hello gentlemen
i bought my viewpad 7 last week. after digging this forum i tried to root my tablet with super one click but i was unable coz it stuck in screen and happen nothing somehow i tried gingerbreak and it worked. as i am totally newbie in android os and i have no idea on programming. but the most important thing is clockwork recovery i saw couple of youtube videos and tried working but ended up with error . i dont know how to setup adb on my pc so i tried terminal emulator but no keyboard.. tried qtadb but show me '' permission denied'' now i am pulling my hair off. i have got rom manager installed on my tablet but whenever i ty to install update.zip it say signature error or somthing (i have got custom rom in my sd and renamed to update zip also i have clockwork recovery img and flash recovery) the only thing i need is a working terminal emulator as i have no idea on comand from pc.
so is there anybody who can give me a easy tutorial or make a video to demonstrate how can i get clockwork recovery installed also custom rom i would be really really greatful
hope someone saves me...
Hello & welcome, there's no need to panic but definitely - very important to be patient, set aside at least half a day or more, and, read - read - read. Take notes as you go along & do NOT rush.
If you have not gone thru this sticky, please do so - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236990
Sticky #1 is mandatory reading to take full advantage of the Vpad7 so that you can understand the basics, describe your Vpad's hardware & build information, etc. and how to press various buttons, go back, reset & get into Recovery and Bootloader. Without knowing it, you are prone to run into problems.
First, you need to check & make sure that your CWM (which verison) is properly installed & working (and, if so) - check under the Advanced submenu to verify "Signature Verification" status.
Do you have an "older" non-ITE or "newer" ITE multi-touch screen device, which determine which custom ROM can be used? Be specific, please ...
Generally speaking, there is no need to rename a downloaded ROM's zip file to update.zip for flashing ... so I suggest that you do more reading first.
Do you have USB debugging turned on? Applications - unkown sources turned ON to allow installation of non-Market apps? A working knowledge is essential to avoid (soft) bricking your device by being able to understand the process for Flashing - start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Flashing_Guide_-_Android
There's nothing simple & easy about all these, sorry - time & patience is a requirement to get everything working together. Look under the "Development" section for how to install ROM & the issues involved - there are just a handful of ROMs and you don't need to spend a hundred hours going thru all of them, a few hours of reading will do - a 10 minute Youtube video isn't going to do it. The best person to "save" you is you - YMMV. Regards.
thanks a million i finally made it. i used rom manager to install un official clockwork recovery and did install custom rom however i need one more final solution i was trying to get app2sd but my rom maker said it is built in inside the rom just need to creat ext3 but i guess i cant do that without comand so again is there any manual method to do that i saw an option on rom manager but it offers only 512mb partition but i want more may be 8 gb or 4gb i have 16gb sd card.. so can u help me pls...
and i yes i had usb debug on. unknown source on
big_b0sss said:
... i used rom manager to install un official clockwork recovery ... custom rom however ... app2sd ... is built in inside the rom just need to creat ext3 but ... without comand ... rom manager ... offers only 512mb partition ... may be 8 gb or 4gb i have 16gb sd card..
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1. Rom manager - I do not use them on my Android devices but if you are comfortable with it and help simplify your tasks & learning curve, good for you. Remember to backup, backup & backup your work & save it to more than one location - those "oops" happened to all of us, sometimes (and, at the worst time - Murphy's Law 101)
2. You only need a few files in its own sub directory or folder to properly run adb and busybox, and, to run the (good old DOS) command prompt from your PC - just need to type the commands carefully. Alternatively, Terminal Emulator (with or without the shell or user interface) can be downloaded from Android Market to the Vpad7 to install & run (it's not pre-loaded) with SU enabled ... (more reading for you on how-to's)
3. Not sure if you are referring to App2SD in Market (quite a few out there) or DT's A2SD and A2SDGUI in some of the custom ROM. Vpad7's custom ROM recommend 1 MB SD ext3/partition in general (ext4 is more advanced and challenging) - there is no need, advantage or benefit in a 2GB or 4GB ext3 with a 16GB mSD card (as you are allocating/reserving unused space that you cannot dynamically changed or reassign later on as you begin to run low on "general" storage space on the card - PLUS, you will have to reformat the card & wipe/lose everything on it, until it's restored from saved backup)
FYI - I keep the last 3 to 5 CWM Backup images/files on the mSD card and it's close to 3GB in size already, not counting pix, mp3's and saved videos.
