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[Android General] diquan2001:
Nieuwe Onda V972 !! Quadcore 16GB

Thank you for you explanation im glad you have some experience with these issues .

I did buy this tablet just for the fun i wanted to see if the chinese brands where any better then a few years before .

So yes i did expect them to be not really 100% yet .Im not an expert on andoid so i dont know how to root this tablet yet ,i would like to know though.I did install the Nova Launcher and now the Tablet does run a littlebit smoother.Altough i still have the headphone problem .But is guess i can live with that for now..Now im running the v1.2 version but how can i see that the tablet is rooted ?? I want to try your suggestion .

Ah i installed TB it told me im not rooted:confused:..Next question how do i root this tablet ???
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Down grade back to 1.02, download and install root proctect, then upgrade back to 1.2. You should still have root.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Hey everyone, I've moved my request over at cyanogenmod.com from to the right thread,(sorry), and put it in the Hack/Request Mod sections. PLEASE everyone, go and support the thread. How awesome would it be if we can get CM10 on this tablet. Go to the forum, register and support. Thanks.

[Request] Onda V972 A31 Quad Core Powervr Gpu Sgx5544 8 Cores - Hack / Mod Request - CyanogenMod Forum
[Android General] diquan2001:
Thank you

Thank you for your reply .Yes im downloading the v1.02 img rightnow but the download is slow as hell 479MB and it will take about 7 hours on my 120MB connection the upload of 4shared.com sucks ..

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Do any of you guys have another downloadpage that is faster then the site im using now??

http://file2.mydrivers.com/ondata/do...ore4_v1.02.rar i still have 5hours wait time .:confused:
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Sorry bro, I guess I could upload to Google drive and share that way. But will have to wait until I get home
[Android General] diquan2001:
Thanks

That would be great .If you dont mind ofcourse :good:

Thanks in advance .
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Any time, and don't forget to go to the cyanogenmod.com website and support the thread. The more supports we have, they have to listen

http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/...core-powervr-gpu-sgx5544-8-cores/#entry369305

Theres already two who replied
[Android General] msav:
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phoenixsuite instructions

http://www.jsxltech.com/blogs/onda-...tool-and-firmware-download-link-for-onda-v972

Steps to preserve root.

1. downgrade to firmware v 1.02 (even though 1.1 has root Ota was not working on 1.1) using phoenix suite (make sure to select the format option) (you will lose all data)

2. download free app on googgle play ota rootkeeper

open ota rootkeeper and backup root. then select unroot.

3. click on the update app on the device. (icon has a blue arrow pointing up)

follow the prompts to update firmware. (you have to update like this will not work updating with phoenixsuite)

4. launch ota rootkeep and select restore root

you should now have root and be on 1.2 firmware.

install nova launcher and uninstall stock launcher
[Android General] tyshone:
I received my tablet this week and because of reoccurring script errors and sub par performance, I was ready to send it back. The detailed instructions you laid out were easy to follow and it has improved the tablet experience immensely.

Thanks for your help.
[Android General] fiddlinghamster:
So sorry to hear your tail of woe, but your experience is not the norm.

had my v972 for around two months, 32gb version. Had some teething problems to begin with, especially with CWM which we worked out was not compatible at the time, though I had bricked the unbrickable tablet!!!!! Phoenix suite and stock 1.21 got me back again thankfully.

However have found each successive stock ROM an improvement over the previous one. I have tried kasty ROMs etc. But currently running stock 1.35, I have made many changes to it using the help and guides posted across this forum and others currently, such as molding the build.prop. getting about 4.5 hours out of the battery , screens good and responsive, no issues to moan overly about. It does crash occasionally but hey.. it only cost £170 so not too stressed.

Looking forward to what stock 1.36 has to offer, and also excited now a CWM is released for the 32gb version to see what Steve Mars can do with supernova ROM based on stock 1.36.

Don't give up on the v972 just yet, the better firmware is on its way....it will come good.
[Android General] jyams:
Yes. In CWM, /advanced/format 4 things: data, cache, sdcard....then wipe/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe Dalvik

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Yep, this is correct.
[Android General] samdsox:
Advice and question

advice: To the people having issues, the tablet stock firmware is crap with too many Chinese bloatware type apps. Steps to fixing it.

