Root your A500 after 3.2 OTA update and losing root.. - Acer Iconia A500

I couldn't live without a Rooted A500 for ad-hoc support to tether to my iPhone 3GS.
I did everything in this order.
*********** Read Instruction Carefully **********
1.
Downgrade from 3.2 to 3.0.1
I used method 1 from this thread:
Here
2.
ROOT 3.0.1
I used this thread but there are other ways:
Here
3.
Install ROOTED 3.2 custom ROM of your chioce.
I used Taboonay 2.1. I downloaded the ROM right to the A500 and then copied it to the SD card using 'File Manager HD'.
Instructions here:
Here
Works Great on my A500 and only took an hour to complete. And Taboonay already has Ad-hoc fix.

Nah, too troublesome.

I rather wait for root to be available for 3.2

Did it the same way, works like a charm
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bazsh said:
I rather wait for root to be available for 3.2
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Going to be a long wait then, as I don't think anyone's working on it.

Me too I wait as the method is pain in the ***.
There is always someone working on this kind of stuff........

Pain in the a**?
If you say that this root is hard work and complicated... ever thought about getting an iPad?
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DerTeufel said:
Pain in the a**?
If you say that this root is hard work and complicated... ever thought about getting an iPad?
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Some people just want everything handed to them on a silver platter...

i dont think anyone is working for 3.2 root now, people just will make downgrading much easier, as the exploit is already found, /...

not trying to flame but why would u update just to go back...... why wouldn't you just flash a custom 3.2 rom and be done with it lol
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hatefuel19 said:
not trying to flame but why would u update just to go back...... why wouldn't you just flash a custom 3.2 rom and be done with it lol
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Updated to stock 3.2 only to find that they can't live with that. I think.
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Johnny0906 said:
Nah, too troublesome.
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I like your attitude. haha. After waited like 2 months, and finally got the stock 3.2 from one of our friends here, and then has to go through all these back to a custom ROM, that seems too much

Why would anyone that goes here downgrade then take an official update that has no root...smh
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BrianDigital said:
Why would anyone that goes here downgrade then take an official update that has no root...smh
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That's a good question!
If your tablet needs to be rooted, and you updated yours to v3.2 from 3.0.1 via OTA, you'll loose the root privilege. - That's the answer.
So, to be able to get his tablet rooted, either downgrade and install his/her chosen ROM (already root).
And that's what I did on my A500 when I updated to 3.2 via OTA. I have to downgrade back to 3.0.1 and installed my chose ROM.
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My A500 Rocks!
Thor Transformer Revolver 3.5 Port v4.1

I updated my A500 before I realized I cannot root the device with the new update. Now I have to downgrade it. I look at the tutorial on how to downgrade but I am confused since I am new to this. When I download the package from the tutorial post to downgrade, do I download it directly to my tablet or my PC? At instruction #3 it says use and editor to edit the UID number. Is this file keep on the tablet or the PC? Like I said I am a little bit confuse here. If anyone can provide me some help it will be great.

hatefuel19 said:
not trying to flame but why would u update just to go back...... why wouldn't you just flash a custom 3.2 rom and be done with it lol
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Because custom ROMs are buggy as hell. I'd rather have full functionality than not be able to use Bluetooth or volume in a set of games or some other minor annoying bugs.
The update just hit the US. I'm sure that will give people the opportunity to work on root for 3.2.

@max8176
The downgrade has to be done over your computer. You only need to connect your tablet to the computer when the software tells you to.
You also edit that file on your computer.
After your downgrade you have do the next steps (root, flash new rooted or custom rom) on your tablet.
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@DerTeufel
Thanks, I figured it out. Have another question. After I downgraded back to 3.01. Will I be able to update through Acer? I went to system and check for any update and it said my system is up-to-date. Does that mean I won't be able to do auto update from Acer?

