yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
Check the extra info I typed up in Post 3. Look for the row settings in Apex. Also the margin spacing of the home screen.

In Drawer settings make Portrait Grid 8 x 4

In Drawer settings make Landscape Grid 4 x 8

You may want to max it out you will gain the whole damn screen but little icons :)
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
Check your PM. I sent you a XESeroRoot.sh file to test for linux. All you would need is adb working. Please report back your results.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Blitzpwnage:
I actually figured it out, it wasn't the Drawer settings (My drawer was fine) it was the Homescreen settings, you have to set the margins to None (both horizontal and vertical) in homescreen settings, I don't believe I changed these, I would add this to your original instructions in case people have the same problem I did, just a suggestion!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nokia.vertu2@gmail.com:
Me, too!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] envygreen:
I have unknown sources enabled, but when i try to install it fails.

Open, install, next, install... installing... App not installed. /shrug
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
I'll quote my own post....
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] cesar33:
Getting ADB to work under Debian 7 (it's dual 32/64 architecture now) is being a pain. Anyone know of a LIVE OS distro that comes with ADB + JDK preinstalled/configured? I got ROOT using Windows on my S7, but would like to see it work under Linux. Thanks for the script xboxexpert, hopefully I'll get ADB working on let you know if the script works under linux.

Second request, to users? Is there a screencast like apk (record video of whats on the screen) that works under Tegra 3? Screencast doesn't and I tried a few others.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

that should make ./adb.linux work correctly
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ccristal:
xboxexpert,

does v1 or will v2 of your ROM enable support for multiple users (i.e. the "Setting">"Users" menu)? My understanding is that the "Users" menu should be enabled by default on TabletUI: am I correct?

At the moment I'm using an app called "4.2 Multiple User Enabler" from the Market to enable it, but it needs to be executed after each reboot: it would be much more convenient to have it always on...

Thank you!

ccristal
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jpisini:
New Debian doesn't have ia32 you have to add a new architecture. I have only done it once and wine would not work. I am using 32 bit now with PAE kernel.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
Ccristal,

The device needs to be updated to the newest build which would be 4.2.2 but its not out yet. I'm not fluent enough in development to compile a completely updated rom I'll leave that up to the Sero 7 company or another developer willing to spend time time. I would have to do a lot of research to understand how to compile a whole new build aside from editing the menu system that Sero 7 has to add the multi user feature.

You just blew my mind....again I'm a windows guy.

So if you apt-get it doesn't pull in? I'll try and install something like Mint on a VM over here and test it out for you but Im not sure how effective usb emulation to the Sero 7 would be.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ED2O9:
I dragged the Vudu installer to the system/app folder and rebooted the tablet. On start-up, the Vudu sign-in screen popped up and asked if I wanted to sin up for service or skip it. I hit "Sign Up" and it FCed. The strange thing is that Vudu is completely missing from my app drawer. BTW - Yes... I completely uninstalled the app market version of Vudu prior to installing the one you posted.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kekinash:
You need the vudu apk too (Vudu_1.3.203.apk) from the deodexed stock ROM, copy it to system, and give it the permission rw- r-- r-- , reboot and then do the vudu setup. It's crashing because its expecting the vudu apk.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xboxexpert:
I'm very sorry for this inconvenience. I'll upload the package to my GoogleDrive. I had no idea people would want it and couldn't install it with out these files.

Here is the stock Vudu apk deodexed let us know if it works along with the permission changes for both files.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9h7wyOU8nkRRjVTRHZPZzFZMEk/edit?usp=sharing
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kgoroway:
Got it, thanks for the link. Read it...unfortunately that boils down to an early bug (which has since been fixed) in that Rom...But I'm not running that rom, I've only ever used xboxexpert's releases... So, I'm back to the drawing board.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kgoroway:
Okay, so here's the update...

These things are very simple to open. I just ran my fingernail between the edge of the glass and the "back" and it unclips, and the back comes off.

The battery connector slides off pretty simply, and then you can lift the top of the battery slightly and slide it up and out. Trivial!

I've got both of my sero7s with the back off, and the batteries out. I've swapped the "bad" battery into the "good" sero7, and it is very happily charging off to the side...and the "good" battery is currently powering the "bad" sero7 while my computer is running "adb backup -apk -shared -all -system".

I assume there isn't a problem if I want to adb restore this backup to a new/different sero7? Can someone confirm that for me please? Am I better off taking a nandroid backup on the tablet itself?

