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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
A little off topic but there are very few forums discussing this model tablet.

I was wondering about a couple apps I have installed not working properly. Angry Birds reboots itself if I have WiFi on but works fine with it off and Cut the Rope reboots itself if I click on chaprer 1 but works fine if I click on chapter 2. Anybody else with the Stealth Trio experience this? By the way, thanks for the quick reply, I will try rooting again tonight and hope I don't end up bricking this thing.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Well, I did have issues getting The Weather Channel app to work (nothing but black screen). I'll try installing Angry Birds and Cut The Rope. If this tablet is unstable, I may need to return it and find something a bit more reliable to give to my mom. I don't need her calling me constantly about tablet issues.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
Stability

Overall, I'm pleased with this tablet and figure if we put our collective heads together, we can work out the kinks. Other than the two issues described in my previous post, the Trio 9.7C has been pretty solid, especially considering the price. I would appreciate your feedback concerning the 2 apps in question. There is a video on youtube where a guy demos this tablet and plays Angry Birds with wifi on without any problems. I've read on other forums where it could be a moving wallpaper issue or widget problem. I'm going to turn my wallpaper to blank tonight and remove the clock widget to see if that helps any. I'll report back. FYI, I got the free version of these apps from 1mobile market.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
App problem solved.

I read somewhere to turn on force 2d GPU rendering in the system settings and so far no game crash at all once I made the change. On another note, I was reading through this forum and somebody asked if MKV 720p files can be played and I can confirm that they can. I went so far as to hook this tablet up to my HDTV and not only was the video stunning, the audio was spot on too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
I just played Cut The Rope and Angry Birds from 1mobile on mine and both worked fine. The Force GPU 2D acceleration is unchecked on mine. I even tried with a live wallpaper and no issues. Strange that yours had problems.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
1080p mkv's run fine as well. My PS3 and crappy PC can't even run those so happy about that. Should get a mini HDMI cable. From my experience MX Player works great for videos. Best player I've seen.

One thing I did notice was for some reason the apps I have stored on the sd card sometimes don't show up I then reboot and then they are there. Hopefully I don't run into that problem with the storage some of you have had.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
Root success!!!

Thank you guys for all the help with rooting the the Trio Stealth 9.7C. This is the very first Android device I've even owned so it was a little intimidating rooting it.(I bricked a GPS some years ago and it took a minor miracle bringing it back to life). Anyway some final thoughts on this device:

Call me crazy, but after playing with this tablet for a few days prior to rooting, I swear it seems more responsive now that it's done. Apps like Angry Birds and Cut the rope work properly without having to turn on the "the Force GPU 2D acceleration" option. As stated before, the apps would reboot themselves prior to rooting.

The Google Play store loads properly and I have downloaded several apps and all work fine. For the $129 I spent, I couldn't be happier. This is a Christmas gift for my 8 year old son, and I know he's going to love it, especially now that I have unlocked its full potential.

Thanks again!

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I got a mini HDMI from eBay for about $1.50 shipped. Well worth it if you are looking to connect to a large TV. I'd like to install XBMC on it and if anybody out there has done so, please post links and where they got the files and how well it works. To me, this device could make for a darn good media center.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
In terms of running XBMC, counting on hardware acceleration is a problem (since this is a A10) and therefore the included media player with XBMC can sometimes stutter. The link below will provide you with a version of XBMC that forces vids to play externally using either DicePlayer or MXPlayer Pro. All the files and instructions are included in the download. I've loaded it on the Trio and it's running well with no problems. One caveat (at least with the MXPlayer Pro stated instructions) is that the xml file is written to use the free version of MXPlayer, while the download contains the Pro version. If you'd like to use the Pro version, the correct edits to the xml file are noted below:

1. Download the XBMC, MX Player Pro version from the following link: My link

2. Within the link you should have MXPlayerPro.apk, XBMC.apk, playercorefactory.xml and readme.txt

3. Install MX Player Pro first

4. Install XBMC and then close it

5. Using a root capable browser drop the file in the following folder: /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata

6. You may need to edit the playercorefactory file as follows to work with MXPlayer Pro:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<playercorefactory>

<players>

<player video="true" audio="false" type="ExternalPlayer" name="MPC-HC">

<filename>com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad</filename>

<hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc>

</player>

</players>

<rules action="prepend">

<rule video="true" player="MPC-HC"/>

</rules>

</playercorefactory>

(Change "com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad" to "com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro")

7. Save changes to file

8. Open XBMC and try player a video. It should open in MXPlayer Pro and should use hardware acceleration.

smithmal

ps - if you really want to unlock the "magic" of XBMC, follow the instructions on xbmchub.com to add the "fusion" video add-on.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
USB Host

First of all, thanks for the XBMC tips, I plan on trying that. Dumb question, what kind of things can be done with the USB host adapter? External hard drive or USB keyboard maybe? I just want to know what all this thing can do. One more quick question, it says the micro SD card is expandable up to 16 GB. If I were to put a 32 GB would it not work at all or only show 16 GB?

