I now know the Allwinner A13 is a stripped down version of the Allwinner A10, to be clearer the specifications of my Tablet (from UniFlash and AnTuTu Benchmark) are as follows:
Manufacturer: None
Brand: softwinners
CPU hardware: sun5i
CPU model: ARMv7 Processor (VFPv3, NEON)
CPU frequency: 60.0 ~ 1008.0 MHz
Screen resolution: 800 x 444
GPU vendor: Mali-400 MP
GPU version (OpenGL): OpenGL ES 2.0
RAM size: 512 MB DDR2 RAM
Knowing this, I used UniFlash to make a backup of the firmware bt after using UniFlash to try and load a CM9 Rom on to the Tablet, the Tablet died. After alot of googling I discovered AllWinner based chipsets use Live Suite (sometimes called LiveSuit) to flash firmwares on to the device.
To Flash firmware on to the device you need to follow the attached instructions ((http://dragondevs.com/viewtopic.php?f=159&t=390):
Download LiveSuite (http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Live-Suit-Pack.shtml)
Install Live Suite
Start Live Suite
Select the Live Suite image file (folder icon
Turn device off (to be sure hold power button for 12 - 20 seconds)
Hold "Volume Up" button down
Connect the device to your PC (while still holding "Volume Up" down)
Start pressing the power button (you may need to do this once a second for 5/6 seconds)
If you haven't installed windows will ask to install a driver for a device (Dive Id will be something like Vf73465789123465435_Id, if the device is in the right mode, A13-MID, ADB-Interface indicates the tablet has connected in anouther mode).
Once this has finished LiveSuite will detect the device and a wizard will flash the firmware for you.
I have found a working firmware which according to AnTuTU Benchmark gives my tablet a rating of 3047 (see firmware section), this is on the higher end of reported A13-MID tablets
I have found out how to install CWM on to the device via SaussageMod (http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/29916-scriptmod-for-allwinner-a1x-platforms/). This solution is untested, further more it may be unnessary futher investigation has shown this website (https://www.miniand.com/forums/forums/2/topics/73) has developed a way of create Live Suite images. This is simplier than installing clockworkmod recovery,
I tried to load the following images on to my tablet and failed completely: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31043317 It didn't work and forced me to do a firmware refresh.
My other step for the day was to create Ubuntu 10.10 installation then I began following this guide to construct an Xperia Play CM9 Rom/Kernel. once I have created a working ROM (I own an Xperia Play). I'm hoping to be able to modify the kernel to include the relevent A13 drivers, but one step at a time.
TODO
Create Ubuntu Partition
Follow Xperia Play CM9 Rom/Kernel Guide and create working rom (test on my Xperia Play)
Download CT repository (https://github.com/christiantroy) and compare with Xperia Play CM9 rom
Find the relevent drivers from https://github.com/amery/linux-allwinner leaked source
Retrieve offical MALI 400 MP drivers (parts of it have been released) compare with leaked source
Use UniFlash backup of original Rom along with LiveSuite image creation to try and restore original firmware (see If I understand it properly)
Examine Build.prop find out why original firmware displayed ina phone layout and new one is in tablet mode (potentially reference CM supported Tablets).
Attempt to compile a A13 (Sun5i) based rom
Create a google code page to hold all of these thoughts properly.
Left blank will include rom/firmwares here for future reference
Firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bzjt7mzuftwz79f/nt7mRMPDj1 - My public Dropbox
http://www.azhuo.net/en/products_A13B_Allwinner-A13_7_inch_Android_4.0_Upgrade.html - password is: tabletpc
http://dragondevs.com/viewtopic.php?f=159&t=390 - McPad F1 firmware
Novo 7 Tools
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/74970692/Novotools_v1.0.apk
SausageMod
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/29916-scriptmod-for-allwinner-a1x-platforms
Gapps - http://goo.im/gapps/
I have the same tablet and it would be very cool if you succeeded in your attempt to create a CM9 rom for it. I tried ROM made by Tragidy from this thread but there is a problem with touchscreen driver, ROM booted successfully but I could not even unlock the screen cause touchscreen did not work. I finaly flashed rom DCPAD2121.zip using livesuite which I belive is the original ROM that came with tablet and it worked.
