so as far as i have seen nobody noticed that the update for the iconia a501 just came out?
Maybe its restricted to Europe or something like that, i actually am sitting in Germany and all i can say is that we just got 3.2 here!
So keep your eyes open
The update is only a501 and not a500 here.
At the moment there is no way to root the a501 with 3.2 which is a big minus i think. Anybody a solution for that?
The a100 is running 3.2 here are the instructions for rooting it. Maybe it will work for you.
http://www.acertabletforum.com/forum/acer-a100-general-discussion/1167-rooting-iconia-a100-made-easy.html
Italian A501 not yet available
I just got an ota update for mine, its still installing though on my a500
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padampadam said:
so as far as i have seen nobody noticed that the update for the iconia a501 just came out?
Maybe its restricted to Europe or something like that, i actually am sitting in Germany and all i can say is that we just got 3.2 here!
So keep your eyes open
The update is only a501 and not a500 here.
At the moment there is no way to root the a501 with 3.2 which is a big minus i think. Anybody a solution for that?
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hello, 3G works well in 3.2?
Can someone share the build number, and the update.zip or a full dump (use dd method), so development can start?
how do i share this update file?
gravenimage said:
how do i share this update file?
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You have to do a system dump. Sadly I don't know how, but I found directions somewhere on XDA. Give me a few minutes to find it.
BTW, were you rooted? If so, do you still have root access?
alright, i'll get on it as soon as i got the deets on the process
read this, should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-654561.html
oh, i havent been able to get it to update yet, apparently it wont install through CWM, for i has root.
I just got it as well on my a500. Waiting to install to see what it breaks.
adb cannot find my device = /
gravenimage said:
oh, i havent been able to get it to update yet, apparently it wont install through CWM, for i has root.
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Same. So I installed stock recovery and un rooted. Update installed BUT out is not 3.2. I'm still on 3.1. It says Gen2. is that the must current. Just got this last week
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
gravenimage said:
adb cannot find my device = /
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You sure Dev mode and USB debugging is on?
runeblade said:
I just got it as well on my a500. Waiting to install to see what it breaks.
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Sure it's for 3.2? not just a small update about less than 20MB? The 3.2 must be a major update which will be several hundred MB for the whole image.
You can use terminal emulator and use commands directly on your iconia!
To do a full backup use these commands:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p1
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p2
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p3
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p5
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p6
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=/mnt/external_sd/dumps/p7
Then copy the dumps folder from the microsd and upload it somewhere!
Yeah it was the mini. I got my hopes up too fast.
HC 3.2 for german A501
I have just updated (OTA) my german A501 to Honeycomb 3.2, the update file was about 367 MB, now I have rom version Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7. The tablet just sucessfully rebooted
Just for info - before update I restored original recovery file, un-rooted the tablet and SIM card is required to be inserted in tablet during the update.
What's different from 3.1 that you noticed on first play?
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First off thanks for all the the great roms and how to's to all the devs ... I have flashed to stock 3.2 now i can't gain root ..... any ideas???
Currently there is no way to root the stock 3.2 FOTA. Nor can you go back to the older ROMs as a new bootloader was written when you flashed.
itsmagic and CWM no longer work.
Thanks for the the quick reply... was afraid of that answer ,guess I am gonna have to wait. I sure someone will figure it out real soon ...
plemme61 said:
Thanks for the the quick reply... was afraid of that answer ,guess I am gonna have to wait. I sure someone will figure it out real soon ...
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Always a good idea to search XDA before flashing a new ROM for your device.
or like me, I was in 3.1 stock, waiting for the 3.2 update and custom ROM.
But my girlfriend find the time to update it without me
Now i've to wait for the root of 3.2 from scratch
Niarf
TiboTheGentleman said:
or like me, I was in 3.1 stock, waiting for the 3.2 update and custom ROM.
But my girlfriend find the time to update it without me
Now i've to wait for the root of 3.2 from scratch
Niarf
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I Sees how you are blame the woman.
Booohoooo.
Moved to Q&A
I'm having the same problem. Just after buying my A500, I updated it to 3.2 but I didn't know that root wasn't available in that version. Nor that I couldn't downgrade to 3.1 because of the new bootloader.
