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Originally i ported PRIMEv1.4 by Roach2010, an honeycomb 3.1 rom from Asus to Iconia A500..Its now a more Acer specific rom based on acer drivers and software but with 3.1 features. We are still waiting for the kernel source, so limits of a stock kernel apply, which is one, using the new feature PS3 controller joypad's. Until source is out, these functions are missing.
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Kernel source of "angel" is found here
BRIEF HOWTO
Download AcerRecoveryInstaller from Market or from apps section of A500 here. or use the old solution from this post .
Boot into ClockWorkRecovery (POWER ON + VOL-) and do a full backup.
put PRIMEE v1.4 zip on your sdcard and install using ClockWorkRecovery
NEW USERS - do a factory reset (WIPE) in ClockWorkMod when installing for the first time.
What does this rom offer
99% of all the new 3.1 features including;
Google Video (i think it was 3.1 only)
Google Books (i think it was 3.1 only)
Google VideoEditor
Asus Book Reader
Enhanced exchange support
Faster Browser
resizable widgets (new launcher 3.1)
multilanguage
enhanced task manager
added filesystem tweaks (kernel 2.6.36.3 features)
added 3G Huawei dongle support
added international keyboard layout support
SIP supported & SMS supported
enhanced network driver
root'd + superuser.apk included
DLNA support
Latest updates (P8-patch3)
[*] 2.6.36.4 kernel with CIFS/NFS/3G support. Optional OC upto 1700Mhz.
[*] Now with PS3 controller support
[*] A Splashtop HD fix here in this attachment
[*] Asus book reader app fix.
added SMS functionality with 3G, and enable SIP phone over wifi function, use SMS app from Market(handcent sms) with mobile part.
rearranged boot image parameters a little.
Media scanner both see internal & external directories now perfectly.
disabled adb at bootup, so Internal storage shows on windows ( through Portable devices - A500)
GoogleVideos app added (tested and working from USA)
Changed boot.img, so "am,install" etc works from adb again.
Added AcerSync (Request)
Replaced Asus Camera with Acer Camera (Request)
changes to mounted ext4 filesystems (small optimization)
Wifi fix added for EU users to build.prop "ro.wifi.country=EU"
Full fix for storage locations: Now its simple /mnt/sdcard , /mnt/external_sd , /mnt/usb_storage
bootanimation update .. Thanks to boggio95
Dock station + remote controller fix
LetsGolf included in full image , i just had to
Settings -> Battery stats is now included
[Bugs confirmed]
rotation lock key does not work (it serves no function in Asus firmware)
Don't mess with! (NOW YOU ARE WARNED!)
Disabling Phone+TelephonyProvider can cause unstable OS, settings crash, tablet freeze etc..
Removing apps from system folder can cause bootloop's
[PRIMEE_p8-3.zip] (patch goes on top of above existing full p8 image)
MD5: 4a48c21b4dc6cbfd6d074105318c88c4
[PRIMEE_acerA500-p8.zip]
MD5: 4efd9fcfdbe918c8ac696467a05a0ae7
See post #2 for installation and all other guides
You do all this and you take the risk. But remember if you got the CWM working, you should be safe and you can run itsmagic from CWM if you are in doubt. I take no responsibilites if you damage or brick your device. But if you do think its bricked, and you get checksum errors both at boot and recovery, sc2k might be able to help if you saved your UID number.
The GUIDES!!
INSTALL RECOVERY.IMG with ITSMAGIC (proceed at your own risk) Recommended is to follow original guide
Alternatively, a new easy installer solution for adding the new recovery.img see AcerRecoveryInstaller from Market.
0. Please read the guide below to get your UID ( see How to get the USB serial number for more info)
1. Extract the recovery.zip and copy the contents, recovery.img, to your a500. normally /data/local is a sure location to write it to.
2. so copy using adb like this
adb push recovery.img /data/local
adb push itsmagic /data/local
3. open adb shell
4. execute commands
su -
chmod 755 /data/local/itsmagic
/data/local/itsmagic
5. if the itsmagic works, you see the "done" information etc... BUT if its not working, don't do the commands below...try and figure out why its not working.
6. IMPORTANT - if all is ok, continue with the commands to remove any chance of corrupting recovery.
mount -orw,remount /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
(this command can fail ie. not found (its ok if it does))
mount -oro,remount /system
6a. Next these commands below will install the new recovery.
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 >/data/local/oldrecovery.img
chmod 777 /data/local/oldrecovery.img
cat /data/local/recovery.img >/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
/data/local/itsmagic
sync
Copy the /data/local/oldrecovery.img to your pc.
Execute this command on your pc.
adb pull /data/local/oldrecovery.img oldrecovery.img
1. with adb you can restore the "oldrecovery.img" like this
adb push oldrecovery.img /data/local
adb push itsmagic /data/local
2. open adb shell
3. execute commands
su -
chmod 755 /data/local/itsmagic
/data/local/itsmagic
5. confirm itsmagic works.
6 if all is ok, continue with the commands
cat /data/local/oldrecovery.img >/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
/data/local/itsmagic
sync
INSTALL CUSTOMROM GUIDE (proceed at your own risk)
make sure you validate the MD5SUM of the rom zipfile if possible for you, to ensure file is ok, or manually extract content on pc/mac/windows to verify zipfile is ok.
copy the PRIMEEv14_acerA500.zip to your sdcard, if md5sum / zip file is ok.
run the recovery (POWER off tablet.. then press and hold POWER button and hold VOL- until text in upper left corner appear and stop pressing VOL-)
use ClockWorkMod as normal (assumed is you tried cwm before) and wipe data/cache areas.
install zip file sdcard, and select the PRIMEEv14_acerA500.zip, and chose YES to install.
wait for installation to finish, and then choose reboot now
the zip file contains itsmagic and will execute at finish, so a reboot should run fine and boot your new custom rom.
How to get the USB serial number:
1. Connect Iconia to your PC
2.a Linux
call lsusb -v
read the value of iSerial for Iconia
2.b Windows
- Open Device manager
- Goto Properties of Android USB Devices->Acer Composite ADB Interface
- Goto "Details" Tab
- Select "Parent" from the property selection.
- Read the value. It looks like this:
USB\VID_0502&PID_3325\370014740c00594
- The number after the last "/" is the UID.
2.c Windows (alternative method)
Download this tool (download link is nearly at the end of the page):
- Open the tool
- Sort after VendorID
- Check all devices with VendorID = 0502 and ProductID = 3325 . There is also a "Serial Number" column.
Backup all of your partitions on your iconia A500
Connect Iconia to your PC or open a terminal on your tablet. make sure you got a sdcard inserted to with at least 1GB free space
if you are on stock rom, location of sdcard is /mnt/external_sd , if you are already on 3.1 its /data/Removable/MicroSD, put that into first step below, where i wrote you should.
so execute the commands below, and you got a full backup of your device..Remember to execute the "itsmagic" command, if you restore this backup.
