Hello. I'm not sure if this is a good place to ask, but at this point, it can't really get much worse. I know that this is a good, reliable site, and I figured that if anyone could help me, they'd be here.
I got a VL-107 (Visual Land Prestige 7) the other day and it's been a nightmare. I can't use Pandora because it crashes constantly, I can't use my favorite texting app because it freezes and crashes the moment I start typing, I can't use Snapchat because "my device isn't compatible". I spent several hours yesterday just getting the Play Store installed and working.
I suspect that the OS is the main problem (4.1.1, but I've never seen such a horrible Android OS, so I don't know if it's clean), and I'd like to update to a more recent Android version (hopefully 4.4.2 or so). I've seen a lot of stuff talked about, like Clockwork Mod, something called LiveSuit, etc but the most recent .img file I've seen was I believe 4.0.3, so obviously that's not what I'm going for.
In some places (maybe tabletroms), I've seen talk of people being able to make modifications by treating their VL-107s as "Allwinner tablets", but I didn't fully understand whether that would still be valid. I'm willing to do some experimentation with updating if need be, since at this point I basically consider the tablet as good as bricked.
I have a basic understanding of installing ROMs, and my tablet is rooted. There are no system updates available.
Specs (I don't fully understand these, so go easy on me):
Model Number: VL-107
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: inet1.0_20121016
Kernel Version: 3.0.8+, [email protected] #19, Fri Jun 21 14:04:01 CST 2013
Build Number: 86FV0620130715W01G01T01
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Hello. I'm not sure if this is a good place to ask, but at this point, it can't really get much worse. I know that this is a good, reliable site, and I figured that if anyone could help me, they'd be here.
I got a VL-107 (Visual Land Prestige 7) the other day and it's been a nightmare. I can't use Pandora because it crashes constantly, I can't use my favorite texting app because it freezes and crashes the moment I start typing, I can't use Snapchat because "my device isn't compatible". I spent several hours yesterday just getting the Play Store installed and working.
I suspect that the OS is the main problem (4.1.1, but I've never seen such a horrible Android OS, so I don't know if it's clean), and I'd like to update to a more recent Android version (hopefully 4.4.2 or so). I've seen a lot of stuff talked about, like Clockwork Mod, something called LiveSuit, etc but the most recent .img file I've seen was I believe 4.0.3, so obviously that's not what I'm going for.
In some places (maybe tabletroms), I've seen talk of people being able to make modifications by treating their VL-107s as "Allwinner tablets", but I didn't fully understand whether that would still be valid. I'm willing to do some experimentation with updating if need be, since at this point I basically consider the tablet as good as bricked.
I have a basic understanding of installing ROMs, and my tablet is rooted. There are no system updates available.
Specs (I don't fully understand these, so go easy on me):
Model Number: VL-107
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: inet1.0_20121016
Kernel Version: 3.0.8+, [email protected] #19, Fri Jun 21 14:04:01 CST 2013
Build Number: 86FV0620130715W01G01T01
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Based on the kernel version, looks like you have been upgraded to something custom already, and it's buggy. You may want to go back to 4.0.3 for some stability. At that point, some of the failed apps you tried may start working (assuming they don't have a minimum requirement of JellyBean or KitKat).
I would, check out this thread, it's the best place where your device experts can be found:
> General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking > Creating a Backup/Recovery/Dump
Note, in order to post there, you will need to have an XDA account.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Re: Update
OfficerJimLahey said:
Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Based on the kernel version, looks like you have been upgraded to something custom already, and it's buggy. You may want to go back to 4.0.3 for some stability. At that point, some of the failed apps you tried may start working (assuming they don't have a minimum requirement of JellyBean or KitKat).
I would, check out this thread, it's the best place where your device experts can be found:
> General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking > Creating a Backup/Recovery/Dump
Note, in order to post there, you will need to have an XDA account.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Thanks a lot, I found out that I'm registered already so I'm going to head over to that board right now and see what I can find. I'm happy to go back to an older version if it means a working tablet.
