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just wondering why the viewsonic tablet had root and custom roms within like 3 days of release yet the gen 8s still have nothing being done?

I'm not an expert but I think part of the reason is there are not a lot of devices out there yet. I pre-ordered mine and I am just getting it tomorrow. Also, developers have had a hard time rooting the device. Once it is rooted, you should see some roms.

That's because the VeiwSonic did not use Squashfs in read only mode. This makes it very hard to fully root. There is a temp root right now through the z4mod.

As soon as Archos releases the SDE (kind of "root"-firmware) we'll be able to root and test custom roms
I started developing DVB-T integration for Gen8, hopefully it'll be done in january
But for testing I still wait for the dvb-t stick (hauppauge nova-t stick) and my A101 and the SDE

chulri said:
As soon as Archos releases the SDE (kind of "root"-firmware) we'll be able to root and test custom roms
I started developing DVB-T integration for Gen8, hopefully it'll be done in january
But for testing I still wait for the dvb-t stick (hauppauge nova-t stick) and my A101 and the SDE
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Sounds cool!!support!!

Not only was the Viewsonic easily rooted, there was other tablets on the planet with VERY similar hardware. One of the first ROMs was ported from a Chinese tablet (in Chinese for a bit). For us, there's nothing like ours to port from, so it is a matter of getting permanent root & then the devs can safely tear into the Source-Code and make some magic.

Lack of available Archos tablets didn't help out. Also you can't get these at Best Buy either.
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Probably doesn't help much but in Germany there are some available at Saturn markets (Essen for example). If it's so hard to get hold of them in the States, maybe you'll better off by importing one from here.

[Q] Honeycomb from Gen9 to Gen8 Port

Hey,
The Archos Gen9 Tablets (from 5" to 10") will be released in July with Honeycomb
The Devices proposed will have the same architecture as our Gen8 Tabs.
Now my question is:
Will we be able to port the Honeycomb Rom ( designed for Gen9 Archos ) to our Gen 8 ?
I would love my tab even more if Honeycomb be on it

They may have the same architecture like Gen8 (and like all other tablets) but not the same chipset and may need other drivers.
regarding the honeycomb source code rumors: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-think-im-having-gene-amdahl-moment.html

@Lennb:
You really should learn to read the whole thing.
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=50692
Here and everywhere else is stated that archos will ANOUNCE the tablets in June and that they MIGHT BE available in september.

The archos gen9 tablets will have 1.6 GHz dual-core A9 processors
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/20/sneak-peek-at-archos-gen-9-tablets-1-6-ghz-dual-core-a9-process/

If the gen9 tablets have an USB connected display as gen8 it should easy to port.

luisivan said:
If the gen9 tablets have an USB connected display as gen8 it should easy to port.
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Hey luisivan,
These are great news
Do you still work on honeycomb?

Well wait a second....
Wouldn't it be possible to get Honeycomb to work on our Gen 8 tablets by way of decompiling the source code from Honeycomb 3.0 on the Xoom and adding the same exact drivers or tweaked drivers from our own 70/101 tablets that we have now? Someone could possibly take the build.prop and/or other needed parts from Honeycomb and somehow make it all work for us sooner so we don't have to wait for Google to release it?? Also, maybe even go as far as verifying that some/most of the code is correct by matching it up like a mirrored image to see what is and isn't supplied from the partial code that Asus released. Then copy the code Asus released and take the remaining supplied code from the Xoom and copy that as well to a custom Archos community-built Honeycomb firmware that we could use? After then someone could make an overclock to 1400-1550+ MHz or any speed that is stable for that matter?
But really, would something like this even be possible for us regardless if these new Archos Gen 9 tablets have the USB connected display or not?? And yes, I do agree that it would be easier with either a micro or full-size USB connected display. Am I thinking too big here people?

spicy_puerto_rican said:
Am I thinking too big here people?
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A little bit, yes
Here is my opinion:
We have to spend money into Developement for Gen8, or nobody cares about our devices
i know, its hard to believe but it is so..
Yes, we've some good developers, but the best of them (sauron) isn't an android developer, he works as an linux developer (i know android is an distribution, but its not the same, exspecially in developement)
My Proposal:
Everybody spends 1-2 Dollars (accepted ca. 50-100 people would do this: 50 to 200 dollars) to the deceloper (team), that gets honeycomb on our gen8(i think best would be if they work with sauron and other urukdroid developers together, because of their archos knowledge)
With that we can ask here at xda in "normal" developement section for a developer (team) to do it
From my point of view that's the only way to get honeycomb on our devices
What do you guys think about this?
EDIT:I've seen the Xoom yesterday in town (lippstadt) at the t-mobile store, its freaking assome (i mean honeycomb)