Anyway, here's the interesting part....The "bad" sero7 doesn't really seem to have a battery problem at all...what it has is a very flakey usb connector. The first 4 times I tried to get the PC to recognize the tablet for the backup, the tablet would reboot as soon as I plugged in the connector. Must have a short or something in there? On the most recent attempt, it didn't reboot, but the computer also didn't notice anything was plugged in. I put some pressure under the connector, and BAM, recognized. So...there's the real issue. Once this is all backed up, and flashed back to stock, I guess it's back to hisense! At least I'm able to back it up/and clean it up before then!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] scajjr2:
Well after almost a month I finally get the RMA from Hisense to return my Sero 7 Pro for repair of the line on the display. This notice about scratches is announced twice in the form:

"Please make sure that your tablet is well protected when packaging to ensure that your tablet arrives to our warehouse safely by wrapping the tablet securely with bubble wrap or foam to protect the screen if the tablet is received with any damage including scratches the warranty is automatically voided.

If your tablet has any scratches on screen prior to shipping please note the warranty is voided even if they were there before the issue with the tablet began.

Please allow 7-10 business day after your Tablet has been shipped to our warehouse for repair."

Really?!? If there is a scratch on the screen the warranty is voided?!? Glad I put a screen protector on mine the first day then.

Sam
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Moirae:
haha I'm also glad i went ahead and spent the extra 25 bucks for the case and screen protector.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] randomblame:
could you post pictures of the internals please? I tried getting mine apart and stopped because there is glue on it ;S Any markings on the battery denoting the capacity?

*edit never mind got it apart 4000mah
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] phonetec:
Do a nandroid backup, just to make sure you get everything
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kgoroway:
Glue? I didn't bump into any glue..

Here's a bunch of links showing the insides:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2298328

http://www.sero7.com/2013/05/hisense-sero-7-torn-down.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV0e2ec7PA4

Yep, got a nandroid, then flashed back to "stock", so I'm good to go. Also glad that I use those skinomi screen protectors!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kgoroway:
Well, I thought I was good to go.

Today I got a notice that there was an update available. I accepted it. First thing I noticed was that it rebooted into CWM recovery, so clearly I need to flash the stock recovery. I thought the stock image would re-install stock recovery, and remove root when it rebooted...I guess not. Anyway, that seems simple enough to fix.

However, the update also wouldn't install. This surprised me.

assert failed: apply_patch_check("EMMC: /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX:{blah-blah}

Any clues on how to get this to work? I reverted to stock using the stock .zip in the 3rd post on this thread...Is there a better way?
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] larryf:
I understand why folks want to initialize a tablet to clear personal data... But I seriously doubt Hisense would not honor a warranty because you rooted your tablet or installed a different ROM/bootloader. It would be too labor intensive to check each tablet.

I would think think they attach a cable, try reloading the factory OS and send a replacement if anything fails. The replacement will probably be someone else's tablet that they refurbished/reloaded.

Dell or HP would still repair a laptop if you loaded Linux on it and had a hardware problem.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] randomblame:
I thought it was glue but it was double sided tape
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] punkmexic:
nexus 4 boot animation on hisense 7 sero pro

is there a way to boot into nexus 4 boot animation on hisense 7 sero pro??

if so..can someone provide the flashable file?
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] dolorespark:
There is no known original stock zip (i.e. as it came from the factory/WalMart). The one that's labelled stock in this thread is highly polluted. That's why the update failed - it consists of a series of patches, not full files. The closest you'll get to stock is the full 6.02.20 update that I posted here: stock-v60220-full-update.zip

If you want to do a thorough job, in CWM go into "mounts and storage" and select "format /data and /data/media" - this will wipe both /data and your "internal SD card". Next, flash the update. When done and you have CWM reboot, answer "no" to the questions about preserving root and recovery. You'll be back to 100% Hisense.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kgoroway:
Excellent! Thank you!

One question though...If the zip file (that I'm about to flash) is on the internal SD card...am I going to be very sad when I "format /data and /data/media" ? I assume that only works if you are flashing from an external SD card?
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] dolorespark:
Good point. Just reverse the order: flash first, reformat /data and /data/media, then reboot. If you don't plan to use the tab again prior to shipping, wait until the Setup Wizard appears, then turn it off (but not before - it has to rewrite Recovery, set up the pre-installs, etc.).
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] davepmer:
security force closes

OK, I know I have to be doing something wrong but I cant figure out what. with every rom I try except for stock-v60220-full-update.zip, when I try to open settings/security it force closes. on that one rom it works. I cant imagine no one noticing it force closing so it has to be something I am doing wrong but what?

