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[Q] Update Nexus S from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3 manually with a broken power button

Hello everyone
I own a Nexus s I9020 T-mobile. and I'm using it on Vodafone.
My power button stopped working a month back and I'm using widgetlocker lockscreen to unlock.
I did not receive the OTA for ICS last month and i would like to have it on my phone by doing the update manually.
Is there a way to do the update manually with a broken power button ?
Thanks

There is a clockwork recovery with touchscreen interface I can't remember where I saw it though. So you could use that to flash the ota. Or you could flash the boot and system images directly through adb if they have been posted somewhere. You will have to root your phone before you can use these methods
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timhl7 said:
There is a clockwork recovery with touchscreen interface I can't remember where I saw it though. So you could use that to flash the ota. Or you could flash the boot and system images directly through adb if they have been posted somewhere. You will have to root your phone before you can use these methods
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thanks .. but I think the touch based clockwork recovery is only avilable for Galaxy Nexus and more over I dont want to root my phone unless it is absolutely necessary .. because i'll have to re-install all my apps
is there any possible way to do it without rooting ?

The Clockwork Recovery you are looking for is named TWRP (latest is Version 2.0.0). Look at the offical site - http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 - choose your device (NS or NS4G) and install via adb
Good luck

Rallyharry said:
The Clockwork Recovery you are looking for is named TWRP (latest is Version 2.0.0). Look at the offical site - http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 - choose your device (NS or NS4G) and install via adb
Good luck
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Thanks mate
should my device be rooted for this ?
and after installing clockwork recovery how do I flash the update.zip file via clockwork, any guide ?

I have a new posted guide which should be useful for you, but you have to have it rooted first.

mingkee said:
I have a new posted guide which should be useful for you, but you have to have it rooted first.
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Thanks mingkee
will try it out .. just hope I don't brick my phone 'coz im going to root my phone for the first time
looks like you have gone back to CM7 from ICS
should I overlook ICS too, coz im pretty happy with GB right now.

You don't need to flash TWRP. In clockwork mod recovery back is back, menu is down, search is select, home is up.
Sent from my SNES

even to flash ClockworkMod or TWRP, first you will need to unlock the bootloader right ?
for this again the need for power button arises..

[Q] Trying to Root-Unlock bootloaders and CWM?

Hi Everyone,
I just got this xoom 4.0.3 (US 32Gb Wi-Fi) and have been reading all over in development, General and I cant find an all in one Thread that shows how to...
1: I believe the first step is unlock bootloaders.
2: I need to Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
3: I need Root.
4 I need to Flash a ROM.
By no means am I new to Android or Flashing, but I want to do it right the First time and need a little help here.
Thanks in Advance.

Check these two posts:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798

vabeach454 said:
Hi Everyone,
I just got this xoom 4.0.3 (US 32Gb Wi-Fi) and have been reading all over in development, General and I cant find an all in one Thread that shows how to...
1: I believe the first step is unlock bootloaders.
2: I need to Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
3: I need Root.
4 I need to Flash a ROM.
By no means am I new to Android or Flashing, but I want to do it right the First time and need a little help here.
Thanks in Advance.
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You dont actually need to do steps 3 and 4. Because when i went through all that, i installed a custom recovery then i flashed a pre-rooted rom and all worked well.
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Muffycheeks said:
Check these two posts:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...windows-7-64-bit-other-windows-platforms.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
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So from what I gather from reading is that you have to unlock Bootloaders & Push Recovery Image thru ADB.
I would have thought by now somone would have done it with terminal, or some other way to Flash the Recovery.

vabeach454 said:
So from what I gather from reading is that you have to unlock Bootloaders & Push Recovery Image thru ADB.
I would have thought by now somone would have done it with terminal, or some other way to Flash the Recovery.
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Look at it this way, spend countless hours trying to find an exploit or two seconds unlocking the bootloader and pushing recovery and or insecure boot.img

runandhide05 said:
Look at it this way, spend countless hours trying to find an exploit or two seconds unlocking the bootloader and pushing recovery and or insecure boot.img
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Yeah... I did it. Unlocked bootloaders & pushed CWM. I was on ICS 4.0.3 & now I get the Green Bot with !... and cant get into CWM. I just rooted with the one click push whatever and now I need to get CWM right. What a ***** this motorola is.
EDIT: I got it finally... with Root I used Root Explorer to get rid of that retarded file and pushed Recovery again and all is well in Xoom Land.
Thanks Everyone!!

