Database Users

Free Unlock For I9000 - I897 - T959 To All Users

I9000 unlock instructions
1. Power on the phone and go to Applications->Settings->About Phone->USB
settings
2. Select Mass Storage
3. Connect the phone to USB cable
4. Swipe down the top notification bar then tap “USB Connected” then select
MOUNT
5. Copy update.zip file to phone mass storage root
6. Power off the phone
7. Press Volume Up+Home+Power on key to start the phone into recovery
mode
8. Go to “apply sdcard:update.zip” using volume keys then select it using
home key
9. Power on the phone then go to Andoid Market and install Terminal
Emulator
10. Run Terminal Emulator
11. Type cat /efs/nv_data.bin >> /sdcard/nv_data.bin into terminal then type
Enter
12. Connect the phone to PC in USB Storage Mode then copy nv_data.bin file
to your pc
13. Open nv_data.bin file with any hex editor (ex. Hex workshop) then go to
address 00181460
14. There are the codes
15. Power on the phone with any unaccepted sim card inside then type in the
first code to unlock the phone

I9000 drivers
I9000 drivers

This solution is is not working for me. The problem is that the Update.zip says:
E: Signature verfication failed
Installation aborted
Any advice? How to install that update.zip package?

cellularhut said:
I9000 unlock instructions
1. Power on the phone and go to Applications->Settings->About Phone->USB
settings
2. Select Mass Storage
3. Connect the phone to USB cable
4. Swipe down the top notification bar then tap “USB Connected” then select
MOUNT
5. Copy update.zip file to phone mass storage root
6. Power off the phone
7. Press Volume Up+Home+Power on key to start the phone into recovery
mode
8. Go to “apply sdcard:update.zip” using volume keys then select it using
home key
9. Power on the phone then go to Andoid Market and install Terminal
Emulator
10. Run Terminal Emulator
11. Type cat /efs/nv_data.bin >> /sdcard/nv_data.bin into terminal then type
Enter
12. Connect the phone to PC in USB Storage Mode then copy nv_data.bin file
to your pc
13. Open nv_data.bin file with any hex editor (ex. Hex workshop) then go to
address 00181460
14. There are the codes
15. Power on the phone with any unaccepted sim card inside then type in the
first code to unlock the phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fantastic find if it works, my phone is unlocked so I can't test it but thanks a lot for sharing!!! Priceless
N.B. The first 8 steps are the process for rooting your phone, since you need to be root to do step 11. If you already have a rooted phone, start from step 10.

tyxerakias said:
fantastic find if it works, my phone is unlocked so i can't test it but thanks a lot for sharing!!! Priceless
n.b. The first 8 steps are the process for rooting your phone, since you need to be root to do step 11. If you already have a rooted phone, start from step 10.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1000000000000000% working tested before post here !!!!!

I am following 100% tutorial but I am unable to unlock my I9000. Look at the screenshot for the error that I encounter.
I have put the update.zip in root of phone memory, root of MicroSD etc but no chance. Do I need to root the phone or what's the problem?
Thanks

erreterr said:
I am following 100% tutorial but I am unable to unlock my I9000. Look at the screenshot for the error that I encounter.
I have put the update.zip in root of phone memory, root of MicroSD etc but no chance. Do I need to root the phone or what's the problem?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please read my post above. By doing this, you are rooting your phone.
It seems that the update.zip has not been properly signed, I see that it contains a new busybox, maybe the OP tried to optimise it and failed?
Use the original update.zip from the FAQ (http://www.multiupload.com/JHIFK9K80P) to root your phone, then continue from step 9.

The same happens with the file that I downloaded from your posted link!!!
Whats going wrong here?
Tyxerakias said:
Please read my post above. By doing this, you are rooting your phone.
It seems that the update.zip has not been properly signed, I see that it contains a new busybox, maybe the OP tried to optimise it and failed?
Use the original update.zip from the FAQ (http://www.multiupload.com/JHIFK9K80P) to root your phone, then continue from step 9.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

No idea. Have you rooted your phone already? Have you installed any mods or firmwares?

No need to root
You dont need to root your phone to get to Step 11. The Terminal Emulator I installed from the Market let me do Step 11 directly.
All I then just did was email the nv_data.bin file to my inbox and later just open it in Textpad.

So, it was a bad tutorial. I tried to go step by step but now I begin from step 11 and everything is OK. My first I9000 unlocked like a charm
Thanks

knkartha said:
You dont need to root your phone to get to Step 11. The Terminal Emulator I installed from the Market let me do Step 11 directly.
All I then just did was email the nv_data.bin file to my inbox and later just open it in Textpad.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Huh. Interesting. I would have thought /efs is a protected folder.

