Update Help Please? - Acer Iconia A500

I bought the Aser Iconia A500 today, and its still running an old build of 1.104.XX..
I was wonder if I could download the Updates somewhere, and then install them on the Tablet.
The OTA Download is taking forever and has failed at 92% the first attempt (on second now, and only at 19% after 32 min).
I don't have "root" and would like to update manually without root if possible.
Thank you in advance for any help given..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878

Thank you for the reply JdgM3NT4L.
Do I have to install ALL of those one by one?

KoolAidJunkie said:
Do I have to install ALL of those one by one?
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You know I would hope not. I would guess that you could go to the 1.4.1 or 1.4.7 straight from where you are. And then maybe the OTA to 3.1 will work. But I wouldn't take my word for it.
Hopefully someone that knows will stumble on this and help you with that part.

Oh, Okay. Well thank you for pointing me to the forum topic.
I just dont want to download the wrong thing and screw this tablet up. I just got the thing like an 3 hours ago.

KoolAidJunkie said:
Oh, Okay. Well thank you for pointing me to the forum topic.
I just dont want to download the wrong thing and screw this tablet up. I just got the thing like an 3 hours ago.
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Hehe you really can't with any of the files on that thread lol, the worse you could do is use the wrong update and confuse the gps, making it think you are in europe or something lol. In other words, no worries once you get to 1.141.07, OTA should kick in: lets just say acer didn't get of to that hot of a start with the whole updating business lol.

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First A500 3.2 but no 3.2.1

Hi this is my first A500 tab had it a couple months now came with stock 3.2 question is ive seen people saying the latest fw is 3.2.1 should this be for all A500 tabs or is there only a select thew ive tried updating it but allways saying no update avalible device is up to date and tried again all this week with the ICS supposed to be avalible but getting the same message and plus my market has not updated to the PLAY STORE so is there something wrong with the tab does anybody no thanks in advance
Anybody somebody must no ?
I've had mine about a year and its gone thru all the OTA updates with no problem. Have you registered your tab with Acer?? Do you have your Google account registered? I've had mine rooted a couple of times as well, is yours bare bones?
RJ
kamakazie_1 said:
I've had mine about a year and its gone thru all the OTA updates with no problem. Have you registered your tab with Acer?? Do you have your Google account registered? I've had mine rooted a couple of times as well, is yours bare bones?
RJ
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Yes google account reg and so is the tab on acer website and its never been rooted dont no why ive had no update to the 3.2.1 thow its allways saying device is uptodate so i doubt it will even show the ics update if its not showing 3.2.1 takes the piss
Contact Acer - they'll be able to see what the deal is with your serial number.
gammaRascal said:
Contact Acer - they'll be able to see what the deal is with your serial number.
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Tried that but as my sn is a uk one i can only speak to uk support and they have no online chat support only phone mon-fri plus its 50pmin no thankyou lmao
crazymanc said:
Tried that but as my sn is a uk one i can only speak to uk support and they have no online chat support only phone mon-fri plus its 50pmin no thankyou lmao
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Have you tried email?
gammaRascal said:
Have you tried email?
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Yes sent on fri around 7pm still no reply
So has any one got a idea why my device is not updating to 3.2.1 then
269 views come on all these mods and devs on hear and not one reply need some ideas i think this is the reason why my a500 is not updating to ICS it is not even updating to 3.2.1 come on mods devs at least one person must have an idea why thanks in advance
****ing useless this forum
crazymanc said:
****ing useless this forum
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I am sure everyone will jump on the help wagon after that comment. LOL
I don't suppose you tried updating the update tool huh?
CyaN1de said:
I am sure everyone will jump on the help wagon after that comment. LOL
I don't suppose you tried updating the update tool huh?
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Lol anno ye just wanted to see if anybody was still watching the thread updated the update tool nearly amonth back when it came out and also uninstalled and reinstalled still on 3.2 and says device is uptodate so it cannot see the 3.2.1 update so i doubt i will see the ICS update
crazymanc said:
269 views come on all these mods and devs on hear and not one reply need some ideas i think this is the reason why my a500 is not updating to ICS it is not even updating to 3.2.1 come on mods devs at least one person must have an idea why thanks in advance
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I'm certainly not a developer, but I can tell that's what Acer has to update the program recommends ICONIA TAB Update Enhancement, which is responsible for finding the firmware update (firmware) that runs Android 4.0.3 and install it. For installation, you must follow to Google Play and install or upgrade the application. Acer company claims that after installing the application will detect your tablet once a new firmware and it will download and then install.
Why do not some of the plates are updated using standard tools, the company does not comment on the Acer.
Video, to understand what to do.

