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[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
Okay guys. I've searched and searched and found nothing, almost found something but wasn't definitive enough, and wasn't going to risk bricking my device.

Acer Iconia A500 Wifi Version

Current OS Version: HC 3.0.1

FLEX Version: 04_COM_GEN1

Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3

Build Number: ACER_A500_1.145.04_COM_GEN1

Now, notice I only bought this end of December-ish 2011 but this device has been out for quite some time. I don't know what is going on with Acer right now but this thing will not update through the system update no matter how many times I click on it. (tap on it you know what I mean)

Now, I wanted to do it manually, since I was able to do so on my Nexus S with ICS. But there are so many version out there and most of those forums say that if you don't use the correct region you'll brick your device.

Also, I searched my build number and only 1 person on 1 forum here on XDA Devs had the same build number and even then was only saying it to share. I cannot find anything regarding this build number, or what build to use to upgrade to 3.2.1, or all the way up to even if it takes multiple updates.

I know that Acer A500s are supposed to be getting ICS 4.0 sometime this month in Jan, but I'd like to be able to be updated to 3.2 at least while I'm here.

NOTE: I DO NOT WANT TO ROOT ANYTHING (That is not what she said)

Can someone take a look at my build number and current versions and what not, and please point me in a direction to get this thing upgrade to 3.2?

Thanks. A lot. In advanced. And stuff.

-B00mer
[Acer Iconia A500] sheik_yerbouti:
I'm actually facing the same problem too. Same build number, and no updates found. I checked Acer's website and say a document for updating to 3.2. The document mentions certain build numbers from different countries that are eligible for an update, and ours is not in the list. I wonder what Acer is up to?
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
Does it download the update?
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
It won't even see any of the updates. It just keeps saying "No Update: Your device is up to date."
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
Did a bit of googling for you

Someone had the same problem until they used the acer registration widget and waited a couple of days.

will keep looking
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
Hey mate,

Thanks for doing that. However I've used that widget and registered when I got it and its been 2 weeks now. I guess I wasn't able to find that on google mostly because I've been looking under the assumption that because this is an android OS there would be a more technical way of updating the device. Lol.

Not giving up though. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
Some people are reporting that updates come in waves, I know the latest update is doing the rounds now so you might have to wait till that has finished and then you might get a catch up one.

I would just give acer nz a call and ask them :)

Try and get a date for ICS as well :)
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
Would the update mean much to me since I am still on 3.0.1? I cant even get any of the other ones to even get to the latest update.

If I get a date for ICS, ill be sure to post it. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] richierich118:
Just root it, then update. After that you can install a none rooted updated 3.2.1 stock rom
[Acer Iconia A500] lostbrain:
Hi b00mtastik,

I had the same problem with an iconia a couple of days ago. I tried different things and managed to fix it.

I'll try to give you step by step how to fix it (not sure if it will work for you).

I thought that the people from the shop i got the tablet played with it and put some custom rom and so i tried to get it to stock.

I used stuff from this thread.

1. You have to root your tablet - Click here

2. You have to install Clockwork Recovery.

- install from market "Acer Recovery"

- run it and give it root permission

- choose ClockworkMod Recovery rev1.3.4 by thor2002ro

- click Install Recovery Image

3. Download this. It is a backup made with clockworkmod. It will give you an android with version 1.139.02. In the zip is also a update.zip which will update your 1.139.02 to 1.139.05.

4. unzip it and put it on your external sd card (if you do not have one, find one, you need ~ 500 mb free)

5. put the files directly on sd card (e.g. update.zip goes to root, clockworkmod folder goes to root)

6. After that you have to boot in recovery.

- power device off

- keep VOL- button pressed and press and hold power button. Keep holding both button until you get to the menu.

7. Navigate using volume keys and enter a menu using the power button.

8. Navigate to backup/restore and then full backup and full restore (might be a little different). You choose full restore and navigate to restore a backup made on 25.06.

