a501 Custom Rom Help/Info - Acer Iconia A500

Hi all.
Just wondering if anybody can tell me what files would be needed for the 501 to get the 3g working.
The custom roms are a load better then the std rom. Would be willing to try and get a custom a501 rom a try just not sure what parts would be needed. Am currently doing some reading to try and get it myself but any help from any dev would be great.
Have not had a lot to do with roms but i have done my own kernels before for my DHD.

jonkers71 said:
Hi all.
Just wondering if anybody can tell me what files would be needed for the 501 to get the 3g working.
The custom roms are a load better then the std rom. Would be willing to try and get a custom a501 rom a try just not sure what parts would be needed. Am currently doing some reading to try and get it myself but any help from any dev would be great.
Have not had a lot to do with roms but i have done my own kernels before for my DHD.
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Great, finally someone starts moving on
I wonder if there's something else other the 3G kernel module...
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would be awesome if someone could fix this!
i would definately do a little donation

I will leave this one in development for sometimes, since it is something releated to dev but if it will not any interest i'll move it to Q&A.

padampadam said:
would be awesome if someone could fix this!
i would definately do a little donation
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+1
thanks

+2 many thanks

+ 3
more thanks

+4 please don't sweep us a501 users under the q&a carpet, we need this bigtime.
Sent from my A501 using XDA App

+5 please thx

I Have also an 501 , wil irt work if i flash an 500 rom and add the huwai 3g modules ?? or do we need the internal driver ??
hope to find an solution
p.s. can i flash an 500 rom on the 501???

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I have 501 and no ROM whith 3G
Thank
dukker :
Yes so 3G no working

thanks, i wil test an 500 rom on my 501

@ dukker,
You can use Taboonay rom or Virtuous_Galaxy for A501, but no 3G.
I hope soon there will be custom roms for A501.
Thanks

I will be hopefully helping someone start on a kernal update for a501's in about a weeks time... apparently this will work for 3g simcards but OC/UV features wont be available.. better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick tho
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I am currently testing a rom for a501.. stay tuned.
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mistahd33 said:
I am currently testing a rom for a501.. stay tuned.
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The Taboobay Rom is working fine on my A501 with 3G

gerttom said:
The Taboobay Rom is working fine on my A501 with 3G
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Now we need a custom kernel with oc and working 3G
someone will be able to make it please?

gerttom said:
The Taboobay Rom is working fine on my A501 with 3G
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When you say 3g do u mean simcard? Or usb dongle?
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Hey guys
Does anyone have news about Roms and built in 3G for A501 ?

Taboonay rom works with internal 3g.
Some problems (tab restart) when you switch on 3g if you are in flight mode.
If you use it always on no prob.
I hear at now is a problem of A501 3.2 version from Acer.

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[Q] Root, Clockworkmod & OC Kernel for UK Xoom

