i thought i had a proper back up of my gapps 1.3 but i goofed...and i lost my gapps. i am running 2.1 update1 kernal 2.6.29 build sch-i500.dio1. i have tried using the gapps at cyanogen's page for fascinate but i can't get an update zip to work. says they are not signed so it can varify... please if anyone has a back up signed that works with my build i will donate to your beer fund! been up all night trying to figure this one out.
try looking for the fascinate /system dump, should be able to help you out some. If not, then look at the development forum for the back to stock flash file.
found odin and stock files though its honestly i get nervous when i use odin. if anyone has another fix i would appericate it.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=fascinate+system+dump
i am not an idiot and that was uncalled for link. yes i know to google... i was having trouble finding a site that hadn't yanked it so i am checking out all my options. i do want help mind you and i offered a beer fund donation so plz show a little respect.
tried two one had a virus and i am poking around the other...least i found some not yanked finally.
The thread has mirrors since the original link went dead. Just look through it and I'm sure you'll find the mirrors. I even made sure at least one worked before posting the last time.
odin it was....tried a few differnt things with the dump but it wouldn't get running even after a factory restore. thanks!!
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Hello.
I just got this phone, and it is UNLOCKED and stock 2.1 on it.
I would like to update to the official 2.2 and keep the unlocked, can someone point me to the right direction and tell me how that will be done?
I heard the 2.2 is not out officially, but it is leaked, so that leaked version is the full 2.2 stock or something missing?
I heard something about rooting, flashing, but I am not sure what that means as I just got this phone.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800636
root the phone 1st then download rom manager then pick a rom eugene's , sombionix, or master are all good read up on them and then pick one
down load it on to your computer then load into the internal sd card then reboot in to recovery or through clockwork (rom manager) and load it up.. If you can't follow read up on the sticky's in this forum it explains way better.........
Look in here for all your needs and tools that you'll want to get started on getting Root, ClockworkMod Recovery and a Custom Rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771111
Look in here for all the different Roms. (ie Android 2.1 roms or Android 2.2 roms)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=711
Just like oka1 said, you need to root your device first. Then get rom manager from the market and install clockworkmod recovery through it. When your done with that download any rom you want and put it on your Internal Memory (Phone Storage) on the root of it. Then flash through Clockworkmod. Hope its enough. ;D
Words are sounding very complicated, but I am sure its not just need to learn how to do the steps....
Also the 2.2 will fix GPS, and have Full Flash browser right?
Can I use this to root? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739300
Also if I brick this phone as I am new at it, can it be recovered?
And where do I find the stock 2.2, please?
Thanks.
Look in the development forum or use search. It's all there, and trivial to find.
My signature should teach you everything you need.
for the rom, go to the development section... There is a sticky called the bible. It has everything.
I personally would flash nero v3 (not the beta 3). Most on here agree it's amazing.
Also, Vibrant's are REALLY hard to brick... Worst case you can use odin to get back to stock 2.1. Thid is also covered in my signature.
Now, with all that said... Samsung promised froyo by year end. You may want to wait a few days (I'd still take nero over an ota, just giving you all the information. They may not deliver)
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Words are sounding very complicated, but I am sure its not just need to learn how to do the steps....
Also the 2.2 will fix GPS, and have Full Flash browser right?
Can I use this to root? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739300
Also if I brick this phone as I am new at it, can it be recovered?
And where do I find the stock 2.2, please?
Thanks.
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I would just leave it factory cause I see this ending in a soft brick and you freaking otu thinking you ruined your phone when you didnt
Learn how to use Odin FIRST, then learn how to root, then learn how to flash, all of this is covered somewhere in this forum.....search a little and you'll be flashing in no time.
Sent from THE Vibrant......
The newest and greatest is Nero 3 by team whiskey, its a custom 2.2, but with a gingerbread (2.3) feel and look. They have been at it for a a while and this is a wonderful rom. Check out my thread in this (vibrant general) forum for links and all the tips you need just ask.
I'd love to help.
Canada just got the official 2.2 Froyo update. Can't you just use that download?