Shifty's shot at root on LP

hey guys shifty here w a lil bit of an update i got root sort of going a couple of nights ago it was only temporary (sadly) otherwise id have screen shots for you my devs that are helpin me are taking a closer look as for if it will work for you i have no idea if your on SU3TL-38 (OTA NOT ROOTED PREIMG) id suggest going here http://motofirmware.center/files/category/23-droid-turbo/
then find the SU3TL-39 update and side load it if you do not know what side loading is ill explain it if you already know then skip this ok so after downloading the VRZ_XT1254_SU3TL-39_39_CFC.xml.zip (yes thats actually the name of it as i have the file) you plug your phone in via USB now you will take this zip and move into a file location i usually made it simple like DICM or something then boot your turbo into recovery power + vol down to get into the bootloader use volume buttons till you see recovery select that now youll see a dead andy and text that says no command i usually got passed that by pressing vol down then power for a few seconds then click apply update from SD then go to your folder w the .zip then update simple as that...
Now shifty why update to SU3TL-39? well thats the firmware im working on my turbo never had SU3TL-38 and i cant downgrade so i cant give you my word it would work and if your on SU4TL-44 it will not work i can give you my word on this so like i said temp root was successful i will not release root until i get perma root thanks for the support guys i know theres tuts for side loading but i thought id add it just incase someone whos lower than SU4TL-44 and not n my firmware can get there for root now everyone should know how to check there build number if you dont i dont think you should be rooting xD but yes shifty is on this guys i might work on SU4TL-44 later on so DONT WORRY updated users thats all for now
Cool man. You'll make a lot of people happy with this. Just news someone else is working on it is good news.
Yea man just people to will work on it but all that matters is root on the device I just hope I can get my exploit out and that people try it and give me feedback
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Um wow - punctuation much?
Good luck I hope it works
did you mean if i have the (SU3TL-39 not rooted) update ..then i can roote it now ??
*sorry but my English is bad*
Qutayba Khader said:
did you mean if i have the (SU3TL-39 not rooted) update ..then i can roote it now ??
*sorry but my English is bad*
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haha besides my ****ty punctuation (what didn't seem to important) @golgothagecko i wasn't on my droid so yeah it's the internet bro get used to it
but @Qutayba Khader no you cannot root 5.1 LP at this time but i am working on a root method for the build number SU3TL-39 because that is my current build number i was telling anyone on SU3TL-38 stock OTA (no pre-rooted img) to go side load SU3TL-39 if you OTA update youll end up going to SU4TL-44 then i wont be able to help you what i meant by non-rooted is back on 4.4.4 kitkat people used moforoot and thats no longer usable on LP people who used mofo are now using pre-rooted imgs of LP all that means is there using a custom version of the OTA for root users basically no use to us with out root so go check your build number via settings > about phone then youll know what build your on if you need help let me know ill be glad to help
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haha besides my ****ty punctuation (what didn't seem to important) @golgothagecko i wasn't on my droid so yeah it's the internet bro get used to it
but @Qutayba Khader no you cannot root 5.1 LP at this time but i am working on a root method for the build number SU3TL-39 because that is my current build number i was telling anyone on SU3TL-38 stock OTA (no pre-rooted img) to go side load SU3TL-39 if you OTA update youll end up going to SU4TL-44 then i wont be able to help you what i meant by non-rooted is back on 4.4.4 kitkat people used moforoot and thats no longer usable on LP people who used mofo are now using pre-rooted imgs of LP all that means is there using a custom version of the OTA for root users basically no use to us with out root so go check your build number via settings > about phone then youll know what build your on if you need help let me know ill be glad to help
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this is my mobile Info on the screen shot bellow ( fix the link please "htt p" + "postim g")... so I just have to wait .. right ?
if that's true ... i wish i can give you a gift for that :fingers-crossed:
how many time do you expect to release it ?
htt p://s13.postim g.org/z1252hd86/Screenshot_2015_10_19_16_02_52.jpg
Qutayba Khader said:
this is my mobile Info on the screen shot bellow ( fix the link please "htt p" + "postim g")... so I just have to wait .. right ?
if that's true ... i wish i can give you a gift for that :fingers-crossed:
how many time do you expect to release it ?
htt p://s13.postim g.org/z1252hd86/Screenshot_2015_10_19_16_02_52.jpg
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exactly brother just dont upgrade and i will keep workin on root so dont lose hope ill get this android is just a linux distro so i can get around this just wait
I am on 44, so does this mean i shouldn;t wait for a solution>?
ankurcshah said:
I am on 44, so does this mean i shouldn;t wait for a solution>?
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if you SU4TL-44 update you will have to wait till i am done with SU3TL-39 (if i get to 44) im thinking of trying to find a similarity in exploits between the 39 and 44 so i can roll out a simple rooting apk for both more on that later if i can find a similar exploit because the new update SU4TL-44 is a security update i will keep you updated
ankurcshah said:
I am on 44, so does this mean i shouldn;t wait for a solution>?
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Qutayba Khader said:
this is my mobile Info on the screen shot bellow ( fix the link please "htt p" + "postim g")... so I just have to wait .. right ?
if that's true ... i wish i can give you a gift for that :fingers-crossed:
how many time do you expect to release it ?
htt p://s13.postim g.org/z1252hd86/Screenshot_2015_10_19_16_02_52.jpg
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as for release date i am unsure at this time but i will make an announcement when im close my devs and i are working hard to make it very simple (so even people who dont root can be easy about it) in other words im going to make it as simple as ping-pong root etc so just install apk then press a button and i will clearly list out the permissions and what its doing so no one has a meltdown like people did when kingoroot came out
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as for release date i am unsure at this time but i will make an announcement when im close my devs and i are working hard to make it very simple (so even people who dont root can be easy about it) in other words im going to make it as simple as ping-pong root etc so just install apk then press a button and i will clearly list out the permissions and what its doing so no one has a meltdown like people did when kingoroot came out
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ohh man thank you very much.
and i dont care if you give me something complicated to do ... I'm an "Android Application Developer" .... i think i can handle it ... send anything to me if you want
thank you you again, and take your time.:good:
Qutayba Khader said:
ohh man thank you very much.
and i dont care if you give me something complicated to do ... I'm an "Android Application Developer" .... i think i can handle it ... send anything to me if you want
thank you you again, and take your time.:good:
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what kind of apps do you develop?
Shiftydogit said:
what kind of apps do you develop?
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Working in a (Mobile development Company), developing a normal business apps , like shopping, management , universities , schools.
i hope if you can send to me (if you don't mind) any android cracking/hacking references ... i must go deeper
Qutayba Khader said:
Working in a (Mobile development Company), developing a normal business apps , like shopping, management , universities , schools.
i hope if you can send to me (if you don't mind) any android cracking/hacking references ... i must go deeper
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send me a message and we'll talk
Shiftydogit said:
if you SU4TL-44 update you will have to wait till i am done with SU3TL-39 (if i get to 44) im thinking of trying to find a similarity in exploits between the 39 and 44 so i can roll out a simple rooting apk for both more on that later if i can find a similar exploit because the new update SU4TL-44 is a security update i will keep you updated
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I am on 44 mate. all right. ill wait
ankurcshah said:
I am on 44 mate. all right. ill wait
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Alright we shall see how things go
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If you accomplish root on 44 you will be our new official super hero. I had completely given up on the Verizon/Motorola Droid Turbo. Good luck!!
sonjohn1 said:
If you accomplish root on 44 you will be our new official super hero. I had completely given up on the Verizon/Motorola Droid Turbo. Good luck!!
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No need to give up on it haha I've been looking into it now I will say roots going to take time for me to hit a 2n1 root
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Just got my G935T

