yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Has everyone seen this link? First for me, feel a little late on info :(

http://www.allwinnertech.com/en/product/A31.html
[Android General] vel_tins:
With the "kasty-image" I couldn't use Adaway because of the missing/wrong permissions.

(Adaway couldn't write the hosts file)

So I flashed the stock 1.32 image and used the "root-file" from

HERE

Now Adaway works flawlessly....:good:
[Android General] diquan2001:
@Dvalin21 my Nod32 blocked this page .
[Android General] Dvalin21:
CPU

ARM Cortex-A7 Quad-Core

256KB L1-Cache

1MB L2-Cache

GPU

POWER VR SGX 544MP2

Eight logic cores

Comply with Open GL ES2.0, Open CL1.x, DX 9_3

Video

UHD H.264 4K ×2K @30fps video decoding

Full HD video decoding

BD Directory, BD ISO and BD m2ts video decoding

H.264 High Profile 1080P@60fps encoding

3840x1080@30fps 3D decoding

Comply with RTSP, HTTP, HLS, RTMP, MMS streaming media protocol

Display

Dual-Channel LVDS 1920 ×1080@60fps

4-lane MIPI DSI 1920 × 1200@ 60fps

Dual-Channel RGB/CPU 2048 ×1536@60fps

Integrated HDMI1.4 1920x1080P@60fps

Camera

Integrated Parallel & MIPI I/F sensor

Integrated Powerful ISP, supporting Raw Data CMOS sensor

5M/8M/12M CMOS Sensor supported

8/10/12-bit RGB Bayer sensor supported

Memory

Dual-Channel LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L Controller

Dual-Channel NAND FLASH Controller

64-bit ECC

PMIC

A31exclusively tailor-made PMIC AXP221

21-CH power output and 2.2A Flash charging

Comply with USB 3.0 power supply standard

Audio

Integrated HI-FI 100dB Audio Codec

Three MIC

One MIC with Noise cancellation

OS

Support Android 4.2 or up

Support Microsoft Windows 8
[Android General] piam:
why the sad face?
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Because I didn't link until now :)
[Android General] danny1561:
onda v972

to those people going to buy this tablet.

Very pretty picture,

Lags between screen changes.

games seem to be ok apart from occasional lag

seen some pixelation after boot up and in games

battery life is 3-4 hours playing games watching movies surfing.

I understand there is no power management software running so that will improve battery life

when it is implimented

There is also an issue with the internal aerial causing problems with wireless connections.

People have fixed this by unsticking the aerial from the metal casing.

I have had no such problem using the tablet upto 25mtrs from our modem.

java and flash seem to work OK when browsing.

bought a 32gb class 6 micro sd card works well with tablet

most of these issues I think will be fixed when software updates become available.

touch pens don't work as well as your fingers. Seems to work better in the middle of the screen not so well near the edges.

This is my first tablet

Overall I like the tablet.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Thanks for the feedback Danny
[Android General] gnowe:
Can anyone explain to me why certain apk may or may not appear as available in google play depending on the version of firmware installed e.g. Tripview Sydney available under v1.2 but not v1.32.
[Android General] loco6:
Ατ my root onda v972, i have done many time the process with phoenix and the result is, the update beging but never start and after a few seconds i see pnpFells
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Just notice on one of the other forums some users are having heating issues. Can anyone confirm this?
[Android General] msav:
I have used mine for hours playing mass effect and never got even the slightest but warm.
[Android General] Diomorgan:
Same here, but with the Limpieza and other root, when I Apply AdAway Hosts or do a restore from Titanium Backup the tablet reset itself to default settings (no app, chinese language, start tutorial etc.) every time I reboot it and I had to reflash it again! :(
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Hey guys, im posting this on several forums, but the custom battery place I was speaking of is

Advantage Battery NO2

7047 E Reno Ave Midwest City, OK 73110

(405) 610-2111

If you find out anything please post back at the forums.
[Android General] natkingcole:
There is a way to swap internal and external SD

http://www.ondabbs.cn/thread-220012-1-1.html

I didn't tried it yet, so do it at your own risk

google translate:

I attached the vold.fstab (unpack it) from this site
[Android General] Diomorgan:
:good: not only when you play or charge it doesn't have eating problem, but the metal case is cold as Ice when off or standby (in a 22°C enviroment) :cool:
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Thanks for the info nat. Not sure who would be brave enough to try it.
[Android General] natkingcole:
Swapping internal with external SD is already running on my other tablet, but yeah maybe someone who speaks Chinese could give us a legit translation and first we need a stable firmware/ROM before tweaking the device this heavily.

