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[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
Tell that to his wife!

Now on topic.

MD m8 if you forgot the few images in systemUI just open it winrar and drop the correct ones in there no need to decompile again (ofcorse if you decomipile that apk you dropped those images in it will give a error) , make sure you sign the apk before you put it into a .zip to flash the mod. Maybe a good idea to do the same as me (pointed to me by ezterry) to add the following into your updatescript of rom and mods: It got no effect on acerring working or not.

ui_print("3. Wiping Cache and dalvik cache");
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8", "/data");
delete_recursive("/data/boot-cache/");
delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
package_extract_dir("data", "/data");
mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p4", "/cache");
delete_recursive("/cache");
unmount("/cache");

Some side info.

second about the acerring enable or disable , quote the folloing lines and it will be gone in settings and you will have stock ICS lockscreen or just change the values to disable

Like vache I put this file "local.prop" in data so build.prop is not effected. So in my aroma theme installer you got a ring enabler/disabler that just change that local.prop in data.

# AcerRing

acer.shell.mode=ENABLED

acer.shell.contacts.mode=ENABLED
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
WOW!!! Holy task manager Batman!!!!

Mate. Get rid of all those task and battery managers! You ,now let me make this clear, and I say it again, YOU do NOT need those Managers! This is what's killing battery life. Not to mention some other issues as well. Uninstall them.

Managers were ok for people who do not know android. But you, you did bootloaders, recoveries. You don't need them.

Heck, most were made for phones.

WinAmpPro. Yeah,great product. I use it myself. But, it resides in memory when you don't use it. Just stop the process when you're finished.

Maps, if you don't have GPS turned on, same thing. Stop the process. It won't start again till you use Maps and GPS. But hey, we don't need a manager to run 24x7 to do that for us. Just check your running apps every now and then. Might not use them for 2 or 3 days. Do I want them running? No.

Could probably set a few other things, like update notifications. Unless you have 30 girls after you, then you probably only need to set them for 1hr updates. Ok, if you have 2 or 3 girls, make it 30min. ;) If it's 1 girl, then you should marry or live together ;)

You've got some **** running in your apps. Clean it out please, then you will see much better battery life.

Send me a new foto after you cleaned out the managers and stuff. Right now, too much stuff.

Also, if you can group together 2 or 3 social sites into one app, that will also save battery, I see you have social jogger. If you don't use it, delete the apk from /system. Reboot.

Well, I found the cause of your battery issues ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Or girlfriend!

.

I don't think I forgot anything. Nobody else has noticed anything. I think the issue, is that somehow, the % stops all together. And I'm pretty sure, it's due to all the battery and task monitors he has running. Just look at the list in the foto. God knows how this effects everything as he has several running. But good tips on if I have to do an update. Thanks Mate!!!

Yeah, I know it's in build.prop. But to have normal lockring, and still have the Acer Ring, not sure if it's possible. Well, will have to test this when I get a chance.

Thanks Mate!!! A wealth of info as always! ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
Oh and did you see the 3Gusb dongle app released today in apps section , it works like a charm , no need to buy a tablet with 3G.

So easy in use only 3 settings in widget and you are goood to go , made a little tutorial in my rom section
[Acer Iconia A500] kjdoug:
file transfer issue

something is seriously wrong with my internal memory file system....when i copy a file from my internal memory to my computer....a 100mb file only copies 7mb and a 300mb file only copies..12mb to the computer. Any ideas? Is there a way to reformat my internal memory?:crying:
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
So i must uninstall app "Advanced Task Manager Pro & Battery Widget Pro" ya?

EDIT : after i uninstall 2 app ("Advanced Task Manager Pro & Battery Widget Pro") here running app and show cache.

Is good now MD? i have app 3G Watchdog Pro too for count my Data 3G. i use too app Ram Manager Pro.

thx
[Acer Iconia A500] man_is_h:
Strange; when I keep Wi-Fi and 3G On, Wi-Fi works and 3G also stays at full blue colored bars. The moment I turn Wi-Fi Off with 3G On, 3G turns gray and Off..! Am I doing anything wrong? Anybody else experiencing the same problem?
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Will try this later if it happen again. Now I am quite busy so decided to keep Unleashed to watching more. Since last SOD it seems fine.

