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[q] how-to relock?

Hi all
i want to do this.
1.unlock
2.install CWM
3.apply root and kernels
4.install stock recovery
5.re-lock
6.done
[fastboot oem lock] is work??
or anyother way to re-lock??

ccs21 said:
Hi all
i want to do this.
1.unlock
2.install CWM
3.apply root and kernels
4.install stock recovery
5.re-lock
6.done
[fastboot oem lock] is work??
or anyother way to re-lock??
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asus says there is no way to relock but we will see if the devs here cant figure something out

You CAN NOT Relock. The prime devs worked on it for months, and couldn't get anything working. If you decide to unlock you void your warranty and no longer get official ota's. You do get access to custom roms though.

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TXKSSnapper said:
You CAN NOT Relock. The prime devs worked on it for months, and couldn't get anything working. If you decide to unlock you void your warranty and no longer get official ota's. You do get access to custom roms though.
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Thanks to reply
then i cannot use OTA upgrade anymore?

ccs21 said:
Thanks to reply
then i cannot use OTA upgrade anymore?
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Correct. The only reason I would recommend unlocking, is so that you can install a custom rom. If you do not want to install a custom rom you shouldn't unlock.

Can you still install stock firmware with adb/vipermod using blob files?

xAshxMoneyx said:
Can you still install stock firmware with adb/vipermod using blob files?
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Everything works on the tablet still. Asus just has your SN blacklisted
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you can update, however not by ota. you update by flashing roms that are updated.

There may not be a way (yet) of relocking the bootloader, but there should be a way of preventing ASUS from logging the serial. From the decompiled unlock tool, the tool is sending something to https://mdm.asus.com/DMServer/DeviceState. However, that may not matter. In a previous thread about this (for the Transformer Prime), one developer found that the result returned from the ASUS server is stored in a variable that's never used

new ion? said:
Everything works on the tablet still. Asus just has your SN blacklisted
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA
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I doubt they blacklist it, they did after all provide the tool. Of course, they do say they won't officially support if you do unlock, but that doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't if you asked them.

californiarailroader said:
I doubt they blacklist it, they did after all provide the tool. Of course, they do say they won't officially support if you do unlock, but that doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't if you asked them.
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AFAIK the unlock tool requires an internet connection, this is for the purpose of notifying ASUS on what tablets have been unlocled
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

Check up with the Prime forum - they have much more experience with this issue. AFAIK, unlocking means your on your own and ASUS means it.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA

Is there a way to obtain root without an unlock? Sorry new to this game still reading
I have been enjoying the stock asus rom for now and just want root access but don't feel voiding the warranty less than 24 hours after buying it from best buy.
Really want to try the 6 axis controller for some emulating and who wouldnt love some overclocking (from what i have read this is possible on stock kernel)
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

dmcgrath009 said:
Is there a way to obtain root without an unlock?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645029

Thank you, after I posted I found that and i am currently rooted and back to the latest ota.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

SOMEHOW, the "Device is UnLocked" has disappeared from boot screen
As I mentioned here just earlier today (or the full thread here), the "Device is UnLocked" has vanished from my boot screen. The screen that first shows up after you start your TF300.
I had gone through A LOT the past couple of days trying to UN-BRICK my device. Once I fixed my TF300, the "Device is UnLocked" is no longer in the upper left-hand corner anymore.
I have no clue what I did, or even if it's really "Locked" again. All I know is that it's gone. I think I might have accidentally tweaked something that might have just turned off the actual "Device is UnLocked" text. But I don't know...
-h3llsdr0id

Rooting Newest Firmware Update?

Hey all, just got my TF700 on Friday. So stoked.
I am about to root my tablet, but I want to make sure the current tools with work (sparkym3 and Debugfs) with the newest update. I would rather root the latest release than root what I have and use Voodoo. I have had issues doing that in the past.
My current firmware is IML74K.US_epad-9-4-5.26-20120720
How many update as I away from current? Will the current tools work with the most recent updates? Which method do you guys recommend?
Thanks!

