We are confirming the issues with Android Market failing to download applications after a few uses, we are trying to correct it and provide a fixed firmware, please check this page again soon.
We are proud to bring you Kasty, a custom firmware for the Archos 70b/c eReader. This update adds Android Market and root access to your device.
This firmware is available for download here: kasty-arc7eb-21-02.zip
This firmware is specific to the Archos 70b (Archos 70c in the USA) eReader and should not be installed on other devices.
WE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE.
THIS FIRMWARE UPDATE IS USED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Firmware update procedure:
You can also refer to our flashing procedure page for more details.
The first boot after flashing your new firmware may take some time, please be patient.
There may be some apps missing in the Market, we are working on it.
Changelog:
0.2 (2011/06/08) Fixed some Android Market crashes
0.1 (2011/06/07) Initial release
This is firmware is a work in progress, please report any problem in the comments section of this article.
My 2 cents after finding this firmware on http://arctablet.com/assets/firmware/Archos70b-eReader/kasty-arc7eb-21-02.zip
Downloaded the zip, extracted the image to the 70b, rebooted, paperclipped the reset
switch and got a clean tablet with google play but no root. Good enough to transform
it in to a somewhat usable antique 🙂
Can someone please direct me to the Archos 70b A7EB firmware version 1.0.1?
It used to be on Archos support site: http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/updates_fwm.html?country=gb&lang=en
but the eReader section does not list the Archos 70b eReader anymore ;(
Best thing is probably to request it to their custom support: http://www.archos.com/support/support_tech/contact_support.html?country=gb&lang=en
Nehmt endlich dieses schwachsinnige Video von YouTube und löscht diese Anleitung.
THXS very much Kasty for the worst advice I ever got. My ereader has become disfunctional I flashed your firmware version. I can’t even start up anymore. Will your reemburse me for the lost device?
Why are you complaining that way, did you read and follow the procedure ? Don’t worry about your device, it’s probably not bricked and can be fixed.
You can use Rockchip flasher to restore the default firmware
http://update.archos.com/ereader/a70bereader/update.img
Sorry, but I did all this yesterday and it doesn’t work. My device is listed in the hardware manager as ‘Archos A7EB’ with a question mark, and none of the drivers was accepted. Nice birthday present…
Ok, I have been trying to do this (using the rockchip method) for about an hour now. I feel like a moron, but I am stuck on getting the 70b ereader to enter the hard reset mode (I am looking for an illuminated, but blank screen). I have tried:
holding both arrow keys and using a pin in the reset hole for just a second, and for several seconds
holding both arrow keys and the power button while inserting a pin in the reset hole (for both a second and several seconds)
Holding just the right key, power button and the pin (again, for a second and for several second)
Each and every time the device turns on normally- I get the archos logo and it loads the software.
Can someone enlighten me, please? I’m really not stupid, but this thing sure is making me feel that way…..
Thanks in advance
i read everything, but i dont understand if with my 70b ereader i can donwload and install the software above.
Now my Archos is:
model N. :A7EB
firmware version: 1.0.4
kernel: 2.6.25 wxnlu@mld #15
build Number: V0.18.ECLAIR.eng.root.20110624.142810
can u help me saying if i can or i cant install this upgrade…otherwise there is a (secure) upgrade that i can do on this ereader ? txs in advance 🙂
I have installed and flashed the kasty image. The flashing went succesfull.
But after restarting it hangs.
I have read and understood the procedure about unbricking.
I did the following.
Turn off device (the only way this could be achieved is by pressing the reset button).
Push right arrow and power button while putting a pin in the reset hole.
Windows spots a new device which it recognizes as ArchosA7EB.
I pointed windows to the spot where I have unpacked the drivers (tried them all) but it keeps saying that the device cannot be installed.
I’m stuck here. What to do?
I have also tried the following method.
Press both arrows (left and right) and reset.
Press both arrows and power button while resetting (not so easy).
nothing works
Your previous attempt when Pushing right arrow and power button while putting a pin in the reset hole is probably the right method. Can you try on a different computer, preferably on a Windows XP (32 bits) machine ?
I have tried it on a virtual Windows Xp but to no avail
Virtual machines are sometime causing problems when it comes to USB handling. It’s worth trying on a real Windows XP 32 bits machine.
I’ll try to find one. They are getting harder and harder to find.
An alle,
bitte lasst das! Installiert die firmware nicht auf eurem Archos 70b ereader! Und für alle bei denen es schon zu spät ist und die jetzt im Ladebildschirm festhängen habe ich hier den Link, um es eventuell wieder zu reparieren:
http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/438349/Tutorial-Alternative-Firmware-Root-fuer-Archos-70b-oder-bq-Voltaire
Bei mir hat es funktioniert, ich hoffe bei euch klappt es auch!
Vielen Dank. Du hast mir mein Tablett gerettet. Und dieses Scheißvideo sollte schleunigst von YouTube gelöscht werden.
salut !
je suis la procédure mais après avoir démonté l’usb, il me met » found a invalid firmxare image file ‘/flash/update.img’ would you like to delete it ?
quelqu’un aurait une idée ? le firmware proposé en téléchargement plus haut ( kasty-arc7eb-21-02.zip ) est il propre ?
merci d’avance
If anyone has the original firmware, could you please post a link to download or send me it and i will provide a link.
Just in case we need to send back for warranty.
Thanks.
Hi !!!
This is the original firmware for archos 70b ereader:
http://wiki.archosfans.com/index.php?title=Archos_70b_eReader
What firmware do you have??
Just what I wanted. Thank you. I have a bq Voltaire firmware on. The bq Voltaire is the same device as the 70b. But with different software.
