yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
You have an original copy and a copy of the copy.

The device has no internal SD card.

The device has a power button on the left, the top Home and Menu buttons, the display shows a rune button and a reset button on the right.

I have recovered thanks to the instructions on page 1, some of these devices.

the three files to an SD card memory, plug in the device and restart.

The process takes about 8 min.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Hi Knolle24, this is how my problem first started. I copied the three files mentioned on page one and flashed the unit. After this my touch is gone, rest of the unit works. So, for some reason it seems to be the wrong firmware. Now I cannot try other firmware as I cannot connect with usb at least I cannot get the simcard mounted, no touch. And how do I know what device I have and what firmware I need, I can still boot with the new firmware on the sdcard.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I tried a ROM and kernel where the touch screen didn't work and I think it was the A8 version. I have since deleted the ROM and kernel from my machines because I was starting to get confused as to which was which.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
I seems indeed that I have this device, question is,where is the latest firmware, and why did the firmware on page one not work.

Unknown@Unknown - Mono/Alu/No Logo - imx_bbg Kernel: 2.6.31-506-g30df573 gb2b14e @ FRF85B eng.pengfaxin.20110112.test imx51_bbg-eng-kys (12/01/11)

By the way, I have no usb ports and no webcam!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Bunheadnux, Ok, good info!! Can you tell me which firmware did work for you - or are you back to the original firmware.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
check your inbox, you have a private message!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I am using the 2.6.31-00010-GC374363-dirty kernel and the HT_PAD1051-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110119.052545 build.

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nimp0:
Hi all

And thx guys for working on custom rom.

I'm very impatient to try one of your releases.

bunheadnux

This is the release nbr of my firmware

Model Number:**HT_PAD1051

Android Version: 2.2

Baseband version: unknown

Kernel version: 2.6.31-00010-g0374363-dirty

Build Number:**HT_PAD1051-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110126.093937 test-keys

As you can see, the one I use is more recent than yours.

Is there any reason for this choice ?

Thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Can you upload this firmware somewhere?

To rvdveer

What exactly do you mean by "no usb ports". Your device got the 30 pin connector right? There are 30pin to usb adapters, you may wanna buy one of these and connect a keyboard to your running device. And dont forget to beg god making your usb a host. :)

Good Luck mate.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I started working with the one that I had because I had it :D. I am more than willing to look at the version that you have. Can you upload it somewhere so I can grab it and try it out?

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Yes please upload this firmware !

What is your tab ? A Gpad Clone ? or a real Gpad gforce ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nimp0:
The firmware is available here :

pandawillforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=2619&page=1&extra=#pid17422

I have a gPad Gforce from Hongkongeek, the one with no logo on background.

The camera don't work with this rom.

But it had work with the previous installed firmware, before I flash this one.

Market is working, but very slow.

Wifi seem to work only with static IP.

I don't know in which version was the tablet when i had received it, i haven't save it. But the wifi already had the pbm and the market was not installed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
When I use this ROM I can't get my WIFI working even if I have the IP address set with a static IP. Curious......:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
Gentlemen (and ladies?) I finally got around to opening up my GPad and I took some pictures.

Now I know exactly what board and exactly what Freescale CPU I have. I was mostly sure but now I know for 100% sure. I am hoping that I can use this information to build an actual working kernel. The GingerBread and HoneyComb ROMS that are available on the Freescale site don't want to even boot on my tablet (your milage may vary). I can't even see the tablet as a ADB device when I try to use the Freescale kernel for GB or HC so I am betting that it is panicing right away.

As to the ROM that I have been working on I am basically as far as I can go with hacking and modifying the system.img file. I have not been having any stability issues but I am really running into permission issues so I am having odd issues where one app will install but another won't :( .

More to come soon, I hope :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
What kernel version did you use?? Anyway... adb not working on gpad is not a good news!!

Thank you for your good work!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi.

Might this post help to activate ADB on the Gpad Gforce?

BTW, I ordered my one at pandawill last weekend. :)

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atraneberlin:
When and where to buy

Hi everyone,

I have been following this thread for the last week and I am really excited to see the Gpad Gforce, as it is the first available 10 inch size android tablet with a really decent ips screen that I am aware of. This is really important for me as I want to read pdf files, read ebooks, look at comic books. The capacitive touch and decent processor are also nice to have.

