yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] superdooper:
I have this installed on mine using the Update on SD method from glynlucas, i had to do the wifi mod from fastguy but that all works now and the tablet is lightening fast.

However now it looses the date/time when turning on, and if it goes into deep sleep, it requires being reset using the pin method, anyone know how to solve or at least work out what is going on on these 2 things. The date/time thing isnt as annoying as having to carry a pin around with me!!

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] finisterror:
WIFI not working on Gingerbread firmware

Hello,

I have an old Gpad Gforce NO LOGO; one of those with aluminium back of the first realease shipped by Pandawill.

With the official firmware WIFI works not too bad. Wifi is slow and firmware buggy, but I can use it properly.

Last time I tried to upgrade the firmware and use Singularity 1.6.2 I was no able to make WIFI work, no networks could be recognized, and Wifi interface seems to be always down.

Now, that new Gigerbread firmware was released, I tried to update to it following these glynlucas instructions and use these files in his post.

dropbox/u/1697664/HT_P...2-gdd64126.rar

megaupload/?d=6CIECIKD

I was able to change the firmware to this singularity 1.6.2 and then update through recovery menu to the gingerbread firmware.

Everything seemed ok and the gingerbread version worked smoothly. Everything looks much more responsive, except WIFI that I'm not able to get it working. As this seemed to be also the problem of other people I followed the procedure of fastguy and set the configuration of wpa_supplicant, changed the owner of the folder to wifi user, and created the file dhcpcd.conf also under fastguy instrucctions, changing also the user of this file to the owner DHCP.

I did reboot the Gpad and tried to activate the wifi network but after a few seconds it display the message "ERROR" under the Wifi menu.

I tried several times and allways the same. No mac address also under advance properties. I think it should be more a driver matter as I'm using one of this units of the first release from Gpad. But I'm not sure about that, what do you think? Any one of you also have one of these old first release Gpad Gforces working with Gingerbread firmware?

I also tried to set up the ADB explained here slatedroid/topic/2215...pad-alpha-adb for give you more information, but I'm not able to see the Android Gpad in devices, I think caused for using Windows7 and the lack of the correct driver for that.

Can you help me to activate Wifi?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bertus23:
finisterror,

i have the same gpad and also the same problem with wifi ,every time ERROR from wifi

so i think i'ts not the driver they are in the firmware but, software i think but how to get it going

i dont now.still running on firmware 24-6-2011 from the 4pda site.

somebody can help us??.

thanks in advance.

bertus23
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] badwolf3000:
ez reset

try holding down the power button for 10 seconds, this is the same as pressing the pin reset on mine. also, turn your screen timeout to 30 mins, and manually enter sleep mode, then the wake problem is less anoying.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmix65:
Ok,

I solved my problem and now I have my IP, but I'm not able to navigate on internet.

I'm able to see my default router 192.168.1.1 and I navigate on it, but not able to go through internet.

It seems that there's any configuration that able me to navigate on my private network, but not on public network.

With IP static I'm able to navaigate.

Any suggestion?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
Your issue is probably that you are not getting your DNS server set. As a test you can set your IP/subnet/gateway/DNS manually to see if your issue is resolved.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mmix65:
OK, I solved my problem.

As per indication of Fastguy I didn't change the name of file posted from him.

Right name is dhcpcd.conf.

I apply this with the right permission and.... WOW....

Wifi run!!!!!!!

Thanks to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I have to set my tablet and fix last problem. Date and hours reset everytime I turn off my tablet.

Nobody have this problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] juanjo1024:
as far as i know lots of people have that problem.. I assume its the "normal" behaviour for everyone, probably a fault in the firmware.. but i dont know why my clock works fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] extremy:
So great to see a lot of work is going on with this build.

Could someone please post a link to the latest update? The original doesn`t seem to work anymore :-(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jefflyonfr:
Hello from Apad-France french tablet forum !