Does anyone know if it's possible to downgrade this bootloader in order to downgrade to stock 3.1 rom too? I feel that the answer is that it's not possible...
camino62 said:
I'm having the same problem. Just after buying my A500, I updated it to 3.2 but I didn't know that root wasn't available in that version. Nor that I couldn't downgrade to 3.1 because of the new bootloader.
Does anyone know if it's possible to downgrade this bootloader in order to downgrade to stock 3.1 rom too? I feel that the answer is that it's not possible...
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No. It's not currently possible.
I'll probably get people barking at me for suggesting this, but given that you've only recently purchased your tablet, you could always take it back and exchange it. Depending on where you got it from, they may have a satisfaction return window (usually 14-30 days for big box retail). This would allow you to return to an older version, or upgrade to a custom 3.2 ROM instead.
Normally this type of behavior is frowned upon, mainly because it is speculated to result in raised prices of consumer products in general. In truth, really it is up to the retailer. If they are willing to observe a satisfaction return policy, and you are unsatisfied with the product, you are operating within the business perimeters that they've established. It wouldn't be illegal, so its merely a question of your own morality and your willingness to take advantage.
I guess it depends on how badly you need root. For me, it is a show-stopper. My tablet sits at home now that I've lost root, mainly because it is useless for my needs without ad-hoc support.
Or you could just wait for the 3.2 root, but my gut tells me it might be a while. I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling about this particular upgrade. That's not really based on anything factual though.
Cheers,
-PW
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.....
Or you could just wait for the 3.2 root, but my gut tells me it might be a while. I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling about this particular upgrade. That's not really based on anything factual though.
Cheers,
-PW
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That could be because most of the "real A500 DEVS" ( not just ROM chefs) have left this forum for a less hostile environment.
Now i've to wait for the root of 3.2
I was going to wait for the 3.2 root but now that you say it might take (lot of) time, I think I'll try to give it back to the store.
I need this root for many things, ie : mounting my nas shared folders.
camino62 said:
I was going to wait for the 3.2 root but now that you say it might take (lot of) time, I think I'll try to give it back to the store.
I need this root for many things, ie : mounting my nas shared folders.
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I use ES file explorer, and it opens my NAS shared folders just fine without root.
(of course I also want root for many things, that's just not one of them anymore)
can't wait untill the root for 3.2 it's coming! please crack that off!
I'm waiting for 3.2 root.
I'm also waiting for 3.2 root, because i want stock 3.2 with root. Right now i'm on Honeyvillain 1.2 with no issues so far, only SU. But that's a common problem right now for 3.2 ROMS.
What do you think about change wpa_supplicant in update.zip before flash with a version that support ad-hoc network?
Mircoron said:
What do you think about change wpa_supplicant in update.zip before flash with a version that support ad-hoc network?
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Once you are on stock 3.2 you can not root, and you can not downgrade, and you can not flash any modified or non-stock image. There is simply no way to do this until someone finds a way to root 3.2
ve6rah said:
Once you are on stock 3.2 you can not root, and you can not downgrade, and you can not flash any modified or non-stock image. There is simply no way to do this until someone finds a way to root 3.2
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Too like i-pad
ve6rah said:
Once you are on stock 3.2 you can not root
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I guess that's not correct, at least for A501 but I think for A500, too.
I followed those steps to get a rooted HC 3.2 for my A501:
- Download HC 3.1: Acer_A500_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7 http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7_1311771237783_253e5e46.zip
- Download Decrypter [DEV][APP] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099673
- Decrypt downloaded file with Decrypter (put Decrypter and Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip into same folder)
- Unzip Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7_decrypt.zip
- Copy update.zip from the above package to MicroSD card of A501
- shutdown (NOT restart!) A501
- Power up the tablet using Volume - & Power buttons (hold buttons until text shows up)
- A501 finds update.zip and Update will commence
After that you will have HC 3.1 on your tablet. Now root your tablet with iconiaroot 1.3 (use google to find the apk). Once it is rooted you are able to install ClockWorkMod via Acer Recovery Installer from Market, there's a thread somewhere around here, too.
