yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
:) I'd have to use his kernel more, I guess.

I don't flash the recovery image in the TNT Lite firmware - I had seriously considered doing that after the TNT Lite 5 debacle, but I chose not to as I felt that would be too intrusive to the user - if they really wanted to use clockworkmod, then it was their decision to make.

So, if you have clockworkmod before you flash TNT Lite, it's still there afterwards. I don't touch it.

What I opted to do was create this Recovery Pack, instead. All it is are two image files, and two scripts with a binary. There's an Android tool called "flash_image" which allows you to flash your partitions while Android is running. So, in this case, I have two scripts to either flash recovery to standard 3588 stock, or to clockworkmod. Think of it as a recovery "toggle".

That way, if you are on TNT Lite 4.3.x and Viewsonic comes out with a new firmware that REQUIRES a bootloader change, you can just run the recovery script to flash to standard recovery, and hopefully that preps you for the future firmware. It's like a recovery "fail-safe".
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
i think i may have discovered something on the sleep issue, i noticed when i was in an app or screen and innadvertantly hit the power key and my tab went back to the home screen, then i remembered that in 'spare parts' i had selected 'end key-home' so i changed it to 'end key-home then sleep' and it did it, and seems to be working ok

of course this could just be another of the random instances ive had it just start working for awhile lol

guess i spoke too soon, set it to 'sleep' and it did go to sleep, but wont wake up, guess i'll try putting clemsyns kernal on in the morning
[G Tablet General] g0t0:
Can anyone make a quik video of the new build? Shouldn't take longer than an hour from camera to Youtube. I know, I know "why don't YOU do it?!".

I've done 5 already on the other builds: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1008060

The problem for me is this is a different cat altogether!.

1) Can't use CWmod (everyone else does and I have it on mine now)

2) Need adb (NO clue how to use it, no real tut for me to figure it out.)

3) have to have stock ROM installed.

4) Instructions are all over the map for me to start from point A to finish.

In other words this is for the HIGHER thinking techs to play with. I'm too poor to casually brick my tab cuz I is tupid! ;)

I would like to see how this new one compares on just an initial boot without much more tinkering, to see if it's worth checking out myself. Thanks!
[G Tablet General] absorbers:
+ 1 Anyone please make a quik video of the new build.
[G Tablet General] Dawg Fan:
Kernals

I'm currently running TnT Lite 5.0.1 with no problems. I, too, have never done a data wipe. So, I'm reluctant to make any changes (as you would expect).

My question is this: I have never flashed a new kernal. When I go to "Settings", "About", the kernal version is "2.6.32.9-00001-g0e0c333-dirty". Then under that it says "hudson@tapntapsvn #1". What does this mean? Do I have the stock kernal?
[G Tablet General] msieg080:
You have the kernel delivered by TNT Lite 5.0.1. Not sure if it's stock - most likely has some updates.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Yes, that's the stock UAT 3991 kernel. Keep in mind that custom kernels may not work with UAT 3991 (and thus TNT Lite 5) - you'd need to ask the devs of those kernels to be sure.

Yeah, I tried the same and it didn't seem to work, consistently.
[G Tablet General] latavish:
Where is the G-Tablet Mod for dummies Upgrade Manuel???

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Hi Guys,

first let me personally think all the developers who actually spend there valuable time to work on and develop these awesome mods. Your work is GREAT appreciated!

I have had my G-Tablet for a good two weeks now. I flashed it with TNT V4.2.5 (right after I see that version 5.0 wasn't stable enough just yet). I flashed it to TNT 4.2.5 about 1 hr after opening the box.

Of course I did my research well in advance, and these forums truly has been my G-Tablet bible when it comes to info, but I will also admit that the instructions here are not very simple or very easy to understand.

I actually found the easies way to mod is to check out this video which is what I used to Mod my Gtablet to 4.2.5.

youtube.com/watch?v=mY_FvJnWNEw

The guy in this video made things very easy and very clear. 1.2.3. and your done. I'm afraid the instructions here just aren't that simple or clear to the average joe.

This is my current issue. I check back to the site today and I really want to upgrade to the latest and great version which seems to be 4.3.2. My issue is that I can't seem to fine the most simplest instructions on what exactly I need to do for this upgrade, and the exact steps it takes to get me there.

For example...something like.