Hey fellas,
My note 4 finally died on me so I decided to get the s7 edge and stay with the android fellers. I did have some questions though-
I got notified yesterday of a 164mb update. I'm trying to ignore it because I think whenever root is obtained it should be for older firmwares right? I'm on G935TUVU2APC8 and I don't want to upgrade and get shafted.
My second question is where are the update files stored and is it possible to delete them or disable the update so I can get rid of this annoying screen that pops up every now and again?
And I know I shouldn't ask but does anybody have a progress report for root on this phone? For previous phones I saw a donation page for root, this one I have yet to see it...
Hell-Razor said:
Hey fellas,
My note 4 finally died on me so I decided to get the s7 edge and stay with the android fellers. I did have some questions though-
I got notified yesterday of a 164mb update. I'm trying to ignore it because I think whenever root is obtained it should be for older firmwares right? I'm on G935TUVU2APC8 and I don't want to upgrade and get shafted.
My second question is where are the update files stored and is it possible to delete them or disable the update so I can get rid of this annoying screen that pops up every now and again?
And I know I shouldn't ask but does anybody have a progress report for root on this phone? For previous phones I saw a donation page for root, this one I have yet to see it...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-root-s7-edge-t3410470/page54
The latest update is root able confirmed by a few people
guaneet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-root-s7-edge-t3410470/page54
The latest update is root able confirmed by a few people
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well that thread I've read a couple of times. According to the OP, the 35T is still not rootable. I see more about the 30T, the U, but no 35T
Hell-Razor said:
well that thread I've read a couple of times. According to the OP, the 35T is still not rootable. I see more about the 30T, the U, but no 35T
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LOL I don't think you read the first post. It confirms working on g935T...
I'm rooted on 935T....
guaneet said:
LOL I don't think you read the first post. It confirms working on g935T...
I'm rooted on 935T....
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heh, I thought that was the tekguys post, his still says unable to root. When I get home tomorrow is root'n time

