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[Q] Iconia A501 Unbrick??

hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^

Hi Muztaki i think i did the same thing as you do you have any steps to solve the problem / can you point me to where you found how to solve it thanks

muztaki said:
hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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how did you solve your brick phone problem..i have acer a501 that just got stuck on android logo...i've been searching for solution but couldnt find it..i tried full package flashing but it does not work with vol- +power it wont go to flash mode...any suggestion?

i have the same problem, please HELP!

Root on the 500/501 under HC 3.1 can be rooted by installing Iconiaroot.apk. You can search this in the 500 forum and find it quite easily. Note, stay away from the megaupload links
Once rooted, download AcerRecovery from the market. It will install a CWM/RA recovery for your tab. I understand there are more choices now.
If you wish to go to ICS, I would highly advise you check and READ Civato's guide for ICS Bootloader and Recovery. Read it several times. If you want to run ICS, I advise you upgrade your bootloader to ver4+. Procedures are in Civato's thread.
If you have a 500, you have a choice of roms. Civato, Smaury, Taboonay, and EZTerry.
If you have a 501, well, you have mine. And it's a beta release from Acer.
MD

a501 hard reset
muztaki said:
hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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Hay I had the same problem so there us a way to hard reset the tablet is by first make sure that the screen lock tab it down and holding downe the vol+ button and the power button and when you here the tablet vibrate let the power button go but keep holding the volume + button and turn up the screen lock tab that will hard reset the tablet if my English is bad please search "a501 hard reset" on Google
Hope you can fix your tabket

muztaki said:
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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You can use IconiaRoot,apk if you are on HC 3.1. Do a search of the forum and you should be able to find it.
Keep in mind, if you updated to HC 3.2, it's a bit more difficult.
The 500/501 use the exact same procedures. The only difference would be if you installed an a500 ROM. It will install, but you will have no Wifi&GPS.
So when it comes to procedures, they are the same. It's just there are a ton more 500 users, than 501 users, so most of the threads state for the 500.
Any issues, just post a question.
MD

[Q] Can 3.2 Stock Out of the box be rooted and how?

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

[Q] I need help starting off

im new to rooting, I just want to be safe, I'll write my a501s stuff, and i kinda want a pish in the right direction of how to root, and over lock it
Device - Acer a501 (has 3g)
Ver - 3.2.1
Kernel - 2.6.36.3+
Build - Acer_a501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1
I've rooted phones before but I'm still pretty new to this, help is so appreciated

if it helps with updates etc, I live in australia

there is a thread not 4_5 below this one
How to root 3.2
You need to fallow the instructions there then flash a rom from dev forum for the 501.
Thread is by Timmy dean. Next time search there is no curb service here at XDA.
My one free search for you has now been granted
Good luck

erica_renee said:
there is a thread not 4_5 below this one
How to root 3.2
You need to fallow the instructions there then flash a rom from dev forum for the 501.
Thread is by Timmy dean. Next time search there is no curb service here at XDA.
My one free search for you has now been granted
Good luck
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Damn girl, you are ruthless.
Dude, she's messing with you. She runs a stock rom
Check TimmyDeans thread. It should do all things, as he added superuser. Maybe CWM Recovery.
Any questions, just ask

be nice to me. Was just trying to help.Sure my tab is TOTALLY NOT!!!!!!!!!!! STOCK

[Q] Full backup of Acer Iconia A500

Please dear God help me out with this, I am so lost! So I bought an Acer A500 tab, and I want to root it. But before that! I want to save the current firmware and the CWM due to me having a two year warranty on the device, and I'm a afraid if I were to return the device with issues clearly it'll void the warranty since I've rooted the device. So please can anybody help me out? I am in huge need of help!
Thanks in advance!

To help you I need first some information about your tab. First,what android version is installed on your tab? The best backup will be with CWM but then you need root.
Of course you could connect your tab to the PC via USB and copy everything to your HDD. But I think here you need root as well to be able to see the system folders... .
m.

Mkami said:
Please dear God help me out with this, I am so lost! So I bought an Acer A500 tab, and I want to root it. But before that! I want to save the current firmware and the CWM due to me having a two year warranty on the device, and I'm a afraid if I were to return the device with issues clearly it'll void the warranty since I've rooted the device. So please can anybody help me out? I am in huge need of help!
Thanks in advance!
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A paradox.
You can't save your current rom in it's native form unless you root. And you can't save it, unless you install a custom recovery. And even then, you're saving a modified OS that if you restore, will be modified. So a paradox.
So if you want to root, and install roms, you'll just have to suck it up like everybody else
Fortunately, lots of methods to revert back to stock in case needed.
So, you either take the plunge, or stay stock.

Not only that but most Big Box stores dont have a clue and rarely look at it anyway ,unless you tell them its something you did (which would void the warranty) . But for me personally I void warranty within a few hours on everything I get , if its electronic they always take it back , I wouldnt worry about it , run a bunch of stress tests for a couple days if the components are sound ,it will complete them no problem , then root away and have fun!

