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Rockchip RK2808 Based Apad iRobot (also Moonse E7001)

I just placed an order for one of these, but discussion on xda has been kind of sparse. So I decided to put this together.
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This iPad look-alike is based on the Rockchip RK2808, which is also in the Ramos W7 and the Archos 7 Home Tablet. That means ROMs are largely compatible between the 3 devices, and any other RK2808 devices to come.
Where to talk about it
Slatedroid.com has a dedicated forum for the device.
I'll be there when mine ships, I hope. There are several ROM cooks already and I might know enough to contribute a bit.
ROMs
There are a couple of custom ROMs for this device you can flash already
Deving
The device has a .25 kernel, which is messed. Cupcake is supposed to have .27. We figured out how to repack the system so we can get some things working. /system is read-only right now after it's flashed on to the device.
We don't know how to modify the boot.img so we can't touch the ramdisk.
No idea about what's going to happen for kernel source, but we might as well try to poke ArchosFans to get it from Archos. The Archos 7 Home Tablet firmware actually runs on this tablet.
Drivers are only available for 32 bit Windows for the flashing tool.
adb works. adb has a root shell. So for all intents and purposes the device is rooted.
Identifying the device
Just because your device looks like a 7" or 8" iPad, it is not necessarily this Rockchip model. There are literally half a dozen models based on the inferior VIA WM8505 instead.
The VIA is fine when priced a lot lower than the the Rockchip one, but sellers have been posing their VIA tablets as Rockchip ones. It's just a mess out there. Just be careful.
The two postings on DealExtreme seem legitimate. One is expired already, but the key is the Rockchip software on the device. I didn't buy from there, but you can take a look yourself: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37867
Otherwise the Moonse E7001 is the same device rebranded.
If you don't know what you have, look here:
http://www.hiapad.com/?p=218
The Youtube videos are probably what everyone should be looking at.
Other hints about what you might be getting a VIA one:
Android 1.7 (wtf?), Android 1.6
No front facing camera (some VIA models have them now, but the majority don't)
Gripes so far I've identified
Before getting the device, I've identified the following gripes with the device. I'll confirm these when I get it:
device heats up when charging?
screen cannot be brought back up when brightness is turned all the way down?
microphone does nothing?
camera can't scan barcodes, maybe resolution is too low?

They are planning an official update to 2.1 in July. Check the official hiapad.com for more information. But probably the update will take the same time as it does on the HTC Hero.. if it will ever come!
As the kernel is the biggest problem for good android development: what kernel does the archos use? .27?

Not sure, but I have reason to think that all 3 devices are on the same kernel with small modifications.
In fact the A7HT ROM boots on this device unmodified, but some things don't work.
I have not heard news about the A7HT being upgraded to 2.1. I am not expecting much in that department.

I heard that they would be coming out with the update also. It's on their webpage. Chip3c says it in one of the comments about the last update

Hi All
My friend order one from internet ,
it's Apad irobot it come with Android 1.5 , fron Camera ( but not clear " i think 1.3 MP " )
I try to get to the root so i can make it support arabic languge but could'nt .
it's nice for reading books , movies , internet .
thanks

I think I recall that even for the G1, getting Arabic to work around correctly was a pretty involved hack.
You can probably get the fonts in if they are not working properly. The ROM is rootable and you can modify the binaries. We just don't have any source code.

Slatedroid is down all the time.
I put together a ROM. It's on my blog. I suggest you read the cautions:
http://myapad.wordpress.com/
Flash tool: http://hiapad.com/?p=801&lang=en

My friends bought in Hong Kong almost the same but without front camera and with hynix memory inside, while new modules with camera come with samsung. They made mistake and tried to flash it with rom which was supposed for the version WITH CAMERA.
I've been trying to find the rom to flash into the device, actually hynix modules... Without luck. Although the device is recognized by the system as it should be RK28USB but then no go... black screen, even bootloader does not start. I'm not familiar with linux but thought that something could be done with it to put correct kernel and modules.
Any thoughts, please?

