Maybe I just can't find it , but does anybody know where to find good instructions on how to get boot loader 1.2 on the gtablet. I would like to try some of these new honeycomb roms. Also instructions on how to go back just in case . Thanks
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
[GUIDE] Fool proof install for stock 4349 (1.1 to 1.2 upgrade path)
Hope this helps.
djab67
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[GUIDE] Fool proof install for stock 4349 (1.1 to 1.2 upgrade path)
Hope this helps.
djab67
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Hey thanks I was looking for a step by step install guide. I wonder if there is another for the reverse going from 1.2 to 1.2 boot loader.
bigtex06 said:
Hey thanks I was looking for a step by step install guide. I wonder if there is another for the reverse going from 1.2 to 1.2 boot loader.
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Not sure which you are looking to switch to since you sais 1.2 to 1.2, BUT, to switch from branch to branch you do code yellow here:
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
Just pick the NVFlash version for the branch you want to switch to. It's that simple.
Al
Thanks I meant to say boot loader 1.2 back to 1.1 boot loader. Just in case the 1.2 roms do not work as well. Thanks
bigtex06 said:
Thanks I meant to say boot loader 1.2 back to 1.1 boot loader. Just in case the 1.2 roms do not work as well. Thanks
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I'd have to peruse the Dummies site to see if there's instructions, but my from my own experience, the SAFEST way is to go to a 1.2 stock ROM first (like 1.2-4349), and then from there downlevel to 1.1-3588 stock, using standard recovery (no cwm!). It's a few steps, but it's the lowest risk of soft-brickage, imo.
gojimi also has instructions on down-leveling, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036956
roebeet said:
I'd have to peruse the Dummies site to see if there's instructions, but my from my own experience, the SAFEST way is to go to a 1.2 stock ROM first (like 1.2-4349), and then from there downlevel to 1.1-3588 stock, using standard recovery (no cwm!). It's a few steps, but it's the lowest risk of soft-brickage, imo.
gojimi also has instructions on down-leveling, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036956
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The Dummies site does not have you go back to your current stock rom then down/up level (depending if you are going up/down). BUT, better safe than sorry. Thanks.
I am still fuzzy on which bootloader I currently have. I have read all the bootloader posts and all of them say:
2 Branches of Development
There are currently 2 branches of development. Everything provided on this website are divided into either 1.1 or 1.2. Please use the correct version for your branch of development. If you are on stock and do not know which branch you are on, do the following to check.
Turn on your gtab.
Go into menu.
Go into Settings.
Go into About Tablet.
Go into Tap UI Version.
Firmware starts with 1.1 = you're on 1.1 branch. Firmware starts with 1.2 = you're on 1.2 branch.
But I upgraded my GTab almost a year ago to TNT Lite 4.4 and can not remember. When I go to the settings and about, I see this:
Model number GTablet-TnT-Lite
Android version 2.2
Tap UI version TNT Lite v4.4.0
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-00001-g6e47897-dirty
[email protected] #221
Build number FRF91
Is there another way to determine my bootloader? TIA
TNT Lite 4.4 is a bootloader 1.1 rom
JoTeC said:
I am still fuzzy on which bootloader I currently have. I have read all the bootloader posts and all of them say:
2 Branches of Development
There are currently 2 branches of development. Everything provided on this website are divided into either 1.1 or 1.2. Please use the correct version for your branch of development. If you are on stock and do not know which branch you are on, do the following to check.
Turn on your gtab.
Go into menu.
Go into Settings.
Go into About Tablet.
Go into Tap UI Version.
Firmware starts with 1.1 = you're on 1.1 branch. Firmware starts with 1.2 = you're on 1.2 branch.
But I upgraded my GTab almost a year ago to TNT Lite 4.4 and can not remember. When I go to the settings and about, I see this:
Model number GTablet-TnT-Lite
Android version 2.2
Tap UI version TNT Lite v4.4.0
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-00001-g6e47897-dirty
[email protected] #221
Build number FRF91
Is there another way to determine my bootloader? TIA
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TNT Lite 4.4 is a retired 1.1 b/l rom...see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842004.
