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Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet

Anyone else has this device yet? I have been hacking this but no Marketplace. Any takers?

Me
Already installed some market apps from my g1 onto it

i got it as a present for a cousin but having a issue trying to get smart keyboard to be installed from a backed up apk is it just not compatible? i wish there was a way to root this thing =(

Jonalaniz said:
Me
Already installed some market apps from my g1 onto it
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Hi....I installed some apps from my G1 also. But the ones that depend on the market for update or rely on web interaction either won't install, force close or don't work quite right.
Man I sure hope that someone might tackle rooting this device soon. I think it has so much potential for being a useful device.

Rooting the Cruz Micro
Via tether its already rooted. Just adb shelled in and su works fine. So no rooting necessary as I understand it. However I am not a firmware guy so just my experience.
I did notice when I used Cruz Marketplace I got the option for Android Marketplace which has thousands of apps - not sure its Google's but worked well. One item to note is that the CPU in these is not an ARM but MIP's. It hasn't been a problem for me (if I am desperate I will just use a cross compiler to build something) but I have heard it caused issues on other forums for people.
V.

Processor Information/Docs
I was in with ADB playing and got this from cat'ing procinfo.
system type : JZ4760
Hardware : PT701
processor : 0
cpu model : Ingenic Xburst V4.15 FPU V0.0
BogoMIPS : 527.56
wait instruction : yes
microsecond timers : no
tlb_entries : 32
extra interrupt vector : yes
hardware watchpoint : yes, count: 1, address/irw mask: [0x0fff]
ASEs implemented : mxu
shadow register sets : 1
core : 0
VCED exceptions : not available
VCEI exceptions : not available
Googling Igenic will find their site for you. Notice the XBurst in the name. They have a lot of PDF's and information on their FTP site which the website links too. Unfortunately they have great detailed PDF's on the JZ4755 but nothing on the JZ4760. Had me wondering if they took a previous design and just customized a bit for the client.
I do realize of course that a LOT can change in even a small revision of a chip. Anyway - for the 4755 they have cross build tools, linux demos, board designs, nand and usbboot instructions etc.. Even the tool chains to build for the mip's.
Man this is the best XMas present my wife has got me in years

Is there a hack to install Android Market on this Cruz Tablet? Thanks.

Android App Store App
The Cruz Marketplace (cruzmarket_com/mkt/mhome.asp) currently has a app listed 5th from the top as I am viewing it now called:
AndAppStore - Android Market Place App
FREE
This is how I installed mine, and it works like a charm.
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(sorry for incomplete URL but am noob and can't post URL's)

I would love to find out if there is a way to port any of the existing ROMs to this device. The touchscreen is not responsive enough with the current firmware, but the keyboard is- that tells me there is the ability to increase responsiveness... other than that, the ability to run auto task killers would help because it looks like most apps stay resident and slow the device down considerably. Two problems that can be fixed by tweaking the firmware I believe- any developers out there with the desire to take this on?

You may want to check what's going on at slatedorid's forum. Google slate droid velocity cruz... cannot post the link

I have one as well.
I really like the device even though other tablets are offering better features in low-end tablets. I checked Best Buy today and it was $169. I got it for $199 last week before CES. I have the 7 inch T10(x) series. The capacitive display is ok for me, its like getting to know a new friend. Lack of security, Android Market, and built in obsolescence of the OS are bummers.
Worst - a smart device that keeps all your stuff but doesn't even have simple password/PIN protection. Doh!

Sorry to burst your bubble, but that app does NOT give you access to the true Android Marketplace. The Android Marketplace is a Google hosted site, and it has thousands of apps. The Android App Store has less than 2k apps, definitely missing some big important ones, like the Pandora app for Android.
There ARE hacks to get the Android Market for the Reader, but so far I've not found a hack for the Tablet (and yes, there IS a difference).
Good luck to the OP. If anyone comes across a hack for the Tablet, I would love to know.
valenfor said:
The Cruz Marketplace (cruzmarket_com/mkt/mhome.asp) currently has a app listed 5th from the top as I am viewing it now called:
AndAppStore - Android Market Place App
FREE
This is how I installed mine, and it works like a charm.
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dsnyder586 said:
I would love to find out if there is a way to port any of the existing ROMs to this device. The touchscreen is not responsive enough with the current firmware, but the keyboard is- that tells me there is the ability to increase responsiveness... other than that, the ability to run auto task killers would help because it looks like most apps stay resident and slow the device down considerably. Two problems that can be fixed by tweaking the firmware I believe- any developers out there with the desire to take this on?
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Still no progress on this to date. Alot of discussion taking place on the SlateDroid forums with a new area dedicated to the Velocity Cruz Tablet.

pandora works on the cruz tablet, by way of sd card. i also have a maylong m-150 i used the pandora apk from my sd card to upload it. works fine

Specs on Velocity Cruz Tablet Processor
As mentioned above in this thread, the processor is an Ingenic JZ4760 processor. Here are the specs on the processor from the Ingenic site:
CPU XBurst, 600MHz
VPU 720P Decoder
GPU 2D Graphics, Alpha Blending, Up to 100M Pix / S and 1080P
Mem-IF 8/16-bit SRAM, Nor Flash
SLC / MLC / TLC NAND Flash, support 4/8/12/24 bit ECC check
16/32-bit DDR2/DDR/Mobile DDR SDRAM
Peripherals AC97/I2S/SPDIF, Audio Code, LCD-IF, TV Encoder, EPD IF, Camera IF, I2C, SPI, UART, SDIO, SIM IF, SADC, TS-IF
Package BGA345, 14mm x 14mm x 1.1mm, 0.65mm pitch
Process 0.13um CMOS
I posted a full spec sheet with a link to the Ingenic data sheet pdf in my Slatedroid post:
http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?topic=15402.0
Hope it helps with your development on the device.

ugh
I got the T408, i have tried twice to install market and failed both times. I am one-click-rooted as it has the 2.3 Gingerbread... easy enough... now i just cant get half the apps i want from Amazon, or Applanet.

