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[G Tablet Android Development] erraskey:
It's AMAZING!

Thanks to everyone on the site - from Roebeet and pals who pulled it together to scsione889 and others who did the walkthrough. For an absolute newbie (didn't know what "root" meant) to be able in one day to turn an absolute clunker into what I have now is unbelievable.

If you're new like me, and wondering whether you can pull it off, you can. Just make this the one time in your life when you read and follow the instructions exactly, without your usual improvisation!
[G Tablet Android Development] SRTDOC:
Is upgrading to TNT lite 3.0 easy as the first and i keep losing wifi signal when my tablet sleeps and i have to turn the Wifi off and on again to work is help there. :D
[G Tablet Android Development] nlawarre:
gtab been running fine. just got an error as it boots up "the process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly" I force close it and it keeps returning. Anyone else have this? I tried booting into boot recovry and I get the CWM recovery screen. I can scroll to menu options, do I need to reinstall?

CWM v2.5.1.1-bekit-0.8
[G Tablet Android Development] Evan2010:
Installed Vegan 5.1 mod and it rocks

I used the directions and installed VEGAN 5.1 and that rocks. I had previously used the TNT lite and had all sorts of problems and crashes... and the new VEGAN installs the new market--which found programs I had purchased which were not there before. It also seems faster.

The only difference in the install: is that instead of using the zipped TNT rom, I installed the VEGAN rom into the ROMs folder on the internal SD card.

This installation was very easy--and nothing like the other installations that I had tried...

AWESOME!
[G Tablet Android Development] kewldude151:
ok I have a problem. I was hoping to install the new TnT lite (from 2.2) and followed the instructions in the installation thread and now my tablet is boot looping.

I saved the update.zip file to the tablet's internal storage. When the tablet started to boot loop, I followed the instructions and did the factory reset. now I do not have the file on the tablet storage and cannot attempt to reinstall.

How do I do it using a micro SD card? I have the zip file on it, but I am unable to see it when I go into Clockwork to choose it. Thanks
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
In Clockwork go to the advanced menu and repartition your sdcard to 2048 and 0 if you haven't already.

Put the update.zip on your pc.

Plug in your pc to your tablet with USB cable

In Clockwork go to "Mounts and storage"

Select "mount USB storage".

You can now move the update.zip from your pc to the internal sdcard on your tab

Back out of menus until you can reboot your tab in clockwork
[G Tablet Android Development] magicpwr:
Thanks for your efforts

I am a noobie, but your instructions made it possible for me to install the fixes you described so my Viewsonic g Tablet now performs much better and I can get access to most apps in Google Market. Thanks, so much, for taking the time to describe the operations in detail and providing the links! Best to you in 2011!
[G Tablet Android Development] SRTDOC:
Which Vega did you use and where did you find it
[G Tablet Android Development] Phootey:
Hey all, new to your site. Very helpful info. Just picked up a G tablet prior to the new year, and, so far am enjoying using it. Obviously from the initial write ups on the device I was quite hesitant, but based on the hardware, figured there had to be a way to get the device to run decent. I had been looking at the Archos 101, thankfully it seems to be a difficult device to get a hold of these days.

Once I started lurking this site and saw what all the developers here were getting out of this device, I pulled the trigger and purchased one.

Pretty cool to go from initial start up - not so impressed

to

OTA update - OK a little impressed

to

Install ClockworkMod, a ROM (TNT 2.2), Flash Player, and Market Fix - YES this thing ROCKS!

All in the course of a weekend.

Thanks for the very thorough instructions. Very clear. Worked great.:D

Phootey
[G Tablet Android Development] scsione889:
This is their official website...

http://vegantab.gojimi.com/
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Well, I managed to botch this. Everything was fine....until I forgot to back up Adobe Flash. Upon the reboot section....I cannot find Adobe Flash, and the Market continually errs out. So...I have neither. I did the install of Adobe Flash again (actually, I have two versions now v 10.1_10.1.61.68 & 10.1.120.1. which is correct.

