yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] isime13:
I've tested the update on my device. Wifi and sound output are working now. The build props show a Lenovo device now (ro.build.fingerprint=Lenovo/IdeaTab_A1107/A1107:4.0.4/MR1/eng.user.20120503.193509:eng/test-keys). The main issue seems to be that the Google Apps are not working (including Play).

EDIT: The problem with Google Play seems to be caused by the file permissions of drmserver. After this, I can download apps from Play Store (but only until rebooting):

adb remount
chmod 777 /system/bin/drmserver
./system/bin/drmserver&
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Magnusmarshall:
Confirmed wifi works and sound works fine.

Google store not so much but looks to be a quick fix.

Gps seems to be working but haven't had time to test.

Mounting sd card and usb mounting are messed up.

Also for anyone considering this 4.03 they should know its based on a phones os and not a tablet os.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drozda:
I can't update on 2GB A1 - there is an error in the middle of process.

The first version was running ok.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Tint Ag Khaing:
Pls!

Dear gmarkall,

I redownloaded and flashed again and now it's running OK.

Now from the above posts, i see that an update that fixes wifi and sound 's available to download again here.https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=56E49CF4B3C46641&id=56E49CF4B3C46641!106&action=Download

So pls tell me what i've to do again. Can i flash this update from CWM ?

Thanks !
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dawkon13:
Plaease help! Not work on IdeaPad A1 2GB :( :( :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dawkon13:
CWM log:

size:3833856assert failed: run_program("/tmp/fuse:, "mbr", "/tmp/mbr2GB.img")

E;Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(status 7)

Installation aborted

Can you help me? ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Brancaleone:
This Update doesn't work with cwm and I wouldn't recommend to anyone flashing it. It screwed up my whole file system including rescue partition and took me several hours to get rid of it. On top, it doesn't contain config.gz. :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] isime13:
If you are using CWM, you can go back to stock recovery in just a few minutes. It is described here. This shouldn't be an issue?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Magnusmarshall:
Clearly this is not a actually preview from lenovo but rather a home-brew that does a decent job of getting many things working.

The first preview had a tablet based 4.03 and this supposed update has a phone 4.03 layout.

Still not bad just not from lenovo.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nccruz:
did you do system settings/storage then press menu and USB computer connection should show on right top, press media connection (MTP)....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sukicat:
Brilliant ..works a treat ..Thanks for the Info ..seems this version is nearly perfect :good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] passy:
Can someone upload somewhere latest ics ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Morely:
Well, it might be possible. Finding hardware drivers would be a nightmare, and honestly, having used WinCE (pronounce that as one word), I can't understand why anyone would want it. Ever. It's sluggish, severely limited in capabilities, has almost no available applications, and it's fugly. Not as bad as Metro, but still. :confused:

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Well, it looks wonderful. Only two problems (that I've bothered to find).

BlueInput can't find my BT keyboards. Have not tried the headset.

The only non-BT keyboard now is Japanese IME. I can't use that; I speak English, German, Spanish, and a little French, but nothing in Kanji or ideograms.

I think I'll go back to 2643 for a few builds.

EDIT: Reverting to 2643 failed miserably (attempted to use CWM, got into a bootloop; then using factory recovery, same bootloop). I scraped up another microSD card (the 2643 update.zip was on the internal storage; this is a 16GB model) and put the latest ICS on it. Well, this is much better! Not only are both SDcard partitions recognized by Windows 7 (only the internal one was under slimdroid_4), I was able to pair and use my BT keyboard without reinstalling BlueInput! at this point, I'm pretty happy. Wifi is still slightly unstable but I am at work and we use virtual access points, which I've never been very happy about anyhow. I'll see how it performs tonight at home on my G and N networks.

EDIT 2: This build includes Norton Security. Based on my experience with PCs (which goes back to before Microsoft ripped off DR GEM to create MS Windows), I would advise anyone who wants real security to immediately uninstall this garbage. Norton provides the warm fuzzy feeling of being "protected" by a tissue-paper fence.

EDIT 3 (Saturday): Home wifi seems pretty stable, both wireless-N and wireless-G. Previously I had been unable to reinstall Jamie Oliver's 20-minute Meals (which was purchased through the Android App Store, or Google Play, whatever they call it this week) with the error "unable to install on USB storage" or something similar. Last night I decided to try something, so I powered off, pulled out the microSD card, powered up, and tried again. Viola! It's installed and working fine (I used it to shop for my meal ingredients today). After putting the SD card back in all remains well.

