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[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
Just one last little question: For Linux root method, in terminal i have to type sudo ./toolkit.sh, anything more? Ubuntu has all needed tools or drivers? Did i need to boot tablet in recovery or do in in running system?

OK, that was 3 questions ;) Sry if questions answered anywhere in thread, i'm bit too lazy ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
if you're on ubuntu 64 bit i think you need to do

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

otherwise... chmod +x toolkit.sh and go
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
OK, recovery or running system?

Thx
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
running system

usb debugging turned on.

the rest is explained at the beginning, like always.

easy as it can get.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] necrospiritus:
My tablet is A1-810. I stared root everythings going fine.Toolkit said to me dont touch to screen.After toolkit stared to using my tablet, doing some codes.Suddenly Toolkit programme is end,gone and ı looked to my tablet NEtwork Utility, support shell/ping/dns/http commands, there is a written command by toolkit "/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -I/system/bin/sh -p 1234" and run button. What I must to do? (my english isnt perfect)

I restarted toolkit. Programme work fine after I saw success. root done but my tablet stuck still network utility page and any button doenst work.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
which firmware is installed and which system.img.gz have you picked?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] velkowww:
Why i'm downloading version RV04RC04: system image as a image.img? should be *.gz isn't it?.....god damned. Could anyone give me a link or mirror to download the propper RV04RC04 system.img.gz please!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] necrospiritus:
my fw is RV18RC07_WW_GEN1 and I downloaded this fw but I have good news.When my tablet was stuck, I did update thing(zip file) and my tablet opened but not rooted.. So tried again root process and its work, Thanks for toolkit. :) I want to ask 2 questions. 1)Am I have to do update thing after root? Is update damage to root? 2)How can I do CWM for A1-810?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
All downloads are *.img.gz !!!

You either:

Extracted it yourself

Used a download tool like JDownloader that extracts automatically after Download

Have Windows hide extensions feature enabled.

congratulations! ;)

updates can still be applied.

no unlocked bootloader, no CWM, no custom ROMs
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
Yeah, i'm the man with much questions, but i didn't want to crash my tablet while doing stupid things ;)

So one question again: If using root from scratch, is i t necessary to use "Invalid Partition Error" Fix before?

Thx again
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cihuy039:
Dear Bro,

I have a question, can i use this tool for Lenovo A1000 tablet? Coz i had read that rooting Lenovo was same w/ Acer.

CMIIW.

Thanks Bro
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
when rooting from scratch not necessarily. only if you want to update your tab.

but i recommend it.

Next version will have lenovo support.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shantusingh:
Any update news for Acer b1-a71 ?!

I'm On version - 4.1.2

Kernel - 3.4.0

Img version - Acer_AV051_B1-A71_RV05RC05_WW_GEN1

Build No. - Acer_AV051_B1-A71_1.258.00_WW_GEN1
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
OK, finally i did it!

First i got a little problem with my keyboard, had to switch to stock keyboard because touchpal writes **** in terminal on tablet ;)

Then i tried with supersu, but remembered that this won't work and get superuser, now all is fine i hope.

Thx once more!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jrennald:
Good day Sir,

Im back with my A1, (did not sent to my brother due to some issues delivering)

Just want to clarify so i will not make a mistake..

version of my A1 is RV18RC07_WW_GEN1

I've downloaded all the 3 files u have there.

1. update.zip

2. system.img.gz with /system RW workaround

3. system.img.gz (MD5 = e8d763221d2a25bfe7751019af3bfda9) [mirror]

Also, the toolkit ofcourse..

for rooting,

what system.img.gz will i use? 2 or 3?

or update 1st before rooting?

Because, Ive tried again to root it.

ive just use #2, no update or anything..

root successful, but i dont know, google play wont work.

does it have any effect with that? even doing factory reset.

still rooted, and google play not working.

so now I have unrooted it again.. xD

sorry for being noob.. Y_Y
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cihuy039:
i will wait for your next version...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
boot loop bricked a1-810

i softbricked my a1-810 by editing build.prop, but now i can't get to adb anymore :(

i can get into system recovery and fastboot. I was on RV18RC10_PA_CA, and i tried flashing system.img that i unpacked from 1st post in this forum, but fastboot gives error.

is there any help for me ? is it possible to get zip update that i can flash as"apply update from external storage" plz help. thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
rooting the tablet shouldn't break the google play store...

I would have used the #2nd one also...

Have you tried to clear data of google play store app and deleting your google account and readd?

