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Differences between Acer-based 3.1 ROMs?

Hi, anyone want to engage in a discussion of the differences between the new Acer-based 3.1 Honeycomb ROMs??
We've got Dexter's Aconia ROM, Virtuous Picasso 1.0.5+, HoneyVillain, and maybe some others too. What are the pros and cons of each? I tried Dexter's PRIMEE ROM, but wasn't keen on the ASUS/Acer issues. I am currently running Virtuous 1.0.5, but think I might try Dexter's next. Now that these have gone to the leaked Acer 3.1, they should be easier to compare...
I'm talking ONLY the Acer-based ROMs... What works in one but not in the other, what does one do better than the other, etc., etc. Not trying to bash any one ROM -- I am sure each one is great -- just trying to figure out which one to go with long-term.
EDIT: I just realized I may have put this in the wrong place... sorry. If this should go in the "General" discussion, I apologize. Can it be moved or closed (and restarted in General)?

I was wondering the same. I now have the default stock 3.1 loaded and rooted my device. But reading the positive storys of the other roms, I actually want to try them. But not sure where to begin.
Perhaps Ill just wait a week or so and see which thread is most active, that will prob be the most popular rom

John8472 said:
I was wondering the same. I now have the default stock 3.1 loaded and rooted my device. But reading the positive storys of the other roms, I actually want to try them. But not sure where to begin.
Perhaps Ill just wait a week or so and see which thread is most active, that will prob be the most popular rom
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OR.. that's the rom with the most problems

2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
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dc13 said:
2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
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Will it be any different to what we have though? I don't exactly trust Acer to come through with the goods.

dc13 said:
2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
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i think u mean deutsch
so are you still developing rom ?

interqd said:
i think u mean deutsch
so are you still developing rom ?
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ya ill still support my rom. and thats for the correction.
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Main issue this leak is from china and for me my main issue is uk locale. Websites think I am in wrong region like bbc iplayer etc. English us is only language option in location. The Asus rom is global and when you buy a transformer the 3.1 updates downloads auto and asks you to install it. However Acer are lagging behind too busy with w500 tablet to offer us official 3.1. Asus rom also more multimedia focussed so many parts of it blow this Acer roms away. Widgets on Asus rom are great like email and weather even clock. Pcasso 1.07 is good but graphic glitches and reboots make it a no no for me. Honeyvillian is good but I need a bit more flare on this iconia. Picasso will push this tablet and get most out of it as m-deejay is a major dev. Too early to judge as we really just started here
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I'm using tabonay right now, because it's the first one I found that did not require a data wipe when going from acer stock rom. (At the moment, i wasn't inclined to reinstall my apps and widgets). Can't say anything for the other 3.1 roms, as I havn't tried them yet.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

Euclid's Brother said:
I'm using tabonay right now, because it's the first one I found that did not require a data wipe when going from acer stock rom. (At the moment, i wasn't inclined to reinstall my apps and widgets). Can't say anything for the other 3.1 roms, as I havn't tried them yet.
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If ya dont mind, What are your observations using tabonay so far?????

Sticking with Virtuous 1.0.6
I have Virtuous 1.0.6 working flawlessly now; and given the nasty bugs that've been reported on 1.0.7 and on Dexter's mod, I won't be updating anytime soon. I don't have any need to overclock so I guess I'm fine with what I've got for now.
I'll wait until things settle down a bit and go with the ROM that seems the least buggy. I imagine things will continue to develop at a furious pace for a couple weeks, then slow down.

jkrell said:
I have Virtuous 1.0.6 working flawlessly now; and given the nasty bugs that've been reported on 1.0.7 and on Dexter's mod, I won't be updating anytime soon. I don't have any need to overclock so I guess I'm fine with what I've got for now.
I'll wait until things settle down a bit and go with the ROM that seems the least buggy. I imagine things will continue to develop at a furious pace for a couple weeks, then slow down.
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where you able to retain your apps from 3.0.1? or have to wipe/format...

I am running HoneyVillain and it may not have much flash as previously mentioned, it is very stable. Given how soon its been since the first ROM was ported, I am putting more emphasis on stability for now.

Well, since Virtuous 1.0.8 is now out with Acer and ASUS based ROMs, I took the plunge (I'm a sucker for new versions). It's awesome. Overclocked by default and running silky smooth.
I think you could probably skip a wipe (and thus keep your apps) if you go straight from 3.0.1 or 3.1 to Virtuous 1.0.8 (as long as you go with the Acer-based ROM). I'm not sure. I wiped before going to a custom ROM.
Keep in mind, you'll lose all settings on your system apps, as the system folder gets deleted.

