Hi - quick question for everyone. I have loaded a variety of ROMs (and done the partition fix) but am frequently getting a full crash where the system totally locks up with a single color on the screen with two sets of dotted lines on the left side of the screen (in landscape). The color varies but the dotted lines are always there.
It happens at random times - but sometimes it is consistent. I always get it with VEGAn-TAB when doing google voice search (hooked up to Dolphin HD) and sometimes when just doing regular tasks (downloading from the market, flash videos, etc).
Is this generally a hardware issue or ROM related? Just curious if I have a problem with my gTablet hardware or if I just need to fully wipe it and start over to resolve the problem.
Also - thanks to all the devs for the great work!
Update: I totally wiped everything and went to TnT Lite 4.4.0. Everything is working fine (including google voice searches) - but if I use anything for too long (like a long flash video) it will still lock up with the two dotted lines on the left hand side. Anyone else seen this behavior?
Update 2: Looks like these freezes (CPU crashes) are indicative of a hardware problem if you are only running at a max frequency of 1GHz. After some troubleshooting with Pershoot I decided to return my gTablet and hope the new one isn't so sensitive. Apparently this is not a common problem with custom kernels at 1GHz max frequency or less.
Just received mine yesterday.
I have the exact problem you are describing (good job describing it) & I am also wondering hardware/software to know if I need to return it. I'm waiting for the battery to die to see if that helps.
I'm using the the default ROM with the OTA 3588 update with a factory data reset done (still remembers my timezone ...).
Thanks for the reply. I went back to stock 3588 with the enhancement pack and flash 10.2 - ran a flash video for a good 15 min and everything was fine. Decided to move back to Vegan 5.1.1 and so far no issues. My common thread so far is when I use any of the newer kernels (like what is included in TnT lite 4.4.0 I see the issue. Then again I have been really careful with mounting system/data partitions when doing my ROM upgrades/wipes so maybe that has something to do with it.
Going to keep using Vegan 5.1.1 over the weekend with the stock kernel and see if I get the frozen screen again.
Anyone else seen the issue on their gTablets?
Anyone seeing this issue with newer ROMs? I was hoping the RC1 Vegan-Ginger build would solve the problem but I still get the frequent freezing. I saw this with TnT 4.4.0 as well but Vegan 5.1.1 never has the problem...
Wondering if it is a hardware, software or install related problem.
I think this might be an overheating issue, since I experience crashes like this while under a heavy processor load, e.g., while using Rockplayer or Google Earth.
Like you, I never experienced these crashes under Vegan 5.1.1. I've only experienced them after recently upgrading to Vegan 7.0.0. I'm using an overclocked kernel, but I get crashes even when I limit the CPU speed to the normal 1.0 GHz.
I did some detailed troubleshooting with Pershoot on this and the conclusion was it might be a bad processor (or really sensitive one) if these crashes are happening with the max frequency set to 1GHz. I too wouldn't see the issue with stock Vegan 5.1.1 - it has a stock kernel. Any modified kernels would have the issue at 1GHz or more. I was able to get it working well with a custom kernel at 912MHz but nothing more than that.
End of the story is if you are getting crashes at 1GHz it is probably a hardware issue - and not a common issue either.
Anyway, my gTab has appeared to be a return (purchased from Woot) - I decided to keep it initially but after learning this I asked them if they could swap it for a new unit. They were great about it - I have a new one on the way. My guess is somebody had a similar issue and returned it (probably to Staples) then Viewsonic sold them to Woot, and Woot sold it to me.
Fingers crossed that the new gTablet will not have such a sensitive processor.
Special thanks to Pershoot for helping me figure this one out!
It happens to me too but only when it's rock player or full screen YouTube. I'm running vegantab 7. Nice rom.....flacky video....I 'don't think it's hardware!
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macbroom said:
It happens to me too but only when it's rock player or full screen YouTube. I'm running vegantab 7. Nice rom.....flacky video....I 'don't think it's hardware!
