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[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Maybe it's a mixture of different reasons. Maybe it's a special app. Maybe it's a hardware fault. But as you know I'm not the only one having this issue. There are a lot of users having exactly the same problem. With Android 4.1.1 as well as with 4.2.2.

Could you update the OP with the new recovery version, Omegadrive? Thanks a lot! :)
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Hannspad HSG1279

Okay so first off, thank you to everyone, most notably fipsy, Sparkrite and Omegadrive for the instructions and details on this thread. I bought my HSG1279 from a sale for $99 US from TigerDirect.com. It sold out quickly but I was a "lucky" one that got the deal.

Having said that, here is what I have done:

- Upboxed, and started the setup.

- Updated the tablet to 4.2.2 before doing any reading up on the "mistake" this is for most who own this model.

- Setup the tablet with very few apps, (Chrome, Gmail with 2 accounts, Yahoo mail, FB, and a few other apps) and noticed the tablet slow down to a crawl, become laggy and freeze on occasion to the point that is almost went back into the box for a return.

- Tried to download some memory management (Autokill etc,) and task optimizers (CleanTask) which seem to have some positive affect but nothing consistent.

- Factory reset the tablet from the OS and from recovery several times as it seems people have had some luck with this...

I found this thread and started reading up... again thanks for all the efforts put forth for months to get root and recovery working on this tablet!

- I followed the instructions on page 1 and successfully connected with adb shell and rooted the tablet.

- I installed CWM-Recovery v.6.0.3.3.a with no issues.

- I downloaded the Hannspree 4.1.1 stock image and did a restore from my sdcard, and boom I am back up and running 4.1.1. Tablet seems like new from 4.2.2.

- Installed Autokill and Cleanmaster again with root privileges and setup auto task review, optimum settings.

- Installed said apps again and started to notice some lag but only initially. After a few reboots, seems to have gotten better.

- Setup two Gmail accounts and FB and now the tablet seems to be always updating, freezes more than I would like for seconds when changing apps, and browsing through Chrome is downright unacceptable.

I did some searching and it doesn't appear any custom roms exist for this tablet? I know I got a super deal and when the tablet is 'working' it still doesn't seem like the full potential of this hardware is being utilized. Am I at the point as this is "as good as it gets"?. I really don't mind spending a couple more dollars to get a tablet that is speedy and screen is better resolution (another peeve of this is that text seems pixelated on this diplay).

I still may return the tablet but am mulling to over... :rolleyes:

Oh and I called Hannspree and they didn't really contest any of my reports of the performance if this tablet... I said if it is hardware related (which I am almost certain it is not) could I get a replacement? I would need to pay to ship it to them, and if they determine it is faulty, would replace the unit. Turnaround time is 10 - 15 days from receiving the tablet.... They also told me to call TigerDirect to see what they could do?!?! I got a SquareTrade warranty which I don't believe will get me any more than a refund...
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Welcome to the thread, jdgesmlls! (difficult name ;))

What kind of updating? You should deactivate the Software-Update in Settings->Apps->All.

I strongly would advise against using chrome for this tablet because chrome is a giant memory hog and may even cause memory errors as I noticed. Use the internal browser or use Opera on this tablet which is quite convenient.

As far as I know there are no custom ROMs. But I never heard of anyone having problems like yours with 4.1.1. So there must be another reason.

Perhaps they should sometimes watch the forums on the internet. They are full of negative reports about extremely laggy 4.2.2 versions. I seesaw experimentalized a lot with both versions under same configuration and apps. 4.2.2 is definitely buggy concerning the performance. Obviously Hannspree doesn't use their own tablets - for good reasons...

I suppose your issues are not hardware related. First I would try to eliminate that it's a special app causing the problems...
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Hi jdgesmlls, and you are very welcome to the thread and thank you for your mention.

I just want to re-iterate what Fipsy said about "Chrome" it is a real no-no on this tablet.

