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[A7 General] rogconnect:
I'm keeping mine for my five years old and buy another one later...like Asus EeePad or Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.

And for those of u who got this from Amazon,

I received a $20 credit when I called about the missing HDMI cables, USB cable etc. So guys get the $20!
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
sadly our Tegra2 cpu is missing some vital functionality not shared with the snapdragon, so the binaries are simply not compatible :-(

there will NOT be a port of a htc sense mod on our tablet, as only the framework can run, but not its runtime libraries as those are compiled for snapdragon cpu's or cpu's compatible only.. our tablet is not compatible!
[A7 General] Lindarose84:
Seconded. I have not been able to join the wifi network created by my evo via wireless tether. A guide on how someone got this to work would be great.
[A7 General] durango99:
Refer to this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdKJvjKIp_s&feature=youtube_gdata

Check out the video from 4:25 on...CAVEAT! although you get adhoc, you get the issue that wifi doesn't automatically come back up when you bring it out of sleep. That still needs to be worked out.

In the description look for the link and instructions:

Dexter's Ad-Hoc patch: follow the same installation instructions found above for the Android Market mod for this patch as well. The patch, like the Market mod, must be renamed Update.zip and installed from a micro sdcard. These updates, must be performed from the device system recovery menu)

http://dext3r.komodin.org/folio100/adhoc-fix.zip

For the more adventurous, you can just extract the files out of the zip and use root explorer app (maybe even super manager app?), or terminal and go into /system/bin and rename the 2 original files and replace it with the zip version. You may need to verify the files have execute permission also.
[A7 General] Bjake:
great device

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdKJvjKIp_s
[A7 General] rspray:
(Didn't know where to post and didn't want to make new thread)

I'm all for this device becoming Honeycomb compatible, but I am a little worried about the "fragmentation" that Google says is not an issue. I don't want to get HC installed then have a ton of regular (Froyo, Gingerbread) apps for phones not work due to scaling or whatever. If you haven't seen the demo video of HC they released, it def looks sweet, but not at the cost of creating 2 factions of Android - phone vs. tablet
[A7 General] hoagm:
I'm actually more concerned about 2.2/2.3 being left behind. It appears tablets are getting all the love. The biggest concern here is the rumor that 3.0 will require dual-core processors. We're seeing more and more of these in tablets, but how many phones have that kind of power? What will that do to battery life on a phone? AND we've already seen it happen once. When system requirements were changed from 1.6 to 2.0, a ton of phone were left out in the cold.

Now, on the flip side, I've worked in the tech field forever and I know that sacrificing future functionality for backwards compatibility can have a LONG TERM effect on your rate of innovation. I'm one of those guys that will buy a new phone or tablet every year (assuming prices are reasonable) to get the latest and greatest (and I'm betting most people reading on this forum are like-minded). But I don't think the broader consumer base thinks the same way.
[A7 General] rspray:
Per Engadget today, Google tweeted that the dual-core's won't be required. It will however be the proc that it is designed on, and you can bet it will be optimized for it.

I don't have an Android phone, as my company's IT only allows BB's, so I'm less concerned about 2.2/2.3. That is unless IT can be swayed in favor of the Droid Pro's....
[A7 General] eskaryo:
If they use OWA you can still sync w/Exchange (Calendar, Contacts, Email) with an Android, it can't be blocked without turning off OWA.
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
After getting the market working with the modified wpa_supplicant, I went back to the original wpa_supplicant and now I have a working market, I can connect to adhoc networks, and I do not have the wifi sleep problem.

Billy
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Thanks for the info!

BTW, anyone get any bluetooth GPS receiver working with this device or any bluetooth headset that can connect.

I am trying to buy an GPS receiver to connect to A7.
[A7 General] johng75:
I just got the email, these are selling for $300, again at compusa, store only...
[A7 General] rspray:
It's in the Retail ad online. Hot deal if you've got a store nearby...
[A7 General] Mr Dasher:
Images of the internal hardware of the A7

I read in a posting that images of the internal hardware of the A7 have been posted previously but I've been through this entire forum and I haven't been able to find them.

I'd really like to buy this tablet warts and all but the deal breaker is the lack of 3G.

