yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
yes i phoned both polish and EU acer supoort and they claimed rolling it out in early to mid april for EU customers

http://www.androidcentral.com/acer-officially-says-a100-a500-tablets-get-ice-cream-sandwich-april

ACER ICONIA TAB TABLETS UPDATED TO ANDROID 4.0

Acer Transitions Popular Iconia™ Tab Line to Android 4.0 to Give Customers More Features and Capabilities

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2012 – Acer America is now updating its award-winning Acer Iconia™ Tab line of tablets with the latest version of Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich).

The update is being pushed to Acer Iconia Tab A200 customers over-the-air now in the United States and will be completed over the following week. The Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-inch tablet and Acer Iconia Tab A500 10-inch tablet will both be updated in April.

and tweet https://twitter.com/#!/AcerAmerica/statuses/169782823274815488
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
They will update the A501, it will just be a few months later than the A500... Look at HC3.2.1... It took Acer a good month and a half to update my A501 by OTA after the A500's had been well and truly updated...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Don't bust my bubble bro... ;) Ain't waiting till next x-mas ;)

Will have ho chi mins quad tablet by then ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
i asked for 501 - and they will update BOTH wifi and 3g models at same time
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Dude, there is still hope :)

Mucho Gracias Amigo !
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
dont know if it help but asus will update their TF101G 10 march :) some iconia rom base on that files too
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
Hi MoscowD

I'm asking all the developers for A500 to help me figure out a way to fix the mic issue on the a500 and a501. There is lots of none sence floating out there regarding manufacturing dates and bs like that. None are true they all have the same issue. I have a a500 form may 2011 and a a501 form jan 2012. Both have next to no sound on the mics. the volume is so low no chat works (skype, gt and such) and the video recorder is useless without sound. Also to top it off the coolest feature of all android 2.2 and above which is the voice search is useless as well. I have searched for months to find a way to fix the levels. I have tried all the test, the headphone in the port trick is no good either. I have taken the tablets apart and replaced mics, tried all variations. What it boils down it is software, it just must be some file that is not set right.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, the mic issue has afflicted the Acer tab since the early releases. You can look through some of the older threads. Along with about the worst 5mp shooter I have seen (they should have used the camera from HTC).

Personally, my mic works ok. I use it for skype, although at times the recipient has to ask me twice to repeat something (network issue). I also found, removing it from the cover helps a lot also, and just set it on the stand and not touch it.

I'm not so sure about software, but, have you tried any of the ICS roms? I would think they would have some updated drivers considering it is new (even though it is officially a beta release).
[Acer Iconia A500] thevilish:
We have to keep fingers crossed in mind to get in a month ics update.

Once I've used skype in a501 to talk to my wife sitting next room, and it was okay. Even camera quality was not so awful... But those who puts mic into hair-width hole must be really optimistic.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
You got that right. I actually had to "ask" somebody where the mic was located ;) I think Acer could have made it a little better. But it seems they didn't learn, as the new a200 has the same issues all over again.
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
Hi MD,

i have tried a few ICS roms and even the official, it's the same, on your rom on the 501 i had a slightly better luck but still not that great. it is driving me crazy, if it was hardware the new revision versions of a501 would be fixed but it's not. here is what makes things worst, roms ported directly from Transformer 101 don't fix the issue either considering it's using mostly stuff from Asus on acer. so it's not entirely software or entirely hardware.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
I'm still pissed off they neglected to give a dialer and phone function to the A501... Might not use it for calls but it sure is nice to have the choice, and those times my phone has died its nice to have a backup...
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
Yeah, mine pairs with my headset/earpiece but does not show "connected"

I have been playing with the audio.conf and it now shows "Handsfree" for the paired earpiece but still will not connect.

I tried to run hcitool but it is not found...apparently left out of the build...wonder if I could add that back in? (not a linux guy at all)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Actually, I've never heard of it ;)

Found this. Looks like you would run it from a terminal window I suppose;

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BluetoothSetup

Also, might try a couple of the BT apps from the market. Maybe can get lucky with them.

