Questions regarding OTA - Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, so I just rooted my TF101 and flashed clockworkmod to be able to flash the stock honeycomb on-screen buttons. I do know that rooting the device wont keep me from receiving OTA updates but I'm no so sure about the other changes.
On the Nexus S, OTA updates make integrity checks on /system and /boot partitions before applying the update, so if you modify files on those partitions the update will most likely fail. How does that work for the Transformer? I read on a thread that if you're not on stock recovery you won't be able to apply an OTA update. Is that right?

OTA updates will not install on TF101s using ClockworkMod Recovery; however, I believe TF101s that are only rooted can install OTA updates.
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infazzdar said:
OTA updates will not install on TF101s using ClockworkMod Recovery; however, I believe TF101s that are only rooted can install OTA updates.
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So how does one flash back to stock recovery on a B80 model? :|

nicholasbgr said:
So how does one flash back to stock recovery on a B80 model? :|
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Use cwm to flash in stock recovery then restart system.

goodintentions said:
Use cwm to flash in stock recovery then restart system.
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I see this is for the US firmware, mine is the WW. Does it make any difference? Also, mine is on 8.6.5.21, is the recovery "universal" or firmware version dependent?
Thanks

nicholasbgr said:
I see this is for the US firmware, mine is the WW. Does it make any difference? Also, mine is on 8.6.5.21, is the recovery "universal" or firmware version dependent?
Thanks
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Just do it.

Or just wait until a dev modify the OTA update and use CWM to flash this.
Will mostly shortly available.

Thanks guys

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with TWRP for JB,no rom worked,help!

my English is poor,apologize
I have a tf300t(bought from US,I am a chinese),it isn't unlocked until update to stock JB(i update to 4.1.1from OTA,locked),but after unlocked,I flash the CWM 5.5.0.4,but it didn't work.Then i flash the TWRP 2.2.1.3 for JB only(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843694),it worked.But after i flash the fireware "ASUS-ICS-HYDRO-PONIC"(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750861),after reboot,the device hanged at the asus logo for a long time(i watched it for even 10 minutes.....),so i tried the stock rom(download from ASUS site,US_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip)but it didn't word too.Now my tf300t can't boot to the OS,it only can get into the recovery(TWRP2.2.1.3 for JB).somebody help me......,I wonder if it is the update from OTA to cause my problem)
There are others in the same situation. Keep watch on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
And others. There should be a fix soon to downgrade back to ICS and start over. Hang in there and be patience. At least you can get into TWRP so there's still hope.
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DMardroid said:
There are others in the same situation. Keep watch on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
And others. There should be a fix soon to downgrade back to ICS and start over. Hang in there and be patience. At least you can get into TWRP so there's still hope.
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thanks a lot,i think i must be patient for a while.just like you said,i can get into TWRP,there is still hope.
jijitax4 said:
...it isn't unlocked until update to stock JB(i update to 4.1.1from OTA,locked),but after unlocked...
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So you used unlock tool on JB, and it worked?
That's handy to know anyways...
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So you used unlock tool on JB, and it worked?
That's handy to know anyways...
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yes it worked,my tf300t is unlocked,there is the word"this device is unlocked" on the asus logo screen.but it can't load os.
So I wonder if maybe you would have luck wiping and trying to install a jb based ROM like cm10? Since you're already on jb firmware its understandable that an ICS ROM fails... I'm by no means an expert but just someone considering an unlock after JB ota
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Looks like partition sizes chaged with the Asus update. I couldn't flash CM10 or any other rom as well (signature mismatch). If you installed the official 4.1.1 update, you need to manually install it again. Older versions and rollbacks wont work unless you push to some trickery mmcblk0p4, but that's another thread in itself
Download the JB update from Asus's website (if you still have it, that's fine) and extract the blob file. Put the blob file in teh same directory as your fastboot. Boot your TF300 into bootloader and enter:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
It will take a while to install, so be patient. Hope this helps
zeiroe said:
Looks like partition sizes chaged with the Asus update. I couldn't flash CM10 or any other rom as well (signature mismatch). If you installed the official 4.1.1 update, you need to manually install it again. Older versions and rollbacks wont work unless you push to some trickery mmcblk0p4, but that's another thread in itself
Download the JB update from Asus's website (if you still have it, that's fine) and extract the blob file. Put the blob file in teh same directory as your fastboot. Boot your TF300 into bootloader and enter:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
It will take a while to install, so be patient. Hope this helps
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thanks a lot!!! it worked! i can enter the OS jb again!,thank you very much!Hope this can help others just like me.
but there is another question,can i flash other fireware like cm10 or downgrade the TF300T now?I do not like the JB OS,it is bed support on flash video.I need it.
jijitax4 said:
thanks a lot!!! it worked! i can enter the OS jb again!,thank you very much!Hope this can help others just like me.
but there is another question,can i flash other fireware like cm10 or downgrade the TF300T now?I do not like the JB OS,it is bed support on flash video.I need it.
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Not yet. This fix is in the works. The new custom recoveries need to be modified for OTA JB first. Keep an eye on the development threads.
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So if you put all these steps together...
1. Update to JB using OTA
2. Unlock
3. Flash TWRP
4. Flash extracted blob
You have an unlock/custom recovery method for those of us on JB am I correct?
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TheAdamizer said:
So if you put all these steps together...
1. Update to JB using OTA
2. Unlock
3. Flash TWRP
4. Flash extracted blob
You have an unlock/custom recovery method for those of us on JB am I correct?
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yes exactly! but you need flash the TWRP again after flash the extracted blob,or it will be the stock recovery.and then you can flash the ROOT.zip.So the device will be rootd.

