Hi folks, first up, apologies for starting a new thread, but i am completely lost and couldn't find any solution online and wasn't sure which thread to post this in. So here is my situation
So, i upgraded my mediapad x1 to 7D-501u a week ago, and it was working well. While on it, i rooted it and did the following tweaks
1. to install google apps i did the tweak at the following link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2757537 (which is 1. Go to the following folder 2. / cust / channel / charm_china_u / xml / 3. You will find the file UNSTALL_APK.XML 4. Rename it to : UNSTALL_APK.XML.OLD)
2. I changed the DPI to 400 by changing build.prop
Then, i wanted to give the phone to my sister and did a full factory reset (without undoing the changes above). Now, none of the keyboards work after the reboot, (Huwaei keyboard is all messed up resolution wise, if i choose any of the other keyboards they FC). I tried reinstalling the rom itself, but it give me an error saying unable to mount update.app
Any ideas on how to proceed? I am stuck right now.
Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard&hl=en
this keyboard usually works on all dpi settings.
ashish1607 said:
Install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard&hl=en
this keyboard usually works on all dpi settings.
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Hi Ashish, thanks for that, but currently i am unable to type anything on the phone that has been factory reset, so i havent been able to setup my google id, havent been able to download anything in the play store etc. I was just wondering if there was a way to overcome that problem of the update.app not being mounted.
When i try to update, it gives me a message saying update file found, but cannot mount update.app
Hi,
Try to connect your x1 to your PC with Hisuite software installed on your PC. If your x1 can connect with Hisuite, you can then reflash your firmware again (I hope).
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Hi Ashish, thanks for that, but currently i am unable to type anything on the phone that has been factory reset, so i havent been able to setup my google id, havent been able to download anything in the play store etc. I was just wondering if there was a way to overcome that problem of the update.app not being mounted.
When i try to update, it gives me a message saying update file found, but cannot mount update.app
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Are you trying to reflash the firmware from within the OS? If yes, you are getting the error because you have rooted.
You will need to put update.app into a folder named 'dload' then put the folder at the root directory of your SD card, switch off the phone and force flash.
You can force flash by holding both the vol up and down, and the power on buttons concurrently, when you see the screen lit up, do not release the buttons yet, only let go of them when flashing starts.
At the end of the flash, you will / may be asked to removed the SD card (if you were not asked, pull the card out when the phone reboots, else it will attempt to flash again).
bthoven said:
Hi,
Try to connect your x1 to your PC with Hisuite software installed on your PC. If your x1 can connect with Hisuite, you can then reflash your firmware again (I hope).
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Thanks a lot. I managed to install a new keyboard and adjust the resolution and stuff. But i am now not able to upgrade or install a different rom version. Once it enters recovery mode i keep getting this same message below.
ERROR:update_package_exist, /sdcard/dload/update.app not mounted
i tried updating using the sd card, i tried using the hisuite software etc. I undid the unstall_apk xml thing, and changed the resolution back, but still no luck. Any pointers will help
boysha8 said:
Thanks a lot. I managed to install a new keyboard and adjust the resolution and stuff. But i am now not able to upgrade or install a different rom version. Once it enters recovery mode i keep getting this same message below.
ERROR:update_package_exist, /sdcard/dload/update.app not mounted
i tried updating using the sd card, i tried using the hisuite software etc. I undid the unstall_apk xml thing, and changed the resolution back, but still no luck. Any pointers will help
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Please Format your SD card as NTFS.AT unzip your ROM from Huawei website.(B010 version recommaded).and gointo systemupdate and selcet local
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This is a new ipad2 imitation, i'm interested but need community support please:
it is on HSN, these are the specs :
Specs
Model #:
i10-h
Operating System:
Google Android 2.2
Processor:
Samsung A8 Cortex 1GHz
Display:
9.7"; 1024 x 768 resolution; 4:3 aspect ratio
Dynamic RAM:
512MB DDR
Memory Storage:
4GB built-in
Memory Expansion:
microSD card slot
Wireless Networking:
802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
Ports:
(1) HDMI output
(2) USB 2.0
(1) 3.5mm earphone jack
Battery:
Lithium-ion 6800 mAh
Measurements:
Approx. 9.64"L x 7.55"W x 0.47"H
Weight:
Approx. 0.8 lb.
Listing:
UL
Country of Origin:
China
I can not vouch for other methods but I have rooted this tablet with SuperOneClick ver. 2.1.1. If you leave "Exploit" on "auto" and click "root" you will be pleasantly surprised. Took me two tries, but if you turn on usb debugging in settings and leave the screen timeout on 30min your golden. Happy rooting.... I'm also uploading a google apps zip file. I unzipped it and installed all the files in the corresponding places to get a working Android Market. I used Android Commander to move the files & install apk's. *NOTE* You need to install the apps in the "/sysem/app" folder in this order...
