Hi guys!
I dont know if its better to root my xoom (so I can use sd, better kernel, etc...) or to wait the official 3.1 euro update (when it will be available????) before doing the root
any suggestion will be appreciated...
thx!
Well I guess sd card support/speed enhancements isn't worth it or you would have rooted already.
Hi,
I rooted mine and put the 3.1 US update on following the 3g in five steps method. I can tell you that along with the Tiamat kernel is like a new device, so much quicker and smoother.
the only thing i see against doing the us 3.1 update is you get the us market place in which u lose the eu apps since its all regional. but apart from that its the best thing ive done to my xoom
True but you can get everything through the web market.
3.1 ? when ?
hi,
i have rooted my 3g uk xoom and im glad i did so as i always require root and always will require root !
however - i have not yet upgraded to 3.1 because i feel the ",,in 5 steps " method seems to be a little inconsistent, some folk reporting 3g issues etc.
i so badly want 3.1 but im just hoping motorola do the right thing and release it or at least give us a release date, i can even wait a month or 2 if i know its on the way.
so if your reading this and you are in the uk and you have used the ",,,in 5 steps" method please share your findings, is 3g working well, do you get 'E' or 'H' or '3G' or whatever?>?
thanks.
ps- come on Moto' where the heck is the euro 3.1 update ?? news please ??
root, next question haha
Linnyuk said:
Hi,
I rooted mine and put the 3.1 US update on following the 3g in five steps method. I can tell you that along with the Tiamat kernel is like a new device, so much quicker and smoother.
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hi, i have a xoom 3g UK as well.. i am desperate for 3.1, which is the five steps method you are referring to?
i would like to try that on mine as well.
thanks.
Thx for all of your answers!
Im downloading now files to root my xoom! ;-) I really need it
...but I think Ill update to 3.1 later...
qwerp_ said:
hi, i have a xoom 3g UK as well.. i am desperate for 3.1, which is the five steps method you are referring to?
i would like to try that on mine as well.
thanks.
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in development section : here
i think these problem such as sd and so on will be settled down soon or later.
davidebeatrice said:
Thx for all of your answers!
Im downloading now files to root my xoom! ;-) I really need it
...but I think Ill update to 3.1 later...
in development section : here
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Thanks...
I am now updated on 3.1, and I can only say, hell yeah. If you don,t root it, no point using it.
A different view. Is like you go into a library computer where all things are locked down. You can only do what they tell you. What you want is administrator access where you use full potential out of it...
qwerp_ said:
Thanks...
I am now updated on 3.1, and I can only say, hell yeah. If you don,t root it, no point using it.
A different view. Is like you go into a library computer where all things are locked down. You can only do what they tell you. What you want is administrator access where you use full potential out of it...
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Yes!
done And Im very happy! ;-)
UK 3g 3.0.1 xoom
Guys; I've posted elsewhere, but you look like you've probably done what I've asked about. Can I ask for a link to the 5 steps method? (I've searched everywhere and I'm now more confused than when I started.) Have any of you tried tiamat with 3.0.1 in order to get cifs or sd card support? Success? Or did you use another method altogether?
Cheers for any answers!!
EDIT: seen the link to the 5 step method - however - anyone used tiamat with it?
mmsson said:
Guys; I've posted elsewhere, but you look like you've probably done what I've asked about. Can I ask for a link to the 5 steps method? (I've searched everywhere and I'm now more confused than when I started.) Have any of you tried tiamat with 3.0.1 in order to get cifs or sd card support? Success? Or did you use another method altogether?
Cheers for any answers!!
EDIT: seen the link to the 5 step method - however - anyone used tiamat with it?
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Yes tiamat is working fine on 3.1, I got it running 1,7 ghz on my xoom euro 3g and so far i have had no issues with the 3g connection.
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Whoops - I meant to ask if anyone had tiamat working on 3g uk xoom with 3.0.1.... Thanks!
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Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Go back to 2.1?
I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.
I have rooted it for a while now. Going back to 2.1? Really?
This happened to me as well. After searching the answer was to go to an older version of wifi tether.
