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Firmware update Teamwin Issues...?

Ok so I have the update from Asus, I'm rooted with an unlocked bootloader and TW recovery on .17
Everytime I try and flash the zip, it fails. I have rootkeeper and I also tried flashing the second zip file that's inside the first zip. It fails almost immediately while verifying its size or whatnot.
I think I read that trying to flash CWM over TW could brick. Do I need to or is there a way to relock the bootloader?
Thanks guys!
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dopediculous said:
Ok so I have the update from Asus, I'm rooted with an unlocked bootloader and TW recovery on .17
Everytime I try and flash the zip, it fails. I have rootkeeper and I also tried flashing the second zip file that's inside the first zip. It fails almost immediately while verifying its size or whatnot.
I think I read that trying to flash CWM over TW could brick. Do I need to or is there a way to relock the bootloader?
Thanks guys!
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You wont brick you're tablet if you switch recoveries, and you also don't flash them . Either way if your flashing stock Asus firmware in CWM read up and make sure you do it right. I bricked my tf300 trying to install the us .29 update. Haha
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Since you went through the trouble to help out the OP, I'll help you a bit. Technically, you do flash recoveries. How else would they get on the flash memory chips? Just because you don't flash recoveries through a recovery doesn't mean the process of installing them gets a new name.
Flashing = writing images/files to flash memory. How you do it doesn't matter.

I'm so sorry for my wording. guess I should have made it so a complete retard could follow what I was asking... I had zero time to write this question and just dumped it out there. Either way, I think you knew what I was saying. So yeah... thanks for the help! ← sarcasm? Naaaah....
Also, its kinda interesting how when you root devices using methods like ADB, to get a recovery.img on the system, the command is usually something like " fastboot FLASH recovery recovery.img "
Don't ya think...?
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dopediculous said:
I'm so sorry for my wording. guess I should have made it so a complete retard could follow what I was asking... I had zero time to write this question and just dumped it out there. Either way, I think you knew what I was saying. So yeah... thanks for the help! ← sarcasm? Naaaah....
Also, its kinda interesting how when you root devices using methods like ADB, to get a recovery.img on the system, the command is usually something like " fastboot FLASH recovery recovery.img "
Don't ya think...?
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I'm not sure how what I said was insulting, but I am quite sorry you took offense to what I said, and felt it was enough to call me a retard for. I do know that the file is flashed, but, like you I was short on time, and meant that you dont flash in in recovery. generally, unless its made to be a temp flash done in recovery.
At least EndlessDissent politely corrected me on my lack of abilty to communicate normally. and informed while doing it!

enomele said:
I'm not sure how what I said was insulting, but I am quite sorry you took offense to what I said, and felt it was enough to call me a retard for. I do know that the file is flashed, but, like you I was short on time, and meant that you dont flash in in recovery. generally, unless its made to be a temp flash done in recovery.
At least EndlessDissent politely corrected me on my lack of abilty to communicate normally. and informed while doing it!
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All good man. Its not what ya say, its how ya say it and unfortunately via plain text, one can't really tell how ya meant to come off sounding. My apologies. Now can someone give me some guidance on how to get .29 on this thing? Lol
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Have you checked the md5sum to make sure it matches the correct value? It could be a bad download.

EndlessDissent said:
Have you checked the md5sum to make sure it matches the correct value? It could be a bad download.
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I haven't, just because I've downloaded it twice already. Just figured it had to be good by the second try :/
Are the md5's posted on the Asus site that ya know? Sorry. Still mad busy and can't check for myself just yet. I work for vzw corporate and we all know how slammed the retail locations can be. Ugh. Lmk if ya can. I appreciate everything you guys!
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[Q] How to reset update check to re get update notification after failure

so ya.. topic says it pretty much..
bunch of us i see on the other threads are rooted had a failure and would like to attempt again, but nobody saved the ww update patch so we need to re download it..
dmclient and cmclient have been force stopped and wiped clean
/data/ files associated with updating have been removed..
rebooted and nope no new update available..
what are we missing here?

