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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AlleyKat:
You can (at least in theory, and most likely in reality) uninstall any app by rooting the unit, then removing the apps manually.

I haven't tried the Froyo (2.2) ROM, but like game #1 just stated, no problems here with video on the somewhat smaller, older ZT-180 version so it's most likely due to the still-too-buggy 2.2. And I'm quite convinced you'll have a far better experience with the 0117 Eclair (2.1) ROM released about a month ago.

You'll find all the info you need in the links provided by wasserkapf a little further up this page (this post) - the SlateDroid ZT-180 FAQ is the absolutely most complete I've come across, whereas a lot of info in this thread and on other sites aren't quite as well maintained. Users "The Omen" and "omarahum" seems to be some of the primary know-it-alls on the ZT-180 and provide lots of good advice around these sites.

And no worries - as long as you have access to a 32-bit windows machine, flashing Android (or at least these devices) is generally just as easy as flashing a CE device.

I'm messing around with a 1024x600 ZT-180 which seems to have come with a 1030-ROM originally (it's not actually mine, it's a friends and he bought it used - not sure he gets it back thou!!), and that Android 2.1 was choppy and overall not much bragging about, but over the last couple of days I've succeeded flashing it up to first 1204 then today to the 0117 ROMs - and both are HUGE improvements over the laggy 1030 it was delivered with. And speed ( - both boot time and overall) can even be improved quite a bit more by replacing the ADWLauncher that it comes with, and by getting rid of some of the bloat apps running. I haven't gotten very far in this process as of yet, but I've done some of the more technical tweaks - the wireless-tweak, the touchscreen-tweak and has removed the system Phone app even thou I haven't gotten rid of the silly phone icon yet - and am learning by doing.

The rooting was somewhat confusing, but the UniversalAndroot app got me rooted, and after that RootExplorer can get me around in the file system on the device - or by using Android Commander from my desktop machine - and thus you can get rid of system apps. Again, all this info you can find either in the last ~15-20 pages of this thread or in the other forums mentioned.

But the original owner now wants me to try flashing it with a dualboot system Eclair/CE, if possible, so a question for the experts - (hint omarahum! :D ) I have Pachango's rather old 0712/CE dualboot image, can I simply replace the img files in that with the newer ones - 0117 and CE1.52? The burntool seems to be the right version, as far as I can tell, but I'd rather not brick the unit...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ray270569:
Hello AlleyKat,

Thanks for that info. I have looked at the info regarding this on Slatedroid (unable to post link) but it states that the information is only aimed for the older model due to (Please note that this wiki is for the original ZT-180 with 256 MB RAM and 2 GB internal nand, not for the newer ZT-180 +/version 2 with 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal. The original uses a Ruby PCB (ZT_Bx) while the newer ones uses a Jade PCB (ZT_Gx). )) so you can see I 'am still a bit unsure about flashing it yet.

Hopefully, someone out there will have the same model who has flashed it successfully and will provide me with instructions (the IDIOTS way) on how to.

Many thanks

Ray
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] robster2644:
Now I have sorted just about everything apart from tethering to my iphone, is there any best practise(BP) that I should be doing to the Epad ZT 180. I have just about looked at every thread about this tablet and to be honest very very confusing. They start on some and end on something totally different.

BP is the best way forward lets start listing best practices.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] robster2644:
Root on Eclair 0117

I tried to update last night to see what the eclair 0117 rom was like and to be honest it was much better than the one I am on. However I couldn't root so I am now back to the old boot rom 2.1 andriod. If I did decide to update again is there away to root i was using iroot and universal and root these app didnt work at all.?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Has anyone managed to install a later version of Market successfully? I tried using root explorer to rename /system/app/Vending.apk, rebooting and installing a later version of Market, but it failed. Copying the later version of Market to /system/app/Vending.apk and rebooting also does not seem to work. If you click on the Market icon after renaming Vending.apk it does not find the app, so why does the system think it is replacing a system app? Is it necessary to remove Vending.apk from somewhere else using root explorer, or some data/cache associated with Market before installing a new version?

Any ideas gratefully received.

starfighter 1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lmemperador:
universal androot does not work?, try the final release, not the latest beta

or try z4root
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rgman19:
Ok, think I flashed my ZT-180 with the 0117 eclair files - startup looks a bit different, but the system information looks very similar- here is what the system info looks like now:

Firmware : 2.1-update 1

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 usbandroid #1608

Build #2T180-eng 2.1 update 1 ere27 eng.root.20101204.113523 test.keys

omarahum, can you let me know if I am on the right track- thanks again for your excellent help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Oh wow, seems I've missed a lot the few days I was without internet access and was/(still am) ill.....

Not sure where to start or who still needs help....

