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Update (01-03-09)
v1.31 is out! This is a minor bugfix release to fix a few issues that had cropped up in v1.3.
The changes from v1.3 include:
Fixed the nandroid backup so that it works on sdcards with a raw fat32 filesystem (with no partition)
Added the telnetd binary from RC28
Fixed an issue with SuperUser where it was displaying the wrong processes in the su request popup
SuperUser should allow root to use su without displaying the popup (though there's not much point.. )
Added /system/modules and /system/xbin to fstab in normal and recovery mode
Minor fix for the update-script, so the progress bar acts more sanely
I have the usual RC30 and RC8 versions, and new for v1.3 is an ADP1 version.
ADP1: (md5: 96b2abd9a1da2852bc33b2052ea51b2a)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
RC30: (md5: 0f2e6a4244410e00028db55b4fbf808c)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
RC8: (md5: e008bbe1d93abd0c2e5e6218f012f20d)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
These updates are installed the normal way. Save them to your sdcard named update.zip, boot into recovery mode (home + power), and then press alt+l and alt+s. If you are switch between versions, e.g. from RC30 to ADP1, then it's usually a good idea to perform a wipe. You can try booting up without a wipe, but if it doesn't boot, or you get strange errors once it boots up, go back into recovery and perform a wipe (alt+w)
Note: To install these updates, you need to have a recovery image that uses test keys. If any of the following are true, you most likely have a recovery image that uses test keys
- you have installed my modified recovery image in the past
- you have an ADP1
- you currently have one of my modified firmwares installed
What's new?
The coolest new functionality in v1.3 is a new backup utility that allows you to perform a backup directly from recovery mode with alt+B. This is done using infernix's and brainaid's nandroid script, which they kindly modified to work in recovery mode. Let them know what you think . The backups are stored in a subfolder in the nandroid folder on your sdcard. To restore them, you have to copy them to your computer, and then flash them with the fastboot tool (sorry, no integrated restore yet).
If you get errors when making a backup, first make sure you have enough free space on the sdcard. it needs around 85-90mb. If you have enough space, then try reformatting the sdcard (fat32 is your best bet).
Other changes of note include
This version includes a new busybox binary that I compiled against uclibc, making it much smaller (1.8mb vs 700kb).
All busybox applets are linked at /system/xbin/bb, which is also in the path. So there are many more standard unix commands available in the terminal.
Many more modules and binaries are included in /system/xbin and /system/modules. They were also optimized for size, so even though there are more modules and binaries, they actually take up much less space than they did on v1.2
I added the terminal emulator application to /system/app. (don't worry, it won't, or at least shouldn't , cause any problems if you already have it installed)
got rid of the normal su binary, in favor of koush's su and SuperUser application. See details here
when you boot up into recovery, it will automatically show the text. You can press alt+L to turn off the text and ogle the background. (did I mention there's a new background? shhh. it's a secret )
fixed the annoying uptime bug, where the uptime is shown incorrectly in the settings
added /data/local/bin to the path. Feel free to add your own binaries/scripts here.
includes the /dev/mtd/mtd6 and /dev/mtd/mtd6ro devices, which allow access to the entire flash chip (other than certain restricted areas used by the radio)
new "ro.modversion" property, that is set to "JFv1.3". The intent of this property is so you can know you are running a modified version, as well as identify which version
added a modified /system/etc/security/cacerts.bks file, which contains additional certificates for cacert.org (courtesy of Disconnect)
added a /system/etc/resolv.conf file with the 4.2.2 family of DNS servers, to allow busybox's ping, wget, etc. to resolve host names
See the attached change logs for a complete list of changes with respect to the corresponding "official" firmware.
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Update (01-03-09): Updated the links to point to the v1.31 versions
In addition to the updates themselves, I am also releasing a build environment that can use to build each update from scratch. You can use these to easily make your own custom updates. It includes some utilities that were built from git source. The binaries are for 32bit x86 linux. If you want to run it on a different platform, you're on your own.
NOTE: You don't need these to use my update. Just download one of the updates from above and install it. The build environments are only if you want to make your own customized update.