Hi all,
Planning on getting a Xoom, but trying to do my usual research isn't going particularly well. I've been searching through all the threads looking for the usual mods, but am completely confused with what works for the UK / Euro Xooms?
I have found a guide on rooting the UK version, but do the OC kernels work? Are they the same as the US versions?
Sorry if this has been covered a million times, i'm just not finding a great deal of info other than "I bricked my Xoom by flashing X,Y or Z!
Thanks In Advance,
Dex
yes. tiamat kernel 1.4.x, clockwork 3.0.2.8 are compatible with euro xoom. learn more HERE.
So the kernel has nothing to do with the 3g side of things?
Sorry for being numb, dealt with quite a few android devices, but there seems to be a lot of Xoom paperweights being made and don't want to make the same mistake.
Many thanks!
kernel should be seperate from the os. however, if not developed properly could affect 3g.
hey, good question. ask everything you need before you move forward on something your not sure of.
jase33 said:
kernel should be seperate from the os. however, if not developed properly could affect 3g.
hey, good question. ask everything you need before you move forward on something your not sure of.
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Will do mate, Many thanks!
Hi , did you manage to flash using the tiamat kernel, I have a uk xoom 3g, I would like to use tiamat as I want to overclock . So confused how to do this. Tried flashing a ocboot.img from an overclock guide and my xoom got stuck at the dual core screen, I have recovered from this by flashing a euro boot
I'm not sure where the guys are at these days cause IV been away a while but Tiamat has been having problems maintaining 3G connections.
As for mods, there is little that will work for us at the moment because we are stuck 3.0. Once we get 3.1 we'll start to see more.
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so there is no way to OC a uk 3g xoom? I have seen many posts saying that they have done it, just cant find how
dhicks19 said:
so there is no way to OC a uk 3g xoom? I have seen many posts saying that they have done it, just cant find how
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You can install Tiamat to do it but its been a bit sketchy with 3G. I have tried to get a stock kernel compiled so I can start modifying it for those of us outside the US but I don't have the kernel skills and never got it to boot.
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ah right ok, does 3g not work at all then? Could you point me in the right direction on how to install tiamat if its not too much trouble please.
Does it have to be done with an sd card & does that recovery thing have to be flashed?
Sorry , searched for so long on this and no one seems to reply.
Thanks much appreciated
dhicks19 said:
ah right ok, does 3g not work at all then? Could you point me in the right direction on how to install tiamat if its not too much trouble please.
Does it have to be done with an sd card & does that recovery thing have to be flashed?
Sorry , searched for so long on this and no one seems to reply.
Thanks much appreciated
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It works, but usually drops and wont reconnect until after a reboot. If you look in the dev section the old tiamat kernel thread will explain. I'm on phone so can't get thread links etc.
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dhicks19 said:
ah right ok, does 3g not work at all then? Could you point me in the right direction on how to install tiamat if its not too much trouble please.
Does it have to be done with an sd card & does that recovery thing have to be flashed?
Sorry , searched for so long on this and no one seems to reply.
Thanks much appreciated
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The thread for installing tiamat is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978013 and yes, install is through cwm. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979 will show you how to install cwm.
fwiw, I've got a 3g euro xoom running the 3.1 us build with the euro telephony files pushed and tiamat 1.44 and I've no issues with 3g, other than the signal strength is incorrectly reported. Hth
Thanks for reply mate, I have since installed tiamat 1.4.1 on my xoom version 3.0.1. so far running ok and oc to 1.5ghz. Is there any clear advantage updating to 3.1 and using tiamac 1.4.4
thank for reply
What are you guys using to see clock speed, think I've managed to get mine updated, ran thru the euro 3.1 thread yesterday and all was well, today flashed the Tron#4 kernel.
I cant check my 3g works as I dont have the apn for giffgaff atm although I am searching as I type this and my SDcard doesnt work (have an external folder but its empty and I cant write to it.)
dhicks19 said:
Thanks for reply mate, I have since installed tiamat 1.4.1 on my xoom version 3.0.1. so far running ok and oc to 1.5ghz. Is there any clear advantage updating to 3.1 and using tiamac 1.4.4
thank for reply
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Host mode is quite useful and it's definitely a lot more stable since updating, in fact I can't remember when it last crashed, but mostly I did it because I could

Differences between Acer-based 3.1 ROMs?