I see a couple of drawbacks though (I am referring to th 'original' tablet with only one speaker): Here and in the Pandawill forums I have heard of the following problems:

- firmware on old batch (without gpad logo) has no Android market

- old batch slow without firmware upgrade

- new batch (with gpad logo) has loose wires and one has to open the tablet to fix USB connection front button and speaker

- old batch sometimes has gaps between screen and bezel. paint sometimes chipped off (=> better to buy aluminum colored version?)

- Wifi disconnecting very often, problems with some type of encrypted networks

- wrong charger plug on new version makes no contact

- most shops are in China and I run the risk of paying ~60€ customs fee in Germany

All in all I therefore wonder whether I should wait a bit for the problems to get sorted out before ordering. I asked at Pandawill what version you get at the moment and their reply was: "hello,thank you for your message

without logo on the back". To be compatible with future firmware upgrades and get better build quality the new version would probably be better?

Where can one buy second (or third) batch tablets? Do you think it is better to wait before buying? Will the price go down soon? When and where would you recommend to buy?

Best,

Atraneberlin
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Hello,

I think like me, you want to waiting for the third batch because Pandawill has made some advice to the Gpad compagny in order to perfect the Gpad.

I think pandawill is a good shop!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] atraneberlin:
price development of shanzai tablets

How does the price of chinese tablets develop over time? I have not followed tablets like the G10 so I do not know how much of a price early adopters have to pay. The Samsung Galaxy Tab cam down in price quite significantly within the first two months in Germany. Chinese tablets start out with a really low price, but does the price drop quickly in the beginning?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
For the china products, the price are the same !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Yes, i think if you root the Gtab, and use this guide :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7239659&postcount=3

It will be possible to use the ADB Shell on our gpad !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I quickly looked at that forum thread and it is just a tutorial on how to connect via ADB. You actually don't need to be rooted to connect via ADB you just need to turn on the USB debugging.

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
I guys I need your help.

One of you should install sdk, plug gpad and run this command

adb remount

adb shell

# ls

and take a screenshot

(Type 'exit' to escape and unplug for end)

If you use Linux or Mac the command is ./adb.

I'm helping rvdveed to unbrick his gpad

Ty
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Adb seems to work. The tutorial is right... but you need only activated debugging mode (no extra software from marked is required )
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
I asked the customer service of pandawill just a couple of minutes ago and they told me they have only 2nd batch models (with logo at the back) in stock. Strange. This is the opposite of the information you got. I am quite excited what I will get. Hopefully one of the 2nd batch.

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Nicosime, I tried this myself but get±

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

remount failed: Unknown error: 0
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Do I need root access, how do i get this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nimp0:
You can get root access easely by using this app :

z4root.apk

http://www.fileserve.com/file/ApZVhJV
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matt205:
Herotab M10

My Herotab M10 turned up from pricedinchina.com the other day. I have passed on the specs to iloveei via PM.

Device name is: imx51_bbg

"imx51_bbg-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.pengfaxin.20110112.134311 test-keys"

It's interesting how many different versions of the "same" thing there are floating around.

My unit has no "normal" USB ports just the 30 pin iPad style connector. Website talks about HDMI out, but did not come with and HDMI cable or port. Mine is basically the same unit as in the shanzai.com YouTube review where they compare it to an iPad.

A couple of unexpected things are that it shipped with Bluetooth, and working Android Market. I also thought it had built in GPS, but it appears that even though there's a green tick next to "Enable GPS" it does not find any sattelite signals.

Under the removable cover on the top rear of the unit there is an SD slot and an empty slot labled "SIM Card" no sim card hardware there though.

So far the only issue I have had is that it does not appear to like AES WPA encryption.

I don't really like the iPad cloned interface, complete with copied Apple Icons for Apps! So looking forward to a good working updated ROM, I must say I am a little reluctant to upload any ROMS based on some others bad experiences so far, I don't want a $300+ paper weight, but I will continue to follow with great interest.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Hello,

Anyone have find a way to flash the device with an update.zip file?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Now we know that we can use ADB on the Gpad Gforce.

So, please try to enable the recovery menu :

* Connect the board on USB

* Open an ADB session

* type the command on the picture : setenv....etc.....

It will be enable the recovery menu !

This step is very very very important in order to make possibility to flash custom firmware, so, if you have a gpad, please try this :)

Thanks a lot,

Nixeus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brumm:
Is there a review which retailer is reputable ?

such as we read of efox not only good ...

as were the final prices in comparison to the shop price (tax - shipping to Germany) ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Hi, how did you try??

run:

adb devices

and post here the screenshot!!

