I just got my eee pad back from rma. It appears to be a different device. Where the serial number should be is covered with a white sticker was a serial number starting with B80. Do you think it would be safe to root with razorclaw or otherwise?
Also would it be possible to install a rom like revolver?
And if i did root and install a rom could a bring it back to normal if I need to rma?
Thanks for the help
roflcopterofl said:
I just got my eee pad back from rma. It appears to be a different device. Where the serial number should be is covered with a white sticker was a serial number starting with B80. Do you think it would be safe to root with razorclaw or otherwise?
Also would it be possible to install a rom like revolver?
And if i did root and install a rom could a bring it back to normal if I need to rma?
Thanks for the help
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roflcopterofl said:
I just got my eee pad back from rma. It appears to be a different device. Where the serial number should be is covered with a white sticker was a serial number starting with B80. Do you think it would be safe to root with razorclaw or otherwise?
Also would it be possible to install a rom like revolver?
And if i did root and install a rom could a bring it back to normal if I need to rma?
Thanks for the help
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yeah but i'd be wary..
roflcopterofl said:
I just got my eee pad back from rma. It appears to be a different device. Where the serial number should be is covered with a white sticker was a serial number starting with B80. Do you think it would be safe to root with razorclaw or otherwise?
Also would it be possible to install a rom like revolver?
And if i did root and install a rom could a bring it back to normal if I need to rma?
Thanks for the help
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RazorClaw has nothing to do with build number.
You have to be on .19 firmware for RC to work.
You could also try NachoRoot which work with all firmware up to .21
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
baseballfanz said:
RazorClaw has nothing to do with build number.
You have to be on .19 firmware for RC to work.
You could also try NachoRoot which work with all firmware up to .21
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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i would try nachoroot i just rooted my tf101 five minutes ago, was easy.
mmirgkaz said:
i would try nachoroot i just rooted my tf101 five minutes ago, was easy.
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Yes i've done quite a bit of research and I noticed I'd need to downgrade to .13 then upgrade to .19 with a 101g firmware which might stop you from getting some market apps. I'm alittle lost of what to do after that. If I used nacho root and wanted to install revolver. I'd think I need to install clockwork then add a rom. Is that correct? Does a guide exist on this?
Thanks
roflcopterofl said:
Yes i've done quite a bit of research and I noticed I'd need to downgrade to .13 then upgrade to .19 with a 101g firmware which might stop you from getting some market apps. I'm alittle lost of what to do after that. If I used nacho root and wanted to install revolver. I'd think I need to install clockwork then add a rom. Is that correct? Does a guide exist on this?
Thanks
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Yes try with NachoRoot first. Once you have achieved root, use RecoveryInstaller
to install CWM recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
After that download and put the revolver ROM file on your external sd card.
Use CWM recovery to flash the ROM.
baseballfanz said:
Yes try with NachoRoot first. Once you have achieved root, use RecoveryInstaller
to install CWM recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
After that download and put the revolver ROM file on your external sd card.
Use CWM recovery to flash the ROM.
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Thanks for all the help I'm feeling alittle less nervous about doing this. Could I just ask 3 more quick questions. Is overclocking the cpu (i'm not sure how everyone does it) dangerous in a sense that it could damage it? Also when ICS will I be able to update my revolver when it is released by the revolver dev? And finally if I do decide to go through with this can I remove any traces if I need to send it in for a non-rooting related issue?
Thanks
roflcopterofl said:
Thanks for all the help I'm feeling alittle less nervous about doing this. Could I just ask 3 more quick questions. Is overclocking the cpu (i'm not sure how everyone does it) dangerous in a sense that it could damage it? Also when ICS will I be able to update my revolver when it is released by the revolver dev? And finally if I do decide to go through with this can I remove any traces if I need to send it in for a non-rooting related issue?
Thanks
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no you should be fine as long as you dont go to high i seen other forum members push there tf101 s to 1.5ghz, and thats about as far as i would go my self.
i don't know about revolver as i have not messed with roms/recovery/kernels yet but i would think that the dev would work on a ics release.
yes you can heres a link to an unrooting guide Easy [UNROOT] it show how to install a stock rom and stock recovery.
I ordered my transformer yesterday, it will arrive in 2 days.
