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Root your A500 after 3.2 OTA update and losing root..

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
Sent from my [email protected] 1.4GHz

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?
Sent from my [email protected] 1.4GHz

DerTeufel said:
Pain in the a**?
If you say that this root is hard work and complicated... ever thought about getting an iPad?
Sent from my [email protected] 1.4GHz
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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
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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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
Sent from my A500 using xda premium

BrianDigital said:
Why would anyone that goes here downgrade then take an official update that has no root...smh
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
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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
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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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.
Sent from my [email protected] 1.4GHz

@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

Acer Iconia Tab A500 and A100 Android 4.0 ICS updates coming in April

Hi guys,
I just got this news "androidcommunity.com/acer-iconia-tab-a500-and-a100-android-4-0-ics-updates-coming-in-april-20120216"
Hope it does not delay. At mean time. Can somebody instruction me to to get back to Stock ROM in order to update from OTA? I'm currently using Honeylicious Rom.
Many thanks

Bryan_Zhou said:
Hi guys,
I just got this news "androidcommunity.com/acer-iconia-tab-a500-and-a100-android-4-0-ics-updates-coming-in-april-20120216"
Hope it does not delay. At mean time. Can somebody instruction me to to get back to Stock ROM in order to update from OTA? I'm currently using Honeylicious Rom.
Many thanks
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Boot back into recovery, and ohh waiii.....
You wouldn't be posting here if you didn't make a back up of your stock ROM...
RE: ICS,
please refer to the million other posts in the A500 section with the letters "ICS" in the topic...
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So the new guy with 4 posts made a mistake and mentioned old news. Nothing wrong with pointing out his error but no need for the attitude (it may just be me, but it seems there's a lot of hostility on XDA recently).
Bryan_Zhou said:
Can somebody instruction me to to get back to Stock ROM in order to update from OTA? I'm currently using Honeylicious Rom.
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If you do a quick search you'll find several stock and near-stock roms in the Dev section, but you may also want to check out this post which will revert you back to the original 3.0.2.
OTA-Full Package and Update
and this...
Revert OTA 3.2 back to 3.0.1
or this...
How to root stock 3.2
And as always, best advice is to wait a few days after the manufacturer releases an official rom so the dev's here can look it over and make sure it's not going to lock-down your tablet and make it impossible to root.

to return to stock.
Run your original nAND Backup you created and saved in a very secure safe place. Then unroot with Iconia Root or gingerbreak.. depending on what you did originally.
I know as a inteligent being that you are . YOU Did and do have the backgup right... IF not there is a thread by i think vache. with a list of the roms in the dev section. as well as other Older threads with stock roms. You might have to request a thread OP to re post the rom. FOR YOUR country. Do this in pm to get the best result..
Hope you have your backup.. I HAVE IT IN 4 LOCATIONS. SAFE AND SOUND.. READY TO FLASH BACK IF NEED BE..
NOW A POINT TO REMEMBER.. when I C S IS pushed out DO NOT JUMP IN HEAD FIRST.. Wait for DEVELOPERS TO BREAK it apart and get it rooted. OR pull the needed drivers to create a aosp ROM...
Good Luck.. And people please .. the op is asking a lagit question.remember not everyone is blessed with the tech gene ..

erica_renee said:
to return to stock.
Run your original nAND Backup you created and saved in a very secure safe place. Then unroot with Iconia Root or gingerbreak.. depending on what you did originally.
I know as a inteligent being that you are . YOU Did and do have the backgup right... IF not there is a thread by i think vache. with a list of the roms in the dev section. as well as other Older threads with stock roms. You might have to request a thread OP to re post the rom. FOR YOUR country. Do this in pm to get the best result..
Hope you have your backup.. I HAVE IT IN 4 LOCATIONS. SAFE AND SOUND.. READY TO FLASH BACK IF NEED BE..
NOW A POINT TO REMEMBER.. when I C S IS pushed out DO NOT JUMP IN HEAD FIRST.. Wait for DEVELOPERS TO BREAK it apart and get it rooted. OR pull the needed drivers to create a aosp ROM...
Good Luck.. And people please .. the op is asking a lagit question.remember not everyone is blessed with the tech gene ..
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Thank guys, I have a backup of 3.0.1 when revert back from 3.2. It will be updated from OTA on 3.0.1 without root, i think.

