I currently have an older version of CWR Touch on my tf, but I'd like to update to the latest. I believe I got the current one on there by flashing a custom file someone put together. I haven't been able to find one for 5.8.2.1 and I can't for the life of me get the fastboot method to work. Is there something I'm missing, or does someone know where I can find a flashable version? Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446019 I recommend rouge, it's not the latest but functionality wise imo its the best. Has NvFlash version and cwm version.
Thing O Doom said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446019 I recommend rouge, it's not the latest but functionality wise imo its the best. Has NvFlash version and cwm version.
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I know that's an option, but it's become something that I need to accomplish now. I know I'm supposed to be able to do, so I want to be able to do it. There's a very real possibility that I flash rouge over it after, but I want to at least win the battle of getting the latest CWR on there first.
Even better would be if TWRP would get ported to our TF101, the TF201 and TF300 have support, but not our OG.
Yeah, if you have CWM touch you have afaik the Latest version available for the TF. Rouge was the last updated, if you need help flashing a new recovery though just get whatever recovery.blob or image you want and I'll walk you through the commands.
Yea.. Rogue XM Touch Recovery v1.5.0-R1 (CWM v5.0.2.8) is good since it support both SD and microSD when installing zip files..
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Has anyone seen this in Rom Manager? For the Xoom atleast.
Is it legit? I can't seem to find any info on it anywhere. Can anyone point me in a direction for info on it.
i'm of the firm belief; if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Thanks in advance.
4.0.0 works, but be warned it will NOT see your external sdcard. It uses the internal sdcard.
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bwcorvus said:
4.0.0 works, but be warned it will NOT see your external sdcard. It uses the internal sdcard.
Sent From My Evo
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I made the mistake of allowing this version (4.0.0.1) to be installed over my previous, stable version (2.0.2.8 ??) just because I wanted to backup before trying out the new ROM. Now I can't flash an older version through CWM recovery because as you say, it doesn't see the external sdcard. This must be a mistake, right, as it really kills the functionality of the program. Anyway, I'm not bricked or bootlooping--actually OK, just want this demon recovery out of my Xoom and a nice working recovery back in place.
What should I do?
UPDATE: SOLVED! Used adb to reinstall a good recovery. Thanks!
okantomi said:
I made the mistake of allowing this version (4.0.0.1) to be installed over my previous, stable version (2.0.2.8 ??) just because I wanted to backup before trying out the new ROM. Now I can't flash an older version through CWM recovery because as you say, it doesn't see the external sdcard. This must be a mistake, right, as it really kills the functionality of the program. Anyway, I'm not bricked or bootlooping--actually OK, just want this demon recovery out of my Xoom and a nice working recovery back in place.
What should I do?
UPDATE: SOLVED! Used adb to reinstall a good recovery. Thanks!
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Just incase this happens to anyone else, you can always use fastboot to push the old recovery.img
Ok, I understand the flash part using the 1.9 ROM.
But what I am not clear on is how to do the actual flashing. The last thing I did when I flashed my nook was to make an sd card bootable, copied the rom to the sd card and then rebooted the device.
Same thing here?
If you are flashing from the Stock ROM or anyway, from another ROM, I usually suggest to wait for the NVFlash version.
It really makes the flashing process really really easy...like if you're bringing back your device to Factory setup.
If you want to do it other ways...than i can't help you...i just suggest you to wait the NVflash version...
I have the stock 3.2 now.
So I assume that the NVflash version is currently not available?
You can either use the nvflash tool with a nvflash zip and install a custom recovery and rom or run the rooting tool and install cwm when prompted and then flash a custom rom from cwm. This is NOT like the nook.
All the info you need is in the development threads and is usually contained in the 1st couple of posts
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I have the stock 3.2 now.
So I assume that the NVflash version is currently not available?
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Just check your serial number.
B6Oxxx or less you're good
Some early B7Oxxx is still able to use NVFLash
Later B7Oxxx and newer nothing right now
I just rooted, s-off etc, & when I tried to make my back up after root through rom manager it said I needed the latest version of CWM. 5.0.6 I think (the orangish yellow one), but during my soff root process I installed 5.0.8 something (the blue one)? Well I did the backup & it installed the other older cwm. Do I need to change that as I'm going to be selecting an ics rom? Also am I supposed to install the extra now or does that not really matter at this point? Just wondering what to do next. Any advice and or links would help. Thanks to all again, you guys have all been awesome & helpful, it is so great to back in a forum that isn't so hostile! Lol... I won't call any out by name.....