9. Wait until it is done.

10. Reboot and wait for the tablet to boot.

11. Open Acer Recovery and choose to install Stock USA recovery image. install.

12. Again you have to boot in recovery.

- power device off

- keep VOL- button pressed and press and hold power button. Keep holding both button until you see the update installing (An android robot).

13. After the update installs and the tablet boots check for updates.

This has worked for me. I did try other stuff but with no success.

I hope it was helpful for you and you can fix your device.
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
What you are most likely running into is ACER has not released an OTA for your region. What people are telling you might not be what you want. For example, if someone in the USA is telling you to flash or update, they are often referring to experiences that relate to the USA. NZ might have a different configuration, digital rights, contracts, language, etc etc that ACER just hasn't upgraded yet. Or might not ever upgrade.

If you are totally stock and have never rooted, then CALL ACER TECH SUPPORT and get the correct answer for you make and model for your country. If not, then following directions here might void your warranty. So, just give them a call and see what they tell you first. Then let us know what your find out.

TD
[Acer Iconia A500] lostbrain:
Of course you should first make sure there IS a higher version in your region. And rooting will void warranty.

Although as I spoke with Acer Support about the tablet mentioned in my post, they told me that 3.0.1 is the newest version, which is not true since I have two other a500 tablets both up to 3.2.

Just shared what did it for me.

Hope you can fix your problem the easy way.
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
Current for NZ is

3.2.1

Kernel version 2.6.36.3+

Build Acer_A500_7.014.15_Com_gen1
[Acer Iconia A500] lostbrain:
Is your current firmware stable? Is everything working OK?
[Acer Iconia A500] Alienwithin:
New Zealand and Australia are typically the first countries to get the updates. But they are rolled out by google due to some number to do with your tablet. I'm in the south island and have had 3.2 for quite a while. When I brought my father an A500, it took about a week before the update was available for it. basically if you have any problems just go to the acer ANZ facebook fanpage, one of their acer people are always very good there with question. firmware is stable, and android 4 is meant to be released to NZ/Aussie shortly.

i forgot to mention before you get the big android updates there is a smaller update, i can't remember the size of it, but your tablet has to take that update before it will take the 3.1 or 3.2 update, cannot remember if you need 3.1 before 3.2
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
I know for a fact that NZ/AUS are supposed to be at 3.2 atleast, as I've seen some of the store A500's with 3.2 running. Also, Acer states NZ/AUS are supposed to be getting ICS 4.0 by the end of Jan.

I'm hoping this will be very soon. I'm thinking that they might have removed the updates from their servers for 3.1 and 3.2 and 3.2.1 and my tablet will just get a OTA for 4.0.

I'm hoping not to have to root anything, but I suppose that'll depend on my patience by the end of this month. Lol.

I should be able to update manually to 3.2 I know this much, but I can't seem to write to my SD Card which is why the manual updating via boot is not working, because it won't let me write to external_sd.

If someone can at least give me ideas on external_sd and write permissions for it WITHOUT rooting. Would be helpful.

Mean while I shall try and get a hold of support and see what they say.

-b00mer
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
Download the 3.2.x you want on your PC and put the sdcard in your PC, copy the file to the sdcard on your PC. Now take the sdcard out of the PC and put it into your tablet. Works every time.

Lastly, if you're still under warranty, why not just call ACER for help?
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
The last thing I want to do is give it back to them and wait for about 2 weeks for the retail store to get their asses into gear and send it off, then wait another week for Acer to do fix things, which should just not have happened in the first place.

I've tried the idea you gave me mate. I took out the SD Card, and used an old phone that allowed me to access it as a Mass Storage Device because I didn't have a card reader, and formatted it both to FAT first then FAT32 and still no go. The tablet just cannot seem to be recognizing that it even has an External SD Card in it.

Its looking more and more like I'm going to HAVE to go in and get it sorted somehow. Thanks everyone for your input and help. I've also contacted Acer Support. Lets see what they have to say, which I will post here. I'll also fiercely be practicing my Google-Fu to see what else I can find.

