yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, if you installed the V8 Bootloader, which you obviously have, and you booted to recovery and installed a rom, then, before going further, one has to ask...... "which" rom did you try to install?

When you install a rom through CWM (or public or twerp), you have to do what are called "wipes and formats". These are basic instructions in EVERY rom thread, except maybe for Stock. This ensures the old previous data gets removed before installing a rom. If not, you get either stuck at "booting primary kernel", or stuck at "boot animation".

Additionally, some stock roms, although they may have the bootloader part removed from the install, they may have the boot-recovery file left in it, which overwrites the CWM recovery on boot.

Obviously, if you install a custom rom, all the bad stuff has been removed so you don't have to worry.

But rather than filling up my ROM thread, use your PM and PM me exactly where you are with the tablet.

1. Can you boot to CWM? (Vol- and PWR, hold till it says booting recovery kernel)

It will be easier for me to get you up and running.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] evolucja:
Okay, so the official update is now rolling out. We hope to get any backup soon.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
WHERE? Have no news of it.

Bounty for the first CWM recovery backup that get's a link sent to my PM (boot.img, System, Flexrom) These need to be in the zip. And NO IMG files please.

And it better be official release ;)

Not the .021 RC05 build we already have. (release candidate)

So, I put 15$ via Pay Pal. Zip it, upload it, and send me a link!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] evolucja:
It looks like the official update is the 21 build. Exactly the same as we have since few days.

> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29628175&postcount=17
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yes, its the RC05 Release candidate. .021 build and same kernel. Acer must be pushing a "test".

God help them..... ;)

I personally think .019 was a better build.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] gfinockio:
So would you suggest flashing/downloading the official release, or your version, all things considered?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Dude, I put out an odexed full bloat test of that build and kernel. The deodexed should be the same without the usual bloat. Just added mods, and the usual kernel tweaks. Nothing extravagant.

It has issues, Especially when you add third party launchers and some other overlay type apps.

The core functionality is ok. I can run without any issues using stock launcher, usual widgets, etc. Personally, the 019 build I thought got a bit better battery, Just a touch. Also, seems they brok the sms in 019 and 021. You can send, but not receive. Only 1 person I know, can receive on 019.

2g-3g can be an issue, but I usually lock mine at 3g only.

It's possible, the 2 builds could be different. Possible, even if they share the same designators. Depends on what Acer did.

But I doubt it.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Unleashed .019 build is recommended. As MD said, no problem with me except 2 SOD since a week ago.

And as gift from God, maybe paid for my 2 SOD, I can send/receive SMS ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] tresed:
In Italy it should be started the rollout of ICS on A501 .... I'm returning the stock to see if I get the update.

I can somehow retrieve the file being downloaded?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I hear it's possible if you don't reboot the tab after downloading. Then you can retrieve the update file probably from internal SD.

Personally, I have never taken an OTA, so I'm not exactly sure how the process goes exactly.

Also, I hear in Finland, they took OTA to build .021, then notified today there was an update available to .036.

I think I'll install the stock .021 full build (minus bootloader and recovery) that I have in my Test Post here. See what happens :fingers-crossed:

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Do you have a link to the full .021 build?

I would like to see if it takes the .036 update as well.

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
take the second test rom. The one that's full origin odex. It has the bootloader and the recovery removed. Everything else is the full rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29057981&postcount=411

I messed up and set my region to Russia, so I'll have to re-install and set it to Finland. Makes no difference in performance of the rom though.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] xd4d3v:
I've gone to 021 stock by using the leak posted a few days back. Did a factory reset but haven't got a 036 ota :(
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Not to sound stupid, but what does "full origin odex" mean?

I see the term odexed used al lot and I don't know what is meant by that.

---------- Post added at 09:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 AM ----------

Where do you set the region?

Or are you talking about when you do a factory reset and are prompted at the first setup screen for language and location?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
When you first install the rom. Should ask you for language and region. I'm currently set to Russia. You may want to try Finland.

