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[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey! No problem! But, it's after 2300 here in moscow, but I will get you started.

1. Keep in mind the root process for 3.2 will delete all your stuff on internal memory. So if you need to make copies of any data you wish to keep, you should do it, preferably to your SD card. You can use Titanium backup if you wish. If you're not worried about any photos and such, then go here;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1307539

2. Now, TimmyDeans method will install a stock rooted 3.2, but, it is for the a500, which means you will not have internal3g. So you will have to use Wifi. He put documents in the zip file you download, so unzip it and read them. They are really quite good, so you shouldn't have a problem.

3. After you get the tab booted up, and get Wifi, you will need to download AcerRecovery from the market. Now, the author, is in the process of changing this, so I am not sure what recovery versions are available. If you have the choice between CWM and RA recovery, choose RA. I like it better for my rom.

If RA is not availble, then install CWM. After it is finished, then you can reboot the tab.

Now, at this point, you need to do some things. On your PC, download;

a. My rom.zip

b. If you could not choose RA from the Acer Installer, then download this.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22392691&postcount=104

Copy them to your external SD card. DO NOT put them in a folder, just copy them there.

c. To boot to recovery, power off the tablet.

d. Then, hold your Vol- button, then press and hold PWR. Hold both till you see text in the upper right corner. Then release.

it should boot to recovery.

e. Now, in recovery, select "install zip from SD"

choose the RA Recovery zip

after install, reboot the tablet.

f. Shut down, then reboot to recovery as in step c

g. At this point, refer to the install instructions of the rom using RA Recovery, and do the wipes as in the instructions.. Then, after you did this, select "install zip from SD" only this time, select the Rom.

Note you may have to do this twice if you get the animation loop. Refer to the instructions.

Note, Do not use the touch buttons too fast. They are wonky. Go slow. Manual navigation is done with the vol buttons, and Pwr to select.

Do me a favor, DO NOT install any of the ICS Beta roms. They are not for the 501.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Keep in mind, I am off to bed, so any more questions will have to wait till tomorrow., hopefully some of the other users can answer, or send them a pm. Am sure they will help you out.

You can send a pm to ATGadmin. or goto our site at androidtabletgeeks.com
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Any news about the "slowness after waking up from a long sleep" problem? Are you investigating it or not? :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
You can only investigate what you can see and I believe MD hasn't experienced this problem. I haven't either...

Trying to troubleshoot something you can't see is like trying to explain across the phone how to program a pc to a complete noob - it's possible but not without significant hairloss and almost having a stroke from the high blood pressure...;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Hmm, you're right. From a specialist friend's point of vue, this could be due to the number of widgets I have on my desktops... :D

Yet I don't remember having had this problem with the prior ROMs I tried, I'm gonna check this.

Oh, by the way, I just remembered that I never used GO Launcher HD with other ROMs either... which meaaaaaaaaaans... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, too much stuff running all the time will effect performance. Especially if they try to do all their updates and such at the same time ;)

Only issue I can ever recall seeing, is an inactive display after the tab was asleep for about 4 days or so. But only saw it once, so not really concerned about it too much. Really haven't had any issues since I did my last install about a couple months ago.
[Acer Iconia A500] mrsimmy:
well... everythings worked fine!

Only a problem finding CPUID but I solved with usbdeview!

Thanks! 3g and GPS are on!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Look in the folder of timmyDeans tool, in the folder USBTools. You will see a couple of files called USBview. Run the appropriate one for your PC, and with the tab connected, it should give you your UID number ;)

Also, make sure you turn USB Debugging on in your system settings. Applications/Development
[Acer Iconia A500] mrsimmy:
I found it... and solved my problem. I've edited my post but maybe you wrote before changes. Thanks... my tab works very fine now!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Great!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] yassero:
Why doesn't the market here allow me to rate apps & write comments ?

Sent App from my A501 using XDA
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Not sure. I just rated an app last week or so and it worked fine for me. You using the "Market Play" app? Or an older version.

As it sounds like a market issue.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Hey Moscow, have you had a play with the A501 ICS sources as yet?

