hi im a newb with this stuff i bought an acer iconia a500 used and its a demo. i researched a bit and tried to use one of the full rom downloads to sd card to reinstall a new system or whatever but i have no clue what im doing and would appreciate if anyone can give me a step by step. maybe i did something wrong but everytime i download the full rom onto sd and hold the volume down and power button it acts like its going to work and then pops up with android and triangle with exclamation point. please help im confused and aggravated.
jimbo79 said:
hi im a newb with this stuff i bought an acer iconia a500 used and its a demo. i researched a bit and tried to use one of the full rom downloads to sd card to reinstall a new system or whatever but i have no clue what im doing and would appreciate if anyone can give me a step by step. maybe i did something wrong but everytime i download the full rom onto sd and hold the volume down and power button it acts like its going to work and then pops up with android and triangle with exclamation point. please help im confused and aggravated.
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Will need some more info to help.
Which Rom did u d/load.
Which Rom and bootloader was on the tab (GB , HC or ICS)- settings>about. You will need the correct rom for the flash to work correctly.
Is tab still bootable.
The android and exclamation point is Acers Stock Recovery - it should also show a yellow status bar?
You will need the tabs CPUID. There's a guide in my Sig on how to get this. First post halfway down are 8 different methods u can use depending on which android build u are on.
Also myt wanna have a look in the root guide too , get u up 2 speed with drivers an other info u need to know. It can be rather daunting but working with the guides following each step to the letter will get u where u want to be
dibb
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Thanks ill put the info up later when I get home.I appreciate the help.
jimbo79 said:
Thanks ill put the info up later when I get home.I appreciate the help.
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No worries, have look here at this thread regarding flashing a demo unit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523015
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dibb_nz said:
Will need some more info to help.
Which Rom did u d/load.
Which Rom and bootloader was on the tab (GB , HC or ICS)- settings>about. You will need the correct rom for the flash to work correctly.
Is tab still bootable.
The android and exclamation point is Acers Stock Recovery - it should also show a yellow status bar?
You will need the tabs CPUID. There's a guide in my Sig on how to get this. First post halfway down are 8 different methods u can use depending on which android build u are on.
Also myt wanna have a look in the root guide too , get u up 2 speed with drivers an other info u need to know. It can be rather daunting but working with the guides following each step to the letter will get u where u want to be
dibb
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tab has version 3.0.1 with kernel version 2.6.36.3 and build number acer_a500_1.109.02_pa_demo. i tried to download the ice cream sandwich so that was prob the issue. wich one should i be using? alot of the links are dead. it is still bootable goes right into demo mode just like when i bought it.
jimbo79 said:
tab has version 3.0.1 with kernel version 2.6.36.3 and build number acer_a500_1.109.02_pa_demo. i tried to download the ice cream sandwich so that was prob the issue. wich one should i be using? alot of the links are dead. it is still bootable goes right into demo mode just like when i bought it.
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Can you still boot, you need the cpuid or else you'll be stuck where you are
You need the unlocked bootloader before you can flash ICS or JB roms -
You could run the tdv4 file, which doesnt require the unlocked bootloader but it does need your cpuid. This will give you HC 3.2.1, rooted with cwm recovery.
Check the thread I linked to above, read it as it has all the info for your demo tab. If you have problems with links let me know
dibb_nz said:
Will need some more info to help.
Which Rom did u d/load.
Which Rom and bootloader was on the tab (GB , HC or ICS)- settings>about. You will need the correct rom for the flash to work correctly.
Is tab still bootable.
The android and exclamation point is Acers Stock Recovery - it should also show a yellow status bar?
You will need the tabs CPUID. There's a guide in my Sig on how to get this. First post halfway down are 8 different methods u can use depending on which android build u are on.
Also myt wanna have a look in the root guide too , get u up 2 speed with drivers an other info u need to know. It can be rather daunting but working with the guides following each step to the letter will get u where u want to be
dibb
Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk
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dibb_nz said:
Can you still boot, you need the cpuid or else you'll be stuck where you are
You need the unlocked bootloader before you can flash ICS or JB roms -
You could run the tdv4 file, which doesnt require the unlocked bootloader but it does need your cpuid. This will give you HC 3.2.1, rooted with cwm recovery.
Check the thread I linked to above, read it as it has all the info for your demo tab. If you have problems with links let me know
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i just did that the first link to the acer support didnt work so i just did it manually and got it then got the usb drivers but when i extracted and did the shift with right click and command came up its not reading my tab. i tried all my usb ports and checked connections but nothing. however when i plug mu tab in windows picks it up and ask me if i wanna view files.
jimbo79 said:
i just did that the first link to the acer support didnt work so i just did it manually and got it then got the usb drivers but when i extracted and did the shift with right click and command came up its not reading my tab.
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So u got command window up and ran adb command and didn't get the number?
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dibb_nz said:
So u got command window up and ran adb command and didn't get the number?
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Yes
Which pc OS? XP, vista or 7 work best.
And u got micro usb cable?
