Ampe A76

This page is about the latest A13 version of the Ampe A76 tablet. Note that Ampe released different hardware under the name A76.

= Identification =

Ampe manufactured different tablets under the name A76. Older versions use the A13 SoC and more recent versions ship with an A20 or A23 SoC instead of the A13.

On the back of the device, the following is printed: Ampe A76

The PCB has the following silkscreened on it: A7006Q-V1.1 2013-5-21

In Android, under Settings->About Tablet, you will find:
 * Model Number: A76II
 * Build Number: C_V3.01-nuclear-anpei7am-r4.0.84-130704

This version of the tablet ships with a Windows Phone-ish interface for Android (tiles on the homescreen).

= Sunxi support =

Current status
The device is supported and maintained in mainline U-Boot. There is no mainstream kernel support at this point. Linux (sunxi-3.4 branch) properly supports the device.

Manual build

 * For building u-boot, use the Ampe_A76 target.
 * The .fex file can be found in sunxi-boards as ampe_a76.fex

Everything else is the same as the manual build howto.

Mainline U-Boot
For building mainline U-Boot, use the Ampe_A76 target.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

ADB
The device does not ship with root access enabled: ADB shell runs as unprivileged user. However, the /data/local/tmp trick to gain root access works.

FEL mode
Any button (VOL-, VOL+) triggers FEL mode at boot.

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



The devices uses UART1 for U-Boot and Linux messages: make sure to properly set console=ttyS1 and spawn getty on ttyS1.

Device disassembly
The back case is rather hard to separate from the front: using a plastic tool is highly recommended! There are up to 14 clips to pop open. The clips are far inside the inner part of the case, so don't hesitate going deep with a plastic tool. It's easier to start on the side with the connectors.

Locating the UART
Locate the UART on the back of the PCB according to the pinout and just solder on some wires according to our UART howto.

= Pictures =

= Also known as =


 * A76 时尚版
 * A76 时尚版Ⅱ

= See also =

Other Ampe A76 models:
 * A76 精英版
 * A76 经典版
 * A76 双核版
 * A76 双核II

Manufacturer images
Ampe A76 download page:
 * A76 时尚版Ⅱ stock Android
 * A76 时尚版 stock Android