I know there are A7 units that do have 3G but they appear to be only available in Australia and I live in Canada. The shipping alone is $150.00. So I thought about a seeing if I could add a 3G module myself but I've read in this forum that the socket hasn't been soldered in.

An external 3G usb dongle is not an option.

So can anyone tell me if the Bluetooth is mounted on the mb or is it also a socket? Could a 3G module be switched for the Bluetooth?

If I could see the images then I might be able to rig something up internally.

Would anyone know were I could buy this unit without having to have it shipped from Australia.

Thanks,

MD
[A7 General] eshepardson:
As for GPS receivers, yes I have used a Bluetooth GPS without any issues. Paired right up and works with Google maps, and several other navigation and aviation programs.

On another note, I haven't been able to get the wifi-to stay on With Wifi keep alive, or several other programs. Whenever the unit sleeps, the wifi goes off. Anyone have any suggestions on what has worked for them? I don't want to keep the screen on while listening to Pandora or other feeds as it wipes the battery too fast.
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Can u tell me which GPS receiver u have? see if i can get it.
[A7 General] cadiken:
Mr. Dash that would be post #191
[A7 General] eshepardson:
rogconnect:

I have a GlobalSat GPS receiver, about 4 years old, don't see the model number on it. However, I have connected numerous Bluetooth devices wi/out any problem, so don't think the model number will make a difference. Their current models are running from $59-79 online.

Goodluck
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Thanks..well I have problems connecting via bluetooth with my Motorola headset...it paired but cannot connect. I'll check it out on some GPS receivers @ Amazon, if it's don't work I can alway return it.

May be there is a fix for bluetooth on A7.

I didn't use the Dexter mod. I just copied and replaced those Google app files to get market worked. And so far, the WIFI is fine for me. After goes sleep and awake, it's take a few sec. for it to reconnect. Maybe it the energy saving mode and I using an app WEFI on the A7.
[A7 General] argie:
This has to be a bluetooth problem. I can pair but not connect with my Asus laptop.
[A7 General] 855Elm:
As mentioned before "can pair but not connect" is normal on bluetooth menu screen withing Elocity Setting menu...

You need apps to utilize either external GPS unit or headphones...

As far as GPS goes it worked for me with app BlueGPS which had some additional options and parameters to be set and then when I open Google Maps my location got marked with small blue arrow...cool.

Maybe thare is an app BlueAudio or similar to enable you to use wireless headsets.

Regards
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Thanks for the heads-up!

I just ordered this GlobalSat BT-368i Bluetooth GPS Receiver

from Amazon and will receive it tomorrow. And I already downloaded BlueGps4Droid_1.2.0.apk, hope it'll connect and work for the A7.
[A7 General] Mr Dasher:
cadiken

Thank you for taking the time to post.

MD
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
i just tested a similar setup on Folio100 and i paired the BTGPS in bluetooth settings but NOT connecting to it, and used the Bluegps4droid app and chose gps unit and enabled service, and waited for a lock and it works great..
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Thanks for the heads-up ! And for the great works u done for the forum.

This is my first Android and I going to buy another one when more new models are out. Any recommendations?

I'd like one with a built-in GPS. I looking @ the spec. of Samsung Galaxy TAB 2. I know it's gonna cost a lot more.
[A7 General] durango99:
billy,

I just tried the original wpa_applicant 12/20/2010 and wlan_tool dated 12/7/2010 and where wireless wake from sleep works, still can't do ad hoc.

what I'd your date of these files? thanks

dan
[A7 General] babydumplinz:
New Firmware is out just loaded it Build #PBJ8000.2.0124 EC 0.14
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Well , I have to do all the Google App and Market again. And all data are gone too.
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
thats why custom firmware was invented.. ;)
[A7 General] rogconnect:
THanks for the advice about the adhoc connection. The A7 cannot connect with WEP on my Samsung Intercept hotspot. I have to do it without security then it connect. And I have to check the client status constantly so others are not tapping my line with a slow 3G connections. :)
[A7 General] tarajim:
What does this firmware fix?
[A7 General] rogconnect:
Nothing!