In case I have missed any thing. Are there any kernel source available for Acer based 3.1 rom up to now? If no, why some self compiled kernel say it can compatible with both Acer & Asus 3.1 ROM? Thanks.

I am using leaked 3.1 advantage being there is no need to wipe out data , disadvantage cannot overclock .
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got a day off from work today so gonna update to virtuous 1.0.8 and see how i get on. i have donation titanium backup so full data wipe isnt a prob for me.

umanko said:
I am using leaked 3.1 advantage being there is no need to wipe out data , disadvantage cannot overclock .
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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ive updated to the various acer-based roms without wiping data and no issues thus far.

minotauri said:
ive updated to the various acer-based roms without wiping data and no issues thus far.
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Cool. .Maybe I didn't wait long enough after first boot on Virtuous and Honey Villian.

*New* to Acer Iconia A500

Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks

KingLex said:
Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks
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Install taboony 2.2 rom and richards 3.7 kernel. Look in the development section and youll find both there.
Im pretty sure ive seen the market issue around but i never read up on it, just use the search funtion. But the rom and kernel i suggested is faster than what you currently have.

Try this guy, he seems to update his ROMs. VirtuPicasso is discontinued now, no more updates. So stick with the living guys
Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287555

jon-.- said:
Install taboony 2.2 rom and richards 3.7 kernel. Look in the development section and youll find both there.
Im pretty sure ive seen the market issue around but i never read up on it, just use the search funtion. But the rom and kernel i suggested is faster than what you currently have.
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ok thnx ! a mil man - and i also do sigs/gfx , ill upload my work if you want or for those who do, do gfx or w/e
profipix said:
Try this guy, he seems to update his ROMs. VirtuPicasso is discontinued now, no more updates. So stick with the living guys
Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287555
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thnx i knew it waz a bad idea to run this rom , but hey its all trial nd error i guess at least i know how to install them , welp time to back up my apps once again

KingLex said:
PS: i am a noob once it comes to rooting tabs/phones and such but i do have
lots and lots of experience with hacking a PSP and PSP Bricks
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I'm a bigger noob than u are, so I've some question for u; which I'm afraid to ask the senior members for they might get mad for asking them stupid nooby questions; since you u recently learned these tricks u must be very excited to answer my questions.
Q1 Why and how would I flash custom rom to my a500?
Q2 If I constantly flash rom to my device would it harm my device in any way?

KingLex said:
Hey , my name iz Lex aka KingLex i just recently picked up the Acer Iconia A500
im in LOVE with it so far so good. Ive also installed and flashed a Custom Rom which is 3.1 Kernel Version is 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
and the builder is Virtous Picasso v.1.1.0 if that help - ooh yes i did however ran into 1 issue.I cant get noting from the market keep getting some purchase error.Its forced to closed.Are there any other custom rom thats out thats better or recommended ? if so please it will be help
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Personally i would recommend the Rooted Stock 3.2. I played with few ROMs. And came to conclusion almost all ROMs have some sort issues. Nothing major just different minor ones.
But that Rooted Stock 3.2 is one of the best so far IMO. No issues with any thing runs smoothly/flawlessly. I am using it with Thor Kernel 3.7.
jodiac said:
I'm a bigger noob than u are, so I've some question for u; which I'm afraid to ask the senior members for they might get mad for asking them stupid nooby questions; since you u recently learned these tricks u must be very excited to answer my questions.
Q1 Why and how would I flash custom rom to my a500?
Q2 If I constantly flash rom to my device would it harm my device in any way?
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Dude dont worry about asking nooby question, we were all noob once, hell i still am lol. As long you are being respectful and not bashing on the OS for no reason, no one will mind helping or answering your question. Any way back to your questions
Since you new just a heads up. Dont do OTA 3.2 update, or you will have to downgrade and then Root the device.
A1. I am going to assume you have Rooted Device. Why you flash ROM: Well different ROM comes with different app, and may be some added support to hard wares you want, that your stock dont have. Also they have fix for some problems that the stock has, higher efficiency too may be... you get the point.
How you Flash ROM Video Tutorial to give you general idea: Once you have CWM installed, you just get what ever ROM you like to try, put that in SD card. Go in CWM menu, do the necessary wipes of appropriate section. Then install the ROM from SD.
WHAT EVER ROM YOU DECIDE TO USE, JUST READ EVERY THING CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU DIVE IN IT
As for flashing ROM constantly, it will not harm your device, least not that i am aware off. Just as long as you follow proper instructions. Its just like installing windows on PC over and over...

