Hi Everyone,
I know there are threads that talk about how to root gtab and what to put on it etc. But I would like to give you a bit of background and ask a few questions before I do something that I will regret.
I just bought a GTab (based on all the great reviews everywhere - only after changing (rooting) everything on it). I am not technical so I need step by step guide for it. I am okay with most of it except that I do not have access to the actual Android Market (it comes with some ridiculous market app). I want to be able to download stuff from the real market = Google maps, navigation, Doc to go etc.
Now after reading a ton of posts there are two top options:
- Install TNT lite (some version) with options
- Install Cyanogen (some version)
Are those two options good? What does it mean to install those two things - are they enhancements to the Android OS? Please don't be condescending in your replies - I am just trying to learn and understand.
Most of the step by step guides assume "some ADB thing" is already taken care of or is done.
Could anyone please help me - I would really really appreciate it. Also, how would I back out it something goes wrong (brick it)?
Thank you in advance
P.S. I know I am not the first person to ask this, but I wanted to clarify and be specific.
hunt1976,
You've done the right thing by going slow, looking for info and asking for help.
Read the stickies -- and I have done several posts about memory, storage, recovery and the like in Q&A and General. Most of these things will help you understand
your tablet better.
While you are doing that, get your tablet Updated to Version 3588. You may get
update notices when you hook up to wireless -- I don't know what version you are.
(You can check by going to Settings and About.....)
Also go to the G-Tablet Website:
http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet
and look at the Support and Favorites tabs. Good info. You may want to D/L
some apps and install them and learn about that.
Main thing is to keep improving and learning about your G while having some fun.
Good Luck!
Rev
P. S. -- I could have told your about nvflashing and roms and all that -- but you may
not be there yet. Good to have your feet on the ground first.
Thanks Butchconner,
I went through all the resources that you recommended and have a better understanding of the tablet.
Now, that I understand it and like what I have I would like to change the following things:
- I would like to install the real Andorid Market instead of the Gmarket that's on there
- Replace the current Tap-n-Tap with something more capable
- Should I go with TNT Lite, Cyanogen or something else?
- Can someone give me step by step directions on how to accomplish the above tasks?
Again, thank you in advance for anyone and everyone who will be willing to help.
hunt1976,
Of the things you mention, you need to look for a ROM first. Here are my notions:
TnT Lite -- most like stock of the ROMs and has a lot of standard Android in it. Plus
most of the standard fixes and applications available.
VEGAn Tab -- very much like the Advent Vega and has a nice, polished interface but
some differences in operation from stock.
Cyanogen -- no comment. Never installed it.
Experimental ROMS -- I don't recommend these unless you are a really experienced
modder. Too many people get in too deep too fast here.
So that's the choices I would put forth.
To choose, go to the Developer Forum and find the threads on TnT Lite 4.x.x and Vegan 5.1.x and read them. Those threads are what you will have to install by so
look at them to see what fits you.
Hope this helps,
Rev
When you're ready to make the leap, check out this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
It's a good generic how to guide for switching to a new ROM.
Hey, I'm exactly like you a few days ago. Just bought the g-tab as my first android device and totally worried / confused about getting a new rom on there. I liked playing with the Xoom and iPads in the store, but wanted the same experience for cheap and knew that I would have to root this g-tab thing to unleash that awesome hardware value. I read most of the stickies and followed instructions carefully. So far I've easily put TNT Lite 4.2 and it really is much faster and more usable then the Tap N Crap that viewsonic shipped. You won't miss that old interface - just follow directions carefully and ask these guys if you get stuck along the way. Good luck.
Hey Phrancis5,
What directions did you follow? Also, did you get the real android market installed on it after putting TNT Lite?
Hi EVERYONE on this post,
I DID IT, I DID IT. I got TNT Lite 4.4 on the Gtab and WOW, as advertised. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU EVERYONE
Is there a way to clone the atrix and make an emulator with the same spec's as the phone so we could have an easier and safer way to test things? Like the bootloader and other mods? Im not a developer but I would like to start learning how and would like a safer way to test my experiment without having to put them on my phone first. Just an idea... probably not a practical/good one.
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Android sdk with motorola atrix addon. Go to motodev website for the sdk extension, you can probably find it in this forum also. If you were really serious about doing dev work though there is also a pci version of the tegra that you can purchase from nvidia and test stuff for it in/on your pc. Its about 600 USD if I remember correctly. I'm too lazy to post a link... their site is down right now anyway. its http://developer.nvidia.com/
Moved to proper forum.
The SDK emulator is really just for testing apps though, as it's just running stock Android of whatever build on whatever resolution you choose.
ok thanks everyone, (side note sorry I posted in the wrong thread forgot there was a Q&A and it was related to developing so...) I guess I'll try out the sdk addon... I dont really have the money to spend on the sdk phones they have
Well, I searched around here, And failed to find any relevant info, I'm looking for some thing fun to do with my old HTC Dream G1. I was wondering if there's any way to emulate DSL on it, if theres a VM or way to run it.
I'm also looking for any other creative Idea on what to do with the old thing.
Atm its running CGen 4, But I would like to use it as a small desktop os device or find some sort of creative use for it, figure DSL would be best because of the limited ram the device has, Even if its just a live boot.
Any advise or instructions or links that would help?
Google didn't find much other wise I wouldn't be posting.
First of all I would like to say i have done a lot of reading both here and on Lenovo forums where unfortunately files and threads disappear I have done this reading long time ago and back then it wasn't possible to install Windows on the Android version of the tablet, however now after two years it seems it could be possible I see some threads about installing Windows on Yoga Books so maybe the situation around tablets evolved an its already possible.
I'm able to take some risks as the tablet is completely used at the moment and it will stay that way until it runs Windows, which i need to utilize the tablet car diagnostics which only run under windows. It would be really cool to make this work as I dont want to lave one tablet utilized and buying a new one cheap one for 100$.
Thx for your inputs !
Aluzcz said:
First of all I would like to say i have done a lot of reading both here and on Lenovo forums where unfortunately files and threads disappear I have done this reading long time ago and back then it wasn't possible to install Windows on the Android version of the tablet, however now after two years it seems it could be possible I see some threads about installing Windows on Yoga Books so maybe the situation around tablets evolved an its already possible.
I'm able to take some risks as the tablet is completely used at the moment and it will stay that way until it runs Windows, which i need to utilize the tablet car diagnostics which only run under windows. It would be really cool to make this work as I dont want to lave one tablet utilized and buying a new one cheap one for 100$.
Thx for your inputs !
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Hey there. Have found any way to do it? If so, it will be very kind of you if you send the links and instructions. I've done some research myself. Yet no results.
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