Help Upgrading android software version?

[android bugger]

Can someone tell me how to do it? Software update don't work.
Do you need to download it on a computer first?
Or you can do it in the device itself?

Take note.. I'm using a supermarket cheapo like mikedt just said...

Device: ALPS Polaroid MID0704 , PLR IP holdings

 

[dontpanicbobby]

Yes you need to download it to your computer first. Here's a link to the firmware currently available for Polaroid Tablets.

 

[android bugger]

Like I said in another thread, my computer is broken!!!!!!!

 

[mikedt]

You should be able to download and save it on the tablet itself using the browser. Then reboot to recovery, and flash it.

 

[android bugger]

You should be able to download and save it on the tablet itself using the browser. Then reboot to recovery, and flash it.

But how? I tried pressing multiple buttons but didn't help ...

 

[mikedt]

Tried power and volume-down together, for about 10 seconds?

 

[android bugger]

Tried power and volume-down together, for about 10 seconds?

Nope, just showed me an LCD test screen to test camera, sounds,LCD etc.

 

[android bugger]

And how do you flash it?

 

[mikedt]

Nope, just showed me an LCD test screen to test camera, sounds,LCD etc.

OK some devices are like that. It sounds like you've done the right things, but the tablet apparently only has test diagnostics and not any way of flashing its own firmware. And for those devices you definitely do need a PC with Windows to flash the firmware using a manufacturer's software tool. And therein lies a problem, we don't know who made this tablet It's NOT Alps, they only made the touch-screen. And searching "MID0704" on baidu.com (Chinese search) doesn't come up with anything useful. And even if you have the correct flashing tool, it's often in Chinese.

Good luck!

 

[android bugger]

Mikedt, your right!!!! I read my tab's box and found out this message:

"Polaroid,Polaroid and pixel,Polaroid Classic border logo and Polaroid Color Spectrum are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, does not manufacture this product or provide any Manufacturer's warranty or support."

It also says:

Imported by Market Maker Brand Licensing. Made in P.R.C.

 

[mikedt]

"Made in P.R.C." that's a little bit unusual for modern products, usually it's just "Made in China" for products that were manufacturered in the mainland these days.

The original Polaroid company that made instant film cameras doesn't exist now, went bankrupt a few years ago.

And the "PLR IP Holdings, LLC" disclaimer basically says, "This thing is nothing to do with us, get lost! but we're happy to make some $$$ from having our famous marque stamped on it."

 

[android bugger]

Hey, I realized they werent that greedy!! I've realized it was VOLUME UP+ POWER NOT VOLUME DOWN+POWER!!! I found it out on another android forum website... Guess we should've read more!!

And the "PLR IP Holdings, LLC" disclaimer basically says, "This thing is nothing to do with us, get lost! but we're happy to make some $$$ from having our famous marque stamped on it."

Made in P.R.C." that's a little bit unusual for modern products, usually it's just "Made in China" for products that were manufacturered in the mainland these days.

Wait, It looks like I've also seen "made in china" in some part of it.... I just can't remember where!?
Also. I tried searching Google about P.R.C. but to no avail. While typing this (autocorrect happens), it corrects P.R.C. to "PART.READ.CAN or COME." (No "or")

 

[chanchan05]

P. R. C. Is usually People's Republic of China if used in that context. As opposed to Taiwan's Nationalist Republic of China IIRC.

 

[android bugger]

Oh! I forgot about that thing !!! I thought Mikedt knows that already...

 

[Hadron]

Mike does know that already

 

[mikedt]

"Made in PRC" is not really favoured these days from what I've seen, especially on tech products, and "Made in China" does mean the mainland. Things from Taiwan will usually have "Made in Taiwan, ROC".

This Polaroid tablet was very probably made in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Which borders Hong Kong. What company actually made it, god knows! There's literally hundreds of them.

BTW if you want to find more about Shenzhen,
http://www.shenzhenparty.com/ by expats and visitors, for expats and visitors, and completely unofficial.

 

[android bugger]

And how do you flash it? Reálly?WhatI only know is about the flash of a camera!
(or who knows? Maybe The Flash superhero!) Heheheheh happy halloween!!!!

 

[mikedt]

Well you don't flash it, because there's nothing to successfully flash it with, that's it. Well you could try searching XDA Devs or Baidu or something for "Allwinner tablet ROMs", but there's a very good chance you'll end up with a Polaroid branded paperweight, permanently.

Happy All Hallows' Eve!

 

[android bugger]

Found our that there was a code on the motherboard and processor chip( I did a research on Chinese websites); to find out what was the firmware codes to install..
Link:
https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&...fhATdVZZ8Ehpc5LHw&sig2=fZFvEfgi0X3Cf3H1QlWLYQ
And also, if you have a new device with an old version of Android, you won't have updates, the device always thinks its the latest android, and won't let you update cause it says its latest one..

And what if you try to force update the " Android System" app, what would happen?

 

[Budapest]

Hi guys,
Please tell me if I will be able to upgrade android version from 2.2.1 to 2.3.5 on my Samsung Galaxy Ace in 2021 as well. Which way is the best? I want to do a factory reset. I suppose it sets back android to 2.2.1 also. My phone is 10 years old and now the android
version is 2.3.5.Thanks in advance!

 

[Hadron]

See answer in one of the other old threads you posted this question to.