Hey guys,
I been tracking at this great site for a while. I realized that there was a upgrade for MT4GS around the time that I got my phone(End of 2011). I saw some posts said that the upgrade had patched something so we can't root the phone with revolutionary method.
My question is is there any way to check and see if revolutionary method still work for my phone?
Software information
Android Version
2.3.4
Software Number
1.28.531.9
I think these information might help to determine.
Yep, Revolutionary will work for you.
Thank you !
Assuming it works, use revolutionary method and then use rom manager to update your clockwork mod to 5.0.2.7
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leoilios said:
Assuming it works, use revolutionary method and then use rom manager to update your clockwork mod to 5.0.2.7
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rom manager... I guess I need some research on that. b/c I heard that there is some issues with the older clockwork mod.
Just a guess based on what I read in the past. Is rom manager an app?
Thank you!
Yep, Rom Manager is an app. You can flash superuser with an older version of CWM, then you will be rooted and can go straight to the market and download Rom Manager and use it to flash CWM 5.0.2.7.
Are the changes from 4.0.0.9 important enough to update?
tensuke said:
Are the changes from 4.0.0.9 important enough to update?
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4.0.0.9 is an upgrade that solves some charging issues present in 4.0.0.8 that is installed by revolutionary.
They are both unofficial clockworkmod versions.
5.0.2.7 is the only official version of the recovery for our device, and it's worth updating. The other versions were something to get us by until an official one was released for our device - and they did a great job while we were waiting.
Rom Manager is an app you can find in the market. Here is a link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&feature=search_result
Once you have root on your device, just install clockworkmod through Rom manager. It doesn't matter what recovery you currently have, whether it's stock or one of the custom clockworkmods, Rom Manager will just replace whatever is there. But you need root.
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NOTICE
The method described is now obsolete.
Thread closed.
The only suggestion I would have is to make ClockWorkMod compatible directly with ASUS ROMs (previous and new format: patches + BLOB), as the previous idea is both inadequate or extremely inefficient.
Original first post:
Hi fellow Transformer adopters
After writing an Asus firmwares repacking tool for personal/dev usage, I repacked some official Asus ROMs in ClockWorkMod recovery update.zip formats.
Uploaded here on my server:
http://dl.project-voodoo.org/transformer-roms/
Those are unmodified but rooting is automatically applied in the flashing process without requiring manual intervention.
What's flashed:
- Everything (Kernel, system, additional stuff)...
- except of course the recovery, this way you keep your previously installed custom recovery.
What's needed:
- Only requirement: any custom recovery capable of flashing unsigned standard update.zips, like this one
- As long as the custom recovery is here, there is no prior-rooting requirement.
Requests to repack missing ROMS are welcome if accompanied by download links.
Happy flashing ^^
Hi, I'm new to Asus Transformer, but these are 3.0 ROMS? Do you have 3.1?
And am I correct in saying, that if I flash old 3.0, I can then get clockwork mod on there, and then flash one of these to get a stock ROM but rooted? (I'm guessing I would need SuperUser.APK to install).
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Hi, I'm new to Asus Transformer, but these are 3.0 ROMS? Do you have 3.1?
And am I correct in saying, that if I flash old 3.0, I can then get clockwork mod on there, and then flash one of these to get a stock ROM but rooted? (I'm guessing I would need SuperUser.APK to install).
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repacked-8.4.4.5_US+root-CWR-update.zip is a 3.1 ROM.
May I rename the files for faster recognition?
And yep that's the idea. Once you get the custom recovery, you can flash any ROM this way.
The lack of proper flashing tool is really annoying but those ROMs are here to make the whole rooting+flashing process a bit easier in the end for most people.
i'm slightly confused by what this does.
i see that these are stock roms with root, however does that mean that, if you are on pure stock 3.1 and you flash your rooted 3.1 rom over it. we then get a 3.1 rooted rom without wiping everything?
or is it a case of it will root the rom but wipe everything? or will it just not flash over a stock 3.1 rom?
thanks for all the help!
I would like to understand this more too. I want to root my 3.1 install and add custom recovery. Well the recovery first then root!
As long as the custom recovery is here, there is no prior-rooting requirement.
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How does one install CWM without prior root?
Putting on CWM and then flashing a prerooted room seems like a very easy way to get root if there is a way to just install the CWM apk.
--dyst
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How does one install CWM without prior root?