Then look at thread:
[ROM][24.08]Acer A500 HC 3.2 4.015.01[HC 3.2][CWM & root] - xda-developers
So far I have no problems, everything's seem to work okay, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G...
Hope this helps! However, I am not responsible if you brick your device! Do it on your own risk!
Werner
Omaticayan said:
I guess that's not correct, at least for A501 but I think for A500, too.
After that you will have HC 3.1 on your tablet. Now root your tablet with iconiaroot 1.3 (use google to find the apk). Once it is rooted you are able to install ClockWorkMod via Acer Recovery Installer from Market, there's a thread somewhere around here, too.
Werner
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oh man, this really make me happy just for a second, sound with confident, downloaded the iconia 1.3, run it but failed. i guest A500 not the same with A501 after all.
Hello all, I tried razorclaw NO GO. I tryed universal NO GO. then I found ViperMod YES GO.. I have rootz now.. on my new ICS I updated yesterday. Here is the like for ViperMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125 it worked and was easy just download and follow on screen stuff, the red is hard to read so I had to break out my glasses.
godfish said:
Hello all, I tried razorclaw NO GO. I tryed universal NO GO. then I found ViperMod YES GO.. I have rootz now.. on my new ICS I updated yesterday. Here is the like for ViperMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125 it worked and was easy just download and follow on screen stuff, the red is hard to read so I had to break out my glasses.
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good to know as the other didn't work for me
is 100% this method good to root the tf101 ICS? in HC 3.2.1 works perfect but for this new update is sure?
deejayviral said:
is 100% this method good to root the tf101 ICS? in HC 3.2.1 works perfect but for this new update is sure?
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Yes, I rooted immediately after getting the ICS update.
work for me too
rooted after ICS update stock version
B70 model us version
Any B50, b60 models that can root ?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
Yes.
[ROOT] [TOOL][Updated 2.22.12]viperMOD PrimeTime v4.5 | Auto Root/Unroot/Busybox/CMW
anarox said:
Any B50, b60 models that can root ?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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Stock B50 here, I ICS'd successfully and it preserved everything. It will take a long time so keep it on the charger, when it's done you'll get a beep and the lock screen. It was really worth the wait, gps locked on in less than 10 sec, 9/9 within 26 feet. Now I'll have to decide if I really want to root. Thanks for the info, will save me time.
Not a complete scrub at this but for some reason I can't get the ADB drivers to load up on my Win7 x64 machine, followed driver install instructions for ViperMod, etc, etc...so if someone can hit me in the head with a shovel that'd be great...thx...
tedr44 said:
Stock B50 here, I ICS'd successfully and it preserved everything. It will take a long time so keep it on the charger, when it's done you'll get a beep and the lock screen. It was really worth the wait, gps locked on in less than 10 sec, 9/9 within 26 feet. Now I'll have to decide if I really want to root. Thanks for the info, will save me time.
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Now that we can disable bloatapps in app settings, is it really worth it to root? I managed to speed up some apps with forcegpu so that solves some speed issues. I have no intent on loading costom roms and whatnot, just want to able to do some maintaince
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
jonahex2099 said:
Not a complete scrub at this but for some reason I can't get the ADB drivers to load up on my Win7 x64 machine, followed driver install instructions for ViperMod, etc, etc...so if someone can hit me in the head with a shovel that'd be great...thx...
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NM figured it out....
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick
After all this time finally get it rooted!!!!!! How excited!
Worked perfectly
My method:
- Root HC tf101 using option 3
- Install and run Root checker basic to confirm root
- Install and run OTA Rootkeeper
- Push OTA ICS update
- Run Root checker basic (fails)
- Run OTA Rootkeeper
- Run Root checker basic (confirms root)
Thanks to all the devs!!
Worked perfectly on TF101 b40 after ICS update.