vabeach454 said:
Yeah... I did it. Unlocked bootloaders & pushed CWM. I was on ICS 4.0.3 & now I get the Green Bot with !... and cant get into CWM. I just rooted with the one click push whatever and now I need to get CWM right. What a ***** this motorola is.
EDIT: I got it finally... with Root I used Root Explorer to get rid of that retarded file and pushed Recovery again and all is well in Xoom Land.
Thanks Everyone!!
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Yay! Enjoy your Xoom now!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool !

This tool will root you nexus 7 install su or super su and ClockWorkMod recovery!!
i already developed a similar tool for the nexus s and galaxy nexus,this tool is based on the same code with few modifications.it should root your device in few minutes,so give it a spin and tell me how it goes
Disclaimer!
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked or damaged devices
YOU are choosing to make these modifications.
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DOWNLOAD
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Current v1.5:http://d-h.st/xMX
Mirror:http://www.mediafire.com/?c29tr726xpejad7
(old versions)
v1.1: http://d-h.st/8I4
HOW-TO
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Extract the downloaded zip file on your pc,install the drivers available in the "drivers" folder if you don't have them already installed,after installing the drivers run the file called "root.exe" to root your device.
and here is a video that explains it all (big thank to SladeNoctics) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6uBd38hm0&feature=youtu.be
Changelog
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v1.5
-updated superuser and supersu
-new recovery (all cwm bugs should be fixed)
-new menu that

Well I am impressed. I thought for sure I would be seeing it AFTER it was shipped.
Good job!

also do i need android sdk installed for this toolkit to work?

If you have an android device, installing the android sdk or not should not be a question. It's always recommended having it on your PC.

Darn, you beat me to it.

Hrm...there are a lot of ways you could improve this.

This does unlock your device but it didn't root it. I tried Super USer & SuperSU option & both didn't root my device. Even though the dialog box says your device is rooted but it didn't root. My device would stay in fastboot screen forever & I would have to do a hard reboot (hold on to the power button). For root, I had to do "adb reboot recovery" & flash the SU zip file.
Thanks for your work!

movieaddict said:
also do i need android sdk installed for this toolkit to work?
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it's better to install it,but you just need the device driver for this to work
RMXO said:
This does unlock your device but it didn't root it. I tried Super USer & SuperSU option & both didn't root my device. Even though the dialog box says your device is rooted but it didn't root. My device would stay in fastboot screen forever & I would have to do a hard reboot (hold on to the power button). For root, I had to do "adb reboot recovery" & flash the SU zip file.
Thanks for your work!
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well that's weird,it should work unless their is a problem with the recovery am using (it's not booting or flashing),can you check please if the su you are using (superuser or supersu) is getting pushed to your tab ? you should see it in your file manager in /sdcard/,from what you said i see that the recovery flashed but it didn't boot this why you had to boot it manually and flash su.(note that i don't have the nexus 7 so i didn't test this completely,i tested this on a nexus s by replacing the recovery with a nexus s one to assure their nothing wrong with the script)
also can anyone confirm this issue ? and if anybody rooted successfully with this please confirm,thanks

Whoooooo... Already there is a Way to root the Nexus 7!? :what:
Send from my LG GT540 Android 4.0.3 Polishblood PreRC CM9

m.sabra said:
well that's weird,it should work unless their is a problem with the recovery am using (it's not booting or flashing),can you check please if the su you are using (superuser or supersu) is getting pushed to your tab ? you should see it in your file manager in /sdcard/,from what you said i see that the recovery flashed but it didn't boot this why you had to boot it manually and flash su.(note that i don't have the nexus 7 so i didn't test this completely,i tested this on a nexus s by replacing the recovery with a nexus s one to assure their nothing wrong with the script)
also can anyone confirm this issue ? and if anybody rooted successfully with this please confirm,thanks
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Yes, superuser & SuperSU is pushed to sdcard

damn, you beat me too it. I was writing a script as we speak... :'( haha.

