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Hey! Just want to share this article.
No-hardware-requirements-for-android-3-0-honeycomb
If all of these are true then our Archos 101IT and 70IT would be seeing Honeycomb.
We could now Root our devices without Installing the SDE (using Archangel).
Now we wait to see if Archos will also go the Honeycomb update!
minxwin said:
Hey! Just want to share this article.
No-hardware-requirements-for-android-3-0-honeycomb
If all of these are true then our Archos 101IT and 70IT would be seeing Honeycomb.
We could now Root our devices without Installing the SDE (using Archangel).
Now we wait to see if Archos will also go the Honeycomb update!
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Yes, it's been posted here and there for a few days. But with the availability of a Honeycomb build for archos might depend more on the goodwill of Archos than on the hardware requirements :'(
hmm.. Well, for everything people say about Archos and their Support. They seem to be pretty generous with their updates so I wouldn't be surprised if we get Gingerbread &/or Honeycomb in the future
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
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/
Hi i was just wondering if someone could confirm if this pad is the advent vega rebadged as i want to use cyanogenmod with it. cheers
http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/b...+10s+10+Inch+Camera+Android+Tablet+PC+VPAD10S
That is the same spec as the vega. You should have no problems running the rom you want.
Peace.
Like original_ganjaman said.
You can install CyanogenMod without problems on this tablet as it's the same as Advent Vega.
Thanks Guys cant wait to get it. seems the cheapest nvidia powered honeycomb capable tablet by about 150 dollars that i can find.
I've done a ton of reading on this forum only to find out that it's locked down pretty tight and getting Root and Roms installed can be a pain. I then went over to the Lenovo Website where it looks as if the tablet is going to be discontinued soon. I ended up chatting with a rep from Lenovo and I asked them if the K1 will be getting ICS and they said NO! So now I'm mildly disappointed in my purchase.
Is the K1 going to be worth keeping? Are we going to get a fully functional ICS rom? I see that there is some developement on CM9, but it has it's issues still. I guess what I am writing this for is, I need to know if I should just throw the K1 on Ebay and look for a more open and upgradeable tablet?
Iskor12 said:
I've done a ton of reading on this forum only to find out that it's locked down pretty tight and getting Root and Roms installed can be a pain. I then went over to the Lenovo Website where it looks as if the tablet is going to be discontinued soon. I ended up chatting with a rep from Lenovo and I asked them if the K1 will be getting ICS and they said NO! So now I'm mildly disappointed in my purchase.
Is the K1 going to be worth keeping? Are we going to get a fully functional ICS rom? I see that there is some developement on CM9, but it has it's issues still. I guess what I am writing this for is, I need to know if I should just throw the K1 on Ebay and look for a more open and upgradeable tablet?
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Root is a fairly simple, follow the directions, sort of process. Rom installation is the same as root. The problem isn't installation but bugs because we need driver files for ICS. Also, Lenovo hasn't released all of the source code or the bootloader, the previously released source code wasn't functional. The K1 was supposed to be getting ICS in may but it looks as though that was taken off the official website (a screen capture from before it was removed).
Hopefully we can shame Lenovo into releasing full source code and bootloader.
gallahad2000 said:
Root is a fairly simple, follow the directions, sort of process. Rom installation is the same as root. The problem isn't installation but bugs because we need driver files for ICS. Also, Lenovo hasn't released all of the source code or the bootloader, the previously released source code wasn't functional. The K1 was supposed to be getting ICS in may but it looks as though that was taken off the official website (a screen capture from before it was removed).
Hopefully we can shame Lenovo into releasing full source code and bootloader.
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It would be a shame if we don't get ICS, but the way the rep at lenovo was talking, it simply isn't going to happen. As soon as I mentioned it, he said that it wasn't possible for the K1 to run ICS and then he started pushing their new tablet on me that was upgradeable to ICS. Its as if they completely dropped the K1.