Used Option 1 successfully...very simple...Thanks
i rooted last night my tf101 ICS with the ViperMOD method and everything is ok, i made some modifications, unninstall some apps, and now the tablet move fast and without any problems until now.
help
so i rooted my new tf101. no i want to try another rom. from what i have read i need to unlock my bootloader, i understand asus posted a file to unlock the prime, is that the only way i will ever unlock my tf101?
satafterh said:
so i rooted my new tf101. no i want to try another rom. from what i have read i need to unlock my bootloader, i understand asus posted a file to unlock the prime, is that the only way i will ever unlock my tf101?
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All you need to do now is install CWM recovery and flash whatever ROM you like.
Search for RecoveryInstaller app in theme and app section
B60 with SBK1 here. I've only used this tool, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185104 to root my TF, HC and ICS.
I don't know what's going on but NON of these methods have worked. I also noticed that the Asus App Backup doesn't work either. No matter what app I try to do it the backup fails. I'm sure that has something to do with it. For some reason I do have CW 3.1.0.1 as my recovery What's even more odd is whenever I boot up, it goes right to CW. The only way I can boot into Android is if I boot into the bootloader and load Android from there.
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thecolorsduke said:
Worked perfectly
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NVM 10 char
Forgive me if this has been asked and answered but I can not find the answer if it has.
How does one capture the OTA update.zip?
And is there a list of the different version "gen"s.
I have several tablets and have gen1 and gen2 what is the difference?
First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.
Bloodflame said:
First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.
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Seriously? He may have been asking for information on how to make an update.zip from the update he received? Do we have to always be so quick to judge, we are all just trying to learn here......
t_r_j said:
Forgive me if this has been asked and answered but I can not find the answer if it has.
How does one capture the OTA update.zip?
And is there a list of the different version "gen"s.
I have several tablets and have gen1 and gen2 what is the difference?
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Apparently the GEN is set for regions, no more. Maybe, this is made by Acer in order to make the difference between the updates they send by OTA in different parts of the world?
But I've already flashed in the past two HC Roms with different GEN's versions on my A500 without noticeing any difference between them.
Bloodflame said:
First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.
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looks like someone booted himself into mean mode...
Upgrade.zip
droidguru
Thanks for coming to my defense!
You are correct I have a tablet ( gen_2 ) that is ready to receive ICS update and would like to capture the update.zip before installing it.
I have a gen_1 that has already updated but have another that will be getting the update soon. I would also like to capture that as well.
Any guidance would be great.
t_r_j said:
droidguru
Thanks for coming to my defense!
You are correct I have a tablet ( gen_2 ) that is ready to receive ICS update and would like to capture the update.zip before installing it.
I have a gen_1 that has already updated but have another that will be getting the update soon. I would also like to capture that as well.
Any guidance would be great.
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I am no expert, but I read earlier that after the update downloads, you power off the tab, then retrieve the file from SD. (I am guessing after you turn it back on). This is all done prior to installing the OTA... Like I said, havent tried this yet, but going to do this when I get home from school. I left my tab DL the update this morning but had to leave....
If the Acer ota works the same as my galaxy nexus PTA it stores the download in /cache. I copy it to my sdcard prior to rebooting and I am able to save it.
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cubanorafter said:
I am no expert, but I read earlier that after the update downloads, you power off the tab, then retrieve the file from SD. (I am guessing after you turn it back on). This is all done prior to installing the OTA... Like I said, havent tried this yet, but going to do this when I get home from school. I left my tab DL the update this morning but had to leave....
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Cool, let us know. Would love to have it as backup just in case.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA
Does the method described here work?
Essentially use adb to "logcat" the system logs as the update arrives in order to grab the URI.
I too am planning to grab the update.zip when it lands for a number of reasons:
I'm going to root my A500
I am going to experiement with a number of ROMs
I am going to do my own hackery on the stock ROM
I am very likely going to mess something up and it would be nice to have a safe place to go back to when I do
After all my monkey work I expect there will be another OTA in the next 6 months that I am going to want to receive and having the stock ROM makes it oh-so-much easier to queue up
I will logcat when I get the OTA notification as well as see what I can find in my /cache and report back. If anyone has better guidance I'd love to hear it.
I captured my gen_2 update!
I loaded timmydeans V4 gen_2 3.2.1 prerooted.
Installed the Acer Iconia Enhancement Update from the market place.