The recovery always stays, you can update it with newer version ofc, but when you choose GB or ICS the only thing that matters is the FIRMWARE.
okay, I just updated back to the most current cwm touch, the blue one. Ive got all my backups in order, now is ext4 better than cwm? does anyone have a reccomendation for wich you use?
androholic said:
okay, I just updated back to the most current cwm touch, the blue one. Ive got all my backups in order, now is ext4 better than cwm? does anyone have a reccomendation for wich you use?
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4EXT is the one i use and AFAIK it supports the interactive installer, which many DEVs here are using, but can't tell you about CWM!
pretty easy:
what i heard was that cmw cant but 4ext can give u choices if the dev gives u them. like u wanna install 1.2 ghz kernel or 1.5 cmw auto says 1.2 but with 4ext u can choose
ok so ive searched everywhere and tried reading everything but im very confused. i see that it is going to be very hard to root my tf101 since i have the latest asus ota update (build #9.2.1.24) but i cant quite wrap my head around how to do it.
i tried using the backup exploit and sparkyroot but those dont work on the latest ota. i already have Rom Manager installed and tried the recoveryinstaller.apk from Gnufabio but those didnt do anything either.
iv read the thread about downgrading (Wolf's guide) but im hesitant to do that since i dont understand it and i have no experience using the shell command (is that the same as using a terminal emulator?) can anyone please explain the terminology and how to downgrade? what program do i need on my computer (running windows vista)? please be gentle and dumb it down for me and include any links to programs or files i may need
thanks so much
p.s. is a "Blob" the same thing as an SBF? and if i did a factory data wipe, would that downgrade from ics 9.2.1.24 or keep it the same?
Adb shell is the same as running a terminal emulator, just google android sdk download and click the first link. Follow wolf's instructions carefully using your favorite recoveryblob from the development and you should be perfectly fine. Never use Rom manager, please just uninstall it now. If you factory reset, the recovery will still be there, as a reset only deletes user data, to return to stock you would need to flash stock recovery over cwm (not recommended) or flash a whole ASUS ota package from their website (better, removes any root and rom you have, cross that bridge when you get to it) What are the first 4 digits of your serial number? (for ex: mine are B70K) If they start with B60 or lower (B50,B40,etc..) you can just use NvFlash instead of having to use wolf's guide to root. Don't be too scared, it isn't that bad, just follow instructions carefully.
Thanks for the reply. My serial is b60. After more searching I was able to find an adb dummies guide and was able to downgrade to .17 but I didn't read one extra post to see that sparkyroot doesn't work with .17
So I had to do it all over again and go down to .11 and that worked and then I used sparkyroot and voodoo ota rootkeeper. Will rootkeeper work/stay if I do a factory reset? Cuz some apps and services aren't working. Or should I just do the ota to .17 and then .24? And now I can use nvflash in order to flash a new rom? Is that in the market or just google it?
Thanks again
You didn't need to go through all that since you have NvFlash, but good learning process I suppose
At this point, since you're rooted, use recoveryinstaller again to install CWM recovery, download a kernel.zip (I recommend Guevor's kernel) your favorite ROM .zip, and a new recovery.zip (as 3.2.0.1 works but is pretty outdated) [OR you can go to team rouge's thread in dev for an NvFlash version of recovery and NvFlash instead of recovery installer and update, then apply rom and kernel .zips in new recovery]
Make sure to place the .zips on external SD card if you're using 3.2.0.1. Any other Qs?
Edit: links
NvFlash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123429&highlight=nvflash
Rouge Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446019
when you say that recovery.zip 3.2.0.1 is outdated do you mean the CWM version?
is flashing a new kernel safe? this is obviously my first time with a tablet with so much "freedom" compared to my droid2global lol
personal opinion, what do you think of android revolution rom? any other recommendations?
Yes the CWM version, I did use 3.2.0.1 for awhile though, it works, it's just old.
Yes, flash away, just always remember to wipe cache and dalvik-cache before flashing anything.
Android revolution is a great stock based rom, if you like the tab the way ASUS sends it too you, I personally prefer AOSP based roms, so my other recommendation if you want to go that route is Megatron or AOKP Build 37
Guevor's v20 kernel is the best out atm, imo.
Hello everyone,
My problem is this: I wanted to install a CM10 nightly on the device, so I root using the DebugfsRoot method, install rom manager, flash a recovery, try to install a ROM and it did not work. Rebooting into recovery got me the red triangle, but using the volume buttons allowed me to get in (only it did not have the option to install updates or anything. I think it was just he mounting and partition options)
Since I did not unlock the device before doing this, I chose to do so using ASUS's unlock utility. Once done, I tried booting into recovery, but the device would be stuck at "booting recovery kernel image" and won't budge. I tried flashing different version of CW but it did not seem to work.
