Doing Full Backup of T68?

DoctorWkt · 04-19-2015, 03:16 AM

Hi all. I've just purchased a T68 Lynx from Onyx-BOOX.com. While I wait for delivery to Australia, I've been reading this forum and gathering lots of good information, thanks. I have a few questions which don't seem to be covered (yet!).

Is there a way to make a full backup of the T68, so that I can recover it as it was at the time? I know I can do a factory reset, and flash new firmware, but I'd like to be able to take snapshots of the system.

Edit: How can I move apps out to the external SD card? I'm happy to root the device.

I'm getting the Lynx version, but the forum articles suggest that Booxtor's version of the firmware is better. I saw the link to change the firmware from Lynx to Booxtor's UHDML firmware. The date of the Zip file is 2014. Is there a way to use the same technique to install a later version of Booxtor's firmware? Edit: post #7 in that thread seems to have the answer :-)

My main uses for the T68 will be as an e-book reader, as a bushwalking maps device with OruxMaps, and possibly as a remote ssh terminal client. Has anybody run OruxMaps on the T68 using an external GPS unit?

Has anybody used a Bluetooth keyboard with the T68? I saw forum posts about apps to put the display into landscape mode, and to hide the soft keyboard, so I'll try them out once I get the device.

Thanks in advance for all your advice and help.

vincetherookie · 04-19-2015, 05:20 AM

Hi DoctorWkt,

I have the Lynx version. I use it for a motorcycle navigation hobby project.
Let me first say that I'm not really an Android expert.

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Edit: How can I move apps out to the external SD card? I'm happy to root the device.

I installed the Nova launcher. Then you can use the "move to SD card" in the normal Android app settings.
All was done without the need to root. However, for other reasons I decided to root my T68 a couple of days ago. After some trial and error I succeeded by using an old version of Towelroot (v1). Can still be found in some dark corners of the internet.

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My main uses for the T68 will be as an e-book reader, as a bushwalking maps device with OruxMaps, and possibly as a remote ssh terminal client. Has anybody run OruxMaps on the T68 using an external GPS unit?

Yes I did. Worked fine here in combination with a cheap but rock-solid Nokia LD-3W external Bluetooth GPS receiver. I had to install "Bluetooth GPS Provider" and set "Allow mock locations" in the Androids Developer options. At the moment I stick to Osmand as I find it more convenient for my purposes.

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Has anybody used a Bluetooth keyboard with the T68?

Works fine with my old Motorola Bluetooth keyboard. Mouse also no problem.

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I saw forum posts about apps to put the display into landscape mode, and to hide the soft keyboard, so I'll try them out once I get the device.

Installing "Set Orientation" did the job. Works like a charm. After booting everything is nicely in landscape

Now I only need to find a way to change the lockscreen picture (which was designed for portrait).

Cheers, Vince

DoctorWkt · 04-19-2015, 06:01 AM

Thanks for the positive replies Vince!

HarryT · 04-19-2015, 06:09 AM

Just to note that there's no need for any additional software or rooting to move apps to the SD card - it's a standard facility of the device.

04-19-2015, 03:16 AM	#1
DoctorWkt Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 21028 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: T68 Lynx, T68+	Doing Full Backup of T68? Hi all. I've just purchased a T68 Lynx from Onyx-BOOX.com. While I wait for delivery to Australia, I've been reading this forum and gathering lots of good information, thanks. I have a few questions which don't seem to be covered (yet!). Is there a way to make a full backup of the T68, so that I can recover it as it was at the time? I know I can do a factory reset, and flash new firmware, but I'd like to be able to take snapshots of the system. Edit: How can I move apps out to the external SD card? I'm happy to root the device. I'm getting the Lynx version, but the forum articles suggest that Booxtor's version of the firmware is better. I saw the link to change the firmware from Lynx to Booxtor's UHDML firmware. The date of the Zip file is 2014. Is there a way to use the same technique to install a later version of Booxtor's firmware? Edit: post #7 in that thread seems to have the answer :-) My main uses for the T68 will be as an e-book reader, as a bushwalking maps device with OruxMaps, and possibly as a remote ssh terminal client. Has anybody run OruxMaps on the T68 using an external GPS unit? Has anybody used a Bluetooth keyboard with the T68? I saw forum posts about apps to put the display into landscape mode, and to hide the soft keyboard, so I'll try them out once I get the device. Thanks in advance for all your advice and help. Last edited by DoctorWkt; 04-19-2015 at 03:58 AM. Reason: missed a question, found an answer

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04-19-2015, 06:01 AM	#3
DoctorWkt Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 21028 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: T68 Lynx, T68+	Thanks for the positive replies Vince!

04-19-2015, 06:09 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Just to note that there's no need for any additional software or rooting to move apps to the SD card - it's a standard facility of the device.

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