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
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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
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.
MD
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?
I tried doing the afterota v1.09 and all I get is the android on his back with the exclamation point coming out of his belly. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this to work. All I want is clockwork mod and it wont work. I have the ota ICS Version 4.0.3, image version Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1 and I also have root. Thanks for any help out there.
Bryant
You need to use Blackthund3r's APX root tool first. http://d-h.st/OhT
More info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Then you can use AfterOTA after that
I tried that and per the directions which are very sketchy, still can't get anything to work. I am a complete noob when it comes to this. My tablet has the official ICS and it is also rooted using iconia root. All I want is to install CWM so I can change my internal sd card of 16gb to external sd card of 32 gb. Anyone out there want to let me know how.
I also have downloaded ACER recovery Pro and when I load the CWM rev 1.7 by thor2002ro for ICS bootloader it works but when I want to reboot into recovery I get the dead android with the exclamation point. This makes me believe I have a locked bootloader. Any help out there would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Make sure you have the correct apx driver on your pc, then Blackthund3r's apx tool will wor to root and remove the stock recovery from overwriting any custom recoveries. Afterota will then work after that.
When it was asking for drivers I thought it meant acer usb drivers. I went and loaded the drivers that are on the A500 manager. Is this not the right place to get them. Also I thought with the otatool it was supposed to get the SBK# automatically, but it is not working. So do I need to get a driver for the APX tool and if so where do I find this?
Thanks,
Bryan
Need Guide
I'm on OTA ICS (4.0.3) Unlocked Bootloader on my a500.
I am reading various threads in Development section, regarding rooting and bootloader-unlocking, using either blackthund3r's ICSRoot Tool or AfterOTA. I'm more inclined towards using AfterOTA Tool. But I'm not able to find an exhaustive guide to use AfterOTA.
Appreciate if someone can provide any pointers to a step-by-step guide for using AfterOTA or any video demonstrating the process using AfterOTA
Thanks
Hello people of the forum, I am newbie with android, I've been asking for help because my tablet stopped working after I followed a tutorial to route it, I used a program "Afterota v1" tutorial here on the forum in order to install APX more now I can no longer start, he did not ask to update.zip, I do not know what it ta asking update the screen as it is in the image Please someone help me to recover it.:crying:
the picture in this link, take the space, as I am new user can not post link, thanks
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jinhad said:
Hello people of the forum, I am newbie with android, I've been asking for help because my tablet stopped working after I followed a tutorial to route it, I used a program "Afterota v1" tutorial here on the forum in order to install APX more now I can no longer start, he did not ask to update.zip, I do not know what it ta asking update the screen as it is in the image Please someone help me to recover it.:crying:
the picture in this link, take the space, as I am new user can not post link, thanks
http : // img43.imageshack. us/img43/8262/a500c. jpg
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the picture looks ok...
check your external sd card - make sure there is not an "update.zip" on that or your internal "sd card"
the writing you see on yr tab is ok you should be able to just
"reboot" the tab and be all good??
try running the afterOTA again....
PS >>> oh are you trying to flash the unlocked bootloader or rollback to HC??
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the picture looks ok...
check your external sd card - make sure there is not an "update.zip" on that or your internal "sd card"
the writing you see on yr tab is ok you should be able to just
"reboot" the tab and be all good??
try running the afterOTA again....
PS >>> oh are you trying to flash the unlocked bootloader or rollback to HC??
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Thanks for responding:good:, so I've tried using afterOTA again, although not the usb connection. I was trying to put recovery_twrp_2.1.3-ICS.img with apx mode, it restarted and gave PASS screen, but now is only on this screen, asking "update.zip", already put in external SD: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip, FLEX-Resurrection_Rev1-Aroma-Public.zip, cwm_hc_ics_root.zip, and nothing.
I have this information:
Tablet Cpuid: 037C624341E05557
Tablet Sbk: 0x17A51E00 0x94ABD401 0x7BE23003 0x340A2103
Android Build: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Bootloader: 00:03:12 ICS-
jinhad said:
Thanks for responding:good:, so I've tried using afterOTA again, although not the usb connection. I was trying to put recovery_twrp_2.1.3-ICS.img with apx mode, it restarted and gave PASS screen, but now is only on this screen, asking "update.zip", already put in external SD: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1.zip, FLEX-Resurrection_Rev1-Aroma-Public.zip, cwm_hc_ics_root.zip, and nothing.
I have this information:
Tablet Cpuid: 037C624341E05557
Tablet Sbk: 0x17A51E00 0x94ABD401 0x7BE23003 0x340A2103
Android Build: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1
Bootloader: 00:03:12 ICS-
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Because, you still are running a stock rom,. more or less.
The problem happens, because you are re-booting after installing the custom recovery. And the rom you are running, is booting it to stock recovery (it's overwriting your custom recovery) which explains why it's looking for update.zip
What you need to do, is after installing your custom recovery, boot immediately to it Via adb, or shut down and boot using Vol- and PWR. Then install your custom rom.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Because, you still are running a stock rom,. more or less.
The problem happens, because you are re-booting after installing the custom recovery. And the rom you are running, is booting it to stock recovery (it's overwriting your custom recovery) which explains why it's looking for update.zip
What you need to do, is after installing your custom recovery, boot immediately to it Via adb, or shut down and boot using Vol- and PWR. Then install your custom rom.
MD
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I understand, I'm stuck in this mode, how can I do the adb, this procedure, detroit afterOTA the folder, I have a folder with adb is this?, as does the process? Thank you.
jinhad said:
I understand, I'm stuck in this mode, how can I do the adb, this procedure, detroit afterOTA the folder, I have a folder with adb is this?, as does the process? Thank you.
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keep in mind that flashing custom roms and recovery's REQUIRE the unlocked bootloader be flashed FIRST... I'd suggest apxFlash tool to do that....all u need is in civatos bootloader thread, pls read very carefully. do the first 4 steps and then use apxFlash tool to complete the process....if u don't do things exactly as written you'll end up in trouble....
good luck
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dibb_nz said:
keep in mind that flashing custom roms and recovery's REQUIRE the unlocked bootloader be flashed FIRST... I'd suggest apxFlash tool to do that....all u need is in civatos bootloader thread, pls read very carefully. do the first 4 steps and then use apxFlash tool to complete the process....if u don't do things exactly as written you'll end up in trouble....
good luck
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Thank you friend, I managed to solve reading .. is that as I am the brail, my english ta weak and had difficulty understanding, most did all the steps and got .. Thank you.
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