Need advise on 3.2 ROM

Hi there,
I am new to the iconia forums but not new to android. I already have a heavily customized Xperia X10.
What I am looking for is a pre rooted stock 3.2 ROM. CWM is installed and works.
I have read so many threads but I am still not sure wich file to use.
It's a A500 with Acer_A500_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7 ROM. The new one should work in Germany.
Can anyone help me? Many thanks in advance.
Karl

I am running taboonay 2.2 using the latest Thor kernel and am very happy. It is rock solid even overcooked.
Vache has removed most of the bloat, and but offers a kitchen to add back anything you want.
If you are looking for total stock for your locale, and someone else will need to chime in.

se_ebel_portolkyz said:
Hi there,
I am new to the iconia forums but not new to android. I already have a heavily customized Xperia X10.
What I am looking for is a pre rooted stock 3.2 ROM. CWM is installed and works.
I have read so many threads but I am still not sure wich file to use.
It's a A500 with Acer_A500_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7 ROM. The new one should work in Germany.
Can anyone help me? Many thanks in advance.
Karl
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Have a look at the DEV section of this forum, read about each ROM, and then decide which one best meets your individual needs, and desires.

He's asking for a STOCK ROM, only that it's pre-rooted. He isn't asking for taboonay or such. Work on reading-comprehension.

well in the dev section there are some rooted stock, you will have to dig a few pages back
heres one one the second page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265847 not sure if you will get any conflict with u being in germany
if u feel adventurous taboonay has always been solid, its built of a acers' rom just adds some goodies for drive mounts and stuff(usefully for plugging in external hard drives

@ snickle
Thanks buddy. But as WereCatf pointed out, I am looking for a stock ROM. But I missed that Kitchen-thingy when I first read that thread. Seems promising. But it requires registering so I didn't look any further in to it so far.
@ kjy2010
Also Thanks to you! I glanced through the dev section. But most of the ROMs have been cleaned by creators in some way. I would like to decide myself. But as there doesn't seem to be such a ROM that I am looking for, I will probably test one or the other custom ROMs.
@ all others
Thank you!
Karl

se_ebel_portolkyz said:
@ snickle
Thanks buddy. But as WereCatf pointed out, I am looking for a stock ROM. But I missed that Kitchen-thingy when I first read that thread. Seems promising. But it requires registering so I didn't look any further in to it so far.
@ kjy2010
Also Thanks to you! I glanced through the dev section. But most of the ROMs have been cleaned by creators in some way. I would like to decide myself. But as there doesn't seem to be such a ROM that I am looking for, I will probably test one or the other custom ROMs.
@ all others
Thank you!
Karl
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You can always grab a completely stock ROM, install SU, and busybox before installing the ROM on your tab, and you'll have exactly what you want

kjy2010 said:
You can always grab a completely stock ROM, install SU, and busybox before installing the ROM on your tab, and you'll have exactly what you want
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Is it really that easy? OMG! My brain is so twistet that I think too complicated (more or less). I thought rooting will be gone with every update.
Thanks M8
Karl

Karl, you still have to root and install a recovery (the best method). How else are you gonna be able to flash that rooted stock rom?
Magic wishes???
If you look in the dev section, there is a post for a US based stock rom. What is important, is that it gives instructions on how to do it with your own rom.

Moscow Desire said:
Karl, you still have to root and install a recovery (the best method). How else are you gonna be able to flash that rooted stock rom?
Magic wishes???
If you look in the dev section, there is a post for a US based stock rom. What is important, is that it gives instructions on how to do it with your own rom.
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I guess I needed to be a bit more explicit with my response. I had no idea he'd take it that way!