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Try runnung the Antutu benchmark from the Market a few times. I found that anything that taxes the CPU enough would cause it to crash. Initially I thought it was only certain tasks but anything seems to do it given enough time.
Seems to last a little longer on a cold boot - once the processor has warmed up and you do something taxing it crashes though.
Ran 3 times....no issues. Maybe your CPU is overheating.
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Ran 3 times....no issues. Maybe your CPU is overheating.
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I think it was - on my unit at least it appeared to be a hardware problem.
I switched back to Vegan 5.1.1 and I was still getting crashes when I intentionally stress tested the gTablet. Now I'm trying pershoot's kernel with the default 912 MHz and it seems pretty stable. I'm curious how many other reports of hard-crashed tablets we'll see now that this thread's up.
Good to know - I suspected mine would crash under 5.1.1 if stressed enough but never got it to happen before returning it. If you see any crashes at 912 with pershoot's it would be good to note - mine seemed stable at 912 though.
My gtablet has the same problem. I have tried VEGAn GE v. 7.0.0 STABLE RC1 and CM7.0.3. I tried to adjust the CPU frequency in CM7. Anything above 1000 crashes almost instantly if stressed; at 912, it can run for a few minutes. It seems to be stable at 812, but I haven't tested long enough.
By the way, I got this used off ebay. Does it mean this one has a really bad CPU?
Hi,
I've tried every other GB port out there (Vegan 7, G Harmony, ASOP), but they all seem to fall a little short (ex: fail to run Samurai II), or crash often. So far my favorit is G Harmony... Not as pretty or "tablet optimized" as Vegan, but looks good and is very stable so far!
The crashing... not that unexpected, but can anyone comment on App compatibility with the lastest Rom from Corwin? Was the Nvidia Tegra code integrated into it for hardware acceleration? Do the Tegra optimized apps work (more precisely Samurai II which seems to cause the most problems)
Thanks for the comments
every GB port i tried doesnt play videos correctly so im stay on vegantab
I have read a lot of discussions on this site, but have not seen an answer to my question...so, here I go.
I am looking at getting a GTablet...with it on sale now for about $260, the price is really tempting. However, I have not read of a ROM that works COMPLETELY with all of the hardware. Either it "mostly" works, or crashes often, ect. Is there a ROM that works without issue (at least no more issues than the factory ROM)?
Confused?
Here is the lay down
Stock ROM with OC [email protected] .......................working HW acceleration and camera
Enhanced Froyo ROM OC [email protected] HW acceleration and camera
Gingerbread ROM OC [email][email protected] HW acceleration and camera
CM7 ROM OC [email][email protected] have HW acceleration, working camera
Honeycomb ROM OC [email protected] no HW acceleration, no camera
Take your pick, your Gtab should be on BL 1.2 already, do check the tablet status to be sure. Make sure you select ROM build for BL 1.2 if your gtab is BL 1.2 model.
I like VTL Launcher to use with non Honeycomb rom, so check it out. You can get it free in the XDA forum.
Later.
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Gingerbread ROM OC [email protected] HW acceleration and camera[/QUOTE]
Wait, what? There's a Gingerbread ROM with working HW acceleration now? Woot! Which one?
Hm. I feel I may be a little behind the times...
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To get things going, I don't really think I will be OC'ing. It looks like the Gingerbread ROM is stable and the latest release with all functionality. Do you agree? Any particular build, website, or videos you would recommend?
Thanks for the advice!
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Wait, what? There's a Gingerbread ROM with working HW acceleration now? Woot! Which one?
Hm. I feel I may be a little behind the times...
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No there is none. He's mistaken
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wjones23 said:
I have read a lot of discussions on this site, but have not seen an answer to my question...so, here I go.
I am looking at getting a GTablet...with it on sale now for about $260, the price is really tempting. However, I have not read of a ROM that works COMPLETELY with all of the hardware. Either it "mostly" works, or crashes often, ect. Is there a ROM that works without issue (at least no more issues than the factory ROM)?
