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[Q] ICS Update Problems

Help! I have downloaded and was in the process of installing the OTA update for ICS on my Transformer TF101. The installation got to the end of the progress bar and a triangle with an "!" appeared. The tablet would not do anything. I rebooted the tablet and now it is just stuck at the Eee Pad screen. when I hold down the power button, it just continuously reboots. I contacted Asus and they say I have to send it back in. I just got it back a few weeks ago from a service repair. Is there anything I can do to get this working again or am I stuck with sending it back to Asus?
Thanks

I am getting the Triangle, but I'm able to restart the unit with a long press on the power button. So, no ICS for me yet, but I'm still able to get back to the old setup. I'm sorry for your loss.

Follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22905630&postcount=3

That worked...thanks! So is there any way to root it again now that I have ICS installed? or do I need to wait?

aamon17 said:
Follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22905630&postcount=3
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Does this still apply to someone without cwm
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

Same Issue
I too am having this issue but now I am stuck at work with no WIFI to try this above. But I am running stock ROM, Recovery and no Root. I had root but the last OTA I got removed it. I downloaded it this morning and ran it failed with the Triangle and then re-downloaded it by tethering to my phone at work and it still didn't work. Is it saved on the device anywhere? Or will you have to downloaded it every time? This is pretty frustrating that I waited to ROM or anything due to waiting on ICS and now that it is here I can't get it.
P.S. What the Guy above me asked.

My update issue is due to the SRS_config file that I modified to fix the speaker volume balance. I discovered this after trying the CWM update method.

adude007 said:
My update issue is due to the SRS_config file that I modified to fix the speaker volume balance. I discovered this after trying the CWM update method.
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I figured this would happen if someone got CWM to work, which I cant even figure out how to properly install CWM to begin with. ntm I left my usb cable at home.

vectorized said:
I figured this would happen if someone got CWM to work, which I cant even figure out how to properly install CWM to begin with. ntm I left my usb cable at home.
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vectorized:
I had trouble getting CWM to install via the Recovery installer.apk method that is available in the dev section. The trick was to COPY, REPEAT COPY, SU from system/bin to system/xbin and then that program recognized root. I used root explorer. Seriously copy don't move.
You can get that APK one click method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22359727&postcount=218
Edit: On review it looks like you probably want the second link. That will install the newer CWM which allows for internal & SD Card ZIP files to be flashed
Then I had to use the full install CWM version of our OTA update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514658
Edit: Option B to be clear.
I hope this helps.

I ended up going to the original transformer rom and flashing every firmware update from that. It took a while. now I've got ice cream sandwich. Now I just need root
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

update unlocked tf300t no root for noob

so when i got my asus tf300 i thought it would be a great idea to unlock then root my device but after unlocking it using asus unlock-er i eventually gave up on rooting due to my lack of understanding anything past the GUI of Android. now that jelly bean is out i regret nothing more than unlocking it and denying myself access to the JB update. I'm assuming i need to manually update my tablet to JB. i have the download off the asus site but that does not help if i have no clue what to do with it. so the question is how do i go through with the JB update in my situation.
Very Simple Step By Step Appreciated.

Me Too
killubear said:
so when i got my asus tf300 i thought it would be a great idea to unlock then root my device but after unlocking it using asus unlock-er i eventually gave up on rooting due to my lack of understanding anything past the GUI of Android. now that jelly bean is out i regret nothing more than unlocking it and denying myself access to the JB update. I'm assuming i need to manually update my tablet to JB. i have the download off the asus site but that does not help if i have no clue what to do with it. so the question is how do i go through with the JB update in my situation.
Very Simple Step By Step Appreciated.
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I Have the same issue. I want to relock my TF300T so I can get the Jelly Bean update. Some one here will know how to do it I am sure.

