I have been searching for awhile now, and just can't seem to find out what I need. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 Method 1, it was a mistake (I think). Now I'm stuck with android 3.01 and without root and/or OTA update available.
So please, link me guide or just tell me what to do. I'm so tired of this mess that I've been working with the whole day.
I want to get back to stock rom and firmware so i can use my warranty if so needed.
thanks, webspirit
maybe....
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
hiarni said:
maybe....
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
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I can't find my firmware version?
Webspirit said:
I have been searching for awhile now, and just can't seem to find out what I need. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 Method 1, it was a mistake (I think). Now I'm stuck with android 3.01 and without root and/or OTA update available.
So please, link me guide or just tell me what to do. I'm so tired of this mess that I've been working with the whole day.
I want to get back to stock rom and firmware so i can use my warranty if so needed.
thanks, webspirit
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You're not "stuck"! Reverting is done in order to get a rootable firmware (3.0.1). Root it, install CWM and you're done - you can install whatever ROM you like. I thought that's quite clear but obviously I have mistaken, so I added #7 and #8.
If tablet currently boots then you can go into settings and "About Tablet" to find firmware versions...Just a thought..
Bill...
Hi, I'm trying to revert to 100% stock (unrooted), but all the links for stock roms from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
seem to be offline (i.e. http://vache-android.com and http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com are both unavailable). Anyone know if there are mirrors for these files? Specifically, I'm looking for a 3.2.1 stock rom for the A501.
Thanks!
EDIT:
I found a link to the latest 3.2.1 stock COM_GEN1 full package for the A501 via the russian forums. Filename: 'SD_Acer_A501_Android 3.2.1_4.066.29_COM_GEN1(www.mobims.ru).zip' can be downloaded here.
novedM Wilson,
No one knows where to get an acer stock rom for A501? Sorry to bump - or have I posted in the wrong forum? I just need to return to stock (unrooted) to test something.
faxedhead said:
No one knows where to get an acer stock rom for A501? Sorry to bump - or have I posted in the wrong forum? I just need to return to stock (unrooted) to test something.
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Well, Acer closed off all the files, so we no longer get to them.
Vache, had to get rid of his server for personal reasons, so those links are also no good. Eventually I suspect he'll get things in order and we'll get some of those links back.
Which rom are you looking for? ICS or HC? I have a few, some full HC roms, and some ICS patch updates.
Remember, a lot of people live in different times zones, and also have jobs and family, so sometimes it takes awhile to reply
MD
Thanks MD. I totally understand everyone's got other committments, I have both of those commitments too I'm looking for stock unrooted HC 3.2.1 ideally, but 3.2 is fine (I can then do OTA update to get to 3.2.1). I'm in Australia, so I think the rom I need is Acer_A501_4.066.29_COM_GEN1, but any COM_GEN1 for A501 would be appreciated.
BTW Currently I'm running your fantastic and stable 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1, thanks for you hard-work in putting that together.
Well I got my hands on a brand-new A501 from Acer, just unboxed. So I will now try to find out how to extract an image of the ROM before doing anything else. Any tips appreciated!
EDIT: Before anyone posts a http://lmgtfy.com/ link, I found it should be just a matter of using DD from the android sdk.
EDIT #2: Hmm looks like I need root access to use DD, can someone point me in the right direction for dumping a full image without having to root the tablet first? The tablet is currently running Android 3.2.1, kernel 2.6.36.3+ and build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. Thanks.
faxedhead said:
Thanks MD. I totally understand everyone's got other committments, I have both of those commitments too I'm looking for stock unrooted HC 3.2.1 ideally, but 3.2 is fine (I can then do OTA update to get to 3.2.1). I'm in Australia, so I think the rom I need is Acer_A501_4.066.29_COM_GEN1, but any COM_GEN1 for A501 would be appreciated.
BTW Currently I'm running your fantastic and stable 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1, thanks for you hard-work in putting that together.
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No Problem, and thanks.
I'll see if I have that rom for you. Am pretty sure I have some Com_Gen_1's
EDIT: I have a Decrypted Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H which is 3.2.1 full Acer Update. (never used it). Just need to pull the update.zip out of it.
