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[Android General] Diomorgan:
If I try with Grindr APK or Grindr with APTOIDE I get the "*app not installed" at the end of the installation.

Really Wonder why, I may understand that some apps won't work well on Retina or can crash, but I really wonder why they don't even installs! X-(

Even Go Backup Pro won't recover those applications!

Anyhow, if I root the stock r1.32 with the Limpieza script then I apply ADAWAY hosts or I try to recover something from Titanium backup, the tablet will factory reset every time I reboot! *_*

Now I'm on NOVA custom Rom, but still very instable.

I'll try Nova launcher, but the stock works good, even if it has some very rare lags!
[Android General] Dvalin21:
It should have already been released, but I also just notice a "banned" marker under his name on the site. He had ranted about something the other day, I'm wondering it got him kicked off the site
[Android General] Diomorgan:
so I think he didn't release the ONDA one and, if he will do, he will do that here. :(
[Android General] Dvalin21:
No worries, however I don't know if he had the chance to upload the latest fix and changes. Still trying to see why he was banned. Either way, the rom will flash, problem is as always, it doesn't have the driver for our screen.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
The last word I got from Tragidy was that he was going back to the chinese forum that he use to work at. But Androidtablets.net went and eddited and removed the URL to the forum.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
I hope I can find him in another forum or as others watches the other forum I'm sure a link will appear at some point. Unless some one takes this file and mod it for us
[Android General] jyams:
Missing Contacts app

I'm really stumped! I need the Contacts application (Google) and my browser bookmarks associated with my account. The Contacts app is nowhere to be found in my apps folder or /system/app, although the apps for Contacts Sync and Contacts Provider are there. I also don't have any bookmarks associated with the stock browser which usually also come over from my google account. I've tried side loading the Contacts.apk to no avail. Anyone have any suggestions or understanding of this circumstance??

Edit.. problem solved by finding contacts.apk, putting in /system/app folder, changing permissions to r/w and installing. Key is setting permissions in Root Explorer to R/W. Also located browser bookmarks.sync and installed. Now have People app and browser has all my bookmarks. Happy.
[Android General] fuser-invent:
I'm going to just briefly address this because I am getting private messages from people about this. This will be my only post on the subject.

A while ago I found out that Tradigy had taken posts of mine on unbricking tablets and released them as his on on dorkfiles, so I made a comment requesting that his posts be linked back to the source since I was overhauling the unbricking guide with new information. In my opinion his reaction wasn't great. I then started getting a large amount of private messages for help unbricking Ainol Crystal tablets and found out that those people had been flashing the ROM Crystal Light and it wasn't working. I tried to point out why some of Tradigy's ROM's, like Crystal Light, were bricking people's devices in that thread. He did not take kindly to the posts and I didn't want a fight, so I left it at that and didn't comment on any of his other threads since then. I later found out that an androidtablets.net user had uncovered that Tradigy had released "compatibility zips" that were made by a development partner as mine for my ROM and had no possibility of working with his.

Recently Tragidy claimed that I pirated Tapatalk HD and put it into my ROM illegally. This was untrue, the .apk was in my "additional apps" package and was the BETA version of Tapatalk HD that was distributed by Tapatalk for testing purposes. You can see the thread that it came from here. I am a heavy user of Tapatalk, a fan of their app and the BETA was legal to distribute and would help the developers work out the bugs for their official release, so I included it in my package. After the app left BETA and was released officially in the app store, I updated the "additional apps" package and removed the app. His claims of piracy were unwarranted and I would never knowingly distribute any pirated software. I'm the type of guy that will download the "donation" version of free apps or buy someone's "pay what you want" music album for $20. Just to be clear, Tragidy is not the developer of Tapatalk, you can visit the official website here and support the developers if you'd like or go buy the app in the play store because the new tablet version is awesome.