I have been lurking the forums for a few weeks now and I have tried a few of the rom in the
Development area. The honeylicus rom is nice just installed kjy2010 version this morning.
Very nice rom . Hope I help some

Rooted Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1
Hi Karl.
For a European Stock Rom 3.2 with root (version Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1) I went here :
xda
http:__forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280457
it is available to download from here
http:__code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
and there is even a very good tutorial in German on how to install it :
http:__www.android-hilfe.de/1703451-post1.html
I have been running it for 2 months without a glitch

Hi jodokus77,
thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if the GEN1 ROM was apllicable for german region.
What I am going to do next is to receive the OTA 3.2 Update without installing it. Guess it will be placed in the download folder. If it is not a GEN1 or GEN2 ROM, I will root it myself following the instructions in this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
Karl

Finally I did it as jodokus77 supposed.
Everything is working as expected.
Karl

Ok Karl,
Think some of us were a bit confused with exactly what you wanted
Close, but, no cigar (old phrase) as we say...
Glad you're happy with it!

[Q] Using 3G on my A501 freezes system

Hi,
I am on Taboonay 2.2 Rom (HC 3.2.1) and everytime I use the internal 3G of my A501, the system ends up freezing.
At no particular activity but when accessing Data, android freezes. Only option is to reboot...
Very very annoying.
Any idea where it could come from / possible fix ?

Usually occurs while undervolting too much...

Hmmm, i am on taboona's 2.2 rom with latest thor kernel. I have made no oher changes / tweaks.
Would there be better kernel / specific tweaks for A501s in order to get 3G to work well?
Can you tell me how i go about tweaking voltages? I looked into setCPU but it only talks about reducing CPU votltage...
More help would be greatly appreciated.

Up please help me.

benjieb said:
Up please help me.
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Your version of Taboonay, more than likely uses the 3.7+ Kernel from Richard Trip. Unfortunately, this specific kernel has not enough board voltage to sustain internal 3g. As a result, your display will either Freeze, or tablet will go into Sleep of Death.
Both require a reboot.
The best kernel for your tablet (a501), would be RichardTrips 3.4+. This will allow proper voltage to the system board, while giving a little better battery compared to a Stock Kernel.
You can search the Dev thread for the post by RichardTrip, containing links to his HC kernels. I believe he already has them in a flash.zip file for CWM. Just wipe Dalvik and flash through CWM or RA Recovery.
Any questions, post back.

Thanks man, you solved it!
Looking forward to getting my hands on a performing and stable ICS rom for A501 with working 3G... Meanwhile I am happy with what I have.
Sent from Ben's Galaxy Nexus

benjieb said:
Thanks man, you solved it!
Looking forward to getting my hands on a performing and stable ICS rom for A501 with working 3G... Meanwhile I am happy with what I have.
Sent from Ben's Galaxy Nexus
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Yes, Taboonay has been around for awhile. In fact it was the first Rom I installed. But as you discovered, when it went to the newer kernel, is when the issues with the 501 started.
Not a lot of kernel Devs, and only for the 500. Although 501 can use them for the most part, the UV is too much for the 3g. A pity at least one kernel Dev would own a 501 but they all own 500's.
I've got a stable ICS. But, the battery life isn't the best. Nothing can do till the next beta release for the 501. Also, I will not support HC Bootloaders, so folks will have to upgrade to an ICS bootloader. Not going to get into the mess of supporting different roms/kernels/bootloaders.

[Q] Nexus 7 stuck in boot after ELITE kernel JZO54

Hello! I created a new xda account with my new gmail account, anyways, I used to have a verizon fascinate and am no stranger to device tampering. My name is Gabriel and am a huge fun of the nexus 7! anyways, so i flashed over Clemsyn1.5extremeUndervoltedFINAL.zip using google nexus 7 tookit and twrp recovery. I received an OTA update getting me to JZO54 a while back and i think this is my issue. After the flash, it went to boot up and was stuck at the x screen the whole 8 hours i was asleep! i would very much like this kernel to work because im tired of choppy framerates! If someone has been in this situtation and has a kernel suggestion and maybe "how to" guidance. Im in the team win recovery project ready to flash kernel but i dont know how to install a zip that isnt already in my internal storage! this is where im stuck. I also would like an overclocked 1.5 cpu/gpu to 600 kernel if possible, thats what the original one i had tried to flash was. Please help me install another kernel and let me know where to get this kernel and links would be appreciated!!! i know this is a great community and hope to hear from someone today or soon

Welcome! Clemsyn's kernel currently doesn't work with Android 4.1.2, only 4.1.1 you need to flash another kernel.

brando56894 said:
Welcome! Clemsyn's kernel currently doesn't work with Android 4.1.2, only 4.1.1 you need to flash another kernel.
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thank you! yes i figured that out the hard way..... but what i need help with is flashing another kernel without being able to mount my tablet to my computer so i can move the new zip file with the kernel in it. also, i can go back to stock but i have been looking for a moderate cpu kernel like 1.5 and a gpu clock off 600, i dont know if this is only available to clemsyn's but just figured i would ask

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Welcome! Clemsyn's kernel currently doesn't work with Android 4.1.2, only 4.1.1 you need to flash another kernel.
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Clemsyn's kernel was updated a few days ago to work with 4.1.2, and I can verify that it works very well. I believe he started a new thread that has a link for the new kernel.