I have noticed that the wifi strength seems lower with this build than it did with 2643, but at home that's not an issue. The work wifi is pretty much crap anyhow.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
Here you go:

Skydrive http://sdrv.ms/NrOWs1

Dropbox http://db.tt/ztqRuXKH

Pleaso note, this is supposed to be an update. You need to install ICS 1.2 before you install this build, otherwise your installation will fail and you will need the bootable SD-card to revive the A1
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
babylon, logrey

What version is this?

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Wanted to do a quick update.

After multiple installs and failures on both ICS and original firmware, slim version A107I0_A404_001_012_0091_US finally installed. I wish I knew what went right when it finally installed.

The only way I was able to update to the "official" A107I0_A404_001_012_0091_US version was to use CWM. Yes CWM did work to install the official version after a slim version install.

Now a few questions, when I go to update from the 1A settings menu, I am told I have the latest version. I see other version numbers being thrown around so I wonder what is the latest "official" version. I have also noticed that the ICS update has been removed from the Lenovo site. Any rumors on if they will post new updates or is the "experiment" over?

Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
It's build 108.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nccruz:
signatures

so we know info on your devices, please edit your signatures...

http://xdaforums.com/profile.php?do=editsignature
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
For whatever reasons, I'm not permitted to have a signature. Yet at least.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nccruz:
are you logged in?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
Of course I'm logged in. Otherwise I couldn't answer, could I. I guess it's something to do with the ominous 10 posts to be a fully qualified member.

Anyway, I own a ZTE Blade mobile phone, running Android 2.3.7 the latest nightly of CyanogenMod7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 tablet, running Android 4.0.4 Build 108US. And I'm quite happy with both of them.

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Well I guess the signature works now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nccruz:
right... you must be logged in to answer.... sorry...

good you can do signature now...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Morely:
Likewise:

Sorry, you are not permitted to have a signature.

However, here's my info anyway:

Lenovo IdeaPad A1

(shows as IdeaTab_A1107 4.0.4 in UnlockRoot)

ICS 4.0.4 Build MR1
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sarcoptic:
Anyone have luck finding a working ADB driver for ICS? I am developing on a x64 win 7 machine and since upgrading to ICS have had no luck trying to find a functioning adb driver...thanks!

Nevermind just did a quick edit of the usb driver that came with android-sdk and good to go...for those wondering edit the android_winusb.inf file add the following under both the [Google.NTx86] and [Google.NTamd64] sections then update driver in device manager and point to the edited INF file:

;Lenovo A1

%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_D00D

%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_18D1&PID_D00D&MI_01
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gmarkall:
You can probably get it working with Linux, which doesn't need specific drivers for different devices - you could try installing it in a VM. It's not a perfect solution for you, but may be the only option.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xbdesign:
ADB Driver

I just chosed a google Android adb interface driver from a list and all works fine.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
Out of sheer desperation I tried the App blade Wi-Fi fix from Play Store. It looks like this did the trick to get Wi-Fi reliably to work. All day my Wi-Fi worked as a charm even with more than 3 hours of stand-by.

If you try this, please report back if it is successful for you too.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] diamondback22:
I installed the Blade Wi-Fi fix as well, and after putting the tablet to sleep several times my wi-fi has come back each time. That's one less quirk I need to be bothered by. Now if only someone can figure out why some apps won't install and give the error "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD card." that would be awesome.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
If you manually unmount the sdcard you can get most of the apps to install. Some games still fail as they are just too big but it will give you back most things.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
I'm sorry. This is a kernel issue which Lenovo has to fix. Or publish the sources so that the community can work its magic.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
update lenovo a1 from 091 to 108

I have successfully updated my lenovo a1 to A10710_A404_001_008_0091 US.

When I try to do an OTA update, I am told I have the latest version.

On a previous post, there is a link to a dropbox download that is A10710_A404_001_008_0108 US. When this is on the external sd card, trying the power/volume down combo does not recognize the update.

I have verified the file is not corrupt with winrar and have downloaded it multiple times just in case.

Using CWM, I have wiped out the cache, battery stats, and delvik cache. I have even fixed the permissions.

When this is done, I do get a message that the system is updating but a check shows that is is still A10710_A404_001_008_0091 US

The system shows Android version 4.0.4 and kernel version 3.0.8-00024-g107ab1-dirty

Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
The new ROM needs to be in root of external sd card and renamed in update.zip if you want to flash it with stock recovery.

Since you are already running a previous version of ics, it is also safe to install the new ROM via cwm.