On a full working Gpad you should see something like this.

The shell shows the Gpad "content"...

(sorry, I'm late I know, but I'm quite busy...)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
If you want a nice toy for experiment and android development, I think it could be a nice choice (9.7in, capacitive screen, good CPU...)... If you want a full working device... I don't think so!!

Someone had to open it and fix some connections!! That's all!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
update device has 4 buttons for Power, Home, Menu, iPad, Aluminum back, one speaker.

of www.furtwangen.tv http://www.furtwangen.tv/013.JPG

Model number: IMX51_bbg

Kernel-Version: 2.6.31-506-g30df573-gb2b143e

Build-Nummer: imx51_bbg-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.pengfaxin 20110112.134311 test kyes

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

Instructions: at your own risk.

There are 3 files inside the file.

Copy those 3 to the root of your formatted sd card.

put the sd card in the TF slot in the freescale tablet and boot up normally.

You will see some chinese letters.

just give it a minute or two. and after that your firmware should be upgraded
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
Well gentlemen, I have some news.

I have half bricked my tablet. I knew this was gonna happen I just didn't know when or exactly how bad it would be :p. I can still talk to it via the MFGTool so I am confident I can still fix it. I think I have a way to recover it but it will take me about 2 or 3 hours to build that test.

When I opened my tablet up to verify the chipset and CPU I saw the microsd card and I did try to remove it but it seems to be either glued or maybe evne soldered in, I could not tell. I didn't want to remove it forcibly because my unit is still kinda working, if i completely brick this thing I may rip the microsd card out forcibly so I can see how it is held in.

In the mean time I am also going to look at the http://rapidshare.com/files/449381850/9.7.rar file and see what it contains and maybe give it a go :D.

Just for the record I bricked my tablet when I was trying to flash a copy of GB that I had compiled. Progress is being made.

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
When you say "your firmware should be upgraded" do you mean the recovery menu? If you hold your menu key (volume down) and power key do you get a menu?

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
the update is not for devices with internal SD card.

I sell the device which has no volume buttons.

how this device in recovery mode gets me to write factory in China tomorrow.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I am willing to bet that you will just have to hold down the menu key and the power key. Damn I was kinda hoping that I would be able to use this as a base to build a recovery image for the GPad. Oh well.

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Hi, nice ap, but I have bricked my Gpad. I can connect to it with ADB, so I am trying to get root do something with that. But installing aps is not going to work. Any other ways to get root?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Nicosime, hereby the output of all commands. I think I need root access to remount?

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

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

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

0123456789ABCDEF device

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

remount failed: Unknown error: 0

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

# ls

ls

d

dev

etc

mnt

sys

acct

data

init

proc

sbin

init.freescale.rc

nandflash

default.prop

cache

init.goldfish.rc

init.rc

udisk

sdcard

system

config

#
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Well the adb devices return a "device" that stands for connected istance to the adb server... so communication works.

"remount failed: Unknown error: 0" -> the adb shell cannot load in rw mode system partition; it depends on no root permissions.

Adb shells works, your Gpad is in good health!! :)

So run and put here a screenshoot if you can (permissions' list)

adb shell

# ls -la

My idea is quite simple: using adb push with a working rom (from a full working gpad) into your device ;-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Ok tried but did not work, did a mount command in case that helps

# ls -la

ls -la

-la: No such file or directory

# mount

mount

rootfs / rootfs rw 0 0

ubi0:rootfs / ubifs rw,relatime 0 0

tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,relatime,mode=755 0 0

devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,relatime,mode=600 0 0

proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0

sysfs /sys sysfs rw,relatime 0 0

none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0

tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0

tmpfs /mnt/shm tmpfs rw,relatime,size=1024k,mode=777,uid=1000,gid=1003 0 0

ubi1:userdata /data ubifs rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime 0 0

/dev/block/vold/31:4 /mnt/nandflash vfat rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime

,uid=1000,gid=1015,fmask=0702,dmask=0702,allow_utime=0020,codepage=cp437,iochars

et=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=remount-ro 0 0
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Another thing also occured to me, I can get a hold of another working device. Can i use that to somehow restore my broken one?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I need this as well :(

Fortunately I have modified the ucl.xml file so that it can be used as a backup tool :D.

You will need a microSDcard that is the same size (or larger) as the internal SDcard. All I am doing is getting a base kernel up and then I am doing a disk dump copy of the entire internal SDcard to the microSDcard slot.

