Could someone extract such a recovery/installation image so people could do clean installs?
I currently have the early-released Win RT 8.1 RTM build with community integrated Surface drivers, but I think that official recovery is better.
My Surface RT is currently suffering from the Oct 15 firmware update, which broke it's Touch Cover support, and I'd rather do a proper clean install from official image rather than do a refresh.
pauliusba said:
Could someone extract such a recovery/installation image so people could do clean installs?
I currently have the early-released Win RT 8.1 RTM build with community integrated Surface drivers, but I think that official recovery is better.
My Surface RT is currently suffering from the Oct 15 firmware update, which broke it's Touch Cover support, and I'd rather do a proper clean install from official image rather than do a refresh.
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+1
I have the touch cover problem, and my refresh is asking me to "Insert Media," which I do not have. I can't do a refresh without something like this.
pauliusba said:
Could someone extract such a recovery/installation image so people could do clean installs?
I currently have the early-released Win RT 8.1 RTM build with community integrated Surface drivers, but I think that official recovery is better.
My Surface RT is currently suffering from the Oct 15 firmware update, which broke it's Touch Cover support, and I'd rather do a proper clean install from official image rather than do a refresh.
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good idea
benson_wu said:
good idea
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And too many ignorant a** holes.
pauliusba said:
And too many ignorant a** holes.
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I'm waiting official EN-US RT 8.1 image, but not found yet. you can try recovery to EN-US RT 8.0
here is the Recovery image
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363852
benson_wu said:
I'm waiting official EN-US RT 8.1 image, but not found yet. you can try recovery to EN-US RT 8.0
here is the Recovery image
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363852
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I also downgraded from 8.1 rtm to 8.0 because of the touch cover problem and tried for a day to install the official 8.1 from the store with no luck.
I would really appreciate it if someone could upload the en-us rt 8.1 image.
back at 8.1 rtm
Ok so I'm back to 8.1 RTM, does anyone know if there is any difference between 8.1 RTM and 8.1 GA?
I ran into the touch cover keyboard not working issue and couldn't refresh because it needed files from the recovery media and I hadn't created a recovery disk(lesson learned). I would prefer to stay at RTM 8.1 if there aren't going to be any other issues done the road.
Thanks
Matt
mattbeau said:
Ok so I'm back to 8.1 RTM, does anyone know if there is any difference between 8.1 RTM and 8.1 GA?
I ran into the touch cover keyboard not working issue and couldn't refresh because it needed files from the recovery media and I hadn't created a recovery disk(lesson learned). I would prefer to stay at RTM 8.1 if there aren't going to be any other issues done the road.
Thanks
Matt
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RTM was the version released to manufacturers. GA is a set of last minute updates to RTM which are included on the official update via the microsoft store.
So has anyone upgraded their Surface RT to official Windows RT 8.1? If so, could you please share a recovery drive?
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How to root Viewpad 7?
Anybody suceeded?
Ok,
Use SuperOneClick, just make sure to click 'run as admin' if win7. That was were I screwed up.
In case you have issues here is a step by step:
a) Download the latest version of Super One Click (currently 1.6.5).
b) Place your Android device into debugging mode, and connect to computer.
c) Right-click the Super One Click executable and select 'Run As Administrator'.
d) At program launch select 'rageagainstthecage' exploit method, then select 'Root'.
e) If there is no activity for more than 30 seconds and the terminal display is stuck at 'Running rageagainstthecage....' remove the USB plug momentarily and plug back in.
f) You should get the message “***IF IT KEEPS LOOPING, TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW***” followed by an ADB reset, waiting for device, and finally a successful rooting message. (Apparently the looping issue is a known bug).
g) Once this process is complete your prompted to test the root condition. Follow the steps to verify.
Yes, I rooted it that way. Thank you very much!
How about unroot with Super One Click, does it work too?
lakehousetech said:
In case you have issues here is a step by step:
a) Download the latest version of Super One Click (currently 1.6.5).
b) Place your Android device into debugging mode, and connect to computer.
c) Right-click the Super One Click executable and select 'Run As Administrator'.
d) At program launch select 'rageagainstthecage' exploit method, then select 'Root'.
e) If there is no activity for more than 30 seconds and the terminal display is stuck at 'Running rageagainstthecage....' remove the USB plug momentarily and plug back in.
f) You should get the message “***IF IT KEEPS LOOPING, TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW***” followed by an ADB reset, waiting for device, and finally a successful rooting message. (Apparently the looping issue is a known bug).
g) Once this process is complete your prompted to test the root condition. Follow the steps to verify.