It is your choice, how to upgrade. Please note, root and clockwork are gone. So you need to reflash clockwork and reroot your device with a1-rooter.zip

The following workarounds are recommended:

a) delete Flasplayer from App_Management, it causes the stock browser to hang

b) install blade wifi fix for wifi more reliable

c) stick with preinstalled youtube app v3.5.5, the update messes up the sound
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
It is in the root of the external sd card

I have tried to update via CWM and get the dreaded error 7 after it hits the MBR section.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
Almost all ICS versions to date excluding the slimdroid versions must be flashed through a stock recovery. Install either the gb or ics recovery and try again.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
GB recovery will break the tablet.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dawkon13:
Look at this:

Maybe kernel support USB OTG :rolleyes:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rrrccc01:
just installed A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US

Downloaded and installed A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US

Install went smoothly with stock recovery install.

No issues worth mentioning yet!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
i did it thru CMW

Wi-Fi works fine when comes after sleep

The only thing I'm missing (got already used to them) is software buttons (especially taking in account Lenovo removed them but didn't use the space for expanding the screen)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] diamondback22:
Update to 116

I also updated to A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US.zip. I used the stock recovery and it installed just fine from 108, although I did have to reinstall all my apps.

Changes I've noticed:

1: Wifi now seems to be stable and restores after screen sleep.

2: Google Voice Search now works.

3: Facial recognition is no longer an option under security for unlocking the screen.

Issues still occurring:

1: Unable to install certain apps to the device due to the USB/SD card not being accessible by the app during installation.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
What apps you cannot install?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rrrccc01:
starting to look official! A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US

A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US is now on the lenovo FTP site

Here's the link

http://download.lenovo.com/slates/a1/ICS_OTA/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stonesouls:
Not There

Sorry not there.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rrrccc01:
I see it!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
What is the name and password for the ftp session?

I am not seeing the file on the unprotected link.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
it's empty
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
recurred rsorsco

Here is an update;

I found another site that has mirrored the file A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US.zip. It can be found here;

(due to posting limits for now, I had to put in the * to enable the link posting)

h*t*t*p://static.fiendish.net/xaueious/LenovoA1/ICS_OTA/

I was able to update via CWM. So far so good!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
what do you have in the build number under system settings?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
a107i0_a404_001_011_0116_us
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
which is the same as the previous one
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rrrccc01:
Funny, it still works for me!

http://download.lenovo.com/slates/a1/ICS_OTA/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
still empty here
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dawkon13:
Yes, still empty...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] half normal:
Hi MadPriest, I am confused by your reply.

I posted an alternative link to the current ICS build for the A1 since the official link is empty.

I installed the file found at the alternative link and found it to be legitimate so I let everyone know that it installed and the A1 reported the correct information.

What was your impression / interpretation of my post?

When I mentioned update, I was referring to update to my previous posts of having issues with updating to build 108 from 091. As my prior experience to trying to update this wonderful android device has been hit and miss. I followed all the recommended steps when trying to update from 091 to 108 without success but was able to go right into an update for the 116 build from 091. Go figure!

I regret if this caused you any confusion.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
my bad

there was a A107I0_A404_001_012_0116 reported today (and i downloaded it, installed, but it reports 011_0116 in the system settings)

i didn't see you are talking about 011 build
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
I just tried out the new ICS and I have to say it is a definate improvement. I don't think the soft buttons is an actual issue, I think they removed it on purpose as the tablet has hard buttons. Now we can argue better or worse but that is my opinion there will be no soft buttons going forward.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kjliew:
A107i0_a404_001_011_0116

Samba, access to Windows network shares, seems to be broken in A107I0_A404_001_011_0116. I am not able to access Windows network shares from ES File Explorer. It was working fine with past 2 builds that I tried. It does completely fix the audio and bluetooth issue with the past 2 builds.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
I don't think the new version really sleeps which is why wireless works. Evey other version of ICS has gotten close to CM7 in battery life not as good but close enough. This version I have been on battery for 7hours and 10 minutes and I am at 29% left. To be fair I have used it maybe 3 of those hours on CM7 or stock GB I would still have over 70% left.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Lyon huntington:
New version seems to be working great!

Now hoping they bring back the soft keys in next version.

EDIt: my boot SD no longer works. Just me or do I need a new .ISO?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
My up time is 7h15m, out of them actual usage was about 1,5h.