There is no way to relock.
If you want JB, just dl the file from Asus. Unpack it one time. Now you have a zip with a blob and a Meta-Inf Folder.
Put that zip on internal space and flash it through recovery. that´s it. No you are on fully stock with stock recovery and without root.

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mikaole said:
There is no way to relock.
If you want JB, just dl the file from Asus. Unpack it one time. Now you have a zip with a blob and a Meta-Inf Folder.
Put that zip on internal space and flash it through recovery. that´s it. No you are on fully stock with stock recovery and without root.
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thank you very much mikaole. that's exactly what i was looking for...i had that zip you were speaking of but i had no clue how to use it. though may i ask for a quick step by step on flashing it through recovery or at least a link on how to do so

OK well I feel dumber than ever...problem all solved...and for anyone that comes to read this follow the previous instructions above and once that file is on your device your device will auto detect the new available firmware and give u a pop up asking if you would like to install it. Hit yes and your done
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Clarification on Manual JB Installation

Hey all, you guys have helped me understand things so many times in the past I figured I would pose this question. I just picked up my TF700 a few days ago, coming from the TF101.
So I have this bad boy rooted already and am about to unlock, I just want to make sure I understand everything perfectly before I void my warranty. I am looking to install TWRP but I see that it does not work with the JB update, would I be able to flash JB with it and then wait for a new version to come out?
So my process would be:
- Unlock
- Set up NvFlash
- Install TWRP
- Flash JB manually
- Chill on stock JB and wait for new TWRP version to come out.
Does anyone see an issue with this? My confusion stems from the massive amount of confusion others seem to have, and the fact that TWRP does not work with JB. Just want to make sure it makes sense to upgrade prior to a new version coming out.
Yes, I see that there is a new unofficial CWM version that is compatible with JB; however it is not a touch version and backing up does not work. I like TWRP much more and don't really see the point in using CWM if a new TWRP version will be coming out soon.
Thanks in advance all, you have no idea how many headaches you guys have prevented and cured.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

I_EAT_BABIES said:
Hey all, you guys have helped me understand things so many times in the past I figured I would pose this question. I just picked up my TF700 a few days ago, coming from the TF101.
So I have this bad boy rooted already and am about to unlock, I just want to make sure I understand everything perfectly before I void my warranty. I am looking to install TWRP but I see that it does not work with the JB update, would I be able to flash JB with it and then wait for a new version to come out?
So my process would be:
- Unlock
- Set up NvFlash
- Install TWRP
- Flash JB manually
- Chill on stock JB and wait for new TWRP version to come out.
Does anyone see an issue with this? My confusion stems from the massive amount of confusion others seem to have, and the fact that TWRP does not work with JB. Just want to make sure it makes sense to upgrade prior to a new version coming out.
Yes, I see that there is a new unofficial CWM version that is compatible with JB; however it is not a touch version and backing up does not work. I like TWRP much more and don't really see the point in using CWM if a new TWRP version will be coming out soon.
Thanks in advance all, you have no idea how many headaches you guys have prevented and cured.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Right on, seems like you have everything covered!

Don't forget to root while on ICS and save root with OTA Rootkeeper before upgrading to Jelly Bean. Then, after on Jelly Bean, re-install OTA rootkeeper and restore root.
I think there is a way to root even while on Jelly Bean now as well...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

jtrosky said:
Don't forget to root while on ICS and save root with OTA Rootkeeper before upgrading to Jelly Bean. Then, after on Jelly Bean, re-install OTA rootkeeper and restore root.
I think there is a way to root even while on Jelly Bean now as well...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah,this step is no longer needed for unlocked devices,he can flash the stock JB rom from Asus site and then follow this for rooting.
BTW @jtrosky,your device is 64GB or 32GB?I'm asking because you said once that you never had issues restoring a nandroid backup while i always had (64GB here).

