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steviesteve78

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Just managed to bag myself one fo these from a high-street retailer in the UK and all I can say is WOW - first impressions are really good.

Out of the box, the hardware is really impressive for a tablet costing half the price of iPad. The screen is fantastic and the whole presentation is really high end considering the price.

The only one problem is the software as it stands. It has a 1ghz A8 - like the Galaxy P1000 - however, with the software build installed, it seems to chug along - Flash player works well but does stutter on anything over 240p quality. Viewscene 3D - which I beleive is SPBs mobile shell, really lags and the web browsing experience (although accurate in it's reproduction) is a little frustrating. I replaced the launcher with ADW which works really well and the browser of choice is now Opera.

I have been searching all forums to see if there are any developers working on ROMs but as it is so new, there don't seem to be many. Is there anyone out there? I contacted Viewsonic themselves and found there response really upbeat and definitely looks like they will be supporting the software side of things in a big way.

The response suggested some big news regarding improvements to the user experience which I can only speculate on.

Good luck if you can get one - its great quality at a reasonable price.

Only question facing me know is which case to get - with the device being same size as iPad - there are plenty to choose from.

If anyone is interested in working on the software/ROM, please get in touch - I am comfortable with ADB and the command line but know very little about programming or building the OS!

Cheers all.
 
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Jafo286

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Hi steviesteve78

I agree, Viewscene 3D looks pretty much like SPB shell :)
I just bought a Viewpad 7e for my father, works very fine for the investment. Trying to put Gapps on it with the cyanogenmod 7 gapps pack.
Did you managed to connect to your 10e with ADB ?
Thx,
Jafo
 
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rustyfishhook

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Hi

Recently purchased one of these too, first impressions are good but i cant seem to get iplayer or 4OD to play videos.

Any ideas?
 
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guvno

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I'm thinking of getting one of these too. But I'm a bit concerened about the 'dated' SC A8 CPU and the dated OS?

Some of the things I will want to do on this is video calling using Skype (yes, I know there are other alternatives, but it has to be Skype) and playing DivX/Xvid movies and some .MKV movies. Could anyone tell me if it will be good enough? I am quite impressed by the dimensions and the screen, but if the specs can't keep up then I'm thinking of a cheap and chunky Tegra 2 tablet like the POV which is actually £10 cheaper and I'll put a custom ViewComb 3.2 ROM on it...

Any suggestions/opinions?
 
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mikilet

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You can root the Viewpad 7e with Gingerbreak v1.2 so I think you will be able to do it in the same way for the 10e.
 
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mikilet

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Did you enable usb debugging before trying to root your device ?

For the steps, nothing complicated in the case of the 7e :
- install Gingerbreak 1.20
- enable usb debugging
- open Gingerbreak
- select root
- the Viewpads 7e reboots and is rooted

Let us know if Gingerbreak doesn't work on 10e.
 
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shafiahmedbd

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Gingerbread could not root my Viewpad 10E. It ran over 15 minutes and still says "Rooting...
Running Exploit...
This may take a few minutes!
Device will reboot on success!"

I then forced the application to quit.

My logcat shows the following two lines again and again
D/DirectVolume( 1096): DEVPATH = /devices/virtual/block/loop0
E/DirectVolume( 1096): Partition '/devices/virtual/block/loop0' has a different major than its disk!

Does it give any clues to what the problem might be?
 
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richardhughes

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I got the 10e for my mother 3-4 weeks ago coz of build quality and looks and everything really, it really does feel like it should be double the price when in your hands. And my little brother installed superuser from the net(without rooting) and when I showed him how things don't work that way by installing a boot recovery app that needs su permissions, how supprised

Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
 
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richardhughes

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Continued (sorry) when the superuser app popped on the screen asking me to allow or deniey , yes folks this happened without me ever rooting or even trying to to root it. Can someone else try this and tell me I'm not mad. The app in question is from Google market that I sent to the view pad 10e from my nexus s(ics)(cheers koush) through Bluetooth, I can't remember the exact name but the icon for it is a hat(its a reboot recovery app). May by this can start the pro's to look into it . Coz this pad is so worth modding.

Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
 
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zsha

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Dec 11, 2011
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I tried installing superuser and it didnt work for me.

