yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
naaa clarification... why everyone seems to be a bunch of selfish leecher :D

they want update and then when they get they want fixes... but sharing is too much caring :D
[Acer Iconia A500] gabrielbcn:
Thanks a lot, thanks to you I am in. 38 now!
[Acer Iconia A500] duongla:
4.010.24_4.010.40 update

Here we go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1171576
[Acer Iconia A500] samaliset:
Hello,

I am trying to install these 2 updates but at each try after few lines then it says installation aborted":

Acer_A500_4.010.22_4.010.38_COM_GEN1_decrypted SD_Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1

I am actually using the ROM 3.1.

I wished I if I called access my hard discs and the 3G USB devices straight forward.

Thanks for help
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
you have to extract the files from the decrypted

you will get 2 files... take update.zip on your sdcard and then restart with power vol-

works always.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
Ahaha, I lost my chance to update to . 08 as I wanted to learn how to capture the update and share it. By the time I figured it out with alogcat the next day my option to update was no longer available. Ahah. I should have just been selfish and not worried bout it.
[Acer Iconia A500] samaliset:
Update prob "SD_Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1 "

I tried to "decrypt" this file using the software "unrar"

SD_Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1

is this the way to do it? I get update.zip file, then I restarted to flash the device but it did not work.

I might missed some thing I don't know what.

cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
don't you read the first post ?

use the decrypter (the key should be $12)

then

you unzip the files

and put the update.zip on the sdcard...
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
Apparently not...! :rolleyes:

Since the fully decrypted file has already been uploaded by me in the previous page !! :p

and people wondered why they bricked their devices.... READING is mandatory when it come to messing with your device... otherwise... remain stock and deal directly with the manufacturer :p
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
I wonder why those files are crypted as well... since inside there is only 3 files... and 2 of them are .... empty... hu hu
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
LOL... I almost missed that sarcasm note ... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] ZeroAlphawolf:
The link for Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.104.02_COM_GEN1 appears to be broken i can't get this Rom up, im trying to get back to USA stock for my Acer, and i can't find any of the full stock USA acer roms.
[Acer Iconia A500] Trinnity66:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CQRC5CPC
[Acer Iconia A500] cad_2011:
hi,

bought myself the A500 yesterday, im currently running this ROM Acer_A500_1.016.04_COM_GEN1

rooted using gingerbreadv1.20.apk

install acer recovery tool from market and install CMW.

try downloading Acer_A500_1.016.04_1.102.04_COM_GEN1 but its failing.

got an OTA update 1.139.04 but it keeps failing at the update (getting red exclamation mark)

so wondering what is the best stock ROM i can use now?

thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] cad_2011:
how do i restock? think my stock ROM is broken too, can't perform the OTA.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15791005#post15791005
[Acer Iconia A500] Jonasmyst:
Full Install

I am also trying to get the following but it is corrupt on download.

Full Package Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.104.02_COM_GEN1

Thanks for any help.

Edit: Trying the full 3.1 rom install. I think I tried it before and I had nothing but fail.
[Acer Iconia A500] Jonasmyst:
Double Post...
[Acer Iconia A500] kshfahmy:
A501

Did these ROMs works also with the A501 so I can use them to update my device.
[Acer Iconia A500] hamitime:
Update to 3.1 breaks exchange mail

I had an ota and it upgraded to 3.1. Now my exchange mail gets stuck in the outbox when replying. The only way to make it go is to forward or uncheck show quoted text. Anyone else have this problem?
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
Maybe it's because you didn't read the 1st post properly ?? :rolleyes:
[Acer Iconia A500] starfox78:
Access Denied?

Is anyone else getting an Error / "AccessDenied" bunch of XML back when trying to download one of the full packages?

Gah stupid me should read the rest of the forum before posting :)
[Acer Iconia A500] KennyNair:
updates

Anyone notice that all those files that updates from 3.0.1 to 3.1 with like 300+ MB files are full installation files. It does not check anything, just install over.

So those files like 1.139.04_4.010.24 are actually full installation files for .24.

