1. First, download CyanogenMod CM10 v1.2 firmware from here or from here. 
2. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
3. If you dont have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
4. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
5. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
6. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
7. Then press Run button. Tablet will restart when everything finish. (first run may take up to 5 minutes).
8. Copy the FixS1.zip file on your Pipo S1 tablet and install it via Recovery Menu.

CyanogenMod CM10 v1.2 firmware features
- System ext4
- CWM 6.0.1.5 recovery
- externe SD mounted as NAND (up to 64 GB)
- Internal storager 2,5 GB
- Init.d support
- USB-Hub enable
- Gamepad (PS2, XBox, ...)
- Kernelmodule (cifs, tun, lan, serial)
- Device = Nexus 7
- latest hosts, su, su-binary, busybox
- MX Video-Player, Play Music & Volume+
- Google Chrome, Skype, 4.2 keyboard & clock
- Reboot Menue, Kernel Tuner, Pimp my Rom
- Dateimanager HD (Root)
- Nova Launcher

Enjoy this fine release!

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

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Though now is the times of quad-core tablet computers, some manufacturers may still produce the dual-core tablets as the price and performance are quit good. Recently, PIPO released a 8.0 display RK3066 dual-core chipset Android tablet M5, which is another 8.0 product after S2 by PIPO Android tablets manfuacturer.

The biggest hightlight of this tablet is that PIPO M5 builds-in 3G mode, which means we would not need a external 3G dongle/modem to be able to suft internet via 3G network. Whats more, this 8 tablet computer runs Android 4.1 jelly bean system, with 8.0 IPS touchscreen (the definition is still unknown), 1GB DDR3 RAM and front & rear dual cameras. The rear camera is 2.0 mega pixel, with the front camera, users can use for daily life,i.e. Skype video chat. And this Android tablet also supports Bluetooth and HDMI etc. functions.

Once available to order, would be listed in Tablets World - the leading Android tablets provider!

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First you have to install The Rockusb Driver v2.0, according to this video tutorial. Then you must to download the Pipo Smart S1 TNT Release 5 Firmware Image from here or from here. Next download the Rockchip Batch Tool v1.5 from here.

Now put the Pipo S1 tablet into firmware update mode (pressing in the same time the Volume Down button + a thin pin into reset hole), run the Rockchip Batch Tool v1.5, select the pipo_s1_TNT_R5.img file and press Restore button. Wait for 4-5 minutes and thats it. After reboot youll get "corrupt sd-card" problem or the internal SD is not mounted, but a quick format will fix that.

Enjoy the new firmware from www.topnotchtablets.com!

Pipo Smart S1 TNT Release 5 changelog

- Fixed Build.prop for better market access (GT-i9300)
- Added ClockWork Mod Recovery
- Fixed framework.jar
- Rooted
- Based on newer stock rom (2012.12.24) (Chinese Firmware)
- App partition is Larger
- Added Permission Files for improved market
- Removed Chinese Apps
- Framework.jar mod for better gameloft compatibility (Asphalt 7 now works)
- Added, Asus Weather Widget, superSu, gallery with picasa support, ESfile Explorer, english dictionary fix
- Simplified and pretty boot animation
- Changed Annoying Keyboard Key-press sounds... now they are less annoying
- Default Background should be changed 

 

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1. Backup your data.
2. Download the CM10.1 archive from here, here or here; extract PipoS1_CM10.1_v1.3.3.rar. Copy Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip file to a microSD card.
3. Hard-off the tablet by long pressing the power button (4+ seconds). Insert microSD card. Hold down the VOL- button while inserting microUSB cable to enter download mode
4. Start the RKAndroidTool.exe found in the RKDevelopTool_v1.35 folder (right-click, run as administrator). NOTE: The tool should say Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb. Hit EraseIDB and wait for success (Clears partition table) and then hit Run once. INFO: Run OK, Pipo S1 will boot into recovery --> **RECOVERY SHOULD BE v6.0.3.1**
5. Wipe cache, Wipe data/factory reset, Install zip from external card Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip and reboot. Wait 5 minutes.
6. Once the tablet starts, select your prefered launcher, hit immer (always).
7. Set the language to English: Hit the setting icon, Systemeinstellungen, Scroll down to Sprache & Einabe, Set Sprache to your desired language.
8. Fix landscape menu buttons not appearing. Go to play store, sign in. Install Textdroider DPI from play store. Set DPI to 120. Apply. Reboot. HINT: to use back & navigate button use the tablet in portrait mode.
9. Optional: If you want back the tablet interface with bottom notification bar then download TabletUI fix v1.3.2 and install it from microSD card via CWM. 


Whats new:
- a2dp fixed
- gapps updated

 Hints:
- enable development options > tap 5 times on build number
- higher performance > disable animation scales in developer options
- control Play-Store > disable auto-updates
- battery drain > set keep wi-fi on during sleep to never
- full access to the build > enable /system rw in File Manager HD
- load kernel modules > enable init.d ON in Pimp my Rom (reboot)
- dont show su notifications > disable in Superuser

Unresolved Issues:
- Wifi takes a few seconds to connect from sleep
- camera is upside down
- display artifacts on screen rotation

Troubleshooting:
Problem: If you get stuck with installs the loop you back to recovery constantly, you probably have CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.5. This recovery does not work with the original Pipo S1 kernel.
Solution: Use recovery 6.0.3.1 with kernel RK3-_kernel_308_s1_pipo

Problem: You find yourself stuck in recovery with no way to power off
Solution: Select a menu item, highlight ++++Go Back++++, when you press the power button, do not let go until tablet powers off.


