Here are some frequently asked questions about the G-Tablet. Where there are specific answers based on ROM, the ROM is listed prior to the answer.
How do I install Clockworkmod?
See Step 1 of THIS POST
OR watch THIS VIDEO
How do I boot into Clockworkmod?
With the device completely off (and not asleep/suspended), press the + volume button and the power button until the device turns on. If it is successfully booting into Clockworkmod, you will see a message at the top left of the screen saying booting recovery image.
How do I perform a wipe data/factory reset?
With Clockworkmod, select the third option in the menu "wipe data/factory reset" and press the Home key (second button down on the right side of the gTablet in landscape view). Then, confirm wipe by selecting "Yes - wipe data/factory reset" and press the Home key again.
How do I clear the cache?
With Clockworkmod, select the fourth option in the menu "wipe cache partition" and press the Home key (second button down on the right side of the gTablet in landscape view). Then, confirm wipe by selecting "Yes - Wipe Cache" and press the Home key again.
How do I install VEGAn-TAB/TnT Lite/Cyanogenmod?
See the very first post of THIS THREAD
Where can I find the different ROMs for the G-Tablet?
1) Stock by Viewsonic
2) Stock + Performance Pack by rothnic
3) Tnt Lite 4.1 by Roebeet
4) VEGAn-TAB beta 5.1 by gojimi, Roebeet and Rothic
5) Zpad Clean 3.0 by rothnic
6) CyanogenMod 6.1 Beta4 by bekriebel
7) CyanogenMod 7.0 RC0 beta3 by bittrix
8) Tnt G-Harmony-Gingerbread Elements by tjohnsonjr
9) Plus the great kernel enhancement by clemsyn.
Keyboard and Mouse Support
VEGAn-TAB: Yes; supports an external keyboard and mouse, but it is picky. I have tested three keyboards; only one worked (MS Natural Keyboard). The MS Arc and an old Compaq keyboard did not. All mouses tested worked fine (both wireless and wired).
TnT-Lite: In testing; will update when testing complete.
Cyanogenmod 6.1b4: Yes; According to iammuze, keyboard and mouse both work.
Wallpaper blurry
Some have pointed to applications that can possibly fix this (Wallpaper Set & Save, MultiPicture Live Wallpaper) but I have had limited success with both of these. A bit of experimenting with different wallpapers will yield a satisfactory wallpaper image until this is cleared up at a later time.
Screen resolution in landscape (horizontal) mode
1024 x 600. Remember that if you're making wallpaper, when using the G-Tab in portrait mode (vertically) will make the wallpaper shrink and there will be black bars on top and below the image. Best image size: 1024 x 1024.
How do I get a fully working Marketplace?
See Step 3 of THIS POST
Is there a difference between the marketplace that comes with most G-Tablet ROM builds or the new "improved" market?
The only difference is the appearance. In functionality, it is the same. The market hack is still required for the new improved marketplace (and reports are that it often takes more tries to make work than the standard market).
Problems with acore FC's
The problem is a corrupt contacts sqlite database. As the referenced post says, you'll be able to tell if thats the problem when there is a .db-journal file in the folder. The folder is /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/ *Note* this is not the data folder in sdcard, but the data folder in root (/).
Just delete the databases folder in /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts and restart. The contacts database will be rebuilt and re-synced.
Also, see THIS THREAD/FAQ
Why do I keep seeing repartitioning as a solution to install problems?
Because Viewsonic didn't partition the G-Tablets in a way that Android likes to live on. By repartitioning, Android feels happier and many issues/problems are resolved.
What is the recommended repartition ratio?
2GB/0MB is STRONGLY recommended for TnT Lite 3.00+
2GB/256MB is considered the default setup
4GB/256MB is used by many people, but see the aforementioned caveat regarding TnT Lite.
Why won't one of the devs answer my question/post?
Because they:
1. Have day jobs.
2. Are busy coding and fixing the next release of VEGAn-TAB.
3. Have seen your question 23 times already in this thread: the search function is your friend.
4. Are not being paid to read forums and go through 100's of posts, many of which ask the same question (although they do this out of the kindness of their hearts thankfully!!!).
Who are the devs working on the G-Tablet
VEGAn-TAB: Gojimi, Rothnic, and Roebeet
TnT-Lite: Roebeet
Cyanogenmod 6.1b4: bekriebel
I can't get X to work on my G-Tab. Can you fix it? (where x = desired ROM)
Maybe. Maybe not. Currently, VEGAn-TAB is in Beta which means that it's still in testing. While it may be stable and usable for most people, it doesn't mean that it will be completely stable for you. If you have problems, post them and be happy knowing that you're helping the community at-large. Some problems may not be reproducible, however. In that case, it may be a matter of a corrupt install, conflict with previous install, cache or data issue, etc.
Do the dev's accept donations for their work?
Some do; others don't. If you see a donate button on their profile, feel free. If not, they don't accept them.
How to get the stock VEGAn-TAB wallpaper without the letters?
See attached image in 1024 x 1024.
More Advanced Questions.
Can the startup "Viewsonic Birds" or "gTablet" screens be changed?
Yes they can. Follow the instructions in THIS POST.
gTablet Recovery Firmware Images (Official Viewsonic Images) Courtesy of Roebeet
TnT 3316 recovery ROM, dated 12/19 and supplied by Viewsonic / TnT. Link: http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/...-3316-user.zip
Alternate link: http://www.mediafire.com/?p9o52540baa5vfg
md5sum: 1333e22b6d802096d3c63757680777f0
TnT 3053 recovery ROM, dated 12/10 and supplied by Viewsonic / TnT. Link: http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/...-3053-user.zip
Alternate link: http://www.mediafire.com/?qy92jzoz8upy8xa
md5sum: 7b800e409b5324f2c69e7ba6f84eab97
TnT 2967 recovery ROM, dated 11/22 and supplied by Viewsonic / TnT. Link: http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/...-2967-user.zip
Alternate Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?99eb11cqhvrkkc7
md5sum: 43eb0358db25b492751b1b0a71568c51
These were grabbed from over-the-air updates. They are full recovery images that wipes everything except the user data.
To use this with a vanilla recovery, you need to rename the file to update.zip, copy it to the root of /sdcard, and also create a recovery folder with a file called "command" (see the 1.00 release for that file). When you run recovery, the command file will direct recovery to run the update.zip to update the system.
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1.0.0 homebrew link: http://forum.tegratab.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=16
This was developed by the user community to allow you to flash back to a vanilla setup, in case something goes wrong with a mod or if you want to return the item. This is the ORIGINAL firmware of the device, from early November.
Reserved for future use #3.
Great FAQ!
"Why won't one of the devs answer my question/post?" is so true. I scan this forum daily, but there is no way to keep up with all the questions that pop up (especially once it's back more than 2 pages). If you really need me, PM me - at least I'll eventually see the question. But, keep in mind that I get more PM's than you might realize, so it could take me some time to respond.