Android 2.2.1 full market, full root.
Kernel 2.6.25 wxniu@mid #28
http://www.mediafire.com/?ml82u60o3celzyp
You’ve installed this firmware on the Archos already?
Can you tell me how do installing Voltaire’s firmware on the Archos?
Thanks
Download
rhttp://www.arctablet.com/assets/tools/Firmware/Rockchip_CPU_based/W9_0.18.20101201.214043.zip
Turn it off. Put it in reset mode by pressing both side buttons and pushing a pin in the reset hole. When it turns on, the screen will be on, but nothing on the screen. Plug it into your pc.
Install the Rockchip device driver on your pc. If it fails you will need to point your pc to the right driver which is W9_0.18.20101201.214043/driver/28Driver/28Driver/amd64/win7/rk28usb.inf
If you are on windows 7.
Start RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe which is in that download.
It should show the [1] zone colored in green
Make sure “image” checkbox is selected and select the firmware from
http://www.mediafire.com/?ml82u60o3celzyp
Click on upgrade, it should take a few minutes to flash your tablet; the green rectangle should turn orange while showing a percentage for the flashing progress.
When finished the tablet should restart with the newly installed firmware
When it turns on do a hard reset. Wipe all data.
When you get to the bq logo it can take a while to come back on.
Thank you, i did it and all right!!!
I think that i’ve made something wrong… It’ works very well but i cant’ download nothing of market, ever says « was unsuccessful »
Whats wrong??
I don´t know, I had no problems, everything right first time.
Hi !!!!
I’ve a firmware version 1.0.4
Kernel 2.6.25 wxniu@mid #15
build number V0.18.ECLAIR.eng.root.20110624.142810
All is different from what I see in the video, can I install it on my Archos 70b??
Thank you
Anybody can help me?
Hi everyboy
I made the firmware update but at the end when is suppose to restart automatically, Archos70b is frozen at Archos Entertainment your way page!To switch off I have to press Reset. My pc can not see the Archos anymore, looks like the driver doesn’t work.
Please help me!
What can I do?
Thanks!
Try to flash again the firmware or the stock firmware from the manufacturer with Rockchip flashing tool.
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/flashing-firmware-rockchip-cpu-based-devices-archos-ht-7-8-arnova-10/
Habe auch heute die firmware update durchführen wollen, und auch mein Archos 70b ereader ist eingefroren. Ich bin total verzweifelt, er ist nigelaneglneu und habe ihn gestern zum Geburtstag bekommen 🙁
Alle Tips helfen nichts, muss ich ihn jetzt wegwerfen?
Bitte helft mir 🙁
Danke im Voraus!
I can’t install the Rockchip device driver…All thze fildes are on my desktop, but when it comes to the upgrade the boot file can’t be found and so no upgrade is possibe. Where/what is the boot file???
Hi Maria,
I had the same problem but i tried the Rockchip device driver on another computer (a new laptop instead of my old PC) and then it worked.
So maybe if you just try another computer it will help.
Good luck.
Saskia
I have the same problem can anybody help the Archos 70 b ereader is frzoen
Help
An alle die wirklich das Problem haben wo das Archos am Ladebildschirm hängen bleibt.
Nicht den Reset Knopf drücken sonder die rechte Pfeil Taste.
Das hier hat geholfen. Meines geht wieder.Bitte ganz genau nach der Anleitung machen.
http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/438349/Tutorial-Alternative-Firmware-Root-fuer-Archos-70b-oder-bq-Voltaire
Treiber :
https://rapidshare.com/#!download|984dt|396307163|7267.rar|1594|R~98241C4116C59323BFB55702D7C751D3|0|0
Software für Archos 70b:
https://rapidshare.com/#!download|385dt|1948773271|9206.rar|123889|R~BEC993977BC6ACA16EBF9343A7F08151|0|0
I have opened a topic on our forum about the latest custom firmware update.
If anyone can help with the translation of the findings from the German communities.
Thank you.
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/archos-70-abc-ereader/latest-archos-70-bc-ereader-custom-firmware/
hey how are you i saw your post, i wanted to ask you if you could fix the problem…i have the same problem the archos stays on it wont turn off
Ein dank an dibschi, er hat mir geholfen.
An alle die das Problem haben mit dem das das Archos stehen geblieben ist, und am Start Bidschirm hängen bleibt.
Das hier hat geholfen. Meines geht wieder.Bitte ganz genau nach der Anleitung machen.
http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/438349/Tutorial-Alternative-Firmware-Root-fuer-Archos-70b-oder-bq-Voltaire
Treiber : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|984dt|396307163|7267.rar|1594|R~98241C4116C59323BFB55702D7C751D3|0|0
Software für Archos 70b: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|385dt|1948773271|9206.rar|123889|R~BEC993977BC6ACA16EBF9343A7F08151|0|0
Owing to on dibschi, he helped me. To all those the problem have that with that the Archos to stand remained, and on the start Bidschirm to hang remains. That helped here. Mine goes again. Make completely exact please after the guidance. http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/438349/Tutorial-Alternative-Firmware-Root-fuer-Archos-70b-oder-bq-Voltaire Driver: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|984dt|396307163|7267.rar|1594|R~98241C4116C59323BFB55702D7C751D3|0|0 Software for Archos 70b: https://rapidshare.com/#!download|385dt|1948773271|9206.rar|123889|R~BEC993977BC6ACA16EBF9343A7F08151|0|0
Hallo bitte dringend um Hilfe….