If you have an UnModded G-Tablet (Fresh out the box) take these steps

Step 1. do this

Step 2. do this as well

Step 3. do this too

step 4. and also do this

step 5. your done

or

If you have a G-Tablet that already has an older version of TNT

Take these steps

If you have an UnModded G-Tablet (Fresh out the box) take these steps

Step 1. do this

Step 2. do this as well

Step 3. do this too

step 4. and also do this

step 5. your done

sure I go to the main post of this thread, and I have read it 3 times already. But I have no clue on what I need to do. From what I gather thus far before doing anything I need to bring my G-Tablet back to the stock G-Tablet as it was when i opened this box??

is this correct?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
For TNT Lite, I would recommend stock as a baseline, or a previous version of TNT Lite. Reason why is that's how I test. If you have some unknown ROM that I've never tested, I have no idea how it will interact with mine, that's why.

Again, it's just a recommendation. You also have to keep in mind that these ROMs are all risky , there's no such thing as a "safe ROM".
[G Tablet General] booge3211:
im wondering if anyone is having aproblem with the calendar? i try to open it and it saysi have no calendar? i am running tntlite 4.3.2 and i even tryed to bringing the calendar apk over to the gtab along with the calendar providers apk. and help would be greatly appreciated
[G Tablet General] machine73:
Yes and no. As roebeet states it is best to start w/ the stock after update that came w/ the tab. Although I was able upgrade from 4.2.5 to the new 4.3 w/ update without issue. So not always will you have to nvflash back to stock. Just make sure you follow the same steps as when you did your initial rom installation of 4.2.5. Just drag and drop the files onto your sdcard and flash the update. That simple.
[G Tablet General] Dawg Fan:
Just make sure that you install 4.3.0 first. Then install 4.3.2.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Tested pre and post Google ID add, and no issues so far (TNTL 4.3.2). Maybe a data wipe? That's the only thing I can think of - maybe there's something cached in there.
[G Tablet General] latavish:
thanks for your help here guys. have carefully read the instructions and going to give it a try. :D
[G Tablet General] latavish:
After using NVFLash I seemed to have went to the stock Gtablet. After getting back to stock, I did a factory reset and now my tablet seems to be stuck in this continuos booting loop.

Dont think i no longer have clockwork mod installed since I used NV flash and reflash back to stock.

can someone PLEASE HELP.
[G Tablet General] tomgillotti:
What happened to the 5. series of TnT Lite?? Why is the latest only 4. series? What have I missed in the past few weeks of living under a rock?
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=998663
[G Tablet General] machine73:
roebeet. Not sure if you came across this or not, but I love the lockscreen from boot. Upon a quick hit of the power button screen goes black, quick pressing again brings up the locksceen window. Is this functioning as planned, or is this a bug?

And BTW so far everything works doing the 4.2.5 upgrade to 4.3 and I mean everything. (outside of the sleep issue) Even market still functions after today's update. My tab still shows up...

Props to you and all the work you've done on this mod. I've put you on my X-mas gift list. ;)
[G Tablet General] fldash:
do the soft button on the tab work on this firmware? I flashed it earlier (just got my gtab) and thought that they weren't working... but i dont see anything about it...
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
the default android buttons? search/home/menu/back ? mine are working just fine
[G Tablet General] spike378:
I remember using 4.2 before with adw launcher and notification bar is transparent. Now I switched back from vegan and notice the bar is black with adw launcher. Did I miss some settings?
[G Tablet General] karlkarloff:
I may be wrong, but if its like Zeam at all, you can set the transparency and color in your settings menu. Not sure, I've never used ADW, but its possibly the same.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
It was a bug in 4.3.0, fixed in 4.3.1 (or higher).

The "sleep of death" issue is a known issue and its in the Caveats, in my first post. Workaround right now is adding a custom kernel.
[G Tablet General] spike378:
it was ADW launcher for sure because I took screenshots of it.
[G Tablet General] karlkarloff:
Oh, sorry, I meant that if ADW is set up like Zeam at all, you can adjust all the settings, colors, etc.
[G Tablet General] fldash:
Okay, got this installed finally, everything seems good except there aren't any launchers listed in the market... Zeam, ADW, etc... The google apps are listed, as is Flash... do I have to sideload a new home launcher?
[G Tablet General] dog2490:
4.3 help

I flashed back from 5.0 to 4.3 and it seems that the flash went well. Everything seems to be fine but when I try to reboot to be able to add the supplement the gtab wont let me. I press the power and the volume button like usual. The 'Recovery key detected' shows up in the upper right hand corner as usual but it doesn't move from there. It seems to be frozen there for some reason. I can push the power button and it will power off and I can start up the Gtab just fine. I just can't get it into boot mode to be able to add the supplement. Don't know what I did wrong. Any thoughts?