Thanks MD, never got a super pro support like yours :beer:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
This is normal behavior for this "leaked" Acer version. Hopefully when Acer makes an official release, they use the red "X" when 3g is not running,

Technically, when Wifi is connected, 3g should be off and not transmitting Data. However, for now, Acer thought we would enjoy watching the "pretty blue bars" with wifi connected. ;) It doesn't appear to consume battery though.

Acer just has some fine tuning to do.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, also uninstall "ram Manager Pro". Android can manage it's own ram.

Somewhere in my PC, I have an ATT Data widget. Measures monthly 3g data. It may use less resources than what you are using. If I can still find it somewhere in my PC!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks Mate! Try to do my best.

Just watch that SOD.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I'll take a look at the app! Am sure a lot of 500 people have been waiting. But then again, you have to spend the extra money on a dongle, so it probably works out the same. I've got an old 4g dongle I used a couple years ago, but it doesn't work with Android, and the 4g coverage here in Moscow is horrible.

Worth taking a look at again though.

Thanks Mate!
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
OK. After 3rd sod for the morning, I am downloading .021.

Going to miss the pic. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
ok bro MD.. uninstall Ram Manager Pro done. app 3G Watchdog Pro i don't uninstall because i still needed.

maybe tonight i want flash again with full wipe and look my battery life.

thx MD.
[Acer Iconia A500] kameli:
Your having your APN-settings missing, so the connection drops also enable roaming mode for data use.
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
sorry md, still got SODs

went to standby, 1/2hr and sod. 2x in 3hrs.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, crapola!

I'm all out of updates for now. :(

I'm beginning to wonder if this may be processor related. Like maybe some updates only work well with certain processors/mainboards. So far, we've only been getting the leaked WW Gen 1 updates.

And I know, CPU's/mainboards get manufactured in different locations. Typically, in manufacturing, there are Rev 1, 2, 3, etc. They usually aren't all created equal.

So I'm just wondering if your's and maybe some others, take a different update because they have a different revision CPU or mainboard. Just a theory right now. Because I'm out of options at the moment.

Still in the 500 forums, they get occasional SOD even on OTA updates. So something else is going on.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
yes i know what ya mean.

the unit was bought new from shop this year, so it was from the last manufacturing run.

it should be best build, but i could be wrong.:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Was early in the morning on the first reply.

When you turn Wifi off, you should see the 3g signal bars turn grey for a second or 2, then see 3g, H, and data transfer arrows and eveything should turn blue and running.

If it stays grey, to me it means the internal Ril restarter is not working correctly. Remember, these are Acer leaks, and Not official releases. However nobody else is reporting any 3g issues at the moment.

Also, if you're running any utilities that effect 3g, like 3g watchdog for example, try uninstalling them, and see if it fixes the issue.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, I just hate that we can't get a stable ICS running on it. The only thing is to hope some newer updates come out soon. I'm just all out of answers right now.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Here is an ATT Data widget. Doesn't have all the options that 3g Watchdog has, but will keep tracks of Data usage, and has a reset button. It probbaly uses a lot less resources than what you have not. It was included with the ATT version of the 501.

Just flash through CWM if you're interested.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
just for ref. i am using a rev3.0 unit. made in china, lol
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
That explains it!!!!!

Hey, do me a favor. In the Flex thread, saw a user with SOD. He stated he didn't get SOD if he left the rotation lock on.

Yeah, I know, seems like a village fix, but hey, worth a shot. I would even reboot the tab with it on, just to be sure.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
will do it after i do a complet format of data, inc user media.

returned sd card to blank. then installed rom.

with rotation lock, it is normaly on all the time anyways.
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
How do you know the tab rev. number? Mine are Made in China too.

Total 2 SOD since flashed Unleashed version. Will try to wipe cache as MD suggested and Rotation Lock trick if it happen again.

Except that ROM running very smooth and good battery :)
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
Thank's MD, i have uninstall 3G Watchdog Pro.

i will try your app ATT Data Widget.

