[Q] A510 bricked after bootloop and unlucky reset operation. need advise. - Acer Iconia A700 and A510

Dear Developers forum!
After having a bootloop (on stock rom after a simple on/off operation) I tried to hard reset my tablet. I forgot to put the sd card back in and switched randomly with the pwr, vol and screenrotation lock button (stupid, as I know now...). since then it is dead. only the battery led reacts to the power supply.
I already opened it to unplug the battery with no result.
as I dont have the connection cable to the PC at hand I didnt connect the tablet to the computer yet.
will this be a chance to get it back to life?
thx for reading and if you have any advice!
best regards
peter

Add the full firmware as update.zip on your SD card and you can flash back the OS via keycombination.
Search for my username in this forum, I've descriptor the procedure somewhere for the A510, because I was in nearly same situation
Edit on (found the thread, but was on my 2nd username (of a mistake I've 2 here )
see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046832

hi and thx for your reply!
I was waiting for the usb connection cable to be delivered and to check if I could access the intern sd card to save some of my data. I could not manage to get the apx driver of my win7 to work and therefor quit the data saving idea.
then I wanted to awake the tablet.
I downloaded the original acer rom update zip package put the update.zip on an empty micro sd and put the micro sd in the tablet.
the official manual from acer says:
OS SD Upgrade Steps
1. Download A510 OS image file (update.zip).
2. Copy “update.zip” file to an empty micro SD card.
3. Long press Power key then select “OK” to turn off the tablet.
4. Insert the micro SD card into A510.
5. Press and hold “Volume Up key” which near Power key then
press “Power” key to turn on the tablet.
6. Once “Power” key white LED lights, release “Power” key but
still hold “Volume Up” key.
7. Release “Volume Up” key until below message shows on
screen.
I am facing following problems with that:
1th I cannot do step3 as the tablet doesnt react on any key and as the screen stays black
2nd no white led does light on while doing steps 5&6
I have no clue how to go on.
does anybody know what could help?
shall I unplug the battery again to be sure it is off and then to follow the instructions again?
please gimme hints if you can.
Thanks
Peter

update: in the end it is dead. motherboard to be replaced
I sent my a510 to the service center. they wrote the motherboard must be replaced- on my costs.
too much.
dead!
not good.

Related

How Upgrade ?

In ftp site are three ROM posted :
750v:34 MB
TREOCINGULAR: 16,4MB
treo750vrompartial_bcaslis.zip:34 MB
Now i have a Vodafone Rom in italian languadge , the ROM posted are in english?
what are the difference trough the posted ROM'S ?
How can update my Treo ?
Kindest regards
Uccio
Try checking the treo wiki and read through everything before trying to perform the rom upgrade. Remember that a simple mistake can and might render your device useless.
How to!
zerimar said:
Try checking the treo wiki and read through everything before trying to perform the rom upgrade. Remember that a simple mistake can and might render your device useless.
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"Insert the reader w/card into your USB, after the PC recognizes the card right click on the drive letter. Select Format from the options and make sure FAT32 is selected as the file system then select start.
Also, you need to copy the files to the memory card one at a time; DIAG file first and then delete the DIAG prior to loading the IMG file second.
Step 1:
-Copy the ‘CheeDIAG.nbh’ file to the root directory of a miniSD card. Note: Windows Mobile recognizes updates only from FAT32 formatted cards.
-Insert the card into the device.
-Press and hold both the PTTApp Button (lowest button on left side of device) + Pin Reset (next to miniSD card slot). You will be prompted to press the ‘End’ (red power) key to start the update. This step takes only a few seconds to complete. Once the flash is done, you will see: ‘Model ID: Palm Treo 750’ displayed by the device.
Step 2:
-Copy the ‘CHEEIMG.nbh’ file to the root directory of a miniSD card. Note: Windows Mobile recognizes updates only from FAT32 formatted cards.
-Insert the card into the device.
-Press and hold both the PTTApp Button (lowest button on left side of device) + Pin Reset (next to miniSD card slot). You will be prompted to press the ‘End’ (red power) key to start the update. This step takes about 5 minutes to complete.
-Hard reset the device once the device indicates the upgrade has been completed. To hard-reset, hold the ‘End’ (red power) key while pressing the pin reset button. Answer “yes” to “Erase all data” prompt.
Step 3:
Verify the device software via the device <start><settings><system tab><about><phone tab> The device should display firmware version on the resulting screen."
Good luck!
excuse me for asking,but there`s no file called ‘CheeDIAG.nbh’ or `CHEEIMG.nbh’ in files that are in the /Cheetah/Dumped_ROMs/ folder!
750v:34 MB consists of 3 .RAW files(What to do with them?)
treo750vrompartial_bcaslis with .RAW files inside,also
Treo750v_Dump_Cingular_ROM.zip with .dll`s mostly
Did I understand something wrong....?
Any help
THX in advance!
Roms
There are NO installable roms on the FTP!
The usable one is in the possesion of forum members.
Palm and/or Cingular asked politely ;-)) to remove them.
So you have to wait untill the new rom will be released later this month
i didn`t have time till now to wiew all the posts about this phone,and only now I saw that still there aren`t ROMS available.
If anyone has a ROM or a link for it,pls PM me!
THX in advance!

