yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] dincdoes.me:
Thank you I couldn't get it to work but then after awhile it did updated to latest v7 thanks to you!

Cheers :beer:
[Acer Iconia A500] damador:
got an error on 1.07 ( 1.06 works) - currently on thor 169 boot give error invalid AKB kernel image - i can set boot primary kernel image and tablet work but neeed to do it every restart
[Acer Iconia A500] -Protos:
Just awesome !!

Thank you very much !!!
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
playing with AFTEROTA :-)

Just for the info to whoever is interested:

1.) Tegraowners v169 with HC bootliader

2.) CWM backup

3.) Afterota 1.02 bootliader v7 + CWM 1.7.3 (but the CWM was allready installed)

3.) full format + wipe + installing tegraowners v169 + gapps

4.) restoring data only from CWM backup

yesterday

1.) downgrade with afterota 1.07 to HC bootloader + original PB HC 3.01 ROM. (was fun after nearly one year to be on original ROM again :-) )

2.) root + CWM

3.) backup the original PB ROM

3.) restored THOR HC 14.2 from CWM

4.) afterota 1.07 ICS bootloader v7 + CWM 1.7.3

5.) restored backup from tegraowners ICS v 169

I checked and compered all important tablet data provided by afterota, they stayed all ways the same :-)

I had only one issue the bootloader v7 doesn like my 32GB SD or the card reader. I`ve to take out and put the SD back in so that it is recognized by the ROM or recovery :-(

Downgrading didn't help... :-(

But when I was on original HC ROM or later on THOR HC 14.2 everything was o.k. ...:-(

Of course I formatted the SD via PC but also via CWM but nothing... .

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] ZACQ8:
thanks to share your experiance,

I think people are scared to use this tool a bit, full of questions are there in this thread, no test reports, this report will really help...hats off to Gersma

thanks again
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
...some pages earlier Civato reported doing same thing! After confirming with him and after he called me a chicken ;-) I had just to do it! :-)

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] danixquick:
So I have already solved my problem. I have installed Afterota v1.07 on my laptop W XP, and I have also installed acer driver. And now it´s amazing!:o
[Acer Iconia A500] celeox:
Hey guys, can I use this tool? I have stock boot loader and my tablet came with HC 3.2.1

I reverted back to 3.0.1 unstable and rooted and installed cwm (thor one) and then installed 3.2

I wonder if I can use this as the update doesn't stick.
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
so which steps did you do first the ones on top or the ones on the bottom? I'm on V168 with HC 3.01 bootloader.

thanks in advance :D
[Acer Iconia A500] tazd:
Just a quick Thank You for the tool. Had to revert back to a 3.2 build on the tablet to get it to see the bootloader. ( was running Lightspeed 4.7 and for some reason the tool would not see the bootloader). But now it has the ICS bootloader and Lightspeed 4.7 back on it and running sweet.
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
@gravewormx,

" so which steps did you do first the ones on top or the ones on the bottom? I'm on V168 with HC 3.01 bootloader."

On the top of course! Tegraownets->CWM backup->AFTEROTA etc.

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] Peter Baher:
First thing I'm a noob (we all were at some point) so I need help

I read as much as I could but couldn't read all the 196 posts or the tens of threads but I just couldn't find my exact situation.

Second plz (and I wish u will do so) don't reply to me telling I should read more cuz I did read and searched on XDA and on google and couldn't find my case or didn't know how to follow the instructions !! And also plz don't copy some links from somewhere all I'm asking for is and easy to follow 1,2,3,.. tut.

And as I said I'm a noob and know what is ADB or how to use it or other complicated terms.

Here I go and sry for speach didn't mean to just saying what I and many other noobs are suffering from (A)

What I have:

-Iconia a500

-full ROOTED stock 3.2.1 (with some changes in system files wpa-supplicant and built.prop)

-custom kernel (honey villan 3.7+) for OC

-custom recovery (RA Revamed for iconia 3.13)

What I want:

-Iconia a500 (prefer it not bricked) lol

-Total, pure, absolute, out of the box STOCK

And to make it more clear:

-STOCK rom (HC or ICS and I prefer HC to make the local OTA ics myself as I'm not in the states and the one I got may be diff)

-NO ROOT

-STOCK kernel

-STOCK recovery

So I want it as if I just purchased it (bec. I'm selling it acctually)