Thank again... :good:

EDIT : hi MD, i have flash ATT Data Widget from CWN, and i can't found the app in all menu.. where i can found this? thx
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
How is it compare with Data Usage function of ICS?

Is it support top-up by USSD?

Tks
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
i opened mine.

it is written between the wifi/gps card and the silver thingy toward the top of the unit. just under a lead.:good:
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Maybe u can find it when adding widget.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
I'll flash it and see if it still works. Used to work under HC Roms.

MD

EDIT: You have to select "unknown sources" in the tabs security settings, but looks like it doesn't work with ICS. Sorry.
[Acer Iconia A500] grimm18:
hi again.

ok, total format, reinstall and rotational lock and SOD after 15mins in sleep mode.......:(

will have to use the wakelock until a new rom is available.

(at least i got a very clean internal sd card)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Well, hang in there. Am sure we'll get some more updates soon.

Yeah, I need to do some housecleaning on mine also. Might be a good weekend project for me. Unless we discover a new update ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
I use your rom. So doesn't work ya. Thx
[Acer Iconia A500] gfinockio:
It's great to see this work still happening so actively! I'm heading out on a two week vacation, so I can't jump on this... but it certainly seems to be the most stable and best to date, so when I get back I'm over it! Good work MD!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Busy Busy Busy....

That's what XDA is about. ;)

Can't always put out a great product, but, can work with what we have and make it a bit better I hope. Give you all something to flash so you don't have to worry about bricking a tab ;)

The 019 build works for me so far, although I noticed today, 3g was a bit slow activating after 1hr sleep. But I've seen this before in a lot other builds. Later wake-ups seem to be ok.

This weekend, or if I get time friday, will deodex the 021 build, and do the usual mods. I haven't used it yet. Only to test install. Evil Alex seems to like my tab, so maybe will keep her there. Why change what works.

For the folks that still have SOD. Well, thanks for staying with it, and giving feedback. This I appreciate, and hopefully, the next new releases have some surprises.

Anyhow, want to say a big THANK YOU to you guys (and girls) that install and give feedback. Also to the ones that remember how to hit the "thanks" button! ;)

To the special others, will send personal mails this weekend. Honestly, I rarely check my hotmail, except once a week. I saw some surprises today ;)

So lets see what happens next week! Some more builds I hope!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] IcedCube:
Going to use this as my daily driver. seems to be stable, smooth and I think your Hatsune Miku with cat ears (if that is her in the first post) drew me in.

It seems I'm having issues with root. I have flashed the latest test build, and then used ZeroNull's root to get root properly, then I go into File Manager HD and select "Mount system R/W" and "Root Explorer". But, now, when I go to use AdAway to block ****ty advertisments, I get errors saying "Copy failed", etc.

Seems that a) root didn't work correctly or b) some odd voodoo is at work here. Superuser says I'm rooted, but the adb shell doesn't give any command output - ie. do a "derptest" in the $ prompt, and I get "no such file or directory", but if I do "mount" or anything, it says nothing and returns me to a $ or # prompt. What's going on?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Just downloaded and installed 9mm Gameloft. Fresh install. Works ok.
[Acer Iconia A500] thevilish:
Just instaled Alexandra IV with civato's kernel. As you can see it works. Maybe it is HC bootloader issue and modified kernel but sometimes I have screen freezes. But it is 3rd minute of using rom, and it have to settle up :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Will ADD SOME NEW INSTALLS TOMORROW. Changes will be;

1. Kernels

2. Addition of EC Flash

Check tomorrow afternoon please.
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
That is the price you pay for staying on HC bootloader , you cant have all.
[Acer Iconia A500] evolucja:
Guys, I can almost say I joined your team. I'm getting my A501 tommorow! :D Hope there will be ICS firmware without 3G problems soon.
[Acer Iconia A500] thevilish:
Okay, tomorrow I'll bid farewell HC bootloader :-)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Progress Report

Just to keep you informed.

Updated to Ver3 bootloader using Blackthund3r's NV500.exe app. Went smooth and no issues. Note: I wa already on Ver2 of the hacked bootloader, so I didn't have to do the whole process as in Civato's thread;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425

Several options you can use.

