yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I was able to recover my WIFI. I found that I have to use the 2.6.31-gfc043aa-dirty kernel and the 20110119.052545 build or I do not have WIFI. Not all that I wanted to figure out tonight but it is a start. I was able to really break this thing and then recover it. I am no longer worried about bricking this thing LOL!

I hope that tomorrow I can get some more work done.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Hello,

I have create an account on FreeScale and downloaded the GingerBread ( Andoid 2.3) SDK for the Gpad Gforce/Herotab M10 CPU.

* I have uploaded this SDK on a multiupload

IMX51_R10_ANDROID_SOURCE_CODE (2/8/2011)

Android R10 Demo Image, documentation and Source Code for BSP and Codecs.

http://www.multiupload.com/JZDFL8PGOI

IMX51_R10_ANDROID_DOCS_BUNDLE

Android Documentation R10 for i.MX51 for BSP and Codecs :

http://www.multiupload.com/YQ96SPM4CX
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
For the wifi problem with the latest firmware, you need to use manually IP adress, and not DHCP !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timon.mtv:
I bought one.

I ordered it 15/01/2011, received a week ago.

Confirm:

Need to reflash the firmware. Native is very buggy.

He is made of aluminum. (I ordered the silver!).

Internal memory - 8GB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
the device is being recognized more as the HTC Dream

I've tried all versions

Power + + Home Menu

Power + Home + iPad

IPad + Power + Menu

it is not detected in MfgTool

the device has 4 buttons Power, Home, Menu, iPad, Aluminum back, 1 speaker

- Model number: imx_bbg

- firmware version: 2.2

- kernel version: 2.6.31-506-g30df573 gb2b14e

- build number: 2.2 FRF85B eng.pengfaxin.20110112.test imx51_bbg-eng-kys

what I'm doing wrong
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Where did you order it?? Price?? What do you think about capacitive screen user experience??

Thank you!! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] florisl:
gpad gforce at pandawill and e-fox

He there,

I asked some questions to the retailers of pandawill and e-fox shop about the gpad gforce they sell (and the differences). I asked pandawill through facebook (thanks for the tip!) Here is the Q&A for both.

EFOX SHOP

Hello，

thank you for your email.

As I know, the cost of shipping are also free in Netherlands, when

the thing is just under 2 kg.

The question about the filmware I can't now answer, because we don't

know it either. But according to the description the market works

normally.

The leather casing is not included in this machine.

The Audio Jack is 3.5 mm.

The handy can also works as a USB host according to our information.

If you have more question, we are glad to answer it.

Yours sincerely

Igor

ME TO PANDAWILL

A few questions about the Gpad Gforce:

-Backplating is aluminium?

-Capable of being USB Host? (because you add 30pin to female USB...)

-Capable of connecting to PC through 30pin USB? I read on a forum it couldn't

...-Does it have a microphone? (or line/mic in)?

-how much for shipping to the netherlands (total: inc. tax or other border fees)?

-You now only sell the newer version of the Gpad? with official market and updated firmware?

-Does it have stereo speakers?

Thank you in advance for your detailed answer on these questions. I know a lot of people are interested in this pad, as soon as these unclarities are taken care of.

ANSWER OF PANDAWILL

hello,thank you for your are interested in our product.

Backplating is aluminium

support USB Host

support connecting to PC

have a microphone

...have all newer version of the Gpad,and the version still in update

no stereo speakers

and about the postage,would you like which way to send it ,free shipping with normal mai,6USD with registered mail.

if you need more help,please feel free to contact me

best wishes.

So, hope this helps answering some of your questions as well. I think I will buy the gpad from pandawill.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timon.mtv:
I got one Gpad (new with label)

I bought one.

I ordered it 15/01/2011, received a week ago.

Confirm:

Need to reflash the firmware. Native is very buggy.

He is made of aluminum. (I ordered the silver!).

Internal memory - 8GB.