1. GoogleServicesFramework.apk
2. OneTimeInitializer.apk
3. SetupWizard.apk
4. Talk.apk
5. Vending.apk
6. Gmail.apk
7. Maps.apk
After... Restart, Connect to wifi, and launch Market. You will be prompted to sign in to google. Then you will see Market License blah blah blah...
*Use the attached zip not the one at the following link* But use this link as a guide if you need it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827209
Have fun.
*Zip File Link*
http://www.mediafire.com/download/d85zjeb9b43j9do/gapps-hdpi-20100817-Impression_10.zip
****THIS METHOD WORKED FOR MY IMPRESSION 10 MODEL # i10-50, but UNTESTED by me on other models****
***EDIT*** Sorry guys... you were unlucky because I forgot something crucial.... THE DARN ADB DRIVER.... You will need to go into the device manager and right click the "Android" device with exclamation mark & click update driver. Search for the driver and point the installer to this folder should work on 32 & 64 bit if my edits are correct... Tested on 64 bit Windows 7.
DRIVER
http://www.mediafire.com/?lzrwj65da0c5c63
Also when you install those "/system/app" files above use Android Commanders "Installer" and install them one at a time in the order above. AND AFTER YOU RESTART USE LAUNCHER AND NOT SETUP OR YOU CAN'T ACTIVATE YOUR WIFI.
I tried both methods,
SuperOneClick and Gingerbreak both did not work.
The table is running android 2.3.1.
wonkastocks said:
I tried both methods,
SuperOneClick and Gingerbreak both did not work.
The table is running android 2.3.1.
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Do you have usb debugging turned on, and did you use the latest version of SuperOneClick. For me it stalled when my screen timeout was to short and locked me out of my tablet when the screen cut off. Second time around it looked like it was going to fail, stalled and then prompted me to ok the install of busybox... etc etc. I am also running android 2.3.1 and it worked for me. Just have to keep trying till you get it.
PIC's...
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5624/44983779.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3019/68779107.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7827/42856323.jpg
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3149/44013908.jpg
Remember i'm running a i10-50, but the pictures speak for themselves. SU, Market...
Fails
I've also tried this on my husband's Impression 10 - same model i10-50. Can you give some details of how you rooted? What programs did you use besides Android Commander and SuperOneClick 2.2.1? Any help would be appreciated.
i just got an impression 10 as well. i10-50 model with android 2.3.1. im interested in more in depth info on rooting it as well. i tried updating firmware from the page it gives from the box. instructions to download the system.img file from the impression site. but i am not sure how long it takes? when i loaded the file on sd card and restarted (power+vol-) one time it stayed on the blue screen with the white status bar for like over a half hour. i thought it froze and restarted. when i tried it another few times the blue screen disapeared and i got a screen full of multi colored lines all down it. when i reseted.you could still faintly see those lines even when its running normaly. its faintly in background and you can see it more on certain pages or folders u open. my first tablet and i wish there was more info on it. any clue what im doing wrong?
dude i do customer suport forthis tablet, as u may know by now............it sux
leader Impression I10-50 firmware update
In order for the firmware update to be completed successfully, u need to first format your sd card via sd card reader or your tablet as follows:
Plug in the tablet via usb to your PC or load your card reader with sd card
Then select and left click whatever removable disk drive your tablet shows up
Select format and make sure the file system is set at FAT32
Select start, your sd card should begin formating.
Once complete, then u follow the 13 steps, but since you have already started step 1-13, just press your -volume and power buttons at the same time (steps 11 and 12 again) and it should update your tab. Be sure to do it twice as far as the volume and power button go so the update completes successfully.
I cannot seem to get this thing to root....tried the above with the external sd unmounted and then removed. Followed the instruction on the gtab post. All I can see is the external sd card. It did install superuser. Without the sd it gets stuck at Step 6.
It took awhile....but switched to EZ File Explorer. And I was able to see the internal sd and copy the files Then was able to install the market! Life is good!
edit: nevermind
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It took awhile....but switched to EZ File Explorer. And I was able to see the internal sd and copy the files Then was able to install the market! Life is good!
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Do you know if the root is reversible in case you need to put it back to the factory default? Would installing the image file on the Impression website reset the tablet back to stock firmware?
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Do you know if the root is reversible in case you need to put it back to the factory default? Would installing the image file on the Impression website reset the tablet back to stock firmware?
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Yes, SuperOneClick has a unroot option as well.
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Yes, SuperOneClick has a unroot option as well.
