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getting back to 3.1.....??????? jessica

I gave up looking. I dont know what happen because i rooted my tab and somehow i cant go back. I did factory reset but no luck. I just wanna go to back to 3.1 so i could update my gtab to 3.2. I know its here in this thread but i cant find it (i tried) . If you could just help me out so i could update to 3.2 that would be a help. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
JESSICA

Hiya, I haven't done this, but will try to help anyway.
Can I ask first, why do you want to go back to the "factory" state? Do you need to return it?
Edit: coz just having root access does not stop you updating to 3.2...

factoy reseting your device will NOT WIPE SYSTEM and thats were superuser is. You need to Odin flash the firmware of you choiche. thats the best and easiest way, its done in 5 minutes. And i think its wise to not update while rooted as some have reported errors during update and some have not. good luck

Why not just flash Galaxy Task 10 Rom? It's 3.2 and much better than the stock 3.2. All you need is Clockwork Mod installed and you can do that with Odin.
I flashed it with Pershoots kernel and it runs VERY stable. You can also flash it with the stock kernel if you don't want overclocking, etc.

I bricked my galaxy tab. I want to go back to 3.1 so i could update it to 3.2. I dont know much aout hacking so I guess i messed up. Im trying to go back to 3.1 so i could update my tab to 3.2 then root it. However, i couldnt find any thread to fix.
thanks for your all reply. If I used 3.2 rom? will it stay 3.2 if I use other roms? thanks in advance
jessica

Well, a custom rom like Galaxy Task 10 is "3.2" and so yes, it will stay 3.2.
I'd recommend Task's rom, it's much better than the stock 3.2.
And no doubt he will update to Android 4 (IceCream Sandwich) so you'll be able to keep up to date.
Your comments about bricking your device are now confusing the situation.
Can you please write what steps you did (or thought you did), and what your device does or does not do right now?
Also, please be vey specific about what device you have, whether it is 3g+wifi or just wifi. Give us the model number from the box if you do not know.
We'll help, we just need details.
Cheers..

i have the 16gb wifi us version. I used odin and
everything went perfect but still cant update to 3.2 using kies. Kies say your tablet doesnt support firmware upgrade. What I did next is i tried to root my tablet
somehow it wont let me root and giving me this "your storage not prepared yet please use ui menu for format and reboot actions"
I downloaded termulator and root checker to see if im rooted however it says im not. So I cant download any roms or upgraded to rom 3.2.
Ive been searching online to how to fix it for almost 6 hours and cant find a solution. pls help!!! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP GUYS AND I REALLY APPRECIATED!
Jessica

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killua_bryan said:
i have the 16gb wifi us version. I used odin and
everything went perfect [*1] but still cant update to 3.2 using kies. Kies say your tablet doesnt support firmware upgrade [*2]. What I did next is i tried to root my tablet [*3]
somehow it wont let me root and giving me this "your storage not prepared yet please use ui menu for format and reboot actions"
I downloaded termulator and root checker to see if im rooted [*4] however it says im not. So I cant download any roms [*5] or upgraded to rom 3.2.
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1. Used ODIN to do what? Put in a recovery image? or replace a whole ROM?
2. Is a firmware upgrade available? There isn't for mine, I'm also on a 16g wifi version but no 3.2 FW has been released for my specific model yet...
3. How? By flashing a zip in recovery? Can you post the link to the information you used to do this?
4. These may give false negatives. Check in your apps list to see if you have "SuperUser". If so, run it, it will show you apps that have tried to ask for root access. They may have been asking but you didn't receive the prompt, and have therefore been denied root access. If so, grant them root and try to run them again.
5. Just FYI, you don't need root access to download/install a ROM, you need a "recovery".
Honestly, I think the best thing for you to do (besides answer these questions ) is to download the ROM Galaxy Task 10, boot into recovery, and flash it. That is assuming you do have a recovery image in place, which depends on the answer to #1 above.

