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[A7 Android Development] matthew2582:
Dexter - thx for the reply - didn't understand a word of it - but you clearly thought out why the Archos method did not work - of course, Archos Gen8 is not Google approved either.
[A7 Android Development] cpg716:
After the next update we should have an easier route to installing Google Apps on the eLocity A7. They are doing whats necessary to make it similar to the Archos app installation of Google Apps.

CPG

MyTabletLife.com
[A7 Android Development] jazzbone:
Hi,

Did you discuss the system folder size issue with Elocity?

I have called several times over the past few weeks and been told that I would get a call back from a tech.

Still no call back...
[A7 Android Development] cpg716:
This was one of the issues. I had the same trouble with getting the call back from a tech before I met with them. The next update may be far along so things I brought up may not be addressed with it, but they will look at them for future updates.

I am going to try and get word when they thing the next update will be out.

CPG

MyTabletlife.com
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
I just tried this update, copy .zip, renamted to update.zip, software`, update and now it`s looping on Elocity boot logo ...

is it brick ?
[A7 Android Development] tetsuo_shima:
No....just hold the power button until it shuts down. then restart.
[A7 Android Development] RojasTKD:
beat me to it... what he said (the post above).
[A7 Android Development] RojasTKD:
Well, I've e-maile then twice over the past week, but haven't yet revieved a reply.

I broke my screen and need to find out about getting it fixed. I'd even be happy If I could find out where to get e replacment and I'd fix it myself.
[A7 Android Development] johng75:
YOUR THE GUY! i got a call from Stream TV (Elocity) today wanting to help us, and he said he talked with someone at CES.... he must of been talking about you!

i got a 'contact thread' going in the A7 General section, and also sent an email to Dex with what i know so far...
[A7 Android Development] rogconnect:
Hi Dexter,

Now I can't download anything from Market suddenly!

Sorry!

The application Google Services Framework (process.com.google.process.gapps)has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

Any fix?

I found the fix!
[A7 Android Development] Elementix:
I'm tracking my A7 that I sent to Koush and it should be delivered to him today. Which means we may see clockwork in just a few short days (hopefully). Once we can do nandroid backups and stuff, I really hope to see CM6 ported but we'll see how that all goes... :)
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
i don't think its clockwork mod that makes a difference.. maybe if some users are in doubt when a backup is not possibe, but developers don't just drop a device because the clockwork mod is not available..

i'm sure those guys know, dd , tar or another way to easily backup their devices if they want to change or hack it.

The problems are for now, its not so widely used, and it require a big community and some guys taking initial steps to show its possible..

I tried to help and made a smal custom mod with gapps, the rest is still to come but im sure it opened some doors for the community to get bigger and more users arrived seeing it was done :-)
[A7 Android Development] rogconnect:
Well, with more new tablets are coming out with multi-touch and better tech supports. Nobody will wanted to buy this Elocity product unless is real cheap.

They have the worse supports I encountered.

No reply on the emails and empty promises about the accessories. Lies about the multi-touch features on the A7. They just wanted to push the first Tegra 2 Tablet out in the market.

Anyway I have till end of Jan. to return this. @ Amazon.
[A7 Android Development] bazbob:
Thanks for the link to the zip file but can you share the link for the wiki? I just got Barnical running on a rooted MT3G and want to give it a go.
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
I did that, re-downloaded eLocity Dec 24th update, entered restoration mode, updated back to it, worked fine, redownloaded ElocityMod 1.0c, renamed to update.zip, formated sd, copied to SD, restore mode, update from SD, and then the eLocity Infinited Loop again ...

What am I doing wrong ?
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
I don't have much Android knowledge but I'm an iOS Dev, I just got my A7 cause it was cheap, I would like to help on this project.

I was just wondering ... the screen, is a good resistive screen or a very bad multi-touch one ?
[A7 Android Development] rapcon:
You must do a data wipe to get out of the loop.
[A7 Android Development] tetsuo_shima:
I just held the power button until it shut down and then restarted. The loop stopped after that.
[A7 Android Development] cpg716:
Its a capacitive screen, not resistive touch.. but this has nothing to do with multi-touch, as there are multi-touch resistive screens also. This device is not true multi-touch and is 1+1 zoom in and out, and only works pretty much in the browser and gallery.