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Here is a good website with info about current roms for the gtablet.
http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/rom.htm
My gtablet is on boot loader 1.1 so I can't tell you much about the new 1.2 roms. If for some reason your tablet is on boot loader 1.1 . This is my favorite rom that everything just works .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119888
I did replace the music program and the launcher. Here is a link to the vt launcher.
http://vegantab.gojimi.com/vt-labs/vtl-launcher/
Hope this helps. Enjoy
tsukaza said:
Here is the lay down
Stock ROM with OC [email protected] .......................working HW acceleration and camera
Enhanced Froyo ROM OC [email protected] HW acceleration and camera
Gingerbread ROM OC [email][email protected] HW acceleration and camera
CM7 ROM OC [email][email protected] have HW acceleration, working camera
Honeycomb ROM OC [email protected] no HW acceleration, no camera
Take your pick, your Gtab should be on BL 1.2 already, do check the tablet status to be sure. Make sure you select ROM build for BL 1.2 if your gtab is BL 1.2 model.
I like VTL Launcher to use with non Honeycomb rom, so check it out. You can get it free in the XDA forum.
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Stand corrected, only Froyo ROMs support Hw acceleration.
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So, I don't get the feeling that anyone has a complete working ROM for Gingerbread or Honeycomb. Since I went ahead and ordered the gTablet, I will be researching further. Can anyone give me some opinions on the best complete working ROM for Gen 1.2? I will be mainly using the tablet for internet surfing, FB, movies, YouTube, and , of course, the occasional Angry Birds.
Thanks Again,
WJones
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So, I don't get the feeling that anyone has a complete working ROM for Gingerbread or Honeycomb. Since I went ahead and ordered the gTablet, I will be researching further. Can anyone give me some opinions on the best complete working ROM for Gen 1.2? I will be mainly using the tablet for internet surfing, FB, movies, YouTube, and , of course, the occasional Angry Birds.
Thanks Again,
WJones
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Go with one of the Honeycomb roms. Just add Opera and Flash and you wont regreat it. Or you can go for the old stable work horse Vegan Tab 5.1.1. It never let me down. Im currently using Honeycomb and now that Ive figured it out Im really liking it. Its got more eye candy then the Froyo rom.
I've tried alot of roms since I got my GTab in October. Currently running Flashback 7.1, a little trick to get into. I suggest trying a few.
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I've been running the Beasty 2.2.1 ROM and everything works. It's Froyo but I'm still quite happy with it.
Have it overclocked to 1.5Ghz and under voltaged. Stays cool and battery easily lasts a day or more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084573&highlight=beasty
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I have read a lot of discussions on this site, but have not seen an answer to my question...so, here I go.
I am looking at getting a GTablet...with it on sale now for about $260, the price is really tempting. However, I have not read of a ROM that works COMPLETELY with all of the hardware. Either it "mostly" works, or crashes often, ect. Is there a ROM that works without issue (at least no more issues than the factory ROM)?
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Same for me but I got an intersting anwser by a guy on XDA forum,
here is it .
This is the message:
Bonjour, Mikyreale!
I would recommend using VEGAN tab 7.0. It is the most stable and most complete Gingerbread operating system for the gTablet. If you want to use the latest operating system, but possibly not as stable, then use the Honeycomb-based gTabComb. I use it and have been very impressed with it.
Regarding gTabComb, I am using beta 3.3, and it has been quite stable so far with few reboots and force closes.
Regarding ClockworkMod (also known as CM), make sure you install version .8 and you can get that from here on xda-developers.
You can get either VEGAN Tab or gTabComb here on xda-developers as well.
I have videos on YouTube that show how to install ClockworkMod and VEGAN Tab. Search for user ehunyadi on YouTube.com.
Take care, and good luck!
Hope it will be good for you, My Gtab should arrive in a couple of days.
Miky
MechAniX.one said:
Or you can go for the old stable work horse Vegan Tab 5.1.1. It never let me down.