Thank you all!
Thank you all for your replies! I can honestly say, I can happily root my device without a worry now. But I have a couple of things I'd like to ask, for one. What is a cpu ID? Also say for example I rooted my device and want to revert back to the original OS is that possible or not? Here is my current information.
Android Version
3.0.1
Kernel Version
2.6.36.3-00001-gf991e5d
Build number
Acer_A500_1.016.05_COM_GEN1
That's my current information. IF anybody of you guys call tell me I would like to root my device but with ICS not with Honeycomb since at the moment that's what I currently have. Also I have 2 year warranty.
Cheers! And much appreciation!

First, this is an excellent post about CPUIDs, why you need them, and how to get them posted by dibb_nz ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25429111#post25429111 this will really give some direction on why it's important and how you can get it.
If you want to root an ICS rom I recommend reading this post from Civato on how to upgrade your bootloader to v6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 I recommend the Automated Flashing tools for ease, but the manual version is good if you want to know more about what you're doing on the tablet.
Then pick a ROM, I personally use Flexreaper Extreme, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22964651&postcount=1 but there are several out there to choose from, I recommend putting several on your MicroSD card before you start any portion of the process and that way you have several to choose from, test between them, and don't "over customize" until you make your decision.
Finally, I'll remind to you, as many others will do, BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP!
Good Luck, and most importantly, have fun!
-DB

Deltabear said:
First, this is an excellent post about CPUIDs, why you need them, and how to get them posted by dibb_nz ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25429111#post25429111 this will really give some direction on why it's important and how you can get it.
If you want to root an ICS rom I recommend reading this post from Civato on how to upgrade your bootloader to v6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 I recommend the Automated Flashing tools for ease, but the manual version is good if you want to know more about what you're doing on the tablet.
Then pick a ROM, I personally use Flexreaper Extreme, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22964651&postcount=1 but there are several out there to choose from, I recommend putting several on your MicroSD card before you start any portion of the process and that way you have several to choose from, test between them, and don't "over customize" until you make your decision.
Finally, I'll remind to you, as many others will do, BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP!
Good Luck, and most importantly, have fun!
-DB
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You freaking rock bro! I have a question, since I already have Honeycomb on my Android by default, would I need to root first before I update it to the newer version of the ICS? OR would I just have to manually update it first and then begin the process of rooting the device? I as well admire Flexreaper Extreme. I also noticed there are special mods for the device to change the skin etc...Would you know where I can get the tutorial on that? I know I'm jumping too much, but I'm too darn excited to do this. Hahaha.
Cheers!

Mkami said:
You freaking rock bro!
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Thanks!
Mkami said:
I have a question, since I already have Honeycomb on my Android by default, would I need to root first before I update it to the newer version of the ICS? OR would I just have to manually update it first and then begin the process of rooting the device?
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You should be able to start the process by going through the steps in Civato's post on how to change your Bootloader, make sure you have a ROM on the MicroSD before doing this, and then follow the steps to install the ROM you choose.
Mkami said:
I as well admire Flexreaper Extreme. I also noticed there are special mods for the device to change the skin etc...Would you know where I can get the tutorial on that?
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In the OP for Flexreaper there are discussions about how to install the customizations, Civ wrote a great beginners guide to modding that might help, posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648162
Mkami said:
I know I'm jumping too much, but I'm too darn excited to do this. Hahaha.
Cheers!
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No worries, it's a good thing to be excited about...I enjoy changing ROMs, testing apps, and generally "messing" with my tablet all the time.
Good Luck, Have fun, and don't forget to BACKUP!!
-DB

Deltabear said:
Thanks!
You should be able to start the process by going through the steps in Civato's post on how to change your Bootloader, make sure you have a ROM on the MicroSD before doing this, and then follow the steps to install the ROM you choose.
In the OP for Flexreaper there are discussions about how to install the customizations, Civ wrote a great beginners guide to modding that might help, posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648162
No worries, it's a good thing to be excited about...I enjoy changing ROMs, testing apps, and generally "messing" with my tablet all the time.
Good Luck, Have fun, and don't forget to BACKUP!!
-DB
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Heyyy I finally rooted my iconia! XD Thank you so much for the help! I appreciate it! One thing now....after I booted my device it's stuck on the Acer logo.... :X any solutions?? Sorry again for the trouble!

Mkami said:
Heyyy I finally rooted my iconia! XD Thank you so much for the help! I appreciate it! One thing now....after I booted my device it's stuck on the Acer logo.... :X any solutions?? Sorry again for the trouble!
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Sounds like it didn't install cleanly. Double check the checksum, try redownload, wipe everything and reinstall. If that doesn't work make sure that your bootloader and Rom match.
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Deltabear said:
Sounds like it didn't install cleanly. Double check the checksum, try redownload, wipe everything and reinstall. If that doesn't work make sure that your bootloader and Rom match.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium
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Hi! Thanks for your reply I have successfully rooted my device after hours of research I had to reinstall everything from scratch, unfortunately my build for my tab isn't the same as the the build I had it when I bought it, oh well...So now I have HC 3.0.1
So now I want to flash the device, is that possible? I want to get that ICS look without updating it to the ICS. I was wondering what would you advice me to do? haha, I know I'm asking way too many questions in this single form, I have an excuse for that I'm a noob, hahaha. But seriously your help is very much appreciated!

