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OK i know that someone has posted an extensive post on update; however, in reading this post i have gotten very confused.
I am a windows tech and am use to seeing WinXP to Vista update click here.
Can some please give the steps I need to follow so that i can update to the latest version of Honeycomb for this Tablet.
I have ver: Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2 so i update to_______________
then from that to the latest____________
I need the hand holding...thanks
lded21 said:
OK i know that someone has posted an extensive post on update; however, in reading this post i have gotten very confused.
I am a windows tech and am use to seeing WinXP to Vista update click here.
Can some please give the steps I need to follow so that i can update to the latest version of Honeycomb for this Tablet.
I have ver: Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2 so i update to Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.13_COM_GEN2
then from that to the latest Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2
I need the hand holding...thanks
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Here's the info you need:
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2
3.2 update continue
Ok so i unzip and put on external SD card - do the power-Volup button and it will update - will this totally undo my system - or will it simply update the tablet without any other changes.....never did manual update - but waiting for the lottery update of Acer is irritating.
Maybe after a bit i won't be so skittish but being Windows person you can understand.
The update will only update your system, you will lose root if you have it, and your files, configurations and apps remains intact.
Yes, you have to put the update.zip file in your external_sd and use Power Vol- to flash it.
lded21 said:
Ok so i unzip and put on external SD card - do the power-Volup button and it will update - will this totally undo my system - or will it simply update the tablet without any other changes.....never did manual update - but waiting for the lottery update of Acer is irritating.
Maybe after a bit i won't be so skittish but being Windows person you can understand.
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It will not wipe out your data, it will unroot you device. Everything else should (should) be intact. Always backup your data first anyway.
Many Thanks
Thanks again for your help - I hope i get this Linux stuff fast..........
I have the .13 GEN2 in the US. Tried using the GEN2 update to 3.2 by placing the update.zip on my sdcard and updating with stock recovery. I get the android symbol with gears turning for a couple seconds, then I get the triangle/exclamation. I am completely stock. Any idea what could be wrong?
adamjt said:
I have the .13 GEN2 in the US. Tried using the GEN2 update to 3.2 by placing the update.zip on my sdcard and updating with stock recovery. I get the android symbol with gears turning for a couple seconds, then I get the triangle/exclamation. I am completely stock. Any idea what could be wrong?
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Check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18004585&postcount=32
Okay guys. I've searched and searched and found nothing, almost found something but wasn't definitive enough, and wasn't going to risk bricking my device.
Acer Iconia A500 Wifi Version
Current OS Version: HC 3.0.1
FLEX Version: 04_COM_GEN1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3
Build Number: ACER_A500_1.145.04_COM_GEN1
Now, notice I only bought this end of December-ish 2011 but this device has been out for quite some time. I don't know what is going on with Acer right now but this thing will not update through the system update no matter how many times I click on it. (tap on it you know what I mean)
Now, I wanted to do it manually, since I was able to do so on my Nexus S with ICS. But there are so many version out there and most of those forums say that if you don't use the correct region you'll brick your device.
Also, I searched my build number and only 1 person on 1 forum here on XDA Devs had the same build number and even then was only saying it to share. I cannot find anything regarding this build number, or what build to use to upgrade to 3.2.1, or all the way up to even if it takes multiple updates.
I know that Acer A500s are supposed to be getting ICS 4.0 sometime this month in Jan, but I'd like to be able to be updated to 3.2 at least while I'm here.
NOTE: I DO NOT WANT TO ROOT ANYTHING (That is not what she said)
Can someone take a look at my build number and current versions and what not, and please point me in a direction to get this thing upgrade to 3.2?
Thanks. A lot. In advanced. And stuff.
-B00mer
I'm actually facing the same problem too. Same build number, and no updates found. I checked Acer's website and say a document for updating to 3.2. The document mentions certain build numbers from different countries that are eligible for an update, and ours is not in the list. I wonder what Acer is up to?
Does it download the update?
mrtoken said:
Does it download the update?
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It won't even see any of the updates. It just keeps saying "No Update: Your device is up to date."
Did a bit of googling for you
Someone had the same problem until they used the acer registration widget and waited a couple of days.
will keep looking
mrtoken said:
Did a bit of googling for you
Someone had the same problem until they used the acer registration widget and waited a couple of days.
will keep looking
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Hey mate,
Thanks for doing that. However I've used that widget and registered when I got it and its been 2 weeks now. I guess I wasn't able to find that on google mostly because I've been looking under the assumption that because this is an android OS there would be a more technical way of updating the device. Lol.
Not giving up though.
b00mtastik said:
Hey mate,
Thanks for doing that. However I've used that widget and registered when I got it and its been 2 weeks now. I guess I wasn't able to find that on google mostly because I've been looking under the assumption that because this is an android OS there would be a more technical way of updating the device. Lol.
Not giving up though.
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Some people are reporting that updates come in waves, I know the latest update is doing the rounds now so you might have to wait till that has finished and then you might get a catch up one.
I would just give acer nz a call and ask them
Try and get a date for ICS as well
mrtoken said:
Some people are reporting that updates come in waves, I know the latest update is doing the rounds now so you might have to wait till that has finished and then you might get a catch up one.
