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im using this method to root my nexus which i just bought today -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213 --
and i download the files needed and i downloaded the terminal emulator from the market ( which is what i thought i needed to download) and typed in
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g.img
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but it keeps saying adb: permission denied.
once i get passed the emulator im pretty good and can take care of the recovery stuff. i understand how to flash things and get booted up. just need a little help to get through the first step
fastboot oem unlock works?
try
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
Joey_UFC said:
once i get passed the emulator...
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No idea what you mean here, but the error above sounds like you forgot to enable USB debugging in the settings.
man, i guess you are doing it wrong... you should type these commands CMD (if you are in windows), not on the phone. Of course, it will give you "permission denied" because you don't have root yet...
rgds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096384
thanks for the replys guys, i'll show you what i have done so far ( seriously nothing lmao)
The link i posted in the OP is what i hope is to get rooted.
First i downloaded the grj stock rom and put it in the root of my sd card.
then i downloaded the Clockwork Recovery and put that in my sd card as well ( just in case)
and the 3rd step asks to open up the terminal, this is where i had trouble. I tried my cmd on my laptop while my phone is plugged in ( with usb debugging on) and pasted this command..
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g.img
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and it says it does not recognize that command. so after a while of trying i realized the OP might of ment the terminal EMULATOR that you get from the market. and i tryed that and typed in the command again
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g.img
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and the emulator says adb denied.
so that's where im at now. Its either the thread i posted is for people who are ALREADY rooted or that theres a different command for me to try.
i think i know whats wrong. my android sdk isn't installed correctly
Hi everyone,
this is the first time i post in this forum and i am totally beginner to the andriod system.....And i do think i am exactly in the same status with nicolas(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33211630)----my a700 bricked beacuse proceed ICS root's procedures in jb system
i have tried MD instruction to get into fastboot mode....but i dont know if i get into fastboot mode:
i only get "acer" logo in the middle and i have two statement at the top left corner:
"Bootloader version JB-653b3d3 (Unlock Mode)
Bootloader VJB-653b3d(UnlockMode): Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
When i open "window device manager" in PC, it showed "ADB interface"-"Acer fastboot interface"
Have i got into fastboot mode?
what is my next step then?????:crying::crying::crying::crying:
i dont know how can i copy image from Verboth's ROM(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952124)
THX A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hksrichard said:
Hi everyone,
this is the first time i post in this forum and i am totally beginner to the andriod system.....And i do think i am exactly in the same status with nicolas(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33211630)----my a700 bricked beacuse proceed ICS root's procedures in jb system
i have tried MD instruction to get into fastboot mode....but i dont know if i get into fastboot mode:
i only get "acer" logo in the middle and i have two statement at the top left corner:
"Bootloader version JB-653b3d3 (Unlock Mode)
Bootloader VJB-653b3d(UnlockMode): Starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
When i open "window device manager" in PC, it showed "ADB interface"-"Acer fastboot interface"
Have i got into fastboot mode?
what is my next step then?????:crying::crying::crying::crying:
i dont know how can i copy image from Verboth's ROM(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952124)
THX A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eh.... another one
Mate, you probably only need to fastboot a JB 700 boot.img on your tab.
Yes, you are in fastboot mode.
So if I get this right, you have a JB operating system, but you decided to use an ICS root procedure?
If you haven't changed anything else, it should be simple enough as running Verboth's 700 JB easy root program. If you don't want to do the whole thing, then you can simply install his boot.img by using fastboot.
fastboot flash boot xxxxxxxxx.img (where xxxxxxxx.img is the name of the boot.img)
Did you attempt to install some type of update file? Just asking to be sure I know exactly how you got to this situation.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Eh.... another one
Mate, you probably only need to fastboot a JB 700 boot.img on your tab.
Yes, you are in fastboot mode.
So if I get this right, you have a JB operating system, but you decided to use an ICS root procedure?
If you haven't changed anything else, it should be simple enough as running Verboth's 700 JB easy root program. If you don't want to do the whole thing, then you can simply install his boot.img by using fastboot.
fastboot flash boot xxxxxxxxx.img (where xxxxxxxx.img is the name of the boot.img)
Did you attempt to install some type of update file? Just asking to be sure I know exactly how you got to this situation.
MD
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Thx for yr help so i have the command of flashing img!!! i havent attempt any update file or other things but i have clicked the factory reset once...does it matter???
Do u prefer the img inside the easy root or iconiaN2.6??? i dont know which one i should choose??? my version is jelly bean 4.1.1
so after i download it, do i have to move the boot.img to the sdk/platform-tools folder???
or do i just download it any place, then change the directory in the Window Command Prompt to the Rom folder???
lets say "cd C:\ iconiaN 2.6"?? then "C:\ iconiaN2.6\fastboot flash boot boot.img"??
Thz for yr patience...
Moscow Desire said:
Eh.... another one
Mate, you probably only need to fastboot a JB 700 boot.img on your tab.
Yes, you are in fastboot mode.
So if I get this right, you have a JB operating system, but you decided to use an ICS root procedure?
If you haven't changed anything else, it should be simple enough as running Verboth's 700 JB easy root program. If you don't want to do the whole thing, then you can simply install his boot.img by using fastboot.
fastboot flash boot xxxxxxxxx.img (where xxxxxxxx.img is the name of the boot.img)
Did you attempt to install some type of update file? Just asking to be sure I know exactly how you got to this situation.
MD
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ar...i have forgotten to answer yr last q...How i get to this situation??
After googling, all webs say 4.2 is jelly bean and 4.0 is ICS...i guess i am ICS i am so careless
then i follow yr thread instruction..i try method1. it still okay i can run the system but i cant root it. So i try the second method...
doing factory reset is after i have bricked..does it matter??
Moscow Desire said:
Eh.... another one
Mate, you probably only need to fastboot a JB 700 boot.img on your tab.
Yes, you are in fastboot mode.
So if I get this right, you have a JB operating system, but you decided to use an ICS root procedure?
If you haven't changed anything else, it should be simple enough as running Verboth's 700 JB easy root program. If you don't want to do the whole thing, then you can simply install his boot.img by using fastboot.
fastboot flash boot xxxxxxxxx.img (where xxxxxxxx.img is the name of the boot.img)
Did you attempt to install some type of update file? Just asking to be sure I know exactly how you got to this situation.
MD
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At last, I have chosen the boot.img in the easy root zip from Verboth...but i type the flash command it said it does not recognized.
BUT after i move the boot.img into the platform-tools next to the fastboot.exe, i type the command again and it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thx a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
my tablet is back!!!!!!!!!!! i can go back to the normal mode !!!!!
One last question about the root...so after i done all these step, can my A700 still follow yr easy root guide in here???: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997350
my A700 details:
Andriod Version: 4.1.1
Kernel version: 3.1.10+
Image version: Acer_AV051_A700_RV18RC02_PA_CA
Build number: Acer_AV051_A700_1.053.00_PA_CA
Image P/N: FM.S1MA0.04F
can i still root by easy root??? looking forward to hearing yr gd news
anyway, you are very kind moderator, thx!
My computer doesn't recognize the A700 tablet. It say <waiting for device> after I try the boot.img command.
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alan0923 said:
My computer doesn't recognize the A700 tablet. It say <waiting for device> after I try the boot.img command.
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I figure it's issue with Windows 10. All the adb drivers are for windows 7. Ran on a computer running windows 7 and there is response showing bootloader locked. Will look at the other posts and continue. Thanks for all the posts on XDA.
I got the other computer on windows 10 to recongize the tablet as well now.
HI all,
I am VERY new to this custom ROM stuff, and I am a bit confused. I have an ASUS TF300T Transformer Tablet. It has 4.2.1 loaded, build is JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.12.3-20130416. If more particulars are needed, I can provide.
I have rooted the tablet (I used motochopper to gain superuser access), thinking that would allow me to load a custom ROM. I was WRONG (as most of you probably know). I want to load a custom ROM (CyanogenMod), and also not use the ASUS preloaded software. I want something with less bloat, is faster, and something I can customize at will.
