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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] x1kyle26:
I'm trying to root now and install google play, I also picked one up for black friday. will let ya'll know how it turns out.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bardell3600:
1) already answered - 1204 x 768 (per box)

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2) yes, I started this thread after I had just successfully rooted

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3) root first then :

A. Install ES File Explorer (download from http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html)

B. Launch ES File Explorer and go to settings (bottom on screen three dots vertically aligned)

C. In Setting go to "Root setting" and check all 4 boxes

D. Download Phonesky.apk (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18294468)

E. Move Phonesky.apk to /system/app/

F. Change Phonesky.apk permissions to rw- r-- r--

a. tap and long hold Phonesky.apk

b. select "properties" and change the permissions from there

Works Fine have download and installed from Play Store several Apps

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4) don't know,. I haven't tried.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] WaltA:
Well, I did the root and the installation of Google Play store.

While I found the instructions intimidating, it turned out to be pretty easy. I have rooted several of my cell phones, and this was easier.

Some comments:

I didn't need the drivers; neither storage nor ADB. My installation of Win 7 sp1 x64, already had the required drivers.

I actually had to use http://www.estrongs.com/en/download.html (note the "l" at the end of the URL)

Phonesky is apparently a copy of the older Android Market app. However, after it self-installs, it will automatically update itself to the Google Play app. Just give it a few minutes.

After the automatic update is done, open up Google Play, and go to the list of apps already installed. Do an "update" on all apps so noted. This will not only get you the latest version, but also establish a "link" to the Google Play store so that you'll be notified of future updates.

Much thanks to bardell3600 ! ! !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] x1kyle26:
Hello kind sir I am having trouble finding the phonsky.apk on my tablet to relocate it on step E, can you help me with this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bardell3600:
should be /sdcard/Download/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] WaltA:
I downloaded it using my PC, to my PC, and then copied the file over to my tablet's "download" directory. Then I used ES File Explorer to move/copy the file from "download" to the "system/app" directory as per the instructions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bardell3600:
That is likely a cut & paste where the "cut" missed the end of the URL. I'll correct the original post
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Pattond:
This worked on my daughters Trio 7! Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Just ordered one of these, can't wait to root and tinker. For those of you that already have it, have you found a good folding case/keyboard for it? I know there are tons out there for 10" ones but seeing as this is 9.7" i want it to be perfect.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Thanks for all the info bardell3600. Just bought one of these and plan to root it when I receive it in the mail. From your instructions seems easy enough to do and put the google store on it.

Couple of questions though if anyone knows.

1. I read a review that says Netflix doesn't work on this? Is that true? If so can I fix it?

2. Is there custom firmware available after I root it? Can I just install the latest momo11 bird firmware on this tablet since its a clone?

3. How do you make a backup of the device? In case something goes wrong. And how do you upgrade the firmware if possible?

Sorry never really owned a android device just messed around with some from time to time.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] WaltA:
Based on my experience on other Android devices, this might be due to the device being rooted. When rooted, you could make a permanent copy of any downloads from Netflix, and share/copy them. So, the Netfix software detects if a device is rooted, and will not run if found to be true.

If so, the fix would be to unroot, either permanently or temporarily, before running Netfix.

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Its the overall size of the tablet, not the size of the screen, that matters for the case. IMHO, there really isn't a difference between 10" and 9.7".
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bardell3600:
It appears the previous poster is correct. Likely whoever wrote the review you refer to had not seen this thread and therefore he/she had not rooted. Their problem may have been as simple as not being able to install Netflix without Google's Play Store.

I just loaded Netflix via https://play.google.com - it seems to work fine. Did not signup nor signin. Had to launch twice. The first launch failed to obtain the device token.

You are likely ahead of the curve on this one and #3, below. Custom ROMs are just that, a ROM custom built for a specific device. This tablet it too new.

You can try other ROMs like the Momo11 ROM. But you do so at your own risk. I would recommend strongly against doing so because you are so new to Android

Like the question above you are getting the horse before the cart. Apps like Titanium Backup will work fine once the Trio 9.7 is rooted. But for a full ROM backup you need Clockworkmod Recovery. That is a Clockworkmod custom recover built specifically for this tablet. Early summer I bought a different Tablet that was brand new, just introduced. It took about 3 months before someone posted a Clockworkmod Recovery method.

No one had even rooted this device until I did just two weeks ago.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bardell3600:
I think WaltA may have misunderstood your question. I think you are asking about cases not overall screen viewing area (viewing area ratio is a personal opinion - I much prefer 9.7 over the thinner and wider 10".) Concerning cases, it is not a preference. A case built for a 10” will never ever fit a 9.7.