Thank you for your replies, I am reading the guides now and hopefully everything works out.
Can someone please tell me does 2.2 have full flash browser?
I am trying to restore my A500 to stock so it will go back to getting the OTA updates. I actually tried downloading one of the "complete" 3.1 updates, but it will not flash over my current 3.1 firmware (which was the one that was leaked a while ago) but it fails. My firmware version for that leaked file seems old compared to what is current and it wont get the OTA update... so thought I would try to go back to stock.
I found a link for the stock update.zip on these forums, but the acer cdn keeps saying access denied when I try to download it. Does anyone have Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.104.02_COM_GEN1 for download or know of a mirror?
+1, my tablet is freaking going bananas right now and I need a solution like asap!?
+1 again.
I'm also waiting for this and cannot find it online or on these forums.
Of Course this is the one i need to and its no where to be found on the internet someone important please help or upload your recovery PLEASE!
Seems a lot of people need this..
Why is this update so difficult/impossible to find?
I have added multiple ROMs to my device and the most recent made the mistake of not doing enough research. All it will do is vibrate at power up and I need the stock recovery to fix.
so far the only help I could give is
check my signature you should find some good files...
someone get back to stock from my files...
maybe I will do a tutorial... but I am lazy... so try to search my post in the weboard, I posted somewhere already.
I need my acer a500 back to day one stock and currently my screen has a caution sign with a little android dude...
I had a custom rom and i lost my backup so i cannot restore
I need to get back to Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.104.02_COM_GEN1 and i cannot find it anywhere on the internet or on these forums. The cdn site doesnt work so idk what to do.
Im a noob at this going back to stock thing.
Anything would be greatly appreciated
Close this tread since no one will help.
Calm down guy.... help comes when someone has free time from the job/wife/house/car/etc...
Sounds like you need to download a copy of Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2
What rom are you currently on and what recovery do you have installed?
Since the CDN site are no longer active ( 3.0.1 are dead.... HC 3.1 are still alive )... and going by what you'd requested (1.104.02_COM_GEN1).... I assumed you are in the US region...
previously... people were trying your method in order to get OTA updates... but since we have the latest "FULL" packages.... what is stopping you from flashing/updating to the latest for US region ??
Full Package and Update thread by Vache:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
and the latest for US region is:
Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2 ( Honeycomb 3.1 .... no longer 3.0.1
link here: ( make sure to use Acer decrypter with the file !!! )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16326563&postcount=26
then follow by interim updates to:
Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2
make sure to wipe and factory reset before updating !!
They are all available at the above thread
*** You do NOT need to be rooted when using the full packages.... just make sure your card is formatted with FAT32 and place the file at the root directory.
UnicornKaz- I'm not understanding what you just said about method?
.10 is a ~47 meg file
Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2 is a 366 meg file
He needs .11. I will post a google documents link for the OP in a minute...
dottat said:
I'm not understanding what you just said about method?
.10 is a ~47 meg file
Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2 is a 366 meg file
I will post a google documents link for the OP in a minute...
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well then... my bad...
post updated with megaupload link to the .11
UnicornKaz said:
well then... my bad...
post updated with megaupload link to the .11
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thanks guy... for some odd reason IE9 is giving me fits on google documents... but that's a whole new thread.
so perhaps that's why you thought some people were having issues getting the ota's? lol
Here's the decrypted update.zip
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5...MDAyYS00ZDA0LTg4NDgtZjVmOWZiMmU5YmYz&hl=en_US
Why not flash the latest OTA and use the root tool from market to reinstall the stock recovery?
side note, i love how he only gave the community 4 hours then stormed off. Sense of entitlement anyone?
Athrun88 said:
Why not flash the latest OTA and use the root tool from market to reinstall the stock recovery?
side note, i love how he only gave the community 4 hours then stormed off. Sense of entitlement anyone?
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That's sorta what we told him (her?)... I think the problem is that the noobs aren't sure which rom/update is a full rom vs update. He should be able to figure it out now.