I would just give acer nz a call and ask them
Try and get a date for ICS as well
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Would the update mean much to me since I am still on 3.0.1? I cant even get any of the other ones to even get to the latest update.
If I get a date for ICS, ill be sure to post it.
Just root it, then update. After that you can install a none rooted updated 3.2.1 stock rom
Hi b00mtastik,
I had the same problem with an iconia a couple of days ago. I tried different things and managed to fix it.
I'll try to give you step by step how to fix it (not sure if it will work for you).
I thought that the people from the shop i got the tablet played with it and put some custom rom and so i tried to get it to stock.
I used stuff from this thread.
1. You have to root your tablet - Click here
2. You have to install Clockwork Recovery.
- install from market "Acer Recovery"
- run it and give it root permission
- choose ClockworkMod Recovery rev1.3.4 by thor2002ro
- click Install Recovery Image
3. Download this. It is a backup made with clockworkmod. It will give you an android with version 1.139.02. In the zip is also a update.zip which will update your 1.139.02 to 1.139.05.
4. unzip it and put it on your external sd card (if you do not have one, find one, you need ~ 500 mb free)
5. put the files directly on sd card (e.g. update.zip goes to root, clockworkmod folder goes to root)
6. After that you have to boot in recovery.
- power device off
- keep VOL- button pressed and press and hold power button. Keep holding both button until you get to the menu.
7. Navigate using volume keys and enter a menu using the power button.
8. Navigate to backup/restore and then full backup and full restore (might be a little different). You choose full restore and navigate to restore a backup made on 25.06.
9. Wait until it is done.
10. Reboot and wait for the tablet to boot.
11. Open Acer Recovery and choose to install Stock USA recovery image. install.
12. Again you have to boot in recovery.
- power device off
- keep VOL- button pressed and press and hold power button. Keep holding both button until you see the update installing (An android robot).
13. After the update installs and the tablet boots check for updates.
This has worked for me. I did try other stuff but with no success.
I hope it was helpful for you and you can fix your device.
What you are most likely running into is ACER has not released an OTA for your region. What people are telling you might not be what you want. For example, if someone in the USA is telling you to flash or update, they are often referring to experiences that relate to the USA. NZ might have a different configuration, digital rights, contracts, language, etc etc that ACER just hasn't upgraded yet. Or might not ever upgrade.
If you are totally stock and have never rooted, then CALL ACER TECH SUPPORT and get the correct answer for you make and model for your country. If not, then following directions here might void your warranty. So, just give them a call and see what they tell you first. Then let us know what your find out.
TD
Of course you should first make sure there IS a higher version in your region. And rooting will void warranty.
Although as I spoke with Acer Support about the tablet mentioned in my post, they told me that 3.0.1 is the newest version, which is not true since I have two other a500 tablets both up to 3.2.
Just shared what did it for me.
Hope you can fix your problem the easy way.
Current for NZ is
3.2.1
Kernel version 2.6.36.3+
Build Acer_A500_7.014.15_Com_gen1
Is your current firmware stable? Is everything working OK?
New Zealand and Australia are typically the first countries to get the updates. But they are rolled out by google due to some number to do with your tablet. I'm in the south island and have had 3.2 for quite a while. When I brought my father an A500, it took about a week before the update was available for it. basically if you have any problems just go to the acer ANZ facebook fanpage, one of their acer people are always very good there with question. firmware is stable, and android 4 is meant to be released to NZ/Aussie shortly.
i forgot to mention before you get the big android updates there is a smaller update, i can't remember the size of it, but your tablet has to take that update before it will take the 3.1 or 3.2 update, cannot remember if you need 3.1 before 3.2
I know for a fact that NZ/AUS are supposed to be at 3.2 atleast, as I've seen some of the store A500's with 3.2 running. Also, Acer states NZ/AUS are supposed to be getting ICS 4.0 by the end of Jan.
I'm hoping this will be very soon. I'm thinking that they might have removed the updates from their servers for 3.1 and 3.2 and 3.2.1 and my tablet will just get a OTA for 4.0.
I'm hoping not to have to root anything, but I suppose that'll depend on my patience by the end of this month. Lol.
I should be able to update manually to 3.2 I know this much, but I can't seem to write to my SD Card which is why the manual updating via boot is not working, because it won't let me write to external_sd.
If someone can at least give me ideas on external_sd and write permissions for it WITHOUT rooting. Would be helpful.
Mean while I shall try and get a hold of support and see what they say.
-b00mer
b00mtastik said:
I know for a fact that NZ/AUS are supposed to be at 3.2 atleast, as I've seen some of the store A500's with 3.2 running. Also, Acer states NZ/AUS are supposed to be getting ICS 4.0 by the end of Jan.
I'm hoping this will be very soon. I'm thinking that they might have removed the updates from their servers for 3.1 and 3.2 and 3.2.1 and my tablet will just get a OTA for 4.0.
I'm hoping not to have to root anything, but I suppose that'll depend on my patience by the end of this month. Lol.
I should be able to update manually to 3.2 I know this much, but I can't seem to write to my SD Card which is why the manual updating via boot is not working, because it won't let me write to external_sd.
If someone can at least give me ideas on external_sd and write permissions for it WITHOUT rooting. Would be helpful.
Mean while I shall try and get a hold of support and see what they say.