I use Opera which I find runs very well and, incidentally, I am running 4.2.2 for the last

few months and have none of the problems (touch wood) that some others are experiencing

under that version.

I have it rooted and have Fipsys recovery installed, I also flashed "PurePerformanceX".
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Hannspad HSG1279

Hi fipsy, pleased to see your reply and be able to trade ideas on this topic ;)

It could be just my anticipation getting the better of me but it seems like the network is always showing two way traffic communications and when this is happening, the tablet is frozen/lagging. I mostly seem to notice this behavior when I open Gmail/Yahoo, Chrome or Facebook. I disabled Software-Update in Settings->Apps->All the minute I flashed the system back to 4.1.1. As seen by others, the Hannspree software barely lets you acknowledge you are setting up a new tablet before it asks to perform the software update :rolleyes:

I have downloaded Opera Mini and Opera for Android to try. Opera Mini seems faster but lacks a lot of features. I guess I can learn to use the stock browser which agreed is considerably faster.

I just installed PurePerformanceX 1.4 CM and am giving that a try. I believe I still have some tweaking that can be done I hope...

Yes, the only "troubleshooting" as I would call it they tried to do was factory reset the tablet. The agent was also sort of rude and barked at me "yes but have you done it from recovery, that is totally different..." which my reply was "you mean shutdown the tablet, and power back on, holding down the volume - key?" After that is was call TigerDirect for a refund or send it back to us for a 3 week turnaround. They know they have a problem but don't care about it.

Are there any apps in the extensive testing that you have done (besides Chrome) that you would recommend to steer clear of on this tablet?

Again, your work has been paramount on this tablet, glad I found the thread and learned something new :p:cool:

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Hi Sparkrite! Pleasure to speak with you on this tablet.

I took the advice on Chrome and uninstalled it. I am using the stock browser and Opera Mini/Regular.

I downloaded and installed PurePerformanceX CM 1.4. I noticed some apps are opening much faster but I still see some lag when switching between apps. I downloaded the file from:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43509090&postcount=2

Is this the latest version that you know about?

Again thanks for all your great work on this tablet :)
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Yes indeed that is the latest I am aware of.

I forgot to mention I am also using Nova launcher.
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Yes, I decided on Nova Launcher as well after trying a few that just didn't work well at all...

Are there any tweaks to do with PurePerformanceX? I know there are many under the hood tweaks already.
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Yes, I found Nova works quite well and does speed things up a bit.

AFAIK there are no tweaks to be done with PurePerformanceX, (unless you wish to rework the script) just flash and forget. :)
[General Questions and Answers] kingjess25:
New heree

Hi all, Ive been reading through this post and could somebody please give a step by step on how I can install a custom rom on my Hannspree?
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Hi kingjess25, and welcome to the thread.

Unfortunately there is no custom ROM (AFAIK) for this tablet HANNSpree HSG1279.
[General Questions and Answers] kingjess25:
Ahh ok, I don't understand. Why are people rooting it?
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Many reasons...........such as:- Remove bloatware /system apps /flash better recovery (Fipsys), etc
[General Questions and Answers] franzmueller:
Root for firewall, xprivacy, adblock etc.
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Hmmmm. I just updated back to 4.2.2 (I backed up my 4.1.1 configuration and figured I would just restore if it was unbearable) and it is actually just as responsive or better than 4.1.1.

Here is my configuration:

- Updated to 4.2.2

- Recovery is fipsy's CWM-recovery 6.0.3.3a

- Flashed PurePerformanceX 1.4

I also may be crazy but when I got the tablet and did the update before, I remember 2 distinct updates to 4.2.2. For this update, there was only the one.

Can anyone else confirm their running 4.2.2 version as 20131219E-V1.2.0_HJE. I specifically remember a 1.3.0 version being updated before.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Yes. Internet communication always slows down android. It has been that way since the beginning of android. On my mobile phone it's the same. But it's not that bad that it's impossible to keep on working. Switching between apps normally should not take more than 1-2 secs.

