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[A7 Android Development] witzman:
Everytime I shutdown and restart the tablet, it reverts back to the older version of Calendar that didn't work. I put a shortcut to install the correct calendar on the main screen as a workaround for the time being.

Is there a way to make it "stick" so that when I restart the tab it has the correct calendar? An app that lets me uninstall a core application and then install what I want? Help!?
[A7 Android Development] jazzbone:
You either need to delete the other calendar or rename it.

Use Root Explorer and go into your System/app folder.

Renaming the bad calender to Calendar_old.apk

will work.
[A7 Android Development] xluthor:
Ad-Hoc Issue using Barnicle / 1080P / Honeycomb

Hi Dexter,

Thank you very much for your work on the A7 Roms.

I had a quick question about ad-hoc networks. Specifically, I am using my sony x10 data connection and tethering it using barnicle. This works well on my pc's but I cannot see the ad-hoc network on my a7. I have updated the a7 with the update.zip that you provided but I still cant see the network from the A7.

I know this is a noob question but what app / tool is the best to use to copy the wpa supplicant file? I have tried using astro but it won't allow me to copy / paste to the system/bin directory. Any help would be appreciated and have you heard of any issue with using Barnicle to tether?

One other question - I called elocity today to discuss the Honeycomb release date. They expect an update to be released within a few weeks. Will you be putting together an updated custom rom? I'm really looking forward to using the integrated google video chat.

Last question - Have you successfully played a 1080p video file on the a7? If so is there a way to play .mkv files? I'm confused as to whether the unit can play 1080p or just upscales content to 1080p via the HDMI.

Again, Thank you for all your hard work.

xluthor
[A7 Android Development] Elementix:
I just talked to koush a few minutes ago and we are 2nd in line to get clockwork recovery on the A7. We are after the Epic 4g. He said he got the ascend finished last night. Shouldn't be too much longer guys... :)
[A7 Android Development] rapcon:
Thanks man for sticking with this. I use CWM on my Gtablet and it just makes the experience of that tablet much more enjoyable.
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
Dexter

Hello Dexter, Have you ever spoken with ElocityNow.com and talk to them about releasing the kernel do you think this device will be able to do gingerbread or honeycomb. let us know please.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
no, and i am not sure i will.. i got not much chance of testing the compiled code.. so thats a big experiment when i got no tablet..

but i don't think it will be that much of an issue, if we do get the kernel sources and someone with the a7 tab, can test it.
[A7 Android Development] witzman:
Forgive my obvious n00bness. I renamed calendar.apk to calendar_old.apk under the \system\app folder as described, but it still reboots with the non-working calendar.

Do I need to copy the correct (and working) apk file to the \system\app folder?

EDIT - I ended up deleting the calendar_old.apk and the current calendar.apk from the sytem\app folder. Re-installed the correct calendar and rebooted. WORKS! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
rename to like .apk1 as long as the pkg file exists the content with its real naming will be installed. a PKG filename is not important, the content of it is.
[A7 Android Development] xluthor:
Hi Dexter,

I noticed you replied to a few other questions / posts - If you're not interested in replying to my questions could you point me in the right direction?

Thanks :)
[A7 Android Development] xluthor:
I'll help test anytime as i'm sure many will. Let me know when you're ready :)
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Has anyone been able to successfully keep the wi-fi on when the unit's screen times out? Would love to be able to stream music without draining the battery so fast while in the car, etc. Have the settings set to never on the advanced menu for the wi-fi, but it is still disconnecting while the screen is asleep. Thanks in advance.
[A7 Android Development] mortis2600:
Thank you so much for your work on this amazing tablet. We all appreciate it. Though I do have an issue I'd like to try to work through and I didnt see anything on it for 1.1.

Trying to access root on the a7 doesn't seem to work.

When running su in /system/bin I get an error saying I'm not suid. Root enabled applications fail to access root, etc.