What worked for me was the pre11 apk in the link below.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Pre14 didn't work for me had to get 15
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Pre15 works fine with froyo. Maybe you could try getting the latest version and installing it. I know this seems like a crazy idea, but how about you give it a go anyhow.
I've tried many different versions, including the most recent one, & no luck, I think that it could be some of my settings. Any ideas?
One thing I just remember, when on 2.1 it asked me for the superuser permission, now it hasn't. Could that be it? How do I give the permission without asking for it?
mynewepic10 said:
I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.
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Isn't it possible that I lost my root?
Kernel?
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?
chzeckmate said:
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?
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make sure the version of wifi-tether you use supports your device.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
The above link shows the download and corresponding version that you should use for Epic. I used the lastest version pre15, and it works fine on my 2.2.1 froyo DK28 firmware.
I don't know which firmware are you using, but the pre15 should support the latest froyo
I'm using PRE13 and its working fine for me, used it a couple of times already.. here you go hope this link works.
http://db.tt/aREbCoE
Sent from a Galaxy far far Away, using XDA App
EGRENY1 said:
Isn't it possible that I lost my root?
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That's my guess but not sure. one way to check if you lost your root is:
On your phone,
1. go to market, download and install Terminal Emulator
2. run Terminal, then at the prompt line, type "su" (don't include quotation marks) and then hit enter on keyboard
3. if the system says "su not found", that means you lost your root
This may be my stupid way to verify my rooting status. Other experienced users may have better way to do it
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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after update to froyo, it may unroot your phone. who knows, better check it first
Please post questions in General section.
I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?
EGRENY1 said:
I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck
Phone re-rooted, everything back to the way it should be. Thank u all for your help.
windyhawk said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck
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[Edit]: I'm a dummy I didn't have the debugging set...I got everything back to normal!! Thanks guys!
https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/419239#419239
just need uk 3.1! maybe aussie rom can be hacked if GSM???
What a great thing to wake up to at the beginning of a weekend! Downloading now
Could somebody who already has the update share it here please so that I can integrate the GSM Parts into the EURO-Frankenrom, so that all NON-US Users can enjoy 3.1 without any limitations.
Very Appreciated!
Update: Will try to flash my XOOM with the Motorola supplied images and then update. Maybe this way I can get the update in a State thats usable for NON-US XOOMs. I Love experimenting
Update 2: Flashing was successful, I will no dissect the updated Data
woke up this morning and checked updates on my xoom...holy crap..3.1 update downloading for my telstra 3g xoom. whooo hoo, sd card mounted, usb works..is one happy camper.
Done; Running 3.1 on my Telstra 3G GSM Xoom. Full SD Card support; nice little app called 'Files' that allows to access either internal or external. All the other normal 3.1 features (expandable widgets etc). Noticed the default typing sound when using the keyboard is a type writer sound effect; kinda cute, probably will irritate anyone around you
Can someone please post up the update zip file as well?
if i knew how to extract it i would upload it.
coreytsd said:
What a great thing to wake up to at the beginning of a weekend! Downloading now
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Is this happening on Optus yet??
cheetah2k said:
Is this happening on Optus yet??
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No mate, my mobile is with optus which is why it shows on my xda profile; I have a telstra XOOM though
Got root?
Anyone who's updated, Do you still have root?
never had root to begin with as i was waiting for the 3.1 update, but i am now wondering if i can root the xoom now it's updated. then it would be perfect.
eprpicdavey said:
Anyone who's updated, Do you still have root?
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When I attempted to do the update first, I was already running 3.0.1 rooted. However this kept breaking the update when it tried to install. So I had to restore fully back to the stock Telstra ROM before getting the 3.1 update to install
@coreytsd, so have you been able to root your now updated 3.1?
coreytsd said:
However this kept breaking the update when it tried to install.
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That's what I was worried about. I don't really want to go through the whole process again, but root and AU 3.1 is the ultimate goal.
Might just jump in and update, then pull the boot.img to get root that way.
stevejau said:
@coreytsd, so have you been able to root your now updated 3.1?