Concerning the browser: Opera has a very nice feature I sometimes use: "Offroad Mode". It reduces the internet traffic up to 90% on all websites with just small losses. If you are using the tablet with a surfstick (like the Huawei E1750 which works great with android 4.1.1 - but not with 4.2.2) you can save a lot of traffic this way.

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For me the most important thing is the ability to easy make a full system backup. This is very essential. And being able to run Titanium Backup for restoring older app versions and data. This app saved my life more than once.

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For me (and some others) this joy only lasted for about two weeks.

The last update was from 02/18/2014. It is not being offered OTA at the moment. Maybe there is an error at the HANNspree server.

You may manually install it. But no one knows what has been fixed with this update. I didn't notice any difference to the version from 12/19/2013.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50674437&postcount=362

E = European

C = Chinese

U = US
[General Questions and Answers] wankelrx8:
That is a bummer. I am still running 4.2.2 with the same two issues but the speed has not been a major problem after doing the data reset. I'm even using Chrome right now with only minor lags. Before the data reset, I would not have been able to type this at all. It seems that powering off and doing a full charge keeps it running well.

Would reverting back to 4.1.1 get the camera and g-sensor working again, or is it definitely hardware related?
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
It is definitely hardware related. Changing the android version has no effect. Only opening the tablet and unsoldering the battery for a few seconds will make the g-sensor and camera work again for about 2 or 3 weeks. My tablet is at the repair service again now. We will see what they will do. I think only a hardware replacement can solve this issue.
[General Questions and Answers] ig6677:
Guys please help me..... After 3 months of using my tablet I've got missing /mnt/sdcard partition :( only 1 GB size left for system data cache...

The external sdcard is working fine. I tried reimage device - no success... Can I low level format sdcard partition in our tablet?

Thanks for help ...

P.S.

yes it's possible the hardware issue as well ......
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Is the partition completely missing (unmounted) or has it just 1 GB space left? Are there any files in the LOST.DIR? Did you use the fast boot option? It is buggy and can cause heavy corrupted partitions.

If you clean the sdcard using the system settings you should have the full size again. You may also try to format the sdcard from recovery or a PC that's connected via USB.
[General Questions and Answers] ig6677:
Thanks for help .... I cleaned the sdcard from system settings and again have 13 GB :good: hmmm mystery ... and where is the fast boot option? In Settings-Accessibility ?
[General Questions and Answers] OMIGHTY1:
I'm updated to the latest OTA update for 4.2.2. I'm quite confused as to how to start rooting the device. I've gotten to the adb shell step, but it says that su isn't found. I tried to skip to the 4.2.2 step, but nothing there helped either; still no root. What's going wrong here?
[General Questions and Answers] ig6677:
You can download the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65 to sdcard and flash it from recovery boot menu ...
[General Questions and Answers] OMIGHTY1:
Even on the stock recovery?

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After installing the listed recovery, I was then able to successfully install the custom recovery. I'm currently making a backup, then I'll flash the SuperSU zip. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
13 GB is a probable net capacity after formatting.

Yes, I think so. At the moment my tablet is at the repair service so I cannot prove this. ;)

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No. SuperSu is not flashable with stock recovery.

How did you install the custom recovery without superuser rights?
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
root

I was able to root my Hannspad using Kingo.

It installs SuperSU and was very simple and quick. Allows you to remove root with a single click and re-root a device as well after custom recovery/upgrade etc.:cool:
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Yes indeed, "Kingo" is handy alright.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Just for Information: On Monday it's now 2 weeks ago that I requested the repair service because of the non working g-sensor and camera. And today it's one week ago that the courier picked up the tablet. Last time repairing took just one day. Either they meanwhile have so many repair orders that they are unable to complete them or they don't know what to do... :eek:
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
And unfortunately Fipsy the last comment you made, in jest, may be true.:(
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
I'm not sure if I made my last comment in jest. :rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Chrome solution on HSG1279

Hi all... I am not longer the owner of an HSG1279, I decided to return my tablet and was able to find an Asus TF700T brand new in retail packaging from a deal on TechBargains for $199. I must say the ASUS is like night and day from the HSG1279.