Ich befolgte gerade die Anweisungen wie oben im Video beschrieben ging alles super bis nach dem Neustart, und jetzt hängt es am Archos Firmenzeichen.
Was soll es tun ?
Der Archos 70b wird am PC auch nicht mehr erkannt ?
Bin am Verzweifeln.
Bitte bitte helft mir.
Ich habe mit einem Übersetzer Programm geschrieben, da mein Englisch nicht gut ist.
Das ist ja komisch. Ich habe genau das selbe Problem. Habe auch gerade das Update gemacht und der archos bleibt beim Bootlogo stehen????
so nun habe ich das Problem gefunden und eine neue Firmware drauf gespielt.
1. mit dem PC verbinden.
Anleitung: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=7352aeb40d28738e7bcda96321142851&p=14422370&postcount=4
wichtig ist. USB an PC anschließen. Archos an ( Reset Knopf Rückseite ) und rechte Pfeiltaste drücken.
2. Treiber installieren. Kein Massenspeicher Treiber!!
Hallo Silvio, er hat zwar jetzt endlich den Treiber installiert aber ich habe jetzt 2 Buchstaben aud der Festplatte c das sind die e und die f, wenn ich da rauf klicke sagt er legen sie einen daten träger ein, oh man bitte bitte hilf mir, habe den Archos 70 b erst seid einer Woche von meinen Mann geschenkt bekommen.
Und wenn es hin hauen sollte was muß ich dann für ne Software drauf machen.
Ich dank dir schon mal
Sylvio bitte hilf mir, kannst mir auch gerne auf meine mail schreiben. schnapper1407@yahoo.de
ich brauche unbedingt deine hilfe mir ist das gleiche passiert bitte melde dich bei mir, ich zahl auch dafür das es wieder geht wenn es geht mfg
Peter.diwisch@yahoo.de
Leider gehöre ich auch zu den Geschädigten.
Gerät hängt beim Booten und alle Tipps helfen nicht wirklich weiter ;-(((
Sonst eine Idee?
Ich habe das gleiche Problem. Mein Archos startet nicht mehr und bleibt auf dem Ladebildschirm hängen. Wenn ich den Reset Knopf drücke und dann die rechte Pfeiltaste betätige, passiert einfach gar nichts.
Wäre klasse, wenn jemand hierfür eine Lösung parat hätte.
scullflex@web.de
Bin für alle Tips und Hinweise mehr als dankbar!!!!
Hello asks urgently for assistance…. I obeyed the straight instructions as above in the video descriptive went all super until the restart, and now it hangs on the Archos trade mark. What is to do it? The Archos 70b is also not recognized by the PC more? Are at despairing. Please please help me. I wrote with a translator program, since my English is not good.
hi, did you figured out how to do this? im dealing with identical issue…pc is not recognizing the ereader..the drivers provided for this are not ok.
I flashed my archos yesterday evening en was running smoothly.
This morning it is still running smoothly but it seems not to go on wi-fi.
It really takes forever. Any suggestions to get a faster fix ?
Thanx
Hello!
Question:
When I install this Firmware, can I change the device Language into German?? Or is the Language only english?
Thanks!!!
Next problem has occured,…
after some time the WLAN doesn´t work anymore eighter it is switched on?
After switching off and on again everything works as usuall…. any ideas?
PS: Due to the fact that Aldiko installation hasn´t worked for me,… I´ve switched to moon + reader
really need help!!!
Hi guys, hope someone can help me, im a total novice at this. I just followed the instructions as above… everythin went as instructed, untill after the reboot… Now my archos is stuck on the « entertainment your way » and im lost… please help
I have the same problem to…just followed the procedure and now it hangs on the Archos logo..
What to do know??
Any solution??
Go to this site :
http://www.archoslounge.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20639
and download the drivers, updatesoftware, and another .img for the RED links in the text.
then go here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=7352aeb40d28738e7bcda96321142851&p=14422370&postcount=4
Follow the instructions and where the guy says ‘lock the keys’ he meens hold them.
Worked for me, the image from this thread ffed up my reader. Luckely I was able to bring it bakc to life with this method
Hi there,
My Archos 70b is running on BQ Voltaire Android 2.2 firmware.
I´ve tried to install the Aldiko eBook Reader for several times but it fails! Does anybody know what could be the reason for this?
Thanks in advance!
Greetings Flo!
Same problem 🙁
Too bad, I really liked Aldiko…
Hey Jefi,
… just a brief question…since the KINDLE for Android APP does not really work with the original ARCHOS 70b software (first line of every book cannot be seen) does it eventually work with the BQ Voltaire software?– Did you eventually test this? That would be great.
Thanks, Stefan
…wow, kindle works perfect…what a great improvement … now all my kindle books without need to convert and so on…. ;o)
Yes, Amazon Kindle works with BQ Voltaire software. I’m using v.2.2.1 Froyo. You can try it by yourself. Finally, you can go back to the original rom.
jefi presents:
rooted Froyo (Android 2.2) for Voltaire (and Archos 70b):
http://www.mediafire.com/?3vndcu7wzd8wu1z
THIS FIRMWARE UPDATE IS USED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
jefi
thxs a lot jefi
How should I install it on my archos 70b? Is it tested? Thanks 😀
I’m running it on my Archos 70b. But be warned: After the update the Archos is a BQ Voltaire.
Hai jefi
Thanks for your great work, but i have a problem installing this one.
I put the update.img in the root of my divice ,restart en nothing happens he just start your previous firmware en is not seeing the update.img file.
