[Q] How to make stock pre-rooted roms? - Acer Iconia A500

Hello guys. I'd like to cook a pre-rooted stock rom for A501, starting from OTA Full Packages, to be applied after a downgrade to 3.0.1 and CWM installation. Can someone point me to some tutorial?

cm0901 said:
Hello guys. I'd like to cook a pre-rooted stock rom for A501, starting from OTA Full Packages, to be applied after a downgrade to 3.0.1 and CWM installation. Can someone point me to some tutorial?
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Pre-rooted totally stock HC 3.2 ROM here. It's what I'm running at the moment.
http://code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
First four rar files are the ROM.

kjy2010 said:
Pre-rooted totally stock HC 3.2 ROM here. It's what I'm running at the moment.
http://code.google.com/p/acer-a500/downloads/list
First four rar files are the ROM.
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Area you sure? I googled that version number and it seems a really old rom, the one used to root A500 in the first place...
Look at the date and description of this file:
http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=files&file=56

Acer_A501_0.017.01_PA_ATT is a factory firmware flash, not what you are looking for. I think kjy2010 was rather referring to CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1, which is a rooted stock, but it's for A500 though.
I'm no cook expert, but by doing diffs between stock updates and rooted ROMs here, I'd say you can easily make your own, using Acer_A501_1.309.02_4.031.24_COM_GEN1 as the source.
- remove ./bootloader.blob
- remove ./recovery/recovery-from-boot.p
- remove ./recovery/etc/install-recovery.sh
- add ./system/apps/superuser.apk
- add ./system/bin/su
- modify ./meta-inf/.../updater-script:
- remove script stuff related to recovery installation (2 lines)
- remove script stuff related to bootloader installation (3 lines, and make sure to remove formatting of mmcblk0p4)
- add set_perm 6755 on su
- add symlink /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su
- sign zip with signapk.jar (not sure if this is required by CWM though)
- install with CWM obviously
This is my own novice understanding of this, handle with care
Any experienced cook please confirm I'm correct ?

wlk0 said:
Acer_A501_0.017.01_PA_ATT is a factory firmware flash, not what you are looking for. I think kjy2010 was rather referring to CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1, which is a rooted stock, but it's for A500 though.
I'm no cook expert, but by doing diffs between stock updates and rooted ROMs here, I'd say you can easily make your own, using Acer_A501_1.309.02_4.031.24_COM_GEN1 as the source.
- remove ./bootloader.blob
- remove ./recovery/recovery-from-boot.p
- remove ./recovery/etc/install-recovery.sh
- add ./system/apps/superuser.apk
- add ./system/bin/su
- modify ./meta-inf/.../updater-script:
- remove script stuff related to recovery installation (2 lines)
- remove script stuff related to bootloader installation (3 lines, and make sure to remove formatting of mmcblk0p4)
- add set_perm 6755 on su
- add symlink /system/bin/su to /system/xbin/su
- sign zip with signapk.jar (not sure if this is required by CWM though)
- install with CWM obviously
This is my own novice understanding of this, handle with care
Any experienced cook please confirm I'm correct ?
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That's great... but since I'm just a power user and never did something like that before, I think I would need some more detailed info...
EDIT: well, I indeed thought it would have been harder... it seems I can find every step you mentioned. I just need to find Superuser.apk and su binaries, someone knows where to find them? Some confirmation would be great, though, since I'm waiting for A501 substitution and I'd like not to brick it just after a few minutes I get it back

cm0901 said:
Superuser.apk and su binaries, someone knows where to find them? Some confirmation would be great, though, since I'm waiting for A501 substitution and I'd like not to brick it just after a few minutes I get it back
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SuperUser.apk dovrebbe essere su filestube o blapk market. I binari non saprei :-(
Quando hai fatto la stock room 3.2 rootata linkala, che , a quanto sto vedendo, non si trova in giro (ed è preoccupante...forse c'è qualche bega).
Translated: post your rom as soon as you make it! ;-)

wlk0 said:
Acer_A501_0.017.01_PA_ATT is a factory firmware flash, not what you are looking for. I think kjy2010 was rather referring to CWM_Root_Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1, which is a rooted stock, but it's for A500 though
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I was, and my bad, I didn't notice the 501, as this is the A500 forum, and not A501.
I know they're close, but still deserve their own forum.

A501 3.2 Rom nearly stock is available
Hi!
I use the A501 4.031.24 rom for A501 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232545
It's a repack and no big modifications.
At the moment i'm working on a repack of this official ROM:
Acer_A501_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL
I think this is the newest A501 Rom.
If you're interested, i can send you a link for a try out.
cm0901 said:
That's great... but since I'm just a power user and never did something like that before, I think I would need some more detailed info...
EDIT: well, I indeed thought it would have been harder... it seems I can find every step you mentioned. I just need to find Superuser.apk and su binaries, someone knows where to find them? Some confirmation would be great, though, since I'm waiting for A501 substitution and I'd like not to brick it just after a few minutes I get it back
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kesaloh13 said:
Hi!
I use the A501 4.031.24 rom for A501 and it works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232545
It's a repack and no big modifications.
At the moment i'm working on a repack of this official ROM:
Acer_A501_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL
I think this is the newest A501 Rom.
If you're interested, i can send you a link for a try out.
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Although I still have my A501 out for replacement, I'd love the link. Thanks!
P.S. Why don't you post it in the Development section?

Diomorgan said:
SuperUser.apk dovrebbe essere su filestube o blapk market. I binari non saprei :-(
Quando hai fatto la stock room 3.2 rootata linkala, che , a quanto sto vedendo, non si trova in giro (ed è preoccupante...forse c'è qualche bega).
Translated: post your rom as soon as you make it! ;-)
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Follow the link posted below by kesaloh13, I think I missed it but you can find 3.2 roms for A501 there.