I did want to share this find with you all to see if anyone can apply this tweak and see if it helps the Chrome browser work any better on the HSG1279:

Simply open a new tab, type the following string, and tap Enter:

chrome://flags/#max-tiles-for-interest-area

Then, in the menu that pops up, change “128″ to either “256″ or “512.” Now tap the Relaunch now button and you can enjoy smoother sailing — and smooth scrolling — in your Chrome browser.

Hopefully this helps, I changed this on my new ASUS and Galaxy S4 and can definitely notice a difference :)
[General Questions and Answers] b0joker:
WOW! It worked...... Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Thanks! Nice patch. :)

But what concerns me about chrome is it's giant memory dissipation. It needs at least 60 MB up to over 100 MB internal memory. This is 1/10th of the whole memory the tablet owns and far too much for any app.
[General Questions and Answers] jdgesmlls:
Chrome

Yes, I guess I should have posted to use with discretion. I guess try '256' and '512' and see which one works best. I would guess if these tweaks are starting to surface, others exist that can reduce the memory footprint of Chrome.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
For information: Rooting Android 4.2.2 with SuperSU Version 1.97 doesn't work. I recommend to use Version 1.65. I uploaded it here: http://yadi.sk/d/kmhAbHRpQuQ2m

And there also is a direct download Link: http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Hi Fipsy,

Have you got your tablet back yet and if so what did they say they did?

By the way, I'm using SuperSU version 1.94 ( which is the latest I can find on Google Play) on Android V4.2.2 and

it works perfectly.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
No, I didn't get it back and also didn't hear anything. Tomorrow it's two weeks. And on monday it's 3 weeks that I requested the service.

I will write a mail tomorrow...

Okay. Someone on the german HSG1279 forum tried version 1.97 downloaded from the website as a zip archive for installation with recovery and it definitely didn't work.
[General Questions and Answers] tlarson361:
post1

Says "After starting the "adb shell" you can gain root permissions on the device by typing "su". The su distributed with the device in /system/xbin is not compatible with common superuser apks. So it has to be exchanged with the version 3.1.1 binary: "hxxp://downloads.androidsu.com/super...arm-signed.zip" <<<<<<< this file is no longer available

tt

Can some one help... I am stuck @ the beginning and need the file

Sorry to just jump in
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
For Android 4.1.1 you may also take this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!ZMYT3b5A!AkPvCOHm8ahmRueTYmoSwVbDCc2RgTbIt47CVH43ZAU
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Hi, you can of course take Fipsy's advice and download that SU version, indeed it is very good practice for getting used to using the ADB shell to follow the excellent step by step directions to root the device.

However as an alternative, you may also use "Kingo" (just google it) which is a fully automated method to root the device.
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Fipsy, any sign of you getting your tablet back??

Its been a few (3?) weeks now.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Yes. Yesterday I wrote a mail to the repair service. Today at 2:31 pm they answered that the tablet will be sent back at the end of this or the beginning of the next week when the "test phase has been run without complications". So we both have been right with our assumption that they do not really know what to do. Otherwise a "test phase" wouldn't be necessary after repairing.

To my suprise at 3:16 pm I got another mail indicating that the tablet has just been sent back to me. All this seems a bit strange. I'm not convinced that the problem with g-sensor and camera could really be solved...
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Yes it is a "wait and see" scenario,

You would have thought at this stage they would have replaced the tablet rather that try and "repair" it.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
Maybe the reason is that all of the tablets are having the same problem. It's just that on some tablets this error occurs more frequently than on others. And perhaps on some it never appears. Just my guess. :p
[General Questions and Answers] tlarson361:
Will it be an issue if I am on 4.2.2 to use that su?