You can find the files here :

"https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B96pdh3MCBWgZDQxZDg5MzUtNGRiMi00MjI1LWI5ZWMtMWRlNzFjZmI3YTQy&hl=fr"

You will dowload a zip archive with :

- update folder with rooted system.img file

- dhcpcd.conf file (renammed with right file name)

- "rootexplorer" application to make files modifications with your tablet

AND don't forget to modify wpa_supplicant file with these lines (on the TOP):

ctrl_interface=DIR=/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant GROUP=wifi

update_config=1

Enjoy Wifi !!! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Wifi problem with android 2.2

I've also have a wifi problem, but with android 2.2. Please, could anyone help me?

What happend in short:

- got my GPad Gforce (with logo back) and wifi worked fine

- tried to flash 2.3

- mfgtools aborted with error 0x100

- replaced the internal sd-card, flashing succeed

- 2.3 don't start up

- flashed back to 2.2 (firmware from pandawill forum)

- result: no wifi

I can enable wifi, but the network scan fails and disables the wifi.

I've tried many tips from this and other forums, but nothing helps.

I've tried all firmwares I found, all with the same wifi problem.

No I'm run out of idears. Who has a tip for me? Thx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] superdooper:
Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] finisterror:
Error on WIFI with Gingerbread 2.3 build

Bertus,

Can you check the WIFI drivers that are in your working firmware. Is it an official release? Can you send me a link to check the firmware you are using?

In the Gingerbread build I've seen several WIFI drivers inside. Is because of that I think about a drivers problem, but I'm not sure. I'm sure that fastguy or bunhead can help us as they were working on the Gingerbread release.

Are there any other people with the first GPAD GFORCE version with NO LOGO, that have tried the Gingerbread build with or without success?

Cheers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] riogrande75:
Hi!

Just wanted to state that after fastguy's changes my HeroTabM10v2 from Merimobiles (8GB,NoLogo,Wifi+Bluetooth) works fine on Gingerbread too.

It does not suffer the time losing problem.

3G with a huawei dongle (E169) works fine unless it falls into sleep. After that, i have to disconnect and connect the 3g stick.

Camera delivers no picture (black)

Maybe some help for those, who have the time problem:

1st i had singularityV5 on my tab. I flashed it with the sdcard method to the rooted gingerbread load. Then i had the time problem. Since wifi did not work either, i decided to factory reset it. After that it did not boot at all.

So i used glynlucas' method to get it into service again (HT_PAD1051_V1.6U1GUCGWL_Final_Mfgtool-1.6.2.032-gdd64126.rar and then rooted 2.3RC1 from SDCARD).

Now this device does not feel laggy anymore and i start to love it!:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] GernBlanston:
I believe mine fits the bill...my first upgrade, I had some issues with wireless and timekeeping, but using glynlucas' procedure, my tablet is now problem-free except with regard to the sleep function. Keeps time well and wireless is the same as always. I think there's something wrong with doing the "system only" update without first wiping or re-partitioning the memory card from the old install.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Wifi problem with android 2.2

I'm happy - flashing with "HT_PAD1051_V1.6U1GUCGWL_Final_Mfgtool-1.6.2" bings wifi back to life, but I don't know why. But I can't update to 2.3, because in the recovery mode I get the error "no files found on sd-card". Any idears?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
on your sd card, all update files must be in a folder named "update" with a empty file named "updage.txt" ... if all files are ok, it must work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] extremy:
Many thnx! Everything working great now!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jefflyonfr:
As Wolfen13fr said, you must :

- use this adress to download the right archived firmware (rooted) :

"https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B96pdh3MCBWgZDQxZDg5MzUtNGRiMi00MjI1LWI5ZWMtMWRlNzFjZmI3YTQy&hl=fr"

- copy the "update" directory on "EXTSD" as you can see on Esfilexplorer

Then you will be ok for update process ;-)

Have fun !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
I've got it. I removed the partion from the sd-card and created a new one. After this step the files were found and the update succeed. I think the problem were, the partion was not primary. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
Does anybody found a solution to make camera works ? After few days, I love this gingerbread ROM but with the camera, this tablet will be perfect !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JuGGaLoFXX:
Thank you all so much...

I had this tablet for 2 months, but it was impossible to use it as it was very slow. With this new firmware I'm using it again.

