Flash Firmware via Livesuit


Flash Firmware via Livesuit


Here is the instruction from Futeko.com that I used.  (Download link at the bottom)
  • Please note that the update wipes the tablet's internal storage and starts from scratch. So you will lose all downloaded Apps and data. If neccesary back up your data first!
  • Firmware must be flashed using a Windows applicationcalled Livesuit. Download it from the link to the left.
  • Once downloaded, and before attaching your tablet to your PC, run the file 'LiveSuitPack_v1.07.exe' from within the Livesuit folder. This should install a new device on your system (VID_1f3a_PID_efe8). This device may show with an exclamation mark in Windows Device Manager, this doesn't matter and can be ignored.
  • Now download the firmware image you want to install. Firmwares are linked to in the downloads section to the left. After decompressing the archive you will end up with a .img file (e.g. 'sun4i_crane_t01a_0.8.1_20120224.img'). This is the firmware/ROM image that you are going to flash (or copy) to the tablet.
  • Without attaching your tablet to your PC run 'LiveSuit.exe' from within the Livesuit folder. You should get anapplication with 6 icons.
  • You will be asked if you want to be guided through the process, select no.
  • Click on the leftmost icon (a cube), browse to your downloaded firmware image, and select it.
  • Turn the tablet completely off. The tablet should be off throughout the update process.
  • Now attach your tablet to your PC by USB cable whilst holding down the volume+ button on the top. Straight after attaching the cable, and whilst still holding down the volume+ button, start pressing the tablet power button repeatedly (approx 1 press per second for 10 seconds is enough). This procedure puts the tablet into update mode.
  • After a few seconds a window will pop up on your PC asking if you want to perform a forced firmware update. You can release volume+ at this point. Select yes. You will be asked if you're sure. Select yes.
  • The update will start and will take take approx 3 minutes to complete. You will see a % complete progress bar during the process and will get a dialog saying OK when it's done.
  • Turn your tablet on and you will have the new firmware.
DOWNLOAD LINKS (I uploaded the file in Mediafire for easier and faster download)
                                     Livesuit 1.07

Here's the link of Eken T01a latest (June 2012) firmware I uploaded.
                                         Part 1
                                         Part 2
                                         Part 3