[TWRP&CWM/Install JB OTA from custom recovery] Jelly Bean OTA for Unlocked Devices

[TWRP&CWM/Install JB OTA from custom recovery] Jelly Bean OTA for Unlocked Devices
Hi guys,as you may know,if you unlocked your bootloader you won't be able to receive OTA's anymore so you have to wait for Asus to upload the firmware on their site.Or even better you can use your custom recovery to flash a modified OTA pack wich will update your device just fine.
Warning:
** I'm NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device by using these files so use them on your OWN risk.
** This update will also flash the Jelly Bean bootloader so if you are still on .26 bootloader and you didn't used the NvFlash tool yet,well,it's time to do it because after installing this update there's NO WAY to go back,yet.
** You Custom Recovery will be replaced by the Stock Recovery (You can install this CWM Recovery after installing JB)
** I only tested with TWRP but it should work with CWM recovery too
** Verify your MD5 checsum after download
Requirements
* Your device must be unlocked and rooted
* You need to be on STOCK 9.4.5.30 ROM with no modifications to system files (build.prop,etc) (no need to do the Factory Reset)
* Use OTA RootKeeper before installing this update if you want to keep ROOT
Installation
1) Download the file for your specific SKU
2) Move the downloaded file on your internal or external storage
3) Boot your device in Recovery
4) Install the update / That's it,wait for the install proccess to finish
NOTE: If you are getting errors and you are using CWM recovery try renaming the file (i.e TF700T WW_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip - - > TF700T_ WW_10.4.4.16-20120927.zip)
Download Links
WW_SKU --- > TF700T WW_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip ----- MD5 checksum: 9d4e1e91a08254256357eb2870d2df7d
US_SKU --- > TF700T US_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip ----- MD5 checksum: 4131cab5458153856185c43e05b67ebe
great! just what i was waiting for...links works, started download. i will let you know how it goes. first i need to apply root and install custom recovery again... thanks!
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No download
The download is not working for me either.
Edit: you missed a ":" after http
http://www.sendspace.com/file/d7lw1o
glenner05 said:
great! just what i was waiting for...links works, started download. i will let you know how it goes. first i need to apply root and install custom recovery again... thanks!
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can you do this for the US version as well? im itching to get JB loaded up on my Infinity.
Gonna test tonight as well. Won't expect any issues, but I'll tell the results here.
Download link fixed.Yes i'm uploading the US version right now.
May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Itching for that US version too! Being Unlocked has never tasted so bitter until now!
Jbb3393 said:
May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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i think because this is not a complete rom. Its an update package. So if you gonna flash an official update over a custum rom your asking for trouble
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May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Because the update will fail to install if some system files are missing or beeing modified.Please don't try this on custom firmware,but if you do,just don't complain about it in case is failing or even worse.
Pretoriano80 said:
Download link fixed.Yes i'm uploading the US version right now.
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Is the US version uploaded yet?
Jbb3393 said:
May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Asus OTA updates aren't a complete replacement. Instead the update performs a patch to your existing files. A non-stock or non .30 version may cause a failure during the update process.
Truthfully if you're running an unlocked device you should wait for a ROM developer to make a new ROM and use that to update instead of trying to flash the Asus official update. It should only be 24 to 72 hours and a ROM won't do things like remove root or replace your custom recovery with the stock recovery.
Works 100% with CWM recovery!
Thanks a lot My friend!
I can also confirm, this method works! I`m on jelly bean now
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Work great!
Thx!
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Asus OTA updates aren't a complete replacement. Instead the update performs a patch to your existing files. A non-stock or non .30 version may cause a failure during the update process.
Truthfully if you're running an unlocked device you should wait for a ROM developer to make a new ROM and use that to update instead of trying to flash the Asus official update. It should only be 24 to 72 hours and a ROM won't do things like remove root or replace your custom recovery with the stock recovery.
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Quoted for fiction
It's fine to flash if you are on stock .30. Replacing the recovery costs about 30 seconds, and replacing root on an unlocked device takes about 30 seconds as well. Then you can evaluate an Asus jb yourself before seeing a custom jb.
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anaviel said:
Is the US version uploaded yet?
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Sorry guys,but something went wrong with the upload process so i had to start over...is at 20% now,let's hope this time will be ok.
ZaJules said:
Works 100% with CWM recovery!
Thanks a lot My friend!
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Does you SD card show now?
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Pretoriano80 said:
Sorry guys,but something went wrong with the upload process so i had to start over...is at 20% now,let's hope this time will be ok.
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Oh dang, we better be verifying md5/sha1's! Best to be careful.
Thanks!
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Can't Flash CROM 4.1 please help!

