yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
OK, dumb question time - my specialty, BTW - I downloaded a 82.9 mg zip file, called EPAD256.1.988.3k.7z, and am now ready to copy it to a SD card, before transferring the SD card to the tablet. Do I simply copy the entire zip file (zipped), do I un-zip it first? I'm not unfamiliar with android devices (I have three rooted Droid phones) but an android tablet is a new experience for me.

I follow the bulk of the installation instructions OK, but the talk of the "script folder" is what is confusing me, and any help is greatly appreciated.

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] afavre:
If this is like the rest of these, when you unzip, it will be a script file. The script file goes on the sd card. SD card goes in the slot, then turn the device on. Screen will show progress and prompt you to remove the card when it is done. Good luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] afavre:
Can Anyone Link All Potential Roms in a Single Post (or Links)

Sorry to not do ALL the hunting myself, but after 60+ pages, I am having a tough time finding the working roms, if any. I know of one. Any chance there is a WIKI or someone that could link all of them in one post?

Also, if anyone can give me the gist of where to find the ones TIPSTER has done (and maybe those are the only ones), I will be happy to dig there as there isn't a bunch of posts of all the other devices or the shipping issues.

Thanks in advance for your help. I currently have this script running

m-150_scriptbet a010

and works fine, but willing to tinker if you feel there are others worth trying.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] afavre:
Review - M150

Despite all of the pro's and cons listed previously and being only a novice with rooting tinkering, I will say this device is what you would expect for $99 on a pharmacy website.

For the layman, if you want something you have to baby, tinker with, and possibly add a little "duct tape and bubble gum," then this is fun. It is not a $250 device and it isn't a $600 ipad.

For $99, this is fun to try and change the software, learn a little about maylong, and surprise yourself when you get all the setting tweaked where you want it.

You will not easily type on the keyboard. Maybe the stylus will help, but I refuse.

It also works a little better when you remove the 2nd layer of plastic on the screen.

Here are the problems I had:

1) Power supply did not work - called 800 #, immediately was sent a new power supply.

2) Power connection on device was not sound and hard to get the device charged, immediately shipping a replacement pad as I write this.

Don't know if anyone else experienced this, but why the hell the couldn't find a better fitting power supply, I will never know.

If this was a $200+ device, I would take it back immediately.

For $99, what the heck is the complaint?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
**Now** I see what I did wrong. Originally, I created an empty file, called "script" and used winzip to unzip everything to that empty file. Just now, I moved that unzipped earlier file and simply told winzip to unzip the thing to my desktop. Low and behold, it created a file named "script" with everything in it. THAT is what I'll use to install to my SD card.

Thanks for your help! :)

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fast96:
Be sure to reformat your sd card with fat32 to remove the other files. The script file should be the ONLY file on there.

I tried both m-150-scriptbeta files ( -006 & -010) , the -006 worked best, the -010 seemed slow in comparison. Don't know if there was something else causing the issue.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I am currently running m-150_onscriptbeta10c.7z (http://tipstir.the-talk.net/m150a10...-rom-mod-beta-m150010c-12-02-10-t680.htm#3276) dual boot. I havent noticed a huge upgrade to the battery or wifi. I really wish there was a way to get the battery life up. That is the main draw back to me and no matter how long you charge it you never get 100%. Sometimes it will show 100% but immediately shoots down to 75%.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Partial update: I installed the script on the SD card and the installation seemed to go OK but when it rebooted, it went into a kind of boot loop. It would go to the point where the new desktop was just becoming visible...then power off. OK, so I then installed tz211_script_112d.7z, and THAT did the trick.

More later...

LATER: That particular rom, while it installed, did not give me root or access to Gmail or the Market. I then installed tz211_script_112d.7z and that gave me root and access to the two Google apps as well as significantly speeding up the operation of the tablet. The only drawback is that Superuser doesn't seem to be working right, and Root Explorer and Titanium aren't able to gain root access. Is there an easy correction or replacement for Super User?

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
I ended up getting a Galaxy Tab!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
The problem with the Galaxy Tab is that data package that you have to get from Verizon. It's too expensive, and I can run the Maylong off of my home wifi setup for no charge.

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
The data plan is NOT required for any longer than the first month. I paid 20 dollars for 1 gb, which was the cheapest. But I plan on only using wifi at my home for it, once that first month is up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Hmmm, if you're not locked into a one year contract, then the Galaxy becomes more of a viable option. I wasn't aware of the one month only deal from Verizon.