Please, let me know if downgrade will leave all the data, programs and settings on the tablet or if it will wipe it clean.

mikemol said:
Please, let me know if downgrade will leave all the data, programs and settings on the tablet or if it will wipe it clean.
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no just did it this morning for myself, keeps everything however the 3.0.1 downgrade file (one I used, don't know if there's a 3.1 ) is horribly mangled and there's force closes out the butt but its just enough to get root and install CWM as long as you have iconiaroot app and Acer recovery installer from market installed already as I don't think the keyboard will be usable
I did the second easy method though where you just place the stock rom update.zip file on SD card and install on boot, I believe the one you do connected to your computer will wipe everything
sent from my Acer Iconia A500 beast of a tablet via XDA app

DerTeufel said:
Did it the same way, works like a charm
Sent from my [email protected] 1.4GHz
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Sorry to bug - Do you have 3G support using the custom ROM? Heard a lot of the ROMS are only written for the A500 without 3G radio?
Want to downgrade then install custom 3.2 rooted, but need to make sure it is compatible with the A501 (3G radio)
Thanks

Related

Root JI6 (Froyo) by Swapping Kernels

For those among us who aren't terribly comfortable using the RageAgainstTheCage method to root this sucker there is an alternate method! This method DOES however require some familiarity with Odin, so if you aren't cool with that or if you have zero experience using key combinations or flashing I wouldn't recommend this.
Things you'll need:
JI6 Kernel
http://www.multiupload.com/FEJ1YHMM2I
JF6 Kernel
http://koush.tandtgaming.com//test/kernel-captivate-stock.tar.md5
Root via update.zip
http://www.multiupload.com/02RXSWORVC
And Odin of course (NOT THE ONE CLICK DOWNLOADER)!
http://www.multiupload.com/DLS7TWUVPY
1. Place the update.zip on your internal SD card.
2. Power down your phone
3. Boot into download mode and set up with Odin
4. Place the JF6 kernel into the PDA slot, and uncheck auto reboot, hit start
5. Once Odin has finished, remove your battery and close Odin.
5.5 Also remove the USB cable!
6. Put your battery back in, press and hold both volume buttons, and power on
7. You SHOULD be in stock recovery now, select "Reinstall Packages" the root update.zip should run.
8. As soon as the phone attempts to reboot, remove the battery, start Odin, use key combos to get back into Odin
9. Flash the JI6 kernel back to the phone
10. Profit!
Lovely post fellow name sharer
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Why do you go from the JF6 to JI6? Just wondering
Why am I too entoxicated to flash my ****?! Zilch I blame you...
P.S Did you get my beer and hookers?
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whoa...definitely a weird way to go about things, but also seems easier (for the average user) to successfully root.
on the other hand, i would be willing to bet a one-click will be up tomorrow (someone said they would do it, don't remember who).
anyways...like always zilch pulls through! nice job man
The reason you have to switch, is that the JI6 kernel enforces Signature Verification on update.zip packages, so using the root zip package fails horribly. However JF6 does not share the same opinions on unsafe update packages and will eagerly gobble up whatever you feed it
LinuxNewb said:
Why am I too entoxicated to flash my ****?! Zilch I blame you...
P.S Did you get my beer and hookers?
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You're NEVER too intoxicated for flashing
And no.. I'm still waiting, sir!
Zilch25 said:
The reason you have to switch, is that the JI6 kernel enforces Signature Verification on update.zip packages, so using the root zip package fails horribly. However JF6 does not share the same opinions on unsafe update packages and will eagerly gobble up whatever you feed it
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Somehow, your nerdiness is so amazing that even what you say is just sexy. I look.forward to waking up in 13 hours