Thanks again,

Chad
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Yeah I'm thinking USB keyboard, USB mouse?

I have a 32GB micro SD in mine and I get the full 32 GB. They just probably wrote that spec sheet up when 32 GB cards were not mainstream.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
Dang, I got a 16 GB on Newegg thinking the 32 wouldn't work. Now I want a 32 to store lots of movies on for road trips.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Yes you could do usb mouse and keyboard. Also USB hard drive or any storage usb, but you need to be rooted for a usb hard drive and install the app stickmount. Also I think you can use a wired xbox 360 control to play some of the video games like GTA 3 and Max Payne. There is a also an app to use a usb PS3 control but I think that only works with bluetooth which this doesn't have.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Screen protectors

Ok let's talk screen protectors. A lot of people have asked and no one has really looked into it. Obviously googling "mach speed trio pro stealth 9.7 screen protector" doesn't give us anything. Even searching for a screen protector for the momo bird 11 gets no results, either. That is assuming with 100% certainty that this is a rebranded momobird11. So operating under that that assumption holds true, these are the dimensions of a Momo11bird:

Momo 11 Bird Dimension 243mm * 190mm * 9.7mm (in this case we only care about the first 2 #s for screen size)

Now after some more googling, it appears the HP Touchpad (also a 9.7" screen) has almost identical dimensions. Only off by 3mm in one dimension.

HP Touchpad Dimensions: 240 mm x 190 mm x 13.7mm

For me, that's close enough. And when you google or search newegg/amazon/wherever for a HP Touchpad screen protector, we get a LOT of results. I haven't combed through all the searches and reviews yet but I'll likely pick a highly rated protector later today and order one. The benefit of ordering a screen protector for a tablet 3mm smaller than ours is that we definitely WON'T have to do some trimming or cutting. It'll fit just fine. Hope this information helps you guys in your quest for a screen protector. For those of you that are especially patient, I'll let you know sometime next week when I get mine in the mail on which one I ordered and if I'd recommend it or not.

Edit: obviously the camera holes on a HP touchpad screen protector will not line up with ours, but that's a moot detail to me.

2nd edit: I just ordered this screen protector and this folding leather case/stand off of Amazon, both with extremely positive reviews. I'll get them Monday or Tuesday and let you know how they look/feel/fit!

I know there are cheaper cases out there in the $5-10 range but I really like the look of this Acase one. My only concern is that our Stealth pro is 4mm thinner than the Touchpad, making me wonder if there are going to be issues with how well this made-for-the-Touchpad case grips ours. But from the reviews it looks like this case grips the Touchpad almost a little too snug for easy removal, making me think it will hold ours with just the right amount of pressure.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
Wireless headphones.

How would one go about connecting wireless headphones to an Android tablet such as this? I saw options where you can connect a RF transmitter into the 3.5 mm jack and do it that way. Are there any other options out there such as IR or Bluetooth that could be taken advantage somehow?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
I tried a couple Bluetooth USB dongles that work in Win7 without drivers and the tablet didn't recognize either of them, so that option's out.

You could try something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Miccus-Mini-jack-Transmitter-Headphones-Receivers/dp/B002HHLOWC

Supposedly pairs up to Bluetooth headphones.

Not surprisingly, generic Chinese ones are much cheaper on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bl...luetooth_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item3ccd0352ed
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
Thanks for the links. I found the same cheap ones on eBay too. It would be a nice option for the kids in the back seat to not have to worry about wires. Assuming the cheap Chinese gadgets actually work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Pics of my Trio in a Technocel iPad 1 case.

Pics of my Trio in a Technocel iPad 1 case. I bought the case for $5 shipped from Verizon last year for my LePan TC970, but the LePan was a terrible fit. The Trio fits well. It fits quite snugly and won't fall out. In fact, it's kind of a tight fit (needs to be wiggled out).

