Hello everyone
I am a galaxy note2 owner. Read great reviews on this so I chose this instead of Note 10.1.
Anything I should know before I root it?
Is it just like rooting my Note? Just use odin and a costume firmware?
toofank said:
Hello everyone
I am a galaxy note2 owner. Read great reviews on this so I chose this instead of Note 10.1.
Anything I should know before I root it?
Is it just like rooting my Note? Just use odin and a costume firmware?
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You only can root while you on ICS version .30 or below. Once upgraded to JB there's a different procedure to obtain root. Here is the guide. If you have any question, just ask here. BTW tf700 is not same as galaxy note 2. NO ODIN for tf700.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
buhohitr said:
You only can root while you on ICS version .30 or below. Once upgraded to JB there's a different procedure to obtain root. Here is the guide. If you have any question, just ask here. BTW tf700 is not same as galaxy note 2. NO ODIN for tf700.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
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Thanks. My asus is still on ics. Im gonna root it then upgrade to jellybean cuz ics is laggy! So to be sure here,I use the link to root then i can install cwm,then flash a costume rom like cleanrom straight from rooted ics, even if the costumerom is jellybean?
toofank said:
Thanks. My asus is still on ics. Im gonna root it then upgrade to jellybean cuz ics is laggy! So to be sure here,I use the link to root then i can install cwm,then flash a costume rom like cleanrom straight from rooted ics, even if the costumerom is jellybean?
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After rooted on ICS, you need to download OTA rootkeeper from the market to preserve root (keep a copy of root), then use dlpkg method (incremental upgrade) to JB. If you use Asus full JB firmware, it's going to wipe out your root. Once you on JB, use OTA root keeper to restore root, then you need to unlock your device before you can install custom recovery (TWRP/CWM). From here on you can flash any custom rom that you like. I highly recommend TWRP, it works well with tf700. Some people do have issue with CWM.
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After rooted on ICS, you need to download OTA rootkeeper from the market to preserve root (keep a copy of root), then use dlpkg method (incremental upgrade) to JB. If you use Asus full JB firmware, it's going to wipe out your root. Once you on JB, use OTA root keeper to restore root, then you need to unlock your device before you can install custom recovery (TWRP/CWM). From here on you can flash any custom rom that you like. I highly recommend TWRP, it works well with tf700. Some people do have issue with CWM.
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Ok thank you very much for the info.
toofank said:
Thanks. My asus is still on ics. Im gonna root it then upgrade to jellybean cuz ics is laggy! So to be sure here,I use the link to root then i can install cwm,then flash a costume rom like cleanrom straight from rooted ics, even if the costumerom is jellybean?
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To install a custom recovery you need to unlock your device, which will void your warranty. If,after unlocking, you want to have a way to recover from any software-induced brick situations, then BEFORE YOU UPGRADE, read the nvflash thread and get the required files from your device. You cannot do this once you upgraded!
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To install a custom recovery you need to unlock your device, which will void your warranty. If,after unlocking, you want to have a way to recover from any software-induced brick situations, then BEFORE YOU UPGRADE, read the nvflash thread and get the required files from your device. You cannot do this once you upgraded!
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thanks. ill do that.
Welcome to our little company. I have the same Combination as you have. You will soon notice that this is hard to get as fluid as the note 2.
Also rooting not that easy. I am still with stock with this one.
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CandyAndy said:
Welcome to our little company. I have the same Combination as you have. You will soon notice that this is hard to get as fluid as the note 2.
Also rooting not that easy. I am still with stock with this one.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using XDA Premium HD app
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You have to take a shot at rooting and unlocking, without them, I won't able to use my tf700, my kids actually refused to use it. After Cleanrom, they love it!
Needed to update superuser to get root.
But now it wont unlock!
Wjhen i click the unlock device it gives me some network error!
It seems that asus server wont let me unlock.
I keep getting the message in screenshot.
Ive manually downloaded the stock jb zipfile from asus site. How can I flash it to my device? Idont have cwmrecovery.
toofank said:
It seems that asus server wont let me unlock.
I keep getting the message in screenshot.
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I can take a few days or weeks for new devices to become unlockable - apparently Asus' unlocking server is always behind. Usually it helps to be patient and try again after a few days.
toofank said:
Ive manually downloaded the stock jb zipfile from asus site. How can I flash it to my device? Idont have cwmrecovery.
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You can do that by unpacking the UpdateLauncher zip once (another zip is inside) and putting it onto a microSD card, then boot the tablet in recovery mode (hold down Volume-down while powering on). Some guides say that you must rename the zip to something specific, I don't know if that is still true. Beware: if you upgrade, you will lose the ability to ever use nvflash because the new bootloader is more locked down and can't be downgraded. Also you will lose root by flashing a complete firmware.
