Sowa from archosfans.com has just made a first custom firmware available for the Arnova 8 G2. This custom firmware for the Arnova 8 G2 tablet, brings Android Market and root access to the device.
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We have been informed that this firmware should work only on the Arnova 8 G2 8 Gb model,
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This firmware is specific to the Arnova 8 G2 (8 Gb model) 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. |
Firmware update procedure:
You can also refer to our flashing procedure page for more details.
This first part of the procedure is similar to the one on the Arnova 10, that you can see on this video:
Restoring Arnova 8 G2 default firmware
In case you don’t like this firmware or if you just want to go back to the default stock firmware:- Download AN8G2_stock_update.zip
- Follow the firmware update procedure described earlier in this article
From the custom firmware author
Quoting Sowa, the custom firmware author:Custom ROM For ARNOVA 8G2 [ROOT, Market, YouTube]
All the actions you do at your own risk!
In applying the Custom ROM you lose your warranty.Update: 03.12.2011
Made 2 versions of the Custom ROM.
When you install custom ROM, the settings you saved applications and data. You may need to reconfigure these applications.1. Full version AN8G2_full_crom_eu_m2s
Maintain all system applications, added applications Google, except for the map. Updated Market and ROOT.
Installed as a regular way (copying update.img in the bank vntrenney flash), and through RKBatchUpgrade v.1.4.12. Lite version AN8G2_eazy_crom_eu_m2s
Removed: telephony, living wallpaper, start-up wizard and other minor applications.
Present the updated Market and ROOT.
Installation is similar to claim 1In both versions, slightly altered graphics interface.
Returning to the original firmware with the same method.
User data during installation are removed.
AN8G2_orig_rom (updated)*update.img found in the archive, you must extract before use.
Version 1. 30.11.2011
This ROM is added applications Google, except the map, and ROOT
Removed living wallpaper, phone and startup wizard. Other applications are submitted, as it is.
When setting user data and programs are not affected.
Setting the standard way: copy update.img intrnal flash on and off with usb
agree to the installation.
Download: custom imdgeReturning to the original firmware with the same method.
User data during installation are removed.
Dump the standard ROM
Hi guys
a little late to the party! Firstly , many thanks to the poster and those who work night and day for the benefit of others.
Im having some serious trouble with my G2. before even doing anything, Turning it on, shows up the Arnova logo and then it turn off and the whole thing happens again. Its basically in a booting loop.
So, i thought i would flash it. I followed the instructions, everything worked fine. and i got a success message.
unfortuantely, same thing. same boot looping as i had before the flash.
so then i flashed it again using a different img from Cyanogen.
now it goes past the arnova screen to the CM screen and stays there.
no matter which .img i flash it with, i cant go past the arnova screen.
Can anyone help?
Id really appreciate it!
I got a feeling that maybe the tablet isnt charged enough to boot? because as soon as i detach the usb from the tablet, it turns off.
but its been charging for days now. can the battery give up like this?
Original ROM (AN8G2_orig_rom (updated)) works fine with ARNOVA 8 G2 4Gb CAPACITATIVE?
Tranks
My problem is this: I have a tablet ARNOVA 8 G2 with 4Gb and capacitive screen. I used the “ArcTools” to update to Android 2.3. The process has no error messages, but now my tablet has no sound and the screen flashes.
The Technical Officer Arnova I supplied the official firmware, and can not find any correct firmware.
thanks
P. S.: Sorry for my English
It has been confirmed that Arnova 8 G2 firmware made for the 8 Gb capacitive model do not work on other tablets (resistive or 4 Gb models). Getting the manufacturer firmware should help you to get your tablet to work again. I am not sure I understand if Arnova tech support sent you (or not) a firmware for your specific device.