Apparently there were other claims about me but I haven't gotten any details. Even with proof that he was incorrect, his reaction was to threaten to sue this website and to go full on drama. So that's the story. If you choose to install any of his ROM's in the future, I suggest that you know how to unbrick your device or verify from another user that the ROM is fully functional and running well. I've heard Light Elf is a great ROM so he could develop other great ROM's as well but it's good practice to always be careful what you flash to your device.
[Android General] msav:
I don't know what you guys had against each other, In fact I really don't care. Let me just say this while, we appreciated the warning, now it looks more like you were bad mouthing him on slatedroid prior to all of this. I am not blaming either of you. people make mistakes and there are others that just won't let things go. Everyone here takes risks with there device and choose who to trust with the roms they use. Smart people wait for someone to confirm. impatient people are the first to try. The people that should be first to try the roms should be the people that are most skill at unbricking. If they are not they will learn fast or spend a lot of money on hardware. This has always been a risk/reward thing.

It is just a shame that people cannot get along and have to act like children and the community is the only one that suffers.

If i have to weed through a bunch of drama just to get updates on development I will not be frequenting that type of thread.

Please just make it stop. and if you like drama please keep it to yourself, and don't sling it around the community or it will be the end of it all. Nobody likes to be given crap after spending his personal time hard at work on a project that nobody wants to work on. Just seems that the one person who was working on the A31 was chased off. AND That is unfortunate!
[Android General] rodhunt:
Onda v972 v1.32 certain apps no longer install

I have the same problem. Previously "Event Cinema", "TripView Lite" and "Live Traffic" would all load and run perfectly. Now they wont load from the store, or will not install manually. Does anyone know solution ?

I think the build.prop file in v1.21 must have been different, Has any one been able to alter it in this vesion to correct the compatiability problem ?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Just got my tablet in yesterday. Pretty much from what I can see, all the apps that I need show up in the market on the v1.21. Now for those that didn't show up I just went and downloaded the market called mobile1. Everything else was there for me to install so. Still im going to upgrade to 1.32 so I can root, install CWM and install SuperNova, I know Steve who did it, is suppose to alter it this weekend. Either way I'm going to play with the build.prop. See what I can do with it.
[Android General] Diomorgan:
Actually, my Onda is seen as a Nexus 7, but this doesn't allow me to download or sideload some apps anyway, for example Grindr, FakeGPS and so.

I would like to know if there's a line in the build.prop that let the market think that we have GPS, because all the apps that use a GPS (but they don't depend from them!) can't be installed or sideloaded! :(
[Android General] tschibui:
bricked Chuwi v99 quad - bootloop into recovery

hello diquan2001,

have almost the same problem, Chuwi V99 quad core (not rooted ...anymore) has a boot loop into Android system recovery. So all i can do

is update through external sdcard or use adb partly (adb Shell wont work due to tablet not rooted ... emmc, system, ... not mounted).

Tried already to flash the stock image via Phoenixsuit, but am stuck on the start (starts updating, but the format window does not pop up, and

thus the progress bar stays at the beginning)

Using Android commander it wont find any folders on my Chuwi, but i can see them in recovery mode ... very strange. When i try to push files

onto my chuwi it seems to work, but i think they get deleted after each restart (not sure since i can not see my root directory).

Do u have any idea how to fix this.

Appreciate any help.

so long tschibui
[Android General] natkingcole:
Not sure whether it helps you guys, but I think it's worth a post.

Block Diagram of A31, found on linux-sunxi.org:

http://linux-sunxi.org/images/e/e1/PAD_APP4_STD_V1_40_20120927.pdf
[Android General] vel_tins:
I don`t think this a "missing GPS" problem.

My old (non-GPS) Allwinner A10 tablet is able to install all of these GPS apps.

BUT:

I could install Sygic GPS navigation and GPS-toolbox without any problems on my Onda V972.
[Android General] ring2013:
It's now proved onda v972 is a nice tablet, both reading and playing games.
[Android General] JerryBYong:
Custom ROM (iOS?)