What am i doing wrong here, i installed you’r previous firmware the same way and that workt like a charm.
greetz kenny
Sorry jefi i solved the problem,i forgot to disconnect the usb cable so he is updating now.
manny thank for this one
greetz kenny
thanks for this great update but is it possible to update the market, i only get the old market
thanks in advance
BQ took the old versions, because there were problems with the new one.
I’ve tried to change the market app, but it didn’t work. Maybe different framework, don’t know…
The market works for me. To scroll in the list you have to turn the reader 90°
The Kasty version works – well installs fine on my 70b. But now the android market can’t install anything. (It was fine on the first evening).
Reseting and try to install Jefi’s version – I get ‘invalid firmware’.
But it does work OK with Kasty.
I just want comixology or droid comic reader to work!! Although getting 2.2 on would be nice.
Hello Jefi,
..when I copy the rooted froyo file linked above to the root of my ARCHOS 70b i first need to rename it to update.img right?– When I pull than USB it says « unvalid image file »
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks, Stefan
You need to flash the update.img file with RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe, as it is made for another (compatible) device. Your Archos has a different tags and do not recognized the firmware.
…super, works perfectly…this is really a huge improvement, the desktop and handling is much much better than the original one…great work and big ‘thunbs up’
hé jefi
Since i flasht my devive with this firmware i have no root access anymore and when i connect him to my computer i can’t see my root dir in explorer.
i only see.android_secure -.cover – download – external_sd thats all.
So i can’t go back to previous firmware becouse i can not put it in my root dir.
Do you know a way to solve this please.
manny thanks in advance
greeetttzzz kenny
@kenny: if you want to go back to 2.1 you have to flash it with rkandroidbatchupgrade.
@all: there is a thread at forum.archosfans.com you can ask there-so I dont have to tell anything twice!
I found this firmware: kasty-arc7eb-22-1-beta
It android 2.2?
I can change my e-reader for android 2.2? regards
Hi Jefi,
yesterday I´ve installed your new image. Could it be possible that it´s not possible to open the google website?
Everytime I try to open it my browser crashes? Anyone else who can confirm this?
THX
Greeetings!
I also have tested it. My browser didn’t run either. The great change doesn’t work – to store Apps on SD – either. I couldn’t establish that it works faster. With me android 2.1. runs again
(modifies with Link2SD). Very stable.
A rooted version with containedly in the Link2SD (you can move the Apps on SD card) the above-mentioned version in the link. E.g. an optimal mode of operation is possible with a 32 GB SD card class 10.
The Mini tool partition software can with standalone the SD card be formatted into 2 partitions. 1st partition FAT32 (e.g. 28 GB) 2nd partition ext3 (rest) both primary.
The approx. 2 GB suffice for many Apps.
http://www.mediafire.com/?xpg3ouk2oo5ogxd
It works great and its so much better than pre-installed archos android. Thanks Jefi.
I found this firmware: kasty-arc7eb-22-1-beta
It android 2.2?
I can change my e-reader for android 2.2? regards
im sorry for my english
Hey Guys,
…I have flashed my 70b with the linked kasty file and now the device is bricked.– The flashing itself went well ( at least according to the prompts on the screen during the flashing procedure) but after restart it hangs up at the ARCHOS start screen and then nothing happens anymore. — The device is also not recognized in Win7 64 Bit and I cannot get on it via USB. — I am really angry.
Could you help ?
Thanks, Stefan
Rockchip flashing tools should get you fixed.
Please check in this article’s comments for the links and details.
Dear Stefan, Admin,
My problem is exactly the same, but I cannot seem to get the rockchip flashing tools to work. When I connect the device windows prompts that new hardware is found – so new drivers are needed. Not one driver (directory) from the package you suggested works; if I pick one I get the message that the hardware cannot be installed because the necessary software cannot be found.
Could you please advice? I spend hours already…
Thanks!
Joost
Hello Joost,
I’ve updated the Rockchip flashing article, which now includes a video, thanks to hvdwolf. Hopefully it will help, let us know.
Maybe it’s an issue about entering in reset mode on the Archos 70b eReader, we will try have a look.
@Jefi, @Admin,
Thnx for your efforts, but here the same problem occurs (XP intel & XP AMD) with same error messages.
…o.k. got the device working.–
The trick was to use 281xDriver from the W9_0.18.20101201.214043.zip package and RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe… and not as stated in the flash guide with the RKandroidDM.exe … oh what a day and how much wasted time
Thanks Guys, Stefan
Stefan,
Good to hear you got your device back.
Sorry about the mistake in the article, it has just been corrected.
Hey there,
I got the same problem that after the flash my device is freezing at the load screen, I tried the Rockchip flashing-tutorial but it didnt work.
My Computer can’t install the driver for my archos 70b ereader and I dont know what to do, i tried the W9_0.18.20101201.214043, 28 and 281x driver and both wont work.
I also tried it on my laptop, same results. it says for the « Archos A7EB » there are no drivers, and i cant install the ones from the tutorial.
Tried it with Win7 64 & 32 Bit Ultimate.
I bought my Archos 70b yesterday and the « RK2818 BatchUpgrade » says that there is no device, which can be upgraded.
Hope you can help me.
Thanks, xyz.
Hi there,
I´ve just ordered an Archos 70b for my girlfriend. I´ve planned to flash a custom rom into the device because I want to get access to the original android market.
I´ve read that some of you guys have some problems after flashing the custom rom (freezes, not able to boot …..)
I don´t want to brick the device as I´ve unboxed it,… so do I have to expect any problems after flashing the custom rom?
Which Image i should choose? Which one is better?
– Jefis Image (based on 20110609v2)
– kasty-arc7eb-21-02.zip
Thanks in advance!