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1456.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1457.jpg

Props up, no problems here.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1458.jpg

Slight issue for those who like to use headphones - it's partially obscured.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1455.jpg

The ledge on the edge makes it difficult to close fully. The clasp won't easily go over that ledge. However, I managed to get it to close fully using an old credit card as a "shoe horn".

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1453.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1454.jpg

Without forcing it or using some way to pull the clasp over that ledge, this is as far as the case will close.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/GnatGoSplat/TrioInTechnocel/IMG_1459.jpg

Overall, the case is great quality, the leather is soft. Only thing I don't like is that leather is a rather thick material. The case is bulky, thick, and adds some weight compared to the HP Touchpad case for example. It does work quite well for the Trio if you don't care about it closing all the way or using the headphone jack.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
Internal Storage 0.00b

After rebooting my trio tablet, the internal storage went down to 0.00b and everything was erased. Is there any way to fix this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
You're not the only one, WaltA had this problem. See post #35.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Did you install busybox? And did it mess up right after you did? That app might be the problem from what was posted in this thread.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
For the record, I just rooted mine without installing any of the extras. Also, I used V15 in cmd.exe to do the work. I have turned my Trio off and on several times with no problems or missing apps.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
Yes I Did

Yes i did install busybox and sorry i forgot to mention it. So that is probably the cause. Is there any way to fix this or do i have to send it in and exchange it. I tried flashing a new rom i found on the internet but now the touch screen is not responsive and I plugged in a mouse and that works. The problem is that it says encryption has failed and has a reset button. I click reset, it reboots, and the same problem is present. Now I can't get back into recovery to try and flash more roms. What can i do? and thank you to everyone who reads this.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
What ROM did you flash? I couldn't find any ROMs that work on this tablet. Unless there is an original Trio Stealth ROM out there, you will need to exchange it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
Unfortunately, I think you're screwed. I called Trio to report a failed boot to see how they would react (like maybe providing me a firmware), but they instead asked me to send it in and provided me a RMA. As mentioned in my previous response, they did indicate that Google Market for this thing was on the horizon and if that's the case, maybe they'll push out a firmware which will allow for Market installation. It's interesting that almost every tablet vendor out there, provides firmwares for their customers. Hopefully, Trio will come around on this.

Warning to all others out there, don't try "experimenting" with your tablet's firmware unless you have a known working ROM/firmware that you can fall back on in case ROM's are incompatible, firmwares are flashed wrong and/or corrupt to begin with. God knows I'm just itching to pull out Livesuite or push ROMs using ADB for the Trio, however I generally feed my addiction using my Archos G9 which has very good firmware releases by the company and a slue of customized ROMs.

smithmal
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
The ROM I flashed

I flashed a ROM with the name of '4.0______20120315-a721.rar.' But it is not working. I guess I have to exchange it. I'll do that sometime next week. By the way, will Sears (where i bought it) replace it if I flashed a new ROM?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eureca:
Someone else here did I believe. Just tell them it came this way and the touch screen doesn't work. If they even ask.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Yeah, I returned mine, just said I couldn't get it to boot and would like to exchange it. No problems. Got a better one than I received originally.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
Awesome! I'll go ahead and do that. Btw, how do i get into recovery mode? maybe before i return it i can try to flash some various roms to help you guys out. The problem is, i tried the power button and the volume down button and the volume up button but no matter what, it wont work. Also, the tablet won't start up at all, just freezes on the robot with a blue outline.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Holding down power+vol down and then keeping hold of vol down is how you normally get into recovery. You can tell the right time to release power because the screen will flash briefly.

You don't need to get into recovery to flash ROMs though. You can do it in LiveSuit by putting the tablet into an emergency flashing mode. You do that by holding power+vol down until you see the screen flash briefly, then release both buttons and press power several times rapidly. This is easiest to do when the tablet is plugged into the PC because you can hear the "USB device connected" sound from Windows indicating you've successfully entered the emergency flashing mode (screen will remain blank).

No need to bother with anything for Momo11 Bird, Eten A90, or Smart Pad 907c. I've already tried all of those! Probably no need to bother with anything for an IPS screen device in general because you won't even get video with those.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
CWM for the Trio hopefully on the way

I've contacted the original developer of CWM in hopes of ascertaining if a customized CWM can be created for the Trio Stealth Pro 9 when the original firmware is unattainable. If anyone knows how to go about this, "Koush," the dev that created CWM, would be the guy. I'll let you guys know what I find out.