So....I have read a ton of posts on this, but I can't seem to find a step by step single, simple process to accomplish this daunting task. Simply put, I need step by step instructions that can get me where I want to be. At this point, I'm not so sure I could be more confused! LOL!
Anyone who has done this, or is experienced with this, I could use some major league assistance!
I want a faster, more "open" tablet. I also know I don't want to brick it. I definitely don't need a 300.00 paperweight!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
Scar!
robscar said:
HI all,
I am VERY new to this custom ROM stuff, and I am a bit confused. I have an ASUS TF300T Transformer Tablet. It has 4.2.1 loaded, build is JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.12.3-20130416. If more particulars are needed, I can provide.
I have rooted the tablet (I used motochopper to gain superuser access), thinking that would allow me to load a custom ROM. I was WRONG (as most of you probably know). I want to load a custom ROM (CyanogenMod), and also not use the ASUS preloaded software. I want something with less bloat, is faster, and something I can customize at will.
So....I have read a ton of posts on this, but I can't seem to find a step by step single, simple process to accomplish this daunting task. Simply put, I need step by step instructions that can get me where I want to be. At this point, I'm not so sure I could be more confused! LOL!
Anyone who has done this, or is experienced with this, I could use some major league assistance!
I want a faster, more "open" tablet. I also know I don't want to brick it. I definitely don't need a 300.00 paperweight!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
Scar!
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You need a custom recovery! download twrp here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tf300t
DOWNLOAD THE ONE THAT SAYS "openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-4.2" and flash it with fastboot in cmd " fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob" make sure you rename the blob to "twrp.blob"
*update your info your bootloader is "10.6.1.15.3" instead of "10.6.1.12.3"
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You can also follow this guide. It explains what you need to do pretty well. But you do need a custom recovery, which i prefer TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
I was confused at first too. I think they need to change the wording in the tutorials. They say "If you're on JB bootloader, this twrp, if you're on 4.2 BL, that TWRP" and i was just thinking... WTF, both of them, 4.1 and 4.2 are jellybean.... it should be changed to 4.1 BL and 4.2 BL, none referred to as JB.
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So...does my tablet need to be unlocked first? What do I do once TWRP is loaded on my tablet? When you say "flash it with fastboot in cmd " fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob". What does this mean? This is where it gets very confusing.
robscar said:
So...does my tablet need to be unlocked first? What do I do once TWRP is loaded on my tablet? When you say "flash it with fastboot in cmd " fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob". What does this mean? This is where it gets very confusing.
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if you installed root on your device you should have adb and fastboot, right?
if you are on windows(pc) press the windows key + the R key and type cmd in the search box, then press enter now navigate to the adb/fastboot directory on your pc by typing "cd <the location of the file>" then plug in your tablet in fastboot and type " fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob" what does this do? this command flashes twrp over the stock recovery, with twrp you can install custom roms! after you have done this download a rom you like (watch out for bootloader versions! if you are on stock 4.2.1 i would reccomend the latest unofficial AOKP or the latest official cm10.1) if you download a rom you can see it is a zip file, place this zip file on your sdcard and power up your tablet in bootloader by holding volume down + power button till icons pop up! now press the volume up key when the RCK icon is blinking! now twrp should start, now click on wipe and then advanced wipe and wipe system data cache(you don't need to wipe your data if you prefer to keep it!) now go back to the main menu of twrp by pressing the home button in the top right corner, now click install and navigate to the directory you have placed the rom in, after install reboot!
I've a TF300TG but I think my question is associated to the title of this thread. Do I have to note the sku of my Pad or isn't that important when I flash a custom Rom?
In the threads of many custom Roms I've read nothing about the sku. So I'm not sure if I have to take care for this.
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noahvt said:
if you installed root on your device you should have adb and fastboot, right?
if you are on windows(pc) press the windows key + the R key and type cmd in the search box, then press enter now navigate to the adb/fastboot directory on your pc by typing "cd <the location of the file>" then plug in your tablet in fastboot and type " fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob" what does this do? this command flashes twrp over the stock recovery, with twrp you can install custom roms! after you have done this download a rom you like (watch out for bootloader versions! if you are on stock 4.2.1 i would reccomend the latest unofficial AOKP or the latest official cm10.1) if you download a rom you can see it is a zip file, place this zip file on your sdcard and power up your tablet in bootloader by holding volume down + power button till icons pop up! now press the volume up key when the RCK icon is blinking! now twrp should start, now click on wipe and then advanced wipe and wipe system data cache(you don't need to wipe your data if you prefer to keep it!) now go back to the main menu of twrp by pressing the home button in the top right corner, now click install and navigate to the directory you have placed the rom in, after install reboot!
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OK, first, I am on a MAC. I have "terminal" for CMD lines, so, it should find whatever files I need it to find just as the windows CMD block will.
I have "fastboot and ADB" in a folder on my desktop, I have named the folder "android". I also downloaded the TWRP for 4.2.1 (renamed to TWRP.BLOB). I think I have all the files I require, it's just a matter of what steps to take. I also have the CM 10.1. This is the ROM I would like to use.
I was also reading that using TWRP, I am not supposed to wipe. I guess, theoretically, I want to be able to boot to the original ASUS ROM in case anything goes wrong. Otherwise, I wouldn't have a ROM to boot from.
I'm not sure if everything I am saying is correct, again, I am very new to this and trying to undertand exactly what I am doing.
robscar said:
OK, first, I am on a MAC. I have "terminal" for CMD lines, so, it should find whatever files I need it to find just as the windows CMD block will.
I have "fastboot and ADB" in a folder on my desktop, I have named the folder "android". I also downloaded the TWRP for 4.2.1 (renamed to TWRP.BLOB). I think I have all the files I require, it's just a matter of what steps to take. I also have the CM 10.1. This is the ROM I would like to use.
I was also reading that using TWRP, I am not supposed to wipe. I guess, theoretically, I want to be able to boot to the original ASUS ROM in case anything goes wrong. Otherwise, I wouldn't have a ROM to boot from.
I'm not sure if everything I am saying is correct, again, I am very new to this and trying to undertand exactly what I am doing.
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The fast boot and adb you have are most likely windows files. Not sure if there is fast boot and adb for Mac.
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diesburg said:
The fast boot and adb you have are most likely windows files. Not sure if there is fast boot and adb for Mac.
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I got these files from the SDK download for MAC.
robscar said:
I got these files from the SDK download for MAC.
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Any possibility of kicking this to the top and maybe getting this tablet accomplished tonight? I believe I have all the files I need (for MAC), and I am ready to go. I just need to know exactly what to do.
HELP!! LOL!!
robscar said:
Any possibility of kicking this to the top and maybe getting this tablet accomplished tonight? I believe I have all the files I need (for MAC), and I am ready to go. I just need to know exactly what to do.
HELP!! LOL!!
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I can TRY to help. I have no mac, never used one, dont know the procedures for getting the drivers and stuff installed on mac. So, im going to assume you have the fastboot drivers installed properly.
NOTE: IF YOU'RE TABLET BREAKS, NEVER TURNS ON AGAIN, OR GOES UP IN SMOKE BECAUSE OF MY DIRECTIONS, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT AND RESPONSIBILITY NOT MINE. GET OVER IT AND BUY A NEW ONE.....LMAO.... really though, i am helping as best as i can and you always run a risk flashing devices and thats your risk, not mine.... but if you follow my directions exactly, you will be jsut fine and not have a broken device...
First, make sure you're on the latest update from asus. Should be a bootloader ending in 15.3 and android 4.2.1 .
Second, unlock your bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader is quite simple. Download this: http://d-h.st/86c Install it on the tablet and open the app (its a RAR file so it needs extracted first) Follow the directions it gives you, if i remember correctly, you just click yes or something, tablet reboots, and the bootloaders unlocked. If it sucessfully unlocks, when you first turn the tablet on, in the top left corner of the screen, it will say unlocked.
