This page lists the firmwares made available by Arnova for their products thru the Support/Downloads section on their website. If you are looking to get Google Play (formerly Android Market) on your tablet, please refer to our custom firmware section.
Latest firmware updates
- 2012/09/26: Arnova Childpad (capacitive model with Alvin UI) firmware now available on Arnova website- 2012/11/07: Arnova 10d G3 firmwares now available on Arnova website
- 2012/07/12: Arnova 7b G3 and Arnova 8 G3 firmwares now available on Arnova website
- 2012/06/22: Arnova Childpad (resistive model) firmware now available on Arnova website
This release is the first public firmware made available for an Arnova G3 device. It will hopefully fix some problems we reported with the parent control software.
- 2012/05/02: Arnova 7b G2 firmware (capacitive model) now available on Arnova website
Arnova did not even mention which model (resistive or capacitive) tablet was concerned by this update, we have verified it’s for the capacitive model, don’t use it on a resistive Dual Touch (7b G2 DT).
Arnova 7e G2 DT (Dual Touch) firmware now available on Arnova website
- 2012/05/02: Arnova 8 G2 and Arnova 8 G2 DT firmwares now available on Arnova website
Available firmwares for Arnova tablets
Arnova G3 and Arnova Childpad firmwares
| Release date | Firmware file | Version info Release notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | November 7, 2012 | ARNOVA_10d_G3_20121031.zip | |
 | September 26, 2012 | update.img | |
| June 21, 2012 | update.img | |
 | July 12, 2012 | update.img | |
 | July 12, 2012 | update.img |
Arnova G2 firmware updates
| Release date | Firmware file | Version info Release notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | October 10, 2011 | update.img | |
| February 10, 2012 | update.img | |
 | January 4, 2012 | update.img | Version 2011.12.13 Support for ARCHOS G9 3G Stick (via USB host cable) Flash™ 11.1 compatible Minor bugs fixed |
 | December 29, 2011 | update.img | Version 2011.12.29 Initial firmware release A70HT3 V1.0.9 eng.root.20111229.084305 |
 | December 22, 2011 | update.img | Version 2011.12.22 Initial firmware release |
 | December 13, 2011 | update.img | Version 2011.12.13 Initial firmware release |
| December 26, 2011 | update.img | Version 2011.12.26 Initial firmware release |
Older Arnova (Gen1) firmware updates
| Release date | Firmware file | Version info Release notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | July 18, 2011 | update.img | |
 | November 23, 2011 | update.img | Firmware version 1.0.3 Build number V0.18.ECLAIR.eng.root.20110920.174256 |
 | July 18, 2011 | update.img | |
 | November 17, 2011 | update.img | |
 | July 18, 2011 | update.img |
To update your firmware, you can use the procedure, as detailed on Arnova’s website or using Rockchip flashing tools.
Custom firmware with Google Play for your Arnova G1, Arnova G2, Arnova G3 tablet
If you are looking for a custom firmware to install Google Play (formerly Android Market) on your Arnova G1, Arnova G2 or Arnova G3 tablet, please refer to the “Tablets” menu above to find your device in the list, so you will access the custom firmware.
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I am tested this Arnova 7b G2 (capacitive model) but not work (touch screen not work)
i need this Arnova 7b G2 DT (resistive) for test agine or stock firmwares from the manufacturer.
plz help me.
please give me firmware arnova 9 g3
Hey I have an Arnova 10 g2 tablet and I installed the firmware and it stopped working. What gives? It won’t boot past Arnova screen or anything please help.
I have a ChildPad without firmware in front of me. How do I know if it is capacitive or resistive? Do I have to download both gigantic firmwares from your slow server?
There is no visual difference in your table.
Thank you (for an answer and for wasting my time downloading both).
Because it is so confusing, the people download from third person websites, maybe introducing virii into their system.
hello there arnova čildpad and I want to install Google il play when ukłuć rkandroid tool I am writing to no drivers or use
Arnova 10b for new firmware
Для Arnova 10b прошивку посоветуйтею
u have firmwares for 9 g2 ?
Please check our forum.
