yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] helopigs:
progress...

WARNING!!! I haven't verified that all functionality works using the zt-180 u-boot.img, only that android will indeed load. There may be differences that will reduce the functionality of the tablet. Proceed with caution!

You're right. The u-boot-nand.bin isn't even the same file type as the usual u-boot.img, and burntool refuses to write it.

$ file u-boot.img
u-boot.img: u-boot/PPCBoot image

$ file u-boot-nand.bin
u-boot-nand.bin: data

It appears u-boot-nand.bin contains a u-boot.img starting at address 0x40, but that isn't good enough for burntool...

Last week I cracked my flytouch2 open and wrote down all of the chip serial numbers, finding that the zenithink zt-180 has most of the same hardware. I had downloaded the Android+software100827_en_release.rar (google to find it), which contains the "u-boot/PPCBoot" u-boot.img for the zt-180.

I've been afraid to try burning this u-boot.img, because who knows if any changes were made that would lead to a brick, without having a known working flytouch2 u-boot.img to restore it.

But searching through the u-boot-nand.bin for strings, we can see the kernel memory offset is 0x40007fc0:

$ strings u-boot-nand.bin |grep bootm
bootm
Sub-commands to do part of the bootm sequence. The sub-commands must be
bootm 40007fc0 40ffffc0
bootm_size
bootm_low
[B]bootm 40007fc0[/B]

And looking at u-boot.img...

$ strings u-boot.img|grep bootm
bootm
Sub-commands to do part of the bootm sequence. The sub-commands must be
bootm_size
bootm_low
nand read 40007fc0 500000 300000;bootm 40007fc0
bootcmd=nand read 40007fc0 500000 300000;[B]bootm 40007fc0[/B]

They are the same! I decided to just give it a shot with burntool, and the tablet screen said something about writing the 220 firmware, and still booted!

I then changed the memory offsets to invalid values (50007fc0) to verify that it was actually changing something, which resulted in a non-booting tablet :D

Re-burning the original zt-180 u-boot.img restored booting, so we have the correct memory offset at least...

At the very least, we can tinker around more confidently, restoring to a working state when we mess up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Jiggity Janx:
Thank you for your time and effort!

The work you are doing is invaluable to those of us looking forward to opening up all the possibilities this tablet has to offer.

Thank you (all others doing things behind the scenes) for your time and effort!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flap:
You did a very important step :)

Did you manage to boot FT2 using Android+software100827_en_release.rar rom for zt-180 ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] unixbob:
Try ES Explorer (also known as EStrongs File Explorer). I use it to copy data to SMB but I think it connect to ftp servers as well (assuming you want the tablet to be an ftp client connecting to an ftp server)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Droid Mania:
You, sir, are a genius! Thanks for the progress! Another step towards custom ROM development done!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KG PackRat:
Merry Christmas to everyone!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WiLLoW_TieN:
Got my Flytouch2 today ( Merry X-Mass ) seems all ok.

Serial number was on the back of the unit as a sticker and firmware is 1170.

Have installed some apps. thru out-of-the box working Market ;

Dolphin Browser HD

Laucher Pro ( together with Home Switcher )

Documents To Go 3.0 ( Word / Excell / etc. )

Adobe Reader ( PDF reader )

Angry Birds

Sudoko Free

Jewels

Super super happy with tablet :) GPS works and has quik fix with external antenne attached !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sifer:
hello

first: Merry Christmas everyone!

second: I have a problem with my WOWpad, the audio is too low,there is any trick to increase it?

thanks in advance

sorry for my English ..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2234jones:
I see that a Zenithink Android image can work, however does tghat mean the WinCE image work too, 0714_1.46_EN.rar-0714_1.46_EN.rar version maybe!

Thanks for the research Droid mania

thanks Mark
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] evin2962:
Really nice work thusfar... I hope you will succeed in porting 2.2 to the flytouch 2!

Keep it up?

Since you are obviously the guy to talk to... i've been experimenting a little with rooting, images etc. Have you succeeded in making a backup-rom using rom-manager (and then trying to edit it)? I cant get it to work...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dan-Dare:
The sound from the internal speakers is low on the pads even at full volume.

Mine is ok when using headphones...

Merry Xmass all :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
Just got it for Christmas, unfortunately its painfully slow.... Anyone having extreme slowness issues? Typing is 2-3 second delays, scrolling is choppy, switching between launcher screens is very slow and choppy, reminds me of the droid eris...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] j1000:
install zeam launcher you will be much happier with the speed then. I did try launcher pro also but for this tablet I like zeam better.

