yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kikoseis:
I has in my phone android 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, and now I have 2.3.

1.6 to 2.1 is a great step.

2.1 to 2.2 is a minor step.

2.2 to 2.3 is a bit step.

Only in 3.0 is possible run tablet apps. You can't download and install this apps in 2.2 or 2.3.

I see rewiews of other tablets, for example hansphree (better. CPU) that run better in 3.0 instead of 2.2.

I think that 3.0 in our tablets run equal performance that 2.2.

I think that this tablet whit 2.2 is a half tablet.

I think too that is difficult develope 3.0 in this tablet. There are few people whith this models.

Enviado desde mi Boston usando Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
Gforce 256 Error

Hi

Im new here and also total noob on android. Ive been reading 75 pages on this and tried so many methods and software.

Ive got several Gforce (with logo) lying around (selling them) and there a a few problems with this tab.

The stock version is slow and buggy. When you enter an account in market, there is no way for you to delete this account.

When I tried to delete the account I have to flash it to factory settings. Thats the only reason why I want to flash the Gforce. If anyone know how to remove gmail account without flashing, I would be happy not to risk more brick gforce.

Now this is where the problem start. I got a 256 error when MFGTools tried to format the internal sd card. I will list out what I have tried. Now 3 gforce is bricked and Im not willing to flash the other tabs to restore factory settings.

i. Flash with the firmware on pandawill site

ii. Flash with the 8GB-HT-PAD-1051-Tianfeng-FW-Upgrade-Pack

iii. Flash on both firmware with mod fdiskcmd on this forum.

iv. Flash with no fdiskcmd (deleted it) on both firmware.

v. Flash with MFGTools AOSP.

When using MFGTools AOSP I manage to unbrick the tab and all are good except that its more like phone function and upside down camera which I can live with it for the time being. The only problem with AOSP system is every time I reboot the tab it will be back to factory settings. All your accounts and apps will vanish.

Anyone willing to help? Im already starting to give up on this tab.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Metalazzo:
I can't agree with you.

On my desire, going from 2.1 to 2.2 was a great step in terms of reactivity and overall speed.

What I understand/guess is that HC is heavier on the HW than 2.2/2.3. Needs more horsepower.

Today, embedded freescale Cortex A8 is too short. Even with 2.2 sigularity ROM, it is often laggy. You're far from the feeling of Toshiba 1st Tegra2 tablet with android 2.2.

In my opinion, going to 2.3 is the way to go. With custom kernel, it should be possible to have great 2.3 experience with good battery life.

My 2cts.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] navster:
You might find the solution towards the end of this thread:

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/19536-ht-pad-1051-tianfeng-tablet-firmware-upgrade-guide/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
The problem is the MFGTool running fdisk sucks and fails to create all partitions. The reason that it keeps resetting to factory settings is because you are missing the /data partition of the sdcard so no user data can be stored. Do you have adb setup to access the table? Can you run "adb shell fdisk -l -u /dev/mmcblk0" and post the results? We can manually create the /data and /cache partitions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kikoseis:
You can install 2.3 in your desire and test it.

If you say 'great step' 2.1 to 2.2. How you say 1.6 to 2.1: great and great and great and great step?

Enviado desde mi Boston usando Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
Nothing would i love more than running honeycomb in my tablet, but it will simply crawl... HC needs much more cpu
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
gintak77, I can not upload here a links. please see my response at muxa52.narod.ru
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
navster

I will try the mod fdiskcmd.txt and will post the result.

bqq100

I dont think I have access with adb. I have not tried though, it may take me few reading and testing to get familiar with this. Sorry total noob here when it comes to android or linux....never use them before.

But Im interested to run the aosp firmware as its better than the firmware form Gpad, less bug. If you could develop this to be a stable firmware for the Gforce, I will be very much appreciate it.

Muxa52

Thanks for the reply. I understand that Gpad did not release the firmware on the 3G. But on pandawill forum, they claimed that they are testing it on the wifi version and will release it when ready.

I dont know if anyone had the gforce 3g but the casing layout is different from the wifi version. It may take me few days to figure out on how to open it safely. Once I open it I will post pics and also will try to copy the firmware for you guys to play with it.

Your reply on

"To remove google account from tablet enough Recovery menu, select erasing DATA & CACHE. Press and hold Home + Power keys to enter the Recovery Menu"

Can you give specific instructions. Sorry if ask too much as pandawill forum does not help at all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zdravke:
Power the device off. Press power and home at the same time until android character shows up, then release it. You should enter recovery menu shortly after. Now use volume buttons to navigate menu and home button to activate menu option. To remove all acounts, select factory reset option.