I'm running the current 1.1 mod listed above. Is there something I'm missing?
[A7 Android Development] witzman:
I just installed SuperUser from the market. Worked for me.
[A7 Android Development] mortis2600:
I tried that, but I get "new version of su", I click to update and get

"an error occurred and su was not updated. A zip file (su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip) has been placed on your sdcard, please reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your su binary"

I dont want to do this without some confrimation that it's safe to do so.

Any thoughts?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
su on Elocity do not work with superuser.apk here, ..

its placed in /system/xbin/su and do not work with the app from Market, that one was learned with version 1.0c , initially the mod was including the superuser+su patches.. but if you do get it to work, its great... the app makes the su more efficient as you're in control, and not just allowing every app to run su without approval
[A7 Android Development] mortis2600:
Great. That gave me SU on commandline.

Forgive my scrubbiness, but how do I translate this into allowing applications like titanium backup and softkeys to work properly?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
when you do have su rights, try this

ln -s /system/xbin/su /system/bin/su

i think apps are pointing directly to the /system/bin or maybe PATH environment is not correct when running the shell?
[A7 Android Development] mortis2600:
That worked perfectly after a reboot. Everything is getting SU like a champ.

Again, thank you so much for being responsive and helpful. Your work does not go unappreciated and I will certainly donate something on payday. =D
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
Dexter/Honey Comb Questions

I know that a dump has become available have you been able to play with any of it just curious, i know they have ported something to the nook color and was just curious. also how much do you need to get the a7 tablet as i want you to be able to have one. I'm going to contact Elocity and see if they will issue you one since you have made the a7 the greatest since its release. Some said they spoke to elocity about honeycomb and they said a few weeks is that just a myth or real as nothing was posted on there site about the future of the a7.
[A7 Android Development] HTCdemon:
Hello,

As I see you've spotted the Optimus 2x dump, curious if you plan to incorperate the APK's from the video player into your next build? as it seems that video player is better optimized for out tegra2 based device than the current roster out there.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
:o you saw me in there.. i hope you didnt put too much in it, because i prefer to surprise users :)

but you might be right on track of my intentions, but again, no elocity , so folio get the honor of my initial tests...
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
dexter jpw can i fix the parse error thing playing around with honeycomb dump please
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
? more info needed, please.. makes not much sense..

btw, remember its made for EMULATOR, so no hardware support at all, and you get nothing like a real 3.0 out of it. my opinion : waste of time..
[A7 Android Development] witzman:
new market

Is there any plan to upgrade the market for this rom? I'm willing to beta test and also donate for your time to get it done. Let me know.
[A7 Android Development] DroidxRage:
I believe that you can just replace vending.apk with a newer version. I'd backup the original but it worked when I manually installed gapps.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
confirm! if it does not manually upgrade, you can easily copy it to /data/app location and it should "upgrade" to new release or replace the one in /system/app (but that might require a little more experience)
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
Dexter:

I'd thank for your hard work on both XT720 and this unit, and you're deserved to have more donation.

BTW, can you make a package as

update.zip

which includes ALL Google application for those who just want market and other Google applications?

This may be easier for those who is afraid to flash the whole thing.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
as the gapps package require the whole framework to be repacked/deodex'd its a huge bundle of 50MB+, so it makes less sense.

and much harder to make a complete updater-script than just repacking the img file. :-)
[A7 Android Development] witzman:
I attempted putting the vendors.apk file in both locations, and the market v1.82 still opens. I will experiment tonight from home and report if I'm still having some trouble. Thanks for the info and pointing me down the right road.
[A7 Android Development] jayfr76:
new firmware????

Just saw Feb 4th update out. Any idea on an updated Dexter rom
[A7 Android Development] dburckh:
I was trying to get Asphalt 5 to run on this It keeps saying I need more space (100MB ish), which I have, but it doesn't recognize. I then discovered the mount point issue. I went a little OCD on this, so I'm been bashing my brain trying to figure out a solution. This might be beating a dead horse, but I would like to propose an alternate solution to the problem of the SD card mount point.

