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5.0.0 And Archives

ARCHIVED NOTES for TNT Lite 5.0.0 ..... use only as a reference, in case you are already on TNT Lite 5!!!!!

For TNT Lite 5 backout procedures, please visit the TwoTapsX post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=998663

5.0.0 SPECIAL NOTE, PLEASE READ FIRST

Before you do ANYTHING, read the 5.0.0 instructions. Then, read it again. You HAVE to be running 3588 stock, including stock recovery. DO NOT ATTEMPT 5.0.0 if you are not on 3588 stock, or else your system will be semi-bricked post-5.0.0 install and you WILL need to use nvflash to fix it. DO NOT USE CLOCKWORKMOD to flash TNT Lite 5.0.0, it DOES NOT WORK.

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Firmware based off TnT g0e0c333 svn #1 kernel with TnT build 3991:

PULLED

ARCHIVED Changelogs:

- (5.0.1) Fixed busybox softlinks (thanks to JungleGym69 for catching that!), updated Market to 2.3.4, altered VS Flash script to install 10.2.155.67 apk (on data wipe)

- (5.0.0) Based on 3991 build, new requirement to run (stock build 3588, including their recovery - see instructions for details). Most enhancements removed as they are no longer required, new lockscreen, added Xoom boot animation. Camera portrait mode has also been fixed.

- (4.2.5) New Market (stars?), new Gmail. Also patched for this vulnerability -- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=977154

- (4.2.4) build.prop changes to fix recent Market issues (this came from several posts in XDA)

- (4.2.3) Driver update that improves Nenamark scores (40 fps or higher)

- (4.2.2) Added Google Maps 5.1 and the Maps flip fix (thanks jwischka, atakapa and Butch1326!)

- (4.2.1) Add Adam keyboard, Sniffer app (thanks gojimi!). Adds updated Nvidia drivers that correct tearing in the Settings app (thanks proengin!)

- (4.2.0) TnT 3588 base. Added Gingerbread keyboard option, Framerate / refresh increase to 60 (thanks to Dexter_nlb and gojimi!), added mahimahi build.prop update for additional Market apps, 2.2.11 Market also added.

- (4.1.0) Pulled data2loop, and also pulled out the cifs.ko since the customized kernels have their own versions. This will lessen confusion.

- (4.0.0+) TnT 3452 base with new TnT kernel. Updated Busybox with extra commands, new kernel might fix the lag issue (not confirmed), added Chenglu's Data2Loop speed bump (thank you, Chenglu!), added "e2fsck" binary.

- (3.1.4+) Improved g-sensor fix (again, many thanks to weeds2000 for the patch!). Camera is working in landscape mode, but portrait is still messed up.

- (3.1.3+) Added the g-sensor fix (thanks to weeds2000 for the original Folio wortk, Dexter_nlb for passing it onto us, and gojimi for altering it for TnT Lite!), Ethernet fix added for docks to function, added a cifs.ko module which may work with customized kernels.

- (3.1.2+) Long press fix has been added, back (thanks gojimi!). Added Gallery from the VEGAn build which has the accelerometer fix.

- (3.1.1+) Fixed broken Magic Smoke Live Wallpaper, added animation enhancements (thanks Rothnic!!)

- (3.1.0+) Based on TnT 3389 firmware. Fixed Calendar app (thanks to Gojimi for the updated apk!).

- (3.0.0+) Based on TnT 3316 firmware. TSCalibration hack added (thanks to epods_one for the original fix, and rcgabriel for the hacked binary), Gapps News and Weather added back, kept the TnT Music app, New Market and Maps, Flash should now be preinstalled on a clean system or after a data wipe. Caveats: long press removed (for now, need to add it back to the framework with a supplement, just be aware of this). Also, removed Angry Birds preinstall as it conflicts with Angry Birds Seasons.

- (3.0.0+) Based on TnT 3316 firmware. TSCalibration hack added (thanks to epods_one for the original fix, and rcgabriel for the hacked binary), Gapps News and Weather added back, kept the TnT Music app, New Market and Maps, Flash should now be preinstalled on a clean system or after a data wipe. Caveats: long press removed (for now, need to add it back to the framework with a supplement, just be aware of this). Also, removed Angry Birds preinstall as it conflicts with Angry Birds Seasons.