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Thanks for the reply. About that file program you used, the only one I can find with a similar name is "ES File explorer". Is that the one you used?
I can't get it to copy the files over in the system directory, it acts like its write protected and fails the copy. I must be doing something wrong.
Oops yes ES File Explorer...
Need go to settings.... Open menu, choose Settings Check Root explorer and mount file system...
I'll probably just give up on this. This still isn't wanting to write/copy the files. This is the whole reason I returned my Nook Color before because of the hassle it takes to do this.
edit: it copies a few files, but then some files it says it failed.. like the "maps.apk" file.
Had a few apk's not move as well. I think map was one of them. Just followed the install order and did those from the external sd.....all worked out.
StephenMC said:
Had a few apk's not move as well. I think map was one of them. Just followed the install order and did those from the external sd.....all worked out.
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Thank you for your help. I finally got it working, I spent hours on this.
But I decided to try that original posts recommendation of using the program "Android Commander". I had to search to find it, but its a Windows program that makes it much easier to copy files over to the root directory. (although I had to change a setting it in so that it auto closes the log window after it copies, otherwise you can't close the log window, or do anything else until its closed).
I wasn't able to copy the maps with that either though, it gave the error that there wasn't enough space. But it seems to be working fine now.
Impression i10-50
I bought the i10-50 and actually love the tablet. With google market installed (update firmware first), I have full access to the market and no problems installing apps. The only con about the tab is no gps. To install the market, I only downloaded the google apps file and installed the apks in the correct order and that was it. No need to root. I am truly enjoying this tab now.
excuse me for my bad english. i rooted my prime and then only uninstalled some asus system apps (vibe, picwe, mylibrary, asus webstorage and so on) by using titanium backup. today, one week later, i did a wipe from stock recovery (my bootloader is still locked), and then i'm not able to go beyond setup configuration: it stops casually when i pass to the next step, and when i succeed in arriving to the end it stops in closing the configuration in the same way. what can i do?
excuse me, in english it is called setup wizard.. is there a way to skip it? please, i'm desperate..
You have to have root. Do this (it also applies for the dead droid update)
1)Dowload Terminal Emulator from the market.
2)On your PC go to Asus site, Support, Tablet, TF201, Android, Firmware and chose your global firmware (.15) and download to your PC where you can find it.
3)Go to that location and create a folder called ASUSUpdate and in that folder create another folder called Blob.
4)Right click on your dowloaded FW and chose Extract All and browse to save in your new created folder AsusUpdate.
Once extract completed open ASUSUpdate and right clic on zip and chose extract all then browse to save in you new created folder Blob.
5)Connect your MicroSD to your PC (IE doggle). Select the blob file only and drag it to your MicroSD.
6)Once done copying insert your MicroSD in your TP.
7)On your TP open Terminal Emulator at the prompt type SU then enter (hard return) and allow root
8)Type dd if=/Removable/MicroSD/blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 then enter(hard return)
it will take several minutes then you will see a bunch of number, the records in and records out numbers should be the same (but differs from FW version)
9)Turn your TP off and on again, it will update, took about 10 minutes for me. it will then say Firware update and you should not have lost anything but any hard app or tweak will be restored. You can then update to the latest FW, in my case .21
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Sorry! are you saying you cant get to the home screen? That at boot up it wont go pass the setup? If thats the case you may need to reinstall your FW but using your PC to install it vice what I discribed above.
yes, i can't get to home screen, i can't pass wizard setup. how can i reinstall the FW? i have only root, and the bootloader is still locked, so i can't use CWM. and to use vipermod to install unlock and CMW i have to set debug usb in settings, bui i can't get to settings.
or i only have to skip setup wizard. when it fails, after clicking ok to the message of failure of the setup, i see the notification bar below with the time, mails from gmail and so on, but only for a moment and if i try to click on it, it doesn't do anything and comes back to the first page of setup. so everything is working on, i only have to reach that skipping wizard setup..
Try a factory reset by inserting a paperclip in the small hold till it "clic" the MicroSD card hopefully it will clear things up
What small hold?
Ok i found it. I tried with a toothpick but nothing. I already did a wipe from stock recovery, will the factory reset do the same thing of the wipe?
Check the development thread for Unbricking and you may want to do searches on how to restore to a fresh FW using your PC and probably Odin software.
is there a way to restore the original firmware in the same way can be done with nvflash, odin or smartflash? i knew not..
I'm not sure, but do some searches you may find something similar.
i found nothing similar to them for tf201. the only ways to reinstall a firmware (with a locked bootloader) need debug usb to use adb, and i can't even get to the settings, or android terminal emulator (just like what you posted yesterday), but i can't go beyond setup wizard and get to the home. i already contacted the assistence, i'm going to send my tablet to them in the following days. they only have to reinstall an original firmware, so it would not be so difficult, long or expensive, i hope. however, thank you for your help
Hello everyone. Let's see if anybody can help me, because I'm pretty stuck with this.