Bryan_Zhou said:
Thank guys, I have a backup of 3.0.1 when revert back from 3.2. It will be updated from OTA on 3.0.1 without root, i think.
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you are correct ...

Acer Iconia A500 ICS Update
Just contacted acer with my serial and info asking once again about the release date for the 4.0 ics update coming to the Iconia A100 & A500 tablets, there has been too many people stating this and that, some say it was to arrive on the 15th, some said it wouldnt be announced til the 15th, and some said between the 19th and the 27th. Well Acer themselves said the same thing, the 19th to the 27th, anyone get anything more accurate?
Dear Edward Toth,
Thank you for contacting Acer America. My name is Shiva, badge number GWSI1699. I'll be happy to assist you.
From your mail, I can understand that you need to know about Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Update get
Acer Iconia Tablet 500 Ice Cream Sandwich FOTA Roll Out Plan
PA_GEN2US PA_CUS1 USA 19th April - 27th April 2012
For further clarifications, please feel free to visit our web site
Thank you for contacting Acer.
Have a great day!
Respectfully,
Acer America
Online Technical Support

[LEAK/DEV][ICS 4.0.3] Acer_AV041_A500_0.009.00_WW_GEN1

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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.​
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Well, a lil' suprise this morning.
More infos :
Code:
ro.build.id=IML74K
ro.build.display.id=Acer_AV041_A500_0.009.00_WW_GEN1
ro.build.version.incremental=1328620975
ro.build.version.sdk=15
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.0.3
ro.build.date=Tue Feb 7 21:23:29 CST 2012
Be carefull if you want to flash this.
The bootloader have been updated, so itsmagic may not work anymore.
Original version :
Download Link : http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=files&file=140
Mirrors : http://www.uploadstation.com/file/zkxraSD - http://8o4qd8.dl4free.com/ - http://narod.ru/disk/41578178001.5f...781/Acer_AV041_A500_0.009.00_WW_GEN1.zip.html - http://papousek.org/downloads/Acer_AV041_A500_0.009.00_WW_GEN1.zip
How to root it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22862959&postcount=306
RA Version : (you need RA recovery to get it working. Help post)
-Removed bootloader.blob and recovery.patch
-Added SU and busybox
Download Link : http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=files&file=141
Mirrors : http://www.uploadstation.com/file/R3Uh4Zg - http://gobkzn.dl4free.com/ - http://papousek.org/downloads/CWM_ICS_A500.zip
Custom ROM from civato : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22960061&postcount=605
Ressources :
Content of flexrom.img : http://minus.com/memdYnyCy#1
Deodexed Apps and Frameworks : http://minus.com/memdYnyCy#2
You like it ? Help me with some beers : https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U83D82VLHK2DE

How to say .... thank you you are too strong
Y a plus qu'a bossé ;-)
Tk's

real or not?
This morning is a gooooooood morning, i hope...

Anyone been brave enough to flash it yet?

For sure it's working, i'm running it.
I made the mistake to flash the bootloader and now i can't use itsmagic anymore and can't reboot in recovery. I had to go to work, so i didn't look deeply for now.
So be carefull, and use the modded CWM version without the new bootloader.
But i looks like it's needed to make it boot.
If you try the CWM version, let me know if it boots.

Cool yes, but for the A500 to A501 get updated very often ne possibility?

Will try in one sec just waiting for the download to finish

Börger said:
Cool yes, but for the A500 to A501 get updated very often ne possibility?
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Yes Vache, please check your resources for the a501 Don't forget us poor people....

k2thejx5 said:
Will try in one sec just waiting for the download to finish
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Flash the CWM version, not the original one.

Moscow Desire said:
Yes Vache, please check your resources for the a501 Don't forget us poor people....
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Unfortunatly there's nothing for A501, as well as A101.
I'm not forgetting you, don't worry, as soon as i can get some ICS for A501 it will be there

vache said:
Flash the CWM version, not the original one.
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Yep that's the one i am downloading now. 3 minutes to go before i try my luck
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Its installing now..