Google Market on Cruz Velocity T410
OK so my son got the T410 for christmas, I've got it rooted and am working on a push for the google market and frameworks. Should have it pretty soon. I'll post it as soon as I do.
UPDATE:
I will go through this quickly as it was actually pretty easy. This is how I did it, I had no problems so I would not anticipate any, however standard disclaimer, I can't be held responsible for anything you do to your device, I am simply sharing my experience. What you choose to do is up to you. I didi this on the T410, but I would expect it to work the same on the T408
1. Rooted with gingerbreak and installed superuser and busybox over it (search for it)
2. Placed the app folder (found inside the gapps.zip attached to this post) on my internal sd card.
3. Installed the apps in this order:
I DID NOT OPEN ANY OF THESE APPS AFTER INSTALLATION, ONLY CHOOSE DONE AND MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ONE.
onetimeinitializer.apk
setup.apk
googleservicesframework.apk
gmail.apk
maps.apk
talk.apk
vending.apk
AFTER THE LAST ONE IS INSTALLED, I REBOOTED MY TABLET.
Upon reboot I let the tablet fully cycle the sd card checks and all that, once I swiped to unlock the home screen, I was met with a decision asking whether to use Launcher, of Setup Wizard to complete the action.
CHECK THE BOX TO USE ACTION AS DEFAULT AND CHOOSE LAUNCHER
4. I then opened the google market, signed in with my gmail account and once it had synced my device with the google servers (yes WIFI must be on and connected, I had to say it because you just never know) I had access to the market.
I have downloaded a few apps and have had no problems, it is an older version of the market and I don't have market updater installed, but I may try that later.
I have also noticed when looking in the account and sync area, it will sync my gmail, but not my contacts or calender, I will have to look at that later as well.
Hope this helps

cjggilbert said:
OK so my son got the T410 for christmas, I've got it rooted and am working on a push for the google market and frameworks. Should have it pretty soon. I'll post it as soon as I do.
UPDATE:
I will go through this quickly as it was actually pretty easy. This is how I did it, I had no problems so I would not anticipate any, however standard disclaimer, I can't be held responsible for anything you do to your device, I am simply sharing my experience. What you choose to do is up to you. I didi this on the T410, but I would expect it to work the same on the T408
1. Rooted with gingerbreak and installed superuser and busybox over it (search for it)
2. Placed the app folder (found inside the gapps.zip attached to this post) on my internal sd card.
3. Installed the apps in this order:
I DID NOT OPEN ANY OF THESE APPS AFTER INSTALLATION, ONLY CHOOSE DONE AND MOVE ON TO THE NEXT ONE.
onetimeinitializer.apk
setup.apk
googleservicesframework.apk
gmail.apk
maps.apk
talk.apk
vending.apk
AFTER THE LAST ONE IS INSTALLED, I REBOOTED MY TABLET.
Upon reboot I let the tablet fully cycle the sd card checks and all that, once I swiped to unlock the home screen, I was met with a decision asking whether to use Launcher, of Setup Wizard to complete the action.
CHECK THE BOX TO USE ACTION AS DEFAULT AND CHOOSE LAUNCHER
4. I then opened the google market, signed in with my gmail account and once it had synced my device with the google servers (yes WIFI must be on and connected, I had to say it because you just never know) I had access to the market.
I have downloaded a few apps and have had no problems, it is an older version of the market and I don't have market updater installed, but I may try that later.
I have also noticed when looking in the account and sync area, it will sync my gmail, but not my contacts or calender, I will have to look at that later as well.
Hope this helps
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Was Able to root my wife's T408 as well with gingerbreak and have market 3.3.4 running on it now.
First I installed apps in the order you did had done. The version of Market is dated for sure but I was able to update to 2.2.6 via the stock OI File Explorer. Anything later then that seemed to crash. I then used SU & File Explorer to r/w the /system/apps/ folder , moved the newer 3.3.4 Market APK there and installed from that location along with a system reboot. Once rebooted the new market showed up right away. Only issue is some apps list as not compatible with device but having my wife use her Sidekick 4g to download and back up the app and email it to her tablet Netflix , Firefox , and many others ran with no issue even with Market saying not compatible.

bubbafett4hire said:
Was Able to root my wife's T408 as well with gingerbreak and have market 3.3.4 running on it now.
First I installed apps in the order you did had done. The version of Market is dated for sure but I was able to update to 2.2.6 via the stock OI File Explorer. Anything later then that seemed to crash. I then used SU & File Explorer to r/w the /system/apps/ folder , moved the newer 3.3.4 Market APK there and installed from that location along with a system reboot. Once rebooted the new market showed up right away. Only issue is some apps list as not compatible with device but having my wife use her Sidekick 4g to download and back up the app and email it to her tablet Netflix , Firefox , and many others ran with no issue even with Market saying not compatible.
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I have noticed that as well. Seems like since the Market added the ability for apps to be device specific that alot of apps don't show up for devices that aren't supported. I am playing a little with the build.prop file and when I get it correct I will let you know. Even root explorer would not show up in the market, but I purchased it from amazon and Im using it to drop apps into place.

Android Market - I used the JGM ROM, rooted with z4root, and had blank Market. Accessing market via laptop showed my Cruz listed, but no serial number. Gave up, but then by luck a week later, I went to the Market on my laptop, found an App and selected my Cruz as the device to download it to. 2 hours later, sure enough the Market was working, and that select app downloaded.
It almost seems like you have to prime the market first for the Cruz via a computer...

Peggle available from Amazon, but Amazon claims it's not compatible with SGT

Today the 21th in the Amazon Appstore the free-for-a-day game is Peggle! However, even just trying to see the info, or maybe read the reviews, or look at the screenshots rudely pops up the message Not Compatible... And downloading it from the appstore is of course out of the question.

First, change the title to say Peggle, not Pegger...
Secondly, I just got done playing a few levels on my Tab... With a little know how posts like this wouldn't be relevant... (Like the Plants vs. Zombies post... "OMG!! IT'S OUT BUT IT DOESN'T WORK FOR TAB!!" ... Or netflix... same deal)
The trick would obviously be to make the market think you are on a different device... Changing your build.prop is quite simple (assuming root is in place), and this is what you need to change in order for the market to not think your device is what it really is... Mine was "My Wall" for a while to download Peggle.
Than, just to be safe, fire up Chainfire 3D and load up the Tegra 2/Nvidia driver, runs smooth as butter...
It's not wise to change your build.prop to much because a lot of programs revolve around it (such as swype's configuration/save files)
ALWAYS back up ANYTHING you change in your root folder... copy the build.prop over to your sd card in a backup folder before changing it.
p.s. I'm not responsible nor liable for anything you do to your device because of what you read here... I'm just a conduit of information. I also will likely not help you with any "OMG MY TAB IS BRICKED" posts because of this... If you are brave enough to change anything in your root folder, than you should do your RESEARCH!

I've changed the title, what was I thinking? Anyway, I admit was hoping somebody knowledgeable would know a way to circumvent that message, and tell us.
I have found system/build.prop, but what property did you change in that file to change the model? I noticed a number of GT-P1000's Do all of them need to be changed? You changed it to "My Wall"? Does it need to be that, or is it anything but SGT?
Thanks!

I downloaded it onto my sgs2, and then just sent it via bluetooth to my tab. Works perfectly.(I do have amazon appstore installed on both my devices.)