I know Thor's rom has the 3G up and running with some teething problems. And before this degenerates into a Thor bashing, I was only mentioning it.

Looking forward to Moscow's A501 rom with working 3G...

Cheers mate, hope the new baby isn't getting you too tired. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
What do you think Mate? ;)

As with the 501 Source build:

I put together a recovery install using HC bootloader (on androidtabletgeeks.com) of course the same issues as with the leaked 500. No RW permissions in system (unless you use adb), and today I noticed a couple of "sleep of death". Actually 1, as I caught the other just on the verge. Superuser works as with terminal and busy box. But same deal. We'll need a patched version of the 501 boot.img. And no, I know very little about kernels. And seeing the kernel guys fixed the issues with the leaked 500 rom, I think they have moved on to other projects.

I didn't install the ICS bootloader. Too much of a pain right now, as my tab is still my daily driver. I posted my findings on both threads.

GPS you have to run an adb command to get it running. Not sure what the deal is with that, but it works. But horrible accuracy. Shows about 100m from where you should be.

The rest of it, seems to be running ok.

One little note, I can't get Data or Data/app to install. Not sure WTF is up with that. My guess, is that "my" data install, is getting overwritten during some portion, as Market Play when the tab boots, is located in Data/app.

Also, 3g loses signal every now and then. For about 20 seconds. Then comes back. . Also, Wifi and 3g run at the same time, which costs battery power.

Thor's ICS rom.

Same issue with 3g. Just loses it for a minute, then comes back. Also, GPS takes about 5-10 minutes to get a lock. Didn't check for accuracy. And the killer, is because he has his own OC/UV kernel, you get the 501 3g freeze and sleep of death. Not enough voltage going to the system board. Happened 3 times in just a few hours.

And yes, little alexandra keeps me very busy, and leave little time to play ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] mrsimmy:
I hope your little Alexandra will like to play with your tablet... so you'll be happy to make new roms for it.... so Alexandra will play with ICS and we too.

I'm sorry for my English, but I hope you'll understand me.

P.S. Thanks for this rom... it is very stable and fast!
[Acer Iconia A500] fdadda:
hi Moscow following you suggest i have installed alexandra III on my a501.

it is very fantastic , fast and the battery life it is very good.

i hope in other your roms for a501 for the future
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey! Thanks for the comments!

Little Alex is an android girl. Might have to get her an HTC One X soon ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks!

Working on some ICS, but it will be awhile. Hope to have something in a couple of weeks or so. I hope. ;) Have to work past the kernel and bootloader issue first.
[Acer Iconia A500] fdadda:
great;);)
[Acer Iconia A500] albiGib:
I cannot get cwm v5.0.0.0 to read my sd card, where the zip file is to flash this. Help please?
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
Guys I got this tab for my 13 year old nephew, so I want to root and then flash this rom. What is the best and easiest method do you guys recommend for rooting? I am quite versed in the Samsung rooting and flashing community. So any help would be appreciated as I do not wan to brick this unit for him...he paid for it all by himself!!!:eek: and thanks!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
This is a CWM problem. Not a Rom problem.

I would advise you post the problem in the Q&A forum. You will get better help there.

You can try to format your Ext SD Card from your PC, to Fat32. Make sure you copy your files to a folder on your PC, then Format, copy your file back. With the tablet OFF, insert your SD Card, start tablet. See if it reads the card.

Also, Rom.zip files should be copied directly to the SD card. Do not place them in folders.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, this will depend on which version of HC you currently have (Settings/About Tablet) If you have 3.1, then it's pretty simple. If you have 3.2, it becomes a little more difficult. You can get rooting steps from these 2 threads;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 (use method 2) This installs a very unstable rom, but only to allow you to run Iconiaroot.apk and get AcerRecovery from the market. Then you can flash a rom for the 501.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1307539 This method I like as Timmy Dean puts all things you need into the package. To get your UID number, look in the tools folder. This installs a rooted 3.2 rom, but for the 500. No problem. Then get AcerRecovery from the market, install RA or CWM recovery. Then install your rom.
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
Thanks, I have downloaded the Dean file will look at read some more and then start the process with my nephew!!! They start young these days!!! Lol!

