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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?

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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.

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.

New Ugoos UT1 H.265 Android TV Box - Next Generation Video Streaming

Guys,
I'm just about to purchase this new Ugoos UT1 Android 4.2 TV Box. It's the first unit to offer H.265 support, which is why I'm getting it.
I found a review here. What do you think of this HEVC H.265 TV box? otherwise this seems perfect for me. Technical info only pls. No I bought it here type posts. Thanks!
Thought I'd share this and see what everyone thinks.
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OK guys this has just been announced today regarding the Ugoos UM1, which is a Mini PC, not a TV box like the UT1 above. Now I can't decide which one to choose, as the UM1 they reviewed today has HARDWARE support for XBMC. Here's the Ugoos UM1 review here. XBMC Mini PC is very tempting, OK someone help me choose which one.

BlobLobba said:
OK guys this has just been announced today regarding the Ugoos UM1, which is a Mini PC, not a TV box like the UT1 above. Now I can't decide which one to choose, as the UM1 they reviewed today has HARDWARE support for XBMC. Here's the Ugoos UM1 review here. XBMC Mini PC is very tempting, OK someone help me choose which one.
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I think the Ugoos UT1 wins by a long shot!
Found antutu Review here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcuQS_E706A

PassingExpert said:
I think the Ugoos UT1 wins by a long shot!
Found antutu Review here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcuQS_E706A
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I've decided to go for both, as they cost next to nothing. The Dongle for around the house, and the TV Box for the front room. I'm so hyped up, looking forward to when they arrive. Will keep you posted.

BlobLobba said:
I've decided to go for both, as they cost next to nothing. The Dongle for around the house, and the TV Box for the front room. I'm so hyped up, looking forward to when they arrive. Will keep you posted.
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Okay, please keep us posted.....

xbmc video review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2qsprNRV6Y
does it come pre-installed or do we have to install ourselves?

I'll buy a 16g nexus7 first generation with mhl cable anyday before getting one of those things
Sent from my SGH-I747

Does it have bluetooth?

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Does it have bluetooth?
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No Bluetooth. Even though the Bluetooth menu is there in the settings, there is none onboard. Other than that, it is probably one of the best Android devices I've owned, despite being from a no-name Asian manufacturer. The system responds fast and played 720p videos without issues or stuttering.
I hope the devs can get there hands on these units, I would to love to see a custom ROM on this.

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No Bluetooth. Even though the Bluetooth menu is there in the settings, there is none onboard. Other than that, it is probably one of the best Android devices I've owned, despite being from a no-name Asian manufacturer. The system responds fast and played 720p videos without issues or stuttering.
I hope the devs can get there hands on these units, I would to see a custom ROM on this.
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Well, no bluetooth no party. I'll go for the mk888b or t-r42 or Hi720

c0nvict said:
Well, no bluetooth no party. I'll go for the mk888b or t-r42 or Hi720
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This should definitely have bluetooth. Can someone please confirm?

honeycombflytouch3 said:
This should definitely have bluetooth. Can someone please confirm?
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It doesn't. Geekbuying.com who is a seller for this product confirmed this for me. That's too bad because it is a very nice android tv box. Anyway i' ll go for T-R42. I suggest you do the same

I know it comes with a remote, but can I control this with my Nexus 7 somehow or do I have to buy the air mouse/keyboard?

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I know it comes with a remote, but can I control this with my Nexus 7 somehow or do I have to buy the air mouse/keyboard?
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I bought one. XMBC and Youtube videos are flawless. I have had issues with navigation with the remote and with my tablet using their control software. I've had to use a combination of both to really navigate quickly.
I think I'll end up buying an airmouse/keyboard combo.
Which Android apps are you all using with this device that you really like?

Go for the Ugoos UM2 then, has Bluetooth and has the same power and high quality hardware XBMC video decoding as the UT1. And it's cheaper than those devices you've mentioned.

benjr06 said:
I bought one. XMBC and Youtube videos are flawless. I have had issues with navigation with the remote and with my tablet using their control software. I've had to use a combination of both to really navigate quickly.
I think I'll end up buying an airmouse/keyboard combo.
Which Android apps are you all using with this device that you really like?
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Just got one as well. What XBMC apk did you install? I've tried 3 so far, all have terrible (lagging) hd-video playback and static sounds when i select hdmi/5.1 as audio output...
- xbmc-20130925-92bbdb9-master-armeabi-v7a.apk
- xbmc-frodo-12.1-xaf-neon-set_top-20130503-47b0a23c60.apk
- xbmc-20130714-6ec63cd-adddroidlibstagefright-armeabi-v7a.apk

They posted the exact XBMC version that comes shipped on the Ugoos devices. The thread is over here and contains the apk. The stock UT1 firmware has also been released here.

No hdmi passthrough for xbmc
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Well, no bluetooth no party. I'll go for the mk888b or t-r42 or Hi720
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Although hdmi passthrough works with the stock mediplayer, xbmc won't recognize the drivers.
so you will get stuck with analog stereo sound for xbmc that is bad

hi
rom custon for Ugoos UT1 ?
thinx

Not too much time ago I saw that ugoos prepared a new firmware for their past years' products
on ugoos.net
In particular they have 1.1.3 for Ugoos UT1 based on Android 4.4.2
A lot of bugs were fixed since last firware update release.

Voyo Winpad A1S Review: $135 Dual Boot 10.1" Z3735 Tablet

Hey guys, this is my review of the Voyo Winpad A1S, a 10.1" tablet running Intel's Z3735 processor and dual boots both Windows and Android, and it's cheap too, around $135. CHeck it out!
You can buy the tablet here for $145, and it goes down even further with the coupon code "VYA1SD"
http://goo.gl/dGhKWQ
Finally got my blog up, so go ahead and click the link below to visit the text review!
https://mobiledevicereview.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/voyo-winpad-a1s-review/

zijin_cheng said:
Hey guys, this is my review of the Voyo Winpad A1S, a 10.1" tablet running Intel's Z3735 processor and dual boots both Windows and Android, and it's cheap too, around $135. CHeck it out!
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Hey, thanks for the review. I've had this for a couple of weeks now & agree with all of your comments. Overall I'm quite impressed with this. I have another Voyo - X6s which performs quite adequately as well, hence my decision to purchase this one. I've rooted it (with iroot), which was quite easy. No real need to however I like to install a few apps on that require root.
For the price & spec's, this is quite a good value purchase

Awesome. It's pretty cheap for the price and not bad either. My review was shorter because I didn't have as much to complain about.

Any way you could please share your laptop drivers with me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/general/voyo-winpad-a1s-drivers-t3445875

Need update advise for this Voyo WinPad A1S
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Any way you could please share your laptop drivers with me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/general/voyo-winpad-a1s-drivers-t3445875
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Did you ever get any drivers for the Voyo WinPad A1S. I have had this pad for a while but really never used it. I was going to give it as a gift. I wanted to see if Android update past 4.4 was possible. Also woul like to have Windows 10 on it as well.
Thank you,
Chris

The drivers I found:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4sv25unbhe3u61z/AABC55ou12mKe_otaNtqMK4ra?dl=0