I am having problems flashing Clean Inheritance Rom 4.1 and I believe my TWRP 2.4.4.0 may be the problem because it seems corrupted.
I followed the instructions on this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
So far I have been able to flash the patched twrp 2.4.4.0 and install the Asus stock 4.2.1 but every time I try to flash CROM 4.1 twrp will initiate updating partition and then it will just restart w/o warning to its home screen. I think that my twrp may be corrupted but i have used fastboot to repush the twrp multiple times and the asus stock 4.2.1 multiple times but this is not solving my issue. I see that fastboot has a erase command and wanted to know if i would use that to erase the recovery img completely and then try flashing twrp again to see if this resolves the issue or will the erase command brick my device? Also do I need to have my stock kernel for the CROM 4.1 to work? I am attaching screenshot of my tablet info, please let me know if more info is needed or if i need to upload a video of what is going on thanks.
have you redownloaded twrp mate it might have been a dodgy download or maybe a bad download of cromi, or you could try installing cromi 4.0 first
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robgee789 said:
have you redownloaded twrp mate it might have been a dodgy download or maybe a bad download of cromi, or you could try installing cromi 4.0 first
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Thanks robgee for the response, I have tried downloading the twrp patch and crom 4.0 and 4.1 but I am still having the same issue. Is there a way to flash CROM 4.1 without using twrp?
Hi Williams,
I'm also facing the same as you, and still searching for an answer. Tried flashing the SuperSU patch and my tablet is still not rooted.
Running the WW version. Wonder if anyone can help us....
What OS are you using?
xgrind said:
Hi Williams,
I'm also facing the same as you, and still searching for an answer. Tried flashing the SuperSU patch and my tablet is still not rooted.
Running the WW version. Wonder if anyone can help us....
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I am still having issues but I am using Windows 8. Are you using Windows 8 as well?
im using windows 7 but i dont know if that has anything to do with it
No, im using Windows 7
williams2657 said:
I am still having issues but I am using Windows 8. Are you using Windows 8 as well?
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Update! bump please help someone
I am still having issues installing clean rom 4.1 but I noticed that if I keep selecting to flash the CROM 4.1 or 4.0 rom it will eventually initiate and let me choose the options and actually start flashing but once it says it is complete and i reboot it does not boot CROM just gets stuck at the asus boot screen. Then i must use fastboot to flash the stock android 4.2.1 to get the thing up and running and then twrp pretty much breaks after i use fastboot to flash teh android 4.2.1 blob file so I have to reflash the patched 2.4.4.0 again. I really do think the problem is with twrp because ever since this new 2.4.4.0 update i have been having issues i remember before twrp was a great utility but now it seems like it is a nightmare is there a way from me to try flashing crom 4.1 with clockwork mod yet?
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I am still having issues installing clean rom 4.1 but I noticed that if I keep selecting to flash the CROM 4.1 or 4.0 rom it will eventually initiate and let me choose the options and actually start flashing but once it says it is complete and i reboot it does not boot CROM just gets stuck at the asus boot screen. Then i must use fastboot to flash the stock android 4.2.1 to get the thing up and running and then twrp pretty much breaks after i use fastboot to flash teh android 4.2.1 blob file so I have to reflash the patched 2.4.4.0 again. I really do think the problem is with twrp because ever since this new 2.4.4.0 update i have been having issues i remember before twrp was a great utility but now it seems like it is a nightmare is there a way from me to try flashing crom 4.1 with clockwork mod yet?