i tried everything. it wont let me root the device. Tab keep saying your storage not prepared yet please use ui menu for format and reboot actions. So i cant use any or replace rom. I upgraded my tab to 3.2 before but kies keep saying its not upgradeable. Any suggestions? thanks!
jessica

Sorry, I need specific information to those questions from my previous post. As stated, replacing a rom doesn't need root, it needs a recovery image.
Maybe some screenshots of your tab and/or computer would help? Or photos, if you can't take screenshots?
Sorry, if you won't answer my questions I'm not going to be able to help.

ill try to post some pics. sorry!

killua_bryan said:
ill try to post some pics. sorry!
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Start with answering the questions, please?
Pics can tell about "now" but I need the history too.

Back to Stock,
Here's what I did to get back to stock.
You must choose the files under the GTAB GT7510 /retail/google edition
First you have to install Clock Work Recovery using this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171089
Download the files under FilesForDummies 2 mirrors are listed. These files will help you flash Clockworkrecovery and also the retail recovery is included.
This step needs to be flashed through Odin. You also need to root your device after the flash if your not already rooted. You need the Clock Work Recovery to enter recovery mode so you can flash the Stock Files that I'll point you later.
Once you've flashed the Clockwork recovery you should reboot normally. At this point try to root your device if its not already rooted. Look for OneClickRoot I'll point to that later if you don't already have it.
Not too sure if you need to be rooted as I've always rooted my device before installing roms anyways, but you can try the next steps if your not rooted. If the next steps don't work then reboot and root the device.
Start with your tablet off.
1. Push Powerbutton as soon as you see it startup put your finger on the volume down button and press until you see the android. One side is a box saying recovery the other download. Choose download mode by pushing volume down to choose and up to enter you will be prompted at this time just take if from there. Make sure Odin is up and running, choose the PDA file as Clockwork cm4.04 its that file in the zip you just downloaded and extracted.
2. Flash Clockwork file Clockwork CM4.04 etc... using ODIN should be included in the zipped file you've downloaded. Make sure these files are unzipped in the same folder. Now after flashing the tablet should reboot and it would look normally like it did before except you have clockworkrecovery instead of the stock one.
3. Go back to the link I sent you above and scrool down until you see flashing roms and kernals heading. Click on Stock US Retail Rom, this will download the Stock US Retail 3.1 file for Clockwork. choose : hc-3.1_ota-full_sam file, and then also click on the recovery hc3.1 file.
Put these files in the same folder or somewhere where you can find them. Not sure if these are already in the file you downloaded above, if they are then don't have to download these.
4. Unzip the files and make sure you remember where they are.
5. With your tablet on and plug into your usb port transfer the hc-3.1 ota file you've just downloaded and put it into the root directory of your tablet. It should not be in any folders just in the /SD folder.
5. Now turn off the tablet, once off push power button again and enter recovery this time choosing the left android with the box. Push left button to choose and right volume button to enter. Now you should be in clockwork recover orange writing. Now look for update from Sd card, use volume button left to choose and right to enter. Click then you should see the file you've copied on your sd card of your tablet. Click down and then use left volume button to choose.
6. Once there it should start flashing the Stock Rom, once done it will return you to where you started, at this point you can choose to wipe data/ cache etc. You can do that to make sure you've clear everything in your tablet before you actually reboot. Once done choose reboot and your tablet should be back to stock but not just yet.
7. You could leave Clockwork on there or you can go directly back to stock by doing the same steps from 1 and 2 and flash the STock Recovery instead. This will bring the tablet right back to HC3.1 and Retail Stock. From this point on you can flash up to 3.2 etc.
Hope this helps but I can't go into it in any length as I'm hoping you know most of the terminolgy.
There is also videos on this link to help you.

nice
I suspect that if we see screenshots, that the wrong recovery has been flashed right from the start.