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HI, Due tooo...excitement ...
lAST night I cant wait for the new ICS on ACER so I flash The COM_GEN1 coming from COM_GEN2 in CMW after that it updated to ICS... I also installed the ACER recovery but now when I used it and boot into recovery it says my tablet is not rooted?! and I tried the power+ volume down...It doesn't go recovery mode...instead its erasing some cache and a dead android with exclamation point appeared . ....... Can some 1 help me? I humbly ask for you help. Thank you.
hatyrei said:
HI, Due tooo...excitement ...
lAST night I cant wait for the new ICS on ACER so I flash The COM_GEN1 coming from COM_GEN2 in CMW after that it updated to ICS... I also installed the ACER recovery but now when I used it and boot into recovery it says my tablet is not rooted?! and I tried the power+ volume down...It doesn't go recovery mode...instead its erasing some cache and a dead android with exclamation point appeared . ....... Can some 1 help me? I humbly ask for you help. Thank you.
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no patience whatsoever..
acer a500 , when I tried to press & hold power + up volume key it says
recovery verified failed ...
hatyrei said:
acer a500 , when I tried to press & hold power + up volume key it says
recovery verified failed ...
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flash the unlocked ICS bootloader and install custom recovery with it , guide here
civato said:
flash the unlocked ICS bootloader and install custom recovery with it , guide here
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Hi Civato,
Thanks., I'm thinkinring with my tab earlier using your guide but i have no luck.
Problems:
I used the uid log on my cmw that was store on my sd card before i update into ICS. i DID go to vache site nad get my sbk
0xB1927C00 0xA404C006 0xCB6B2404 0x30772103 but when i press enter ....the txt was fast and I just had a glimps of it before it was gone....it says something like this NV ERROR : Connection failed
also When I tried to go to APX it only work once.... Tablet was powered off hold the rest botton and the power key....then APX was installed to my computer.... after i remove the usb and put it back to my computer it was gone... I cant find it in the usb controller
pls. help...I think Im learning but...pls be patient hehehe thanks
hatyrei said:
Hi Civato,
Thanks., I'm thinkinring with my tab earlier using your guide but i have no luck.
Problems:
I used the uid log on my cmw that was store on my sd card before i update into ICS. i DID go to vache site nad get my sbk
0xB1927C00 0xA404C006 0xCB6B2404 0x30772103 but when i press enter ....the txt was fast and I just had a glimps of it before it was gone....it says something like this NV ERROR : Connection failed
also When I tried to go to APX it only work once.... Tablet was powered off hold the rest botton and the power key....then APX was installed to my computer.... after i remove the usb and put it back to my computer it was gone... I cant find it in the usb controller
pls. help...I think Im learning but...pls be patient hehehe thanks
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Go back and try it again, you didn't follow the directions fully. It works if you do it right.
cruise350 said:
Go back and try it again, you didn't follow the directions fully. It works if you do it right.
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Im really having trouble with the APX mode..... I already powered down the device and start poking and holding the reset button + the power button , then release it after 3 seconds... then the reset button... I only see the ACER logo then it vibrates then turned off .... At first Iam able to start the apx...vuz its installing the driveon my computer but after i removed it it was gone....
cruise350 said:
Go back and try it again, you didn't follow the directions fully. It works if you do it right.
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I finally Made it ., it says PASS on my screen then i boot in to recovery do i need to install the A500-1.031.00-LIGHT-WITH_ICS_BOOTLOADER? or ist possible to go back restore to my back up? running HC 3.2.1 COM_GEN2? and recived official ICS UPDATE..... The thing is I cheated at first I installed COM_GEN1 ( 1.031 ww com_gen1) over my COM_GEN2...after that it upgrade automatically to ICS without connecting to my Wifi! And I thought it was not legit...
hatyrei said:
I finally Made it ., it says PASS on my screen then i boot in to recovery do i need to install the A500-1.031.00-LIGHT-WITH_ICS_BOOTLOADER? or ist possible to go back restore to my back up? running HC 3.2.1 COM_GEN2? and recived official ICS UPDATE..... The thing is I cheated at first I installed COM_GEN1 ( 1.031 ww com_gen1) over my COM_GEN2...after that it upgrade automatically to ICS without connecting to my Wifi! And I thought it was not legit...
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Not possible to go back to HC that easy , see in the guide I posted , there is a link to a thread on how to.
And you don't need to flash the light version A500 rom from the guide thread as you are already on the ICS bootloader because you flashed the ICS leak.
Just so you know that 1.031.00 leak is what Acer is pushing out as OTA so you are not missing any thing.
See this line of my guide:
You can also flash the full leaked version of 1.031.00 but then you need to get root so you can delete "recovery-from-boot.p" from /system before you flash the unlocked booloader and custom recovery.
If you feel insecure better to flash full leak that way you get the stock recovery.
civato as we are talking recovery's is it safe to just flash the ICS update as a update.zip with CWM still on the tab or should i replace it with the acer recovery first?
civato said:
Not possible to go back to HC that easy , see in the guide I posted , there is a link to a thread on how to.
