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[Acer Iconia A500] ubutnux:
Hello MD, would you mind to upload a smaller update file to your future release (not the whole packages)? because 400 megs is a "big" file for some user.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Just uploaded a patch on the OP and also this post.

Patch should fix some issue with Play Store downloads and Network Provider issues. Will post a new updated rom later.

It should update to ver 3d.
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Well that was a trial and a half.... Took me over 2 hours to update the bootloader... Pain when you have a 2 year old running around vying for attention... Installed ver 3a atm moment, just downloading ver 3c... Like what I see. Have to do some testing but its looking REAL good... Thanks MD..

I had a lot of what you're going to experience later... As I said what should have taken me a lot less time got dragged right out... Lots of double checking to see where I was at going on... Cherish the time your little girl doesn't crawl or walk, gets hectic afterwards... :p;):D

PS... Love the "picture of the wife", you lucky dog you...:p

PPS... It seems I can't write to the system directory meaning my tab hasn't been rooted properly... Oh man....
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
If you're running the newest Ver3 bootloader (it says this when you boot up, like Skrilax_CZ's bootloader and an A500 image). It's an unlocked bootloader, so basically you only need SU to get full system R/W which is in the rom.

If you are running version 2, you will get different text and just the iconia image.

If you have version2, use the Blackthund3r exe to update it to version 3. Pretty simple, just have UID(SBK), debugging on, and select the manual method. It pretty much does it all without losing your rom.

Also, after you get it running for RW, run the update patch. Should fix some issues some folks had. Except for Street View, which I'll add steps later for a quick fix (if you have issues)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
I only had partial root... Could go into the system but when I wanted to write in system settings it wouldn't let me.

Tried to do a nandroid backup and it got stopped when trying to access the system files...

If anyone else has trouble, go back into APX mode and re-install the Bootloader... then reflash the rom... This seemed to fix for me... Not sure why it stuffed up 1st go, as I said, was a little distracted 1st time round... Might've stuffed something up. Don't know what....

All good now, running Alexandra ver 3C... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] mrsimmy:
I've no problem with root. Titanium, Adsfree and other apps work very well with Alexandra IV 3c and v3 ICS bootloader.

I've only the issue of 3g.... it die... and I must reboot tablet to receive mail if I'm not connected with wi-fi.

If tablet is connected with wi-fi, 3g module still works even after many hours. But if tablet is not connected with wi-fi, 3g module dies after 10-20 minutes.

Can this help someone to fix this problem?

another way could be using an app to make rebooting every tot minutes... isn't it?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Check the OP notes. This is a Known issue with this version from Acer. You can download an app called WakeLock from the market. Use the very first option (not the little options). This will keep the 3g running (it uses battery power though). Also, set it for BOOT.

Acer should have the 3g issue fixed in the next release I hope.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, it happens sometimes. :eek:

Don't forget to run the patch update I posted to ver3d. Fixes some issues some folks were having. Mainly with Network Provider and some Play Store issues. I never got the errors but some others did.

Note, when I ran the patch at first, tab booted, was fine for a minute, then it did a quick re-boot. Think it may not have liked me changing the build.prop. But it was normal after that :D

ICS has some strange behavior sometimes....

Uploading a full build now.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Remember, on your internal memory, you basically have 2 partitions. You were probably looking at /Data/Media where a lot of apps install their data to along with photos and etc. Normally, these don't get wiped when doing normal wipes when installing a rom. And at times, this can cause an issue when you install an upgraded OS with newer apps, but the new apps want to use the old data.

Usually, 90% of the time you can have no errors. But..... with a completely new ICS, errors will happen.

The REAL way, if you want to totally clean your tablet, is after wipes, go to the recovery menu, and Toggle Data/media. Then go back a screen, goto mounts and storage, and start formatting the partitions. This will totally clean all internal memory. Sometimes it's needed to do a good housecleaning.
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
It took me 2 hours to reading and 15 mins to update BL and this new baby. Everything is fine, ICS looks great on tablet, now playing for abt an hour to set things up.

Thank you very much MD :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
No, I haven't forgotten you ;)

I don't think a logcat would help me, as it's not generating errors.

