yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
That's crap that a game developer would deny you access to a game because your rooted. It's none of their business what we do with our phones. I would uninstall and never look back because of principal, and voice my frustration in a review.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ducktech77:
I was thinkin about forgettin about the game. I agree, and couldn't believe I was seeing that crap. I'm going to put a 'stupid' review on 'em.

Thanks!! I didn't know this existed. But, I'm not sure I'll use it for the game. Maybe another purpose.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
** Alright guys I am just posting this link for when you just do the update.zip because you are already on 1.104.05_COM_GEN1 and you have a different kernel then the update.zip, What will happen is when you reboot the tablet from just doing the update.zip you may have WIFI error. These files should resolve that issue. Once again they are only if you have WIFI Error on reboot. To install these you will need some type of file explorer that has rw access to the file system. I rec. Root Explorer. To install these follow these instructions.

1. Copy both modules to your SD card does not matter where.

2. With your File Explorer/Manager Copy both of these files. (Root Explorer will let you multi-select if you hit the menu button.)

3. Navigate to System/Lib/Modules.

4. **This step is very important- You must Mount your System for RW access. If you don't they will not copy. Once you have RW just hit the paste button and then reboot your device.

5. **This step is for anyone still having wifi error after reboot. (Stop being lazy lol and just do all the steps. From the top by mounting the boot.img and system.img that way your device is 100% stock there for no checksum issues.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=601473&d=1305842073 - This is the wifi modules Download Link.

Thank you thor2002ro for posting these on your kernel modules thread. Which is found here for anyone having any other issues.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1058713

Happy Updating :)

​

Alright guys here is the list of supporters thus far for the unbricking and or updating of your tablet. If I missed someone let me know.

Supporters:

Euclid's Brother -Awesome tool to flash the images :) Making your lives easier one click at a time. If you want an easier way download these images and use this app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.interphaze.Acer_ROM_Flasher

bhageman -Donation

aerichards1977 -Donation
[Acer Iconia A500] futty:
thanks so much for this. to verify my build number is 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 is that right?
[Acer Iconia A500] ryutsuke:
Success! This worked like a charm! I didn't have to use the recovery img I just used the update.zip.

After update:

Kernel: g9b3ce2b

Build: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1

Good work and thanks!

edit: Actually I guess I do have one issue right now. After the update my wifi stopped working. When I go to the wifi settings I see "Error" under Wi-Fi and the check box is grayed out so that it can't be clicked. Any help?
[Acer Iconia A500] phone.ds:
Had a German 1.112 build i guess, bricked it and revocered it with Acer_A500_1.122.01_EMEA_GEN5. Used boot and system image and then updated and it really works!!! Thank you very very very much!!! :D

EDIT1: I even not lost my settings and can set the language to German too!!

EDIT2: Root gone (as expected), used Gingerbreak (tab version) and everything works fine.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Your Very Welcome. Took me some time to get all the files but this **** works like a frickin charm. I wish it wasnt such a pain in the ass but hey its fixed.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
well the only thing I can think of it either the lib modules for wifi are messed up in which case I can post a link with them or the kernel is different. I would use the 2 .img that I posted then use the update zip. That way the images replace your kernel which is always the root cause of wifi errors.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
here is a link to the wifi lib modules. You need to use something like root explorer. To mount the system as rw. Then navigate to system/lib/modules and copy those two files into there with the system mounted as rw. Reboot and see if it fixes the issue!!:D

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Yes you are now stock and able to update when they release 3.1

:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Glebaka:
dont we need to flash flexrom.img to be 100% stock?
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
The flexrom was flashed with the update zip :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] minotauri:
confirmed working as well. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ryutsuke:
Am I missing something or did you maybe forget the link =P
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ah **** lol give me 1 second

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OKU671AP
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Did those libs help at all?a like I said if they don't the only fix I I now would be to go back to the german or chinese update then flash both. Img then update.
[Acer Iconia A500] tomlogan1:
Image updates

Maybe some file corruption?! Loaded per the directions and on boot got error:

"Secure Boot Image LNX checksum fail"

Going back to the Chinese Rom.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
You get that only when do don't do all three'. Once you reboot after pushing the 2 images. You have to hold down the volume - and the power button it will then run the update zip to complete.
[Acer Iconia A500] futty:
thanks so much again. you are a god :D i bet you helped millions by doing this :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
That was my intentions I came from the evo forums. Everybody there helps each other. Im just hoping people here pick it up and start helping when people have questions. :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Did you ever get wifi working
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Were u able to get past the checksum error?
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
well.. after flashing my original backkups of 1.104.02 (i think it was 02, not 05, crs you know).. I'm now sitting here looking at some tiny red text that says "Secure boot: image LNX checksum fail!" :(

So i'm not sure if anyone want's my image files.. lmao..

