Okay I had post before about my tab and I had great help but I couldn't get it to work now it's stuck in apx mode because of a theme for v8 bootloader that I had mistakenly flashed instead of a rom. So every time I turn on my device it shows the new image for the bootlader but gives the message "flashing bootloader....update failed" then goes into apx mode. So with some research and trying out a few things I figure that my partitions are messed .
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Okay I had post before about my tab and I had great help but I couldn't get it to work now it's stuck in apx mode because of a theme for v8 bootloader that I had mistakenly flashed instead of a rom. So every time I turn on my device it shows the new image for the bootlader but gives the message "flashing bootloader....update failed" then goes into apx mode. So with some research and trying out a few things I figure that my partitions are messed .
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use tdv4 to reset partitions links in cpuid guide in my sig
btw, is fastboot available??
which method did u use to flash originally, have u tried it again?
does yr pc recognise the tab in apx mode - is an apx device listed???
dibb_nz said:
use tdv4 to reset partitions links in cpuid guide in my sig
btw, is fastboot available??
which method did u use to flash originally, have u tried it again?
does yr pc recognise the tab in apx mode - is an apx device listed???
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Fastboot not available used to be no is not
My device has been fastboot clean wiped completely like 50 time and I had boot loader but it wouldn't go past the bootlader after I flashed this v8 custom bootloader image zombie rock from civato it had issue when I had restarted it and the rest is in the top.
Pc recognize it as a apx device but not apxflash manger or a500 manger it don't show up but before the download it did
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Fastboot not available used to be no is not
My device has been fastboot clean wiped completely like 50 time and I had boot loader but it wouldn't go past the bootlader after I flashed this v8 custom bootloader image zombie rock from civato it had issue when I had restarted it and the rest is in the top.
Pc recognize it as a apx device but not apxflash manger or a500 manger it don't show up but before the download it did
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did u run tdv4??
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did u run tdv4??
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I had downloaded that already and I don't really understand how to use it
I used tdv.4 it took longer than it said in the post ,5 mins, (16 mins) to run the detecting current image part but it got there and now its working great.
If you like i could walk you through it. Just pm me
I have use tdv4 but my tab keep showing as undetected and I follow the directions over and over but once the update starts my tab goes into "entering acer download mode" so It keeps going undetected after I just unplug the USB then plug it back in then it goes to the next screen.But after that on the update screen the most the green bar goes to is till the end of the word upgrade and stays there for a long period.
If necessary I can make a video showing step by step what I did ? but I don't see tdv4 working for this.
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I have use tdv4 but my tab keep showing as undetected
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do u mean the window that pops up saying ."cannot detect iconia tab"??
this is correct, at this point u put yr tab in manual apx mode THEN you connect yr micro USB cable up to yr PC and continue the flash
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dibb_nz said:
do u mean the window that pops up saying ."cannot detect iconia tab"??
this is correct, at this point u put yr tab in manual apx mode THEN you connect yr micro USB cable up to yr PC and continue the flash
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I did that and it keeps giving me errors so instead of turning off device because at this point it says acer on it with entering acer download mode in the top left corner I just unplug it then plug it in again then after that no error and the green bar moves but the bar for hour don't go passed the word update.
Originally Posted by dibb_nz<br />
do u mean the window that pops up saying ."cannot detect iconia tab"??<br />
this is correct, at this point u put yr tab in manual apx mode THEN you connect yr micro USB cable up to yr PC and continue the flash<br />
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I did that and it keeps giving me errors so instead of turning off device because at this point it says acer on it with entering acer download mode in the top left corner I just unplug it then plug it in again then after that no error and the green bar moves but the bar for hour don't go passed the word update.
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I'm a wee bit confused here....
does it give u an error or does it just get stuck on the green status bar?
i think that with u unplugging usb WHILE the tab is in download mode maybe disrupting the flash....
being stuck in apx mode isn't easy to repair, u just have to keepmtrying, good luck
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dibb_nz said:
I'm a wee bit confused here....
does it give u an error or does it just get stuck on the green status bar?
i think that with u unplugging usb WHILE the tab is in download mode maybe disrupting the flash....
being stuck in apx mode isn't easy to repair, u just have to keepmtrying, good luck
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Ok every time I connect to the program it at the screen before the update where u put cpuid after I click next you see update screen then it goes back to say that they cant recognize the tab and then I have to unplug the tab then re plug it instead for putting it in apx mode again beacuse it just kees me doing th same process over I just take out the usb then re plug it then update starts the bar goes 20 percent then stops for hours .[IIIIII______________] and that's all that happens.
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I just got from a friend an Acer Iconia a500 he says that is bricked.
