Collection of Guides and Tutorials for G9(Also, how to root and get custom rom)

[julle131]

Welcome
I wrote this post to help people get their Archos g9 tablet running custom roms. If you have any improvement ideas, please post them so I can make this better source of information.
List of content:
Post 1

1. What is recovery
2. What is SDE and how to install it
   -Also SDE for 4.0.25
3. List of most commonly used roms
4. How to install custom roms
5. How to install offical rom
6. How to multiboot android 4.0 based roms
7. Installing 3G stick and Huawei modems support.

Post 2

1. Change symlinks/binds.
2. Installing ADB
3. Installing SuperCharger
4. Installing Chainfire3D
5. But why?
6. FAQ
7. Useful links

What is recovery​

You can boot to recovery menu by holding volume- while booting your device. From recovery meny you can calibrate your touchscreen, wipe data and do this kind of stuff. Installing SDE creates new entry to recovery menu, called Special Developers Edition. There you can remove android kernel, flash new, export hdd and data. In recovery move up and down with volume + and -. Select by pressing power button

What is SDE and how to install it​

SDE is shortened word from Special Developers Edition. After SDE is installed, your tablet is able to boot to official rom, recovery, and SDE rom. Most of the roms advice you to use "Remove android kernel" from SDE before you install kernel. When you remove your android kernel from there and install kernel from custom rom, your archos boots directly to custom rom. If you don't delete it, your device boots to official, but keeping volume - while booting gives you change to boot to SDE.
There are 3 guides how to install SDE. Official SDE watermarks your device for archos (there is no watermark on screen ), so they can detect you have installed SDE in some point. It stays even if you remove SDE. Official way is more safe. Also, it removes "only" software warranty. If your devices powerbutton, Usb-port or etc brokes, you can still send it to warranty. Link to official SDE install guide. Big thanks for Shano56.
Then there is unofficial, a bit more dangerous method. It doesn't watermark your device, but is more complicated. Guide tells that it's outdated, but it worked for me. I used official 4.0.4 version while installing. Link to the guide. Big thanks to Shano56.
4.0.25 Guide, by surdu_petru

Hi !

I uninstalled SDE by mistake yesterday !

...so, you can enable (install) unofficially SDE following this path ( work 100% on firmware 4.0.25 ) :

On your tablet :
check on Settings-> Developer options -> USB debugging on !
connect USB cable ( PC to tablet )

On your PC :
> adb push 1 /data/local
> adb push 2 /data/local
> adb shell
$ chmod 0755 /data/local/*
$ ./data/local/1
$ exit
> adb reboot

> adb shell
$ ./data/local/2
$ exit
> adb reboot

> adb push zimage /data/local/tmp
> adb push initrd.cpio.lzma /data/local/tmp
> adb push abcbox /data/local/tmp
> adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/abcbox
> adb shell /data/local/tmp/abcbox kd_flasher -k /data/local/tmp/zimage -i /data/local/tmp/initrd.cpio.lzma

( now you have installed unofficially SDE ! )

Flash Root version or other Custom Rom :

> adb reboot
> adb shell rm /data/local.prop
> adb push archos.ext4(.update) /mnt/storage

Go to SDE -> ( check "Reboot" on power off menu , and after a while press & keep volume down until you see SDE menu !)
Go to Recovery System -> Developer Edition Menu -> Remove Android Kernel -> I Undestand -> OK -> Developer Edition Menu -> Flash Kernel & Initramfs -> copy here zImage and initramfs.cpio.lzo appropriate archos.ext4(.update) -> OK -> wait to boot !

Now you have Rot version installed !

Here you will find the necessary files : Enable_SDE.zip

List of most commonly used roms​

These roms are most commonly used. Most of them are still being developed. I also included link to rooted official honeycomb, because some people have better touchscreen responsibility with it.
ParanoidAndroid 3
Cyanogenmod 10, 4.2 mockup
Cyanogenmod 10
AOKP ROM
[email protected]
Clean_Slim&Fast(Based on official 4.0.25!)
Ubuntu. This requires special kernel, which is compatible with official android 4.0.4Overclockable stock rom
Early CM9
Stock ICS rom with root & busybox
Stock honeycomb with root. (FYI, kernel requires renaming while installing)

How to install custom roms​

Custom roms have different installing methods, but basic idea is same. You move image file with specified name to specified location.
When coming from stock rom or whengoing to stock rom:
CyanogenMod 10, AOKP, CyanogenMod 9

Installation : Now should be work on all devices Gen9 !!!