I have a Bell one, i asked their staff when i bought my phone if i still on WARRANTY when i unlock the phone by Bell, they said yes.
Anybody know if i will lose my phone WARRANTY after i unlock the phone? Or can i lock it back if my phone have any problem in the future?
Thanks

could somebody point out which value in the address 00181460 says the unlock code?

erreterr said:
The same happens with the file that I downloaded from your posted link!!!
Whats going wrong here?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you should put the update.zip file on your internal sd card directory.
i encountered the same error when i put the update.zip file in the external sd card

erreterr said:
So, it was a bad tutorial. I tried to go step by step but now I begin from step 11 and everything is OK. My first I9000 unlocked like a charm
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
which of the values in the said address gives the unlock code?

Hi,
I have a NSPRO box and read the unlock code, but as I insert it, it doesn't unlock the phone.
As this didn't work, I tried your method, and the code that showes up is the same as read by NSPRO box, and... it still doesn't work.
Attached is the printscreen of the HEX area where the code is. I've noticed it says "18146D" and not "181460" as your indicated. Could this be the reason why the code doesn't work?
Please help...

Samsung Vibrant SGH-T959 Recovery Mode
I've tried all sorts of button combinations to get the Samsung Vibrant T959 into recovery mode. I think since this device is a T-Mobile phone, the firmware has been modified for VolUp+VolDn+Pwr recovery mode.
As of now, the only way I know how to get the phone into recovery mode is by using the Android SDK and sending off a command: adb reboot recovery
I've been putting together an Android SDK & Rooting tutorial as well as other Samsung Vibrant T959 findings here: jordanpeterson.me/content/t-mobile-samsung-vibrant-sgh-t959
Sorry.. the external references aren't working.. Good spam rules on new users.
Thanks
Jordan

It worked great, althoug the address on my I9000 was 00181462. My suggestion is try to find closest address to the given by the tuturial....
Thanks for everything

Don't need to root the device. Download terminal emulater from Market. Went straight to step 10. Works like a charm. Thanks for the instructions.
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App

