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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xenokc:
I've successfully installed CWM 6.0.1.1 and the arrow keys work. Was able to create a NAND backup from recovery screen. I haven't tested all functions but most appear to work, clearing cache, etc. Unfortunately ROM Manager and ROM Toolbox don't work for backup/restore/install, have to manually do everything from recovery screen.

Used this CWM.. use at your own risk...

http://www.pandawillforum.com/showthread.php?12433-CWM-Recovery-6-0-1-0-for-A10-LY-F1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shah123:
I tried it but it still does not boot. It is still stuck at the same place - the screen where it says "android" in fancy fonts and glare going across it. I am not sure if I understand the 3 sec step, are you saying I have to wait for 3 sec, or until I see the green Android logo. Either way I tried both, and it just does not want to go past that glary android screen. I don't get any flickering of the Android logo either.

Have you done it multiple times, or you have done it once? If once, you probably are missing some step.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] na4ion1:
I called the company on Friday and talked to the sales department which was really nice. He then told me too call back later when their tech guy got in. That took a few times to get through to him (Jacob), and he told me that there is data corruption. Said he would email me the drivers and files to restore the device back to factory... still haven't gotten the email. Mine has been stuck this way since the second day of owning it =(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shah123:
Thanks for the reply. Could you also provide me with the drivers and files when you receive them?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
I'd like them too. I left several messages for Jacob and he never called me back.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shah123:
Hi xenokc, could you please provide us with the drivers and adb that they sent you. Apparently many people are waiting on it. Also the instructions if possible.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xenokc:
I've sent it to na4ion1, he will host it from here.

BTW, I bricked my device trying different ROMs and will try to send back. Probably won't be participating in this thread from here on out. I was so close, had an ICS ROM booting, but no touch screen.

Has anyone figured out how to get into Recovery with physical buttons? I have CWM working great and have a NAND backup of original ROM but can only get in recovery via the OS, not from powerup via button combo. Now that OS is botched, I can't get into recovery, so bricked. I'm not able to get in via adb shell anymore either as it doesn't boot far enough. Any other ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
that's great news! Please let us know the link as soon as you get it.

I have been able to ADB onto my tablet with some of the ROMs I flashed, the problem is I flashed so many I don't remember which one at this time. If it makes you feel any better, mine is also bricked for now. I am hoping, with the files you obtained, I'll be able to get back to stock one way or another.

I have had success with booting ICS ROMs and although there was no touchscreen, I hooked up a wired USB mouse to the tablet and I now use my mouse instead of my fingers. Ghetto yes, but hopefully only temporary.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
A little update: I was able to ADB CWM6 onto my tablet. YAY!!! Now the buttons work so I can go up / down / select.

Now I am going to try more ROMs and see what I can get to work with the touchscreen.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
Which tablet are you using? The Matrix One, the One7, or the One7S? I have the MatrixOne and considering also picking up the one7 if that's what most people are flashing on. Kinda mad at these guys though since this white matrixone now has unremovable black stains due to the supplied case.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
I have the Matrix One S which I cannot seem to get the touch screen working after updating the ROM. I am such an IDIOT! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
If anyone has a nandroid backup of the stock ROM I'd REALLY appreciate getting my hands on it. As of now all my efforts to resurrect this tablet have gone no where.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
Do you have instructions on how to a nandroid backup of this device? ADB/drivers/CWM source?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
I have the ADB drivers and a method to install CWM 6 which works nicely with this tablet.

Here is a guide to do a backup / restore via CWM. Link to Guide

If you need the ADB / CWM package. PM me and we can "chat" so we can make arrangements and I'll send it to you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
If someone can upload the files received from Matrix support, that would be very much appreciated!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
I wish someone would too. If anyone gets me the nandroid backup I'll try to find a place to host it.

---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:59 PM ----------

ok... A bunch of people have been asking for the ADB setup and CWM. I'll post what I did which worked flawlessly.

1. Go HERE to download the files and the instructions.

2. Instead of using the CWM from the link above, I went HERE and downloaded CWM 6.0.1.1 (which is the third link)

3. I replaced the original CWM file from step 1 above with the 6.x file

After I followed all the institutions I was able to ADB CWM 6 onto my tablet and even use the interface to access CWM.

Hit me up if you need any more guidance. And PLEASE... someone be smarter than I and create a nandroid backup of the original ROM and share it with the group.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
I sure will :) But it might be another week or two before I get my hands on mine. I ordered two to my friend's house in US, and he'll bring them to Canada soon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
So i followed your instructions and was able to make a nandroid backup from CWM 6. If you have a place to post it I can pass it along.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
That is EXCELLENT news! If I would have done that in the first place my tablet would not b e a brick right now. Make sure you keep it safe in case you need it in the future.