Do you have links to the root and CM9 installation process that worked for you? I've read the threads and it seems as if some of them have many problems. Also, did you use windows 7? It seems as if most of the instructions are for Ubuntu
It's BS that the K1 can't run ICS. My Nook Color can run ICS flawlessly with a 2 year old single core processor. Plus there's already an ICS alpha here on this site, we just don't have the code to get the cameras and other things working.
I would personally recommend that you stick to just rooting until the K1's ICS is further along. The root works flawlessly but ICS has the bugs that are mentioned in the first post.
Here's how I rooted: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13407-alpha-ideapad-k1-cwm-stock-rooted-rom-120109-build/
Here's the ICS rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528775
gallahad2000 said:
It's BS that the K1 can't run ICS. My Nook Color can run ICS flawlessly with a 2 year old single core processor. Plus there's already an ICS alpha here on this site, we just don't have the code to get the cameras and other things working.
I would personally recommend that you stick to just rooting until the K1's ICS is further along. The root works flawlessly but ICS has the bugs that are mentioned in the first post.
Here's how I rooted: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13407-alpha-ideapad-k1-cwm-stock-rooted-rom-120109-build/
Here's the ICS rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528775
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Thanks for the information. After it's rooted....can it be OC?
Just an Update
Lenovo released this news March 31st so its relevant to this post.
:Lenovo ThinkPad and K1 Tablet upgrade to ICS Newsflash
This coming spring 2012, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet and IdeaPad Tablet K1 users will be able to upgrade to the latest Android 4.0 OS, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Committed to making their tablets ‘future proof’ by supporting newer releases on the Android OS, Lenovo tablets with Ice Cream Sandwich will offer new features* including but not limited to:
A new and improved browser with a significant speed enhancement that allows users to jump to their favorite content faster and even save it for reading later in case there's no network available.
Voice input allows users to dictate text. As the voice input engine enters text, it underlines possible dictation errors in gray. After dictating, users can tap the underlined words to quickly replace them from a list of suggestions.
Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that lets users unlock their device with their face. It takes advantage of the devices’ front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then recognize it again when unlocking the device.
Users should look out for the Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrades beginning in April for IdeaPad Tablet K1 and May for ThinkPad Tablet. Visit shortly for more information.
* Features may vary by model and country."
Looks like K1 will be getting ICS this month (April)
jmich456 said:
Looks like K1 will be getting ICS this month (April)
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I guess they got enough angry emails. Between this and the USB host cable, this is turning into a decent purchase.
Iskor12 said:
I've done a ton of reading on this forum only to find out that it's locked down pretty tight and getting Root and Roms installed can be a pain. I then went over to the Lenovo Website where it looks as if the tablet is going to be discontinued soon. I ended up chatting with a rep from Lenovo and I asked them if the K1 will be getting ICS and they said NO! So now I'm mildly disappointed in my purchase.
Is the K1 going to be worth keeping? Are we going to get a fully functional ICS rom? I see that there is some developement on CM9, but it has it's issues still. I guess what I am writing this for is, I need to know if I should just throw the K1 on Ebay and look for a more open and upgradeable tablet?
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I know this is an older thread, but I though I would update with the news from Mark, in the Lenovo forums, that works for Lenovo, says the ICS for the K1 is just around the corner. They were about ready to say it's a go, but found a issue that needed fixing first. Then, they need to get the web page with all the disclaimers and whatnot about the release.
The ICS release for the K1 will NOT be an OTA. It will be a download only with full instructions. The best part of it all, at least in my opinion, is that it will be a Vanilla Release of ICS. No Lenovo junkware included.
Lenovo is being targeted as a company that lacks the ability to provide updates on a timely scale and as promised. I have yet to see ANY Android manufacturer fully comply with promises for ICS upgrades. So, hang in there and we will soon see ICS on our K1, aside from the crippled, but stable, CM9 version, here on XDA.
-Cybie
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a. Ideapad K1 is discontinued
b. Can no longer download drivers!
So whoever is feeding info regarding any update is probably FOS - typical Chinee BS - don't think that Lenovo has any thought of upgrading. Throwing mine onto Ebay