- (2.4.0+) Performance issues that plagued 2.3.0 should now be fixed. Initial user reports are positive.

- (2.3.0+) Based on new TnT 3053 build. No noticeable changes, from limited testing. Also, updated Gmail to latest version and removed the adfree hosts file (several of you wanted this removed). If you want "adfree android" back, you can get it in the Market.

- (2.2.1+) Added Settings catcher fix (thanks goes to vaelek for creating this!) and updated the YouTube app to the latest version.

- (2.1.0+) Major update. Added back stock Contacts / Calendar / pieces of Gapps v2. Thanks to jacindc for his work on getting the Gapps items

- (2.0.3+) Added ad-hoc networking, thanks to tcrews for the binary (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9408811&postcount=15)

- (2.0.2+) Home button changed to stock button and it now functions as a home button (thanks to gojimi for the apks! Great job!).

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Instructions for TNTL 5.0.0 ONLY (Please READ, this is NEW):

As of version 5.0.0, Viewsonic has made some pretty large changes under-the-hood which REQUIRES you to be running TnT 3588 stock, in particular their stock recovery is required. So the device would need to be prepped, in advance. 3588 is the latest stock version (as of this writing) and it's the version that the OTA (over the air) updater would give you, if you were running clean stock.

You can do this two ways:

1. nvflash it -- I have a Nix based 3588 nvflash script in the references area, as a template.

2. Run a stock update.zip. You can find 3588 here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842000

To confirm that you are running 3588, go into Settings -- About Tablet and check the Tap UI Version (you should see 1.1.3588 or simiilar).

One 3588 is running, you can download the 5.x.x firmware above and extract it to the root of your internal memory. So, for example, if your device is mounted on your Windows F drive, you need to extract the RAR so that you have an F:\update.zip file and an F:\recovery folder. Then, unmount the drive cleanly.

Then, reboot into recovery (power and volume up) and allow the update to run - you can hit the Home button to toggle the visible status, btw. Once completed, it will reboot, update the BCT partition, then reboot again into TnT Lite 5.0.0.

Most likely, the device will HANG on that last reboot - that's because 5.x.x REQUIRES a data wipe. Reboot once more into recovery if that occurs, than choose to wipe your user data and reboot one more time (notice that their new recovery is similar to clockworkmod). You should now be able to boot into the UI.

If you didn't read this and tried running this with clockworkmod or a previous version of TnT Lite, you'll probably need to use the original bekit 1105 nvflash image to unbrick your device. So PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS!

nvflash restore process, in case you need it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=861950

and, a good reference on nvflash for Windows: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=914039

and another reference for nvflash on Windows: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=989320

Instructions from 5.0.0 to newer TNTL builds (standard recovery):

TNTL 5.0.0 comes with a new recovery which has some clockworkmod functionality. To update to a newer version from TNTL5:

- Add the update.zip and recovery folder, same same as the instructions above.

- Reboot into recovery and the installation should automatic. However, you'd need to reboot manually, after it completes. You can also chose to NOT copy the recovery folder if you want, an then use the recovery tool to manually update the firmware. It's your choice.

Instructions from 5.0.0 to newer TNTL builds (clockworkmod .8):

- Similar to the standard instructions, except that clockworkmod has no auto-install (and so you don't need the recovery folder). Just point the tool to your new update.zip file and run it. Then, reboot when it's completed.

Backout (ie. to old stock, VEGAn, TNT Lite 4.x, etc):

I have successfully backed out of TNT Lite 5 in two ways:

1- Re-run a stock ROM. Specifically, I tested 3588. STOCK is important, as the bootloader will be downleveled to the necessary revision.

2- nvflash, using bekit's 1105 image.

In the case of stock, you might get stuck in a boot hang due to the possible need to wipe user data. So, I would recommend running the update.zip off a microSD so you can install clockworkmod .8 (old version) to give you the ability to wipe data.

Once you have old stock back, you'll be able to install older versions of TNT Lite, VEGAn, zPad, etc. as the bootloader is downleveled again.

Caveats to scare you:

- For 5.x.x users, custom kernels may not work. I haven't tested this myself, but given the changes under-the-hood you should assume that they may not work anymore.

