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[Android General] W!M:
Is my Onda V972 bricked?

Hi, a few days ago I received my Onda and after flashing Kasty ROM and playing around a bit, everything worked fine.

I also flashed CWM 6.0.3.0 custom recovery from ARC Tools.

What I DID NOT, was making a backup at that moment!! (STUPID ME)

Next day I tried to flash TWRP recovery and after that my tablet became unstable and crashed.

Now I'm stuck on the A31-logo . . it doesn't boot . . . I can't connect to Phoenix cause it doesn't recognize it . . . it's also not recognized as a usb device by my PC, so ADB don't work.

I CAN get into CWM Recovery but there's no backup on my (internal) SD card, I can't mount the external SD and CWM sideload don't work cause of the usb-problems.

The only thing left in my opinion is try to mount a usb device from CWM and flash a new ROM, but therefore i first have to buy a USB OTG cable.

I'm done after 2 day's trying, please help me!
[Android General] boreto:
I've had same problem when i flashed TWRP, then i just reflash onda 3.0 firmware by Phoenix suite, no mather tablet was not recongnized.Just follow procedure.

Sorry for my english.
[Android General] W!M:
Solved the problem also :)

It's just a matter of skipping the 'Phoenix detecting phase' and try to flash, then Phoenix complains about 'no device' and when you repeat the 'home-7xpower'-sequence it recognizes the tablet and starts flashing . . . . . I'm so happy!
[Android General] boreto:
as seen, this is unbrickable device :laugh::victory:
[Android General] willowfox:
PC to Onda V972 tablet

I have been trying to install firmware v3.0 to my V972 for a week now but every attempt has failed. The firmware v3.0 is now on the tablet but it will not install, and the PhoenixSuit refuses to open, the OTA local installer keeps saying "failure", the "online" installer doesn't work

Also my PC, using Windows 7, only recognizes my tablet as an android mass storage device and will not download to it.

And Onda tablet site where you can ask questions either doesn't answer or replies nonsense.

So, can someone please explain, step by step, how I can install the firmware v3.0 to my Onda V972.

Thank You.

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What is V972Core4_v3.0_v1.img, 600 mb, and what does it do. It is on my tablet but impossible to open.
[Android General] zcink:
Looks like you already have the image file. Just put in on your computer - not your tablet - and flash it with Pheonix.

Very easy to do.
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
BLUEMOTION ROM V1.0 (jb 4.1.1) based on the stock v2 (V1 tablet versions)

By Nuazet

( Google Translation)

Project carried out between friends mml78, machotecba and a server. All we have done for the good vibes, having fun and most of all to our liking.

CHANGE-LOG:

- Based on Official Rom v2, 4.1.1 - Zipaling - stock Kernel with modified modules

- Root

- New Scripts for performance, stability and Energy saving - Platform modified to copy to external sd (@ predabcn)

- New Play Store multidpi inverted

- Keyboard hacked

- 4 way to Reboot modified with new icons

- Removed Chinese applications

- New bootanimation personified

- New lock ring

- Modified some Desktop Icons

- New setting icons

- New source

- Softkeys modified

- New wallpapers and background both start as the application drawer

- New background settings

- New menus, submenus (transparencies) and load snipers

- New buttons

- New icons battery and WiFi

- sure we forget something, other than that still could have done more cosmetic changes

Screenshot:

DOWNLOAD LINK: https://mega.co.nz/#!ocpXnZRA!B5LuGRztIb7jaJA-MeM2sDkHtWEpAkcG8aACZkNewZI/[B

Acknowledgments: Onda Dsixda Chujalt one Crack! Axl33 Rayden999, Victorgordis , Xitomotim, Fumetas for everything ported from your work. Steve_Mars for everything he has brought to this forum.