EDIT: something like this one ;)

works on v812 too according to scorpio

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/55114-rom-supernova-10-the-first-custom-rom-for-onda-v972/
[Android General] Dvalin21:
It looks like he ported CM over already. Nice!! Really can't wait to get my tablet
[Android General] jyams:
Regrettably, from looking at the spanish forum, it appears he just used the boot animation from CM but the ROM is based on the stock 1.32 from Onda with tweaks and adds. :(
[Android General] Dvalin21:
nnnnoooooooooooooo
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Hey according to this link, the A31 Allwinner is 4G capable http://www.allwinnertech.com/en/apply/mobile.html#t3
[Android General] jyams:
Pretty cool! Am hoping it will run Android Key Lime Pie, the next version of Android.......hoping we get a custom ROM for it!!:good:
[Android General] Waft:
Since Archos will label that Onda V972 as "ARCHOS 97 PLATINUM HD" and ship on March we hopefully will see a custom ROM :cool:
[Android General] rajlesta:
guys, i just bought onda v972 yesterday.

appreciate any advice

thanks
[Android General] slojustme:
Same problem here... cwm restore helps, but it is still annoying... hoping that cm rom comes soon :)
[Android General] alexbyk:
I had the same problem. Try to install the Nova Launcher app (it's free). I am not sure if this step helped or something else happend, but I use my tab 4 days without factory reset :victory:
[Android General] slojustme:
Alex, have you tried to restart tablet? After few days? Mine stucks on onda logo...
[Android General] Ace42:
Interesting device. Surely this thing will really shine with Ubuntu, hopefully someone can get it running. And I'm shocked that it has 8 544's, seriously that's a lot of power.
[Android General] rajlesta:
thanks Alex.

I installed Nova (came with the ROOT) and uninstall stock launcher by using titanium backup.

I followed your advice, and so far it is doing ok. I will monitor and let you know...
[Android General] rajlesta:
v972
[Android General] chriss90:
Archos has the firmware for there tablet on their website. Since it's basically a rebranded Onda does anyone think that firmware might be more stable on the Onda?
[Android General] ankar84:
Where did you find firmware for Archos 97 Platinum? I can`t see it. Any link?
[Android General] rajlesta:
i guess it is written as Archos 97 Titanium HD - maybe typo but i am not sure
[Android General] ankar84:
Oh, no!

Archos will sell Onda V972 as Archos 97 Platunum HD.
[Android General] piam:
Just received my onda tablet.

How do i find out what version i am on?

I run the updater but says cant find any update.

So not sure if im on the latest one or not
[Android General] diquan2001:
Settings /about tablet..
[Android General] msav:
Looks like it is only the update. I guess we will need the full factory firmware. before we can use the update. However perhaps some Devs could go through the update and see what they can do with it to use with our firmware.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Actually guys, i just notice something about the tablet on their site. The lcd screen is IPS and not Retina. This will make a difference as far as driver. But as long as the driver can be pulled from our current rom then it should be ok right?

PS: The update thats on the site for the 97Titanium, different tablet.
[Android General] ravi300:
thinking of buying a tablet. this one seems very good
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Even better when we get an awesome ROM on it
[Android General] diquan2001:
Any news on Cyanogenmod?? Or maybe the Guys at Paranoid Android??
[Android General] Dvalin21:
No word yet, waiting with long suffering
[Android General] msav:
must be same display same resolution.. Perhaps they cannot use the word retina. to avoid the Apple wrath

9.7’’: 2048 x 1536 pixels, IPS, capacitive multitouch
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Lol u might be right
[Android General] MadManMark:
Dude retina is just ips lcd, but apple call it retina for marketing purposes, and HTC call it super LCD, or slcd
[Android General] Hdale85:
I was looking at these the other day...... hmmm
[Android General] Diomorgan:
Actually my tablet works good with the rooted custom ROM (the one with Cyanogen Mod animation) and the CWM recovery, BUT...