1. Forget fastboot. Because bootloader is locked

2. don't play around with system.img files. All you need is the system.img.gz

3. There is an update.zip on 1st page, but I cannot guarantee it works.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shantusingh:
No one knows on the update for b1-a71 ?!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
As i know there is no update. There is an RC06 version, but i remember i read that its same as RC05, for me the only update to install will be android 4.2, i don't know about acer updating that...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
i don't believe they will.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
I wrote a letter to acer. before i send it, please could someone with better english skills check the grammar and maybe improve some words or statements.

Also, if someone finds out the proper email adress for USA please let me know. But I think info@acer-euro.com should also be fine.

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
Yeah, it's just a small and very cheap tablet, btw, on phone i need that but on this tablet i need root and not more ;)

Maybe i will try supercharger, is that absolutely secure? Is it enough to install only the script, a busybox and not more (Don't want to suck my services.jar or something that crashes my newly rooted tablet)?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
i installed everything except the su binary, as i'm sure root won't work afterwards.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
That means you run script to install busybox, sqlite3 + zipalign, then run supercharger install script" You did ultimatic jar patcher too?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
Yes. Ultimatic Jar Patcher didn't work for me, but i think i used it the wrong way. But other users reported that it worked.

Please let me know how to apply the jar patcher when you made it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] boqs:
I'm by no means an english-expert, but i fixed some minor errors:

To: info at acer-euro dot com

Topic: Unlock Bootloaders for Acer Iconia Devices running Android

Dear Acer,

I am a proud owner of the <Your Device>. I would really like to get full access to my product, meaning an unlocked bootloader.

This could give me the possibility to customize my device the way I want. This means, custom recoveries, custom ROMs, custom Kernels etc. This way I could keep my device longer up to date, as there is a lack in updates from Acer.

Also I am sure that if you unlock bootloaders, you could sell much more of your great Iconia tablets.

There are a lot of other people that want this feature and have signed the petition in the link below.

https :// www dot change dot org/en-GB/petitio...onia-tablets-2

So please Acer, listen to the customer and you shall earn both prestige and money from the Android community.

I'm looking forward to your reply.

Thanks and best regards,

<Your Name>
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
:good::good::good:

This sounds way better. Thanks a lot!

I will keep the letter open for changes. Maybe someone has also some nice suggestions.

Tomorrow we can start sending emails. Of course you can also send this letter, as it's also very good.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
Ummm... I find the letter slightly demanding. Why not try to use words that are not much of a command but rather more formal? It would do much effect. Just an opinion. And I am not saying that the letter does not do any good, but maybe needs some improvements. I can try to edit it...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
of course!

that's why ask.

actually i don't want to sound commanding, i just cannot express any better... sorry.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Reno_kun:
I've got the same problem but with RV18RC07. I didn't find any solution :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nihilista:
Didn't patch now, patcher said i have to disable memory card and go to charge mode, but i don't know what's meant with charge mode.

Anybody knows how to get that?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
Here it is:

View attachment 2203516

Please inform me if the letter's too formal, too long, or has some mistakes. This is the best I can do.

Oh, I almost forgot. I requested for the email address of the Acer America from my local Acer contact. I haven't got any replies yet...

EDIT: I put it in a document file because the format of the text will be lost if I put it here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
There is no charge mode on the Acer Iconias. But with MTP mode the memory card is also not blocked.

Dude.

This is awesome! It sounds indeed more friendly and i think we would have more success with this one than with the other.

Please. Everybody feel free to post suggestions. Tomorrow I will release the template on the change.org site and my google+ community.

Thanks to everyone!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] giallone:
A1-810 rooted succesfully

Hello,

just rooted succesfully my A1-810 using the "RV18RC07_WW_GEN1". All is working ok and i'm already using adaway and checking around to see if all is working ok.Will try to test it carefully trying to be of help to others =)

Just one question: i see thta there is an "update.zip" regarding the "RV18RC07_WW_GEN1" firmware version..i see that seems an official Acer update, can some tell me what i i'm supposed to do with that? should i use it after the rooting? is to be used before? :confused:

thank you for the excellent work, my tablet now is really "mine" and f..k the ads :laugh:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
you are already up to date. nothing to do.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
Thanks, I tried update.zip from 1st page, but won't flash it, comes up with error :(

wonder if i can make my own update.zip that will only update with proper build.prop ? anybody have idea how to do it ? or any idea where

to find factory acer firmware ? thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Reno_kun:
I'm like you and it's really a shame that Acer does not offer at least one firmware. I tried several things today but nothing works.

I have to return my tablet while a simple flash (maybe 2 minutes) should work... :mad:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jrennald:
Hello, just want to ask,

have you tried the memory swap?

because, still not working for me..

it wont detect my SD card if I do the swap.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
unfortunately i can't return mine :(

this tablet is weired. I had bootloop on my other android devices many times, but i was always able to access trough adb and repair build.prop...

this one won't budge.. maybe i should try different acer drivers... or using linux...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
Ok people,

We have now a template, so everybody can send an email to acer in hope they unlock the bootloader for our favorite device.