I tried this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572622
But I can't continue because I don't have ADB access, what should I do?.
Thanks for all and God bless you.
EDIT:
I got everything to using the secret APX mode, but now is still everything the same the Android System is still there and not charging and not touchscreen...
Go to the bottom to see how I solved this lol...
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If your tablet Iconia 500 (ONLY ACER ICONIA A500) went crazy, and present the next symptoms (Yes it has flu...):
-flu
-Android System icon
-Doesn't want to charge (20% / 15% 12%).
-TouchScreen is not responsive.
-Always when you turn it on says Shutting down and never shuts down.
-In case you're using ICS shuts down immediately without even make you see.
The solution is the next!:
1. Download this file: http://www.4shared.com/archive/zyP91E0C/root-321-V4.html (This is the file to put recovery in case that you don't have it).
2. Extract all the files in any folder, it doesn't matter where you put it.
3. Go to Image Folder and rename the recovery to: anyname.img.
4. Download any of the lastest recoveries for Acer Iconia a500 (it will work believe me lol).
5. Put the recovery in the Image folder (Ex. Iconia/root-3.2.1/Image/) and rename it to recovery.img
6. Now open with Administrator Rights DotNetDetecter.exe
7. Continue, continue and continue.
8. If you have ADB Active just put it and it will install it. (If you don't have it just go to 8.1)
8.1 Shut down the tablet completly, connect your USB Cable *micro* (Tablet-Computer), take a paper clip and put it on reset without release it then press the power button and count until 4 or u4ntil you hear the sound when you plug something into Windows
8.2 Now your tablet is in APX Mode and the Acer Utility should now work.
9. Put your UID with a 0 in front of all the numbers (if you don't have it go to secret step).
10. Now let everything work. After everything is done you should have recovery now.
11. Press down volume and the tablet will take you to the recovery.
12. Download some ROM 3.2 or ICS 4.0.3, install it via recovery.
13. Download this file: http://www.mediafire.com/?9svnvdk982sxrw4
14. Install the version you have choosen via Recovery.
15. Voila! Your tablet is revived right now
Press thanks button if this helped you =D
SECRET STEP TO GET UID (IS NOT SECRET THOUGH... lol)
Just go to USB tools and use USBdeview, and is done... (Remember to stay in APX Mode)
CREDITS:
-Fguy on www.4pda.ru (EC_FLASH FILES)
-timmyDean on XDA (Root-3.2.1-V4 FILES)
-Moscow Desire (XDA Member, if it wasn't for him it couldn't get to see the light)
thanks for the great guide but could you point me in the right direction for the lastest recoveries for Acer Iconia a500 as the links i find dont work
thanks in advance
matthew
mjfaderway said:
thanks for the great guide but could you point me in the right direction for the lastest recoveries for Acer Iconia a500 as the links i find dont work
thanks in advance
matthew
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Acer Recovery from the Market should have the most recent RA Recovery, and the original GPL compliant CWM recovery.
Or if you already have the original CWM, you can get the most recent RA Recovery here. Just check the threads for the flash files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459821
For CWM you will need to go to tegraowners.
Dear Sir
I have same problem with my tablet too for 4 months and I explained that HERE or HERE
and i followed all instruction in these 2 threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572622
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24531880#post24531880
and I used from ECrom files created by Mr. Fguy ver 4.03-22 and 3.2.1 but my problem is Lasting yet
can you help me?
you had same problem and you know how bad is a bricked tablet in your hands
thank you and GOD bless all of you
[email protected]
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darvis said:
Dear Sir
I have same problem with my tablet too for 4 months and I explained that HERE or HERE
and i followed all instruction in these 2 threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572622
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24531880#post24531880
and I used from ECrom files created by Mr. Fguy ver 4.03-22 and 3.2.1 but my problem is Lasting yet
can you help me?
you had same problem and you know how bad is a bricked tablet in your hands
thank you and GOD bless all of you
[email protected]
[email protected]
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I don't have the tablet anymore, it was a friend one, I can help you with your big problem because really it was easier than I thought, you can PM me with all the details, and yes the flu is a big problem... =P
Problems with opening up settings to turn on usb debugging
Hi Travisantonio,
I have a question:
Did you have any problems opening up the settings when you were on the black "android system" screen?
My touch screen is completely unresponsive at the moment.