So one point I need clarification on....

Can either flash your rom? I am for familiar with cwm, where can I get that, or is that in your rom and I use acer recovery for the first flash??
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Indeed they do!

He has some pdf and Doc file inside the zip. Read it a few times. I think most people mess up when knowing when to connect their USB cable!

Oh, make sure you turn USB Debugging to On (Settings/Applications/Development) or the process may not work.

Any problems, I am in moscow time, and no work today! :D

Just remember, after Timmy Deans tool finishes, and you get your recovery (I understand his new version installs it), make sure you do a Recovery backup before flashing any roms ;)

Also, that UID number it generates? Write that thing down, and keep it in a safe location you remember. Might come in handy one day.
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
More questions, what is the button sequence to get into recovery the the A501 tablet? Also after it is rooted does an app like root keeper work for this tablet? I have used that app when I had my transformer prime and it kept the root perfectly on a few ota updates.....then I returned the prime for very very poor wi-fi...another story!!! Lol thanks for all your help.

Okay just looked at acer recovery in the marketplace or should I be politically correct and say Google Play store...nifty app, seems like it is similar to chainfire`s cwm in the Galaxy S2 community. I will use that and also have the cwm as a back up....
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
The sequence for booting into CWM or RA Recovery,is Tablet off.

Press and hold Vol- then PWR, until you see text in the upper left display, then you can release both.

Navigation can be done by either Vol - & +, with PWR to select, or, in the newer recoveries, the touch screen buttons (go slow with these, and make sure of what you select).

Root will stay with the tablet, untill you run a stock rom. So no issues normally.

This Rom does not get OTA updates. Usually OTA will mess up custom roms. This rom uses the ONLY current 3.2.1 version. So the only update, would be ICS, and you can always check XDA for that.

Remember, this rom has a somewhat unique install, and you may be required to install it twice. Follow the instructions, and some of the posts other CWM users made. Personally I prefer RA Recovery, as there are less steps involved when compared to CWM. But either one will work.

If you get animation loop (black flashes during animation) then you need to run the install again. Nobody has been able to figure out why this particular build does this. And as it's the only 3.2.1 official Acer rom, there is nothing to compare it to. Be patient with it. ;) I believe, it was a stepping stone for Acer's upgrade to ICS in the future. Long story...

Yeah, I read about the wifi with the TF. Saw lots of physical mods to get it working properly. Some look like a martian spaceship!
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
How do I downgrade the cwm? I just got a bootloop after flashing AIII. I've read that I need to downgrade the recovery to 1.3.4 I suppose. The other problem is that if I succesfully downgrade, I will be unable to fully format the system, as mount data/media appeared in 1.6 of the recovery. Solution?

Sent from A501
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Read my OP. With this rom 3.2.1, if you get "animation loop", go right back to CWM do the 3 wipes only, and reinstall rom. Then it will be good.

"If you get stuck at the Boot-Animation, just reboot to recovery, wipe "data, dalvik, system and cache" then Install again. It seems Acer, changed some things for the 3.2.1 501 install. You do not need to format anything."
[Acer Iconia A500] Tommmii:
before I jump on the bandwagon, there's no way to upgrade from the excellent but superseded Alexandra II to Alexandra III , keeping settings and apps intact ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Sorry, but's a different framework and systemUI, and a couple other things.

It's the only 3.2.1 put out so far for the 501.

Best to make sure google is keeping track of your apps. And make sure you read the install notes. Acer changed something in this build as far as installing. And it has a little "oddity". if you get stuck at the boot-animation, just go back to recovery, do only the wipes, and install again and you'll be fine.
[Acer Iconia A500] Tommmii:
Shouldn't that be :

Because, in my case, CWM doesn't have a wipe system.
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Switched from ur Alexandra II yesterday, and everything is OK as usual :)

G8 work, thank you for your hardwork.
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
So this is what I've done. I flashed Alexandra II which went very well (I managed to use it for one hour), after that I went to CWM (1.6) and only wiped data,dalvik,system,cache". Then Install zip from SD card and reboot. Result? Bootloop :(
[Acer Iconia A500] Tommmii:
I installed earlier today, also got in the bootloop, but the steps from OP saved my @ss.

