Getting a500 today - Acer Iconia A500

Hello, I am new to tablets but not new to rooting. I currently have an HTC mecha which I rooted. So when I root my Acer can I overclock it and what are some must have files for it? Any warnings or advice before i root.Thx, oh yea does the Acer have GPS?
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With the right kernel, a rooted tablet can be overclocked. Setcpu is a very useful tool for this.
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Which kernel would you recommend for someone using the Lightspeed 4.2 ROM?
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Fimahua said:
Which kernel would you recommend for someone using the Lightspeed 4.2 ROM?
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I don't use Lightspeed, so i don't know. I'm using the Thor Rom 14.2 (HC 3.2.1), with Thor Kernel 3.9r4. It's a good combo.
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RTripps 3.7 kernel should be ok. Actually, the 3.4 is good also. 3.7, well... it's ok.
Just depends on what you want.
Drellsidees kernel is ok also.

Moscow Desire said:
RTripps 3.7 kernel should be ok. Actually, the 3.4 is good also. 3.7, well... it's ok.
Just depends on what you want.
Drellsidees kernel is ok also.
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Are there any kernels that allow oc'ing w/ICS? just curious ^_^
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dynospectrum said:
Are there any kernels that allow oc'ing w/ICS? just curious ^_^
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I have the same question. I just installed civato's ics rom and it is great, but there is no overclocking abilities with setcpu. Is that due to the kernel? I have kernel 2.6.39.4+.

I have been using Taboonay 3.0.1. Right now most ICS roms are based off of the stock, but i am not sure if any allow for OC. I used Taboonay 2.2 as it comes with tools to be able to OC. That being said, I feel as if Taboonay 3.0.1 is as fast as the OC I did in the 2.2 version. I haven't even though of OC'ing as I have not noticed any need to.
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Failed to answer your GPS question. Yes, the A500 has GPS, but I would recommend modifying the GPS.CONFIG file to reflect a smaller spectrum for satellites to use. It comes with the North American grouping, but you can change this to focus on the US grouping. This has helped me getting faster locks. I usually see about 7 or 8 satellites with locks on at least 6. You can use GPS Test found in the Play market to see satellite information.

Thanks for the replies. I have no desires for kernel/rom/etc/. I am just enjoying the roms and all the incredible work the devs do here. I was looking for guidance in terms of something for me to play with.
I'll give Thor's suite a shot.

Thor's v126 has some bugs but he is actively working on it. I'm using v96 and it works great... I OC with setcpu. Only issue is the cameras don't work.

phillymatt said:
Thor's v126 has some bugs but he is actively working on it. I'm using v96 and it works great... I OC with setcpu. Only issue is the cameras don't work.
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Waiting for internal 3g to work on my A501. Then, i'll give it a try, too. For now, i'm very pleased with Thor Rom 14.2
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Kernels