I am afraid we may have to try a factory reset although I am holding out for a better alternative.
EDIT: Do not factory reset if you are rooted! On JB factory reset will delete root.
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How to restart failed 4.2.1 OTA(root required)
OTA file is here: http://www.mediafire.com/?3f13caikjfxoxpv
Copy dlpkgfile_4.2.1_Init to /cache, renaming it to dlpkgfile. Make a file in /cache/recovery named "command" with this in it:
Code:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
Boot into recovery by holding volume down and power button....then when you see text....hit the volume up button....and the update will go.
If the update fails, look at the logs in /cache/recovery to see what caused the failure.

bads3ctor said:
OTA file is here: http://www.mediafire.com/?3f13caikjfxoxpv
Copy dlpkgfile_4.2.1_Init to /cache, renaming it to dlpkgfile. Make a file in /cache/recovery named "command" with this in it:
Code:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
Boot into recovery by holding volume down and power button....then when you see text....hit the volume up button....and the update will go.
If the update fails, look at the logs in /cache/recovery to see what caused the failure.
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that looks to be the same URL you posted for the US update or is it different?

Ashcunak said:
that looks to be the same URL you posted for the US update or is it different?
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I didn't post it but it worked on my US TF300T. I had a failed update because I had deleted CMClient.apk and CMClient.odex and after fixing this problem, the above method got me to 4.2.1.

bads3ctor said:
I didn't post it but it worked on my US TF300T. I had a failed update because I had deleted CMClient.apk and CMClient.odex and after fixing this problem, the above method got me to 4.2.1.
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Oh sorry, i shoulda capitalized it up in the first post of the thread or something.. were looking for WW not US :\

bads3ctor said:
I didn't post it but it worked on my US TF300T. I had a failed update because I had deleted CMClient.apk and CMClient.odex and after fixing this problem, the above method got me to 4.2.1.
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Thank you for trying to help.
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As far as I can tell the new 4.2.1 ota update has not been released for WW yet only US.
Should hopefully be out by end of the month but have no confirmation on that.

pjc21 said:
As far as I can tell the new 4.2.1 ota update has not been released for WW yet only US.
Should hopefully be out by end of the month but have no confirmation on that.
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It has been rolling out for the last two days, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181235
We got the OTA for WW, but it failed and therefore are trying to get the OTA to reset.

So far there have been alot of issues trying to root after the 4.2.1 ota which I'm on now. Was thinking of rooting as I've done all my other devices in the passed and just recently got this one but as of now there's an issues with the new bootloader encrypting the file system so recoveries can't mount the system. I was about to root before read that and unlocked my bootloader but i guess my question is is there any way to reflash the stock bootloader to lock it again as i also read that you can lose future otas after unlocking it. Any help appreciated thanks.
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The answer is still no. There is no going back once unlocked.
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Reilly1812 said:
The answer is still no. There is no going back once unlocked.
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Yea you can ignore the post was just hoping for a fix for the unlocked bootloader if were to effect future ota. Ill just monitor the threads for possible fix in future thanks anyway. Delete posts if need be.
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The topic of this thread is related to those on WW firmware with locked bootloaders that had a failed update, and are seeking a method to get the ota notification again.
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Still cannot reset ota check. Also, do not try a factory reset to get the ota if you are rooted, you will lose root. This sucks!
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David Dee said:
Still cannot reset ota check. Also, do not try a factory reset to get the ota if you are rooted, you will lose root. This sucks!
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ya its odd this time, i swore before we were able to reset this to try again...

Ashcunak said:
ya its odd this time, i swore before we were able to reset this to try again...
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I had problems with the JB update back in August, but I was able to reset constantly by the CM / DM cache delete. This time something is definitely different. We need to the find the ota file. Alternative is to unlock.

no luck yet anyone?

Nothing on my end.
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Bricked my TF300T

So I pretty much bricked my tablet and can't get into the recovery or fastboot menus and now I'm stuck at the Asus logo screen.
I've searched high and low for a way to un-brick my tablet and get it back in working order but no dice...
My question is.... Do you think/know if there will be a way to un-brick these tablets (without NVflash) in the future? I would send it in to ASUS but I literally just received it back from them due to a screen manufacturing defect.
I just wonder if someone out there has managed to do it and hasn't shared their knowledge or if someone is working on something right now.
Hopeful as ever,
Kordman916

What did you do that you bricked your tablet?