I did a test, was on 4.010.38, took the 139.04_4.010.40, put in SD and do a Acer recovery to update. And it actually updated. And now I on 4.010.40.
[Acer Iconia A500] duongla:
Yes, you are correct. It's good to have full rom, we can come back to stock rom easily.
[Acer Iconia A500] usman3206:
There is one more stock rom uploaded thankfully by flyinghighaero, can u please edit your post and add this one also.

Thanks

CWM Backup Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.05_COM_GEN1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1155664[url]
[url]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=L45QUBK9[url]
[Acer Iconia A500] samy_7:
Yes please... :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] lbhocky19:
so i did latest ota in the US to 3.1. rooted it.

did the newest update on here. put just the update.zip not the AMSS right?

held vol and power. saw the text in the corner about the update.

then i just got the android alien the gears start spinning but then i just get a yellow exclamation mark

what did i f up?
[Acer Iconia A500] stevdes:
Does someone have the link to the full package; Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.104.05_COM_GEN1

The original link is not working.

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] :
Did you decrypt the file first, and have it on your external SD card titled "update.zip"?

If not, that's what you did wrong. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] capslock66:
I am still on 3.0. No OTA update :mad:

Here is my configuration

android : 3.0.1

Kernel 2.6.36.3

build : Acer_A500_1.142.01_EMEA_CUS3

The question, What version do I have to install to go to 3.1 ?

What is difference betwen EMEA and COM ?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] AcerA501-User:
Hello. :)

Have anyone the files for the A501?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1 : http://vache-android.com/v1/download.php?fileID=76

It's not Honeycomb 3.1, it's still 3.0.1.
[Acer Iconia A500] AcerA501-User:
Thank you, but my question was not right. I search the 3.1 files. :) :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Lorthirk:
Sorry for the maybe-stupid question, but I just bought an A501 on saturday. What if I flash the 3.1 full package in it? Will I loose 3g connectivity?
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Yes, A500 system is not compatible with A501 3G.
[Acer Iconia A500] Cgegang:
Hi,

My Iconia Tab is still with this firmware :

Acer_A500_1.016.05_COM_GEN1

Is there one in the list i can use ?

Cge
[Acer Iconia A500] fguy:
3.1 for Russia

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip

uncrypt

http://www.multiupload.com/SZ46UJIFPC
[Acer Iconia A500] dmatusek76:
inside uncrypted zip is 4.010.42_COM_GEN1 not EMEA_GEN3, wierd.
[Acer Iconia A500] nitodu:
total noob question...

i got my a500 just a week ago, it is awsome im very happy.

it is 3.0.1 honeycomb

Build number 1.105.1_EMEA_GEN3

i manage to root it and install CWM with the acer app in the market.

made a full backup with CWM also.

today i get a message for an update, number 4.010.42 (357.69MB)

i un-root my tablet and accept the update...

downloaded and then it start to unzip and the tablet reboot, the progress bar apears and it stops at 1/4 and a attention sign appears in the middle of the screen. after that i made a factory reset and several soft ressets but every time i get the attention sign when it tries to applied the update.

some one has solved this problem?

if i download the 4.010.42 update, decrypted, and put in a sd card could be a solution for my tablet? im still goin to get OTA capabilities updating this way?

thanks and sorry for my english!
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
Yes you will since its stock rom.
[Acer Iconia A500] nitodu:
i try that but when i press vol- & power it goes straight to CWM...

what to do?

didn´t restore recovery image... thats it rigth? gonna try that now... sorry
[Acer Iconia A500] peterweter:
Thank you!

Took me a day to find a resolution to resolve my Wifi problem and finally I found this post!

ACER $#%@# this up pretty badly....

Greets 2 all,

Peter
[Acer Iconia A500] powerhouselb:
Well, I am in a sad state...

I have three days to send in my A500 to have the update manually installed which leaves me without my tablet for more than a week.

