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[Android General] Jeanius69:
was Nexcka

Hello,

I am a newbee to rooting and I am frightened of breaking my tablet. I have the A2107A-F and I want to love it I really do but I am just not feeling it yet. Can you (someone) please tell me step by step how to root and reload? I have an SD card in...do I do a back up and then remove it and install a blank one? Is it really ok to follow the root instructions for the A-H and how many of the steps do I do? Just the first one or more of them?....Sorry for being so clueless....../ANY help I can get would be GREATLY appreciated....I think TODAY is the day that I will feel love for my tablet..... :o
[Android General] Jeanius69:
Tutorial?

Also...I do not see the link for the tutorial. Did I miss it? Perhaps that will have all of the information that I will need. I certainly hope you and your wife are feeling better... =)
[Android General] ssenemosewa:
I wrote a rooting tutorial in another thread that you might find helpful. It's here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40479986
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
Sorry for the bad link.

Having issues with XDA app.

Here is a good link.....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Remember pick option 1, also leave line blank and just hit restore when prompted.

From my Xperia LT28at ION :D
[Android General] crosspaws:
Stable ROM for a2107A-F

First I wish to thank every one who has worked get this tablet off the ground. I am looking for a stable ROM that will let me speed this unit up. I got it rooted tonight, (a little more work than my nook was). I saw that Shiloh has been working on some ROMS and would like to know where I can down load them.

Thanks, Eric
[Android General] oldexdev:
Another voice in the crowd

After reading until my brain felt swollen, it doesn't look like fully functional usb is much of a priority. Personally, the lack of an external keyboard is killin' me. I certainly appreciate the dedication and expertise of Shiloh and the testers: thank you all.

Edited to add: ... also, I often develop for microcontrollers, so OTG for my A-F would make it a great portable console device...
[Android General] nashy10:
You could always buy a Bluetooth keyboard, couldn't you?
[Android General] ssenemosewa:
Have you been able to get your A2107A-F to work with a bluetooth keyboard? If so, please share which one you're using and how you got it to work!

The "neutered Bluetooth stack" has been one of the motivations toward getting a functional alternative rom produced for this model.
[Android General] nashy10:
I have not tried using a Bluetooth keyboard with this, sorry for the misleading post. I just thought that you could buy a Bluetooth keyboard that's meant for android and thought it should work with this. If not I assume there would be an app in the play store to assist with this
[Android General] Jeanius69:
Yay! Im rooted...per root checker...now what?

So I finally got rooted. My next question is what is my next step? I have read the pemergency threads to install the cwm root but I am uncertain if that works with the a-f model. I sure would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
[Android General] nashy10:
I believe rooting methods work, but not ROMs.

Sent from infamous Galaxy SII X
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
So far I used Bin4ry root many android thread to root.

And then used Ti-Backup to de-bloat the stock apps.

I am planning on using cpu-master app to monitor performance.
[Android General] Jeanius69:
whoot!!

All is well and I am currently falling in love with my "new" tablet! Thank you Shiloh for all of your hard work. We have not heard from you in a bit. I hope all is well......
[Android General] nashy10:
Not to be a nuisance but does anyone have a list of features for this ROM? Nothing seems to tell me what it is.
[Android General] apothekari:
I second this...

I hope your wife is OK!

Thanks for all your work so far.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Thanks everyone. Really. Her health as well as mine have been on a rocky road lately. I hope if everything goes well at the Dr Thursday, I'll start having the strength to do a little more than the nothing right now. Once I get started again, I'll post my updates.
[Android General] nashy10:
Anybody know how to unroot this? Looking to return it

Could somebody post their stock backup ? I wasn't able to make one.. Need this deaperately
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
I used the Bin4ry root many android method to root my tab, it also has an UN-root option.

I am not sure if the UN-root will work on a device that was rooted using another method.

You can ask if it will work in the thread I linked.

EDIT:

I just look at my super user root app, it has an option for complete UN-root.

I use chainfire's superSU.

If your app does not have unroot it may allow you to change your superuser app.

If you need more help, let me know what app you have and I can look in to it.

From my Xperia LT28at ION :D
[Android General] Matari:
Lost.....

