Database Info

Google Market

Is there any way to install google market in the G tablet running original stock firmware?
If so, What are the steps?
Also, I tried going to the new google market website but no luck.
Help... please.
I am new to this... the G tablet is my 1st android devide.
Any info will be appreciated!!!

Naysses said:
Is there any way to install google market in the G tablet running original stock firmware?
If so, What are the steps?
Also, I tried going to the new google market website but no luck.
Help... please.
I am new to this... the G tablet is my 1st android devide.
Any info will be appreciated!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not aware of any way to install Android Market on the Stock OS,
As for the market website, I don't see why you would'nt be able to download apps from there so thats a first for me.
Have you tried going into your "My Market Account" settings and adding/editing your "My Devices" list?
This is just a wild guess since I had my device rooted and customed 1 hour after first taking it out of the box.
If no go with the web market, I might suggest you root your device and flash TnT Lite since it is simular to the Stock OS.
G'Luck!

there is but its a PITA. The Rev has written some instructions on doing this but I cant find them. (Do many worthless threads). If you want to search for them then you may find them or just read this and add a custom rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
This also helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892090

The instructions below are a more concise compilation of instructions that can be found in various posts in the XDA Developer section. Use at your own risk. These instructions are what I used to update my Stock TNT 3588 to be able to use the Google Android Market, using ClockWorkMod. The ClockWorkMod install instructions can be found below in this post.
Get Generic Enhancement Pack v1: h+t+t+p+colon+slash+slash+www+.+multiupload.com/6IFY1JDSJQ (Use with Stock TNT 3452 and higher). This will allow for downloading of file TnT_Enhancement_3452_v1.rar. Unzip this .rar file which will produce files ‘update.zip’ and ‘recovery/command’
These procedures do not install a new ROM but updates existing Stock TNT to:
1) Run faster (Installs more current Nvidia drivers)
2) Install Google APPS (Google Android Market, GMAL, etc. – all except Calendar and Contacts which can be added separately from the android market)
Install Performance Pack For Stock TnT 3452 and above using ClockWorkMod
Step 0.
Install ClockworkMod.
Clockworkmod v.8 (only update.zip file)
h+t+t+p+colon+slash+slash+www+.+.mediafire.com/?dvleg4oatkfxm7w
See ClockWorkMod install instructions at bottom of this post
Step 1.
Delete the update.zip and recovery folder from your tablet (the ones we copied to install ClockworkMod). Don’t worry, this won’t uninstall ClockWorkMod.
Step 2.
From the Downloaded Generic Enhancement Pack v1 (See Link above), rename update.zip to ‘Generic Enhancement Pack v1.zip’ (or ‘whatever name.zip’ you want to name the zip file). The ‘recovery/command’ folder and file won’t be needed by ClockWorkMod.
Step 3.
Create a folder on your gtablet's internal storage (SDCARD) called ROMs.
(Do this by plugging your tablet into your computer, activating USB storage on your tablet, and then a "Removable" drive will pop up in "My Computer". Open that up, right click -> new -> folder.)
Unzip the ‘Generic Enhancement Pack v1.zip’ to that folder. (Leave it zipped, Clockwork will install it from the .zip file as is).
Step 4.
Turn off your device.
Step 5.
Boot into ClockworkMod. (Press the power button and the volume+ button at the same time until the Viewsonic splash screen pops up, release, then you should see “Detect a recovery key pressed”. After that it will think for a few seconds and then it should boot into ClockworkMod)
Step 6.
Breathe. This is where we are going to back up your tablet…just in case.
Navigate down to “Backup and Restore” using the volume buttons. When that is highlighted press the home button to select it.
Navigate to “Backup”, press the home button to select it…and it will back up your tablet. This will take some time (varies depending on how much stuff you have on there).
Step 7.
Navigate down to “mounts and storage” using the volume buttons. When that is highlighted press the home button to select it.
Step 8.
We want to mount “/system” and “/data”, so if it says “mount /system” that means system is not mounted yet.
Highlight “mount /system” and press the home button. The line should change to read “unmount /system”
Next, highlight “mount /data” and press the home button. The line should change to “unmount /data”
After the first line reads “unmount /system” and the second line reads “unmount /data” you’re done with this step, press the back button to go back to the main menu.
Step 9.
This is the step that we actually flash the ROM in.
Navigate down to “install zip from sdcard” and press the home button to select that option at the menu.
Then, navigate to “choose zip from sdcard” and press the home button to select that option.
Navigate to the line that reads “ROMs” and press the home button to select that option.
Navigate to the line that reads “Generic Enhancement Pack v1.zip” …for enhancement file you are flashing and press the home button to select that option.
Navigate to the line that reads “Yes – Install yourzipfile.zip” and press the home button to select that option.
You will now see it do its thing. When complete you will see something along the lines of “install zip from sdcard complete” at the bottom of the screen.
Press the back arrow over and over again until you get to the Clockwork’s main menu.
Step 10.
Here is where we prepare the system to run the new ROM.
Navigate down to “mounts and storage”, select it, and mount “/system” and “/data” again as in steps 7 and 8. Note that “/data” may already be mounted (showing “unmount /data”).
Back up to Clockwork’s main menu.
Navigate to “wipe data/factory reset”, select it. Navigate down to “Yes – delete all user data”, and select it to wipe out user data and all the cache. (You need to do this for the update to function correctly)
Now, navigate to the top option “reboot system now” and select it. Your tablet will now reboot. It may take up to 15 minutes to start up the first time. as it rebuilds the user data and cache for this ROM.
If your tablet bootloops (not likely with the performance pack)… Press and hold the power button to shut the device down. Boot back into Clockwork. Select the advanced option at the bottom, then go to “partition SD card”, for the first option select 2048, and for the second option select 0. Then, redo steps 7-10. This erases all data on your tablet, including backups.
Quick Market Fix (Follow Exactly) to be able to have access to all APPS in the Market.
Make sure Market is running, do search for tv.com, adw launcher, zeam launcher, launcher pro (they will not show up).
If you don't do this, there may be no cache to clear and for some reason the market fix may not work.
1) Go to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Running
2) Scroll down to Market. Then hit Clear Cache, followed by Force Stop **DO NOT CLEAR DATA FOR MARKET**. (Clear DATA) may not show as an option to be cleared)
3) Go back, scroll down to Google Services Framework, hit Clear Data, then Force Stop.
4) Start Market again and you will get the Market Error.
5) Reboot and wait for Wifi to connect to your network before doing anything!
6) Restart Market again. Searches for previously missing apps now show up.
You may have to do steps 1 thru 6 once again if all the available apps don’t show up.
Done.
[GUIDE] How To Install ClockworkMod
________________________________________
This is step by step how to install ClockworkMod
If this does something bad to you or your device it's your fault. I take no responsibility for anything, any damage to you, your property, or anyone.
You will need...
1. Patience
2. to be willing to void your warranty
Step 1.
Unzip the downloaded file to your gtablet’s internal memory (SDCARD). Your internal memory should now contain a file named update.zip and a folder named recovery with a file named ‘command’ in this folder,
Step2.
Turn off your device.
Step 3.
Press the power button and the Volume+ button at the same time and release them when the Viewsonic splash screen pops up. You should see "Detect a recovery key pressed" pop up in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 4.
Watch it install. Your tablet will reboot when installation is complete.

