Okay I just bought a Viewsonic G tablet and I would like to root it. So can someone just post a forum that would be best for rooting a brand new G Tablet. Also, I've been hearing a lot about rom 1.0 or rom 1.1 or rom 1.2, which rom should i get. Thank You
Your GTab will have the 1.1 branch or 1.2 (likely 1.2 if you recently bought it new). There are a bunch of ROMs you can install, I like the Honeycomb Flashback (still in an alpha state but working well).
You may start here
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
Verify this. I got mine 3 days ago and have 1.1 on it
aknipp said:
Your GTab will have the 1.1 branch or 1.2 (likely 1.2 if you recently bought it new). There are a bunch of ROMs you can install, I like the Honeycomb Flashback (still in an alpha state but working well).
You may start here
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
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I would suggest that you flash to BL 1.2 stock and then re-flash to any of the 1.2 ROMs.
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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
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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.
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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.
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/
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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.
Hello everyone, My friend recently gave me his G Tablet to "update" it. I've read most of the guides and have a good idea on what needs to be done. I am currently on stock rom 1.1. I was just wondering before i backup my rom with NVFlash and install CWM, do i need to Root my device first ? I went through that gtablet for dummies site and it does not mention anything about rooting the tablet. I intend to install vegan tab 7.1.0. Does the rom come pre-rooted or will i need root the device first before running nvflash and installing cwm ?
Also im looking for a stable rom. Is vegan-tab stable enough or should i be looking at another rom? remember i am on bootloader 1.1
No need to root before installing a new Rom. The new rom will give you root access. Vegan seems to be a favorite for stability. Not sure if the most recent update has a version for the 1.1 bootloader though. This site will walk you through everything you need to know http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
RaihanH said:
Hello everyone, My friend recently gave me his G Tablet to "update" it. I've read most of the guides and have a good idea on what needs to be done. I am currently on stock rom 1.1. I was just wondering before i backup my rom with NVFlash and install CWM, do i need to Root my device first ? I went through that gtablet for dummies site and it does not mention anything about rooting the tablet. I intend to install vegan tab 7.1.0. Does the rom come pre-rooted or will i need root the device first before running nvflash and installing cwm ?
Also im looking for a stable rom. Is vegan-tab stable enough or should i be looking at another rom? remember i am on bootloader 1.1
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The boot loader issue had been debated at some length in the past.
Some dev (roebeet) pushed for development into 1.2 - some stayed with 1.1
Either way, there are some roms for both.
You should learn NV flash and try out a few and see what works for you.
HC flashback 10.3 is slick and nice.
Beasty/clem ultimate is very fast and stable.
On a side note, ICS is in development pending kernel work. It will be on a 1.2 BL base...fwiw
I have had a viewsonic gtablet for awhile and I was going to try TNT on it, then I lost my tablet during a move and found it today. What is the current software I should use since TNT is no longer used?
cdetje said:
I have had a viewsonic gtablet for awhile and I was going to try TNT on it, then I lost my tablet during a move and found it today. What is the current software I should use since TNT is no longer used?
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Head on over to Slatedroidf forum and the the latest: JellyBean! The Team DRH did an awesome job creating this ROM, Android 4.1 (it's called Alpha Dirty-Bean 4.1.x. It's a great ROM, however, as any other "homebrew" ROM it has few minor quirks, nothing major to prevent it from being a daily driver. :good:
Or you can try any of their ICS 4.0.x releases:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525367
or try the solid AOSP build by tjohnsonjr G-Harmony found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645420
Both of the ICS ROMs are solid, just follow the install instructions in the OP.
Just follow the install instructions in the OP to the last letter and you'll be on the latest-and-greatest Android release.
They said they'll post it on this forum in a couple of days..
Enjoy