First did make a mistake, I formatted system, which caused the loop again. Then I only wiped data and dalvik and cache. End of bootloop.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
The issue with 3.2.1, is that acer changed something in their install scripts. At least from what I can tell.

It's rooted and busyboxed the same way as Alex II. Bootload blob removed, etc.

I saw what was going on after updating to the RA Recovery. After doing formats with RA Recovery, I would install Alex III, and bootloop at the animation.

Went back into recovery, and my system and cache was changed from EXT3 to EXT4. Say what??? With cache, it ain't that important for the most part.

Ok, set it back to 4, and it did it again. Ok, fine, you want it there, so be it.

Just did some normal wipes, and shazzam. Works fine. I've flashed about 40 times with this rom, and it does the same every time.

Not sure what the issue is with 3.2.1. Maybe that explains why Acer hasn't released any other Com_Gens for the 501. So I really don't have anything to compare with, as nobody is doing anything for the 501. And there's only 1 official build for it. The TMPL.

So sorry for the extra steps.

Oh, Battery mod's are coming soon. Will post at the end of the OP.
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
One more flash of Alexandra II, one more wipe (data,dalvik,cache,battery), and one more bootloop for me after flashing Alexandra III. Is there any way to downgrade 1.6 CWM, as supposely this is the major issue. Any links to earlier versions of CWM appriciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] Tommmii:
just to make sure : when you get in bootloop, then go to CMW, do 3 wipes (data, cache and dalvik), then reinstall Alexandra III, then reboot.

So, no formats, nothing else, just as per above... and you still get bootloop????
[Acer Iconia A500] v11lemans:
Hi MD

i have a special request. Could You provide a flashable zip for the stock kernel? Not the ROM just the stock kernel.

I have some random re-boot with custom kernel and i would like to try the stock kernel and investigate a litle bit.

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
All versions of Thor's CWM are at Thor's personal site. tegraowners.
[Acer Iconia A500] Edenprime:
Exactly as you mentioned it.Nothing more, nothing else. I'll try installing Recovery from the market's Acer Recovery Installer, I believe there was 1.3.4.

Update: So I flashed the 1.3.4 recovery from Acer Recovery Installer and...same :/ bootloop :( Alexandra II flashes flawlessly, and I cannot get Alexandra II to work :( maybe because of the gps zip I flashed to get better GPS? I didn't flash anything else. I can setup Alexandra II but not III
[Acer Iconia A500] Tommmii:
Last-ditch possibility : perhaps your download was corrupt? Redownload & try again?
[Acer Iconia A500] cosimo66:
Because it remains indefinitely on startup on boot, I did everything that we wrote in the first post,makes it just me?:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] freccia:
for all on bootloop

i had your same problem...try try try try and retry again with reinstall rom only after data/cache/dalvik wipe...finally it'll work!:p
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I think there a stock kernel already listed in the forums somebody posted the other day. Haven't tried it though. Check his post.

If not, you'll have to wait till after I finish work.

No other reported kernel issues with Alex II or III as they use the same villain 3.4+ kernel. Usually random re-boots happen when using max OC speed. I run mine mostly at 1500, sometimes 1600.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Are you using RA Recovery? Or Thor's CWM?

With RA Recovery, try this.

1st time install.

Data/factory reset.

Wipe Data

Cache

Dalvak

Android secure

System

Then install rom

(if ani-loop, go right back to RA Recovery)

wipe only

Wipe Data

Cache

Dalvak

Android secure

System

Install Rom

IF Thors CWM

Wipe

Data

Cache

Dalvak

then goto

Mounts and storage;

1. Format System

2. Format Cache

3. Format Dalvik

4. Format Flexrom

(install rom)

(If ani-loop, go right back into recovery)

Wipe only

Data

Cache

Dalvak

Install rom

Should boot.

