yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] Don2000:
Seems a bit cleaner than the Chinese leak. Cell Standby is now gone... was still there on my Chinese version. Videos now play in the browser on news sites...for some reason I would just get a gray box, and missing plug-in note with the Chinese version, and original 3.01 version

The old iconia root that came out with Gingerbreak worked to re root again.

no lagginess here.
[Acer Iconia A500] chris6278:
sorry for the stupid question but how to you put the file on the sd card? by pc or on the tablet itself
[Acer Iconia A500] Don2000:
Card reader on PC.
[Acer Iconia A500] bonzer2u:
copy it too a thumb drive and reansfer or directly over your lan via file manager hd......or
[Acer Iconia A500] GloriousDJ:
this is .22 which, if I read the other forum right, is not the US build... what is different about this build compared to the OTA US one? and would there be any problem putting this on a US machine?
[Acer Iconia A500] Don2000:
Working fine on mine.
[Acer Iconia A500] Raphaello:
Can I use this on my 4,010,04_COM_GEN1 which I update from dr1337? Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] rquinn19:
Working fine for me as well. I've never seen so much excitement for having the stock rom anyways. I'm waiting for someone to take it make a nice custom rom based off of it. The ones I've tried so far don't appear to be truly based on the new update (cell standby still there, unless it's included for 3g dongle support).
[Acer Iconia A500] chris6278:
again sorry for another stupid question lol but I got the update on my SD card now how do I flash it with the stock recovery? I saw where the op said reboot with vol+ an power button but all that does is turn the tab on an off. I'm obviously not doin it right so what do I need to do?
[Acer Iconia A500] chris6278:
ok i got to boot into recovery an it i got the android with the !. i think my problem is that i didnt put it on the sd card right. i downloaded the update an just put it on the sd card. is that all i do? update: i figured everything out. got 3.1 up and running
[Acer Iconia A500] RyonAdcock:
First of all, I want to say thank you for putting this ROM on XDA. This ROM helped me in a great way as I was not able to download anything from the app store. I do have a few questions...

1. Do I need to reroot my Acer?

2. Does this ROM have any issues with rooting or rerooting?

3. I paid for the Acer Battery Saver a few weeks ago. Do I need to download this app again or was this taken care of in your ROM?

4. I believe I can remove the file once ROM is complete. Just want to make sure before I doing anything stupid again!

Thanks again for the help!

Ryon
[Acer Iconia A500] NTB80:
Been trying to flash this all afternoon - so far, to no avail. The stock recoveey just stops with it's little exclamation point, and CWM keeps reporting "cannot mount /sdcard", for some reason. I've looked at the logs too, after re-booting into Honeycomb, but nothing obvious is jumping out at me. I'm stumped - any suggestions?

Nathan
[Acer Iconia A500] RyonAdcock:
Hey Nathan,

The first time I installed it I loaded it on my SD card incorrectly. So, make sure you do a few things...

1. Make sure to format your SD card again. You will loose all your information on the card so make sure there is nothing on the card that you need.

2. After formating the card, unzip or extract all the files from the download. After unzipping or extracting the file open the folder. You want to copy the zip file on your SD card. You will see when you open the foder it is the first file that comes from opening the folder. Make to copy this file, if you don't the Acer will not load ROM correctly.

3. Insert your SD card into your Acer.

4. Shut the Acer Tablet down by holding power. Click OK

5. Hold Power and Volume + button for approximately 3 seconds.

6. Tablet should load in boot mode. You will see ROM should load.

I did not put it on my SD card correctly the first time. If you donot reformat the card and install the zip file all over again the Tablet does not recognize anything different.

I hope this helps!

Ryon
[Acer Iconia A500] NTB80:
Been there & done all that, unfortunately - still getting the exclamation point from the stock recovery, and "cannot mount /sdcard" from CWM. Thanks for the tips, though.

Nathan
[Acer Iconia A500] Don2000:
This is strange...everyone here says volume + I tried that several times and all mine would do is reboot. When I did volume - it installed.
[Acer Iconia A500] NTB80:
Got it :-) Seems the tablet didn't like something about the way the sd card was formatted. Jyst for the heck of it, I stuck the card in my phone (htc evo 4g), formatted it there, then put it back in the tablet, copied the update.zip file to it, and tried the update again. This time, it worked beautifully.