-b00mer
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
I would suggest that you wait for the ICS to start coming out, I can let you know when I get it.

They may have removed the 3.1 and 3.2 from the OTA update sever to get ready for ICS.

If you don't have ICS in a week after it rolls then I would be taking it back to the retailer and telling them that it does not update, they will send it away to get it loaded etc.
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
Its kind of the only choice I have while I'm unable to do anything else.

Thanks mate, that'll be good to know. And yeah, I was thinking they removed it from their servers to get it ready, but I'm hoping they don't cut it out and stop it either like they did with Nexus S. I had to manually update that as well, but that worked seemlessly, while I was JUST getting drunk, during a party. You know something is good when you can do that. :P

I'm dreading letting it go away, but if they can load it up, I technically should be able to getting it loaded somehow as well?

-b00mer
[Acer Iconia A500] sheik_yerbouti:
Look what just popped up on my Iconia:

:D :D

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Acer Iconia A500] b00mtastik:
OMG I love you. After you did that I turned on my tab and guess what popped up? The same thing.

You guys have been awesome for replying and letting me know what I can or cannot do, but I think things should be okay now...I hope...will post on new developments after applying the update.

w00tness.

-b00mer

EDIT: So yeah...now tablet is showing as 3.1...not ICS...this is getting slightly annoying.
[Acer Iconia A500] sheik_yerbouti:
I figured that. The 3.2 update has a build number starting from 7 instead of 4 like in this update.

But the damn thing isn't even downloading completely. Timing out and disappearing everytime I've tried it. The download speed was slow as a turtle last night. Thought it's better today, it's still not downloading completely.

EDIT: So I kept the screen on to notice what it does. After downloading the update, NOTHING HAPPENS! No prompts, no nothing.

Is there something that I need to do to install the update?
[Acer Iconia A500] sheik_yerbouti:
Well, i finally installed the update 2 days ago. And now, i just got am update notification got another 350mb update! :D

Now downloading. Should be the 3.2 update.

Edit: Got 3 updates back-to-back. The last 2 being very small updates. I'm now running 3.2.1. :weee:
[Acer Iconia A500] tveith:
im having the same problem - I bought my a500 a week ago and it seems to be stuck at 3.0.1 - when I try to update it tells me no update is available and that I have the latest version. I also don't want to root - should I just be patient and hope that eventually Acer pushes is to me? I really don't feel like calling their tech support but if that is the only option ill do so if I don't receive the update in another week. Btw - I have registered as one user suggested. Any other advice?
[Acer Iconia A500] mrtoken:
The best thing you can do is just wait, can take up to 2 or 3 weeks, it would seem that the acer cycles the updates on a 2 or 3 week rotation (from what i can see)
[Acer Iconia A500] joniocosta:
Dowloaded update and then?

Hello guys,

I have one A500 with Android 3.0.1, Kernel 2.6.36.3 and Build number 1.145.04_COM_GEN1.

The thing is, I've downloaded the update (4.0 something) and then nothing happens. The download progress is 100%.

Any advices?

Thank you.:(
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
You can't download anything from MegaUpload, and haven't been able to for 4 months since they got busted by the DOJ and they shut down all their servers and those related to them. This is a known fact. Mr. Dotcom (owner of that and several others, is sitting in the slammer (jail) awaiting his long prison term.

There is an Acer "pre-update" file that seems to fix these update issues. I saw it the other day. I will look and see if I can find the reference again. If I'm not mistaken, it was on the Acer support site. But will look into it. When I find it, I will post back.

You don't need to root or anything like that.

MD

EDIT: Acer has removed the update app, and suspended all updates for tab's it looks like. Seems it includes updates to HC. You can install a custom Rom, but if you want Acer updates, I would wait till they start the system again.

Although.... Iconia Update enhancement is still there for the 501;

http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=3852
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Just wait.

