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Has anyone heard of the Nextbook Premium 9? I am trying to root it, but have been unsuccessful with all of the current rooting tools (z4root, Androot etc) and have been searching the internet for anyone who has found a successful method for rooting.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Trying to root the nextbook premium 9 tablet
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Is there any hope for rooting the Nextbook Premium 9?
I have a new Nextbook Premium 9, and it has been limited very tightly by Efun, and I cannot find where anyone that has posted on the Internet has managed to root it. The problem is the tight memory limitations (kills me having that much free space on the device and no access to it).
I have done all that I know to do: add a 32gb micro-sdcard, and used ADB to install some stubborn apks, and set the preferred target of installations and data to the sdcard. I moved everything over that can be moved (it has Android 2.3.1). I cannot fit the apps that I really need all at the same time. I can uninstall and reinstall from the backups on the card... a pain, and it limits its usefulness.
Not having Market is a pain, but I can live with that with help from Amazon and others. But it doesn't do me a lot of good as tightly locked down as it is. I have an Onda VX610W coming (if DHL ever decides to move it out of Hong Kong to me) with ICS already installed, but its too small for what I am using the NextbookP9 to do. I need the Nextbook for my presentations. It has the larger screen, and I just need it.
Please, is there anyone who can help me or who can point me in the right direction. I need help with this one. Thanks in advance.
Jim aka FireStorm
Simular situation. A friend tried to root his with the 8p's root. While it worked the touchscreen doesnt work.
So how do I go about figuring out what driver I should compile and throw in the image?
I am still looking for a way to root the Nextbook Premium 9
The Nextbook Premium series are rebranded Kohotech Tablets, and I think I am about to dive into the nightmare of trying to get technical support from a Chinese company. Efun is 'less than' helpful, and the response I got to the request for help left me gritting my teeth. They are selling the new 10 inch Kohotech that carries Android 4 ICS. This is done before they fulfill their promise to upgrade the other Premiums to ICS. That would help, but not solve the memory problems.
I bought the Onda VX610W I mentioned, and even though the Nextbook has a superior resolution than the Onda and a camera, the Onda flies circles around it in performance. It came pre-rooted from the company I bought it from.
The Onda has ICS and the Nextbook Gingerbread, and the processor of the Onda is an Allwinner A10 (faster than I expected). The Onda came with 8gb internal memory (I have a 32gb micro-sdcard due here tomorrow), and the Nextbook came with 4gb and has an external 32gb sdcard. But the majority of the Nextbook's internal memory is untouched, with no way to move anything over to ROM without rooting. When you see the performance side by side, the difference kind of hurts when you consider what is in the Nextbook.
I think though, most of the operational difference has to do with the fact that the Nextbook is so walled up that it is difficult to access its memory and other parts of its hardware (having difficulties using its magnetometer). It just doesn't have enough memory to function well, and most of it just sits there idle.
I have a 32gb micro-sdcard in it, and have used the Android Debugger to have it default to moving a lot of the apps to the sdcard instead of internal memory when installed. It helps, but it is continually slowing or locking on operations that should not bottleneck it (doesn't matter if they are in internal memory or the external sdcard). I have to push the reset at least twice per day. What I am doing on it should give it no great grief, but it does. The Onda makes the problems with the Nextbook all the more obvious. The problem is that the screen on the Onda is going to finish making me blind I think. I need the Nextbook. I don't really want to have to consider this a wasted tablet.
I understand from other discussions that the Premium 9 is very brick-resistant. Its a good thing, because I am ready to experiment. If I just want to watch a movie, its okay... but if I try to really use it, it works about 1/4 of the time. It has good hardware, but it is just so walled up. Nooks are apparently easier to root than these.
If anyone can help, I would really, really appreciate it.
Jim
firestorm005 said:
The Nextbook Premium series are rebranded Kohotech Tablets, and I think I am about to dive into the nightmare of trying to get technical support from a Chinese company. Efun is 'less than' helpful, and the response I got to the request for help left me gritting my teeth. They are selling the new 10 inch Kohotech that carries Android 4 ICS. This is done before they fulfill their promise to upgrade the other Premiums to ICS. That would help, but not solve the memory problems.
I bought the Onda VX610W I mentioned, and even though the Nextbook has a superior resolution than the Onda and a camera, the Onda flies circles around it in performance. It came pre-rooted from the company I bought it from.