Now.. where was that germain update.zip... ah.. there it is..
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
lol your a funny guy
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
I really appreciate that. One thing to note is the two files need to be .img as opposed to .htm. I was hung up on that for a while. This is an awesome tool for people who have a hard time following instructions.. lol. thanks again.

Edit. Now I have a red script at the top that says secure boot: image LNX checksum fail... Not sure what to do next
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Did you already do the update.zip if not boot the tablet holding volume - and power it will force the update.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Got the triangle exl point.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Did you change the file names to .img I recommend if you have a computer download them on that then out them on your SD card.
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
I apologized for not making the connections here. So, from this point, I need to have the update.zip file zipped or unzipped and named what? Then do I also need to have the boot and system imaged on there also now that I have the red phrase of death? I need you to hold my hand.... I really appreciate it.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ok well first

1. Did you rename the boot and system to .img from .html

2. How long does the triangle take

3. The update.zip need to be on the root of your SD card
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
1. Yes I did.

2. Wasnt sure and never let it stay on long, thought it was fail.

3. It is.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Now how long did it take for the triangle to appear 1/3of the way through the beginning
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
It stayed on 3 minutes, then rebooted back to the red phrase.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Did it ever show a progress bar.
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Not after the initial flash attempt. Not during the boot with volume button down. only excl point.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ok that means the update.zip is.probably on your SD card but not the root. Take your SD card out put it in your computer see if it shows up in the files you have
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Its the only file on there aside from the boot and system img. Do I need to extract it? For some reason the zip file was named update-1. So zipped/unzipped? and what should its name be?
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Re name it update.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Anything?
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Nope. Same result. Does the zip file need to be extracted?
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
No but I don't think its on the root of your card. You shouldn't see the boot and system you should only see the update.zip and system folders. No images
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
I don't have any system folders any more. I took everything off after the first try without it working and left only the img and the update.zip. I still have the system files and can put the back on if you think I should. I do understand what the root folder is not that you should have any reason to believe that with my noob questions. Lol.

from my HTC glacier using XDA App
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
How are you viewing the files? What size card do you have and brand and class
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Viewing on my comp through micro SD card reader. 8gb sandisk c2.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Has to be class 4 or 6
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Euclids Brother brought that my attention tonight.
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
That would pose a small issue. If I get a Class 4 or 6 all I would have to do is put the update.zip file on that card? by the way, I guess I should have also mentioned this earlier. While flashing, the screen locked, I unlocked it, and a error popped up that said android system process stopped or something like that. Do you think that could have contributed to my issues?
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Very well could have to start all over go to page 56 and download the German link I posted. Then start back at step 1
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
I give up for the evening. I appreciate your help. I wil start again tomorrow.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ok sorry like I said page 56
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Page 56 of what thread?
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
sorry.. you must have misunderstood my statement.. I was saying that acer must have used a class 4 or 6 for the internal sd.

If I'm reading correctlly, he's already flashed boot and system from that card using the app, so i don't think it's an issue with the sdcard.
[Acer Iconia A500] spgrimes:
Eh, just exchanged it for an new one. I guess ill wait for the ota to come through.
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
It's in post #51 of this thread. It's the german update.zip

Also, just want to make sure.. when your trying to apply the update.zip, are you hold down volume-down or volume-up when you power on? It should be volume-down, closest to the poser button when holding in landscape. And keep the volume-down pressed until you see the text "Erasing cache before update"

If you get progress bar and it fails about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way through, then your /system is corrupted and you'll have to start over with the update.zip from post#51.

If it goes immediately to the exclamation point (no progress bar at all), then it's not finding your update.zip on the card.

Here's the steps you need to do to start over from the beginning. (I did this yesterday).

1. download the file from post #51 of this thread and put it on the root of your sdcard and rename it to update.zip

2. put sdcard in the tablet and boot into recovery by holding down the volume down button when powering on.. keep holding it down until you get some white text that says "Erasing cache before update". If you let go of the volume button when the "Acer" logo, shows up, then it won't go into recovery.

3. wait till it reboots. re-root with ginger break.

4. put system.img, boot.img and update.zip from post #1 on your sdcard (replacing the earlier update.zip)

5. run the app that will flash system.img and boot.img (Make sure you give it at least 15 minutes since your have a class 2 card, i don't know how long it'll take) then force a shutdown.