I have not been able to get those two methods to work for me on the newest update. I think I am a rare exception, most seem to have success. I have even returned a tablet becuase of defect and the second would not root either. It wasnt a big deal because i knew i was going to unlock the bootloader and then i could install a custom recovery and rom and achieve root that way. If you are planning on unlocking I suggest you do a little more research in the NVFlash page because if you update from your current firmware that will no longer be an option. Just my 2 cents

(Imo) i would just root what you have now and use voodoo. Checkout the nvflash thread while your at it. ( doesn't work with .30 update, i wish i had noticed that before i upgraded to .30 )
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

I know it was mentioned but just for good measure... If you plan on unlocking at all make sure you do it before upgrading to .30 so that you can get nvflash setup for your device.
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

Is .30 the next update? How many update am I away from current?
I have some thinking to do, I wasn't planning on unlocking (at least until CM and AOKP officially support the TF700) but if NvFlash won't work on any other updates I may need to rethink.

And to be honest, I don't really see the purpose in unlocking. I ROMed my TF101 but ASUS does such a good job of only altering AOSP with small (and beneficial) changes I may just leave my Infinity as is. Especially if I have to stick with the shipped firmware and once I update NvFlash won't work. I guess I can always just flash ROMs without NvFlash though...
But my two questions above still stand.
One more question as this is the first device I have owned that had NvFlash available. What is the benefit of having NvFlash vs just CWM? Just protection in case I do something really stupid?
Sent from my EPAD using Tapatalk 2

You are one update away from the latest which is .30. (soon to be two) The debugfs root method will root you.
you should check out my thread on root and jellybean: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908304
Nvflash allows you to flash anything even if the bootloader is corrupted or prevents it, it also allows you to downgrade when the bootloader prevents it e.g. .30 to .26. it is also required to flash custom bootloaders which is useful if someone develops a dual-boot bootloader. You can even relock and reunlock your bootloader with nvflash. If you don't plan on using non-stock fw though, stay locked so that you can get your updates and support.

Thanks for the help guys.
So what I'm thinking is just to root, unlock, and NOT flash NvFlash. It isn't terribly dangerous not to use right? I mean as long as I have CWM installed I am pretty safe unless I do something completely stupid right?
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I_EAT_BABIES said:
Thanks for the help guys.
So what I'm thinking is just to root, unlock, and NOT flash NvFlash. It isn't terribly dangerous not to use right? I mean as long as I have CWM installed I am pretty safe unless I do something completely stupid right?
Sent from my EPAD using Tapatalk 2
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If you have .26 and are going to unlock, you may as well create your nvflash files. It isn't so much as flashing nvflash. Nvflash is already hardcoded in the tegra chip. You would just be creating the encrypted files needed to utilize it on your device. You save these in triplicate in case the worst happens. Unlocking is necessary for generating the nvflash files, but it voids your warranty and leaves you unable to recieve OTAs (you can still update manually using methods listed in the development forums).
I'm not explicitly recommending that you unlock, but if you do, it's best to do it on the .26 update, so you can get those nvflash files from your device.

So if I do install NvFlash can I still waiting install official updates from Asus by downloading them from Asus website?
I really want to try Asus's stock Jelly Bean ROM, so anything that removes that as an option is not for me.
Thanks for the clarification.
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you don't install nvflash. you use it to interface with the device's apx mode.
as for the official firmwares, you can still install those even if you are unlocked. you just have to do it manually.

Yup, you can just download the firmware zip from asus's website:
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Unzip it once(it'l be another zip) and flash that in TWRP. (not sure if it works in cwm. I am biased but I definately recommend twrp:angel Make sure you uncheck flash recovery. reinstall recovery using fastboot because the update deletes it.

I_EAT_BABIES said:
So if I do install NvFlash can I still waiting install official updates from Asus by downloading them from Asus website?
I really want to try Asus's stock Jelly Bean ROM, so anything that removes that as an option is not for me.
Thanks for the clarification.
Sent from my DROID SPYDER using Tapatalk 2
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No, you need to unlock to take a bootloader backup, which you will not able to take OTA Jelly Been, however, you can download the new Jelly Bean from Asus website and manually flash it.

