I recently bought a viewsonic g tablet off of ebay. The tablet is pre loaded with vegan tab ginger edition. When I recieved the tablet I turned it on it loaded a few screens then came to the vegan tab screen. It shows up then goes black then comes up vegan tab again. It continues to do that and never boots up. Any suggestions on what to do? Should I return it or can it be fixed reletively easy?
Thanks,
Dan
Hold down volume + when you power it up, that will get you into recovery. Then use the volume +or- button to navigate to factory reset (or wipe data ) then press the home button. Once that finishes go to reboot (the option at the top of the list) and press home key.
Oh, if you can't get it to power off, holding the power button in for 30 seconds will hard shutdown the device.
I tried the reformat or wipe data and it is still doing the same thing any other suggestions. THis is very frustrating because this is the first day I have had the tablet and it will not work.
Thanks
Do you try to do factory reset from recovery mode?
Yes I tried factory reset from recovery mode but I looked around and found the fix and I had to repartition the sd card to 2048 and 0 and that worked perfect. Thanks for all the help.
dhoff024 said:
Yes I tried factory reset from recovery mode but I looked around and found the fix and I had to repartition the sd card to 2048 and 0 and that worked perfect. Thanks for all the help.
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Awesome, that is always the next step. Wish I could have gotten back to you earlier with a response but its good to see you got it figured out. Did you end up sticking with vegan Ginger or flashing something ddifferent?
Well this is the first time i have ever messed with software other than stock i had an archos 70 internet tablet and i liked it but they had an update that caused lots of issues so i sold it and bought the g tablet i like the tablet so far but there are a few things i dont like like the keyboard and i have been having an issue where the browser just shuts down and goes to the homescreen. Overall i am happy with the tablet but im not sure if ilike vegan tab if there is any you would reccomend and how to get them i would appreciate it. Also this came with vegan tab is stock any good what would you reccomend to use im new to this tablet so the help is appreciated.
If you like the feel of vegan Ginger I would recommended trying cyanogen mod 7. You can find the link stickyd at the top of the general forum. If you want super stability and speed I would recommended clemsyn+calculins combo in the development forum. It gives a closer to stock feel with all the tweeks and a built in add blocker that makes surfing the web a dream.
bonuses to right now to cm7:
you can mod one file and get it to run Netflix.
It doesn't randomly shut off the tab when its in extended sleep like other Rome.
Bonuses to Clem+calkulins combo:
Full video drivers for hardware and software support making watching downloaded movies better.
Super fast and responsive, there is not one bit of sluggish in it.
No matter what your using, I would recommended using the newest dolphin browser. It is amazing and has tweaks specifically for tablets.
Good luck
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Yes I tried factory reset from recovery mode but I looked around and found the fix and I had to repartition the sd card to 2048 and 0 and that worked perfect. Thanks for all the help.
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I just got the G Tab... and having the same issues. Could you provide some documentation on the "Fix" you did to resolve the boot issue?
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The last couple of days, I have not been able to download apps or updates from the Android Market to my Flyer. I can download from the Amazon app store, but not from the Android Market.
It says it's going to download, makes an attempt, and then nothing happens. No error message is displayed.
Any ideas how to fix this?
I had a similar problem also posted on XDA. It was suggested to me to do a factory reset/clear data which worked. Problem has not come back.
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Mine gets stuck trying to do the factory reset, and I have to force close. I tried to hold down the volume down button while powering up. Still nothing and it went to home screen. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Is this over WiFi or are u on 3g?
It's over WiFi.
Hmm I'm over WiFi as well n haven't had ne problems. Weird that amazon works n the reg one doesn't. Have any weird port fwding going on? Wouldn't hurt to reset the router just for fun to see if it made a difference ....
My probs are more with hard resetting the Flyer right now. But thanks for the input!
delthor7 said:
I tried to hold down the volume down button while powering up. Still nothing and it went to home screen.
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So, you didn't switch-off the fastboot option? Factory setting is on and with it you can't reboot the device and not enter the bootloader.