Instead of trying to fight the vold config and move the mount point, would it be possible to change EXTERNAL_STORAGE in init.rc to /storage/sdcard-disk0? Futher would it be possible to do an slink from /storage/sdcard-disk0 to /mnt/sdcard and /sdcard?

Anyway, I tried this myself and end up with an unbootable device. If there is any merit to my theory, I will give it another go. Thanks in advance!
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
I will report back on an update very soon.
[A7 Android Development] tetsuo_shima:
Dexter.....You're awesome. Thanks for helping all of us A7 owners out.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
np, gimme some days and ill make a new update available based on latest off. update..
[A7 Android Development] kingjf54:
Thanks

Dexter...Thanks for all your hard work...you really make the idea of "open source" happen, and with your mods and all the help on the forums. it is great to use with this device
[A7 Android Development] bhageman:
Dex - Donation on the way! Thanks for the invaluable assistance!
[A7 Android Development] eclivic:
Might of found a loop hole

I have a USB Female to Female. I plugged it into my A7 and plugged it into my pc. I noticed that when plugged into the pc it does Not recognize the A7. But upon A7 boot and only boot for about 1.5 seconds the PC does recognize it.

If this helps or if I can help investigate this more please let me know.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
i think what you see is the port acting in client mode (i think) which can be enabled during boot (many devices has host/client usb ports), but i think its switches quickly to host mode, and you loose pc connectivity, but its great you found it, we can probably make a new boot.img or simply get a little script switch the port from host to client mode i think.. but i recall some issues around it, as it can only be done once per boot.. so maybe it needs to be done in boot.img.
[A7 Android Development] eclivic:
Another worm ?

If i plug the USB in it does nothing....But if I boot up with the cable plugged in. As before, the PC Recgonized it and once fully booted it shows I'm in USB Debugging mode but still cant get to it from ASDK.

Wonder if there is a lock on the software some how. Once again, dont know it it helps but information is always the key.
[A7 Android Development] radica21:
Thanks a whole bunch for the help Dexter!

Hey Dexter, I want to thank you for your support of the elocity a7:) Just wondering if you could look into trying to fix the brightness adjustment when you work on the newest update? when you go into the settings to change the brightness it comes up force close. this means you can only adjust the brightness through a widget and there are only a couple of settings in the widgets. If it is too much to ask I understand as you do not own one of these yet and you have already done so much for us. Thanks Again.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
was the bug in my 1.1 or in the official? i assume it was my bug, as i change settings apk for wifi off mode..

ill look into this with the next update
[A7 Android Development] eclivic:
I found this in the usbotg.sh file

#!/system/bin/sh

cat /proc/test_program/serial > /data/data/sn

if [ -f /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db-journal ]; then

echo "-------------------- Error journal, remove it -------------------"

rm /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db-journal

fi

sleep 1

# echo on > /sys/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.1/usb2/power/level #disable it to avoid suspend/resume fail

echo "Enter USBOTG Shell" > /data/data/infousbotg

if [ -f /data/data/com.compal.usb_otg/usb.txt ]; then

usbstate=`cat /data/data/com.compal.usb_otg/usb.txt`

case "$usbstate" in

0) echo "Stay Device" >> /data/data/infousbotg

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb

;;

1) echo "Switch Host is Done" >> /data/data/infousbotg

echo on > /sys/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0/usb1/power/level

sleep 1

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb

sleep 1

echo 1 > /proc/test_program/usb

;;

esac

else

echo 10 4b a0 e4 07 00 > /proc/test_program/ecctl

echo 1 > /data/data/com.compal.usb_otg/usb.txt

echo "Switch Host is Done, No /data/data/com.compal.usb_otg/usb.txt" >> /data/data/infousbotg

echo on > /sys/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0/usb1/power/level

sleep 1

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb

sleep 1

echo 1 > /proc/test_program/usb

fi
[A7 Android Development] radica21:
I don't know if it was in the official update or not.:confused: I purchased my elocity knowing that you had made a mod to get google apps on it.;) As soon as I turned it on I flashed it with your mod and never looked back. If it were not for you:D I would have never purchased it.
[A7 Android Development] greenaar:
Here's some more info :

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go

Apparently what you've found determines host/client mode, though now that i've tested it some, I can't see exactly which command is flipping it between them.