I had to disassemble it and I can put somewhere shots:). I had a faulty power socket, and I could not be charged again .. Then, the truth became clear that it was in the power supply plug:). It compatible to the old Motorola 110.

Done well, inside there is a free 8 pin "bluetooth" socket!

I think maybe to find a suitable adapter and add functionality. :)

8GB internal memory, is made from memory card 8GB Micro SD. theoretically possible to insert another and reflash, but I have not tested it, but removed it is not difficult.

Maybe in a couple of models they have mixed and inserted the SD card to 4GB, but I have 8.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
"8GB internal memory, is made from memory card to 8GB Micro SD"

If i understand, your gpad don't use a NAND flash for the Operating system, but a micro sd ?? It's not very good... In addition, they wrote thaht the Gpad Gforce have a Nand Builtin memory ! Can you explain me ? Thanks a lot :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timon.mtv:
New Gpad gforce

I think that the Nand memory there too. Let me explain. From the menu, I clicked to format the SD card, but was formatted internal memory card 8GB, NOT external? which I put in (16GB).

After that I had to reflash the device - the android is not loaded, so be careful. Must also inform you that if you use the function "factory reset " on Gpad, it also does not boot!

Flashing helps:).

Because even after an accidental format internal SD 8GB, I was able to enter into a special boot mode and flash the device, I think they use for the operating system NAND memory (small size), and for the rest SD card.

Also, the contents of the file system hints at it. It have folder, which is mounted "inside" the SD card and another with an external SD card(which connects to an external socket). So I think, is not so bad:).

Now I'm a little busy, but I think if there is a way to get to the console, the command df -H will clarify the situation.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timon.mtv:
Gpad screen

Screen is perfect!

Later I'll post pictures of his back side, there is a very useful label:). (LP097X02-SLA8)

In front of me 2 devices: Gpad and Ipad and screen quality at Gpad Gforce not worse! I confirm this is realy ISP matrix and capacitive screen. I do not see any difference! I do not know how to check the resolution .. but I think it will be possible to clarify by labeling of matrix. At pandawill they say something like 1320 * 768, but I suspect that 1024 * 600, same as in Ipad. In other stores, he sold it with this resolution.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timon.mtv:
I get it on Pandawill. 349$ free delivery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Nand flash is faster than a micro sd so it's better to having the OS on a nandflash !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Was a pleasure!

Boomer 2 : Tablet 1 :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
accu usage

Hello.

My Gpad Gforce is without 3G, but the accu usage says the most power is spend to mobile phone (see i53.tinypic.com /261naxc.jpg, please remove space). Can this be true?

Thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oddhap:
@mstiffel

Delete /system/app/Phone.apk and /system/app/TelephonyProvider.apk to fix this

Your tablet will crash when delete the apps, but works fine after a reboot with improved battery life.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niki_help:
Power button issue

Hello everyone,

I did successful update from the glynlucas' post #890 . First deleted the partitions of the internal SD , then install the Android 1.6.2 , and final update with Android 2.3 from glynlucas post ... Everything works great but there is a BIG problem the tablet doesn't want to go out from sleep mode . Every time I need to restart it to use it. What is the reason and what can it be done to fix this bug.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ducdreamer:
Hello Brumm,

Do not buy anything from Efoxshop.

I did got a faulty pad. so I returned it to them and now the keep saying it has not arrived and the will not give me my money back

So 200 euro's lost in china

Do Not use EFOXSHOP

They are robbers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jefflyonfr:
Sorry for you ;-(

Thank you for information !

Best regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guerric:
Sorry for you.

You should have a tracking number confirming the whereabouts of your pad...right?

Good luck!

PS: I advise you to try all the different means of contact they offer, as you will increase your chances of finding someone willing to help you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
It happens also in UK, not only in china.