Yes, I think that is the way you are supposed to do it, just make sure you use the ZT_Bx.boot from 0113 and rename the files as needed to be the same as the 0113 files (and don't flash the spl if you don't need to - only needed if on 1030 ROM or earlier).....

Hmmm, strange, I've always used the apps from http://www.ibeau.net/tech/easy-root-txpower-fix-on-zenithink-zt-180/ to root Eclair, and have never had any problems, including the 0117. Did close everything with a Task Killer and leave the tablet on for a while before you tried to root? Sometimes when the CPU is busy, it won't root......

I am using Market 2.3.2 on my Eclair 0117 ROM, I actually installed it from /cache, where I found it (download.apk) after I saw Market not working after flashing to 0117 and trying my old 2.2.7 Market. Seemed everytime I tried to startup Market (kept autoclosing), it downloaded 2.3.2 again (think 1.713 is the stock that comes with 0117)..... If you install the apk and just update, I think it should work (no moving or renaming Vending.apk neccessary)...

You seem to be, it's the same info as mine :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Also, just for clarification, the ZT-180 and ZT-180 + have different ROMs and different updating methods....

For original ZT-180:

Flashing USB method

Use burntool v 7.41 (password for setting is zenithink)

The files should linked as follows with a check in the box and the full path of the file and filename listed (use brower button to link your file) and save your settings. Make sure WinCE is unchecked.

Burntool Settings

uboot-spl - ZT_Bx.spl **

uboot-img - ZT_Bx.boot

linux-kernel - zImage

linux-sys - system.pack.img

linux-udat - userdata.pack.img

Memory Options - scrub (also checked) for a clean install

** (only to be used if you are flashing from the 1030 ROM or older, and error while flashing the spl can brick the device, make sure the tablet is fully charged and plugged into the power cord, and do not interrupt the process, just follow the prompts on your screen when flashing, DO NOT put the ZT_Bx.spl file in your /sdcard/zt-update folder, flashing spl from sdcard can brick the device)

Attach your tablet via the OTG USB while it's off, turn it on in flashmode (hold round button in front and then the power button and hold for 3-5 seconds), if you installed the secbulk drivers, Device10 will turn green and you can click start to flash the tablet, if you haven't and you are on a 32 bit windows computer, it should prompt you to install the drivers for the SEC SOC Test Board (what the computer recognizes the tablet as in flashmode), install the secbulk drivers, and for good measure, turn the tablet back off and then go back into flashmode and as soon as device10 turns green in burntool, press start......

SDcard Method:

Place the 4 ROM files (ZT_Bx.boot, zImage, system.pack.img, userdata.pack.img)in /sdcard/zt-update folder - at the epad logo press left toggle/volume key, follow the commands on the tablet's screen....

For the ZT-180+/v2:

SDcard method:

Place all 8 files (zImage, zImage_adb, zImage_factory, zImage_ums, zImage_update, boot.logo, system.tar.bz, ZT_Gx.spl) in /sdcard/zt-update folder

1) press the big round Menu button while you press power on button

2) it will ask if you want to update spl? press big round button to accept

3) when it says rebooting you must press the big round Menu button while you press power on button

4) let both buttons go when it has found zImage_update

*If you don't press the big round Menu button while you press power on button after rebooting it will not find image.

* - Appears with the 0221 ROM, steps 3 & 4 are automatic now, so just go into flashmode with the 8 files in /sdcard/zt-update....

(Source for v2 flashing procedure: http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?/topic/14982-zenithink-2-512ram-android-22-build-0125/page__p__132632#entry132632)

*(source - http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php...-rom-0221/page__st__20__p__140137#entry140137)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rgman19:
I downloaded the 2.2.7 market from your link found somewhere else. I ran the apk file, and it appeared to install, when I start it up it says that I cannot connect- any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
Can you please attach or link it? I found a copy over there, but from what I read it seems to be for Gingerbread only.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Try the 2.3.2....

Hmmm, wonder why it didn't automatically download the newest version to your /cache folder?

But I did upload it to my Most Recent APK backup (Public) folder - http://www.mediafire.com/?m79ru7b5x9i7v

Eclair Market 2.3.2 direct MediaFire downlaod - http://www.mediafire.com/file/uiq2t9u6yiw1b64/Market_v2.3.2.apk

Hope it works for you guys, I only tried it on my tablet, and like I said before, I found it in /cache when Market didn't start for me correctly.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] speedy11131:
I have the original zt-180 (not the one with 2.2 and HDMI).

Are any custom ROMs being worked on it? And what is the latest? I assume the latest official one is 0120? Or can I flash the v2 0211 one onto it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
No custom ROMs for the original.....

0120 is the latest Froyo, 0117 (under 1204 on Zenithink site) is the latest Eclair......

