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Thanks for all the online docs on the Zenithink. I’ve got one but it seems eviscerated since I don’t have the ability to install apps or configure more specifically the network settings (i.e. proxy, etc).

For flashing the new firmware, could you point out a place with some easy-to-understand instructions for making it happen? Do I need to use an SD card or can I do it from a USB-connected PC? And how would one get the PC to recognize the device?

Thanks for all the great information. However, I have been attempting to flash to 0818 and 0827 with no avail. It appears that XP nor WIN 7 recognizes tablet. Is it possible to post step by step instructions. Any support will be greatly appreciated.

I cannot install USB driver on my Windows XP

I need help to install the driver for upgrade my ZT-180

I was able to install USB drivers on 32bit XP by using the mini usb instead of the standard. Was able to update, but appeared to get error messages and success messages as well. System boots up, but I cant tell the difference from earlier build. Does anyone know how you can tell if the ROM update was truly a success?

One other question…Can I assume that 0827 has the added features of 0818? I skipped 0818 and 0809 completely.

Hello Beau, I try to use mini USB port on my EPAD but I cannot install the driver on Windows XP. I try to use the files that you share but Windows cannot see any driver. It’s my first time that I try to install the driver. Please help me. Thanks

Thanks for the updates, they worked perfect for me. I put the 8027 update in, i did have problems with overheating of my wifi connection but i did the txt fix, changed it from 100 to 20 and have had no further problems whatsoever. Just want to say thanks And keep up the good work.
I used windows vista, plugged in the mini usb, it picked up the device but didnt have the drivers. I went to device manager clicked on unknown device, clicked on reinstall drivers, then browsed to the file where i had downloaded the drivers, installed them, now works perfectly.

One thing I had to do that wasn’t listed in the instructions was hold the power and “back?” button down at the same time to make the device boot as a test board, then the included drivers loaded. XP 32 bit.

Seems to run a bit better than previously.

Hey –
0827 working well…Thanks for all….Have one question regarding comment about wifi. What it the txt fix that TOPDOG was referring to? Is this something that all users should update/change….

Again – Thanks for all the updates. Our friends at Apple should be concerned!

I’ve got it updated thanks to these instructions. One thing that might be useful is to know that the update tool is written in Chinese so if you want to be able to read the kanji, you might have to change the default encoding for non-unicode programs in the Windows regional and language settings.

That helped me to follow along with the instructions in the pictures included with the firmware download a little better.

Hello Beau. Many thanks your guide it’s great!! I have upgrade the firmware to last version. Thanks again for your help.

Thanks you for the “how to” – However, I am not able to get the ROM to take. I can upload everything with the burn tool, but when the ePad turns on it just says “ANDROID_” Nit the “_” doesn’t blink like it normally does. Has anyone ran into this issue?

I can’t get the ROM to burn.
I followed the instructions booting it up (holding down the menu/back key)
and it is instantly detected by the burn tool, I configure the paths, then when I start the burn I get an error in the log (see below) and the ePad boots up and ends up at the normal home screen – with all my old icons and settings – so I assume the flash has failed.

Here is the burn tool output:
FileLoad! szPathName: C:\ePad\Firmware\ZT-180_0827fw\burn.ini
FileLoad! szPathName: C:\ePad\Firmware\ZT-180_0827fw\burn.ini
[Nboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000 strNboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000]
Opened successfully.
Opened successfully.
[SUCCESS: ReadFile otgtype:(1) hRead:(0xc4)]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0xfe0048 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0xffffffff]
[UsbTxFile end]
Find Device From Name
[ERR: open_file read file(-1)]
Opened successfully.
Opened successfully.
[SUCCESS: ReadFile otgtype:(0) hRead:(0x10c)]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0xfe0048 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0x40200000]
[UsbTxFile end]
[ERROR:File Open]

Anyone else seen this?
Any suggestions please? Many thanks.

Update. Works now, not sure of the cause. All I did was reboot the XP host PC and reflash. Thanks Beau for your excellent guide.

Hey. I too am having problems installing drivers. Firstly my computer reconises the device as an android phone and burntool dosent detect it. Secondly, when I go to device manager to reinstall drivers to the ones downloaded, It just says “cannot install the hardware”

Please help!

Under About Phone, what indication do you get for the new ROM?

I looking for any solution to see any FLASH website on my ZT-180. It’s possibile or not ? I have Android 2.1 with the last firmware.

first, thanks for the upgrade.

i successfully upgraded but my problem is it seems to place itself into Airplane Mode automatically thus disabling the WiFi. is there a way to turn this Mode off?

thanks again

also, do i need to do the “Easy Root & txPower fix on Zenithink ZT-180 ” after i did this update or the update already took care of this?

thanks again

I have been trying for days to upgrade my zt-180 from 0826 to 0827. Everytime it still says 0826, can someone tell me what i am doing wrong?

I am using Burntool v07.2

I have just got new Zenthink 180 with Android 2.1 and trying to install Vista Drivers
I have downloaded secbulk.sys from you (thanks)
but when I try to install device from driver directory – says Windows cannot find drivers
Any suggestions ?

@jason
I have the same problem, everything looks like it goes OK in the burn tool, then I reboot the Zenithink, check the version and it still says 0826. I’ve tried this on Vista and XP with no luck. When the drivers were installing, it picked up the test board, but not the android phone. So, android in DM is still showing as not being installed properly, but I get the green light in the burn tool???. I tried reinstalling the drivers and I point to the secbulk.sys file, but it says there isn’t any drivers for my device??? Log shows read/writes during the burn process, but it doesn’t seem to be having any effect on the Zenithink. This all started because I can’t connect to my WEP wifi.

hello i was wondering if you where going to post the newest firmware 0830 for the zt-180 on here. thank top

@Beau i have the same problem as them it still says 0826 after i get the code UpdatePipeState: 0x600000f 6 and reset like you say and it still says 0826??? is this the right update? 2nd thing for me is that my wifi does not connect. my wep comes up i log in and it never gives me any wifi??? has anyone else had this problem??? thanks for any help.

