Onn Surf 7 (1st Gen)
Model No. 100005206
7" WiFi Android Tablet
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Unbricking & Factory
Firmware Restoration Guide
OVERVIEW:
The 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 is a 7" budget Android tablet manufactured by the Walmart owned electronics brand Onn (styled onn.). It ships with the MediaTek MT8167B chipset, which integrates an energy efficient quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU clocking at 1.3 GHz max, the Imagination PowerVR Rogue GE8300 GPU, paired with 1 GB RAM. The CPU cores are built on the 28 nm process standard. The tablet ships with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), compiled using the armv7l (32-bit) architecture. The 7" IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 @ 160 dpi (mdpi), and a 17:10 aspect ratio. This device has 16 GB internal storage (12.2 GB useable). The /userdata partition employs the f2fs file system standard, which allows for faster transfer speeds than the traditional ext4 standard. There is also a micro SD card slot for up to 1 TB additional external storage space. The Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery provides around four (4) hours of power at heavy usage, and up to seven (7) hours of juice with light to moderate usage. The main camera shoots images up to 5 MP, while the front selfie cam shoots at 2 MP.
This guide outlines detailed instructions on restoring and/or upgrading the 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 (Model No. 100005206) tablet's stock firmware. This procedure can be used to fix a tablet which is bricked, stuck in a boot loop or is otherwise unable to boot into the Android OS. This guide can likewise be used by device owners who are experiencing issues attributed to firmware corruption, those who simply wish to revert to a full stock and unmodified Android OS, or those who wish to upgrade from an older firmware build. This process will remove any system level mods, root binaries, custom kernels, recoveries, etc., reverting the Android OS and corresponding firmware to an unmodified stock state.
FIRMWARE INFO:
• OS/Version: Android 9 (Go Edition)
• Build No. PPR1.180610.011
• Build Date: September 19, 2020
• Security Patch Level: August 5, 2019
• Build Type: User
• Build Tag: release-keys
• Kernel version: Linux 4.4.146
• Custom Build: alps.mp.p0.mp6-V1.134
• API Level: 28
• Partition Scheme: GPT Legacy
PREREQUISITES:
A PC or laptop running on Windows 7/8.1/10/11;
The SP Flash Tool firmware flashing software (link provided below);
A factory firmware package for the Onn Surf 7 tablet (link provided below);
The vCom MediaTek USB drivers installed on your Windows computer (link provided below);
The factory supplied or a quality equivalent micro USB to USB-A data syncing cable.
MEDIATEK vCOM USB DRIVERS:
The most common obstacle many members encounter when using the SP Flash Tool is related to device recognition. The SP Flash Tool software flashes firmware directly to the NAND/eMMC whilst the mobile device is in BROM flash mode. In other words, the flash tool is interacting directly with the MediaTek chipset during the flashing process. The user merely needs to connect the powered off mobile device to the PC or laptop using an adequate USB data syncing cable. SP Flash Tool, in turn, will initiate BROM flash mode on the mobile device and commence with the firmware restoration process. In order for your device to be properly recognized in this regard, it is crucial that the MediaTek vCom USB drivers are properly installed and configured on your Windows computer. While I will not be outlining step-by-step instructions here on installing these drivers, I have provided a link in the downloads section below for a comprehensive guide on properly installing and configuring the vCom USB drivers on your Windows machine. Once you have completed this crucial task, you may proceed with this guide. Be sure and thank the OP of that guide, @skeleton1911, if you use his work.
DISCLAIMER
This guide involves flashing the eMMC internal storage device of your tablet with a factory firmware package, thus fully restoring your tablet to its stock factory condition. The procedure outlined below is inherently risky to the overall integrity and operability of your tablet. Failure to follow the instructions properly can, for instance, render your device completely inoperable. By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your tablet. I have fully tested this procedure on my own device. Follow the instructions carefully, employ patience, and things should go smoothly. I am not responsible if you brick or otherwise damage your tablet. Moreover, it should be emphasized that this guide is for Model 100005206 (1st Gen) only. The factory firmware package for this model is not compatible with newer generation models of the Onn Surf 7 tablet.
INSTRUCTIONS
This section presumes that you have properly installed & configured the latest MediaTek vCom USB drivers on your Windows PC or laptop. Again, I have linked a guide for installing these drivers in the downloads section below. Your bootloader does not need to be in an unlocked state. However, this procedure may relock your bootloader if it is presently in an unlocked state.
WARNING: This procedure will erase all saved user data from your device. Before proceeding, make a backup of any files, media or data that you wish to preserve.
Download the Onn Surf 7 factory firmware package from the link below and extract the contents of the archive to a folder on your computer desktop, or to a folder in another convenient directory;
Download SP Flash Tool v5.1924 from the link below and extract the archive to your desktop, or to another easily accessible directory;
Ensure that your tablet is powered off and is not connected to your PC or laptop;. Likewise, ensure that there are no other mobile devices or USB storage devices connected to your computer;
Open the SP Flash Tool folder that you extracted in Step 2. Click on flash_tool.exe, then right click and choose to Run as Administrator;
Ensure that the pull-down menu, located near the mid-left region of the interface, is set to Download only. Next, click on the Choose folder icon, located to the right of the Scatter-loading file heading.
