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X10 AirPad Android Tablet => AirPad General Discussions => Topic started by: X10 Repair Depot on March 12, 2012, 07:03:13 PM

Title: AirPad XL Image
Post by: X10 Repair Depot on March 12, 2012, 07:03:13 PM
These instructions and the image files are designed only for the Airpad XL. This unit is labeled CM008 on the back cover of the unit. Do not attempt to install this software on any other unit.

By updating the operating system you will loose all data and apps. Backup everything before proceeding.


NOTE: This is the version that was originally installed on the AirPad XL. It should only be used to recover a non-working unit.

This is a link to the the image file:

THIS LINK HAS BEEN CORRECTED, AND IS THE PROPER FIRMWARE FOR THE XL
ftp.x10.com/pub/applications/airpad_xl_cm008-0107.rar (http://ftp.x10.com/pub/applications/airpad_xl_cm008-0107.rar)

Use the instructions listed in this thread to install it:

http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=26336.0 (http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=26336.0)
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: android7.ip on March 12, 2012, 07:58:55 PM
Just want to double check.  You mentioned that the firmware is for the CM008, which is the Airpad XL 10 inch tablet.  However, the file name on the link you posted is airpad_7p_cm007_ICS.20120307.rar, and the instructions link points to the instruction for the 7p upgrade.

Are these the correct file and instructions for the XL 10 inch tablet?

Thanks
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cyphon on March 12, 2012, 08:15:30 PM
I was on 4.0.1 from the manufacturer's website.  Which we all know is very buggy.  I attempted to roll back to this release to get back to factory config.  However, after applying the update, I cannot get any display.  I can see the screen turn on (back light) but no display. Tried multiple times.  Everything indicates that it was applied successfully.  I also have consurns about the version, since the filename indicates this is ICS and not Gingerbread.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: gjf on March 12, 2012, 10:29:41 PM
I think the link to the XL firmware should be what I found below?
Can X10 repair Depot comfirm this link?


http://ftp.x10.com/pub/applications/airpad_xl_cm008-0107.rar

GJF
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: X10 Repair Depot on March 13, 2012, 08:01:24 AM
All,

Thanks for catching that bad link, and I appologize to anybody that installed it. The link in the first post has been corrected.




I was on 4.0.1 from the manufacturer's website.  Which we all know is very buggy.  I attempted to roll back to this release to get back to factory config.  However, after applying the update, I cannot get any display.  I can see the screen turn on (back light) but no display. Tried multiple times.  Everything indicates that it was applied successfully.  I also have consurns about the version, since the filename indicates this is ICS and not Gingerbread.

Cyphon,

Download and install firmware in the corrected link, and your unit should be up and running again. If you have any problems, please let me know.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cyphon on March 13, 2012, 10:08:31 AM
Just installed corrected firmware.  successfully flashed back to factory defaults.  Thanks.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cfree1961 on March 28, 2012, 06:58:46 AM
I bought my AIRPADXL the first week of Feb 2012 followed the instructions step by step rom says it did the upgrade over write but when all said and done it went and booted into gingerbread 2.3.4 any ideas? or is this not for my unit?? B:(
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cjhallx on March 28, 2012, 07:22:30 AM
I bought my AIRPADXL the first week of Feb 2012 followed the instructions step by step rom says it did the upgrade over write but when all said and done it went and booted into gingerbread 2.3.4 any ideas? or is this not for my unit?? B:(

Please read posts carefully. You possibly did not see this part and i quote:

NOTE: This is the version that was originally installed on the AirPad XL. It should only be used to recover a non-working unit.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cfree1961 on March 28, 2012, 10:55:47 AM
Miss read sorry! but thank YOU for the heads up!!  ;D
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: daldude on April 14, 2012, 11:05:47 PM
So then this file is for Ginger Bread 2.3.4 for the Airpad XL so one can restore back to Android 2.3.4 if they find that ICS does not work for them on their Airpad XL due to older Apps not being compatible with ICS or if they have Flash Video issues with ICS?  >*<
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: X10 Repair Depot on April 15, 2012, 07:30:33 AM
So then this file is for Ginger Bread 2.3.4 for the Airpad XL so one can restore back to Android 2.3.4 if they find that ICS does not work for them on their Airpad XL due to older Apps not being compatible with ICS or if they have Flash Video issues with ICS? 

yes
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Jimdi on May 21, 2012, 10:59:25 AM
A note I discovered on my computer running vista - -

When I install the Livesuit system and drivers per the instructions above -
and then do the "plug usb in and hit power button 8 times in 5 seconds" I can hear the driver "tone" in windows saying the device is connected... BUT the format option never opens.

I discovered that if you Start Livesuit before you plug in the USB cable in, and then do the 8 power button presses in 5 seoncds - THEN the window opens with the format command.

This may be a bug in Vista - or It may just be my computer - but it's something to try if your computer doesn't bring up the "format" command automatically.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: hairface on May 21, 2012, 03:31:34 PM
Jimdi,

It is the same on windows 7
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: daldude on May 21, 2012, 04:30:51 PM
A note I discovered on my computer running vista - -

When I install the Livesuit system and drivers per the instructions above -
and then do the "plug usb in and hit power button 8 times in 5 seconds" I can hear the driver "tone" in windows saying the device is connected... BUT the format option never opens.