Hi, anyone want to engage in a discussion of the differences between the new Acer-based 3.1 Honeycomb ROMs??
We've got Dexter's Aconia ROM, Virtuous Picasso 1.0.5+, HoneyVillain, and maybe some others too. What are the pros and cons of each? I tried Dexter's PRIMEE ROM, but wasn't keen on the ASUS/Acer issues. I am currently running Virtuous 1.0.5, but think I might try Dexter's next. Now that these have gone to the leaked Acer 3.1, they should be easier to compare...
I'm talking ONLY the Acer-based ROMs... What works in one but not in the other, what does one do better than the other, etc., etc. Not trying to bash any one ROM -- I am sure each one is great -- just trying to figure out which one to go with long-term.
EDIT: I just realized I may have put this in the wrong place... sorry. If this should go in the "General" discussion, I apologize. Can it be moved or closed (and restarted in General)?
I was wondering the same. I now have the default stock 3.1 loaded and rooted my device. But reading the positive storys of the other roms, I actually want to try them. But not sure where to begin.
Perhaps Ill just wait a week or so and see which thread is most active, that will prob be the most popular rom
John8472 said:
I was wondering the same. I now have the default stock 3.1 loaded and rooted my device. But reading the positive storys of the other roms, I actually want to try them. But not sure where to begin.
Perhaps Ill just wait a week or so and see which thread is most active, that will prob be the most popular rom
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OR.. that's the rom with the most problems
2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
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dc13 said:
2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
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Will it be any different to what we have though? I don't exactly trust Acer to come through with the goods.
dc13 said:
2weeks and ull have 3.1 thats not a leak. july 5 thanks to the Dutch
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
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i think u mean deutsch
so are you still developing rom ?
interqd said:
i think u mean deutsch
so are you still developing rom ?
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ya ill still support my rom. and thats for the correction.
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Main issue this leak is from china and for me my main issue is uk locale. Websites think I am in wrong region like bbc iplayer etc. English us is only language option in location. The Asus rom is global and when you buy a transformer the 3.1 updates downloads auto and asks you to install it. However Acer are lagging behind too busy with w500 tablet to offer us official 3.1. Asus rom also more multimedia focussed so many parts of it blow this Acer roms away. Widgets on Asus rom are great like email and weather even clock. Pcasso 1.07 is good but graphic glitches and reboots make it a no no for me. Honeyvillian is good but I need a bit more flare on this iconia. Picasso will push this tablet and get most out of it as m-deejay is a major dev. Too early to judge as we really just started here
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I'm using tabonay right now, because it's the first one I found that did not require a data wipe when going from acer stock rom. (At the moment, i wasn't inclined to reinstall my apps and widgets). Can't say anything for the other 3.1 roms, as I havn't tried them yet.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
Euclid's Brother said:
I'm using tabonay right now, because it's the first one I found that did not require a data wipe when going from acer stock rom. (At the moment, i wasn't inclined to reinstall my apps and widgets). Can't say anything for the other 3.1 roms, as I havn't tried them yet.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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If ya dont mind, What are your observations using tabonay so far?????
Sticking with Virtuous 1.0.6
I have Virtuous 1.0.6 working flawlessly now; and given the nasty bugs that've been reported on 1.0.7 and on Dexter's mod, I won't be updating anytime soon. I don't have any need to overclock so I guess I'm fine with what I've got for now.
I'll wait until things settle down a bit and go with the ROM that seems the least buggy. I imagine things will continue to develop at a furious pace for a couple weeks, then slow down.
jkrell said:
I have Virtuous 1.0.6 working flawlessly now; and given the nasty bugs that've been reported on 1.0.7 and on Dexter's mod, I won't be updating anytime soon. I don't have any need to overclock so I guess I'm fine with what I've got for now.
I'll wait until things settle down a bit and go with the ROM that seems the least buggy. I imagine things will continue to develop at a furious pace for a couple weeks, then slow down.
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where you able to retain your apps from 3.0.1? or have to wipe/format...
I am running HoneyVillain and it may not have much flash as previously mentioned, it is very stable. Given how soon its been since the first ROM was ported, I am putting more emphasis on stability for now.
Well, since Virtuous 1.0.8 is now out with Acer and ASUS based ROMs, I took the plunge (I'm a sucker for new versions). It's awesome. Overclocked by default and running silky smooth.
I think you could probably skip a wipe (and thus keep your apps) if you go straight from 3.0.1 or 3.1 to Virtuous 1.0.8 (as long as you go with the Acer-based ROM). I'm not sure. I wiped before going to a custom ROM.
Keep in mind, you'll lose all settings on your system apps, as the system folder gets deleted.
In case I have missed any thing. Are there any kernel source available for Acer based 3.1 rom up to now? If no, why some self compiled kernel say it can compatible with both Acer & Asus 3.1 ROM? Thanks.
I am using leaked 3.1 advantage being there is no need to wipe out data , disadvantage cannot overclock .
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got a day off from work today so gonna update to virtuous 1.0.8 and see how i get on. i have donation titanium backup so full data wipe isnt a prob for me.
umanko said:
I am using leaked 3.1 advantage being there is no need to wipe out data , disadvantage cannot overclock .
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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ive updated to the various acer-based roms without wiping data and no issues thus far.
minotauri said:
ive updated to the various acer-based roms without wiping data and no issues thus far.
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Cool. .Maybe I didn't wait long enough after first boot on Virtuous and Honey Villian.