I installed clockwordmod using sausagemod successfully, but there is a big problem - no hardware "back" key and only volume up works.
novo7tools.apk works OK for reboot, reboot to recovery or shutdown.
syncing
Thanks, it's slow going at the moment, I only spending ~1 hour each day on it and at the moment trying to sync the CM9 source is painful (it keeps timing out, due to "remote side corruption").
I figure I would start there as all the firmware images I can find are ICS roms (meaning the drivers must be ICS).
Hi, I have the same tablet but I cannot find the firwmare DCPAD2121.zip
Could you upload it please? From dropbox has been deleted
Thanks
You should check this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861445
WillingMagic said:
You should check this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861445
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I tried that ROM, on my tablet after flashing the ROM it got stuck in a boot loop. It might be an idea to steal the config he created. The ROM is pre CM9 release. The A10 Flash kitchen software seems to work. I was hoping on producing a complete Live Suit image that people could flash (figuring our what CT has done on the A10 took a while).
Still having fun trying to sync the repositories, given up on trying to use a Debian VM, I'll will install full Ubuntu on a drive tomorrow, hopefully that will help fix things. It doesn't help most of the guides I can find are out of date and I keep having to make corrections.
I've also uploading all firmware I can find to my dropbox (at 200mb each they will take a while), I won't with tools simply because others ask you not too.
The Dropbox firmware was out of date when I tried to download it sun5i_android_a13-pfdq88_en_D06 firmware worked well for me, the firmwares are located at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bzjt7mzuftwz79f/nt7mRMPDj1
Cyanogenmod 9 in not working for you. Did you made data and cache wipe? Can you send me logcat and dmesg output?
You can`t steal my config, you have to remember about credits, and other stuff.
Creating a wiki is useless, there is already wiki for allwinner products, so better update info on it.
Github is better than google code to keep sources.
Using Livesuit=Windows, I hate dual booting just for flashing, Clockwork Recovery or modified SDcard with uboot is better solution.
Current kernel is not working well, with sun5i.
Using VM is stupid, because building rom takes a lot of time on quad core pc without it.
WillingMagic said:
Cyanogenmod 9 in not working for you. Did you made data and cache wipe? Can you send me logcat and dmesg output?
You can`t steal my config, you have to remember about credits, and other stuff.
Creating a wiki is useless, there is already wiki for allwinner products, so better update info on it.
Github is better than google code to keep sources.
Using Livesuit=Windows, I hate dual booting just for flashing, Clockwork Recovery or modified SDcard with uboot is better solution.
Current kernel is not working well, with sun5i.
Using VM is stupid, because building rom takes a lot of time on quad core pc without it.
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I wiped the caches I couldn't send a logcat or dmesg as the device simply boot looped.
I've been providing links to threads whenever I come across others work, I'm new to android rom development for me this is a research effort which will hopefully produce something cool for my £50 tablet. Basically my day job has switched to developing UI's and I am looking for something new to learn (instead of why is Vaadin, Guice, SWT, Javascript, etc... is putting that button there).
Said dev career has also made me hate Git with a passion (not as bad as perforce but still) since Git integrates poorly with Visual Studio and Eclipse and you end up getting everyone overwriting each others changes. The idea of google code is simply because it makes a good platform for projects and you can use things like git with it. I didn't know about an Allwinner wiki, with all of my Googling I haven't come across it, where is it?
I don't care about build times I'm just researching, alas Debian has caused me enough problems so I've installed ubuntu on to a old disk I had lying around. Considering I've just tried to install Ubuntu via a Net install CD and it has screwed up the GRUB installation (nicely taking out my windows partition as well) can you blame me?
The reason for nabbing the config (and the Xperia Play and Christian Troys) is to understand how they work. Over the years I've found most Open Source software documentation is poor unless you have a set level of knowledge about it already.