Hi, I've been considering getting one of these tablets. However, I have one question. Are there any custom ROMs for this tablet? If there are I wonder if there are any iOS themed ROMs as it looks quite alot like a iPad.
[Android General] msav:
what your most probably referring to can be accomplished with using a launcher such as nova, or ADW and using a IOS theme. There are a Iot of IOS themes.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
But why do such a blasphemous thing, lol Jk..but seriously hate apple, lol
[Android General] jyams:
Launcher recommendation

I have a very good recommendation for a launcher. Go find Espier Launcher v2.0.6. It's on the Playstore, but it said it wasn't available for my V972. However, I found it elsewhere and sideloaded it. I REALLY LIKE THIS LAUNCHER!!! I have been searching for a simple IOS-like launcher and Espier is it!!!! It looks, feels, and functions almost identical to an Ipad IOS environment, only with the obvious Android apps. When my college daughter saw it she thought I had bought an Ipad 4 Retina LOL!! Give it a try and you might really like it as I do. I have found a new every day launcher, and I've tried them all (Nova, Apex, Go, Pro, Lightning, Quick, etc). Expier is not only pretty, but it is buttery smooth, no lag!! I highly recommend! See my homescreen screenshot attached. Notice IOS look, but the Android notification bar at the bottom.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Just heard that arctablet will be releasing a few click method of rooting our tablets. That will be great, especially for any new comers. Has anyone heard anything on any custom roms? I haven't heard anything from CM yet.
[Android General] maxxxy:
sorry but the v972 has the gps??
[Android General] ankar84:
No, it's haven't gps and Bluetooth.
[Android General] maxxxy:
ok perfect

but then what are they talking about??
[Android General] Diomorgan:
V972 DOEN'T has GPS, but you csn still try to vanigate with maps and a tethered connection.

Anyhow, the problem is that I can't install any GPS app, even "Fake GPS" that simulate a GPS on the tablet.

In addiction I can't install PayPal and other e-banking apps :(
[Android General] msav:
I was able to install wells fargo app and Paypal app on my 972.
[Android General] jyams:
If you do the v1.32 Firmware update, root it with this, and get use this launcher from the playstore, you will have a JellyBean Tablet that looks like an Ipad. See photo of mine running this launcher.

There is one custom ROM called "Super Nova 1.0" developed by a user (Steve Mars) in Spain. He should have a newer version up at any time as he mentioned he was working on one over the weekend. I have tried it. Some like it, some don't. I found it to perform poorly on my V972. I am using the rooted stock v1.32 slightly overclocked at 1152 / 360mhz "performance" setting and performance is very good. Not an Ipad as IOS is the best, but for 1/2 the price of an Ipad 4 16gb, this is my current technology for a tablet. Highly recommend.+

The wife wants an Ipad for Mothers Day, so I'll have to take the plunge soon. However, for now, I like my rooted overclocked V972 running Espier Launcher.

EDIT: I also added some photos of a case I recommend. BTW, it's an Ipad case that actually works! Its available in the Walmart electronics section for $35.
[Android General] jyams:
Phone signal

Anyone know how to get rid of the phone signal triangle between the wifi signal and the battery icon? It's annoying to have something there of no relevance to the tablet's operation. I guess it's there for 3g stuff if equipped. I wish it would not show if there is no 3g device present.
[Android General] vel_tins:
Thanks for that.

My wifi has improved from 1-2 bars to stable 3 bars.

The browser lag...hmm lets say, it isn't bad as before...but still noticeable
[Android General] Diomorgan:
Can you tell me what firmware, and if not the nova custom which rooth method?

ITry a lot, it download, but doesn't install! :(
[Android General] msav:
I am on Firmware 1.32 rooted with onda_allwinner_A31_root_v1_0.zip

I used the xml files attached (only overwrite the tablet_core_hardware.xml) Make sure permissions of the new files match the permissions of the existing files. Make sure you backup your entire permissions folder first in case things go wrong.

I Did not touch the build.prop
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Thanks for that msav, also jyam can u post the contact.apk and contactprovider.apk that u used? Thanks
[Android General] jyams:
Here is the contacts.apk and the bookmarks.apk. I think the contactsprovider.apk is already in the /system/app folder but it is attached. I had to sideload the bookmarks.apk and once it installed all my google account bookmarks synced with the stock browser and the Chrome browser. Just sideloaded Chrome last night. One more note on the contacts.apk. I first tried sideload install and it would not install. Then used Root Explorer and the only way to get the Contacts.apk to install was to put it in the /system/app directory, set the R/O setting to R/W, then install.