-b00mer
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Download the 3.2.x you want on your PC and put the sdcard in your PC, copy the file to the sdcard on your PC. Now take the sdcard out of the PC and put it into your tablet. Works every time.
Lastly, if you're still under warranty, why not just call ACER for help?
timmyDean said:
Download the 3.2.x you want on your PC and put the sdcard in your PC, copy the file to the sdcard on your PC. Now take the sdcard out of the PC and put it into your tablet. Works every time.
Lastly, if you're still under warranty, why not just call ACER for help?
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The last thing I want to do is give it back to them and wait for about 2 weeks for the retail store to get their asses into gear and send it off, then wait another week for Acer to do fix things, which should just not have happened in the first place.
I've tried the idea you gave me mate. I took out the SD Card, and used an old phone that allowed me to access it as a Mass Storage Device because I didn't have a card reader, and formatted it both to FAT first then FAT32 and still no go. The tablet just cannot seem to be recognizing that it even has an External SD Card in it.
Its looking more and more like I'm going to HAVE to go in and get it sorted somehow. Thanks everyone for your input and help. I've also contacted Acer Support. Lets see what they have to say, which I will post here. I'll also fiercely be practicing my Google-Fu to see what else I can find.
-b00mer
I would suggest that you wait for the ICS to start coming out, I can let you know when I get it.
They may have removed the 3.1 and 3.2 from the OTA update sever to get ready for ICS.
If you don't have ICS in a week after it rolls then I would be taking it back to the retailer and telling them that it does not update, they will send it away to get it loaded etc.
mrtoken said:
I would suggest that you wait for the ICS to start coming out, I can let you know when I get it.
They may have removed the 3.1 and 3.2 from the OTA update sever to get ready for ICS.
If you don't have ICS in a week after it rolls then I would be taking it back to the retailer and telling them that it does not update, they will send it away to get it loaded etc.
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Its kind of the only choice I have while I'm unable to do anything else.
Thanks mate, that'll be good to know. And yeah, I was thinking they removed it from their servers to get it ready, but I'm hoping they don't cut it out and stop it either like they did with Nexus S. I had to manually update that as well, but that worked seemlessly, while I was JUST getting drunk, during a party. You know something is good when you can do that.
I'm dreading letting it go away, but if they can load it up, I technically should be able to getting it loaded somehow as well?
-b00mer
So first of all my tablet is brand new and not rooted and I don't want to root it.
When I got it I could update it instantly from 3.0.whateverwastheversionatthetime to android 3.2 (build 7.006.01_COM_GEN1) but it won't go from there to 3.2.1 which I hear is available for my location (France) The update tool tells me that my firmware is up to date.
I've tried a factory reset as advised by Acer customer care services but it wouldn't change. Also no matter what I do (empty cache etc.) the market won't update to Google Play Store and I think the two issues are related.
So I have two (or rather 3) questions:
1) Does anyone know a way around to force the update? (I doubt it's possible but hey "l'espoir fait vivre")
2) If not can I install a stock ROM without root and NOT compromise the warranty?
3) Where can I get such a ROM? I have searched here and here but 3.2.1 is not on the first thread and the links on the second thread are broken, plus I want to make sure that the ROM is the proper one for my region and that comes the ICS OTA update I will have no troubles doing the update.
Thanks in advance to those who will answer.
lunaticwraith said:
So I have two (or rather 3) questions:
1) Does anyone know a way around to force the update? (I doubt it's possible but hey "l'espoir fait vivre")
2) If not can I install a stock ROM without root and NOT compromise the warranty?
3) Where can I get such a ROM? I have searched here and here but 3.2.1 is not on the first thread and the links on the second thread are broken, plus I want to make sure that the ROM is the proper one for my region and that comes the ICS OTA update I will have no troubles doing the update.
Thanks in advance to those who will answer.
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1) No you cannot force an OTA
2) It depends - others have reported returning there acer with no probs -, i think someone has even returned it rooted and been ok. These things are fairly bulletproof, and really hard to 'brick'. As long as you can read, follow a few steps you shouldnt have any probs. The worse thing you can do is try 2 or 3 different methods all at once because something isnt working right. You're best to pick one and stick with it, if you have probs ask for help in the thread you got the rom from or start your own like you have here
3) The update.zip method from the first link you posted "should" work. Did you "decrypt" the file you downloaded before extracting the update.zip??
You could try timmyDeans v4 method- it will install a stock 3.2.1, it is rooted but you can remove root using the tools he provides. Beware though this will wipe all data so backup anything essential.
The update.zip method will leave your data and settings intact
As always the choice is yours, there are some really excellent custom roms out there - I enjoy the best of both worlds with a backup of my trusty stock 3.2.1, I flash to my hearts content knowing I can always go back to it when the OTA update is out!!! Oh the joys of root priveleges
Thanks for your input, I'll make sure to try all this when I get back from work. I've a few additional questions:
1) If I install a custom rom, will the OTA work from this ROM or, comes the OTA, will I have to restore my actual Stock rom and then proceed with the OTA?
2) I haven't tried the rom on the first link I gave because it is modified and I was searching for the original, pristine, untouched stock ROM for 3.2.1
I've seen such roms around here on xda for 3.2 but none for 3.2.1, if anyone stumbles upon one please let me know.