Greetings from Germany!
Take jevi’s image. It’s a very stable version.
Ok, sounds good.
And just to make clear that I´ve understood everything corretly.
If I want to flash Jefis image to the Archos 70b it won´t work the way as it is described in the video above? Right?
Which means I have to download the RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (wherever i can find this tool), and flash the image into the 70b?
Do I also need the driver the image flashing process? I´m running on Win7 Ultimate x64…
Sorry for all these questions but the device hasn´t arrived, yet. But I want to inform as much as I can before getting started with it.
Thanks to all!
Greetz!
Goggle to BQ Voltaire on Spanish sides. You find a video for the installation under Windows 7 and the current (not rooted) software there. You can Rooten with the help of a App.
hi,
first of all thanks for your reply, but… I thought that Jefi ´s firmware has already been rooted? Could this be possible?
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on 16.august he has written:
Here is the new rooted one (based on 20110609v2): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nayrcjc3bu07rso
New market place app (with updater)
#############################################
The thing I´m wondering about,…. I can remember as I´ve rooted my HTC last year the « ROOT » intself has nothing todo with the ROM I was installing, that´s what I don´t understand.
Thanks in advance!
Hallo Flo,
die Firmware erlaubt vollen Root-Zugriff. Leider ist die System-Partition read-only (liegt am Dateisystem)
jefi
Merci ! c’est super d’avoir accès à l’android market !!!…mais au bout de 5 applis…tout se bloque. existe-t-il une solution?
Merci encore !
Hi, I have done it, like the instruction said… first it’s worked well.
But than the ebookreader crashed and the update/download of the fbreader didn’t worked (either applib of archos nor android market).
And it works only, if i haved plugged the usb in. It makes no difference, if it’s mounted or not.
And there battery-status doesn’t work either.
If i install the BQ voiltare version… why can’t I get back to the normal firmware?
Isn’t there a way, to get a complete image of the operating system? is there no Boot-management or DOS or anything beneith the operating system, what a normal PC would have…?
And wanted to flash the original firmware, but windows 7 don’t find the drivers in the driver-folders (both, from W9_0.18.20101201.214043 and RKAndroid_ENG).
I tried RKAndroidDM.exe and RKAndroidBatchUpgrad.exe but both didn’t funktion (there ist neither an green nor an pink area 1) and they can’t find the device.
But the device is mounted, i can on to it, like a mass storage device.
And the initial upgrade with your new firmware worked.
I don’t know what to do….. please, could anybody help 🙁
I was soooo glad and happy with this ebookreader the first day… and now, it doesn’t work 🙁
A-lien,
Do you, by any chance, speak french?
You should be able to install the BQ OR the original firmware even if you actually have kasty on your device. But you first need to install the driver properly.
Maybe you could try to delete all existing drivers for your tablet then re-install the correct driver properly… Did you tried the 281xDriver from the W9_0.18.20101201.214043.zip? It worked for Mike.
English version:
Sorry, I can not french. But I can use google translator 🙂
My biggest problem was the driver installation. I went to
Control Panel -> Device Manager ->Other devices-> archos A7EB
right click « update driver software », browse my computer for driver software and then i tried both driver-folders.
Perhaps I should have made some certifications or something else of the drivers, so windows could have identify them as drivers???
How do you this firmware-flashing on an unix or linux system?
I think it would be easier…
but know i tried to flash, like the inital update, from the root(cause the flashing tools couldn’t recognize the device without the drivers… but i could transfer file on the normal way)…
but now, i have a frozen system. Shutdown operate only with reset, it doesn’t start(only the loading screen with the archos logo).
I’ going to give it back… but somebody said, it could give problems with the guarantee, if they recognize that i have changed the firmware.
Have anybody practical experience with this??
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French version:
Désolé, je ne peux pas le français. Mais je peux utiliser google traducteur 🙂
Mon plus gros problème était l’installation du pilote. Je suis allé à
Panneau de configuration -> Gestionnaire de périphériques -> Autres appareils-> Archos A7EB
clic droit « mise à jour logiciel pilote », Parcourir mon ordinateur pour logiciel pilote et puis j’ai essayé les deux dossiers-pilote.
Peut-être que j’aurais fait certaines certifications ou autre chose des pilotes, de sorte que Windows aurait pu les identifier en tant que pilote???
Que pensez-vous de ce firmware clignotant sur un système UNIX ou Linux?
Je pense qu’il serait plus facile …
mais je sais j’ai essayé de flash, comme la mise à jour inital, de la racine (cause les outils clignotant ne pouvait pas reconnaître le périphérique sans les pilotes … mais je ne pouvais le transfert de fichiers sur la voie normale) …
mais maintenant, j’ai un système gelé. Arrêt fonctionner uniquement avec réarmement, il ne démarre pas (seulement l’écran de chargement avec le logo Archos).
Je vais le donner en retour … mais quelqu’un a dit, il pourrait donner des problèmes avec la garantie, si elles reconnaissent que j’ai changé le firmware.
Avoir une expérience pratique de cette personne?
Ok… I have Vista, not Seven on my computer but I’ll try to see this evening exactly how I did it and explained it to you.
As for now, two informations:
– I had more or less the same problem: I installed Kasty on my device, it worked perfectly. Then I installed the BQ Voltaire and everything when right but… When I tried to start my device, it kept frozen on the « BQ » logo… I did the same procedure one more time, and after that, it worked perfectly. So, there IS something that can be done with your own device.
– I know someone who had exactly the same problem as you; he frozed his device by installing the BQ firmware… Send it back, and he had no problem with his guarantee. Of course, he didn’t say WHY his device was not working anymore… But Archos didn’t even bother to ask him why; they flashed the original firmware and sent it back to him, as good as new. At least, you can try!
