Apad irobot usb drivers trouble

[paresh471]

From my understanding of it all, this Apad simply works when turned on. Sure it has issues due to poor manufacturing but overall it works. Now my issue arises when I attempt to plug it into my laptop. I have Windows 7 64x, and I am not connected to the internet with it. I plug in the Apad, and the laptop finds new usb hardware, but then concludes that it can't find the drivers. While Windows searches for the drivers, the Apad, only acknowledges the usb peripheral by turning the screen on to prompt me to unlock it. The usual, "USB connection detected," does not pop up on it. I have tried both of the micro usb ports on the device. Is there something that I am missing?

I have an Apad, figured out that the manufacturer has made it in a manner that forces you to take the black plastic off of the front to get at the screws that hold it together. I don't want to ruin the shody plastic display cover since it is glued onto the TFT display, and kind of rips at it when you try to remove it. I would do it if I had 2 of these bad boys, but risks after I learn more about it from a software perspective.

Is anyone able to tell me if anyone has tried "modding" the Android OS or extracting the driver files from the update image? Any sort of information would be helpful, as I am trying to attempt to upgrade the internal battery, memory (depending on the guts), OS, and basic functionality. That is if I could get it to connect with my laptop via USB.

Furthermore, I am unable to go to the websites listed by other form members, where the firmware updates are found. This is due to work firewall restrictions. I would greatly appreciate it if someone would help me out and post the files in this forum.

[siddys]

I have attached a zip file containing the USB drivers, also a guide for updating firmware, the first section on the guide gives advice for installing USB drivers

Hope this helps

[paresh471]

Thank you very much, saved me much trouble.

[Cyrillkk]

Driver only for XP PC

[infinidim]

Driver only for XP PC

I am Windows 7, does that need USB drivers for the APAD / IROBOT? My thoughts are that it doesn't.

Infinidim

"waiting for my APAD to arrive"

[nakamichi]

I had a similar problem but I have a Vista OS Laptop. Where do you get the drivers for Vista?

Thanks,

Nakamichi

[android_tablets]

XP mode in windows 7?

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

[xaueious]

For flashing tools, extract the drivers from here and install them:
http://hiapad.com/?p=801&lang=en

[sokol3k]

Hello sorry for off TOpic..

I have very similar problem, My apad doesnt see any usb when I try to plug any USB drive or Keyboard or Mouse pad... It used to work once product was new.. but after instaling couple of application ... it just stopped to see usb... I use (short micro usb to usb wire) and I have erase data and system settings.. and it still dont work

I would be very appreciate for any replys

KS

[SDcorp]

I have attached a zip file containing the USB drivers, also a guide for updating firmware, the first section on the guide gives advice for installing USB drivers

Hope this helps

Hi! I had just bought a China made 7" Apad. I was wondering whether do i still need to upgrade the firmware or not. Pls advice. The info are as below:

Firmware Version : 1.5
Kernal Version : 2.6.25 rockchip version 1.2.7(ruiguan)
Build number : RK-1.3.2eng.root.20100512.140303

Thanks!

Tommy Tan