Hopefully the final on ICS will get it all straightened out.
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
regarding voice calls

i agree with you 100%

you could have always used a hands free BT set to call. it makes no sense why they left it out
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Ehhh... I guess Google and Acer, figured we didn't need these things for a tablet. Considering it's not "True" gsm like on phones.
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
I think the 3g versions were designed to be marketed through the wireless carriers and they dictated that the tablets could not make phone calls and left out the phone / bt handsfree capabilities.

I can make phone calls with skype, on both wifi and 3g, I can even use a wired headset / mic and it works, just would be nice to have my bluetooth wireless headset working as well.

Sooner or later I will get it to work...even if I have to dump Android and put ubuntu on it :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Its bloody annoying to have an awesome tablet that does just about everything and stops short just before the finish line... The original Galaxy tab had the ability to make and receive calls and was absolutely awesome.... All the apple boys and girls went nuts as the ipad also doesn't allow calls... :p

Shame if the carriers are dictating what I can and can't do on my device, they lost a chance to make some more money as in a pinch I'd use my tab to call. :rolleyes:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, the GSM radio in our tabs is a "nuetered" version. But tons of IP calling apps on the market.

Somewhere, in my flat, I have an old Jabra BT earpeice... I wonder....... If I can find it. ;) Hmmmmm.... MD has an idea.
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
Hope you find it and figure it out!

I have been looking seriously at a native ubuntu install...I like Android but the lack of bluetooth is a big issue for me...I want bluetooth for making calls but I also want it for SPP for various other projects....

The A501 could so useful for lab projects, robotics, car computer controls etc...but with the crippled bluetooth it is really limited.
[Acer Iconia A500] vax:
I ordered an ODB2 bluetooth adapter that I should receive soon... I will try it with my A501 but I hope it will work. It didn't know it did not support SPP :-(
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, if you look at most of the tablet forums, you'll find about the same thing. Hit and miss with these things.

On a side-note, I managed to find and charge my Jabra BT (about 5yrs old) Surprised it took a charge.

Connects with my Desire fine, but on the tab, only paired. But, it's a starting point. It uses SPP it seems, and not HSP.
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
SPP for audio? I dont think that is possible however it might be using SPP for phone control, to hang up or initiate a call...I am not very familiar with what is contained in each profile but audio over SPP seems odd at best.

I have been reading up on the system/app/bluetooth.apk which seems to be the limiting factor, I have to go to work now but when I get home I am going to investigate decompiling the bluetooth.apk and see if the limits are there and what I can do about it :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
I have a Genius HS-905BT stereo bluetooth headset. Works well with movies, games and music. Tried the google voice search and worked well there too...

I'm listening to NFS Hot pursuit start up as I type this, also tried a movie and music too, just to be sure...

Would definately recommend, if thats what you want it for...

Cheers...:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Does it have a mic? It actually works? ;)

I had a little success with doing some changes with a generic BT Earset. But got stonewalled after a few hours.

LeeDroid is trying to cook something up for HC on phone, so we shall see.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Mike working with google search, not well, but it works.... Don't really call out over isp as I don't have a good data plan....:o

And no, I don't work for Genius....:p
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
Can you take a look at your bluetooth settings, click on the little wrench next to the genius and tell us what properties it displays?

Should just be AD2P but I am interested if it shows something else?
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
It shows

HSD-905BT options

Rename device and unpair.

Under that is Profiles

Media

Use for media audio

Auto connect.

Hope this helps...:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, seeing this is my thread, Welcome Alexandra Marie. Mar 04, 2012. 3.9kg

Привет Александра Мария

She aLready has 2 ROMS named after her ;) She's an Android girl for sure ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] RiceDie:
Its a pleasure to be running the AIII

Now in the wait for the inglorious ICS A-IV! :D

Thanks MD for your ROM work!
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
Congratulations !!!
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
She's a gorgeous little girl, congratulations...:D
[Acer Iconia A500] ATGAdmin:
Born Feb 4th? Is Moscow really a month behind the US, or have you been hitting the "Wodka" again? lol

Good thing she looks like her Mom bro, and HUGE congrats!

