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[Android General] alis5:
firmware v1.4

Hello,

Have anybody heard anything about firmware 1.4?

I emaild Ondas support (when haveing some problems) and they told me, "Please don't worry and we will release the latest firmware about v1.4 on our website soon ."

I asked when and got back within 1-2 weeks.

Anyone know whats in this firmware, feels like a bigger change if they are going up to 1.4.
[Android General] Trepa Trepa:
I have a V972 and I live in Portugal, I always use this litle trick(agree to pay the amount in two invoices), when you go to the customs, show them the lowest invoice and you will pay less taxes. I payed around 20€ to the customs plus 230€ for the tablet with a 32microSD included in a total of 250€. A very very good deal, since this table is great !
[Android General] jyams:
There is a v1.35.1 on this website. As best I can interpret the HTCMania website (spanish), there is a new rom there that incorporates this update. Thinking it addresses the 32gb problem.

Here's the actual description of the update interpreted from Chinese. "add a full screen (to hide the status bar) and restart option (long press the power button to call up the menu) based on a modified version of the official 1.35, the status bar transparent processing , the replacement of a small amount of background, deleted some non-essential program, all programs repackaged signature personal use the card boot animation does not appear or lost after the restart program, test feedback. Specific pictures. Comes ota upgrade from Settings> About tablet> upgrade to enter, using the local upgrade. The script is not added to empty the data command, so that we can retain the previously installed programs. If the boot program stops running, perform the restore factory settings. Finally, there is the download address"

Here's the link download to the v1.35.1 download. Best I can tell it's better to install via CWM with all formats and wipes (total). Not sure about about some things you'll find when you boot up like language, etc, what was removed, etc. Try at your own risk.
[Android General] yrag:
battery

if you're looking for better battery performance, check out slatedroid.com/topic/57882-lg-battery-replacement-for-onda-v972/page__st__20, the battery can be replaced with the lg 4593105 (6000maH) which can be found here: tiemoba.com (just search 4593105) price is about $11.73 each (x2) so you'll end up with a 12000maH battery. Just ordered 2 will receive in about 8-12 days, will try replacing and post an update how it goes.
[Android General] minerva1961:
Seems to be missing any kind of keyboard, can only get the google speech input, have set keyboard to UK and then tried US and no amount of fiddling seems to make the keyboard appear... :(

Hmmm will try re-install...
[Android General] jyams:
I'm going to install this in the next 2 hours and will give feedback. Have seen some chat on the spanish site about keyboard but could not figure out that they meant it wasn't included. The developers designed it to be installed over 1.35 (I think) to maintain the apps already installed. What you may need to do is to install a 3rd party keyboard in 1.35, then upgrade and the keyboard would be there. The Chinese site said to install in /settings/about tablet/update. The posts on the spanish site said (I think) to use CWM and do the series of formats and wipes for a squeaky clean install. That's the route I'm going to take, so I'll report back. I've finished doing all my backups to my SD Ext to prepare.

EDIT: See post #541
[Android General] minerva1961:
Sorted, copied

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yvsod2wa7r4cunl/com.google.android.inputmethod.latin.apk

to external SD, did a clean install via CWM, wiped everything as usual and at the Welcome screen went to Filemanager and installed downloaded file from external SD, then Settings to set keyboard to usual..
[Android General] jyams:
Worked like a charm following your directions. Loading apps and testing now.
[Android General] diquan2001:
Yup!! Running the new v1.35.1 Looks pretty smooth .Dont see much differences yet.

Did any of you guys deinstall the stock launcher yet?

I want to try to run with Nova launcher maybe it will run just a littlbit smoother then .

What do you guys think??
[Android General] jyams:
Yes, I froze it with TB. Using Nova and Espier (IOS lookalike). Both run smooth. Really, seems better than Supernova. Steve Mars will probably incorporate changes in his rom.
[Android General] minerva1961:
Another day, another ROM;

http://translate.googleusercontent....576520&usg=ALkJrhj43A4Iddcj4vxyoYLuvRTdFXClJA
[Android General] alexhjelm:
The sound volume?

Is it only my Onda v972 or is the speakers very low when watching movies and stuff? when i plugin earphone the sound is great, but the speakers is ike 10% of my maxed out earphones on it.

