Hello Everyone. I'm new here but not new to tech in general, I do quite a bit with pcs just haven't got the experience with mobiles yet (why i'm here!) Anyway I have an original nvidia shield tablet (recalled model) and instead of wasting it I intend on turning it into a dedicated gamestream/netflix machine hooked up to an hdtv. As some of you may know nvidia has a killswitch that will deactivate the old tablet after the new one is setup. I believe the best/easiest way to get around this is to root the tablet and install the nvidia 2 .2 .2 firmware (running either 3.01 or 3.1 now I think) and delete the tegraOTA files. I've read that 2.2.2 does not have the killswitch and I need nvidia's firmware so that I can continue to use nvidia gamestream and my shield controller.
As mentioned I'm completely new to rooting, installing ROMs, and deleting system files, so I would appreciate if I could receive some guidance before I blow something up
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And I'm honestly thinking about getting the Grid10. The Grid10 + case + USB cable is still $20 less than the Transformer (without a case, or the dock), which was the other tablet I'm considering.
Is there any reason I shouldn't get the Grid10? Better price point for similar specs. It can sideload Android APKs, and it uses the Amazon App Store, and the OS is something that really seems to flow nicely in all the hands on videos I've seen.
Since it's based on the Android kernel, it won't be another Playbook or Touchpad, since all Android apps theoretically work on the Grid10. The only thing I'm worried about is all the negative comments I've been reading about Fusion Garage and their previous tablet. I already know I'd enjoy an Android tablet.
I am currently the owner of an original Galaxy Tab, so really, anything is an upgrade at this point (Not having a tablet OS on a tablet is really awful)
This will be my next tablet, I have been watching the Grid10 for a while now. It looks smooth and responsive to the touch. I currently own the touchpad and an Android tablet. I am planning on getting the 3g version. Fast enough for me.
On the @FusionGarage twitter, I asked a few qustions that I've been unable to find answers to:
"@FusionGarage Quick question, is the usb cable a must? Can you sync/transfer files via wifi? "
Reply: "@steckums We are currently working on an application that will sync your content via WiFi, but right now you need the USB cable. "
"@FusionGarage Good to hear. One more: how compatible is it with Android APKs? Is it essentially able to sideload any (honeycomb!?) app?"
Reply: "@steckums Yes, you can sideload any Android app, including Honeycomb apps."
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does anyone here have modded rom for this china tablet
APAD2 with call function
i am planning to buy by the end of the month and i want it flashed with better firmware.
please someone help me
So I have heard that GridOS is based on android 2.3. If that is the case how are they running any honeycomb apps? My guess is that older versions of GridOS (pre-production) were based on 2.3 and the production version is based on honeycomb. What are other people's thoughts on this?
I bought the wifi only version - it should arrive tomorrow. I've just read a less than stunning review from Engadget though, so now I'm leery...
hi guys,
im pretty new to the android os so please excuse my lack of knowledge in this area, but i recently bought the Sanei N10 pretty cheap and its not a bad tablet, battery life is an issue, and so is using the web browser, but other than that, i was prettty suprised with it, considering the cost.
anyway, in the 3 days, ive had it, i learnt that you can pair a Original PS3 controller with it and use it with emulators, and that you need the tablet to be rooted in order to do so. So i downloaded the upgrade to 4.0.4 and made sure it was pre rooted. i download the root checker also to double check. and it is rooted. ive downloaded the sixaxis compatibility checker, and it said my device was good to go, so i downloaded the app on the tablet, and also the tool kit off the website. ive followed the instructions, changed the controllers master bt to match the one in the app. and my controller connects then loses connection. it says my controller is a fake or third party, I know my controller is genuine, cos i modify controllers and have pulled this one apart, plus it also came with the playstation.
what am i doing wrong, or is this tablet not compatible with the controller?
id really appreciate your help on this one guys....
Thanks
K1 owner here. Really fed up with the terrible battery life I'm getting and was excited when I found out nvidia released a patch to fix it only to be immediately disappointed when they pulled it the same day. Many people on the Google plus page have recommended I use a custom ROM, and on my former nexus 7 2013 I usually did just that. However I invested in the controller and also like to use my tablet to play battlefront on my TV via nvidia game stream. Would I lose those features if I went to a custom ROM? Is there a " SAPPS" package to flash? Sorry if its been asked, been reading through 10 pages of custom ROM threads and can't find any info
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Shield Hub (unless I am mistaken) is just another app and can be easily sideloaded. It actually just acts a front end for Google Play.
Regarding the controller I cannot say as I have no experience there.
When I compare technical stats (cup, gpu, chipset, etc) of Shield Tablet 2014 (Gen 1) and Shield Tablet K1 2015 (Gen 2), they are exactly the same. Does that mean Gen 1 Tablet custom ROMs are also compatible with Gen 2 Tablet as well?
I tried to search forums, but I see no mention of Tablet K1 (Gen 2) separately, leading me to think that they might technically be the same and cross compatible at ROM level.
Usually but not always - unless otherwise specified they're compatible in my understanding.
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Usually but not always - unless otherwise specified they're compatible in my understanding.
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Thanks. I quickly checked info a few ROMs, but I didn't find Gen 2 Tab (K1) mentioned there
They are not compatibles. And partitions are not the same.
The system partition is larger on the k1 so ota's aren't interchangeable but, all of the user created ROMs, recoveries, and kernel's are interchangeable so far. There are no actual hardware differences that aren't cosmetic besides a slot for the stylus and it's sensor.
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I've run original Shield ROMs all the way back to Kitkat 4.4 on my K1. I don't really recommend bothering though because the OSs are just more buggy as you go back in time. I think the current Android 6.0.1 is probably the best release ever for these tablets (aside from Marshmallow's removal of App to SD).
I flashed between these with NVIDIA recovery images and installed them in fastboot. Returning to the K1's stock Lollipop ROM always worked fine.
One advantage to running original Shield ROMs is you get Trine 2 instead of that Sim Fallout game.
I mean...there's really no point in buying this if I can't get the Nvidia apps after getting a Custom ROM, so that's my question.
And can I...get the shield apps on another Android device? Although tbh, I want a Shield, just not sure.
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I mean...there's really no point in buying this if I can't get the Nvidia apps after getting a Custom ROM, so that's my question.
And can I...get the shield apps on another Android device? Although tbh, I want a Shield, just not sure.
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Yes you can get the Nvidia Games app (the most important one) and Nvidia Dabbler from Play Store, and all custom roms come with the console mode app. Not sure if there are any other apps from Nvidia (haven't been on stock since I bought the tab) but this should cover basic functionality