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[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Is it possible for you to build in an unlock feature for SIM unlock.

The ICS ROM from Team Hacksung for the i9000/Vibrant/Captivate come this way. They don't mention it but I pop in different SIM cards and they work.

So it was just a thought if there is something that can be done.

HTC overwrites the Data info when you put the phone in Diagnostic mode.

Someone found that info to wipe that area that contains the carriers info so they wipe it back to stock therefore it's unlocked. If you search XDA HTC Sensation Unlock it will show up first.

Yes, Samsung is ODIN but it WORKS. I have flashed over 100 phones and tablets and never an issue with it. It seems straight forward to use.

Hell, you place the CWM rom on your phone sd then use ODIN to flash a new kernel with CWM and done. Reboot it may convert to EXT4 then you pick the ROM from CWM and done, 2 steps but some ppl have 10 steps for what I learned can be done in 2:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I'm not exactly sure where Acer keeps the carrier info for ATT and Rogers. My guess would be a separate chip on the mainboard, and not on internal memory.

I also remember, there is an ATT Rom, that used to be on Vach's site, that was shown as (used to sim-unlock). Not sure exactly what that was all about, but I believe the rom is no longer there.
[Acer Iconia A500] imaulana:
bootloader v4 bug?

hello, MD.

i already install alexandra 3d with V3 bootloader and wakelock. everything when fine and smooth. and when i see there's bootloader v4, i flash it in to my A501. since then, sometime my A501 can not go online (no internet connection), altough the GSM signal is full. i check the Data setting, it's set ON. so, i'm curious is this because the v4 bootloader?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Shouldn't be. I use the version 4 and have no issues. Are you sure you flashed the correct version for the 501? there are for the 500 and 501, although I am not sure if there's a difference, but possibly.

If not, I attached the one I use to this post. It's in a .bin format, and I usually toss it in the same folder with the blackthund3r exe application.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] thevilish:
@MD: Is there any difference with performance between BL V3 and V4?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Not that I am aware of. I still get 3000 in quad with either bootloader. I believe the only difference was ability to change boot display images.

Do you see some difference? As I haven't noticed any.
[Acer Iconia A500] thevilish:
I'm asking because I'm wondering if it is good idea to flash new bl... I'm not gonna touch my bl then.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, you might want to hold off until all the bootloader things are finished ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
@MD

Would this work for the Acer?

It is an SIM unlock script for the Samsung.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22380345&postcount=1872
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I have absolutely no idea if it would or wouldn't. I don't have a sim-locked tab to try it out. Also it's for a galaxy tab, and I would think their method might be different from Acer.

It wouldn't take a whole lot for me to blend it into a test rom. Both kernels on Alex III and Alex IV can run scripts from init.d. I'd more or less just have to set permissions.

And it wouldn't harm anything on the tab. It would either work, not work, or just look at you silly ;)

Any test pigs out there?
[Acer Iconia A500] imaulana:
Widget flickering

Hello again,MD.

Where is everybody? Why this thread is so quiet? I believe you are preparing for the next release of the great Alexandra ROM.

I just want to report a bug. I have Alexandra IV 3d, with V6 bootloader, wakelock is active. Yesterday when i'm finished browsing with Opera Mini and i close the Opera, suddenly all my widget is flickering. I try to click one of the widget, it keeps flickering.

I open the Application Menu, there's no icons, it all black. I have to restart my A501, and it good again.

I have this bug twice, yesterday. I don't know if anybody have the same experience like me. But overall this ROM still rocks.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
+1 to this, can see background, widgets still there but invisible... Click on area where widget is will launch app...

Needs reboot to fix...

Don't mind though, it is only occasional bug.... Still a bloody good rom... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Havent seen that one yet.:eek:

Most problem I have had recently, is Maps. Had to uninstall the updated maps for some reason yesterday. Kept FC when under 3g. Everything else seems to be normal.

(Acer where's our next update?????)