Some months ago I purchased a Flytouch on ebay from a uk seller. The tablet comes faulty (no boot). some days after the return I receive a message asking me why did I opened the tablet because it was with the screen broken. Of course I didi not open the tablet even did not know how to do such thing. I open a paypal dispute he sent some photos of a broken tablet. before the dispute was ended the seller has desapeared from ebay and paypal said they close the dispute because the seller was not responding to their mails. In the doubt paypal has refund nothing.

So, in Europe we have also trashy sellers and companies.

My lost was about 150 euros.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Thanks, worked perfect.

So what about to upgarde the GPad Gforce with a bluetooth module?

Had anyone success with the Lenovo S10 module?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brumm:
@ ducdreamer

i bought mine at pandawill...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Bluetooth module

I found a picture of the needed bluetooth module.

See here: http://i54.tinypic.com/2h5vbwl.jpg

Myabe someone can tell me what a module this is.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
To use bluetooth, I just connect a bluetooth usb key with the usb female plug ... It works perfectly. But it is not beautiful ... :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
complete set of firmware Andoid 2.3 with the latest scripts

I have prepared a complete set of firmware Andoid 2.3 with the latest scripts from vladigor (http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showuser=1541197). Package includes a description of the script options in English. "Dump SD to extSD" option does not work.

http://narod.ru/disk/29154917001/HT_PAD1051_V2.3U1GuCoTu-RC1.Mfgtool-1.6.2.032.rar.html

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29978567/HT_PAD1051_V2.3U1GuCoTu-RC1.Mfgtool-1.6.2.032.rar

This package contains firmware files HT_PAD1051_V2.3U1GuCoTu-RC1 version dated 08/18/2011 and rooted system.img from 09/29/2011. MFG Tool and scripts can be used with any version of Android 2.2 by replacing the 5 files in the folder "Profiles\MX51 Linux Update\OS Firmware\files\android\"

good luck!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
has anybody noticed that keyboard multitouch (shift + key) does not work ?

am i the only one having this problem ?

Juanjo
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ducdreamer:
3g inside

Hello,

Is there anybody who knows what kind of 3g module will fit inside the Herotab?

Or has a picture of it

I have seen a picture of a MB where there is a writing of 3G near an empty slot.

I hope to get one of these modules and so enabling the sim slot on my HT

and finally go on line using 3G:D

Ducdreamer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
I use the USB 3G modem HUAWEI E1750 and HUAEI/Vodafone K3765.

Both are working very good.

you have to boot the tablet with the pen already connected to setup it after the boot completed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Metalazzo:
Do we need to change system.img file in order to installed a rooted ROM ?

Is 2.3 smoother than 2.2 ?

Thx :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ducdreamer:
Hello dcoelho,

Thans for the tip

But i am realy looking for a 3G module
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
OK, now we have Gingerbread on our tablet, what about Ice Cream Sandwich ??? :) Google said that every smartphone or tablet that can run Gingerbread can run Ice Cream Sandwich ... Who want to start this new work ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Vprnl:
Hi Guys,

Can I use the MFG tool method by Muxa52 if I have a blank internal SD card.

I had to completely format the SD card. (I tried it out of the box but got a Updater Error 0xffff0002 (-65534) - error)

Thanks for all your hard work guys!

Jan
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stevebuck:
Hi Jan,

Same here. I did not want to mess with the factory firmware and I could not find a download matching it, though it is mentioned on several forums. So I bought a new Sandisk 8G micro-SD (very cheap now). I put the micro-SD in an SD adapter, then put that adapter into a SD-USB. I checked and it was not partitioned, and the instructions said to remove all partitions. I got the same error, over and over, from Mfgtool. Finally, I used Ubuntu running in Virtualbox on a WinXP PC to look at the micro-SD, and confirmed it was indeed blank. In fact the whole MBR was all zeros. So, since I had it accessible under Linux, I used dd to copy my original 8G to an image file, then I restored the file to the new micro-SD and used that copy to run the entire upgrade to Gingerbread. All went well, except, after opening my pad so many times the display cable is broken and I am missing the color 'green'. (please be careful as that cable is crap)

I had tried to clone the micro-SD previously with clonezilla, but never got a working copy. But doing it under Linux works to make a pure 100% copy. It takes forever though, so plan for about three hours to backup and restore.