It seems like we will not get the 2.1 update:
Apad iRobot Wont have an update to Android 2.1
To all Apad iRobot owners,
Regrettably, we are announcing that our Apad iRobot is not upgradable to Android 2.1 or other versions of Android. We know we said that there was an effort to work on an update for July, but that is no longer feasible. In particular, our chipset supplier Rockchip has halted development of Android 2.1 on the RK2808 platform. We are disappointed as well.
We could have kept quiet about this, but we do not want to deceive you and thereby decided to be honest about this.
We still plan to release additional updates for Android 1.5. We believe that the Apad iRobot as a competitive device.
Many devices you see on the market today is a combined development and manufacturing effort by multiple companies. As such, this decision is not completely under our control given our jurisdiction and our resources. However, while we prefer not to go into details, we do play a crucial role in the manufacturing and development of the Apad iRobot. We do ask for your understanding.
In addition to this, we noticed that a lot of customers are inquiring about Moonse. We now clarify that we do not officially support any of Moonse products. We do not assemble the Moonse branded Rockchip tablets, nor do we supply them. We used to supply some non-electronic components to them, but that relationship is now over. We both make the Rockchip based tablet we call the Apad, but our processes are different. In particular, we have would like to warn those Moonse branded batch 1 customers with Hynix flash memory chips to be careful. Moonse Rockchip Apad components are interchangeable with ours, so for those of you who are stuck with Hynix flash memory, or have issues with their touch screens, you can contact us:
Internationally, www.digital3c.com via mail inquiry
Within China, you can use www.kaixin3c.com (开心3C) and leave an online message
Source: http://hiapad.com/?p=878&lang=en

anyone looking at this?
I just saw from another board that archos released source codes for their 7home tablet, which also has the rockchip 2808.
ww.archos.com
/support/download/software/sources/Archos7HT_GPL.tgz
would this make android 2.1 possible?

themsn said:
anyone looking at this?
I just saw from another board that archos released source codes for their 7home tablet, which also has the rockchip 2808.
ww.archos.com
/support/download/software/sources/Archos7HT_GPL.tgz
would this make android 2.1 possible?
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I would settle for a 1.6 upgrade just to get Kindle at this point.

It became possible, but people stopped caring

Hi,
maybe something for you: http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/11062-romfroyo-22-hybride-v3-batch-23-30111/
Corstian

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Please HTC .. make a 10 inch Tablet with Android !
Anyone know if HTC is considering getting into tablets ?
I'd like a wireless Tablet to do light surfing, read google news, and interact with my media.

I would buy one in an instant...dual booting Android and Windows Mobile 7!

What I would like, is an advantage, (which is almost a 5" tablet), with a proper earpiece

Android with lowest SAR
I'm deciding about my first Android phone. I want a phone with a very low EU SAR (0.20 - 0.60) and Android 2.1 - 2.2 . Can you help me?

osirisHTC said:
Anyone know if HTC is considering getting into tablets ?
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Looks like they are !
HTC Upcoming Android Based Tablet Expected to Run Tegra 2
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-upcoming-android-based-tablet-expected-to-run-tegra-2-20100920/

and im sure it will be priced at 600-700 bucks which negates the whole purpose of a tablet....

[Q] Archos Android - 7" vs. 10.1"
I snagged a 7" Archos tablet, and it works pretty slick, but is only version Android 1.5 - very old. The 10.1" due out on 12/1/2010 in the US is reported to have Android 2.2 on it. Anyone have any comments on if the 7" will be upgraded, or should I return the 7" and wait for the 101?

The 7" is only on 1.5? Is this the NEW 7" or is there an old one?
I personally will be grabbing a 10.1".

Archos has 2 7" models. The Archos 7" Home Tablet and the Archos 7" Internet Tablet.
The 7" Home Tablet only runs Android 1.5
The 7 and 10" Internet Tablets will be running Android 2.2 once a firmware update comes out.
My recommendation would be to return the 7" tablet you purchased and wait until the 7" Internet Tab or 10" Internet Tab comes out.