I did read a thread about the wallpaper going black when running the app "Gestures Lite" the other day on a 500.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Generally it seems to happen, for me, after I pause a video for a little while then start again or use the home key. The screen flickers then when you open another app it works ok but go back to home screen and all you see is your lovely wallpaper ( I mean the picture of your lovely "wife":p). Widgets are still there, if you press on a widget an app will open but they are just not visible. the only thing to do is to reset tab...

I use Apex launcher with beautiful widgets live wallpaper running. It might have something to do with the live wallpaper or possibly Apex launcher. We'd need to hear from any others who are experiencing this problem.

Simple restart fixes the problem for a while...:D
[Acer Iconia A500] HooeyBooey:
i discovered that the issue with my accelerometer rotation is not with the rom, its with the bootloaders. I went back to Alexandra III, didn't flash HC bootloaders, and i still have no rotatio.
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
I thought Acer already started rolling out ICS.

Did they stop their official rollout?

Did anyone here get the Acer update?
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Not for A501... Besides, did you think THAT would stop developement of new roms?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Acer's rollout for the 500 lasted about 2 or 3 days. And... it wasn't pretty.

Last I heard, they were going to continue for the 500 on the 27th, which is about when they were going to start rolling the 501.

But, it remains to be seen just exactly when. What they say, and what actually happens are always 2 different things.

But, who ever gets it first, I would hope you do a system dump, and post the zip where we can get it. Will save a whole lot of time. (boot.img appreciated also)
[Acer Iconia A500] jeromekobriger:
Screen distortion

Anybody else getting screen distortion? It almost looks like an old analog tv that's out of sync. Not always though, if I open my apps it goes away, same thing when playing video. It's only on the main screen and in recovery.
[Acer Iconia A500] dr mcknight:
What were the problems ? My step mom has a500 she got update and works flawless.
[Acer Iconia A500] gfinockio:
May 27th?
[Acer Iconia A500] lifeofcoding:
I have had this happen on almost every ics rom in this forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That's always been an issue in CWM recovery since HC. Sort of flickers, then a very brief scrambled screen. Usually when it first starts up.

Haven't noticed an issue in the OS though. However, 500 users with an HC bootloader and patched kernel get this sometimes.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Majority seemed to be stuck at acer screen on boot, no rotation lock, to a general failed update process.
[Acer Iconia A500] jeromekobriger:
While it's not exactly all the time, I'd say it's 80 percent of the time my screen is scrambled. I hate to go back to Honeycomb, but unless anybody's got any suggestions, my tablet's just about useless with the ICS bootloaders.

I did try different bootloaders too, including the new multi-bootloader. What a nightmare that was, it disabled my touchscreen and APX mode. Took me about two hours before I figured out to plug in a mouse or keyboard. Flashing back to the straight ICS bootloader re-enabled the touchscreen and APX.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
To be honest, I still run the ver4 bootloader. I have yet to have any of the issues a lot of people have described. I don't have a need to run dual boot. And if something works, why should I change. I have no inclination to run Linux. And booting from a different ICS kernel or image, well, it just opens up more issues.

Having to plug in a mouse?? Does it work? Heck, never even thought about it.

I don't know why I don;t have these issues. I run the same Alex IV rom, ver4 bootloader. Same kernel, same OS. I don't have "God" privlidges, I dont get code from God either. Only difference, is that I install all my apps fresh, and refuse to use some Backup app like TU or similar. Why do I want to restore an HC app on ICS?

More than half the issues, result from steps taken, because folks want to find short-cuts. To find an easier way. Can't fault that. But usually, it results in strange issues. Issues most are not accustomed with.

AKA, they're smarter than the folks who put it together.

Oh... I also totally wipe my tablet when I test.

I don't run 3rd party launchers. Had enough of that rodeo awhile back. Yeah, SPB is uber cool. Probably the best eye candy launcher on the net. And yeah, other launchers have some great features also. But, they are not geared for ICS tablets.

Just because Market lets you download, doesn't mean it works.

Also remember, this is BETA. Leaked release. Again, for those who have issues understanding... BETA. And Beta means issues.

Does it make for a good daily driver? In my opinion, yes. Could it be better, of course it can.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
And not to sound like some flippant "a-hole". Believe me, I don't like these issues also. I just wish I had an answer.