I’m Italian, sorry for my english. But after flashing my 70b ereader, remains on the startup screen!
What can I do??Please help me.
Ty
davide,
Check the comments about using Rockchip flashing tools to put back the default firmware.
Sorry,but my pc does not recognize the arcos 70b!!What can I do??Please help me.
Ty, grazie
I use the rockchip, but it don’t function.grazie
I’m Italian, sorry for my english. But after flashing my 70b ereader, remains on the startup screen!
What can I do??Please help me.
Ty
Hi
I’m comming from Germany, sorry for my bad language.After flashing my 70b reader he will freeze after starting and nothing works. Can I do something to make him working?
Reagards Bully
Is your device working ? Have you test other versions and use RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe and the usb-driver ?
Hi, Bully, i, m from russia. There is a same problem as at you, you have solved it?
Hi
I’m coming from Germany. I flahed my 70b reader, but after doing this it will freeze after starting with the welcome screen and nothing more happends. Will there be a step to do, so that he can work?
Regards Bully
My Archos 70 b Erearder stops after reading a same paces. Its freezes. The only way to get it working is reset. Has someone the solution??Firmware is ok.
Here is the new rooted one (based on 20110609v2): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nayrcjc3bu07rso
New market place app (with updater)
Jefi
hi
its a great software but the market doesnt work, cant download anything. only sam works. how can i get german apps?
big thanks
Great job jefi, new market place works like a charm.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
kenny
Hi,
new version works fine so far. Exept I can’t get the Kindle App to work properly. Anyone else the same problem?
Kindle app works for me…
@typ:Welches Image hast du installiert?
@kenny: thanks! 😉
@Jefi: Verflixt, dann hab ich irgendwas falsch gemacht… :-/
Hi I have the firmware but dont have the other drivers and dont speak french so I am struggling to find them on the BQ website
hi, thank you for the information and vdieo, if it can be setup on my BlackBerry 9700?
I just installed it.
Was a little bit anxious at first, but I saw it was going exactly like it goes on the video.
Then, it asked me my google account ! Finally ! Yay !! 😀
Now, it works Perfectly, and I can use the market. I, am happy ! 😛
Anyway, thank you for this greaat job, that’s awesome !
Hi,
i have a ‘big’ problem with my device after installing the firmware.
Everything worked as described. The install procedure worked, than the system rebooted, and the device was online again, but only for a little moment, than it rebooted again. Now the device is sleeps at the welcome screen (Archos Entertainmanet your way …) since an hour.
Anybody here who can give me a hint, what i can do ( Reset don’t work ) ??
Thanks
Mike
Mike,
Try to flash back the stock firmware with Rockchip flashing tools.
Can you give me a link for the ‘Archos 70b’ where i can find an instruction, how to do it. Only to be sure, to do it right.
I found an instruction at archosfans.com, but i am not realy sure, because they are talking about the BQ Voltaire tablet ??
Sorry for such questions, but i don’t want to send the tablet back.
Thanks
Mike
Mike,
You’ll need the stock firmware for the Archos 70b eReader
Flash it with Rockchip flashing tools
(it should be a little different on the Archos 70 eReader, but the general procedure is the same).
It’s quite easy, hundreds of people flashed their « bricked » device this way.
Good luck.
Thank you 1001 times 😉
Sometimes the solution is closer than you thought.
Sorry but i searched with google, not directly on your site.
Great support, i realy like this website.
I will try it, and if it works i will try to install the img for Froyo 🙂
Thanks
Mike
Hi,
I had the same problem, tablet froze on archos logo. I followed the flashing procedure as described and it worked BUT I have a problem, the Archos 70b eraeder is not working properly: I don’t have access to the SD card anymore and there is no more space available on the internal memory! Do you have any idea what happened and what I could do to fix this problem.
I’d be really gratefull for any help; the tablet is unusable for now
Hola tengo un Archos 7ob y he actualizado el firmware con kasty-arc7eb-21-02.zip ha sido tal y como se muestra en el video pero al reiniciarlo veo que no se sincroniza la cuenta de google con las consecuentes molestias ya que no puedo usar el android market ni gmail que era lo que yo queria realmente.En el market solo me deja bajar la primera aplicacion luego me dice »no se ha podido descargar la aplicacion » y en gmail »Tu correo aparecera dentro de poco » y sigue sin aparecer.Alguien me puede decir como solucionarlo? Soy muy novata en este tema y no entiendo bien los terminos que utilizais.Daros las gracias a todos los que trabajais en esto para que los demas lo disfrutemos.GRACIAS.
@Admin
I flashed it back, but it was very tricky 🙁
1. The device wasn’t recognized by the PC (WIN7 or WINXP)
I had to delete all existing standard USB driver for the tablet.
Important: The device should not start (no screen should be shown)
Resetbutton + Power + Right Button
2. I had to use the 281xDriver from the W9_0.18.20101201.214043.zip package.
After all, i tried to reinstall the ROM from kasty, but no chance .. same issue,
also the ROM from the BQ Voltaire (hint from archfans.com) didn’t work (message: ivalid image file)
So, i think i will send the tablet back, because i need the market 🙁
Mike,
You cannot flash your tablet with the BQ Voltaire with the « normal » flash procedure. You will always have the same problem « invalid image ».
To flash it with the BQ firmware, here is the « how to » in english (link by Bibo): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14422370&postcount=4
Have the same problem…everything went fine as shown in the video but after rebooting ( I gave it 30 min) it just got frozen …PC doesn’t recognize anything ( as it cannot fully boot ) …can you give a concrete explanation how it can reboot, resppectively how to flash it back ?
