Coby Tablet 7022 | 1125 | 1126 | 8127 Update ICS Android 4.0 - Is This True?
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i haven't spent a lot of time testing but i already came across the same problems it had before:
- slow and unreliable wifi
- occasional freezing when starting to play a video or anything with sound
- keeps turning the screen on randomly
and 2 new problems:
- the mirror image bug already reported on another thread
- can't install titanium backup pro key from market
i guess Coby just decided to go straight to 4.1.1 and left the bug-fixing for later...
the interface is smoother tough...
- slow and unreliable wifi
- occasional freezing when starting to play a video or anything with sound
- keeps turning the screen on randomly
and 2 new problems:
- the mirror image bug already reported on another thread
- can't install titanium backup pro key from market
i guess Coby just decided to go straight to 4.1.1 and left the bug-fixing for later...
the interface is smoother tough...
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How did you get the market installed?
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is any one facing problem with moving apps to sd card in jelly bean
there are many steps you need to take before performing the rooting explained there
like find the propoer Device Drivers and install them, Install Windows powershell, install ADB etc
Will soon post a tutorial on these and what worked for me
Now looking for a Honeycomb or ICS rom to Downgrade from Jelly Bean (4.1.1) on my MID1125 which is unstable and doesnt allow still the front camera to be used for video calls through skype
like find the propoer Device Drivers and install them, Install Windows powershell, install ADB etc
Will soon post a tutorial on these and what worked for me
Now looking for a Honeycomb or ICS rom to Downgrade from Jelly Bean (4.1.1) on my MID1125 which is unstable and doesnt allow still the front camera to be used for video calls through skype
This tutorial will help you Root your Device and install teh tools needed for you to back up your syestem, before experimenting with "better" ROMs ...
This is only tested on a MID1125 device (mine is actually called MpMan 1027, but it seems to be almost identical to Coby Kyros MID1125)
Once you will have done what follows backing-up and flashing new roms or the roms you had previously backed up should be fairly easy
Gaining root access to your device will also help you run on it apps that wont run otherwise.
Beware that there are not always ROMs out there for your device. See if you cand find the one you are looking for first, read what others experienced with it and then decide if it is worth spending the time.
This tutorial It is based on ressources found here and in other forums
Many thanks to the people that put the effort to walk us through the tricky parts of what is quite easy on other devices
It was a fun trip and learned a lot but definately not worth my time as the one thing I was set to do was to have the front-facing camera to work with skype video conferencing and that is still not possible ...
Any way here you go
+++++++++++++++
MID1125 Rooting and back-up walkthrough for newbies
A lot of the info below is based on
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-q/28483-tutorial-how-root-coby-kyros-1125-a.html
I just completed it and added fiew missing pieces that were not in the scope
in most of the tutorials I have seen there are many assumptions as to the set-up of your PC or your skills. I have tried to cover most of the steps you need.
!!Use at your own risk!! I wont take blame or responsibility if you brick your device.
GETTING STARTED
Make sure you have a full hour or more
I use Windows XP
Add an micro-SD card in the external card slot after you have formated it in FAT32 (1gb is enough)
Plug-in the tablet to power supply, boot it, go to settings, developper > enable USB debugging
1. Install/ update the Drivers on your PC
Before anything else you need to make sure that your Device is correctly recognised by the PC
Go to ADB Drivers | Coby Kyros MID Tablets
download and unzip the drivers
(you can follow the same steps for your device, just need to find the right drivers for your device)
To update the drivers : go to Start>Contro Panel>System>harware>device manager
locate your device in there (migh have a yellow ? over it) ... right click on the device and select Update Drivers
In the wizard click the update from specific location (not the automatic way) and then in "add location" browse to the folder were you unzipped the drivers ... it will scan for the new drivers and istall them (can take up to 5 min)
Once this is done, in the device manager your device should now be renamed to "Android Composite ADB Interface"
2. Install ADB (Android Development Bridge)
Now what you need is to be able to control your device through your PC via the USB cable as there is not an easy combination of keys (none that i know off) that works to put the device in maintenance mode (usually in mobile phones it is power+down volume).
Also before flashing with a new ROM its a good idea to get a copy of your current system so that you can flash it back if you dont like your new Rom.