[Q] Trouble installing manual OTA

I tried manually installing the 3.2.1 OTA manually and am having trouble. The update begins install then stops and goes to the android with !.
I started to then wonder if the update wont apply because the tablet used to be rooted.
Im on 3.2
Build is :Acer_A500_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7
Kernel is :2.6.36.3+
Any help or suggestion is appreciated.

drftvlvo240 said:
I tried manually installing the 3.2.1 OTA manually and am having trouble. The update begins install then stops and goes to the android with !.
I started to then wonder if the update wont apply because the tablet used to be rooted.
Im on 3.2
Build is :Acer_A500_7.006.01_EMEA_CUS7
Kernel is :2.6.36.3+
Any help or suggestion is appreciated.
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You have to be totally stock (or 99.9%) for the OTA to install. You also have to have a compatible version.
So, yes you are correct if during your rooting you changed something. Or the OTA you are manually trying to install is not compatible.
TD

The tablet is totally stock afaik. Is that a stock build #?

timmyDean said:
You have to be totally stock (or 99.9%) for the OTA to install. You also have to have a compatible version.
So, yes you are correct if during your rooting you changed something. Or the OTA you are manually trying to install is not compatible.
TD
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This may be the case. Was the device brand new when you got it or refurbished. If the later then it may have been rooted and that's why you cant update using the official rom. I would try to install one of the rooted stock version Rom and see if it installs. Better yet turn off the device and hold the volume down(landscape) and power buttons at the same time and see if cwm or Acer recover comes up

Going back to the Original Acer rom ?? is it possible ???

Hey guys ... just bought used Acer iconia A500 with rooted 3.1 honeycomb , and it's not getting any official update 3.2 ,,,, is it possible to go back to it's original (official 3.0) ... idon't want any rooting on my tab and i don't know alot about these things .... so can someone please tell me the steps what to do ????
my kernel 2.6.36.3-00005-g5dff38c
build # Acer_A500_3.019.04_com_EGN1
basedband version unknown
i really appreciate your help guys .

Run Acer recovery service - APK is here somewhere and on market. Tick Acer recovery. Run Iconia root (have to get from here somewhere) and select unroot.
Install the unstable 3.0.1 on your tablet, then go to settings>about>update tablet. This should unroot tablet and then install HC3.2 on your tablet if theres an update available....
This question should also be in the QA section of the forum and NOT developement. You may get flamed....
Don't need to unroot, just run acer recovery, put the update.zip on memory card for hc3.0.1 and boot to recovery, hold tab landscape, push volume down - volume button pressed towards the power button and press power button. Hold in until words appear on top right corner when "Acer" appears on screen. This should then load the hc3.0.1 update file... DON'T INTERRUPT OR POWER DOWN UNTIL THIS FINISHES...

ultramag69 said:
Run Acer recovery service - APK is here somewhere and on market. Tick Acer recovery. Run Iconia root (have to get from here somewhere) and select unroot.
Install the unstable 3.0.1 on your tablet, then go to settings>about>update tablet. This should unroot tablet and then install HC3.2 on your tablet if theres an update available....
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thank you very much , i will try that , but where do i find the original 3.0.1 ????

zeezad said:
thank you very much , i will try that , but where do i find the original 3.0.1 ????
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i also apologize to all for posting this here ....

Try this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Method 2 has 3 links for the unstable 3.0.1

thafrogggg said:
Try this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Method 2 has 3 links for the unstable 3.0.1
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I would just think running an official 3.2 rom would suit the purpose, rather than that highly un-stable version. But, if the user want 3.0, who am I to argue

just flash a full stock rom that you find in vache thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
It will turn your tablet to full stock and then if you go to update on tablet it will auto update.
You will lose root and clockwork mod recovery.

Why don't you flash one of the already rooted vanilla 3.2.1 ROMs that are floating around the forum? It is easier than restoring the original, they are already upgraded to the latest OTA and you don't lose CWM and the rooting.
Just wondering.
Cheers

Wrong forum section plus double thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506893
result:
Thread closed.