6. redo step 2 & 3

That should do it...
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
I guess that'll do... lol
[Acer Iconia A500] manfly9884:
Help people. I followed the instruction to the t but when I try to flash update zip I get in red leters "Secure boot: image checksum fail!
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Your not booting corrrctly you have to hold volume - with power to get it to start the update zip
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
And keep the volume-down button held down until the little green guy shows up.. if you let go when the "Acer" logo pops up, it'll do a regular boot.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Just let us know how it goes so we can help you if need be. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] dalepl:
I had the same problem and it turned out to be my microSD card. I had was using a 16GB microSD card in the tablet. It worked fine for everything except the update. I had a 2GB microSD and tried it. Flashed the update just fine. So, give a try with a different microSD card.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Yea I dont think he is home or if he is he may have got it working. I wish he would update us.
[Acer Iconia A500] speedy-ct:
Wow!!!It worked great!!!Thank You so much Crsdr73 for the files and Euclid's Brothers for the ROM Flasher...It took me 10 minutes to update. First I flashed the img. files then i rebooted the system for an update.zip file and WHAM!! 10 mins later I get the latest version...This info may help someone's having problems."when you are transfer the update.zip file to external SD card if you don't see a .ZIP at the end of the update file, that's OK because some computers were set at hidden files,so DO NOT add .ZIP to it. I hope that has helped :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
VERY GOOD POINT! I had not considered that.

I always set my windows to show the file extension.

For anyone that want's to do that, the setting is in Windows Explorer Folder Options, under the View Tab. You'll see a checkbox that says "Hide known extensions". Uncheck it. I always hate when I can't see the full filename.

Thanks speedy.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
If you appreciate our work think about supporting us to.continue iconia development donations not expected but greatly appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] apple_hd:
thank you so much!

this problem make me crazy and i changed at least 6 pieces of sd cards and it won't work, now follow your instruction and it successes,i am totally new in android and never flash an android device before so i let the volume - go too early .thany you so much!
[Acer Iconia A500] gene789:
nothing is working...

tried adb, and virtual emulator, even called acer today and they told me to just reset to factory settings, of course that didnt work and i had to start from scratch, then with great hope i see the flash app, but installed, sd card in with update.zip on the root, (i'm pretty sure) push the button, its gets superuser permission, but just sits there, tried to reboot with power and volumn held down, still nothing, I'm ready to give up, arggg
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Is your device working at all? If so, I suggest you leave it and just enjoy USING the thing instead of trying your hardest to break it.

Really, there's nothing in the update that you can't do without until 3.1 is released...
[Acer Iconia A500] gene789:
I was under the impression, i needed this update to prepare for 3.1?
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
I don't see why. It's extremely unlikely that 3.1 will be an incremental update. If anything, it's likely to be a full update that won't give a damn what version you're currently on.

Bug fixes are incremental, not full OS updates.
[Acer Iconia A500] Trinnity66:
Got it working :o)

Hi All,

Just letting you know I had major problems doing this update from an Australian shipped machine. I seriously though I had bricked the device after numerous boot fails with the LNX issue.

To recover from this I flashed the Chinese image and then started from scratch again to flash the 1.141.07 image.

All worked perfectly.

I anyone is having issues I suggest going to the Chinese image and then starting the process over.

Cheers,

Michael.
[Acer Iconia A500] wesvista:
Hello

I'm running Emea_gen3 version 105 in the netherlands.

I still didn't get a update.

Can i flash this? And restore when i need my Warranty?
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
just to FYI.. :cool:

Acer's user manual considered portrait mode with the power button as top set point... & the dock connector as left side :p

getting everyone on the same page eliminate some confusions :D

so by that standardized, when in LANDSCAPE...

left = up

&

right = down

and yet ... when fully booted ...

LEFT became "DOWN"

&

RIGHT became "UP"

now troubleshoot & edit post(s) as needed :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Iyashu5040:
Can I just dd the system.img to try and remove SuperUser? I'm havin' a whole world of trouble and don't have root and can't root. So I wanna return it for a new one but need to get rid of SuperUser first otherwise the warranty is void...
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
If you are not rooted you cannot add tthe system images. If you have superuser you should be rooted. Also download rom manager from the market and try and run fix permissions that can alot of times fix issues.
[Acer Iconia A500] Iyashu5040:
I lost root when I did the OTA update that was released recently. So I don't have root but I'm still stuck with SuperUser. Also can't run fix permissions without root. FML :(
[Acer Iconia A500] xendrome:
So, re-run GingerRoot?
[Acer Iconia A500] Iyashu5040:
I can't root cause my MicroSD slot isn't working, lol. That's why I want to return it. I've asked Chainfire if there's a way to modify his exploit to use a flash drive through the USB slot instead of the MicroSD slot but no werd yet. Anyway, thanks for the help guys :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ill take a look at gingerbreak when i get home tonight to see if gingerbreak can be modified. I would imagine just changing its mnt point would do it.
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
is there a way that u brick your device fully so even it cant be booted?

if yes, then do it, they cant check the superuser then :D

my developer friend have done that many times...

but stil, u need a good luck:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
I suspect this has been a common occurance for several in this thread. I know about, and I still let go too soon half the time... then go 'doh.. and do it agian.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ill update the op when i get home. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Just want to give you an update. Me and Euclids Brother are looking at it. I am going to be honestly it does not look good. The device mnt point for the SD Card is on mmc_host/mmc1 which is the recovery block. The USB Slot is on its own mnt point which is /usb1. So even if gingerbreak was edited I don't think it would make a difference.

