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[Acer Iconia A500] housecricket:
I am logged in. I browse with my computer. Plz downlad and sent to me :D.

Thank you very much.!
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
I got 3g working on my rom HC3.2 with my patch http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287555

Maybe this helps you out.
[Acer Iconia A500] chrishohl:
I PM you with an alternative link try it and let me know...

Christos
[Acer Iconia A500] pingram3541:
Can anyone confirm the wifi adhoc hack still works after following chrishohl method?
[Acer Iconia A500] chrishohl:
Where do you find dotnetfix program? Do you mean DotNetDetecter.exe? If so do you have the latest dotNet runtimes from Microsoft installed on your computer? Don't forget to run the program as an Administrator.

That's all I can think now hope it helps...

Christos
[Acer Iconia A500] aerosmith:
Hi Thanks for the reply. Looks like I needed to install the older .net framework. I had only version 2.0 installed. After I installed all the .NET framework updates available from MS update web site now all is well. One other note though during the install process there is a pop-up that says if there a pop-up that asks for driver installation I have to click cancel. Is that correct? Because I was not able to run past step 9. But after I installed the driver present under upgrade-To-3.2\usbpcdriver\WinXP\NvidiaUsb I was able to perform all the steps without any issue. Hope this helps any others that face the same issue.
[Acer Iconia A500] holderofthehorns:
Nicely done.

However, DotNetDetector does not like my CPU ID 0x0388924840dfc417 as retrieved from adb.

It says "The upgrade process was failed due to wrong CPU ID number."

Anyone have a clue about this one?

Reading and reading all the root 3.2 articles have lead me to this one as my choice.

Flashing custom roms is a bit too close to the edge for me.

Stock rooted 3.2 sounds good.

---------- Post added at 12:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 PM ----------

Got it.

Used 0388924840dfc417

instead of 0x0388924840dfc417

It's upgrading now.

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Yup. That was it. I'm in. THANKS!
[Acer Iconia A500] watsonchua:
I followed this very detailed guide and everything worked perfectly!

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
I have Acer Iconia Tab a500 with Android 3.2 Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN1.

Can I root it with this? :)

Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] chrishohl:
Yes you can.

Please keep in mind that this rooting process deletes all the data from the device. You should back-up your important files before rooting...
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Ok. Thanks :)
[Acer Iconia A500] cyclopops:
i am new to the android stuff, but jailbroke a few iphones so bare with me :)

let me get this right, i just follow steps 1-20, and thats it i am rooted on 3.2? (i am on 3.2 now)

what steps will i need to take to get adhoc wifi?

much appreciated

Mark
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Yup, just follow the steps and watch your typing for errors. You really don't have much to worry about. I've fubar'ed mine several times while I was figuring it out and I didn't brick it. I thought I would, but it's pretty forgiving (not to say you can't). Just read and don't skip any steps.
[Acer Iconia A500] jbmmurph:
will this process work for me? Please help!!!! I think I may have screwed up. I am running HoneyVillian 1.2 Rom on my a500. I inadvertently used the unroot option on the Gingerbreak app. Now I can't re-root my tablet. Am I screwed? What can I do to get back root. Please help....

is my problem the fact that I unrooted an android 3.2 Rom? What can I do? CAN 3.2 even be rooted? I'm stuck with an unrooted version of Honeyvillian?
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Re-read through the earlier posts, found my answer... My eyes are buggin' out of my head with all the reading I've been doing.... :p
[Acer Iconia A500] shysstkille:
Hi,here is my problem, please help me!

Hi

When I first tried to root with the standing on this page I couldn´t log into the market with my google account so I tried to use this link "http://www.chdcomputers.gr/en/mnu-kb-en/mnu-kb-android-en/mnu-kb-android-devices-en/mnu-kb-android-a500-en/254-art-kb000005-en" beacuse I wanted superuser.