Great job can't wait to get mine shipped to me :thumbup:

Wow. That was fast. Lol
-Sent From My Little Phoney-

FadedLite said:
damn, you beat me too it. I was writing a script as we speak... :'( haha.
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DeamonFish said:
Darn, you beat me to it.
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can i get a cookie
RMXO said:
Yes, superuser & SuperSU is pushed to sdcard
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well that solved a part of the thing,can you try something for me ? take the recovery from the tool folder and try using this command with fastboot while you are in the bootloader (you can get there using 'adb reboot bootloader' ) use this command to boot the recovery 'fastboot boot cwm.img' and tell me what happens,btw have you tried re-running the tool ?
could you please try it ? thanks in advance

This worked PERFECTLY! As long as one follows the directions... it should work just fine. I would love to give a donation for your time. Thanks again!!!! Now to get OTG working.
UPDATE: Spoke too soon. Root/CWM didn't stick. Finished the process using the info on this post: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/
I'm still very grateful because I wasn't able to get the phone unlocked before using this tool. Thanks again!

jdavet said:
This worked PERFECTLY! As long as one follows the directions... it should work just fine. I would love to give a donation for your time. Thanks again!!!! Now to get OTG working.
UPDATE: Spoke too soon. Root/CWM didn't stick. Finished the process using the info on this post: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/
I'm still very grateful because I wasn't able to get the phone unlocked before using this tool. Thanks again!
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thanks for your feedback ! i understand that the tablet rooted but the only problem was cwm not sticking,am working on a fix now and should upload soon,thanks for feedback again

Wow this is great! Can't wait to get my nexus 7 . But i have a question, are there still issues with Clockworkmod? like the charging issue?

m.sabra said:
thanks for your feedback ! i understand that the tablet rooted but the only problem was cwm not sticking,am working on a fix now and should upload soon,thanks for feedback again
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Thanks for the great work. Looking forward to the fix.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

verison 1.1 released !, this should fix the issue making the recovery not sticking,meaning the tablet will no longer revert to stock recovery after reboots,this work is currently based on user feedback,my other tool,and root guides,i should get my nexus 7 tab soon so i will be able to test by myself until then i would be very thankful for your feedbacks and reporting any issues
thanks
link to v1.1: http://d-h.st/8I4

wow 1.1 alrerady many thanks :good:

[Q] How to upgrade from CleanRom Inheritance 3.2.2 to stock 4.2.1?

So yeah I'm asking how to do it..
I have read the thread created by joelalmeidaptg but I find it unclear for me...
I am unlocked and have CWM installed...

WIIstpM said:
So yeah I'm asking how to do it..
I have read the thread created by joelalmeidaptg but I find it unclear for me...
I am unlocked and have CWM installed...
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Just a thought but if you can't follow the step by step directions already posted.wait.don't mess with it.
Sent from magical jelly bean.

kaos420 said:
Just a thought but if you can't follow the step by step directions already posted.wait.don't mess with it.
Sent from magical jelly bean.
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Alright... If only someone could provide a clearer (more straightforward) step by step..
Sent from my OptimusBlack using Tapatalk 2

Totaly agree.... someone should make a more noob proof topic, with links to the required stuff you need. The topic that exists is comparable to this ( no offense author ) : " How to draw a horse? Step 1) you take a piece of paper and a pen.... Step 2) You draw the ****ing horse.