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Now let's put Gingerbread or Honeycomb on it!!
I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.
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I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.
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Really??! That's donation worthy man.
Edit:Then the only thing that would be missing is some way to do TV out. Any ideas?
ZenInsight said:
Really??! That's donation worthy man.
Edit:Then the only thing that would be missing is some way to do TV out. Any ideas?
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I don't know of any way TV out would be possible since there is no mini-HDMI port on the device. One of the main things that should be fixed is HD video playback. It really seems like Viewsonic rushed they're tablets to the market. Aside from that and lack of Flash I think it's a great tablet...especially for a developer. Having the 3G radio and GPS is really nice, as well as the screen compatibility mode.
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I don't know of any way TV out would be possible since there is no mini-HDMI port on the device. One of the main things that should be fixed is HD video playback. It really seems like Viewsonic rushed they're tablets to the market. Aside from that and lack of Flash I think it's a great tablet...especially for a developer. Having the 3G radio and GPS is really nice, as well as the screen compatibility mode.
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The Viewpad 7 doesn't have flash! What?
ZenInsight said:
The Viewpad 7 doesn't have flash! What?
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It uses a Qualcomm MSM7227 ARM11v6 processor with Adreno 200 graphics, clocked at 600MHz. It's been benchmarked in direct comparison to it's 1GHz Snapdragon cousins, so don't let the clock speed fool you (performance would be comparable to the original Motorola Droid). It's certainly capable of running Flash, but Adobe has been less than forthcoming about releasing a version which will support this architecture.
There are many other devices using this chip that have been released just a couple months ago, so it is still very much in wide use. I don't think anyone has ever found a workaround (aside from using Flash Lite). So until Adobe comes around, we'll be stuck using Skyfire.
lakehousetech said:
I'm working on an AOSP port of Gingerbread for the Viewpad 7 as we speak. Once I can get the basics working I'll open a dedicated thread.
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I just got my Vpad7 yesterday, and i'm already annoyed at the default 2.2. Even as rooted, my milestone with 2.3.3. still outshines it.
I cant even find an update.zip it'll accept. So when you got something worth testing, or a kernel worth booting, please allow me to test it
superone click superb!
DocNielsen said:
I just got my Vpad7 yesterday, and i'm already annoyed at the default 2.2. Even as rooted, my milestone with 2.3.3. still outshines it.
I cant even find an update.zip it'll accept. So when you got something worth testing, or a kernel worth booting, please allow me to test it
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I'm stuck at the moment on the boot.img, but once that's done the rest should get a little easier. I've attached the original launcher apk and dex for Doc. Hope you can get your tablet fixed up again.
rooted viewpad 7
hi all i have succesfully rooted my viewpad 7 but im still unable to install custom roms i took off some apps from my htc hero but none of those will install i have downloaded custom roms home brew but they fail to install has anyone else had this problem and how can i resolve this thanks spursfan1965 gooners welcome lol
spursfan1965 said:
hi all i have succesfully rooted my viewpad 7 but im still unable to install custom roms i took off some apps from my htc hero but none of those will install i have downloaded custom roms home brew but they fail to install has anyone else had this problem and how can i resolve this thanks spursfan1965 gooners welcome lol
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Does anyone VIEWPAD 7 owner know WHY it not support flash 10.1 ? it is android 2.2 offical version ?
thanks
James
keijames said:
Does anyone VIEWPAD 7 owner know WHY it not support flash 10.1 ? it is android 2.2 offical version ?
thanks
James
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Because Adobe decided not to support the ARM11v6 processor architecture, even though they had a working build for it. You can use Skyfire browser to watch flash videos in the meantime.
BTW, guys, where to get and how to install custom recovery on Viewpad7 ?
I can't install custom ROM, reason of stock recovery wan't install unsigned update.zip ;(
Hallo guys..
I tried on my viewpad7, superoneclick 1.7 on linux ubuntu.. but no success.. any hint for me?
always stop at
chmod..
I read to do a adb reset, but I am a bit ..
For the recovery rom I saw in modaco that there is a clockwork recovery rom ad hoc.. but I need root to install it.
ahh, before root it, I wish to have a backup, anybody know a way to backed up the original rom ?
thank you!!!
Per request I've created a separate thread documenting the installation of alternative recovery partitions and installing custom firmwares. You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015005
Hello,
no it sounds that in linux the SuperOneclick doesn't work with this viewpad7..
