yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] obnesence:
I have a HT_PAD1051 I bought from chinamobile4u.com. the 30 pin connector doesn't work and they don't appear to want to take it back and fix it. Any ideas? Is it worth trying t take apart and fix myself?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gigabyte0:
In most cases, not connected internal connector.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
Has anyone tried to use an iPad keyboard & dock?

As they are almost 1:1 duplicates they will fit in the keyboard dock, wondered if anyone had tried before I waste my money.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
Also, has anyone managed to get the calender to sync with their google calenders?

I've tried but I can't even add an event to the local calender b/c "There are no Calenders" in the calender. The was a few suggestions from people that creating a new google account on the device would fix it but I tried that and it didn't help, I couldn't even create an event for that either.

It appears that something is missing for the build that's stopping you from syncing to google calenders.

Another point, some people have mentioned that apps aren't appearing, I've not found that yet. Although if I try to install some apps via market.android.com some of them say they aren't available for the device. If I then switch to the market on the device I can find it and install it.

What apps aren't people able to find? I'll have a look to see if I can find them
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Hi, your pad is fully functional. The problem is that the internal connecter is loose. You have to open the device and reconnect it, or send it back to shenzen.

Your call :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bertus23:
hokapoka

i tested a pc usb keybord and the normal asci keys are working

apple dont work i think.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi.

I received my Gpad Gforce today.

It is a 2nd batch device from pandawill, the one with the Logo on the back.

I have already opened it to have a look into it. I took the internal SD card out. It is a Kingston 8GB.

I would like to make a copy of it. What is the best way to get a real 1:1 copy?

Is this comand:

dd if=/dev/sda of=/tmp/sd.bin

the best way or is there a better way?

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] papazer:
Hello,

Like rvdveer, i have the same problem, update with firmware on first page and since touch panel does not work.

Have anyone find a way to update firmware of this device : "pengfaxin PFX-10A"

Original frimware : imx51_bbg-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.pengfaxin.20110112.134311

test-keys

I need three files update firmware : userdata.bin / uImage.bin / rootfs.bin

Or a way to extract it from an working tab (because i have one working well)

Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
I have the same device and the same firmware installed like Gigabyte0. Meanwhile I have made a complete copy of the 8GB internal SD card using the dd if=/dev/sdX of=/internalsd.bin. Someone interested?

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gigabyte0:
WiFi

In this version gpadgforce we see wifi is made in the form of a separate board!

In this case problems with WiFi miss. In my case WiFi in mainboard and work so bad. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] papazer:
Can someone please repost this file, maybe it will solve my touchpanel problem

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/449381850/9.7.rar

Original frimware : imx51_bbg-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.pengfaxin.20110112.134311

test-keys

Regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] magicknl:
Sound not working

I received my two Herotab M10's last week and I have a problem with my sound: only the left channel is working on both units (I tried different earbuds to check if that would solve the problem).

Does anyone have a clue how to remedy this? Or is there a rom that would fix the issue?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bertus23:
papazer,

file uploaded :452186325

succes with it ,gr bertus23
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
** These devices are completely different **

** WARNING **

I just opened mine and the internals are totally different.

This might account for why some people have bricked their devices.

I don't have an SD card and Rather than being made up of mainly one PCB ther are 2/3 roughly 1/2 the size of the one pictured above.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] elgubbo:
interesting device!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Norcath:
Quality Concerns

I purchased this unit on eBay from a Chinese Manufacturer for $349.99 US.

Model#: HT_PAD1051 (Silver - Metal Back) - Sold as an ePad

Android Version: 2.2

Kernel Version: 2.6.31-00010-g0374363-dirty

Build#: HT_PAD1051-eng2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110127.152519

9.7" Capacitive screen

RAM: 512mb

Internal: 4Gb

1 MicroSD Card Slot: upto 32 Gb

No HDMI Port

Single Speaker

2.5mm Headphone Jack

Build quality is 'fair' at best with the following issues 'out of the box':

No Manual (Arrived with an Apple Ipad booklet)

No US Power Adapter

The Camera is faulty (It appears that when it was installed it was not aligned or the case is covering half of the lens.)

The 30pin/USB port does not work. I've tried with both Male & female dongles sent & it is not recognized. (I've purchased an SD Card Reader/Writer & use it with an adapter to transfer books to a microSD card, which I then install in the tablet.)

The Battery lasts no more than 2-3hrs (I've downloaded applications to shutdown Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & 3G Wireless but unfortunately they have not worked) when reading books. - I was looking for at least 4-6hrs when reading.

The Adapter connector is loose so when I plug-in the adapter it does not always charge (I believe it may actually be shorting out, draining rather than charging the battery at times)

The LED Light indicating charging does not work.