If anyone is interested in using this backup method, has Linux and can somehow see the micro-SD, it is easy to backup and restore. Just be careful to use the right command on the right card. In my system the micro-SD was seen as a SCSI disk sdb.

So to backup:

dd if=/dev/sdb of=htpad.img bs=512 count=15523840

then switch cards and restore: (the image to a card, doesn't have to be blank as dd does a sector by sector copy overwriting everything)

dd if=htpad.img of=/dev/sdb bs=512 count=15523840

This method makes perfect copies but with two disadvantages, takes a long time and the image would be hard to share as it is 7.9GB. But for a personal backup it works great.

Steve
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
im not sure if it would work with this sd cards, but i have done full backups to a file from usb cards/pendrives by using hiren boot cd and ghost. it examines the filesystem (up to ext3, ext4 makes a sector by sector copy) and it even compresses it. it may be done this way too..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darkstar2000:
Hi John,

I followed your procedure and in the end it works fine, but I had to do it three times:

1. try: Followed exactly your procedure and Wifi was working, but the market did not

2. try: Followed your procedure but in step 6 I also installed my google account and initialized the market, but as a result Wifi did not work after step 8, installation of applications from sd card worked fine.

3. try: Same as first try without working market and unable to install any applikation except the newest version of the market. This fixed the problem and now I have a working tablet (except the camera, but I don't care).

Thanks again.

Darkstar.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PAC0:
date & time not remembered

Hi everybody,

I managed to update to 2.3 in my gpad gforce (no 3G no BT), and both wifi and market work out of the box. Camera doesn´t work but who cares?

My problem is both date and time reset every time I turn the tablet off, and everytime they go to 1/1/2011 6:30, which is a pain in the ass since I get a certificate error message when trying to surf on websites. That means I´ve got to set the correct date and time every time I turn the tablet on....

I have noticed somehow the rest of settings (Automatic, Time zone, 24-hour format, date format) are remembered. Date&time are the only settings that are not remembered.

Does anybody else have the same problem?

Any suggestions to solve this issue? I have tried all the possible combinations on the "Date & time settings" menu.

Thank you everybody guys!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ddish:
I have the same problem and tried what was suggested a few posts back which is to download an ap called ClockSync. It logs on at boot and syncs the time and date automatically. So other than the camera, everything works great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PAC0:
Thank you so much ddish. I must have missed that post, sorry.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Vprnl:
I finally got my herotab to work again, Thanks a lot Steve!

I got a backup from an herotab a friend had.

I restored the backup on my tab. everything works except the touchscreen itself.

I assume this is a driver issue, which is kind of weird because his herotab and mine are identical. (Ordered a week apart). Does anyway know how to restore my touchscreen? I already opened my tab up so I can easily alter files in Linux if necessary.

Thanks in advance for all your help! It's really appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nicko91:
hi, you can find the download imx51_bbg-eng 2.3.3 GRI40 eng.root.20110713.210832 i have aHT PAD 1051

V KERNEL: 2.6.31...

Processor Type	ARM Cortex-A8

Processor Clock Speed	800MHz

Processor / Manufacturer	Freescale

Processor Model	iMX515

RAM Installed Size	512MB

Display Diagonal Size	9.7 inch

Hard Drive Capacity	8GB
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ducdreamer:
No sound.

Hello Everyone,

I have found another problem .

Some specs from my tab:

Kernel-versie

2.6.31

Build-nummer:(Firmware)

HT_PAD1051_1.6U2GuCoTijWL_Final release-keys

incremental version:

eng.tianfeng.20110509.105459

I would like to listen to streaming radio on the tab.