The general idea of the build environment is that it extracts the original files from the official update (or from my original ADP1 update), and then copies over anything from the various ModifiedFiles folders, then packages it all back up into a ready-to-be-applied update.zip. It does this for the boot image, recovery image and system folder. You can also specify files to delete in the various OriginalFilesToDelete.mk files.
Consider anything new that I created for the build environments (the makefiles, etc.) to be in the public domain. Everything else retains its original license of course.
Instructions:
- extract the build environment into a folder
- download the official update that the update is based on, and put it in the root of the build environment. (note: use my original ADP1 update for the ADP1 build environment. available on this page)
- run make as root. yes, it has to be with root, because the binaries in the 2 cramfs images should be owned by root. (note: I plan on using fakeroot in the future, to workaround the need to be root)
- after make finishes, assuming there are no errors, the update should be in Workspace/update.zip.
Download the build environments here:
ADP1: (md5: 2d116b334515d4d702776b9d74d2e658)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
RC30: (md5: 29ced6e7601bac47252e51e5ac4f0ca4)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
RC8: (md5: b26f3cd244da9b8662766db69734000e)
http://android-dls.com/forum/index.php?f=24&t=223&rb_v=viewtopic
http://www.gotontheinter.net/content/new-images-jf (at bottom of page)
Sweet! great timing JF works like a dream!
Btw, love the new recovery background...I feel seizures coming on...
Stericson
Fantastic! Been waiting for your update, looking forward to it. THanks JF and others who made this possible!
Thanks for the great work!!!
Awesome, thanks!
So what would we need to do to replace the browser with Koush's auto-rotating version and how about replacing the alarm clock with Klaxon?
This is awesome! a little pre 2009 present! thanks JF for all that you do !!!
Just posting to say this update worked a-ok for me. Thanks JF for changing busybox and for the new su.
s0niqu3 said:
Awesome, thanks!
So what would we need to do to replace the browser with Koush's auto-rotating version and how about replacing the alarm clock with Klaxon?
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Download the build environment for the version you want, extract it, put the klaxon and browser apk into system/ModifiedFiles/system/app, put in a delete entry into system/ModifiedFiles/OriginalFilesToDelete.mk for the alarm apk and odex, then run make as root.
JesusFreke said:
Download the build environment for the version you want, extract it, put the klaxon and browser apk into system/ModifiedFiles/system/app, put in a delete entry into system/ModifiedFiles/OriginalFilesToDelete.mk for the alarm apk and odex, then run make as root.
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Will this work on windows vista with cygwin as opposed to a full linux VM?
Are there any specific binaries I need to install?
thanks again!
one last comment... love the Alt+B i know B is supposed to be for backup, but in my mind it stands for BADASS!!!!!!
s0niqu3 said:
Will this work on windows vista with cygwin as opposed to a full linux VM?
Are there any specific binaries I need to install?
thanks again!
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JesusFreke said:
The binaries are for 32bit x86 linux. If you want to run it on a different platform, you're on your own.
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You might be able to get it to work. You'll need to replace the linux binaries in the tools folder with windows equivalents.
But tbh, you're best bet is to install vmware and get an ubuntu VM running.
Did a quick search and could not find what ADP1 is. Is this the developer version?
JesusFreke said:
In addition to the updates themselves, I am also releasing a build environment that can use to build each update from scratch. You can use these to easily make your own custom updates. It includes some utilities that were built from git source. The binaries are for 32bit x86 linux. If you want to run it on a different platform, you're on your own.
The general idea of the build environment is that it extracts the original files from the official update (or from my original ADP1 update), and then copies over anything from the various ModifiedFiles folders, then packages it all back up into a ready-to-be-applied update.zip. It does this for the boot image, recovery image and system folder. You can also specify files to delete in the various OriginalFilesToDelete.mk files.
Consider anything new that I created for the build environments (the makefiles, etc.) to be in the public domain. Everything else retains its original license of course.
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I applaud you, sir.
momentarylapseofreason said:
Did a quick search and could not find what ADP1 is. Is this the developer version?
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ADP1 stands for Android Dev Phone 1.
jashsu said:
ADP1 stands for Android Dev Phone 1.
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What I figured.... thanks!
