Help Superpad 2 Flytouch 3 firmware update-Official Releases

[flynewb]

Its me again - it works now again - i had to plug in power cable. It seems if akku is near "empty" it has this problem?! I installed the firmware now twice again with power plugged in and no problems...... regards, Markus

 

[alc112]

I have a doubt:

New update specs:
Model number: disco
Android version: 2.2-20110302
Base band version: unknown
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 zhjun@zhjun-desktop #2
Build number: FRF85B

If my tablet says that under About device means I can run the firmware update and it should work? (I mean, my tablet is reallyt a flytouch III?)
My tablet says all that
Thank you

 

[Nikola.R]

Hi,

some of you guys here wrote that CPU in this tablet is actually not an ARM11. I'd like to be sure about this. It's possible that you made a mistake, and that it does in fact have ARM11 CPU.

If you check out ARM Architecture article on Wikipedia, you'll see that ARM11 family of processors has several architectures. Architectures are named ARMv6, ARMv6T2, ARMv6ZK, ARMv6K.

Regards, Nikola

 

[MrSmith317]

Nikola.R the processor in the FT3 is listed as ARMv6 compatible processor so I do not believe this is a true ARM11 processor. However if there were a way to tell for sure I'd be happy to test that for you.

 

[simon194]

Nikola.R the processor in the FT3 is listed as ARMv6 compatible processor so I do not believe this is a true ARM11 processor. However if there were a way to tell for sure I'd be happy to test that for you.

The only real way to tell which processor is in the tablet is to dismantle it because because as Nikola.R says the ARM11 family of processors come in various architectures including ARMv6 compatible. What apps like Android System Info report is the CPU architecture type not the CPU family.

This is from the ARM website:

"ARM11 Processor Family Features:
Powerful ARMv6 instruction set architecture"
http://www.arm.com/products/processors/classic/arm11/index.php

 

[MrSmith317]

Dismantling isn't out of the question. Especially since I have the feeling that the FT3's "missing" SD/TF port was moved internally. So I'll take it apart, hopefully find the CPU and put this to bed and of course share my pictures of the FT3's guts.

 

[simon194]

Someone posting on android tablets has already dismantled an FT3 and posted some pics. Here is the link: Pix of Inside my dead Flytouch 3

You can see on the first pic that the 2nd SD slot is definitely not present and it has an ARM11 processor (Infotmic X220). Also it highlights (pic 3) how easy it is to upgrade the internal memory because it's only a micro SD card.

 

[MrSmith317]

Someone posting on android tablets has already dismantled an FT3 and posted some pics. Here is the link: Pix of Inside my dead Flytouch 3

You can see on the first pic that the 2nd SD slot is definitely not present and it has an ARM11 processor (Infotmic X220). Also it highlights (pic 3) how easy it is to upgrade the internal memory because it's only a micro SD card.

Simon, thanks for the link. It actually confirmed my suspicion that the 2nd SD slot was moved internal. That being said I may crack mine open anyway and upgrade the internal SD to 8GB and see about increasing the size of the RAMDisk. Also how in the hell did you read the chip type? I can barely make out INFOTMIC on the top of the chip.

 

[simon194]

Simon, thanks for the link. It actually confirmed my suspicion that the 2nd SD slot was moved internal. That being said I may crack mine open anyway and upgrade the internal SD to 8GB and see about increasing the size of the RAMDisk. Also how in the hell did you read the chip type? I can barely make out INFOTMIC on the top of the chip.

I just assumed the poster had given the correct information in his post.

True the 2nd SD slot has moved inside but it now used for the so called 'NAND Flash' for the OS and built in user storage area.

 

[MrSmith317]

I just assumed the poster had given the correct information in his post.

True the 2nd SD slot has moved inside but it now used for the so called 'NAND Flash' for the OS and built in user storage area.

Gotcha. Well I'll be delving into mine when I have some down-time this weekend and I'll add on to the pics. I wonder if I can flip the g-sensor upside down to fix the left/right problem for "tilt" games.

 

[mutari]

Hello everyone,

i am newbie on Flytouch. I bought the Flytouch 3 and i was angry, that the AngryBirds did not work "fast" it was slow. I read this Thread and decided to update with the Firmware from this thread. Installing was successfully, at Optionsmenu i saw sometimes chinese characters but everything worked (Angry Birds did run like it should) - Problem is now, that it hang up after a time and i want to turn it back on - it shakes and does not stop shaking this stays as long i press the reset button. Can anyone help me out with that? Is there an older Firmware, which i can download? Thank you, regards

What firmware came installed on your unit?, What firmware did you upgrade with?
Newest firmware upgrades are at the bottom.
If it is a test firmware it will say so.

 

[mutari]

Moved to first page

 

[cyberbob]

Copied from another url:
Credit goes to Tim.

This seems to be an official firmware update from a vender selling Flytouch 3 Superpad 2.

Flytouch 3 firmware update page.

