The Arnova 10 G2 has been left without Android system update and hasn’t evolved from Android 2.3 Gingerbread. By chance, Arnova recently released the kernel source code for some of their tablets (thanks HaroldG). Based on this source code, we have built a Linux Kernel that let the Arnova 10 G2 run Android 4.04 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS).
Our current test firmware is a proof of concept, we have a kernel that properly boots the device, but only few components are working so far:
- screen: working
- sound: working
- USB host: working (tested with mouse)
- touchscreen: partially working
- acceleremoter: half working (axis problems)
- camera: half working (inverted on y axis)
- wifi: not working
As you can guess, it’s still a long way to get everything working and there is no certitude we will ever succeed in making a stable Android 4 ICS on the Arnova 10 G2.
No need to ask for a release date for the files, a test firmware will be published when it’s ready.
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HI any movement on this as it’s a long time
ok, i see a tablet called lazer 10 slim with same features that the lazer 10(arnova 10 g2) but with ICS!!!! can you make a port??
I don’t think so, unfortunately. If I understand right this Spanish forum topic ,the Lazer 10 Slim runs on an Allwinner A10 processor. It is a different architecture from the Rockchip RK2918 on the Arnova 10 G2 and they aren’t compatible ;(
Hi, any news on that? If anybody isn’t working on it anymore can you release the source so other may have a try with it? : ergo911@hot.ee
Thanks.
Hello,
Have a 10 G2 8 Gb ( for 6 months + ) thats been os upgraded and works pretty well. Only problem is it keeps losing loaded/stored programs such as OfficeSuite Pro and firefox. ( Fix is to Press the reset and they re-load ) Battrey life 4-5 hours continous use. I really like the feel of the unit and size and it has proved good value for money. 32 Gb micro sd used for storage and I really like the full USB which allows use of memory sticks on the go. Compared to an ipad which has limited conectivity and of course Apple only applications / software it v good. (Started my computer life in 1978 with a Commodore PET – so loads of gear still working !! ) Higgi.
Whats the latest on this?
Any new developments?
We’re still focused on Arnova G3 and should get back to work on this one when all G3 custom firmwares are done.
Has there been any progress?
Not much, we’ll report as it goes.
Plz give us downlaod link when You , developers,
will finish the ICS on 10 G2. Waiting for it!
Sweet! This should be a slick OS for the Arnova 10 G2
Looks very promising :p
I think with enough compassion and support this will be a great project to look forward.
I’v seen many devices porting ics to older devices so I’m pretty sure that these good devs will succeed
Its a long way ahead but I’m very happy to see that our precious 10 G2 still gets attention
Thanks to all the developers
Tom
Looks great so far!