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[Acer Iconia A500] gasparzim:
Just installed the new v8 without wipe, working great so far :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] christonge:
Great work Dexter_nlb... really appreciated!

Can anyone confirm if the HDMI out is working in this update... cheers ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
The last 2 nights I have charged my tab over night and in the morning I take it off and put it in my bag. When I have gone to use it the tablet is off. It is on at the moment I take it off charge.

Is anyone else getting this?

I also keep losing wifi when tethering to my phone. Moreton than when I was on stock.
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
Am I going to lose all my data and apps if I install full p8 on top of p6 + p7 update?
[Acer Iconia A500] gasparzim:
Only if you wipe.
[Acer Iconia A500] heyoh:
I'm on a plane trying download the recovery app and market is crashing on me when I try to get it. Does anyone have the APK anywhere else?
[Acer Iconia A500] dr1337:
How's GPS support working on the new p8 update?
[Acer Iconia A500] chlballi:
Anyone else having issues with USB Mount All with this patch? Every time I remove anything from the usb port the app crashes.
[Acer Iconia A500] thunderkiss65:
Thanks again Dexter for your hard work, Rom is working great.
[Acer Iconia A500] estate:
The same...
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
I haven't really had a chance to play with primee yet. I'll have to install it and step through the code. I think it is getting notification that the device was removed, but couldn't test it in 3.0.1 since it doesn't send the notification.
[Acer Iconia A500] Mautflucht:
GPS is working perfect here on p8 - locks within seconds :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
HDMI out is only activated on tv, as i know, when you bootup tablet. then signal does not get activated, if you remove and re-insert, although tablet see it.
[Acer Iconia A500] fazdnoah:
perfect!!!

U are genius
[Acer Iconia A500] ben.marks:
can p8 be installed and re-flashed over the top of PRIMEv6 without full data/cache wipe?

also anything on new kernels for the a500? i really wish to overclock :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
reading a few posts back, will help... but yes, others has confirmed it works
[Acer Iconia A500] ben.marks:
acer recovery installer--

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14889958&postcount=176
[Acer Iconia A500] ben.marks:
Great, ill give it a try and report back :D

EDIT: just "installed zip from sdcard" over p6.zip (didnt bother with p7) and works perfect.

absolutely loving the new AA font on the start up now--- booted up and works fine.

renamed the telephony and phone.apk's again, works fine with that too :D

shame i have to remove all the crapware again tho :(

hate how you keep the default LCD density tho :P haha.

great job :D keep it up.

awaiting on an overclockable kernel from you :D

EDIT2: found a bug.... settings > about tablet > status = FC

also when will the ex sd card be seen by windows again for moving files across? via usb>pc
[Acer Iconia A500] Jomppe:
Just got SOD, I know it's asus related, but do you have some workarounds for that?

Great build, waiting for tomorrows kernel sources, hopefully they come.

And Acer 3.1 update then you could make the rom a lil bit more better, acer style :)

Thanks for hard work. I appreciate your work very much.
[Acer Iconia A500] lpachuong:
3.2 is out...wonder when will we get it ported D3xt3r XD
[Acer Iconia A500] cloud79:
no, it isn't out yet?!
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Guys.I am not speaking for the developer. But we shouldnt post alternate links to the market apps even though its free. He cannot track how many dl hits its getting if people are dl. From other sources. If someone is having an issue with the market maybe pm them a link but don't post it on the forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] cloud79:
I don't have this. Maybe cause you renamed telephony?
[Acer Iconia A500] lighthammerhh:
Indeed, it is.

I renamed the two apks to bak and the Status in the Settings is giving me a FC after reboot.

Before renaming the status worked fine...