The Onda has ICS and the Nextbook Gingerbread, and the processor of the Onda is an Allwinner A10 (faster than I expected). The Onda came with 8gb internal memory (I have a 32gb micro-sdcard due here tomorrow), and the Nextbook came with 4gb and has an external 32gb sdcard. But the majority of the Nextbook's internal memory is untouched, with no way to move anything over to ROM without rooting. When you see the performance side by side, the difference kind of hurts when you consider what is in the Nextbook.
I think though, most of the operational difference has to do with the fact that the Nextbook is so walled up that it is difficult to access its memory and other parts of its hardware (having difficulties using its magnetometer). It just doesn't have enough memory to function well, and most of it just sits there idle.
I have a 32gb micro-sdcard in it, and have used the Android Debugger to have it default to moving a lot of the apps to the sdcard instead of internal memory when installed. It helps, but it is continually slowing or locking on operations that should not bottleneck it (doesn't matter if they are in internal memory or the external sdcard). I have to push the reset at least twice per day. What I am doing on it should give it no great grief, but it does. The Onda makes the problems with the Nextbook all the more obvious. The problem is that the screen on the Onda is going to finish making me blind I think. I need the Nextbook. I don't really want to have to consider this a wasted tablet.
I understand from other discussions that the Premium 9 is very brick-resistant. Its a good thing, because I am ready to experiment. If I just want to watch a movie, its okay... but if I try to really use it, it works about 1/4 of the time. It has good hardware, but it is just so walled up. Nooks are apparently easier to root than these.
If anyone can help, I would really, really appreciate it.
Jim
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I have a rooted android running on the 9P ... just need touchscreen drivers for it
When you get it running... touchscreen and all, then please contact me again. I need the help. I have run into a glitch on the Onda and it is consuming my time right now... trying to avoid reflashing it, but it seems the best option. I can't keep my little hands off of things when they are working just fine it seems... always trying to find out what can work better. Its a life-long trend, and at this point it seems kind of useless to try and stop.
Anyway, whenever I find out why I have wifi connectivity and no network interface on the Onda, I am going to switch my focus back to the Nextbook. It is actually running better than it has run before because I unloaded a lot of nice apps to give it more breathing room. But it kind of sacrificed the purpose to which I got it. There is no balanced compromise with that one... I have to root it when it is possible, to free up memory and maybe to upgrade past Gingerbread. They are offering the new 10 inch tablet with ICS installed right now. I checked with Kohotech, and there is almost no difference in the Nextbook 9 and 10... even more alike than the 8 and 9, but ICS changes it a lot.
I have a device running 2.1, 2.3 and 4.0, and let me tell you... despite the obvious similarities of them all being Android, the 4.0 does some neat things the others just can't, and it is smoother.
Got to start with rooting the thing, though.
If you get the screen working, then I would like to hear more about it... thanks.
UPDATE: For some reason, the permissions on this page suddenly would not let me post a reply, which I really need to do. Finless on Freaktab.com has produced a working custom rooted rom for the NEXTBOOK PREMIUM 9. He also included the original stock rom in case of emergencies. I have not tried it, but according to others, it works. I just finished downloading the files and will try it tomorrow after a nap.
I request permission to post a new reply in this thread. If you will let me, I will post a link to the thread found on Freaktabs that has the solution. I will first try out the ROM myself though. I was about to sell this thing to a friend in frustration.
It has such a beautiful display, I think I'll keep it with the 1gb USER APP space and access to Google Play that he gave it. He said he could do more, but 1 gb will make the thing workable... especially since he got rid of the bloatware bogging it down. But there is hope for the Premium9 users now. I sent tech support at Nextbook an inquiry about upgrades to ICS as there was some real indication of an upgrade. They said no plans were in the works for upgrading the very bogged down unrooted Gingerbread ROM it comes with. GET THIS: they suggested that I buy one of their "new" series of tablets (like... 5 months after the Premiums hit the market) instead. Hey, just forget the $200 or so dollar investment and buy a newer one with ICS from us... also unrooted. No thank you. I have an Archos on the way and own an Onda. I don't think I want another unrooted bogged down tablet from Nextbook after just getting this one. Except for having 4gb instead of 8gb memory, the hardware in the thing is pretty sound. But it was the locked down rom that made it a misery to use. If it works out, I will post the results.
firestorm005 said:
When you get it running... touchscreen and all, then please contact me again. I need the help. I have run into a glitch on the Onda and it is consuming my time right now... trying to avoid reflashing it, but it seems the best option. I can't keep my little hands off of things when they are working just fine it seems... always trying to find out what can work better. Its a life-long trend, and at this point it seems kind of useless to try and stop.