...BUT...I CAN'T INSTALL A LOT OF APPLICATION from Playstore (not compatible) or Aptoide /apk Neither since I got an "X Application not installed" after the install process.

It happens, for example, with GRINDR, Planet Romeo, Go Backup and a lot of other.

I even messed up with the "permission" folder since someone here suggested to do so, but nothing changed.

How can be possible a so HUGE control over applications?

I have installed the same applications on a 4.1.2 Jelly Bean RK3066 android pen (for 720p TV), so what I'm really starting to be afraid is that market and APKs are not ready for retina resolution! :(

Someone had same experience?
[Android General] Could_Brick_A_Microwave:
Is there a software skin? If there isn't, I might actually consider buying it.
[Android General] ankar84:
IPS is a technology used for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).

Retina Display is liquid crystal displays which have a high enough pixel density that the human eye is unable to notice pixelation at a typical viewing distance.

So, Retina is not a technology, but high pixel density.

And, Yes, Apple has applied to register the term "Retina" as a trademark in regard to computers and mobile devices with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and in Jamaica.

And maybe that`s why Onda removed "Retina" from site.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Didn't know they took it off
[Android General] maxxxy:
hello

I think that the v972 has the speaker volume very low!

else is a way to increase volume???

apk somewhere else?
[Android General] tyla777:
ONDA V972 some issue

I received without HDMI cable as promised and without EU plug.

1) battery is not 8000mAh (or prove me i'm wrong)

2) Many apps is not compatible.

3) Wifi still has problems. (some times won't connect to router (software 1.32))

4) Android interface is very laggy even in comparison with Acer A500:(

5) For RAM it's only 1.5 Mb for memory 2 Mb (on site: RAM 2GB，DDR3 1MB L2 Cache)

6) Storage 11.24GB for user (On site: Storage 16GB)

7) Power button is in bad place (accidental push assured)

8) USB: USB 3.0 :) (maybe?)

9) iPhone 4 OV Camera (probably got to be kidding)

10) build quality 7/10

11) screen a little tremble (hardware) (seems not properly fits in aluminium shell)

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/84186610/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/24275142/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/38650290/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/66872171/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/19588722/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/91703007/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/83804775/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/97434461/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/56018831/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/98116004/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/11954251/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/52990097/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/16040350/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/25972179/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/78169584/file.html

240 $ this tablet didn't worth.
[Android General] msav:
Hmm. did they redesign their packaging as well. is says retina on the box.

Things seem to be really loose in china. I am sure Arcos is trying to avoid infringing on a trademark since they plan on releasing in the usa.
[Android General] tyla777:
I received without HDMI cable as promised and without EU plug.

1) battery is not 8000mAh (or prove me i'm wrong)

2) Many apps is not compatible.

3) Wifi still has problems. (some times won't connect to router (software 1.32))

4) Android interface is very laggy even in comparison with Acer A500

5) For RAM it's only 1.5 Mb for memory 2 Mb (on site: RAM 2GB，DDR3 1MB L2 Cache)

6) Storage 11.24GB for user (On site: Storage 16GB)

7) Power button is in bad place (accidental push assured)

8) USB: USB 3.0 (maybe?)

9) iPhone 4 OV Camera (probably got to be kidding)

10) build quality 7/10

11) screen a little tremble (hardware) (seems not properly fits in aluminium shell)

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/84186610/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/24275142/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/38650290/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/66872171/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/19588722/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/91703007/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/83804775/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/97434461/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/56018831/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/98116004/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/11954251/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/52990097/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/16040350/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/25972179/file.html

http://www39.zippyshare.com/v/78169584/file.html

240 $ this tablet didn't worth.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
@Tyla,

Some of the things you need to take into account, Onda software code SUCKS!!!! So some of the bench score maybe incorrect because of it. Also, for the internal storage space. Even on a thumb drive that was labeled 16gb, you will see that it comes up a lot less in windows. The storage is always less by a few gb give or take. The ram is showing 1.5 more than likely because they allotted 512 soley to he system. Anyone else please let me know if im wrong in anything that Ive said. Or have a better way of explaining it
[Android General] natkingcole:
Tyla, so you didn't double check the data before buying? These things were mentioned already by a lot of users. If you act surprised now, then I'm sorry. I always wonder why people buy higher priced things without reading reviews instead of believing the crap sellers tell them on aliexpress.