I don't think you can flash a v2 onto an original, but I could be wrong......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dvalin21:
Ok, so im about to flash my zenithink to the latest eclair rom, and I see you said to not flash the spl file from the sdcard, so is it ok to flash it straight from the computer? Just a lil bit more on this please. The wife will kill me if i destroy my Christmas gift, lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Yes, if your flashing from the 1030 or earlier, burn with the burntool v7.41 with all 5 files and the memory scrub option (setting password is zenithink)....

If you are flashing from a later ROM, you can use just the other 4 files placed in the /sdcard/zt-update folder, turn the tablet on as normal, but at the first screen press the left toggle/volume button when you see the epad logo and follow the onscreen prompts, or you can still use the burntool if you want to.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xretlifx:
[HELP] Couldn't Flash F/W, PC Crashes

I bought the ZT-180 ePad not too long ago. Flashed to Froyo, no problem. Then the screen had some problem and I got that replaced.

Now here comes the trouble.... It looks exactly the same as the ZT-180 and the vendor told me that it is a ZT-180 as well. However, it is not running the standard Android o/s.

In its place, they flashed another custom o/s on it. The "USB debugging" is also missing. Below are the details.

Model Number: AV-P8088 version 10

Firmware version: 2.1-update 1

Kernal version: 2.6.32.9 zhjun@android #103

Build number: device-eng2.1-update1 ERE27 eng.qiangcheng.20110118.183715 test-keys

When I boot up the ePad, it doesn't have the "Menu Update" notification. I assume it has not been burnt with 7.4 Burntool yet.

I d/led the Froyo 0120 ROM and proceed to flash as per normal. I encountered these issues:

1) Vista = as soon as I go to flash mode, BSOD.

2) XP with secbulk.inf from 1 source = when I press the "Start" on Burntool, the error is this "[0][[get otg state 0x0]" and then it failed.

3) XP with secbulk.inf from another source = BSOD right after I press "Start".

Does anyone have any idea how to solve this?

I really need to get this flash and rooted so that I can delete the "Dailer.apk". It is eating up all my battery...

Please provide me with the proper USB driver as well. I am suspecting that could be one of the reason.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Didn't we go over this already on SlateDroid? http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?/topic/15471-help-couldnt-flash-fw-pc-crashes/

I think you have the InfoTmic, not the ZT-180, like these people -

http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?/topic/15245-what-goes-wrong/

http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?showtopic=14639

http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/post10138.html#p10138
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xretlifx:
haha.. yeah we did...

but XDA seems to have a larger audience..

perhaps there are different inputs here.

and besides, those links does not state the solutions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Hi Omarahum Thanks for the reply. I decided to stick with Froyo rather than moving back to Eclair. When I try updating to Market 2.3.2 it starts the install process and then produces the "application failed to install" message. Could this be privilege issue? I seem to remember that you updated Market by renaming vending.apk when you were playing around Froyo -- or is my old memory failing? Not to worry -- the Market I have works OK.

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Well the 2.3.2 Market I pulled from /cache was when I was running the 0117 Eclair, so I think there may be a different version/file for the Froyo Market 2.3.2. I think the 2.2.7 I was initially using a while back was also for Eclair, not Froyo (when i was running 1204 with 1126 beta ftdi kernel). Have you looked at the /cache folder on your tablet and see if any download.apk's is a Market update? I've attached the Market I was using for Froyo, not sure if it's the same as the stock or any better, I think I blocked out the whole Froyo experience, too many headaches, LOL....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
I've installed the Market 2.3.2 and it start fine (no crash) but it says constantly that there is a server error. Before the update the Market on the 0117 ROM was working fine. :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kholk:
Let me make a noob question.

I'm trying to make my ZT180 to go in USBFlash mode, I've tried everything (searching from 3 hours and nothing found) but my PC won't even recognize that new hardware is connected on the USB port.

The OTG port works and the cable .. works: from Android I can get it recognized.

Anyone can tell how to put the ZT180 in USB Flash mode?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Maybe wait a bit, turn the tablet off for a while and try again, in say an hour or two. If that doesn't help, maybe try clearing the cache and/or data, and then agreeing to the TOS again, that may help. But I've read many people say they are getting a server problem after flashing to a differen ROM, and it usually clears itself up, like back in August/September.....

Sorry if my file didn't work, like I said, it was an automatic download I found in my /cache folder and it installed and worked ok on my tablet......

First, flashmode and upgrading the tablet via the USB is only for ZT-180 original models (256MB/2GB) not the version 2/+'s (512MB/4GB), also needs to be connected to a 32 bit windows computer in order to install the 32 bit secbulk driver......

Do you have the tablet off, and the press the round button in front, and then the power button, holding both for 3-5 seconds before letting go of both? The screen should stay dark and the blue LED should be on, then if you attach to the computer via the OTG USB, Device10 should turn green in burntool v7.41 if you have installed the secbulk driver.......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
Well, erasing data/cache doesn't help, neither delete the dalvik-cache.

