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    Arnova 10b G2 "Resistive" Custom ROM by Finless Version 1.5

    UPDATE! ROM is now version 1.5b. I turned back on the WIZARD which forces screen calibration for the Resistive screen models of the Arnova ROMS.

    Personally I feel sorry for the Resistive screen folks as this Wizard is a PAIN IN THE BUTT!

    But it is now back on unlike the 10G2.

    The NEW ROM file is now version B. The file name is now:
    arnova10b_g2r_finless _v1_5b.zip


    _________________________________



    OK folks the wait is over! Been quite a few weeks getting everything together but my 1.5 ROM for the Arnova 10 G2 is done!
    THIS IS ONLY for the 10b G2 RESISTIVE SCREEN! THIS IS NOT for the 10b G2 Capacitive or any other model like resistive screen ,etc!

    NOTE! ALWAYS REBOOT AFTER THE FIRST BOOT FLASHING MY ROM! You may have no SD Card showing, No Audio, or other issues after first boot after a flash. So after first boot, reboot!

    I have to say this has been a labor of love by many people!

    Now before I go into what this ROM is, I want to answer a few things for some folks asking I put other stuff in this ROM. This is a total debloat for TOP performance! If any of you want me to make additions like adding Fenice57's bluetooth, 3g, etc, let me know and if there is enough demand I will make a derivative ROM with those added. Realize however the BT and 3G drivers will NOT make all BT and 3G sticks work!!! Only those which the drivers support. Best I can offer to those that want it.

    So what is this ROM anyway? Bottom line it is all about performance! To find out more:
    1) Read the README.TXT file in the ROM kit! I explain a lot in there.
    2) Watch the video I made explaining what my 1.5 ROM is, the benefits and reasons, and instructions on how to get the most out of it using Petrus' APP Injector!

    Here is the video download:
    VIDEO -> Arnova 10G2 Finless 1.5 ROM Overview and Instructions (91 megs)

    Here is a summary of 1.5 taken from the README:
    Features in 1.5 "performance" ROM:
    1) This has all the same features of my 1.4 ROM. FAST and REAL ext4 file system, 1gig app space, full root,etc.
    2) This is a total debloat of the ROM. All apps, etc are removed except a file explorer as you have to have that to do anything later. Google Play (Market) is also NOT installed. See below as I supply in this kit a APP injector. The reason for this is file system fragmentation! Having a ROM with a bunch of stuff you do not want in it, you remove them and then install others and this leaves the file system a mess. Especially on NAND memory devices! Now you can install what you want after flashing and keep a nice clean file system
    3) A full "settings" menu system! This is something many have asked for. Special thanks to Miklaus for making this new settings.apk. Now you get accounts and sync settings and all the stuff that has been missing from Arnova ROMs.
    4) A new WPA_Supplicant that will allow you to connect WiFi to Ad-hoc networks. Thank the Nextbook guys for figuring this one out!
    5) In this ROM kit is Petrus' APP Injector. This was written specifically to support my 1.5 ROM. What this does is after flashing you can now "inject" Google Play, Google add-on apps, Stock Arnova apps, Arnova "add-on" apps. You get to pick and choose what you want and not get stuff you do not want! It properly injects this stuff CLEANLY either in /system/app or data/app! A lot of testing went into this and where best to inject these apps for performance!
    6) This has my clear status bar at the top! However if you want the old status bar back contact me on FeakTab and I will give you the files and tell you how to put it back.
    7) I have removed the stupid Arnova "wizard" that causes the screen calibration to show up every time you do a reset. I am unsure if this is also needed by the RESISTIVE screen?
    It is actually not removed I simply renamed it from Wizard.apk to Wizard.aps. This thing is really not needed. BUT removing it also stopped the "setup wizard" to also not show up on first boot. Big deal really. If you want all this back, simply open a "root" file explorer and go to /system/app and rename Wizard.aps to Wizard.apk. You now have all that back.

    Everything I have removed can be put back using Petrus' APP Injector! So I am not going to list everything removed. Trust me IT WAS A LOT OF CRAP Run his App Injector and see the list for yourself
    In the kit is a NEW folder called APP Injector.
    Please watch my video if you can’t figure out how to use it.
    But here are QUICK instructions:
    To use app injector you must do the following
    1) In the kit is a folder called App Injector. Copy the 2 files appinjector.apk and package.zip from that to the ROOT of your sdcard either external or internal if you do not have a physical sdcard.
    2) On the tablet open your sdcard using the file manager. Tap on appinjector.apk to install it.
    3) Run app injector. If you copied package.zip properly to the root directory of your sdcard you should be presented with a list of apps.
    4) Click the box next to each app you want to inject.
    5) Then at the top just tap the button "Install selected applications". It will then inject all the apps you selected!
    6) At this point you can uninstall appinjector if you like or leave it and later come back and install other apps!
    NOTE: If you click on an app that has already been installed, it WILL overwrite and reinstall the app.


    Credits:
    Special credits to the 1.5 development people:
    1) Petrus for the APP Injector. Without his work here things would be a lot harder for you guys to put apps back on this ROM and keep it FAST. He spent a lot of time to make this work and trust me... I AM PICKY. Awesome Job Petrus!
    2) Miklaus for his very COOL "system settings" APK. Miklaus is the MAN for reverse engineering this! THANK YOU Miklaus! I know a lot of others will love this too!
    3) Fenice57 for his still awesome performing ext4 file system
    4) Daman for his boot screens and super fast bootanimation. So you know, Daman's boot Animation is only 2 screens and very FAST. I tested and it only slows boot time by 2 seconds!