Nathan
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
it's power + volume - until see message :D
[Acer Iconia A500] s004kcg:
can you add a link to the program to root with please

Edit: Never mind i found it just didnt recognize the name you used, thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] matt604:
A500 was bought in Canada, got the OTA to 1.139.05, then stupidly flashed the 1.141.05 not even 48 hrs before 3.1 was pushed. A co-worker who bought one at the same time got their 3.1 but mine always said device up to date.

Formatted a 2GB SD Fat32, and it installed in about 7 min without any problems. It kept all my apps (including purchased), all saved data (don't have to start angry birds over, woot!) noticeable improvement in device speed and response times, usb mouse/keyboard work, etc.

Vache you are my hero. I created an account on xda just so I could post this and thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] snyph3r:
Picasso 1.1.0 has this built, just updated today by m-deejay....
[Acer Iconia A500] snyph3r:
People get confuse with +/-, should be Power and Vol down (-).. enjoy!
[Acer Iconia A500] zoubidou:
vache, i am north of Paris, but i can not get GPS to work. can you tell me if it works with your iconia, and if yes what fixes and tools you are using to make it work, if any.

tks a lot.
[Acer Iconia A500] kemoto:
Thanks..

Hi Thanks for Adding this..

I have an Arabic Language Support on my Current Version "By Default" am I going to lose the Arabic Support if I Updated with this Version!

By Arabic Support I mean reading arabic eMails and browsing websites.

Thanks Again...
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
help help

I used Galaxy custom rom in my a500 previously with pin lock. I tried to update this rom , but I didn't wipe it. After flash the rom, it does not recognize my previous pin. I guess the encryption methods on both roms are different. Now, I can't login into my a500 and the cwm are removed. Please help me!!!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] jacobras:
Isn't anyone worried about non-matching build versions?

My Iconia is Acer_A500_1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 (bought in Europe). The update from the first post is Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1. EMEA = Europe, Middle East and Africa. COM = (I guess) USA. What would be the difference between the EMEA and COM versions?

Also notice the difference in GENx (Generation x?) numbers. Mine is GEN3, this update is GEN1. Don't won't to break my tablet ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Your only chance now is to either restore the backup you should have made, or to do a full factory wipe.
[Acer Iconia A500] jacobras:
Maybe the pin is restored to some kind of default code? I would try entering some zeros.

When you enter the wrong password a couple of times it should give you a restore option that will send an email to your GMail address which will allow you to set a new password.
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
How to restore the backup or do a full factory wipe without the cmw recovery
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
There are instructions on how to use ADB to restore your backup in the "3.1 OTA update working!] Back to stock and backup for newbies TUTORIAL" thread.

Factory wipe can be done by plugging in an external USB keyboard, and "I think" holding HOME whilst restarting... There's full instructions in this section somewhere.
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
I can't use ADB because it is not in debug mode. anyway, thank you for your help. i'm still checking the solution on internet.
[Acer Iconia A500] Comicfan:
THANK YOU!
[Acer Iconia A500] dude64:
If I backup my previous ROM with CMW, and update to this one, would it be easy to recover my previous ROM and then initiate an update for the official OTA when it becomes available again?
[Acer Iconia A500] dc13:
i did just make a rom thats rooted for u guys from this rom u wont loose recovery and if all is well should keep ur cmw stuff
[Acer Iconia A500] Ramasoft:
Salamat,

All HC have Arabic support. I flashed my Acer and I did not loose anything.

إن شاء الله
[Acer Iconia A500] jm77:
I had the same issue. Formatted my 8GB with the windows SD card formatting program and everything went smoothly.
[Acer Iconia A500] kemoto:
Thanks Bro...
[Acer Iconia A500] teb76:
Does it work even if I have my tablet encrypted?
[Acer Iconia A500] speedy7767:
Its work in the Mexican version, I update without problem... Saludos
[Acer Iconia A500] zoubidou:
yes it does, mine is encrypted also
[Acer Iconia A500] kemoto:
Installed and working perfect on my unit. Even the Arabic language is there with full support (Better than the old 3.0.1)

I had a problem today in connecting the A500 to my iPhone (Using iPhone as router), it used to work normally on 3.0.1; any advice!
[Acer Iconia A500] Sledge1:
I got a signature verification failed error in my log, with the yellow ! when trying to install this.