4. Older version of CWM Recovery worked best for me in repeated ROM flashing & setup to partition/format the mSD, verison 5.0.2.6 can work but the newest one posted 5.0.2.7 did NOT work for me - YMMV, of course. Refer to the one in Cleanviewpad7 V1.0 and its instructions or EU Vapd 7 V1.7b - as I'm guessing from your description that your device is a newer ITE multi-screen hardware build. KWBR V3.2 ROM works with ITE and has the newer kernel and A2SD is easy to use per installation guide - it's lean & stripped of non-essential apps.
Have patience, backup & have run !
thanx again for ur reply but i dont know why i do not get keyboard on my terminal emulator. i tried to put comand through terminal emulator but due to keyboard issue i cant i also tried dos but i have no knowledge on that. can u make a video for me or a tutorial how can i get a2sd work on my vpad 7
thanks again
big_b0sss said:
... dont know why i do not get keyboard on my terminal emulator. i tried to put comand through terminal emulator but due to keyboard issue i cant i also tried dos but i have no knowledge on that.
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First, as I asked before, we do NOT know which ROM you are trying to use?
But, I'm going to guess - since I've flashed all of the working ITE ones here, and you are using KWBR v3.x - and, if so, please confirm or verify, yes or no.
If so, I had issues with its keyboard not showing up in terminal emulator, and there are different reasons for it - namely, including the OP developer's choice of installed KB. However, as a workaround - by running adB/busybox from Windows Vista's command prompt, I can execute instructions to re/mount, reboot, etc.
By installing a different KB & switching to it, it worked under terminal and I can run command prompts directly. There is a learning curve involved here - not something to rush, rather steps by steps - there are "stickies" in the threads and I do not want to further clutter up excellent guides already written up, 6 to 9 months plus ago - which I took time to read, follow & work with. I encourge you to do so as well.
My advice, the easiest to do, is to install & start with a different ROM - Cleanviewpad ROM is basic, simple & easy to install, virtually "bug" free and I suggest that you start with that. KB worked directly as a toggle, popping up from terminal emulator, and you can run commands from it.
Once you are comfortable & has everything working, you can optimize your A2SD and move apps from internal storage to mSD card, etc. and progress to the next level - EU Vpad 7 V1.7b ITE ROM is nice but from experience and reading the thread's posts, some "beginners" lacking knowledge & skills have trouble with it. By running a # of patches, I get it updated to the latest and it's running optimized to my personal liking - it's not entirely difficult to learn but not for someone completely new to Android OS.
Here's a link that you could've google right here in XDA - guide to ADB - bookmarked the link for you, please search for other guides, thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
hi there thank you so much for helping me again and yes i am using kwbr rom because i have tried cleanviewpad 7 but stuck at welcome screen doesnt work anything then tried lakehouse froyo enhanced but link disabled so stuck with this rom.. i really wish i cloud post on dev section coz im kinda stuck with this post..
but hey if u dont mind and if u have froyo enhanced rom can u upload that for me or give me a working link...
sorry for bothering u but would appreciate
Still waiting for a ROM for Viewpad 7e. Anyone know of one in development? Even the stock ROM bundled with CWM would be good so that we would have the ability to do a Nandroid backup.
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Cyanogen Mod 9.4, Shadow kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
big_b0sss said:
... using kwbr rom because i have tried cleanviewpad 7 but stuck at welcome screen doesnt work anything then tried lakehouse froyo enhanced but link disabled ... and if u have froyo enhanced rom can u upload that for me or give me a working link...
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Are you making good progress after rooting with custom ROM, learning a bit more about using adB and terminal emulator? I searched my storage bins for what I've kept for the Vpad7 - and I have NO luck yet finding the Froyo enhanced ROM. I did uploaded the EU V1.7b ITE custom ROM to Dropbox, along with the a2sd*.zip file (just in case, you are comfortable & ready to try - after backing things up) The A2SDGUI app is available in Market, just search & download & install up once the EU V1.7 ITE ROM is up.
A2SD does NOT need to be working for the ROM to do its basic functions, just that it will soon run low on internal storage/memory and that's where A2SD come in. If you find it useful, do a CWM backup first , then use the earlier version of CWM to reformat the mSD card again (thus, wiping it clean) and setup a 1MB ext3 partition per detailed instructions. Reboot & reconnect USB, and move/restored all of your saved files/folders/settings, etc. back to the mSD drive.
Next, flash the A2SD program by DT again just to be sure from Recovery - and then Restart into Recovery. Wipe cache & dalvik and boot up again - cross your fingers and A2SD should be up & running - check it with A2SDGUI and/or Titanium Backup will display various memory/partition/storage space & usage (used/free & total)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/64025118/EUViewpad7v1.7b-ITE.zip
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/64025118/apps2sd-2.7.5.3-dt.beta04-signed.zip
Again, I am and will be be responsible for anything if something goes wrong by using & flashing these zip files, they are unchanged or unaltered as I originally downloaded them. I'm simply posting them with the mess created by the multi-upload servers being offline, etc. as many folks are completely at a loss for what to do next. Full credits go to the OP/xda-developers for creating their masterpieces. If you are not comfortable or unsure, please do not proceed or assume the risk - the stock ROM, especially unrooted, isn't bloated by any means at all. There is NO over-clocking at this point for any ITE kernel for the Vpad7, period - none that I know of. Folks, do NOT confuse or try this with Vpad7e (which is a different device, sorry - cannot help at all)
Regards & do post with your results and share, and, if I can help further with the specifics, will be glad to do so.
about the euvpad rom
hi there i am glad that u sugested me that rom but before i try to do anything i just want to ask that which rom is better, im asking u coz u might know as u have tried diffrent rom. i am currently having no issue with kwbr rom however somtimes lag and slowness i know its bocoz vpad has only 600mgh processor so does euvpad rom faster or is there any good thing just wondering...
if euvpad rom is better i will go ahead and intall it.. so kind of waiting on ur reply
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hi there i am glad that u sugested me that rom but before i try to do anything i just want to ask that which rom is better, im asking u coz u might know as u have tried diffrent rom. i am currently having no issue with kwbr rom however somtimes lag and slowness i know its bocoz vpad has only 600mgh processor so does euvpad rom faster or is there any good thing just wondering...
if euvpad rom is better i will go ahead and intall it.. so kind of waiting on ur reply
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Personally, I prefer and continue to use EU V1.7b for ITE, it has support for European languages as well as Asian languages. KWBR only support Euro language and the ROM is more "stripped" down with fewer apps, but it does work nicely "out of the box" with A2SD - downside being that internal memory/storage still seem to run low (once I re-install 50+ apps on my device)
For EU V1.7 - it's using an older version of Android Market, but can be easily updated if one wanted to, and, has a few more "basic" apps pre-installed including Documents To Go - and, by adding "Car Home" - I have a working 7" GPS device in the car when needed (sound volume is low, however due to those tiny stereo speakers) - I have been running it for 5+ months now, very smooth & few, if any, FC or freezes, and, Angry Birds running nicely on it, same with YouTube videos over WiFi connection (my 3G is on Edge network, so speed is SLOW and thus very choppy due to broadband speed, not CPU-related)
If you are running KWBR nicely now, do a Backup from CWM first, wipe cache/dalvik & system next - then flash the EU Rom and setup - to see whether you like it. And, if you do - follow the post's steps that I wrote up a while back and get A2SD running with the earlier verison of CWM for ext3 partition, restore/copy back all the files to the mSD card - and reboot/check for A2SD functionality, hopefully - it works without further tweaks - and I think you will like it.
If not, it's easy enough to get back into Recovery, wipe clean it first (very important to clear all traces) and RESTORE the KWBR image from the mSD, and reboot - and you can continue using it. Set aside 2 or 3 hours to do this slowly & right, and you will find the process educational & informative - and, as I always remind newbies - the rules are simple - Backup, Backup and Backup !!
Cheers & go have fun !
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Hello Guys,
I am pretty much new to Android here (Used to be a Windows Mobile user), although I am starting to read and learn more about it. I felt so happy to be out of the Microsoft Mobile spell, it was horrible and the software just lives in the world of its own, it lags at almost anything and in short, it just cant work.
Alright, so I got my Hero 2 weeks back and I wanted to know a few things, which I hope you can help me with it.
- I have about 60 over applications on my SD card, and I wish to use the MoDaCo ROM, How am I able to backup the applications from the current stock rom and transfer them to SD Card or somewhere else?
( Will Market still recognise the apps I downloaded after I flashed my phone to MoDaCo? )
- One more question, everything when the MoDaCo rom releases a new version, lets say from 2.9 to 3.0, must I reflash and build everything from scratch again?
Thanks A Lot,
Jeremy
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Hello Guys,
I am pretty much new to Android here (Used to be a Windows Mobile user), although I am starting to read and learn more about it. I felt so happy to be out of the Microsoft Mobile spell, it was horrible and the software just lives in the world of its own, it lags at almost anything and in short, it just cant work.
Alright, so I got my Hero 2 weeks back and I wanted to know a few things, which I hope you can help me with it.
- I have about 60 over applications on my SD card, and I wish to use the MoDaCo ROM, How am I able to backup the applications from the current stock rom and transfer them to SD Card or somewhere else?
( Will Market still recognise the apps I downloaded after I flashed my phone to MoDaCo? )
- One more question, everything when the MoDaCo rom releases a new version, lets say from 2.9 to 3.0, must I reflash and build everything from scratch again?