[Q]Won't update to Android 3.2.1 over FOTA / need original stock ROM

So first of all my tablet is brand new and not rooted and I don't want to root it.
When I got it I could update it instantly from 3.0.whateverwastheversionatthetime to android 3.2 (build 7.006.01_COM_GEN1) but it won't go from there to 3.2.1 which I hear is available for my location (France) The update tool tells me that my firmware is up to date.
I've tried a factory reset as advised by Acer customer care services but it wouldn't change. Also no matter what I do (empty cache etc.) the market won't update to Google Play Store and I think the two issues are related.
So I have two (or rather 3) questions:
1) Does anyone know a way around to force the update? (I doubt it's possible but hey "l'espoir fait vivre")
2) If not can I install a stock ROM without root and NOT compromise the warranty?
3) Where can I get such a ROM? I have searched here and here but 3.2.1 is not on the first thread and the links on the second thread are broken, plus I want to make sure that the ROM is the proper one for my region and that comes the ICS OTA update I will have no troubles doing the update.
Thanks in advance to those who will answer.

lunaticwraith said:
So I have two (or rather 3) questions:
1) Does anyone know a way around to force the update? (I doubt it's possible but hey "l'espoir fait vivre")
2) If not can I install a stock ROM without root and NOT compromise the warranty?
3) Where can I get such a ROM? I have searched here and here but 3.2.1 is not on the first thread and the links on the second thread are broken, plus I want to make sure that the ROM is the proper one for my region and that comes the ICS OTA update I will have no troubles doing the update.
Thanks in advance to those who will answer.
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1) No you cannot force an OTA
2) It depends - others have reported returning there acer with no probs -, i think someone has even returned it rooted and been ok. These things are fairly bulletproof, and really hard to 'brick'. As long as you can read, follow a few steps you shouldnt have any probs. The worse thing you can do is try 2 or 3 different methods all at once because something isnt working right. You're best to pick one and stick with it, if you have probs ask for help in the thread you got the rom from or start your own like you have here
3) The update.zip method from the first link you posted "should" work. Did you "decrypt" the file you downloaded before extracting the update.zip??
You could try timmyDeans v4 method- it will install a stock 3.2.1, it is rooted but you can remove root using the tools he provides. Beware though this will wipe all data so backup anything essential.
The update.zip method will leave your data and settings intact
As always the choice is yours, there are some really excellent custom roms out there - I enjoy the best of both worlds with a backup of my trusty stock 3.2.1, I flash to my hearts content knowing I can always go back to it when the OTA update is out!!! Oh the joys of root priveleges

Thanks for your input, I'll make sure to try all this when I get back from work. I've a few additional questions:
1) If I install a custom rom, will the OTA work from this ROM or, comes the OTA, will I have to restore my actual Stock rom and then proceed with the OTA?
2) I haven't tried the rom on the first link I gave because it is modified and I was searching for the original, pristine, untouched stock ROM for 3.2.1
I've seen such roms around here on xda for 3.2 but none for 3.2.1, if anyone stumbles upon one please let me know.
3) Since I'm still looking for a pristine ROM before trying anything else, I have a friend whose tablet (same brand and model) safely updated to 3.2.1, is there a way to make a rom from is gear? If yes, how to?
4) (related to 3) how can I backup my actual ROM, do I have to be a root user to do so?
THX again!

lunaticwraith said:
Thanks for your input, I'll make sure to try all this when I get back from work. I've a few additional questions:
1) If I install a custom rom, will the OTA work from this ROM or, comes the OTA, will I have to restore my actual Stock rom and then proceed with the OTA?
2) I haven't tried the rom on the first link I gave because it is modified and I was searching for the original, pristine, untouched stock ROM for 3.2.1
I've seen such roms around here on xda for 3.2 but none for 3.2.1, if anyone stumbles upon one please let me know.
3) Since I'm still looking for a pristine ROM before trying anything else, I have a friend whose tablet (same brand and model) safely updated to 3.2.1, is there a way to make a rom from is gear? If yes, how to?
4) (related to 3) how can I backup my actual ROM, do I have to be a root user to do so?
THX again!
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1. Typically, most people do not take OTA's when running a custom rom, as basically the OTA installs a totally fresh factory Rom. This is true with the 3.2.1 update, which contains a new bootloader. Usually, this means you lose root, and Recovery, then stuck with downgrading to get these things back.
Timmy Deans root tool supposedly maintains a back door method, which s supposed to protect root, in case of an OTA. No, I haven't used this method, as I run my own 501 roms.
2. Vache has a thread "full package and updates" in the 500 Dev forum. There are several factory Roms and Updates. You'll have to look. Chances are, he may not have the specific Com Gen version you want, but probably one close enough.
3. If your friend can get adb running, you can pull a "system dump", which will dump all files/folders in the system folder. The boot.img would be nice to get, but you can probably use the current one you have. Unfortunately, he already rebooted, so you probably can't get the original full update file. If he's rooted, you can use an app called Rom Factory, to get most of what you need. It's always a good time to become familiar with ADB.
4. Well, you can back it up internally, but it's sort of useless if you can't get into your OS You will need to Root, and install a custom recovery to keep your backup externally.

