OK and thanks! I will wait also for you to "do it to it "! I am assuming we will fastboot and then run a command from adb? Thanks MD!
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OK and thanks! I will wait also for you to "do it to it "! I am assuming we will fastboot and then run a command from adb? Thanks MD!
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MD....any updates on this? I had already unlocked my bootloader and now just need root but I don't want to risk bricking by using ZeroNull if it is not safe..
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Ok, Verboth has a insecure boot.image for the 700 in this dev forum. Should work fine for you. His process will use CWM to install Superuser and the binaries. I think CWM is safe as long as you don't go doing backups and restores. I have the insecure boot.img for the 701. I use a little different process (pushing binaries via adb).
So for the 700, chek his thread.
MD
So for the 700, chek his thread.
MD
YOU DO EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Method 1. Universal for A700 and A701 Tablet
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Your firmware is now rooted.Code:runit.bat
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
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Method 2. With the patched kernel from the A700 tablet
For ICS A700 firmware only!
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download this arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Your boot.img is now patched and firmware is now rooted.Code:flash-ICS-patchedBoot.bat
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
6. Now you will have to install the following programs:
BusyBox
Titanium Backup
7. Run BusyBox and go through the install steps. During this SU should ask permission to give BB root access, if it does, it worked!
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Method 3. From CWM recovery for A700 and A701 Tablet - Not available due to problems in the work of CWM recovery!
1. At the tablet must be installed CWM recovery.
2. Download arhive ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip. Put it on SD-card. Insert the SD-card in the tablet.
3. Run CWM recovery on the tablet and flash ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip.
Your firmware is now rooted.
4. Now you will have to install the following programs:
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
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Method 1, in contrast to method 2, does not affect the core of the system. This makes it possible to receive future firmware update. But only if you do not forget to make backups before making changes to the system and restore it before upgrading.
PS: I tried to make a method 1 as safe as possible. But I have not had a chance to test it completely. So if it does not work, be sure to let me know in this thread and I modified it.
is it possible to update the OP to the new situations like JB or CWM 6015 and so on!??!
:good:I need help. thanks
Hi I followed directions to method #2 in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727105 and now my acer aconia a700 is locked on the boot screen with bootloader version jb-653b3d3 (unlock mode) in the upper left corner, I tried everything that I could find on this forum to help and failed at every thing. Even tried to update.zip on sd card to get it going and nothing happes with it.
Hi I followed directions to method #2 in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727105 and now my acer aconia a700 is locked on the boot screen with bootloader version jb-653b3d3 (unlock mode) in the upper left corner, I tried everything that I could find on this forum to help and failed at every thing. Even tried to update.zip on sd card to get it going and nothing happes with it.
This method is no longer working. I hate to say it, but if you had read through, you would have noticed this hasn't been updated to JB..That's all on you, bud.
Go to Vorbeth's EasyRoot 2.0 (the best and easiest way to gain root) and it will auto install root and CWM. You should be able to install EasyRoot if you're able to get to the bootloader. Couldn't hurt to try, at least.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953917
Also, you might want to check out the HOW TO link from my signature. I put a lot of time into making the process bungle proof for newbs (like myself).
Go to Vorbeth's EasyRoot 2.0 (the best and easiest way to gain root) and it will auto install root and CWM. You should be able to install EasyRoot if you're able to get to the bootloader. Couldn't hurt to try, at least.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953917
Also, you might want to check out the HOW TO link from my signature. I put a lot of time into making the process bungle proof for newbs (like myself).
Thanks, Ex. But I think I found the problem. I am getting a MTP USB Device This device cannot start. (Code 10). I have been searching the internet for a fix I have updated the drivers and still keep getting this error. Would you know how to fix this. Thanks.
I had that problem on WinXP, and if I recall, there is a hotfix that addresses the issue. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19153 might be it...Not sure as I'm on my Win7 machine now. If you're on Win7, you might install that driver, anyhow. Not sure what good it will do, but I had to use it on XP.
I encountered that problem on Win7 after I flashed CM10, though. One of the reasons I went with iconiaN instead. I was never able to get around it until I switched to a different ROM.
I encountered that problem on Win7 after I flashed CM10, though. One of the reasons I went with iconiaN instead. I was never able to get around it until I switched to a different ROM.
