yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
That's why I created the versions of the Nexus/W7 boot animation with the half and the third of frames which I linked a few pages back. I'm using the third frames version now, which is only 550KB long while the full frames version is 1665KB long.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] prscott1:
A bit of good news for ubuntu lovers on better hardware:

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/10/ubuntu-gives-maverick-a-shot-in-the-arm/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+d0od+%28Omg!+Ubuntu!%29
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
Ok, here is a very simple, to some stupid question. I need to root my epad so that I can do the TX Patch.

Inb order to root I need to to execute the following commands.

adb connect Tablet-IPADDR:5555

adb -s Tablet-IPADDR:5555 install Superuser.apk

adb -s Tablet-IPADDR:5555 shell

# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system

# ln -s /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su

# exit

adb -s Tablet-IPADDR:5555 push su /system/xbin

adb -s Tablet-IPADDR:5555 shell

# chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su

# reboot

Where do I type these commands? On a terminal program on my xp pc attached to the epad? on the epad? also if a terminal program is required which one to use?

Thank you in advance,

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
hello, ok I did research and installed android sdk. I tried to adb but it cannot connect to the tablet. Is there anything I'm suppopse to do?

Thanks

Brikan
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drew442:
Yeah, read this thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sinme2:
Drew

As soon as I removed the file, it skipped the startup screen.

I pushed backed the file and rebooted and it's OK now.

However, the virtual keyboard is not popping up anymore.

Did you have the same issue?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djcedric:
question : i have by apad (clone in 7" touchscreen) with android 1.5,is it possible to update with 2.1?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
If you now have the SDK loaded and the adb connect doesn't work then likely you didn't enable the dev connection at ;

Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

Yes, USB Debugging enables Both USB and Network Connect ADB debugging...

and obviously as USB doesn't work on these tablets for connect you need a network connection and then use the IPADDR in the commands I mentioned... And Yes it gets easier... and Harder ;>) once you have the basics working...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
Thank you for your response. ONe more question :-). After flashing with the new rom, when it boots it comes up to a screen - and askes which boot up with sdk or normal. What is the difference between the two, and is their a preferred choice?

Thanks again,

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
adb root connect issue.

Hello, I enabled the usb debug. I have a connetion to my router, and can surf no problem. I tried to connect via teh adb connect command, and it just comes back unable to connect to Tablet-IPADDR:5555.

Do I need to do anything on my router? or windows firewall?

Any Ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insight3fl:
am connecting adb via wifi. My tablet indicates an IP address of 192.168.2.4 and when I type connect.... It says "Already connected". But all commands come back with "device offline". I have Debug checked. I also tried to "connect" to a different Ip (I have several wireless machines connected) so I put in 192.168.2.2 (not sure what if any machine in the house this is), but it comes back with the same report of "device offline". When I run ddms it shows the device on under Devices, but again under status it says "device offline". Any clues ??

UPDATE: I ran the disconnect command and did a reconnect and it works fine! Thanks for your tips!

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cathacy:
Another simply Root method, just download the "Universal Androot 1.5.2" then install it, now u can root / unroot by this software.

I am using this to del the used build in apps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
hello I looked for Universal Androot 1.5.2, where did you get it from?

Thanks

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drew442:
Youll need to push another keyboard onto it. Google apps replaces the keyboard and the phone this google apps is from has a physical keyboard.

Try this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GFT5P1ZA
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
I got it owkring thanks Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZeGeek:
Win CE

HI all,

waiting for a android 2.2 to come, I installed win CE firmware from Zenithink everything boot and work fine...

BUT! they're always a "but" with theses tablets :)

anything i do or save while i'm in windows CE is gone at the next reboot.

I feel like the system is booting in a ramdrive and use it to save the config....

did you get the same thing?

Pierre
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
which editor

Again another silly question

What edit command are you using to dit the wireless config file?

I tried edit, ED, VI

What is the editor you use?

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insight3fl:
I went through the Root process and all seemed well. Now when I adb shell and get to the # prompt and I type su, I get an error message something like "reloc_library[1300]: 2837 cannot locate 'ZNK7android6Parcel15setDataPositionEj' CANNOT LILNK EXECUTABLE"

I tried to run the process again, but I get an error after the mount command line teliing me the "link file exists". How to I get a do over Or do you know what I did wrong.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
ADB txpatch

Hello just wanted to let everyone know, that I got it to work via using Pull and push of the config file.