Thanks for the tip! :)

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
I'm currently so pissed at Samsung I waste my money on the tab. They'll never upgrade it only launch a new one with gingerbread. That's their m.o. these days.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Samsung does have a bad rep for updates but I bought the tab knowing it is running froyo and am totally happy with that. Besides I'm sure the awesome devs on this very site can cook up something.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rcash:
Hey everyone it seem like this thread of the maylong have got quiet. I wonder if it due to a lot of people returning theirs? I have some good news to people who still have their maylong the people who create angry birds will be creating a lite version of it to run on low end devices like the G1, mytouch, hero and etc! :D Meaning it will be able to run on maylong soon! If you have pass on the maylong for hope to finding a better tablet well motorola is releasing their tablet soon it will be running honeycomb 3.0 check it out on youtube the tablet is call Motorola Everest.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bpotts:
That's a good question,, perhaps some of us are just happy with the ROM which Tipster graciously supplied a week or so ago.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Is there a root and some sort of custom rom for the maylong M-150? Since there is over 70 pages it would take a long time for me to read all of them.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Try this: http://tipstir.the-talk.net/m150a12...0-od-rrmktapitz115fwmt211_10512-8-10-t774.htm

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Yup, the potential has been reached thanks to Tipster and now its time to move on to something from the big names with more support. I will keep the tablet for simple web browsing and news/social apps. Sadly the Maylong battery sucks and ebooks just can't load fast enough.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LordApocolypse:
maylonggroup.com is their website. They have it for $99 and evidently Walgreen's isn't going to sell it anymore.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Did anyone else receive a letter from Walgreens saying that your email address may have been given out to spammers? As if their bs with screwing up my order, lying about inventory, giving out false information, mischarging me and everything else wasn't bad enough, now my email address will get hammered with more spam.

Thanks, Walgreens.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cealribo:
Hi there. I have the same problem. Which ROM did you use? How or from where I can download it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Got the same email. Glad I gave them my spam email.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tanneji:
How do you install the tipster rom? all i have is the 7-zip file.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
I'm not sure of your problem, but the rom I used was here: http://tipstir.the-talk.net/m150a12...0-od-rrmktapitz115fwmt211_10512-8-10-t774.htm

Worth a try, it improves speed considerably and allows true rooting.

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Unzip it - I used WinZip - and it becomes an unzipped file named "script". Put that unzipped file on the SD card, insert it in the M-150 tablet (turned off), plug in the power cord, restart it and let it rip. It announces that it is updating the system, and it *is*. When it's done it tells you to remove the SD car and when you do, it shuts off. When you restart, there's the new rom, installed and ready to rock & roll.

-Mike
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Anthony...I must apologize...I had two tablets at the time...finally sent the Maylong back...they didn't even know I had it...but honesty is the best policy...I reported that I had pandora working on the Maylong...but later realized it was on my other device which reportedly has an arm926 450mhz cpu...looks like it is running 350mhz...I listened to it all morning as I was finishing up preparations for our Thanksgiving meal...never hitched not even once on this device...so it surprises me that it wouldn't run on the Maylong...since then I have rooted the other device..and haven't tried it since then...I dropped the dern thing and it cracked the screen which was glass...folks...when that happens...the touch is practically out of the question...I took the thing apart and found out these things are pretty well built...I was surprised...I now have to use a mouse to use the device...but it's still working in that respect...getting a replacement screen at this time is almost impossible...at least from my research...

so I let all know...treat that screen with great respect...it's flimsy glass if it ever breaks or cracks it will cut the circuit that it uses to triangulate where you touch the screen...underneath the glass is a regular lcd monitor that is about a quarter inch thick...

Blue
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The batteries used with these devices generally have only 1500 mah...some have between 3000 and 3600 mah per hour...the "mah" stands for "milliamperes per hour"...the more "mah" the batteries possess will give you longer uptime...I think the maylong may only have a 1500 mah battery...

Also of note when it comes to any batteries...a little less with li-on batteries...from the first charge on you lose a small part of the "mah" due to something called the memory affect...look this up on the internet...I keep hoping with all the research out these days on battery power...that someone would come up with a solution to this problem...but then again...maybe they aren't looking for a solution...

When I had my other device apart I ran it...the heat came from the cpu and other chips on the main board...the wi-fi chip really got hot...so you know it is eating a lot of the power...there is absolutely no cooling on these devices...perhaps with some type of cooling it could improve the efficiency of the power uses since heat translates into power consumption...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Hey Blue,

Just wanted to follow up and let you know that I managed to latch onto a custom rom which allows full root, the "real" Market & Gmail. It also speeds thing up on my M-150 quite a bit. Additionally, I purchased the combination case/keyboard, and THAT makes a big difference. I'm not adverse to typing on screen (I've got three Droid phones), and I used a stylus, back in the day, when I had my Palm PDA - but an actual physical keyboard is *so* much better for typng on this tablet. It's faster, easier and increases my enjoyment of the device exponentially.