(GUIDE) Aria Superthread

Install Drivers:
Download required files HERE
1: Plug in Aria with supplied data cable to install standard drivers
2: Install HTC Sync (we only need this to get appropriate .adb drivers)
3: Install H Boot Driver - Detailed Guide HERE
a: Power down Aria
b: Hold Volume Down button and press Power (this brings you to bootloader)
c: Wait for SD Card diagnostic (about twenty seconds)
d: Plug in Data cable - at this point Windows will say driver didnt install properly
e: Navigate to Device Manager and update driver for Android 1.0
f: Select "Browse Computer for Driver" and open "Android USB Driver" folder and click next
You now have all the Necessary drivers for your new Android!!
Rooting Your Phone
Credit goes to all the great devs at XDA Developers, including Attn1 and shad0wf0x for their great work
With all the Drivers installed you can now Root the phone!!
1: Go into Menu/Settings/Applications/Development and check the box for "USB Debugging"
2: Plug in phone and choose Charge Only, check box for "Dont ask again" and DONE
3: Download and Run unrEVOked Recovery Tool as Administrator(Windows users)
(as per unrEVOked instructions uninstall any s/w that communicates with the phone(ie: HTC Sync, Doubletwist, etc.)
---Follow any on-screen instructions
**It may take a few tries(unrEVOked hates Windows)
**if all else fails, try shad0wf0xs' Ubuntu Live CD method HERE
Congrats!! you have Rooted your phone
Un-Rooting(Restore to factory)
All drivers from above must be installed
1: Official ATT 2.2 Update(NOW Rootable!!! Click ME) or ATT 2.1 Update Download
2: Make sure USB Debugging is checked in Applications/Development(if fail, then uncheck debugging)
3: Run Aria Shipping ROM.exe as Administrator
---Follow on screen instructions, may take up to ten minutes
Install Custom ROM's
Once youre Rooted you can install custom ROM's from Clockwork Recovery;
1: Copy a custom ROM to the SD card
2: Power down phone
3: Hold Volume down key and press Power to enter bootloader mode
4: After diagnostics run, choose "Recovery" from the list and press power button to select it
5: In Recovery menu choose "install zip from SD card"
6: now select "Choose zip from SD card"
7: navigate to the custom ROM and install
**NOTE: Before flashing a custom ROM it is highly recommended you Wipe Data/Factory Reset in Recovery first
it is also good practice to make a Nandroid backup before flashing any custom ROM
Install Custom Font
Credit goes to churapa. Nice work Bro!! Original Guide HERE
**ROOT Is Required for this
**ALWAYS make a Nandroid Backup before attempting any Mods
-Things you will need:
-True Type Fonts(both Normal and Bold .ttf)
-ADB Tool and knowlege of use
-Required Drivers for proper communication between PC and Android
1: Copy both fonts (normal and bold) into folder named Androidfonts
2: Rename fonts to DroidSans and DroidSans-Bold
3: With the phone off Enter Recovery mode by holding Volume Down key and press Power, select Recovery from the list
4: Once in Clockwork Recovery choose "Partitions" and select "mount system"
5: Connect Phone using Data Cable and run ADB Tools in CMD (c:\Android\Tools)
6: now in CMD window enter the following command:
adb push c:\androidfonts\DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf ENTER
adb push c:\androidfonts\DroidSans-Bold.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf ENTER
7: Now exit CMD, unmount phone in Partitions menu, Go Back, Reboot Phone, Disconnect USB cable
Enjoy your new font!!
NOTE: Respectively you can backup your current fonts by entering the following in ADB:
adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf c:\androidfonts\backup
adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf c:\androidfonts\backup
How to Sideload 3rd Party Apps:
(Rooting NOT required for this)
Download SDK Tool HERE
1: Un-RAR Android folder to root directory on PC (ie: C:\ )
2: Open CMD Prompt and type CD\ and hit Enter
3: Now type cd\android\tools Enter
4: Plug in Data cable and choose "Charge Only" on phone (always choose this)
5: Now in CMD prompt enter this command: adb install barcodescanner3.4.apk and press Enter
The SDK tool should install the Barcode Scanner app on the phone. Yay!! Success!!
**You can use this method to install .apk downloads onto the phone. For this demo i had already inserted
the Barcode Scanner app into SDK tools folder. the actual command should read as follows:
adb install c:\path to .apk file (ie: adb install c:\apps\filename.apk)
**I chose this app because you can use it to install other apps by scanning the barcode
found on many HTC App sites.
How to apply ringtones over 300kb limit:
Short story first
I wanted a nice free app to manage files, so i installed Astro File Manager using Barcode app from above.
While moving some files around i discovered the option to set mp3's to ringtone... and it worked!!
This is good because i was not happy to see there was a 300kb limit to ringtones. There may be another
or better way, but this is how i did it
1: Go to Astro app website HERE
2: Scan the Barcode with Barcode scanner app to install Astro Direct link HERE
3: Open Astro, navigate to SD Card\Mobile\Music
4: find the music file you want set to ringtone, Hold on it until menu pops up
5: Select "Music Options", select "Apply as Ringtone"
or if you dont wanna go through all that hassle, install Rings Extended App. Direct Download HERE
How to remove unwanted Stock Apps using SDK:
1: Once your phone has been rooted with Clockwork, boot into Recovery(hold volume down/press power)
2: Open CMD prompt, get to the "android\tools" directory
3: In recovery window highlight "Mount System"
4: Plug in data cable, in CMD type adb remount
5: Now enter adb shell
*you can view the list of apps stored in the phone by entering ls
6: To remove an app enter the following: rm whateverapp.apk, then enter rm whateverapp.odex
(example: rm HtcFacebook.apk ENTER then rm HtcFacebook.odex ENTER)
7: Type ls again to confirn they have been removed, reboot phone.
*NOTE: you may get 0.0dip listed in Widgets menu. simply go into Manage Apps and locate HTC Sense. Open it and "clear data". your display settings will be reset to factory, but it gets rid of the false data.
Stay tuned!! More to come

Nice tut I could easily follow it
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

Nice post man... way overdue. Hopefully the mods will sticky it and head off a lot of frustrated searches! =)

Nice guide man...you should sticky this and continue to add stuff to it.

works on htc gratia a6380 with hboot 1.00 ? ? ?
thanks

kiko85 said:
works on htc gratia a6380 with hboot 1.00 ? ? ?
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, there has not been any procedure documented for rooting the Gratia with hboot 1.00. If you search this forum you will find some posts and references for things to try, but nothing concrete has been published yet.

Really good post. Very helpful
Sent from my HTC Liberty using Tapatalk

happy you guys like it. the idea is to be very simple and straight forward.
most of the info comes from XDA guides here. i hope an Admin will sticky this so it will be handy for others to use

i recommend to add the guide to Changing the default font of your Aria
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869302

Well, that was quick and easy. Thanks!

Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

Javi97100 said:
Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CMD = command
CMD is the command you type into run (Start - Run) to open a command prompt.

Javi97100 said:
Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, this is the black command window that allows you to enter commands such as "COPY", "DIR", "XCOPY", etc.

Cool can I get a link to download and install this?
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

Oops never mind its on the first page
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App

kevina90 said:
i recommend to add the guide to Changing the default font of your Aria
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869302
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
done Bro, added a revised version to the main guide
tested it out on my Aria first, everything worked perfectly.

