Can someone please help me. I have an Acer iconia a500 that I want to install a custom ROM onto. When I follow the instructions to find the cpuid and sbk. I am told the file doesn't exist. Holding down the power and volume up buttons end in an android graphic with a triangle error. I have tried every tool I could find to help with no result. A lot of the links now link you to malware. I have a galaxy s2 which I have rooted numerous times. My aim is to install omnirom KitKat final version with root access. I have also done a factory reset and I have ICS 4.0.3
I am starting to think that there might be a fault with my tablet.
Sad to say development stopped shortly after it started on this device
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I ended up selling mine and going galaxy tab
bassdroid said:
Sad to say development stopped shortly after it started on this device
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I ended up selling mine and going galaxy tab
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I have found that omni ROM still supports this device. My main problem seems to be that I can't boot into recovery mode. It just comes up with an error graphic. I am happy with the tablet for what I use it for but am finding more apps are incompatible. Hence why I want to upgrade the ROM.
I too am looking to root an A500 for a friend and I am running into walls.
When you see the android laying down and has a punctuation mark on top.....it means your using stock recovery!
StarCraftedHacking said:
When you see the android laying down and has a punctuation mark on top.....it means your using stock recovery!
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No tool that I have come across is working or downloading. I am only getting malware junk like "EZ Downloader". I have the CPUID and SBK but can't find any software tool that still downloads properly.
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why is this happening? and i also noticed somtimes on websites trying to play flash videos the browser will close. why is this and how can i fix it?
What rom you running and what browser you running.
cheddaface said:
why is this happening? and i also noticed somtimes on websites trying to play flash videos the browser will close. why is this and how can i fix it?
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This behavior has been reported on custom ROMs and earlier versions of Stock ROMS. If you are on a clean Stock 3.2.1 ROM you will NOT have these issues.
Hope this helps
TD
timmyDean said:
This behavior has been reported on custom ROMs and earlier versions of Stock ROMS. If you are on a clean Stock 3.2.1 ROM you will NOT have these issues.
Hope this helps
TD
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I'm on Stock 3.2.1 and I still have this issue. For example: techcrunch will close my browser every time. I've tried it with stock browser as well as Dolphin HD.
Had the tab for a week waiting on the official ics then I will root when root is ready for 4.0 but it still closes no warning or anything
golfgirl606 said:
I'm on Stock 3.2.1 and I still have this issue. For example: techcrunch will close my browser every time. I've tried it with stock browser as well as Dolphin HD.
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Then get on the 'blower' to ACER tech support because this should not happen. We support hundreds of these, in over 8 country's, and this is NOT normal and should NOT happen.
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cheddaface said:
Had the tab for a week waiting on the official ics then I will root when root is ready for 4.0 but it still closes no warning or anything
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With a locked bootloader we'll be waiting a long time for root and relying on exploits (security holes) is no way to go through life. For example: nobody that I know of has rooted 3.2.1 on an ACER. TPT (Lenovo) is another example and so is the Xoom FE. We need to get the bootloader unlocked.
"Take your stinking locked bootloader of my tablet you damn dirty ACER company"
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Then get on the 'blower' to ACER tech support because this should not happen. We support hundreds of these, in over 8 country's, and this is NOT normal and should NOT happen.
TD
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With a locked bootloader we'll be waiting a long time for root and relying on exploits (security holes) is no way to go through life. For example: nobody that I know of has rooted 3.2.1 on an ACER. TPT (Lenovo) is another example and so is the Xoom FE. We need to get the bootloader unlocked.
"Take your stinking locked bootloader of my tablet you damn dirty ACER company"
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Does the downgrade method count as rooting 3.2.1? Because that works likea champ.
And the rooted stock 3.2.1 in development.
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hello, i have one week with my nexus im very happy with it but i would like to root it, to test other stuff on my nexus....
but im afraid that google can get mad..
will google detect if i install other "os" on my nexus
will i loose my warranty if i install other os or gain root access?
if i get root access or install another "os" or "rom"...can i reset my phone
and get it like i just bough it?
iis the official nexus 4 android 4.x image always stored on my nexus 4 so i can reset the device anytime i want?
i think i may want to reset it if i want to get rid of lots of stuff or if i regret of having root or other roms
and i want to keep receiving updates from google.
one night i almost dared to root it..with one click...but i want first to have these questions answered
is google aware about each device about being hacked, rooted and dont give support if install modded roms
or i just simple reset and no one knows if i hacked or not.?
sorry about my questions..or about my english..i hope you understand and try to answer my doubts.
