yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] adancau:
Is this an official update from Acer?
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Yep, it's an official update.
[Acer Iconia A500] eBug:
1.141.05 vs. 1.141.07

There was also a 1.141.07 floating around. Do you know how different they are?
[Acer Iconia A500] xendrome:
Isn't the latest US COM1 GEN build "1.141.07_COM_GEN1" ? as found here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101859
[Acer Iconia A500] daveba:
You can jump straight to the 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 using the post you mention but you cannot do a incremental update as it does binary patching (as shown per the logfiles). The update.zip file updates from a specific version (all signatures are checked before the patching starts) to a new verson. So for example the one in this thread patches only from 1.139.05 to 1.141.05.

Whenever you get an update prompt on your tablet, look in the /cache/recovery of your table while it's downloading and copy and paste the filename somewhere then you can post it publically and it can be downloaded from http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.zip

The name will be something like Acer_A500_1.016.01_1.139.04_COM_GEN1_1305207679253 _f0618253.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] manfly9884:
In settings it reads: Acer_A500_1.104.02.com_GEN1
[Acer Iconia A500] cohenga:
How do I go from 104.05 to the current update?

I just got my A500, and, of course, there are not any updates being reported when I check on the web site or use the update function on the tablet.

So, anyone have a step by step to do the updates to the 141.07 that everyone has talked about?

Forgive me if I am asking a newbie type question...

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
You can use :

Acer_A500_1.104.02_1.144.07_COM_GEN1 or Acer_A500_1.104.02_1.141.07_COM_GEN1

Download -

1.144.07 : http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_1.104.02_1.144.07_COM_GEN1_1307094901595_9c30f7f1.zip

1.141.07 : http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_1.104.02_1.141.07_COM_GEN1_1305615165779_f0150ee4.zip

1. Download the file.

2. Use Acer Update Decrypter to decrypt the file.

3. Extract update.zip from decrypted file.

4. See first post for next step.
[Acer Iconia A500] xdachique:
is it the update for honeycomb 3.1?

if we use the update , can we still have benefit of next update by OTA ?
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Nop, it's still 3.0.1.

Yes, of course.
[Acer Iconia A500] margosmark:
Does it matter what kernel revision you have?
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Kernel version doesn't matter, you have to be on Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
But your OP states this update is for people on 1.139.05. Please can you clarify?
[Acer Iconia A500] margosmark:
The ones he posted on the second page are for 104.02_COM_GEN1 the first post ones are different for 1.139.05
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Is this what your tablet now says AFTER running the update.zip in the OP?
[Acer Iconia A500] El Philou:
When I do that, I have something like that

' /\

'/ !\

'___

with Android Robot

At the boot and after few seconds the tablet reboot and... I stay on 141.05

Any idears ?

Thanks again for 141.05 update ;-)

Merci pour les frenchies qui n'on pas eus leur mise à jour automatique ;-)
[Acer Iconia A500] margosmark:
That is one version of the stock software that came on the tablet, just check what you're tablet current build number is. Settings > about tablet >build number and see if it matches the updates that were posted here

If you are on 141.05 there does not seem to be an update that can take you to either 1.144.07 or 1.141.07 that is posted in this thread
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Actually, I have posted a solution in post #86

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14618611&postcount=86

Basically, after install the 1.104.02 in OP, you need to root the device and replace the build.prop with the correct one. Also, you need to flash the boot.img

To verify, make sure your build.prop is of SHA-1: cafbdcd1a799b740065d1f887439f872d18124a7 , which is expected by the update.zip

I can successfully update from 1.104.02 to 1.141.07. Has any one tried that?
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Yes I tried this and it worked but this is for the US ROM!

1.139.5 is the one that was on mine (Bulgaria)
[Acer Iconia A500] anstelios:
Do we still need to follow your guide as it is, now that we have CWM running ??
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Finally I found the what my original version was! 1.139.05_COM_GEN1

So can somebody supply full ROM with this version please?
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
For those feel comfortable using CWM, sure, CWM is the choice.

