Hello, I think this is one of my firsts post (maybe not the first) in XDA, althought I was registrered and following discussions several months ago now
I have a Liberty Tab (from Packard Bell) which is exactly the same that the ACER Iconia Tab A500.
I was happy enough with my tablet, nonetheless I missed some functions, so I decided to install a coocked rom on it.
I tried Thor Toshiba Thrive v1.1, which was nice (specially because it has many apps from different roms) but too many FC and very slow, at least in my case.
Then after reading other many posts, I decided to try Taboonay (installing first v1.1 and then 2.0) and it works really well, I like it. I just miss some games that were pre-installed on my tablet when I bought it (like Hero of Sparta, Lets Golf,...) but I will download from Aptoide, so no problem hehehe
FINALLY, my question is HOW to get the 3G USB modem (from Huawei) workingon this rom? does anyone know how to configure it?
I could do it with Thor Toshiba Thrive rom, and now I want to do the same in here... but for the moment no way.
I don't find the answer in the forum, neither can post in developpers forums yet... so pleeeeeease help!
Thanks in advance!!!
It's me again, and still not able of making the 3G USB modem work.
I cannot post into the Developpers forum, so please if anyone can, do it for me. I want to use my tablet with 3G again! hehehe
Thanks in advance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138051
Go hear, somewhere it was talking about 3g and the module to add.
it's the post I was reading, but it's toooooo long
I will try to find something again :-(
thanks in any case
Hi all,
yes, I dont like people who join forums just to ask one question either, but I promise, as much as I am sure this question 'must' be covered somewhere, I have searched for ages on forums and youtube install videos to gain clarification.
So.. if you are feeling charitable, all I want to know is:
For a new vegacomb install on a machine ( a viewsonic 10s to be precise) with the stock rom (2.2), my understanding is that I would
1. install the modded stock rom (v2), and then (and here is where it confuses me)
2. I think install the file "VegaComb_HC3.2_Build9n.zip"
Thbis is important, as the specific confusion is regarding 'eactly' which file to use from all the available ones.
I also believe that one could use "VegaComb HC3.2 9b Installer.exe " on its own, but with no video tutorials of this and, from my reading, several people having problems, I am assuming my steps 1 and 2 listed above would be the reccomendd route.
I would re-emphasise though if I may, that I would like to be 100% sure what actual file I should be using.
Thanks all for your kindness.
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
CairnsFella said:
Hi all,
yes, I dont like people who join forums just to ask one question either, but I promise, as much as I am sure this question 'must' be covered somewhere, I have searched for ages on forums and youtube install videos to gain clarification.
So.. if you are feeling charitable, all I want to know is:
For a new vegacomb install on a machine ( a viewsonic 10s to be precise) with the stock rom (2.2), my understanding is that I would
1. install the modded stock rom (v2), and then (and here is where it confuses me)
2. I think install the file "VegaComb_HC3.2_Build9n.zip"
Thbis is important, as the specific confusion is regarding 'eactly' which file to use from all the available ones.
I also believe that one could use "VegaComb HC3.2 9b Installer.exe " on its own, but with no video tutorials of this and, from my reading, several people having problems, I am assuming my steps 1 and 2 listed above would be the reccomendd route.
I would re-emphasise though if I may, that I would like to be 100% sure what actual file I should be using.
Thanks all for your kindness.
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
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You have it correct!! But First, BACKUP!! original rom, just in case you have issues
1. Install modded stock rom
2. Install Vegacomb HC3.2_Build9n.zip
3. Install HC3.2_Build9n Update3.zip (install immediately after installing Build9n.zip no need to reboot)
If your new to rooting, make sure you read up on wiping data and cache, making backups etc.. before trying anything.
Then your good to go!!
I say back up your original because I have a viewpad 10s, and it would not work with any of the newer roms (Vegacomb 3.2, HoneyIce etc..) because of touchscreen issues. I found Corvus5 rom is the only one that behaves with my Viewpad, and only after I ran his calibration tool in the app drawer.
Good Luck Rooting!!
CairnsFella said:
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
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All ViewSonic ViewPad 10S (Tegra2 based) can be upgraded to VegaComb ROM!
But not ViewSonic ViewPad 10 (no "S" here). Because that is a completely different tablet that is based on Intel Atom and can run in dual-boot (Android+Win7).
And to understand the difference between 9n and 9b read the first post of VegaComb ROM thread again.
9n - "N" as in Normal system partition (UK/US residents, people with system corruption issues,..).
9b - "B" as in Big system partition (lots of languages, newer gapps,...).
Read it again and all will be clear.
Thank you
Appreciatte your kind responses.
Hadnt heard of the Corvus rom.. but then being new to this and not having received my 10s yet, I guess that isnt too suprising. Ill have a look at it.
Will certainly back up as suggested given the various levels of success reported (although I imagine more people comment when things dont work, than when they do).
I will reread re: 9n and 9b as I hadnt realised the difference you highlight. I hope I can work out what is most suitable for my Australian sources tablet.
Thanks again.
CairnsFella said:
Appreciatte your kind responses.
Hadnt heard of the Corvus rom.. but then being new to this and not having received my 10s yet, I guess that isnt too suprising. Ill have a look at it.
Will certainly back up as suggested given the various levels of success reported (although I imagine more people comment when things dont work, than when they do).
I will reread re: 9n and 9b as I hadnt realised the difference you highlight. I hope I can work out what is most suitable for my Australian sources tablet.