Concerining :Resetbutton + Power + Right Button
Is there a special technique, etc ? I tried it a hundred times but it doesn’t reboot or anyhing.. ?? :/
@Dany Dee
What i have done:
1. Push Reset button while holding Power + Right button
2. The device seems to be off (black screen), but WIN7 recognize it as a new device RK281… (or something like that, but not as an USB device)
3, Start RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe and choose the original IMG file
4. Start UPDATE
Thanks for the hint Mike..
it worked!! THanks so much !!!
hello guys
Get the rooted voltaire image from jefi ,its running for a few weeks now with market without any problems.
tumbs up for jefi
i have a archos 7oc ereader tablet with 1.0.1 firmware, i tried to install the custom firmware, however, my tablet said there was a invalid firmware image file would you like to delete it?
so I think i did something wrong ,
i really could use the information on if i can upgrade my os cause i really need the adobe flash 10
any information regarding this would be a huge help
Robert,
Regarding your problem:
– did you UNZIPPED the file before copying it?
– did you copy it on the ROOT of your device?
But you won’t be able to run flash on your ereader anyway.
Regards,
Settings->Privacy->Factory Reset will temporarily restore Market download abilities, but seemingly not Gmail sync. During this time, if you add a ‘Sync’ widget to the desktop it will not activate.
After about 30mins or so I found that the syncing starts to work (you can toggle sync on/off). As soon as this happens, the Market breaks.
If I get a chance I’ll install Logcat and see what happens to make Syncing work and Market break.
Thanks for the tips.
Feel free to post here any information regarding this problem.
We are currently busy creating custom firmwares for other models (Arnova 10b, Arnova 84 and Arnova 7), so any help is deeply appreciated.
Regards,
any known problems with battery loading? i have problems with loading 🙁
cancel that, i was stupid… loading cable fits in headphone….
hahaha, i did exactly the same… 🙂
gracias por las aportaciones, ¿ es posible instalar android. 2.2 (froyo) en mi ARCHOS 7ob ?. En este blog siempre te lleva al archivo kasty.arc7eb-21-02.zip , y es android 2.1 eclair.
favor ayuda..
any updates in sight?
This is the link to the rooted Votaire image:http://www.mediafire.com/?ml82u60o3celzyp
You can flash it to Voltaire with the normal update function (copy via usb to root directory) or to archos 70b with RKAndroidBatchUpgrade(get it on this site).
Attention: after this update the archos is labeled as BQ Voltaire turning back to Archos firmware only with RKAndroidBatchUpgrade. But: you don’t want to turn back to archos :)…
THIS FIRMWARE UPDATE IS USED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Jefi
Is dutch language suported in this firmware image,and do jou now a way to backup my own firmware (v1.0.1)
The stock firmware on this site is 1.0.0 so i want to backup my own.
Thanks in advance for any reaction.
Yes, dutch is supported.The only way to backup your firmware is to temporary root your archos with z4root, install terminal and rkdump (http://androtab.info/rockchip/devel/rkutils), dump: system, kernel, boot, misc, recovery. Save the images to pc. It’s possible to rebuild the update image with afptool, but I never tried. You try to dump update partion (mtd5), but it didn’t work for me (no crc). I had 1.0.1-I do not miss it!
Jefi
Thank you very mutch for the info,i’l soon give it a try.
The only thing it can not find is terminal and how do i install rkdump there is no extension (just rkdump).
I am a bit of a noob with this and my english is not up to date so sorry if i ask stupid questions.
But again thank you for your quick respons.
Copy Terminal app (http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/android-terminal-emulator), rkdump, z4root (http://www.androidnews.de/download/z4root.1.3.0.apk) and Superuser (http://bit.ly/su2361ef) over usb to sdcard dir. Disconnect USB. Install z4root, superuser and terminal with your android filemanager to archos 70b. Copy rkdump to /data. Open z4root and choose « temporary root ». Open terminal and type su. The command prompt changes to # . Type: /data/rkdump /dev/block/mtdblock1 /sdcard/kernel.img . If it works, a crc message appears(->then backup the other partitons: http://androtab.info/rockchip/devel/rkutils). I never tried this with the archos firmware, but it works with voltaire firmware. It’s not easy without linux knowledge…
->another option: http://wiki.archosfans.com/index.php?title=Dump_your_Home_Tablet_rom_and_create_a_custom_rom
If you are from the netherlands, how good is your german?
Jefi
wow you realy helping me out here, thank you for your time and trouble to explain this to me.
It seems i have a lot do to get the job done,maybe i am giving it a try this weekend.
I am from the netherlands and understand german (most of it),but i can not speak\write in german.
kenny
hi archos 70b say « invalid » image. Put img on root and disconnect usb.
put voltaire on archos 70b tutorial in french http://www.cyrille-borne.com/index.php?post/2011/07/02/Transformer-son-Archos-70b-ereader-en-bq-Voltaire
Jefi,
I Just flashed my archos 70b with this firmware and it runs ok.
Smoother and better then before.
Thanks for sharing.
ps to get in reset mode: pres reset button and left and right button, release reset and then the butons.
you need the 281x driver to get it work.
Does the job and for now i am happy
Thanks
Jefi, thnx for providing the image.
Works smooth and much better then the original one.
Had some issue’s to get the 281x driver running:
Tips to get the usb driver in (Windows 7 32 bits)
Connect to USB
Turn of th 70 B
Press and hold reset button and left and right arrow button
Windows did detect the new device only 1x, but I missed that, so installed the driver, within the device manager, by updating the unknown device by hand with the 281x driver.
