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[FAQ] - Ainol Novo 7 Aurora - Commonly Asked Questions

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The purpose of this thread is to start creating a one stop shop for questions that seem to be answered multiple times.
If you have any questions WITH their working solution, please let me know or post it in this thread and I will add it to the first post.
I am attempting to go through my entire history of posts, 900+, to dig out and post further questions/answers.

Thanks

Tasselhof

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I am new to Android... where do I get started?
[FAQ] - Android - General Introduction and How To Guide


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What are some suggested MUST HAVE or Default programs?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcl0LntyrXQ

**Just One Opinion on the Topic**

Video: Rockplayer
- To change the default directory: Click the Menu Button - Setting --> Root Folder
Audio: Astro Player Nova
- To change the default directory: Click the Menu Button - Options --> General --> Audio folder
File Explorer: ES File Explorer & Root Explorer
- To change the default directory: Click the Menu Button - Settings --> Home Directory
PDF: Adobe Reader
eBook: Aldiko
Web Browser: Dolphin Browser HD
Keyboard: Better Keyboard 7
Launcher: ADW.Launcher

Widgets:
- The Weather Channel
- AudioManager Console

Random:
- WiFi Analyzer
- System App
- Apps 2 SD
- Scanner Radio
- Tapatalk

Games:
- Heavy Gunner
- Slice It
- Angry Birds
- Gem Miner: Dig Deeper
- Tank Hero
- Tiki Towers

If you have a child:
- Toddler Lock

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How do I disable 3G and Phone services to save battery life?
2 ways,

#1

open adb, type pm list packages
the type pm enable packagename

Not sure if I actually disabled anything... but let me know if after you do the second options, it still doesn't work.

AND

#2

open adb shell
cd /system/app

Run these commands to get it back to "stock":
mv Mms.apk.old Mms.apk
mv TelephonyProvider.apk.old TelephonyProvider.apk
mv Phone.apk.old Phone.apk
mv Provision.apk.old Provision.apk

ALTERNATE OPTION
Use Root Explorer and look for all the apk's changed to old and just rename them by taking out the old bit.

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My Tablet won't turn on or only shows a blank back-lit screen.
1) Ttry reseating the MicroSD card (it could have gotten jostled or loose)
2) Check all of the connections to the board to make sure they are secure.
3) You may also try re-imaging the SD card.

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Skype fails to load and force closes
Option 1:
- Search for Skype Beta as it will allow you to log in and use IM chat
Option 2:
Thanks to Maindude for this:

**MUST HAVE ROOT ACCESS**


DISCLAIMER
I/We take no responsibility if you mess up your tablet.

Open: Root Explorer (or similar app file manager with root access)
Browse to: /system
Open/Edit file: build.prop
Find this line: ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1 (found towards the end of the file)
Change to: ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
Save & Exit the file
Reboot your tablet

Skype should now load properly and allow you to log in.
- Audio and Text chat work on the C8 - I have not tried the MID816 yet.
It still DOES NOT send nor receive video.

Now we just have to wait for an officially update/fix from Skype that will hopefully enable Video as well.

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I can't connect to my wireless network, the system just saying connecting and fails
You may have MAC Address filtering on and need to either add the device or turn it off.

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What are the partitions, sizes, and purpose?
It depends on the device but here is a general sample
System partition - 159mb
- is the system/OS files
Apps partition - 512mb
- Where programs are installed and stored
- you can use Apps to SD to move some of the programs over and make room.
Cache partition - 159mb
- temporary storage for programs and files that are running
Data partition - 2.86gb
- is the last one and is used for MP3, Movies, etc...
- should generally be the largest partition.

Please note... Modify the partition tables will cause your device to be formatted with each firmware update.
I don't believe that is the case if you only modify the FAT32 partition though.

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How, When and Where can I use ADB shell?
You need to open the command prompt (CMD) window first.
Then open/use ADB from there...

So let's say your ADB files are on a folder called Android on your Desktop.
Go to: Start --> Run
Type in: CMD
- Hit: Enter
- You should now have a black "box" open and be at a dos prompt
Type: cd Desktop\Android
- Hit: Enter
Type: adb
- Hit: Enter
- You should now see a list of commands that you can use after entering ADB

The most common one you will use is:
adb install (program name.apk)

You can also type in: adb shell
- this will give you access to a linux style prompt and commands.
 
