yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Freddie King:
Solved my problem for data and obb games files

I was about to try manually moving the data directory myself and symlinking it. I don't know whether the manual method would work so this app looks like a good option.:good:

One more thing...I've found that setting Link2SD to automatically install apps to the external SD worked better than doing this after an app is installed. But, as you say, it doesn't copy the data or obb file.

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I'd recommend trying the alternative method where you upload CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip to an SD card in your tablet and use this rather than sideloading it from Windows. If you do it this way then you need to use a different recovery, as per justinnickovtime's post. You won't need to worry about loosing the device driver before trying to sideload CWM-SuperSU.

Download the alternative ROM recovery-cwm-a110-fromsource.img

Upload CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip to your external SD card.

Follow Dj DOMs guide until you get to fastboot boot recovery412-touch-new.img

Instead of typing

fastboot boot recovery412-touch-new.img

type in the alternative ROM

fastboot boot recovery-cwm-a110-fromsource.img

Wait for the "OK" notification.

Once CWM has booted select install .zip from sd card

You'll see a long list of NO's..so make sure you select YES.;)

Wait for CWM to finish loading CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip

Reboot once finished - you may need to select another YES option here.

In order to make sure that you are rooted install Root Checker Basic.

*adapted from DJ DOM's guide and justinnickovtime.

PS guys, many thanks for all the hard work on getting this device rooted. I exhausted my 8 GIG disk space in less than than a month!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mlk43611:
confused about the nex toolkit

Never mind, problem solved.

Hello,

The tutorial says: "Right click on the Acer A110, and select install driver. Choose to point to your own path, and point it at the path for the Nexus 7 Toolkit install. (Make sure you have include subfolders checked)"

The Nexus 7 Toolkit install -- are you referring to the program that appears after extracting googlenexus.exe, the one that starts a "adb" command window when you click on it? Or am I supposed to something w/this program prior to this point?

Thx.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] luis79:
nex tool kit

how did you solve getting drivers found but can something about hash not present afraid to unplug a11o in middle of process thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
What os are you using?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Sorry for not being on in a while. I've been extremely busy.

This weekend I will update the guide and include some more information. As well as revise it for those of you having trouble.

It's that directory that the Toolkit installed to.

Usually

C:\Nexus

OR

C:\Program Files(x86)\Nexus
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smokyhill:
Just plan to buy a Acer A110. This is good news for me. Thanks a lot. :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dylan111557:
Hey, everything seems to work , but at the end, even though i get 100% complete i get:

cant mount /cache/recovery/log

cant open /cache/recovery/log

Cant mount /cache/recovery/last_log

Cant open/cache/recovery/last_log

cant open /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/MSC

(no such file or directory)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
Are you getting this reported in CWM when it boots? That sounds very much like you're using one of the early CWM attempts which had mount issues.

If you've confirmed you're perm rooted and the only issue you have is getting CWM to boot without mounting errors, try this CWM image:

a110-412-CWM-recovery

If something else is going on, we need as much info from you as possible to help you out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Thread updated!

Try to follow the new guide and see if it works, if it doesn't, post here for help.

Thank you everyone for your input!

Enjoy your rooted tablets.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Thanks for the file by the way. Seems to work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] expat1906:
Stock Recovery

Does anyone have a copy of the stock recovery image that they could let me have?

Also how are you guys creating the flashable zip files of the ROM's you are creating?

TIA Richard.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
Check my post for 4.1.2 stock rooted, along with some other flashables:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36680930&postcount=560

The ROMs that I've shared so far are simple nandroids via CWM, as koush introduced creating full zips from the frontend. Makes it very easy to share a particular build, as long as you remember to remove your personal info beforehand.

This is exactly why flashable CWM was so important.

Each of the ROMs in the post above are free from any personal info and should work on any A110 regardless of "model" because I think we've now established that there are no regional differences between any A110 device. Considering people have flashed my ROMs without issue, I'm fairly confident that all of the minor differences seen when looking at datasheets, are all incorrect entries on Acer's own pages.

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No problem, I'm sure this file got lost in the frenzy of posts that were happening around the time. Unless another image was posted after I posted this one, this is the only one that flashed without issues, although touch does not work and I've still not been able to get it to work. I'll be digging out the build info again in my next batch of spare time to try to get touch working, but I honestly cannot see the point in touch for recovery anyway. Which is why I'm surprised by the number of posts along the line of "will flash when touch works" - why? Up/down/volume not fast enough for a menu system you'll be in for 5 button presses? LAZY!

