[Q] HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I have an HCL ME Tablet Model AP10-A1. Technical Specifications are mentioned below.
- High-performance, low-power system, Cortex A9, 1GHz Processor (Dual Core)
- 10 inches super slim Capacitive multitouch display
- 1GB (DDR II RAM)+16GB iNAND (In-Built )+ Micro SD card for expandibility upto 32GB
- GPS/E-compass ( This doesn't work on my unit )
- Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Built in 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA)
- Inbuilt 1.3MP Front Camera
- 3D Accelerometer
- Light Sensor
- Full HD 1080p video playback
- SD / MMC slot
- 1×USB 2.0 & 1×USB mini
- Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC
- SIM card Slot
- Docking port connector for expandibility to USB2.0×1,Ethernetx1,HDMIx1
- Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in highquality speaker)
- Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS
- Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 3650mAH battery
- Dimension: 267 x 173 x 11-14.3mm
- Weight (Kg): 750gm
I see the maker of the device as "Nvidia" in Android Market.
I rooted this device successfully. But now, I want to upgrade it to Gingerbread or any other better version of Android. I don't know which ROM to use. I tried googling a lot but seems I am the only person who bought this device. Can you guys please help me with this? If you guys need anymore details here, please let me know.
I have rooted my Samsung Galaxy I7500 in past and has been playing with it since years, meaning, I know what root is, ROM is and other related commands, etc.
-Javid
*EDIT*
Our tab is tasting Honeycomb here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20100557&postcount=42

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Sent from my AP10-A1 using XDA App

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dude even I'm searching for the same....
even I got one HCL AP10 A1.. bought from ebay...

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aah.. I too got it from ebay. atleast we can start sharing our apps / experiences until someone gets us an update.
have you changed the recovery on it? or still the stock one?
do you have any wonderful achievements on it?

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well it kinda sucks doesnt it .. even i have got the same one ... things i of what i know ppl use rom manager after rooting .. but after installing rom manager .. what i noticed was that HCL is not at all in their list ... for crying out loud it even has Spice Mi tablet on their list but not HCL .. so i think we are stuck

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it doesn't really suck that much.. hehe. I love the performance of it.. almost everything works with mine.. Skype Video calls, High End Games (Trial Extreme, etc), Jabber VOIP Calls, etc. I use VTL Launcher and it adds a lot of space on this tab. I use MultiLing Keyboard for Tab which increases the productivity. I wanted to make Junos Pulse Work on it. If that works, I see nowhere else. Any help there guys? may be the tun.ko file is needed for this

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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

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its a good tab... i played all high end games THD games on it... using wifi/ 3g/2g for browsing and chatting with friends... installed spb 3d shell...
here is my email id [email protected] sajavid.

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Thanks lufc.
Parmesh, is gps working on your unit? Mine juz doesn't lock my position. Neither I see the gps icon in statusbar like other android phones.
Sent from my AP10-A1 using XDA App

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I too am planning to buy this tablet.
I'm quite sure its either the Malata SMB-A1004 or The SMB-A1009.
If it is then you all can install honeycomb meant for the Notion Ink Adam.
Here is the link to the Adam ROM http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V4T971PL
Learn to use nvflash first if in case u brick the pad.
Then flash it in recovery mode.
If any of u r successful, pls post it.

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HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1
i am planning to buy HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 but before i go ahead i had some questions in my mind.
i would really apprciate if some one could answer them.
1)how is the touch screen response, is it pretty good or just ok?
2)does it has android market installed by default, if not can it be installted by rooting in to the device?
3)have you tried upgrading this device to gigerbread or honeycomb? is it possible?
4)how is the 3G coverage from this device?
5)how is the overall build quality, si it cheap or looks up market?
what is your final verdict on this tap, should i go ahead and buy it?

