DISCONTINUED - [ROM][21-04-2011][patch update] ElocityMod v1.42 for Elocity A7

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!!This is ONLY for Elocity A7!!!

This Mod is based on Elocity Stock with additions from Nvidia SDK, to make a better functioning stock rom with google apps.

You can also follow updates on Twitter now: Dexter Picard (DexterPicard) on Twitter or for the continued support or you can visit my homepage at Dexter's mods

I Thought this demo deserved to be posted with my Mod for ElocityA7 :)
I get some creds here too , thanks!


Installation Instructions:
ALWAYS HAVE CHARGER CONNECTED WHEN UPDATING A FIRMWARE

Download ElocityMod v1.42 patch update
Download ElocityMod v1.41
It will require Wipe/factory reset as well. as reports on the update seems to report some problems if not, so its your own if it does FC alot, if you do not wipe

PATCHES
installs like regular full updates: rename to Update.zip and run recovery.
- v1.xx Adhoc patch here if you need connecting to mobile teetering app, it will not autostart wifi after sleep.

Previous releases
Download ElocityMod v1.3
Download ElocityMod v1.2

Install using recovery menu.

1. copy the file to the root of your sdcard and rename to Update.zip.
2. Enter "Recovery menu" by pressing power for 2seconds, release
3. then hold power button until "hold power 5sec...." appear and wait until it says booting recovery kernel..and release power button.
4. Press "HOME" button to see menu, use SEARCH/BACK button to navigate.
5. select "Wipe/factory reset" - press MENU key to activate
6. then select "apply sdcard:update.zip" - press MENU to activate
7. after the small install process - press "reboot" to finalize and wait for the upgrade to take place on second screen that appear.

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ISSUES
- Files manager app does FC too much, use the OI filemanager for local filehandling.

CHANGELOG[INDENT]v1.42
- added latest 17-04 update from ElocityA7 update.
- Fixed sdcard problem, you can now eject/insert as much as wanted.
alternate patch is now removed.

v1.41
- build.prop (ro.kernel.android.checkjni=false) enables Skype to function (and maybe other apps)
- usb stick support added.
- changed sdcard handler to stock, but with exception it only work until you eject sdcard/usb , and a reboot is only way to remount (or restart vold daemon which is from a shell)
- honeycomb bootanimation added.
- Files app added (for copying network files to tablet) is buggy with pictures handling in folders. (might be removed again)
- VPN (script + vpn settings enabled/added)
- HDMI resolution changer added in settings (480p -> 1080p output available)

v1.4
- Based on latest 24-02 update from Elocity.
- Cracked the sdcard issue, and its fully working now..
- Added patched hulu Flashplayer 10.2 (uninstall this one first, if you download it from market)
- New calendar app

v1.3
- finally latest Market app included (2.2.7 will be upgraded to 2.2.11 when you enter market the first time)
- Added Gsensor fix, so screen rotation works, if playing games that need sensor like SpeedX or racing games..
- Added DSP audio manager with EQU function (does help increasing volume a little too)
- re-arranged process, so installers do not keep trying to install apps.

v1.2
- Updated to latest stock of Feb-04 .
- removed wifi Settings again, solution did not work (im told)
- Fixed Calendar app FC.
- Updated Market to the latest release.

THANKS to all who donated up to now! its appreciated, and shows that people like the extras added...


WARNING: Use this image at your own risk and i take no responsibility if you brick your tablet..

Reserved for future use..

This will be very helpful for a lot people. Great of you to put this together for everyone!

Just curious, what's the advantage of having the superuser app when the device is rooted out of the box?

I look forward to seeing what else can happen with this device, and would be happy to test if needed.

Originally Posted by DroidxRage

Just curious, what's the advantage of having the superuser app when the device is rooted out of the box?

although its already in non-secure mode, the apps that run "su" dont recognise it, so the root app is required together with its "su" command.
and it actually also have the advantage of you being in control of which apps get root access..

although your "adb shell" is in a root shell, the apps running still has non-su rights to the system, otherwise its would be pretty open as well and without much security.

I went ahead and applied version 1.0a over 1.0. I didn't take the time to do a backup so I didn't wipe/factory reset first. Everything went well, but calendar still gets a force close upon launch (not a problem for me, I don't need it). I may go ahead and wipe it and reinstall 1.0a, but I'm very happy with it as is for now.

Thanks again for making this rom! I'll hit that donate button for sure.

Thanks Dexter, tossed a donation your way.

I couldn't get root access back so I'm rerunning the update after a full wipe of data and cache. I will let you know how it goes.

Originally Posted by rich_e

I went ahead and applied version 1.0a over 1.0. I didn't take the time to do a backup so I didn't wipe/factory reset first. Everything went well, but calendar still gets a force close upon launch (not a problem for me, I don't need it). I may go ahead and wipe it and reinstall 1.0a, but I'm very happy with it as is for now.

Thanks again for making this rom! I'll hit that donate button for sure.

Originally Posted by rich_e

I couldn't get root access back so I'm rerunning the update after a full wipe of data and cache. I will let you know how it goes.

I lost root access loading this rom too. It tried to update su but couldn't.

Originally Posted by DroidxRage

I lost root access loading this rom too. It tried to update su but couldn't.

Couldnt install the su zip file it put on my sd either..