Hi,
I just recently rooted my phone as well..
As far as I'm aware, there is no way Google can tell if you have rooted, modded, hacked your phone, unless you give it to them in that state. What is reassuring though is that you can reset your phone exactly like it was from the box. You can unroot your phone, lock the bootloader and many of the guys around here will have links to the stock image if you require it.
Toolkit vs OneClickRoot.com
I am reading up on rooting the nexus 4 and was thinking I would use the one click root function in the toolkit by mskip, but I have seen the website oneclickroot.com which says this: Remember: One Click Root is 100% guaranteed to work and the process is completely risk-free. It is currently in beta and will apparently be running properly in a couple of weeks.
Is this legit and is it really any safer than the toolkit??
I have to post 10 times in order to comment on a thread about a Kernel.
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sorry to post again, but I have to in order to comment.
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sorry to post again, but I have to in order to comment.
Gazza2907 said:
I am reading up on rooting the nexus 4 and was thinking I would use the one click root function in the toolkit by mskip, but I have seen the website oneclickroot.com which says this: Remember: One Click Root is 100% guaranteed to work and the process is completely risk-free. It is currently in beta and will apparently be running properly in a couple of weeks.
Is this legit and is it really any safer than the toolkit??
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need to post 10 times, so I'll answer even though you probably are past this. I used the toolkit. I couldn't find anything 1-click for the nexus. Maybe I just missed it.
I have a 32GB WIFI model and my build is currently JDQ39 and I'm on 4.2.2. I do not see my build number in the toolkit and I am not new to rooting devices, but I am new to NEXUS 7 and I love it. I have enabled developer options, but I don't want to brick my device by accidentally choosing the wrong thing.
Also, what would be recommended for RECOVERY OPTIONS? TWRP or Clockwork touch?
I have read the stickies in the N7 development and watched the video but can't quite wrap my mind on this one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
PS: I do not mind donating if that would help with the toolkit auto-updating
Did you tried Nexus root toolkit or the Nexus7 toolkit??
I believe there is an option for any build in the Root toolkit which helps in case you don't have a perfect match with your build...
Right now I can't make sure that the latest Nexus root toolkit has your build number but I can tell you when I'll have my PC...
Or you can give a try yourself...
http://goo.im/devs/WugFresh/NexusRootToolkit/NRT_v1.6.3.sfx.exe
Please press the thanks button if I helped you...
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I've rooted my nexus7 with this when it got updated from 4.1.2 to 4.2.0 with different android version and different build number without any difficulties...
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Hi,
I installed this rom from Nov 14th, and I couldn't get root.
I tried flashing it from CWM, but still, no root access.
SuperSU says it couldn't install the binaries.
Does anyone has the same problem, or better yet, a solution?
This rom is really fast, the only thing stopping me from using it as a daily driver is not having root access.
I appreciate your help in advance.
Why not download the CM rom from their site. If you are i337 thinks is already loki'd
I run the 11/13 one no issues
Not sure on your root issue as haven't flashed Gummy. A little too aosp for me atm.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/unofficial-cm/files/Nightlies/jflteatt/20131113/
use the 208mb one under parent folder
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there is an 11/15 one but haven't tried
nightlies are going to work ok one night and not ok the next as they are changing things around alot with the builds till they get a stable release
rugmankc said:
Why not download the CM rom from their site. If you are i337 thinks is already loki'd
I run the 11/13 one no issues
Not sure on your root issue as haven't flashed Gummy. A little too aosp for me atm.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/unofficial-cm/files/Nightlies/jflteatt/20131113/
use the 208mb one under parent folder
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there is an 11/15 one but haven't tried
nightlies are going to work ok one night and not ok the next as they are changing things around alot with the builds till they get a stable release
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Thank you for your reply rugmankc.