Moscow Desire said:
2. Vache has a thread "full package and updates" in the 500 Dev forum. There are several factory Roms and Updates. You'll have to look. Chances are, he may not have the specific Com Gen version you want, but probably one close enough.
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ok, as Moscow has pointed out, in vaches thread not all roms are listed. My stock roms (1.016.01 and 1.139.04) for instance weren't - so I spent the last hour or two trying the "EUU gen1" listed at the bottom of the page. Well, it actually worked!! It gave me an OTA to 1.139.04 straight away. After that installed i got the 4.010.40 to 3.2 and then the next 2 for 3.2.1 - 7.006.03 and 7.014.15. So its given me the correct updates for my country AND kept my data and settings too.
SO, since you're on a Gen1 Rom this should work for you too, but still no gaurantee you will get the OTA to 3.2.1, no harm in trying though
btw timmydeans method is a gen2 rom so you can rule that out...
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just came across this link for an update to stock 3.2.1 build 7.014.14 here - orignal thread here but you need cwm to install it....
unless you can make it into an update.zip???
but thats way outta my league,
moscow may be able to suggest something though

Thank you very much, your answers help a lot! Just a few precisions and I'll stop being a pain in the ass!
1. Typically, most people do not take OTA's when running a custom rom, as basically the OTA installs a totally fresh factory Rom. This is true with the 3.2.1 update, which contains a new bootloader. Usually, this means you lose root, and Recovery, then stuck with downgrading to get these things back.
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==> @ Moscow, when you say "lose recovery" does it mean I lose the green thingy with gears when I start with volume down and power pressed/ and when I reset to factory settings?
==> @dibb_nz your method is the closest to what I'm looking for, I also hope it will give me the correct updates for my country and since Vache is a fellow countryman it might just be ok.
Anyways thanks again, I'll give a thorough look to all of your solutions and try and do a few things tomorrow afternoon. I'll keep you posted in case this thread interests anyone else.

lunaticwraith said:
==> @ Moscow, when you say "lose recovery" does it mean I lose the green thingy with gears when I start with volume down and power pressed/ and when I reset to factory settings?
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No, what I meant to say, is when you run a rooted "custom" Rom, and use a "custom" recovery such as RA Recovery or CWM, getting an OTA update, usually wipes that out, and installs the factory bootloader. Your factory recovery....cough cough.... will still be there.
If you are only concerned about stock factory, then don't worry about it. You;re ok. Your factory/stock recovery will be just fine
The reason we root and install custom recoveries, is so we can do 3 primary things.
1. Flash a custom rom
2. Create a complete system backup to our external SD card.
3. Get rid of pre-installed useless apps.
There are other things we can do with it, but these are the primary reasons.
When you have a default factory stock system, the only protection you have, is a factory reset (hope it works), and a couple other methods which require a touch more knowledge.
Anyhow, don't worry about your factory recovery. It's just fine.

