ALL IN ONE GUIDE FOR AINOL NOVO7 ADVANCED

USERS!
By Tristan Singkala, Wowie Na-orbe and 4 others in Ainol Novo 7 Advanced (Pinoy Edition)
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Section #1: Firmware Upgrading Step by Step Procedure.
Section #2: Tablet UI/Performance Customization.
Section #3: Recommended Apps, Download Links and How To? Procedure.
Section #4: General Tips.

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Firmware Upgrading Step by Step Procedure

Video Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fqeSFuEs2A&feature=player_embedded

Firmware Download Link:

GB_1.80b2: http://www.mediafire.com/?znp25kcwsr6wt0p
GB_2.0_Feiyu: http://www.mediafire.com/?5v947unyammcx6g
GB_2.0v3_Feiyu: http://www.mediafire.com/?iaw35mbuq5liiha

ICS_4.0_v0.4: http://www.multiupload.com/4UE9C1PIHE
ICS_4.0.3 Official Firmware: http://www.multiupload.com/8IZ2S08ZXW
mirror link: http://www.sappasit.go.th/android/Novo7Advanced_4.0.3.rar

USB Driver: http://www.mediafire.com/?1p4ln5yn2u7v5jb

LivesuitPack_v1.07: http://www.mediafire.com/?d1yqpja5mrlnznz

Other USB Driver: http://junefabrics.com/android/download.php

If Device not found error appear while installing the FullMarket Script.
Power-ON your Tablet > Go to System Settings > Developers Option.
Enable USB Debuging & Stay Awake. Connect Tablet to PC.
Install PDANet (Run as Admin) > Select Other Android Device
Reinstall Driver for your OS.

Extracted driver from PDANet (for manual driver update)

32 bit: http://www.kmods.net/android/misc_g59usb_drivers_windows_7__vista__xp__32bit_p18.html
64 bit: http://www.kmods.net/android/misc_g59-usb_drivers_windows_7_64bit_p17.html

Recommended Firmware:

1.80b2 - Most Stable on Games but few 3G Dongles Support.

2.0_Feiyu - More 3G Dongles Supported. Haven't tested it personally.
2.0v3_Feiyu- Less 3G Dongles Support than 2.0T but has working Bluetooth Services.
ICS_4.0.3 Official Firmware - Less 3G Dongles Support than Gingerbread but
Awesome!

1. Check the current baseband/firmware installed. Go to Menu > Settings > About Device.

Upgrade to above recommended firmwares if its using different version.

Turn-On Tablet, go to Settings > Applications > Development. = For Gingerbread
Turn-On Tablet, go to System Settings > Developers Option. = For Ice Cream Sandwich
Turn-ON USB Debugging & Stay Awake.

2. Connect the Tablet to PC and double-click DPInst to install the required USB Driver for your
OS.
3. After installation, disconnect your Tablet to PC and Turn it OFF.
4. Extract the Livesuit Pack into a folder on your PC. Double-click Livesuit.exe:

1st pop-up window click YES.

2nd pop-up window click FORMAT.
3rd pop-up window click NEXT.
4th pop-up window click YES.
5th pop-up window locate your selected FW image file and click OPEN.
6th pop-up window click FINISH.

5. On your Tablet, press and hold the +Volume and connect the Tablet to PC.
6. As soon as you connect the USB Cable to PC, rapidly press the Power button 6 times without
releasing the +Volume button.

7th pop-up window click: (YES = Upgrade/Downgrade) (NO = Re-Flash to same

Firmware)
8th pop-up window click: (YES = Upgrade/Downgrade) (NO = Re-Flash to same
Firmware)

7. You can now release the +Volume button and wait for the upgrading to get finished.

9th pop-up window click FINISH or OK.

Gingerbread 2.3 After Finishing Firmware Upgrading:

1. Disconnect the tablet to PC and Power-ON your Tablet.
2. Go to Settings scroll down upto bottom and locate the [A] icon to change the Language.
3. Touch the very 1st option and choose English (US).
4. Go to Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and Press Menu.
5. Click Advanced > Wi-Fi Sleep Policy and set it to NEVER.
6. Go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn-ON Stay Awake.
7. Go to Settings > Display > Screen Timeout and set it to 10mins above or Never.
8. Go To Settings > Sound and disable Haptic Feedback (Vibrate).
9. Reboot your Tablet.

Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 After Finishing Firmware Upgrading:

1. Disconnect the tablet to PC and Power-ON your Tablet.

2. Go to System Settings scroll down upto bottom and locate the [A] icon to change the
Language.
3. Touch the very 1st option and choose English (US).
4. Go to System Settings > Developers Option > Turn-ON USB Debugging & Stay Awake.
5. Go to System Settings > Display >Sleep and set it to 10mins above or Never.
6. Go To Settings > Sound and set Vibrate to Never and Disable Vibrate on Touch.
7. Reboot your Tablet.

IF Firmware Upgrading Fails, just press Power button + RECV button (using plastic stick
on tiny hole) for 10seconds and do the Firmware Upgrading again.

