Hi all,i was a member of XDA (rejoined now + tegra owners) and MIUI forums a few years back but forgot how to do everything with android (bloody drink):silly:
Anyroad, got an old Iconia A500 (ICS 4.0.3)
I've downloaded mighty Thors : (tegra owners)
CM12.1-Tegraowners_ROM_v7t1
gapps-5.0.2_a50x_TO
update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4
trouble is i haven't the foggiest what to do next?
I know i need to root it (how?) i think i used kingroot on my Xiaomi note 2...would this work here?
I've tried Blackthund3rs root program and it infected me with chinese malware which took nearly a day to get shot from my computer (i wasnt happy)
I've also tried the 'easy method' on here..and it came up unsuccessful
I could do with laymans terms the procedure to root and everything else..
A step by step guide would be fantastic for divvies like me :cyclops:
(from tegra owners forum)
"If you have problems, start a new thread on your own, we will help you. It would be nice if you could take notes of all the steps you did and PM me those, I would like to write a tutorial since lot of people are asking."
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mrsvt
Senior Owner
Was this done? has anybody else done a nice simple one? I've tried reading through the forum but because of the back and forth i can't make head nor tail :think:
A link to a sticky on how to do everything would be fantastic! or simply please post here...
Many thanks and i look forward to any replies...cheers
Seedaripper1973
Another A500 user
I'm another A500 user in the same spot. Wireless stopped working properly and don't have an update to fix it since they stopped supporting after 4.0.3. That's what I have on mine currently. So I'd also like to know how to root it if possible and move past these problems! I've rooted another tablet before, and I know it's a very specific process of copying files and rebooting etc. But never done it on this Acer A500 and would like to keep it. Still runs great except no internet now. Some sort of common glitch, but I can't find any patches to fix it!
seedaripper said:
Hi all,i was a member of XDA (rejoined now + tegra owners) and MIUI forums a few years back but forgot how to do everything with android (bloody drink):silly:
Anyroad, got an old Iconia A500 (ICS 4.0.3)
I've downloaded mighty Thors : (tegra owners)
CM12.1-Tegraowners_ROM_v7t1
gapps-5.0.2_a50x_TO
update-recovery-TWRP-rev2.0-beta4
trouble is i haven't the foggiest what to do next?
I know i need to root it (how?) i think i used kingroot on my Xiaomi note 2...would this work here?
I've tried Blackthund3rs root program and it infected me with chinese malware which took nearly a day to get shot from my computer (i wasnt happy)
I've also tried the 'easy method' on here..and it came up unsuccessful
I could do with laymans terms the procedure to root and everything else..
A step by step guide would be fantastic for divvies like me :cyclops:
(from tegra owners forum)
"If you have problems, start a new thread on your own, we will help you. It would be nice if you could take notes of all the steps you did and PM me those, I would like to write a tutorial since lot of people are asking."
User avatar
mrsvt
Senior Owner
Was this done? has anybody else done a nice simple one? I've tried reading through the forum but because of the back and forth i can't make head nor tail :think:
A link to a sticky on how to do everything would be fantastic! or simply please post here...
Many thanks and i look forward to any replies...cheers
Seedaripper1973
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Hello, I think this is one of my firsts post (maybe not the first) in XDA, althought I was registrered and following discussions several months ago now
I have a Liberty Tab (from Packard Bell) which is exactly the same that the ACER Iconia Tab A500.
I was happy enough with my tablet, nonetheless I missed some functions, so I decided to install a coocked rom on it.
I tried Thor Toshiba Thrive v1.1, which was nice (specially because it has many apps from different roms) but too many FC and very slow, at least in my case.
Then after reading other many posts, I decided to try Taboonay (installing first v1.1 and then 2.0) and it works really well, I like it. I just miss some games that were pre-installed on my tablet when I bought it (like Hero of Sparta, Lets Golf,...) but I will download from Aptoide, so no problem hehehe
FINALLY, my question is HOW to get the 3G USB modem (from Huawei) workingon this rom? does anyone know how to configure it?
I could do it with Thor Toshiba Thrive rom, and now I want to do the same in here... but for the moment no way.
I don't find the answer in the forum, neither can post in developpers forums yet... so pleeeeeease help!
Thanks in advance!!!
It's me again, and still not able of making the 3G USB modem work.
I cannot post into the Developpers forum, so please if anyone can, do it for me. I want to use my tablet with 3G again! hehehe
Thanks in advance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138051
Go hear, somewhere it was talking about 3g and the module to add.
it's the post I was reading, but it's toooooo long
I will try to find something again :-(
thanks in any case
Hi there just got my new SGS 2 from Vodaphone ( an early upgrade ) on my SGS I follwed this guide to root and install a custom rom to it.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556 .
I've had a look round and was wondering if there is a similar guide for the SGS 2 ie one that is in plain english for pepole who are stressed already lol so i can install a custom SGS 2 rom on to my SGS 2.
Thanks in advance...and to the flamers yes i did try to search
A similar guide for the SGS II to installing an SGS ROM onto it?