The Software Battery Indicator is faulty with levels fluctuating as much as 50% - It will switch from 29% to 71%, then to 19% etc. as you open or close applications

The Software although able to view some Flash is unable to view YouTube, with 'This Video Format not Supported' error showing

Some of the applications installed failed to function (I believe this is due to the lack of an installed Micro SDCard - They are listed as installed but in fact are not)

Does this tablet have 3G capability? I didn't think it did, however there is dialing software included & the unit keeps searching for Cell Networks.

What type of GPS hardware/software is built in? Was I to receive a GPS Dongle? I didn't think this unit had any GPS capability.

I've not tried the Headphone Jack or Microphone.

Someone had asked about the switch on the upper right side when in 'portrait' mode. I can confirm it is the lock for the aspect ratio.

$349.99 is a reasonable amount if the unit performed as listed, but in it's current state, I could have gotten the same functionality with an eBook reader at less than half the price.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quakzopas:
Hi,

have the same problem like papazer.

have an imx515 and flashed it with the "Clean" iMX515 2.2 Froyo build but now the touchscreen doesn't work any more.

what can i do ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaxxio:
Hello,

In order to improve battery life, try following the steps in this thread:

http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?/topic/15895-better-battery-life/

This procedure prevents the tablet from being able to execute the phone.apk app, that is consuming a considerable amount of battery. Tried it on my Herotab M10 and worked fine. Battery life increased around 15-20%.

Hope it helps!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaxxio:
Hi atraneberlin,

Please apologize for the delay of my reply but I wasn't able to use my Herotab M10 until I received its charger, which was missing in the original shipment.

Answering to your questions:

* Audio jack: 2.5 mm

* Battery: initially around 4 hours with Wi-Fi, now around 5 hours after renaming phone.apk (this is the app called 'Cell Stanbdy' when you check the battery use)

* Experience with pricedinchina.com: shipment was slow because I ordered it during the Chinese New Year but apart from that, it seemed reasonable to me. Notwithstanding, my tablet came with no charger (and believe me, you won't find it in any Internet shop). I claimed it to pricedinchina and after 1 week they sent it to New Zealand (whereas I live in Spain...). After another week claiming for it, they finally sent it to the right adress... Communication is not fluent. You need to insist twice ot three times for them to reply but they finally do.

Hope it helps!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaxxio:
Herotab M10: Touchscreen not working after "Clean" Froyo build - HELP PLEASE!

Hello,

I bricked my Herotab M10 after updating the 2D/3D drivers.

When booting I saw the droid, the penguin, the android text letters and after that just a blank screen that flashed green from time to time.

The only thing I could do is flash with "Clean" iMX515 2.2 Froyo build on the first page but, same as papazer and quakzopas, the touchscreen is not working.

What can we do? I think Knolle uploaded a Rapidshare link with a "9.7.zip" file but it's not available there any longer. Could this file solve our problem? Is there any other solution?

Many thanks. You help is much appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
Hello

here the FW. Herotab for the M10 without internal SD card.

there are two versions, the B version works on 90% of all devices that I sell, in the version A reacts the display are not installed on all devices as different displays.

http://www.4shared.com/file/bkxpiPtk/Files_for_MG106C.html
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jerobat:
hi,

new firmware for gpad gforce 2nd batch

http://www.pandawillforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=3142&extra=page=1

;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] papazer:
Thank you very much bertus23, you save my PAD it works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all these who have touche screen problem after using "Clean" iMX515 2.2 Froyo build

Use this firmware : hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/452186325/9.7.rar
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi.

In my opinion the fdiskcmd-16G.txt is wrong in the new update because there is a 8GB internal SD card build in the 2nd batch devices (with logo) and not a 16GB microSD card. The last firmware from 29th Jan 2011 had the correct fdiskcmd.txt for 8GB included.

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jerobat:
i did the upgrade , 3G dialer app pre-installed (can't test it so far).

I don't have the 1GB free space for apps but only 160mo , do you think it'd because of the wrong fdiskcmd-16g.txt ????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bertus23:
hi papazer,

glad to help you out and others,lets hope for better firmware,

greetz bertus23
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jerobat:
does anyone could try to install "Contapps" from the market on a gpad gforce 2nd batch.

Impossible on mine , i have a failed to install message;

It does it with other apps.

thanks ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I just updated my GPad with the new firmware from Pandawill. Overall I would say that my tablet feels faster and more responsive. It is still Android 2.2.0 but what are you gonna do. I also noticed that the kernel although it is still 2.6.31 is a new kernel, without the lovely hackish prefix of "dirty" or "test" as we have seen on other kernels. I am going to take a look at it and see what is different and report back. My hope is that this is a monolithic kernel and may lend itself better to having GB run on it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quakzopas:
thank you bertus123 and papazer :-) u rescued my imx515

now it works fine.

whats the difference between this firmware and the "original" one ?

is there another, better (whatever this means) firmware to download or coming ?

sorry for my bad english...