Thanks again, this is like a bug puzzle.

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Glad to hear the good news... Sorry I was gone awhile... now that you have root I'd suggest installing 'Root Explorer' as this has a builtin mount ro/rw button on each dir for it's filesystem... and long press on a file includes a text editor edit option... it makes a lot of things a lot easier...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] <Laharl>:
Could we get some youtube video tutorials going on this subject?

I kinda understand whats going on but seeing someone do something helps me learn alot faster.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pmbroth:
Thank you....

Brian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rraffensperger:
Battery Indicator

Upgraded to 0929 because I thought it fixed the battery charge status, but no change. Shows full right up to the moment it dies. Any way to tell if it is a hardware problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insight3fl:
Be sure you either forget or delete your other wifi connections and then one again check the supplicant file for ap_ scan=2 and priority highesst #.....

turn wifi back on and you should see scanning. I just had to redo mine this morning after connecting to my homee network, aand the file changed twice and i had te re- edit it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
I've edited the file "/etc/ts.conf" and changed these two lines:

module variance delta=1
module dejitter delta=250

Although the pen position is still a bit trembling (noticeable when you tap and hold an icon to drag it) it's a bit better and there are less taps accidentally read as movements.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hal_9000:
Gasp! That's what I didn't. But if I delete the other connections how do I connect to my router when I want? If I enable adhoc can only use adhoc? If so, then I guess I'll give it up while there is not a cleaner way to do it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] patmtp35:
i've tryed opengldemos_1.0 found on a rom for my HD2 and it works fine , as on my hd2 i was very surprised!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zap!:
That's a hardware problem many of us have, including me. However, most here have a battery indicator that works, no matter what the ROM.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] <Laharl>:
So I sent off my tablet on September 21, 2010 and according to USPS	Delivered Abroad, October 01, 2010, 10:00 am, CHINA PEOPLES REP so now I'm just waiting on a reply from Merimobiles to confirm that they got it and to find out the shipping date for my new replacement.

I hope that I get word soon I miss my tablet lol!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
I thought I read somewhere that a lot (all)of companies over there had holiday from Oct 1-4 But I could be mistaken but if not that may be why you don't get a response till after...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ronr:
Most companies here in China have a holiday from October 1-7. Hong Kong had October 1-4.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] laziod:
I don't know if this has been asked, but I have an HTC-EVO and a ZT-180 flashed with the 0929 rom. How can I tether the EVO to the ZT-180? I'm a total newb and I don't wanna pay sprint 40 bucks for the hotspot. Any help would be great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insight3fl:
You won't know if it has been covered unless you try search tool first...it has been covered as recent as one page earlier.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Radical-J:
Yeah, well I read it and still cannot get my Sprint Samsung Epic to connect either--so has ANYONE with a Sprint Android handset been able to connect their ZT-180 using wireless tether ???

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
You can switch back and forth just need to manually edit the file each time you want to switch to adhoc unless we can find some other way...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alessio2:
CB, post the part of your code where you have those SQL queries. We can find a solution together.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
I may post source code later.

There have been close to 70 downloads of my tool, but only 2 negative comments regarding functionality.

I wonder how it's working for the "silent majority", hehe ;)

BTW I'd recommend an adb install of this apk, not just a push. This app needs a uid assigned - an adb install is taking care of that.

Christian
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dmathieux:
I thought I had it. I'm now able to create a wifi connection to my windows mobile phone via the AndroidTether setting. However, when trying to connect to the internet, via the browers, it does connect. Using WMwifirouter, I've tried 3G to wifi and usb to wifi. Any suggestions?

Also, I can only connect when the WEP is set to testing in the wmwifirouter setting. When I add any WEP (open) key, I cant get my epad to even connect to the wifi.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jtbnet:
Some providers use a proxy for INet connection so you may have to configure WMWifirouter to use the Proxy... last person that got this to work had to...

WEP has been problematic for these tablets and I believe only works WEP (shared) key...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I could not connect to my open WEP network. Had to reset to shared key - still had issues, changed from 64 bit encryption to 128 bit - and now have no problems connecting to my WEP (shared) key

Have successfully connected since 0827 firmware ( have no history prior - tablet came with 0827 installed from other xda member )

Hope this helps someone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] emilio666:
I am one of those silent people, the problem is I have not received the zt-180 yet :o
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Silent majority #2 signing in. Downloaded and filed away for the next firmware release. I've already set up my tablet with the 0929 release and the RPM script to add AndroidId.