JesusFreke said:
You might be able to get it to work. You'll need to replace the linux binaries in the tools folder with windows equivalents.
But tbh, you're best bet is to install vmware and get an ubuntu VM running.
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Ah, thanks for the confirmation.
Is there anyone out there that can tackle this for me? I'm visiting family through the 5th, and don't feel right installing a linux VM on their computer.
If so, PM me, and I can give you the specifics, but really all I'd like is for the alarm clock to be removed and replaced with Klaxon, and for the browser to be replaced with koush's build that auto-rotates.
This would be for a G1 RC30 build.
Cheers, and thanks in advance!
jashsu said:
I applaud you, sir.
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I stand.. applauded?
Thanks!
Thanks JF, I just flashed the ADP1 version and it is working great so far.
Have you attempted to add in the MyFaves app to the ADP build? I had tried a couple of things previously, but I was running into some errors. I may try it with your new build environment later if it is something you haven't attempted.
BTW - for those looking for a virtualized Linux environment, I also recommend Sun's Virtualbox (http://www.virtualbox.org/). It is free for personal use and provides a lot of the functionality that you get from the paid versions of VMWare. In fact, some things seem to run smoother when running Linux virtualized on Vista 64bit; i.e. I can get copy/paste between OSes and auto-resizing guest screens without a lot of extra hassle. Just make sure that you read up on how to use the USB virtualization so you can create the filter for the phone as a USB device.
Great work once again JesusFreke!
-Brint
s0niqu3 said:
Ah, thanks for the confirmation.
Is there anyone out there that can tackle this for me? I'm visiting family through the 5th, and don't feel right installing a linux VM on their computer.
If so, PM me, and I can give you the specifics, but really all I'd like is for the alarm clock to be removed and replaced with Klaxon, and for the browser to be replaced with koush's build that auto-rotates.
This would be for a G1 RC30 build.
Cheers, and thanks in advance!
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You can always do it manually of course. Install the update, then remount the system as rw, then delete the alarm apk and odex and the browser apk and odex from /system/app, and copy the klaxon and modified browser apk to /system/app
JF!!! You... are a scholar and a gentleman... A happy new year to you...
s0niqu3 said:
Is there anyone out there that can tackle this for me? I'm visiting family through the 5th, and don't feel right installing a linux VM on their computer.
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Couldn't you also use an Ubuntu LiveCD just as easily? That would allow temporary access to a 'nix environment without touching the existing drive, mount one of the partitions temporarily for your make environments. Just a thought...
Im removing the Download till i Fix a bug. I will upload a new version Tomorrow and re post link.
Sorry about this. Im new to this.
I have finished my GUI interface for Twisted Zero's new updating methods.
It is still very early beta but i updated my phone with it. It is a very simple Visual Basic app that runs Twisted Zero's Preparation.bat file. Because no files are built into my program they can be swapped for other Twisted Zero builds(that have the same configuration).
The requirements are all of the ones on Twisted Zero's post for the roms and the New Recovery by Cyanogen And maybe the newest .net by Microsoft I haven't tested any others than the newest.
Once you open the program in order to start the update you must check the button asking if you have the new recovery (Its not required to have but is a good idea). Then you can start the update It will ADB push all necessary files then reboot your phone into Recovery mode. Once in Recovery mode press update from update.zip This is the only input needed by the user. After that restart and Welcome to Hero.
Version 0.0.1
This is the M build by Twisted Zero
YOU HAVE TO EXTRACT THE HERO INSTALLER TO C:\Program Files IT WONT WORK ANYWHERE ELSE!
Some thoughts
1. Read Twisted Zero's post
2. Make sure you have apps to sd (this program wont ADB without it)
3.Twisted Zero, Cyanogen and Me are not responsible with what you do with this.
Has anybody used it. I need some feedback to fix stuff.
So, this installes twistedZero rom from any rooted rom?
any rooted Rom already using apps to sd could technically just download hero update and do system only update then update only update. There is a download issue right now but I'm fixing it as I post this.