CPG

MyTabletLife.com
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Okay... I ran into the same issues.

reboot ,hold down the power button until you see it booting into the kernal - release.

Wipe the cache

Factory wipe & reset, and reboot. (Follow the screen prompts)

Hold the power button until you see it booting into kernal.

Run the update.zip

Follow the screen prompts.

You should be good!

Check the size of the update.zip, it should be @ 95.3kb, the first time I downloaded it didn't download correctly or was corrupted somehow.

Good luck

Let me know how you make out.
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Dexter any timeframe on v1.1, I can test if needed.
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
I have been worried because the hacked update killed the unit (boot loop) and I returned the first unit, but now I found the instruction to enter the recovery mode and update (and wipe several times) and now it works 99% (some purchased applications don't show up on market).

$25 will go to the OP.

Keep it rolling!
[A7 Android Development] rogconnect:
I just tried the adhoc-fix , but still not connecting. Can see the adhoc, but keeping trying to connect.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
change your WEP key? im assuming a wep key?.. it works in most cases, but some routers has issues, but you're talking adhoc so must be an app issue..
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
I think I found a bug.

Auto-rotate doesn't work even I enabled it.
[A7 Android Development] djyellowperil:
in a particular app or all together? if it's all together I think that's an issue with your unit.
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
Never mind.

After I run soft reset by accident, it works fine now.
[A7 Android Development] ptam6383:
Bluetooth can be paired but not get connected with bT devices

Hi Dexter,

You have done great jobs for us!!! Thanks a lot.

I encounter the problem of the bluetooth of A7 can pair with devices such as blue tooth headset , computers but cannot get connected.

Can you also look into it or any else has the problem like me have?

Also the volume of the speakers is a bit low. Is it chance to raise the audio output level in your next mod for A7.

Best regards,

Patrick
[A7 Android Development] bazbob:
Hey Dexter,

Again, thanks for your efforts on the A7. I love 1.0c. I see that made another firwmare drop late Friday night.

http://www.elocitynow.com/downloads/firmware/update.zip

A7 Internet Tablet

Firmware Update

The January 14, 2011 Firmware Update includes the following changes:

Resolution of Micro SD capacity display

MAC address format has been changed

Resolution of system hangup after factory reset

Resolution of connection failure w/ AP if Wi-Fi is turned off before going to suspend mode

Is there any point that you could roll any part of these bits into your ROM?

Thanks!
[A7 Android Development] RojasTKD:
Yes, I hoping for an update based off the new firmware. I'm sticking with 1.0c until then.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
ill check and update
[A7 Android Development] rogconnect:
Since all my data are wiped out. I'm waiting for your update and use it till I return it till end of the month . And hopefully new tegra 2 tablets are out.
[A7 Android Development] RojasTKD:
Awesome... great news!

I look forward to it.
[A7 Android Development] rogconnect:
Hi Dexter,

Some app I wanted it's not found on the A7 market, but it was on my Samsung Intercept 's market.

Could u tell me where is the .apk file downloaded on the Android?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
/data/app , but make sure the app is moved in settings -> apps to your internal strorage on the mobile.. many new apps are moved to sdcard to limit use of internal storage. then you can copy it off the mobile.
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
Dexter,

Is it possible to add USB audio support to USB host, so I can use USB speakers?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
not supported by androidOS , so no, sorry.
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
how is the new test for the android coming as i'm willing to test for you i contact Elocity and hope they contact you as they really like what i had to say about where you have took there tablet to the next generation. I hope they send you a free tablet as you are doing great things for there company. Are you working on the new Mod with the firmware that was released 1-14-11 i did the update today and wanted to changed it to your mod as you have marketplace added and all thanks again a big fan BabyD
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
Hi Dexter, amazing work on the ROM.