Again,, sorry to but in
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Here is the SU that I am using on V4.2.2...................

http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/535340/su-zipx.html

Cheers.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
I got the tablet back today. The fix description is: "Re-connected internal wire". So they probably did what I described here in this thread. Perhaps they also read it. But then they should know that this doesn't fix the problem for more than 2 or 3 weeks. :mad:

Just re-connecting any wire definitely doesn't solve this problem. I'm quite sure that it will occur again...
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
That is EXTREMELY disappointing!!

All we can do is hope that that it doesn't re-occur. Maybe, just maybe they changed the motherboard.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to what they write on a repair docket.
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
That's right but I don't think they changed the board. If they did, the board should have another serial number on the sticker. But it hasn't.

Due to my life experience I'm fundamentally sceptical, particularly in such cases. I would bet that it occurs again...
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
Thanks

This might sound like a stupid question, but i'll go ahead anyway as i'm still learning.

I can't seem to get into CWM recovery mode on my HSG1279. I held power button and volumeup button but without any luck. Thanks and looking forward to an answer. Cheers!
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
First off, I'm assuming that you have actually flashed CWM recovery to the pad, if not then you definitely cannot access it. :)

All you will get will be the standard recovery screen.

Either way you are pressing the wrong volume button:-

The recovery mode is activated by pressing "Volume down -" and at the same time pressing the on/off key for about 3 seconds. Then releasing it while keep on holding down the "Volume -" until the recovery menu appears.

BTW, AFAIK, the only custom recovery that works correctly with this tablet is "Fipsys" modded CWM recovery.

See earlier in this thread.
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
Thank you! I do have fipsy's CWM Recovery flashed on the tablet. The problem is, i can't seem to find the right ROM for it. It was a 4.2.2 but i want to downgrade to 4.1.1 as the tablet lags badly! Preferably a stock ROM. Thank you for your reply!

Forgot to mention that i've soft bricked the tablet but i can still access CWM.
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Here ya go, Stock ROM 4.1.1

Use CWM Recovery to flash it after UnRaring it.

https://mega.co.nz/#!BgMEmJra!BhHTpX...ADkKZdYG6A31yo
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
Thanks alot, you're a gentleman! But have you got an decryption key? I can't seem to access it without one?
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Sorry about that, try this link....................

[https://mega.co.nz/#!BgMEmJra!BhHTpXHE9ZZdWiTTt9YEz1st19x37ADkKZdYG6A31yo
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
This is what i get when i click the link you provided! Check the uploaded photo!

EDIT: Sorry, ignore this! i didn't see the second link! Thanks alot.. Downloading as we speak. Should i do a clear data or swipe cache or anything like that?
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Yes, you will get a "cleaner" install if you wipe all data and cache(s).
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
Cheers pal, really appreciate your patience and time! I'll come back with some news when i have it sorted. Thanks again!

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You were saying something about a resultant .zip file. The .rar i've just downloaded contains a folder named clockworkmod in which i only found a .recovery_version and another folder called backup. In the backup folder i have a folder called 1970-01-01.00.01.53 and then in it alot of files. what am i doing wrong?
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
Sorry about this, but it is my mistake, there is indeed NO zip file, I was confusing it with updates and recovery flashes.

Just copy the complete "clockworkmod" dir onto your SD and select "restore from SD" within CWM and all should be OK.
[General Questions and Answers] FreeeMans20:
Thanks for your replies Sparkrite! You've been very helpful! I followed your steps and managed to recover the tablet! You're an absolute gentleman! And of course, Thanks to Fipsy for this working CWM!
[General Questions and Answers] fipsy:
You're welcome! :highfive: I'm happy if my work was helpful.
[General Questions and Answers] Sparkrite:
You're welcome FreeeMans20, that's what the forum is all about. Glad to hear you are up and running again.

And you're right to thank Fipsy, as without his work we wouldn't have the option to use CWM recovery and all it offers.

Cheers,

Sparkrite