After bootloaders unlocked, turn the tablet off. Power on the tablet by holding the power button and the volume down button at the same time. This will take you into bootloader mode. One quick thing to make sure you are on the latest bootloader. The bootloader screen should have 3 icons to choose from, if it has 4, you are on the old/wrong bootloader and need to go back and update your system before proceeding. If 3 icons, you're good to go, plug the usb cable in the tablet and in your computer.
Download TWRP recovery now. This is the part where you dont wanna screw up, downloading and flashing wrong recovery can equal a broken tablet. Download this exact TWRP recovery: http://diesburg.co/tf300t/twrp/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
Put that file in the folder where fastboot is.
Now in your terminal/command line, go to the directory where fastboot is. With tablet plugged in and in bootloader mode like mentioned above and terminal in the fastboot folder, type: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob and press enter .... this will flash TWRP recovery to your tablet using fastboot.... if you get something like "waiting for device" in your terminal window after typing this and it never gets past that, thats where i cant help, drivers for fastboot or something isnt right.... if it works, hell yea, onto the next step....
Reboot the tablet, type: fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot and press enter.... let android fully boot up, copy your ROM to your tablet and dont forget the gapps package for the rom..... now turn the tablet back off......
power the tablet back on like before holding power button and volume down.... once in here, RCK will already be highlighted, if its not, use your volume down key to get it highlighted... once highlighted, hit volume up and this will boot the twrp recovery you flashed......
Once in TWRP, (FIRST DONT FORGET CLICK BACKUP AND MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM!!!) now, make sure you can see your cyanogenmod rom file and gapps by clicking install and going to the ocation where its at, if you see the 2 files, click the back button to the main screen.... on the main screen, click : Wipe, then click factory reset.....after that, go back to the wipe screen, and click system to wipe the system partition..... now go back to the main screen again....
Click install, then click to install the cyanogenmod rom.... after it installs, install the gapps package.... after that, you SHOULD be good to go, reboot the tablet by clicking reboot to system.....
I think that covers everything..... now in the future for flashing other roms, always wipe before flashing and flash the roms the same way you did this one.... just so you know, not ALL roms require gapps package.... most specify whether they do or not....
Any problems, let me know unless its the "waiting for device" thing, i cant help with mac drivers, someone else will have to
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
diesburg said:
I can TRY to help. I have no mac, never used one, dont know the procedures for getting the drivers and stuff installed on mac. So, im going to assume you have the fastboot drivers installed properly.
NOTE: IF YOU'RE TABLET BREAKS, NEVER TURNS ON AGAIN, OR GOES UP IN SMOKE BECAUSE OF MY DIRECTIONS, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT AND RESPONSIBILITY NOT MINE. GET OVER IT AND BUY A NEW ONE.....LMAO.... really though, i am helping as best as i can and you always run a risk flashing devices and thats your risk, not mine.... but if you follow my directions exactly, you will be jsut fine and not have a broken device...
First, make sure you're on the latest update from asus. Should be a bootloader ending in 15.3 and android 4.2.1 .
Second, unlock your bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader is quite simple. Download this: http://d-h.st/86c Install it on the tablet and open the app (its a RAR file so it needs extracted first) Follow the directions it gives you, if i remember correctly, you just click yes or something, tablet reboots, and the bootloaders unlocked. If it sucessfully unlocks, when you first turn the tablet on, in the top left corner of the screen, it will say unlocked.
After bootloaders unlocked, turn the tablet off. Power on the tablet by holding the power button and the volume down button at the same time. This will take you into bootloader mode. One quick thing to make sure you are on the latest bootloader. The bootloader screen should have 3 icons to choose from, if it has 4, you are on the old/wrong bootloader and need to go back and update your system before proceeding. If 3 icons, you're good to go, plug the usb cable in the tablet and in your computer.
Download TWRP recovery now. This is the part where you dont wanna screw up, downloading and flashing wrong recovery can equal a broken tablet. Download this exact TWRP recovery: http://diesburg.co/tf300t/twrp/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
Put that file in the folder where fastboot is.
Now in your terminal/command line, go to the directory where fastboot is. With tablet plugged in and in bootloader mode like mentioned above and terminal in the fastboot folder, type: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob and press enter .... this will flash TWRP recovery to your tablet using fastboot.... if you get something like "waiting for device" in your terminal window after typing this and it never gets past that, thats where i cant help, drivers for fastboot or something isnt right.... if it works, hell yea, onto the next step....
Reboot the tablet, type: fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot and press enter.... let android fully boot up, copy your ROM to your tablet and dont forget the gapps package for the rom..... now turn the tablet back off......
power the tablet back on like before holding power button and volume down.... once in here, RCK will already be highlighted, if its not, use your volume down key to get it highlighted... once highlighted, hit volume up and this will boot the twrp recovery you flashed......
Once in TWRP, (FIRST DONT FORGET CLICK BACKUP AND MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM!!!) now, make sure you can see your cyanogenmod rom file and gapps by clicking install and going to the ocation where its at, if you see the 2 files, click the back button to the main screen.... on the main screen, click : Wipe, then click factory reset.....after that, go back to the wipe screen, and click system to wipe the system partition..... now go back to the main screen again....
Click install, then click to install the cyanogenmod rom.... after it installs, install the gapps package.... after that, you SHOULD be good to go, reboot the tablet by clicking reboot to system.....
I think that covers everything..... now in the future for flashing other roms, always wipe before flashing and flash the roms the same way you did this one.... just so you know, not ALL roms require gapps package.... most specify whether they do or not....
Any problems, let me know unless its the "waiting for device" thing, i cant help with mac drivers, someone else will have to
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So, no matter what I do, the bootloader has to be unlocked, correct?
robscar said:
So, no matter what I do, the bootloader has to be unlocked, correct?
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for a custom rom, as far as i know, yes
but for just root on stock rom i believe theres ways to root stock without unlocking the bootloader
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I simply cannot seem to get the MAC to do this. I just don't know what command lines to use in the "terminal". I am amazed that no one has flashed their tablet with a MAC.
Anyone who has done this with a MAC, please drop a line if you can. I would really like to get this done if at all possible.
I am unlocked, I get all the way to the "flash" commands, and then it seems to not want to cooperate.
HELP!
robscar said:
I simply cannot seem to get the MAC to do this. I just don't know what command lines to use in the "terminal". I am amazed that no one has flashed their tablet with a MAC.
Anyone who has done this with a MAC, please drop a line if you can. I would really like to get this done if at all possible.
I am unlocked, I get all the way to the "flash" commands, and then it seems to not want to cooperate.
HELP!
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It's most likely drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Maybe that'll help?
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I wanted to close out this thread and thank everyone who jumped in to try to assist me. I was not able to flash my tablet, nor get the Cyanogen mod loaded. Not sure why, but, as I try to load TWRP, I get a "permission denied" error.
Eventually, I will get my hands on a windows computer and give this another shot. But, it should have worked on my MAC as easily as anything else. Not sure exactly what I am doing wrong, but, my tablet is working just fine so, I know I did not "mess" anything up (YAY).
If someone has been able to "flash" and put a custom rom on their ASUS Transformer using a MAC computer, please get with me and let's chat!
Again, thanks everyone for taking some time to walk me thru this! I learned a lot, so your efforts did not go to waste! I great appreciate it!
Scar!
robscar said:
I wanted to close out this thread and thank everyone who jumped in to try to assist me. I was not able to flash my tablet, nor get the Cyanogen mod loaded. Not sure why, but, as I try to load TWRP, I get a "permission denied" error.
Eventually, I will get my hands on a windows computer and give this another shot. But, it should have worked on my MAC as easily as anything else. Not sure exactly what I am doing wrong, but, my tablet is working just fine so, I know I did not "mess" anything up (YAY).
If someone has been able to "flash" and put a custom rom on their ASUS Transformer using a MAC computer, please get with me and let's chat!