It suggests that it should be possible to reverse the mode, and then hook it up to a regular pc via a usb a-a cable, assuming of course we can find the right setting (since it's on by default during boot and gets shut off .. somewhere?)
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
a quick way to test if you can modify the script, is enabling development -> usb debugging that should open access with adb.. or at least show a "drive" icon pop up on pc, although it might not be an accessable drive, it shows its working.
[A7 Android Development] greenaar:
Cutting that section out made the usb debugging item pop up on the device, but there wasn't any device detection on the pc. I'm obviously missing something.

Weird thing though, messing with this stuff I somehow fixed my screen autorotation (which wasn't working before).

Apparently either /proc/test_program/ecctl or /proc/test_program/usb is controlling OTG mode, I haven't thrashed at it enough to say for sure what the solution is.

Knowing that it's a software option though, that's exciting, that means there's at least the potential to manually switch it from host to client, and then I don't need to wait for that yet unreleased docking module.

Correction.

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb does it.

I needed to use USBdeview to remove some bad drivers, and use the android sdk with the following entries in the driver inf:

;NVIDIA Tegra

%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7000

%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7100&MI_01

%CompositeAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0955&PID_7100

I also had to manually choose Android Composite ADB Interface.

That made the "Removable drive" entry vanish.

Additional:

tegradeveloper.nvidia.com/tegra/forum/faq-where-can-i-find-usb-drivers
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
so you can confirm usb debugging works with this single line? sounds great, so easier for people to debug changes.. (if you got the right cable though)
[A7 Android Development] greenaar:
I used the following :

in usbotg.sh

#!/system/bin/sh

cat /proc/test_program/serial > /data/data/sn

if [ -f /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db-journal ]; then

echo "-------------------- Error journal, remove it -------------------"

rm /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db-journal

fi

sleep 1

# echo on > /sys/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.1/usb2/power/level #disable it to avoid suspend/resume fail

#echo 10 4b a0 e4 07 00 > /proc/test_program/ecctl

#echo on > /sys/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.0/usb1/power/level

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb

#done

I also used the android sdk pack, with the changes described at tegradeveloper.nvidia.com/tegra/forum/faq-where-can-i-find-usb-drivers

The end result?

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb devices

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

02804145421f6397 device

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell

# ls

ls

config

misc

cache

acct

sdcard

storage

mnt

d

etc

system

sys

sbin

proc

init_recovery.rc

init.rc

init.goldfish.rc

init

default.prop

data

root

dev

#

I used root explorer to mount the partition as r/w, and backed up the file, and set the backup as a+x (if i run that file manually, it switches the usb port back to host).

So yeah, I'd call that confirmed :)
[A7 Android Development] greenaar:
Here's something weird though.

My screen rotation wasn't working initially. It started working while i was messing with stuff, and now isn't working again.

Do you know what file or setting (behind the scenes) controls that?
[A7 Android Development] eclivic:
I don't see anything changed other then you deleted some script, I even tried that and it did NOT work. If it works, maybe be kind enough for elaborate details.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
ok, so the major changes seems to be your uncommenting some lines here?

great, ill look at the new update tonight and ill check the script, although i cannot test anything :-( but nice finding...
[A7 Android Development] greenaar:
Hm..

bad doc on my part.

#correction.

echo 1 > /proc/test_program/usb # host mode

echo 0 > /proc/test_program/usb # slave mode
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
V1.2 mod available

In about 30mins my upload is finished, so the new updated stock image is available with the common fixes.

Await a much better or different stock edition soon!, i got news on the Elocity front, which probably will make some people even more happy with their tablet.

but thats for the next upcoming days, for now its just a small stock update with a few fixes.

edit: It's online now!
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Installing now...