This is certainly an awesome read and although its intended for the a501 its a great way to learn how to chop up a rom. XD

cm0901 said:
EDIT: well, I indeed thought it would have been harder... it seems I can find every step you mentioned. I just need to find Superuser.apk and su binaries, someone knows where to find them? Some confirmation would be great, though, since I'm waiting for A501 substitution and I'd like not to brick it just after a few minutes I get it back
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Get them from ChainDD: http://androidsu.com/superuser/
If you don't mess with the bootloader or the recovery, you are quite safe to rollback.

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[ROMs][GPL] Tenzo's Stock "Plain" HTC 2.1 ROMs - 2.37.605.4 w/JulyOTA [10-01-10]

[ROMs][GPL] Tenzo's Stock "Plain" HTC 2.1 ROMs - 2.37.605.4 w/JulyOTA [10-01-10]
Many of my recent efforts have lead me to take a few steps back in discovering a few things (does that makes sense?). In working on fixes for 3GP Vanilla MMS and the 50% TWS "issue" I have put these together.
Should hopefully help others, especially those new to cooking that want an easy, trouble free base to start with (no "extra fonts" and no "updating" the JulyOTA manually).
EDIT: if you have "issues" with either wired or wireless tether, you can use the apk's attached below. (thanks Conap, bugger561, and T2Noob)
I have built all of these ROMs from the RUU and integrated the JulyOTA. All ROMs are deodexed. Information below:
ROMs built with dsixda's 0.97 Android Kitchen
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Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA.zip (95.22 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/UTESX66PBP
md5 - F3047E1D78251A4150367F5265F57457
sha1 - CFDF4720B44F8CB23B3B2489C6CC9EE594D7BC04
Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA.zip
Stock ROM built from RUU
JulyOTA Update applied
ROM Deodexed
Removed System Updates (systemupdater.apk)
Added adb/debug capabilities on by default
Will not update radio, recovery or bootloader
NO ROOT OR ANY EXTRAS
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Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-Root.zip (97.01 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/776C431YTM
md5 - 7241DEB69057FD5E4C857E0A7C621FBA
sha1 - 9AF1C84258C6E30D46E1F69D806BFDC313DDD6B7
Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-Root.zip
Stock ROM built from RUU
JulyOTA Update applied
ROM Deodexed
Removed System Updates (systemupdater.apk)
Added adb/debug capabilities on by default
Will not update radio, recovery or bootloader
v5 cfs kernel
root (ChainsDD 2.3.6.1)
busybox
wired tether
wireless tether
Changed CPU govenor to "ondemand" (Kernel defaults to "performance")
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Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-A2SD.zip (100.17 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/73RVCD8IWI
md5 - 60FDE63FF4B55266F0321106D6A564DE
sha1 - AE279F1BB88F118B96F4FC03B29C8398516004B8
Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-A2SD.zip
Stock ROM built from RUU
JulyOTA Update applied
ROM Deodexed
Removed System Updates (systemupdater.apk)
Added adb/debug capabilities on by default
Will not update radio, recovery or bootloader
v5 cfs kernel
root (ChainsDD 2.3.6.1)
busybox
wired tether
wireless tether
Changed CPU govenor to "ondemand" (Kernel defaults to "performance")
A2SD 2.7.5.1 (non busybox run-parts method)
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Tenzo-Official2.1-Cache.zip (100.17 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/6AB22H8PQ3
md5 - C9F54A0A5454931C2BB3DEE41B53FD51
sha1 - 0904B696C38A54B1A68557F7DA68A5031026E837
Tenzo-Official2.1-Cache.zip
Stock ROM built from RUU
JulyOTA Update applied
ROM Deodexed
Removed System Updates (systemupdater.apk)
Added adb/debug capabilities on by default
Will not update radio, recovery or bootloader
v5 cfs kernel
root (ChainsDD 2.3.6.1)
busybox
wired tether
wireless tether
Changed CPU govenor to "ondemand" (Kernel defaults to "performance")
A2SD 2.7.5.1 (non busybox run-parts method)
Cache2Cache enabled (Over 150MB+ of Internal Storage)
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No Spareparts or DevTools!!! Use attachments below if you want/need these.
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Acknowledgments / Thanks:
dsixda - Android Kitchen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
tkirton - Apps2SD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715116
Conap and decad3nce - CFS Kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774211
Please donate to one of the Dev's above. Seriously, if it wasn't for them, your phone would suck
10/01/10
Added Cache2Cache Version
Added WiredTether v1.4 (to attached downloads)
09/27/10
Initial Uploads
I just flashed this and now I am having troubles getting wi-fi to work. Whenever I try to enable it, I get an error saying "Unable to start wi-fi". I wasn't having any problems previously with any roms and I just did a full wipe from KaosFroyo V35. Any ideas?
-Allen
THIS HAS BEEN FIXED... SO PLEASE IGNORE THIS POST (UNLESS OF COURSE YOU DL'ED BEFORE I FIXED THE LINKS)
homaygfresh2000 said:
I just flashed this and now I am having troubles getting wi-fi to work. Whenever I try to enable it, I get an error saying "Unable to start wi-fi". I wasn't having any problems previously with any roms and I just did a full wipe from KaosFroyo V35. Any ideas?
-Allen
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which ROM?
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crap... it was either the A2SD or ROOT version, yes? my goof... pulling links... will be back up soon
if you don't want to wait/reflash... unzip the attachment and put them in androidsdk\tools folder...
then:
adb remount
adb push tun.ko /system/lib/modules
adb push wlan.ko /system/lib/modules
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SORRY BOUT THAT!!!
I have the same problem on Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-Root.
Why don't you just flash PlainJaneT2 which is total Stock with A2sd, and are able to enable JIT through a2sd with By typing "a2sd jit"
Everything works, on it is pretty fast for a HTC rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718092
Just wondering Why you made another rom thats already out there...
I didn't mean to take over the thread just curious what the difference between PlainJane and this.
Another question is if you tested wired tether?
Because if you just dropped it in the rom I CAN GUARANTEE that it is not working, thats why I didn't add it to the rom, And If you did get it to work can you tell me how you did it?
If you included SETCPU i suggest you take it off if you don't want to have problems with the SETCPU developer later in the future..... A Member has been kicked because he included apps that developers had told him to get rid of.
This has the newest build of 2.1 by HTC. And wired tether has been updated to work on the Eris and incredible. Plainjane, even though it is older than this and T2 is still better for those who do jot care about JIT or A2SD. I've tried both as well as this and jcase's Rom features the most free memory. I uninstall a lot of stock apps and then add maybe 25-30mb of market apps. Plainjane left new with 95+mb free. This and T2 leave me with roughly 70mb.
bugger561 said:
I have the same problem on Tenzo-Official2.1-JulyOTA-Root.
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you can do the same thing posted above
t2noob said:
Why don't you just flash PlainJaneT2 which is total Stock with A2sd, and are able to enable JIT through a2sd with By typing "a2sd jit"
Everything works, on it is pretty fast for a HTC rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718092