Again, thanks everyone for taking some time to walk me thru this! I learned a lot, so your efforts did not go to waste! I great appreciate it!
Scar!
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not sure exactly how a mac works but i believe its some sort of linux. can you by chance start the terminal with "administrator" priveleges or type "su" in the terminal to get root priveleges? Just my thoughts with a "permission denied" error, you dont have administrator/root access.
In that link i shared above about mac and fastboot, it says to use " ./ " in front of every command. So try the fastboot commands i said above to flash the recovery but do it with ./ infront like this: ./fastboot flash commands
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk 2
Well, I used Motochopper to root my tablet, so, I'm not quite sure exactly what you mean. So, I am rooted, my BL is unlocked.
My tablets boots in "fastboot", I just can't seem to get the flash done. At this point, I am not so sure I could be more lost. LOL!
robscar said:
Well, I used Motochopper to root my tablet, so, I'm not quite sure exactly what you mean. So, I am rooted, my BL is unlocked.
My tablets boots in "fastboot", I just can't seem to get the flash done. At this point, I am not so sure I could be more lost. LOL!
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In the steps I told you above. The part where you do the fastboot commands in the terminal. "fastboot flash 0x(somenumber) recovery twrp.blob"
put a ./ in front of the fastboot command... so its "./fastboot flash 0x(thatnumber) recovery twrp.blob"
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk 2
My infinity just passes its warranty and it is in newest stock firmware and not rooted. I think it is too slow and laggy and i would like to make some change by flashing new rom. As i know, the newest firmware .10 can not be unlocked and flash rom? So do i have to downgrade to .8 to make it work?
ericsundiu said:
My infinity just passes its warranty and it is in newest stock firmware and not rooted. I think it is too slow and laggy and i would like to make some change by flashing new rom. As i know, the newest firmware .10 can not be unlocked and flash rom? So do i have to downgrade to .8 to make it work?
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You don't have to downgrade.
After you unlocked your tablet, you can push a custom recovery through ADB or fastboot and use that custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
If you use this method you bypass rooting the stock rom altogether. Every custom rom is rooted already.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
berndblb said:
You don't have to downgrade.
After you unlocked your tablet, you can push a custom recovery through ADB or fastboot and use that custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
If you use this method you bypass rooting the stock rom altogether. Every custom rom is rooted already.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
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do you mean i can still unlock with the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware? using the official unlock tool?
ericsundiu said:
do you mean i can still unlock with the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware? using the official unlock tool?
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Unlocking and rooting are two different things. There is no known root method at this time for the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware. The Unlock Tool should still work.
I don't think it's a question which firmware you have - sometimes it works like a charm and other users cannot unlock at all due to incorrect or incomplete S/N database on Asus servers. At least I have not heard anything that people have trouble unlocking after the last update.
Just download the latest version, v8 I think, install and run it. The worst that can happen is it fails.
Do yourself a huge favor and educate yourself thoroughly before you try to flash custom software to the tablet.
There is little risk in flashing a custom rom IF you do it right. But yesterday night I tried to help someone who did it wrong and hard bricked his tablet. Read 3 times, ask twice, flash once!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
berndblb said:
You don't have to downgrade.
After you unlocked your tablet, you can push a custom recovery through ADB or fastboot
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For flashing via adb and the staging partition, Android must be rooted. Fastboot works without root.
I did a clean wipe of my tablet and installed 10.6.1.14.10 onto my tablet.
I have unlocked the bootloader, but when booting up I then have the default recovery and rom supplied by Asus with no root.
I tried motochopper and debugfs method, and as described above neither work, the cmd prompt windows just record failures.
Read this forum regarding what is what (fastboot, root, unlocked etc.) and why you do them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
The way I gave root to the stock rom was by loading into fastboot mode and pushing a twrp image to my tablet off CHROMI rom site. I then used that to root the system. To be honest I did not need to root as I could have just then flashed the CHROMI custom rom which comes with SU anyway....
Get fastboot into a folder and also copy the TWRP recovery img inside the fastboot folder
Attach your device to the PC
Start fastboot mode by switching off your tablet then switching on in bootloader by holding down power on and volumn down
Connect tablet to PC (need approperiate drivers)
Open cmd prompt as admininstrator and goto directory with recovery image in the fastboot folder
Type the following commands:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot (though I don't think i typed this if honest, struggling to remember)
Unplug tablet from the PC and reboot into recovery mode
If you got the image of twrp from CHROMI site which includes bootloader also, i think it includes SU, therefore just exit and close recovery and it should ask to install SU. Select yes
Reboot the device
Your device is now rooted, though think you need to run SU in the tablet to get it fully setup.
Sorry this is not 100% perfect, I will recall what I did tonight when at home in front of PC with files.
berndblb said:
You don't have to downgrade.
After you unlocked your tablet, you can push a custom recovery through ADB or fastboot and use that custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
If you use this method you bypass rooting the stock rom altogether. Every custom rom is rooted already.
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Hello Berndblb (and everybody else ),
I'm quite a Noob around here as you can see and I've the same problem.
My TF700 has the build : US_epad-10.6.1.14.10 and the Android version : 4.2.1
I followed the instructions from this thread and now my tablet is unlocked.
I want to flash it to run under the last version of Cromi and I've read the instructions :
"- Step 1 - Coming from Stock Asus 10.6.1.x – INSTALLING TWRP 2.5 on 10.6.1.14.4/8"
Okay, so now I need to install TWRP, so I followed the guidelines : to do so, the easiest way is to install goomanager on the playstore.
Okay let's do this, I go to the playstore and I read the first line : This app is for ROOTED USERS ONLY!
Okay, so now before doing anything, I need to root my TF700, so I go back to this thread and I see that the easiest way to do it is by using motochopper but motochopper doesn't seem to work on 10.6.1.14.10.
As you said yourself previously before, I need to downgrade to 0.8 before using motochopper to root my tablet.
Okay let's do this, I search many threads and I've finally used this method :
1/ Download the previous firmware from asus website for my tablet (us version) and unzip it to get another .zip : US_epad-user-10.6.1.14.8.zip
2/ Put it into the root of my internal sd card
3/ Boot with "power + vol down" then after the splash screen put "vol up".
4/ Android start to work to add the downgrade version.... then I get the sick droid !
So, now I'm quite stuck here, I can't downgrade this way... any advices ?
M1ster1 said:
Hello Berndblb (and everybody else ),
I'm quite a Noob around here as you can see and I've the same problem.
My TF700 has the build : US_epad-10.6.1.14.10 and the Android version : 4.2.1
I followed the instructions from this thread and now my tablet is unlocked.
I want to flash it to run under the last version of Cromi and I've read the instructions :
"- Step 1 - Coming from Stock Asus 10.6.1.x – INSTALLING TWRP 2.5 on 10.6.1.14.4/8"
Okay, so now I need to install TWRP, so I followed the guidelines : to do so, the easiest way is to install goomanager on the playstore.
Okay let's do this, I go to the playstore and I read the first line : This app is for ROOTED USERS ONLY!
Okay, so now before doing anything, I need to root my TF700, so I go back to this thread and I see that the easiest way to do it is by using motochopper but motochopper doesn't seem to work on 10.6.1.14.10.
As you said yourself previously before, I need to downgrade to 0.8 before using motochopper to root my tablet.
Okay let's do this, I search many threads and I've finally used this method :
1/ Download the previous firmware from asus website for my tablet (us version) and unzip it to get another .zip : US_epad-user-10.6.1.14.8.zip
2/ Put it into the root of my internal sd card
3/ Boot with "power + vol down" then after the splash screen put "vol up".
4/ Android start to work to add the downgrade version.... then I get the sick droid !
So, now I'm quite stuck here, I can't downgrade this way... any advices ?
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You can try to install from your system, not stock recovery. You need to boot your system normally and look in the lower right corner at your notification. It should notify you that their is an update for you. When you click on it, it will walk you through the update process. You need to make sure that you have only one zip file in your directory which is the Asus firmware that you want to update.
