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[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Firmware V1.35 Modded by Feiyu :)

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=372949&uk=4011877713

Change Log

- Update can be flashed using recovery

- Support for full screen mode added

- Support for volume buttons in system tray added

- Improved Google play compatibility

- Wifi switch added in tray pop-up menu

- Fix for applications unable to write to internal storage

- Touch screen and system optimizations

Install Instructions

From v1.35 or 20130313V1

- Reboot into recovery (System Settings -> Recovery or something -> Reboot recovery.

- Wipe cache

- Install ZIP

From v1.34 or 20130201-V1 or Lower

- Reboot into recovery (System Settings -> Recovery or something -> Reboot recovery.

- Wipe Data Wipe Cache

- Install ZIP

Current Official Chinese SOAK Firmware is: 20130313-V1 or 20130313-LX-V1

Current Official Chinese Firmware is: 20130201-V1

Current Official English Firmware is: 20130122-V1

Official Ainol Websites

ainovo.com Chinese

http://bbs.ainol.com/forum.php Chinese Forum

ainol.com English
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TekniskM:
Hi, please add Beach Buggy Blitz to this list, that game is very good on this tablet. Full quality and no noticable lag.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] FlipMorten:
Thanks, added. If anyone else has any games to recommend, it's much appreciated.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Angry Birds All - Very Good

Bad Piggies HD - Very Good

Cut The Rope - Very Good (Video Bug is present in starting animation as in Youtube app)

Doodle Jump - Very Good

Jetpack Joyride - Very Good

SSG 2 - Good Some Bugs

Real Racing 3 - Minor Lag
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nystagmus:
Sleep of Death

Hallo,

I installed every available version of the 20130313V1 ROM, be it stock, stock English (fldc) or feiyu and all of them suffer from the sleep of death issue, I cant get the tablet to wake up, I noticed this problem does not occur while being connected to a pc (usb). any Idea solving this problem? it is really annoying that I reverted to the older ROM.

any help will be appreciated
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Hmm that's really odd I've never suffered this issue. I have the international/english version released on March 4th and never has it done an SOD. Your device might be one of those that is defective if its occuring on all ROMS. You haven't mentioned if you are using SetCPU you might be overclocking or overclocking it. Try to reset it to the original speed if thats the case.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nystagmus:
sod only occurs in the latest rom, with the previous rom I dont have this problem, how can I check if my unit is defetive? I get a clicking (similar to the camera sound) sound while waking up in the roms before march, is that normal?

I tried many cpu setting using no frills with no avail.

Thank you for your respond
[Miscellaneous Android Development] athost:
New official firmware update 20130320-V1

This version firmware major improvements:

1 video playback performance and display optimization

2.480 * 272 resolution support

3.nand driver upgraded to support the latest technology products such as Hynix 20nm

Photo preview frame rate optimization to 30fps, support for BT656 interface

5. Hibernation wake-up time optimization

6 support face recognition unlock function

7. Compatible the MTP / UDISK connection mode

8 support card to start with the dr

9. Optimized set photo photographic effect of the head and the camera exposure phenomenon

10. Optimization of the head camera Front camera red spot phenomenon

Note: before upgrade

1: If the machine does not appear to use exception, not the user is free to upgrade

2: set the inside of the machine before upgrading the audio and video files and apk for backup, the upgrade process will machine all the things Empty (Note: the pea pods backup can not save game progress)

3: The name of the user to download the firmware package may be inconsistent and file name shown below

4: The first time you start the system interface to the lock screen unlock operation too fast and may not be able to unlock little wait unlock (time is about 10 seconds or so)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] manfly9884:
Has anybody installed this yet. I can´t since I´m still at work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Yes that's normal its just the camera shutter that opens and closes most likely a bug happens on mine too. Ok so if you have SetCPU installed i recommend uninstalling it and see if the SOD resolves. Also try the new official firmware posted above

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I just installed it it is similar to the soak 20130313V1 firmware
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Theρε is a new fw version 2013 .03 . 20 V1 .I'm downloading now .http://dl.vmall.com/c05vs3mvqb

How can we remove the chinese icons and apps ?