This is to update from your phone via pc from any rooted rom to the new rom without the android sdk for adb
Welcome to OS Easy Launcher
I have developed this app initially to launch android in a simpler manner. It now supports booting multiple OS's on your Storage card. Any issues related to the stability of android or the other OS's are not related to my app but the build of the OS itself. One of my main goals of this app is to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible for a WM app. if you see any room for improvement let me know and I will try to make it better.
For all builds of Android and Ubuntu that will work with this app go Here
Instructions:
1. download and unzip to the root of your storage card the version of android or ubuntu from above.
2. download Android Easy Launcher and install to your phone
3. Launch easy installer and launch the build type you had unzipped to the root of your Storage Card
4. Enjoy!!
Instructions for Win 95:
1. Download here
2. extract to root of your Storage Card a
3. Run Os Easy Launcher app and enjoy!
Note: when exiting Win 95 your phone will exit to landscape mode. you will manually need to change your orientation back to portrait.
If you have any suggestions let me know. also if you are having issues let me know what build your using and if your using sense build or not as well as rom so i can make this as compatible as possible.
If your a chef and want to cook this in your app feel free to do so. if you want to be notified of when i update the app for your next rom pm me and i will give you a heads up when its ready.
UPDATE:
Video of how to put android on your phone along with using the app coming soon!!! (need to charge my video camera)
Credits:
Thank you tbdawg for the code to check if the files are on the sd card.
Updated translation for German Rom version thanks to akeos2000
For this app in other languages please see post 2!
Current app version:
v3
English
German
Norwegian
Current features:
-All Launguages-
*launches desire build still will need to run CLRCAD.exe first.(im trying to fix it so you dont have to)
*launches froyo build
*launches Windows 95
*launches ubuntu
*info selection added in menu - displays a brief info on the app in a message box
*checks if file for build is located on storage card before it launches. if the file is not found it will display a message. see images for example
*now boots both CLRCAD.exe and haret.exe for certain builds requiring CLRCAD.exe to run properly.
*now able to boot multiple builds in several locations on storage card ---- Froyo located in the Android folder, Desire located on root of storage card and Ubuntu located in the Ubuntu folder (note: app does not install the folders they are located in the current zip files from the link i posted above. just unrar to storage card basically.)
German Version:
Updated translation thanks to akeos2000
Future features:
*auto update android build
*multilanguage support
Fixes:
V3
*removed standard build of android due to the newest build of Desire gives you the option to launch with sense or without.
*replaced standard build with windows 95
*updated Background image as well as icon image
*app renamed to OS Easy Launcher
V2.5
*CLRCAD.exe for both desire build and new froyo build launch before haret automatically. if the build is not found a message will appear. This does not require a reg tweak to work.
*Now you can have the new froyo Android folder, Ubuntu folder and the desire build all be located on the storage card at once this will allow you to boot whatever version you want without having to overwrite to test the newest build.
*Updated app icon in stat menu
*updated UI again
V2
*now checks if file is located on storage card before it launches.
V1.5
*ubuntu now calls to proper folder to launch
*restored second button to boot CLRCAD.exe (only needed for desire build)
ETA of next update to app:
tomorrow most likely. working on multilingual support now.
Other Languages:
I have just translated everything in the original app. should work with foreign roms. just select the language of your app and it will search your storage card in the right language structure.
note: if you see the english version updated the foreign language version will be updated to the same build and reuploaded.
Currently Supported
*German - Confirmed Fully Working
*Norwegian - Confirmed Fully Working
Dont see your language then request it. Just let me know what they call storage card in your foreign rom!!
do i have to extract anything or jst download and launch
when i down load it and do step one an error comes up and when i do step two an error comes up and saysfailed to load file/storage card /zimage
I'm going to take a simple guess here and say you do not have a single Android file on your memory card. This is a simple shortcut program to the files that you should already have on your phone's memory card.
the app currently works best with the latest disire build 2.5. I am working on updating it for other images as i just read that some say zharet.exe so that should be resolved soon. currently you need to have extracted your latest android build to the root of your storage card then install my app and launch. I will also automate step 1 so all you will need to do is launch haret. I will be trying to get a hold of the devs and see if they would not mind if i included an update feature so you can use my app to update the build to the latest released version. Sorry i did not clarify as much earlier as i was headed to the hospital and wanted to get the thing uploaded real quick.