The instructions for finding the b/l version only apply when you are on the stock rom.
Al
aabbondanza said:
TNT Lite 4.4 is a retired 1.1 b/l rom...see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842004.
The instructions for finding the b/l version only apply when you are on the stock rom.
Al
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Thank you Al!
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I've been playing around a lot with the gtablet today. It came with the stock firmware and then I updated it to 3588 OTA. Afterwards I tried several roms, and ended up with a brick (magic value mismatch error), and used NVFlash to go back to stock rom.
Once I had the stock rom on I wasn't able to upgrade to 3588 OTA because I kept getting an error once it would try installing it. I tried to manually put 3588 on, and it partially worked, but I got some sort of error about installing the bootloader, but 3588 still loaded up and worked fine. So then I went ahead and installed one of the custom roms.
So my question is... how do I find out what bootloader version I have installed right now? I played around quite a bit with trying lots of stuff out, so I want to make sure I have the most recent version running.
Thanks!
finally found it
From roebeet on another forum
to check which branch you are on: Go to Settings -- About Tablet -- Tapu UI Version. If your firmware starts with "1.1", then you are on the 1.1 (old) branch. If your firmware starts with "1.2", then you are on the 1.2 (new) branch. Also an obvious difference between the two is that the 1.2 branch adds a lockscreen to the tablet.
the only way to be on 1.2 is to flash to it intentionally. 4349 was an OTA that did it automatically, but that update has been pulled. So, unless you've flashed to 4349 stock, you are on 1.1.
Newbe - want to try different Roms
qgirene said:
From roebeet on another forum
to check which branch you are on: Go to Settings -- About Tablet -- Tapu UI Version. If your firmware starts with "1.1", then you are on the 1.1 (old) branch. If your firmware starts with "1.2", then you are on the 1.2 (new) branch. Also an obvious difference between the two is that the 1.2 branch adds a lockscreen to the tablet.
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I'm a very new user to GTab and android, I've been learning so I'm sorry if my question(s) have been answer elsewhere.
1. Thanks for the info on where to find out which bootloader. This really help, I had the same question as I'm trying to try other custom ROMS.
2. When I first got my GTab (by the way, I love it) I try to install TnT Lite 4.2.4 with no luck, so I install Vegan Tab Gingerbread edition and I had to reflash while trying to install TnT Lite again and got the Harmony edition of Gingerbread (not even sure if it is the same one, Newbe for you ). Now I have lock screen on it. According to your post that should be 1.2. bootloader. So, installing Vegan Tab 7 Harmony updated my bootloader I guess.. is that true??
3. Now I want to try CM7 with overclock Kernel, can someone give some feedback?? or should I just want for Beta of Honeycomb "Bottle of Smoke"??
Thanks all
SkyDragon8 said:
2. When I first got my GTab (by the way, I love it) I try to install TnT Lite 4.2.4 with no luck, so I install Vegan Tab Gingerbread edition and I had to reflash while trying to install TnT Lite again and got the Harmony edition of Gingerbread (not even sure if it is the same one, Newbe for you ). Now I have lock screen on it. According to your post that should be 1.2. bootloader. So, installing Vegan Tab 7 Harmony updated my bootloader I guess.. is that true??
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I believe there is a lock screen on most ROMs whether they're 1.1 or 1.2. The obvious way to determine which version of *stock* you're on is whether or not it has a lock screen. 1.1 doesn't but 1.2 does.
The only 1.2 ROMs I'm aware of are:
Stock 4349
Brilliant Corners (what I use)
Century Eyes
Mountain Laurel
Beasty
Honeycomb (alpha build)
Thanks
Thanks for the information. I will check my G Tab when I get home tonight and look for it in the "About Tablet" in Setting..