Anyway, whenever I find out why I have wifi connectivity and no network interface on the Onda, I am going to switch my focus back to the Nextbook. It is actually running better than it has run before because I unloaded a lot of nice apps to give it more breathing room. But it kind of sacrificed the purpose to which I got it. There is no balanced compromise with that one... I have to root it when it is possible, to free up memory and maybe to upgrade past Gingerbread. They are offering the new 10 inch tablet with ICS installed right now. I checked with Kohotech, and there is almost no difference in the Nextbook 9 and 10... even more alike than the 8 and 9, but ICS changes it a lot.
I have a device running 2.1, 2.3 and 4.0, and let me tell you... despite the obvious similarities of them all being Android, the 4.0 does some neat things the others just can't, and it is smoother.
Got to start with rooting the thing, though.
If you get the screen working, then I would like to hear more about it... thanks.
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Certinally. Because this was passed to me I was responsible for returning a working device TODAY so I ended up buying a brand new one >.>
Any news regarding this Nextbook Premium 9 root + market? I will receive one this week but... it seems that I will regret having it...
It would be awsome if some dev put his hands on one...
I also own a Next9P and also would like option of rooting this device... Are there any devs. mildly interested in working on this... I have some limited funds if it would help.
Sent from my NXM908HC using xda premium
Me too please....
Just tring to keep this topic alive as I would like to see developement on this platform myself. I got my hands one one of these lately.
I have managed to get a rom dump of the Nextbook Next9 NXM908HC
The romdump (done through adb) reported successful dump all exept config.gz where I wound up with 0 bytes. I read over there that the custom rom for the Next8p runs on the 9p but drivers are wrong for the digitizer on the 9p.
Here is a link for the dump on the Next9 NXM908HC if there are any takers for making a custom rom out of it.
http://isurf2.com/droidwork/next9/
A cyanogenmod7 version for it would be much appreciated, but I wont hold my breath.
--Brink
thanks for the dump. I will see what I can do over the next week.
If someone knows how to root...
If someone knew how to root this tablet maybe I could get a dump with the config.gz intact.
For those looking for rooted nextbook9
Head on over to freaktab.com. A fella that goes by Finless (administrator) AKA Bob has done us all a great service by putting together a rooted, debloated nextbook9 ROM.
I have tested it on my nextbook9 and found that it works.
BTW: When he says debloated he means it. This is positively the most stripped down ROM I have ever seen and I've been flashing custom builds since the windows mobile6 days.
If you found this information useful, don't forget to click the thanks button.
--Brink
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Inside the custom rom found on that page at freaktab.com look for app injector. This takes care of the too stripped down to be usefull. With that you can add the market (Play Store) gapps and the other apps that come with the stock rom.
--Brink
I tried the ROM from Freaktab and it worked great. My 9P is rooted, I have the full android market. The ROM utilizes more memory, boots faster, and seems to run apps faster. What more can you ask for?!
So go to the link posted by Brinkley... Oh and BTW, thanks Brinkley, I followed the link from your post and that is why my P9 is now rooted.
Cheers, TooSlow
the freaktab rom is ginger not ics is there a root/debloat rom for ics ?
I have the Nextbook P10SE. I just flashed a few different ROMS for it, including a JB rom. only problem is, inverted screen and touch.
which of course renders it useless. Finless rom has the touch correct, but the image is rotated 180 degrees.
the JB rom found here on XDA (look for Rockchip ROM) has the screen oriented correctly but the touch is rotated 180 degrees
sigh.
try kingo root, that software does root almost every device that i know of. i have been there with a device that is unknown or limited and you cant find any thing at all, thats why i start to build my own stuff. Try kingo root that would be first step and then cwm .
People, I just got a refurbished XOOM a few days back. This is the WiFi only US model. I checked the status, and it says its still on 3.2. I see that there should be atleast 2 OTA updates for this - one to 3.2.1 and one to 4.0.3. But when I check for system updates, I keep getting this "You system is up to date!" message. I connected it to WiFi and let it sit for a couple of days now, and still no updates. Am I doing something wrong? Anyone is this same situation? A search did not turn up anything on the forums nor on google.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I would prefer not to root it for atleast the first 90 days while it is still in warranty.
