I just got a refur Transformer OG from Walmart but it has the Serial number starts with B00. I don't see the usual B70 or B80 or likewise. What method should I use to root it? Can I try to use Razorclaw? I know I can use nachoroot but I am not that familiar with ADB and stuff. Thanks!
That's not right. It's in hex and it indicates what month the TF was manufactured in. For example, B7 was manufactured in July. BA was manufactured in October. There's no such thing as BO or B0. Can you check it again?
Well that's what I have on the box it was the brown box, not the retail box. Is there any other way I can get the serial number?
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There should be a sticker on the bottom of the tablet.
theremix said:
I know I can use nachoroot but I am not that familiar with ADB and stuff. Thanks!
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Use ViperMod, you can find it in the Prime section.
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Use ViperMod, you can find it in the Prime section.
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You're not familiar with the copy and paste functions on a desktop?
There is only one sticker which is kind of transperant and hard to see. Is that the one you are referring to? I tried to see through that but I didn't find any combination of hex numbers. Will look again.
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You're not familiar with the copy and paste functions on a desktop?
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If it's as easy as copy and paste, then I will look into it. Thanks.
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goodintentions said:
You're not familiar with the copy and paste functions on a desktop?
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Not sure what you mean by this?
Are you're asking why I didn't post a link to ViperMod?
I was driving and posting from my phone earlier.
No worries, I have the link but still not sure about how to find my serial number. Anybody have any experience with refurbs?
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theremix said:
No worries, I have the link but still not sure about how to find my serial number. Anybody have any experience with refurbs?
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You can become root regardless of the serialnumber.
Serialnumber is only important if you want to use nvflash (only < B70). But it is also possible to check if nvflash will work (or here).
goodintentions said:
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Really growing tried of your useless comments!
baseballfanz said:
Not sure what you mean by this?
Are you're asking why I didn't post a link to ViperMod?
I was driving and posting from my phone earlier.
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Granted texting is legal in Texas but I don't think the law sayings anything about browsing the web. People in general need to start being a little smarter when they are behind the wheel.
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Really growing tried of your useless comments!
Granted texting is legal in Texas but I don't think the law sayings anything about browsing the web. People in general need to start being a little smarter when they are behind the wheel.
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I agree with being safe behind the wheel. Of course when I say driving I was not literally driving. There's a few cities around here that made it illegal to text behind the wheel.
I do look at my phone, check messages when at a stop light sometimes.
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Really growing tried of your useless comments!
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He said he's not familiar with adb so he's too scared to do a nachoroot. But nachoroot only involves copying and pasting. So, in other words, he must not be comfortable with copying and pasting.
serial number is on a small clear sticker on the bottom of the screen next to the connector to plug it into the dock printing is in black not the sticker that is on the back and printed in white only way of viewing it is to remove tablet from dock as it is hidden when attached to dock.
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So right now were trying to make sure that the future of HTC's phones dont get knocked out because of the encrypted bootloader they are trying to force upon us so im just writing this to you all to make sure that the XDA members know whats going on and I was wondering if you all can help us out, these are the details:
right now i'm sure your aware of what is going on in HTC's facebook page and i wanted to know if you
would read up on what is going on and show that everyone is wanting this to be unlocked.
This first link is the petition that were all signing to show to HTC that we are wanting this:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloade...nd/#signatures
We want more to know about it so i was reaching out to all of you right now.
this second link is the conversation that a member who started this had with a sprint rep on facebook, it shows that sprint is not the one responsible for the locked bootloader and that they are not trying to push for it.
https://www.facebook.com/sprint/posts/156658601067283
This last link is just what xda is thinking of it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1094914
we know that they made a statement but we want to make sure that they know that we all want this to be unlocked
So pass this along and let everyone know what is happening! thanks for your help!
The links are dead. I think this is a bogus post. Admins, please review and close this thread if it is.
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links are broken.
Gene Poole said:
links are broken.
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http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys
I made a quick search for the groubal and found the link:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#sign
I don't think this is a bogus post.
Sorry, you beat me to it!
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http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys
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click on it different times because i do get that error sometimes, sorry about it not working from the get go, but i would love your support on this guys
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I made a quick search for the groubal and found the link:
http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#sign
I don't think this is a bogus post.