I'm glad i finally returned this A7 to amazon. This is my first Android and learned quite a bit. And I can't wait and went to buy an Samsung Galaxy Tab (Sprint) $499 no contract, no plan and very happy with it. The Multi-touch is nice on the TAB and it's a Official Market Android. All the App. I wanted cannot be found on the A7 and now it can be found on the TAB. With the built-in GPS, I no longer need to use a bluetooth GPS receiver. It's also come with a 16GB micro SD. So all added features, i found it's worth it without the anxiety of A7, which a pain with those missing features and bad support with an UNKNOWN company.

BTW, the touch is so much better than the A7 . it's thinner and easier to hold on the palm.
[A7 General] durango99:
rogconnect, while it's nice to hear of your experience with the tab,you're not really adding any benefit to the discussion and help of the other users of the elocity. we get it. you don't like the elocity.

between this post and the other post on the a10 order, you're coming close to the territory of trolling.

I'd prefer to see more helpfulness (more like dexter's help in the form of rom mods and tips) and adding something constructive to the conversation.
[A7 General] breebauer:
How about the battery life?

If you're just using it to surf online, how long do you think it would last?
[A7 General] jazzbone:
No wifi issues for me. Seems strange. If it's an OS issue, shouldn't all of them have the same problem?

If no one had told me, I would have never known that it isn't multitouch. So, thanks for spoiling it for me! :mad:

Just kidding. I didn't buy this as a toy.

If I can't get calendar, though, it'll have to go back. I'd love to help out with development, but I don't know where to start.
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
sounds to me like a poor replacement for Samsung Tab, so i would take a good look at the Advent Vega or Viewsonic Gtab instead and run with a 10" screen, which might seem big, but no one is planning to have a 7" tablet in their pocket?

with the lack of internal storage, bad lcd multitouch functionality , its something i would stay away from.
[A7 General] teckel12:
We give the gaming example for multi-touch as that's easy to understand. But, multi-touch is really important to the rest of the Android UI as well. For example, Google Map's new tilt and rotate won't work without multi-touch. This is a hardware limitation, not software. The zoom gesture software hack has already been done on this device which comes from the manufacture. It's a kludge, and a total deal-breaker, not just for games, but for the overall UI experience.
[A7 General] teckel12:
And also I don't want a 10" tablet, I want 7". If I wanted a 10" tablet, I'd just get an iPad. But, I don't want a 2 pound 10" tablet at all, from any manufacture. If I wanted something that big and large, I'd just get a Netbook for $250! 7" and less than a pound is what I'm looking for. Something that's highly portable, yet has a larger screen than my phone.
[A7 General] denoxster:
Thanks for the info, but I already re-boxed my A7.

It doesn't make sense for me spending extra $75 (from my Archos 70) to get device that have less features, plus A70IT is much lighter, tinner and have a kickstand :)

Anyway, is there any sleek tegra cpu 7" widescreen tablet coming out soon?
[A7 General] bielo:
The tethred Wifi Issue

Anybody have any success picking up tethered wifi with elocity? I have an HTC hero running cm6 with wifi tether enabled or on and any device picks up the signal except for this Elocity A7. Anybody else?
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
you need patched "wpa_supplicant" from other xda threads here.. the Nvidia based wpa_supplicant only support out AP networks but not adhoc mode..

and then you probably need the "wext" driver, which means you loose signal indicator in status bar, but it works (on folio100 that is).
[A7 General] Canadoc:
As a Gtablet owner getting set to return his I would tell you to reconsider.

I spent many hours getting Gtablet to work properly with hacked Rom...and finally now the hacked Roms seem more stable.

That said it has multitouch but only 2 point so dont expect more.

It also has a terrible screen. So bad that reading in portrait mode is near impossible.

The weird thing is the Elocity is supposed to be a rebranded Compal naz-10 which when reading descriptions of that is referred to as multitouch so perhaps there is a way to firmware update it to 2point multitouch
[A7 General] bielo:
Didnt work. Renamed "wps_supplicant" file to update because no other option elocity comes with android system recovery <1e>. I think i need to wait for clockworkMod support in order to flash this?
[A7 General] Canadoc:
There is a free app called touch calendar that hooks into google calendar
[A7 General] Canadoc:
Anyone tried to use z4root. If this can be rooted then the market can be installed
[A7 General] denoxster:
Update, I tried to return this puppy back to tigerdirect today and it's website says this can not be returned online.