@ehunyadi as Robeet said Great FAQ. This will definitely help alot of people.
Now I just need to find free time at home to test out the vegan ROM.
Maybe this should be a sticky?
roebeet said:
Great FAQ!
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copc said:
@ehunyadi as Robeet said Great FAQ. This will definitely help alot of people.
Now I just need to find free time at home to test out the vegan ROM.
Maybe this should be a sticky?
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Thanks, guys.
I tried to change the title of this thread to encompass all flavors of G-Tab ROMs but I think only a mod can do that.
I am going to start including info about all the different ROMs in here as well to help keep things simple in regards to finding the FAQ's in one place. This SHOULD help reduce the questions a bit. At least that's my hope.
Awesome job! Thank you so much for this! I posted your video of VEGAn-TAB on our new ROM homepage. Check it out @ HTTP://vegantab.gojimi.com.
gojimi said:
Awesome job! Thank you so much for this! I posted your video of VEGAn-TAB on our new ROM homepage. Check it out @ HTTP://vegantab.gojimi.com.
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Very nice site!!!
Any chance of your sending me either the font or the artwork you used for the words VEGAn-TAB? I'd like to try some things with it on my G-Tab.
Thanks for posting my video!
ehunyadi said:
Why do I keep seeing repartitioning as a solution to install problems?
Because Viewsonic didn't partition the G-Tablets in a way that Android likes to live on. By repartitioning, Android feels happier and many issues/problems are resolved.
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Any chance of getting an explanation / step by step of how to partition?
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Any chance of getting an explanation / step by step of how to partition?
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Sure. I can put that in here. Give me some time; I'm having a busy day at work today.
ehunyadi,
I forgot about this thread, but you may want to see my thread up higher about a site I found which offers a .pdf of the Advent Vega manual and some software for those capable of working with it.
The manual explains operation of much of the ROM interface.
http://www.myadventvega.co.uk/
Oops, I had the link in memory and so I just pasted it in for you to look at.
Rev
I'd like to know/see in the faq what in the SDCARD folder is safe to delete
or how to do a complete wipe
and: Where do my installed applications go?
Thanks a lot for the FAQ Ehunyadi
You guys rock!!!
How do I install VEGAn-TAB?
See the very first post of THIS THREAD
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OK, I am a n00b to the Gtab scene. I do read the first post 99.9% of the time, but when the first post leads me to an incorrect first post about how to install, I must make mention of that fact. The first post mentioned does not have any instructions for installing. Is there a step by step tutorial for this to be found?
TIA ..... HTR
I see you added the link to the default wallpaper without the branding but what is the location of the default Vegan wallpaper or at least a link to it? I changed my wallpaper and now would like to revert but do not know the location. Thanks a lot.
comhack said:
I see you added the link to the default wallpaper without the branding but what is the location of the default Vegan wallpaper or at least a link to it? I changed my wallpaper and now would like to revert but do not know the location. Thanks a lot.
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Once you change it from the default, there's no known way to go back right now.
Edited to add: You can always use the image an image that is identical to what VEGAn-TAB comes with stock, but this has to be downloaded and selected from gallery/filesystem vs going back to the default wallpaper.
hitekredneck said:
OK, I am a n00b to the Gtab scene. I do read the first post 99.9% of the time, but when the first post leads me to an incorrect first post about how to install, I must make mention of that fact. The first post mentioned does not have any instructions for installing. Is there a step by step tutorial for this to be found?
TIA ..... HTR
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Good point; I'll fix that link.
As for a step-by-step, you can view THIS VIDEO that takes you through the steps of installing with Clockworkmod. Ignore the fact that it already has an OS on the G-Tab; you can do this with a fresh install as well.
Also, see THIS THREAD for step-by-step instructions. I'll fix the first post in the thread to reflect the change.
Here is the default Vegan wallpaper:
Thanks Trist-Wolf!!!
Updated to encompass ALL ROM flavors. If one is missing, or if you have useful information that you would like to see in the FAQ, please post or PM me directly.
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Rodderik's 1.2GHz Overclocked Kernel
Genocide_1.2GHzOC_EB13_Kernel_v0.2a.zip
Genocide_1.2GHzOC_EB13_Kernel_v0.2a.zip Mirror
Give Rodderik a thanks and buy him a beer, He paved the way for the Kernels with the first OC!!
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Thanks to ACS for the DK28 leak. Thanks to mysteryemotionz for some of the images.
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ViperROM [TRiNiTY v2.0] EXT4-RFS DK28 Dual 4.0.4
Added New Theme
Added ViperWheelWidget - Custom Viper Widget
Added ViperPad - Custom Viper App Pad (Based of the Palm's SwipePad App)
Removed A Few Scripts Causing Issues
Returned The Artificial Intelligence Sounds
Added TTS Back Into The ROM
Google Nav Works Again
New Boot Animation
Governor Killer Baked In
AOSP Lockscreen Added
Added New App Icons
Moved Data/Tweaks To System/Bin/Tweaks
Optimized More For Speed & Battery
Changed Browser Start Page - Team Vipers Official Site
Added Wallpaper, Wifi Tether, And Launcher Pro To SDCard (VIPERaddons)
Modified Hosts File
Modified Build.prop
Modified Android.policy.jar
Modified MMS.apk
Themed Dialer
Modified SettingsProvider.apk To Always Allow 3rd Party Apps Install
Added ViperComm Widget
Modified A Lot Of Images
New Sounds
ViperROM [FRoZeN] EXT4-RFS DK28 Dual 4.0.3
New Theme
New Shutdown Animation
New Transition Animations
Removed Some Scripts
Added Data/Tweaks
Governor Killer Baked In
Added A Few New Scripts
Modified For Speed
Modified For Battery Life
New Boot Animation
Custom Sounds - By Team Viper
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COMING SOON!
SDCARD Partitioning Tutorial.
I know that with EXT4, partitioning the sdcard can be a hassle. Here's a little workaround to help you get it partitioned the easiest way I know without having to mount systems and such in Terminal Emulator. This way makes you flash 2 seperate recoveries, but I would rather do this than the other methods which could take upwards of a half hour or even longer. I've seen people that were working on it for a couple hours. Without further adieu:
NOTE: If you are running RFS, just follow step 1. and you'll be done. If you are running EXT4, skip right to step 2. and follow from there.
1. If you are running RFS, then you do not need to follow any other steps. In the green CWM2.5.5 recovery, just go to "advanced" in recovery and choose the Partition option. It's going to give you two questions for sizes that you want. The first size is going to be the ext size. For this it will give you a few options, but I don't recommend choosing anything below 512. You will see all the options when they pop up, just choose what you feel most comfortable with. The next thing it's going to tell you to select is the swap size. I again don't recommend choosing anything below 128 for this option. You will again see a list of options, so choose what you feel most comfortable with.
