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[Android Software Development] TaylorPPC:
I'm ment Sero 8 not zero...but I'll try thanks
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
It shouldn't as long as you have another launcher installed. You may want to restore the stock launcher as a fall-back even if you have another one installed. You'll find it in /system/app as Launcher2.apk-hide. Just remove the "-hide".

The upgrade cycle can be a tiresome treadmill and may not be appropriate for you - I've never been one to believe that "newer" is "better". However, the current version (AOSP 4.4.4 DoPa v2.0) does have some features that may appeal to you:

* support for external drives formatted using NTFS or exFAT - this is a new add-on; see this posting for details and a link to the packages

* support for OTG charging - with an OTG 'Y' cable or hub, you can charge the tablet while an external device is connected

* better OTG disk support - Settings->Storage has an entry to mount and unmount OTG disks cleanly

* WiFi display a.k.a. Miracast - this is hardly worth the effort: video works but audio doesn't, and on my late-model Samsung "Smart TV", performance is terrible - others report better performance on their non-Samsung TVs (note: this is

not

the same as Chromecast).

As to must-have apps... I wouldn't consider the Google Now Launcher to be one, but if you've always wanted to talk to your tablet, saying "OK Google" to start a search works just fine. Beyond that, I can't make any recommendations - except to warn that if you use Plex Media Player, don't upgrade: Google messed it up in 4.4.4.
[Android Software Development] holabr:
I have a Sero 7 Pro that has sero7pro-bld60220-dopa-v2.0 installed. It has been working fine for months until a few weeks ago when I picked it up and it was powered off. It was plugged in to my PC usb port like I usually keep it so the battery should have been fully charged and I don't know why it powered itself off. Now it won't boot up. It sticks on the bootanimation screen. I am able to get into Recovery and have tried various options from just clearing cache and data to restoring the original OS using sideload and Adb on my PC. Nothing allows me to boot beyond the bootanimation. I have also tried to replace the bootanimation.zip file in the /system/media folder but it continues to try to boot with the same animation file.

I attempted return to totally stock using XE-Sero7Pro-factory-4.2.1-stock_v2. I booted to Recovery and used adb sideload to install. No errors were reported during the wipe, format and install, but nothing actually got changed.

As I was looking for a solution I came across someone mentioning a problem with NAND memory becoming corrupted. Could this be my problem and is there anyway to fix it? Any other ideas on how to resurrect my fallen friend?
[Android Software Development] jerbear294:
This might be a longshot...

Sideload Philz recovery, flash it, format /data then hit "wipe to install a new ROM" TWICE as something may have been incorrectly formatted.

Then sideload Dolorespark's newest rom and flash that, as well as some 4.4.4 GApps.
[Android Software Development] holabr:
Do you have a link for Philz recovery that works on the Sero 7 Pro?
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
Another tack... Since you have ADB set up, you can attempt to make changes and see if they stick.

First, boot into Recovery and mount /system and /data. Use 'adb shell' to open a terminal session, change directory into some directory on each partiton, then try copying files, renaming them, etc. Also, back out then use 'adb push' to write a file somewhere. Go back and check that each of the things you did actually produced results. If it's all still there, unmount the partitions then force the tablet off. Reboot into Recovery, remount the partitions and check that your changes persisted through the shutdown/reboot. If not, it may be warranty time.