Fact is: There are 2GB RAM and roughly 1,5GB are usable. There are 16GB flash storage and roughly 12GB are usable. If you would know the stuff better that you are buying, you would have known, that every company use this kind of practice. e.g. 64GB will be shown as 59GB and you will have only around 57GB left because of the firmware that is installled. You can only use ca 6,5 GB on an 8GB iPod Touch/Iphone.
[Android General] msav:
They are hardware specs. and are 100% correct. They did not deceive anybody.

what is left after the operating systems is usable.

They could have shipped you the tablet without software you would have the full 2gb ram and the fill 16 gb space. but what good would that do you.

They sell laptops for years. and put a 120gb hard drive advertise 120gb hard drive. do you have 120gb free.don't think so.

and if you buy and 120gb hard drive and once it is formatted do you have 120gb, No again. formatted size will be different than advertised size.
[Android General] dazzad29:
Question

OK guys Ive spent quite a bit of time looking at so many threads so bare with me my Onda V972 is running Onda's 1.21 Firmware that it was shipped with I'm quite happy with it only a few niggles mainly that a lot of games and apps are not compatible. so was hoping to try updating to supernova 1.0 custom ROM but there hasn't been that much discussion about it on here also I might seem a little dumb but how would I go about installing it Ive seen a tutorial how to instal CWM but not how to install Supernova 1.0 Rom if anyone could give me a dummies guide that would be so helpful also would I have to downgrade first??

Thanks for all your help.
[Android General] bursa1616:
İt has got super hardware
[Android General] loco6:
super hardware with very bad software, we need immediately cm rom
[Android General] tonig:
review after a few days

i use the onda v972 now for 2 days. time for a little review:

Performance: 10 out of 10 stars

in comparison to my old lg tablet with nvidia tegra2 this new onda is excellent! it is so much faster, internet browsing, scrolling, apps start etc. all is very snappy :)

Stability of the software: 8/10

I use the officall firmware 1.32 from onda and this ROOT_Limpieza_Logo_V3.zip from this threat: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2143581

and I use the nova launcher. With this combination the tablet runs very stable. (With stock launcher it freezed constantly and just a hardboot helped.)

Buildquality: 6 from 10 stars

the alu body has some sharp edges on one corner and there is a little (< 1 mm) gap between the display and the alu body at top of the tablet. My old lg tablet feeled more 'all of a piece'. The onda is seems more fragile. But it is acceptable.

hardware in general: 9/10

great display with great resolution, nice alu body, it looks really good in general ( I have the white one). and it is light.

battery and charging: 7/10

the battery could be a little larger, but you can use the tablet around 5-6 h without charging. In standyby it is a few days. But my old tablet (with just 1280*720 resolution and tegra2) worked longer without charging, although the battery was just half as potential then this one.

The onda charges via micro usb, but it needs more mA then a normal usb charger can deliver. The onda charger delivers 2500 mA! If you have a powered USB (the yellow ones on your laptop) then you can also charge the onda with that, but just when the laptop is not in use. Once I turn my laptop on, charging stops.

compatibility with play store 5/10

this is a little bit of a problem. most apps are compatible with the onda, but some not. I.e. google+ can not be installed over play store, also instagram or shpock. I dont now why. Here I wish somebody can give some hints, how we can fix it. (I tried it with some adapted xml file in /system/etc/permissions but after that I had to recover my tablet because nova launcher crashed instantaneous after reboot, so it was impossible to start any application).

some problematic apps you can install directly as .apk (i.e. google+) but some not (shpock). Some apps from i.e. Austrian banks, are also not compatible with the onda. why?? any help?

conclusion:

it is a great tablet with a unbeatable price.

