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[FIX] New Vega Flash Updater Not Working For You?

Hi all
The new vega flash updater only works if the model in the buid.prop has not been edited. So i you have installed my rom-add on, or other roms the chances are it will not work. To solve i have made a update.zip for those who do not have root. Or edit the build.prop and make sure the "model" just has "vega" in the title.
See post below to edit build.prop manually.

Surprisingly, the app called "SGS Tools" will allow you to modify the build.prop file in your Vega.

Thanks, i did not know you could edit it on the vega.

It has to be something with "Advent Vega" for me. I could be so easy thx ganja for the awesome research!!
Sent from my Advent Vega

Hi,
As a newbie with the vega tablet i would ask what is the precise method of getting the zip file you offer onto the vega and working .
I lost my flash on my vega after downloading pauls r8 Rom .
Thanks
jbjav

jbjav said:
Hi,
As a newbie with the vega tablet i would ask what is the precise method of getting the zip file you offer onto the vega and working .
I lost my flash on my vega after downloading pauls r8 Rom .
Thanks
jbjav
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Hi there,
I would recommend flashing the stock v1.09 firmware, that has flash as default. It is available from the advent website. Pauls r8 is based from the v1.08 firmware that does not included flash (paul added it). There are some newer ways of getting the market and Gapps on v1.09
As for my update.zip its easy. Just transfer the update.zip to you sdcard on the vega. Then navigate to settings/software tool/software update from there just navigate to the update.zip and click it. The device will reboot, and you will get a "out of a box android" a progress bar will appear for around 5 secs and install the parts.
O_G

Thanks ,
How do i Just transfer the update.zip to you sdcard on the vega ?
Do i download your update.zip file to my pc and save in a new folder and then connect vega to my pc via usb cable then follow on with your instructions ie,
Then navigate to settings/software tool/software update from there just navigate to the update.zip and click it. The device will reboot, and you will get a "out of a box android" a progress bar will appear for around 5 secs and install the parts.
Regarding flashing the stock v1.09 firmware from the advent website would that
remove all of pauls r8 Rom that ive already downloaded onto my vega ?
Thanks,
jbjav

jbjav said:
Thanks ,
How do i Just transfer the update.zip to you sdcard on the vega ?
Do i download your update.zip file to my pc and save in a new folder and then connect vega to my pc via usb cable then follow on with your instructions ie,
Then navigate to settings/software tool/software update from there just navigate to the update.zip and click it. The device will reboot, and you will get a "out of a box android" a progress bar will appear for around 5 secs and install the parts.
Regarding flashing the stock v1.09 firmware from the advent website would that
remove all of pauls r8 Rom that ive already downloaded onto my vega ?
Thanks,
jbjav
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For your first question, yes you can download it to your pc and then transfer it. The vega has some problems downloading some file types. You can use a app like download all files from the market. Then you can download it directly to the vega, and then run the software tool. Both ways work fine.
Flashing the v1.09 firmware will essentially return your device to factory settings. No trace from r8 or installed apps will remain. Once you get v1.09 up and running you can use the application backup in software tool to save your apps. Do not try this with your current set up and restoring to v1.09, you might well be left with a mess.
Hope that sorts it for you

Im sorry you say
You can use a app like download all files from the market
what do you mean ?
You said
Once you get v1.09 up and running you can use the application backup in software tool to save your apps.
there would nt be any apps left if i'd flashed the stock v1.09 firmware from the advent website would there ?
I am very new to this whole process ........... there should be a step by step guide somewhere .
Thanks
jbjav

jbjav said:
Im sorry you say
You can use a app like download all files from the market
what do you mean ?
You said
Once you get v1.09 up and running you can use the application backup in software tool to save your apps.
there would nt be any apps left if i'd flashed the stock v1.09 firmware from the advent website would there ?
I am very new to this whole process ........... there should be a step by step guide somewhere .
Thanks
jbjav
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Firstly, just stick with the first plan and just download it to your pc then transfer it by usb. Thats nice and easy.
secondly, i meant use then applications backup after you have installed all your apps to v1.09. Then if you have any future problems you can reflash v1.09 and use your backup to put your apps back.
There is a guide in my rom add-on thread located in the vega android development.

downloading....thanks

I'll try and find your guide in the rom add-on thread located in the vega android development
thankyou for trying to help me.

