Hello All,
I finally made the jump from a gTAB to an Acer Iconia, got it on craigs**** for 250.00 brand new.
Anyway, I went through the steps to do the Gingerbreak root method and all it does is sit there. It isnt doing anything but say Rooting.
It is updated to the latest stock ROM. Is there a new version I should use to root for a newer stock Rom,?
PS, I have a mem card in slot, usb debbuging and Unkonwn sources checked, usb cable plugged in.
Please help.
Thanks, SoNK
sonkey said:
Hello All,
I finally made the jump from a gTAB to an Acer Iconia, got it on craigs**** for 250.00 brand new.
Anyway, I went through the steps to do the Gingerbreak root method and all it does is sit there. It isnt doing anything but say Rooting.
It is updated to the latest stock ROM. Is there a new version I should use to root for a newer stock Rom,?
PS, I have a mem card in slot, usb debbuging and Unkonwn sources checked, usb cable plugged in.
Please help.
Thanks, SoNK
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Download Iconiaroot from here.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228 its for honeycomb 3.1.
Awesome, It worked.
Thanks, Brotha, SoNK
what is gingerbreak for? And why is it posted as the way to root an a500? It doesnt work. Iconia root adk does great though.
gingerbreak was the first way to root an iconia.
iconiaroot appeared long after.
Sweet
Thanks for the help. Its nice not to have to put clockwork on like the old fashioned way on a Gtab. This Acer stuff is automated and easy.
Thanks, For the help,
SonK
If I was any good at Wiki editing, this should be mentioned that Iconiaroot should be the method to go for stock 3.1 Iconias.
not news
Its all over the forums on how to root each version of the os running on Iconia.ginger break was the first root APk to be recoded to work with this tab.
Please read very carefully before applying any mod or running any apk on your tab.there are lots of things that will easly damage your device
Good Luck.
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Hi guys,
I have an Acer ICONIA A501, the Android version is 3.0.1
I tried to use GingerBreak v1.2 to get root.
After I clicked the get root, it stops in pop-up window.
To clarify, it is not non-responsible, but just cannot go further.
even 20 mins awaiting.
Please help me~~~~
I really want to get root.
Hungry Jacks
See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228
Worked on mine no problems.
Aconia is easy
Aconia is Easy to Root use iconiaroot-1.3.apk Done
Not like Samsung
Even I could not root my CSL MI410 using gingerbreak
I showed a message after couple of min saying the program got abruptly stopeed. It could be because some internal pb. Reboot the phone and try again"
But it showed same message on many trials...I gave up
Will try to check with iconiaroot-1.3.apk
Thanks
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lwreid said:
Aconia is Easy to Root use iconiaroot-1.3.apk Done
Not like Samsung
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lol was up all night with a Sammy last night throwing me fits
Hi all.
I recently got the a500!
I was reading the guide on how to root.
I watched the video on how to root.
I have downloaded the apk.
I have installed the apk on my phone.
I have checked unknown sources. (which clearly was done prior to installing apk)
I have enabled USB debugging.
I have gone into portrait mode.
I have locked the gyroscopic lock.
I have clicked on the apk.
I have clicked ok.
I have clicked "Root Device."
I have sat and waited for upto 20 minutes for a reboot.
I am on 3.2 firmware.
I am using app version 1.20
If you bought your device with Stock 3.2, you cant root it that way. You have to downgrade from Stock 3.2, then go from there. I suggest you read this thread very carefully before you dive in it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Another method but i have no idea how easy or successful this is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Thanks!
I'm going to work my way through these methods!
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update!
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Thanks!
I wasn't able to figure out how to get my uid.... So I moved on to the second method from the first post.
Everything went exactly as expected and I am now running a custom rom!
Thanks again!
hi I've had mine couple days and used iconiaroot as mine came with HC 3.1 then flashed cwm recovery and have since tried 3 roms!!! The root method u tried does not work after HC 3.01 so u will need iconiaroot from here
u could just install cwm with the acer recovery installer from the market nd then just install a rooted rom, or am I missing something??
if it's like other devices i've used you can't just flash a recovery like that... but maybe i'm mistaken.
and yeah fo the second method i had to dl a couple other apps, but that was fine it went well, and easy... pretty quick too.
now i'm trying to push my tablet as far as it can go!
this thread can be closed now.
Going to sell my Acer Iconia a500 so now i need to get everything back as it comes from factory. Right now i'm rooted with the custom rom Lightspeed 1.0.7. I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155664 and thought i could follow those easy instructions. I'm probably stupid but i can't get it to work.
First i tried with the cwm method, but i can't find a way to unroot (using Iconia root 1.3 did not work, not sure what other ways there are?) therefore flashing the Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.01_COM_GEN1 does not work.
Tried instead with Restoring to factory defaults via Terminal #2. installed the things needed but it wouldn't let me run itsmagic (/data/data/com.interphaze.AcerRecoveryInstaller/files/itsmagic)
Could anyone guide me as to how i get everything back to stock?
All help is much appreciated!
edit: i installed one of the full packages from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 (Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1) everything should be stock now right? and it should be possible for otas?
Even with rooted stock you can receive updates, its just the custom ROMs that won't receive it (like Lightspeed). If you go into settings, about tablet it should tell you what you are running. If it is one of the versions listed in that thread you should be good to go. Also make sure you aren't rooted and that CWM is no longer there.
sydeu said:
Going to sell my Acer Iconia a500 so now i need to get everything back as it comes from factory. Right now i'm rooted with the custom rom Lightspeed 1.0.7. I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155664 and thought i could follow those easy instructions. I'm probably stupid but i can't get it to work.
First i tried with the cwm method, but i can't find a way to unroot (using Iconia root 1.3 did not work, not sure what other ways there are?) therefore flashing the Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.01_COM_GEN1 does not work.
Tried instead with Restoring to factory defaults via Terminal #2. installed the things needed but it wouldn't let me run itsmagic (/data/data/com.interphaze.AcerRecoveryInstaller/files/itsmagic)
Could anyone guide me as to how i get everything back to stock?
All help is much appreciated!
edit: i installed one of the full packages from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 (Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1) everything should be stock now right? and it should be possible for otas?
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Usually, you can do this by installing Acer recovery, and run one of the full roms from;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Really doesn't matter which package, but I would run a 3.2, Com Gen 1
I picked this baby up as a gift for myself for being such a deserving guy for Christmas.
After reading up on the forums about the difficulties, and ASUS's hate for the modding community and their constant attempts to lock people out with the new iterations of the EEE Pad, I was in a slum. Especially after seeing I have a B80 AND updating the thing the day I received it to x.21 without knowing the implications that held for me.
So after doing some research, here's where I am now. Rooted, and running a custom ROM! And here's 'my' version of events which led to this great success. I wasn't able to use Nvflash through APX mode, due to write errors.
1. Head over to pjfriend's thread here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
Download the .19 update http://www.multiupload.com/X65RBVD2MB , extract the .zip to reveal another .zip, and place that new .zip in the root of the MicroSD card mounted inside your TF101.
2. Reboot your TF101, once it's up and running again, you'll see a triangular icon in the notification bar in the bottom right, click it to reveal an offer to update to .19.
3. After a reboot, you should be back to .19.
4. Head over to rayman84's thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
Download Razorclaw v1.0.1 http://androidroot.mobi/download/Razorclaw_1.0.1.apk and run it. You should now have successfully rooted.
5. Time for CWM, get yourself 'Superuser' from the Market, once installed make sure you update binaries. Open Superuser application, and hit the wrench in the top right corner, and have it update binaries, under the General tab.
6. Reboot.
7. Download a ROM, I grabbed Revoler 3.11 by Gnufabio http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173230 I'd recommend it as its worked for me no problem. Pick up the regular version, NOT the Nvflash one. Place it in the root of your MicroSD card.
8. Install both Gnufabio's RecoveryInstaller http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19319421
When running for the first time, it should prompt for Root Access, Confirm YES.
9. Install 'Transformer reboot to Recovery' from the Market. Once recovery is installed, reboot to recovery using the app. Scroll to install from zip, and select the .zip file of the ROM you downloaded earlier.
9. You're done! Rooted and running a custom ROM, go tell Ma' and make her proud.
THIS HAS WORKED FOR ME, IT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU. Who knows, might just have been the way the wind was blowing where I am. SO TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
great write up,
Great guide
Now if only this was possible for those with the TF101G & 8.6.6.23.
cr_972003 said:
Great guide
Now if only this was possible for those with the TF101G & 8.6.6.23.
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Could have sworn the file was from a TF101G..
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
Yeah it is. The problem is that it isn't considered an upgrade for the TF101G as it is already at 8.6.6.23
new way to root tf101g
Hi guys
Just for all like me who owns a b80 tf101g pad with the .23 firmware
and razorclaw unsucessful here is the solution...
al least the one that worked on my dam pad
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838
BIG Thanks to Jcase who found this way!!!
Awesome news...
pippo_73 said:
Hi guys
Just for all like me who owns a b80 tf101g pad with the .23 firmware
and razorclaw unsucessful here is the solution...
al least the one that worked on my dam pad
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838
BIG Thanks to Jcase who found this way!!!
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Best root for stock ROM?
I want to root my B80 but and keep the stock ROM, is this the best way to root for my situation?
DougP123 said:
I want to root my B80 but and keep the stock ROM, is this the best way to root for my situation?
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Try NachoRoot
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
well get myself a second hand a500 32gb, with 3.2.1 on it...
im a total nub with this and the only tab ive rooted is an archos 7 G2 and all i had to do was put the update.zip on the sd card and it rooted/flashed itself.
How the hell do i do this to my a500, i really need to use ad-hoc as its the only way i can get the internet on it.
any guides need to be retard proof. i have the rom i want to use already lightspeed ICS. Ive put it on the sd card dont the power and V- but nothing happend i just get the android green robot thing with an ! on him :/
TIA
Foxor.
hmmm if i install the ICS update would i loose all my app/games/photos?
if i didnt could i then use the root tool for the leaked version to root my tab?
Use timmydean's method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539 this will put you with a rooted 3.2.1
Works like a charm, and is as easy as following the PDF instructions. I have used it for my A500 and just used it today on the wifes as well.
It will wipe your data so backup your apps with Titanium or the likes to external sd card.
You can then flash the ROM of your choice in CWM recovery.
Read the instructions TWICE for the ROM you are going to flash. And make sure to do a full backup of the rooted rom incase anything goes wrong.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2
i'm a noob too
Hi I got my a500 on Wednesday and read heaps of posts, so many my eyes are fall in out, lol.
My tab updated itself to 3.2.1 which I found out cannot be rooted without a custom rom??and to get a custom rom on it, u need to be rooted.
Waiting to update to ics, but ain't got it yet, so I,m stuck too. At least ics can be rooted so waiting impatiently for that ota update so I can start having fun, good luck
Yeah thus is my first tablet also. Guess each device is a little different. Gotta learn another device.