I unlocked the tablet and tried installing Twrp recovery on it. It froze every time I tried booting into recovery so I opened the fastboot menu and hit "Wipe Data" now it just sits at the boot screen with "The device is unlocked" in the corner

Kordman916 said:
I unlocked the tablet and tried installing Twrp recovery on it. It froze every time I tried booting into recovery so I opened the fastboot menu and hit "Wipe Data" now it just sits at the boot screen with "The device is unlocked" in the corner
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i guess you wiped entire your tablet so there is no system to boot.

You are unrecoverable bricked! I'm sorry.
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Hazard17 said:
You are unrecoverable bricked! I'm sorry.
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Are you serious??? I feel like someone would've come up with a solution by now...

Kordman916 said:
Are you serious??? I feel like someone would've come up with a solution by now...
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Yeah, I think we are screwed. I have fastboot and recovery, but my recovery is the TWRP that doesn't support 4.2.1. Fastboot says is flashes, but it doesn't. It just hangs.
Without the ability to flash a working recovery, I'm afraid we can't fix it. It sucks, I bought my tablet 11 months ago. Waiting for the warranty to be almost over before i flash it. If I would have waited 2 days, I would be fine.
From what I read, Asus wants between $80 and $200.

i thought this was well know by now but by using that wipe data button you brick, completely. you cannot recover. DO NOT EVER USE "WIPE DATA" in bootloader menu. there needs to be a massive banner or something that says this when you enter the tf300 forums IMO.
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Possible Fix?
sevenalive said:
Yeah, I think we are screwed. I have fastboot and recovery, but my recovery is the TWRP that doesn't support 4.2.1. Fastboot says is flashes, but it doesn't. It just hangs.
Without the ability to flash a working recovery, I'm afraid we can't fix it. It sucks, I bought my tablet 11 months ago. Waiting for the warranty to be almost over before i flash it. If I would have waited 2 days, I would be fine.
From what I read, Asus wants between $80 and $200.
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Have you tried fastboot flashing the latest version of TWRP?
If you haven't tried it yet, I would recommend you follow the instruction in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
to install a patched TWRP recovery image (2.4.4.0). This should then let you reinstall a copy of the downloadable ROM from the Aus website.
Once you have installed the update you must re-install the same TWRP 2.4.4.0 again because the Asus ROM update over writes the TWRP recovery files.
Good luck!
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Good luck.

markymark567 said:
i thought this was well know by now but by using that wipe data button you brick, completely. You cannot recover. Do not ever use "wipe data" in bootloader menu. There needs to be a massive banner or something that says this when you enter the tf300 forums imo.
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why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"

Kordman916 said:
why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"
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lol - but who would hit something without knowing what will happen? I wouldn't dare choose this "wipe data" without knowing, what it means

You can enter wipe data from bootloader menu, when your twrp is working. When your TWRP doesn't exist, wipe data will brick your tablet. So maybe in the future we will be able to install mod which will change icon from Wipe Data to picture with Brick

Kordman916 said:
why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"
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Because it works if your on all stock. and apparently it can work if your twrp is working right, although i say dont even risk it. But im sure it was not known by asus when they put it in there. These tabs are just finiky like that... especially when it comes to recovery
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Because it's fine with their stock firmware. They don't want you to root it and change it, because they didn't take the proper precautions to prevent bricks. I'm sure they also don't mind the free $$$ for fixing bad flashes. There is a reason why unlocking voids their warranty. They want to charge you to fix it.

I honestly can't imagine ASUS replacing the motherboard of the tablet just to fix it they must be doing something software wise.... I just wonder what it is to fix my damn tablet

Kordman916 said:
I honestly can't imagine ASUS replacing the motherboard of the tablet just to fix it they must be doing something software wise.... I just wonder what it is to fix my damn tablet
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im sure they have the files and knowledge to restore the tablet through apx mode. they probably use something like nvflash actually..
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I think that they shouldn't replace motherboard, they only need replace nand memory. They do this for money!