Thanks to user .vonpatrick. and boqs.

Please take the minute and send this email to them. Don't forget to fill out your device and your name.

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
Guys, I really, really need your help. My tablet is in a grave danger, I think. I tried using this ROM and messed up my framework-res.apk, I guess. It won't boot into firmware, but recovery is still accessible. I haven't read the warning when replacing the framework-res.apk. And then I knew that something's wrong when FC's pop-upped. I tried sending it to service center, but they're having trouble fixing it. They said it is in a serious state. Below are the details.

Model name: B1-A71

Firmware version: RV05RC05

Please, help me out. This is my only Android device left, as I broke the others...

Thank you in advance!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
flash the acer firmware v05 from sd card
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
I already did that, but no luck...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
then it seems your device is fubar... sorry
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
Isn't there any other way to fix it, internally (software)?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
I wonder where did you guys found those two acer a1-810 factory updates from first page( RV18RC07_WW_GEN1 update zip and RV07RC01_PA_CUS1 update)?

there is nothing on acer support websites, and Acer support tech that I just talked to says that firmware update for A1-810 doesn't exist yet ?????
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tdevito:
Uh..

I searched this topic, and maybe I missed it, but I seem to have a problem with my Iconia B1-710 tab. I accidentally got it stuck in a bootloop. I tried to download the firmware, as you said, but I can't seem to find it for my specific tablet. Any help with that would be great.

---------- Post added at 11:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 PM ----------

I know that if I was somehow able to find the firmware, then I could potentially save my tablet...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
Yes.

Some guys here have the talent to find Acer firmware update .zip files.

I don't know how to do that.

But nevertheless it's a shame Acer doesn't provide them. They could save so much money for less support calls.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
I would like to ask those talented guys to post the update to AV052_A1-810_RV18RC10_PA_CA if possible, please :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tdevito:
Hmm

*Any idea who these mysterious people might be? I would really rather fix it myself, both for the learning experience and the satisfaction :good: .
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
just look here in the thread.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tdevito:
Thanks

Yeah, I still can't find it after searching and asking multiple people. Looks like Acer is getting my tablet back. Although they are charging me to fix it, which doesn't make much sense because I bought it new yesterday. Thanks for your help though. This toolkit would be very helpful for those of us with B1-710s if Acer would just provide the stock firmware!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
does anyone know how to get acer ota updates offline. i tried with curl but can't figure it out.

i know for sure my tablet was on Acer_AV052_A1-810_1.041.00_PA_CA build, and now it is on Acer_AV052_A1-810_1.081.00_PA_CA, so regardles of what acer tech support are saying, update MUST exist... just don't know how to get to it :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] giallone:
not sure

Hello, I just tried it fast because I'm still waiting for my new 32gb SD and I didn't succeeded

Don't know if it was my fault or whatever..need to test the swap better in the future
[Miscellaneous Android Development] @non4:
My b1 a71 has a half failed touchscreen. I read of a solution somewhere, but upon opening it I cannot find the loose connection or how to fix it. Can anyone help with some images if possible?

Sent from my smart frying pan (Tegra 3)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] elmkzgirxp:
That happened to me like 4-5 times. What I did is I sent it back to Acer for repair, in fear of making it worse if I fixed it myself.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
As some people wanted a tutorial for the Supercharger v6, I wrote a short one:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pocas12:
hi...i know that this has nothing to do with the toolkit....but is there any chance that iconia a1 810 will be the android 4.3 update
[Miscellaneous Android Development] @non4:
Managed to fix mine. Its interesting to note the warranty seal on one of the screws was already broken. Anyway if it happens again there's a ribbon that connects the screen on the middle of the main board, the connection had come loose ;)

Sent from my smart frying pan (Tegra 3)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
I don't think so.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zilent28:
is this working on s6310 galaxy young?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xheadshotxpain:
I have the a1-810 but the firmware on here doesn't match mine, what do I do?:confused:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tdevito:
hm

On the B1-710 support site, there is a section in the downloads called "documents"

Within that is something called "Kernal Source Code" that I can download. Will that help me at all with finding the stock firmware?

Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
First google try showed me this.

Your device has an unlockable bootloader. So there will be safer ways to root your device and flash ROMs than the methods we use here...

You either update to RC10 if theres any way.