Honestly, both browsers are lagging terribly. Am hoping that firmware v1.33 (announced yesterday) will help this. Browser experience is one of the main problems for this tablet IMO. Would also like wifi improvements. Anyone know how to tweak the build.prop for wifi improvement?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
For those on this thread that doesn't know yet, Onda plans on releasing update 1.33 this week.
[Android General] Diomorgan:
fingers crossed!!! :D
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Hey Msav what results have u gotten out of the permissions hack?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Ok so since I've installed the contact apps, all the framework and gapps stopping has stopped, YAYAYAAYAY. Contact.apk installed, YAYAYAAYAYAYA. Even Chrome thats not suppose to show up in the market, actually updated, YAYAYAAYAYAYA........BUT!!!! The contactprovider is not working......i think. My contacts are not syncing, so im assuming that this is a different app. Jyam ole buddy ole pal, can you load your contact sync app? Thank you :)
[Android General] msav:
I have been able to install everything I wanted via google play. when I have come across someone who cannot install something I check for them and reply. I have yet to find an app that would not install.

If you guys want me to check an app before you go messing with permissions I would be more than happy to do so, to prevent you guys going through all of that only to find that you preferred app would not install.

let me know.

Also just to let you know, With the setup I described. the tablet has been incredibly stable. Only thing in addition to that is I uninstalled all Chinese apps and removed the stock launcher.

I was playing Heroes Call for over 4 hours straight the other day and my battery was at 12%
[Android General] Diomorgan:
I must be unlucky since stock+root+XML edited file = no Root Explorer, No Go Backup Pro, no Fake GPS, No Grinder, no Chrome and so on...

I even try the 1.21 with no luck.

Come apps like Chrome and Root explorer could be sideloaded or installed by Aptoide, but other one gave an error when installed (Fake GPS, PayPal, Grindr...etc...)
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Us mobile1 market
[Android General] jyams:
Dvalin, I just now saw this. Do you still need my contactprovider.apk? Can do so in the AM. Also, did you load the XML files Msav posted? Just wondering if I should go that route. Did you see my post on slatedroid about using Dolphin browser and freezing the stock browser and Chrome with Titanium Backup? My tablet had just about become unusable everytime I needed to use the browser. I "freeze-dried" both apps with TB and then loaded Dolphin. Now my tablet works like it should, and Dolphin zips through websites and loads pages fast. Makes me think that Google has the stock browser and Chrome tied so tight to syncing stuff that if you have a weaker than normal wifi signal, then everything slows down to a crawl.

Anyway, I'm charging the 972 now and will fire it up later tonight and do some more testing. The stock browser has given me trouble on every android device i've ever owned. I think their technology is flawed. Dolphin doesn't need to sync anything, so it zips right along.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
:)

Can you try and play Nova 2. I was able to download but not install
[Android General] msav:
is there a free version. don't want to spend 6.99 on a game I wont play.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Probably no. Well try world at arms and heroes of order and chaos. Both Free
[Android General] ankar84:
Onda V972 Official Firmware v1.33 Released!

Download: Official Site | Mega | Ya.Disk
[Android General] udobhv:
Google translator ;)
[Android General] s_nlx:
THANKS amigo :cowboy:
[Android General] jyams:
Assuming Phoenix install procedure. Will this unroot the 972? Guess we'll see. Will probably have to do the AllWinner Root 1.0 zip again?

---------- Post added at 08:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ----------

Just found the answer to my own question. The guys at ArcTablet are preparing a rooted custom firmware for v1.33, so will wait on them to get it posted. See this for more information. :o

EDIT: They are also making a CWM Recovery image for it as well. :o
[Android General] cau96176:
1.33 Seems better already. Smooth and fast - no freezing/crashing yet

Rooted and CWM installed 1st time.

Still a fair amount of market incompatibility but nothing I couldn't sideload
[Android General] samtheman:
Just installed latest firmware using Phoenix install method. As a precaution I installed root keeper from the market before updating. According to Titanium backup, I'm still rooted!