the easiest is to install titaniumbackup fromthe gmarket. Then install the tnt enhancement pack thatroebeet did. That leaves you as stock withmarket. Cwm. Is fine but could void warranty. If you want to see a lot YouTube ehunyadi. He did about 20 videos on the rims and the how to.

[Q] 2.3.3 Update

I never received notice of an update for my Nexus S and I still have 2.3.2. Anyone know how I can get 2.3.3 without rooting?

Just download the official 2.3.3 update and flash. You do not have to root

Thanks, but where do I download the update?

http://android.clients.google.com/p...9e.signed-soju-GRI40-from-GRH78C.98f3836c.zip
-Download the update from here.
-Rename the file to update.zip. Note that if you’re using Windows, just rename it to “update” (no quotes, of course) because it’s already a zipped file.
-Copy the update.zip file onto your microSD card.
-With your Nexus S off, hit Volume Up + Power
-You’ll be booted into a white screen with three Android robots on skateboards. Select “Bootloader.”
-On the next screen, select “Recovery.”
-Your phone will reboot, giving you a picture of the Android robot and an exclamation point inside a triangle.
-Now press the power button and volume up button at the same time. It could take a couple of tries.
-Now (using the trackball this time) choose “Apply sdcard:update.zip” and let things run their course.
Hope this helps.

Thank you so much! It worked!