Build details:
- CyanogenMod 10.1 / Android Jelly bean 4.2.2
- Kernel 3.0.8+
- this firmware has root acces.
- Languages: all
- gapps are preinstalled
- Another preinstalled apps: AdAway, Apollo, CPU Tweaks, DSP Manager, File Manager HD, MX Player, Nova Launcher, Pimp My Rom, RebootMenu, Terminal Emulator, USB Host Controller, Viper4Android FX, etc...
- Antutu Benchmark score: about 10.000 points at 120 dpi;
- Build number: Oma RK30 CM10.1 v1.3.3 - 23.10.2013


Credits for this great ROM goes to Oma.
Credits for this tutorial goes to trenchtractor.

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.Be aware: it is your own risk! 

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1. First, download the proper S1 firmware from here. (mirror1 & mirror2).

2. Extract downloaded archive. Copy the content of SDcard folder on a micro SD card, then insert it in your Pipo S1 tablet.
3. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
4. If you dont have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
5. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
6. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
7. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
8. Then press Run button. Tablet will restart in Recovery mode when everything finish.
9. Select install zip from sdcard / choose zip from sdcard and apply corrections from SDCARD folder, strictly in order!
10. Reboot, and wait till it start (first run may take up to 5 minutes) 

Enjoy this fine release!

RK30 ROM by Oma features:

- System ext4
- CWM Recovery 6.0.2.7
- External SD will be mounted as NAND (up to 64 GB)
- 2.5 GB Internal Storage - init.d Support
- USB-Hub enable - Gamepad (PS2, XBox, ...)
- Kernel modules (cifs, TUN, lan, serial)
- Ethernet Settings
- Asphalt 7 compatible
- Device = Nexus 7
- Latest hosts, SU, SU-binary, busybox
- MX Video-Player, Play Music & Volume +
- Reboot Menu, Kernel Tuner, Dateimanager HD (Root)
- Nova Launcher

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

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1. Backup your data.
2. Download the CM10.1 archive from here, here or here; (uploading) extract PipoS1_CM10.1_v1.3.2.rar. Copy Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip file to a microSD card.
3. Hard-off the tablet by long pressing the power button (4+ seconds). Insert microSD card. Hold down the VOL- button while inserting microUSB cable to enter download mode
4. Start the RKAndroidTool.exe found in the RKDevelopTool_v1.35 folder (right-click, run as administrator). NOTE: The tool should say Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb. Hit EraseIDB and wait for success (Clears partition table) and then hit Run once. INFO: Run OK, Pipo S1 will boot into recovery --> **RECOVERY SHOULD BE v6.0.3.1**
5. Wipe cache, Wipe data/factory reset, Install zip from external card Oma RK30 CM10.1 Format NAND.zip and reboot. Wait 5 minutes.
6. Once the tablet starts, select your prefered launcher, hit immer (always).
7. Set the language to English: Hit the setting icon, Systemeinstellungen, Scroll down to Sprache & Einabe, Set Sprache to your desired language.
8. Fix landscape menu buttons not appearing. Go to play store, sign in. Install Textdroider DPI from play store. Set DPI to 120. Apply. Reboot. HINT: to use back & navigate button use the tablet in portrait mode.
9. Optional: If you want back the tablet interface with bottom notification bar then download TabletUI fix v1.3.2 and install it from microSD card via CWM.

Hints:
- enable development options > tap 5 times on build number
- higher performance > disable animation scales in developer options
- control Play-Store > disable auto-updates
- battery drain > set keep wi-fi on during sleep to never
- full access to the build > enable /system rw in File Manager HD
- load kernel modules > enable init.d ON in Pimp my Rom (reboot)
- dont show su notifications > disable in Superuser

Unresolved Issues:
- Wifi takes a few seconds to connect from sleep
- camera is upside down
- display artifacts on screen rotation

Troubleshooting:
Problem: If you get stuck with installs the loop you back to recovery constantly, you probably have CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.5. This recovery does not work with the original Pipo S1 kernel.
Solution: Use recovery 6.0.3.1 with kernel RK3-_kernel_308_s1_pipo

Problem: You find yourself stuck in recovery with no way to power off
Solution: Select a menu item, highlight ++++Go Back++++, when you press the power button, do not let go until tablet powers off.


Build details:
- CyanogenMod 10.1 / Android Jelly bean 4.2.2
- Kernel 3.0.8+
- this firmware has root acces.
- Languages: all
- gapps are preinstalled
- Another preinstalled apps: AdAway, Apollo, CPU Tweaks, DSP Manager, File Manager HD, MX Player, Nova Launcher, Pimp My Rom, RebootMenu, Terminal Emulator, USB Host Controller, Viper4Android FX, etc...
- Antutu Benchmark score: about 10.000 points at 120 dpi;
- Build number: Oma RK30 CM10.1 v1.3.2 - 05.10.2013


Credits for this great ROM goes to Oma.
Credits for this tutorial goes to trenchtractor.

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

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