If nothing happens in 15 minutes or so, then re-boot the tab.
[Acer Iconia A500] rvmorais:
Update to the ICS 4.0 version

Hi to all,

It's my first time in this forum, I'm with a problem with my Iconia Tab A500. I buy its yesterday and it become with the version 3.0.1 and I can't make the update for the version 4.0. When I go in verify update in configuration, is show that there's no update for my tablet.

I tried dowload the iconia tab update enhancement but is shown that this aplication is incompatible with my tablet.

What can I do?

I know nothing about root, full package and others procedures with this tablet.

Can Anyone help me. I don't want send my tablet to assistance in less than one week of use.

Thanks to all, and sorry cause my bad english.

Rafael.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
hi rafael, did u buy this brand new?? if you bought 2nd hand then it may explain why the seller wanted to sell it??/

Others have reported this happening with their new tabs - some have waited 3 weeks or more for their OTA to finally arrive - what country are u in?? It might help to ring/email Acer in your region, they may be able to shed some light on the situation for you. Id be reluctant at this stage to do anything seeing as its brand new and under warranty i assume....there isnt alot more to say really unless you bought a used tab, then we might be able to do something as long as you're up for some heavy duty flashing:):)

EDIT: just saw this on another thread - may help??
[Acer Iconia A500] rvmorais:
Hi,

The tablet was bought new. I'm from Brazil. I sent an email to the acer suport and they told me for that I send the Tablet to their by mail. I would'nt to send my tabler with so few days of use. However if I could'nt to update my tablet with the tips of the forum, I will have to send my tablet by mail to the acer suporte.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
wow its got to be sent to acer to get the update???? unbelievable!!!!!

u could start another thread asking if anyone else in brazil has rec'd the OTA yet

some countries are yet to recieve it
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
Since were approaching the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900 and already have the 710 and 800 out, does anyone have info on the ESPN app that comes with these devices?

For those of you who have a Nokia WP7, do you have ESPN? and how is it?

Will it be available to us in XAP forum?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buggyglint:
I've also been wondering the same thing. Hopefully someone can rip that app from the Lumia 710. :p
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DavidinCT:
Bump, same here, I have been looking around to see if I can find it...I want this...

I would buy a Lumia 900 today if Verizon had it, so doesn't that count for anything ?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brianmakris:
How to download

For all of those looking for the ESPN app use the marketplace .xap for nokia and just download it from the nokia collection. It is pretty good I have it working for my ATT Titan.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1393265
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] voluptuary:
Also if you have a phone where you can edit your registry if you change your manufacturer to Nokia you can also get Nokia Drive to work on your phone. Only down side is under 'about' you will have something like a Nokia SGH-917 if you really have Samsung Focus for example.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floods7:
I have Nokia drive and ESPN (nokia version) running using this....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1393265

Im not too impressed with Drive or ESPN, but thats just me...oh well
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mlee112:
So after the ICS update I can no longer close applications with the task manager like before. I could just hit the little

X on each app and be done with it. But now the X is gone and clicking there does nothing. Is there a setting I am

missing ? It is driving me crazy not being able to do this :-(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Diamondback:
Search the forums! You can swipe the applications "away".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ryco26:
The swiping away rather than clicking the x is less intuitive than they had planned i see..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteveCheeseman:
Im looking an application to read magazines in pdf format. Reading them in most pdf readers are adequate, but the feaure Im looking for is to view the two pages side by side as it is dislayed in the physical copy.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] needabottle:
Guys, I know someone had this problem before but I could find any resolution so I thought I'd ask if anyone has any ideas.

I bought an inFuse new off ebay. Unlocked it and have used it with Miui for about 4 months. Wonderful phone. Then did a real stupid thing. I inserted a micro Sim in a holder to test it. It worked but on trying to remove it the Sim slipped out of the holder and the holder must have pulled out one or more of the pins under the metal sheath. Now all I get is No Sim Inserted. I bent back the pins that were bent at the front and I can see 3 which now look OK. The back ones seem to show only one. I'm guessing there should be three.