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sajavid said:
Hi,
I have an HCL ME Tablet Model AP10-A1. Technical Specifications are mentioned below.
- High-performance, low-power system, Cortex A9, 1GHz Processor (Dual Core)
- 10 inches super slim Capacitive multitouch display
- 1GB (DDR II RAM)+16GB iNAND (In-Built )+ Micro SD card for expandibility upto 32GB
- GPS/E-compass ( This doesn't work on my unit )
- Wi-Fi – 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Built in 3G (HSDPA/HSUPA)
- Inbuilt 1.3MP Front Camera
- 3D Accelerometer
- Light Sensor
- Full HD 1080p video playback
- SD / MMC slot
- 1×USB 2.0 & 1×USB mini
- Headphone & MIC: 3.5mm stereo jack & Internal MIC
- SIM card Slot
- Docking port connector for expandibility to USB2.0×1,Ethernetx1,HDMIx1
- Speaker: 2 x 1W (built in highquality speaker)
- Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS
- Built-in Li polymer rechargeable 3650mAH battery
- Dimension: 267 x 173 x 11-14.3mm
- Weight (Kg): 750gm
I see the maker of the device as "Nvidia" in Android Market.
I rooted this device successfully. But now, I want to upgrade it to Gingerbread or any other better version of Android. I don't know which ROM to use. I tried googling a lot but seems I am the only person who bought this device. Can you guys please help me with this? If you guys need anymore details here, please let me know.
I have rooted my Samsung Galaxy I7500 in past and has been playing with it since years, meaning, I know what root is, ROM is and other related commands, etc.
-Javid
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Hey, even I got this tablet from eBay, and came without warranty... and guess what, I also have issue with the GPS...it doesn't work is that the problem with all these models??
I have one more problem, it has facility of inserting Sim Card, but I am not able to make the voice calls from my Airtel SIM (2G). However, I am able to send and receive messages just like normal mobile phones. Do you have any idea about this?
One more thing to add, as it doesn't have warranty, it's product no. is not registered with HCL Service center and they are not able to provide any support on this.
Mine also comes with Nvidia Tegra.
Can you please guide me how to root it successfully? Does Android Market work after rooting it?
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Can anybody please suggest which all applications or games are worth keeping on this tablet?
I am currently using a few games like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Chess etc. Apart from that it works as a good e-book reader...good to read books on big screen
Also, did any of you manage to register it for HCL support atleast, if not the warranty?
Even if it is a bit bulky, I feel it is worth the price we got on eBay!!
Please keep posting your experiences and new things you learn about it, which others can take advantage of

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chaskarn said:
i am planning to buy HCL ME Tablet AP10-A1 but before i go ahead i had some questions in my mind.
i would really apprciate if some one could answer them.
1)how is the touch screen response, is it pretty good or just ok?
2)does it has android market installed by default, if not can it be installted by rooting in to the device?
3)have you tried upgrading this device to gigerbread or honeycomb? is it possible?
4)how is the 3G coverage from this device?
5)how is the overall build quality, si it cheap or looks up market?
what is your final verdict on this tap, should i go ahead and buy it?
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1)how is the touch screen response, is it pretty good or just ok?
A) its Awesome...
2)does it has android market installed by default, if not can it be installted by rooting in to the device?
A) android Market is not available by default.
3)have you tried upgrading this device to gigerbread or honeycomb? is it possible?
A) No update on.. and we are getting this tab with 2.2 test keys
4)how is the 3G coverage from this device?
A) Working fine.. No issues with 2 g 3g n wifi
5)how is the overall build quality, si it cheap or looks up market?
you can compare this tab with samsung tablets....
what is your final verdict on this tap, should i go ahead and buy it?
for 15k its worth to take it ...
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sajavid said:
Thanks lufc.
Parmesh, is gps working on your unit? Mine juz doesn't lock my position. Neither I see the gps icon in statusbar like other android phones.
Sent from my AP10-A1 using XDA App
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No GPS is not working .. i have installed mapmyindia and it was not locking the location...
we can fix all this issues once we upgrade this device to final FROYO version or 2.3 Gingerbread version..
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kank_fraud said:
I too am planning to buy this tablet.
I'm quite sure its either the Malata SMB-A1004 or The SMB-A1009.
If it is then you all can install honeycomb meant for the Notion Ink Adam.
Here is the link to the Adam ROM
Learn to use nvflash first if in case u brick the pad.
Then flash it in recovery mode.
If any of u r successful, pls post it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it is SMB-A1002

