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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] catopia:
I finally found a way to root this thing!!

Acer DA220HQL and Viewsonic VSD220 are almost identical. So, just follow the steps below:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2164736

:cool:

It took me 5 min to do this and my DA220HQL is rooted! And, luckly, Acer didn't disable iptables function from its kernel. Firewall APP then works fine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phreaks-de:
I have heared that both devices are identically but are you really sure that the viewsonic-howto works with Acer's thing?

Cheers,

Phreaks

##update## [MENTION=3393393]catopia[/MENTION]: nice to hear that it works for you :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Worked great for the Acer DA220HQL

Thanks for the Information. Followed the instructions and tried it out. Worked nicely. I rewrote the instructions for a little clarity. You can find them here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42853801&postcount=12

View attachment 2062949

Also anyone interessted Facebook 3.3 apk works great. You can find it here: http://www.androiddrawer.com/10902/download-facebook-3-3-app-apk/#inline_Content

Restored a bunch of Applications with Titanium Backup Pro. A.I.type Keyboard 1.9.9.4, Android Video Editor, and a few other ones.

Trying the Xposed Framework http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2072081 installed correctly and I am able to configure DPI per APP. One of the Restored Apps came up in Portrait Mode and I used the Xposed Framework to adjust the default Orientation and it worked perfectly. Awsome.

Also working when restoring with Titanium Backup is Smart Remote v1.1.0 to Remote Control a Samsung SmartTV. I had to force it to Landscape with the Xposed Framework.

Now it is starting to get interessting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phreaks-de:
Wow! Thanks for ur effort.

As I'm pretty new with Android: as the Acer has 4.0.4 installed, it is now feasible to install the latest android version e.g. CynagonMod after rooting?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
nope, you need a rom that is compatible with the hardware of the da220hql

and custom recovery would be nice to
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rzoega:
Hi. I´m a total noob in android, and rooting.. however it seems pretty straight forward from you guide. But the noob i am, i can´t figure out how the actual process is done. Is the screen connected with usb or is the files transferred on the memory stick to the screen? Could you please explain it further, so even I can understand it ;)

The reason for the rooting is to spoof google to think I'm using a different device, so i can install spotify, and use the screen as a jukebox. Is it correct that the app "Market Helper" is the right way to do it?

Thank you very much

/Rasmus
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
you dont need root for that, you can download the apk from the spotify community

but.... i tried it, and it displays rotated, so not very usable...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rzoega:
ahh ok.. i´m totaly noob in to this android area, but it seems pretty nice.. Sorry to ask, but how do i install an apk file then? also with SDK kit?

I dont think the rotation is gonna be much of a problem since I'm mounting the screen in an old mame cabinet. so i can just rotate it physically.

Thank you

PS. maybe i need the root anyways, because i also need another app from a danish telecompany that also offers free music, if one is subscribed. This app is also not supported. but i cant find it in the androidct community.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
no sdk needed

you need to switch on side-loading in the settings first

Settings -> Security

then check "Unknown sources"

then you can download the apk here:

http://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Android/REQUEST-Previous-version-of-the-client-APK/td-p/79997

pick the one at the bottom, version 0.5.4.73

once downloaded, click it and choose app installer
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rzoega:
arhh to quick.. sorry.. i just used google for the api installation.. shouldn't have bothered you with that question.. anyways the rooting is still an issue.. do i just connect the monitor with usb, and the the SDK does the rest, when i do CMD thing?

---------- Post added at 08:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

Wouw.. You are fast, and very helpsome.. Thank you so much for helping out :) :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Have you tried the Xposed Framework to correct the Display Rotation? Works perfectly for all applications I tried so far. Not realy using spotify but it should work fine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
i didnt root my device (yet), so i cant try that. and i dont really use spotify, just tried it out for rzoega :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Ah easy. I can only say its worth rooting to use stuff like titanium backup or just the Apex launcher. Xposed Framework is also preaty straight forward and easy to install. Anyone running into troubels feel free to pm me or write here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phreaks-de:
Nice to see that a few people own that device. As I am always new to Android i asked myself what's the benefit of rooting it?

I've read changing iptables are one use-case but I think this not for "normal" users. Others reasons why to root?

I know that this is more a general question but I asked myself why should I root my smartDisplay?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
[MENTION=539675]swiss420[/MENTION]: well, i dont have much use for root on this device

i'd rather have an updates android 4.1 or 4.2, so i can install apps from the play store (and get updates) which i am unable to do right now

just a short list of apps i cant download: facebook, wordfeud, Chrome, twitpic, , Trillian, shazam

others crash, like the simpons tapped out, and a side-loaded Chrome, its bloody annoying
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
I stoped hoping for updates from the Manufacturer a Long time ago. None of my devices get the Attention XDA has to offer.