Does CM comes rooted? or is it a method to root it? Does everything works? I read about some broken features, like bluetooth, IRDA, WIFI and Camera.
My only issue with gummy, is that I can't get root. Everything else works fine.
I am going to be getting a LG G2 Verizon - VS980 and I am fimliar with rooting but not with custom roms. I have a Nexus 10 so I never felt the need to fiddle with ROMs. I wanna install CyanogenMod Release candidate. I heard freegee and root are needed to install something that is needed for custom roms but I just don't quite have a full grasp on it. I am new at ROMs but not at rooting. Could someone point me in the right direction? Also I have a few questions.
Is the VS980 correct LG G2 for Verizon to get downloads from the CyanogenMod site?
Do you recommend any other roms besides CM? I like the Nexus line because it is simply stock android but I do like the feature over overclocking that CM offers I think with its 2Ghz it would be uneeded.
If your already on Verizon this about the best android device you can get right now I personally prefer the nexus 5 but I'm on Verizon so no nexus devices for us except the galaxy nexus which i maymake my my backup device oh and if you plan on getting the lg g2 you might wanna get one soon before you get an lg g2 with firmware that patches Loki
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Oh and yes the vs980 is the correct model number for CyanogenMod
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I'm on liquidsmooth I find it very stable occasionally freezes that's with all custom ROMs especially kitkat ROMs sometimes you have to hard reset which stinks but it will get more stable
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CombustLemonz said:
I am going to be getting a LG G2 Verizon - VS980 and I am fimliar with rooting but not with custom roms. I have a Nexus 10 so I never felt the need to fiddle with ROMs. I wanna install CyanogenMod Release candidate. I heard freegee and root are needed to install something that is needed for custom roms but I just don't quite have a full grasp on it. I am new at ROMs but not at rooting. Could someone point me in the right direction? Also I have a few questions.
Is the VS980 correct LG G2 for Verizon to get downloads from the CyanogenMod site?
Do you recommend any other roms besides CM? I like the Nexus line because it is simply stock android but I do like the feature over overclocking that CM offers I think with its 2Ghz it would be uneeded.
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You don't need root to flash custom roms you just need to unlock your bootloader
you can find that guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020
Personally I'd just root it since your new rom will be rooted anyway, it just makes life easier, and there are easier methods of unlocking the bootloader using root apps.
To answer your other questions I don't believe the cyanogenmod installer works on your device but it wouldn't hurt to give a shot. If your looking for a stock android feel cyanogen's the way to go I'd highly recommend it over any stock rom but try things for yourself and see what you like best.
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If your already on Verizon this about the best android device you can get right now I personally prefer the nexus 5 but I'm on Verizon so no nexus devices for us except the galaxy nexus which i maymake my my backup device oh and if you plan on getting the lg g2 you might wanna get one soon before you get an lg g2 with firmware that patches Loki
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Oh and yes the vs980 is the correct model number for CyanogenMod
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I'm on liquidsmooth I find it very stable occasionally freezes that's with all custom ROMs especially kitkat ROMs sometimes you have to hard reset which stinks but it will get more stable
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I am getting a LG G2 this Sunday or Saturday. Do you think that it will be to late? How do I tell if I have a version that has loki patched on it?
I would not try this on the g2 maybe it works maybe it doesent
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It shouldn't be to late were not expecting an ota till sometime in march you might be cutting it close depends when but as soon as you root install custom recovery or disable ota because lg will push updates to your device even if you say no and when your rooted it creates a mighty soft brick
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CombustLemonz said:
I am getting a LG G2 this Sunday or Saturday. Do you think that it will be to late? How do I tell if I have a version that has loki patched on it?
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You'll be good to go, probably not going to see an ota until the kk release which could be months away (Yay Verizon ). I just got mine today (Verizon) rooted using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
And recovery using freegee. Effortless, and easy. Make sure you backup your efs in the freegee app and there is a better efs backup in the general section that you should do to.
And to reference another poster here, our bootloader is 100% locked. Root is required in order to apply the loki patch to flash a custom recovery. Loki allows a custom recovery to operate on the stock locked bootloader... You really won't know the difference from it being locked or unlocked.