2. If you are running EXT4, then follow these steps and you'll be up and running with your new partition very soon. First thing you need to do is gather all the tools you're going to need. Here are the list of tools you will need:
A. One Click Root & Recovery 2.5.5
B. One Click Root & Recovery 3.0.0.6
Quite the long list huh? lol ...I told you it's gonna be simple lol.
Download both of these files (if you don't have one or the other already) and extract them to an easy to find location on your computer somewhere.
3. Ok, you're going to do this just the same as you would if you were rooting your phone from a stock state. And to answer your question that's running through your head right now, No, this will not return you to RFS. You will still be on EXT4 the entire time, so there's not real need to backup your sdcard or worry about having to sit through the backup&restore again. Once again, to be very clear... Even though you are flashing cwm2.5.5 recovery, you will REMAIN EXT4. So let's continue. Make sure USB Debugging is on and plug your phone into your computer. Do NOT mount the sdcard, just have the phone plugged in. Open the One Click Root & Recovery 2.5.5, and run the program. When it's finished, your phone will reboot. Do NOT unplug it until the script is complete. The script will say "Operation Complete. Hit any button to continue" or something along those lines. Just hit a button and the script will automatically close. You can now reboot into recovery and you will see the 2.5.5 recovery with the green letters. If you don't have the green letters, then you didn't run the right One Click, and you should start over using the correct one lol . For those that successfully flashed the 2.5.5 recovery, move on to step 4.
4. If you have the green letters, then we'll continue, if not, repeat step 3. with the correct one click lol. Now that you have the green letters, revert to step 1. When you're finished following the same instructions from step 1, move on to step 5. If you have any issues with anything from step 1. (which you shouldn't, but if you do) click here to go to Mibbit's irc chat website. Along the top left side you will see 2 tabs labeled "Home" and "Connect". Make sure you are on the tab that says "Home". When on the tab labeled "Home", you will see the box in the middle of the page. Right beside the letters "IRC:" is a dropdown box. You're going to click on the dropdown arrow and select "EFNET". Next, you're going to enter your nickname, and finally, beside "channel:" type "#viper" and select "Go". That will bring you to Team Vipers chat where one of us will be able to help you.
5. Now that you are partitioned, it's time to restore the EXT4 recovery. If you do not restore the EXT4 recovery, you will not be able to flash any new ROM's or Kernels, so you MUST restore the correct recovery. To do so, you simply do the same steps. Make sure USB Debugging is turned on and plug your phone in. You do NOT need to mount. Now you simply run the 3.0.0.6 One Click Root & Recovery. Let it run through it's process and it will reboot itself. Do NOT exit out of the command prompt until it says "finished, press any key to continue". Once your phone reboots, you can then reboot into recovery and you will see that you have the orange letters again. When you see the orange letters, you now have a partitioned sdcard and you are back on the correct recovery.
**ONCE THE KERNEL IS RELEASED (Which should be within the next 24 hours as long as my testers don't see any issues) THEN MOVE ON TO STEP 6.**
6. Now that you're partitioned, the only thing left to do is flash the kernel. Connect your phone to your computer and copy the Kernel to your sdcard if you have not done so already. To flash it, just choose "Install zip from sdcard" followed by "Choose zip from sdcard" and simply navigate to where you stored it on your sdcard. That's all. It's quite quick and painless and you should be able to do it all within 10-15 minutes.
VIPERrom Store where everything is FREE!
**Cleaned up post 13 January**
**If you want mods and addons download viperstore from the market**
NOTE: stuff is still being ported to the new edify scripting required for clockworkmod 3.0.0.5 so if something doesn't work submit a ticket from our website and we will get it ported over as soon as we can. For now you can access the store's contents that have been converted here.
VIPERchat in your browser chat.efnet.org (enter your nickname and #viper for the channel name)
VIPERchat Downloadable Version VIPERchat.zip (3.38 MB)
Voice Apps were removed in 3.0.3 to save space but if you want them Voice Apps **UPDATED FOR NEW CLOCKWORK**
Stock Sprint Apps (install .apk like normal):
SprintDK28_Navigation.apk (5.6 MB)
SprintDK28_Nascar(updated).apk (385 KB)
SprintDK28_NFLMobile(updated).apk (510 KB)
SprintDK28_SprintTV.apk (879 KB)
SprintDK28_SprintTVWidget.apk (84 KB)
SprintDK28_SprintZone.apk (367 KB)
First to post on this thread besides u
But yea ill look into the link for you right now
if i find it ill give to u
Edit: Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724171
not sure if that will help will look for some more
Reserved.. always wanted to say that.
Nice and clean separate thread me like...
Do i sense a 3.0.1 update to be sweet! or is the current 3.0 this version?
Hi BT. Thanks for the great ROM. I am using 3.0 right now. What is the difference between 3.0 and 3.0.1? Thanks. Keep up the great work! And one quick question. When I try to install lagfix, everythiing works besides the last step, installing viperspeed. It says I cant install it because I dont have enough room. but I have 185MB free. any ideas?
Link? I hope it's not there or else I'll feel more jerky than usual. Oh and super-thanks for those file names on the battery mods, so important... I have a mess of files like GREENBATMODTHISTHAT with no versions or anything and I guess I didn't realize that I needed to keep mods organized by ROM.
azichek said:
Hi BT. Thanks for the great ROM. I am using 3.0 right now. What is the difference between 3.0 and 3.0.1? Thanks. Keep up the great work!
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3.0.1 is just a new name for it so if we make updates there's less confusion... It's still the same as 3.0, but hopefully this will eliminate some questions in the thread lol.
3.0.1 = 3.0 ...No new updates yet.
BUT!!!
Rodderik did make the battery mods!, check them out!
azichek said:
Hi BT. Thanks for the great ROM. I am using 3.0 right now. What is the difference between 3.0 and 3.0.1? Thanks. Keep up the great work!
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I think 3.0.1 is just the updated version of 3.0.
3.0.1 does have the aosp lock screen the 4g is fixed
and couple other things... At least that i think lol
Hope that helps
Added A2SD (Download Terminal Emulator, And type "start a2sd" followed by "launch a2sd" and it will back everything up on your sdcard)
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Can you please clarify this for me, because I tried earlier and it gave an error when trying to install the terminal. Also I have used linux before but never used a terminal on a phone before lol...can you write down a few steps for us newbies
Again Thank you for your work and to your team
Hey BT there is a app called WidgerLocker Lockscreen which lets you put any widget/app i believe on you lock screen that might be helpful i think..
Just installed it and brought back the aosp lock screen might wanna check it out... Send me a pm of ur email so i can send u the apk cause its a paid app
Another quick question BT, what are the other options for in the lagfix? Are they for future upgrades or not necessary at all?
