We recently reported the existence of the Arnova 7 G2i, which is basically an Arnova 7 G2 sold with Android 4.0 ICS. Thanks to Oream member on our forum for making a firmware dump of his device that is confirmed to work on the older Arnova 7 G2. We have modified that firmware dump to add Google Play Store/Android Market, full root, write access to /system partition and extended 1.5 Gb space for applications (/data partition)
Arnova 7 G2 custom firmware features
Install procedure
Before starting, please make sure you backup all your existing apps, data and files that are on your tablet as they will be erased during the flash process. Also make sure your device is connected to the power.Step 1. Download
Kasty custom firmware download (version 0.43) |
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kasty-ez_arn7g2-40-043-1_5G.zip |
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This firmware is specific to the Arnova 7 G2 (capacitive model only) and Arnova 7 G2i 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. WE RECOMMEND TO FLASH THIS FIRMWARE ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO RESCUE A BRICKED DEVICE USING ROCKCHIP FLASHING TOOLS. |
Download the file above and extract the custom firmware image (update.img) on your computer hard drive.
Step 2. Install and run Rockchip Flashing tool
Please follow the Rockchip Flashing tool procedure: that will explain how to download Rockchip flashing tool, unpack the archive, put your device into flashing mode and flash the custom firmware file that you have unpacked in Step 1. We recommend that you use Restore button rather than Upgrade button in Rockchip flasher to make sure your device gets properly erased.Step 3. Arnova 7 G2 flashing and restart
After Rockchip flasher has transferred the custom firmware to the tablet, you will have to restart the tablet to finish installing the firmware. Finally you will be back to Arnova default startup wizard.Support the project! |
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The following video demonstrates the 3 easy steps of the installation procedure to get Google Play Store and root to your Arnova 7 G2 in just a few minutes. The video shows the procedure for the Arnova 9 G2, but it’s very similar for the 7 G2.
Let us know how this firmware works for you in our Arnova 7 G2 forum.
Thanks to exelletor and Oream member of our forum for the Arnova 7 G2i firmware dump.
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I accidentally ‘bricked’ my 7 G2 and thought I’d need help from the excellent globula_neagra (as I did with my Arnova 8 G2 – successfully fixed, btw).
However, I downloaded the updated firmware and followed the instructions to the letter. Hey presto I have a fully functioning tablet.
Thanks for your work guys.
does not frickin work,,,,,driver issue
bonjour est ce que cela fonctionne avec arnova 7CG2
j’ais un probleme impossible d’installer la tablette sur mon ordi il la reconnait mais je n’est pas les drivers
comment mettre en position flash (quels boutons utiliser) merci beaucoup
Salut, je vais t’aider à réparer ta tablette
tu dois d’abord avoir installé Rockchip batchtools sur ton PC.
Ensuite il faut que Windows reconnaisse l’Archos par usb (pour le réparer)
Pour cela, il faut installer dans le dossier rockusbdriver le pilote USB nécessaire concernant ta version de windows 32bits ou 64 bits.(a toi de connaitre suffisamment Windows pour cela)
une fois installé ce pilote “rockusb”, windows reconnaitra l’Archos 7g2 par l’usb.
Mais, si il t’ai arrivé la même chose qu’à moi, ton archos est blocké, donc il faut
aussi le réinitialiser, pour cela enfonce une aiguille dans le petit trou de Reset derrière l’appareil (en bas à gauche).(mettre l’archos en position arret quand tu appuie avec le trombonne, sinon ça marcheras pas !)
Ton archos est alors réinitialisé, branche le sur ton pc en usb, (tu as préalablement lancé rockshipbatchtool), et là miracle l’archos est reconnu !
tu cliques sur “RESTORE” en bas du logiciel, (avec ton archos connecté en USB + prise d’alimentation), et ton archos va se réparer tout seul, (peu redémarrer plusieurs fois).
Ton Archos ( arnova 7G2 ) est réparé ! mais tu retourneras à android 2.3, adieu
android 4.0 !
Works like a charm!tx a lot
hope the next firmware will have Bluetooth and LAN Ethernet using USB dongles and gps compatibility .
All the best……….
