Acer Iconia Tab A700 Android 4.2.1 CyanogenMod 10.1 Nigthly build now available [How to install]

January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The CyanogenMod team has recently released a good treat for owners of Acer Iconia Tab A700. The nightly build of CyanogenMod 10.1 that is based on Android 4.2.1 firmware has been made available for those who are willing to take the risk of manually flashing an unofficial ROM into their devices.

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This installation guide makes use of the popular recovery tool known to many are ClockworkMod Recovery. It needs to be downloaded and installed into the Iconia Tab A700 to replace the stock recovery console. The entire installation process will revolve around the use of this tool so it is imperative to install it prior to taking the first step of this tutorial. We have prepared a set of reminders and pre-requisites so make sure you read them, too.

Reminders

  • The CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly build based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is an unofficial ROM. Flashing it into your device will void your warranty and there are some risks involved. Flash at your own risk.
  • All your important data should be backed up before the installation to make sure you can retain them in case things happen during the process.
  • Make sure all necessary USB drivers are installed in your computer so there will be a good connection between your tablet and computer.

Pre-requisites

  1. Your device should be rooted in order to make the process successful. We have prepared a guide on how to root an Android device, visit this link.
  2. The ClockworkMod Recovery tool should be installed in your device. [Guide]
  3. Your Iconia Tab should, at least, have 80% battery. This is to avoid interruptions during the installation process.
  4. The USB Debugging option should be enabled in your device to make sure there is a good connection between your computer and tablet.

Step-by-step Procedure

Step 1: Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB data cable while it is still on. Make sure it is properly detected by your machine so transferring of files will not be a problem.

Step 2: Download these packages and save them directly into the root directory of your tablet’s internal memory: CM10.1 Android 4.2.1 nightly build ROM and Google Apps.

Note: You can actually save these packages into your computer then transfer it to your device later. But it depends on you which one is more comfortable.

Step 3: Switch your tablet off and disconnect it from your computer in preparation for the flashing procedure.

Step 4: Boot your device into Bootloader Mode: press and hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons. From there, follow on-screen instructions to proceed to the Recovery Mode.

Step 5: Take a Nandroid backup of your current ROM so you can just revert back if you don’t like this ROM: Backup and Restore => Backup.

Step 6: Now perform a full data wipe: Wipe Data/Factory Reset => Yes. Then, go back to main menu.

Step 7: You are now ready to flash CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM for your Acer Iconia Tab: Install zip from SD Card => Choose zip from SD Card. Navigate through the root directory of your device’s internal memory and choose CM10.1 package. Wait until CWM Recovery brings you  back to the main menu.

Step 8: Repeat step 7 but this time choose Google Apps package you saved in the same directory. Wait until installation is done and you’re being brought back to the main menu.

Step 9: Choose +++++Go Back+++++ and then Reboot System Now.

The first time you reboot your device after you installed a new ROM will be longer than usual. So, be patient and wait until your device comes on.

Disclaimer: This tutorial is for reference purpose only and does not cover any warranty claims. You can neither blame The Droid Guy nor developers behind the development of the ROMs and mods used in this guide if you brick your device along the process. Only users with basic flashing knowledge are advised to follow the above steps.

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How to install Android 4.2.1 JB Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM on Nexus 7 3G

December 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Slim Bean Beta 1 custom ROM based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean has recently been released for  ASUS Google Nexus 7 3G. Earlier last week, it also received a good treatment from another developer group as the official CyanogenMod 10.1 Jelly Bean-based ROM was released. While these two ROMs come with a lot of cool features, the main difference is the size. Slim Bean ROMs are well-customized and repackaged to be smaller in file size but faster in performance.

slim bean nexus 7 3g

Slim Bean ROMs have always been receiving good feedbacks from people who take the risk of flashing unofficial firmware into their devices. This build, albeit nightly, is already stable. However, developers behind this awesome ROM warn there could be other components and features that won’t work. So, they ask for active participation from users to report anything unusual while running this firmware. Now, for those who want to try it out, here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Android 4.2.1 JB Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM on Nexus 7 3G.

Pre-requisites

  1. Make a backup of all of your data including contacts, SMS messages, files, videos, etc… Here is our guide on how to backup data on any Android device. [link here]
  2. Verify that your device’s bootloader was unlocked and that it has been rooted with Clockworkmod Recovery installed. Here’s our guide on how to root your device and install CWM recovery.
  3. Check if you have sufficient battery left. At least, 85% of battery is required to make sure your device won’t power out during the process. There is a high possibility that your Nexus 7 3G will be bricked if the process is interrupted.
  4. Enable USB Debugging in your device and check if all necessary drivers are installed in your computer. You can download USB drivers from here.