Maybe I didnt read or understand everything but with my tab USB view didnt give me my ID or it wouldnt work. Got into ADX mode but couldnt get things working. Tried ADB to list devices and would never list anything. I heard my computer beep when I would hook it up but couldnt really do or complete anything. I couldnt get the DOTNETDETECTOR (PBJUPRADE_ to work. Tried A500 APX flash utitlity. Tired nvflash and falied. Guess I should list more information but at this point I tried so many things to recover dont remember the order I did things. I originally tried to upgrade to a Rom but all things failed and actually not sure what ever got completed. Only thing I could tell my tab did besides black screen was the power button either was white(some type of one) or orange.
This helped me to recover my bricked Acer 500 tablet after a failed ICS upgrade. The Acer update seemed to go okay, but on reboot it froze at the Acer logo and had an error in the corner. Every reboot or button/reset resulted in this. It would not recover or do anything else. I was able to get the USB device ID /serial number using the USB deview 64 program in the usb folder. There were several entries for the tablet but only one had a usable number (bottom right line at the end). Then the tool wiped the tablet and reloaded 3.2.1 and booted to factory new. Thanks for the instructions and to all the other XDA-ers for the tools. I am now on ICS properly.
Trying to recover a bricked acer a500, I just have a black screen on boot with no boot logo, vibration or letters or words on the screen
trying to enter recovery/update mode doesnt work
Im up to the step where is says put in your UID into the program
Just go to USB tools and use USBdeview, and is done...
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I did this and found the device but where exactly is the UID located?
looking at other threads, the serial number is the UID however the serial number entry is blank for this device
Joey22688 said:
Trying to recover a bricked acer a500, I just have a black screen on boot with no boot logo, vibration or letters or words on the screen
trying to enter recovery/update mode doesnt work
Im up to the step where is says put in your UID into the program
I did this and found the device but where exactly is the UID located?
looking at other threads, the serial number is the UID however the serial number entry is blank for this device
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this method is total overkill for your situation....
how did u get yr tab like this???
if u have total black screen - is the power button lite on?????
what bootloader version are u on
have you had a custom recovery on there
to get your cpuid follow the first link to a guide in my signature - you need to follow steps in the guide if you have any probs then post in the guide thread
the previous owner said he tried to install a custom rom and I think it crashed and this is the result
the power light turns on (white)
if I just power it on, the backlight turns on however its just a black screen, nothing else happens
apx mode seems to be the only thing working right now, I thought this method would be my only chance to get the recovery mode working again
I dont know anything else about the tablet, bootloader ect...
Joey22688 said:
the previous owner said he tried to install a custom rom and I think it crashed and this is the result
the power light turns on (white)
if I just power it on, the backlight turns on however its just a black screen, nothing else happens
apx mode seems to be the only thing working right now, I thought this method would be my only chance to get the recovery mode working again
I dont know anything else about the tablet, bootloader ect...
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ok thats cool, apx mode works!!!
well try this first - using hard reset:
1) Turn off your tablet,
2) Rotation lock on your left;
3) Press Vol Up closest to rotation lock and power on simultaneously
4) As soon as the tablet vibrates you can release the power button and you should start to switch rotation lock left and right till you see
Erasing Userdata...
Erasing Cache...
Vol Up is still pressed;
5) The tablet starts to format
6) Your tablet will be as clean as it can be.
otherwise plan B!!!
do u know whether tab was running HC or ICS?
u need some package files and a flash tool either apxflash or nvflash
if u start the tools and then connect your tab via usb cable to your pc
there are links to guides in my sig
my cpuid guide shows u what u need and where to get it, info about your cpuid too and drivers - altho you wont need to worry too much seeing as youre in apx
civatos guide has all the links to the packages and all the info you need to patch the bootloader, then you can flash one of the ics roms and youre all good!!!
the process is simple enough - but if you get it wrong it can be frustrating as heck!!!!
tried that method, get no vibration, devices just turns on to the black screen like normal
the only problem right now, I cant retrieve the uid
adb
when I type adb devices, nothing shows up
A500 manager
tried to the use the uid retriever tool however it just stays blank, same for the bootloader
it says it detects the A500 in apx mode
usbdevice view
shows no serial number for this device
I see there is a A500 motherboard on ebay (cant link to outside links...)
"Acer Iconia A500 Tablet Replacement Parts - MainBoard - 32GB MB, H6000 001 PBJ20"
"Complete with Android 4.x installed, 32GB memory and ready to install and boot."
could I get that and just replace the whole mobo and it will work fine?
Joey22688 said:
tried that method, get no vibration, devices just turns on to the black screen like normal
the only problem right now, I cant retrieve the uid
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OK just clarify - black screen, that is, nothing at all displayed AND Power Light ON??