...connect USB cable to PC and ( you need to use a Rom with root access ) :
> adb shell
# stop
# rm -rf data/*
# mkdir data/local
# mkdir data/media
# exit
> adb push archos.ext4 /mnt/storage ( need to wait about ~150 seconds ) !
> at the same time do : adb reboot & press and keep volume down ; in SDE -> DEM-> Remove Android Kernel ( if exist ) -> Flash Kernel & Initramfs -> copy here zImage & initramfs.cpio.gz -> OK -> wait to reboot !

[email protected], Ubuntu, Root 4.0.7 Clean_Slim&Fast

Install :

- copy archos.ext4.update(archos.ext4 in case of Clean_Slim&Fast) in /mnt/storage/ , you can use this command > adb push archos.ext4.update(remove .update if Clean_Slim&Fast) /mnt/storage/
- go to SDE -> Developer Edition Menu -> ( Remove Android Kernel if available ) -> Flash Kernel & Initramfs -> copy here zImage & initramfs.cpio.lzo -> OK! -> wait to reboot .....
- after everything was installed - please reboot your device !

Honeycomb
Install like Cyanogenmod and AOKP and others, but rename initramfs.cpio.gz to initramfs.cpio.lzo

How to install official rom​

Download official 4.0.7 rom from here.
Now boot to recovery (hold volume- while booting) and choose update firmware.
Now there should be noew drive in your pc. Drop the downloaded firmware_archos_it4.aos to there and press ok in recovery. Keep usb plugged in while installing. It should take around 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Now choose ok again. your tablet should now reboot to stock rom.

4.0.24 Official is owrking on some devices, but because it won't work on all, i won't cover it here(yet)

How to multiboot android 4.0 based roms​

Install modified initfram from this topic. Use the zimage from the rom you want to multiboot. AFAIK you can multiboot with following combos:
[email protected], Ubuntu (download newer kernel from later pages.), Root 4.0.7
and
AOKP, CyanogenMod 9.

You cant use [email protected] and AOKP because they do not use same kind of data. That means that after you have run first rom, the second will bootloop. That is also why it requires wiping data when changing from stock to aokp and vise versa.
Detailed:
Download dmenu-0.3a.zip, and extract initframfs to desktop. Then download [email protected] and stock 4.0.7 rooted. Extract Image files and zimage from either one of the roms. Now just instal like described in earlier section, while using initframfs from multiboot and kernel from other rom.

Installing 3G stick and Huawei modems support. ​

Trevd made a package to add 3G stick and extra Huawei modems work for AOKP and generally all ICS ROMs. This guy is awesome because he also made some Huawei modems work.

Hi surdu_petru and AOKP fans.
Great work as always, It's not a rom i'll ever use but It's the first time I've loaded an AOKP Rom, I like notification layout, I'll be having that away for my own personal rom Anyway I was more just passing through and noticed 3G was not working yet. As seen as though that seems to be my speciality and preoccupation/addiction for the last 9 months I thought I do something to remedy that situation for you.

Here's an hotfile link to download the update [ 3g-archos-aopk.7z ] this should contain everything you need to get the Archos 3G Dongle, just for ****s and giggles as a extra bonus i've also included the huawei support file as well :good:

Installation:
From a command prompt / bash terminal

7z x 3g-archos-aopk.7z 
adb push 3g /
adb shell reboot_into sde

extracting the 3g-archos-aopk.7z will give youu a 3g directory in you current directory, we then push the contents of the 3g directory to the root direcotry on the device. This operation is recursive.

Have Fun!

What follows is a detailed explanation of what files and modifications are required to add 3G support.