I need to know exactly what apps do this behavior. Maybe I can replicate it on my tablet.

Here;s what I can say about it.

1. With HC 3x, they had a Calibration folder. Now, this usually is a 1 time good deal, and never needs to be done again. And, as with HC, they were still making 500/501 at the factory.

With ICS, we only get updates, and they don't make them anymore. This is why the ICS files don't contain the calibration folder in the rom.

No, I will not add it to the ICS rom, as I think it's a bad idea.

2. If you are installing fresh game apps to ICS, I wonder if there is previous game data left in the Data/Media? This generally doesn't get wiped when installing roms.

To get a fully clean internal memory, you boot to CWM. Goto RecoveryRestore (whatever it's called) and select the Toggle Data/Media.

Then go to Mounts and Storage, and format all the partitions (system, cache, etc) Do not format your Ext SD Card!!!!

This will clean everything out of your tablet except CWM and bootloader. I have instruction on this in my Alex III rom thread.

I'm thinking #2 might be the issue. I've read a couple of threads about a few other ICS users having issues with games. I think it's probably the game itself needs to be updated to work with ICS.

Other things I saw. Turn off tablet. Cycle portrait lock several times. Reboot tablet. This.... well.... go figure.

Tell me the apps, and I;ll check them out.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
You're missing the 2 .so files. They belong in /system/lib

Link: http://d-h.st/ERz

Take the 2 .so files in the zip, copy them to /system/lib. Then check the permissions on them. Should be the same as the other .so files there.

Should be ok then. If any issues, switch out the apk that I also included and install it.

Note that this IS NOT a CWM flashable file. My PC is on it's last breath, so I am busy backing up to my Tb drives. So can't mess around with Android for a few days.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
So, Gapps has reared it's ugly head again?

Ok, currently my PC (laptop) is about to die, so it's getting backed up to my Tb drives. It's going to be a few days till I get it fixed and things installed and working again.

Then I can look into that Gapps issue again, In the meantime, I need you guys (girls) to send me a logcat that includes when the Gapps error happens. I'm betting GTalk has something to do with it., (thinking about removing it as just a test, so you can try it, and see if it stops. Just delete the Apk from System/app, reboot I think)

Anyhow, send me a couple of logcats with the error.

You can use the program "alogcat" from the market, or do it from Terminal on the tablet, or ADB from your PC Android SDK.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Thanks so much, now it works as usual :)
[Acer Iconia A500] IcedCube:
Alright. In the first post, you stated that:

That's incorrect. I could send and receive SMSes. I haven't tested MMS because I have a Data-Only SIM, and while that allows SMS and MMSes to be sent, I don't have credit on that SIM anyway.

Anyway, I am about to try the ez.terry kernel because the stock kernel is pretty much non-root friendly and sometimes the 3G derps. I guess the best thing until some brave soul churns out builds of Jelly Bean for the A501 is this ROM. I guess I could do a respin and strip the crap out of the system... I hate those GameLoft "freebies".

EDIT: Got a brick, lol. Flashed the kernel before flashing the patchset of EzTerrys. Now I'm just stuck on "ANDROID" screen.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, I should have said SMS. It hasn't worked for a long time, but then last week, after umpteen million kernel flashes, it started working. Have absolutely no idea why it started working. Funny, as it was always able to get provider sms and...... spam ;) Just not from a phone.

Speaking of kernels, EZTerry's is good. The one by Linuxsociety runs great as well. As with the "stock" kernel, you don't need to root it. It's already patched. Should just have to set system rw.

About finished with the V6 supercharged version. Pretty happy with all the changes.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] IcedCube:
Offtopic, but you know that CM10 ROM that's available for the A500?

If we combined that with EzTerry's kernel, removed the wifi-only setting in build.prop, would that enable 3G?

I'd really kill for some CyanogenMod action ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Actually, WDS and I have a working 3g build for CM 10. We got stonewalled at getting GPS to work, and I ran out of time these past 2 weeks to get back with him for further troubleshooting.

As for the GPS, it seems that over in Thors camp, they can't get it working on ICS bootloader either (so I don't feel half bad).