Note: I've already searched high and low for solutions to the "Signature verification failed", but they either don't work or don't apply here.
I've tried to install the following ROM from xda-developers in a Sanei N10:
Unofficial CyanogenMod 10 for many AllWinner A10 tablets
I've installed it following the usual procedure:
- Press Vol+ and Power to get the Recovery menu
- Select Wipe data/factory reset
- Select Wipe cache
- Install the three ZIP files: "cm10_a10_20120913.zip", "gapps-jb-20120726-signed.zip" & "n10_compatibility_1.2.1.zip"
The problem is, even though the first ZIP with the ROM installs successfully, the second one (the one with Google's apps) refuses to install, showing instead the message "signature verification failed". The same happens with the third ZIP (N10 compatibility).
So the installation doesn't actually finish. If I reboot the tablet, it runs Cyanogenmod 10, but the touchscreen doesn't work (I have to plug a USB mouse to interact with the operating system).
So what do I do to avoid the dreaded "signature verification failed" message? Just in case if it's of any help to identify the problem, I'll mention that I can see the Android bot laying down with a red triangle with an exclamation when entering the Recovery menu.
I've tried to use the ROM Manager which is preinstalled with Cyanogenmod 10, but when choosing "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" it says that "The SD Card needs to be mounted to use ROM Manager". Of course my MicroSD is properly mounted (I can see its files in the card from console, from the "Terminal Emulator"). I think this happens because the MicroSD is mounted in /storage/sdcard1 instead of in /storage/sdcard0, but I can't change that. I can't download APKs from the browser, either, because it also says something similar about not being able to access the SD (even though it's correctly mounted and can see it mounted from Settings > Storage).
I've also tried the CyanogenMod A10 ROM available in this page, which is more recent (October instead of September):
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/3870...mod-10-tweaks/
But the same happens.
I've even tried installing the CWM Recovery ROM, but it doesn't let me installing that from the Recovery either (same message about the "signature"), and with Odin3 it doesn't work either because I don't know how to reach the "download mode", which is needed for Odin3. Pressing Vol+ and Power I get the Recovery, but not the Download mode. Does anyone know how do I get to the download mode in the Sanei N10?
Any idea about how to solve this? Right now I have a tablet with no touchscreen and not even Google applications (so I don't even have the Play Store), so it's practically worthless (at least the WiFi works). How can I get this tablet back to being usable?
Did you fix this? I want to get this tablet and most likely want to root and rom it but if this is the case...
benny6812 said:
Did you fix this? I want to get this tablet and most likely want to root and rom it but if this is the case...
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No, unfortunately I still couldn't fix it
There's nobody here in xda-developers who can help me? Surely somebody must know enough to help me find a solution.
I've tried creating a symbolic link from /storage/sdcard1 to /storage/sdcard (it doesn't exist right now), but it just says "link failed Read-only file system" (I was root, by typing "su" and clicking "Allow" in the Superuser window). So, I can't create symbolic links even while being root user? I need this link so ROM Manager can detect my SD Card (it says it's not mounted but it really is, but in "/storage/sdcard1").
Also, the gapps package linked in the ROM page above seems not to be properly signed, even though it has that "-signed" suffix in its name. I always get that "signature verification failed" error message. But now I've tried downloading a more recent gapps package (gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip) and that package finally worked! BUT, even though it apparently installed successfully, I still can't see any Play Store icon, nor any other Google app (Gmail, etc.). Why? Those icons should appear after installing gapps, shouldn't they? Maybe this newer "gapps" package is somehow incompatible with this tablet? (is this even possible?).
Also, even though I can now install the newer "gapps" package, I still can't install the "n10_compatibility_1.2.1.zip" file (I still get "signature verification failed" for that ZIP), which, I guess, contains the drivers needed for the N10 so the touchscreen works (currently it doesn't, and I have to use a USB mouse to use Android in this tablet). Any ideas? I'm getting tired of trying 9485738489754935627 things with no good result . I guess Android is showing here its Linux roots...
I think the key here is managing to install a new Recovery ROM that doesn't care about signing, but how do I do that? I can't install through ROM Manager because I get that error about the SDCard needing to be mounted to use it (and it's really mounted), and then I can't create the /storage/sdcard symbolic link because I get that "link failed Read-only file system" error. Also, I can't use Odin3 because I can't manage to put this tablet in Download Mode. Aaaargh! There's no good solution
Any ideas?
Bump!