Well i am currently trying to finish downloading some more builds for the HD2 to test with my app. I believe i will have it set as sense build, standard build, Froyo build, and Ubuntu build. Post 1 will be updated with a new link to get any build of android for the HD2. New version to be uploaded as soon as all testing is done.
App updated to v1.5 and reuploaded. let me know if you find any issues.
Strange, but my device is held after runnig android
I have try two version of android (desired and standard)
in both cases after "init panel" command in console screen isa faded and device not respond to any actions, axcluding battary removal
May be i did some thing wrong ?
I get an error no matter what when i press either launch or run button. i have the android build stored on my storage card/root folder and extracted. what am i doing wrong?
i will make a video tonight on how to. i hope it helps everyone. sorry for the short reply about to get on a plane.
stunning m8 quite slow and the camera function inc googles doesnt work at all on my hd infact its frozen a couple of times (just using standard build) but still its good to see android on my hd2.
thanks and keep up the good work!
matothett said:
I get an error no matter what when i press either launch or run button. i have the android build stored on my storage card/root folder and extracted. what am i doing wrong?
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ruslanin19 said:
Strange, but my device is held after runnig android
I have try two version of android (desired and standard)
in both cases after "init panel" command in console screen isa faded and device not respond to any actions, axcluding battary removal
May be i did some thing wrong ?
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I am making a video to show how to setup your storage card for andriod and using the app. i will have this up in the next day just need a charge on my camera as it is completely dead. Please remember any issues with android is not due to this app but due to the build of android. The devs have done an amazing job to get us to this point in such a fast time but its really only in the stages to playing with and not really functional for daily use.
Mobbs said:
stunning m8 quite slow and the camera function inc googles doesnt work at all on my hd infact its frozen a couple of times (just using standard build) but still its good to see android on my hd2.
thanks and keep up the good work!
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Thank you very much!!!
HELP,HELP!!
Hi,
I followed Yr installation instructions to the letter...The moment i launched version 1.5...& chose the standard android build...my screen went blank...though it was normal but after a few minutes nothing...I then rebooted & now none of my apps want to run except the standard apps that come with the phone...
When reboot now notification pos up saying cant run-PocketNotify!
Manilla-2.5.19211619.0
ROM-1.66.421.1 (76641)wwe
Radio-15.30.50.07U
I tried to reinstall apps just says unsuccessful!
check ur date as i noticed when u return from android to wm it gets messed up. the app only lauches the exe for you and does not touch anything else. it does not even access anything from internal memory only the storage card. i think the issues are related to the android builds themselves as i lost the htc volume skin after running haret from my storage card without my app on the phone so thats why i lean towards it being build related. but do check all ur settings.
got it working 1st try. nice work my friend. if i werent so damn broke i would donate, even if your not asking.
cheers
Ryan258896 said:
got it working 1st try. nice work my friend. if i werent so damn broke i would donate, even if your not asking.
cheers
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Thanks bro. Im working on updating the app again real soon. should be up in the next day or so.
new build up and ready with more optimizations.
awesome job, thanks again. im actually tri booting with your app. i have Desire 3.7 and Ubuntu as well as WM 6.5 Energy Rom, all 3 working fine. downloading the update now.
Ho.. great job man the' Easy Launcher v2.5' is the app i looking for. Works perfect when booting froyo thanks alot ....
I stumbled across this, i hope the developers on XDA can help...
This is a SD card bootable version of the OS.
It's based on the projectGus release for the eken m001, modified so it uses 256M of ram and the calibration is customized so it can run on the flytouch without the inverted axises.
THIS IS A ALPHA STAGE ROM, maybe the developers here on XDA can create a stable flashable NAND version out of this ?
DOWNLOAD ROM
This is NOT my work, credits go to kiarov for the flytouch 1 build, check original thread HERE.
Instructions :
1. Flash to a SD card,according to instructions found HERE
(Rename the "froyo_flytouch.img" to "debian-m001."(without "img")) before flashing
2. Copy the stuff ("script" folder) from the RUDROID version available HERE
If you don't know what to do with the file, you should take a look at instructions HERE
There are the instructions on how to copy the disk image for linux and windows.