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Tablet UI/Performance Customization

This is a Modded Lordsbm Script for WiFi Stability, Hardware Acceleration and GPU Handling.
Added SGS2 Fingerprints and to use one [1] tweak at a time only. This is not a Firmware, your
AN7A must be running on 1.80b2, 2.0v3, 2.0 and or 4.0_v0.4 before you can use this script.

Script Download Folder: http://www.mediafire.com/?b135r5gof3g1g

Instructions:

Extract the .7z folder to PC and connect your Tablet powered-ON.

Do not turn-ON USB Storage Mode.

Double click the fullmarket.bat and follow the instructions.

ICS_4.0.3_SGS2_Script - Based on Newtech25 4.0.3 Script

Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?298i8ehoqa85zo1

Remove bloatwares and add Root Explorer

Remove faulty booanimation
Handpick SGS2-Fingerprints

ICS_4.0.3_SGS2_Script - Cleaned by XxLoRxX of Slatedroid.com

Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?qehhwcud19ev358

Use this if you're having bootloop issues on the Script above.

ICS_4.0_v0.4 Default Lordsbm Script

May drain Battery a little bit. Use only if having WiFi Stability issue.

ICS_4.0_v0.4 No Tweak Script

Changes:

Removed lordsbm UI/WiFi Tweak for less battery drain issue.

Added Volume+ Pro, Root Explorer, Skype 2.5 and Flash Player 11.1.102
Working HDMI Function.

SGS2 No Tweak Script (for 1.80b2 / 2.0v3 / 2.0)

Changes:

Mixed-up with SGS-II build.prop for more supported Games.

Added ICS Battery Icon (and Transparent Bar on 2.0v3 & 2.0).
Removed ICS Transparent Bar on 1.80b2 so HDMI will work.
Disabled lordsbm UI and WiFi Tweaks.
Added updated Market-3.4.4.apk, Volume+ Pro, Root Explorer.
Recommended Script for less Battery Drain Problems.

SGS2 UI Tweak Script (for 1.80b2 / 2.0v3 / 2.0)

Changes:

Mixed-up with SGS-II build.prop for more supported Games.

Added ICS Battery Icon (and Transparent Bar on 2.0v3 & 2.0).
Removed ICS Transparent Bar on 1.80b2 so HDMI will work.
Lordsbm UI Tweak for GPU Handling and Hardware Acceleration.
Added updated Market-3.4.4.apk, Volume+ Pro, Root Explorer.
May drain Battery a little bit. Install only if you're having problems on your UI
Performance.

SGS2 UI + WiFi Tweak Script (for 1.80b2 / 2.0v3 / 2.0)

Changes:

Mixed-up with SGS-II build.prop for more supported Games.

Added ICS Battery Icon (and Transparent Bar on 2.0v3 & 2.0).
Removed ICS Transparent Bar on 1.80b2 so HDMI will work.
Lordsbm WiFi Tweak for WiFi Stability
Added updated Market-3.4.4.apk, Volume+ Pro, Root Explorer.
May drain battery a little bit. Install only if you're having problems on your UI & WiFi
Stability.

SGS2 / Droid2Global Build Patch Script (for 1.80b2 / 2.0v3 only)

Purpose:

For those who doesn't want any Modification and Tweaks aside from the FF:
1. SGS-2 Fingerprints on default build.prop for more Supported Games.
2. Droid2Global Fingerprints on default build.prop for more Market Downloads.

Extract the .7z folder to PC and connect your Tablet powered-ON.

Do not turn-ON USB Storage Mode.

Double click build.bat and choose from SGS-2 build or Droid2Global build.

Tasselhof Root Script:

Can disable/enable 3G/Phone/GPS/Bluetooth/VPN Services to save more Battery Juice

Extract the .7z folder to PC and connect your Tablet powered-ON.

Do not turn-ON USB Storage Mode.

Double click RUN-ME Tasselhooof thing.bat and follow the instructions.

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Recommended Apps and How To:? Procedure

Android Assistant: 18 useful apps that does everything you need.

Applanet Market: Codename = Black Market.
Chainfire3D Pro: Configure unsupported Games to run smoothly.
ES File Explorer: File Manager and Root System Browser/Editor.
Volume+: Boost Speaker Quality (Speaker EQSettings: Quality / Volume&Bass: +5).
Superuser: Google Android Administrator.
SetCPU: Use Fantasy Settings / Min.108 / Max.1008 / Set on Boot
Advanced WiFi Lock: Uncheck Auto Disable WiFi
Root Explorer: Root System Browser/Editor
Fast Reboot: Initiate a virtual Reboot to safely kill a running Apps.
Barcode Scanner: Scan, Download, and Share your Apps.
Juice Defender: Battery Saver, SetCPU and WiFi Lock Function.
DropBox: Sync your files/folder from PC to Android and Vice-Versa.