THX 4 help :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZenGarden:
New version?

Hi I've got one more device to add to the list. I got mine from Euogo.com, it has no name on that site as far as I can tell, other than "Real iPad Killer"

It seems to have most of the same specs as some of these others. HT_PAD1051_V1.4 build number 20110225.185109 purchased 3/09/11.

I'm not sure if the new firmware will work on this tablet, or if it is already installed. It seems to have access to the Android market.

I'm new to all of this, so if there's any other information you'd like about this one, let me know. And if you have any suggestions to improve the performance, I'm all ears.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darkstar2000:
Hi,

I also bought such a tablet (can't post a link, not enough posts. Specs from the website below) and I would like to flash a new rom, too many chinese characters around;-) The current kernel is 2.6.31-00011-ge4e866b-dirty and the build number is "HT_PAD1051_V1.4-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110225.185109". Does anybody know how to find more information about the table and which rom will work on this device?

Thanks Darkstar.

CPU Freescale A8

CPU Speed: 1GHZ

Memory: DDR512MB

Hard drive: 8GB NAND FLASH

OS: Android 2.2

Resolution: 1024 * 768

Display: 9.7 inch TFT LCD( Touch Panel) capacitance touch screen

3G: External 3G G-sensor

WIFI: Wireless LAN 802.11b/g

Camera: Yes,130w

bluetooth: without

outer skin: be made of metal material

Keyboard: US Keyboard, USB external keyboard

Mouse & Touch Pad: Built-in touch pad,support USB Mouse

USB Port: USB2.0*2, High-speed USB OTG

HDMI: Support HDMI 1080P (have not seen this, maybe via the dock connector?)

Card reader: TF /MINI SD Card

Sound effect: Audio build-in 0.5w*2 stereo speaker External Microphone, 3.5mm Earphone Built-in Monophonic Recording

Battery: 4700MAH

Battery life: Advanced power management,4-6HRS

Power adaptor: 100-220V Input, 9V DC Output, 2A

Weight: 1.2KG(with battery pack)

Audio: support MP3,WMA,MP2,OGG,AAC,M4A,MA4,FLAC,APE,3GP,WAV,support playlist

Video: AVI, rm, rmvb, MKV, WMV, MOV, MP4,PMP,MPEG, MPG, FLV, 3GP,MPG, Flash etc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
Hey,

I didn't think about removing the Phone.apk, all done now see how it goes.

Many thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
Hey there.

Can you confirm if it's for the device I have?

Please find the details regarding my device here :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11969298&postcount=300

I want to be sure that it the correct device before trying to update, as there appears to be at lease 3 different devices on this thread.

Also how can I backup my rom via adb before updating?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hokapoka:
Confirming lack of recovery image

There should be a recovery image on the device that should be located in /dev/mtd/mtd* where * relates to one of the devices that holds the recovery image.

Using adb you can see these devices with the following command :

# cat /proc/mtd

Note, on other android devices you see something similar to the following :

#cat /proc/mtd
dev: size erasesize name
mtd0: 00040000 00020000 "misc"
mtd1: 00500000 00020000 "recovery"
mtd2: 00280000 00020000 "boot"
mtd3: 04380000 00020000 "system"
mtd4: 04380000 00020000 "cache"
mtd5: 04ac0000 00020000 "userdata"

On my device, and I would suggest others too, the following is returned :

bash-3.2# cat /proc/mtd
dev: size erasesize name
mtd0: 00300000 00080000 "bootloader"
mtd1: 00500000 00080000 "nand.kernel"
mtd2: 20000000 00080000 "nand.system"
mtd3: 20000000 00080000 "nand.data"
mtd4: 38400000 00080000 "nand.inand"

I've have backed up the bootloader and the nand.kernel images using :

# cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 > /sdcard/backup/org_images/mt0.img
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd1 > /sdcard/backup/org_images/mt1.img
# cat /proc/mtd > /sdcard/backup/org_images/mtd_table.txt

Note, the final command is just so I have a copy of the current naming of these images & devices.

I would suggest that if anyone is going to be flashing these devices they take a copy of these in case they brick their devices.

I've uploaded the images to here : http://go.hokapoka.com/android/imx51/imx51_bbg.tar.gz it's about 3.2mb

But, as I stated in another post, you need to be sure that you're using the right image for your device as there must be at least 3 different devices around with, all with different hardware, and we can't be sure at this stage that the images will support one another.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] salva1391:
Please! Help me!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12134352#post12134352

My Gpad Capacitive Screen 9.7 will not start now! Only when connected to a power source.

Also appears constantly blinking light load.

I think it is because I connected an Apple original charger ..

Any suggestions or help, please!