Be aware that you'll need an at least 2gb sd card to copy the files.
Everything works....
BUT:
Kernel version 'unavailable'
when it sleeps, it dismount SD, when it 'wake up', it shows message 'damaged SD'
when you remove SD and put it again, it doesn't recognize
Market apps are only 1.6
Credits go to projectgus for the original eken m001 rom where the flytouch 1 build is based on. Check original thread HERE
Note from projectgus for the EKEN M001 BUILD :
''All the scripts & patches I used are available on github. There should be enough there for a savvy person to fairly easily build this again from an AOSP release.
The kernel used is “my” copy of Wondermedia’s kernel source release. Hopefully as Alexey’s from-scratch kernel adds more features, it will eventually be able to run Android as well.
If you do build anything using this, please please please share source/instructions for what you improve. Every “secret” someone hoards away is a step away from making these devices properly usable.
This Froyo build comes unsupported (sorry), and I’m not likely to do a whole lot more on it. However, one thing I do intend to do is get it running on my Eken M003 (my M001 has serious hardware problems so I can’t really use it as a tablet any more.)
However, I really hope that others will jump in, build on it, and make something good. Enjoy!''
ULTIMATE xda developers' challenge
Android OS 2.1/2.2 > For Flytouch 1
Important Update on Dec 2, 2011: Please do not update to Vizio Update 1.5. This will remove the root as well as disable this hack. According to user felixand in this Post (confirmed by me). You can use Titanium Backup to freeze the Vizio Update Service until a new way arround this is found.
Do not use AnTek Taskmanager to freeze it, or you will be bricked.
New rooting method for latest honeycomb rom HERE thanx to @skinnyquiver
Hi, i had a hard time to root my vizio vTab because i was not able to get adb access. Since there are other threads in here that have howtos but none worked for me, i thought I'd give a full and easy to follow guide to do it.
This thread is intended to reflect rooting methods for multiple os versions, but at the moment only contains instructions for win7 64bit, as i had no dice to get adb tuning on my vista 32bit system. If anyone has rooted this tablet using a different os, please write up a howto as an answer in this thread and i will link to your post in this linklist:
Rooting under this Operating Systems:
Windows 7 64bit
Windows 7 32bit (above tutorial is working)
Windows Vista 64bit (please write a guide)
Windows Vista 32bit (please write a guide)
Windows XP 64bit (please write a guide)
Windows XP 32bit (please write a guide)
Linux (please write a guide)
Mac OSX (guide by rprr)
Finally i want to add a chapter for after root goodies, please give suggestions on what you did and think others could need this.
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Windows 7 64bit
Prerequisites:
HARDWARE:
Windows7 64bit PC
USB cable
SOFTWARE:
PdaNet installer from here thanx to auburnham for the tip
modified DooMLoRD v3 root (appended to this post) original Thread i just changed the adb.exe from Android SDK
Steps to take:
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Applications -> Development
Install PdaNet for 64bit Windows, it will install the working ADB drivers for you, just follow its instructions
unpack my modified DooMLoRD zip and run runme.bat
wait for the vTab to reboot
enjoy root
Most thanx for this go to rprr for the actual rooting method
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What to do after Root
here a collection of things what you can do with root access, this list will be extended with your suggestions when they come in
Titanium Backup
a tool to backup all your apps and system data for easy restoring
Auto Memory Manager
adjust your autokiller values, my recommended settings are somewhere bitween mild and agressive:
FA: 6MB
VA: 12MB
SS: 16MB
HA: 31MB
CP: 48MB
EA: 63MB
set vm heap size
Use RootExplorer or similar to edit /system/build.prop, there add the line
dalvik.vm.heapsize=48m
This will also give a little speedboost to the system
enable ADB in Recovery
original Post by dyllanparrish / method by rprr
Backup/Restore /system Partition
Howto by rprr
Enable Ad Hoc networks for teether
howto by Auburnham
Install Clockworkmod Recovery CWM thread by rprr
install bravia engine tutorial by rockingdo (androidtablets.net)
install xLoud mod by rockingdo
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Good stuff! Added thread to my vtab bookmarks http://tangnt.com/sigel/vtab1008/
Thank you so much. I had similar issues with W7 64 and this made it ridiculously easy.
