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How To Root An Acer Iconia A500

Good Evening from the uk
earlier on today a bunch of devs managed to actually root this tablet using a modified version of gingerbreak
below is the walkthrough of how to root this device
1. make sure usb debugging is turned on and unknown sources is selected
2. have a micro sd card inserted and turn the tablet on portrait and lock it with the switch to fix it in portrait
3. download and execute the attached apk. (i had to download from my comp and transfer to the tablet for it to work)
4. once the apk is installed run the root procedure within the app which was installed
5. wait and you will receive full root access
Edit to add original dev and thread
A BIG BIG thank you to monki-magic who provided the modified apk and the original thread is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046277

Acer Iconia A500 Rooted

Thanks!!! So glad the a500 is getting some love

how would one go about unrooting this device?

thesilverhawk said:
how would one go about unrooting this device?
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Select unroot under gingerbreak apk

thesilverhawk said:
how would one go about unrooting this device?
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thats fantastic! great job guys! i will still be returning for asus though, lol. ips ftw

thesilverhawk said:
thats fantastic! great job guys! i will still be returning for asus though, lol. ips ftw
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have fun
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Fantastic job! I got my Iconia A500 rooted.
I could run the file without having to transfer from PC.

hmm it gave me a pharse error when i downloaded it straight to the tab

Beautiful!
Easy, easy, easy!
Thanks to the devs for making this happen so soon.
Loving my Acer A500 even more.
(Eee transformer? *yawn*)

Anyone working on building a cifs.ko? I'd love to be able to use cifsmanager to mount Windows drives and access them from any Android application (comic reader, movie player, etc.)??

Wow that's fast. I will try this tonight.
Many thnx for this.

thesilverhawk said:
thats fantastic! great job guys! i will still be returning for asus though, lol. ips ftw
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Good luck with that, and the IPS on the transformer is not that great, kind of choppy for games. People are expecting an iPad2 style ips and it is NOT. The refresh rate is too low, the color is just a tad crisper then the Acer. Barely noticeable to the eye. Friend got his and sold it on ebay for the Acer, the USB was more important then the ips, and ips is great for graphic designers but gamers, not so much. Why do you think in every review people complained about choppy video... It because it is a cheap ips with a cheap refresh rate. Hence the price. Just my $0.02. Glad the Iconia got some love with their own section. It will be about June before you get one.

Thank you very much the root work perfectly , really appreciate your sharing.

Thanks....I´m going to try later and let you know how it worked!!!!
Let´s make this tablet work better!!!!
(waiting for Honeycomb update....)

donated $5 (more than i've spent on any app), thanks!

and... rooted! much easier than my desire... awesome job guys!
thank you very much!

freaking awesome!
so simple to root. downloaded from the tab and installed from it. no pc needed! awesome. installing rom manager now but no clockworkmod for this yet... only 1 acer device is listed... any brave people willing to try it?.. jejeje

Is that it?
Really?
Those five steps.
No preparation, nothing else needed.
Just turn on my device, follow those five steps and it's done.
Why do I feel like there's something I am missing here?
If it's five steps to root then I am dead impressed!

[SWYPE][INFO]Swype v3 beta

FYI for all you Xoom owners. You MUST be completely stock to get this update. Apparently running the ☢ BigDX Xoom|Zoom Theme ☢ 3G & Wifi Only ☢ will send data that the Swype servers don't understand.
"There was a data error, likely due to a bad network connection. Please try again."
So you just need to revert completely to stock then run the installer and it will go by without a hitch!
Your Welcome.

Hi, thanks for your post but i dont have installed this app what you said.
Go back to stock isn't it worth for swype...!

Finally swype on xoom! Bout time!

Ummmm your a little late. I already posted this and the link about it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122823
Second you do NOT have to be stock to install Swype 3.0 on your Xoom. I know cuz I did it.
Please search before you make a post. Also make sure you know what your talking about before you give people the wrong information.

I use Swype as my main keyboard for my Xoom, I don't think it is worth going back to stock if you really like the theme or rom. It's great but it has a ton of glitches. I am mainly using it as my main keyboard to help beta test. I think it will be worth it when they update it at least once.
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Smokexz said:
I use Swype as my main keyboard for my Xoom, I don't think it is worth going back to stock if you really like the theme or rom. It's great but it has a ton of glitches. I am mainly using it as my main keyboard to help beta test. I think it will be worth it when they update it at least once.
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You don't have to go stock to use it.
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Smokexz said:
I use Swype as my main keyboard for my Xoom, I don't think it is worth going back to stock if you really like the theme or rom. It's great but it has a ton of glitches. I am mainly using it as my main keyboard to help beta test. I think it will be worth it when they update it at least once.
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Thumb keyboard FTW.
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I had been using Swype since last fall on a Nexus 1 and loved it... thought it would be a great improvement for the Xoom, but I really dont find it helpful... doesnt seem as slick as the smartphone version. If trying to type like a real keyboard it tries to connect the dots, and does so unsuccessfully. Even when its shrunken down to the smaller GUI its still not great as a 'swype' keyboard. The auto suggest is consistently wrong and the keyboard seems to struggle with using the .com button.
I went back to stock keyboard...which works well as a qwerty keyboard.