You are on the right path, I changed the first 3 references (maybe 4) toward the beginning of the file. Please be sure you back the file up unchanged on your sd card. When you've downloaded the game I recommend going back to that original file.
You can change it to whatever you want.
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab running Overcome Hermes.

stoney73 said:
I downloaded it onto my sgs2, and then just sent it via bluetooth to my tab. Works perfectly.(I do have amazon appstore installed on both my devices.)
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I want a sgs2 dangit! Tmobile is frustrating me.
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab running Overcome Hermes.

Using the Amazon app store, I added the game on my Vibrant.
Then went to the tablet's Amazon app store and clicked on the install button.
It didnt complain about anything and installed fine.
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ipnekgs said:
Using the Amazon app store, I added the game on my Vibrant.
Then went to the tablet's Amazon app store and clicked on the install button.
It didnt complain about anything and installed fine.
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Yup, there are various ways to trick it into working... I don't have a second device that supports it, so I just did it "the hard way" I suppose.
The initial check is right as you click download... so bypassing it on one device than downloading on another is logical... Kind of like the PSN store and multiple PS3's.

Paraphrasing my comments over at Amazon to add this forum's conversation...
I've got a Galaxy Tab (SCH-I800) and I was being told I can't use this with my Tab. What the hell?? How do you write a game that can't run on a Galaxy Tab?
Anyway, I "purchased" it on the web site using my laptop computer and the Amazon website, went back to the Tab and installed it from my available-to-download apps and it installed fine and it ran just fine.
I've played Peggle on my Xbox 360 and on my Nintendo DSi before as well, but this Android version feels a little sloppy (the opening dialog asking for username is blank, the music doesn't loop properly--it plays out and fades, then restarts--as if it's repeatedly playing an audio track that fades at the end). Otherwise, gameplay works great, zoom-in works great, etc. I don't understand why it's been blocked from installing on a bunch of systems that clearly are able to run it just fine. (another fellow with an Asus eee Transformer in another review had the exact same problem and suggested that way around the block that I described earlier.) Am I overlooking some detail as to why we're being denied this from these devices?

btyork, I'll keep that build.prop in mind, I have a feeling that may come in handy. It wasn't needed this time though, because the other-phone-trick worked beautifully. It worked just like ipnekgs described. I just installed the appstore on the wife's SGS, logged in with my account, and downloaded Peggle on it without a hitch. After that I switched back to my Tab, and Lo!, it was ready for installation on the SGT. Lovely!
I AM intrigued by stoney73's remark... Can you install an app on one phone and then send it by bluetooth to another one? Or just download the app instead of installing it? How does that work, does an installation from the appstore leave a file behind somewhere? I'd love to know where!
Thanks guys!

BTW, I'm not claiming it doesn't run on our beloved Tab, Amazon refuses to install it, claiming it's Not Compatible. In cases like this I always like to try it out myself, to see if the claim is true, as often it isn't. Chuzzle for instance definitely has graphical problems, but perseverance paid off with Peggle, as it runs beautifully, no problems at all so far (though I've played just a couple of levels). I wonder what possesed Amazon to refuse us even to download it. I've haven't seen that one before, and I've downloaded quite a few apps.

'Buying' it from the website and then installing it from 'my apps' on the tab worked here.

It may not be fully compatible with a stock galaxy tab.. I have had zero problem with it running on my tab using overcome hermes and chainfire 3D using the nvidia driver...
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab running Overcome Hermes.

beestee said:
'Buying' it from the website and then installing it from 'my apps' on the tab worked here.
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Same for me, played quite a few levels with no issues. I have the Alpha HC ROM installed on my SGT

Maybe it's an error. My Tab is rooted, but apart from that it's stock: not flashed, no Chainfire3D, just stock JMK, but Peggle seems to work flawlessly.

It works perfectly fine on the Tab. I have played a couple hours of it with no problem.
I did have to "buy" it from my Nexus One, but then I was able to install it on my Tab right from the Amazon app. The download took forever.

ableeker said:
BTW, I'm not claiming it doesn't run on our beloved Tab, Amazon refuses to install it, claiming it's Not Compatible. In cases like this I always like to try it out myself, to see if the claim is true, as often it isn't. Chuzzle for instance definitely has graphical problems, but perseverance paid off with Peggle, as it runs beautifully, no problems at all so far (though I've played just a couple of levels). I wonder what possesed Amazon to refuse us even to download it. I've haven't seen that one before, and I've downloaded quite a few apps.
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The same has happened with a few android market apps, which then require the workaround, and end up working perfectly.
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ended up finding a download link somewhere, can't remember where now.
completed adventure mode and never had a single problem.
like PvZ though, it's a big install (not so much on the SGT though)

[Rom] [CruzControlMOD] [Micro Velocity Cruz T301]

I soon will be getting a T301 (About 1pm or so today) and word on the street is that its been out while and no one has made any custom roms for it, Therefore im going to take a crack at it and see what i can do. This is my first tablet so be prepared for trial and error but I sure won't do a half-ass job on my work. Now heres a couple of things to come:
De-Odex
Custom Boot Animation
Custom Theme
New Keyboard With Demon Speed Tweaks
Plenty Of Under The Hood Tweaks
There will definitely be alot more (Hopefully), While at this time im not actually positive what this tablet is actually capable of but i will definitely have an update of whats to come by 3:00 after i test it and such.

Having any luck?