Arnova 8 G2 (capacitive model) & Arnova 8 G2 DT (resistive)
this same firmwar
where is deff !!!!
i need frimwar for my tablet
Arnova 8 G2 dual touch with 4 gb capacity
model: an8g2dt
i am tested this Arnova 8 G2 (capacitive model) but not work (touch screen not work)
i need this Arnova 8 G2 DT (resistive) for test agine
plz help me
Check check our forum, there is a specific firmware available for the Arnova 8 G2 Dual Touch (DT) resistive model.
thanks but give me link plz
am tested this irmware
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/google-play-store-market-root-arnova-8bg2-dt-ez-custom-firmware/
am choos manual way
but not work when chose upgrade frimware with Rockchip_Batch_Tool_v1.5
show this message
download frimware faild
I have tried to access Google Play with my new Arnova ChildPad tablet (capacitive display), model number: AN7DG3 by updating a new firmware via these web pages (a firmware package -> kasty-arnchilpadc-40-04.zip.
Problem: unfortunately after flash-operation, display has freezed, cannot make any touch commands from it. I have also tried to flash back an original image but without success.
Now I have new ChildPad tablet which is not working any more
Any tips, what I can do?
Please check the ChildPad section in our forum, there is a firmware update that you should be able to flash to restore your device.
Hello,
I have the same problem. When I restore my device with the firmware on the Arnova site (the one with Alvin), my Wifi doesn’t work anymore (it switches itself off automatically).
Looks like I’m stuck. When I install any Google Play supporting version, my touch screen doesn’t work anymore and when I try to restore it my wifi is gone.
Apparently I have another (capacitive) Child Pad then the one with Alvin
Any help would be appreciated!
Tim
Hello.
How have you do to restore your CHILDPAD ?
I can not access to her in recovery mode due to USB DRIVER no accepted.
Have you a solution ?
Thanks.
Antoine
Hello
I downloaded this
http://arnovatech.com/support/firmware/3/arnovachildpadalvincapacitive/120926/update.img
and used Rockchip and it run jet
But I can’t install custom becouse touchpanel don’t work
Some suggstion?
Please check the ChildPad section on our forum, there is a newer custom firmware for the touch panel issue.
Cheers.
Well
I installed “kasty-arnchilpadc-40-050f-2G” and touchpanel works jet and I have GooglePlay working
I will to test it
Thanks
Maybe update list with new childpad update?
http://arnovatech.com/support/firmware/3/arnovachildpadalvincapacitive/120926/update.img
What about support for google play with Arnova 8 G3? The available firmware update does not support it.
We have a custom firmware with Google Play support, currently under tests, please check our Arnova 8 G3 forum: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/arnova-8-g3/
Can someone please tell me how to get the android market on the 10b g2? I cant seem to find a clear answer anywhere.
is it possible to get a copy of the original Arnova 9 G2 firmware? I have e-mailed Arnova through the support website but they have not replied.
Hi! I have recently installed a new firmware into my arnova 9 G2 with Android 4.04, but is very unstable, it often crashes, etc. So, i decided to reinstall the original 9 G2 firmware, but it is not available through the support website. Did you get a copy of it? If so, can you tell or help me to get it? Many thanks.
You should be able to use a stock dump that was made by a user on our forum, you can download it from here:
AN9G2_stock_dump_20111118.zip
Cheers.
I want the real Android market!!!!!! I have arnova 10b G2. Lots of forums sound like I can download it, however, I’m getting the message that there is missing ID. URI? Help.
I just updated the firmware on my new Arnova 10 G2 tablet w/ that offered @ the Arnova website. The process was fast, it did erase the OS & install the updated one. I lost all my games that came w/ the Tablet that were included when I bought it last week. Now I’m wishing I hadn’t updated the firmware.
My Videos & gallery pictures were saved though.
It also appears that its using less RAM now too.
From what I have seen using this updated firmware for these past 12 days…
IT is buggy as heck.
I would not suggest updating ones firmware w/ this one.
*Last night trying to download & install using the “AppsLib” to Dl I kept getting the “make sure you have free space & try again – download unsuccessful” popup messages.