Cant say I've noticed much of a difference so far. The stock launcher still seems like crap so I installed Nova.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Im going to stick with supernova, mainly because 1080p recording is still enabled. Not to mention I got it to how I like it.
[Android General] jyams:
I also just upgraded to 1.33 using the Phoenix routine and rootkeeper. Kept root on upgrade. No problems. Haven't noticed any significant differences so far. I used Titanium Backup to uninstall Chinese apps. In process now of getting apps and accounts setup again. Next time I'll backup my Titanium Backup to my laptop so I won't have setup everything up again. I knew better....
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Next time just back it up to your external TF. I also did the same thing with my nand backup. Which I need to do it again since I got the contact syncing to work. OH!! and Jyam yes, I need the update to that contactsyncadapter. Apparently I have 2.3 and not 4.1. Thanks :)
[Android General] cau96176:
Spoke bit too soon. Took the tablet out the house and came back in. Now my WiFi bars are grey instead of blue and while I can use the stock browser I cannot connect to the play store.

I've tried forget network, powering off then setting it back up again

I've tried setting a static IP address for the tablet

I've also restarted the router to see if that did the trick

Any suggestions?
[Android General] jyams:
Oddly, I don't have that apk. Working without it.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
I would suggest trying to go back to 1.32, root it, and flash supernova
[Android General] xeresis:
Απ: Onda V972 Allwinner A31 Quad Core 9.7inch Retina IPS Screen Dual Camera Tablet PC

Blood brothers dosn't work, give it a try please

Στάλθηκε από το V972 Core4 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2
[Android General] Diomorgan:
I have same identical problems with little freezes on stock and nova launcher and same app missing from Store and impossible to sideload :(((
[Android General] ankar84:
Try to set WiFi channel 9 or 11 on router.

It should help!
[Android General] jyams:
Firmware v1.33 Benchmarks

See screenshots
[Android General] Dvalin21:
lol, the factory recovery is full touch, AWESOME!!!!
[Android General] Dvalin21:
So I was able to install SuperSu and update the binary with no problems
[Android General] jyams:
So, Onda included a stock recovery that is touch-based?? I installed CWM without even checking the stock recovery. Does stock include a nandroid backup??

Wonder how I go back to stock recovery? Anybody want to attach the necessary files: Davlin, maybe you could help me out this time LOL.

recovery.img

install-recovery.sh

reboot-recovery.sh

Lastly, fully tested 1.33 last night. Disabled the stock browser and stock launcher. Using Espier Launcher (IOS immulation) and Dolphin Browser. I have found performance to be outstanding and very few issues I was experiencing with 1.32. Way to go Onda. That's why I made the choice to buy an Onda. Could have bought an Ainon, Teclast, or other Chinese model, but Onda seemed to have a good reputation for updating their firmware and supporting their product. So far, I have not been disappointed!!
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Jyam I only have the files to the custom recovery, not sure how to get back to stock other than reflashing 1.33....BUT this means our custom recovery can be updated with touch now. YESSSS!!!!!
[Android General] jyams:
Just wondering if you could use Root Explorer and do a search for "recovery.img" and find it? Not sure that's how the stock firmware does it, but if you could check??

---------- Post added at 10:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 AM ----------

Ok, I just found ArcTools that does it. Locate a download link here. Just use this app to install a custom CWM or to install stock. Works great!!

So, the stock recovery doesn't have a nandroid backup option so I am back to custom CWM LOL.:victory: THANK YOU ArcTools!!!
[Android General] mml78:
Here is the direct link to the new custom Rom for Onda V972 "Supernova v2" by Steve Mars:

https://mega.co.nz/#!XANQ0R6J!Jk5WMWeJ9en-dcr7J1FPs2VDlPxYdf0a7aGP7FFM28o

I'm trying this new rom for a couple of hours and it is really fluid and stable, but i still need more time to perform a few more tests...so far so good.

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 PM ----------

Forgot to say, official Supernova v2 blog is here, but it is in spanish: http://supernovav972.blogspot.com.es/
[Android General] diquan2001:
So thanks for the Supernova V2 ROM .But can anybody tell me what is the difference between this ROM and the Kasty-onda_v972v1.33 ROM?

Im currently running the Kasty ROM and i must say it running verry good .
[Android General] robane:
help with screen freeze

hi guys.. i have installed the kasty rom 1.33 and im still getting screen freezes.. i also get these freeze on the official 1.33.. is there a way to fix this? the most stable rom i have installed so far is the official 1.21 release.. i just dont know what to do right now..
[Android General] mml78:
Go to CWM and perform all the cleanups, then install SuperNova v2 and do the cleanups again, reboot and then tell me the difference :victory: