I got a gen 8 101IT from a friend. Problem with the device is that it boots automatically in recovery and it won't install any update I've tried.
From what my friend can remember is that he first installed SDE and UrukDroid after that. The device worked fine but later he wanted to revert back to android. So he tried to install an original Archos firmware and the install failed.
I'm not entirely sure what exactly did he do at this point, but it seems that the device no longer has SDE. It boots straight to recovery, where I have the options "ok", "update firmware", "repair system", "format system". What I have tried so far is installing the newest firmware, some older firmwares and the SDE, running "format system" between each try ofcourse. Every update fails with "Update failed: (207)" message. I also tried formatting the internal storage to Ext2 and got the same error. I have redownloaded the firmwares multiple times, and I'm quite certain that I have downloaded the correct versions and have the correct filename.
Has anyone got any ideas what might have gone wrong. I'm wondering if it is possible to brick the recovery in a way that it boots but doesn't flash the rom? Also I was wondering if it's normal that after formatting the device and mounting the internal storage on my pc it's totally empty except for the empty folders "Music", "System" and "Video".
Code 207 is displayed when the .aos upgrade file doesn't pass the signature check.
drain the battery and wait before next try
Thanks for the reply mrbelou, I thought it must have something to do with the signature check. Still it seems a bit weird that it wouldn't pass the check, unless the stored signatures are corrupt. I'll try draining the battery and see if it helps, might even disconnect it for a while so I don't have to wait for it to drain by itself.
Draining the battery and even disconnecting it for an hour or so didn't have any effect. I'll have to start researching and hacking a bit more. Already found some of the reverse-engineered stuff, I'll have to keep researching it more. I already started wondering that if the signature check keys for the .aos verification are in the same keystore as the recovery kernel verification key, yet it still boots the recovery kernel...
ARCHOS 101it Android OS anyone???
kugge said:
I got a gen 8 101IT from a friend. Problem with the device is that it boots automatically in recovery and it won't install any update I've tried.
From what my friend can remember is that he first installed SDE and UrukDroid after that. The device worked fine but later he wanted to revert back to android. So he tried to install an original Archos firmware and the install failed.
I'm not entirely sure what exactly did he do at this point, but it seems that the device no longer has SDE. It boots straight to recovery, where I have the options "ok", "update firmware", "repair system", "format system". What I have tried so far is installing the newest firmware, some older firmwares and the SDE, running "format system" between each try ofcourse. Every update fails with "Update failed: (207)" message. I also tried formatting the internal storage to Ext2 and got the same error. I have redownloaded the firmwares multiple times, and I'm quite certain that I have downloaded the correct versions and have the correct filename.
Has anyone got any ideas what might have gone wrong. I'm wondering if it is possible to brick the recovery in a way that it boots but doesn't flash the rom? Also I was wondering if it's normal that after formatting the device and mounting the internal storage on my pc it's totally empty except for the empty folders "Music", "System" and "Video".
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I have the EXACT same problem. I made the mistake of leaving my ARCHOS 101it on near a hot wi-fi connection with third party downloads switched on. It downloaded something that totally wiped out all my apps...got an error message "Sorry! the application Archos (app)(process+com.archos.archoswidget)has stopped...etc"
soooo, I copied my files onto my laptop and re-formatted. Now all I see are those three stinking folders just like you mentioned. I was able to install the SDE and get a workable desktop, but can't access the internet. When I followed with trying to update the firmware I got "Update failed: (1)"
I am by no means programming literate, so I have no idea how to find the root /) file or copy the upgrade to the black screen with little tiny white letters in it (I told you I was STUPID). I don't know what "flash" the drive means (tried googling it and got things about flash players) ...so whoever helps me (PLEASE) will have to be quite specific as to what to do. I also don't know what "brick the recovery" means I believe mounting means hooking the usb cable to my pc. What is "flash the ROM" mean and how do you do it.
Am I asking too much??? Jeanie
UPDATE!!!!! After applying sde versions and trying numerous times to re-download firmware, I finally got my aos back!!! Seems I downloaded the newest version using Chrome and it wasn't copying right, so I followed another forum's advice and used Internet Explorer...it worked!!! Now after a week, I now have a "Like New" Archos 101it. What a learning experience!!!
Nice to hear you fixed your problem jeanuhlik.
I haven't gotten anywhere with mine. Can't remember if I tried downloading the firmware with different browser. I've just been researching omap bootloaders and stuff if I get the time to start hacking together something to unbrick the device. It's not worth the time but it's always interesting to learn new stuff.
maybe some help...
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Nice to hear you fixed your problem jeanuhlik.
I haven't gotten anywhere with mine. Can't remember if I tried downloading the firmware with different browser. I've just been researching omap bootloaders and stuff if I get the time to start hacking together something to unbrick the device. It's not worth the time but it's always interesting to learn new stuff.
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I found that if there were several versions of ( firmware_archos_android_gen8.(2)aos)...you HAVE to delete the (2)...then download it into your archos....that's what finally worked for me! I've been playing on it for almost a whole day now!! Be sure and format and delete any SDE firmware you have in there, a format will not get rid of the SDE, but when you open the white screen it should give you Developers tools (or something like that) then you have the option of deleting the SDE.
I hope I have helped, like I said, I know NOTHING about hacking or anything like that, but I guess I just got lucky, I was ready to ship it off to a computer repair shop (we live about 50 miles away from any town that has anything in it)
Best wishes, Jeanie
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OK. I'm one of the unlucky that used ROM Manager to try to partition my external sd card when, in fact, it partitioned my internal storage.
However, I can't seem to clearly find someone else who has my exact same condition. I had just flashed Eugene's Vibrant8 and installed the paid version of ROM Manager when I messed my phone up this way.
Now, my phone will still boot up into Vibrant8, but each time it boots up, it's like the ROM resets itself. In other words, I have to enter all my gmail info...Anything I had put on my desktop is gone...and basically it looks like it does the first time I installed the ROM.
I can make phone calls and everything that is there seems to work OK. However, I can't install any apps from the Market as it tells me there is not enough space on my phone. When I go to "Settings/SD card and phone storage", it says that I have over 14GB of phone storage, but at the very bottom under "Application Storage - Available space" it says '0.00B'. This of course, coupled with the constantly resetting ROM, is annoying.
I should also mention that I am unable to enter download mode through the hardware as has been documented by many people in this forum (I have tried every which way but loose). I can enter downloader through adb on my laptop, but Odin loses connection as soon as I do.
Has anyone else encountered this situation? I think the solution will be when some genius on the forum figures out how all of us who can't enter downloader through any of the hardware means mentioned on here are suddenly able to. Any insight is very appreciated.
bigragu said:
OK. I'm one of the unlucky that used ROM Manager to try to partition my external sd card when, in fact, it partitioned my internal storage.
However, I can't seem to clearly find someone else who has my exact same condition. I had just flashed Eugene's Vibrant8 and installed the paid version of ROM Manager when I messed my phone up this way.
Now, my phone will still boot up into Vibrant8, but each time it boots up, it's like the ROM resets itself. In other words, I have to enter all my gmail info...Anything I had put on my desktop is gone...and basically it looks like it does the first time I installed the ROM.
I can make phone calls and everything that is there seems to work OK. However, I can't install any apps from the Market as it tells me there is not enough space on my phone. When I go to "Settings/SD card and phone storage", it says that I have over 14GB of phone storage, but at the very bottom under "Application Storage - Available space" it says '0.00B'. This of course, coupled with the constantly resetting ROM, is annoying.
I should also mention that I am unable to enter download mode through the hardware as has been documented by many people in this forum (I have tried every which way but loose). I can enter downloader through adb on my laptop, but Odin loses connection as soon as I do.
Has anyone else encountered this situation? I think the solution will be when some genius on the forum figures out how all of us who can't enter downloader through any of the hardware means mentioned on here are suddenly able to. Any insight is very appreciated.
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try searching for the hidding menu codes. I remember seen one code that will do a hard reset which include reformating the internal drive. if i find it, i will update my post.
Search and you shall find the answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745547
bigragu said:
OK. I'm one of the unlucky that used ROM Manager to try to partition my external sd card when, in fact, it partitioned my internal storage.
However, I can't seem to clearly find someone else who has my exact same condition. I had just flashed Eugene's Vibrant8 and installed the paid version of ROM Manager when I messed my phone up this way.
Now, my phone will still boot up into Vibrant8, but each time it boots up, it's like the ROM resets itself. In other words, I have to enter all my gmail info...Anything I had put on my desktop is gone...and basically it looks like it does the first time I installed the ROM.
I can make phone calls and everything that is there seems to work OK. However, I can't install any apps from the Market as it tells me there is not enough space on my phone. When I go to "Settings/SD card and phone storage", it says that I have over 14GB of phone storage, but at the very bottom under "Application Storage - Available space" it says '0.00B'. This of course, coupled with the constantly resetting ROM, is annoying.
I should also mention that I am unable to enter download mode through the hardware as has been documented by many people in this forum (I have tried every which way but loose). I can enter downloader through adb on my laptop, but Odin loses connection as soon as I do.
Has anyone else encountered this situation? I think the solution will be when some genius on the forum figures out how all of us who can't enter downloader through any of the hardware means mentioned on here are suddenly able to. Any insight is very appreciated.
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This is in the wrong section, should be in Q&A... but you should probably use ODIN and the corresponding files to go back to stock, and make sure you check the box in ODIN that says "RE-PARTITION", then re-root your phone and blah blah blah haha. every thing you need should be here sir . Next time post in Q&A please.
Odin, Odin, Odin.
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try searching for the hidding menu codes. I remember seen one code that will do a hard reset which include reformating the internal drive. if i find it, i will update my post.
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I gotcha covered.
http://www.talkandroid.com/13268-se...mours,+and+Updates)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Thanks for the responses. Still searching.
Thanks everyone for their replies. I am sorry if this is in the wrong section.
I have thoroughly read all of the threads about ways to fix my problem. My main issue seems to be that I cannot use Odin because I cannot get into downloader using the various button combinations suggested (including battery/no battery, sim card/no sim card, no sdcard, etc..). The only way I can get my particular phone into downloader is through adb which is installed on my laptop. When I hook up my phone via usb to my laptop, Odin recognizes my phone, but as soon as enter downloader through adb, Odin loses connection. I'm guessing the only way for Odin to recognize my phone while in downloader is through the hardware entry method - Has anyone had success with Odin recognizing their phone when entering downloader through adb? If so, this could also be key for me.
None of the codes on talkandroid.com worked, but I will keep searching to see if there additional codes somewhere in the forums.
I have the same problem on my home computer... I have to call up one of 2 buddies to use their computer when I mess up too bad... just switch to a different computer and see if that helps..
I know it sucks to have to make a new friend just to borrow their computer...
here is what I do for adb.
1: start odin up and load the files needed for the flash ( pit and tar ) but dont hit start yet.
2: Now launch adb and type - adb reboot download
3: Now go back to oden and your phone should be listed.. If it is hit start and it should flash fine.
Thats how I do it anyways.
jonathan3579 said:
I gotcha covered.
http://www.talkandroid.com/13268-se...mours,+and+Updates)&utm_content=Google+Reader
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I made a prog to make these code menu's easy access: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772690
As for the OP just keep reading and trying things. I got in to download mode by shutting down the phone and while it is shutting down hold the vup and vdown buttons.
Worked!
tweezit said:
here is what I do for adb.
1: start odin up and load the files needed for the flash ( pit and tar ) but dont hit start yet.
2: Now launch adb and type - adb reboot download
3: Now go back to oden and your phone should be listed.. If it is hit start and it should flash fine.
Thats how I do it anyways.
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This worked! Thank you so much. I thought I was doing this, but there must have been something off with the order that I was doing things. Back to normal. Thanks again and thanks to everyone for trying to help. Former G1 owner, now on Vibrant.
Not a problem at all I am just glad I actully helped
I have a 80 G9 (16GB) . It came with 3.2.79, I updated to 3.2.80 when it came out.
I successfully rooted 3.2.80 using information from this site.
This weekend I tried to update to the new 4.0.4. The update seemed to "hang", and I ended up forcing a power-off.
I subsequently used the recovery menu to do a full system format, and then tried to reinstall the 4.0.4 firmware - I've tried this a few times and each time it *seems* to be successful. After copying the AOS file to the device over USB, and selecting "ok", it says to leave the USB connected, a progress bar winds its way across the bottom of the screen, and then it reboots.
However, each time when it tries to boot, it just sits at the animated boot logo and never proceeds further. I've even tried letting it sit overnight - when I checked it in the morning after allowing it 6+ hours, it was STILL just sitting there rolling that bright bar across the "ARCHOS" logo..
I've tried to go back to 3.2.80, it gives an "update failed" on that every time I try.
I did the "remove developer edition" in the recovery menu, thinking perhaps the official firmware was balking on a 'rooted' device. Reformat, recopy AOS file, reboot, still no cigar..
I tried downloading the AOS file again, no luck..
Am I now the not-so-proud owner of a flat shiny brick? Is there some other procedure I can try? Has anyone else experienced this?
ANY advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
If anyone needs more details or other info just let me know.
1. Download update .aos again (just to be sure)
2. Boot to recovery
3. Select Reset Android option
4. Install update
I hope this helps
gen_scheisskopf said:
1. Download update .aos again (just to be sure)
2. Boot to recovery
3. Select Reset Android option
4. Install update
I hope this helps
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I've already done 2,3,4 several times. I managed to get a hold of someone at Archos that said that the file gets validated when it goes to update, and I'd get an error if it was corrupt. It doesnt give me an error there, it accepts the file.
As I'm currently on a slow hotel Internet connection, does anyone have an md5sum or sha1sum of their ICS .aos file I can use to validate mine against? (Annoying that Archos doesnt include a hash on their site)
Update .aos file is digitally signed (this also includes checksums of contents). If signature check fails recovery will not flash it.
My guess is that you'll have to give tablet to service unfortunately
tapatalked from Desire
In case anyone cares, I did in fact end up sending it back, and they sent me a replacement.
The replacement had ICS on it, and has in fact since OTA's another update without any problem.
Megadave123 said:
In case anyone cares, I did in fact end up sending it back, and they sent me a replacement.
The replacement had ICS on it, and has in fact since OTA's another update without any problem.
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I cant believe you got through to support. I have been trying for the best part of 3 months and got no reply. I am new to XDA since I recently got a HTC Sensation. Saw that we have this section here for Archos G9s. Got my ''broken'' one out of storage and rooted and flashed it with a custom ROM. And it works again. Surprised since I had the exact same issue you got but I was not rooted when updating.
Hi there, i'm only really posting this out of desperation, I'm at my absolute wit's end with this tablet and i honestly can't suss out what's wrong with it anymore
I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20032494&postcount=2 to try and install CWM and it worked, CWM is running and uses 6.0.12 i believe the version is without looking.
UNFORTUNATELY now i can't access anything via CWM, i can't mount, open or format any of the internal stuff like system, cache, log, emmc ect. I've tried reflashing different versions of CWM with no success via ADB, they just quite simply don't seem to be taking hold no matter how many times i reboot or reflash and also i can't boot into the OS anymore, which really sucks since it won't accept anything i try flash to it.
Now here's the real slap in the testes, The original firmware recovery seems to be now gone meaning i can't put the device into software update or firmware recovery or anything to try flashing with Livesuit, i'm sure there's something i'm missing somewhere can anybody help? Livesuit definately detects SOMETHING is going on when i hold the volume buttons and hammer the power button, my system beeps and LiveSuit pops up, but it only displays a blank error message which i'll take a screenie of, from there it refuses to do anything else.
I've also tried using USBDeview or whatever it's called to remove every trace of a driver related to anything remotely Android and gone that route but no luck again.
I've looked into and read (and re-re-re-re-read) every single post i can find about this but the threads have either gone or died out
EDIT - Another quick think i forgot to mention was that if i try to view the partitions or hardware info via ADB i get extremely limited info back which i'll post in as well when i get chance
Hello,
I wish I could explain my problem quickly and clearly, but I lost count on the amount of times I wiped, flashed and reset my Tablet so... I just hope someone comes up with a genius idea, because I'm desperate. I've tried everything.
Today I decided I wanted to try and find a better ROM I could install on my Ainol Tablet, and after doing some research I found out there was a 10.1 version of Cyanogenmod that was apparently quite popular.
I followed a tutorial I found on slatedroid.com (Flashed CM 10.1, Gapps and compatibility file) and only after I found out I just flashed a ROM built for the previous model of my tablet. When I reset it it came up as if it had done a Factory reset (same firmware but everything came up in chinese).
Then I went on and managed to find a tutorial for mine; repeated the process.
Right after doing that I re-read the tutorial (I would love to attach the link but I am a new user and am not allowed to...) and realised I was supposed to update my stock firmware to the latest version before flashing CM on it (apparently so they had the same kernel). Luckily, I had made a backup with TWRP so I went back to it and went looking on my PC for said firmware.
When I managed to find it, I realised the wifi on my tablet was gone. Whenever I switch it on, it goes back off after a few seconds. So no internet.
Then I thought I could just get that update file from my PC and copy it through USB. But that wasn't working either, my laptop will not recognise it whenever I plug it. The tablet won't even recognise a USB flashdrive.
Lastly, I realised there was a miniSD card port so I tried getting the file in through that as well. In this case, the tablet displayed a "preparing SD card" message but nothing happened afterwards...
I'm completely stuck. I have tried several times going back to Factory settings through TWRP, or reloading that backup I made, erasing Dalvik/Cache every single time, but the problems are still there. Everything else seems to be working though...
I did some research and it does look like I flashed a ROM with the wrong kernel so all the drivers are gone... (When the tablet is off and charging it displays a battery that used to stand vertically. Now it comes up horizontally...).
If that was the case, would anyone have any clue on anything I could do to fix it? Any files I could get rid of? Or maybe some secret menu on TWRP I haven't taken into account...?
Any ideas would be extremely appreciated. Please help! :'(
Thanks in advance.
This problem has been driving me absolutely mental. About 2 months ago, I tried to root my Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 by T-Mobile (it was an old device anyways), I used the Odin method, and while it was installing, it said that the process was successful, and I saw it all come through. However, when my device restarted, it was stuck at "Starting apps..." for about an hour, so I tried restarting. Then it was stuck on the T-Mobile logo for 1.5 hours. I did a hard wipe/reset, and it was fine... for about a week.
The funny thing about it is, after I did the hard reset, certain bugs would happen, a different bug each time. (For example, Google Play apps would be stuck at "installing", screenshots wouldn't save, apps would crash repeatedly, etc) So if I tried to restart, it wouldn't fix it, but instead it would bootloop. I have to hard reset/wipe my whole system each time it happens, and it drives me up the friggin wall.
I saw online that you can try flashing your system by installing the default drivers onto your computer, and install it on your system through Odin. (or something like that, I'm not that professional at mobile technology) Awesome. Just one problem.. I have looked everywhere and I can't find the driver specifically for my system. I have looked for the driver ever since the problem got worse and I found out about this information, but I found nothing.
If anyone has any idea on how you can help, please respond as soon as you can. Thank you very much.
iamnekro said:
This problem has been driving me absolutely mental. About 2 months ago, I tried to root my Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 by T-Mobile (it was an old device anyways), I used the Odin method, and while it was installing, it said that the process was successful, and I saw it all come through. However, when my device restarted, it was stuck at "Starting apps..." for about an hour, so I tried restarting. Then it was stuck on the T-Mobile logo for 1.5 hours. I did a hard wipe/reset, and it was fine... for about a week.
The funny thing about it is, after I did the hard reset, certain bugs would happen, a different bug each time. (For example, Google Play apps would be stuck at "installing", screenshots wouldn't save, apps would crash repeatedly, etc) So if I tried to restart, it wouldn't fix it, but instead it would bootloop. I have to hard reset/wipe my whole system each time it happens, and it drives me up the friggin wall.
I saw online that you can try flashing your system by installing the default drivers onto your computer, and install it on your system through Odin. (or something like that, I'm not that professional at mobile technology) Awesome. Just one problem.. I have looked everywhere and I can't find the driver specifically for my system. I have looked for the driver ever since the problem got worse and I found out about this information, but I found nothing.
If anyone has any idea on how you can help, please respond as soon as you can. Thank you very much.
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What you read in the internet means re-flashing your stock rom (system), that is the fix for your problem, the way to do it is to download and install Samsung USB drivers if you hadn't done that already, and Download stock rom from here or here search your model number in the search box and choose the stock rom based on your country, and flash with Odin, it's pretty much the same way you tried to root using CF-ROOT method:
1-you boot into download mode (volume down + home button + power button)
2-and then connect your phone to PC.
3-open Odin and uncheck everything except "auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" (you should find it like that already), make sure your phone is recognized by Odin, you will see a blue box with a message saying "0:[COMX]" where X is a number.
4-press AP (or PDA in some versions) locate your stock rom which should be in .md5 format, and choose it, then 5-press start.
6-wait for the process to finish (takes a while) and then the phone should reboot itself and you will get a message in Odin saying "Reset!"
PS: you must register on the sites to download..bad thing i know but it's obligation.
Searched both of these websites for the drivers, found nothing.. I've been searching the internet for hours and not one driver was found. Extremely disappointed.
iamnekro said:
Searched both of these websites for the drivers, found nothing.. I've been searching the internet for hours and not one driver was found. Extremely disappointed.
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Give me your model number.
Sorry found it in the thread title
@iamnekro
That is the link from the first site:
SM-T337T latest firmware android 5.1.1
That is the link from the second site:
SM-T337T latest firmware android 5.1.1
Obviously you didn't search at all...LOL
PS: It's called Stock Firmware or Stock ROM.... not Drivers
Register on any of the sites first to download.
And press the thanks button please
Regards Migo
I'll have to close the thread.. my computer isn't that advanced and is low on space anyways...
iamnekro said:
I'll have to close the thread.. my computer isn't that advanced and is low on space anyways...
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It doesn't need any advanced computer and only the size of the stock rom and Odin, it's no big deal.