Hey Zed,
You might want to add to the Font section that you can change your LockScreen font using exactly the same method, but the font for the LockScreen is named Clockopia.ttf -- I'm sure anyone who changes their fonts will want that one changed too.
Also, on the pull command to back up your fonts, you need to add a \ after backup. I did it your way and it wrote the fonts into a file called backup. Then each time I entered it again to back up another font, it overwrote the previous one. Maybe the pull commands should also be moved up into the actual instructions instead of a footnote too, in case someone doesn't read all the way through before starting the process. It will be too late if they have already followed the instructions in their current form.
These are just suggestions, not criticism. Love the thread, thanks a lot for creating and updating it!

Thank you so much for this thread. It made rooting my Aria and putting on the latest liberated froyo ROM super easy. I was a root/custom rom virgin before yesterday!

I'd also add a rom list so people can stay updated.

911jason said:
Hey Zed,
You might want to add to the Font section that you can change your LockScreen font using exactly the same method, but the font for the LockScreen is named Clockopia.ttf -- I'm sure anyone who changes their fonts will want that one changed too.
Also, on the pull command to back up your fonts, you need to add a \ after backup. I did it your way and it wrote the fonts into a file called backup. Then each time I entered it again to back up another font, it overwrote the previous one. Maybe the pull commands should also be moved up into the actual instructions instead of a footnote too, in case someone doesn't read all the way through before starting the process. It will be too late if they have already followed the instructions in their current form.
These are just suggestions, not criticism. Love the thread, thanks a lot for creating and updating it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
all suggestions are appeciated. good thoughts bro, soon as i have time it will be done

Can't run XRecovery! HELP?!

Hi there!
I copied and pasted the folders into \system\bin but when i restart the phone, i can't run xrecovery... i keep tapping the right key and nothing! the phone only restarts...
Then i tried another version, and nothing too...
The phone is rooted as it shows in busybox... (busybox is installed).
Anyone had this problem?
Regards

try to find the right busybox, dont install/update from the market.
mine is version 1.15.3

I have this busybox installed try it

Have you tried the automatic installation?!

Stop trying to second guess the problem, here is a video which is very clear how to install it, check have you done everything on the video, its nice and short ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJIU5qIdC-w
Enjoy ;D

try this thread
its the .apk version of installing X8 xrecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11667326&postcount=1

Having the same problem
Completely new to all this, but I'm having the same problem.
I have already installed a custom ROM successfully, but it started boot looping due to me having old firmware.
I updated the firmware with PC companion to latest version, rerooted, and tried again, but now I am unable to boot into Xrecovery. I have tried a few different versions of busybox and xrecovery, but nothing worked.
I just did a factory reset, and formatted the SD card, and now I am unable to paste files into sytem/bin using root explorer.
What have I done wrong??
Any help much appreciated!

Look in here, maybe it will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989782

Root & Install xRecovery
Hi,
DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind.
A) INSTALLING xRecovery
WHAT YOU NEED: <download>
1) SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip
2) xRecovery0.1.rar
3) Root.Explorer.v2.14.1.apk
HOW IT IS DONE:
Step 1: Root your Xperia X8
- download and unzip SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse to PC Desktop
- connect Xperia X8 to PC (Do not mount)
- on your phone <goto><setting><applications> select <unknown sources>
- on your phone <goto><settings><applications><development> select <usb debugging>
- Launch SuperOneClick -> click <Root>
- you will see - <not successful - is your phone software higher than 2.0?>
- click <yes> and then <success> & <test su> message
NOTE:
If you are successful in ROOTING your phone - SuperUser app will be installed to your Xperia X8.
If you are not successful check your PC <devices><usb> to see if your phone is recognized by your PC (troubleshoot PC driver problem) and then <Launch> <SuperOneClick> again.
[if you don't have a file manager on your phone]
Install <Astro File Manager> from Android Market
Step 2: Mount Xperia X8 (to access SD Card)
- copy <Root.Explorer.v2.14.1.apk> to root of SD Card
- using PC create folder <xRecovery> and unzip xRecovery0.1.rar
- put the 3 files into the xRecovery folder you've created
- copy the xRecovery folder to root of SD Card
Step 3: UnMount Xperia X8 from PC
Step 4: Launch <Astro> Install <Root Explorer v2.14.1.apk>
Step 5: Go to Market and search for and install & launch <BusyBox>
Step 6: Copy xRecovery files to </system/bin> of your phone
- Launch <Root Explorer>
- scroll down to /sdcard <click to access>
- scroll down to xRecovery folder <click to access>
- Select each of the 3 files (one by one) <click & hold><copy>
- <click> parent folder (twice)
- scroll down to <click to access><system>
- <click to access><bin> and press <paste> button
COPY ALL THE 3 FILES (one by one) FROM xRecovery Folder to </system/bin> folder
(i.e. busybox, chargemon and xrecovery.tar)
Once you have done that... you have installed xRecovery to your Xperia X8
SHUTDOWN -> Wait 5 seconds and REBOOT
When you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen - start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
USING xRecovery
Select Buttons = Volume Up & Volume Down Buttons
Enter Button = Home Button
Back Button = Back Button
To BACKUP your Xpedia X8's current ROM
select <backup and restore><backup> from the menu
This will create a backup file in your SD Card <SD/xRecovery/backup>
To RESTORE from a backup of your current ROM
select <backup and restore><restore> from menu & select the <file_name>
And that's it..... Have Fun!!!