Thanks A Lot,
Jeremy
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hi,
well to answer your questions,
you can install all your applications directly on your sd card using app2sd.(it is incorporated in the modaco roms but bear in mind you have to correctly format ur sd card in ext3 partition for app2sd application to work . Once you've done that , you can flash anything and you'll not have any problem.
2)concerning paid applications, yes. market will automatically recognise applications you bought once you sign in your google account(they'll be recognised but you'll have to download it manually) but paid ones, nope.
3)when you upgrade from the same built( meaning from 2.8 to 3.0 modaco for example) , you dont have to wipe before flashing cause both roms use as base the official 2.73 rom. thus you wont lose any of your settings. However, when you upgrade from a modaco rom to community rom 1.6 , you should normally wipe.(builts are not the same here, one being cupcake and the other eclair)
deeren said:
hi,
well to answer your questions,
you can install all your applications directly on your sd card using app2sd.(it is incorporated in the modaco roms but bear in mind you have to correctly format ur sd card in ext3 partition for app2sd application to work . Once you've done that , you can flash anything and you'll not have any problem.
2)concerning paid applications, yes. market will automatically recognise applications you bought once you sign in your google account(they'll be recognised but you'll have to download it manually) but paid ones, nope.
3)when you upgrade from the same built( meaning from 2.8 to 3.0 modaco for example) , you dont have to wipe before flashing cause both roms use as base the official 2.73 rom. thus you wont lose any of your settings. However, when you upgrade from a modaco rom to community rom 1.6 , you should normally wipe.(builts are not the same here, one being cupcake and the other eclair)
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Thanks A lot for your response, and I have some questions again.
- Where could I find an app to format my SDCard to Ext3? Will my Windows PC still be able to read EXT3?
- You mentioned that market will recognise my downloaded applications after I root the phone right? So, I dont really get it - I have to download it manually? Meaning? ( All my apps are free, no paid )
- Its pleasing to hear that I don't have to wipe when I upgrade to 3.0.
- Oh and something which I missed out, I am supposed to flash a Radio at the same time right? Which one is the best to date? I heard that there was many versions. ( I'm using a GSM Hero)
Sorry for the inconvinience.
Cheers,
Jeremy
Hello Guys,
I'm pretty new to all the Custom Rom things around here...
Yesterday I've installed the new MoDaCo 3.0 version for my hero, i had 2.3 or what so ever. I installed the rom, and then formatted my sd-card up to EXT4 via the adb tool. I'm sorry i can't remember if i first formatted or i first put on the new rom.
The thing is: in the List it says that Apps2SD is fully included in the update. I was not able to find the changes.... i tried it my self afterwards by installing the 2 files with a terminal, but the app2sd says its not working i should read the tutorial.(which i have) although it says 100mb space free now... and before the update all my progs filled up to 30mb.
So Q1: how do i install this version right?
and Q2: i still don't get any animations for my htc Clock (with the flipping pages) and i couldn't find any preferences. how do i get it to work? (and is there a prog where i can choose all my preferences, i get the feel i can't change all the things in the HTC-Preferences Dialog.
I Hope someone understands my problems ;-)
can you please state the exact error message from apps2sd?
it should work automatically on mcr. try to partition your sdcard again (btw i'd suggest ext2), then wipe and reflash mcr. that's it, the rest is taken care of. if you still think you have problems please search for it, there are numerous threads where i explained in details how you can check whether it is working or not.
as for q2: can also be covered by a search. in short: no animations any more.
thanks for the input, search actually did help me out for the clock problem ;-) (no possible on modaco hehe)
and I'll try the formatting and re-rom again, hopefully it works.
thx!
great place here
Here's a quick info-guide to currently available custom rooted ROMS for the VPAD7 in the U.S. market, including one's that are compatible with newer ITE hardware - if you have the N700, A800, etc. this might not be apply (as there are posts & questions here from newer members on a relatively new sub-forum) *** (also, the Viewsonic 10" pads/tabs/etc. are NOT the same = SEARCH first, please ....)
Hopefully, this will help some of you plan your projects while backing up your original ROM - I actually tested them all quickly over 2 days using ClockWorkMod 3.0.2.8 (updated from CWM 2.5.1.2 that most are using here, I believe) by Googlehome.
Froyo Enhanced (non OC version only) OS 2.2.1 - Baseband 3.7_125, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build 1008_3_240 (and it can boot up & rotate in portrait mode) ITE hardware is supported & once installed, boot up to Android setup screen to be activated, skip setup, etc. - ready to go.) Remember to wipe clean system/data/cache, etc. before flashing - save your CWM backup to your computer and/or alternative mSD/usb drives first.