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That's what I'd like to know. I'm on 3.1 now, and I understand how to downgrade, root, install CWM and re-upgrade, but that's a lot of effort if this really requires no previous root.
I believe these packages make it easier for you to go from rooted 8.x.y.z to rooted 8.x.z.z, without having to worry about CWM getting overwritten. It doesn't help you root.
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How does one install CWM without prior root?
Putting on CWM and then flashing a prerooted room seems like a very easy way to get root if there is a way to just install the CWM apk.
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You have to be rooted previously.
What you're waiting for is someone to release the SBK, so we can use NVflash.
10ks Supercurio
just wait for your developing skills implement in TF
So I'm running 3.1 and dont want to downgrade to root and I have heaps of stuff on my tf,dies these mean 3.1 Rom is rooted ?
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I have a quick question:
I downgraded from 3.1 to 3.0, rooted, and installed CWM. When I rebooted I was rooted with the superuser app. I then installed the repacked 8.4.4.5 rom linked in the first post and rebooted. After the reboot, I no longer have the superuser app. How can I tell if I'm still rooted?
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I confirmed the ROM linked above for 8.4.4.5 is indeed rooted. I was trying to use titanium backup but it kept failing to gain superuser permissions. You'll need to manually install superuser (and busy box) from the market after flashing this rom.
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So I'm running 3.1 and dont want to downgrade to root and I have heaps of stuff on my tf,dies these mean 3.1 Rom is rooted ?
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There are rooted 3.1 roms avaiable yes. To use them you need custom recovery which can only be
install if you're rooted. So you have to downgrade first to gain root then upgrade bck to 3.1 rooted rom.
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supercurio said:
repacked-8.4.4.5_US+root-CWR-update.zip is a 3.1 ROM.
May I rename the files for faster recognition?
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That may help, or put them in Android 3.0, Android 3.1 sub directories.
Any chance of a WW 3.1 ? Then i'm gonna give it a go.....
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I have a quick question:
I downgraded from 3.1 to 3.0, rooted, and installed CWM. When I rebooted I was rooted with the superuser app. I then installed the repacked 8.4.4.5 rom linked in the first post and rebooted. After the reboot, I no longer have the superuser app. How can I tell if I'm still rooted?
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I confirmed the ROM linked above for 8.4.4.5 is indeed rooted. I was trying to use titanium backup but it kept failing to gain superuser permissions. You'll need to manually install superuser (and busy box) from the market after flashing this rom.
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Does Titanium backup require su binary be located in /system/bin instead of being in PATH? (I install the su binary in /system/xbin)
CrazyPeter said:
That may help, or put them in Android 3.0, Android 3.1 sub directories.
Any chance of a WW 3.1 ? Then i'm gonna give it a go.....
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If you tell me where to download WW 3.1, sure I just don't where to find it
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Does Titanium backup require su binary be located in /system/bin instead of being in PATH? (I install the su binary in /system/xbin)
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I don't honestly know. I just searched for superuser app in the market and downloaded and installed it normally. After you install it, you actually have to open the SU app first in order for Titanium Backup to work. Here's the app I installed:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
This is the version that came installed in all the roms I've ever used on my Captivate, so I figured I'd give it a try. It worked for me!
Before installing SU, Titanium Backup was unable to gain superuser permissions. Everything I've mentioned is what I've done after installing your repackaged stock rom for 3.1 and nothing else.
Oh that's right, I don't install Superuser apk correctly, I'll fix that.
So far the most important is that su binary is there already, this is the hard part
Does that mean you're going to repackage the repackaged firmware?
If so, would you recommend I reflash your new version over your previous version?
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Does that mean you're going to repackage the repackaged firmware?
If so, would you recommend I reflash your new version over your previous version?
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Lol yeah I will
No need to reinstall anything though, you can have the exact same by installing Superuser from market like you di
Hi,
Just ran Alpharevx on Linux on my phone and all seemed successful. I have a question though, I don't seem to have root...
Even though Clockworkmod is installed if I go into recovery, SetCPU and ROM Manager both state I do not have root permissions, is there an extra step I'm missing?
Hi, why don't simply install a custom rom. Many custom roms out there come with root, backup, task manager, OC and etc. Once you get a hang of it, you might want to try your own build.
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Hi, why don't simply install a custom rom. Many custom roms out there come with root, backup, task manager, OC and etc. Once you get a hang of it, you might want to try your own build.