Also, when I try to factory reset through settings it hangs up on the Viewsonic screen with the birds. Help!

Also, can't get Gtab in APX mode to use NV flash. It hangs on the screen with the birds and shows "recovery key detected' in the top right corner but that's it. It seems to be running fine when I reboot normally but I cannot get to the bootloader? to be able to reflash or add the supplement.
[G Tablet General] spike378:
yea, I loaded up zeam and went back to give adw launcher another try and I fixed it with a lil trick. Thanks anyway!
[G Tablet General] triggerftu:
noticed a small problem when it comes to asphalt 5 HD. it seems after the data is done downloading. the game should run. but instead it goes right back to the launcher and then runs in the backround. not exactly sure why that is but after wipesing the data for this app it works but just to redownload the files again.
[G Tablet General] spike378:
another thing I notice on boot up is that my mobile lookout scan adobe flash player 10.2 indicating an installation everytime system boot up slowing down everything. Anyone have this problem? 4.32
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Your recovery is broken - this is a known Caveat and I need to add that to the TTx documentation. My bad.

Easy fix: Just run the Recovery Pack (my first post) - "fixrecovery.sh" script. The reason why this happens is because I don't flash recovery, so you are still on the new TNTL5 one (which doesn't work as it's not compatible).

You probably need to run the Market hack.

Not sure - maybe you need to reinstall it? 10.2 is in the Market, or you can rip if out of the TNTL zip.
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
roebeet, or anyone really, recommend a good video player?

i tried rockplayer and just doesn't seem to be up to the task, tried playing a 720p mp4 of dark knight, and a 720p avi of an episode of firefly and both stuttered and were 'blocky' as hell with rockplayer, and i dont think gallery played them at all

i really hope HC gets leaked soon so that performance gets even better

hey roebeet, do you think they pulled 3991 because they started to dev HC?

i thought i remember reading on the viewsonic facebook that they alluded to 3.0 coming out for their tabs
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Going to test a 4.4.0 with a Custom Kernel today

Video players aren't the problem, imo - it's the formatting. It's been able to play MKV's in stock, if they have the right audio / video codec. I usual have Rockplayer and mVideplayer on my device and between the two I'm usually OK. But I am certainly no expert.

As for HC, that would be nice but I wouldn't bet the farm on it. Right now I'd just like to see 3991 (or higher) released.

I'm going to test a 4.4.0 with a custom kernel today -- I usually don't like breaking my own protocol, but given the sleep issues with 4.3.0 I want to fix this and this is the only way I know how. This way, it's hoping it's stable and fast and fixes sleep - one of the reasons why I want this is because, if Viewsonic really does release a 1.2 development branch firmware in a few days, this could be the last version of TNT Lite.
[G Tablet General] dog2490:
Thanks Roebeet. I ran it and now it at least allows me to do a data wipe. However now it goes through and shows the box unloading but does not recognize that the update supplement is installed. Should I go to another ROM and then go back to 4.3?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
You might want to try to go to a clean baseline like 3588 stock, then re-try. It's the "safe" bet, imo.
[G Tablet General] chrishaw:
Which kernel? clemsyn's or pershoot's?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
clemsyn's -- a few reasons for that:

1- I have pershoot's in gADAM. So it seemed only fair.

2- clemsyn's doesn't have the modules ripped out, so it seemed an "easier" port from a user standpoint (ie. it you wanted to replace it with pershoot's, you wouldn't have to remove any modules, it would be an add only).