I used that guide and I used method 2 the fast boot way, just take it step by step, start by downloading the fastboot link then get the update from Asus and extract it twice and move the blob file to the fastboot folder the just follow the steps mate

I think the guide by joel is excellent. It is really easy to follow - which bits don't you understand? Ask here and we'll try to aid you.

sbdags said:
I think the guide by joel is excellent. It is really easy to follow - which bits don't you understand? Ask here and we'll try to aid you.
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Well first of all im using CWM recovery.. what do i do ? because that guide is for people that have TWRP recovery

PaulSas said:
Well first of all im using CWM recovery.. what do i do ? because that guide is for people that have TWRP recovery
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ive had problems with cwm in the past so i would suggest using twrp in that thread
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD

I agree with Rob. Come to think of it, I haven't read one time where someone was using CWM on the new bootloader. I'm almost positive that it isn't even compatible.
Sent from my LG-LG855 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

It says in the thread to use TWRP and then it walks you through the process.
First using method 3
"Method 3: Update using TWRP recovery
Notes:
You must have TWRP installed
You need to put the update file on an SD card
This was the method I used since I wanted to prevent any bugs due to old data and to ensure the new partitions from 4.2 would be OK
You will keep your data as long as you don't wipe Data and Factory reset (including internal memory)...... etc"
And then below that :
-- Installing TWRP (Recovery) --
Since this new update brings a new bootloader, older recovery versions from 4.1 won't work at all. Don't try to flash one!
This guide will give you a patched recovery that works (almost) fine on the new bootloader. And yes, it can read/write to an external SD just fine. Follow this steps to install the new recovery on your device:
Connect the tablet to the computer
Reboot the tablet using the proper button on the power menu, holding Volume down until you see three icons (RCK, Android and Wipe Data)
Download this file and unpack it (it contains fastboot and a patched version of TWRP 2.4.4.0)
Open a command line on the extracted folder (you can use the instructions I wrote in Method 2 if you don't know how to do this) and type
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Wait for the script to complete. Once it is done, reboot the tablet by holding volume down and power button for 10 seconds or using
Code:
fastboot reboot
on the command line. Don't enter recovery directly!
You have now the new recovery for Android 4.2 .
So if you want to flash TWRP follow the instructions and then use method 3 to update and then reflash TWRP again

robgee789 said:
I used that guide and I used method 2 the fast boot way, just take it step by step, start by downloading the fastboot link then get the update from Asus and extract it twice and move the blob file to the fastboot folder the just follow the steps mate
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The link I found does not allow me to download the file from asus website.. it doesn't give me a drop down for OS before I see any download for the Stockrom..

dilfatx said:
The link I found does not allow me to download the file from asus website.. it doesn't give me a drop down for OS before I see any download for the Stockrom..
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Yeah just go back and reselect support, downloads and type in your device and do it again that way.

[Q] Confused! Unlock and Rooting new tf700

Brand new user here! So much info on this site; truly amazing
I have read so much, but still can't seem to figure out the best, error free method to root the TF700.
- New tablet that I bought 5 days ago.
I understand how to unlock as that's simple.
I understand I need to install TWRP.
After reading a website on androidcentral, I got the impression I need to start the Fastboot tool in Windows, and boot tablet into Fastboot mode, connect to PC...ect.
XDA forums suggests downgrading the firmware and using MOTOCHOPPER
Also, someone said to just install Scott's recovery install tool and rooting will be an option.
Any help would be great as I don't want to mess up my new toy!!!!!

Bryan480 said:
Any help would be great as I don't want to mess up my new toy!!!!!
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Very understandable!
Downgrading to .8 and using Motochopper is useless by now. That was the easiest method to get TWRP on your tab. You would root and use GooManager to install TWRP. But Goo doesn't support flashing recoveries anymore - so root doesn't get you any closer to getting a custom recovery and a custom rom.
You have to use the fastboot method now (and need to be unlocked for that).
If you are new to this, you may want to read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
Scott's tool is a possibility but hasn't been updated or supported in quite a while. I would recommend the Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Or you go for the whole enchilada and install the SDK Developer tool on your PC.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
Which is kinda overkill if you don't want to develop stuff for Android. What you really need out of that package is the Platform Tools.
Either way - get the correct drivers installed on your PC and fastboot TWRP 2.6.1 or 2.6.3.1 (I prefer the earlier version) onto your tab.
Then flash away :cyclops:

berndblb said:
Downgrading to .8 and using Motochopper is useless by now. That was the easiest method to get TWRP on your tab. You would root and use GooManager to install TWRP. But Goo doesn't support flashing recoveries anymore - so root doesn't get you any closer to getting a custom recovery and a custom rom.
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While it is true that GooManager downloads no longer work, it is still possible to install a recovery from a rooted Android using dd to mmcblk0p4. But it is a good idea to do it via fastboot, just to learn how that works in case one really needs it.