BACKUP COMMANDS
export SDCARD=[YOUR SDCARD LOCATION] (ie. SDCARD=/mnt/external_sd)
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p1
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p2
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p3
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p5
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p6
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p7 >$SDCARD/mybackup_mmcblk0p7
RESTORING FILES
If you want to restore the files, open the CWM recovery you installed and log in with adb.
make sure all partitions are unmounted. execute the commands in the adb here.
make a copy of the "itsmagic" application to your sdcard location as well.
RESTORE COMMANDS
mount /sdcard
export SDCARD=/sdcard
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p1 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p2 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p3 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p5 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p6 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p6
cat $SDCARD/mmcblk0p7 >/dev/block/mmcblk0p7
mount /system
copy $SDCARD/itsmagic /system/bin/
chmod 755 /system/bin/itsmagic
/system/bin/itsmagic
Wow! very prompt progress to custom rom. Thanks dexter!
Is that the recovery you included the CWM?
Can I understand that the recovery.img should be flashed using itsmagic method. After that, we get a custom recovery (CWM) to restore your update.zip.
And your update.zip will not contain anything that would alter the kernel such that you will not run itsmagic again in your update.zip. Am I correct? Thanks.
ardatdat said:
And your update.zip will not contain anything that would alter the kernel such that you will not run itsmagic again in your update.zip. Am I correct? Thanks.
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my update.zip WILL install a custom boot.img , as HC3.1 uses a different boot, so its unavoidable..
but i have included itsmagic in the zip, and when the "system" is unpacked, it leaves it unmounted until itsmagic has run, so the libraries are available to execute the application which is done at the end in the updater-script.
I have tested it and it works and installs the new boot with this recovery.img (this image got busybox in /sbin which is important)
sorry, little tech, but required to explain how i did it.
So exciting cant wait to try this out tomorrow
Oh YEAH! Was still hoping for this coz customROMs came to other devices with locked bootloader too!
Now its here!
Will definetly try this when i have time this afternoon
OMG so greaaaaat, thanks pal!!!
edit: downloading
dexter, can you make a guide for newbie to install this rom ? or may be any one?
Working great so far. Quite stable.
interqd said:
dexter, can you make a guide for newbie to install this rom ? or may be any one?
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Soon, i will do even better.. ill dig up an old application used on FlipOut to install a recovery.. this app will then install the recovery.img and run the "itsmagic" application. but that for later.
but here is my way of seeing it simple, if you can use adb and a shell in a rooted a500.
See post #1 for the GUIDE(s)
Dexter_nlb said:
Soon, i will do even better.. ill dig up an old application used on FlipOut to install a recovery.. this app will then install the recovery.img and run the "itsmagic" application. but that for later.
but here is my way of seeing it simple, if you can use adb and a shell in a rooted a500.
See post #1 for the GUIDE(s)
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I got a itsmagic: not found
when I try to execute :S i dont understand why, is there a permission to be set or something?
on itsmagic post just say "call itsmagic" but bunno what this mean its a command? just #itsmagic?
thanks in advance
EDIT:
I think this need to be posted on OP
2. so copy using adb like this
adb push recovery.img /data/local
adb push itsmagic /data/local
3. open adb shell
4. execute commands
cd /data/local
su -
chmod 755 itsmagic
./itsmagic
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Alejandrissimo said:
I got a itsmagic: not found
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thanks.. i updated post #1.
Boot perfectly!!!! thanks a TON for your work!!!!
btw, this recovery its 100% functional? for custom.zip files and stuff?
Can root explorer and terminal emulator be used to execute the above commands from the device or is adb the only option?
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bochocinco23 said:
Can root explorer and terminal emulator be used to execute the above commands from the device or is adb the only option?
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App
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I think yes, you can use terminal emulator
Any impressions so far?
huxflux2003 said:
Any impressions so far?
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marvelous just want to figureout how play videos everything else its a lot of smooth (youtube HD works)
It plays YouTube videos fine...
Alejandrissimo said:
marvelous just want to figureout how play videos everything else its a lot of smooth
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what about install moboplayer?
even 3rd party cant play videos?
and, does usb host is functioning?
keyboard, mouse, gamepad, hdd, td, etc
3.1 should have them to run by default right ?
Language support
Hi, does your ROM supports all languages like Android 3.1, or did you remove e.g. Czech language?
Anyway, sounds great, I will try it today.
As I've seen a few people around having some checksum erros, I decided to write a small HOWTO.
!!!
The most important information needed to recover from a bricked device is the UID
If your device is not bricked and you read this thread ensure that you have saved your UID!
!!!
Because some people do not read big red text, here it is once again:
GET YOUR UID even if your device is not bricked.
If you need help please contact me with PM or ask for help in this thread.
If your device does not boot anymore it may display the following checksum erros:
"LNX checksum error" - when trying to boot into normal mode
"SOS checksum error" - when trying to boot into recovery (VOL- + Power pressed)
<CASE 1> SOS checksum error
Steps:
- Switch off your device by pressing power for ~8sec
- Switch on your device and boot into normal mode
- If LNX checksum error is displayed, stop here and see <CASE 3>
- Download itsmagic (see this thread). Extract "itsmagic" to the tools folder of android sdk.
- Connect your device to your PC (Windows: drivers can be obtained from Acer website)
- If not already done, get your UID using Method 1 of "How to get the UID"
- If not already done, get a dump of mmcblk0_start (see "How to get a dump of mmcblk0_start")
- In the command window type:
Code:
adb push itsmagic /data/local
adb shell
su -
chmod 755 /data/local/itsmagic
/data/local/itsmagic
exit
- If everything went fine you should see some output of itsmagic
- Reboot and check if you can boot again
- Store your UID and mmcblk0_start to some safe place
Possible reasons for this error
- You tried to install a new recovery without calling itsmagic before
- You have not remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
- Your recovery partition is corrupt
<CASE 2> LNX checksum error
Steps:
- Switch off your device by pressing power for ~8sec
- Switch on your device and boot into recovery by pressing VOL- + Power
- If SOS checksum error is displayed, stop here and see <CASE 3>
If you have stock recovery:
- If not already done, get your UID using Method 2 of "How to get the UID"
- Apply an official OTA, see this thread
If you have thor's CWR:
- If not already done, get your UID using Method 1 of "How to get the UID".
- Select "reboot system now"
If you have any other recovery (that does not have itsmagic integrated):
- If not already done, get your UID using Method 1 of "How to get the UID". If Method 1 does not work, try Method 2
- DO NOT apply any official update.zip . Otherwise you will end up in <CASE 3>
- send me a PM or ask for help in this thread.
Possible reasons for this error
- You tried to install install a new kernel / stock update.zip without calling itsmagic (will not occur with thor's CWR)
<CASE 3> SOS and LNX checksum error
- If available, upload the "mmcblk0_start" dump to some file hoster (e.g. dropbox)
- Send me a PM with your UID and a link to "mmcblk0_start"
- If you do not have your UID: DO NOT connect your device to your PC:
- Pray that you are able to recover the UID from a PC the Iconia was already connected once.