I saw a English version somewhere with no chinese things ...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] FadeFading:
I downloaded the new firmware yesterday, but I'll think I'll wait until a few other have tested it..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] manfly9884:
I can't upgrade until I get my new Windows computer, my old one died last night. :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TekniskM:
Hey. Did any of you guys notice that videos only plays when this tablet is landscape? If i turn it 180 it will just be up side down.

I have never seen this issue on android before. But it is on all 4 sparks that i purchased.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
I downloaded the new fw and install it .Everyhting was ok except as usual the big problem with the WiFi. The problem comes because of the aluminum back cover BUT please do something guys . For God sake :(:mad:. We change channels in the router an the problem remains .

I think the custom english version is better so I will return back to check .
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
yes thats the video bug thats present in youtube and games and such i've mentioned it before in my previous posts
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I just received my Spark yesterday. It's the new batch so there is no wifi problem (although the wifi is not excellent but it's good enough)

I installed the latest ROM from 2 days ago, but I noticed the the web browser is very laggy and stuck all the time. I tried using Chrome but the same happens.

Am I the only one experiencing such a problem?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
What you mean it's the new batch and the new ROM .Please be more specific with the versions for the WiFi
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
From this announcement you can understand that Ainol fixed the wifi problem in the latest batch Sparks (I ordered mine 2 weeks ago)

I installed the last FW that been posted here (2013.3.20.V1)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Yup its been fixed in the new batches see my post on page 3.

Only bad thing about this tablet is web browsing is a pain it always freezes in chrome and stock browser firefox seems to help.

Youtube doesn't play videos in portrait mode.

Tablet defaults to landscape mode if you lay it on the table and unlock it from sleep which is a pain if you are reading a book or are charging the tablet.

Also wifi completely shuts off if you put the tablet to sleep.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
The only thing that works with mine is to switch to channel 11 on the modem and stay with the English custom fw .I see 1 bar imrpovement . Otherwise I sent already email to the company to take ti back and sent me another
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
My spark started telling me I'm running out of space, but I have more then 10GB free.. what is going on here?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
This happened to me too don't panic. Your internal ROM has been split into System (1GB) and Internal SD (12.33GB). All your apps are being installed into System instead of SD. The solution is to go into settings-apps->on sd card and manually move every app to sd card
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
You Tube is not working on the portait only on landscape.....I wonder Why?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] swazpurohit:
From HTCMANIA.COM

Original:

http://bbs.ainol.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=48042&extra=page=1

Translated to english:

http://translate.google.es/translat...d=viewthread&tid=48042&extra=page%3D1&act=url

Android 4.2, antialiasing, better camera, better battery, increased performance.

More Info

http://audio.pconline.com.cn/323/3232914.html

Operating experience fully optimized:

1, to optimize the start-up speed, the boot more quickly;

2, to optimize the speed of screen rotation, a more comfortable grip;

3, optimized JPEG decoding speed faster browsing pictures;

4, optimize application to enter and exit speed, experience upgrade;

5, lower system sleep power consumption, to further reduce energy consumption;

6, fully optimized for Retina screen, fluency of up to 60 frames / sec;

Second, add more useful features:

1, taking pictures and video new features:

1) to support the MIPI interface;

2) support RAW Sensor (RGB format); (I fainted on camera the whole RAW!)

3) to support the A31 built-in ISP function;

4) support zero-delay camera;

5), support for full-size (5M, 8M, 12M) high-speed continuous shooting;

6), support for external autofocus VCM module;

To expand the range of the Wi-Fi module supports: (most practical)

1), increased support for Broadcom AP6181, AP6210;

2) to increase the supports Realtek RTL8723au;

3, increased OTA functional specifications: The OTA can upgrade all the data on the partition; addition to the partition table can not be rewritten, all other data of the firmware package can be upgraded via OTA;

4, Support low-power the edp conversion chip anx6345;

5, support 3D video playback (not red and blue); (brought Zuosa? 3D, is not it)

6, the support of the eMMC the program;

Third, to further improve the stability of the system:

1, upgrade the GPU driver, greatly enhance GPU performance and stability; GPU upscaling (legend?)