Hey BT I just want to thank you for all your hard work and your great rom. I hope this hasn't been answered but is it necessary to remove my original root before flashing any of your roms? I have flashed most all of them and I have not deleted it. I'm not having any problems with 3.0. Thank you....
hemi dart said:
Hey BT I just want to thank you for all your hard work and your great rom. I hope this hasn't been answered but is it necessary to remove my original root before flashing any of your roms? I have flashed most all of them and I have not deleted it. I'm not having any problems with 3.0. Thank you....
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nope you don't have to...just wipe 3x, wipe cache 2x, and wipe dalvik cache ONCE and flash the rom then you are good to go (assuming you are using the correct modem and if not then flash it first with odin)
DAVenom said:
Hey BT there is a app called WidgerLocker Lockscreen which lets you put any widget/app i believe on you lock screen that might be helpful i think..
Just installed it and brought back the aosp lock screen might wanna check it out... Send me a pm of ur email so i can send u the apk cause its a paid app
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Widget locker is good, I installed it and then moved it to system apps. Works perfectly
Sent from my frozen epic4g
neuton said:
Another quick question BT, what are the other options for in the lagfix? Are they for future upgrades or not necessary at all?
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2.2 is for the vibrant, minfree is setting the phones task killer settings (I recommend doing this), restoring the boot animation gives you a new boot animation, you can set a schedule if you want, and of course all the uninstall options
Sent from my VIPERrom [TRiNiTY] DK28 3.0
BThomas22x said:
3.0.1 is just a new name for it so if we make updates there's less confusion... It's still the same as 3.0, but hopefully this will eliminate some questions in the thread lol.
3.0.1 = 3.0 ...No new updates yet.
BUT!!!
Rodderik did make the battery mods!, check them out!
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Haha thanks for clearing that up. I also sent you a pm about a weird lag fix problem i'm having. Thanks BT. The ROM is great.
Rodderik said:
nope you don't have to...just wipe 3x, wipe cache 2x, and wipe dalvik cache ONCE and flash the rom then you are good to go (assuming you are using the correct modem and if not then flash it first with odin)
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I have the correct modem and 3.0 is working great. I have tried most of the other roms and yours have been the best by far. I thank you guys for that.
When I restore data from cockwork it broke lagfix. Anywork around?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Bt, awsome work, wish I had you for a neighbor. Question, scince going to 3.0 my usb tether stopped working, is it not supported in 3.0 ?
!!This is ONLY for Toshiba Folio 100!!!
This Mod is based on Toshiba Stock with additions from Nvidia SDK and Blur to make a better functioning stock rom with google apps and better OpenGL ES support.
You can also follow updates on Twitter now: Dexter Picard (DexterPicard) on Twitter or
me for my excellent and continued development or you can visit my new homepage at Dexter's mods
for new users with latest 2.2.5.0131 firmware, here is a howto on reverting tablet to be able to install custom roms.
Wiki pages available here and here Other non-FolioMod , but folio100 threads Kernel&Tweaks & General questions thread
Please use these for non-FolioMod questions, like screen,battery etc...
Installation Instructions:
ALWAYS HAVE CHARGER CONNECTED WHEN UPDATING A FIRMWARE.
A FACTORY RESET IN RECOVERY MENU IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TOO.
download latest FolioBlur full zipfile- Extract contents to a folder and follow instructions below.
copy the update.zip from inside downloaded zipfile to the root of your sdcard, and insert sdcard into folio.
Enter "Recovery menu" when folio is just turned on and press (POWER) once and (VOL up) next.
press (VOL up) Factory reset or system update.
press(VOL down) to continue to system update.
press (VOL up) to confirm system update.
during installation progress bar will show har far it is.
folio will reboot after installation.
if you need to wipe, repeat the steps above without sdcard inserted, and you get into recovery menu. Press "HOME" button to see menu and choose "factory reset".
After reboot a BLACK screen appear for 1 or 2 minutes!! don't worry, its normal!
Rollback to original stock rom:Download Folio stock image for full restore to stock rom
extract zip to a folder, and from here follow steps 1 - 7 above, to install the update.zip .
This image is for rollback purpose, if you do not want the mod edition, here is the way back to stock rom.
Remember to run a factory reset before or after this stock rom install..
Latest Full update
FolioBlur v1.2
Patches
V1.2 power button fix - here
Installs like update.zip in regular recovery menu, so rename this file to update.zip after download and put on sdcard and install from recovery.
Old releases
FolioBlur v1.1
FolioBlur v1.0
Known issues (also reported by users)
- proper usb support. there is no active service handling it.
THANKS to
Weeds2000 , for the great help and fixes done so far for us (Orientation + paid apps, vold with NTFS corrections to FolioMod) + Kernel compiles
DerArtem - Compiling kernel + and being very active on getting 3G modem support for us on our folio!!
CHANGELOG
v1.2
3G enabled now.. works with many Huawei 3g usb dongles.
fixed orientation sensor with some games
Power button fix is added as extra (found fix in last moment) download patch to correct it.
v1.1
Flash 10.2 included and fully working now (tested with games + streaming media)
v1.0
Initial first release
Thanks to all those which have donated. Its truly appreciated to see people actually like this and would pay a little to get the improvements in place!!
Thanks!
WARNING: Use this image at your own risk and i take no responsibility if
you brick your tablet.. Image has been tested on a Toshiba Folio 100 and works fine if guidelines are followed.
NOTES on first release:
Reboot once after first bootup and launch screen has appeared, to enable non market apps install from ie. sdcard.
this is not available in this settings.
nice work, but could u post some screen shots of the homescreen and some other screens. this will make it easier for the people to choose from the different variations of custom roms u make for the folio.
kaivish said:
nice work, but could u post some screen shots of the homescreen and some other screens. this will make it easier for the people to choose from the different variations of custom roms u make for the folio.
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Was wondering the same
killerbie said:
Was wondering the same
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I cannot so easily provide it.. the screencapture function does not work on this framework, and no other utilities currently do snapshots.
and my camera pics are really bad.
does this one help
Image is online..
not sure yet on how to provide pictures...
Hi Dexter,
thanks for this great great ROM.
Now only two question:
1) Is possible to have italian language ?
2) I'm not able to go in sleep mode pressing the phisical on/off button on. Is it normal ?
Thanks a lot for your great work and sorry for my bad english.
ambste said:
1) Is possible to have italian language ?
2) I'm not able to go in sleep mode pressing the phisical on/off button on. Is it normal ?
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1) try MoreLocale2 from Market
2) yes, for now its actually a defect, i think keys layout somehow is wrong. it works fine on elocity.
Thanks for your fast reply.
Is possible put the folio in sleep mode with a soft button ?
try market, for a screen off widget? or so?
otherwise here and now, try to set screen timeout to a lower value?
I have only one question its possible czech language on this rom? thank.
Keyboard from FolioBlur
Hi,
how do I get the keyboard from the FolioBlur? Can I use the keyboard in Foliomod 1.4?