Hope that I made myself clear enough sry for the long post

And thanks so much for any help in advance

Sent from my Motorola Flipout
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
Just boot into CWM (RA) and do a wipe of /system, /data (make sure it's a format and that it wipes /data/media too), /flexrom and /cache

Next, flash the appropriate stock ICS Leak for your region. You may have to decrypt it first. Flash this from a memory stick or MicroSD. Once it reboots for the first time it will 'update EBT' which will reflash the stock bootloader. It will then reboot and when loading android the stock recovery will be installed :)

That should have you fully stock with all your data gone. Stock ICS :)

If you want to be a really nice seller however you could also give them the CPUID if you have access to it now you're rooted. It could save them some time ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Peter Baher:
Thanks so much I don't think that it could have been said in an easier way :)

But one more question (sry for being annoying)

Can I flash the 3.01 unstable stock and then do OTA ICS update wouldn't that be easier and do the same result ??

And also what exactly does Hard reset do??

Sent from my Motorola Flipout
[Acer Iconia A500] ezterry:
Well you can flash some hc3.2.1 roms with the ics bootloaders.. the stock hc3.2.1 (and prob 3.2 as well) boots and runs fine.. just need to install it without flashing a boot loader.. and avoid custom kernels.

But this has been the case since the beginning.

(Actually my old hc rom released in January I think has more downloads this week than the newer ics one. See sig for links..)
[Acer Iconia A500] celeox:
Anyone?
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
ok, I'm having a bit of trouble going back to stock I was on Thor's ICS rom V168, Recovery 1.6.3 (or something like that), and bootloader 3.01.

My problem is that I can't seem to flash the original recovery, I go to the stock menu of the program. I downloaded and decrypted an official OTA but once I hit "For A50X" it does it's thing but when I boot up nothing has change :/

Edit: is the 1.141.07_COM_GEN1 the stock recovery?

because I could flash this one via the Acer Recovery Installer app

Edit #2: So I flash the recovery mention in Edit #1 and when I try flashing the stock ROM by putting it in an SD card with the name update.zip it starts the process but then a couple of seconds later it just stops.

thanks in advance :D

Edit # 3: Solved it on my own.
[Acer Iconia A500] zok-star:
anyone have a download mirror?
[Acer Iconia A500] capslock66:
I have problem with the tool :

- Acer Driver : OK

- Usb connection : ERROR - connect usb cable and enable usb debugging

It's strange, because I use every days ADB (I am developer) and it work (adb devices)

A500 - ICS
[Acer Iconia A500] dincdoes.me:
Dumb question but over looked a lot did you try another usb port? This tool seem to only work on one of my ports. Try all your ports
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
So I still haven't been been able to get back to stock going from Thor's ICS V169. Any suggestion?

*I have drivers install, USB debugging is working correctly. I just can't seem to flash bootloader nor any recovery :/

Edit: solved it on own.
[Acer Iconia A500] alvanyap:
im having a problem which the software doesn't detect my bootldr version, is that normal?
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
I was having the same problem so I had to do the other method using the a500 apx tool. You're trying to flash the bootloader correct? Or just view your stats?
[Acer Iconia A500] alvanyap:
yes try to flash the bootloader, how to do it by manual using apx tool?is it the apx tools by blackthund3r?
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
Yes, the tool is by him. Here's a thread explaining the details (the second option): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425

Believe me its much easier that it looks!

- Im guessing the tool isn't getting your cpuid either, just like it did with me. To get it I tried the adb/terminal and dmesg method and neither worked for me.

- So I had to do a nandroid backup through the recovery and got it from the created folder located in the sd card, a text file by the name "UID.txt" (or something like that) Open it and it should have your number which I believe its something like 18 characters.

- Next go to the website listed in step 3 to get your sbk, copy and paste your cpuid and it'll generate your sbk. Copy it!

- Have the compatible ICS rom that you're gonna flash on your sd card. (Good choice is Thor's ICS - visit tegraowners- or AOKP -visit rootzwiki)

- Now get your APX-Flash Tool and bootloader package, links are on step 6.

Time for the fun stuff! :D

- Now follow the instructions on step 6 to use the APX tool.

- And congratulations you're now a brave man who did not fear death!