3- I had a few reports here on 4.3.x users with clemsyn's, with good results. So it's already been "beta-tested". :)

Prototype looks good - I might release now, as I need to be offline most of the afternoon. Debating.....
[G Tablet General] absorbers:
Release it now. Please :)
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Will update my first post soon, but here it is: http://www.mediafire.com/?m0tqip489zteizd

I feel really good about 4.4.0 - seems solid. That sleep issue was really annoying me. If it ends up being the last TNT Lite (and we don't know if that's the case) then it seems like a good end run to me. Hopefully no major issues.
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
does it require the market hack after updating from 4.3.2? will it wipe user data or just replace core functions? (ie will i have to restore all my progs, data, settings after flashing)
[G Tablet General] pershoot:
you cannot mix and match kernel modules with kernel versions.

mine is currently at 2.6.32.36. clem's, 2.6.32.9. mine is vastly different then clem's in terms of internal structure, and there would be a whole horde of dependancies, if you were to even try to force insert a differing version module (i.e. with hex editing the vermagic string).

you are free to bundle the modules in the .zip. i do not do this, as i want to keep the downloads as small as possible.

that ideaology + the compression method + the optimisations im using on the kernel itself, keeps them at the ~2mb mark, which makes things lightweight, and workable, when pitted against various /boot partition sizes.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Thanks for the explanation. I normally don't like doing this as you know, but given the huge influx of new users and the current sleep issue, I wanted to deploy something stable versus what I had. If someone didn't want clem's and replaced it with yours, they'd just need to do the usual work to add your kernel and modules, if they wanted.

If Viewsonic releases a 1.1-based firmware next, I'll continue TNT Lite with that new stock kernel. But, if they release a 1.2-based firmware with that new firmware, TNT Lite will be retired.

Always backup your data first, as you should assume the worst. I always test with a data wipe. It could work without one, but no guarantees.
[G Tablet General] pershoot:
i hear ya.

it is good to replace their stock kernel tho. now looking back at how far this project has come, im not sure i could run on the stock TnT kernel, hehe.
[G Tablet General] vegeetz:
So are you still recommending the standard recovery?
[G Tablet General] sverbanic:
Has anyone else noticed that when pressing the hard or soft menu buttons, the menu item which normally says "notifications" is greyed out and if pressed, semi-locks-up the tablet? I just noticed this with the 4.3.x versions of this ROM. I've wiped data, cache and dalvik so unless there is something else wront with my tablet, it appears to be in the Launcher?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Yep. :) But clockworkmod will work fine, if you choose to use it. This is still a 1.1-based ROM.

Yep, it's a bug in the 3991 build. The button actually works, though. They must have messed up an image in the framework.
[G Tablet General] msieg080:
What an amazing 6 month haul. You guys are amazing and we all owe you a huge thank you. Kind of a sad thinking it will end.

If 1.1 continues, I guess we will see ongoing work starting at tnt 5.0?

If 1.2 happens twotaps will continue? or 1.2 happens and all tnt/twotaps is retired?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
TNTL 5.1.0 or 6.0 if 1.1 continues (or a 1.2 with a bootloader that works with 1.1). Remember, TNTL 5.0.0 was already released (and pulled).

TwoTapsX 1.00 release if it's a 1.2 bootloader that doesn't play nice with 1.1 mods. And then TNT Lite gets retired. I will go in the direction that the vendor goes in.
[G Tablet General] sverbanic:
The bug which causes the "notification" button somewhat locking up the 3991 builds, which also seems to affect the GB builds, doesn't occur when there is no SD card inserted. I've read on another thread that removing the SD card is also a work-around for the USB mounting problem which occurs on some of the GB roms.
[G Tablet General] Tracker Tim:
Just upgraded from 4.25 to 4.40. All is good. Much faster and I didnt have to wipe anything.

Many thanks, Tim
[G Tablet General] ItsDon:
Clemsens kernel is the bomb, been running it for weeks and have had no sleep issues and the Gtab is speedy as all get out. VS should simply incorporate it and be done with it.
[G Tablet General] fpga_guy:
I am running 4.2.5 with the 10.2 hulu hacked Flash. With clockworkmod .8 is it as simple as "apply sdcard:update.zip" or do I need to uninstall the 10.2 hack first?