A file explorer will be launched. Navigate to the saved location of the firmware you extracted in the first step. In the firmware directory, select MT8167_Android_scatter.txt, and then click Open;
The SP Flash Tool will now load the factory firmware package. A violet-colored progress bar near the bottom of the interface will reflect the completion status.
Once the firmware has been loaded, connect the USB-A end of the data syncing cable to your PC or laptop. Click the Download box located near the upper-left region of the interface;
Now, connect the micro USB end of the data sync cable to your tablet. If the vCom drivers are properly installed and configured on your PC or laptop, SP Flash Tool will recognize your device and initiate firmware installation via BROM flash mode. A yellow progress bar located near the bottom of the interface will reflect the percentage of completion. Once completed, you will receive a notification that the procedure was successful.
Disconnect your tablet and use the power key to boot the device. Your Onn Surf 7 should be fully restored to it's stock factory state and running on the most recent firmware build available.
DOWNLOADS:
SP Flash Tool v5.1924
Factory Firmware for Onn Surf 7
vCOM Drivers Installation Guide
THANKS & MENTIONS:
I would like to take a moment to thank @skeleton1911 for his comprehensive tutorial on properly installing MediaTek vCom USB drivers on Windows 10 & 11. I would ask any members who use that tutorial to give the OP thanks.
Viva La Android said:
Onn Surf 7 (1st Gen)
Model No. 100005206
7" WiFi Android Tablet
View attachment 5799181
Stock Firmware Restoration
And Upgrading Guide
OVERVIEW:
The 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 is a 7" budget tablet manufactured by the Walmart owned electronics brand Onn (styled onn.). It ships with the MediaTek MT8167B chipset, which integrates an energy efficient quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU clocking at 1.3 GHz max, the Imagination PowerVR Rogue GE8300 GPU, paired with 1 GB RAM. The processor cores are built on the 28 nm process standard. The tablet ships with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), compiled using the armv7l (32-bit) architecture. The 7" IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 @ 160 dpi (mdpi), and a 17:10 aspect ratio. This device has 16 GB internal storage (12.2 GB useable). The /userdata partition employs the f2fs file system standard, which allows for faster transfer speeds than the traditional ext4 standard. There is also a micro SD card slot for up to 1 TB additional external storage space. The Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery provides around four (4) hours of power at heavy usage, and up to seven (7) hours of juice with light to moderate usage. The main camera shoots images up to 5 MP, while the front selfie cam shoots at 2 MP.
This guide outlines detailed instructions on restoring and/or upgrading the 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 (Model No. 100005206) tablet's stock firmware. This procedure can be used to fix a tablet which is bricked, stuck in a boot loop or is otherwise unable to boot into the Android OS. This guide can likewise be used by device owners who are experiencing issues attributed to firmware corruption, those who simply wish to revert to a full stock and unmodified Android OS, or those who wish to upgrade from an older firmware build. This process will remove any system level mods, root binaries, custom kernels, recoveries, etc., as well as lock the bootloader if it is in an unlocked state.
FIRMWARE INFO:
• OS/Version: Android 9 (Go Edition)
• Build No. PPR1.180610.011
• Build Date: September 19, 2020
• Security Patch Level: August 5, 2019
• Build Type: User
• Build Tag: release-keys
• Kernel version: Linux 4.4.146
• Custom Build: alps.mp.p0.mp6-V1.134
• API Level: 28
• Partition Scheme: GPT Legacy
PREREQUISITES:
A PC or laptop running on Windows 7/8.1/10/11;
The SP Flash Tool firmware flashing software (link provided below);
A factory firmware package for the Onn Surf 7 tablet (link provided below);
The vCom MediaTek USB drivers installed on your Windows computer (link provided below);
The factory supplied or a quality equivalent micro USB to USB-A data syncing cable.
MEDIATEK vCOM USB DRIVERS:
The most common obstacle many members encounter when using the SP Flash Tool is related to device recognition. The SP Flash Tool software flashes firmware directly to the NAND/eMMC whilst the mobile device is in BROM flash mode. In other words, the flash tool is interacting directly with the MediaTek chipset during the flashing process. The user merely needs to connect the powered off mobile device to the PC or laptop using an adequate USB data syncing cable. SP Flash Tool, in turn, will initiate BROM flash mode on the mobile device and commence with the firmware restoration process. In order for your device to be properly recognized in this regard, it is crucial that the MediaTek vCom USB drivers are properly installed and configured on your Windows computer. While I will not be outlining step-by-step instructions here on installing these drivers, I have provided a link in the downloads section below for a comprehensive guide on properly installing and configuring the vCom USB drivers on your Windows machine. Once you have completed this crucial task, you may proceed with this guide. Be sure and thank the OP of that guide, @skeleton1911, if you use his work.