- Windows: Try Method 2 of "How to get the UID" but DO NOT connect your device to your PC.
- Linux/Mac: Check old syslogs for messages where your device was connected to your PC (normally some "usb " kernel messages)
Possible reasons for this error
- You tried to install a new kernel athough you already have a SOS checksum error
- You tried to install a new recovery altough you aleady have a LNX checksum error
How to get the UID
Method 1
- If not already done, follow the instruction "Howto install ADB" below
- In the command shell, type:
Code:
adb devices
and press RETURN
This will output something like this:
Code:
List of devices attached
370014740c00594 device
The number is your UID.
- Save this number somewhere it won't get lost
Method 2
- Connect your device to your PC and ensure that drivers are properly installed (Windows: Can be downloaded from Acer website)
Windows:
Download this tool (download link is nearly at the end of the page):
- Open the tool
- Sort after VendorID
- Find all devices with VendorID = 0502 and ProductID = 3325. Check the "Serial number" column for these devices.
Linux:
Call (as root) and see the iSerial field for Iconia.
Code:
lsusb -v
Mac:
- Should be visible in system profiler. Sadly I don't own a mac. So if anyone can help me out with this?
How to get a dump of mmcblk0_start
- If not already done, follow the instruction "Howto install ADB" below
- In the command shell, type:
Code:
adb shell
su -
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start
exit
exit
adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0_start .
- This will create a file "mmcblk0_start" in the tools folder of your android-sdk.
- Copy this file to some safe place
How to install ADB
1. Download android SDK from here. Windows: Download the .zip file instead of the exe file.
2. Extract android SDK somewhere
3. Open a command shell:
- Windows: Press Winkey+R . Some small window appear. Enter "cmd" and click ok. A black command promt window will open.
- Linux/Mac: Open a terminal window
4. "cd" to the "tools" folder of the android sdk by typing the following in the command shell:
- Windows:
Code:
cd "<path to tools folder>"
Sample:
Code:
cd "c:\android\android-sdk-windows\tools"
- Linux/Mac:
Code:
cd /path/to/tools/folder
5. Ensure that your device is connected, that drivers are installed and that USB debugging is enabled (on Iconia: Settings->Applications->Development->USB Debugging)
reserved for me
Im just asking, in case3 u need dump of mmcblk0_start ,but what if dont have it, only UID?
Should i make dump of mmcblk0_start just in case to be insured that evrything will be ok if smth happens?
Any way thks fo tutorial)
Glebaka said:
Im just asking, in case3 u need dump of mmcblk0_start ,but what if dont have it, only UID?
Should i make dump of mmcblk0_start just in case to be insured that evrything will be ok if smth happens?
Any way thks fo tutorial)
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Having a dump in <case 3> makes everything easier. But it is not mandatory. Nevertheless it's generally a good idea to backup mmcblk0_start.
btw: thor's CWR will backup mmcblk0_start since version 1.2 if you do a nandroid backup.
sc2k said:
How to get a dump of mmcblk0_start
- If not already done, follow the instruction "Howto install ADB" below
- In the command shell, type:
Code:
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start
exit
adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0_start .
- This will create a file "mmcblk0_start" in the tools folder of your android-sdk.
- Copy this file to some safe place
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Hi there,
after i typed "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start" in the adb shell i got an invalid argument error:
Code:
if: illegal argument combination or already set
What i should do?
when i get a SOS checksum error and a LNX checksum error,can i copy files from pc to a500 device? how?
dmue said:
Hi there,
after i typed "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start" in the adb shell i got an invalid argument error:
Code:
if: illegal argument combination or already set
What i should do?
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Sorry, there was a typo. Should be correct now
Thanks for the hint.
kimycai said:
when i get a SOS checksum error and a LNX checksum error,can i copy files from pc to a500 device? how?
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The procedure for this case is much more complex. If you do something wrong, it is getting even more complicated.
I will not publish details currently, sorry. If you get this error, contact me.
As soon as some tools are finished i will update the OP.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
sc2k said:
Sorry, there was a typo. Should be correct now
Thanks for the hint.
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Ah ok, thx.
thank you sc2k!
sc2k said:
The procedure for this case is much more complex. If you do something wrong, it is getting even more complicated.
I will not publish details currently, sorry. If you get this error, contact me.
As soon as some tools are finished i will update the OP.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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really？
waiting……
Hi
After I typed "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start" in adb i got: "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start /dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Premission denied"
What i done wrong?
Raphaello said:
Hi
After I typed "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start" in adb i got: "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=512 count=13312 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0_start /dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Premission denied"
What i done wrong?
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You need to be root
Type
Code:
su -
before.
I will update the guide
Thanks but it's doesn't work yet. I have root access. I tried type "su-" but it is the same message "cannot open for read: Premission denied". I install usb drivers and the others think from guide hmmmm....
Raphaello said:
I tried type "su-" but it is the same message "cannot open for read: Premission denied".
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Did you type su- or su - (notice the space between su and -)?
Also you'll have to confirm su permissions on the tablet.
I typed "su -" with space between su and -
I have USB debugging turn on
When i type "su -" it say "Premission denied"
I really sorry for problem and thanks you for trying to help me
Is your device rooted? Because it has to be.
And if it's rooted did you notice a superuser app popping up after you run the command.
What a shame, I did not notice a superuser app popping up :/ Now it's ok. Thank You very much. I must learn a lot. Only think was taht I can't pull this file to my computer via "adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0_start" but i copy it directly from device Now I feel safe.
Thanks a lot guys
Well, actually you should be able to dump directly to adb without copying to device to save some time.
like dd if=/dev/mmcblk0p1 count=X bs=Y
but without specifying of= or using of=-
and don't forget to redirect it to file. like "adb shell "dd if ..." > dump_p1". Not sure it will work fine, but I used it once on another device to dump block device image.
i download the android sdk zip file, but is seems that the "tools" folder doesn't include the adb executable file , how should i do?
Note 3.16 and below are for HoneyComb bootloader 3.17 & up are for ICS patched bootloader.
This is built from my forked Amon Ra recovery source.
WARNING UNLESS YOU ARE VERY FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE USING COMMANDLINE/TERMINAL DO NOT MESS WITH THE EXT3|EXT4 MENU. MESSING WITH THE PARTITION FORMATS CAN LEAVE YOUR ICONIA IN A STATE THAT IS UNABLE TO BOOT NORMALLY AND REQUIRES FIXING VIA COMMANDLINE. Fix for ignoring this warning is done by running "iconia_repair.sh help" from command line in recovery.
Full source for both Apache licensed recovery and GPL licensed kernel & busybox are here
Recovery Features:
Special features for acer iconia :
Touch enabled UI
Can use usb flash drive or normal sdcard as sdcard to flash roms and to use in nandroid backup/restore.
