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Hi I had a question. If I got root and installed revolver would it still be possible to upgrade to ICS when it comes out? I have heard alot of issues of people not being able to do OTAS after this. Also is it possible to remove revolver and got back to stock?
Thanks
After rooting you cannot install any OTA's, but if you run revolver you will most likely see an update to ICS considering the owner keeps it updated. He releases new firmware updates to his ROM the same day they are released from Asus.
If you root though know what you are doing, and yes you would be able to flash back to stock.
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After rooting you cannot install any OTA's, but if you run revolver you will most likely see an update to ICS considering the owner keeps it updated. He releases new firmware updates to his ROM the same day they are released from Asus.
If you root though know what you are doing, and yes you would be able to flash back to stock.
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I see. I've done a bit of rooting with the archos 101 and i'm pretty good with computers. You said you can't do OTAs but asus puts the files on their website don't they? Couldn't you just dl it there and update?
you can download it but you get an error when trying to install I believe. I've just updated through the roms that were released. These guys are right on it, and they're good!
Yes, you could.....but it won't work, and will automatically fail mid-way through. If the update detects any software tampering and doesn't appear to be a stock unrooted build it will fail. Like I said though, ROM developers are good at updates, they put them out daily and we are sure to see a ROM of ICS before it is even out officially for our tabs.
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Without nvflash how can we revert to stock? I'm on a tf101g b80. Sry if i post it there.
Header says it all... and if the answer is YES, then a link to HOW to accomplish that would be greatly appreciated...
Many thanks...
You would need to root, install cwm recovery, flash a rooted HC ROM.
@basballfanz: how to root the 9.2.2.3 Firmware?
From my experience, once you are on ICS, re-flashing Honeycomb via CWM does NOT solve the reboot issues (you'll have them in Honeycomb too). The ONLY way that I was able to return to a stable version of Honeycom was to NVFLash a stock honeycomb image and go from there. But, since you have a B90, you can't NVFlash, so basically, I think you're screwed at this point....
There is a whole thread about returning to honeycomb via CWM and still having the reboots, etc.. Search it out...
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@basballfanz: how to root the 9.2.2.3 Firmware?
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Don't think there's a way right now.
Can't you modify/use an ASUS Ota update package and use the stock recovery to 'Update' to HC. Reboot issues will still be there though.
Edit: as in when downgrading for razorclaw root etc
Thing O Doom said:
Can't you modify/use an ASUS Ota update package and use the stock recovery to 'Update' to HC. Reboot issues will still be there though.
Edit: as in when downgrading for razorclaw root etc
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You can't downgrade on a stock tf.
The trick going from 8.6.5.21 to 8.6.6.19 to use razorclaw is technically an upgrade not downgrade. It was going from 8.6..5.21 to 8.6.6.19
Sorry I wasn't clear, I mean modifying a downgrade ASUS package to trick the Tf into Thinking that it's being updated.
Thanks for the version # clearup though X.x"
a simple rename do not work. Have taste it....
The tf see the update, reboot and start Update. But stoppt...
So what to do? Edit buildprob? Or what read the tf in Thema Update file ?
Get a hc package, unzip the ics package, delete and replace as needed. Probably need to edit build.prop too, and make sure the kernel flashes.
Or is a replace of the blob file the onky we need?
How is the chance of bricked?
Considering the kernel/os differences, higher than you'd want it to be, so I'd only do it as a last resort. Make a nandroid backup before doing any tinkering.
Cant do Backup without root. Thats why i want to downgrade...
Seems like a new method to downgrade from ICS to HC even for the non rooted users.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
THX thats works!
Can someone lead me or explain to me exactly what the s/n number means in terms of rooting and nvflashing. I have C30.
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I think the real question here is why would you want to downgrade to HC from ICS? It's pretty well known that a full system restore fixes most issues.
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I think the real question here is why would you want to downgrade to HC from ICS? It's pretty well known that a full system restore fixes most issues.
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Why? Because ICS is completely un-stable on ALOT of TF101's (if not all). Honeycomb was rock solid.
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McSurge45 said:
Can someone lead me or explain to me exactly what the s/n number means in terms of rooting and nvflashing. I have C30.
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First letter:
B=2011 & C=2012 manufacture year.
Second letter/number:
1=Jan 2=Feb ect till Oct which is A(hex)
So your C3O was manufacture in March 2012.