Lastly I like automation, I want things to just work. Livesuit does that since I am normally a windows user, I as hoping in the distant future once I understand the build process to set up a Jenkins server to do it and create the whole lot automatically (via the Allwinner flash kitchen). In the even longer term I would like to update FlashTool to do what LiveSuit does. In the near term (next couple of months) I just want to be able to build a CM9 image.
All android and kernel source are keep on git, so changing it is stupid.
This is allwinner wiki: http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_a10 you can also update http://elinux.org/Hack_A10_devices
Everyone use CWM and it's standard for unofficial firmware/ROMS
brandonlee2 said:
Hi, I have the same tablet but I cannot find the firwmare DCPAD2121.zip
Could you upload it please? From dropbox has been deleted
Thanks
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Here's my upload, I packed it in rar format: http://www.mediafire.com/?we4zhgop29bg3dj
I also found it here: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BzQuMwoMQqvba1VtQ1p1ZWJkR2M
from this forum post: http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/35314-a13-generic-tablet/page__view__findpost__p__421128
I built a CM10 rom for A13 from sources. It boots fine but hangs either at the Android setup wizard or sometimes even at the CM animation.
myfluxi said:
I built a CM10 rom for A13 from sources. It boots fine but hangs either at the Android setup wizard or sometimes even at the CM animation.
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Mind sharing your repo ?
Trying 4.1.2
Hi all,
So I've tried compiling from 4.1.2 source for my A13 Emgeton Consul 3
It boots up and gets to the CM10 boot animation but it doesn't get past it.
I can adb at first boot until adb stops.
logcat from boot attempt:
http://pastebin.com/gLTrieHm
My build.prop:
http://pastebin.com/Ap9M1tjW
Any pointers as to why it doesn't get past the boot animation?
Hello guys! I know it's not he proper place here to pose my question, but I am definitely at loss!
Do you happen to know if there is a way of rooting this tablet? And if so, does everything work properly after that?
phoivos86 said:
Hello guys! I know it's not he proper place here to pose my question, but I am definitely at loss!
Do you happen to know if there is a way of rooting this tablet? And if so, does everything work properly after that?
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Mine came pre-rooted.
Just received my MID A13 Tablet. Is this thread dead?
koodiifin said:
Just received my MID A13 Tablet. Is this thread dead?
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I've gone a bit quiet on the development front, setting up a file/media server & samba domain server to power my home network is eating up my time.
My dropbox contains every image I could find for the tablet, as mentioned previously you can root the device using saussage mod, although my device and every one of those images is already rooted. You can prove this by installing super user.
Sassage mod's clockworkmod recovery doesn't work for me and I was looking at the backup tool in order to generate my own one. If you are aimed at any development, let me know and I will update the main thread
Many have said that they have "lost" "forget" to take backup from original rom. So, i'd like to have backup from my original to go back if/when something goes wrong. How do i do that? What software i need. Do i need to root?
This is from my info sheet:
Model TWD_MID
android version 6.0.1 ?????
Baseband 1.5
Kernel 3.0.8+
Buildnumber: nuclear_evb-eng6.0.1 IMM76D 20120917 test keys
I am in a desperate need for some help:
My tablets specs are these:
Phone model: A13-MID
Brand: softwinners
CPU hardware: sun5i
CPU model: ARMv7 Processor (VFPv3.NEON)
CPU frequency: 60.0 - 1008.0 MHz
Screen Resolution: 800 x 444
GPU vendor: ARM
GPU render: Mali-400 MP
GPU version (OpenGL): OpenGL ES 2.0
Memory size: 353.5 MB
Android version: 4.0.4
Build number: nuclear_pfdq88c-eng 4.0.4 IMM76D 20120821 test-keys
Kernel: Linux version 3.0.8+
I just installed OpenVPN installer and installed the OpenVPN binary in the system/xbin
After that I tried to connect to my university's VPN but when it tried to connect, the tablet lost wifi connection and ever since it doesnt connect to any available wifi network!! I manually deleted the OpenVPN binary, but problem remains!