I'm on 66%

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BTW

011 version is available here

http://download.lenovo.com/slates/a1/ICS_OTA/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Technologist2:
Just upgraded

I just upgraded from ICS 4.0.4 109 to 116. The audio in Youtube videos and music works better now. I had an intermittent audio problem playing music files and watching videos on Youtube prior to this upgrade. Everything loads faster too. Audio works and videos run smooth in Netflix as well.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
So pretty close to what I saw as if you used it another hour and a half it would be down to around 30%. I have gone back to CM7 for now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
From yesterday post till about an hour ago, with about another 30-40 minutes use (got down to 54% before putting the tablet aside), got 15% this morning
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
So over night you lost almost 40%
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bren924:
That is what I was getting on the ICS builds as well, back to cm7 for now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kjliew:
If you go to "Settings->WiFi->Advanced", there is an option for WiFI policy "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep". You can select from:

- Always

- Only when plugged in

- Never

"Always" is the default out from factory reset.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
Put it to "only when plugged in"

100% charge

Will see what will it be in the morning
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stoney73:
Just bought an A1 Ideapad, which is unrooted and running gingerbread build 2643, What would the correct steps be to install the ICS build 0116?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dawkon13:
Yessssssssssssssssssss!

I install ICS from 16GB to 2GB- anddior from android-hilfe.de edited mbr2GB.img

mbr:

Now i make re-partition pack for you :D :D :D :D :D

VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY(...:P) THANKS FOR ANDDIOR FROM ANDROID-HILFE.DE
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
Note: this will only work on 16 gig devices

1. Download this build A107I0_A404_001_007_0080_US.zip. This will install the needed partition image.

2. Copy the zip file to external sd-card root, rename it in update.zip

3. power down your pad and power it on with Vol (-) hold permanently. You can release the Vol (-) button, when stock recovery appears

4. let recovery install ICS, this can take some time, restart your device and boot into ICS but skip the setup

5. download this build A107I0_A404_001_012_0116_US (credit goes to user templar_of_shakuras) copy it to root of external SD-card and rename it in update.zip

6. redo step 3

7. redo step 4

8. Setup your tab.

Please note, all your data will be lost, due to repartitioning and formatting every partition, even the /emmc. So backup everything first.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
4% overnight (100%-96% in 8 hours) with "only when plugged in", wi-fi connects fine when out of sleep

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the 011_0116 (or 012_0116 - they are the same) will do the same, so this step isn't needed
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jpisini:
I will have to try it again and see ho it works.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] -=bhf=-:
Oh yes, it is. At least with Gingerbread as base. The correspondend commands in the updater script are marked as comments. So, this step is not only needed, it is crucial for the update. Otherwise the install will fail and the recovery is f* cked up. Then only the bootable SD will revive the pad.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
i did upgrade to 011_0116 from stock 2.3.4

no other steps were done
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stonesouls:
Interesting post on Skype forum

Here is the latest from our Development Team: We are working on a camera fix for ICS for the A1 shipping with ICS (A1-107). This image will not be available for previously released A1 tablets (A1-07) which shipped with Gingerbread.

I am sorry this might not resolve your issues with Skype working on your A1 tablets, especially if you have the older A1 Tablet models (A1-07). Unfortunately Lenovo can not ensure that all Non-Lenovo devices, software and programs work on Lenovo products.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Morely:
Gah!

Updated to A107I0_A404_001_011_0116_US, no problem.

Installed an app from the Google store called "Toggle Widgets Pack" by RB-mobilsoft. Discovered that if you use the "silent" widget, you can't get sound back in video players at all. Uninstalled the pack, reflashed ICS. All was good.

Reinstalled the pack, used *only* the Bluetooth toggle. Now I can't get BT switched back on, neither by using the widget not in Settings.

I'll try to reflash ICS and see what happens.

EDIT: No change.

ANOTHER EDIT: Several reboots later and BT is back on using DROIDMANIA.COM's Bluetooth Toggle Widget. Go figure. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aiteam.bluetoothtogglewidget
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sukicat:
update

Hi I am running A10710_A404_001_008_0108_US is the file A107I0_A404_001_012_0116_US better and can I just

rename it to update.zip and install it normally ..that's if I can find somewhere to download it has all the links do not work ..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
011_0116 (or 012_0116) are much better than any previous version (but there's no software buttons - you'll have to get used to it)

you can install it without renaming using CMW or rename to update.zip and install
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dschisler3:
I installed ICS on my A1. A couple of questions....

The battery use showed the biggest percentage lost from cell standby. In Gingerbread I would turn airplane mode on and then turn wifi back on, do we still need to do that?

I'm also unable to move apps to the SD card. The button in the app screen is there and when I press it starts, but then I get a message that it is usable to move the apps. Any ideas?

Thanks for the help in advanced.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] McDeadagain:
You cannot move apps to the sd card in ICS - this functionality is gone.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xbdesign:
But you did install the first preview Version from ICS 1.2 some time before.

Thisone flashed a new mbr 4 you.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] MadPriest:
don't you override the mbr every time you flash a stock rom?