So I have an lg G-slate v909 and its currently got android 3.1 but id like to update it to the newest android os. I'm new and don't know how to do this manually as, from what I've been reading, is what needs to be done. I also only have this tablet and my Samsung galaxy s2 phone to access the internet and no PC access currently. I am not subscribed through tmobile just use wifi on the tablet.
Also, I am taking online classes and need to beable to access the mymathlab flash site application and am unable to do so on my tablet through any browser. If anyone could help me with that too, I would be incredibly greatful.
I posted under the android q&a but haven't got any hits so I thought id try here.
Thanks so much.
Samantha
Hello, all:
I am amazed by all that the board's members are doing, but I am also totally confused by all of it. I guess the best place to start is with where I am and where I want to go::fingers-crossed:
I have an ordinary TF-101, Wi-Fi only, with keyboard. I use it almost exclusively when I away from home, usually from 2 - 4 weeks at a time, to access my e-mails (via Wi-Fi). My problem is that on my Windows Desktop I use Thunderbird in Pop mode, downloading everything prior to processing. My problem is T'bird doesn't run in Android. So, I am trying to load a version of Ubuntu onto the tablet so I can run T'bird while away from home.
So, I guess that generates several questions:
1. Has anyone tried this and T'Bird won't run on Ubuntu on the TF-101, no matter what? A no means that's the end of the discussion!
2. If no one has tried this, which version of Ubuntu that can be loaded on the TF-101 is MOST likely to allow me to install and run T'bird?
3. I know that I must first root the TF-101 but there must be a dozen "ways" or "sites" that claim to do it - which would be the best one, from a nube's perspective?
4. As part of this, do I need to update Android (currently 4.0.3) and if so to what?
5. Finally, at least for now, which method for loading the desired version of Ubuntu should I use? Are there any "simple" instruction sets to do this?
Thank all of you for all of your work and in advance for any help that you can give me to help me solve my problem.
Sparky
1. Not me.
2. See #1.
3. I suggest easyflasher
4. No, you can root your stock firmware, whichever it is. Note that it will wipe yoru device (except /sdcard) so back up first.
5. See #1
On a side note, installing Ubuntewww just for Thunderburn is going through a huge hassle to get little benefit. There's plenty of powerful, even better, mobile clients. I use the build-in mail for personal accounts (6 of them) and k-9 mail for business (4 accounts).
Yea I would just find an Android email client to suit your needs
From what I know, there is not a 100% working Ubuntu for the TF101, iirc Hardware Acceleration doesn't work
Unless things have improved since I last checked
If that stock ROM is working fine for you, just hunt the Play Store for another email client to use
Some suggestion
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-excellent-email-apps-for-android-compared/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/30/ae-android-email-app/
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/703251-best-email-client.html
TheArtfulDodger said:
3. I know that I must first root the TF-101 but there must be a dozen "ways" or "sites" that claim to do it - which would be the best one, from a nube's perspective?
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If you do want to root the TF101, Frederuco's Guide to Root and ROM the TF101 at sorry not allowed to post the URL - just google the name.
As a newbie to android and the TF101 I found his guide perfectly clear and easy to follow and was rooted in no time at all.
Good luck
Ziggy
@Theziggy, glad you found my guide helpful. Here is a link to it: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html
Also, I have an info thread for KatKiss 4.2.2 and 4.3 for anyone new to those ROMs:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ormerly-teameos-4-android-4-2-x-tf101-12.html
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...f101-roms/38407-rom-jb-4-3-katkiss-tf101.html
Hello everyone i have a question for you that will make a choice for me to root/modify/upgrade (or whatever you guys doing) my tablet or just leave it alone.
First of all i have a Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition tablet running Android 4.0.4. I have software and hardware experience on pc windows and linux but not so much on android.
My main problem with my tablet is its running Android 4.0.4 and when i tried to install apps (especially multimedia apps like netflix , bein connect and youtube) it says my device is not compatible. And in general my tablet feels slower to when i bought it first time about 5 years ago.
My questions are;
1-Would i be able to upgrade android to newer editions at least android 5.0.0? I am asking this because my phone has android 5.0.0 and i have no problems with apps as of now.
2-If i root/modify android can i run apps like netflix and youtube or there are more problems waiting?
3-Would modifying help the speed of tablet or would it slow it down even more? Like trying to install windows 8 on a windows xp level of pc.
I'm asking these because i dont want to spend days just to find out it was not the answer i was looking for.
I hope i made myself clear please add any suggestion or roadmaps for a newbie like me. Thanks in advance.
