06-17-2012, 01:17 PM | #61 |
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Okay, I just checked and adb doesn't give root in this release.
Does anyone have pointers on how to go about this? I can handle technical information and am willing to experiment. |
06-18-2012, 11:36 AM | #62 |
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Good news....for myself. Google Play updated last night Google Maps on my Vox, and it's a little speed demon now! Heehaw. I got a lovin' happening with my Vox now...and have put off my intention of buying a certain tablet with it being soon to be released. Truly, the Vox is doing everything now that I had wanted in a tablet in the first place, as well as a great, dedicated eReader and book culture. Most satisfied now, and look forward to even more tweaking from the Kobo Team. If they get rid of, or at least allow you to remove the book pushing onboard....it would be a ten out of ten owner experience for this lad to date. |
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06-19-2012, 10:00 PM | #63 |
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Updated recently, and it is truly a great update. Google apps do bring a lot to this device, and my Vox seems to run more smoothly since the update, or at least apps crash less often and the tablet doesn't seem to freeze anymore. It is still no speed demon, but it is much better.
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06-20-2012, 04:50 AM | #64 | |
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e.g. chown root:root system/bin/su chmod 6755 system/bin/su throw the Superuser.apk into system/app, and you should regain control over your Vox! |
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06-20-2012, 09:27 AM | #65 |
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Anyone here on the Beta group? I had a Beta update back in April, and I can't get this real update to be seen. Keeps saying I am up to date and no need to upgrade
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06-22-2012, 12:54 PM | #66 |
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my vox screen is telling me software upgrade and restarting, then black with icons still lite up. can this be fixed or do i have to ship it off to kobo?
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06-22-2012, 08:50 PM | #67 |
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VEry pleased so far
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06-22-2012, 09:30 PM | #68 | |
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If you haven't got the update yet, you MAY still be able to get it from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5799343/update.zip. One of the members of the beta group had a problem, and this is where Kobo told him to go. After downloading, put it in /mnt/sdcard or /mnt/extsd. Keith |
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06-23-2012, 09:07 AM | #69 |
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Note: If you are using 2 factor authentication you will need an application specific password for G Play on the Vox to setup your exiting google account
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08-19-2012, 12:05 AM | #70 | |
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08-19-2012, 12:17 AM | #71 |
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I see Google requires us to log in to use their Marketplace. I find this highly annoying. Well @#$% them. I now have an anonymous John Smith google account on my Vox.
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09-06-2012, 01:31 AM | #72 |
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Have they added netflix to the thing yet?
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09-06-2012, 04:06 AM | #73 |
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09-06-2012, 02:44 PM | #74 | |
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09-06-2012, 03:13 PM | #75 |
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