Hacking the Vega? Post your progress!

[Guest Paul]

Thanks! B)

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[Guest emergant]

Thanks! B)

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Paul. Great work and thanks. I see that you included a Mac install script. Does this mean that the advent updates can be installed by users who dont have Windows. I don't have my tablet to play yet

[Guest Paul]

No... the official updates need NVFlash, which is Windows only.

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[Guest emergant]

No... the official updates need NVFlash, which is Windows only.

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Thanks Paul. Sounds painful but I'll manage. Maybe it will run under wine I'll do some research

[Guest nick.price]

excellent work paul B)

[Guest paulsmith]

Im also looking to run the full update under linux. NVflash or equiv for linux is needed.

May try a windows in a VM - using virtual box (non open source edition which has better USB support)

Wonder if paul used a windows box or his mac to apply the update.....

[Guest Paul]

I used a Windows laptop...

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[Guest DrSuave]

from twitter:

New system image v1.04 online now. This is a full system image. This update improves 3D performance in some games. www.myadventvega.co.uk

[Guest TylerDurdenK]

Nice idea, BUT... we don't have a way to boot into recovery yet!

I haven't found the key combination...

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Have you tried all the key combinations with the unit plugged in? I know mine wouldn't go into what Advent call "Recovery Mode" for the system updates without the power plugged in.

[Guest andrewg12345]

I like the fact that the vega is hackable and you guys have done it :P BUT

QUESTION : is there any chance that future versions of the vega would be locked in such away that even your genius would be unable to crack it.

Thanks

[Guest Bonuman]

No. Advent hardly has the manpower to launch with proper and working software. They will never ever have the manpower, time or skill to implement security features to block custom ROMs.

[Guest obb]

No. Advent hardly has the manpower to launch with proper and working software. They will never ever have the manpower, time or skill to implement security features to block custom ROMs.

And dont forget the vega is built on oem hardware by shuttle of all people, so even if they did there would probably be a way around it

[Guest whatkatedoes]

Not a hack per se, more a cheapo case modification ;)

[Guest removed-14]

Not a hack per se, more a cheapo case modification ;)

I see your using my patented 'CD Spindle Stand'! Good skills!

[Guest whatkatedoes]

I see your using my patented 'CD Spindle Stand'! Good skills!

lol yes! ;) - Stunning invention, love it :P

[Guest remlap]

Ah great idea with the CD Spindle Stand!