    OK so enough jibber jabber.... Here is the download:

    ROM -> Arnova 10b G2 "Resisitive Screen" Finless Version 1.5 ROM (172 megs)

    Again here is the video download link as well in case some missed it above.
    VIDEO -> Arnova 10G2 Finless 1.5 ROM Overview and Instructions (91 megs)


    I hope you 10b G2 owners enjoy this ROM. Please feel free to provide feedback.

    Bob

    P.S. Sorry my video is in English (American). I can't speak other languages well enough to be comfortable doing a video with them. If I tried it would be a mess and a 2 hour video because I speak so slow
    Last edited by Finless; 11-25-2012, 22:39.
    "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
    "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
    "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
    "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
    "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
    "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
    "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
    "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
    "Forgive them as they know not what they do"






    #2
    Hang on guys... I am reuploading. Files size was not correct.

    It will be up in a few and I will post back here when it is back.

    Bob
    "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
    "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
    "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
    "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
    "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
    "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
    "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
    "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
    "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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      #3
      v1.5

      10-4 hanging-on

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        #4
        Upload complete and tested!

        Enjoy,
        Bob
        "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
        "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
        "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
        "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
        "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
        "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
        "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
        "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
        "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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          #5
          v1.5

          Hi bob:

          Flashed 1.5 downloaded from Unbuntu and Winxp . Both downloads and flashes give a bad touchscreen.
          I can go left and right from the home screen but that's all. None of the buttons work. Did eliminating calibration have something to do with this? Went back to 1.4 -No problems.
          Last edited by chessir; 04-18-2012, 02:38. Reason: spelling

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            #6
            Originally posted by chessir View Post
            Hi bob:

            Flashed 1.5 downloaded from Unbuntu and Winxp . Both downloads and flashes give a bad touchscreen.
            I can go left and right from the home screen but that's all. None of the buttons work. Did eliminating calibration have something to do with this? Went back to 1.4 -No problems.
            That is very posible. I HATE the calibration wizard on the 10 G2. If you think that is the issue go into settings and click on the calibrate screen. See if that works.

            Bob
            "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
            "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
            "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
            "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
            "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
            "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
            "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
            "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
            "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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              #7
              v1.5

              I cannot access settings. I can only go left and right screens from home. None of the buttons or icons are active. I like the superfast startup (almost like suspend).
              Last edited by chessir; 04-18-2012, 02:51. Reason: addition

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                #8
                Originally posted by chessir View Post
                I cannot access settings. I can only go left and right screens from home. None of the buttons or icons are active. I like the superfast startup.
                Crap, I was worried about that on the resistive screen. It maybe you have to do calibration. Calibration is in settings so I figured you could get to it in settings. The wizard that makes you do that is a pain in the butt on non-resistve screen tablets.

                So per my readme, all you have to do is rename one file in /system/app. Can you even do that?

                Bob
                "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
                "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
                "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
                "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
                "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
                "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
                "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
                "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
                "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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                  #9
                  v1.5

                  Hi Bob
                  I cannot get into files or settings or application screen. Nothing is active. The calibration at startup is really no problem since this unit has a great suspend with little battery drainage. Would you agree? The calibration in 1.4 is followed with device inititiation including things like language and date/time.
                  Last edited by chessir; 04-18-2012, 03:00. Reason: addition

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by chessir View Post
                    Hi Bob
                    I cannot get into files or settings or application screen. Nothing is active. The calibration at startup is really no problem since this unit has a great suspend with little battery drainage. Would you agree?
                    I can flash and test this ROM to make sure it is not a BRICK, but after that since my screen does not work I do not know what you can and cannot do.

                    Do you need me to remake this ROM turning back on the setup wizard and screen calibration?

                    Bob
                    "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
                    "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
                    "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
                    "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
                    "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
                    "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
                    "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
                    "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
                    "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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                      #11
                      v1.5

                      Hi Bob,

                      Yes , I think turning back to the calibration screen and setup wizard as you said will probably solve this. Is this a lengthy ordeal?
                      Last edited by chessir; 04-18-2012, 03:12. Reason: addition

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                        #12
                        No it is super easy. But the time to upload a new ROM takes a while.

                        You going to be around for about an hour to retest?

                        I for sure can have a new ROm up in no more than an hour.

                        Bob
                        "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
                        "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
                        "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
                        "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
                        "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
                        "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
                        "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
                        "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
                        "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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                          #13
                          v1.5

                          Hi Bob,

                          Yes , I can stay on for 2 or 3 hrs.

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                            #14
                            IN fact

                            I just made a new system.img with wizard turned back on!

                            I will take about 40 minutes to reupload the new ROM.


                            ALL OTHERS!
                            I HAVE PULLED THIS ROM FROM DOWNLOAD UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS FIXED!


                            Bob
                            "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
                            "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
                            "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
                            "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
                            "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
                            "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
                            "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
                            "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
                            "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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                              #15
                              UPDATE! ROM is now version 1.5b. I turned back on the WIZARD which forces screen calibration for the Resistive screen models of the Arnova ROMS.

                              Personally I feel sorry for the Resistive screen folks as this Wizard is a PAIN IN THE BUTT!

                              But it is now back on unlike the 10G2.

                              The NEW ROM file is now version B. The file name is now:
                              arnova10b_g2r_finless _v1_5b.zip



                              See the first post in this thread for the NEW download link. Again note the file name so you know you have the latest.

                              Bob
                              "Pzebacz im, bo nie wiedzą, co czynią"
                              "Прости им, они не ведают, что творят"
                              "Perdona loro perché non sanno quello che fanno"
                              "Vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun"
                              "Vergeef hen want ze weten niet wat ze doen"
                              "Pardonne-leur car ils ne savent pas ce qu'ils font"
                              "Perdónalos porque no saben que lo que hacen"
                              "Oprosti im, jer ne znaju što čine"
                              "Forgive them as they know not what they do"





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