2, improved standby wake switch Ethernet, browse the web, and other issues;

3, increase Nand drive bad block proportion adaptive, upgrade nand compatibility;

4, improve data integrity in the open / off;

5, to further improve the the HDMI playback capabilities;

6, the perfect setting options, overall strengthening of stability;

7, support fastboot use, more convenient;

8, support standby wake-up Internet access;

9, to further improve the video playback function;

AND MORE

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anyone tried to see if an ipad 2 case fits?

I know of someone who used an ipad 2 screen protector and cut the sides slightly and fitted fine - using the big home button as a hole for the camera.

So was wondering of this is the case with case
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I'm very disappointed from my spark.

Games are working ok but when using apps and browsering it works very larggy and very slow..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Use the Auto Memory Manager to see if it helps
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Same here. Firmware 2.0 is about to be released in 2-3 weeks be patient as A31 SDK has been released and ainol is making the new firmware.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
hope you are right.

anyone have a recommendation for a case?

I have this crappy case, its a very bad cover.. I stopped using it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki308klSJhE
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
I got this one its pretty nice and not so crappy
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Friends .Please tell me how do I go into the internal memory .

When I connect with my laptop it ask me the kind of connection .Even if I choose storage or media files I can see only my storage and nothing else .
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
after you select "storage" you will see in the notification window a message about the usb connection, press this message and then you will see a button, you need to turn it on.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Ok I done this . How do I access the etc/permissions on the internal memory?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I don't know how to do it from the computer. you can do it with a file explorer from your phone and copy the files you want to the sdcard folder and then you would able to see them from the computer.

btw you need a file explorer that can access to root folders so you need a root permissions.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Great .I have the ES file explorer . Now how can I have root permissions to the tablet ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I think you just need to install superSu from the play store
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Already done..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
This is with all android devices the root is not accessible via usb connection for your own protection and because the partition is locked and in use by the system. It is only accessible when flashing a new firmware. Try Usb Sharer [Root] in the app store. you can set up a virtual drive per se and transfer files to that folder via usb
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Test Firmware Novo9-Spark-20130403V1 (SDK2.0)

Test Firmware Novo9-Spark-20130403V1 (SDK2.0)

Many Bugs Please Use For Testing Only!

Still 4.1.1 not 4.2 GB

"Should be regarded as a test firmware, barely out in front of upload is complete, those who want to be the first to experience the FireWire devices can flash the update

Large SDK version upgrade, when flash, please be sure to select the forced formatted upgrade, Do not kill the task after the first boot, look around to keep about 5-10 minutes to load, then shut down and then turn on for normal use"

Download:

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=340320&uk=420337580

Mirror:

https://mega.co.nz/#!nkJXQIDB!KpXozjSH4Oq_UzfAL6ZKRT4h3qdq_FOz2hoOSiBf-Mc
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DJ-Mills:
OMG! thanks so much the difference is huge, the keyboard is so much more responsive which was my main problem.

looking good now :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] umair9001:
It looks good though on the new test firmware..feels smooth as well..

I tried playing around with the wifi antenna and broke it..lol..Finally got a perfect replacement from an old Dell Lattitude D620..Now everything is perfecto..Even WiFi doesn't drop anymore..Stock antenna is pretty crappy..

- Sent from Novo Spark 9
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
You can now buy the novo 9 tablet from newegg so expect more users to come.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
The new firmware with SDK 2.0 is really good!

Almost no lag at all!

If this is only a testing rom, we have what to expect!