Also you will need to use root explorer and rename wowhome.apk so that the hard and soft home keys use zeam.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WiLLoW_TieN:
I switch between the wowhome-launcher & zeam & launcher pro with a small app called Home Switcher which can be found on the Market.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/home-switcher/ymst.android.homeswitcher
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
Switched to launcher pro Android WOW way better anyone use a different keyboard or browser the stock ones suck
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] msantosm:
Try dolphin browser hd and use stock keyboard. U have swype keyboard too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] EQUANCY:
How does HDMI works?

Whatever I've tried, won't succeed.

Any help?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] urphonesux:
I use skyfire and thumb keyboard
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
Sadly the Flytouch 2 has bricked... It sits at the world logo loading screen after I did a factory reset to get rid of a google account someone setup before I got it... :confused: Any ideas on getting this to boot?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2234jones:
Hi there you have to play a video and then press the menu key to change it to HDMI, it should also state in the manual.

thanks Mark
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 2234jones:
When you turn on the device I think you press the volume minus and the menu or home key and enter the system menu and try again, my stopped at the logo stage and I did the factry wipe and it worked, but lost my apps, so I had to down load those again.

Power off----->power button+back button------------>when there occurred 5 s countdown--------------->power button+home button before time countdowns to 0----------->use volume down (-) to choose factory reset------------>then push menu button.

hope this helps

Mark
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
It seemed to get me past that but when it boots I get Sorry! The application Setup Wizard (process com.android.setupwizard) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

It then goes to the Calibration screen, once I finish Calibration it stays at a black screen. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
Tried Wipe Cache also, still same results, any other ideas? Luckily I bought this locally, so I think its going back Monday.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iCor:
Wow launcher is slow, but not that slow. After installing Launcher Pro, I'd keep on troubleshooting.

There are loads of apps that can be a client or server for FTP (and samba/Windows shares, too). Between Google and market, I found a half dozen in minutes; ES File *, File expert, SUFBS, On Air, SwiFTP, etc., etc. However, if you are moving a lot of data between PC and droid, consider installing adb (part of the Android SDK, though you can get rips with only the binaries you need to run adb).

adb enables all sorts of funky tricks between droid and peecee. If you install QtQDB (or similar adb program, search this forum) on your Windows/Linux box, and you can move files and folders between them, install apps directly from your PC, run a root shell on your droid device and much more. Being a command-line app, adb is scriptable, so you can have automatic/scheduled things happen via shell/batch scripts, too. Big fun.

adb works over ethernet, WiFi and (Male-A to Male-A) USB and is extremely robust.

Food for thought..

;o) Cor

ps. has anyone mounted a samba share, yet? If so, how?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] weaselaow:
anybody know how to fix this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] strazicic:
hi,

I have tried wireless mosu (trust) and it did not work, wich one did you use?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drazix:
I also have a Trust wireless mouse, and works perfectly :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Antdroid33440:
newbie

I am sure I have one of these tablets ( think its wowpad). At present I love it, but that could soon change. First I think I dont have gps which I can live with. Second this thing can get slow ever so often (really dont like). Third I didnt get registration code from vendor but havent been asked for one (read full thread last night) but cant upgrade (really really dont like). Fourth want to get rid of the russian keyboard (gets in the way).

As said above I have read the thread and have found little info on rom development for this device. I know how to compile linux kernel but never crosscompiled for ARM. If it can be done I am sure I can do it. I am not familar with android OS though so there is a learning curve I will need to get over (suggestions welcomed).

This device is kinda cool, but if the rom/OS development doesnt open up it will go the way of the dinasuar! I dont want to wait for an upgrade that may not work just as the last.

So what is the difference in burning a rom and installing new OS on this device?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slockman:
i cant get better keyboard to come up when i enter text chose it in settings what am i doing wrong
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Antdroid33440:
Parts list

W

Helio would you be so kind as to list all of the chip serial numbers.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roytoch:
Yes, I get the same good signal with GPS, no problem there. Takes 3 minutes to find and connect to 5 satellites which is enough to get an accurate fix. Didn't bother to look longer yet, but will try to use it for navigational purposes soon. Got to find a reason to take the car though. So far I can't say I feel it's necessary to have another GPS antenna? Why do you think it is?

Short circuit no: it's software. The wifi goes off in settings menu, which is different from real wifi off state.