;)
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Congratulations buddy!!! Beautiful girl! Hope you are enjoying your newest little bundle of joy!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, Typo ;) Mar 4. Yes to the Vodka!
[Acer Iconia A500] ATGAdmin:
LOL Typo due to "Wodka"! ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] vax:
Congratulations!
[Acer Iconia A500] germanhoss:
I´m running this ROM since yesterday - was on Taboonay before.

Very good and after a small hickup at installation everything is fine.

And Congratulations :D

May your little daughter never be tainted by an I-device :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey, thanks!

The install is a little strange, but, it works out.

Hope it works well for you. And thanks for the congratulations. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
Great Job Brother!! Congratulations!

My 9 months old daughter is already using the A501 with your ROM on board :P

Sent from my HTC Sensation using HTC Sensation.
[Acer Iconia A500] dr mcknight:
congrats moscow!!! sorry im late, been away...
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Congratulation MD :) Now I know why your ROM running so smooth :P
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
Congrats, Moscow Desire.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks everyone!
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
Moscow, do you know about this kernel source?

This link is for the A501 kernel source code, click on "user guides" I downloaded it and it does appear to be the 3.2 HC kernel source:

http://support.acer.com/us/en/produc...1&modelId=3852
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Sweet, now we might get some love for the 3G and GPS...:D

Wonder if they'll release the kernel for ICS anytime soon?:confused:

Would be awesome if a dev could use part of the HC3.2 kernel in ICS to patch the problem..... Hint, hint... :p
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Check the link. I get an "invalid page" error. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Yeah, but go to the "support" drop down menu then "drivers and downloads" and finally "user guides"... The kernel source code is there, 110.3mb download...
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
I am hoping to ge the bluetooth hands free/headset profile working :) phone dialer would be really cool too ....

Guess I need to start learning how to compile kernels ....
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=3852

http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...A TAB&Step3=A501&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_7
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Thanks for the link!

On another note, I found a link about "when are we getting ICS", and found this..

http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14634

Apparently the 501 has no update planned according to the page above.

But yes i've heard that ics is supposed to come to these as well, but maybe thats because these are carrier related (being in canada it would be up to rogers). Guess we have to do the waiting game then. I love the 4G speeds.
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
wtf - no update planed for 501 .... ill gona ask acer support again - because eu support claimed that 501 will get ICS too
[Acer Iconia A500] ghost1157:
okay, I spent some time with the A501 source today, I setup ubuntu and tried to compile a kernel but can't figure out what cross compiler I should be using ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, I haven't had any time to mess with it, but you may want to ask these guys.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1518014

Maybe they can give you some hints.
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
Szanowny Kliencie,

Według najnowszych informacji aktualizacja systemu w modelu A501 nastąpi w
połowie kwietnia.

Z poważaniem

Tomasz Kukliński
Contact Centre Agent
Numer identyfikacyjny 4271

Acer Czech Republic s.r.o
CTPark Brno
Turanka 110
627 00 Brno-Slatina
Czech Republic
Tel: 0 801 080650
022 471 07 77
Fax: +420 531 027 680
http://www.acer.pl

and translation

Dear Customer

According to latest information actualization for A501 is scheduled to mid April
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Looks like in mid April I roll back to stock! :D

Thanks for the updated information! ^
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Thanks for this. Much appreciated.

Hopefully Acer in Canada will have an update for us too. Or maybe at&t.

Sent from my Acer Iconia a501.
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
Don't give us bull*** MD.

"U no go stock.

U go and give us Alexandra IV 4.0. "

Seriously, I'm more waiting for Alexandra 4.0 than stock ics.