OTA System Update notice...for April?

I got the popup for a System Update pending. I'm on BRA1 now.
Any reason not to take it?
Where can see the Patch Notes (Never have been to find them easily. The Samsung 'official' would be fine, but is there some fan site that digs digger for techies who want to get past marketing speak and bullet points?
Thanks
Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)
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Nope don't take it...best thing to do is to wait until you find out whether or not you can Odin back to old firmware...if you one of those who like to mod I would seriously wait until you find out more about it...nothing good ever comes from those who jump the gun...he'll were lucky enough to have root and modifications despite our locked bootloader. (Knocking on wood)
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I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.
da_uno said:
I just tried to root with it, but got stuck in a bootloop. I'm not sure if it's the update, but I'm not new to rooting and know my way around. Fairly certain I didn't screw anything up in the process.
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Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?
guitarzombie said:
Did you get it up and running yet? or fixed?
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Yes, after wiping my phone and doing a fresh install of the latest it rooted
Can you give me the full build number?
G930A Rom
Can anyone please upload the latest (2018) firmware for g930a or g930u to Google drive or mega.nz? Iam pleading lol. I can't download from android host, I have already lost about 2 GB bandwidth as it keeps on stopping and I am on a 4GB internet cap.
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Can you give me the full build number?
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Just in case you didn't already get it from somewhere else, bull build number is:
NRD90M.G930VVRU4BRC2

Koodo / Telus updates...

Does anybody know if there is anything special with the koodo / telus builds? Even though the June update has been out for a week and a half it is still MIA in Koodoland. I know I can download the OTA and sideload it, it's what I've done the past few times, but the last time I decided to not root the phone again because I didn't feel like going through the trouble again and wanted to start installing OTAs. If there is nothing special with the koodo / telus builds I might just go ahead and do that again... but then why is it taking so long?
You don't need to root to flash an ota. Flash it in stock recovery, get the ota file from essential website.
Or are you just saying that sideloading itself is a hassle? I don't find it takes very long and is pretty straightforward. You'll probably get more answers if you post this in Q&A as well since that's what that section is for.
crixley said:
You don't need to root to flash an ota. Flash it in stock recovery, get the ota file from essential website.
Or are you just saying that sideloading itself is a hassle? I don't find it takes very long and is pretty straightforward. You'll probably get more answers if you post this in Q&A as well since that's what that section is for.
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Yeah, I meant more the hassle part. I wanted to try it like the normal folks do.
And thanks for the suggestion, I wonder if a mod could move it... or else I'll repost it there in a little bit.
toy187 said:
Yeah, I meant more the hassle part. I wanted to try it like the normal folks do.
And thanks for the suggestion, I wonder if a mod could move it... or else I'll repost it there in a little bit.
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Np! For the record mine would fail even when I wasn't rooted and I ended up having to sideload anyway. Not sure why!
Got mine from Amazon.ca, unlocked. Bootloader says VARIANT: OPENAM
I'm on Koodo's network and the June update's still not here. Ended up sideloading instead. Don't know what's up with that.
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Does anybody know if there is anything special with the koodo / telus builds? Even though the June update has been out for a week and a half it is still MIA in Koodoland. I know I can download the OTA and sideload it, it's what I've done the past few times, but the last time I decided to not root the phone again because I didn't feel like going through the trouble again and wanted to start installing OTAs. If there is nothing special with the koodo / telus builds I might just go ahead and do that again... but then why is it taking so long?
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i just got mine from a guy who was with fido and inserted my videotron sim and got the update right away...

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