So this isn't a signed rom that a stock acer can install?

ok ended up getting Acer recover tool, installing CWM, DOING A BACKUP ;)

and installed this with CWM, now on 3.1, but first thing i tried was going to google, but my browser keeps closing.. tried clearing data, and still does it.. any ideas?
[Acer Iconia A500] ehasoon:
To the OP a thousand thanks. Updated flawlessly.

Started with 1.141.07_COM_GEN1

Downloaded the image onto the a500

Used Astro file manager to unzip onto the root of my external_SD

Powered off

Used stock Acer recovery to update

~2.5 minutes later I'm on 4.010.22_COM_GEN1

So far no issues, nothing got wiped. Now to root (about time!).

So again.. Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] gabrielbcn:
Working flawlessly, thanks a lot!
[Acer Iconia A500] xda-dev2k:
I hope this can help you, the first days I had my A500 I've read a lot about the microphone issue, until I discover this...

Try googling "disassemble Iconia A500", you'll find some images rapresentative of what we have under the hood...

Given that you've found these images, As you can see the mic is in the back of the tablet, and is positioned EXACTLY under the lower left corner of the flap you will open to insert the external microsd, If you take a close look, you'll see a little hole right there.

This is confirmed by the presence of a respective hole in the original Acer plastic slipcase.

The problem is the flap when closed will completely insulate the mic, I solved this cutting away a small plastic triangle from the flap itself (I know it sounds absurd) and magically the mic volume grown trice than before...

I didn't want to link directly to the external forum containing the images, couse I wasn't sure this will accomplish to xda's polices, and I hadn't yet learn how to post mine ones, sorry. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] ViperHTC:
Thanks fellows! Everything works
[Acer Iconia A500] jacobras:
Updated from Acer_A500_1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 to Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1. Seems to work fine, thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] star80:
Has anybody installed the update 4.010.24_COM_GEN1?

I found the link below and downloaded it directly from acer.

http://cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_1.139.04_4.010.24_COM_GEN1_1309952021200_ca2581ee.zip

unfortunately the link dosn't work any more. but I have it on my computer

does anybody know the diffrence between 010.22 and 010.24? is is newer than .22?

I couldn't find any thread about 010.24 in this forum.

thank you!
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
Can you upload it somewhere? Maybe dropbox or something? How heavy is it?

Would be cool to check it out.
[Acer Iconia A500] star80:
I have bandwidth limitation but I will try to upload it overnight.

It is 117.21 MB and the exact file name is:

Acer_A500_1.139.04_4.010.24_COM_GEN1_1309952021200_ca2581ee.zip

my source here:

http://www.androidcentral.com/acer-iconia-tab-a500-getting-its-android-31-update
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
OK cool maybe you can PM me when you have uploaded it.

Cheers!
[Acer Iconia A500] rasafrasit:
Soft Key Icons

Anyone else not seeing the new Honeycomb icons after installing this ROM?
[Acer Iconia A500] jjnewb:
Received update

Just received my first update, it is build number:

Acer_A500_2.6.36.3_4010.30_COM_GEN1 I had Chinese build on, then I updated

to Acer_A500_1.139.04_4.010.24_COM_GEN1. I updated .24 yesterday and the new update arrived when I started tablet about an hour ago. Can't see any difference. I live in Archbald Pennsylvania if that means anything
[Acer Iconia A500] jjnewb:
Mistake

I meant I updated to Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1 yesterday.
[Acer Iconia A500] Justray:
Let's make that +2, I also updated from 1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 (stock, Mexico) to 4.010.22_COM_GEN1 (USA), now I'm getting 4.010.30_COM_GEN1, I'm currently in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Maybe NOW they're pusing the updates worldwide, at least for COM_GEN1 devices, which is GREAT.

BTW is a 44MB download
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Did you get the FOTA update for 4.010.22_COM_GEN1, or did you use the one posted in here?
[Acer Iconia A500] imblacklemon:
From Thailand

I just received OTA update to 4.010.30_COM_GEN1 too.

I'm now downloading...

:)
[Acer Iconia A500] Justray:
Of course I got the one posted here, that's why I'm replying here. You only get COM_GEN1 updates if you're COM_GEN1, if you're EMEA_GEN3 like my advice was then you need to wait (if you want OTA).

My update failed, didn't even try it, I forgot I'm still root, I'm unrooting, if that doesn't work then I see a factory reset incoming.

Will factory reset wipe recovery and cwm?

UPDATE: unroot and you can update, do it before because if it fails you need to download the whole update again ((arg)), root works once updated sweet! so root.

