Android for ARM WM8505 SMARTBOOK

[linuxgnuru]

Like many others who have asked this question; is it even possible to find a non-demo only copy of Andriod 1.5+ to install on the 8505?

[elbigmacattack]

Re: Android for ARM WM8505 SMARTBOOK
Well, that didn't work. I followed the instructions on the video. The netbook responded just like the video. I removed the smart card for the reboot to happen and all I get is a blank screen. Any ideas how to reverse the process to at least get back to the WinCE or do you have any suggestions on what to do to correct the install. I have the same netbook you have, except mine is white.

Additional info: I tried 2 different SD cards. The computer attempts to install the Android system. Reports every step as successful. Gets to point to remove SD card. I remove the card. It says to reboot. Let it sit for several seconds - screen goes black power light go off and then on and nothing but the power light. If I hold the power button for 4-5 secs., the unit powers down.

Have tried to install about 10 times.

The unit reports the processor to be: WMT, ARM8505. The booklet says processor is ARM926EJ.

Anyway, it is a dead brick for now.
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I had the same problem and finally found out the problem and how to solve it.
1. Make sure your unit is pluged in
2. Follow the instructions as you did before
3. When it tells you to remove SD card DO NOT REMOVE IT!
4. Press and Hold the power button until the unit turns off.
5. Then you remove the SD card but only after the unit is off.
6. Power on the unit and it should work.

There seems to be a problem with the uboot or wload file when the netbook reboots itself. So you have to manually power down the unit and then power up it.

I also used the download from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I1JVWHP5
I would sugest finding many of these versions. I downloaded about 10 or so until I found a good one and found out what the problem was.

Ive tried both methods about 20 times each and i still have the same blank screen every time. Any ideas?

[elbigmacattack]

Re: Android for ARM WM8505 SMARTBOOK
Well, that didn't work. I followed the instructions on the video. The netbook responded just like the video. I removed the smart card for the reboot to happen and all I get is a blank screen. Any ideas how to reverse the process to at least get back to the WinCE or do you have any suggestions on what to do to correct the install. I have the same netbook you have, except mine is white.

Additional info: I tried 2 different SD cards. The computer attempts to install the Android system. Reports every step as successful. Gets to point to remove SD card. I remove the card. It says to reboot. Let it sit for several seconds - screen goes black power light go off and then on and nothing but the power light. If I hold the power button for 4-5 secs., the unit powers down.

Have tried to install about 10 times.

The unit reports the processor to be: WMT, ARM8505. The booklet says processor is ARM926EJ.

Anyway, it is a dead brick for now.
__________________________________________________ ______________

I had the same problem and finally found out the problem and how to solve it.
1. Make sure your unit is pluged in
2. Follow the instructions as you did before
3. When it tells you to remove SD card DO NOT REMOVE IT!
4. Press and Hold the power button until the unit turns off.
5. Then you remove the SD card but only after the unit is off.
6. Power on the unit and it should work.

There seems to be a problem with the uboot or wload file when the netbook reboots itself. So you have to manually power down the unit and then power up it.

I also used the download from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I1JVWHP5
I would sugest finding many of these versions. I downloaded about 10 or so until I found a good one and found out what the problem was.

Ive tried both ways about 20 times each and it still has a blank screen. Any ideas??

[tommy012175]

I am having the same issue as the smoke signal... any help be great...