Hoping to get back at it soon. Unless somebody else has some free time to work with him. For myself, we are in opposite time zones, so it makes it hard.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] IcedCube:
Can you PM me a private link to it? I'd love to try it out, although I don't care so much for GPS... I have my Nexus and it can be my navigation device. :)

I managed to flash the ezTerry kernel on the CM10 ROM but it hangs at the CM circle. I think it's missing rild or some other binaries so it can talk to the radio - it does vibrate saying it's almost ready to work.

Cheers! :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Going to be awhile. Am not at home for a few hours.

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

I'm still using your RaptorX ROM which is great, thanks a lot. One question though: Are you planning on providing us a Jelly Bean ROM for A501?

Thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Whenever I get time to get with WDS and get GPS working on his CM10 build. Have way too much going on right now. We got the 3g working fine on it, just got stuck on GPS a couple weeks ago or so.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
Sweet, Jellybean for A501... :D

Won't hold my breath for an official Acer build... ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Volsfan:
Finally got over the hourly reboots, screen disappearances, and general uselessness of the JB rom's for this tab and went back to Stock rooted HC. Wow, i might actually not run over the thing with my truck after all. Nice to actually be able to use it again, and also to confirm that all of my issues are software, and not hardware related.
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Say MD, I'm posting this here although already did in the adequate topic because I know that you usually answer fast. :)

I'm currently running bootloader V8 patched with an ICS Custom ROM, and I need to put it back to original bootloader and ROM to sell my tab (yeah, unfortunately, I'm leaving, cuz bought myself a Google Nexus 7 ).

My data is backed up and I'm planning on:

- Puting the update.zip from SD_Acer_A501_4.066.29_COM_GEN1 file on the SD-card

- Wiping everything with CWM, including /system

- Going back to HC bootloader with APX Flash Tool's bundle 6

- From TWRP CWM which will be installed with this bootloader, flashing update.zip

Can I do that without any risk or am I forgetting something?

Thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] mamumami:
well just brought a a501 for $230 on redtag.com. wanted to know if timmydean 3.2.1 v4 is the best way to root it. and how is this rom compared to tegraowners?. and does usb internet dongles work on this rom, tegra rom is compatible with some.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
First off...... Traitor!!!!!! :p

Now that I got that outta my system :laugh::laugh::laugh: Actually thought about a nexus7 but seeing my 701 is still in repair, I don't think the wife would enjoy my getting yet "another" device. ;)

First off, I have NEVER gone back to a stock rom, so really not sure if my advice would be any good. The only stock rom mine had, is the one it came with, and that only lasted 45 minutes out of the box.

So, with your plan, I will say this. I don't think the ICS update file you chose will work. Not like you're doing it. The reason, is that it's a "patch" update. And it's going to require certain files to already be in place for it to work. but it might work.

If you installed the full "test odex" rom from my test post, it might have a better chance at working. This way at least all files will be in place. But even then, I'm not sure.

If you're going to install an HC bootloader, you may want to use the HC 501 update. Acer_A501_1.309.02_4.031.24_COM_GEN1. Check it to make sure it's a full update file, and not a patch file. you can tell by the file size. The decrypter tool I stickied in the themes and apps forum.

Also, remember, in CWM, in the Backup and Restore, there is an option to "toggle Data/media". When you use this, and then do your formats, it wipes all the fotos, downloaded files, data files, etc. Then you can install the update, and be assured all info was cleaned from the tab.

As always, write down your current UID number. And hopefully you still have your old HC UID number. Just in case. Copy your ext sd backups to your pc also.

Anything I can help you with, let me know.

EDIT: And if you wind up on HC 3.2, get the Acer Updater from the market, and you should be able to OTA to ICS.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Thanks for your reply. I couldn't wait, even that little time (NOT your fault, I'm impatient!), so here's what I did:

- Full wipe with CWM

- Restoration with CWM of my 3.0.1 Honeycomb ROM (did it before by accident, and it worked fine with my patched ICS bootloader!)

- Used APX Flash Tool to revert back to HC bootloader with TWRP CWM recovery

- Booted system and used IconiaRoot to root and Acer Recovery Installer to install the original recovery

- Did a serie of OTA and installation of app Acer Update Enhancement until I got ICS ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Great!!!