ROM INSTALLATION - Have sufficient battery so there are no problems +60 % is fine and from the official basis v2 (4.1.1). - The official version is already rooted, install the Recovery modified according to the tablet version of 16Gb or 32Gb - Make a backup of your current ROM from CWM - Download zip file of the ROM and take it to the root of the sd of our tablet - We make full wipes (factory reset / cache partition and dalvik cache in advance) - Instal zip from sd card / chose zip from sd card - We look for the zip Rom and installed it - wait for it to download, it takes a little (patience) - Choose the option to Reboot system now when you finish the process - Wait until finish booting (patience) If we make an installation as clean as possible can do this in two ways: The first is to install the official Rom phoenix suite and choose the option during formatting the sd. When we finish we will have the tablet clean the absence of CWM and then install the Rom you want. The second is to pass the Rom zip file directly to external sd and when do the full wipe, look at paragraph mounts and strorage the first four formatting (system, data, cache and sd card) back and do the installation as indicated above but choose to install zip from sd card the following would chose zip from external sd card. Coming from any version of archos first need to install the official stock v2 formatted to avoid problems. We are not responsible for any problems that you may have a bad installation. [/ b] Greetings.
[Android General] u669983:
sdk 3.2

New firmware version based on sdk 3.2 seemingly released . But cant have access to the link so far !
[Android General] u669983:
Link for all versions here:

http://pan.baidu.com/share/home?uk=389436537

changelog:

1, to enhance DDR memory operating frequency, A31S tablet to enhance the performance of the whole series!

2, smarter Wi-Fi connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi sleep download function continuous line

3, more intelligent backlight / Lai color control system!

4, the new 4K player, more user-friendly UI design, optimize operation details Experience

5, epic castle test scores, beyond other domestic programs quad-core tablet!

6, high 3D mark test score - 4977 points!

7, 8 engine optimization to further enhance the strong GPU performance and stability!

8, optimizing operation fluency web, web browsing speed significantly improved

9, optimize standby unlocked fluency, sharp tips unlock standby wake fluency

10, optimize download speed, optimize network download speed, background downloading fluency improved!

11, fluency optimize multitasking, multi-task to enhance fluency, the fastest one second program switching!

12, fully optimized system fluency, better Android4.2.2, optimized to run smoother!

13, touching the corresponding faster, optimized touch fluency, the main interface of up to 62fps!

14, running, switch faster! The world's fastest tablet operating one!

15,4 seconds speed boot! Challenges Global Tablet PC startup speed limit!

16, to further improve, improve the system, to create faster, more stable Android Smartphone platform upgrade ang

reached four core tablet is by far the smoothest Android tablet world. Firmware download address: http://pan.baidu.co

cheers
[Android General] SiaoKia:
safe to say the latest stock rom is one of the best rom available for v972 currently?
[Android General] zsnorbi:
If you are having problems downloading from the chinese website i reuploded V972 images:

V1: https://mega.co.nz/#!50Ey0IRR!ItqPPH6jFSNiRiccBkBOSlhAr80AFM6PXiWngg7wZcE

V2: https://mega.co.nz/#!I5NWDJDY!O_XpuhwSD2fmRFrAg8zG93jSQ3JuFlas80M4Pf4a7eA
[Android General] zsnorbi:
It is indeed the most fluent rom for our onda till now, little toughts about it these what i have tested:

1. Fast scrolling

2. Increased overall speed

3. Increased download speed

4. Boot speed amazingly increased

5. Lower system bar height seems to be inreased for me

6. Fastest battery drain ever:(

+1 network signal bar removed
[Android General] SiaoKia:
omg.. that doesn't sound assuring at all :(
[Android General] zcink:
Thanks for the links

However V1 keeps getting to 4% downloaded and stops/freezes.

Tried 8 times. same every time.
[Android General] zsnorbi:
Try with Chrome. For me firefox has this problem at Mega.
[Android General] zcink:
That worked. I prefer Firefox but Chrome downloaded it fast.

Awesome that you knew that.

Thanks again.

**** New Firmware runs great. Love it.

Had to figure out how to get it from Chinese to English.

I've always hated how this tablet takes forever to fully boot up.

Now it takes like 3 seconds. Amazing.

Its like someone took the kink out the hose and now it flows like it should.

Battery life has never been good on this tablet.

sucks down the juice fast.

I pretty much leave it on a 3 amp charger all the time.
[Android General] u669983:
**** New Firmware runs great. Love it.

Had to figure out how to get it from Chinese to English.

I've always hated how this tablet takes forever to fully boot up.

Now it takes like 3 seconds. Amazing.

Its like someone took the kink out the hose and now it flows like it should.

Battery life has never been good on this tablet.

sucks down the juice fast.