Even so, I'll try.

Be good to see what you come up with when you tinker. I've got everything in my kitchen ready to build, but I can't dedicate the time right now. First step is pretty easy as well, build the current kernel from source - no changes, but a big confidence booster for anyone attempting to do this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
Just realised Stock recovery isn't there - I'll look through my files when I get a chance and see what I have.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36597652&postcount=2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] expat1906:
TY Seems to work ok.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Alright, that's good to know.

So we have a stock recovery that will flash.

I have a full backup of the stock ROM as well, however, a British fella posted some Roms here already, so those will work.

Hmm, I'll start developing on Friday!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] samb28:
q uestion

hi i am new to this forum and i have a lot of question about rooting this tablet.

1- I have an a100 rooted an the root method was very simple but this need a lot of script and im a beginer i dont know how to do it so is there a simple program to root the a110?

2- SuperSU by chainfire as updated to v1.00 and the root method is on v0.99 can you update the file to v1.00 please ?

3- Can we root the a110 without unlock the bootloader cause unlocking the bootloader void your warantly so can i root my a110 and just have root access without unlock the bootloader ?

Suggestion can you put a video how to root a110 step by step.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
1- No simpler steps at the moment and no automatic program. The steps are pretty easy to be honest and any question you have has probably been already answered in one of the threads. Stick to it and you'll have no problem.

2- Thiis is easy enough to update yourself in the meantime.

3- No, you need to go though that step.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Blokenfeffer summed it up for you.

These steps are very thorough and simple. If you can read and follow instructions, you'll be fine. If not, well, that's a problem.

The SuperSU version doesn't really matter. Once it's flashed, you can update the app.

In order to root any device, you must unlock to bootloader.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] samb28:
Thank you for the fast reply. I just have another question.

Can we unroot? If yes, how?

Can unlocking the bootloader brick my a110?

What is CWM?:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
Should be possible, but I don't think anyone here has tried yet, wasn't a primary objective.

It's possible, in rare circumstances. If your device is hooked up correctly, you follow the steps you'll be fine. If you unplug during the process (or your power goes out) you're in danger. It's fairly safe. Always have a good charge in your battery before you do anything with flash memory.

CWM = ClockworkMod - replaces stock recovery and allows for easy ROM replacement and full device backups.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] samb28:
Can anybody tell me if sixaxis controler work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MassiveDRS:
Finally !! great work guys:)

now since the hardware is the same as the nexus 7, would CyanogenMOD work?? if someone had it ported or slightly modded??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
It should work.

I'm working on this and a kernel.

But since it's exam time, and I have one more exam left. I'll get to it right after.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] justinnickovtime:
Yes, it does. :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Are you referring to the gyroscope or am I missing something here? :confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MassiveDRS:
A suggestion

Great news :) :)

I have one last question

instead of downloading the SDK files etc.

I think the root can be pulled-off using just :

1- NExus toolkit

2 the cwm.img and put it in the "C:\Google Nexus 7 ToolKit\put_img_files_to_flash_here" Folder

and using the command number 11 in the Nexus toolkit which says" boot or flash .img files"

and flash the recovery and then using the recovery it self to flash the superSU

because all of the commands that you are using are universal in all Androids

I own a Nexus 7 and i use its ADB with my Galaxy S2 i9100G and most of the commands work very well

and the toolkit already unlocked the bootloader

So ... should it work??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
I don't see why it wouldn't work, so long as you point it to the right file.

The Nexus 7 and this tablet share many similarities, and the Acer A110 is actually rooted pretty easily now, almost as easy as the google way. ;)

But, keep in mind, the N7 toolkit is optional now, since you don't need to push files to the tablet from the computer while in Recovery. You can keep files on SD card and install from there.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
The Nexus 7 toolkit is just a batch file that executes the commands we need, so this probably would work.

Thing is, it wouldn't be difficult to make a batch file ourselves, not modify someone else's work and call it our own. Nobody has yet. It wouldn't even be rude to base it off the same script with credit, but hacking it like that seems unfair to me. Lot's of people could do it, including me - but for a one off process, isn't the guide good enough for now?