Following your indications, I reinstalled 2.2 with MFG Tools, updated from SD Card (both things several times...), edited the necessary files for making wifi to work... As many people, my camera doesnt work, but it's not important.

But what I see very important is the stability issues I'm having. Do you have them? Sometimes, while using the tablet, it gets frozen, with little vertical lines on the screen (icons) and I have to reset it. And, when it gets suspended, doesnt wake up. I solved it chaging the suspend time to 30 minutes, and powering off when I finish using it (this is not a solution, but its effective).

Any help with the freezes??

thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi bqq100,

I finally found an easy way to get this type of Gpad Gforce working with Gingerbread. I had the same problem as you with my 2nd batch pandawill Gpad Gforce 8GB with logo on back w/o BT. After flashing to gingerbread it stopped booting at the kernel splash screen.

Here is the solution:

1.) Download the 2 files from post #890.

2.) Remove external SDcard.

3.) Start Gpad in Flash mode (Press Power on & Vol down) and connect to PC.

3.) Start the MfgTool.exe

4.) Go to Options -> Configuration->Profiles->Operations->Options and choose: SD-Android-with-Swap (This is the solution to our problem, because it cleans up the SD card properly.)

4b.) Select the correct USB Port. Close Configurations.

5.) Flash (Press "Start"). Should give an "Operation successful" after a while.

6.) Reboot and start new android image once, but no need to do any adjustments.

7.) Insert external SD with appropriate Gingerbread Update folder from post #890.

8.) Start Gpad in recovery mode an flash Update.

9.) Reboot.

10.) Enjoy Gingerbread.

Regards,

John

PS: Wifi and Date/Time work out of the box. Camera does not work. IMHO best image so far.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Vprnl:
Hej there,

Sorry to get all noobish on you guys but I've got a couple of simple questions. I did a lot of flashing with phones but this is a different cup of tea.

- which version of MFGtool are you using? I tried with Mfgtools-Rel-10.11.01_ER_MX51_UPDATER

- Do you just install the linux update which is in the default profile of MFG? Or do you use your own profile and if so, how did you put this profile together? (which files and folders)

- Is it possible to just update using the method explained in the Chinese word document ie ( Formatting the sd and using USBit to update the IMG) and if so, which folder should I use? the large single IMG or the folder with all the smaller files like U-boot.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the hard work you've put into this!

Regards,

Jan
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] riogrande75:
Obviously everybody on GB is suffering the camera problem.

But has anyone of us the knowledge to fix this issue? What data would be required to start with a diagnosis?

Since we do not get a crash log, maybe some traces on a program trying to use the camera will help us further.

I am also convinced that there are different camera types in the varying tablet devices. As far as i understand there are 1.3 and a 2MP type. But are they based on the same chip / use the same driver?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wolfen13fr:
On post #943, I wrote the log for the start of Camera application. I think the issue is here :

10-09 17:17:07.306 E/FslCameraHAL(2206)V4l2SetConfig:215 VIDIOC_S_PARM failed
10-09 17:17:07.306 E/FslCameraHAL(2206)frame timeval is numerator 1, denominator 15
10-09 17:17:07.306 E/FslCameraHAL(2206)Dev config failed
10-09 17:17:07.306 E/FslCameraHAL(2206)PrepareCaptureDevices error

Another thing : when the tablet wants to start the camera sensor, it says :

10-09 17:17:07.226 V/camera (10019)startPreview
10-09 17:17:07.226 I/FslCameraHAL(2206)The capture device already open

We must start at this point : found why "The capture device already open" and look for the V4L2 on Gingerbread compilation ...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sander815:
does this GB upgrade also work for the 16Gb version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi Jan,

download the files that I mentioned in my posting and everything will turn out fine.

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Boomsling:
Ok Ive gotten up to step 7

How do I go into recovery mode?

When I go into settings it states android version 2.2

Kernel version 2.6.31

Build number : HT_Pad1051_1.6U1GuCgWL_Final Release-keys

Am I winning?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JuGGaLoFXX:
Yesterday, a Pandawill admin told in a few days GPad was going to release the final version of this firmware. Maybe it will be better to wait, so you don't need to fix the wireless, and maybe having some more problems...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi Boomsling,

to get into recovery mode you have:

1.) to power off your Gpad.