I have a question :
1) If I plan to use a custom rom (prime or revolver), do I need to root it first or just install the rom zip?
1a) stock device comes with recovery console, but clock work mod is a modified version with extra features?
1b) from what I understand, stock console accepts only signed zips, while clockworkmod accepts unsigned zips?
2) If I root the stock original rom, will it continue to receive updates? Will root survive them?
I want to have a working tablet ready for ics, with root as a must, I need to backup and restore my apps and exchange them with my Android-ed HTC HD2.
mcbyte_it said:
I ordered my transformer yesterday, it will arrive in 2 days.
I have a question :
1) If I plan to use a custom rom (prime or revolver), do I need to root it first or just install the rom zip?
1a) stock device comes with recovery console, but clock work mod is a modified version with extra features?
1b) from what I understand, stock console accepts only signed zips, while clockworkmod accepts unsigned zips?
2) If I root the stock original rom, will it continue to receive updates? Will root survive them?
I want to have a working tablet ready for ics, with root as a must, I need to backup and restore my apps and exchange them with my Android-ed HTC HD2.
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1a: yes
1b:i don't know if the stock only accepts signed zips but clockwork will accept un signed.
1: i'm pretty sure its stock rom->rooted stock rom->clockwork recovery->custom rom
2: a rooted stock rom will continue getting updates but it might break root, i was told to install OTA root keeper to back up and protect my root.
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No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
thank you so very much for this. Where did you get it? as soon as i get it downloaded Im going to add it to dropbox and post the link here if that is ok with you.
Here is a dropbox link to the file: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26368270/Android/tablet/Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
Where does anyone get anything? Google, where else?
Do whatever you want with the file. If you search the web log enough you'll find it, too.
Hi. I have a question....is it rooted? I would hate to update it and lose root. Thanks. Excuse the question, Im fairly new to the Acer scene (1 week).
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
This is not rooted, it is also bootloader locked. I do not recommend this for you. Try another rom that is 3.2, there are plenty now!
Ty, been waiting for a GEN2 to add to my collection.
Thanks for the heads up. Im running Honeyvillain 1.2 but Im curious about the GEN2, as Im in the US as well. I dont know what the differences are, but so far its working smooth, smoother than any other ROM out there.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
GamezR2EZ said:
No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
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You might want to add this to this thread so Vache can add it to the list?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
elcanela said:
Thanks for the heads up. Im running Honeyvillain 1.2 but Im curious about the GEN2, as Im in the US as well. I dont know what the differences are, but so far its working smooth, smoother than any other ROM out there.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
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Yea I wouldn't worry 2 much about GEN2. If you have a choice, get GEN2. Otherwise it doesnt matter. The differences are mostly system files related to keyboards and databases and such from what I have dissected.
Like spelling color as colour and other oddities.
That and different bloatware, not all the same as the US
kjy2010 said:
You might want to add this to this thread so Vache can add it to the list?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
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He has been PM'd
But I am fairly certain he already had this. Or at least the COM1 version.
Ah, got it. Thanks again.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
thanks alot been waiting on gen2 to start making a new rom
GamezR2EZ said:
Yea I wouldn't worry 2 much about GEN2. If you have a choice, get GEN2. Otherwise it doesnt matter. The differences are mostly system files related to keyboards and databases and such from what I have dissected.
Like spelling color as colour and other oddities.
That and different bloatware, not all the same as the US
He has been PM'd
But I am fairly certain he already had this. Or at least the COM1 version.
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Thanks, it's nice to have one thread where one can find the proper stock ROM for their tab. He had no COM2 HC 3.2 ROMs on the list.
GamezR2EZ said:
Where does anyone get anything? Google, where else?
Do whatever you want with the file. If you search the web log enough you'll find it, too.
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The reason I asked where you got it, is because I have been searching since friday for this. I have been searching google for every keyword I could think of.
bdubble said:
thank you so much. you posting this got my tab unbricked. it was saying boot verified failed at the acer logo, i stupidly tried to downgrade from 3.2. i used this and the stock recovery and it booted. i tried with every stock rom on the forum, but couldnt get the decrypter to work, finally your post saved me having to ship it to acer in texas.
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Vache has a downgrade image to Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 that will work with the new locked bootloader. Root that image then install CWM THEN install a custom rom. That will prevent the boot verification issue!