Yes Thank you to everyone for putting up with my annoyance and thank you all your help(the rush was my screen was black for awhile with no response lol), i just couldnt figure out everything i was reading. Just seemed like everything i was looking for wasnt really directly what i needed.
Mostly due to this is still a new process for alot of people (including me), but thats why xda rules the web!!
Sorry for the spam on the forums!
Athrun88 said:
Why not flash the latest OTA and use the root tool from market to reinstall the stock recovery?
side note, i love how he only gave the community 4 hours then stormed off. Sense of entitlement anyone?
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Youd understand if you were in my shoes when you cant find something and your $400 electronic device is not responding, yes its my fault so im sorry i had you look in here and waste your time posting what you posted )
okay so iv had my tab for awhile now and had no need to root it since i used my phone for everything. iv been playing around on android for a bit now and before my milestone i had fun with windows mobile. so please do flame me as dumb and that i didnt look first. i see the bible for our tabs and that the root method doesnt work now. i used heimdall to flash a stock rooted ver of froyo and now it boots but i cant get past the activation screen. yes i have dont the vol up once vol down twice thing. it wont work and just sits on the screen. i can get past it. so now im about to go all the way back to stock and start over. if someone who is more familiar with the fourms then i am can post the links and steps i need to do to get back to a rooted tab that would be great and id be forever thankful. from then on im ok i bought that bootstrapper from the maket to save me time (plus i enjoy giving money to those who work hard for my free entertainment) oh btw should have said it first. i have the vzw i800 tab. thanks so much folks i really just want a working tab again. oh one last thing i have cm9 running ony my phone and love it...whats everyones thoughts on it for the tab?
once again thank you
so i get it this was a tall order and after getting everything working last night im up and runnning with a cwr rooted and on froyo....i wanna jump up to hc or cm9, or some kind of ics but i dont see much and the two i looked at and tried, the dl links are broke...so can anyone point me to the links of working hc or ics for a vzw tab please
really? no one?
For ICS/CM9
First do this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384
Then do this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385153
DON'T!
Overcome isn't for cdma ran.
You will brick your device.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA
i guess at this point i just need to make it ext 4. what vzw kernel is best for this? thanks for the replay
You don't need to make it ext4, you need a custom recovery so can flash ICS using CWM. The ICS zip will repartition and reformat anyway, so you have no need of converting to ext4.
You need a kernel with custom recovery (version 3.x or greater).
C.
cheatman said:
You don't need to make it ext4, you need a custom recovery so can flash ICS using CWM. The ICS zip will repartition and reformat anyway, so you have no need of converting to ext4.
You need a kernel with custom recovery (version 3.x or greater).
C.
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im good then i have cm on it and i think its 3.0 i tried flashing 5.x with rom manager and t started acting funny till i rebooted the recovery. i tried to install cm9 but it told me there was a problem with the package and gave me a code 7 i think. maybe it was a bad dl. ill try and redownload right now and try again. the first time i did everything manually but this time i was lazy and bought the bootstapper. i should be good right? thanks for your help.
i just re dl it and checked the md5. everything was fine. tried to install it and gave me the same thing. error in sd card/cm9 blah blah blah.zip (status 7) this is the step im having problems with
Which cm9 you tried to flash.
Maybe the GSM one?
Better go to rootzwiki.com and look for jt1134's ICS built there.
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going to that site now. i hope it works. im kind of pissed off. every rom i try the dl link is broken or it doesnt flash. im back to stock re rooted and did the bootstrap. i just wanna get off of froyo at this point.
sorry if I am leading you on a chase.
I am not a CDMA user, that is why I don't really know where you should get your CDMA build.
But I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24986629&postcount=756
Go there, and find on 2nd line that says Alroger's Downloads.
That points to Alroger's external site.
He has a P1000CDMA build of the "TE4M version of CM9"
That will be your best bet.
jt1134 is also a TE4AM dev I think, or at least lots of his code in it.
priyana said:
sorry if I am leading you on a chase.
I am not a CDMA user, that is why I don't really know where you should get your CDMA build.