I also tried installing the new firmware update...over at modaco and viewsonic sites...but when I get to the recovery menu my back and menu buttons dont operate and so cant get to the sd update choice ;-(

Anyone know if theres another way to apply the update via PC perhaps ? saw a link for {Nand}MPTool but cannot seem to find it.


And in case any of you want android market for 10e then theres a link for that at the modaco site as well... tried pasting it here but am too new apparently ;-)
 
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    willierwil
    viewpad 10e rooted

    well here we are .... after failing at least a dozen time this is how i did

    I have done it using laptop WINXP (dunno on win7, I may try again using win7 pro)
    PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IF YOU WANT TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE YOU ARE DOING IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, I DO NOT RECCOMAND IT AT ALL AND THE DESCRIPTION BELOW IS PURELY FOR EDUCATION ONLY!!!! ;) ;) ;) yep

    my contact
    Storagepertutti_gmail_com
    links below are for downloading the files used (correct version!!):
    (i have to put some underscores in the links below otherwise could not post them, just remove ALL THE UNDERSCORE)

    SuperOneClickv2.3.zip
    _h_t_t_p_s_:_/_/_docs._google._com/open?id=0BzJAEigNC3a8NWc0R1UwRjhSOHFJRW9mSXJYSjg3dw

    ScreenShotOf-SuperClick&CMD.gif
    _h_t_t_p_s_:_/_/_docs._google._com/open?id=0BzJAEigNC3a8M0RYNVRHYllUVm1nYXAxeUc5WUJ2Zw

    htc_sync_3.0.5617_us.exeShared
    _h_t_t_p_s_:_/_/_docs._google._com/open?id=0BzJAEigNC3a8M01fWGotclhUUWF4ZkxGSlludGxSUQ

    VIEWPAD 10e (uk)
    1) Do a full manufacturer reset (you will lose all installed apps, (if you need them run backup) but the external card will be ok don’t worry about, leave it in (setting> privacy setting> factory data reset> careful : leave the erase sd card un-tick and press <full reset>
    2) When restart put the viewpad in usb debugging and stay awake mode (setting>applications>development>usb debugging tick and stay awake tick ), also increase the screen timeout to 30 min.( setting>display>screen timeout>30 sec)
    [Certain settings are only to make visible things]
    3) Meanwhile install htc android sync software on your PC (download link above) NOTE: after few min. through the installation the software will ask if you want to install HTC Sync ... click NO and then click finish.
    4) Restart viewpad with external power connected But do not unlock the screen or get into any programs, wait one min. and then connect it to computer ( you will need usb to usb micro cable) and u ll see the PC installing all drivers for a good couple of min. and the screen of the viewpad will stay light up.
    5) Download adb ( link above superclick ... contains adb which does not need installation .... when unzipped is ready to run ...... just remenber where you unzip it .)
    6) Run cmd and go into adb directory:
    "adbHDDdriverletter:" <enter> ( the letter of the HDD driver partition where the adb directory is followed by a column)
    "cd adb" <enter>, directory where u unzipped adb
    "adb root" <enter>
    "adb shell" <enter>
    "cd /bin" <enter> be careful to the space between cd and the slash
    "ls -l --color=never su" <enter> just copy past eh? (just to clarify it is LS <space>-L<space> -- ....becarufull to spaces.)
    "rm ./su" <enter> careful again to the space before the dot
    7) run superclick 2.3.3 on your PC, press root
    8) when finished (its very fast) close superclick and restart viewpad and redo from point 6 but this time un can unlock the pad screen so you can drag down the top bar and see what’s happening (always leave external power supply on), ALSO AFTER UNLOCKING THE SCREEN I CHOOSED THE STANDARD VIEWING NOT THE VIEWSCENE3D !!!
    When done then goto point 9)


    9) on superclick press root shell (careful it will take much longer then root (in the region of a minute, anyway) so better you watch the right hand side panel for when it say “/data/local/tmp/outputEND:79774”
    10) Then press on the viewpad <turn on usb storage> (you will see it if the top bar's lowed down, which you should have it from previous steps anyway)
    11) on the external sd card rename directory ".android_secure" i changed mine to: "TODELETE.android_secure" (i have done this because my market got stuck before, but it is not needed, if market get stuck just restart the pad)
    12) come out from usb storage first using "removing hardware" on your pc and then from the tablet BUT
    if the PC locks the usb mass storage (u cannot remove hardware) then make your PC at sleep and then remove usb cable
    13) try if ur viewpad is really rooted running for example titanium backup or root explorer