1. Download phoenix flasher and the 1.35 stock firmware

2. flash 1.35 if you don't already have it

3. download a custom rom of your choice- Kasty and supernova 3.1 are both good choices (others that I haven't tried include canary 1.0, lost world 1.2, and iberica) FIND THEM HERE

4. flash it

5. download and install super user from google play

6. go to arctablet.com and look on the right hand side.

7. download/install the arctablet.apk

8. open arctablet and press download cwm for a31 based tablet

9.when thats done press install downloaded apps (you now have cwm recovery- to use press reboot in the app and then choose recovery)

10. go to google play and download a new launcher + delete the old one (apex, nova, go launcher, etc)

11. download set cpu or antutu cpu whatever- set it to min 360 mh max 1152 (the one right before 1200)

12. download tint browser BUT NOT THE FLASH ADD ON- set this as your main browser (seems to be the fastest)

Your v972 should now have root access and manager, cwm, a faster-custom rom (minus the bloatware), a launcher that doesn't crash, a browser that doesn't lag, and improved cpu speed. Trust me it will feel like a completely different tablet. I sorta put together all the information I found when I got my tablet a few days ago (the stock firmware was god awful). Battery life is going to crap for now, but hey it's cheap, looks good, and feels fast enough.

Question: Anyone know when the 1.36 firmware is coming out?
[Android General] jyams:
Great post!! Quite honestly, I thought v2.0 / v1.36 would come out on this past Friday. That's when Onda has released their firmware updates before after the leaks about them have occurred. However, it obviously didn't happen. Maybe by this Friday.

Here is another Chinese blog post on the SDK 2.0 improvements that will be included. All these blogs can't be wrong.... It's being called "Unprecedented"!! That's impressive.
[Android General] ankar84:
Hey, guys!

Everybody who has browsing issues, try Boat Browser. It's really fast, as it should be on that fast hardware.
[Android General] clueless25:
reseller or customer does it matter?

[Quote:]

Originally Posted by msav View Post

Onda does not sell direct to customers. I can only guess you bought from o n d a t a b l e t s . c o m. they are not the factory. they are just a re seller using ondas name. From what I understand the only way to get a tablet is to buy from a reseller in china. Onda will not ship direct to any reseller outside of China.

The actual Onda manufacturer will not respond to tech support requests from consumers they deal only with retailers.
[Android General] KnieveI:
@clueless25

I think the point is that Onda didnt give you crappy customer service , but one of the sellers

on internet did.

And maybe you got a lot response cause this forum is ment for contribution and sharing.

I like to flash and tinker with my tablet. Could be the reason that im not so disappointed.

And its the main reason i didnt by an I Pad.

Thanks

Knievel
[Android General] natkingcole:
Once again, Onda-tablet.com and onda-sale.com have nothing to do with the company onda. Onda doesn't sell their products directly to consumers except on their taobao-store.

When did you order? If you ordered after january, the issues were already mentioned in numerous forums.

EDIT: I saw that it was already answered by msav :D
[Android General] alis5:
Hello,

I just wanted to add to the rumor that there is a new 1.36 firmware that comes together with a new 2.0 SDK. This should be realised tomorrow at 10:00, (guessing Chinese time). :p

I found it out after playing around with google translate at this site:

h t t p://huati.weibo.com/k/%E6%98%82%E8%BE%BE%E5%9B%9B%E6%A0%B8%E9%A6%96%E5%8F%91SDK+2.0?from=510&order=time

27/3)

Onda microblogging: quad-core tablet firmware upgrade # # # # Onda [upgrade notice] tell you a good news, Original V1.36 version of firmware has been incorporated directly into a brand new SDK 2.0. Onda starting Chi in A31 SDK2.0 in performance, speed will optimize and integrate into the new technology, but also more energy efficient! SDK 2.0 A31 of the most important upgrade, and a key support OTA upgrade oh! SDK 2.0 will be released in the near future and look forward to it!

Today, 1/4)

The Onda Twitter: # lies Onda quad-core starting SDK 2.0 # This is not April Fool's Day!! The strongest SDK2.0 firmware, and tomorrow morning at 10:00, we the microblogging see, you understand! @ ONDABBS-Onda the Forum @ onda players firmware team
[Android General] TabletTinker:
http://file2.mydrivers.com/ondata/download/driver/oamp3/V972Core4/V972Core4-V1_v1.35.rar (298 MB)

http://file2.mydrivers.com/ondata/download/driver/oamp3/V972Core4/V972Core4-V2_v1.35.rar (298 MB)

http://file2.mydrivers.com/ondata/download/driver/oamp3/V972Core4/V972Core4-V1_v2.0.rar (309 MB)

http://file2.mydrivers.com/ondata/download/driver/oamp3/V972Core4/V972Core4-V2-v2.0.rar (309 MB)
[Android General] ankar84:
Great!