Pretoriano80 said:
BTW @jtrosky,your device is 64GB or 32GB?I'm asking because you said once that you never had issues restoring a nandroid backup while i always had (64GB here).
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You are correct - I have a 32gb device.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

I_EAT_BABIES said:
Hey all, you guys have helped me understand things so many times in the past I figured I would pose this question. I just picked up my TF700 a few days ago, coming from the TF101.
So I have this bad boy rooted already and am about to unlock, I just want to make sure I understand everything perfectly before I void my warranty. I am looking to install TWRP but I see that it does not work with the JB update, would I be able to flash JB with it and then wait for a new version to come out?
So my process would be:
- Unlock
- Set up NvFlash
- Install TWRP
- Flash JB manually
- Chill on stock JB and wait for new TWRP version to come out.
Does anyone see an issue with this? My confusion stems from the massive amount of confusion others seem to have, and the fact that TWRP does not work with JB. Just want to make sure it makes sense to upgrade prior to a new version coming out.
Yes, I see that there is a new unofficial CWM version that is compatible with JB; however it is not a touch version and backing up does not work. I like TWRP much more and don't really see the point in using CWM if a new TWRP version will be coming out soon.
Thanks in advance all, you have no idea how many headaches you guys have prevented and cured.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Forgive my noobish question but your answer will help me out too,
I have just got my Asus a couple of days ago so, i have rooted my device, i don't understand how to do NvFlash that's why i keep my bootloader locked, no Jelly Bean support from TWRP yet another reason for not unlocking my bootloader.
So if there is no support for TWRP in Jelly Bean why do you flash it in the first place? Because i have read in your post that after you set up NvFlash (God knows how you do it, to my newbie eyes seems impossible) you install TWRP. Is there a spesific reason for doing it? What does it help you with?
Thank you in advance,

I looked at the NvFlash instructions and I am a bit confused as well. I am going to have a developer buddy from DroidRzr.com help me through it tonight, and once I get it installed I will help walk you through it.
As far as TWRP support goes, there will be a new release soon. They knew JB was going to break their current build (even putting a warning in the thread) but needed the source code for JB to fix it. The source code just came out yesterday (maybe the day before) so a new version will be coming soon. But you can always just use CWM if you want, I just like TWRP way more.
And you need to have either TWRP or CWM installed to flash JB, from your question it sounded like you are not aware of that.
Cheers!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

Actually a new version of TWRP was just released, so that kind of renders most of this thread moot. Yay!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

I_EAT_BABIES said:
Actually a new version of TWRP was just released, so that kind of renders most of this thread moot. Yay!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you for your reply mate, i am waiting for NvFlash walkthrough with anxiety. I hope you won't forget to post the guide in this thread when the right time comes, for all of us who have doubts about the NvFlash installation.:good:
As for the other matter i didn't know that TWRP or CWRM recovery is needed in order to manually update to the next firmware update.
Does what you said apply to any firmware installation, in order to manually update the Asus? (Since OTA doesn't work with bootloader unlocked).
And i am asking you that because i have read in a thread about this way of updating your firmware without the use of custom recovery, here it comes...
Alternative Firmware update Method
1. Decompress downloaded .zip file (it will be another .zip)
2. Rename it to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
3. Format FAT32 the MicroSD card that you will be using for the update process
4. Copy the file to (the root directory of) your MicroSD
5. Insert it into the tablet
6. Shutdown (power off) the tablet
7. Power it on by pressing and holding VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons simultaneously
8. When you see white text in the top left corner of the screen, release the buttons ^^ and press VOLUME UP button until you see Android logo and process bar
9. Wait patiently for 10 minutes or so
10. Enjoy!
Could you please tell me how to do an update with the use of TWRP or CWRM or tell me where you have read it because i am interested in
learning a new method of updating my tablet and also what is the benefit of using custom recovery in order to update firmware?
Thank you in advance and i am waiting for Nvflash guide,much obliged for your help

Of course . A lot of times when people write guides they forget that sometimes saying things like "execute this" can be confusing for some; execute in a command prompt or in a terminal emulator on the device?
Those instructions were for updating to JB via a workaround using the OTA update package before Asus released the official JB firmware. Now that we have the actual firmware (downloadable from the Asus support site) those instructions are uneccesary.
Now all you have to do is boot into CWM or TWRP then flash the update just as any other ROM:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Format /system
- Install From SD Card (flash JB)
Someone please correct me if I have made a egregious mistake here .