Need Help to get ROM for A501 3G

Hallo,
where can I download the original Acer HC 3.0.1 or better the new HC 3.2 for the A501 3G (German).
I need it to reinstall the original Firmware because the Mods are without Support for the build in 3G Modem an I have no backup of my original ROM ...
Thanks
pefi59 said:
Hallo,
where can I download the original Acer HC 3.0.1 or better the new HC 3.2 for the A501 3G (German).
I need it to reinstall the original Firmware because the Mods are without Support for the build in 3G Modem an I have no backup of my original ROM ...
Thanks
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3.0.1 used to be available in acer support downloads, but today isn't there. I think that they're sort of uploading the new version, so I'm afraid you have to wait some days. However here on XDA forum someone posted A501 rom image, so you might try to search for it.
cm0901 said:
3.0.1 used to be available in acer support downloads, but today isn't there. I think that they're sort of uploading the new version, so I'm afraid you have to wait some days. However here on XDA forum someone posted A501 rom image, so you might try to search for it.
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so there is a way...to get all functions back..?
it doesnt matter which update i use does it..? i mean..do i get 3g functions back with HC3.2 for a 501..?
muztaki said:
so there is a way...to get all functions back..?
it doesnt matter which update i use does it..? i mean..do i get 3g functions back with HC3.2 for a 501..?
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I'm running taboonay v2.0 on a501, 3g function work well...
Taboonay not work well, my tablet reboot when i active 3g ...
It is the only bug that i have on my A501 with Taboonay ... I hope this bugg will corrected soon ...

[ROM] PB G100W 4.010.05_COM_GEN1 for A500 & G100W [HC 3.2.1] [root&CWM] [20.12.2011]