Step away for a while, decide what you're wanting to accomplish, then come back.
If after that you decide you just need root, [16/Nov][ROOTING/UNROOTING] Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v3.0](zergRush Exploit) is all you need.
If you need something else, please, please, please read before you do something stupid, like using anything at all designed for the SGS on your SGS II.
HI there I have edited my OP.
I want to install a custom SGS 2 ROM on my SGS 2.
What custom ROM? Find the ROM you want to install, confirm it's definitely designed for the same model number phone as yours, and follow the instructions in its thread.
I was thinking about using darky rom this time round but the flashing routine looks more complicated....I was looking for a guide similar to the one in the post i linked to.
I used this guide to root my phone
before you do all of this go to your contacts and export/copy them to your sd card., so when you load a new rom on you can import them all back again if needed.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2/
and to do a clockwork mod and back up of the standard rooted rom.
its a good idea to get titanium app to back up all of your info/apps.
once all of this is done, you can chose a different rom if you want to use one, then follow the user guide for the rom, as from what i have read, they sometimes can be different way to get them onto the phone.
hope this helps
You find a 40 step guide easier than a 6 step guide? Okay.
Well, if you've decided on the ROM you want to install, why not read through the thread and see if others found it difficult too and made it a 40 step process as well. If they didn't, and that's the ROM you want, post your question there.
lol the 40 step guide seemed easier tbh as every step was there and made reading and re reading before i did anything easier.
Im old and stoopid ....well thats my excuse and im sticking to it
Hi all,
yes, I dont like people who join forums just to ask one question either, but I promise, as much as I am sure this question 'must' be covered somewhere, I have searched for ages on forums and youtube install videos to gain clarification.
So.. if you are feeling charitable, all I want to know is:
For a new vegacomb install on a machine ( a viewsonic 10s to be precise) with the stock rom (2.2), my understanding is that I would
1. install the modded stock rom (v2), and then (and here is where it confuses me)
2. I think install the file "VegaComb_HC3.2_Build9n.zip"
Thbis is important, as the specific confusion is regarding 'eactly' which file to use from all the available ones.
I also believe that one could use "VegaComb HC3.2 9b Installer.exe " on its own, but with no video tutorials of this and, from my reading, several people having problems, I am assuming my steps 1 and 2 listed above would be the reccomendd route.
I would re-emphasise though if I may, that I would like to be 100% sure what actual file I should be using.
Thanks all for your kindness.
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
CairnsFella said:
Hi all,
yes, I dont like people who join forums just to ask one question either, but I promise, as much as I am sure this question 'must' be covered somewhere, I have searched for ages on forums and youtube install videos to gain clarification.
So.. if you are feeling charitable, all I want to know is:
For a new vegacomb install on a machine ( a viewsonic 10s to be precise) with the stock rom (2.2), my understanding is that I would
1. install the modded stock rom (v2), and then (and here is where it confuses me)
2. I think install the file "VegaComb_HC3.2_Build9n.zip"
Thbis is important, as the specific confusion is regarding 'eactly' which file to use from all the available ones.
I also believe that one could use "VegaComb HC3.2 9b Installer.exe " on its own, but with no video tutorials of this and, from my reading, several people having problems, I am assuming my steps 1 and 2 listed above would be the reccomendd route.
I would re-emphasise though if I may, that I would like to be 100% sure what actual file I should be using.
Thanks all for your kindness.
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
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You have it correct!! But First, BACKUP!! original rom, just in case you have issues
1. Install modded stock rom
2. Install Vegacomb HC3.2_Build9n.zip
3. Install HC3.2_Build9n Update3.zip (install immediately after installing Build9n.zip no need to reboot)
If your new to rooting, make sure you read up on wiping data and cache, making backups etc.. before trying anything.
Then your good to go!!
I say back up your original because I have a viewpad 10s, and it would not work with any of the newer roms (Vegacomb 3.2, HoneyIce etc..) because of touchscreen issues. I found Corvus5 rom is the only one that behaves with my Viewpad, and only after I ran his calibration tool in the app drawer.
Good Luck Rooting!!
CairnsFella said:
PS. I also have read that not all 10s's can be updated to vegacomb, but I only read this once. Though not a core part of my question I was wondering if anyone else had this information?
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All ViewSonic ViewPad 10S (Tegra2 based) can be upgraded to VegaComb ROM!
But not ViewSonic ViewPad 10 (no "S" here). Because that is a completely different tablet that is based on Intel Atom and can run in dual-boot (Android+Win7).
And to understand the difference between 9n and 9b read the first post of VegaComb ROM thread again.
9n - "N" as in Normal system partition (UK/US residents, people with system corruption issues,..).
9b - "B" as in Big system partition (lots of languages, newer gapps,...).
Read it again and all will be clear.
Thank you
Appreciatte your kind responses.
Hadnt heard of the Corvus rom.. but then being new to this and not having received my 10s yet, I guess that isnt too suprising. Ill have a look at it.
Will certainly back up as suggested given the various levels of success reported (although I imagine more people comment when things dont work, than when they do).