You should try my fdiskcmd.txt first though; it's more forgiving then all the others I tried, and the only one that worked for me. That's the one Navster pointed to above.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
Updates on what I had achieved. I had used the mod fdiskcmd.txt that navster had pointed out and the flashing process is successful. Now I have 3 unbricked Gforce with the newer firmware.

Muxa52

Had tried to press home and power button for recovery menu and can do it.

bqq100

Had tried to read on adb and already become confusing. Sorry Im a hardware type of guy not software. While I love building a super PC I suck at software.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zdravke:
What do you need adb for if flashing went through without any errors? You should now have a healthy partition setup and a working system.

Just wondering, why do you need three gforce tabs? I have one Herotab which is too much already:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
zdravke

The adb is what bqq100 ask for the aosp to run properly because every time I reboot it will go back to factory settings.

I dont have 3 gforce, I have 12. Its for my customer.

Now I face a new problem, when installing using the mod fdiskcmd.txt on 8GB-HT-PAD-1051-Tianfeng-FW-Upgrade-Pack, market refuse to download. Anyone had this problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zdravke:
ADB and manual creation of partitions is necessary only if fdiskcmd fails to create partitions properly. For similar task you can use any terminal application within your tab.

If your market is not downloading, that probably means something is wrong with cache partition.

I have attached latest and simplest fdiskcmd.txt, see if that's the one you used. If it does not create partitions properly, then your internal memory must be radically different from standard 8GB ones.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] navster:
A nice and simple ADB set up pack with USB drivers and instructions for those wanting to really get under the bonnet of their tablet

http://www.mediafire.com/file/dff8t1c70mu879q/HT-PAD-1051-ADB-Kit.zip
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Same problem here since the first time I flashed my device (purchased from Aliexpress).

The original firmware was dated 11/03/2011. I flashed with the one of 26/04 and since there I can't download from market, I already tried all firmware avilable. Apps I select to download remains in queue under "my apps" but never complete the downloade process.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
Using adb or a terminal emulator app (Term, Android Terminal Emulator, ConnectBot, etc) run "fdisk -u -l /dev/mmcblk0

It should list 6 or 7 partitionas

mmcblk0p1 - vfat partition used for /mnt/extsd

mmcblk0p2 - ext4 partition for /system

mmcblk0p3 - Logical partition table

mmcblk0p4 - ext4 partition for recover.img

mmcblk0p5 - ext4 partition for /data

mmcblk0p6 - ext4 partition for /cache

mmcblk0p7 - ext4 partition for swap space [This one may be missing, but isn't required]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Ok Mate, and if I get these partitions list as is supposed to get, which conclusion related with my market problem? In other words, what can I do to solve the problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] navster:
I think bbq100 is trying to say your cache partition may be damaged which will cause Market downloads to fail, the solution to this is covered here:

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/195...g-tablet-firmware-upgrade-guide/page__st__100

Our friend bbq100 may however have another fix in mind ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
What he said ;)

I really should spend some more time reading the forums on slatedroid!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Guys, you are super trying to help the ignorants like me. In fact I would'n know how to use the tools you refer. How is it? only in the PAD or with the tablet connecte to the win PC?

Did you know if the friend zdravke has already sorted his market problem after resiize the tcache partition?

Ok. I already know how to install adb.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
Skip steps 1-3 if your tablet is rooted and has busybox installed

1) Download and Install http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24097575/z4root.1.3.0.apk

2) Run z4root and select "Unroot" (this may reboot the tablet)

3) Rerun z4root and select "Permanent Root" (this may reboot the tablet)

4) Download and Install http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24097575/Term.apk

5) Open Term

6) Type "su"

7) If prompted to grant SuperUser permissions to Term, select "Allow"

8) Type "fdisk -u -l /dev/mmcblk0"

Start there, and then if it's really the cache partition being wrong we'll walk through resizing it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zdravke:
Yes, it's sorted for me. You can either reflash with correct fdiskcmd.txt file which will create all partitions correctly, or you can recreate cache partition manually with terminal and fdisk.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
By the "correct fdiskcmd.txt" you mean which one?

the one you posted in SlateDroid?

Thnak you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
I tried terminal and better terminal emulator with this command "fdisk -u -l /dev/mmcblk0"

I get "fdisk: not found"
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
Did you root with z4root? You need to be rooted and have busybox installed. z4root should take care of both.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
People, may like you format the card manually, but the problem an error 256, and automatical formatting microSD card of any size have been solved in the scripts by Vladigor for the new MfgTool.

1. download Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126.