I haven't really found any applications that use the webcam. I don't really care for it, quality is non-important to me. By the way, megapixels say nothing. My device gives photo's of a 1600x1200 resolution which is closer to 2mpix, but the photo's are still crappy as hell.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sweep29:
Lol Sorry roy.ahuis. My bad. Wasnt paying attention. BTW, have you connected the antenna yet and if so, how did you remove the connection from the tablet. I tried mine and the connection wouldnt release. I ended up breaking the fitting. Going to have to replace both the fittings on the antenna AND the tablet.. dont think I was meant to have this tablet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roytoch:
Aww crap sorry to hear that about your antenna :/ I just use my teeth because indeed it has to be pulled straight up. Is a bit flimsy so can't say it's really your fault :|
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [duno]:
I'd like to use it for remote, don't know if these apps are usefull, I hope ... we'll see.

What Firmware is on your device?

(Kernel)

I am a new user, so I can't post links.

en. wikipedia. org / wiki / Android_(operating_system)

Have you seen this: 2.2 (Froyo) Based on Linux Kernel 2.6.32 ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dixie265:
Has anyone tried a 3G usb stick with it yet? ,I pluged my Huawei E169 in but gets detected as a E1750 and it don't connect?

I tried to find the files they say for the ZT-180 but this thing has different files to that.

Anyone got any ideas how to get the E169 working on it?

Also the sound is so low on mine the gps wouldn't be any good to use in a car!

and i have no problems with Wifi dropping out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [duno]:
What kernel is the ZT-180 using?

2.6.32 or lower ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dixie265:
I have no idea? but its bound to be older than with flytouch2 is using, just thought maybe i could have got an idea of how to fix the problem using the zt-180 as a reference.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] <html>:
I'm thinking of getting one these but I'm wondering if anyone, who owns both ZT-180 and FlyTouch 2, has done a comparison between the two devices? I know there is a link in the first post about comparing the two devices, but that comparison came from an e-store which sells both, so it cannot be taken seriously.

Another issue is the rom for this device. Has anyone put a hand on one?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] coderator:
That's absolutely right.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] coderator:
People who already got the device, can you please give some information about my questions:

Does the device have microphone input/jack for external microphone?

Does the device have built-in microphone?

Does the device include stylus pen? If yes, is it built-in (inside the body)?

Does the device support charging from USB port?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Udonitron:
I just bought mine tonight from here:

http://www.cn-service.com/p.php?a=M...Fi 3G RJ45 GPS HDMI MID Tablet PC With Camera

Hopefully it is a good one. It is 256mb DDR2, 2GB of storage, and the 1GHz CPU. Hopefully it will be just that! $225US shipped via UPS Express. Should be here on Wednesday. Looking forward to it

EDIT :: I assume the screen is glass or is it cheap plastic with glass underneath?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Udonitron:
1. I don't think so

2. Yes

3. Yes, built in (fits into the corner of the unit)

4. Not sure :P
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drazix:
Just received mine today, and I dont seem to have that 24 pixels issue? Really strange, because we had the same seller.

Not that I'm completely happy, because I ordered a keyboard-case, and allthough I got a leather case, it doesnt have keys :mad: Also have doubts about the buildquality, when I first took the device out of the box, i felt something sliding inside the device (like the motherboard was loose). The weird thing is that if I shake it now, that doesn't happen anymore, so maybe it slided itself into position or something :confused: I'm gonna play it with a little more now...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zap!:
Can you link to where you bought the keyboard case? Right now I'm using my ZT-180 case, and it's off but better than nothing.

Sorry I haven't gotten around to a review. I've been working like a dog these last three days, and have had to deal with a broken water heater and a PC that had to be reset to factory standards. Expect one Tuesday at the latest. Just one more question:

Are there two versions of the FlyTouch2, each with different RAM? If yes, will they still be compatible with the same future software updates?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dixie265:
Try here witglobal.com i got one from here and they are nice unit ,tight fit and only $15
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drazix:
Here but you can get it in many different places.

I don't believe so, they should all have 256 MB as far as i know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] roytoch:
There is no glass on the screen, plastic all the way. Please be realistic about this device: it is a cheap, somewhat slow, bit roughly finished device. However, the 120 dollars it goes for, well, to me it's worth it. I know there are better tablets on the market, but value for money is spot on with this one.

The tablet is made in Shenzen (or something). You have to imagine this to be the copy capital of the world. You can buy 10" resistive screens round the corner, per 1000, and GPS antenna's at the other corner, and so on. When a new device is manufactured by say Nokia, 2 days later a copied version is made and sold from Shenzen.

This tablet is essentially made by InfoTMIC. They 'make' the processor and have a hand in the software, and probably the whole fabrication process. However, within days there are multiple factories making this tablet. You cannot be sure which version you have, by which manufacturer. They might differ a bit in quality but most likely the actual parts and software are all the same.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wahliow:
tablet misses 24 pixels on the bottom.

please post some pictures about the above problem ? thank you. need to understand them with pictures.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sweep29:
Does the device have microphone input/jack for external microphone?