I'm trying factory reset after my backup to see if it works and if does or doesn't wipe Acer recovery and cwm, 'cuz if it does and enter a boot loop then I'm a little screwed, will waste 20 more min of my life unbricking.
[Acer Iconia A500] loekis:
I did not unroot (and it was still rooted after the update) but i had to restore original recovery for successful update.

Strange...
[Acer Iconia A500] absorbers:
Tell me the name of the program, plz!
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
Full 3.1 Update (Not OTA) - Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1

I do realized that this this is not the OTA...etc

Just FYI...

Take a look at the "downloads" folder inside the internal SD ;)

whoever provided this file originally obviously downloaded 3 files... then provided the zip to Vache ...lol

BTW... thanks Vache.... everything is working great.... not found a problem yet ( knock on wood )

I do, however.... wiped and factory reset before and after the update ( extra cleaned ) :D

and also "iconiarooted" no problem with this version.
[Acer Iconia A500] Johnny0906:
Just got an OTA update with this build, build number is now 4.010.30

Cheers!
[Acer Iconia A500] star80:
You can download Acer_A500_1.139.04_4.010.24_COM_GEN1 from link below:

http://www.multiupload.com/UMUVI6XA73

decrypt it by Acer update decrypter:

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

and here is the guide to install

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113878

it can be install on 3.0.1, I unrooted my device and went back to stock recovery before installing it
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
you can't just copy and paste links by highlighting... it has to be "copy link location" ;)

fixed it for you...