Yep, you nailed it.
Thanks tbohnert! Yeah, mine is the home tablet, not the internet one. Ouch. Did not even notice the difference in the store... Wondered why it was only 1.5...
Taking it back today... They should accept the return with the usual stupid restock fee. Sorry, this was not the 'droid I was looking for...
;-]

the 7 HT is on 1.5 Android
the 7.0 IT is on 2.1 (i have 2.2 on test.... IT IS GREAT)

tbohnert said:
Archos has 2 7" models. The Archos 7" Home Tablet and the Archos 7" Internet Tablet.
The 7" Home Tablet only runs Android 1.5
The 7 and 10" Internet Tablets will be running Android 2.2 once a firmware update comes out.
My recommendation would be to return the 7" tablet you purchased and wait until the 7" Internet Tab or 10" Internet Tab comes out.
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Shame the 101 is not the same spec as the 70, no option for 250gb hd. Is that being held back for the 101 mk2?
The 250 hd doesn't seem to drive the price up too much in the 7" version, would have been v useful to have it in the 10".

cajl said:
the 7 HT is on 1.5 Android
the 7.0 IT is on 2.1 (i have 2.2 on test.... IT IS GREAT)
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How does the Archos 70 IT works as an ebook reader? I'm between buying this one, or the nook, but if the nook is not rooted, it won't be of much use to read comics...

RSchmauk said:
How does the Archos 70 IT works as an ebook reader? I'm between buying this one, or the nook, but if the nook is not rooted, it won't be of much use to read comics...
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I just got a Archos 7"... Where did you get the 2.2 test version? Thanks.

[Q] Google Nexus S vs Dell Venue Pro
Basically I am deciding between these two phones (assuming I can get a functional version of the venue pro). I want your guys' input.
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If you need a keyboard get the Venue Pro, otherwise get the Nexus S. I like Windows Phone 7 but im going to wait for it to mature first before I jump from Android.

Venure.
After the WP7 update in Janurary many of the qualms will be eliminated with the platform, and the Nexus S is, IMO, worse than a Vibrant.
It just runs stock Android instead of TouchWiz.
The biggest advantage Android fans spout over WP7 (the ability to expand storage) is not there in the Nexus S because it lacks an SD Card Slot.
WP7 has a better user experience than Android, runs better than Android does on factorably better hardware - with the same major capabilities. Has better battery life. Has better Exchange support.
WP7 devices are infinitely better media devices than Android phones.
If you use mostly just basic phone/internet browsing stuff on you phone any would do. If you want something a bit more flexible (probably a flamebait term... /lesigh) then go for WP7.
The keyboard is not that big of a factor. I wouldn't base any decision on just that.

Thunderbolt slaps NexusS
unofficial specs for the Verizon Thunderbolt posted over at htcpedia...
http://htcpedia.com/news/unofficial-htc-thunderbolt-specs-are-insane.html
You know how HTC loves to blow everyone away with specs, almost as if they're screaming "KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!!" with their hardware? Well, if the image below is correct, then they're about to do it again with the HTC Thunderbolt.
This image, supposedly taken from a German retailer's system, lists specs for the European HTC Thunderbolt. And hol-e-carp are they amazing. Let's run though the spec list, shall we:
• 4.3 inch display (duh)
• Dual Core 1.2GHz MSM8960 processor
• Android 2.3
• 8 Megapixel rear camera
• 5 megapixel front camera (that's just obscene)
• 16GB internal storage
• microSD support for up to 128GB (read that again)
• 1800 mAh battery (why isn't this in every phone?)
• Kickstand (the kitchen sink of the phone world)
I think I just peed a little.
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is this HTC's way of slapping Samsung and letting them know who should of really been the next Nexus?

If this is real, I may actually gain some respect for VZW lol. They finally decided to put out a high power Android phone like T-Mobile. Lets just hope its not Bingified and locked down haha.

[Q] Datel wii wireless retro controller - Where to buy?

Hi,
I'm looking for the datel wii wireless retro controller for so long but can't find one!
Does anyone want to sell their controller?
Or is there a good alternative?
I already got the game gripper but I want to try it with this controller.

I might be completely wrong here, but it might be possible if you have a wiimote + the interface app and plug in the classic controller. Not sure if it's possible but maybe it'll work?
Sent from my Desire Z via XDA App

Yes that will work, but i'm not a big fan of the wii-mote.
So I want that one

I have more experience on this then anyone else on this site.
There are no more wireless remotes that come close to what you are looking for. I myself made 3 different wiimote and classic controllers strapped to each other, inside each other etc etc... there is nothing else. unless u find a good bluetooth controller.