Automatically runs itsmagic on boot
External sdcard mass storage works on iconia
Automatically backs up usb serial (uuid) and the start of mmcblk0 in nandroid backup.
Will not remove /data/media unless full ext wipe option is selected (off by default)
ADB as root user
USB-MS Toggle :mounts sdcard as mass storage
Backup/Restore:
Nand Backup : Select Items to backup with the [X]
Nand Restore : browse to and select nandroid backup items with [X] to restore
Nand Restore Clockwork : browse to and restore cwm backup
Flash Zip From Sdcard: Update.zip must be in root of sdcard or you can directory browse.
Toggle Signature Verify : Toggle on/off signature checking on flashing zips
Wipe Menu:
Wipe data/factory reset: wipes all (data, cache, android_secure & dalvik if outside of /data)
Wipe cache
Wipe Dalvik cache : Wipes Dalvik cache in all possible locations if moved by apps2sd
Wipe SD:ext : Wipes Apps2sd ext partition
Wipe Battery Stats
Wipe rotate settings
Wipe data only
Wipe system
Wipe sdcard
Wipe .android secure : Wipes froyo+ native .android_secure on sdcard
Toggle full ext wipe: Toggles full or quick wipe of ext partitions
Partition Sdcard:
Partition SD: Partition's sdcard for apps2sd (this formats card so all non backed-up data is lost)
Repair Sd:ext
SD:ext2 to ext3 : coverts apps2sd ext2 partition to ext3
SD:ext3 to ext4 : same as above but ext3 to ext4 (
Mounts:
Gui mounts to avoid typing in terminal to mount system, data, cache, sd-ext (if exists), sdcard
Other:
Fix Permissions
Move recovery log to SD
Key Test : Output keycodes for debugging recovery
Check Battery Lvl
Ext3|4 menu: Formatting and re-formatting of partitions
Developer menu:
Make and flash boot from zImage : This makes a mkboot folder on sdcard and mounts sdcard as mass storage then you copy a zImage and kernel modules into this folder and it will create a new boot like anykernel and flash it.
Install su & superuser: Installs or fixes su & superuser install (removes old if exists)
Install eng (unguarded) su: Installs engineering su that doesn't use superuser (removes old su & superuser if exists)
Reboot to bootloader: reboots to bootloader/hboot
Reboot recovery : reboots phone back into recovery
Trouble Shooting:
Use option under Other menu to move recovery log to sd. Mount your sdcard to pc and read that file called recovery.log which will be on your external sdcard. It should have detailed cause of error if its not self-explainatory upload it here as an attachment and then post details about the error. Posts without the log are a complete waste of my time and will be ignored as there is no usable info to assist me in troubleshooting it. You will also be told to go visit /dev/null.
Special Thanks:
Thanks to :
Amon Ra
Koush
Sc2k for itsmagic and getuid.ko
Gweedo767 & CEnnis91 for the touch ui
Skrilax_CZ for patched ICS bootloader & setbootmode
Download Section:
To flash on HC bootloader(requires root):
run itsmagic then
Code:
adb push recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img /sdcard
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
sync
reboot recovery
To flash on ICS Patched Bootloader:
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
V3.17 Recovery flashable zip : recovery-ra-iconia-3.17-gnm.zip
ICS recovery-ra-iconia-3.17-gnm.img
md5sum e74dd63395baed6d00c724024ab2d5cc recovery-ra-iconia-3.17-gnm.img
recovery-ra-iconia-3.16-gnm.img
md5sum 357a7033171585005db89d505b6b7c65 recovery-ra-iconia-3.16-gnm.img
recovery-ra-iconia-3.15-gnm.img
md5sum f40fc8fe8708df75583338d09be33ea0 recovery-ra-iconia-3.15-gnm.img
recovery-ra-iconia-3.14-gnm.img
md5sum d69390b62dd914a440ca2ae90ff95a0a recovery-ra-iconia-3.14-gnm.img
recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img
md5sum 292d0a37cc7971baab2b32d6dae0d74c recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img
Flashable zip for 3.13 is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21727826&postcount=13
Changelog 3.14 :
Added menu option to wipe flexrom and also included it in the default wipe all
Added option to flash a zip from internal storage
Added warnings on using the ext3|4 menu
Added recovery shell script called iconia_repair.sh for users that ignore the above warning and have corrupted their partitions. To use call "iconia_repair.sh help" from adb shell in recovery.
Changelog 3.15
Fixed wipe boot option on emmc devices
Fixed ext3|ext4 format menu for iconia & updated the iconia_repair.sh script to match (still may error 1st time if users used this option on 3.13 or 3.14 to format use script to repair and it will work properly from there out)
Itsmagic is now built into recovery binary
Sdcard is now unmounted after flashing a zip from it.
Changelog 3.16
Fixed nandroid restore from usb stick
Added ability to nandroid restore a cwm backup from usb stick
Changelog 3.17
Updated for ICS patched bootloader
Removed auto run of itsmagic (still there from cmd line)
Updated Mass storage in recovery to 2.6.39 kernel
Compiled setbootmode into recovery -- call setbootmode from cmd line to use
Default quick wipe and nandroid backup skips /data/linux directory if present -- toggling full ext wipe will still remove and reformat 100% of /data
Note: nandroid backup folder is changed from nvmem=* to your devices serial # so you may need to manually move old RA backups into new folder.
Updated su & superuser.apk to current
Seems cool ill try it out in am.
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Thanks bro. Just downloaded it. Will give it a try in the am. Off to bed!
Just gave it a quick test. Seemed to work fine (touch controls & backup). Haven't tried a restore yet, which is the true test.
Much thanks! This looks extremely promising.
just curious, being a first time venturing a little bit with my a500, how does one run "itsmagic"? i'm having issues with my windows 7 x64 pc recognizing my tablet running thor's latest ICS build 89 over adb, so would it be possible for somebody to make this as a flashable zip from the recovery i already have installed? or is that crazy... i flash new recoveries all the time for my fascinate or droid 1 in CWMR so I'm just curious. thanks!
Same here ive looked at the old its magic thread from way back and still not sure how to call it.
would some one be able to put together s CWM .zip for us to save alot of the same posts?
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push recovery-ra-i
conia-3.13-gnm.img /sdcard
1665 KB/s (5001216 bytes in 2.932s)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]:/ # su
su
[email protected]:/ # su
su
[email protected]:/ # dd if=/sdcard/recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img of=/dev/block/mmc
blk0p1
a-3.13-gnm.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 <
/sdcard/recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img: cannot open for read: Not a directory
1|[email protected]:/ # sync
sync
[email protected]:/ # sudo
sudo
sh: sudo: not found
127|[email protected]:/ # su
su
[email protected]:/ # exit
exit
[email protected]:/ # ^C
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]:/ # su
su
[email protected]:/ # itsmagic
itsmagic
sh: itsmagic: not found
127|[email protected]:/ # ^C
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb devices
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF device
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb push recovery-ra-i
conia-3.13-gnm.img /sdcard
1932 KB/s (5001216 bytes in 2.527s)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
[email protected]:/ # su
su
[email protected]:/ # dd if=/sdcard/recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img of=/dev/block/mmc
blk0p1
a-3.13-gnm.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 <
/sdcard/recovery-ra-iconia-3.13-gnm.img: cannot open for read: Not a directory
1|[email protected]:/ #
this is what i get. not a directory? Does thor's ICS have something set up differently? I'd love to get a legit recovery up in here. Thanks.
