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[Acer Iconia A500] pratik5705:
Thanks TimmyDean for the great work. Got it to work on the third try, after disabling and reenabling USB Debugging mode.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Thank you for documenting the problem and coming up with how to fix it.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dad57:
Hi Timmy

I'm completely lost i'm unable to downgrade my A501 3.2.1

trying root 3.2.1-v3 and V4 procedure

I'm unable to have the S/N

I'm running W7 x64

Any help will be appreciated

thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
If you cannot get the serial number then you are not communicating with the tablet or are not running the test command at the correct time in the sequence (many of the rooters do this simply mistake, they just click without reading what they're suppose to do).

You have to run the test, when it tells you too and not before and not after. For example, if you click next and then try to get your serial number it's too late. So, make sure you are reading the instructions and not proceeding to the next step until asked to do so.

If you are sure you're running the test to get your serial number when told to do so and are not getting it to work. Then the PC is not communicating with the tablet. Make sure you have turned on USB debugging, check your cable, make sure you have the tablet powered on.

Lastly, re-read the PDF and make sure you're not skipping a step.

PS> I only use Windows 7 64bit so that's not an issue.

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] Dad57:
Thx Timmy for your answer

For me the procedure is respected

I see tablet folders in file explorer in W7 so I think the communication is established.

The only thing was, the first time I run donotdetecter I hit, like a donkey, on next without waiting the S/N.

I use my HD2 USB cable, maybe that could cause incomplete communication.

Other question:

Why is it impossible to reset the tablet via reset hidden button, I try unsuccessfully to run the porcedure :mad:

Thx
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
You'll need to do some more reading. But, if you are talking about the little hole called reset, where you can take a paperclip and put in the hole to press the reset button, then you are miss-understanding the purpose of the reset button.

The reset button on an ACER only reboots the unit (resets the power). People assume however that reset means reset the OS when it fact it only reboots.

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] Dad57:
That's the error I get

I'm ok to say that it's a communication error but how is it possible to browse folders on the tablet and have communication problems ???

:confused::confused::confused:

Solved

It was a wrong Iconia driver
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Two TOTALLY different drivers my friend. You need the flash drivers loaded and you need the ADB (android debugging bridge) drivers. The reason you see this message it means YOU DO NOT have the APX/ADB drivers loaded or if they are then the tablet is not recognizing going into APX mode and will have to be forced into APX mode with a paperclip. That is why you are getting that message. Or, you have the tablet powered off, unplugged etc. In other words, Windows cannot talk over the ADB to put the tablet into APX mode.

For browsing, you only need a generic USB device driver. However, it requires an APX/ADB driver to flash which is different.

1. If you can run the test command when you are instructed to do so and can get your serial number. Then you have the ADB drivers loaded. If not, then you are missing them.

2. If you do have ADB installed and can get your serial number then you get this message. It means your APX driver is NOT loaded. The software sends a command over the ADB driver to put the tablet into APX mode. If ADB is working (proven by getting the serial number via test) then it is sending the APX command and the tablet is NOT going into APX mode. So either the APX drivers is NOT installed or the tablet cannot go to APX mode. If you think all your drivers are working, then follow the information on the screen to force the tablet into APX mode manually.

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] Dad57:
Many thanks Timmy It rocks

But now.... how to install custom rom :confused::confused::confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Read read read.

The 411, on the ACER you do something like this:

1. Download install CWM <==Requires a rooted device

2. Find a ROM you like

3. Put the ROM on your external SD Card

-- Or internal SD Card if you have the newest CWM

4. reboot to CWM

5. Follow the instructions from the ROM maker to install

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
I cannnot get this to work on 3.2.1 Acer turns off at the screen to enter the id number.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Print off the PDF

Follow the instructions step by step

Do not click from one set to the next without first making sure you did what you were told to do

Try the above

TD

"Take your stinking locked bootloader of my tablet you damn dirty ACER company"
[Acer Iconia A500] Mystikalrush:
Question:

Once im able to root my HC 3.2.1 tab is there some type of "SBF"

(A term used for my phone as a fail safe to get things back to normal working condition) if a flash is corruopt/unreadable or some random thing goes wrong, or if i simply want to get back to my stock US ROM?
[Acer Iconia A500] jpinsl:
Hey TD, any alternative download sites? multiupload seems to be a casualty of the feds raid on megaupload.com...

edit: Trying Google Cache for alternatives
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
You can get back to stock anytime you want my just flashing back a totally stock image. There's no button, keys, or anything on the tablet for this. You just need to reload your device.