DISCLAIMER
This guide involves flashing the eMMC internal storage device of your tablet with a factory firmware package, thus fully restoring your tablet to its stock factory condition. The procedure outlined below is inherently risky to the overall integrity and operability of your tablet. Failure to follow the instructions properly can, for instance, render your device completely inoperable. By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your tablet. I have fully tested this procedure on my own device. Follow the instructions carefully, employ patience, and things should go smoothly. I am not responsible if you brick or otherwise damage your tablet. Moreover, it should be emphasized that this guide is for Model 100005206 (1st Gen) only. The factory firmware package for this model is not compatible with newer generation models of the Onn Surf 7 tablet. View attachment 5741703
INSTRUCTIONS
This section presumes that you have properly installed & configured the latest MediaTek vCom USB drivers on your Windows PC or laptop. Again, I have linked a guide for installing these drivers in the downloads section below. Your bootloader does not need to be in an unlocked state. However, this procedure will relock your bootloader if it is presently in an unlocked state.
WARNING: This procedure will erase all saved user data from your device. Before proceeding, make a backup of any files, media or data that you wish to preserve.
Download the Onn Surf 7 factory firmware package from the link below and extract the contents of the archive to a folder on your computer desktop, or to a folder in another convenient directory;
Download SP Flash Tool v5.1924 from the link below and extract the archive to your desktop, or to another easily accessible directory;
Ensure that your tablet is powered off and is not connected to your PC or laptop;. Likewise, ensure that there are no other mobile devices or USB storage devices connected to your computer;
Open the SP Flash Tool folder that you extracted in Step 2. Click on flash_tool.exe, then right click and choose to Run as Administrator;
Ensure that the pull-down menu, located near the mid-left region of the interface, is set to Download only. Next, click on the Choose folder icon, located to the right of the Scatter-loading file heading.
A file explorer will be launched. Navigate to the saved location of the firmware you extracted in the first step. In the firmware directory, select MT8167_Android_scatter.txt, and then click Open;
The SP Flash Tool will now load the factory firmware package. A violet-colored progress bar near the bottom of the interface will reflect the completion status.
Once the firmware has been loaded, connect the USB-A end of the data syncing cable to your PC or laptop. Click the Download box located near the upper-left region of the interface;
Now, connect the micro USB end of the data sync cable to your tablet. If the vCom drivers are properly installed and configured on your PC or laptop, SP Flash Tool will recognize your device and initiate firmware installation via BROM flash mode. A yellow progress bar located near the bottom of the interface will reflect the percentage of completion. Once completed, you will receive a notification that the procedure was successful.
Disconnect your tablet and use the power key to boot the device. Your Onn Surf 7 should be fully restored to it's stock factory state and running on the most recent firmware build available.
DOWNLOADS:
SP Flash Tool v5.1924
Factory Firmware for Onn Surf 7
vCOM Drivers Installation Guide
THANKS & MENTIONS:
I would like to take a moment to thank @skeleton1911 for his comprehensive tutorial on properly installing MediaTek vCom USB drivers on Windows 10 & 11. I would ask any members who use that tutorial to give the OP thanks.
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Is this a personal pulled from tablet firmware ? Or did you locate a factory firmware pkg ?
tek3195 said:
Is this a personal pulled from tablet firmware ? Or did you locate a factory firmware pkg ?
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This is Onn factory firmware. Fully stock.
Viva La Android said:
This is Onn factory firmware. Fully stock.
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Ok, where did you get it ?
tek3195 said:
Ok, where did you get it ?
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It's from Onn's software support server. This isn't a dump or a homemade package. The firmware is directly from Onn. Where I got it has no relevance to the firmware's origin. Even if I'd got the file at a firmware repo, this would not change anything.
For future reference, if a thread is titled with the term factory firmware, the package originated from the manufacturer. Otherwise, the firmware will be referenced as a partition dump, firmware pull, partition images, or another similar name. The fact that it's called factory firmware infers where the package came from.
Viva La Android said:
Your thread may be titled correctly but not everyone does that. We have looked for Onn firmware for a few years now so I was wondering if you had found a site to download from. If you have it would be nice to share it. If you are getting from OTA then not factory firmware. You could be a little more forthcoming about source, and a little less with the attitude.
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Attitude is a good thing. It encourages people to read plain print, comprehend basic grammatical structure, etc As far as source, I share all of my sources. Check any of my dozens of device threads. I always specify the origin, build type, etc. As far as how I obtain factory images, that isn't the least bit relevant to the threads and, quite frankly -- and perhaps a bit attitude coated --it's not any of your business. Indeed, OTA packages and factory firmware images are not the same. You are correct, good sir. Sort of makes my point. That's why one is called OTA while the other is called factory firmware.
By the way, Onn factory firmware is all over the internet in various repos and sources. It isn't elusive by any means.
But yes, if it's called "FACTORY FIRMWARE," guess where it came from? Most members are fairly proficient with literacy and comprehension, so I'm sorry I didn't feel the need to spell that out for the other .48% of the collective member populace. Similarly, whenever I sell baseball cards on eBay, I don't emphasize that the players depicted on those cards actually play baseball. Common sense and the like. Something about the "BASEBALL CARDS" heading perhaps?