What the heck does it mean? I need to call TG customer service, but don't have time now. This is lame.

For you who considering getting this puppy from TG, you have been warned.
[A7 General] bielo:
Wireless Connection

Anybody considering buying this device should know that I have unsuccesfully connected to another andriod device thru WIFI or Bluetooth "WIFI TEHTER OR JUST BLUETOOTH PAIRED". I have emailed the company about the problem. I do not expect a quick solution but I am confident that the XDA community once again BAMMMMM! Deliver before the makers of the device resolve it. Thanks to the XDA Community!
[A7 General] Canadoc:
If there is indeed no way to ultimately enable some form of true multitouch on this via firmware update, is it really a deal breaker if this is not going to be a heavy gaming device?

For me Flash, a good screen ebook capability and formfactor are key. The nook color would be perfect except slower processor so no flash video for me.
[A7 General] trinikartel:
Guesstimate I'd say around 8-10 hours depending on settings. Last night I was at 56% before bed and it was on for 3hrs 40 mins

No need to...it's already rooted out of the box. Just get a root file manager and you're golden. I've already muddled around and tried to follow the GTablet market hack but the Google Account Sign In part doesn't detect an internet connection so i'm stuck with market, maps (and navigation) and talk installed and can only use maps
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
How do you "unsuccessfully connect" something?

Billy
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
I don't know if anybody noticed, but apparently, you can get into recovery mode by powering the device on, waiting a second or so and then holding down the power button for 5 seconds. I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate the menu though. I didn't see anything about this in the user manual.

Have any of you got this hooked up to your computer via the USB port? Hopefully the stupid docking cable isn't required. You would think they would include that, none-the-less.

Billy
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
It's not for me. The HDMI out was also a must-have for me.

Billy
[A7 General] trinikartel:
Ohhhhh man that was a helluva find. After I see the box with arrow coming out of it. I tapped home and i got the menu options. back is down, search is up, menu is select...

let the games begin!!!
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
and now you have a device which lags poor performance, have even worse memory slots used, always in need of a lagfix.. and got something to look forward to in 2012 when AndroidOS 3.0 arrives from samsung for it.

its nice, but its expensive due to the sLCD screen, and is still pretty much in poor shape as Galaxy S when it comes to actual use, many wants h/w improvements and fixes..

you should have followed the XDA galaxy thread and read about their problems as well.. its always nice to be ahead of things..

and tests indicate its half the speed of Elocity, so performance is certainly not a good argument.
[A7 General] manfly9884:
Have you guys read the thread stating that this tablet will not be able to handle Gingerbread because of hardware issues? Hope this is not true. It would be a deal breaker for me.
[A7 General] RojasTKD:
You mean Honeycomb? Gingerbread is not much different from Froyo.

Officially no. But there is a good chance that an unofficial ROM will be available, even if it lacks some of the features.

Honestly I don't see why it wouldn't. My best guess is that a multitouch screen is an official requirement for Honeycomb, so it can't be officially realeased for the A7.
[A7 General] manfly9884:
Well, I'm still on the fence with my A-side. Need this device to be able to at least be able to run Gingerbread. Don't get me wrong...I like what Dexter has done with my the A-side, very grateful. Just need this to last me for a while.
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
i doubt 2.3 will be out for any tablet, as honeycomb has been presented to arrive soon, and should be a dedicated AndroidOS for tablets.. so your wish will doubtfully not come through for you here.
[A7 General] manfly9884:
Do you think that the A7 will be capable of handling Honeycomb?
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
well, presentations of the new hardware in Motorola XOOM, is the same as you got already.. there are screen resolution being different, but then it all comes down to internal storage partitioning, and with most tegra2 tablets we can use nvflash to reorganize internal storage, so if it means new partitions we can even do that. otherwise i don't think difference is that big.
[A7 General] byrddog:
elocity a7 need help

I have had this device about two weeks and I have tried to update it to current firmware and I have been unsuccessful.