GamezR2EZ said:
Vache has a downgrade image to Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 that will work with the new locked bootloader. Root that image then install CWM THEN install a custom rom. That will prevent the boot verification issue!
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Thank you for this info. As soon as I get my replacement, I will do this if needed and install your 3.2 rom. I love having root, but want a 3.2 rom that is not from an a501 constantly asking me to install sim card.
hroberts89436 said:
Thank you for this info. As soon as I get my replacement, I will do this if needed and install your 3.2 rom. I love having root, but want a 3.2 rom that is not from an a501 constantly asking me to install sim card.
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That problem can be solved by adding the line "ro.carrier=wifi-only" in the buildprop (you can do this with es file explorer or root explorer) and reboot.
sorry mis post wrong thread
GamezR2EZ said:
No one seems to show GEN2 any love. Its all GEN1 and CUS7. For those that want GEN2 (I live in US), well here you are. A full image for Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2. This is not edited in any way. (This means not rooted). This is probably not going to be useful to the average person. For a modified (but rooted) ROM of this, look here
This is not OTA and can be used without ClockWorkMod (CWM) or any modifications of any kind.
Unzip Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip and place update.zip on the root of your SD card.
I should also mention this is Honeycomb 3.2 for those that don't keep track of the build numbers (and who can blame you?), and this DOES have a locked bootloader. But, nevertheless, and valid source for flashing and other things!
Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZTKEMFF6
Enjoy!
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I live in the us and while I have rooted my a500 I haven't installed a custom rom yet because the few stock roms are gen1. I want to stay as close to stock as possible and would love to have this 7.006.01_com_gen2 with just root and and bootloader fixed. I thought your "clean" rom might work for me but I'd prefer to have just the stock rom with few modifications. Any idea where I might find something like that?
golfgirl606 said:
I live in the us and while I have rooted my a500 I haven't installed a custom rom yet because the few stock roms are gen1. I want to stay as close to stock as possible and would love to have this 7.006.01_com_gen2 with just root and and bootloader fixed. I thought your "clean" rom might work for me but I'd prefer to have just the stock rom with few modifications. Any idea where I might find something like that?
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Check my post at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18146210#post18146210
kekinash said:
Check my post at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18146210#post18146210
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I am using this rom from what I can tell so far its Very Stock Rooted and no issues at all.
Thanks. I installed this over stock slightly modified 3.1 I did wipe /format partitions. Then restored my ti backup.complete secess
Hi there,
I'll be joining you all soon with the A500-08S08u from Best Buy. I've done some research and it seems this item is the best tablet due to added functionality of USBs.
I would also like to know if there are any restrictions as far as changing ROMs/rooting that I should be aware of. I know that the Asus Transformer has 2 models (?) and one cannot be rooted (?). From what I have read so far, the Iconia A500 does not have any such restrictions but I would like to hear from you, the experts.
Thanks!
No restrictions, but...... if your tab comes with 3.1 HC, I advise you to NOT upgrade it to the OTA 3.2. Acer changed the bootloader, and you'll have to go through several steps to root it if you upgrade it.
So if it doesn't have 3.2, then simply use the iconia root apk, and get acerinstaller from the market to flash your custom recovery.
If it has 3.2 already installed, then see the following;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Moscow Desire said:
No restrictions, but...... if your tab comes with 3.1 HC, I advise you to NOT upgrade it to the OTA 3.2. Acer changed the bootloader, and you'll have to go through several steps to root it if you upgrade it.
So if it doesn't have 3.2, then simply use the iconia root apk, and get acerinstaller from the market to flash your custom recovery.
If it has 3.2 already installed, then see the following;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
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Thanks! I assume custom ROMS on 3.2 Honeycomb removed this bootloader and can therefore be loaded safely?
nexus14 said:
Thanks! I assume custom ROMS on 3.2 Honeycomb removed this bootloader and can therefore be loaded safely?
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Bootloader.blob IIRC removed, and pre-rooted are what you'll find in custom ROMs, and Stock pre-rooted ROMs.
I guess I will be joining you guys as well, not till x-mas. lolz, found out that I am getting the acer for x-mas!
kjy2010 said:
Bootloader.blob IIRC removed, and pre-rooted are what you'll find in custom ROMs, and Stock pre-rooted ROMs.
