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[ ROM ] Pipo M9 pro custom root Android 4.2.2 firmware (2013/07/31)

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2013/08/06 - 18:13

Here is an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean rooted firmware for the PiPO M9 PRO (aka Max-M9pro) new tablet hardware that is equipped with a GPS . This firmware is designed for the model without 3G module, it is based on latest official update dated 2013/07/31.

(update_M9_pro_NO3G_20130731.zip)

Build information:

Kernel: Linux version 3.0.36+ (root@alex-System-Product-Name) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #241 SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 24 15:43:55 CST 2013

Android 4.2.2 JB: rk30sdk/rk30sdk/rk30sdk:4.2.2/JDQ39/eng.root.20130725.154545:eng/opinions-on-teclast-p90hdst-keys

Custom firmware features:

root with latest SuperSU version 1.51 (free version)
removed most Chinese and unnecessary applications, removed Certificate Center asking for product key
Google Play Store fixes so more application are visible/compatible
updated busybox v1.21.0.git (2012-11-29)
Unix like init.d boot scripts support, more details on init.d scripts here
changed permissions on external sdcard to allow write access
increased space for applications (/data partition) to 4 GB

Download: kasty-pipo-m9_pro-422-20130731-rooted4.zip

Flash with Rockchip Batch Tool version 1.7, use Restore button.

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2013/08/07 - 16:15

Hey!

Thanks a lot for this! I just received my PIPO M9 Pro today and am keen to root! At work at the mo, but will try this out later.

Thanks again!

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2013/08/14 - 14:40

Thanks Mate for such a great share!!! Downloading now. I recieved my pipo m9 pro today. It's got lags. I hope this ROM fix those lags.

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2013/08/15 - 06:03

Thanks for sharing. I had a couple questions for you by comparing another rom that I came across in the FreakTab forums (RileyROM). Yours is almost 2x bigger. I was curious why. Also, you indicate that the /data partition is limited to 4GB. The other rom allows for 2, 4, 6 and 8GB options. Is there any reason you picked 4GB with no options to change it? I haven't tried either rom yet, but these questions were nagging me. Thanks in advance for the help!

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2013/08/15 - 13:26

Pls can you explain to this / The other rom allows for 2, 4, 6 and 8GB options. / Is it before or flash elected by after flash .... Give details to explain this here to know all ...

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2013/08/15 - 13:46

byt said
Pls can you explain to this / The other rom allows for 2, 4, 6 and 8GB options. / Is it before or flash elected by after flash .... Give details to explain this here to know all ...

If you read the OP, you will notice that it states "increased space for applications (/data partition) to 4 GB". The options I mentioned relate to the /data partition. The question is posed to the OP, however, so if you don't understand that's not a problem, because it's relevant to the actual flashing of the rom. Unless, you happened to be the creator of this rom... Anyway, the before/after question is a bit weird, because it's a situation that arises during and after the flashing of the rom. You obviously wouldn't have a /data partition of any of these sizes from this rom...until you flash this rom. Assuming you are coming from a previous rom, then the size of your /data partition would be whatever it is...and it's completely unrelated to and irrelevant with the /data partition size in this rom.

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2013/08/16 - 00:45

whatisit said
Thanks for sharing. I had a couple questions for you by comparing another rom that I came across in the FreakTab forums (RileyROM). Yours is almost 2x bigger. I was curious why. Also, you indicate that the /data partition is limited to 4GB. The other rom allows for 2, 4, 6 and 8GB options. Is there any reason you picked 4GB with no options to change it? I haven't tried either rom yet, but these questions were nagging me. Thanks in advance for the help!

I haven't checked the other firmware you are mentioning, but the size difference usually come from a different method of packaging the firmware.

Our custom firmware comes with 4 GB space for /data partition as it's the space size requested by the majority of users. There's no one size fits all, but it's a good combo given the flash storage available on the M9 pro and the requirements of Android apps. I'll even consider offering more apps storage space options if users need it.

Cheers.

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2013/08/16 - 00:55

Cool, thanks for the input. I have yet to run out of /data space, however, with the ability to use an external card, I personally wouldn't mind that it eats up a lot of the free space. Increasing /data would probably be useful for people installing a lot (or very large) games, although there could be other reasons.

One other question - Flashing back and forth between this and another rom (either custom or stock)...any issues? Or does it work just fine?

Edit: Is it possible to change the initial splash screen? I know how to change the bootanimation.zip file, but was wondering if the splash screen can also be changed. Thanks!

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2013/08/18 - 22:29

Is this compatible with multi windows ? Have you considered including multi windows ?

I was thinking as per

http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2013/08/07/the-multi-window-system-of-android-4-2-2-comes-to-tablets-pipo-m9prom9pro-3g/#.UhEu9ZKshcY

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2013/08/19 - 09:37

This firmware should support multi-windows, I can't check to confirm as I don't have a Pipo M9 PRO.

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2013/08/23 - 13:11

I have succesfully root the RileyRom 1.2 on my Pipo M9 pro.
The wifi reception is now really bad, only 2 meters en the wifi reception drops time after time. I had with the stock rom much beter reception and stability.
What can I do to fix this?
Everytime when I reboot the tabelt ticks 3 times. Is this normal?

Overall the RileyRom has improved the tabelt a lot.

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2013/08/26 - 18:40

New firmware update posted:

http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/pipo-max-m9/pipo-m9-pro-custom-root-android-4-2-2-firmware-20130822/#p28719