On the Swype forums, they've stated if you're running the Tiamat Rom it can cause issues with the communication between the device and the servers.
They were trying to reach out to BRD last I read.

List of safe to remove bloatware

I was lucky enough to snag a TF101 on Black Friday. Stood in line for 3 hours with all the other nuts.
Anyway, I quickly rooted and flashed a new kernel to overclock. I'm loving this tablet so far. I haven't tried different roms yet, I'm aware of those which remove the bloatware Asus puts on. At the moment I'm still content with stock rooted. I want to remove the bloatware though. I searched but couldn't find a list of what's safe to remove and what's not. If someone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Theres alot of the devs now removing all apks they can and putting them in a zip incase people want them maybe look at whats i them and you will know what is safe to remove
Or look at the dev threads they usually list what they have removed although some dont so have a proper look.
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cesjr02 said:
I was lucky enough to snag a TF101 on Black Friday. Stood in line for 3 hours with all the other nuts.
Anyway, I quickly rooted and flashed a new kernel to overclock. I'm loving this tablet so far. I haven't tried different roms yet, I'm aware of those which remove the bloatware Asus puts on. At the moment I'm still content with stock rooted. I want to remove the bloatware though. I searched but couldn't find a list of what's safe to remove and what's not. If someone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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3 hrs? were you at Best buy in Commack NY? lol I waited 3 hoursto pickup mine... that was nuts..

I waited 6 hours in line then a hour and half to pay for it but it was worth it.
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cesjr02 said:
I want to remove the bloatware though. I searched but couldn't find a list of what's safe to remove and what's not. If someone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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Have not really seen a list posted, but personally I have deleted
-MyLibrary
-Press Reader
-Zinio Reader

What about?
Vibe 2.0 - (what is it?)
Asus Facebook Poster
Asus PC Launcher
MEar
MyDictionary 1.0
PixWe
Splashtop Remote

cesjr02 said:
What about?
Vibe 2.0 - (what is it?)
Asus Facebook Poster
Asus PC Launcher
MEar
MyDictionary 1.0
PixWe
Splashtop Remote
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Splashtop is amazingly usefull if you have a desktop at home you can use it through the tf with this app (it is safe to delete tho if you will never do that)
Mydictionary id keep that its small anyway
pix we i deleted
facebook poster deleted i use friendme or browser
Pc launcher i think you need that
Vibe 2.0 im pretty sure thats linked in with other stuff ill double check and post back

Thanks for the info. I'm slowly learning what all this stuff is. Any idea about MEar?

cesjr02 said:
What about?
Vibe 2.0 - (what is it?)
Asus Facebook Poster
Asus PC Launcher
MEar
MyDictionary 1.0
PixWe
Splashtop Remote
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Why would you delete PC Launcher? Dont plan on connecting to a computer and copying stuff?

Oyeve said:
Why would you delete PC Launcher? Dont plan on connecting to a computer and copying stuff?
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I use this for my iMac and MacBook Pro. Works like a charm and don't have a need for Asus PC Launcher.

Danzano said:
Splashtop is amazingly usefull if you have a desktop at home you can use it through the tf with this app (it is safe to delete tho if you will never do that)
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Can you launch Splashtop without going thru My Cloud?

Danzano said:
Theres alot of the devs now removing all apks they can and putting them in a zip incase people want them maybe look at whats i them and you will know what is safe to remove
Or look at the dev threads they usually list what they have removed although some dont so have a proper look.
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Where can I find these .zip?
EDIT: Nevermind. I downloaded the system dump with all apps.

F. Gacrux said:
Can you launch Splashtop without going thru My Cloud?
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Not in Asus' version, but you also don't get updates in that. Just buy it on the market if you want it; it's cheap and you'll get proper updates, rather than having to wait months for bug fixes.

I removed all of the stuff asus loaded on it and the only problem I've had was trying to install an official build from Asus since the files were modified. Other than that, it runs just fine.