P.S. don't forget to thank the developers!

Any questions, feel free to ask.
[Acer Iconia A500] gamualexander:
you guys kick ass... i disabled security service and uac, and it flashed no problems.

cheers!
[Acer Iconia A500] Rogue Leader:
blackthundr identified it as a BCT issue and is working on a fix. He will post when it is ready I believe, but for now I would just disconnect the wire and reboot your tablet, theres nothing you can do just yet.
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
Defo in the works. I'm aiming for this weekend at the moment due to school exams. I'm literally getting a few minutes a day to check forums and keep you all in the loop / promise you all I'm not dead / neglecting the issue. Skrilax and I have collaborated a little bit for a lot of BCT-based epicness ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
I am trying to use this tool with my A500 and WinXP. It says it is flashing new rom in apx mode but I still have the stock recovery. Is there something I am doing wrong? Any ideas on how to get the new recovery to flash? Which recovery should I pick, was thinking the Thor one.

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
recovery

My recomendation: install acer recovery installer from play store, use it to install THOR recovery (basic version). After that you will be able to flash the newest recovery zip just from the recovery. It is simpke and save :-)

Newest THOR recovery to find here:

http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=473

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
How do I get ROOT first? I am on OTA ICS from Acer.
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
You mean without using afterota?

For me worked iconia root but I was on HC I do not know if it works with ICS.

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] Savok:
You may not want to link to that website on XDA.

Sent from my Inspire 4G
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
I guess I will try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1546593 and see if that gives me root.

Maybe I have a bootloader that is incompatible? Will load up details later when I am home.
[Acer Iconia A500] gravewormx:
Come on now, if they decide to flash it, it's their choice. No one is forcing them.

Plus the guy is just telling them what worked for him, he's just trying to help.
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
Android Build	: Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1

Bootloader	: 0.03.12-ICS

Any reason why this won't work?
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
:-)

...besides it is the original side from this recovery creator, at least for me...

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
any good guides to easily load an uflicked bootloader?
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
Updated to version 1.08

I've updated the OP with version 1.08 of the program, this version should resolve issues that some users experienced when they were running the HC bootloader in combination with a custom rom aka Flexreaper, etc.

Always check out the lite version first to see if it give you the normal values.

An SBK number should never look like this : 0x00000000 0x00000000 .....

Hope this update helps some of you guys !
[Acer Iconia A500] danixquick:
back to HC bootloader

Sorry, I in a wrong post.
[Acer Iconia A500] shaun298:
Using v8 of this program and ota ics

All I want is root, nothing else

I got to the root screen (supposed to be one click root..?)

The screen says, "Root" (through cwm....?) and then it says, "copy", copy what...?

I don't have cwm and don't want it.

Is their a program that will just do root, or did I miss something. Thanks all.
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
this tool copies a cwm installable root package to your tablet, tthats all. Afterwards you need to install it with your recovery. In my oppinion best way of doing things.

If you search for a one click root tool, you better use blackthunders tool, I think it can root your tablet with one click ( that is : i think ..., i'm not sure, just check his tool out and you will see)
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
Blackthunde3s tool works great for rooting before using this tool to add a recovery.
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
upgrades . . v1.09

The program now feels when multiple android devices are connected to your computer. It does so to prevent accidental flashing your smartphone with an acer ics multi bootloader.

(thats a joke)

Nah, but when a smartphone was connected to, the program displayed the information from the smartphone. All flash buttons were enabled to, so its better this way, when multiple devices are detected, all flashing is disabled.
[Acer Iconia A500] shaun298:
The only blackthund3r root stuff I can find says its for the ics leak, is there another.
[Acer Iconia A500] hiruyuki:
just wondering

first of all, thank you for this wonderful tool.

I wanted to upgrade to ics bootloader, but the instructions are too complicated for me.

I just wanted to make sure, since you added the capability to detect hc bootloader on flexreaper rf, does this tool flashes ics bootlader correctly under flexreaper now?

because I read your warning about flashing bootloader under custom roms.

yes, I'm currently on flexreaper rf1 with hc bootloader and I wanted a lazy ass way to upgrade my iconia.