For those just want to update without using CWM, can try my instructions :)
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Had no issues

Was simple to patch my a500 to the latest version using this method. Seems like most folks that are having problems are not patching but installing the full ROM?
[Acer Iconia A500] Agosh13:
i need the same ROM!
[Acer Iconia A500] DaiShi666:
Does anybody have a CUS7 Full Image or does know the correct link for the Acer Update Server cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_XXXXXXXX ??
[Acer Iconia A500] verdigny:
In this post Here, it is said that those who upgraded with the leaked 3.1 would not be able to receive futur OTA updates.

Will we have the same problem if we have applied the method described in this thread? Will we receive the 3.1 OTA?

Thanks (and sorry for my english)
[Acer Iconia A500] lordstrife:
Before my OS screwed up on mine this is what it said in the about part?!

Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.019.01_EMEA_GEN1
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
how do you have official honeycomb 3.1 on iconia tab
[Acer Iconia A500] baitoey99:
Can't update to 3.1

After trying the update file 1.139.04_1.141.04

My iconia found the file and started updating but soon it turned into

a ! and no updates happened has anyone experienced this?
[Acer Iconia A500] sto88:
Hi, I have some problem with "Acer_A500_1.016.01_1.139.05_COM_GEN1" ... After I flash the full package "Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.01_COM_GEN1" i can't update my A500 to the last fw version...

Why happened that?

There is a different way to install the 1.139.05 version on my tablet? Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Did any of you read the entire thread? Or atleat the last 2 - 3 pages? I guess NOT! Otherwise you would know that these full packages CAN'T be upgraded because the build.prop files doesn't much the versions of the roms! You can only use the updates if have the original rom installed!
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
I keep getting errors, can you clarify step 7) Run the command: dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 in adb shell

I followed every other step but not sure about this??
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
nevermind I figured it out...
[Acer Iconia A500] lexingt0n:
Hi all...i have upgraded to 3.1 by clockworkmod with a upgrade.zip found here on xda. I want to get back to stock 3.0.1 and wait the official OTA update to 3.1 that here, in italy, is provided from 5 july (i hope so)... if i follow the procedure to flash these files in the 1st post i will come back to 3.0.1 and will able to get OTA upgrades again?

Thanks in advance

Antonio
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Almost sure that you will not be able to update when the OTA arrive! These files here although original ACER files, do not have the correct build.prop files (and maybe some other differences) to allow the flash! If the update is a full flash it may succeed but not sure!
[Acer Iconia A500] lexingt0n:
but i have a copy of original build.prop of 3.0.1 stored ... maybe once downgraded and rooted with the original copy of build.prop will arrive ota's uhmm :-) anyway thanks for your answer
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Yes it may! But the problem is that I'm not sure that the only difference is in the build.prop file (the updates just stop there because this is the firs file checked). There maybe other differences too!
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Just restore the nandroid backup you're told to make before flashing any new roms.

You DID make one, right?
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Do you honestly believe that he did one? :)

I never did a backup in my life and I have been flashing ROMs for years (since the WM2003 era) ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] bpivk:
Neither did I. I never make backups. They take so long that I could change my mind in the meantime.

I just scribble the rom name and version so that I can find it on a later date.
[Acer Iconia A500] b1urr:
Is there a reason this isn't a sticky?
[Acer Iconia A500] lexingt0n:
Yes of course i did...yes i...aww yes i did the...ok nope, i forgot u_u i know i know i should have to make a nandroid...but i forgot and now i was trying to find a way to get back 3.0.1 but i ithink i keep 3.1 u_u and in meantime i go to kill myself loool thanks guys for all your answers
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Lmao quote of the week :-)

I think you should be able to just use vcache's OTA update method to downgrade - just snag one of the full images, place on external SD as update.zip - restore any apk or odex you removed - and so on. Not sure it this works for downgrading versions - i am sure someone here will be able to tell you more.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
Does anyone have a 32gb 1.104.02 3.01 original system image and build.prop. I would like to go back to it and do the 1.144.07 update as i've been experiencing a couple glitches.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
Acer_A500_1.104.02_1.144.07_COM_GEN1, I want to get to this but currently on 1.141.07
[Acer Iconia A500] lexingt0n:
Ok i'll wait for some news. :rolleyes: now i watch badly my iconia...maybe if i scare a500 he'll downgrade itself U_u
[Acer Iconia A500] z-control:
work great with 1.141.05
[Acer Iconia A500] Respawntime:
Do you use clockwork recovery or stock for these? Because I'm currently running Acer_A500_1.104.05_com_gen1 and I tried updating to Acer_A500_1.139.05_1.141.05_COM_GEN1 on stock recovery. I downloaded the file decrypted it and extracted the update.zip to the root of my sd card. I went into stock recovery and a status bar started loading up then an android came up with a triangle. What I'm I doing wrong?
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Try reading the filename of the update and compare it with your current version number.
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
Is that 1.104.05 your own original firmware? Or did you install the 0.000.00_1.104.05 full package from this thread.