Here are a few strikingly similar analogues to emphasize the true wonder of names, headings and titles.
•From where does the Alaskan Husky originate?
•Which galactic star causes a sunburn?
•What makes ice water cold?
•For what weather conditions was a raincoat designed?
•For which food item was pancake syrup originally created?
•When was the War of 1812?
Viva La Android said:
Attitude is a good thing. It encourages people to read plain print, comprehend basic grammatical structure, etc As far as source, I share all of my sources. Check any of my dozens of device threads. I always specify the origin, build type, etc. As far as how I obtain factory images, that isn't the least bit relevant to the threads and, quite frankly -- and perhaps a bit attitude coated --it's not any of your business. Indeed, OTA packages and factory firmware images are not the same. You are correct, good sir. Sort of makes my point. That's why one is called OTA while the other is called factory firmware.
By the way, Onn factory firmware is all over the internet in various repos and sources. It isn't elusive by any means.
But yes, if it's called "FACTORY FIRMWARE," guess where it came from? Most members are fairly proficient with literacy and comprehension, so I'm sorry I didn't feel the need to spell that out for the other .48% of the collective member populace. Similarly, whenever I sell baseball cards on eBay, I don't emphasize that the players depicted on those cards actually play baseball. Common sense and the like. Something about the "BASEBALL CARDS" heading perhaps?
Here are a few strikingly similar analogues to emphasize the true wonder of names, headings and titles.
•From where does the Alaskan Husky originate?
•Which galactic star causes a sunburn?
•What makes ice water cold?
•For what weather conditions was a raincoat designed?
•For which food item was pancake syrup originally created?
•When was the War of 1812?
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I don't know what your problem is other than trying to be a smart a s s lacking any people skills. Why you can't provide a link is beyond me. I have installed board software and factory firmware on many devices and I have not seen factory firmware with so few files before. Provide link to official Onn firmware and stop being an a s s .
tek3195 said:
I don't know what your problem is other than trying to be a smart a s s lacking any people skills. Why you can't provide a link is beyond me. I have installed board software and factory firmware on many devices and I have not seen factory firmware with so few files before. Provide link to official Onn firmware and stop being an a s s .
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Or, my personal favorite:
What mobile operating system platform has its basis on the Android Open Source Project? Has to be iOS; what do you think? Oh come on, I'm picking on you. Don't take it to heart.
So few files? Allwinner firmware, for instance, is released as a single image -- one .img file. With MediaTek based devices, there is no set amount of individual partition images required to constitute a complete firmware package. This is entirely up to the device manufacturer. Some device makers include all key partitions as well as all sensitive partitions -- essentially, a full partition index for the device. Manufacturers like Hyundai and Motorola are known for releasing robust firmware packages that include the full partition index of images. Other device makers like RCA -- and Onn -- release only the bare minimum of images needed to restore the device to its stock factory state. For this Surf 7 model, Onn has released images for /preloader, /lk1, /lk2, /trustzone1, /trustzone2, /dtbo, /recovery, /boot, /system, /vendor, /userdata, /logo, and /cache. Those images not included in the package are classified either as INVISIBLE or REGIONALBIN; as such, these are simply not needed for restoration purposes and, thus, this is undoubtedly why they were not included in the factory package.
Keep in mind that many images included in typical factory firmware archives are.simply not necessary for firmware restoration; indeed some files are used more for development purposes.
My advice to you, if you don't trust the integrity or legitimacy of a firmware package -- including this one -- don't use it. Get a firmware package elsewhere. I don't post links to channels. Do your own legwork and procure your own contacts with support departments at various manufacturers.
Viva La Android said:
Or, my personal favorite:
What mobile operating system platform has its basis on the Android Open Source Project? Has to be iOS; what do you think? Oh come on, I'm picking on you. Don't take it to heart.
So few files? Allwinner firmware, for instance, is released as a single image -- one .img file. With MediaTek based devices, there is no set amount of individual partition images required to constitute a complete firmware package. This is entirely up to the device manufacturer. Some device makers include all key partitions as well as all sensitive partitions -- essentially, a full partition index for the device. Manufacturers like Hyundai and Motorola are known for releasing robust firmware packages that include the full partition index of images. Other device makers like RCA -- and Onn -- release only the bare minimum of images needed to restore the device to its stock factory state. For this Surf 7 model, Onn has released images for /preloader, /lk1, /lk2, /trustzone1, /trustzone2, /dtbo, /recovery, /boot, /system, /vendor, /userdata, /logo, and /cache. Those images not included in the package are classified either as INVISIBLE or REGIONALBIN; as such, these are simply not needed for restoration purposes and, thus, this is undoubtedly why they were not included in the factory package.
Keep in mind that many images included in typical factory firmware archives are.simply not necessary for firmware restoration; indeed some files are used more for development purposes.
My advice to you, if you don't trust the integrity or legitimacy of a firmware package -- including this one -- don't use it. Get a firmware package elsewhere. I don't post links to channels. Do your own legwork and procure your own contacts with support departments at various manufacturers.