*edit* in December I'll be in miami... I'll buy you hookers and some beer then
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I'm glad I got to read this before you sobered up and edited the post I'm not quoting it just in case you DO decided to change it later though haha
Zilch25 said:
I'm glad I got to read this before you sobered up and edited the post I'm not quoting it just in case you DO decided to change it later though haha
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Oh hell no I know this is an epic quote... We have smoked so much and drank so much I'm still coherent enough to start backing my **** up in Titanium. I have to disable voodoo
P.S I love you
P.P.S Why the mod edit doesn't this new Xda app allow png uploads?!
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Rofl Linuxnewb these posts are fantastic =P
Or use rageagainstthecage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797397
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Say goodbye to 2.1 everyone!! Here's to inoperable phones for lengthy periods of time because we're *MOD EDIT* with our ****.
P.S Zilch for President
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CLShortFuse said:
Or use rageagainstthecage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797397
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Which is why I mentioned specifically in the OP that this is for people who didnt WANT to do that... but thanks anyway =P
Should I crosspost in your thread too?
Dont get catty...
Zilch25 said:
Which is why I mentioned specifically in the OP that this is for people who didnt WANT to do that... but thanks anyway =P
Should I crosspost in your thread too?
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I don't seem to have the option to allow unknown source installs on this build. is is just me or was this removed? Trying to restore some apps through titanium but it's not working...any ideas?
bxxpeace said:
I don't seem to have the option to allow unknown source installs on this build. is is just me or was this removed? Trying to restore some apps through titanium but it's not working...any ideas?
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This just adds root, not sideloading CLShortfuses thread covers the sideloading stuff. Also, for some reason Titanium is messed up on this froyo build, can't find the apks =(
Thank you. I knew this didn't do the sideloading...I should've mentioned that I tried to sideloading manual way but it didn't understand cp....i'll check the other threads. Thanks for the quick reply!
Zilch25 said:
This just adds root, not sideloading CLShortfuses thread covers the sideloading stuff. Also, for some reason Titanium is messed up on this froyo build, can't find the apks =(
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try to install latest version or reinstall.. ran into that problem mine seems fine to me @[email protected]
wait are you talking about uninstalling the crapware? then nvm X_x lol
Zilch25,
You da man. The JI6 kernel is what I have been waiting on. I rooted (using the JPH kernel swap method) and have been sitting on the i9000 JPH 2.2 kernel, trying to figure out how to dump the JI6 kernel.
Did you dump the JI6 kernel your self? Do mind sharing a link or a quick PM on how you dumped this?
Thanks
tikidroid said:
Zilch25,
You da man. The JI6 kernel is what I have been waiting on. I rooted (using the JPH kernel swap method) and have been sitting on the i9000 JPH 2.2 kernel, trying to figure out how to dump the JI6 kernel.
Did you dump the JI6 kernel your self? Do mind sharing a link or a quick PM on how you dumped this?
Thanks
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Actually credit goes to designgears for grabbing the kernel first, he beat me to root by about 5 minutes haha, I did however repack it for flashing myself =P But if you're interested in how to pull it, you need root first obviously, then from adb shell:
Code:
cat /dev/block/bml7 > /sdcard/zImage
Then you just have to pack it up properly to be "Odin friendly"

