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2012-6-17

[Release] Evolution Version: 2.3 released by Prox32

Changelog:

2.3 Change log
Updated busybox to a full 1.19.4 (not minimal)
Heavily edited build.prop
Dalvik cache
Graphics settings
WiFi settings
Cleaned unneeded settings

Updated Gapps package (full)
Updated permissions
All UI rendering is now handled by the GPU
Removed buggy adobe reader
Volumes buttons switched
Various other smaller changes along the way
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?xes3mrv944a7ku9
Alternative links:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B66sAcj4k9IaeDVmWHl4bEd0bVk/edit#
http://narod.ru/disk/53245841001.452b0382c618ad8dcb0bb9607fbb3ab7/Evolution%202.3.7z.html

2012-5-21

[Release] Evolution Version: 2.0 Beta 3 released by Prox32

Current version: Evolution 2.0 (Beta 3)
Release date: 21/05/2012

Credits: This firmware could not have happened without the base ROM from Moage.

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Key features:
Android 4.0.4
Unrestricted market
Optimised init.rc & build.prop
Optimised WiFi
Closer to AOSP android 4 than other releases

more...

Beta 3 change log:
Framework updates
System UI update (compatibility zoom fixed)
Launcher updated
Browser updated
Flashplayer updated
Stagefright libs updated
Various small fixes along the way

Bugs:
Status in settings > about tablet causes FC (reported by comprx)

Notes: Be careful with this release as i have had little time to test before release and this a large update, but everything I have tested works great. The bugs reported are not as a result of the customisations, simply as a result of using the leaked 4.0.4 firmware from cube.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?jl9fbf2bdf9s14b
Alternative links: http://narod.ru/disk/49984515001.897d44033c4ad70382952bd74bcc87d7/Evolution%202.0%20Beta%203.zip.html
http://www.slingfile.com/file/SFi7OMvHEb

2012-5-11

[Release] Evolution Version: 2.0 Beta released by Prox32

Current version: 2.0 (Stable beta)
Release date: 11/05/2012

Credits: This firmware could not have happened without the base ROM from Moage. (Credits updated due to work coming from only me now)

Release notes: 2.0 Beta was going to be 2.0 alpha 2, however after running through some tests there is nothing to warrant a second alpha testing stage, so I have brought things forward and I am posting this as a beta. This release brings a whole system in place of the one in 1.4, and as such there are improvements across the board, from battery life to graphical smoothness.
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Key features:
Android 4.0.4
Unrestricted market
Optimised init.rc & build.prop
Optimised WiFi
Closer to AOSP android 4 than other releases

more...

2.0 Change log:
Entirely new Tweaks system based on the Cube - as a result there are simply too many changes to log (new version all together)
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Bug list:
Empty until further notice
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?akbt0n36s8a6qiz

2012-5-7

New mod on Android 2.3:
Cube U9 GT-2 ROM by Finless Version 1.5

Source: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?775-Cube-U9-GT-2-amp-Compatible-Tablets-Custom-ROM-by-Finless-Version-1-5

Download: http://mir.cr/03QVB7I4

2012-4-29

[Release] Evolution | Version: 1.3 | Date: 29/04/12 released by Prox32

Release notes: New moage build, followed up by a new build of evolution with various changes and fixes to the base moage system to make it into Evolution 1.3, so far through testing it is stable, easy to use compatible and overall fast and smooth.

1.3 change log:

Bloat removed (add-on apps are optional see downloads section)
Permission fixes
Stock launcher and browser updated
Build.prop Tweaked
Updated stock launcher
Boot animation tweaked slightly
WiFi tweaked to maintain a good connection on high latency networks (public domains)

Bug list 1.3:

Stay awake developer setting
Location services (although working for some)

Note: For anyone using a 3G dongle you will need the phone services in the optional apps, these have been separated because they cause a noticeable battery drain when left in as stock. Simply copy the apps to your tablet, using a root explorer of some kind copy them to /system/app.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?jshz6hp53aptyz7
Optional download for add-on apps/services: http://www.mediafire.com/?auc9wkauaa5u481

2012-4-24

[Release] Evolution | Version: 1.2 | Date: 24/04/12 released by Prox32

Release notes: 1.2 brings bigger impact to the table with fewer changes and getting ever closer to that perfect ROM for the cube U9GT2, a set-up wizard option has been added, although you can chose to still go straight to your launcher. This ROM is a little experimental and for that reason I suggest some people stay on 1.12 if they feel they are happy there until feedback is given by the brave on 1.2.