Nevermind

I_EAT_BABIES said:
Of course . A lot of times when people write guides they forget that sometimes saying things like "execute this" can be confusing for some; execute in a command prompt or in a terminal emulator on the device?
Those instructions were for updating to JB via a workaround using the OTA update package before Asus released the official JB firmware. Now that we have the actual firmware (downloadable from the Asus support site) those instructions are uneccesary.
Now all you have to do is boot into CWM or TWRP then flash the update just as any other ROM:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Format /system
- Install From SD Card (flash JB)
Someone please correct me if I have made a egregious mistake here .
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For me I didn't do any wipes or formats at all and it worked fine. Kept all my data which was a massive bonus.

[Q] Tried multiple time multiple way can not ROOT TF700

I have tried Rooting I have even unlocked my tablet as it seems that this might have made rooting easier I have updated to JB. The easiest mething I found i keep getting a ADB server out of date message i tried doing the ADB Fix program and it says there was not issue please point me in the right direction to root a TF700 easily again my device is unlocked hopefully this helps the process more than hurts

silverrain21 said:
I have tried Rooting I have even unlocked my tablet as it seems that this might have made rooting easier I have updated to JB. The easiest mething I found i keep getting a ADB server out of date message i tried doing the ADB Fix program and it says there was not issue please point me in the right direction to root a TF700 easily again my device is unlocked hopefully this helps the process more than hurts
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I recommend you use the forum's search feature. You'll find many, many, posts related to your situation.

Or now you are unlocked you can flash a custom stock ROM that is already rooted.
Visit the dev section. All you need is a custom recovery and you are set to go.

What he said^^^^^^
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search a couple more times on the forum itself and was able to find a method that worked. it did take 3 days of active searching (like 3-5 hours a day) only reason i posted in the first place

silverrain21 said:
search a couple more times on the forum itself and was able to find a method that worked. it did take 3 days of active searching (like 3-5 hours a day) only reason i posted in the first place
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Well if you are unlocked you just need to do two things ....
1. Install a custom recovery (head over to TWRP or CWM thread in dev section)
2. Either flash a custom rom or super user (SUPERSU) package from said custom recovery.
If you can't find one I will make you one but I am sure there is one in the dev section.

silverrain21 said:
search a couple more times on the forum itself and was able to find a method that worked. it did take 3 days of active searching (like 3-5 hours a day) only reason i posted in the first place
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Can you post a specific method you have tried for rooting the Infinity?
It's really important to include details of your attempt so that those trying to help know where in the process you are exactly.
Typically one needs to return to an Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.03 copy a downloaded file to the external SDCard (preferably while inserted in a card reader on ones Windows PC) rename to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP"
Reboot tab and look for the OTA message in the notification bar.
Once returned to ICS (Android 4.03) degugfs can be implemented to attain root.
After root is successful from ICS then OTA Rootkeeper can be used to save root when upgrading to Jellybean.

Thats OK said:
Can you post a specific method you have tried for rooting the Infinity?
It's really important to include details of your attempt so that those trying to help know where in the process you are exactly.
Typically one needs to return to an Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.03 copy a downloaded file to the external SDCard (preferably while inserted in a card reader on ones Windows PC) rename to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP"
Reboot tab and look for the OTA message in the notification bar.
Once returned to ICS (Android 4.03) degugfs can be implemented to attain root.
After root is successful from ICS then OTA Rootkeeper can be used to save root when upgrading to Jellybean.
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Do you still get ota updates on an unlocked device?

sbdags said:
Do you still get ota updates on an unlocked device?
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Not sure there.
I believe the manual update notice may appear even after an unlock.