Sorry, you beat me to it!
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thanks for reassuring them its not bogus at all me and a couple of xda members are trying to influence the facebook people right now we have been working hard but we need the help of our fellow xda members
No surprise with future HTC phones getting locked and/or encrypted BLs. Pressure from carriers are finally getting to HTC.
Someone from XDA will crack 'em.
knarfl1 said:
No surprise with future HTC phones getting locked and/or encrypted BLs. Pressure from carriers are finally getting to HTC.
Someone from XDA will crack 'em.
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Seems like sprint isn't pushing this on them though, based on what i've seen with this info it seems its HTC's part here that they want to protect their Sense UI most likely. but you can help and try to change the future because that's not something i want and i'm sure no one in xda wants this either
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http://www.groubal.com/htc-bootloaders-and-nand/#signatures
idk what happened sorry guys
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It appears that you cut the links from another post wherein the tag get's abbreviated (the ellipsis in the middle) but the actual href is valid. You should always right click the link and "copy address" (or however it appears in your browser) instead of selecting the text directly.
Yea I saw that I have never had that issue before but wanted to get the word out there and try to get as much help as possible
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(Please feel free to ignore the first two paragraph until the problem).
First of all, I would like to thanks everyone in this forum for the excellent extensive help. I been hanging around the corner here for a little while (... perhaps 2 or 3 months?) and finally I hit dead bottom. I been buscando la verdad (just learned this phrase the other day... anyway,) for a while in this labyrinth world and I just happen to meet this minotaur over and over again. So I finally decided: once I gain the proper knowledge, I will aid to those who need help.
So my problem is quite "noobish" actually. And I must admit, I'm quite a noob in the field of Android (but strangely that contradict for me in Windows). After watching that "for noobs" video, I certainly feel so much more noobish. So any expert out there, please accept my apologies for my oblivious questions. I hope you will hear me.
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Problem Starts Here:
I recently bought a Transformer on Black Friday and I must say: I'm certainly pleased. Still, its power are much still concealed and I make plans to destroy that barrier. I wanted to install Ubuntu, but as my research continues, I learned that such was not possible for newer models. This is only possible for devices with serial code "B60-" and under and some "B70-"; however I my code completely split off that trend. Instead, my serial begin with something like "037c7..."
Even with this, I continue on and try some tools such as Frank's tool.
Please, can anyone help me? I would be especially grateful for a guide for such "noobs" like me. I know this is much to ask for and I certainly shall express a gratitude as equally high. Thank you very much for hearing my problem and more than ever if you can assist me.
you aren't looking at the serial then, but rather looking at something else, ALL asus serial numbers start with a date code which is Bx (will be Cx in a couple of weeks time) have a look at the bottom of the tablet there will be a sticker that has S/N: BxOKASxxxxxx
lilstevie said:
you aren't looking at the serial then, but rather looking at something else, ALL asus serial numbers start with a date code which is Bx (will be Cx in a couple of weeks time) have a look at the bottom of the tablet there will be a sticker that has S/N: BxOKASxxxxxx
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Thank you for the quick reply! I was looking at the wrong place... the serial starts with B90. Will that work?
checkmateyou said:
Thank you for the quick reply! I was looking at the wrong place... the serial starts with B90. Will that work?
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No, that is an SBKv2 device
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No, that is an SBKv2 device
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Ah, that's a bummer. Well, thank you again for your help. I greatly appreciate for the simple and quick replies.
P.S. Is there any other way to run Ubuntu... like not natively or such sorts?
I've looked up, I've looked down, I've searched the forum high and low, but either the answer is so obvious it doesn't need to be asked, or I'm just not looking hard enough. How does one find which model of Transformer one has?
to the right of the charging/docking connection theres a sticker with the serial number, the 3 first letters is what youre interested in.
Goatshocker said:
to the right of the charging/docking connection theres a sticker with the serial number, the 3 first letters is what youre interested in.
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I've got C10
SBK2... read my noob guide to learn what this means exactly
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I've got C10
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Yeah, that means it was manufactured january 2012.
The first letter tells which year it was manufactured, so B means 2011 and C means 2012.