1.2 change log:

Bloat removed (including Google books)
Updated Gapps
Permission fixes
Build.prop edited (testing different tweaks)
Gallery changed
Stock flash player removed
Battery mystery... Fixed? (testing required)
Updated stock launcher
Optional set-up wizard
Mediafire download: http://www.mediafire.com/?s7lkb6bd6s01gkx
Download mirrors:
http://mir.cr/1NRRW1CY

2012-4-21

[Release] Evolution | Version: 1.12 | Date: 21/04/12 released by Prox32

Credits: This firmware could not have happened without the base ROM from Moage, and the effort and work from mysticusa and dmagee, thanks to all of you.

Release notes: 1.12 Is a simple update to fix some small bugs in 1.1, Thanks for everyone's support and cooperation. Would like to add after some brief testing and some more additions to 1.12, performance and general overall smoothness of the system has increased.

Key features:
Android 4.0.4
Unrestricted market
Optimised init.rc & build.prop
Optimised WiFi
Closer to AOSP android 4 than other releases

more...

1.12 Change log:

Fixed root
Tweaked init.rc
Added/tweaked default.prop settings
Tweaked build.prop
Removed stock busybox
updated, installed and moved busybox to xbin

1.1 Change log:

Tweaks build.prop
Removed stock ebook reader, replaced with Google books
New boot animation (Credits to dmagee)
Fixed keyboard predictions
Removed duplicate gallery application
Added NTFS mount application
New SU binary
Fixed services.jar

1.1 bugs list:

SU binary update caused a loss of root
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?gx1h4a71c2b2avq
More mirrors: http://mir.cr/KWBGWVY6 242MB

2012-4-18

Moage released 4.3.9 fw 18/04/2012 based on stock v1.11 beta and Android 4.0.4:
Original source:
http://translate.google.com/translat...1.html&act=url

Download links:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ksn46j
http://mir.cr/3WHBSMUJ

2012-4-17

[ROM] Cube U9GT2 U9GT2_V1.10_20120417 Stock Firmware

7 download mirrors:
http://mir.cr/14VNJFNJ

2012-4-11

CUBE U9GT2 Android 4.0.3 (1.10) mod v0 by bokorez

Source: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=313261

Features:

added:
- root
- ES Commander
- ES TaskManager
- Market
- SetupWizad
- Youtube
- increased application flash memory to 2GB

removed:
- chinese stuff
- games
- GFun
- Keyboards

Download link:
http://narod.ru/disk/45827086001.51e29011d6b21489cc9b69fe8565e0ab/u9gt2_v1.10_20120411_mod_bk_0.7z.html

2012-4-11

[ROM] Cube U9GT2 U9GT2_V1.10_20120411 Stock Firmware

Changelog :
(Translated by google)

The amendment to the live online application problems and improve system speed [recommended U9GT2 all users to update the upgrade, please click the "Repair" button (236MB) 2012-4-11

A variety of optimization - the biggest improvement ---- support online live, PPTV software you can watch TV!

Downloading link:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vpurrs
And extra 8 mirrors:
http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1WH2TTVK/

2012-4-3

State of the art (v2.0 ) from Prox32

V2.0 update:
Battery leak partial fixes
Sync features integrated currently are:
-Browser
-Calender
-Contacts
-Gmail/Email
-Photos

Zip aligned all applications
Added Google music
Corrected scripting errors in build.prop
Updated Apex (should be updated via market from now on)
Changed init.d scripts
start-up changes.
Various fixes/changes.
Build.prop edited (app compatibility)

Download links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?76ucss7yv6fa9i7
http://narod.ru/disk/45067238001.9b478591b0fd6ae91f1e02dfe612f189/State_of_the_art_2.0.7z.html

State of the art (v1.9 ) from Prox32

1.9 change log:
Kernel tweaks
WiFi
Battery improvements
Build.prop tweaks
New init.d script
Phone/telephony re-added (Sorry about that)
Total commander added

Download links:
http://depositfiles.com/files/ith3kquid
http://narod.ru/disk/44687086001.716f62bc61e0bbbb90172c690b398b9d/state_of_the_art_v1.9_d37dd.zip.html

2012-3-28

State of the art (v1.85 ) from Prox32

1.85 change log:
Kernel tweaks
WiFi
Governor tweaks
Home app tweaks
Battery improvements
init.d added
Contacts/calender added
Calender sync ...refixed...?