TJ_Style's FM6 ROM - OS 2.2.2 - Baseband 3.7_125, Kernel 2.6.32.9 and Build 5029_3_310 (OC verison does NOT work with ITE) - need a little bit of work, to flash the stock kernel (boot.img) provided in the download links. Or, you can also use the one saved in your Recovery (CWM under Advanced Recovery - restore this immediately after flashing this ROM & before rebooting & starting up the 1st. time) It is very important to do a Backup of your entire ROM first in case something isn't done right - better yet, do a test run to make sure that you can restore properly before experimenting .... it will save time, etc. (updated footnote - it's best to use the "updated.zip with wifi fix in TJ's link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B2DB3VAO and the 2.2.2 boot.img http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DGHF1HY3 linked in the original thread also worked for me, for those of you without your saved original boot.img)
EU V1.7 and 1.7b w. ITE boot.img (and init.D support) by Amalgation - this will work with newer ITE hardware. Please check your device & developer's log w. instructions to download the correct zip file. WiFi connectivity issues fixed (with MAC address n/a & unable to scan/turning off) - flash it first and, if necessary, then reflash EUv1.7/b version as applicable, and WiFi should work (as least for me) - as always, wipe/clear dalvik, cache & system clean first, reboot & then flash the zip file ---- please, BACKUP as precaution & S.O.P.
The following custom ROMS, based on my actual tests & flashing, including efforts to patch/update boot.img, etc. could NOT get my VPAD7 with ITE to boot past the Android screen & continue to initial setup, etc.
CVPAD7 V1.0 (Cleanviewpad)
Flint V1.0 (did restore from own boot.img & get some screen response, but it's not a functioning ROM, so ....)
Wellcom A800 "stock" firmware (didn't work as flashed - could try the patch boot.img ?? once rooted, I commented on original linked post ....)
As for restoring your device to stock/factory state (if case you've "accidentally bricked it) the Viewsonic site has several *.nbo file to restore (flash by using SUTL provided via your PC) - then you need to root it again using the SuperOneClick or GingerBreak apk methods, etc. But, only one file will work with ITE devices, as far as I know - FM6 3350_0_1008_A01.nb0 & just released recently, all others are for non-ITE VPAD7's.
Comments, sugestions & questions, additions to this working "guide" in progress are welcomed & appreciated - since we got a XDA users from around the world, let's share our wisdom & knowledge. This VPAD7 is one of the few, if any, 7" tablet with both wifi & GSM/3G features, the CPU is slow by today's standard & the "X" model with faster processor is being released, so the user bases will continue to grow - waiting for our expert resident developers to cook up Gingerbread since Honeycomb is most likely out of the question for obvious reasons .... Thanks & have a nice day !
For Reference: my VPAD7 was using Froyo 2.2.2 (stock, rooted & striped of certain non-critical apps via Titanium Backup) 2.6.32.9 and Build 1008_3_350, SW Ver 3.41, FM6-001 and HWVer 107. Code M & Production Date 3/24/2011. Using ADW Launcher 1.3.6 Standalone, App2SD Free (V2.32) from AZSoft Technology . (all downloaded via Google Market (updated to 3.1.3 with apk) plus "WidgetSoid" to easily shutdown, reboot & get into Recovery.
For Car Home, the linked files can be installed to work with Vpad7 - it will allow for screen to stay on, important when using Navigation (Maps) and other Car Applications - as in most Android smartphones - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796439 - use Astro or ES File Explorer to install the apps. Enjoy!
Thanks for the info, I have tried the custom roms as well, but could not get any to boot past the initial "tap android to start" thing, there was no screen response at all. Thing is I have hwver 106 which I was under the assumption was non ITE. I think we need to create a post that can be stickied containing all relevent info, ie the roms available (which you have covered), the differecnces in hwvers etc,
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Thanks for the info, I have tried the custom roms as well, but could not get any to boot past the initial "tap android to start" thing, there was no screen response at all. Thing is I have hwver 106 which I was under the assumption was non ITE. I think we need to create a post that can be stickied containing all relevent info, ie the roms available (which you have covered), the differecnces in hwvers etc,
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Hmmm, so yours being v106 has ITE too, okay - try flashing TJ_Style's ROM & "patched" it with one's original saved boot.img as suggested. It works for me running v107 ITE. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093440&page=10 or use this posted in original thread - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DGHF1HY3 (which I tested to work on mine with ITE hardware)
Thank you Letitride.
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Thank you Letitride.
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thankks
indyend said:
Thank you Letitride.