FadeFx said:
[*]Auto Memory Manager
adjust your autokiller values, my recommended settings are somewhere bitween mild and agressive:
FA: 6MB
VA: 12MB
SS: 16MB
HA: 31MB
CP: 48MB
EA: 63MB
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Many thanks. I just installed this. I will see how the performance is after a couple of days. I have just set it to Mild.
I am not sure, but mild could still be too low, as vm.heap_size is set to 64mb, which i guessis the ammount of ram the system allocates before an app starts for its vm.
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Do not perform the V.I.A. 1.5 update...it destroys Root.
Great job!
Great job! Do you know if there are any ROMs available for VTAB1008?
midnjerry said:
Great job! Do you know if there are any ROMs available for VTAB1008?
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Not yet, rprr is currently trying to get clockworkmod recovery to work, so we can use update.zip files. After that i am pretty sure the cooking will start. Without it we would be able to use adb to install roms, but clockwork mod is way easier.
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Btw, if any upcoming rom chef is interested in a method to use adb for rom installation he could check leastatious rom by the dark lestat this rom uses a bat script to customize and install, it is made for galaxy3, but the method would be working for us as well.
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I finally got my Vtab rooted...WOOT!
I wanted to get it done before that nasty update came and closed the exploit.
I have a Vista 64bit and your instructions, pda net drivers, modded doom file did the trick!
Thank you so very much for the tutorial!
I froze Vizio update with Titanium for now. Will that keep me safe from the nasty update?
LadyAngler said:
I finally got my Vtab rooted...WOOT!
I wanted to get it done before that nasty update came and closed the exploit.
I have a Vista 64bit and your instructions, pda net drivers, modded doom file did the trick!
Thank you so very much for the tutorial!
I froze Vizio update with Titanium for now. Will that keep me safe from the nasty update?
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Yes, but you wont get any updates to the system until you unfreeze it. Except if we get a custom rom.
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Well hopefully we get a rom someday LOL. Vizio just made it a little more unlikely in that regard... Hmpft!
I may un-freeze if we ever see ice cream.
Right now just pulling for rprr to get clockwork so I can theme my talk apk. LOL
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alright guys... noob here... just got my vtab about 2 weeks ago, my first android... give me some quick read about "why's" of rooting it.
Completely familiar with jailbreaking my iphone, Cydia is an awesome resource (as well as Installous)... is there such a similar community of developers for 'droids?
I'm still at 1.4, so as long as it doesn't automatically take 1.5 without asking, I'll deny any upgrades until I hear back...
thanks!
ronbot said:
alright guys... noob here... just got my vtab about 2 weeks ago, my first android... give me some quick read about "why's" of rooting it.
Completely familiar with jailbreaking my iphone, Cydia is an awesome resource (as well as Installous)... is there such a similar community of developers for 'droids?
I'm still at 1.4, so as long as it doesn't automatically take 1.5 without asking, I'll deny any upgrades until I hear back...
thanks!
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Firstly with root you can disable update service, which gets annoying after a while if you dont want to update to 1.5. Also you can run applications that require root to do certain tasks, like sync the system clock with a timeserver (clocksync from market) or change the mountpoints of your sdcard and even more.
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FadeFx said:
. . . You can use Titanium Backup to freeze the Vizio Update Service until a new way arround this is found.
Do not use AnTek Taskmanager to freeze it, or you will be bricked.
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I don't think it is certain that it is the app used to freeze the update service that causes the failure to restart. While it might be - we do not have enough info to be sure. Collecting info about this in this thread.
Noob here again...
Got prompt for 1.5 update, exited that prompt (Home/Exit key)
Followed directions below, stuck @ "wait for the vTab to reboot"
Loaded pdanet - OK
Ran doomlord easy rooting toolkit - stuck at :
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Followed these instructions:
Steps to take:
Install PdaNet for 64bit Windows, it will install the working ADB drivers for you, just follow its instructions
unpack my modified DooMLoRD zip and run runme.bat
wait for the vTab to reboot
enjoy root
Help?