No problem. Glad you had it working

[STICKY] [ATTENTION] - LOCKED BOOTLOADER INFO here

ATTENTION - IF YOU ARE ON STOCK 4349+ or any MOD BASED OFF 4349+ USING THE NEW LOCKED BOOTLOADER! READ PLEASE!
Starting with the most recent update to Tap N Tap Viewsonic has introduced a new LOCKED Bootloader. This bootloader is locked in the sense that only a stock kernel will be allowed to boot on your device! This bootloader provides absolutely no advantage other than being able to boot any new STOCK kernels. Since we don't want the STOCK KERNEL and would rather prefer one of Pershoot's standard and newly Overclocked kernels or one of Clemsysn's kernels on MOST of our Modded ROM's you must Downgrade your bootloader and TNT Version before you flash a new kernel or a new ROM.
Please download the following downgrade update.zip and place it on your sdcard renaming it to "update.zip".
http://www.gtabdevs.com/releases/4349_Downgrade.zip
Then power down your device. And power back up while holding the power button and vol + till your display says "recovery key detected" in the top left corner.
Using the volume keys to navigate up/down in the menu highlight "Apply Internal update.zip" if you copied the update.zip to the internal memory or "Apply External SDCard update.zip" if you happened to place it on an external SDCard and then inserted it before booting to recovery. Now select the menu choice using the menu key.
This process will take a few minutes. You will see a Box with an arrow and a progress bar while it applies the update.... when it is finished it will reboot to make the changes. Once the changes are complete your tablet will boot into Tap N Tap version 3588 (cringe).
You are now free to follow all the tutorials about installing CWM and/or Kernels/Roms.
Thank you and good luck.

Is there a plonkers guide for installing custom roms?

I've never installed a custom ROM on a Desire S before but the limited instructions assume you have a bit of knowledge, I don't as far as a Desire S is concerned.

well u need to s-off ur phone first Link 1 (by software) or Link 2 (by hardware)
then root with gingerbreak Link
then install custom recovery Link
then choose custom rom to flash Link
basically thats it
read twice every post before apply any of this files..just make sure that you understand whats going on if you do that.
happy rooting

But in you links aren't included the main - HOW TO flash custom rom...

that is a joke ..right?
do i need to put
1.
2.
3.
for steps?

Yes. I come from ios. I don't have a clue about android.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

slugger09 said:
Yes. I come from ios. I don't have a clue about android.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Select a rom, such as the one in my sigi. Click the LBC link in my sigi and download the 5.3 rom and put it on you SD card. Turn your phone off and just this once pull and refit the battery.
Press and hold the volume down button and press the on button. Wait for the green writing to flash on the screen and go away.
Press the volume down button once more to highlight RECOVERY.
Press the power button to select
You'll then get a black screen with purple writing. Using the Vol button navigate to BACK UP AND RESTORE and Slect using the Power button.
Select BACK UP. You've now backed up your existing rom!!!
Once finished, go back to the main menu and select WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET.
Select install zip from SD card.
Select choose zip from SD card.
Select your rom
In about 4 to 5 minutes the phone will tell you its done. (DO NOT INTERUPT THIS PROCESS), make sure you have at least 30% battery before you begin!
Go back to the main menu and reboot system.
Press the thanks button.
Done

slugger09 said:
Yes. I come from ios. I don't have a clue about android.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And i don't have a clue about ios, lol....
If you are (Check your HBoot first) able/gonna use alpharevx (Read all alpharevx topics for more info)then try it like this:
1 - Find a rom you what to use and download rom, Copy Rom to your sd card.
2 - If able to use alapharevx then download alpharevx and run it as told to.
3 - if all goes well with alpharevx when it asks do you want custom recovery answer "YES" and wait.
4 - once done power down phone, then hold volume down and power and wait for hboot screen then wait till you have control (you use volume keys to move up/down and power button to select) volume down to recovery and press power button, now wait for recovery to load.
5 - (Again volume buttons for up/down, power button for select, and back button to go back a menu) Once recovery loads use backup to backup rom you are on now (just incase).
6 - Once backup is complete, go back a menu and select "data/factory reset" then Yes.
7 - Once done goto wipe cache partition then Yes.
8 - Once done goto advance and then "Wipe Dalvik Cache" then Yes, once done go back a menu.
9 - Just to be on the safe side do a "data/factory reset" then Yes again.
10 - Once done goto "Install zip from sdcard" then "Choose zip from sdcard" scroll up/down to the rom.zip you downloaded the select it, then goto yes then wait.
11 - Once that is done go back to main menu then select "Reboot System Now"
12 - Now sit back and wait for the rom to load and sort it self out.
If all went without an error it should all work ok.
And after all that just notice someone beat me to it......

