On my 101 All seems okay on 4.06 apart from wifi not waking up after the device has been inactive for a few minutes. (Rooted stock Rom).

My wifes 101, that freezes for no reason, usually when using internet, are there any logs that show what caused a freeze? (Her 101 is unrooted). Again her 101 does not wake the wifi after sleep.
[Gen9 Android Development] haneya:
Hello,

After I updated to 4.0.6, i have 2 problems:

1. GPS doesn't catch a signal at all no matter how much it keeps searching.

2. I faced sudden reboots happened couple of times, it's better than before.

Thanks.
[Gen9 Android Development] Extreme_One:
Exactly the same issues here.

Come on Archos, I see evidence that you're working on the freezes/reboots; please give the GPS some love too.
[Gen9 Android Development] bfnf:
Hello,

I've tried every version of the new firmware based on ICS and wirelless in my University still does'nt work properly.

I'm using the last version 4.0.6_TEST3 and when i try to connect to eduroam it only stays connected a few minutes and drop the connection and isn´t able to reconnect. The eduroam uses 802.1x EAP with PEAP and MSCHAPV2.

With this firmware version my freezes count is One, not big deal. It´s much better in this point.

Keep with the good work Archos trying to fix all the bugs
[Gen9 Android Development] courville:
Here we go again: for those still experiencing issues with Wi-Fi we have a new test firmware that consists in a major upgrade for your evaluation:

http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.6-TEST4/firmware_archos_it4.aos

Please note that this firmware also includes i) skype audio fix, ii) SGX performance boost, iii) some more CPU scheduler stability patches.

If this is not the ultimate solution, it would be great to generate logs of the failures by installing/running the following applications after witnessing a problem:

http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/debug/LogExtractor.apk

that will generate a zip of the logs at the root of your tablet and post the result.

Thank you for your help and patience.
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
Thanks for keeping us posted, Mr. Courville. Hopefully these wifi issues will now stop once and for all and people can stop their complaining :)
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
I guess full wipe is recommended?

Tapatalked from Xperia Arc S
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
Why ?
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
from honeycomb? probably ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] andyleadbetter:
Is the touchscreen driver issue being addressed?

I have a g8 250GB Turbo with a cypress TMA340 touchscreen controller. When ever I hold the table in a flat orientation, with even the slightest pressure anywhere in the middle of the rear of the device the touchscreen stops responding. I built the latest kernel and debugged the problem to the i2c controller stops responding.

Looking at the driver power model, if this happens during a firmware download to the TSP, then the driver ends up in a disabled state requiring a cold reboot. I modified the kernel driver so that the power control left the 5v regulator supply enabled, so at least if the firmware to the touchscreen was downloaded successfully even once, then the touchscreen controller remains active in whats called APP mode, but it would be good to know if this problem is going to be addressed.

I will update to this test4 firmware this evening, and capture a log of the events when this happens, but I would like to know if this is a futile exercise?
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
and from ICS ?
[Gen9 Android Development] DarkhShadow:
I have never wiped for any update on my tablet and haven't had any problems

Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
I did not wipe and all seems fine so far
[Gen9 Android Development] cajl:
the number of build change
[Gen9 Android Development] Extreme_One:
Great to see Archos providing test firmware and actively seeking feedback!

I see no mention of changes to GPS handling.

I presume you have seen reports of total inability to get GPS lock with latest version?

Any news on a fix for this?
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
This is more an annoyance than a bug but I think it's reproducible fairly easier tried the new firmware with a clean wipe and it still exists so.. here it is:

Scrolling the launcher in standard landscape view is reasonably smooth in terms of fps, but it is not fluid. If you rotate the tablet in any of the other 3 ways the scrolling becomes fluid. Once you have rotated it to one of the 3 ways, and then rotate it back to the original way the scrolling stays fluid until you open and close the app drawer where it returns back to how it was (not fluid). So to recap:

Not fluid in landscape.

Fluid in other 3 orientations.

Fluid when orientation changes to another and then back to original.

Not fluid when app drawer has been opened and closed.

As I said this only occurs when the tablet is in one landscape orientation (So that the Archos | 80G9 writing is under the screen. All other orientations it is fluid all the time.