Do you know where could I find the stock ROM for this tablet in order to re-flash it?
Do you have any other proposals? Anything will help!
Thank you very much!!
Hello people,
My tablet is supposedly an import from China with the manufacturing name as Chuwi v7 nuclear and rebranded in our country by a company named Milagrow as TabTop 7.16. It has the following specs:
1.2 GHz, ARM Cortex A8
512 DDR3
Dual Mali - 400 MP[/QUOTE]
My problem is that I successfully rooted the tablet. And I haven't touched the firmware yet. Since the stock rom wasn't good enough, I went ahead with attempting to find a suitable CWM (Clockworkmod recovery). Turns I couldn't find a compatible version with my tablet, but I went ahead and tried some others. In this processes I flashed an incorrect CWM, the tablet is now stuck at the android boot logo.
Any pointers on how I could fix this?
Good day
Common guys. I need your help :crying:
Flash Stock..
sabergeek said:
Hello people,
My tablet is supposedly an import from China with the manufacturing name as Chuwi v7 nuclear and rebranded in our country by a company named Milagrow as TabTop 7.16. It has the following specs:
1.2 GHz, ARM Cortex A8
512 DDR3
Dual Mali - 400 MP
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My problem is that I successfully rooted the tablet. And I haven't touched the firmware yet. Since the stock rom wasn't good enough, I went ahead with attempting to find a suitable CWM (Clockworkmod recovery). Turns I couldn't find a compatible version with my tablet, but I went ahead and tried some others. In this processes I flashed an incorrect CWM, the tablet is now stuck at the android boot logo.
Any pointers on how I could fix this?
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I don't know about this tablet but try to find / download stock firmware and install it i thing via odin .. should fix your issue , worked for me on other tablet
I suppose It get solved if PC detects your device .I mean ADB detects.Then try other cwm recovery versions.
Hi,
I have purchased a Wiio WI5 smartphone with following specs -
Android Kitkat 4.4.2
Processor 1.7 GHz octa core
RAM 2 GB
Kernel version 3.4.67
Baseband version MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V34.P6
Here are the issues I am facing -
1) Tried several methods including Framaroot, Towelroot, Kingroot etc but of no use.
2) I am unable to boot the phone in factory mode as well i.e. using Power + Vol up / Vol down button
3) I need to root the device so that I can remove some of the apps and get updated ones from the app store.
Please help. If you need any further information please do let me know and I will gladly provide.
wiio wi5
Also they given very low space for application installation. so i want to resize or extend ROM to 6 gb using root. so kindly help me on this.
Thanks..
I had my device rooted and worked perfectly fine but i wanted to install a custom rom using TWRP after I flashed TWRP it does no longer boot.
I dont know maybe it was an wrong version of TWRP or i wad just unlucky but it is stuck so anyone can help me what to do so i can get my data back i had about 10GB of files that i need.
My device info:
Android: 4.4.2
Cpu: A33
Gpu: idk
Brand: Sunny
Model: SN7011
If you need more information about the phone just contact me on a private message
Hi , flash this two files over SP Flash Tool :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9FEt_JD0tXBZnFtc05fVjBycHc/view
Here is video nstruction example :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HyjqZ1sTIk
hello everyone and thankyou for your help ... i have three mediatek tab910 mt6797 tablets i have tried magix,i have tried kingoroot along with a few others and have had zero luck with gaining root access, as of now im not wanting to instal a custom rom i only would like to gain permanate root access so that i can debloat and adjust core speeds etc . For a 10 core 500gb tab its very laggy ,instances force stop on thete own and so on ,im no pc genious and dont know what else to do so some or any help is most welcomed,
Thank you all for your time ...below is the tab specs any other ifo needed ill be more then happy to post as this has been a on going headach
Manufacture
Stack
Model ID
TAB910
Android Version
10.0
Kernel Version
3.10.72+
Battery Capacity
8500 mAh
SoC (Processor)
Architecture
ARM (armv7l)
SoC Model
MediaTek Helio X20/X23/X25/X27
SoC Family
10x ARM Cortex-A7 @2.30 GHz
Frequency
2300 MHz / Min: 728 MHz - Max: 2300 MHz
Main CPU Cores
10 Cores / 10 Threads
Process
20 nm
CPUID
41.0.7.C07.4
Revision
R0P4
Features
SWP HALF THUMB FASTMULT VFP EDSP THUMBEE NEON VFPV3 TLS VFPV4 IDIVA IDIVT
Bogomips
70.76 MIPS
Display (GPU / LCD)
SoC Manufacturer
ARM
SoC Model
Mali-450 MP
OpenGL Ver.