And you don't need to flash the light version A500 rom from the guide thread as you are already on the ICS bootloader because you flashed the ICS leak.
Just so you know that 1.031.00 leak is what Acer is pushing out as OTA so you are not missing any thing.
See this line of my guide:
You can also flash the full leaked version of 1.031.00 but then you need to get root so you can delete "recovery-from-boot.p" from /system before you flash the unlocked booloader and custom recovery.
If you feel insecure better to flash full leak that way you get the stock recovery.
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Thanks Civato,
I manage to go back to HC which I got a back-up file in my CMW in my SDCARD ....after I installed the boot thingy V3 I regain the CMW recovery...then I just fully restored to my HC 3.2.1 com_gen2. After that I still manage to retain the V3 thingy boot & CMW recovery... Also, i got the official OTA & I'm running ICS now . Thank you so much. xoxoxooxx
civato said:
Not possible to go back to HC that easy , see in the guide I posted , there is a link to a thread on how to.
And you don't need to flash the light version A500 rom from the guide thread as you are already on the ICS bootloader because you flashed the ICS leak.
Just so you know that 1.031.00 leak is what Acer is pushing out as OTA so you are not missing any thing.
See this line of my guide:
You can also flash the full leaked version of 1.031.00 but then you need to get root so you can delete "recovery-from-boot.p" from /system before you flash the unlocked booloader and custom recovery.
If you feel insecure better to flash full leak that way you get the stock recovery.
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The gen2's are being updated to 1.033.00_PA_CUS1
cruise350 said:
Go back and try it again, you didn't follow the directions fully. It works if you do it right.
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It doesn't work. Any other ideas?
Can someone pls help me in unbricking my tablet? I have followed all the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522384 but I keep on getting stuck in "entering acer download mode" I admit that Im noob about this.. pls anyone??
need more info
OK, what exactly is or is not happening when you try?
and what goal do you have in mind once you've acheived what you're setting out to do. Its just that
there maybe other options out there that will get you to where u want to be
So we need a bit more info before we can help?
what rom r u on now?
and is it a working system or r u trying to fix something?
mmmm, that should do for the time being!!!
dibb_nz said:
OK, what exactly is or is not happening when you try?
and what goal do you have in mind once you've acheived what you're setting out to do. Its just that
there maybe other options out there that will get you to where u want to be
So we need a bit more info before we can help?
what rom r u on now?
and is it a working system or r u trying to fix something?
mmmm, that should do for the time being!!!
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First of all I have a rooted A501 which was running alexandria ROM. Then I decided to try the ICS leak for A501. But before that, I downgraded to stock HC 3.0. There was 4 updates in the ICS leak that can be found somewhere in the development section. After trying flashing the first update the rest of them failed. Bootloader and recovery got messed up. Someone in the forums replied to my post and said that I should install the bootloader and recovery with nvflash. I followed all the instruction but after entering my sbk I always get stuck with "entering download mode"
ebonikeys said:
Can someone pls help me in unbricking my tablet? I have followed all the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522384 but I keep on getting stuck in "entering acer download mode" I admit that Im noob about this.. pls anyone??
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"entering acer download mode " = beeing in download mode so go to the next step.
civato said:
"entering acer download mode " = beeing in download mode so go to the next step.
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alas thank you very much for the replies.. problem solved
Hello guys .. need help plsss
the issue that i have acer iconia a500 that have i lately upgraded it to ice cream sandwich .. i did rooted it but actually after i upgraded it to ice cream sanwitch the wifi went terrible and only work 20 cm from the router .. if i go far than that it read out of range .. i tried to flash the boat loader to install other rooms to fix that wifi issue with no way .. as every time i load a room in the SD and sure i rename the folder to update.zip ... power off and volume down .. just a second the system start loading and then a sign of an android logo with a red triangle above it .. other guys recommend that i should first unlock my loader by ( Flashing a Patched Bootloader to the Acer Iconia A500 ) a thousand time i tried that according to the video on youtube but i can't log into APX mode .. i gone mad .. appreciate your help !
ahmed morsy said:
Hello guys .. need help plsss
the issue that i have acer iconia a500 that have i lately upgraded it to ice cream sandwich .. i did rooted it but actually after i upgraded it to ice cream sanwitch the wifi went terrible and only work 20 cm from the router .. if i go far than that it read out of range .. i tried to flash the boat loader to install other rooms to fix that wifi issue with no way .. as every time i load a room in the SD and sure i rename the folder to update.zip ... power off and volume down .. just a second the system start loading and then a sign of an android logo with a red triangle above it .. other guys recommend that i should first unlock my loader by ( Flashing a Patched Bootloader to the Acer Iconia A500 ) a thousand time i tried that according to the video on youtube but i can't log into APX mode .. i gone mad .. appreciate your help !
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You do not need to rename anything dude, You should have installed a custom recovery if you flashed a rom already before, you go back to recovery, then go to the option to select zip from sdcard, find and select the file, that is it.