New toy

So I am getting a transformer for Christmas... Where should I start as of root and rom?
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The SEARCH box.
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spidey01 said:
the search box.
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ditto
10chars

Lol well what would be the best rom and stuff my area is phones rights this will be my first tablet with honeycomb
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I am running the Prime 2.1.1 ROM and it's good. I have had trouble with the Revolution HD ROM (didn't restore apps automatically, Market crashes, some apps are shown as not compatible etc.). I will wait until the first ICS ROMs come out before I try anything new (e.g. the KRAKD ROM looks promising).

So maybe i play honeycomb and wait for the ICS roms to drop then cause that works
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I have tried revolver, prime, and revolution HD for me revolution is the most stable and the battery is amazing on it. the only thing I don't like is how really stock it is. Revolver is really customizable rom you can do alot tweets but the battery drains fast. Well prime, I was getting alot of fc so I didn't play with it to much.
Sent from eee pad Transformer running Revolution HD 2.2.1

First off, make sure that you always make a backup of what you have working on the tablet. This will save you much frustration if something goes wrong. Nandroid backups are the ones that will restore a whole ROM for you. As for backing up apps with data, you can use Titanium Backup (requires root).
The two main firsts are that you should get it rooted (very easy now) and install CWM (Clockwork Recovery Mod). CWM will allow you to flash ROMs, make backups of the ROM itself and handle various memory functions.
Read through the Stickies in the Android Dev section, they will tell you all information you need to know.
As mentioned above, if you run into any kind of issue, before you post, use the search function and see if it is something that has been asked and answered before. If you are following the steps to whatever you are doing and you get stuck, chances are good someone else has done the same thing and gotten help with it.
Another thing to note is when you choose a ROM, look through its feature list, and if available, the bug list. Looking through both of those should aid you in deciding if that specific ROM or Kernel is something you want to use. If you get as far as flashing Kernels, make sure it is one that is compatible with the ROM you are using, otherwise the tablet probably won't boot and you'll have to flash a Kernel known to work with whichever ROM you chose.

Read thru the stickies above.

First thing you'll need to do is check the serial number on it and make sure you even have the choice of rooting it. AFAIK, most serials after the B60 series have a locked bootloader that hasn't been cracked yet. I hope I'm wrong, but I haven't read anything to the contrary yet.

bbond said:
First thing you'll need to do is check the serial number on it and make sure you even have the choice of rooting it. AFAIK, most serials after the B60 series have a locked bootloader that hasn't been cracked yet. I hope I'm wrong, but I haven't read anything to the contrary yet.
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Please check your facts before you post things that are incorrect as truth!

Rumbleweed said:
Please check your facts before you post things that are incorrect as truth!
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Well that's why I said I hope I'm wrong and haven't read that I was. Are all TF's in fact now rootable?

bbond said:
First thing you'll need to do is check the serial number on it and make sure you even have the choice of rooting it. AFAIK, most serials after the B60 series have a locked bootloader that hasn't been cracked yet. I hope I'm wrong, but I haven't read anything to the contrary yet.
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You sir, are very wrong.
I rooted my B90 with razorclaw without a hitch.
This has been common knowledge around the community for about a month now.... :/
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium

Just a month? Back when I rooted my TF we had to walk uphill in the snow both ways just to get the documentation on the process.
Anyways, back on topic...I use the latest PRIME! and I rarely have issues. Good luck when you get it!

I know im so happy I get one she was at first gonna get me an acer a500 but the transformer was on a door crashers sale for 299 minus the the dock for it and they was sold out here in london with in 2 hrs but she in yellowknife and her store didn't open till noon a i am only assuming she was able to scoop it up... But I'm more then it's the one she got... Now if it is should i get the dock or would be fine with out it
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Buckii said:
I know im so happy I get one she was at first gonna get me an acer a500 but the transformer was on a door crashers sale for 299 minus the the dock for it and they was sold out here in london with in 2 hrs but she in yellowknife and her store didn't open till noon a i am only assuming she was able to scoop it up... But I'm more then it's the one she got... Now if it is should i get the dock or would be fine with out it
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You okay there Buckii?
Anyway, I would recommend getting the dock. Sometimes it is nice to have a physical keyboard, plus the additional battery adds hours of use time.

So its lonely here....