Your work is greatly appreciated....
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
That should work - but you might have to reinstall the hulu hacked apk afterwards. I'm not sure as I haven't tested that hacked apk.
[G Tablet General] hkelisa:
Can I just flash this over the 4.3.2 using standard recovery? or do I have to use nv flash return it back to stock 3588 and then flash to 4.4.0?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
Should work either way. I tested with nvflash only because I wanted a stock baseline first.
[G Tablet General] machine73:
Just finished the 4.4.0 update....All I gotta say is WOW. noticeable improvement.
[G Tablet General] booge3211:
awsome! cant wait to try out the new tntlite 4.4 should be freaking awosme! every gosh darn rom you come out with is freaking awsome.! can i just say that reeboot tyou are freaking sick man cant get no better then ou.
[G Tablet General] booge3211:
now how do you like to test the speed? everything i do on the gtab is fast as all heck! im just curious cause any faster i dont think i would notice cause its pretty much instantanious. so mabey you have a benchmark you use or somthing? just curious.
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
It's not quite as fast as TwoTapsX, from my testing. But the sleep issue is fixed and Quadrant is in the normal 2300 range. Nenamark is ~40fps (versus TwoTapsX's 44fps). So it's in the zone - I find it to be a solid 1.1 ROM, which is what I wanted for the new users coming on board.
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
nice work roebeet, just got 4.4 up seems to be working smoothly

but i did notice that i had to do the market hack again after flashing and wiping so that i could reinstall mybackup root to restore all my stuff

one thing i have noticed, does it seem like to anyone else that one of their speakers(right one on mine) is louder than the other?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
That might be hardware (maybe). I've taken my device apart and I swear the speakers didn't sound the same after I did that. The wiring might be a little flaky, speakers-wise.
[G Tablet General] MatrixPlasm:
com.google.process.gapps Process Errors

Anyone getting "The process com.google.process.gapps has stopped unexpectedly." popups when trying to select contacts or add Family Members? If so... any recommendations for fixing? I've Googled some, but only get stuff for phones (not the same apps/settings in this build) Thanks!
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
I get an FC, as well -- I honestly never tried this before. The whole "setup an account" in the TnT interface is probably broken, due to the mod.
[G Tablet General] jwlehane:
battery ?

I noted a sleep and battery issue in 4.3. About to go to 4.4. Hopefully it will fix both as I won't be able to update again until next week after this one. Hoping to use my GTab to show off some product decks at a trade show.

Thanks Robeet!
[G Tablet General] triggerftu:
updated to 4.4.0 works nicely very smooth after the 2nd reset of the device i got alot of FC's but only got the gapps process. did a wipe and worked fine.

Yey asphalt 5hd works (alittle sluggish when starting but who cares still playable when running) i hit it up with quadrent to check the stats and it seems to have dropped 100 points from before. not sure gotta retry again sence i wiped and restarted.

atm i have no adb connection and if i remember it is because i'm running win7 64-bit.

now for the question. how do i go about returning to stock on this if you do choose to retire tnt lite? that is w/o the use of adb on my side.

yes i had noticed the same thing. but not just on 4.4.0 but also on 4.3 as well. not sure downloading a volume control to see what i can do personally on my tab.
[G Tablet General] SofaKingWeird:
TNT Lite 4.40 is the EF'n Bomb. Love the boot animation too. You guys rock, thank you very much!!!
[G Tablet General] spike378:
i have win7 64 bit and i have adb working
[G Tablet General] triggerftu:
gonna need ta tell me how ya got it workin. i followed a guide thats on here on XDA for this device. i followed the tut by the letter and still my adb cannot see the viewsonic.
[G Tablet General] bobtran:
Just checked my contacts and family accounts setup in TTx .9.02 and it's working fine. Must be something related to 4.3.x and newer 1.1 bootloader track.
[G Tablet General] hikouka71:
i'm having the same contacts issue in the tab, seems to work ok if i add contacts from the webpage, then they show up on the tab
[G Tablet General] dfin13:
I've got a few questions ...

I got my tab yesterday. In my over-eagerness to play, I immediately flashed this ROM without doing any of the OTA updates first. Will that be an issue -- do I need to go back to stock and do these updates?

Secondly, is there any way to have Facebook contact integration? Usually you can add a Facebook account under the Accounts section, but selecting FB just takes you back to the accounts screen.

Finally, the contacts list on my tab is oddly formatted -- alternating white lines like they are supposed to be alternating color rows, except the white part runs through part of the contact name. If that isn't clear enough, I'll post a screen capture later today.

Love the ROM though -- I think I played with it until 1am last night, then thought about messing with it when I went to sleep haha. God I love new toys ... next up is getting the Bluetooth GPS connection operational.