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[ROM]FOTA 8.2.3.9-20110423 | Root | Stock

This is the Official UK FOTA with root added and the Recovery/Boot update removed. These will not work on a non UK Device. I plan to add updates from other locations so if you have these official FOTA's available, please pm me.
I haven't changed anything else in the update so future upgrades should in theory work with this rom.
Install this with cwm and enjoy the new features that the FOTA update brings without having to worrying about losing root. This rom will only work if you are running the stock rom that the transformer came with. This will only install on top of the previous firmware update and will fail if you are using any other rom.
Root is not required to install this rom
Thanks to MoDaCo for the custom recovery that makes this rom possible.
First FOTA
R1_TF101_FOTA1_Root.zip
Alternative Link
Second FOTA:
R2_TF101_FOTA2.zip
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These are cumulative updates that can only be installed on top of stock HRI66.WW_epad-8.2.2.6-20110325 using custom recovery.

Reserved...

any way u can get a sys dump for us?
like use root explorer and just copy that sys folder and stuff or ADB?

No need for me to do this, as someone already did.
You can get it from this post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13028129#post13028129
Good work on the deodexing btw.

thanks man a full rom will be up tonight o and i found this guy and his pet tree in GalleryNew3D.apk
just so we can have some laughs.

Great work. Can I flash this over the Modaco rom?

i dont think so i think u would need to delete app and framework in the system folder then flash my rom
ill be working on the recovery once i get on to help out on the scripts

im uploading a fixed rom go to my topic and u can post there since we r getting OT here.

Thank you for taking the lead on this. We - the new Transformer user base - are in your debt.
My unit, one of the first in the US release, is on its way to me from PC Richard. I'm hearing that it's likely to update its firmware automatically on switch-on. I'd prefer to use your update with root built in, so my questions are:
1. Is there a way to block the auto-update on a new Transformer - e.g. by not setting up its Wi-Fi till I've installed your rom? Or will it update from a version stored in its flash memory regardless?
2. If it is possible to block the initial update, will installing your rom prevent the official OTA from taking place afterwards? Or is a subsequent clash likely to occur?
3. The MediaFire link isn't currently working for me. That's a first! Do you have another link?
Thank you again for all your work.

if u want my rom was based off this just deodexed and a few things were fixed to use less ram etc. if u flash my rom the OTA wont happen. because it will already think u have the latest running since u would.
when the next OTA comes out when it trys to install it will fail most likely just like all other rooted devices.

dc13 said:
if u want my rom was based off this just deodexed and a few things were fixed to use less ram etc. if u flash my rom the OTA wont happen. because it will already think u have the latest running since u would.
when the next OTA comes out when it trys to install it will fail most likely just like all other rooted devices.
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Thank you for this. So the deodexed rom (V.2) is the latest ASUS firmware with root?

yes everything about it is in the op/changelog area and i will keep that up to date

I really want to try your rom, but i want to know if i can restore the stock and remove clockwork recovery. In case of a warranty

jibril.r6 said:
I really want to try your rom, but i want to know if i can restore the stock and remove clockwork recovery. In case of a warranty
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The current clockwork is a "soft" recovery - i.e the physical recovery image isn't overwritten.
Therefore, assuming with the new roms you can still use the same clockwork recovery you can backup pre-flash ("factory") flash the new roms. Any issues, boot back into recovery and restore from the Nandroid.

Highland3r said:
The current clockwork is a "soft" recovery - i.e the physical recovery image isn't overwritten.
Therefore, assuming with the new roms you can still use the same clockwork recovery you can backup pre-flash ("factory") flash the new roms. Any issues, boot back into recovery and restore from the Nandroid.
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thank you very much!
tonight i'm going to flash!!!
The Transformer it's a very good device... it's a pity that honeycomb is still so... experimental!

Anyone else getting 403 Forbidden error from MediaFire when you actually go to download FOTA2.zip?

New links added...

Also, I've tried searching for this, but haven't found anything yet. Maybe you can shed some light. In my build.prop, the fingerprint shows US_pad instead of WW_epad, so it doesn't pass the checks in CWM recovery when I try to update using your ZIP files.
I'm guessing the US_epad signifies that it is the US build, and WW_epad is the UK build? My transformer came with build 20110325, and System Update says that there are no updates available.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

I figured they would be different, If anyone can get me the US updates from /cache I can mod these and add these to my first post.