I am running windows 7 ultimate 32-bit I downloaded that file but still no luck. I really appreciate all the help you have given me. I think if i can get passed this mtp error I can get my tablet back working.
Does any one else have a fix for the mtp error. Thanks, John
Does any one else have a fix for the mtp error. Thanks, John
Thanks for your help. I finally got it to work, this what I did. I plug the a700 into the laptop and I had it off then I started it in fastboot mode and then everything started to work and got it rooted. Thanks again and I also used the ezroot that you posted.
So if I decide to buy the A700 (I already decided that, just haven't bought yet ) would it be sufficient to unlock bootloader, execute the pretty simple first method in the first post and my device will be rooted. So would it then be enough to just install ROM Manager and through ROM Manager get CWM? All I want is root and the chance to flash custom roms.
And I wondered: this tablet seems to be out for about half a year now - isn't it that popular or is it just not so easy to build custom roms for it? Compared to Nexus 7, where there are tons of custom roms and easy one-click-tools for noobs like me, there's less going on in this forum...
) would it be sufficient to unlock bootloader, execute the pretty simple first method in the first post and my device will be rooted. So would it then be enough to just install ROM Manager and through ROM Manager get CWM? All I want is root and the chance to flash custom roms.And I wondered: this tablet seems to be out for about half a year now - isn't it that popular or is it just not so easy to build custom roms for it? Compared to Nexus 7, where there are tons of custom roms and easy one-click-tools for noobs like me, there's less going on in this forum...
So if I decide to buy the A700 (I already decided that, just haven't bought yet
And I wondered: this tablet seems to be out for about half a year now - isn't it that popular or is it just not so easy to build custom roms for it? Compared to Nexus 7, where there are tons of custom roms and easy one-click-tools for noobs like me, there's less going on in this forum...
Best way to root your a700 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953917
first unlock bootloader follwing this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710755
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Thx. Got a question regarding the bootloader unlock. The same instruction was in a german forum and it frightened me
At the point where I'd have to push vol up and vol down the german instruction said that one needs to be fast and from that point on the device could get bricked.
Is there something to it? I mean, how fast would someone have to press the buttons?
I've unlocked my tablet four different times (after returning to stock a couple times). It hasn't bricked me, yet.
You don't have to be super fast, but you can't just stare at the screen for ten seconds, either.
And please, follow s1r1's advice and use Vorbeth's EasyRoot after you have unlocked. The methods described in this post are for tablets running ICS, and they will brick a JB tablet.
Dear MODs: Is there any way to have this thread locked and the first post changed to reflect that this is only good for ICS? The Q&A section has a lot of people trying this and almost (and some succeeding) bricking their tablets.
You don't have to be super fast, but you can't just stare at the screen for ten seconds, either.
And please, follow s1r1's advice and use Vorbeth's EasyRoot after you have unlocked. The methods described in this post are for tablets running ICS, and they will brick a JB tablet.
Dear MODs: Is there any way to have this thread locked and the first post changed to reflect that this is only good for ICS? The Q&A section has a lot of people trying this and almost (and some succeeding) bricking their tablets.
Ok did the fastboot oem unlock and worked. Tried the 1st method by running batch file and now stuck in bootloop, any help/advice?
Moscow Desire
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Are you on JB or ICS? (check your bootloader version when you start the tablet)
If you are on JB, the OP has BIG RED WARNING that these steps are for ICS ONLY.
MD
Sorry, didn't see last night, got it fixed, got into fast boot again and manually flashed the rooted img file.
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19WARNING. THIS is ONLY for tablets running ICS. If you are running Jelly Bean, You May Brick your device!!
Again, this is for ICS ONLY!
Running this root on a Jelly Bean OS can cause your tablet to stop functioning as it is designed for ICS only. If you have a Jelly Bean Operating system, then please use Vorbeth's or Moscow Desire's Easy Root Package located in the Development Forum. If you do not know which OS you currently have, then you should ask questions before rooting.
Method 1. Universal for A700 and A701 Tablet
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Your firmware is now rooted.Code:runit.bat
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Method 2. With the patched kernel from the A700 tablet
For ICS A700 firmware only!
