Menards: Polaroid PMID10C 10.1" tablet $129.99: 8GB internal memory, dual cameras 1 GHz

[elektrik]

I've bought 2 of these for my kids & have been trying to set them up as xmas gifts. Now 1 of them will not turn the wifi on. The indicator will not stay in the "on" position, the screen says "turning Wifi on", but it never does. I've already hit the reset button 3x, turned it on and off, but nothing helps. Can someone please assist?! It's a little late for a return!

Can you try to flash/reflash it? I run into this problem occasionally with my 701 when I'm developing and create a bad image(AHEM! COUGH COUGH).

[quietstorm354]

I've bought 2 of these for my kids & have been trying to set them up as xmas gifts. Now 1 of them will not turn the wifi on. The indicator will not stay in the "on" position, the screen says "turning Wifi on", but it never does. I've already hit the reset button 3x, turned it on and off, but nothing helps. Can someone please assist?! It's a little late for a return!

What's a flash/reflash?

[elektrik]

What's a flash/reflash?

Ahh....welcome to the wonderful world of Android my friend.

Here's your homework for the weekend:

http://southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/firmware/firmware_guide_pmid10c.html

When you're done and you understand what's necessary, here's the actual software link:

http://www.southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/firmware/pmid10c/PMID10C_Firmware_4.0v1_OTA.zip

That'll get you started-I'm sure you'll have lots of questions but we can all help you

[quietstorm354]

Ahh....welcome to the wonderful world of Android my friend.

Here's your homework for the weekend:

http://southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/firmware/firmware_guide_pmid10c.html

When you're done and you understand what's necessary, here's the actual software link:

http://www.southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/firmware/pmid10c/PMID10C_Firmware_4.0v1_OTA.zip

That'll get you started-I'm sure you'll have lots of questions but we can all help you

Sounds like I'll need a bottle of cabernet sauvignon.. Ok, you'll be hearing from me soon!

[elektrik]

Sounds like I'll need a bottle of cabernet sauvignon.. Ok, you'll be hearing from me soon!

hopefully not after the WHOLE bottle ;-)

[woody57]

90 degree usb adapters

Not sure if anyone is interested in this but I found 90 degree type a and type b 2.0 USB adapters which are needed if you want to use a USB keyboard case. All the plugins are on the bottom on the pmid10c which makes it difficult to plug the keyboards USB cable into it. The company is L-com. Check this out http://www.l-com.com/item_mobi.aspx?id=23156 Be sure to order the type 1-exit so it points toward keyboard when plugged in. Also I went all over looking for a keyboard case and found they are $70-$90 in stores. I found a ton of them on Amazon for like $5-$25. I'm not kidding! You do have to add shipping on but some vendors offer free shipping if order is $25 or more. I am ordering three cause I bought 3 Polaroid pmid10c, one for me and one for each of my college kids. BTW.... I just bought mine at menards for $129+taxunda yestetday. They are on sale I think till Sunday. For the price how can you go wrong, especially what my kids will use it for. I will try the instructions you have here for Google store. Has anybody figured out how to get netflix to work. Maybe I missed it reading through the thread. Thanks to Single dad and Dawieg for all the effort and info. I am new to all this and very illiterate when it comes to computers so I won't attempt anything alone but we all were babies once right. If I understand correctly.... I don't want my tab to be "bricked".

[Meari]

Ask and you shall receive :-) This is my first stab at a modified stock for ya. Should have bloat removed, Root, Google Play and CWM recovery....This oughta hold ya until I can make elektricity ROM.....

Merry Christmas! Keep the change ya filthy animals!

Link: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...0951#post40951

Since I'm new to tablets, could someone tell me ROMs are and how they're used?

[Meari]

Has anyone gotten Amazon App Store app to work (short of reinstall) after it switched to the black-screen-with-only-search-bar mode?

I haven't. I have to uninstall and reinstall each time I want to use the store.

[Meari]

Wireless Keyboard

Just wanted to share... I bought a Hip Street HS-KB050 wireless keyboard/mouse at Menards yesterday. I plugged the USB dongle in and it worked with no problems whatsoever. Like the fact that there's no cord that has to be hooked up to the tablet. If anyone is interested, the keyboards are on sale right now for $14.95. I think they're $24.95 on Amazon.

[quietstorm354]

Mounting a micro SD card

Ok, FRUSTRATED!!! bought an SD card, it won't mount on either tablet and is saying the card is damaged! Anyone had this issue?

[quietstorm354]

Backing up files

Anyone, anyone...Bueller, anyone???

[elektrik]

Since I'm new to tablets, could someone tell me ROMs are and how they're used?

ROM for android phones/tablets = O.S. 'image'.

After doing some research, you can read how to update (aka "flash") your ROM. The link below lists all the Polaroid Tablets (including your PMID10C) http://southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/updates.html (look at Post 108 for more info too)

Some folks here (myself included) develop 'custom' ROMS that either enhance performance, solve a problem, or both (for example, my modified stock for this tablet adds google play, cwm (recovery), removes bloat so you don't have to do all this manually (although no one's ever provided any feedback and I don't have the tablet, so I honestly don't know if it works).

Hope this explains some.

[elektrik]

Ok, FRUSTRATED!!! bought an SD card, it won't mount on either tablet and is saying the card is damaged! Anyone had this issue?

You say 'either' tablet-I'm assuming you have more than one? Also, try to plug into a laptop and/or PC or other item that accepts the card-if they're all saying the same thing.....

[quietstorm354]

You say 'either' tablet-I'm assuming you have more than one? Also, try to plug into a laptop and/or PC or other item that accepts the card-if they're all saying the same thing.....

My laptop says its fine. Can I just use the card with then enclosed USB adapter and not worry about the SD slot?

[cherylharrell1961]

Just wanted to share... I bought a Hip Street HS-KB050 wireless keyboard/mouse at Menards yesterday. I plugged the USB dongle in and it worked with no problems whatsoever. Like the fact that there's no cord that has to be hooked up to the tablet. If anyone is interested, the keyboards are on sale right now for $14.95. I think they're $24.95 on Amazon.

Is this one made for tablets or is it a fullsize one. I looked up online and all I saw were fullsize ones. I'd like to get one for tablets so it is portable.