Would be nice to know if its only an error for me so i can send it back asap.
[Android General] ]ZeroLorD[:
tablet

Hello guys. I think i know what is the problem. One man open his tablet and look at the speakers. There are only one speaker with a sealed aperture. Here it is.

translate.google.**/translate?hl=ru&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2F4pda.ru%2Fforum%2Findex.php%3Fs%3D%26showtopic%3D418805%26view%3Dfindpost%26p%3D20626964

Just set "ru" instead ** in link
[Android General] Diomorgan:
R: Onda V972 Allwinner A31 Quad Core 9.7inch Retina IPS Screen Dual Camera Tablet PC

will whair for a cwnm flashable supernova!

Inviato dal mio ZP800H usando XDA Premium HD app
[Android General] luaymaani:
Just a small question.. im interested in buying one of the chinese tablets but on paper they are all the same :rolleyes:

Allwinner A31 Quad Core

GPU:SGX544 MP2

2 gig of ram

2048*1536

brands : Window N90 FHD / Ainol NOVO 9 / Onda V972

which one to pick !!
[Android General] skippie17700:
Definitely Onda v972.

Got alot of potential and is unbrickable.

Camera is better than on the other models.
[Android General] luaymaani:
As u sent from v972.. My main use will be reading pdf files. And browsing the net. Do you face any sluggish performance on these? And how long the battery life approximately? (specially with screen on)

Eg: my gs3 stays 12+- hours with 3+- hours when the screen is on
[Android General] ankar84:
Hey, peoples! Does somebody has a problem with sound? It turns off sometimes when watch youtube or movie. Only reboot helps. Any ideas?
[Android General] skippie17700:
No problems reading PDF here, using a feedreader and working smoothly scrolling through the messages. Battery live is another thing. As this is a new tablet I guess some things need to be improved with new firmware or custom rom. Last around 3 to 4 Hrs ATM.
[Android General] MrDho:
Who have te Sting LBE sécurity Center on Onda v972 ?

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Android General] jyams:
I had a first generation Asus Transformer 101 for 2 years and wanted to upgrade. I wanted something of the same form size of the Ipad and a retina screen. Of all the Chinese tablets I chose Onda for several reasons:

1. They had a good record of firmware updates on all their products which was easy to access on their website and translate from Chinese

2. Research indicated a good quality build on their products, including tear downs with good photos

3. The v972 / v812 seemed to be popular with other buyers getting decent reviews

4. Onda seems to be a respected company with a visible brand in China

5. The firmware was already rooted

6. There was already custom roms in the offering

7. The Onda v972 seems to be being rebranded by Archos for their new line of tablets.

My experience in the first month of owning the tablet bears all of this out and I am pleased. However, one still needs to load a different launcher and browser as stock apps are still awful performers. I will say that I am disappointed in the performance of the A31 quad core processor. I'm convinced from research that the firmware on all A31 tablets is not mature enough to take advantage of the hardware. Very few roms are without lag or delay in some apps. That's mysterious for me. Lastly, I also have the v812 with the 1024x768 resolution and it performs much faster than the retina screen, telling me that the retina screen is a resource hog. I usually grab my v812 for daily use because it runs circles around the v972 in screen changes, apps loading, no lag, and browser speed. But the Retina screen on the v972 is really nice. If the firmware could catch up with the hardware, it would be a great tablet!! My impression from reading in forums about the other brands (Ainol, Window, Momo, Pipo, etc), is that they are all about the same as far as performance issues go but that the build quality and availability of firmware updates is worse for other brands. That is, as I said, why I went with Onda.
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Compatible CWM for V972 -32Gb version

Hi Guys!!

Any update for a compatible CWM / TWRP for V972 -32Gb version?