So the basic nandroid backup of my A500 along with TB for apps, then clear all caches, then format everything but the SD-Card and then install the CWM Zip file, reboot and enjoy? Is this right? Thanks!!
Bill....

merc669 said:
So the basic nandroid backup along with TB for apps, then clear all caches, then format everything but the SD-Card and then install the CWM Zip file, reboot and enjoy? Is this right? Thanks!!
Bill....
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Yep, you're right.

recovery is no longer what to do .....

vache said:
Yep, you're right.
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Yep looks like you were right wont be booting up sadly. Sheesh i was curious on how this would run to! Oh well it was worth a try

vache said:
Unfortunatly there's nothing for A501, as well as A101.
I'm not forgetting you, don't worry, as soon as i can get some ICS for A501 it will be there
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Yeah, we know. I'm looking at my EU source (or rather waiting for them), but nothing yet. Was hoping they would get the new 701 (710 or whatever they decide to call it) over here soon, being so close to China, but nothing.
Good job to you!

k2thejx5 said:
Yep looks like you were right wont be booting up sadly. Sheesh i was curious on how this would run to! Oh well it was worth a try
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So it really need the new bootloader.
But flashing it will not allowing anymore to use custom recovery/boot/ROMs.

are you a god??? surely YES
does anybody try cwm version??? i have my a500 at home

Thank you vache for sharing!

vache said:
So it really need the new bootloader.
But flashing it will not allowing anymore to use custom recovery/boot/ROMs.
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I guess some people have to pick their poison? Lol Its great we have a link though.
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ale.landra91 said:
are you a god??? surely YES
does anybody try cwm version??? i have my a500 at home
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Yep i tried it won't boot

[GUIDE] [ICS] How to ROOT & Install CWM

Overview
I see a lot of guides for this but nothing guide isn't so simple so I made this. This may help n00bs. You must really follow all instructions step by step!
Tools
This tools you'll really need!
Acer Iconia tab a500
ICS Root
Acer USB drivers
APX Flash tool
JDK
SDK
SDK USB Drivers
Guide
1. First for all: Please take all things which are in "Tools"
1.1 Install JDK
1.2 Install SDK
1.3 Install SDK USB Drivers (via sdk manager)
1.4 Install Acer USB Drivers
1.5 Install ICS Root
1.6 Install APX Flash tool​
2. Install ADB Drivers
3. Connect your tab via USB to PC and enable USB Debugging!
4. Root it! Via ICS Root (You must take this one!)
5. If your device rebooted so congratulations you rooted your tab!
6. Now you must unlock bootloader and install CWM.
7. Get your CPUID
7.1 Open (via some root explorer) your folder /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid
7.2 That's your CPUID!
7.3 Copy it to be on a some paper. But be careful, you must add to top 0 (on top/beggining). (Not in a file but your paper )
7.4 Generate your SBK via this.​
8. Open A500APXFlash.exe
8.1 Take your SBK!
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8.3 Take your favorite CWM
(V8-pubA50._public_recovery.a500apx, V8-Thor_1.7.3_recovery.a500apx, V8-TWRP_2.1.3_ICS_recovery.a500apx)
8.4 Choose "Dump my BCT"
8.5 Than choose this. "Enter APX Mode"
8.6 If tablet went to APX Mode you will see LED.
8.7 Now please leave everything as it is. And install APX Drivers (Device manager → update driver manually → install all in download folder)
8.8 So now please press (In APXTool) "Done! Press to run again".
8.9 Than please press Blue arrow
8.10 You'll see this
9. Congratulations!!! :victory:
10. Now you have fully rooted tab, unclocked bootloader and installed recovery! → Now you can install any ROM via recovery! :good:
P.S. If you have any questions or problems please coment or better PM me.​

So is this the most recent way to Root the tab?

danielt14 said:
So is this the most recent way to Root the tab?
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No. It's fully guide for root tablet and install CWM on windows (also works on windows8)!

Mlopik said:
No. It's fully guide for root tablet and install CWM on windows (also works on windows8)!
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So im running ICS now 4.0.3 is that going to be ok? Thanks!

Yes! This guide is best for you.