Only different is the SBK
ASUS changed the sbk mid July 2011.
miketoasty said:
I think the real question here is why would you want to downgrade to HC from ICS? It's pretty well known that a full system restore fixes most issues.
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Except, it doesn't.
Purchased a used TF101 last night, and the update was waiting when I powered it on. Needless to say, I regret doing it now.
However, I believe I have it figured out how to get root. I'd just like someone that's had more experience with the TF101 to verify for me.
Opt. 1
- Download recoveryblob from Wolfman's thread.
- Downgrade to .11 or .17
- Root
- OTA Rootkeeper
- Update to newest firmware
Opt. 2
- Download recoveryblob from Wolfman's thread.
- Downgrade .11 or .17
- Root
- CWM
- Flash custom rom with OTA already included.
Am I looking at a bricked pad here? Not actually sure if .24 can be downgraded, but I figured since it worked for .21. I'd give it a shot and see what happens.
Not bricked in the slightest, bricked means can't turn on at all. Downgrade should work with .24 as well, or just wait for an official root for .24 to come out. I also recommend option 2, if you're going to go through the trouble of downgrading may as well put a ROM on there.
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Not bricked in the slightest, bricked means can't turn on at all. Downgrade should work with .21 as well, or just wait for an official root for .24 to come out. I also recommend option 2, if you're going to go through the trouble of downgrading may as well put a ROM on there.
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Thanks,
I've found the resident expert. I'll give it a shot tonight when I get home.
meant to type .24 not .21 Sorry, just give it a shot. If the exploit is still there it should work. Good luck.
Thing O Doom said:
meant to type .24 not .21 Sorry, just give it a shot. If the exploit is still there it should work. Good luck.
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Thanks alot..
Worked perfectly! Downgraded to .17, rooted, installed CWM and Android Revolution.
What's the best way to get just root with .24
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Ellingsoc said:
What's the best way to get just root with .24
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If you're currently on .17, you can root using Vipermod, install CWM, and flash just the .24 zip using CWM.
05GT said:
If you're currently on .17, you can root using Vipermod, install CWM, and flash just the .24 zip using CWM.
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I think you would need to follow the sequence flashing from .17 to .21 update zip and lastly the .21 update zip using CWM. Use Voodoo OTA RootKeeper to retain your root previllage..
I am on .24
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I have the same problem.
I want to keep my .24 but i can't root this.
Is there a good guide to do this ?
I only want to root - nothing more.
Thanks in advance.
klopikxda said:
I have the same problem.
I want to keep my .24 but i can't root this.
Is there a good guide to do this ?
I only want to root - nothing more.
Thanks in advance.
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Right now,
There's no way to root .24 without downgrading first. I'm pretty sure that you're going to need CWM as well. Only way I know to do it.
Downgrade without Unlock on .24 i have done 5 TF101's ussing this method all with serials b80 to c20 Go here: http //freek.ws/2012/05/07/howto-root-you-asus-transformer-tf101-or-asus-transformer-prime-tf201-running-ice-cream-sandwich-ics-9-4-2-21-without-unlocking-your-bootloader/
Hi!, i've just followed these instructions to downgrade my TF101 b70 and it was just perfect, easy and fast...
Now i'm with .24 rooted.
Thank you!
Yep, this method worked perfect with my .24 TF101 B50. Thanks!
If you don't aren't proficient with adb, or just don't feel like using it, this is a link that should be easy enough for anybody. It has illustrations and step by step directions. It works for. 24 also.
Good luck
http://freek.ws/2012/05/07/howto-ro...s-9-4-2-21-without-unlocking-your-bootloader/
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No more downgrading crap required anymore! link in my signature for NvFlash for SBKv2!!!
Thing O Doom said:
No more downgrading crap required anymore! link in my signature for NvFlash for SBKv2!!!
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While I'm not a dev by any stretch, I'm also not tech retarded lol... I have tried downgrading .24 using every method posted and can't seem to make it happen. Close as I get is the firmware update droid with the progress bar then he falls flat with a red triangle. Doom the whole APX mode and everything in your link throws me off and after doing all that I'd still have to root? or would I just have an easier time with the custom ROM stuff (which I don't really need).
Thanks in advance for any help that comes my way.
No, just vol-up+power to get into APX, then NvFlash a custom Recovery (rouge has a version specifically for NvFlash.) Then once you have recovery, either flash a ROM (which will be pre-rooted) or superuser.apk (if you want to stay stock) Easy as pie process.