The only other 3.2.1 I have is the TMPL.
Also Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1.zip (3.2) Used as base for Alex Rom
Let me know if you need them, and I'll upload them.
MD
faxedhead said:
Well I got my hands on a brand-new A501 from Acer, just unboxed. So I will now try to find out how to extract an image of the ROM before doing anything else. Any tips appreciated!
EDIT: Before anyone posts a http://lmgtfy.com/ link, I found it should be just a matter of using DD from the android sdk.
EDIT #2: Hmm looks like I need root access to use DD, can someone point me in the right direction for dumping a full image without having to root the tablet first? The tablet is currently running Android 3.2.1, kernel 2.6.36.3+ and build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. Thanks.
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Rooting the 3.2 is going to be a pain, and you will lose the current image. If I remember correctly, you have to "roll back" to an unstable 3.0.1 and use Iconiaroot.apk. Not what you want in this case,
The other option, was to use Timmy Deans 3.2 root kit, but then again, it installs a 3.2 EUU for an a500 on your tab. Again, not what you want.
You could try the newer "gingerbreak", although I myself would not go this way, only because I don't trust methods that aren't approved by us devs. But would use only as a last chance.
EDIT: Important note. Whatever you try, Get the current UID number before you do it. It's the only safeguard if things go bad. You can run USBDview (search the forums) to get it, or they have several other tools to get it.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Rooting the 3.2 is going to be a pain, and you will lose the current image. If I remember correctly, you have to "roll back" to an unstable 3.0.1 and use Iconiaroot.apk.
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Yep, would you believe I did that process on *13* different A501's last weekend in order to flash your Alexandra III rom, so I know that process well, and yep not an option anyway.
Moscow Desire said:
You could try the newer "gingerbreak", although I myself would not go this way, only because I don't trust methods that aren't approved by us devs. But would use only as a last chance.
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I agree this is a last chance since it would mean I'd need to reverse the changes done by that app to remove su and and superuser apk after dumping the image.
Moscow Desire said:
EDIT: Important note. Whatever you try, Get the current UID number before you do it. It's the only safeguard if things go bad. You can run USBDview (search the forums) to get it, or they have several other tools to get it.
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Thanks I got the UID number.
Moscow Desire said:
Also Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1.zip (3.2) Used as base for Alex Rom
Let me know if you need them, and I'll upload them.
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Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H confuses me a little since my 3.2.1 is on build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1, so the build number seems a bit weird. And so since it seems you need to root before you can dump :silly: that would be awesome if you could upload your 3.2 Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1 ROM, then I'll just update it to 3.2.1 via OTA!
faxedhead said:
Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.510.01_COM_GEN1H confuses me a little since my 3.2.1 is on build Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1, so the build number seems a bit weird. And so since it seems you need to root before you can dump :silly: that would be awesome if you could upload your 3.2 Acer_A501_4.027.15_COM_GEN1 ROM, then I'll just update it to 3.2.1 via OTA!
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No problem. Will try to upload it tonight. If not, tomorrow. Be careful though. Dang thing just might want to OTA to ICS!
Sometimes, they name the update files strange.
It's uploaded;
http://d-h.st/zHb
MD
Thank you
Hi,
I just happened to read this thread and already downloaded your official ROM. I am also using your 3.2.1 Alexandra III v1.1 and planning to revert it back to the official firmware. At first, I try flashing the SD_Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 ROM and succeeded. However, when I try to update, I always get the "your device is up to date" message. But now, I am planning to flash my A501 with your ROM and hopefully will be able to update my A501 normally. I want to say thank you for uploading this ROM.
I flashed the ROM MD uploaded, worked fine, thanks MD. However I also get 'Your device is up to date' when running 'System Update'. Currently the tablet is running Android 3.2, but 3.2.1 is definitely available, as that is what I have running on my other A501 I just recently unboxed. I'm guessing this is because http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com is offline, hence no acer tablet can be updated right now!?! I also tried vache's OTA Check tool but it also says no update available. I guess that's for the same reason.
For me, my problem is solved since I can live with 3.2 for now, however if anyone wants 3.2.1 stock ROM for A501, I happy to have a go at gingerbreak-ing my 3.2.1 stock tablet in order to dump an image.