You can also use fastboot to install the TWRP. I don't think you need to root to install a custom recovery by using fastboot if you already unlocked your bootloader. IMO, I think fastboot is easier and faster than motochopper because of rooting process...
LetMeKnow said:
You can also use fastboot to install the TWRP. I don't think you need to root to install a custom recovery by using fastboot if you already unlocked your bootloader. IMO, I think fastboot is easier and faster than motochopper because of rooting process...
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Thanks LetMeKnow !
It was the right way to do it (Berndblb advised this also here).
It worked and I've now TWRP installed ! :victory:
But it wasn't so easy, fortunately there's plenty of help around here
I'll write here quickly how I did it, it could help someone, who knows, sharing doesn't hurt, even if I'm sure there's plenty of different methods to do it.
I found some help in this guide because the explanation under "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method:" from the TWRP page is a bit rough for a beginner like me.
First I need to mention that I've Windows XP on my computer.
As you can read here there's 3 different ways to install TWRP on the TF700, the first one is the easiest one, but you need to be root, if you're unrooted like me and you want to skip rooting, let's install TWRP via fastboot.
Requirements :
- Bootloader must be unlocked. Very easy following this thread.
- ADB and Fastboot must be installed on your computer. You can follow this guide, this way you'll install them from the latest version of Android SDK and avoid any trouble.
- You should have the USB driver for your TF700 installed on your computer. I've read multiple times that that the official drivers could create some trouble, and indeed it happened to me. So you can give a try, and if this doesn't work, let's go for the Universal Naked Driver.
- Download the last version of TWRP (the newest .blob file) from here. Rename it to twrp.blob and place it under C:/Android (or C:/Android-adb, depending how you've rename your folder containing adb and fastboot.exe).
Fastboot method :
- Before starting, you want to be sure that your computer recognize well your tablet, otherwise, you'll follow a tutoriel like me, enter the final command, press enter and watch... nothing ! just a prompt command blinking in front of you, because if the script don't find any device, it will just write nothing.
To be sure of that, turn on your TF700, Plug it to your computer via a USB cable, then enable USB debugging (Tap the Build Number 7 times under Settings, About Tablet and it will show up under Dev Settings).
Now, if you're under WinXP like me, it may be possible that the pc doesn't recognize well your tablet, and you'll probably have to play with your device manager (to go into your device manager right-click on My Computer and click Properties, In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab, In the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button then look for your device, click on it, uninstall drivers, then reinstall the naked driver mentioned before for example). You may find some help here or around here in the forum.
Once you think your tablet with USB debugging enabled is well recognized by your computer, try to open a command prompt (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box) and type “adb devices” (without quotes). The daemon will start up, and all connected devices will be listed. If your device shows up, let's continue to next step, otherwise, you should continue to play with uninstalling drivers, reboot, installing others drivers...
- Turn off & Unplug your device.
- Enter fastboot mode : Keep pressing the Power button while holding the Volume down button till the screen responds then
1) If you have an old bootloader select USB icon, press Volume up button.
2) If you have the new 4.2.1 boot loader it automatically boot into usb mode, it should be written in the upper left corner something like this :
The Device is UnLocked.
key driver not found...booting os
Android cardhu-user bootloader <1.00 e> released by "ww_epad-10.6.1.14-20130329" A03
Starting Fastboot USB download Protocol
I didn't know that and I found some answer here and here.
- Plug the TF700 to your computer via a USB cable. (and make sure no other android devices is connected to the computer)
- Open a command prompt in your computer (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box).
Just to be sure (one more time) that your device is well recognized by the computer type “fastboot devices” (without quotes).
You should see at least one line with some numbers written.
Then, change the working directory of the command window to the directory where you had placed the TWRP recovery file (twrp.blob) using the command “cd directorylocation” without quotes (probably, “cd c:\android“).
Then, in the command prompt, enter the command: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
After the process finishes, You can unplug and reboot your tablet.
- Normally the TWRP recovery is now installed on your device !
To check that enter recovery mode : Boot with "power + vol down" then after the splash screen put "vol up". You should see that image, cool right ?
I don't take any credit for this quick explanation because I took all the informations from this forum (and from different other websites) and gathered them together for my own case, but I think this may help others.
A big Thanks to all the guys here who take the time to write, explain and help, that's great, keep it up the good work :good:
M1ster1 said:
Thanks LetMeKnow !
It was the right way to do it (Berndblb advised this also here).
It worked and I've now TWRP installed ! :victory:
But it wasn't so easy, fortunately there's plenty of help around here
I'll write here quickly how I did it, it could help someone, who knows, sharing doesn't hurt, even if I'm sure there's plenty of different methods to do it.
I found some help in this guide because the explanation under "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method:" from the TWRP page is a bit rough for a beginner like me.
First I need to mention that I've Windows XP on my computer.
As you can read here there's 3 different ways to install TWRP on the TF700, the first one is the easiest one, but you need to be root, if you're unrooted like me and you want to skip rooting, let's install TWRP via fastboot.
Requirements :
- Bootloader must be unlocked. Very easy following this thread.
- ADB and Fastboot must be installed on your computer. You can follow this guide, this way you'll install them from the latest version of Android SDK and avoid any trouble.
- You should have the USB driver for your TF700 installed on your computer. I've read multiple times that that the official drivers could create some trouble, and indeed it happened to me. So you can give a try, and if this doesn't work, let's go for the Universal Naked Driver.
- Download the last version of TWRP (the newest .blob file) from here. Rename it to twrp.blob and place it under C:/Android (or C:/Android-adb, depending how you've rename your folder containing adb and fastboot.exe).
Fastboot method :
- Before starting, you want to be sure that your computer recognize well your tablet, otherwise, you'll follow a tutoriel like me, enter the final command, press enter and watch... nothing ! just a prompt command blinking in front of you, because if the script don't find any device, it will just write nothing.
To be sure of that, turn on your TF700, Plug it to your computer via a USB cable, then enable USB debugging (Tap the Build Number 7 times under Settings, About Tablet and it will show up under Dev Settings).
Now, if you're under WinXP like me, it may be possible that the pc doesn't recognize well your tablet, and you'll probably have to play with your device manager (right click on your device, uninstall drivers, then reinstall the naked driver mentioned before for example). You may find some help here or around here in the forum.
Once you think your tablet with USB debugging enabled is well recognized by your computer, try to open a command prompt (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box) and type “adb devices” (without quotes). The daemon will start up, and all connected devices will be listed. If your device shows up, let's continue to next step, otherwise, you should continue to play with uninstalling drivers, reboot, installing others drivers...
- Turn off your device.
- Enter fastboot mode : Keep pressing the Power button while holding the Volume down button till the screen responds then
1) If you have an old bootloader select USB icon, press Volume up button.
2) If you have the new 4.2.1 boot loader it automatically boot into usb mode, it should be written in the upper left corner something like this :
The Device is UnLocked.
key driver not found...booting os
Android cardhu-user bootloader <1.00 e> released by "ww_epad-10.6.1.14-20130329" A03
Starting Fastboot USB download Protocol
I didn't know that and I found some answer here and here.
- Plug the TF700 to your computer via a USB cable. (and make sure no other android devices is connected to the computer)
- Open a command prompt in your computer (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box).
Just to be sure (one more time) that your device is well recognized by the computer type “fastboot devices” (without quotes).
You should see at least one line with some numbers written.
Then, change the working directory of the command window to the directory where you had placed the TWRP recovery file (twrp.blob) using the command “cd directorylocation” without quotes (probably, “cd c:\android“).
Then, in the command prompt, enter the command: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
After the process finishes, You can unplug and reboot your phone.
- Normally the TWRP recovery is now installed on your device !
To check that enter recovery mode : Boot with "power + vol down" then after the splash screen put "vol up". You should see that image, cool right ?