If it`s not a april`s fool day trick ;)
[Android General] msav:
Only additional thing on onda's web site is the addition of 1.35 for V2 hardware.

I imagine it will be a while till we start seeing the V2 being shipped. Figure current stock of V1 will have to be sold out first.

Still waiting for the new sdk. Not sure I trust the above post as I do not see it on onda's site.

I understand you guys pain. I got great service from M c b u b (emails exchanged nightly) until I took delivery (email every 3 days and no help)

don't expect much help from the Chinese retailers. There final solution will be RMA and you are expected to ship back with traceable shipping At About $50.

BTW. FYI o n d a s a l e .com and o n d a t a b l e t .com are the same retailer. Paypal payments are sent to the same email address for both
[Android General] jyams:
I trust the Spanish site HTCMania and the v972 forum. They have a link to the SDK 2.0 for v1 here. Downloading now. Posters are downloading and installing and making comments. OP says that this will officially be released tomorrow on Onda's site for the v1. Believe it or not, here's the download link for V972Core4-V1_v2.0.rar . Be advised, the download is very slow and slow to initialize as it is slammed with users anxious to get this release. I'll review this when I have had a chance to look at it and verify. I do believe this is for real as it has been verified on HTCMania. Again, use Chrome to get the English translation. The translation is very readable.

Edit: Developer of Canary rom says the improvement is "noticeable compared to v1.35". He says v2.0 of Canary rom coming with new changes incorporated.
[Android General] ankar84:
Mirror for v2.0 on Ya.Disk
[Android General] minerva1961:
Thanks, the official download was going slower and slower...this downloaded in 12 minutes...save me a six hr wait :)
[Android General] TabletTinker:
Unfortunately, even with 2.0, still buggy as heck and locks up arbitrarily (factory reset + format, no apps installed).
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Update: Hello everyone,

Sorry that I have been away, but I have been watching the progress. Love the fact TWRP is now available, awesome. Mcbub has agreed to take my tablet back and fix it, I will be mailing it off soon. Ill still be without a tablet for awhile, but I am at least happy they will take it back and fix it. Noticed all the ROMs that are available, I hope more devs will get involved. Always more eyes the better. Anyway, Ill keep ya all informed and can't wait to try out all the new roms with you guys. Anyway take care for now.
[Android General] msav:
Initial thoughts on the 2.0 firmware.

This is Freaking AWESOME!... Zero lag on stock web browser, able to overclock to 1200. (could only do 1118 on v1.35)

Going from screen to screen it flys. from app to app not slowdown. This is like a totally different tablet. Wifi downloads are off the hook. SO fast.

I did not have to uninstall the stock launcher, i did remoce the chinese apps though

Firmware has root

MAKE SURE YOU DO A FORMAT INSTALL In Phoenix Suite. I can not say this loud enough.

Con Things noted

ANtutu will not run just says checking update and quits.

I had a weird touchscreen issue where the touch would pop all over the screen. I rebooted and it went away. I hope it does not come back.

I will update after I had more time on this firmware.
[Android General] jyams:
After a few hours of use of v1/v2.0 here are my impressions:

1. The phone signal meter triangle is gone from the notification bar!! Yea!!

2. Arctablet already has his rom, kasty-onda available, which is basically a modded stock with chinese apps removed, superuser, and a few build.prop tweaks and Arctools for installing CWM

3. This is subjective, but the OS feels more solid and less buggy. Although, there are already some who say it is full of bugs, I have yet to experience that.

4. Menus and screens do load faster and scroll better. Not 100% lag free, but almost

5. Stock launcher and browser much improved.

6. Boot time definitely faster.

7. Battery / power consumption seems to be better also

8. It definitely feels like the OS / graphics processor manage the retina screen more efficiently, which would account for a smoother, lag free feel

9. I've had no problems with the play store.

10. I did modify the build.prop and change the screen lcd to 264, and some other safe mods to my liking

11. When Steve Mars and others get this version incorporated into SuperNova, Lost World, Canary, etc, the custom roms should be ever better than they are now.