Maybe we can snag some newer build. 021 has issues, so I figure they have to put out something better. ;)

But then again, we may be all stuck with 021 for now.

For an Explanation of ODEX, see here;

http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/misc/what-do-odex-and-deodex-mean-the-all-inclusive-explanation/

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Doesn't the factory reset bring up the same language and region option?

Also

"Not to sound stupid, but what does "full origin odex" mean?

I see the term odexed used al lot and I don't know what is meant by that."
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
In theory, yes, It is designed to remove all user data and apps.

Have I tried it? Nope. I stay away from any option Acer gives us ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Website blocked at work I will have a look when I get home.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I bet victoriasecrets.com isn't! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
LOL... There's a reason you call your new rom Evil Alex, its named after you, then your daughter... :p:laugh:
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Any luck getting an update?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Nada. Nothing this morning, so I restored my usual working day backup.

Which strangely enough, After I restored, a few sms arrived that before, had failed to be delivered before from my mobile?????? Of course sending more to the tablet for testing, seems they never get delivered for some strange reason. Have no idea what's going on with the SMS in build 021.

Oh well......

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
OK, this is strange. I must use wake lock on .021 to avoid sod, but my SMS works great.

Now if we get mms that would be a wow thing.....

Will hang in for new rom. Thanks again MD.:D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, based on what I have read in other forums, from the OTA people, I suspect another will come soon.

(still can't figure out what is up with incoming sms). It seems, intermittent. Some people it works, others it doesnt.

Again.... Nice Job Acer. You knew about this over 3 weeks ago, but still, you pushed the OTA.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
If one of mine would down load it I can capture the file and post it.
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Have you found anyone who snagged .036?

I've looked around and can't find anything about .036 anywhere.
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
I haven't seen any new posts regarding OTA ICS for the A501.

Some one from Indonesia said they werte getting OTA yesterday.

Any one else heard anything?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, it seems update so far are hitting Europe for the most part.

And it seems, they are all the same .021 version.

But really, I am surprised that there aren't a lot more posts here at XDA. Which tells me, that;

a. The update is "bug free". :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

b. They are only dumping a few updates to every region.

I go for option b.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
Sounds like a test audience is being subjected to Acer's Quaility Assurance plan.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That's what I'm thinking also. Otherwise, the usual forums would be filled with "OTA" posts. And they are not. But some issues of course. Screen flicker, a couple SOD. Seems nobody uses the SMS much. Heck, I wouldn't have noticed it, had not another user mentioned it.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] tresed:
Well ... This is the notification that I received after my Tablet back to 3.01, then updated with this SD_Acer_A501_1.309.02_COM_GEN1, then had me do two updates, the first at 3.2, the second to 3.2.1.
[Acer Iconia A500] t_r_j:
What is the end result?
[Acer Iconia A500] tresed:
you're right

After 4 hours of downloads .... :confused::confused:

Now I find myself with version

Android 3.4

Kernel 2.6.39.4 +

Image Version Acer_AW041_A501_RV20RC05_WW_GEN1

Build Number Acer_AV041_A501_1.021.00_WW_GEN1

Image P / N FM.S14A0.029
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
New OC/UV Kernel

Hey Boys and Girls,

New Test Kernel posted in the Test Builds Page

For a501 only. Acer released the kernel source yesterday :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Thank You Acer! :)

First OC/UV Kernel up for testing.

Big Thanks to EZTerry!! You guys throw some thanks his way.

Enjoy!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
So no jelly beans????????

Man, I think I might have to start eating healthier and start with an apple.
[Acer Iconia A500] gigacats:
Umm, i failed to boot after flashing.

MD5 checked correctly

Is it because i have installed system tuner before flashing the patch?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That shouldn't be a problem but you can uninstall it and check.

Boot to CWM, wipe cache only, and try flashing again.

