A colleague was given an EPAD 10" Android 2.1 tablet. It boots, but cannot be set up because the settings app immediately terminates when run.
Not sure whether flashing it with more recent firmware would help, but it's worth the try.
The device does not contain any indication of the manufacturer, neither on the box nor on the device nor on the very slim (12 pages 10cm x14cm) manual; so here is a description:
* it comes in a black cardboard box with EPAD on the outside;
* when booting, it prints ePad with the 'e' being the Internet Explorer logo;
* the model number ZT180102A6RTRTA102066 as well as a serial number is printed on a paper label both on the device itself and on the box;
* the rocker switch, which one would guess is volume, is in fact the menu and recent apps button.
I am attaching pictures of the box, the logo, and the connectors to help identify it.
I would be thankful for any information about this device and pointers to firmware updates.
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Hello guys!
Since yesterday my touchscreen doesn't respond any more, obviously because of some kind of "bubble" just below the uppermost screen layer. It looks as if the upper foil had separated from the one below in a small area on the right side of the screen (as if it had soaked in air or liquid).
Now the only way for me to handle the phone is to make inputs via hardware keys.
Before I return it to my cellphone dealer for warranty repair, I want to make a complete backup using tools like SPB Backup or similar ones.
But unfortunately, all those backup tools require the installation of some program parts on the PDA, whose touchscreen isn't usable any more.
Do you have an idea how to get to those two buttons on the lower edge / bottom of the screen saying for example "Install" or "Cancel" just by merely using the flippable keyboard or the hardware keys on the PDA's front side?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Greetings
weyoun07
There's a program(Whose name I forgot, sorry D=) that allows you to control your pocketpc from your pc, via a usb connection.
It's a pc application.
Someone get the name of this for me? I'm not at home right now, so I can't get to my computer Dx
The screen splitter (the little icon at the bottom right when some/most? apps are open) gets in the way of some app controls. And since I don't find screen splitter useful or even desirable, I'd like to turn it off. Can't find any reference to it in the settings
Model N8013.
Device is not rooted--so far.<G>
check this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136313
[Q] Help with possessed keyboard & unusable homescreen column in Galaxy S4 sch-1545?
I am having problems with my new Galaxy Verizon S4 Sch-1545. I have searched forums and google and have been unable to find working solutions for the following 3 problems:
1. On the home screen and all of the other 6 screens, any app icon that is placed into the second column from the right becomes unusable and unmovable. In effect, it becomes a picture of an icon. I can tap and hold an icon in any other column then use it to bump icons in the 2nd column but when I release the icon, the bumped icon snaps back into the 2nd column. The only solution I've found is to use Wondershare Mobilego to connect the S4 to my pc, turn on mirroring so the s4 screen appears on my pc screen, then use my laptop's mouse pad to tap/hold and move icons out of the second column. After they are no longer in the 2nd column, icons become useable again. I made sure Interaction control in settings is OFF and that no part of the touch screen is blocked by the interaction control setting. Turning the phone off/on doesn't help nor does removing the battery. I have Malwarebytes installed and it has found no malware.
2. The Samsung stock keyboard randomly types letters, especially in portrait mode. In fact, I gave up using the keyboard in portrait mode. For example, when I type the letter h, the phone enters the letters gj. Sometimes the backspace key flickers and letters are randomly entered and erased very quickly while I sit there and watch without touching the phone. I have disabled, swype, predictive text, gestures, everything I can possibly find that might cause the phone to enter letters I didn't type. I'm using Touchwiz and have no other launcher installed on the S4. When I tried other keyboards like Smart Keyboard, I had the same problems.
3. In Settings, swype keeps turning itself on no matter how many times I turn it off.
Not a technical person but I'm pretty comfortable with trying technical solutions if need be. I just switched from iPhone (which I'm beginning to regret) and I jailbroke the iPhone after each operating system update so if the problems above call for a technical solution, just point me at the step-by-step instructions
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband 1545VRUFNK1
Kernal 3.4.0 Nov 4, 2014
Build number KOT 49H.1545VRUFNK1
Hardware version 1545.07
Security software version MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 2
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. It looks to me like you're dealing with a hardware failure, specifically a faulty digitizer. I'd suggest you find an app on the Play Store to test your digitizer, it sounds like you have a dead spot/column.
No response in two days, thread closed, thanks.
Finding decent accessories for this tablet is hard. Especially when it comes to cases as many of them are poorly made. A few days ago I went to Best Buy and bought the 'Universal Folio' by Logitech, however, I wasn't planning on doing so. My intentions were to buy a USB keyboard designed for tablets, and they already had some in stock of what I had looked at the least time I was there. I also needed a case. So I thought, why not kill two birds with one stone and buy it. The salesman let me open and look at it. I was impressed.
Initially I was going to pass at it. The front of the box says "Fits most 9-10in tablets." (This is a Kindle 8.9 and when it comes to Amazon products vs. accessories, yes size does matter). I flipped the box and read ALL of the back. On the right side, the last supported product listed, 'Amazon Kindle Fire 8.9 (HDX included). Score!