Your need to downgrade to an ota that is able to be rooted first, then after rooting use ota rootkeeper to maintain your root. You can then update back to. 24 and keep your root. The link that i posted explains this or you could also try wolfs downgrade method, but it requires adb, which some people might not feel comfortable using.
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balrog558 said:
Your need to downgrade to an ota that is able to be rooted first, then after rooting use ota rootkeeper to maintain your root. You can then update back to. 24 and keep your root. The link that i posted explains this or you could also try wolfs downgrade method, but it requires adb, which some people might not feel comfortable using.
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It is no longer required with the release of nvflash for b70+ devices.
We are working on a windows binary, but no ETA quite yet.
The recommended way is to install a custom recovery then flash an update.zip to install Superuser.apk and the su binary.
Note that this should also enable "one-click" roots using nvflash for ANY rom version - eventually at least
This apparently has been like this for some time but, my daughter has just brought it to my attention.
I have not kept up with this like I should have recently so, Im sure I have forgotten/missed something
Transformer (US) is rooted and on 4.0.3 (9.2.1.11) There is an update available from ASUS but, each time we have tried it, it fails and goes to the exclamation
triangle.
My first thought it is a firmware update from ASUS and the tablet is rooted so it wont take it....am I right or ?
What do I need to do to get her tablet up to date with the latest and greatest? Going to try and read some more on
the forums and see if I can get it figured out.
Thanks ahead of time!
tarheelbuc said:
This apparently has been like this for some time but, my daughter has just brought it to my attention.
I have not kept up with this like I should have recently so, Im sure I have forgotten/missed something
Transformer (US) is rooted and on 4.0.3 (9.2.1.11) There is an update available from ASUS but, each time we have tried it, it fails and goes to the exclamation
triangle.
My first thought it is a firmware update from ASUS and the tablet is rooted so it wont take it....am I right or ?
What do I need to do to get her tablet up to date with the latest and greatest? Going to try and read some more on
the forums and see if I can get it figured out.
Thanks ahead of time!
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I cant remeber if rooting disables the asus updates. alternativly you can use one of these:
If you have CWM installed you can use this: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627301)
If you don't have CWM you can use easyflasher: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012)
If you want that lastest and greatest u'll need a custom rom :good:
If you have any other recovery or changed any /system/apps you will not be able to do the below. How did you Root your TF?
If you are completely stock with stock recovery, then all you need to do is download OTA Rootkeeper from the market. Open it up, grant SU permission and run it. Once complete, you can hit Temp Unroot and then take the OTA from Settings>About Device. Once your TF is rebooted, then just open OTA Rootkeeper again and hit Restore Root. There you go.
If you do have a custom recovery or changed some /system/apps, then you shoudl follow Jointherealms post. Otherwise there is no need to do all that.
One caveat to OTA Rootkeeper is the latest edition does save a back up of Root however it doesn't save it to /system/xbin anymore for some reason. This can cause some problems with apps looking for Root. So once you get your TF rebooted back up with Root, I suggest going into /system/bin and scroll down and copy SU and paste it in /system/xbin.
Thanks for the replies!
I do have CW recovery installed so, will give that a shot later this evening after work and see what happens.
Appreciate the help...I need to do a better job of keeping up with these things!
Thank you!
Woodrube said:
If you have any other recovery or changed any /system/apps you will not be able to do the below. How did you Root your TF?
If you are completely stock with stock recovery, then all you need to do is download OTA Rootkeeper from the market. Open it up, grant SU permission and run it. Once complete, you can hit Temp Unroot and then take the OTA from Settings>About Device. Once your TF is rebooted, then just open OTA Rootkeeper again and hit Restore Root. There you go.
If you do have a custom recovery or changed some /system/apps, then you shoudl follow Jointherealms post. Otherwise there is no need to do all that.
One caveat to OTA Rootkeeper is the latest edition does save a back up of Root however it doesn't save it to /system/xbin anymore for some reason. This can cause some problems with apps looking for Root. So once you get your TF rebooted back up with Root, I suggest going into /system/bin and scroll down and copy SU and paste it in /system/xbin.
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JoinTheRealms said:
I cant remeber if rooting disables the asus updates. alternativly you can use one of these:
If you have CWM installed you can use this: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627301)
If you don't have CWM you can use easyflasher: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012)
If you want that lastest and greatest u'll need a custom rom :good:
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Ok, this failed with the following:
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Applocker.odex". "f6e13482721276b130934ecff042404fbf3f5f45". "5197baa5a21df8a69c870f7ea658d6955f18f92e")
E: error in /sdcard/ww-9.2.1.17-to-9.2.1.21-CWM-rooted-v1.0.zip
(status 7 )
Installation aborted.