I am pretty savvy, however it wont read my sd card. It keeps telling me E: Can't open/sdcard/update.zip

(bad) installation aborted

fotmtting misc............ Do you have any advice, Ive tried 3 diffrent SD cards and I have an android optimus phone...do u think I have a bad device or am I doing something wrong....please help I'll be glad to donate!! thnaks
[A7 General] Lisabk518:
I'm not at all a comp. Techi but if you've had your tablet for 2 weeks you should already have the firmware update. I say this cause I was looking for any recent updates or upgrades myself.
[A7 General] 5[Strogino]:
Seems that update.zip is corrupt. Check size and integrity
[A7 General] BertoJG:
Has anybody connected to this device through adb?
[A7 General] Canadoc:
you sure wifi was on when u did this?

I know on the archos fans site and on the nook color site there are apks or gapps files that can be installed that might be able to get you market gmail google voice.....

My tablet arrived yesterday but it was shipped to my brothers in florida since i am in canada and i wont be there till next week to try it so am trying to make sure i want it before opening or if i will just stick with my gtablet
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Yeah, I figured out the controls right after I posted. I ran to the store to get a USB cable to see if I can connect to my linux box.

Does anybody know how different the recovery images and roms are from device to device? I don't know where to start with that stuff, so I thought I'd move on to trying to sideload apps and confirm that the device is rooted out of the box, like somebody said.

Billy
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
I got QuickSSH sideloaded and installed, no problem. It seems to be rooted, but I'm not sure how to be more certain. "SU" doesn't return anything - no errors, no confirmation.

Billy
[A7 General] jazzbone:
I installed z4root and it says, "your device is already rooted"

So, what do I need to do to get the Android Market?
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Anybody having trouble waking it up after it goes to sleep? I keep having to reboot mine

Billy
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Yeah, mine's acting strange. It keeps going into airplane mode and then going to sleep, then I can't wake it up without rebooting.

I've got another coming today, so I'll compare the two and see if I can get one working. This is a Christmas gift for the wifey, so hopefully I can!

Billy
[A7 General] jazzbone:
Can you explain the steps to install the Gtablet market hack? Thanks!
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Yeah, it's definitely rooted right out of the box, so that's really promising:

It also shows what knuckleheads the tech/sales team at StreamTV are:
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
its a known problem on all Tegra2 devices.. Nvidia seem to have ****ed up the device driver, so the SOD (Sleep of Death) cause the tegra2 device to never wake up again...

somehow latest drivers from nvidia resolved some issues, but on our Folio100 it also made it less compatible with other h/w feature folio provides, so its not most popular, but it works great.. maybe someone can build a custom rom with the added nvidia fixes for your device..
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
remember to do a "chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" as well :-)

you might look for a "wpa_tool" as well, and update the script, as the wpa_supplicant is started with a wrong device driver now, as the patched wpa_supplicant only works on our tegra2 with "wext" as device driver..
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
I plugged in a keyboard and it works great. I plugged in a mouse and it works too... just one little issue... no visible pointer! LOL. But, it does work other than that. Could be an easy fix.

I got YouTube loaded and it works great. HD vids look good.

Billy
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
fyi - no easy fix at all..

but maybe using the toshiba framework when someone gets to that stage, will resolve better bluetooth stack support (BT mouse/keyboard) + usb mouse support with pointer that actually moves.. Nvidia tegra2 stock image does not support it either, thats where your development primarily comes from.
[A7 General] Itaintrite:
I also bought from TD. Called their CSR and got email with RMA number right away. All it took was about 10 minutes of your time. I don't know why they wouldn't let you file a return online, but their CSR seems good enough.
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Mine connects to my CM6/Nexus One access point no problem, right out the gate.

Billy
[A7 General] JeepFreak:
Sweet! The LCDDensity hack totally works

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8185097

Billy
[A7 General] Dexter_nlb:
true, but its no adhoc mode, its AP mode on new 2.2 kernels :-) so different solution used.. my sgs phone works quite fine too on with original wpa.
[A7 General] Canadoc:
How do we get a dedicated forum?
[A7 General] hashbrown:
wont connect to 2wire wifi but has no problem w/ htc hotspot tether.

Edit: after a hard reset, it connects just fine to ad-hoc wifi.
[A7 General] jazzbone:
Angry Birds

Someone posted on the Amazon page that they were able to resolve the problem with Angry Birds on their G tablet by updating the open gl driver. Also, on the Nvidia forum, this was posted:

I don't know how to update the driver, though.

Hope this info helps...