Well, it seems http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com is back ONLINE :laugh: So many of those links on vache's post are working again. I'm interested if anyone has a way to construct the file name need for a particular package/update, e.g. what would be the file name for the full package for Acer_A501_4.066.31_COM_GEN1. It seems each file name a post-fix with some numbers and hash (e.g. http://cdn.a1.futuredial.com/Acer_A501_0.000.00_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL_1316069683762_98ed1d97.zip). Has anyone tried to work out how that post-fix is generated? This would allow us to get any package easily...
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The only other 3.2.1 I have is the TMPL.
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Hi, could you please upload that 3.2.1 tmpl ROM? I've reverted recently to 3.2 TMPL and it does not want to update. I heard that there is already TMPL ics OTA available.
Hi Guys,
I have just sold my Iconia A500 and the new buyer wants me to return the tab back to stock ICS.
I have did a few searches but can't find the info what i am looking for.. currently the tab has the following on it
Skirlax_CZ unlocked bootloader (0.03.12)
CWM Recovery
AOKP rom
I don't want to go in ham fisted and brick the tab so if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.
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Hi Guys,
I have just sold my Iconia A500 and the new buyer wants me to return the tab back to stock ICS.
I have did a few searches but can't find the info what i am looking for.. currently the tab has the following on it
Skirlax_CZ unlocked bootloader (0.03.12)
CWM Recovery
AOKP rom
I don't want to go in ham fisted and brick the tab so if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciated.
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Easy as pie. Flash the stock 3.1 (Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1.zip) AFTER WIPING SYSTEM/CACHE/DATA/DELVIC, reboot, then ota to ICS. After you do the first OTA to 3.2 and it reboots it will say a Flashing Bootloader message then reboot with all stock everything.
Here's a link to it in my dropbox. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpdy13u4ufec461/Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1.zip
That was along the lines of what i thought... but i did not want to just do it without checking.
Thanks for the link and post.
Hi there,
Did you get back to stock ICS using this method?
I want to get back to stock ICS so I can use AFTEROTA to unlock my bootloader the "easy" way. - I tried installing some "stock" roms last night but (3.2) but none of them offered me the ICS OTA.
I assume that to do the OTA I just go into the settings under About Tablet >System updates and check from there?
Are there any regional restrictions on the OTA? - I know Australia is sometimes behind with android updates.
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I want to get back to stock ICS so I can use AFTEROTA to unlock my bootloader the "easy" way. - I tried installing some "stock" roms last night but (3.2) but none of them offered me the ICS OTA.
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Just grab that rom from my post and flash it in CWM after wiping.
stinkytoes said:
I assume that to do the OTA I just go into the settings under About Tablet >System updates and check from there?
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You are correct. System/about/update all the way to ICS.
stinkytoes said:
Are there any regional restrictions on the OTA? - I know Australia is sometimes behind with android updates.
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I have no idea... But I doubt it.
Thanks JdgM3NT4L,
I installed the the rom but when I go into System/about/update it comes up with:
No update
Your device is up to date.
I did not log in to my google account - but I doubt that would have anything to do with the Acer update.
Any suggestions?
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Thanks JdgM3NT4L,
I installed the the rom but when I go into System/about/update it comes up with:
No update
Your device is up to date.
I did not log in to my google account - but I doubt that would have anything to do with the Acer update.
Any suggestions?
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Give it a few days. Also, check the market and make sure the Iconia Update Enhancement is shown as installed. It should be. If not, install it.
MD
Thanks MD,
Will give it a shot.
If waiting it out takes more time that you want you could go to blackthund3r's thread in the Dev section here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560, and grab the OTA's.
I have no idea about getting OTA's when not in the United States. It's seems strange to me because immediately after booting my tab and updating the Enhancement App my updates are available right away.
Please share your results and what you had to do to get updated. Especially if anything is different than expected. I'm hoping that it OTA's for you without a problem.
Thank you.
Still waiting on the update - I am not in a rush. Will let you know when it comes through
Thanks for the help
Still waiting on the OTA....
