Digging around in the kernel extensions of the Px5 firmwares (mine is specifically an Eonon Android 8.0 PX5 4gb with DSP) and running Malysk rom, I am finding out that it specifically only supports the terrible wifi chipset that comes with the unit, the 8188eu.ko file. It seems that the 8723bu.ko file is for the bluetooth module.
Being that I am new to rom development/kernel building, etc, consider me 100% green in this area.
I have a Ralink/TP-link USB 2.0 Wireless N wifi board that I'd like to install in my Android head unit to replace the horrible one it includes.
Running Prime OS (android desktop OS) on a laptop, I disabled the internal wifi chipset in the BIOS, then booted up Prime OS with my Ralink/TP-link USB 2.0 adapter inserted. Prime OS fully supports it. I dug around in the /system/lib/modules folder to find that Prime OS has a BUNCH of Wifi chipset support. I thought, HEY I'll just copy the Ralink files over to my head unit's /system/lib/modules folder and do an insmod and see if it works. Nope, insmod doesn't accept.
Doing some reading, it looks like these kernel extensions for wifi adapters need to be specifically compiled for a device's kernel, am I right?
What can we do to go about adding more wireless/wifi adapter support for the Android head units?
stevey500 said:
Digging around in the kernel extensions of the Px5 firmwares (mine is specifically an Eonon Android 8.0 PX5 4gb with DSP) and running Malysk rom, I am finding out that it specifically only supports the terrible wifi chipset that comes with the unit, the 8188eu.ko file. It seems that the 8723bu.ko file is for the bluetooth module.
Being that I am new to rom development/kernel building, etc, consider me 100% green in this area.
I have a Ralink/TP-link USB 2.0 Wireless N wifi board that I'd like to install in my Android head unit to replace the horrible one it includes.
Running Prime OS (android desktop OS) on a laptop, I disabled the internal wifi chipset in the BIOS, then booted up Prime OS with my Ralink/TP-link USB 2.0 adapter inserted. Prime OS fully supports it. I dug around in the /system/lib/modules folder to find that Prime OS has a BUNCH of Wifi chipset support. I thought, HEY I'll just copy the Ralink files over to my head unit's /system/lib/modules folder and do an insmod and see if it works. Nope, insmod doesn't accept.
Doing some reading, it looks like these kernel extensions for wifi adapters need to be specifically compiled for a device's kernel, am I right?
What can we do to go about adding more wireless/wifi adapter support for the Android head units?
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I tried this too but failed . I have USB wifi adapter too , but that also not worked.
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Hello everyone,
clotai on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418591&page=4 was kind enough to create a module which puts drivers on the various ROM builds that will allow one to use a DM9601 chipset based usb to ethernet dongle. This allows you to effectively use the xoom tablet without wifi.
What I am wondering, if some kind soul can list few usb ethernet dongles (manufacturer names) that are based on this chipset? I have searched all over the net and cannot find any that mention what chipset they are based on.
Thanks very much!
Hello!
I'm thinking of buying a Tablet Zenithink Z-280 C91
Just read the following in the official web of Zenithink C91:
"For now Zenithink C91 not support the built-in bluetooth, if customer need this function, They Should buy external USB bluetooth."
Zenithink
I assume that there should be a bluetooth dongle that runs in this tablet.
Anyone know any USB bluetooth dongle that works on this android tablet?
Thanks.
kinda late to the game, but maybe this will help some others-
I've tried 2 cheapo bluetooth adapters on the ZT-280 C91 on both the official GB and ICS beta ROMs. both adapters worked perfectly. they were immediately identified, toggled off/on properly, broadcasted, paired, synced, no problems at all.
the first was a generic mini USB bluetooth 2.1 adapter. I can't post outside links yet, but the part number is ADA-BTOOTHSD2 and easily found on google.
I've disassembled this adapter to transplant into my tablet to free up a port, so I'll attach some pictures of it stripped down for anyone interested in doing the same. there's plenty of usable space inside this tablet for hardware mods.
the other adapter was even more generic. the writing on the case says "Bluetooth Class 1" and the only markings on the board are BM08C1-C08-V1, which returns nothing when searched. sorry if that's useless.
shiftace: that's great idea! Could you post some photos of the adapter inside your tablet and describe where exactly did you connect it? Thanks!
Finally found a dongle that works on my Zenithink C91 Upgrade with Android 4.0.
It is this: http://www.lightinthebox.com/pt/bluetooth-dongle-adaptador-Mini-2-0_p77386.html#my_review
- I can get files from my phone to the tablet without problems.
- I can connect an external GPS receiver (Holux GPSlim 236) to the tablet, but the problem is that I can not make the GPS work with any GPS Navigation Applications. I tried the Sygic, the iGO, the NDrive and none can track satellites.
Does anyone know how to get around this problem?
Thanks.
External GPS & Bluetooth via USB
Hi,
I've got the SAME problem / question. Just bought a Zenithink ZT-280 C91 Android 4.0 10.1" tablet with USB OTG and mini USB port but looking for EXTERNAL GPS & BT that is verified to work with Android 4.0 (Linux kernal 3.x).