But some of the issues, are strange.

If I could replicate them, maybe I could have an answer. One of the things rom dev's, well, we just can't.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Let me advise something. Try a full format of the system.

By that, I mean after you do your wipes. Go to Backup and Restore, and "toggle Data/Media".

Then go to Formats, and format Data, system, cach'es flexrom and SD Card.

This will remove "EVERYTHING" you have on internal memory. Then install the rom again.

Note: I do not trust the "SD CARD" option, so best to back up your ext sd card also. Also copy anything you have on internal memory also.

Then install the rom. play with it, download apps fresh.
[Acer Iconia A500] jeromekobriger:
You're right, and I completely agree. I know it's all at my own risk of course, and I certainly don't place blame anywhere but myself. I didn't deviate from the steps provided from the beginning, at least not until the issues began cropping up. Then I figured I'd try the different bootloaders.

I don't like to install different launchers, same as you. I feel that it clutters up the tablet.

Thanks for the steps to try, I'll give them a shot tonight.

As for the mouse, it definitely worked. It was a little wonky to use, you don't use the scroll wheel, you actually move the mouse (without a pointer) to go through the menus in recovery, then left click to select an option. I overshot my menu option more than I actually hit it, but it worked out.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah Mate, try my advice. Believe me, if I think it's not for me, then no sense doing it. ;)

And I believe in Full Wipes. Especially if you're messing with kernels. Man, this is one way to totally get some "fubarred" results. ICS is strange with kernels. Usually, I wipe dalvik before installing a kernel.Bit, with ICS if you wanna keep the acer ring, you can;t.

With kernels, I install full build. No other way around it. Throw a kernel in there, with just a cache wipe, and you're asking for trouble.

Ehhhh.... just some advice from an old guy.

Keep it clean. That's my motto....
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
+1 I manually install apps also. There are too many variables when you are restoring apps to a different ROM and from one OS to another.

What would be cool is if we had a multi apps installer so you just pick the apps you want and it installs them all without asking you to OPEN or press DONE for each one. This is a good site for what I am suggesting.

http://ninite.com/

I will say that Go Launcher works well with ICS. I have it on different builds and on different devices. Try it out.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Every time I get a few minutes, I have been working on an Aroma installer to do just that; But family is first.

I had to sideline it for a bit. Aroma installer works good, but it needs SD card space. Like 3 times as much space. And the download.... well....
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
MD we held a secret vote and well you lost. Your family is now 3rd.

So get back to cooking.:D
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
droiduzr2, MD's wife held a secret vote too (and she's closer, has a rolling pin and just had a baby), you loose..... :p:D
[Acer Iconia A500] jeromekobriger:
I appreciate the help. Unfortunately, no go. I wiped this thing down to clean, even installed a new blank external sd card (well, not entirely blank, it had the Alexandra IV ROM on it so I could install from recovery) on top of doing everything you suggested, and no go. I tried all of the bootloaders for the A501 from this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 and it didn't really change anything. I don't think it's at the hardware level, because opening up my apps drawer or certain apps stops the scramble immediately, but then it comes back as soon as I close the apps drawer. I get the same scramble in recovery, bootloader, and APX mode.

I just now flashed the HC bootloader, and it seems a little better (at least, the scramble is cutting in and out now, it's not just scrambled all the time.)

Could it be because these are v6 bootloaders? I know the OPsays to use v3, but those seem to be long gone, nowhere to be found.

Edit: I think it just got a little more interesting...I've been running the HC bootloaders for a little bit now, and the scramble only seems to happen when I have the settings, browser, or video. The main screen and lock screen are no longer scrambled. I think I'm definitely leaning towards a bootloader issue, can anybody recommend the proper bootloader?
[Acer Iconia A500] jeromekobriger:
One more edit, BTW: Moscow, fantastic job on this ROM. I've been loading Android ROM's since way back when the AT&T tilt first came out, and this is by far the fastest and smoothest ROM I've ever installed on any device. Just wanted to let you know that the effort is very much appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks for the kudo's!