1) Just for the sake of knowledge what's the difference between GEN_1 and GEN_2? (and GEN3 and CUS7 and EMEA_TMLP)?
2) @Dibb_nz when you tried with the stock rom from Vache, was it because you encountered the same no FOTA update problem as I did? Or just to try...?
3) Something's still unclear to me after browsing through the forums: If I get an unmodified stock ROM can I flash it with the stock recovery? (so without rooting) Or do I need CWM (so root is needed)
4) What's EUU? (on Vache's thread some roms are listed as EUU)

lunaticwraith said:
1) Just for the sake of knowledge what's the difference between GEN_1 and GEN_2? (and GEN3 and CUS7 and EMEA_TMLP)?
2) @Dibb_nz when you tried with the stock rom from Vache, was it because you encountered the same no FOTA update problem as I did? Or just to try...?
3) Something's still unclear to me after browsing through the forums: If I get an unmodified stock ROM can I flash it with the stock recovery? (so without rooting) Or do I need CWM (so root is needed)
4) What's EUU? (on Vache's thread some roms are listed as EUU)
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1. The Gen's usually signify regional based roms. More specifically language support, sometimes a wifi tweak, and maybe a couple other things. Mostly though, ComGen1's are for the US and probably canada, and offer about 12 different languages. TMPL is for East Europe mostly, with polish as the default language. All roms contain the english language as far as I know.
3. You basically can't install a full rom on an unrooted tablet without CWM or RA Recovery. You will have to run the update (decrypt the file, remove the update.zip)
4. EUU is a pc based install. Plug in the USB, set your tab to APX mode and run the EUU.
If you did the root, and install a custom recovery, then you could run just about all the full roms. Your custom recovery would be overwritten, and you would lose root access. You would have a stock tablet with the version rom you selected.
You can always wait a week or so. Am sure if the update has been pushed to your country, it's just a matter of time till you get it. It's common for the update process for specific roms, to get fully done in 2-3 weeks. It took well over a week just for users in california to mostly start getting updates.

Well the official release date for the ICS FOTA in France is May 3rd, so I'll wait until then but having other options and the know-how to take actions is always a good basis. (plus I'm really not the patient type ^^)
Stupid question but I'm guessing EUU needs root too?
and also APX means rebooting while holding power and volume - right?

lunaticwraith said:
Well the official release date for the ICS FOTA in France is May 3rd, so I'll wait until then but having other options and the know-how to take actions is always a good basis. (plus I'm really not the patient type ^^)
Stupid question but I'm guessing EUU needs root too?
and also APX means rebooting while holding power and volume - right?
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I tried the EUU just to see if it would keep me on my regions OTA upgrade path.
Sometimes you can have probs OTA'ing if you aren't using the rom from your region.
But in this case it gave me the correct OTA's.
APX is Acer Download mode, where the OTA upgrades are flashed - this EUU will do it via your PC. Button push method (power/reset button) not required.
No, the EUU does not need root which is why I tried it out for you
You will need to be on 3.2.1 before you will receive the ICS update
I used this EUU from vaches thread -
EUUs_SBK_Acer_A500_1.016.05_COM_GEN1
late for work will check back later

That's really helpful thanks I'm downloading the same EUU you used and will try it today or tomorrow depending on how much time I have, will keep you posted!

Ok so I did the EUU install and it worked fine, the tablet then allowed me to upgrade to 3.01 and then 3.1 then 3.2 via FOTA without any problem. But once I reached 3.2, the update tool informs me that there's no update available and my gear is up to date
So my guess is Acer France are not pushing the 3.2.1 FOTA update anymore...
Any other explanation?

lunaticwraith said:
Ok so I did the EUU install and it worked fine, the tablet then allowed me to upgrade to 3.01 and then 3.1 then 3.2 via FOTA without any problem. But once I reached 3.2, the update tool informs me that there's no update available and my gear is up to date
So my guess is Acer France are not pushing the 3.2.1 FOTA update anymore...
Any other explanation?
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Glad to hear u got thru the EUU process OK, not so great u still can't ota to 3.2.1
Others have reported similar issues not sure if/how they were ever resolved. As moscow posted earlier,ota,s are not made available to all users in all regions, all at once, so it may be just a matter of waiting for the next "push cycle" to roll round.
At least you know you can always get back to stock if you ever decide to root and go custom There no direct root method for 3.2, just use that same euu to get back to 3.1 and use iconia root and Acer recovery installer from the market and you're ready to flash your rom of choice
Pls post back if u do get the ota - best of luck
rgds Donna