I have same problem, i think that we need a different compatibility file, or perhaps if we could open install any app like Novo7 we could fix it... hope that anyone have the solution.
Yojimbojpr said:
I have same problem, i think that we need a different compatibility file, or perhaps if we could open install any app like Novo7 we could fix it... hope that anyone have the solution.
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Thanks for replying. If we could find some way to install a new Recovery, then we'd probably by able to get the N10 Compatibility file working. This can't be that hard to do, but I've tried lots of things, and none of them worked...
Anyone?
Please, someone help!
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No ideas?
Please, I'm getting desperate
sanei
OMA2k said:
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same problem here....
jamjamjan said:
same problem here....
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Please let me know if you find a solution to this. Thanks!
I'm having the same issue with [ROM][CM10/10.1][21 Dec] Codename Lungo
Well, at last I could finally solve the problem thanks to chris5s from this forum.
These are the steps that worked for me:
1. Download the latest ClockWorkMod for Allwinner A10 tablets from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802268
2. Put all three files in the ZIP inside the root of a MicroSD card and insert it in the tablet
3. Check from the Terminal app inside the tablet to see if the MicroSD card is mounted in /sdcard (just type "ls /sdcard").
4. If the "ls" command doesn't show anything (that's what happened in my case), then you must modify the "install-recovery.sh" file and replace all instances of "/sdcard" with "/mnt/extsd".
5. With the proper "install-recovery.sh" file, run the commands specified in the above xda link (in my case the card is in "/mnt/extsd" instead of "/mnt/sdcard" as the original example shows):
su
cd /mnt/extsd
sh install-recovery.sh
sh reboot-recovery.sh
6. The tablet will then reboot to CWM recovery. Then follow the regular steps to install Cyanogenmod (wipe plus install ROM + GApps + Compatibility). This time the Recovery menu won't care about the files being unsigned and will install them right away!
I hope this helps somebody else!
hey i just registered because i have been having the same exact problem i read that you fixed it but how can i get in to the tablet if im not able to do any movements after it boots ???
please any help would be appreciated
Download the file again, and try again
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Download the file again, and try again
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app
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i did i just dont know how to get in to the terminal app
ok so im in the terminal app but what do you mean by modify the install sh file ???
Hello "lesanei"
I just noticed your posts. Let's see if I can help you...
The touchscreen doesn't work because the appropriate drivers were not installed (because of the "signature verification failed" issue). So you need to connect a USB mouse (and preferably a keyboard too) to the tablet. The Sanei N10 should come with a USB to micro-USB adapter. If you don't have it, you can buy it for cheap here.
Since there is only the one USB input in the tablet, you can't connect two USB devices at the same time. What I did use is a wireless mouse+keyboard combo which only needed one USB dongle for reception. If you don't have that, you can just connect a USB mouse and type with the on-screen-keyboard using the mouse. It's annoying, but it works
When I say "modify the install-recovery.sh file", I mean the file inside "cwm_recovery_6.0.1.2_a10.zip". You can modify it from your PC if you prefer. You don't have to do it in the tablet if you don't know how to use the "vi" editor (command line editor). Just open the "install-recovery.sh" file in Wordpad (do not use the Notepad, because it doesn't support Unix line endings so it shows the file incorrectly) and replace all instances of "/sdcard" with "/mnt/extsd". So the file contents should look like this:
#!/system/bin/sh
if busybox test ! -f /mnt/extsd/recovery.img; then
echo no /mnt/extsd/recovery.img
exit 1
fi
cat /mnt/extsd/recovery.img > /dev/block/nandg
sync; sync; sync
echo done
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Then place all three files ("recovery.img", "install-recovery.sh" and "reboot-recovery.sh") into your MicroSD card. Then safely extract it from your PC, insert it in the tablet and type this from the Terminal:
su
cd /mnt/extsd
sh install-recovery.sh
sh reboot-recovery.sh
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Then follow the regular steps to install Cyanogenmod and this time all files should install sucessfully, so when rebooting, touchscreen and everything else will work.
Let me know if it works for you.
Wifi and OTA updates were working fine before I rooted my kids' Nabi 2. I never tried an OTA update until after I rooted them, which doesn't work (I tried 2.1 since it said it was available). I followed the directions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041224 and it worked great to restore to stock 1.9.12, but wifi doesn't work now (mine could have been 1.9.37 originally). I tried the "wifi fix" mentioned, but there are still no wifi networks displayed like there were earlier today. I do not have a micro SD card to install the updates from, as mentioned in the replies. If I were to buy one, can I just put the OTA updates from http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Fuhu_nabi_2 on it, and install from it somehow?