Will keep this in mind if ever I need to go back.

Good luck with the Nexus 7, and, don't be a stranger. Drop in sometime!

Let me know what price you got for the old beast.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, Timmy Dean in this case, is probably the best method.

Keep in mind, although it will work, it uses an a500 rom, so you won;t get 3g or GPS. However, after it finishes, you should be able to run a custom pre-rooted 501 rom.

As with comparing roms, I won't. 2 different roms.

If you wish to use a dongle for 3g, you're best off at tegraowners. I honestly don't know if it work or not on the 501. With the 500, they use a PPP app which seems to work ok. The thing is, not sure if the 501 internal 3g would conflict with the 3g dongle.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] miszi:
That means you used your old backup or sth? I wanted to go back to stock to get ICS OTA but I'm, stuck at 3.2 and no update is avaliable.

- HC bootloader (never changed) - check

- Instaled Acer_A501_4.037.01_EMEA_TMPL - android 3.2

- Instaled this funny update tool..

Any ideas?
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
To be honest, I'm still hestating to sell it because along with a Case Logic case, a 32 GB micro-SD card and two cases for the tab, I'm having trouble getting 200€ for it! In my opinion that sell's worth at least 300, but I hurt it and damaged its body a bit a few days after buying it one year ago (although this did not have any impact on its operation).
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
My tab is running well on this ROM. The battery life is great.

I have not tested my GPS or Bluetooth as yet.

I just wanted to see if it was stable before I spent my time setting up the tablet.

I installed Go Launcher HD and it kept the little acer ring "button" at the bottom.

Take the plunge and update, you will enjoy this tab.

I have not tested all of the connections such as external SD but I trust MD when he says things work.

So far no SOD's or odd behaviors. It seems to be "normal".

I am now moving into the are to tweak it just a bit more.

This will be a cool unit now doing everything a laptop can.

btw I installed Dolphin Browser HD and it's working well. I really like how the Acer Ring works especially how you can scroll through your bookmarks as mini full screens.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks!

We'll get that V6 running. Check your Dropbox.

Also, on occasion, when waking from sleep, 3g may appear to not be running. Just wait a minute. Happens to me about every couple weeks or so. But it always comes on.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, may be better going to a com Gen 1. I think there's an update rom for the 501. Check the dev forum sticky. Look for a 501 com Gen 1 update for 3.2. Might have to start at 3.0, not sure.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] captainn:
flickering

Hi, i'm using this rom for a while and it's great. But there is one thing that is really irritating. The screen begins to flicker sometimes, especially when i use googlemail. Is there a trcik to avoid this? Thx a lot.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks!

As for the screen glitch in GMail, there were a couple reports awhile back about it. It's probably due to GL drivers from Acer, or for certain revision hardware.

I myself had it 1 time a few months ago. But, I haven't had it since.

I can only tell you my configuration, in hopes maybe something might work.

1. Evil Alex 2 (of course)

2. Mobile set to "3g Only"

3. Godwarrior81 OC/UV kernel 1.2ghz, -75UV, lultzactive Governor, and VR IO Scheduler.

So try these, and see if it goes away. I also run Google Now, but I don't think this would have any effect.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] captainn:
Hi, this kernel you mentioned...will i loose my 3g? I read, its for a500...not for a501?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
You won't lose 3g. I did the testing for it.

If you have a "dropbox" on your pc, I can get a "spiked" version to you. Has a couple extra things added.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] captainn:
I installed the kernel. Do i have to use "SetCPU" to configure the parameters?

In addition: I found out that the game "Max Payne" always tarts flickering after some minutes and then the whole game is hanging.
[Acer Iconia A500] bozomil:
blind man

I am blind. Where can i download Evil Alex Unleashed Ver 2 ROM.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Download link is at the bottom of the post ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Personally, I prefer System Tuner. If you want, you can get the paid app System Tuner Pro. But that's just me. The free apps should be just fine. I just don't like the new SetCpu's interface.