Just wondering Why you made another rom thats already out there...
I didn't mean to take over the thread just curious what the difference between PlainJane and this.
Another question is if you tested wired tether?
Because if you just dropped it in the rom I CAN GUARANTEE that it is not working, thats why I didn't add it to the rom, And If you did get it to work can you tell me how you did it?
If you included SETCPU i suggest you take it off if you don't want to have problems with the SETCPU developer later in the future..... A Member has been kicked because he included apps that developers had told him to get rid of.
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hmmm
this is completely stock... no extra scripts, no extra fonts, no a2sd, etc. it's stock... with july OTA integrated and deodexed. that's all i did. can you point out where the other completely stock ROM with JulyOTA integrated is? If i missed it, i apologize. again... other than not trashing bootloader, recovery, etc, it's as "stock" as it gets. no symlinks changed in update-script, etc. again, this is the only stock ROM w/July OTA integrated that i've seen on the forum. did i miss something? (Official Obsession is close... but that requires you flash over the update. not easy for beginning cooks trying to customize a ROM... and it's not deodexed)
the "other" 2 ROMs are different as well... one is almost stock, with just latest ChainsDD superuser (root) added (no a2sd), with Conap's CFS kernel. the other is the same, with latest a2sd added (which allows the ability to add cache2cache as well).
i've enjoyed PlainJaneT2... and it is still my base for TT2.1. i've given full props to you with links and request even for donations in that thread. if i've upset you, again, i apologize.
also, no "extra" apps (setcpu, etc) are included... i know the rules
i'm not trying to "ruin" any experience for anyone... or step on anyone's toes. i'm just trying to help out and contribute. certainly have never tried to upset anyone on this forum EVER!
bugger561 said:
This has the newest build of 2.1 by HTC. And wired tether has been updated to work on the Eris and incredible. Plainjane, even though it is older than this and T2 is still better for those who do jot care about JIT or A2SD. I've tried both as well as this and jcase's Rom features the most free memory. I uninstall a lot of stock apps and then add maybe 25-30mb of market apps. Plainjane left new with 95+mb free. This and T2 leave me with roughly 70mb.
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one thing you can do with a2sd 2.7.5.1 is run the cache on the cache partition.
adb remount
adb shell
a2sd cachepart
when it's done, it will reboot the ROM. pull the battery and clear dalvik (or else you'll get a few FC's when you reboot).
you can try the above with "a2sd cachepartreset" and it "should" clear dalvik for you... but it hasn't worked well for me
t2noob said:
Another question is if you tested wired tether?
Because if you just dropped it in the rom I CAN GUARANTEE that it is not working, thats why I didn't add it to the rom, And If you did get it to work can you tell me how you did it?
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There was a version of wired tether put up here on xda somewhere that did work with our phones....
Conap said:
There was a version of wired tether put up here on xda somewhere that did work with our phones....
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added to first post big thanks (as always) Conap!
tenzomonk said:
added to first post big thanks (as always) Conap!
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The official wired tether 1.4 integrated the fix for our phone. So the latest from the official site will work.
bugger561 said:
The official wired tether 1.4 integrated the fix for our phone. So the latest from the official site will work.
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good to know thanks......
Hey, I pasted those two files into the correct directory using rootexplorer. I've done it twice now and rebooted, WiFi is still not working.
bugger561 said:
Hey, I pasted those two files into the correct directory using rootexplorer. I've done it twice now and rebooted, WiFi is still not working.
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try the "new" DL and just flash over (no wipe should be needed). what does it say your "kernel" is under software info?
t2noob said:
Another question is if you tested wired tether?
Because if you just dropped it in the rom I CAN GUARANTEE that it is not working, thats why I didn't add it to the rom, And If you did get it to work can you tell me how you did it?
If you included SETCPU i suggest you take it off if you don't want to have problems with the SETCPU developer later in the future..... A Member has been kicked because he included apps that developers had told him to get rid of.
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Conap said:
There was a version of wired tether put up here on xda somewhere that did work with our phones....
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In here, the version that was taken from the EVO guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7666883&postcount=12
tenzomonk said:
try the "new" DL and just flash over (no wipe should be needed). what does it say your "kernel" is under software info?
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I have Conap's CFS #5
sickbox said:
In here, the version that was taken from the EVO guys:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7666883&postcount=12
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Why use this old 1.2 when the official 1.4 does it cleaner: http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/
Perfect timing on this! My lady is techologically challenged and having a ROM like this is perfect. She kept busting my bawls about not having teeter... Every time I installed it via an APK it would always FC after a bit.
Edit this was on a different rom, so far only issue I've had with this rom is a FC when trying to auto-update google maps.
tenzomonk said:
you can do the same thing posted above
hmmm
this is completely stock... no extra scripts, no extra fonts, no a2sd, etc. it's stock... with july OTA integrated and deodexed. that's all i did. can you point out where the other completely stock ROM with JulyOTA integrated is? If i missed it, i apologize. again... other than not trashing bootloader, recovery, etc, it's as "stock" as it gets. no symlinks changed in update-script, etc. again, this is the only stock ROM w/July OTA integrated that i've seen on the forum. did i miss something? (Official Obsession is close... but that requires you flash over the update. not easy for beginning cooks trying to customize a ROM... and it's not deodexed)
the "other" 2 ROMs are different as well... one is almost stock, with just latest ChainsDD superuser (root) added (no a2sd), with Conap's CFS kernel. the other is the same, with latest a2sd added (which allows the ability to add cache2cache as well).
i've enjoyed PlainJaneT2... and it is still my base for TT2.1. i've given full props to you with links and request even for donations in that thread. if i've upset you, again, i apologize.
also, no "extra" apps (setcpu, etc) are included... i know the rules
i'm not trying to "ruin" any experience for anyone... or step on anyone's toes. i'm just trying to help out and contribute. certainly have never tried to upset anyone on this forum EVER!
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Like I said I was just asking and playing devils advocate I was gone for a month a half so I have no Idea of what happened I'm just catching up. Take no offense to what I said I was just curious.
first post updated w/new Cache2Cache version