The only bad thing I noticed so far is that the tablet gets a little warm.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
I agree that the new fw is very good so far .The only thing that I have problem is with Youtube which I have voice but no picture .Did anyone knows why ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Yes theres a bug with youtube again...

Install this older version http://www.mediafire.com/?w69mwbkvrwg8e5j

Instructions:-

Uninstall Youtube

Install the older version

Don't Update when Play Store Says There's An Update
[Miscellaneous Android Development] webcrtor:
Guys I got my tablet yesterday.. but I can't seem to update this thing.. installed phoenixsuit 1.06, then tried both the normal adb method when on and the button press method, but everytime phoenixsuit starts updating after 30sec or so, there's a popup saying "wait for pnpfesln timeout". Any tips on this? thanks

oh, it came with firmware 20130201-v1 btw
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I have the same problem when I'm trying to update with my pc, but when I try with my laptop it works. both has Windows 8.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] webcrtor:
tried other pc and indeed it works there.. weird.. mybe because on my main pc i have a lot of android dev tools etc installed
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cccho:
Install TWRP.

Download CM10 rom or Repack rom or AOSP rom

Flash rom in TWRP recovery

All Information in : http://www.slatedroid.com/forum/682-spark-firewire-firmware-development/

Browser : Dophin browser (fast and stable)

Keyboard : A.I.Type Keyboard (no lag)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] manfly9884:
I have been using the repack ROM for a while now and I am very happy with the results.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I just installed AOKP, and I think that the new "testings" (sdk2) ROM is better.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sahoos01:
Rooting

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40594201#post40594201

visit
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
Very helpful posts .I will reinstall the nova launcer also as you mentioned
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Spark is already rooted. Install Titanium to remove chinese apps
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sahoos01:
Then why it hasnt super user or su anything indicating that it was not rooted

But this still can insert su if at all it z nt rooted
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
GOOD NEWS! and NEW TEST FIRMWARE!

A31 Official Kernel Source for 2.0 is out! THIS IS ONLY FOR LINUX AND NOT ANDROID

http://git.rhombus-tech.net/linux?p=linux.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/allwinner-sunxi-a31

NEW TEST FIRMWARE! Novo9-Spark-20130422V1 (SDK2.0)

Edited Google Translate:

The latest update is the full 2.0 SDK version of the official firmware. I just went to Guangzhou to participate in activities to come back and been busy with work, It itself is not test firmware upgrade from the previous version of the SDK 2.0 , belongs to the SDK version upgrade still not 4.2.2

I Found that Browsing Is Much Faster and Doesn't Lock Up Anymore!

There's still a few minor bugs but the tablet should be much more usable for daily use

Instructions:-

PheonixSuit, be sure to select the mandatory formatted upgrade, after the first boot, do not kill the task, shut down and re-open look around for 5-10 minutes after boot look around then use normally

Filename is sun6i_android_fiber-novo906fc_sdk2.0_tplx_20130422v2.rar

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=363580&uk=420337580

Mirror:

https://mega.co.nz/#!PdIxFZpI!FnI14B9TgrYbbwV9h69SzF6FgVAmBrnGPXcroLavHHw

FAQ

Youtube Only Plays Audio and No Video

Install this older version http://www.mediafire.com/?w69mwbkvrwg8e5j

Instructions:-

Uninstall Youtube

Install the older version

Don't Update when Play Store Says There's An Update.

Wifi Turns Off When Screen Is Locked and Updates/Notifications Won't Work

Install Advanced Wifi Lock (Free) From The Play Store

Recommend to Set Time Out To 30 Minutes or Battery Drains Fast

I Can't Delete Files on the External SD Card

For editing "platform.xml" use ES File Explorer From The Play Store

-Use a root explorer to edit /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml

-Find this section Code:

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

</permission>

-Add this Code:

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

<group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

-Save and reboot

HOW TO ROOT/REMOVE CHINESE APPS?

It is factory rooted so super user is not installed. If you need to remove the Chinese apps just install Titanium Backup Pro or Root Uninstaller

How To Switch From Chinese TO English/Spanish/French?

