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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UOgod619:
NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro ifit restore files

I upgraded my NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro using the update firmware option on the machine to find it completely useless... After searching I found the firmware upload for the other model and decided to upload the files I was just sent from Icon for the actual NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro. Simply download the package found here (ok just found out that i cant put links since this is my first post ever... pretty lame! Anyway here they are without the h t t p or w w w):

rapidshare.com/files/2207485734/NordicTrack_Elite_9500_Pro.rar

(insert world wide web in front of this link)badongo.com/file/27581132

Decompress the volume and place the contents on the root of a USB drive. So you should have two files one the root of your USB drive, they are:

mp10.tgz

ifit-video.tgz
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N00dle:
I'm looking at getting a new treadmill and would love to be able to root one of these for Netflix alone. Hmmm. Solid treadmill from the reviews I've seen.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Big_Tom:
I have a complete functioning upper unite with the keyboard, monitor etc. sitting here in the Cincinnati, OH area. If anybody locally wants to come and pick it up, send me an email. No, I do not want to ship it, it is bulky, heavy and I do not have the time...

Tom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adsbar:
Stuck in safe mode

Thanks to all that have contributed to this thread. I have followed the directions and can get my Proform treadmill to boot into safe mode. I have downloaded z4root and a few other apps. I can install them with the included Astro software, but android 2.2 won't let me run them in safe mode. If I reboot without safe mode, it automatically loads ifit and I can't get back to the android home screen. It looks like someone was able to load 3rd party apps. Can someone tell me how?

Alan
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stacld87:
I used to work in a bikes and fitness department and we had a proform treadmill returned that had a problem with magnetic key. Basically the screen wouldn't turn on because the key asnt getting a connection and we ordered a new display unit from icon. I was the one who replaced the unit and the manager let me keep the old "broken" one so I just took the tablet home in hopes of figuring out a way to power it up. This thread is the first one I have come by since I've had this thing and since then I'm missing a few parts but have the main board and lcd with connectors.

Is there anything I can do with this thing? I need to power it somehow and since the buttons are on the main display unit I would need to somehow figure out how to add buttons.

I don't know if anybody will be able to help but I figured I would ask just in case. If anything can I ditch the mobo and use the lcd for a different use?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaunco:
EPIC A35E (elliptical)

This thread has been very useful! I just bought an EPIC A35E (elliptical), which also has the 10" tablet built in. Same story as the Nordictrack treadmill, Froyo 2.2, rapidly pressing the menu (lines) button during boot gets safe mode, side loading works, good times.

On a related (hopefully fun) note, the EPIC A35E is running an SSH server. Unfortunately, the SSH server seems to be setup for certificate based auth (instead of username/password). In safe mode, there is a "Terminal Emulator" app that I might be able to use to swap out the key pair, but I have some digging to do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Digital Oxygen:
I bought a Freemotion 770 treadmill last week and upon setting it up, I came to realize that I can't access the Android desktop. I called ICON Fitness, (they own Nordic Trac, Freemotion and a plethora of other names), and after the rude customer "service" monkey registers my new machine, I ask her about how I can get to the desktop. She tells me to tap on the "gears" to change what I need to change. I again, tell her I'm trying to access the desktop. She tells me that I need to sign up for an ifit account before I can access the android desktop. :silly:

I start asking her how registering with an ifit account will allow me to get to the desktop. She of course has no clear answer. Again, tell her that I am trying to NOT use ifit and this is why I'm trying to stop it from loading (a little lie, but eh).

Then she tells me to "hit the little globe". I was surprised at how she knew I had a globe on my desk, but I hit it. It flew across the computer desk and I said "ok, I hit the globe, now what?"... silence on her end. I then said "What does the "globe" have to do with the android desktop? That's just the web browser... silence... She then tells me she has to put me on hold.