Checked for updates, downloaded
Acer_A500_7.014.02_041.205.01_COM_GEN2
Used ADB to start su in terminal window.
Copied the file
/cache/fota_dn/20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
to my external sd card.
Copied to PC unzip 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
Copied Update.zip to my sd card and have updated 4 A500 to 4.0.3
Image version after install
Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
t_r_j said:
I captured my gen_2 update!
I loaded timmydeans V4 gen_2 3.2.1 prerooted.
Installed the Acer Iconia Enhancement Update from the market place.
Checked for updates, downloaded
Acer_A500_7.014.02_041.205.01_COM_GEN2
Used ADB to start su in terminal window.
Copied the file
/cache/fota_dn/20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
to my external sd card.
Copied to PC unzip 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
Copied Update.zip to my sd card and have updated 4 A500 to 4.0.3
Image version after install
Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
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Congrats. Did you lose root using that method? Still have your recovery?
If yes, care to share?
roots gone
t_r_j said:
I captured my gen_2 update!
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Did you capture the URL where it was downloaded? If not, can you upload the update somewhere? If you want, I can host the file on a private web with plenty of bandwidth. Message me for details.
No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.
spyd77 said:
Did you capture the URL where it was downloaded? If not, can you upload the update somewhere? If you want, I can host the file on a private web with plenty of bandwidth. Message me for details.
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I'm hoping you are going to share this with us?
t_r_j said:
No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.
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I can also host if you are willing to share
Sent info via PM if interested.
t_r_j said:
No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.
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Just upgraded with the File from t_r_j.... so far so good!
Will have a link in about 30 min.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2
The file is straight off the air, untouched other than renaming the file from 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip to 4.0.3.zip for simplicity after I got it off my Tablet.
t_r_j said:
The file is straight off the air, untouched other than renaming the file from 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip to 4.0.3.zip for simplicity after I got it off my Tablet.
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Thanks for doing this, I hope someone with the com1 update will do the same.
Hi!!!
How to root for Acer_A500_7.014.14_041.203.01_COM_GEN1.
My IconiaTab:
Firmware Acer IconiaTab A500 Android 3.2.1 (Acer_A500_701414_COM_GEN1) RUS
CMW (Acer Recovery Installer)
CWM_ACER_A500_701414_COM_GEN1[root].apk
Wait for you help
Yes please does anyone know yet how to root Acer a500 with official pics update from Acer? I received the update at midnight . I really want to gain root again for my dim app. I'd appreciate if anyone has a link or can help.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Oh forgot to mention my tablet is the Gen 2 and received the update Us Louisiana.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Updated this morning and rooted using this thread in Dev section : Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]. Simple method. My build is Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
Interesting I used tegraowners black thunder root 6.0 and successfully rooted my tablet after official updated Acer a500. My build number is the 1.033 Gen 2. However on this black thunder root my build number is not listed as supported but it worked and rooted my tablet. Does it make any difference?.. also what is the remount app for?
Successfully rooted Acer a500 gen2 after official Acer update
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Acer update halted
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks
trying root Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK] and patched boot loader acer-a500.ru/proshivki/4345-acer-ics-a500-001900221031-a501-0001-unblockeuucwm-403-fguy-23042012.html
Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!
lechuga said:
Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!
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Yes I rooted the official ics with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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Seriously?
oh brother
sRDennyCrane said:
Seriously?
oh brother
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My thoughts exactly...
Who cares how you get root?!
Well, of course everyone has a copy of Windows conveniently located. I mean, it's a law, isn't it?
I admit I have sinned and don't have one that is easy to get to. I usually don't use it. Please don't burn me at the stake.
as am I
I'm also looking for root for official ICS release from Friday.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469 is the link I used to root official pics.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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I'm a windows chik but I am trying to break the addiction forced upon me since birth...have u seen this? didn't read it all, but may be of use to you...
Root and patched bootloader installed. I'm happy
0) Update by OTA to ICS4.0.3 from HC3.2.1
1) 'Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]' Yes. It's root and very easy root!!!!
2) '[GUIDE] Installing ICS V3 unlocked bootloader and custom recovery(1-M-2012)'. Yes. Unlocked bootloader and thor2002 recovery. Using blackthund3r ATX flash tool method!