[ROM] PB G100W 4.010.05_COM_GEN1 for A500 & G100W [HC 3.2.1] [root&CWM] [20.12.2011]
It repack version last ROM HC 3.2.1 from Packard Bell G100W. It is intended for setting through CWM.
Features:
- base on Packard Bell G100W 4.010.05_COM_GEN1 [23.11.2011] http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/PB_G100W_0.000.00_4.010.05_COM_GEN1_1322122603243_a3720e18.zip
- setup no change bootloader & CWM recovery
- full origin odex
- root
- full version Docs To Go
Install:
Copy zip-file to root MicroSD, install on A500 or G100W only CWM, for A500 need "wipe data/factory reset"
After setup ROM on A500 need setup Villian Kernel 3.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170319 for play video file
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/FGQ85T6E26
Will thor kernel work with this? I am gonna flash now and will use villain kernel as instructed but just asking. Still using your virtuous galaxy refresh 1.1.0 and hope you havent abandoned that project
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shingers5 said:
Will thor kernel work with this?
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I didn't check operation of kernels from thor with this ROM
Ok flashed it and as expected its solid stock rom. No bells or whistles but very good. Works well with villain kernel. For me however i have gone back to your vg1.1.0 as i love it. Will you be updatin the base of that to 3.2.1 as your thread at tableroms.com hasnt been updated for a while. Thanks again.
I am sure many who love that minimal stock option will love this but me i just love the virtuous galaxy roms. Hope its not been abandoned
Sent from my Acer Iconia A500 VG_1.1.0 using xda premium
shingers5 said:
Ok flashed it and as expected its solid stock rom. No bells or whistles but very good. Works well with villain kernel. For me however i have gone back to your vg1.1.0 as i love it. Will you be updatin the base of that to 3.2.1 as your thread at tableroms.com hasnt been updated for a while. Thanks again.
I am sure many who love that minimal stock option will love this but me i just love the virtuous galaxy roms. Hope its not been abandoned
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The difference between 3.2 and 3.2.1 for G100W consists in update of applications of Google. In that case VG 1.1.0 it is possible to consider the same 3.2.1. Whether the Samsung will be let out 3.2.1 for Ð7õõ0 by me don't know. ICS 4.0 will be let out in the spring for Ð7õõ0. If there will be no problems with transfer, I will make on it following VG.
Thanks, now I can fully update my Flexstriker rom before I release it.
fguy said:
The difference between 3.2 and 3.2.1 for G100W consists in update of applications of Google. In that case VG 1.1.0 it is possible to consider the same 3.2.1. Whether the Samsung will be let out 3.2.1 for Ð7õõ0 by me don't know. ICS 4.0 will be let out in the spring for Ð7õõ0. If there will be no problems with transfer, I will make on it following VG.
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Ok mate cheers. I see no further support for galaxy rom so was wondering where i ask for wifi support. After being idle for a while wifi still shows connected but when i try to use web no data is transferred. Any ideas mate? I posted on tablet roms but no answer. Cheers
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Needless to say
YOU JUST MADE MY DAY !!!!
Thaaaank you sir very much.
Please check camera drivers as I reinstalled this rom and when I attempted to take a pic it froze. Camera stopped working afterwards. Drivers prob need changing to Acer ones I think
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no camera problems on genuine G100W
shingers5 said:
Please check camera drivers as I reinstalled this rom and when I attempted to take a pic it froze. Camera stopped working afterwards. Drivers prob need changing to Acer ones I think
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camera works just fine, but then i am on a genuine G100W
Thank you again for this rom
gersma said:
camera works just fine, but then i am on a genuine G100W
Thank you again for this rom
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I am using an Acer mate so your camera should work if you on Packard bell. Anyway flashed the villian kernel again and it seems OK.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
When installed on Acer a500 can I be recognized as a500 or will say as another device?
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
shingers5 said:
Please check camera drivers as I reinstalled this rom and when I attempted to take a pic it froze. Camera stopped working afterwards. Drivers prob need changing to Acer ones I think
Sent from my G100W using xda premium
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confirmed. camera freezes after taking a picture on A500
dincdoes.me said:
When installed on Acer a500 can I be recognized as a500 or will say as another device?
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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i attached a build.prop that you can put in your /system folder that will make it be seen as an A500
strra said:
confirmed. camera freezes after taking a picture on A500
i attached a build.prop that you can put in your /system folder that will make it be seen as an A500
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update: also confirmed: villainkernel fixed the camera
How do I fix the "insert SIM card" issue?
I have an Acer Tab A500.
BTW, Awesome rom, great for tweaking and using adb.
Thanks.
aben2amu said:
How do I fix the "insert SIM card" issue?
I have an Acer Tab A500.
BTW, Awesome rom, great for tweaking and using adb.
Thanks.
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Ad "ro.carrier=wifi-only" to your build prop.
kjy2010 said:
Ad "ro.carrier=wifi-only" to your build prop.
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Thanks, btw, I tried your ROMs and cannot do adb remount, I tried editing default.prop and nothing.
aben2amu said:
Thanks, btw, I tried your ROMs and cannot do adb remount, I tried editing default.prop and nothing.
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Thanks, stick with another ROM please, the last thing I need is another headache with someone that doesn't even know how to edit a build prop for wifi only. No offense intended.
kjy2010 said:
Thanks, stick with another ROM please, the last thing I need is another headache with someone that doesn't even know how to edit a build prop for wifi only. No offense intended.
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Excuse me, you offended me.. But never mind.
I will never use any of your ROMS, you really got the nerve...
aben2amu said:
Excuse me, you offended me.. But never mind.
I will never use any of your ROMS, you really got the nerve...
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Thank you (*whew*)

[Q] a500 to a501 ROM porting

Hi all,
I would like to know how difficult could be the porting between an a500 version and an a501. Is'n it simply a question of 3G drivers and build.prop file ?
Thanks in advance
Giuseppe
gichpep said:
Hi all,
I would like to know how difficult could be the porting between an a500 version and an a501. Is'n it simply a question of 3G drivers and build.prop file ?
Thanks in advance
Giuseppe
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Getting 3g to work in JB is really rather easy. You can use the ppp widget provided the build was made with 3g support. waydownsouth and I had it actually running normal on biscuits. Getting GPS to work is a different story. Currently nobody has been able to get it working using an ics bootloader, and only limited success on the rare hc bootloader build. The 501 uses a completely different GPS radio.
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