When I unlocked my bootloader and was running stock for a month I did not get any OTA updates when they released the update for 10.4.4.25. I had to go to their site and put it on my microsd card and update it that way.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T Infinity using Tapatalk HD
Rom: CleanRom 3.4.4

The way i rooted and unlocked my asus tf700t
sbdags said:
Well if you are unlocked you just need to do two things ....
1. Install a custom recovery (head over to TWRP or CWM thread in dev section)
2. Either flash a custom rom or super user (SUPERSU) package from said custom recovery.
If you can't find one I will make you one but I am sure there is one in the dev section.
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I used TWRP and then flashed super user
The way I unlocked was i used the unlock package on the ASUS website I am on 4.1.1 and had no issues what so ever.

sbdags said:
Do you still get ota updates on an unlocked device?
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No, unlocking disables the OTA facility. But you knew that, too, didn't you?
I love these rhetorical questions.

MartyHulskemper said:
No, unlocking disables the OTA facility. But you knew that, too, didn't you?
I love these rhetorical questions.
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I was being kind lol

Error Firmware Update

Hello,
i m trying to update the firmware of my asus tf700t and all i get when i use the power and volume down recovery is the droid that wants to install but then falls over with the exclamation mark. dont know why it wont update. any ideas? any tricks?
thanks
Ben

ben9000 said:
Hello,
i m trying to update the firmware of my asus tf700t and all i get when i use the power and volume down recovery is the droid that wants to install but then falls over with the exclamation mark. dont know why it wont update. any ideas? any tricks?
thanks
Ben
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Did you download updated firmware, unzip it, rename the zip in the zip appropriately as outlined in guides, put it in the root directory of your external sdcard formatted for FAT32, all before you entered recovery?

elfaure said:
Did you download updated firmware, unzip it, rename the zip in the zip appropriately as outlined in guides, put it in the root directory of your external sdcard formatted for FAT32, all before you entered recovery?
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yep did all of the above. since my device is unlocked I cant do the ota update. and everytime I run the update from the SD card it shows the red exclamation mark. I reset my tablet but that didn't help. I cant update to anything newer. no matter how I do it (when the tablet shows that there is an update or when I do It with the power button and the volume down)

ben9000 said:
yep did all of the above. since my device is unlocked I cant do the ota update. and everytime I run the update from the SD card it shows the red exclamation mark. I reset my tablet but that didn't help. I cant update to anything newer. no matter how I do it (when the tablet shows that there is an update or when I do It with the power button and the volume down)
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Tell me all about your system. You said you are unlocked. Lets gather some info for the next guy to help you. Do you have a custom ROM or recovery? Have you ever? Are you rooted? Have you ever upgraded after unlocking this way?
As a fallback, you can try to copy the update.zip file to the root directory of your INTERNAL sdcard and repeat the stock recovery process and see if that works. If not you will have to wait for someone else to help you. I have no experience with unlock, just root. I think you can flash with Goo but I am not at all sure. Wait for some who knows for sure. There is no margin for error when flashing!
@Tylorw1 are you around?

ben9000 said:
Hello,
i m trying to update the firmware of my asus tf700t and all i get when i use the power and volume down recovery is the droid that wants to install but then falls over with the exclamation mark. dont know why it wont update. any ideas? any tricks?
thanks
Ben
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I am guessing the way you speak you never installed a custom recovery? What version are you on(not 4.2.1 or 4.1.1, but the ROM number) and have you ever flashed a custom ROM? Just wanna get this aired a bit.
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