2.) press the "Home" button and keep it holding

3.) press "power" button until Gpad switchs on (still keep holding the home button)

4.) wait until the recovery menu appears on the touchscreen, release "home" button

5.) choose "update" in recovery menue with click on home button

6.) update process should start, you can read the update messages on the screen. After successful flashing you should get an appropriate message.

7.) reboot

8.) enjoy GB

Regards,

John

Yes, I am sure you are winning. You are on the right way.:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Size of accu

Hello.

I'm having a GPad Gforce from Pandawill, which should have a 7200mAh accu. By opening the tablet I dicovered that the build in is only 3800mAh (see picture at "i51.tinypic.com /219p8x5.jpg", please remove space in url before).

So I contacted Pandawill and they told me it right, there a two 3600mAh accus build in. I can't believe this. It looks like only one big accu and the why it is not labeld 7200mAh?

Has anyone made the same experience? Can I check the accu size? Is Pandawill right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Boomsling:
Thanks John

Sorted, I can now get into recovery.

New problem though....

I get a error stating it cannot find the update files.

I've done a bit of googleing on this and this is what I've found and tried so far:

checking there is a zero byte txt file called update.txt in the update folder.

Deleting and re-creating the txt file mentioned above.

Copying the update folder to both extsd and 'the other one' (intsd?) cards.

Refomatting the SD card under FAT32 and then adding the update file.

Giving it my best 'Whatcha talking about Willis?' face and pointing at the ext SD card and saying 'its right there!'

Half time score:

Tablet : 1 | Boomer : 1
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jefflyonfr:
Hello,

Pandawill is right, because :

- The tablett needs to be powered with a 7.4V accus

- The accus used to power the tablet are only 3.7V so they need to be plugged with SERIAL CONNECTION.

If you plug 2 accus with SERIAL CONNECTION, this will give you :

3.7V / 3800mAH + 3.7V / 3800 mAH = 7.4V / 3800 mAH

If you plug 2 accus with PARALLEL CONNECTION, this will give you :

3.7V / 3800mAH + 3.7V / 3800 mAH = 3.7V / 7600 mAH

Most of web vendors make the same mistake... But Pandawill is right, our battery is 3800mAH powered and its life is about 6-9 hours ;-)

have fun !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bertus23:
@ finisterror,

i use this firmware HT_PAD1051_V1.6.2-eng 2.2 FRF85B eng.tianfeng.20110426.222822 and i

put in this firmware the originel Uimage from the firmware from januari for our pad.

so the wifi will startup ,you can also try sigularity 4 from roger calver site http://173.255.228.138/~rogercalver/, this will scan your wifi but give the message ¨can´t scan for network¨ but is to be solved i think,the camera is working with this firmware.

i read here that pandawill comes with a firmware 2.3 final soon ,so hopefully our wifi problem will be fixed too.

greetz bertus23.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] JohnLaShot:
Hi Boomsling,

I used a FAT32 formatted micro SDcard. Wiped all files on it and extracted the update folder from posting #890 to it (all files have to be in the update folder not in root of the SDcard). I did not do any changes to it. Inserted the SDcard into the slot for external cards and started the Gpad in recovery mode and chose update. That´s all.

If this fails, it might be helpful, if you start your Gpad and check if the external SD card is mounted properly and Gpad can see all update files. Oherwise the update can not be conducted.

Regards,

John
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oddhap:
@bqq100

Would it be possible to apply the 360 degree rotation fix you added to your android 2.2 rom to this new 2.3 rom?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Boomsling:
Righto, wiping the card now and will re-format it again.

Will report back.

Thanks again for posting and sharing your experience.

Fingers crossed,

Boomer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Boomsling:
good news and bad news.

Good news, I got the update to work, a full re-format of the SD card did it rather than a quick format. Weird no?

Bad news, Wifi Doesnt work :(

UPDATE

Took the plunge again, started the whole process from scratch, flashed to 2.2 then ran update from SD.

Wifi now working this time. heh.