But back to bootloaders and your issue. Anything is possible. Especially with this Beta release. If you don't mind running it, I'll see if I can put some special build together. Use a different kernel just to see if it changes. At least that way we can narrow down the issue a little.

It'll be sometime today or tomorrow though. We'll do a couple of easy things first like a kernel change. It's quite possible the Beta kernel is a bit flakey with some tablets. Although the 500 and 501 share pretty much the exact same hardware (minus the ericcson GPS and the 3g radio), there could be an issue with revision numbers for key components. As least in theory.

In the meantime, there are a couple of beta roms you can install just to test.

1. The 501 Transformer port (has some things not working on it, but is pretty stable otherwise). At least the Wifi works on it. You could install it real quick to check the graphics. (3g, USB and SD Card don't work)

2. The 501 CM9 rom. Might find it in the second page of the dev section. It's flakey with the 3g.

At least you can check graphics and see if that stuff goes away. Both require ICS Bootloader. Just run Ver4. It's what I use.
[Acer Iconia A500] yassero:
I am running HC Alexandra III

- what are the differences between HC & ICS ?

- Is it worth the hassle of going through setting up the ICS bootloader, which I see as complex according to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 ??
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Hi all,

Today I encountered the 3G drop even with Wake Lock, when trying to enable 3G (it looks like normal with H icon, full signal bar with red X icon) but it not work, retried abt 3 times then it dropped. Rebooted and 3G fine. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Ehhhh..... not so complex really. Once you do it, it's really pretty simple. Or if you're like me, and fubar the tab (then I had no choice). Needless to say, the wife was on the phone telling my friends the great Russian God of Android bricked his tab!!! Of course by the time she finished, I had already un-bricked it :D

The question is this. Is your tab a critical part of your weekly needs? Reason is, the current "leaked beta" has an issue with 3g dropping, forcing a re-boot to get it going again. Or you use WakeLock, which keeps it alive at a price of about 25% battery power. For myself, I can deal with re-boots. Yeah it's annoying, but hey, it's the price we pay for dealing with all the beta tests. Most of us have android phones anyhow, so if an important e-mail comes in, or a facebook status update :rolleyes:, we can always boot the tab to make reading easier.

And there is the isolated issues. Right now, I think I am only dealing with 1 (graphics issue) on 1 tablet. Of course this can happen with any OS.

So it brings us to this. At some point in the near future, you WILL be on ICS. Whether by choice, or by update. The question is, do you want to wait till current procedures get thrown back several pages in XDA? Or do you want to do it while everybody is here to help? That's the question.

My advice to you, is that if you have reservations about upgrading right now, then wait till we get a good solid build of ICS that fixes the 3g issue. Then you won't have regrets. So you may want to hold off a week or so, and see if Acer dumps a new build.

A lot of folks have done an immense amount of work, to make the current things good for us tablet owners, both for 100, 200, 500 and 501. We have full root kernels, OC kernels, and now Fastboot and dual boot bootloaders. Fastboot on the Iconia was unheard of before 3 or 4 weeks ago. We have a lot of tools and guides written to make things easier. Although they may be a bit too technical or too many methods. As always, we work on making things easier. (I used to write software tech manuals, maybe I should write some things).

I personally like ICS. A lot smoother, although Alex III was pretty smooth. But I will always put the latest when possible, and I don't mind bricking tabs :D:D:D. It's a challenge. Besides, the worst that could happen, I have an excuse to get a Transformer Infinity :D:D:D:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
You know, I have heard of this on other ICS devices. And I mean phones, not tablets. So it seems to be ICS across all the device platform when using 3g. But not a lot. Just a few.

Froyo had a lot of issues, then Gingerbread fixed most of them. So hopefully we get some *&%&^$^#^& updates soon. (anybody remember HC 3.0.1? :eek:)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Nope, my tab came 3.2... Fun rooting that little bastard...;):p
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
@MD

Why do you not like the Facebook?