What's weird is that the old Market still works every time I swap both "Vending.apk", and then I swap it again and the new one doesn't work. :( By the way this server error happens on both cases: when you install the 2.3.2 as an update and when you copy it to "/system/app/Vending.apk".

Oh, I forgot to say that after I installed your 2.3.2 file (I don't know if it was there before) I found a "downloadfile.apk" in "/cache" which was the Market. And the problem happens either with your file or with mine.

I'll wait a time to see if it works then.

EDIT: I flashed 0117 over 2.2 0120 from the TF card, do you think it would help if I flash by USB selecting the "memory scrub"?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
I don't think yu should reflash everything and have to install everything from scratch just for Market to work (memory scrub, which would be the only reason to flash with the burntool, will clear your data partition too)...

I was actually referring to Settings/Applications/Manage Applications/ hit menu and select filter/then All/ scroll down to Market and click on it/ and then clear the cache and/or data there (or you may want to try and uninstall the update..... hmmm, maybe that's what I did, I put the vending.apk in /system/app, then installed from /cache too?, LOL, not sure).....

Tell me if anything helps, or if I am just giving out bad info.....

And sorry for adding this, as you probably already checked, that your date, time, and location are set correctly before starting Market for the first time..... just throwing it in there because sometime it slips my mind too.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
I was referring to that too.

I flashed with "scrub" since I'm currently using the tablet for test purposes, but it didn't help.

I'll wait then, and if it doesn't start to work I'll go back to old Market or I'll try to get a 2.2.7 or 2.2.11 Market for Eclair and see if it works.

Thanks anyway for your suggestions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kholk:
Ouh. I've got the V2 (512MB/4GB) and Zenithink says that it's possible to install WindowsCE on it...

...is there any way for USBFlash mode on V2?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
I swapped to old Market, downloaded an application (concretely the Google Maps update) and then swapped to new Market again. Now it's working. Is it for that "make-a-first-download-with-old-market" or is it just that it started to work by itself? Who knows...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
I don't think there is a flashing via USB method that works, at least not with the burntools they've released so far. The Zenithink Dev did say they just finished making a WinCE for the ZT-180 +/2 and will be able to start working for Android stuff (Froyo) again, I'm guessing it'll be similar to the dual system they made for the original (0113 ROM), where you can store the WinCE system image on your sdcard, and make a partition for it and dual between Froyo and WinCE by just flashing a special ZT_Gx.boot file for your tablets along with the other v2 ROM files, but that's just a guess, I have no idea......:confused:

Do you have a WinCE ROM for the ZT-180 +/2's? I didn't realize they released it somewhere already, can you share the download link?

:D LOL, at least it's working now, wish we all did things with a specific log and using the scientific method to figure out exactly what worked and why, but with this tablet, it seems just hit-or-miss sometimes..... :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jositochanante:
http://www.htcspain.com/roms-zenithink-zt-180-332/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=950343

Hi, yes, I've seen people right wonderful things about your altered ROMs, but do you have WinCE working on the ZT-180 v2/+'s? Sorry I do not read/speak spanish, I don't own a ZT-180 v2/+, I own the original, but have seen many people asking for WinCE for their v2's, just trying to share info as much as I can.......

Thank you for your post here though!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Thanks Omarahum. The clue I needed was that Market might be OS dependent. Once I got hold of Market 2.3.2 intended for Froyo it updated fine. Thanks for the hint much appreciated.

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kholk:
I've seen right now that the CE image is for the V1 tablet. Anyway, we need a BSP or the Linux kernel source.

Linux can't be modified and distributed without providing its sourcecode, GPL rules!

If anyone can, submit the case to the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and we'll have the kernel source ASAP :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
Well, it seems like I spooke too soon... I cannot remember if I downloaded some app yesterday with the new Market, anyway now it cannot download anything. In fact it downloads but then it crash when the installation begins. I uninstalled 2.3.2 and tried with 2.2.7 and I get the same crash. Only with the old Market the installation is successful. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
I think cooperation goes a lot further than starting a case, it seems they are close to releasing part of it.... - http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php...he-developers/page__view__findpost__p__137570

You've probably already tried this, right?

(clearing market and frameworks cache and or data, what ever the video says to do?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2YcJdxJ24U

Or you can try what I think I did, rename the apk to Vending.apk, push it to /system/app, then try installing it via android commander or root explorer and don't do a regular install, do an update....?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
No way. I had to re-flash and then it works fine. Of course if I first download something with the old market before install the new one. I don't know why it started to crash on installations. In fact the device started to do more estrange things: when I pressed the "home" hardware button I didn't get the recent app list, instead I got nothing, but after that the "menu" hardware and software buttons stop responding.

Anyway seems like I'll have to go with the old market, because with the new one there are applications which I cannot see listed, while I can see them if I go back to the old market. More and more and more weird things...