Also... I'd avoid sideloading something as big as a ROM update - USB can be soooooo flakey. For big stuff, use an SD card.
[Android Software Development] Gster09:
Philz plus a few others.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696065
[Android Software Development] holabr:
I finally got some time to play around with adb as you suggested. If I go into adb shell I can copy files and rename them and the changes show in the file listings. I was also able to push and pull files from and to the PC. The directory listing through adb shell shows the file with the proper size. However, when I reboot and go back into Recovery, everything is back to what it was before I attempted to make any changes. I never received any error messages when executing any commands. It's as if the file directory is updated temporarily but the file is never actually written to internal storage. Could it be a permission somewhere that is set to RO?
[Android Software Development] holabr:
For some reason, my adb devices driver has stopped working. Could my Windows 7 somehow updated and replaced the driver so it now no longer works with adb? I tried it with two different Sero 7 Pro tablets so I don't think it has anything to do with the tablets since the both worked with adb in recovery before.
[Android Software Development] Bones519:
Id like to try this rom, but I cant do a nandroid back up. Tablet is rooted, has TWRP Recovery, is running Liquid 3.0. The problem is the only storage anything seems able to use is internal, and of course there's not enough room on internal storage to put a nandroid backup there. Is there any way to get it to backup to my sd card?

---------- Post added at 05:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:30 PM ----------

Also, must I flash back to CWM Recovery to use this rom?

I, at least, figured out how to change where TWRP saves my nandroid backup to. [emoji4]
[Android Software Development] ZamZing:
The latest version of Play Store (4.9.13) won't let me update or install any apps; it says there is insufficient space even though there is plenty. It works fine if I revert the update. Anybody know what's going on and/or how to fix it? I'm running dopa 2 on 4.2.1.

sero7pro: dopa2: xda app
[Android Software Development] Gster09:
I'd recommend you flash the latest Philz recovery with SELinux support. DoPa has already created one with not just SELinux but also f2fs support here. You should be able to backup to your heart's content after that.

While you're at it though, why not tryout the ROM listed under that same thread? It's KitKat 4.4.4 and it's DoPa's latest endeavor. The one you're asking about on this thread is a year old and probably not being worked on actively anymore.

Sounds like a common issue when you mess around with the Play Store. In the past, I've resolved that my clearing the cache and data for the Play Store app and rebooting. You'll need to agree to the Terms and Conditions again, and perhaps wait a bit for your app catalog to sync and update, but that should allow you to install any apps that are failing.
[Android Software Development] Gster09:
Hey, no prob. Not sure about moving apps automatically. With this device you can use all of the available space, but obviously it's not enough sometimes. I believe that the pro version of link2sd allows you to move 99% of each app to SD though.
[Android Software Development] ZamZing:
Thanks, but I've tried clearing the app's data and cache and even going to recovery and formatting the dalvic cache... did not work. I have not messed with the app store. This happened right after an automatic update. I could live with the old version but I don't know how to prevent it from updating itself.

sero7pro: dopa2: xda app
[Android Software Development] Gster09:
Hmmm.... Do you have any apps that may have modified your Play Store dpi setting or created other modifications like Lucky Patcher?
[Android Software Development] ZamZing:
I had used an xposed module, App Settings, to change the dpi, but I reverted all changes, cleared data and cache and rebooted. Did not fix it. BTW, the previous versions worked just fine with the module's dpi changes. Any other ideas?

sero7pro: dopa2: xda app
[Android Software Development] Gster09:
Hmmm, I just did a search for more solutions and they really are a dime a dozen out there. Which ones have you tried?? Just go down the list I guess.
[Android Software Development] ZamZing:
Yeah, I'd tried all the relevant ones I could find before coming here. Thought it may be something about the ROM, but nobody seems to have the same issue. I'll downgrade and then try a solution from the xprivacy thread for blocking an upgrade. Thanks.

sero7pro: dopa2: xda app
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
Attn: International Users/Lurkers

-----Edit-----

I've developed a Kitkat ROM which is compatible with the US, UK, and Australian versions of the Sero 7 Pro ('m470', 'm470bse', and 'm470bss' respectively). A beta version is now available. Please see this posting in the DoPa AOSP thread.
[Android Software Development] Unidave199:
Philz recovery Self install...
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
Sorry, no updates by osmosis. :) Perhaps you were a bit more distracted than you realize...

I've just released an updated version of Philz Touch Recovery that fixes a disconcerting bug: when doing a backup, the screen now dims rather than going black. You can find it here, along with a very stable beta for the next version of my AOSP Kitkat ROM.
[Android Software Development] Unidave199:
Going International

Well either way it all works out good :) so would you recommend doing the upgrade to the international version and the beta build of your ROM?