O2Blevel said:
Clemsyn's kernel was updated a few days ago to work with 4.1.2, and I can verify that it works very well. I believe he started a new thread that has a link for the new kernel.
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thanks for that info! ill give a search but a link would be appreciated. Its seeming to get hard and harder to find info with the mass of topics around here. Anyways, i still do not know how to do this. can someone please help me? haha my issue is
HOW DO I FLASH A ZIP WITH TEAM WIN RECOVERY WHEN I CANNOT MOUNT MY TABLET TO MY COMPUTER THUS THE ZIP NOT BEING IN THE ROOT OF THE TABLET? IS THERE A WAY TO FLASH ANOTHER KERNEL WHILE I AM STUCK IN EITHER FASTBOOT OR ENDLESS LOOP BOOT WITH THE X IN THE SCREEN? I DONT KNOW HOW TO FLASH A ZIP IN THIS SITUATION. I KNOW HOW TO FLASH IT NORMALLY WHEN I AM IN ANDROID AND CAN PUT THE ZIP INSIDE THE ROOT AND FIND IT IN TEAM WIN AND FLASH BUT NOT WHEN I CANT MOUNT. IS THIS UNDERSTOOD?
im sorry for the caps hahaha i guess im just frustrated. It seems no one understands my main question

In recovery connected to PC type in cmd
Adb push filename.zip /sdcard/
Also apologizing for caps and typing haha doesn't make it any less annoying.
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Metallice said:
In recovery connected to PC type in cmd
Adb push filename.zip /sdcard/
Also apologizing for caps and typing haha doesn't make it any less annoying.
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ha, now now no need to be rude here. I was stating that it was frustrating that people seemed to have over looked my main question and was simply emphasizing, my apologies if its a pet peeve of yours. I figure you must be some sort of wiz Metallice, and i appreciate your help! I have a program ive been using to root called nexus 7 toolkit. I looked around and found this ( Flashable kernel from 4.1.2 JZO54K http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12008411/ker...per-jzo54k.zip ) which is the stock kernel it states atleast, and this.. ( ClemsynELITEBatterySaverStock.zip ) which is a battery saving kernel. Im sure you know this, but I was looking to overclock my device to hopefully 1.5 ghz with a 600mhz gpu. It might be asking a bit much, but was hoping someone would be able to walk me through pushing the zip using the nexus 7 toolkit and finding a overclock kernel to flash over. This is what im having problems doing because i am quite new to the nexus 7 and the programs used! only way to be good at something is to learn, please teach me so I can stop asking dumb questions and hopefully help someone in the future!

Bump for help needed!!

FoxHound22r said:
Bump for help needed!!
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Don't bump, read the sticky threads: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796 and use your brain.

ha thanks for the help i guess. People on here sure are rude when they help you, im sorry if my bumping was not to your liking. I am new to this forum and this is a ****ty welcome ha. Not everyone is as smart as you when it comes to this stuff. Am i just expected to know terms and methods? i appreciate the help but am disappointed because i thought i was going to meet some nice helpful enthusiasts and have friendly conversations, but instead i just get half assed answers as if im supposed to know what im doing. This isnt ASUS's fault, its mine. But i was hoping to tamper and become a pro with atleast my device. Maybe I dont belong in the android game

Hi,
Got a new nexus 7, unlocked it and rooted it. Love it
Nexus 7: Version 4.2.1
Kernel Version: 3.1.10-g22b4fcd
Paranoid Android Version: 2.99
Build Number: Pa_grouper-userdebug 4.2.1 JOP40D
I found that when i scrolled down through web pages the browser was very glitchy, overall i found the processor to not quiet have that umph for smooth operations i expected.
So i decided to flash it with the "Elite Kernel" . System just got stuck in boot.
Not sure whether this kernel is suitable for the Rom installed!
Any advice in overclocking this device is much appreciated.
Cheers

Don't think elite works with 4.2 yet. Try the latest trinity kernel, it is working well for me.
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