To switch it off, see here
I ended up checking youtube and saw how someone reset the Evo. I held down the volume down button, and then the power button together (took at least 10 seconds!) then released both when I saw the hboot screen come on. I was able to hard reset it from the menu there. I can now download/update from the Market again. Thanks so much for the input. Hope it helps anyone else having problems.
Glad to hear its working again mate... Cheers!
Does anyone else experience this with the new leaked 2.3.4 HKTW build? Or is it just my Atrix?
Yeah I exp. It as well but I notice my screen becomes in responsive and so do the touch keys. Only the power button and volume rocker work.
I've only experienced this while on a phone call though to be honest. Like when I'm on hold and I'm.checking Facebook or I'm looking something up on the web while on a call. But I definitely think it's a bug in hktw build 2.3.4 cause I beverage had a problem before with it.
I tried looking through the forums and haven't seen any other complaints untilled this one so maybe its just a few of us. Can any one else confirm this or is there a fix some where?
Sent from my unlocked//rooted ATRIX
mine works fine...
Happens to mine all the time. Fixes itself after turning the screen off.
d3athsd00r said:
Happens to mine all the time. Fixes itself after turning the screen off.
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when mine freezes even locking phone with the power button and waiting a few seconds to turn it back on doesn't help it still stays un-responsive at the lock screen. I'm actually noticing it happening more and more frequent. or I'm just multi tasking more and more frequent lol idk cant wait for a USA build as apposed to this HKTW build but hey i got to say its definitely pulling me through this month of waiting for it ;P
Mine happened a few times a few days ago...then once the day after, and not since. Been like 4 days now.
i've a cyanogen 7 in my wildfire, and start happens and i dont know why, i've this rom from 3 months and never heard such a thing, hope some one can help fix this.
I've have done a hard reset and nothing
Mine did that already in 2.2 , back then the fix was to lock and unlock the screen. That would always fix the issue, at least until next time. Now in 2.3.4, it still happens, but if I wait 15-20 seconds it usually fixes itself. Looks like Motorola applied some fixes but didn't fix the issue completely.
Bell ATRIX Gobstopper 2.3.4
well guys, i solve the problem for now....
solution:
1º make sure that you have a backup prior to the problem (original stock or other thing), if not you might have to install the room from set one.
2º retrieve you sd card, make a backup of some things that you dont want to lose (like pictures, ring tones, mp3 etc) and leave a folder with a backup that you have, next format sd card in fat32 and put the things that you save (note, dont do all the backup of sd card, like the folders with .com... and android folders etc)
3º go to clockworkmod recovery, by restarting to recovery, wipe all data, like the firs time you install the custom rom, now go to backup and restore and do restore to your backup.
4º Restart and voila, that works for me...i figure that was some app that might cause the problem,(thinking on ndrive 11) im going to test now, but it works.
cheers and post something that might help some one
Gingerbread Problem
I am the same problem everything was fine with Froyo once I updated to Gingerbread I had these issues. Also the droid and nexus folks are reporting those just google up gingerbread phone freeze. I have not found a fix yet. Thanks
I got the Carbon a few days ago and I was setting it up. I have 1 minor and 1 major problem.
1. File installation appears to be installing on the 500meg partition and leaving the 13gig alone. Archos says they are aware of issue and no answer as to when it will be resolved.
2. I have set up on my other Android devices the same pattern or PIN. I went to get in this morning and PIN will not open. I have tried several things but still no luck. I don't mind resetting to factory BUT none of the 'standard' factory reset keys on power up will not work. I have contacted Archos customer service but no response.
Suggestions?
Also, will anyone guess as to if Cyanogen might install? just looking for something to do if all else fails.....
I did find this out..
BOOT INTO RECOVERY MENU
1. Hold MENU button and power up from full off.
2. When Android with open chest and exclamation mark is the STOCK RECOVERY.
3. Press power then volume up to access the options of the stock recovery.
Still don't know an answer to the partition issue......Going to start from scratch!