Somehow I don't think the US version has updates pushed out yet. I keep hitting Check Update and it always comes back no updates available.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

Question about CWM before ICS update

I just rooted my TF101 using ViperMod but now I'm not sure whether I should install CWM recovery or not if I want to install further OTAs. I have read some threads but couldn't come up with a clear answer. I read somewhere that only stock recovery can receive OTA updates but also read that CWM can receive them too. If I can't install CWM then what ROMs can I install with stock recovery? What's the best way to go if I want to be ready for the ICS? Thanks!!

theremix said:
I just rooted my TF101 using ViperMod but now I'm not sure whether I should install CWM recovery or not if I want to install further OTAs. I have read some threads but couldn't come up with a clear answer. I read somewhere that only stock recovery can receive OTA updates but also read that CWM can receive them too. If I can't install CWM then what ROMs can I install with stock recovery? What's the best way to go if I want to be ready for the ICS? Thanks!!
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Technically you'll still receive the OTA update you just can't apply it if you have CWM or a custom ROM installed.
You can't install custom ROM without CWM (if you have an older SBK tablet you can use NVFlash with a compatible ROM).

So I shouldn't install cwm until the ICS drops right?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

If you want to update to ICS via OTA don't instal CWM.
As you have been told, you will get the OTA message but the update will fail.
So you have two choices (or three):
* Keep stock recovery and update to ICS when the OTA update is available
* Install CWM and update to ICS as soon as a DEV publishes an ICS ROM
* Install CWM and remove it as soon as you know the OTA is due (pretty lame, but you could do it).
Regards.

CalvinH said:
If you want to update to ICS via OTA don't instal CWM.
As you have been told, you will get the OTA message but the update will fail.
So you have two choices (or three):
* Keep stock recovery and update to ICS when the OTA update is available
* Install CWM and update to ICS as soon as a DEV publishes an ICS ROM
* Install CWM and remove it as soon as you know the OTA is due (pretty lame, but you could do it).
Regards.
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Thanks, I think I'll just wait for the OTA as I want to update as soon as ICS drops in.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

I have a question about removing CWR. Actually 2.
1. Can't we just uninstall and wipe data with Titanium since it was installed as an .apk- from Gnufabio? (pretty sure this won't work but thought I would throw it out there anyways). Where is the recovery located on a tablet (what folders) Same as in phones?
2. Can we just flash the stock recovery by itself and not reset back to .13 or younger? If I am running stock ROM, it seems that I should be able to just reflash the stock recovery and replace it w/o changing the ROM or factory reset.
I have no problem doing it the long way but if it doesn't need to be done and we can replace the CWR with stock and not tamper with the ROM, it seems logical.
Clearly I just got the tab recently and have been reading and reading but they seem so much different than the way phones work. I am very comfortable flashing ROMs/Kernels/Mods on phones, but just a little intimidated with the tablet (for now).

Woodrube said:
I have a question about removing CWR. Actually 2.
1. Can't we just uninstall and wipe data with Titanium since it was installed as an .apk- from Gnufabio? (pretty sure this won't work but thought I would throw it out there anyways). Where is the recovery located on a tablet (what folders) Same as in phones?
2. Can we just flash the stock recovery by itself and not reset back to .13 or younger? If I am running stock ROM, it seems that I should be able to just reflash the stock recovery and replace it w/o changing the ROM or factory reset.
I have no problem doing it the long way but if it doesn't need to be done and we can replace the CWR with stock and not tamper with the ROM, it seems logical.
Clearly I just got the tab recently and have been reading and reading but they seem so much different than the way phones work. I am very comfortable flashing ROMs/Kernels/Mods on phones, but just a little intimidated with the tablet (for now).
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1- The RecoveryInstaller app only help to flash the recovery image so no you can just delete it.
2- You can flash a stock recovery image via CWM. You can get a repacked version here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947&highlight=unroot

baseballfanz said:
2- You can flash a stock recovery image via CWM. You can get a repacked version here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947&highlight=unroot
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I figured that would be the case with the executable part of the apk.
I read that thread but wasn't sure if only the stock recovery by itself could be flashed w/o the prepacked ROM.

[Q] ICS ota with half root?