2.1 Install Windows Powershell
first you need to install "Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows XP (KB926139)" / google for it you will land on MS website page where you can download the .exe / install it
2.2 Install ADB
once that is done go to
How To: Install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows computer for use with your Android phone | dotTech
to see how to install ADB on your PC. The instructions a very well done, follow them
Tip. It mentions editing a PATH variable ... if there is no PATH, create a new Variable, name it PATH and add variable value C:\WINDOWS\system32\windowspowershell\v1.0\;C:\And roid
hit save
You now have ADB on your PC
Test it through the comand prompt (start>run>cmd enter. Now you are in the comand prompt, type adb devices, enter
[If you see an error "device not found" it means that your have not installed on your PC the correct device drivers or that they need updating : normally the step 1. above should have done the trick already otherwise look on google to find drivers for the MID1125]
Now test ADB again ... should work
3. Rooting the device
Now that you have these in place you are able to Root your device
there are 2 ways to Root your device
the short way and the long way, obviously try the short way first
3.1. SHORT WAY
If you are lucky Superoneclick will work for you SuperOneClick | shortfuse.org
download and unzipp the tool
Try now to run the superoneclick tool by doubleclicking on the superoneclick.exe in the forlder where you unzipped it
click on ROOT and let it do its thing ...
If you are lucky you are already done!! Check in the app drawer to find the Superuser App
If you have it your are ROOTed!
Otherwise read below ...
I was not luck and got stuck on step 5 of superoneclick for some reason
Now you have to go through the long way ...
3.2. The LONG WAY
download the zip file here and follow the instructions in the read-me file
Free File Hosting - Online Storage; Upload Mp3, Videos, Music. Backup Files
Now that you rooted the tablet you can run apps that need root access and / or find custom ROMs you can use with you tablet
before you flash new roms on your device ...
(that is a lesson learned: i skipped this step and now I can't revert) ...
3. Take a back-up of your SystemNOTE: I had this working but had previously followed the 3.2 Long way which includes installing CWM 4 on your device (clockworkmod). There might be other valid ways to do this.
While you have the tablet plugged through USB on your PC, fire up your command line prompt
start>run>cmd enter.
Now type
adb reboot recovery
The system reboots into ClockWorkMod recovery (an orange interface)
Use the volume +/- buttons to navigate in it ... in case you get stuck just run the cmd comand again for a fresh session
select through the menu back-up and restore > back-up
The back-up will be saved on the sd card
To restore a previously backed up rom just select in the interface
back-up and restore > restore
HEre is also a nice video that can show you a "cleaner" way
The difference is that he gets into recovery mode by pressing a combination of keys whereas you do the same through ADB
Worked for me !
4. Flashing a new ROM on the MID1125
here my story on how i did flash the device and why I wish I hadn't as the ROM i flashed it with is still half baked
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...pdate-ics-android-4-0-true-11.html#post231142
The END or TBC ?
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Now looking for HoneyComb or ICS 4.0.3 to test
Currently Running 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, updated through cobygermany.de ... unstable and wi-fi almost doesnt work at all
All this adventure I got in to, just to get this MID1125 (I wish I never had bought) to do skype video calls ... still not there ...
If anyone has found a sollution please point me to it!
Thanks !
This is only tested on a MID1125 device (mine is actually called MpMan 1027, but it seems to be almost identical to Coby Kyros MID1125)
Once you will have done what follows backing-up and flashing new roms or the roms you had previously backed up should be fairly easy
Gaining root access to your device will also help you run on it apps that wont run otherwise.
Beware that there are not always ROMs out there for your device. See if you cand find the one you are looking for first, read what others experienced with it and then decide if it is worth spending the time.
This tutorial It is based on ressources found here and in other forums
Many thanks to the people that put the effort to walk us through the tricky parts of what is quite easy on other devices
It was a fun trip and learned a lot but definately not worth my time as the one thing I was set to do was to have the front-facing camera to work with skype video conferencing and that is still not possible ...
Any way here you go
+++++++++++++++
MID1125 Rooting and back-up walkthrough for newbies
A lot of the info below is based on
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-q/28483-tutorial-how-root-coby-kyros-1125-a.html
I just completed it and added fiew missing pieces that were not in the scope
in most of the tutorials I have seen there are many assumptions as to the set-up of your PC or your skills. I have tried to cover most of the steps you need.
!!Use at your own risk!! I wont take blame or responsibility if you brick your device.