I Tested it on Evil Alex 2 (.021 build). So if you are running the Evil Alex Original, that might be an issue but I wouldn't think so.

I'll check the download.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, now that you mention it, I have been doing some testing for Waydownsouth on the CM10 build. ;)

Basically, the 3g works fine now as with USB. Had problems with GPS as 501 uses a different radio, but now that Acer released ICS kernel source, should be able to get GPS running soon as it should give some insight as to where the problem is.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Chop Chop man.

I have GPS on my phone so let's get it rollin:laugh:

p.s. get some better athletes will you
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Russian Girls are far prettier than the others ;) Should give medals for that alone ;)

Semi-official Russian Medal Bounty:

Gold = $1,000,000

Silver = $750,000

Bronze = $500,000

Not to mention new cars, flats, and whatever else the districts and corporations toss in. All "Tax Free" Russia now has about 63 new millionaires to add to the population.

Little Alex now has a "life plan". Olympics in 2028
[Acer Iconia A500] gigacats:
Ok MD i restored using cwm, uninstall system tuner, flashing, and now can run normally. Thanks ! Would report problems found
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Great!

I had wifi, GPS, Syncs and that Google Now running all night. I lost about 16% overnight, but I think it's that Google Now, as it accounted for 22% of total battery usage. Seems a bit high for an app if you ask me.

Still have to play with it some. 1.2ghz with -50UV is what I'm running now. BFG Sceduler and Lulzactive for controller.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] gigacats:
Oh MD, can i request something?

My contact picture which sync from facebook/google is in very low quality, bad picture . Can you make it download higher resolution ?

Thanks :)
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Hi MD, If I want to flash the Evil Alex V2 in the OP, do I need this patch "Evil-Alex-V2-patch-1.zip" from post #411?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I don't think so. Only if you have an issue with Contacts synch. After installation, check your Settings/Accounts and make sure Contacts show up as Synching. If not, run the patch.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Sorry, but I have no control over image quality when downloading between apps. I would suspect the apps are trying to convert the size down to something appropriate which is where you lose image quality. Try posting a smaller image size in your FB/Contacts. Then it may not lose quality as much.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Facebook = lower than the lowest priority:D
[Acer Iconia A500] iza:
which apx file?

hi md, can you recommend which apx file to use for a501? and what is the difference each? performance?

1. V8-pubA50._public_recovery.a500apx

2. V8-Thor_1.7.3_recovery.a500apx

3. V8-TWRP_2.1.3_ICS_recovery.a500apx

thx alot.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Personally, I like either Public or Thor.The reason is TWRP doesn't have as many options, and there have been a few reports of issues with it,

Thor has the most options. Not that you would ever use them.

Public is bare bones with just what you need.

What it comes down to, is a personal opinion. But they both work good.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
OK, thanks again MD, but Acer have NOT worked out this silly sod thing with this from.

I still need wake lock.

Thinking of going back to HC rom and selling it. Maybe buy the new transformer.

Acer have lost any future sale to me EVER.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Grimm, I don't blame you. Really I don't. I think all of us were waiting for a good quality release. And for a lot, it just didn't come. And if you ask me, Acer just wanted to put something out.

When us modders and devs put something out, especially with leaks, yeah, you can expect some bugs. But when the manufacturer pushes an OTA, full well knowing it has issues, (and BIG ones) well, there is no excuse. Acer was informed of these issues well before they pushed OTA.

I can tell you on other sites, some users have the same issues with the 021 OTA. And I would guess their hardware, is similar to yours.

And to be honest, after my recent issues with the a701, I myself wish I had bought a transformer prime 3g, or the Infinity 700 3g.

Too late for that now. Still wait for mine from Acer Service Center. Replaced Mainboard, all that works, but now doesn't see the SIM card.

Never ending process.

You do what you must. Need help, you know where I am, as well as the rest of the folks in the thread. Got a pretty good bunch of people.