Link to other ROMs for Advent Vega Tablet

Guys,
Looks like the folks at the Modaco Advent Vega tablet forum are also using the VeganTab version of the ROM for our Gtablets. Would any of the ROMs on their rom download page also work on our Gtablets?
Here is the link: http://android.modaco.com/content/a...6486/advent-vega-rom-software-updates-guides/
Anyone know if any of these Vega roms would work on the gtablet without modifications? Looks like they're also using the Vegan rom that the developers here made for the Gtablet.
phfaty said:
Guys,
Looks like the folks at the Modaco Advent Vega tablet forum are also using the VeganTab version of the ROM for our Gtablets. Would any of the ROMs on their rom download page also work on our Gtablets?
Here is the link: http://android.modaco.com/content/a...6486/advent-vega-rom-software-updates-guides/
Anyone know if any of these Vega roms would work on the gtablet without modifications? Looks like they're also using the Vegan rom that the developers here made for the Gtablet.
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I just tried Big Ideas ROM in our Gpad...It works but its all in chinese, have to set language to english and wifi is broken. Other than that everything seems to be fine. Had to build a boot.img though coz the included boot.img wont work.
UPDATE:
Figured out how to change language from Chinese to ENglish and did a wifi patch. Everything is functional so far. Will do further testing and might release Big Ideas ROM for our GPAD. BTW, its pretty snappy
This Big Ideas Rom dont even need a market fix.
Have been using the the Big-ideas variations since 1202 on my Zpad. Have had no issues with wifi, lag and market. What I did was NVFlash Big Ideas ROM then made a GAPPS update with update.script to delete all Chinese apps then pushed the Google apps. This has been working out quite well.
I guess what Rothnic proposed about using Big-ideas as a base then add Vegan stuffs is heading in the right direction.
Rom 1.06.05 (VEGA) is the base foundation for VEGAn beta 4/5, FYI. A lot of this is intermingled.
I do like that link, as they seem to update it frequently.
I love the file explorer in Big Ideas rom. Does anyone know what app that is?
I LOVE BIG IDEAS ROM!!! I'm building a Vanilla version and might upload it tomorrow after testing it
clemsyn said:
I LOVE BIG IDEAS ROM!!! I'm building a Vanilla version and might upload it tomorrow after testing it
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That would be awesome!! Been wanting to get that one on my Tab
Clayfree said:
I love the file explorer in Big Ideas rom. Does anyone know what app that is?
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That looks like the same file manager in the zpad 3 rom
clemsyn said:
I LOVE BIG IDEAS ROM!!! I'm building a Vanilla version and might upload it tomorrow after testing it
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I'm confused... I thought that ZPad 3.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853310) already *was* essentially the vanilla version of the Big Ideas ROM, with the Chinese language stuff stripped out.
Thanks my understanding, as well.
Hi.
Has anybody tired the Nvidia Tegra Updates on the advent vega. Interesting to see if it makes any improvements to are great device.
Where can those updates be found ?
darrenjdoc said:
Where can those updates be found ?
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In the link in the first post. Listed as Nvidia Tegra Updates.
I will give one a go. Which one should i try ganjaman ?
darrenjdoc said:
I will give one a go. Which one should i try ganjaman ?
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I would try update 3. Be careful it says use at you own risk! Not sure if they are any newer than what we already have. i was just curious. Try taking a quadrant score before and after, see if it makes a difference. I admire your courage
Clayfree said:
I love the file explorer in Big Ideas rom. Does anyone know what app that is?
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You mean the zTab file manager ?
http://www.mediafire.com/?aoc2vt4d44y1do0
Credits go to rvdgeer over on MoDaCo - he extracted the apk form the system.img
I use it and prefer it to the Vega stock iFileManager
debs626 said:
You mean the zTab file manager ?
http://www.mediafire.com/?aoc2vt4d44y1do0
Credits go to rvdgeer over on MoDaCo - he extracted the apk form the system.img
I use it and prefer it to the Vega stock iFileManager
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I gave it a try awhile back sadly the USB key button was not functional of course. Simply clicking the USB key button in iFileManager makes it much easier, even if the translation is sometimes appalling
remlap said:
I gave it a try awhile back sadly the USB key button was not functional of course. Simply clicking the USB key button in iFileManager makes it much easier, even if the translation is sometimes appalling
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I worked around that issue by just simply making my usb system file a favorite which then gave me a direct link.
Clayfree said:
I love the file explorer in Big Ideas rom. Does anyone know what app that is?
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zTab File manager
File name: KFileMan.apk File size: 247.75 KB

