yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] norrillous:
I have a few questions...

I have had my zt-180 for about 2 weeks now, seems I have flashed this thing half a dozen times each time things got a little bit better.

But I would like to know has anybody successfully been able to grant root permissions to esfile explorer? And if they have how did u do it, everytime I try it just doesn't work and I can't see the etc folder, nor can I save any edited files...

I have purchased root explorer and I was able to do the Tx power fix without any issues. Although I like the UI of esfile explorer better.

I also have a Sprint Vogue Running Myn's Warm Donut and absolutly love it, but I was wondering if there was a way to tether my vogue to my zt-180 for internet access, I have unlimited data so usage doesn't concern me. Just want to know how to get it to work...

Finally, I was wondering if anyone has seen a portable solar charger for the zt_180? I googled it but didn't really find anything specifically for the zt-180 and from what I understand these batteries are dangerous and you have to be careful with which chargers you use with them.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alex-art:
Sure same board :p Just changed name into InfoTM and installed new CPU. I'm getting it shortly so can compare afterwards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drazix:
Zenithink didn't create the CPU or the board, they just branded their name on it. I believe it's the same CPU, but maybe im mistaken.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alex-art:
Just give me a week or so mate. I'll have them both on my table and will be able to confirm it.

In case they're same we'll be able to use existing ZT-180 firmware but I'm afraid they aren't.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
Ok Guys;

I combined one websites txpower hack with a volume fix... (you can do this all on the zt 180 no computer needed)

(i did this with The new firmware, But it should work with all firmware)

Step one: Get UniversalAndroot and install it

Step Two: Open androot and press root

step Three: Get RootExplorer and install

Step Four: Open Rootexplorer

Step Five: navigate to "/system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl"

Step Six: Pres and hold qwerty.kl and a box opens, click open with txt editor.

Step seven: In the colum next to 59 it says menu, replace that with VOLUME_UP all caps

Step Eight: Do the same thing as step seven with 102 and type VOLUME_DOWN

Step Nine: Pres home button and click save changes.

Step Ten: Restart device

And your Done

By Your Friend Ninjaz

If anyone needs TxPower hack tut i will make a revised version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] prscott1:
ubuntu running natively on zt-180 pad

Just wanted to poke my head in and let you know that yuray over at slatedroid http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/9501-debian-epad-worked.html has provided a zImage (zt180 kernel) that boots the ext2/3 partition of the sdcard - any arm v6 os build works (he provides a debian rootstock - but I created and used a karmic distro of ubuntu) natively (no chroot'ing).

Of course - there are issues (like no virtual keyboard, no touch screen). But I have xubuntu running with working wireless; i use a 4port usb dongle and have attached a usb keyboard, usb bluetooth dongle/mouse and can add and use a usb flash drive.

All the kudos go to yuray for providing the kernel! I recommend reading the mentioned thread for those of you interested in using the kernel.

I attached a photo to show the ubuntu desktop and a ping working on the pad.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
(Volume) Same as the link jtbnet provided to you http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/9613-volume-zenithink-180-a-2.html#post91218 .....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] machin E:
so it works with the roms of the zt180 from this thread? or where to get them?! ;)

and my other questions:

- Which 3G Sticks work with the zt-180?

- is android 2.2 available? or will the producer deliver android 2.2 in the future?

- market working?

- any problems with the pads or is it "okay when i buy one"?

- what about efox-shop.com?

thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alex-art:
Great effort
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alex-art:
Try to read/listen first before asking, it'll help you further in life
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alessio2:
But this hack replaces Menu and Home buttons with Volume +/-.

This is not the best solution. Is it possible to assign long-press Menu and Home buttons to control volume?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] plfmendes:
Please help. My ZT-180 won't get the DNS address. I can only navigate using the numeric IP address.

It is 3 days old and always have this behavior. I've already tried 0924, 1020 and 1030 firmware compilations.

Any clue? There is a way to set the DNS address in a file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bhood:
Sweet. This sounds like it would be a fun project to mess around with, especially since you can get back to Android if you want to. Thanks for pointing this out!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
This replaces the function of the long button on top of the epad, the one that looks like volume but just opens a box with recent apps. The round menu button still works. If you need a video i can make one.

I think if you whanted to make it so when you would hold down a button it adjust volume You would need to add lines of code, this you only need to replace 2 words.

The only problem with my fix is that when you pres button 102 (the right side of the volume button) it puts the volume all the way down, still working on fixing this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Did you read through that thread??? The specific post providing the method to make volume buttons adjust volume is on page 2 ... here...

http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/9613-volume-zenithink-180-a-2.html#post91218
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Sorry I hadn't caught up with the thread and seen you work already put in...