3) Since I'm still looking for a pristine ROM before trying anything else, I have a friend whose tablet (same brand and model) safely updated to 3.2.1, is there a way to make a rom from is gear? If yes, how to?
4) (related to 3) how can I backup my actual ROM, do I have to be a root user to do so?
THX again!
lunaticwraith said:
Thanks for your input, I'll make sure to try all this when I get back from work. I've a few additional questions:
1) If I install a custom rom, will the OTA work from this ROM or, comes the OTA, will I have to restore my actual Stock rom and then proceed with the OTA?
2) I haven't tried the rom on the first link I gave because it is modified and I was searching for the original, pristine, untouched stock ROM for 3.2.1
I've seen such roms around here on xda for 3.2 but none for 3.2.1, if anyone stumbles upon one please let me know.
3) Since I'm still looking for a pristine ROM before trying anything else, I have a friend whose tablet (same brand and model) safely updated to 3.2.1, is there a way to make a rom from is gear? If yes, how to?
4) (related to 3) how can I backup my actual ROM, do I have to be a root user to do so?
THX again!
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1. Typically, most people do not take OTA's when running a custom rom, as basically the OTA installs a totally fresh factory Rom. This is true with the 3.2.1 update, which contains a new bootloader. Usually, this means you lose root, and Recovery, then stuck with downgrading to get these things back.
Timmy Deans root tool supposedly maintains a back door method, which s supposed to protect root, in case of an OTA. No, I haven't used this method, as I run my own 501 roms.
2. Vache has a thread "full package and updates" in the 500 Dev forum. There are several factory Roms and Updates. You'll have to look. Chances are, he may not have the specific Com Gen version you want, but probably one close enough.
3. If your friend can get adb running, you can pull a "system dump", which will dump all files/folders in the system folder. The boot.img would be nice to get, but you can probably use the current one you have. Unfortunately, he already rebooted, so you probably can't get the original full update file. If he's rooted, you can use an app called Rom Factory, to get most of what you need. It's always a good time to become familiar with ADB.
4. Well, you can back it up internally, but it's sort of useless if you can't get into your OS You will need to Root, and install a custom recovery to keep your backup externally.
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2. Vache has a thread "full package and updates" in the 500 Dev forum. There are several factory Roms and Updates. You'll have to look. Chances are, he may not have the specific Com Gen version you want, but probably one close enough.
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ok, as Moscow has pointed out, in vaches thread not all roms are listed. My stock roms (1.016.01 and 1.139.04) for instance weren't - so I spent the last hour or two trying the "EUU gen1" listed at the bottom of the page. Well, it actually worked!! It gave me an OTA to 1.139.04 straight away. After that installed i got the 4.010.40 to 3.2 and then the next 2 for 3.2.1 - 7.006.03 and 7.014.15. So its given me the correct updates for my country AND kept my data and settings too.
SO, since you're on a Gen1 Rom this should work for you too, but still no gaurantee you will get the OTA to 3.2.1, no harm in trying though
btw timmydeans method is a gen2 rom so you can rule that out...
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just came across this link for an update to stock 3.2.1 build 7.014.14 here - orignal thread here but you need cwm to install it....
unless you can make it into an update.zip???
but thats way outta my league,
moscow may be able to suggest something though
Thank you very much, your answers help a lot! Just a few precisions and I'll stop being a pain in the ass!
1. Typically, most people do not take OTA's when running a custom rom, as basically the OTA installs a totally fresh factory Rom. This is true with the 3.2.1 update, which contains a new bootloader. Usually, this means you lose root, and Recovery, then stuck with downgrading to get these things back.
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==> @ Moscow, when you say "lose recovery" does it mean I lose the green thingy with gears when I start with volume down and power pressed/ and when I reset to factory settings?
==> @dibb_nz your method is the closest to what I'm looking for, I also hope it will give me the correct updates for my country and since Vache is a fellow countryman it might just be ok.
Anyways thanks again, I'll give a thorough look to all of your solutions and try and do a few things tomorrow afternoon. I'll keep you posted in case this thread interests anyone else.
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==> @ Moscow, when you say "lose recovery" does it mean I lose the green thingy with gears when I start with volume down and power pressed/ and when I reset to factory settings?
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No, what I meant to say, is when you run a rooted "custom" Rom, and use a "custom" recovery such as RA Recovery or CWM, getting an OTA update, usually wipes that out, and installs the factory bootloader. Your factory recovery....cough cough.... will still be there.
If you are only concerned about stock factory, then don't worry about it. You;re ok. Your factory/stock recovery will be just fine
The reason we root and install custom recoveries, is so we can do 3 primary things.
1. Flash a custom rom
2. Create a complete system backup to our external SD card.
3. Get rid of pre-installed useless apps.
There are other things we can do with it, but these are the primary reasons.
When you have a default factory stock system, the only protection you have, is a factory reset (hope it works), and a couple other methods which require a touch more knowledge.
Anyhow, don't worry about your factory recovery. It's just fine.
1) Just for the sake of knowledge what's the difference between GEN_1 and GEN_2? (and GEN3 and CUS7 and EMEA_TMLP)?
2) @Dibb_nz when you tried with the stock rom from Vache, was it because you encountered the same no FOTA update problem as I did? Or just to try...?
