Hello my friends,
I have a simple question. how can I totally flash my device.
I bought a dell venue 8 3840 Android 4.4.4 in China but the stock or Ota(the image or whatever) is for Chinese costumers so its really restricted. you cannot even install apps like google services and youtube,etc and its full with many Chinese markets and apps.
so If anyone can redirect me to any link of forum or somewhere I can follow the instructions for installing a totally new image maybe the american one or whatever...thank you in advance.
Some information of my device:
Dell venue 8 3840
regulatory model name:t02D
Android version:4.4.4
ifwi version:0005.2233
software version: venue8 3840_v2.10_141224-nomodem
build number:YTD802A142015
gabrig11 said:
Hello my friends,
I have a simple question. how can I totally flash my device.
I bought a dell venue 8 3840 Android 4.4.4 in China but the stock or Ota(the image or whatever) is for Chinese costumers so its really restricted. you cannot even install apps like google services and youtube,etc and its full with many Chinese markets and apps.
so If anyone can redirect me to any link of forum or somewhere I can follow the instructions for installing a totally new image maybe the american one or whatever...thank you in advance.
Some information of my device:
Dell venue 8 3840
regulatory model name:t02D
Android version:4.4.4
ifwi version:0005.2233
software version: venue8 3840_v2.10_141224-nomodem
build number:YTD802A142015
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The 4.4.4 image is out there except I'm not sure how to flash it. What I would do is download Dell's document HERE, follow the instructions re UNBRICKING. The tab will be returned to 4.4.2 US, then locate the OTA after boot, download and install it automatically.
One quick thing ... if you have WiFi only, make sure you get the A150 version. The A195 is for WiFi/LTE.
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please need urgent help, i updated my dell venue 7 to 4.4.2 kitkat, and the whole OS went down
how can i install a new OS from scratch ?!
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deathover said:
please need urgent help, i updated my dell venue 7 to 4.4.2 kitkat, and the whole OS went down
how can i install a new OS from scratch ?!
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Read this post (click on the "Show" button and then on the second "Show" button that pops up). The post is hidden because the author is re-working his program. The new version for complete re-flashing is not complete yet, so you'll need to use the hidden older version.
Following that will get you back to Dell 1.16. You have to install the 1.25 update via the same method (attempting to OTA it will give you an "Error" dead Android during the update process). Once you're at 1.25 via this tool you can do a normal OTA to 1.33 (the latest).
I've done this on a number of Wifi-only Venue 8's. If yours is a 3G/WiFi model, you may lose 3G - I'm not sure.
Major props to @jeffreycentex for taking the time to make this available
[ROM] - Dell Venue 8 7840 - Android 4.4.4 - Dell factory build (KTU84P) - Reapply SuperSU just in case
All,
One of Dell's shortcomings with their new Venue is that they do not readily provide access to their Android builds for reinstall. As you tweak the system, there is always that possibility for the system to encounter an irreparable state.
A Nandroid backup of Dell's Venue 8 7840 Android 4.4.4 image has been posted
ROM DOWNLOAD: "CLICK HEREhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18461368/7840nandroid.ziphttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18461368/7840nandroid.zip
Instructions and download links for tethered CWM: CLICK HEREhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096
Intel USB Driver for Android Devices (works on 7840): CLICK HEREhttps://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
I am also working on a general thread to compile the 7840 work that we have all done thus far. Volunteers are appreciated.
The more traffic we build around the 7840, the greater the likelihood that the gods of XDA forum administration will give us our own sub-forum
Thanks!
Jay
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same here.. can someone /create/ a current stock nandroid backup please?
perler said:
same here.. can someone /create/ a current stock nandroid backup please?
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This Exactly Please!!!
Dell Venue Tablets Developer-Edition BSP / Intel® Mobile Development Kit ( Intel MDK )
First I want to take a second to thank and commend Dell on their efforts thus far on working with the open source / android community. Even if currently I can not directly benefit from it.
What is the Intel® Mobile Development Kit for Android* ?
" Are you a system or middleware developer? Use the Intel® Mobile Development Kit for Android* to create Android* system or middleware software that takes advantage of the latest innovations that Intel platforms have to offer. This solution provides access to an x86 Intel® architecture-based tablet, development tools designed to seamlessly create software for this device, and technical collateral about the OS, the tools, system software, middleware, and hardware. Get a device to experiment with and use non-commercial tools from Intel® System Studio to understand the advantages of the Intel platform helping you build apps that are power-efficient and that have the best possible performance."