Have you tried any of these: http://www.google.com/search?q=datel+wii+wireless+retro+controller&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=lDE&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=shop&source=hp&q=wireless+wii+retro+controller&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=1&biw=1280&bih=841&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&cad=b

brfield said:
Have you tried any of these: http://www.google.com/search?q=datel+wii+wireless+retro+controller&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=lDE&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&tbm=shop&source=hp&q=wireless+wii+retro+controller&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=1&biw=1280&bih=841&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&cad=b
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yes, practically all of them.
One thing you didnt think about is that most of the gamecube type wii controllers have a little receiver box, so that thins out the controller choice by like 90%. Not very many wii controllers were made specifically for the wii and not very many general bluetooth controllers were ever made.
Here is the first two controllers I made. I still have the white one and it works great.
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Also here is the datel wireless controller with an arkon gps holder to hold your phone.

Mog said:
yes, practically all of them.
One thing you didnt think about is that most of the gamecube type wii controllers have a little receiver box, so that thins out the controller choice by like 90%. Not very many wii controllers were made specifically for the wii and not very many general bluetooth controllers were ever made.
Here is the first two controllers I made. I still have the white one and it works great.
Also here is the datel wireless controller with an arkon gps holder to hold your phone.
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Thats cool!!!. ive been searching for a good app to connect my wii remote to my phone. what is the best app to use that also works with htc sense?

evilcuber said:
Thats cool!!!. ive been searching for a good app to connect my wii remote to my phone. what is the best app to use that also works with htc sense?
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From what I've heard I don't think anything works with htc sense. I could be wrong though
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I know that they all work, but I want the one from Datel.
Because you can use it wireless.

Tommebaas said:
I know that they all work, but I want the one from Datel.
Because you can use it wireless.
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Maybe, you dont understand... they are all wireless.
I may consider selling my datel and the mount though. Not for any cheaper then I paid for it though. I'll come up with a number if you are interested.
Shipping address - confirmed
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I paid 50 bucks shipped to me. Most likely Id sell it for 60 with the mount if someone would want it... I just like the oem classic controller pro that much better. Besides I can make a better one lol

I know they are all wireless but you don't need any thing else when you have the Datel controller.
Because you need a receiver with the Wii controller.

Alcatel One Touch 986

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Index
Introduction
Youtube Video
Phone Specifications
Links
Introduction
Hello,
I would like to tell you about a fairly new device that's being sold in China for some while.
However, it's yet to be released in USA and Europe, but I would like to tell you about it, becuase I think it's 'very' unknown and it deserves far more attention.
The name of the device is: Alcatel One Touch 986, also known as Alcatel TCL S900.
My goal is to let more people know about this device so it will get it's own section in the forums and will eventually be improved by wonderful developpers.
Youtube Video
Phone Specifications
GENERAL
2G Network----------GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network----------SDPA 900 / 2100
Announced-----------May 2012
Status------------------Coming soon. (Expected release 2012, Q3)
Thickness-------------9.8 mm
Weight-----------------Unknown
DISPLAY
Type---------------------IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size---------------------4.5 inches
Pixels------------------720 x 1280 pixels
Multitouch------------Yes
SOUND
Alert types-----------Vibration, Polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker--------Yes
3.5mm jack----------Yes
- Dolby mobile sound enhancement
MEMORY
Card slot-------------microSD, up to 32 GB
Internal----------------8 GB storage, 1GB RAM
DATA
GPRS----------------Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE----------------Class 12
Speed----------------HSDPA, HSUPA
WLAN----------------Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth -----------Yes, with A2DP
USB-------------------Yes, microUSB v2.0
CAMERA
Primary--------------5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features------------Geo-tagging
Video-----------------Yes
Secondary----------Yes, 2 MP
FEATURES
OS--------------------Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset--------------TI OMAP 4460
CPU------------------Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU------------------PowerVR SGX540
Sensors-------------Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Messaging---------SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser-------------HTML5, Adobe Flash
Radio-----------------TBD
GPS------------------Yes, with A-GPS support
Java-------------------Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors----------------Black
OTHER
- SNS integration
- MP4/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3 player
- Organizer
- Image/video editor
- Document viewer
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
BATTERY
Standard battery, Li-Ion ( ~ 1800 mAh)
Expected price: around €250, which is about $307.
Quick Links
Review of the phone made by Witcher_Kh :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29170602&postcount=23
Three video tests made by Witcher_Kh :good: :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCJJb3jDLMA&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q_wXg_0C88&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss6ern6INYM&feature=plcp
Some Games played on the TCL S900 (Alcatel ot 986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK-9mYkDQ-c

The last offering from this brand, that I can remember, used regular batteries from a shop. Like AA or AAA if memory serves...