I've tried to install both, and while it says it has completed....I cannot open either one (when given the option of Open or Done), and cannot find the applications within the Applications portion of the pad.

Not a great day. First laptop crashes & burns....now this. :(
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
When you install Flash you need to reboot and then open a web page that has flash. It doesn't do anything when you try to open it after installing. You don't want 2 versions of flash installed.

What kind of errors is the market giving you? If your getting the "not enough space error" then you need to repartition your sdcard in Clockwork recovery to 2048 and 0
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
OMG, This is just not working....and obviously I've not done something right...but I'm now stuck in the middle, can't use the device....and stuck on an Update part of the ROM that isn't working. Now what? Help please.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Do you have clockwork recovery installed and can you get to the recovery menu
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Yes. And, I back everything up. Then, I have completed the Mount/System & Mount/Data section. It fails on the install zip from sdcard. Says "No such file or directory). Think it may be because I placed it in ROMS as suggested.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Choose the "install zip from sdcard" and then "choose zip from sdcard" not "apply sdcard:update.zip". You can navigate to the zip you want to install that way. Make sure the zip you are using is not a .rar file.

I don't know the benefits to the Mount/System and Mount/Data. I haven't done that step in a long time and haven't had any problems
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Thanks. I ended up figuring that out and finished applying TNT lite again (had it installed before all of this - just wanted the real market). But, now after doing all the steps....I just get error after error accessing anything. Can't access Market, can't access Gmail. Can't even get to Settings to do the Force Stop & Clear Data steps.

I'm frustrated.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Read this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=896395
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Honestly, I'd rather pay someone to just do it for me...or pay them to walk me through it. It's a real PITA.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Boot into Clockwork

Go into advanced menu

Select Repartition SD Card

Select 2048

Select 0

Back up until you see "reboot system now"
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
just these steps will resolve my problems?
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
The force close problems?.....yes

May wanna wipe data/cache too
[G Tablet Android Development] WantADroid:
Force Closing

I had the exact same issue on my G tablet, FC of every app. I also was unable to get into settings, after the repartition of SDcard all is running again!

Good luck and be patient.
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
OK, yes that did resolve the errors. The market still isn't the full market, and I have to reload Adobe Flash too....but so far so good. i will pick up the instructions from the last part & hope it all goes well.

Thanks,
[G Tablet Android Development] afarooki:
A couple of problems

I followed the instructions on my new G-Tablet and installed clockworkmod and the TNT lite ROM. I was able to load into the new ROM but am having these issues:

1) I can't get into the standard settings app. If I click on settings then it takes me to a menu that looks like the default viewsonic settings app, not the standard one that I have seen on other android devices

2) When I first start the market application it says "No matching content in Android Market". I am able to find some apps by going to subcategories or by searching, but a lot seem to be missing. I realize that every app will not work, but I am wondering if someone can see if the following app can be found on the g-tablet: epocrates. When I search for it, nothing comes up.

Thanks
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
1) TNT lite is based off the stock firmware. All that has been removed is the dashboard from Tap n Tap. That is the settings menu in Tap n Tap. The Vegan rom looks more the standard android. (Not better, just different)

Edit: Some things added to improve the rom...market...performance pack...ad hoc wifi tether...etc..

2) You need to do the market fix to get the apps to show. Check the First post of this thread.
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Unfortunately, the Settings button on the device no longer works as a result of all of this. The Market doesn't work either "ATTENTION: An error has occurred. Please try again later".

Again, frustrating. Mine has certainly not been the typical install.
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
And now add to that.....web doesn't work either. Seriously....anyone in L.A. who wants a few bucks?
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
Can't Install Clockwork Recovery! :(

My daughter finally gave me the green light to root & ROM her G Tablet, and I successfully rooted it. But for the life of me I CANNOT get ClockworkMod Recovery to install. I have put it in internal memory, I have put it on the microSD card, I re-rooted and still nothing. It detects recovery, goes to the little box & arrow, and then boots up normally.