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thankks
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Folks - please be sure to credit & thank these ROM's developers that made it possible for us to enjoy, I'm just trying to compile or put info together in one spot, so that we do not have to start new threads all over, again & again.
When possible, try NOT to use PM so that what we all learn can be shared in the open by everyone else, but if necessary & appropriate, contacts via PM are okay.
Chances are most of you know it already - but, for a few tablet newcomers posting newbie questions for help - I'm using the following Apps from Market and find these to be useful to get more "fun" out of the Vpad7 series - as always, do a CWM and Titanium Backup before hand (and, on a regular basis) just in case something go wrong - you can easily recover & NOT lose your important data, settings & files. Tips - use a spare 4GB mSD card to experiment & flash, do a full setup once you got it "right" when flashing new ROMs.
1. App2SD (by Sam Lu or AZSoft Technology) free up device's internal storage space/memory - 50 Apps installed & 30 MB available.
2. VTL.Launcher - easy to use in portrait (vertical) mode as the V prefer landscape, but some Apps look better otherwise & enough screen displayed w. keyboard popped up.
3. WidgetSoid - up to 10 customized wideget, easy accessible from one of the (Main) screen, i.e. WiFi on/off, Mobile data on/off, Brightness, Screen ON, Airplane Mode, Reboot (option for Recovery, Hot Reboot, etc. instead of just Power Off only)
4. Fancy Widgets v3.4.1 (Android Does) for Clock & Weather
5. MultiLing keyboard (plugins for many languages/fonts & numerous customization - including Asian languages)
6. Using Maps 5.2 which I find to be stable (latest is 5.10) and Google Market rolled back to 2.x (latest 3.15 is too big in file size) - otherwise, device will run low in space ....
Have fun with it - 2 newer screenshots to share with what I've done to mine, just imagine the possibilities
Hi Letitride,
I am using TJ_Style's FM6 ROM with the original boot.img as i have a newer VPad, the problem i have is i cant move any apps to the sd card, from what i read it has something to do with init.d in the boot image?
Is there a way i can change this to get app2sd to work?
Thanks for all the info.
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using TJ_Style's FM6 ROM with the original boot.img as i have a newer VPad, the problem i have is i cant move any apps to the sd card, from what i read it has something to do with init.d in the boot image?
Is there a way i can change this to get app2sd to work?
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My suggestions, it's easiest to "experiment" with a 2nd. mSD card, 4GB will do to try & setup App2SD with a 1MB partition - once it's working, you can use your regular mSD card, 8GB would be my minimum, and I'm beginning to run below 50% with a faster 16GB mSD card (keep in mind the Vpad7 support 32GB)
Okay, are you using DT's App2SD which I believe only work with overclocked kernel and init.d - devices with ITE multi-touch capacitative screen (newer OS 2.2.2 / possibly some with 2.2 - HWVer 107 or 106) - DT's Apps will NOT work (I'm not sure if you flash that FM6 ROM as is, or did you use your own saved IMG or also flash the 2.2.2 boot image ??)
Another option is to use a different App2SD from Google Market, I'm personally using App2SD ver 2.33 (1214) from AZSoft Technology - and, I have over 35 Apps on the mSD card including my Angry Birds for fun, Moon+ Reader, TB, Astro & Translate, etc. That still leave about 20 non-movable Apps with the internal ROM/storage - just 30MB free out of 171.5 MB - but lot better than initial setup, since mine is loaded with Google Voice, FaceBook, Gmail, YouTube, Twitter, etc.) *** Same App2SD running with GingerBread is much more efficient, leaving my HTC smartphone with over 90MB free space - Froyo just isn't as "cooperative" or getting along with efforts to move things over to free up extra space. Not endorsing the above Apps, please check & try out different ones from GM and decide for yourself ....
Others might have suggestions, please feel free to comment & share what's working - hope this is helpful to you.
Cheers & let's have FUN !
Footnote - postscript, a new EU V1.6 ROM has been posted with ITE support, you might want to try it since it has init.D support - and should work (Caution: except possible WiFi issues,) or, use the newest V1.6 (regular customized) ROM - you will need to prepare & reformat the SD card first, so please BACKUP your data, etc. etc. Good Luck !
Hi,
how can i found which HWVersion i have?
Model: ViewPad7
Android: 2.2
Baseband: PR3.7_128
Kernel: Apps_2.632.9
Build: 4027_3_16R
Model: VS13761
F!rsT S0uL said:
Hi,
how can i found which HWVersion i have?