Problem with Onda v712 when i try to flash firmware

Hi,
I have 2 tablet onda v712 v2. When i try to flash the firmware one of them work succesful and now it's with OS android 4.1.1.
In the another one, in the moment i try to flash i thank that the tablet freeze because the white android robot don't dissappear in a short time (10 secs) y i try to turn off the tablet. So, since i did this, i can't turn on or reflash the tablet again. Please help me.
I try to download PCTool_SPI-1010.rar because i read in another forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1921691 ) that flash with this program would help with this, but this software don´t exist anymore (http://translate.google.com/translat...omuid=211902 ).
Here i post the instructions for flash to 4.1.1:
First of all, back up your programs and configuration, because this firmware format your tablet.
1. Go to http://translate.google.cl/translate...nda.cn&act=url and download V712 the double nuclear the version-V2_v2.0 version firmware (applies only to models of V2 version)
2. Decompress and copy to root of sd card all files
3. Turn Off your tablet
4. Insert the sd in tablet
5. press and keep the home button pressed
6. press the power button and keep until white andorid robot appears
7. release home button
8. wait (don't turn off, if not you have the same problem that i)
9. a green android robot apears. Wait.
10. The tablet automatically turn off and automatically turn on, and voila, you have android 4.1.1.
11. First problem: Chineese language. but it's easy to change. (Go to settings, go to red cloud icon in left menu, in right menu select the first option and select your language)
Help me please with my problem!!!!!!
netinhodj said:
Hi,
I have 2 tablet onda v712 v2. When i try to flash the firmware one of them work succesful and now it's with OS android 4.1.1.
In the another one, in the moment i try to flash i thank that the tablet freeze because the white android robot don't dissappear in a short time (10 secs) y i try to turn off the tablet. So, since i did this, i can't turn on or reflash the tablet again. Please help me.
I try to download PCTool_SPI-1010.rar because i read in another forums (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1921691 ) that flash with this program would help with this, but this software don´t exist anymore (http://translate.google.com/translat...omuid=211902 ).
Here i post the instructions for flash to 4.1.1:
First of all, back up your programs and configuration, because this firmware format your tablet.
1. Go to http://translate.google.cl/translate...nda.cn&act=url and download V712 the double nuclear the version-V2_v2.0 version firmware (applies only to models of V2 version)
2. Decompress and copy to root of sd card all files
3. Turn Off your tablet
4. Insert the sd in tablet
5. press and keep the home button pressed
6. press the power button and keep until white andorid robot appears
7. release home button
8. wait (don't turn off, if not you have the same problem that i)
9. a green android robot apears. Wait.
10. The tablet automatically turn off and automatically turn on, and voila, you have android 4.1.1.
11. First problem: Chineese language. but it's easy to change. (Go to settings, go to red cloud icon in left menu, in right menu select the first option and select your language)
Help me please with my problem!!!!!!
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Any news?