I don't take any credit for this quick explanation because I took all the informations from this forum (and from different other websites) and gathered them together for my own case, but I think this may help others.
A big Thanks to all the guys here who take the time to write, explain and help, that's great, keep it up the good work :good:
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Good job! Congrats!
And thank you for putting this guide together. That's what I call sharing! :victory:
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
M1ster1 said:
Thanks LetMeKnow !
It was the right way to do it (Berndblb advised this also here).
It worked and I've now TWRP installed ! :victory:
But it wasn't so easy, fortunately there's plenty of help around here
I'll write here quickly how I did it, it could help someone, who knows, sharing doesn't hurt, even if I'm sure there's plenty of different methods to do it.
I found some help in this guide because the explanation under "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method:" from the TWRP page is a bit rough for a beginner like me.
First I need to mention that I've Windows XP on my computer.
As you can read here there's 3 different ways to install TWRP on the TF700, the first one is the easiest one, but you need to be root, if you're unrooted like me and you want to skip rooting, let's install TWRP via fastboot.
Requirements :
- Bootloader must be unlocked. Very easy following this thread.
- ADB and Fastboot must be installed on your computer. You can follow this guide, this way you'll install them from the latest version of Android SDK and avoid any trouble.
- You should have the USB driver for your TF700 installed on your computer. I've read multiple times that that the official drivers could create some trouble, and indeed it happened to me. So you can give a try, and if this doesn't work, let's go for the Universal Naked Driver.
- Download the last version of TWRP (the newest .blob file) from here. Rename it to twrp.blob and place it under C:/Android (or C:/Android-adb, depending how you've rename your folder containing adb and fastboot.exe).
Fastboot method :
- Before starting, you want to be sure that your computer recognize well your tablet, otherwise, you'll follow a tutoriel like me, enter the final command, press enter and watch... nothing ! just a prompt command blinking in front of you, because if the script don't find any device, it will just write nothing.
To be sure of that, turn on your TF700, Plug it to your computer via a USB cable, then enable USB debugging (Tap the Build Number 7 times under Settings, About Tablet and it will show up under Dev Settings).
Now, if you're under WinXP like me, it may be possible that the pc doesn't recognize well your tablet, and you'll probably have to play with your device manager (to go into your device manager right-click on My Computer and click Properties, In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab, In the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button then look for your device, click on it, uninstall drivers, then reinstall the naked driver mentioned before for example). You may find some help here or around here in the forum.
Once you think your tablet with USB debugging enabled is well recognized by your computer, try to open a command prompt (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box) and type “adb devices” (without quotes). The daemon will start up, and all connected devices will be listed. If your device shows up, let's continue to next step, otherwise, you should continue to play with uninstalling drivers, reboot, installing others drivers...
- Turn off & Unplug your device.
- Enter fastboot mode : Keep pressing the Power button while holding the Volume down button till the screen responds then
1) If you have an old bootloader select USB icon, press Volume up button.
2) If you have the new 4.2.1 boot loader it automatically boot into usb mode, it should be written in the upper left corner something like this :
The Device is UnLocked.
key driver not found...booting os
Android cardhu-user bootloader <1.00 e> released by "ww_epad-10.6.1.14-20130329" A03
Starting Fastboot USB download Protocol
I didn't know that and I found some answer here and here.
- Plug the TF700 to your computer via a USB cable. (and make sure no other android devices is connected to the computer)
- Open a command prompt in your computer (First, press Win + R to launch the Run dialog, then enter “cmd” in the dialog box).
Just to be sure (one more time) that your device is well recognized by the computer type “fastboot devices” (without quotes).
You should see at least one line with some numbers written.
Then, change the working directory of the command window to the directory where you had placed the TWRP recovery file (twrp.blob) using the command “cd directorylocation” without quotes (probably, “cd c:\android“).
Then, in the command prompt, enter the command: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
After the process finishes, You can unplug and reboot your tablet.
- Normally the TWRP recovery is now installed on your device !
To check that enter recovery mode : Boot with "power + vol down" then after the splash screen put "vol up". You should see that image, cool right ?
I don't take any credit for this quick explanation because I took all the informations from this forum (and from different other websites) and gathered them together for my own case, but I think this may help others.
A big Thanks to all the guys here who take the time to write, explain and help, that's great, keep it up the good work :good:
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It is a nice written How to do list, good job... :good:
You can add these command for fastboot to your list instead of using the power button and volume down..
> fastboot reboot-bootloader # Exit fastboot and reboot into bootloader.
> fastboot reboot # Exit fastboot and reboot to your system
Good job.. :good:
FAILED (InvalidSize)
I am attempting to install a ROM on my Transformer Infinity as it pretty much sucks these days but am a complete NOOB. Have never attempted this with any of my phones or tablets, but figure I would try since these directions are so detailed. After following most the steps you have listed, I get the error below in the command prompt. Can someone please help, I tried searching XDA and Google to no avail. If possible please be as basic and speak in layman's terms b/c all this technical jargon goes right over my head. Thank you in advance!!!
Step followed:
- Then, change the working directory of the command window to the directory where you had placed the TWRP recovery file (twrp.blob) using the command “cd directorylocation” without quotes (probably, “cd c:\android“).
Then, in the command prompt, enter the command: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
After the process finishes, You can unplug and reboot your tablet.
Error:
c:\Android-ADB>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blop
sending 'recovery' <8218 KB>...
OKAY [ 2.938s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED <remote: <InvalidSize>>
finished. total time: 6.633s
epps720 said:
Error:
c:\Android-ADB>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blop
sending 'recovery' <8218 KB>...
OKAY [ 2.938s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED <remote: <InvalidSize>>
finished. total time: 6.633s
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Don't know if you cut and paste the error message or typed it up. But what I notice is that you named the recovery file .blop
It should be .blob
Another step to avoid simple errors: Place the recovery.blob file into the same directory with your fastboot file.
Right click in that directory to open a command prompt and then execute the command
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash reccovery twrp.blob
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berndblb said:
Don't know if you cut and paste the error message or typed it up. But what I notice is that you named the recovery file .blop
It should be .blob
Another step to avoid simple errors: Place the recovery.blob file into the same directory with your fastboot file.
Right click in that directory to open a command prompt and then execute the command
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash reccovery twrp.blob
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Thanks for the help but I'm still getting the same error. I did move the recovery file to the same folder and open the command prompt right from that folder but no luck. Any other ideas?
Thanks again.
epps720 said:
Thanks for the help but I'm still getting the same error. I did move the recovery file to the same folder and open the command prompt right from that folder but no luck. Any other ideas?
Thanks again.
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Actually yes.
Just read in another thread about someone having the same problem as you, getting the incorrect file size error.
Download the TWRP 2.5 blob and try it with that file. I have no idea why, but TWRP 2.6 may cause this error.
At least that bloke got the recovery installed that way. Once you have TWRP, it's easy to upgrade to the latest version.
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berndblb said:
I have no idea why, but TWRP 2.6 may cause this error.
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The blob for TWRP 2.6.3 is bigger than the recovery partition. 2.6.1 should work.
berndblb said:
You don't have to downgrade.
After you unlocked your tablet, you can push a custom recovery through ADB or fastboot and use that custom recovery to flash a custom rom.
If you use this method you bypass rooting the stock rom altogether. Every custom rom is rooted already.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
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Ive had the same question as the OP, i also have a .10 version, i have a US sku, and i downlaoded said associating item but when I went but when i go to either do it with sd, or intewrnal sd, or how ever. through manual or through android, either method both resulted in error when trying to downgrade, i dont know if its because its a downgrade or what.
Ive some linux experience over the years, and have rooted and run custom roms in the past. im trying to achieve the same as the OP, fix my lag, and more options and tweaks.
I have the .zip of the rom i want whitch i found I liked the xcromi rom, so I downloaded it. so, i can put that in and name it what and how do i do the update than through the volume down + pwr combo into that menu? (not sure what its called) but i can't do sideloads because i can't havbe the ultity to sideload without rooting and i can't root with .10, so i have been trying to get past this single step all night and this morning now.