Regards
keiler1972 said:
Hi,
how do I get the keyboard from the FolioBlur? Can I use the keyboard in Foliomod 1.4?
Regards
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i don't if its possible... i think it needs some more work, to run on non-blur editions.
Dexter,
I really like this rom.
If you can fix the Flashplayer and USB issue. I think this ROM is beter then FolioMod rom.
Gtz
Jossie
Really surprised with motorola the phones that i used to have from them whore fiasco after fiasco to the point that i promised never to buy none off their products ever again even if they wore painted in gold but lately i have have seen great stuff from them and a proof is this blur rom to our beloved (thanks to you Dexter) folio... Really some nice apps from motorola like the possibility to in the browser of your pc control your device very simple...And the media server app very very easy to use...
fernando nogueira said:
Really surprised with motorola the phones that i used to have from them whore fiasco after fiasco to the point that i promised never to buy none off their products ever again even if they wore painted in gold but lately i have have seen great stuff from them and a proof is this blur rom to our beloved (thanks to you Dexter) folio... Really some nice apps from motorola like the possibility to in the browser of your pc control your device very simple...And the media server app very very easy to use...
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+1 .. on mobiles, Blur is really kinda slow to use (except latest Defy), but with 1Ghz, it really kicks ass... its not much extra but its enough compared to a stock edition, and the fact they kept it simple and still kinda stock.
and no its not like ADW launcher, its more
Is it possible yo use the media streaming app and remote access app from this rom in ,let's say, foliomod?
Any chance will ever see gsm working on this?
I like this rom but the missing stuff from foliomod made return to foliomod1.3d anyway i am always installing new roms to explore...
keiler1972 said:
how do I get the keyboard from the FolioBlur? Can I use the keyboard in Foliomod 1.4?
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it was possible
take the lainIME.apk + /system/lib/libjni_latinime.so and copy to your FolioMod instead after install .. it replaces the old android keyboard but it works.
Dear Dexter,
it seams your website http://dext3r.komodin.org/folio100/ is currently unavailable, do you have a mirror for the zip of this ROM ?
Thanks
JCLB said:
Dear Dexter,
it seams your website http://dext3r.komodin.org/folio100/ is currently unavailable, do you have a mirror for the zip of this ROM ?
Thanks
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i don't have a mirror currently. seems to be down as HOST decided to mirror wiki leaks :-( bad for me..
6/5/2011 EDIT : Going to alter this post for two reasons. First, the information inside is pretty old news and stale for most, and not even very relevant for new users. Second, there is STILL confusion between these two branches that needs to be ironed out, imo.
6/20/2011 EDIT: Added some links to the assorted mods (and google searches for anything not on XDA, to abide by the rules). Also, goodintentions has a new site up that is VERY helpful for new user questions. It is here: http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com (I assume this link is OK to advertise, as it hasn't been pulled by the moderators yet).
If you are considering modding your new GTAB, I would suggest reading this. It's going to be a long read, but you'd rather not brick your device, right?
Some Terminology Pre-Reqs to Understand
"Soft-brick". The device is not booting up properly anymore, but is potentially fixable by using a tool called "nvflash".
"APX Mode". The is a low-level mode on the GTablet where you can makes repairs and un-brick the device.
"Nvflash". This is the name of the actual tool you use, when you are in APX mode.
"Clockworkmod". This is an alternate recovery tool. It adds a few things that the 1.1-based stock recovery does not have, such as full image backups, wiping user data and SD repartitioning. The 1.2-based stock recovery is a little better, but clockworkmod still has more options than 1.2 standard recovery
"/data partition". This is the area on the device where all your user data and user apps reside. A factory reset will wipe this area.
"/sdcard partition". This is the area on the device where all your content resides. It's also the area that gets mounted on your PC.
"Data wipe" or "User data wipe". This is a factory reset -- all user apps and data will be erased. Content in the device's /sdcard is not touched.
"SD repartition". This is a data wipe and a wipe of /sdcard. So both areas are erased.
"ROM" as defined for use should be considered a BOOT ROM. This is the base program running on your tablet, like an operating system it is the first line of code to load and while not every rom is a full replacement of the viewsonic operating system only one can be loaded at a time. (thanks mERRIL!)
"Kernel" as used here is the tablets details and settings written out so the software knows how to interact with the hardware. This is where things like overclocking can be done, along with changing the way your backlight or wifi utilizes power. (thanks mERRIL for both of these!)
Two Development Branches, and How to Check which version you have
This is the FIRST thing any new Gtablet user should check imo, before you attempt to mod your device. Viewsonic / US Merchants released a new development branch with a new bootloader and kernel (which they later pulled), and older mods do NOT play nice with it. There have been reports that at least a few TigerDirect users have gotten 4349 OOTB.
So, to check which branch you are on if you are on STOCK: Go to Settings -- About Tablet -- Tapu UI Version. If your firmware starts with "1.1", then you are on the 1.1 (old) branch. If your firmware starts with "1.2", then you are on the 1.2 (new) branch. Also an obvious difference between the two is that the 1.2 branch adds a lockscreen to the tablet.
The "Two Cliffs" analogy
Try to think of these two branches as two cliffs. If you are on either side and want to mod your device, the safest way is to use a mod that is built around the branch you are on. Here on XDA Developers site, most of their mods and custom kernels are based on the 1.1 branch (as of this writing 6/14/11 EDIT: That seems to be changing). For 1.2 based mods, there are several options but most of them are not posted here on XDA. So you have options regardless of which branch you are on. There is no advantage of using one over the other, except possibly vendor support - 1.1 is still the ROM offered by the vendor, given that their one released 1.2 ROM was pulled.
It is possible to jump from 1.1 to 1.2, and back again. But think of this as a bridge between the two. I have done extensive tests in the last month on this, and it does work MOST of the time if you follow directions. But even when doing everything right , there is still a small chance that you will "fall of the bridge" and into the abyss (soft-brick). And if you attempt to jump between them with clockworkmod, you will fall for sure, 100% of the time. Think of clockworkmod as a "bridge that is out".
The most sturdy bridge, going on my own testing, is the one based on build 1.1-3588 full stock. This makes sense because this is what Viewsonic would want you to be on, before jumping to 1.2. The reverse (1.2-4349 stock, for example) is also fairly sturdy. But again, it is a higher risk than staying within the same branch.
I'm on a 1.2-based stock ROM. What are my modding options?
If you are on the 1.2 branch, there are actually quite a few options right now. The challange for a user is finding them and understanding that you have to be careful if you try to use a 1.1 mod instead (see the "Two Cliffs Analogy", above).