Once we're at the point where we're offering kernels and ROMs and a bigger toolkit is needed, we're probably fine where we are.

You could make it and help out? :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Hmm, I'm gonna try porting a ROM first. If that goes well, I'll see where to go from there.

Don't expect a kernel too soon, since its probably gonna need to be built from scratch..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZenithX:
I finally got around to rooting my tablet after putting it off for the past few weeks. Anyway, the root went okay, however I can't seem to re-size the weather widget now. It's bothering me cuz of where I had it on the screen lol. Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
What weather widget are you using?

Try the HD widgets weather widget. It's a very nice widget.

Widget word count: 5
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZenithX:
Just the one that came with it. I'll check out that one though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Interesting. Mine didn't come with a weather app? I don't think it did..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ZenithX:
It's just a widget I think.

That's what it looks like below. But yeah it was re-sizable before I was rooted, by just longpressing it and letting go and then it had the blue lines you could drag and adjust, and it doesn't seem to want to do that now. Other widgets are resizable though so I'm not really sure lol.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Oh, I have that one. Won't resize for me either.

Here's what the HD widget one I have looks like after customizing it.

Edit: pic failed to upload?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] notifyme:
Great Job!! One Question...

What a Great job!! My thanks to all. I installed last night, using the Updated (jan. 22) instructions, and it proceeded smooth as butter...

My A110 is now rooted with 4.1.2. However, I can't figure out how to get a CWM recovery screen, using the CWM_SU ROM install. I have another rooted Tablet (Viewsonic Gtablet) running TeamDRH CWM 6.0.1.1 (Beta). To get the GTAB to boot into recovery, I hold the power on + sound up (+) buttons until I get a CWM Recovery display on the screen. However, when I try this same approach with the CWM installed on the A110, I get only a blank screen. Is there a different power up key sequence to boot into CWM recovery?

Thanks for all the hard work!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
As silly as this sounds, I don't know. I never even bothered figuring out how to try to boot into CWM with button presses.This is mostly due to me using ROM Manager for most of my backup handling, and this has a handy "reboot into recovery" button.

I'd suggest that, for an instant fix :)

Lazy? Yup :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Actually, you can boot to recovery on these tablets by holding volume up while pressing power, I believe.

BUT, the way we rooted the tablet means the recovery won't stick, you're only running ClockworkMod recovery to root and to flash things/back up. It's not permanently installed on the tablet. Once you reboot, it goes back to stock recovery.

This is because the CWM recovery isn't the most stable, yet.

If you need to install a zip or backup your tab, just boot the recovery again.

$adb devices

$adb reboot bootloader

$fastboot boot -name of recovery file-

You should be fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] notifyme:
Thanks. This explains it. By the way, The viewsonic Gtab was one of the first tegra 2 Tablets with 512MB, with 8gb internal sd and up to 32gb external sd. Unfortunately, as one of the first tegra 2's it shipped with less than stellar implementation of Froyo 2.2. In fact the tablet, as shipped, would not EVEN connect to the android marketplace! The TeamDRH guys have pushed this tablet through rooting and clockworkmod versions of Android from 2.2 to 4.1.2. However, they are rapidly approaching a hard memory stop at 512MB. The slimmed down 4.1.2 Rom requires 350MB of the 512mb available. However, their implementation of CWM (CWMR Touch v6.0.1.1 TeamDRH Beta 1) is rock solid on my Tegra2 Tablet, touch is implemented and function is superb. I have been using their CWM ROMS from 5.5.0.4 to present, on the Gtab, with nary an issue. While I certainly don't understand the in's and out's of a working CWM on a machine level basis, these guys seem a friendly sort and might be willing to support your efforts to get a working touch CWM fully imbedded on the A110.

You hit the nail on the head, what I need are two functions of CWM; The ability to EASILY backup and restore complete OS and APP images as well as the ability to install new ROM images using the capabilities of CWM.

In the meantime, I can now implement the backup and restore function as you suggest.

Thanks again,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Can you ask them to help out?

I'm not familiar with building a recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] notifyme:
I can try... I'll get back to you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blokenfeffer:
My CWM image is stable as far as I'm aware. It's been flashed on my device before I posted it. Not had anyone report otherwise to me.

I've not had a single issue with it in place.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nerdwise:
is there any way to use N7 kernel or rom. at least is there any custom kernel which provides otg host support ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Tried it.

