Requesting Firmware Dumps from Coby Generation 3 Devices

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ALL -- YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR FLASH PLAYER IMEDIATELY (SECURITY PROBLEM)
Yesterday, Adobe issued a security warning & fix for flash players including the flash player for Android ICS (11.1.115.7)
Adobe issued Flash Player version 11.1.115.8. to fix the security problem.
If you don't have market yet, the new version (11.1.115.8) is available at apktops.com. .. 1.1.115.8 ICS Flash Apk
 
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Installed .8 Flash like above. seems to be working

was hoping to use watchespn but i guess that flash wasn't an issue
 
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I cant get the google play fix to work

when I look for google play in the setting and apps
its not listed

the 4 files I copied have read and write enabled for all users but not executable
 
@Paul
The system dumps have already been supplied for the MID9742 and MID7042. Both were rooted this weekend. (Thanks to @Steev)
Most of the flashing instructions can be found at the beginning of page one of this thread.

Also, see @Patriotswrath detailed instructions on page 12 of this thread.

Good Luck
 
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got also the device unknown message (LiveSuit) when I plug my 9742. Reinstalled USB LiveSuit driver, changed USB cables, tryied on different PC (2 x Win7-32, 1 XP). Nothing changes...Any idea ?
 
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cyrius said:
got also the device unknown message (LiveSuit) when I plug my 9742. Reinstalled USB LiveSuit driver, changed USB cables, tryied on different PC (2 x Win7-32, 1 XP). Nothing changes...Any idea ?
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Cyrius - Does your MID9742 still power on? , Go into recovery mode?

--- If your MID9742 does not power on, dont freak-out yet. Just Respond.
 
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@patriotswrath: I use the steev's one (post [ROM] Factory firmware images for Coby Generation 3 devices)

@RedDeer:
my tablet status
- power on (unplugged): starts with Coby logo then stucks on android splash screen.
- power on + vol- + back buttons (unplugged): starts in recovery mode, recovery menu OK (after /!\ red warning)
- LiveSuit + USB cable+ holding key- + power button : first time, double USB driver setup , unknown device message from LiveSuit. Then, always unknown device warning (same status in windows device manager)

EDIT : it works !!! managed to flash the custom 9742 firmware (from WIN7-32).
Once all drivers installed (*) and LiveSuit running, if nothing happens, press the hw reset button in order to get the start flashing message (otherwise Livesuit freezes and waits for some event).
Before, your PC must be cleaned : I use usbdeview and DriveCleanup to check and clear all usb stuff (+ PC reboot)
(*) Without LiveSuit, install the driver : hold vol+ button and plug the tablet. Once installed (no warning), unplug it.
Thanks to everyone who participate to this thread. I feel a little bit less alone on this side of Atlantic Ocean...
 
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---- THE WAY TO MUCH DETAILED VERSION ----

NOTE: YOU NEED NO (Zero) COMPUTER SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE TO COMPLETE THIS PROCESS (DON'T BE AFAID)
WHAT YOU WILL DO: Download ROM File, Download LiveSuite program, Hold 2 buttons and Plug in the USB Cord. Thats all

--- @Steev posted the custom ROM for MID9742 with Google Play Store pre-installed
[ROM] Custom ROM for Coby Kyros 9742 - rooted, deodexed, Google Play

--- @Steev posted the custom ROM for MID7042 with Google Play Store pre instaled
[ROM] Custom ROM for Coby Kyros 7042 - Rooted, Deodexed, Google Play


HOW TO USE THE LIVESUIT PROGRAM TO INSTALL (FLASH) THE CUSTOM ROM FROM YOUR PC TO YOUR TABLET

Use your PC to Download the ROM you plan to install. Unzip the file containing the ROM. A new Folder Appears. (ROM inside)

Click here to: Download LiveSuite v1.07 (Save Yourself Many Hedaches, Download this version) Thanks Patriotswrath
Unzip the LiveSuit folder --- Open Folder LiveSuitPack_v1.07 Folder --- Find and Click the file ( LiveSuitPack_v1.07.exe )

In the same folder:
*** Find the USB Driver Installers: drvinstaller_X86.exe OR drvinstaller_X64.exe OR drvinstaller_IA64.exe ( Try to Install All) Only one will likely install.

Restart your computer PC

Go to the LiveSuit Folder. Start LiveSuit (click on LiveSuit.exe file) A Window Pops-up ---
NOTE: If the little PopUp window disappears - click on the spinning Icon In System Tray Below (PopUp window re-appears)
--- A smaller window appers that reads "Welcome To Live Suit". Click "NO" to close the window. ---

Click the Square cube [ ] icon on the left side of LiveSuit window - Select the location of the New ROM ( .img) you downloaded earlier.

UPDATE: Power Down Your Tablet (Your tablet must be off during theLiveSuit process. )

During the LiveSuit process, you are listening to make sure your computer PC has Detected your tablet (a Little BUMP sound)
So turn the volume UP on your computer PC to make sure you hear the little BUMP sound.

NOTE:--- If tablet starts during the next step it won't work. You messed up. Just LongHold Power Button to Shut Down (Power Off) you Tablet

With Power off on Tablet: PressHold Volume+ Button ----- Plug USB into Tablet (Still holding Volume + button--- Tap Power Button a few times 5 to 10
(EXAMPLE: If you are Right handed: Hold Volume+ with Right Hand --- Plug USB in with Left Hand --- Tap the Power button 5 -10 times with Left Hand)

When you hear a little Bump sound on you PC --- Release both Buttons Immediately!

The little BUMP sound means SUCCESS!!! --- The Flashing process will start.

A PopUp Window Appears -- Choose Format "YES" Are you sure: "YES" Format

The flashing process starts. Takes about 3 minutes to complete ... Leave the USB plugged in

Your Tablet will Restart (Leave USB plugged In. ---- Takes 5 -10 minutes to complete --- DeskTop appears on your Tablet --- (FINISHED !!!)

Unplug USB

Enter Gmail info. Log-in Enjoy -- Thanks Steev.



SITE ETIQUETTE: If Someone Provides Assistance To You --- Hit The Little "Thank You" Button At The Bottom Of The Post


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NOTE: @Jscuda70 was havinging problems with LiveSuit until he

"Ok got it fixed, I had to uninstall and reinstall all the drivers and reboot reboot pc thank you for your help."

[ROM] Custom ROM for Coby Kyros 9742 - rooted, deodexed, Google Play

[ROM] Custom ROM for Coby Kyros 7042 - Rooted, Deodexed, Google Play
 
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Sorry but I still have the unkown device issue. Why 2 device driver setting ? It s a little bit better (with LiveSuitPack_v1.07) since one device seems to be well set (VID & PID ids) but not operational (43 or 10 code error). The other one is "unknown device". Don't quite understand the way which allows the PC to flash firmware on tablet : specific handshake mechanism between tablet and pc ? What about the recovery mode : is it possible to flash from external sd card ? (in this case, I think the new firmware/image should be well signed)

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the 2nd device seems to be OK. The 1st one is KO : "device cannot start (code 10)"

EDIT : it works. see my previous message.
 
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First of all, I want to thank everyone who participated in this project and "THE WAY TOO MUCH DETAILED" post RedDeer did. The only difference with that is when flashing finished only appeared the battery symbol, but didn´t restart. I waited 5 minutes and when I turned it on was flashed. I have my 9742 rooted and working
 
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