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[Q] stock ROM, firmware and kernel for a500

Hi, is there any "update.zip" that i can install so i my tab will go back to stock and i can use my warranty?
Link plz!
//webspirit

Maybe this will be useful for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
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Can I do this from Flexrom ICS?
Can I revert to 3.1 found in the link above from from ICS (FLEXREAPER-R6 flavor)
Thanks

[Q] Previous steps to ICS update?

What do we have to do before flashing official ICS?
In my case, I am with rooted 3.2.1.. can I update without risk? or I have to downgrade and install official (non-rooted) 3.2.1?
Also, I have deleted some stock apps, is there gonna be any problem with that?
Thanks.

Same question here , I have read in other post that if I have CWM installed there could be some problems with the update.
I'm running a rooted stock rom 3.2.1 too, So can anyone of you upload an ICS rooted stock rom to install it by CWM?
Thanks in advance!
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I'm also a little confused. I just installed stock unrooted rom from acer recovery and tried to do the update but it failed. Any pointers?

ICS update?

Hi guys,
Just a quick question. I'm currently running flexreaper custom rom on my acer a 500. In order to get the official update to ICS via OTA do I have to switch back to a generic rom? If yes a guide would be great.
Thank you,
Dec
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My understanding is that you need to have the stock (ie original) recovery on your tab. In other words, not Clockwork recovery. I tried to d/l and install the ICS OTA but it failed, as I had CWM on the tab. Flashed a stock recovery and all installed fine afterwards. Hope this helps.

flash rom with stock recovery?

simple question. can i flash flexreaper rom with stock ics 4.0.3 recovery? or do i have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery first? i have limited access to a pc and just got rooted this morning

You should be able to. Be sure to flash the honeycomb kernel parts immediately after flashing the ROM.

rddocke said:
simple question. can i flash flexreaper rom with stock ics 4.0.3 recovery? or do i have to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery first? i have limited access to a pc and just got rooted this morning
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simple answer: no you cannot flash much of anything with the stock recovery.
If you want flexreaper then yes its best to flash the patched bootloader. Have the rom on yr sdcard ready to install once you've flashed the bootloader/custom recovery.
You can use the locked bootloader (3.01) with some of the flexreaper roms but be warned, its not the optimal solution. If you go this route you will need acer recovery installer to flash a custom recovery first.

dibb_nz said:
simple answer: no you cannot flash much of anything with the stock recovery.
If you want flexreaper then yes its best to flash the patched bootloader. Have the rom on yr sdcard ready to install once you've flashed the bootloader/custom recovery.
You can use the locked bootloader (3.01) with some of the flexreaper roms but be warned, its not the optimal solution. If you go this route you will need acer recovery installer to flash a custom recovery first.
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im guessing i cant do much with 3.12 bootloader? i really just want the acer ring.

rddocke said:
im guessing i cant do much with 3.12 bootloader? i really just want the acer ring.
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If you really want the ring you'll need to update the BL
Do you have yr cpuid from HC or an old HC backup??
any reason you're not too keen to flash???

No I never had the Hc uid I updated to ota straight out of the box. I have my current uid tho. it's not that I'm against flashing I just have limited access to a PC and to install programs and go through the whole process with someone elses PC is basically unreasonable.
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rddocke said:
No I never had the Hc uid I updated to ota straight out of the box. I have my current uid tho. it's not that I'm against flashing I just have limited access to a PC and to install programs and go through the whole process with someone elses PC is basically unreasonable.
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yeh fair enough. I ran stock OTA ics for a month or so and was reasonably happy with it...civato's stock ics rom was better though...and as far as his flex series of roms go they are the absolute best!!

dibb_nz said:
yeh fair enough. I ran stock OTA ics for a month or so and was reasonably happy with it...civato's stock ics rom was better though...and as far as his flex series of roms go they are the absolute best!!
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I know it. I can see the features and the overwhelming recognition on YouTube and any Google search of a500 room. I'm just looking for the magical update.zip file that will cure all my shortcomings as far as the iconia goes. Thanks for the help friend.
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[Q] Updating from 2.0 Taboonay to ICS

Hey,
I need some assistance with updating my Taboonay 2.0 (HC 3.2) A500 to ICS (i prefer stock)
The device is rooted and has some old version CWM installed.
OTA obviously doesn't work...
What should I do and where do i start?
Thanks!

Evil_Mind said:
Hey,
I need some assistance with updating my Taboonay 2.0 (HC 3.2) A500 to ICS (i prefer stock)
The device is rooted and has some old version CWM installed.
OTA obviously doesn't work...
What should I do and where do i start?
Thanks!
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if youb prefer stock flash a stock rom and get the ota

If you want to go back to stock, install one of the ROMs from here.
If you want to update to a newer custom ROM, then you will most likely have to unlock your bootloader. I think you have to install a newer stock ROM first though. This thread has a guide to unlock the bootloader.

Thanks,
I just flashed a stock ROM and did the OTA update, worked perfectly!