Ok I have read through this thread and unless I missed it I don't see a Tutorial on how to get this to work.

So I have done this so far.

Step 1: Root the a2107a-f >Done

I have the CWM working and it booted to the recovery

From this point I need to know how to flash the rom to use the BBv7 that shiloh worked so hard on.

Detailed info would be so awesome right now.

Thanks in advance
[Android General] rickyking1:
barebones_alpha_9.1

you did a great work on the rom Shiloh
[Android General] Matari:
Amazing

I can't thank you enough for the work you have done with V7. My tablet is much faster and runs my apps a lot smoother.

So here is a big virtual hug for your hard work.

Have one question tho. Seen reference to supercharger through out the thread is this something that is built right in or something I need to add into the V7 barebones I am currently running?
[Android General] oldexdev:
I have several friends and relatives with chronic issues and have such deep respect for people who motor on through... Then you go and share years of skill and weeks... months of effort with complete strangers. You rock!

Thanks!
[Android General] nashy10:
Does nobody have a backup of stock that i can use? Really?
[Android General] xclaw:
Can anyone relink the v7? Can't seem to locate the download.

*Edit - found the link, got CWM working and will be flashing v7 shortly. If this works I'll try answer any questions anyone has about the process.

*Edit2 - Victory! I'll resetup my apps tomorrow and answer any questions. So far it seems alot smoother!
[Android General] c3max:
a2107a-f stuck at lenovo screen

My a2107a-f is stuck at lenovo screen.

I had successfully rooted, but could not get CWM to work.

I ran the V6 SuperCharger script and it worked great, so I thought I would try the Ultimatic Jar Patcher Tools and something must have gone wrong and when I rebooted it was stuck.

I have tried rebooting several times, using the "reset" button and have left it for over 30 minutes at the lenovo screen and it just sits there.

How can I load Shiloh's ROM without CWM? I was looking at the SP Flash Tool and the Update 3 procedure for the -H, but then I read here that that won't work for the -F, so I am more than a little confused and frustrated.

Please help.

Thanks,

-C
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
Try using the stock recovery to due a factory reset.

It may or may not work. Idk

But you can try

From my Xperia LT28at ION :D
[Android General] c3max:
Factory reset didn't work

Thanks for the reply, but factory reset didn't work. I was still within my return period so I just returned it :(

-C
[Android General] xclaw:
Any way to remove Norton and Sugar Sync in the next build?
[Android General] jonessl:
Shiloh Update

Shiloh, after all the praise on your F ROM, have you given up on H, moved, been really unwell or otherwise busy?

An update would be great.

Good wishes,

Stuart
[Android General] nashy10:
Just download titanium backup and remove those apps with it
[Android General] :
Why is the browser considered bloat? But V7 comes with Google Plus installed...
[Android General] nashy10:
I dunno man, this threads pretty much dead
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
Bloat is based on what apps you don't use & can not remove.

One man's bloat, is a different man's favorite app ;)

I am noticing some spam posts. Like the post you left.

Grandma always said "nothing nice to say? Then don't say anything."

For the device's popularity, this thread is active.

From my Xperia LT28at ION :D
[Android General] raven1978:
this thread is dead and abandoned....should be locked down since there is NO further development
[Android General] ssenemosewa:
I'm curious...what criteria do you use to determine that a thread is "dead and abandoned" and that there is "no further development?"

From what I can see, the author of this thread last posted she was dealing with family health issues. Nowhere did she state that she was abandoning development. This was on May 21st...which, by my count, is 21 days ago. Since then, there has been subsequent discussion (by others) which could be useful in planning the course of development.
[Android General] Toledo_JAB:
I think this should say enough [MENTION=5154979]raven1978[/MENTION]

As a moderator, It is good to keep up discussions about the device here, since the tablet has no forum of its own.

It makes it easier for people seeking information.