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Alternative download location:

http://depositfiles.com/files/c6pr69ri6

http://www.filejungle.com/f/vRnfK5/root-3.2.1-V4.7z

http://www.fileserve.com/file/s2wCQpN/root-3.2.1-V4.7z

http://www.filesonic.com/file/jTA7AMN
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
Thanks for this method. I got hung up on installing drivers. All rooted now.
[Acer Iconia A500] MadMav88:
Is this method working on Packard Bell G100W rom stock 3.2.1? And question.. will it wipe my data?
[Acer Iconia A500] Schmurtzen:
Hi,

I followed the instructions in the V4, but I have a serious problem.

The progress bar is stuck at 80% after rapid change. I waited a long time (over 1 hour), but nothing happened.

Despite the intructions I unplugged the A500 to restart ... but nothing.

I tried many times, but the tablet does not respond. The recovery is no longer available and the software to flash does not show anything when viewing the reference.

I wanted to know what could cause this?

How long does the flash?

Is it necessary to install the drivers Acer?

EDIT

The PC view the tablet as APX (or something like that, i didn't remember well) device after flash

Thanks

PS: Fortunately, the tablet is returned to the store warranty.
[Acer Iconia A500] stoyanmihaylov:
Linux?

I killed my windows long ago, and I am curious if I could do flash from ubuntu.

adb is working fine, and I have no problems with command line.

PS

DotNetDetecter.exe do not start with wine
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
no it will not
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Never tested it on anything but an a500
[Acer Iconia A500] srvaddadi:
Download not available

Hi TD thanks for all the good work. it appeares these sites not allowing the download. please suggest any alternative :confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] theacunator:
It worked!

Thanks Timmy, I followed the instructions on the PDF and it is working very good.

srvaddadii;

I've personally tried the depositfiles and FileJungle and they are working, I am not allow yet to post external links, but you can check them on TimmyDean post #255

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21650812&postcount=255
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
Really appreciate this root method. So much easier than adb commands I used on my Optimus-S phone
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
I posted alternate locations in the forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
You're welcome.
[Acer Iconia A500] dulli662:
Great Job.

I had no problems rooting my device and there is a really good instructions
[Acer Iconia A500] spizzo03:
Hey Timmy any chance of getting these re-uploaded? I'm having issues when unzipping in 7zip...just says unspecified error? Would really like to use this method to root my stock 3.2.1 rather than having to downgrade then upgrade.

thanks for any help...great job on this!
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Alternative download location:

http://depositfiles.com/files/c6pr69ri6

http://www.fileserve.com/file/s2wCQpN/root-3.2.1-V4.7z

http://www.filesonic.com/file/jTA7AMN

http://www.filejungle.com/f/vRnfK5/root-3.2.1-V4.7z
[Acer Iconia A500] essevee:
Can this work on 3.2.1. ?
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
yes, it flashes 3.2.1 US
[Acer Iconia A500] jcoltonj32001:
Thanks for this!!
[Acer Iconia A500] raulberry:
I had same issue over and over after the installation of the adb driver the tablet went black and the test didn't work, well I closed (cancelled) the dotnetdetecter and shutoff the tablet and turn back on, run test when is on (and still connected to the pc) and I got finally the serial number, so I start over (but now with the serial number) keep following the instructions and works like a charm :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Bucks_Fizz:
I would love to try this but have a 501 model. I use my 3G a lot. Can anyone help to get this compatible with a 501? (Sorry i am new to flashing etc - and can't find the correct ROM i need - South Africa locale)

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] dirtyernie:
All went well until I got to Busybox.
[Acer Iconia A500] jonrobertd:
Just wanted to thank you for this. Within one hour of purchase my Acer was rooted. Its so easy.
[Acer Iconia A500] almony8:
Am I safe to use this to root my new Iconia a500?

