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[Q] Problems with AppStoreHQ on G Tab

Brand new G Tab owner. Just charged and started up last night. I received the notification of the 3389 release immediately and went ahead and let the update download and installed.
I'm just checking things out at this point keeping her stock for a while. I have a lot to learn about Android in general so I'm in no hurry to begin mods.
In just following the suggested links I ran into a problem with AppStoreHQ. There are two apps there, can't seem to find them on any of the other 'approved' app stores, Google TV Remote and the Nook reader from B&N.
I cannot install either of them, or any app for that matter, from AppStoreHQ. Anybody else having this problem.
I called Tech Support, thought it would be a good first test. I was surprised to get a real person in under 2 minutes. He was helpful, said he would try it on their G Tabs, and put me on hold. He came back in a couple of minutes and said they are having the same problem. He would report it to the software team and there should be a fix in 24 hours.
He also told there will be a general update for the G Tab in the next week.
Any help would be appreciated, even another way to get the apps I'm looking for.

ACDFx3 said:
Brand new G Tab owner. Just charged and started up last night. I received the notification of the 3389 release immediately and went ahead and let the update download and installed.
I'm just checking things out at this point keeping her stock for a while. I have a lot to learn about Android in general so I'm in no hurry to begin mods.
In just following the suggested links I ran into a problem with AppStoreHQ. There are two apps there, can't seem to find them on any of the other 'approved' app stores, Google TV Remote and the Nook reader from B&N.
I cannot install either of them, or any app for that matter, from AppStoreHQ. Anybody else having this problem.
I called Tech Support, thought it would be a good first test. I was surprised to get a real person in under 2 minutes. He was helpful, said he would try it on their G Tabs, and put me on hold. He came back in a couple of minutes and said they are having the same problem. He would report it to the software team and there should be a fix in 24 hours.
He also told there will be a general update for the G Tab in the next week.
Any help would be appreciated, even another way to get the apps I'm looking for.
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You might want to go investigate the custom firmware threads in the developer sub-forum... They all have a method for gaining near complete access to the market.
OTOH if you actually like the TapnTap UI, you can probably find the Nook and Google TV remote apks somewhere online, then read about using adb to install them from your computer, or how to enable installation from foreign source directly on the gTab(can't remember if it's on by default in stock or not since I gave up on TnT a LONG time ago and have pretty much settled on TnT lite ATM...)
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...just remembered... search this forum(and maybe the dev forum too) for info about applying some mods to stock firmware (root, Google market, etc.) if you REALLY want to stay stock... you're not going to learn a whole lot about Android in stock UI though as it's buried under the TapnTap UI... Vegan "ROM"(firmware) is closer to a vanilla Android 2.2 release...
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Installation from foreign source enabled by default, since there is no official Android Market, if it were disabled no software could be installed. If you find the '.apk' files download them to the device anf tap them then install.
3389 has a bad bug of slowing down when woken from sleep state. Only cure is to reboot. so you may want to look into one of the unofficial but from Viewsonic updated, if you want to keep that "stock' feel. If not there are many options for alternets that each have a loyal following.

[Q] Collaboration to Port android to wm8650

Good Day Everyone,
I have been searching the forums for a few days and installed a number of apk's all of which don't seem to work.
There seems to be so many posts on Chinese tablets and getting Android Market to work. And a number of work arounds that I have tried have so far been unsuccessful. Many of us have bought the WM8650 models (VIA8650,High-performance 800MHZ CPU+300MHZ).
So my question is can't we collaborate as a group who own these tablets to donate an amount (say $10 or $20 each) to the developer that ports an Android version which runs all the Google apps and Market?
That way we won't have to look for workarounds, and those who purchase after us will have a much easier upgrade path.

wm8650
KingsSon said:
Good Day Everyone,
I have been searching the forums for a few days and installed a number of apk's all of which don't seem to work.
There seems to be so many posts on Chinese tablets and getting Android Market to work. And a number of work arounds that I have tried have so far been unsuccessful. Many of us have bought the WM8650 models (VIA8650,High-performance 800MHZ CPU+300MHZ).
So my question is can't we collaborate as a group who own these tablets to donate an amount (say $10 or $20 each) to the developer that ports an Android version which runs all the Google apps and Market?
That way we won't have to look for workarounds, and those who purchase after us will have a much easier upgrade path.
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I have the wm8650 and can't access to the android market, even though there is an icon for it. I get an error that says, "Authentication error. Please check your account/password". Have you figured out the problem yet?