2. place firmware files to folder: Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126\Profiles\MX51 Linux Update\OS Firmware\files\android

3. flash you tab with or without swap partition (without swap is by default)

it's all !!!

pleas, go to site muxa52.narod.ru. At top of page:

link #1 - Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126 with scrips by Vladigor (Dropbox)

link #2 - Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126 with scrips by Vladigor (Yandex)

link #3 - New Mfgtool with scrips of Vladigor and Firmware files version ﻿﻿HT_PAD1051_1.6U2GuCoWL_Final - Linux kernel 07/10/2011 - Dropbox (Ugrade only by default,- your aplicatons & accaunts do not erase)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] navster:
@Muxa - Very nice, you guys have completely replaced the "fdisk.cmd" partition file with a unix shell script "mksdcard-android.sh". I would really like to unify what I am doing here at XDA\Slatedroid on the firmware side with what you guys are doing at 4pda.ru, also are you interested in helping me and bbq100 with a Gingerbread port?

@Dcoelho - are you ok with Muxa's instructions to fix your tab or would you like me to prepare a recovery pack with instuctions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
My BIG THANKS.

I wil use the recommendations and files of Muxa52 and let you know the results.

My actual main problem is being unable to download from Market. It Seams to be due to a wrong size of the cache partition. We will see.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
OK Boys. "na mouche" (.. in the target). My market problem is sorted after flash the TAB with the Muxa42 medicamentation.

Now I can download from market again.

Unfortunatelly I am an ignorant person in programing so that I cannot participate in your android and firmwares dicussions.

Thank you Guys.

For information only:

In Market: searchin for "android" I get 232.212 results. Using a modifed "build.prop" with some lines of the same file of my chinese android phone (STAR A2000) I get 473.521 results.

This make me smile.. LOL.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
New GForce 3G firmware

You may want to try this latest firmware released by Pandawill

Sorry cant post link but you may check on Pandawill forum or you can search my username and you can seem my reply.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
My Tablet has not 3G built in. However I will flash with the new files and see what benefits I get.

Thank you

EDIT: ok. I've jus flashed the new GPAD firmware (for 3G version). I have the wifi version.

- When I try to boot with my 3G dongle attached, it just hangs on the first screen. I had to reset and reboot.

So, it seams this firmware is not the adequate for the no 3g versio GPADs.

Usb flash pens (udisk) are accepted and work very well.

Correction on using external 3G pen to access to the internet: Reeboting with the pen connected and created the APN, 3G woked well. I tested with twoo diferent Huawei pens and could connect to the internet wth both of them.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
HT_PAD1051_V1.6U1GUCGWL_Final

On the forum 4pda.ru we have found that the latest firmware from the Panda works well with Gpad Gforce PCB v4 and v5.1 without built-in 3G

Exteral USB 3G modems works well in the modem only mode.

The problem is that the built-in 3G modem and WiFi share the same antenna. The Linux kernel must be able to control the antenna switching. For versions of PCB v5.1 with build in 3G and PCB v 6.2 apparently requires firmware HT_PAD1051_1.6U2GZCG_Final release-keys. but it has not in publicly available.

I have prepared a complete package of firmware HT_PAD1051_V1.6U1GUCGWL_Final with Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126. you can download it here and here.

or from my site: muxa52.narod.ru

don't flash your TAB, if you current firmware version is HT_PAD1051_1.6U2GZCG
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bqq100:
What is the kernel version? Still 2.6.31?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Yes. it is kernel 2.6.31
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gintak77:
I had flashed it with the wifi version (with logo) and it works. Performance is sluggish but improvement in market as I get more result in search.

However, its different firmware compared to the 3g version that I got. Its similar to the ones of the newer htpad 1051 tiangfeng release. Performance is smoother, market is better in search result but had issue with camera force close.

I had read how to troubleshoot the camera manually but its too difficult for me and I might screw up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Camera issue is easy to sort if you have your tab. rooted.

You only have to replace a file in the system and give permissions 755 to it.

I have the file.

AnyOne has already tested a USB GPS pen on the tablet?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
Please publish files for download. I want to try it

S1 dongle still does not work. Still no driver for PL2303HX.

The new firmware reduced battery consumption during sleep and changed the calibration of the battery. now 100% ~ 8.1V.

On some tabs there is an error of touch screen after waking up
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcoelho:
Here is the files to make the camera work after a flash.

1. root the device (I used z4root)

2. install "root explorer"

3. Open root explorer and go to root/system/lib

4. search for the file lib.camera.so and rename it to something else

5. copy the same file from my rar to the same place and (very important) give it chmod 755. If you don't do this your tablet can remain stucked on reboot process on the "android..." screen.

6. close root explorer and reboot the tablet. camera must work.

If not, do the same to the other 2 files I am sending

_**p://dl.dropbox.com/u/17287448/libcamera.rar

Note: Worked for me, with my tablet. Its not guaranted that work with all tablets. So, I am not responsible for any problem you may have.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Muxa52:
Thank you very much!

on our forums there are people who have don't working camera. wait on them feedback.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
BUY ONE :D

Well, currently i'm asking myself if we even could run 3.0 properly. Pretty far question I know. But I recognized some pretty interesting things. So far I used to own 2 china tablets, first the zt-180 and second the flytouch 2. Especially at the flytouch 2 I discovered some weird things. I tried to play the game "Raging Thunder". A 3D race simulation and to my own surprise the game rans nearly fluently.

