I´m looking to buy either a Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 , or a motorola xoom, and would appreciate any advice or recommendations from owners of either of these.
A few things i do like about the xoom are..
Xoom has micro usb (is this useful ?), and also has SD slot for extra memory (i quite like this), and stock android OS
I´m not so concerned about the weight aspects, its more about flexibility for updates, perhaps custom rom & rooting. and general performance.
if anyone has any recommendations, i´d be very grateful
I am not an Android developer, so please be gentle if I get some terminology wrong.
I've read about the ability to make a microSD card for the Nook Tablet and Nook Color that lets you boot into CM7 or Miui or CM9 without modifying the device's onboard OS or firmware. Is that possible for the GT-P6210?
I ask because I'm interested in exploring Android with root access, but I'm not at all sure that I want to risk modifying my device's internals. TIA.
Sun_Cat said:
I am not an Android developer, so please be gentle if I get some terminology wrong.
I've read about the ability to make a microSD card for the Nook Tablet and Nook Color that lets you boot into CM7 or Miui or CM9 without modifying the device's onboard OS or firmware. Is that possible for the GT-P6210?
I ask because I'm interested in exploring Android with root access, but I'm not at all sure that I want to risk modifying my device's internals. TIA.
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In theory, I believe it would be possible.
But seeing as how Samsung hasn't fully released source/driver code for our device, we are at a stand still with CM/MIUI development. Also, our community is scarce with Dev support as well, making this feat that much harder to accomplish.
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Coming from a Nook Color myself, I miss having that ability. I ran CM7 off of a SanDisk uSD card for a long time on it. I would be doing the same with the Nook Tablet if B&N hadn't decided to lock the bootloader (I returned mine before people worked around that).
Ceelos09 is right that this should be possible on the Plus. It appears that the bootloader is not only unlocked but can be completely replaced. I discovered this the hard way by being forced to mess with ODIN Mode.
It's a shame that the Plus isn't receiving more developer attention. The 16GB WiFi version was/is available for $50 more than the Nook Tablet and its hardware is so much better IMO (faster CPU, bluetooth, 5ghz wifi, HDMI out with dock/adapter, unlocked bootloader, ODIN Mode, ...). Except for the worse WiFi range than the NC, I'm very happy with this tablet.
I'm quite happy with the GT7+ too, except for the incredibly annoying headphone low level volume fluctuation bug that remains to be officially acknowledged by Samsung.
Also Switched From NC
After recently switching to the Gal 7+ from My NC, I, also miss that flexibility to experiment at low risk, by running an OS off the MicroSD (I used both CM7 & 9 on my NC); but I love my GT 7!!.
Being able to do the same thing with the GT 7+ would be an outstanding asset to an already feature rich, quality tablet. The more I use my stock "7+" the more impressed I am. The NC is nice; but having a microphone, bluetooth and more power, makes the GT 7 much more functional for me. (And the fact that we should soon be getting ICS is just another plus).
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can give me purchase advice: Asus Transformer TF201 (used with 32gb microsd for $300) vs Lenovo S2110 (New for $365). I like having root, but I don't need a new rom. I only want to be able to take off what I want with Titanium Backup. I want to use it basically in place of a laptop, mainly for entertainment and taking notes. Possibly programming but that's basically word processing too.
Android version doesn't really matter to me... my phone is an A885 droid so it has Android 2.3.
If this is in the wrong section, I'm sorry. Figured going to each individual forum is more biased than not.
*Edit* I've also located a T300 with Dock and SD card for $300. Does the T300 take the cake?
I bought an RCA 7" tablet as a manager's substitute for a Xelio which was out of stock at WalMart. Hey, $39 seems like a pretty good deal.
However, there is no mention of this device ANYWHERE, not on the WalMart website... apparently, not even the great Oracle Google has heard of this device. There are some obscure references to google play support. It is NOT the new RCA TV Tablet or the stereo one.
From the device:
1GHz processor
built in 4GB memory
WiFi b/g/n
Google Play Store
0.3 mp forward facing camera (woo hoo)
micro sd support up to 32G
Model number RCT6077W2
Android version 4.1.1 Jellybean
Kernel version 3.0.36+
[email protected]#129
Build number RCT6077W2-Android4.1.1-v1.0.1
I would love to figure out what else is hiding under the hood on this device.
Need help unlocking/tweaking. Not sure if I'm in the correct forum.
I AM A NOOB! First step is admission...
juicer52 said:
I bought an RCA 7" tablet as a manager's substitute for a Xelio which was out of stock at WalMart. Hey, $39 seems like a pretty good deal.