Am I missing something? :confused:

Thanks!
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Read this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892090

1st Post

The command file in the recovery folder deletes the first time you boot so if it doesn't install you have to replace this file.

Make sure the command file is pointing to the correct sdcard
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
SO if it doesn't install I have to copy the zip file over again? Every time? WOW.

How will I know that ClockworkMod is successfully installed? Will the progress bar actually DO something? Sorry for the stupid questions; my Droid has been rooted & ROMmed for a year but the G Tab is unfamiliar territory for me :rolleyes:
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
You only have to replace the command file in the recovery folder.

You will know it installed correctly when you boot with power/vol+ (holding vol+ until "recovery key pressed") "android" will pop up on screen and then the clockwork menu will appear.

Make sure you have the correct command file
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
I guess, since I don't know WHERE it's looking when I power up, I will put clockwork in BOTH internal and external memories and see if it will pick one. Will let you know if it worked :) Thanks

EDIT: DO I have to rename the recovery "update.zip" or just leave it named as-is?
[G Tablet Android Development] WantADroid:
cwm

I changed zip to "update.zip" when I installed CWM.

Recovery folder stays the same. Make sure command file is in the folder too.
[G Tablet Android Development] g8rzz187:
Thanks for this thread

I followed it step-by-step (even breathed when told to do so) and everything works great. The G-tab could have gone down as a huge fail - instead, xda FTW...
[G Tablet Android Development] goose0077:
Glad I joined this forum

Thanks for all the input, my gtablet has been Turbo charged
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
Success!

Thanks to all, got ClockworkMod on the GTab, now to figure out TnTLite :rolleyes:
[G Tablet Android Development] bigjsturm:
Well, after all of that....being frustrated, I go home and within 2 minutes successfully connect to the internet via WiFi, get Adobe Flash to work....and Market works well too. Apparently, despite being connected to WiFi at the office.....the internet wasn't working on the WiFi. Who knew.

Oh well....it's all good now.....loving my rooted Gtab.

Thanks all....especially badfrog!!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
Now for the NEXT stupid issue...

I moved TnTLite and the TnTLite supplemental ROMs to the internal memory, in a folder named "ROMS" per the instructions. They're there. But when I go into ClockworkMod to install from SD Card, the folder is empty - NOTHING! :confused:

Am I supposed to rename these things? I mounted /system and /data, selected "Install from SD Card" and navigated to the ROMS folder... empty!

Any hints?
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Are they .rar files instead of .zip?

If they are you need to unrar them on a pc and then move them to your tablet as zip files
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
And how do I do that? I've never zipped a file before LOL

EDIT: NVM, I found a file converter online, converting the .rars to .zip. Good?

EDIT AGAIN: NVM the NVM, it kept wanting to convert to .tar format. So I'm STILL stuck trying to figure out exactly, step by step, how to convert the rar files to zip. God, I hate being a noobie again! :rolleyes:

EDIT YET AGAIN: I hate being a pain, but if Clockwork only loads zip files, why did TnTLite come in rar form? Just curious. Thanks again for the help in converting the rar to zip. I promise I'll leave you alone soon.
[G Tablet Android Development] basalt51:
I don't know if it is an issue, but this market fix didn't work for me at all until I tried the "Full Market Fix" where the instructions say clear the cache for the market not the data. Now I have the full market in VEGAn 5.1.
[G Tablet Android Development] TheSubwayGuy:
I am having the same issue... It also wont let you hook to Computer or go into the settings menu..