Thank you for purchasing your tablet PC from me. I am please to be able to offer this update service which will dramatically improve the performance and useability of your flytouch 3 (it was good anyway - now it is awesome!)

You will get :-

Brighter screen

louder speakers

updated market

much faster general performance

better wi-fi performance

better flash performance - (i even got bbc i-player working!)

Youtube - full screen HD - perfect

correct operation of Skype, facebook, Google Maps, Youtube

The list goes on......

Download and save this file to your computer CLICK HERE: http://www.davepallot.com/update_firmware/20110410_Tim2b.zip
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THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE FIRMWARE WHICH WAS PRE INSTALLED ON YOUR DEVICE CAN BE FOUND HERE. http://www.davepallot.com/update_firmware/original flytouch firmware.zip
IF YOU GET IN TROUBLE JUST RE INSTALL THIS FOLLOWING THE SAME PROCEDURE AS ABOVE.

I just updated to this Firmware, the process went very smoothly and took only about ten minute total, including the time spent to download the zip and transfer the files to an SD card. It was well worth the time and effort, and definitely offers some improvements. Highly recommended, thanks to Tim, or Dave Pallot, or whoever was responsible for sharing this with the community. BTW, I just ordered the new 8gb FT3 with the 8000mah battery and another keyboard case from Chinagrabber, and will be "donating" my current FT3 to the wife...

 

[bdizz1e]

I updated to this firmware and am having trouble with obtaining ip address but with tim 2e i had no troubles why

 

[Pitpest]

Being that I am a newbie to Linux OS, I held my breath while following this. BUT IT WORKED!!! And now I am happy that I can move apps to the SD card. Many thanks

 

[cyberbob]

I updated to this firmware and am having trouble with obtaining ip address but with tim 2e i had no troubles why

Initially I did too. My home wireless network is WEP protected, and at first I couldn't get the FT3 with the new firmware update to obtain the IP and connect after entering the WEP code and pressing the "connect" button, which worked flawlessly on the 20110316 firmware that it came with from the factory. What I did was connect to an "open" network first (oddly, some people in my area run their wireless home nets wide open.) then after that I went back & opened up my home network, entered the WEP string, clicked the connect button, and Voila, it obtained the IP and connected with no trouble. I have no idea why this worked for me but it did, and it's worth a try anyhow if all else fails, or perhaps one of the more experienced folks around here has a solution. Good luck.

 

[xerox77]

Ohh Guys,

Sorry, but I am a newbie in the Tablet "business", so maybe my question sounds a bit stupid.

It is really hard for me to differentiate between the different firmwares; official, unofficial, custom, demo, final, etc...
I have already Tim's 2e, so should I update it to 2b (which sounds for me downgrade), or what is the reason why it is posted now?

 

[belledee]

Hi, i installed the Maps app from the bundle apps from the latest firmware but the writings are in Chinese...anybody knows how to change it to english?

 

[uscool]

hi, confused here getting Flytouch 3 Superpad 2 should arrive next week, what is the latest firmware here ?

20110410_Tim2b.zip

or

20110416-Tim3a.zip

seems its Tim3a but only link to Tim3b on first page ??

Thanks

 

[SURFThru]

Thanks for posting the original stock ROM ! !

 

[boblan22]

Hi. I purchased a SuperPad III that arrived 2 days ago.

The power adapter stopped working after just one day but I have spare that I could use.

The real big problem I have is the G-sensors are messed up. I works when you rotate the home screen but not for games like Labrinyth and racing games - I think the axis are reverse.

Does anyone have the same experience and what is the fix?

@hha123
Hey mine too I just only using my tablet for one day and the power adapter stopped working too. it sucks coz i need to buy a new one for $30.

 

[mutari]

hi, confused here getting Flytouch 3 Superpad 2 should arrive next week, what is the latest firmware here ?

20110410_Tim2b.zip

or

20110416-Tim3a.zip

seems its Tim3a but only link to Tim3b on first page ??

Thanks

Tim2b is his "Official Firmware update"

Tim3a and Tim2e = are Modded Roms (Rooted)
Which means he is improving the firmware and is not yet "Official".

 

[mysticav]

Hi.

I just bought a "SuperPad III" With 8GB ROM (Some people call it "Flytouch 4")

I need to know if this firmware also applies to this model.

Thanks.

 

[Roidz99]

it does, i have the same device as you and i succesfully installed tims 3a rom.

It is a great improvement !

 

[DuskWolf]

Hey guys, Im having a small problem with my FT3... I read the tutorial on how to update the firmware and it seems to be working for everyone... but me.

After I extract the files (Using the 4/16/2011 ROM from Tim) to the root directory to my 16GB SD card, I turn it off just as the tutorial tells me to but as it turns off it completely dismounts the SD card and doesnt remount it until its at the android home screen after boot. Can any of you more experienced android users please tell me if Im doing/did anything wrong?

I suspect that I cant update via SD card but I wanted to make sure.