I got word from Archos US via Facebook that the 500meg issues should be resolved late this week (Aug 9 or 10) or as late as next week. They think the plan is to take the 14gig total space and have 5gig for main partition and the rest for the other partition. If it happens I will update for those that might be interested.
How is overall experience with the carbon. Is it smooth in the functionality department, I know my g9 is somewhat choppy experience. Restarting helps. But its not a cure all. How is the carbon for that?
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Reaching to the XDA family to help me troubleshoot strange issues with my 10.1 WiFi Tab. Starting a couple of months back the tablet hold not come on once i was pressing the power button and I had to hard reboot to getting back on.
I assumed that it's the power management and I turned it off, but the problem persisted. The I could see that it started to hang at the Samsung animation screen with the sound blocking like a bad CD.
I've run a hard reset cleared cache but the problem still present. It's running stock 4.0.4, was never rooted or custom ROM on it since new.
I don't really know what to do next and I'm looking for pointers.
Thanks for any help.
yulasinio said:
Reaching to the XDA family to help me troubleshoot strange issues with my 10.1 WiFi Tab. Starting a couple of months back the tablet hold not come on once i was pressing the power button and I had to hard reboot to getting back on.
I assumed that it's the power management and I turned it off, but the problem persisted. The I could see that it started to hang at the Samsung animation screen with the sound blocking like a bad CD.
I've run a hard reset cleared cache but the problem still present. It's running stock 4.0.4, was never rooted or custom ROM on it since new.
I don't really know what to do next and I'm looking for pointers.
Thanks for any help.
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If u have cleared ur sdcard ( wiped it clean ) and are still having these issues...it could be power button related...
I would look and make sure the power button is not sticking...then after that. Make sure you don't have anything corrupted on you're sdcard.
If none of this works....I would root and flash a newer tw based ROM..
Let me know if u need help..
Thanks for your response Gil81. When I performed the factory reset or wiped the scard clean. The button it's not sticky and it function properly.
I'm thinking it might be battery related but not sure.
Any good rom's that you recommend?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
Hi everyone...
Some days ago, i was trying, OmniROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544790). I follow all the steps and even get the superSU app going. One night, y saw how my nightly got updated, and in the morning, start to reboot randomly. If I push the power botton sometimes, doesn´t appear the blockscreen but the screen with the reboot option and turn off appear...
I put my cellphone back to stock with root using SuperOneClick from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081. Then, I format my sd card and internal storage...The problem persist...
I would like that someone help me, I'm tryin everything and didn't solve it...
Based on your description, it sounds like a hardware issue -more specifically, a failing power button.
I have read that some users were able to fix the issue by disassembling the phone and spraying out the switch with contact cleaner, and I have read that others had the power switch replaced altogether.
Hopefully others will chime-in with their thoughts.
Leo Dorado said:
Hi everyone...
Some days ago, i was trying, OmniROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544790). I follow all the steps and even get the superSU app going. One night, y saw how my nightly got updated, and in the morning, start to reboot randomly. If I push the power botton sometimes, doesn´t appear the blockscreen but the screen with the reboot option and turn off appear...
I put my cellphone back to stock with root using SuperOneClick from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081. Then, I format my sd card and internal storage...The problem persist...
I would like that someone help me, I'm tryin everything and didn't solve it...
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cyril279 said:
Based on your description, it sounds like a hardware issue -more specifically, a failing power button.
I have read that some users were able to fix the issue by disassembling the phone and spraying out the switch with contact cleaner, and I have read that others had the power switch replaced altogether.
Hopefully others will chime-in with their thoughts.
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Well, i will try that. It's a shame that such a good cellphone have that problem... I really love it... Thanks for your answer.
Leo Dorado said:
Well, i will try that. It's a shame that such a good cellphone have that problem... I really love it... Thanks for your answer.
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I had to replace my power button. this is a known issue with the s2.
I recommend this guy's services: http://stores.ebay.com/t989-refurb -- he can do the i777 even though it's not listed. He's a very nice guy and will do a fine job.
here's his video demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0xMMn1DRWs