I imagine it must be easier to train employees how to change the motherboard then to flash. Then just have 1 or 2 guys flash motherboards and sort them.
Or they could just be lying and just hook it up to a computer that sends the special stuff needed to flash unrestricted. Then charge you an insane amount for at most 20-30 minutes.
I'm mailing mine off today, won't get to TX until Tuesday since the weekend is here. But I think I'll get mine back before March is out. I'm not happy about the money. I waited for my warranty to be over before I decided to unlock. I killed it by being stupid. i just hope it's not more then the $87 quoted.
This tablet felt slow, never fast. App switching and soft keyboard lag was a big one. I attributed that to the crap flash memory they put in. IO is just as important as CPU/RAM. I think all owners will agree with that. I believed those that they custom firmware is so much better and the tablet speed is improved. I still do. Just sucks I have to pay quite a bit of money to get it fixed and not having a tablet for a few weeks.

CWM

What is the best way to install CWM on my TF300T, I am on the 4.2 bootloader, and I tried to put the CORRECT JB 4.2 version of TWRP 2.5.0 and it is like a split screen and will not function. Some time before that it asked for a password when I booted the recovery. I just want to start fresh with Clockwork Mod I guess.
Please point me in the correct direction.
Thank you

ScottBroker said:
What is the best way to install CWM on my TF300T, I am on the 4.2 bootloader, and I tried to put the CORRECT JB 4.2 version of TWRP 2.5.0 and it is like a split screen and will not function. Some time before that it asked for a password when I booted the recovery. I just want to start fresh with Clockwork Mod I guess.
Please point me in the correct direction.
Thank you
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Not to be a douche but use the search function. And use twrp. Cwm is too buggy on the tf300. Its very easy for it to bug out and brick your pad.
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mhays705 said:
Not to be a douche but use the search function. And use twrp. Cwm is too buggy on the tf300. Its very easy for it to bug out and brick your pad.
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well you are being a DB!
Do you not think I would search , too many posts with too many options.
TY for nothing. TWRP on TF3000T is very buggy btw.

ScottBroker said:
well you are being a DB!
Do you not think I would search , too many posts with too many options.
TY for nothing. TWRP on TF3000T is very buggy btw.
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If you searched you would have seen all your questions are answered in the stickies. Also you would have seen twrp is recommended over cwm due to cwm bricking devices. I'm sure you would prefer that not to happen.
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If anyone has some useful information, please let me know.
Thanks

ScottBroker said:
If anyone has some useful information, please let me know.
Thanks
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First and foremost learn how to search. Its a damn stickied topic. Here is what your looking for took less than a minute to search. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
If you learned to read you wouldn't have a double screened twrp.
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I have tried that and still get a split screen, that is why I want to just flash CWM.
I have looked at that thread as well..

ScottBroker said:
I have tried that and still get a split screen, that is why I want to just flash CWM.
I have looked at that thread as well..
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Update to the most recent boot loader. I'm trying to tell you. You have to use twrp. Cwm bricks the tf300t while flashing ROMs. Everyone advises not to use it. I don't even think there's a guide here for it since its too much of a liability. If your getting a split screen you are doing something wrong. Reading everything and doing everything exactly right is the name of the game here. The tf300 is way to easy to brick. If your having problems just installing a custom recovery your best to just stay away from flashing on this device. You have to pay attention to boot loader version and firmware version or you are going to get errors. Your lucky you haven't hard bricked yet.
I know what I'm talking about. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck.
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mhays705 said:
Update to the most recent boot loader. I'm trying to tell you. You have to use twrp. Cwm bricks the tf300t while flashing ROMs. Everyone advises not to use it. I don't even think there's a guide here for it since its too much of a liability. If your getting a split screen you are doing something wrong. Reading everything and doing everything exactly right is the name of the game here. The tf300 is way to easy to brick. If your having problems just installing a custom recovery your best to just stay away from flashing on this device. You have to pay attention to boot loader version and firmware version or you are going to get errors. Your lucky you haven't hard bricked yet.
I know what I'm talking about. I didn't just fall off the turnip truck.
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Thanks for the advise, but as you can see, I have almost 3 times the thanks than you have posts. But anyway, I have been flashing for years, I have had every Iphone, and every Galaxy and have not had problems like with the tablet. I like TWRP, I have the latest bootloader, I am on 4.2.....
Maybe I will just return to stock and start fresh again...
Thanks anyway