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You are right, I guess in my mind I was seeing board software from Huawei. I wasn't thinking about Amazon .bin file or Huawei update.app either. As for legwork it's been a while since I looked hard for Onn firmware. When I first posted how to root the 8" model I was sending email to the company that manufactured the tablet for Onn and searching board serial numbers looking for it. Wow, that's been about 3 years ago now, time flies and things change. That is why I was curious as to where it came from with hopes of finding 8" and 10" firmware. I only had the 7" long enough to root it, post how-to and return it. The other thing I quit searching for was info on MTK's ultraflash, back then it was non-existent. I appreciate the decent reply, thank you.
tek3195 said:
You are right, I guess in my mind I was seeing board software from Huawei. I wasn't thinking about Amazon .bin file or Huawei update.app either. As for legwork it's been a while since I looked hard for Onn firmware. When I first posted how to root the 8" model I was sending email to the company that manufactured the tablet for Onn and searching board serial numbers looking for it. Wow, that's been about 3 years ago now, time flies and things change. That is why I was curious as to where it came from with hopes of finding 8" and 10" firmware. I only had the 7" long enough to root it, post how-to and return it. The other thing I quit searching for was info on MTK's ultraflash, back then it was non-existent. I appreciate the decent reply, thank you.
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No problem friend. Perhaps I came across as being abrasive on my replies to your inquiry. I'm sorry if that's the case. Questions like yours are welcome and the ensuing discussion can be informative to other members.
I will give you a good tip on procuring factory firmware: send a professionally worded email to the support department of the device manufacturer. Let them know you need the firmware as a means to restore your own device, as well as for potential custom development projects here at XDA. Most manufacturers know that XDA is the largest custom Android dev community on the planet. As such, they realize that XDA is a great platform for giving exposure to particular devices, which increases overall sales. Anyway, word your email to infer this scenario. Once you get a firmware package for a particular device, make efforts to thank and give credit to the support representative who helped you. Email the representative's supervisor to give positive feedback on the person. Oftentimes, that individual will then freely assist you with future firmware requests, requests for kernel source code, etc. You will progressively gain some valuable contacts among various manufacturers for obtaining factory images.
Viva La Android said:
Onn's software support server
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Viva La Android said:
Onn Surf 7 (1st Gen)
Model No. 100005206
7" WiFi Android Tablet
View attachment 5803029
Stock Firmware Restoration
And Upgrading Guide
OVERVIEW:
The 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 is a 7" budget tablet manufactured by the Walmart owned electronics brand Onn (styled onn.). It ships with the MediaTek MT8167B chipset, which integrates an energy efficient quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU clocking at 1.3 GHz max, the Imagination PowerVR Rogue GE8300 GPU, paired with 1 GB RAM. The CPU cores are built on the 28 nm process standard. The tablet ships with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), compiled using the armv7l (32-bit) architecture. The 7" IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 @ 160 dpi (mdpi), and a 17:10 aspect ratio. This device has 16 GB internal storage (12.2 GB useable). The /userdata partition employs the f2fs file system standard, which allows for faster transfer speeds than the traditional ext4 standard. There is also a micro SD card slot for up to 1 TB additional external storage space. The Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery provides around four (4) hours of power at heavy usage, and up to seven (7) hours of juice with light to moderate usage. The main camera shoots images up to 5 MP, while the front selfie cam shoots at 2 MP.
This guide outlines detailed instructions on restoring and/or upgrading the 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 (Model No. 100005206) tablet's stock firmware. This procedure can be used to fix a tablet which is bricked, stuck in a boot loop or is otherwise unable to boot into the Android OS. This guide can likewise be used by device owners who are experiencing issues attributed to firmware corruption, those who simply wish to revert to a full stock and unmodified Android OS, or those who wish to upgrade from an older firmware build. This process will remove any system level mods, root binaries, custom kernels, recoveries, etc., as well as lock the bootloader if it is in an unlocked state.
FIRMWARE INFO:
• OS/Version: Android 9 (Go Edition)
• Build No. PPR1.180610.011
• Build Date: September 19, 2020
• Security Patch Level: August 5, 2019
• Build Type: User
• Build Tag: release-keys
• Kernel version: Linux 4.4.146
• Custom Build: alps.mp.p0.mp6-V1.134
• API Level: 28
• Partition Scheme: GPT Legacy
PREREQUISITES:
A PC or laptop running on Windows 7/8.1/10/11;
The SP Flash Tool firmware flashing software (link provided below);
A factory firmware package for the Onn Surf 7 tablet (link provided below);
The vCom MediaTek USB drivers installed on your Windows computer (link provided below);
The factory supplied or a quality equivalent micro USB to USB-A data syncing cable.