But I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24986629&postcount=756
Go there, and find on 2nd line that says Alroger's Downloads.
That points to Alroger's external site.
He has a P1000CDMA build of the "TE4M version of CM9"
That will be your best bet.
jt1134 is also a TE4AM dev I think, or at least lots of his code in it.
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no your not leading me to anywhere bad. its just a lack of upkeep on a old deivce its just harsh. im on that site you told me about and im finding a lot. im thankful youre helping me with this. do you know why im getting a error code (status 7) any and everytime i try flashing cm9? this is the nly things that stands in my way
from what I understand, error 7 is when the device you are flashing is not supported by the package.
Say earlier you tried to flash a p1000 rom into a cdma device.
I am almost convinced that if you get the right package, namely the one for cdma or "p1c" build, you should be able to flash it.
jt1134 is the most knowledgeable on CDMA CM9 builds.
yeah im on p1c builds and cdma builds....do you think its because im trying to go from froyo right to ics with out gb? should i flash cubbed in heimdall (3.2.x) before going to ics? or does it not matter on this device?
once again im so thankful for your help
which CWM version you have?
Apparently you need to have the latest 5.x.x ?
3.0...damn i didnt even think of that and i sould have thats whats going on with the photon right now. trying now thanks
that worked! thanks for the help
So I have the latest stock upgrades but was tring to flash this puppy last night. Bloatware is gone but I do not see that the rom took. I was trying to load muini or something like that, the name escapes me. I thought I followed directions but apparently not well enough. I have ec09 any ideas? My end goal is to stream line this so I can carry it well past my upgrade in march.
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The rom u are trying to flash is older than ec09.
Latest is eg04.
So I need to flash eg04, then flash the custom rom. I'll keep digging in the forums and re read posts. I probably missed something. Especially if I thought I was up to date with ec09. Please forgive my noobiness. I will continue to learn and hopefully be able to contribute someday.
Ok, I see that eg04 is gb and nervous about taking the plunge, feel a little too noob for that.
And now I see what I was doing wrong, will try to flash again later, I miss read something and I think I was trying to load miunia when I wanted debellare.
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Well since ur noobing and on ec09, root and debloat. We really don't have custom roms per say, just deodexed and slightly tweaked. I would if I were you just get familiar with what u have before moving on.
And that is what I shall do, thank you.
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Np.
Is there a simple starter pack that I can flash via odin to start me towards gb and more importantly a usable ticker.
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jaycush said:
Is there a simple starter pack that I can flash via odin to start me towards gb and more importantly a usable ticker.
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Well the whole (stock-leaked) eg04 rom and instructions are in dev thread. I'm going back to stock unrooted right now so I can test my repacked kernels. Ill pull files to make some odin images. I work in a cpl hours so hopefully can tar em up and get them uploaded tonight
You are awesome. I keep reading threads and doing a lot of googling to learn. I started down this path looking for programming guides as I embarked on some projects for work and started seeing what could be done. Unfortunately, none of my business degree classes were in programing, so I have to learn all that on my own.
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I'm still at work but I did test my repack kernel it roots stock but debloat is needed to install busy box etc. But gonna get back to it after work
I won't try until sometime monday. Took the day off but have my 2 boys to deal with all day wife will be there but still not sure how much free time I'll have.
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Thought I could use an eg04 recovery in cwm to flash gb. Will keep reading, advice always helpful. Was able to successfully flash deodex ec09.
I managed to flash tb's 101 everything for ec09 I love it, will try and make sure I have the most recent version. I also need a thanks a lot button. Expect the thanks button to be pushed as soon as I make it to the posts where the downloads are. woohoo
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Get more comfortable flashing. Cause eg04 has more steps. been too busy to finish what I started on eg04.
I have been working on flashing things through cwm. I like it pretty well because is quick and i can flash without having to be connected to the laptop. I was able to get the everything mod flashed, but prior to that could not get the "..package.zip" file to flash and then the am/pm ticker mod would not flash either. Hololauncher would not load/install so there is still plenty to learn before attempting GB as a install. Any advice is always appreciated.