The second letter tells month, 1 being january
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SBK2... read my noob guide to learn what this means exactly
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That's a heck of a guide, I've been fooling around with the transformer for a fortnight now and I still learned a lot of really neat stuff. I'd suggest adding the ADB code for getting out of the "recovery default boot" problem people have been having (which, for the life of me, I can't find)
EDIT: found it
adb shell dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
adb reboot
So the glass that covers the rear camera broke.... any idea where to get a replacement
You tried Google?
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You tried Google?
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No i figured id come in here and waste every1 times for something so easy
I just update my thread on same topic...not going to like what I found though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30783450#post30783450
so far this is all i found:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-i9300-Original-Housing-Replacement/dp/B008CCOGU8/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
Id really would rather not spend 50$ when I only need the little glass square
http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/BoGuCMaPQliYwOAk.medium
looks liek you can jsut un screw the glass square
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I just update my thread on same topic...not going to like what I found though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30783450#post30783450
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you cant just remove the glass square and put it on ur orig back?
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No i figured id come in here and waste every1 times for something so easy
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Musta, cuz I took two minutes and found a replacement part for that... and even teardown instructions for the S3. (Not sure how good they were, I didn't read them, just saw them lol)
1 thread up ffs.
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you cant just remove the glass square and put it on ur orig back?
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Not that I can tell. The fix is very easy, unscrew 7-8 screws put on replacement. Screws back in the back and profit.
Problem...can't find the damn replacement part that works for VZW and Samsung won't send a replacement part.
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Musta, cuz I took two minutes and found a replacement part for that... and even teardown instructions for the S3. (Not sure how good they were, I didn't read them, just saw them lol)
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really? show me because there are none that fit the vzw one..
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1 thread up ffs.
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he just updated his post lol and sorry the search feature never works maybe i should have posted this in development section that way I would get 10 more posts just as helpful as yours ffs
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he just updated his post lol and sorry the search feature never works maybe i should have posted this in development section that way I would get 10 more posts just as helpful as yours ffs
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Do you wonder why you aren't getting a warm reception?
First there is this exact thread posted by someone else already going in this forum, at one point it was literally right on top of yours. Second is your attitude. Mistawolfe asked if you had googled it and you came back with a smart ass response...
Next time you're along for help lose the attitude if you really want someone to help you. Until then you can find your own part as far as I'm concerned.
I am glad I found this...I was going to order the international version as well because mine has a scratch on it.
Would really love a link as well..I have googled to no end. All I can find is the cemera replacement module itself.
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Lulz... thanks :banghead:
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Brian Gove has the mythical vzw replacement or at least he says he does... hes just a troll
However I hope there will be one available soon... the glass is starting to fall out and i dont want random crap to get in there!
2 bad they deleted all my other post not just the one where i used vulgar language
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Brian Gove has the mythical vzw replacement or at least he says he does... hes just a troll
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Learn to use google and you can find the same sh*t I did. I didn't link it to you when I found it because your lack of respect to the people that were responding to your request for help.
Now are you done with your temper tantrum?
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Learn to use google and you can find the same sh*t I did. I didn't link it to you when I found it because your lack of respect to the people that were responding to your request for help.
Now are you done with your temper tantrum?
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We all know how to use Google. Some of us were looking for help or solutions. Obviously we didn't find them on Google or this site. That's the reason for this thread. Please provide useful help and information. Don't think that's a lot to ask.
Brian Gove said:
Learn to use google and you can find the same sh*t I did. I didn't link it to you when I found it because your lack of respect to the people that were responding to your request for help.
Now are you done with your temper tantrum?
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Its because there isnt one and he isnt willing to admit it
Alright, here's the story. --
I bought this refurbished Transformer tf700t, and eventually got around to rooting it. The only issue I had with that was downgrading the build from 10.6.1.14.10 to 10.6.1.14.8.
Easy peasy, no problem.
Next, obviously to install a custom ROM, I needed to unlock the thing. It gave me a network error, which I found was because I didn't register with Asus. I go to do that, only to find that the serial number is unknown.
I've browsed for about 5 hours now, and I'm almost positive that it's impossible at this point to get the serial to register to unlock, or for that matter, unlock at all.