Unfortunately I'm afraid you may hit some walls here... I believe it had been discoverd a good while ago that the volume buttons couldn't be programed as expected as they acted as a basic function on/off version buttons that couldn't be read as short, long, longer signals... this may be why volume programed to use them jumps to max side of scale...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] heibert:
so, what kind of code responsible for press-and-hold functions of keys?

i talk about qwerty.kl configuration.

for example, i would like to make power button turn off screen (like ENDCALL button on phones) with short push, and POWER popup for couple seconds hold.

actually some of such functions made in ZT180 - big round button have BACK function for short tap and HOME for long hold. i seen *.kl files but did not found suitable info, who can explain?

thanx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
I read earlier in the thread about the problems with Angry Birds, and I just wanna say that AB 1.4.2 is working pretty fine for me with 1030, without the need to disable the ads. In fact it works much better on my ZT-180 than on my HTC Magic with Cyanogen 6.1 RC1, where it's ultra slow. That is a curious thing, as ZT-180 seems to be slower than my HTC Magic for almost everything.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
Ive been looking for a way to do it, but i think i will need to write a script to put in the qwerty.kl folder that has a code saying what happens when you hold down the volume keys.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
Yeah i figured it out, look above the post you just placed, i made a better explanded version of what the link said.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zap!:
And an HDMI port, two USB's, GPS, no mini-USB, vibration, better accelerometer, and more buttons.

I had the ZT-280, and now have the FT2 and couldn't be happier, except for the lower sounding speakers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Didn't I read somewhere that the fix for that to insert headphones and then unplug them, or is that for the Viewsonic tabs? So the Slatedroid ZT-180 moderator doesn't have a ZT-180 anymore, that sucks.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
has anyone managed to make it so you could put it to sleep? Or does anyone know where i can get a keyboard layout (all the buttons and keys are numbers in the script)? Adn does anyone know what file has the dimmer and lock scripts, i think you might be able to make it when the ipad locks and dims you could make the screen dim to 0 brightness.

thanks

And i might be completly wrong.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] heibert:
there is no problem to edit existing .kl file.

the question is - what scancodes responsible for hold-down.

key 158 BACK WAKE
key 116 POWER WAKE
key 59 MENU WAKE_DROPPED
key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED

this is codes for usual key-press. i guess that keys number for short and long press differs.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alessio2:
With numbers of a long-press we can solve this.

How to get those numbers?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
If you find The scancode i will test it out, we also need a keymap (one that says what button/key lines up with what number).

And do you know the file name of the lock/sleep function?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Maybe try keytest.apk? https://github.com/chrisboyle/keytest/downloads
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ntn555:
Hello! I am a new member asking for help: You can use headphones and external microphone for skype or Fring?

Sorry for my English. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] madscalp:
Has anybody tried this one with Androïd 2.2 ?

http://www.ecargoonline.com/102-inc...180-processor-512m-rom-3g-and-wifi_p2484.html

I'd like to know if it's a true 2.2 and no a fake ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z0mgninjaz:
If i were you i would get it from zenithink.us, A lot of people got theirs there so we know that they are realiable, as for 2.2 check if zenithink.us has any posts on it, if it is real they will have a link and tut on how to install it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Unfortunately Zenithink.us has typically been a good bit behind in getting firmware updates to their site. Thye posted the 1020 versions most recently on the day the 1030 was released, and that has still not been updated... They also do not seem to respond at all on their own forums... yes I know most places specify their forums as USER Support Forums... but better managed dealers Like JT's Shop actually respond to questions or clarify responses themselves when they see discrepencies... there are actually complaints on the Zenithink.us forum that have never been answered or rebutted by Zenithink.us... This just seems not to be the way to build a reputation as authorized dealer to me...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wasserkapf:
If you live in the USA, I would recommend purchasing from a USA seller. The possibility of an overseas shipment of a ZT-180 being seized by U.S.Customs is real. Mine was seized, and I had to find and submit documents to prove that it was legal for importation. I also had to pay the minimum $100 fee to get the tablet released from customs.