Current system info:
Model Number : MZ604
Android Version : 3.2
Firmware : GAS_EMEA_USAHUBLWFRTDACH_P009
Build number: H.6.6-23
Thanks
Mine is the same. 1saleaday.com? Did you have a strange plug adapter you had to use? I dont think we got the US version.
kandroid said:
People, I just got a refurbished XOOM a few days back. This is the WiFi only US model. I checked the status, and it says its still on 3.2. I see that there should be atleast 2 OTA updates for this - one to 3.2.1 and one to 4.0.3. But when I check for system updates, I keep getting this "You system is up to date!" message. I connected it to WiFi and let it sit for a couple of days now, and still no updates. Am I doing something wrong? Anyone is this same situation? A search did not turn up anything on the forums nor on google.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I would prefer not to root it for atleast the first 90 days while it is still in warranty.
Current system info:
Model Number : MZ604
Android Version : 3.2
Firmware : GAS_EMEA_USAHUBLWFRTDACH_P009
Build number: H.6.6-23
Thanks
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I had similar problem I just rooted and updated manually. Since this is a developer tablet Motorola provides all the software to restore back to stock if you need a warranty replacement.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15593896
I follow the instructions in the thread above! Worked perfectly.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA
acoleman.mobile said:
Mine is the same. 1saleaday.com? Did you have a strange plug adapter you had to use? I dont think we got the US version.
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Yep. 1saleaday.com
I got the micro USB cable with it. I think you might have gotten the OTG cable (Micro USB Host Cable) instead.
I thought I was getting the US version!. When I powered it on for the first time, the language was in German. I just assumed that the language got changed by accident.
The funny part is, I am not able to find this build H.6.6.23 on the motorola page (http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/). So how do we figure out which version this is?
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I had similar problem I just rooted and updated manually. Since this is a developer tablet Motorola provides all the software to restore back to stock if you need a warranty replacement.
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Thanks. But how would I know which version I have? As mentioned ^, H.6.6.23 is no where to be found? Was your build the same? Or was it different?
I wanted to get the XOOM so I can get the official version of ICS, but it looks like that's not going to happen
thevumeister said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15593896
I follow the instructions in the thread above! Worked perfectly.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA
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Were you on the same 6.6-23 build? I don't see this build listed on that thread? My only concern is, if I do need to go back to the stock ROM, I won't be able to, as this build is nowhere to be found.
kandroid said:
Yep. 1saleaday.com
I got the micro USB cable with it. I think you might have gotten the OTG cable (Micro USB Host Cable) instead.
I thought I was getting the US version!. When I powered it on for the first time, the language was in German. I just assumed that the language got changed by accident.
The funny part is, I am not able to find this build H.6.6.23 on the motorola page (http://developer.motorola.com/products/software/). So how do we figure out which version this is?
Thanks. But how would I know which version I have? As mentioned ^, H.6.6.23 is no where to be found? Was your build the same? Or was it different?
I wanted to get the XOOM so I can get the official version of ICS, but it looks like that's not going to happen
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Mine is H6.6.23. So if you follow the instructions you'll be fine! It's very straight forward instructions.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA
thevumeister said:
Mine is H6.6.23. So if you follow the instructions you'll be fine! It's very straight forward instructions.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA
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Thanks! I'll give it a shot.
For anyone wondering, 6.6.23 build is for Retail Germany. The progression of updates is as follows:
6.2.351 (3.0.1) > 6.4.20.1 (3.1) > 6.6.23 (3.2)
So, if you do need to go back to the original stock, it would be 6.2.351
This is great news. I am also having an issue with my xoom not charging, it says charging and then says to connect to charger and it's discharging while i use it plugged in. Is this normal?
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I have the normal usb cable, it's the power adapter that's odd. It's the same plug as something like a heave duty air conditioner or something 220watt, and it has an adapter to make it plug into a normal outlet.
I also got the 1saleaday xoom and had the same h 2.6.6-23 build
I followed the instructions posted in the thread about about how to GED-ify your xoom and it will revert back to US 3.2 then it will see an update and keep updating you (i had like 5 total) all the way up to iml77 build aka ICS
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acoleman.mobile said:
This is great news. I am also having an issue with my xoom not charging, it says charging and then says to connect to charger and it's discharging while i use it plugged in. Is this normal?
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I have the normal usb cable, it's the power adapter that's odd. It's the same plug as something like a heave duty air conditioner or something 220watt, and it has an adapter to make it plug into a normal outlet.
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what you have is a european outlet, with a converter to match US outlets. my dad always travels with a US>euro converter.