Hey well I hope there is someone that can make a custom rom for this tablet...here is some information ive been able to find out... From Rooting and Installing market:
TO Root Tablet..
After Installing "jdk-6u25-windows-i586" and "android-sdk_r11-windows" and "ADB_usb_driver"
Connect your device via USB.
Now, hold the Windows Key and press R. Type cmd in the box and press Enter.
In the Command window, type
cd/
and hit enter. Now type
cd android-sdk-windows
then type
cd platform-tools
and hit enter. Now here is where you will begin rooting the device. Type the following
adb devices "I did this to make sure the device was listed"
adb shell
and hit enter. you should now have a # sign.
Now Type
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
hit enter, then type
cat /system/bin/sh > /system/bin/su
hit enter, then type
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
hit enter, now type
sync
hit enter then finally type
reboot
and hit enter. Your device will reboot. When it comes back on it will be rooted!
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To Install Market
Okay,
The following list includes the exact google apps package I used, and the order in which the extracted apk's were installed...
google apps package : PM me if you want the link...xda says after 8 posts I can posts links
Only use hdpi package for CyanogenMod 6, otherwise the apk version will be wrong
and with this apps package, I extracted all of the apk's inside, and used "all" of them.
They were installed in the following order :
app 1=genie widget apk
app 2=google backup transport apk
app 3=google contacts sync adapter apk
app 4=google feedback apk
app 5=google partner setup apk
app 6=google services framework apk
app 7=google voice apk
app 8=kickback apk
app 9=market updater apk
app10=media uploader apk
app11=network location apk
app12=setup wizard apk......
note: setup wizard apk is needed for the log in scripts to google market, and google talk respectively..
app13=soundback apk
app14=google talk apk
note: I believe google talk is the engine used for the market portal access....so you must install..
app15=vending apk
note: vending apk is installed last just prior to reboot of the cruz tablet...
this is the exact order of install from the above apps package I used....and I have 2 working cruz tablets with market access, google talk, and gmail.
Note: gmail apk is not included in the above apps package, and is downloaded from the market once it's working.
Note: dont be worried about space for the apk's. After the flash card partitions made in the 2.2 firmware update, you should have nearly 425 megabytes of application space remaining for apps later on. And the total size for the apps package is only 18 meg.
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To Reset Market:
Thing is, I've found that a number of apps that don't appear in the Market still install just fine. For example, I can't locate Maps in the market, but it works, as does the similarly invisible Dolphin HD. There are hacks for the Market that are used to allow QVGA phones to see items that aren't specifically tagged as QVGA-compatible, so there may well be similar hacks to allow us to see more. (It may or may not install, but at least we'd have the chance to try.)
Tv
Edit: found a note on the Web re: the Market. An Archos user found that if you follow these steps:
Go to Settings - Applications - Manage Applications - All tab;
Go to the "Market" app: "Clear Cache" then "Force Stop" — DO NOT Clear data;
Go to the "Google Services Framework" app: "Clear data" then "Force Stop";
Reboot your machine;
Restart the Market application. It may force close for the first run, ignore it and restart it again.

I would absolutely LOVE a custom rom OR even just a workaround that disables the notification bar from appearing on touch events in a full screen app.
Anybody want to tackle that one?

Cruz T301 Mods
I found some good information on Slatedroid.com The forum link is listed below.
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/21572-guide-cruz-t10x-t301-rooting-dalvik-turbo-removing-bloatware-gapps-market-more/
I used this method on two T301's and it worked great.

would love to see a custom rom for Cruz T-Series
would definitely donate as well. i think lots of people would especially with christmas coming and these things so cheap! also some other MIPS based devices with ICS are coming out so it would be a good learner for some people maybe.
i would love an AP included and i hear that this is what may be slowing up some other people right now other than just recently receiving source from Ingenic.
Its a great machine regardless, at least for the price.
anyway, this place is great and you all have helped me quite a bit. PLease let me know if there is anything i can do for you..

please stop
lets keep the market and the retardation out of this thread please. stop using incorrect terms to your post saying rooting your device. the CRUZ T301 IS ROOTED ALREADY. the commands you used gave you read write access. so please STOP WITH THE DUMB POST AND CALLING THIS ROOT. okay. now that we have that covered lets stop posting stuff that is covered in other forums. goochbuntu.com has better steps to make the market work. and even fixing the already rooted device fixing the su. so we can install and use rooted apps. okay now thats said..
okay lets focus on custom roms here or cynogenmod or something useful.
if you want to post useless info go back to slatedroid site

Technically correct and equal in value...
--Sent from my Huawei Ideos U8150 via Tapatalk--

Hi I'm new to the Android world and I got to say I love it. My question is, has their been a successful root using the method above. I did steps above but I think I missed something. Can someone pls give me hand on rooting this device successfully. Thanks

AndroidLover813 said:
Hi I'm new to the Android world and I got to say I love it. My question is, has their been a successful root using the method above. I did steps above but I think I missed something. Can someone pls give me hand on rooting this device successfully. Thanks
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im looking for sum help as well. also where would be the best place to get the gapps? any help would be much apreciated

Okay update on root and by the way I have a Velocity Micro Cruz Reader just in case anyway I've successfully rooted my device using the method above but some reason I can't get my Market to work. I've been able to install apps like, Titanium Backup, SetCPU, Advanced Task Killer Pro and some other rooted apps but it still seems a little sluggish. I know its just a reader but I know it can put more. Ive been reading around but still haven't found a decent Rom or a recovery. It'll be greatly appreciated for a little guidance. Not to get off topic but My experience with android:
First Huawei Ascend, this phone introduced me to the Android OS and fell in love ever since. I flashed many roms to it starting with Cyanogen. Right now I have a HTC Evo 4G with SOS v 1.9. If someone needs help with something not saying I can do it but I'm willing to give it a try just shoot me a line and be glad to give my input. And LETS KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE we need more support for this device. The possibilities are endless besides the 256 ram lol. Thanks

I've been lucky enough to find some gapps from the XDA threads. Just grabbing when I can because I haven't found a complete file folder but I believe if you keep looking you'll find them. Have you tried Slatedroid, they also have support for the Velocity MICRO, you might find those apps their. I love my Cruz can't wait to flash a rom like cyanogen and clockwork recovery. But any suggestions would be great thanks.

CWM for T301 is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394308
-- VM Cruz T105/PT701 XDA Premium --

If you head over to the Velocity Cruz section on Slate Droid you will see there is a new rom that was released 1/10/2012

how did you get setcpu installed. I followed a slatedroid thread and my buddies 310 seems to be rooted and such correctly but i can not get setcpu to install and can not seem to overclock it.
tried using cpu master pro but it just wont overclock past the 528
cant see setcpu in store and when i put the apk on the sd it just says app not installed.

so im guessing this rom is not happening right?

Thanks for the info. A couple of weeks ago Dad bought one of these T301 on Ebay for $20.00. It took a day or two but they called up and want to root, and get market on it. I was just looing at 4z, z4? Forgot but I bookmarked it as a get back to item. I looked at it and got the impression, "Gee thats nice, not worth messing with but nice."

rom not happening
JustSayTech said:
so im guessing this rom is not happening right?
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I guess this is not happening +1
I also have a T301, and I know the filesystem comes with root access, but I have installed all that there is to install, from these forums, and the slatedroid forums.
I have froyo installed, but have never been able to install the VitalSource Bookshelf apk. I would like to use it to view my school textbooks, which is why I bought the tablet in the first place.
Today, I got this bug, up my behind (figuratively), and decided to see if their is anything that I can do about it. I have all the mips git repositories installed, along with an uncompressed stock update image.
What android version should I try to port? --> not that I know how to do that yet, but if there is a way, I will find it scouring the xda forums.
The Rasberry pi people seem to be making headway on porting ICS, so that may be a viable solution. Other than mips arch, this tablet has very similar specifications to a Rasberry pi.
The CDD for ICS says it needs like 379MB ram, and this tablet has only 256MB, but hey, so does the original RPI
What do you think?
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Sorry, I just wanted to follow this thread also.
I am sure it is doable, I just have to find some free time. This time of year there is not a lot of time for me to sit down and figure this out. Hopefully I can get something going by Jan/Feb after the holiday season is over
....assuming the world does not end

t301 custom rom
ok,
So, this is what I have so far......
I'm sure that we can agree that the T301 uses an Ingenic JZ4760 processor. The JZ4760 processor uses mips32-r1 code. It is FP compatible. The JZ4770 on the other hand is a mips32-r2 code device.
There are also some other differences in the CPU's. I think video could also be a problem. The JZ4770 has a much nicer video module.
I think that we will need a custom build.
Is there a place that we can find the drivers to build or do we need to write our own?
ICS seems to be built on a newer kernel version, and mips technologies has released the 3.0.8 kernel, so I think that will be ok to build the ASOP, but I am sure the drivers will be the problem
I tore the tablet open, took some pictures, and made a list of the parts the I will most likely need to make drivers for.
I will attach the list, but it is a work in progress