You will know the animation loop right away, as you will see black flashes about every 4 seconds after animation starts. So don't waste time, just PWR off, Boot to recovery, and do process 2.

I run RA Recovery now. So if I missed a step in the CWM recovery, you CWM users need to let me know :D It's possible maybe you don't have to do "all" of the wipes the second time around. Just 1 or 2. When I get a chance, if need be, I'll flash back to CWM and document it again.
[Acer Iconia A500] freccia:
After few tries it worked
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
Yah it was quite an ordeal, bottom line Assus gave me my money back...I could not justify a $500.00 cdn for a tablet that when you stream using wi-fi and turn on BT the streaming stops cause the wi-fi was so poor. Did not make any sense to me. I think I might just pick up this tablet as I can get one for a very very good price.

Thanks for all your help, going to get the nephew to read about what we are going to embark on and flash away!!!! ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, any problems, or questions, let me know!
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
If on HC3.2 would suggest downloading iconia root and acer recovery installer BEFORE downgrading the tablet, its impossible after installing the unstable 3.0.1 rom to go to play store... You will keep them and then all you need to do is run them, iconia root 1st then acer installer.

Hope you read this in time & good luck....:D
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
I think I will try this one first....

Will do this later in the week, already downloaded!!!!;)
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
Moscow Desire correct me if I am wrong but I do not really need to the back door tool if I flash your rom as that is really used as a root keeper? Also in timmy deans tool is not root and su and busy box automatically flashed ? I think so please advise, and thanks again to everybody who have helped me!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
No, you don't need the "back door" method, or anything else for that matter. Considering you are going to flash a 501 rom, you can ignore it. Root and busy box should be installed automatically. Again, this is moot, as you will flash a pre-rooted and BB 501 rom.
[Acer Iconia A500] |DM|:
ICS from A501 is here :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1604927

I'm waiting for your ROM sir :D
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Dm it was just leaked. Give him some time. It takes time to do this work.

Besides I believe he's sleeping now (being in Moscow) and there is a newborn still too.
[Acer Iconia A500] |DM|:
ahaha I Know I Know XD... It's a happy post for leak lol
[Acer Iconia A500] ordio:
Haha i hear you there...

Definitely looking forward to ICS on the a501... already enjoying it on my Galaxy S (ICSSGS w/devil), and my Galaxy Tab (CM9)...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey guys! Good things in the morning I see! :D

Too bad it didn't come yesterday, I had the day off, and now I must work all day today! :mad:

Well, expect a flashable by the weekend. If you can wait that long! (or somebody else does it first!

But just remember, with the 500, they couldn't get /system RW permissions without getting the boot.img hacked by drellisdee. So I expect the same here as well. And no way of knowing how long it will take.

That is, if you all want to keep the HC bootloader. Personally, there comes a time where we just shouldn't extend certain platforms. I would rather not get into the boot.img/bootloader switching and keep it to just one setup.

So you folks may have to just upgrade to the ICS bootloader ;) Hopefully I can install this tonight. Am curious to see how it compares to the CM9 version that I tested on.
[Acer Iconia A500] caanda45:
Hey guys trying to run the root and the test does not give me a serial number??? Any ideas?

Okay rooted but having the boot loop after installation. Re flashed more than once and still looping???? Did a factory re-set still looping? Any ideas?

Finally worked, I have no idea why it all of sudden took...btw way faster my nephew is very very happy!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
factory reset(wipe data)

wipe cache

wipe dalvik cache

install rom

reboot.

Must do in this order, haven't had any problems as long as these steps are taken in this order, do ANYTHING else in between means bootloops...

Will take a little while on first boot, Don't panic and reset...

Good luck...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Great! Yes, Ultramag knows this from pretty good :D so if I'm not around, he and the others can give you a hand if you have any questions.

Glad your nephew is happy. Just be careful with the OC/UV. Keep it at 1500mhz for great stability, and don't go messing with the voltages ;);) 1200 is a good balance for power and battery. Messing with voltages can get you into trouble really quick if you don't know what you're doing.

Also, boot to recovery and make a system/nandroid recovery backup if you haven't done so already.

Enjoy!