Turned of the 70 B
Pressed and held reset button and left and right arrow button again, windows ‘klicked’ in on the 281x driver now, not the Archos device.
Released the buttons
Ran the upgrade softwarelancer: RKAndroidBatchUpgrade.exe (if driver is correctly installed, you should see the square « 1 » in device upgrade area in green color.
And install the image
Sorry,
Tried it last night, but can’t get it to work. If someone else gets this to work, please post how.
I tried it on my Win7 64bit Machine but could not install the Driver properly.
On my Win7 32Bit it worked, you must be very quick pushing the Power on and right arrow button after inserting the USB Cable.
BTW: here is the howto in English:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14422370&postcount=4
I just made a rooted 2.1 BQ Voltaire image. Runs on archos 70b like a charm…
…with market!
download link follows…
Hi,
I have not tried it yet (at the office at the moment) but on this site (spanisch – use google translate if necessary) there is soft & firmware to update the 70b to enable market, etc….
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?p=2294646
Will check it out and let you know this evening !
This firmware, made for the BQ Voltaire, works. But this is NOT a dedicated firmware for Archos… And once you’ve upgraded your fimware with the BQ Voltaire, no way to undo it…
Hi,
Same problem here : after a few downloads Android market always gives « Download unsuccesful »
Hoping for a fix soon.
Thankx anyway for the firmware !
WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE PROBLEMS?
Hello,
We will try to get the problems fixed when time permits.
Thank you
I want to buy this ereader , bur reading all this commments i’m not sure what to do now … any news about a new softwae version ?
Hi, it works since I have installed adw launcher, after, same bug than others, cant download.
I have installed the new firmware. Everything is ok but i can´t synchronize mi gmail account or download apps from the market. Need help, thank you!!
dito
Same issue
Here the same problem. I´ve noticed that the device is also not visible at your market account at market.android.com. Hope for a solution soon.
Is it possible to download the original firmware from some site? I’ve checked the archos website but it seems like it’s not there.
Cheers,
David
David,
We’ll upload the stock firmware very soon.
I tried another thing from the web. I tried to flash the Voltaire BQ ereader ROM into my Archos 70b, it end up as upgrade failed. and stone my ereader. Then I use the same utility to flash the Kasty ROM. Now it back to normal.
Try the Voltaire ROM with caution.
Here the reply i had from google
Thank you for contacting Android Market support. « Download unsuccessful »
error messages are generally a temporary issue that occurs when the Market
app or the device is in a bad state. It can also occur if there is not
enough space on the device for the app to install or if there are other
installation problems. Please try all of the following troubleshooting
step to resolve the issue:
– Cancel the download and retry
– Ensure there is enough space on your device for the app to install
– Reboot your device
– Confirm there is strong connectivity on your device, and contact your
mobile service provider if you aren’t connected
– Uninstall Market updates (Settings > Applications > Manage Applications;
select « Market » under the « All » tab/filter, and touch « Uninstall updates »)
– Unmount and remount the SD card (visit Menu > Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card; then Remount SD card from the same menu, or restart the
device if the remount option isn’t available)
The Android Market Team
It works for a few downloads, after that i have tried everything i could find on the internet….. It seems it is a issue known for a long time also on other devices. The reply i had from google gives a summary of the workarounds i already found on the internet. Non of these works.
Question, when ‘admin’ is looking for a solution, can you also try to get froyo (2.2) in the firmware instead of eclair (2.1)?
Is the 70b/c ereader the same as the 7c « home tablet » (US)? I believe it is but want to check before I brick somthing;)
Matthew,
No the Archos 70b (or 70c in the USA) and the 7c HT are different machines, and use different firmwares.
Archos 70b eReader stock firmware is there: archos_70b_ereader-firmware1.0.0.zip
Many thanks for uploading the stock firmware, but my stock firmware version is 1.0.1
Is this maybe on older version?
Yea, looks like your device is more recent than mine…
Is there a way to backup my own firmware?
Hi everybody
Can somebody please tell me if dutch language is supported or only english.
thanks in advance
Yes
I think the problem is due to gtalk, in other doc mention that if it can get gtalk connected then it will able to get market works.
Thanks for your input.
We’ll try to have a look and provide a corrected firmware.
It’s also thinkebalbe that it has to do with synchronising gmail app.
I can read my gmail with a normal email client or using the browser on the archos 70b. But the gmail app will not synchronise……
Maybe this helps to look for a solution?
Impossible to download apps from Market.
Impossible to synchronize Gmail Accounts.
Thanks for your work ! I hope somebody will fixe this issue.
I installed the APK-file successfully, linked my device to my email-account…
but my ARCHOS 70b does not download the selected Android Market apps ..
Is there an fix?
I got the same problem. I installed it on my 70b, after a few download. The market don’t work any more.
It worked for a few downloads on my Archos 70b and then it was the same result : « failed to download »
Sorry if there are mistakes, I’m french.
It worked perfectly the first day; but now, I cannot dowload app from the market anymore. It says « Failed to download » each time I try to download something…
Android market is totality unuseful right now! I’m very desappointed!
I had the same issue. Weird: downloading from the market seems to work only properly with a battery load over 60%.
Getting error, wrong firmware erase image?
Model 70c eReader stock firmware ver: 1.0.1.
Thanks
hi everybody,
I´ve install it. All is ok except root and it can not websites in vietnamese and arabic display. I mean the fonts are missing or not in unicode format. I hope that will be soon corrected. Thank you