I had a similiar problem and this is what i did.
switch fone on by using on button on top of x8. then it will vibrate about 1 second after, then.when the sony ericcson sign comes up.
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.

Sorted. I downloaded the flash tool from here, and it worked first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986697

Had the same problem.
Updated the latest kernel and baseband via PC-companion.
Copy/pasted the xrecovery to the bin folder and it didn't copied properly.
Problem fixed with latest version of RootExplorer.
Just use busybox from the original xrecovery package, do not I repeat do not install
busybox from the market.
I coudnt get in xRev with market busybox but with org busybox it loaded perfectly.

ilfaychaud5000 said:
...switch fone on by using on button on top of x8....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow, I always thought that was the only way to do it
ilfaychaud5000 said:
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, just power on, and when the Sony Ericson logo appears, start pressing the '<-' (back) key as if you were pressing the 'Del' key in your computer to boot into bios!
That should do it!

ilfaychaud5000 said:
I had a similiar problem and this is what i did.
switch fone on by using on button on top of x8. then it will vibrate about 1 second after, then.when the sony ericcson sign comes up.
depress the down volume key. and keep ti pressed, then press the power ky until andoid menu/xrecovery menu comes up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man, pressing down volume key solve the problem also on my SE X8 E15i with android 2.1-update1

trying to bring my brothers A500 to life in 2019

Hey together,
I really hope someone out there is still using a A500 Tablet and may be able to help me fix a weird issue i encounter on every ROM i tried so far.
I installed the ROMs mentioned in this Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/iconia-a500/general/2018-a500-upgrade-threaddownloads-to-t3832293
And all of them come with the Same Problem for me.
If i try to open the Google PlayStore or something else that wants me to login into a Google Account it just says: "There was a problem communicating with Google Servers" "Try again later"
anyone knows of this issue ? All the fixes several Google searches gave me did not help to fix that issue for me on any of the ROMs.
help would be highly appreciated
kind regards
Finn

Hi,
have you read the tips? It says:
"- Google play will not work right if you do not format your data partition to f2fs. (You can do this in recovery)"
Have you tried it?

Matra-PB said:
Hi,
have you read the tips? It says:
"- Google play will not work right if you do not format your data partition to f2fs. (You can do this in recovery)"
Have you tried it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That may not be the problem I've hear a lot of people are having this problem. But it's a good place to start if he hasn't tried it yet.