Sony xperia L dead (no boot,No notification light,no charging,No fastboot/flashboot)

Hello guys!
- I've unlocked the bootloader
- I've flashed CM12.1-20151010-NIGHTLY-taoshan and it was working very well
- I flashed (xperia apps, Gapps)
Then i expand my phone memory by aparted app.
Until now everything is going well- I did everything step-by-step (Busybox, link2sd, partition for SD card .etc)
Then after some days, my phone started crashing and recovering automatically.
- so i used aparted and delete internal partition part2.
my phone was working
But i reboot the phone to apply the changes!
And that was the last time I see the screen on!!!!
My Sony xperia L now (Doesn't boot, No notification light, doesn't charge, No fastboot, No flashboot, Not recognized by computer app Pc ompanion or fastboot or flashtool ....) Simply it's DEAD
But when i plug it to my laptop I hear that sound when you plug any USB device...
The first time I plugged it after it died .... I noticed the laptop is downloading some driver "Qualcom ..." or something like that name
Is that the CPU driver!? and why it only detect the CPU!?
- I noticed when i plug it to my laptop if it didn't recognized the phone, i press on power button so it makes that sound when i attach any other usb device.... after few minutes it makes that sound when I removed the usb device but i can press again on the power button and it recognize it again
I tried to press volume up + power buttons for minutes!!
I tried to press volume down + power buttons for minutes!!
volume up + down + power ....
camera button + power ...
But there is no response!!!
HEEEEEEEEEEEELP ME PLEASE!
Virendra saini said:
Hello guys!
- I've unlocked the bootloader
- I've flashed CM12.1-20151010-NIGHTLY-taoshan and it was working very well
- I flashed (xperia apps, Gapps)
Then i expand my phone memory by aparted app.
Until now everything is going well- I did everything step-by-step (Busybox, link2sd, partition for SD card .etc)
Then after some days, my phone started crashing and recovering automatically.
- so i used aparted and delete internal partition part2.
my phone was working
But i reboot the phone to apply the changes!
And that was the last time I see the screen on!!!!
My Sony xperia L now (Doesn't boot, No notification light, doesn't charge, No fastboot, No flashboot, Not recognized by computer app Pc ompanion or fastboot or flashtool ....) Simply it's DEAD
But when i plug it to my laptop I hear that sound when you plug any USB device...
The first time I plugged it after it died .... I noticed the laptop is downloading some driver "Qualcom ..." or something like that name
Is that the CPU driver!? and why it only detect the CPU!?
- I noticed when i plug it to my laptop if it didn't recognized the phone, i press on power button so it makes that sound when i attach any other usb device.... after few minutes it makes that sound when I removed the usb device but i can press again on the power button and it recognize it again
I tried to press volume up + power buttons for minutes!!
I tried to press volume down + power buttons for minutes!!
volume up + down + power ....
camera button + power ...
But there is no response!!!
HEEEEEEEEEEEELP ME PLEASE!
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output batterry... reinput... hold vol+ and connect.... any led?
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Free mobile app
i am facing this same problem ....i also want a solution help ! thanks
Can someone help me, i have the same problem.

Eonon GA5151 beeps but no display?