The android error screen you described is the stock recovery.
Also once you install one of the latest CWM recovery you can easily flash the bootloader.
how i can install recovery on original stock ????
lifeofcoding said:
You do not need to rename anything dude, You should have installed a custom recovery if you flashed a rom already before, you go back to recovery, then go to the option to select zip from sdcard, find and select the file, that is it.
The android error screen you described is the stock recovery.
Also once you install one of the latest CWM recovery you can easily flash the bootloader.
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THANKS . for the reply
but actually i am dieing trying to install another recovery but the tab not accepting that . also i knew i should install a recovery in order to log through recovery and install another rom .. but i can .. i am still working with the original rom and sure it doesn't accepting any installation of other roms or recovery .. i believe i am still on the original stock and although i need to unlock my device and unlock my boot loader in order to install other recovery which will able me to install another roms.. or even tell me how to fix my WiFi issue .. or how to erase all data and go back to original stock .. i am helpless .. need guiding pls??
ahmed morsy said:
THANKS . for the reply
but actually i am dieing trying to install another recovery but the tab not accepting that . also i knew i should install a recovery in order to log through recovery and install another rom .. but i can .. i am still working with the original rom and sure it doesn't accepting any installation of other roms or recovery .. i believe i am still on the original stock and although i need to unlock my device and unlock my boot loader in order to install other recovery which will able me to install another roms.. or even tell me how to fix my WiFi issue .. or how to erase all data and go back to original stock .. i am helpless .. need guiding pls??
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This is from another thread HERE.....b4 u do anything GET YOUR CPUID - please ask if anything is not clear
You may need to root first so u can delete the file at step 2
1. get yr cpuid and save it multiple places open a file explorer and go to /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid
2. then go to /system and rename/delete the "recovery-from-boot.p" file - this will prevent your custom recovery being overwritten with the stock recovery.
3. have your custom rom on yr ext SD card, ready to flash ONCE you've flashed the unlocked bootloader
4.To flash the v8 bootloader you need to use nvFlash and there are a couple ways if going about that...
a) manually by using the guide in the OP of civato's BL thread
b) using one of the auto tools like afterOTA or apxFlash - links also in that same post...
c) you'll also get to pick a custom recovery and it will be flashed at the same time - cwm 1.7.3 is recommended until you're running stable
d) From yr cpuid - generate yr sbk - how to do that is in the same OP
5) once flashed, boot straight to recovery
6) Do a nandroid backup then the wipes
7) Flash the rom
8) Reboot to recovery and wipe again
9) Job Done!
notes:
Everything you need to do this is in civato's BL OP - sorry can't post the link but its stickied in the Dev Forum
[GUIDE]A500/501/G100W-Installing ICS V8 UNL-BL & CWM Or back to HC BL(24-6-2012)
the afterOTA tool,
- saves all yr uid details etc in a txt file
- flashes v3 bootloader -
- it also installs the needed drivers too
- its pretty good at what it does...
seems some are having wifi issues with jellytime but the dev is working on this
you've done the right thing by asking questions before attempting anything, wish everyone was like you...if my post isn't clear then please let me know....for those of us used to the way things work with our Acer, its hard to remember how difficult it seemed when we were new!!
good luck
dibb
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"recovery-from-boot.p"
dibb_nz said:
This is from another thread HERE.....b4 u do anything GET YOUR CPUID - please ask if anything is not clear
You may need to root first so u can delete the file at step 2
1. get yr cpuid and save it multiple places open a file explorer and go to /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid
2. then go to /system and rename/delete the "recovery-from-boot.p" file - this will prevent your custom recovery being overwritten with the stock recovery.
3. have your custom rom on yr ext SD card, ready to flash ONCE you've flashed the unlocked bootloader
4.To flash the v8 bootloader you need to use nvFlash and there are a couple ways if going about that...
a) manually by using the guide in the OP of civato's BL thread
b) using one of the auto tools like afterOTA or apxFlash - links also in that same post...
c) you'll also get to pick a custom recovery and it will be flashed at the same time - cwm 1.7.3 is recommended until you're running stable
d) From yr cpuid - generate yr sbk - how to do that is in the same OP
5) once flashed, boot straight to recovery
6) Do a nandroid backup then the wipes
7) Flash the rom
8) Reboot to recovery and wipe again
9) Job Done!
notes:
Everything you need to do this is in civato's BL OP - sorry can't post the link but its stickied in the Dev Forum
[GUIDE]A500/501/G100W-Installing ICS V8 UNL-BL & CWM Or back to HC BL(24-6-2012)
the afterOTA tool,
- saves all yr uid details etc in a txt file
- flashes v3 bootloader -
- it also installs the needed drivers too
- its pretty good at what it does...
seems some are having wifi issues with jellytime but the dev is working on this
you've done the right thing by asking questions before attempting anything, wish everyone was like you...if my post isn't clear then please let me know....for those of us used to the way things work with our Acer, its hard to remember how difficult it seemed when we were new!!