Archos 3G Stick
The changes / additions to add this functionality breaks down like this ; The following required binary's were on the device already:
** /lib/modules/hso.ko is insmod'd by the device specific init file /etc/init/init..rc

/lib/modules/hso.ko[B]**[/B] 
/usr/bin/usb_modeswitch
/system/lib/libtcl-ril.so
/system/bin/rild
/system/bin/pppd
/system/xbin/chat
/etc/ppp/init_pppd_datakey
/etc/ppp/ip-up-datakey
/etc/ppp/ip-down-datakey
/etc/ppp/peers/datakey
/etc/chatscripts/datakey_start
/etc/chatscripts/datakey_stop
/etc/usb_modeswitch/1bbb_f000

The following required services were already defined in the device specific init.rc's located in /etc/init/init..rc ,
*** switch_ms_3g defined by /etc/init/init.archos.rc

service service switch_ms_to_3g[B]***[/B]
service pppd_secrets
service pppd_datakey 
service ril-daemon

So what's missing? you may ask as this pretty much is everything that is needed by the Archos 3G Stick.
Standard Archos Roms use the UsbKeyManager.apk system service to start the switch_ms_to_3g and ril-daemon service's. I replace that with my own ueventd handling native service and add an additional to configuration file keep everything clean

/system/bin/hotplugd
/init.dongle.rc

I've added the following line to the top of the /init.rc

import init.dongle.rc

All that is left to do now is enable mobile networks on the rom. I used apktool to decompile the /system/framework/framework-res.apk and change the following values
res/values/bools.xml

true
true

res/values/arrays.xml

        wifi,1,1,1,-1,true
        mobile,0,0,0,-1,true
        mobile_mms,2,0,2,60000,true
        mobile_supl,3,0,2,60000,true
        mobile_hipri,5,0,3,60000,true
        mobile_fota,10,0,2,60000,true
        mobile_ims,11,0,2,60000,true
        mobile_cbs,12,0,2,60000,true
        wifi_p2p,13,1,0,-1,true


       "1,1"
       "0,1"
       "7,1"
       "9,1"

res/values/strings.xml

ppp1

Huawei Support
The extend this functionality further I added the following files

/etc/ppp/init_pppd_gprs
/etc/ppp/ip-up-gprs
/etc/ppp/ip-down-gprs
/etc/ppp/peers/gprs
/etc/chatscripts/gprs_start
/etc/chatscripts/gprs_stop
/etc/usb_modeswitch/ [ numerous configurations files ]
/lib/modules/usb_wwan.ko
/lib/modules/option.ko
/system/lib/libhuaweigeneric-ril.so

We also need to chmod 6755 /system/bin/pppd but that is handled/checked in the /init.dongle.rc so there is no need to do that manually

 

[julle131]

Change symlinks/binds​

Trevd wrote guide to let people know how to change binds. That way you can move large folders, like Gameloft games and navigator files to ExternalSD, saving InternalSD space.

If you after freeing up space, it is still possible with a bit of hacking voodoo . There are 2 ways I know of in fact.

METHOD 1 - SDCARD SERVICE

you can point the /storage ( /mnt/storage in reality ) to any directory you like. I've currently got mine pointing to an multi partitioned external 32gb sdcard. :0 all you need to do is change the sdcard service in the /etc/init/init.A101S.rc,

Currently it mounts /data/media to /mnt/storage, if you have an external sdcard card handy, try this as a quick and dirty test

From a terminal emulator or adb shell run the following commands

stop sdcard ;
sdcard /mnt/sdcard 1000 1015 &
ls /storage

You will now see that the external sdcard can be access through /storage. to kill the test run

pkill -9 sdcard
start sdcard

Everything should be back to normal. As I mentioned to make a more permanent change edit the following line in the /etc/init/init.A101S.rc

service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard /data/media 1000 1015

METHOD 2 - MOUNT BIND

The other, perhaps more straight forward method uses the bind argument on the mount to command to "mount an already visible filesystem elsewhere" .
In the example I'll bind the external sdcard to a directory in the internal storage

use the terminal emulator or adb once again to execute the following commands

mkdir /storage/sdcard
mount --bind /mnt/sdcard /storage/sdcard

To make this more parmanent, I would probably create a wrapper shell script for the sdcard service to make sure it all gets started together, that's just my preference, As we say in trade ( or maybe it's a saying i've just made up :silly: ) ; "there's more than one way to mount a file system!"