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Haven't rooted yet; kinda hoping for someone else to attempt it first and report back if it works or not
coreytsd said:
Haven't rooted yet; kinda hoping for someone else to attempt it first and report back if it works or not
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lol, i hear that..
Just wiped and re-flashed the Telstra stock images as per the MotoDev site https://developer.motorola.com/products/software/
You don't need to re-lock the bootloader to update.
lowtraxx has posted a nandroid of a naked en.AU Telstra xoom at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160403
I'll report later if I can get root, and I can always go back to stock if I screw up
eprpicdavey said:
Just wiped and re-flashed the Telstra stock images as per the MotoDev site https://developer.motorola.com/products/software/
You don't need to re-lock the bootloader to update.
lowtraxx has posted a nandroid of a naked en.AU Telstra xoom at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160403
I'll report later if I can get root, and I can always go back to stock if I screw up
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good luck and keep us updated. cheers
coreytsd said:
No mate, my mobile is with optus which is why it shows on my xda profile; I have a telstra XOOM though
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Bummer.. Why can't MOTO do a global release with these updates. This is a total FAIL
ROOT!!!!
Yo,
Got me some rooted Telstra Au 3.1 Action.
[I'll open a dev thread and link it soon.]
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160979
Have fun everyone!
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
KC
kingcrabb said:
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
KC
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Is it a wifi-only or a 3G?
kingcrabb said:
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
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I would suggest going the custom rom route. This is the one that I installed, and I am so happy that I did: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203635
You'll need to first install CWM via fastboot. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
okantomi said:
Is it a wifi-only or a 3G?
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It is likely a wifi xoom, as nobody here sells 3G xooms.
masterslacker said:
I would suggest going the custom rom route. This is the one that I installed, and I am so happy that I did: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203635
You'll need to first install CWM via fastboot. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
It is likely a wifi xoom, as nobody here sells 3G xooms.
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Thanks for the answer...well, it looks like you answered his question, as well.
how about a patched 3.1 update for the Canadian Xoom? Out yet?
Keep in mind Netflix will no longer work
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk
It is wifi. That stinks about netflix but I am using it for business. It really bothers me that there is one app I need and the reason I got it and in Canada we only and just got 3.1 and I have to have 3.2. Thanks for the help. Keep your fingers crossed.
kingcrabb said:
It is wifi. That stinks about netflix but I am using it for business. It really bothers me that there is one app I need and the reason I got it and in Canada we only and just got 3.1 and I have to have 3.2. Thanks for the help. Keep your fingers crossed.
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What is the application that you need to use, that requires 3.2 on your Xoom?
MitchRapp said:
how about a patched 3.1 update for the Canadian Xoom? Out yet?
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I don't know if this will come out anytime soon, if at all. Remember 3.1 came out for US Xooms back in May (yes, 3 months ago!), followed by the 3.2 update in July. Source codes haven't been released yet, so rom cooking is not easy to do right now. So far, only the Tiamat team have been doing it, and I'll say that they have done an amazing job given what's available. They have designed a universal rom, that works with Wifi and 3G Xooms, both US and international models
The problem with the official Canadian 3.1 update is that it seems to be a mix of the US 3.1 and 3.2 updates. There are features, like the external sdcard, which are in the Canadian 3.1 update, but weren't available in the US until 3.2 update. So I would be very cautious about trying to "patch" the Canadian 3.1 firmware with anything from other sources as there is going to be some compatibility issues.
Honestly, I wouldn't wait on any kind of patches to come out for Canadian-only firmware. I flashed my Xoom with US firmware back at the end of May, and I am so happy that I did it, as I have been getting the latest and greatest custom roms/kernels/etc since then.
It has Sd card support I'll have to give it a try. I might be able to release a deoxed zipalinged update flash. Not sure if I'll have time but I'll try.
Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
matrix.bharath said:
Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
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Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
muztaki said:
Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
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I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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this is a prime example why it is always best to wait until the devs get their hands on the update. You are just going to have to wait till the root programs and CMW are updated to work with the new build. Early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese
synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
muztaki said:
@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
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I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
synapses11 said:
I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
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i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
erica_renee said:
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
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Of course that occurred to me about 10 seconds after I hit submit...