good luck
dibb
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Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2
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thanks a million for your kind help ..
actually i am still unable to unlock my boot-loader .. and load recovery in order to flash a new ROM .. but still unable to unlock my boot-loader although i tried acer recovery to load another recovery but still unsuccessful .. i found that i can't delete the file you mentioned "recovery-from-boot.p" even i used root manager to delete it by force while it says deleted after requesting permission but i found nothing deleted the cursed file "recovery-from-boot.p" still there !!!
i am going crazy for weeks now i am just trying to unlock my boot loader in-order to flash another Rom .. but can't log into recovery always same dam android with the yellow triangle and now another curse with this file that can't be deleted !!!
just tell me how i can overcome that curse and go into recovery by any mean .. some guys tell me that i have to write some command in the lynx language to pass that war )
any advices !! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
your root is broke
It sounds like your 'root' is broke or you havent mounted system as writable in order to have any changes stick...so
download the zip file attached to this post...ICSRoot by blackthund3r
extract the files and run the .exe - once its done REBOOT your tab
I'm not sure of this root manager you spoke of...????
Most file explorers will have a setting that enables you to 'write' and make changes to the /system partition - so make sure this setting is enabled...Superuser should pop up and ask if you want to 'grant' your app 'permission' if you don't see this then:
check superuser app is installed on your tab,
You are on the Stock ICS bootloader you cannot use Acer Recovery Installer to install your recovery....you need the v8 first ok?
So root yr tab with ICS root, REBOOT and then run nvFlash to install your recovery/BL
still unable to install another recovery
dibb_nz said:
It sounds like your 'root' is broke or you havent mounted system as writable in order to have any changes stick...so
download the zip file attached to this post...ICSRoot by blackthund3r
extract the files and run the .exe - once its done REBOOT your tab
I'm not sure of this root manager you spoke of...????
Most file explorers will have a setting that enables you to 'write' and make changes to the /system partition - so make sure this setting is enabled...Superuser should pop up and ask if you want to 'grant' your app 'permission' if you don't see this then:
check superuser app is installed on your tab,
You are on the Stock ICS bootloader you cannot use Acer Recovery Installer to install your recovery....you need the v8 first ok?
So root yr tab with ICS root, REBOOT and then run nvFlash to install your recovery/BL
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Thanks
i really appreciate your kind help >> but i am still unable to install another working recovery >> all i can do is installing updates for the original acer software >> but unable to install any other roms .. i gone mad ..:
i tried every thing .. done with rooting and confirmed .. used several ways to install another recovery ..like acer installer .. but nothing
also i used afterota v1.9 to install recovery and another bootlader but nothing change ..
i am currently android v 4.03 and working fine with installing all software and rooting goes fine with permissions stuff .. but after updating to the latest update my WIFI goes silly .. unable to find any network with scanning .. and detect my home wifi if it's 20 cm near it .. if far it says out of range !!!
plsssssss tell me how to install recovery to install another better rom to install this wifi issue or tell me about any bug fixer for that wifi issue .. i already tried all bug fixer on the market allll nonsense not working ..
dear all XDA DEVELOPERS .. I NEED YOUR KIND HELP PLSSSSS ...
ahmed morsy said:
Thanks
i really appreciate your kind help >> but i am still unable to install another working recovery >> all i can do is installing updates for the original acer software >> but unable to install any other roms .. i gone mad ..:
i tried every thing .. done with rooting and confirmed .. used several ways to install another recovery ..like acer installer .. but nothing
also i used afterota v1.9 to install recovery and another bootlader but nothing change ..
i am currently android v 4.03 and working fine with installing all software and rooting goes fine with permissions stuff .. but after updating to the latest update my WIFI goes silly .. unable to find any network with scanning .. and detect my home wifi if it's 20 cm near it .. if far it says out of range !!!
plsssssss tell me how to install recovery to install another better rom to install this wifi issue or tell me about any bug fixer for that wifi issue .. i already tried all bug fixer on the market allll nonsense not working ..
d ear all XDA DEVELOPERS .. I NEED YOUR KIND HELP PLSSSSS ...
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oh dear...I'm sorry you're having so much trouble flashing a recovery...
a couple if things first -
1. everytime u update to a newer version then u WILL LOSE ROOT!
2. you cannot use the acer recovery installer on ics
3. wifi on stock ics is known for being problematic
4. flashing the unlocked bl/recovery Must be done in specific order if u don't follow the steps exactly it won't work
so, you can try a complete factory reset of yr tab by using the option in settings>backup and restore....u will lose all yr data and settings - but yr wifi should work....for awhile at least....
as far as flashing the unlocked bl goes - there s a guide in my sig how to
your other option is to rollback to HC using tdv4_rollback rom a link to that is also in the guide
,
im outta suggestions but wish u luck in getting itsorted
rgds dibb
still life is mass with that dam bootloader
dibb_nz said:
oh dear...I'm sorry you're having so much trouble flashing a recovery...
a couple if things first -
1. everytime u update to a newer version then u WILL LOSE ROOT!