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Thanks, any particular one you recommend that works well?
I myself think I'll go with this one. I like the stock experience so far, but with Sense 3.0 would be even better, especially since the "answer in my pocket" thing annoys the hell out of me (problem solved with Sense 3.0).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122797
If you want a different experience then I don't know
You need to use gingerbreak. Search for it in the development section, its an app you run on your phone that installs root for you.
It may tell you that its not sure if it worked but that's normal, just reboot the phone and you will have root!
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Btrim14 said:
Hi,
Just ran Alpharevx on Linux on my phone and all seemed successful. I have a question though, I don't seem to have root...
Even though Clockworkmod is installed if I go into recovery, SetCPU and ROM Manager both state I do not have root permissions, is there an extra step I'm missing?
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To root your stock ROM then use Ginger Break you can download a free market app called root checker to see if you have root.
I'd recommend that you also take a backup of your existing stock rom using either CWM or through rom manager backup before you install a custom rom.
I'd also suggest that you install LBC MOD custom....but try them all and decide for yourself.
I'd also recommend that you install 4EXT recovery rather than CWM as its an improved easier to use version of CWM which is updated very often.
ben_pyett said:
To root your stock ROM then use Ginger Break you can download a free market app called root checker to see if you have root.
I'd recommend that you also take a backup of your existing stock rom using either CWM or through rom manager backup before you root.
I'd also suggest that you install LBC MOD custom....but try them all and decide for yourself.
I'd also recommend that you install 4EXT recovery rather than CWM as its an improved easier to use version of CWM which is updated very often.
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can i make a back up even if i am not rooted? how?
yerfdes said:
can i make a back up even if i am not rooted? how?
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Your quite right....you can't, I clearly was thinking straight.
I'll edit post above so as not to mislead.
Alpharevx installs clockworkmod recovery if you want.
With CWM you can make a full backup, the you can try some other ROMs. I am using virtuous unity and looks really well.
GermanDZ said:
Alpharevx installs clockworkmod recovery if you want.
With CWM you can make a full backup, the you can try some other ROMs. I am using virtuous unity and looks really well.
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Although, you won't be able to take a successful NANDROID backup even with CWM unless you have rooted your phone.
So, I am going to do a lot more research prior to rooting, but I had a couple of general questions that I was wondering about, before I begin the steps leading up to rooting.
1) I presume the easiest way for me to root my Thunderbolt is the Revolutionary Root? This will take be through rooting and installing the CW recovery that I need, correct?
2) Right after I root, If I want to install roms/kernels? than I can just get Rom Manager from the android market?
3) Once I install Rom Manager, can I just flash a rom that is compatible with my Thunderbolt? Can I just flash a kernel that is compatible with the Rom?
I suppose where I get a lil lost is the flashing compatibility part. What kernels work with what roms, what roms I can flash... I have read a number of articles, so I suppose what I'm asking is...
Will the process more or less be: Revolutionary Root, Install Rom Manager from market, flash a rom (just the most popular one). Is the Kernel flashing piece important? Do I need to flash a different kernel? Is it easy to tell in Rom Manager which kernel/rom I can use?
Yes use revolutionary to root and install custom recovery (cwr). You can use ROM manager to download custom roms if you want, only roms for your device will show up. Or you can download custom roms from forums, this is the method I prefer.
Just use kernel that comes with the Rom for the time being some developers include a custom kernel and others make modifications to the HTC kernel itself. Kernels are seperated in development section having to do with sense and aosp that is the first way to seperate them. Second would be leak the kernel was based on such as imo test 3.8 was based on newest leak so it works for just about if not all newest sense roms. When in doubt fire up a question in the Rom thread itself and ask what kernels those people are using, find a Rom like BAMF or thunderstick or synergy where the developers or support staff are very active.
Also you will need to flash a new radio right after rooting if you are still using froyo, I am using newest leak but different phone work differently. Once you install the radio VIA Hboot. Reboot phone and remove zip file from root of SD card now place your Rom image on SD card and reboot to recovery and install your new Rom.
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This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?
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This is good info.. thanks.
Well, I am upgraded to Gingerbread as of VZW's last update and still unrooted and stock.
So, if I were to root (using revolutionary) and install Rom Manager... could I just install something like Cyanogenmod or BAMF right through Rom Manager?