Cheers.
ellos no me han enviado el firmware original
they have not sent me the original firmware
Can you try to insist in having them post the Arnova 8G2 firmware for tablets with 4 Gb Storage. They have posted firmwares for other G2 devices on their website already: http://arnovatech.com/support/updates.html?country=ua&lang=en&p=3
On our side, we’ll try to get a firmware copy from other users, please check on our forum:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arnova-8-g2/
thank you very much
The original firmware in “Restoring default Arnova 8 G2 firmware”, runs with ARNOVA 8 G2 4GB tablet with capacitive screen?
thanks
I think it wouldn’t work, as custom firmwares for the Arnova 8G2 capacitive 8 Gb do not work on the 4 Gb model… for some reason.
If have flashed a custom firmware and your tablet does not boot anymore that’s worth trying.
I have just followed instructions above, but all I have when I switch on is the black scree with the Arnove logo. when it is plugged into PC I can access the drive or any of the folders. Does anyone know how I can fix this?
The resistive touch don’t work. i tried reflash but contunie in the same. what can i do to fix it??
Looks like the firmware is only valid for 8 Gb, capacitive models. We have had this information just recently and updated the article.
You’ll need to restore the default firmware with Rockchip flashing tool: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/flashing-arnova-g2-rockchip-2918-rockchip-flashing-tool/
This firmware is for 8 GB capacitive models, it probably won’t work.
We’ll update this article when we get hold on a firmware that could help you restore your device.
thanks for responding so fast
i try this firmware [ARN8G2_stock_update] but can’t install using rockchip flashing tool
(X) Load firmware failed!
and copying to sd card, don’t work why to touch screen don’t work
On my Arnova 8 G2 the device says this is not a valid image.
I think i have a capacitive screen, because i can zoom in and out by using to fingers pinch. But I also use a stylus.
I also tried the other download in this article and the image from Morka.
All the same…. “Invalid Image”
I read it works for others. What am I doing wrong?
Are you sure it’s the capacitive version ? The resistive models has dual touch support that is able to catch 2 touch points at the same time. Also capacitive usually don’t accept a stylus, unless it’s a specially designed one. Do you tablet say “Dual Touch” on the box ?
Yes it is a ‘Dual Touch’. Now seeing this in the left bottom corner on the device housing. So I guess I bought a resistive version! hummm.
Is there any other way to get the android market / Google play?
Or do I have to search for apk files?
DT is the resistive version. You can try methods such as this one: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arnova-10-g2-general/android-market-version-3-1-3-100-working-on-unrooted-device/
or wait for a few days til a release a custom firmware for the 8b G2 DT that will have Google Play included. Watch for the news here or in the Arnova 8 G2 forum.http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arnova-8-g2/
ps : when im in system calibration, the screen responds, but the calibration fails teach time
hi admin 🙂
I have a problem with arnova 8g2 dual touch, I played a “temple run” and it shutdown , I try to restart, but the screen does more answers, the system calibration fails, and i can’t acces to the screen and nothing respond… I try all the trick with the reset button … but nothing ,please what I can do ? thank you
works fine in 8G2??
It worked OK when I tried it on my G2, haven’t checked since then, focusing on other devices, at the moment.
Did this firmware as per instructions, works great, however I cannot seem to use Android marketplace, I can load it and search apps but as soon as I click on an app description of any kind, Android marketplace just closes everytime. I get the “the application Market (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. Any ideas why this would happen? The whole reason I used this firmware was to have marketplace? Any ideas please?
love this rom on my ANV 8 g2 except for the apps on my sd card card not showing up sometimes untill 4th reboot , unrealated issue i hope i must have a archos g9 now
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Hello,
i had a problem during the install of the firmware. Now, the tablet does not start. I’m trying to put the original firmware with the Rockship tool, but doesn’t know how to start the device in recovery mode. does anyone have an idea ?
thanks.
Hi there,
it´s been great news, but my Arnovas says it´s not a valid image; any suggestions? I´ve tried both versions, and still the same:(
any advice would be nice…
@admin what about arnova 8 rom? there are a lot of fans waiting since august (1st announced release day) for it and arnova 8 g2 rom is out after a few weeks …
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That’s cool ! How about Arnova 7 G2 🙁
Gotta agree w/ @programmer_94. Anything for us 7 G2 owners?
Thanks!