I would really like to have this firmware but I can not because when I turn the rock ship to me shows that my arnova connected via usb please help me I’m trying to install the firmware for 6 months, but I manage
Please check our forum where you may get some help.
Regards.
Works great for me!
hi, i wanted to know i just bought a 7g2i but no google play for me, can i use this custome FW onto my device to enable google play?
Yes it should work on the 7G2I as well.
found out myself worked perfectly, some games seems to not work but most app do so it’s ok
I have a problem when I want to do with ICS firmware on my Arnova 7 G2 over Rockchip_Batch_Tool_v1.6 or Rockchip_Batch_Tool_v1.5 says no device what do I do with the Serbian and use Google translator, and the Arnova 7 G2 is a great tablet please help me
answer please
Thank you working !!
Thank you very much . I would like to support this
thank you very much
admins can you record it on video I can not understand please
Thanks working fine here
perdon por n hablar ingles pero quiero q me ayuden hice el proceso correctamente,pero el problema que tengo es que mi pc no reconoce mi tablet arnova 7 g2,alguen que me ayude
Tienes que installar los drivers manual mente ,estan en el rockchip
me refiero a cuando ya termino de hacer todo,que ya tengo el sistema en mi tablet pero no funciona el usb
I wonder if this version can change language settings after installation. I’m from Spain and I have not seen anywhere else in this update. Translated with Google translator.
help please, i could change the lenguage to spanish??? help please it’s important
I did it and it worked fine, but I do not have root access. I have the same problem with Angry birds as already reported here, but Stupid Zombies 2 work much better. Thanks.
Having a look here http://crewrktablets.arctablet.com/?p=468 may help with your Angry Birds problem.
Cheers.
Erm, thanks for the link, but that’s a bit too clever for me.. Ill just use my phone for the birds.:-)
THANK YOU SO MUCH! This finally worked! thank you so much
i cant download the firmware when i click,it only post HELLO! on my screen,please help…thanks
I have no problem here, which download link are you trying to access ?
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/downloads/firmware/Arnova7G2/kasty-ez_arn7g2-40-043-1_5G.zip/ that link and when i choose download it only post HELLO!
It works no problem here. Please make sure you registered an account on our site and you are logged in.
Sorry sir but i cant post a comment or reply here if im not registered or logged in…
please please please,help me sir, please please please
I have a market,all i want is the ics version,please help
good job bro..its work well to my arnova 7 g2..
HOW IN HELL DID U GET IT TO WORK I BEEN TRYING TO CONNECT MY 32BIT TO MY ANDRIOD FOR LIKE 2 WEEKS NOW, HO DO I GET IT TO WORK.
I FOLLOW EVERY PEACE OF INFROMATION ON THE SITE AND ITS NOT ALOWING ME TO DO SOOO, AS IN CONEECT???
Finally it works well to me. Thanks alot.
my device doesn’t show on the connected devices can u help me
Intall drivers… They are on the rockchip folder
the computer does not react by sayin found a new usb device when i connect my arnova 7 g2 16gb by pressin the reset button
Hello,
I have the same problem.
The update is successful, all works very well.
But when I start the angry birds then the screen turns black for 1 second, then exit the startup page.
If anyone knows the solution, please write …….
thank you
Hi. Sorry but I’m new to this site. Looking to upgrade my g2 tablet for my kids so Angry birds is a must!
Did anyone one come back to you with a solution?
Brian
Not sure where I will see a reply so I’m on bwg6611@gmail.com
Hello,
first of all: installation went well and everything is working good, very nice firmware. Many Thx
Except for the earlier discussed (but not answered) problem: everytime I start up a game (like: angry birds, where is my water,…) it automatically closes. How can I fix this? Is it a problem with android version, or rather the game itself?
Second: when I performed the root test as described in the installation video above, the result was: this device does not have proper root acces,the root test itself took about 5min…
is there anyone who can help me with these problems? Admin?
Many thx in advance
Hi all.
1. Great ROM, very slick, modern etc etc.
2. Fantastic to have root access etc etc.
3. BUT why doesn’t angry birds work … ?
Two outta three ain’t bad!
Done but I dont have the store
Sorted now it was there i just did not see it
Does anybody know if there is a way i can do this from a mac? or if the Rockchip software is available on macs?