OK, don't kill me. New here, just got my Gtab today. I have read a lot and a lot and a lot. Maybe too much. I have not touched my tab yet. Can I start following the easy steps to adding a new ROM, or do I need to do something to the tab first? It looks like vegan is the one to use, but exactly what file is it that I use? I am tech savy, but very new to doing these types of things. Sorry for asking such a noob question. But my brain is in overload right now.
Thanks
Stolly
Just follow the instructions on the vegan thread. You will find the files you need there ;-)
Good luck!
I was ready to roll, but what got me thinking was the bootloader thread. Would that apply to me?
Thanks for the reply
Make sure you know which version android you are on and what bootloader you have. There is a 1.1 and a 1.2 dev branch and I think it makes a big difference. I'm still on 1.1 Vegan 5.1. Froyo and happy with that. Newer builds use different boot loader, make sure you read instructions thoroughly before you flash device.
stolly23 said:
I was ready to roll, but what got me thinking was the bootloader thread. Would that apply to me?
Thanks for the reply
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Check your version in the settings about tablet screen. Most likely you will have a 1.1 based kernel. So to answer your question, No, it does not apply to you.
Look under system and find "about device". Android version is listed there.
Ok, so I just powered up for the first time. Adroid OS 2.2, Tap 1.1-3389. BUT, to really make things worse, I think I have a dead pixel in the display. CRAP
Well wifey says the pixel does not bother her, So I will go ahead and get the ROM going. Is the Vegan 5.1.1 the correct version?
Thanks again
Yes, vegan 5.1.1 is a 1.1 based Rom, you'll be fine with it. HOWEVER, I do suggest that you at least update to 3588. It's still a 1.1 based Rom so flashing vegan 5.1.1 will be the same. it's just a newer version, and useful in case you want ot go to the 1.2 rom's later on.
HOWEVER, me, personally, since you're stock, I would update to 3588, theen flash teh stock 4349, then flash Brilliant Corners (it's just a 1.2 bootloader port of Vegan 5.1.1) That way, if you want to ever get on the honeycomb bandwagon when all the wrinkles are ironed out, you're already on the 1.2 bootloader.
I WAS running Vegan 5.1.1, and I liked it, don't ge tme wrong. I decided to take the plunge and get to the 1.2 bootloader, since most roms will be going that direction in the future anyway. It was more work to undo what I had already done, just to get back to where you are starting from, so you are already halfway there.
I'm not allowed to post a link to another forum that contains the files and information for Brilliant Corners, but if you use some googling skills, I'm sure you can find it. The developer that was part of Vegan 5.1.1, and created TNT lite, and is currently working on the Honeycomb port, switched most 1.1 roms over to the 1.2 bootloader, including Brilliant Corners.
I'm new to all this rooting as well what helped me was some of the video tutorials on youtube. It helps to see something being done before you do it. I have Vegan-tabs 7.0.0 running on mine.
Ok, I am new to all this NVflash stuff. I followed the steps of NVFlash so that I could install a Honeycomb rom. Now I want to change to another rom but dont wanna brick my tablet so here are my questions.
What exactly is NVFlash doing? Is it a program? Is it an automatic backup? Is it a hidden recovery? I am totally confused on what it does for me.
Do I always have to flash back to a stock rom before I go to another rom?
Im sorry for the noobish questions but I have been flashing since back in the Diamond era and things are so much simpler on phones. I just boot into recovery and flash a rom. Simple. Thanks for your help.
No, you do not have to flash back to stock ROM before you go to another ROM. The version of clockwork mod will determine if you need to flash back to stock--i.e. if you have CW_Mod 1.1 and you are wanting to switch to another 1.1 ROM, almost all will require a simple flash via CW_Mod. If you have CW_Mod 1.2 and want to use a 1.1 ROM, the *recommendation* is to flash back to CW_Mod 1.1 and vice versa. From what little time I've had to read about the differences betwixt stock 3588 and 4349, the differences seem significant enough. The newest ROM by LSB (LinuxBoxSolution) does give some insight to the differences. It might be worth a read (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113656). I don't claim to be an expert but I think it is worth heeding when ROM release announcements add specific emphasis to the version of CW_Mod. As long as the ROM matches the CW_Mod version, you can flash it without have to flash back to stock.
