My week-old A700 is on an even earlier version of ICS - 1.017 - and I could really use the working 1.057.
Anyone have a link to the (fixed/working) 1.057 update???
I have, as stated above, the 1.057 original update ZIP file, as well as the 1.029 original update ZIP (was able to save both after downloading and before actually updating, as they disappear after the update is done when you do OTA update). Note that you MAY have to be updated to 1.029 in order to go to 1.057 (haven't tested this but likely to be the case).
I would need help from someone more experienced to upload the files to this forum- anyone care to help?
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I have also placed the files in my Dropbox Public folder but I can't get links until I get off work today, as my workplace blocks Dropbox (don't know why). I will reply to this in the late evening with a link.
Once you have the update file:
1. Rename it to update.zip
2. Copy it to the main or root directory of BOTH your external AND internal SD card on the A700
(I have seen either one recommended individually, so I always put it in both to be sure)
3. Power off the A700 (completely off)
4. Press both the [Volume down] (2 dots) and the [Power] buttons at the same time, continuing to hold both.
5. When the tab vibrates. let go of [Power]. Continue to hold [Volume down].
6. When the Recovery boot message comes up in top left of screen, let go of [Volume down].
7. Should start the 1.057 update process automatically after this.
8. Follow any on screen instructions or prompts (I didn't get any)
9. May have to manually turn off/on (I didn't have to)
10. Tab will usually reboot and then go through a long file update process
11. Voila! 1.057 US A700 ready for Jelly Bean!
If you are at 1.017 you very probably (AGAIN) need to update to 1.029 and then 1.057 using the steps above in 2 entirely separate processes.
If doing the procedure twice, you will have to delete the first update.zip (1.029) on BOTH internal and external AD card and replace it with the 2nd(1.057) for the 2nd attempt.
This process is for
unrooted U.S. Acer Iconia A700 tabs ONLY!!
Has not been tried on any other version and you do so at your own peril if you try!!!
The above does not (necessarily) involve rooting or Clockworkmod Recovery in any way (unless you are already rooted and have installed CWM).
It uses the built-in, or "stock" recovery.
If you're rooted the original 1.029 update won't work; there is a "fixed" 1.029 elsewhere on this forum to use if you are rooted.
I have used both of the update files successfully on my US A700 more than once.
I make no guarantee for your your results, even for a US tab, you do everything at your own risk, could get a brick, don't bring me down etc. etc.
I put in the above because everyone does, get over it! It should be just fine...
I'll be back with file link or to actually upload the files if possible.
Enjoy your JB!!
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I also have the 1.026 build and unable to update to jellybean.
Would you be able to upload the 1,057 file, I would appreciate it very much.
You also say no root or CWM is needed but installs easily with stock recovery.
Could you explain this please.
Many thanks.
I am not aware of a US 1.026 build on the A700. I have no idea if this will work OR if it will brick your tablet if you have any other version.