2.3.6 update performance increase;]

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Just updated my galaxy note last night to 2.3.6 was just a 15mb update.but i have noticed a difference in performance ;] not as laggy as before and get a 4412 score on quadrant ;] very happy with samsung as i can see they are making progress in making this phone the best of them all !
I havent even rooted the phone yet its stock waiting for some serious developer to cook some nasty note roms ;]
In rooted phone i can't instal this.
gentillo said:
In rooted phone i can't instal this.
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Being rooted has nothing to do with it. I got an error doing an OTA update, but successfully updated through Kies. I lost root but rooted again with CFRoot.
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HTC Chris said:
Being rooted has nothing to do with it. I got an error doing an OTA update, but successfully updated through Kies. I lost root but rooted again with CFRoot.
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Maybe he meant to say CWM-enabled? I'm kinda loathe to lose that... even if there aren't any ROMs I want to install now!
yslee said:
Maybe he meant to say CWM-enabled? I'm kinda loathe to lose that... even if there aren't any ROMs I want to install now!
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I also had CWM when I ran the update Just follow Chainfire's guide and you will be rooted with CWM again.
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There is another thread just like this one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360093
Hello Sir,
reading this section, I wonder with which CF root you did replace the original?
With this one? CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_KK9-v5.0-CWM5.zip
I ask this to you because I have updated to 2.3.6 and want to use chainfires method to
gain root again on this phone. But am wearily with doing this, because I do not want
to brick my phone. As you understood already I am a newbie!
Thanks anyway.
greeting Aedriaen
Aedriaen said:
Hello Sir,
reading this section, I wonder with which CF root you did replace the original?
With this one? CF-Root-SGN_XX_DBT_KK9-v5.0-CWM5.zip
I ask this to you because I have updated to 2.3.6 and want to use chainfires method to
gain root again on this phone. But am wearily with doing this, because I do not want
to brick my phone. As you understood already I am a newbie!
Thanks anyway.
greeting Aedriaen
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It depends on your kernel version. If you read chainfires tutorial it will tell you how to check. Go to settings-About Phone- then scroll down to kernel. It should say N7000XX then what your kernel is. So mine is N7000XXKKA
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when i mean rooted i mean all the good thing you can do after being rooted ;] TWEAKS.
I didnt wonna root just yet i want to see how good this phone will get without the tweaks.am probably gonna wait for ICS.
Btw i got a 7000+ Quadrant score with my Galaxy S2,And i have to say while this phone is impressive it still has a long way to go.as its still laggy in opening apps.You can deny it all you want but users of the SGS2 know its true.
Stavr0s91i said:
when i mean rooted i mean all the good thing you can do after being rooted ;] TWEAKS.
I didnt wonna root just yet i want to see how good this phone will get without the tweaks.am probably gonna wait for ICS.
Btw i got a 7000+ Quadrant score with my Galaxy S2,And i have to say while this phone is impressive it still has a long way to go.as its still laggy in opening apps.You can deny it all you want but users of the SGS2 know its true.
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If you got 7k in Quadrant you probably had a super lite ROM flashed on your SGS2 or used titanium to freeze every app. Otherwise I'm calling bull**** on your claim because I also had an SGS2 and it was nowhere near as nimble as you make it out. The Note is every bit as fast as the SGS2 with 2.3.6 and a few tweaks. In fact my girlfriend has a white SGS2 arriving on Tuesday so I'll be more than happy to throw up a side-by-side video to disprove what you said.
5150Joker said:
If you got 7k in Quadrant you probably had a super lite ROM flashed on your SGS2 or used titanium to freeze every app. Otherwise I'm calling bull**** on your claim because I also had an SGS2 and it was nowhere near as nimble as you make it out. The Note is every bit as fast as the SGS2 with 2.3.6 and a few tweaks. In fact my girlfriend has a white SGS2 arriving on Tuesday so I'll be more than happy to throw up a side-by-side video to disprove what you said.
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Phone Overclocked to 1.6 and Wanam Lite Rom V 6.0 with Siyah Kernel
I never Bull**** ;]
[ROM][23/11/2011][KJ3 2.3.5]WanamLite Rom
Stavr0s91i said:
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Phone Overclocked to 1.6 and Wanam Lite Rom V 6.0 with Siyah Kernel
I never Bull**** ;]
[ROM][23/11/2011][KJ3 2.3.5]WanamLite Rom
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A Lite Rom, basically what I guessed. Try it with a stock rom and get back to me.

