Was on an old version of Flexreaper ICS 4.0.3, tried to install Flexreaper 4.0.4, now I can't get passed the splash screen when you first boot the tablet. I can still boot into recovery.
How do I fix this and get on 4.0.4?
Have you checked the boot loader ? 4.0.4 required ics bootloader.
I was on ICS 4.0.3, but that might be it. How do I flash that?
Haloman800 said:
I was on ICS 4.0.3, but that might be it. How do I flash that?
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Read civato threads carefully and follow the instructions:
1. You need ICS bootloader: refer to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
2. Flash modified Honeycom bootloader after flash the ROM and before reboot. Refer to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517181
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I have installed the ICS V4 bootloader and everything is fine. (it has the big PASS thing). I can boot up to HC 3.2.1 fine as well.
However, when I go to press power+volume down, I get "booting from recovery kernal image" then it switches to a picture of the android with a caution sign.
Do I have to root my device and install CWM or something? (sorry I'm still quite noob at this, I haven't rooted yet). Didn't I already install this when I installed the bootloader?
Thanks in advance!
Booting stock HC and stock ICS after installation of ICS BL overwrites recovery.
Follow civatos guide for installing ICS BL V4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
And do all the steps.
Greetings
edit: on Moscow's advice ;-)
HalloSpencer said:
Booting stock HC after installation of ICS BL overwrites recovery.
Follow civatos guide for installing ICS BL V4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
And do all the steps.
Greetings
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This includes Stock ICS Roms also
Thanks guys. I immediately booted to recovery after installing the bootloader. Now I have ICS running.
If I wanted to update to the V5 bootloader, could I do it without reinstalling my rom?
You guys are awesome
jgv115 said:
Thanks guys. I immediately booted to recovery after installing the bootloader. Now I have ICS running.
If I wanted to update to the V5 bootloader, could I do it without reinstalling my rom?
You guys are awesome
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If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can put the v5 bootloader.blob in a flash.zip and flash through CWM. That's one method. This became available as of ver4.
The other would be to run the NVFlash again you used previously, and install only the bootloader (apx?). Your CWM and Rom should remain intact.
I use Blackthund3r's flash exe to install my .bin files. (gives some funny windows error but always completes) I just toss the new bootloader.bin in the same folder as the exe app. Also the latest recovery image. Do them both at the same time.
So basically 3 methods. Also, check your new UID number and make sure you convert it to SBK like you did the last time. ICS usually changes the UID number sometimes. I usually keep all UID's and SBK's written down.
Moscow Desire said:
If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can put the v5 bootloader.blob in a flash.zip and flash through CWM. That's one method. This became available as of ver4.
The other would be to run the NVFlash again you used previously, and install only the bootloader (apx?). Your CWM and Rom should remain intact.
I use Blackthund3r's flash exe to install my .bin files. (gives some funny windows error but always completes) I just toss the new bootloader.bin in the same folder as the exe app. Also the latest recovery image. Do them both at the same time.
So basically 3 methods. Also, check your new UID number and make sure you convert it to SBK like you did the last time. ICS usually changes the UID number sometimes. I usually keep all UID's and SBK's written down.
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Can you pm me that windows error please? I think it's to do with my mode detection code being stopped abruptly but I want to have it fixed properly for v0.3.3
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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.
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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 have an A500 with OTA ICS.
Android Build : Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
Bootloader : 0.03.12-ICS
I tried using afterota to install bootloader and recovery. Did not work, it goes thru all the steps but I still have stock recovery.
I used blackthund3r's one click rooting tool. So I now have root.
I am not sure what to do next. Flash a recovery or the bootloader.
Thanks for any help!
telemike said:
I have an A500 with OTA ICS.
Android Build : Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
Bootloader : 0.03.12-ICS
I tried using afterota to install bootloader and recovery. Did not work, it goes thru all the steps but I still have stock recovery.
I used blackthund3r's one click rooting tool. So I now have root.
I am not sure what to do next. Flash a recovery or the bootloader.
Thanks for any help!
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You must have missed that part that says you never ask questions in the development section. Sheesh.
telemike said:
I have an A500 with OTA ICS.
Android Build : Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
Bootloader : 0.03.12-ICS
I tried using afterota to install bootloader and recovery. Did not work, it goes thru all the steps but I still have stock recovery.
I used blackthund3r's one click rooting tool. So I now have root.
I am not sure what to do next. Flash a recovery or the bootloader.
Thanks for any help!
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Read all the info in the guide of my link m8 , if you are on stock OTA ics you need to delete "recovery-from-boot.p" from /system , if not you get stuck with stock recovery every time you reboot.
I aplogize for posting in wrong forum. Asked mods to move. Was able to make it work with Blackthund3r's tools and afterota.