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Thanks for the info. I found out that my particular Best Buy model does contain 3.2 Honeycomb so I will be going to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 to revert back to 3.0.1
The process looks easy but I am unsure which CWM I should install. The latest which is 1.5? or thor2002ro rev1.3.4 from Acer Recovery Installer?
welcome...u have the same reason as me when i buy this tablet...
nexus14 said:
Thanks for the info. I found out that my particular Best Buy model does contain 3.2 Honeycomb so I will be going to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 to revert back to 3.0.1
The process looks easy but I am unsure which CWM I should install. The latest which is 1.5? or thor2002ro rev1.3.4 from Acer Recovery Installer?
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After the rollback, you can use either. Not sure which version the acerRecovery uses, but it should work fine. (I only used it once quite awhile ago)
After getting back up and running with a new rom, just check the recovery version., If it's the older, and you want to, goto www.tegraowners.com and get the newer recovery.
nexus14 said:
Thanks for the info. I found out that my particular Best Buy model does contain 3.2 Honeycomb so I will be going to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 to revert back to 3.0.1
The process looks easy but I am unsure which CWM I should install. The latest which is 1.5? or thor2002ro rev1.3.4 from Acer Recovery Installer?
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Get the latest version of CWM for our tabs at tegraowners.com.
There have been improvements in the scripting, as some people have had some problems when using the recovery portion of CWM on the older versions (like the one that comes with Acer recovery tool is old).
Tale your time when doing the downgrade and follow the instructions step by step, and you should be fine
kjy2010 said:
Get the latest version of CWM for our tabs at tegraowners.com.
There have been improvements in the scripting, as some people have had some problems when using the recovery portion of CWM on the older versions (like the one that comes with Acer recovery tool is old).
Tale your time when doing the downgrade and follow the instructions step by step, and you should be fine
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Thanks. It appears the Acer Recovery Installer comes with an older version but you can put the newer version on the SD card and it should work accordingly. Nifty
edit: I don't have the SDK installed so no ADB functionality-- I will probably use it if everything else fails. I don't even have the tablet yet, but I enjoy preparing for when it does come
nexus14 said:
Thanks. It appears the Acer Recovery Installer comes with an older version but you can put the newer version on the SD card and it should work accordingly. Nifty
edit: I don't have the SDK installed so no ADB functionality-- I will probably use it if everything else fails. I don't even have the tablet yet, but I enjoy preparing for when it does come
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Great thinking. Then you're less likely to be one of the many tools in this forum that will be posting "Help me, I bricked my tab".
I just rec'd the new A500 8Gb version that already has 3.2 installed. So this is not the normal 3.2 OTA, which maybe the same. Don't know how to confirm.
I have read so many posts that appears to be rooting instructions for 3.0 and not for 3.2. I see one Thread that had instructions on how to root a OTA 3.2 but the instructions even says will take 1.5hrs. I have rooted tablets/phones before and i know it doesn't take that long and don't want to lose data.
I don't want to install a custom rom just so i can be rooted. I just want to root this tablet and i don't want to downgrade the bootloader.
Can anyone please point me to the correct thread or simply let me know if rooting is currently out of the question for this scenerio.
im on the same page, just picked up the 3.2 from costco.. A little common sense points me and you in the direction of downgrading to the 3.0.1.. Then bumping up to the rooted 3.2.. its not a one click solution but it makes complete sense..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
im doing it as i write this let you know my success..
Yeah I have read that an option is to downgrade to 3.0, root then go to 3.2. Guess i'm waiting on a short version that will root stock 3.2 and it doesn't make sense to me to go back only to go up versions of rom for this alternative route.
lol its data, not like your trading in your new car for a 87 nova.. Downgrade is for exploit access only as soon as root --> update recovery ---> flash rom you will be right back to 3.2..
:-/
anyways method 2 works.. did it in 15 minutes cause i got distracted..
good luck waiting for ur 1 click
cool, so i guess this is the best solution for now....i'll do the same.
IMPORTANT : Make sure you download the acer recovery installer while still on 3.2 as you WILL have problems accessing android market once you install the UNSTABLE 3.01...
Its pretty hard to hard brick but please , don't take that as a challenge...