How to Root the ASUS Transformer

This thread is dedicated to helping you root your ASUS Transformer. Either method may not work if you are using a device with serial number 'B70' or above.
If you have updated your Transformer to 8.6.5.21 using the latest OTA, please install the downgrade-fix below, 8.6.6.19, to successfully use Razorclaw.
Video
Resources
Razorclaw: http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1
It is extremely important you read the Razorclaw documentation in full.
Update to 8.6.5.13: http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?..
Update to 8.6.5.19/Fix for 8.6.5.21 users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
You must update to 8.6.5.13 to update to 8.6.5.19.
NVFlash: http://www.xda-developers.com/nvflash.zip
NVFlash ROM's: PRIME and Revolver
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Unbrick Your Device / How to use NVFlash
In the unlikely event you brick your device, don't worry, it can be saved. It's very easy. Please download NVFlash and any ROM flashable using NVFlash above, and follow the steps below.
Put your device in APX mode: Connect your device to your computer via USB and power on the device holding both the Power and Volume Up buttons for about 3-5 seconds. The screen will remain black.
Install the required drivers for APX: If you haven't installed them already, find your “APX” device in Device Manager and update driver manually, pointing it at usbpcdriver in the nvflash.zip.
Prepare your ROM: Download your chosen NVFlash ROM and place the system.img, recovery.img, and boot.img in the nvflashtf directory. "/nvflash/nvflashtf/".
Start the process: Run download.sh (Linux only) or download.bat (Windows only) to start the process.
NOTE: NVFLASH CAN ONLY BE USED ON AN SBK1 DEVICE. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DEVICE IS COMPATIBLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS METHOD.
Razorclaw's tool is the easiest way to root and I think Prime does allow to OC (its in the Prime Tweaks options...)
i used razorclaw and rooted succesfully. How do i install cwm now?
Tzeunis said:
i used razorclaw and rooted succesfully. How do i install cwm now?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Mad simple.
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This is a very well thought out thread with a great layout. However, the Razorclaw app and Recovery Installer app method is much much much easier. No computer needed. No drivers or cables needed. Just your TF and a connection.
These 2 apps need to be added to the reference thread. The info there is outdated.
that was an older method..razorclaw is more convenient,no pc,no cable.IMO there isn't needed a tuto for root,because is too simple...install an pak...install anotheer one to have cwm...that's it!!
Thank you all for informing me this information is now out of date. It will be updated soon.
nothin' mate,it is very easy now with that!the only problem,not for me,is the future asus's ota that can brick the device if we return to stock and upgrade from asus....
Why worry about an OTA update when the devs will have an ICS build out before ASUS?
infact for me it isn't a problem,but i red that for some people is bad don'r receive ota asus anymore.personally i go with revolver,until fabio released an ics build!
sert00 said:
nothin' mate,it is very easy now with that!the only problem,not for me,is the future asus's ota that can brick the device if we return to stock and upgrade from asus....
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can you specify that? you say, it is not always possible to flash a stock rom and then recieve ota updates? let us suggest, ics comes out from asus. then i am not able to switch back to stock and get the ics update?
is there a thread where this topic is discussed? ididnt find any unfortunately..
jdubau55 said:
Why worry about an OTA update when the devs will have an ICS build out before ASUS?
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I agree. Not gonna do the OTA myself. Will wait for Revolver ICS upgrade. It will be better anyway.
jyams said:
I agree. Not gonna do the OTA myself. Will wait for Revolver ICS upgrade. It will be better anyway.
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My biggest concern is if something happens to it and I need to claim it on warranty, or I brick it somehow. Mine is B90 so I'll have no way to recover it if I root :s
help!
after i put my tf on apx mode and click backup and root the toolkit starts the rooting but at some point i get this message:
could not find modded image program cannot continue
and then i get :
modified boot could not be created program cannot continue
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what should i do ?!? i want rooted tf with revolver !!!
hey I just bought atrnsformer tab and I want to install different toms on it.. But this tutorial says it is defunct.. Does it still work? Or what??
BossNexusS said:
hey I just bought atrnsformer tab and I want to install different toms on it.. But this tutorial says it is defunct.. Does it still work? Or what??
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Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388
baseballfanz said:
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388
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Thank you very much
Sent from your bedroom with my GT-I9100
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baseballfanz said:
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347388
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Hey i know noob question.. but i just got the transformer tab and its an 8.4... build.. how do i get it to the 8.6..19 build?! i searched their site too and i cant find anything.. please help
NVM i gots it ......................................................
BossNexusS said:
Hey i know noob question.. but i just got the transformer tab and its an 8.4... build.. how do i get it to the 8.6..19 build?! i searched their site too and i cant find anything.. please help
NVM i gots it ......................................................
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This method works, but an update is coming when I get clearance to add Razorclaw. Sorry for the wait.
samcaplat said:
This method works, but an update is coming when I get clearance to add Razorclaw. Sorry for the wait.
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Please have it soon! Throw it into a video to ahaha. I have a feeling the girlfriend is getting me the transformer for xmas.
jtc42 said:
My biggest concern is if something happens to it and I need to claim it on warranty, or I brick it somehow. Mine is B90 so I'll have no way to recover it if I root :s
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My understanding is that once you are rooted any unroot method should work to bring you back regardless of the model number. I haven't had the need to revert back. I also have a B90 and am rooted with CWR. There are two threads about unrooting in this thread that people claim success but have yet to figure out if anyone had a B90. I'm assuming soon people will try to unroot now that a lot more people probably own a B90 model.
help!
after i put my tf on apx mode and click backup and root the toolkit starts the rooting but at some point i get this message:
could not find modded image program cannot continue
and then i get :
modified boot could not be created program cannot continue
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what should i do ?!? i want rooted tf with revolver !!!

