How to update firmware on iRobot A9?

[JohnnyInBris]

I bought one of these from a vendor on ************** and I've been hastling him for link to manufacturer and firmware updates. All I was able to get from him was a link to a rom that I think he uploaded. Its available here: V0.51_20110612_GoogleLicenseAPP_3G_AK.rar–DBank网盘|资源共享-文件备份-免费网络硬盘

I cant find any way to get the A9 to load it. Have tried Menu & Power on and a few other combinations but it always just boots as normal. Anyone know how to load it?

 

[shadowofzeus]

Link works now, I don't know how to load it ether, but this is what I need it. Now we need to know how to flash it.

 

[JohnnyInBris]

Well I managed to load the new rom by copying the files from the download to a sdcard and then power on while pressing the front panel button. The update loaded but the touch screen is rotated compared to the LCD so now it's unusable except with a usb mouse.

 

[iwantantono]

any progresss???
i need update tooo

 

[JohnnyInBris]

Yes I managed to get the touchscreen oriented correctly by changing a line in /etc/ts.conf from:

module linear

to

module linear xyswap

however the calibration is not good and using the inbuilt calibration from settings doesn't seem to help

 

[iwantantono]

help can any body help
today the tablet did not start up
just hang on amlogic screen
i tried to fix it with home button and flash it
but now nothing
just blank.
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

 

[JohnnyInBris]

Look in this thread.....there is a way to boot from sdcard

[ROM] Ramos W10 - Development Thread. - SlateDroid.com

 

[haynz]

Hi - i found this: firmware for SKU10275 A9 Tablet?sku10241 OEM RAMOS W10 - Cortex A9 - Download Center - Pandawill Forum | Community for China Products Discussion - Powered by Discuz!

 

[haynz]

Hi ppls,
i got a CEMA9704 wich is really same looking as the iRobot A9 and has same specs, but i guess it has an other display build in ( cause drivers doesn't match).
Android 2.2 AM8726-M A9 Dual Core Tablet PC Wifi Internet Bluetooth 2.1 7inch Resistive Touchscreen-Android Tablet PC
I tried both Roms - my link and Ramos W10, but none of them really working ... Ramos W10 is a little more near to my display^^ - but still unusable.
I'm asking seller now for exact firmware ...

CEMA9704 goes into recovery mode by pressing ESC + POWER and into SD-Card boot/flash-mode (hows it called?^^) by powering up at MENU + POWER.
Homekey doesnt seem to have a function at boot-modes.

It has a "HY_M8726_GL9587_V1.2" board inside.

CEMA9704 owners pls DON'T install iRobot/W10-Roms !!!

 

[haynz]

EDIT: after installing ROM from #1 it's finally totally dead

EDIT2: Didnt read the release notes before i flashed #1
http://openlinux.amlogic.com/download/linux/android/release/MID/froyo-amlogic-mid-20110526/
U have to format NAND if u not running openlinux firmware .... and now it seems not to do anything anymore ... displays ever black ....
Does anybody know, how to set it up for a new ?https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=...otes (20110526).pdf&embedded=true&chrome=true

 

[lenl1540]

I also have this problem. Have you been able to get help or fix it?

 

[JohnnyInBris]

EDIT: after installing ROM from #1 it's finally totally dead

EDIT2: Didnt read the release notes before i flashed #1
Index of /download/linux/android/release/MID/froyo-amlogic-mid-20110526U have to format NAND if u not running openlinux firmware .... and now it seems not to do anything anymore ... displays ever black ....
Does anybody know, how to set it up for a new ?

I had the same problem and was able to recover except for some touchscreen issues. You can create a boot SDCard if you follow the directions in the post on the first page of this thread.

 

[reju]

I had the same problem and was able to recover except for some touchscreen issues. You can create a boot SDCard if you follow the directions in the post on the first page of this thread.

Hi JohnnyInBris, I am in the same boat as you. The touchscreen has gone for a toss. Have you managed any work around as yet?
Thanks.