I read elsewhere in that thread (I think) that this is for .21...did it fail because Im on .11?
Woodrube said:
If you have any other recovery or changed any /system/apps you will not be able to do the below. How did you Root your TF?
If you are completely stock with stock recovery, then all you need to do is download OTA Rootkeeper from the market. Open it up, grant SU permission and run it. Once complete, you can hit Temp Unroot and then take the OTA from Settings>About Device. Once your TF is rebooted, then just open OTA Rootkeeper again and hit Restore Root. There you go.
If you do have a custom recovery or changed some /system/apps, then you shoudl follow Jointherealms post. Otherwise there is no need to do all that.
One caveat to OTA Rootkeeper is the latest edition does save a back up of Root however it doesn't save it to /system/xbin anymore for some reason. This can cause some problems with apps looking for Root. So once you get your TF rebooted back up with Root, I suggest going into /system/bin and scroll down and copy SU and paste it in /system/xbin.
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Honestly, I dont recall how I rooted it! It has been that long.
I know I have CW 3.2.0.1 on it and as far as I know..it is simply stock rooted. No custom roms and no files changed or deleted (to my knowledge...keep in mind...my 14 yo daughter uses this daily and I havent touched it in several months)
I also dled OTA RK and tried to dl the update and it failed as well. (yellow triangle)
I tried to unroot with RK and check update in system settings but, check firmware tab is not highlighted. I tried to click on the asus system firmware popup and it goes to install...and then comes back to yellow triangle.
Possible she changed deleted something that is causing this to fail?
Try booting into recovery to see if you're still on cwm or not. The yellow triangle sounds like it's stock recovery.
Vol down plus power till you see prompt at left top corner, immediately push Vol up to get into recovery.
baseballfanz said:
Try booting into recovery to see if you're still on cwm or not. The yellow triangle sounds like it's stock recovery.
Vol down plus power till you see prompt at left top corner, immediately push Vol up to get into recovery.
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Yep, boots into CW recovery just perfectly. Tried to install the files from the sd card in the first post and get the error I posted earlier
tarheelbuc said:
Yep, boots into CW recovery just perfectly. Tried to install the files from the sd card in the first post and get the error I posted earlier
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Why don't you try installing a custom ROM.... either revolution HD or revolver ICS... both are rooted and tweaked stock ROMS... try them... just be sure to do factory reset/wipe, cache wipe and dalvik wipe before installing any ROM.. good luck
Link for revolution HD ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17202357
Link for revolver ICS ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23000467
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tarheelbuc said:
Yep, boots into CW recovery just perfectly. Tried to install the files from the sd card in the first post and get the error I posted earlier
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Also one question... where did you download the ROM from ? The one you are trying to flash?
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With CWM you will not be able to apply the OTA update.
You could just flash an update that's in cwm flashable zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25486812
udupa82 said:
Why don't you try installing a custom ROM.... either revolution HD or revolver ICS... both are rooted and tweaked stock ROMS... try them... just be sure to do factory reset/wipe, cache wipe and dalvik wipe before installing any ROM.. good luck
Link for revolution HD ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17202357
Link for revolver ICS ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23000467
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Also one question... where did you download the ROM from ? The one you are trying to flash?
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I went head and flashed the revolution rom and it went thru perfectly fine..thank you.
I use "my backup" on my Galaxy Nexus to backup before updating and I did the same with the Transformer. Is there anything that is better to use on the TF rather than my backup when updating? Other than that and restoring the apps, everything looks fine at the moment.
In my first post, it wasnt a ROM I was trying to flash, it was an update from ASUS for the firmware. After reading the post for the member below your last post...you cannot do OTA updates after rooting...maybe I had brain freeze or something. She simply brought it to me, I tried to update it, it would not work so, I came here to figure out why!
Maybe it was a "pre-senior" moment I had but, after flashing Revolution...everything is great other than restoring apps!
I do greatly appreciate the help!
baseballfanz said:
With CWM you will not be able to apply the OTA update.
You could just flash an update that's in cwm flashable zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25486812
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That right there may have been my issue all along..it is rooted and was running stock but would
not take the OTA...I upgraded to revolution and now everything seems perfectly fine
Thank you for the help!
tarheelbuc said:
I went head and flashed the revolution rom and it went thru perfectly fine..thank you.