I did change my vold.fstab to see if I could get the USB slot to mnt on mmc_host but it does not work. Will not recognize the flash drive once I do that. Sorry Will continue to look at it but just wanted to give you a not so good update :(
[Acer Iconia A500] Supersignet:
Is there a password needed to download the boot.img file?
[Acer Iconia A500] wtmg:
I bought my iconia tab a500 in Malaysia (Asian Country) and rooted. I got the OTA update last week, file size approx. 28mb. After update I got the following info from my system:

Android version: 3.0.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3

Build Number: Acer_A500_1.139.04_COM_GEN1

Anyone have any idea is this the latest update ? why the USA build is 1.141.07 ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
I changed my Singaporean one to the US version after screwing my Acer up, and I dont see the difference i think they are all the same GEN1 i think its just a regional thing. The number i mean. But im not sure, maybe somebody could explain?
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Just post a mirror of the system.img (same as post #1), for those who need it.

system.part1.rar

system.part2.rar
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Why are you posting 2 part mirrors? I don't believe there is a need for mirrors. Especially if your only supplying 1 of the 3 files. Mirrors were not needed the first couple weeks when this thread was hot. So why now?
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
If you do not need it. Then, just ignore it.

Why 2 files? because the file is too large and too time consuming to upload. Also, there are many countries that are blocked by megaupload.

Supplying 1 of the 3 files? Because the other 2 are in mediafire and is not blocked. Also the size of other files are small so no need mirror.

For me, it takes me over 5 hours to download the system.img, the purpose of my mirror is to make convenient to others.

Why now? Why not now? Mirrors are here for anyone that need them.

Again, if you think you are of no use of the mirrors, then, ignore the post.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Hey looks who's thread this is. You do not need to be a **** for me asking a question. No one has asked for alternate mirrors I could have made them. There is no reason to make people look through pages when they can be in the op.
[Acer Iconia A500] Phoenix-Lead:
Someone is butt hurt he didn't think to make this type of thread first:( Don't be sad. I am sure you can think of something better to do with your time than argue with people you have never met over an idea you wish you had thought of first. Go sit on some ice for a while and tell your boyfriend to be gentle for a while!:D

Edit: Next time PM the OP the details and the link for the mirror so they can be added to the OP!
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
XDA promotes sharing, and you are prohibiting it.

My zshare mirror gets 9 downloads up to now means someone really need it.

Maybe you should really consider to include a mirror in your OP. (as adamholden85 said)

Especially you are the OP, you should be aware of the slow speed and inconvenient of megaupload.

By the way, thanks for your prompting and your files. It is through communication and sharing that makes this tablet better.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ok you have 9 I have 700+ I said I would put mirrors in the op. If asked not just posted. And adam is my brother. He doesnt even own an iconia. 2 the,files themselves I almost didnt share to begin with since I asked for 2.5 days and noone responded I had to ask a co worker to root his device and help me. Out of 700 people 3 people showed their support.,i came from the evo and I feel like people dont truly appreciate the devs here just use them to fix their issues then complain when it doesn't work. So yea you just replicating my files kind of pissed me off since no one that I have seen even asked for them. If you would like I can add them to the op
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Thanks OP. I need a mirror, for those files. Thanks a lot.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Oh and megaupload is great for me speed wise. Just mediafire requires you pay for large files. Alot of devs use megaupload because people screw up extracting multiple files some how.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Ill add your links and credits, to you tomorrow night when I get home.
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Amazing. Thanks for your help. :cool:
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
whats that smiley mean.
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Means you are amazing. And it is cool !
[Acer Iconia A500] Phoenix-Lead:
Way to make his head get even bigger;)
[Acer Iconia A500] docfreed:
dd is known not to work in windows - is there another way to push the boot and system images to the proper dev blocks?

I can't get the dd command to work.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Dd works fine in windows but.you can also use terminal emulator which is.an.app from the market that is free
[Acer Iconia A500] tatouli:
i have the same problem after update (wifi error) but my build number is 1.141.01 EMEA GEN3.

What can i do?Pleaseeeeee help me...
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Wifi error means you didn't use my images just the update zip. Read the whole op I explained how to fix that.
[Acer Iconia A500] xdamanu100:
how do you do that I mean what key and when?