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as far as i know clockwork was not updated yet are you able to flash anything in twrp lets say a su zip on stock 4.2.1
evo bryan said:
as far as i know clockwork was not updated yet are you able to flash anything in twrp lets say a su zip on stock 4.2.1
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I haven't tried that yet, I will try and let you know. Thanks for the response.
I did try to flash the SuperSU zip to root the stock rom. Able to flash in the SuperSU but still not rooted
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as far as i know clockwork was not updated yet are you able to flash anything in twrp lets say a su zip on stock 4.2.1
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I was able to flash SuperSU as well
I was able to flash SuperSU and it was confirmed rooted with root checker. I still don't know why CleanROM will not work I have downloaded the ROM multiple times but it just refuses to flash is there something else I need to check in order to flash the rom or is TWRP partially broken where it can only flash very small simple files but not a complete custom rom?
I just downloaded the energy rom and tried to flash it do my device and ended up having the same issue. It says the rom has been flashed and completes but after reboot it is just stuck on Asus bootscreen and never boots into the OS. What the hell is going on
I think my bootloader is somehow screwed up because it can't boot any custom roms it can only boot the asus stock 4.2.1 when i flash the blob file using fastboot. Did i miss a step or something to allow the bootloader to boot custom roms
I don't know if it makes a difference but I used the ww version so it might be worth trying that but not sure how much difference it will make but you never know
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I'm using the WW version and has the same problem
robgee789 said:
I don't know if it makes a difference but I used the ww version so it might be worth trying that but not sure how much difference it will make but you never know
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I don't know if it makes a difference but I used the ww version so it might be worth trying that but not sure how much difference it will make but you never know
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xgrind said:
I'm using the WW version and has the same problem
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So I was able to use the patched twrp 2.4.4.0 to flash energy rom custom stock rom after 2 attempts so now I finally have a custom rom on my tablet but I really want clean rom because I like that version more. I will try to reflash clean rom later and let you know how it goes.
Hi William,
Hope to hear good news
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So I was able to use the patched twrp 2.4.4.0 to flash energy rom custom stock rom after 2 attempts so now I finally have a custom rom on my tablet but I really want clean rom because I like that version more. I will try to reflash clean rom later and let you know how it goes.
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williams2657 said:
So I was able to use the patched twrp 2.4.4.0 to flash energy rom custom stock rom after 2 attempts so now I finally have a custom rom on my tablet but I really want clean rom because I like that version more. I will try to reflash clean rom later and let you know how it goes.
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any news and just so you know clean rom just got updated
Yesterday tried again,
Still no luck. Anyone can share the link to patched TWRP for me to try again?
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any news and just so you know clean rom just got updated
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[Q] TF700 Stock Recovery