I've downloaded a host of stuff. 1.141.07 update, boot image, build prop, adb, and some sort of module specific to my tablet. I've Rooted my A500 with Iconiaroot 1.3. I've tried moving the prop file where it's supposed to be with my tablet's file manager (File Manager HD) where I can view what's in the system folder, but can't copy anything to it.

i have been all over the 3 different forums (to include this one) and can't seem to get the info I need to update my A500 and avoid sending it to ACER. I can't even replace an apk (NFS.apk) to the system folder so that 1.141.07 has a chance at installing.

I really need some assistance here, even if it's just a link that points to a detailed walk through that doesn't assume any prior knowledge what so ever.

If anybody... ANYBODY AT ALL can provide this to me, I would be very grateful.
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Sounds like.....

If you are unable to replace NFS.apk to the system folder you are either a) not fully rooted or b) trying to copy the file in a file manager that does not allow r/w access to the system folder - in root explorer you will need to click up top to mount the filesystem as r/w (versus read only) before you will be able to copy any files to /system - most file exploreres do not have root access and will fail on this. Get yourself a copy of root explorer, restore every single .apk and .odex you may have removed, update should work just fine. Or just manually flash a update via CWM.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3 : http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip

Thanks for this stock rom :-)

After decrypting it and copy paste it to my microSD card the upgrade went well.

It is not the GEN3 version but GEN1

my tablet was rooted during the upgrade no problem...afterwards you have to root again with for example iconiaroot 1.3

I came from version 4.010.038 and i have a stock kernel.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Update.zip is the right file after decrypting it make a copy/paste to your external memory. Than flash.

AMSS.zip is a dummy file...garbage...
[Acer Iconia A500] duongla:
Link is incorrect.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Instead of all this buggering about, why don't you just flash one of the none FOTA 3.1 stock ROMs that have been posted in this section? They are 100% stock, you DON'T need CWM or even root to install them, and they are FULL ROMs so don't care what the current state of your device is.

Oh, and your FOTA functionality will be retained, too. Just look for the one for your region and Bob's your uncle.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
You can find the link in de 1st page...

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] powerhouselb:
I've been using stock roms. At least I think I have. To be honest, I don't know what FOTA is. I think I need a Rom specific to my kernel. I think...

So, I've recently tried installing the 1.141.07 to 4.011.11 even though I have 1.104.02 because I was hoping the CWM Recovery would help. It didn't. I tried it through CWM Rom manager. That also failed. I have wasted too much time already trying to flash it unmodded and with the stock recovery image with no success.

So, this is what I've tried so far...

Installing the updates using the stock recovery. Used the external SD Card. 1.141.07 fails because of a failed apply_patch_check on NFS.apk. Tried to install 4.010.11 through the system update manager and that failed because the signature could not be verified.

Tried using adb, used the supplied links to download what I needed. Ran the program, let it download a boat load of stuff. Had no idea how to use it after that. Couldn't find the adb shell. I downloaded one that I found through filecrop, but that just runs like a list of commands used by adb and then closes.

Rooted the A500, used CWM Recovery to install CWM Recovery. Tried to use CWM Rom Manager to install both updates. Both failed. I booted into CWM Recovery to install the updates. Both failed for the came reason as they did when I booted into the Stock recovery. At least, I think so. 1.141.07 to 4.010.11 just sated that it couldn't be read... bad.

And naturally, I used the decrypter to extract the update zip. The recent 3.1 update was only tried on my SD card because someone finally (some time today, I believe) posted a link to 3.1 that I could actually extract.

I'm down to the wire now. I have to send it in soon so ACER can take 2 weeks to fix it and send it back. Of course, I neglected to backup the stock recovery. I do have 1.141.07 Recovery backed up, but I'm not sure ACER will go for that.

I really did try to find tutorials. I spent many many hours looking at tutorials that assumes the user has prior knowledge of the programs and items referenced.

I am officially lost. If I'm boned, I won't feel offended if any of you out there tell me so. If I still have even a ray of hope, feel free to comment or PM me.

Finally, I haven't used the thanks button at all, but I do appreciate the help and advice I received from you all.