The vanishing keyboard ...
ultramag69 said:
IMPORTANT : Make sure you download the acer recovery installer while still on 3.2 as you WILL have problems accessing android market once you install the UNSTABLE 3.01...
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Agree; first hand experience ...
ultramag69 said:
IMPORTANT : Make sure you download the acer recovery installer while still on 3.2 as you WILL have problems accessing android market once you install the UNSTABLE 3.01...
Its pretty hard to hard brick but please , don't take that as a challenge...
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lol wish I had known that when I rooted mine, I was freaking out scouring the interwebs for an apk of it when I downgraded cuz I couldn't use the damn keyboard
sent from my Acer Iconia A500 beast of a tablet via XDA app
I found out the hard way too, got the OTA update of 3.2 installed, then got the acer recovery installer downloaded. Was a colossal waste of time...
Thought I'd let others know, easier than having to stuff around yourself and hoping you can recover...
Thx for the heads up guys, i did install the acer recovery. Now i know why you need it since that 3.0 downgrade is very unstable. I did manage to root, install CWM and flashed a 3.2 rom.
I used this... straight root no downgrade required.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Hi Guy's,
I just bought this tab yesterday and I love it so far ., I just don't like the camera resolution which really sucks compared to other 5MP camera shooter Sphones or tab. Also I get this weird humming/buzzing/kinda pitchy noise when I'm charging my tab with the screen on ,but when it's on standby it just disappears. . Playing 1080p movies sucks too ; kinda choppy .I want to root it, but I search around this forum and couldn't decide which is the best and the easiest way/method to do it.I'm running honeycomb 3.2.1 and does CMW recovery included when I root it? or do i have to install it after?Also I read some threads that I need to make a ROM/files backup but I think it only applies to rooted device right?I saw that ICS+root leak but im kinda hesitant ,they said you may not received future OTA updates? & does it include CMW recovery? Im sorry ist kinda confusing. I hope you guys can give me some tips and advise. Thanks.
First off .. Any modification you do to protected software/rom from acer will likely cause you issues with OTA updates. as far as the noise this has been reported by some people . Some quite bad some only a bit. I would suggest trying to charge it with a different wall plug in your home. maybe another room that is on a different circuit . using a surge protector can also help this. If you bought the tab from a brick and mortar store . You could exchange it very easly.
To know the requirements to root your device you would have to post what rom version you are on.
3.0 - 3.1 you can root with iconia root .. install acer recovery installer then flash recovery from there .Then you can update to one of the latest recoveries from there being cwm or RA .. Ra would be my recommendation
3.2 and above you need to downgrade method to be able to root
Again there are links in this forum and as you say several ways Timmy Deans seem to be the most used .
The above is NOT intended to be a guide on how to do any of the necessary.. but only to confirm what your asking . as your post is very wide open asking alot of information.
Please be specific as to your rom version and what you wish to do . And we can point you in the right direction..
Good luck.. Welcome to forum
Root does not give you CWM recovery - it just gives you root access. You install CWM separately after you root your device. To make backups, you need CWM. Unfortunately you're on 3.2.1 and there's no way to root it and as erica said you need to downgrade first.
erica_renee said:
First off .. Any modification you do to protected software/rom from acer will likely cause you issues with OTA updates. as far as the noise this has been reported by some people . Some quite bad some only a bit. I would suggest trying to charge it with a different wall plug in your home. maybe another room that is on a different circuit . using a surge protector can also help this. If you bought the tab from a brick and mortar store . You could exchange it very easly.
To know the requirements to root your device you would have to post what rom version you are on.
3.0 - 3.1 you can root with iconia root .. install acer recovery installer then flash recovery from there .Then you can update to one of the latest recoveries from there being cwm or RA .. Ra would be my recommendation
3.2 and above you need to downgrade method to be able to root
Again there are links in this forum and as you say several ways Timmy Deans seem to be the most used .
The above is NOT intended to be a guide on how to do any of the necessary.. but only to confirm what your asking . as your post is very wide open asking alot of information.
Please be specific as to your rom version and what you wish to do . And we can point you in the right direction..
Good luck.. Welcome to forum
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Hi Thank you Ms. Erica,
I'm currently looking at possible 3.2.1 root using , Root 3.2.1 V4.7Z; there are instructions that comes with the zip file., I just don't now how to back-up my current ROM . I don't have CMW recovery installed on A500 . So which mean I can't back-up/revert my tab when bad things happen.