:p
[Acer Iconia A500] telemike:
It works for OTA as well. I used this guide to get started: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425 then used afterota to do the rest
[Acer Iconia A500] roynielsen2000:
Hi

Reading this thread I'm a little in doubt if I can install bootloader and recovery on my new Liberty Tab G100W.

I have installed the Acer OTA release, so my tablet is now running:

Android Build : Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1

Bootloader : 0.03.12-ICS

...and used the ICS Root 2 utility to root it (AdFree works for example).

I was thinking of flashing Ics 3.14.8 and Recovery Thor v1.7.3 from AfterOta 1.09, is this possible ?

If so, considering my current installation, should I choose For A50x or the For G100W button :confused:

Oh, and should I have new ROM to flash on the ext. sd-card before I flash or will the existing installation be preserved ?

PS! Flashing a tablet is new to me, but my old HTC Desire and current Samsung Galaxy is another story :)

best regards

Roy
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
try the lite version first, if it shows you the normal values, you are good to go.
[Acer Iconia A500] FSUSeminole:
Any idea why I'm getting hung on "[3/5] flashing kernel"? Trying Thor v1.7.3 and Twrp v2.1.3 both do it.

Android Build: Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1

Bootloader: 0.03.12-ICS
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
PM sent !
[Acer Iconia A500] silverhawknike:
I got hung as well. Trying to flash Twrp v2.1.3
[Acer Iconia A500] ibawanzingee:
gersma, you're the man! Thanks for making this so easy! Quick question: I flashed, rebooted and the bootloader is saying "ERROR: Invalid secondary (AKB) kernel image". I rebooted into primary, all is ok. That's just telling me Skrilax's bootloader is in the secondary image location and that error came up because of that? Confused. I'm on the ICS bootloader, right? (I flashed this so I could rock Jelly Bean, is the reason I'm asking.)

All looks good tho. Just curious.
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
this latest bootloader has been adapted by skrylax for dual boot, when you only use ics you do not have a secondary kernel image... so its normal when you set the bootloader to load the secondary kernel it returns the message you got. More info on that in skrillax's bootloader thread, on how to use the new bootloader etc...
[Acer Iconia A500] elmerq:
Hello.

It is possible to use this tool to root Acer A500 with HC 3.2.1? I cannot find here such information.

Regards :)
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Yes, but ofcourse it has to be rootet. Or you can use the tool to dodowngrade first, root and start then with the bootloader upgrade.

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] elmerq:
Tablet is not rooted. There is stock 3.2.1 rom. So firstly my friend should downgrade it using this tool?
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Exactly! After downgrading you will have the unlocked HC bootloader 3.0.1 and the tab is easy to root. After that you can install the recovery of your choice and the newest ICS bootloader

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] elmerq:
Many thanks for this explanation :)
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
No worries m8 :-)

I used AFTEROTA successfully in both directions. So I could collect some experience... :-)

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] ibawanzingee:
I thought i would be g2g! Thanks for the reply, gersma.
[Acer Iconia A500] Master_Ellis:
How long does it take to flash the kernel. Mine is stuck on step 3/5 for the last 10 minutes (Flashing Kernel)
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Downloaded the zip in the OP. Not seeing any directions on how to do this?
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Definitely to long...

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Bump.......
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
when one gets stuck, there is something wrong with the BCT part, so none of the methods posted here on xda will work for you i think. I also think that 'Blackthunder' has a tool to dump your tablets own BCT and when using this BCT binary you should be able to flash bootloaders and recoveries using his tool. Blackthunder is a quite popular and promissing young dev so it should not be hard to find his tools here in the dev forums of our beloved iconia tablet.
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
The tool is quite self explanatory.

Just connect your tablet with your computer and fire up Afterota. If you want to go back to a stock rom (stock recovery, stock rom) read the instuctions carefully on the stock tab, and press any of the available buttons, if you just want to flash a custom recovery and the patched bootloader, use the standard tab. And finally some extra stuff is available on the advanced tab.

All instructions and information needed when you need it is presented when you use the program.

Hope this helps.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
What mode does the tablet have to be in? Does it touch the recovery or ROM in any way?
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Don`t be afraid!

Just connect tab and PC via USB cable, make sure usb debugging is on. Start afterota.exe. The rest explains it self!

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Oh so booted into the OS...gotcha. Cool Will try in a few hours.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Just getting "error driver not found."