Install CyanogemMod 7 in your Milestone 2

Old Thread:
Hi guys,
With this new kernel and a lot of new ideas, isnt better if we try a new port of cyanogen with no motoblur?? Particulary, i prefer that ROM...
I didnt know how to do, but i can test...
There are so many roms for droid 2, like fission, that i want to use in my milestone 2, but see that mike and others try to port but doesnt work. But now, we have new roms and new oportunites...
=)
Is that port possible now (with leaked CHINA rom)?
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Rom UPDATED!! (02/09): Check on DEV Section using the link below
New Rom Release (28/08):
Hi Guys,
A new CM7 Rom was just released in DEV forum by Endless7 (thanks!)... If anyone (like me!) dont be able to post in DEV forums and need suport for this ROM... PLZ!! USE THIS TREAD....
I´m working now, but I will try this ROM at Night, finger crossed! THIS IS THE WAY
Bye..
jorgebaruchi said:
Hi guys,
With this new kernel and a lot of new ideas, isnt better if we try a new port of cyanogen with no motoblur?? Particulary, i prefer that ROM...
I didnt know how to do, but i can test...
There are so many roms for droid 2, like fission, that i want to use in my milestone 2, but see that mike and others try to port but doesnt work. But now, we have new roms and new oportunites...
=)
Is that port possible now (with leaked CHINA rom)?
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Well, I'm still learning the basics of android building. As soon as I get my custom hijack for 2nd init working I will try to port CM to the Milestone2. Note that I'm not promising any dates. My free time is very short and I'll do my best, but I don't want to get under pressure because of this
I think a leaked unlocked bootloader would do the trick
Just jocking. As I see it, nothing has changed regarding custom roms, as the bootloaded stays the same.
But I am quite confident, that r2beta0 will have progress on 2nd-init soon.
cypressious said:
I think a leaked unlocked bootloader would do the trick
Just jocking. As I see it, nothing has changed regarding custom roms, as the bootloaded stays the same.
But I am quite confident, that r2beta0 will have progress on 2nd-init soon.
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filgers crossed!! but i remender that there are some blocks on system booting with froyo rom... then, i thinked that new rom could change this issue... =/
well, thks everybody!
r2beta0 said:
Well, I'm still learning the basics of android building. As soon as I get my custom hijack for 2nd init working I will try to port CM to the Milestone2. Note that I'm not promising any dates. My free time is very short and I'll do my best, but I don't want to get under pressure because of this
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I think we don't need the 2nd-init built specially for GB rom, since Defy's CM7 (and Droid 2/X's) still have the base SBF on froyo. Maybe if we exchange the boot.img and devtree.img from GB leak to the ones inside Defy's CM7 update.zip (don't forget to delete /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default/pds_init too, or you'll get all that GSM problems again)?
Edit: Won't Apex 2.0 RC2 work on GB Mile2?
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
dangpzanco said:
I think we don't need the 2nd-init built specially for GB rom, since Defy's CM7 (and Droid 2/X's) still have the base SBF on froyo. Maybe if we exchange the boot.img and devtree.img from GB leak to the ones inside Defy's CM7 update.zip (don't forget to delete /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default/pds_init too, or you'll get all that GSM problems again)?
Edit: Won't Apex 2.0 RC2 work on GB Mile2?
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
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We need 2nd-init in order to change the boot sequence required by CM7. DroidX already have a customized 2nd-init for CM7, but I don't want to use it yet as it uses bootscripts inside a /system/etc/shadow-boot.zip. I prefer to have my files ready to edit and not inside a zip file. Also, trying to make my own hijack is giving me knowledge I will need when trying to port CM to M2.
r2beta0 said:
We need 2nd-init in order to change the boot sequence required by CM7. DroidX already have a customized 2nd-init for CM7, but I don't want to use it yet as it uses bootscripts inside a /system/etc/shadow-boot.zip. I prefer to have my files ready to edit and not inside a zip file. Also, trying to make my own hijack is giving me knowledge I will need when trying to port CM to M2.
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Hm... Okay, nice! So we have a better coded 2nd-init.
PS: If you need to unpack a boot.img to get the scripts/zImage, I got it with dsixda's Kitchen
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
dangpzanco said:
Hm... Okay, nice! So we have a better coded 2nd-init.
PS: If you need to unpack a boot.img to get the scripts/zImage, I got it with dsixda's Kitchen
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
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Yeps, I'm using that one too.
Hi guys,
Searching the web, i found a oficial port of MIUI for droid 2, than i think: "Can we port this version with the ch kernel and change the baseband?"
If its possible, i think that this way is more simple, however port a defy rom and fix the incompatible bugs...
=)
jorgebaruchi said:
Hi guys,
Searching the web, i found a oficial port of MIUI for droid 2, than i think: "Can we port this version with the ch kernel and change the baseband?"
If its possible, i think that this way is more simple, however port a defy rom and fix the incompatible bugs...
=)
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We should check first if this ROM is compatible with the kernels we have available. If so, we can try to port from that. Some ppl into Development forum are already trying to do that.
r2beta0 said:
We should check first if this ROM is compatible with the kernels we have available. If so, we can try to port from that. Some ppl into Development forum are already trying to do that.
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It is more difficult to port from a CDMA device. If you achieve Apex Rom to work with GSM network, then you can think about porting it.
@Milestone 2 (Finnaly on Gingerbread!)
Hey guys, a new ROM has just released on Dev Forum, click here and see by your self!!!!
One maybe stupid question:
Can I install this rom on froyo or should I first upgrade my MM2 to GB?
There´s what u have to do (didn´t test yeat, I will try at night. But u can always downgrade with a stock SBF):
** Make u sure of your phone is rooted before everything !! **
1. Download all-in-one.zip and put into /sdcard/
2. Download and Install Droid2bootstrapper (old CWM) from the internet/market
3. Update to Ported Defy CWM (there´s a thread in general forum explain how to install that)
4. Boot into CWM and apply the all-in-one.zip and after (without reboot) make a full-wipe (make u sure that u have maked a backup of everything before)
5. At this moment, reboot your phone and use the keys combination for enter in bootloader mode
6. Download the fixed_sbf from the original thread in DEV forum and apply with RSD lite.
7. Your phone will reboot and after some minutes, U Can Enjoy the new ROM!!!
I think I made ​​a big mistake!
I touch everything and I'm going to Defy baseband! I change the parameter.
Since the network can not be found.
Any idea?
i will take a look at this
ping0o said:
I think I made ​​a big mistake!
I touch everything and I'm going to Defy baseband! I change the parameter.
Since the network can not be found.
Any idea?
i will take a look at this
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Strange..
Try that tread and if dont work, reapply the rom...
Good mod!
But does anybody know how can I get back low battery beep and camera sounds? I find them rather useful.
I got struck in "google" logo and the phone dont boot
how can i do factory reset in bootmenu from the CM7 ? i dont find this option there...
or even re-install all the stuff...
EDIT: i can't open CWM 4.0 from the BootMenu 1.0.2 , i try latest recovery or stable recovery but it says "error in /system/bootmenu/script/recovery.sh (result: no such file or directory)
Please help ! T__T
I can't post in thread on development's subforum, so I ask my question here:
where can I find a tool and howto to make my own custom *.zip file to use with CWM? I have found a tool called Android Kitchen, but readme inside archive says, that it is mainly created for HTC devices. Am I following a correct path , or I should search some other tools?
update:
I have successfully flashed my custom *.zip file based on information taken from www[dot]londatiga[dot]net/it/how-to-create-android-update-zip-package/
coming from miui, how should i update?