Support over on SlateDroid
I am currently working with the T100 series, I don't think we should push any higher than GB for these tablets, seeing as how they run a max of 600MHZ. My friend developer was able to get the Ainol Novo 4.0 running on it, but he said it was far beyond usable. I am trying to get him to pass me the information that he had compiled into it so I can continue support of the device. I think I have a work around for Flash, and other specs... but I am waiting for my device to be returned to me since I had to RMA it due to bricking. I will post a thread over on SlateDroid and you can follow progress there. Once I get a functional rom that boots I will then post here at XDA. I am aiming to Odex since that will add speed, and debloat along with Market support. 2.2 will be the first release and once I can get that compiled 2.3 will happen. I will continue to play around with the idea of ICS, but once again due to low power I don't think it would be truly worth it...

ZEKI TBD753B Jelly Bean 4.1.1 WARNING

Just bought ZEKI 7 inch dual core TBD753B witH jelly bean 4.1.1
$ 129.99 at Sears and Best Buy
Specs
Amlogic Dual 1.5GHz Cortex-A9 processor
1GB Ram DDR3
Color TFT-LCD 5 points capacitive touch screen (800 x 480)
Jelly Bean 4.1.1
Storage Capacity : 8GB
SD Card Slot : Yes
Front Facing Camera
Micro USB and mini HDMI
WIFI
Be careful The Jelly Bean firmware has tons of bugs
especially not waking up after sleep / power off.
You need to hit reset button most of the time.
Its not rooted and cant be rooted through the ICS/JB Universal rooting available here at XDA.
I have exchanged it twice and it still has the same problems
After first set up it comes up with "update available" message.
The update is to repair the Update server connection and youtube.
However after update The connection to update server keep failing.
Been through so many factory reset through recovery (Vol - and Power) and the settings with Tech Support and nothing help with the problems.*
Tablet also has screen sensitivity issue
Landscape Top Left corner
Portrait Top Right corner
Until they provide fix do not buy.
Zeki Android 4.0.3 Tablet TB782B is much better than the TBD753B Jelly Bean brother.
UPDATE
For anyone who look for root
attach below
update.zip from Zeki tech support (also work for trio jelly bean tablet)
and Vending (google play store for jelly bean)
It is for Zeki TBD753B and TBDB763B (bluetooth version)
Build no 4.1.1 20121204
Root
Copy the update zip into sd card
Insert the card into the tablet.
Hold vol - and press power button to go to recovery.
Release the vol- button once you enter recovery
navigate with vol button , and power to select
select apply update from ext
Select the update zip you copy earlier
once its done reboot
Google Play Store
AUTOMATIC way without root (wont survive factory reset)
The tablet is google ready you can install Google play store without root by simply tapping the vending apk.
MANUAL WAY to install google play with root (this will survive factory reset)
use file explorer/manager ie.. ES file explorer, Root explorer etc
You can use any file manager that you want and
ITS A BASIC ANDROID KNOWLEDGE you need to mount the system folder into writable before copying or change permission.
copy the vending apk into system/app and change permission into RW R R
and important REBOOT.
UPDATE 2
Due too many emails
let me try to explain as basic as possible
ZEKI tablet already has Google Services Framework installed you dont need to re-install it again.
If you install Google Play store by flashing Gapps zip make sure it doesnt include Google Services Framework APK on the zip files.
Otherwise you will encounter too many FC later on. Dont ask me about GApps.zip since i dont use those methods.
In order for you to access, copy or modify into/on system folder
you need to enable or mount the system folder as writable and your phone/tablet need to be rooted
You can use any file manager apps you want
ie.. ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, Astro File Manager or etc
Below is example for ES file explorer
Tap options
tap settings
Scroll down and select Root Settings
Put a Check mark for Root explorer and mount file system
You have to figure out with the file manager apps you use how to mount the File System as writtable
I dont know every single apps there
Try to GOOGLE it.

I have not had a problem with this. Seems to be a good buy for a cheap tablet.

maddog46113 said:
I have not had a problem with this. Seems to be a good buy for a cheap tablet.
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they put it on sale now for $ 99 from Kmart.
According to Kmart too many returns.
I guess you are lucky.
One more problem the screen on landscape side its top left hand side corner and on portrait side top right corner is less sensitive to touch.
Mostly you have to keep pressing your thumb.
you can try to download ILITEK Touch Utility and test it.

hoodred said:
Just bought ZEKI 7 inch dual core TBD753B witH jelly bean 4.1.1
$ 129.99 at Sears and Best Buy
Specs
Amlogic Dual 1.5GHz Cortex-A9 processor
1GB Ram DDR3
Color TFT-LCD 5 points capacitive touch screen (800 x 480)
Jelly Bean 4.1.1
Storage Capacity : 8GB
SD Card Slot : Yes
Front Facing Camera
Micro USB and mini HDMI
WIFI
Be careful The Jelly Bean firmware has tons of bugs
especially not waking up after sleep / power off.
You need to hit reset button most of the time.
Its not rooted and cant be rooted through the ICS/JB Universal rooting available here at XDA.
I have exchanged it twice and it still has the same problems
After first set up it comes up with "update available" message.
The update is to repair the Update server connection and youtube.
However after update The connection to update server keep failing.
Been through so many factory reset through recovery (Vol - and Power) and the settings with Tech Support and nothing help with the problems.*
Until they provide fix do not buy.
Zeki Android 4.0.3 Tablet TB782B is much better than the TBD753B Jelly Bean brother.
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I got the identical tablet from Sears for cheap with reward points. The hardware specs got me to buy it. The tablet really is a headache and firmware locked without root on some Zeki build of JB 4.1.1. After a week of frustration I finally rooted the tablet. Search the XDA forums for Crystal_Root.zip. I confirm it works on the TBD753B FID:BN. It also installed SuperUser and BusyBox. I tried tons of automated scripts, one click unlockers, LiveSuit, and have schooled myself on FastBoot/ADB. None of them worked. Crystal Root took about twenty seconds. If I could do things again, I would not buy this tablet. Spend another hundred and get a Galaxy, but at this point it's personal (this thing WILL eventually do what I want it to). I'm now on to customize boot and OS. Will post results/findings.......
Update: I'm pretty sure this is a rebranded/packaged Zenithink C71 Capacitive manufactured by MID. Generic China garbage, even I got ripped paying $70 for it.....