The current 1.2 based options on XDA (as of 6/16/11) are:
- Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 6
- Beasty's 2.2.1 ROM (Adam) + Clemsyn ver 11 1.5ghz kernel
- Clem / roebeet Honeycomb alpha combo (this is a Clem creation and is actually forked from my own HC port)
- Honeycomb Android Illuminate for The Gtablet
- Gingerbread Rom Collection for Bootloader 1.2 (these are CM7 ROMs ported to the 1.2 bootloader)
The current 1.2 based options NOT hosted on XDA (as of 6/16/11) are:
- Honeycomb for GTAB - Flashback
- Century Eyes (Froyo based "EDEN" port)
- Mountain Laurel (Froyo based "TapnTap" port)
- Brilliant Corners (Froyo based "VEGA"/"Viewpad" port)
- Bottle of Smoke Honeycomb port
Pershoot and Clem both have 1.2 kernels that you can use, as of this writing. Not all of that information is here, some are on other sites.
I'm on a 1.1-based stock ROM. What are my modding options?
On XDA, there are still a number of mod options and customized kernels, at your disposal. Again, a 1.1 to 1.1 mod should be fairly safe to attempt. If you need to jump to 1.1 from 1.2, I would recommend reading the modder's post to see if there are instructions for 1.2 jumpers.
The current 1.1 based options on XDA (as of 6/16/11) are:
- VEGAn-Tab Froyo Build
- ZPad Clean v3.0 for gTablet
- VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition
- G-Harmony Gingerbread 2.3.4 with Honeycomb elements
- Calkulin's G-Tab [ 3991 l Battery Saver script w/ Profiles ]
- Evervolv | GRJ22/Android 2.3.4
- Gingerbread-gtab-deck
- GtabComb for Bootloader 1.1 Gtablet\Zpad T (this is a zyhong creation and is actually forked from my own HC port)
- TNT Lite Froyo (similar to Calkulin's ROM, and currently retired)
- gADAM Froyo (currently retired, as well)
The current 1.1 based options NOT hosted on XDA (as of 6/16/11) are:
- Cyanogenmod 7.x
There are also a few custom kernels for 1.1, specifically the ones by Pershoot and Clemsyn, here at XDA.
OK, so I've confirmed that I'm on one dev branch but I want to use a mod that's on another dev branch - what do I do?
My suggestions:
1- Read the modder's first post, for possible instructions.
2- If there are no instructions for branch jumpers, DO NOT assume that it's safe to jump. Ask the modder first, to be sure.
I am generalizing here, but the older 1.1 mods might not have instructions for 1.2 users, as 1.2 didn't exist at the time the mod was created. Imo, the SAFEST way to jump to a mod that's on another branch is to use stock. So 3588 stock to 4349 stock (using standard recovery) to go up, and 4349 stock to 3588 stock (using standard recovery) to go down. The main reason why it's the safest is because stock has the bootloader image in there, which is required to jump.
Also, gojimi has a post with instructions for 1.2 to 1.1 downleveling: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036956
I attempted a 1.1 to 1.2 (or vice versa) jump, and now I'm stuck at the birds. Is this a soft-brick?
Yes, it's a soft-brick if you are stuck at the birds. You'll need nvflash the device to fix it. There is information here on XDA on how to do that, or you can find this on other tablet sites.
I attempted a 1.1 to 1.2 (or vice versa) jump, and now I'm stuck at the GTablet screen, or I'm boot looping. Is this a soft-brick?
Probably not - more likely is that you just need to do a data wipe, or a SD repartition if that does not work.
I have a Hannspad (or an Olipad) - does this apply to me?
I believe that it does, going on what I've read. Both these devices seem to be based on the TapUI, and the 1.2 development branch. So attempting a 1.1 GTAB ROM will likely have the same pitfalls. Also keep in mind that even 1.2-based GTAB ROMs have issues. for example, the Hannspad can boot a 1.2-based ROM (like "Bottle of Smoke") but the side keys won't work because the hardware is different. I don't have these devices myself, but I am going on third-party information.
Roebeet, can I safely install over the 3588 Stock Enhancement and Market Fix? I hate to lose the Market but definitely don't want to deal with a brick right now. Another user indicated he/she installed the update over a similarly configured machine and it worked but then applied the Stock Enhancement and Market fix and soft bricked.
I appreciate all the work you do for other users, including me.
interesting!!!
I love my devs!!! Seriously you guys rock!!!
P.S. I am sticking with Vegan GingerEdition
Great post and good info roebeet - stickied for the immediate future.
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Roebeet, can I safely install over the 3588 Stock Enhancement and Market Fix? I hate to lose the Market but definitely don't want to deal with a brick right now. Another user indicated he/she installed the update over a similarly configured machine and it worked but then applied the Stock Enhancement and Market fix and soft bricked.
I appreciate all the work you do for other users, including me.
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I haven't tested all scenarios, as there are just too many of them. I specifically picked VEGAn as I know that's a very popular ROM and I could see new stock users flashing to that.
Rule of thumb: If you are going from a 1.1-based ROM to a 1.2-based ROM (or vice versa) and use clockworkmod, you will soft-brick your device.
Great work! More coffee for Roebeet
I guess ... better stick to TNT Lite 4.4 for now.
I am curious about (not in any hurry tho)
cwm+TnT Lite 4.4 ->fixrecovery.sh -> stock 3588 ->OTA 4349
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msu_sparty.
I ran 3991 for a good while during the time the Wooters needed help.
I tried to install the Enhancement Pack on 3991 and it semi-bricked my
G-Tablet.
I wouldn't try it until someone tests it for sure -- unless you want to
be the tester!!!???
Rev
cbay said:
Great work! More coffee for Roebeet
I guess ... better stick to TNT Lite 4.4 for now.
I am curious about (not in any hurry tho)
cwm+TnT Lite 4.4 ->fixrecovery.sh -> stock 3588 ->OTA 4349
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cwm+TnT Lite 4.4 ->fixrecovery.sh -> OTA 4349. This might work. Haven't tested it yet, but I will. It worked for build 3991, so it might work with 4349.
EDIT: One test, one success. Again, YMMV.
As a new tab owner where do I find the build number please?
Thank you
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cwm+TnT Lite 4.4 ->fixrecovery.sh -> OTA 4349. This might work. Haven't tested it yet, but I will. It worked for build 3991, so it might work with 4349.
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Does fixrecovery.sh also add/enable the OTA updater? Or is there a update.zip for 4349 somewhere?
thanks for all the work,
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Can 3588 enhancement be loaded with gapps for android market?
SoCal2 said:
As a new tab owner where do I find the build number please?
Thank you
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Just go to settings-about device
butchconner said:
msu_sparty.
I ran 3991 for a good while during the time the Wooters needed help.
I tried to install the Enhancement Pack on 3991 and it semi-bricked my
G-Tablet.
I wouldn't try it until someone tests it for sure -- unless you want to
be the tester!!!???
Rev
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Can you point me in the right direction to unbrick this thing? It semi-bricked mine, and I don't know where to start.