[Q] Doubts About ´´Acer_AV041_A500_0.009.00_WW_GEN1´´

I USE THE HC 3.2.1 STOCK, I DONT HAVE ROOT, i CAN INSTALL THIS ROM FOR RECOVERY OF STANDARD ACER?
Quit yelling.
alexmd182 said:
I USE THE HC 3.2.1 STOCK, I DONT HAVE ROOT, i CAN INSTALL THIS ROM FOR RECOVERY OF STANDARD ACER?
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No, just wait for the OTA to come out.
What Vache posted is not meant for people who do not understand how to fix whatever they may break.
I to believe . well with a bit more details. Trying to say this nicely as humanly possibly.. IF you have read the forum thread in its entirety you might should not Install any rom .Give this a few days for all the fuss to calm down and see how it really runs before you make the leap.
Be patient and it will be all worked out on the safety and someone will put up a NOOOBIE STEP BY STEP INSTALL For this rom. Just as all the others in the past..
good luck and Happy Please waiting
Erica.
alexmd182 said:
I USE THE HC 3.2.1 STOCK, I DONT HAVE ROOT, i CAN INSTALL THIS ROM FOR RECOVERY OF STANDARD ACER?
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Yes you can !
You can install the "original version" of this ROM from your recovery if (and only if) you root your tablet and install Amon-Ra recovery on it.
Renee: Now that we know that it's possible to go back to Honeycomb from this ROM, you could maybe test it and give your impression and your opinion?
castafiore said:
Yes you can !
You can install the "original version" of this ROM from your recovery if (and only if) you root your tablet and install Amon-Ra recovery on it.
Renee: Now that we know that it's possible to go back to Honeycomb from this ROM, you could maybe test it and give your impression and your opinion?
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I will over the weekend . I have a a doc apt and would be lost there without my tablet. I know and yes i know how and have backups BUT I have flashed my tab many many times and not ONCE Come close to bricking it.. WHY Because i wait watch and Learn..
Thank you all. but I do not know if I install this rom now, I'll wait a little longer for a more stable version or the official version in April.
Wise decision, alexmd
But this Rom is the one that will be sent by OTA, I believe... most probably before April. Some people working for Acer have announced that the OTA must begin in a very short time now.
Psichi said:
No, just wait for the OTA to come out.
What Vache posted is not meant for people who do not understand how to fix whatever they may break.
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i was on hc 3.2.1 stock and i flashed this rom with the stock recovery and it worked fine..
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THIS LEAKED ROM IS FOR DEVELOPMENT
•Give the developers time to take this leaked ROM and make a stable release.
•Currently there is no version that keeps full Root and Recovery. A500 tablets will bootloop flashing the CWM version.
•A501 users can flash the CWM version but there is no 3G.
•A500 users can flash the stock ROM, but there is no Root and no way to install Recovery. Going back to 3.2.1 is not verified.
PATIENCE PLEASE, while this is being worked on.
I am willing to bet within a week or so we will start seeing ICS Roms that can be flashed with either Acer Recovery, CWM or RA.
castafiore said:
Wise decision, alexmd
But this Rom is the one that will be sent by OTA, I believe... most probably before April. Some people working for Acer have announced that the OTA must begin in a very short time now.
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This is not the same rom that will come thru OTA.. Acer on there website has said the acer a500 WILL Receive the same Added app updates the new Acer lock screen as well as the Acer ring. This leaked rom has none of them. This is the reason people are saying that the leaked rom is a Alpha build. and will Likely have issues and compatibility issues
I don't understand what you mean, Renee
There is a new lock screen ring (a bit modified) on this leak rom.
Anyway, you can be right but, for me, there is no need to change anything on this Rom. .. The only thing to change now to be close to perfection, is these two crappy microphones...
castafiore said:
I don't understand what you mean, Renee
There is a new lock screen ring (a bit modified) on this leak rom.
Anyway, you can be right but, for me, there is no need to change anything on this Rom. .. The only thing to change now to be close to perfection, is these two crappy microphones...
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I believe she is talking about the "acer ring", which is some overlay that appears when you put 5 fingers on the screen in a ring shape.
Sent from my tomato filled Evo
There should be a ring lock screen that has the ability to run some apps without unlocking. by draging it to that app.. also a more complex one built into the UI
as well as some new acer apps that nobody has mentioned.. If you go to acer.com and find there latest news it talks about these things..
but i could be wrong. Im still waiting a few more days to see what comes about this boot loader unlock commands now available..
Its all good who knows at this point
I flashed the stock one, everything works fine. amazing in fact. the cameras are far better! especially with all the new camera features. this version is super stable, not sure what everyone is freaking out about. I havent had anything force close or any problems.
lord_voldemort666 said:
I flashed the stock one, everything works fine. amazing in fact. the cameras are far better! especially with all the new camera features. this version is super stable, not sure what everyone is freaking out about. I havent had anything force close or any problems.[/QUOTE
one word no Root
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erica_renee said:
lord_voldemort666 said:
I flashed the stock one, everything works fine. amazing in fact. the cameras are far better! especially with all the new camera features. this version is super stable, not sure what everyone is freaking out about. I havent had anything force close or any problems.[/QUOTE
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i know. but i don't need it. I'm aware some people might, but having no root doesn't mean its not stable. Ive seen a bunch of posts where people keep saying its for developers only and not stable. I'm just trying to say that its super stable. IF you don't need root, just flash the stock one. It far surpasses any custom 3.2 roms out there. even if i never get another update, i'll be happy.
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lord_voldemort666 said:
erica_renee said:
i know. but i don't need it. I'm aware some people might, but having no root doesn't mean its not stable. Ive seen a bunch of posts where people keep saying its for developers only and not stable. I'm just trying to say that its super stable. IF you don't need root, just flash the stock one. It far surpasses any custom 3.2 roms out there. even if i never get another update, i'll be happy.
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quoted for truth.
i always ran a rooted stock 3.2.1 anyway, so this ICS build (i could care less about the "acer ring". in fact i'd prefer to not have it) with the root method laid out in the official thread works perfectly for me.
i can use my rooted apps and i can delete bloatware and install system apps by mounting /system as /dev/tmpdir
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Just a note on what telemike said, I've talked to quite a few people who used KJY's method to revert.
So, not 100% no touchie. lol.
I only have one more question, the camera is working? and I can flash it in Revery mod my stock rom 3.2.1 unroot?