What could we expect by messing around with the OS :p:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
if you dont start messing with apk's , you get less FC's..

its because the rom is mobile enabled with 3G, you get a crash as part of your "status" is found in the Phone.apk.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Well I won't risk it. Please provide some screenshots and features, eg noticeable things so I can know why I'm updating.
[Acer Iconia A500] he_stheone64:
You can remove the crap in the update.zip BEFORE you flash.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
correct, thats actually very good, if people prefer, as its still not signed..
[Acer Iconia A500] he_stheone64:
I did not test that tool for Iconia (I`m always cleaning stuff myself), but that might be of help for some for automated ROM cleanup. Maybe you can test, whether any amendments are needed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876626
[Acer Iconia A500] ben.marks:
does this build have broken charging status?

my tab was 9% plugged in the charger (for like 2 hours) but it stayed at 9% both on the lock screen and when i unlock.

however when i unplug the charger the charge count jumps to 92%
[Acer Iconia A500] he_stheone64:
+1 - but I don`t care, since it jumps to the correct position once I pull the plug. Since overcharging does not happen with Lithium batteries, this is a no brainer (for me).
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
Thanks... it's not so much keeping track of the count (which I do), but after I update, this older version would still be hanging around, so I prefer to be able to manage where it's posted.

Here's an attachment post with the latest version. I'll keep this post updated when new versions are available.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14889958&postcount=176
[Acer Iconia A500] Jomppe:
I have a problem with music player. Music plays and sounds great, but if I happen to lock the screen while listening song change takes about half a minute. When song ends next one start between 30 and 60 seconds. Haven't had this problem with earlier roms. First I though my Iconia shut down for some reason. But right after I press power button to unlock screen next song start. Right after. Is it just me or anyone else?
[Acer Iconia A500] kebsood:
ive noticed random apps seem to be locking up for a few seconds too (about 30, i havent timed it), then all of a sudden the system is working again. i also thought it was the screen of death at first but after i left it a few times it came right.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
i tested now for about 30mins, i cannot replicate the issue..next number starts instantly when number ends.. also when lock screen is visible when pressing power on.

ill leave it playing as i watch some tv right now..
[Acer Iconia A500] Jomppe:
Seems like random bug, reboot didn't fix it but atleast for now it's working. Hope it's gone forever. I'll tell if happens again
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
p8 - patch1 uploaded

A small update added.

this enables SIP phone function in rom settings,

and also adds support for SMS. (although you need an app from Market to use it correctly)

NO NEED FOR WIPE/FACTORY RESET!
[Acer Iconia A500] bonzer2u:
Dude, u never cease to amaze me, I'm not worthy......
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
What kind of app?

Like handcent sms?
[Acer Iconia A500] flipper2006:
Not many people are saying anything, but doesnt anyone notice the sound on this is not as good as the standard. It's like not clear and compressed sound if that makes any sense. Is the dolby surround make that big of a diff with the EQ?
[Acer Iconia A500] jcrabapple:
About the music player problem, where it takes a long time to go to the next song. I'm having the same problem. Curious!
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
I am experiencing an issue with primee where calling "df" or "busybox df" hangs for a good 20 seconds in terminal emulator. I've experienced it with the last 2 or 3 patches. Any ideas?

Edit: Nevermind, it looks like it is a stale cifs mount causing the df hang. A reboot fixed it!
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
i think dolby does make a big difference!! but integrating it into asus , is a developer task for asus, not community forums..

but you are correct, sound does matter, when you add dolby effects on top.

and why you should buy acer over asus, or reasons for the difference :)

thats the one i used for testing.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
What new features does this ROM bring?

A list in the first post would be great!
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
Google Video

Google Books (i think it was 3.1 only)

Enhanced exchange support

Faster Browser

resizable widgets

enhanced task manager

I think you need to ask google.com for the rest of the new features..

but its there, except gamecontroller support which is a kernel support addon, and even more enhanced powermanagement.
[Acer Iconia A500] Bec07:
Google video works in 3.0.1 too.

Can you tell me more ab the task manager?

The current one so pisses me off... W*F!:mad: Those big displays that don't show more than 4-6 apps and don't allow you to close anything :mad:

I looked yesterday for a whole hour and tested every task killer there was and couldn't find anything decent.