This question might be posted somewhere else, and if so, I apologize.
I recently unlocked my TF700 and installed cwm. I didn't realize this would disable the OTA updates. Is it possible to re-enable the OTA updates while keeping cem installed? If not, what is the easiest way to uninstall cwm and re-enable the updates?
I am currently running the 10.6.1.14.8 firmware with a US sku.
Thanks in advance!
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This question might be posted somewhere else, and if so, I apologize.
I recently unlocked my TF700 and installed cwm. I didn't realize this would disable the OTA updates. Is it possible to re-enable the OTA updates while keeping cem installed? If not, what is the easiest way to uninstall cwm and re-enable the updates?
I am currently running the 10.6.1.14.8 firmware with a US sku.
Thanks in advance!
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After unlocking you will not be able to receive OTAs anymore, not even if you flash back a full stock firmware. Unlocked bootloader = No more OTAs
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Pretoriano80 said:
After unlocking you will not be able to receive OTAs anymore, not even if you flash back a full stock firmware. Unlocked bootloader = No more OTAs
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Thanks for the quick reply. Will it still be possible to upgrade the firmware and still keep root?
Milkdudengr said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Will it still be possible to upgrade the firmware and still keep root?
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Yes - but why would you run the stock firmware if you are unlocked and have a custom recovery???
Both CM roms or CROMi-X run circles around the stock rom.
But if you insist on running stock: You can flash the latest Asus firmware in your recovery (full disclosure: I have only used TWRP, don't know anything about CWM but assume it's the same - research it though).
CWM will be replaced with the stock recovery if you flash the full firmware, so you have to flash CWM or TWRP in fastboot again, then you can flash a Superuser package in your custom recovery to gain root.
But it would be so much easier to just flash a custom rom from your current setup - any specific reason you don't want to try it?
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berndblb said:
Yes - but why would you run the stock firmware if you are unlocked and have a custom recovery???
Both CM roms or CROMi-X run circles around the stock rom.
But if you insist on running stock: You can flash the latest Asus firmware in your recovery (full disclosure: I have only used TWRP, don't know anything about CWM but assume it's the same - research it though).
CWM will be replaced with the stock recovery if you flash the full firmware, so you have to flash CWM or TWRP in fastboot again, then you can flash a Superuser package in your custom recovery to gain root.
But it would be so much easier to just flash a custom rom from your current setup - any specific reason you don't want to try it?
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+1 Couldn't have said it better myself. You've already unlocked - now make your tab better
Milkdudengr said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Will it still be possible to upgrade the firmware and still keep root?
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You can forget about all the root keeping hassle after unlocking, you will be able to root anytime.
berndblb said:
Yes - but why would you run the stock firmware if you are unlocked and have a custom recovery???
Both CM roms or CROMi-X run circles around the stock rom.
But if you insist on running stock: You can flash the latest Asus firmware in your recovery (full disclosure: I have only used TWRP, don't know anything about CWM but assume it's the same - research it though).
CWM will be replaced with the stock recovery if you flash the full firmware, so you have to flash CWM or TWRP in fastboot again, then you can flash a Superuser package in your custom recovery to gain root.
But it would be so much easier to just flash a custom rom from your current setup - any specific reason you don't want to try it?
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It was more a curiosity thing than anything. I haven't had much time lately so I was sticking to what was familiar. Once things slow down, I plan on playing around with custom ROMs to see what I like best. Do you have any recommendations?
Milkdudengr said:
It was more a curiosity thing than anything. I haven't had much time lately so I was sticking to what was familiar. Once things slow down, I plan on playing around with custom ROMs to see what I like best. Do you have any recommendations?
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Hell, yes!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
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berndblb said:
Hell, yes!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
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Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll keep this in mind for when I get a chance!