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How do I add, remove, modify, and customize the home desktop screen?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7c8--_fU3I[/media]

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Market has stopped, hangs, won't, fails to download programs and updates.
Go to Settings --> Applications --> Manage Applications --> All
- Select Market
- Clear Data
- Select Google Services Framework
- Clear Cache (if it still fails - clear data)
Wait a couple hours and then try the market again.

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How do I enable the "Full" Market?
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8toB6h6nNM0

**REQUIRES ROOT ACCESS**

Edit the build.prop file
1) Open Root Explorer
2) Browse to System
3) Click and hold on build.prop (on bottom)
- Scroll down to Edit Text
4) Click on the Text to Allow Modification
- Find this line: ro.build.fingerprint= (located about half way down)
5) Change it to the following
- ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2/FRF91/43546:user/release-keys
- or -
- ro.build.fingerprint=generic/utv210/utv210/smdkv210:2.2/FRF91/eng.urbetter.20110301.142336:eng/test-keys
6) Save the File

Open Android Market and then Click on Home (launcher)

Go to Settings->Applications->Manage->Running
- Click Market
- Then Clear Cache (NOT CLEAR DATA!!!!)
- Then Force Stop
- Click Google Services Framework
- Click Clear Data
- Click Force Stop

Open Android Market (it will error this is GOOD!)

Shutdown and Restart the tablet
- Wait for Wireless to Kick In
- Wait for System to Finish Loading

Open Android Market
- If it opens without an error GREAT!
- If it opens with the same error... give it a couple minutes or multiple tries at opening (it will go through)

Thanks again Gushie!
 
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How do I manually install a .APK program file?
1) Install the USB Drivers for your tablet and get the tablet recognized (copy files to your desktop - Make a folder called: Android)
2) Copy the APK files you wish to install in to the "Android" folder contain which contains the ADB files
3) Remove the external SD card from your tablet
4) Open a Command Prompt -- Start --> Run --> CMD (enter/ok)
5) Type in: cd desktop\Android
6) Type in: adb install (file name)
- ex. Angry_Birds_1.4.2.apk
- ex. com.rovio.angrybirdseasons.v1.1.1.apk
7) Hit Enter
- Program will be pushed out/installed to your device

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How do I uninstall and remove a Program or App?


Click the Menu Button
Click on Settings
Click on Applications
Click on All
Click on the program you wish to remove
Click on Uninstall
Click on OK

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How do I remove a "Default" setting for a program use. IE: ADW.Launcher, Rockplayer, etc...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaIxyRQzDqg

Go to: Settings --> Applications --> Manage Applications
Find: **Application in Question**
Scroll down below Clear Data and Clear Cache.
- You will see a button to Clear Default --> Click It

In the case of ADW.Launcher
After you clear the default, when you press the Home button you will be prompted to pick a launcher.
You can then set the original "Launcher" as your default.
 
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How do I changed the DPI (dots per inch) on my tablet?


**MUST HAVE ROOT ACCESS**

Open Root Explorer
- Open System folder
- Press and hold the "build.prop" file until dialog pops up and scroll down to "Edit with Text Editor"
- Scroll down about halfway and change the dpi from 200 to 180 (going to 160 mucks up the notification bar)
- When finished, hit the menu button and select "Save and Exit"
Hold Power button to shutdown and restart or shut down via the dialog
Boot up the tablet, wait for everything to load up
Then hold Menu button until calibration shows up
- Calibrate normally
Reboot again
All set!

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How would I go about disabling the phone or services and programs?
I will never put a 3g card in this. I bet disabling those services could give me a couple hours extra battery life.
The easiest way is to have ROOT access.
Open Root Explorer App
Browse to /system/app

I renamed all of the following in a similar fashion... I added Old to the front to keep them together... and .old after apk to rename the file so the system couldn't use it. (ex. Bluetooth.apk = OldBluetooth.apk.old)
Bluetooth.apk
Network3gMonitor.apk
Phone.apk (will require an immediate hard shut down and reboot after being renamed)
Provision.apk
shortcut3g.apk
TelephonyProvider.apk
VpnServices.apk

Hope that helps!

Tasselhof
 
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My wireless turns off after XX minutes and won't stay on


Set WiFi sleep to NEVER
Browse to: Settings --> Wireless & Networks --> Wi-Fi Settings
Click the Menu Button: Advanced --> Wi-Fi sleep policy --> Never
 
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These videos were created with a Gingerbread device, but most of the topics are universal.
I will review though and remove any that can not be used with the ICS device.
The theory is still sound in them, just the location is a bit different in some aspects.