In Summary: I would go with method 2 as this effectively achieves the desired effect off "symlinking" an external directory in the /storage

Cheers

Installing ADB​

ADB comes from word android development bridge, and it allows you to debug, move files and get shell access to your tablet.

First make sure you are running the latest ARCHOS firmware. Connecting by this method will give you user shell privileges. Learn more to know how to use ADB on Windows, Mac or Linux operating system:

Go to the Android SDK page and download the latest SDK for your operating system.

For Windows users only: Install the Archos ADB USB Driver for Windows. The driver is available at the ARCHOS support ftp (ftp://support.archos.com). Instructions how to install the driver are available at USB Driver for Windows site on Android Developers.

Add Archos vendor ID (0x0e79) to adb_usb.ini in .android folder in your home directory:
Windows: echo 0x0e79 >> "%USERPROFILE%\.android\adb_usb.ini"
Macos: echo "0x0e79" >> ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
Linux: echo "0x0e79" >> ~/.android/adb_usb.ini

For Linux users only: You need to add a udev rule if ADB only works as root:
Create a file /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules that contains the following lines:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ENV{DEVTYPE}=="usb_device",
ENV{PRODUCT}=="e79/*", MODE="0666"
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", SYSFS{idVendor}=="e79", MODE="0666"
Make the rule known to udev with the following command:
udevadm control --reload-rules (or udevcontrol reload_rules on older systems)

Running adb from anywhere

We need to update your Path variable. This lets you run adb on your PC from a command window no matter which directory you are in (which makes things a lot easier). If you don't setup your Path, then every time you want to run adb, you will either have to type the whole long pathname where you put adb, or cd to where you've put adb and run it from there (which could be inconvenient if you are transferring files to/from your phone).

On your PC, right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". (on Vista, click on "Change Settings"). Go to the "Advanced" tab, then select "Environment Variables". Find the "Path" variable in the list of variables that it shows (you might need to scroll), and then double-click on that entry to edit it. Add the full path of the "tools" and "platform-tools" folders of the SDK to your path. e.g. if the SDK has been installed in "c:\Program Files\android-sdk-windows", then add to your Path "c:\Program Files\android-sdk-windows\tools;c:\Program Files\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools" (Please Note - don't put any spaces between the semi-colon and pathname, otherwise it won't work !)

sources:Archos, steviewevie

Installing Supercharger​

Supercharger is a multiscript which makes the tablet work much better. Its created by Zeppelinrox, and its official topic is here. We are using also script manager in this guide. That way we can make MinFrees and OOM apply.
In this guide we'll use Apex launcher which is moved to /system/app for our default launcher.
We are also using adb to configure and run Supercharger.
Because stock launcher is odexed and i am not writing how to deodex, we are not using it.
First make sure apex is your default launcher. This can be tested by pressing home button in homescreen.
If it show mini previews of your homescreens, apex is your default launcher.
Now lets begin:
go to here and download newest file. At
the time of writing, it is Update 9_RC11_test6. Move it to your adb folder.
Then open commandline. This can be opened with windowskey + R and writing cmd. Navigate
to adb folder using cd command. I have made adb to run from anywhere, so i just navigate to the downloaded file.
Now use command "adb push v6* /mnt/sdcard" then use command "adb shell". Now you should have
shell access to your tablet. Now do following
su
cd /mnt/sdcard
sh V6* /remember capital V)
Supercharger script should open now. After presentation, script should print after telling your busybox version
"com.anddoes.launcher is the home launcher!" Now continue install. Supercharger will tell you everything you need to know.
So just follow the instructions. After choosing kernel tweak, you get bunch of permission denieds.
We can't help them, so lets just continue.I recommend on using all the tweaks that you can,
but it is your choise do you want to use or not. After all the selections are selected and your in
driver panel, choose number 32. It'll reboot your tablet and wipe dalvik. When the tablet has booted, lets run supercharger script again.
So write these again:
su
cd /mnt/sdcard
sh V6_Super*

After getting to drivers panel, you notice that minfrees are not in effect, and neither is OOM Grouping Fix BUT if they are, you can ignore this step..
Install script manager from market and open it. Give it root permissions and navigate to /system/etc/init.d
press SS99SuperCharger to open its settings. Now press the Su button and then Boot button.
Now press save, and then click it's name which appers to right. Then press back button and reboot.
Now Minfrees should work, and OOM too.
Now you can run 22 if you want to try it. Supercharger is now fully working.