Success story upgrading A500 in 2019 July
finneus_ said:
Hey together,
I really hope someone out there is still using a A500 Tablet and may be able to help me fix a weird issue i encounter on every ROM i tried so far.
I installed the ROMs mentioned in this Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/iconia-a500/general/2018-a500-upgrade-threaddownloads-to-t3832293
And all of them come with the Same Problem for me.
If i try to open the Google PlayStore or something else that wants me to login into a Google Account it just says: "There was a problem communicating with Google Servers" "Try again later"
anyone knows of this issue ? All the fixes several Google searches gave me did not help to fix that issue for me on any of the ROMs.
help would be highly appreciated
kind regards
Finn
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First my thanks to the forum key members for providing answers to queries and to all the key contributors of SW/ROMS in this forum. I followed the procedures from this forum to Flash / upgrade my Acer Iconia A500 on 4.0.3 ICS that was sitting in a trunk for the last few years. Summary of steps I tried out.
STEP 1: Install the Acer device drivers listed in the links in this forum on your Laptop/Computer even if by default your Windows 10 OS (assuming you are on Win10 like me) is able to recognize the A500 connected to the USB port.
USB_Acer_1.00.0524_A30HA31HA32H_A.ZIP
STEP 2: ROOTING the Acer A500.
1. The tablet should be already upgraded to stock ICS for A50x (or stock ICS A10x/A510 for other tablets).
2. On a tablet: "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development" -> "USB debugging" switch ON. If you do not see this menu, then click 7 times of the Android Build No. listed under settings and come back to the menu above to enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect the tablet to the computer (Before connection it is recommended to update the driver for a tablet from here: A10x, A50x, A510).
4. Since most of the discussions regarding flashing A500 were from 2011, the earlier Gingerbreak method for rooting did not work.
I downloaded the following file from this forum to root my tablet.
ICS_rooting_A10x_A5xx.zip
5. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file: for windows - runit-win.bat; for Linux - runit-linux.sh.
The root is received!
Note: The McAfee Antivirus software started tagging a file 'mempodroid' within this ZIP file Tools folder as a virus or malicious file. This rooting method uses the 'mempodroid' exploit which is detected as a VIRUS by McAfee and Qurantined. So restore from Qurantine and check list of files are still present in the folder. If not verify 8+8 files in folders again.
As per inputs in this forum, I restored the files quarantined and then suppressed McAfee SW for the duration of my upgrade activities on my laptop and was able to successfully extract all the files in the ZIP file to a local folder on the laptop. This ZIP file has adb and fastboot - two key programs useful for rooting your A500 apart from SU or superuser base file used in step 2. The file to run is the BAT file runit-win.bat if you are on windows. At the end of this step your tablet should be rooted. You may check by installing the RootCheck app from Google Playstore.
Step1a: Install a File Manager app from the Google playstore. This will help you extract the CPU ID and convert it with the SBK tool to get the SBK number/string. important steps SBK tool was available in file - SBCalc_v1.1.ZIP available in this forum.
STEP 2b: SUPERUSER and SUPERSU installation
1. Install SuperUser.apk first.. (IMP - Its available in this forum. Its like a base version for superSU to install over. If you do not install SuperUser.apk, then each time you try installing SuperSU, you would get an error message about a SU file being incompatible.)
2. Then install an older version of SuperSU downloaded from the website - filename -> eu.chainfire.supersu_v2.65-265.ZIP . Newer versions will not work. U got to install an older version as new version seems to be a paid SW.
3. Next Open SuperSU app on your tablet and let it update itself a couple of times each time opening and closing the app after the upgrade.
4. Remove SuperUser.apk file as now its no longer needed.
5. Now that you have ROOT access and SuperUSer access
6. Install Titanium Backup. File name in this forum- update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4.ZIP . This will help you to flash/upgrade ROM software on your tablet.
Twrp 2.8:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/e7wpny5f39vw3pc/update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4.zip/file
Compressed Archive (.ZIP)
File size: 4.91MB
Uploaded: 2018-08-14 21:40:26
https://www.mediafire.com/download/e7wpny5f39vw3pc
STEP 3: Install an Unlocked Bootloader i.e. unlocked bootloader Skrillax v9 - file name in this forum BabSector.rar or A500-Bootloader-Nvflash.ZIP
Once you have reached this step, you now have the basic tools needed for the final ROM upgrade of the tablet.
I did get error message after the reboots that happened after Unlocking the Bootloader. Someting about a LNX partition not being okay or some such msg. Each time I just WIPED the Cache and selected similar options to wipe System, Data, User, Dhelvic cache (spelling incorrect) etc. Since you have not installed the final OS or ROM for your tablet yet, no harm in deleting these partition data. Actually its recommended to wipe, format in f2f formats etc. all of which is possible using the TWRP Recovery software you installed in step 2. Choose Recovery menu option each time the tablet boots or gives errors.... using the volume rocket and power buttons. More info -> Go through this thread and install unlocked bootloader.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Flashing Bootloader Steps
-------------------------
1. generate your SBK from cpuid
2. put tab in APX by holding reset (small pinhole bottom right side)
and pushing power for 3-4 sec. - then release reset approx 1 sec. later
the screen should be blank and power button should be lit - plug in USB to PC.
2. Run A501 A.bat - when finished reboot tab to recovery (win 7 and under
right click on A501 A.bat and select Run as Administrator)
3. run Recovery(power and volume-) ->WIPE -> "Advanced wipe ->System (only)and swipe to wipe.
4. unplug USB and reboot tab to APX
5. plug in USB afer it is in APX mode -> Run A501 B.bat (win 7 and under
right click on A501 B.bat and select Run as Administrator)
Bootloader unlock tutorial
--------------------------
Step 1: Get your cpuid - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624645
Step 2: Convert it into an SBK - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1810618
Step 3: Download the A500 drivers
- http://www.mediafire.com/file/pde8rojv1t8gnif/USB_Acer_1.00.0524_A30H_A31H_A32H_A500_A501.zip/file
Step 4: Download the files to install the bootloader
- http://www.mediafire.com/file/o7m2ouwo6zuod4d/A500-Bootloader-Nvflash.zip/file
Step 5: Follow the instructions in "how to.txt"
Step 6: Download a rom and flash in twrp
This tutorial is based of
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450119 thread so big thanks to KaijiKun .
Bootloader unlock files:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/o7m2ouwo6zuod4d/A500-Bootloader-Nvflash.zip/file
STEP 4. Downloaded file omni-4.4.4-20150210-a500-IconiaHD.ZIP as I was not sure version omni 5.1.1 was as stable as Omni4.4.4 reading all the threads in this forum.