Now my problem is I cannot get the drivers to install. Just get an error about the inf file. Any suggestions?
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Now my problem is I cannot get the drivers to install. Just get an error about the inf file. Any suggestions?
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It worked! I am on ICS build IM77 now. Thanks for the pointers everyone.
For the driver issue, which version did you download? 32 bit or 64 bit? And what version is your OS?
Please Help
I like many also purchased the moto xoom from 1saleaday which I received today but was very disappointed to see it is NOT the US version so I am running into the same problem of not being able to update to ICS! The instructions seem simple but it is not something I feel comfortable doing on my own.. Can someone please post a video on youtube showing step by step how to do this (PLEASE) I am very new to this all and dont want to ruin my device.. not interested in having the device rooted with custom roms or anything like that, I just want the official ICS release. Also for anyone reading this if you reside in the orange county, ca. area and know anyone who is HONEST and REPUTABLE who can to do this for me for free or small fee please let me know. Thank You
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I like many also purchased the moto xoom from 1saleaday which I received today but was very disappointed to see it is NOT the US version so I am running into the same problem of not being able to update to ICS! The instructions seem simple but it is not something I feel comfortable doing on my own.. Can someone please post a video on youtube showing step by step how to do this (PLEASE) I am very new to this all and dont want to ruin my device.. not interested in having the device rooted with custom roms or anything like that, I just want the official ICS release. Also for anyone reading this if you reside in the orange county, ca. area and know anyone who is HONEST and REPUTABLE who can to do this for me for free or small fee please let me know. Thank You
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while you would have no reason to trust most people on here, there are money on here who could do this for you (or walk/talk you through). I dont have a camera that would allow me to do a walk-through for you, but someone might (or it might already exist)
bioshock22 said:
I like many also purchased the moto xoom from 1saleaday which I received today but was very disappointed to see it is NOT the US version so I am running into the same problem of not being able to update to ICS! The instructions seem simple but it is not something I feel comfortable doing on my own.. Can someone please post a video on youtube showing step by step how to do this (PLEASE) I am very new to this all and dont want to ruin my device.. not interested in having the device rooted with custom roms or anything like that, I just want the official ICS release. Also for anyone reading this if you reside in the orange county, ca. area and know anyone who is HONEST and REPUTABLE who can to do this for me for free or small fee please let me know. Thank You
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I think you might be better off sticking to Honeycomb for now, until Google and Motorola start pushing ICS officially to other versions. Even though the instructions seem simple, things can go wrong, especially if you have never done this before. This is just a word of caution.
If you really want to do this, I would suggest reading up on setting up adb access on your pc first. This would include - installing the proper motorola drivers, getting your pc to recognize your xoom when you connect it, and getting adb to see your device. Since this does not make any changes to your xoom, you should be ok if something doesn't work as intended.
Once you have this first part setup, then you can venture on to the next parts. The most critical thing is to find instructions that are specific to your device and version, and to stop doing what you are doing if the result of a step doesn't exactly match with the instructions.
I'm sure someone can walk you through the complete process, but if you are not comfortable doing it, you'd be better off letting someone else do it for you, rather than follow instructions over phone or watching a video.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
i would like to do this to my xoom from 1daysale also but the links directions are confusing me a bit? do you have to unzip the 4 files from the u.s pack b4 you put it into the tools folder? i wish there was a video
I order the same thing from 1daysale also... I have the same build and everything.. Do I have to download the Germany build and then go back to stock? then flash again to US?
can i used this to flash back to Germany stock?
I am not sure if we will be able to switch back but to be honest I don't see any point, at least this way you can get updates straight from Google as it will now be classes as a Google Experience Device. Also everything works exactly the same and even Android market shows up in £'s. The only thing is it will be in US language and the keyboard will be a US one and not UK. If you use Swift Key X tablet it wont matter as you can download the English language anyway.
Unfortunately it will wipe everything when you unlock the bootloader. I have only had my Xoom for a month so I didn't mind loosing my game saves (gives me a reason to play again) so backup any documents, photos, music and films to your PC before you start.
You can get Xoot here: [TOOL] XOOT 1.1: Root your XOOM and more! - xda-developers just download the ZIP file at the bottom of the first post.