I really wish this thing had instructions...
[Acer Iconia A500] gersma:
I think the tool has a "install driver" button ...
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Mine does not. I only have two tabs whereas the OP has a few.
[Acer Iconia A500] lowsum:
I think you downloaded the "lite" version, look under the pictures, the full package is there. Uninstall all existing acer driver reboot and reinstall, you should be good to go.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Ok so just flashed the standard ICS recovery for Thor's 1.7.3 CWM. Getting "ERROR: Invalid secondary (AKB) kernel image." when trying to boot to Android...am I bricked?

---------- Post added at 07:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:18 PM ----------

Ok had to select "Boot primary kernel image" for some reason...
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
...and? Wasn't to hard ;-)

Hope everything works now :-)

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] agentfazexx:
Why the extra step just to boot the OS?
[Acer Iconia A500] HunnyBearLewis:
Hey I hope someone can help me with a little issue I'm having. Of course, I've been searching for about an hour and couldn't find a definitive answer so that's why this post is here.

I want to get the v8 BL - so downloaded AfterOTA, downloaded drivers, it gave me valid info readouts. Everything looked good so I chose the Thor1.7.3/BLv8 - it starts flashing and finishes then tells me that I'm good to go and reboot.

After that I checked and still have the HC bootloader. I could tell because in recovery it said I didn't have dual boot support and when I flashed civato's Reflex 4.0.4 it wouldn't boot (get stuck on splash screen) until I flashed a HC kernel.

Any ideas? I ran AfterOTA again and it looked like everything was good again, got to and finished 4/4 steps but still BL v8.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Update: Did the process on a different/better computer that wasn't running XP and it worked like a charm. Wonderful tool this is. :highfive:
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
The drivers too... But finally Afterota (mostly) works :-)

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] ttsupra95:
How long is it supposed to take to flash the recovery. I have been waiting for almost 30 min. I did the twrp recovery. Still waiting on step 3/4. I know patience, but just seems to be taking a long time.
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Then something went wrong :-(

It is maybe 2 minutes for all steps...

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] danixquick:
Try it again, the computer must find the APX tablet mode. Acer driver install again!
[Acer Iconia A500] BENETNATH:
i presume it will not work on a a510 ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Raptor.X:
Can we follow this tutorial going from original ROM HC 3.0.1?
[Acer Iconia A500] meduza:
Coming from HC 3.0.1. should be no problem :)

m.
[Acer Iconia A500] vache:
Could you add a simple (manual) SBK calculator if we own the CPUID ?

I cannot keep my website alive for now.
[Acer Iconia A500] blackthund3r:
If you give me the PHP code I will host it on my VPS for the time being. Or at least an indication on how I would do it. PM? And if you want FTP vache for other stuff let me know. I can't be a public mirror due to bandwidth but I can keep the SBK calculation up for a very long time. 67days server uptime and counting :)
[Acer Iconia A500] midnclb:
im sorry to look retarded for asking this but what exactly does this tool do ? I'm on ICS stock from OTA , i'd like to try some custom ROMS i've read several guides but installing custom roms from ICS its a bit unclear. so far i understand this will get me root which is needed to flash roms. what i don't get is where is the recovery and boot loader that i need to flash with this thing and how do i actually flash it. also do i need a kernel ? do i still need my cpuid ? thanks and sorry to be a drag in here.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
All root does is allow you to install a custom recovery (basically)

Once thats on yr tab you can flash a rom.

afterOTA tool does it all for you, roots, extracts your cpuid and generate your sbk, flash the patched bootloader and install a custom recovery.

Connect to yr pc and run the .exe

The info window will open - give it a few minutes to extract all yr info click "save values" to save to txt file..

Open the Standard Tab and choose yr recovery and b/l

Click ok to flash.

Yr tab will turn off and enter apx mode

it should then dispaly "acer Iconia apx mode" or "acer download mode" (MAke sure you see something like this, the flash will only be successful if its in this mode.)

It will then flash the recovery and b/l...

after a couple of mins u will see PASS and "reboot the device"

Once you reboot, your tab should dispay

"Skrilax v8 Bootloader"

"booting primary kernel image"

reboot to recovery and install yr custom rom - a ll done!!!

Any special instructions regarding kernels will be in the OP of the rom u want, but normally it will be included in the rom itself.