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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rcash:
Hi everyone,

First off I like to say that the Maylong tablet is a good beginner tablet for a $99 + tax. I wasn't expecting much from it since it was running a old version of android 1.6 aka donut. From spending sometime with it it not a bad device my wife love it because she said "she doesn't have to fire up the laptop to surf he web" she can do it on this device. The problems I have with this device will be the BATTERY can not get a good read of a fully charge battery no matter what I do it always read 70%. I even email maylong about it all I got was to leave it on the charger longer, How long do they want me to leave it on there for? I have left it on the charger for 16 hours still nothing. Next the WIFI after the screen go off you have to redo everything to connect back to your WIFI so what I did was go into the WIFI setting press the menu button on the screen you will see "scan and advanced" press advanced when you do you will see WIFI sleep policy press on that setting it to never this will fix the WIFI issue. The "sd card error" can be fix by going into the app drawer scroll down to settings when in settings go to "sound and display" while in there scroll all the way down to suspend timeout set it to 30 mins this will fix the sd card error message but at times you will notice the maylong getting hot if you are using it and charging it at the same time or if it charging while it on. I can't complain for a hundred bucks this is not a bad device I do find myself getting bored with it because my phone does everything this device does an even more on the other hand my wife love it. Her biggest problem with it is the battery also. For a tablet you can play with not bad I was reading some where that next year will be a big tablet push so for now I am OK with the maylong (until it doesn't hold a battery charge before my 30 days is up). At this time I'm working on installing apps so I report on my success plus angry bird is working having their app on on low-end device meaning it will work on the maylong soon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] famoussmiff:
My M-150 came in on Thursday. Just got home tonight. Opened the box, played with it for a few minutes. Loaded one of Tipster's ROMs. Still sucks. I am returning it on Monday.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Lol I didn't even get to loading a rom. Just not good enough. I loved the galaxy after playing with it but I keep reading about next year being the year of the tablet and that with gingerbread or even honeycomb that big things could be coming.

Looks like even samsung cut back on the galaxy to maybe reinvent it.

I'm just going to wait until the tablet I want is invented.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fast96:
startup?

Trying to get this tablet set up.

1; Can't seem to get the WiFi to stay connected. Keep getting "out of range" message in the available connection area, and it's only 2 feet away from the router. The router is set for plug n play. Nothing else has a problem with it.

2: Can't setup email account, hangs on checking incoming server settings....

3: Browser says I don't have an internet connection. Have Comcast Cable.

I like this unit, but it needs to access wifi, is there something I'm missing?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
Have you tried using the dongle with an ethernet cable and see if it will assign you an address that way...

I don't have a lot of experience with cable modems...kind of curious though...do you have one that is wi-fi enabled...if you haven't been using wi-fi with it...you may need to go into the router through the internet address and turn it on and set your settings from the router...CS with your cable provider should help you there...I always check the simple things when troubleshooting...so I'm not trying to be demeaning or smart to suggest this...I once worked on a printer for a client for an hour and a half...and couldn't get it to do anything...I presumed it was plugged in...but it wasn't...seems the lady had unplugged it with her foot and didn't know...that should have been the first thing I checked...it would have saved me a lot of time...from now on that's the first thing I check...hahahahahaha....

I was able to get my aim and gmail account to come up with no problem...but my hotmail and yahoo gave me some issues...still working on those...

The out of range just tells me that if you have a wi-fi router it's not set for wi-fi...unless you are using it on some other device...

Hope you get it figured out...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fdaremi:
I have a Sylvania too. And I really like it. What kind of upgrade did you do?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
The upgrade right from the manufacturer. The instructions to do it are in the little manual that came with the unit.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 95oRANGEcRUSH:
I am having a hard time deciding to get this tablet or not. Spending $500 for an iPad at this point is not feasible. Plus, I know that the tablet war is just starting and I have a feeling tablets are going to evolve very quickly.

I really just want something to browse the web, sling a few emails and maybe watch a little YouTube. I don't have high expectations and I figure it might be better to do these things on the Maylong as opposed to my first gen iPhone. Larger screen plus this thing has to be faster than my iPhone.

For someone like me with limited expectations would the Maylong be recommended? Also, I plan to root it if I get it. From benjbong's instructions it appears I can root easier than I can jailbreak.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jggally:
In for six ...

We bought 6 of these (3 orders of 2), saw no risk or downside.

First time droid user mysely, 30 years in real time sw dev, 5 years in linux embedded.

Love these. all work more than $100 worth for us. Mostly wanted browser and ereader ... got MUCH more than that.