Hey there.
A while back I set the power off on this unit (flashed with a Malaysk ROM) to go off after 5 min. It seemed to make things buggy and often had to be reset after I restarted the car.
One day, it just didn't come back on. No lights on the buttons. Holding down power and reset doesn't seem to do anything.
When the ACC is powered on, I hear two beeps coming from the CANBUS.
Anyone else encounter this? Better yet, does anyone know of a solution? Not sure I can accept that it's burned our or bricke yet. .
supaneko said:
Hey there.
A while back I set the power off on this unit (flashed with a Malaysk ROM) to go off after 5 min. It seemed to make things buggy and often had to be reset after I restarted the car.
One day, it just didn't come back on. No lights on the buttons. Holding down power and reset doesn't seem to do anything.
When the ACC is powered on, I hear two beeps coming from the CANBUS.
Anyone else encounter this? Better yet, does anyone know of a solution? Not sure I can accept that it's burned our or bricke yet. .
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Mine is currently screwed.... I bought an Eonon GA6164F MTCD_KLD and the steering wheel controls were buggy and a mess.
Their support gave me a link to an update.img file, and it wouldnt work through the normal Settings \ About \ Software Update (couldnt find file) I renamed to dupdate.img and it found it and wanted to install.... rebooted, did its thing.... then black screen...
I cant get it to do anything now..... ive even removed battery, tried all the resetting combo's with the reset + power , let go of reset, let go of power... cant get anything on the screen..... worst still, ive only had this thing for 3 days... WTF... I tried using the recover from brick with a bootable SD card in the GPS slot, but cant get anything on the screen at all.... perhaps its a bad update.img file, but surely i would see somthing on the screen....
Geniee33 said:
Mine is currently screwed.... I bought an Eonon GA6164F MTCD_KLD and the steering wheel controls were buggy and a mess.
Their support gave me a link to an update.img file, and it wouldnt work through the normal Settings \ About \ Software Update (couldnt find file) I renamed to dupdate.img and it found it and wanted to install.... rebooted, did its thing.... then black screen...
I cant get it to do anything now..... ive even removed battery, tried all the resetting combo's with the reset + power , let go of reset, let go of power... cant get anything on the screen..... worst still, ive only had this thing for 3 days... WTF... I tried using the recover from brick with a bootable SD card in the GPS slot, but cant get anything on the screen at all.... perhaps its a bad update.img file, but surely i would see somthing on the screen....
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And from today I have the same issue.
Ga6161f. Support advise me to rename update.img to dupdate.img.
Now I have just a black screen, no any sign that is powered, and light just came when/while I press reset button.
I escalate it to vendor and probably it will be returned to them.
Does anyone have some advice how to correct it?
Is it dead, HW damaged or just black screen?
Thanks to all ...
vlsasha said:
And from today I have the same issue.
Ga6161f. Support advise me to rename update.img to dupdate.img.
Now I have just a black screen, no any sign that is powered, and light just came when/while I press reset button.
I escalate it to vendor and probably it will be returned to them.
Does anyone have some advice how to correct it?
Is it dead, HW damaged or just black screen?
Thanks to all ...
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I did get a tiny bit further last night, i loaded up the latest Malaysk 11.4 firmware onto an SD card and made it bootable using SD_Firmware_Tool.exe.
Unplugging the rear plug of the stereo (to make sure its powered down)
Put the SD card in the GPS slot
Plug the rear plug/cables back in
Turn ACC on
It at least showed somthing on the screen then
I noticed it was Restore 5.2 where before i was Restore/Recovery 5.1.1
It failed to install the firmware
I tried using the menus and tried all other methods of getting either the Malaysk or the Feb 2017 Eonon provided firmware through the usb or normal SD slot, but it would only error and then a Reboot would still leave it doing nothing.
I managed to fix my device.
Long story, but ive started writing up a document.
If I can get to 10 posts, I can start a new topic and include spefics. including pictures. but for now.
This is my rough text.
It might be able to help you too.
BTW. once I had the Malaysk version working, I attempted to re-install the update Eonon had given me and it bricked the device again.