Another USA seller is here:

http://store.flatcomputing.com/products/details/1/FlatPad-A10

Although it is cheaper, I don't think that you get a 8MB microSD card like Zenithink.us, and you may have to pay for shipping too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] norrillous:
Does anybody know how I might be able to uninstall amazon mp3 and real player and a few other things? Everytime I Try to the uninstall button is greyed out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
You can root your tablet then use root explorer to go into /system/app and /data/data and and /data/dalvik-cache and delete them, I think that's how you'd do it, maybe someone else here has better instructions....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
You nailed it! For some strange reason InfoTM/Zenithink decided to install almost everything in /system/app which is protected space from normal users, thus why you must be root so you can remount Read/Write to clean it up...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] norrillous:
Done and Done! You guys Rock! Do yall know what OI file manager is named under? I couldn't find it in the list

Nevermind I got it :-P

Thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nmaring:
stuck on boot

I used androot to root my zenithink zt-180 and now it gets stuck on boot screen I have tried to use the start button and the menu button to boot it up but it is still suck on the boot screen and just says Android.

Any help please
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
http://www.slatedroid.com/wiki/inde...0_FAQ#Stuck_on___A_N_D_R_O_I_D_during_boot_up
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] egidius:
my pc dont recontnice my epad whit usb what must i do? iheave wIndows 7
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
What are you trying to do, flash new firmware? In that case you need to be in flash mode (holding round button as you turn on your tablet) while it's connected via the OTG (mini) usb port. If you are looking to browse the Nand from your computer, I don't think thats working yet, but I could be wrong. Oh yeah, the secbulk drivers for flashing will only work in 32 bit environments, so hope your windows 7 is 32 bit......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OpenMinded:
cool!

does it perform? aka, is it usable as a main OS?

does the touchscreen work?

The virtual keyboard from gnome can be enabled in assistive technologies .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wroclaw1:
I have also build a xubuntu karmic image using https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/RootfsFromScratch. It's working but slow, imho not really usable. I think one on the bottle necks is the limited RAM size, +/- 190MB free for user space and most is already consumed by xubuntu leaving little to nothing for applications. I also tried to build QT4.7.1 "natively" on the ZT-180 but after 24 hours of compiling it failed on a large module due the the limited RAM size. (On my AMD desktop CPU it takes +/- 1 hour to compile QT4)

Conclusion: It's a nice exercise but not a practical usable solution. To slow, no 2D/3D graphics libraries available and also no libraries to use the video decoder/accelerators.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 92slammer:
i was having major issues with the gallery so i deleted in and was gonna reinstall it...however it will not install...advice... BTW im trying to install gallery3d.apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zap!:
To hal_9000, Christian Buchner, rpmccormick, and a host of others in this thread:

Please, please, please invest in a FlyTouch2. Your talents are deeply needed in hacking and better understanding this wonderful tablet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alessio2:
Before we gave up with ZT-180, let's try to port Android 2.2 on it.

User kuschelganxta on JT's forum is working on this now...

http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/post8601.html#p8601

Together we can do it!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marksxda:
Do NOT buy your Epad from a.i.digital on ebay (Hong Kong)..

Just a warning to save you from a bad experience:

Do NOT buy your Epad from a.i.digital on Ebay (Hong Kong).

The first one I received had a faulty wireless and screen, and after sending it back, they send me a used one with several large scratches on the screen. And now they are not responding to my complaints...

So you have been warned.

Regards,

-Mark-
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yukop4:
i have changed its name to

zenistink

walk away from it

no more free code to a company that uses open source but does not allow access to its code
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vence31:
I was connected to my ad hoc network, but no surf, using wmwifirouter 1.25. I change the settings on my Zenithink Android tablet several time still connected, but no surf. I decide to wipe my phone and re-install everything, and it worked. It was something on my phone conflicting with the wmwifirouter software.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Most folks with the connect/no surf issue had to configure the providers Proxy in their wmwifirouter settings... so maybe in the reset up did you do that... as that has usually fixed it...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] prscott1:
Yes the touchscreen works thanks to a dev at slatedroid who ported the xinput_calibrate binary to work and the onboard keyboard works great now too.

It is fairly slow to boot and opening apps is slow also. Not for prime time usage. More for hobbyists who want to play.

Here is another crappy photo of it in action:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] spastik:
Hi,

I have received a tablet to create an application (Windows CE 6.0) that should start automatically on boot. The application is ready but I couldn't find a way of starting the application on boot because all the changes that I do in the windows partition are lost everytime I reboot.