GETTING STARTED
Make sure you have a full hour or more
I use Windows XP
Add an micro-SD card in the external card slot after you have formated it in FAT32 (1gb is enough)
Plug-in the tablet to power supply, boot it, go to settings, developper > enable USB debugging
1. Install/ update the Drivers on your PC
Before anything else you need to make sure that your Device is correctly recognised by the PC
Go to ADB Drivers | Coby Kyros MID Tablets
download and unzip the drivers
(you can follow the same steps for your device, just need to find the right drivers for your device)
To update the drivers : go to Start>Contro Panel>System>harware>device manager
locate your device in there (migh have a yellow ? over it) ... right click on the device and select Update Drivers
In the wizard click the update from specific location (not the automatic way) and then in "add location" browse to the folder were you unzipped the drivers ... it will scan for the new drivers and istall them (can take up to 5 min)
Once this is done, in the device manager your device should now be renamed to "Android Composite ADB Interface"
2. Install ADB (Android Development Bridge)
Now what you need is to be able to control your device through your PC via the USB cable as there is not an easy combination of keys (none that i know off) that works to put the device in maintenance mode (usually in mobile phones it is power+down volume).
Also before flashing with a new ROM its a good idea to get a copy of your current system so that you can flash it back if you dont like your new Rom.
2.1 Install Windows Powershell
first you need to install "Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows XP (KB926139)" / google for it you will land on MS website page where you can download the .exe / install it
2.2 Install ADB
once that is done go to
How To: Install ADB and Fastboot on your Windows computer for use with your Android phone | dotTech
to see how to install ADB on your PC. The instructions a very well done, follow them
Tip. It mentions editing a PATH variable ... if there is no PATH, create a new Variable, name it PATH and add variable value C:\WINDOWS\system32\windowspowershell\v1.0\;C:\And roid
hit save
You now have ADB on your PC
Test it through the comand prompt (start>run>cmd enter. Now you are in the comand prompt, type adb devices, enter
[If you see an error "device not found" it means that your have not installed on your PC the correct device drivers or that they need updating : normally the step 1. above should have done the trick already otherwise look on google to find drivers for the MID1125]
Now test ADB again ... should work
3. Rooting the device
Now that you have these in place you are able to Root your device
there are 2 ways to Root your device
the short way and the long way, obviously try the short way first
3.1. SHORT WAY
If you are lucky Superoneclick will work for you SuperOneClick | shortfuse.org
download and unzipp the tool
Try now to run the superoneclick tool by doubleclicking on the superoneclick.exe in the forlder where you unzipped it
click on ROOT and let it do its thing ...
If you are lucky you are already done!! Check in the app drawer to find the Superuser App
If you have it your are ROOTed!
Otherwise read below ...
I was not luck and got stuck on step 5 of superoneclick for some reason
Now you have to go through the long way ...
3.2. The LONG WAY
download the zip file here and follow the instructions in the read-me file
Free File Hosting - Online Storage; Upload Mp3, Videos, Music. Backup Files
Now that you rooted the tablet you can run apps that need root access and / or find custom ROMs you can use with you tablet
before you flash new roms on your device ...
(that is a lesson learned: i skipped this step and now I can't revert) ...
3. Take a back-up of your SystemNOTE: I had this working but had previously followed the 3.2 Long way which includes installing CWM 4 on your device (clockworkmod). There might be other valid ways to do this.
While you have the tablet plugged through USB on your PC, fire up your command line prompt
start>run>cmd enter.
Now type
adb reboot recovery
The system reboots into ClockWorkMod recovery (an orange interface)
Use the volume +/- buttons to navigate in it ... in case you get stuck just run the cmd comand again for a fresh session
select through the menu back-up and restore > back-up
The back-up will be saved on the sd card
To restore a previously backed up rom just select in the interface
back-up and restore > restore
HEre is also a nice video that can show you a "cleaner" way
The difference is that he gets into recovery mode by pressing a combination of keys whereas you do the same through ADB
Worked for me !
4. Flashing a new ROM on the MID1125
here my story on how i did flash the device and why I wish I hadn't as the ROM i flashed it with is still half baked
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...pdate-ics-android-4-0-true-11.html#post231142
The END or TBC ?