When I should open a command prompt "and go to your workfolder\upgrade-To-3.2>" I can´t get it to work, How do I get to my workfolder?, when I type "cat /mnt/sdcard/busybox > busybox" it says no such file or directory, should I open the command prompt on my computer because when I do that it says that I am on my computers harddrive c:

When I try to use the adb.exe the command promt flashing very fast one time and I can´t make it stay open, what I´m I doing wrong

I also get a message there it says that my old apk nothing.....,

please help me
[Acer Iconia A500] WCHighfill:
Unroot

Now if I root using this method can I upgrade when needed? Lets say to ice cream sandwhich when it comes out for the A500? Do I have to unroot it and if so how do I go about doing that? I'm basically only rooting my device because it stopped recognizing some of my flash drives and my external HDD and I was hoping this would work. I sent it back to Acer and they said it passed all the tests. Hopefully this will work so I can install drive mount and see if it will help.
[Acer Iconia A500] Gnoop:
If you're running a custom rom, couldn't you just flash a rooted rom from recovery and be done with it?
[Acer Iconia A500] WCHighfill:
Nevermind

Nevermind after Acer told me that they couldn't figure out what was wrong, they would just keep testing it and sending it back and that they couldn't do anything for me. So I returned my A500 to the store that I bought it at and if I buy another tablet I'll just go with the Asus Transformer Prime or an iPad. Acer really let me down this time.
[Acer Iconia A500] wmp:
Many thanks for the instructions. Sorry for the novice question from a newbie to the android world. If I root the 3.2 according to this method, will I be able to upgrade to ICS without any problem? Will I have to re-root once upgraded or there is a way of upgrading while remaining rooted? Also, is it recommended to wait for ICS update and then root? Regards.
[Acer Iconia A500] chrishohl:
As for the first question the answer is Yes only if you have not mess around with the acer default apps if you have, you must restore them before the update or you will end with a non boot device. There are a lot of threads here about this. Your root will be lost with the update (it always does) so you will have to wait for the ICS rooting method. As for your second question there is no a correct answer, you must root your tablet ONLY if you need to.

Hope it helps,

Christos
[Acer Iconia A500] blessardone:
root stock 3.2

Hi I am getting an error message when running the dot net application whic states update failed due to wrong cpu any advise
[Acer Iconia A500] chrishohl:
Hi,

The only thing it comes to my mind is that you did not follow the step 13 instructions here http://www.chdcomputers.gr/en/mnu-kb-en/mnu-kb-android-en/mnu-kb-android-devices-en/mnu-kb-android-a500-en/254-art-kb000005-en correctly. Please try again and pay attention in step 13 which is about the different types of CPU id that you have to enter.

Regards,

Christos
[Acer Iconia A500] nchoco:
Thanks timmyDean, worked very well. THANK YOU...
[Acer Iconia A500] holderofthehorns:
The instructions say to add 0x to the beginning of the CPU I'd.

I got the same message as you until I got rid of the 0x.
[Acer Iconia A500] jlee4923:
Thanks a lot. I was searching for it for days and I finally found it today!
[Acer Iconia A500] mythek88:
I was able to successfully root my phone, but now cwm doesn't load. Anyone else have this problem?
[Acer Iconia A500] microli:
Anyone tried rooting their device on stock HC3.2 GEN2 other than JUGOMAN?? If yes, were you successful?
[Acer Iconia A500] lanisan:
Root

I cannot get my AIA500 to install the usb drivers for the life of me. I have uninstalled all drivers ans software, connected the unit to the pc with out usb debugging as the instructions say. It will fail to find drivers. I then uninstall it, download the acer drivers, install them plug it in and no luck. There is no problem installing the drivers included and adb installing. It will just fail on the test.cmd every time and not give me my cpuid. I have no idea how to proceed. I am 3.2 latest build right from acer. My tablet is slow as crap and I'm about to sell it on ebay cuz it disgusts me. Any thoughts?

(not on the selling or slowness but root issues & usb stuff)

Thanks!

Mkay.. I guess I should try reading a little more .. saw the last paragraph in the first post, I'll give it a try in a bit..sorry all.
[Acer Iconia A500] mythek88:
yup follow exact instruction and was able to root my stock best buy 8gb 3.2 gen2 a500, but one thing that's bugging me is that I cannot boot into cwm recovery anymore. I can see it trying to load but then it stopped.

anyone else have this problem? or does anyone know how uninstall and reinstall cwm? I cannot find instruction on how to uninstall cwm for a500 nor was I able to find cwm recovery rev 1.5 that comes with the rooted rom from op.
[Acer Iconia A500] mythek88:
I finally found out how to update CWM to latest version 1.6 and now recovery boots fine.