Is there a way of making those changes persistent? If not, how can I create a new ROM? I have tried to decompress a ROM without success so I'm running out of options... can anyone help me? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jackydany:
hello,

i got my epad just a while ago, but i dont have enough time to work on it every day :D

i tried to flash 1030 and it worked, also the market is alreday installed.

but i got problems with the screen as in the versions before.

on the left side (when the home button is in front of you) i cant use the keyboard very well.

when i try to hit space, i have to hit BELOW the space_key

also with some other keys at the bottom.

and the display itself shows not realy anything.

the seller wrote me this is normal because i used the wrong display-rate of 576 and should use 600

is this correct?

where can i get the latest firmware for this display-rate?

thanks a lot and go on with your great work! (i also got an dell x51v before with a custom rom from here!!! thanks)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Perhaps something here will help you http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/wince-epad/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Wherever you downloaded your update from should contain both zImages, so I guess you should have inputted the path of zImage_1024x600 in the burntool before flashing. Zenithink download site http://www.zenithink.com/en/news_view.asp?id=601
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmick:
Hi guys!

I´m thinking on buying a second hand Zenithink but I tried to read some pages and 250 is just too much...

Some questions for you:

- The CPU is a Cortex A8 or an ARM11?

- Is the GPU OpenGL 2.0 compatible?

- Is there a fully working Froyo for it?

- What main PLUS/MINUS of this toy?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] synonymous:
No, it's an Arm6

No

No, no they abandoned 2.2 development

No 2.2, very low-end touch screen (ok for watching movies, reading ebooks, surfing the web, and playing some games, but if you wanna draw or something you're screwed). Comes from a chinese company that isn't willing to release the source code for their Android build (they legally have to, but it's china). Unless you are technically inclined, I wouldn't buy this. Go with something more mainstream like the Galaxy tab (I saw one in the store yesterday, they're expensive, but at least it'll work the way you want it to).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
- ARM11 (ARMv6 rev 5 compatible)...

- Don't know, hopefully someone else can answer that...

- No, Zenithink seems to have given up on it, but there is a user trying to compile one... http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/android-epad/getting-2-2-on-zt180-build-from-source-t2012.html

- http://www.slatedroid.com/wiki/index.php?title=Wiki:ZT-180_FAQ / http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/58...ke-see-addressed-future-firmware-updates.html...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] synonymous:
You say it's slow, how slow? How long does it take to boot? How long does it take to open apps? Are there faster versions of Linux that could be put on the zt-180?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atp_uestc:
one test version for

usb function: adb or sdcard only mass storage

usb host: rt8188/8192(need removed orginal 3030 mode)

http://www.zenithink.com.nu/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1270&page=1&extra=#pid5720
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Fellow forum members, please read http://www.slatedroid.com/showthread.php?t=11875&p=97127&viewfull=1#post97127
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atp_uestc:
pleast try this test version

if not please notify me
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wasserkapf:
I may convince myself to try this new 1126 ROM. I now also have a Viewsonic g-tablet, so i can risk bricking one.

I haven't updated to the last 1030 ROM yet, but I was going to try the Linux flash tool developed by yuray to do it. I assume that I will have to use the new burn tool with the 1126 ROM. I only have WinXP available, so I hope that will work.

I won't have time to try this until at least Sunday. And, like I said, I still have to convince myself to do this. :rolleyes:

Any other brave souls out there willing to try?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
All the money I accumulated in the last 8 months has gone towards this tablet (tablet, case, sd card, external keyboard, stand, usb gps, styli, etc.), and I've been unemployed for a few years now, so I would rather have a functional 1030 running on it, than trying to flash an untested firmware where I couldn't flash back....

But thank you for trying!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wasserkapf:
I've been in that position during the Ronald Reagan/George Bush tenure, so I understand. Because of that experience I pursued and got the only type of good job left, a government job. I work for a local water/sewer utility, and there will always be a demand for clean water (and working sewers). And yes, that is what makes me a waterhead! :D

I haven't tried it yet! I think that I will flash 1030 first, using yurays Linux flash tool. I've been want to try it, and this looks it will be my one-and-only chance.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] minhsu:
Please help me, I can't download from these links.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wasserkapf:
What are you trying to download, is it the 1030 ROM? You can still get it right from Zenithink:

http://www.zenithink.com/product_view.asp?id=240

Use Google translate to see it in your favourite language. The first link is the burntool, the second is the ROM.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmick:
Thank you guys for the answer.

AFAIK here people are selling it (new or second hand) for 120-150€ so I´m better off with another device. Too much issues for a 120€ tablet where I can buy a Point of View with 3-year support/warranty for 160€ with internal 8/16Gb.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tritron777:
I had installed the beta version and now touch screen is not responding. I can use tablet with wireless mouse. I can't get unyaffs to unpack system.img rom the newest rom, it keeps crashing