+++++++++++++++
Now looking for HoneyComb or ICS 4.0.3 to test
Currently Running 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, updated through cobygermany.de ... unstable and wi-fi almost doesnt work at all
All this adventure I got in to, just to get this MID1125 (I wish I never had bought) to do skype video calls ... still not there ...
If anyone has found a sollution please point me to it!
Thanks !
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Downloaded the Jellybean upgrade from the Coby Germany site. Tried to install it from ICS 4.0.3.
Install is stuck in Fastboot or FWDN mode right now, depending which button I hold down during rerset.
Need to connect to a PC. Does anyone have a stock MID1126 2.3.3 recovery file ?
Also Win XP doesn't recognize the USB connection. Does anyone have the USB drivers for Win XP ? (I'll try Win 7 tomorrow.)
Thanks.
Install is stuck in Fastboot or FWDN mode right now, depending which button I hold down during rerset.
Need to connect to a PC. Does anyone have a stock MID1126 2.3.3 recovery file ?
Also Win XP doesn't recognize the USB connection. Does anyone have the USB drivers for Win XP ? (I'll try Win 7 tomorrow.)
Thanks.
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Was looking for myself! Try booting with no SD card, sounds simple but often caused it to stop on boot.I had the ICS 4.0.3 upgrade but decided to take a shortcut to Jellybean. What i should have done was insert a blank microSD card and a factory reset on ICS 4.0.3. I think what happened was I ran out of space during the downlod and install. Everything I did from there made it worse. I suspect I am about to learn a lot about Android.
So I'm stuck on bootup in Fastboot mode. I can't even shut off the tablet, but must let the battery run down. At least i was able to connect the tablet to a laptop wiith an USB cable and install the Google Fastboot interface in Win 7.
Any tips, help or links to posts would be appreciated at this point. I suspect I need to install clockwork and see if I can get a stock GB 2.3.3 or ICS 4.0.3 backup file to proceed.
Thanks.
So I'm stuck on bootup in Fastboot mode. I can't even shut off the tablet, but must let the battery run down. At least i was able to connect the tablet to a laptop wiith an USB cable and install the Google Fastboot interface in Win 7.
Any tips, help or links to posts would be appreciated at this point. I suspect I need to install clockwork and see if I can get a stock GB 2.3.3 or ICS 4.0.3 backup file to proceed.
Thanks.
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Kyros 1126. I would install any factory backup, GB 2.3.3 or ICS 4.0.3 to get the tablet back up. I'm still learning to work with Android and need a little help and guidance.
I removed the microSD card. made no difference. Is there a way to install an OS on the microSD card and boot from the card ?
Thanks.
I removed the microSD card. made no difference. Is there a way to install an OS on the microSD card and boot from the card ?
Thanks.
This is all well and good, but as i stated above I'm new to Android and still learning. How and where do i download Clockwork mod ?? I have limited access to the broken tablet via a USB link to my laptop ? Is there a link you can suggest for someone who is still learning how to work with Android and how to install a new ROM /
Thanks.
Thanks.
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my first impressions of 4.1.1 on my MID1125.
Jelly Bean seems better, more fluid, resolution is better also, but that's it. Coby as told before by another user, decided to go straight to JB and let the problems to be solved later.
I got the "mirror" screen effect also, this time the update process went well, application replaces CWM by stock recovery during the process.
Wifi still with ups and downs, Flash seems not to work well as i can't see streaming video, Can't install apps in SD either.
I've managed to install the CWM again, but it was impossible to root it using super one click or trough recovery.
Cardwriter (an user in another forum) have a solution to root the device (see here: Coby Kyros Free Roms - Login). I didn't tested because i've restored my previous ICS backup.
By the way, i've tried also to install gapps without sucess...
Jelly Bean seems better, more fluid, resolution is better also, but that's it. Coby as told before by another user, decided to go straight to JB and let the problems to be solved later.
I got the "mirror" screen effect also, this time the update process went well, application replaces CWM by stock recovery during the process.
Wifi still with ups and downs, Flash seems not to work well as i can't see streaming video, Can't install apps in SD either.
I've managed to install the CWM again, but it was impossible to root it using super one click or trough recovery.
Cardwriter (an user in another forum) have a solution to root the device (see here: Coby Kyros Free Roms - Login). I didn't tested because i've restored my previous ICS backup.
By the way, i've tried also to install gapps without sucess...
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