Bugs:
Apex may force close on boot (not a firmware based problem)

note: Overall version 1.85 brings a fresh boot.img to the tablet, meaning fresh kernel tweaks and various fixes. The smoothness of the system is improved although not tested in detail. please provide feedback. Would have been released on 27th if it weren't for uploading.

Download:
v1.85 - http://depositfiles.com/files/ozaqdavot

2012-3-27

State of the art (v1.8 ) from Prox32

1.8 change log:
New battery icon
Fully based on entire 1.09 official system
OOM optimised
Fingerprint changed
Dalvik cache optimised
live wallpapers added
busybox updated

Bugs:
Release date in the info is 28th, was the expected date, but finished today !
You tell me

note: this release also brings various fixes for things such as 3G.

Download links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3w524c3bgyx3q5d
http://www.putlocker.com/file/14004585FAAF9D4A

2012-3-24

State of the art (v1.7) from Prox32

Based on: Moage 4.3.6 (Thanks to the guys over at moage.com)

Features:
Language set to English by default
Easy reboot flash method (see read me provided)
Build.prop optimized
Init.rc optimized
Chinese bloatware removed
Added YouTube and es file explorer
Added default keyboard
Updated launcher (Apex launcher is default auto rotate is now enabled by default)

1.7 change log:
Kernel updated (official 1.09)
Calender sync fixed
Updated Gapps package (most recent CM9)

Previous change logs
1.6 change log:
Permissions fixed (thanks s1eepy)
New init.d scripts
Build.prop tweaks
WiFi tweaks
OOM settings tweaked (multi tasking is easier!)
Various tweaks

1.4 change log:
init.d support
init.d script added
init.rc updated (permanently integrated into boot.img)
build.prop tweaked
New boot animation
Download links for v1.7:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jl2ne5bb955yddi
http://www.putlocker.com/file/B10960234B670615

Download links for v1.6:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/lpzjxm
http://www.mediafire.com/?ce1y9wxk5vnrwzm

Download link for v1.4:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s8f9szl69zrxipw

2012-3-22

CUBE U9GT2 Android 4.0.3 (1.09) mod v1 by bokorez

Source: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=313261

Features:

added:
- root
- gapps
- installation manager
- tweak enables write to external_sd
- increased application flash memory to 2GB

removed:
- chinese stuff
- games

Download links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?4vwoa961nz9724b
http://narod.ru/disk/44202731001.28bc2718c037e62a147f007dd17ffd2f/u9gt2_v1.09_20120322_mod_bk_v1.7z.html

2012-3-22

There is a new stock firmware again:
U9GT2_V1.09_20120322 215MB

1. Optimized the online video
2. Increased system speed
3. Fixed cameras sometimes stop unexpectedly issue

If getting error during upgrade, please use "Restore" option

Downloading link:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/5n0qhh

More info coming soon


2012-3-10

U9GT2 v1.08 2012-02-29 Mod V1 by wackym

Changelog:

- added latest Superuser (ROOT)
- increased application flash memory to 2GB
- fixed Calendar sync
- updated ICS apps
- added videochat libraries (might fix videochat issues)
- fixed RW permissions for external SD, usb flash
- added permissions to enable more market apps (thanks Reichi!)
- decreased size of system.img
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 120 seconds - should save some battery
- added ADB drivers
- added and updated Google Apps (currently) not available from Market
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language, timezone and google sync account selection on first start)
- added ES Task Manager (easy and free) and File Explorer (because of cifs support without cifs modules)
- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser, ApkInstaller, Provision... + libs from those apks
- removed trash left by CUBE developers

Download links: http://www.mediafire.com/?aphsztmezdeo7w8
http://narod.ru/disk/43348302001.2c17b6ed4218c08766593434862b3ed7/U9GT2_V1.08_20120229_mod_v1_by_wackym.7z.html