Cases are custom built to match the buttons, connections and camera(s) of a specific tablet.

Google "ployer momo11 bird case" and you'll get multiple links. Look for something open on the front camera side. This tablet has the speakers on the side. The Momo11's speakers are on the back. So a Momo11 case where you slip the tablet in from the front camera side would be nearly exact except two extra slits in the back where the Momo11 speakers are placed.

Momo11

Dimension 243mm * 190mm * 9.7mm

Net Weight 0.63 kg

My ruler and micrometer say

243mm * 190mm and

0.40 inches = 10.2mm

Trust me, unless it is a metal case ½mm won't make a difference
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Thanks for the input. I see many options out there. I guess back to my original question, do you personally have a specific keyboard/case for this tablet that you particularly really enjoy?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GilinTucson:
Trio = Root

This is where I get stuck. I run the adb devices command and it has no results. (drivers I know) I went to KMODS and got the drivers for my 64 bit OS. Failed in CMD (ran as admin)

Io went so far as to get USBDReview it too failed to show a ser num in CMD

Any ideas?? Not a "noob" but feelin like one.

Thanks in advance

Gil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
Gil,

It's either a problem with your USB device driver or the ADB driver itself. I went around and around with this problem so don't feel like you're a noob on this. For me it was a problem with the ADB driver. You need to see ADB bridge driver under Android in your device manager. If you don't see this than the adb devices command won't work (at least that's what I remember from doing this last fall). Hope this helps you out.

smithmal
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bwilde83:
Anyone have any luck locating custom ROMs for this device yet? Do any of the A10 CM9/10 releases work with it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] merwin:
Yes, they do... Just have to find the right one, merge it with the flash file for our existing ROM, and viola :) Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

We do have CWM though. That's a start.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bwilde83:
I saw that and when I couldn't find anything definite about CM I decided to try cooking my first ROM lol. I got it working...stock ROM with SU/BusyBox and Play Store baked in. A few build.prop tweaks. That's about it but performance is slightly improved and it should be helpful for those having trouble installing Play on the device.

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I created a basic stock based ROM for the Trio Pro 9.7. The thread is Here. Root and busybox are pre-installed as is Google Play. Other than zip aligning the apks and adding a few build.prop tweaks it is 100% stock. Hope it helps!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sparkzilla69:
trio stealth 4.3

if the root works on the bigger tablets would it work on the 4.3in?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gfondeur:
I was fixing to ask the same, I brought 2 of this for my kids and would like to do something with the stock OS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jocarog:
got this tablet today and was able to root using windows 8 pro 64 bit by doing this:

Enter command "shutdown /r /o /f /t 00"

Click the "OK" button

System will restart to a "Choose an option" screen

Then select "Troubleshoot" from "Choose an option" screen

Then select "Advanced options" from "Troubleshoot" screen

then select "Windows Startup Settings" from "Advanced options" screen

Click "Restart" button

System will restart to "Advanced Boot Options" screen

Select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement"

Restart & install drivers...

using the win 7 64bit drivers in the OP, everything went smooth and now I'm rooted and have play store updated; also for those interested the latest xbmc version (12.2 Frodo) works fine in this tablet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jocarog:
Do you have a mirror for the 9.7 img file? I keep getting an error when I use winrar to decompress it, :

"! 9.7.rar: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged"

Thanks in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
All you have to do after downloading the rar file, ignore that error message. After that go to livesuit, direct it to that file and click on the disc image file. Finished! I have been looking for this for some time. I put cwm on my trio stealth pro 9.7 and it worked fine. After that I tried to put cyanogenmod 9? I believe and it said installation is complete. I wiped the dalvick cache etc but failed to wipe the other data it told me to and then I rebooted. It showed the cyanogenmod boot screen and then it said encryption error unsuccessful. I tried to reboot and then the tablet stuck on the green android. I couldn't do a factory reset nor could I do a reboot from cwm. I found the 9.7 rar on here and did the livesuit process and finally it's fixed! Thank you!! I love xda developers forum! I APPRECIATE everyones hard word regardless of if I have found use of it or not. Keep doing what you're doing everyone, you're doing a fantastic job.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
how did you do it. when i try flashing the file after its done i get a blank screen and its on.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jocarog:
I gave up on this tablet after trying several fixes, ended up returning it, the file from that zip never worked and the recovery linked above put me on a bootloop... Good luck with it...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
yeah that file doesn't work at all. now im wondering if theres different hardware versions. too bad I cant return mine too old now. dug it up from a drawer to mess with it now its just a paperweight. I can get livesuit to read it but no rom will work. all I end up with is a black screen
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jocarog:
There is a firmware that is compatible with that tablet, I'm out of town but as soon as I get home I'll upload it to drop box and I'll send you a pm with a link, be aware that touch doesn't work but you can use a use mouse to browse and regain root, install recovery, etc you might had a bad download, ask the OP for the md5, re-download and try again...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
Hopefully it's different than what I tried. And basically since touch doesn't work there's no way to get it back to normal? And the download I'm assuming was from another site so I signed up their in hopes that I can access there forum for trio. Thanks for your help too I appreciate it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
Well how did you go about it? The process for me was this:

* Downloading the rar file.