IF u r in apx mode then
U have a couple of options
EUU flash back to HC 3.2.1 or
apxFlash to ICS
Everything you need for doing this is in my cpuid guide link in my sig.
open apxflash tool do not connect your tab Yet
Go as far as the enter apx mode
Now connect your tab to yr pc
Windows should install apx drivers
Once installed. try clicking blue arrow first
If u don't see the do u want to flash window then
You'll need to click on the "enter apx mode " button instead then
Click blue arrow
Hopefully the PC and tab are feeling pretty friendly and decide to take each other on
The tab should flash the bl and install recovery.....u should be good to go from there!!!
EDIT you can try cmd prompt on nvflash folder
Run a500.bat or.bat file that should kick you to bootloader mode
its really important that your screen display something in white letters!!
Entering Acer download mode OR
Entering apx mode
The flash will fail if u don't see something like this. This holds true for all methods
I see there is a A500 motherboard on ebay (cant link to outside links...)
"Acer Iconia A500 Tablet Replacement Parts - MainBoard - 32GB MB, H6000 001 PBJ20"
"Complete with Android 4.x installed, 32GB memory and ready to install and boot."
could I get that and just replace the whole mobo and it will work fine?
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Wayyyy outta my league m8. Sum1 else will know....
yes, its just a black screen, no vibration, no boot logo, no letters or words on the screen, backlighting for the screen is on, and the power light is on
when I press the blue arrow in a500 apx flash tool it asks me for my SBK, going to that generator site it then asks for my UID which I cant retrieve
Joey22688 said:
yes, its just a black screen, no vibration, no boot logo, no letters or words on the screen, backlighting for the screen is on, and the power light is on
when I press the blue arrow in a500 apx flash tool it asks me for my SBK, going to that generator site it then asks for my UID which I cant retrieve
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if you do not have your cpu id and
if you do not have access to adb and
you're stuck in apx mode
then things are looking grim.....
the only way to get into your tab without yr cpuid is fastboot
but you need adb working for that
someone else was stuck in apx mode a day or two ago, try a search...maybe...
I'm sorry guys I was a little off of this thread .
I will be glad to help you guys to get your UID or any problem that you have even though I don't have the Tablet anymore.
Thanks for all and God bless you all.
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if you do not have your cpu id and
if you do not have access to adb and
you're stuck in apx mode
then things are looking grim.....
the only way to get into your tab without yr cpuid is fastboot
but you need adb working for that
someone else was stuck in apx mode a day or two ago, try a search...maybe...
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There is no way to fastboot the tablet in that mode, the only way is to get the UID and then decode it and NVFlash the Bootloader after it is done then put ICS or HC and the EC_ROM files and the tablet will be working again.
I'm gonna throw in the towel and just buy a new mobo for cheap, it seems im screwed without the UID and cant retrieve it either
I wish the previous owner would have gotten the UID beforehand
thanx for the all the help though
Joey22688 said:
I'm gonna throw in the towel and just buy a new mobo for cheap, it seems im screwed without the UID and cant retrieve it either
I wish the previous owner would have gotten the UID beforehand
thanx for the all the help though
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Sent from my A500 using xda premium
Just come across this check here: /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid
dibb_nz said:
Just come across this check here: /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid
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What do I exactly do?
I dont have any access to the devices files and do not have a dump
I'm having a problem using the following guide, and I can't seem to find anyone asking the same question...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Following all the instructions, at step 3 in the directions, I get all the info from checking my SBK number, however the last two lines read: file not found bootloader.img, command failure bootloader download failed.
As there was no bootloader.img and I couldn't find any info on such a file, I pushed ahead, thinking this was common.
I can get into APX mode without issue, its the following steps where I seem to have a problem.
Using the first method listed in step 6, I am never prompted with a "press any key to continue", it just launches straight into attempting the install, and freezes installing (I forget the exact file name but I believe it's the bootloader, it is right in the beginning) it stalls at 131702/78908 (I think those numbers are right)
Using blackthun3r's tool renders the same result. I've tried everything can't figure it out.
I am on a stock 033.00_PA_CUS1 rooted using blackthun3r's tool, which worked perfectly...
Also, I never see the tab entering download mode when in APX it just sits with a black screen.
Anyone have any clue where I'm going wrong here?
Are APX/Download mode drivers installed properly
killdevilfalls said:
I'm having a problem using the following guide, and I can't seem to find anyone asking the same question...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Following all the instructions, at step 3 in the directions, I get all the info from checking my SBK number, however the last two lines read: file not found bootloader.img, command failure bootloader download failed.
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the most important thing at step 3 is having the tool "see your uid" the rest...dont worry about.....
I can get into APX mode without issue................
............Also, I never see the tab entering download mode when in APX it just sits with a black screen.
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ok, you must ensure the apx/download mode drivers are installed.