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I'm using 5.1.1 and some times it's flakey (i.e. it's really sluggish if I install a bunch of apps until I reboot, and it needs the .nomedia fix) but overall it works well and I like how it looks/acts with VTL launcher. Gun Bros (Glu) is the only significant app that I can't use.
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Can anyone give me some opinions on the best complete working ROM for Gen 1.2?
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Brilliant Corners; it's basically Vegan but newer and better, and on the 1.2 bootloader.
Just a couple notes on extra features/items that don't get much mention...
Wifi location: Only works on GB and HC roms
HD Video: Supposedly works on Froyo with full HW Acceleration, but full HW accel doesn't mean much if you can't even open the file. That is to say, so many videos need to be re-encoded to take advantage of the hw acceleration on the stock player, you might be better off just sticking with compressed 720p or 480p (there was a time not so long ago when DVD's were considered the best quality) content, which can play just fine on GB and HC.
Settings: ON many TnT derivatives, the settings app lacks several key controls. Swapping in the stock settings.apk can help to do things like install third party keyboards or access account and sync settings. Details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14566837&postcount=331.
Games: Popcap-Peggle and Plants vs Zombies. I have not found any kernel that plays these games consistently other than one specific one for Froyo:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128866 .
Usability: The handy little cursor location tab in GB and HC is hard to live without once you have used it.
Touch screen: I have found that it is most responsive to touch on honeycomb roms, for whatever reason.. Just anecdotal, nothing i really tested.
A note of personal preference: I have had my gtab for 6 months and still not found a ROM I am totally happy with. I am on a customized version of TnT at this point, and I am about as happy as I can be. I have developed a real affinity for the TnT status bar. I like that it is a little bigger, and easier to press the buttons on. It is easy enough to swap over the standard settings app when you need to use it, as long as you have root. The only thing lacking from my perspective is wifi location and that handy cursor.
Also this is a great thread. Maybe I only think so because I have never found that "perfect" rom. Keep the discussion going and maybe someone will put together a ROM that finally hits the nail on the head...
Personally I would go with vegan ROM the newest version which ever that one maybe, I right now am still on vegan tab Beta 5.1 and I haven't had a single force close or shut down yet.
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...and I haven't had a single force close or shut down yet.
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You must have very few apps
tsukaza said:
Here is the lay down
Stock ROM with OC [email protected] .......................working HW acceleration and camera
Enhanced Froyo ROM OC [email protected] HW acceleration and camera
Gingerbread ROM OC [email][email protected] HW acceleration and camera
CM7 ROM OC [email][email protected] have HW acceleration, working camera
Honeycomb ROM OC kerne[email protected] no HW acceleration, no camera
Take your pick, your Gtab should be on BL 1.2 already, do check the tablet status to be sure. Make sure you select ROM build for BL 1.2 if your gtab is BL 1.2 model.
I like VTL Launcher to use with non Honeycomb rom, so check it out. You can get it free in the XDA forum.
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I've got a g-tab from my friend and he wants me to flash a new ROM on it..
I see it appears that there isn't a "perfect" ROM that fully works. My question is simply which ROM is the most reliable/stable/fully featured?? I need the camera to work for sure.
I don't wanna try multiple different roms and would like someone to share their experience with the different roms and recommend me a ROM.
Thanks.
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MechAniX.one said:
Go with one of the Honeycomb roms. Just add Opera and Flash and you wont regreat it. Or you can go for the old stable work horse Vegan Tab 5.1.1. It never let me down. Im currently using Honeycomb and now that Ive figured it out Im really liking it. Its got more eye candy then the Froyo rom.
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Have you gotten Flash video to work on it?
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Have you gotten Flash video to work on it?
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would like to know this as well. i may be missing a step, but i've downloaded opera and the new version of flash and can't get this to work. (set the agent to desktop btw)
Until then, i'm sticking to froyo (Calk+Clem Combo V5) with VTL Launcher. The VTL Launcher gives me HC-like bells and whistles with the stability of Froyo.
gTabComb - camera app
Has anyone been able to fix the camera issue on this ROM?