Well dont expect such cheap batteries now.
From what I've read it had ~1800mAh
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda premium

Anymore opinions?

Rapydax said:
Anymore opinions?
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well,
yes Alcatel phones sold in China are branded to TCL/TCT
I have an Alcatel phone so this is interesting too if I know this is best Alcatel phone from your specs 4.5 inches is great !
frontal camera is for video call --> +1
yes battery is not so good
anyway impressive !
I hope they release kernel sources soon but you need to own such a phone to make a custom ROM !
search sourceforge for sources

I've been keeping an eye on this since I first heard about it in May, read that it was released in China but no set date for when it'll be available in Europe. Importing from China isnt the easiest task... but definitely looks like a nice piece of hardware at that price, kind of like original ZTE Blade in a bit higher price range.
Hopefully it gets a great community behind it.
Any info about if the Chinese and EU version will differ, EU release dates, possible good ways to import etc are appareciated.

benandjerry said:
I've been keeping an eye on this since I first heard about it in May, read that it was released in China but no set date for when it'll be available in Europe. Importing from China isnt the easiest task... but definitely looks like a nice piece of hardware at that price, kind of like original ZTE Blade in a bit higher price range.
Hopefully it gets a great community behind it.
Any info about if the Chinese and EU version will differ, EU release dates, possible good ways to import etc are appareciated.
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I heard that it will be released in Q3 of this year, so maybe August or September.

ruscan.calin said:
well,
yes Alcatel phones sold in China are branded to TCL/TCT
I have an Alcatel phone so this is interesting too if I know this is best Alcatel phone from your specs 4.5 inches is great !
frontal camera is for video call --> +1
yes battery is not so good
anyway impressive !
I hope they release kernel sources soon but you need to own such a phone to make a custom ROM !
search sourceforge for sources
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How do you know the battery is not so good? What makes it less than others actually?

Recieved a phone.
Hello everyone.
Yesterday I recieved Alcatel OT-986 (TCL S900) from China, so I'd like to post a short review (I'll do my best with my awful English) and get some help to root it and customise Android (delete chinese apps).
If anyone could help, I'd be very greatful.

Witcher_Kh said:
Hello everyone.
Yesterday I recieved Alcatel OT-986 (TCL S900) from China, so I'd like to post a short review (I'll do my best with my awful English) and get some help to root it and customise Android (delete chinese apps).
If anyone could help, I'd be very greatful.
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That's great man
I"m sure there are people who can help you out with customization. Unfortunately I am not one of those people, as I'm not so skilled with development and such.
But there is a thread about the development of Alcatel OT 995. Maybe that thread can offer help.
Here are 2 threads about the previous version that might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620387
I would like to ask for help as well but I don't have the phone, so I have actually no idea of what to expect.
If you would, you can make a new thread about it. Or if you want, information can be stored in this thread.

Rapydax said:
How do you know the battery is not so good? What makes it less than others actually?
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well, as I said my phone is OT-908 and it has standard battery, Li-Ion 1300 mAh/600Mhz/2.8 inches/ and it keeps my phone alive for 1 to 2 days max I'm not sure about battery of this big-big phone but who cares about it seems to be a budget phone !
PS
you posted a very interesting link I want to give you thanks for that but I used all 8 thanks for this day be back tomorrow
Impressive phone !

Here is a video made by Witcher_Kh.

Rapydax said:
Here is a video made by Witcher_Kh.
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man thanks again to put this phone in my attention also for this nice video focus is not as good as a camcorder's obviously but this is a phone only not a camera but one with a big-big screen for ~300$ and here is my interest

Well, that was really a very first video. And was already pretty late. At the weekend I'll make a review, can't make it faster cause of the work. But the phone is amazing! Rooted it and deleted almost all Chinese apps. GSM and data works fine in 2G. But the best experience was the display. It's really amazing. I made some photos comparing it to my ZTE Blade, it would be in the review. The quality of the phone is ok, don't worry if it's Chinese.
That's all for now. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write them.
P.S. Sorry for my English.