Yeah I was just browsing the XDA forums, contemplating the idea to rollback and root and then installing this
I wonder if it's worth waiting for the OTA... as for what you said about waiting for the next "push cycle" I've been waiting since I got the tablet and the update hasn't come yet, which is strange because the ICS update is due on May 3rd in France and I'd guess they'd have everyone up to date and ready for the update by now!
Rooting seems pretty straightforward and much easier than what it was on my Samsung Galaxy Spica: I found this
, a file called iconiaroot.apk on the sdcard aswell, rebooting your tablet while pushing the volume down button so its starts flashing the buggy honeycomb version.
Then start up the tablet again, rush to the market, download some file manager, with that filemanager explore your sdcard, and install the iconiaroot.apk file, once thats done, rush back to the market and download and install acer recovery installer. At that point you will have CWM (clockworkmod) installed.
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is that all there is to it?
In any case I'll keep you posted just so it can help anyone with the same issue!

alsoe FYI and just for the anecdote: the reason I'm so cautious about everything and scared ****less of rooting is that the tablet is a present from my girlfriend for my 30th birthday, and she'll hang me with my guts if I brick it.

Ok I rooted and flashed the above-mentioned rom and it works! I'm now under 3.2.1!
Thanks to everyone who helped me! When the ICS update comes I will post here to signal how the FOTA went.
Thanks again!

Lol, good onya for taking the plunge! Yeh acer recovery installer is brilliant, along with iconia root, makes the whole process stress free.
Will be interesting to see if you get a notification for ICS OTA with that rom.
Can always flash one of the leaks if u get impatient??
Glad everything's worked out and yr g/f still talking 2 u
rgds Donna

thx! I will post here when/if I get the OTA. and my love life is safe thanksnto iconia root

okay so the ota has been rolling for over a week and a half now and still nothing for me

Stuck on "ACER" logo...won't boot & pc can't see it......Help Please

Stuck on "ACER" logo at boot...won't boot & pc can't see it.
If I go into recovery I get: Android Guy & Box with arrow then a triangle with explanation point.
I was running ICS Rooted OTA.
I was trying to return the tablet to stock ICS & Boot Loader, when I messed things up.
(Sold Tablet--Need to restore it to factory look & feel.)
If someone could please advise I'd GREATLY appreciate it.
Thanks,
Rob

rgenins said:
Stuck on "ACER" logo at boot...won't boot & pc can't see it.
If I go into recovery I get: Android Guy & Box with arrow then a triangle with explanation point.
I was running ICS Rooted OTA.
I was trying to return the tablet to stock ICS & Boot Loader, when I messed things up.
(Sold Tablet--Need to restore it to factory look & feel.)
If someone could please advise I'd GREATLY appreciate it.
Thanks,
Rob
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Have you tried to restore HC boot loader on an ICS rom. Don't worry just download one of the update package from the following link. As you mentioned you were on ICS rom then try ICS update only as it will update boot loader back to ics. Decrypt the file using Acer decrypter on the same link. Place the update.zip on your externel SD and then boot in recovery. Let other recovery install the update file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878

Only Acer logo
Hi all,
i have the problem that the A500 does nothing else but show the Acer logo.
The only thing i can do is use TWRP.
What did i try:
I tried flashing some roms using TWRP, also some older ones but no luck.
I tried using an empty SD-card and then start with Volume - and Power but no luck
What can i do...i am stuck...