Android version: 3.2

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3+

Build number: Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2

I just got this yesterday and don't wanna mess it up. I have a rooter htc evo 4g and somewhat know what I'm doing. Just wanna be sure since it says it is for 3.2.1
[Acer Iconia A500] jonrobertd:
That was what mine was. Got it yesterday too. Just follow the pdf.
[Acer Iconia A500] almony8:
Ok, thanks for the quick response. I hit the thanks button for you. I figured I was alright to use it, but definitely don't wanna ruin my brand new tablet.
[Acer Iconia A500] jonrobertd:
Your welcome.

Now for my question, where are all the kernels? I found one, any others?
[Acer Iconia A500] killarhye:
Does it work for a501?
[Acer Iconia A500] brightjh01:
can not get to any of the site, to download.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Use the mirror's posted a few pages ago.
[Acer Iconia A500] :
Dude, yes it works on 3.2.1. It's actually called root-3.2.1-V4.7z. You need to read just a little bit. I read this forum for less than 5 minutes and found that. I'm just waiting for the root-3.2.1-V4.7z to download, as I am using the free download site and apparently it takes an average of 213 minutes to DL...lol

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Hey Timmy I am trying to download this file to root, but it keeps coming as a .7z file? I don't understand .7z files or how to use them? I do understand rooting, I rooted my Evo 3D. thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
.7z files are 7zip files, which is just another type of ZIP format. Plenty of programs online that can open it for you.
[Acer Iconia A500] :
Ok, thanks, I guess I'm not setup for those kind of files. I'll look around for the program I need to open it. Any info would be much appreciated!
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
WinRAR handles them, or use 7ZIP itself...
[Acer Iconia A500] dirtyernie:
Anyone know why I am getting these permission errors? I have no sound and can't turn backdoor off.
[Acer Iconia A500] killarhye:
work for a501?
[Acer Iconia A500] olgierdzik:
reg no sound, I had the same issue, after factory reset all start working fine.
[Acer Iconia A500] :
thanks I'll check into those. I just got the Acer Iconia A500 yesterday, so I'm just checking it out without root, then I'll prob root in a couple days...
[Acer Iconia A500] Takado:
Bricked?

Hello,

I'm sorry if this has been asked before. I checked this thread and googled around a bit and I couldn't find an answer. When I attempted to obtain root with this method, I ended up waiting over an hour for the process to finish, as the progress bar hung up around 80%. I took a nap, assuming it would be done or prompting me for the next action on my part when I woke. However, when I woke up, my computer had gone in to hibernation mode and the process had been killed, leaving my tablet bricked. Subsequent attempts have not made it past the 80% mark either, and I can't use my tablet at all. Turning on the tablet produces absolutely no effect other than the led on the power button turning on; the screen stays off. If I run the tool, the test tool no longer finds a serial number, but I can still use the one I found the first time (glad I saved that document). I've restarted my computer several times, and run the tool several more, but it never goes past 80%. Can anybody please help me? I don't want to have to take it in to geeksquad.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Seems to happen sometimes for no reason. cold boot everthing and if that does not work then use another computer. It seems to be related to a conflict in drivers on pc
[Acer Iconia A500] Anhell:
Thank you very much for these great tool, it was really easy to do, of course at the beggining was afraid to do something wrong, but i must say, just follow the instructions to the step and you'll get througth and of course read and read again, that my advice.

I will post these, translated to spanish of course, in "grupo android" if you don't mind :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Takado:
That sorted it! Thanks so much!
[Acer Iconia A500] toastthemost:
I'd do this right now if there was a good way to backup my apps, data, and settings while unrooted.

Oh well. Guess I will wait for ICS then, unless somebody has a better solution :(
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_malina:
Same reason I am waiting.
[Acer Iconia A500] dxharmon:
I went through the steps as described, received the pass message, but I do not have root access, any suggestions? I'm trying to use Rootexplorer and ROM Toolbox and both are saying I do not have root access.
[Acer Iconia A500] thedeadend100:
Just a qquick thing, I'm downloading now so I'll try it but why are people still posting links that are tied to multiupload etc these were seized by the FBI I thought and 80% of the ones I've tried do not work??