If it's the latter case, you'll need to read a page or few back. You'll need to fix the build.prop in order to get the update to install.

EDIT: I just re-read... Since you have 1.104.05, you can't use the upgrade file that goes from 1.139.05 to 1.141.05. The first number in the filename designates which firmware version will be updated.
[Acer Iconia A500] plemme61:
can somebody please upload recovery image for cwm .. 1.141.05_com_gen1 i have misplaced my micro sd card so i cannot revert to original rom when real 3.1 comes around

i tried dexters method but i m too much of a noob to use adb !!! and acer recovery includes a build but the wrong one for me Help!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] plemme61:
I was running a custom rom virtual picasso 1.08 asus to be exact.. i finally figured that i needed to flash Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.01_COM_GEN1 then update Acer_A500_1.016.01_1.139.05_COM_GEN1 to go to my original build i sucessfully brought it back to 1.016.01_1 and asked the tablet to check for updates and sure enough 1.139.05 was available from acer so i downloaded it but keep getting the exclamation triangle update failed

so i rooted my a500 installed acer recovery and tried to flash the update from this thread but to no avail anybody have any ideas ?????
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Yes we have! READ!!! If you have read the thread you would know that this exercise is fruitless! I've tried it weeks ago and it didn't happen! I wrote here about it! Many people tried it and none succeeded! It have been said many times! The files posted here although real ACER files are NOT behaving normally! The build.prop files (and god knows what else) are not the right ones that the updates expect so you CAN'T use them to restock! Your ONLY hope is to have a nandroid backup of your original ROM or use a custom ROM! NO alternatives!
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
I'm beginning to think we need a Questions & Answers subforum, with a sticked FAQ for all this information.

Not that people would read it first. Because, y'know... Not bothering to read existing threads, ignoring warnings, and screwing up your tab is SO much more fun!
[Acer Iconia A500] thunga01:
My A500 is Acer_A500_3.019.04_COM_GEN1

so which one should I download? Thanks for help !
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
That appears to be a 3.1 ROM version. Where did you get this? The leaked 3.1 ROM was Acer_A500_3.019.01_COM_GEN1...
[Acer Iconia A500] thunga01:
i get this from this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1136900 . so what happen to me ? i do not know your idea
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Idea? What idea... I didn't post an idea...
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
The leaked 3.1 rom describes itself as 3.019.04_COM_GEN1 (in settings > About Tablet) but the build.prop says it is 3.019.01_COM_GEN1 so you both are talking about the same rom!
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
What happened to you? Simple:

You've flashed the UNofficial Android 3.1 Update and you CAN'T return you your original rom now (unless you did a backup of the original rom)! It is still unclear if you will be able to do the OTA update when it goes live!
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
What about the system firmware? Has it changed in description?

Anybody wanna comment on any changes after the update? :D
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_1.141.07_4.010.07_COM_GEN1_1309497249076_94a42c59.zip

that trigger the download of 1.141.07->4.010.07
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Stuck on 141.05 did play with custom roms but restored this backup entirely via ADB. No update in sight.
[Acer Iconia A500] mutokenji:
-DELETED-

sorry, i ask noob question.. just read a few page before.. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Yup. Simple to install cwm and clear all data/cache and update from unofficial to Official 3.1 - see dv section, young Jedi :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
I talking about OTA Update here! Not the flash of a CWM ROM! BTW the CWM zip is the US version and not everyone on the planet is from US little Padawan! ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
I've created a tutorial on how you should be able to get back to stock after you're done with custom roms and want your OTA back.

Check it out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1155664
[Acer Iconia A500] dr1337:
The problem with the OTA is that the firmware you receive is linked directly to your tablet's serial number.