I checked on line and eBay to see if it is possible to get a replacement module but seems like no. Also every Samsung phone seems to use a different module.

I'm screwed I guess. Anyone had this problem and solved it? Obviously I never bought it through AT&T so I can't try for a warranty repair. Any ideas gratefully accepted.

Thanks
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mejori:
looks like you will be doing sugery:( get your tools out and a magnifying glass!!;)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] socalledsin:
I had the same issue, and carefully bent the pins up like --/ then pushed my sim against the pins and into the holder so that it bent them back and made good contact with my sim. This held for a while until I tried to put a different sim in and then it no longer was making good contact. Jammed a tiny piece of paper behind my sim and it held until my replacement came in.

Hope that helps!

Also if anyone ever needs to do a warranty replacement on this issue I suggest you skip all the bull**** about the sim and tell them the damn thing wont boot. I went through so many ATT warranty morons and they always blame the sim card before defaulting to "its damaged and we cant cover it". Brick it!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tupirujp:
Did u register the phone on Samsung.com ? It happen to me also that same stupid thing so I send it back to samsung and they fix it for free of course I was whit out a phone for like 2 weeks since I didn't have a back up phone lol
[Samsung Infuse 4G] socalledsin:
Do any of the other Samsung phones have this issue?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] needabottle:
Guys, thanks for the replys. Yea back to samsung seems to be the only answer. I didn't rgister it but Ill try to do it now.

Not sure if other Samsung phones have this problem. I've looked at a bunch of replacement sim holders for other Samsungs and they all seem to be a better construction. The metal cover is much smaller and shows both rows of contacts. Also the pins look sturdier and look like it would be darn hard for them to get "picked up" but the sim adapter. The sim holder in the inFuse looks like a pretty poor design.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] socalledsin:
Did you buy it new? If you got it used maybe att will still swap it out. The warranty transfers.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] needabottle:
Guys,

just an update on the broken sim card holder. Well unlike most other Samsung phones, the simcard holder is not a separate component on the infuse. Had the infuse been a Galaxy S etc then 10 bucks for a new bit and bingo, we are away. The infuse has everything surface mounted to one motherboard. In the end I bought a broken screen infuse and just did a heart transplant. I was traveling overseas when I bust the card holder and Samsung in 2 countries couldn't fix it because they didn't have the bits as the phone wasn't sold in those countries. In the end rather than return the phone to Samsung in the US and "lose" it for Lord knows how long I just bought a scrapper off ebay. Took me about 30 minutes to do the swop and unlock the new board.

Working like a dream again and I must say I missed it........
[Samsung Infuse 4G] berryman13:
Happened to me a while back and I made a thread on it. was able to just swap it out at a warranty center
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
galaxy s2 digital clock in working condition for fit and mini..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1434772&page=3

credit goes to zizielectric (galaxy mini forum)/COLOR]
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
here s the link to apk and the forum

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1267515.html
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
any one...............
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1397462
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
ne dev////////help buddies
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] nvt992:
it will be included in emanoN v4.so wait for some day :D when it release, y can download it and coppy this app from emanoNv4.zip :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] gmp009:
No in emanon v4 and v3 it have clock widget of samsung galaxy y not of galaxy s2...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] nvt992:
but both are same.:D just google it:D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
yup both are same so ntv you mean i will get the apk na when emanon is releasing bro
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
bro can you get the apk bro plz pzl plz .
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] nvt992:
ok,but im not sure it will work on fit.if it work, no need thank to me, but please thank to parasmi :D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] gmp009:
Here u go i do0nt know will it work or not coz its not working on cm7.2 rc4 for me on SGM....
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
ok bro whatever you command haha
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
tried bro the apk ....it says this is system app yo want replace did yes...than application not installed:-(((
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] gmp009:
it wont install as normal app.. u have to push it in system app through root explorer... and then set permissions to rw-r-r...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] galaxyfitankit:
oh...thanx a lot bro but .bro can you make it like normal apk coz i m using xwkt2 and still its not root and cwm available can some one plz plz