I use "my backup" on my Galaxy Nexus to backup before updating and I did the same with the Transformer. Is there anything that is better to use on the TF rather than my backup when updating? Other than that and restoring the apps, everything looks fine at the moment.
In my first post, it wasnt a ROM I was trying to flash, it was an update from ASUS for the firmware. After reading the post for the member below your last post...you cannot do OTA updates after rooting...maybe I had brain freeze or something. She simply brought it to me, I tried to update it, it would not work so, I came here to figure out why!
Maybe it was a "pre-senior" moment I had but, after flashing Revolution...everything is great other than restoring apps!
I do greatly appreciate the help!
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For restoring apps try titanium backup.. but remember don't backup app data just apps.. coz sometime app data messes ROM up.. if you like to do nand backup then go to recovery and do a backup of the installed ROM.. I always have one coz I have fallback option if I need it.. you can always flash rooted stock ROM but problem with them is, whenever Asus pushed an update you will see them and trying the latest update usually breaks or tablet... so stick with rooted OS.... also try jellybean ROMs when they become stable... much more smoother than ICS....
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Wanted to thank everyone in this thread again. Sorry it has been a couple of days since Iast checked in...life happens! Now, the transformer is screaming along..everything is fine now and my daughter thanks you!
Now let me straggle on over to the Galaxy Nexus forum to see if I want to replace the screen in her Nexus that she just happened to break the day after I got the transformer up and running!
It never ends!
tarheelbuc said:
Wanted to thank everyone in this thread again. Sorry it has been a couple of days since Iast checked in...life happens! Now, the transformer is screaming along..everything is fine now and my daughter thanks you!
Now let me straggle on over to the Galaxy Nexus forum to see if I want to replace the screen in her Nexus that she just happened to break the day after I got the transformer up and running!
It never ends!
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Hahahaha... sorry but that was just funny so good luck
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Hi there,
I read almost every thread about no updates available and still don't found answer...
My tab was rooted and CWM installed.
because this is B60, I used NVflash to flash totally stock 8.6.5.13 from here:
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/tr...stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html
after that, I tried to use "system firmware update" but "There is no update available" message appears,
so I decided to update it manually, put 8.6.5.21 zip on sdcard and now have 8.6.5.21 android,
but still "There is no update available"...
I also tried to root this 8.6.5.21 put CWM again, used SuperWipe Full script, and again installed 8.6.5.13 with NVFlash, still same situation.
I also tried tricks with clear cache/data of CMClient and DMClient,
I can push ICS via NVflash but last version i found is .24, i tried this also, but can't get update to .27 and noticed battery draining during night,
my plan is come back to totally stock where OTA will work and give this tab to my wife.
Anybody can help me ?
_Pablo_ said:
Hi there,
I read almost every thread about no updates available and still don't found answer...
My tab was rooted and CWM installed.
because this is B60, I used NVflash to flash totally stock 8.6.5.13 from here:
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/tr...stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html
after that, I tried to use "system firmware update" but "There is no update available" message appears,
so I decided to update it manually, put 8.6.5.21 zip on sdcard and now have 8.6.5.21 android,
but still "There is no update available"...
I also tried to root this 8.6.5.21 put CWM again, used SuperWipe Full script, and again installed 8.6.5.13 with NVFlash, still same situation.
I also tried tricks with clear cache/data of CMClient and DMClient,
I can push ICS via NVflash but last version i found is .24, i tried this also, but can't get update to .27 and noticed battery draining during night,
my plan is come back to totally stock where OTA will work and give this tab to my wife.
Anybody can help me ?
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Use BRK's tool and download the latest firmware from Asus. This tool works great and will even get you rooted after nvflashing 9.2.1.27 for you.
sidneyk said:
Use BRK's tool and download the latest firmware from Asus. This tool works great and will even get you rooted after nvflashing 9.2.1.27 for you.
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BRK tools is great "Everything in one place" tool.
I can use it to install ICS .27 from Asus web site, and this is great,
but I don't know if in the future OTA will come...
I tried to install 8.6.5.21 using this tool, and after that still had message "There is no update avaiable"
as I wrote, want to be 100% sure, future OTA will come.
_Pablo_ said:
BRK tools is great "Everything in one place" tool.
I can use it to install ICS .27 from Asus web site, and this is great,
but I don't know if in the future OTA will come...