For your tab to enter download mode it needs the apx drivers...you should see the windows new hardware wizard installing them, and check out the guide again there's a picture of where to look for them in Device Manager....
Yes APX mode is a black screen AND the white led is lit on the power button.
with the apx flash tool, did you install the .apx files from the guide?
thats about all i can offer, dont know anything about step 6.
just make sure u have the boot/recovery aka apx aka download mode drivers installed and installed correctly...good luck
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The driver listed when I connect the device in ATX mode is "Acer USB Boot-recovery driver"... is this the correct ATX driver or is there another, as the image shows "Acer Picasso USB-Boot-recovery driver"
killdevilfalls said:
The driver listed when I connect the device in ATX mode is "Acer USB Boot-recovery driver"... is this the correct ATX driver or is there another, as the image shows "Acer Picasso USB-Boot-recovery driver"
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That, is a very good question!!! I dont know whether there is a dedicated APX driver or whether its a generic term for the 'Picasso' drivers as seen in the image.
All I know is that if these 'boot/recovery' Drivers are not installed then the flash wont work. Keep in mind too, that these nvflash methods are fairly new to most of us, so we're all on a steep learning curve -
I'd suggest going thru the process again, write out each step in your own words if you need to, and take your time - it can be difficult relating the instructions your eyes see on screen with what your fingers are tapping out on the keyboard AND having your head trying to make sense of it all!!! Pick one of the methods, it doesn;t matter which, and stick with it - switvhing between 2 or more can make things even more confusing....
I;m about to go on try civs method now, will let u know how i go
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UPDATE
steps 1-2-3 check
on getting into apx mode noticed driverrs didnt install
but checked dev man and they were listed as Acer not picasso
ran nvflash
entered 1
entered sbk
command window says nvflash starting.......
that was it couldnt get any further....no entering download mode on tab
uh-oh -
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Yes- there is a dedicated APX Driver
***************SUCCESS***********
What a mish!!!! Got it going on the 5th time.....flashing r14 as i write...woohoo!
If I knew how to post images then I would...took screenies all the way thru.
Reinstalled all drivers after the first fail.
On next start found new hardware wizard wanted to install drivers for APX!!!!
I have never seen that before
After poking around a bit got them installed with...wait for it...under adb???
They installed as Acer "FastBoot Interface".....
It never showed in my system tray or as Picasso USB etc....in dev man
my next try failed again....waiting for tab to enter download mode......
For my last go at for the nite I bbutton comb'ed to APX first a
nd connected cable 2nd.....within a minute or two Acer Logo on tab
followed by :"entering download mode....within 10 mins I was good to go......
All I can tell you is to keep trying till u get it!!!!!
Probelm installing v3 bootloader/recovery
I have the same problem tried everything your not the only one.
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I have the same problem tried everything your not the only one.
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Driverz reinstall them......each time u attempt a flash and it fails at some point, you must reinstall them.
After poking around a bit got them installed with...wait for it...under adb??? They installed as Acer "FastBoot Interface"..... It never showed in my system tray or as Picasso USB etc....in dev man my next try failed again....waiting for tab to enter download mode...... For my last go at for the nite I bbutton comb'ed to APX first a nd connected cable 2nd.....within a minute or two Acer Logo on tab followed by :"entering download mode....within 10 mins I was good to go....
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If they don't show up in either device manager (under adb/apx or USB controllers) or the system tray "safely remove h/ware then they are not installed, if u continue with flash and it fails then u have to reinstall Acer drivers again!!!
install a500 boot manager u can check for a proper connection with this tool....
See link in my sig for a pictorial showing step by step instructions for using apxflash tool
If this still does not work then post back with the following:
What rom and bootloader u have now or began with
What rom u installed at step 4
R u rooted and do u have a custom recovery installed
On validating yr sbk, at step 3, the most important thing here is to see the system info in the command window,
Boot.img errors u see at the end IS A NORMAL PART OF THE VALIDATION in other words its what you're supposed to see. Correct me if I'm wrong but at that command window aren't u supposed to type: go
Alright guys so I'm about to sacrifice root for this and just get the ota update and root again.....I've tried reinstalling drivers for Acer and apx mode didn't work tried different downloads for tools didn't work tried a whole new PC all together didn't work.. I've also tried entering apx mode manually and automatically I'm running flex reapers ics rom and whenever the tablet is supposed to go into download mode it hangs and never goes I've tried waiting even after an hour it just a black screen ive tried doing a wipe and reinstalling rom twice any thoughts.....i have no idea thanks
Im trying to get ics bootloader by the way ;-)
The black screen IS APX mode... You shouldn't get anything until you actually start to flash the bootloader using nvflash or the tool created to flash the bootloader - sorry, its about 3am here, I'm at work and can't remember who created the flash tool.....
ultramag69 said:
The black screen IS APX mode... You shouldn't get anything until you actually start to flash the bootloader using nvflash or the tool created to flash the bootloader - sorry, its about 3am here, I'm at work and can't remember who created the flash tool.....