Not yet
Hi guytimes.
The Android Market apk that I loaded won't open, however it seems the pre-loaded Market app on the device only shows applications from China(did not return any results when I searched for Angry Birds). The icons look similar but I'm not sure if the pre-loaded app goes to the Official Android Market place.(If someone knows, please could you correct me?).
In the interim, to at least to get some apps loaded, I managed to get the application from Slideme ( an Android application website) which works well. It does not have all the apps on the official Market but it will let you download and install. I am still trying to find a way to get the Google apps and Market place working or to Port a different ROM to this type of device.

KingsSon said:
Hi guytimes.
The Android Market apk that I loaded won't open, however it seems the pre-loaded Market app on the device only shows applications from China(did not return any results when I searched for Angry Birds). The icons look similar but I'm not sure if the pre-loaded app goes to the Official Android Market place.(If someone knows, please could you correct me?).
In the interim, to at least to get some apps loaded, I managed to get the application from Slideme ( an Android application website) which works well. It does not have all the apps on the official Market but it will let you download and install. I am still trying to find a way to get the Google apps and Market place working or to Port a different ROM to this type of device.
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Wow, that stinks. I had no idea the marketplace was blocked on these devices. Please let me know if you find a real work around and I'll do the same.

Hi everyone,
I too opt-in for a possible collaboration.
I'm still waiting my baby to arrive.

Thanks
Thank you boshkop,
Let's hope we can get enough people to agree. And then a technical person to port Android for us.
By the way I found another nice app market at Androidpit

What do you mean by "porting the Android"?! The device already runs Android 2.2!! Am I missing something here?

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What do you mean by "porting the Android"?! The device already runs Android 2.2!! Am I missing something here?
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As far as I understood, he meant that Android market doesn't work and no apps can be installed even via .APK files, am I correct?

I just found a possible solution for the AndroidMarket (using the application Applanet).
Check here (the last post):
androidpit.com/en/android/forum/thread/420722/Table-7-wm8650-VIA-926-REVIEW

I have this tablet and I can tell you, it run 90% of the apk aplications
No need to have an android market. You can install the applanet market and get all free without registration and any complicated steps.
Now the only thing I'm searching is to know how to root the tablet.
I can access all the system files directly and edit any archive but need some special permisions.
Hopefully soon we can find soemthing for this awesome tablet.

rom
Hi everyone, I will have a ROM posted for the Eken m009s with the via 8650 cpu within the next few days, so far I removed the chinese apk's, a different lockscreen (froyo default), and launcher pro as the default home screen, also, Slide Me marketplace works perfectly on this, and Applanet does as well, the market I tried also fails to open.

iCracked said:
Hi everyone, I will have a ROM posted for the Eken m009s with the via 8650 cpu within the next few days, so far I removed the chinese apk's, a different lockscreen (froyo default), and launcher pro as the default home screen, also, Slide Me marketplace works perfectly on this, and Applanet does as well, the market I tried also fails to open.
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Awesome thanks. I will be waiting

I also needed to root this WM8650!! Pls anyone can help me to .... - 1. enable Ad-hoc Wifi connection and 2. Install the official Android Market apps! Thanks!

Did you ever post this rom?

There are lots of ROMs some of them still under development here:
techknow.freeforums.org

I really dont know how to tell which one mine is though? It is a MID tablet running android 2.2 froyo 7" display I can post my model number and other specs if you need them to be able to tell which one it is.
256mb ram

snareplayer1993 said:
I really dont know how to tell which one mine is though? It is a MID tablet running android 2.2 froyo 7" display I can post my model number and other specs if you need them to be able to tell which one it is.
256mb ram
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Unfortunately there are at least 3-4 models with same tech specs.
The only difference is their LED color or if they vibrate on startup or not...
So far, the only way with the custom ROMs for these tablets is trial-and-error.