3) Something's still unclear to me after browsing through the forums: If I get an unmodified stock ROM can I flash it with the stock recovery? (so without rooting) Or do I need CWM (so root is needed)
4) What's EUU? (on Vache's thread some roms are listed as EUU)
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1) Just for the sake of knowledge what's the difference between GEN_1 and GEN_2? (and GEN3 and CUS7 and EMEA_TMLP)?
2) @Dibb_nz when you tried with the stock rom from Vache, was it because you encountered the same no FOTA update problem as I did? Or just to try...?
3) Something's still unclear to me after browsing through the forums: If I get an unmodified stock ROM can I flash it with the stock recovery? (so without rooting) Or do I need CWM (so root is needed)
4) What's EUU? (on Vache's thread some roms are listed as EUU)
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1. The Gen's usually signify regional based roms. More specifically language support, sometimes a wifi tweak, and maybe a couple other things. Mostly though, ComGen1's are for the US and probably canada, and offer about 12 different languages. TMPL is for East Europe mostly, with polish as the default language. All roms contain the english language as far as I know.
3. You basically can't install a full rom on an unrooted tablet without CWM or RA Recovery. You will have to run the update (decrypt the file, remove the update.zip)
4. EUU is a pc based install. Plug in the USB, set your tab to APX mode and run the EUU.
If you did the root, and install a custom recovery, then you could run just about all the full roms. Your custom recovery would be overwritten, and you would lose root access. You would have a stock tablet with the version rom you selected.
You can always wait a week or so. Am sure if the update has been pushed to your country, it's just a matter of time till you get it. It's common for the update process for specific roms, to get fully done in 2-3 weeks. It took well over a week just for users in california to mostly start getting updates.
Well the official release date for the ICS FOTA in France is May 3rd, so I'll wait until then but having other options and the know-how to take actions is always a good basis. (plus I'm really not the patient type ^^)
Stupid question but I'm guessing EUU needs root too?
and also APX means rebooting while holding power and volume - right?
lunaticwraith said:
Well the official release date for the ICS FOTA in France is May 3rd, so I'll wait until then but having other options and the know-how to take actions is always a good basis. (plus I'm really not the patient type ^^)
Stupid question but I'm guessing EUU needs root too?
and also APX means rebooting while holding power and volume - right?
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I tried the EUU just to see if it would keep me on my regions OTA upgrade path.
Sometimes you can have probs OTA'ing if you aren't using the rom from your region.
But in this case it gave me the correct OTA's.
APX is Acer Download mode, where the OTA upgrades are flashed - this EUU will do it via your PC. Button push method (power/reset button) not required.
No, the EUU does not need root which is why I tried it out for you
You will need to be on 3.2.1 before you will receive the ICS update
I used this EUU from vaches thread -
EUUs_SBK_Acer_A500_1.016.05_COM_GEN1
late for work will check back later
That's really helpful thanks I'm downloading the same EUU you used and will try it today or tomorrow depending on how much time I have, will keep you posted!
Ok so I did the EUU install and it worked fine, the tablet then allowed me to upgrade to 3.01 and then 3.1 then 3.2 via FOTA without any problem. But once I reached 3.2, the update tool informs me that there's no update available and my gear is up to date
So my guess is Acer France are not pushing the 3.2.1 FOTA update anymore...
Any other explanation?
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Ok so I did the EUU install and it worked fine, the tablet then allowed me to upgrade to 3.01 and then 3.1 then 3.2 via FOTA without any problem. But once I reached 3.2, the update tool informs me that there's no update available and my gear is up to date
So my guess is Acer France are not pushing the 3.2.1 FOTA update anymore...
Any other explanation?
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Glad to hear u got thru the EUU process OK, not so great u still can't ota to 3.2.1
Others have reported similar issues not sure if/how they were ever resolved. As moscow posted earlier,ota,s are not made available to all users in all regions, all at once, so it may be just a matter of waiting for the next "push cycle" to roll round.
At least you know you can always get back to stock if you ever decide to root and go custom There no direct root method for 3.2, just use that same euu to get back to 3.1 and use iconia root and Acer recovery installer from the market and you're ready to flash your rom of choice
Pls post back if u do get the ota - best of luck
rgds Donna
Yeah I was just browsing the XDA forums, contemplating the idea to rollback and root and then installing this
I wonder if it's worth waiting for the OTA... as for what you said about waiting for the next "push cycle" I've been waiting since I got the tablet and the update hasn't come yet, which is strange because the ICS update is due on May 3rd in France and I'd guess they'd have everyone up to date and ready for the update by now!
Rooting seems pretty straightforward and much easier than what it was on my Samsung Galaxy Spica: I found this
, a file called iconiaroot.apk on the sdcard aswell, rebooting your tablet while pushing the volume down button so its starts flashing the buggy honeycomb version.
Then start up the tablet again, rush to the market, download some file manager, with that filemanager explore your sdcard, and install the iconiaroot.apk file, once thats done, rush back to the market and download and install acer recovery installer. At that point you will have CWM (clockworkmod) installed.
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is that all there is to it?
In any case I'll keep you posted just so it can help anyone with the same issue!
alsoe FYI and just for the anecdote: the reason I'm so cautious about everything and scared ****less of rooting is that the tablet is a present from my girlfriend for my 30th birthday, and she'll hang me with my guts if I brick it.