-VZW LG G2 VS980
I just looked closer this unlock method is for the optimus 4g different hardware everything is different lg went the more locked down root with the g2
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Do you mind going into a little more detail about the Loki patch? My buddy is pretty into this stuff (I'm not, but I have a Nexus 7 and prefer the stock version instead of LGs), and said he'd be able to help me...well, he has a GS4, and it took him a while to figure out something was wrong with the boot loader (communicating long distance)...now were kinda stuck, and don't know what to do. I'm in almost the exact same situation as OP...VZW G2 that I'd like to put CM on.
Also...I think I may have messed up big time and rooted my phone before making any recovery files...the poster above talking about the upcoming OTA bricking phones....am I just sitting on a ticking time bomb?
Garsh that xda forums noob video is making me feel awfully stupid right now
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Do you mind going into a little more detail about the Loki patch? My buddy is pretty into this stuff (I'm not, but I have a Nexus 7 and prefer the stock version instead of LGs), and said he'd be able to help me...well, he has a GS4, and it took him a while to figure out something was wrong with the boot loader (communicating long distance)...now were kinda stuck, and don't know what to do. I'm in almost the exact same situation as OP...VZW G2 that I'd like to put CM on.
Also...I think I may have messed up big time and rooted my phone before making any recovery files...the poster above talking about the upcoming OTA bricking phones....am I just sitting on a ticking time bomb?
Garsh that xda forums noob video is making me feel awfully stupid right now
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If you have a recovery
http://youtu.be/ifi-ArGeTzQ
If you have a recovery
(link)
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I do have a recovery...have tried with Clockwork Mod and TWRP, but basically what happens is if I try to do a manual boot in to recovery mode using the keys on the back, it just actually goes through with the factory reset of the phone. If I try to do it through an app like CWM or TWRP, I get the LG splash screen, and then the android logo with its chest open and the red exclamation point over it. If I let it sit and do nothing on that graphic, eventually the phone just resets. There is nothing else on that screen but that graphic.
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Even using Flashify, which claims to bypass this whole Lokis patch (still dont really understand what it is) didnt work...
amsage3 said:
I do have a recovery...have tried with Clockwork Mod and TWRP, but basically what happens is if I try to do a manual boot in to recovery mode using the keys on the back, it just actually goes through with the factory reset of the phone. If I try to do it through an app like CWM or TWRP, I get the LG splash screen, and then the android logo with its chest open and the red exclamation point over it. If I let it sit and do nothing on that graphic, eventually the phone just resets. There is nothing else on that screen but that graphic.
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Even using Flashify, which claims to bypass this whole Lokis patch (still dont really understand what it is) didnt work...
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Try to do through an app? You mean rom manager or twrp manager? If so it sounds like you still have the stock recovery, which would render those apps useless. Use the freegee app instead of flashify, it automatically downloads the correct recovery/loki patch and applies it.
Loki is simply a patch that tells the bootloader upon initial boot that it's OK to continue...Your bootloader is still locked, but the phone doesn't recognize that. If loki wasn't there, you'd just brick just like all the poor Verizon samsung users since the last update...
-VZW LG G2 VS980
annoyingduck said:
Try to do through an app? You mean rom manager or twrp manager? If so it sounds like you still have the stock recovery, which would render those apps useless. Use the freegee app instead of flashify, it automatically downloads the correct recovery/loki patch and applies it.
Loki is simply a patch that tells the bootloader upon initial boot that it's OK to continue...Your bootloader is still locked, but the phone doesn't recognize that. If loki wasn't there, you'd just brick just like all the poor Verizon samsung users since the last update...
-VZW LG G2 VS980
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THANK YOU!!!
I know it may be common knowledge to some, but to a complete newbie, this was the one bit of information I was missing that made a very frustrating process very simple. Many thanks to you my friend, if I could hit more than just a button to express it I would :highfive:
amsage3 said:
THANK YOU!!!
I know it may be common knowledge to some, but to a complete newbie, this was the one bit of information I was missing that made a very frustrating process very simple. Many thanks to you my friend, if I could hit more than just a button to express it I would :highfive:
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No problem. That's what these forums are all about...
-VZW LG G2 VS980