2. you cannot use the acer recovery installer on ics
3. wifi on stock ics is known for being problematic
4. flashing the unlocked bl/recovery Must be done in specific order if u don't follow the steps exactly it won't work
so, you can try a complete factory reset of yr tab by using the option in settings>backup and restore....u will lose all yr data and settings - but yr wifi should work....for awhile at least....
as far as flashing the unlocked bl goes - there s a guide in my sig how to
your other option is to rollback to HC using tdv4_rollback rom a link to that is also in the guide
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im outta suggestions but wish u luck in getting itsorted
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Hello Dear Ms..
Sorry for the usual disturbing ...well i am still doing my best .. i never quiet or get bored easily .. i knew that WIFI issues still not solved in most 4.03 version ..any way i still need some missing issues to get job done .. ( installing another ROM )
"PACKAGE SELECT:" V3-APX-PACKAGES.zip i need apx package working for the acer iconia a500 which able me to flash another recovery & boot loader that accept other roms than the original one
recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p how i can delete this CRAZY file .. i am already rooted and i used many file mangers to erase that file in order to be able to flash another recovery other than the orignal one .always says CAN'T BE DELETED .. HOW CAN I ??
another recovery .img and a bootloader for the acer iconia a500
i guess if i got those tools i mentioned i might be able to get the job done .. can u help ?
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Hello Dear Ms..
Sorry for the usual disturbing ...well i am still doing my best .. i never quiet or get bored easily .. i knew that WIFI issues still not solved in most 4.03 version ..any way i still need some missing issues to get job done .. ( installing another ROM )
"PACKAGE SELECT:" V3-APX-PACKAGES.zip i need apx package working for the acer iconia a500 which able me to flash another recovery & boot loader that accept other roms than the original one
recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p how i can delete this CRAZY file .. i am already rooted and i used many file mangers to erase that file in order to be able to flash another recovery other than the orignal one .always says CAN'T BE DELETED .. HOW CAN I ??
another recovery .img and a bootloader for the acer iconia a500
i guess if i got those tools i mentioned i might be able to get the job done .. can u help ?
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Your first hurdle to overcome is to delete that file you need to delete that file that causes the stock recovery to be restored. No point in doing anything beyond getting the files you need ready and getting the Acer drivers installed.
Are you using root explorer to delete that file? You need to click the button at the top that remounts the file system as r/w, by default the file system is mounted as r/o and will not allow you to make changes.
If that does not work, do me a favor: download this root check tool from the play store:
http://tinyurl.com/d6tj85a (Play Store link to root checker basic - free app)
That utility will check that the su binary is installed and that permissions are set. Give that tool a run and report back to us so we can get you running!
ahmed morsy said:
Hello Dear Ms..
Sorry for the usual disturbing ...well i am still doing my best .. i never quiet or get bored easily .. i knew that WIFI issues still not solved in most 4.03 version ..any way i still need some missing issues to get job done .. ( installing another ROM )
"PACKAGE SELECT:" V3-APX-PACKAGES.zip i need apx package working for the acer iconia a500 which able me to flash another recovery & boot loader that accept other roms than the original one
recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p how i can delete this CRAZY file .. i am already rooted and i used many file mangers to erase that file in order to be able to flash another recovery other than the orignal one .always says CAN'T BE DELETED .. HOW CAN I ??
another recovery .img and a bootloader for the acer iconia a500
i guess if i got those tools i mentioned i might be able to get the job done .. can u help ?
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You do not need to delete "recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p" the root tool has renamed the boot.p file for you not sure why you cannot delete it though sounds strange!
Go take a look here at this guide and see if it helps any: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2049778
If you are using apxFlash tool go to the "Bundle Market" on the first screen and choose "Bundle No. 17" this is V8 bootloader with cwm 1.7.3 theres a good guide here showing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32905041&postcount=20
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk
dibb_nz said:
You do not need to delete "recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p" the root tool has renamed the boot.p file for you not sure why you cannot delete it though sounds strange!
Go take a look here at this guide and see if it helps any: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2049778
If you are using apxFlash tool go to the "Bundle Market" on the first screen and choose "Bundle No. 17" this is V8 bootloader with cwm 1.7.3 theres a good guide here showing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32905041&postcount=20
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well million thanks . but still unable to download http://a500bootloaderflash.tk the bundle no 17 u mentioned cause a network error ( it says so )
u have a link not working (first link ) need an apx pakage URGENT
v8-cwm-1.7.3.apx
stucked at apx mode
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v8-cwm-1.7.3.apx
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Hello
i did all you said latterly . but currently my tab stuck on apx screen ( green acer logo )
and the flash program stucked also like this
(( Flashing Bootloader (EBT) stage two - uploading image...))
more than 30 min .. i left it like this and i will go to work and hope u got me a solution !!!?
sounz like u need babsector.rar to reset yr partitions. check the unbrick guide in my sig ... the last couple posts show u how to use it....