I hope you find some interesstig points in my review.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
@Tonig,

Your review is actually comforting, although I've been watching the forums for months now. Thanks for the review. My tablet will actually be here in about 3 or 4 days. It already shows being completed the hong kong clearance process
[Android General] ankar84:
How to flash custom ROM

Note: Not all custom ROM flash via CWM! The information about the firmware needs to be stated that it is flash through CWM!

Copy the firmware in .ZIP format to the root of the memory card (SDcard)

Turn off the tablet.

Press and hold the Home button for 5 seconds, then without releasing the Home button press the Power button to boot into recovery.

Wait to download recovery

Then choose apply update from sdcard => Select the patch format. Zip => Click YES

After successful installation of firmware, press REBOOT SYSTEM NOW.

Note. In some cases, installing custom firmware, it is desirable to do:

wipe data / factory reset - Deletes all data

wipe cache partition - Format a partition cache

wipe media partition - Format the flash memory.

Caution! All data after this procedure will be deleted in order to avoid such problems, use Titanum Backup
[Android General] msav:
A note to add on Titanium backup. sometimes in formatting the device it will also format the sdcard (not extsd) which is where Titanium backup by default stores the backups. Make sure you backup the Titanium backup folder before you format the device. Either to the extsd or on your pc.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Just happy with everyone here we all have been able to bring together so much knowledge. Thanks everyone
[Android General] tonig:
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[Android General] Dvalin21:
One of the things that is not being taken into account is the power management chip. Its disableed
[Android General] tonig:
what do mean with 'taken into account'. Taken into account of what?

and from whom is it where disabled??

thx
[Android General] natkingcole:
It's still not proven. But what I noticed and many others, too, is that the battery drain from 15% to 0% is much slower. And I noticed that the performance on antutu benchmark is weaker. So maybe that's an indicator for this mysterious 5th lowpower core. From 100% to 15% this core seems to be disabled.

What is even more important than a ROM is the Kernel. The Kernel will exhaust our hardware more than a ROM will do.

I saw your questions about "converting" a ROM from another A31 device to Supernova for Onda V972/812 with extracting drivers or something like that. It's a Kernel thing! Phoenix ROM comes with a custom Kernel, too, if I understand it right.

There are several ROM developpers who port ROMs or redesign stock ROMs, because it's "relatively" easy (I can't do that though, I don't understand Linux). But there are less Kernel Developpers, which seems to be more of a challenge. You need drivers, more infos from the company (here A31 and Onda) etc.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Yeah, Im starting to understand that more, but not sure what Tragidy to do his rom over at Androidtablet.net. He modified the official rom for the Novo 9 Spark (A31 tablet similar specs), also was able to add an updated driver for the gpu, and some other odd and end tweaks. Now I know that he really couldn't do anything with the kernel, but from what I seen he from getting 11k scores from benchmarks to 14k scores after all the tweaks.

Heres is what he did on the first try

Initial First Release, don't expect miracles!

Flash-able with Phoenix Suit!

Rooted

Market should be 99.99% complete

Default English ROM

Super User APK Implemented

GPU will now use all 8 virtual cores even on older GL games

Default 1104mhz up from 1008

Various Kernel Optimizations

YouTube HD

Preloaded hosts file

DEODEX

Zip-aligned

Market Enabler Region Unlocked

PatchLucky Adobe Flash Hulu!

Many other small tweaks.....

Second Release.

Public Release 1.07

Gmail Updated

Ptch Lky Removed

standard clock speeds do not OC past 1200

AdAway Implemented

Newer pre-blocked hosts file

Google Search & Voice Updated

Optimized recovery and boot

Now with that said there has to be a way of doing this. I don't know linux either, but this will change as soon as im able.
[Android General] Dvalin21:
Just found this, I think everyone will be excited.

http://www.talkandroid.com/151294-canonical-officially-unveils-ubuntu-for-tablets/
[Android General] jyams:
I agree 100% with this review after using mine for 2 days. I'm on 1.32 rooted with prerooted script / zip from Arctablet. Froze the stock launcher with Titanium and use Nova. Installed CWM via instructions on XDA. Very smooth, fast, and about 10% expected lags in some things. Looking for a build.prop mod that will give full compatibility in Play Store with Chrome and some other apps. Bricked my device once fooling with build.prop but simply restored a CWM nandroid. Worked like a charm.