Technically rooting doesn't allow you to upgrade your version of Android, it's the custom recovery you install that does. If there's a custom ROM out there that supports your old tablet it will work. Youtube is unaffected by root and I don't think Netflix is either. Finally, rooting technically could help the speed of your tablet if you change things like disabling fsync or running TRIM, but rooting itself doesn't change performance. Just be warned that there might not be a Lollipop or newer custom rom for your tablet!
Hello. I need help installing Bliss-OS on my surface LAPTOP. Think of me as a complete noob, even though i ma not, just so we don't misunderstand how much the other knows, vice versa. You guys are amazing and i just want to dual-boot android x86 on my laptop.
Oh, sorry my problem is that when i boot it it works surprisingly well, i go into the OS then like remix OS, android x86, phoenix os, Ubuntu the keyboard doesn't work and i have to attach an external keyboard. I want my keyboard to work so i don't look like guy with laptop, screen and KEYBOARD, using a keyboard? If you need more details please tell, thankyou
hamdan198 said:
Hello. I need help installing Bliss-OS on my surface LAPTOP. Think of me as a complete noob, even though i ma not, just so we don't misunderstand how much the other knows, vice versa. You guys are amazing and i just want to dual-boot android x86 on my laptop.
Oh, sorry my problem is that when i boot it it works surprisingly well, i go into the OS then like remix OS, android x86, phoenix os, Ubuntu the keyboard doesn't work and i have to attach an external keyboard. I want my keyboard to work so i don't look like guy with laptop, screen and KEYBOARD, using a keyboard? If you need more details please tell, thankyou
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That's quite the odd issue. Have you asked this in the Bliss OS (x86) thread? https://forum.xda-developers.com/bliss-roms/bliss-roms-development/x86-bliss-x86-pc-s-t3534657
Any Luck?
hamdan198 said:
Hello. I need help installing Bliss-OS on my surface LAPTOP. Think of me as a complete noob, even though i ma not, just so we don't misunderstand how much the other knows, vice versa. You guys are amazing and i just want to dual-boot android x86 on my laptop.
Oh, sorry my problem is that when i boot it it works surprisingly well, i go into the OS then like remix OS, android x86, phoenix os, Ubuntu the keyboard doesn't work and i have to attach an external keyboard. I want my keyboard to work so i don't look like guy with laptop, screen and KEYBOARD, using a keyboard? If you need more details please tell, thankyou
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I have the same issue on my Surface Laptop 2. Every install I try, no matter what it is, I have no keyboard. I am able to plug in a USB keyboard, but as you said, that really doesn't work for me.
Did you find any solutions?? I have no clue what to do. SUCKS not having a keyboard and I'm loving BlissOS.
ModestExcuse said:
I have the same issue on my Surface Laptop 2. Every install I try, no matter what it is, I have no keyboard. I am able to plug in a USB keyboard, but as you said, that really doesn't work for me.
Did you find any solutions?? I have no clue what to do. SUCKS not having a keyboard and I'm loving BlissOS.
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Unfortunately no, keyboard doesn't work on BlissOS yet.
I asked the developer and he said he would be implementing drivers to make it work
I did get ubuntu to work - You might want to check this out:
https://github.com/qzed/linux-surface/ :fingers-crossed:
hamdan198 said:
Unfortunately no, keyboard doesn't work on BlissOS yet.
I asked the developer and he said he would be implementing drivers to make it work
I did get ubuntu to work - You might want to check this out:
https://github.com/qzed/linux-surface/ :fingers-crossed:
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I run the linux-surface kernel w/ Ubuntu on my SL3, and it runs great. I’m having issues getting Bliss OS to even boot off the usb; assuming I get it on, is there a way to install the linux-surface kernel in Bliss or would I break everything? It’s been a while since I’ve messed with Android so sorry in advance! (Also with the SL3; the Keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen do not work right off the bat with any linux distro/flavour afaik until you install the linux-surface kernel)
Yes, the easiest way to install the Linux surface modules for android is via gearlock using the gxp files available from gearlock forums. Install both the surface kernel module and the daemon from gearlock recovery menu during android boot up not from within android terminal. Touch screen may not work from every boot has been my only issue.
you can use gearlocks windows advanced android installer to install android and include gearlock from windows as well or install gearlock to most flavours of android x86 after the osnhas been installed.
you are also better off placing any gxp files into the dedicated gearlock folder as thats easily visible to gearlock during recovery
Does anyone have an experience with this tablet? It runs Windows and Android. I was wondering if there was any way to wipe it out and load any custom firmware or even stock for that matter. I would need to be able to bypass any Google and Windows verifications that are needed to restore the factory default. It was a Verizon tablet for employees. It's not stolen but they don't want it back. I was just hoping to be able to use it in some fashion. I don't care if I can get it to run Windows and Android or just one or the other. Any advice would be much obliged thank you.