Is be happy to contribute a couple of dollars!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

50-200 $ for a full project team? Are you kidding me?
While I'm working, I cost CHF 200 (~$225) per hour!
I know you mean it in good manner, but please stay realistic. this money will be just a donation, not a real support. you can buy them beer but you can't buy THEM.

chulri said:
50-200 $ for a full project team? Are you kidding me?
While I'm working, I cost CHF 200 (~$225) per hour!
I know you mean it in good manner, but please stay realistic. this money will be just a donation, not a real support. you can buy them beer but you can't buy THEM.
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I know,i know oh chulri du verdienst viel^^
But if there's reward more developers think about this, i think
I've created this thread at "normal" Android Developement Section:
[Developers Wanted] -Honeycomb on Archos Gen8 (Reward in $)
Maybe this will help, we'll see

Lennb said:
I know,i know oh chulri du verdienst viel^^
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No I don't earn but I cost that much, this is a big difference
Lennb said:
But if there's reward more developers think about this, i think
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I love neverending optimists

chulri said:
No I don't earn but I cost that much, this is a big difference
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Oh sorry i read it wrong
I love neverending optimists
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Oh i toohehe^^

Great News!
I've found an Developer, who's interested in Developing for Archos Gen8
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13877108

Well I'd be very willing to work on porting Honeycomb to our Gen 8 devices even without donations or compensation but I'm completely clueless on knowing linux/android, programming, writing code, etcetera because I'm a total noob so I'm out unfortunately. I guess I need to hit the books... but by that time Honeycomb will probably already be ported and/or the full code released by Google too.

spicy_puerto_rican said:
Well I'd be very willing to work on porting Honeycomb to our Gen 8 devices even without donations or compensation but I'm completely clueless on knowing linux/android, programming, writing code, etcetera because I'm a total noob so I'm out unfortunately. I guess I need to hit the books... but by that time Honeycomb will probably already be ported and/or the full code released by Google too.
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1:
No problem, you can help the Urukdroid Developement as little helper or tester
2:
Yes, but no one really know if and when they'll release the sc

Lennb said:
Yes, but no one really know if and when they'll release the sc
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I know: For Honeycomb? Never!
But for it's successor: http://gizmodo.com/5800358/what-is-androids-ice-cream-sandwich

chulri said:
I know: For Honeycomb? Never!
But for it's successor: http://gizmodo.com/5800358/what-is-androids-ice-cream-sandwich
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Yep, unfortunality
But can you understand the guide how to compile android drivers for our touchscreen?

don't even hope 3.0 on the gen9 in the first time
2.3 yes

cajl said:
don't even hope 3.0 on the gen9 in the first time
2.3 yes
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Okey,okey
But anyone could tell what i found? Is it the solution for our problem about porting the touchscreens drivers?
Here the link once again:
http://lii-enac.fr/en/architecture/linux-input/multitouch-android-howto.html

Newb needing asssistance with New Mod #: Model # Archos A70CHT

Total “Newbie” to the archos – need a pointer or two.
Need to jailbreak or a ROM for regular android & google app store & apps for my new Archos 7C home tablet with following features
Model # A70CHT
Firmware: 1.0.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.25
Build #: V0.18.ECLAIR.eng.root.20110412.114703
Would appreciate info for rom’s or apps as well as procedures.
Looking forward to being an active participant here – reminds me of the “old days” with my Palm OS devices.
Thanks!

Didnt read post properly :/ i dont know anything about the home tablets, sorry

The 70CHT is a Home Tablet, it's not a Gen8, sorry :s

Hey,
There isnt a hack for this, but i think it will be released soon just look at this site:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/
(I think you have to wait 1-2 weeks)

Jailbreak? Isn't that a ios hack?
Sent from my SilverBullet 'HTCDesireZ running CM7'

deliriousDroid said:
Jailbreak? Isn't that a ios hack?
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Yes it is
This is doing by people who want to run "warez" games or apps on their apple device
but you dont have to do this on android

Jailbreak is not only for iOS, it's called another way for android, but all are jailbreak ^^

Thaqnks
eagleofdeath13 said:
The 70CHT is a Home Tablet, it's not a Gen8, sorry :s
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Thanks EOD - It's been so long since I have had to do any mods that I got rusty.... been using blackberry for years and has worked for me, but really want to get this thing going. Am disabled veteran & great to have at bedside table when I'm too whooped to do anything in my office.
So far love the thing though... just pissing me off cant get some apps for it. Trying specifically got grab the Warped Tour APK for my nephew but no such luck.
Hopefully 2.2 ROM will be posted soon - Thanks to all for the Support and assistance!