I'll post again when complete.

Dexter, you also eluded to some other magical update coming soon. Can you elaborate a bit?
[A7 Android Development] dmaryland:
Go for it

I sure hope we get some honeycomb action .. Heard there was a HW issue stopping that though?
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Its working. Upgraded from 1.1.

Reporting: Dexter's ElocityA7 Mod v1.2

Settings are reporting my 16gb microSD card.

Widgets and apps do not see it - Elocity didn't really fix it.

Haven't noticed any improvements in wifi connectivity. I'll report more later if I experience any changes.

Calendar still broken (FC).

Market broken. Screen quickly zips in, and then right back out. It never launches.

Everything else seems to be working.

Update: It appears that no google apps are working. Gmail and market do that zip thing (sorry I don't have a better description), Calendar throws an FC, google talks throws an FC, Voice Search and car mode work. This is actually kinda weird some things work and others don't.
[A7 Android Development] dmaryland:
i guess ill pass

Ill wait to see if Dexter can fix the market before updating. Here is a fix for the calender :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10105712&postcount=781
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
ok, Calendar should have worked.. ill doublecheck this, my install is not removed yet..

Market issue is a little more strange.ill see if i can fix those it together will the repeating calendar bug.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
i guess im back to last months struggle somehow :-( but ok, i found the reason for the calendar app crashing, its fixed ( a missing lib)

Just to refresh, im without a elocity tab, so im working blindfolded.. but i dont give up easily :-)

I have copied all google related apps back from 1.1 to this one, but its without the updated Market for now then, im not sure if it updated automatically? can anyone confirm having latest market app ?

im uploading the modified version now..
[A7 Android Development] kingjf54:
problem with mod 12

I am trying to download the latest Dexter mod, via get right, and it keeps saying the file in not on the server....should I wait or is it uploaded yet?
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Thanks Dexter. I'll try again later.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
its online again, and i did write TESTIMAGE, so if it helps or not i dont know, when i get confirmations on it,, i remove the info or reported problems i take it away.
[A7 Android Development] Zenwood:
Update Working

The v1.2 TESTIMAGE update is working for me. I can get to the NEW android market.
[A7 Android Development] Plasmah:
All seems good here as well. My calendar works now and market is good as well.

Will report back if I run into bugs.

Thanks
[A7 Android Development] kingjf54:
Dexter???

Do I wipe my device before the update???Will i lose everything that I had put on it?? Is it working?
[A7 Android Development] Plasmah:
I did not wipe mine and I still have all my stuff working good.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Updated update: Its working now. I thought I had the latest calendar on my CM6.1 phone, but this one is much slicker - granted could be the higher resolution on the A7...

Anyway, great work Dexter, thanks again. Any info on that other future update you mentioned earlier?
[A7 Android Development] RojasTKD:
Well, there was no Google Maps. So I installed it, but when I try to run Maps it just closes or reboot my A7. I worked fine wit v1.1.

UPDATE: I wiped and re-installed v1.2. Started to download Google Maps again. and my A7 just automatically rebooted.

Well, it seem to be working now... Hopefully there will be no more wackiness.
[A7 Android Development] ninetoes49:
Installed 1.2 over 1.1 and every thing works good . Had to reinstall adhoc fix and then also worked great thanks good job

ninetoes49
[A7 Android Development] turnkey:
Thanks for all the work

had mine reboot again and agian

did reset now works great

thanks for all your help

just wondering if you can try to get progams on sd to work since this is 2.2

thanks again for all your hard work

;)
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
its a developer issue not image.. if the developer decide not to allow it, its not going to be moved, so you need an app that forces it, search market for this and you can move most apps. app2sdcard or so uses the "setinstalllocation" feature , and not using a 2nd partition on sdcard.

ok, sorry,

i just recall the issue with /mnt/sdcard versus /storage, so native android function might fail here.. ill check up on it, but try my info above too.