~JAB
[Android General] D1358531:
Shiloh will come around again once she's feeling better. For now, if anyone wants to share anything for the A2107A-F, please do! I can say from experience that the barebones v.7 works well.
[Android General] nashy10:
Has anyone got seeder working on this? RNG service always fails
[Android General] exzacklyright:
Can someone explain how root and install this rom!?
[Android General] Vectex:
Can you share the link please?
[Android General] Agonee:
I have to say that finding this thread and seeing the great work that Shiloh has done for this device gives me an appreciation for the versatility of this tablet. Version .7 plus the v6 supercharger script has the tab running quite responsively. I do have one request to get baked into this rom if any future updates come out. USB host capability would be ideal for me to try to use a external powered usb hub for using this tab in a fixed installation in a vehicle application controlling various external devices.

I see some of the -H variant roms provide usb host capability. I have heard of issues with installing those roms on the -F tablet. Just seeing if there is any possibility of a work around either importing usb host capability into Shiloh's -F rom or has anyone successfuly installed one of the -H roms onto their thinktab.

Appreciate any input you guys may have into the subject. And thank you again Shiloh for such a good rom. Hope things in your personal life are improving by this point.

Agonee
[Android General] girlgeek:
Thanks for adopting this orphaned tablet. I have the wireless version and there is a black plastic cover where the two sim cards should be. Are there slots under there? This is under the cover that slides off the top. Also need clean mtkdroidtools 2.4.6. Windows 7 not liking adb usb driver either but I see everything. Anyway to get uid to ftp want a. Complete backup.
[Android General] Tuffshift:
I hate to un-earth this..but wonder if someone can link me the working/most current custom mod for the A2107-F after its been rooted. Or if there is a list somewhere ive missed. Thanks!
[Android General] D1358531:
I've got barebones alpha 7 here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7qbpjyrpsdn64r/BareBones_Alpha_7.zip
[Android General] Tuffshift:
Many Thanks! (Sent you a PM :victory: )
[Android General] Tuffshift:
I was wondering if you could help me add CWM to my Lenovo 2107A-F?

Ive gotten as far as rooting it. I was able to talk to it via the ADB shell too, and was able to access SU. my issue is I cannot, for the life of me get CWM on. I Copy/Paste a few different Images & Zips (trying both) to my USB & SDCard. Ive tried using MobileUncle (I downloaded the APK file, and installed it.) I use the option 'Flash Recovery from SdCard and it then asks me several times to grant SU powers. So I do..then i goes into a recovery that states the following:

Title up top says: Android system Recovery <3e>

Android System Recovery utility

(options menu)

Then below it has a dead android with a Red "!" symbol and the following:

--Install /sdcard ...

E:signature verfication failed

signature verifcated failed

Installation Aborted

I can wipe the cache to 'fix' the android, but when I try installing the zips using 'apply update from sd card' I have the same end result.

Im trying to throw the barebones rom on their ultimately, and would love some help. Maybe a small step by step? Thanks.

Thank You! - Nick
[Android General] nashy10:
Read a bit back I asked the same question and someone provided me with the correct .zip file to flash, I believe its still there.
[Android General] Tuffshift:
Well..I did some digging and attempted to push the recovery mod/overwrite the adb bootloader adb. Needless to say the tablet restarted and its not 100% stuck on the Lenovo Screen. If I attempt to press Power/Vol. Up button it states "Factory Mode, Long Press for boot to normal" or something and is still stuck there. Tried resetting multiple times.

Guess thats the end of the road for me unless anything can shine some light/wants to take a crack at it.

Edit - I also cannot get ADB to recogonize the device anymore since its not getting past the Lenovo Screen.
[Android General] nashy10:
Should have used mobileuncle
[Android General] Cirkator:
Think of getting one :)
[Android General] D1358531:
Barebones v7 didn't come with a calendar, so I installed the Google Calendar from the playstore. The only problem is that I cannot add new events (it's stuck on "loading") and there is an error when I try to sync. Will anything else work with this rom?
[Android General] D1358531:
I also don't have the Calendar provider or storage....how can I add these?

edit: OK, what I did was to take these apps out of another build and placed it in the zip file (system/app) and I reflashed the updated rom, and now the calendar works! :D
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
I just want everyone to know I haven't given up on my project just yet. I'm disabled from several health and mental issues including major panic attacks and nerve damage in my spine from 3 breaks several years ago. I'm working now on a Jelly Bean rom for our Lenovo tablets right now. I hope to have the first Alpha posted to download later this week.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Ok, for those of you still following this, Like I said before, I'm working on a Jelly Bean port at the moment. Several of you messaged me about being testers.