Apps Download Folder: http://www.mediafire.com/?k9a6t8widy25z

How to use Chainfire3D Pro and Install Plugins:

Install Chainfire3D and Chainfire3D Pro

Open Chainfire3D Pro and Install CF3D Driver. Auto Reboot after.
If the Chainfire3D icon is missing, just reinstall the APK again.
Put libGLEMU_NVIDIA, libGLEMU_POWERVR, and libGLEMU_QUALCOMM to
Internal SDCard.
Do not UN-ZIP them. Open Chainfire3D Pro and click Install Plugins/Shaders
Install the 3 Plugins 1by1 and Click Fix Market Settings After.
Pre-app OpenGL Settings: Where you can optimized your desired games to run
smoothly.

How to Install and Play Gameloft Games:

Download the target APK and Data File.

Downloaded items are zipped. You'll see an .APK and Folder when you un-zip it.
Install the APK and do not launch it yet. Go to Internal SDCard and Create a folder:

SDCard > Gameloft > Games

Copy & Paste the Data File (ex. gloftSCHP folder) inside the Games Folder you created.
If happen the Game says unsupported Device, you have to Install the Script Above.
If happen the Game installed but has Missing Texture or White/Black Texture, you have
to use Chainfire3D Plugins or Reduced Texture Size.
If happen the Game lags (especially racing games), you have to Reduce Texture Color to
16bit using Chainfire3D Pro.

How to Remote View your PC using PocketCloud:

Download Remote_Desktop_Viewer @ Apps Download Folder

Install PocketCloud_RDP_v1.2.265.apk to your Tablet and Login to your Google

Account.
Install PocketCloud_WC_v2.3.7 to your PC and Login to your Google Account
Create Password for the Server (Optional).
Open PocketCloud_RDP and it should automatically scan your PC.
Connect and Enjoy.

How to Install and Configure JuiceDefender Ultimate:

Install JuiceDefender, JuiceDefender Ultimate, and AOSP Helper

Help Tab > Start at Boot = Tick "Boot Workaround"
Status Tab > JuiceDefender Ultimate = Enabled
Status Tab > Profile = Advanced
Controls Tab > Mobile Data = Enabled
Controls Tab > Tablet Mode = Tick Tablet Mode
Controls Tab > WiFi = Enabled
Controls Tab > Options = WiFi Preferred
Controls Tab > AutoSync = Ping
Controls Tab > Keep Enabled = Select Data or WiFi (What you use most)
Controls Tab > Bluetooth = Disabled (Enabled if you're going to use it)
Controls Tab > Timeout = Disabled

Controls Tab > Brightness = Disabled

Controls Tab > CPU = Click Proceed and Enabled
Controls Tab > Speed = min=60 / min.idle=60 / max=1008 (DO NOT OVERCLOCK)
Controls Tab > Governor = Select Fantasy (By pressing Change Governor)
Schedules Tab > Schedule = Disabled all
Triggers Tab > Battery = Disabled
Triggers Tab > Charger = Select AC
Triggers Tab > Traffic = Enabled
Triggers Tab > Traffic Threshold = Normal / 30s
Triggers Tab > Apps = Enabled
Triggers Tab > Configure = Select Apps that connects to Internet by clicking Configure.
Triggers Tab > Location = Enabled
UNINSTALL SETCPU AND WIFI LOCK AFTER TO AVOID CONFLICT.

How to Back-up and/or Restore your Apps:

Using Android Assistant (Or if you have any other means).

Open Android Assitant and click TOOLS.
You'll see lots of useful Tools, select BACKUP/RESTORE.
Backup selected Apps by putting a CHECK on it.
It will automatically create a Backup Folder on your Internal SDCard.
Transfer that Folder to your External SDCard or to your PC.
After (ex. FW Upgrading) Transfer the Backup Folder to Internal SDCard
Open Android Assistant and click TOOLS.
Open BACKUP/RESTORE and Restore all your Apps.

How to Install Screen Protector without or minimal Bubbles:

Clean your Tablet's Screen with Glass Cloth.

Get a clean Bond Paper and put it in the top of your Tablet's Screen.
Remove the Sticky-side cover of your Screen Protector.

Put the Stick-side to the top of Bond Paper. Align the Screen Protector to the Tablet's
Screen.
Carefully slide out the Bond Paper little by little while Holding and Start sticking the
Screen Protector using a Card (CreditCard/ATM Cards/or Like)

Go back if there's a Bubble and slide out the Bond Paper again little by little.
Use Scatch Tape when theres a trapped dirt in between.
I have tested this on My AN7A, Phone, and to My Daughter's APAD.
If you have done it correctly, it must not have or minimal Bubbles.

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General Tips.

0. All Firmwares above 1.5T are already Rooted. No need to Root the Tablet.
1. Don't forget to transfer all your moveable installed applications to Internal SDCard to prevent
long Boot-up time.
2. Every installation of Non-necessary apps, disable it @ Startup Manager using Android
Assistant. So it wont add to Boot-up time.
3. Every installation of Non-necessary apps, check how much battery it is using. Un-install if its
using too much battery even if not in use like Facebook for Android apps.
4. Do not FILL your Tablet with BullCrap Applications. Install what you need only.
5. As much as possible, Turn-OFF your Tablet while its Charging. And DO NOT POWER ON
the Tablet when it auto-shutdown already @ 5%.

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Will update this as often as I can or whenever new updates are released... Cheers... =D