It's fantasic! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Confirm that! It's work, thanks
daltz01 said:
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks
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Thanks mate. I have been checking every day since the initial release. Now I can quit doing so until May 17 then.
Was looking every where to see if anyone in Australia had received it.
Cheers.
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.
Saturn007 said:
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.
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Really!!!!!!! hope that hits us over the ditch.....bummer, just after i switched my b/l to ics oh well, good chance to try out a downgrade i guess....
Hi, I'm trying to revert to 100% stock (unrooted), but all the links for stock roms from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
seem to be offline (i.e. http://vache-android.com and http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com are both unavailable). Anyone know if there are mirrors for these files? Specifically, I'm looking for a 3.2.1 stock rom for the A501.
Thanks!
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I found a link to the latest 3.2.1 stock COM_GEN1 full package for the A501 via the russian forums. Filename: 'SD_Acer_A501_Android 3.2.1_4.066.29_COM_GEN1(www.mobims.ru).zip' can be downloaded here.
novedM Wilson,
No one knows where to get an acer stock rom for A501? Sorry to bump - or have I posted in the wrong forum? I just need to return to stock (unrooted) to test something.
faxedhead said:
No one knows where to get an acer stock rom for A501? Sorry to bump - or have I posted in the wrong forum? I just need to return to stock (unrooted) to test something.
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Well, Acer closed off all the files, so we no longer get to them.
Vache, had to get rid of his server for personal reasons, so those links are also no good. Eventually I suspect he'll get things in order and we'll get some of those links back.
Which rom are you looking for? ICS or HC? I have a few, some full HC roms, and some ICS patch updates.
Remember, a lot of people live in different times zones, and also have jobs and family, so sometimes it takes awhile to reply
MD
Thanks MD. I totally understand everyone's got other committments, I have both of those commitments too I'm looking for stock unrooted HC 3.2.1 ideally, but 3.2 is fine (I can then do OTA update to get to 3.2.1). I'm in Australia, so I think the rom I need is Acer_A501_4.066.29_COM_GEN1, but any COM_GEN1 for A501 would be appreciated.
BTW Currently I'm running your fantastic and stable 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1, thanks for you hard-work in putting that together.
Well I got my hands on a brand-new A501 from Acer, just unboxed. So I will now try to find out how to extract an image of the ROM before doing anything else. Any tips appreciated!
EDIT: Before anyone posts a http://lmgtfy.com/ link, I found it should be just a matter of using DD from the android sdk.
EDIT #2: Hmm looks like I need root access to use DD, can someone point me in the right direction for dumping a full image without having to root the tablet first? The tablet is currently running Android 3.2.1, kernel 2.6.36.3+ and build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. Thanks.
faxedhead said:
Thanks MD. I totally understand everyone's got other committments, I have both of those commitments too I'm looking for stock unrooted HC 3.2.1 ideally, but 3.2 is fine (I can then do OTA update to get to 3.2.1). I'm in Australia, so I think the rom I need is Acer_A501_4.066.29_COM_GEN1, but any COM_GEN1 for A501 would be appreciated.
BTW Currently I'm running your fantastic and stable 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1, thanks for you hard-work in putting that together.
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No Problem, and thanks.
I'll see if I have that rom for you. Am pretty sure I have some Com_Gen_1's
EDIT: I have a Decrypted Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H which is 3.2.1 full Acer Update. (never used it). Just need to pull the update.zip out of it.
The only other 3.2.1 I have is the TMPL.
Also Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1.zip (3.2) Used as base for Alex Rom
Let me know if you need them, and I'll upload them.
MD
faxedhead said:
Well I got my hands on a brand-new A501 from Acer, just unboxed. So I will now try to find out how to extract an image of the ROM before doing anything else. Any tips appreciated!
EDIT: Before anyone posts a http://lmgtfy.com/ link, I found it should be just a matter of using DD from the android sdk.
EDIT #2: Hmm looks like I need root access to use DD, can someone point me in the right direction for dumping a full image without having to root the tablet first? The tablet is currently running Android 3.2.1, kernel 2.6.36.3+ and build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. Thanks.