Thank you so much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sikspekpaul:
Hi Zaxxio,

My Herotab M10 does the same as yours. I have no idea what to do next. I read in this threat about flashing using Mfgtool.exe, but my Vista machine does not run this program (it just hangs there as a running process in my tasklist, but there is no interface or so..). Also when I connenct the Tab to a USB port it's recognized as an Android Phone. Ive installed a driver manually that came with the Mfgtool zipfile (Freescale i.MX25)

Have you been able to resolve the issue yet?

Best,

Paul

Update: When I start MgtTool before I connnect the tab to USB the interface does come up. I can select the port and start the update procedure, but nothing happens. "Unrecognized deveice" it says...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
Hello

like to have two customer-made ​​by me, the board is defective.

I have examined the bords there are three fuses but all are io, have ordered new boards in China and exchanged.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darkstar2000:
Ok, here are my specs:

1. Aliexpress: $236 including DHL shipping to Germany (came out €200 including tax)

2. Longwin "Hot selling!!! Capacitive Multi touch Tablet PC Android 2.2"

3. Two speakers (only visible when opened), no logo

4. Aluminum back

5.

- Model number: HT_PAD1051

- Firmware version: Android 2.2

- Kernel version: 2.6.31-00011-ge4e866b-dirty

- Build number: HT_PAD1051_V1.4-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110225.185109

Additional Info: 3600mAH battery instead of the claimed 4700mAH, 2mp camera, buildin microphone
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darkstar2000:
Home Button not working

Hi,

I got my tablet only a few days ago and the first thing I had to do was to install a new keyboard, because there was no way to change it to german. There were still some chinese characters on it so I installed the Android 2.3 keyboard which works ok. About this time I noticed that the home button on the front stopped working. It still wakes up the device but neither the short press puts me to the home screen nor the long press brings up the window with the active processes. I am sure that it is a software problem as the home icon on the upper left corner is also not working! The "back" button (volume up toggle) is working ok but it's very annoying to always use it. Any idea how to fix it? Will a "factory reset" do the trick and if yes how do I have to do it? Or will it brick my device as some people say?

Thanks Darkstar.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Thanks buddy, added :)

For your problem: You may have to open your device, we saw some problem that the internal connector that connects the 30-pin dock and some of the hardware buttons to the mainboard was loose in some devices, so this may be the trick, I don't know.

First thread updated.

Sorry for my abstinence but I got an iPad now :) My interest in the gPad is a little less now :)

But to everyone: Is there a news custom build from nixeus, bunhead or someone else?

Greetz.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meagain:
Flashing new firmware

I am the owner of a Herotab m10, with 2 gb of Nand flash and 1 speaker.

I tried to flash a new firmware for the last 2 weeks without any success. I tried all methods described in the forums but I can not even see the tablet in the MFGtool.

( Windows sees my device as a android device but I can not get further.)

Here what I did so far:

- Installed Android SDK

- Installed 3rd party usb within the SDK kit ( on win 7 and XP )

- started MFGtool ( and that's about it )

- I rooted my device using Z4root 1.3

- I tried rom manager from clockwork

- tried to restore a few rom listed, but nothing worked.

- The factory reset from the device did work. My original rom was restored to factory default but that does not fix my issues.

Issues: slow wi-fi, battery time is terrible 2-3 hrs the battery drains even on standby. The overlay installed in the rom slows down my device and make it sluggish.

If anyone is successful trying to flash it can you outline the procedure.

tx

Steph

herouxapps.com :rolleyes:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Norcath:
I posted my tablet's Information back on the 12th, but just wanted to share some good news concerning the 30 PIN adapter. As I mentioned earlier I tried the two dongles sent with no luck & was forced to transfer files using a card adapter & removing the MicroSD card.

Good news is I tried my daughter's 30PIN-USB Cable which came with her iTouch and low & behold it worked. I had thought it was an Android/Win7 problem but it was recognized right away giving me access to the Tablets internal Memory as well as the installed MicroSD card.

Hope it helps someone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meagain:
How to resize the apps to full screen?

As most of you are aware, there are not a lot of apps that will resize full screen on a 10" tablet. In my opinion, this is just a matter of time before they fix and re-write the apps.

I decompiled a few apps and noticed that one of the file has a setting for screen size. If I recall, it was small, medium and large and usually, the value next to large is set to none, the value can be changed to enable and you re compile the apk and re-signed it. ( the software used was apk manager 4.9)

There is a much simpler solution that works on some games and roms and re-size them full screen. Download spare parts from the market and install it. When you launch it, it will be a small screen. scroll down and uncheck compatibility mode and reboot. Start spare parts and you will not notice that the program is full screen.

Voila!

You can visit my site herouxapps.com where freeware and open source software are reviewed and explained. You can also click on my forums tab and visit my forums I have a full section on android tablet and such.