Any help?? Thanks in advance..
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
Wait a minute: I opened the TnTLite .rar file and there is a Recovery folder (with command file) and an update.zip file. Could it really be THAT easy? Just move these to the SDcard and install? Then install the supplemental? :confused:
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
If you don't have clockwork recovery installed that would be what you do. If you have clockwork recovery installed then all you need is the update.zip file. Place that on your sdcard. Reboot into recovery. Install zip from sdcard.
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
BadFrog, THANK YOU for your patience with me! I will get this thing smokin' yet! I DO have Clockwork installed, so I will move TnTLite and its supplemental to the root of the internal SDcard. Do I install both in the same recovery session? Or do I have to reboot in between?
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
I would reboot in between. Install TnT lite and get it running. Reboot into recovery and make a backup and then install the supplement. Always make a backup before installing supplements just in case
[G Tablet Android Development] trustyk69:
HELP. Have very thoroughly read through instructions. Sounds easy. Have my gtab attached to my pc. followed instructions to download clockwork. See the files just as described however my is on j drive. I then power off, then press volume and power, get the kernal message but no clock work installs. get the old faithful tapntap. I've tried this several times to no avail. What am I doing wrong?

Well I did it. Again to everyone READ THE DIRECTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. it's really that easy
[G Tablet Android Development] RedSrt007:
Boot into Clockworks and clear user data, then reboot..should make that error go away
[G Tablet Android Development] TheSubwayGuy:
Will this erase anything like apps...
[G Tablet Android Development] TheSubwayGuy:
Fixed problem but did erase all apps and set tablet back to original settings.
[G Tablet Android Development] Twizzlor:
Uninstalling clockwork?

Is there a way to successfully do this? I have tried a few different ways without success. Is there an update.zip that will un-install clockwork and reinstall the stock recovery?

Thx
[G Tablet Android Development] blakadher:
Clearing the data from manage applications in step 4 is not working for a large number of people. The original instructions showed clearing data from Titanium Backup which does work. Any ideas on the inconsistency and why the instructions were changed? This thread is referred to a lot when people have market issues, but the instructions as written simply don't work for most of the people.
[G Tablet Android Development] flyguyskt:
i must be a real ignoramous cuzz none of this makes sense...

i cant even figure out how to use the sd drive to save stuf to? im waaaay to used to windows i guess.

is there a android for dumbies somewhere?
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
I have figured out that the only way to access the internal SD card is by USB, and the only way to access the external card is to take it out and physically put it in the PC. If there's an easier way, I'm ready to learn it.

The OP speaks of the risk of bootloops when flashing TnTLite, and to have ClockworkMod ready just in case.

How do I do that, actually? It never says HOW to do it. :confused:
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Do you have clockwork recovery installed? If you do then you are ready. If you get boot loops you have to repartition your sdcard with clockwork. If not then download the clockwork 0.8 zip and unzip it to the root of your external sdcard.

You will have a file named update.zip and a folder named recovery. In the recovery folder will be a file named command. The command file will have one line in it.....--update_package=SDCARD2:/update.zip OR --update_package=SDCARD:/update.zip...Make sure it has SDCARD2. Insert sdcard into G Tab. Boot using Power/Vol+ until "Recovery key pressed". Let it install and reboot pressing Vol+ until "Recovery key pressed". It should boot into clockwork recovery. If not then you have the wrong command file or your sdcard is not recognized.

The command file can be edited with notepad
[G Tablet Android Development] scsione889:
Thanks for expressing your concern. I will re-write that portion with an alternative step 4 and step 5 for those having issues when I'm done playing with compiling some things (likely sometime tonight)... I removed the titanium backup portion because I was getting a lot of PM backlash over it.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
You can install the 3389 update and it will erase clockwork recovery. Of course it will also put your tab back to stock.
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
Thanks again BadFrog! I will put ClockworkMod on the external SD card and be prepared to partition the INTERNAL SD card in case of bootloop (nothing on it anyway except the backup). I think I'm almost ready to flash this. Probably making a mountain out of a molehill, but I don't want to be stuck with a $400 bootlooping brick.
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Save yourself the grief and when you start to mod this thing just install clockwork. Boot into clockwork and repartition your sdcard to 2048 and 0. This will save you some future problems. Then start installing custom roms. Make a backup with clockwork just is case and you will always be able to go back to what was working if you crash something installing another rom
[G Tablet Android Development] The-Chief:
So partition the internal sd card to 2048/0 and THEN make a backup? Then ROM it? No problem.
[G Tablet Android Development] Twizzlor:
Thx, I'LL try this.
[G Tablet Android Development] pqrs:
i thought i was crazy... i knew there was something to do with tb..

my market is broke and it cant get up!
[G Tablet Android Development] Twizzlor:
3389 stock rom

I cant seem to get the link for this to work. does anyone know where i can dl this from?

