yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tamage:
Hi!

Welcome! I fulled the zt-update folder and nothing changed.

Please my master, I'm windows hanging. Sorry. So step by step Please...

Bests: Tamage
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Hmmm, not sure what you need, all I said was to flash only the 0113 zImage. After a reboot of your tablet, connect it to your computer via the OTG with the tablet on, your computer doesn't try to install any drivers or anything (like for HTC)? Have you gone into your control panel and hardware settings, and see if anything has an ! on it that wants a driver or wants one to be updated?

Sorry, I don't have time right now to flash a double boot kernel and to check mass storage, perhaps someone else can help you, or if you can tell me exactly what problem you are having, I can see if something I know may help you.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tamage:
Hi!

Only I need to want:see the TF card.And this **** something....

Bests: Tamage
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tamage:
Mr Omrahum!

I made this and I can't calibrating the display......On the menu and shut down buttoms the ZT-180 see the TF card and the zImage file and not others but after then I can't working with the "settings". WRONG CALIBRATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

Bests: Tamage
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Calibration issues? Did you flash the whole 0113 ROM? I asked you to only flash the kernel (zImage). There are calibration issues if you flashed the system.pack.img from erlair_android.rar, you need to use the files from erlair_android_2.rar. Or am I misunderstanding you?

For a calibration issue in general, you can try to delete the pointercal file in /data/misc or the pointercal and/or pointerraw files in the /data/etc, and reboot, and see if that helps (try not using the calibration tool first and see how the calibration is).....

You can also try to flash the mass_storage kernel from 1126 if you don't mind older firmware (I don't think you should have problems with the 1126 kernel, but of course, I could be completely wrong) - http://www.mediafire.com/file/16bb9h7akkuuhx7/mass_only_sd.rar

http://www.mediafire.com/?19kzx4qyx5uqp

Sorry if you messed your tablet because of bad information given by me, just wish i could understand you better (your last post)........
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atp_uestc:
why don't you calibrate it yourself? it's so easy.

important: to save calibrate data,

first create hive/usr part with tool part2_usr.exe(hidden) at /windows directory.

then reboot.

then calibrate.

last press power button for one time to save hive data.

(this is for Wince not android)

from now, i will check TitaniumBackup, at now i will check the sofeware compatible, if you has important soft not worked good please list and email to me. dyliao@zenithink.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
I think the key is to make sure that the ZT-180 is rooted. I had trouble with Z4Root 1.3 which in my case didn't seem to root correctly. Which is why I used Universal Androot 1.6 although it installs an old version of su you can use Superuser to update it. If Superuser complains that updating failed and stores the su file in a zip file on your sdcard this is probably because root is not actually working. Test it using terminal emulator and issuing su but remember to remove the terminal emulator entry from your supperuser list. Although I can get TB to work provided the ZT-180 is correctly rooted, the tablet keeps loosing root and I'm not sure why. I thought TB was causing the problem, but I'm loosing root even when TB hasn't been used. I'm going to try rooting via ADB but as I can't get adbwireless to work I'll need to find a 32 XP/Vista machine. If I find a permanent solution to keeping the ZT-180 rooted and TB running properly, I'll update the forum.

Anyone any idea how a rooted ZT-180 can spontaneously loose root?

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
hi

I've updated my zt180 to 1204 (Android 2.1). It's stable.

I would like to use Skype with voice (Skype to Skype).

I've installed 3 versions of Skype :

1- Skype : doesn't sign-in. The message "Signing in" keeps forever. To exit, I have to kill the application.

2- Skype (BETA) : it has only the chat feature

3- Skype mobile : just after starting this application it tells me "We're sorry, but Skype couldn't detect your phone number and will now close"

Did anyone manage to make a Skype voice call on 2.1 ?

Does it need 2.2 ? if yes, which ROM version would you recommend ?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bignikescar:
the main reason is the skype doesn't support zt-180. they dont have attension on this pad.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
Hello there!