2.0
LCD Size
10.6 inches / 26.9 cm
LCD Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels
LCD Definition
213 DPI
Memory
RAM
8096 MB (8 GB)
Flash
488281 MB
Embedded Sensor
Sensor #1
BMA056 3-axis Accelerometer
Sensor #2
BMM056 3-axis Magnetic Field sensor
Sensor #3
BMM056 Orientation sensor
Sensor #4
RPR410 Proximity Sensor
Sensor #5
RPR410 Light Sensor
Hello I got a similar tablet with the same name Mediatek TAB910. however mt6592
I succeeded to root it with kingoroot. then changed kigoroot superuser with su superuser.
I was trying to upgrade android version (cause it was a fake android 12: it was just lollipop 5.1).
When I tried to install TWRP, I think I brick the tab
Now it's not recognized on my laptop, with a boot loop (I guess, since i only hear it popping up and down when linked through usb) Mediatek usb Port (COM XX). Dark screen.
tried several solutions to the resurruction, but none yet working.
Any help would be appreciated, even suggesting to get rid of it.
Update : my android tablet is stuck on android text booting
Update : it works i flashed files found on the net (userdata and cache). Then wiped e-mmc by holding power and volume down (chinese menu).
However am back to lollipop 5.1.
Gonna try to find a solution after taking a break
I'll look at all the numbers on mine and attach a pic later in if every thing corresponds with your maby you can leave some detail on the process you used to gain perm root cause I've tried everything with nobsuccess
I know on these media Tek you need to use spflash tool to create a scatter file before making a custom recovery have you looked into that? I'm not really familiar with the process on a media Tek I've looked onlin e and read a few diff arrivals but Tobe honest I was all but stumpped
I followed the steps on the vid
How to Root every MTK China Phone - Readback With SP-Flash("
")
I downloaded 3 versions of sp-flash so it worked.
However couldn't get the file (loader.bin) I did it a week after with a russian tool.
And I couldn't root via twrp since i don't have it. I rooted via kingoroot. (i needed to launch the app 3 times before it works).
Now am back to lolipop. If i try to unlock the bootloader, i am stuck in bootloop, and I need to restore a loked bootloader I guess no way to upgrade. Any ideas how to get android 10?
dirk1nowitzki said:
I followed the steps on the vid
How to Root every MTK China Phone - Readback With SP-Flash("
")
I downloaded 3 versions of sp-flash so it worked.
However couldn't get the file (loader.bin) I did it a week after with a russian tool.
And I couldn't root via twrp since i don't have it. I rooted via kingoroot. (i needed to launch the app 3 times before it works).
Now am back to lolipop. If i try to unlock the bootloader, i am stuck in bootloop, and I need to restore a loked bootloader I guess no way to upgrade. Any ideas how to get android 10?
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Nope no idea not very tec savy I'm stuck
did you try fill ram memory test?
I uploaded files if that can help you "https://www.needrom.com/download/mt6592-tab910/"
dirk1nowitzki said:
did you try fill ram memory test?
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I'll take a look at it thank you
dirk1nowitzki i has joined needrom but the system.img is missing..can u upload to provide site..i messed up my tab910 now no firmware..but either still work with SP Tools.