First rename the downloaded OMNIROM file as update.zip .
OmniRom 4.4.4
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ghd72j3g618kk9g/OMNIROM-5.1.1-Tegraowners_ROM_v13t2.zip/file
File size: 244.66MB
Uploaded: 2015-04-05 17:40:14
STEP 5: Install another tool adb_fast.ZIP. This tool is also available in this forum.
Note:You need to copy the update.zip file to your computers folder where this tool adb_fast is installed. In mine it was C:\Program files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder. This adb_fast file creates an application shortcut on your computer desktop. Clicking on the short cut launches adb and fast boot programs I mentioned at the beginning.
STEP 6: Copy the file to the SD card (16GB) of your tablet.
Run the adb_fast tool from your desktop shortcut. This will open a Command Prompt type black screen window where you can enter the code as given below. Note you may need to see how your SD card is listed in a file manager in your computer
Code:
adb push update.zip /mnt/sdcard/update.zip --- NOTE: this creates mnt folder on internal storage and I had to then move the file using TWRP recovery tool installed in step 2, to the SD card.
adb push < ------- is the push command.
rom.zip < ------- is the name of the Rom zip file.
/sdcard < ------- is the location your pushing the Rom to.
E.) Reboot tablet with Power+Down Arrow i.e. This will start the Upgrade process for the tablet to OMNIROM 4.4.4
-- Power Button + UP VOLUME pressed... then release Power button after LED lights.
-- System will boot to commmand prompt
STEP 7: Install GAPPS using pico gapps short version and Wipe Data/Factory reset ----------------?>and wipe cache partition?
Reboot after 1st reboot
G.) https://opengapps.org/ to install a minimal version of Google Apps on the tablet.
File name -> pa_gapps-modular-mini-4.4.4-20150410-signed.ZIP
Root tablet again and install SuperSU if you need it
other info.
You can use TWRP to flash the OmniROM on the tablet or you can use the following in worst case senario to do the same.
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash update.zip -- check if syntax is ok from threads in this forum
fastboot reboot-bootloader
copied below from other threads ---->
I find that a large amount of complaints in developer threads are due to people not properly wiping before a flash.
Of course there is times when a 'dirty' flash is fine, but if you're ever not sure, wipe as cleanly as possible.
fastboot allows for about the cleanest of wipes by the way. And each partition can be done separately too.
Code:
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase cache
can all be done individually, but to do these all in one command
Code:
fastboot erase system -w
If possible I recommend to do these steps before flashing a ROM, and now that you know you can do this all within fastboot mode i suggest to try it out, its quick and painless!
Don't forget to wipe your kernel too! (fastboot erase boot)
~Important~ If your device uses an emulated SD card (as in no removable micro SD but an SD partition on phone)
Then be careful wiping data/userdata as this will erase all contents of internal SD - you are forewarned!
ADB= Android Debugging Bridge (ADB)
[TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [2-9-18]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790&page=12
First a short explanation:
Fastboot, like ADB, is a tool to communicate from PC to Android phone. There are times when it is a must to use, and times when it is just helpful.
ADB is used within your recovery or within your OS, but when you are in bootloader mode and need to communicate with your phone then you need fastboot.
And you may ask why would i ever need this?
Well many reasons. Main one is knowledge, learning the ins and outs of fastboot, like learning ADB, can get you out of many jams.
And if you want to unlock your bootloader this is done through fastboot. Granted HTC's unlock is... well crap, but for a Nexus this is how its done.
One other reason I have to stress is learning for safety reasons, This is about the safest way possible to flash firmware to your phone (ie Radio, Hboot, Recovery)
Lastly you may want to know the limitations,
There are many of course, this isnt JTAG, it will not resurrect a hard brick, but it often save peoples phones from 'soft bricks' and lots of time when know how and when to use it.
Think of fastboot as the program that takes over when ADB cant be used, it works with firmware more than software.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624645&page=3
GUIDES
---------------
Civs Guide to flashing the bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Walkthrough using APXFLASH tool at Step 6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1624645&page=2
From Civato's OP of The Guide: nvFlashToolPackages
Skrilax_CZ bootloader thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619913 and should be "required reading" for anyone mucking about in their tabs internals!!!!
Rollback to HC
jazzyjames guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516012
Iconia Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228 /gingerbreak: For returning to Honeycomb
----------------
To get my CPUID, I have followed the steps below:
Open yr file explorer, esfile explorer is a great one....navigate to:
/sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid - add a zero to the front!
To get CPUID get a Root browser of some sort and go to sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpu_id
convert my CPUID into SBK?
--------------------------
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055354&page=6
What Does Root Give Me?
1. Full control over your system
2. Ability to alter system files. You can replace many parts of the "Android Core" with this including:
o Themes
o Core apps (maps, calendar, clock etc)
o Recovery image
o Bootloader
o Toolbox (linux binary that lets you execute simple linux commands like "ls") can be replaced with Busybox (slightly better option)
o Boot images
o Add linux binaries
3. Run special apps that need more control over the system
o SuperUser (lets you approve or deny the use of root access to any program)
o Task Manager For Root (Lets you kill apps that you otherwise could not kill)
Tether apps (like the one found at [android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com])
4. Backup your system
o You can make a folder on your SDCARD and backup all of your .APK files to your SDCARD (helps if an author decides to "upgrade" you to a version that requires you to pay to use the version you just had)
5. Relocate your (browser/maps/market) cache to your /sdcard
6. Relocate your installed applications to your /sdcard
7. Reboot your phone from the terminal app easily (su <enter> reboot <enter>)
Turn the rotation lock off.
-------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY - Regardless of version, rooting is the same... next
** Unlock the bootloader.
** Fastboot flash a Custom Recovery (TWRP).
** Download to the Tablet, Chainfire's SuperSU root updater .zip
** Boot into the previously fastboot flashed Custom Recovery, and flash the SuperSU updater .zip.
** Reboot - you're rooted.
-------------------------------------------------------
PS. I tried to maintain a log in Notepad during my upgrade. Unfortunately did not write detailed instructions and link to required files. Above is a summary of what worked for me.