Link : https://software.intel.com/en-us/intel-mobile-development-kit-for-android
Which hardware is directly supported with the Intel® MDK for Android?
"The proper usage of the Intel® Mobile Development Kit for Android requires an unlocked Android system to allow developers to execute several profiler daemons that come with the Intel® MDK. Specific Board Support Packages (BSPs) are available for the following devices :"
Links :
Dell Venue 8 3830 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_3830_CloverTrail_plus/
Dell Venue 7 3740 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_7840_Merrifield/
Dell Venue 8 3840 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_3840_Merrifield/
Dell Venue 8 7840 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_8_7840_Merrifield/
Dell Venue 7 3741 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_7_3741_Baytrail/
Dell Venue 10 5050 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_10_5050_Baytrail-CR/
Unfortunately Dell / Intel have yet to make this option available for the Dell Venue 7 3730
( why I currently can't directly benefit ) / only the kernel source is available.
Link :
Dell Venue 7 3730 http://opensource.dell.com/releases/Venue_7_3730_CloverTrail_plus/
Personally I don't agree with Dell's decision to not make this option available to the Venue 7 3730 and hope Dell will make it available in the near future.
If you own this device or even if you don't own this device please show your support for the open source community and email Dell's open source department [email protected]
and request that they release the dev-edition option for the Dell Venue 7 3730 we simply are asking Dell to treat all users / devices fairly and to finally make this option available for the entire Intel line up of Venue Tablets we shouldn't be forced to buy a new device simply because we liked the 7 inch size over the 8 inch.
-- update additional information later --
-- will update this evening to explain the process of unlocking the bootloaders , Dell's instructions have you flash a complete android system which isn't necessary if you are simply wanting the bootloader unlocked to be able to install custom recovery / custom ROM's. Following the instructions as provided by Dell will leave your device not able to receive ota updates.
-- future topic unpacking the boot , recovery , fastboot , and droidboot images.
I have a Dell Venue 7 3730 which is currently at 4.3. I would like to get it to at least version 5 in order to run certain apps I need. I cannot update the OS via OTA because I keep getting verification problem when trying to install. Can anyone tell me why I'm getting a verification problem? Is there an image of lollipop or higher I can download from somewhere that will be compatible with my device? This tablet is worthless to me at it's current OS version so I don't mind taking risks with flashing the ROM.
Hello, Im looking for advice or a point in the right direction of upgrading android from 4.4.2 to at least 7 on a chinese tablet model SMMS8H3G . Alps mt8312c. Build Id ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.44. kERNAL ARCH IS ARM71 VERSION 3.4.67.
i ALREADY HAVE IT ROOTED, just looking to try to upgrade the android version for compatibility with newer applications. Any advice or push in the direction of an accomplished rom would be much appreciated.
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Schweddybawls said:
Hello, Im looking for advice or a point in the right direction of upgrading android from 4.4.2 to at least 7 on a chinese tablet model SMMS8H3G . Alps mt8312c. Build Id ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.44. kERNAL ARCH IS ARM71 VERSION 3.4.67.
i ALREADY HAVE IT ROOTED, just looking to try to upgrade the android version for compatibility with newer applications. Any advice or push in the direction of an accomplished rom would be much appreciated.
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Hi there,
Since its a GENERIC TABLET made by an unknown Chinese manufacturer, it's impossible to get a firmware update. The best way is for you to create a custom version of android using LINEAGE OS, and also porting a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP. But even though you have successfully created the OS you might not be able to install it on your Chinese Tablet.
Anyways if something happened during the process here's the link to download the stock firmware for that tablet :
https://www.cfirmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=8942
USE SPFLASH TOOL TO install the firmware since it is an MTK device.
Sincerely
KISB2173
Yeah i started to go that route but have been unable to find a recovery for it or a lineage version for it. is it possible to use a twrp and linage for a different but similiar tablet?
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Schweddybawls said:
Yeah i started to go that route but have been unable to find a recovery for it or a lineage version for it. is it possible to use a twrp and linage for a different but similiar tablet?
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Hi there,
Yeah Twrp is just a recovery software, and Lineage is just a custom ROM, so you can use it on a different tablet. But again you have to port those two software for it to work.
However you can research it on google to see how to port them on different phones or tablets.
Sincerely
KIBS2173