*Extracting the rar file to the destop.

*Open Livesuit and direct it to just the img file and not the whole zip file.

*Plug cord into pc and then hold + volume on tablet.

*Plug other end of cord into tablet and then hit the power button only a few times maybe 2 or 3.

*When the prompt comes up asking what to do next you should select no for formatting etc so you don't lose anything.

*Done.

I think maybe just maybe it only worked for me because I did a backup with CWM before actually trying out the Cyanogenmod? Did this img file just overlay the broken processes in the firmware and enable me to get back on the tablet? Then after that I did a recovery from CWM and worked fine. No problems. Have you tried doing a reset with the little pin hole in the back after doing the flash on Livesuit?

I honestly don't know how it worked for me and not for you. I simply downloaded the file and ignored the message on winrar. Extracted the zip to desktop etc etc.. maybe try the process again and report back?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
I didn't do a backup with cwm but I did have it installed. I unrar with 7zip and get no error. I load it with livesuit and I've chose he's and no and just get a black screen like its booting up but no video. Ill try to do it again with both options and reset hole. Does anyone know how to use the reset? Should it be on and pressed or held? Held then turn it on?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
The reset works whether it's on or off. With this particular tablet it's not needed to hold the reset button. You just get a needle or something thin, stick it in the hole until you feel it push in, then let it go and you will get a tiny little bit of pushback. You will know when you've pressed it. Once you do that the green android should show up, followed by the "android" boot screen. It might be that you have a bad screen or indeed it's a different hardware version. Also like I said, click no and no when asked about format.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
first off thanks so much for your help i appreciate it. so it still shows me a black and i got an idea to hook it up through hdmi cause it does look like it goes through a boot(screen flashes). off i went to go buy an adapter for it and it boots up but all i can see on hdmi is the final boot screen saying android and then it loads perfect. i tried to do the recovery but i cant access it or maybe just see it. the touch screen works but its not 100%. the right half in portrait controls left side and the left half controls the other side. its tricky but i can access settings over time. its still a black screen on tablet but it does load on hdmi. now the hard part is figuring out why and how to fix that
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
Okay let's get a few things into clarity here.

1: Do you have a USB mouse?

2: Did you install any other firmware onto the tablet?

3: Have you tried going into the settings and are able to click on backup and reset?

If you can go into backup and reset from settings click on "Factory data reset"

Report back here and see if that fixes it.

If that doesn't do the trick do the livesuit flash again but this time click no on both selections okay? I installed an incompatible Cyanogenmod and got out of that problem and I recently tried aokp rom which didn't work and both times the tablet is still fully functional. We will get it up and running again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
1. a wireless usb one but wouldnt i need an adapter to micro usb

2.i tried installing one but it was a modfied of stock it said from these forums

3.gonna try right now

one thing i did notice was now the tablet says trio 9.7 in about section...i do remember seeing before i tried modding it it said 9.7c...so im thinking this is an updated hardware maybe or it needs that firmware.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
It' should be a stealth 9.7 on the About Tablet section under Model number so that's fine. Just try the factory reset from settings. You need the cord it came with to plug into the micro USB and on the other end of the cord you can connect it to the USB for the mouse. Not sure if that will work automatically with a wireless mouse like it did for me with a USB cord mouse. As a note my trio stealth pro 9.7 is running ICS version 4.04
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
my tablet says its running the same thing but black screen still. i guess im just gonna see what trio says and see how much to fix. i couldnt find the usb cable for the mouse and i was trying to turn wifi on and for some reason that wouldnt work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Weisheit7:
The wifi not working and the black screen is probably because of the firmware on there. Did you do the factory reset and then try to flash firmware again with livesuit? If that doesn't work it has to be from a bad screen but if touch screen doesn't work right and black screen but hdmi works I'm suspecting its because of the different firmware.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
I've tried everything you said and nothing. I think it does need a diff firmware. I rma to trio and waiting for a response to see what they say. Thanks for your help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Was there ever a custom rom released for this tablet? Even if I have a lot of memory freed up and have nothing else up in the background a lot of apps will still go slow like browsers and netflix. Is that basically just because of the crappy rom the tablet came with?