- Also for 5.x.x users, flipping between mods will be more difficult, since 5.x.x changes the bootloader. To go to VEGAn, gADAM or any of the other mods will require an nvflash back to bekits 1105 image first, at least via the testing I've done.

- Do NOT use this firmware with newer versions of clockworkmod, especially 5.x.x users! It will probably cause a boot failure because the boot.img is not padded. I personally use .08 and my docs are written around .08. For 5.x users, the clockworkmod version is the ONLY version that will work, tmk.

- New Market has issues with any device whose SD partitions have been altered outside of the default of 2048 - you'll get a "not enough disk space" when downloading. The fix is to alter your SD partitioning again to the default of 2048. A big thanks to proengin for pointing me in the right direction, on this.

Other Links of Note:

- NEW Clockworkmod v.8 only update.zip (for technical users only -- NEW for use with TnT Lite 5.x.x only!) : http://www.mediafire.com/?ykn3jwq7kvegc4g

This is a replacement for standard recovery. It adds the ability to backup and restore system images, for example. My builds will be tested with this, as I use it myself.

3/11 NOTE: Using clockworkmod is a known risk - it does NOT update the bootloader which is THE cause for a lot of upgrade issues to TNT Lite 5. Imo, if you want to tread here and install clockworkmod, then you must learn how to use nvflash to backout of it. Given the issues in the last week, I would say that this is an absolute requirement.

- 3588 stock APX backup (you can use this to re-flash your device to 3588 stock, in preparation for TNT Lite 5.0.0): http://www.mediafire.com/?ui5rd1bm3s31yj3

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Archived Releases:

TnT Lite version 3.1.0 Link:: http://www.mediafire.com/?b4hd4b5wa1fot7b

md5sum: cab1f723f1b84d09e584d133754fd2ba

Updated on 12/23/2010

TnT Lite version 3.0.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?8lsf8n7c0cqsbo8

Updated on 12/20/2010

TnT Lite version 2.4.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?7jq4l4o99xppg3t

Updated on 12/13/2010

TnT Lite version 2.2.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?r23xw43d3xhjod7

TnT Lite version 2.0.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?f7pd9lxqduo09o7

Version 1.03 Link (flashes recovery, regular recovery users should use this): http://www.mediafire.com/?55n2iy45kpctis4

Version 1.03a Link (does NOT flash recovery, cwm users should use this): http://www.mediafire.com/?qnu7jfft7as56y0

Version 1.02 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?8efvpfcted1rpsp

Version 1.00 Link: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9079819&postcount=1432

TnT Lite supplement version 3.1.4 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ft6fmr0fh6i56aj

md5sum: 4a1fc4acbd2496a19a0566e4620d5fa6

Updated on 12/31/2010

TnT Lite supplement version 3.1.3 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?fad0jdln162gpjb

md5sum: 99e3e654b4e5d2c2375e67ca665d0261

TnT Lite supplement version 3.1.2 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?v2nx45qywcjwqrs

md5sum: b0fbc82c386ff1fb4e749765412a0500

TnT Lite supplement version 3.1.1 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?t1uonlxe2kbo7i7

md5sum: 61577d9a4567b4dab0e2f1116060d067

TnT Lite supplement 2.2.1 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?ltkgi91h9vc4nli

TnT Lite supplement 2.1.1 Link: http://www.mediafire.com
[B]TnT Lit...url]http://www.mediafire.com/?y48txk5lhgh43r7

TnT Lite supplement 2.0.3 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?u7nvvlvytnw3c6r

TnT Lite supplement 2.0.2 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?rzh0nwnt3c4zk8k

PULLED versions, due to issues (DO NOT USE!):

TnT Lite version 4.0.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?4pd1t76b4zhscvo

Alternative Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GH18YVZT

md5sum: 821fe25241dcfdd7c2472225ec0ddf38

Updated on 01/08/2011

TnT Lite version 5.0.0 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?27a2sbb4o8lv3u3

md5sum: 58bd9d4574fad8af19b5821ebda64776

Updated on 03/09/2011

TnT Lite supplement version 5.0.1 Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?xdwden8p7qe4con

md5sum: 016bf971f2f8f9a2b663a0d7703c0fcb

Updated on 03/14/2011