Thanks again.
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No Problem!!
Just take your time, read the tutorials, and know you can always recover it back to stock, if things get screwed up. Probably the hardest part, is finding a male to male usb cable to plug computer to tab to get started.
And while there is not a lot of postings in the Vega forums, there are some great people, Yani2000, Vujke025, Beegee1962, and others that are very knowledgeable, and kind, answering everyone's questions, and fixing problems.
Best thing you can do is hit the "Thanks Button" next to there post if they helped you.
Now go turn your tab into the monster even your ipad friends will envy!!
I updated with the following post in AndroidTablets.net, the post ROM Viewcomb Honeycomb 3.2.
it's very very easy
Ah, cool, you're the dev that makes the Honey Ice ROM, right?
Try posting in the welcome thread and get attention of the willverduzco moderator.
Good luck!
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hello all,
i searched everywhere for a answer on my question but didn't find it.
i have a packerd bell liberty tab g100. now i did read, it is exactly the same as a iconia a500. now i want to root the device to get nicer roms and such. the only problem is i have android 3.2.1. so i tried to downgrade it with 3.0.1 unstable version. but when i go in to the recovery mode. i only get a green android picture with a ! in the middle of it. i downloaded this rom several times , i unpacked it several times. but still no luck in downgrading. maybe because its for an acer?. i couldn't find more info on this matter. every where you have this tutorial to do it like this. i followed this exactly. please could you give me a hint or link for where to look. or give me a clue as what i am doing wrong. i dont mind if its hard to do. thanks in advance.
ps nice work is being done here
please people you havent had anyone here with the same problem? i don't know what to do. please give me a hint or link, i will do the rest of the research myself
thanks
try a different one, it seems to be that you have an incorrect rom, if they doesnt work message me and i will help you
Q: is your tab rooted???
Really frustrated. I thought that I had adaquately backed up Froyo - apparently not.
I need a ROM that works. If I need to install Gingerbread first, I would really appreciate knowing which version. I have tired two and neither installed. There is just so much conflicting information in these threads that I am totally confused and frustrated. Then there are too many download links; Some work; Some don't.
The good news is that I am running linux on my PC which should make things easier. Suggestions guys? Please!!!
2:00 AM in South Beach. Need some sleep. Then I need a working phone.
Hi all,i was a member of XDA (rejoined now + tegra owners) and MIUI forums a few years back but forgot how to do everything with android (bloody drink):silly:
Anyroad, got an old Iconia A500 (ICS 4.0.3)
I've downloaded mighty Thors : (tegra owners)
CM12.1-Tegraowners_ROM_v7t1
gapps-5.0.2_a50x_TO
update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4
trouble is i haven't the foggiest what to do next?
I know i need to root it (how?) i think i used kingroot on my Xiaomi note 2...would this work here?
I've tried Blackthund3rs root program and it infected me with chinese malware which took nearly a day to get shot from my computer (i wasnt happy)
I've also tried the 'easy method' on here..and it came up unsuccessful
I could do with laymans terms the procedure to root and everything else..
A step by step guide would be fantastic for divvies like me :cyclops:
(from tegra owners forum)
"If you have problems, start a new thread on your own, we will help you. It would be nice if you could take notes of all the steps you did and PM me those, I would like to write a tutorial since lot of people are asking."
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mrsvt
Senior Owner
Was this done? has anybody else done a nice simple one? I've tried reading through the forum but because of the back and forth i can't make head nor tail :think:
A link to a sticky on how to do everything would be fantastic! or simply please post here...
Many thanks and i look forward to any replies...cheers
Seedaripper1973
Another A500 user
I'm another A500 user in the same spot. Wireless stopped working properly and don't have an update to fix it since they stopped supporting after 4.0.3. That's what I have on mine currently. So I'd also like to know how to root it if possible and move past these problems! I've rooted another tablet before, and I know it's a very specific process of copying files and rebooting etc. But never done it on this Acer A500 and would like to keep it. Still runs great except no internet now. Some sort of common glitch, but I can't find any patches to fix it!
seedaripper said:
Hi all,i was a member of XDA (rejoined now + tegra owners) and MIUI forums a few years back but forgot how to do everything with android (bloody drink):silly:
Anyroad, got an old Iconia A500 (ICS 4.0.3)
I've downloaded mighty Thors : (tegra owners)
CM12.1-Tegraowners_ROM_v7t1
gapps-5.0.2_a50x_TO
update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4
trouble is i haven't the foggiest what to do next?
I know i need to root it (how?) i think i used kingroot on my Xiaomi note 2...would this work here?
I've tried Blackthund3rs root program and it infected me with chinese malware which took nearly a day to get shot from my computer (i wasnt happy)
I've also tried the 'easy method' on here..and it came up unsuccessful
I could do with laymans terms the procedure to root and everything else..
A step by step guide would be fantastic for divvies like me :cyclops:
(from tegra owners forum)
"If you have problems, start a new thread on your own, we will help you. It would be nice if you could take notes of all the steps you did and PM me those, I would like to write a tutorial since lot of people are asking."
User avatar
mrsvt
Senior Owner
Was this done? has anybody else done a nice simple one? I've tried reading through the forum but because of the back and forth i can't make head nor tail :think:
A link to a sticky on how to do everything would be fantastic! or simply please post here...
Many thanks and i look forward to any replies...cheers
Seedaripper1973
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