OK edit the links all failed at 230mb I'm getting frustrated I just want to root my Acer somebody help lol
[Acer Iconia A500] dead_p00l:
Thanks for all the hard work. Just rooted my a500 running 3.2.1.
[Acer Iconia A500] Powell730:
After using this method I got root AND have cwm installed(I want it).. Why is it that everyone is reporting they have stock recovery?

I downloaded acer recovery from the market and went to flash cwm but it told me I have cwm 1.5 installed, so I booted into recovery to check and it took me to cwm... Am I going to lose it eventually?
[Acer Iconia A500] totankhamon:
Perfect

Thx dude.It's Done.
[Acer Iconia A500] Arimin:
Got the archive working, but I cant for the life of me find fix-Test.7z, ANYWHERE, I see people saying "just click it and it will download" No it fukin dont, I been searching for a while, and I can only find people asking for it :P
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
read the PDF in the zip file, the info u need is all in there. fix-test was only required for the very first version - versions 3 and 4 don,t need it
[Acer Iconia A500] cbradberry:
Hey, I'm running into a snag. The EUUS software won't let me click next after I get the serial number, and for some reason it seems to make the tab shutdown?? Thoughts??

Please help as I really want to get this done today.

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Nevermind, I figured it out and am now rooted.
[Acer Iconia A500] tire_007:
Is this process going to delete all my data on my tablet
[Acer Iconia A500] Magicspell:
Coming late to the party...

First and foremost let me say a big THANK YOU to TimmyDean and everyone else who helped get this tablet rooted so easily. I never imagined things would go as smoothly as they did. Let me share my experience...

Background: I purchased my A500 in Dec but for various reasons never took it out of the box until this past week. When I did, I noted it had the following levels:

Android version: 3.0.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3-00001-g44a8bac

Build number: Acer_A500_1.145.09_COM_GEN1

I did a fair bit of reading around the forum to learn that on this level I could root by using IconiaRoot. I downloaded v1.3 of IconiaRoot, installed it, and ran it for a successful root. Next I used TD's v4 package to connect and run the tools script which added busybox, etc. Now it was time to test the backdoor, lol. Not knowing exactly which options were needed I chose to turn on the backdoor AND selected the option to turn on RootKeeper. All looked good so I recursively went in to check for system updates. In total, my A500 found 5 OTA updates one after another. The levels after each update were as follows:

OTA Update #1

Android version: 3.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3

Build number: Acer_A500_4.010.11_COM_GEN2

OTA Update #2

Android version: 3.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3

Build number: Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2

OTA Update #3

Android version: 3.2

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3+

Build number: Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2

OTA Update #4

Android version: 3.2.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3+

Build number: Acer_A500_7.014.01_COM_GEN2

OTA Update #5

Android version: 3.2.1

Kernel version: 2.6.36.3+

Build number: Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2

At the end of all the found updates I once again connected using TD's package and told it to install Busybox and SU tools. Time for the moment of truth - using a root checker app from the marketplace I confirmed I still had root! 5 OTA updates and I still had root! TimmyDean, you are an absolute hero in my book!!!

I have since toggled the Backdoor off (to regain sound) but I'm not sure what RootKeeper does so I left it ON. Anything else I should do now other than enjoy my stock 3.2.1 rooted tablet?
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Glad you figured it out, care to share what you did for those that may come across the same problem?
[Acer Iconia A500] krivin:
Issue trying to obtain the CPU ID. Can anyone help?

Okay nevermind. I just ran through it again but theft the tablet connected to the PC through the whole DotNetProtector.exe phase, and it worked for me.

Following the intructions step by step and I get as far as running the test.cmd file and get this error.

=========================

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

Press any key to continue . . .

=========================

I have read through all the readme files and been browsing the forums for hours trying to figure it out on my own. I'm still pretty green when it comes to rooting though. Any ideas?
[Acer Iconia A500] Arimin:
Still cant get passed the "Upgrade is underway, process may take more then 10 minutes" just sits on an empty status bar, btw I am using xp
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_malina:
Yes, you are reloading android.
[Acer Iconia A500] 2000a:
serial number is 'unknown'

Hi,

After rooting my A500 tablet (using the instructions from this thread; v4) my tablet shows 'unknown' for the serial number (about tablet menu).