Thinking of rooting them, WMT2.1.1.105, FW 1.6, serial M105A10 ... not real confident that today's tipster rom is my first target ... would appreciate any opininions of doing so, positive or negative ...

Giving these out to all of my family for xmas ... computing newbies, but user literate.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jggally:
In for six ...

We bought 6 of these (3 orders of 2), saw no risk or downside.

First time droid user mysely, 30 years in real time sw dev, 5 years in linux embedded.

Love these. all work more than $100 worth for us. Mostly wanted browser and e-reader ... got MUCH more than that.

Thinking of rooting them, WMT2.1.1.105, FW 1.6, serial M105A10 ... not real confident that today's tipster rom is my first target ... would appreciate any opininions of doing so, positive or negative ...

Giving these out to all of my family for xmas ... computing newbies, but user literate.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jggally:
re: In for six ...

Ordered these the last week of October, got hem late last week. All work out of the box w/o noticable flaws.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
Just received mine the other day. I really appreciate the flashing instructions. Please keep us posted on your Maylong device with the 2.1 rom. I'm giving it for an x-mass gift for my wife, who wants an ebook reader, and something to lightly surf the web.

I noticed some universal 7" tablet covers at Best Buy, which I should just bring the maylong tablet in and fit one.

The responsiveness is okay (no where near my Vibrant) the screen seems a little blurry, which could be caused by the invisible plastic screen cover. I'm going to side load the Kindle and Nook app I took from my Vibrant. I have a dual band b/g router which the maylong connected without a issue.

Other than the screen beaing a little blurred, and a little slow, everything seems okay.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
When you say 2.1.1.105, you mean the 2.1 (Eclair)?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
That's just the build number of the unit - has nothing to do with Android OS - it is still running 1.6.

Just checking back in before I return the Maylong back to stock and get my money back. Sounds like everyone seems to be fairly happy with it (again, after a series of posts where everyone hated it). I've followed this thread from the beginning and had certain expectations of this unit. I would say it met all of my expectations and then some, but I found that my phone does everything I need and more, so I will be returning it later this week.

As a re-cap, I tried the Sylvania tablet and the Ideos 7 tablet along with the Maylong. I liked the speed of the Sylvania tablet and the fact that it runs 2.1, but the button location, no camera and heating issues forced me to return it. The Ideos 7 was OK - it was fast, had full market access and was built very well, but the resistive screen on a $300 piece of hardware killed it. The Maylong's form factor, button location, responsive screen (for resistive) and price made it the overall winner for me, had I decided to keep it.

I agree with the poster that stated the tablet wars are just beginning. I may re-approach the need for a tablet in a couple of months and see where we stand then.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I also have the new ROM and it really improves the tablet. The battery life has been improved but you still cant get hours of use. I mainly use it to follow news on Twitter (via Seesmic), NPR and Engadget. For some reason Engadget kills the battery even though you cant listen/watch podcasts. Ive turned down the brightness etc but oh well it does good enough. As for a comic book reader I say it failed because loading a page takes long enough to lose interest in reading. Goodluck watching any videos linked to websites (yahoo,cnn) and I never tested Youtube since I rarely use it anyways. I would like to find a data cable but at least you can connect your phone via the dongle. At first I didnt think a 7" tablet would be ideal but I do like the form factor so maybe ill try the Nook Color next.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
for the life of me, i can't get the invisible plastic protector sheet off the front. Any ideas?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
I just started picking at the edge with my fingernail until a corner started to come up. I had to go around the entire screen before I found a place that came free.

Oh, and look - the Maylong got reviewed.

http://androidcommunity.com/maylong-m-150-android-tablet-gets-reviewed-20101122/

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/reviews/2010/11/worst-gadget-ever-ars-reviews-a-99-android-tablet.ars
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Just keep picking at a corner with your fingernail, you'll get it loose eventually.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
Got it! Thanks. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Returned my Maylong yesterday. I didn't mind the resistive screen, or the slow speed. I didn't even mind the lame battery life, or the heat it generated after prolonged use. It just wasn't much more useful than my phone, size-wise. And being that my phone does everything 10x faster, it made the tablet useless. The main reason I bought the tablet was to display guitar tabs, but 7" just isn't large enough. I really couldn't imagine buying the Galaxy tab for so much money. If it was a 10", hell yeah...

I think I may buy the Archos 101. Still trying to decide.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
I'm about to jump in rom flashing my Maylong, but before I do.. I want to back up the stock rom for that 'just in case' scenario. How did you guys have a stock rom? Was it something you downloaded?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
How are you returning your Maylong 'back to stock' after flashing other roms?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
I should have said "as close to stock as possible." I am going to use the beta 6 ROM from Tipstir's website.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jggally:
rooted my m-150

It is a serial # ma150A10 (on back of case) that had WMT2.1.1_150.