Once you are able to get the file to me (I just sent you a PM) I 'll be happy to test out the restore process on my brick and then host.

Thanks!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
Hopefully you have everything you need now. Have you tried any of these compatibility packs?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1821398
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
I have tried several in the past to no avail. The problem is there is no way of knowing which will work with this tablet / ROM combo and there are WAY tooo many to try. Out of the ones I have, none of them worked and some even killed the ROM so I had to flash and start from scratch. But I'll keep on trying for now.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] na4ion1:
At least you guys get to keep playing around with yours. I finally got mine up and running... for one day. After it lost it's charge I can't change it anymore. Called the company again only to find out that I am one of the lucky few (about 50) that have this problem. He did tell me it's covered and I will get a new one once they receive there new shipment.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
sounds like you are getting one of the new models. That is pretty sweet! Let us know the specs on it once you receive it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
I ran lsmod and found these drivers loaded:

8192cu 566489 0 - Live 0xbf0a0000

mxc622x 4708 1 - Live 0xbf09b000

mecs 3776 2 - Live 0xbf097000

rtl8150 8910 0 - Live 0xbf090000

mcs7830 6557 0 - Live 0xbf08a000

qf9700 8513 0 - Live 0xbf083000

asix 22500 0 - Live 0xbf078000

usbnet 23745 3 mcs7830,qf9700,asix, Live 0xbf06c000

sun4i_csi0 26905 0 - Live 0xbf061000

gc0308 14208 1 - Live 0xbf059000

videobuf_dma_contig 5659 1 sun4i_csi0, Live 0xbf054000

videobuf_core 18067 2 sun4i_csi0,videobuf_dma_contig, Live 0xbf04a000

mali 130387 8 - Live 0xbf01d000

ump 42254 15 mali, Live 0xbf00c000

goodix_touch 12453 0 - Live 0xbf004000

sun4i_vibrator 2278 0 - Live 0xbf000000

I'm assuming goodix_touch is the touchscreen driver. A quick google search shows the Ainol Novo 7 Aurora tablet uses the same driver and some CM10 work has been done it:

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/35112-jelly-bean-41-for-aurora/page__st__60

I wonder if we might be able to use their compatibility pack? Keep in mind this output came from a Matrix One, not a One7 or OneS so there may be different drivers. Also, is it possible to install CM10 but then push the stock kernel and see if the touchscreen will work?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
My experience has been that after installing some of the Aurora ROMs my screen would be all garbled and rendered useless. I have also tried the goodix_touch compatibility update to no avail. I will try some more tonight (most probably in between play of tonight football game) and see what I come up with.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reebop2k:
I have the white Matrix One and I like it for the price. I can't get several programs to load through the Play Store such as the Sirius / XM app. I started playing with pixel densities and ended up corrupting the system launcher somehow. It fails to load. I did grab a apk for the Go Launcher and loaded it with Droid Explorer and now I can use the tablet again. I would like to have the on screen navigation again instead of hammering the buttons at the top of the tablet. I've tried the Factory Reset under settings to no avail. Any ideas for a quick fix?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushiguy732:
Call their tech support and they'll tell you how to get it back to factory. (855) 366 8080

When you find out please post for everyone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr4x0n:
Anyone figured out how to get the Volume Soft Keys? I have noticed then in several promotional pictures.

Sent from my EVO 4G Beatches!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
Finally got mine (don't ask, long story to ship stuff to Canada). How do I get into fastboot? There's no volume key, but I noticed an "Update" hole. How do I use it?

EDIT:

Never mind, I figured out the shell command to reboot into recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr4x0n:
That is why I am trying to figure out how to enable the volume soft keys sinned there are no physical keys.

Sent from my EVO 4G Beatches!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
Does anyone have CWM5 for this? I installed CWM6 as suggested on the previous page, but I hate the new backup format. And if anyone managed to get the factory image, can you share? You can PM me if you want.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magicland:
Wow, you guys actually got tablets instead of ripped off? Well, until you have an issue and discover the company isn't there any longer. If you ordered it less than 3 months ago, see if Google Wallet will give you a refund, as there's no way to contact the company for support or warranty issues, they've taken everyone's money and reopened as a new scam company at strivetek.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
I feel for you, my friend. What I can recommend though - find the way to buy an A10 based tablet. It is a great value for the money, and perfect for those who likes messing with Android. A10 boot process makes it impossible to brick.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
So here's to all you guys, who did receive their Matrix One's. Thanks to many resources I read through, I was able to upgrade both of my M1's to the latest CM10, which blows factory software out of water. Generally JB is much, much, MUCH faster than ICS - I learned that thanks to Nookie CM team.