What this means is that if you want to get the OTA then you have to restore to your original backup ROM image that's specific to your device's region. Otherwise if you update from one of the official XDA listed, you will not receive any further OTAs as the callback will be invalid.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Unfortunately some checksums are being verified, so even if the update downloads, it will fail installing. That's why we need perfect partition backups and perfect restoring.
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
So what if I have the standard stock 1.141.07 rom can I flash this ota or do I have to wait?
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
If you have the standard stock only updated by OTA, without clockwork mod wait for it to become available.

Afaik clockwork mod doesn't restore properly and I haven't been able to get updates for 3.0.1. Now I have the latest backup for 3.0.1 and I flashed it via terminal so it "should" work.

I hope the updater reports my version as the last one because 3.1 isn't yet avail in my country and not due to some checksum mismatch :(
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
So it's not a good idea to update using the standard ota posted here?
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Well if you played with custom roms and already restored once with clockwork you've got nothing to lose.

If not, I'd advise making a manual backup as described here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1121543

It should keep you safe and allow you to restore to brand new condition with working OTA any time you want to.
[Acer Iconia A500] eviltuna:
Just exchanged my A500 for another cause of an issue with the casing. Version I've got is Acer_A500_1.016.05_COM_GEN1

I'm in canada btw. Also says its up to date when I do an update check.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Thanks a bunch for the info!

I'll add it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15391384#post15391384

I also advise a backup via ADB, there's a nice tutorial by sc2k in that thread.

The default clockworck seems to break the checksums hence the OTA updates.

It would also help others to upload the manual backup.
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
Does the backup require root?
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
No idea. I've lost the chance to make a proper backup so I didn't really tried it myself.

But people that updated to 3.1 did it while rooted and it worked.
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
Hmm if someone can confirm it works on non rooted devices I can upload the stuff to your thread for backups.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Hmm, I might be willing to take a look, if... are you from EU?
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
From UK but got the device from the US
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
What is your original firmware?

Do you have a sticker "Operated Countries" on the back of the box, what does it say?

Edit, just checked, root is required for the ADB backup, added the tutorial for making it too: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15379983#post15379983
[Acer Iconia A500] hokuto34:
hello from France

The OTA 3.1 is here, but the only thing I done is the update Acer_500_1.139.05_1.141.05_COM_GEN1,

Shall I receive the OTA from Acer ?

To have 1.139.05, I received the OTA by Acer

Thank's for a reply
[Acer Iconia A500] imblacklemon:
I have some question,

I update from 139.04 to 141.04 (Acer_A500_1.139.04_1.141.04_COM_GEN1)

and not root, haw can I restore back to 139.04 :(

Thailand
[Acer Iconia A500] krid.of-k:
@vache any Question:

I search the first Firmware for Germany:

Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.112.01_EMEA_CUS7

Thanks for your Work and this Thread.
[Acer Iconia A500] ditdot:
Seems download link for :

Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.01_COM_GEN1

is down :confused:

Anyone have same problem ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Coming soon on a mega-upload link near you! http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z60CA8FN

@Vache, any way we can poll that server to see what's on it?
[Acer Iconia A500] marko68:
Hello from Italy.

I have now the rom 4.010.4 flashed with cwm and provided by xda,

but in Italy everyone got the update by OTA has the version 4.010.22

Do you know what's the difference, and if with version I have future OTA update available?

Thank you very much
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
The difference is that you should probably back things up as they are now, with CWM so you don't break something.

Then head over here and restore (or try to) the right version for your region: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1155664

If done properly you should get the OTA. Would be best if you had your own CWM backup.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Acer_A500_1.018.04_1.100.01_COM_GEN1 http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_...9_04a4f850.zip

Missing
[Acer Iconia A500] Rebellion_CA:
Bec07,

Since you seem to be the expert on this subject I have a question for you. My A500 was upgraded from I believe 1.139.05 to 1.141.07 OTA. As many people out there I got impatient with the Acer OTA and pushed it from 1.141.07 to 4.010.07.

My employee who also has the A500 got the same update to 1.141.07 but waited for the OTA and received 4.0.10.08.

Should I flash back to 1.139.05 from 0.000 and then allow the OTA to 1.141.07 and again wait for the update to 4.0.10.08? I noticed that the initial push from 0.000 to 1.016.02 is offline now at Acer so I cannot do the refresh from scratch now.