So its def. something bad / funny with that file they supplied.
--
Experiance taken on an Eonon GA6164F
MCU version : MTCD_KLD_V2.09_1
Dec 27 2016 20:06:37
Android Version : 5.1.1
Kernal Version : 3.0.101+
[email protected] #54
Wed Dec 21 11:22:23 CST 2016
Build Number
rk3188-userdebug 28122016.16:07:17
Reboot into recovery on a healthy device
----------------
Hold RES
Press Power
Release RES (while still holding power)
Let go of power 1-2 secs after
Should reboot into recovery
---
Boot into recovery and restoring on a un-healthy device
----------------------
If cant boot into recovery
Create bootable SD card using 'rockchip create upgrade disk tool v1.4'
(Run .exe as admin, dont check 'SD Boot', just leave 'Upgrade Firmware'
(If you cant see your USB drive, check that you have right clicked-Run as Admin in windows on the .exe)
Select Malaysk MTCD dupdate.img file
First post has download links - https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...lopment/rom-malaysk-roms-mtcd-device-t3385309
Fully power off device (unplug from the back).
Insert new-bootable SD card into GPS slot
Plug device back in
- Device will boot into recovery and complain about no update file (thats fine) the Bootable SD card is just to get you into recovery.
Once in recovery, remove the GPS slot SD card and use a USB stick with an update.img (my machine was looking for dupdate.img so i had to rename it).
Press power button to skip down the settings
Hold power button to select an option
Select 'Update system/mcu image from usb and clear all'
<processing>
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows (never progresses)
Press RES
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows
Android is starting (optimizing app XX of XX)
Geniee33 said:
I managed to fix my device.
Long story, but ive started writing up a document.
If I can get to 10 posts, I can start a new topic and include spefics. including pictures. but for now.
This is my rough text.
It might be able to help you too.
BTW. once I had the Malaysk version working, I attempted to re-install the update Eonon had given me and it bricked the device again.
So its def. something bad / funny with that file they supplied.
--
Experiance taken on an Eonon GA6164F
MCU version : MTCD_KLD_V2.09_1
Dec 27 2016 20:06:37
Android Version : 5.1.1
Kernal Version : 3.0.101+
[email protected] #54
Wed Dec 21 11:22:23 CST 2016
Build Number
rk3188-userdebug 28122016.16:07:17
Reboot into recovery on a healthy device
----------------
Hold RES
Press Power
Release RES (while still holding power)
Let go of power 1-2 secs after
Should reboot into recovery
---
Boot into recovery and restoring on a un-healthy device
----------------------
If cant boot into recovery
Create bootable SD card using 'rockchip create upgrade disk tool v1.4'
(Run .exe as admin, dont check 'SD Boot', just leave 'Upgrade Firmware'
(If you cant see your USB drive, check that you have right clicked-Run as Admin in windows on the .exe)
Select Malaysk MTCD dupdate.img file
First post has download links - https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...lopment/rom-malaysk-roms-mtcd-device-t3385309
Fully power off device (unplug from the back).
Insert new-bootable SD card into GPS slot
Plug device back in
- Device will boot into recovery and complain about no update file (thats fine) the Bootable SD card is just to get you into recovery.
Once in recovery, remove the GPS slot SD card and use a USB stick with an update.img (my machine was looking for dupdate.img so i had to rename it).
Press power button to skip down the settings
Hold power button to select an option
Select 'Update system/mcu image from usb and clear all'
<processing>
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows (never progresses)
Press RES
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows
Android is starting (optimizing app XX of XX)
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IT WORKS !!
Only difference was:
Device reboots
FORD logo shows (never progresses) *mine is Ford
Press RES
Device reboots
FORD logo shows
Android is starting (optimizing app XX of XX) but it was not visible.
Wait for home screen . (1-2min.)
That's great news.
You can change the boot logo in the settings- factory settings - logo. Don't fiddle with other settings in there unless you have pictures of what they are when it's all fine. I'm glad I could share the knowledge and you got yours working too. It's not documented very well , I spent 24 hours digging through forums to finally get that procedure ... oh well
You did a GREAT JOB !
Now there is a manual.
Thanks
Hey I have followed your steps listed above however I get the following:
Code:
Recovery system v5.2.2
--Update rkimage. . .
Finding update package . . .
=== UPDATE RKIMAGE ===
Find and check firmware . . .
E: Check Failed
Can not found firmware image or invalid image.
Update rimage complete.
Instalation rkimage aborted
I have an Eonon GA5155F. At the moment, my unit will not load past the car manufacturer's logo.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Hi I have a Eonon I think it is a GA6201F it was installed in the care before I got the BMW so I don't really know Its not that old ,My problem is It was working when I fires got the car then it stopped I contacted Eonon.com and they sent me an upgrade I had the unit pulled out at the time of upgrade then after I installed it back in it wouldn't work I checked the power supply that's ok I checked fusses they are ok then I tried to reset it no beeps and no lights black screen holding the reset button in as well as the power still no beeps and then when I let the reset button out the lights are on but they are red and then when I let the power button go they go out then if I push the reset button and then release it the red tight comes on for one second and then it goes out ,can it be fixed the person I got the car off payed nearly $500 for it I cant afford to get another one I will need to get a cheep cd player that may not fit properly or leave a big hole in my dash or do I walk across the road to the water and see how long it takes to sink after I throw it and let the fish fix it because they might have more luck than I have
Haven't been around for a while and thought I'd try to fix the Eonon GA5151 I have. Did a Google search and ended up back on my own post.
I tried to follow your instructions but did not have any luck.
The screen does not turn on. Here's what I did:
1. Used Rockchip program to create update SD card using update.img provided in the RK3066 Malaysk ROM (can't check SD boot anyway as the program crashes if I do).2
2. Disconnected plug at back of Eonon unit; inserted SD card.
3. Re-inserted plug and waited
4. Nothing ...
I still get the two beeps coming from the CANBUS but I'm not seeing anything on the screen. Now I'm beginning to wonder if I should check my remote wire or something else. It just makes no sense to me how or why this is going on.
Any ideas?
Geniee33 said:
I managed to fix my device.
Long story, but ive started writing up a document.
If I can get to 10 posts, I can start a new topic and include spefics. including pictures. but for now.
This is my rough text.
It might be able to help you too.
BTW. once I had the Malaysk version working, I attempted to re-install the update Eonon had given me and it bricked the device again.
So its def. something bad / funny with that file they supplied.
--
Experiance taken on an Eonon GA6164F
MCU version : MTCD_KLD_V2.09_1
Dec 27 2016 20:06:37
Android Version : 5.1.1
Kernal Version : 3.0.101+
[email protected] #54
Wed Dec 21 11:22:23 CST 2016
Build Number
rk3188-userdebug 28122016.16:07:17
Reboot into recovery on a healthy device
----------------
Hold RES
Press Power
Release RES (while still holding power)
Let go of power 1-2 secs after
Should reboot into recovery
---
Boot into recovery and restoring on a un-healthy device
----------------------
If cant boot into recovery
Create bootable SD card using 'rockchip create upgrade disk tool v1.4'
(Run .exe as admin, dont check 'SD Boot', just leave 'Upgrade Firmware'
(If you cant see your USB drive, check that you have right clicked-Run as Admin in windows on the .exe)
Select Malaysk MTCD dupdate.img file
First post has download links - https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...lopment/rom-malaysk-roms-mtcd-device-t3385309
Fully power off device (unplug from the back).
Insert new-bootable SD card into GPS slot
Plug device back in
- Device will boot into recovery and complain about no update file (thats fine) the Bootable SD card is just to get you into recovery.
Once in recovery, remove the GPS slot SD card and use a USB stick with an update.img (my machine was looking for dupdate.img so i had to rename it).
Press power button to skip down the settings
Hold power button to select an option
Select 'Update system/mcu image from usb and clear all'
<processing>
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows (never progresses)
Press RES
Device reboots
Toyota logo shows
Android is starting (optimizing app XX of XX)
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Click to collapse
want to update GA5155
hi can someone please help me understand how to update been told thers no update to this machine but pumpking did same duelcore stereo with kitkat 4.4.4 which i am wanting thankyou in advance