So what changed?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
thanks, last post changed.. i did not try video before this acer tab.

you task list which normally shows recent tasks, can now scroll up/down, which is part of the enhancement. but closing it, is for android part of "settings", so you have to go all the way into settings->application to close them.

i don't know if any new task manager for 3.1 is out which makes life easier for now..we got lots of memory, and speed seems ok, so i don't kill much (its more a small mobile or old mobile requirement)
[Acer Iconia A500] mrkrabs:
What other app from the market is needed?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
the ones you like? i'm not sure i understand your question..

for sms there are several apps , handcent is one i know i could find.

sip is built in, just add account..
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
Any ideas why "My Library" won't run? it flashes on the screen and dissappears. I'm running P8. Thanks..
[Acer Iconia A500] Pronger44:
Same issue here. P8 also. Also Cool Reader FC's alot. Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
no idea :)

but i will take a look at it..
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
there was some invalid calls + a build check on brand, which is fixed now..

see p8-2 update.

it also support .epub books :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Any plans on theming Dexter?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
if someone can do it and i like it, yes.. i'm honestly no good with graphics..

then any chance to update are welcome..
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
I am decent with CS5. Time consuming but maybe later this week once I am done painting my soon to be daughters room... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
nice, can you come by my living room and paint it too? its only about 90 sqm2.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
No frickin way I have been doing this the past couple of days after work and i am frickin beat. Maybe if I take vacation some time. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
Small patch for Splashtop HD users added to Post #1, if you use this app.

Install like any other patch using recovery..

Will also be included into to a future Patch3, when i got something ready.
[Acer Iconia A500] HarshReality:
I have to ask.. can you detail the alteration made so media mounts correctly? Im curious as I'd like to see if I can do it on the stock ROM. Also, Does anybody know where I can locate a clean recovery/OS so I could if desired do a complete OEM recovery (minus SU etc.)?
[Acer Iconia A500] duongla:
@Dexter

Can we make a phone call ? Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] jcrabapple:
Has anyone been able to track down the problem with Google Music not advancing to the next track while the screen is off? Only solution I've found is to set screen timeout to none.
[Acer Iconia A500] thislight87:
i was wondering, since the audio drivers arent dolby, is the quality not the same as stock rom?
[Acer Iconia A500] netarchie:
Hi Dexter,

Thanks for the excellent ROM, works great.

I accidentally choose only the WIFI option during first time boot after installing your ROM!

still I see the Mobile network in wifi settings. does it mean that the packages for the 3g have got activated? or i need to do a factory reset /reflash the rom again?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] jingtex:
PolarisOffice not work

PolarisOffice have label show that not support device(A500) but can use.

Please fix it.

thank
[Acer Iconia A500] xluthor:
Any chance for ad-hoc network support? I had it working on a previous build by replacing the wpa supplicant file. It doesn't work after the last update.

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

:-)
[Acer Iconia A500] fazdnoah:
Without a doubt primee is the best rom so far...i hope ull get the stock apps like the social,multimedia,games hub the stock acer have...itll feel more like acer rather than asus...

Btw,video captured is at 1080 or still at 720p?
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
with SIP it should work.

correct, its not the same, dolby makes the difference..

Correct, this is always shown. no need to wipe..

If it works, i do not know what to correct?

nothing changed related to wpa_supplicant since last update, and the same wpa you used, should work here too..

ill see what should go into the acer build.

and no, i have not included the updated media-profiles.xml, found elsewhere here yet. but its just a thread away, and you can install it, until i do.

i think the music issue relate to the issue where some tablets shut down during standby (also on stock).. so there is not much to do, but maybe you can fix part of it, with CPU master.

most standby problems on pre-3.0 tabs where cpu related, so maybe tweaking with cpu master, would solve both this issue and shutdown issue for some users, as not all have it..

Nvidia chip board has a bad reputation of poor technology since its beginning, and has flaws that can be found very annoying. And the adventure continues on ventana boards too.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Good Morning Dex. Cant wait to see your 3.1 Update, Hopefully later today. Tested virtuous very fast. But I prefer your roms. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
Patience..

i'm trying to it right and fully stock + extras..
[Acer Iconia A500] xluthor:
WPA Supplicant

I tried using the same wpa supplicant file and it's still not working. Basically the wifi fails to turn on using the modified supplicant file. I worked perfectly on version 6 just not on this version. I haven't changed anything else.