Disclaimer: You can neither blame The Droid Guy nor developers of ROMs and mods presented and used in this tutorial. It’s on you if you continue installing this Slim Bean build for Nexus 7. Instructions provided here are meant for informational purposes only and do not cover any warranty claims.

Files to Download

You will need to save these packages into your computer as you will be copying them into your device later.

Step-by-step Tutorial

Step 1: Connect your Nexus 7 3G to your computers using the USB data cable and copy Slim Bean Beta 1 ROM and Google Apps packages into the root directory of your device’s internal memory. Make sure you never save them in any folder as they will become undetectable by ClockworkMod Recovery. Once you’re finished copying them, you can disconnect your device from your computer.

Step 2: Turn your device off and reboot to recovery mode. You can do this by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons together until the display turns on. Volume keys are used to navigate while the Power button is used to select options in recovery mode. Do this step over and over in case your device boots in normal mode.

Step 3: In case things go bad during the process, you need to take a Nandroid Backup of the current ROM in your device so you can install it later. Select Backup and Restore in the recovery mode, then Backup. After which, you need to return to the main menu to continue the installation.

Step 4: Choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset to clean out all data. Don’t forget to confirm your action. This process may take a minute or more to complete depending on many data are to be wiped out.

Step 5: Now, choose Install Zip from SD Card followed by Choose Zip from SD card. You need to browse through the root directory of your SD card where you saved both Slim Bean ROM and Google Apps. You need to install the Slim Bean ROM first so choose that. After the installation, repeat this step once again and this time around, choose Google Apps package.

Step 6: Once the installation of both packages is done, return to the main menu and choose Reboot System Now. The first boot after the process may take a little longer than the normal booting time but you need to be patient and leave your device alone until it is fully active.

Congratulations! You are now running Slim Bean ROM based on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS for Asus Google Nexus 7. Let us know by leaving comments below if this tutorial helped you.

[source: XDA Developers]

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How to Install Official CyanogenMod 10.1 AOSP 4.2.1 JellyBean on Nexus 7 3G

December 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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The official CyanogenMod 10.1 AOSP 4.2.1 Jelly Bean custom ROM for Nexus 7 has finally been released after weeks and weeks of development. We have seen all efforts done by developers to release a much stable version so, all credits go to them. Of course, together with the release of this ROM is a rough guide that Android enthusiasts can follow to install it successfully into their devices. However, the developer disclosed there are still some things that don’t work after the installation of the ROM including the following:

  • Bluetooth (& bt-tethering)
  • Wifi tethering (use an external app, e.g. WiFi
  • Tether for Root Users)
  • USB-tethering (use an external app)
  • FM radio

Rest assured the development continues and a more stable build may be released a few days from now. If you think you live without the abovementioned functionality and wishes to try what CM10.1 has in store for Nexus 7 3G, here’s a guide to walk you through the installation process.

Pre-requisites

  1. Your device must be rooted. Here’s our guide on how to rood Android devices.
  2. Make a backup of all your important data including your SMS, contacts and files. [Guide]
  3. Download CM10.1 AOSP JB package from here. [Link]
  4. Download Google Apps from here. [Link]
  5. Make sure you have sufficient battery left; at least, 50% is advisable.

Disclaimer: You cannot blame The Droid Guy or XDA Developers if something goes wrong with your device after the process. It is advised only owners who have vast knowledge on how to flash custom ROMs to their devices should continue with this process. At the end of the day, the decision is yours whether to flash this ROM or not.

Important Note: Make sure you install Tilapia Recovery first to avoid “Status 7″ errors. XDA Developers have a better way to do this. Just follow this link.

Quick Step-by-step Tutorial

Assuming you have installed necessary drivers for Nexus 7 on your computer, it is just a quick process. Otherwise, take a little time installing them before you do the first step.

Step 1: Connect your Nexus 7 to your computer using the USB data cable and wait until it is fully detected. Copy the packages into your internal memory.

Step 2: Boot your Nexus 7 into recovery mode by pressing and holding Power, Volume Up and Volume Down buttons until you can see Android robot lying on its back. Once in recovery mode, use volume keys to navigate and Power button to select.

Step 3: Now flash the CM10.1 JellyBean package by navigating to the directory inside your device’s internal memory and choosing the zip package.

Step 4: Do step 3 once again but this time choose Google Apps package.

Step 5: Reboot your device and wait until it becomes fully active before using it.

Now, enjoy the new custom ROM. The development is still ongoing and updates will be posted here as soon as developers release new updates.

[credits to: XDA Developers]

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Distribution Release: Plop Linux 4.2.1

April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Elmar Hanlhofer has announced the release of Plop Linux 4.2.1, an updated version of the project’s distribution built from scratch and designed to rescue data from a damaged system, backup and restore operating systems, and automate tasks: “Plop Linux 4.2.1 released. The i486 version is now the default….

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