MEDIATEK vCOM USB DRIVERS:
The most common obstacle many members encounter when using the SP Flash Tool is related to device recognition. The SP Flash Tool software flashes firmware directly to the NAND/eMMC whilst the mobile device is in BROM flash mode. In other words, the flash tool is interacting directly with the MediaTek chipset during the flashing process. The user merely needs to connect the powered off mobile device to the PC or laptop using an adequate USB data syncing cable. SP Flash Tool, in turn, will initiate BROM flash mode on the mobile device and commence with the firmware restoration process. In order for your device to be properly recognized in this regard, it is crucial that the MediaTek vCom USB drivers are properly installed and configured on your Windows computer. While I will not be outlining step-by-step instructions here on installing these drivers, I have provided a link in the downloads section below for a comprehensive guide on properly installing and configuring the vCom USB drivers on your Windows machine. Once you have completed this crucial task, you may proceed with this guide. Be sure and thank the OP of that guide, @skeleton1911, if you use his work.
DISCLAIMER
This guide involves flashing the eMMC internal storage device of your tablet with a factory firmware package, thus fully restoring your tablet to its stock factory condition. The procedure outlined below is inherently risky to the overall integrity and operability of your tablet. Failure to follow the instructions properly can, for instance, render your device completely inoperable. By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your tablet. I have fully tested this procedure on my own device. Follow the instructions carefully, employ patience, and things should go smoothly. I am not responsible if you brick or otherwise damage your tablet. Moreover, it should be emphasized that this guide is for Model 100005206 (1st Gen) only. The factory firmware package for this model is not compatible with newer generation models of the Onn Surf 7 tablet. View attachment 5741703
INSTRUCTIONS
This section presumes that you have properly installed & configured the latest MediaTek vCom USB drivers on your Windows PC or laptop. Again, I have linked a guide for installing these drivers in the downloads section below. Your bootloader does not need to be in an unlocked state. However, this procedure will relock your bootloader if it is presently in an unlocked state.
WARNING: This procedure will erase all saved user data from your device. Before proceeding, make a backup of any files, media or data that you wish to preserve.
Download the Onn Surf 7 factory firmware package from the link below and extract the contents of the archive to a folder on your computer desktop, or to a folder in another convenient directory;
Download SP Flash Tool v5.1924 from the link below and extract the archive to your desktop, or to another easily accessible directory;
Ensure that your tablet is powered off and is not connected to your PC or laptop;. Likewise, ensure that there are no other mobile devices or USB storage devices connected to your computer;
Open the SP Flash Tool folder that you extracted in Step 2. Click on flash_tool.exe, then right click and choose to Run as Administrator;
Ensure that the pull-down menu, located near the mid-left region of the interface, is set to Download only. Next, click on the Choose folder icon, located to the right of the Scatter-loading file heading.
A file explorer will be launched. Navigate to the saved location of the firmware you extracted in the first step. In the firmware directory, select MT8167_Android_scatter.txt, and then click Open;
The SP Flash Tool will now load the factory firmware package. A violet-colored progress bar near the bottom of the interface will reflect the completion status.
Once the firmware has been loaded, connect the USB-A end of the data syncing cable to your PC or laptop. Click the Download box located near the upper-left region of the interface;
Now, connect the micro USB end of the data sync cable to your tablet. If the vCom drivers are properly installed and configured on your PC or laptop, SP Flash Tool will recognize your device and initiate firmware installation via BROM flash mode. A yellow progress bar located near the bottom of the interface will reflect the percentage of completion. Once completed, you will receive a notification that the procedure was successful.
Disconnect your tablet and use the power key to boot the device. Your Onn Surf 7 should be fully restored to it's stock factory state and running on the most recent firmware build available.
DOWNLOADS:
SP Flash Tool v5.1924
Factory Firmware for Onn Surf 7
vCOM Drivers Installation Guide
THANKS & MENTIONS:
I would like to take a moment to thank @skeleton1911 for his comprehensive tutorial on properly installing MediaTek vCom USB drivers on Windows 10 & 11. I would ask any members who use that tutorial to give the OP thanks.
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What mediatek does the ONN 7 Gen 3 ships with
Jfuchs2007 said:
What mediatek does the ONN 7 Gen 3 ships with
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The Gen 3 appears to have the MediaTek Helio A22 (mt6761v), accordubg to FCC cert records. But don't quote me on that. The exact specs for the Gen 3 are a bit obscure for some reason.
Viva La Android said:
Onn Surf 7 (1st Gen)
Model No. 100005206
7" WiFi Android Tablet
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Unbricking & Factory
Firmware Restoration Guide
OVERVIEW:
The 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 is a 7" budget Android tablet manufactured by the Walmart owned electronics brand Onn (styled onn.). It ships with the MediaTek MT8167B chipset, which integrates an energy efficient quad-core Cortex-A35 CPU clocking at 1.3 GHz max, the Imagination PowerVR Rogue GE8300 GPU, paired with 1 GB RAM. The CPU cores are built on the 28 nm process standard. The tablet ships with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), compiled using the armv7l (32-bit) architecture. The 7" IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 @ 160 dpi (mdpi), and a 17:10 aspect ratio. This device has 16 GB internal storage (12.2 GB useable). The /userdata partition employs the f2fs file system standard, which allows for faster transfer speeds than the traditional ext4 standard. There is also a micro SD card slot for up to 1 TB additional external storage space. The Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery provides around four (4) hours of power at heavy usage, and up to seven (7) hours of juice with light to moderate usage. The main camera shoots images up to 5 MP, while the front selfie cam shoots at 2 MP.