So this thread is more about 'Am I actually screwed' or is there another way around the network error/register issues?
ahh crap, I posted this to general instead of Troubleshooting.
My bad. :silly:
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ahh crap, I posted this to general instead of Troubleshooting.
My bad. :silly:
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Have you made any headway on this???
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Have you made any headway on this???
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I got to the Asus support chat, and explained my situation.
He gave me the actual serial number based off the Mac address of my tablet, and thankfully, it worked with the device tracker. sort of.
It came up in the list as my device, yet it can't locate or communicate with it.
So now I'm just trying new things to see what will work.
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I got to the Asus support chat, and explained my situation.
He gave me the actual serial number based off the Mac address of my tablet, and thankfully, it worked with the device tracker. sort of.
It came up in the list as my device, yet it can't locate or communicate with it.
So now I'm just trying new things to see what will work.
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You have installed the unlock app from Asus??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094746
lj50036 said:
You have installed the unlock app from Asus??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094746
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Yes, but when I attempt to use it I get the infamous 'network error' message
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Yes, but when I attempt to use it I get the infamous 'network error' message
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I emailed Asus... I would like to see you get this taken care of asap!!!! Will let you know what I find out. Thx lj50036
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I emailed Asus... I would like to see you get this taken care of asap!!!! Will let you know what I find out. Thx lj50036
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I really appreciate that, thank you.
lj50036 said:
I emailed Asus... I would like to see you get this taken care of asap!!!! Will let you know what I find out. Thx lj50036
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Good news!
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Good news!
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I need to know..... WHAT IS THE GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:
Also in the same boat.
I can't unlock mine either! I have had multiple talks with Asus to no avail, I am also unable to register on the device tracker website. Asus just keeps telling me to wait and try again later. Please help if you can.
If you have blocked the OTA files, froze them, or deleted them, it won't let you unlock, FYI. If you restore them, you can unlock if this is your problem.
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If you have blocked the OTA files, froze them, or deleted them, it won't let you unlock, FYI. If you restore them, you can unlock if this is your problem.
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If this is the case would I get that dammed network error from the unlock tool? I had to downgrade to 10.8, so maybe that messed things up. Is there a way to check and see if I've blocked them, or deleted them?
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If this is the case would I get that dammed network error from the unlock tool? I had to downgrade to 10.8, so maybe that messed things up. Is there a way to check and see if I've blocked them, or deleted them?
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I have read and followed dozens of this stories and have never read that frozen or removed "OTA files" (????) have anything to do with it - and I seriously doubt it.
The most common reason for the unlock tool not to work is that your serial number or MAC address of the main board are not registered on their server in Taiwan. This happens most often after a RMA return, but sometimes out of the box.
You need to be persistent, keep pestering them that you insist on being able to use their device tracker service.
You could even tell them OTA updates are not working.
The regional help centers seem to loath having to contact HQ in Taiwan to get this fixed. And they are the only ones who can.
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I need to know..... WHAT IS THE GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:
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**** sorry, internet went out for while. Basically, I got the store I bought it from to swap them out. I'm unlocked and flashed, man!
This great news
ASUS Transformer Pad TF700
Bad News, I am afraid. I too have a refurbished Infinity with the same problems. After 3 weeks of emailing Asus support they finally told me they only allow new units to use their services (unlocking ,OTA's and device tracking). Something that they do not disclose when they are trying to sell it to you. Unless there is a change in policy at Asus we are screwed. If we had bought a secondhand unit we would be looked after better by Asus.
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Bad News, I am afraid. I too have a refurbished Infinity with the same problems. After 3 weeks of emailing Asus support they finally told me they only allow new units to use their services (unlocking ,OTA's and device tracking). Something that they do not disclose when they are trying to sell it to you. Unless there is a change in policy at Asus we are screwed. If we had bought a secondhand unit we would be looked after better by Asus.
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They are lying to you. Ask them to be put through to support in Taiwan (or find an email address) and they will add you to the database. Many people have done it now.
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They are lying to you. Ask them to be put through to support in Taiwan (or find an email address) and they will add you to the database. Many people have done it now.
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I hope you are right, sbdags, many RMA,s have been added to the database but I would like confirmation that a refurb has been successful. I will keep plugging away at the giant sloth that is Asus support.