I really just need to be able to tether the tablet to my phone (x10a using barnacle)

Dexter - You had this working on the A7 - would it be possible to patch this in the newest version for the a500? I'm a bit lost :-(

Thanks in advance for all your hard work. You rock man!

Cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
I will be testing it in the Acer 3.1 rom im making, so check it, when its posted. im still on compiling modules for acer 3.1

so patience!
[Acer Iconia A500] cloud79:
will the acer based release be a separate one?

if separate, will you call it ACEE ? ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Please keep the Asus home buttons. I love em not the acer ones. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] gasparzim:
I agree :D
[Acer Iconia A500] huxflux2003:
I disagree!
[Acer Iconia A500] jingtex:
Label show on Polarisoffice (Only Me?)

Originally Posted by jingtex View Post

PolarisOffice have label show that not support device(A500) but can use.

If it works, i do not know what to correct?

I attached picture(png).

I use old version of polarisoffice (intall from apk no problem and from built-in Virtuos Picasso also no problem) but It can't use Thai language (Character)

Sorry for my English.

Thanks,
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Well hopefully Dexter goes with his preference. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] huxflux2003:
Virtuous rom has a fully working Polaris, so I guess its doable...
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
HD Video recording is not working in Virtuous neither is Hardware encoding for videos... On Software encoding. Hopefully Dexter will come through like he has for Prime!!:D Hey Dexter Please Consider bringing the Mynet app over from asus I installed it on virtuous 3.1 and works great.:D
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
Yeah the video playback in primee seems much better than Virtuous Picasso 1.05

I hope it's not the Acer kernel causing the issues.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
well, my initials tests here, show better avi support .. havent tested any mkv's yet..

but some avi does make the media player crash, i assume its a container issue, since it works with the rest although the specific avi crashes..

but im fixing up the 3g support,sip and rooting ofcoz...

anyways, its some hours more delayed, as im about to eat soon :)

but im back fixing a new image, when i got all the new energy to do it..

ps,

Buttons in asus are my own preference, but ill check if i can make a simple patch for systemUI.apk like i just made for adhoc client..
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Thank you so much for the update. Also thank you for the home buttons they just seem so much cleaner. :D One thing I would test is the HD Video Recording. If you need beta testers this evening More than happy to. :o
[Acer Iconia A500] lpachuong:
Google how to get Polaris Office on your tab and you will find the answer. Dexter doesn't like warez :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
A new thread will be created since this rom is no longer valid as we got our self a real 3.1 acer based rom. initially added a few extras but primarily done some tweaking and fixing 3g support.

but its work in progress.. 1st edition will is uploading now.. ill try and post final thread as it comes available.
[Acer Iconia A500] thislight87:
were you able to fix the camera issues such as not being able to record in 1080 p.m. thatas the only reason I've not switched, thanks

Edit: lol i meant thats what would be what keeps me from switching, but im glad you got my point
[Acer Iconia A500] carbonad:
Does GTalk video chat work for anyone else? When I click it it opens a white screen for a second and then fades back to my chat session.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
if you mean using the 1080p hack, yes it works (at least high quality recording works and playback) using the hack.
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Run into some roadblocks been hitting refresh for like 2 hours since you said you were uploading lol...:D
[Acer Iconia A500] thislight87:
Oh the excitement! Lol cant wait to try out your ROM :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
He should be releasing it I would say late tonight or early tomorrow. It is fast is all I have to say very well worth the wait and a wired 360 controller works :D
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
using which rom the 360 controller work ?

all acer 3.1 based ? or just dexter's ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
Virtuous was not working for the 360.

Not sure about the other 3.1's today

But this one is super fast compared to Virtuous 1.0.5 Not that it was a bad rom but def. Saw a speed increase with Dexter's 3.1 build. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
i think its still not released... do you mean the prime patch8 in first page ?:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] Crsdr37:
No I mean 3.1 ;) just wait he will upload needed to test first. Like I said I would think late tonight or tomorrow morning
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
Any chance of adding MKV hardware decoding. PRIMEE can do it but currently all the Acer 3.1 based ROMS I've tried can't.
[Acer Iconia A500] Gulliver2000:
@ Dexter_nlb

Hi, you are doing a great job ;-)

I love this rom and it is very fast ;-)

One question I have to ask: Is it possible to put the "Acer-Keyboard" into your rom?