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just for anyone looking in, joe9002 for example, I followed the steps from here to find out you have to run the second set of command in the terminal on the tablet. much easier with a usb keyboard, i might add. got it installed and running nicely. it ain't pretty, but the touch does work. I guess i was expecting more like TWRP with big icons, but not having to use the way too recessed volume buttons is awesome. thanks guys!!!!!
please provide a flashable zip....lazy kid)
easy install
i have used acer recovery installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226191
josinpaul said:
please provide a flashable zip....lazy kid)
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+1, would someone please do a cwm flashable zip for this ?
Thank a million
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If This is a .img. put on your sd card at the same place as the cwm thors recovery .. Acer Recovery installer should See and Install this.. Or am i missing something..
DO NOT TRY JUST BECAUSE I AM ASKING THIS.. But sounds logical.
I just created and tested a CWM flashable file of this image. There's one in the attachment of this post, or you can download it HERE
erica_renee said:
If This is a .img. put on your sd card at the same place as the cwm thors recovery .. Acer Recovery installer should See and Install this.. Or am i missing something..
DO NOT TRY JUST BECAUSE I AM ASKING THIS.. But sounds logical.
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NOT logical at all!
You need a script run to install it. See post above!!!!
kjy2010 said:
I just created and tested a CWM flashable file of this image. There's one in the attachment of this post, or you can download it HERE
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You rock! Thanks a ton, as I don't do ADB since I have too many Android devices in this house, and every time I get one connected to my desktop it breaks the connection of the others.
Now, am I reading correctly that we have to manually run itsmagic with this or does it automatically do it? I think I speak for more than just myself when I say I have no idea how or even when to do this.
Has anyone done a successful recover?
internetpilot said:
You rock! Thanks a ton, as I don't do ADB since I have too many Android devices in this house, and every time I get one connected to my desktop it breaks the connection of the others.
Now, am I reading correctly that we have to manually run itsmagic with this or does it automatically do it? I think I speak for more than just myself when I say I have no idea how or even when to do this.
Has anyone done a successful recover?
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If I read it correctly, you needed to run It's Magic to install it, then the Recovery ran it on it's own, as there's no way to manually run it's magic from recovery, but that's a moot point as I created the flashable zip to install it
kjy2010 said:
If I read it correctly, you needed to run It's Magic to install it, then the Recovery ran it on it's own, as there's no way to manually run it's magic from recovery, but that's a moot point as I created the flashable zip to install it
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Oops...see that now in the OP. Thanks. Sorry, the running itsmagic as part of the install process through me for a loop. I know that I've seen Thor's CWM recovery automatically loading it, and I was worried that with this recovery we'd have to do it manually.
Alright. Maybe I'll be the guinea pig and try a restore.
kjy2010 said:
If I read it correctly, you needed to run It's Magic to install it, then the Recovery ran it on it's own, as there's no way to manually run it's magic from recovery, but that's a moot point as I created the flashable zip to install it
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Yes itsmagic is needed to call the bootloader re-write of partition checksums. Itsmagic is executed in both my recovery and thor's on boot. To call it manually in either recovery which is not needed as its already done you would do either "itsmagic" from adb shell in recovery or from updater-script run_program("/sbin/itsmagic"); or call it in a script in a flashable zip.
internetpilot said:
Alright. Maybe I'll be the guinea pig and try a restore.
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It works I developed and tested this on my own a500 I just got a few days ago. The beta restore CWM backup option only works for a true sdcard not the usb_drive. The amon ra backup & restore options will work with both usb_drive and sdcard fyi.
drellisdee said:
Yes itsmagic is needed to call the bootloader re-write of partition checksums. Itsmagic is executed in both my recovery and thor's on boot. To call it manually in either recovery which is not needed as its already done you would do either "itsmagic" from adb shell in recovery or from updater-script run_program("/sbin/itsmagic"); or call it in a script in a flashable zip.
It works I developed and tested this on my own a500 I just got a few days ago. The beta restore CWM backup option only works for a true sdcard not the usb_drive. The amon ra backup & restore options will work with both usb_drive and sdcard fyi.
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Thanks again dell! We needed an alternative to the GPL non-compliant CWM that we had!
Your work is GREATLY appreciated and the touch screen is an added bonus!
Very nice addition to the A500, thanks for the hard work.
See my previous post before in post#2
This is a simple batch file using ADB..
With this you can use ADB to manage your file or APK , Backup, Push Your File to device, or pull file from device..
ADB Work on Stand by Mode (Home Screen) or in Recovery Mode, just set it up..
Extract ADBTOOLSv1.0.1.zip and you will find :
command.bat : Windows Batch Command
_BACKUP_OUT : folder where your backup process done and made
_FLASHING_OUT:
folder for flashing your :
kernel (place your boot.img here)
recovery (place your recovery.img here),
modem (place your modem.bin here)--only for gt p7300
_MODDING_FILE: Folder where your file were created by PULL process
Folder where file for PUSH process should be here
_BATCH_INSTALL : place your APK here for batch install
tools: ADB.exe and busybox binary
success_APK : A folder created for All apk from _BATCH_INSTALL move here after instalation.
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Notes:
ADB can access all file from device from CWM Recovery, especially CWMR 5.5.0.4
ALL you need to do is:
From Recovery menu, you need to mount /data and /system for ADB working..
THEN, From Command Prompt set ADB Mode to "recovery".(This Batch File set ADB mode to "Home Screen" by default)
So when you use ADB from Online device ( I mean a stand by device).. you dont need to change ADB Mode..
After you set up, you can use ADB as you like..