She comes back a few minutes later and AGAIN, she tries to tell me to "hit the gears if I want to calibrate the incline"... HUH? Once I realized I was getting nowhere, I finally asked her if she was in the retarded section of the call center. I then told her I wanted to speak with a supervisor. She tells me that I would have to call back. I asked her "Why, doesn't the retarded CS section you're in have a supervisor?"

We go a few more rounds and she finally tells me "There is no way to do that". I told her to forget it, I'll just find the info on the Internet. She tells me that she will note the serial number and void the warranty because I told her I was going to modify the treadmill. I told her to go right on ahead, I actually happen to have a good friend who is a Consumer Product attorney in Utah (These clowns are based out of Logan UT). I then bid her a good day and sincerely hoped she would do something to improve her brain cell count because as it stood, it was quite low. It seemed to be less than my 5 brain cells.

Anyways, now I've got it rooted and installed smart task bar. I can now access the Android Desktop through the Smart task bar app. Thanks to the people who suggested the apps.

adsbar - Alan, install the z4root and task bar app mentioned on page 2 while in safe mode. Then, reboot the treadmill and let it load ifit. You will notice a little arrow on the side on the screen. Tap it and viola! you will see your app menu. I haven't played with it much past that aside from verifying root and installing Root Explorer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickdenis:
Try This :)

To install apps Since you we dont have google play store i went into the browser went to aptoide.com install it And Voila !!! :)

Dont forget to enable Unknow Sources in your settings .

I was able to install pretty much anything via Aptoide :)

No need to hack anything ... just need to use aptoide its been there for a while :)

if you have any question dont hesitate :)

have a good one :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dutrow:
NordicTrack Commercial 1750

I have the same issue with my C1750 Model. In safe mode, I can install apps (both ones downloaded and test ones I built) but they will not launch, nor will they show up in the Applications gallery view, nor are they an option as a desktop shortcut. When I manually launch my test app from the Settings>Applications>Manage Applications, I get the warning message "Activity cannot be found." My apps show up in the Dev Tools package browser in /data/app like you would expect.

Aptoide doesn't work since I cannot launch the Aptoide activity. r4 root apk will not launch either. These aren't special cases, none of the apps I install will launch.

model: sec_smdkv210

android version: 2.2

baseband version: unknown

kernel version: 2.6.32.9 root@zyuke #70 (Tue Mar 15 14:18:56 CST 2011)

build number: sec_smdky210-eng 2.2 FRF91 eng.android.20110301.153856 test-keys

I'd rather not muck with the ROM since I really don't want my treadmill to stop working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradleyw801:
What a useless story that contributes nothing to the thread, but shows us all that you think you are pretty tough because you can call someone that didn't understand the intricacies of hacking Android a retard. I hope no one ever treats you the same way you treated this person. Let me be the first to say I am not impressed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dutrow:
Nordictrack C1750

Figured it out! The issue is that it wouldn't launch those apps in Safe Mode. I had to install the Smart Taskbar and then run the apps while in standard mode. This enables Aptoide, r4root, Last.FM, Netflix, etc. The only limitation now is storage space! :cowboy:

Note: you can download Smart Taskbar here: papktop.com/tag/smart-taskbar-apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dermanj:
Mike,

Thank you for the recovery File. How do you run it to restore the treadmill. I have a Commercial 2150 & the latest update killed my OS. I have the USB key comming from Icon but it wont get to me for a week. I downloded yours & unzipped it to a USB drive & I dont know the steps to re install the software? Can you help? Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You should use ""smart taskbar" Personally I downloaded it on a rooted device. Grabbed the apk and dropbox'ed it to the treadmill. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.taskbar&hl=en :good:

---------- Post added at 02:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:37 PM ----------

Oh right... You CAN install gapps through adb (have to first get wifi adb app or enable on a terminal) But you are very storage limited.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffTHX:
Quest for Netflix

Hello,

I have the 9500 treadmill. All your posts have been awesome detective work.

So far, I have:

1) Booted into safe mode using the lines/dashes button repeatedly after it says "ANDROID".