@M1ster1
Thanks for posting this guide. It doesn't do a perfect job however on the TF700t running Android build 10.6.1.14.10. Tried to use the "fix permissions" option in ROM Manager but failed due to insufficient permissions. I installed CWM Superuser and cleaned up the version of SuperSU (prefer Superuser anyhow)... updated the binaries and still no love when trying to correct the permissions, despite all tests showing the device fully rooted.
After a day of pulling my hair out I finally came across vRoot and after even longer found a guide in English. Ran that, again swapped out the Superuser that went with vRoot and again reinstalled Superuser. Used Ti to install as system app. After reboot ROM Manager was finally able to correct permissions and all is golden again.
Hi ,
My Transformer has 10.6.1.14.10 and I am trying to install TWRP thru fastboot as per "M1ster" instructions.
these are the results I see from my command prompt.
C:\Users\Ken>fastboot devices
015d2bbce7041e07 fastboot
C:\Users\Ken>cd c:\Android-adb
c:\Android-adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
sending 'recovery' (4 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.066s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 3.374s]
finished. total time: 3.441s
c:\Android-adb>
after I reboot and select RDK , i get the sick droid error,
I feel like I have missed something, hopefully somebody can point me in the right direction
Thanks
helihaole said:
c:\Android-adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
sending 'recovery' (4 KB)...
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Your "twrp.blob" apparently doesn't contain a recovery - it should be around 6 to 8 MB.
Hello, i am still preparing my device for Lolly-pop flashing, and i am reading instructions everywhere on the web. I have a couple of questions i wanted to ask before i proceed doing anything else.
First one, one of the hardest things to do is unlocking the boot-loader i think. There are many different ways to do that, and everyone looks very complicated, so i have no idea how should i do that. Longest instructions are usually the safest but have the biggest chance of messing things up.
Anyhow, due to my device being rooted, i looked in Play Store for other options and found this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
Can i just use that to unlock my bootloader? And as far as i understand, it will wipe my data as soon as i do that right?
Second one, how do i make sure my USB drivers are working correctly? When i put my phone in bootloader mode and plug it in my Windows 7 laptop, it detects the device as some Bootloader device (cant remember exact name). So is that meant to be like that?
Third one, are there any other easy methods for simply unlocking and locking the bootloader that doenst need some SDK downloading?I have an old android app dev sdk in my pc, can i use that? Can that be done only using the .zip image provided by google?
And just to confirm, are these instructions i have made for myself , are they correct? Will that work?
1) Unlock bootloader using the rooted app from play store.
2)Download and extract the .zip file to a folder on my pc desktop.
3)Put the phone in the bootloader mode, vol-up+vol-down+pwr.
4)plug it in my pc
5)run the flash-all script from the folder on desktop
6)not sure what is supposed to happen now, but i assume the device is going to power on?
7)when the device starts, turn it off, go in bootloader mode, then in recovery and wipe data/factory and cache.
8)somehow lock the bootloader, i do not yet know how will i do this, any tips?
Also there are videos on youtube but most of them are <1 year old, using old instructions i think.
1) yes that app will unlock the bootloader. It needs root though. It does not wipe data. Only fastboot unlock method wipes data for security.
2) click the guides link in my signature. Read then "adb and fastboot. What is it?" Thread. This will tell you how to configure everything properly.
3) use the app in 1 of fastboot. See above, SDK not required.
4) unless you're rooted step 1 will be done with fastboot.
All the guides and info threads you'd ever need are in my signature
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1) yes that app will unlock the bootloader. It needs root though. It does not wipe data. Only fastboot unlock method wipes data for security.
2) click the guides link in my signature. Read then "adb and fastboot. What is it?" Thread. This will tell you how to configure everything properly.
3) use the app in 1 of fastboot. See above, SDK not required.
4) unless you're rooted step 1 will be done with fastboot.
All the guides and info threads you'd ever need are in my signature
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Ok so i can unlock the bootloader with that app. But i will not be able to lock it again, because i will lose root access after the flashing right?
I tried searching the thread you mentioned, but i cant find it. I tried using both search engines, in google and in forum. And i dont think there is link to the thread in your signature. Could you send me a link please?
I do not understand the 3) 4) . To which question are you replying?
Sorry for the massive confusion
EDIT: I just found the thread, looks like a lot of useful information!
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Ok so i can unlock the bootloader with that app. But i will not be able to lock it again, because i will lose root access after the flashing right?
I tried searching the thread you mentioned, but i cant find it. I tried using both search engines, in google and in forum. And i dont think there is link to the thread in your signature. Could you send me a link please?
I do not understand the 3) 4) . To which question are you replying?
Sorry for the massive confusion
EDIT: I just found the thread, looks like a lot of useful information!
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Are you rooted now? Do you have a custom recovery?
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Are you rooted now? Do you have a custom recovery?
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I am rooted but i do not have custom recovery
Edit: Plus also while going through those instructions i downloaded an app on my pc that installed usb drivers, adb, and fastboot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
As far as i understand, i have no need to download the huge SDK thing.
Edit 2: I tried running the adb and fastboot without having anything plugged in my pc, and it opened a cmd and some lines appeared and it shut it self off. Is something messed up? I have a very old android app dev sdk in my pc somewhere, could that be conflicting in some way?
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I am rooted but i do not have custom recovery
Edit: Plus also while going through those instructions i downloaded an app on my pc that installed usb drivers, adb, and fastboot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
As far as i understand, i have no need to download the huge SDK thing.
Edit 2: I tried running the adb and fastboot without having anything plugged in my pc, and it opened a cmd and some lines appeared and it shut it self off. Is something messed up? I have a very old android app dev sdk in my pc somewhere, could that be conflicting in some way?
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How did you "run" adb and fastboot?
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Are you rooted now? Do you have a custom recovery?
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bump
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bump
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Rather than bumping (which is againt the rules within 24 hours btw), why not simply answer my previous question?
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Rather than bumping (which is againt the rules within 24 hours btw), why not simply answer my previous question?
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Oh sorry, i posted the bump at the same time as you did reply me. Sorry
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How did you "run" adb and fastboot?
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I simply clicked on the .exe files just to see what happens. It might be meant to work like that, i don't know. I just didn't want to risk plugging in my phone just to test adb and fastboot things.
Also couple of questions about this
Code:
Method 1. Easy method.
★Power off your phone.
★Boot it in fastboot by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
★Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable.
★Execute the flash-all.bat script (for Windows) or flash-all.sh(for MAC and LINUX) in the folder where you extracted the factory images.
**!!** For MAC: You'll have to edit the flash-all.sh, and add "./" before every fastboot command.
★Wait for everything to flash.
★After everything finished, select "Recovery" using the volume buttons.
★When a small dead Android appears, press Power Button + Volume UP.
★Select "Wipe data/factory data reset"
★Reboot. Your phone should be stock.
So, when L comes out, i simply extract it on my desktop, and run the flash-all.bat thing, while having my nexus connected to pc while in the "fastboot" mode?
Also, do i need to wipe only the data/factory or do i need to wipe the cache too?
And will the flash-all.bat lock my bootloader? Or is that even needed?
Edit: Reading other threads all around the internet gives so many different kinds of answers, that i do not understand what should i do. One site says that bootloader can be left unlocked, other says that it must be locked. Then there are thousands of different ways to lock it, and each one looks complicated.
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Oh sorry, i posted the bump at the same time as you did reply me. Sorry
I simply clicked on the .exe files just to see what happens. It might be meant to work like that, i don't know. I just didn't want to risk plugging in my phone just to test adb and fastboot things.
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You should read my "adb and fastboot. What is it?" thread. That is not how you use adb or fastboot.
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So, when L comes out, i simply extract it on my desktop, and run the flash-all.bat thing, while having my nexus connected to pc while in the "fastboot" mode?