I have build number GTabComb_b3.3_bl1.2
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
I bought a gtab for my son back in January and, with the help of this forum, rooted it and installed the vegan-tab 5.1.1. Sin then it has been the perfect little tab for him (and me). Is it worth looking into the HC roms now available. I would have to upgrade the boot loader as well but it looks like there are plenty of helpfull instructions on the forum to help me with that. I guess the question is are the HC roms that much better than the nicely running Vegan-Tab we are using right now?
GooseCopVid said:
I bought a gtab for my son back in January and, with the help of this forum, rooted it and installed the vegan-tab 5.1.1. Sin then it has been the perfect little tab for him (and me). Is it worth looking into the HC roms now available. I would have to upgrade the boot loader as well but it looks like there are plenty of helpfull instructions on the forum to help me with that. I guess the question is are the HC roms that much better than the nicely running Vegan-Tab we are using right now?
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It's not even close. Once you install HC you'll wonder what took you so long.
Calk Clem V6 Overclocked to 1.5ghz is still the best daily driver imo. It's froyo based and is just too fast and stable for me to move on from.
GtabComb runs on either BL.
I've tried pretty much all of the roms available for the gtab. While I like the look and feel of the HC roms, I tend to go back to Froyo or Gingerbread as they are more stable and run properly. Check into apps that you want to run and whether Flash is important to you.
Flashlight is a new one for me as of tonight and seems fast without issue with any apps yet. Beastrom is one of my favorites.
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I like the HW acceleration in 2.2 but people over on Slate droid are making a HW accelerated HC port.
If you want a working camera and good general performance, then Calk Clem V6 Overclocked to 1.5ghz is a good choice, I run VEGanTAB 7.1 BL 1.2 Overclocked to 1.5ghz with working camera, latest ADW EX, Adobe flash and market. Both are super fast and UI similar to Froyo. I personally prefer the old UI over HC.
anybody know a good rom that will run the game black ops zombies?? i currently have cyanogen mod 7and it will just freeze in one of the boot screens then i tried setting set cpu to max 1400 and it actually went a bit further but froze in another screen.. i also tried the game on my mytouch 4g and it runs nice and smooth no problems.. any recommendations??
slyer8 said:
anybody know a good rom that will run the game black ops zombies?? i currently have cyanogen mod 7and it will just freeze in one of the boot screens then i tried setting set cpu to max 1400 and it actually went a bit further but froze in another screen.. i also tried the game on my mytouch 4g and it runs nice and smooth no problems.. any recommendations??
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You need to run it on a ROM that supports hardware acceleration. Froyo based, ICS, and Jellybean would make it work the way you want it to. Gingerbread and honeycomb ROMs don't have true hardware acceleration for it.
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Do you know a good rom that also has camera and hardware acceleration? ?
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slyer8 said:
Do you know a good rom that also has camera and hardware acceleration? ?
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For camera support current only froyo based ROMs. With all those flavors to choose from the one I liked is Beast. One of the best UI's I have used. I don't use camera so I am using the jellybean ROMs. Fosser is hard at work on getting camera and progress is going good.
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thanks a lot i appreciate the help.. i switched to beast and everything is went good one of the games ran perfect but i cannot install the other 3.. it keeps telling me theres a problem parsing the package and i cannot install it thats the only thing stopping me from success
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thanks a lot i appreciate the help.. i switched to beast and everything is went good one of the games ran perfect but i cannot install the other 3.. it keeps telling me theres a problem parsing the package and i cannot install it thats the only thing stopping me from success
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Sounds like to me that it is Currently not compatible with the legacy ROM's or may never be. Can you boot the Jellybean ROM's? I just released a great UI on the Dev forms that more then likely work for it. If you can load it just perform the initial setup settings as posted. My son is currently playing Minecraft Demo version flawless. It wouldn't play on my PC and it has 2 gig memory.
The only bad thing is that camera doesn't work right now, but a USB camera will work without a issue.