Hello
Thank you so much for the reply!!
So I basically need to install the ADB fastbood on my PC and connect my TF700 to my PC via USB?
Do I need to install it on my TF700 also?

Bryan480 said:
Hello
Thank you so much for the reply!!
So I basically need to install the ADB fastbood on my PC and connect my TF700 to my PC via USB?
Do I need to install it on my TF700 also?
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No you put your TF700 into fast boot mode by booting into the bootloader by holding down power and Volume Down when powering on.
First make sure you have downloaded the correct TWRP recovery blob file for your device from the TeamWin webpage. Use their search to find and choose the blob image for JB4.2 for the TF700T.
Rename it to twrp.blob and put it into the same folder as the fast boot.exe file
Then with it connected to your PC via USB, open a command window in the fastboot.exe folder (shift, right click, open command window here) and type or paste the following one line at a time. Wait for each line to finish:
Code:
TWRP:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot bootloader
When it reboots back into the bootloader pressing the volume down on ECK will now load TWRP

Hello
Think I understand most of this...
Do I need to do anything with USB debug?
When I open command window, due I include TWRP: in each line, or is that not needed?
And what is volume down on ECK?
Sorry If I sound like an idiot; this is all new to me.
Thank you so much!

Bryan480 said:
Hello
Think I understand most of this...
Do I need to do anything with USB debug?
When I open command window, due I include TWRP: in each line, or is that not needed?
And what is volume down on ECK?
Sorry If I sound like an idiot; this is all new to me.
Thank you so much!
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Omit the TWRP ahead of the fastboot command. I think sbdags meant to write that outside of the code marks.
He's a busy man....
ECK is a typo. Supposed to be RCK, the icon for your recovery in the bootloader menu. And you have to push Volume UP on the flashing icon to enter it. Volume Down let's you cycle through the icons.
He's a busy man
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berndblb said:
Omit the TWRP ahead of the fastboot command. I think sbdags meant to write that outside of the code marks.
He's a busy man....
ECK is a typo. Supposed to be RCK, the icon for your recovery in the bootloader menu. And you have to push Volume UP on the flashing icon to enter it. Volume Down let's you cycle through the icons.
He's a busy man
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Oops yep ignore the TWRP: bit and also ECK should be RCK

Ok great
I'm going to try this and will report back!
Thanks again

Hello,
I just want to make sure I have the correct bootloader before I do this, as I don't want to break my new toy!!
My tablet is new...just bought about a week ago.
Thank you so much!!
You guys are great!

Well, if you have a 10.6.1.14.x bootloader, you're good to go.
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk

ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.

Bryan480 said:
ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.
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What happens when you try to unlock? Need more info.

Bryan480 said:
ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.
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My recent experience with unlocking:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ent/40226-my-recent-unlocking-experience.html
Dave

ok I finally got it to work after at least 15 attempts. Maybe because I bought on ebay?
Flash time.

I flashed TWRP
I put the reboot code...how long does it take?

Bryan480 said:
I flashed TWRP
I put the reboot code...how long does it take?
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Less than a minute - are you unlocked now?

Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything

Bryan480 said:
Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything
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Well done and welcome aboard. If you want to change the launcher settings you should flash Apex or Nova launcher from the installer and then you can mess with all sorts of things The stock launcher can't be changed.

Bryan480 said:
Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything
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When you have your system up and running the way you want, go back to your TWRP and do a nandroid backup. After the backup, you can disable your Fsync. The worse case is to restore your back or reinstall your rom but you will enjoy your tablet more with Fsync off...