When rooting the correct serial number was entered in the app (including the leading '0' ).

I'm running Thor v94 (ICS).

Any ideas of how to fix (preferably without wiping) :)

thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] sguidos:
Blank Screen Hangs when rooting, help!

I am having the problem described by a couple of people here, who eventually say "never mind I fixed it" without saying HOW they fixed it :-( I have a refurb'd A500 I picked up from Woot; when I first connected to WiFi it "updated" some system software and now says it is running Android 3.2.1, Kernel Version 2.6.36.3+, Build Number Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2.

I downloaded the root-3.2.1-V4.7z file and unzipped it, and have tried been following the ReadME.pdf file inside. I can get my device serial number from the test.cmd program, but when I hit Step 11 (click "Next" on the "Go to Settings/Applications/Development to enable "USB debugging" (see the picture) )" the EUUS screen in Step 11 shows my current and new image versions but the A500 screen goes blank. To be more explicit, right after the current and new version numbers are displayed on the EUUS screen, XP seems to "find" the device again, the Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" launches (and I always click cancel), the A500 screen goes blank, and then the "Next" button becomes enabled on Screen 11.

The A500 power button light is still on, as if the unit is sleeping, but pressing the power button does not wake up the A500. If I enter the "0" plus the serial number in step 12 the upgrade progress bar never starts. The tablet does not say "Entering Acer Download Mode" like step 13a says it should. This has happened from 2 different XP computers, and whether or not I have the power supply plugged in. I have waited 30+ minutes but the A500 screen never comes on to say "Entering Acer Download Mode" and the progress bar never turns green.

Eventually I close the EUUS window by clicking the "x" without any problem. Clicking the power button has no effect. If I hold down the A500 power button for 6+ seconds nothing happens, the power button stays lit. If I hold it down 6+ seconds a second time the A500 boots up normally and runs as if nothing has happened.

Any help here would be appreciated, thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] Arimin:
Yeah, same here, thanks for explaining it so well.

Also, if you cant get your device ID, run test.cmd before running DotNetDetector. This fixed my issue..... BUT STILL STUCK ON THIS STEP!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
yeh, the "don't worry I've fixed it" is a pain, especially if you've got the same problem!!

you could try this: make sure you have 80% battery or connect yr charger, reboot yr tab and PC, connect USB, and run test.cmd NOW Keep USB connected when you run the dotnetdetector.exe and see if you have any joy that way - I had to do it this way and others have also said the same thing - the update utility should load the apx drivers itself so that the tab can go into download mode and flash the new firmware - some have reported problems with these drivers when using win XP so if you,re using xp and you're able to then try on another PC.

The only other thing I can suggest is to just keep running the utility until it works!!!! I,ve used this method 5 or 6 times now and twice I've had probs with drivers and its extremely frustrating. If you get it working please post how u solved it:)

If timmyDean is about he may be able to shed some light. Good luck
[Acer Iconia A500] Arimin:
kk, I really am wanting to do this, so I decided to reformat my Windows XP machine, and run Windows 7 On it. I did not get the Windows 7 Ultimate from TPB, but Windows 7 Home instead for smaller install. Will Home work? Or do I need to get Pro or Ultimate.

Btw, if you are following the steps correctly on a Windows 7 Machine, Don't forget to Right click the file, select properties, and under the compatability mode tab, check the Run As Administrator option. Do this to both Test.cmd, and DotNetDetector.... This will reduce problems from the lack of adiministrator rights.
[Acer Iconia A500] sguidos:
Fixed w/Win7: Blank Screen Hangs when rooting, help!

Well, after another day and multiple attempts, I said Screw It and found a friend here at work with a Windows 7 machine. We followed the "root-3.2.1-V4.7z" instructions and it worked, first time, super-smooth. So first, Thanks Timmy Dean :-) Second, it looks like the problem was clearly Win XP and not my A500 or its software. Not the solution I was looking for, bu I hope this helps someone else......
[Acer Iconia A500] Arimin:
Appreciate it bro, I am currently finishing up my install of Windows 7 on my machine. Its funny, I used XP to host my private server for Conquer Online, and am now deleting all my work, just to root my tablet, aint this some ****? lol