Am getting impatient. I think I will try this:
JdgM3NT4L said:
If waiting it out takes more time that you want you could go to blackthund3r's thread in the Dev section here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560, and grab the OTA's.
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reading the thread it says that they should be flashed by the stock recovery - however my recovery is not stock - it is touch based on Ra recovery.
how do I go about flashing these if my recovery is not stock?
Finally gave up waiting and manually flashed the OTA. Then it was easy to use afterota to install bootloader and recovery. not sure why I didn't get the OTA from Acer.
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I haven't been keeping up with the A500 development for a long time and now I'm trying to get back into it and so much has changed! There seems to be many different ways to accomplish what I want but I cant figure out which would be best for me.
I'm currently on Taboonay 3.0.1 (HC bootloader I THINK) and would like to try some of the newer roms like flexreaper or CM10 but I need to get the ICS bootloader first which is where I get confused. I've read THIS THREAD and I believe option 2 is what I would have to do, is that correct? And option 1 would be if I was stock ICS?
Another question is would it be easier to just go back to stock and go from there?
jon-.- said:
I haven't been keeping up with the A500 development for a long time and now I'm trying to get back into it and so much has changed! There seems to be many different ways to accomplish what I want but I cant figure out which would be best for me.
I'm currently on Taboonay 3.0.1 (HC bootloader I THINK) and would like to try some of the newer roms like flexreaper or CM10 but I need to get the ICS bootloader first which is where I get confused. I've read THIS THREAD and I believe option 2 is what I would have to do, is that correct? And option 1 would be if I was stock ICS?
Another question is would it be easier to just go back to stock and go from there?
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You can take a look at a guide that I made for fixing a boot animation issue some people have. It shows the steps for flashing the bootloader. But before you do anything get AfterOta by Gersma here and find your SBK.
Also when you read through that guide just do the automatic APX option instead of the manual one if you can. Other than that it should break it down where it is easy for you.
Hey guys, Im going to try and explain my situation as best I can. Im not a newb to rooting, etc, but I am no means an expert like most of you. So, with that said, here I go...
I had my Acer A500 rooted on honeycomb when I first bought, when it first came out. I then tried to do the OTA update of ICS many months back with no luck as it gave me the Triangle of death thing when it tried to install it. However it broke my root anyways even though ICS never installed. The weird thing though is that I finally realized my build version stated I was on ICS, but my Android version showed I was running 3.2.1 honeycomb!!!
Yesterday, I finally got fed up and spent hours searching this forum and others trying to find a solution.
On this page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816560), I tried flashing many of the full ROM's and update package ROM's and finally found one that worked under the update package...this one specifically (Acer_A500_7.014.16_041.206.01_COM_GEN1: ftp://94.23.233.147/Tablets/A500/Ace...1_COM_GEN1.zip). My tab booted and seems to be working fine and running 4.0.3 now.
So with all this said, my question to you Android Exerts...what the heck happened? How was I running an ICS build, but on honeycomb? Even though I flashed an update package, do I have a full ICS or do I need to flash a full ROM now?
If I need to flash a full ROM, which one should I do from the first link above?
I am also attaching a screenshot of my Acer tab to show you what Im running.
Please help and thank you to all in advance.
Anyone? I would really appreciate some help/feedback from you genius android guys.
Well, from the looks of things you are now on stock ICS....
To flash a rom ics/jb from here, u need to nvflash the unlocked boot loader package, which will include a custom recovery...
Most custom roms are pre-rooted so u won't need to worry about that...
Head over to civatos boot loader thread for a guide and d/l links
It can be a rather complex process but if u follow the guide to the letter, u shouldn't have any probs...
Go thru steps 1-4 first and then carry on to the actual flashing process.
There are auto-tools u can use...apxFlash Tool or afterOTA but I prefer the good old manual nvFlash method,
You will need drivers and your cpuid - see the guide in my sig if u need further info
Be aware that if u muck this up, u may end up bricked and lately there's been a lot of this....worst case scenario-fried m/board!!
Most folk flash with no troubles at all...the other 5%.....well......
There are some gr8 roms to choose from.....flexreaper, cm10 are my faves...but really, all the custom rooms here are fantastic and well supported.
If u need any further help feel free to ask!
And good luck
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