JTG.001, did you try using Google Maps with GPS turned ON from Android 4.0 Settings menu? How did you know that your Holux GPS (which I also have) driver s properly installed & working? Did Holux provide a Linux kernal 3.x driver?
Also, it's encouraging that you were able to get USB BT working, which tells me that USB External connected devices do work with native Android features like GPS or BT. It sounds like, however, other USB BT dongles didn't work as you said "finally working" -- which ones didn't work? I'm trying to buy 1 of these cheap BT USB 2.0 EDR dongles from eBay but not sure if Linux driver is available.
Thanks much for sharing your takeaways! I'll share mine back if I find answers too.
This dongle works in my C91 Upgrate:
http://www.lightinthebox.com/pt/blu...id=0004bff2bef4e6aa0ae367427afb11dc#my_review
Problem solved with the GPS
Finally managed to solve the problem of browsers not picking up satellites.
What I did was the following:
1 - Install the aplication Bluetooth GPS
2 - Pairing with External Bluetooth GPS antenna (mine is Holux GPSlim 236) with the Zenithink C91 Upgrade (just do it once and it is)
3 - Open the aplication "Bluetooth GPS" we have installed, check "enable gps mock provide" (this part is very important) and give it to "connect" to your external Bluetooth GPS.
Working properly with Sygic, Ndrive, iGO...
Help with internal BT transplant for ZT-280 C9
Hi Shiftace,
I purchased a ZT-280 C91 and in the spec at Amazon.com says it has internal bluetooth. I contacted the seller and he said that it's problably has a communication issue.
I tried some actions but didn't have success. I'm interested to do as you did instaling an internal BT. Can you provide me more details about how to do this?
I need to purchase the BT dongle and I want some help with the spec about the model you bought.
Thanks for your attention.
Best regards,
Alexandre.
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kinda late to the game, but maybe this will help some others-
I've tried 2 cheapo bluetooth adapters on the ZT-280 C91 on both the official GB and ICS beta ROMs. both adapters worked perfectly. they were immediately identified, toggled off/on properly, broadcasted, paired, synced, no problems at all.
the first was a generic mini USB bluetooth 2.1 adapter. I can't post outside links yet, but the part number is ADA-BTOOTHSD2 and easily found on google.
I've disassembled this adapter to transplant into my tablet to free up a port, so I'll attach some pictures of it stripped down for anyone interested in doing the same. there's plenty of usable space inside this tablet for hardware mods.
the other adapter was even more generic. the writing on the case says "Bluetooth Class 1" and the only markings on the board are BM08C1-C08-V1, which returns nothing when searched. sorry if that's useless.
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This is a windows tablet, but I think it would be cool to have this run android as well, so I tried a few emulators running under windows 10, but they are very slow, unstable or didnt run at all. Doid4X, an Nox worked, Andy refused to start).
I kept the Nox App Player, cause that was the one I found most responsive of these.
Perhaps the fact that they barely meets the minimum RAM requirement is a major cause for it being slow.
Then I decided to try the android-x86, which is not an emulator, but an andoid port to x86, and will run natively.
The Lollipop EFI image does work as a live usb media , and I was able to install it to another usb stick, but that got stuck on the aandoid logo when booting. The 4.4r3 EFI image did work better, and was able to install to a second usb stick and boot up into android.
I must say that android-x86 did impress me. It feels quite quick and responsive, and any app I have tried so far does run. Even MineCraft PE works well. The display and touchscreen works well, and volume buttons works.
There are a few driver related issues though, here is a list of some things not working:
- onboard wifi
- onboard Bluetooth
- Sensors (auto rotate will not work)
- Audio out and mic
- Power button
- Battery status
- Camera
I did a few tests, and as a workaround I did use an external usb wifi adapter to get internet working. Also connecting a usb headset with mic did work fine, external keyboard. Also a non branded bluetooth adapter was accepted and the BT icon was enabled, but it didnt find any devices when searching. Even a logitech webcam did work with opencam.
Given the current state of andoid-x86 on this tab, it doesnt make sense to partition the disk to get a dual boot. But if there was working drivers for wifi and audio etc, this could be a decent android system.
Now the android version of the tab 8 looks quite similar to the w1-810, so that makes me wonder how much of the hardware components that are the same. And if it may be possible to get the drivers from the original android to work on android-x86.
I will try to list the hw configuration as I can read from devicemanager/drivers in win10:
wifi: broadcom 4330 / Sound: intel SST audio device / camera: Intel Imaging signal processor 2400 / Bluetooth: BCMBTBUS / Sensors: BMA2x2 ( BMA250E) / Battery control hardware ID is PNP0C0A
Any ideas on how to get these things working would be great.
forum administrators:
I did tag this thread with iconia-tab-8, but for some reason it will not show under "Acer Iconia Tab 8 Discussion" list.
Did I miss something, or doesnt the tag system work properly.
Is there anything I can do to fix this?
I also have this tablet and I am also eager for installing fully functional Android on it. Please guys help us on this. Thanks in advance.
News about Acer Iconia Tab W1-810 with Android
Hi guys, some new about it?