What I want is:
1. Root on 3.2.1 which is noob certified( easy)
2.How to download/install CMW reovery before rooting? or after rooting?
3.Preferred Max clock speed which is reliable and usable?
4.App or a tweak that will let me play 1080P videos
5.BEST RATED ROM on A500 (New,Performance,Customization,reliable,no bugs)
6.Ist possible to put a simcard on A500? I think they just put a sticker next to the sd card slot., but i didint removed it .
Thank you.,
drkalo said:
Root does not give you CWM recovery - it just gives you root access. You install CWM separately after you root your device. To make backups, you need CWM. Unfortunately you're on 3.2.1 and there's no way to root it and as erica said you need to downgrade first.
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Umm so where do I find this CMW recovery app? Also does rooting will void my warranty? My tab is still new
thanks.
hatyrei said:
Umm so where do I find this CMW recovery app? Also does rooting will void my warranty? My tab is still new
thanks.
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Most likely it will void your warranty.
Thor's CWM - install and then you can update it easily from tegraowners.com to the latest version
Drelisdee's recovery - you can flash it on top of thor's if you're not confortable with ADB
hatyrei said:
Hi Thank you Ms. Erica,
I'm currently looking at possible 3.2.1 root using , Root 3.2.1 V4.7Z; there are instructions that comes with the zip file., I just don't now how to back-up my current ROM . I don't have CMW recovery installed on A500 . So which mean I can't back-up/revert my tab when bad things happen.
What I want is:
1. Root on 3.2.1 which is noob certified( easy)
2.How to download/install CMW reovery before rooting? or after rooting?
3.Preferred Max clock speed which is reliable and usable?
4.App or a tweak that will let me play 1080P videos
5.BEST RATED ROM on A500 (New,Performance,Customization,reliable,no bugs)
6.Ist possible to put a simcard on A500? I think they just put a sticker next to the sd card slot., but i didint removed it .
Thank you.,
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For questions 1 and 2, I would suggest reading through this sticky. It has other threads that can specifically answer your questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209988
3. I have had clock speeds up to 1.5GHz on my tablet without experiencing any issues, but your mileage may vary.
4. For 1080p, you should read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184002
5. I currently use Taboonay 3.0.1, which works fine for my needs. But because these are custom roms, each one will have their pros and cons. My suggestion is to look through the Android development thread, read the first few messages of each of the rom threads (usually you'll get what the rom has or doesn't have in those) and download one (or more if you like to try things out like I do). Then go into recovery (once you get it installed), make a backup of your current rom, do a factory reset and flash your new rom.
6. No, it is not possible to put a simcard in the A500. From what I read, there are physical components missing on the motherboard to make a simcard work. The A501 is exactly like the A500, but it has a 3G module built in (which accepts simcards).
why not wait till after the Android 4.0 update to root it?
i for one am waiting to root till after the update and hope some dev's will release a 1 click root app for Android 4.0
webjunky said:
why not wait till after the Android 4.0 update to root it?
i for one am waiting to root till after the update and hope some dev's will release a 1 click root app for Android 4.0
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I don't think that's too likely to happen, look at HC3.2 +.... You have to revert back to 3.0 or 3.1 to root your tab...
Also the new bootloader seems to be a real mongrel to go around, if that IS the final bootloader that will be shipped or a red herring to distract devs from the real bootloader which may be harder to crack/circumvent which took a good 3 or 4 days now. It also looks like it could be an incomplete bootloader so who knows what the final monster will be like...
thanks
hi guys thank u for the support & ideas.... Ived managed to root my A500 HC3.2.1 with thors v1.5 CMW i havnet installed any roms yet cuz im kinda scared of bugs....well if u guys can suggest a new rom that is bugless & fun to be a daily driver....then im gonna try it . Also Ived try a camcorder patch that will let us record 1080P on rear camera & 720p on front, but only the front camera works so i revert to the old 1's. I wish they will come up something like that or a fix maybe. .
1. Brower fix? It fc sometimes
2.any tweak that will make camera less grainy? Other 5mp phones has a better results than ours ;(
3. Im looking for a hard case for my tab but amazon only sells those folio type ;P
Hi guys. Is possible to add acer ring to stock ICS rom, what I recived today.