So I have uploaded it to megaupload...
Unfortunately this forum won't let me post external links... so I can't tell you how to find it!
edit: ok, finally I can post links, so I'm updating this: www.megaupload.com/?d=UXOVADAS
This update comes from 4.010.38 to 7.006.01 so you'll need to be on 4.010.38 first to do the update. (that one can be found in the master ROM list on this site at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 )
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Hopefully this allows some of the developers to start playing with rooting 3.2
Additionally for anyone who has managed to brick their tablet trying to downgrade to an earlier version, this file can be used to get you back up and running (at least it worked to get me back up after I tried to downgrade to 3.1)
Thanks for the upload
ve6rah said:
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
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Ahh! Thanks so much I was using an A501 3.2 update since I had bricked it earlier today. This will help much with the stupid wifi dropouts.
Made a mirror : http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=91
no problem, please feel free to share to anyone who can help make root a reality for 3.2!
(I miss my root... and downgrading doesn't really appear to be an option right now...)
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
ve6rah said:
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
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Already done
vache said:
Already done
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lol... well... your update time and my post time are on the same minute... great minds think alike?
Hopefully root comes soon before i apply update
mburke178 said:
i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
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So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
kcallis said:
So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
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You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
FloatingFatMan said:
You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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I was trying that on a virtualized version of Windows and could not get it to work.... This was using the same method that you referenced on the link. I guess my real issue is that I don't have a real Windows machine in place.
Anyone root their new 8gb best buy model? Just wanted to make sure it works before I go ahead (well I do have to get it still). It seems like there are a lot of threads about bricked units. Is that just people screwing up?
nstong said:
Anyone root their new 8gb best buy model? Just wanted to make sure it works before I go ahead (well I do have to get it still). It seems like there are a lot of threads about bricked units. Is that just people screwing up?
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It all depends on which version of HC the unit comes with. If it has HC 3.2, it's more of a PITA to root, as you have to downgrade before rooting.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what exactly is the "Best Buy" model?
fermunky said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what exactly is the "Best Buy" model?
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http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/XE.H8RPN.005
There is another 8gb model, but as I understand it, this specific model (08S08u) has only been sold by best buy. Not sure what they did but they also had an eee transformer that was its own model number they sold on black Friday. This is only 110v, and I think that's the only difference. However there may be other hardware differences, wondering if others have rooted. Is downgrading that hard? Figure that's the easiest way to get/keep root.
I got a 16gb version today and it has honeycomb 3.1, do I need to downgrade? I am looking for the easiest root possible. Tia
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I got a 16gb version today and it has honeycomb 3.1, do I need to downgrade? I am looking for the easiest root possible. Tia
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For 3.1 download iconiaroot and you are good to go.
Costco has 8gb. ver of acer is that consider as best buy ver or it can be costco ver or they will merge. I was just kidding 8gb ver of acer is what it is sold in various stores. if is 3.1 it can be root but I think comes with 3.2
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Rooted my 32gb version a day and a half ago using the 3.2 downgrade instructions.
IMPORTANT : Make sure you download the acer recovery installer off the android market BEFORE you start downgrading as I couldn't after going to 3.01... Put 3.2 upgrade in and reran through acer recovery, after doing this I had to get acer recovery installer then downgrade again.
Also make sure you have a stock upgrade to go back to. Pain if you can't find one...
Make sure you read and then reread the instructions, found it pretty hard to brick totally, though I definately wasn't trying...
dito33 said:
Costco has 8gb. ver of acer is that consider as best buy ver or it can be costco ver or they will merge. I was just kidding 8gb ver of acer is what it is sold in various stores. if is 3.1 it can be root but I think comes with 3.2
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The model I bought from best buy is A500-08S08u (http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/XE.H8RPN.005). There is also a A500-10S08u (http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/XE.H8RPN.001) which also has 8gb memory, but for example has the 220v power. A500-10S08u is what they have at amazon, and I assume costco (but can't confirm)
More likely than not everything should work the same and I'll be fine, but it would be nice to hear from someone with the A500-08S08u model that rooted.
nstong said:
Anyone root their new 8gb best buy model? Just wanted to make sure it works before I go ahead (well I do have to get it still). It seems like there are a lot of threads about bricked units. Is that just people screwing up?