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Correct. Or you can just fastboot flash the system and boot.img manually (again, see my thread)
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Also, do i need to wipe only the data/factory or do i need to wipe the cache too?
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If you use the flash-all.bat, it will overwrite your data with a blank userdata.img
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and will the flash-all.bat lock my bootloader? Or is that even needed?
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No.... And yes if you're not going to have a custom recovery on there, locking your bootloader secures the device - providing you have a Pattern or PIN lock.
nikssims said:
Reading other threads all around the internet gives so many different kinds of answers, that i do not understand what should i do. One site says that bootloader can be left unlocked, other says that it must be locked. Then there are thousands of different ways to lock it, and each one looks complicated.
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If you're going to be rooted, you can simply lock it with the app you mentioned in your first post. Or using fastboot. Try to avoid threads all over the internet. Everything you need is here on XDA.
Ok, that seems to be it for now. Now i will wait for the release of android L image, which seems to have been delayed untill 12 nov.
Thank you for your support!
Unlocking the bootloader is VERY easy. All you must do is have either the entire have android SDK installed, or you just need the platform tools(adb and fastboot). Once you have those, you either navigate to the folder where adb/fastboot is -or- add them to your path variable. Reboot your device into bootloader/fastboot mode, by turning phone off. Hold volume down/power at the same time, and your phone will now be in fastboot mode. Open command prompt and type in "fastboot oem unlock" (without the quotes). Thats it. Your device will ask you to confirm that you want to do this. Select yes. Use volume up/down to navigate through any prompts. Be aware, though, that this will perform a factory reset on device, which means it deletes personal files/apps. No big deal. You basically cannot brick a nexus device. If you need help, PM me.
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Unlocking the bootloader is VERY easy. All you must do is have either the entire have android SDK installed, or you just need the platform tools(adb and fastboot). Once you have those, you either navigate to the folder where adb/fastboot is -or- add them to your path variable. Reboot your device into bootloader/fastboot mode, by turning phone off. Hold volume down/power at the same time, and your phone will now be in fastboot mode. Open command prompt and type in "fastboot oem unlock" (without the quotes). Thats it. Your device will ask you to confirm that you want to do this. Select yes. Use volume up/down to navigate through any prompts. Be aware, though, that this will perform a factory reset on device, which means it deletes personal files/apps. No big deal. You basically cannot brick a nexus device. If you need help, PM me.
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So if i place the fastboot.exe on my desktop, and then open the command prompt and type "cd desktop", and then "fastboot oem unlock". That should unlock my fastboot right? I just tried doing that without having any devices plugged in and it gave me a text <waiting for devices> in cmd.
I do not understand the part that you mean by navigating to the folder, you mean i have to navigate to the folder where i have fastboot.exe right?
If all that is correct, after i do all the flashing i have to do the same thing i did now, just use command "fastboot oem lock"?
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So if i place the fastboot.exe on my desktop, and then open the command prompt and type "cd desktop", and then "fastboot oem unlock". That should unlock my fastboot right? I just tried doing that without having any devices plugged in and it gave me a text <waiting for devices> in cmd.
I do not understand the part that you mean by navigating to the folder, you mean i have to navigate to the folder where i have fastboot.exe right?
If all that is correct, after i do all the flashing i have to do the same thing i did now, just use command "fastboot oem lock"?
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I would suggest wherever you have fastboot AND adb located, put the folder in your path variable so you dont have to worry about it and you just open cmd and type fastboot or adb.. And you do not need to lock the bootloader back unless a) your taking device in for warranty repair or b) selling device. If you plan on keeping the device, just leave bootloader unlocked. That way you can play around with roms, recoveries and whatever else. Oh, and you need to have both fastboot.exe and adb.exe. First of all if your using fastboot when your device is loaded into android it doesnt work. It has to be in FASTBOOT MODE. Which means turning off device. Hold power + vol down. Then it will look like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then you can run "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot oem lock", or any other fastboot command. This is how we flash a custom recovery, which i definitely recommend. Here is a link to download TWRP recovery http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead. Download the latest version(2.8.1.0), rename it to twrp.img and open cmd prompt and run fastboot flash recovery twrp.img - this will give you your recovery program. Then use vol up/down to navigate to recovery.
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I would suggest wherever you have fastboot AND adb located, put the folder in your path variable so you dont have to worry about it and you just open cmd and type fastboot or adb.. And you do not need to lock the bootloader back unless a) your taking device in for warranty repair or b) selling device. If you plan on keeping the device, just leave bootloader unlocked. That way you can play around with roms, recoveries and whatever else. Oh, and you need to have both fastboot.exe and adb.exe. First of all if your using fastboot when your device is loaded into android it doesnt work. It has to be in FASTBOOT MODE. Which means turning off device. Hold power + vol down. Then it will look like this
IMAGE
Then you can run "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot oem lock", or any other fastboot command. This is how we flash a custom recovery, which i definitely recommend. Here is a link to download TWRP recovery http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead. Download the latest version(2.8.1.0), rename it to twrp.img and open cmd prompt and run fastboot flash recovery twrp.img - this will give you your recovery program. Then use vol up/down to navigate to recovery.
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Thank you, that is a lot of useful information! I don't think i will install custom recovery though, because i simply want to update my device to Android L and keep it unrooted. Just completely stock android L. The reason i am doing it this way is because i messed my device up a bit using the towelroot and softkeyz app, and i doubt i will get android L over OTA.
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So if i place the fastboot.exe on my desktop, and then open the command prompt and type "cd desktop", and then "fastboot oem unlock". That should unlock my fastboot right? I just tried doing that without having any devices plugged in and it gave me a text <waiting for devices> in cmd.
I do not understand the part that you mean by navigating to the folder, you mean i have to navigate to the folder where i have fastboot.exe right?
If all that is correct, after i do all the flashing i have to do the same thing i did now, just use command "fastboot oem lock"?
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This was all covered in my adb and fastboot thread. If you follow what I wrote there, there is no need to put things in the same folders or cd etc.
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Thank you, that is a lot of useful information! I don't think i will install custom recovery though, because i simply want to update my device to Android L and keep it unrooted. Just completely stock android L. The reason i am doing it this way is because i messed my device up a bit using the towelroot and softkeyz app, and i doubt i will get android L over OTA.
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No problem! You are free to do as you want. Remember, people here at XDA are here to help you. Do not think you're asking a dumb or repeat question. If you need to know, ask. If you need any more help I will do my best. I would suggest a custom recovery though because it makes re freshing system and other things really simple. It gives you lower level access to the system than a apk app would. But, do as you wish. You will learn more as you go. I started out as a total n00b, just like everyone does. Eventually I messed my stuff up so bad i HAD to fix it LoL! Hang around IRC #xda-devs and the xda site if youd like to learn more. I think XDA is the most valuable resource ive ever seen for ANY community. I love it here. Anyway, have a nice day!
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This was all covered in my adb and fastboot thread. If you follow what I wrote there, there is no need to put things in the same folders or cd etc.
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Ah yes indeed, i simply open the cmd and i can type commands instantly there without having to do that "cd" navigation part. That is great thanks!
bynarie said:
No problem! You are free to do as you want. Remember, people here at XDA are here to help you. Do not think you're asking a dumb or repeat question. If you need to know, ask. If you need any more help I will do my best. I would suggest a custom recovery though because it makes re freshing system and other things really simple. It gives you lower level access to the system than a apk app would. But, do as you wish. You will learn more as you go. I started out as a total n00b, just like everyone does. Eventually I messed my stuff up so bad i HAD to fix it LoL! Hang around IRC #xda-devs and the xda site if youd like to learn more. I think XDA is the most valuable resource ive ever seen for ANY community. I love it here. Anyway, have a nice day!
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Thank you for you help!
One more thing. If you are ever interested in flashing a recovery, check out my GUI tool that does this for you. Just clicking buttons and selecting correct file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/project-droidtool-fastboot-adb-utility-t2928176