2012-3-3

CUBE U9GT2 Android 4.0.3 (1.08) mod v3 by bokorez

Source: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=313261

Features:

added:
- root
- gapps
- installation manager
- tweak enables write to external_sd
- increased application flash memory to 2GB

removed:
- japanese keyboard
- games
- dublicate of android keyboard

Download link:
http://narod.ru/disk/42623783001.910e0f291e40f636e722645644a0ea66/u9gt2_v1.08_20120229_mod_bk_v3.7z.html

2012-3-1

U9GT 2 Firmware V1.05 (Android 2.3) 158MB

Enhanced system stability and responsiveness

- Fixed (partially) the problem of the jumpy touchscreen

Download link:
http://narod.ru/disk/42548228001.9d92f94d34bfde0f76fc958f5d0c8d46/V1.05.zip.html

2012-3-1

There is a new official version of U9GT2 V1.08 (Android 4.0.3 firmware) 249.38MB

Changelog:

- Increased the number of methods to connect to the Mass Storage Device (???), that will improve the convenience when using Windows XP and etc OS to access the storage space on the tablet

- Optimised the performance of the wireless system

- Speed up the built in browser when accessing websites

Download links:
http://narod.ru/disk/42447703001.40ea1232a50da127eba6e2212d7bcf02/u9gt2_v1.08_20120229.zip.html
http://hotfile.com/dl/148399799/ad51a38/u9gt2_v1.08_20120229.zip.html

2012-2-23

U9GT2 v1.07 dated 23 Feb 2012 (Size: 254.89MB)

Changelog:
1. Fixed online video-audio out-of-sync issue; optimised system and fixed network problems
2. Fixed issues on the reading data off external USB storage devices; the solved the problem of "USB already removed" prompts
3. Fixed the problem of recorded audio that cannot be played
4. Fixed artefacts in the video editing tool

Download link:
http://narod.ru/disk/41690578001.33fc482789fbf446fc7b524585bb5ea8/U9-2v1.07.rar.html

2012-2-20

U9GT2 v1.07 20120215 Mod V2 by wackym

Changelog:
- added latest Superuser (ROOT)
- fixed usb mounting, but you MUST use unmount before removing flash drive or it will get corrupted if you have written on it
- increased application flash memory to 2GB
- fixed Calendar sync
- updated ICS apps
- gained some speedup from updated ICS apks
- added LatinIME dictionary
- decreased size of system.img (25% was free space...dead weight for download...)
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 120 seconds - should save some battery
- added ADB drivers
- added and updated Google Apps (currently) not available from Market
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language, timezone and google sync account selection on first start)
- added ES Task Manager (easy and free) and File Explorer (because of cifs support without cifs modules)
- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser, ApkInstaller, Provision... + libs from those apks
- removed trash left by CUBE developers
- touch screen stopped behaving erratically while device is connected to power adapter

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/?5hrw6cng4tddbaa

2012-2-17

There is a new stock firmware again:
U9GT2_V1.07_20120215.rar
Download link: http://narod.ru/disk/41107081001/U9GT2_V1.07_20120215.rar.html

Sorry, no official changelog available at the moment.

Here is not official changelog:

1. Fixed sd card mounting bug
2. Added Wifi Direct and Mobile Networks
3. Updated framework, and system apps
4. Updated libraries (including library for supporting camera)
5. Slightly updated build.prop (version number, and few options deleted)
6. Added two files (including file for direct wifi)

Original source: http://pad.moage.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1013&extra=page%3D1

2012-2-15

U9GT2 v1.06 20120214 Mod by wackym:
Download link: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|739tl5|1612319326|U9GT2_v1.06_2012_02_14_Mod_by_wackym.zip|232580|R~F0600B624F3B47566BB2C334B538851A|0|0

Changelog:
- added latest Superuser (ROOT)
- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser, ApkInstaller, Provision... + libs from those apks
- removed trash left by CUBE developers (Develop.apk...still present)
- added Google Apps (currently) not available from Market
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language, timezone and google sync account selection on first start)
- added ES Task Manager (easy and free) and File Explorer (because of cifs support without cifs modules)
- added Titanium Backup - extremely helpful and also allows to uninstall apps included in this mod

- left RKFileExplorer in the mod because of easy access to sdcard and usb
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 120 seconds - should save some battery
- fixed build.prop ro.rk.EXTERNAL_VOLUME, ro.rk.INTERNAL_VOLUME labels
- added ADB drivers
- fixed usb mounting (how CUBE missed that I don't know)
- increased application flash storage memory to 2GB

Notes:
- Skype works
- Browser works (no more garbled letters)
- Flash works (slow at times but works)
- USB mounting works
- widget sizes are back to normal
- read/write to SD and USB works
- perhaps Bluetooth works - can anyone confirm this?