Ok I rooted and flashed the above-mentioned rom and it works! I'm now under 3.2.1!
Thanks to everyone who helped me! When the ICS update comes I will post here to signal how the FOTA went.
Thanks again!
Lol, good onya for taking the plunge! Yeh acer recovery installer is brilliant, along with iconia root, makes the whole process stress free.
Will be interesting to see if you get a notification for ICS OTA with that rom.
Can always flash one of the leaks if u get impatient??
Glad everything's worked out and yr g/f still talking 2 u
rgds Donna
thx! I will post here when/if I get the OTA. and my love life is safe thanksnto iconia root
okay so the ota has been rolling for over a week and a half now and still nothing for me
just wondering if anyone else has received this update? it was a small 17.18MB. not sure exactly what it did. still on 4.2.1 attached is a screen shot.
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kurtis.austin2 said:
just wondering if anyone else has received this update? it was a small 17.18MB. not sure exactly what it did. still on 4.2.1 attached is a screen shot.
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Just checked after reading this and downloading it now ota. It says it for system stability. About to install we'll see.
wonderful, so i'm not dreaming that it just happened. i just got home from a 12 hour day at work, and opened up my tablet and the notification was there waiting for me. don't know where to check on the asus website for change log or anything?
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kurtis.austin2 said:
wonderful, so i'm not dreaming that it just happened. i just got home from a 12 hour day at work, and opened up my tablet and the notification was there waiting for me. don't know where to check on the asus website for change log or anything?
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Yea just installed ok. Haven't gotten into it to if there were much changes yet. Probably nothing immediately noticeable except it reoptimizes the apps on first start up. If looking for log here's the site but doesn't yet look like it was posted and probably won't be for couple days but when does can check here.
http://support.asus.com/download.as...300T&p=28&s=1&os=32&hashedid=8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW
The other things to check is to see if motochopper and other root methods work and if any one loses root we'll have to see if any one with root by motochopper method loses it which tell you truth probably not too much danger in that as it's only a minor update. I'm still waiting to root myself but would like to see what happens? If some one tries to root after the update if any thing changed.
System update failure
I received a notification of an update which I downloaded and told the system to apply. It shut down the system and began the update and then failed with a dead android with a red explanation point and the message update failed.
I rebooted my tablet and got a message that the original configuration was restored.
If anyone has had success in applying the update (US version) please let me know where I can get a valid copy to try. The links to the Asus site seem to point to the old 4.2.1 version.
Thanks.
Who can lay out an update?
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I received a notification of an update which I downloaded and told the system to apply. It shut down the system and began the update and then failed with a dead android with a red explanation point and the message update failed.
I rebooted my tablet and got a message that the original configuration was restored.
If anyone has had success in applying the update (US version) please let me know where I can get a valid copy to try. The links to the Asus site seem to point to the old 4.2.1 version.
Thanks.
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Sorry to hear that but it'll be on asus website it just takes them a couple days to a week or so to post it. Were you rooted by perhapse the motochopper method. There's cases if there are frozen apps and etc and if everythings not back in place as in normal use it would fail. Not sure it always applies but have heard of this. Also not sure if you want to try a factory reset and see if you get a prompt for the update again again works in some cases but not always and if that doesn't work the last thing you can do is if your not unlocked and can still get otas is to downgrade back to 4.1.1 and just go through update process again after it reboot the downgrade.
I wonder if the update addresses some of the issues we have been experiencing, random reboots, bluetooth permissions issue. There are a couple others that were brought up on the CROMI ROM thread.
On a stock firmware no random reboots, it only on CROMI
Updated (europe). All good. I had to do a 'restore root' and reboot twice with Voodoo OTA, to successfully restore root.
I am on the 4.1 style launcher and I noticed the clock font (bottom-right) has changed in this update. Looks bold and condensed now. Obviously this hints to more than just stability changes. Anyone on the 4.2 style launcher? I am curious to see if it has been improved in this update.
ASUS TF300T Firmware Update v10.6.1.15.3
I'm running it now, checked online for release notes before installing but found nothing but this thread so screw it, I just installed.
I'm not rooted as I don't want to void my warranty just yet and I'm cool with the stock rom.
I did switch to stock 4.2 launcher before installing the update to see if any changes there as Evan_ was curious.
Don't like 4.2 launcher myself because of the location of the buttons swap to middle and the ASUS Custom settings bar is odd to me.
Anyways, its running and I'll check back in if I find any changes.
Successful System Update
JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.15.3-20130416
Noticed Time & Date in status bar drop-down. (Don't recall that shown)
Switching back to 4.1 Launcher. (Prefer it as configuration is better, I hate the back button in the middle on 4.2.)
Noticed a Font change for the clock and all the stock ASUS widgets.
Once again tbdawg has been kind enough to provide the new firmware download for those who didn't receive it.
Please see post #234 0f this thread and give him a thanks!
Here is the link for the download. - dlpkgfile_4.2.1_Update2
tobdaryl said:
Once again tbdawg has been kind enough to provide the new firmware download for those who didn't receive it.
Please see post #234 0f this thread and give him a thanks!
Here is the link for the download. - dlpkgfile_4.2.1_Update2
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Thanks for the link. What is the process to manually install this update? I have only done the OTA updates. I am rooted, but otherwise stock.