TheReaperUK said:
And i don't have a clue about ios, lol....
If you are (Check your HBoot first) able/gonna use alpharevx (Read all alpharevx topics for more info)then try it like this:
1 - Find a rom you what to use and download rom, Copy Rom to your sd card.
2 - If able to use alapharevx then download alpharevx and run it as told to.
3 - if all goes well with alpharevx when it asks do you want custom recovery answer "YES" and wait.
4 - once done power down phone, then hold volume down and power and wait for hboot screen then wait till you have control (you use volume keys to move up/down and power button to select) volume down to recovery and press power button, now wait for recovery to load.
5 - (Again volume buttons for up/down, power button for select, and back button to go back a menu) Once recovery loads use backup to backup rom you are on now (just incase).
6 - Once backup is complete, go back a menu and select "data/factory reset" then Yes.
7 - Once done goto wipe cache partition then Yes.
8 - Once done goto advance and then "Wipe Dalvik Cache" then Yes, once done go back a menu.
9 - Just to be on the safe side do a "data/factory reset" then Yes again.
10 - Once done goto "Install zip from sdcard" then "Choose zip from sdcard" scroll up/down to the rom.zip you downloaded the select it, then goto yes then wait.
11 - Once that is done go back to main menu then select "Reboot System Now"
12 - Now sit back and wait for the rom to load and sort it self out.
If all went without an error it should all work ok.
And after all that just notice someone beat me to it......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
eeeeeeeeeeee

Thanks all,

InfernalByte said:
Select a rom, such as the one in my sigi. Click the LBC link in my sigi and download the 5.3 rom and put it on you SD card. Turn your phone off and just this once pull and refit the battery.
Press and hold the volume down button and press the on button. Wait for the green writing to flash on the screen and go away.
Press the volume down button once more to highlight RECOVERY.
Press the power button to select
You'll then get a black screen with purple writing. Using the Vol button navigate to BACK UP AND RESTORE and Slect using the Power button.
Select BACK UP. You've now backed up your existing rom!!!
Once finished, go back to the main menu and select WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET.
Select install zip from SD card.
Select choose zip from SD card.
Select your rom
In about 4 to 5 minutes the phone will tell you its done. (DO NOT INTERUPT THIS PROCESS), make sure you have at least 30% battery before you begin!
Go back to the main menu and reboot system.
Press the thanks button.
Done
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this still current? It's the first straight forward explanation I've seen! I want to put a new ROM on my Epic Touch this weekend. I've done a lot of rooting but no ROM flashing yet. Thank you!

Red Jenny said:
Is this still current? It's the first straight forward explanation I've seen! I want to put a new ROM on my Epic Touch this weekend. I've done a lot of rooting but no ROM flashing yet. Thank you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
of course u need to s-off first
also i was a complete newbie as well, i read a lot here at XDA. These tutorials are mostly very easy to understand even for complete newbies. although my english is not that great i could understand them quite good. Just don't be that lazy , search for your information, try to learn something about rooting/flashind and your device, these information are here.
Sent from my Desire S using the force

Everything is pretty much the same still. Even though I'm still running the same 4.0.0.4 Recovery it is very outdated now.
All you need to remember is to navigate with the volume key and select with power.

[Q] Gingerbread update help me

HeXen ROM (Froyo) FINAL uesed user
so sdf upgread 2.4.330
1. First you need to download RSD Lite and the drivers from the link above and consequently install the drivers.
2. Then, download the SBF package and extract it.
3. Now, power off the phone and then hold the Volume Up key and Power button together till you enter bootloader mode.
4. After that, launch RSD Lite on your PC and click the “…” button next to the box labeled Filename.
5. Then, choose the SBF file you extracted from the SBF download.
6. Now, plug the device to the PC via USB and RSD Lite should recognize the device.
7. Then, hit the Start button and sit back and relax as the files are flashed to your phone.
8. Lastly, after the files are flashed the phone will reboot.
complate. after Infinity reboot phone
and
1. To begin, download the firmware from the link above, extract the ROM and rename it to update.zip.
2. After that, copy it to the root of your SD card.
3. Then, turn the phone off, and turn it back on by pressing the holding the X key as you press the power button to turn it on and then hitting the magnifying glass and choosing to install the ROM.
4. After the ROM is flashed, you just need to reboot the device once more
this process progress problem 3 to 4
this link Photo problem 3 to 4
not view menu. why?