Sent from Sensual Sensation
[Acer Iconia A500] dr mcknight:
i think he means go back to stock to get ota update. than he can make Alexandra 4.0 :cool:
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
for now we nened a 501 leak or offical rom just to get 3g driver :) all other can be cooked :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
We got the HC3.2 kenel, maybe something can be created out of both, a franken-kernel if you will.... Cue the lightening, bats fly out, and give sinister laugh of mad scientist... Oh, sorry, stage directions....:D
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Thanks Moscow Desire for this great ROM. It is very smooth and stable. 4G data speeds work in this excellent ROM.

One suggestion - add a file explorer. It makes life more simpler.

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey! Thanks for the comments.

I think File Explorer HD is included. Should be.

Not sure whether I kept root explorer in this build or not. Had somebody say I didn't need "2", so I may have removed one of them. But pretty sure HD is there.

If you need one, let me know. I have lot's of them ;)

4g? What's your location? They claim... ahem (russian beuarocrats always claim) they will get 4g here this year (maybe).
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Root and file explorer are included.

I get 4g here in Canada. Better than this tablet's speed of 3g.

Sent via Tapatalk with my Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000M running Ice Cream Sandwich 4.03 (CyanogenMod 9)
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Hm, I didn't get any file managers.. weird. I get 4G speeds here in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for all your hard work and keep it up! P.S. Hope you get 4G in Russia =)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That's quite strange. If you get a chance, check the zip file you downloaded and see if they're in there. Should be. HD should be in system/app I believe, and the other in Data/app.

Well, if you need one, let me know.
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
What are you getting speed wise (actual speeds)?

In Calgary, getting between 3 and 4 MBps Down, and 1 Up.

However, my a501 is unlocked and on Bell...
[Acer Iconia A500] yassero:
Is there a fix for the mic ?

Sent App from my A501 using XDA
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Most mic issues are hardware issues. Some tabs they work good, some not so good running the exact same software. Known issue on 500 and 501's. Sometimes a different Rom may appear to help, but usually not.

Best advice, is to not use a cover that covers the mic, and also to not make rubbing noises on the tab while using the mic as it can pick up residual noise.
[Acer Iconia A500] yassero:
I tend to agree with you although everwhere on the internet they say it is an issue related to ROMs.

Sent App from my A501 using XDA
[Acer Iconia A500] tiago.sa:
I had this rom installed on my a501 and tried to install some ROMs with ICS 4.0.3. However, I could not put the GPS to work, and this is one of the things I use most.

The strange thing is that I have installed several times this rom but I'm always locked or in the word ACER or in the boot screen (and I follow what is said in the first comment when we get the startup screen locked - in my case, gives the idea the Acer stays in cycle because the screen stays flashing) ...

I would like also to congratulate all the developers, it´s a wonderful work you do here.

Many thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
The ICS roms here are based on the A500 roms and kernels... They don't support GPS for the A501. Thor has GPS support on his ICS rom for the A501 but theres a couple extra steps to set it up, look around and you'll find where to go to get it if you're game...

You have to follow the sequence EXACTLY, if you do anything else it won't work.

It's funny that way...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, a lot of people think that, and to some point, they are partly correct. But one would think Acer would get it right after several permutations of release versions ;)

Case in point;

You take 10 bone stock 500 or 501 tabs. Install the same software, and 8 will have decent mic, and 2 won't. I've read where a person returned his tab 4 times till he got one with a decent mic.

Also seems, the a200 uses the same hardware, as the mic is hit and miss also. Hope they put a little bit better hardware in the 510 and 700 series. Would also help if they upgraded the rear shooter as well ;) The front shooter is ok for video chat, but the rear.... daaammmn...... The Mp isn't the concern, but the overall quality needs some improvement.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, for starters, if you are stuck at the "Acer" logo, I would guess the previous ICS rom installs still have some leftover code, or they may have corrupted some dev blks. Seems this is a common happening with these ICS builds. Multiple releases, patched bootloaders, unpatched bootloaders, etc. Almost sounds like a recipe for disaster.

One of the reasons why I am going to wait for the official release.

