ArcTools new release (0.48) now includes a powerful Settings Editor to help you customize your Tablet.
Among other things it can help you to move the lateral softkey buttons to the top notification bar.
This new feature has been successfully tested on Archos Gen8 devices: Archos 101, 70, 43, 32 and 28 Internet Tablet. Because the Settings Editor uses low level system functions, it needs root access to your device, so you need to temporarly root it (at least for first run) with a tool such as Archangel.
Quick video showing the Settings Editor in action, to move the SoftKey buttons to the notification area.
Detailed procedure – Device editor initial setup
1. First, make sure your device is rooted. You need a temporary root, at least on first run, to let ArcTools have the permissions to create the settings file. When the file has been created, you should be able to run the Settings Editor without needed root anymore.
2. Click on Settings icon in the Tab bar
3. Click Allow to let ArcTools have SuperUser access
4. You should see a message confirming that ArcTools has just been granted permissions.
5. You are now ready for some device customization.
Modifying system settings
1. Select the setting you want to modify.
2. Edit the value and press Save button
You will see the file content gets updated.
Press Delete button if you want to restore default setting on that item
After Saving or Deleting items you need to reboot your devices for the changes to take effect.
Thanks to xda-developers.com, here is a short list of interesting settings. We will update this list as more settings gets discovered. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have new settings to contribute.
| Key | Value | Usage |
| ro.board.has_buttonbar | no | Move lateral softkeys to Notification area |
| ro.HOME_APP_ADJ | 1 | Fix home lag |
The delete option doesn’t work. Right now my 101 has no top softkeys or right side soft keys. The only way I can get soft keys is through the buttons mode. How do I restore it so have right hand side softkeys?!
Thanks in advance.
If you are having problems with the setup, you can use an advanced file explorer such as Root explorer to delete the file /data/local.prop
You can also use an ADB shell
and enter: rm /data/local.prop
This will delete the faulty local.prop file.
You should then reboot to get back your default configuration.
with new ARCHOS FW
it works only 1 time after download.
I have to uninstall and reinstall again to use it.
is it a BUG ?
Why not add a tool to overclock 1,2 Ghz the CPU with Root permission ?
I’m on 2.3.26 and I still not get Root with Archangel…. I’m “please waiting” !
This is exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunatelly I’m not able to root my Archos 70. Or is there any tool which could be used for the newest firmware?
Heiko,
Unfortunately, current methods do not work anymore.
z4root stopped a while ago, archangel does not work with latest firmwares and the new gingerbreak method is not effective on Archos Gen8 devices.
Please check back on our blog for an update on rooting methods.
You can also consider UrukDroid: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/archos-tablet/urukdroid-1-0/
I’m new to this site and I’m not sure why it wasn’t mentioned, I’ve used Chulri’s method of rooting my Archos 70 and I’ve never had any problems. You can find it here…http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197
It’s not just a tool, it does require a little work on your part, but I’ve used it several times (as you have to update it every time there is a new firmware upgrade) and Chulri is very very good about staying on top of the firmware upgrades.
Every time i open laputa app and set the side buttons to show the notification bar buttons disapear.
Not stable enough yet.
keep the good work.
Nice product. Most things work just fine.
After installing Arctools .48 Marketplace works fine, but the microphone seems not be be available for some apps. There is no voice input option in the settings. The sound recording utility works and records just fine, but Skype and Shazam seem not to work. They are not really needed for my needs, but fun to have. Other people may like them more.
Pouvez-vous uploader la version 0.48 sur Megaupload ou Filesonic ?
Bonjour,
Dans quel but ? La dernière version est toujours disponible sur ce blog, dans la zone “essential tools” à droite,
ou directement sur ce lien: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/com.arctablet.arctools.apk
Oupps !! Je n’avais pas vu cette section !! Merci beaucoup pour votre formidable travail !!
good app, versiom 0.48. But does root with Archangel work on firmware 2.1.8 ?
chargé sur applibs sans problème sur archos101
i dont see this version on the appslib !
have you insert the anothers commands ?
Please wait a few minutes/hours until Archos validates ArcTools on Appslib.
Currently, it is at least visible on Appslib on Archos 70 IT.
New keys will be added following the community feedback and requests, they will be dynamically added and won’t require ArcTools application update.
Based upon the pictures above, shouldn’t Arctools work on my A7a2.1Eclair now? It never loads correctly. Also, I see a note that Flash10.2Mobile is due out in 3 days. When can I hope for that?
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