Unzip Xoot to the main directory of your PC (usually C drive)
I also downloaded and installed the xoom USB drivers from the Moto dev website. I am not 100% sure if these are needed but on my first try my computer had trouble picking up my xoom, but after I installed these it seemed to work (please note I restarted my PC after the install). I downloaded the ones for Windows 7 64bit but just download what ever one is relevant for your computer MOTODEV > Documentation & Tools > USB Drivers
The US stock rom image came from the Moto Dev website but you will have to register before you can download anything. Its a simple registration and wont take you long.
On the Moto Dev page you need go about half way down the page and look for the section MZ604 - XOOM WITH WIFI. At the bottom of that section you will see Build HWI69 for US Retail, which is what you need to download: MOTODEV > Products > Device Software
Once you have downloaded this extract the contents straight into the main Xoot folder on your PC and overwrite any files that may already be there.
Now connect your xoom with USB, make sure USB debugging is selected on your xoom (this should happen automatically but check in settings just in case)
Open up the Xoot folder and click on the Xoot batch file icon (looks like little gears)
A black command box will open up, press S to go into the bootloader settings and type unlock and hit return.
Follow the commands on the command box and then the same on your xoom and it will unlock the bootloader.
Once that has completed close Xoot on your PC and restart your Xoom (you may have to go through the set up screens on your xoom to get back to the home screen) again make sure USB debugging is selected on your xoom
Again open Xoot batch file icon but this time press D which will take you to the Other Tweaks menu.
Press S and you will be given another set of menus
now type ged and hit return and again follow any instructions on screen or on your xoom(this converts your xoom into a google experience device and uses the US image downloaded from moto dev)
After that has finished your Xoom will start up and after going through the first time set up screens you will have Android 3.0 US. You should then get instant notifications that updates are available (I think I had 3 or 4 in total) install them and eventually you will have ICS!!
It sounds like a lot at first but its straight forward really. On my first attempt I was crapping myself because I had not done it before but afterwards I realized how easy it really was, and now I am chuffed to bits playing with ICS
Also note this does not root your xoom, only unlocks the bootloader and converts it to a GED. There is an option to root but I have not played with that yet
Good luck and if you have any problems just let me know. I will try my best to help
Awesome, that sounds super easy and basic I think im going to give this a shot later on today hopefully I zip threw. Thanks!
OH MAN! I did it i cant believe how easy it was im in the middle of my updates now to ics now! Thanks alot man!
Hyundai A7HD ICS tablet (A10)
Greetings...
I got this slate for a small bucks, and i would like to make it usable as much as it can be. Since i can't download a lot of apps from google play (which came preinstalled), im sure it has something with build.prop file.
I have attached my original build.prop file so maybe someone can help me. I tried to change manufacturer and model only (to Samsung, GT-P6210) but id didn't solve problems.
Thank you in advance.
Hi,
I ordered this tablet week ago, so I`m also interested in this subject.
What exactly is the problem? You cant download any app because of the region code ? How exactly does this problem occur ?
About that build.prop - I`m not an expert , I own sgs i9000 (previously zte blade) and I see that indeed there are many lines that point to the Asia region for this tablet - maybe this is the problem? Still, explain how exactly does this problem occur ? What messages does the system give to you.
Thank you,
update rom for A7HD
A7HD update ROM have been released, but it is a Chinese web site. Hope you guys can understand.
you can go to hyundai-digital cn to find the download link. Becasue i am a newbie, i can't post a web link.
after updating, you can get google play to find some android software you like.
after updating, you can get google play to find some android software you like.
I'll check new firmware.
Does anyone know is it possible to put another battery (replace the current one) with more capacitive one?
Firmware + Root - A7HD
Hi,
First, Can you teach me how to flash a new firmware ?
I used LiveSuit 1.07, but no luck. My device keeps showing an image of a fallen Android" with a red warning triangle.
Btw, the combination that I used was hold "Esc" and power it on. Instruction from here: http://www.flashmyandroid.com/forum/showthread.php?730-ROM-Hyundai-A7-HD-Firmware-ICS-4-03-20120420/
Second, may I how did you root your A7HD ?
Is wifi really weak or is it just me? Also sound through speakers is not loud enough?
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boofman said:
Is wifi really weak or is it just me? Also sound through speakers is not loud enough?
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Yes, it is a common issue, maybe due to design, they put in a smaller wifi adapter, hence, maybe weaker than usual (even than common mobile phones)
Sound seems ok
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pootney
Hello
I got the Hyundai tablet last weekend and I am realy happy with it.
The only thing I wish is WiFi to be better. It seems it is realy week. 2 meters from the router and WiFi indicates less than half.
If I try from another room behind a wall - no connection
On my mobile I connect even from the street.