1. Enable adb mode: Settings -> Developer options -> USB debugging - check it point.
2. Unlock your bootloader for fastboot, follow here. Then reboot a tablet.
3. Download this arhive. Unpack it to any place.
4. Open the directory with the unpacked archive. Execute file:
for windows with the rights of administrator:
Your boot.img is now patched and firmware is now rooted.Code:flash-ICS-patchedBoot.bat
5. At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
6. Now you will have to install the following programs:
BusyBox
Titanium Backup
7. Run BusyBox and go through the install steps. During this SU should ask permission to give BB root access, if it does, it worked!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Method 3. From CWM recovery for A700 and A701 Tablet - Not available due to problems in the work of CWM recovery!
1. At the tablet must be installed CWM recovery.
2. Download arhive ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip. Put it on SD-card. Insert the SD-card in the tablet.
3. Run CWM recovery on the tablet and flash ICS_Rooting_recovery.zip.
Your firmware is now rooted.
4. Now you will have to install the following programs:
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
At first it is necessary to start the Superuser program, at least 1 time after receiving root. And only then programs that require root access.
ATTENTION!
Don't install Busybox! It is already installed and established! If you reinstall it, some programs will become unable to access root permissions!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Method 1, in contrast to method 2, does not affect the core of the system. This makes it possible to receive future firmware update. But only if you do not forget to make backups before making changes to the system and restore it before upgrading.
PS: I tried to make a method 1 as safe as possible. But I have not had a chance to test it completely. So if it does not work, be sure to let me know in this thread and I modified it.3
If you hold off for a couple days, will post a insecure boot.image, so you don't have to do all this stuff.
Simple unlock bootloader, Fastboot the new boot.image.
The above method, is outdated, and doesnt give true root/System RW access.
Already works great for 701. Just need to modify 700 boot.img
MD2
Here's what I can tell you about the CWM recovery.
It installs fine with unlocked bootloader. The root process is a little strange, as it required a flash through CWM to get root and /System R/W permissions.
After everything is done, SU could not update it's binaries. Said no /System R/W, even though root explorer has it set to R/W. Strange, but could just be a busy box bad install with the root program. (took a binary flash to update binaries)
Next, CWM Recovery Back-up. It worked, although a bit slow for a stock device with no applications.
Next, deleted a couple system apps. Fine. Added some useful apps from market. Set up tab to my liking, then made another CWM Recovery backup. It took forever (30 minutes at least).
Then, tried a modified kernel ramdisk for init.d support, Cifs, and a couple other tweaks. Normally this is a pretty simple procedure and rarely causes problems.
System hung at boot animation after flash through CWM. No problem, will restore latest backup. The restore took almost an hour. Took forever restoring /Data. After re-boot, none of the apps downloaded in /Data would function. Force Close on all of them, including SU. Couldn't download anything from the market either. Would just hang at downloading.
Looks like a bad recovery? Ok, lets recover the Stock Backup'
No, it hangs at the /Data also, so a corrupted /Data partition. You can't wipe it through CWM, it just hangs. And eventually, the same will happen with /System partition.
You could probably wipe it through Fastboot, but I doubt it. You would only be re-installing a corrupted partition again.
Also noticed, in the recovery folder, there is no mention of Flexrom partition, and possibly one or 2 more (dalvik cache partition?). If you are lucky enough to get a 701/700 rom re-named to update.zip to install and boot, you can consider yourself lucky. If not, send it to an Acer Service Center for repair. Pay the money if you have to.
The problem, there are only 1 or 2 701 roms, and just a few 700 roms to try. It would be luck to find one that works.
If you have the current CWM installed, take my advice, and don't do anything to your tablet that "might" mess things up. (Stay the heck out of CWM). Wait for some more Dev work to get done, and a better functioning CWM. It will eventually happen as it always does.
As far as deleting a thread, I can tell you that it was done to protect anybody else from getting a bricked tab. It's not an easy thing for any moderator to do. Hopefully, things get fixed and the thread will be restored (without the download link, unless it's a better working CWM).
MD2CWM recovery
How moderator informed me were many complaints about the wrong job 'CWM recovery'. I was absent for 3 days. So I do not know the details yet.
I sent message to moderator with a request to provide me with text messages from removed thread.