OK I feel like I understand now. There really aren't any downsides to setting up NvFlash (Asus warranty not an issue, I have Best Buy's super program where I can return the tablet even if I just scratch the screen if I want to).
My initial impression was that if I unlocked I would not be able to update any stock firmware period, and that if I set up NvFlash I could not move from .26.
If I understand correctly I just have to be on .26 to set up NvFlash, and can manually install official Asus firmware after unlocking.
Thanks for the help all! I am not new to flashing ROMs etc. but have never had the ability to use NvFlash.
Have a great night all!

nVFlash with Jellybean

is such a thing possible at all with the tf700? i'm hesitant to root/unlock/flash roms until there is an unbrickable option out...

NVFlash works fine - it doesn't matter what version of Android your tablet is currently on. The only pre-requisite is that you have saved your TF700 "blobs" while you were on the .26 firmware or earlier. Once you have the saved the files, NVFlash will *always* work, regardless of the Android version.
If you've already upgraded to .30 or JB *before* saving your blobs with NVFlash, then you are stuck, there is currently no way to obtain the "blobs" needed to use NVFlash if you are past the .26 firmware before saving your blobs.
Hope that makes sense...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

jtrosky said:
NVFlash works fine - it doesn't matter what version of Android your tablet is currently on. The only pre-requisite is that you have saved your TF700 "blobs" while you were on the .26 firmware or earlier. Once you have the saved the files, NVFlash will *always* work, regardless of the Android version.
If you've already upgraded to .30 or JB *before* saving your blobs with NVFlash, then you are stuck, there is currently no way to obtain the "blobs" needed to use NVFlash if you are past the .26 firmware before saving your blobs.
Hope that makes sense...
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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I am kind of a newbie so excuse my lack of knowledge. Is it possible to use the nvflash backups from another Tf700 to restore a possible bricked one?

Do you think we will get nvflash for jellybean in the future?

georgecarstoiu said:
I am kind of a newbie so excuse my lack of knowledge. Is it possible to use the nvflash backups from another Tf700 to restore a possible bricked one?
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NO, the nvflash backup is for your device only.

I wonder whether the guys from Asus service use nvflash to rewrite everything in case the bootloader gets messed up as many users did with TWRP 2.2.2.0 or CWM 6.0.1.3?
I read somewhere in the forums that they actually have to replace the entire motherboard in this kind of a situation. Any truth to this?

Yep. All hard bricks with the TF201 got new main boards. No one can unlock either after they get their tablets back from RMA after this. There's a big thread about not being able to unlock on the prime forum.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

paddycr said:
Yep. All hard bricks with the TF201 got new main boards. No one can unlock either after they get their tablets back from RMA after this. There's a big thread about not being able to unlock on the prime forum.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
I find this hard to believe especially when you can get the unlocking tool from the Asus website. At least let's hope it's not like this, otherwise my tablet would lose some of its appeal.

georgecarstoiu said:
So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
I find this hard to believe especially when you can get the unlocking tool from the Asus website. At least let's hope it's not like this, otherwise my tablet would lose some of its appeal.
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Hard to believe?? Please, be my guest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764917
Sent from my Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T using xda premium

georgecarstoiu said:
So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
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No, but the problem is that after a motherboard exchange, the CPU ID doesn't match the serial number anymore. The unlock tool must contact ASUS to get the unlocking token (unique for each motherboard), and it fails if the CPU ID doesn't match in their database anymore. It simply can't get the right token anymore.

Ok....this makes a lot of sense actually. Let's see if the same thing applies to TF700. I'll keep you posted to whether I'll be able to unlock my tablet once it gets returned.

[Q] APX mode NVFlash with Jelly bean and 10.x bootloader

Dear all,
I didn't arrived to get proper answer on this topic.
On NVFlash page here http://androidroot.mobi/2012/09/23/nvflash-for-tegra3-transformer-tf700t/, it is said that
http://androidroot.mobi/2012/09/23/nvflash-for-tegra3-transformer-tf700t/
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Originally Posted by calvinb1 View Post
Sbdags,
Did you ever get confirmation that nvflash files can still be restored on this new bootloader? I know you had some concerns a while back that Asus 'may' have tinkered with the bootloader to prevent restores but I do think think I ever saw a confirmation that it still works. I have my nvflash files backed up and want to make sure I don't loose the ability to recover from a soft brick in the event something goes drastically wrong.
Cheers!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
Yes nvflash works fine.
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I'm personnaly in a 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader. But I would be interested getting all files to prevent a day a soft or hard brick.
Then is there a way for me to get those files?
If this topic has ever been discussed (even if I ever looked for it on the forum), do you have any reference I could look into?
Thank you a lot for your help