Code:
=============================================================================
:::: ADB TOOLS FOR GT P7300 and P7310 by suwandiapr
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| [*] Before use read this:
| --make sure you have installed adb drivers for your device
| --enable "USB DEBUGGING"
| from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
| --enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
| from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
| --increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
| --connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
| --MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A ROOTED DEVICE AND BUSYBOX
| --Place the right file in the right folder
| --Some feature like Flashing need more tester..so please be aware
| --If you use adb recovery feature, set ADB Mode to recovery
| mount /data and /system from your device recovery
| --If you use adb from homescreen, set ADB Mode to HomeScreen
| --All you Do is your own Risk, use with carefull
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Turn on the screen and allow superuser permission when asked!****
_____________________________________________________________________________
| Current MODDING FILE: NONE | ADB MODE :HomeScreen | sdcard path: /sdcard/|
=============================================================================
:::: ADB PULL ::::
=============================================================================
0 Pulling file from /data ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
1 Pulling file from /system partition ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
2 Pulling file from SDcard ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
3 Backup recovery ( see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
4 Backup Kernel ( see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
5 Backup modem (for P7300 only-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
6 Backup /system (tar format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
7 Backup /efs (tar and .img format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
8 Backup APK from /data/app (tar format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
=============================================================================
:::: ADB PUSH ::::
=============================================================================
9 Pushing file to /data ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
10 Pushing file to /system ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
11 Flashing recovery ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
12 Flashing Kernel ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
13 Flashing modem for GT P7300 ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
=============================================================================
:::: Setting ::::
=============================================================================
14 Set current working File ( for PUSH and PULL )
15 Install busybox on device (need root)
16 Set ADB mode (if you on recovery mode)
17 Install apk ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
18 Install batch apk ( from _BATCH_INSTALL to device)
=============================================================================
:::: Reboot Menu ::::
=============================================================================
19 Reboot System
20 Boot Into Recovery
21 Reboot Bootloader
22 Quit
My previous post
inspiration from congox case
when you got a problem with bootlop and you forget make a nandroid backup
only have file from other ROM with flashable.zip and need to push the file from your computer to device
you have a recovery support with mount /system and mount /data (tested on CWM 5.5.0.4 and overcome CWM 5.1.2.6) and you can enter this menu while bootloop happen..
STEP 1 : MANUAL
Connect your device with computer
From device, Go to recovery - mounts and storage - mount /system and mount /data
From your computer go to adb terminal and type this
Code:
adb shell "ls /data/media/"
If you can see list of file from your device sdcard, so you make adb work for your device ..
Place your zip file on your path, says on C://backup.zip and you want to copy the file to /sdcard/download/ and type this code
Code:
adb push backup.zip /data/media/download/.
wait for copying progress done..
After you done with moving file to device sdcard, check content of your sdcard with this code
Code:
adb shell "ls /data/media/download/"
When you found your file from list, you can flash backup.zip from recovery
STEP 2 : WINDOWS BATCH FILE
I made a simple Batch File for windows (sorry i dont have MAC or LINUX distro) , this file will make a folder with name "emergency" in SDCARD and with your files inside that.
Extract the FLASHER.rar somewhere on your Local folder,example: on your " Desktop" Folder
in folder "FLASHER" you will find runme.bat and folder "files"
Rename your file ((flashable.zip files you want to send through ADB) to "backup.zip" and then Put your file into this path /FLASHER/files/myfiles/ (just replace the existing "backup.zip" with files from yours)
Connect your tab with Computer
Reboot into Recovery Menu from your device
From menu Mounts and Storage choose mount /system and /data
From your Computer go To Folder flasher and klik runme.bat
Follow the instruction on window untill copying process done and device reboot to recovery again (copying process will take a minutes depend on your file size)
Now you can flash a emergency ROM from recovery
Window instruction
Code:
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ADB EMERGENCY COPYING TOOL for TAB 8,9
created by SUWANDIAPR
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) COPY YOUR FILE FROM COMPUTER TO SDCARD/emergency/*
(2) CHECKING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICE DIRECTORY
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) make sure u have installed CWM 5.5.0.4 ON YOUR DEVICE
(3) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(4) Rename your Flashable .zip file with "backup.zip"
and place inside "myfiles" folder on your Computer
(5) from Recovery Menu, Choose "Mounts and storage" then
-mount /system and -mount /data
(6) CONNECT YOUR TAB WITH PC WHILE ON RECOVERY MENU
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL ABOVE
Sorry for my Bad english, if there is somebody want to correct every words i use , im very welcome and will change with the proper words and sentence..
Hope this help someone..
Nice guide, thanks!!
I needed some help with mounting the system using adb through a batch file.
I use this command
adb -d shell mount -o remount rw /system
But the mounting fails (I have a rooted phone )
pleas help me I know this is off topic
2 possible reasons for this command to fail:
- /default.prop (on the phone) contains the following line: "ro.secure=1". Then you need another boot.img (in fact just a modified ramdisk). look for "unpack-bootimg.pl" or "unpackbootimage" you may find a guide how to do this manually (not too easy). A rooted kernel would also do the trick.
you can check your default prob with this command "adb shell cat /default.prop".
- in some cases mount requires more parameters. try "adb shell mount" and look for the line containing "/system". In front of system is the "device-name". in my case the mount command would look like this:
mount -o remount,rw /block/dev/mmcblk0p24 /system
hope this helps and sorry for answering off-topic questions....
nail16 said:
I needed some help with mounting the system using adb through a batch file.
I use this command
adb -d shell mount -o remount rw /system
But the mounting fails (I have a rooted phone )
pleas help me I know this is off topic
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you can use busybox and call the binary from the shell
i assume that your device in normal mode ( in home screen)..
here some example..
Code:
su
adb push busybox /tmp/.
adb shell "chmod 755 /tmp/busybox"
adb shell "tmp/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system"
after you type "su" superuser will prompt a request, choose "allow".
glitschi667 said:
2 possible reasons for this command to fail:
- /default.prop (on the phone) contains the following line: "ro.secure=1". Then you need another boot.img (in fact just a modified ramdisk). look for "unpack-bootimg.pl" or "unpackbootimage" you may find a guide how to do this manually (not too easy). A rooted kernel would also do the trick.
you can check your default prob with this command "adb shell cat /default.prop".
- in some cases mount requires more parameters. try "adb shell mount" and look for the line containing "/system". In front of system is the "device-name". in my case the mount command would look like this:
mount -o remount,rw /block/dev/mmcblk0p24 /system
hope this helps and sorry for answering off-topic questions....
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yes you right glistchi, samsung lock adb root on new firmware on my SG- Note..
And make me flash an older firmware for rooting..
new update
Never mind, got it to work
i want to push same file in data system (/data/data) but my tab is not root. can i??
if from cwm recovery, yes you can.. if from stand by mode (home screen) the answer is no... you need root to make it happen..
i got this error
please help
HOW TO ROOT YOUR LENOVO IDEATAB A1000
<DISCLAIMER>
By attempting these steps, your warranty will be void. Even worse than that, it might cause crashes, freezes, random explosions, 2nd degree burns, or even turn your beloved tab into $100+ paperweight. What works on mine might not work on yours, so don't attempt if you don't know what you're doing. Do at your own risk. Corrections are welcome. I must admit that I'm not an expert, so any info I posted might be wrong, and I can't offer you much help. I'm not responsible for anything arising from the use of this how-to. I can only wish you good luck.
<WHY ROOT?>
- Without root or OTA upgrades (at time of writing, Indonesian customers still can't get it), you'll be stuck with ~500MB internal memory. That's annoying.
- You're stuck with the default IO scheduler (cfq) and governor (hybrid, haven't heard that one..)