I will suggest rooting your HC ROM first, then install recovery for example via acer recovery installer. Make a backup then!
After that you can use AFTEROTA to upgrade the bootliader and recovery. When finished install an ICS ROM of your choice. With the help from AFTEROTA you can all ways go back to stock HC version.
m.

[Solved] Thank you every that helped me
Thank you guys for your help and advices! I have successfully updated and rooted, and flashed my device after hours of reading and going through posts, hahaha. Of course I did do a full backup of everything and now I am good to go! Again thanks again guys, much appreciation!
Cheers! Moe Kami!

[Q] Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1...help

Hi, My A500 bricked its self and I sent it for repair. 9 weeks later and it comes back but play market is gone and in its place I have go market in chinese.
Plus 5 apps also in chinese.
Not being able to speak/read chinese I find this mildly anoying.
I have managed to root it using afterota. Many thanks.
Now I'm stuck, should I try to flash a new rom or send it back to acer.? If flashing myself a good guide would be needed.
Here is the info
Android version
4.0.3
Kernel version
2.6.39.4+
Image version
Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.050.00_GC_GEN1
Image P/N
FM.S14A0.01L
Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers.

twistedknickers said:
Hi, My A500 bricked its self and I sent it for repair. 9 weeks later and it comes back but play market is gone and in its place I have go market in chinese.
Plus 5 apps also in chinese.
Not being able to speak/read chinese I find this mildly anoying.
I have managed to root it using afterota. Many thanks.
Now I'm stuck, should I try to flash a new rom or send it back to acer.? If flashing myself a good guide would be needed.
Here is the info
Android version
4.0.3
Kernel version
2.6.39.4+
Image version
Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.050.00_GC_GEN1
Image P/N
FM.S14A0.01L
Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers.
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well i wouldnt want to let acer near it after that! Been a few reports of this happening after 'repair'...
Do you have a custom recovery installed...cwm, twrp etc??
civato has a "Official Acer Stock Roms ICS Rooted" thread check it out. D/L as applicable version and put it on yr ext sd card.
Install via cwm!!!
U do have a custom recovery installed??
If not then you will need to flash the unlocked bootloader
There is a 'tool' to help the process called 'afterOTA'
Personally I prefer the manual method via nvFlash but you'll be fine with afterOTA.
You will need the following:
A PC
A good quality micro usb cable.
The Acer Drivers and adb and fastboot from the android sdk.
Drivers installed correctly
a fully charged or at least 70% battery
the flash itself takes less than 30 seconds
getting set up to do the flash successfully will take al least an hour usually more!!!! some of us have been stuck for days after 'softbricking'- i lie not!!!!!
So take your time read thru the Guides and follow the steps to the letter - good luck

Ok' I'm going in.
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No luck I'm affraid, I've tried everything including all the flash tools. No joy.
It won't work with nvFlash or blackthund3r
Will not boot into recovery. I get the recovery verified failed message.
So now I'm really stuck' looking like acer here I come unless anyone else has any ideas?

trying he alternate root method (blackthund3r)
I'm stuck at stage 2 uploading image. does anyone know how long this should take.
sorry to ask here but i cant post in blackthund3rs topic im a noob

twistedknickers said:
trying he alternate root method (blackthund3r)
I'm stuck at stage 2 uploading image. does anyone know how long this should take.
sorry to ask here but i cant post in blackthund3rs topic im a noob
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d/l timmydeans v4 from cpuid thread. this will reset yr partitions and u should be good to go - you'll end up rooted, cwm on HC 3.2...flash the boootloader from there
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

dibb_nz said:
d/l timmydeans v4 from cpuid thread. this will reset yr partitions and u should be good to go - you'll end up rooted, cwm on HC 3.2...flash the boootloader from there
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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i have looked at that but all the links are dead
you mention that you have a working link in that post, if you could pm or post it that would be great. :laugh: cause im about ready to see just how far i could throw this tab

please disregard my last post, i think ive found it. :good:

*****all fixed*****
Thanks for the advice. Your great !
And thanks to all the other devs and xda.

twistedknickers said:
*****all fixed*****
Thanks for the advice. Your great !
And thanks to all the other devs and xda.
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Fab!! were the links OK in that thread don't know why they wouldn't be, i will check when i get home....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

no none of the links I tried were working.
.................
wow is all I can say, with lots of reading and a lot of help from xda members I now have a smoking A500. !
I've installed [ROM]ICS FLEXREAPER-RELIX-GT/ ICS RE-FLEXxx-ShellSHOCK_AROMA(10-Okt-2012)3GUSB
and I love it.
I live on a small island and my machine was with acer for 9 weeks. They sent it back to me and it was a piece of crap.
2 days and xda's help and now its flying, literally :laugh:.
please keep up the good work