ZEKI TBD753B Jelly Bean 4.1 - Totally Disagree with Warning - total disservice
Some background on me:
I have all Mac's and Apple devices and had been anti anything otherwise.
The other day my youngest daughter was going through the newspaper flyers looking at toys and such and the K-Mart flyer caught my eye. This Zeki TBD753B was in there for $89.00 USD. I had been considering iPad Mini's to replace their aged iPhone 3GS being used as an iPod touch and a 1st Gen iPod Touch (which to replace with a modern 2013 iPod touch is going to set me back $230 plus. Also for $13 bucks extra for 1 year of worry free coverage (drops, water, cracked screen.. whatever) It gets damaged, I get a new one!
I researched all the apps available for the Zeki that the kids had in iOS and found their counterpart in the AMAZON Store (most people complain that the store is weak vs the Google Play Store). I find this contrary, in fact it seems they only offer the best apps vs Apples gross amount or terrible ones that you have to weed through to find something that is actually not redundant and useful.
I had low expectations on Android for starters so anything would be good if it met those standards. I am happy to say that I am actually blown away. These devices are really solid little tablets. I will agree that there are some touch pad bugs, but maybe the sensitivity issue is because I wanted to test drive it and left the protective cover on it (It takes a couple taps for icons to respond), but when they do activate how this device works is really pretty great.
I have loaded the following so far:
Netflix
Sketchbook
Drop Box
Pandora
Fruit Ninja
Bejeweled
The apps are elegant and well designed.. infact some are better than apple counterparts.
The screen is nice and tight. very bright.
The web Browsers (Chrome and Opera) are solid, very well designed and legible.
Seriously considering flipping my iPad for one of these. Seriously impressed. Do not let the only reviews out there skew your judgement. Every place has a 30 day return policy. Get it, try it and make your own decision.

It's not a bad tablet for kids and people looking to just have a tablet, I was looking for one that would easily customize or modify period. My experience with Amazon Vs Google was 180 degrees as described here. Amazon results for device info were two, Google over a thousand. This tablet has been repacked by so many companies it's not funny. Even after examining it's inside via ABD, the device itself returns vague results about what is actually going on, not sure exactly what model it is. Another calculation is MID x753... I've found identical tablets selling out of china for $40 (10+ minimum order). Still have yet to get gapps functioning, into week two, rooted and hit a wall. I guarantee Sears will charge a restocking fee or only offer store credit if I attempt returning it, usage is visually noticeable. You have to read the fine print about returns for online electronic purchases.
manufactured by
Shenzhen Ployer Electronics Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 8, Yusheng Industrial Park, No.467 of 107 National Road, Gushu, Xixiang Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, 518102.
get stripped firmware from their website. they make two models rock chip and allwinner.

How would one get Google Play Store on the device?
Just curious, does anyone know how one would get google play store on these devices, if it is possible at all?

ATateNJ said:
Just curious, does anyone know how one would get google play store on these devices, if it is possible at all?
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That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.

kotows said:
That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.
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I have google play on the tablet via the google play apk just search for it. It doesn't work but its enough to allow certain features to work such as signing in on the youtube app. Install google services as well. I installed 1mobile market t it does a really good job of keeping apps up to date. The getapk market has alot of apps as well as the tablified market which can use the store of your choice (including 1mobile market). As far as buying apps from google play I still haven't been able to get the store to launch without crashing I will keep working at it and post updates.
PS: The touch bug is annoying as $^%*

kotows said:
That is the million dollar question. So far my answer is, you can't. First you'll need root access, I described that above. Put crystal zip on SD card, do not unzip file. Shut tablet down. Boot by holding volume down and power buttons. Should enter recovery, select update from EXT, select crystal file, then reboot now, you will see android updating message and then have superuser and busy box installed. That gets you about 50% there. I have tried to flash gapps without luck using the correct files. I believe the problem with this device to be the firmware. It's for ICS. I am thinking about rolling back OS to 4.0.3 and trying from there. The TBD782 is almost identical, thinking of trying a modded ROM I found in XDA forums. Basically that gets you to where I am. I believe the device is actually a momo9 variant/clone with allwinner a10 compatible chip. The manual I downloaded from above manufacturer (I can't post links yet) is identical to the TBD753B. You can also get a working version of livesuit from them. Hope any of that helps. I will report back when I have a working method.
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Its Google ready you dont need root to install google play store.
Look for (google it) vending apk for jelly bean 4.1.1 and copy it to sd card.
Tap it and it will install.
and yes you can use the crystal. zip to root it
or I have the update zip but I cant upload it here for some reason.
ATateNJ said:
I will agree that there are some touch pad bugs, but maybe the sensitivity issue is because I wanted to test drive it and left the protective cover on it (It takes a couple taps for icons to respond), but when they do activate how this device works is really pretty great.
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I still have problem without the screen protective on the landscape upper left and portrait upper right. This happen with both tablet which I have returned.
Im waiting for TBDB763B with bluetooth and different screen manufacturer. According to Best buy the street price will be $ 99

hoodred said:
Its Google ready you dont need root to install google play store.
Look for (google it) vending apk for jelly bean 4.1.1 and copy it to sd card.
Tap it and it will install.
and yes you can use the crystal. zip to root it
or I have the update zip but I cant upload it here for some reason
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First thing I tried was getting the vending apk. Negative with results. Manufacturer didn't purchase a license from Google, so your locked out of the free service, however you can have access to search, chrome, and the OS stamped Google (upper right corner, yet to remove). It all totally makes sense to me. You'll need root access to correctly install gapps, my fading hope to get this thing working with Google. Again I have to point at the buggy firmware in the device, its the same for all devices from manufacturer, with the only variable being the camera. To use all of Google's services, the firmware has to go. The issue for me has come to replacing it with something working that does not render the device inoperable.