- You have an incredibly large amount of bloatware you can't get rid of, in that already cramped up internal storage
- Did I mention freedom?
<REQUIREMENTS>
This method is originally used to root Acer Iconia B1-A71. Somehow I noticed that the two actually has the same chipset, MTK8317 (if it really was relevant ). So I tried the method, and through sheer n00b's luck, it worked like a charm!
Lenovo IdeaPad A1000-G --> 4GB storage, 2G/EDGE. This method haven't been tested on A1000-T/F, different storage cap (16GB, etc.) or other variants, but it should work with slight modification. Screenshots of my specs are attached below. Remember, proceed at your own risk!
A Linux System. Never tried on Windows or Mac. I personally used Linux Mint 15. The source post uses Ubuntu.
working ADB (android-tools-adb). You can get this from synaptics, apt-get, etc. If your system can detect adb devices, you should be fine.
Superuser Binary
Busybox Binary (You can get these two from the links on original post. XDA says noobs can't post links :'( )
ORIGINAL THREAD
<CREDITS>
XDA Senior Member entonjackson, for writing such a noob-friendly how-to for rooting Acer Iconia B1-A71 and for allowing me to use it for this how-to.
XDA Member alba81, for discovering the method as acknowledged on the original post by entonjackson
All awesome gurus on XDA which I can't mention one by one.
<THE STEPS>
1. Extract the android sdk to your home folder, e.g. a user named Bob will use like /home/bob
2. Open a terminal
3. Now plug your A1000 into your machine and turn on Debugging Mode (Go into Settings -> Developer Tools, turn on Developer tools, then turn on USB Debugging Mode)
4. Now back at the keyboard of your Linux machine in your terminal type:
Code:
sudo adb devices
The output should be something like:
Code:
123456789ABCDEF device
If it's not, google for it. Somehow your Linux hasn't detected the A1000, although the android sdk for Linux brings all needed drivers with it.
If your device was found, congratulations. The adb connection between your linux machine and your tablet is intact.
5. Now extract the downloaded busybox archive to your home folder, in it there should be a busybox binary. So Bob does:
Code:
sudo ./adb push /home/bob/busybox /data/local/tmp
Code:
sudo ./adb shell
Code:
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
6. You should copy the busybox binary into a directory where you can access it as a plain non-root user on the tablet. We need this binary. so we can apply unix tools like telnet, dd, cat, etc. But for now we need it to establish a telnet session between our tablet and our linux machine.
(This point is written on original post. Seems important, but as soon as I finished step 5, I can use those tools)
7. Dial *#*#3646633#*#* to enter Engineer Mode
8. Go to Connectivity -> CDS Information -> Network Utility
9. type the following command:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -l /system/bin/sh -p 1234
Advice from original poster: copy and paste it from the browser on your tablet, because dependent on which keyboard app installed, this can be freakin tricky. In the next step you will learn, why it's so important why this command should be correct.
10. Tap on Run. You won't get any feedback, so you will never know if the entered command runs properly or not. That's why you should make sure the command is ok.
Now we have started our telnet server on the tablet.
11. Back in the terminal type:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
If you now get an error like couldn't find busybox or something, then either adb push failed or you forgot to chmod, in step 5
12. Now enter:
Code:
cat /proc/dumchar_info
You should get a bunch of lines, try to find a line containing the partition named android
{..... partition list .....}
android 0x0000000028A00000 0x00000000020E8000 2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
{..... partition list .....}
13. We will create a dump of our android system. This is the point where different variants *MIGHT* have different parameters. This step is important, as wrong parameter will result in unmountable image.
Stop. Take a deep breath. If you're not familiar with dd, find a good doc of it. There's a plethora of them.
Get yourself a programmer's calculator (Linux Mint 15 has one built in).
Here's what you'll do :
Convert the hex number on the 3rd column into decimal. In my case (0x20E8000) will yield 34504704. Divide by 4096. The result (8424) goes to the skip parameter.
Convert the hex number on the 2nd column. In my case (0x28A00000) will yield 681574400. Divide by 4096. The result (166400) goes to the count parameter.
So the full dd command will look like :
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=4096 skip=8424 count=166400 | gzip > /cache/system.img.gz
Do a full sanity check before hitting enter! It will take about 5 minutes.
14. After it's finished we must make the image readable for adb, so we do:
Code:
chmod 777 /cache
and
Code:
chmod 777 /cache/system.img.gz
15. Leave the telnet, and then adb shell session by:
Code:
exit
Code:
exit
16. Now we pull our image by
Code:
sudo adb pull /cache/system.img.gz
wait 1-2 minutes.
It should be then located inside /home/bob. It did for me. If not, do a search . It should be a .gz, extract it right there (or /home/bob if it isn't there)
17. Now we need to modify our system image by adding the tiny but helpful su binary. Extract the SU binary to /home/bob.
18. We create a folder where we will mount our system image to. To create it do:
Code:
sudo mkdir /media/a1000
19. Now we mount it:
Code:
sudo mount -o loop /home/bob/system.img /media/a1000
if it fails, then you entered wrong parameters on step 13
20. Now we copy our SU binary to our mounted system image:
Code:
sudo cp /home/bob/su /media/a1000/bin
21. the su binary needs to have the proper rights to make it usable, so we 'suid' it with:
Code:
sudo chmod 06755 /media/a1000/bin/su
22. Let's unmount our baby by:
Code:
sudo umount /media/a1000
and because bob doesn't like a messed up system, he does:
Code:
sudo rm -rf /media/a1000
because he hopefully won't need it anymore.
23. We have to gzip it again to bring it back to where it belongs to. this we do by:
Code:
cd /home/bob
Code:
gzip /home/bob/system.img
24. So here we are now, we made it to the final Boss fight! The next steps are dangerous and should be performed with caution. We copy back our modified system image, which can brick your device, if you do a mistake! Enter adb shell again :
Code:
sudo adb shell
25. Remove the old boring image:
Code:
rm /cache/system.img.gz
26. Leave adb shell
Code:
exit
27. copy our cool new system image containing the su binary:
Code:
sudo adb push /home/bob/system.img.gz /cache
28. Enter adb shell again
Code:
sudo adb shell
29. Usually the telnet server on the tablet is still running, at least in my case it's been like that. That's why we can directly connect to the telnet server with:
Code:
/data/local/tmp/busybox telnet 127.0.0.1 1234
If this doesn't work, then obviously your telnet server isn't running anymore. So on your tablet if the telnet command is still entered (see step 9), tap on Run again and repeat step 29.
30. Now this is the most dangerous step in this how to (no it wasn't the mkdir one). You can copy following command to make sure everything is fine and paste it into your telnet session on your linux terminal.