I pretty much leave it on a 3 amp charger all the time.[/QUOTE]

Yes agree that the experience with this latest firmware is awesome. So fast and fluid . Every app I have tried so far worked perfectly. Even papyrus which could not be used before is ok now.

As for the battery , i have not had time to see if there is any difference. But there again i never had a major issue with it as I normally enjoy at least 5-6 hours of continuous reading , browsing etc . For those who miss it , it is always a good practice to do a battery calibration after flashing a new rom. I will report back on the battery with this new rom tomorrow.

I will strongly advise everyone to flash this new rom. It can be easily rooted with eroot software.
[Android General] curiou5:
Where can I download the Windows XP MTP driver and the USB driver. I am getting the the incompatible driver each time I plug in the onda to the USB port. I have used the USB driver downloaded from Phoenixsuit 1.06. I have no problem linking the onda to windows 7 laptop.
[Android General] clueless25:
OUCH! Help

I know it's probably my fault was early in the am. I reset tablet, told arctools to load in bootloader mode and well..... Its freakin stuck in a loop of just the one icon A31 quad-core.....

computer doesn't see the tablet either.. I need help...

this is a 32gb system tablet and i cant remember if i put it in debugging mode or not
[Android General] clueless25:
well that's what I had been doing but it was looping bad however by the time I got home from work it was OK is there such a thing as timing out on that issue? it is updates now with new firmware 4.2.2 v3.2 still getting popups of android processing services failing- on a humorous note its not a good idea to have puppies near by when flashing--little bugger pulled USB out.
[Android General] clueless25:
developers options

installed kastys new 4.2.2 3.2 v1 all the developers options are greyed out leaving them useless. anyone else have this issue?
[Android General] kleinyair:
When you get in the developers tools you have at the top right an on/off button 'just switch it to on.
[Android General] minerva1961:
Indeed, it's like a completely different tablet, the difference in response times are staggering, shame it's taken them this long to get their act together but now it all 'just works'.
[Android General] clueless25:


Camera is borked in this version. My opinion. Its dark, grainy and no good control for true light balance. Haven't seen good camera since version that came with tablet.
[Android General] cau96176:
I tried the eroot software and although it did say it was rooted it did not work properly.

I then went dow the old fashioned root of using ROOT_Limpieza_Logo_V3.zip from here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37860604&nocache=1&z=3452915204688906
[Android General] KnieveI:
Fastboot?!

When i turn of tablet for fastboot, it is just sleeping. Still using a lot of battery during the night.

Looking at battery usage in settings stating that tablet hasnt been turned of at all.

Have i missed something?

Thanks

Knievel
[Android General] zsnorbi:
After a few discharge-recharge cycles it seems that the battery consumption normalized somehow, i managed to run 4 hrs 30 mins of continuous use. That's not bad at all. The performance and fluency is also amazing so i would recommend the new V3.2 firmware.
[Android General] minerva1961:
I had to run the eroot software twice before it seemed to work - was using Win 7 and went to Settings/Developer Options and put it into debug mode there. It happened before..not sure why I needed to run it twice but got root anyway..
[Android General] ch1nch:
cameras don't work

few days ago I got my v972 v2, both cameras working,

flashed with v3.0_v2, cameras stop working (when i try to run camera this is what I get: Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped.)

after that I flashed with official firmwares: v2.0_v1, v2.0_v2, v3.0_v1, v3.0_v2, v3.2_v1 and v3.2_v2, cameras aren't working on any of those, I tried (at least I think so) every solution mentioned in this thread but nothing helps, I am desperate, please help me
[Android General] u669983:
Have you cleaned the cache before flashing the new roms ? If not I would suggest you get into recovery to do it
[Android General] ch1nch:
I cleaned the cache + factory reset from recowery mode (v3.2_v2), still not working
[Android General] KnieveI:
First be sure of your device version.

Then do a format flash with the right firmware. Not upgrade.

Thanks

KnieveI
[Android General] ch1nch:
Well, I am pretty sure that it is V2 because is says so on the box(serial no. V972QBD4V2100097), but I also tried flashing it few times with v1 version because you newer know what Chinese have sent you :) .

And yes I did a format flash with with the right firmware (v2).

Last 2 days I searched everything there is about v972 camera problems, and tried everything: clearing caches, flashing with all kinds of custom firmware, uninstalling gallery and installing it again, running all kind of commands and scripts from terminal, you name it.... but nothing helps.