Ok, for those of you returning these. The wifi on my device tanked 11 days from purchase. Only modifications I made to device were: root, attempted gapps install. I do not believe I destroyed the device wifi capability. I tried to reflash the original FW from recovery, NO GO, superuser stayed in the app drawer also root settings. I tried all three methods of data restoration available with the device, it half restored them. I did get Sears to exchange it. NOW, the good part. They exchanged it for another used one. I know the replacement was used because the 'factory sealed' label had been placed on the box over a broken one, also the headphones had been split apart. The original unit the plastic wires for left and right earbuds were molded together. I also watched the associate slap a clearance sticker on the box of the broken one I handed him, with a 50% price reduction. So if your retuning the units, you are quite possibly getting refurbished or flat out used units as exchanges. Now I do have all the info from previous unit build and will compare it to this one's. I shall try again, however the galaxy is $170 and I am investing waaaay to much time. This one breaks and Samsung it is. . .
First device build: 20121204
This device build: 20121213
Root Settings unavailable from settings menu (yes they are completely gone), they were visible but unable to select on previous unit until it was rooted.

kotows said:
First thing I tried was getting the vending apk. Negative with results. Manufacturer didn't purchase a license from Google, so your locked out of the free service, however you can have access to search, chrome, and the OS stamped Google (upper right corner, yet to remove). It all totally makes sense to me. You'll need root access to correctly install gapps, my fading hope to get this thing working with Google. Again I have to point at the buggy firmware in the device, its the same for all devices from manufacturer, with the only variable being the camera. To use all of Google's services, the firmware has to go. The issue for me has come to replacing it with something working that does not render the device inoperable.
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You need vending that specifically build for 4.1.1
I attached both files on the first post today.

that vending apk is not a apk. it is a zip file bro. it fails when moving to system/app
edit........r/w permission must b granted before copying the vending zip to system/app.
im rebooting now........
i switched to chrome from explorer, and vending is showing as an apk now. lol. stupid!!! thanks for this
edit 2.......this wont work my dude! ive tried everything! i got root. but the vending.apk will not b recognized an app in system/app? has anyone been successful installing the vending/playstore? im bout ready to give up on this tablet!!!!

zounduser said:
that vending apk is not a apk. it is a zip file bro. it fails when moving to system/app
edit........r/w permission must b granted before copying the vending zip to system/app.
im rebooting now........
i switched to chrome from explorer, and vending is showing as an apk now. lol. stupid!!! thanks for this
edit 2.......this wont work my dude! ive tried everything! i got root. but the vending.apk will not b recognized an app in system/app? has anyone been successful installing the vending/playstore? im bout ready to give up on this tablet!!!!
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Whats your firmware version ?
check the permissions it should be RW R R if it still not working after reboot navigate back to system/app and tap the vending apk

Hoodred's root worked for me. But the play store fix I had to tweek. I used ROM tool box lite and changed permissions for system folder then the rest worked. Thanks hooded.
Sent from my TBD753B using xda app-developers app
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This was sorely needed because amazon app store wanted to update from version on tablet after updating it wouldn't work so had to down grade to original version then download and install 250+ apps what a waste of a day. now I can use Titanium backup. THANKS AGAIN HOODRED!!!
Sent from my TBD753B using xda app-developers app

TBD753BSturgi said:
Hoodred's root worked for me. But the play store fix I had to tweek. I used ROM tool box lite and changed permissions for system folder then the rest worked. Thanks hooded.
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Yes you can use whatever file manager apps you want.
and of course you need to mount system folder as RW its a basic function to copy or tweak system folder.
You can use ES file explorer, Root explorer or whatever file manager apps you want to use.
Glad it work for you
BTW if you want to fix the touch screen sensitivity issue
try to download SGS Touchs creen Booster from the play store.
It help a bit

About a month ago, my dad told me he purchased an Android Jelly Bean tablet at Fingerhut for 149.99. I was a bit skeptical and warned him that it might be a crappy imitation with zero Google Play.
I was right about the Google Play part of it but, to be honest, I am rather impressed by the overall performance of it. True, the resolution is not up to Nexus 7 standards and the built-in speakers are somewhat average, it does offer a microsd card slot with 32 GB support and HDMI. All that was left was to root it and get down to business of installing Google Play and Nova Launcher to make it a Nexus clone.
Easier said than done. It took me a week of using everything from ZhuoDaShi to PolaroidAIO combined with ADB with no luck. I was about to give up until I found Crystal Root. Amazing stuff....took about 20 seconds, rebooted and finally rooted. My dad is now a proud owner of Nexus 7 clone. Of course, there are no custom roms but the layout is so basic it really doesn't need any. I just added Nova Launcher, removed the stock launcher using a root uninstaller and applied an ad-blocking host file using ES File Manager.
I found myself so impressed that I will be also purchasing one later this month! :good:
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zounduser said:
that vending apk is not a apk. it is a zip file bro. it fails when moving to system/app
edit........r/w permission must b granted before copying the vending zip to system/app.
im rebooting now........
i switched to chrome from explorer, and vending is showing as an apk now. lol. stupid!!! thanks for this
edit 2.......this wont work my dude! ive tried everything! i got root. but the vending.apk will not b recognized an app in system/app? has anyone been successful installing the vending/playstore? im bout ready to give up on this tablet!!!!
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This is how I got it to work, dude. I used ES File Manager, gave it root permissions, copied over the Vending.apk to system/app, changed permissions to RW - R - R, then you NEED to reboot the tablet.
It will then show the, "Android is optimizing system apps" screen and that's it!
Sent from my SGH-T839 using xda premium
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This is the version of Google Play that I used.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1763420&d=1361907490
Sent from my SGH-T839 using xda premium

google play on my zeki
Use: Install Android Market on Coby Kyros MID7012 (or most other tablets running Android 2.3.3) | Northwest Tech Experience go to this site and install the zip file to your micro sd,then install in order to your tab ,then restart and you should be fine.
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ATateNJ said:
Just curious, does anyone know how one would get google play store on these devices, if it is possible at all?
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Use: Install Android Market on Coby Kyros MID7012 (or most other tablets running Android 2.3.3) | Northwest Tech Experience go to this site and install the zip file to your micro sd,then install in order to your tab ,then restart and you should be fine.

Soft bricked TBDB763B ooops
Used ani mod root and it changed framework-res.apk now tablet will not boot. I have the TBDB763B version. can anyone post a copy of framework-res.apk from there tablet so i can push with adb and get back up and running? All i need is that one apk and ill be good to go. However searching google is pointless. Its not available as far as i can see, i looked high and low for hours with no luck. I emailed zeki support and am hoping they will be able to email me the apk, im just hoping my fellow xda member will be faster. thanks in advance guys.