I tried to copy fuhu_nabi2_138139_1937_ota.zip to the device and install through the recovery kernel, but got an "assert failed" error. Any ideas as to what can be done to at least update this to 1.9.37, or maybe do a "stock install" of 1.9.37 instead of 1.9.12 so I have a better chance of wifi working? Please be specific as to what I need to try and in what order...some of the tools I tried seem to be inconsistent in results (Nabi Lab was latest I used). I am comfortable using what t499user has to go back to 1.9.12, I just wish I could use the same method to go to something newer...
I had the wifi problem this past spring. I backed up all my apps and data then flashed back to stock with NabiLab. Re-rooted and all was fine again.
You should also be able to use TWRP to flash back to stock. See TWRP thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501
Some more info that may help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248495
This experience is only my second time with TWRP and updating the Nabi. I've previously tried reverting to the backup in the "stockunrooted" folder, which is where I think the original was. I now recall that this had been updated to 2.0 using OTA before it was rooted.
Using TWRP, I tried reverting back to stockunrooted just now. Wifi works again, but OTA still does not (2.1 downloaded and seemed to install quicker, but upon reboot all I saw was "an error installing" message and it went directly to TWRP (where I just rebooted and it went to the Nabi screen). I am not sure what else to try. There is also an "oem" folder available for restore in TWRP, but that is the one created using t499user's process to go to 1.9.12. I initially used t499user's tutorial because I thought maybe something was wrong with the stockunrooted backup.
I have a few questions. Is updating TWRP to the latest version important? If yes, how do I do that (I've seen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501 before, but still not sure how to download/install 2.6.1.0)? If this has been reverted to "stock" and OTA updates still don't work, how do I apply them manually (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Fuhu_nabi_2)?
I just noticed that the "stockunrooted" backup has things that aren't stock. Internal Storage has an Android folder with com.google.apps subfolders, etc. I am back to the original problem, and that is going to "stock" (something other than 1.9.12).
Cool, I figured out how to install 205to210.zip (TWRP 2.3.3.0)...For anyone interested, I copied the zip to Nabi/Internal Storage/TWRP, booted while holding +, pressed - to 'recovery kernel,' pressed + to choose it, then chose install. There is one more update I tried (2127stock.zip), but I get a flash error and it did not install. Considering (so far) I cannot get back to "stock unrooted" and use OTA updates, does anyone know how I can install this?
Wait...maybe there isn't another update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Fuhu_nabi_2 has "Update 2.0.5 to 2.1.27" as the latest. I think it is working OK. Back to my original question(s), what is the process to install an updated version of TWRP and a "stock version" of something other than 1.9.12? Just trying to get the whole process understood...If I can simply use t499user's tutorial with different images, that would be rad to the max.
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Wait...maybe there isn't another update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Fuhu_nabi_2 has "Update 2.0.5 to 2.1.27" as the latest. I think it is working OK. Back to my original question(s), what is the process to install an updated version of TWRP and a "stock version" of something other than 1.9.12? Just trying to get the whole process understood...If I can simply use t499user's tutorial with different images, that would be rad to the max.
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Yes its probably wise to update to TWRP 2.6.1.0. Get the file
Download
Follow "Method 3" here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501&highlight=nabi
As for getting a stock image. You were using the zips here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Fuhu_nabi_2
You dont "Install" those zips. You need to extract the contents. boot.win, system.win, etc. and put them in the TWRP folder.(TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXXXX/folder)
Make a folder called 2127 put the filed in there. Then "Restore in TWRP. Then you should have a stock system. Same goes for 1937stock.zip 205stock.zip
If you have questions ask away.
Thank you all! I think I am getting it. Since I am reading (and had first hand experience) that Google Play isn't working very well with 2.1.27, I will go back to 2.05. That should keep the kids happy. I will let you know if I have more questions.
Oops...I broke something. I have two Nabis. I accidentally restored one using the device ID path of the other. I used "adb push c:\nabi\fuhu_nabi2_v1912_system.ext4.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/015d2bc264340217/oem/system.ext4.win" for both. The incorrect one booted, but I noticed that the apps aren't the same. I tried to use TWRP again, but it is not recognized by cmd "adb devices" and I get "error: device not found" when trying "adb reboot-bootloader." I also tried whatever restore option there was in the settings, but it is the same result...Any options?
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Oops...I broke something. I have two Nabis. I accidentally restored one using the device ID path of the other. I used "adb push c:\nabi\fuhu_nabi2_v1912_system.ext4.win /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/015d2bc264340217/oem/system.ext4.win" for both. The incorrect one booted, but I noticed that the apps aren't the same. I tried to use TWRP again, but it is not recognized by cmd "adb devices" and I get "error: device not found" when trying "adb reboot-bootloader." I also tried whatever restore option there was in the settings, but it is the same result...Any options?