I want to be sure my DS can receive and install the imminent (?) ota ICS from HTC. Still a bit of a noob so read a lot of stuff on here and other forums (mainly non DS) but haven't really found definitive answers for the 'half rooted' device i.e. bootloader unlocked via htcdev, cwm flashed, s-on.
Main concerns are:
losing root
ota will not install because of /system/app and framework mismatch (after a few UOT mods) - boot animation and sound have also been changed in /system/customise/resource, also bloatware removed
ota issues with cwm installed
Originally first thing I did immediately after flashing cwm was a nandroid backup so that's available to me, which really only leaves the cwm and ota compatability question.
Is Rootkeeper an option or should I root from scratch again after ota?
If I receive notification of the ota availability, then restore from original backup (and maybe relock bootloader with htcdev?) will I then have lost the chance to install the ota?
A lot of questions and ifs, I know, I just don't want to screw up the chance to try the official ICS before going for a custom rom. Thanks in advance.
Hboot 2.00.0002
Android 2.3.5
Sense 3.0
Stock rom/kernel/radio

Sorry, I'm pretty sure HTC Dev unlocked devices can't get OTA updates. I'm completely sure devices with CWM can't (you need stock HTC recovery). Since you already have a custom recovery, it would be better to get a custom ROM, much fastr and tweaked

As shrome99 said..
To get the OTA update you will need to have STOCK recovery, and a relocked bootloader to get the OTA.
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This assumes you are 100% stock on the operating side.

foX2delta said:
As shrome99 said..
To get the OTA update you will need to have STOCK recovery, and a relocked bootloader to get the OTA.
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This assumes you are 100% stock on the operating side.
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I got OTA updates with both an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery. It's true the update won't install till you're back on stock recovery but the locked bootloader isn't necessary. I was however updating from Stock Sense 2.1

Warning: do not install it if you get a OTA message if rooted!
It will lead to the dreaded red triangle screen. Your best bet is to just install CWM/4EXT then when the new update comes, install the ICS prerooted ROM by Adidas.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

The "dreaded" triangle screen is just the stock recovery.

Jack_R1 said:
The "dreaded" triangle screen is just the stock recovery.
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That won't boot back to your ROM therefore you are stuck.
No root/s-off, therefore you can't do much about it. (Unless you get the RUU to run)
And for the average user, this is difficult for them to understand. Hence it has picked up its name as the 'dreaded triangle screen' over several different HTC device threads.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Cheers for the input.. did a bit more snooping and (if and when I get the ota shout).. I think I can go back with original nandroid to pre-root, before superuser went in. Then I'll give Android Recovery Manager (Sensation Android Development forum) a lash, just to see if I can flash back the stock recovery img.
If any nice ota comes my way which won't take then I'll try htcdev to relock the bootloader and give it another lash!
Think (hope) it'll work.. couldn't find a stock img anywhere yet so I'm hoping it's included in the above manager.. was going to try tonight but, typical, my connection went..
'Your best bet is to just install CWM/4EXT then when the new update comes, install the ICS prerooted ROM by Adidas.'
I have cwm, not sure why I would wait for the update then install a custom ics rom..

You must install stock recovery to install OTA update.OTA won't install, if you have custom recovery or S-off.But I recommend to install ROM, using zip or RUU.

From htcdev:
(after unlocking bootloader) Some content on your device may also be invalidated and cannot be accessed any more because of invalid DRM security keys. This includes content that you may have purchased through a 3rd party vendor and through HTC. Furthermore, although you will still be able to receive updates to your device via FOTA (“firmware over the air”), we do not guarantee that updating your device via FOTA will not render your device unusable.
That answers the question re the bootloader but I'm struggling to find the stock recovery img to flash.
I suppose I can extract and then flash it, possibly from this: RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.5_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_219480_signed.exe, even though my device is 2.10.161.3 (161 is Vodafone). The radio is the same as mine which is irrelevant anyway, right?
I know it would be easier to install the RUU but after hours of research I would really like to be able to nail this so I have the option of reverting back to VF stock, as I still have 18 months warranty left.
Can anyone can confirm if I'm on the right track pls?

I suppose, if you haven't GoldCard or SuperCID recovery won't flash(signature verify failed).Download Zip/exe of your ROM , and flash that recovery.After that you might be able to install FOTA.No guarantee it will work.

scandron said:
I suppose, if you haven't GoldCard or SuperCID recovery won't flash(signature verify failed).Download Zip/exe of your ROM , and flash that recovery.After that you might be able to install FOTA.No guarantee it will work.
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It will flash, because his bootloader is unlocked.
He won't need a goldcard cause he is flashing a voda RUU recover, future I don't think it will even come into play when using fastboot to flash it.
However I suggest EVERYONE who is a little unsure make a goldcard.

Thanks all, trying to get a gold card now just to be sure.. however just intend to extract and flash the recovery img from the ruu, once I can be sure I have the right one.. the stock recovery in HTC devices is generic, no?

i also have a doubt.
what i wanted to know is that will i still be able to update my device OTA if i have unlocked the bootloader, rooted my device but havent installed a custom recovery?my device is rooted nothing more than that. and after relocking my bootloader (i dont mind loosing root) will i be able to update OTA?
sorry for being irrelevant but i didnt want to start a new thread for a doubt of this magnitude.