Repacked Rom, removed 500remounter, packed tweaked kernel @civato, currently testing for SOD and 3g. Wifi, 3g, and GPS function normally.

Added EC Rom back to the package. (I don't see a difference)

Perm /System R-W works great.

Also, currently chasing down the Maps update signature error (probably my fault). Not sure which package Maps come from on install, but will eventually find it.

Other than that, when finished will post a new version for Ver3 bootloader.

Edit: 3g still drops off. Use wakelock :(
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
I will pm you a other tweaked kernel regarding wake lock changes , maybe it will help.

Will be tonight.

Google maps is installed from GMS_maps.apk
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks!

Already had the maps issue fixed, but created a couple others I was chasing down.

Chasing them down now.
[Acer Iconia A500] imaulana:
At first, i want to try upgrading my iconia with your Alexandra IV. But when i read this:

Note: if you want to wait a day for me to test a new kernel/recovery/bootloader then do not install.

i rethink what i want to do earlier. So, Moscow, i would like to hear your suggestion. If i flash Alexandra IV & ICS bootloader ver 3, is it worth it? Or should i wait for your next release?

Because flashing ICS bootloader sounds risky to me, especially with the SOD bug. And if i already flash ICS bootloader ver 3 like in the civato tutorial, do i have to redo all the things in the tutorial to flash your "new release"?

Thank you for all the answers. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
New Version is Posted

NEW ROM is POSTED Boys and Girls!

Use version3 of the bootloader. Fixed a couple of things, and has Civato's tweaked kernel.
[Acer Iconia A500] imaulana:
Yippeeey...... Great Job,Moscow. Thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Welcome!

But don't thank just me. Thank Civato for packing a couple of kernels!

Don't worry about SOD. It happens rarely. I haven't seen one in a long time. Just use WakeLock to keep the 3g running. That will have to wait for Santa Claus or Google ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] evolucja:
Great! Just when I got my A501 in hands.

Can you tell me if this is pure ICS or you made any modifications in graphics etc? What is SOD error?

I don't really know if I should install your ICS cause of a new bootloader so I won't be able to return back to stock 3.2..
[Acer Iconia A500] civato:
check your pm m8
[Acer Iconia A500] imaulana:
Already install ALexandra IV 3c. So far run smoothly. Everything seems fine.

I change the default wallpaper, because my wife will not like it when she see it. :p

Anyway, thanx Moscow and Civato.
[Acer Iconia A500] anthrax132:
Woot!!!!

Flashing right now.

Moscow, as always, you rock!!

If you need some guinea pig for later testings, you can count me in ;)

PS; time to modify the sig image ^^
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Hi MD, I see 2 new version at 2 host:

AlexandraIV_Beta_1_ver3c.zip @Dev-Host

and

Alexandra_IV_ver_3c_TW.zip @4shared

Which one is the new version?

BTW, 3G drop issue means drop in Data active or Data inactive or both??
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
3c TW zip at 4shared.

Darn, will update the other link in a minute. What happens when I am in a hurry.

3g dies alltogether. Exlain later, let me fix the link.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Sorry folks. I posted the wrong ROM at Dev-host.

Uploading the correct one now to Dev-host.

The one on 4shared should be ok.

I owe some beers. What happens when you balance between Baby and Roms...
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Thanks for your hardwork MD. Waiting for new .21 build :) but take your time, family and kids first.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Thanks.

Did you try the 021 test to see if it fixed your issue?

Like I said, I only threw together a quick install, checked install, then restored my 019, so I never checked it out yet to see if there were any differences.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Voodoo at work....

That's why it's a "test" build. The 021 was basically to see if it fixed SOD in 2 users tablets. If it did, I'd go ahead, strip it down, and do the usual mods, especially with kernel so one wouldn't have to mess with zero-null. Really isn't meant to be a daily driver.

I would say busy box might be the culprit. Just a guess. The ZN root is not the cleanest.
[Acer Iconia A500] IcedCube:
Could you drop me a update zip that has a different BusyBox executable to confirm if it is or not? If you can, that'll be great. :)
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
I didn't try .021 build yet. As now I didn't get any SOD since last SOD (abt 2 days). Will wait for your update :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
OK, that's a bit of good news.