U need root and apk and a way to change buildprop so no not easily
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Okay, how to root this ROM ? I saw one topic about rooting leaked from, but will it work on this rom?
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CaH9 said:
Okay, how to root this ROM ? I saw one topic about rooting leaked from, but will it work on this rom?
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Insure it will can't tell you cuz I'm still on stock cuzmit needs to be till I send it to Acer I'm sure it will ask on the threadnim sure ppl are or have asked about the new ota
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ader+and+fixing+broken+recovery+in+leaked+ics
This root method works. I used it on the ota ics update.
I even have recovery.
It gives you FULL root.
Make sure you read the instructions carefully.
dincdoes.me said:
U need root and apk and a way to change buildprop so no not easily
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Anyone have the ring 1.0 apk?
My titanium backup won't restore. appears the root is not working as expected.
havoc78 said:
Anyone have the ring 1.0 apk?
My titanium backup won't restore. appears the root is not working as expected.
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I assume you are looking for the de-odexed version.
MD
CaH9 said:
Hi guys. Is possible to add acer ring to stock ICS rom, what I recived today.
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No , you can mod build.prop and you can install the apk but you won't get it to work. It is even present in the framework but again, no it won't work.
That needs to be done in the building process of the rom. One more reason to go custom
Ask MD , it is even a pain to get it working on custom rom. It all got to do with signing the correct apk's before you build the rom.
So don't waist your time or mess up your system it is not going to happen.
civato said:
No , you can mod build.prop and you can install the apk but you won't get it to work. It is even present in the framework but again, no it won't work.
That needs to be done in the building process of the rom. One more reason to go custom
Ask MD , it is even a pain to get it working on custom rom. It all got to do with signing the correct apk's before you build the rom.
So don't waist your time or mess up your system it is not going to happen.
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You got that right
I'd like to know,,,, who the heck invented "signing"???? Need to take them out back for a few lessons......
That's why Civ ain't got no hair left on his head, and why mine is turning grey!!!!
MD
Hi everyone!! Im new to this forum so bare with with me. I recently bought an acer iconia A500 4.0.3 ics (leak). I rooted it with blackthunde, but then I dident like the root sooo I found a utube video that said " unroot all android devices universal", i did what they said, which was" to remove the su files and the remove superuser and then boot" however; superuser did not remove from my devic. I used the root checker to c if it worked and i guess it did because now it saids "not rooted" sooo my question is: how do i get my tablet back to the state when I first bought it? or can i remove the superuser manually? but instead of it saying uninstall it saids "remove all updates". i dont know what to do, please can someone explain how to get it to brandnew and leave no trace of root..... thank you...
First this should be a question by itself.
But I will try and help you out bud.
To get to stock you must find a ROM that is stock then flash it.
If you want absolute stock that is beyond me as I've never looked into it in ics
What ROM are you on now? if you are just rooted just factory data reset and you should be happy where it is at.
If you are trying to sell it let me know!. as any another reason to go to stock I don't know why you would..
I don't understand your post really..
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abarzua21 said:
Hi everyone!! Im new to this forum so bare with with me. I recently bought an acer iconia A500 4.0.3 ics (leak). I rooted it with blackthunde, but then I dident like the root sooo I found a utube video that said " unroot all android devices universal", i did what they said, which was" to remove the su files and the remove superuser and then boot" however; superuser did not remove from my devic. I used the root checker to c if it worked and i guess it did because now it saids "not rooted" sooo my question is: how do i get my tablet back to the state when I first bought it? or can i remove the superuser manually? but instead of it saying uninstall it saids "remove all updates". i dont know what to do, please can someone explain how to get it to brandnew and leave no trace of root..... thank you...
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Well, probably because superuser apk was placed in the /system/app folder and you don't have /system rw permissions anymore.. Can't remove it unless you're rooted with /system RW access.
If you want it really back to stock condition, grab one of the update ICS files from the Dev section, decrypt it, pull the update.zip from it. Copy the update.zip to your ext SD, and boot holding Vol+ and PWR. Should install the update.
Note there are 2 update ICS files, so of one doesn't work, try the other. This will put a stock ICS back on your tab.
If it goes well that is
MD