See post #10

HTC One S / ATT / Updates

Hi everyone
Hope all is well.
I picked up a One S yesterday that was already rooted and unlocked for ATT. I got a message on my phone telling me that there was an update. I downloaded the file and the phone rebooted into CWM and gave me an error message and the update did not take place.
After looking around in CWM I found the download file but did not attempt to install it. My question is - if I apply the update will I lose root, and will my phone go back to being locked to T-Mobile?
I have read the development section and see that the root procedure and even the sim unlock procedure is fairly straight forward, but it would be nice to not have to do it again.
Thanks so much for all of your help in advance.
All the best,
Brett Day

You have to have stock recovery to flash OTA updates. Your other option is to choose from one of the custom ROMS based on the new 1.84 software. You'll need to manually flash the radio update though. There's a flashable zip for the radio around the dev thread somewhere.

njeske said:
You have to have stock recovery to flash OTA updates. Your other option is to choose from one of the custom ROMS based on the new 1.84 software. You'll need to manually flash the radio update though. There's a flashable zip for the radio around the dev thread somewhere.
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There is also a full Nandroid of the 1.84 update. You can copy to your SD and restore via CWM, but you will lose all of your apps and data.

Thanks guys I really appreciate all of the help. So really the only thing I will have to do if I flash a custom rom is also flash the new radio? I guess as long as the ROM I flash is compatible with the T-Mo version of the phone I will be good to go? Or will I have to unlock for ATT again?

If you use TWRP Recovery. If you use CWR, you'll need to do some tricks to install both the radio and the boot.img for whatever ROM you choose.

Yeah phone already has CWR on it when I got it. Can you have both TWRP and CWR on the phone at the same time or is it one or the other? Without going into too much detail because I am sure all the info is in the developers thread, but what "tricks' will i need to perform? I am guessing something along the lines of using adb etc?

brett_day said:
Yeah phone already has CWR on it when I got it. Can you have both TWRP and CWR on the phone at the same time or is it one or the other? Without going into too much detail because I am sure all the info is in the developers thread, but what "tricks' will i need to perform? I am guessing something along the lines of using adb etc?
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Only CWM or TWRP not both at the sane time.

[Q] OTA Update downloaded, but didn't install.

So the official OTA Jellybean update has been out for awhile now, but I'm just now trying to get to the bottom of my issue. My issue being that my OTA update downloaded but didn't install. Please note that, 1. I am an amateur with roms and such, and 2. My phone is rooted.
I have opened the OTA zip file with the Rom Manager's Rom Pre-installation, but I am lost on what to do from there. I figure there is a way I can install this update on my phone manually.
One more thing, I have tried flashing a rom before, but there was an error and I had to restore to my stock rom.
Attachment is a screenshot of the Rom Pre-installation screen.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

I would suggest not using Rom Manager for anything. Flash it in recovery. Plus that looks like an old version.
Sent from my Evita

If you have custom recovery installed, OTA will fail. OTA is looking for stock recovery to perform the install. If it doesn't find it, it stops.
Unlocked bootloader may also cause OTA to fail, can't remember.

timmaaa said:
I would suggest not using Rom Manager for anything. Flash it in recovery. Plus that looks like an old version.
Sent from my Evita
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As I said, previously, I have had issues with flashing roms. But according to Rom Manager, it says the zip I have is a "Rom addon". Should that give me a different result than flashing a rom?
redpoint73 said:
If you have custom recovery installed, OTA will fail. OTA is looking for stock recovery to perform the install. If it doesn't find it, it stops.
Unlocked bootloader may also cause OTA to fail, can't remember.
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Well, that's the cause of the issue. I have TWRP installed, and I have an unlocked bootloader.

caskla said:
As I said, previously, I have had issues with flashing roms. But according to Rom Manager, it says the zip I have is a "Rom addon". Should that give me a different result than flashing a rom?
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ROM Manager is for flashing custom ROMs, and in the case of the "addons" for custom mods packaged as flashable zips. I would not expect it to install official OTAs.
What "issues" have you had with flashing ROMs? If you are rooted and bootloader unlocked, I wouldn't typically recommend to install OTAs at all. Install a custom ROM or stock rooted (if you want a stock type ROM), otherwise, why did you unlock in the first place?
Also, if you are SuperCID (probably the case since you are rooted) and S-on, you are lucky the OTA didn't install. It would have bricked the phone. Same thing if you try to RUU. If you really want to return to stock, you either need to change back to the proper AT&T CID, or S-off, then run the RUU.