Hi masters.:victory:
I have 3.0.1 HC stock boot loader .
Thor touch Recovery 1.7.3
& I have Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM.
1-Can I use the After OTA tools to install the boot loader version 8?
2-For amateurs, the easiest way is to install boot loader V8 Which method?
3-Considering that I am now on Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM >>> Is my CPU ID is displayed in the cwm true?
4-Ics ROM(not tegraowners) is required to change the boot loader before using after OTA tools?
sorry for My bad english:crying::crying:
please answer me by number & simple answer
Thank you very much your answer.
blue966 said:
Hi masters.:victory:
I have 3.0.1 HC stock boot loader .
Thor touch Recovery 1.7.3
& I have Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM.
1-Can I use the After OTA tools to install the boot loader version 8?
2-For amateurs, the easiest way is to install boot loader V8 Which method?
3-Considering that I am now on Tegraowners_ICS_ROM_v168 ROM >>> Is my CPU ID is displayed in the cwm true?
4-Ics ROM(not tegraowners) is required to change the boot loader before using after OTA tools?
sorry for My bad english:crying::crying:
please answer me by number & simple answer
Thank you very much your answer.
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after two day no answer:silly:
xda developers>>>>>>> It is the largest association
Ok, well, your obsessive use of smileys make thiss really hard to read. Nonetheless, the AfterOTA tool won't be the best method to flash the V8 bootloader. However, it will make getting the necessary ID's easy.
MAKE A CWM BACKUP FIRST!
1. So, I recommend getting the After OTA tool lite, then plug your tab into your computer with debugging mode on.
2. Launch afterOTA lite, obtain your SBK, CPUID, (it will save it automatically in a text file for you).
3. After that, run BlackThndr's tool, found here:
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/
That will flash the new bootloader and compatible recovery.
Then flash your new ROM.
I personally am confused on how you managed to get a ICS ROM running on a HC bootloader, but whatever...
skurtov said:
Ok, well, your obsessive use of smileys make thiss really hard to read. Nonetheless, the AfterOTA tool won't be the best method to flash the V8 bootloader. However, it will make getting the necessary ID's easy.
MAKE A CWM BACKUP FIRST!
1. So, I recommend getting the After OTA tool lite, then plug your tab into your computer with debugging mode on.
2. Launch afterOTA lite, obtain your SBK, CPUID, (it will save it automatically in a text file for you).
3. After that, run BlackThndr's tool, found here:
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk/
That will flash the new bootloader and compatible recovery.
Then flash your new ROM.
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Thanks for your reply
I personally am confused on how you managed to get a ICS ROM running on a HC bootloader, but whatever...
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It is easy
thor2002ro made the best Jelly bean ROM on the HC and ICS Boot loader.
Good luck:good:
blue966 said:
Thanks for your reply
It is easy
thor2002ro made the best Jelly bean ROM on the HC and ICS Boot loader.
Good luck:good:
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thor200ro's software is warez. It's not to be mentioned on this board. Thank you, have a nice day.
I tried to flash a JB rom on my A500 with HC 3.2
Used AfterOta and choose the Standard Tab > Bootloader HC 3.01 + Recovery Thor 1.7.3
Went into recovery and flashed the JB rom, installation completed. Reboot, stuck at Acer logo
I could still boot into recovery, what should I do next?
Thank you
BaoQ said:
I tried to flash a JB rom on my A500 with HC 3.2
Used AfterOta and choose the Standard Tab > Bootloader HC 3.01 + Recovery Thor 1.7.3
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You should have chosen the unlocked bootloader v3 & 1.7.3
Went into recovery and flashed the JB rom, installation completed. Reboot, stuck at Acer logo
I could still boot into recovery, what should I do next?
Thank you
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You could try re-flashing the correct bootloader, not sure if it will work tho but no harm trying.
Failing that, use the manual nvflash method. You must have that unlocked bootloader to run any of the xda ics or jb custom roms
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BaoQ said:
I tried to flash a JB rom on my A500 with HC 3.2
Used AfterOta and choose the Standard Tab > Bootloader HC 3.01 + Recovery Thor 1.7.3
Went into recovery and flashed the JB rom, installation completed. Reboot, stuck at Acer logo
I could still boot into recovery, what should I do next?
Thank you
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Go to recovery, flash an hc rom.
After boot, get your uid number. Then nvflash the unlocked bootloader.
Recovery might show you your uid number also.
Thank you guys, I got it
Used Manual Nvflash to fix it
BaoQ said:
Thank you guys, I got it
Used Manual Nvflash to fix it
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awsum, thanx 4 letting us know u got fixed!
could u plse add [SOLVED!!] to the title of your thread, just to help out others finding themselves in the same boat
cheers dibb