So I have the kernel manager, and I have flashed the dodgekernel_v1.3 and my WiFi,4G and hotspot are broken. Any help would be useful. Also is there a stable kernel I can run with the stock shift Rom??
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jimbowski51 said:
So I have the kernel manager, and I have flashed the dodgekernel_v1.3 and my WiFi,4G and hotspot are broken. Any help would be useful. Also is there a stable kernel I can run with the stock shift Rom??
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If your running stock froyo scaryghouls kernels are talked about as being really good i just never used it, bcnice20s kernels is what i always used on froyo, now when it comes to stock GB there is no kernel source from htc so all the newer kernels are for aosp 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 i cant keep up with aosp
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Never used the Kernel manager. But if your running stock Froyo Shift Rom you can try one of these. I've used them all with good results. First one is my favorite.
[Kernel] [GPL] Sense 2.6.32.21 OC/UV 1.51GHZ (CFS-Smartass-TUN)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941728
[KERNEL] 2011-06-15 - x99kernel OC/UC/UV 1.2/1.8GHz smartass - Sense & CM7/AOSP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997481
[KERNEL/GPL/Sense]ScaryKernel 1.8 super uv/oc/uc/smartass/scary governor/bfq
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018385
Hey thanx for ure help
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No problem .Glad I could help . Just remember to hit the Thanks button anytime ANYONE helps you.
ive heard not so good things of kernel manager
and was told to stay away from it..
but im glad yer problem was fixed now.
whoever said that is simply wrong. kernel manager is a good tool. it downloads/checks download integrity/clears cache and dalvik/installs kernel all in a single step.
the only thing you have to decide is which kernel you want.
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Man I don't know how to say this but I am just at wits end with this stuff. I tried to flash the first kernel and it kept freezing my phone up. I just want thing to work properly.
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jimbowski51 said:
Man I don't know how to say this but I am just at wits end with this stuff. I tried to flash the first kernel and it kept freezing my phone up. I just want thing to work properly.
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What ROM are you using and what kernel did you flash?
Froyo from what I was told.
Hey just an update, I flashed the x99 kernel and all seems to be working well. 4G works and gas works well just used it to find the hospital. Gonna check the hotspot and WiFi soon. Thanx again. And one more question, where is this thank u button. Is it in the main site.
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Glad everythings working right now . Can't see the button in XDA App / Tapatalk. It's the thanks button. Thumbs up in a rectangle, says THANKS.
Anyone have any luck with PERSHOOT'S V2 Kernel? Keeps freezing my phone no matter what my min/max/gov are...
Currently using V1...
EDIT: d/led through the Kernel Manager (free version)
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[ROM] [HC 3.1] JusticeROM 1.0 8/21 Kernel OC-UV

Comes With:
Deodexed/Zipaligned
Rooted/superuser
Google Music 3.01
Google Video Editor
Tun/cifs/nls utf8
OC to 1.5 GHZ
NFTS module
Polaris Office
adhoc wifi support
Thanks To:
sevmaan (testing)
shadow147 (testing)
a501 sim card 3g does not work thanks to shadow147 for the report
Crsdr37 (testing)
ZsDaniel (testing)
sc2k (itsmagic)
roggin (kernel source)
mdeejay (oc patch)
thor2002ro (recovery)
m-deejay (1080p recording mod)
kernel source and rom base
Please Donate If you like it to keep development coming for other devices as well. Use Donate To Me button by my user name
1.0:
removed root explorer,1080p video capture (thanks to m-deejay),named my rom
It's 3.2 stock or 3.1?
CityKiller said:
It's 3.2 stock or 3.1?
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3.1 acer stock with some apps removed and the honeyvillain 1.5 oc kernel zipaligned deodexed rooted
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My findings so far
WIFI - Works
3G - Works
So far I have not had any problems will continue testing tomorrow evening it's close to midnight here now
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sevmaan said:
My findings so far
WIFI - Works
3G - Works
So far I have not had any problems will continue testing tomorrow evening it's close to midnight here now
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ok thanks I will click the thanks button as well
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How does putting a paid app in a rom work? (root exp)
Did the dev give you permission?
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antuus said:
How does putting a paid app in a rom work? (root exp)
Did the dev give you permission?
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what do you mean?
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Dkj7777 said:
what do you mean?
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He means if you've included Root Explorer in the ROM, it'll get taken down off XDA unless the developer of the app gave you permission to include it, as they sell that app on the Android Market.
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He means if you've included Root Explorer in the ROM, it'll get taken down off XDA unless the developer of the app gave you permission to include it, as they sell that app on the Android Market.
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ill remove it
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Works pretty good. Hopefully will be updated to 3.2 when it becomes official.
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Thanks for this rom,,about the 3g connection ist only enabled for huwawi modem?
I got Zte modem do u think its gonna work?
All the best
If you would like me to change the kernel comment below and i will see what i can do
Thanks DK,i'll give it a go after work.
Thread Closed.
Under investigation for possible unauthorized HoneyVillain copy.
Confirmed, this is the same copy as HoneyVillain but with these apps left:
Code:
AcerAbout.apk
AcerNidus.apk
AcerOneTimeInit.apk
AcerRegistration.apk
AcerSync.apk
AcerSyncHelper.apk
Talk.apk
TegraZone.apk
ZinioReader.apk
ZinioSettingsProvider.apk
And this file add in etc:
Code:
\system\etc\media_profiles.xml.bak
Kang works are not tollerated unless original developer gave full right for this.
Case close.