If I read the thread correctly - this program will install the AndroidId automatically, will not have to edit files - or run a script, correct ? Yes, still need to enter the id in the field - so maybe automatic is the wrong word :)

What does the program do if there is already an Id installed ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
It will show the existing ID and gives you the option to change it, if so desired. For not changing anything, just press the big round button on the front of your ZT-180 to exit the dialog.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I will give it a go this evening - and post the results accordingly. You mentioned adb install instead of adb push for this apk. Can you explain what the difference is ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
adb install invokes the package manager script on the device (/system/bin/pm).

I have no idea if that (and when that) happens when an app is just pushed to /system/app or /data/app, really.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mr_Nick666:
Tried it and this was the end result... Zenethink ZT-180
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
hmm ok thanks, seems like Superuser.apk is not granting my app superuser permissions on your device. I'll add this case to my FAIL count: |||

The weird SQL transaction error may have been a followup problem of the denied superuser access. I'll look into that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dmathieux:
Finally Success. I got a working adhoc connection using my windows mobile phone. Here is what I did.

- disabled wifi

- I implemented the the changes as described in several posts to the config files (ap_scan=2, mode = 1, priority = 99)

- I did not use wmwifirouter, but the free wifi router for windowsmobile. I set it up with the name AndroidTether and used the default ket (1234567890)

- Added the wep key to my epad using Wifi Advanced Configuration editor. I didn't know if it was under key 0 or key 1, so I added the key under both settings.

- enabled wifi. It connected to the wifi and all is good.

Hope this helps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yolan:
ZT-180/Zenpad Development/Genenral Website

The post count to this thread has gotten really long so I thought I'd share my Zenpad/ZT-180 blog/forum. I've been putting the roms up on the server directly so you don't have to use the ugly file share sites anymore. I also created a forum that might be used to divide up the topics seen here just a bit. I copied a lot of the howtos and files seen here for easy access. I tried to give credit where credit was due, but I may have missed something or got something wrong. Just let me know if I need to fix it.

I was away for a while so I may have missed some useful links. If you see something I should add to the site, please pm me.

zenpad.doubtech.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] insight3fl:
Welcome to the club! No need for 3g dongle...and free for something we already had..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oldvalve:
hi, just tried it and had the same error....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pepelillo:
Hi.

I'm interested in using some additional modules in the zt-180, I've been compiling linux kernel in x86 from slackware 0.9, but I'm really new in the embbeded world.

In fact what I'm trying to do is to "complete" the kernel with bluetooth support, CIFS etc. Is there any way to do that?. My first thougth was to download the Android kernel (same version) and try to compile it, but AFAIK I need something that alows a crosscompilation for ARM (of course), second I thougth that once compiled I could "copy" it (the modules needed )to the zt-180 "rooted" but I'm not sure if it's the way or decompile/decompress the system.img and recompress it, and reflash but I've read is not the way because I can find problems with the bootloader (u-boot).

Please can anybody give me some light?

Hope my english is good enough.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
No, compiling additional kernel modules would be your only choice. That is because a lot of proprietary and hardware specific drivers (timers, I/O, framebuffer) are in the Zenithink kernel and they refuse to hand out the source code.

The reason they cited to me is that they are afraid of other companies knocking off their design (but IMHO a knock-off could also be based on the binary-only firmware, so it's a bad excuse)

But even for compiling kernel modules you'd need to know the kernel's .config file they used, because some #define values can change the layout of critical internal kernel structures. If these don't match up -> boom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pepelillo:
Ok, I see.

Do you mean that if I use the exact Android kernel version, and after doing make menuconfig and selecting the modules option, if I compile this kernel with the resulting .config, the resulting *.ko modules can be "incompatible" with the stock kernel, even the modules (like cifs.ko) apparently don't depend on the "zenithink customized part", isn't it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
One more attempt: Here is a signed version of my AutoMarket app. According to Google all published apps must be signed, and the signing key must not be the development test signing key. If it is still broken now, let's shift discussion about this utility to a new thread. I don't want to pollute this thread too much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gameking:
they steal everything from the mods but dont hand out the source code....ROFL

i bought the Epad just because of this forum...that you are working on it...its pretty neat device...but omg the wifi is irritating...just disconnects every time (using the 0827 with Rmpscript)

On what mod are you now Christian ? i want to try yours again but i am afraid losing the market etc again...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
well if you find your modules are incompatible you could still try to change some options forth and back and try again. But that could be a lengthy process ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gameking:
hehe :D i installed flash but its heavy,calibrating the epad has no effect at all,using the mouse at the moment :D. but the wifi problem...is it the driver ?

dont you go crazy when it disconnects
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Christian Buchner:
Currently running stock 0927 with Contacts/ContacsProvider.apk pushed, busybox installed cleanly, market fix applied to build.prop. Not a mod really at this point.

