Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
matrix.bharath said:
Hi Guys,
Just received the OTA for HC 3.2, and after that root is gone. any one has any idea how to get it working?
i tried iconia root and ginger break both dont work.
please help me
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Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
muztaki said:
Which model do u use...?
The a500 or the a501?
I think a downgrade would be the safest alternative =P
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I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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this is a prime example why it is always best to wait until the devs get their hands on the update. You are just going to have to wait till the root programs and CMW are updated to work with the new build. Early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese
synapses11 said:
I too am having this problem. Unfortunately, every time I try to downgrade using a stock 3.1 ROM using the stock recovery it will not boot and since CWM is gone I cannot restore to backed up ROM.
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@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
muztaki said:
@amburke178
Yeah its true u better should be patient...
I dont know whether the devs are working on it..but a downgrade to 3.0.1 or3.1 would solve the problem... there are various ROMS/ custom ROMS..
To my sorrow i almost used every rom they offered in the dev section..
One Rom should work..if not try to be patient... =D
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I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
synapses11 said:
I get a "Boot Verified Failed" when I try downgrading the ROM to a stock Acer ROM.
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i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
erica_renee said:
Upload itbto like megaload a free service
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Of course that occurred to me about 10 seconds after I hit submit...
So I have uploaded it to megaupload...
Unfortunately this forum won't let me post external links... so I can't tell you how to find it!
edit: ok, finally I can post links, so I'm updating this: www.megaupload.com/?d=UXOVADAS
This update comes from 4.010.38 to 7.006.01 so you'll need to be on 4.010.38 first to do the update. (that one can be found in the master ROM list on this site at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 )
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Hopefully this allows some of the developers to start playing with rooting 3.2
Additionally for anyone who has managed to brick their tablet trying to downgrade to an earlier version, this file can be used to get you back up and running (at least it worked to get me back up after I tried to downgrade to 3.1)
Thanks for the upload
ve6rah said:
I captured the 3.2 update when it came in to my tablet, I have the update.zip and would gladly share it if it helps get root faster.
Not entirely sure the best way to share a 350meg file though!
File I have is an update from 4.010.38 (3.1) to 7.006.01 (3.2) (file claims to be Acer_A500_4.010.38_7.006.01_COM_GEN1)
I can probably put it on some webspace for someone, but I'm afraid if I post it publicly my bandwidth limit will be quickly exceeded.
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Ahh! Thanks so much I was using an A501 3.2 update since I had bricked it earlier today. This will help much with the stupid wifi dropouts.
Made a mirror : http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=91
no problem, please feel free to share to anyone who can help make root a reality for 3.2!
(I miss my root... and downgrading doesn't really appear to be an option right now...)
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
ve6rah said:
I also note that you maintain the list of packages and updates at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
maybe add this one?
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Already done
vache said:
Already done
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lol... well... your update time and my post time are on the same minute... great minds think alike?
Hopefully root comes soon before i apply update
mburke178 said:
i think it is because of the new bootloader. Your best bet at this point is to just wait for the new root program to come out. Shouldn't take them that long for it. Don't know about the itsmagic update that could take time, but everything would speed up if anybody would upload the new build so the devs can start looking at it.
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So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
kcallis said:
So when one gets a "boot verified failed" and the device hangs, how does one get it back to the stock 3.2?
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You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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You'll probably have to use the EUU method below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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I was trying that on a virtualized version of Windows and could not get it to work.... This was using the same method that you referenced on the link. I guess my real issue is that I don't have a real Windows machine in place.
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Hi Guys, i own an A501 for one week now, running 3.2 (already installed when buying it).
I understand that it is not possible to root or downgrade 3.2.
But, and here comes my question: Why isn't it possible to use the recovery-function to install an already rooted 3.2?
People trying to downgrade to 3.1 or lower get an error message, but when they re-flash 3.2 their tablet is running again.
So why can't we just re-flash an already rooted 3.2?
Regards
Carsten
Sent from my A501 using XDA App
DerTeufel said:
Hi Guys, i own an A501 for one week now, running 3.2 (already installed when buying it).
I understand that it is not possible to root or downgrade 3.2.
But, and here comes my question: Why isn't it possible to use the recovery-function to install an already rooted 3.2?
People trying to downgrade to 3.1 or lower get an error message, but when they re-flash 3.2 their tablet is running again.
So why can't we just re-flash an already rooted 3.2?