Oh, by the way. That's a cute kid in your profile fofo!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yeah, but it,s gonna be awhile. At work now.

The more I think about it, it probably is the. Busy box. Try this. Open the installer script and delete all the busy box references including the part with the symlinks. Should be in a section to itself so you can find them. The bb was set to launch from the folder 'custom' so you need to remove the install entry.

Then delete the custom folder from the rom.zip. this contains a newer version of bb. Then install after wipes, and do the zn root. That should take care of it I hope. If not, then it's a fault with the zn root.

If not, then will have to wait till the kernel ram disk gets the mod, which takes care of everything.

Yeah, I like the girl also. If I altered the image size, then the 'other' attributes are displayed :laugh:

But, best to leave it as is ;)

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] khangozzy:
Tks, he's my son :) He always try to reach and sweep the screen when I using my tab next to him ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
Hey MD...

Today I have 3 screen flicker, and sometimes in home screen, icon is gone all. must be reboot my tablet for fixed.

Fyi I never use TTB for restore Data or APK. I only download fresh from Play Store.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Hmmmm.... I'd almost guess a 3rd party launcher app. Just a guess. I've seen this behavior in HC.

Take a screen capture of your running apps again please. Also, see how much free RAM you have left.

If it continues to happen, boot to CWM, and wipe "cache". Then reboot.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] fdadda:
Hi Moscow thanks for your beautiful rom . Right now are 3 days that i use my a501 with your rom Evil Alex Unleashed Ver 1 and i hadn't any SOD and problem with 3g and wifi and never crasch.

thank you again
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
Here my running app and free RAM 360MB. As you now last night I have flash again from with full wipe and found screen flicker about 18 hour from installation.

I'm still waiting update your rom :D
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Will work on it this weekend. Check Sunday or Monday I hope.

Now I remember. I suggest killing "gesture control" application. I remember running this a few months ago and had strange things with display.

(last night was too much party ;) )

Thanks for sending the image!

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] pramanta:
Hi I install your rom and had this problem, after sleep couple of minutes the 3g showing no service and I tried turn on airplane mode and then turn it off again but still no service, to get my 3g online again I have to reboot my iconia tab a501. Any solution?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
This will depend on which specific version rom you have installed.

Understand something, these are leaked Acer Beta builds, and not official releases. And on "some" tablets, there may be issues, most probably due to different hardware revisions on the a501.

Things you may expect with the recent builds (build 019, 021);

1. SOD (Sleep of Death). This seems to be 90% solved. Although there is 1 user with horrible SOD like with previous releases and 1 who gets maybe 2 per week.

2. Loss of 3g. Prior to builds 019, loss of 3g happened most every time the tablet went to sleep. In some cases, it ocurred while using the tablet. 019 and 021 seem to have fixed this. Although I noticed in the past 2 week, the 3g was very slow activating coming from deep sleep 1 time. (1+ min) but otherwise works well during the past 2 weeks.

Build 021 will be available for pre-release testing on Maybe Sunday or Monday. Maybe. So you might want to check it when I finish with it.

In the meantime, if you do experience SOD and 3g loss with the current Evil Alex Unleashed, I can only suspect that it's hardware related at this time.

Hopefully in the near future, Acer will release solid official updates.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] D3v17:
You're welcome MD. I will every time check :P

I very like app Gesture Control, while i do delete this app. About 3 hours ago i have screen flicker again, and i wipe cache from CWM.

I Like Party..... :D
[Acer Iconia A500] kjdoug:
I have something strange happening.....I installed flash player but none of the flash animations are working in my browser
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Strange. Just check flash animation last week and it was working fine as 1 other was reporting an issue.. Can't remember if I was using stock browser, or Dolphin HD.

Which version of flash player are you running? I'll download and check later.

Here's what I know about apps in the past year. Some apps, the older version actually work fine on certain systems. CIP. Play market and the older market apps. Sometimes, certain versions would work, while others would not. Have no idea why, but one would think the newer versions would be the best. With Alex V, I had to use an older version of the play market.

Get me a flash player version, and I'll check it with what I use.

MD