The reason for Rooting and Recovery for me were as following:

Nandroid Backups (requires recovery)

Titanium Backup (requires Root)

Apex Launcher Widget selection from the tab (requires root)

Xposed Framework to adjust DPI and Orientation for apps that have Problems with Default Resolution (requires root)

Basically rooting gave me full Access to the device. You cant totaly replace JB but 4.0.4 can be modified to behave much more like JB with the right Access.

Some Apps would not sideload and I had to install and backup them on my Galaxy Note through Titanium backup and viceversa on the Acer Screen. This had to be done for my favorite Keyboard for example.

What did not work was changing the Resolution or Orientation in the PlayStore to allow for the None supported device Problem. It changes everything and I can even Switch between Tablet and Phone layout but the same apps are still incompatible. So that does not Impact that Problem. I wanted to try to Change the Android ID but I was unsure what it entails exactly. Other then that I am not sure what keeps them from being installeable.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] catopia:
well, for me, the major reason to root my DA220HQL is to make it have the firewall function and to be able to filter out what installed APP can run after device starts up. That's it so far. I don't really want to flash any non stock ROM to violate the factory warranty.

For firewall function, I use "Android Firewall", and "Autostarts" to filter out startup APP's. If the device originally comes with those two functions, I don't have much need to root it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyAndroid2010:
Fantastic! Root DA220HQL Finally!

Fantastic! I knew someone would figure it out! My wife wanted to send it back because it was limited by Acer and I knew that a solution was just around the corner! I was on my way to trying to root it using Bin4ry's one step root method. How ever, I was coming up short because there are no drivers to use ADB in Windows XP. However I was able to access ADB through my Ubuntu 12.04 laptop. I am in the middle of converting the .bat file to a shell script. I think I will still do this just so I complete a project that may be useful to others.

:D :fingers-crossed: :good:

I will look into this right away!

Thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyAndroid2010:
Root has come!

Thank you so much swiss! I was so excited about someone rooting this thing that I did not scroll down to see your reply! I now have a reason to keep this thing. And to have a fast solution to the orientation problem is a BIG plus!

I did notice that HSN is no longer offering it anymore. I am glad that I got one before they disappeared. Now if some one comes up with a portable battery for this thing :LOL:, you could make pad owners wishing!

It is nice to see an active community that will overcome any obstacle!

Thanks again and keep up the great work everyone!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyAndroid2010:
Hey swiss420, did you ever get an update for the kernel or are you still on that version when you rooted it?

Mine is Kernel-Version: 3.0.21-00003-OMAP-Android+ UI2xEDx2@devel#1 SMP PREEMPT Mon May 13 10:06:22 CST 2013

I wonder if that has anything to do with not being able to root?

Thanks in advance for the info! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Still on this one 3.0.21-00003-OMAP-Android+ UI2xEDx2 @ devel #1 SMP PREEMP Mon May 13 10:06:22 CST 2013

Where are you getting stuck at?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyAndroid2010:
[MENTION=1749895]JarlSX[/MENTION]

Hey there sorry about that. Here is a pic I took of the keyboard and mouse that came with my DA220HQL

Keyboard and Mouse.jpg

I took it with my GS2 and copied onto Google Drive. I hope it helps. :) It is a nice keyboard. The row where the function keys would be are shortcuts to some common functions. From left to right they are

ESC (the back key), Search, Undo, Redo, Select All, Select Left, Select Right, Copy, Cut, Paste, Browswer, Email, Calendar, Lock

There is a Home key (Looks like a House Icon) next to the Fn key one the space bar row, and a Menu key. When the keyboard is plugged in, the software one does not pop-up so you do not need a Null Keyboard app. The mouse wheel does a nice job of scrolling up and down. Like a swipe, but smoother.

If you need anymore info, just ask. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
It sounds like your microSD Card has some issues. I would make sure the downloaded files are correctly downloaded and untouched by Antivirus and other Software. Then I would take out the microSD Card from your Display and hook it up to a Computer to Scan for any inconsistency. When everyhting turns out ok copy su.zip to the root of the microSD Card. Unmount the microSD Card from the PC correctly and put it into the Display again. Then boot it up and see if you can copy mnt/sdcard/su.zip from the microSD Card to mnt/external_sd. If that is done follow the procedure again and see if it now lets you select the su.zip from the external_sd Location.

Hope this gets you past that step. It worked for me flawlessly and I dident see those error Messages in the process.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
[MENTION=4619537]LoveMyAndroid2010[/MENTION] thanks for the pic!

nice looking keyboard, i wonder why not all da220's had them in the box

i'm gonna mail acer again today and ask them about it

quite happy with my logitech tho :)

thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyAndroid2010:
I checked out everything and the file is intact and shows up when the system is booted. But everything disappears when the recovery boots up. Since the DA220 is still connected when the recovery boots, I tried looking around in the adb shell. I could not find the system or sdcard. So I am at a lost of what is happening. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks! :) I am still hopeful that I will be able to root it!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Hmmm that sucks. What to do is the Question. I realy dont see where it could go wrong. It is preaty straight Forward. That you have a newer Kernel or Update should not Impact it much. I would think it has to be something else.