Can not root
sukasis said:
First my thanks to the forum key members for providing answers to queries and to all the key contributors of SW/ROMS in this forum. I followed the procedures from this forum to Flash / upgrade my Acer Iconia A500 on 4.0.3 ICS that was sitting in a trunk for the last few years. Summary of steps I tried out.
STEP 1: Install the Acer device drivers listed in the links in this forum on your Laptop/Computer even if by default your Windows 10 OS (assuming you are on Win10 like me) is able to recognize the A500 connected to the USB port.
USB_Acer_1.00.0524_A30HA31HA32H_A.ZIP
STEP 2: ROOTING the Acer A500.
1. The tablet should be already upgraded to stock ICS for A50x (or stock ICS A10x/A510 for other tablets).
2. On a tablet: "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development" -> "USB debugging" switch ON. If you do not see this menu, then click 7 times of the Android Build No. listed under settings and come back to the menu above to enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect the tablet to the computer (Before connection it is recommended to update the driver for a tablet from here: A10x, A50x, A510).
4. Since most of the discussions regarding flashing A500 were from 2011, the earlier Gingerbreak method for rooting did not work.
I downloaded the following file from this forum to root my tablet.
ICS_rooting_A10x_A5xx.zip
5. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file: for windows - runit-win.bat; for Linux - runit-linux.sh.
The root is received!
Note: The McAfee Antivirus software started tagging a file 'mempodroid' within this ZIP file Tools folder as a virus or malicious file. This rooting method uses the 'mempodroid' exploit which is detected as a VIRUS by McAfee and Qurantined. So restore from Qurantine and check list of files are still present in the folder. If not verify 8+8 files in folders again.
As per inputs in this forum, I restored the files quarantined and then suppressed McAfee SW for the duration of my upgrade activities on my laptop and was able to successfully extract all the files in the ZIP file to a local folder on the laptop. This ZIP file has adb and fastboot - two key programs useful for rooting your A500 apart from SU or superuser base file used in step 2. The file to run is the BAT file runit-win.bat if you are on windows. At the end of this step your tablet should be rooted. You may check by installing the RootCheck app from Google Playstore.
......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi sukasis, i was unable to root the tablet. I download all and run the runit.win.bat (trying normal, as admin, and open a cmd as admin and then navigate to the bat to execute).
- It say device connected
- Then push 7 files correctly
- Executing of the main script. (it freeze here a lot of time)
Then error: protocol fault (no status)
The file "su" isn't created
Not getting root!
I try in USB 3.0 and 2.0 same error.
I have windows 10.
I uncheck the Debugging mode and it's bring another error, so i believe the connection is good because in debug mode can push files.
I don't know whate else i can do.

[RECOVERY] XRecovery For Xperia X8

Hi!!!
I have a Custom recovery for Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
FEATURES ON RECOVERY:
Reboot phone
Install Custom Zip
Backup & Restore
Mounts & Storage
Advanced
TUTORIAL TO INSTALL:
1. Extract Xrecovery with offline charging.zip to a folder on your desktop. You should end up with the following files:
busybox
chargemon
xrecovery.tar
2. Connect your device and copy the first three files to your device’s SD card. Disconnect your device from your PC.
3. Go to the Play Store again and install ROOT EXPLORER.
4. Open up ROOT EXPLORER on your device.
5. Copy the 4 files you have on your SD card to /system/bin folder.
6. Hold and press on each file, click on permissions again and tick all boxes under Read, Write and Execute columns.
And you’re done!! You should now have FreeXperiaRecovery installed on Xperia X8.
*WORKING*
**DOWNLOAD**