Which Recovery are you using? CWM or RA Recovery? With CWM, there is an option that will totally format your entire internal memory;

If you really want to remove EVERYTHING in Internal Memory, at this point, go to Backup and Restore. Select "Toggle backup and restore of internal storage (/data/media). Enable this setting by selecting it. By default, it is disabled. Then proceed to the formatting steps. This will format the Entire Internal Memory when you proceed.

All your Ext SD Card info should remain intact. (but it's always wise to back it up to your PC on occassion)

I use RA Recovery. Seems best suited to me.

Note that my 2 time install procedure is when they startup is stuck at the Boot-animation, and not being stuck at the Acer logo. If you are stuck at the Acer Logo, I'll point the finger at leftover ICS code, or corrupted data that didn't get wiped.
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Hello,

Thanks a lot for this ROM, it's definetly the best I've ever tried on my Iconia Tab A501.

However, I have met that bug, it's the only one, but it's extremely annoying: when the screen is turned off for a while and then turned on again, the tablet keeps laggy for several tens of seconds, and sometimes several minutes. Then it becomes fluid again. Is there anyway to fix this?

Sorry if that problem has already been mentioned because I didn't have time to read much of the topic. :cool:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, the problem has never been mentioned, nor have I myself experienced it before, at least not with this particular rom. The only time I had a similar issue, was when I was running some scripts out of the init.d folder (so called tweaks, like wifi, gps, internet, dalvik etc). But they were never included in the Rom, and after deleting them from my own tab, things smoothed out.

Soooo... with that said, will have to ask a couple of questions.

Any strange utility software running? (task managers, battery monitors, cache cleaners, etc).

What is your current CPU speed? Have you messed with the UV or OV? Usually the stock settings are good enough, but voltage tweaks should only be done in increments of 25mv at a time.
[Acer Iconia A500] felix1234:
Thanks for this rom, it's smooth and stable. There's one thing, the boot animation is quite...unsettling? With all those arms... Never mind, that's something that can be easily changed.:)
[Acer Iconia A500] RiceDie:
It will grow on you! Look at the Honey Comb pattern looks clean.

It looks kinda glamorous to me! Or maybe because it carries Alexandra's name :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks!

Would it look better or less spooky if I changed the "bee" for some "boobies"?

But yeah,,,, spooky animation... I like it ;)

again, thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Thanks for your answer.

No I don't have any of those apps you're talking about, I know they're no good.

And for the OC/UV, I use SetCPU for this, I think it handles the proportions correctly...

Edit: second little bug met meanwhile... sometimes, when I turn the screen off, it turns on again several times. I have a doubt that this is related to the ROM since nobody else reported those two bugs, but...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I use SetCpu on my desire, as I like using the OC/UC profiles, especially when away from the charger for a couple days. System Tuner Pro for the 501 tho. I mess around a whole lot more on it with apps and such, and use the extra features quite often.

As with the occasional waking for a few seconds, I have seen this on mine with different version Roms, including Alex III. Usually, when I plug it in the charger, and it goes to sleep. It'll wake a minute later, then go back to sleep. Not exactly sure why and it doesn't do it often. Could be something with Wifi as it's set to never disconnect. As long as the screen stays off, I don't worry about it much.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
The waking and sleeping bit did that on stock too, so I don't care if it happens on other roms...
[Acer Iconia A500] iza:
backtrack 5

Hi MD,

I'm still waiting for your next update... cus i'm a bit jealous about the leak of a500 ics :D

btw,

I can not get the backtrack 5 arm to run in your firmware. any suggestion?

thx.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I'm not too awful jealous of the ICS leaks. ;) Until Acer releases a solid version of ICS instead of several "leaked" versions, I am content to run 3.2.1 (less issues) ;)

Never messed with Backtrack. But I checked their site. Maybe when I get a chance, I'll take a look at it. Right now, too much time with new baby and work. Looks like it's some sort of security software.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] mrsimmy:
Hi MD!

I'm sorry but I'm a novice with A501... how can I install this rom starting from original HC 3.2 ?

Thanks!