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Rooting the 3.2 is going to be a pain, and you will lose the current image. If I remember correctly, you have to "roll back" to an unstable 3.0.1 and use Iconiaroot.apk. Not what you want in this case,
The other option, was to use Timmy Deans 3.2 root kit, but then again, it installs a 3.2 EUU for an a500 on your tab. Again, not what you want.
You could try the newer "gingerbreak", although I myself would not go this way, only because I don't trust methods that aren't approved by us devs. But would use only as a last chance.
EDIT: Important note. Whatever you try, Get the current UID number before you do it. It's the only safeguard if things go bad. You can run USBDview (search the forums) to get it, or they have several other tools to get it.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Rooting the 3.2 is going to be a pain, and you will lose the current image. If I remember correctly, you have to "roll back" to an unstable 3.0.1 and use Iconiaroot.apk.
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Yep, would you believe I did that process on *13* different A501's last weekend in order to flash your Alexandra III rom, so I know that process well, and yep not an option anyway.
Moscow Desire said:
You could try the newer "gingerbreak", although I myself would not go this way, only because I don't trust methods that aren't approved by us devs. But would use only as a last chance.
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I agree this is a last chance since it would mean I'd need to reverse the changes done by that app to remove su and and superuser apk after dumping the image.
Moscow Desire said:
EDIT: Important note. Whatever you try, Get the current UID number before you do it. It's the only safeguard if things go bad. You can run USBDview (search the forums) to get it, or they have several other tools to get it.
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Thanks I got the UID number.
Moscow Desire said:
Also Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1.zip (3.2) Used as base for Alex Rom
Let me know if you need them, and I'll upload them.
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Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H confuses me a little since my 3.2.1 is on build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1, so the build number seems a bit weird. And so since it seems you need to root before you can dump :silly: that would be awesome if you could upload your 3.2 Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1 ROM, then I'll just update it to 3.2.1 via OTA!
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Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H confuses me a little since my 3.2.1 is on build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1, so the build number seems a bit weird. And so since it seems you need to root before you can dump :silly: that would be awesome if you could upload your 3.2 Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1 ROM, then I'll just update it to 3.2.1 via OTA!
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No problem. Will try to upload it tonight. If not, tomorrow. Be careful though. Dang thing just might want to OTA to ICS!
Sometimes, they name the update files strange.
It's uploaded;
http://d-h.st/zHb
MD
Thank you
Hi,
I just happened to read this thread and already downloaded your official ROM. I am also using your 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1 and planning to revert it back to the official firmware. At first, I try flashing the SD_Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 ROM and succeeded. However, when I try to update, I always get the "your device is up to date" message. But now, I am planning to flash my A501 with your ROM and hopefully will be able to update my A501 normally. I want to say thank you for uploading this ROM.
I flashed the ROM MD uploaded, worked fine, thanks MD. However I also get 'Your device is up to date' when running 'System Update'. Currently the tablet is running Android 3.2, but 3.2.1 is definitely available, as that is what I have running on my other A501 I just recently unboxed. I'm guessing this is because http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com is offline, hence no acer tablet can be updated right now!?! I also tried vache's OTA Check tool but it also says no update available. I guess that's for the same reason.
For me, my problem is solved since I can live with 3.2 for now, however if anyone wants 3.2.1 stock ROM for A501, I happy to have a go at gingerbreak-ing my 3.2.1 stock tablet in order to dump an image.
Well, it seems http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com is back ONLINE :laugh: So many of those links on vache's post are working again. I'm interested if anyone has a way to construct the file name need for a particular package/update, e.g. what would be the file name for the full package for Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. It seems each file name a post-fix with some numbers and hash (e.g. http://cdn.a1.futuredial.com/Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL_1316069683762_98ed1d97.zip). Has anyone tried to work out how that post-fix is generated? This would allow us to get any package easily...
Moscow Desire said:
The only other 3.2.1 I have is the TMPL.
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Hi, could you please upload that 3.2.1 tmpl ROM? I've reverted recently to 3.2 TMPL and it does not want to update. I heard that there is already TMPL ics OTA available.