Enjoy!

2012-2-14
Official update from Cube website
U9GT2 Firmware V1.06 (261.22MB)

Changelog:
1. Fixed the problem of video and audio out-of-sync
2. Resolved Web Browser unexpectedly quitting
3. Reduced power consumption by 10%
4. Added both Flash and HTML5 decoders
5. Supports facial unlock security feature
6. The speed and feel of the user interface is faster and smoother respectively

Download links:
http://narod.ru/disk/40672782001/U9-2v1.06.zip.html

http://www.mediafire.com/?so5c0q7sgoo9b90
http://www.mediafire.com/?bhv8gsj2cgf53ib
http://www.mediafire.com/?1wm1a7whryxncev

2012-2-12

Moage 4.3.1

Changelog:
1. New:CIFS module on startup, the system comes CIFS shared computer directory to see the video
2. Update the Iflytek input method the latest version
3. Added: wallpaper replacement program, from time to time to change the wallpaper
4. added: expansion tool. 1G-3G feel free to expand. (Non-brushing machine with capacity and need to erase the IDB,
brush-the default is 1G expansion brush make sure you own the original capacity, in order to avoid data loss, same as the version number, the same capacity, pain-free upgrades)
5. Repair BUG.

Download links:

http://www.mediafire.com/?wigfhr93cbb75ox
http://narod.ru/disk/40559476001/Moage.com-U9GT2-0212-Mo4.3.1.rar.html

2012-1-31

MoAge 4.3 (based on Android 4.0)

Optimized WiFi and power control (consumption???)
DDR storage dedicated loader???
Optimized Launcher and added 30 wallpapers
Added SuperUser and su
Fixed bugs
Added Google Apps as requested by a foreigner friend

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ez442ilwb93cdi2
Original source: http://pad.moage.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=689

2012-1-21

MoAge v4.2 (based on Android 4.0): Fixed "bug", fixed incorrect widget sizes e.g. the Power Control and Bookmark widgets, added optimisations for the video player that many had requested. Unresolved bug: display artifacts in QQ app.

Flashing process differs from original method, there is info in Flashing info.doc file.
People have tryed firmware from last download link, and with it antutu benchmark shows 2433 points, and it looks faster that stock fw.
It's already rooted, flash and market working, cleaned from chinese.

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?st5q9bqyyy1u112

2012-1-14

U9GT2 4.03 20120111 v1.05 Mod V2 by wackym:
Download link: http://www.multiupload.com/JWVAFIB4RX

- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser, ApkInstaller, FileExplorer, Stk, Phone, Phonesky, Provision + libs from those apks
- removed trash left by CUBE developers (Develop.apk and VideoEditor.apk - both files were same size and overwritten with RK image building script...don't ask me why)
- added (or replaced with newer) Google Apps (Earth, Maps, Docs, Calendar, Market, Gmail, Email, multiple syncs, login, search, Video Editor, Voice Search, Talk, Youtube, etc.)
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language and google account selection on first start)
- added FileExpert and latest Superuser (ROOT)
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 120 seconds - should save some battery
- disabled startup sound
- fixed? garbage in build.prop (ro.rk.EXTERNAL_VOLUME, ro.rk.INTERNAL_VOLUME)
- fixed external_sd, usb_storage permissions
- fixed ADB drivers (ADB works, but disables MTP, PTP while it's enabled)
- fixed Camera bug in previous mod
Notes, bugs:
If you're still running 1.04 version and thinking about switching to 1.05 then you should be aware of these (major) changes/bugs cube introduced in 1.05:
- you can no longer move apps to internal memory (emulated SD), so you're stuck with ~800 MB for apps unless you insert real SD (then you can move the apps to the real SD - I've read it somewhere but I didn't try it yet)
- application screen size is reduced - bottom status bar is visible at all times
- you need to disable USB debug mode to be able to access filesystem on U9GT2
- android 4 introduced a flag to ditch wi-fi networks with bad signal...this is ON by default...so if you frequently loose connectivity you need to go to advanced wi-fi settings and untick the setting (I can't remember the exact name but it's fairly obvious)
- touch screen goes behaves erratically while device is connected to power adapter - seems like there's some power/grounding issue; when you disconnect the adapter the touchscreen returns to normal behavior
- Adobe Flash only works on some sites


For further info also see the thread on xda.