Installing Chainfire3D​

Chainfire3D is an intermediary OpenGL driver. What does that mean? It means that Chainfire3D sits between your apps and the graphics drivers, and can intercept and/or change commands between the two. It has some built-in functions, and can be further extended with plugins to provide extra functionality.

It is very useful for running gameloft games and other games too. I recommend buying it. There are some plugin for it, but i'm not going to tell you about it now.Play store link.
After downloading it, open it and choose "Chainfire3D Driver" and from there "install". Then confirm it and tablet should reboot. Now reopen it and choose "Default opengl setting". From there you can tweak 3D performance if some games lag. Also, if you install plugin, there you can apply them. I personally use "reduce texture quality".

But why?​

This section is to point few reason why to follow these guides. Lets begin:

SDE
Well, you should install this if you want to customize your tablet. If your happy with your tablet running stock, you don't need this, or any other guides.
Custom roms/kernels
Custom roms allow you to use root, they make your tablet faster and add extra functionality. This "functionality" includes: Overclock, run init.d scripts, enable both cores with all governors, root and themes. The benefits are not limited to these, but I could name this quickly. If you wan't to try something which is close to stock, but still has root and some custom functionalities, i would recommend deodexed 4.0.7, or [email protected]
Install official roms
These roms do not require SDE, but will not include root or anything fun . Updating your official rom has many benefits. They include fixes and boost your tablets performance.
Multiboot
Multibooting allows you to have 2 or more roms, which you can choose which to boot on startup. I would recommend this if you want to test functions with root, but still have "backup plan" if testing rom renders unbootable.
3G support
Basicly this allowes some extra huawei 3G sticks to work. There is no list of working stick, you just have to try and hope.
Change symlinks/binds
These allow you to "move" eg. gameloft games to external sd, and allow you to acces your externalsd via internalsd folder.. That way your gamedata does not eat the valuable internalsd space.
ADB
You need this to transfer rom to your tablet. It is also required when you sent logcat reports to help remove bugs.
SuperCharger
This makes your tablet work more fluid. I personally install supercharger to all my android devices. It removes need for task killer, and makes the device work better. Everyone has different results, and it costs only time to install, so i would recommend installing it.
Chainfire3D
This tool allows you to play games made for other GPUs and it can tweak application graphics. You can make the game look worse, but run better or adjust the grphics for a bit higher, so the game looks nicer.



FAQ[/CENTER]

These questions and answers are collected from various sources.

How to activate second core for all govenors in surdu_petrus roms?
To activate the second core, you need the following steps :

- copy /system/S1tweak in /system/etc/init.d/ or ( > adb shell ; # cp /system/S1tweak /system/etc/init.d ; # exit )
- open No-frills CPU Control :
- choose the desired Governor ( but not hotplug ) !
- choose the desired frequency , but not overclocked ! ( when the device will boot - will open with the selected frequency , so please choose max. frequency = your max. stock frequency )
- check "Apply on boot"
- check "Applay"
- check allow if superuser asked permission
- reboot your device !
- Now , both core will be used in any selected Governor ( other than hotplug ! ).

What modems does Trevds mod support?

The theoretical list of supportted devices come from those devices supportted by usb_wwan and option kernelp drivers.

Can I just drag the .zip file to the RAMDISK that appears when I flash zImage and initramfs?

No! Archos recovery cannot read ZIP files. You must first EXTRACT, then copy the contents of the extracted folder. NOT the folder itself. This means you will have two files on the RAMDISK, and no additional folders. If you don't know what a RAMDISK is, try Google or Wikipedia. If you get stuck in a boot loop because you forgot to extract archos.update.ext4 or drive.zip, you must follow the instructions below.