GT-B9150 Samsung Homesync *ROOT*

so i will start off by saying i was disappointed when i got this device because i thought it had full access to the Google play store when only 5% or less apps work, none of which i want (Netflix, hulu, plex etc. not there) i was looking for this device to be both a media server/gaming device for some asphalt 8/real racing action. etc. so i am starting this thread to hope it attracts attention and we can get someone to help us root it because if we can accomplish that i heard of a program called market helper that would trick the market into thinking we are using an s4 or something.

erik10002 said:
so i will start off by saying i was disappointed when i got this device because i thought it had full access to the Google play store when only 5% or less apps work, none of which i want (Netflix, hulu, plex etc. not there) i was looking for this device to be both a media server/gaming device for some asphalt 8/real racing action. etc. so i am starting this thread to hope it attracts attention and we can get someone to help us root it because if we can accomplish that i heard of a program called market helper that would trick the market into thinking we are using an s4 or something.
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Thanks for starting it. I am in the same situation. Just for the context, it has Exynos 5250 dual core processor @1.7ghz and a 1TB hard drive inside mounted with ext4 in /storage/emulated/0 (also /sdcard etc.).
I'm trying to root it since a week now without success. I tried to flash self-made boot.tar with boot.img inside using Odin 3.09, but it FAILS. Same goes for pre-rooted system.img. It seems that this bootlader has a lock and it's checking signature, since we can't sign it like Samsung, it refuses to flash. Heimdall 1.4.0 also fails with a message stating "failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence". I've tried some chinese websites root method, but it also did not work (Odin does not flash the root file).
I've downgraded from Oct 2013 firmware to an ealiest one that I could find : B9150ZSABME2_B9150OZSBME2_TGY from May 2013. With this, I ran Cydia Impactor on it and it was able to place /system/xbin/su into the system partition. However, it is not setuid root, thus when I run su, it just waits forever. I don't know how the exploit can place the binary there but not make it setuid root. Supersu.apk is also installed, but it does not launch normally and dies.
The Impactor is able to run a telnetd server as "system" user, but system user also can't setuid root the su binary. It can't mount system RW. Impactor can't launch a telnet server as root neither.
I've tried some other exploits that were found for S4 (pwn etc. ), DoomLord v17. It all failed. I also tried SRS One Click Root, and Chinese eroot, they also failed. I'm now out of ideas and appreciate if anyone would have any idea.
I am attaching partition layout. I can also send the kernel if necessary.

okay so this is what i have done so far, i know nothing about developing a root procedure but i am very impatient.
nova launcher installed (forced landscape in nova settings and now every app loads landscape like it should)
Blackmart (this is where i will be downloading all my apps from straight to the device)
got angry birds installed as a test app (worked perfectly)
did all this in a few minutes before i went to bed and will keep exploring tonight, hope this helps some people who own the device. next im going to try and install a FPS or racing game and see how that turns out.

Erik10002, I've also installed Nova, but then you lose the status bar as the notifications on Samsung firmware is a bit diferent (on upper left side with an indicator count). I'm not sure if it would be usable without status bar. (or am I mistaken? ie where the running program icons shall be seen as well as the clock, etc.).
It seems that our device has some kind of kernel protection or capability restriction to run setuid root su binary, according to Saurik himself. So I will try to further think how it can be overcome.
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Erik10002, I've also installed Nova, but then you lose the status bar as the notifications on Samsung firmware is a bit diferent (on upper left side with an indicator count). I'm not sure if it would be usable without status bar. (or am I mistaken? ie where the running program icons shall be seen as well as the clock, etc.).
It seems that our device has some kind of kernel protection or capability restriction to run setuid root su binary, according to Saurik himself.

How do you enter download mode on this thing?

Two methods :
1) power off. Then press function button, hold it, then press power button. Led will be red. This is download mode
2) enable developer mode, usb debugging. Then connect it to your pc with its micro USB port and run adb reboot download
If you want recovery, adb reboot recovery

not a glimmer of hope for root on this device so far :crying:

Yes unfortunately nobody seems to be interested. I also gave up and using it stock now. Except the issue of not being able to write timestamps on internal files, it's OK. For timestamps issue, I just use an external USB and use internal ones for files where I don't care about creation modification times. (ie movies etc)
I want to try to open its case to see if hdd is replaceable and if I can externally set 777 permissions on files which may help me set timestamps. Any clue how this box can be opened?

Don't know how to open it up and yes it is a shame as I was looking for this to be an android multimedia powerhouse and Android game console and those dreams got crushed although I got real racing up and running (and it runs smoothly) and get all my apps/games through blackmart alpha I have been to lazy to get an android gaming controller and am currently just using the box as a backup for my Galaxy devices but will venture further eventually. Surprised this thread I started hasn't got more attention because when I type Samsung homesync root into Google this is the 2nd link on the page I think. I will keep praying, one day, one day!
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In fact it's still OK. I'm running SMB server and SSH server on it. They run on non standard ports but all my pc are Linux so it's not an issue.
I have Torrent for downloading, Xbmc for media, bittorent sync for syncing. Biggest annoyance is the timestamp issue that's bugging all phones and tablets with ext4 sdcards and that play store is a joke with nearly all apps not compatible while most of them run just fine. Why did Sammy do something like this is beyond my understanding.

So this device is not getting any attention from the devs? Hope it will be rooted one day. It has got way more potential than what it is now.

I think this device has powerful hardware specs but poor software, Wish someone find a way to root it so we can use it more effective
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erik10002 said:
so i will start off by saying i was disappointed when i got this device because i thought it had full access to the Google play store when only 5% or less apps work, none of which i want (Netflix, hulu, plex etc. not there) i was looking for this device to be both a media server/gaming device for some asphalt 8/real racing action. etc. so i am starting this thread to hope it attracts attention and we can get someone to help us root it because if we can accomplish that i heard of a program called market helper that would trick the market into thinking we are using an s4 or something.
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Let's create an vote for this device so any dev find way to root it!

toan3000 said:
I think this device has powerful hardware specs but poor software, Wish someone find a way to root it so we can use it more effective
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Let's create an vote for this device so any dev find way to root it!
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I do believe that this device will not have great success.
The first point is that it is only devoted to Samsung devices. Why ? I have another android Phone and I cannot use this stuff...
If I have to spend 300 Euro for a device that requires other samsung device, this is a closed one like a MAC and I dislike it.

You can install homesync apk by side loading at least on some Android phones and tablets, as far as I read in some Websites. You could give it a try.
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/17/samsung-homesync-media-hub-compatibility/
Yeah. Samsung has extended support to other Android devices for homesync app. Despite hearing so many negative reviews on this device, I shomehow enjoy using it. I'm using the device everyday for media consumption everyday without fail.

How does XBMC run on this thing? And does the Homesync Phone Remote Control work within XBMC? Thats the main reason I'm looking to get this device quite honestly.
Thanks a lot.

I saw the rooting method on a Chinese site. I'm thinking about buying this Homesync for HD Player and torrent download.

Zanr Zij said:
I saw the rooting method on a Chinese site. I'm thinking about buying this Homesync for HD Player and torrent download.
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Which website?
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tect said:
Which website?
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Here you go
http://www.2gcn.com/android/ROOT/20130908/5137.html

Zanr Zij said:
Here you go
http://www.2gcn.com/android/ROOT/20130908/5137.html
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Not working on my homesync