Is there a way to download JUST the HC bootloader, flash via nvflash, and reboot to recovery? I've looked, but all I've seen is a way to get back to HC bootloader and 3.2.1. I just need the bootloader for a ROM(AOKP).
there is a thread in the DEV Area of this forum. That actually describes all that is known about the boot loader on our Device. There is also tutorial on how to flash. i Would say go follow there work there
I would post a link but its only two clicks away.
Hope this helps
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I read and re-read the development thread for AfterOTA and I found nothing on this problem. I will outlay the steps I took. I downloaded AfterOTA lite v1.7 and connected my tab to it and saved the txt file. (I can list the full output if needed) the Bootloader was as follows:
bootloader: 0.03.0X-HC
Android Build: FLEXREAPER RF1_rv1_Acer_AV041_A500_1.031_033_041.00_CUS_WW_GEN1
I booted into Recovery and found the version number.
My custom recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.0.0(thor2002ro rev1.3.4)
I bought this from a friend and didn't do all the modding myself which I am new to the Iconia a500 (but not new to Rooting, Romming, Recovering) so I am a little in the dark on where to go from here.
I downloaded AfterOTA 1.7 (the Full version) and clicked on the "standard" tab and chose the install "bootloader ICS v 3.14.7 + recovery thor v1.7.3" and clicked the "for 50x"
It shut the tablet down said booting into APX, did the whole thing and at the end it said "complete, you can power down your tablet with the power button and boot back up"
I powered it down it booted up fine but when I reconnected it to afterOTA it dosent read the CPuid (it just says "0") and the bootloader space is blank.
Everything works, I can use it as I normally would but I want to install the new flexreaper and thought I might as well update the Bootloader and recovery to get up to current on everything. Thank you for any help you can give me in understanding what happened and what I may have done wrong. BTW I did disable all antivirus and UAC and rebooted before running AfterOTA.
You're probably ok. You just need to flash a "real" ICS rom like Flexreaper Extreme I would guess.
When you boot your tab, you should see some text in the left corner like "Skirlax_CZ's bootloader version xxxxxx" If you do, then bootloader is probably ok. Boot into your recovery and check your recovery version.
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I dont have anything come up when i boot other than a big white acer logo and then it does two smaller acer white logos side by side. Then it does the android boot animation. I booted into recovery and it is thor v5 not the one i had chosen in afterOTA. I just want to know what to do from here. Should i try again or use another method?
I just dont want to flash an ICS Rom without the ICS bootloader.and is there another way other than afterOTA to check the boot loader version?
york629 said:
I just dont want to flash an ICS Rom without the ICS bootloader.and is there another way other than afterOTA to check the boot loader version?
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Well, after ota didn't work then. You should have seen the txt immediately on boot. (the split acer tells me it's a HC modified ICS kernel in the rom).
You could try manually flashing the bootloader with NVFlash.
My theory, is that you should install the OTA/Full version of ICS. This will install the stock bootloader, then, you can run the after OTA app. Reason being, is that my theory is that the real ICS bootloader creates something the HC BL doesn't. And when you try NVFlashing the unlocked bootloader, it just doesn't take. It's been happening several times recently.
Is there a forum guide on installing the OTA/full version of ICS? Would I basically bring it to stock bootloader and ROM then use AfterOTA to flash the new bootloader and recovery? Sorry for the n00bish questions, every device seems to use different methods and when I didn't start with the thing until after someone else did the initial stuff I dont want to mess it up, this is a really nice tablet. Thanks for the help, You guys are the best on here.
Yep, you are basically taking it back to stock then using afterOTA to install the new bootloaders but most importantly get root access and a new open recovery...
Is the best way to go stock by using afterOTA? Or should I just try a different method on the forums?
It clearly states on AfterOTA's first post that it does not work on custom roms and only the OTA so yes, download the ota ruu and install it. Then run afterota and you will be able to install a custom rom after that. Or use blackthunders apx tool to update the bootloader.
yes, that was an over sight on my part, I was excited to update everything so easily. where/what is the OTA RUU ? sorry to be a pain but if you could just point me to a forum guide on going completely stock I would appreciate it. I don't see anywhere to get the OTA update.zip file I need to flash, I found this here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878 is this the post I need? and do I need the update or the full package? does it matter if I use the honeycomb full package if I am just going to use afterOTA to install an ICS bootloader and recovery?
Hi! im a new owner of Acer A500 8gb. I want to unlock the bootloader but im not REALLY SURE it is okay for me to follow this guide to unlock my bootloader. My Acer A500 is already rooted and my bootloader is 0.03.12-ICS as shown in Acer Recovery Installer. Btw, the search bar just disappeared so I cant search for tutorials on unlocking/patching bootloader.
Not sure I suppose to follow that guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619913
thank you for taking my time!
You can follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 and use Blackthunder's tool if its ok with you. Or I can tell you one more method:
1. Download After OTA from forum section. Search for it you will find a .zip file of about 103 mb.
2. Download and install the Acer a500 drivers.
3. Attach your tablet to the computer.
4. Unzip After OTA and run it.
5. From standard tab select your desired Bootloader and recovery, you can select any except HC Bootloader for running ICS. Remember to select A50X.
6. Remember if you are having ICS rom its OK, but if you do not have ICS Rom than keep one in your sd card to flash after installing the Bootloader.