Help! I am stuck in a bootloop! Archos splash screen appears and keeps rebooting. I messed up when I was rooting, and now android will not boot! I accidentally formatted my device, and now I cannot boot into android.

This is a simple mistake and in 99% of cases it is easy to fix. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Download official Archos G9 firmware for ALL G9 tablets (aos file) HERE
Step 2: Boot into recovery turning your device off and then holding volume down + power at the same time
Step 3: Choose "Update Firmware"
Step 4: Connect USB cable to computer and tablet
Step 5: A removable device should appear (RAMDISK), copy the file you just download straight to that drive
Step 6: Press the power button once the file is done copying. DO NOT UNPLUG your device until it has finished updating and has booted back into android.

If you did not format your tablet or delete any personal media, your files should be uneffected.

Will I lose SDE menu if I update my tablet with official AOS or OTA update

As of the latest update (4.0.6) no official update from Archos has removed SDE menu. You should be fine, and your SDE menu should remain untouched.

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Useful links​

Some link i consider useful are here:
G9 101 16GB 1.5GHz Teardown! (Lots of Images)
XBMC for android
Want faster GPS? Follow this guide

 

[julle131]

3th just i remember something to add. Comment and give me some feedback. It helps me to make this topic useful for beginners, and for those who seek info.

 

[julle131]

I meant to edit first post... well, this works as 4th reserved then.

 

[trevd]

Hi there!

You have been busy! Thanks for kind words, Just an heads up really, you might want to update your post as I deleted the usb-modem-binary-redist github repo yesterday as it was a bit too clever for it's own good and I think a bit of abuse/misuse of the concept branching! Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should LOL, with that in mind I'd probably advise against linking to my github repos as they don't stay static for very long. I generally leave the hotfile links up "forever" so link away with them.

The Information and files included in the new AOKP post about 3G Dongles should be good across all ICS roms. Finally allow me to throw out this mini guide I wrote a while back which explains an "app-free" method of freeing up space, I noticed there been a bit of discussion about it, Using an app just seem like overkill, but that's just me I suppose.

Anyway good work. :good:

 

[julle131]

Hi there!

You have been busy! Thanks for kind words, Just an heads up really, you might want to update your post as I deleted the usb-modem-binary-redist github repo yesterday as it was a bit too clever for it's own good and I think a bit of abuse/misuse of the concept branching! Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should LOL, with that in mind I'd probably advise against linking to my github repos as they don't stay static for very long. I generally leave the hotfile links up "forever" so link away with them.

The Information and files included in the new AOKP post about 3G Dongles should be good across all ICS roms. Finally allow me to throw out this mini guide I wrote a while back which explains an "app-free" method of freeing up space, I noticed there been a bit of discussion about it, Using an app just seem like overkill, but that's just me I suppose.

Anyway good work. :good:

Thanks for the feedback.

I removed the part which had github link, and modified the AOKP section to tell it works with all ICS ROMs.

I'll included your mini guide. I might even have some use for it myself...

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

 

[muti642]

help me for multi boot ubuntu ics bleuv03

hello I want to know is it possible to bleuv03 ics and multi boot with ubuntu and it is possible that what zImage and iniframts I should use.
desoler for my english I'm french and I go through a translator thank you.

 

[julle131]

hello I want to know is it possible to bleuv03 ics and multi boot with ubuntu and it is possible that what zImage and iniframts I should use.
desoler for my english I'm french and I go through a translator thank you.

Download zimage, initfram and Ubuntu image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26000199
There is a high chance that touchscreen will not work if you have 101 G9 model in Ubuntu. You can still use USB OTG devices like mouse normally.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

 

[muti642]

Download zimage, initfram and Ubuntu image from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26000199
There is a high chance that touchscreen will not work if you have 101 G9 model in Ubuntu. You can still use USB OTG devices like mouse normally.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

thank you for answered. j've already managed to install ubuntu and I had no problem touch by cons I Can not get a dual boot ubuntu and bleuv03 ics. I shall therefore understands the multi boot flash I then I put two images but in the memory of the tablet and then I flash the kernel you gave me quote above and I should be able to boot on 2 rom and bleuv03 ubuntu?