ScottBroker said:
Thanks for the advise, but as you can see, I have almost 3 times the thanks than you have posts. But anyway, I have been flashing for years, I have had every Iphone, and every Galaxy and have not had problems like with the tablet. I like TWRP, I have the latest bootloader, I am on 4.2.....
Maybe I will just return to stock and start fresh again...
Thanks anyway
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FYI, I went back to stock, and reflashed, and now with your helpful guide, I am back on TWRP.
TY

ScottBroker said:
FYI, I went back to stock, and reflashed, and now with your helpful guide, I am back on TWRP.
TY
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This is defiantly one of the most sensitive device to do everything on. Asus wasn't to friendly. Its like they want you to brick. And my bad about the rudeness extreme lack of sleep has made me very irritable.
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Indeed flashing cwm is another way to brick the TF300. Lucky you didn't flash it.
The problem is that the latest bootloader changes the partition table on the TF300 - it makes /system larger in order to accommodate the larger Asus ROM. The issue is most of the legacy recoveries including the non 4.2 twrp and cwm don't understand this and thus the device becomes bricked as the partition table is now messed up.

sbdags said:
Indeed flashing cwm is another way to brick the TF300. Lucky you didn't flash it.
The problem is that the latest bootloader changes the partition table on the TF300 - it makes /system larger in order to accommodate the larger Asus ROM. The issue is most of the legacy recoveries including the non 4.2 twrp and cwm don't understand this and thus the device becomes bricked as the partition table is now messed up.
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Gotta love sbdags knowledge and amazing rom
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TWRP 2.6 Password + Others

I was updating my 4.1 bootloader to the 4.2. I first downloaded the firmware from the website, updated successfully. Then i installed twrp2.6 using fastboot, and right when i boot in, it asks me for a password. I naturally dont know the password, so i decided to just turn it off and try tomorrow. Now I cant boot into the bootloader and it goes straight to twrp.
any ideas? thanks

As many others said use twrp 2.5 -4.2
Twrp 2.6 causes problems I think you have a brick now
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noahvt said:
As many others said use twrp 2.5 -4.2
Twrp 2.6 causes problems I think you have a brick now
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Oh boy that is disappointing news. Can I do anything to remedy this issue?

Akosp said:
Oh boy that is disappointing news. Can I do anything to remedy this issue?
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if you can't acces the bootloader you're out of luck :'(

Akosp said:
Oh boy that is disappointing news. Can I do anything to remedy this issue?
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if you mean when you boot into twrp you need a password then just turn off you tablet the hold the volume down and power on your tablet then use fastboot to flash the proper version of twrp and then you should be good to go

noahvt said:
if you can't acces the bootloader you're out of luck :'(
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Yeah it boots straight into twrp. Thanks for the help guys, anyone looking for parts? :laugh::crying:

Did you get this fixed?
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robgee789 said:
Did you get this fixed?
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ive done just about everything I can on my part. I could not set up nvflash since my tablet was already on the jb bootloader. I'm looking for someone who can j-tag my device at the moment, but as far as I can tell my device is bricked indefinitely :\

Akosp said:
ive done just about everything I can on my part. I could not set up nvflash since my tablet was already on the jb bootloader. I'm looking for someone who can j-tag my device at the moment, but as far as I can tell my device is bricked indefinitely :\
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can you use adb while in twrp or does the password stop you?

robgee789 said:
can you use adb while in twrp or does the password stop you?
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im pretty sure this password is not letting me do anything other than turn off. if i try to browse my files every partition shows up as 0mb.

It might be worth a try mate you never know
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Akosp said:
im pretty sure this password is not letting me do anything other than turn off. if i try to browse my files every partition shows up as 0mb.
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what about trying this mate?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44244313&postcount=12