    WIFI TETHERING
    tethering the pad to connect to ADHOC WIFI (NO TETHERING NEEDED really) from mobile phone running WM6.1 using WMWifiRouter.cab (u have to pay few quids):

    using root explorer (IS A MUST) Ver.2.19 at least, modify those FILES:
    1)
    /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf ( then over it <long click><open as><text editor>write the code below above the existing one, then copy the SSID and WAP key from the old code and put it in the second section "network { ssid...... home ssid, then delete the old codes, then <long click><select all><long click> <copy><save and exit>, u will see that root explorer saves the original file as ".bak" and new version as ".conf"

    2)( similar to above)
    /etc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf (<long click><open as><text editor><long click> <select all> <long click> <PASTE><save and exit>

    codes to put in: (DO NOT PUT THE PART AFTER THE // BECoUSE its ONLY TO SEPARATE THE EXPLANATIONS)
    ----------------------------


    ctrl_interface=DIR=/data/system/wpa_supplicant GROUP=wifi //(interface loc.)
    //eapol_version=2 not needed
    update_config=1 //(how fast wifi refresh)
    ap_scan=2 //(ad hoc connection)

    network={
    ssid="your adHOC SSID"
    scan_ssid=1
    key_mgmt=NONE //(because it is not a WPA encryption)
    wep_key0=1234567890 //(MY PHONE HAS THIS WEP KEY change for yours)
    priority=1 //(first to connect)
    mode=1
    }
    network={
    ssid="your home SSID" //( this is your normal ssid connection
    scan_ssid=1
    key_mgmt=WPA-PSK //(because my home has WPA encryption)
    psk="very secret passphrase" //(wap key)
    priority=2 // (SECOND to connect)
    mode=1
    }
    network={
    ssid="your EXTRA MORE SSID" //( other ssid)
    scan_ssid=1
    key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
    psk="very secret passphrase"
    priority=3 //(third to connect)
    mode=1
    }
    // you can add as many section " network={...} " u need just increase +1 priority


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    More ideas taken from Alessio2 from which I understood how it works MANY THANKS (remenber to remoce the underscores)
    and
    _h_t_t_p_:_/_/_linux.die._net/man/5/wpa_supplicant.conf
    also
    _h_t_t_p_:_/_/_w_w_w_._slatedroid._com/topic/9665-tether-your-android-tablet-with-your-mobile-phone-by-alessio2/

    MORE TAKEN FROM :
    _h_t_t_p_:_/_/_w_w_w_.slatedroid._com/topic/25748-firmware-flytouch-superpad-6-vi-v10-cortex-a8-vimicro/page__st__520 (do not remove the underscore of "/page__st__520)

    MARKET VERSION works without rooting but must be version 4.3.3
    ... let me know how it goes,
    enjoy

    wil
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    sidenki
    viewsonic viewpad 10e custom ROM (android 4.0.3)

    Here's my custom ROM for Viewpad 10e based on android 4.0.3. Below are the installation instructions and features included. Please read everything carefully before flashing! All this you do on your own risk! This custom is for version 1.1 of the tablet only (original firmware V10E_WW_V2.0_20120730)

    FEATURES
    Code: 
    [I]-stock logo.bmp and boot animation are replaced;
-stock wallpapers are replaced;
-some apps are installed: [B]soft:[/B] Skype, KingSoft Office; Cool Reader, YouTube, Root Explorer, Screen Lock On and Off; [B]games:[/B]Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Space;
-SetupWizard app (first startup app) is disabled. It makes the first startup shorter;
-init.d scripts are used for better performance;
-stock keyboard is modified (some languages are added);
-Root is added;
-Google Play is added;
-The device is recognised as Asus EeePad. This opens more apps in Google Play;
-Flash Player is modified so it is possible to watch videos in any browser without bugs.[/I]