This guide outlines detailed instructions on restoring and/or upgrading the 1st Gen Onn Surf 7 (Model No. 100005206) tablet's stock firmware. This procedure can be used to fix a tablet which is bricked, stuck in a boot loop or is otherwise unable to boot into the Android OS. This guide can likewise be used by device owners who are experiencing issues attributed to firmware corruption, those who simply wish to revert to a full stock and unmodified Android OS, or those who wish to upgrade from an older firmware build. This process will remove any system level mods, root binaries, custom kernels, recoveries, etc., reverting the Android OS and corresponding firmware to an unmodified stock state.
FIRMWARE INFO:
• OS/Version: Android 9 (Go Edition)
• Build No. PPR1.180610.011
• Build Date: September 19, 2020
• Security Patch Level: August 5, 2019
• Build Type: User
• Build Tag: release-keys
• Kernel version: Linux 4.4.146
• Custom Build: alps.mp.p0.mp6-V1.134
• API Level: 28
• Partition Scheme: GPT Legacy
PREREQUISITES:
A PC or laptop running on Windows 7/8.1/10/11;
The SP Flash Tool firmware flashing software (link provided below);
A factory firmware package for the Onn Surf 7 tablet (link provided below);
The vCom MediaTek USB drivers installed on your Windows computer (link provided below);
The factory supplied or a quality equivalent micro USB to USB-A data syncing cable.
MEDIATEK vCOM USB DRIVERS:
The most common obstacle many members encounter when using the SP Flash Tool is related to device recognition. The SP Flash Tool software flashes firmware directly to the NAND/eMMC whilst the mobile device is in BROM flash mode. In other words, the flash tool is interacting directly with the MediaTek chipset during the flashing process. The user merely needs to connect the powered off mobile device to the PC or laptop using an adequate USB data syncing cable. SP Flash Tool, in turn, will initiate BROM flash mode on the mobile device and commence with the firmware restoration process. In order for your device to be properly recognized in this regard, it is crucial that the MediaTek vCom USB drivers are properly installed and configured on your Windows computer. While I will not be outlining step-by-step instructions here on installing these drivers, I have provided a link in the downloads section below for a comprehensive guide on properly installing and configuring the vCom USB drivers on your Windows machine. Once you have completed this crucial task, you may proceed with this guide. Be sure and thank the OP of that guide, @skeleton1911, if you use his work.
DISCLAIMER
This guide involves flashing the eMMC internal storage device of your tablet with a factory firmware package, thus fully restoring your tablet to its stock factory condition. The procedure outlined below is inherently risky to the overall integrity and operability of your tablet. Failure to follow the instructions properly can, for instance, render your device completely inoperable. By proceeding further, you are assuming sole responsibility for the integrity and operability of your tablet. I have fully tested this procedure on my own device. Follow the instructions carefully, employ patience, and things should go smoothly. I am not responsible if you brick or otherwise damage your tablet. Moreover, it should be emphasized that this guide is for Model 100005206 (1st Gen) only. The factory firmware package for this model is not compatible with newer generation models of the Onn Surf 7 tablet. View attachment 5907731
INSTRUCTIONS
This section presumes that you have properly installed & configured the latest MediaTek vCom USB drivers on your Windows PC or laptop. Again, I have linked a guide for installing these drivers in the downloads section below. Your bootloader does not need to be in an unlocked state. However, this procedure may relock your bootloader if it is presently in an unlocked state.
WARNING: This procedure will erase all saved user data from your device. Before proceeding, make a backup of any files, media or data that you wish to preserve.
Download the Onn Surf 7 factory firmware package from the link below and extract the contents of the archive to a folder on your computer desktop, or to a folder in another convenient directory;
Download SP Flash Tool v5.1924 from the link below and extract the archive to your desktop, or to another easily accessible directory;
Ensure that your tablet is powered off and is not connected to your PC or laptop;. Likewise, ensure that there are no other mobile devices or USB storage devices connected to your computer;
Open the SP Flash Tool folder that you extracted in Step 2. Click on flash_tool.exe, then right click and choose to Run as Administrator;
Ensure that the pull-down menu, located near the mid-left region of the interface, is set to Download only. Next, click on the Choose folder icon, located to the right of the Scatter-loading file heading.
A file explorer will be launched. Navigate to the saved location of the firmware you extracted in the first step. In the firmware directory, select MT8167_Android_scatter.txt, and then click Open;
The SP Flash Tool will now load the factory firmware package. A violet-colored progress bar near the bottom of the interface will reflect the completion status.
Once the firmware has been loaded, connect the USB-A end of the data syncing cable to your PC or laptop. Click the Download box located near the upper-left region of the interface;
Now, connect the micro USB end of the data sync cable to your tablet. If the vCom drivers are properly installed and configured on your PC or laptop, SP Flash Tool will recognize your device and initiate firmware installation via BROM flash mode. A yellow progress bar located near the bottom of the interface will reflect the percentage of completion. Once completed, you will receive a notification that the procedure was successful.
