Ployer Momo11 BIRD verison

[figo_rulz11]

This is all new to me so I'm no specialist but I followed the step-by-step instructions that are with the LiveSuit software that you need to flash update (downloadable from en.ployer.cn). It says:-

"at this time:
i. Make sure your Tablet PC (MID) is turned OFF, and with at least 1/4 battery power.
ii. Hold pressing volume + button don’t loosen it, and then connect the device to your computer by USB cable. Don’t loosen volume +.
iii. Still hold pressing volume +, and press power button for ten times (short press power)"

I got a mini screwdriver set from Poundland (for £1 funnily enough ) I had a plastic tool from a mobile repair kit I had previously got from ebay, but I'm sure you could improvise (a plastic picnic knife perhaps?)

i tried that step, but when my tablet is OFF (95% power) i press the volume + button keeping it held then i plug my usb cable into my laptop and then into the tablet but nothing happens (pc doesnt recognise it) i carry on pressing power button ten times and nothing comes up. only when i turn the tablet on itself then only my pc recognises it.


Just went to turn my tablet back on and now its stuck at the 3D logo bit, omg! RedTabletPC...REPLY BACK to me!!! argh.

EDIT: It has come up with a black screen and BLUE writing saying Android system Recovery 3e????
i have no idea how to do all this stuff, can REDTABLET please get in contact. the volume buttons dont allow me to choose the different options provided with recovery 3e.

 

[Mergic]

Humm, sounds awkward, I hope you manage to get it sorted - 'system Recovery' sounds promising, I'm sure some of the technical whizzes on here will be able to help you get it sorted. Makes me nervous to try anything else though to be honest

 

[Mergic]

I hope you've had some luck getting your tablet working again. I decided the bite the bullet and I have just installed the Bird-Neutral-0522 firmware update and first impressions are good. Software is working smoothly (I was getting quite a lag web browsing before) and I'm really impressed. All Chinese Apps and writing have gone, this boots up into an English setup. I've re-installed a load of apps (including Angry Birds named in Chinese just because it's cool and doesn't make any difference to the game) and everything seems to run as good or better than before. iPlayer app seemed to not like my setup before but is working fine now. The setup has replaced MOMO11 for the 'Model number' in my settings and now says '3C97', but I guess if that's what Ployer find works best then that's fine.

Funnily enough I struggled to get my laptop to recognise the tablet and start the update this time. After a few tries (fortunately with no adverse affect on the tablet) and having installed LiveSuit 1.07 that I downloaded from HERE. I also found that it only seemed to recognise it after I had released the + volume button having pressed the power button 10 times (I thought it hadn't worked and was giving up. Perhaps you might find this useful to get your tablet re-flashed?

 

[figo_rulz11]

No thanks to RedTabletPC

I managed to get it to boot up again. its on the 2012317 4.03 android software ( original ). i tried downloading livesuite again and the latest software but still nothing is happening when i press the volume + and then power button 10 times . am i doing this wrong?

 

[figo_rulz11]

ok guys i managed to get it to load, FINALLY!! I'm so happy to get it fully working again! All the Chinese rubbish is gone now and loads a little differently. build number finally showing 2012055.

web browsing seems to be a lot more smoother! which is a huge improvement from the last firmware update, although still could be faster for loading.

So relieved now. Thanks to Mergic and Krissboo for helping me, you guys rock!

 

[spuddy01]

I've just done my 1st firmware update on this tablet to Bird-Neutral-0522 firmware so far so good,just a quick question is it advisable to do a backup before updating and if so what software to use? I didnt do one so now have to reinstall all my apps which I dont mind but dont want to be doing this every time I update

 

[krissboo]

I've just done my 1st firmware update on this tablet to Bird-Neutral-0522 firmware so far so good,just a quick question is it advisable to do a backup before updating and if so what software to use? I didnt do one so now have to reinstall all my apps which I dont mind but dont want to be doing this every time I update

I'm still on my original firmware but am about to update to the latest one as reports are coming in that it is a lot better than the March firmware mine shipped with. As far as I know when you use livesuit(e) you choose the non-format option and i think that keeps the apps etc installed, and just updates the firmware.
I'll let you know after I do the upgrade if this is the case, or hopefully someone else can confirm this.
How you finding the tablet after the upgrade??

 

[krissboo]

ok guys i managed to get it to load, FINALLY!! I'm so happy to get it fully working again! All the Chinese rubbish is gone now and loads a little differently. build number finally showing 2012055.

web browsing seems to be a lot more smoother! which is a huge improvement from the last firmware update, although still could be faster for loading.

So relieved now. Thanks to Mergic and Krissboo for helping me, you guys rock!