Lolol I miss the days of being a noob
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Hello again ,
How do i download your update.zip to my sdcard on the vega from my pc
What are the steps to take ?
Thanks

jbjav said:
Hello again ,
How do i download your update.zip to my sdcard on the vega from my pc
What are the steps to take ?
Thanks
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Come on.... Just plug your vega into your pc with the supplied usb cable. Allow the usb connection on the vega. A new drive will show up on your pc. Copy the update zip over. This will work if you have installed the usb drivers from the advent website. Again this is covered in my rom add-on thread.

Sorry come on ......... yeh sure ....... you once didnt know either.
your to unspecific with your instructions .
Does the vega have to be in recovery mode to do this ?
Allow the usb connection on the vega ........... where do we do this ?
maybe you should make a video
thanks for trying to help but unspecifics are no help to beginners .
Thanks

jbjav said:
Sorry come on ......... yeh sure ....... you once didnt know either.
your to unspecific with your instructions .
Does the vega have to be in recovery mode to do this ?
Allow the usb connection on the vega ........... where do we do this ?
maybe you should make a video
thanks for trying to help but unspecifics are no help to beginners .
Thanks
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I am always very patient with new users, as you say we were all new at some point. I try to help and give simple easy to follow instructions. Just the info you asked about is in the instructions you get with the vega. I try to help but some times you have to help yourself.
And dont forget the search button is your friend.

I asked for specific instructions and you didnt provide them and so i remained confused ,you didnt say much at all in a concise fully explainable way , ie, do this do this and do this etc ......... i asked on here because i believed i would be given simple detailed specific guidance .

original_ganjaman said:
.......And dont forget the search button is your friend.
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+1

jbjav said:
I asked for specific instructions and you didnt provide them and so i remained confused ,you didnt say much at all in a concise fully explainable way , ie, do this do this and do this etc ......... i asked on here because i believed i would be given simple detailed specific guidance .
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And you have got it. I like how people ask for detailed guides which they're not wanting to follow. Kinda makes you unwilling to try your luck at doing them.

Initial Root for A500

Taken from the inital forum thread
Posted in this forum so that it is correct forum
There is already a 'how to root' thread going, suggest you post there for help.
27/05/2011:
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Modified the Iconia Tab GB's xml files to remove the need for portrait mode and change the name so not as to be confused with the original ginger break.
File attached.... signedGBIconiaTab1.20.apk (296.8 KB)
good luck
Older Details:
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Root based on Chainfire's gingerbreak
Usual rules apply, if you break then best efforts but in the end it's was up to you to click 'root'
Thank you for your tools and time:
apkmanager; Daneshm90
apktool; brutall
Superuser honeycomb; j4mm3r
gingerbreak initial version ; Chainfire (Please review this for all the requirements)
The Android Exploid Crew for the exploit
Thanks you people for your help and input:
lou0611,dc13,maddler,nycbjr,seraphimserapis, it2steve, thor2002ro, rmgold & of course all of the team xda-developers
Special thanks to maddler for pointing us to the exploit
Chainfire for his apk version and work on gingerbreak

More Details
What we done to gain inital root:
turned on usb debugging & unknown sources
leave usb connected between tablet and pc
must have microsd card in the device (you may loose all the data on the card, read Chainfire thread)
split open chainfire's gingerbreak.apk with apktool
hex edited the gingerbrake.png change HONEY to HRI66 (see this link after reading the exploit)
added the updated su from xoom (thanks guys for coming to help me!)
recreated the apk with apktool
resigned with apkmanager
pushed to /data/local
launched apk install using oi file mananger entering the whole path to apk
set tablet in portrait mode and locked rotation
run the gingerbreak tool (it installs the root, updates SU and installed superuser.apk) waited about 4-5 tense minutes
confirmed root in terminal
install busybox
There are other method (which maybe easier) please check the 'How To Root An Acer Iconia A500' thread
Step by Step Root Guide [Long Method]
As with most instructions read completely before starting...
based off gingerbreak's instructions
usual rules apply, if you break then best efforts but in the end it's was up to you to click 'root'
Install Applications from market:
oi file manager
busybox installer (or Titaium Backup)
From your setting menu:
settings/applications
check Unknown Sources box
setting/Development
check USB Debugging
On the PC and Acer a500: Using ADB (I needed to download the usb driver from acer & sdk for adb):
(from the folder where the apk & adb is...)
connect your micro usb cable make sure usb debug comes up !
copy the apk to storage
On the Acer A500:
insert micro SD card if you have not done this yet
Rotate display to Portrait mode
Lock the screen its the little button under the VOL up/down (just incase)
Launch file manager
find and install <Gingerbreak>.apk (name will be different depending on version)
Install the application 'GingerBreak' (name will be different depending on version)
Return to apps menu
Find and launch 'Gingerbreak' [you must be in Portait or it will FC]
Select root device
Wait for it to reboot (2-10 mins, if you want monitor it with aLogcat or Logcat)
--- after reboot ---
Remove the rotate lock
Disconnect the usb cable
Uninstall Gingerbreak
Launch busybox app which will install busybox !
Install your root apps (my first are Titainum Backup and Cpu Master for me)
enjoy your Iconia a little bit more...
Regards and Best of Luck

Bugs? Troubleshooting?
Post any Bug for inital version
Issues
Hardcoded to HRI66
Features
Requires SD Card...

Why repost this method when the actual method is as simple as check debug, unknown sources, make sure sd is in slot, install app and run app?
Just asking. Thanks.

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Probably for people like me that are new to rooting a device, detailed instructions can help others to understand and maximize success.
Placing the SD card in the slot was (for me) unclear per the original instructions, I just decided to try it since I was at a loss and it worked.
Details = Maximize Success & Minimize Failure

added new version of the Gingerbreak Mod, stops the FC if device is not portrait

monki-magic said:
added new version of the Gingerbreak Mod, stops the FC if device is not portrait
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U.B.D.Man.....

a500 gingerbreak ??
I am trying to install gingerbreak 1.20. I am running android 3.2. it stays on the screen rooting this my taks a few minuter? I have let it run for hours and has not changed? Can anyone help me out

djbeach said:
I am trying to install gingerbreak 1.20. I am running android 3.2. it stays on the screen rooting this my taks a few minuter? I have let it run for hours and has not changed? Can anyone help me out
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gingerbreak NOT WORKS on HC 3.2

HC 3.2
do you know of anyone coming out with a gingerbreak for honey comb 3.2?

djbeach said:
do you know of anyone coming out with a gingerbreak for honey comb 3.2?
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I think no one for HC 3.2
You should revert to HC 3.0.1 and install a custom ROM HC 3.2 already rooted.
See other threads in this forum.

[Q] Lenovo Lepad S1 Y1011 - leaked rom

Hello,
my borther brougt me this tablet from china for chrismas: Lenovo Lepad y1011 (sry can't send a link becaus i'm a new user...)
But Lenovo has changed everything on android and they call it OS 2.0 (= Android 2.2 )
Maybe someone found a solution to update the OS to honeycomb or to install CWM?
I have read so mutch chinese forms but the googletranslator didn't find something usefull for me.
I hope someone of you may help me.
thx MiracelVip
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Here is a mirror for the roms:
3G001_0100.3010_user_mode(1).rar h**p://ul.to/mmv76osx
WiFi001_0100.3010_user_mode.rar h**p://ul.to/26utcnuo

hi, the thinkpad tablet never came with anything lower than 3.1, also that isn't a valid model number for this tablet.
I think you must have something other than a thinkpad tablet
Cheers
Tom

Check here, shows the instructions for that model.
TS

Yes i know this thread! But its just about rooting and installing google maps and the market... but the market in this thread isn't working anymore! i think the version is to old...
but i hate the lenove OS, i would like it to install another one or maybe develop my own one if CWM would work
it's this one: h**p://appserver.lenovo.com.cn/shop/shop_Detail.aspx?gdsid=A2100014142

Unfortunately, it's said that Lenovo has no any upgrade plan for this pad. LePad S1(Y1011) is the first mode of pad from Lenovo. the product, particularly its deep customized OS, is in very low maturity. short after its released to the market, it's ended production and replaced by A1 series pad. that's the situation, so disappointed, and angry. and finally, its ROM leaked.
i searched some Chinese forum and got the following leaked ROM:
* LePad S1 Ver_Wifi ROM here
* LePad S1 Ver_3G ROM here
* resource pack here
hope it helpful to you guys who may interested look into the code

Thanks for this informations! Does someone know what we can do with this files?
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This files are working! While I tried to install Gapps i bricked my Y1011 and i was able to reflash everything by using fastboot and LePad S1 Ver_3G ROM.
thx again for the files

hi i have the same tablet and really heavy problems. i look at all chinese forums with google translation and it is horrible to find anything about a working custom firmware.
if you instal the upper firmware it will be nice to tell us something about the changes. when i want to download i didnt work download allways stopp. the name is the same like the orriginal number.
im loking for a stable full android version. im read that there is a chinese caled chita he costum firmware for the lephone and the lephone works normal withe leos like the lepad.
so if anybody knew news about the lepad y1011 it wil be nice to write it here.
mfg
thorwald

yes i was able to install the firmeware above but ther are no changes! its just a leaked original version
at the moment i'm uploading the firmewares to uploaded.to
watch the 1. post

Thanks for your post. So i wont install the leaked rom if it isnt a full android. Do you know anything about Chitas Roms.
I worked with Costum Rom for my Archos Tablet and for HTC sensation xl but i m not god enough to custom a own one.
But i got Market place working without Gaaps. I have some mistakes with 492 but only by a few apps.
Thanks for upp the Files if I break it its easy to unbrick it. I will download it.
If some from China will inform us it will be very nice.

you have been able to install the market?! could you give me tutorial how you have done this? and thefiles you installed?
everytime i've tried it i bricked my device
(gerne auch auf deutsch )

At First German is on this forum not allowed. Forum rules (mir wärs auch lieber)
I have got market work with some mistakes on some files got mistake 492 if you find the APK on other Place the most will work but not with autoupdate.
Some Games will not work bcause the OS2.0.0 The Hardware is god enough
So here are how to do it
Install LeTools on Windows 7 PC. it is assumed that LenovoStore on your Lepad is already connected usin wifi.
Connect USB cable with Windows 7 PC
unzip attached file to your PC.
1. Copy all attached files to your LePad using LeTools in any known directory.
2. Use LePad filemanager and click on z4root.apk and install it. Its icon will appear on last Desktop
3. Use LePad file manager and click on Root_Explorer.apk and install it. Its icon will appear on last Desktop
4. Click on Z4root icon to run it. select temporary root permission
5. Click on Root_Explorer icon. It may say that it needs a restart to gain root access. so re run.
6. Now little hardwork. Find the folder where you copied the files. You have to copy following files to the folder /system/app
a. Vending.apk
b. Network location.apk
c. Market updater.apk
d. talk.apk
e. googleServicesFramework.apk
f. googlePartnerSetup.apk
7. Touch the file name and hold for a second, menu will appear. Select copy and go on top of listed files where .. is there for going to previous directory. keep going back till you reach the root folder.
8. Go to folder /system/app and touch the copy button at bottom of LePad screen.
9. Repeat the process for all above files.
10. Change the permissions on each copied file by touching the file name and holding for a second, from menu selecting permissions.
Select permissions as follows
User - Read and write
Group - Read
Others - Read
11. Now shutdown the LePad and then Power On.
12. Use file Manager and go to folder where you initially copied the files. Touch the Vending.apk to install it.
13. Now you should have Google market icon on Last Desktop.
14. All the best. You are needed to have a gmail account to use Google market.
I will look were i can Upload the files. If you start and stop the market it will automatik update to the 4.3.3
h**p://dl.dropbox.com/u/56215670/rootet.rar
Hope i could you Help
MFG
Thorwald

Any chance that there will be an Custom Rom For the S1 with android v2.3 or v4?

New LEOS vers. in China
Ther is a new leos version upcomming in china vers Nr WiFi001_C_S_1.0100.3014.rar
Hopefully i will update it in a Few days after Test
MFG
Thorwald

[Q] internal memory i cant open....

OK the problem is whenever I try to access the internal memory on Acer a 500 my windows explorer stops working.and as I am new to this OS(Android) I can't find any sort of file manager on the device......the version of my software is 3.1 so in order to get working do I need to update my device...?.....

I would suggest updating. My A500 works much better with my PC once I put 3.2.1 on it. You'll also want to get a filebrowser from the market.
Sent from my HTC Incredible 2 using Tapatalk

michael kikon said:
OK the problem is whenever I try to access the internal memory on Acer a 500 my windows explorer stops working.and as I am new to this OS(Android) I can't find any sort of file manager on the device......the version of my software is 3.1 so in order to get working do I need to update my device...?.....
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You also may want to root your device, and get full access to the internal.
Astro, ES File Explorer, File Manager HD are some good file managers for android.

i understand that rooting means some sort of unlocking thing how dose one do that n if I do so shall I do it after updating my system to ice cream sandwich or 4.0 something.I am so sorry for my ignorance in this matter as I have said I am relatively new to this OS Android..ty

michael kikon said:
i understand that rooting means some sort of unlocking thing how dose one do that n if I do so shall I do it after updating my system to ice cream sandwich or 4.0 something.I am so sorry for my ignorance in this matter as I have said I am relatively new to this OS Android..ty
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Well, ICS will be the same way, in stock mode.
If you want to see the full internal of your Tab, well, you just have to root.
Granted, installing the correct drivers will allow you to see a portion of your internal memory, but to see all of it, you have to root.
Also, try installing a file manager on your tab. You should be able to see your Downloads folder at the very least.
But I will say, install some drivers. This is why your windows is flubbing the dub.

tnk u... I did download the drivers but it did not work that is why i posted it here..and also I will try to root it after the update..thank u fr ur help....one thing which one will be better the ics or any one of the custom rom's avail here....

I'm rooted, I run my own custom Rom (picture signature).
Also, I have the android Dev Kit installed on my windows 7 pc. Not to mention Java SDK. So I think I have all the drivers covered, one way or another.
I think the problem is with your drivers, and the fact you are not rooted.
Note that my rom is for an a501 and not an a500.
I can't tell you to root it, that is your choice. But, you will still need android drivers for it. Right now, your pc knows it's there, it just cant understand or see it.
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ICS, will not be out for some time. Maybe 6 months. Who knows...

i want to root it so that I will get maximum out of my device.one last thing can u recommend any good rom for my device.I can provide all my device info...if that is needed ty

YOU need to read up on each rom, its YOUR choice and what I like may not be suitable for you... Look in dev section, the A500 has the lions share of cooked roms....

Moscow Desire said:
Well, ICS will be the same way, in stock mode.
If you want to see the full internal of your Tab, well, you just have to root.
Granted, installing the correct drivers will allow you to see a portion of your internal memory, but to see all of it, you have to root.
Also, try installing a file manager on your tab. You should be able to see your Downloads folder at the very least.
But I will say, install some drivers. This is why your windows is flubbing the dub.
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You can view everything with es file explorer without root, but you do need it to write to or modify system files.

After goin tru lot of rom;s i finally decided to install one from (kjy2010) Honeylicious 3.2.1 Flash Glass....hope it will be better then the one iam using (3.0)....i wanted to thank him but i was not allowed to post in that page so thank you kjy2010 i hope to donate to your awesome work one fine day...and thank you all for replying and helping me with my problem.

Hit the thanks button on the bottom of his post, it will show him your thanks....

[Q] Flash Acer Iconia A500

I have an Acer Iconia A500 running ICS (Rooted) but I can't figure out why it isn't flashing in Custom Roms... I know how and have while I still had HC. Anybody help I've read a couple fourms saying that I need to change my boot loader. But that requires me knowing my CPUID which I don't know... I found a program called Afterota v1.0.9 on here downloaded it and then double clicked on the icon it asks me if I want to allow the following program form an unknown publisher to make changes to my computer. I click yes nothing happens... HELP PLEASE!

david.manske said:
I have an Acer Iconia A500 running ICS (Rooted) but I can't figure out why it isn't flashing in Custom Roms... I know how and have while I still had HC. Anybody help I've read a couple fourms saying that I need to change my boot loader. But that requires me knowing my CPUID which I don't know... I found a program called Afterota v1.0.9 on here downloaded it and then double clicked on the icon it asks me if I want to allow the following program form an unknown publisher to make changes to my computer. I click yes nothing happens... HELP PLEASE!
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1. So hopefully you have cwm installed and will be able to find your cpuid the easy way. In the backup folder of cwm is a txt file that holds your cpuid. Write this number down and save it in multiple locations if u need to....if you still cant get it then try one of these methods http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25429111#post25429111
2. Acer Drivers from the acer site
3. Google drivers from the android sdk (attached in link above)
at a guess from the info you provided, the issue maybe the number one thing that stops everyone in their tracks - having the drivers installed....correctly...have a good read of that post