But I can hear no sound.

The normal system sounds en mp3 files are playing normal.

In some movie players There is also no sound, while others keep silent.

I think this is a driver problem?

Or is there a system setting I have to set

Greetings Herman:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guerric:
Try different browsers and apps.

In some movies, the problem can be codec-related i suppose.

With streaming, problem can be plugin-related (java/flash) or app-related (browser or app used).

If mp3 files are playing okay, I suppose drivers are fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ducdreamer:
Hello Guerric,

I have found a working video player MX video player.

I have tried differend streaming audio programs but none of them work.

At least The start up but no sound!!

I have installed the latest flash player.

Thanks Herman
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] epasrule:
Camera

Hallo,

I agree with most postings that the pad is far better with 2.3, good work everybody. I was wondering though is the problem with the camera still being worked on? Any outlook if and when this will be fixed?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guerric:
I've successfully installed 2.3.3, but my extsd wont mount.

Anyone experience similar issue?

When I was done backing up/upgrading/formatting/wiping, I booted, inserted the SD, removed the usb, I couldn't read SD, so I tried removing/inserting SD again, and system said I was plugging the USB. o_O

It's not doing it anymore, but still, SD won't mount.

I tried "mount sdcard" and 'mount extsd' in the settings, but unsuccessfully.

Edit: I reformated and issue is fixed. all good.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
I am selling my GPAD on ebay because i received an iPad2 from my cell provider company at a little price.

So, if anyone is interested in one GPAD "as new" (yet with the screen and back protections) we can make a deal.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guerric:
Well, I thought everything was okay...

But wifi was not working anymore, and date/time is resetting on each boot.

After a few formats/installs, I reapplied the dhcpd fix, and wifi seems fixed.

I'll use clocksync for date/time.

Edit: for some reason, I can't configure my gmail account...

Web surfing works fine, only gmail account setup (to access market) gives an error...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
@Guerric:

try installing market 3.1.5. that has to work. i had the same problem.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20861843/Market_3.1.5.apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Billkaza:
Could you please help me and tell me if there is any link with guide on how to update to 2.3?

I have the first model without camera.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Guerric:
cheers juanjo.

It is working again since I installed and configured latest market

and

ClockSync.

However, I must say I get a lot of crashes and freezes with this firmware...much more than with Singularity.

I have problems with Gallery, es file explorer, widgets, etc.

Hopefully, someone is still working on this not-so-final release.

@Billkaza: read post #963 for 2.3 upgrading instructions.

But you should make sure your pad is compatible...I think "tianfeng" builds are compatible...maybe with your stock firmware name you can find out more info on your pad.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Billkaza:
it's a pengfaxin built can i do the update?Also at info i only see at nand flash storage 898mb and internal sd 392 available.Should i see 4gb or 8gb?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] steafler:
wifi problem

hi guys,

I have flashed my gpad gforce tablet with logo on back with the HT_PAD1051_V1.6U1GUCGWL firmware and used recovery mode to update to 2.3 with my 8gb micro sd card. Everything goes smooth and in v1.6 firmware my wifi does work but in the android 2.3 device does not find any networks.

I am thinking that it may be because of my sd card being 8gb?

is it possible to flash this rom from mfg tools?

Please help me to solve this problem.

Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
have you applied the dhdpcd.conf file fix?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Billkaza:
So no update for the pengfaxin firmware?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] the7reek:
ICS???

so... what about an ice cream sandwich porting? Now the sources are avaiable... any news? is someone trying to port it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
For Ice Cream Sandwich, we must wait for the Freescale drivers. I don't know if this job is in their tunnel for the iMX 51 ... I think it will take few month ... if they do it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] the7reek:
I really hope that rom developing on this tablet won't be stopped... This slate is awsome!!!! I just want to thank developers for their great job for 2.3.... now it's time for 4.0! If help is needed.... I'm here!