Related
Myself and jbelman seem to have the Dev (rooted) firmware based phones that look like they shouldn't escaped Vodafone and been purchased by the public.
I'm curious as to how many of you have the Dev firmware Build number CRA71C like jbelman and myself and how many have the "standard" version Build number CRB17? The more dev phones we find, the better chance we have in doing the customisation that the majority of HTC owners enjoy (lots of clever people on XDA-Developers...).
In case you are wondering how to do this, here it is:
Press the Menu button
Settings
Scroll down to the bottom "About Phone"
Look at the bottom of the screen starting with Model Number and post the info please.
Cheers
Dave
do expect more exploitation on the MAGIC~!
I'm just a CRB17..
And i need to change my fonts. so I need root!
ROOT access is coming
Take a look on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517006&page=15
elfabio said:
Take a look on this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517006&page=15
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I think he knows that.... read the post
I didn't before I saw the link so no worries. Exciting isn't it! Roll on proper HTC ROMs! I had looked on the thread earlier but they were still struggling uploading the img. Confused me for a while as it's in the G1 room so never thought of checking. Glad I did now. It feels like your older brother/sister telling you the ways of the world!
Hi all... i have the CRA71C one...
Vodafone Italy (1 week old)
All of my devices are on Test Keys - and I have full root access.
I'm here at Google I/O where about 4,000 Saphires we're given out to all the attendees. All are SIM unlocked and allow loading of unsigned images (confirmed directly by Google Android devs)
Model: Google Ion
Firmware Version: 1.5
Baseband Version: 62.50S.20.17H_2.22.19.26I
Kernel Version: 2.6.27-00392-g8312baf
[email protected] #72
Build Number: CRB28
Hi Guys,
Ive done some preliminary searches and haven't found anything specific yet for this device.
I'm new to rooting devices but attempting to get up to speed asap.
So would there be some people willing to lend their expertise to help me root these devices?
Also under a bit of a deadline with this as I have only about 13- 14 days to get the Toughpad rooted.
No link to Toughpad specs until I have ten posts.
I will try to give out what ever information is needed to get this done.
The Info I have to start with is as follows:
Model no. FZ-a1
Android version: 4.0.3
Kernal : 3.0.8 ( [email protected] )
Build Number : IML74k.V1.01L46M0000
So I'm going to keep looking and learning in the mean time.
Hope to learn a lot, Thanks in advance.
Also if this is in the wrong place let me know and I will move it.
Some basic security specs
I broke the link due to security restrictions.
ftp:/
/ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/business/toughpad/downloads/Toughpad_Security_Slick_LR.pdf
I will fix it when I can.
Hi, I have scoured the web for information but several hours later I am none the wiser.
I would like to root my device in order to optimize its performance. I am super confused about: cf-root, mobile/pc odin, android version, etc. I still have no idea what is appropriate for my device. :crying: Please point me in the right direction.
I have found may threads out there with very detailed instructions, but I can't figure out if that's what I need. I'm apparently on Gingerbread, but what do I need now? The Icecream, the other one?
Reason for rooting: phone too slow with so many apps loading themselves in the background. I want to be able to prevent all these [expletive deleted] apps from loading themselves automatically. I also want to remove the stock apps I don't need (but can't now remove). I'm tired of factory resetting every other week to improve performance.
Ultimate purpose: phone, sms, whatsapp, news. That's it. I don't need 3d porn or anything. :angel: My needs are extremely minimal.
Thanks for any pointers! :good:
Samsung Galaxy S
GT-19000
Firmware Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9000ZSJV6
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7, [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.zsjv6
more info
Sewrizer said:
I have a friend who has the same phone model and is running JB 4.2.2 on a CM10.1 ROM and it is smooth.
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Thanks Sewrizer. I'd rather brick the phone than pay for the service. I already have a more recent phone, so this is more of a second device. It's just that I like the typing better so I haven't completely stopped using it. I guess I'm sort of relishing the idea of an experiment with it as well.
