Q8

This device uses the highly popular Q88 form factor tablet housing. This motherboard has also been used in many many rebadges, and will come with different batteries, different cameras, and perhaps different Wifi modules.

It might be that this actually is the same device as the Q88, but we need more data and pictures before we can decide that.

= Identification =

It is very hard to properly identify this device.

Sometimes the rebadger has printed a different name on the backside. Some vendors have altered the Model Number, most didn't. The Build string usually also is not helpful, as "nuclear_evb" just means A13 evaluation board.

For the Point Of View Mobii 703, you will find, in android, under Settings->About Tablet:


 * Model Number: POV_TAB_P703(V1.0)
 * Build Number: nuclear_evb-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 201311126 test-keys

But the only real way to properly identify this device is to open up the case, detach the motherboard, and look at the printing on the other side.

= Sunxi support =

Current status
Supported.

Manual build specifics

 * For building u-boot, use the "Unknown_Q8" target.
 * The .fex file can be found in sunxi-boards as unknown_q8.fex

Everything else is the same as the manual build howto.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

FEL mode
The Volume+ button triggers FEL mode.

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



Device disassembly
Disassembly is very straightforward for Q88 style devices. The edge of the back cover needs to be pushed to the outside to release the clips. So put the device on its back and insert your plastic tool in the outer edge. Push the outer casing away from the display, and you should soon hear the clips release.

Locating the UART
On the back of the mainboard, there are two test pads near the SoC. Solder on some wires according to our UART howto.

Unlike with many other A13 tablets, these pads do not seem to be multiplexed with the SD card, but their functionality needs to be verified still.

= Pictures =


 * Point Of View Mobii 703 (Board is labelled Q8-V12)

= Also known as =


 * Point Of View Mobii 703 - TAB-P703-8GB (V1.0)
 * Eye Pad 7

= See also =