Witcher_Kh said:
Well, that was really a very first video. And was already pretty late. At the weekend I'll make a review, can't make it faster cause of the work. But the phone is amazing! Rooted it and deleted almost all Chinese apps. GSM and data works fine in 2G. But the best experience was the display. It's really amazing. I made some photos comparing it to my ZTE Blade, it would be in the review. The quality of the phone is ok, don't worry if it's Chinese.
That's all for now. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write them.
P.S. Sorry for my English.
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Nice, that's something to wait for
Suggestions:
- Camera Test (you already told me)
- Play a heavy-weight game and see how it's lagg is.
- Music Quality
- Benchmark test?
- Show interface

Rapydax said:
Nice, that's something to wait for
Suggestions:
- Camera Test (you already told me)
- Play a heavy-weight game and see how it's lagg is.
- Music Quality
- Benchmark test?
- Show interface
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Camera will be tested heavily.
But I wold ask your advice in games. Don't know any... Music quality will be tested with stock headphones, Senheiser IE4 and IE8. Which benchmarks would you prefer? Some screenshots of interface are already captured. More are coming.
Best regards.

Witcher_Kh said:
Well, that was really a very first video. And was already pretty late. At the weekend I'll make a review, can't make it faster cause of the work. But the phone is amazing! Rooted it and deleted almost all Chinese apps. GSM and data works fine in 2G. But the best experience was the display. It's really amazing. I made some photos comparing it to my ZTE Blade, it would be in the review. The quality of the phone is ok, don't worry if it's Chinese.
That's all for now. If you have any questions or suggestions, please write them.
P.S. Sorry for my English.
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Do you mean you have found a way to root Alcatel OT-986? Please share if so.

zhuozhi211 said:
Do you mean you have found a way to root Alcatel OT-986? Please share if so.
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Yes, sir.
I've used unlockroot and it worked.

Based On The Galaxy Nexus
Except Price
Which Is A Good Thing

Lizman said:
Based On The Galaxy Nexus
Except Price
Which Is A Good Thing
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They're quite the same, except the Nexus has Jelly Bean and better development.

Chuwi Hi8 Review, Unboxing, Root, FAQs, Accessories

The Chuwi Hi8 review is up on Youtube, check it out!
Hey guys, what's up, this is my unboxing, first impressions and hands on video of the Chuwi Hi8, a review is coming soon, so stay tuned!
You can buy it here for $91 using the coupon code "CHI8":
http://goo.gl/jhXzCg
Specs:
8" 1920x1200 FHD WUXGA IPS Display
Intel Bay Trail Z3735F Quad Core
2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
2.0MP/0.3MP Cameras
4000mAh Battery
211x123x80mm, 304g
The Chuwi Hi8 Pro has been rumoured, specs and pictures below:
Intel X5 Series CPU (Cherry Trail Z8300)
8" 1920*1200 Screen Resolution
2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
Dual boot Windows 10 and Android 5.1
USB Type C
4000mAh Battery
2MP Front Camera, 2MP Back Camera
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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FAQs:
Will it be upgradeable to Windows 10 and Android 5.1? Yes
Does it come with Google Play? Yes
Root:
Accessories:
Chuwi Hi8 Leather Case: $7.50USD
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_198213.html
Chuwi Hi8 Screen Protector: $2USD
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_181374.html
Rumours:
So according to an unnamed source, the Chuwi Hi8 will be the very first tablet in the world to ship with Windows 10 and those of us who already have this tablet will be able to upgrade. This is a rumour, I don't know how true this is, being the first to ship with Windows 10, but it is a sign that Chuwi will probably put Windows 10 on the CHuwi Hi8. They also promised Lollipop as well.
If you have any questions about the Chuwi Hi8, the review, unboxing etc, post in below!

I just buy one, it is in offer. 83$ with coupon 5%.

