After the recent update of Honeycomb which was dubbed as v 1.141.07 many of the users reported that the root access after the update has been revoked. So, let’s check out on how you can easily root the Acer Iconica A500 Honeycomb tablet. Please note that many of the users tried rooting the tablet with the help of Z4 root as well as the other rooting tools couldn’t succeed as the latest update of Honeycomb blocks all the older versions of rooting tools. Please note that the rooting access will void the warranty, though un rooting the device will reclaim the warranty for your Acer Iconica tablet.
It’s only recommended to proceed for the process of rooting only if you know what you are doing and not just for fun as this voids the warranty and also equally important is that you should follow all the instructions which are mentioned below as even if you miss any of the step mentioned below then there is a high probability that you may end up bricking the Acer Iconica Tab A500. And also most importantly make sure that you are proceeding for the rooting process after following the pre rooting instructions as well as followed by the instructions to root.
We will be using the tool called Gingerbreak which basically changes the system file entries of your Android device and breaks in to get the root access. This basically works on Froyo, Gingerbread and also works on the Honeycomb platform. Basically this APK file of the Gingerbreak settles the right files in the right place so as to gain the root access which runs the exploit to gain the root access. If the root access is granted then this remounts /system as read-write and runs the installer script and then the installer script of the Gingerbreak and grants the super user access, flushes in the su binary and also pumps in the Superuser APK and then it will reboot the phone.
Please note that the procedure which is mentioned below on how to root can also be applied to the other devices or the tablets but it hasn’t been tried out, though the developers can try out the same and can give the feedback on the same in the comments section but the below method has been tested on the Acer Iconica Tab A500.
Pre Rooting Instructions:
- In an unlikely event you may lose all the data which is present in your Acer Iconica A500 Honeycomb, so it’s recommended to create a backup of all the data like call log, messages, applications, music, videos and other data which is present in the phone, so that you can restore the same once the rooting process is completed.
- It’s very important to maintain a minimum battery power of 50% so as to facilitate the smoother rooting process or else there is a high possibility that your device may end up turning completely off in the process of rooting.
- Since the process of rooting will be taking place, all the APN settings with which you access the Internet will be wiped off completely, so ensure that you have noted all the required settings for accessing the internet so that you can configure them again back once the device gets rooted. Also, additionally ensure that you have also backed up the MMS Settings and other settings as in an unlikely event sometimes you may end up losing all the 3G Settings as well as the APN or MMS settings in the process of Rooting the device.
- Irrespective of the version that is honeycomb or Gingerbread and also the country, you can easily root your tab just by following the procedure which is mentioned below.
Procedure to Root Acer Iconica Tab A500:
- First up you will have to make sure that the USB Debugging is enabled in your phone and also you will have to note that all the data in your SD Card is backed up as all the data in the SD Card may get wiped.
- Now, you will have to download the Gingerbreak Package in your computer and then you will have to unzip the same to get Gingerbreak v1.2 APK file which you will have to transfer the same to your Acer Iconica A500 phone by connecting your phone to the computer with the help of USB cable. Please note that in the process of extraction if you are prompted to enter in the password then you will have to enter the password as androidadvices.com.
- After copying the application in your phone, you will have to open the same and need to install the same in your phone. So, as soon as you install the Gingerbreak application, open the same and choose the option of “Root Device” option.
- After selecting the option, you will have to wait for some time till the rooting process is completed. Please note that the device may take up to 10 minutes as it also wipes the cache in your phone.
- As soon as the rooting process is completed, you will have to also install the applications like Busy Box so as to further customize your phone experience.
- Make sure that the super user app is installed in your Acer Iconica A500 and is working perfectly alright. Just in case whenever you wish to un root the device, just simply uninstall the Gingerbreak application from your phone to revoke the rooting access which was earlier granted. So, in this way you can easily root your Acer Iconica A500 and also alternatively you can un root the device too.
Please note that you will have to reconfigure the APN settings after updating the firmware to access the data services and the Internet services as all the Internet APN settings will be reset. You will have to contact your Service provider which is Verizon Wireless to get more info on the APN Settings. Not to forget also configure the MMS Settings. Do let us know if you face any issues while rooting the device as we will see to it that the issues are solved. Just in case if the rooting process is interrupted in the middle then you just need to re follow the whole procedure from the start to root your Acer Iconica A500 phone.