1. Flash CWM6 via adb (see post #51 by Hizpanick )

2. Download latest/stable unofficial A10 CM10 build from Shaun2029 page.

If you didn't mess with partitions on your device, what you have in /system (295Mb) will be enough for this build and gapps. So download gapps from the same page too.

3. Download the compatibility pack - my contribution (actually compilation based on Christian Troy's packs and updated Goodix Touch driver by tbnz.

4. Put files from steps 2 and 3 on external SD card. Reboot into CWM, flash them in sequence - CM10, compatibility pack, gapps. Don't reboot inbetween, just flash them all, and then reboot. If you don't care for the factory apps that came with the device, then do yourself a favor and format /system, /data and /cache, and wipe Dalvik cache (so-called "clean" install) before flashing the above.

5. May performance and stability be with you!

Everything works: HD video (YouTube and files, don't know about NFx), touch screen, USB host, camera, WiFi. I didn't have a chance to check a gamepad or something like that, but wireless keyboard works fine.

If you messed up with LiveSuite's image flashing, and screwed up your system partition (shrunk it to <300Mb), I have a solution for you that works, but at the cost of internal storage. I'll put it up, when I have time.

Oh, and sorry guys, I'm no full-time ROM developer, just an IT dad of two, who happened to buy tabs for his kids and found tabs laggy and unstable. So please do your reading of the above sources, as I simply don't have time supporting this.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr4x0n:
Thanks for the great information. I only have one question. How do you navigate the CWM menu without the Volume Keys. The only key that does anything is the Power Key. Are there ADB commands that you can use?

dr4x0n
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
Did you flash the latest CWM 6 from post 51? It should work just fine. Although I noticed that I have to press volume keys a little longer/harder for CWM to register it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr4x0n:
Yes. Got that figured out. Thanks.

P.S. Any luck with creating EXT4 Partition on SD and using DT A2SD? Just wondering. Thanks.

dr4x0n
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMelbourne:
Could I please ask whether you have the original Matrix One, Matrix One S or Matrix One 7S?

I'm hoping it's just the original Matrix One (MTX11) - mine has rebooted spontaneously since I got it in August so I'm hoping an updated ROM will offer more stability.

Mine seems to have 308 MB RAM, 16 GB and a 1 GHz processor. The 8GB MicroSD card that I ordered never arrived - despite several emails (most of which have been ignored).

Kind Regards,

Mike
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMelbourne:
Matrix One Recovery Assistance Requested

Does anyone know how to boot into CWM recovery using the hardware buttons only?

If I put a paperclip into the update hole and power-on - the screen stays black however the power light stays on.

If I just power-on, the thing just shows the white Matrix-One screen forever (as there is no operating system).

I was following the instructions (put the zip files onto the device, wrote recovery.img to /data, wrote recovery.img to /dev/block/nandg). I had just formatted my system, data and cache directories using CWM recovery, and then accidentally rebooted the device (before flashing anything). Basically I pressed the left hardware button in CWM recovery instead of the right and bricked myself due to no Operating System.

Using adb on my Linux netbook I can run adb pull and push, but not adb shell (to reboot into recovery). /system/bin/sh is missing from the device (as well as an operating system, busybox, cat, dd, etc.). I have tried copying the bash executable (from CM10) on as /system/bin/sh but 'adb shell' still didn't work.

I used CWM to take a backup before this, however I don't know how to access this backup (I think it's on the internal 2GB memory). I also don't know how to restore it (I have spent a couple of hours Googling).

Any advice would be appreciated. I'm willing to try anything to unbrick this thing (I bought it for $119 - shortly before the price dropped).

Thanks for any suggestions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
Here's the thing. All three models the were selling are only different by color, and amount of memory available. I ordered two basic models, but got two different one: a basic 4Gb (black body), and 7S with 16Gb (white body). The steps work on both models. Oh, and one more thing - when you go download CM10 from slatedroid.com, pick the stable release. Although it's 1 month older, it's much more stable than the later test one.

---------- Post added at 11:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:46 AM ----------

Well my friend, I've been there too. You successfully bricked your device. Just kidding... :) It is impossible to brick a A10 based device, since the main booting instructions are hard wired into the processor. The only problem is that we don't have the latest firmware for our devices, so the steps I'll post later will involve flashing some other devices firmware and going back to CWM and CM10. It will have some side effect, although not necessarily bad side effect. The firmware I found has bigger /system partition, so after going through all the instructions you'll have 500Mb system partition at the cost of 200Mb from emmc (internal sdcard).