2) Enabled apps from unknown sources

3) Rooted with z4root

4) Installed Smart Taskbar

5) Booted normally

6) Installed aptoide

For Netflix, I download one apk, it installed, and I was able to browse movies but when I hit play, Netflix told me my version of the app was no longer supported. I didn't realize there was a 2.0 version.

So I went and got a 2.1. Really struggled to get it installed because of disk space (11 meg download, 38.85MB installed). Chose to delete adobe flash.

But now, Netflix 2.1 just opens to the red splash logo screen, and it sits there forever, with the circle going around forever.

I even uninstalled aptoide to give it a little more working space, currently 9.91MB free.

Anyone else have this problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Java4AO:
How'd You Get Netflix?

Excellent summary! I'm trying to do the same with the Epic A35T. The safe mode trick works the same on this model.

You said you "went and got a 2.1" Netflix. How/where'd you get it?

Thanks again to all for posting your findings!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffTHX:
Install aptoide. It is where you can download apps (apk files) without the Google Play store.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Java4AO:
Thanks again. Aptoid seems to say I don't have an SD card. However, I can find the SD card folder in the /mnt directory. Is this because I haven't rooted, yet? (At least one of the posts on this thread seemed to indicate that rooting wasn't necessary; maybe it is for Aptoid, etc.?)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pablonoob:
Hauppague WinTV Extend Flowplayer Flash problem

Thanks for everyone's posts here!

I have an NordicTrack X11i with the Android tablet screen. When I'd try to surf to my WinTV Extend, I'd get audio but no video. Just a green screen. I had trouble following all these suggestions since I am such a noob and scared of bricking my treadmill. I couldn't get x4root to load in safe mode. After re-reading the posts, looks like you can install it but not load/run it until you boot into regular mode? And you can't get at it until you install Smart Taskbar from safe mode? After re-reading all the posts, I think that is what I understand.

I didn't need x4root to solve my issue.

1) Booted into safe mode.

2) enabled apps from unknown sources

2) download Flash 11.1.111.24 apk and tried to install but it wouldn't install

3) download Smart Taskbar apk and installed it from Astro

4) re-booted into normal mode and Smart Taskbar worked to get me to some sort of home screen ... pretty neat.

5) Was able to find the Flash 11.1.111.24 apk I downloaded on some SD card/downloads and was able to install that.

Now WinTV Extend with Flowplayer works for both audio and video.

Does Netflix use Flash? Maybe it is an old version of Flash that needs to be upgraded for JeffTHX?

I apologize that I don't really know how to quote or probably post this how/where it's supposed to be posted. My first post ever :) Analogous to my parents and their VCR. But this thread is what got me over the hump with WinTV Extend on my treadmill's Android tablet screen.

Now I just have to wait for parts because my treadmill won't budge. Incline works so I can at least stand on a hill and watch TV now!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banishedskull:
out of ideas!

I have been following this thread for a long time and, have just started to play with the tablet, i work for a place that puts these together and i have a couple of the tablets pulled out of the treadmills. I have done everything I can think of to get a different rom on here, but it would appear that even though it has the same processor as some other tablets none of the bootloaders or recoveries will work. Some of the firmware for other tablets even has the ifit software which i cant for the life of me figure out why. I have bricked a few trying. Id love to get gingerbread or something on this. if there is a dev that knows more about what they are doing and thinks they can get somewhere with one I can ship one to you with all the ifit firmware which can be flashed from the bootloader.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESdesigns:
I'm really looking forward to seeing what other progress can be made with this. I'm looking at getting either the Nordic Track Elite 9700 Pro or the 9500 Pro. Can those with these models tell me what they think of the treadmill itself? I have a Nexus 7, Galaxy S3, and LG Google TV, so adding another android powered device to my home would be right up my alley, but I want to make sure that beyond the tablet feature that I end up with a solid performing treadmill especially for running workouts. Great work on figuring out how to root and sideload apps! Are you able to download and install APKs from e-mail attachments?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banishedskull:
There isn't much difference between the 9500 pro and the 9700 pro, the 9700 pro doesn't fold up and has a slightly larger motor, but they are both really good machines. The android tablet inside isn't bad it has android 2.2 1ghz processor and a capacitive screen. You can root it with z4root and you can sideload apps really easy through the usb slot, ive also installed some apps through email and that works too. Easiest way is to press menu rapidly as it is booting and you will get to safemode and I always back up the ifit app through astro that is natively on the machine, then uninstall the app and reboot then you can do everything since safemode won't let you run apps. Lots of people use the smart taskbar app so you can get to the android home screen while in the ifit program
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESdesigns:
Thanks for the info