Model: ViewPad7
Android: 2.2
Baseband: PR3.7_128
Kernel: Apps_2.632.9
Build: 4027_3_16R
Model: VS13761
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It's simple, turn off your device. Hold down the left Volume button key on top while pressing the Power button on the left, it should boot up in FTM Mode and display your Hardware & Software Verisons and Build info. To exit, use a small pin to gently push in the Reset button on the lower edge, the smallest & closet to the side.
Most likely, yours did NOT came with ITE - you will know once you flash one of the custom ROM & you cannot go past the Android activation screen & the screen does not respond.
Thanks! That works!
SWVer=3.16R
Model: FM6-001
HWVer: 106
I have no ITE HW. The Costum ROM works great.
What is the difference between the normal and ITE HW?
CM9 port
Hey guys,
Does anyone know if it's possible to port CM9 to the VPAD7, 107 w/ ITE?
Also, does it have an ARMv11 or ARMv6 processor?
I saw on one site that it's v6 but ViewSonic's product page says v11 in the Specs (see link below)
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/vpad7.htm
I'm very new to Android Development but I'm looking at getting involved to update this tablet from Froyo. I could probably live without HW accel and/or camera/camcorder functionality if everything else were to be possible.
I'm looking to follow this guide:
[GUIDE] How to port Stock, GB, CM7, CM9 Based ROMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598713
Thanks!
Hello to everyone;
To start with I suppose I must introduce myself:
My name is Manu from México and I am a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Ace since three months ago.
During this time I had played with it and its stock ROM with 2.3.4 from carrier Telcel, I rooted it and removed bloatware from the carrier, the result was really nice; even thou after some apps the internal space run out, and therefore the responsiveness of my phone also got cluttered.
About a week ago or so I decided to go beyond and flashed "CyanogenMod 7.1-cooper-KANG-RC1 Android 2.3.7" so I tested it for a while and even thou I found many improvements, many bugs were unbearable for the phone use I’m used to; so I switched back to a Stock Rom and flashed "S5830SERKPO" with 2.3.5. and my regional modem.
In addition I did this process to Deodex + root "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118048&highlight=DEODEX” the result in my personal opinion is very good, but I’m back to the beginning. IM RUNNING OUT OF SPACE FOR INTERNAL STORAGE AND THE PHONE STARTS TO ACT LAGGY
I have read about s2e, link2sd and darktremor a2sd; where is require to partition your SD (which I already have also done with CMW at no avail) and I have finally ended up with a program called Install Manager 3.5.1 which promises to do move apps to SD (as far as they are executed locally from an .apk file and not market)
So... after this entire intro, and to avoid any flaming against me: I have read many many posts and have ended up overwhelmed and more confused.
¿Can someone please help me into the best way (in terms of stability and performance) to manage my apps to the SD card with a stock ROM?
(If possible a detailed explanation please, remember I have Stock "S5830SERKPO" with 2.3.5. and my regional modem)
Thanks a lot.
Also let me say I had read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172684
But I get lost into "make sure the rom supports it" and therefore not sure if this applies to S5830SERKPO 2.3.5
Well, seems that my post is getting to much attention yet... still, I have an update; today during the course of the day, two times the phone screen turns off and it does not come back until I remove the battery.
The phone continues to work... (the radio still plays, calls continue, etc) just the screen turns off without any means to turn it on.
Hope someone can guide into how to find a better solution for my need.
Probably the easiest way to fix that is to install a ROM from the dev section (make sure it supports A2SD) Cyanogenmod is not official for our Ace, wich means lots of bugs, but other Customs Roms should be ok for you.
Create a ext4 and swap with CWM in your sd card (reboot into recovery, advanced, create sd partitions) Open the A2SD app and turn the swap on, move applications.
Hello, I'm a new member here. Been reading for the past few days on this forum and I have a few questions.
First of all I have my phone for a month now and I got fed up with the little internal space, so about 4 days ago I decided to Root my phone with the "upd_1.zip" file. After that I flashed the CWM4 on it and whiped my battery data.
I meanwhile bought titanium backup also and moved few not so essential apps to the sd card via titanium backup (im not sure if this creates the needed partition on the SD card or not though? do i need to do it proprerly or is it good as is?)
To get to the point:
My main problem is that the phone since it got rooted started to "forget" it's settings... mainly what bugs me is the Contacts get unlinked every time i reboot the phone, accounts get unlinked, my adw launcher forgets it's theme (this also happens without reboot), my yahoo email doesn't notify me properly, and apps in general don't seem to work properly anymore... (i also thought it might be from the app move to sd card, but i left the launcher for example on the phone, also haven't touched the contacts app...so i don't know)
How can I fix this? Will a new ROM help me fix these problems?