Regards
Carsten
Sent from my A501 using XDA App
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SPCIIW, but I believe the "rooted 3.2" ROMS are all using the 3.1 bootloader, not the 3.2 bootloader, and that's why you can't flash to a rooted 3.2
OMG... another completely meaningless post??? PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING!!!!
I understood your question well, so here's the answer.
You can't modify the update.zip file from Acer in any way because when flashing it verifies each file against a file where there is a list with the files to be installed and their CRC, if you modify or add something the flash fails.
Trying to use other already rooted customs rom is no gonna work, because they changed the boot loader to recognize only Acer roms and updates files.
Hope it helps you.
possible to add 3.2 to a501
kekinash said:
I understood your question well, so here's the answer.
You can't modify the update.zip file from Acer in any way because when flashing it verifies each file against a file where there is a list with the files to be installed and their CRC, if you modify or add something the flash fails.
Trying to use other already rooted customs rom is no gonna work, because they changed the boot loader to recognize only Acer roms and updates files.
Hope it helps you.
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That would be wrong. I install a rooted 3.2 rom from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1232545.html
Long as you have CWM installed. And I installed Thor 3.4 to OC and my tab works like a charm. So its possible to do.
*admit I'm not sure if this Tom has a 3.1 boot loader however it works great. Let me know if you need further help.
I'm talking about somebody who already did the update to STOCK 3.2, not about customs roms. Try to flash a custom rom after you are in stock 3.2 and see how it fails the flash.
kekinash said:
I understood your question well, so here's the answer.
You can't modify the update.zip file from Acer in any way because when flashing it verifies each file against a file where there is a list with the files to be installed and their CRC, if you modify or add something the flash fails.
Trying to use other already rooted customs rom is no gonna work, because they changed the boot loader to recognize only Acer roms and updates files.
Hope it helps you.
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And locked the bootloader again, which is why we don't have root once again. The Eepad has already been rooted for 3.2, but since most of the DEVs in the a500 forums have left for greener pastures, I'm not certain we'll see root for 3.2 anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong?
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And locked the bootloader again, which is why we don't have root once again. The Eepad has already been rooted for 3.2, but since most of the DEVs in the a500 forums have left for greener pastures, I'm not certain we'll see root for 3.2 anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong?
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I'm obvious not a Dev but please explain how fguy rooted this 3.2 rom. Its an Acer 501 stock rom. No mods other then the rooted part and the two full version apps. Granted its a "custom" rom however it the best waynto get root access with 3.2 all the updates. I'm in south Africa and the 3.2 update hasn't even hit here yet. So this is the best option for me. And I'm sure for alot of others.
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I'm obvious not a Dev but please explain how fguy rooted this 3.2 rom. Its an Acer 501 stock rom. No mods other then the rooted part and the two full version apps. Granted its a "custom" rom however it the best waynto get root access with 3.2 all the updates. I'm in south Africa and the 3.2 update hasn't even hit here yet. So this is the best option for me. And I'm sure for alot of others.
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I'm pretty sure he used the bootloader from 3.1 on a stock 3.2 ROM. I'm using and it's flawless so far (relative to stock ROMs).
Thanks for the answers, hope to see a posibility to root 3.2 in the near future
Sent from my A501 using XDA App
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And locked the bootloader again, which is why we don't have root once again. The Eepad has already been rooted for 3.2, but since most of the DEVs in the a500 forums have left for greener pastures, I'm not certain we'll see root for 3.2 anytime soon. I hope I'm wrong?
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Where are these 'greener pastures' to where all the Devs have gone?
mac4402 said:
Where are these 'greener pastures' to where all the Devs have gone?
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In the xoom or transformer sections.
mac4402 said:
Where are these 'greener pastures' to where all the Devs have gone?
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Google android tablet forums, as I don't believe we're allowed to post to other forums, especially the ones where certain DEVs went
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SoHaunted said:
In the xoom or transformer sections.
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Hardly. You let me know when you see a former A500 xda DEV in the xoom or tranny forum will ya please?
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Google android tablet forums, as I don't believe we're allowed to post to other forums, especially the ones where certain DEVs went
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Hardly. You let me know when you see a former A500 xda DEV in the xoom or tranny forum will ya please?
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Do you mean we could find the way to root the 3.2 A500 on some other forums ? Because if they simply moved away from this one, I guess they certainly did not stop developing ??
Didn't take too long... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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Link to guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24531880#post24531880
TravisAntonio said:
I just got from a friend an Acer Iconia a500 he says that is bricked.
I tried this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572622
But I can't continue because I don't have ADB access, what should I do?.
Thanks for all and God bless you.