I also can not get TB to work properly (it made its job just once from 30 runs approximately, and on top of that made it incomplete stopping unexpectedly and not running again for some time). But it did not affect root! On other forums I have seen similar complaints regarding TB, so it seems to be a common problem with this software running on ZT-180 (on other devices it is working smoothly). So I have decided to forget it and to use MyPhoneExplorer which can make full backup of the unit (I use it on W7 32b), or to use Absolute System Root Tool on unit itself which can make backup to each application. I am using 1204 fw with no problems and rooted my device with Universal Androot 1.6.1 in 5 seconds.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karlonicolas:
hi all.

tried to install 0113 several times with success. but calibration in eclair2 rar file is still non responsive. i don't think it's my slate because i was able to install the previous roms following the instructions here with success, save for 0113.

can't calibrate with the new eclair2 rar file. help please.

also, can the experts here assist in the left volume button menu. there are several options that appear if you press them several times.what do they mean?

thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karlonicolas:
the pointercal directory appears missing in 1113. i wil reinstall.

edit:

already tried reinstalling and failed twice. note that i used the new files (elair2 rar) but to no success.

i even reinstalled installed 1204 (which i found wonderful) and copied the pointercal file, then installed back the 1113 rom beta and copied the 1204 pointercal file, but did not work. i tried calibrating numerous times, but the touch screen just won't respond. finally, i reinstalled 1204, and the touchscreen was working fine.

i don't know what i did wrong, but i installed strictly following the instructions. :-(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
Shouldn't Skype application be agnostic of the hardware ?

Skype for Windows works regardless if the laptop is an HP or Acer or Toshiba ...

Why should there be any dependency between ZT-180 and Skype ? Would it be possible to have a workaround not involving Skype developments ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
Even if one can force Skype with voice function run on ZT-180 (lucky him!), I believe it wouldn't be possible (physically) to use voice on most these units because the microphone channel on this devices is extremely noisy - just try to use Voice Recoder preinstalled and you will see... That noise was mentioned many times on forums. And the reason is not a bad microphone used (I have changed mine to a good and tested one) but very bad design of audio channel.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
Still, I don't understant why Skype is dependant on the hardware.

Could somebody test Skype voice on ZT-180 with Android 2.2 ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bignikescar:
because skype application uses hardware such as mic or webcam which is independant from android general kernel drivers. even some webcam maker could not native support for windows, so they provide their own drivers.

in order to make this happens, either zenithink or skype make their source open and public could take part in. but this never gonna happen. another way is that they work together, which I see it not going to happen, neither.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
The problem with TB is that it uses ps to check if an app is running before backing it up, and the ps command does not complete causing ps to hang. To check this is the case open a terminal and issue su to get root then issue ps and if it does not return control to the terminal (i.e. #) then ps has hung, and this causes TB to hang as well. I think that the reason ps hangs is because su is broken, hence the need to remove/reinstall root. Once ps completes correctly TB works fine, i.e. the problem is not with TB per se rather with a system function (ps) not returning control back to TB which causes it to hang.

Thanks for the info on the apps you use to root and backup as they may come in useful if I can find them.

starfighter
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
thanks bignikescar for this clarification.

the Skype application is failing to even sign-in. I guess that this is independant from detecting audio drivers.

Can somebody -having Android 2.2 installed- do me a favor and test if Skype signs in ?

If not, which 2.2 ROM for ZT-180 would you recommend me install ? I have presently 1204 installed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] karlonicolas:
For the first time i gave up on installing a rom. The touchscreen just doesnt work. Im really happywith it though because adhoc works, dual boot works, adb and mass work. I even saw swypebeta work in 0113 but didnt in 1204 and 2.2. Please fix touchscreen as this is the only issue i saw in this great release.

Fyi- my only issue is nonresponsive touchscreen even using erlair rar2 files.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
I'm using the Froyo Beta now that vivison found a su that works on it. I too was unhappy with my touchscreen after flashing the 0113, so when I flashed froyo, I used the USB method and selected memory scrub also, now my touchscreen is back to working order....

Froyo is confusing me though, dont know why it always looks at /mnt/harddisk instead of the sdcard, had to move my backup of ADWex settings into that folder in order to restore them, wouldn't look at /sdcard for the files, aways /mnt/harddisk......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
But in my case the unit still keeps root! Everything works fine except TB.

These programs (and more) you can get at 4PDA.ru (use Google, put this url and program name in a search string; sorry, I am not allowed yet to insert a link) - just needs a registration to download (and some understanding of Russian) ;-).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
On the HSG X5A, that also runs Android 2.1, editing the build.prop file allowed me to login to Skype Beta and use the test function to make sure that the mic works.

The changes to build.prop are minimal

I used root explorer to select build.prop and edit the file as text as follows:

change: ro.kernel.android.checkjni from 1 to 0 ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0

change: dalvik.vm.heapsize=32m (if necessary)

exit editor saving build.prop for which you will need to enable rw in root explorer.

If you prefer you could use adb to pull build.prop and edit it prior to pushing it back.

This might not work on the ZT-180 but as it is an easy change give it a try.