Finally, for some reason, I chose the "wipe data" option from the bootloader and the device was stuck, again, at "booting recovery kernel image", only this time I can't boot into a ROM nor can I boot back into bootloader.
What happens when I boot using power and volume down is this:-
The device is Unlocked
Android cardhu-user bootloader <2.10 e> released by "US_epad-9.4.5.26-20120720" A03
Checking for android ota recovery
Booting recovery kernel image
and then everything's stuck.
Booting normally makes the device stop at "the device is unlocked" message because, I assume, there is no ROM flashed into the device.
Thanks for helping in advance.
It's not just that I can't get the unit to go into recovery, It's that I can't even get to fastboot (it tries to go into recovery every time I try to get into fastboot)
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It's not just that I can't get the unit to go into recovery, It's that I can't even get to fastboot (it tries to go into recovery every time I try to get into fastboot)
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I believe your device is bricked. Using a wrong version of custom recovery may caused this. I haven't seen anyone able to fix the issue that you having right now, the only thing is to send out to Asus for repair.
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I believe your device is bricked. Using a wrong version of custom recovery may caused this. I haven't seen anyone able to fix the issue that you having right now, the only thing is to send out to Asus for repair.
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So, if I get it repaired/replaced, what version of CW recovery should I get? It seems that there is not, yet, a version for the Infinity tab. I really want to get a custom ROM because the stuff ASUS has slapped on their version of Android gets under my skin.
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So, if I get it repaired/replaced, what version of CW recovery should I get? It seems that there is not, yet, a version for the Infinity tab. I really want to get a custom ROM because the stuff ASUS has slapped on their version of Android gets under my skin.
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The Team Win TWRP version 2.3.1.0 works really well. It's a touch recovery and very easy to use and full featured.
okantomi said:
The Team Win TWRP version 2.3.1.0 works really well. It's a touch recovery and very easy to use and full featured.
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One very last question:-
Would it work if I get the CM10 nightly for the TF300T installed on a TF700T (since it's practically the same device with a different screen)? If not, is there a ROM that's pure JB without ASUS's stuff installed one it?
Your replies are very much appreciated.
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One very last question:-
Would it work if I get the CM10 nightly for the TF300T installed on a TF700T (since it's practically the same device with a different screen)? If not, is there a ROM that's pure JB without ASUS's stuff installed one it?
Your replies are very much appreciated.
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I would NOT recommend you do so with tf300 on tf700. There is no pure stock debloated version for JB, however, if you want to stay as close as stock and stable I would recommend "Cleanrom for JB". This rom doesn't have Asus bloatware and a few performance tweaks make it very good.
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I would NOT recommend you do so with tf300 on tf700. There is no pure stock debloated version for JB, however, if you want to stay as close as stock and stable I would recommend "Cleanrom for JB". This rom doesn't have Asus bloatware and a few performance tweaks make it very good.
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So I got it replaced (Best Buy swapped it for a new one) and everything's fine. I even installed Clean ROM and it's good. Problem is that the left speaker is not working and I need to flash the stock ROM to make sure it's nothing caused by software, before I go back and re-return the unit. However, ASUS's firmware is not longer wanting to flash. It gives me the "failed" message in TWR's recovery (no backup because my internal memory was wiped when installing ASUS's JB update :/)
EDIT: Never mind. I thought the holes at the bottom, on either side of the USP port, were the speakers. Turns out I was not thinking straight. Still, I'd like to know if anyone has an idea as to why the ASUS firmware is not wanting to install.
ShiroiKage said:
So I got it replaced (Best Buy swapped it for a new one) and everything's fine. I even installed Clean ROM and it's good. Problem is that the left speaker is not working and I need to flash the stock ROM to make sure it's nothing caused by software, before I go back and re-return the unit. However, ASUS's firmware is not longer wanting to flash. It gives me the "failed" message in TWR's recovery (no backup because my internal memory was wiped when installing ASUS's JB update :/)
EDIT: Never mind. I thought the holes at the bottom, on either side of the USP port, were the speakers. Turns out I was not thinking straight. Still, I'd like to know if anyone has an idea as to why the ASUS firmware is not wanting to install.
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You can't install the ASUS firmware through custom recovery. It has to be stock. I believe there are signature checks that prevent it from installing otherwise.
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did you unzip the file? should be a zip within a zip. you flash the zip inside
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did you unzip the file? should be a zip within a zip. you flash the zip inside
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You know, I unzipped the file the first time I installed it to get Clean ROM to flash, I had the unzipped folder there yet I managed to forget to use the unzipped file. /InfiniteFacePalm