My unboxing video of the Chuwi Hi8 has been posted!

vakya said:
I just buy one, it is in offer. 83$ with coupon 5%.
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Which website and where to find the 'coupon' ?
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Is GOOGLE PLAY 'pre installed'?

maxecume said:
Which website and where to find the 'coupon' ?
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Is GOOGLE PLAY 'pre installed'?
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I think the website I linked above is the one, I just have the price listed wrongly. And yes, google play is preinstalled.

Can you post a screen from crystalmark showing the speed of emmc ?
I read in other site, the emmc of this tablet is slow and I wish to confirm.
Thanks and excuse me my bad english.

Ordered one last Thursday. As of today DHL still has not got it
Still says 'Shipment information received' which it has since last friday at 9:13am. Gearbest are telling me its been shipped and no reply from DHL about it yet.
Can't believe this, I paid for 'express' shipping too.

I have one.
Nice screen, nice quality. Android pretty fast, windows pretty slow because of slow emmc. Had a Vi8 before and it was faster, it doesnt stutter, it's just slow at opening apps etc. Metro Iexplore is super slow on mine almost unusable.

Hello.
Thank you for your nice review. I got my one yesterday, and everything is good except one thing;
I cannot turn off charging LED. I tried several Xposed modules which handles LEDs, but looks like the one with Chuwi hi8 is hardware-wired one.
Do you know anything about this?

My videos of this tablet pc (russian speach, but look picture - it's universal )))
And look testing of games on this tablet pc!
youtube.com/results?search_query=Eugene+Antoschenko+Chuwi+Hi8

Spoke to dhl they said gearbest hasn't arranged collection yet. They also advised me gearbest setup a new tracking number on Wednesday evening., this time from Hong Kong instead of Singapore. As of right now they haven't arranged collection for that one either.
I would strongly advise against anyone buying these from gearbest right now. Something very underhanded is going on. They still insist it was shipped on Monday even when I presented them with the other tracking number. Telling me to wait another 3 to 7 days for it. I pad for 3 to 7 day shipping and it has been 7 days already and my package has not even left the warehouse.

I want to buy this, but I'm still waiting until the Roots and Custom Roms come in.
GavTheStoner said:
Spoke to dhl they said gearbest hasn't arranged collection yet. They also advised me gearbest setup a new tracking number on Wednesday evening., this time from Hong Kong instead of Singapore. As of right now they haven't arranged collection for that one either.
I would strongly advise against anyone buying these from gearbest right now. Something very underhanded is going on. They still insist it was shipped on Monday even when I presented them with the other tracking number. Telling me to wait another 3 to 7 days for it. I pad for 3 to 7 day shipping and it has been 7 days already and my package has not even left the warehouse.
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Don't worry too much about it. I've purchased from Gearbest multiple times and they have never disappointed me. Well, except for the fact that it takes pretty long. I never got scammed from them. They shouldn't cause you any problem as long as you just forget about the shipping date, because it WILL take a while.

So..... I'd like to make mine Windows only, free up some space.
Surely it won't be long before someone makes some tools/guide.... guys... guys?

After much arguing with gearbest they setup another waybill and got it to me in 2 days...
Very nice tablet for the price!
ibfragalot check out this post to remove android and make it windows only. its for the vi8 but have just done it on my hi8 and works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61615557&postcount=77

Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks

Rizera said:
Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks
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It's around 16/16. Windows has 7.5GB free out of the box.

Rizera said:
Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks
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The Android partition is 7gb (+1 system). The Windows partition is 22 or something.

So cheap,I can't help buying this tablet,

soulcrusher said:
The Android partition is 7gb (+1 system). The Windows partition is 22 or something.
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lolsunny said:
So cheap,I can't help buying this tablet,
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So according to an unnamed source, the Chuwi Hi8 will be the very first tablet in the world to ship with Windows 10 and those of us who already have this tablet will be able to upgrade. This is a rumour, I don't know how true this is, being the first to ship with Windows 10, but it is a sign that Chuwi will probably put Windows 10 on the CHuwi Hi8. They also promised Lollipop as well.

Does anyone know how to remove the Windows partition? I cant get my head around how all the partitions work. And while there are lots of guides on how to remove Android I cant find any on how to remove Windows.
I also cant mount an sd card if it has a fat32 partition followed by a ext2 partition (for link2sd). Any ideas why?