12. It's been a rough start with the A31, but this new SDK is a definite step in the right direction. This tablet (and other Chinese A31 Quad Cores) were introduced before the firmware was really ready. If the next version of an SDK makes the improvements and bug fixes that this 2.0 version has done, then this quad core / retina platform will be around awhile. At least now, I don't feel like selling this thing. It's definitely a keeper now. I've had it about 5 weeks, and there have been 3 firmware upgrades and a new SDK version. That's why my research showed I needed to purchase an Onda. I might be wrong, but I don't think any of the other chinese companies are quite as progressive in supporting their product. At least, when I tried to go find upgrade history for the other brands I was considering (Ainol, Chuwi, Pipo, etc), I could not find this level of support and the community to support our product. Thanks everyone at XDA, Slatedroid, and HTCMania for making this a great experience.
[Android General] diquan2001:
So what does this 2.0 v1 ROM mean ? Is it a reall improvement on the V1.35.1 ?

Sorry for asking but i just wanted to know .
[Android General] msav:
Night and day difference.

I will tell you this. If i wanted to do a little web browsing before and I had my tablet sitting next to me, i would get up and go get my laptop.

Now I would grab my tablet in a heartbeat to browse the web. This is the biggest improvement. Using the stock web browser.

I did not start noticing the lag free experience until after I used setcpu to put it at 1200. It has been completely stable. before when I tried setting it anywhere above 1118 it would lock up after about a min. I have set it to 1200 and I have not tried any higher. I am happy with it.

I am about to set up the girlfriends with this firmware now.
[Android General] Fareyus:
R: Onda V972 Allwinner A31 Quad Core 9.7inch Retina IPS Screen Dual Camera Tablet PC

Really good firmware!

Problem with google+ and writing permission on extsdcard... like all chinese firmware. I'm waiting the new supernova!!!!

Inviato dal mio V972 Core4 con Tapatalk 2
[Android General] skippie17700:
Tried but like all the other firmware and custom roms EXCEPT supernova, I can't install PayPal and ING be (mobile banking).

Error: missing shared library.

So I'll stick with supernova.
[Android General] Billy Noobody:
HTC Mania site says YouTube does not work

Was reading the HTC Mania forum. You Tube does not work.. Only sound. No video.
[Android General] clueless25:
I just might!
[Android General] ankar84:
Yes!

The main bug for me now is black screen on YouTube.
[Android General] jyams:
This is the next update in the firmware progression. The "old" firmware version is now v1.35 based on version 1 of the SDK. The new firmware is now V1 / SDK 2.0.

You ask a subjective question. On paper it is a "real" improvement. You won't know for yourself until you upgrade your v972. Yes, as I wrote in my post, it was a "real improvement" for my v972.
[Android General] msav:
Yep,

Mine does this as well.

Youtube works through the browser though. I don't really use it that much so it is not a big deal for me. But it definitely is an issue.

I have not had the weird touch screen issue since that initial reboot. Looks good.
[Android General] 0.24L:
Hi what does this v1/v2.0 mean? I am using 1.35 now kast rooted.

doesn that mean i need to upgrade 1.5 and v1/v2.0 together? I upgrade from 1.34 to 1.35 using phoneix
[Android General] vel_tins:
2.0 V1

HDMI-Out: Volume control doesn't work correctly.

Voume can be turned on/off only.
[Android General] Pinktank:
Will there eventually be AOSP etc roms out for this rom, or are there any significant roadblocks such as closed source drivers?

Also, is there an air gap between the glass and the display, or is it like nook / kindle fire hd?
[Android General] minerva1961:
Supernova 4.0

http://www.mediafire.com/?kcdb5u3uc57f17k

from

http://supernovav972.blogspot.com.es/

Thanks Steve :)
[Android General] jyams:
The key to understanding these designations is this. The first "V" number is the serial number hardware designation. The second "V" designation is the firmware upgrade version. So, the V1 / V2.0 means the tablet is a V1 serial number and the firmware upgrade is V2.0. The "V1" designation is determined by the serial number on the back of your v972. It is some kind of production number as in "version". Your serial number will either have a "V1 or V2 or Vx" designation. The firmware upgrades are now determined by this hardware version. So, the new SDK 2.0 which is designated "V2.0" is the new firmware version. You would NOT install a firmware upgrade designated as a "V2" if your serial number was a "V1". Look on the back of your tablet at the bottom. It's very plain to see. So, to upgrade your v972, you first need to know what serial number version you have, as in "V1", then you chose the firware upgrade based on that, i.e., v1 / v2.0 ("V1" hardware and V2.0 firmware). Confusing but clear?

