Latest Firmware for WEXLER.BOOK T7008 (Android 4.0.4) and Review
A WEXLER.BOOK T7008 e-book tablet came into my hands, and I started exploring it: connected it to Wi-Fi, installed various apps and checked for firmware updates.
It turned out to have Android 4.0.3, while the latest firmware on the manufacturer’s site was Android 4.0.4 — an updated version from 01.10.2012. Of course I decided to install it.
How I updated the firmware
I followed the instructions from the Wexler site — it went quickly and easily. I updated from a Windows 7 x64 PC; on Windows 8, according to reviews, the update didn’t work, so if you’re on Windows 8, find a Windows 7 computer.
If you’ve just bought this tablet, I recommend updating the firmware right away: it works better on the new one, and you won’t have to set everything up a second time — sooner or later you’ll get round to updating anyway.
The Wexler website was a pleasant surprise: everything is simple and logical, and information is easy to find.
My review of the WEXLER.BOOK T7008
- Price — it’s worth the money, and it doesn’t cost much.
- Battery — rather weak, lasting 2–3 hours at most.
- CPU — not very powerful, so don’t count on games.
- Screen — the resolution is disappointing. For browsing and viewing photos in good quality, get a bigger tablet with a higher resolution.
Otherwise the WEXLER.BOOK T7008 is fine for killing half an hour on the road, and it takes up little space.
According to reviews online, this model often has defects — people return and exchange it. Check it carefully right when you buy it.
Unofficial firmware
The 4PDA forum also has unofficial firmware for the T7008, such as CyanogenMod 10. One reader installed it, but afterwards the touchscreen stopped working, so they had to control the tablet with a USB mouse. Unofficial firmware is at your own risk — the official one is more reliable.