EDIT:
I got everything to using the secret APX mode, but now is still everything the same the Android System is still there and not charging and not touchscreen...
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What version did you flash? If it was 3.0.1 it's ridiculously buggy. Ideally you want 3.1 so you can root it with sc2k's GingerBreak modification then flash CWM then a custom 3.2.1 ROM, Thor's ICS ROM or one of the Leak-based ICS ROMs
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What version did you flash? If it was 3.0.1 it's ridiculously buggy. Ideally you want 3.1 so you can root it with sc2k's GingerBreak modification then flash CWM then a custom 3.2.1 ROM, Thor's ICS ROM or one of the Leak-based ICS ROMs
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I unlocked the bootloader and Installed ICS but the problem is active yet but in ICS is even worse, it shutdown by itselfs atleast in HC it keeps saying Android System with the Shutdown in the center of the screen.
TravisAntonio said:
I unlocked the bootloader and Installed ICS but the problem is active yet but in ICS is even worse, it shutdown by itselfs atleast in HC it keeps saying Android System with the Shutdown in the center of the screen.
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Not sure why you installed ICS. That just compounds the issue.
You can take a look at this thread, and try NVFlash. This guy had a similar issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579490
Considering you were able to install ICS, I would like to ask if you did this from CWM recovery? My guess, is there is a ton of corrupted data in the partitions. This would explain things a little. If you can get it back to HC, then you can run a dmesgview and get your UID number. Then you should be able to run TimmyDeans tool in the General thread (I believe).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
My guess, is that your EC Pwr control got messed up along with corrupted data. I would advise staying away from the ICS Beta leaks, and just get a good HC up and running.
Moscow Desire said:
Not sure why you installed ICS. That just compounds the issue.
You can take a look at this thread, and try NVFlash. This guy had a similar issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579490
Considering you were able to install ICS, I would like to ask if you did this from CWM recovery? My guess, is there is a ton of corrupted data in the partitions. This would explain things a little.
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Sure, I made it thru the Recovery. Can you help me with something really quick?, I think I can fix everything if you download some file that is in a Russian forum but I can't have access to register due to my bad russian lol.
I solved everything installing ICS then installing EC_ROM for ICS. =)
If someone need the files I have it.
Thanks for all the help and God bless you all!.0
TravisAntonio said:
I solved everything installing ICS then installing EC_ROM for ICS. =)
If someone need the files I have it.
Thanks for all the help and God bless you all!.0
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As always, glad you got it going!
Now, you may want to edit your post, or create a new reply, and attach that EC Rom flash for ICS, just in case others may need it.
Moscow Desire said:
As always, glad you got it going!
Now, you may want to edit your post, or create a new reply, and attach that EC Rom flash for ICS, just in case others may need it.
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I just made an entire guide.
Has anyone running a leaked ICS received the official OTA update?
I want to know too.
I did not. So I flashed this file from cwm. Now I am on the new build, I can tell its not the leaked. http://narod.ru/disk/47240669001.db...f5b/Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip.html
Going to nvflash the unlocked bootloader, will post results.
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The flash was succesfull and cmw + android boots but to be honest I do not know what to do now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522384
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Aaah, maybe I should try to root it, this method works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
terrormattie said:
I did not. So I flashed this file from cwm. Now I am on the new build, I can tell its not the leaked. http://narod.ru/disk/47240669001.db...f5b/Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip.html
Going to nvflash the unlocked bootloader, will post results.
EDIT
The flash was succesfull and cmw + android boots but to be honest I do not know what to do now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522384
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Aaah, maybe I should try to root it, this method works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
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I did the unrooted original ICS leak and now have no recovery to flash anything - anyone have the link for that?
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Has anyone running a leaked ICS received the official OTA update?
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Anyone?
Im also on the leak build and want to go to the new one, every time i look for an update it tells me that im in a low coverage area move to a different area when im on full wifi. Im no rooted is there any way i can get the new build?
cheddaface said:
Im also on the leak build and want to go to the new one, every time i look for an update it tells me that im in a low coverage area move to a different area when im on full wifi. Im no rooted is there any way i can get the new build?
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I have asked someone to upload the ota update to one of my servers.
If they do i will post a link.
OldGaf said:
I have asked someone to upload the ota update to one of my servers.
If they do i will post a link.
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Stock acer recovery to flash it?
cheddaface said:
Stock acer recovery to flash it?
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Yes... I am also not rooted.
OldGaf said:
Yes... I am also not rooted.
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Well let me know plz
Same here. Stock recovery on leak ICS.
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Do you have this installed ?
Application (Iconia Tab Update Enhancement)
Acer2.2. 120307.31011.5 KB04/19/2012
http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=3851
F2504x4 said:
Do you have this installed ?
Application (Iconia Tab Update Enhancement)
Acer2.2. 120307.31011.5 KB04/19/2012
http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=3851
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Yep, been there, done that, installed, uninstalled, reinstalled.. checked for updates.. nothing.
Acer really should just post the files and manual update instructions so people can mirror the downloads and install..
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Acer_A500_7.014.14_COM_GEN1
No ICS Update.
Hi ,
Guy's can u PLS DIRECT me which rom to download? so I can go back to HC 3.2.1 so I can received the new OTA update for ICS this coming 4/27/12? There's so many HC 3.2.1 roms I dont know which to download so i can recieved the OTA. PLS HELP . THANKS
hatyrei said:
Hi ,
Guy's can u PLS DIRECT me which rom to download? so I can go back to HC 3.2.1 so I can received the new OTA update for ICS this coming 4/27/12? There's so many HC 3.2.1 roms I dont know which to download so i can recieved the OTA. PLS HELP . THANKS
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this is why you STAY STOCK ! STOP WITH THE CUSTOM ROM MADNESS!
gunness1991 said:
this is why you STAY STOCK ! STOP WITH THE CUSTOM ROM MADNESS!
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Seriously? I do hope you see the humor in your own reply....as this IS a developers forum!
If you are not serious and it's pure sarcasm....well done!
hatyrei said:
Hi ,
Guy's can u PLS DIRECT me which rom to download? so I can go back to HC 3.2.1 so I can received the new OTA update for ICS this coming 4/27/12? There's so many HC 3.2.1 roms I dont know which to download so i can recieved the OTA. PLS HELP . THANKS
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It's easier to just be helpful/
I used the Acer Recovery app and dropped back to 3.0.1 and restored stock kernel.
From there I just did a System Update check and it pushed me OTA to 3.2.
I'm Now waiting for the 4.0.1 to be pushed to me in Ottawa, Canada.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...pbnRlcnBoYXplLkFjZXJSZWNvdmVyeUluc3RhbGxlciJd
I actually tried the Acer Recovery App last night on my rooted device and all it seemed to do is change the recovery screen and if you don't already have a backup of the stock rom in place it will sit there and do absolutely Nothing. I had to find the update.zip last night which was a total pain. If you want it just PM me and I will see about getting that file over to you if you want. Or I can attempt to upload it some where just give me a little bit. Granted the one I have if I recall correctly is 3.01 but still you just update a few times to get to 3.2.1
malickie said:
I actually tried the Acer Recovery App last night on my rooted device and all it seemed to do is change the recovery screen and if you don't already have a backup of the stock rom in place it will sit there and do absolutely Nothing. I had to find the update.zip last night which was a total pain. If you want it just PM me and I will see about getting that file over to you if you want. Or I can attempt to upload it some where just give me a little bit. Granted the one I have if I recall correctly is 3.01 but still you just update a few times to get to 3.2.1
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would the update.zip you have work if im currently running the march leaked zip of ics?
my accelerometer isnt working and id like to go back to HC and wait for the OTA to hit my region.
Atticustrd said:
would the update.zip you have work if im currently running the march leaked zip of ics?
my accelerometer isnt working and id like to go back to HC and wait for the OTA to hit my region.
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Good question, I was on a custom HC Rom so I am not 100% certain on that. I will post the link to download it from drop box when it is done so you can try it if you want. I mean I assume it would considering all it is doing is dropping you back to 3.01 but than again I have no idea if it would get kernel conflict issues and what not.
Edit: Actually I think I was on one of Thor's ICS Roms awhile back and all I did was Flash a different HC Rom and back to HC I went than last night I restored the whole thing to Stock considering I want to get the OTA so my assumption is it "SHOULD" work.
malickie said:
Good question, I was on a custom HC Rom so I am not 100% certain on that. I will post the link to download it from drop box when it is done so you can try it if you want. I mean I assume it would considering all it is doing is dropping you back to 3.01 but than again I have no idea if it would get kernel conflict issues and what not.
Edit: Actually I think I was on one of Thor's ICS Roms awhile back and all I did was Flash a different HC Rom and back to HC I went than last night I restored the whole thing to Stock considering I want to get the OTA so my assumption is it "SHOULD" work.
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Thanks I'm not rooted. Well this work using stock recovery?
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Atticustrd said:
Thanks I'm not rooted. Well this work using stock recovery?
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA
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Just rename the thing to update.zip when I put the link up and stick it on the root of your sd card memory and it should as far as I know see it with the stock recovery. Depending on how much longer it has to go I might have to wait until I get home to get the file uploaded but I will try to get it up and posted here before I leave work.
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I actually found the link I downloaded the file from again so here yall go. Hopefully it will work for you.
http://downloads.tabletroms.com/blazingwolf/FactoryUnroot/3.1update.zip
malickie said:
Just rename the thing to update.zip when I put the link up and stick it on the root of your sd card memory and it should as far as I know see it with the stock recovery. Depending on how much longer it has to go I might have to wait until I get home to get the file uploaded but I will try to get it up and posted here before I leave work.
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I actually found the link I downloaded the file from again so here yall go. Hopefully it will work for you.
http://downloads.tabletroms.com/blazingwolf/FactoryUnroot/3.1update.zip
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Thanks ill give it a try.
Atticustrd said:
Thanks ill give it a try.
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No problem. Let us all know if it works for you I am sure other people will be wondering the same and most likely be in the same type of situation you are in.
malickie said:
No problem. Let us all know if it works for you I am sure other people will be wondering the same and most likely be in the same type of situation you are in.
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Yeah, i find it strange that we got a leak back in march, but now that the official release is out there isnt a zip out there to download. Hopefully going back to HC fixes my accelerometer issue and ill just wait for the OTA.
EDIT: dang, looks like its not going to work. Got the Android with the red triangle exclamation point.
Atticustrd said:
Yeah, i find it strange that we got a leak back in march, but now that the official release is out there isnt a zip out there to download. Hopefully going back to HC fixes my accelerometer issue and ill just wait for the OTA.
EDIT: dang, looks like its not going to work. Got the Android with the red triangle exclamation point.
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You renamed the file to update.zip instead of 3.1update.zip right? Also you have it on the root of your sd card? If that doesn't work try one of the root methods for the leaked ICS than install CWM and try it that way.
malickie said:
You renamed the file to update.zip instead of 3.1update.zip right? Also you have it on the root of your sd card? If that doesn't work try one of the root methods for the leaked ICS than install CWM and try it that way.
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yeah it was working then gave me the error.
Atticustrd said:
yeah it was working then gave me the error.
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Yea I would try to do it via CWM than.
Also it is a gen2 USA ROM so if your on a device other than that it might not work.
If you are go ahead and try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Vache has a bunch of OTA Recoveries there that I assume still work.
Edit: Checked the links and they seem to all download, just tried a couple to check. Also the EMEA ones as far as I know are for the European devices I Think. The COM ones I think are strictly US. Not sure exactly how that part works but anyway there they are for you if going via CWM Doesn't work.
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Yea I would try to do it via CWM than.
Also it is a gen2 USA ROM so if your on a device other than that it might not work.
If you are go ahead and try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Vache has a bunch of OTA Recoveries there that I assume still work.
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Ahhh that could be it... mines a gen 1.
Will look at Vache site, thats where i got the latest leak from back in march. But i though i had read some where that you coudlnt go back to HC after running the leak because the boot loader? Probably miss read it or dont know what im talking about. But ill give Vache site a look. Thanks again.
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Just rename the thing to update.zip when I put the link up and stick it on the root of your sd card memory and it should as far as I know see it with the stock recovery. Depending on how much longer it has to go I might have to wait until I get home to get the file uploaded but I will try to get it up and posted here before I leave work.
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I actually found the link I downloaded the file from again so here yall go. Hopefully it will work for you.
http://downloads.tabletroms.com/blazingwolf/FactoryUnroot/3.1update.zip
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hi thanks for the reply should i just flash this 1 in the CMW? or I should use ACER RECOVERY? Im sorry im so noob about this.... and I want the Official ICS. thanks. pls. reply soon. ASAP
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hi thanks for the reply should i just flash this 1 in the CMW? or I should use ACER RECOVERY? Im sorry im so noob about this.... and I want the Official ICS. thanks. pls. reply soon. ASAP
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I would use CWM. I actually went back through and re-read the posting it came from and it says use CWM so I would probably do that.
Honeycomb 3.2.1 stock rom
Hi There,
I'd like to know if you have a copy of Honeycomb 3.2.1 stock rom for North America?
The one that you can put on the sd card and renamed it as update.zip?
ICS is slowing down my wifi browsing experience...
Thanks for your help.
Steve
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!
EDIT:
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.