Thanks!!
[Android General] boreto:
Onda A31 Quad Core V1.36 Firmware will release soon

Monday, March 25, 2013 7:33:58 PM America/Los_Angeles

Onda A31 Quad Core V1.36 Firmware will release soon

We got the latest message form our Onda Factory,we will release Onda V972,V812,V811 Quad Core,V801 Quad Core V1.36 Firmware the next week,the latest firmware enhance system stability and fixed bug.

ht tp://ww w.onda-tablet.com/news/
[Android General] Donkman:
Trying to update firmwade on a Onda V972

I have a Onda V972 32 gb running 1.32 firmware. When I go to settings, About tablet, Update. When I try to do an update it gives me the option of Online update & Local update. When I chose Online update it goes to a screen with "Undiscover new version" and Update in the upper left corner but it just hangs there and I can't do anything but back out. ????? If I download the 1.35 firmware and transfer it to the tablet it says error when trying to read it. Anyone know what I need to do? :confused:
[Android General] jyams:
Basically, avoid using that process to load firmware updates. Use the Phoenix program that comes bundled with 1.35. It's easy and works flawlessly if you follow the directions precisely.
[Android General] Donkman:
Thanks

Ok thanks, I'll try that way.
[Android General] ankar84:
TWRP for Onda V972

Hey, guys!

I ported TWRP to Onda V972. Touch works fine.

Installing of custom ROMs work on 32 GB version!

Be careful, that version is not a bug-free!
[Android General] minerva1961:
So, have had my h'Onda V972 for a few weeks now and starting to get the hang of things. During the first week I was disappointed with the speed and stability but here's the cheatsheet if you've just purchased one.

1. The stock launcher is very unstable, install Nova/Apex (insert launcher of choice here) and crashes magically stop.

2. Install recent custom ROM (I'm using Kasty Onda v972 41 v135 rooted) Supernova 3.1 seems just as fast.

3. The default browser seems flaky too, Chrome and FF beta both seemed to hang for me (your mileage may vary) I use Tint browser but don't download the ad blocker addon for it as that really screws things up.

4. Go into Setting -> Developer Option -> Animations and remove them, Thanks ?Ph1l for that tip, I suspect the Retina screen and animations really does make the tablet hesitate upon launching anything...

Anyone else like to add to the above?

Derek
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Thanks Ankar84......hopefully it helps!!

I m presently out but would revert ASAP!!
[Android General] minerva1961:
BTW Just curious, has anyone tried taking their h'onda apart, I had a nosy last night and couldn't figure out what type/size of screwdriver, the four screws are microscopic..
[Android General] jyams:
The announced firmware update due out anytime, v1.36, might bring some great improvements in speed / performance, screen transitions, and battery consumption. Steve Mars, the developer of the SuperNova rom posted this today over at HTCMania, the Spanish forums for the v972. This is a google translation of the Spanish post:

"Apparently, the 1.36 will be based on the new SDK Allwinner, 2.0. Among the features that the manufacturer of the chipset names: SDK 2.0 the full Jifh The upgrade Mainly optimize and Increase the Following characteristics: 1, fully optimized for Retina screen, up to 60 frames / sec fluency; 2 GPU drive capability to optimize and upgrade; 3 Optimization function, built Hawkview ISP; 4, zero delay photographed and fast focus; 5, Pixel 5M/8M/12M support high-speed continuous shooting, 6, MIPI interface to support the LCD screen and the camera module; 7, optimize application response speed; 8 Further optimization of power consumption, lower power consumption"

Hoping its so.....that's why I bought the Onda. They have a good reputation for firmware updates.
[Android General] Rajata:
Sound is Low...

The sound is very low but on headphone it is fine. Is there a fix for this problem? Thanks in advance.:good:
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Installed however it just boots in the device recovery.... no TWRP........did I make a mistake??:confused:

Thanks......it worked!
[Android General] jyams:
Firmware Update coming possibly Friday (tomorrow), v1.36 or v2.0 as photo shows. See pics of settings screen, noticing it is baseband version v2.0!! The wording is Chinese as interpreted by Chrome browser. Big improvements hopefully??!!
[Android General] Freedyxcz:
Wifi Direct

Hi,

where can I find wifi direct ?

I dont have one in my settings menu. I have SuperNova 3.0 ROM.

THX
[Android General] biker1901:
headphone sound issue

Ok, i hope they will finally fix the headphone sound issue. There is a noise that is coming through the headphones whenever tablet works on something. For example you tap on icon you will hear a noise of electrical background or something. Pretty annoying.
[Android General] jyams:
I use Supernova and I show wifi direct under the /settings/wifi/advanced menu. When you see your wifi connections click on the three dots in the upper right hand corner and that menu shows wifi direct. However, I haven't tried it.
[Android General] biker1901:
I have tried to use WIFI direct for data transfer between my Samsung S2 with Android 4.1.2 and the devices connect but I get the message on S2 that the data transfer is not enabled.