Can i install JB 4.2 with cwm or not?
Inviato dal mio A500 con Tapatalk 2

bixio2 said:
Can i install JB 4.2 with cwm or not?
Inviato dal mio A500 con Tapatalk 2
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You can't install any ROM without CWM. So every ROM you must install via CWM.

so after doing all this i will be able to install TWRP and update it right?
Never Mind the ROM i want says to stick with TWRP 2.1.3

danielt14 said:
so after doing all this i will be able to install TWRP and update it right?
Never Mind the ROM i want says to stick with TWRP 2.1.3
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If you complete this guide you will have root and installed CWM.
Sent from my U8800 running AOSP 4.0.4

I Think I Got it Fixed there was a little confusion but i think im good now Thanks!

"7.3 Copy it to be on a some paper. But be careful, you must add to top 0."
You're not clear here; do I add a 0 at the beginning or the end of the CPU-ID?
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N/m, a quick search elsewhere tells me to add a zero to the front (beginning) of the number.

bitemark01 said:
"7.3 Copy it to be on a some paper. But be careful, you must add to top 0."
You're not clear here; do I add a 0 at the beginning or the end of the CPU-ID?
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N/m, a quick search elsewhere tells me to add a zero to the front (beginning) of the number.
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Thanks.
You must add 0 to front.

I was able to root my device using the above methods, but could not install CWM.
After a lot of reading, it sounds like this is because I updated my device to Ice Cream Sandwich via OTA ("over-the-air," meaning from Acer directly).
I was able to get it to work by using the tool here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675939
Best of luck to all else!

Hi.
I was reading your tutorial, and i must say that it is very detaild. Very nice and thank you.
Now i'm intrested before i start:
- I have i A500 with FLEXREAPER R12.5, Android version 4.0.3
- Do i need to format SD card before i proceed or i can just start with your instructions ?
When i finish will i be able to install THIS
Thank You

Great sign that more users are willing to contribute to the just cause of our a500's!
However, please remember to give proper credit / thanks to those who have made the tools necessary (i.e. blackthund3r, gersma, etc... ) and the unlocked ICS bootloader ( Skrilax_CZ).
Sent from my A500 using xda app-developers app

mixednuts said:
Great sign that more users are willing to contribute to the just cause of our a500's!
However, please remember to give proper credit / thanks to those who have made the tools necessary (i.e. blackthund3r, gersma, etc... ) and the unlocked ICS bootloader ( Skrilax_CZ).
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^^^ and that's a BIG +1 from me!
You can't just go redistributing somebody's work, without giving credit to the people who developed it.
Check your PM Mate.
MD

Nice post! Glad people are still making use of my projects download stats are pretty useless because of reuploads but I have a pretty good idea of usage and, for ICS Root at least, without reuploads considered, according to Dev-Host, is nearly 10,000 for v7.1.1 alone. I'm absolutely amazed at the uptake. Thanks so much guys! Flash tool v0.4 is at about 5500 on d-h.st
Sorry I haven't been around much recently. GCSEs are taking over my life (rightly so). At least, that's what my parents think
EDIT: Can I request that the links be changed to the latest versions of the tool? ICS Root is onto v7.1.1 and you linked to 2.0.1.0 lol
There's huge fixes in it haha. Plus, the included version of A500Manager is old. The new one gets your CPUID and SBK using a combination of the internet and ADB
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Do i have to flash acustom rom or i can use the stock rom ???

Gaara_88 said:
Do i have to flash acustom rom or i can use the stock rom ???
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This guide is for the stock ROM

blackthund3r said:
This guide is for the stock ROM
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Glad to see the old method still works for some folks. :good:
But, some of you may have to use the other methods. Remember this. The 500/501 can be a bit touchy at times.
But at this time, I will have to close this thread, the reason,
Nowhere does the OP give any thanks for the products used. In fact, OP has not responded to my PM.
XDA has a policy about this.
MD

[Q] Root Galaxy tab 4 SM-T533. Is it possible?

Hi guys!
I'm getting crazy about how to get my Galaxy tab 4 SM-T533 rooted.
Is it possible?
Thz a lot!

Hi guys!
I will use this thread - begging for help!!!
Looks like I messed something up trying to root my TAB 4 10.1 SM-T533, after restart I got following message:
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit: recovery
The only thing I can do is to come back to download mode and nothing else.
Please guide me to the solution! Can I repair that?