Thanks a lot John, without your help my digital life would have been a version that's -0.1 less than ideal.

You're a star.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mstiffel:
Thanks for the good answer.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scar0x:
I found the following instructions: ( are they correct>>??)

My tablet has Power button on the left, Menu and HOme button on top and round button at front. ITs metal back. No logo at the back.

...........FOUND INSTRUCTIONS........................(i have no VOL DOWN - ;( )

1. Power off the GPad

2. Plug in the USB (use the one on the left if your Gpad is oriented with the connector at the bottom)

3. Press the Power and Volume_Down buttuns simultaneously for 3 seconds

4. PC should detect the device on the USB port, detected device had ELVIS in the name (?)

5. When prompted, browse to the drivers folder to install the drivers for "ELVIS"

6. Once the drivers are installed, reboot your PC

7. After reboot, launch the MfgTool.exe. It should see your device properly now

8. Press start to begin upgrade

9. Once upgrade completes (Says operation complete but the start/stop button is still red), reset the device (little reset hole)

10 Takes awhile to boot for the first time.

11. Now EVERYTHING is in Chinese and it is very sluggish. Will have to play with it for awhile to see if I can figure out whats going on.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
It's nice how you're trying to help me. Keep doing this!

Can you tell me the version of this firmware? I will add it to the first thread then.

Thanks!

Are you a developer? :)

You have to have a Volume up/down button. It's around the corner at the power button.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
Anyone who wants to order from PandaWill:

Send an email with your inquiry to pandawillorder@gmail.com and they will help you to create your other without the website.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scar0x:
I have a Menu and a Home Button near the power button.

Device is recognised as HTC Dream or something. but not during power off and menu button down.

Becuase it just boots through.

Tablet powers up and i can access it in usb debugging mode ( htc dream something)

Regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] iloveei:
So you just have 4 hardware buttons? Power, Home, Menu and the "iPad" button?

If yes try:

Power + Home + Menu or

Power + Home + iPad

Power + Menu + iPad

Good luck :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
In a mannor of speaking yes and no :) I have been hacking on Android for awhile but there are MANY that are better and faster than I. I have limited time to work on Android due to family responsibilities.

yeah I know it is a PITA I was able to get my language set to UK english (I am Canadian after all :) ). The issue is that the build.prop file says

ro.product.locale.language=zh
ro.product.locale.region=CN

and for us it should say

ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US

The other issue I am running into is that I don't have WIFI anymore. Which is a bummer because I can't find any other firmware out there that will even install. I couldn't find a way to back up my tablet's firmware so I just flashed over top of it and hoped that everything would work out LOL! I guess I will have to hack on this thing some more to get my WIFI back.

but I am running out of time to work on this tonight. I am hoping to look at the honeycomb stuff from freescale tomorrow though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunheadnux:
has anyone else hooked up their tablet to a debug session in Eclipse? I need to know what driver your tablet is using. The new firmware that is currently up on rapidshare is not loading the correct driver when I turn on my WIFI.

Currently my tablet is trying to do this when I turn on my WIFI :

02-15 23:01:34.775: ERROR/WifiHW(2195): ----FIRMWARE_LOADER=�-------
02-15 23:01:34.785: ERROR/WifiHW(2195): -----done sched_yield !-----
02-15 23:01:34.785: ERROR/WifiHW(2195): ****wifi.c*166*driver_status=1267170048***
02-15 23:01:34.785: ERROR/WifiHW(2195): -----return 0 !-----
02-15 23:01:34.795: INFO//system/bin/wpa_supplicant(3002): ioctl[SIOCGIFFLAGS]: No such device
02-15 23:01:34.795: INFO//system/bin/wpa_supplicant(3002): Could not get interface 'wlan0' flags
02-15 23:01:34.795: INFO//system/bin/wpa_supplicant(3002): ioctl[SIOCSIWPMKSA]: No such device
02-15 23:01:34.795: INFO//system/bin/wpa_supplicant(3002): ioctl[SIOCSIWMODE]: No such device
02-15 23:01:34.795: INFO//system/bin/wpa_supplicant(3002): Could not configure driver to use managed mode