Hey just ordered this DealExtreme: $93.19 7" Touch Screen TFT LCD Google Android 1.6 Tablet PC w/ WiFi/Camera (VIA WM8505 ARM926) I have been trying to find which rom to use and even how to install it? If some one could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated! Also i wanted to know if it is possible and safe to upgrade from 1.6 to 2.0 or 2.2? would it make it run better? -Thanks
I will try to break it to you as gently as possible. You bought a bottom of the rung Tablet. It has a processor and design which is like a Vespa compared to the Porsche powered Galaxy Tablet. You will not find a Firmware for this tablet which is 2.2. You will likely find, with research, a compatible Donut FW which may have more features. But you should learn to live with what you have. If you review the forum, this is not the first or last time this very same question which has been asked
From what i have read i can get the mhz up to like 576 by changing the FW but the problem is i have no idea how to find the correct firmware that is compatible? Also this may be a dumb question but whats a donut firmware?
you cannot push it to 576mhz since i think you have a flytouch, with root and setcpu you can push it to 400mhz. Android 1.5 = Cupcake Android 1.6 = Donut Android 2.0/2.1 = Eclair Android 2.2 = Froyo You cannot upgrade Android 1.6 to Android 2.0 or even 2.2 coz thats not supported. Post your Build number and ram so we can point to your where you can download a rom suitable for your tablet.
Alright thanks for the info it helps a lot! This is all the info i have on it: Operating System Google Android OS 1.6 Processor VIA WM8505 ARM926 Memory 256MB DDR2 Capacity 2GB NAND FLASH, support SDHC TF card up to 16GB Display 7" high-brightness TFT LCD wide screen touch display (800*480 pixel resolution) Touch Control Full size touch operation, sliding menu, functional icon dragging Orientation Sensors With accelerometer, automatic steering display screen Network 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network connection RJ45, 10/100Mbps network connection Camera 1.3 Mega pixel camera Microphone Built-in Speaker 2 speakers Slots 1 * Micro SD/TF card slot (support up to 16GB) 1 * 30 pin interface (with adapter can be 2*USB HUB and RJ45 network interface) 1 * 3.5mm Stereo Audio out Software Google Chome-lite Browser OS Language Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Battery Built-in 1800mAh rechargeable battery Power Adapter 180-240V (US plug) Accessories AC power adapter, USB splitter, user manual
Donut is the Android versions. As of the end of Nov 2010, there are only four Android versions released at this time. Cupcake-1.5 Donut-1.6 EClair-2.0 Release 1 (Usually called 2.1) Froyo-2.2 Future unreleased versions are 2.3/3.0=Gingerbread and 3.0/3.01=Honeycomb What you are describing can be done once you have truly determined which VIA 8505 unit you have. Search on TipStir's posts and his posts provide a great help for low powered/low cost tablets. He also has his own web page too. Just move over to the VIA forum and search for Tipstir. You will find what you are looking for in regards to FW.
I know for sure it is a gome flytouch just where could i find out what firmware it is cause its being shipped now?
heres the link to flytouch roms. you just need to know what can work for you thats why you need the build number Gome Flytouch Firmware
guess you just have to wait until it arrives. u can see the fw and build number when you boot it up.. btw... take note of whether it vibrates when you turn it on... it is quite important
Lol it never occurred to me that its still being shipped. Once you get a hold of your tablet you can look for the build number.
Ok once i find the firm ware how do i pick out the right upgrade? and what does the vibrating mean? Thanks for the responses it helps a lot!
after you find out what build number it is... (on the bottom right hand side of the screen) post it here and ppl here will try to help you