@Beau
It says UpdatePipeState: 0x600000f 6

@The Milk Man
That;s the same exact reason I’m trying to flash. As a temporary work-around, I set up an old WIFI AP and configured it as a bridge and open security and restricted WIFI access by mac address. Not an ideal fix, except for at home, but until I can get it flashed, it’s the best I can do at the moment.

Mike Bisson :@Beau It says UpdatePipeState: 0×600000f 6

after restarting, the tablet still says:

Firmware 2.1-update 1
Kernel 2.6.32.9
Build p7901a-eng 2.1-update 1 ERE27 eng.wwang.20100826.112720 test-keys

I am having a problem upgrading the firmware to version 827. I have downloaded the burn tool and files to c:\download folder. When I start the burn process all I get is the information shown below. If someone can provide a new direction for me to follow I would be appreciative.

FileLoad! szPathName: C:\download\burn.ini
FileLoad! szPathName: C:\download\burn.ini
strBootModle: 1
strNboot_RunType: 0
strNboot_DestAddr: 0×40200000
strNboot_SrcPath: c:\
strUboot_IsLoad: 1
strUboot_SrcPath: C:\download\u-boot.img
strNk_IsLoad: 0
strNk_SrcPath: c:\
FileSave!szPathName: C:\download\burn.ini
[Nboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000 strNboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000]
Opened successfully.
Opened successfully.
[SUCCESS: ReadFile otgtype:(3678240) hRead:(0x120)]

I’m seeing the same thing. Have you found a resolution on this yet?

@Dazza

@Mike Bisson I Will need that flash also ASAP. No Wifi Sucks all it says is disconnected but just hoping a update will help. I hope someone will help us.

Looks like the download link from the firmware isn’t working. to much traffic it says, do you have an alternative link?

Thanks.

Henk

How come the download link isnt working..?

When I download versions 818 and 827 I get u-boot.img,userdata.img, system.img and zimage with no extension and definately no zimage_cui. I have tried renaming the filen creating a download folder, from the c drive but still cannot get the firmware updated. I have tried this on 3 different computers. I have no trouble with loading the USB drivers and after I load the drivers it identifies that the epad is in burn mode. I am hoping to upgrade the firmware so I can get rid of my WIFI diconnecting when using WER security. If anyone has similar problems please let me know.

Hi help me i have follow howto with windows xp and the procedure is ok, this my log

FileLoad! szPathName: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ZT-180_0827fw\burn.ini
FileLoad! szPathName: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ZT-180_0827fw\burn.ini
strBootModle: 1
strNboot_RunType: 0
strNboot_DestAddr: 0×40200000
strNboot_SrcPath: c:\
strUboot_IsLoad: 1
strUboot_SrcPath: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ZT-180_0827fw\u-boot.img
strNk_IsLoad: 0
strNk_SrcPath: c:\
FileSave!szPathName: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ZT-180_0827fw\burn.ini
[Nboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000 strNboot_DestAddr: 0x40200000]
Opened successfully.
Opened successfully.
[SUCCESS: ReadFile otgtype:(1) hRead:(0xfc)]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0xfa0048 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0xffffffff]
[UsbTxFile end]
Find Device From Name
Opened successfully.
Opened successfully.
[SUCCESS: ReadFile otgtype:(0) hRead:(0xf4)]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0xfa0048 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0x40200000]
[UsbTxFile end]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0x10a0020 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0x40200000]
[UsbTxFile end]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0x10a0020 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0x40200000]
[UsbTxFile end]
[SUCCESS: CreateFile]
[Memory Allocation! txBuf = 0x10a0020 ]
[UsbTxFile start! run_addr=0x40200000]
[UsbTxFile end]
ReadFile 0xf4
UpdatePipeState: 0x600000f 6

But when i reboot shipad is stop in android _ (blink)

@Beau
ok. the update didn’t fix my wifi problem. i guess i’ll have to wait until the next release is posted to see if it fixes it. any other suggestions as to how I can fix the wifi problem? (it won’t connect to WEP).

There is a new Firmware out now can anyone please upload it Zenithink ZT-180 0830 Firmware. I & “Mike Bisson” need this update so we can get some wifi. Just says Disconnected

@Everybody @Beau @Mike Bisson They are selling it on ebay at this link someone get it then share it. (0830 update)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260667392776&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Never Mind that last comment i have it now. @Beau @Mike Bisson give me your emails and i can send it to you so you guys can upload it for everybody…… (0830 update)

@Milkman,

Thanks for sharing the 0830 version, I’m looking forward to seeing it released.

As for yours and Mike’s wifi problems. It is a well known issue that wifi is very bad on the ZT180. have a look at below link.

http://www.slatedroid.com/zt-180/4310-how-improve-your-wlan.html

It is a VERY lengthy one, but absolutely worth the read. If you know how to hold a soldering iron, then go for some of the solutions provided. Take the easy way by ordering a usb wifi. But DON’T go for the instructions on adding a simple wire, read the WHOLE thread before doing something as there’s also some misinformation there.

Just found out.

The 0830 version is not very interesting as it apparently only contains a new screen driver, since Zenithink switched to a different LCD.

Source:
http://www.jiongtang.com/fourm/android-f60/firmware-0830-approching-fixing-screen-problem-t1768.html

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