I read some groups in germany and only windows 7 ... umm
But really there is no way to backup the rom before root?
I am in with adb .. but read not permitted..
Hi. I`m currently trying to update my G2X to latest version V21y, (2.3.4) with the LG Update tool. But everytime it gets to 4% it stops, and the driver on the computer disables for some reason. On the the screen it says "SW update please wait..." (I`m running win 7 64 bit by the way.) I have found tree different driverpacks from LG site ( LGUnitedMobileDriver_S498MA22_WHQL_ML_Ver_2.2, LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN37AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.7.2 and LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN38AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.8.1) but its the same problem when I try with the different driverpacks. Is there any other way to install the update without the LG update tool? I`m tired of having to use the G2X_V21E_00_NVFlash to get back to V21E version everytime it hangs. Maybe a program like G2X_V21E_00_NVFlash with the latest version can fix this? Any help would be very much appreciated!!
Did you try to update it on another computer? Also, I'm not sure but I think only having one driver installed is the best as other drivers may conflict with eachother.
Yuvin said:
Did you try to update it on another computer? Also, I'm not sure but I think only having one driver installed is the best as other drivers may conflict with eachother.
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Thanks! I tried on win vista with the same result. I`ve heard XP may be better, but dont have one here. What I ment with the driverpacks is that I installed one at the time (deleted one before I installed another). Hope there is a way to do this on win 7....
try following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897097
Good luck
One more thing, I had that same thing happen to me, I've updated 4 different G2x's and usually, just trying another time was the cure.
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try following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897097
Good luck
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Thanks, maybe that will be my last opportunity if I understand it...looks a little difficult. Will it be the same thing as a normal update, or will this make it impossible to update the phone through the LG update tool in a later time and update?
mustangtim49 said:
One more thing, I had that same thing happen to me, I've updated 4 different G2x's and usually, just trying another time was the cure.
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Thanks. I have tried to do this many times on my computer but it fails everytime at the same point. I guess its a conflict problem between the driver and win 7. Why it works on some win 7 is lika a riddle to me, in wich case I dont understand what I`m doing wrong.
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Thanks, maybe that will be my last opportunity if I understand it...looks a little difficult. Will it be the same thing as a normal update, or will this make it impossible to update the phone through the LG update tool in a later time and update?
It's almost the same as a normal update. With earlier versions of the LG update tool people could do a kdz update with no problems, but I guess LG figured that out and ever since no matter what version of the LG update tool you install, as soon as you launch it it will automatically update itself to the latest version and thus prevent you from using the kdz update (unless of course it was for your specific carrier). That's where the offline update comes in, regardless of what operating system you're using (I did it on windows 7 64-bit). Basically, it blocks LG's connection to your pc, then installs the LG update tool, and a bunch of other little things, then you're good to go. You have to make sure that you are on a stock rom with no custom recovery installed.
If you follow the instructions carefully, you should be fine. If you run into problems, let us know
Hope this makes it a little clearer as to why it doesn't just simply work anymore.
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I was wondering if anyone could give me a little help with my Note 10.1.
The model I've got is a prototype and has a couple of differences from the final release model. Most notably, it's missing the IR output and the S Pen is more like the Note smartphone's.
On the software side, it appears to be running a Korean rom of ICS 4.0.4, though the system language is set to English. The build is N8010XXALF2. I've done some searches but can only seem to find ALF2 under SGS3 software. Also, the system serial number is all 0s
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether/how I could update to JB. The Note claims it has no updates available, Kies on Mac says it doesn't support updates for it, and Kies on Windows perpetually tries to install some tiny update which just fails.
Is there some way I can backup the currently installed rom so I can try to install some others and then restore to the status quo if the installation fails? The download mode seems to be intact so I guess I can install stuff from Odin, but I haven't tried yet. I'd like to minimise my chances of bricking the device if possible, as everything's in working order at the moment.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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I was wondering if anyone could give me a little help with my Note 10.1.
The model I've got is a prototype and has a couple of differences from the final release model. Most notably, it's missing the IR output and the S Pen is more like the Note smartphone's.
On the software side, it appears to be running a Korean rom of ICS 4.0.4, though the system language is set to English. The build is N8010XXALF2. I've done some searches but can only seem to find ALF2 under SGS3 software. Also, the system serial number is all 0s
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether/how I could update to JB. The Note claims it has no updates available, Kies on Mac says it doesn't support updates for it, and Kies on Windows perpetually tries to install some tiny update which just fails.