Tasselhof
 
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Not sure if this belongs here. I'm also semi-new to Android. Been using it on my work phone for awhile but try to keep it as standard as possible to not affect what the phone is really needed for.

Now with this Android tablet, I've been wondering how to stream media (videos and music) directly from SMB shares? On my iPad and Apple TV2's this is done in XBMC.

Thanks for your replies!

/Martin
 
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It is HDMI 1.4 - Sound is transmitted as well.

Tasselhof
 
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Hi all,

I'm finding all of these threads fantastic as I'm currently an iPhone/iPad user but have ordered a 16G Aurora from Merimobiles. I have absolutely no android experience, but I'm quickly learning.

So here's my question:

Between upgrading firmware, rooting the device, the auto installer and enabling Google market, I need advice on the correct order for doing these various things to the tablet.

Thanks for any help.

suzieQ
 
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Yes good question Suzie. There are a plethora of stickies in this forum now with all sorts scripts and things, some of them compatible or incompatible with different Android versions; various instructions on doing things, even in this FAQ thread, with "not sure if this actually works" after them. All quite confusing. It would be really great if one of the experts on this forum could distill all that information down into a set of verified procedures for what to run on your new Aurora after you open the box.
 
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It would be really great if one of the experts on this forum could distill all that information down into a set of verified procedures for what to run on your new Aurora after you open the box.
I agree, that would be an excellent idea.
I'd like to add an extra request.
As well as doing the "this is how to change things", Can you please do a "How to recover if it all goes terribly wrong", i.e. get it back to out-of-box state again.
 
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lol I was just searching for this myself. My understanding is.

Open Box
Use until battery completely dead just playing with devices (adding wifi code etc.)
Let battery fully charge, +6hrs (first cycle should be longer right?)
Update to 4.0.3 (not sure how)
Run the new 4.0.3 script (not sure how)
Overclock to 1152
Enjoy.
 
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The current problem is that the 4.0.3 version/firmware... is harder and different to root and script verses the original stock 4.0.1.
There are people still working out the kinks to get full root/market on 4.0.3 in an easy way.
I think currently the best option is a tech25 script.

I am currently still running 4.0.1.

Tasselhof
 
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Is it required to install Android Market?
No, it isn't.
You need root to basically edit system files which is usually needed to make some performance tweaks, editing host file etc.
 
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I'm expecting an aurora


so here are some noob chinese tablet questions if anyone can help please -

I have read less than good things about the power supplies for various chinese tablets - is the aurora one ok? if it is can anyone recommend a decent UK adapter for the plug?

alternatively if it's not so good
can anyone recommend an alternative or would I be better off sticking with using USB charging?
 
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ok,This may sound dumb, but just got my sons Aurora last night. He played with it. I took it this morning to load things, play, delete what I thought was not needed or not in English,and now there is NO AUDIO. He said there was last night. What did I do/delete/disable that may have caused this? Can I recover it or do I need to load something?

ok,This may sound dumb, but just got my sons Aurora last night. He played with it. I took it this morning to load things, play, delete what I thought was not needed or not in English,and now there is NO AUDIO. He said there was last night. What did I do/delete/disable that may have caused this? Can I recover it or do I need to load something?

May I please add, if I did not, that I have audio through headphones, but nothing without them.
 
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I have been doing a lot of reading and learning (or getting confused) and was wondering if I run Tasselhof root then do a ROM (suggested? Read android-kun) will that possibly fix my issue? I'm not ignorant but completely new to rooting/rom's. Is the root irreverseable? I ask beause I got a 1 yr replacement warranty, I just don't want to have to ship it off and wait for return.

Thank you for all your help.
 
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Hi all, and so I bought my aurora 2 weeks ago for cheap. Was planning to use it to replace my ipod touch which had died, for videos and drawing otg via sketchbook pro. The video part is impressive and I'm happy with the juice I can get out of it.

The issue I'm facing is when I'm using a stylus in sketchbook pro or any other drawing app, the lines breaks, and most of the time, the stylus goes undetected. I'm not a techie person but I changed the touch.size.scale from the stock feiyu 10 to 1 and there's no improvement.

I'm running on the latest feiyu rom currently, am I missing something or is this a hardware limitation? Thanks in advance!
 
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