I will reread re: 9n and 9b as I hadnt realised the difference you highlight. I hope I can work out what is most suitable for my Australian sources tablet.
Thanks again.
CairnsFella said:
Appreciatte your kind responses.
Hadnt heard of the Corvus rom.. but then being new to this and not having received my 10s yet, I guess that isnt too suprising. Ill have a look at it.
Will certainly back up as suggested given the various levels of success reported (although I imagine more people comment when things dont work, than when they do).
I will reread re: 9n and 9b as I hadnt realised the difference you highlight. I hope I can work out what is most suitable for my Australian sources tablet.
Thanks again.
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No Problem!!
Just take your time, read the tutorials, and know you can always recover it back to stock, if things get screwed up. Probably the hardest part, is finding a male to male usb cable to plug computer to tab to get started.
And while there is not a lot of postings in the Vega forums, there are some great people, Yani2000, Vujke025, Beegee1962, and others that are very knowledgeable, and kind, answering everyone's questions, and fixing problems.
Best thing you can do is hit the "Thanks Button" next to there post if they helped you.
Now go turn your tab into the monster even your ipad friends will envy!!
I updated with the following post in AndroidTablets.net, the post ROM Viewcomb Honeycomb 3.2.
it's very very easy
Ah, cool, you're the dev that makes the Honey Ice ROM, right?
Try posting in the welcome thread and get attention of the willverduzco moderator.
Good luck!
thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi,
First off, apologies if this question has been asked before! I've been searching the forum/web for days trying to find a full guide to help me upgrade so that I don't brick my tablet as I'm a bit nervous about it (I've only done this once before).
Does anyone have/Can anyone point me towards a guide that will help me go from Taboonay 2.2 to Taboonay 3.2 (or to any other ICS ROM)?
I have the media (A500-b6.zip and 3G-9.img which I believe is the Kernel), but I have no idea where to start. I've seen Civs guide, but I'm not sure if that applies to me.
Also happy to take recomendations on ROMS (I've chosen Taboonay because I had 2.2 with the my last and only previous manual flash but I know Vache has now unfortunately stopped developing)
Any help is much appreciated, I really want to get a new ICS ROM on there but want to make sure I dont end up with a really expensive and shiny door stopn as a result!
Thanks in advance.
Gary
Hey all,
Just putting it out there as I just brick my Blu studio c because of lack of information, The BLU ADVANCE 4.0 (a270a) (v07) can used the Standard Xposed and frameroot (both can be found here, search) and they work fine!!!, Did the root yesterday, and Xposed today....
And Since I Bricked my good phone believe I was Extremely worried (and stressed when I clicked "DO IT") that I'd have another Brand new Brick for my collection....
Hope this helps someone out there...
And Hope XDA starts supporting a More Individualized BLU Series of Forums.....There's ALOT of BS info out there (I.E. 1st Brick), and XDA has been my "Go TO" to get stuff done for MANY years....
Mike
Hi Mike
As users we can not do very much, but we can try to document any stuff that we found about any strange phone we got on the Wiki.
For example I had wrote this little page for the Blu Advance 4.0 Model: A270A Type: 01 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Blu_Advance_4.0_-_A270A
Using the wiki is very simple and it does not have be a perfect article to start, it can be improved over time.
Regards
martiniturbide said:
Hi Mike
As users we can not do very much, but we can try to document any stuff that we found about any strange phone we got on the Wiki.
For example I had wrote this little page for the Blu Advance 4.0 Model: A270A Type: 01 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Blu_Advance_4.0_-_A270A
Using the wiki is very simple and it does not have be a perfect article to start, it can be improved over time.
Regards
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Ya I really don't have time to do stuff like that (I run a Development forum for Android), But your link is good, We Need to Get this On XDA and WIKI, I've done Hundreds of Roots/Flashes, On various devices over the years. and I'll admit the Blu Studio C is the First I haven't recovered from the grave, But I have Hope I did speak to the providerr of the rom for my phone and have been advised that the Rom is SPFlash Tools Compat (I have to wait till me T-Mo Throttle is over (34-36 Hrs to DL, Be Advised thos who are thinkiong Of T-Mo!)), If you check Needrom under the D860U (Memory Slipping again, But Check The Post for the Blu Studio C), He's the one that got me root rooted and When I tried to flash a Custom Recovery is When The Fail Started.... And the one that Provided the stock rom on Needrom.....
I'm thinking In general, We Need A Standard BLU sub forum like Galaxy and All them, Be Honest that C was one of the best phones I've Ever owned, I looked around but I don't have the Qualifications to Start A Sub-thread like I've used here many times, Or maybe I just dunno how, But even if I did, I don't have that knowledge... I'll learn and contribute when I can... But In the Future I See It's gonna be needed here...
And Although it's not the greatest BLU GOOGLE DEVELOPMENT on Google+ is a little help, But To Be Honest The Whole Internet Isn't much Help With this Brand,,,
Mike
Update
Also I just start getting Notif's of an "V08" update on The Advance 4.0, And I'm not doing it, So If anyone has, Please Let Us (me) Know....
Mike