Hope this helps
looking335 said:
No, you do not have to flash back to stock ROM before you go to another ROM. The version of clockwork mod will determine if you need to flash back to stock--i.e. if you have CW_Mod 1.1 and you are wanting to switch to another 1.1 ROM, almost all will require a simple flash via CW_Mod. If you have CW_Mod 1.2 and want to use a 1.1 ROM, the *recommendation* is to flash back to CW_Mod 1.1 and vice versa. From what little time I've had to read about the differences betwixt stock 3588 and 4349, the differences seem significant enough. The newest ROM by LSB (LinuxBoxSolution) does give some insight to the differences. It might be worth a read (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113656). I don't claim to be an expert but I think it is worth heeding when ROM release announcements add specific emphasis to the version of CW_Mod. As long as the ROM matches the CW_Mod version, you can flash it without have to flash back to stock.
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Ahh... So 1.1 and 1.2 are refering to the cwm recovery I am running. So as long as I flash a rom built for 1.2, I should be fine. Thanks.
I havent found any info on this, is cm7 from -> http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=harmony for bootloader 1.1 or 1.2? Thanks
look at the gtab for dummies post in the general forum. It will link you to an external website with easy to follow steps
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121909
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It is for 1.1.
It is 1.1 but there is a 1.2 version out now. You can find it on slatedroid in the 1.2 section of the site.
It doesnt really mater what bootloader it was made for, i flashed vegan 5.1.1 beta while having the 1.2 bootloader as long as you flash the appropriate kernel after you flash the rom you will be fine
I have Old vegan 5.1 on my tablet and haven't got around to updating it to another rom is there a current rom that would be easiest to update to and how would I do so?
If you are running the boot loader 1.1 version of VegabTAB 5.1 then you might have to upgrade to the new boot loader 1.2 first (back to TNT stock ROM). Then you can upgrade to the latest VeganTAB 7.1
Read and select Code Detox
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
tsukaza said:
If you are running the boot loader 1.1 version of VegabTAB 5.1 then you might have to upgrade to the new boot loader 1.2 first (back to TNT stock ROM). Then you can upgrade to the latest VeganTAB 7.1
Read and select Code Detox
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
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I am not sure what loader I am on currently. um does this help?
kernel version
2.6.32.9-dirty [email protected] #6?...and obviously Vegan-tab-v1.0.0B5.1
Also how is the newest vegan tab is it alright does it run pretty smooth?
"Some of the most stable ROMs are based on the 1.1 bootloader. The one I want to install is VEGAN Tab 5.1. Which is based on 1.1. Also to use ClockWorkMod you will need to downgrade to a 1.1 bootloader."
http://theundergrowth.com/cdumpmag/?p=1280
So you are using the 1.1 boot loader, should upgrade to 1.2 since all the newer ROMs are 1.2 based and the new kernel for ICS is probably 1.2 based.
Good luck.
tsukaza said:
"Some of the most stable ROMs are based on the 1.1 bootloader. The one I want to install is VEGAN Tab 5.1. Which is based on 1.1. Also to use ClockWorkMod you will need to downgrade to a 1.1 bootloader."
http://theundergrowth.com/cdumpmag/?p=1280
So you are using the 1.1 boot loader, should upgrade to 1.2 since all the newer ROMs are 1.2 based and the new kernel for ICS is probably 1.2 based.
Good luck.
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yes I am using boot loader 1.1, Vegan Tab 5.1, There is that newer version out, version 7.1 and I have been told that it is pretty stable other then the fact that there are some known issues with HD video. There is another mod out there called FrankienTab and that is also a good reliable ROM. FrankienTab is pretty much a continuing of the Vegan ROM.
And I know about CWM because I had to use it to get Vegan 5.1 on my tablet but thanks.