You gave up too quickly Dude! Should have held onto it awhile and played around with it. This guy Tipstir is a regular Black Droid (he makes custom roms on DroidForums.Net) when it comes to roms for the M-150 - I'm on rom number 4, but this one I'll probably keep for awhile. :)

-Mike
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
Mike,

Walgreens sent me the device after I stopped the payment on it. The device they sent to me should have never been sent and was never paid for. When I contacted Customer Service the day I sent it back to them...I at first asked them the status of the order...and they told me it was canceled by them...that's when I asked them why it showed the item shipped but I never received any notice and tracking number...she once again assured me that the item was canceled from Walgreens. That's when I revealed to her that I actually received the tablet...I didn't let them know I had played with it...and she sent me a label and I sent it back. I knew I couldn't keep it...plus my Wife was on me as well to send it back. I kind of wished I had of kept it though after my other device ended up with a useless cracked touch screen and offered to pay them for it. I am looking into another tablet now...this one still works but I have to use a mouse with it...and I have seen some with the folder and keyboard with combination prices...I am looking for Android 2.2 and may wait for the 3.0 version...I really want something that will actually allow flash games and video...my new LG Vortex and my Wife's new Moto Droid 2...both have 2.2 but neither play flash videos or games...so that has me somewhat disappointed. The Droid 2 has a 1 Ghz processor...mine only has a 600 mhz...so that is not the reason why...I was under the impression that all 2.2's could play flash videos at least...I am still reading on the development of Android programming...

Glad the M150 is working...I am glad I have had some experience with a lower priced device...it has helped me to know what to look for in another device...

Hope you have a very Merry Christmas...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ultra Droid:
Blue,

Got a question: Are your Droid phones rooted? That single step could solve a number of problems. If you're NOT rooted, but want to be, wander over to droidforums.net and check out the scene.

-Mike
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Mike,

These phones are not rooted...I am sure my Wife is not going to let me root her device and she may have a problem letting me root mine due to the warranties involved with the phones...

I have checked out that sight...and on this sight one has reported rooting the Vortex...but I have not seen or heard from anyone exactly how to do it...I would like to get some of this crap off of this Vortex that I don't need so I could free up the internal memory...who thunk that so many apps can't be moved to the sd card...what the hey...

Blue....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Apparently Viewsonic is going to be giving users the option to use stock android on the G tablet since so many people have been returning them. Not sure if that's reason enough to drop $400 on this thing, but it definitely makes it more appealing. Not to mention the custom roms availbe for this that, from what I've read, are excellent.

Not too many other great options in a 10" tablet that I know of.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
After trying many different tablets over the last couple of months, I finally went with the NookColor. The resistive screen on the lower end tablets were too hard to really do anything productive. Once I gave up on getting one as a Christmas gift for my Dad, I decided to get one for myself and use it for my side IT business to quickly troubleshoot network issues and change passwords, user access, etc.

Here are the ones I tried (in the order that I purchased them) and some highlights:

Sylvania tablet (from Sears/Kmart) - fast processor, played Angry Birds well, cheap build (got hot), no camera as indicated on packaging, poor responsive screen.

Ideos 7 - fast processor, lots of features other tablets under $300 do not have (3G Sim Card, dual cameras, full Market access), slow screen, difficult to type on, over-priced.

Maylong - in all actuality, I wish I had kept my Maylong, but by the time it arrived it was 3 weeks into my purchase and I had to make up my mind quick. The resistive screen (while actually very responsive) and the slow processor was the deciding factor for returning it.

Velocity Cruz Reader - once tweaked, I had the processor running at 800mhz. However, the Cruz Reader does not have a graphics processor, which made it nothing more than an internet-enabled e-book reader. Too bad, I liked the build quality of it.

Coby Kyros 7005 - my favorite resistive screen tablet. It had everything you could want - fast processor, 2.1, good build quality (had a metal frame), excellent touch screen, overpriced at $200 unless you get it on sale (or buy the China tab version X5a for $150). For $50 more I could get the NookColor with a capacitive screen, support from Barnes and Noble, a guarantee to an update to 2.2 and a good graphics processor (not to mention a 1024x600 screen).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
What do you think of the Nook Color? Have you loaded any custom ROMs yet?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Selling my Maylong M-150

Im selling my Maylong after getting the Nook Color. I am hoping Flash and a few social apps get included soon on the NC. So far I am very happy with the NC (unrooted). If the NC ever gets a simple root (like Tipsters Maylong roms) I will quickly root this sucker.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shidell:
Has anyone tried actually making a clean build of AOSP for the Maylong?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Still reading this post as it was my first attempt with a Android tablet. I finally ended up with the Pandigital Novel, which I rooted and flashed a new ROM on and now have Market and Gmail and most everything else. The only thing I wasn't able to get working so far was Angry birds.