The KGB are kicking themselves for not thinking of it:D:D:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Ahh... it's not that I hate facebook. But I figure, if I never have communicated with people for 20+ years... why do I need to communicate now? ;)

I prefer direct contact. :D:D

And Hand-written letters.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
+100000000000000000000 to that MD... Why would I want to tell everyone every aspect of my life, I mean I've seen people put down when they last went to the toilet and then described in great detail the experience... PLEASE, not interested...

I also don't like the fact a lot of GPS programs and units now log your movements to facebook... What happened to my privacy...

I love the quote from the TV show Person of Interest - "I invented facebook, the idea anyway... The government couldn't get anyone to tell them their private details but open a social networking site & they'll put everything on it... Voluntarily..."
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
So what you think of twitter ?

Lol , i got new bike ,

Lol , my toilet is broken ,

Lol , blablabalabalanb.........

I hate it , where do they get the time for all this social stuff , I don't have time for this after my bar/beer time.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Exactly. If I was so interested in their private lives, I would have moved next door to them! :D

My issue, is that a company with a whole lotta resources, ought to be able to put out an app that works most of the time! How many FB updates in the past year? About 30? Wearing out my market app :(

Ehhhhh.... I need something to flash... it's been 2 days :eek:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrp98264:
my 5360 does not recognyze the headset....

please help.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adz63:
Ok i just ordered my s3. And would like to know will a class 10 32gb work with the phone. If so whats a good sd card to have. Kingston sandisk etc. Thanks in advance

Sent from resurrection remix on the s2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adz63:
Mods please move to q&a. I thought this was it til i looked after sorry :-)

Sent from resurrection remix on the s2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Philio25:
Any should work, it supports the new higher capacity standard e.g. 64Gb
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatelord:
So we can get 128 GB of memory !!!!!!!!!

nice :D:D:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adz63:
OK I have narrowed my choices to

Samsung 32gb class 10 micro sd/ sdhc

Lexar 32gb class 10 micro sd/ sdhc

Sandisk 32gb ultra class 6.. micro sd/sdhc

Transcend 32gb class 10 ultimate

So I know nothing about how good a sd card is. Anyone help me out choosing 1 of these

Sent from resurrection remix on the s2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marck1991:
i have bought the samsung essential 32 gb class 10 ( MB-MSBGA/EU ) :)

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/...s/MB-MSBGA/EU?subsubtype=micro-sd-accessories

it has a very good feedback from the buyers at amazon.de...

and the waterproof/magnetic field technology gives also an extra point :)

( a samsung phone needs a samsung microsd, doesn't it? ;D )
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NIK516:
So just chatting to your self I see .........
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adz63:
?

Sent from resurrection remix on the s2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluebobx:
If you're flush then I'd splash out on http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=113599 (Sandisk Mobile Ultra Micro Secure Digital (MicroSDXC) Memory Card - 64GB - 200x (30MB/s) With Adapter). The specs claim that this could be up to 3x faster than any of the list you've got there, and the GS3 specs state SDXC compatible. :D

Apart from that, I'd drop that Sandisk off of my list (unless it's cheap) and go for a class 10 card. When it comes to storage I've never found the saying "get the largest amount of the fastest you can afford" to be wrong. I "upgraded" my old Transformer tablet to a 32GB Class 10 card in August of last year and it was worthwhile (although it was only a little bit cheaper than the price that 7ds above are doing the uSDXC card for - that's progress I guess! :( )

EDIT: Amazon have the same card 99p cheaper http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Mobile-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B005LFT40G
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funb0b:
Got this one :)

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/31619605/SanDisk-Mobile-Ultra-Android-microSDXC-UHS-I-Card-64-GB-with-Adapter/Product.html?searchstring=micro+sd&searchsource=0&searchtype=allproducts&urlrefer=search
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Surely any micro sd will work. I'm using the s2 at the moment and 64gb sdxc works perfectly. And I bought one for a mate and it also works on his note. So theoretically 128gb in your phone is easily accomplishable
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m33ts4k0z:
I own a trascend 16GB class 10 from my old phone and I'm planning on using that one. I think this should be enough.