Any ideas where to enable and solve the problem?

Just to add the solution that i have found.

Use the app Superbeam for WIFI direct data transfer. I have just successfully transferred 1.1 GB video and the speed was about 24Mb/s, so about 3 MB/s. It started above 30MBits but lowered after a while.

So i don't know why the native option under the Android does not work but the Superbeam did the trick.
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
New CWM for ONDA v972 (16GB and 32GB compatible)

New CWM for ONDA v972 (16GB and 32GB compatible) not touch though!!

http://w w w.slatedroid.com/topic/63690-new-cwm-for-onda-v972-16gb-and-32gb-compatible/[/url]
[Android General] clueless25:
Grumbling with 972

Just got a 32mb 972.

Laggy as $$$. Speakers are horrible luck if you can hear a thing. Screen Freezes up the wazoo. It sat for a little more then a week due to refusal to even connect .ABSOLULTY NO HELP from Onda. I bought directly from them. Just emails every couple days saying they don't hear from you and assuming things are fixed. Never mind the fact you do respond. They don't. If I had looked here 1st, I would have gotten the Samsung!

Used to do kitchens for touch pro2 couple yrs back. Been reading issues with cw and 32mb. I'm considering doing kitchen for my tab. Wondering who's is best, want 4.2 android.

Is there any way to pull teeth and get the driver and makers etc for hardware? I seen post for some screen upgrades to come. we hope.

Ohh ANother issue that's annoying..... Darn thing wont copy or write to sd card what the HAY! It knows its there! that's all!
[Android General] biker1901:
Completely share the frustration.

THe best firmware so far is 1.21, all other official firmwares I have tried would after some time would remove the google account from the system without possibility to get it back. If I don't factory reset the device after some time all other app would get me an error while trying to use them.

THe problem with other firmwares is for example that after the battery is dried out the device would factory reset from itself or I cant boot it up without flashing with Phoenix...IT IS MAD.

Now they are talking about ne 1.36 firmware that is supposed to be better then the so far ones. Let's see...

THe speakers are awful.

And there is a sound coming from the headphones...i wrote already about it.

The only thing that is saving this tablet to hit the wall is its magnificent screen.
[Android General] minerva1961:
I understand, read post 561 which should help, I believe there is a CWM working for 32G models now at post 572.. 'Apparently' the next version of firmware will be a lot better and resolve a lot of speed issues, should be out in next few days..

Hope this helps with some of the frustration

Derek
[Android General] KnieveI:
stable rom Iberica v2e.

Iberica v2e rom. You will find it at Slatedroid.

With Nova launcher this tablet performs quite good. Stable for me at 1.2 ghz.

No lag in home screen/appdrawer.

Do not go back to 1.21

Remember to remove or DISABLE ADOBE FLASH . It is not suported and will make internet browsing an annoying business.

I think this is as good as it gets until sdk 2.0 is out for our Onda.

Thanks

Knievel
[Android General] Diomorgan:
R: Onda V972 Allwinner A31 Quad Core 9.7inch Retina IPS Screen Dual Camera Tablet PC

iberica is so far less compatible with apps then supernova 2, wonder wy...even G mail is not compatible!!!!

Inviato dal mio ZP800H usando XDA Premium HD app
[Android General] aryanitinkumar:
Installing ROM using CWM/ TWRP

I m on Kasty Onda v972 V1.35 rooted on my V972 -32 Gb with TWRP by Ankar84.

I want to install Iberica v2e ROM on the same.

I would like to know if I do need to wipe internal storage & android.secure along with the factory reset, dalvik cache & system to install new ROM.

Thanks!!
[Android General] clueless25:
quality control?

I have to wonder about any beta testing and quality control. while the screen is nice looking, touch is pretty bad too. At least on mine. battery only lasts while idle about 2.5 hours. WTH. I have been trying to get an RMA from them and they don't respond. Guess my option will be to call paypal tomorrow and file a formal complaint to get my money back. I did the smart thing of bcc myself all responses to their emails!
[Android General] msav:
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] diquan2001:
Onda V972 Customer Service

Now here's something i did not expect from the guys at Onda .