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As a new tab owner where do I find the build number please?
Thank you
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Settings about
Thank god I was impatient and installed vegan 5.1.1 before this happened! Was waiting for ota 3588 before root as I was on 3389 this morning. I'm sure you guys won't be long figuring out if there anything worthwhile here.
cbay said:
Does fixrecovery.sh also add/enable the OTA updater? Or is there a update.zip for 4349 somewhere?
thanks for all the work,
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No, it does not. All it does is flashes back 3588 recovery which is the recovery needed to flash between a 1.1-based and 1.2-based ROM.
yay! what we all knew to be the case a month ago is finally confirmed.
SoCal2,
The version number etc. is at Setting/About.
Rev
just lou,
A good start would be to read this thread. If you can do this procedure, it will NVFlash you back to stock version 2638 -- which we call bekit 1105 a lot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950
Once you get to 2638, you can set up wifi and it will fairly quickly bring you an OTA Update notice and you can move up to 3588 -- and you can go where you want
from there.
Rev
Well best I recall mine was running 3588--whatever upgraded when I got it a couple weeks ago.
Sae the upgrade a few minutes ago, and opted to load it.
Now sits at "home", shows current (working) time, that I have linksys, that it is charged ((86%) and that sound is on.
Nothing else works. Oh yes, there is lower right hand icon showing an open padlock.
This came up after upgrade. I've powered off and on a couple of times.
Any recommendations?
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Since "official" nightlys have not been compiling for the g-tablet, I have been compoiling them myself on my personal computer. I'll compile the source every so often and upload it here https://www.dropbox.com/s/w3vhon1u5a2orsk/smb_a1002/kang?v=l. The time stamp in the file name (MMDDYYYY-HHMM) is the time that the repo sync was done.
In the meantime I'm setting up an old computer that I have as a buildbot to automatically compile every night for us. I'll let you guys know when I have it up and running.
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I thought it might be nice to get a thread going for discussion on the CM7 port for harmony for our gtablet device. There are nightly builds which are starting to incorporate some great things such as video acceleration and the new google release of 2.3.4 could be around the corner. In fact some 2.3.4 code made it into nightly#60.
I am in no way associated with CM7. If someone from CM7 or someone in some way associated with CM7 wants to run this thread or create a similar one please do so.
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Rule #1 of CyanogenMod: Don't ask about release dates.
CM7 Harmony Stable Releases
http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=harmony&type=stable
CM7 Harmony Nightly Releases
http://mirror.teamdouche.net/?device=harmony&type=nightly
Changelog
http://cm-nightlies.appspot.com/?device=harmony
Tablet Tweaks II (original TT is already incorporated)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002000
For firsties...
How-To Guide:
(slightly edited from Wiki http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Viewsonic_G_Tablet:_Full_Update_Guide)
Before you do anything — Make a backup
Don't forget to back up your data. If you have synced the device with a Google account, then the contacts, calendar, Gmail & select other Google-related data will not be lost and will come back after the next sync. However, you should backup anything you want to keep that is not stored on the SD card:
Bookmarks,
Applications; use Titanium Backup or the Astro File Manager, for example,
Any application data not on the SD card.
It would also be a good idea to backup everything stored on the SD card in the rare case the SD card must be formatted to resolve any major problems.
Backup for Root Users is a free application that can assist with backing up your data.
Installing ClockworkMod Recovery
For this guide, it is not necessary to root the Viewsonic G Tablet in order to flash CyanogenMod. You can simply install ClockworkMod Recovery & continue on.
Warning: Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the Viewsonic G Tablet will void the warranty.
Download the ClockworkMod package: Download
Unzip the ClockworkMod package & copy the recovery folder & the update.zip to the root of the internal memory (NOT in any folders & NOT to the removable SD card).
Power off the Viewsonic G Tablet and reboot holding the Volume Up button and the Power button until the device is in the stock recovery.
While in the stock recovery, use the Volume buttons to navigate to the apply update.zip & press the Home button to select it.
Once the it the update.zip is applied the Viewsonic G Tablet will have ClockworkMod Recovery. Please continue to the next section.
Flashing CyanogenMod
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adampdx said:
...according to this tweet we're not supposed to flash between the stable releases and the nightlies. ....
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jerdog said:
Echoing the above -
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER ON THE VIEWSONIC GTABLET!!!!! IT WILL BORK YOUR DEVICE 99% OF THE TIME. MAGIC VALUE MISMATCH AND OTHER ASSORTED ERRORS.
We've been dealing with these issues for months now - don't discount because you think you know better because you've used it on XYZ phone.
IT CAUSES ISSUES ON THE GTABLET. PLEASE EDIT YOUR OP TO REFLECT THIS. THERE ARE POSTS ALL OVER HERE DETAILING THIS. PLEASE ALSO POST A LINK TO BEKIT's CWM .8 - THAT IS THE ONE THAT WAS MODIFIED TO WORK WITH THE GTABLET GIVEN THE MULTIPLE QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTITIONS AND WHAT NOT.
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Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Viewsonic G Tablet should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Having issues with finding your Internal Storage?
Check your fstab. CM has a different paradigm. See below from maxdamage2122
maxdamage2122 said:
This is a flashable zip file that I have created to backup the vold.fstab file and replace it with one that mounts the internal storage as /sdcard.
http://goo.gl/DS8u9
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Edit: Thanks and props to the CM team and all involved. No thanks to me, I am just a copy/past whore.
Edit: Removed RomManager Method (thanks badfrog and jerdog)
Edit: Added reference to fstab mod. Thanks maxdamages 2122
Do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
Great job Oozura. Make sure Mad-Murdoch links this thread in his post in the nook forum. I had volunteered to do the same but he didn't get back to me. I'm a long time CM nightlies user on Droid, and now on GTab as well. I'll post as much as I can here.
And that bad frog is right. Use bekit's 0.8 GTab recovery and forget about Rom Manager. You'll just end up having to nvflash...
Thanks!
MC
thebadfrog said:
Do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
do not use rom manager on the gtab
do not use anything but bekit 0.8 recovery
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Are you sure about this? If so I dont mind editing that part of the CM instructions.
Echoing the above -
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER ON THE VIEWSONIC GTABLET!!!!! IT WILL BORK YOUR DEVICE 99% OF THE TIME. MAGIC VALUE MISMATCH AND OTHER ASSORTED ERRORS.
We've been dealing with these issues for months now - don't discount because you think you know better because you've used it on XYZ phone.
IT CAUSES ISSUES ON THE GTABLET. PLEASE EDIT YOUR OP TO REFLECT THIS. THERE ARE POSTS ALL OVER HERE DETAILING THIS. PLEASE ALSO POST A LINK TO BEKIT's CWM .8 - THAT IS THE ONE THAT WAS MODIFIED TO WORK WITH THE GTABLET GIVEN THE MULTIPLE QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTITIONS AND WHAT NOT.