Lol, just been back to this thread as have been busy last few days and haven't had a chance to check the forums out. Thanks for the kind words Figo....glad I could be of some help to you. I'm about to update my firmware cause it sounds like it's far better than the original firmware mine came with.
I take it you're not sending your tablet back now then?

 

[Mergic]

I've just done my 1st firmware update on this tablet to Bird-Neutral-0522 firmware so far so good,just a quick question is it advisable to do a backup before updating and if so what software to use? I didnt do one so now have to reinstall all my apps which I dont mind but dont want to be doing this every time I update

I've heard that the best backup app is Titanium Backup. I've installed it and it seems to work well but I haven't actually needed to update/use it since I installed it. It needs a system to have been rooted but this latest firmware is rooted already. For those without a root setup I believe the best app is Backup & Restore.

 

[krissboo]

I've heard that the best backup app is Titanium Backup. I've installed it and it seems to work well but I haven't actually needed to update/use it since I installed it. It needs a system to have been rooted but this latest firmware is rooted already. For those without a root setup I believe the best app is Backup & Restore.

Yeah, Titanium Backup is probably the best backup software you can spend your "hard earned" on. It's pretty full on to learn but you can do so much with it. There's a decent guide here Titanium Backup User's Guide | Titanium Track or here AddictiveTips » Blog ArchiveHow To Use Titanium Backup For Android [Complete Guide] (this one has lots of pretty pictures lol)

Mergic, did you update your firmware without losing your apps etc? If so did you use the non-format option in Livesuit?

 

[spuddy01]

Thanks for the info Krissboo & Mergic. To be honest i was just following the pdf guide that came with livesuite from the ployer site going through the motions before i intended to update the firmware but somehow it started updating itself.Thankfully it worked out alright in the end Next time ill do a backup 1st & try the non format option also! But the new firmware seems to be running alot smoother than the previous version so it's worth learning the hard way

 

[Mergic]

Mergic, did you update your firmware without losing your apps etc? If so did you use the non-format option in Livesuit?

If I remember correctly, I used the non-format option but when I tried to boot the tablet is came up with a message saying it needed to format it for the update to take affect. So, I think there's no way of updating without loosing all changes; make sure you backup!

 

[krissboo]

If I remember correctly, I used the non-format option but when I tried to boot the tablet is came up with a message saying it needed to format it for the update to take affect. So, I think there's no way of updating without loosing all changes; make sure you backup!

Cheers Mergic, I had the same thing when I flashed the tab earlier, something about encryption and formatting so sounds like the same error that you had. I did run the 'eyeoncomputers' script after the flash ( http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/ivi...60tpc-k-ployer-momo9-official-thread-883.html link is near the bottom of the 1st post if you don't know what that one does)
Tablet is running better though, plus it seems to be picking up wifi a lot better than before. I can actually use the internet without having to sit right next to the router now!! How you finding your wifi?
Just trying to restore it all now but it's very boring cause Titanium backup is very slow

Liking the new boot up as well...far better than that Ployer one.

 

[Mergic]

I hadn't heard of that hack, do you think it's made a real difference? Did you just run number 6, and is it run on the tablet or from a laptop. I have considered running a similar script by Tasselhoff but I've not felt the need so not risked it. Did it runs without any problems?

Wifi's great now I've moved the antenna in the tablet, but I'm not convinced the firmware has done anything to improve things.

I find the green startup screen and bit OTT but the shiny android logo animation is great.

All in all this little beauty functions very well against the iPad2. I was amused tonight when my girlfriend said she couldn't bring up street view on her ipad so I offered to look and my Momo :good:

 

[krissboo]

Yeah I just ran number 6 (the super script). Plug your tab in to the pc/laptop and run the script from there. To be honest I'm not sure if it's made too much difference overall but it does install a few useful apps like superuser, ES file explorer and the Allwinner mod, and also unlocks Play Store apps, updates Google Apps, and supposedly removes phone services. So it must do something lol.

My tablet is running a lot better now though. Start up is a hell of a lot quicker. I find the wifi range is a lot better after the firmware, and I haven't done the antenna move yet. I was actually sitting outside last night browsing with 4 bars, so could just be lucky I guess. As it goes wifi has just dropped down to 2 bars, but I can still browse etc.

Oh and Maps works now where it used to crash the tablet before. Did have probs with street view, but solved that by downloading the APK and just installing that.
I had to lol at the iPad2 street view thing. Always nice when Android is better than expensive Apple stuff lol. Did you see Apple have stopped Samsung from selling the Galaxy Tab in the US again? They are Like kids in a playground fighting over who's got the better car or who's mum is fitter