New method for flashing later Apads 9:12 PM

[Info] Apad iRobot 9v Charger Variant New Flash Method « on: August 08, 2010, 11:50:33 PM » Apparently there's a new method. Don't have one, but it deserves a new thread. Referred to this: http://www.slatedroid.com/apad-android-tablet-discussion/3545-cant-flash-apad-following-your-instructions.html From Asure: http://www.slatedroid.com/apad-android-tablet-discussion/3545-cant-flash-apad-following-your-instructions-4.html#post30073 Quote 1. Power switch off 2. insert top USB to PC 3. Power switch on, nothing happens, this is ok 4. press & hold menu 5. press & hold power 6. keep pressing & holding both, the device is detected 7. press the flash button in the rock usb flasher.. It stays in loader mode, as long as you keep pressing the buttons.

Apad disassembly videos 4:21 AM

aPad Disassembly videos This first video shows the aluminum shell unit being opened. Note that this unit has the camera in the corner, The LCD screen is positioned such that there would be no room for a side camera, like the one I have here. The mainboard takes up only half the area of the interior, with the battery taking the remaining space. The background suggests this is a Hiapad video. The video can also be found on the Hiapad site. This second video is by xaueious who is notable for his technical knowledge of the Apad. Search his name for other technical information. This video shows the plastic front bezel being removed. His unit has a red LED with the camera in the corner. The shell is plastic. It has a speaker slot in the back characteristic of the plastic shell units. He discusses how to increase the volume of the single speaker. There is discussion on this Hiapad blog on disassembly suggesting it may be the use of heat that damages the front film of the bezel. The same blog site gives a warning about flashing the blue LED units. This follow-up video shows xaueious putting the bezel back on. Note that this disassembly results in cosmetic damage to the bezel. This link shows a couple of Youku videos in Chinese that feature the plastic shell unit with a corner camera being disassembled. This looks like a Hiapad video. I have written to davismicro for help in identifying the manufacturer of my unit (blue LED, plastic shell, 9V power, camera on the side, rk2808sdk, diamond on power button) and for help finding the correct firmware to download. Note: Davismicro does not answer my requests for information.

Android 2.2.1 firmware for Rockchip Apad released! (Alpha) 2:38 AM

Android 2.2.1 for Apad Batch 2 based on Cyanogen MOD (ALPHA1) Hello After some time working on the source, I still was able to get more or less a working build. I call him "ALPHA1". Warn that rom is slow. In the current build works 1) Sound 2) Wi-Fi (need testing) 3) SD Card 4) Touchscreen (might not work, because not all devices on the same screen, or perhaps for your screen need the other calibrations. Write in this thread if you have any problems with this) (in next build you can add your calibration into calibration shell script located on /data) Does not work: 1) Sensors 2) DSP acceleration for video 3) Mounting tablet as a flash card to your computer (for sdcard it will be work in next build) 4) Move applications on sdcard (problem of old kernel) 5) Menu Settings->Status (will be work in next build) 6) Lock screen (will be work in next build) 7) Problem with read tags of sound files (not exactly, need testing. maybe problem of cyanogen mod) 8) May be some applications not working, because I have not tested them all. 9) Camera 10) JIT (will be work in next build) 11) Status bar buttons (may be in next build, how to add is clear, testing...) Perhaps what's more, because I have not tried all the things. Warn that can some things of cyanogen mod responsible for changing the settings of Java machine aren't work, because I replace some library to similar library of froyo (cyanogen mod's library is not working). (will be fixed in next build) By the way, works DSPManager. To adjust the sound in your headphones you will need to change the settings for Phone speaker. Also, there are some flaws in the display of certain programs (for example - the status bar). I will try to solve this problem. Also, try to figure out how to add buttons into the status bar. Link for download: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

They said it couldn’t be done – but give some hackers a community and something to aim for, and before you know it, the impossible is suddenly very possible! fkcoder releases a new Alpha Android 2.2.1 for our favourite Apad!

Apad … err, ebook reader factories go crazy at DealExtreme 1:57 AM

Yep, they can’t quite stop churning out these ebook readers, on DX:

Gemei GM5000 4.7" Touch Screen E-Book Reader HD Media Player w/ Voice Recorder/TF - White (4GB) $74.00 free shipping » MP3/MP4 Players R8 5.0" Touch Screen E-Book Reader HD Media Player w/ Voice Recorder/TF - White (4GB) $92.10 free shipping » MP3/MP4 Players R7 4.7" Touch Screen E-Book Reader HD Media Player w/ Voice Recorder/TF - White (4GB) $77.50 free shipping » MP3/MP4 Players

They’re no Kindles … but then again, Kindles have to colour, or Firefox:)!

Endgadget reviews Pandigital novel 3:01 AM

For a device so amazingly widely sold, there aren’t too many reviews out there.  Try this endgadget one though, and consider if you really want one: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/pandigital-novel-review/

How to replace an apad screen 11:16 PM

Cracked your Apad screen? Never had it work properly the first time? Courtesy of djxs, here is a step by step tutorial on how to replace an Apad screen:

Apad Touchscreen Repair/Replacement Tutorial by djxs on 10-11-2010 at 09:01 PM (208 Views) *Important - Always open your apad first to make sure that your touchscreen/cover is cracked and not your LCD screen. The touchscreen/cover will crack 90% of the time while your LCD screen will remain intact. The touchscreen/cover costs $20 while the LCD screen is $30. You can purchase both the LCD screen, and/or Touchscreen/cover at Lunarsources. (Highly recommended!) - Broken touchscreen on Apad. (MD01-V6.0, Red LED, 9V, Aluminum backing) - Carefully remove the cover with a suction cup or similar device. Make sure to pop-up the connector for the ribbon that leads to the touchscreen/cover. - Touchscreen/cover removed - LCD screen still okay. - With an exact-o knife or similar, carefully take off the top black cover/touchscreen off of the aluminum bracket - Cover/touchscreen removed - Remove any excess adhesive off of the aluminum bracket before sticking the new touchscreen/cover on again. Put your power/suspend button back in and make sure your touchscreen ribbon cable is on-top of the bracket before sticking it back on. - New touchscreen/cover applied. - Snap everything back in carefully, don't forget to hook up the ribbon cable for the touchscreen. - Done! Original thread: http://www.slatedroid.com/apad-moddi...-tutorial.html

Hiapad – Apad manufacturer – posts VOIP download for Apad 4:46 AM

Haipad posted a new download on their site [10/14] Anyone try this out yet? What does it let you do exactly? http://www.haipad.net/DownloadShow.asp?ID=9 Chinese to English translation Download Center Software Download>> HAIPAD PHONE HAIPAD PHONE Software language: Simplified Chinese File Size: 1330 Finishing Date: 2010/10/14 Downloads: 684 :: Download:: ┊ Download Address ┊ :: Download Instructions:: This is our own development of an IP network telephone software, you can install about play. Can make domestic and international calls; make your PAD is more fun.

This is what it does:

i tried it. You can prety much configute any VOIP service you want. I configured it for sipgate.de with no problems. well.. no problems... The Mic and the speaker on my pad are very weak and since i have the account only for fun and free i have no one to call. i can hear the voice on the other side but it seems i could not send a key stroke to finish the 'Echo test' Makes me realy wish they would not build in a hardwired MIC but a 4 contacts headphone jack or a seperate mic jack. calling the VOIP number from my landline made the pad ring =) but now i have a 'missed call' icon in the task bar i cant get rid of.