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uploded few models check it out guys

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Okay. Seems GPS locking is a global issue.
@chaskarn - i agree with every word of @parmesh in his reply.
@vishalblr - there is not warranty or support from HCL for this Tab. But hey, who needs it.
There is no voice call support on this Tab. only SMS works along with GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I tried using the internet on GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wifi and everything works perfect. I'm pretty much impressed with that.
You can install every thing on it after rooting. Android Market, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Facebook, Google Maps, Google Talk.. etc which are compatible with the hardware and Andoird 2.2
For rooting the device, I used SuperOneClick v2.1.1 - ShortFuse. You can google for the instructions on rooting with this tool.
And about the games, I say every game works perfect. HomeBattle3D, CricketFever, other 3D games, Droidhen, etc etc..
I am very much satisfied with the Tab. I never felt a lag or force close on this device unnecessarily. I am trying to get Junos Pulse working on it. If any of you have become successful in connecting to VPN with it, please let me know.

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Hi parameshwaran/sajavid
thanks a ton for your reply, i indeed order this tablet yesterday.
don't really care if i don't able to make voice calls but looks like this is disabled by manufaturer (same as ipad 2), should able to crack this.
also i am interested to upgrade OS of this device, looking at the hardware specification i think this device can be upgraded to gingerbread/honeycomb/iCS
if anyone able to upgrade it, please post here.

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sajavid said:
Okay. Seems GPS locking is a global issue.
@chaskarn - i agree with every word of @parmesh in his reply.
@vishalblr - there is not warranty or support from HCL for this Tab. But hey, who needs it.
There is no voice call support on this Tab. only SMS works along with GPRS/EDGE/3G.
I tried using the internet on GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wifi and everything works perfect. I'm pretty much impressed with that.
You can install every thing on it after rooting. Android Market, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, Facebook, Google Maps, Google Talk.. etc which are compatible with the hardware and Andoird 2.2
For rooting the device, I used SuperOneClick v2.1.1 - ShortFuse. You can google for the instructions on rooting with this tool.
And about the games, I say every game works perfect. HomeBattle3D, CricketFever, other 3D games, Droidhen, etc etc..
I am very much satisfied with the Tab. I never felt a lag or force close on this device unnecessarily. I am trying to get Junos Pulse working on it. If any of you have become successful in connecting to VPN with it, please let me know.
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Click to collapse
@sajavid HI.. check this link out...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874258
haaa my pad got crashed after doing factory reset.. its not turning up.... it says that loading recovery boot image and nothing happening

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@ Sajavid - I have a few queries. First of all, Thanks for the info.
Did u try updating the OS? I think h/w has the capability to take on the higher versions...Is it possible with this tab after rooting? what other features r u using after rooting? What about GPS and blocked voice calls?
Also, please tell me what if something goes wrong during rooting, i mean is there any backup plan to counter such situation?
Thanks again for sharing ur experience!

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@sajavid i recovered my ME with nvFlash and updated with Viewsonic g tablet files and its working now.. when booting up it showing viewsonic bird logo and g tablet logo... i just came from office and did this thing it took me around 15 minz to recover. Now I'm going to bed. ill post more on this today afternoon ...
here iis the link i followed after bricking my pad http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861950

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@ Parmesh: Seems ur HCL ME has become ViewSonic G Tablet now!! Awesome man!!
Now let us all know what all extra features u r able to use...my greed is of course GPS and voice calls... , and what abt OS?
Eager to know ur experience