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
I agree that root appears to be OK but if you do as I suggest and run a terminal emulator, issue su and have superuser give terminal root priviledges then issue ps you will find that it does not terminate, and this is why TB hangs. Replacing su fixes the problem for me, but it doesn't last long and I don't "yet" know what is causing the problem, but it is probably not TB

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
That was done as soon as I installed Skype (and Skype did not even log me in) but did not help on ZT-180. BTW, dalvik.vm.heapsize on my ZT was already set to 32!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
I did this, but a bit another way: I started terminal emulator, then it asked automatically for root privileges, then in terminal I issued SU command and then PS command - and it hanged each time somewhere in the middle of list. So I had to shut down terminal each time after running PS. But PS command is a part of BusyBox, AFAIK, which was installed by TB itself (BB ver.1.15). So I found BB ver.1.17, installed it and got the same result - it hanged. Maybe this system needs some old version of BusyBox???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
I wasn't able to change build.prop using root explorer. I get the message "You cannot edit this file because the file system is read-only", although I think that I have root previleges.

I will try tomorrow with ADB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
I tried this and it flashed fine but my gps won't work. I bought the same one that you said that you had. The Canmore GT.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Mmm, strange, I'm on the Froyo Beta now, but let me see if I can remember....

did you enable gps in settings/location&security, turn off the tablet, attach the USB GPS, turn on the tablet and then try ls /dev/ttyUSB* from terminal or adb shell and see if it returned ttyUSB9?

then opened maps and checked your location?

are you sure the 1126 kernel was flashed successfully?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
i checked it in the terminal and it says that it is not found and i followed the instructions just like you said and I have flashed it correctly. everything else is working great.

and is the froyo beta any better?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Like you I thought ps was part of busybox but on checking it is part of toolbox. To check list (ls) /system/bin and you will see ps --> toolbox. Unfortunately, this begs two questions: why ps does not complete and why does removing/reinstalling root make any difference? I don't know enough about Android or Linux to progress and hopefully resolve the issue permanently. In the meantime I'll just make sure ps works before running TB.

starfighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Root Explorer mounts nand as read only (RO) by default but the top of root explorer there is a button in white Mount R/W click the button and then select build.prop with a long press and you can edit the file as text. Hope this helps.

starfighter 1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mermigas:
For me everything works now OK , dual system and SD mount.

Only problems so far

- Root the device and

- Making another keyboard working ( Gingerbread or Smart Keybord)

Edit. Rooted with z4root and after deletion of Android Keybord the Gingerbread Keyboard working normally
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
So it seems that the unit has PS in 2 places - in Busybox and in Tools. (Run terminal and type in Busybox - you will see PS inside). But look at this - when you first time run TB or when you have your first problem running TB, it offers you to download the latest version of Busybox. In the same time that is TB who is starting PS. Seems to me (using just simple logic) that TB more likely runs PS from its own downloaded fresh Busybox than from Tools.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Hmmm, and GPS is enabled in settings and you allowed google to use your location? Very strange, don't know what to tell you....

Still getting used to it, it is a beta froyo, had to do many manual fixes, and I'm using ADWex Launcher (since I already paid for it), so probably having a different experience than most other people trying it. ADW Launcher and all the tweaks I've done, it only seems to run just as well as the 1030 eclair ROM right now, but it's only been a couple of days since I've been using Froyo Beta after not feeling like setting up my tablet to work correctly on the 0113.......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starfighter1948:
Great minds think alike I just checked to see if there was a difference between issuing ps which would use the symlink and call toolbox, and issuing busybox ps either from that installed by the root process or by TB and they all hang. However, I'm not sure whether the fact that there is a symlink for ps means that the toolbox version is always used to action the ps command. I'm tempted to remove the symlink pointing ps to toolbox using rm but I'm not really sure if this is a good idea. I'd need to replace ps with a symlink to one of the two busybox versions. What I can't understand is why sometimes re-rooting makes a difference to the ps command as rooting doesn't install toolbox.

Perhaps re-flashing just zimage or system would cure the problem without disturbing our installed apps and setup, but we'd need to re-root (I think).

Not knowing much about android or linux I'm a bit reluctant to fool around removing and replacing symlinks. Perhaps someone with more knowledge could advise whether this would cure the problem. I think you need to use the rm command to remove the symlink connecting ps to toolbox, and ln to create a symlink for ps that points to one version of busybox.

stafighter1948
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
Well, today I re-flashed the system to another ROM version (removed userdata.pack.img from the package in order to save all my apps and setup) - re-rooted it (you were right!) - all the same with PS and TB. Experiment failed... Reinstalled SU - all the same.