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Thanks for the link. What is the process to manually install this update? I have only done the OTA updates. I am rooted, but otherwise stock.
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This post courtesy of atzhory
dlpkgfile install manual for unlocked dev
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1803090
Manually update rooted stock
tobdaryl said:
This post courtesy of atzhory
dlpkgfile install manual for unlocked dev
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1803090
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I have placed the update file on a MicroSD card and the tablet just wants to unzip it It shows the zip file then the following:
FOLDER META-INF
FOLDER patch
FOLDER system
blob
At the bottom of the screen there are options to
Cancel Text encoding Extract
I am not sure how to proceed.
Thanks
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I have placed the update file on a MicroSD card and the tablet just wants to unzip it It shows the zip file then the following:
FOLDER META-INF
FOLDER patch
FOLDER system
blob
At the bottom of the screen there are options to
Cancel Text encoding Extract
I am not sure how to proceed.
Thanks
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I'm having trouble myself. This had worked in the past but is failing on this update.
I'll update you when I find the answer. I am feverishly searching.
Alexey71 said:
On a stock firmware no random reboots, it only on CROMI
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No read the Q%A section, a lot of people were complaining about how horrible the OTA update was .
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Sorry to hear that but it'll be on asus website it just takes them a couple days to a week or so to post it. Were you rooted by perhapse the motochopper method. There's cases if there are frozen apps and etc and if everythings not back in place as in normal use it would fail. Not sure it always applies but have heard of this. Also not sure if you want to try a factory reset and see if you get a prompt for the update again again works in some cases but not always and if that doesn't work the last thing you can do is if your not unlocked and can still get otas is to downgrade back to 4.1.1 and just go through update process again after it reboot the downgrade.
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Since I am not unlocked, what is the process to downgrade to 4.1.1? Every attempt to upgrade from the MicroSD have failed, and, yes, I have tried multiple MicroSD cards from 4 GB to 32 GB and had failures in each instance.
Thanks.
tomlogan1 said:
Since I am not unlocked, what is the process to downgrade to 4.1.1? Every attempt to upgrade from the MicroSD have failed, and, yes, I have tried multiple MicroSD cards from 4 GB to 32 GB and had failures in each instance.
Thanks.
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Really no need for sdcard. As long as you downloaded the 10.4.2.20 firmware from asus website in my case I didn't have to rename it. Just download and unzipped once and placed on root internal memory. You can just initiate the update by either inserting or removing the sdcard if it on root of internal. Just to be safe after unzipping once make sure it's name {US_epad-user-10.4.2.20.zip} or depending on firmware version put WW or CN and etc. In place of US. Should pick it right up.
Just to be clear are you trying to upgrade or downgrade?
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aerdely said:
Really no need for sdcard. As long as you downloaded the 10.4.2.20 firmware from asus website in my case I didn't have to rename it. Just download and unzipped once and placed on root internal memory. You can just initiate the update by either inserting or removing the sdcard if it on root of internal. Just to be safe after unzipping once make sure it's name {US_epad-user-10.4.2.20.zip} or depending on firmware version put WW or CN and etc. In place of US. Should pick it right up.
Just to be clear are you trying to upgrade or downgrade?
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I was attempting to get the new OTA upgrade that failed on my tablet. Found out something interesting about this upgrade approach. If I put in an upgrade of the same level like 10.6.x.x and was already at 10.6.x.x the system ignored it. But if I put in 10.4.x.x the system identified it and offered to do a downgrade, but would have erased everything and I wasn't ready to do that, but I may have to do so.
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tobdaryl said:
I'm having trouble myself. This had worked in the past but is failing on this update.
I'll update you when I find the answer. I am feverishly searching.
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I have tried the SD card upgrade method with no luck but found that if I put in a lower level like 10.4.x.x the system saw it as a downgrade and would downgrade the system but would erase all my data, which I was not ready to do, but at least I have a path to should I so select.
hi xda-ders
this is my first post , and i've been re-directed here to ask questions about my acer a501. so i've had my a501 for 20 months, before it suddenly developed the well documented issue of mainboard memory failure which cannot be fixed by software. i returned my a501 to acer nz to be repaired under warranty, and they replaced the mainboard. unfortunately this mainboard was also faulty with no wireless, so i had to return it again for another round of repairs.
i finally got my a501 back on friday, and realised that the mainboard replacement was on android 3.2. previously i had upgraded to android 4.0.3 using the acer iconia tab update app, but this doesn't seem to work anymore.
1. when i do a settings - about tablet - system update check, i get the message "network coverage is currently poor. please move to a location with better coverage to continue." googling this i find that acer no longer does OTA updates and have shut down their servers so i can't do it this way.
2. i called acer nz for support on upgrading to 4.0.3. they directed me to the acer nz support website where apparently i can download the update.zip and install it manually. following the instructions exactly, i can't get this to work and keep ending up with the android robot with a yellow ! icon.
can somebody help me with the steps needing to update android 3.2 to 4.0.3 manually? i've tried searching the web and xda but many of the threads are quite old from 2 years ago when ics was first released. thank you
my tablet info:
model number = A501
android version = 3.2
baseband version = Cust:R3C01 Config:R3S/3 Conf:R3C01 Protocol:R3B01 App:R3C01
kernel version = 2.6.36.3+
build number = Acer_A501_4.031.24_COM_GEN1
Did you try to update with a 2gb micro sd? The standard recovery doesn't recognize "big" micro sd., from what I saw.