No Just the built in mic which is very poor quality

Does the device have built-in microphone?

See above

Does the device include stylus pen? If yes, is it built-in (inside the body)?

Yes stylus is supplied and fits into left hand Vertical edge if you hold with "home" button to your right.

Does the device support charging from USB port?

Never tried that as it comes with wall charger which will be MUCH quicker that USB anyway.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Drazix:
He already posted pictures of that problem, see couple of pages back
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WiLLoW_TieN:
This might sound like a stupid question but how do i go back to the original background/walpaper on a Flytouch2 ??

Have been playing with different backgrounds/walpapers but where is the original background picture hidden ??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] grimmy311:
I was finally able to get this thing booted again by pressing power+home+circle screen button and waiting for it to say performing a factory recovery in 5 seconds i then pressed the three buttons again and I am back to complete default, but now i have the dreaded registration code error.... anyone find a way around this? Going back monday if not.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] j77moduss:
How can we boost speaker volume?

Hello,

I was wondering if some one found a way of boosting the output volume of the speakers?

I just purchased a SuperPad and I found it really quiet to use it as a car DVD for the kids as this was my intention.

Thanks for the help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dakasha:
Just got mine

Just got my Infotm X220 from a US West Coast dealer for $240. Overall, for that price, I am very pleased with the unit. It responds well and I have loaded it up with free kindle books and personal pdf library, as well as music and movies, for the hours i spend on flights. For that purpose, it will serve me well.

The GPS is useless in my opinion and the lack of skype support on android 2.1 and on this unit makes the camera of little use to me. I tried the fring app that has been mentioned, it installed fine but then I got a message that said "Video calls are not supported due to device limitations". Enabled camera in settings but have not yet got it to work.

Also, the 3G is something I will not be putting into use as I will be surprised if I can run AT&T 3G on it. I have a USB 3G modem, and it is not recognized. How do I tell if it is recognized?

For those that have one, I have not been able to figure out why the external speakers stay on when I plug in headphones into the jack. Help?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Igoritza:
ok, so people, here are some news about buying a new device: it's a lottery.

i bought 20 pieces. and as far as i have figured it by now - there are 3 models.

1. one that is a lot faster than other 2 (i believe that it's a OS/software issue on other 2) but needs external gps antenna to get gps signal

2. one that is slower, but has working internal gps, without antenna usage (the golden connector is actually glued to the plastic with silicone inside

3. one that also works without antenna, but has a useless lan port.

all came from the same supplier, and all were in the same boxes, i really cant understand how they are different.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wallygog:
Wont Boot

Well had my Superpad for a few weeks now everything worked fine untill today turned it on and green screen wont go any further. so went into menu every option greyed out where as before i could do factory reset wipe cache ect, it is now tring to boot from drive E. error messeage at the bottom of the screen says E: Can't open cache/recovery command. So as far as i can tell it thinks it should be booting from a usb drive. unit now useless, unless i can get android system on a usb stick or change the boot drive order, it seems to want to boot and run from usb. any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dgcruzing:
Mine is just a standard generic brought off the shelve.. its got "Rapoo" as a name on it..

@Slockman

I just did the usual setup with better keyboard and it is running on mine..

I have also disabled the Russian and Chinese keyboard settings..

@anyone that gets it running too slow..

Shut down the background app's via a task killer..

Really don't think this processor is made to multitask..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [duno]:
/system/etc/eee168/com.eee168.wowhome/wallpapers.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<wallpapers>

<item path="/system/usr/share/wallpapers/default_wallpaper.jpg"

thumb_path="/system/usr/share/wallpapers/default_wallpaper_thumb.jpg"/>

</wallpapers>

/system/usr/share/wallpapers/default_wallpaper.jpg

/system/usr/share/wallpapers/default_wallpaper_thumb.jpg
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] [duno]:
Spend your kids some headsets, buy them external speakers or connect the output to your car audio system ...

:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bab1c:
Overclock ?

Hello,

I,ve got this tablet thince one week and i'm satisfied with it. But i would like to know if overclock is possible because the CPU is not quite enough powerfull in some case (surfing web site with lots of pictures and more ..)

I've try setcpu but it didn't work...

:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Igoritza:
ok, people, please answer this:

1. is there a custom rom, with tweaks and improvements compared to the original chinese one ?

2. if that is the case, is there a topic, with links and instructions of the procedure ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bmamo:
long press on any text box and choose the keyboard you would like to use
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WiLLoW_TieN:
I guess it has to be rooted first then ?? To get to there ??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bmamo:
universal androot to root and root explorer to browse.