But gotta thank everyone here for keeping my curiosity alive and working through rooting and flashing a device for the first time. Who knows my phone may be next if Samsung and AT&T don't get their freaking act together.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Sorry to bring back this dead post! Has anyone removed the plastic back cover? If so, I was curious if it would help to drill small holes into the cover to let heat dissipate. I still use my Nook Color but I hate to see the Maylong sit around. Id like to take it on trips and not worry about it being stolen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] neobigd:
Ah the classic heat mod. Find some power leads and throw a low profile fan on the back... :P

No but really...let us know if they root the NC soon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] motoelliot:
Circle batt mod for maylong 150? Please?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shidell:
If anyone has one of these and would like to sell it, I am looking for a cheap device to further my Android ROM development/porting education.

Please message me privately.

Thanks. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] speedwayhippie:
Has anyone got the built in microphone to work?

My M150 purchsed last December is stock except for an external keyboard and a 2 gig SD card. I have recently downloaded some apps from Amazon's Android App Store and all worked fine except the ones that need a microphone. There is also no sound on the camcorder videos. I had never tested the mic until recently. There is a tiny hole at the top right of the Malong that says mic but Malong's website does not list a built in mic in the specs. Has anyone got the Malong M150's built in microphone to work?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jamespoo:
mine is bricked cant install in rom :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RVD26:
Anything new on this in terms of rooting?

I am thinking of getting this for Black Friday at Fry's (selling for $68)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shidell:
Don't--it's a complete waste of your cash. You can buy a brand new Nook Color for $99.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RVD26:
Where can I find the Nook Color for $99??

This would be for our 3 year old son to use and not for me (I have an HP Touchpad already)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Shidell:
I'm sorry, the add I saw was for the Nook Touch--but even still, nobody would enjoy using the Maylong tablet. In fact, the only reason I would take one is to practice writing a recovery (that could potentially brick it), because I wouldn't care if it died.

I just think your money is better spent on something else, but it's just my opinion.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] RVD26:
Just picked up 2 Nook Colors for $119 :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] linkin_p:
its really cheap:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nkvd59:
quick question

Does this auto rotate or is it only horizontal ?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sirchuk:
It rotates. There's a youtube video of it going through it's paces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yybv6XCrO4Q&feature=player_embedded
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] davidukfl:
just because Maylong said they're bringing out a 2.2 tablet, doesn't mean it will be $100. I noticed a few other tablets on that dealextreme website running 2.1 and they are more money

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.47008

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.44673
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tautvydas:
Could be good, if anyone from serious modders could take a look at this one.

Froyo and flash - wont do.

But Eclair...Also FLV's, I think it could run on this one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Smib:
I ordered one today with the intention of using it in my car, as it's the exact size of the drop down faceplate:

[Oops, too noobly to post image, just GIS scion tc stereo.]

I would just about crap my pants if there was a way to get a USB GPS receiver to work with it, because then it'd be completely perfect for my project. All I want to do is have it play music and other in-car type stuff, maybe watch videos while sitting around waiting for someone or something. I'll try it out for a while, and if it works well enough I'll hack it in there to have a clean look with power/audio going straight back into the dash.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chnky18:
what exactly does this mean by loading market apk via usb drive...where would i go to get this apk and how exactly do i load it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DWAYN3:
I just used this method and now i have root and 2.1!!!!!! I went to the site above and chose EPAD 256M and 128M 1.9_88 rooted v0.3 WORKING MARKET FROM FLASH
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
No **** you rooted it.

Edit: read the like and the dev says there are issues (no audio, screen flickers ) what have been you experiences? Easy to do it seems. Could you give us some feed back?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DWAYN3:
I used this one: http://tipstir.the-talk.net/gome-ep...rooted-v03-working-market-from-flash-t212.htm it was really easy!!!

How to Install

1. Turn off device, if the device is turned on.

2. Extract files to freshly FAT32 formatted MicroSD Card (up to 16GB Supported) under a folder/directory called "script".

3. Safely eject MicroSD Card from computer, put in device.

4. Boot device up.

5. You should see a screen that says "Tablet system update will commence. Plug in AC Adapter and DO NOT TURN OFF DEVICE".

6. Follow the prompts.

7. When device shuts down, turn it back on.

8. Turn on and enjoy root and Android 2.1!

Can't believe it was so easy! No flickering or issues as of yet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] erreesse:
do you still have no issues?

all working fine?

some news about connect to gps or bt device?