Picked up my 10.1 yesterday from best buy...and apparently im the only one? Someone come play with me ?

jinsoku3g said:
Picked up my 10.1 yesterday from best buy...and apparently im the only one? Someone come play with me ?
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I'm here, my friend. Just waiting to see what devs do with this tab. It's lower-end, but it's snappy and feels premium. I hope we can get some CM action on this bad boy. Depends on the popularity, but I think the price point should help a lot.

darthvince said:
I'm here, my friend. Just waiting to see what devs do with this tab. It's lower-end, but it's snappy and feels premium. I hope we can get some CM action on this bad boy. Depends on the popularity, but I think the price point should help a lot.
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The only thing low end is the price this feels nicer than my transformer prime. Does have a small lag from time to time opening apps though.

jinsoku3g said:
The only thing low end is the price this feels nicer than my transformer prime. Does have a small lag from time to time opening apps though.
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Yea well it does have *slightly* better specs than the Prime, but the Prime was released in 2012. The price can't be beat, tho. I hope people flock to it.

I think part of the reason there's no one here is because you can't find this tablet anywhere but a few brick-and-mortar Best Buy stores right now. I can't find a single online retailer that lists it in their stock yet. Once it's widely available, this forum should fill up. For now, it's just you and me, I guess lol.

darthvince said:
I think part of the reason there's no one here is because you can't find this tablet anywhere but a few brick-and-mortar Best Buy stores right now. I can't find a single online retailer that lists it in their stock yet. Once it's widely available, this forum should fill up. For now, it's just you and me, I guess lol.
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True that. Im looking foreard to rooting, and opening up dual window to all apps. How does yours run?

Just picked mine up from BestBuy. Rooted with Towelroot and Xposed. I have found that the G3 tweaks xposed module works, haven't tested all of it but ehat i have so far works.

tony710 said:
Just picked mine up from BestBuy. Rooted with Towelroot and Xposed. I have found that the G3 tweaks xposed module works, haven't tested all of it but ehat i have so far works.
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Wow. Can you post a guide?

Sure thing.
Here is towel root https://towelroot.com
Download the app a day run it, will give you root. After that download supersu from the market and run it.
Download xposed from here http://repo.xposed.info
I think latest stable is 2.6.1.
After that you can download the g3 tweak from the market. The g3 and 10.1 are very similar rom wise, I've been able go use some of the theme tweaks (every one tried has worked, but can't guarantee all of it works since it's for the g3)
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I grabbed a 7" and hoping this picks up. Also a separate forum if necessary

I can confirm that this works. I even picked up an app from the play store that allows you to add any app to the duel windows. Ive wanted that function ever since i got this device! I havnt played with the framwork too much but seems to work.
I guess the only thing missing is a custom recovery. Any insight on that anybody?
BTW, towel root was the easiest root ever. One click app. No hooking up to a computer.
tony710 said:
Sure thing.
Here is towel root https://towelroot.com
Download the app a day run it, will give you root. After that download supersu from the market and run it.
Download xposed from here http://repo.xposed.info
I think latest stable is 2.6.1.
After that you can download the g3 tweak from the market. The g3 and 10.1 are very similar rom wise, I've been able go use some of the theme tweaks (every one tried has worked, but can't guarantee all of it works since it's for the g3)
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imitenotbecrazy said:
I grabbed a 7" and hoping this picks up. Also a separate forum if necessary
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I also ordered one yesterday. I will try to root it with towelroot and post the results.

What app unlocked the dual window
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simpson1190 said:
I can confirm that this works. I even picked up an app from the play store that allows you to add any app to the duel windows. Ive wanted that function ever since i got this device! I havnt played with the framwork too much but seems to work.
I guess the only thing missing is a custom recovery. Any insight on that anybody?
BTW, towel root was the easiest root ever. One click app. No hooking up to a computer.
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I wonder if LG threw in an encrypted boot loader on the tabs. Also I couldn't find any information on this but does the G Pad 10.1 support USB OTG? I plan on picking one up within the week and hopefully get a custom recovery going soon after.

jinsoku3g said:
What app unlocked the dual window
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Flex multi window mod

I got one and i rooted it with towelroot with no problem. Even installed flex multi window app and works fine. The only problem is that it doesn't support NTFS usb sticks. I don't have any FAT32 right now to try but i'll search if it's possible to add NTFS support.

coming soon my 7.0 !!

Can someone please see if you can enable Chromecast's screen mirroring after rooting the 10.1 by using the Mirror Enabler app?
I greatly appreciate it.

I just got the gpad 7.0 from att with the G3 bundle for 99cents. Im trying to decide if I want to keep it or return. The screen quality isn't all that great. I also couldn't root it with towelroot as it says its not supported. I wish there were more activity in the forums for the g pads too.
Update: I was able to successfully root the G Pad 7.0 At&t version using purpledrake. LG-V410

I got my mom a like new g pad 7.0 off ebay for nice price but didn't realize it's the At&T version. We are just going to use it with Wi-Fi. That shouldn't be a problem right?
also, is there a way to stop the pad from asking for sim card besides turning on airplane mode? thank you