If you want to be a tester for the Jelly Bean port, message me again with the title of the message "Testers needed".

Once I get an initial version running, I will send each of you links to it. I will also include a text file with how I would like reports on the rom sent to me. The way things were before worked somewhat, but I would like to really get a high quality rom out there quickly this time for all of you.

Also, please thank me for doing this work for you. I do enjoy it but a thanks every now and then would be nice. Hope everyone has a good night and I'll be back to work on this tomorrow.
[Android General] D1358531:
Hi Shiloh! You know I'm always thankful for all you do! :)
[Android General] daoliverio:
Shiloh...you are amazing!! Can't wait to get some Jelly Bean on this tablet!!
[Android General] daoliverio:
I'm assuming the bootloader is unlocked? Sorry I haven't followed this thread too closely lately.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
I just want to thank everyone that sent me a message wanting to be a tester for my Jelly Bean port. If it wasn't for all of you, the BareBones Rom wouldn't exist and the Jelly Bean port wouldn't either. As soon as I have a working start to it, I will let you all know. :cool:
[Android General] Nix Marl:
I have a little bit of information for you guys also...

For those of you wanting to put CWM Recovery on your phone, the MobileUncle 1.3 will NOT work for this. It will reboot with the dead android.

That being said, I would like to know what the latest "Stock Rom" is available for the A2107A-F with modified (read:full) bluetooth stack?

When I first got the tab, it would pair with my Bluetooth HID Keyboard, then I downloaded the OTA updates and it will not even attempt to pair with it anymore. The pairing key just flashes on the screen and disappears... So it seems that the OTA updates neutered it even more than it was when it was new, did the "Factory Restore", but that didn't help... SO, I rooted, installed CWM (Man was that a headache), and now am looking to up-grade, side-grade, or figure out how to get into the ROM to deceni-grade my TAB... And I've not even had it a week...

Added: Something still isn't right... I cannot get it to come up in CWM, instead I still get the Dead Android screen... Seems I have to re-install it with MobileUncle, then it will go into CWM, but upon reboot after using it once, it's gone again...

Added #2: I've tried multiple times to get the CWM recovery to stay in place, I can use it once, then it's gone again... Back to the dead android... Any pointers as to the simple thing I'm doing wrong here?

This is really getting upsetting...
[Android General] Nix Marl:
I've used Cygwin on a Triple core desktop... I did have to go in and change the Affinity to a single core though through task mangler...

Anywho's, if it will help, I have a Toshiba Laptop laying around, it needs a new battery and a power supply. I also fear the screen might decide to crap out...BUT, you're welcome to it if it will help with the ROM_Dev of this tab... (and possibly others)... If I can gain access to the ROM on this "ProScan" tab, it's got JB in it, and external keyboard support, but no Bluetooth. Does have a Multi-Function USB (so I can use a thumbdrive on the tab) also...Crap, went off on a tangent, sorry. If I can gain access to the ROM, I would be more than happy to send a copy to you for compare/combine/destroy/whatever...
[Android General] jonessl:
H

Hi, Shiloh.

Glad you are back.

I also hope you get fully better!

Do you think you will look at the a2107a-h again some time?

Regard,

Stuart
[Android General] bgelok:
Any news on the development of the JB rom
[Android General] nashy10:
If there was I'm sure she'd have posted
[Android General] daoliverio:
She. Not he
[Android General] nashy10:
I really wish someone had a stock ROM for this..
[Android General] D1358531:
I have this: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39589770/A2107A-F_S484_121211.zip
[Android General] nashy10:
Thank you so much
[Android General] nashy10:
not trying to be annoying, but is there a way to port or flash roms from the H variant? when i reinstalled stock it said there was an update but the update wont work due to build.prop stuff so im gonna try and copy the proper build.prop settings to get the update to work..hmm..
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Ok, sorry for the delay. Had some stuff hit the fan. Anyways, I'm still working on a JB rom. It is turning out a little more complicated than I expected, but I'm still working on it.