Thanks
Hi Guys!
Can anyone help me?
I just upgraded my arnova 7 g2 with the 4.0 firmware. My problem is the following: Although i can install every game not all of them is working. For example all the angry birds games r not working except angry birds season or like chrome or zenonia 4-5. I start the game. I see a black screen and then im back to the main android screen.
Any can help me what should i do to make those apps work?
Yeah arhragan
Same problem here, black screen on angry birds games.
The rest works, you think the game is faulty.
Although I know angry birds plays on 4.0 ics.
Any one got idea’s?
Never the less, This rom works flawless, yust love it
Cudo’s to you guys!
Well i’ve been running this fw on my g2 since September, and it’s rock solid, fast and felt like a new tablet after i installed it!
Perfect.
worked like a charm the best firmware this thing has had 7g2 thanks awsome work
I tried this over and over again using the Rockchip tool, but with no success. When I finally discovered the DeviceManager (at the bottom of one of these pages), I was able to unbrick my 7 G2 and get ICS to install successfully. Unfortunately, I didn’t like ICS to I used the same DeviceManager to restore Gingerbread.
thanks for the nice explain, but forgive me for this question … is it working for Arnova 7c G2, and should i do this firmware with the new SD ( i have 32 GB ) card
thanks for reply
This article is for the 7G2, check our forum for the 7c G2 guides.
thanks for reply, but i dont find ICS for 7C G2, if you can help me .. im new in that topics and it is not easy for me
This looks great. I’m planning to upgrade my daughter’s 7 G2. I am curious about one thing though. I understand that there is a simpler way to upgrade the firmware where you just copy the image to the device using the regular USB and then shut down and restart the device. So, why do you not mention it and send people directly to the Rockchip flashing tool? Will the “normal” method not work with this image?
Thanks
The “normal” upgrade procedure is valid for updates from the manufacturer, it doesn’t work well or doesn’t work at all with custom firmwares that modify the partition layout as we do.
this firmware is great but the main problem is the multitouch………if I keep pressing on both sides of the screen and release one finger the other side remains pressed til I remove both the fingers….plz fix this problem…..or give me instructions on how to fix it…..
Some games don’t work when downloading from google play, for example angry birds.
any idea on how to fix it?
Worked like a charm on my 2 new archos arnovas 7 g2 8gb
muchas gracias!!
Sorry, what i want to say is, where can i get the original fw in case it fail? Rockchip will solve it? Sorry for the questions but never done this before.
Arnova stock firmwares are listed here: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/arnova-firmwares-updates/
I just ordered an Arnova 7 G2 from Amazon for $88 (+ .80 for a micro usb host converter.) I plan on giving this to my 10 yr old son for Christmas. I own a 7HTv1 and mostly use it for reading. I expect my son to do the same with this one (10+ books a week is what he reads.) I will put the ICS firmware on it! Hope it’s as easy as YAR .28!
I upgraded my new 4 GB 7 G2 to Android ICS successfully. I had to use the hardware manager to install the driver (instructions are at the end of the flashing page) on my Windows 7 computer. In order to complete the process (after the flash program was done), I had to reset the tablet and use the AC power cord to get it to turn on (long hold on power switch didn’t work.) I had to do all those things with my 7HTv1 when I put the YAR .28 firmware on it, so I wasn’t surprised.
I haven’t tested much other than the wifi (it works.) It’s in the closet until Christmas.
Thanks for all the work put into making this firmware update!
J
Charging system doesn’t work consistently. When battery report low charge, I will charge it overnight. Afterwards, it will report 100% charge for 2 minutes then show 5% then die. Other times, it works great. I may put the original firmware back on the device and see if it is a hardware problem. Isn’t there a way to reset/retrain a battery on Android by deleting a file then the next charge re-writes the file?
hi i cant seem to open the downloaded image file can anyone help
cheers
bonjour,
Ce firmware peut-il être installé sur un arnova 7b G2 (écran capacitif) ?
merci de vos réponses
a+
t7t7t7: no it can’t (different hardware)
Works really well, although the microphone seems to be really (really) quiet. Anyone else with the same ?