Thanks for the information. I was told by a NordicTrack csr that the new 2013 models are running android 4.0. Not sure if this is true or if he is just plain wrong? At any rate, we ended up going with the Sole F80 treadmill which gets really great reviews (even if it's short on the features list) and will pair nicely with our 4 year old Sole elliptical. Plus, I've had great experiences with Sole's customer service. Reviews for Icon Fitness brands (ProForm, NordicTrack, Reebok, etc) almost always reveal that customer service is a nightmare, especially when it comes to failing electronics. I have a Nexus 7 that we can play around with while on the treadmill or elliptical (or anywhere else we take it) so having a built in tablet that offers less then the ideal android experience didn't really have much impact on our decision. None the less, I love seeing what people from XDA are able to do with these things.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banishedskull:
Is there anyone that can confirm that the 2013 treadmills will be running 4.0? cause that would open up a lot of possibilities.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESdesigns:
If I see a 2013 model at sears what would I need to do to find out what version of android is being run in the background? Should I repeatedly hit the menu button to get into safe mode? Once there can I view the "about tablet" information displaying the OS and Kernel versions?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banishedskull:
Assuming that it works the same that's all you should have to do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ESdesigns:
If I get the chance I'll be sure to let you guys know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapper245:
2013 model

Just installed my 2013 model elite 12.7 elliptical.

Has 7" android:

Model: sec_smdkv210

Android version: 2.2

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 root@zyuke #70 Tue Mar 15 14:18:56 CST 2011

Build number: sec_smdkv210-eng 2.2 FRF91 eng.android.20110301.153856 test-keys
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Proform 1450:
Android 2.2 SD CARD

I have learned quite a bit from this thread; but, I was wondering if anyone has been able to access the 6.0 gig storage for sdcard 2 on any of these treadmills with 10' android 2.2.

I am unable to copy or move anything to this sdcard. I can install aptoid, flash, and smarttaskbar; but, then I have no storage left for anything else.

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jc-Treo:
I am having the same issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] celeror:
Help C2150!

Hi, sorry, i try unzip, but say error unzip file: ifit_video.tgz , i download 2 time, but say same! help pls! :'( (sorry for my english)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Huckie21:
Creating Personal Workouts

Has anyone been able to customize workouts via these methods? If so, how so? Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phreaker47:
I just got the 17.7 version myself, with the 10". Specs on the tablet are basically identical, and all the same methods as well as limitations mentioned in this thread apply to me as well.

Basically, after rooting with Z4 (which I then uninstalled to save space), smart task bar, and terminal emulator, there's really no room for anything else. I can't get either Hulu + or Netflix installed due to there being only about 8MB of space left.

I can open the REGULAR browser (use smart task bar to easily get out of ifit and into the regular home screen) and I can even download files and view them at /mnt/scdard/downloads via Astro manager (which came with the ROM).

But, like everyone else I cannot get any apps to install on this mostly empty 6GB sdcard, unfortunately. That's the big breakthrough I hope we can unlock. I did the "setInstallLocation 2" hack then tried to both install and move apps to sdcard, but it fails in both cases.