I tried on last night and it is stuck on a loading screen tried the install again and nothing... mine has green led and does vibrate on startup

snareplayer1993 said:
I tried on last night and it is stuck on a loading screen tried the install again and nothing... mine has green led and does vibrate on startup
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Just keep trying with different ROMs made for the Green LED tablets.

Thats the problem the only roms I found that will actually load on my tablet dont work the other green led roms wont even load???

[Q] Firmware from different region?

Hi, I would like to ask if anyone knows if it is possible to update the transformer firmware manually with the files of a different region?
The reason I am asking is that I got my Transformer in Japan, and the update to honeycomb 3.1 is not released here yet. (its still 3.0)
Can I use the US, or WW firmware file to update without any problems?
I'm a little worried about losing functionality with the dock keyboard, since the layout for the Japanese model is a little different (different key-mapping).
Has anyone tried to do this?
Thanks!

yeah I really need to know this too. I love this tablet but the browser crashes alot and the keyboard is laggy plus the video is horrible and staggered both on youtube and from the memory so I'm hoping the update will fix this but for some reason Japan hasn't gotten the update which is driving me crazy
Cheers for a response in advance

So... has anyone tried this?
I want 3.1, but I don't want to brick my transformer (><)

You can try PRIME 1.5 version, It's more optimized than the stocks firmware. But other firmware should works fine.

thanks makec3rt
I don't know anything about custom roms. I read the post that you linked to. But, I don't 100% understand what the point of this rom is..? Why use it instead of the stock?
Also, am I likely to have issues with the keyboard layout if I install this? And what happens to the pre-installed apps (like polaris office etc)?

You can read the change logs at there. With PRIME 1.5, you will have root access, which allow you access/modify/remove stocks apps you don't wan't, and system files etc..and not limited as the stocks firmware.
Keyboard layout should works fine, you can always change keyboard layout in the settings.
All pre-installed apps are still there.

Hi guys! I've got the same problem: my EEE Pad is from Deutschland (Build number: HRI66.DE_epad-8.2.3.13-20110511) and THE ONLY language is Deutcsh (no other languages are available in the menu). MoreLocale doesn't really help.
Cause I don't know Deutsch at all I wonder if it's possible to change firmware for US/WW/CN or anything else that would have several languages to choose from.
And what I have to do for that.

Installing a foreign SKU will void your warranty, that's for sure.

[Q] Where to start with rooting an Archos 35 "Smart Home Phone"

Hey everyone:
I am not really sure where to start, but ill give it a shot:
My wife wants a home phone, and I don't really feel it's necessary, but I kept seeing the Archos 35 Smart home phone, I couldn't find it anywhere, went to eBay.co.uk and found a place selling them, called them, got it shipped to me.
After figuring out some minor power adaptor related issues, I now have a working Archos android home phone.
Basically it has Android 2.2 and I would like to root it, cook/install a custom ROM and get the Android Market on it, but I have no idea where to start.
I have rooted several different phones and installed all kinds of custom ROMs, (including some of the hardest phones to unlock/root, like Moto Atrix, Telus HTC Desire HD, etc.) So ability is not an issue. I have just never been the first to have a phone, or a need to figure out how to root/cook my own ROM.
Where do I start? I want to make this baby all it can be!
I also know this phone is coming to North America in the next few months, so this development could potentially help some NA users in the future.
I am able to install from unknown sources, so that may help with known root methods...
Please, if you are in the know, let me know what I need to do. Keep in mind that this would be the first time I would be doing it, so step-by-step instructions, or a link to a place that can give me step-by-step directions would be nice.
Thanks!

Any ideas? I want to be able to integrate my gmail account... you cant even do that out of box...

ScottRTL said:
Any ideas? I want to be able to integrate my gmail account... you cant even do that out of box...
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I would like to know more about that phone model.
I hope somebody helps you.
Can you block phone numbers to avoid scam calls or telemarketing with it?