How to make thor rom 11 read as acer instead of asus epad?

Just woundering i know someone that has made a build prop file so he can play gameloft titles but its for ver.10 not 11 so any help on this matter would be cool if you are using thor rom 11 and managed to get acer app\games to work please letme know
Thank you
And i know that i could just flash a different acer rom but i really like thors rom...
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I do not think you can do this without breaking support for the Asus apps.that do notelong on the Iconia.I believe its on the build.prop file.I have seen where people have several of these files saved.they switch back and foreordained to them depending what there app needs are.Extreme a bit to me. I use near stock rom and my tablet works fabulous.
You can ask Thor about this. .
Thanks Erica I have another xda member that helped with buildprop. So now I'm using Thor 11 Asus rom flawless so far. =)
What rom are you using so I can check it out if all else fails.
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erica_renee is right
by doing this you will break asus mylibrary app
because it is made only for the tf
and you will need to mod the files to make it work again
Yea I know it breaks library app I don't need it due to countless others that can help me in the same way
The library app is a tiny con compared to my tons of Gameloft titles
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Went back to civatos rom just more stable plus I guess thirty stole that rom or so they say I really liked it but civs rom is the best
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here iis the rom I am using
very stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318

what is the best kernel for linux with loopback?

I am rooted and running the latest rev6 Flexreaper ROM with OC 1.01 ezterry kernel.
I would like to try Linux and know I need a kernel with loop back support.
Can anyone make recommendations about the best kernel
sanjayayogi said:
I am rooted and running the latest rev6 Flexreaper ROM with OC 1.01 ezterry kernel.
I would like to try Linux and know I need a kernel with loop back support.
Can anyone make recommendations about the best kernel
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That kernel should have loopback, if you are meaning /dev/loop devices . If you mean something else please explain what you mean by loopback.
Why is this not in the question section?
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TFordham said:
Why is this not in the question section?
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Because I have to sleep sometime
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Best ROM for TF101 Version 4.0.3

Im currently using Android Revolution HD, It seems ok but i expected more customization, I see almost no difference, Does anyone have some suggestions?
I've been looking at TEAM EOS 4 but noticed it's for 4.2, Would this work with 4.0.3?
Thanks in advance.
It isn't "for" 4.2, it is 4.2. You're going to be completely replacing 4.0.3. I've been using EOS 4, and think it's excellent. I tried the other CM 10 based JB ROMS and always went back to ICS because of issues. EOS 4 is more than stable enough as an everyday driver, and it got me interested in my TF again. I had been mainly using my Nexus 7.
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just lou said:
It isn't "for" 4.2, it is 4.2. You're going to be completely replacing 4.0.3. I've been using EOS 4, and think it's excellent. I tried the other CM 10 based JB ROMS and always went back to ICS because of issues. EOS 4 is more than stable enough as an everyday driver, and it got me interested in my TF again. I had been mainly using my Nexus 7.
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Sorry for being a noob I installed my first custom rom yesterday, So i guess it's safe to install it? Would i need to "superwipe" before installing the new custom ROM?
No Superwipe. Just wipe data, cache, and Dalvik before installing. Don't forget to flash the latest GAPPS too. Many people also flash the KAT kernel. Your best bet is too read the first few pages of the EOS thread and follow the tutorial in the OP.
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just lou said:
No Superwipe. Just wipe data, cache, and Dalvik before installing. Don't forget to flash the latest GAPPS too. Many people also flash the KAT kernel. Your best bet is too read the first few pages of the EOS thread and follow the tutorial in the OP.
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Great!
Can't thank you enough for help, Appreciated.
reeferuk said:
Great!
Can't thank you enough for help, Appreciated.
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You're welcome. Have fun.
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reeferuk said:
Im currently using Android Revolution HD, It seems ok but i expected more customization, I see almost no difference, Does anyone have some suggestions?
I've been looking at TEAM EOS 4 but noticed it's for 4.2, Would this work with 4.0.3?
Thanks in advance.
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I would also recomend APEX Launcher with EOS4 as well. seems to run smoother then default lancher and it really opens up the customations of the tablet.

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