And Mate, I thank you for hanging in there for as long as you did.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
If you're going to roll back to HC, I'll see if I can do a special build, to at least give some "supercharger" status. Might take me a week or so. (god know's I hate changing bootloaders)

3.2.1 had a damn good kernel. I'll see what tweaks I can toss in. Will send you info in PM. Just tell me when you get back to rooted/CWM on HC.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] anthrax132:
2 days on mine, with the test kernel, and not any problem

No SOD so far, and 3g signal is still present

I think we got a daily driver ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
Damn, I should have gotten the Toshiba Thrive. That tablet has everything in it but also lacks XDA support.

So how is JB coming along:laugh:
[Acer Iconia A500] gfinockio:
Got up the nerve (and found the time) and updated my bootloader and flashed this. Really like the ICS enhancements, and the overall speed is good. Haven't really seen 3G drop off, nor any change in battery life (good or bad).

I did come across one instance of what I assume you call "screen flicker" when I was trying to resize a widget... and perhaps got the "screen of death"? My tablet wouldn't respond to touch, and I needed ye ole paperclip to reset. This is over a 12 hour period of pretty heavy usage, so hopefully Acer can iron out some kinks and give us an update you can work with.

Thanks again for all your work!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, I had it one time a couple week ago. I found in my case, if I have my Data set to "3g" only, I don't get it (my one time was in G-mail as it seems G-mail is a little of the culprit on some other people's tabs). Not sure if the auto switching of 2-3g had anything to do with it, but seems pretty stable overall after I set it back to 3g only.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] startinoffsmall:
Hi M.D. i've got an issue, my computer's busted so no logcat but... my market and start up kept giving an error that the gapps stopped working , i don't know what's wrong i mean i installed like all of your other roms get installed and i even put in the patch
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Shouldn't be getting that error. You can run the patch, but really it's only for contacts synch.

Is this a recent install? If so, you should probably do some wipes and formats and re-install again. Also, did you restore some data from Titanium backup? Can't do that as it causes issues if the data came from an HC based install.

I'm going to guess full wipes and formats. And do not restore any user data. Then re-install the rom. Not that I'm sayin you didn't, but, some folks try to get away with things (especially user data ;) )

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] startinoffsmall:
Haha i agree but thanks for the advice i'll try it again, its really getting annoying now
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Let me know how it turns out. Nobody else had issues after installation, so maybe it was just a goobered install somehow. gapps error is a strange one. Usually when deodexing and stuff, I commonly get com.android.process errors, till I chase down which apps need signed or not signed. So the Gapps is a little strange.

Also, you can get a terminal app from the market, (not sure if I included one or not) and run logcat from there as well.

logcat > /sdcard/logcat.txt

Let it run till you get some errors, and then a tick longer, then close the app. Should create a logcat on your internal memory.

Remember, logcat will continue to run till you either exit the session, or close the app (upper right corner options)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Great. I've been using it for a week now. No issues. It's acer kernel source merged with EZTerry's OC/UV so if there's issues, it's an acer thing more than likely. It's a shame there's still a couple tabs that have SOD probably due to hardware revisions, but hopefully Acer releases some newer kernel in the near future to take care of them. Seems even with the stock OTA, people still have the issue.

Seems some people took their tabs to acer service center because of this after OTA, and the solution? They rolled it back to 3.2.1 :confused::confused::confused: Nice fix Acer :p
[Acer Iconia A500] tresed:
After nearly two days with this configuration:

V8-Thor_1.7.3_recovery.a500

Kernel v1.0.1-EZTerry ezT20

ICS Evil Unleashed Alex Ver 2

Evil-Alex-V2-patch-1

I had no SOD, 3g works fine, wifi works fine, GPS is very fast, the battery seems to have a good return

I only noticed a slowdown on startup

Great job MD and all other developer :good::good::good:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks Mate! Sometimes it's a bit sluggish after boot for a couple seconds. But I think it's pretty normal. I've got V6 Supercharger running right now for some testing. Try to tell if there's a big difference. Right now, I'm on CM10 for a little bit.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Hello MD,

Please don't feel offended about this, but after being a bit disappointed by your Evil Alex V1's stability (issues I reported earlier), I can't even get through the initial Android wizard with V2 (installed on full wipe including /system and /flexrom). It keeps crashing upon clicking on "Next" where I should put in my name, and takes me back one screen behind!