However, there is no mention of this device ANYWHERE, not on the WalMart website... apparently, not even the great Oracle Google has heard of this device. There are some obscure references to google play support. It is NOT the new RCA TV Tablet or the stereo one.
From the device:
1GHz processor
built in 4GB memory
WiFi b/g/n
Google Play Store
0.3 mp forward facing camera (woo hoo)
micro sd support up to 32G
Model number RCT6077W2
Android version 4.1.1 Jellybean
Kernel version 3.0.36+
[email protected]#129
Build number RCT6077W2-Android4.1.1-v1.0.1
I would love to figure out what else is hiding under the hood on this device.
Need help unlocking/tweaking. Not sure if I'm in the correct forum.
I AM A NOOB! First step is admission...
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to find out about a little more under the hood you should take a look at CF Bench it will tell ya its secerts. as for tweaking im 99% sure that nobody will develop things for it. 40 bucks for a tablet has to have terrible specs, the best you can do is try to root it. try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 good luck mate
OK it's not the Apple of my eye but...
Trozzul said:
to find out about a little more under the hood you should take a look at CF Bench it will tell ya its secerts. as for tweaking im 99% sure that nobody will develop things for it. 40 bucks for a tablet has to have terrible specs, the best you can do is try to root it. try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 good luck mate
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Thanks T'zul. Actually the tablet was $80 but I got it for $39 cuz the discontinued Xelio promised was out of stock when I got to Walmart.
I have not been able to locate drivers BECAUSE the tablet is only being released officially next week so I haven't been able to connect for root only to transfer music/photo files.
Yeah, I know that the specs (I listed them above in first post) are lower end but I thought it would be a good toy to learn on/destroy if I wasn't careful.
juicer52 said:
Thanks T'zul. Actually the tablet was $80 but I got it for $39 cuz the discontinued Xelio promised was out of stock when I got to Walmart.
I have not been able to locate drivers BECAUSE the tablet is only being released officially next week so I haven't been able to connect for root only to transfer music/photo files.
Yeah, I know that the specs (I listed them above in first post) are lower end but I thought it would be a good toy to learn on/destroy if I wasn't careful.
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im sure if you root it you can most likely overclock it and stuff, cheap android tablets like these are always good to start on before you get the big boys that only last a year and then they are outdated. as for the drivers you can try adb and install the android drivers.
rooting help.
Trozzul said:
im sure if you root it you can most likely overclock it and stuff, cheap android tablets like these are always good to start on before you get the big boys that only last a year and then they are outdated. as for the drivers you can try adb and install the android drivers.
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hi i also need to root my tablet RCT6077W2
l would like to know if you do root your device
sorry for my English.
I posted a solution here that may work for you. I used it on my RCA rct6378w2 Tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518795
Takenover83 said:
I posted a solution here that may work for you. I used it on my RCA rct6378w2 Tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518795
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Thank you very much I followed th link above and was able to root my RCA 7'' RCA rct6378w2 Tablet. same set up as your's 4.2.2 and on the new firmware update 10.2.zip.
Microphone on RCA 7" rct6378w2 Issue
Sorry to change the subject a bit but I am in the correct company, since I have the same tablet bought from Walmart last Black Friday $49. I find the microphone performance very bad. A screeching sound (like feedback) and extremetly low volume on recording using voice recorder or Skype (echo test). Has anyone come accross this issue and got a suggested fix? The tablet is not going to be very functional for video conferencing with this issue. I though i would ask the forum before returning it.
Thanks
Ashok
Need some help
Takenover83 said:
I posted a solution here that may work for you. I used it on my RCA rct6378w2 Tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518795
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I rooted my tablet (same tablet) as you instructed. What are you doing/using to move apps to the SD card? I'm using lucky patcher but it is not giving me the option to move to the SD card. The SD card is mounted. I'm not sure what to do and am getting very frustrated. Thank you in advance for your help
Please provide organized instructions for completely exploiting the RCA tablets
Hi I am new here, I got this tablet for christmas and this forum has helped me so much already, because of you wonderful people I have successfully rooted. However after continuing reading I am a little confused on what exactly to do now, can someone please go over unlocking the bootloader, getting clockworkmod recovery or whatever else I need, flashing cyanogenmod for the RCA tablet and any other steps I might not know of? How can I help and where are we all in completely exploiting the RCA tablets? (RCT6077W2 in specific for me) can I get regular drivers instead of that annoying pdanet? would it be possible to flash other ROM's like AOKP and paranoid android or would those lack in support? what do I have to do w/ the android sdk? what apps, launchers,root apps and exploits do you recommend with this device? how can we overclock and make the best out of this crappy device? any tips,cracks,modifications that make this device better? etc. I know it is a lot of questions but any awnsers and help is really appreciated and It would also be really nice if someone made a nice n00b friendly guide on what to do after rooting.