Most of the problems people used to have with their cameras were usually cured with these simple solutions.

Right now I am running on official firmware v3.2 and everything runs very good, except the cameras, they still aren't working.
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Latest versions-Firmware V 3.2-- July 04, 2013

Official Version: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=512246031&uk=389436537

Kasty rooted : http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum...n-root-custom-firmware-v3-2-final-2013-07-04/

Root: https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=ipBtZFo4t95dg3EJDVs4ZiLGn/34rY46/i+XZRY80/4=
[Android General] sokre74:
Flash?

Has anybody positive experiences with flash animations and web pages?

I cannot install neither Adobe Flash player, nor Puffin web browser, it reports an error: turn off forced gpu rendering, although it is off already. Is there a way around that?

Running V972, V1, rom kasty 3.2 (june 2013) - in old rom versions it functioned properly.
[Android General] willowfox:
Throw it in the bin!

Lets be honest, the Onda 972 and all the other Chinese tablets are basically rubbish and not worth the money that we are stupid enough to pay for them, the darn things do not work properly, never have and never will. This whole thread is about problems with these rubbish tablets, maybe they will work, then maybe they won't. The Onda tablets are just a waste of money as many have already discovered and many will find out in the future. The Onda 972 is a mess, some things work while others don't.

The stupid tablet is far too sensitive, the slightest touch and everything springs open making it just about impossible to even scroll down the page, the keyboard has a life of its own as does the zoom function which just goes out of control with the briefest of touches. Tabs cannot be opened as they will not respond to multiple touches/taps/kicks or whatever, the tablet just pleases itself on what it will do and won't do.

Its a "toy", a piece of expensive junk and should be treated as such, I was warned not to buy this rubbish but ignored the advice and now I am stuck with a piece of junk.

Samsung I am coming!
[Android General] spectra9:
Hello. So much bitterness there. I hope you're happy with your Samsung tablet now. Bye
[Android General] willowfox:
Bye

***The Samsung is worth every U$ I paid for it. Plus if I have any problems I can get it fixed locally as it comes with a real guarantee. Onda, just nonsense and rubbish and wasting U$ 250 is a bitter experience! Bye
[Android General] spectra9:
We miss you already :crying:
[Android General] Berties123:
Maybe you just got a lemon. I've picked up a Chinese phone and for the price it's excellent. Apart for the non functioning GPS.
[Android General] willowfox:
Fortunately I don't miss you for a second.

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A lemon is true, but I cannot get it replaced or fixed and that's part of the reason why I am so angry.
[Android General] spectra9:
Then why are you still here, replying to us rubbish Chinese tablet users? Surely you must miss us a little bit ;)
[Android General] cau96176:
Ha Ha Ha!

I have no idea where you bought your tablet from....mine has a guarantee and I can send it back if it develops a real fault.

I had it out the box and it was a bit laggy. I expected this from it being one of the very latest "Retina" display quad core tablets.

To Onda's credit they have released about 4 updates and the latest is fast, fluent and extremely usable.

I would have no intentions of buying a "premium brand" tablet and paying over 3 times the price.
[Android General] willowfox:
I purchased the Onda V972 in a shop, they gave me a receipt, told me if the tablet goes wrong in the first 7 days then they would replace it, after that not much happening. So, I followed someones advice on this forum about upgrading and the tablet just freaked out and got stuck, would not recharge etc, end result, a useless piece of junk.

Okay, now the 7 days from the date of purchasing were past, I contacted the shop by phone, as they are in a different city, and they basically told me that there was nothing they could do or would do, goodbye.

Next I contacted Onda in China who ignored my emails at first, then finally asked what the problems were, and I replied quickly, and now that email has been completely ignored. Onda China have absolutely no intention of helping me or replacing the tablet, they are simply not interested.

So, now I am stuck with a piece of junk that I paid $250 for and not a single person on this forum has anything sensible to say, or the intelligence to come forward and give me some practical advice that I could use as to getting the tablet fixed or replaced.
[Android General] zcink:
So why not just download the latest update and flash it with Phoenix

Why blame everyone on XDA?