I know that this tablet looks like a dead end, but it still need just a fiew tweak to be just perfect.

I would like to know how I can help on the next release of your rom. I know the limitation of the screen but I'm sure some improvements can be done there.

What can I do to help you?
[A7 Android Development] bazbob:
Anything merge worthy Dexter?

Thanks.

Bob
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
will check up on it when im home from work.
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
I think Dexter's next job should focus on increasing battery without sacrificing performance. In addition, wifi sleep option is missing on the settings. This is necessary to play streaming because wifi is turned off when the screen is off.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
okay,

i have compared my 1.0c with the new official update.

not much seems changed.

but im uploading the new image, with the few changes i found.
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
Yup wifi on sleep woulg be nice
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
ElocityA7Mod v1.1 (TEST)

Wifi sleep is part of "advanced" settings menu in wifi settings right? you chose when wifi should go off, normally default = when screen turns off.

btw,

here is new v1.1 based on official rom from jan-15, with their changes added.

not many files changed, so its not a major..

but please verify it works before i post into post #1..

and please, if sdcard still dont work as expected, its not the mod, its the vendor you should complain to. as i don't see many changes in libs, i doubt any real changes are done except maybe sdcard in framework has been fixed.

download here
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
18 Euro ($24.5) left for developement. Keep this rolling!
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey Dexter, will this update wipe everything out, or will it update and leave all existing apps in place? Wouldn't be a big deal, but Titanium doesn't properly backup my Angry Birds saves... getting tired of running through the beginning of it over and over ;)

I recall the previous 1.1b test kept my installed files intact.

Thanks!
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
im pretty sure, you dont need wiping this time, as not much changed. and i kept the signed test-keys, so i think you're safe without a wipe..

problem with the old 1.1 was that many had the storage issue, so it was quickly removed. so it should not count as being 1.1b
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Dexter,

On the A7, there is no option in the advanced section of the WiFi setting menu to change the sleep mode. This has been my biggest complaint of the unit so far. Inability to stream content unless you keep the screen on full time, which if you don't have access to power, drains the battery pretty quickly......
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
thanks for the feedback, ill check the "settings.apk" now.
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Installing now - will let you know.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Me too.

Wiped cache prior to running Update.zip from recovery.

After reboot, it hangs at 'ANDROID'. It never gets to the Elocity logo screen.

Wiped cache a second time and it still hangs.
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Dexter,

Just hangs at the “ANDROID” screen. I also did a complete “fresh” install.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
just installed my "elocity" emu image here, so i can try and verify the changes.

but it was not much :-(

You are sure, its not because its just taking double the time to boot? because framework changed a little it does calculate new signatures here.

but thanks.

I have modified the "Settings" panel so wifi got the policy option panel now.

if someone can confirm it works?

you need to make system r/w and copy the Settings.apk into the /system/app folder.

edit:

you write "ANDROID"? don't you mean Elocity logo screen?

i see a Elocity logo animation during bootup here, and it seems to work.

so if your image is not booting at all, it must be the boot.img which is corrupt somehow.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Hey Dexter,

I didn't time how long I let it run before, but it was at least 5 minutes. I'm trying again now. I'll let it run for 20 minutes or so and re-post.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
no.. 20mins is of course too long.. i mean just like 2-3 mins, and if you both don't see "Elocity" animation the boot.img must be incorrect somehow.

STOP STOP!!Found the bug.. im fixing and uploading now...
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
sweet! are you also putting the wifi policy fix in it?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
yes, its added... 22mins+ and its ready

on my emu-elocity it seems that internal storage is now handled correctly.

with /mnt/sdcard as "internal storage device" showning me 12GB here.

external sdcard can be unmounted too :-)
[A7 Android Development] dcsparky:
Mod 1.1

I installed your mod 1.1 from within the settings and it seemed to install Ok. I was having a problem with skype and google voice. problem still there.

when and where is the updated mod 1.1 being loaded to?