I tried to install 8.6.5.21 using this tool, and after that still had message "There is no update avaiable"
as I wrote, want to be 100% sure, future OTA will come.
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My understanding is that FOTAs will be allowed if you nvflash a stock firmware with this tool, so long as it's not rooted and you keep the stock recovery. All has to be stock and the proper SKU, i.e. US, WW, CN, etc. and it should work the same as if it came from the factory that way.
I have a rooted, deodexed stock(ish) rom and I still get updates, but of course they won't flash. I don't think ASUS is constantly pushing old updates since the only ones who haven't upgraded yet are either rooted or haven't used their tablet. The updates are incremental, so you need the current stock rom to update with the lastest OTA. The full roms can be downloaded from the ASUS site.
If you want to get updates straight from ASUS, then flash the latest rom and keep it stock. Otherwise, you'll just get useless updates that won't flash. You need a stock system and a stock recovery to flash the ASUS OTAs. No voodoo, no overclocking kernel, no CIFS/SAMBA, no XBMC, no nothing, no fun.
gee one said:
I have a rooted, deodexed stock(ish) rom and I still get updates, but of course they won't flash.
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Exactly! Rooted rom or changed recovery don't stop to receive FOTA notifications, but will give an error if you try to install.
gee one said:
I don't think ASUS is constantly pushing old updates since the only ones who haven't upgraded yet are either rooted or haven't used their tablet. The updates are incremental, so you need the current stock rom to update with the lastest OTA. The full roms can be downloaded from the ASUS site.
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Something is strange here, and probably only Asus knows how it works.
I had rooted room, and my tab downloaded first update to ICS version, but of course I didn't install it. Now I tried to come bace to fully stock, tried 8.6.5.13, 8.6.5.21, and 9.2.1.24 and never received FOTA notification anymore.
Maybe my serial number is banned on Asus side ??? Who knows...
I spend a lot of time reading and some people had this problem, some not, nobody don't know the reason.
gee one said:
If you want to get updates straight from ASUS, then flash the latest rom and keep it stock. Otherwise, you'll just get useless updates that won't flash. You need a stock system and a stock recovery to flash the ASUS OTAs. No voodoo, no overclocking kernel, no CIFS/SAMBA, no XBMC, no nothing, no fun.
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I tried to come back to fully stock in order to give this tab to my wife, but if tab don't receive FOTA anymore, and I'll have to update it by hand every time using SD card it makes no sense to install stock firmware. Now I'm looking for most stable ROM and will install it. For now the winner is newest ARHD, but I still reading about diffrent roms.
To be clear, I think that ASUS only pushes out updates for the latest ROM. If you are on .24 or older, you probably won't get an update since .27 is the latest. This is just my theory. The updates are incremental, which means that you have to apply the .27 update on top of the .24 rom. It will fail if you try to flash it over an older rom, even if it is bone stock.
In your situation, I would recommend a custom ROM.
Gee one is right... once you root stock update won't install and yes its a incremental update and you can't install .27 over .21 it has to be in order (.21->.24->.27)... also you need a unrooted ROM to download and apply updates from Asus otherwise update will fail and u risk soft bricking ur tablet... I did that once coz I was having problems with 1st ICS versions....
If don't like/can't get to work then root it and install either android revolution HD or revolver ICS.. both are stock based ICS ROMs...
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app
Hmm...
Updates are incremental, this is true.
but... When i bought my tf, and come back to home, FOTAs coming few times and after one hour about I had nevest version.
Now, after NVFLASHing .24 I don't receive FOTA update since two days...
Somewhere I red, NVFLASH don't clean everything, maybe this is reason.
I would like to try, but i have no idea how to TOTALLY clean my tab,
I looked into SuperWupeFull script and it clean mmcblk0p1, p2 and p7.
Any idea about TOTAL clean ?
really dangerous way should be to execute dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
but i don't know if it is good idea ))
this could break apx mode.
_Pablo_ said:
really dangerous way should be to execute dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
but i don't know if it is good idea ))
this could break apx mode.
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Why don't u try downloading older version of Asus and do incremental update.. say first version of ICS for transformer...
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app
I tried versions, ICS .21, .24 and HC .13, .21.
Every time, same message:
"No updates available for your device"
Asus might not be pushing any updates. I bet they stop as soon as they post the latest rom on their website.
If you use nvflash to reflash your TF, it will format every partition, but you have to use the --create flag. If you just download the system or recovery, it won't touch the other partitions.