But then I navigate in Android itself. For example drop down the notification bar I see massive lags.

So it's kinda weird that the tablet is able to run a 3D nearly fluently but stucks at common os operations. This brings me to the point that the rom must build terribly?

Back to our tablet I discovered similar things browsing youtube videos.

So again a bad rom which doesn't boost the tablet as much as possible?

I know this post isn't very constructive, it's just something I had to say.

Greetz.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Hi guys,

can someone suggest me a variant of this model which includes a built-in 3G module??

And... where I can buy it?? I'm from Italy but I can't find it in my country!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
I just sent in my specs to iloveei. I am hoping we can get GB (or better yet HC) on these tablets soon :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaxxio:
I haven't seen the built-in 3G variant anywhere but you can find some info in the following thread at :

http://www.pandawillforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=2641

In fact, the thread is not clear but it seems as if the 3G module was already built in and activation was only a SW issue, which sounds sooo strange. Maybe you can ask yourself at pandawillforum.com

KR
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nicosime:
Thx very much ;) but pandawillforum is not working!!

"Due to the DDos attack, pandawill forum has been unaccessible now!!"

I'll try again tomorrow!!

Bye
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
Yeah the Pandawill site has been down for about 4 or 5 days, I wonder when they will get it back up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Thanks, added to the first thread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Anyone here have a Gpad Gforce ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] florisl:
own gpad?

I'm planning on buying one off pandawill as soon as the site is up and running again, and when they have answered my questions to my satisfaction. (aluminium backplating or not, how much shipping costs inc border fee stuff, capable of being USB-host or not (they add a 30pin to female USB cable -> it must be capable of being a USB-host then right?))

What about you, planning on buying the gpad? would be great to have a developer on my side. ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
Hello,

I'm waiting that Pandawill website is gone !

Next i will post some questions at pandawill about this tabs.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scarytas:
A quick update for the first page:

Have just had email from distributor of Colovo Pad.

Does

NOT

come with market preinstalled.

I have, somewhat cheekily, asked him if he sources from the same factory as Pandawill so we could install their firmware. No response...yet.

Edit: Still haven't heard back, but did some tracking down.

It seems as if the distributor of the Colovo is davismicro.com . From his initial email response to me their "retail" outlet is Brandsdragon.com

The link to the Colovo has a few pix. One of those shows, somewhat blurred, that the build number starting as HT-pad 1051.

If I am not mistaken that is the same base signature as the latest Pandawill Gpad Gforce with market.

They also have another 9.7" one listed as a Gpad, same specs but voice and handwriting recognition !

Thats about all for now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matt205:
I've ordered a Herotab M10 from pricedinchina.com it looks like it's shipped, so fingers crossed, I'll have it in a few days.

A question, not rom or software related, will this thing fit in a case designed for an iPad? The Physical dimensions are the same except the M10 appears to be slightly thicker that the iPad. Does anyone actually have one of these yet and can confirm?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Yes, it will fit in an iPad case, just as you mentioned it's a little bit thicker so you have to push it in a little bit harder. But it will fit.

The only thing that bugs me is that the pricedinchina pad has stereo speaker. As soon as I know the "original" HeroTab M10/Gpad Geforce onle has one speaker.

Please as soon as you have the pad can you provide me the following information:

To everyone who owns this device:

Can you please tell me (via pm):

1. where you bought your device (link and price would be nice).

2. How the device is called

3. If it has 1 or 2 speakers at the bottom and if it has a logo at the back

4. Aluminum or plastic back?

And now even more important:

5. Screen of Settings -> telephone info or via text:

- Model number

- firmware version

- kernel version

- build number

Thanks!

Thanks, I will "investigate" that now :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nixeus:
I know that there is a "new" version of the gpad gforce with better case quality and the new firmware. Maybe there is other features ? ( stéréo speakers) ?

In addition, anyone know if the gpad gforce has a microphone ? It has a webcam yes, but what about a microphone ?

If you need other informations about the gpad gforce, you can contact the pandawill team on the pandawill facebook ! Their answer are fast !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scar0x:
M10 Firmware

All,

can sommeone help me?

I have got a M10 ( i think ) . It has no camera,

I cannot get the android market working.

I have flashed the device with the clean froyo build from the rapidshare link on the first page.

ANy suggestions?

how about the pandawill firmware. It';s currently down.. any suggesstion?

Error i am getting is:

Can't Establish a reliable data connection to the server.

Thanks in advance