If yes, can you recommend me any good roms? I was looking a lot at cyanogen mod and ice cream sunday, but i cannot decide which one to get because i'm not sure which one is the most stable one of them?
What matters most for me in a rom is probably to be stable without too many bugs, to run flash if possible and to be more responsive than my current stock 2.3.3 rom. I don't really use the stock apps/gps stuff either, except maybe the youtube app, camera and the market app
My other request is please someone write down how to install a damn rom for noobs without any abreviations because the developers' install description is really vague and abstract in many cases (for the Cyanogen mod or ICSunday please)
My phone runs:
S5840XWKP6
kernel
2.6.35.7-perf-CL313173
[email protected]#1
GB.XWKPJ
Thanks, Joker
Hello Mate
Whatever custom ROM you flash to will have a bug or two but they aren't anything serious thats just the thing with custom Rom's.
Installing Rom's is very easy as long as your phone is rooted (as you have already done) and you have CWM (clockwork mod recovery tool 5.xx not 4.xx) as you have said. There is a problem with CWM 4.xx with the Galaxy Ace it tends not to work properly.
All Rom's are downloaded from links on this website, copied to your SD card as a zip file (which it's downloaded as) then applied by using the CWM tool which appears in your apps after you have installed it.
There are lots of step by step instructions of how to do this just google "how to root galaxy ace" or "how to install CWM 5" or "how to install custom ROM" do you get my drift?
I'm using custom Ice cream sunday CM7.2 from the development section of this forum. It's fast got only what you need in a Rom and has hardly any bugs.
Do some reading my friend i've flashed my phone about 50 in the 2 months i've had it just testing ROM's but i like the one i have now.
Cool, thanks for the reply mate, do u have any idea about the problem i'm having lately by losing my settings?
I was asking for the how to flash guide because of statements like these:
"then install zip
after install, go through set up then set oc if you use and any other settings then reboot."
which makes no sense to me, go through what set up and what's an OC... and what other settings?.... get my drift?
And i'm currently downloading "theMyth" rom to test out... hope it turns out, it'll be my first custom rom
If your using clock work mod 4, it's not saving anything because it doesn't work with the galaxy ace i only found out after it messed up my phone and of course the back up of my settings didn't work!
OC means over clocked cpu application, yes you can over clock the cpu just the same as a pc or laptop make it run faster etc but it's not advised unless you know what your doing or you could fry it.
You definately need CWM 5 installed before you go flashing any new roms. Also have a good read of the reviews for a ROM before you try it etc that gives you all the info you need to know if you will get on with it or not.
uhm yeah... just flashed themyth on my phone and redownloaded titanium backup and it doesn't show up on my apps list, wtf
Make sure your installing apps to your phone and not your SD card??
Also check CWM has changed to version 5xx etc.
still if i would be installing to my sd card shouldn't it show up on my app draws or whatever it's called? on market i don't have "open" option only "uninstall"
Ahh yes i had this problem. Some custom roms need google apps (gapps) installed for your phone to receive stuff from the market.
Do you see the Andriod Market App? Can you sign in?
this is what i was telling you earlier depending on whos Rom you are installing depends what things they've taken out or left in. If it's taken out you have to download some or the apps again to get other things to work.
yup... i redownloaded it from the market, but "open" wouldn't show up, luckily i had the app on my dropbox too and i managed to start the restore apps on it now, im curious what happens when restore will finish
it worked afterall, im happy atm
cool mate you will learn alot by trying different roms but the basic process for flashing is always the same.
Hi guys!
I've been reading your comments on this thread and now i have a lot of questions!:
1) I have installed 4.0.0.9 but according to cooltt it's better CWM 5.x.x, how i can install it now?
2) I thought like jokerman170 to install TheMythICS but now i seeing that he has had problems, how you solved it? Which version you downloaded?
thanks in advanced!!
u can flash it just like the 4, i don't really like this rom, looks like a stupid theme and i got 256 rating on quadrant :| wtf
i downlaoded the TheMyth beta 2 full
icsunday2 here i come
icsunday2 it's difficult to install for a newbie like me and some people have had problems with this rom.
Why TheMyth is bad?
sorry for my english
it wasn't too fast and was kinda buggy and low quality imo, ICSunday is cool, but can't really log onto my wi-fi yet, working on it now
EDIT: worked with second try, really impressed with ICS2 atm
Okay mate
Ok guys thing is installing icsunday is not tough but u didn't understand what to do.mmmmm use cwm 5 for icsunday and icsunday2 is best rom ever.
sent from my phone
plzzzz hit thanks if I helped you in any means .......
i did use the 5, cause the Myth rom upgrades it for you
Btw could you check out my other thread that i just started.... im kind of a retard...