Your performing a great service!!!!!
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Will try now. :)
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
Here is the updated link

this one includes settings fix so it should be possible to change wifi policy now in advanced wifi settings.
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
Hello Dexter I'm downloading this link now to test for you and wanted to know do i have to load 10.c first since i haven't modded yet also can you walk me through the steps

or can i just rename to update.zip and do it with system update. Let me please as I want to test it for you.
[A7 Android Development] eshepardson:
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your work Dexter. Just to confirm, I shouldn't need to wipe files before this install? Or will it wipe out previous Google apps etc?

Thanks again!
[A7 Android Development] cpg716:
But yet still games that want to write to the SD CARD like Asphalt 5 will not work. It says the space is not available on the SD CARD.

CPG

MyTabletLife.com
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
No, no need to flash 1.0c first... just remember to wipe probably both before/after the 1.1 update.

Before: is because flash files loads into /cache during update, so if the old rom loaded temp files there, it can cause flash failure.

After: because again /cache needs to be clean.
[A7 Android Development] began319:
1.1 Update

Dexter,

Looks like the wireless is not working - when I turn it on I get an error.
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Well, this is a bummer.

It installed and booted correctly. Existing apps remained in place.

Bad news: SD card still not recognized properly in system settings or Titanium.

Wifi error now as well. Can't even turn it on.

Did anybody happen to install Elocity's latest patch without Dexter's mods? If so, did it report your SD card properly?
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
sdcard: the sdcard issue must be related to hardware then, in my setup here, i got internal storage shown + sdcard can be unmounted.

although its not 100% the elocity image, i have not replaced so many libs, but my sdcard manager(vold) is kept from folio.. but it can be this one makes the miracle work..

i attached the "vold" binary of my folio.. is anyone able to copy this one to /system/bin and do a "chmod 755 vold" on it? to verify if it helps.

wifi: i compared my stock 01-15 and my 1.1 and yes, somehow i did not get the binary module copied :-( (Sorry!!!!)

Ill make another final update for tonight :-)
[A7 Android Development] Zenwood:
jest some quick notes...

I am using the update from post # 307.

Took about 6 minuets at the Please wait ………. Spinning / screen

For SD card & device storage the eLocity is showing

Internal device storage

Total space 1.58 GB

Available space 1.57 GB

External Storage

Unmount SD card

It is not showing the external SD card. I have a 16 GB card. Unmount works.
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Dexter - Same here as the post above.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
but thats how it should be? you don't have much space internally 4GB?, when the rom is loaded you got like 1.5 GB in /storage..

the remaining space is for /cache and /data..

and don't be surprised, but some do actually prioritize internal storage being /data.

on htc's you see internal storage (/data) external sdcard and phone storage to compare..

this is not the "tegra2" nvidia way for now, so no frameworks works like this.

we got 12.5GB on my 16GB folio free, which means 3.5GB is used for rom alone.

forgot the important part: our folio does not show space of external sdcard remaining here. only the "unmount sdcard" option.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
Third time a charm?

here is the wifi fixed image
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Yeah, Dexter, sorry about that. The mount option was available on the previous ROM when I mentioned the wifi was broken.

A bit bummed that Elocity's notes say they fixed it, but apparently, they didn't.

Downloading your most recent now to fix the wifi.

Thanks for keeping up with this, I appreciate your work very much.
[A7 Android Development] Zenwood:
Now I am using the update from post # 318

Wifi not working

I can turn on Wifi

It starts scanning but does not find anything

So I can’t add my Wi-Fi network

Storage info is the same as it was in the update from post # 307. This is OK for me.

Thanks
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
Wifi turns on now, but unable to scan or manually add any networks. If you're on the wi-Fi settings screen, after you've checked the box to turn on wifi, the systems scans for about a minute and then throws and Android error (temporarily flashes an error at the bottom of the screen) that says Unable to scan for network.

As before, everything else seems to be working.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
ok problem located.. its not actually that i forgot to copy the files , but that my linux does not complain about the file cannot fit onto the filesystem, so when its looked at again, the old files still exists :-(

i had to remove the "fring" application to make new wifi + wpa_supplicant fit in the new image.
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
nothing like repeating yourself, follow the link above to download the fix edition.