ROM, different screen resolution, kernel, I doubt it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sramacher:
Forgive me in advance as I am new to android programing. Can we take the N7 build of CM and merge the stock Acer kernel into it to get CM running on our device? I am sure it can't be that easy, but....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Try it. I'm trying to build a ROM from scratch.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sandydpd:
I have run this root method for a while now - and it has been quite stable :)

Just today - I found that the tablet had shut off while I was sleeping. On a turn on - the tablet refused to boot - getting stuck at the black screen with the green acer logo on it. I have warranty (and talked to them already about it), so I can simply send it off, but is there anything I can do to manually unbrick it?

I would love to keep all my apps ;)

I have already tried using Android Recovery (Volume up + Power Key), but the restore process apparently only wipes data instead of doing a flash.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
You'll need to do a wipe to fix it. Unless you bricked it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
I will probably be posting an unbricking post when I get home. Too many people are getting bricked.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] strekill:
Wow,

Yesterday, I've succesfully rooted my a110! It s my first Android device and I'm Věry happy I bought it.

I'm using tablet all day long and it s rock stable and it's not slower than originál unrooted system.

Thanks to all developers! I can see a lot of hard work behind.

Now I've to find some tweek that will show me battery percentage in sys tray.

Greeting from Czech republic!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
You came from an apple device, eh?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ThisCopyIsNotGenuine:
Had to register to say Thanks to all of you who contributed to this thread. Just did my first root and all went well. Running 4.1.2 Slim (blokenfeffer).

Your work is very much appreciated!

:cyclops:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
where did you get different rom?

is there any way to make rotation working btw?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
The other Roms are stock with some stuff removed.

To get rotation, swipe down the notification bar and then press the little lock with arrows around it.

Or, settings, accessibility, rotation.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
yes i know, but where can i get roms for this device?

I cant find any here.

I know what im doing, i have 3 phones rooted.

I am going to get this tablet soon :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ThisCopyIsNotGenuine:
Found the other roms in this post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36680930&postcount=560
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xxjahasotoxx:
Hi I got this tablet a while back and been kind of hesitant to root because of the warranty I got from best buy. so I was wondering if there's any way to return completely to stock or at least unroot so that I could still do warranty exchange if needed. Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
Is there any 4.2 rom for a110?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Thank you, those would be the other Roms, however, they are still stock roms.

In order to get it back to stock, you must flash a stock rom and the stock recovery. It'll be fine.

Not at the moment, i'm working on a port however.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
I'd love to see my tablet with Android 4.2.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
I would love to as well, but it's harder than you'd think.

I need to create a Rom from scratch and then use it to port over other Roms.

And, I'm a student, so I don't have much time for it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
little offtopic :D

I ordered this tablet, im gonna get this tomorrow.

I noticed it has only 256k colours, is it big problem?

When you watch movies or play games, is it noticeable?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xxjahasotoxx:
At certain angles it looks like you have a shadow, sort of like a holographic type look but most of the time it doesn't affect the picture.

I also have a question I've tried searching but can't find the a copy of the unrooted stock rom if anyone can point me to it I'd appreciate it. Thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
Is it possible to get settings like this?

I like Phone UI, but is it possible to get Tablet UI for settings?

There is alot of wasted space
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
That would need a new ROM..

Be patient. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flashallthetime:
You can get that on any ROM, there,s a apk called xposed settings found herehttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

There's a link to a module that will give you the ability of adjusting the DPI of individual apps just like paranoid rom
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Why are you here? Go away.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flashallthetime:
OK, just thought I would pass this awesome apk, bye:D:D:D:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Lol. Lurking my threads , eh?

you're welcome to stay, on one condition. You help me make the ROM. (;
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flashallthetime:
Oh yah sure I can test it for you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
On what exactly do you plan to test it?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flashallthetime:
Well, I thought you would donate an Acer tablet:) :) :) :) :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DjDom:
Or you can go buy one.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flashallthetime:
I could but my tablet is rocking, my custom ROM and a custom kernel, fast and smooth as butter, I baked init.d support into my ROM, but I'll take donations:D:D:D:D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shunpoo:
If you have anything small to test, im in.

Im friendly with rooting and so on, I know what im doing.

Im kinda new into tablets, but they are similar to phones.

It's really good to see, that there is somebody who takes care of our A110.