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haa thanks for replying so late haha i was trying to flash the bootloader but it would never go into download mode????i dont now why tried everything i could possibly do!!! just recwntly tried rolling back an flashing a new ics rom didnt work....
gears177 said:
haa thanks for replying so late haha i was trying to flash the bootloader but it would never go into download mode????i dont now why tried everything i could possibly do!!! just recwntly tried rolling back an flashing a new ics rom didnt work....
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Hi,
I was fighting the same battle just a other day and got over it with the manual flashing guide by Civato & Co. Found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 (almost at the end of the forst post)
I also used blackthund3r's A500 manager to get to the APX mode and then finalized with the manual way.. So a combo worked for me..
kameli said:
Hi,
I was fighting the same battle just a other day and got over it with the manual flashing guide by Civato & Co. Found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 (almost at the end of the forst post)
I also used blackthund3r's A500 manager to get to the APX mode and then finalized with the manual way.. So a combo worked for me..
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Thanks ill try but hopes are not very high..EDIT Tried it but now it hangs on formatting partition 4 please wait......waited about 20 minutes
get this tool and it has a get out of apx mode, if that doesnt work just flash a new ics bootloader
download:https://hotfile.com/dl/158437685/178e3f6/Afterota_v1_07.zip.html
jnktechstuff said:
get this tool and it has a get out of apx mode, if that doesnt work just flash a new ics bootloader
download:https://hotfile.com/dl/158437685/178e3f6/Afterota_v1_07.zip.html
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I think I'm just ready to flash back to 3.0.1 unstable and get the ota....i don't have ics boot loader that's what I'm trying to get
gears177 said:
I think I'm just ready to flash back to 3.0.1 unstable and get the ota....i don't have ics boot loader that's what I'm trying to get
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lol then dude go to the development section and click the DUAL-BOOTLOADER thread and get the v4+ ics patched bootloader,
follow civvy's guide in the above post to flash your shiny new unlocked ics bootloader
the new apx flash tool the above user described to you sound like your right path,,, read up on the method and versions before trying anything and always nandroid and keep your cpuid saved and backup digitally and physically (sticky note )
did this 3days ago with civvy's guide and all is great in land of android.
chismay said:
lol then dude go to the development section and click the DUAL-BOOTLOADER thread and get the v4+ ics patched bootloader,
follow civvy's guide in the above post to flash your shiny new unlocked ics bootloader
the new apx flash tool the above user described to you sound like your right path,,, read up on the method and versions before trying anything and always nandroid and keep your cpuid saved and backup digitally and physically (sticky note )
did this 3days ago with civvy's guide and all is great in land of android.
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Ill try one more time
gears177 said:
Ill try one more time
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I put on the my previous post to try boot loader v4 but I would probably go to the v8
chismay said:
I put on the my previous post to try boot loader v4 but I would probably go to the v8
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Alright will do im going to rollback and try again later thanks
same issue
Hi,
i have an a500 and it is in apx mode. I am completely new to finding cpuid and babsector euu.
I have many thanks but i have an important event soon so can someone guid me through this.
Thank you
Rm_awesome said:
Hi,
i have an a500 and it is in apx mode. I am completely new to finding cpuid and babsector euu.
I have many thanks but i have an important event soon so can someone guid me through this.
Thank you
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First of all, install all the acer drivers on the PC.
Install the Acer Drivers from Acer Support and the USB drivers from the Android SDK here
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Then get afterota
and export / save (whatever it says) your cpuid and system info and stuff....there should be a button that lets you save that
next, download a rom of your choice and place it on the EXTERNAL SD card...don't put it in internal storage
then use babsector and follow instructions below
Heres the link to babsector.rar
How to use babsector -
Turn your tab off and put it in apx mode manually. Press and hold reset button, hold power for 3 secs after the light comes on and release it, after another second release the reset button. Your screen is black and the power light is on.
Download and extract the .rar to a folder on your PC
Connect your tab to your PC
Navigate to the babsector folder and click on 501 A.bat
Reboot into recovery
Go to Mounts and Storage and Format System twice and Power Off
Go back into apx mode and run 501 B.bat
Reboot into recovery and do the wipes and flash your rom
Reboot!!!