CyanogenMod 7.1 released!

http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=shakira
just saw +Steve Kondik posted this. but how to install?
Fxp kernel first, then cm7 :d
Downloading... will see what it is different form FXP rom
Do I need to flash kernel?
Can I istall the ROM with Xrecovery?
it should be available with ROM MANAGER!
Niiice!! Gonna check it out tomorrow!!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Downloading now, report in 1-2 hrs...
.sin
Folder has a kernel.sin inside
Did not install this yet, but...I compared the archive to FXP 030 and looks like the same apps. in folder? Even the thing that Radio.apk (or FM apk) is missing? ?? not sure what to say for now....
Ok, for someone who has no clue about how to install CyanogenMod (would love to give it a try to see if it's even more feature complete than GDX, if that could be possible, at all)...
Could some nice soul post up a "How to install CyanogenMod 7.1 in layman terms", in proper English, detailling the necessary steps?
I take it requires unlocking the boot loader as there's a Kernel in the ZIP file...
That step is already covered around here, how to go from there?
elderduke said:
Folder has a kernel.sin inside
Did not install this yet, but...I compared the archive to FXP 030 and looks like the same apps. in folder? Even the thing that Radio.apk (or FM apk) is missing? ?? not sure what to say for now....
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It was expected since FXP will be maintaining Xperia device at CM. the only thing this time was CM official released.
deani77 said:
It was expected since FXP will be maintaining Xperia device at CM. the only thing this time was CM official released.
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So, it has the same progres so far? No FM radio, no 3mp cam.?
can i just install using recovery without flash kernel.sin.
my phone's bootloader is not unlocked.
elderduke said:
So, it has the same progres so far? No FM radio, no 3mp cam.?
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I think one of the FXP team can answer that... Since I have not yet install the official CM ROM.
Cannot install... ROM MANAGER cant flash the CWM into phone (not shown) and recovery can't flash it...
Ken-Shi_Kun said:
Cannot install... ROM MANAGER cant flash the CWM into phone (not shown) and recovery can't flash it...
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Idézek a másik topicból, hátha nem láttad, remélem így menni fog:
"FLASHTOOL! advanced, bundle creation, it will make a ,ftf file!
you need an unlocked bootloader.
if i help you press thanks!"
Szóval valamit ÁLLÍTÓLAG Flashtool-ban kell ügyeskedni
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So to translate:
I just quoted some lines from the other thread, hope it will work.
Hmmm... flashtoolban custom rom... van benne valami.
Ok for the kernel's .sin... but for the whole firmware... let's try something....
not working... for now at least. backed up 'old' so will try when devs says so
link is broken and I can't find it in the official site...
Asycid said:
Idézek a másik topicból, hátha nem láttad, remélem így menni fog:
"FLASHTOOL! advanced, bundle creation, it will make a ,ftf file!
you need an unlocked bootloader.
if i help you press thanks!"
Szóval valamit ÁLLÍTÓLAG Flashtool-ban kell ügyeskedni
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So to translate:
I just quoted some lines from the other thread, hope it will work.
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nekem flashtool-al sem sikerült,pedig megcsinálltam a .sin-ből a .ftf filet,de nem akarta felrakni...
Asycid said:
Idézek a másik topicból, hátha nem láttad, remélem így menni fog:
"FLASHTOOL! advanced, bundle creation, it will make a ,ftf file!
you need an unlocked bootloader.
if i help you press thanks!"
Szóval valamit ÁLLÍTÓLAG Flashtool-ban kell ügyeskedni
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So to translate:
I just quoted some lines from the other thread, hope it will work.
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You quoted my lines
deani77 said:
It was expected since FXP will be maintaining Xperia device at CM. the only thing this time was CM official released.
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Wait, what? That's the FXP030 ROM?
And they are releasing that as a "stable" (*points finger at CM's download page*)?
Wow, I'm out of words ... seems the definition of "stable" is highly blurred nowadays. I wouldn't call a ROM that's lacking features (fully working camera / FM Radio, according to the "Bugs" in the FXP dev thread) as being a "stable" release. It would seem the "helping hand" from SEMC was rather useless or highly limited to the devices where SEMC themselves made Gingerbread available.
Knowing this I'll proudly stay with GingerDX, which is the most feature complete ROM we have for the X8.