 

[julle131]

thank you for answered. j've already managed to install ubuntu and I had no problem touch by cons I Can not get a dual boot ubuntu and bleuv03 ics. I shall therefore understands the multi boot flash I then I put two images but in the memory of the tablet and then I flash the kernel you gave me quote above and I should be able to boot on 2 rom and bleuv03 ubuntu?

Download the this kernel https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxgjsI4pMALheHZoVUdIYnVTN28/edit
It can dualboot [email protected] v03. If the ubuntu does not boot after flashing it, download this ubuntu image:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxgjsI4pMALhVl9kek9SSFpKb2M/edit

 

[muti642]

THX

Download the this kernel https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxgjsI4pMALheHZoVUdIYnVTN28/edit
It can dualboot [email protected] v03. If the ubuntu does not boot after flashing it, download this ubuntu image:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxgjsI4pMALhVl9kek9SSFpKb2M/edit

Thank you thanks you it works well, I do not use the right kernel or the good image of ubuntu. ps: the touchscreen does not work but using the OTG is perfect.

thank you again julie :good:

 

[solrakk6]

sorry for ignorance but for root i need to have adb sdk for do this steps??

"- copy archos.ext4.update to /mnt/storage/ , you can use this command > adb push archos.ext4.update /mnt/storage/
- go to SDE -> Developer Edition Menu ->( Remove Android Kernel if available ) -> Flash Kernel & Initramfs -> copy here zImage & initramfs.cpio.lzo -> OK! -> wait to reboot .....
- the first boot may be longer ! "

If my archos is untoot how i use this comand? with adb sdk ?!

 

[julle131]

sorry for ignorance but for root i need to have adb sdk for do this steps??

"- copy archos.ext4.update to /mnt/storage/ , you can use this command > adb push archos.ext4.update /mnt/storage/
- go to SDE -> Developer Edition Menu ->( Remove Android Kernel if available ) -> Flash Kernel & Initramfs -> copy here zImage & initramfs.cpio.lzo -> OK! -> wait to reboot .....
- the first boot may be longer ! "

If my archos is untoot how i use this comand? with adb sdk ?!

Yes, you must use adb. I assume your "untoot" means unrooted. You use cd command to navigate to your adb folder and from there to platform-tools. Also drop archos.ext4.update to there. Then use the adb command to move the file. Moving file to that location does not require root.

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[hondacity]

Archos G9 101 HD

Hi Surdu,
I tried to update after SDE install and then accidentally dont know what happened have lost android on my tablet G9 101 HD. I cant see my hd on pc and is not booting but only can see the rom image which appears on boot without animation. How can I transfer the update archos.ext4 into Internal Storage without seeing the drive on PC win 7. I have made mistake in steps may be.

Please help.

 

[julle131]

Hi Surdu,
I tried to update after SDE install and then accidentally dont know what happened have lost android on my tablet G9 101 HD. I cant see my hd on pc and is not booting but only can see the rom image which appears on boot without animation. How can I transfer the update archos.ext4 into Internal Storage without seeing the drive on PC win 7. I have made mistake in steps may be.

Please help.

Go to the recovery menu, choose update firmware. When it prompts you to connect tablet to pc, cobbect it, but to different usb port than last time. That should cause the pc to reinstall usb drivers for the tablet.

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[hondacity]

Archos G9 101 HD

Go to the recovery menu, choose update firmware. When it prompts you to connect tablet to pc, cobbect it, but to different usb port than last time. That should cause the pc to reinstall usb drivers for the tablet.

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Thanks, for so fast reply Dear...
I did the same as you advised and a drive with name ending with "REC" with a capacity of 299 MB appeared. I tried to copy the Surdu's Deoedex update but it has more weight in MBS about 390. So it could not. I tried original Archos ROM with weight of 186 MB and it copied. Started update but returned with an error "Update failed: (221)".....

Please advise.