What do you mean by kernel that comes with the Rom? The kernel that is listed to use with the Rom? Or do you mean if I flash BAMF or something popular, just leave whatever kernel I have as is?
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When you flash a rom it flashes the kernel too with whatever one the devs packed with it.
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Okay, clear enough.
So, for someone like myself, just use revolutionary root, install rom manager and play around a lil with flashing roms using rom manager for awhile. I understand that I can install roms from my SD card, but it sounds like at least initially installing roms right from rom manager would be the simplest. I can also not worry about installing a different kernel during this "honeymoon" phase. Just pick the latest version of whatever Rom I want and flash the rom?
After you root you need to install superuser so CWM can function. I have read that some people flash their CWM via hboot after s-off and then go right to recovery to flash the root gaining RUU, then enjoy your root.
Do not flash ROMs right from CWM reboot to recovery clear data/cache and under advanced davlik cache and then install Rom from install from SD and choose zip file and I always store mine in downloads since I download all my roms right to my phone and download md5 checker from market and always check the md5 if it does not match don't think its a mistake redownload and try again.
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Agreed, it is better to install the ROM through recovery instead of installing through ROM manager as sometimes it doesn't work right.
Don't forget to use thank you for all you great answers.
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I used the Advance Ace Hack Kit (version 13012012) to root my HTC Inspire. I noticed that the version of ClockworkMod that it installed was 5.0.2.7.
I then thought I might flash a new rom so I downloaded Rom Manager. One of the options of Rom Manger is to install ClockworkMod. However I would like to verify that flashing whatever version of ClockworkMod from Rom Manager over the current version installed by AAHK won't cause any problems.
Does anybody know?
I looked at the ClockworkMod site and it had version 5.0.2.7 as the current version, but it didn't list the HTC Inspire as compatible.
Rom manager doesn't seem to want to do anything until I flash its version of ClockworkMod. I assumed that it might know that ClockworkMod was already on it, but apparently not.
So, will I mess things up if I just let Rom Manger flash whatever version of ClockworkMod over the AAHK version (which seems to be the newest version)? If I decide to flash a rom I might just do it from the console rather than Rom Manager.
Thanks for any insight.
I'm still learning but I'm pretty sure it'll be ok. And I think the reason it doesn't show inspire 4g is cause the inspire is just paired with desire hd
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i need help plz help me
went to install coredroid on my inspire and its stuck saying writing shared system i dont know what to do plz help me
boss man Kole said:
I'm still learning but I'm pretty sure it'll be ok. And I think the reason it doesn't show inspire 4g is cause the inspire is just paired with desire hd
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Thanks @Boss man. I had thought the same thing about clockworkmod not showing Inspire 4g, however, for the Desire HD it shows that 5.0.2.0 as the current version (not 5.0.2.7).
I've only had this phone a week, so it's all a bit new...and I certainly don't want to brick the thing if I don't have to Hoping that someone has used Rom Manager to flash over a different version (even if newer version) of ClockworkMod.
dmullens said:
I used the Advance Ace Hack Kit (version 13012012) to root my HTC Inspire. I noticed that the version of ClockworkMod that it installed was 5.0.2.7.
I then thought I might flash a new rom so I downloaded Rom Manager. One of the options of Rom Manger is to install ClockworkMod. However I would like to verify that flashing whatever version of ClockworkMod from Rom Manager over the current version installed by AAHK won't cause any problems.
Does anybody know?
I looked at the ClockworkMod site and it had version 5.0.2.7 as the current version, but it didn't list the HTC Inspire as compatible.
Rom manager doesn't seem to want to do anything until I flash its version of ClockworkMod. I assumed that it might know that ClockworkMod was already on it, but apparently not.
So, will I mess things up if I just let Rom Manger flash whatever version of ClockworkMod over the AAHK version (which seems to be the newest version)? If I decide to flash a rom I might just do it from the console rather than Rom Manager.
Thanks for any insight.
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Hi, CWM recovery is a must before you flash a new rom. That won´t conflict with the Hack Kit as the Hack Kit only roots your phone. Once that is finished then there's nothing more. The CWM recovery is a new image that is flashed to your cell and that allows you among other things to backup your current rom and flash new ones.
Before you move towards flashing anything you have to install CWM or you will get stuck in the HBoot menu. Inspire 4G is fully compatible with Rom Manager and CWM and will install the last version available. When you choose to flash CWM recovery it will prompt you what device is yours...choose Desire HD and that will do. The desire HD is the European version of Inspire, but NEVER try to flash software that is for the Desire HD as that some aspects are not the same (Radio, kernel) and might jam you up. Hope it helps....