What I noticed was that your Sending and Writing times are very different then mine.

Your Times:

OKAY [ 0.281s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.594s]

finished. total time: 0.875s

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.250s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.000s]

finished. total time: 0.250s
​

My Times:

OKAY [ 0.176s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.983s]

finished. total time: 1.163s

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.173s]

booting...

OKAY [ 0.001s]

finished. total time: 0.178s
​

I assume you shut it down and unplugged it for a couple of Seconds and started it up again and tryed it after a clean boot? Other then that I am preaty much at a loss of Options to try. When looking at the times it seems that it takes longer to download but is faster done when writing. Might indicate that something does not get written. I am just spitballing at this Point.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markuban:
I bought a unit with touchscreen not functioning,you might think it's a big deal but I'm not sure yet. The biggest drawback I see is that OSD appears to controlled by only by touchscreen. Am I correct in this assumption ? Otherwise changing volume and toggling between Android and monitor a big problem. Thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
How much did you pay? Without Touchscreen this Monitor does not seem to have much value to it. As a Windows Monitor it consumes a Little too much Energie for that alone and Android is no fun to use with a Mouse. Not sure how you would Switch anyway because of the OSD being only controlable through the Touchscreen as far as I know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markuban:
It's a refurb and I paid US $300 for it. I'm not sure how reputable the site I bought it from is. Just weighing my options for now.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wwwdeveloper:
Touch Issues

I just bought mine from Amazon for 399 and received it today. It is the solid black version model DA220HQL. I have been an android user for a few years and was excited to get this touch monitor android device.

I'm a little let down with the touch interface. It doesn't always seem very fluid - It is near impossible to long-press an app on the home screen and move it. It only moves maybe a few pixels and then my long press stops. Also sometimes the long press just opens the app. Are any of you guys having any issues like that? It definitely isn't as fluid of an experiences as my Galaxy Nexus is or my Original Droid was.

Do you think I received a lemon? It was new not a refurb.

Thanks for any advice about your experiences.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Well first off this will never be as good as a Nexus or Droid. It is an odity. There are reasons why no one else made similar Displays. That said, it should not be as bad as you descriped. It is a dualtouch and not realy a full Multitouch. Meaning when three things touch the Display, nothing will happen anymore. One of my two Displays is acctualy being used by my Grandma. Believe me she is not Tech savy and she can acctualy use it so it cant be all that bad. It does take a very light touch to react. On the end of the day it is a Acer so lemons are always possible.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
I currently have the annoying Problem that there is a Fly that loves to call and write People constantly.

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In order for my Grandma to be reachable through Skype I had to set the Screen to always on. Otherwise it will not ring. Well with that the fly loves to annoy us. Too bad Acer keeps making big misstakes in their designs. They should realy ask XDA Members to beta test it first.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolhunk4o2:
I have View sonic vsd 220 rooted. I am using the device as a kiosk. one of the issues is that the device cannot be switched on remotely like wake on lan in desktop pc. My requirement is I need to power on the device either automatically or through a schedule.

scheduled power on is available on micromax a110.

Auto power on when connected/resumption of power supply is possible on nexus 4 and 7 by entering boot loader and entering "fastboot oem off-charge 0"

As both Acer and viewsonic are similar devices can any developer develop a custom ROM with the feature of auto power on or scheduled power on
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
i wish any developer would pick this device up and create a rom, that way we could finally have jelly bean on this thing
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghostflasher:
Hi all!

I tried to root my Acer DA220HQL the other day and followed Swiss420's guide. Unfortunately I get stuck at the command

'fastboot boot recovery.img'

The terminal shows "downloading 'boot.img'... " and nothing happens after that.

Has anyone an idea what could be wrong?

Cheers

Dan
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Take a look at this thread and scroll all the way down. XDA Member nee_vak has found a Rooted ROM for the Viewsonic device. He even flashed it on a Acer and it apparently worked. I will give it a try in the next couple of days and Report back if you want to wait or go ahead and let us know if it worked out for you. After that it will be branded with Viewsonic but completely Rooted. Not sure if you can restore the Acer Ring with Titanium Backup but I will give it a try when I get to it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2164736

Hopefully this method works for you.

Direct Link to the Rooted ROM: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/downloads/drivers/?prod_name=vsd220
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ghostflasher:
Thank you Swiss420! It worked like a charm. It even worked with a virtual windows on my macbook pro!

cheers

dan
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runandhide05:
Question,

Looking at purchasing a new monitor for laptop, came upon this, one question I have and did not seem to find anything elsewhere, if this is connected via hdmi to a reciever/dvdplayer/ or any other audio video device does audio play on the onboard speakers? Say I wanted to use this for a monitor and as a tv when not connected to a laptop.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Unfortunately, the Onboard Speakers can only be used under Android. But I will

double check that in a Minute.

