The Arnova 9 G2 is a great 9.7″ inches IPS screen tablet that still runs on the outdated Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. We’ve heard from Italian users on androidiani.com forum about some Arnova 9 G2 devices now sold with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.
Update 2012/05/15: Arnova 9 G2i (ICS model) firmware is confirmed to work on the regular Arnova 9 G2 (running Android 2.3 Gingerbread)
A custom (read unofficial) firmware for ICS installation on Arnova 9 G2 models will be released soon.
Coincidentally, an Arnova 9 G2i is recently being listed in the supported devices in Appslib, Archos own Marketplace.
Arnova 9 G2 and 9 G3 family on Appslib: Arnova 9 G3, Arnova 9 G2i, Arnova 9 G2, Arnova 9 G2 CD
Does the “new” Arnova 9 G2 running ICS have the same hardware has the Arnova 9 G2, can we install the ICS firmware on the existing 9 G2 running Gingerbread ? Please check back our site and forum for some answers soon 
As the Arnova 9 G2 prices are going down, the updated 9 G2 model may be an economical alternative to the new Arnova 9 G3 update which offers 1 Gb of RAM and Android 4.0 ICS.
Arnova 9 G3 Settings / About screen from col2802
Thanks to globula_neagra for the tip.
 9.7 inches capacitive IPS 5 points screen, Rockchip 2918 CPU, 512 MB RAM, Android 2.3 |  | AMAZON USA | $ 95 |  | AMAZON UK | £ 34.99 |  | AMAZON FR | 110 EUR |
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My Arnova 9G2i is not recognised by my PC – running Windows XP – my android mobile phone connects OK so any suggestions?
recovery mode for me no work
hi
plz i need install yahoo messenger in Arnova 9G2
Hello, I have istalled ICS on my arnova 9 G2, it’s good, just a problem, the videos on youtube or other similar site work but when i put fullscreen, only sound work : no videos, there is a black screen with sound. I have installed adobe flash 10.3 then 11 but the problem is still here.
Do you have the same problem? What is the solution?
Thanks.
Have you tried with Youtube application (that you can get from Google Play Store) ?
Play store says it is not compatible with my tablet is named : “unknow AN9G2I”.
But I instaled daily motion application and videos works fine.
Any idea?
i have istalled ICS on my arnova 9 G2 , but after installation my tablet is unable to restart and totally blank
plz help
thanks
A corrected firmware has been uploaded, please download the file again and reflash it and you should be fine.
I bought an Arnova 9G2 yesterday, and it comes with ICS. It runs very smooth. There is only one problem now, getting the Google apps on it…
You may find something interesting here: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arnova-9-g2/arnova-9-g2-android-4-0-ics-custom-firmware-with-google-play/
Hi Sublimo, Did you ever get a reply to your query and get google play installed, I too bought an Arnova 9G2 with 4.0 ICS already installed but need to knpw whether to use the ICS/GOOGLE PLAY/ FACE LOCK firmware update
The ROM works! It is ICS. I am not allowed to post links here but I now have a FULLY ROOTED 9G2 ICS ROM available. I am going to see if I can port this to other Arnova Tablets. I doubt it will work though as the Kernel could be a problem.
Why do all the support poeple at UK and US call in numbers deny this ROM exists? They flat out say Arnova is NOT releasing a ROM for the 9G2 with ICS. Seems Archos support (who supports Arnova customers) is not well informed. All I can tell them is I have it IN HAND. Seems like Arnova and Archos needs to get thier act together so the support people do not sound like idiots……
Bob
Bob,
Well, I think they are sort of right. There is a so-called “Special Edition” of the Arnova 9G2 which runs Android 4.0 ICS. This ROM will not be officially downloadable for the Gingerbread Arnova 9G2 models, but will be made available by you(you added root, from what I read now
) and Arctablet. The ROM can be easily installe with help of RKFlashingtool, but it is still not officially supported by Archos Group. Actually, their support people don’t sound that stupid, the question is why it should go this way.
I have this ROM in hand. It boots on my 10G2. So it is not hardware dependant. Of course the screen does not work but it does boot! Expect custom ROMs from me on this today as I now have a ROM dump in hand..
That´s amazing Bob! Hopefully you can find a way to get to work on the 10G2, so that we can finally settle down with a good, stable rom for our 10G2´s and we won´t have to switch roms constantly!
Keep up the good work my man! It is much appreciated! 
When realease the ICS for the 9 G2? I want it!
if the 9i G2 is the same of the 9 G2…
Just change the firmware for all 9 G2 ?
i do not view the Arnova 9G2i on the appslib but it see the 9 and 10 G3
I have e-mailed the customers services of Arnova to ask if they are planning on a release of ICS for the Arnova 9G2. Will let you know if I get a response from them.
Thanks for your feedback, looking forward an answer