My 2 cents worth: Did you uninstall or freeze any system or Asus apps or anything that came with the tablet? If you did you'll have to restore them or the stock update will fail.
Another question: If you're unlocked, why by all means are you on stock????
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

berndblb said:
My 2 cents worth: Did you uninstall or freeze any system or Asus apps or anything that came with the tablet? If you did you'll have to restore them or the stock update will fail.
Another question: If you're unlocked, why by all means are you on stock????
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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I agree with you there. I was thinking if he cannot get the stock recovery to work correctly, depending on the boot loader he is on, he could install a custom recovery and flash the stock kernel from there, but until there is more specifics given on his tablet's state a definite way cannot really be given.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
I agree with you there. I was thinking if he cannot get the stock recovery to work correctly, depending on the boot loader he is on, he could install a custom recovery and flash the stock kernel from there, but until there is more specifics given on his tablet's state a definite way cannot really be given.
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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well i have to admit that i didnt think that rooting would be that complex/complicated and from my old days with the iphone unlocking always seemed like a good idea. (i know better know.)
i will probably end up rooting it.
the update doesnt work in general....i reset my tablet back to (i think it was ) 4.1.1 and download the 2 versions afterwards but both dont work. the first update i made was OTA before i unlocked. afterwards no update possible.
i have to look up my bootloader later and will post the information.

ben9000 said:
well i have to admit that i didnt think that rooting would be that complex/complicated and from my old days with the iphone unlocking always seemed like a good idea. (i know better know.)
i will probably end up rooting it.
the update doesnt work in general....i reset my tablet back to (i think it was ) 4.1.1 and download the 2 versions afterwards but both dont work. the first update i made was OTA before i unlocked. afterwards no update possible.
i have to look up my bootloader later and will post the information.
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Iphone unlocking is not android boot loader unlocking. Unlocking an iphone is to make it so you can use it on multiple carriers. Jailbreaking the iphone gives root rights to the user, though the hardware is not very detailed and is not as controllable as on android. Rooting gives root rights and is mostly for backup purposes. Unlocking your boot loader on android(talking TF700 here because they just give you access to your recovery partition, not the whole boot loader) gives you access to write whatever you want to your recovery partition. Kinda like your motherboard bios, for nothing can be done if they become corrupted.
You said you downloaded the zip file, unzipped it once, stuck it on a MicroSD card, and stuck in your tablet and the update popped up and clicked it and it still failed?
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
Iphone unlocking is not android boot loader unlocking. Unlocking an iphone is to make it so you can use it on multiple carriers. Jailbreaking the iphone gives root rights to the user, though the hardware is not very detailed and is not as controllable as on android. Rooting gives root rights and is mostly for backup purposes. Unlocking your boot loader on android(talking TF700 here because they just give you access to your recovery partition, not the whole boot loader) gives you access to write whatever you want to your recovery partition. Kinda like your motherboard bios, for nothing can be done if they become corrupted.
You said you downloaded the zip file, unzipped it once, stuck it on a MicroSD card, and stuck in your tablet and the update popped up and clicked it and it still failed?
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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ahhh i understand...thank you.
and yes. unzipped it...put it on sd card....then in the lower right corner where the time is and where it tells me that is downloading files it told me that an update is found and ready to be installed and if i want to install it. i clicked yes....it shut down and started up with the droid all happy....and then it fell over with the red exclamation mark.
i guess i will just root it...and hope that i wont brick it.

ben9000 said:
ahhh i understand...thank you.
and yes. unzipped it...put it on sd card....then in the lower right corner where the time is and where it tells me that is downloading files it told me that an update is found and ready to be installed and if i want to install it. i clicked yes....it shut down and started up with the droid all happy....and then it fell over with the red exclamation mark.
i guess i will just root it...and hope that i wont brick it.
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Rooting wont fix the problem. May I ask, since you mentioned something about is in the op, did you use the unlock tool from ASUS? Meaning when the tablet boots is says "This Device is unlocked" in the upper left hand corner?
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Tylorw1 said:
Rooting wont fix the problem. May I ask, since you mentioned something about is in the op, did you use the unlock tool from ASUS? Meaning when the tablet boots is says "This Device is unlocked" in the upper left hand corner?
Tylor
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Thats what i did. so yes it says the device is unlocked in the upper left hand corner. does that have any influence on things?