As far as I know, you can flash the V1 / SDK2.0 upgrade with the Phoenix tool from any earlier version. Once you flash it, download and install one of the SuperUser apps so that you can take advantage of root as the rom is already rooted. The Kasty-Onda version already has this done as does the other roms. Hope this helps.
[Android General] jyams:
Here's a YouTube app that does work
[Android General] thomasmayer:
the v972 is sold under different brands, some of them have the same 2MP front and back camera and no 5MP back camera (like the CMX Clanga)
[Android General] Diomorgan:
Ouch, flashed, made wipes aetc and now stuck at "Core4" Logo! :(((
[Android General] minerva1961:
Worked fine for me, initial bootup took a while...if it IS stuffed then there's always Phoenix recovery.

I used Arctools

http://www.arctablet.com/assets/tools/arctools/com.arctablet.arctools.apk

to install CMW

and wiped everything and 'install zip from SDcard'

took a wee while but was fine...Good Luck..
[Android General] gege0202:
hello, what player can play mkv whit sound DTS on onda v972?

i test bsplayer, mxplayer, vlc, archos player and no sound dts not supported
[Android General] jyams:
happened to me also and realized that my install of CWM did not recognize my ext sdcard. Had to Phoenix install v2.0, install CWM and start again. Glad this thing is hard to brick LOL.
[Android General] alexhjelm:
Hi im trying to figure out what Version i have on my tablet the SN says: V972QAD3V1D03112 on the back and not V1 or V2?
[Android General] ankar84:
v972qad3v1d03112
[Android General] alexhjelm:
ah thanks, in the middle ;)

Can i flash this in with CWM directly or do i need to use PhonixSuit for it?

V972Core4-V1_v2.0.rar

Can i install SuperNova 4.0 thrue the CWM and then i dont need to flash anything? because the PhonixSuit wont work for me... it wont flash...
[Android General] samdsox:
using windows 8? If so your going to have to use a weird method.

1. Go into the firmware section on phoenix suite and put your .img file in.

2. Shut down your tablet.

3. Hold your home button down for the whole process

4. plug in your tablet and press the power button 10 to 20 times for about 1 second each

5. it will ask you to reformat it using the image- load it and let it do its thing

6. use arc tablet apk to install cwm and you'll be all set

for supernova make sure to extract the .img from the .zip file when using this method

While you can just flash it, your likely to get bugs and glitches. It's called a dirty flash and is frowned upon for that exact reason. I would defenitly suggest going through the cleaner method of reformatting.
[Android General] ankar84:
I published new stable TWRP for ONDA V972 based on 2.4.4.0

Who are interested can try and write in the thread.
[Android General] alexhjelm:
I have Windows 7.

The problem was i couldnt flash it before i restarted my computer after installing PhoenixSuit but the software never told me that was needed.

So if more have problems with drivers, flashing or PhoenixSuit reboot...
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Addition, Boot Sound

Can anyone guide me how to add up a boot sound to Onda V972-32 Gb!

I m currently on kasty-onda_v972-41-v20-rooted2!!

Thanks in advance!!!
[Android General] minerva1961:
Boot sounds

http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-v-4g/624871-custom-boot-sound.html

:)
[Android General] 0.24L:
Hi, meaning if I use kast 1.35 it is already done, v2?
[Android General] jyams:
Here is the Kasty-Onda v2.0 Version. This is what you need. You flash with the Phoenix application.
[Android General] msav:
So it seems that the issue with the mobile banking apps (including paypal) is a hardware detection issue.

The apps require a mobile phone number tied to the device. if they do not find it they will not install. This explains why i was able to install and use paypal back when I did the xml fix. This particular xml fix contained files that enabled gps, phone, bluetooth, ect. These files gave our device a fake hardware profile that tricked the apps into installing.

This was probably a requirement of the financial institutions to include in the apps for security reasons. Funny thing is I am able to install and use the wells fargo app without an issue.

I imagine that if we add these xml fles into our device that we can then be able to make these apps work again in our devices.

If anyone with another tablet (wifi only) can confirm this that would be great.
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Thanks.....but couldn't add any!! :D Help me in details plz!!
[Android General] bdjh:
Anyone experience the following bug? When the tablet goes to standby after 2 min inactivity it shuts completely off. Must reboot then. Running SuperNova 4.0