Have you heart of some incoming upgrade to fix that?
Thanks
Tzvetan
The poor quality WiFi is the only thing that is holding me back from buying one.
Signal strength is not that good in my home and I am afraid that this device may not work at all in some rooms.
I wonder if Hyundai is interested in producing ongoing updates in dealing with this and any other possible issues. So many of these Chinese manufacturers have a take it or leave it approach.
rebski said:
The poor quality WiFi is the only thing that is holding me back from buying one.
Signal strength is not that good in my home and I am afraid that this device may not work at all in some rooms.
I wonder if Hyundai is interested in producing ongoing updates in dealing with this and any other possible issues. So many of these Chinese manufacturers have a take it or leave it approach.
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Well, I cannot get WiFi behind the wall in another room
It is only working in the room, where the router is.
I do not know if this is a general weakness for this model Hyundai tablet, or it is only mine. I would like to know that, so I could ask for a replacement with another.
Are there others with the same problem?
tyakimov said:
Well, I cannot get WiFi behind the wall in another room
It is only working in the room, where the router is.
I do not know if this is a general weakness for this model Hyundai tablet, or it is only mine. I would like to know that, so I could ask for a replacement with another.
Are there others with the same problem?
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Well, this doesnt help you with signal strength but could improve responsiveness of your wifi, even with weak signal, check out my short tutorial:
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/33277-tut-hyundai-a7hd-and-others-a10-wifi-performance-increase-and-wifi-battery-usage-decrease-testedworking/
hope this helps anyone as it helped me a lot
Now even with weak signal my A7Hd is able to use internet
Good evening,
I bought my first Tablet: Proline Smart AK888-13 (Please Google for it)
It's unfortunately a rebranded device sold under the Proline South Africa Brand.
Google Play reports I have a: Rockchip QPAD9700
Google however finds a few online store listings with no further information.
I tried visiting the Rockchips.com website, but did not find the Tablet listed there, as it seems they only manufacture the Chipset or CPU or some hardware which I'm not certain of.
I am really pleased with the device I have and I can't complain with it's features. I bought it for 1200 ZAR and due a shipping mess up I got upgraded from a 7" to the 9.7" free of charge.
I have a ZTE MF190 USB Modem that I would like to use on the Tablet with the supplied OTG Cable and this is the reason I have registered on XDA Developers in hopes of finding some assistance.
Currently when I connect the modem the Tab reports the SD Card is corrupt and needs to be formatted. The modem works perfectly on my PC running Windows 7 and I'm not going to format it.
I read online from a few friends that I should attempt using PPP Widget on Google Play, I downloaded it on the Tab and now the Widget needs Root Access.
I don't know how to Root the Tablet, since I don't what Tablet I have and I don't know want to mess up my device a mere week after I received it.
I would appreciate any advice or guidance.
Thank you,
Kind Regards,
A small little bumperoo for little old me
Try motochopper method by drjbliss
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uhm...
Sure thing...
Except. i don't know where to start and it's highly likely that I will completely brick my device which I'm not in the mood to do.
So is there a way for me to create a backup of my firmware/rom or whatever you call it and then start playing around?
As i said. My mind says, start by identifying what you have, then do the rest. Does it work that way or not?
Any further help would be appreciated. :good:
Hi there fellow South African! :good: I too have a proline and like you, i am facing a difficult situation. I'm trying to flash my device. Did u get any results with yours? If so any help would be appreciated Thanx
I once had a tablet which I didn't know the brand too. I installed framaroot from play store and it worked. You could try
Thanx for the input samsammobile but I've softbricked the tab. It was rooted with kingroot. It was a proline H7516R. (Rockchip RK3126). If you know of a rom that i could flash it with please let me know. Thanx
Hi,
I recently purchased a generic brand Android phone. General specs are; Android 4.1.1, Dual Core 1GHz, RAM 256MB.
I'm brand new to the smartphone thing, and Android 4.1.1 on a generic device isn't helping my experience. Lots of 3rd party apps have been factory installed on it to the point of choking the RAM and making it nearly impossible to run more than 1-2 apps simultaneously.
I need to root this phone, like, badly.
I searched XDA Forums diligently and tried several suggestions, but nothing worked. I searched plenty of other forums too, but haven't received any kind of satisfactory solution.
The saddest thing is, this phone doesn't seem to have a Recovery option. I've pressed and held the Vol - and Power buttons together, nothing. I've pressed both Volume + and - and the Power buttons together, nothing. I've pressed all 3 buttons plus the Menu button, nothing. I even tried begging it. Nothing.