When I plug in my Huawei E3372h-153 (with compatible Three SIM card), the head unit shows 'No service' and an empty signal meter in the status bar.
When I plug it into my tablet, it works instantly.
The USB dongle is out in the open and in a signal-covered area so this is definitely an issue with the head unit somewhere.
This is the unit (Dicola CHS7047X).
Rockchip PX5 (2017)
ARM Cortex-A53 Octa-core ≤ 1.5GHz (28nm)
PowerVR G6110 GPU (2014)
4 GB DDR3
AOSP Android 8.0
1024x600
STMicroelectronics TDA7388 audio power amplifier (2013)
STMicroelectronics TDA7786 AM/FM funer (2016)
In the software itself, it shows:
Manufacturer: rockchip
Model number: PX5
Android version: 8.0.0
Android security patch level: October 5, 2017
Kernel version: 4.4.93+; [email protected] #121; Fri Jan 26 10:41:07 CST 2018
Build number: px5-userdebug 8.0.0 OPG5.170623.007 eng.hct.20180126.113204 test-keys
MCU version: MTCE_CHS_V2.76_1; Dec 20 2017 15:49:46
CPU: 8 core 64-bit CPU Coretex-A53 @ 1.5G
Any ideas?
It's rooted, if that helps.
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Anyone have any ideas?
I use the app PPP Widget (3) for that. Install the app, place the widget (large enough, so stretch it if possible)
Then connect the dongle via usb and wait till something gets recognized. you may grant root access for the app on first click. Afterwards you can click onfiguration button and pu tthe needed information in there. If the connection works, you can enable the auto connect feature in the settings of the widget.
That is how i managed to get a 4g stick working just this morning
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I use the app PPP Widget (3) for that. Install the app, place the widget (large enough, so stretch it if possible)
Then connect the dongle via usb and wait till something gets recognized. you may grant root access for the app on first click. Afterwards you can click onfiguration button and pu tthe needed information in there. If the connection works, you can enable the auto connect feature in the settings of the widget.
That is how i managed to get a 4g stick working just this morning
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Trying to get it working.
Thanks for your suggestion!
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Trying to get it working.
Thanks for your suggestion!
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weird problems you mention in the thread there.
For me it acutally worked but after the reboot, it didn't. Need to figure out what is going on there. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the order of connecting the stick. Since it is already connected when booting up it does not get recognized correctly.
Good luck to you man!
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I have a Huawei e3372h-153 dongle and a Dasaita PX5 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM with original ROM, and as mentioned in this thread, at first I was able to see the signal bar and that was all, no connection, no network type, nothing. I tried different apps in an effort to make the dongle work, like Activity Launcher or Android Hidden Settings, in order to access inaccessible/hidden network settings, but with no luck.
Finally I got the modem working by updating it with the firmware "2. E3372hUpdate_22.200.03.00.1134_M_HC_ADB_TLN_02" as mentioned here.
I updated the modem with that file only, and not with the rest of the files, as it was mentioned in the video, because the video is referring to e3372h-607, and I have the e3372h-153 version.
To resume, I have the original Dasaita firmware, updated to the latest version (currently Blue UI HA_px5_8.0_ota(20190428)), with the latest MCU (V3.10), working with e3372h by just updating my original modem firmware. Dasaita original firmware updates and MCU updates can be found here . Use them only for Dasaita, compatible devices.
The Head Unit will see the modem as an usb network device, so you will not have info in the status bar related to signal strength or network type, but otherwise it will work flawlessly.
Unfortunately I don't know what was the previous firmware installed on the device, because I tried a bunch of them, but most probably I had "E3372h-153_Update_22.323.01.00.00_M_AT_05.10".
My Web UI version before the "working" update and also the current one is 17.100.18.03.143-Mod1.21 . By default it will be installed in Russian but it could be changed to English easily. Keep in mind that material design is quite buggy, so I would not suggest you to use it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...droid-3-0-proxy-gateway-android-auto-t3813163
I'd like to use [Android 4.1+]Proxy/GateWay for Android Auto to get wireless android auto on a VW Mk7 Golf MIB2 infotainment head unit. I don't yet know much about android sticks. I prefer to use an android device that has no battery since it will be plugged into the car 24/7. The AA gateway author had some success with MK809V and MK808B. I was wondering if there is anything newer/faster that would also be recognized by the car's head unit via the usb cable? Support for 5 ghz wifi would also be good.
djy said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...droid-3-0-proxy-gateway-android-auto-t3813163
I prefer to use an android device that has no battery since it will be plugged into the car 24/7. The AA gateway author had some success with MK809V and MK808B. I was wondering if there is anything newer/faster that would also be recognized by the car's head unit via the usb cable? Support for 5 ghz wifi would also be good.
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I'm interested in the same thing. To prevent stuff blocking android auto functionality I think it owuld be best if it is possible to install a custom rom on the stick so there is a plain clean android that is not restricted to media stuff or something or missing settings for wifi hotspot, usb, AA in the menu.
But this forum does not have the explicit custom rom section, so I didn't find what I am looking for.
Does anyone know about sticks that are easy to root, open bootloader and maybe from a known vendor?