Then the backup could be "restored" back to the GPad buy simply reversing the process.

The modified version of the MFGTool.exe can be grabbed from here. If someone with a working GPad can stick an empty microSDcard into their GPad and get a backup of their system it would be VERY useful to me because at this point my GPad is a paper weight :( . Just so you know you will lose EVERYTHING that is on your microSDcard but your tablet will not be touched.

Bunhead

P.S. standard warning that I am not responsible for damaged GPads, loss of hair, gaining of hair, dead dogs or tidal waves with the use of this MFGTool. However with that said there is no risk to you GPad that I am aware of.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matt205:
That build and firmware is that the one included in the file or a reference to the device to be upgraded? My device has those build and kernel verions already.

Any Idea on what can be expected with this update? Mine is running OK so unless there is something "big" in te update I might just wait.

Anyone else with this device been able to find "Contacts"? I have my exchange mail accounts syncing with the device, mail works fine and I have the option to sync contacts on my main account but I cannot find the "Contact" app to view my contacts.

And finally, any thoughts on a working 3G usb solution for the M10? I have 3 different 3g Usb devices but none of them appear to be working. There's a bunch of youtube vids and sites saying you basically plug it in and it just works, hmm well there's a step missing somewhere.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Hi, I will give it a try!

Will let you know.

P.S after I have taken the backup, how do I restore it back to my bricked system?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Sorry, should have made that clear. On my bricked Epad I can connect with ADB. But as I have no touch functionality my sdcard is not mounted, so the MFGtool can not be used.

Is there any way to mount the sdcard with ADB, without having root? Let me know and I will try the backup and the restore.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
Hi, I tried connectting with the MFGtool (winxp) to my working Gpad. The problem is, MFGtool does not see my device. My epad is discovered as Android Phone in Device manager, I try to update with the drivers that are part of the zip file included with the mfgtool for backup, but it does not work. So i am not able to test the backup procedure.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
If you can get to adb then your device if FAR from bricked. When you power up the unit when holding the menu key (dual function as a volume down key on long press) you appear to get nothing. when you connect a USB cable and then fire up the MFGTool you will see your device :-) then you can run my tool. All I did was modify the ucl.xml file so that it would dd the internal sdcard to the exernal sdcard.

To use the tool simply select backup from the profile drop down menu ensure that your device is seen in the monitoring window and click start. The backup process will take about 10 or 12 minutes. When it is done you will get a message sayign it is done. At that point hit the reset button on your tablet and click stop in the MFGTool. You are now backed up (in theory). take out that sdcard and make an iso of it, and get it to me :-).

Oh yeah to restore follow the same procedure but select restore from the profile drop down menu. Now please keep in mind that I have not tested the restore function of this modified ucl.xml file because I don't have an image to test with. Use it at your own risk. Once I get a back up from someone then I can test it and hopefully make the procedure smoother.

Any questions please PM me.

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi.

This looks like to be a way to flash the internal microSDcard on our Gpad Gforce as well.

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TxToast:
Looking to purchase one of these to play with. I noticed Pandawill has an "apollo 9.7" that seems to match up well. Has logo on back, looks to be brushed aluminum back casing etc...

Want to make sure I order something appropriate, no issues with tinkering around (plenty of hardware and some rooting etc)...thoughts or recommendations appreciated. Certainly willing to wait if we're facing batch or similar issues but would like to get an order in next week....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] knolle24:
I've renamed the "Phone Apk" now has the battery time of 3 hours, improved to 4 hours.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rvdveer:
It is strange but when In connect to my pc with the MFGtool and start up the unit with the menu button pressed, it still does not connect, maybe I have a different unit again?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
@rvdveer have you installed the drivers? if you have then when you launch the MFGTool you need to go to the "options" menu, then "configuration", then "USB Ports". once there if will see a big list of ports. One of the ports listed will have "Freescale i.MX51 USB BulkIO USB Device" listed beside it, make sure you have a check mark beside it. Now your MFGTool will "see" your GPad.

On another note don't use the modified version of the MFGTool that I put up a few days ago. I am in the process of respinning a new one that will backup directly to the hard drive as a img file. Hang tight my friend :) .

Bunhead
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] layback62:
Hello, been working on m10 herotab for 2 months bought from voldltd.com

looking for this file does not show up on rapidshare where it was posted to.

clean imx 515 2.2 froyo build at.

thanks laback