Hi, exactly one week ago I was given a brand new boxed Arnova 7 G2i, i.e with ICS already installed (had the ICS label on the box). As expected there is no Google Play installed.
I would like to confirm that Kasty custom firmware download (version 0.43) is compatible the 7 G2i devices. As far as I can see it should be – I’d get everything I had before plus Google Play and a rooted device. Right?
Thanks.
That’s correct, our custom firmware will work on the Arnova 7 G2i, as stated in this guide. It will add Google Play, root and more space for the applications.
Cheers.
Excellent news.
Thank you!
Amazing it works
I had a slight scare at the beginning because when I tried to boot the device all I got was a blank, black screen for about one minute before anything displayed up on it.
Big thanks to the everyone who helped develop / support this. You guys are great!
Hi installed the firmware with no problems all works great. Just one thing I want to use vpn with my tablet and the client I installed couldn’t find tun.ko is there a version of tun.ko I can install with this firmware if not I guess I’ll have to downgrade to 2.3 for the time being
Thanks in advance
I don’t know of any at the moment, sorry.
Works perfect..thx guys…Just a lot of reading and kaboom..done
1. Access any content from the SD card is not possible. Example If I play movie from the sd card it got hanged after that I have to close application to solve the issue ( FYI SD card was removed before update the firmware)
2. After drained the battery completely the tablet went to switch off, again we put for the charging that time the tablet not getting on. Once pressed reset button then only it is on. We have faced this issue many times.
If possible please find the solution for the above issues.
First of all, i would thank you for the firmware, very stable, keep it up. This is my first tablet ever, ever since i came across your website, it just made my tab better and better with all the firmwares that you provide for my 7 g2. ics is the best, very stable, now i’m able to play games, that i couldn’t with my gingerbread. I do have one problem though. Just found out that my multitouch is acting strange. Like when i play pes 2012, the controls are all messed up. When i’m using the directional touch in pes, and press b or a for a pass or a long ball, and release my finger, b or a stays pressed. the only way to bring it back to work is to stop touching the screen ( releasing the directional touch ). The same with heavy gunner, shoot with both guns, and you release one gun, it stay pressed. I hope you know what i mean. I’ve been a huge fan of your wesite ever since i had my G2. Do you mind helping me out ? any tips would be usefull, thank you….
where i can dowload pes 2012??
love it but ive been having a problem with my wifi not working. it was this way before i installed ics. it is not turning on it tries then shuts off? im at a loss cant figure out why this is happening
any help would be appreciated. thank you for the ice cream
We have the Archos 7b G2 capicitive here and would like to know if I can flash this on that one too? If not it would be great if it can be ported to the Archos 7b G2 also! They look similar and prbably the hardware is alo very similar. I tried flashing earlier versions of Kasty’s before but that resulted in a non booting tablet. We only can run the Morkamod Honeycomb rom on our 7b G2 but that isn’t always that great and very outdated
Unfortunately, this firmware won’t work on the Arnova 7b G2, different hardware.
Hi, I’ve just installed the firmware, but I can’t turn on wifi. Everytime I switch it on it automatically goes off. any idea? thanks in advanced
I have a simple question, I have an Arnova 7G2 and wish to update the firmware so I can get Google Play, but my question is If I perform the procedure to do the update, and things go wrong for some reason can I put things back to the original firmware from the Arnova site.
Our custom firmware has been tested to work by a few users before we published it and it was verified to work ok. There is also good feedback from others that flashed it. Anyway, if the ICS firmware doesn’t fit your needs you can always flash back the stock firmware from Arnova.
As for flashing a firmware, there is still a risk that the device break due to bad flash memory but it’s very very limited.
Cheers.
wi-fi lost every 5 minutes. somebody knows why?
Hi i buy asphalt 7 in the google play and never dowload
wow , this is awesomely beautiess , no lags good speed great battery life love the ice cream served with root made 7g2 a shiner , had some trouble loading rockchip drivers on my computer but figured it out then the green blinking night and the melody begins ,
thanks a ton for providing this 3 cheers .
Plz remake this to arnova 10G2… If it really works on 7G2 it should really work on 19G2! Waiting for it!
n64oid really works!
The! Best! Firmware ever!! very nice! and smooth!! sorry for my english im from Guatemala Centro America!!