ben9000 said:
Thats what i did. so yes it says the device is unlocked in the upper left hand corner. does that have any influence on things?
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It allows you to access the recovery partition. What version of android are you on?
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
It allows you to access the recovery partition. What version of android are you on?
Tylor
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you mean 4.1.1? or the bootloader version?

ben9000 said:
you mean 4.1.1? or the bootloader version?
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Ok then you need to root, then download GooManager. Using Goomanager, install TWRP, which is a custom recovery. Boot into recovery and flash the stock ROM from there. Then it will wipe out TWRP and you will be 100% stock again with new boot loader and recovery.
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Tylorw1 said:
Ok then you need to root, then download GooManager. Using Goomanager, install TWRP, which is a custom recovery. Boot into recovery and flash the stock ROM from there. Then it will wipe out TWRP and you will be 100% stock again with new boot loader and recovery.
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Thanks for taking over @Tylorw1.

Ok. so.....magic!
i got it to work. the trick was to copy the file to the internal memory. (i did that before i wiped my system and it didnt work then and now i just tried it again out of desperation and it worked). i was suprised since i expected the red exclamation mark again. so i m officially on 4.2.1
thank you very much.
Ben

ben9000 said:
Ok. so.....magic!
i got it to work. the trick was to copy the file to the internal memory. (i did that before i wiped my system and it didnt work then and now i just tried it again out of desperation and it worked). i was suprised since i expected the red exclamation mark again. so i m officially on 4.2.1
thank you very much.
Ben
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Awesome! Glad I could help. Please thank my meter (click the thanks button). Its always a good thing to know more than one way to do something. _that 's a trick not well published.
[Edit] If it worked on your internal memory after the wipe but still didn't on your external memory, then something is wrong with the external sdcard. Its either not FAT32 or its corrupt and you should consider reformatting it with GNU GParted (live). On Windows, you'll need to download the iso image and burn that to a CD or DVD, which makes it bootable. Then all you may possibly have to do is reorder your boot devices in your BIOS so the CD/DVD comes before the HDD so if you have a bootable disk in the player at boot it will boot from CD/DVD. Stick it in there and try to boot off it first. Some (most?) newer PCs should already have this BIOS boot order as stock. If not, change it.
Alternately, a better or more convenient option if your PC supports it would be do basically the same thing as above except flash the iso to a flash thumb drive and boot from that. Your choice. I use a free Windows program called Astroburn Lite which can burn or flash iso's to either media. Does files too.

elfaure said:
Awesome! Glad I could help. Please thank my meter (click the thanks button). Its always a good thing to know more than one way to do something. _that 's a trick not well published.
[Edit] If it worked on your internal memory after the wipe but still didn't on your external memory, then something is wrong with the external sdcard. Its either not FAT32 or its corrupt and you should consider reformatting it with GNU GParted (live). On Windows, you'll need to download the iso image and burn that to a CD or DVD, which makes it bootable. Then all you may possibly have to do is reorder your boot devices in your BIOS so the CD/DVD comes before the HDD so if you have a bootable disk in the player at boot it will boot from CD/DVD. Stick it in there and try to boot off it first. Some (most?) newer PCs should already have this BIOS boot order as stock. If not, change it.
Alternately, a better or more convenient option if your PC supports it would be do basically the same thing as above except flash the iso to a flash thumb drive and boot from that. Your choice. I use a free Windows program called Astroburn Lite which can burn or flash iso's to either media. Does files too.
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alright...i looked and looked but cant find the thank you button...could you give me a little hint on where to find it?

ben9000 said:
alright...i looked and looked but cant find the thank you button...could you give me a little hint on where to find it?
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LOL Lower left corner of any of my replies