So i posted my problem with my Onda V972 asking the guys if they could help me with the issues im having with this tablet .

Problems of Freeze up of the UI and the Headphone socket being faulty ..

Now the guys of Onda did not even take the time to answer my question but they did not even post my message???

Really !!! Looks like the guys from Onda only care about new customers and selling the tablets :crying:

After sales is not what Onda has in mind for buying customers..

BTW if you fellow XDA users have a solution for these problems i would love to receive them ..

Thanks in advance...

That's why this will be my first and last Onda brand tablet ..

Onda You Suck!!!
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Here is the original Build.prop as request, @ MSAV thanks brother!!!!
[Android General] brady56:
really can work?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2V6TL-yExE

Benchmark Epic Citadel thanks lilmarkuk over at slatedroid
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Test Video 1080p

http://vimeo.com/58593190

Test Video 720p

http://vimeo.com/58592877

Both back cameras @Msav thanks bro!!
[Android General] watusi:
pls add me here...hahahahah

owner of onda v927
[Android General] msav:
I imagine this is due to language Barrier. From what I gather from others experience they do not reply to emails if they are not in Chinese. That is why they have retailers to do dealings with outside china. I believe they say this on there contact us page, that they only deal with retailers not customers, and that if you have problems you need to contact your retailer.

I know this is not a great way to do business, however in order to have great customer service you must hire people to speak the language of each country that you sell to. They did not create the tablet for the world they created it for china. the retailers are exporting them worldwide. I am sure they could provide better support but then you would not have a $240 tablet.

I bought this tablet not just to save money. I bought it to tinker with. I have bought over 20 android devices and i have put a custom firmware on pretty much all of them, just because I could.

My best suggestion when buying from a company like onda. LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

now onto your problem. I have one 972 that works fine and 1 that has/had the same issues as yours. on the problem tablet I retained root and removed all the Chinese apps. I opened up the tablet and inspected for any loose solder connections that could be causing issues, I played with the wireless antenna to see if i could improve wifi signal. I do believe the most likely remedy of the freezing is due to the launcher.

My suggestion. upgrade to 1.2 and preserve root. install titanium backup. backup all apps with TB. then uninstall all Chinese apps. Install nova launcher and then uninstall the stock launcher with TB

If that does not fix the problem then you can do a factory reset. You will still have root but you will need to re install apps. Non-system apps I would restore using TB so you do not have to reconfigure them. don't restore system apps with TB or you might just restore the thing that is causing the problems.

Slow Browsing is something you are going to have to live with until they get it fixed or a custom rom comes out. From what I have read this has to do with the compatibility of the processor and the web browsing apps. Some web browsing apps are not even written to support multicore processors yet. The Ampe A10/Sanei N10 (allwinner) stll have this slow browser but on the factory firmware. However they have a version of CM10 that works perfectly. It is a sad state of affairs that the android community can fix a problem in a couple of months that the manufacturer could not fix in 4 - 6 months. But you have to live with these sort of things when you buy a china tablet.

Relax and chill out and as more and more owners of the onda v972 start tinkering with them we will have more solutions.

If this is unreasonable and you don't want to deal with your tablet anymore. I would sell it on ebay now while it is in short supply and you can probably get more that what you paid. Retailers are selling them for $350-$400 on ebay and some of them don't have stock yet.

then buy a nexus , galaxy note, or Ipad.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
@msav,

How much experience have you had with creating or modding roms? Or have you created a Recovery through the guides before?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
OH!!! Just notice there are some sellers that are finally selling the 32gb version of the tablet. Not sure how reliable but I saw it at antelife.com
[Android General] parajsinghal:
Hi guys,

Good to see an Onda 972 thread already. I got this device a couple of days back.

Initial experience says - really good device running a real crappy firmware. I am on firmware v1.2 and it sucks. Very unstable.

I have some experience with android development but unfortunately I am busy these days. Anyways will try to root and play with build.prop soon. Maybe even try to get cwm for our device.

Will let you guys know if I make any progress.

Thanks
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Thank you soooooooo much, but if u get a custom recovery can u make it the TWRP? Thank you and love ya lost