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Already rooted. Mine came with 3.2. I had the files for the downgrade/upgrade method already and it was right before going to bed so I used that method. It went fast and worked well.
Copy the files to your microSD card before you start (including the rooted 3.2 rom you'll upgrade to later). I'd forgotten to do this and was kicking myself when the USB connection wasn't usable in 3.01 (it would connect but couldn't see anything). WiFi Explorer was my friend
The basics for 3.2 rooting for me were....
1. Downgrade to 3.0.1.
2. Root with Iconiaroot.
3. Install Acer Recovery.
4. Flash CWM from Acer Recovery.
5. Install stock rooted 3.2 ROM.
I picked up my order from Bestbuy two days ago. It was A500-10S08u, instead of supposed A500-08S08u . I don't know the difference between them. They look the same according to Acer website. Maybe Acer just rename the 8gb model for marketing purposes, just as what they do on A500-10SXXw for Walmart at lower prices.
Picked mine up two days ago as well. Already have it stock rooted with Thors 1.6 custom recovery and 3.9R3 kernel.
This thing is amazing considering what I paid for it. The above changes and OC'ing it has made a HUGE difference in performance. Keyboard is no longer laggy and everything just runs smooth.
This is for my 10 year old daughters xmas gift (am I crazy for this?). Now I regret not purchasing one for myself as well.
h8isgr8 said:
This is for my 10 year old daughters xmas gift (am I crazy for this?). Now I regret not purchasing one for myself as well.
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You rooted a 10 year old's tab? Really? I didn't know Shoots & Ladders was such a coy hog.
OffcerClancy said:
You rooted a 10 year old's tab? Really? I didn't know Shoots & Ladders was such a coy hog.
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You might need to root if your cell phone uses an ad-hoc network for tethering. That, Titanium Backup, and Nandroid backups are reason enough to root.
kjy2010 said:
It all depends on which version of HC the unit comes with. If it has HC 3.2, it's more of a PITA to root, as you have to downgrade before rooting.
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There's a simpler way to root under 3.2 that doesn't require downgrading.
See here.
jpinsl said:
There's a simpler way to root under 3.2 that doesn't require downgrading.
See here.
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That is the method that I used to root my 8gb iconia as it came with 3.2 installed. Here is a link to the complete instructions. http://www.chdcomputers.gr/en/mnu-kb-en/mnu-kb-android-en/mnu-kb-android-devices-en/mnu-kb-android-a500-en/254-art-kb000005-en After following those steps to the letter install https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.AcerRecoveryInstaller and flash Thors CWM. Hope this helps someone lessen the time to search for all the info.
I flashed the Thor A500 rom v14.2 and it flies now.
OffcerClancy said:
You rooted a 10 year old's tab? Really? I didn't know Shoots & Ladders was such a coy hog.
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Meh... couldn't resist. It's still technically mine for the next 10 days anyway.
I rooted for OC, adblock, TI backup (to freeze apps), custom recovery, etc.
I know everyone likes to say their kid is smart even if they're half retarded, but she listens well and once I give her some instructions I know she won't do anything to mess it up (intentionally at least). I gave her an iPod touch last year and she still asks me before she installs any apps because that's what I asked her to do. My only real concern is her dropping it; it's kinda heavy for a 10 year old I think.
The downgrade method was actually quite easy. You flashed the upgrade.zip file, rooted 3.0.1 with Iconia root, installed CWM, then flashed your desired rooted rom and were done. Fewer steps than the 3.2 root process, it seems.
The only real caveat was to make sure you copied all the necessary files to your sd card before starting as USB connectivity for file transfers in 3.0.1 wasn't working for me.
That sure doesn't look simpler than downgrading, a lot more steps involved for sure.