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sounz like u need babsector.rar to reset yr partitions. check the unbrick guide in my sig ... the last couple posts show u how to use it....
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Well Thanks'
but i still can't find a thread explaining how to delete partition inorder to flash another rom .. although kindly attach the babsector.rar tell me how to do it .. it's the last step i guess and i am dieing to do it right to flash another rom at laaaaaaaaaast ..pls
huh??? read appple's last post....there are 2 links in there explaining wot u need to do...
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huh??? read appple's last post....there are 2 links in there explaining wot u need to do...
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sorry can't understand what do u mean .. where to search or find it ???
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sorry can't understand what do u mean .. where to search or find it ???
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M8 .....post 11 read it....post 15 read that too...!!!!!!
i've answered yr questions at least twice now....and given u the links to wot u need...I cant do much more than that...
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thanksss
dibb_nz said:
M8 .....post 11 read it....post 15 read that too...!!!!!!
i've answered yr questions at least twice now....and given u the links to wot u need...I cant do much more than that...
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Hello ..
thanks and appreciated really .. why u r angry at me.
i am just a normal guy .. i am a banker .. i am not used with the abbreviation language u guys use here in the forum .. so some words get confused for me .. so u talk to me as if i am aware of all the stuff ... while i am a humble guy looking for info with you experts developers ..i am sorry if i bothered u .. but i can't get what u mean .. post 11 and 15 .. in what link or thread or subject .. i am not a fool but i am not an expert developers as u r .. so not used with the abbreviation ..
sorry again .. thx for ur kind help so far ((
I tried searching but not really sure what it is I need.
Histiory:
I installed Zune on my computer and hooked my Windows 7 Focus up for the 1st time.
While in Zune it told me updates were available. I clicked on update,it went through all the steps,but when it got to restarting your phone thats where it stayed.
After 13 hours I disconnected the phone,and now I just have the white Samsung logo,although I CAN get into download mode and hard reset
My issue is what am I supposed to download,and how? I'm as noob as you get,but hopefully I can follow simple instructions.
I found a thread on here about firmware revision,but when I click on that it wanted me to install iVid,or something like that,and not even sure what firmware I was supposed to be using.
Under the battery it shows Rev 1.4
Please,can someone help me restore my phone?
Many thanks in advance.
exautomgr said:
I tried searching but not really sure what it is I need.
Histiory:
I installed Zune on my computer and hooked my Windows 7 Focus up for the 1st time.
While in Zune it told me updates were available. I clicked on update,it went through all the steps,but when it got to restarting your phone thats where it stayed.
After 13 hours I disconnected the phone,and now I just have the white Samsung logo,although I CAN get into download mode and hard reset
My issue is what am I supposed to download,and how? I'm as noob as you get,but hopefully I can follow simple instructions.
I found a thread on here about firmware revision,but when I click on that it wanted me to install iVid,or something like that,and not even sure what firmware I was supposed to be using.
Under the battery it shows Rev 1.4
Please,can someone help me restore my phone?
Many thanks in advance.
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Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
VSparxx said:
Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
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Happen same thing with me, working good after flash it with custom rom. Thank you
VSparxx said:
Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
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I really appreciate the help.
I'm a little concerned about putting anything custom because of my lack of technical knowledge. I'm afraid if I encounter any issues in the future,it wont be easily corrected with custom roms.
Does Zune then work with a custom Rom,or is it no longer needed?
Can anyone provide the factory firmware and instructions on how to download and install ?
exautomgr said:
Does Zune then work with a custom Rom,or is it no longer needed?
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yes, it works as usual
exautomgr said:
Can anyone provide the factory firmware and instructions on how to download and install ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131022
and read that thread thoroughly and carefully
you could've used search btw
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better yet, enderpsp wrote a very detailed step by step guide here. see how search works?
Saiyaku said:
yes, it works as usual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131022
and read that thread thoroughly and carefully
you could've used search btw
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Ok thanks. I guess I didn't read it well enough,as this is the thread that I did search ,but wasn't sure as to what link to use,and when I cliick on the links I got this:
http://lnx.lu/5yD, and I didn't think that was right as stated in the very 1st line of my original post. I guess I should have linked that thread and asked the question form there as which to use,and if I was supposed to be on some page for "final torrent"
okay, let's go slower then:
- went to the link with the factory firmware
- there are three roms provided there; since you said that your focus is a rev 1.4, the correct rom is the one labeled WP7_PRODUCT_4K (1.4 HW), in other words, the rom named "Samsung i917 Focus firmware UCJK3 ATT USA 4K"
- clicked the link, multiupload says that the file is no longer available
- went back and checked the other two just because... all gone... figures, HEH
- performed a web search for the term "Samsung i917 Focus firmware UCJK3 ATT USA 4K" (see the trend here?)