florck said:
Dear all,
I didn't arrived to get proper answer on this topic.
On NVFlash page here http://androidroot.mobi/2012/09/23/nvflash-for-tegra3-transformer-tf700t/, it is said that
And here
I'm personnaly in a 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader. But I would be interested getting all files to prevent a day a soft or hard brick.
Then is there a way for me to get those files?
If this topic has ever been discussed (even if I ever looked for it on the forum), do you have any reference I could look into?
Thank you a lot for your help
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No way for you to gain NvFlash access, sorry.Only devices with 9.4.5.26 or lower firmware are eligible for NvFlash (you can't downgrade to 9.4.5.26, only to 9.4.5.30).
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Pretoriano80 said:
No way for you to gain NvFlash access, sorry.Only devices with 9.4.5.26 or lower firmware are eligible for NvFlash (you can't downgrade to 9.4.5.26, only to 9.4.5.30).
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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Thank you Pretorian. Is this due to new asus protections and we have very few hope, or dev just need some more time to adapt this ?

florck said:
Thank you Pretorian. Is this due to new asus protections and we have very few hope, or dev just need some more time to adapt this ?
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Its the former. In the 9.4.5.30 and above bootloaders, Asus locked it. Meaning when you "unlock" you are really only unlocking recovery and fastboot but the bootloader remains locked and signed with a cryptographic key. It prevents any previous Asus bootloader and any non-OEM bootloader from ever being loaded again. So far, there has been no success at circumventing (hacking) the locked bootloader and its not looking promising. There is a petition out for NVFlash asking Asus to allow wheelie to prevent bricking but I doubt if that goes anywhere.
The next best thing is @_that as you've already experienced. He is a human recovery. They have a 95+% fix rate for Transformer soft bricks here at XDA.

[Q] That slow or defective???

I love my tf700t but I am also tired of how slow it is. My wife has a Samsung 10.1 note and from off to power up it takes her about 30 sec to get to the desktop and it takes me about 2 minutes. My screen is better than hers of course but loading apps and switching apps is slow and I get apps freezing and the popup asking if I want to wait or kill it.
Wifi is there but not as good as hers. We recently went on vacation and I installed copilot nav software 1.3g on both tablets. Hers was done in about 30 minutes and mine took about 4 hours.
Very frustrating. I have an extended warranty on it and I can either take it back to see if they can do something with it or I can ditch the warranty and flash it and hope that will improve the situation.
I know that most people here say that flashing really makes a big difference but does it seem that mine is a bit too slow to be normal???
Thanks
Paul
ps. I have done a factory reset and cleaned it off. I have about 90 apps installed but not all running of course

frozenbutt said:
I love my tf700t but I am also tired of how slow it is. My wife has a Samsung 10.1 note and from off to power up it takes her about 30 sec to get to the desktop and it takes me about 2 minutes. My screen is better than hers of course but loading apps and switching apps is slow and I get apps freezing and the popup asking if I want to wait or kill it.
Wifi is there but not as good as hers. We recently went on vacation and I installed copilot nav software 1.3g on both tablets. Hers was done in about 30 minutes and mine took about 4 hours.
Very frustrating. I have an extended warranty on it and I can either take it back to see if they can do something with it or I can ditch the warranty and flash it and hope that will improve the situation.
I know that most people here say that flashing really makes a big difference but does it seem that mine is a bit too slow to be normal???
Thanks
Paul
ps. I have done a factory reset and cleaned it off. I have about 90 apps installed but not all running of course
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Out of the box, Samsung is smoother and faster than the tf700... The internet on the tf700 is very slow with the stock firmware. It was the reason why I was here in the first place...