Do you have a link to instructions for the above? If it works for your friend, it's good enough for me.
Unless I hear something back, I'm getting ready to try this:
EDIT: galaxy-s-i9000-android422-jellybean-slimbean-build3.htm
from: articles/454365/20130407/
ibtimes.co.uk
thanks a lot.
which cf-root?
Thanks Sewrizer. As it happens these are the instructions I started with, and from which a lot of confusion arose (I can't post urls yet).
The first link is to Odin3 v1.85, but I have found Odin3 v1.87. Not sure if there is a later version. It says somewhere that the latest version is best.
The second link is to a series of posts with many download links. Somewhere down the page it states that if you're confused, then:
First, go to Settings -> About phone -> Build number. It should say something like FROYO.xxJPy. It's primarily the JPy that we are interested in. Try to match that with a download link available in this (and the next few) posts. Some of the downloads dont just have JPy file name format, but are called xx_xxx_JPy.
Let me explain that. Samsung isn't always very precise in naming/marking their different (leaked) firmwares. CF-Root's are modified kernels, the filenames explain in more detail which exact firmware ROM the base kernel was taken from, for those experts who understand.
If you are not one of those people, go back to the JPy thing. The "y" in JPy is 0-9, A-Z. If they run out of numbers, they use letters. So A would be 10 (9 + 1), while Z would be 35 (9 + 26). Find the one that is closest to yours, if yours is not present, and flash that one.
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Well, my build number is of the form GINGERBREAD.zsjv6, which doesn't fit the pattern described (I don't see any JPy, I see jv6), so which version of CF-Root should I download?
GT-19000. Firmware Version: 2.3.3. Baseband Version: I9000ZSJV6. Kernel Version:2.6.35.7. Build number: GINGERBREAD.zsjv6
Thanks!
How to root your S3
Hi, I used one available in droid lessons, but i'm not allowed to post links yet. Just look in google for droid lessons and then " How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 " It was really easy, and worked great for me.
annporci said:
Thanks Sewrizer. As it happens these are the instructions I started with, and from which a lot of confusion arose (I can't post urls yet).
The first link is to Odin3 v1.85, but I have found Odin3 v1.87. Not sure if there is a later version. It says somewhere that the latest version is best.
The second link is to a series of posts with many download links. Somewhere down the page it states that if you're confused, then:
Well, my build number is of the form GINGERBREAD.zsjv6, which doesn't fit the pattern described (I don't see any JPy, I see jv6), so which version of CF-Root should I download?
GT-19000. Firmware Version: 2.3.3. Baseband Version: I9000ZSJV6. Kernel Version:2.6.35.7. Build number: GINGERBREAD.zsjv6
Thanks!
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S1
Thanks fabiolaec, mine is only the S1 (not S3) so I'm not sure it would work
fabiolaec said:
Hi, I used one available in droid lessons, but i'm not allowed to post links yet. Just look in google for droid lessons and then " How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 " It was really easy, and worked great for me.
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downgrade
Sewrizer said:
Looks like that tutorial was only good for stock froyo users. Since you have gingerbread you must have updated your phone. I think you may have to downgrade from 2.3 to 2.2.
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yes you're right I did upgrade at the Samsung store. I'll follow up your link now, but it's starting to sound awfully complicated :silly:
Thanks Sewrizer :silly::highfive:
Hello there. I'm making this thread today requesting some assistance on my new tablet. It's a pretty old one, I believe. Recently, My grandmother gave me her old tablet cause she got a new one, so I'm playing with it for awhile and nothing but ads keep popping up, it slows down. For the end of me, I can't even download an app to use as you would on a mobile phone or PC. I tried so many antiviruses and nothing worked except for ironically KingRoot's Purify app it told some apps that are malicious and said what it is which is admob. So here is the issue, I can't remove it, all the antiviruses suggest me to uninstall and when I do it's unsuccessful, for what reasons, I don't know. The only time I can basically do any kind of navigating and uninstalling the stuff is when the WiFi is off. I did uninstall what the anti-virus told me successfully with the WiFi off but when I turn it back on, it reinstalls all the apps all over again. So I narrowed the problem down to it being in the ROM or something. So my question here today is, is there anyway I can just like re-install the android operating system? Or as what many people call it, re-installing the ROM? And how can I do that? Below is my information I've collected from the tablet.