I know that I can´t have everything, but for me it is easier to write better/faster on the acer keyboard ;-)

Greetings from germany :-)

done ;-) Sometime I´m that stupid *lol* I realized that I can change the keyboard ;-)
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
Out of interest can you try this 1080p mp4. It worked perfectly on the Xoom with 3.01 but looked like a slideshow on the Iconia with 3.01. It ran perfectly on Primee on the Iconia but looked like a slideshow on Virtuous Picasso. I wonder what they have done and I wonder if it is related to the mkv hardware decoding issue.

http://downloads.dvdloc8.com/trailers/divxdigest/bourne_ultimatum_trailer.zip
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
The above file is just as bad and possibly even worse than Acer 3.0.1.

PRIMEE must have better decoders and I'm positive it supports more formats, or maybe Dexter uncovered some awesome tweak. I've tried the test MKV's and MP4s that worked perfectly with hardware rendering on PRIMEE. Yet on the Acer 3.1 leak they only load with software decoding which splutters along. Saying that the above trailer runs with hardware rendering but it doesn't seem to help.
[Acer Iconia A500] chr0m:
Thank god some smart cookies hacked the boot loader is all I can say :)

Acer appear to be completely incompetent.
[Acer Iconia A500] valerio45a:
I wish you could have left the original contact application. This new one, along with the phone application is real ugly. Please implement the option to revert to original contact app. Thanks in advance.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
those are stock Asus one's, but they support 3G and phone/sms 100% , which is still an issue on acer side of things...

but ill see if i can update the asus edition with latest 3.1 acer kernel and changes..
[Acer Iconia A500] lpachuong:
Dexter...this ported version of yours is faster than Acer Officer 3.1 :D
[Acer Iconia A500] hellcat82:
And has much better media support :eek:
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
dexter, i hope u continue work on this rom also.... now kernel source is available i think you can make the real custom rom with custom kernel and porting :D

maybe HDMI and gamepad can work here;)
[Acer Iconia A500] ben.marks:
What to do, what to do, this or Dexters new ROM..... benefits anyone?
[Acer Iconia A500] dweebken:
Encryption in 3.1 bricked my A500

Hi, When I tried your 3.1 system, everything worked well, so I tried encrypting the system. Found its a good way to brick the system. The encrypting thing worked normally until it got to 51% or above, then the tablet just turned itself off prior to completion. Now when it boots it works "normally" until it gets to the password screen. After I enter the password, which it accepts, a few secs later it simply reboots.

I tried to boot it into clockwork recovery mode with power & Vol-, but it won't even do that. The reset button doesn't help either. Got a brick here.

Does anyone have any ideas how I can unbrick it?

Thanks

Update: I eventually got back into the CWM screen, and re-imaged the system with Dexter's Rom, but still get the error when I rebooted. I tried wiping everything and starting over, but still get the problem - it goes to the password screen and reboots after I enter the password. Don't know why, because reinstalling the ROM should've erased the password I thought. Looks like I'm stuck in an endless loop.

Update 2: Using the CWM, I tried to mount various storage folders. I was able to mount /system, /flexrom, /sdcard ok, but when I tried to mount /data I got a message "Error mounting /data!", and it wouldn't mount. I tried to format /data and got told "Error formatting /data!". I think the apostrophes are superfluous, but they are there. Still got a looping brick.

Update 3: Tried to Partition the SD Card from CWM, but got a message "Too many people have bricked their devices by doing this. Therefore this feature has been disabled." Thanks for nothing.
[Acer Iconia A500] yka:
And better keyboard+ nice weather widget
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
Sorry for not updating and fixing the issues.. im on the kernel issue, to see if i can make it work better..

ill update this one as soon as i get better results..
[Acer Iconia A500] secularhuman:
No more keyboard lag

Yippie yippie
[Acer Iconia A500] Dexter_nlb:
@dweebken

any news on this encryption issue?

I think sc2k can help you format the partitions using nvflash, if you got your UID ready. its worth the try, and of course ill try and get rid of the option in a new update, if its that faulty to use..