If there's anyone interested in helping with the rom, please message me. I'd want to chat regularly through Skype in a joint effort. If you think you want to help this along faster, message me.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Yes, I do hope to get back to the H model soon.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
I was browsing around on here and found something I think I'll fork over for our tabs. Going to base it on ICS though. JB is being a pain right now and taking longer than I expected. I'll try to fix up some pics in Photoshop to see if anyone might be interested in it. Or maybe just build the rom. I dunno yet.
[Android General] jonessl:
Cheers, good luck!
[Android General] xclaw:
Sounds great! I'm open to trying anything on our tablets. That's half the fun. Anything to make them faster and more stable is great.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Well, I'd like some input here. I came across a rom for the Xperia that gives the gui a Playstation Portable look. It would take some work to port it since I would have to rewrite part from scratch. Just an idea, so if enough people are interested I will give it a try.
[Android General] nashy10:
Do you mean a Sony style ROM? Or a PSP style ROM? I think a HTC styled ROM would be cool cause this device sort of has that HTC look to it. Or a 4.2 styled ROM, like a nexus launcher and the navigation bar being centered. Navigation bar customization would be amazing. Thanks for all your work!!
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
I was thinking more like a PSP style rom.
[Android General] D1358531:
How about an audio and video player, and camera?
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Have any suggestions on one? I use n7player for my music app, but it's a pay app so I can't include it.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
n7player is worth the money though.
[Android General] D1358531:
Hmmm, not sure...I use Rocket Player, but that's paid too

There's a free version of n7 player in the app store

edit: I just saw it's just a 14 day trial
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Finding a music or video or combo player is one reason I'm not done with this alpha yet. Need that, a camera app, and a few more. At the moment, I'm including Imo, Skype, Root Browser, Aquamail for email, Facebook, Tumblr, Play store, Flash player, standard system settings, thinking about finding a good and free office app, Superuser, Super Su, the free version of Titanium Backup, and a few others.
[Android General] D1358531:
Sounds good...what about busybox?
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Busybox also. I'm slowly making a complete list so any ideas on additions are very welcome.
[Android General] D1358531:
I just bought the n7player...it's quite nice
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
The best thing about it is the equalizer. Love it with my hi-fi headphones.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Ok, just a list of the apps so far included in the rom.

Busybox

Super Su

Imo

Skype

Root Browser

Aquamail

Facebook

Tumblr

Play store

Flash player

Stock system settings

Stock Music Player (Google Play Music for now)

Stock video player (for now)

Superuser

Suggestions for the list are welcome.
[Android General] D1358531:
A few suggestions:

File Manager (I use ES File Explorer)

Calculator

Quick Pic (gallery)

Task Manager

Swype
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Ok, Root Browser would be the file manager, calculator and Quick Pic and Swype I can add. There's no need for a task manager since I'm hoping to have the v6 script pre-installed, even still the GO Launcher HD has a built in task manager. Swype I will look into since I've never used it. Still unsure of a music/video or media player.
[Android General] D1358531:
Thanks for all the work you're doing! Have a nice holiday! :)
[Android General] raven198:
Why are you going to have SuperSU and superuser? Shouldn't we use just one or the other?
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
You're right. Guess that's what I get for posting when I should have been sleeping, lol. It will be Super Su, not both. Thanks for pointing that out. :)
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Such a beautiful morning for cooking roms. :cool:
[Android General] raven198:
No problem, can't wait to see your end product. Also I notice your just a few hours North of me, enjoy the rain.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Luckily there's a break in the rain here at the moment. Unfortunately you can see rain clouds rolling over the mountains into the valley.
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Anyone ever try to run Cygwin on a triple core desktop? It doesn't work. Makes me wish my laptop hadn't died. Oh well though, time to steal the wife's laptop, lol.
[Android General] raven1978:
When can we expect to see a beta release of the rom. Would love to try it out

:D
[Android General] armyofpunk:
A PSP style ROM would be wicked!

Thanks for all your hard work!
[Android General] shhgabay:
how i can download this rom??
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Are you talking about my BareBones rom?
[Android General] shhgabay:
y

Yes
[Android General] ShilohDaniel:
Here you go. This should work.

d-h.st/Tx3