Search for the endless threads on hard bricked and soft bricked tabs from using rom manager on the gtab. And before all you fanbois jump in and tell me you had no problems understand this....there are at least 2 different partitioning setups on the Gtab from the factory. Sometimes you can't even boot after flashing Gingerbread roms without nvflash.
MicroChip said:
Great job Oozura. Make sure Mad-Murdoch links this thread in his post in the nook forum. I had volunteered to do the same but he didn't get back to me. I'm a long time CM nightlies user on Droid, and now on GTab as well. I'll post as much as I can here.
Thanks!
MC
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Been a long time droid, dInc user. I had sent you a PM about half way through the OP but decided what the heck. I hope this helps keeps discussion in one place for our gtab and CM7 (soon to be 7.1)
Oozura said:
Are you sure about this? If so I dont mind editing that part of the CM instructions.
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Yes, I'm sure he is sure about this. Do NOT use Rom Manager to install any of the roms or to update CWM. Only use bekit 0.8 recovery.
I don't even install Rom Manager on my Gtab.
thebadfrog said:
Search for the endless threads on hard bricked and soft bricked tabs from using rom manager on the gtab. And before all you fanbois jump in and tell me you had no problems understand this....there are at least 2 different partitioning setups on the Gtab from the factory. Sometimes you can't even boot after flashing Gingerbread roms without nvflash.
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Sounds good to me. I will take it out. As long as the other method works then no need to make anyone cry over a bricked tab.
+10000 I learned this the hard way on day one.
Sent from my CM7 GTablet
Oozura said:
Sounds good to me. I will take it out. As long as the other method works then no need to make anyone cry over a bricked tab.
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Please - don't just take it out - add a warning about it. And provide the link to the known working CWM (Bekit .8).
RomManager method removed
OP Edited. Thanks.
jerdog said:
Please - don't just take it out - add a warning about it. And provide the link to the known working CWM (Bekit .8).
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I quoted your post. Link was already there to correct version in the clockwork mod package. thanks.
Thank you. There is something flakey about these devices and they don'y like Rom Manager
So who is using the latest nightly? I'm running 60 and seems stable. I occasionally get a stall on browser apps after a long sleep. But can't find any other issues.
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Oozura said:
So who is using the latest nightly? I'm running 60 and seems stable. I occasionally get a stall on browser apps after a long sleep. But can't find any other issues.
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I am. No issues to report, camera is still grainy. Video playback is still great.
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Hardware Decoding?
So I installed AOSP the other day (the one in the Dev forum) because it was claiming hardware acceleration. It loaded up and was super laggy, but also didn't play the same video files that Vegan 5 played. I loaded up CM7 today and found the same thing. It's not nearly as laggy as the AOSP build, but still does not play video. I get volume, but no sound. Am I mistaken is thinking that we in fact have hardware acceleration now?
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So I installed AOSP the other day (the one in the Dev forum) because it was claiming hardware acceleration. It loaded up and was super laggy, but also didn't play the same video files that Vegan 5 played. I loaded up CM7 today and found the same thing. It's not nearly as laggy as the AOSP build, but still does not play video. I get volume, but no sound. Am I mistaken is thinking that we in fact have hardware acceleration now?
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Progress is being made but we aren't there yet. Did you try mobo player? Engage software decoding and you'll be good to go.
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I've been using RockPlayer and havent had any issues. Most notably for me though was YouTube HD videos now play with no lag.
I think Irs421 is right. Its progress but not complete hardware acceleration until Nvidia releases GB drivers I would guess.
I figured as much. Progress, even slow progress, is good. I'm liking CM7 so far any how.
It took me forever to find this in the various threads in the development section so decided to post this for anyone who needs it.
Note: I have not *discovered* this, invented it or just made it work by luck. All
credit goes to the developers and early adopters who share their knowledge and
know how. These are just basic steps that is all.
Excuse the little influence I am picking up from the original thread.
#1 This post assumes the following:
a) You are on Timat 1.1
b) You have CWM installed (no reason you shouldn't have it installed if you are already on Timat)
c) You have downloaded the appropriate update file form this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165998
d) You have some basic flashing experience
#2 What needs to be done:
a) Download the file to your SDCARD downloaded from the above stated thread and rename it to update.zip (thought I didn't and it worked fine for me).
b) Reboot into recovery
c) Flash wipe / factory defaults
d) Go to advance and also wipe dalvik cache
e) Flash the above zip file
That is all. If you follow the above steps you should fine. I cannot stress this
enough please please do not restore data back ups from Titanium. Apps are fine.
At best its a hit or a miss so I would strongly advise against it.
Optional #1
You can also flash the new Timat Kernel once you finish flashing 3.2. For all the over clock goodness. Follow steps mentioned in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013
Optional #2
To enable display of all apps in the market you can follow this thread which works perfectly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168508
All credit goes to original OP's
This post is a mere guideline nothing else.
I hope this thread helps people. Once again I do not take credit for any of this.
PS: One last thing all the steps mentioned above have been tested by me and I have a perfectly working XOOM on 3.2 Rooted and @ 1.2Ghz.
Cheers.
This also works on stock 1.1 running tiamat 1.4. Thanks dude!
Excellent thread. These are the same steps that I followed, and it worked for me, without a hitch. Fwiw : this is the standard protocol that I follow on my Incredible, and Thunderbolt when flashing new roms, or major updates to roms. It always works, without fail. After a while, one gets pretty efficient at restoring everything. TB can create more problems than it solves. Congratulations to OP for a well written post, that's easy to follow.
Thanks bro, great write up.... answered a few of my questions.
thank you bro this is an Excellent thread i followed the steps to update my xoom
Is there any reason that this update process would NOT work if I was on the Tiamat 1.0 ROM (with the 1.4.4 Full_Throttle kernal)? I got sidetracked for the last couple of weeks and as I was getting ready to update to 1.1, I saw that 3.2 had dropped. Seems like it should work as well as it does for 1.1. Any obvious concerns?? TIA.
TBH I don't see any reason why it shouldn't.
Best to do a nandroid back up and have a go at it. Let us know how it goes.
Cheers
3.1 and tiamat 1.4.4
Help for a newbie.
I followed this procedure:
1 - Copied file to sd card and renamed to update.zip (in a windows computer)
2 - turned xoom on and wento to rom manager
3 - wiped user and dalvik cache
4 - Tried to load file from zip, but it was not possible to find the update .zip file.
After many trials rebooted.
System info showed the same 3.1 and Tiamamat 1.4.4
Opened rom manager again.
seleced install rom from sdcard
System backed up info and rebooted.
Had to reload all apps from store.
System info shows I am running 3.1 and Tiamat 1.4.4.
Also I keep receiving a message that there is a system update available.
I can't understand what I did wrong.
Can anyone help?
Thank you
how can i do this with 3g zoom