I've found some guides to create customized CWMs which don't seem to daunting (see here), but want to make sure I don't brick the tablet while trying to build a customized CWM.

smithmal
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
I've tried so many times to follow your directions GnatGoSplat but it never works. I think it is permanantly bricked. I have an idea for you if you want to try it. Go to google and type in "9.7 1.2 ghz 1gb ddr3" and find a tablet with the same specs then find a rom for it and flash it on the trio stealth. I would do this but I cant go about getting the tablet in recovery mode.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Try holding down VOL DOWN for 4-seconds or so before pressing POWER.

Nah, I'm not going to be flashing anything until there's an official ROM released! I already tried looking for tablets with the same specs before giving up on my 1st one. None of the other 9.7" tablets have a TN screen, they all have the IPS screen and those ROMs for sure won't work. I only found 1 other A10 tablet with a 9.7" TN screen, its model # is GP9701, but I can't even find a brand name for it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
I tried it and it still does not work. Is there any way that i might have flashed over the recovery img and now do not have a recovery mode enabled? Also, i dont blame you, if i could undo the flash i did, i would. Can't wait until they release the stock firmware, if they do.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
luca,

Have you tried reseting the device by holding down the reset button? I would do this for 10-30 seconds and see what happens. After that, I would tried the procedure GoSplat mentioned and see if you can get into recovery after a reset. If not, just get it replaced.

smithmal
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Permanent brick on this tablet is almost impossible. Even if you can't get into normal recovery, you should still be able to get into emergency flashing mode, but it will show nothing but a black screen. You probably just need to get the timing of the buttons right.

However, with no stock ROM available, might as well just exchange it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
I'm sorry for being such a noob about this but can someone please make a video showing me how to get the trio stealth into emergency recovery mode? I've tried even the reset method and cannot seem to get it right. Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
Okay so i finally got the computer to recognize the device by holding the volume up button, plugging the usb in, pressing the power 5-8 times, and releasing the volume button. The problem is, when i try to use livesuit it just pops up with an error sign (yellow triangle) that looks like the following picture. I have tried to used the built in livesuit driver and the adb driver for the trio stealth. What can i do?

EDIT: Problem solved. Anybody have any roms they recommend i try out?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Recommended roms that are safe? Not at this point. Roms to try knowing you're a guniea pig? I'm sure someone here might be able to point you in the "right" direction.

So when you say problem solved... you flashed a rom, kinda bricked your tablet, and now you're back to stock? Or you can only simply get into recovery now?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] WaltA:
Don't install BusyBox after rooting

Just to confirm back, it does appear that installing BusyBox from the Google Play store (or possibly anywhere else) is indeed the cause of the problem.

Possibly the first post in the thread should be edited to add a strong warning about BusyBox?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ManImCool:
Dumb question, but can we fix permissions without CWM? The option is there in ROM manager, and I'm wondering if a fix permissions will help smooth things out a little bit. But I'm not sure if fixing the permissions without CWM is a bad idea, nor do I know if ROM manager will even allow us to fix permissions (haven't tried, scared) if it detects CWM is not flashed.

Also... what browser is everyone using with this tablet? Using the default browser and the Chrome browser, it always hangs and lags and almost freezes to the point where a window pops up saying I could either kill the browser or wait for it to respond. This happens all the time. I know that a huge part of this is our slow processor, I get it. But given our slow processor, does anyone have any good experiences with a smooth, relatively lag-free browser on this tablet? And to further my stupidity in this question, does it makes any difference at all wither I'm browsing in landscape or portrait? I'm wondering if it processes or renders the pages differently, making one experience slower than the other. I'm dum dum dum
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
By problem solved i mean i can use livesuit to restore now, but yes i would like to be a guinea pig and try out any roms anyone thinks might work. Give me a link and ill flash that rom and report back. Ive already tried a few roms that have not worked but ill try more.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GnatGoSplat:
Maybe email this company and see if they will provide a firmware.

http://www.gaoxinqi.com/mobileShow.aspx?mobile_id=87

As far as I could find, that's the only 9.7" TN tablet out there (other than the Trio).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] luca98ems:
Okay, i filled out their form, and hopefully they will respond. My exact message was,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smithmal:
I'm currently trying to obtain firmware for the following devices:

MoviePad

and

M971

I'll let you know if I have any success.

smithmal
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] WaltA:
Is there any way we can add their options like Bluetooth and GPS to our Trio tablets? :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MilChad:
I use Google Chrome and have had better luck with it than the browser that came stock with the unit. It's not perfect and I get the same message as you, but not as often as the stock browser. If there is a better option out there than Chrome, I'd be interested as well.