As with games, As with most device rom modders, there is no way anybody can check out all games. I usually stay with a couple gameloft games, like 9mm, Shadowgun, and a couple others. A few that seem to be more popular with the Tegra 2. These I use for testing, and so far, have no issues with games.I typically test for 15-20 minutes with each.

The only causes in the past, have been when users try to be clever, and restore apps & data from programs such as Titanium Backup, or similar apps. These are only really useful if you are going back to the same ROM. If it's a different rom, forget it. Asking for trouble, and usually results in bad game performance every time. This is why most people don't support apps restored from TB.

My only advice, is to try the game freshly downloaded, and start from new. The EA 2 rom, uses core Acer drivers and such. Non-modified. So if there is an issue with a certain game, it's probably the game (unless you used old game data).

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] bozomil:
...But where is ROM. Now I have Alexandra V a501 ICS 4.0.3 ver 1.4.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I am confused. Alexandra is HC based rom.

Evil Alex is ICS. And, you have to have the unlocked ICS bootloader.

If you have an Alexandra Rom, check in settings, then it is HC (Honeycomb), and not ICS. Only Evil Alex 2 is ICS.

Here is the link from the OP (original post). DOWNLOAD

So, I am confused.
[Acer Iconia A500] Illom:
Hi people!!

There is new for ics update?

I used Evil ver. 2, I have some crash with some application that I use often :|

thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Sorry to say, there's no new Acer releases at this time.

Which application?

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Hi, running Evil Alex v2 for about 2 months, no big problem so far, just some small issues.

I have problem with lastest Chrome, whenever I open new tab from current tab by using "Open link in new tab" Chrome hang and crash.

Sometimes, I got screen flicker when using Gmail.

And sometimes the tab got lag, especially if browsing web with Browser, reboot can help.

BTW MD, is there any way to port the Acer Digital Clock Weather widget app to use in another device running CM10?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey Mate,

That's a Chrome issue. It has problems running on ICS as I've seen in other forums.

Flickering in Gmail. I had it 1 time a long time ago. You may try running LinuxSocieties kernel, which is what I run. Not sure if it will make a difference.

I'm sure a smart person could port the clock widget to another device. I however, have never done such a thing. I suppose you could de-compile the apk (maybe) and look at the xml's for anything obvious.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] captainn:
Hi, i installed the kernel you recomended but i have still gmail flickering at nearly everytime i use it. I have to run TaskKiller to terminate all apps and then i restart gmail again and it works. this is very frustrating.
[Acer Iconia A500] bozomil:
A picture speaks a thousand words

What is it?
[Acer Iconia A500] droiduzr2:
fixed:highfive:
[Acer Iconia A500] bozomil:
Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Like I said..... I'm confused (but stand corrected). I'm getting too old for this ;)

Alex V was based on an original leak. Was sorta short lived.

Evil Alex 2 is based on Official release, but may or may not have issues with GTalk. I don't, and most others don't, however, there are a couple of cases. If you get Gapps error, use your file manager and pull/delete GTalk from /System/App. Then reboot.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] bozomil:
I know what you said. I have 42. ;). Alexandra V ver. 1.4 was (and is) very stable, but I like to try new things. I hope my wife does not hear.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I'm telling her :laugh::laugh::laugh:

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
any luck with JB?

would love to stop using wakelock, but dont want to go backwards with hc.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Grimm,

I will try to get with Waydownsouth and Randomblame, and try to get the GPS working with JB,

Have 3g going with it, but got sidetracked with my 701 issues, and issues at home with the little one.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
Thanks for that, will be good.

Hope 701 issues work out and hope little one is OK.
[Acer Iconia A500] pedro555:
Google account manager problems

anybody having issues with this as i cant seem to get past the name allocation for apps???
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hey Mate, I answered you in your PM you sent me. Let me know if it works.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] matqow:
or will this rom version v3
[Acer Iconia A500] rredlin:
ok i manged to get the ics bl installed and your rom

wow this is nice, everything seems to be working correct now.

thanks

Last question, any red themes for this rom?
[Acer Iconia A500] Volsfan:
Hello MD,

So now that Civato has released his version of the JB Rom, any chance of getting that modded to work with the A501 and released? Thanks.