- its fixed.

- files validated and compared.

- its 100% ok now :-)

you learn something new once a year :-)
[A7 Android Development] djyellowperil:
if we didn't learn what would be the point? oh yeah sex but still even sex would get boring if we never learned anything.
[A7 Android Development] Zenwood:
Wifi works now
[A7 Android Development] dcsparky:
it works. still don't see advanced settings.
[A7 Android Development] masterfred:
Thx a ton !

I saw a post with the amount left for donation on the dev kit. I want to give that amount ? What paypal and what amount ?

Do I have to wipe everythig on this update or I can just do the update from SD via the settings menu ? I had set all my emails and stuff and dont feel like doing it again ... ?
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
If you have 1.0c installed, you don't have to.

However, if you buy fresh from store, you have to save the file as update.zip onto memory card (no USB stick), then press and hold power button to enter recovery menu:

search: move up

return: move down

home: return

menu: select

Make sure you "clean" the cache after that.
[A7 Android Development] mingkee:
I have the 1.1 (updated) update installed and now I see wifi sleep setting.
[A7 Android Development] ninetoes49:
wow that was fast thanks for getting the mod done so fast

thanks
[A7 Android Development] ptam6383:
Thanks for your works
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
Wifi Settings -> advanced (press menu button)
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
Help followed instructions and keep getting elocity going in circles and unit won't turn off, help used the new update also i checked before i did the update how to get out of elocity reboot and get back to normal please so i can use unit
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
remember to factory reset (Wipe cache and data) in recovery menu.

if it all fails do it both before and after the update.zip has run.
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
ok i finally got it to work thanks, now when i try to setup the google account its taking a real long time is there a issue with that its now been 10 minutes should i close and reboot or hit cancel please advise and thanks Dexter
[A7 Android Development] babydumplinz:
it works now, Do you know if you will be creating anything to make the transfer from a to a work using the usb, also what about gps feature with portable gps let me know and thanks for your hard work
[A7 Android Development] manfly9884:
Good morning. Can someone please mirror the latest ROM. I can't seem to download from original site from my office.

Thanks in advance
[A7 Android Development] jazzbone:
Here you go:

http://www.mediafire.com/?054uflj66c04aeu
[A7 Android Development] manfly9884:
Thank you very much!!
[A7 Android Development] began319:
Update v1.1

Dexter,

Thanks for the hard work.

I have had issues with my browser closing w/ out an error.

I have had several reboots:

Using browser (Dolphin) typing, gets real slow and is off (I press "m" and get "a"), then my screen goes black - reboots. :(

Not sure if anyone else is having the same issues or similar.

FYI - did a fresh flash - wipe cache.
[A7 Android Development] bazbob:
Dexter,

Thanks so much for your work on supporting the A7.

Does the 1.1 ROM support ad-hoc out of the box or do I need to install your folio ad-hoc fix? I can't see my ad-hoc from running Barnacle on a HTC Magic with this 1.1 ROM.

Also, Do you know why the facebook update version on Android Market won't install on the A7 with this ROM?

Thanks!

Bob
[A7 Android Development] djyellowperil:
Mine works with my bluetooth gps. I do need to use blue gps and set it to mock locations but it work s
[A7 Android Development] sagggas:
I've actually noticed this problem too and thought it was just me. Both Dolphin HD and the stock browser do it. It happens 90% of the time when I try to open a new window/tab. Its also randomly closed during regular browsing. These activities did seem to be more stable with 1.0c.

Mine has not forced a reboot, though. I each case, the browser closed. Also, if I held down Home for the app manager, I could usually recover the previously loaded page on both browsers.
[A7 Android Development] justincarr1205:
My A7 after the Mod Version 1.1 update seems to be just bootlooping at the elocity logo screen??? any suggestions??

Thanks Guys!
[A7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
if you came from a stock rom, then WIPE (factory reset /cache and /data) like always...