<WARNING! SANITY CHECK! MAKE SURE *ALL* THE DD PARAMETERS MATCH THE FIRST DD (STEP 13) OR YOUR A1000 WILL TURN INTO A VERY EXPENSIVE PAPERWEIGHT!>
Code:
[B]/data/local/tmp/busybox zcat /cache/system.img.gz | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=4096 seek=8424 count=166400[/B]
After 1-2 minutes you're done, if your tablet or pc or yourself didn't catch fire, everything's fine.
31. Leave telnet / adb shell by doing
Code:
exit
Code:
exit
32. Reboot your A1000 via ADB, then exit
Code:
sudo adb reboot
Code:
exit
33. Unplug your tablet from PC
34. Install Superuser (No, not SuperSU, cause it won't work!). I personally use Superuser by ChainsDD, from Play Store
35. Be lucky. Your tablet and thus you are now free!
Don't forget to hit thanks, if this helps
hi, after step 13 (i double checked the command), i get this error
Code:
/system/bin/sh: can't create /cache/system.img.gz: Permission denied
/dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Permission denied
I have the WiFi 4G version
Im too stuck in step 13.....nothing wrong with the script, can u give me a solution?
Im using A1000G also
@ts
Your guide work perfectl, in windows enviroment but mount step still need linux,
I've question are you using DirectoryBinding? Mine always close when playing Real Racing, its very annoying
You have suggeztion or alternative for DirectoryBinding?
Root with Windows ?
Hi,
I am a new member because i bought this tblet but i can't root. I don't have a linux environment, so there is a solution with W8 Pro 64 ?
Thanks a lot for you help,
ulisez said:
hi, after step 13 (i double checked the command), i get this error
Code:
/system/bin/sh: can't create /cache/system.img.gz: Permission denied
/dev/block/mmcblk0: cannot open for read: Permission denied
I have the WiFi 4G version
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have you chmod-ed the busybox (or is the chmod successful without error)? Try chmod-ing the /cache before attempting step 13. It seems that you still don't have access to the NAND device (mmcblk0). Have you updated firmware via OTA?
artonelico said:
Im too stuck in step 13.....nothing wrong with the script, can u give me a solution?
Im using A1000G also
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Do you encounter the same error message like ulisez had? Could you post the screenshot of the partition list (the lines after you execute dumchar_info)?
rmage said:
@ts
Your guide work perfectl, in windows enviroment but mount step still need linux,
I've question are you using DirectoryBinding? Mine always close when playing Real Racing, its very annoying
You have suggeztion or alternative for DirectoryBinding?
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I personally use Link2SD by Bulent Akpinar to link apps to 2nd partition on my SDcard.
Letsar said:
Hi,
I am a new member because i bought this tblet but i can't root. I don't have a linux environment, so there is a solution with W8 Pro 64 ?
Thanks a lot for you help,
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The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
sammymaddog said:
have you chmod-ed the busybox (or is the chmod successful without error)? Try chmod-ing the /cache before attempting step 13. It seems that you still don't have access to the NAND device (mmcblk0). Have you updated firmware via OTA?
Do you encounter the same error message like ulisez had? Could you post the screenshot of the partition list (the lines after you execute dumchar_info)?
I personally use Link2SD by Bulent Akpinar to link apps to 2nd partition on my SDcard.
The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
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Link2SD doesn't link app data, do you have any option?
yes i had same message with ulyses, by the way im from indonesia too can i contact you through chat client?
oh yeah im using windows 7 and using cmd as a terminal in linux
thx before bro
sammymaddog said:
The original developer who posted the method (entonjackson) plans to integrate the method in the next release his toolkit, the Acer Iconia Toolkit. I think you should check his thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
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Ok, i see his toolkit. It's very good. I'll wait
rmage said:
Link2SD doesn't link app data, do you have any option?
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I'm not sure whether the stock kernel of our devices supports init.d, thus supports CronMod/Data2SD. Lenovo locked our bootloader, and currently there's no way around it. So I personally think, Link2SD method are the best option for now.
Let's give it several months until our dev gurus bring their miracles upon this device
The attached image shows mt6577 Hardware, can u provide the Soc details please
Hi, Can any one upload Lenovo ideatab A1000 system.img
in step 20, it appears you are writing to a /bin directory on the android system. However such a directory is not visible either through shell or the system telnet account.
Do I need to understand something else about android to make sense of this.
regards
vidya
one month gone past but the op seems to be in caves or has bricked the device
STOCK ROM
CAN ANY BODY PROVIDE ME A STOCK ROM OF THIS DEVISE
I HV ROOTED SUCCESSFULLY BY A VERY EASY METHOD
BUT SCREWED UP WHILE UPDATING IT SO PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT
THE DEVICE BOOTS BUT ALL THE APP CRASHES :crying::crying:
VR.gtmini said:
The attached image shows mt6577 Hardware, can u provide the Soc details please
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VR.gtmini said:
one month gone past but the op seems to be in caves or has bricked the device
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sorry to make you wait. I'm a last grader university student, and final project stuffs have got me pinned down. Hope you understand
Actually the SoC is MT8317. For some god-knows reason Mediatek have made this SoC with signatures similar to MT6577. But somehow CPU tweaker correctly detects the SoC (MT8317). Maybe it's the CPU-Z bug?
unknown_world said:
Hi, Can any one upload Lenovo ideatab A1000 system.img
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zod0070 said:
CAN ANY BODY PROVIDE ME A STOCK ROM OF THIS DEVISE
I HV ROOTED SUCCESSFULLY BY A VERY EASY METHOD
BUT SCREWED UP WHILE UPDATING IT SO PLZ PLZ HELP ME OUT
THE DEVICE BOOTS BUT ALL THE APP CRASHES :crying::crying:
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I'm uploading the modified .img. Let's pray my old HSPA modem won't catch fire by the morning.
vidyadhara said:
in step 20, it appears you are writing to a /bin directory on the android system. However such a directory is not visible either through shell or the system telnet account.
Do I need to understand something else about android to make sense of this.
regards
vidya
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I think you got it wrong. The write process does not take place on the device. It's on the loop-mounted .img in /mnt/a1000 on your computer (step 18-19). Cheers!
Here's the ALREADY BUSYBOX-ED .img for Ideapad A1000-G 4GB EDGE version. Hope it helps :
www dropbox com/s/rmpnz7c285t5sqz/system.7z
sammymaddog said:
Here's the ALREADY BUSYBOX-ED .img for Ideapad A1000-G 4GB EDGE version. Hope it helps :
www.dropbox.com/s/rmpnz7c285t5sqz/system.7z
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Thanks for coming back, could u post the MD5 of the system.7z & system.zip.
Also could u provide simple way/steps to directly flash this .img without extracting existing stock system image
My tab A1000-G
do you have stockROM for lenovo A1000G
I need this :crying:
raffly said:
do you have stockROM for lenovo A1000G
I need this :crying:
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Don't worry, the above link is a stock Lenovo A1000 G ROM, but with pre-root files having no superuser app. Just extract the .7z file
System.7z MD5: 658CA71AC8A230B244F267513857F9A5