Update!

Went ahead and took the plunge.... Updated to the international Philz recovery and the new ROM. Took a little bit to settle it in but so far running very smooth... And quadrant benchmarking in the 4200 range... not bad!

Thanks for such a sweet ROM!
[Android Software Development] JoshClarke:
I just want to root my tablet. I don't want a custom recovery or rom.

Are these the correct steps to take?:

1. Download and extract sero7pro-root-win-dopa.zip

2. Run step1-adb & step2-root (with tablet connected, USB debugging enabled, and drivers installed, of course)

Is that it?

Also, can someone explain exactly what the root script does?

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] jerbear294:
That's the correct method.

To my knowledge the script pushes an exploit and runs it to gain root. I could be wrong though.
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
I can't get Madden Mobile NFL to run. Tried it in internal memory and linked via Link2SD. The 'splash' screen opens but it shuts down in a few seconds? It also won't run on my old Toshiba Thrive running Ice Cream. Reviews at Play store agree with what happens on Thrive but Nexus 7 (running Dopa 2.0 with Nexus spoof) users seem to be OK. Anyone get this app to run and how?
[Android Software Development] mladym:
help need to root hisense sero 7 pro

have spent zillions of hours and all day yesterday researching trying to root this tablet...after a Youtube video and http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41875861&postcount=2 -- (never rooted b4 so I did a lot of research b4 taking the plunge)...

my hang-ups as I see it:

M470BSA doesn't install a newer driver; Win7 and MS think the driver (original from 2006) is the Best driver for my tablet.

I 've tried looking for the driver on my "root" folder..

(can't get anywhere on Hisense website obtaining the driver):(

Tablet boots up once during the process but isn't routed ...the script says final boot.

tried the process again and it went to Fastboot but no changes...

and SUper SU has no binary

can anyone help me?:fingers-crossed:
[Android Software Development] sssteeve:
I hadn't used my Sero Pro 7 for 18-24 months and decided to fire it back up. I noticed problems with the stock DOPA keyboard not working right at several sites using Chrome.

In any case I installed my favorite alternate keyboard, SwiftKey, and that seemed to fix the problem.

sssteeve

P. S. No suggestions for people trying to install this in 2016. Sorry...
[Android Software Development] kc12:
charging

Thank you!
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
I just tried to reinstall the deleted stock apps via CWM and the zip file. My aim was just to restore Tegra Zone. The installation aborted. Its no major issue as I was able to install the version from Play Store. Just curious as to whether this zip should install over the custom ROM.
[Android Software Development] lordroy:
Just wanted to say thanks again.

BTW it is Sunday 2am EST... was there still a incoming update coming??
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
Update Available

I've posted an update zip with a new boot image that corrects the charging problem: sero7pro-bld60220-boot-v1.1.zip. Flash it using CWM and all should be well - there's no need to install the full v1.1 ROM if you already have 1.0. (A link to the v1.1 ROM is available in the first post for those who want to upgrade from the stock ROM).

I should have made it clear that that was not an "update.zip". You would just unzip it, copy the apps you want to an SD card then install them from there. Thanks to your post, I've updated the verbiage on the original posting to make this clear to others.

DoPa
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
I did the power patch update. Everything seems ok. I will finish bringing up from 97% to full and then go back to charging from screen lock mode. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] larryf:
Battery life seems better, doesn't discharge as much when sleeping.... has anyone else noticed this?

Larry
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
I installed the 1.1 full ROM as I hadn't installed any Roms yet. Battery was at1/2, charging seems to be fine,will see about battery life as mentioned. Thanks for all your work on the Sero 7 Pro!!!!! Wish someone had a recovery and ROM for the Sero 7 Lt as I own 1 of those too.
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
The ROM runs fine and smooth but I have a question about memory use on the S7 in general and now on running the custom ROM, if there is possible memory leak.