Anyone? Still have a non-working Iconia 500...boohoo
Is it an option to flash it with Clockworkmod / CWM, reboot, flash it with an Acer ROM ?

jan99 said:
Anyone? Still have a non-working Iconia 500...boohoo
Is it an option to flash it with Clockworkmod / CWM, reboot, flash it with an Acer ROM ?
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Well, telling us you've "tried some other ROMs" and have had "no luck" is pretty much telling us nothing at all.
What ROMs -exactly-?
What -exactly- do you do in TWRP?
What version of TWRP?
-Exactly- what error messages do you get?
What bootloader do you have? Sounds to me like you might have the HC bootloader when trying to install a stock ICS ROM. This is not going to work, period.
If you want help, you've got to provide enough info to help you.

Hi FloatingFatMan,
thanx for your answer.
I tried TWRP v2.1.0 with following roms:
Acer_A500_4.010.42_7.006.01_COM_GEN1
Acer_A500_7.014.14_041.203.01_COM_GEN1
cm-9-20120708-UNOFFICIAL-a500
recovery-ra-iconia-3.17-
gnm
Today i updated TWRP to v2.2.0 using openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-picasso-signed and tried the cm-10-20120730-UNOFFICIAL-a500.zip rom. Same problem, after system reboot i only see the acer icon (permanent).
Also tried cm-9-20120708-UNOFFICIAL-a500.zip but same problem.
What can i do?

There are three main ingredients when customizing a device:
1) BOOTLOADER
2) RECOVERY
3) ROM/KERNEL
You provided answers to #2 and #3....what about #1??? What BOOTLOADER are you on?

Thanks for your reply.
I never changed my bootloader so that will be stock i think.
Finally i managed to get it going again. The trikck was to use a 3.0 stock rom. That worked.
From there i now use ICS (stock) which is fine at first. I had not seen anything but the Acer logo the past 2 weeks, so the Acer ICS will do perfectly now.
But for later on: can i use CM9 or CM10 with default bootloader + TWRP 2.2.0?
Rippster said:
There are three main ingredients when customizing a device:
1) BOOTLOADER
2) RECOVERY
3) ROM/KERNEL
You provided answers to #2 and #3....what about #1??? What BOOTLOADER are you on?
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You'll need the unlocked ICS bootloader. Civato made a great guide over in the DEV section.

jan99 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I never changed my bootloader so that will be stock i think.
Finally i managed to get it going again. The trikck was to use a 3.0 stock rom. That worked.
From there i now use ICS (stock) which is fine at first. I had not seen anything but the Acer logo the past 2 weeks, so the Acer ICS will do perfectly now.
But for later on: can i use CM9 or CM10 with default bootloader + TWRP 2.2.0?
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OK to explain for you.
ICS and JB require the ICS bootloader to run. They will not run on the HC bootloader unless specifically modified to do so. Also, no HC ROM will run on the ICS bootloader. This is why none of those ROMs were working for you.
Flashing stock ICS has updated your bootloader with the locked ICS one, so you probably won't be able to downgrade to any HC ROMs, or use any custom ROMs anymore. You can, however, use APX mode to install the unlocked ICS bootloader which will enable custom ROMs again.
I don't recommend trying to install ANY custom ROMs now until you'd flashed the unlocked bootloader. Instructions for this are in the Development section. Read VERY carefully before proceeding and if in doubt, don't proceed.

Hi FloatingFatMan,
thanks for the explanation.
I think i will stick to the stock rom at first. The APX way is not without risk...but maybe in the near future...

jan99 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I never changed my bootloader so that will be stock i think.
Finally i managed to get it going again. The trikck was to use a 3.0 stock rom. That worked.
From there i now use ICS (stock) which is fine at first. I had not seen anything but the Acer logo the past 2 weeks, so the Acer ICS will do perfectly now.
But for later on: can i use CM9 or CM10 with default bootloader + TWRP 2.2.0?
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I am having the same "stuck on acer logo" issue. I am totally novice when talking about how to flash to ROM and stuff. Can you please direct to me a simple "dummy guide" on how to flash back to factory rom and fix my tablet. I tried the hard reset by holding down volume up and pwr button and on/off button, where i see the 'erasing..." but it still goes back to logo screen.
Please help me with my situation. Thanks in advance.

Have a look at this video
That is an example on how to do it.