I just tried to install TITANIUM BACKUP PRO v4.6.7 and I'm getting this error message every time I launch the app:

I haven't done anything else besides updating CWM to 1.6. I also tried to install superuser v3.0.7 from the Market but I still get the error message. Anyone know how to fix this?

EDIT: I tried to update superuser binary, everything went smoothly but superuser could not gain root access to finalize the update. Then I went ahead and installed BusyBox v6.7 from the market. First message that I get when launching BusyBox is "BusyBox Installer was not allowed root access!"

I was able to install and use some apps that require root such as: screen off, quick boot, and acer recovery installer. But it seems like root works on some apps but not on some others. Is this the ROM issue or am I just doing anything wrong? I followed the exact instructions from OP.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Correct, after following timmyDeans original post you will not have CWM. Just d/l Acer Recovery Installer from the market. Choose to backup your current acer recovery and then install thor's CWM for and away you go!

This method will also wipe ALL your data so I BACKUP via Recovery, google handles all my settings, the Market seems to be doing a good job looking after my apps but as a fail safe I backup with Rom Toolbox, have had much success with it on 3.2 and the two alpha ICS roms.

Chrishohl has an excellent in-depth guide here I followed it without any probs and even learned a bit along the way:)

Test.cmd - didn't work for me, just type in adb devices to get your device id, if you're havin probs download usbdeview here and it will give you the cpuid!!

The update will install the usb drivers during the flashing process anyway.

backup, full wipe, flash, full wipe just to be sure

Titanium Backup Pro hasnt performed too well. Saying i have no root access or my sd card can't be found. Tried wiping flashing and wiping again but didnt really solve the problem. The Market and Superuser were also finicky. So formatted /data from recovery, including data/media and started fresh....
[Acer Iconia A500] skailine:
Hey guys,

did someone already test this?:

found this post (from thor) in tegraowners forum but no information whether it works or not

/edit: Sorry for wrong formated link, but i´m not allowed to post outside links :(
[Acer Iconia A500] microli:
mythek88 & dibb_nz - thanks for the confirmation!!! Now I'm more comfortable to give mines a try.
[Acer Iconia A500] tzh2231:
I hope this works, sounds like much less hassle than re-flash the firmware and lose all data. However the replies in that post basically tell me that nobody other than the original poster got it working...

care to give it a try and let us know?
[Acer Iconia A500] skailine:
I really would like to know if its working.

But I dont have a sd card for my iconia yet.

And I am very inexperienced in rooting and flashing and stuff like this.

So I hope there is someone who give it a try and report to us
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
It works, you just need to read, read, read and follow the steps.
[Acer Iconia A500] skailine:
acutally tzh2231 an me are talking about this method: ww w.forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=126#p2277
[Acer Iconia A500] spexwood:
First, does this work?

Second, will it work on 3.2.1?

My tablet wants to update to 3.2.1, but I need root after the update. I installed a rooted 3.2 ROM, but don't want to update unless I know that I can get root after.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
If someone can copy off the OTA 3.2.1 stock images from the OTA after it's downloaded and BEFORE you install it and post them I will root them and test flashing them in. It should work, but I've got pretty good at bricking and unbricking mine. Plus I have several so if I foobar one, I can use another one etc.

I've only tested on 3.2 and not 3.2.1

Merry Christmas,

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] spexwood:
Here ya go.

This is copied directly from my cache folder (meaning that it isn't decrypted) after download and before install. It is only the first update (7.014.01_COM_GEN2) since I obviously can't get my hands on the second one until I install this one. Hopefully if this one can be rooted, then the second one can too OR it will keep root.

EDIT

I just want to be sure that it is clear how I got this (Just in Case):

I searched for an update, found the update, downloaded it, and told the tablet to install it later.

I then went to /cache/fota_dn and copied that zip file and posted it here. (I don't know how to decrypt it exactly and am not near a computer)
[Acer Iconia A500] mythek88:
Thank you very much for your response, Chris's instruction has addition steps (30-34) which have fixed my problems. everything works the way it should be. thanks again!
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
SPEXWOOD:

I got your image downloaded and installed on my tablet, but it says Android version 3.2 ????