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Google play won't work with 2.1.27 unless you delete some apps from /system/vendor/apps before installing gapps
As long as you have the bootloader(with the 4 options boot normal, fastboot, recovery kernel, forced recovery) and working USB port there are always options.
So is ADB not working in TWRP or in Android or both? It's probably best to copy boot.emmc.win, data.ext4.win and restore those too since you have done so much stuff. Boot contains you kernel, and data the apps. You will be back to a stock tablet with no game saves or anything so make sure you got off the tablet what you needed
I don't see a /system/vendor folder using TWRP file manager now...is that only when 2.1 is installed? How much do I need to remove, and are there any known problems with gapps in this case?
I fixed whatever problems I had. (Yes, I still have the bootloader.)
I am not that familiar with this, but let me explain what I have done. As before, I was using ADB/fastboot instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041224 (Windows 7). Both tablets' Internal Storage were recognized by Windows, but only the other one (with correct device ID 015d2bc264340217) was recognized when using ADB. That is how I was updating between Nabi 2 versions before.
Tablet 1:
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
015d2bc264340217 device
Tablet 2 (normally 015d24a7f41c1c15):
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
At one point, both devices started an endless loop when booting (shows the "Please wait while Nabi initializes" message for a split second and boots again). It may have been something with the way I installed the OTA updates, but I figured that it had to be something wrong with System so I wiped absolutely everything from within TWRP and I followed t499user's instructions for Windows cmd line (for going back to 1.9.12). Everything is good now, but I don't want to upgrade to 2.1 if gapps has any problems...
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I don't see a /system/vendor folder using TWRP file manager now...is that only when 2.1 is installed? How much do I need to remove, and are there any known problems with gapps in this case?
I fixed whatever problems I had. (Yes, I still have the bootloader.)
I am not that familiar with this, but let me explain what I have done. As before, I was using ADB/fastboot instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041224 (Windows 7). Both tablets' Internal Storage were recognized by Windows, but only the other one (with correct device ID 015d2bc264340217) was recognized when using ADB. That is how I was updating between Nabi 2 versions before.
Tablet 1:
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
015d2bc264340217 device
Tablet 2 (normally 015d24a7f41c1c15):
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
At one point, both devices started an endless loop when booting (shows the "Please wait while Nabi initializes" message for a split second and boots again). It may have been something with the way I installed the OTA updates, but I figured that it had to be something wrong with System so I wiped absolutely everything from within TWRP and I followed t499user's instructions for Windows cmd line (for going back to 1.9.12). Everything is good now, but I don't want to upgrade to 2.1 if gapps has any problems...
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Before browsing with TWRP file manager you need to go to the "Mount" tab, put an X in system. Then go to file manager.
Probably have to remove around ~50MB, maybe a bit less. Lots of people choose Wings, but obviously Wings is something some kids love. Really depends on the user.
When you flash stock, it often reset USB debugging to off in Android settings, if you flashed data too.
USB debugging is still on. Do you know anything about whether or not gapps has any problems with rooted Nabi 2.1? You have been a great help!
I didn't realize what would happen until it broke, but what I tried to do was remove apk files prior to upgrading to 2.1. I have copies of them on Internal Storage and locally, but I don't see a way to copy them back to /system/vendor/app using TWRP (tried mounting everything except external storage, which isn't selectable; internal storage isn't selectable, located to the right). Is there a way to do it, or do I have to go back to 1.9.12 and start over?
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I didn't realize what would happen until it broke, but what I tried to do was remove apk files prior to upgrading to 2.1. I have copies of them on Internal Storage and locally, but I don't see a way to copy them back to /system/vendor/app using TWRP (tried mounting everything except external storage, which isn't selectable; internal storage isn't selectable, located to the right). Is there a way to do it, or do I have to go back to 1.9.12 and start over?
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The only problem gapps has is there isn't enough room for it with a stock 2.1. You have to remove something.
Mount everything in TWRP. Go to file manager. /data/media is internal storage. You will find your files. Copy them back to /system/vendor/apps. Might have to set permissions.
Thanks! I copied from Windows using adb, but I got the same asset error (two of the files no longer had their original icon, it was default Android icon). That might have been the permissions issue you mentioned. In the future, how do I change the permissions, and what should they be set to? After this, I am done messing with it. Thank you for everything!
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Thanks! I copied from Windows using adb, but I got the same asset error (two of the files no longer had their original icon, it was default Android icon). That might have been the permissions issue you mentioned. In the future, how do I change the permissions, and what should they be set to? After this, I am done messing with it. Thank you for everything!