Model Number: Zeepad 9RK (that's all it says)
Android Version: 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Kernal Version: 3.0.36+
Build Number: rk3028a-eng 4.2.2 jdq39 eng.dp.20140715.112011 test-keys
Serial Number: LZLGN4UWZQ
If you need any more information, I'll be glad to give it to you.
xjasoncagex said:
Hello there. I'm making this thread today requesting some assistance on my new tablet. It's a pretty old one, I believe. Recently, My grandmother gave me her old tablet cause she got a new one, so I'm playing with it for awhile and nothing but ads keep popping up, it slows down. For the end of me, I can't even download an app to use as you would on a mobile phone or PC. I tried so many antiviruses and nothing worked except for ironically KingRoot's Purify app it told some apps that are malicious and said what it is which is admob. So here is the issue, I can't remove it, all the antiviruses suggest me to uninstall and when I do it's unsuccessful, for what reasons, I don't know. The only time I can basically do any kind of navigating and uninstalling the stuff is when the WiFi is off. I did uninstall what the anti-virus told me successfully with the WiFi off but when I turn it back on, it reinstalls all the apps all over again. So I narrowed the problem down to it being in the ROM or something. So my question here today is, is there anyway I can just like re-install the android operating system? Or as what many people call it, re-installing the ROM? And how can I do that? Below is my information I've collected from the tablet.
Model Number: Zeepad 9RK (that's all it says)
Android Version: 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Kernal Version: 3.0.36+
Build Number: rk3028a-eng 4.2.2 jdq39 eng.dp.20140715.112011 test-keys
Serial Number: LZLGN4UWZQ
If you need any more information, I'll be glad to give it to you.
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Hi,
I couldn't find much information about your device here. Try posting your query in
Android Q&A,Help and Troubleshooting
or in the Q&A thread here->[Ask Any Question][Newbie Friendly].
Experts there may be able to assist you.
Good luck
Art Vanderlay
XDA Assist
That's my question basically.... I REALLY want a newer android than Lollipop (the highest android mod I found here). Is there? I found this webpage https://tweakdroid.com/lineage/samsung-galaxy-young-gt-s6310-royss/ that says it's possible, but they don't have the ROM available, so I'm skeptical. I really want a ROM like that to exist because I want to move back to my old phone, as I'm addicted to my current one, but I still want to be able to use WhatsApp and Google Maps.
Thanks for reading, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
golobolo said:
That's my question basically.... I REALLY want a newer android than Lollipop (the highest android mod I found here). Is there? I found this webpage https://tweakdroid.com/lineage/samsung-galaxy-young-gt-s6310-royss/ that says it's possible, but they don't have the ROM available, so I'm skeptical. I really want a ROM like that to exist because I want to move back to my old phone, as I'm addicted to my current one, but I still want to be able to use WhatsApp and Google Maps.
Thanks for reading, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
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The newest android version u can install is 4.4.4 kitkat, the lollipop download links are broken but i think there is a mirror avalible, tweakdroid is the fakest android rom site ever, they say u can install it (which u cant since of it low storage and ram amount) and they dont even give a download link.
This is so fake that when you copy the download link it shows
Custom 404 - TweakDroid
Sorry! It’s Unavailable. We regret for the inconvenience. Developers are working on it. Its crucial time us at TweakDroid, as we are building a great platform where tech gadget users can rely on to get the accurate and customized solution for devices. We understand the problem for which you...
tweakdroid.com
Yea, I guessed it was fake, but still hoped...