2012-1-13

pre-rooted Image from tabmonkey U9GT2_v4.03_20120110_mod-root_v01.rar (213.09 MB)

Fri Jan 13 06:31:37 CET 2012 U9GT2_v4.03_20120110_mod-root_v01.img:

- added Superuser-3.0.7-efghi (/bin/su /app/Superuser.apk)
permissions set to 6755, owner set to root:2000 for /bin/su
removed /xbin/su
- removed Fruit Ninja (/lib/libfruitninja.so /app/21.5.2.apk)
- removed Fishing Joy (/lib/libcocos2d.so /lib/libcocosdenshion.so /lib/libgame.so /app/bydr.apk)
- removed Angry Birds Rio (/lib/libangrybirds.so /app/fndxn.apk)
- removed RacingMoto (/app/RacingMoto.apk)
- removed UCLAQ Browser HD (/app/UCLAQ.apk)
- removed Gfan Cube Software (/app/Gfan.cube.0.7.1.TY.apk)
Download link:
http://www.multiupload.com/F97VPA2CKV

2012-1-12

pre-rooted Image U9GT2_v4.03_20120110_mod-root.img

Thanks to tabmonkey for image and ColonelZap for info

Download link from multiupload:
http://www.multiupload.com/0QPVOH7LCF

2012-1-11

4.03 version from official website

Download link from multiupload:
http://www.multiupload.com/YHRFAS0B8R

2012-1-10

u9gt2_4.01_2012-1-6.img
Updated firmware from official cube website

Download link from multiupload:
http://www.multiupload.com/LGL2SP0IR2

First beta

http://www.multiupload.com/802YPLAA24

This beta firmawre comes from this chinesse forum:
http://www.andmid.com/thread-727-1-1.html

There is first boot video


Firmware update

05/01/2012

Android 4.0 ICS for CUBE U9GT2 v1.05(Preview_Edition)

Link for multiupload:
CUBE_U9GT2_v1.05(Preview_Edition).rar

Modded version from xda (Thanks to wackim):

Release notes:
U9GT2 v4.0.3 20111229 Google Apps mod
-------------------------------------
- removed Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, GP Moto, UCBrowser + libs from those apks, ApkInstaller, FileExplorer
- removed trash left by CUBE developers (Develop.apk and VideoEditor.apk - both files were same size and overwritten with RK image building script...don't ask me why )
- added (or replaced with newer) Google Apps (calendar, market, gmail, email, multiple syncs, login, search, video editor, etc.)
- added Setup Wizzard (for easy language and google account selection on first start)
- added FileExpert and latest Superuser
- changed WI-FI scan interval (from 15) to 180 seconds - should save some battery
- disabled startup sound

Download link:
U9GT2_v4.0.3_20111229_Gapps_mod.7z
 
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#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
I got a few of these tablets and I have been trying to use the Rockchip Batch Tool to load in the 4.0 image. However I have only managed to get the tablet detected once, I assume it's a USB driver issue with Win7 but I'm not sure. The device shows up as an "HTC Dream Composite ADB Interface" in my device manager and I can't update the driver with any of the ones that I have found that are possibly related to this tablet.

Any help on how to load this thing would be appreciated. Thank You in advance.
 
#6 ·
Hi,

You may have a problem with W7 64 bits. The drivers are usually for 32 bits.
I've managed to flash my tablet with windows XP.
Androis 4.0 is working well, very stable and all apps are OK.
Only problem is that the tab is crashing after going in sleeping mode and need a lot of time to restart...
 
#7 · (Edited by Moderator)
I'm going to try to find a WinXP laptop somewhere in the house since mine is W7 64bits.

I installed Clockworkmod thinking that maybe I could boot up in recovery mode and load the image from the SD card or maybe RKBatchTool 1.4 would detect it on the USB. But not luck either way. Once the tablet is in recovery mode I don't know how to get it to look for the image from the SD card.

Anyone ever load this tablet or maybe any RK2918 device from recovery mode? Some step by step procedures would be nice.


Does the Market work in 4.0?
 