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You might be out of space again depending on what you copied back and why the icons are blank. Check with
adb shell df (in Android)
Look at system and see how much space you have free.
Or it could be permissions. You can use a file manager in Android such as ES File Explorer or Astro. You need to go to the setting in the app and enable whatever option they have to browse and remount "system" as read/write that will require root and should prompt you to accept. Then you can browse to the directory. You could also use TWRP File manager the same as when you copied files. There is a permissions tab.
I think the permission you want is 0644(for TWRP), or wr-r--r--(for ES). Same thing just different nomenclature.
Similar issue as OP
Hi guys, I have done pretty much the same thing as the OP. The wireless will not turn on or find any networks. I have tried reverse tethering, but have lost root and pretty much any other way to get internet to the nabi 2, so I can update from version 1.9.12. The big problem is I cannot use TWRP because when I boot into recovery and try to get there I get the dead green android guy with the exclamation point error and it hangs there until a hard restart. Any ideas on how to fix this. Is there a way to push an update through the SD card? Any ideas and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have already spent more time than I would have liked trying to fix this.
Dead android is stock recovery. You need to reflash TWRP.
Also to get out of the stock recovery just press vol + and - together. Should be am option to reboot. No need to hard power off.
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Dead android is stock recovery. You need to reflash TWRP.
Also to get out of the stock recovery just press vol + and - together. Should be am option to reboot. No need to hard power off.
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Well I swear I have tired this, but decided to give it another go and it worked! Got TWRP up and running then ran NabiLab to return to stock 1.9.37. Wireless is working and updating to 2.1 and then will give root a shot and GApps. Thanks for getting back on track!
Hi all, I just got an Transformer Intel based TF103C. Turned it on and it received all the OTA updates. I noticed on the Asus website that there's two firmware updates. WW 144 then following that the Lollipop update. Both of these files are zipped and there isn't a zip file inside the first one. I confirmed this many times despite reading that there is a zip inside the zip. I followed several instructions on how to get this thing to update and it just won't. Putting the zipped (and unzipped) files on a sd card and going into recovery mode but there's no "update from sd card" there. Just the ADB file transfer. So I tried ADB sideload, that didn't work with the authentication error. I left the zipped (and unzipped) on the sd card and started the tablet and it didn't detect any software update as the ASUS site says it will. I have also tried as recommended by ASUS putting the files in the root folder and it should detect the update. Nothing has worked at all. I would love to update this to Lollipop but it doesn't look too good. I'm not sure how others were able to get this done. If anyone has had any recent success flashing this thing with the ASUS files from their webiste please let me in on the secret. Otherwise I guess I'll be stuck at Kitkat...
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Hi all, I just got an Transformer Intel based TF103C. Turned it on and it received all the OTA updates. I noticed on the Asus website that there's two firmware updates. WW 144 then following that the Lollipop update. Both of these files are zipped and there isn't a zip file inside the first one. I confirmed this many times despite reading that there is a zip inside the zip. I followed several instructions on how to get this thing to update and it just won't. Putting the zipped (and unzipped) files on a sd card and going into recovery mode but there's no "update from sd card" there. Just the ADB file transfer. So I tried ADB sideload, that didn't work with the authentication error. I left the zipped (and unzipped) on the sd card and started the tablet and it didn't detect any software update as the ASUS site says it will. I have also tried as recommended by ASUS putting the files in the root folder and it should detect the update. Nothing has worked at all. I would love to update this to Lollipop but it doesn't look too good. I'm not sure how others were able to get this done. If anyone has had any recent success flashing this thing with the ASUS files from their webiste please let me in on the secret. Otherwise I guess I'll be stuck at Kitkat...
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Did you root the device? If so, it won't detect the updates. Unroot it first.
Otherwise you can load the signed image from your laptop when connecting the tablet via usb. Instructions in my post below:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...adb-sideload-update-ota-zip-2.html#post356769
Hello!
Sorry for bringing this rather old topic back to life, but I need some help with the ASUS TF103CG Tablet of my mother in law.
The device is the model K018 with german keyboard layout and docking station.
Currently Android 4.4.2 is running on this device, and I'd like to have Android 5 on it (who won't ...).
When I am looking to the system properties the built-number is called: KVT49L.WW_epad-11.2.2.18-20141003
I managed to root the device (by using rootzenfone-1.4.6.8r.apk) and downloaded the firmware UL-K010-WW-12.10.5.11-user from the ASUS homepage.
I found at least three different ways how to install this firmware (SD card, root directory and via recovery), but none of them worked.
I am sure I made a mistake somehow, maybe I understood the one or the other step wrong from the english instructions because I am not a native speaker ...
May you please give me some support?
Tutur