One more thing... "Just look for the one for your region and Bob's your uncle." You lost me at Bob's your uncle.
[Acer Iconia A500] powerhouselb:
Total Fail

I just recently gave up on the stock update and tried installing Lightspeed 1.0. My A500 failed just as quickly installing that ROM as is did all the others. I'm gonna bite the bullet and unroot so I can send it back to ACER. However, Vache's link for 0.000.00 to 1.104.02 does not work. Any other places I can go to find this one? Thanks to you all.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QR3ZY62X

If anybody needs any other missing roms PM please.
[Acer Iconia A500] jusberry07:
What is Diffrent from 4.010.40_COM_GEN1 ---> my iconia , to Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3 or GEN1

When Update to HC 3.2 ? :D

Thx
[Acer Iconia A500] btucker2003:
Ok sorry, but I have cruised this thread a few times now... can someone simply tell me which one of these is for an american iconia that took the 3.1 OTA, pretty please!?:D
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Version 4.010.40 is made for Singapore/Malaysia/Thailand/Philippines/India/Vietnam/

Indonesia/Australia/New Zealand.

Almost the same as the Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) version 4.010.42

When you upgrade to HC 3.2 the USB port is standard not working!
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
it's depending on which firmware you have at this moment??
[Acer Iconia A500] btucker2003:
I WAS on virtuous xoom, I flashed the 4.010.22_COM_GEN1.zip just now and my tab is buggin out! (no back, tab, home, and settings tab) any guidance would be most welcomed!:(
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
You can restore to stock manually but you need an SD Card, if you want instructions just PM me so i dont have to find this message again.

Peace.
[Acer Iconia A500] btucker2003:
I have sent PM, thanks.

I cant tell if the PM went through, but if you have the proper update zip then I think Ill be in good shape. Unless there is more to it?
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
Im writing back to you as we speak.
[Acer Iconia A500] btucker2003:
Great thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] pfoo07:
hi,

I'm currently on 4.010.38_COM_GEN1 using a european version of the a500 and i haven't got any ota update for 4.010.42 yet

Is there any issue if i use the 4.010.42 firmware from this thread despite the fact that it is tagged for gen3 (again, my current firmware is gen1) ?

Also what are the improvement added by this new firmware ?
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
The 4.010.42 is not gen3 but it is gen1.. i tested it on my tablet.

I don't know what the improvements are. I always want to have the latest version :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] powerhouselb:
Thank you sir. Much appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
Can I flash back to 4.010.10 from 4.010.13 without losing data? my tablet got really laggy after this update.

Sent from my iconia tab a500 check out my channel YouTube.com/user/thegiantdroid
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Best not to. Backup your apps and do a hard reset. Do not forget to restore phone/telephony.apk, any system files you might have tampered with, the original recovery.img if you have used acer recovery installer.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
I haven't tampered with anything how do I back up all my data and such I don't really feel like losing all of my stuff

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
When you flash with a FULL ROM i don't see problems.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
What full rom can I flash from 4.010.13 I got this ota I went from 1.141.07 to 4.010.08 to.10 to.13

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
FULL stock ROM:

the -> Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip

Decrypt it with : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1099673

After decrypting the file, you have to extract the update.zip from it, put it on an external SDCard (does not work on internal memory) and boot your tablet with Vol- & Power. The update will be launch automatically. (USE stock kernel!)

For rooting info HC3.1 goto : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1138228

file: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=648570&d=1310086702

Many thanks goto : sc2k & vache
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
That is a rom for a different country I'm in the usa

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
I don't see the problem.. only that your OTA maybe is quicker or a bit slower than normal.

Tell me if i'm wrong.

Is your tablet locked on which ROM you want to flash ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
I don't think its locked I never flashed a custom rom, stock recovery, I rooted

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Then it is no problem to flash it.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
I won't lose any data from internal storage

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] UntitledX:
Excuse me Vache, but which of the packages should I choose to install? My iconia tab's build number is Acer_A500_3.019.04_COM_Gen1 and I have android HC 3.1 installed, btw thanks for providing us with the updates :)

I'm sorry for asking newbie questions.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Always make a backup before flashing...example with titanium backup.