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

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113878

~~~~~
[Acer Iconia A500] jm77:
Here you are:

http://www.sdcard.org/consumers/formatter_3/
[Acer Iconia A500] booze78:
Does this means i can update with an Emea_gen3 device or not? Still a bit confused....sorry
[Acer Iconia A500] star80:
Thank you! I have edited my post.
[Acer Iconia A500] dgoemans:
Just a quick thanks, Vache. Got 3.1 from your link running great with stock recovery.
[Acer Iconia A500] Justray:
Yes, you can, I did it, btw I answered you here

Y hablo español por cierto ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] booze78:
Haha,sorry.double question ten....
[Acer Iconia A500] Marcher:
Merci Beaucoup Vache!

Thanks a lot, working great ...

Marcher
[Acer Iconia A500] jm77:
Were you prompted? I've never received an OTA, so I'm curious if one is prompted or if you manually have to check.

Is there a way to determine the URL for the 4.010.22 -> 4.010.30 encrypted update zip?
[Acer Iconia A500] armukhtar:
flash this one using cwm..after that do hard reset..couple of hours later received ota notification to update to 4.010.30 com gen1(about 40 plus mb)..but didnt notice any different compare to 4.010.22
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
I,ve just received the OTA from .22 to .30 too and the main difference I see is that the web browser scrolls pages much better! Haven't found other differences yet...
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Nothing in the UK yet. :/
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
Is it just me or are the 720p flash videos better too on 4.010.30?
[Acer Iconia A500] armukhtar:
+1..browser scroll much better
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
BTW the OTA to .30 doesn't touch the kernel! I was with thor's before the OTA and now still the same one. Root was Not lost too.
[Acer Iconia A500] ando.rulez:
Flashed to 10.22, OTA to 10.30 (44MB)

Managed to flashed it with 10.22 then try updating manually, shown a message offering to update to 10.30. Update and installed immediately.

But i think need to root it for adhoc ability, again. ^_^

Thanks very much...
[Acer Iconia A500] netarchie:
I got a new OTA today. its 4.010.30. It was about 40 mb in size. After this update the music off on sleep is resolved!
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
installation ABORTED?WHY?
[Acer Iconia A500] Ramasoft:
I noticed that only non-USA users are getting this update. What is your thoughts?

Edit- I just got a notice to update to. 30. All went great and after using it for couple of hours, it is the best build ever.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Not true. UK user here and no update offered.
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
cant install alwasy show installation aborted..but when i flash with another rom..everything ok,that i missing 1 step?
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
You probably are, but unless you tell us exactly what you're doing, how can we help you?
[Acer Iconia A500] teeta0712:
Unzip before flashing A500, or you can flash your A500 to 4.010.22
[Acer Iconia A500] batman222:
Updated to 4.010.30 without incident in New Zealand today via OTA.

There definitely seems to be a performance improvement on web browsing.

Thanks again to Vache!
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
thanks

i forget to unzip that file..now already flash that rom and reboot

after rebooting all application can error like launcher,etc

any one know how to reflash manualy?
[Acer Iconia A500] zoubidou:
do a factory reset and reflash.
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
i cant access setting...error launcher,always pop up and other error acer sync,error application mail etc
[Acer Iconia A500] zoubidou:
reflash original version if possible and take it from there.

if you device is not encrypted you can do a factory reset in cwm and try again to flash 4.10.22
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
i will try
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
now only picture android logo with triangle warning..where can find tutorial for flash rom manually?
[Acer Iconia A500] zoubidou:
put the zip file on your externa usb card (with a card reader on your pc)

if you have cwm installed, start with vol - and power

select the zip and install. don't forget to clean dalvik cage in "advanced"

and factory rest.

if you don't have cwm, star with vol - and power, and the update will start autmatically
[Acer Iconia A500] haydny:
vache, you are brilliant.

was on 1.141 with root (used to change wpa_supp for adhoc wifi.)

ota upgrade to 3.1 failed.

used factory reset back to 1.139 hoping the upgrade would work, then it dissapeared. got anxious

flashed vache's upgrade without cwm - worked a charm.

then used iconia root 1.3 to get adhoc wifi again using old wpa_supp

awesome - now i can use this tablet for its original purpose -replacing my laptop.

BT keyboard and mouse used with citrix to run the work server using my htc hd2 as wifi router!
[Acer Iconia A500] Rebellion_CA:
Just an FYI, we had one of our tablets update to .30 last night, so it looks like they are going through the serial numbers again.
[Acer Iconia A500] drokk:
Thank You!

I had Acer_A500_1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3, no root and became tired of waiting for OTA. Installed this and it seems to be working perfectly! So thank you sir very much for bringing Christmas a bit earlier this year :)
[Acer Iconia A500] lightflier:
Am I the only unlucky sucker here who never got to get the OTA?
[Acer Iconia A500] Rebellion_CA:
Don't feel bad, we have 3 tablets here and only one unit got the update so far.

As I said I believe they are doing it by serial number.
[Acer Iconia A500] android01:
This happened to me too, but as I later discovered, this is NOT a flashable.zip, you must first extract the file contents to your external SD card (once extracted it'll read "update.zip" )this is the one that is actually flash able. Had me scratching my head for a few minutes, I had to restore a back up just to go back and unzip it because I had already formatted system to prep the flash.

As for its performance once I had it installed, I've deleted all the bloatware and I still seem to be getting keyboard lag and slow draw speeds in the browser, anyone else think this feels sluggish?

Edit - what's everyone using to overclock this?
[Acer Iconia A500] abditerex:
hi zoubidou

this step what i was done

1.i put sd acer A500 4.010.22 com gen zip and try flash with CWM(before i use virtuos galaxy rom)

2. i always get installation aborted and i start read the post from VACHE and i forget to extract that file

3.i extract that file and copy update.zip to my external sd

4.i push vol - and power and go to recovery menu..in this step i forget wipe cache and factory reset and direct install update

5. when finish updating i go to reboot now..but after that my tablet showing if everything get error like

6.the application launcher(process com.android.launcher)has stop unexpectedly.please try again this error has happen with other app likeacer sync,

that i still missing other step?because i have done many time change rom
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1

I still get the screen ON/OFF intermittently when screen sleep... anyone else confirm this ?

I thought this issue was resolved awhile ago ? :confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
what is stopping you from booting into CWM again to wipe cache and factory reset ?? :confused: ( among wiping other things while you in there... doesn't hurt ! )

and FYI...

many are letting go of the buttons too soon...

in order to boot into CWM...

DO NOT

let go of the buttons

until you see 4 lines of text !
[Acer Iconia A500] shin9999:
go market download quick reboot to boot in recovery mode~~
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
Acer Recovery Installer much better

Quick reboot makes my phone goes on a recovery loop...
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
yup !! :p

why bother to install additional software when we don't need to ... right ?

aren't most of us trying to get rid of bloatwares and/or saving space ? :p
[Acer Iconia A500] rasafrasit:
nope but I flashed the complete ROM not the update, but even still, 3.01 update resolved that for me
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
I did used the full rom ( A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1 )...

this is the infamous screen wake issue with wifi running that we have awhile back...etc

without wifi... no bugs... :)