#11 ·
Hi, I was yesterday on the cube download page. The v 1.05 Andrews 4.0 was listed in the download list.
By clicking on the download button, a countdown page was opening with 9 hours countdown time for the release...
Since yesterday night the server is down and the cube download page is no more available.

www.51cube.com/tools.asp

Let's wait cube to rebuilt the server...

Does anyone know what happen ?
 
#12 ·
As I understand Chinese, I followed closely on the developments on the 4.0 firmware release. Cube screwed up as they stated they would release the firmware on 28 Dec '11, 9pm, Beijing Time. There was a "live" countdown page showing the impending release. Everyone was extremely excited and praised Cube for keeping their promise of releasing Android 4.0 by the end of the year. However, there was no firmware at 9pm. The release changed to 29 Dec '11, 9pm. There was an uproar in their official forum. There were no explanation whatsover, and some of the complain threads were deleted.

Then, the firmware download page (/tools.asp) "disappeared". As you can see, things got pretty bad.

Someone tried a newly released beta Android 4.0 firmware (by the company "Yuan Dao") on U9GT 2, and claimed it worked. Folks cheered Yuan Dao and condemned Cube. Then for unknown reasons, the firmware was removed from the official site. Ouch.

Now, there seems to be news that the official Cube U9GT 2 Android 4.0.3 firmware had been leaked (click for the thread) and folks tested it to be genuine. At the time of writing, the official page is still down.

If you're keen, try the leaked firmware here: http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/YEVWCCXPZDAZ (download only via Xunlei client!)

See the attached picture for the "About" details.
 

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#15 ·
I have also tried the drivers on an old Centrino with 32bit XP installed where the tablet shows up as a "rk2918 sdk". I tried installing every version of the driver AMD and Intel with no luck. Very strange.

No luck with AMD drivers on i7 W7 64bit either. Tried all the drivers as well...
 
#16 ·
Ok I finally got it working! My problem was related to the tablet being in Development mode in the settings. My mistake... SORRY! On the W7 i7 64bit used the AMD driver and got it to work. Loaded the U9GT2_V4.0.3_20111229 file and managed to switch it to English since default is Chinese. Very nice... BUT no Market!!! That sucks big time.

Later on will try and load the earlier BETA version of the ICS 4.0 and see if the Market is working.
 
#17 ·
I joined the forum just to warn fellow U9GT2 owners basically. The leaked ROM is probably a beta for an aPAD and not the U9GT2. It's totally stripped of Google applications (it has no market, no gmail, no nothing), I tried to download and install android market, but it kept crashing. Clearing the cache didn't help either. So without all that, it's practically useless. The earlier beta was fine, market etc was working, it just had a major incompatibility with google calendar (couldn't see any calendar of mine), and some minor one in applications (facebook, twitter, and others were labeled as incompatible with my tablet).

So back to 1.04 and waiting for the official release.
 
#18 ·
Kombatant is right.. I too have tested the firmware with the same result. The microphone isn't working on either.. Android Market works on the first beta release but not on this latest one.. Some key features on Android 4.0 work on this latest one, for example the facial recognition.. This doesn't work on the first beta release. Really not sure what is going on but both versions are flawed and not worth using in my personal opinion. It shouldn't be to long before a final release is available, seems like they are on the right track.
 
#29 ·
The problem is not with the delay but the lack of communication and assurance from Cube. No customers would prefer a quick but buggy release, but the least they can do is to address the public concerns. All we see is a 404 and that is really depressing. Just venting my disappointment...
 
#51 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have a couple of questions for those of you who have tried the official 1.05 preview edition ROM (and the mod db260179 did):
1) Is the resolution 1024x768, or is it 1024x720 like the leaked version?
2) In the leaked version, several apps (like facebook, foursquare and others) are called incompatible with the device, and thus can't be installed from the android market. Does this happen with the 1.05 preview edition as well?
3) For those of you who have tried both versions (the leaked one, and the official preview one): do you see any differences? Speed, or something else?

Any insight would be appreciated
 
#54 ·
The build.prop has to be modified in order for it to recognise the apps correctly.

Generally speaking Android 4.0 is still very new for manufacturers so a lot of software does not work. If you want a stable environment go back to 2.3.

The resolution change is by design of android 4.0 (noticeable in android market). There is a lot of funky things going on in the android 4.0 I like some but other things are starting to annoy me that is why I class it as still beta.
 
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