New m8 wants to update

I just got my m8 and want to s-off but I'm traveling and won't be able to figure that out until I'm back on my pc next week. The update keeps prompting me to take it. Is it safe to do so? Sorry if this was already answered trying to figure out the best way to browse with tapatalk.
I don't have root or anything yet...
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I used Firewater's method for permanent root, s-off and custom recovery. If I allow my phone to update will I mess things up or lose root?
Same boat here... s-off, permanent root, TWRP
The update to 1.55 downloaded but when I tried to let it install it just rebooted my phone into TWRP and that was it. Rebooted back to system and I'm still on the 1.12.605.11 software. Checking software update status shows "Result: Update Failed,410"
N00bs. Lol. You need a stock recovery to flash an OTA. Also, I am s-off and I had a flashback to a stock recovery to flash the OTA . Everything is still fine and then I flashed back to a custom recovery no problem
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Totally a noob here, How do you flash to a stock recovery?
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You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
There are also videos on YouTube on flashing recoveries to the m8 if you need more help.
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Justintoxicated said:
I just got my m8 and want to s-off but I'm traveling and won't be able to figure that out until I'm back on my pc next week. The update keeps prompting me to take it. Is it safe to do so? Sorry if this was already answered trying to figure out the best way to browse with tapatalk.
I don't have root or anything yet...
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You can install the update, and when you have the chance you can s-off using the weaksauce/supersu/firewater method. I picked up a new M8 a couple nights ago and took the update, and afterwards did the temproot/firewater method and it worked just fine. Hope this helps.
I flashed stock recovery and tried the OTA and it failed twice. I can't seem to get it on my phone through any of the methods for some reason.
In order to install update, you need to have STOCK recovery and STOCK Rom....NOT debloated or with mods....STOCK.
Again, you need STOCK recovery using a STOCK Rom.
If you have modified the system in anyway, it WONT work until you put it back to STOCK.
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^you can have bloatware frozen and it'll work, just can't be removed.
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dadams312 said:
I flashed stock recovery and tried the OTA and it failed twice. I can't seem to get it on my phone through any of the methods for some reason.
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z-man79 said:
Totally a noob here, How do you flash to a stock recovery?
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KnightDavid said:
Same boat here... s-off, permanent root, TWRP
The update to 1.55 downloaded but when I tried to let it install it just rebooted my phone into TWRP and that was it. Rebooted back to system and I'm still on the 1.12.605.11 software. Checking software update status shows "Result: Update Failed,410"
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z-man79 said:
I used Firewater's method for permanent root, s-off and custom recovery. If I allow my phone to update will I mess things up or lose root?
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No need to take ota. Ota us our enemy. Lol. The ota has been pulled an you can simply flash the firmware an that's half of the ota an then flash a stock Rom based off 1.55 or install the backup that was posted of a pure stock 1.55 Rom. After those 2 things you will have the full ota. New radios everything.. flashing a stock recovery taking ota flashing back is not needed.
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Thanks guys it was annoying having that update keep popping up and no real computer to lookup info or soff. As for getting updates after roming the phone usually just wait for authors to incorporate the updates. But I did not realize you can't have two recoveries like you can on Motorola phones which is good to know.
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New to android here.
I rooted the device with WeakSauce and use Firewater for S-Off. I didn't flash any custom recoveries. I did freeze some apps with Titanium Backup. If I do the OTA, 1) will it work? and 2) will it remove my root and/or s-off?
NoFanboy said:
You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
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For clarification, after flashing the stockrecovery.img you posted and installing the update, there should be no problem flashing back to CWM recovery after the fact?
Thank you for your help and your time!
skivvies said:
For clarification, after flashing the stockrecovery.img you posted and installing the update, there should be no problem flashing back to CWM recovery after the fact?
Thank you for your help and your time!
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Nope there will be no problem.
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richii0207 said:
In order to install update, you need to have STOCK recovery and STOCK Rom....NOT debloated or with mods....STOCK.
Again, you need STOCK recovery using a STOCK Rom.
If you have modified the system in anyway, it WONT work until you put it back to STOCK.
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All your big words confuse me...will it work with custom rom's and recoveries?
I don't remember ever having to have stock recovery and stock rom for my old DNA to take an update. Normally devs would update their rom with the updates and all we had to do was fastboot flash the new radio.
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You guys need the stock recovery in order to install the OTA. It won't work with a custom recovery, it'll just boot to the custom recovery and not do anything. You can install the OTA with s off and root but you still need the stock recovery. You install the stock recovery the same way as you did the custom. Adb -> flashboot flash recovery *path of recovery*.
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/file/520717/stockrecovery-img.html
There are also videos on YouTube on flashing recoveries to the m8 if you need more help.
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So I flash the file you linked to, thank you but when I try to get into recovery I get a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. Seemed pretty straight forward.
sfreemanoh said:
All your big words confuse me...will it work with custom rom's and recoveries?
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Lol, I had to. I just know someone is going to start a thread saying "update won't work, it just boots into twrp"
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z-man79 said:
So I flash the file you linked to, thank you but when I try to get into recovery I get a red triangle with an exclamation point in it. Seemed pretty straight forward.
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Hold the volume up button and pressed the power button to get to the recovery menu.

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