Looking into details regarding the .android_secure folder (where apps that are moved to sdcard are encrypted and stored).

On the sdcard on the tablet, this folder is empty and appears to not have write permissions applied to it... I wonder if this could be a key to it? Want to look into it more. Something is probably preventing the system from writing there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eagle132:
I have a feeling that no one here can help me but I have a Nordictrack c2450 (2012) that seems to be flat out broken. About 6 months ago I got the treadmill and followed the steps posted earlier to get aptoid and a side launcher installed so that I could install an XBMC remote, but that never ended up being used. I haven't accessed the android menu since, and used the treadmill many times.

Last week I noticed the treadmill's screen was on the default, blank android home screen as I walked by it. It is never like that so I rebooted it, and it went right back to the android home screen- no iFit launch or anything.

I am not sure what happened since just over a week ago I went for a run on this treadmill. Suddenly it seems that the iFit software is gone or at least not booting? Because of this literally none of the buttons work on the treadmill and it is completely unusable.

There is no visible usb port on the c2450, but I am not sure if there is one if I start to disassemble the main console. Could I try flashing the 2150 firmware from the usb key posted in an earlier post on this thread or would it be different? I'm at a loss here, it just isn't working.

Thanks for any assistance anyone might be able to give me.

EDIT: I fixed it after finding a random support page from iFit. Was like a needle in a haystack, but it is actually quite easy and quick:

https://ifit.zendesk.com/entries/21426184-reininstall-the-ifit-app-manually

Maybe it can help someone else.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banishedskull:
Lets get more out of these

I am going to throw out the offer again to any developers that would be interested. I have both 10" and 7" screens that I would donate to the cause. I'm sure that we could do a lot more with these tablets if we had a dev working on it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c0ns0le:
Like a boss....... TY.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jay A whY:
Bump...

I just purchased the 9700 series. It's running Android 2.2 and I was able boot into safe, install z4root and Smart Taskbar. Having issues finding Froyo compatible apps (Aptoide, Shiwbox and Sling Player) the ones I've found online are not compatible with Froyo (pic attached).. If someone has a link or APK for Aptoide, Showbox or Slingplayer (I own a copy of this software) that is Froyo compatible, I would greatly appreciate the help!

Anyone successfully install the Play Store without killing the allotted drive space?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DetCochese:
Sorry for resurrecting a zombie thread but I just wanted to say thanks.

My brand new X9i incline trainer is a whole lot more fun now. I got the Smart task bar installed. I just got Kindle up and running which was my primary reason for doing this. Next, maybe gapps to get Google music to stream? And maybe Nexflix and Amazon Video so wifey can watch her shows. More tinkering tomorrow.

Thanks guys!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] downsay:
Thanks for all of this info.

I have a NordicTrack C1750 (as several others have mentioned). I opened up the back of my tablet, placed a micro SD card so that I could install to it. However, no matter what I do, I cannot get the tablet to recognize or allow me to mount the SD card.

Any suggestions? Without being able to mount the SD card, I cannot install any applications:(

Thank you in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BRANDENDEUCE:
Try using app2sd
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] downsay:
I agree that I think app2sd should be able to take care of this; I'm just running out of ideas on how to get app2SD installed so that I can do this.

Where I stand:

My SD card is recognized by my computer, not my nordictrack tablet. I do not have any other phones or devices besides my windows computers that have an SD or microSD card slot.

I have successfully moved the app to my SD card, named latest.apk, which comes from Icon; however, I never "installed" the app to my SD card.

How do I install the app to my SD card rather than just having the APK located on it?

If I use app2SD or something equivalent to do this (which I believe I likely do), how do I use app2SD on a windows computer to install the app on my SD card?

Thank you VERY much for your assistance, I am very grateful.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BRANDENDEUCE:
You can't. It has to be installed on the main sd. Then after formatting the sd card before putting it in with the correct partitions it should read the external card. Use eausus partition program on Windows to set up the external sd with the partitions.