[Guide][UnBrick] How to unbrick the Acer Liquid Z500

Hello, y'all,
... First of all, please read this whole post carefully, before starting to work on your phone! Thanks! ...
recently, I wanted to update the Android version of my old Z500 with the help of lineageOS and TWRP.
Please note, that I'm not at all an expert on this topic, and if I'm using specific terms like "bricked" or "APX mode" wrong, please forgive me.
So, on my device, I had the plan of installing Android 6.0 on this phone using TWRP and a copy of lineageOS.
However, the recovery partition turned out locked and I accidentally overwrote the boot partition with the twrp.img.
This is my first time doing this, ok, and I read on a oneplus forum, that the boot partition could also be used, blah, blah, blah, silly me.
Anyways, now my device wouldn't turn on. After a while charging, the display turned on, but there was always just the low battery screen. When I got to the "Boot Selector" holding the power and vol + button, selecting fastboot, recovery or normal boot just restarted the device.
Anyways, now what do you need to "unbrick" the device :
- A version of TWRP [dl.twrp.me/Z500/twrp-3.3.1-0-Z500.img.html]
- A version of your desired ROM, for me lineageOS [androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195903470]
- SmartPhone Flash Tool, for me v5.1912 worked like a charm [spflashtool.com/download/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1912_Win.zip]
- A copy of the Firmware Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1 (... GEN1s for single SIM) [dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/cin08ytkqmvr7c1/Acer_AV0K0_Z500_1.012.00_EMEA_GEN1.zip] (this was the hardest one to get because all the other downloads just included the .ispff dump file)
- A copy of the corresponding version of OpenGApps [opengapps.com]
- A copy of the MediaTek Driver Auto Installer (v5.1632.00; you know you have the right one when it resets the USB Ports in a CMD window at the end; INSTALL THIS FIRST) [mediafire.com/file/4ux1ytmzlxmpbjb/ROMProvider.COM_Driver_Auto_Installer_EXE_v5.1632.00.zip/file]
- A USB Charging Cable
- A PC
- Your Phone, obviously
Set up your PC :
1. Start by installing the MediaTek Driver Auto Installer. After that is finished, restart your PC.
2. Unzip the Firmware and the SmartPhone Flash Tool
3. Copy your ROM and OpenGApps on an SD Card.
Before you begin this operation, make sure you "get your device into APX mode".
Basically, it makes your device recognizable and flashable by the computer.
WARNING: DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
To do that follow these steps one after another :
- Plug your device into your wall power, NOT YOUR PC, and let it charge for about 30min, just in case. Turn it off if it's still on, although in my case, it turned off once I removed the charging cable.
- Remove the backplate of your device, unscrew the internal backplates 6 screws and carefully take the internal backplate off. If you're having trouble, just look for "Acer Z500 teardown" on YouTube.
- Carefully pull off the battery connector from the mainboard from up under. Be careful not to damage it!
- Once done, connect your device to your computer. You should now see the device as COM Connector in the Device Manager. If your device is disconnecting and connecting repeatedly, the driver must not be active. If you see no device connecting at all, remove it from your computer and after plugging it into the wall charger again, reconnect it to your PC.
- Once that's ok, disconnect the device again, and plug the battery back in.
- While disconnected, open up the SP Flash Tool, and under "Download", select the scatter .... .txt file from the Firmware Archive.
- Once that's done, all of the checkboxes in the ROM select should be active.
- Double Click on the Path of the "RECOVERY" row and select the TWRP.img. Then, change the mode from "Download only" to "Format All + Download" and hit the "Download" button.
- Plug your Z500 back in again, and you should see the flashing process starting.
- Once that's done, disconnect the phone and put the SD card with your ROM and OpenGApps in.
- Connect your phone to the wall charger again, and immediately hold the power and the vol + buttons down, till the Boot Options appear.
- Boot into recovery mode, and TWRP should start up. If it doesn't, reconnect your phone again and just let it boot for around 3min after terminating it by holding the power button and as soon as the screen goes black, also holding the vol + button. Once again select recovery mode, and now TWRP should defiantly show up.
- In TWRP, first, make a factory reset with the "WIPE" option. Then go to install and choose your SD card. First, install your ROM, then OpenGApps and reboot.
Now you should have a functioning Acer Z500 again!
Feel free to reply, if you have any questions!
Good luck,
Klydra.

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