I notice that this occurs with 3rd party launchers too (apex, nova, adw ex) but disabling wallpaper scrolling makes it fluid in all orientations.

Would anyone else like to try this and give me their opinion?

Note : I'm not saying it's very laggy or choppy, but just that it isn't as buttery smooth as when you rotate the tablet another way!
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Shell just rebooted after ~15 minutes of active usage (test4 flashed yesterday evening, device was all night in Hibernation).

Also MTP doesn't work properly- pc drivers are installed correctly, tablet is seen as MTP device but none of memory locations (Internal and SD card) are visible on pc side. Reboot doesn't help.

Logs attached, most likely contain also leftovers from Test3
[Gen9 Android Development] PeterPan6754:
4.0.6 Test4 FW no more points on "Quadrant Standard" Benchmark with final 4.0.6 FW

i have archos 101 G9 Turbo with 1GB ram.
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
Update on this: it seems this issue occurs in all 4.0.6 firmwares (test included) but does not occur in 4.0.5. firmware.

Would it be possible to look into this courville?
[Gen9 Android Development] Extreme_One:
I have noticed the same behaviour. A fix would be most welcome.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
It seems that 4.0.6 has problems with memory management.

I understand (and this is completely normal) that 512MB model has only ~200MB free ram after boot. But running any resource heavy app- like Firefox (both official and Aurora) or some games (but not all- some take care of freeing memory by themselves when exited)- drops free ram under 80 or sometimes under 50 MB and not always memory is reclaimed after stopping the app in Settings->Apps->Running.

And BTW could you add to Recovery

-confirmations for all format/wipe operations

-wiping dalvik-cache

please? :)
[Gen9 Android Development] Extreme_One:
Yes there is a definite issue where memory isn't being freed. I have resorted to using a 'fast reboot' app and keeping a close eye on unnecessary processes.

Otherwise the device will often freeze/restart.
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
Another update on this weird issue : if show CPU usage, show touches or pointer location are checked in developer options then scrolling home screens is smooth regardless of orientation. Such a strange bug. I hope it is fixable. :)

In the mean time I'm using show touches as it seems the least intrusive one.
[Gen9 Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
You can try to use 'force hardware rendering for 2d'

Tapatalked from Xperia Arc S
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
That was the first thing I tried. Doesn't work ;)
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
have you tried a format? I had the lag after honeycomb upgrade, went away after a format.
[Gen9 Android Development] theguy:
I have formatted many times, as I say it is not present on 4.0.5.

It is not lag as such but it just isn't as smooth. It's really weird because I swipe the homescreens and see it. Then I flip the tablet upside down, swipe the homescreens and it just seems smoother.

Is it not like this for you?
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
I don't think so. Maybe i'm not as picky as you? xD I'll test it out
[Gen9 Android Development] bkromhout:
Recently I've noticed that the latest test firmware, which I only upgraded to because it got rooted (So yes, I'm rooted, but not over locked or anything like that) has actually made my wifi drop out more. I've never had a problem before now. It's mostly noticeable when using the Media Center app to stream videos from my SMB shares. Every time the wifi drops, it drops the video, and usually doesn't remember the position the video was at. It's very bothersome.
[Gen9 Android Development] zando2712:
I am having the same problem.

Archos Media Center for Gen9 has problems streaming smb and uPnP shares.

Wifi signal drops. Router reboots.

AMC works pretty well when streaming to my Gen7 Archos 5 IT.

Wifi signal does not drop. Router does not reboot.
[Gen9 Android Development] :
@theguy

I found a solution for that problem. Kind of because it will still be not smooth but you can decide on what orientation its `lagging`

Lets say you never use your device upside down..

Then hold it upside down, select a new background and then it will only lag if youre on that orientation, where you selected your wallpaper.

Sry for bad english :-)
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
thats an interesting solution! i'll try it out
[Gen9 Android Development] :
Pls let me know if it works for you as well :)
[Gen9 Android Development] Shano56:
are the lag you guys experience on the homescreen or the app drawer
[Gen9 Android Development] :
On me it was both, but homescreen was way more noticeable.