FYI I have tried wipe data, all including the /sdcard, wipe dalvik cache and regular cache, I have even wiped system and still all roms except stock-v60220-full-update.zip will force close settings security.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] vudude:
Not Charging

Sero 7 Pro was made to take apart(as you found out). I had the exact same thing happen to mine, stopped taking a charge. I took a little different approach. I removed the back cover and connected charger leads directly to the battery for 1 hour. Be aware this bypasses the charging circuit. The battery was down to about 15% and charged to 100% in 1 hour. If anyone else tries this I would suggest no more than 45 minutes on charge. Anyway this gave me some breathing room, so now the no charging issue. At first I tried different cables, that didn't work, then I thought usb jack or maybe the charging circuit... I then remembered that I was pushing up aginst the memory, ie I could not download any more apps and then right before it stopped taking a charge the pad started acting flaky. I thought could this be a memory problem? I reset the Sero using the Android reset device, in settings and now everything is back to normal woohoo! Lesson Learned. Hope this helps.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] dito33:
Any word on OTG yet.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Kaepernick:
I heard that we should be getting official 4.3 sometime this fall. And maybe a kernel source (but won't hold my breath for that).

http://androidspin.com/2013/08/01/android-4-3-will-be-coming-to-the-sero-7-pro-this-fall/

And how is it that this device doesn't have its own board yet? It's pretty ridiculous.

Edit: I do have an issue, though. For whatever reason, sometimes the keyboard doesn't want to work right. I can type and the auto correct will belt out examples (using swiftkey), but the letters simply won't show up in the box. It's not just one browser or program. It's happened in a few browsers and programs. I've also tried the stock android keyboard and it does the same thing sometimes. It's an annoying issue. 75% of the time, it works fine. The other 25%, I have to close the browser and reopen. It's a hindrance when it does it in the middle of typing in a paragraph. This happen to anyone else?

One other issue. Is there a way to move apps to the sd card? It seems to have been disabled or something.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gberpa:
Agree about the 'no board' but there are at least 3 threads.

Don't have the keyboard issues you do but am a 'hunt and peck' user and don't do heavy typing. You might try clearing/cleaning caches.

Our tab will not permit moving apps by its s/w design. You need apps like Link2SD (or others like this) and FolderMount. I use the 2 noted and they work fine. But still, some data doesn't get mounted and it eats internal memory more than my Toshiba Thrive,

Ps-Maybe some great dev will figure a way to move apps/data to free up limited internal memory better than mentioned methods.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] k8108:
Where do we post to request a forum for the Sero 7 pro?

---------- Post added at 04:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:19 PM ----------

I just bought a refurbished Sero 7 pro from WalMart.com for $103.00! This was for a friend, since I already have one that I love! Comes with a 90 day warranty. I added the 2 year warranty and expedited shipping all for $150. What a deal!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Kaepernick:
I'll give that a shot for the keyboard. It may solve my problem. I cleaned it once and haven't had the issue so far. Thanks.

As for Link2SD, it's not working. Tried to move Angry Birds to the SD card and it says something like, "App2SD is not supported by your device. Because your device has a primary external storage which is emulated from your internal storage. You can link the app in order to move it's files to your SD card." I can't link it though. The option is grayed out. It says to make sure I have two partitions on my SD card, both primary. Not sure why I would need to make a partition on my SD card?
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gberpa:
You do need a 2nd partition. Suggest both FAT32. Read at least #1 post on XDA forum Link2SD.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] michaeljr10wv:
http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5...s-android-4-4-google-apps-downloads-20131101/
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Kaepernick:
I got it working. Seems to work well. The only issue I seem to have is with Final Fantasy IV. I can use FolderMount to move the 400mb obb file, but the game wants to download the additional file anyway, even after mounting it. I think it's a problem with the game (DRM crap). Oh well, thanks for the help.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MrSimmonsSr:
If you scroll back to earlier in this thread you will find a link to the thread to ask for a new forum..
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] joeylikesubuntu:
correct paths

anybody know what the correct path is to sdcard so i can use complete linux installer
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Kaepernick:
Still have that keyboard problem, even after cleaning caches. Don't know what to do about it but it's very annoying.

I found an even better program for moving apps. Gl to SD. It moved FFIV no problem and it plays just fine (though you have to select the game from the app to get it to work).
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] hcfte:
I just saw the Refurbished @ Walmart for $99, what a deal.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hisense-R...ly-Bean-Operating-System-Brown-Black/30823397
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gberpa:
Pro 7 refurbs also shown by 1saleaday.com a few days ago at $90.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lichan:
The Wal-Mart Black Friday ad is out and the Sero 7 Pro does not appear to be on any of the pre-Christmas sales brochures in either the 8 GB or the 32 GB incarnations.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] slicingtaco:
These tabs are dirt cheap to start off with.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] scajjr2:
Got my Sero 7 Pro back from Hisense today. Line is gone. And it is the one I sent in for repair, serial # is the same. But as I just got a Asus Transformer Book T100 Win 8.1, I'll sell the Sero for $75 (includes shipping to US 48) if anyone is interested in it.