Edit: Scratch that. From Windows 8 I do have Sound if I select the correct Output. Sorry. I dont have a Receiver to test but should work I dont see why not.

As a side note: I did find BubbleUPnP a amazing App for this Screen. Set up correctly in your Network it allows you to do some amazing stuff. Perfect for this Screen.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118891BubbleUPnP

Also the SlingPlayer does not run great over Wireless with a HD Signal. The Specs seem a Little weak for that. Dident try the Tablet Version or Web Version yet.

I am still running the current Offizial Acer ROM just Rooted. Still have not tried the Viewsonic Rooted ROM.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runandhide05:
Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goose.lee:
I have a similar issue and am hoping to get some advice. The unit I got was a refurb provided for free as a replacement for something else (too long of a story). The condition on the replacement was that no returns/exchanges are allowed - there is warranty service, but I'd have to pay all shipping.

So, on my unit, the touchscreen works, just not in any way that makes it usable. Sometimes it recognizes a finger touch, sometimes it doesn't. When it does recognize it, only 5% of the time is the location accurate, and it's never stable. Running a multitouch test shows that the screen thinks I'm bouncing my finger all over the place.

Given that I got my unit for free, I'm willing to poke and prod at it and take it apart in the hope that I can get it working. Basic functions are okay with KBM, but that kind of defeats the purpose of making this a kitchen kiosk. Would appreciate any thoughts!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haldi4803:
thank you for this informative thread!

About Touch and Win8, its only dual touch but that works fine?

Windows 8 does still not support Dx11 fullscreen applications + Touch input on another screen?

I would love this as 4th Monitor for my Eyefinity Setup, but except Fullscreen Crossfire doesnt work well.

grüessli Haldi

p.S the Benq CT2200 is the same, correct? http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/benq-ct2200-android-smart-displaytablet-13-05-2013/

and it seems there is already the next Screen with 4.1 and 24" Viewsonic VSD 240 http://www.androidcentral.com/viewsonic-vsd240-smart-display-eyes

oh... and 4.2 is planned.

http://www.channelprosmb.com/article/viewsonic_makes_vsd241_display_smart_with_android1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
If you are rooted dont Forget to update your Hosts File if you dont like Ads:

1. Download Hosts.zip and unzip.

2. Copy Hosts to your SDCard

3. Use Root Explorer to copy Hosts to /etc and replace the existing one.

4. Accept R/W Message

Also works on your PC where it is located under C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc

Remove or Comment out any entries as you Wish. 100% Safe and I really recomend it.

PS: Also check out this thread with a more extensive HOSTS File. I like mine better but you can Combine them and make your own: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32276021#post32276021
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MCVoodoo:
here the recovery for

Update 2: 3.0.21-00003-OMAP-Android+ UI2xEDx2 @ devel #1 SMP PREEMP Mon May 13 10:06:22 CST 2013

This one is working for people which got problems with sd card not found several pages before. (had the same problem, this one fixed this assue)

[link updated]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klamo:
MCVoodoo Thanks a lot, Now It work for my ACER.

:good::good::good::good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
did you guys see the newly announced da241hl?

tegra 3, android 4.2, everything our da220hql shouldve been

i mailed acer again, asked them if a) our da220hql will ever get updates and b) if i can trade my da220hql in for a da241hl
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
Let us know how it goes.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
answer was to be expected:

"sorry, there are no plans for an update, not now or in the near future

and we cannot help you with trading in your da220hql, you bought it from a reseller"

(not that it helps but) i told them i will never buy an acer product again, not now or in the near future
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swiss420:
lol as expected. Acer is a strange Company when it comes to maintaining a product. Their Attention span last about 6 Month tops. Oh well atleast with Android we have a Chance to get our Hands dirty and hopefully find a way for a Custome ROM. I am glad that Viewsonic dident decide to recreate the wheel and provided us poor Acer User with a Rooted ROM. A very thankfull move.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
maybe viewsonic can release a newer version android?

i really think acer sucks, how can you release a product thats crippled like this and then simply not release any updates for it (yeah, small ones)

not a chance i'll be buying that newer model
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarlSX:
i've been posting negative comments on Acers FB page (benelux) and they told me to send an email, so they could clarify

so i sent an email and got this reply: "there are no updates planned for the DA220HQL because this product is end-of-life"

within 9 months after releasing it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runandhide05:
If thats their stance, instead of hounding them for release and update just tell/ask/demand for the device tree source so that we the people can maintain their crap. Tired of companies releasing devices then never updating.

Dont own this, but I see it with all too many devices from non top tier companies