I useed Tipster's m150_scriptbeta010.7z.

All of the HW appears to be working.

Got to the app market and downloaded kindle, unfortunately the kindle store does not appear to complete loading in the browser (the progress bar gets half way and stops ... every time.

The su app complained that there was a newer version available, but it was unable to download/install it and it gave me some clues how to re-su it, but I neglected to write down those clues ... clues hereby requested.

I am testing this a bit before rooting our other 5 m-150's.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
I used m150_script108a.7z to root the Maylong. I had no problem using the Kindle app and it loaded my books (7 of them) relatively quickly. Moving page to page was slow, but it worked fine.

Since you are using the Market not specifically designed/supported for this use, updating any app is probably going to be hit and miss.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
For what you just stated as far as my experience is with the maylong I received it would serve you well...at 99 dollars and it appears they are shipping better and faster this could possibly be your device...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
My Wife has been taunting me with her first gen kindle and the new dx she bought a few years back...I have the kindle app and downloaded the books to my computer and the synced very nicely with no problems to my device...I had problems trying to purchase them off of the device...don't know why..

I am currently reading Pres Bush's new book and it's nice to look at the pictures in the book in color...something I remind my Wife about every chance I get...I also have documents to go...and I can read my pdf documents in color as well...this excites me...more than playing video on it...hahahahaha...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
For those of you looking at the Maylong and deciding what to do, Tipstir posted his "report card" on cheap tablets. Overall, the Maylong scored well.

http://tipstir.the-talk.net/android...of-android-tablet-s-data-tested-t481.htm#2140

On another note, the highest scoring tablet was the Coby Kyros. You can find a pre-order for it here:

http://www.adorama.com/CYMID70054G....opping Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_term=Other

I would almost consider the Coby for $149. I like the form factor, apparently the screen is glass and not plastic, and it uses the same ARM11 processor architecture that is found in the iPod touch. The Coby uses the ARM1176 rated at 800mhz, but runs closer to 720mhz. The iPod Touch runs at 620mhz for comparison.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] famoussmiff:
Returned the piece of junk Maylong to Walgreens today. Had to eat the shipping cost. Now to save up for the Galaxy Tab.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] D33PTHAWTE:
Got the maylong today, just isn't for me. Taking it back to walgreens.

I think I will give the pandigital novel a try. There is quite a bit of development for it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jggally:
stuck kindle market unstuck ...

I had to power cycle ... I assume it was clogged memory use, but not sure.

Bought my first ebook, works fine on the kindle app.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maestroteague:
"Stock ROM" before return

Well, after playing a great deal with the Maylong and the Sylvania, and then visiting some stores over the weekend to play with devices there, I've decided to take back both the tabs I have at home. I so wanted one of them to work out, but they both had fatal flaws for my uses. The Maylong is better with ROMS, but still terribly slow and laggy whether it's with internet or ebooks. The Sylvania was quick, but the lack of hard buttons for volume, home, back coupled with the battery problem my particular unit was having means that it is going back, too. After messing with an iPad and a Galaxy tab, I realized that these just weren't what I ultimately wanted. For use with chord charts for playing in the band, I'm thinking toward a 10", and I have to say that the Galaxy Tab's capacitive screen is REALLY nice. So even though I'd rather have Android than ipad, I don't think they're really ready for prime time yet, except for maybe the Galaxy tab and a few other devices that are equally high-priced. I can't see paying for a tablet what I could get 3 netbooks for the same price. I know it's not the same, but it's just part of the rationale in my head at this point. So I'll wait it out and revisit in 3-6 months with the avalanche of Froyo and Gingerbread tablets that are sure to come next spring. I've learned a lot from you guys and gals on this board, and through these experiences, so I say "thank you" to you all.

NOW MY QUESTION: I've flashed a number of ROMs on to the device. Which ROM should I flash on it before I return it? I don't know that the Walgreens people would really know the difference, but if they're going to resell it for a reduced price in the store, I was thinking that I would need to flash it so some unsuspecting person wouldn't be completely freaked out when nothing on the website or in the manual looked like what was on their tablet:D Which is the closest to Stock? Thanks in advance.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lawalty:
YES!!! Same here! I want to know if there is a stock rom out there that I can flash back too. Or even to just change the boot up picture to what it was before.. just a thought. Is there a stock Maylong M-150 rom out there????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Veritas 1:
Some minor Maylong tips

I've been following this site for awhile now and I want to thank all for their contributions -especially the Rooting and Android 2.1 upgrade which I hope to try soon. (has anyone successfully overclocked the Maylong's CPU yet?)