This phone doesn't have any USB drivers, so that I can use an Android SDK and the SuperUser app to root it.
I'm crazed beyond the point of recovery, because I seem to have purchased an Android that can't do anything it's meant to do.
This is the device description on the company's website;
gphonebd.com/index.php?action=product_details&no=114
Some internal hardware and software details;
Phone Name: G'phone
Model Number: D16-Eye
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: MTK6517 (Dual Core)
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #3
Software Version: G'phone-D16-Eye_D8_V1.2-20130424
Hardware Version: 1.1.0
Please help in finding a solution, anybody! :crying:
Thanks in advance, to whoever responds.....
Have you tried framaroot? I honestly don't think it'll work, but it's worth a shot.
Worse case, it'll tell you none of the exploits work, so you'll have to uninstall.
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Zoow said:
Have you tried framaroot? I honestly don't think it'll work, but it's worth a shot.
Worse case, it'll tell you none of the exploits work, so you'll have to uninstall.
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Thanks for your reply. Since posting my original thread, my phone has now gone on the blink. I connected my phone to my laptop via USB to transfer some photos and BANG! The screen goes white and shuts down. I tried rebooting, but the OS isn't loading anymore. I tried Recovery Mode, but it seems there isn't any recovery software installed in this thing.
I'm desperately searching for a solution to this, now......
sisilk said:
Thanks for your reply. Since posting my original thread, my phone has now gone on the blink. I connected my phone to my laptop via USB to transfer some photos and BANG! The screen goes white and shuts down. I tried rebooting, but the OS isn't loading anymore. I tried Recovery Mode, but it seems there isn't any recovery software installed in this thing.
I'm desperately searching for a solution to this, now......
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YOu are gonna be hard pressed to find anything, and to be honest your gonna have trouble no matter what you do. Your device doesnt even meet the min requirments to run android. So it will lag and be barely usable.
zelendel said:
YOu are gonna be hard pressed to find anything, and to be honest your gonna have trouble no matter what you do. Your device doesnt even meet the min requirments to run android. So it will lag and be barely usable.
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Yeah, I know. But believe me, I've seen phones with much lower specs, RAM, Clock speed and so forth, comfortably run Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). I guess the manufacturers of this phone shouldn't have put Jelly Bean on a device with these specs. I tried searching on the Forums here if there were minimum hardware requirements to run Jelly Bean, but haven't found anything informative enough.
Can you tell me, if you know, the minimum hardware requirements to run Jelly Bean 4.1.1? It would be a big help and guide for me, because I plan to replace the phone I currently own. I'll have to get it replaced from the dealers first (it's still under the device warranty) and once that's done, I'll put it up for sale. Then, I'll probably hunt around for a better phone. That's why it'd be a big help if you could give me a guide on minimum hardware requirements to run Jelly Bean.
Also, if it's not much trouble, could you tell me which would be better to run, Android 4.1.1 or Windows Phone 8? I mean, if you consider everything, such as prices, device range, apps, usability and durability.
Thanks so much for responding to my questions!
For the most part it is ok but if you search google for the requirments you will see that anything above GB needs a min of 512 mb of ram and then it still lags all over the place.
I am a developer at heart so Android is my choice but with all things considered I would look at windows phone. It is a good set of devices and is very easy to use.
Wayne Tech Nexus
zelendel said:
For the most part it is ok but if you search google for the requirments you will see that anything above GB needs a min of 512 mb of ram and then it still lags all over the place.
I am a developer at heart so Android is my choice but with all things considered I would look at windows phone. It is a good set of devices and is very easy to use.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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Thanks so much for the reply! I guess for a smartphone noob like me, I'm probably much better off using Windows Phone. Android is way too complicated for me, I guess....
One final question, please. D'you think I should go for a Lumia device or one of those HTC's running Windows Phone 8? Is there one or two that you can recommend? Thanks again!
sisilk said:
Thanks so much for the reply! I guess for a smartphone noob like me, I'm probably much better off using Windows Phone. Android is way too complicated for me, I guess....
One final question, please. D'you think I should go for a Lumia device or one of those HTC's running Windows Phone 8? Is there one or two that you can recommend? Thanks again!
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I heard the Lumia is a good device but IF i was to get a WP I would get an HTC as they have proven themselves to me over the years. I really cant say which one is better as I have never looked at a WP device.