On before installing it, both before and after rooting, I had about 120 apps, 90 or so were d/I'd. There are no super large game apps. I use Folder Mount for the 3 largest data apps and Link2SD for all but 2 or 3 user apps. All of my music, pics and video are on the external card as well. Before the ROM was installed, I had about 2.4 GB free. This I thought was low because of my use of a Toshiba Thrive AT 105 running HC 3.1 which has about 2.3GB used with about O.8 Gb free. All of the Thrives, independent of amount of internal memory only have 3 GB free for apps. I have about 185 total apps there, 138 d/l'd. No APKs are on the external cards but those allowing external card use for data do.

On running the custom ROM on the S7, my available storage is now only 1.63 GB. I'm running without the Tablet or Phablet UIs. If anything, I have fewer d/ld apps now. Apex Launcher, Gravity box and Xposed Installer are relatively small at least as far as APK size. BTW, I run Clean Master at least 1x/day to remove junk and clean caches.

What am I missing re: memory management? What should I examine to see what is eating up internal memory? Why is there less memory after installing the ROM?
[Android Software Development] alejflores94:
This ROM runs fantastic! But, there is a way to get rid of the screenshot button and still having the phone ui just like any nexus device? Can we edit any file in the syatemui.apk ? I would love to work with this. Any idea?
[Android Software Development] larryf:
Try backing everything up, wiping the sero and restoring the apps. I had the same issue with a kindle fire, installing a new rom took away too much memory... SDmaid did little to fix it, but a wipe and reinstalling the apps made a big difference. No idea what what was using all that memory.

I have a lot of apps installed on my sero (but not as many as you!)... I started out on the XE rom, installed dopa's rom and then installed most of my 'must haves'. So far I still have half of the internal memory available.

Larry
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
Thanks, I might try that if I can't solve.

I may be wrong in my taking the 'available' memory as reported in number form as 1.6-1.7 GB. It may not take into account what is linked or mounted. Attached is a screen shot of reported storage. The bar chart seems to show much more in the brown bar, about 70%, which is 'Available'.
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
I have a problem with cwm recovery. Made a backup after rooting and while on the stock ROM, made on external sdcard and all seemed OK

Installed dopa v1.1 and after setting it up made a backup of it, checked with us file explorer and only my first backup was there. Tried 2 more times to make'a'backup and every time cwm said finished and OK but no backup. I have checked data/media on device, internal and ext SD, no backup.

Now it gets'a little weirder, went in cwm and restored backup of original ROM, after restoring and booting up I get the Google setup like a factory restore. Sign in and all my info was saved and all my app short cuts are on my desktops but they all say not installed except for the original stock apps.. Seems to be a problem with cwm recovery. Any ideas or another cwm? Heard of these kind of problems on cwm but I've been using twrp for a long time.
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
Regarding apps,if twrp is like Link2SD and your apps are on your external card, you may just have to restore the links.
[Android Software Development] MrSimmonsSr:
Actually, TWRP is a recovery package, much like CWM..
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
Is it compatible with CWM?
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
There is not a TWRP recovery yet for the Sero 7 Pro but no, twrp will not flash a cwm backup and an cwm will not flash a twrp backup. Is there a manual cwm for this device as most of the problems that I have read were with the cwm touch recovery
[Android Software Development] MrSimmonsSr:
Finally have gotten around to loading this up and sticking with it long enough to get some feedback. Let me first say that it is running very smooth and so far I love it! Thanks so much for all your efforts with it!

I've only been running it for a few hours but I did notice something strange and wanted to report it in case anyone else has a suggestion on how to resolve it.

At my place of work they have an open "BYOD" network that we are invited to use with our own personal devices. The way this network authenticates is via our company managed user identities with a web page redirection . Once you connect your browser is redirected to a login page where you enter your company managed credentials. If those are good credentials, you are then forwarded to a Web page where it shows you the MAC address of your device and asks you to give the device a name. When you submit this simple form, your device is officially registered on the BYOD network.

