Category Archives: Android

Vizio Tablet screenshots

Posted on September 4, 2011 by dale

I have been using the adb method for taking screenshots of the VTAB. You have to be connected to your PC by USB and need the correct drivers installed and have adb working. It works and isn’t really that hard, but it is nice to be able to take a screenshot when not tied down to your computer. I have found an app that works without root or the need to be connected to your PC. Continue reading →

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Vizio Tablet and home launcher replacements

Posted on September 4, 2011 by dale

The Vizio VTAB1008 has a custom UI instead of the Gingerbread launcher. If you want an experience closer to stock Android you have to install an alternate launcher. This is a brief overview of some replacement launchers and how well they work on the VTAB. Continue reading →

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Vizio VTAB1008 – eight inch Android tablet

Posted on September 2, 2011 by dale

The Vizio VTAB1008 is an inexpensive entry into the tablet wars. It is WiFi only, has an eight inch screen (measured diagonally), a 1GHz processor and runs Gingerbread (2.3.2 GRH78C). These are my initial impressions. Continue reading →

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Vizio Tablet – Minor Update

Posted on September 2, 2011 by dale

Our VTAB received a minor update today. The changes that show up in the “about device’ section:

Software version – VIA Plus 1.2 (was 1.1)
Uboot version 1.1.18 (was 1.1.17)
Build number – 1.9.26 (was 1.9.13) Continue reading →

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Vizio Tablet – Recovery Mode and Safe Mode

Posted on September 2, 2011 by dale

Instructions for putting the Vizio VTAB1008 into recovery and safe mode. Continue reading →

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Vizio Tablet Overview – Screenshot Gallery

Posted on August 30, 2011 by dale

I have created a gallery of screenshots from the Vizio VTAB1008 Android tablet. There are screenshots of the stock home launcher and of the VTAB with Launcher Pro. I have also included shots of system info for the tab generated … Continue reading →

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Use Vizio custom UI features with alternate launcher

Posted on August 27, 2011 by dale

One of the first things I did when I set up our new Vizio VTAB1008 Android tablet was to install Launcher Pro and make it the default home app. After getting the tablet set up I decided I wanted to … Continue reading →

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State of Streak – July 19, 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by dale

This is an overview of what’s I am running on my phone and how I have customized it’s appearance. Includes an app list and screenshots. Continue reading →

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Modding your Streak – where to start?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by dale

A list of resources that will get you started modding your Streak. This is list of links that form a reading list to get you started, tips and warnings to help keep you clear of problems. Continue reading →

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Using StreakMod Recovery

Posted on June 25, 2011 by dale

Overview of using StreakMod Recovery on the Dell Streak. Continue reading →

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