And I am also no expert in Linux:mad:, so the only way for me is to wait for some very clever guy solving this, and to use that software mentioned earlier. There must be something specific to this ZT-180 device, I think... on my Android phone TB works fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
I tried this but I got the same error. The file is still write protected. Maybe I'm not rooted, although I think that ROM 1204 is rooted. How to check (other than using ADB (su) ?

In fact, I've tried to use ADB, but the connection with Laptop is not working (same laptop from which I've flashed my ROM !). I'll try to fix this issue
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qmanager:
DO not check - it is not rooted (no one of the official ROMs is rooted). Use Universal Androot, choose option Superuser for 2.0-2.2 - and you have root in 2 seconds.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
should i use the ftdi from 1126 or 1030? what i did just to make sure was I flashed it with the 1204 .img's without the userdata.img and used the 1126 ftdi x600. made sure that gps was enable at boot and had the canmore gt-730f plugged in before i booted it up. (the gps works in my ubuntu navigation perfectly) i boot it up and let everything load which takes about 10 minutes because all my system info widgets. then i will go into terminal and $ mount then after that loads i input Is /dev/ttyUSB* and it comes back with Is not found.

would i have better chances it i updated to an more recent firmware? if you think so could you send me the links to the firmware.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tamage:
Hi!

I'm only installed the (or only wanted it ) zImage. But I installed it?How need?

Where can I found the data/etc folder???????????

Bests: Tamage
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] miromar:
Thanks to your help, I was able to modify the parameter in build.prop. But it did not allow Skype to sign-in.

Any other ideas ?

Or shall I try to upgrade to 2.2 and test Skype ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tamage:
Hi!

I go back to 1204 fw and no calibrations problem. Only want to see th ZT-180 from my win7 64 bit PC. How can I make it ( for example the TF card seeing ).

Bests: Tamage
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lmemperador:
you have to use 1126 with zimage-mass storage

and install htc driver, and automount.apk

that's all. good luck (i am on win xp 32 bit)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
The ftdi kernel is only with the 1126 beta files, but I think all the kernels that are availble for the 1126 have usb gps availability, but I could be wrong, also it's not Is, but ls (L) which should show you that it's enabled ttyUSB9, on 1204 I did the command and it said ttyUSB0 - which won't work with this dongle. I am not sure if any other ROMs has ttyUSB9 enabled, will check the Froyo Beta for you now......

Update: Yes, the Froyo Beta has it enabled....

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\>adb remount
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
remount succeeded
C:\>adb shell
# ls /dev/ttyUSB*
ls /dev/ttyUSB*
/dev/ttyUSB9
# df
df
/dev: 94364K total, 12K used, 94352K available (block size 4096)
/mnt/asec: 94364K total, 0K used, 94364K available (block size 4096)
/system: 262144K total, 119216K used, 142928K available (block size 4096)
/data: 1048576K total, 569400K used, 479176K available (block size 4096)
/cache: 98304K total, 4616K used, 93688K available (block size 4096)
/mnt/harddisk: 540672K total, 80676K used, 459996K available (block size 4096)
/sdcard: 31146496K total, 21535760K used, 9610736K available (block size 16384)
/mnt/secure/asec: 31146496K total, 21535760K used, 9610736K available (block size 16384)
#
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
how does the froyo beta compare to the 1204 that I am running now. does it load any faster? does it use less overall ram so more ram can be used for programs?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
I just tried it wil LS and it gave me ttyusb9 but i still can't get map droid to find me so i am trying osmand
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
Like I said .....

I need to be outside in order for the GPS to work (clear sight of the sky so multiple satellite signals can be obtained), but if the dongle led starts turning on and off you know it's searching and trying to work at least, which only happens after it gets a signal from 1 satellite and starts searching for others, have you gotten that far yet? First time I tried it from indoors it had me at location 0, 0, it wasn't till I went outside that the dongle started flashing and gave my correct location......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rdnckreaper:
i stood outside for like 10 mintues and it never started blinking. i reckon i will just try it again and leave it outside for a little bit to try and get it.

would you mind emailing me when the froyo beta is more stable so i can try it. i would assume that it has more compatibility with different things.

I am hoping that I will soon figure out how to open up the .img files and can create my own version with the drivers that i am wanting to use for my gps, bluetooth, and webcam.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omarahum:
I'll give you a heads up when the next Froyo Beta is available, it's not too bad right now, and I assume that with the built in stock Launcher (forgot which one it was) it was pretty fast and looked nice, got slow after installing all 270 of my apps and changed the launcher to ADW Ex.....

Good luck with making your custom images, seems right now most things are in the kernel and not the image, or the kernel will overwrite the system files on boot, maybe that's what all the debug files that he released at the same time as the Froyo beta are for, haven't looked at them though, but the readme states.....