Is there some way I can backup the currently installed rom so I can try to install some others and then restore to the status quo if the installation fails? The download mode seems to be intact so I guess I can install stuff from Odin, but I haven't tried yet. I'd like to minimise my chances of bricking the device if possible, as everything's in working order at the moment.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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If its the prototype then there is no update... If you try any upgrade software you will end up with a brick...
The general public wasn't supposed to get the prototype and it's a completely different animal from the finished Note 10.1... You may as well try a Note 2 rom on your Note 10.1 and see what happens....
As it wasn't put in production there has been NO developement of the Android system for it... You're stuck with what's on it...
Finde said:
I was wondering if anyone could give me a little help with my Note 10.1.
The model I've got is a prototype and has a couple of differences from the final release model. Most notably, it's missing the IR output and the S Pen is more like the Note smartphone's.
On the software side, it appears to be running a Korean rom of ICS 4.0.4, though the system language is set to English. The build is N8010XXALF2. I've done some searches but can only seem to find ALF2 under SGS3 software. Also, the system serial number is all 0s
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether/how I could update to JB. The Note claims it has no updates available, Kies on Mac says it doesn't support updates for it, and Kies on Windows perpetually tries to install some tiny update which just fails.
Is there some way I can backup the currently installed rom so I can try to install some others and then restore to the status quo if the installation fails? The download mode seems to be intact so I guess I can install stuff from Odin, but I haven't tried yet. I'd like to minimise my chances of bricking the device if possible, as everything's in working order at the moment.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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what kind or processor it's in it? I thought it was only a dual core. mind if I ask how you got a prototype?
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If its the prototype then there is no update... If you try any upgrade software you will end up with a brick...
The general public wasn't supposed to get the prototype and it's a completely different animal from the finished Note 10.1... You may as well try a Note 2 rom on your Note 10.1 and see what happens....
As it wasn't put in production there has been NO developement of the Android system for it... You're stuck with what's on it...
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That was what I feared. Thanks for your help I was hoping that since it seems like a late prototype that I could get newer software. Maybe I'll try it if I get a new tablet
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what kind or processor it's in it? I thought it was only a dual core. mind if I ask how you got a prototype?
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It's actually got the final Exynos 4 Quad, so it seems like quite a late prototype. The dual core was very early in development. The fact that it thinks it's an N8010 means it was probably late too.
I worked at Samsung a couple of years ago and have a number of friends who work there
I've been browsing these forums all night and I for the life of me cannot just find a simple answer. This update came out a while ago and I had no idea about it, so hopefully someone can help me.
Literally, all I'm trying to do is upgrade to 4.2. I've never done anything at all to my phone, it's always been stock. I'm looking for help because the OTA won't work at all, it said I was on 4.1, so it checked for updates and downloaded like a 400mb file, and it turns back on and I'm still at 4.1??
I went to HTC's site and saw that I could just manually install it, but of course it's never that easy. I did all the steps exactly, but when it starts to download and gets to the black HTC screen, my computer always says it doesn't recognize it and can't install drivers (error 170), and then it fails to update. I've tried this on both machines that run windows 8.1. I feel like I've tried everything..I tried running it in different compatibility modes, run as admin, and then I read somewhere that you update it when you're on the fastboot screen. So I tried that but when I'm in the bootloader my computer doesn't recognize my phone at all.
I'm stuck on what to do at this point. I can borrow a computer that has windows 7 on it, if that would help at all. Any help is appreciated!
Not enough info. What carrier version is the device? What region/country are you in? What is your current software number (not Android version).
When you say "manually" update, I think you are talking about RUU. What is the RUU version (file name)?
WIndows 8.1 is probably your main issue with the RUU. Win 8.1 is not compatible with HTC drivers. Anything before 8.1 should work. But again, you need to provide more info.
Hey man thanks a bunch! I should've provided more info, although I just tried it using a windows 7 laptop and it worked with no issues thanks!
I just got this Laptop from Dell Wednesday and from Wednesday till now I have been trying to update Windows and I got the drivers from Dell and some updates have installed but the install 1079 will not install at all and I am have tried different things but nothing has worked at all and I am not sure what to do next
What is there on the screen when the update fails?
Could you provide screenshots or some more info?
Hi
One solution is hide the update....
see "https: // support.microsoft.com /en-us/help/3073930/ how-to-temporarily-prevent-a-driver-update-from-reinstalling-in-window".
You can download the package to fix it in this page.
Sorry i'm new and i can't put links. Hope that helps.