Need expert help, need to clean up an acer a500 3.2 ROOT TO ICS STOCK, HELP PLZ =)

Hello all, i've been around multiple parts of xda for a few years, from the evo, to the epic touch 4g, to to iconia tablet, well im trying to freshen up the iconia tablet
first off heres the stats:
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Model Number:
A500
Android Version
3.2
Baseband Version
Unknown
Kernel Version
2.6.36.3HoneyVillian - 3.4+
Build number
Taboonay 2.0 (4.015_COM_GEN1)
BOOTLOADER VERSION 3.01
RECOVERY VERSION: CVM REV1.3.4 BY THOR2002RO
when i try to do a system update i get:
build number error !!
Taboonay 2.0 (4.015_COM_GEN1)
im assuming its because of my current setup,
MY GOAL:
GET COMPLETELY STOCK ON ICS where it can update as needed, so i can sell this tablet and upgrade.
Please help me out if you can with the necessarily steps and etc, i tried to do a search, but im coming up with multiple ways, I haven't seen a 1:1 scenario in the search that is exactly to my same stats, thats why im making this separate post. Thank you very much
~Sprinkster~
get yr cpuid!!!!
Sprinkster said:
Hello all, i've been around multiple parts of xda for a few years, from the evo, to the epic touch 4g, to to iconia tablet, well im trying to freshen up the iconia tablet
first off heres the stats:
Model Number:
A500
Android Version
3.2
Baseband Version
Unknown
Kernel Version
2.6.36.3HoneyVillian - 3.4+
Build number
Taboonay 2.0 (4.015_COM_GEN1)
BOOTLOADER VERSION 3.01
RECOVERY VERSION: CVM REV1.3.4 BY THOR2002RO
when i try to do a system update i get:
build number error !!
Taboonay 2.0 (4.015_COM_GEN1)
im assuming its because of my current setup,
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you are correct, you cannot system update (OTA) on a custom rom
you need to be completely stock
MY GOAL:
GET COMPLETELY STOCK ON ICS where it can update as needed, so i can sell this tablet and upgrade.
Please help me out if you can with the necessarily steps and etc, i tried to do a search, but im coming up with multiple ways, I haven't seen a 1:1 scenario in the search that is exactly to my same stats, thats why im making this separate post. Thank you very much
~Sprinkster~
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the very first thing you do is GET YR HC CPUID if you don't have a backup then do one now and copy that uid.txt file somewhere safe
be prepared for a full data wipe and I mean full!!! If you're taking this route then you have issues anyway so a full format is gonna be required at some point...
scenario one: OTA to ICS
you need to download:
iconia root and acer recovery installer
run ari and "install stock recovery us version"
then run iconia root and "unroot"
once you reboot you 'should be' completely stock
you can now system update all the way to ICS
scenario two: Flash an ICS Stock Rom
Just download one of the pre-rooted stock roms and flash that thru recovery
If you want the unlocked bootloader to install recovery then download the files and flash to your hearts content!!!!
dibb_nz said:
you are correct, you cannot system update (OTA) on a custom rom
you need to be completely stock
the very first thing you do is GET YR HC CPUID if you don't have a backup then do one now and copy that uid.txt file somewhere safe
be prepared for a full data wipe and I mean full!!! If you're taking this route then you have issues anyway so a full format is gonna be required at some point...
scenario one: OTA to ICS
you need to download:
iconia root and acer recovery installer
run ari and "install stock recovery us version"
then run iconia root and "unroot"
