A500 ICS Full Update files Decrypted for bricked tablets- Links Valid

Hi, after nearly 3 years my Iconia A500 bricked when I tried to play a viseo file via the usb port.
After reading the forum I tried the first update zip file from this thrread and BINGO it worked
Thanks guys for the good job done

How long does it take to load, how long should I wait to try the next one?

Because it is some weeks ago I can't remember how long it took to load but it was not extreme. I think all was done in 1 or 2 hours. But during the process you get already some info that the tablet is working "normally"

Good luck with trying, my tablet is still working fine

PH

I have try with all update.zip and my tab is always block on "Android" logo.. can u help me?

First of course, is that the file must be renamed to just "update.zip" and if you are doing this from a Windows machine, you may not see the ".zip" part. Do not be worried about that and just rename to "update". I copied each file, in turn, to the MicroSD card BEFORE renaming the file. That way, you retain the original and don't end up with "update", "update(1)", update(2), etc.

Have your Iconia A500 fully charged and powered off. Disconnect the power cable. Install the MicroSD, loaded with the "update.zip" file (the gold contacts side of the card face the screen side on the A500) into the card slot in the top of the Iconia A500. Holding the left side of the Volume Switch down, press and hold the Power Button down. When the tablet powers up, release just the Power Button. When you see the writing appear in the top left corner of the screen showing that it is loading the update file, release the Volume Switch. You should shortly see an Android figure with a spinning ball of triangles (not sure of the correct geometric term) in its belly. If the Android changes to laying down, with a red triangular exclamation, that version did not work. You should see a light blue thin progress bar if it is loading.

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I tried the different files. The "41-124-01-update.zip" loaded, but the progress bar only got about 20% - 25% along the way before not progressing any further. I left it overnight, and in the morning, it was still the same. The ball of triangles is still spinning in the Android's belly, but no progress is happening. The first time this happened, after an hour, I manually powered down the tablet, and then powered it back up. I got the buzz and the ACER logo (constant brightness), but it went no further. It just hangs there. And yes, I tried the external Factory Data Reset, and no, it did not work either!

Any ideas on what might be stopping the progress bar, or how to get the update to completely load?

Has anyone had any luck installing an alternative bootloader and then installing a different image?

Is this a software or hardware issue?

NOTE: My A500 Iconia experienced the exact same issue regarding failure to boot that has been described by hundreds on various forums. I was hoping that I'd finally discovered a fix.

Hi do you mind upload these files again? They are no longer exist.....Thanks!

Just checked and all links are valid.

I'll try loading them to Mega if I get time. Dev Host has become really slow lately.

MD

Is this valid also for A501 and, if not, where can I find the update.zip for A501? Thanks!

Well, they will run on a 501, but you won't get 3g or GPS.

www.acer.ru has the 501 ICS update files. You will need to match the update to your current Operating System Build. The reason, is that they run "patch" updates. So if you've been running a custom ROM, you will need to roll back to a factory 3.x.x and use the matching update file.