Superoneclick. Z4root. Gingerbreak. There are others you may get lucky.
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk

Go to AppsLib and install ArcTools - that will get you started and let you install Market, GMail etc. Had my Smart Home Phone about a week now and trying to iron out some bugs.
Caller ID has stopped displaying so I did a reset and now I have lost all the default Archos apps including AppsLib!
Will have to get the latest Firmware online and reinstall

com.nvidia.cap

Anybody know what com.nvidia.cap is for,what it does?

iamborba said:
Anybody know what com.nvidia.cap is for,what it does?
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I don't have this installed by default so it must be something you installed from the nvidia market thingy?

Thanks sbdags,was wondering because titanium backup has this listed with a line through it just like it had a google chrome item that prevented me from installing chrome.thought it might be something important.But if it's not in your install then it must be from an app i uninstalled.

I have been searching high and low for an answer for this question myself. I don't think it's something that was installed through tegrazone because i never used tegrazone to install anything. It shows up in the list of titanium backup apps just like an app that has been backed up and uninstalled but clicking it reveals that there is no backup of it and it can't be deleted. Flashing a new rom does not remove it either. I managed to track it down with a root explorer app a couple of roms ago and it was a zero size file that i was unable to delete and i cannot remember where it was located, but now i am running your newest updated stock rom sbdags, and if i remember correctly, the file system has changed, and i am having trouble finding it now. Searching the internet for this only gets you this page and a couple other pages in some sort of asian language that are for an lg phone and have nothing to do with our tablet, nor do they make much sense when translated but i have actually lost hours of sleep over this stupid little file so if anyone can help me figure out what it is, how to either get rid of or restore it, or at least get over it, i would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

A string search across the complete ROM finds the string "/data/data/com.nvidia.cap" in /system/lib/libnvcap.so and libnvcap_video.so. Looks like libraries for audio/video capture. What these libraries store in that file is unknown, probably some configuration settings or debug log output.

So why would it show up in tb and does yours show up as a zero size file too?

iamborba said:
Anybody know what com.nvidia.cap is for,what it does?
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Are you completely stock? It could be that GlowBall game that comes pre downloaded on the TF700.
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

No i have the latest stock rom sbdags put out a couple days ago with max v3 kernel but i did uninstall that glowball thing. Do you still have glowball on yours?
Edit¦ I went and reinstalled glowball and com.nvidia.cap was still there. It's definitely not glowball.

A search on the internet for what a .cap file actually is can be quite confusing lol. You come up with several different answers, but the one that seems to make the most sense in this day and age and this situation is the one about data packet capturing, seeing as how the governments of the world have decided that spying on private citizens is more important than personal freedom and google (android) is one of bilderbergs most proud constructs.

screamnslave said:
A search on the internet for what a .cap file actually is can be quite confusing lol. You come up with several different answers, but the one that seems to make the most sense in this day and age and this situation is the one about data packet capturing, seeing as how the governments of the world have decided that spying on private citizens is more important than personal freedom and google (android) is one of bilderbergs most proud constructs.
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Paranoid? The file is related to the audio/video capturing libraries. The government and corporate spying is done server side.

Lol i dont put anything past them anymore

iamborba said:
Anybody know what com.nvidia.cap is for,what it does?
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I have rooted my TF700 for first time last week. Loaded Titanium straight away. Deleted Glowball - com.nvidia.cap showed up with a line through it - frightened the life out of me "What had I done?". The tablet seems rooted and otherwise good. To my limited experience it seems to be part of games Nvidia and not the main Nvidia systems. I have read the posts on this - most is over my head - I will stay with it and hope to learn!

iamborba said:
Anybody know what com.nvidia.cap is for,what it does?
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You can remove the file (as far as I can tell) with Titanium's Orphan Remover, but when you reboot, it reappears.
My TF700T is rooted, but I have yet to unlock the boot sector (and won't until the warranty is expired). Tegra is installed, but most of the other "junk" apps have been moved to user memory and many of these have been uninstalled).