[Q] istalling mod rom , can i loose my 3.01 bootloader?

Hi, At the moment i have a501 with a mod rom (taboonay 2.2) and my bootloader it is again 3.0.1 . I want to know if i will loose my old bootloader installing a mod rom like alexanderIII that it is based on 2.3.1.
thank you
fdadda said:
Hi, At the moment i have a501 with a mod rom (taboonay 2.2) and my bootloader it is again 3.0.1 . I want to know if i will loose my old bootloader installing a mod rom like alexanderIII that it is based on 2.3.1.
thank you
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No. Your bootloader should remain the same. You can flash away with all 3.2.x roms.
Just DON'T install a leaked ICS rom or you will get a new bootloader... The cooked ICS roms are OK, just not the leaks...
Moscow Desire said:
No. Your bootloader should remain the same. You can flash away with all 3.2.x roms.
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Thank you very much Moscow .i want try you rom . At the moment i have taboonay 2.2 but i am afraid to do mistake installing your rom , and not to be able to come back to a stock rom like bougth it.
ultramag69 said:
Just DON'T install a leaked ICS rom or you will get a new bootloader... The cooked ICS roms are OK, just not the leaks...
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I couldn't install ics rom because i have a501 and if iinstall ics i loose 3g connection. I hope that in the future i will able to install ics rom with 3g support
fdadda said:
Thank you very much Moscow .i want try you rom . At the moment i have taboonay 2.2 but i am afraid to do mistake installing your rom , and not to be able to come back to a stock rom like bougth it.
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No problem. You can always go back to factory un-rooted just by installing a stock rom.in most cases anyhow. Let me know if you have any issues with the install.
Moscow Desire said:
No problem. You can always go back to factory un-rooted just by installing a stock rom.in most cases anyhow. Let me know if you have any issues with the install.
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Thank you moscow for your help. I think to install and test your rom. At the moment i am in thor recovery . For first i must install your ra recovery 3.15 and then follow the rom instruction . Do you think that the battery could be better with your rom instead taboonay?
I must post here because i haven't reach 10 post for development section
fdadda said:
Thank you moscow for your help. I think to install and test your rom. At the moment i am in thor recovery . For first i must install your ra recovery 3.15 and then follow the rom instruction . Do you think that the battery could be better with your rom instead taboonay?
I must post here because i haven't reach 10 post for development section
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Well, you can always post over at androidtabletgeeks. We don't have such limits. It's just a new site is all.
As with battery power, here is what I know.
Your battery life, is pretty much controlled by the kernel that is being used. This is not considering apps, and running processes which also use battery. But more so by the kernels ability to overclock (OC), and at the same time, use undervoltage (UV). UV is where you save a lot of battery when only concerning the OS itself. This is purely kernel controlled.
The object, or holy grail, as I say, is to find the lowest amount of UV based on CPU speed. At least UV enough to where you still have stability on the tab. Find the lowest amount of power required.
Here-in lies the problem. You only have 4 different kernel Dev's to choose from. And guess what? They all own a500's. And because of this, most of the newer kernels work fine on an a500, but with the 501, we get what is called 3g freeze or sleep of death. Both requiring re-boots. Sometimes you may go for a day without getting it. But it will happen if you use your 3g often enough. Some people aren't familiar with this, and just ignore it sometimes thinking the rom or app is messed up.
As with good kernels to use, I can say this;
1. Stock kernel (GPL compliant)
2. RichardTrip's 3.4 villain+ (current in rom) (GPL compliant)
3. Drelisdee earlier version kernel (GPL compliant)
4. Thor2002ro current version (untested and non-GPL compliant)
As with battery power, well, I can't tell you if Taboonay 2.2 compares. I believe Vache uses a RichardTrip kernel, just not aware which one. You can always experiment with kernels, as long as you follow the correct procedures.
As in roms, one would hope the newest version of HC would require a little less power to function. Just watch for the 3g freeze, usually when in the browser.
Moscow Desire said:
Well, you can always post over at androidtabletgeeks. We don't have such limits. It's just a new site is all.
As with battery power, here is what I know.
Your battery life, is pretty much controlled by the kernel that is being used. This is not considering apps, and running processes which also use battery. But more so by the kernels ability to overclock (OC), and at the same time, use undervoltage (UV). UV is where you save a lot of battery when only concerning the OS itself. This is purely kernel controlled.
The object, or holy grail, as I say, is to find the lowest amount of UV based on CPU speed. At least UV enough to where you still have stability on the tab. Find the lowest amount of power required.
Here-in lies the problem. You only have 4 different kernel Dev's to choose from. And guess what? They all own a500's. And because of this, most of the newer kernels work fine on an a500, but with the 501, we get what is called 3g freeze or sleep of death. Both requiring re-boots. Sometimes you may go for a day without getting it. But it will happen if you use your 3g often enough. Some people aren't familiar with this, and just ignore it sometimes thinking the rom or app is messed up.
As with good kernels to use, I can say this;
1. Stock kernel (GPL compliant)
2. RichardTrip's 3.4 villain+ (current in rom) (GPL compliant)