once you reboot you 'should be' completely stock
you can now system update all the way to ICS
scenario two: Flash an ICS Stock Rom
Just download one of the pre-rooted stock roms and flash that thru recovery
If you want the unlocked bootloader to install recovery then download the files and flash to your hearts content!!!!
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thanks so much, its doing great now, its now allowing me to do OTA UPDATES, it did two so far, and now its doing a huge 352.mb update (other ones were 7.5mb) so i guess after its fully flushed with these other updates, next comes ICS 4.0 root has been taken out and so far so good , will report once its fully done and on ICS
mission success ice cream sandwich done!
awesome news, thanks 4 sharing,lol
Unroot/Return to Stock/receive OTA
Hey, I'm trying the same thing.. my configuration is below.
I did the gingerbreak/unroot, I've flashed what I thought was an official rom.. but I'm not getting OTA's.
Any help?
try to search for updates through the check for system updates makes sure your connected to wifi
Sprinkster said:
try to search for updates through the check for system updates makes sure your connected to wifi
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that's what I'm doing.
do it once, do it right!!!
nolanta said:
Hey, I'm trying the same thing.. my configuration is below.
I did the gingerbreak/unroot, I've flashed what I thought was an official rom.. but I'm not getting OTA's.
Any help?
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your build version shows you are current to HC 3.2.1 - the next step is ICS
gingerbreak will only work on 3.0.1 from 3.1 you need Iconia Root, (i beleive)
the only real "official acer stock roms" are HC ones from vaches thread or
the ics ones from civatos thread - there are 2 stock versions here - the stock, stock one.lol and the
deodexed and zip aligned ones links (for theming and customizing with) near the bottom of the Original Post (the OP)
Your system needs to be stock as to get the ICS update,
tbh, I'd do Scenario 2 unless you know for sure you have the correct HC build path - and CPUID!!!
is it really that important??? - put it this way, it does no harm and it keeps you nice and clean, clean!!!!
You need your cpuid to do it this way
You will lose all your Data - which aint a bad thing either....!!!
If you cannot get your CPUID then its Scenario 3 a full and proper downgrade
You gotta say you've been lucky getting this far without a nandroid!! Just think of it as a way to redeem your wicked ways, lol
go back to HC, do a nandroid at full stock and retrieve your CPUID!!!!
Copy it to somewhere safe on your PC!!!!
Then decide OTA or flash Stock and hello ICS!!! Haha I wish it were as easy!!!
unlock, loadup and root it....done!
I have my ID, and I'm preparing to sell the Acer, so I want it in out-of-the-box stock form of the latest OTA. I do not want to retain root or put a custom rom on it at this point.
I don't see a Scenario 3. Iconia Root is reporting 'something is wrong you are still rooted' when attempting to unroot.
nolanta said:
I have my ID, and I'm preparing to sell the Acer, so I want it in out-of-the-box stock form of the latest OTA. I do not want to retain root or put a custom rom on it at this point.
I don't see a Scenario 3. Iconia Root is reporting 'something is wrong you are still rooted' when attempting to unroot.
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only just saw yr post, did u get sorted???
Nope. Going to keep trying.

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