Disconnect your tablet and use the power key to boot the device. Your Onn Surf 7 should be fully restored to it's stock factory state and running on the most recent firmware build available.
DOWNLOADS:
SP Flash Tool v5.1924
Factory Firmware for Onn Surf 7
vCOM Drivers Installation Guide
THANKS & MENTIONS:
I would like to take a moment to thank @skeleton1911 for his comprehensive tutorial on properly installing MediaTek vCom USB drivers on Windows 10 & 11. I would ask any members who use that tutorial to give the OP thanks.
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Hello. I'm not a pro, but I decided to make a tablet firmware (due to the fact that there is not enough memory), I seem to do everything as described here .. but nothing comes out. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Kavsokalivit45 said:
Hello. I'm not a pro, but I decided to make a tablet firmware (due to the fact that there is not enough memory), I seem to do everything as described here .. but nothing comes out. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
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I'll research the exact nature of the error you're getting. When you say you made a tablet firmware, what images did you create? I am assuming system.img, & boot.img. is this correct?
You can install firmware images using fastboot mode as well, alleviating any need for SP Flash Tool.
Viva La Android said:
Я изучу точную природу ошибки, которую вы получаете. Когда вы говорите, что делали прошивку для планшета, какие образы вы создавали? Я предполагаю, что system.img и boot.img. это верно?
Вы также можете установить образ прошивки, используя режим быстрой загрузки, что избавит вас от необходимости использовать SP Flash Tool.
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Привет! Я использовал прошивку здесь, заводскую. Перед этим установил все необходимые программы и драйвера. Возможно, причина проблемы в том, что я удалил не ту программу, которая написана в описании установки Драйверов. Там написано, что после установки драйверов нужно удалить ''MTK USB Port''. Но к сожалению не могу понять какой удалить. Высылаю скрин, посмотрите пожалуйста, не подскажете какой удалить? Признаюсь, я не очень разбираюсь в этом деле, я даже не "любитель".. Думал, что смогу сделать все по описанию. А прошить решил потому, что памяти под видео, музыку нет вообще, хотя написано, что минимум 12 гигов из 16 должно быть свободно, а у меня только около 1 гига.
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Я изучу точную природу ошибки, которую вы получаете. Когда вы говорите, что делали прошивку для планшета, какие образы вы создавали? Я предполагаю, что system.img и boot.img. это верно?
Вы также можете установить образ прошивки, используя режим быстрой загрузки, что избавит вас от необходимости использовать SP Flash Tool.
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Извините, не подскажете, как прошить в режиме Fastboot?
Kavsokalivit45 said:
Извините, не подскажете, как прошить в режиме Fastboot?
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Please post using English. Your previous two posts were composed -- I'm presuming in your native language. I will try to use a translation tool and decipher your posts. The mods here on XDA wil delete any posts or replies which are not in English.
@Kavsokalivit45, I translated your question. Okay, fastboot mode can be used to flash a firmware image file (.img, .fex, .bin, .mbn, etc.) to a specific partition on your mobile device (/boot, recovery, /vendor, /system, /secro, etc.). The following fastboot command reflects that the boot partition is being flashed by a boot.img file.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Note that all flashing commands will begin with the word fastboot, followed by the word flash. The next value is represented by the mounting name of the partition to be flashed...in the above example the partition is boot. Lastly, the image filename to be flashed to the partition...in my example, boot.img.
So, if you wanted to flash the /system partition of the Surf 7 tablet, the location of the Android OS itself, you wouid execute:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
(This command presumes that the system image has a filename of system.img.)
Fastboot commands can also be used to wipe or format partitions, resize dynamic partitions, set flag values to certain props, unlock & relock your bootloader, along with dozens of other tasks.
While I don't have time to get in depth on this topic, below is a link to a detailed outline on over 2 dozen different fastboot commands and how to use them . https://technastic.com/fastboot-commands-list/
Viva La Android said:
@Kavsokalivit45, I translated your question. Okay, fastboot mode can be used to flash a firmware image file (.img, .fex, .bin, .mbn, etc.) to a specific partition on your mobile device (/boot, recovery, /vendor, /system, /secro, etc.). The following fastboot command reflects that the boot partition is being flashed by a boot.img file.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Note that all flashing commands will begin with the word fastboot, followed by the word flash. The next value is represented by the mounting name of the partition to be flashed...in the above example the partition is boot. Lastly, the image filename to be flashed to the partition...in my example, boot.img.
So, if you wanted to flash the /system partition of the Surf 7 tablet, the location of the Android OS itself, you wouid execute:
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
(This command presumes that the system image has a filename of system.img.)
Fastboot commands can also be used to wipe or format partitions, resize dynamic partitions, set flag values to certain props, unlock & relock your bootloader, along with dozens of other tasks.
While I don't have time to get in depth on this topic, below is a link to a detailed outline on over 2 dozen different fastboot commands and how to use them . https://technastic.com/fastboot-commands-list/
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Hello. thanks for the explanation! very grateful to you!