The message is: Unfortunately Google Account Manager has stopped.

Any help would be appreciated (sorry if the issue has already been reported).
[Acer Iconia A500] tresed:
It 's happened to me, try to redo the whole procedure, I solved it ......

I would say that Android is like windows, occasionally decides to do what he wants :cool::cool::cool:
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Thanks, but tried reinstalling, problem remains...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That's the first I've heard about it.

Will need some more info,

Which language did you set to in the beginning?

Which Recovery program version (CWM, Public, TWRP)

Did you enter a first and last name when you came to that page?

Any other info would be useful

Did you download and install the patch "Before or After" the install? (there's a patch in the OP, but it's for contacts synch so I don't think it has anything to do with it)

Of course a logcat running when it happens would help. Might have to have you do that if I can't replicate it.

I'll try and see if I can re-produce it after work.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Well, 2 days with V2 & ezT20 kernel, OC@1.4G everything is so smooth. No SOD, no 3G drop.

So happy ;) Tks MD.

Edit: I noticed that System Tuner OC initd script not work.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Send me a PM mate, and tell me what's going on with init.d script.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Language set is English.

I use Thor's CWM.

I left the default values in first and last name (mine).

Same when I install the patch after installing the ROM or not installing it at all (two installation over full wipe including /system and /flexrom).

What's a logcat? I'll check that when I have some time.

Edit: Okay, I see Logcat is an app... but how should I be able to run it if I can't even get to Android?
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Pls check your Inbox Mr. MD. Tks :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Actually, you should have the android SDK installed to PC, then run ADB through there.

But, I'll see if I can put together something that you can flash via cwm. Right now, if I can't replicate it, it will be a shot in the dark.

Other option, would be to pull the build.prop out of the zip. Change the option near the end "ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL" Put a # <space>, at the beginning of the entry, save, then put it back in the rom. This would bypass the wizard I would presume.

Example: # ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL

Anyhow, give me a little while, and I'll see what I can come up with.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] iza:
thx md,

i'm still waiting to have a time to migrate from alex 3 to this rom.

while still learning and preparing...
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Ok, run this patch after the rom, while you are still in CWM.

Now, it will bypass the wizard and go into the home screen.

You will probably get gapps errors. Just go to settings, accounts, and turn off Contacts synch. Even the patch won;t get contacts going. Seems the wizard does some other things. But after awhile, you probably may get an occassional gapps error. Just ignore it. Everything else seems to work ok.

I have one other patch, which seems to work ok if you leave things at the default. I had 1 wizard error when I got to the date and time, but I turned both network settings off, and was normal.

The problem is, I can not reproduce your error. I've never seen this one before, so like I said, I'm just shooting in the dark messing with things.

So, I know the build.prop one will get you into the OS as it bypasses the wizard. So install the rom, and try that one first while still in CWM.

Expect gapps errors like I said.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well thanks!

Don't be in such a hurry though. Alex 3 is a good girl ;) Probably one of the best builds acer put out. Don't get me wrong, ICS is nice also. But on a couple of tabs, has been issues with installs, Mostly with contacts, SOD and the wizard. For the most part greater than 98% are ok. 1700+ installs, and 3 or 4 issues or so.

So when you get around to it, let me know!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Thanks dude, your prop patch worked fine, but although I've disabled the contacts sync, the gapps FC are way to frequent for comfort! Anyway you could fix em'? :(