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[Q] Noob about root?

Hi there
I'm new to Android and will receive my Transformer tomorrow.
First I will update it to 3.1, and then I'd like to root it.
But... there my wisdom ends. What exactly do I have to do to root it? Is it a command, do I have to install something or a whole ROM?
Thanks for a hint, and sorry, I'm just a noob

Easiest thing to do is out of the box (don't let it update OTA to 3.1) root & install CWM (guide here). Then, install one of the custom ROMs around here, either Prime 3.1 or Modaco. Both are basically the same so take your pick.

First of all wrong forum. This should be in general. Second, did you even take the time to read? To answer your question you need to be on 3.01 in order to root so I wouldn't upgrade to 3.1 if you wanted to root. There is a guide here that will show you step by step on how to setup your Tf for root.
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Again,wrong forum. But here are the steps...u will probably be pn 8.2.3.9 or 8.2.3.13. Anyways u have to downgrade to 8.2.3.9,then root n inatall cwm. Then install primordial 3.1.n custom kernel if u want. Anything u upgarade to,u will have to downgrade on 3.9 because currently theres root method for 3.13 or hc3.1.
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[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
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[Q] Stock Rom Acer a500

I know this's the old question but i havent found any solution .I just flashed a custom rom. Now I wanna go back to stock rom. I didnt back up my original stock rom. What am I supposed to do. I need to send my device back to acer for hardware repair. Please help me.

xuanphucn said:
I know this's the old question but i havent found any solution .I just flashed a custom rom. Now I wanna go back to stock rom. I didnt back up my original stock rom. What am I supposed to do. I need to send my device back to acer for hardware repair. Please help me.
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
This is pure stock with root only. It doesn't get any better than this, trust me.
Once done take out the root. Or just use the downgrade tool listed in these form to download directly to 3.0.1 and then ship it off.
TD

how do i check if my tablet is taken out of the root or not?

xuanphucn said:
how do i check if my tablet is taken out of the root or not?
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Look in the Android market for root check or something like that
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Please Help i there nobody the can answer this guestion!

Hello,
I want to go back to 3.2.1. acer A501 firmware but i dont now which one i need.
I have now ICS 4.0.3
Kernel 2.6.39.4+
Imageversion Acer_AV041_A501_RV20RC08_WW_GEN1
Buid-number Acer_AV041_A501_1.023.00_WW_GEN1
Afbeelding P/N FM.S14A0.02D
Please can antone tell me which one i need, and how i can go back.
Not Rooted!

cebbes30 said:
Hello,
I want to go back to 3.2.1. acer A501 firmware but i dont now which one i need.
I have now ICS 4.0.3
Kernel 2.6.39.4+
Imageversion Acer_AV041_A501_RV20RC08_WW_GEN1
Buid-number Acer_AV041_A501_1.023.00_WW_GEN1
Afbeelding P/N FM.S14A0.02D
Please can antone tell me which one i need, and how i can go back.
Not Rooted!
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You will need to do research and read the forum threads...
This thread has links to the older A500/A501 firmware loads: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560
Unfortunately, you cannot simply run an update firmware flash to go back, specially as non-rooted. The best option that has worked well for me is the AfterOTA utility, which you can find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675939
Read up on AfterOTA, it's fantastic to flash older loads, bootloaders, etc.

Dude, at 1st I wanted to go back also, but after figuring out how easy it is to use custom rooms, I'm glad I stayed with custom rooms.
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Also, seeing this is posted in the wrong forum, I will take the liberty to move it to the correct forum.
MD

[Q] need root

Hi guys I'm new on this forum.my question are:how to root iconia a500 3.2.1? cause i used iconia root it saying not root everytime i tried to root"unknow sources enable"and looking for a link to upgrade to ICS.

minishon said:
Hi guys I'm new on this forum.my question are:how to root iconia a500 3.2.1? cause i used iconia root it saying not root everytime i tried to root"unknow sources enable"and looking for a link to upgrade to ICS.
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Can't root 3.2.1. Having the same problem. Tried the adb method, ginger break, iconia root, etc. Found method to revert back to 3.0 and then root, install recovery and go from there. In the middle of trying that now. Google is your friend.
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There is no root for hc3.2.1
Check for ota update in settings>about device.
Sticky in Dev forum with stock ota update.zips.
BUT b4 you do anything...please go to the cpuid guide in my Sig and have a read.
YOU MUST GET YOUR CPUID its the only thing that can save you from eternal brickdom. I jest you not!!!
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