Press On The Clock

Press On The Bottom Right Icon That Looks Like 3 Sticks with Beads

Press On The Bottom Icon That Looks Like 3 Sticks with Beads Again

Press On The "A" Icon

Press On The First Item On The List

Change Your Desired Language

My Screen Keeps Rotating TO Landscape When Its On The Table/On My Lap

Disable Auto Rotate Screen While In Portrait Mode

Current Official Chinese SOAK Firmware is: 20130422-V1 or 20130422-LX-V1

Current Official Chinese Firmware is: 20130320-V1

Current Official English Firmware is: 20130122-V1

Official Ainol Websites

ainovo.com English

http://bbs.ainol.com/forum.php Chinese Forum

ainol.com Chinese
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DOOMF1GHTER:
is this tablet a good one?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
I don't happy with mine atm, but I think that problem is the bad rom that available now.. I'm sure someday a good one will come out and I will enjoy using my tablet.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pol2711:
arived

Got mine yesterday. Not happy with it at all.

Has the latest firmware (novo9-Spark-20130201-V1) but freezes after 10 seconds of playing with it. Have to wait over a minute till I can reboot it.

sometimes it says that the launcher stopped.

want to reinstall the firmware. Downloaded it form the ainol site but all is in Chinese.....

All other posts ....at the end I have to read something in Chinese.

think I have to wait till i can update my tablet via systemupdates in the menu
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Earl grey:
You can find the latest "22 avril 2013" here

www.touch-4u.fr/drivers/Ainol_Spark-22042013_Touch-4U.rar

After upgrade it you'll love it ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Can you read my post above? its in english and easy to upgrade once you do the tablet will be very smooth.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pol2711:
thanks guys.

took me some time but i'm there.

running now novo-spark-20130422-lx-v1

seems much better

thought i had to restore all my applications but that was not the case.

till now I'm happy
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pol2711:
after playing for a while decided to re-firmware it including formatting.

Was happy that all my applications stayed on the tablet but had the same problem after a while. Freezing and a very slow respons.

Waiting minutes for opening one single internetpage.....

Yesterday refirmwared it and everything came back in chinese. Was no problem...turned it into my language.

It improved a lot but still have the feeeling that I'm running on one core instead of 4

still waiting too long for internetpages. No smoothness, no easy walking through internetpages or even a reader.

Hopefully they will soon come out with a better firmware. This is rubbish. Used the IPad of my girlfriend this morning. What a difference!!! Hopefully this ainol wil come somewere near in the future..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Did you update to the latest firmware?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pol2711:
novo-spark-20130422-lx-v1
[Miscellaneous Android Development] azfar:
OS major updates

I haven't used Ainol before but price vs specs wise it looks promising but I am afraid of product support. I see Ainol has already released minor update but do they release any major update for their product as I don't want to stuck on JB 4.1 for ever. Also how its community here at XDA are there any stable custom ROMs for it?

Ainol owners please share your experience about it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] icedeocampo:
Followed this and the 20130422 firmware v2 works.

Some minor annoyances because of youtube, but overall it's ok.

Was able to play Dungeon Hunter 3 :) (Something I randomly donwloaded)

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I am now downloading: http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=451855&uk=4011877713

from

http://bbs.ainol.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=51763
[Miscellaneous Android Development] icedeocampo:
I now have twrp... and flashed the 425 custom ROM build, it is noticeably smoother.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] itaysp:
The 425 eats my battery.. 422 was better
[Miscellaneous Android Development] morphfxf:
Ainol Promises 4.2.2
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zaras27:
NEW official fw http://dl.vmall.com/en_US/c027s1q7ws
[Miscellaneous Android Development] icedeocampo:
Yep 425 was smoother... but then every so often it lags so bad and eats more battery. I agree!

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This is bit by bit the same as the 422
[Miscellaneous Android Development] FadeFading:
Is it the same as the beta??