Or you root from scratch under linux or osx, but please give us the rooted system.img.gz if you do that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
an ubuntu live cd or usb stick would be enough.

the tool is for linux, windows and osx... of course not the .exe there is also a .sh attached...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xheadshotxpain:
Could I risk bricking my device with the root from scratch feature?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
Absolutely no. The only risky method is flash system.img.gz
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrSpinx:
Hi, as i idiot i have deleted/bad saved build.prop file and now my device is stuck on bootloop.

I can go in recovery but, it isn't show in adb, il i go in fastoboot instead it is showed il fastboot devices. I can make any try?

I have tested to flash update.zip from recovery, but it talk me that i haven't a build.prop file

I have tested to flash update through the fastboot with fastboot update update.zip, but it told me that archive does not contain android-info.txt or android-product.txt...

I have opened update.zip, too see if there is any think that i can do and in META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script

assert(getprop("ro.product.name") == "a1-810_ww_gen1");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p3", "/system");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p4", "/cache");

assert(file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "acer/a1-810_ww_gen1/mango:4.2.2/JDQ39/1367662537:user/release-keys" ||

file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "acer/a1-810_ww_gen1/mango:4.2.2/JDQ39/1371909231:user/release-keys");

ui_print("Verifying current system...");

show_progress

If i delete the thwo line assert(file_getprop("/system/build.prop",...... ) i can try to flash through recovery?

Or i can search an android-info.txt or android-product.txt to use through fastboot?

Or i cat try to make fastboot flash system system.img?

Thanks to all, if there is no cache i can only call the acer for a bootloop stuck
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xheadshotxpain:
Loaded up my mac , surprised to find I has blue screen of death and I can't boot into safe mode, is it a way you could root this for me? If you could get the IMG?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
Dude... pick a Ubuntu Live CD and root it from scratch...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
try to copy proper build.prop trough updater-script ( before second assert )
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrSpinx:
i have tierd to delete that two line, but now it print:

check.partition.size= __prop_undefined__

Can anyone post a correct build prop to copy?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
That's because you have to re-sign update.zip with acer signature... no idea where to find acer sign though :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrSpinx:
thank you, tomorrow I send it to Acer hoping they fix it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] babyshark1994:
acer iconia a1-810

my acer iconia a1 stock on start up logo

please help me guys
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ppp10:
A1-810 stuck in boot loop

I'm exactly in the same boat as you.

After following entonjackson's tutorial for Supercharger v6 (post # 1538) everything went OK after the first restart. However, after a couple of hours using my A1-810 and powering it off, I can no longer boot it again (stuck on boot loop: Acer explore beyond limits).

Already made a "factory reset" but it made no difference whatsoever. Tried to connect my A1-810 in fastboot mode, but after executing the "fastboot devices" command I get the following information:

ERROR: could not get pipe properties

mt8389_tablet_a3	fastboot

Is there any hope to recover my A1-810 by myself or do I need to contact Acer's support?

Thank you for any help you may give me.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] muvensa:
Thanks, I successfully rooted.Can I swap External 2 Internal after swapping Internal 2 External? If ı successfully swap, I'm planning to buy a micro sdcard which has more capacity.

---------- Post added at 05:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:32 PM ----------

And a second question: Is there a way to update my iconia a1-810, when there is an available update, without losing root access?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
yes.

yes, with OTA Root Keeper.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] djuroganovic:
My problem is exactly the same, could not find any solution and ended up sending unit to Acer for warranty repair ( hopefully they wont void warranty because it's rooted )
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
I'm on vacation the next 8 days.

Couldn't finish v1.0 ... you will get it in September, please be patient.

See you. :cowboy:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] parpop:
I get the following error in ubuntu 13.04 live cd when pressing Enter in the last step of the toolkit.sh program:

Trying to establish ADB Connection...

sudo: unable to execute bin/posix/64/adb: No such file or directory

E: Couldn't connect to your Acer Iconia B1-710 / B1-A710 over adb. Plug-In the device with USB-Debugging Mode turned on.​

Yeah USB Debugging is turned on on my iconia.

Suggestions? :good:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] entonjackson:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ppp10:
A1-810 stuck in boot loop

As soon as you know if Acer repairs A1 under warranty or not I would be very thankful to know it.

I sent an email reporting my problem to Acer's portuguese support and after receiving a reply I will post it here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] muvensa:
Do I lose any data or apps after swapping internal 2 external?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] @non4:
I wouldn't think so, but if you have game sdcard data it will think its on the external. Personally I just use foldermount to move stuff when memory gets full, except I snapped my damn sdcard fixing the screen! People before doing self repair remove your sdcard

Sent from my smart frying pan (Tegra 3)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bobbypick:
Iconia B1-710 Bootloop

I'm on an Iconia B1-710 where there are absolutely no firmware update available to upgrade to.

Is there anything I can do or am I screwed?