Give me a day or too, I'll write everything up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMelbourne:
On your advice, I picked the stable release and checked the md5sum (153317dfbb7d273a543596b17b5bf54f cm10_a10_20121011.zip).

The three different models differing by RAM - this I did not know. I ordered the original and the sevens were not available at the time.

I now feel hopeful - and the internal sdcard space reducing is not going to be a problem.

I really, really appreciate the time you have taken to reply.

I'm not going to turn on my tablet until I hear from you. The red charging LED does not appear at the moment - I hope that means that it is fully charged - however I would rather be safe than sorry.

Again, thank you and I hope you have a happy & safe New Year.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
I'm also looking for a way to get into CWM using the hardware keys. I followed the steps outlined to install CM10, and now I'm just a black screen (I get the blue Android logo, then just a black screen). I did make a nandroid before I flashed the ROM but I can't even get to tablet via ADB to reboot into recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android1993:
I'm getting a battery symbol with a triangle and exclamation mark inside of it. I let the device completely die one day and ever since then it hasn't booted up correctly. I've charged the tablet plenty of times, it's fully charged, I've been able to get the tablet to show up as a new device on my computer by holding the update button and power button (the blue led at the top comes on), and I've also let the tablet completely die again, then charged it completely. I'm at a loss for what the issue is. It worked fine until I let the battery completely die out. The computer doesn't find drivers for the device, and I can't use the device in ADB. I was trying to get it recognized by ADB to see if I can push a new recovery but nothing is helping.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no_cannabis:
Just a quickie as I don't have much time.

I didn't find any way to get into recovery via hardware keys. I think it's somehow related to the u-boot version we got on our tabs. The only way to reboot into recovery (without having CM up and running) is to do it through adb shell, which I understand is not achievable for many, who got stuck on the boot logo.

Don't try the "update" pin-hole, it's for the different thing - pressing it and plugging the usb cable will only get you into fastboot, which is useless without a flashing program on a PC. This program is what I was going to tell you guys about in the post on how to get a bricked device up and running, it's called LiveSuite. But let me check a few things first, before I tell you all I know about it. I'm trying to assemble an IMG file for the LiveSuite, so we could flash the stock firmware back no matter what happens. It's unfortunate that the people, who sold us the tablet had ABSOLUTELY NO SUPPORT, so I couldn't obtain a factory IMG file from them. But there's hope, I'm just trying to figure out the most proper way for everybody.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hizpanick:
Won't the IMG file be different for each version of the tablet we have? I do have a nandroid backup but unfortunately with no way to go CWM I am out of luck trying to use it.

EDIT: So apparently, I DO have adb access, but every time I try the shell I get "exec 'system/bin/sh' failed no such file or directory". I get the same error on adb remount. I can do adb devices and adb reboot just fine, but none of the reboot options take me back to CWM. If someone has an sh file I can try to push it to /system/bin, but not sure how well that will work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android1993:
Would this also apply to my issue?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeMelbourne:
According to @no_cannabis, they only differ by colour and RAM available, so I think the image used would be identical. I might be wrong though.

I just tried this - I got my backup off the MicroSD card and onto a computer. I was able to find the sh binary (chmod it to 777), and push it to the device using adb push, however adb shell keeps reporting exec 'system/bin/sh' failed no such file or directory".

This LiveSuite Windows utility sounds like our only hope.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ocoeepaddler:
Battery symbol with exclamation point fix!

OK guys bare with me im pretty much a noob at this don't get ill. :victory:i ... but my friends tablet had this problem and i decided to have a go at it.. after a few hours all over the internet i figured out the live suite utility was the only shot so started to download it and installed it and started playing with the button combos on the tablet first i pressed and held the update button plugged it in to my laptop still holding the update button while the computer searched for drivers untill they were found still holding the update button i pressed the power button down for around 15 secs released it then pressed the power button 10 times and boom my lil andriod buddy is on my screen... all though i did already install live suite and had it opened i don't think i actually ran anything in the program i couldnt find firmware for it but ill leave the site i got it from and hopefully yall can put my gibberish together and actually help somebody good luck hope this helps :fingers-crossed:

topnotchtablets . com/LivesuiteInstall
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android1993:
I flashed some random firmware .img from the same site with Livesuit to test it, I now get a weird static image instead of that annoying battery icon with an exclamation mark. So now that I know it works I'm just waiting for someone to upload an image for our device to see if I can get it back to actually booting.

Update: Flashed a second .img and the tablet actually starts up and stays on. I get a white screen though. Please get that .img soon!