Moving apps to external SD card
Pears1079 said:
I rooted my tablet (same tablet) as you instructed. What are you doing/using to move apps to the SD card? I'm using lucky patcher but it is not giving me the option to move to the SD card. The SD card is mounted. I'm not sure what to do and am getting very frustrated. Thank you in advance for your help
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This absolutely a really good questions. As many people bought the 4 or 8GB versions with plans to expand to external SD card; I hope the moderators / seasoned android pros of this forum can provide a detailed explanation how to accomplish this task. Thanks in advance to all that offer some suggestions / solutions towards the SD card front.
Booting into Recovery mode
Can anyone tell me the button key combination to boot the RCA RCT6378W2 into recovery mode?
root
Hey guys I have the same Rica 7 tablet is there any way that you can root this device with no computer if u could replay fast that would be nice thanks
rca 7" tablet rooted... now OS upgrade?
goofwear said:
Thank you very much I followed th link above and was able to root my RCA 7'' RCA rct6378w2 Tablet. same set up as your's 4.2.2 and on the new firmware update 10.2.zip.
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I also thank you for the rooting steps. How can I now upgrade the jelly bean from 4.2.2 to 4.3? I have the same model tablet.
My Only Hope.
I thank you for your response, Jeffrie.* But unfortumately, it did not contain any new information for me.* I am beyond a factory reset. Wiping the data and dalvik cache was actually what killed the tablet after I had actually revived it by flashing the RCT6378W2 firmware to the RCT6077W2 tablet. And I only did that because after days of searching, the internet, the RCT6378W2 firmware was the only RCA tablet firmware to be found.* And at first it seemed like it might work, the only obvious issue was the tablet couldn't tell which way was down.* That was doable.* However after a reboot, the wireless functionality stopped completely.* Wireless couldn't even be switched on.* I could send you numerous links to numerous forums where there are several other consumers with the same issue. And as it stands most of those people feel ripped off and very skidish about purchasing any more RCA products.* I am confident, from the way the 8GB tablets firmware helped bring the 4GB one back from the dead,* that the actual RCT6077w2 4GB tablets original firmware ( 1.0.0) would revive several of your tablets as well as the customers satisfaction and faith in your company. And once they were up and connected to the internet, they wouldt be able to update using your OTA server. Word of your companies actually giving a damn and level of support would surely boost sales as well as bring former customers back.
I know how
I rooted my very own RCT6077W2 (same specs and everything) and got it from Wal-Mart. I know how. Download 4Shared from Play Store, create/login to an account, search up "master root", then click the first one and download it. Install it, then open. I know its in a diff language but click the middle button and then when the screen pops up with the buttons, press the one that is not red. Then again. Once the boxes are away, reboot your device and it is rooted. Congratz, you now have root access.
kratospawn said:
hi i also need to root my tablet RCT6077W2
l would like to know if you do root your device
sorry for my English.
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I have this device. I rooted it with king root. Kingroot.net
I want a rom. I know noone will dev for it. Is there a rom I could download for another device that would work? Or how would I start making my own?
hey do you by chance know how to hard reset this rca tablet im trying and cant find out
okay so here's the deal. I recently bought an off-brand tablet that i have never heard of, it is a maxwest 7370 tablet. I have a joke about it i call it a samsing lol. It seems like a good deal, it came with a 7" screen, 1.2 gigahertz dual core ,800 some odd mb of RAM, 8 gigs of storage, HDMI output, microSD slot, and Flash support, it runs on jelly bean 4.2.2 It was only one hundred and seventy dollars. And I'm happy with it so far but on the other hand I have had no success even finding this model of tablet on the Internet. Today I attempted several times at rooting this device with no success. I use software downloaded on my laptop one called kingo root the other was one click rooting. the only thing I was planning on using the rooted tablet for was supporting interface with my playstation 3 sixaxis controller. If anyone can help me figure out how to root this or just pairing my controller it would be greatly appreciated. I don't know much of anything about Android or rooting them but I would love to unlock more potential out of this thing! I use it mostly for fun but maybe some listening and learning will allow me to do much more.