Gemei G9

= Identification = In android, under Settings->About Tablet, you will find:


 * Model Number: MID970
 * Build Number: 03F2-P1-H1-H01-AH40.20120330
 * Kernel version: 3.0.8+ inet_dada@InetSoftware #162

= Sunxi support =

Mainline status

 * u-boot:  target, queued for u-boot-2015.4 in sunxi-wip
 * mainline kernel:  devicetree, queued for linux-3.21

Things that still need work

 * Audio (waiting for sun4i DMA patches)
 * Battery management (axp209 powersupply driver)
 * Camera interface (no CSI driver)
 * NAND
 * Touchscreen (no gt801_2plus1 driver)
 * USB OTG (host mode part works)

sunxi-3.4 status
Somewhat supported.


 * For building u-boot, use the "Gemei_G9" target.
 * The .fex file can be found in sunxi-boards as zatab.fex.

Everything else is the same as the manual build howto.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

FEL mode
The button triggers  FEL mode.

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



Device disassembly
Remove the two screws on the connectors side. Gently pry the back cover off with your plastic tool.

Locating the UART
There are clearly labelled UART pads under the touchscreen cable. Just solder on some wires according to our UART howto.

= Pictures =

= Also known as =


 * The ZaReason ZaTab seems to be using same mainboard, but it lacks the USB hub chip. (ZaTab Motherboard Picture).

= See also =

Teardown on slatedroid forums.