One thing: I'm not 100% sure you can update your tablet without updating recovery too. Just in case, retrieve the cpuid of your tablet, it could be helpful if it goes in boot-loop!!
Same request but different scenario
So I have Acer A500 currently running Honeycomb version installed by tool "tdv4_rollback_rom". This tool helps you to get on with valid cwm recovery and rooted honeycomb rom. I assume this brings me to HC bootloader, which is not compatible with any ICS ROM. So if I understand correctly, I will have to upgrade to unlocked V8+ ICS Bootloader and from that point on flash ICS ROM (Lightspeed or Tabooney...). If my understanding is right, I am following correct guides to get unlocked ICS Bootloader on tab using AUTOMATED A500APXFlash tool. Everything goes fine and I do get PASS screen at end. After reboot, I boot in Skrilax V8 bootloader and then boot into recovery to flash ICS ROM. After flashing any ICS ROM, I am expecting my tablet to boot into corresponding ROM but after booting into primary kernel message, I am stuck at boot logo (acer, green droid based on ICS ROM I picked). No matter what I do, I can't pass this splash screen.
So far, I have tried bunch of things,
- tdv4_rollback_rom tool
- Afterota (to flash custom recovery and bootloader)
- APXManager to get unlocked ICS Bootloader V9 on tablet (Automatic and Manual as well). This has ran successfully (PASS message) multiple times, while there were times where it got stuck in second stage of uploading.
- At end, I have tried BabSector, "a501 A.bat" ran successfully, Booted in recovery formatted System (twice), While running "a501 B.bat" (in APX Mode) as following step, I got error message "bootloader status: Bct Write Failed (code: 22) message: nverror:0x42008 (0x6042008) flags: 0"
Anytime, when I am stuck in APX mode (while doing any of the above mentioned steps), I run back to tdv4_roolback_rom tool to get proper recovery and HC rom running on tablet.
So is it partially bricked or I am following some wrong steps?
Any suggestions to fix this issue? Or I should keep HC running on tablet? I am open to run pure ICS stock as well with stock recovery and bootloader, but darn thing won't pass the boot logo.
Thanks
omniastrider said:
Did you try to update with a 2gb micro sd? The standard recovery doesn't recognize "big" micro sd., from what I saw.
One thing: I'm not 100% sure you can update your tablet without updating recovery too. Just in case, retrieve the cpuid of your tablet, it could be helpful if it goes in boot-loop!!
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actually i tried updating with a 1gb microsd but it didn't work. i have 2gb and 16gb cards at hand, but neither of them works so i don't think it's the microsd that is the problem.
how do i update recovery? i'm happy to use other types of recovery if i can get to 4.0.3 but so far all my reading hasn't showed any full factory acer rom that i can flash. :crying:
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actually i tried updating with a 1gb microsd but it didn't work. i have 2gb and 16gb cards at hand, but neither of them works so i don't think it's the microsd that is the problem.
how do i update recovery? i'm happy to use other types of recovery if i can get to 4.0.3 but so far all my reading hasn't showed any full factory acer rom that i can flash. :crying:
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In the old times (a couple of years ago) I managed to update my Acer A500 from 3.2 to 4.0.3 (the leaked one from Acer) without installing another recovery, but maybe for the A501 the things are a little different.
omniastrider said:
In the old times (a couple of years ago) I managed to update my Acer A500 from 3.2 to 4.0.3 (the leaked one from Acer) without installing another recovery, but maybe for the A501 the things are a little different.
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in the old times on my previous tablet, i updated my a501 using the OTA check update app from within the tablet. i assume that is directly from acer, however it seems the servers have been shutdown and therefore i can't use that method anymore. hence why i'm asking if anyone here on xda has the full 4.0.3 that i can use to overwrite 3.2 version.
tildespace said:
in the old times on my previous tablet, i updated my a501 using the OTA check update app from within the tablet. i assume that is directly from acer, however it seems the servers have been shutdown and therefore i can't use that method anymore. hence why i'm asking if anyone here on xda has the full 4.0.3 that i can use to overwrite 3.2 version.
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I know, I know, no more OTA from Acer. Have you taken a look here? There's a leaked ICS rom there...
omniastrider said:
I know, I know, no more OTA from Acer. Have you taken a look here? There's a leaked ICS rom there...
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cool thanks for that link. i have downloaded the ICS rom and opened up the zip file, it doesn't look like a normal update.zip? what does leaked rom mean, not original from acer?
i'm worried that i might brick my tablet since i'm new at this flashing thing.
tildespace said:
cool thanks for that link. i have downloaded the ICS rom and opened up the zip file, it doesn't look like a normal update.zip? what does leaked rom mean, not original from acer?
i'm worried that i might brick my tablet since i'm new at this flashing thing.
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"Leaked" means that it comes from Acer, but it's not official (maybe it was a beta, maybe not, I don't know). From what I read, you only have to follow this flow chart in order to install it. Remember to save your data before flashing, and if you're not sure, don't flash!!