Thx
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/viewsonic/update-smb_a1002-3389-user.zip
[G Tablet Android Development] tguellich:
Thank you!

I have been reading, educating myself, and planning my gTab purchase for a few months now. I bought my gTab from Sears tonight to take advantage of the free dock rebate. I did the OTA update and set it to classic Android and it was running fine but I had the poor Market. I followed this tutorial and got everything working. Thanks so much for helping a complete noob. I have some questions I can't seem to find the answers to:

1-When I use the TNT calendar a large yellow oval is across the top that prevents me from seeing all my events. From the looks of it, it could possibly be something to do with volume/muting. Any ideas?

2-I flashed TNT 3.0 then set up all of my apps, preferences, etc. Then I did a BU with Titanium BU. If I flash the 3.1.4 supplemental, what will I retain and/or lose, as far as settings, apps, etc.? If you could point me in the right direction for this info I would be even more thankful for your help than I already am.

3-Where is the BU for Titanium BU stored? When I do a cache and data wipe, am I just wiping the 2Gb internal SD or does the 16Gb get wiped too?

I am sorry to make you answer these questions again, I just can't find answers to them and I have been reading through the forums for hours. Thanks again for the great info.
[G Tablet Android Development] dustinslusher:
Easy but effective market fix, all apps for g tablet

Step 3.

Open the Market app. Once it loads close it (press the home button).

Step 4.

Go into Settings – Applications – Manage Applications – Google Services Framework – Force Stop – Clear Data

Step 5.

Go into Settings – Applications – Manage Applications – Market – Force Stop – Clear Data

I tried this way and after doing it 3 times with no luck I gave up. Then I found this link:

SEE ATTACHMENT I'M A NEW USER AND CANNOT INPUT A LINK

I know this is a different tablet but I have the viewsonic g tablet 2.2 running the latest version of vegan and the first time I tried this it worked. There seems to be so many different ways to fix the market problem but this is not only the easiest it's also the only one that worked for me. I have not had any problems from doing this the only difference from the video was after you get the (wanted) error message and reboot you are supposed to be able to open the market right away once it's rebooted, well I had to open several times because I would keep getting the error message after reboot but after opening and closeing a couple times it opened up and i had all of the apps available to me, when i did a search for an app it came up the way it was supposed to. I hope this can help, let me know if anyone runs into issues, so far I'm good I just want to see if it doesn't work for some. Good luck!!:D
[G Tablet Android Development] scsione889:
Market fix has been updated in the guide. If there are any further issues I will also add in the Titanium Backup process...but as I stated in the guide...I have tested this method on every ROM currently out for this tablet and it has worked every time. (My tablet is partitioned to 2048/0 ...you may need to do the same).

Edit: Added link to roebeet's Titanium Backup based market fix guide just in case. :)
[G Tablet Android Development] Twizzlor:
Fixed
[G Tablet Android Development] blakadher:
Try installing the stock calendar (download here: http://vegantab.gojimi.com/downloads/). Copy it to your tablet and then use CWM to install it.
[G Tablet Android Development] scott101:
amazing

thank you for the info, bravo.
[G Tablet Android Development] tguellich:
@blackadher - That worked, thank you very much for the help.

Can anyone answer the other questions?

2-I flashed TNT 3.0 then set up all of my apps, preferences, etc. Then I did a BU with Titanium BU. If I flash the 3.1.4 supplemental, what will I retain and/or lose, as far as settings, apps, etc.? If you could point me in the right direction for this info I would be even more thankful for your help than I already am.

3-Where is the BU for Titanium BU stored? When I do a cache and data wipe, am I just wiping the 2Gb internal SD or does the 16Gb get wiped too?