I checked & found that I have: Nand flash- 2.7GB free, SD card – 14.62GB free, Internal storage – 178MB free. So I dumped a 70.4MB video & copied the music folder to the SD drive then went back & deleted the songs from the onboard music folder.
Tried to Dl the files again & received the same warnings.
*The home button doesn’t work very well anymore.
What has changed for arnova 10g2? Wht kind of software version is this? 2.3.4? 2.3.5?..
Waiting for the answer:))
Any changelog for November 17, 2011 on arnova 10???
Unfortunately Arnova never published their changelog ;(
I updated my Arnova 10b to Froyo but the camera doesn’t work now. Is there a fix for this?
Thankyou
A custom firmware update will fix that. No release date set for the moment.
I would like to know this as well. One thing that I DID notice was the keyboard change (originally some numbers were missing as (1,2,missing, 4, 5, missing 6-9, 0) “hard pressed” but now the full range of 1-9,0 is displayed)… so there are probably other changes as well.
What I dont understand is why when I check About device, the android version is still 2.3.1… Does any one know how to update to 2.3.4 ???
Amazing! However, what´s the big difference between the old and new firmware? I mean as in speed and stability, since it´s clear that the new firmware erases everything. Is it worth installing? Or doesn´t it make a difference?
Link is incorrect for Arnova 10 G2, this is the correct one: http://arnovatech.com/support/firmware/2/arnova10g2/111010/update.img
Thanks for letting us know, the link is now corrected.
Well – I’ve tried several firmware updates for this Tablet and are ending up with:
The original Firmware from Arnovo – Ain’t got libapops – so not possible to install any apps.
Using EZ firmware – Keeps freezing constantly – and many apps are not working at all!
Mostly I’m needing a stable tablet – where I can use the different options foir work associated !
What is the latest Stable firmaware for a Arnova 10 G2 tablet???? With the options of downloading and using Apps
How do i install this? ive just flashed a arnova 10 g2 and i now cant get on the internet, how do i reset it? cheers Rick
anyone updated the Arnova 10 yet ?
are there any changes ?
i have the custom android 2.2 from this (great) site .
which works fine for me (some bugs)
should i update firmware ?
NOT obviously nothing change, always as much imcompatibilite with flash, youtube, and +.
I copied the file over and my system asked if i wanted to install the new firmware and I hit yes. My Arnova 10 was plugged into DC power as well. It shut down and it’s been 2.5 hours now and it still hasn’t come back up. The red light is on showing that it’s charging but I can’t get it to boot back up. Any suggestions?
Sorry… forgot about the reset button.
@admin: is there a way I can talk to one of the devs?
Please email me.
Sorry, but we don’t have any contact with Arnova devs. (which are probably coming for another manufacturer in China)
No comprendo cual es la diferencia tengo la arnova 10 y actualice el firmware, pero no noto ningun cambio
hombre, alguien en castellano!!!! lo has actualizado?? pero tienes el 2.2 o el 2.1.?? yo tengo el 2.2. y no me atrevo, a ver si me va a volver al 2.1.
Compa, yo actualice y te doy los datos
numero de modelo a101b
version de firmware 3.9.8
version kernel 2.6.25
Entonces, la actualización no es a froyo? Vale la pena o no?
Nothing chanege….on Arnova 8 still FW version number on 1.0.3
tengo instalado vuestro froyo, en arnova 10. merece la pena este oficial. o será volver al 2.1?
Thanks
I’ve bought the device in Mediamarkt. Do you know if they release some firmware with root.
I have the Arnova 10B, I am hopeful that there will be a rooting firmware shortly. Any update on 2.2 or CM7?
yo tengo instalado el froyo, 2.2. y va muy bien. si alguna vez se bloquea la pantalla. alfiler en el agujerito, y sigue perfecta.
Thanks
How could I know if I have the last firmware?
Arnova web site does not show version or changelog for the firmwares, so this won’t be easy.
You can eventually rely on the firmware build date from the Settings / About menu and compare it with Arnova firmware release date, but this gives just an idea.
Many thanks!!!
But this is a update or is the official firmware that now is running on the Arnova models?
These are the stock firmwares from the manufacturer.
They could be the same version or updates from what you have installed by default on your device, depending on when you got it.