I do not have rooted device, nor really care to with this tablet.

Any suggestions would be appreciated and thanks for being that goto expert for us!!
[Acer Iconia A500] lelemar:
Hi, I have a buld version different from any other I saw on this forum, the Acer_A500_1.139.24_COM_GEN1. I bought it in Canada, at BestBuy.

since I have problem with OTA (it tells me that my tablet is up to date), how can I update my A500 to 3.1? Which firmware I need to download?

Thanks

P.S.

I tried a first time to update by OTA and it succeeded, but I made the mistake to erase my data (and photos) so I installed the old 3.01 backuped before. Then I tried to update newly to 3.1 by OTA, but now it tells me that the tablet is up to date!! How is it possible?
[Acer Iconia A500] Trinnity66:
1.016.04_Com_Gen1 required

Looking for an original firmware from an Australian shipped A500. Firmware required is 1.016.04_Com_Gen1. I have lost my original backup I made with CWM. If anyone can provide a link to this rom in CWM format or acer supplied zip it would be appreciated.

:(
[Acer Iconia A500] pistik71:
Upgrade 3.1 for EMEA_GEN6

Hello, I need a link to upgrade my A500.

Device: "Acer_A500_1.120.01_ENEA_GEN6", Android 3.01

Which update is good for me?

Automatic update is not. Someone help me? Thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] Africanjedi:
Hi, I have read all 16 pages but still hyave soem questions:

I have a Acer_A500_1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 Android version 3.0.1

What file should I use for update?

What will I see post update.

I understand how to update after reading all the posts. Thanks alot.
[Acer Iconia A500] tomlogan1:
Dowloaded this and had several failures attempting to fast it. Took out the SD card and reformatted it fat32 on my PC. Still no luck. Reformatted the same card on my Android phone and flashed with no issues.

Is there a difference between how the phone and PC format? Both are supposed to be fat32.
[Acer Iconia A500] RaveOn911:
I had a similar problem. Went to 3.1 and when I installed my backup I ended up on Acer_A500_1.139.22_COM_GEN1. Go to advanced restore and recover the flexrom from your backup. I don't think it flashes it in the normal restore.
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
Me and several others got and OTA update today, build number is now 4.010.30

Cheers!
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
all I can say about all these different versions & numbers of update is...

WHOMEVER is in control/managing/designing this system SHOULD BE SHOT ~!...

IT IS THE MOST F**KUP & ILLOGICAL SYSTEM EVER !!!!

THERE IS NO RELEVANT BASED LOGIC OF WHO OR WHERE A CUSTOMER MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT GET THEIR TIMELY UPDATES WHATSOVER BASED ON THE OVERLY SATURATED NUMERICAL VERSIONS THAT EXISTED OUT THERE !!

We have what ??.. 2 different hardware versions ?? ( A500 16GB & 32GB )

why the freaking need for 100's of rom update versions

fired the dumb ass that is leading this area !! :mad::mad:

<rants over> :D

~~~
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Lol caps lock is not cruise control for cool.

Diff version/build numbers = 2 diff models and over 25 different markets this tablet is sold in.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
If you have a backup, yes.

Don't forget to make a backup of your current config.

How exactly did you push it?
[Acer Iconia A500] mutokenji:
i want to restock my ROM to Acer_A500_0.000.00_1.016.04_COM_GEN1.

in the download link, it's an update.. which full ROM should i download?
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
OTA Acer_A500_4.010.22_4.010.38_COM_GEN1 : http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_4.010.22_4.010.38_COM_GEN1_1310534717681_a6d1e697.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] stevdes:
Does someone have the link to the 4.010.40 update?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
and this is the same file after it has been DECRYPTED

;)

Extract the update.zip from within and flash ! ;)

http://www.mediafire.com/?ih465szi8thqj4i

MD5 checksum:

5857077F3A656F565A650D92A634D534

I don't get it !!

the update.zip is dated 07/13/2011 but the flexrom.img inside it is dated 02/09/2011 :eek::eek:

why are these incremental update(s) have the filedate as 02/09/2011 ??

February ?? :eek:

it doesn't make sense with the timeline !!
[Acer Iconia A500] Bryan858:
That's awesome. Hoping someone can do the same for. 08, .09, .10... why is no one able to alogcat it?