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Published on 05-31-2011 10:11 AM
Originally posted on Slatedroid.com by Roebeet.
Future doc with explanations of GTAB firmware and modding options. Mostly done, but will add to it, over time....
There has been a LOT of miscommunication recently, given Viewsonic's apparent change in development on the GTablet. This document will be a guide for new GTablet owners, to understand the terminology and how to better prepare yourself if you want to mod your device.
Terminology
"Soft-brick". The device is not booting up properly anymore, but is potentially fixable by using a tool called "nvflash".
"APX Mode". The is a low-level mode on the GTablet where you can makes repairs and un-brick the device.
"Nvflash". This is the name of the actual tool you use, when you are in APX mode.
"Clockworkmod". This is an alternate recovery tool.
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