Sencor Element 7 V3

Sencor Element 7 version 3 is a standard Q8 format, A13 based tablet.

= Identification =

On the back of the device, the following is printed: element 7 version 3

SENCOR&reg; Internet Tablet with 7" Capacitive display and 4GB Memory

The PCB has the following silkscreened on it: SAQ8-A13 V1.2

In android, under Settings->About Tablet, you will find:
 * Model Number: ELEMENT 7V3
 * Build Number: nuclear_evb-eng 4.0.4 GC0308_5370_1680_7660_MSM

= Sunxi support =

Current status
Not supported as such. Similar devices and drivers are supported. Hopefully will get it supported soon...

Manual build

 * For building U-Boot, use the  target.
 * The .fex file can be found in sunxi-boards as

Everything else is the same as the manual build howto.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

FEL mode
Both Vol+ or Vol- button triggers FEL mode. Though only ./fel version and LiveSuit/PhoenixSuit flashing works (no success entering Boot1 for me).

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



Device disassembly
Identical with Q8 Format disassembly. To access the PCB bacside, unplug the three flex cables and unscrew the three PH0 screws. Turn the board over(the poorly soldered wires will most likely come off by themselves anyway, so don't worry too much about them now), then remove the plastic cover glued to the backside.

Locating the UART
UART solder pads are in the middle on the back-side of the PCB. TX is the one closer to the USB port.

Note: I am receiving no output during boot or FEL mode; only serial_noise seems to work for me. It maps to /dev/ttyS1. The diagnostic pads are easily torn off from the PCB (maybe not suitable for soldering to). If despite that you decide to try for yourself, here's how: UART howto.

= Pictures =

= Also known as =

Not aware of any exact clones.

= See also =


 * Other Q8 format A13 based tablets.
 * Device Product Page
 * Stock ROM(tested ok, but unknown source!)

Manufacturer images

 * front
 * back