Note: I also tried in SDE menu to export data drive and got a drive 1.48 GB which I formated from win 7 and succeded in copying Stock and Surdu's ROMs one by one but always failed to get android and it always say failed update. Still get unanimated Archos logo on startup with no further bootup.

 

[julle131]

Thanks, for so fast reply Dear...
I did the same as you advised and a drive with name ending with "REC" with a capacity of 299 MB appeared. I tried to copy the Surdu's Deoedex update but it has more weight in MBS about 390. So it could not. I tried original Archos ROM with weight of 186 MB and it copied. Started update but returned with an error "Update failed: (221)".....

Please advise.

Note: I also tried in SDE menu to export data drive and got a drive 1.48 GB which I formated from win 7 and succeded in copying Stock and Surdu's ROMs one by one but always failed to get android and it always say failed update. Still get unanimated Archos logo on startup with no further bootup.

Okay... So you have sde installed? Good. First, let's get the official firmware working. Download the latest official ROM from archos:
http://update.archos.com/9/gen9/gen9_4.0.26/firmware_archos_it4.aos
Drop this to the 300mb partition called REC. Then press power and let it install.
Now follow the install guide o. The ROM you want to install

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[hondacity]

Archos G9 101 HD

Okay... So you have sde installed? Good. First, let's get the official firmware working. Download the latest official ROM from archos:

Drop this to the 300mb partition called REC. Then press power and let it install.
Now follow the install guide o. The ROM you want to install

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Thanks Julle..But Now I understand that official ROM is not installing because of unofficial kernel flash I have already installed and had flushed original one. I think if I get original kernel then I can arrive to original Android ICS which you have mentioned. Please advise if you have any address of original kernel for "firmware_archos_it4.aos".

THANKS and Best Regards...

Further to my above thread...I found the stock kernel and flashed it but still after installing kernel and then original firmware, its giving same error of update failed (221).

Please advise if any remedy you prefer.

Regards...

Hi Julle,
Sorry too many threads from me but very much annoyed but sure thanks Dear for your kind help.
On export of HDD from "Repair system" menu...>>>> A drive appeared in PC but not opening as it says " Insert disk into drive". I think it is the problem which is preventing from installing the AOS file to run Android.

Please advise.

Regards,

 

[julle131]

Thanks Julle..But Now I understand that official ROM is not installing because of unofficial kernel flash I have already installed and had flushed original one. I think if I get original kernel then I can arrive to original Android ICS which you have mentioned. Please advise if you have any address of original kernel for "firmware_archos_it4.aos".

THANKS and Best Regards...

Further to my above thread...I found the stock kernel and flashed it but still after installing kernel and then original firmware, its giving same error of update failed (221).

Please advise if any remedy you prefer.

Regards...

Hi Julle,
Sorry too many threads from me but very much annoyed but sure thanks Dear for your kind help.
On export of HDD from "Repair system" menu...>>>> A drive appeared in PC but not opening as it says " Insert disk into drive". I think it is the problem which is preventing from installing the AOS file to run Android.

Please advise.

Regards,

To install the update I linked, you shouldn't need any kernel changes. Removing kernel from SDE removes the official kernel, but that does not prevent installing official update. Also installing custom kernel will not prevent installing official rom.
I just do not understand why you get the 221 error as most of the people get it when that have incorrect file there or already have newer stock ROM installed. It is possible that your windows format broke it, because windows formats it to wrong format. You should never format any other than sdcards in windows. You could try the format system in recovery and choosing reformat device. After that install the official update I linked.


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[hondacity]

Archos G9 101 HD

To install the update I linked, you shouldn't need any kernel changes. Removing kernel from SDE removes the official kernel, but that does not prevent installing official update. Also installing custom kernel will not prevent installing official rom.
I just do not understand why you get the 221 error as most of the people get it when that have incorrect file there or already have newer stock ROM installed. It is possible that your windows format broke it, because windows formats it to wrong format. You should never format any other than sdcards in windows. You could try the format system in recovery and choosing reformat device. After that install the official update I linked.


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Thanks again Dear,
I applied same as you say but ending on same 221 error. Any thoughts please.

Best regards.:crying: