[Q] Fix Adhoc on Acer_A500 OTA 7.006.01 - Acer Iconia A500

I currently flashed the Acer_A500 OTA 7.006.01 [HC 3.2] Rooted w/ Busybox for CWR [Sep 17th, 2011] Rom by ezterry.
The ROM is awesome but the only thing I had trouble with was fixing the adhoc wifi support. I tried to replace the wpa_supplicant file with the one that contains the fix for adhoc support but it messed up wifi all together. Even when I tried to restore the original wpa_supplicant file the wifi still gave me an error when trying to connect. I had to Reflash the ROM to fix it.
Any ideas on fixing adhoc support for this Honeycomb 3.2 based ROM?
This is silly, but I don’t have permissions to post to the development thread, so would someone be willing to post this there on my behalf? I am not a novice at this, but XDA won’t allow me to post to developer threads until I have at least 10 posts.
Thanks.

You need to give the file the right permissions rw-r--r-- that's why it failed when you restored the original.

I thought I checked that, but maybe I looked at the permissions of the file in my backup folder. Thanks, this will save me some work if I decide to try it again.
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bhalbower said:
I thought I checked that, but maybe I looked at the permissions of the file in my backup folder. Thanks, this will save me some work if I decide to try it again.
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Actually, your suggestion led me to fix the problem. My replacement wpa_supplicant to enable adhoc does work if I set the permissions correctly.
The correct permissions are rwx r-x r-x.
Now my ROM is perfect.
Thanks.

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[DEV] System images

I want to collect the system images in case you must get back to stock.
Just do the following and upload your image.
Code:
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/system.img
perfect would be an nearly untouched build
IMAGES:
WIFI - US: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13427976&postcount=7
WIFI - EU: Had to remove my image because of Dropbox
I'm currently uploading one to my dropbox should be done in about an hour. I'll poist the url, or pm you should you prefer.
You may post it in public, of course - thx a lot
seraphimserapis you forgot to ask somthing from the people that upload...
plase add in the first post to add:
3g/wifi model
us/eu versions
you're right.
it's the wifi eu model
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
wee really need one of each version... I really what to compare file on all versions
mine is the wifi us
here is the link
http://db.tt/dSafLm6
common ppl we need 3g models... go for 3g models....
Stock?
How would one of these get me back to stock? I've got a corrupt file - so I am bootlooping after root. SU causes a seg fault, so I can't get root permission to remount & replace the busted files... anyone figure out getting to recovery yet?
BitVenom said:
How would one of these get me back to stock? I've got a corrupt file - so I am bootlooping after root. SU causes a seg fault, so I can't get root permission to remount & replace the busted files... anyone figure out getting to recovery yet?
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thinking its dead... thats what i'm afraid of... got lots of ideas but cant try them without a safety net...
BitVenom said:
How would one of these get me back to stock? I've got a corrupt file - so I am bootlooping after root. SU causes a seg fault, so I can't get root permission to remount & replace the busted files... anyone figure out getting to recovery yet?
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Use this file http://db.tt/3hqvgP1 and push it to /data/local/tmp
Then run it via ./data/local/tmp/gb
You should be root afterwards and be able to fix permissions etc
Sent from my LG-P990 using Tapatalk
borked system/bin us version 16gb
hi I borked my acer. root went smoothly, but then I made mistake of trying to enable adhoc supplicant. I downloaded es explorer and used remount to enable rewrite to system/bin. Now everything disappeared. It will still load, but wifi shows error.
How do I return to stock?
ataib said:
hi I borked my acer. root went smoothly, but then I made mistake of trying to enable adhoc supplicant. I downloaded es explorer and used remount to enable rewrite to system/bin. Now everything disappeared. It will still load, but wifi shows error.
How do I return to stock?
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its very simple you didnt set the wpa_supplicant to the right permissions... as you were told... and please dont post in the dev section :|
nycbjr said:
mine is the wifi us
here is the link
<Link removed>
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Thank you so much! I got stuck on the Android ! boot screen and couldn't get the OS to boot after stupidly screwing up permissions after I rooted. I downloaded your zip, renamed it to update.zip and loaded it on a microsd card. Then I put the card in, booted the tablet while holding volume down and recovery loaded the system image and I'm back in business. It did come with a few apps loaded into system I'm not familiar with including a few that weren't in English. Will a factory reset remove those, does anyone know?
Edit: This is also missing gapps including the market... You sure this is a US image?
no thats a chinese update u need to follow a link thats been post above urs a bit ago and follow the directions on how to add market to the nook color.
Sent with my Acer A500 Ti-X RC1
Thanks I found the info. And I bricked it again. Looks like it's getting exchanged at best buy tonight. I'm not going to try rooting again anytime soon.
tonight come in to the irc channel and talk to me. we will get u rooted but not bricked.
Sent with my Acer A500 Ti-X RC1
Back to stock
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Hi and sorry for my poor english...
Could you explain how to put back a system.img backup in the tablet in case of a problem ?
Thanks a lot !
I don't know if that's possible while running the device. This will be good for the recovery tho
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

[Q] 3.2 root without downgrading?

hey guys!
im new with my Iconia A500. i just updated to 3.2 and found out it cant be rooted.
is there any new way of rooting it coming up without downgrading the software?
im currently on Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1
mewan said:
hey guys!
im new with my Iconia A500. i just updated to 3.2 and found out it cant be rooted.
is there any new way of rooting it coming up without downgrading the software?
im currently on Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1
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Not yet. We have to wait and see.
By the way, how about a "call for dev" to the people who rooted A500 in the first place?
Not yet, but could use some help
I captured the update.zip and rooted it but can't get it to run. I'm not sure if it only works if the manufacturer signs the update.zip because I can only sign with a test certificate, trying to get this resolved.
I have to get these Iconia 500 rooted as it is fubar'ng our fleet. We root and install a sales/inventory/delivery system in /system/app and then un-root. Therefore employees can reset them all they want and not have to set them back up and they can wipe them clean of personal data when they leave the company without fubaring the company application. Deploying via the market place cannot be done (we only want employees using the app) and using 'unknown sources' isn't a solution. Plus, most of our employees easily wipe them clean all the time as they play around and learn them. Having the application in /system/app solves every one of these issues. The ACER's update nukes everything is system. Why would they not just modify their applications and leave mine alone?
Thanks to ACER, these folks just deleted out all of our applications and data because all the employees said 'yes/ok' to the update. Now who won't do that?
So, I've got several here for testing and welcome anyone's ideas because they are junk or I will have to flash them back to 3.1 and remove the ability to do updates.
Thanks
http://code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
EDIT: changed to second set of four files (5-8)!
First 4 files on that page are a rared version of stock 3.2.
Open rar1 and it will unrar all 4. Flash the tablets with it, but I'm not sure you can unroot it afterwards?
CWM - Not loadable is it?
This uses the clockwork recovery doesn't it? You cannot load the CWM unless your have root??? What I really need is to be able to use the stock recovery.
So how do you use CWM without out rooting? Sort of a catch 22?
Now I could download to 3.1 and then install CWM and then apply the update using the modified CWM, but that sort of is a long way around isn't it?
timmyDean said:
This uses the clockwork recovery doesn't it? You cannot load the CWM unless your have root??? What I really need is to be able to use the stock recovery.
So how do you use CWM without out rooting? Sort of a catch 22?
Now I could download to 3.1 and then install CWM and then apply the update using the modified CWM, but that sort of is a long way around isn't it?
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If you're already stuck on stock 3.2 it's your only option.
kjy2010 said:
First 4 files on that page are a rared version of stock 3.2.
Open rar1 and it will unrar all 4. Flash the tablets with it, but I'm not sure you can unroot it afterwards?
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thanx alot bro!
im kinda new to this so...to flash the files i just paste it in my sd card as "update.zip" and then power off and then hold (power on) + (vol+)..then it should automatically happen right??
also i am currently on 3.2.. will it work?
mewan said:
thanx alot bro!
im kinda new to this so...to flash the files i just paste it in my sd card as "update.zip" and then power off and then hold (power on) + (vol+)..then it should automatically happen right??
also i am currently on 3.2.. will it work?
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Ummm no lol, you'll have to go back to 3.1, root, cwm, and then update.
kjy2010 said:
Ummm no lol, you'll have to go back to 3.1, root, cwm, and then update.
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ahh damn!!
i guess i gotta downgrade or just wait!
thanx alot man!!
kjy2010 said:
Ummm no lol, you'll have to go back to 3.1, root, cwm, and then update.
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so is it possible for me to downgrade to 3.1 from 3.2 just by flashing the OTA 3.1 given in this post
[ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 ]
using the default recovery?
Root for 3.2 can be done!!
From a post by eglathangion on the Developer’s Board:
Googling and surfing around the 'net, I found this repository.
Go to code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
The latest filelist shows:
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part1.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part2.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part3.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part4.rar
My remarks on what I did when tried this out and it worked!
1.I downloaded the (4) files, extracted them to a new folder as .zip files.
2.Copied to my ext-sdcard in a folder
3. After the (4) files were installed as described above, I then booted into Recovery and installed each one individually. After each file I DID NOT "Reboot system now", but rather chose to install the next .zip until all (4) were installed.
4. Rebooted system. All my apps were still there. The only things I did have to do is root with Iconia Root app, install Superuser and set up my e-mail accounts again. When I ran an app that required root access, I simply had to allow access with Superuser.
Everything else was there as it was before the install and everything is working great. ! Did this 3 days ago and no issues!
so, can i download these 4 files, extract into the 1 large file, put on my ext-sd renamed as update.zip and flash from clockwork?
bidniss said:
From a post by eglathangion on the Developer’s Board:
Googling and surfing around the 'net, I found this repository.
Go to code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
The latest filelist shows:
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part1.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part2.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part3.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part4.rar
My remarks on what I did when tried this out and it worked!
1.I downloaded the (4) files, extracted them to a new folder as .zip files.
2.Copied to my ext-sdcard in a folder
3. After the (4) files were installed as described above, I then booted into Recovery and installed each one individually. After each file I DID NOT "Reboot system now", but rather chose to install the next .zip until all (4) were installed.
4. Rebooted system. All my apps were still there. The only things I did have to do is root with Iconia Root app, install Superuser and set up my e-mail accounts again. When I ran an app that required root access, I simply had to allow access with Superuser.
Everything else was there as it was before the install and everything is working great. ! Did this 3 days ago and no issues!
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If anyone has success with this please post. Thank you.
bidniss said:
From a post by eglathangion on the Developer’s Board:
Googling and surfing around the 'net, I found this repository.
Go to code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
The latest filelist shows:
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part1.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part2.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part3.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part4.rar
My remarks on what I did when tried this out and it worked!
1.I downloaded the (4) files, extracted them to a new folder as .zip files.
2.Copied to my ext-sdcard in a folder
3. After the (4) files were installed as described above, I then booted into Recovery and installed each one individually. After each file I DID NOT "Reboot system now", but rather chose to install the next .zip until all (4) were installed.
4. Rebooted system. All my apps were still there. The only things I did have to do is root with Iconia Root app, install Superuser and set up my e-mail accounts again. When I ran an app that required root access, I simply had to allow access with Superuser.
Everything else was there as it was before the install and everything is working great. ! Did this 3 days ago and no issues!
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are you sure you are on the stock 3.2 recovery??
because as far as i know and correct me if im wrong, the 3.2 stock recovery does not give you the ability to chose which file you wish to flash. it just flashes the file "update.zip" file..
Also , just for clarification. If i do as previously mentioned to install this, will I still have clockwork recovery or will it flash he new Acer stock recovery?
bidniss said:
From a post by eglathangion on the Developer’s Board:
Googling and surfing around the 'net, I found this repository.
Go to code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
The latest filelist shows:
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part1.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part2.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part3.rar
CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.part4.rar
My remarks on what I did when tried this out and it worked!
1.I downloaded the (4) files, extracted them to a new folder as .zip files.
2.Copied to my ext-sdcard in a folder
3. After the (4) files were installed as described above, I then booted into Recovery and installed each one individually. After each file I DID NOT "Reboot system now", but rather chose to install the next .zip until all (4) were installed.
4. Rebooted system. All my apps were still there. The only things I did have to do is root with Iconia Root app, install Superuser and set up my e-mail accounts again. When I ran an app that required root access, I simply had to allow access with Superuser.
Everything else was there as it was before the install and everything is working great. ! Did this 3 days ago and no issues!
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DO NOT listen to this post (1 post wonder).
First off those four files are rar files that once you begin the extraction, will extract themselves into one large file. There is no way to flash those four files seperately.
Second, root and su are included in that ROM, so no need to root (as indicated in the title of the files).
Please don't Brick your device by listening to these directions!
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ichnach said:
so, can i download these 4 files, extract into the 1 large file, put on my ext-sd renamed as update.zip and flash from clockwork?
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The answer to your question is YES, that's the proper way to install this ROM.
I gave the link to this on the previous page of this thread.
kjy2010 said:
DO NOT listen to this post (1 post wonder).
First off those four files are rar files that once you begin the extraction, will extract themselves into one large file. There is no way to flash those four files seperately.
Second, root and su are included in that ROM, so no need to root (as indicated in the title of the files).
Please don't Brick your device by listening to these directions!
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The answer to your question is YES, that's the proper way to install this ROM.
I gave the link to this on the previous page of this thread.
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Didn't work. Got stuck at the ACER screen.
mkomarinski said:
Didn't work. Got stuck at the ACER screen.
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Pilot error then, explain your steps please?
mkomarinski said:
Didn't work. Got stuck at the ACER screen.
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as far as i know, if you are on 3.2 already it wont work!
mewan said:
as far as i know, if you are on 3.2 already it wont work!
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If he's trying to flash ROMs with stock 3.2 recovery, he needs to sell his tab and get an IPad before he bricks his tab lol

[SOLVED] permission denied /vendor/scripts Initramfs

SOLVED: I feel dumb. Turns out the permission for initramfs/vendor/scripts/*.sh, just needed to be set in ubuntu(or linux), before compiling kernel. I thought they were! or I though they would be set in init.rc or perhaps during build.
Anyways first custom kernel built! woo hoo.
I hope this helps someone with a similar issue in the future.
Im building my first kernel, and it will be our first custom kernel for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus (3G) GT-P6200.
I have 2 scripts in Initramfs/vendor/scripts/ 1.) bootanimation.sh, run-parts.sh
2 very common ones. I have been struggling to get them to work. I have done an adb logcat at boot and it says permission denied. in root explorer /vendor/ is the same as everyother folder on root rwxr-xr-x. /scripts/ folder is the same, but both scripts are rw-r--r--. I tried changing them manually as well as fixing permissions in recovery, no change of course, because it likely gets reset at reboot.
My question is how do I make these executable by init.rc? hopefully I can chmod them in init.rc? or chown? I dont want to do it just for my device, I would like to change this in the kernel build.
Thanks so much, if you could PM if you are sure of the answer it would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime I will continue my search.
cheers!

[Nexus 7 not taking 4.1.2. update]

Can get my nexus 7 to take the 4.1.2. os update? I loaded Clock Work Recovery and can see the error message? See attached .txt. file.
Can anyone help resolve why, I've tried about 50 different ways and no cigar:crying:
stevey00 said:
Can get my nexus 7 to take the 4.1.2. os update? I loaded Clock Work Recovery and can see the error message? See attached .txt. file.
Can anyone help resolve why, I've tried about 50 different ways and no cigar:crying:
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Patching BrowserProviderProxy.odex failed. Get the bootloader, system.img, boot.img from the 4.2 factory image and flash those via fastboot. Afterwards, boot clockwork recovery and wipe cache and dalvik.
stevey00 said:
Can get my nexus 7 to take the 4.1.2. os update? I loaded Clock Work Recovery and can see the error message? See attached .txt. file.
Can anyone help resolve why, I've tried about 50 different ways and no cigar:crying:
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You probably added the stock Ics browser for flash or something. Part of that procedure is to rename the file BrowserProviderProxy.odex to a backup name like BrowserProviderProxy.odex1. All you need to do is rename it back to the proper name. You can use something like root explorer or command line.
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Here is the original thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780746
UncleCemka said:
You probably added the stock Ics browser for flash or something. Part of that procedure is to rename the file BrowserProviderProxy.odex to a backup name like BrowserProviderProxy.odex1. All you need to do is rename it back to the proper name. You can use something like root explorer or command line.
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Here is the original thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780746
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I had the same problem with es explorer. So I went to settings - root settings - unchecked each option and then rechecked it. Then i went back to the system - apps folder and renamed it - no problems. Good luck.

Rollback 3.2.7 just popped in... What can I do to help?

Hi!
I've a rollback file on my Kindle currently waiting for downgrading.
The file just popped in and waiting that I'll charge my kindle.
Is there anything I can do for the community to support with information and/or files?
I am on stock 4.5.2 with, of course, no root.
Cheers
URBANsUNITED
Well I will be first to thanks for offering to help mate as not much happening with a root at the moment so well done for coming forward ...
URBANsUNITED said:
Hi!
I've a rollback file on my Kindle currently waiting for downgrading.
The file just popped in and waiting that I'll charge my kindle.
Is there anything I can do for the community to support with information and/or files?
I am on stock 4.5.2 with, of course, no root.
Cheers
URBANsUNITED
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With out root .no not at this point that I know of
jimyv said:
With out root .no not at this point that I know of
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OK
I've downgrade my device now.
URBANsUNITED
URBANsUNITED said:
OK
I've downgrade my device now.
URBANsUNITED
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let me knowif you get down graded, root
Safestrapped ..and want to try something safe to get that file
jimyv said:
let me knowif you get down graded, root
Safestrapped ..and want to try something safe to get that file
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Pretty sure the file gets deleted right after.
I believe too as my download dir is empty now...
I am on 3.2.7 rooted now if you still want to try...
URBANsUNITED said:
I believe too as my download dir is empty now...
I am on 3.2.7 rooted now if you still want to try...
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install safestrap
newest version and install recovery
you saw something in your downloads directly? Before your downgrade?
safestrap 3.75 installed
yep, I also had some ROMS located. Downloads dir wasn't empty before
URBANsUNITED said:
I believe too as my download dir is empty now...
I am on 3.2.7 rooted now if you still want to try...
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Check /cache with a root file explorer, but I doubt it's still there.
EncryptedCurse said:
Check /cache with a root file explorer, but I doubt it's still there.
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no it will be gone from there once used it deletes it
Enter Recovery and do a backup of your stock lot
next build a ROM slot any will do
restore backup to ROM slot
download a copy of ROM Toolbox lite And install on running rom slot
Nope... gone
see the attched zip
jimyv said:
no it will be gone from there once used it deletes it
Enter Recovery and do a backup of your stock lot
next build a ROM slot any will do
restore backup to ROM slot
download a copy of ROM Toolbox lite And install on running rom slot
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Ok, installed. Whats next?
URBANsUNITED said:
Ok, installed. Whats next?
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so currently you are running on a ROM slot not your stock slot and you have rOM Toolbox installed correct?
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download this file https://mega.co.nz/#!wlQl2bZD!Kk-rcWtcMPWxoEH5VcHrtZb7nOsJet9si1pm5FYhT44
jimyv said:
so currently you are running on a ROM slot not your stock slot and you have rOM Toolbox installed correct?
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Correct! I can read and(!) follow
open rOM Toolbox,scroll right to build.prop Editer and open
Scroll left and create backup
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now open root explorer or file explorer
go to SD card rOM Toolbox build.prop backup file and insert the file that you downloaded
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now go back to backup and restore in rOM Toolbox for build.prop and restore the file that you downloaded here's where it gets hairy
whatever you do do not let it try to install whatever it downloads if you keep touching and using the tablet it will not attempt it on its own it must be at idle.after you reboot go to settings and check version number it should have the new build.prop file and check for updates. I'm hoping it will attempt to redownload the downgrade file to cashe then you must immediately remove it from device and delete that ROM slot.
it may not even like the swap and not even boot in that case that's why we had safestrap installed. It will not work just delete the slot and move on with life
Ok! Did that, installed the downloaded file and did a reboout.
System works, but no text is visible, only icons.
Next to ask for a update? But how as i can't read anything...
URBANsUNITED said:
Ok! Did that, installed the downloaded file and did a reboout.
System works, but no text is visible, only icons.
Next to ask for a update? But how as i can't read anything...
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ok its not going to play nice. Simply reboot into safe strap and restore to slot 1 again and we can try something else
jimyv said:
ok its not going to play nice. Simply reboot into safe strap and restore to slot 1 again and we can try something else
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Done! Back in business
now it doesn't really matter how you want to try to do it but what we need to do is edit your file to accommodate the newer version numbers
you can either go to those backup files and swap their and restore again or use the backup file for reference and do it line by line in the prop build editor
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ro.build.description
ro.build.fingerprint
ro.build.lab126.project not sure if this one is there for both ones
ro.build.version.fireos
ro.build.version.incremental
ro.build.version.name
ro.build.version.number
robuild.version.release
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