7. You might also brick up your tab if anything went wrong so be carefull.
"Thanks to the original developers for the After OTA tool and Guides available."
okay, i already download OTA TOOLS. On standard tab which bootloader and recovery should I pick?
ahhh cant patch/unlock the bootloader. Is just me or Acer double lockdown the bootloader? I did A500APXFLASH.exe, didn't work, the progress bar wont move on flashing bootloader. I also did AfterOTA.exe but nope didn't work. It just hang on [3/5] flashing bootloader. Im getting stumped now
Ok, if you are stuck and are unable to run any rom first of all reinstall your boot loader using update.zip file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Remember select bootloader which you were having previously, i.e. if you were having 3.2 honeycomb than select any one from the lists of 3.2 updates.
Now you can use after OTA, remember your Tab should be running safely for After OTA to work.
My Acer A500 is running fine. It just I cant flash this bootloader. But i will follow this guide to reinstall the bootloader. thanks!
I just added this post, maybe it'll help you too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760509
Hey Guys,
I am not a newbie but just drug my A500 out for the kids to play with and have a few questions about the easiest way to get to ICS unlocked bootloader.
Currently the tablet is on Flexreaper R14 ICS rom android 4.03 with bootloader 3.01. I am wondering what the easiest way to get to ICS unlocled bootloader is.
I have tried the APX flash tool and my I can get my tablet into APX mode and the flash tool recoginzes it in APX mode but when I go to flash I do not get any text on the screen saying it is in APX mode and it will not flash.
I am wondering if I need to patch the HC bootloader 3.01 before using the APX flash tool, or do I need to got back to a stock rom then OTA ICS and then flash or really what is the best path?
Thanks
No, patching the bootloader is done using apxFlash tool or by using the manual nvFlash method take a read thru this post which gives you an outline of what you need and how to do it -
Hi masters.:victory:
I have 3.0.1 HC stock boot loader .
Thor touch Recovery 1.7.3
& I have Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM.
1-Can I use the After OTA tools to install the boot loader version 8?
2-For amateurs, the easiest way is to install boot loader V8 Which method?
3-Considering that I am now on Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM >>> Is my CPU ID is displayed in the cwm true?
4-Ics ROM(not tegraowners) is required to change the boot loader before using after OTA tools?
sorry for My bad english:crying::crying:
please answer me by number & simple answer
Thank you very much your answer.
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Hi masters.:victory:
I have 3.0.1 HC stock boot loader .
Thor touch Recovery 1.7.3
& I have Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM.
1-Can I use the After OTA tools to install the boot loader version 8?
2-For amateurs, the easiest way is to install boot loader V8 Which method?
3-Considering that I am now on Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM >>> Is my CPU ID is displayed in the cwm true?
4-Ics ROM(not tegraowners) is required to change the boot loader before using after OTA tools?
sorry for My bad english:crying::crying:
please answer me by number & simple answer
Thank you very much your answer.
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after two day no answer:silly:
xda developers>>>>>>> It is the largest association
Ok, well, your obsessive use of smileys make thiss really hard to read. Nonetheless, the AfterOTA tool won't be the best method to flash the V8 bootloader. However, it will make getting the necessary ID's easy.
MAKE A CWM BACKUP FIRST!
1. So, I recommend getting the After OTA tool lite, then plug your tab into your computer with debugging mode on.
2. Launch afterOTA lite, obtain your SBK, CPUID, (it will save it automatically in a text file for you).
3. After that, run BlackThndr's tool, found here:
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/
That will flash the new bootloader and compatible recovery.
Then flash your new ROM.
I personally am confused on how you managed to get a ICS ROM running on a HC bootloader, but whatever...
skurtov said:
Ok, well, your obsessive use of smileys make thiss really hard to read. Nonetheless, the AfterOTA tool won't be the best method to flash the V8 bootloader. However, it will make getting the necessary ID's easy.
MAKE A CWM BACKUP FIRST!
1. So, I recommend getting the After OTA tool lite, then plug your tab into your computer with debugging mode on.
2. Launch afterOTA lite, obtain your SBK, CPUID, (it will save it automatically in a text file for you).
3. After that, run BlackThndr's tool, found here:
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/
That will flash the new bootloader and compatible recovery.
Then flash your new ROM.
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Thanks for your reply
I personally am confused on how you managed to get a ICS ROM running on a HC bootloader, but whatever...
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It is easy
thor2002ro made the best Jelly bean ROM on the HC and ICS Boot loader.
Good luck:good:
blue966 said:
Thanks for your reply
It is easy
thor2002ro made the best Jelly bean ROM on the HC and ICS Boot loader.
Good luck:good:
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thor200ro's software is warez. It's not to be mentioned on this board. Thank you, have a nice day.
Hey peeps
Ok so here's what I had:
A500 with ICS unlocked bootloader, CWM 10.1 and Thor recovery.
I've upgraded to a Samsung note and now want to flick off my A500. But before I do that I need to return to complete stock. I followed another websites guide (stupid me XDA all the way!) and now ended up in a pickle!
What the other website recommended was to download the OTA ICS (which I already had) and flash it like a normal ROM. I did that and the bootloader is still unlocked and I am not able to gain root on the custom ROM to repair the recovery (which gives me the little android on his back with red "!").
So here's where things get tricky. I can't regain root because ADB isn't detecting my device. I've tried every tool in blackthunders bag of tricks and they all come back saying "Done" but they don't actually work. I do have ATX mode and fastboot.
Can someone please help me figure out how to:
Get ADB working
Load stock bootloader
Get stock recovery back?
Thanks in advance!
PS: I've tried searching the forums and followed a number of threads and how to's but none seem to work for me
Ok update on this. I'm such a moron! I removed ADB drivers and re-installed. Once I got ADB working I simply used afterota (forgot I had it!) to flash stock and then do the update.zip trick