Build number Acer_A500_7.006.01_com_gen1

I thought you guys were saying you needed 3.2.1 rooted? I'm not sure if this is what you guys are after? I'll leave the tablet turned on to see if any updates appear. But could someone please verify this is what you need rooted? Because this looks like what we've already rooted? Anyway, once we get it verified or some posts the 3.2.1 update, I'll build it out for everyone (hopefully).

Thanks,

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Yes this STILL works on the Acer 100 ONLY!

It did work on Acer a500 until an update (a few back actually) plugged the hole. But it still works on the ACER 100. It also works on a few other models and phones.
[Acer Iconia A500] spexwood:
There are two updates; one and then the other only appears after the first one is installed.

I have not installed either one and can't because I am rooted (currently, rooted = can't install the OTA updates). What I posted is the first update and didnt know it was still 3.2.

Once you install the update i uploaded, manually check for an update, and it should find another update and that one should be 3.2.1.

The first update is a patch update. The second brings everything to 3.2.1. I don't know if you can skip the first and just flash the second update, but if so, then we need the second one rooted.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Me bad, I flashed the tablet and did not see the decrypt error on your update file you provided. So, I got 3.2 installed, but when I try to install your EBE6B702754211DDC142DD6C0B522615, it doesn't decrypt properly??? Sorry for the mix up, getting late.

I'm back totally stock on 3.2 and I'll see if I can get the 3.2.1 to download via OTA. Currently if I force check for updates, it says there are none.

Thanks,

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] spexwood:
Oh, so you forgot to decrypt the file? LOL:D

All I did was copy the zip from cache :D

If you can get that 3.2.1 and then root it, then you will be my hero! (Other people's hero too because there are others here on XDA asking if there is a rooted version of this update out yet).

Please do what you can
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
yeh, yeh go for it, if you're handy with android then run with TD's method. Iif you're like me and need more of a walkthru then use christos step-by-step. Either way you can't go wrong.

Back to stock means OTA Updates again. Updating means losing root but with all the smart devs and a flock of willing testers so sure that wont be a prob for too long:)

There is alot of information in this thread and christos step-by-step, and if it doesnt work for u, then theres something wrong with what you are doing!!!

adb can be a biarrrcchhhh!!!! you can try isolating the issue to PC end or Tablet end

If device is listed but a no show on the ID, its the tablet end, reboot yr tab.

If adb not recognised or no such file, then on yr pc open elevated command prompt in adb.exe folder

command prompt window flashes on screen and disappears - you are clicking on the file adb.exe itself it wont work that way:) Open cmd prompt from this folder and type adb devices

If no device attached - ADB Drivers - check device manager for "ADB Interface" - if its there then yr drivers are installed...Open command prompt and type adb devices!!!

Good Luck!!
[Acer Iconia A500] skailine:
Do you still know, with which firmware version it worked on the A500?

I don´t think I got the newest one.

Is it worth to give it a try? Or may I brick my tab? (sorry I´m not an expert ;) )
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
adb shell /system/bin/cmdclient ec_micswitch '`mount -o remount,rw /system`'

adb shell /system/bin/cmdclient ec_micswitch '`dd if=/system/bin/ash of=/system/xbin/su`'

adb shell /system/bin/cmdclient ec_micswitch '`chmod 6755 /system/xbin/su`'

Will work on older a500 and it still works on the a100. You can give it a try, it will not do any damage (meaning you cannot brick).

This was just an adb exploit that's been around for a while. It works on several phone and tablets and it did work on the a500 until the 3.2 release. Now all this exploit does is copies over the ash (shell) to su and then sets the permissions so it runs as root. This will give you the # prompt once you connect to the tablet and issue the su command. However, this is NOT what most people want for root. Meaning, most want the busybox tools and a GUI interface to root. This exploit only gives you a command line root. But, you can then use the command line root to load a GUI root if that's what you're goal is.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
I just want everyone to know that if you run this tool it will flash in 3.2 with root.

Now, there seems to be a 3.2.1 update and two additional updates that download after you get 3.2.1 GEN2 loaded. If you have 3.2.1, this tool still works but it will flash you back to 3.2.

Now, I have no idea if once you get back on 3.2 that the OTA for 3.2.1 will remove root or not. I have mine on 3.2, using this method, but it seems not to receive OTA updates (which is probably a good thing).