I haven't really used androids a lot but I got and old first generation kindle fire and put a custom rom on and it and it runs so must faster then this tablet when it has worse specs.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] merwin:
I haven't gotten around to it yet... It's possible to port another ROM, but I don't know how much of a performance increase you will get. It's kind of crappy hardware. The kindle fire has great quality hardware in it, and performs far better than this ever will, unfortunately. I kind of wish I hadn't sold my fire to get one of these. Lol. Kinda.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
The lag is common with the Allwinner A10, especially with browsers. It's just not a very good processor.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Oh

I bought this one because it was a little over 100 dollars with a free 8gb micro sd. Probably should have just put that money towards a better performance tablet. Didn't realize it was gonna run this way when I bought it. I guess some apps do run fine sometimes without the annoying freezing msg that comes up that asks if you want to wait for it to respond or kill the app.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thecahillswork:
would upgrade to jelly bean help ?

I have successfully rooted my Trio Stealth 9.7 and get the same freezing. Would installing a fresh new copy of 4.2 JellyBean over the current 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich possibly help alleviate the performance issues ?

Has anyone put 4.2 on a Trio Stealth and could share their expertise ??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crmoody76:
Black screen users rejoice!!!(somewhat)

after many weeks of searching for another rom that would bring back video for those of us who flashed the susposed stock firmware rom, i have found one that brings the video back, but unfortunately, no touchscreen. as i am fairly new at manipulating files and still researching info, i'd like to have a more experienced user try and extract the video files we need and import them into the stock rom image or import our touch drivers into this rom. i must mention by the way that the rom i found is in chinese but i think we all know how to change the language. for those who want to try their hand just pm me and i'll give you the link to the rom. once we have success, i'll get together with the successful person and we'll put together a post for the new rom or instructions for getting everything in order.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
Great find!! Hopefully we get this working soon. Or someone releases the actual firmware for 9.7c
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crmoody76:
ive come to the conclusion that there are 2 different hardware configurations for this tab, but i havent been able to find the differences. smithmal has one and he's getting me some screen shots of the mainboard and components for me to compare so we can find out the differences. like everyone else who has the video problem, when you flash, the touchscreen can be heard working. (well at least for me anyway) so it shouldnt take much to get the video working again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Aren't the video drivers baked into the kernel?

I believe the OEM of this tablet did make at least 2 versions, one with TN screen and the other with IPS screen. The Trio Stealth has the TN screen. If you find a ROM where the touchscreen works, you could try flashing the Trio bootloader into it to get the screen working.

It's been too long so I'm hazy on the details, but I had some success with that.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34935951

Also, I remembered finding posts from Momo11 Bird 3 owners that were having the exact same problem. It made me wonder if the Momo11 Bird 3 is most similar to the Trio Stealth. Found some pics of the Bird 3 here:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/733585946/Ployer_MOMO11_Bird_3_edition_Tablet.html

Looks very similar, speaker holes in the right place, no mention of IPS screen which is a good sign.

Found this link to a Momo 11 Bird 3 fix, try at your own risk:

http://momo-11-bird-3-fix.blogspot.com/2013/03/momo-11-bird-3-fix.html

Good luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
Will download and try when I get home with that firmware and see if it works
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crmoody76:
downloaded the momo 11 fix.......no bueno:(.......same black screen and backlight lights up, but noticeable is that the touch and volume keys dont work. i did manage to get into recovery with the uberizer and flash the stock 9.7 zip located here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2296921 over the rom that gave me video. after flashing the zip it changed everything to english but still no touch response. also there are two roms that i have that give video, both from the same company and both already adb debug enabled.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
That's too bad. Did the stock 9.7 ROM work for anyone? Or does it kill touch for all Trio Stealth 9.7's?

I'm not clear if there's more than one version of Trio Stealth 9.7 shipped to the US, or if that was always the wrong ROM to begin with.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenj05:
I had a 9.7c version installed stock. I tried a rom disabled touch. Tried 9.7 rom got black screen and when hooked up on hdmi touch works but not aligned right. 9.7 rom is the only one ive been able to see through hdmi output
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] crmoody76:
i dont think that rom worked for anyone as far as i could i tell from reading earlier post. i DID however do some hunting on ebay and noticed two differences in these tabs that solidifies there are two different firmwares. mine has the trio symbol and stealth pro centered at the top in line with the rear camera. and one on ebay has the trio symbol and "model" stealth pro centered in the middle of the tablet. also this one has the the trashcan symbol the x on it "ce" "fc" and 8gb at the bottom along with made in china and the trio website.