3. Drelisdee earlier version kernel (GPL compliant)
4. Thor2002ro current version (untested and non-GPL compliant)
As with battery power, well, I can't tell you if Taboonay 2.2 compares. I believe Vache uses a RichardTrip kernel, just not aware which one. You can always experiment with kernels, as long as you follow the correct procedures.
As in roms, one would hope the newest version of HC would require a little less power to function. Just watch for the 3g freeze, usually when in the browser.
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Thank youv for your answer-
But if i use your rom like it is flashed , i haven't need to install other kernel ..
I am very pratic on galaxy s2 but not so much on a501. I am afraid todo mistake or wrong flash with the possibility of use a501 like
A paperweight.......
fdadda said:
Thank youv for your answer-
But if i use your rom like it is flashed , i haven't need to install other kernel ..
I am very pratic on galaxy s2 but not so much on a501. I am afraid todo mistake or wrong flash with the possibility of use a501 like
A paperweight.......
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Don't worry. Nobody has ever made a paperweight from my roms
Just make a recovery backup of your current system through RA Recovery. Typically this generally provides some safety. I've never known a recovery image to be bad when running HC 3.2.x. It happens on rare occasions.
Only lately on the ICS "betas" have I seen some corrupted stuff.
Moscow Desire said:
Don't worry. Nobody has ever made a paperweight from my roms
Just make a recovery backup of your current system through RA Recovery. Typically this generally provides some safety. I've never known a recovery image to be bad when running HC 3.2.x. It happens on rare occasions.
Only lately on the ICS "betas" have I seen some corrupted stuff.
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hi moscow , i have installed your rom now and it is very quickly. compliments.
i tried to install the apk of polaris office that was included in taboonay but when i open a doc file i have fc. also on stock rom i had fc with polaris. how can solve?
then i seen that is missing the dnla apk for wireless connection how can install.
fdadda said:
hi moscow , i have installed your rom now and it is very quickly. compliments.
i tried to install the apk of polaris office that was included in taboonay but when i open a doc file i have fc. also on stock rom i had fc with polaris. how can solve?
then i seen that is missing the dnla apk for wireless connection how can install.
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Thanks for the comments!!!
It is probably because you are missing the 2 library files that are necessary for polaris Office to run.
I am at work now and don't have access to my files, so do the following;
Search the threads here at XDA, as you should be able to find a polaris office zip somewhere in either the dev, general or q&a forum. I remember putting one up some time ago (non flashable).
or
Download one of the Honeycomb 3.2.x roms that include polaris office, open the zip (do not extract it), then I belive in the lib folder, you will find the 2 polaris office lib files. They are easy to locate. Copy these into the same folder on your tablet. Then reboot and they should work.
As with DNLA apk, If you look near the bottom of my Rom post, you will see a link to a zip for the Acer System Apps. Unzip to your PC, and copy the apk you want, and also the Odex file. Copy to your tablets system/app folder, the reboot. Should work.
Moscow Desire said:
Thanks for the comments!!!
It is probably because you are missing the 2 library files that are necessary for polaris Office to run.
I am at work now and don't have access to my files, so do the following;
Search the threads here at XDA, as you should be able to find a polaris office zip somewhere in either the dev, general or q&a forum. I remember putting one up some time ago (non flashable).
or
Download one of the Honeycomb 3.2.x roms that include polaris office, open the zip (do not extract it), then I belive in the lib folder, you will find the 2 polaris office lib files. They are easy to locate. Copy these into the same folder on your tablet. Then reboot and they should work.
As with DNLA apk, If you look near the bottom of my Rom post, you will see a link to a zip for the Acer System Apps. Unzip to your PC, and copy the apk you want, and also the Odex file. Copy to your tablets system/app folder, the reboot. Should work.
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Thanks. Tor polaris office i have already solved yesterday Night, tor dnla i Will try tonight.
The only thing that gas a little pag is when i open the pdf file. Perhaps is because i haven't formatted the sdcard.
Usually when i flah a new rom with the galaxy s2 i formato also the internal ad. Here on iconia tab id i want clear all the internal sd card like when i bought it ' ho i fan do it?because i ha ve some directory or the other rom. Is there a formato tor the internal sdcard?
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fdadda said:
Thanks. Tor polaris office i have already solved yesterday Night, tor dnla i Will try tonight.
The only thing that gas a little pag is when i open the pdf file. Perhaps is because i haven't formatted the sdcard.
Usually when i flah a new rom with the galaxy s2 i formato also the internal ad. Here on iconia tab id i want clear all the internal sd card like when i bought it ' ho i fan do it?because i ha ve some directory or the other rom. Is there a formato tor the internal sdcard?
By francesco
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Well, generally, I use my Win7 to format my Ext SD Card to FAT32. As with PDF files, I run Docs to Go full version, and haven't noticed any issues.
If you format your SD Card, make sure you copy the contents to your PC First. Personally, I have 2 extra SD cards that I use. Always nice to have an original

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