0927 has an auto Wifi reconnect feature.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] forstmeister:
Same error as before, except my device is 10040
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I am also getting same error with the AutoMarket_signed.apk installed, not pushed to my tablet - I am getting device 10048

Hope this info helps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OpenMinded:
Hi Christian,

I installed 929 and used RPMscript to fix things, added android id manually.

So I had a Market state of starting download...

I decided to try your app. Gave it root permissions when it asked, then I got this transaction within transaction error.

Then when I was typing this, the device went to the dark screen and I unlocked it, the app showed my Android ID and an empty Imsi field.

I filled in that field, something changed and then a button showed to apply to db.

When I pressed that i got a java illegal state exception attempt to require a reference .. Sqlite.

When I reopened the app the imsi was there, so apart from some polishment, it seems to work.

I still ran the force stop on the market, then cleared cache and run market enabler, but still no payed apps.

Would be great if your app could enable that, maybe in a future version.

Thanks for all your great work!

I must say I am happy with 929 performance and stability, after installing apps and updated dalvik. now for flash and powersaving and it is just a great device :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
For seeing paid apps in Market: http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/5436-market-working-zenithink-180-a-9.html#post50580

For making Enabler settings permanent: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8004496&postcount=893
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
An external wifi usb dongle with the RT3070 chipset fixed that for me. The 0929 automatically reconnects when disconnected. http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/8138-new-android-firmware-0926-0929-released.html
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pluto63:
Try this i dont know why but it's working, get "Battery Booster(Free)" from market, the one with B-icon run it and leave it on the background, at first disconnect (normaly 3/4 min on my device) just pop up the BB and disable the wifi using the green icon button, then enable it again and wait till the wifi icon on top becomes active, leave app on background and no more disconects from then on... at least for me :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kokabunga:
Battery Booster and wifi disconnect

If what you said is true, perhaps wifi disconnection is due to a sort of power saving mode in ours ZT?

Anybody to search in this way?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sbazsi:
boot problem

Anybody can help me?

I just recieved a brand new Zenithink device. I turned on, firtst get the epad logo, than a linux penguin appears, after it writes: Android, and there is an underline scrolling. But here it stops.

What shall I do :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alessio2:
Try to flash it with new firmware.

Instructions are here: http://www.ibeau.net/tech/how-to-flash-new-firmware-on-zenithink-zt-180/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karlonicolas:
hi all.

tried this script from Fun's 17 September 2010 post, saved it in a file emobile at

/system/etc/peers/ppp

ttyUSB0

460800

crtscts

defaultroute

modem

noauth

noipdefault

persist

updetach

usepeerdns

user em

password em

connect 'chat "" AT OK ATDT*99***1# CONNECT'

and used terminal emulator to run pppd call emobile &

using a huwaei e160 modem.

it worked! i now have internet!

i am using 0926 rom.

hope this helps someone. :-)

from a happy newbie.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sbazsi:
I found it, and now it works. thank You!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OpenMinded:
Thanks for the info.

I do see paid apps, but when I download an app is still only see the starting download.... message.

I have waited a day now, which was needed last time on 827.

If I remember correctly I loaded MarketEnabler once on TmobileNL (the Market also shows suggested apps) and then it just worked (maybe no more suggestions, i did not notice.

I cleared cache, but still can't donwload apps.

Any1 else had this?

About the wireless : I only changed the Tx value from 100 to 20, no driver updated, I have no connection issues on this firmware (927/929 whatever).

I noticed only when I load device info it does not work.

Hope anyone knows a solution for the market...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] prscott1:
I'll vouch for this - I went through the same and compiled at least 20 versions of a tun.ko trying to make it work. I gave up. I'm giving up on everything with this pad except giving to my friend to play word games on it. lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
When downloads didn't work for me I had to reinsert my Android id again.