AnZo666 said:
Hi guys!
I will use this thread - begging for help!!!
Looks like I messed something up trying to root my TAB 4 10.1 SM-T533, after restart I got following message:
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit: recovery
The only thing I can do is to come back to download mode and nothing else.
Please guide me to the solution! Can I repair that?
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Go to this thread download the firmware file with your tablet's model number, flash it through Odin with your tablet in download mode.

BIG thanks @thisisapoorusernamechoice
Just made my Tab alive again!

yes you can root the device
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Yes u can root the device

datwoelfi said:
yes you can root the device
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Yes u can root the device
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AFAIK, it is not (yet) possible to root this device...
i have not yet tested using kingroot, which from what i've read, has been working for some new SM-T5xx devices, which are not in the support list (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461)
If anyone can root this one, please post how you've done it.
EDIT: It's now confirmed that kingroot can root this device!
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works for SM T533 Thanks a million for this app! I just installed the APK on my Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 64 bit edition (SM T533) and now I have rooted my tablet!
Most root apps I want work as usual, only installing SuperSU does not work (it cannot update the su binary). But then again, the KingUser app already has the SuperSU functionality.
Just remember to reboot the tablet after rooting, else you get frequent pop-ups of KingRoot crashing.
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Hi.
I tried kingroot but it didn't worked for me, always root failed with error code.
Is there any other way that's proven to work?
I cannot find any valid option, Oneclickroot doesn't work either ?.
Thanks

vmbb said:
Hi.
I tried kingroot but it didn't worked for me, always root failed with error code.
Is there any other way that's proven to work?
I cannot find any valid option, Oneclickroot doesn't work either ?.
Thanks
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Me 2 !!!
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AnZo666 said:
BIG thanks @thisisapoorusernamechoice
Just made my Tab alive again!
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Did you get root ? If so, how?
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Keeper said:
EDIT: It's now confirmed that kingroot can root this device!
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Questions.... Who and how?
Thnx for redding, Henrov
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Kingroot works. I've just rooted my SM-T533 again, after a full factory reset.
The latest version of firmware dated 08-07-2015 (T533XXU1AOG1) does not work with any of Kingroot versions.
Just make sure you have kingroot 4.5 and (this is important), a firmware with a date of 20-04-2015 or lower (e.g.: T533XXU1AOD3). You can find them all in here. (Follow this procedures on how to install an older / official samsung firmware via ODIN)

Keeper said:
Kingroot works. I've just rooted my SM-T533 again, after a full factory reset.
The latest version of firmware dated 08-07-2015 (T533XXU1AOG1) does not work with any of Kingroot versions.
Just make sure you have kingroot 4.5 and (this is important), a firmware with a date of 20-04-2015 or lower (e.g.: T533XXU1AOD3). You can find them all in here. (Follow this procedures on how to install an older / official samsung firmware via ODIN)
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You are so great! :good::good::good: That worked like a charm! What I am wondering though.... Will I lose root if I upgrade?
Thanx! Henrov
Edit: yes, root is lost. ;(

henro said:
You are so great! :good::good::good: That worked like a charm! What I am wondering though.... Will I lose root if I upgrade?
Thanx! Henrov
Edit: yes, root is lost. ;(
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Unfortunately yes.

Hi.
Thanks Keeper, it worked!
Best regards

Yes, already working with Kingroot.
Any idea on how to install CWM or TWRP?

hello,
unfortunately T530 is no more available in shops
t533 is still in 4.4.4, root not possible with latest versions of firmware, no LL expectation
so I'll wait before buying

It has been announced it will receive lollipop in September.

myheroduane said:
It has been announced it will receive lollipop in September.
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Can You provide information source? I can't find any information about Lollipop on SM-T533.

dzintarsb said:
Can You provide information source? I can't find any information about Lollipop on SM-T533.
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yes also interested, I must buy before end 2015 but only a followed and rootable tablet
so waiting for news on this forum

ok available http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/56201/T533XXU1BOI3_T533OXA1BOI3_PHE/
but no root or recovery before months...

daktary said:
ok available http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/56201/T533XXU1BOI3_T533OXA1BOI3_PHE/
but no root or recovery before months...
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Hi daktary,
I am in the same situation (and it sucks)
Lollipop 5.1.1 is available but cannot be rooted
No TWRP/CWM so no Blisspop/Cyanogen rom possible
:crying:
Hans