You typically only have to do this the first time you log a device onto the network. From then on, normally, whenever your device is connected the network will recognize your MAC address and let you straight onto the net without any authentication required. This has always worked fine with my Sero 7 Pro in the past, both with the stock ROM and with xboxexpert's ROM. I always assumed it was recognizing your MAC address, but I don't know for sure.

With this ROM, however, it redirects me to the login page every time I connect, even though it said I'd successfully registered the device. I went through the registration process twice and it said success both times. But whenever I connect it doesn't recognize my device and tries to make me go through the process again..

Any ideas, anyone?

Thanks!

MrSimmonsSr
[Android Software Development] dolorespark:
Have you confirmed your MAC address is the same each time (it should be, but who knows) - and that what shows on the web page matches what the tablet says? You can find your MAC address by going to Settings->Wifi->[Menu]->Advanced. I rebooted several times and mine was the same each time. I also logged into my router and confirmed that the value it showed for the tablet matched what the tablet showed. You may want to do a few of these crosschecks - then contact IT if everything jibes.

I've run into cases where it said it was backing up everything but only ended up with /system and recovery - I've never had a complete failure. Were you sending the backup to your external SD or to internal storage? I don't recall the details but I think all my problems came when using the external. The one backup I have (and have used a lot) was inadvertently sent to the "internal SD card" and it's letter-perfect.
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
I've run into cases where it said it was backing up everything but only ended up with /system and recovery - I've never had a complete failure. Were you sending the backup to your external SD or to internal storage? I don't recall the details but I think all my problems came when using the external. The one backup I have (and have used a lot) was inadvertently sent to the "internal SD card" and it's letter-perfect.[/QUOTE]

I had 1 that made to external SD that was missing data. The problem that I'm having is mainly, it will no longer make a backup to external micro SD. Cwm makes the backup with no problems reported, if I go into restore from external before leaving recovery, I can see its there. When I reboot and check with ES file explorer, it's gone, go back into recovery it's gone. Now cwm is making backup fine but it's at device>data>media. If I copy the backup to external SD for safe keeping, it will disappear, even if I put in a different folder. With older cwm and all twrp, never had this problem.
[Android Software Development] lichan:
Connect via Windows and error-check (and correct) your SD card. Or go into Root File Explorer and see if it is mounted read-only and can't be changed to R/W. That also indicates errors.
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
OK thanks. I know root explorer is R/W but was thinking it might be a micro sdcard problem. Will format it in windows and see how that works.
[Android Software Development] lichan:
I was not saying to reformat it, just error check and correct. That way you don't lose any files (or at least many) if, indeed, the card had errors on it. I recently had a similar problem with an SD card, Nandroids would not write to it, it wouldn't change from R/O to R/W and Play Store updates wouldn't install.
[Android Software Development] MrSimmonsSr:
Interestingly enough, I've done some testing and my MAC address seems to be changing whenever I reboot. I just snapped a screen shot, rebooted, and snapped another and you can see the results here:

Any ideas what might be causing that? I've never seen that before. I'm noticing that the first 6 digits of the address stay the same, but the last 6 change every time I get onto a wifi network..

I saw some stuff in other threads about how the kernel can do this if some specific files don't tell the kernel to keep it the same.. Need to figure out the details..
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
That's ok as I will save what I have and I wanted to have 2 partitions anyhow for link2sd. That should take care of any errors and will check R/W permissions when I reinstall it. Thanks.
[Android Software Development] gberpa:
I may have to return my S7 to Hisense for repair of a faulty micro USB socket. I'm running the custom 213 dpi ROM. What is the suggested way to get back to a factory state. I presume a current CWM backup on an external card will get me back to where I am now when the repaired unit or replacement comes back.
[Android Software Development] ALD3:
Download dolorespark's zips in 2 post to flash back to stock.