Sam
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Wingchundub:
HI,

I have just brought the 32gb version of this sero 7 pro for a family member and first time getting my hands on one,

Do i have to read all 200 plus pages to learn how to root, install custom rom, etc as i have read that original developer as stopped making rom and another member has taken over.

Could someone kindly show me the way to links and how-to's so i can input information into my head.

Thank you kindly
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ALD3:
Try here, there is another 1 but this is best for now

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470998
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fergiet:
Just read with care. All of the available roms are for the US 8gb version and will screw up the UK 32 gb version.

If you just want root then page one on this section gives you all you need. Just make sure you use the correct UK files.

:laugh::cool::cowboy:
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] seargejw:
Hey all, I read the op but not sure if I missed it. How do I flash back the stock recovery?

Thanks
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mbc663:
the stock recovery image is listed right in the OP.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] tomkatt:
HDMI problem with stock and all ROMs tried, including this one.

Does anyone here know a fix for the HDMI issues with this tablet? I have a 39" Insignia LCD TV and when I connect my Sero 7 Pro via HDMI it will only output to 640x480. My assumption is that it may be something HDCP related, but the Sero doesn't have any HDMI or HDCP related options, even when rooted and with dev options enabled.

Edit - Also, for some reason my tablet is recognized on the Play store as a Nexus 7 now? Is it supposed to do that?

One last edit - Has anyone noticed the battery draining faster with this ROM, tabletui, and the battery mod? Mine seems to be draining quicker, but I can't really say for certain.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] joeyjojojjjjjj:
HDMI works fine for me, I did have to upgrade my TVs firmware. The video is 1080p but sometimes it seems to lad just a bit.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kngdmond:
I have no issues with HDMI on my 47" TV. I didn't have to do anything. Plugged it in and it just worked.

Don't worry about Google store recognizing your tablet as a Nexus. The ROMs build.prop file is modded to do so. Some apps and games won't install from Google store because it will say the device is not supported. So making Google think your tablet is a Nexus helps fix this.

I haven't noticed any significant battery drain. Tablet lasts all day no problem when surfing the web or checking forums....although the battery drains fast while watching movies or playing games
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] k8108:
[MENTION=5552473]tomkatt[/MENTION] in answer to your question about showing up as a nexus 7 - yes, its supposed to show up that way. The build on the sero 7 pro is 'spoofed' to show up as a nexus 7 so we can get true tablet apps interface, I think.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] impster:
Is there anyone currently working on a rom for the UK 32gb version of this? It would be so good if there was as we're still on 4.2 and getting impatient for the UK version of the update from Hisense to Android 4.3.

Many thanks!
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] tomkatt:
Actually, I'm noticing now the battery drains much slower when it's in "sleep" mode (display off), but slightly faster when gaming. It's a trade off I can live with. Left it unplugged all night while I slept and it only lost 2% battery in idle.

The HDMI problem is a bugger. I've read of others having various HDMI issues, but not everyone having it. I guess I got unlucky. At this point I don't know if my tablet's got a defect or if it's a compatibility issue between my tablet and my TV.
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DesDr0id:
Quite a few folks have issues with HDMI, myself included. I ruled out the issue of a hardware failure simply by testing against multiple TV's. On some I would get 720p while on others (older TVs) I'd get dvd-like (SD) quality which just plain sucks.

I've also ruled it down to a software issue. I've tried multiple ROMs and those based on CM 10, the picture will come up as 720p even on my older TVs just fine however it's stuck in portrait because of a software/driver issue.

Also, Hisense did not implement the "HDMI" settings under the settings so there's no help there either. I'm hoping if they ever release a 4.3 update they will address this, but I'm not *holding my breath* for it..
[Hisense Sero 7 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] tomkatt:
Yeah, I got tired of waiting and started flashing. There's a Jellytime 4.3.1 ROM available here but I don't think it's entirely stable, and I think RandomBlame may have abandoned it to work on 4.4 instead.

It's a shame, it was blazing fast, much better than stock, but the camera was borked and NFC didn't work (I had to delete NFCNCI.apk on that ROM as it was draining the hell out of my battery due to the bug). There were other issues too, sound not working right in some games, things like that. It actually worked on HDMI, supposedly, and had HDMI options, but it inherited a bug from CM10.2 that made HDMI output force portrait mode.