***** 3.2.1 ********

I have been able to get 3.2.1 GEN2 and the two updates loaded onto a tablet. I pulled off the images and rooted them and I put them into this tool to flash to that version. However, it isn't going very well. It seems Acer has changed something that doesn't allow rooted images to boot on the 3.2.1 release. So until I, or someone, can figure out what the 3.2.1 changes broke, you can only flash to the 3.2 version that's in this tool.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
*** 3.2.1 V1 *** Rooted and here it is.

updated here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20654298&postcount=129

WARNING: This will erase everything on your tablet!

Background:

This is 3.2.1 with OTA system update 7.014.01 and system update 7.014.02 applied. It is FULL stock with only a su command. If you install the OTA system update 7.014.01 or system update 7.014.02 these break root, so I fixed the su to work.

Why OTA's break root:

When you install an OTA it runs a series of scripts. These scripts reset all the permissions in the /system folder back to factory. When they do this, you loose the 'sticky bit' that was set on the /system/xbin/su from rwsr-xr-x to rwx-r-xr-x (notice the s is missing). Since these scripts run recursively, you loose the sticky bit on all your SU tools and busybox etc.

So what if you want OTA's but don't want to loose root?

Well you need to create another 'back-door'. So, this is what you can do. Once you get root access, use adb to set a flag to give you root (#) by default when you use the adb shell and connect to the Acer tablet. Connect to your Acer with 'adb shell' then do the following:

$ su

# echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop

exit

exit

"NOW REBOOT TABLET"

Now when you reconnect to the tablet using adb shell you should immediately have # (root)

Since this is outside the area of OTA script updates, you will have root after the OTA runs. However your busybox and su etc etc tools you loaded will be missing the sticky bit so you will need to reload these tools.

***** NOTICE ************************************

This is ONLY a stock image with su. It is NOT a GUI su or have any of the busybox stuff. Please read the instructions in this thread on how to install those tools. Also the instructions and everything you need are in earlier posts.

============ What to do if you have root and don't want to wipe your tablet clean flashing this image and you want to apply OTA's ================

So, you have a bunch of stuff loaded and you have root. You'd like to install the OTA's but it will break root. You also don't want to flash your tablet because you have it all set up and customized to your liking. If this is the case, then set ro.kernel.qemu=1 flag in the file called /data/local.prop and then run your OTA's. You will loose the GUI su, busybox, and su; but all you need to do is reconnect to the tablet using 'adb shell' and you should get # (root). Then just fix the 'sticky bit' or reinstall your favorite su tools. This will allow you to keep all your applications and customizations and you shouldn't loose any of your applications and data. Well, other than those that you have loaded in the system area --those might be replaced/deleted as it is most likely they will be affected.

Merry Christmas
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Here's the instructions and test command to test you have the tablet connected for the 3.2.1 flash tool I posted at http://www.multiupload.com/V9JV7ILDAB

Enjoy,

TD:)

updated here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20654298&postcount=129
[Acer Iconia A500] saeba:
Hi!

Thanks for continuing to support your fellow A500 users :-)!

I downloaded and followed Christos Hohlidakis detailed instructions (http://www.chdcomputers.gr/en/mnu-k...-en/mnu-kb-android-a500-en/99-art-kb000005-en) to install and do my setup. One odd thing... I checked for system updates after the install and my Acer wanted to download 7.014.02.

Then, checking the build number after installing your build: Acer_A500_7.014.01_COM_GEN2

I thought you'd installed both updates. Did I miss something?

Thanks!

---------- Post added at 11:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

Well... this gave me a good chance to try out the second part of your instructions - setting up the adb shell back door to enable su. I used it, successfully did the additional 3.2.1 update (7.014.02) and then re-established root. Very, very cool :-)!

Thanks!!
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
**** UPDATE *****

For some reason the 7.014.02 still wants to download after you flash it. And it will break root.

I will look at why the update still loads. They most likely are checking a version number that's not being set when you flash.

I have a fix for this and will post it once I'm done testing. Meanwhile, use the backdoor trick to keep rooted and then install the OTA. The backdoor should keep you rooted through the OTA. I will post a fix tomorrow, until then, just use the backdoor trick.
[Acer Iconia A500] spexwood:
Thanks Timmy for your hard work.

Ill try all of this after Christmas. :-)