I discovered that if you Start Livesuit before you plug in the USB cable in, and then do the 8 power button presses in 5 seoncds - THEN the window opens with the format command.

This may be a bug in Vista - or It may just be my computer - but it's something to try if your computer doesn't bring up the "format" command automatically.

That is the way you are supposed to do it according to the instructions, you have to have livesuit running before you do the hold volume + button and mash power 8 times.
That is how I did it in XP and if I did the volume power button thing first and then ran livesuite it did not work.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Jimdi on May 22, 2012, 02:46:32 PM
I guess there was some confusion because the instructions were broken over two entries.  One with Livesuit, one with plugging in the USB.
It probably would have been cleaner to start with 2nd section USB with a line that says - "after you insure livesuit is running, and you have selected your img file - then you are ready to proceed with plugging in the usb.

When I go back and re-read it - it is more obvious - but I did miss it the first time -


Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: IPS on May 31, 2012, 05:55:11 PM
Daldude

You wrot that,
" So then this file is for Ginger Bread 2.3.4 for the Airpad XL so one can restore back to Android 2.3.4 if they find that ICS does not work

for them on their Airpad XL due to older Apps not being compatible with ICS or if they have Flash Video issues with ICS?"

So what is the difference between gb 2.3.4 and Android 2.3.4??

IPS
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: hairface on May 31, 2012, 06:01:32 PM
they r the same

GingerBread is the OS version name for 2.3.X
Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) is for 4.0.X

they r all Android

H
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: joefran on July 17, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Does anyone have accurate info on the upgrade for the Airpad X Model CM008 I am now running on Android version 2.3.4. I tried tech support and got no good info. I see post saying it may me another brand hard to believe they did not right a auto update in the original software.

Thanks
Joe
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: cjhallx on July 17, 2012, 08:12:36 PM
Search the forum. There are plenty of posts as to where you can get updates from the REAL maker of the MID as well as a modified version with Bluetooth support.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Al Mundy on August 04, 2012, 09:06:09 PM
I just picked up a used AirpadX and it's a model CM005. Is it safe to assume that the ICS update will not work on this one? Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: X10 Repair Depot on August 06, 2012, 08:05:19 AM
I just picked up a used AirpadX and it's a model CM005. Is it safe to assume that the ICS update will not work on this one? Thanks in advance.

The X and the XL are two different units and the firmware is not interchangeable. The Airpad X is a Zenithink C91. If you do a Google search you will be able to find the ISC firmware for the unit.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Al Mundy on August 07, 2012, 03:17:20 AM
Thank you so much for the input! I'll go look for the update. So far I'm really impressed with this tablet. It has a lot of bang for the buck
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: daldude on December 28, 2013, 07:56:38 PM
Where can I download the Live Suite program? I tries the link provided and it goes to X10s Webpage where they sell their products.
I have windows 7 64 bit if that makes any difference.

I thought I had live suite but can't seem to find it or when I thought I tried to run what I thought Live Suite I got an error message about somet file or driver missing or something.

I need to re flash my Airpad Xl because I keep getting a Damaged SD card error referring to the internal memory for saving files. The system memory (the 1gb memory it used to install programs and manage cache and system memory to run the programs)  is ok. I did a Format System in recovery mode so now it won't boot any more so I have to re flash it to get the system back.
I do have the Firmware files for ICS.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Tuicemen on December 29, 2013, 09:06:58 AM
I believe I have a copy of live suite somewhere.
I'll put it on my server and post a link to it if I find it.
 >!
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: Tuicemen on January 01, 2014, 10:06:32 AM
You in luck I have a copy of live suite and it is the 64bit version. ;)
I've placed it on my server hope this helps! LiveSuit_W7_64BIT.zip (http://tuicemen.com/downloads/LiveSuit_W7_64BIT.zip)
 >!
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: daldude on January 13, 2014, 11:37:22 AM
Thanks I'll try it and hope it works just hope my computer did not get messed up and is missing some kind of dll or driver that will prevent Live Suite from installing. I have to reboot to Windows 7 first I usually run Linux.


I did not get a notice that you posted a second reply for for some reason I have it set to always notify me of any new replies, good thing I desided to check to see if any more replies were posted to my message.



You in luck I have a copy of live suite and it is the 64bit version. ;)
I've placed it on my server hope this helps! LiveSuit_W7_64BIT.zip (http://tuicemen.com/downloads/LiveSuit_W7_64BIT.zip)
 >!
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: daldude on January 13, 2014, 04:39:50 PM
I installed the CyanogenMod9 image and applied the Install cm9_nightly_20120721.zip then gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip then AirpadXL_compatibility_1.2.0.zip but can't find the file manager. Where did it go? I downloaded a file manager from the App Store but it's not the one that came with the AirpadXL when it had GB on it and I thought the first time I installed ICS CyanogenMod9 it had a file manager. My Asus Transformer Infinity came with the same file manager that The AirpadXL GB came with.
Title: Re: AirPad XL Image
Post by: BuBuSpidecky on September 29, 2014, 08:57:40 PM
Ready for Kit-Kat?!!!

I've been very happy with JB (4.1.1), but I'm putting a Kit-Kat image through the paces. But from what I have seen so far, the JB (4.1.1) is just fine on the Airpad XL.

Will Let all know if it passes my tests.

Cheers,
BuBu