It's a really nice tablet - not junk at all.
[Android General] hurray:
Use the original delivered usb cable for recharging the tablet. The plug is 1 mm longer than a normal micro usb cable. ;)
[Android General] abc001:
I don't think that it is an issue of V972 hardware or firmware. Your tablet is still functioning. The problem is caused by yourself. I believe that you are not capable to flash the update or doing something wrong during the firmware update. No manufacturer will be responsible for faults cause by user's improper use or updating firmware. It is not died itself, but you make it. To be fair, it is you own responsibility not the manufacturer. Be calm down and google for for help and reflashing it.
[Android General] diquan2001:
new link

Here you go uploaded to my Mega account.

v1.32 Firmware

https://mega.co.nz/#!a4QVRDBZ!dd44OWxTh17y_gTuMnZz2xjHdJRNHB-ntceGo1n3Txc
[Android General] D1MKD:
onda-tablet.com have them at a competitive price

onda-tablet

DOT

com/onda-v972-quad-core-android-tablet-pc-retina-ips-screen-rma-2gb-dual-camera-32gb.html

had to put a space in because Im a new member
[Android General] D1MKD:
There's a video of somebody showcasing the new FW 1.32 and talking about it, the problem is its in spanish...

do we have any spanish speakers in this thread that can translate

Link: youtube.com/watch?v=moA_vT7E90w

please put the Ws in as said previously im new around here so cant post links just yet

p.s it looks a lot more stable from the video
[Android General] Etnies22:
This site is not official, and i saw mixed ratings and reviews... Even they have only preorder for 32GB version...

And under specs is written 5-point touch which is not true..

I want a recommendation from a person who has already bought this product.

Ty.
[Android General] D1MKD:
There is no official sources when buying a Chinese tablet, I've also done my research and checked various sites before placing my order with these this site.

It hasnt gone completely swimmingly because i ordered a V971 which they said they had in stock at the time of ordering but didnt which did annoy me a little, but at the same time they have been informative responding to my emails promptly and have given me a expected delivery date of new stock and have suggested I "upgrade" to the V972 for immediate dispatch. Im deliberating wether to take the plunge, the instability issues have put me off a little or just get a refund and get an Asus transformer and put a custom rom on to improve performance. Decisions, decisions...
[Android General] piror:
I will try to translate the video when I get home. I am spanish and user of the forum where that user makes the video.

Msybe the problem for me is to make a good english traslation but I will try to.

I will put you here a script made by one of that forum users to get your device rooted again after you flash or update the firmware 1.32.

This script will delete all the chinese apps(making a backup on system/backups) and install the nova launcher.

This is the link for that script (thanks to thesito)

You have to use it as a local update on the update application from the tablet.

www dot mediafire dot com/?nuhze5glzqbw224

Enviado desde mi MotoA953 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android General] piror:
Spanish Youtube Video translation:firmware 1.32

Well I will make you a quick resume.

This video was shooting just before flashing the firmware 1.32

The things he said in the video is that he feels the tablet quickness (much more )than before the upgrade

The tablet moves the interface well, the google play and internet goes quick(a little lag on the touch slide in the internet)and the camera application is new and has some effects, continuous shooting and takes the pictures very quickly.

I hope you understand my english.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Thanks for the quick Summary Prior. Your English is just fine no worries.
[Android General] diquan2001:
Help i think i bricked my Onda v972

Might as well post it also here I Need Help Guys!!

Need your help guys i think i just messed up my V972 .I had v1.21 running with root .I threw all the chinese apps away .But now i wanted to install the new V1.32 and i swiped the whole tablet clean with factory reset en cahe wipe.

But now it does not want to go furhter with the booting.Its stuck on the V972 icons screen.I need some help asap guys..

I got it booting again but i do not get the startscreen anymore think because i removed the original android UI and used Nova instead.But now Nova is also gone so my screen i verry empty and black.Im able to go in the settings menu i can see is have still the v1.21 version on it.

But i dont know what to do know ??:confused:
[Android General] D1MKD:
:good: thanks for that

Your English is fine understood perfectly
[Android General] piror:
Just flash the new firmware with phoenix suite.

If you download the oficial firmware, the last one is 1.32, you have the phoenis suite in the rar and a tutorial to use it.

Enviado desde mi V972 Core4 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android General] ankar84:
Hi! Can you tell me more detailed about how to use that script? It is flashed by recovery?