Thanks. Yea that helps. However, I already have CWM recovery on my phone. I did not put it there. However, I bought the phone used. All I did was use the AAHK and after rooting was done version 5.0.2.7 of CDW recovery was on the phone.
I don't know what version of CDW recovery ROM Manger flashes. Just want to make sure that _if_ it flashes a new _or_ older version of CDW recovery it doesn't jam anything up for me.
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Thanks. Yea that helps. However, I already have CWM recovery on my phone. I did not put it there. However, I bought the phone used. All I did was use the AAHK and after rooting was done version 5.0.2.7 of CDW recovery was on the phone.
I don't know what version of CDW recovery ROM Manger flashes. Just want to make sure that _if_ it flashes a new _or_ older version of CDW recovery it doesn't jam anything up for me.
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As far as you Flash the CWM recovery from the Rom Manager, it won´t jam you up as it flashes the last version that is compatible with your device. If you are in doubt you just can flash it again to make sure.
If you are thinking about installing a custom rom then don´t forget to make a nandroid backup (copy current rom) and enjoy!!...
Help!
dmullens said:
I used the Advance Ace Hack Kit (version 13012012) to root my HTC Inspire. I noticed that the version of ClockworkMod that it installed was 5.0.2.7.
My inspire 4g is stuck on boot screen after trying to root. The problem is that my volume buttons don't work. is there a way I can recover it using a PC? Please I need your help
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willie.mwewa2 said:
I used the Advance Ace Hack Kit (version 13012012) to root my HTC Inspire. I noticed that the version of ClockworkMod that it installed was 5.0.2.7.
My inspire 4g is stuck on boot screen after trying to root. The problem is that my volume buttons don't work. is there a way I can recover it using a PC? Please I need your help
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Why did you quote OP?
willie.mwewa2 said:
dmullens said:
I used the Advance Ace Hack Kit (version 13012012) to root my HTC Inspire. I noticed that the version of ClockworkMod that it installed was 5.0.2.7.
My inspire 4g is stuck on boot screen after trying to root. The problem is that my volume buttons don't work. is there a way I can recover it using a PC? Please I need your help
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take out the battery and insert it again, press power and press volume down, and so keep trying ... enters hboot and from there comes the recovery and makes all wipes.. I was in your same situation and that was my solution
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After getting ics on my stock tf101 I used viper mod 4.5 option 1 and it workedfine.being a noob I tried to use Rom manager clicked on flash clockwork recovery it recognized my tf101 ..then it said not supported then it asked if it was manually installed using 2x or 3x.don't know what it means but tried both versions trying to reboot into recovery to flash a new ROM didn't work on either version.is there a way to flash?or do I have to unroot. Viper mod which kept ics stock but rooted.(from my understanding) or is there a new ROM manager for ics ? Am familiar with Rom manager flashing my bolt several times.or should I just do option 2 unroot and forget flashing.or downgrade to honeycomb and install Rom manager there?
thunderman98 said:
After getting ics on my stock tf101 I used viper mod 4.5 option 1 and it workedfine.being a noob I tried to use Rom manager clicked on flash clockwork recovery it recognized my tf101 ..then it said not supported then it asked if it was manually installed using 2x or 3x.don't know what it means but tried both versions trying to reboot into recovery to flash a new ROM didn't work on either version.is there a way to flash?or do I have to unroot. Viper mod which kept ics stock but rooted.(from my understanding) or is there a new ROM manager for ics ? Am familiar with Rom manager flashing my bolt several times.or should I just do option 2 unroot and forget flashing.or downgrade to honeycomb and install Rom manager there?
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w/o sounding like a 8===) look in the Apps section, there is a .apk that you can download and use to flash the recovery image. Clockwork ROM manager isn't really needed for this device, in fact i don't have the app installed on any of my rooted devices.
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[/B] Am familiar with Rom manager flashing my bolt several times.or should I just do option 2 unroot and forget flashing.or downgrade to honeycomb and install Rom manager there?
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Actually last I heard Koush pulled the RM for the TF as too many peoples had problems. Like neidlinger stated, you don't need ROM manager. I got rid of mine even for phone long ago. Everything can be done in CWM recovery itself