I got the Maylong on a whim - the $99 price certainly made it worth a look- and with all its flaws it's still an over-achiever for $99. This will not be my only tablet - I have a Archos 101 on pre-order now. But I am farily impressed for the price, yes it certainly has its issues, i.e.: weak wifi and battery life, but it is acceptable for the casual use I intend for it - basic ebook, email and web access in a very mobile friendly 7" form factor when I don't want/need to carry around the Archos.

To contribute, here's a couple of things I've found:

1. There has been mention of wifi sleep issues - well there is a fairly hidden setting I've found to control this: From App menu goto Setting > then Hit the Main menu physical button, or menu icon > Advanced. Here you can set the Wifi sleep policy- hope this is helpful.

2. I gotten Bluetooth to work also, I simply purchased a Rocketfish nano USB Bluetooth adaptor from Best Buy (these are available on web for less of course but I wanted to try this today) and plugged it into one of the USB/Ethernet dongle USB ports and under Wifi settings > Wireless controls > checked Bluetooh checkbox and , and then went into the Bluetooth settings and gave the maylong a name, and then on my Droid made my Droid discoverable, then on the Maylong selected Scan for Devices then I paired with the Droid. Long story short, you can easliy get Bluetooth working on the maylong M-150. I've also gotten several USB thumb drives to work concurrently with the Bluetooth.

Next I want to see if I can use my Droid to tether my Mylong using 3G - I think I'll ask Maylong support on if this can be done, and how.

Regards to all..

BTW I think the Nook cases will work with the Maylong as they are very comparible in their dimensions - I just ordered one from Amazon: "BoxWave Nero Leather Elite nook Case" that is highly rated by buyers.

$15.95 + 4.46 S&H...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maestroteague:
Just a clarification - NO ONE has gotten Android 2.1 to work on the Maylong - the hardware simply won't support that. When people have mentioned 2.1, that is the build number. It's still Android 1.6. I know this is somewhat confusing, but I want you to be clear about what you're actually getting. The alternate ROMs do speed things up a good bit, but you're never going to get Android 2.1 on this device - it's just too slow to run it. Would be like putting Windows 7 on a Windows 95 or 98 era hardware.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
There is a ROM for the ePad that Tipstir put out there without any support that indeed gives you Android 2.1. It is in alpha and some have got it to work on their ePad, but I have not seen any positive response for the Maylong. I tried to install the ROM and it failed. With that said, the ePad and the Maylong are almost identical in specs, so if someone could re-work the ROM and fix the screen flickering issue that was reported with it, it could probably work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
I used this one: http://tipstir.the-talk.net/rooted-...ked-wmt200_105-beta-m150006-11-15-10-t506.htm

I thought it was the most functional ROM Tipstir had that wasn't rooted or tweaked. It also more closely resembles what the box looks like, with the dock at the bottom - something the original ROM did not have (at least mine didn't).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Yesterday I installed the rom that Tipster made that was mentioned earlier in this thread. It speeds it up, makes typing with the finger much easier and adds the Market and Gmail. Greatly improved my feelings toward the tablet. I recommend it.

I have a Droid and a Droid X and never got involved in rooting or flashing roms, because I never felt personally that the phones needed it. But rooting and flashing the Maylong was super easy based on the instructions mentioned earlier in this thread. Really, the Maylong has just totally wetted my appetite for a "real" tablet, so I shall wait and see what becomes available, as the Galaxy is too rich for my blood, and more stuff should be coming soon. So, I am keeping the Maylong unless it dies on me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I feel the same way, its good enough until the newer android tablets come out. Hell I may still wait for the iPad 2 :P The Maylong unrooted is definetly a disaster! I swear if this thing had a better ereader experience I would be in love with it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] burning_temptation:
Maylong -150

So, I have been following the threads here pretty well and finally got my Maylong on Friday. Did not have a chance to play with it much till yesterday. I was very disappointed. Speed, touchscreen response, functionality. Just a poor design I thought. Then I decided to try Tipsters ROM. OMG, such a big difference. No problems on most everything, full App store. Angry Birds crashes, but other than that, no issues yet. Downloaded Trillian Astra for Android Beta, works well. I think I will keep my new toy, and be quite amused with it. With the new ROM running 2.1, its faster, more responsive, and almost everything runs. Thanks Tipster and everyone else for posting.

Burn
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 95oRANGEcRUSH:
I would LOVE to see a video of a rooted Maylong running one of TipStir's ROMs. I know there is one on youtube but it doesnt show much. I would appreciate being able to see how long it takes to open an app or browser, navigate through webpages, etc etc. Can anybody do this please?