Normaly with this update no data should be deleted.
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
This might sound dumb, but do I have to download ALL of those file, and install them one by one to get to most recent HoneyComb 3.1 update?

I just bought this tablet about 3 hours ago, I really don't want to screw anything up by doing anything wrong. And the OTA Update isn't working from the tablet, it fails on download @ 80-90% on 3 attempts.
[Acer Iconia A500] xjestersdeadx:
Sorry I didn't find this elsewhere. What is the difference again in the GEN1, GEN2, etc? I'm on Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2 (U.S.)?

By the way, someone asked a few pages ago about the difference in flashing a different country's version. I know one difference is that Google Books disappears for some people. I think this has to do with what countries it is supposedly available to purchase books in? Not sure, but to be honest the Google Books doesn't let you sideload books like Kindle,Nook and others so I don't use it anyway. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] motempo:
Plug it in to charger and try again.
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
@motempo Thanks, that worked but I'm not sure why since the thing had 100% Battery

My Build Number says "Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2"

Every time I check for updates it says there are none.

But in the OP there are higher version numbers...

What gives?

Can I download the "Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3" and install it without messing anything up? Whats the difference between that one and the one my tablet says is the most recent?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
Can I use titanium backup after a factory reset? Like backup my apps then factory reset then restore my apps?

Sent from my A500
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
ALL ?? there is only a (1) ROM (2) decrypter for the rom and (3) root program.

(3) you can bypass if you don't need to root your device.

Or you can wait and get the update by OTA. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
The could be an issue with google books.. buy i have internet and i download books by myself ;)

The difference between the EMEA and GEN'S are indeed countries.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
I did it that way yes...Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3 is after flashing Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1 a type fault in this forum.

I always use FULL ROMS no update ROM.

And i have a stock kernel.
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
In the reply above you said the difference factor between EMEA and COM are country, since my Tablet now says COM, should I install a EMEA update since that would be a different coutry?

Your Signature says ur running Build Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1, but that one isnt even in the list on the Original Post.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
please read... Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3 is after flashing Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1 it is a type fault in the forum.

I always use FULL ROMS no update ROM.

so Acer_A500_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3 = Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1

a little type fault by vache.

FULL stock ROM:

the -> Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip

Decrypt it with : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1099673

After decrypting the file, you have to extract the update.zip from it, put it on an external SDCard (does not work on internal memory) and boot your tablet with Vol- & Power. The update will be launch automatically. (USE stock kernel!)
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
Sorry, I didnt know what you meant by "Type Fault" at first...

Around here we call that a "Typo"
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Is it then : Typo Fault or just Typo ?

Learning something extra here ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
Just "Typo"

Thanks for the help though, but I'm taking this thing back to the store... I plugged a wireless usb adapter (for a mouse) into the USB port and now its stuck.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
I have also al minikeyboard incl. mouse attached to the tablet, but here is it working ok.

What is your definition of 'stuck' ?

http://f2.dagaanbieding.co/images/deals/mini-24g-rf-toetsenbord-met-trackball-muis-L39521.jpg
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
can i delete wrong posts of myself ? like this one :)
[Acer Iconia A500] KoolAidJunkie:
I plug one of those NANO Recievers for a wireless laptop mouse into the usb port - and when I mean Stuck I Mean Stuck. When I tried to pull out the reciever it Broke, the BlackPlastic is in my hand, and the Metal Piece is inside the Tablet. I was pulling so hard to try and get it out.
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
Is it not possible tot get it out with a small tool?
[Acer Iconia A500] HarshReality:
I have to ask this.. Ive also used only the full update packages but ther eare always 'bits' left. It seems all it does is overwrite and doesnt do any formats at all of internal memory. Is there a technique to do a complete scrub that I am just missing?
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
settings->backup and restore->factory reset
[Acer Iconia A500] Passe28:
New 3.1 Full Package for Germany (Build 4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7):

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.017.07_EMEA_CUS7_1311771237783_253e5e46.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] reejmond:
This one is very NEW -> I'm now flashing my tablet ;)

This version is only German and English language.

Now testing