- while most of the mirrored links are dead, there are still mirrors alive and well, as noticed on the very first page of results
- one of these is stored on depositfiles, the link: http://depositfiles.com/files/oimdoqz1r
- the other is on zippyshare, http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/14086695/file.html
now your mission is:
- download the file
- follow enderpsp's guide, here, again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17092804#post17092804
- if successful, treat yourself to a nice drink
- SAVE THE FILE in its original package and store it in a cool, dry location for future use
...and that's why i said that search works. because it does
cheers and good luck
ps. there's a thanks button in this forum for a reason :angel:
@Saiyaku
1st off I do thank you for your time and involvement.
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...and that's why i said that search works. because it does
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I agree,as long as you know what your searching for. When you find threads with broken links ,as I did,it makes a noob even more confused then when they started the search. See 1st line of my original post.
I'm just a guy that had a working phone and when it went to update, killed my phone.
I had no idea the rom you posted is what I needed,,,,so again thanks:good:.
Saiyaku said:
now your mission is:
- download the file
- follow enderpsp's guide, here, again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...4#post17092804
- if successful, treat yourself to a nice drink
- SAVE THE FILE in its original package and store it in a cool, dry location for future use
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Now I'll explain what happened when I tried the above:
When you follow enderpsp's guide he states:
You will not need the "Samsung WP7 Flash Program" as it is included in the ROM (Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe).
Install Samsung Mobile USB Drivers v5.2
Unfortunately no instruction for a noob on how to install the USB Drivers:crying:
Next it states to:
"1. Copy "Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe" in a new folder and run it (Install). After running you will see these files:
signed_CSC_Cetus_ATT_i917ATTJK2.csc
signed_eboot_Cetus_ATT.eb0
signed_pda_Cetus_ATT.nb0
signed_phone_Cetus_ATT.bin
WP7 Downloader Ver 7.21 for All Device (Publish version).exe
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe
Then it goes on to state:
"The fhash program you need to run is
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe"
Unfortunately WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe is not part of the download.
The flash program you are being told to run isn't there:crying:
Again very confusing for a noob (see the trend here?)
So currently here is where it stands. Don't ask me how,but after more hours spent on this then I can remember,I manage to restore the phone... YEAA !!
but when I connect the phone to the computer or just turn it on it tells me there are updates for the phone. Running these updates is exactly what caused the problem originally,so now I don't know if I should try again,or just leave a working phone alone?
But again,I really do thank you for your time and support.Yor help is what kept me going at trying to resolve my issue.
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u neeed not to woory about all i was also had same problem u juss need to download company original stock rom 1.4 and juss deploy to ur phone ur phone will b set to factory condition..
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u neeed not to woory about all i was also had same problem u juss need to download company original stock rom 1.4 and juss deploy to ur phone ur phone will b set to factory condition..
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Yes,I did,but then it tells me there is a update. Updating the phone through Zune is what started my original problem.
Plus I'm not really sure what the update really is for.
so i had a rooted s3 which is now my old phone and wanted to return it to stock for sale.
i start by unrooting the phone (now realise this should of been done last)
i then tried to flash the stock firmware on with odin however keep getting stuck at NAND write start (i have tried using different PIT files and kies is all closed down)
i can get to recovery and download mode but nothing else. cant install any roms from recovery.
is there a way i can root the phone again to get a rom on it? its not found by the pc when trying to use s3 toolkit or abd devices
Thanks
viper1402 said:
so i had a rooted s3 which is now my old phone and wanted to return it to stock for sale.
i start by unrooting the phone (now realise this should of been done last)
i then tried to flash the stock firmware on with odin however keep getting stuck at NAND write start (i have tried using different PIT files and kies is all closed down)
i can get to recovery and download mode but nothing else. cant install any roms from recovery.
is there a way i can root the phone again to get a rom on it? its not found by the pc when trying to use s3 toolkit or abd devices
Thanks
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You are posting in the wrong forum see sticky top of the page .
Problem reads as you need a new motherboard or you can read multiple identical posts re NAND.
doesnt matter fixed it now anyway, just used the kies recovery
Thanks anyway
1 wrong section
2 u dont need root to install any roms.
3 He dont need new motherboard. Wth r u talking about?
Just use usb from backside of ur pc. NO from keyboard or hub, frontside. Just backside usb port and flash any rom u want.
maqikpl said:
1 wrong section
2 u dont need root to install any roms.
3 He dont need new motherboard. Wth r u talking about?
Just use usb from backside of ur pc. NO from keyboard or hub, frontside. Just backside usb port and flash any rom u want.
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U nid root to flash roms
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Give a thank if i helped you
I had the same problem on trying to 100% clean my phone since its freeze on locking unlocking and I turn it on it reboots like 10 times and then I just bought an external card with a USB thing to put it inside and conect it to my PC which allowed me to get cmw/rom/ etc and re do it all again.
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You are posting in the wrong forum see sticky top of the page .
Problem reads as you need a new motherboard or you can read multiple identical posts re NAND.
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New motherboard? And you wonder why I dismissed advice from you calling you intolerant when you give wrong, lazy and bad advice like that.