Retail at Best Buy was $59.99, ten dollars cheaper than the USB keyboard (not a case). Open it up, insert tablet under the two bottom tabs. Push up on both corners of the clamps on both sides and insert the upper half of the tablet below the clamps, allowing them to grasp it into place. You have a fully functional QWERTY keyboard, which is confusing to setup. Pull the yellow tag out of the battery case and switch on the Folio. Looking at the top right of the keyboard, you will see the F12 key which also has a Bluetooth symbol on it. Make sure you are in the tablet's Bluetooth settings and make sure the tablet's Bluetooth is on, and the folio is turned on. Press the bluetooth symbol (F12) on the folio and also tap it on your tablet. Select your options in the pop up box and tap ok. Enter their given pin number when it's displayed. You have about 10 seconds to enter it so be quick or you'll have to try again. No box will pop up, so just type the pin quickly and hit the enter key on the folio when done.
All in all, this is a really cool accessory. I give it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to anyone. My favorite part: it looks like a laptop Pictures attached.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/universal-folio-tablet-keyboard-case
I wanted to get more out of this setup and wanted to get a mouse. Two things to know: 1) Although the tablets support USB OTG, they do not supply the port with enough power so the standard USB mouse, used with an OTG adapter, will NOT work. 2) A standard wireless mouse with the clip, also will NOT work.
So now I was left with the final option, Bluetooth. I wasn't sure if these tablets would run two Bluetooth devices at one time. I figured it was only $20 for a Bluetooth mouse, so I had nothing too much to lose. I again went to Best Website and looked for one. I got an HP Bluetooth mouse for $18.99, $20 off retail for Black Friday. Batteries were included (2 AA). Simply pull out the paper tab, turn on the Bluetooth on both devices, and select the mouse on your tablet. No pin number is required. Connection is near instant.
Since nearly everyone has rooted, TWRPed and rommed by now, you can I stall the Xposed Framework and install a module called 'Disable full screen keyboard.' this will add a toggle to a notification in the statusbar that allows you to turn off and on, the full screen keyboard "for any keyboard" allowing you the full physical keyboard experience. See attached photos below.
Disadvantages:
1) you may have trouble using this on your actual lap. The tow clips located on the bottom of the tablet, which hold the tablet in place when in the laptop format, pull up on the plastic ever so slightly when leaned back too far. This causes the connection between the battery and the folio, to become separated which causes the folio to constantly reconnect when pressing the screen too hard.
2) There's no padding between the screen and keyboard. The clips put about 1/4 inch between the screen and keyboard so make sure it's secure and the strap is pulled over properly or you'll scratch the screen big time.
3) Pressing the keys too quick or too hard will cause you to type double letters. This happens a lot for me. So if you're used to really pounding on the keys, you'll have to adjust your pressure.
4) The instructions are vague. If I hadn't figured out how to set it up on my own, it would've gone back to the store.
Issues with mouse?
I've recently been using a mouse with my tablet over Bluetooth but in most apps the "click" isn't working I have show touches on and obviously with my finger it shows up but with a mouse is does not, any chance you know a way round this? Cheers
bjscott55 said:
I've recently been using a mouse with my tablet over Bluetooth but in most apps the "click" isn't working I have show touches on and obviously with my finger it shows up but with a mouse is does not, any chance you know a way round this? Cheers
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Are you rooted? If so with or without a custom rom?
Sent from my Amazon KFSUWI using XDA Labs
DragonFire1024 said:
Are you rooted? If so with or without a custom rom?
Sent from my Amazon KFSUWI using XDA Labs
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I am running a old ROM, I've figured it out now for anyone that is interested.
Simply download the octopus app from play store and launch your desired app you want to use a mouse on through that works flawlessly. Thankyou for your time.
Hello,
I've recently bought a Lenovo P11 tablet to take notes. When drawing with a pen, however, I have this problem (and I have verified it by enabling touch detector in developer options): when I lay the pen/finger on the screen, there is an area (I would say 2-3 cm) where the cursor doesn't move even if I move the pen. When I exit that area, a line gets drawn between where I started and where I arrived, but this is wrong as I may have drawn curves in the middle of the two.
This leads to two things:
* When I want to draw something rounded (like a "2"), the upper part gets drawn as a line unless I draw it very big.
* When I want to draw something small, only a dot gets drawn because I didn't leave the "area" and therefore didn't trigger the cursor.
Now I am pretty sure this is a software problem, as if it were a problem with the screen this wouldn't happen only at the start of the line.
Also, I'm sure this is not because of the application I'm using (OneNote), as I've tested with the developer options to show the cursor and in any place in the OS, when I start drawing, the cursor is stuck at where I've begun.
Anyone can help?
Thanks.
Nexgan said:
Hello,
I've recently bought a Lenovo P11 tablet to take notes. When drawing with a pen, however, I have this problem (and I have verified it by enabling touch detector in developer options): when I lay the pen/finger on the screen, there is an area (I would say 2-3 cm) where the cursor doesn't move even if I move the pen. When I exit that area, a line gets drawn between where I started and where I arrived, but this is wrong as I may have drawn curves in the middle of the two.
This leads to two things:
* When I want to draw something rounded (like a "2"), the upper part gets drawn as a line unless I draw it very big.
* When I want to draw something small, only a dot gets drawn because I didn't leave the "area" and therefore didn't trigger the cursor.
Now I am pretty sure this is a software problem, as if it were a problem with the screen this wouldn't happen only at the start of the line.
Also, I'm sure this is not because of the application I'm using (OneNote), as I've tested with the developer options to show the cursor and in any place in the OS, when I start drawing, the cursor is stuck at where I've begun.
Anyone can help?
Thanks.
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was it a solution?