this tablet his a eReader, in Europe in Archos 70b eReader (i have this)
no custom rom today...
wait...

cajl said:
this tablet his a eReader, in Europe in Archos 70b eReader (i have this)
no custom rom today...
wait...
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Sir: it's not the e-book reader, it's the 7" home tablet version 3 (A70cht) Still looking for a rom for full Android & marketplace.....

mosanty said:
Sir: it's not the e-book reader, it's the 7" home tablet version 3 (A70cht) Still looking for a rom for full Android & marketplace.....
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The Home Tablets are not Gen8. This forum is only for Gen8 tablets(IT, not HT). I don't think you'll ever find a Rom developed in here for the HTs. You can petition the moderators to add a new forum though.
And I hate to say it(I really do), because I have a friend that bought an HT as well, but it's a ripoff. The performance difference between an HT and an IT is night and day, and the price difference just doesn't justify it, so I doubt there will be much development for the HT at all.

Summarized:
You won't find a Rom here on XDA, but i pretty sure you'll find a Rom in a few weeks on www.arctablet.com
I think that, because they've do Roms for the Arnova 8 & 10 with Marketplace,etc.

it is not for Archos 7 hT XX
see this website
http://forum.archosfans.com/viewforum.php?f=59&sid=fa510f556b78311e8b04ee77f2e32593

HC 3.2 coming :D brace yourselves.

Hi there, just been reading about this after I found it on a gadget website this morning . hopefully it'll ship to tablets soon..... or if the devs in here, mdj and dexter are feeling generous they may buy one of the new tablets and port it over perhaps??
http://2dayblog.com/2011/06/23/android-3-2-coming-this-summer/
quick quote if you aren't allowed external site access and youre reading from your xda app.
"Yesterday we saw the launch of the world’s first Android 3.2 tablet, Huawei’s MediaPad. However, it seems it won’t be long until we see more tablets running 3.2, as the build is set for release this summer.
Android 3.2 doesn’t offer much in the way of features. This is my next reports that it does contain some bug fixes and improved hardware acceleration, but the biggest thing is that it will bring support for Qualcomm processors as well as Nvidia’s popular Tegra 2 chipset.
The Motorola Xoom will reportedly get Android 3.2 in the next few weeks, but Qualcomm support could mean that current 7-inchers (like the HTC Flyer) may also get the update. Fingers crossed!"
So seeing as the Xoom is getting it in the next few weeks, lets give support to our devs and maybe the A500 may get it also.

HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.

tonyblack said:
HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.
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I remember those days, LOL

daswahnsinn said:
I remember those days, LOL
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Yeah, trying to get a Windows 3.11 PC connected to a novell netware network using thinnet cable, made even Linux administration seem easy.

tonyblack said:
HC 3.2 is just 3.1 optimised for 7" tablets. Of no real relevance to Acer Iconia A500 users. It really should have been called 3.11 but then that might have recalled some scary memories for seasoned Windows users.
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I got nostalgic for my first Windows PC, so I'm running my old "friend" Windows 3.11 on my Iconia using DOSbox.
In relevance to the thread though:
"Tech site This Is My Next, however, reports that Android 3.2 Honeycomb will be the last in the Android 3.x series and that it has several new features:
- optimized for 7-inch devices,
- expands support for more mobile processors such as NVIDIA Tegra 2 and Qualcomm’s processors,
- fixes some bugs and improves hardware acceleration, and
- provides updates to widgets and apps (e.g., Movies, Movie Studio, Music, etc.)."
http://www.androidauthority.com/google-brings-out-quickie-android-3-2-honeycomb-update-17253/

archos 101 internet tablet is g8

hi
my question is .. is archos 101 internet tablet is g8. coz nothing is mentioned on the website. just wanted to clear it.
and how is this tablet, is it upgradable to honeycomb?
thankyou

This is the Gen8 A101IT:
http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/index.html?country=be&lang=en
This is the Gen9 A101IT:
http://www.archos.com/products/gen9/archos_101g9/index.html?country=be&lang=en
Gen8 will probably never get an official Gingerbread or Honeycomb update. But hey, you never know.
Gen9 is Honeycomb and might get ICS update.
You might wanna check these out:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/cyanogenmod-android-2-3-gingerbread-archos-gen8/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418108
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952741