Well I guess that answers that question. My Asus warranty has expired but the wife bought an extended one. Will have to check and make sure they don't care about unlocking and rooting. Then maybe I can end my frustration.

frozenbutt said:
Well I guess that answers that question. My Asus warranty has expired but the wife bought an extended one. Will have to check and make sure they don't care about unlocking and rooting. Then maybe I can end my frustration.
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You are unlocked? Dude - just run CROMI-X on the tablet and you're gonna love it! The TF700 with CROMI-X is probably the best device I ever owned!
It sucks on stock, yes. But with that custom rom this tablet soars!!
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I am not unlocked yet. I don't like the idea of having to use Asus unlock tool and letting them know that I have unlocked the tablet. Just a phobia about nosy companies.
If it doesn't scrweup my extended warranty I will bite the bullet and do it

I was in the same boat (2min + boot, slow and lagging) until I finally got fed up enough to unlock and now can enjoy the tablet again. I've been rooted from the beginning but its been no help fixing the problem. Now it's faster than its ever been and I have both CROMi-X and Cyanogenmod installed for a little variety. I hadn't flashed anything since my OG Droid days but with a little research on XDA and a little trial and error, it was quickly unlocked and running smooth. Best decision I could of made.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T.

So I guess it's unlock, root, TWRP and then rom of my choice. You say you have CROMi-X and Cyanogenmod. I didn't know you could have two roms installed at the same time???

Just my opinion here but when you unlock and flash custom Roms will make the device faster compared to stock but compared to the note it will still be slower probably...
As long as you don't compare it side by side the TF700 is okay though.
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After reading a bit and being a bit confused I thought I might list what I think I need and see if I am right.
First I am on 10.6.1.14.10 so that seems to limit me on some items, sigh.
First - unlocking using the Asus unlock tool. Is there any other way to unlock??
Second - Root using debugfs. Can this be done with goomanager or am I ahead of myself?
Third - NVFlash tool
Fourth - TWRP with goomanager
Fifth - Rom of my choice
Right or any mistakes??
Thanks

frozenbutt said:
After reading a bit and being a bit confused I thought I might list what I think I need and see if I am right.
First I am on 10.6.1.14.10 so that seems to limit me on some items, sigh.
First - unlocking using the Asus unlock tool. Is there any other way to unlock??
Second - Root using debugfs. Can this be done with goomanager or am I ahead of myself?
Third - NVFlash tool
Fourth - TWRP with goomanager
Fifth - Rom of my choice
Right or any mistakes??
Thanks
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Sorry, but you got some more reading to do.
On the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware you cannot root - at least not with Motochopper. You can downgrade to .8 and use Motochopper or - easier and better - just unlock and use Scott's recovery tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129 to flash TWRP 2.6.1 and a then a custom rom through TWRP.
First: No
Second: See above. You cannot use GooManager to root
Third: NVFlash just became available for TF700 on Jellybean! Leave it for later - it's not necessary to flash a custom rom but if you have your NVFlash blobs, your tablet is unbrickabable! https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/
Follow this thread and read up on anything you don't understand. This is not for the faint of heart! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455925
Fourth: You need root to use GOOManager to install TWRP, use Scott's tool instead
Fifth: exactly
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4

Yikes see what I mean. Do this but if you have this version don't do this or you will brick. Glad I asked
So unlock with Asus tool then scott's recovery tool to root. I though at that point you had to use NVFlash before you flashed to a new rom to make sure you had the blobs to have insurance for bricking? I don't mind taking the extra step before flashing a new rom to make sure I don't screw the pooch.
Thanks very much for the info. Back to reading.
Damn I have flashed nearly all the phones I had and never had this much trouble.

frozenbutt said:
Yikes see what I mean. Do this but if you have this version don't do this or you will brick. Glad I asked
So unlock with Asus tool then scott's recovery tool to root. I though at that point you had to use NVFlash before you flashed to a new rom to make sure you had the blobs to have insurance for bricking? I don't mind taking the extra step before flashing a new rom to make sure I don't screw the pooch.
Thanks very much for the info. Back to reading.
Damn I have flashed nearly all the phones I had and never had this much trouble.
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I would think that you should obtain the NVflash blobs before flashing anything else to ensure that you can go back if you somehow screw up your bootloader... You can fix most things as long as your bootloader is still intacted.. It is just my two cents..

LetMeKnow said:
I would think that you should obtain the NVflash blobs before flashing anything else to ensure that you can go back if you somehow screw up your bootloader... You can fix most things as long as your bootloader is still intacted.. It is just my two cents..
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Agrred. That's the best and most logical way to proceed.
But not the easiest....
Tell ya, I have been flashing this baby for a while now, but the NVFlash procedure gives me sweaty palms
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