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If anyone else is stuck on partitioning error or something using nvflash or blackthund3r, use this method
Hope that helps!
usb debugging
When i tried afterota and got to the second line it said usb debugging but i cant turn on usb debugging in my situation
i dont know what to do!!:crying:
Rm_awesome said:
When i tried afterota and got to the second line it said usb debugging but i cant turn on usb debugging in my situation
i dont know what to do!!:crying:
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why cant you turn on usb debugging? does your tablet have a section called developer options? did u enable it?
black screen
ryukiri said:
why cant you turn on usb debugging? does your tablet have a section called developer options? did u enable it?
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the thing is my tablet has black sceen white light so I cant really navigate to usb debugging
Rm_awesome said:
the thing is my tablet has black sceen white light so I cant really navigate to usb debugging
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what happens if you hold the power button for like 15 seconds or so? does it shut down? (i dont have an a500 and ive nvr been stuck in apx mode..)
So I have the acer a500 with the stock ics and rooted. i was using my tablet just fine last night and later on went to use it again and now its stuck on the acer screen. i have tried the resets for recovery aND IT does not work. its still stuck on the acer screen. can anyone help me? please. my tablet is the gen2 when i received the ics update if that helps. and as mentioned it was fine until last night. is there a way i can reinstall it with the sd card? i would love the stock image if possible.
Wrong forum section.
nishka256 said:
So I have the acer a500 with the stock ics and rooted. i was using my tablet just fine last night and later on went to use it again and now its stuck on the acer screen. i have tried the resets for recovery aND IT does not work. its still stuck on the acer screen. can anyone help me? please. my tablet is the gen2 when i received the ics update if that helps. and as mentioned it was fine until last night. is there a way i can reinstall it with the sd card? i would love the stock image if possible.
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Download a stock acer image and place it on a MicroSD under the name of update.zip then boot into recovery
But yes it is the wrong forum section - should be in Q&A doesn't bother me too much but it irritates devs because it's the development forum
Sent from my Iconia A500 using Tapatalk 2
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hi, thank you, please im not good at this. can you tell me a link for the stock? and tell me how do i boot it?
thank you
so can anyone direct ne to a sstock zip file of ics for the gen2 acer a500 tablet that works. i have no idea how my tablet got messed up. its stuck on the acer screen. ive tried so many things. i have tried the reset pinhole button, i have downloaded a lot of zip files or roms and tried to do the volume, power button and all i get is a robot with red triangle. i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?
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so can anyone direct ne to a sstock zip file of ics for the gen2 acer a500 tablet that works. i have no idea how my tablet got messed up. its stuck on the acer screen. ive tried so many things. i have tried the reset pinhole button, i have downloaded a lot of zip files or roms and tried to do the volume, power button and all i get is a robot with red triangle. i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?
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I'm not sure what may have happened but the easiest way to fix your tab is to downgrade back to HC using an acer utility called an "EUU". you will need your cpuid for this so i hope you have saved it somewhere.
Look here for 'jazzyjames' tutorial How to rollback to HC - for instructions on how to do this and a link to timmydeans HC EUU - also take a look thru my cpuid post (link in sig) for loads of info and links and even how to get yr cpuid if u dont have it
thanks i tried it and follow instructions numerous times. evry time i get to the step where it says "entering acer download mode on my tablet" on the EUU program on my laptop it says it "failed" so i try and try again with the same results. im running out of options. i dont know what to do.
maybe give this a shot. I've never had to use it myself but it's probably worth a shot.
How to unbrick your tablet -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699277
oh heck that doesnt sound too good, i've not heard of the actual EUU "failing" guess thats the result of the usb issue you spoke of!
The "update.zip" method, you have 2 choices here See this thread for all the Official Acer Stock Roms - Ensure you download a "Full" rom and not just one of the update packages....instructions are in the first post...
You need to extract the update.zip and it may need to be decrypted as I said instructions for all this are in the OP!!
method2 - I've tried this once!! I got pretty frustrated real quick. Its a buggy chinese rom - took me a good hour to finally get into flashing a recovery, but it did work and plenty of others
have posted success with it... drkalo has a guide right here
Failing that m8 yr options are very, very few...
Try on a different computer so we can rule that out...or not!
or try to troubleshoot the usb issue....there are the only 2 ways via sdcard or pc/usb...
thinking about it now, in your post you said
"i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?"
Not sure I follow, wouldnt have thought you'd get all that way to download mode without USB drivers to begin with.
You have debugging enabled in settings and you connect your cable to your pc but your tab does not show up on your PC in Device Manager???