    INSTALLATION
    Code: 
    [I]1. Download the archive;
2. Unpack it;
3. Follow the Viewsonic instructions (you can find pdf file in the folder with the firmware) to flash it[COLOR="Red"][B]The flashing process will be longer (for 20-30 minutes) because some of the image files are bigger than in the original firmware[/B][/COLOR];
4. Turn on the device after flashing (the first startup will be for 30-40 minutes) and make the tablet work for ten minutes;
5. Then turn off the tablet;
6. Press and hold Volume+ and power key until the image appears. The device will go to the recovery mode;
7. Use volume keys to move to the 'wipe data' option and press power key to choose it;
8. Move to 'yes' option and choose it. Wiping process will begin;
9. Move to 'wipe cache partition' option and choose it. Wiping process will begin;
10. Finally, choose 'reboot now' option. The device will reboot (for 30-40 minutes again). The tablet is ready.
[COLOR="Red"][B]Please note that wiping is necessary if you don't want any bugs![/B][/COLOR][/I]

    USERAPP SCRIPT INSTRUCTIONS
    Code: 
    [I]This script made it possible to install apps from the first startup because not all apps will work from system folder.
[B]If you want to remove some of the apps I have installed then:[/B]
1. Remove the app as usual;
2. Open Root Explorer an go to the system\userapp folder;
3. Tap the R/W button in the right corner and remove the app you need.[/I]
[COLOR="Red"][B]Please note that if you don't remove the app from the userapp folder it installs again after the next reboot![/B][/COLOR]


    VOLD.FSTAB INSTRUCTIONS
    Code: 
    [I]This file mounts external sd before internal so the external sd card will be recognised as internal
[B]If you want to do this then:[/B]
1. Download vold fstab from the link (the link is in the attachments in vold.fstab.txt);
2. Open Root Explorer, go to system\etc folder, tap on R/W button in the right and replace vold.fstab with the downloaded file;
3. Reboot the tablet.[/I]
[COLOR="Red"][B]Please note: if you want to restore back to normal, backup vold.fstab file before replacing it![/B][/COLOR]

    Download Link: is in the attachments as I don't have enough posts
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    Gstar32
    zen200 said:
    We all made good progress with this thread with the market and root.....

    But it seems that we are still not any closer to getting basic tutorials for things such as iplayer, youtube etc.

    I am having trouble with both the above, to the point that im thinking of selling up and just go back to my old netbook which does everything and much much more. :(
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Zen, don't give up on this.....Here's why...

    I have managed to get 2 versions of flash player to work with iplayer. It plays recorded and live Tv channels. First, I recommend uninstalling both iplayer & flash player that may be on your pad. Also, go on root explorer to folder system/apps and delete any files relating to flash.

    The 2 flash players I got to work were:

    Flash Player 10.2.157.51
    http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/ge.../android/10.2.157.51/install_flash_player.apk

    Flash Player 10.3.186.7
    http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/ge...e/android/10.3.186.7/install_flash_player.apk

    I choose 10.3, but both work. Now, go to the Google market and do a new install of iplayer version 1.3, If you don't yet have it, see if 1mobile has it, if not search online.

    That's it, both recorded and live should work now. The problem I have though is, I am tethering my pad to my mobile and not getting excellent speeds due to area, so the picture wasn't excellent, but worked .

    Hope all this helps......

    Also, Zen200, did you not see my previous post about that modded YouTube app, if you did, did you download it. If you had problems getting it, I don't mind uploading it to my rapidshare and posting the link, just ask.

    I now have root, Google market, YouTube & iplayer all sorted. What's next to do?





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    globatron
    If anyone wants it I'll put together a root and google apps (including market) bundle for the 10e.
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    lckis
    viewpad 10e rooted and trimmed

    I've deleted the following system bloatwares:

    1mobile market
    Amazon kindle
    AndroidGamesApp (wild tangent)
    Ask search
    Briefme
    Czcupdate (apk & odex)
    Dropbox
    Tuneinfree
    Twitter
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    Userguide
    Viewscene

    No need to worry at all. Just keep a copy of the apk, and you can put it back any time.

    Also made some tweaks to the Build.prop

    Running smooth and fast now, more free RAM, no problem so far.:)
    It's so beautiful and value for money!
    Others had given up too early. What a pity!
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