Just Bought the CRAIG Android 7" Tablet from CVS

[BlackEagle_NYC]

I got it ! so happy. Thanks for tip bhartman36. Now i want to update to latest version of system for this tablet. Just guess... is it Froyo ??? can you give me some info step by step.
Thank you a lot

[bhartman36]

Originally Posted by BlackEagle_NYC

Yes, i need instructions for that please.

1) Download this firmware.

2) Download this software.

3) Unzip RKUtils.zip

4) Uncompress CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3.7z. (The Windows version of 7zip can be downloaded here.)

5) Rename CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3..img to update.img

5) Press Home + Power and at the same time, connect your tablet to your computer via USB. That should put it in recovery mode.

6) Run RKAndroidBatchUpgrade in the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade directory in RKUtils, and for "Image", put in the update.img file.

7) Press "Upgrade".

8) When it's done, and it boots back up, you need to go to aCCleaner and remove all the cache files and data files for all programs (just to be safe) so that the Android Market will work.

9) Without doing anything else first, reboot the device.

You should be all set with a freshly re-flashed tablet.

[BlackEagle_NYC]

Originally Posted by bhartman36

1) Download this firmware.

2) Download this software.

3) Unzip RKUtils.zip

4) Uncompress CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3.7z. (The Windows version of 7zip can be downloaded here.)

5) Rename CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3..img to update.img

5) Press Home + Power and at the same time, connect your tablet to your computer via USB. That should put it in recovery mode.

6) Run RKAndroidBatchUpgrade in the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade directory in RKUtils, and for "Image", put in the update.img file.

7) Press "Upgrade".

8) When it's done, and it boots back up, you need to go to aCCleaner and remove all the cache files and data files for all programs (just to be safe) so that the Android Market will work.

9) Without doing anything else first, reboot the device.

You should be all set with a freshly re-flashed tablet.

got it successfully updated ! thanks bhartman36! is this latest update? what is Froyo ?
next step i like to install some stuff after that can i make my own back up to use for next time if have faced with this kind problem or need to refresh again?
i was using Winamp and a nice folder explorer.

[irep146jesus]

Okay, now that the 2.2 version has been put out on craig website, does that mean it would be like their original version? not being able to access android market??

[bhartman36]

Originally Posted by irep146jesus

Okay, now that the 2.2 version has been put out on craig website, does that mean it would be like their original version? not being able to access android market??

I haven't tried it, but my understanding is that Google wants tablets to run on Honeycomb, so they don't (without hacking) allow access to the Market on non-Honeycomb tablets. So no, I doubt that the Craig update would have the Market on it.

[tschill]

Originally Posted by bhartman36

I haven't tried it, but my understanding is that Google wants tablets to run on Honeycomb, so they don't (without hacking) allow access to the Market on non-Honeycomb tablets. So no, I doubt that the Craig update would have the Market on it.

I have a naive question. Would I gain anything by updating to Craig's 2.2 and the rooting again with 4.2? Would that bring me back to where I am now. I am please with the 4.2 and the apps I have running on it.

Tom

[bhartman36]

Originally Posted by tschill

I have a naive question. Would I gain anything by updating to Craig's 2.2 and the rooting again with 4.2? Would that bring me back to where I am now. I am please with the 4.2 and the apps I have running on it.

Tom

Putting the Craig 2.2 update on the tablet would wipe out 4.2. If you're happy with 4.2, you should stick with it. Unless the new update from Craig is running the Market, there's nothing to be gained by putting it on.

[mechanics200]

One additional question about the 2.2 firmware. Other than having flash what other benefits will updating to 2.2 have to the user?

[cellosweetie89]

Originally Posted by bhartman36

1) Download this firmware.

2) Download this software.

3) Unzip RKUtils.zip

4) Uncompress CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3.7z. (The Windows version of 7zip can be downloaded here.)

5) Rename CMP-738a-update-2011-03-15-rls4.3..img to update.img

5) Press Home + Power and at the same time, connect your tablet to your computer via USB. That should put it in recovery mode.

6) Run RKAndroidBatchUpgrade in the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade directory in RKUtils, and for "Image", put in the update.img file.

7) Press "Upgrade".

8) When it's done, and it boots back up, you need to go to aCCleaner and remove all the cache files and data files for all programs (just to be safe) so that the Android Market will work.

9) Without doing anything else first, reboot the device.

You should be all set with a freshly re-flashed tablet.

i did everything until i got to the batch upgrade...when i go to upgrade the image file, it tells me "No device existed, stop upgrade!" what should i do about that??

and how can i uncompress the image file, because maybe i didnt do that step right either -___-

[irep146jesus]

Originally Posted by bhartman36

I haven't tried it, but my understanding is that Google wants tablets to run on Honeycomb, so they don't (without hacking) allow access to the Market on non-Honeycomb tablets. So no, I doubt that the Craig update would have the Market on it.

Ok this completely sucks. you were right. I tried it because I was so excited. Its sooo slow, no market, internet browser is having some technical difficulties. I really want 2.2... guess i will have to be patient for a stable rooted version.

[irep146jesus]

Oh not to mention it didnt include the phone dialer. i actually make calls on this tablet! Lol. so i found myself just going back to 4.3 which is way cooler

[bhartman36]

Originally Posted by cellosweetie89

i did everything until i got to the batch upgrade...when i go to upgrade the image file, it tells me "No device existed, stop upgrade!" what should i do about that??

and how can i uncompress the image file, because maybe i didnt do that step right either -___-

You need to find the 7zip program for your platform. Are you using Windows? When you run the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade software, you have to make sure your device is in recovery mode. Make sure you're pressing Power + Home when you plug it in. (Also, try doing it with the power switch off. That might make a difference.)

[cellosweetie89]

I have the 7zip program for windows...i extract the image file from the folder...my problem is, after watching a video on how to root it, that when i plug in the tablet, holding down power and home, the upgrader doesn't recognize my tablet...the 1box doesn't turn green at all...how can i fix that?

[cellosweetie89]

Originally Posted by bhartman36

You need to find the 7zip program for your platform. Are you using Windows? When you run the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade software, you have to make sure your device is in recovery mode. Make sure you're pressing Power + Home when you plug it in. (Also, try doing it with the power switch off. That might make a difference.)

I have 7zip for windows...i extract the image file from the folder...my problem is, now that i saw a video on how to root it, that when i plug in my tablet, holding down power and home, the upgrader doesn't recognize my tablet...the 1box doesn't turn green...how can i fix that??

[cellosweetie89]

oh and i installed the drivers successfully as well, in case u were wondering...my computer recognizes the device, but the upgradr does not, even after holding down the buttons for over 5 mins...