Are you still on the stock bootloader??what about recovery??
this is what comes up
this is what comes up after trying this methid
nishka256 said:
this is what comes up after trying this methid
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So this window that pops up saying 'failed' and with instructions to go into apx mode - did u do this? what happened after you did it?
I haven't seen this particular error but normally with the downgrade process you do not have yr tab connected UNTIL you see the "cant detect your iconia tab" window (with similar instructions to enter apx mode manually) did you see this window at all? you do not enter your cpuid until AFTER you have put yr tab in apx mode and connected to yr PC, then the green status bar shows and then you should see "Congratulations".
To check you are in apx mode your tab screen is black and the power light is ON.
Now before you connect yr tab to yr PC open up Device Manager (pc) so you can make sure the apx/usb driver loads when you connect the cable - it will show under "USB Controllers". Once you can confirm the drivers are installed then you should be all good
The drivers are a bit of a pain as there are different ones for each different 'mode' of your tab i.e
USB driver that allows you to see the contents of yr tab from yr PC
ADB driver that allows yr tab and pc to communicate by sending commands to yr tab via yr PC
APX Driver which you normally only see while running HC, but yr PC can sometimes report an error with the "apx device" if the drivers have not installed properly
Acer Boot/Recovery Driver which NEEDS to be installed for any type of nvflash or EUU flash to be successful
Fastboot Driver if you have flashed bootloader v3 up this driver will load when you enter "Fastboot"
This is why folks have trouble with drivers and why we keep telling them "reinstall the drivers!!!" The Acer drivers from acer support AND the Google adb drivers which you can get from the first post of my cpuid thread (link in sig) the zip also has the fastboot drivers and saves you having to download the full android sdk. Having device manager OPEN while attempting any type of flash definitely helps you see whats happening - or not - driver wise...
So i am trying to unlock my A500's bootloader by using black thund3r's flashing tool. My first problem is when i try flashing it, it gets stuck on the " entering download bootloader" or something like that. This is also while using my custom BCT. Then i try the same thing this time using the default BCT that comes with the program. This time it gets stuck on stage two " uploading". I have no idea what to do or what im doing wrong, can anyone help?
By the way my tab is on ICS and i was trying bundle 4 for the bootloader.
19HD93 said:
So i am trying to unlock my A500's bootloader by using black thund3r's flashing tool. My first problem is when i try flashing it, it gets stuck on the " entering download bootloader" or something like that. This is also while using my custom BCT. Then i try the same thing this time using the default BCT that comes with the program. This time it gets stuck on stage two " uploading". I have no idea what to do or what im doing wrong, can anyone help?
By the way my tab is on ICS and i was trying bundle 4 for the bootloader.
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Normally this error means one of two things:
The drivers are failing to install correctly thereby
not allowing yr tab to enter download mode. Or
They are installed and you've okayed the flash without
before yr tab has entered apx mode...."white text on screen"
I'd try a different bundle first (#17) and
Use the manual method to put yr tab in apx mode
Connect yr cable and check device manager for the
acer-usb-boot-recovery driver (under USB controller)
failing that, rolling back to HC via timmydeans rom, and
trying again...
BTW, what rom and BL do currently u have?
And how did u get yr cpuid?
dibb_nz said:
Normally this error means one of two things:
The drivers are failing to install correctly thereby
not allowing yr tab to enter download mode. Or
They are installed and you've okayed the flash without
before yr tab has entered apx mode...."white text on screen"
I'd try a different bundle first (#17) and
Use the manual method to put yr tab in apx mode
Connect yr cable and check device manager for the
acer-usb-boot-recovery driver (under USB controller)
failing that, rolling back to HC via timmydeans rom, and
trying again...
BTW, what rom and BL do currently u have?
And how did u get yr cpuid?
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I'll try this in a couple hours, thanks for replying.
I currently have the regular official 4.03 ics that I rooted with blackthund3rs root tool. As for the bootloader it should be the original ics one. Finally I got my cpuid and sbk with the a500 manager.
thank you so much man i did what you told me to and it worked perfectly, with bundle 4. Now how do i get clockwordmod on it? I'm kind of a noob so sorry if this is a simple question.
Okay so it turns out that it didnt work, im still on the locked boot loader . I've tried diffrent bundles even the one's form civato's post, but it still won't work it always gets stuck on stage two. Plz i need help.
19HD93 said:
Okay so it turns out that it didnt work, im still on the locked boot loader . I've tried diffrent bundles even the one's form civato's post, but it still won't work it always gets stuck on stage two. Plz i need help.
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U got 2 choices
Try afterOTA tool or
roll back to HC to reset yr tab - have a read of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839313
Or use timmydeans v4 and jazzys guide
All the info and links are in the first link in my sig
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