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I can take a few days or weeks for new devices to become unlockable - apparently Asus' unlocking server is always behind. Usually it helps to be patient and try again after a few days.
You can do that by unpacking the UpdateLauncher zip once (another zip is inside) and putting it onto a microSD card, then boot the tablet in recovery mode (hold down Volume-down while powering on). Some guides say that you must rename the zip to something specific, I don't know if that is still true. Beware: if you upgrade, you will lose the ability to ever use nvflash because the new bootloader is more locked down and can't be downgraded. Also you will lose root by flashing a complete firmware.
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Thanks. Ill just wait for the asus server to work then. I hope it doest take longer then a month
Came from the Prime to the Infinity and was hoping this device was smoother/faster and it seems to be even worse. Should I give up on Asus giving us good software? It's just frustrating having an S3 being so fast and smooth being a high end device and also having 4.1.1. Why the hell can't Asus get it right too?
Should I just unlock and get a custom rom on this? Is that the only way to get this tablet to be fast and smooth?
Sorry to butt in someones thread, but...Got my Infinity today at 11 AM.... Updated to JB, rooted, installed Titanium and all goodies.
Do not feel that it's any slower than Google Nexus 10.1 in no way. Ever screen, it's a less resolution per spec does not look any different.
Happy with it, great tab.
Tester
wifesabitch said:
Came from the Prime to the Infinity and was hoping this device was smoother/faster and it seems to be even worse. Should I give up on Asus giving us good software? It's just frustrating having an S3 being so fast and smooth being a high end device and also having 4.1.1. Why the hell can't Asus get it right too?
Should I just unlock and get a custom rom on this? Is that the only way to get this tablet to be fast and smooth?
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Yes, if you want your device to be fast and smooth you definitly need to unlock and install Cleanrom and Clemsyn kernel. Without them I probably throw mine in the trash.
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Yes, if you want your device to be fast and smooth you definitly need to unlock and install Cleanrom and Clemsyn kernel. Without them I probably throw mine in the trash.
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its really stupid that you loose your warranty if u wanna unlovck and install cleanrom.
not that the unlock works anyways! ..
Im not happy with it at all!
toofank said:
its really stupid that you loose your warranty if u wanna unlovck and install cleanrom.
not that the unlock works anyways! ..
Im not happy with it at all!
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Don't we all? but we just have to move on...otherwise we still sitting in the dark!
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Don't we all? but we just have to move on...otherwise we still sitting in the dark!
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I encountered a similar issue with another tab. I moved on from there to the TF700 only to relive the same experience. Next time I will do my research before buying another tab. I paid for the tab and I want to have complete control to 'abuse' it!
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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.
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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.
Good news almost done
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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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Ok, so, I would like to have some input on the BEST way to keep root and/or unlock before taking the upcoming JB update.
Had a TF300, and on their forums, best advice was to root BEFORE JB ugrade, utilizing Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to keep root.
But, what I did not catch was, if you unlock boot loader, will the device still get the OTA to JB?
Because, Asus unlock tool only works on ICS. So, do I wait to unlock till after JB, and hope Asus provides JB unlock tool?
Or do it before JB upgrade, but after I get notification of Asus Firmware Upgrade?
Haha I was actually in the process of rooting/unlocking and after reading this post, I think i'm going to hold off until my buddy here gets his questions answered. Good questions to ask.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
I'm gonna go ahead with unlocking and use the above info to install OTA JB i reckon.
So, If the TF300 forums are indicitive of what we should do, root before JB is THE only way to do root...can NOt be done after JB.
But the unlock bootloader is what I am ignorant on.....still OTA with unlocked bootloader, that is my main concern...
as long as you have a stock recovery then you should be fine. its when you flash a modded recovery that makes it a little icky. make sure you have voodoo to retain root or you will lose root (most cases) and if you have a unlocked bootloader then make sure you have stock recovery.
Best advice is go ahead and root if you really want to, but wait until after jb is released to unlock the bootloader
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as long as you have a stock recovery then you should be fine. its when you flash a modded recovery that makes it a little icky. make sure you have voodoo to retain root or you will lose root (most cases) and if you have a unlocked bootloader then make sure you have stock recovery.
Best advice is go ahead and root if you really want to, but wait until after jb is released to unlock the bootloader
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The way things have always worked on my other devices is that its best to root and unlock now because someone will have a rooted version of the update ready to flash in no time. We've already got at least one great and committed developer (Zeus) and there are more waiting for Jellybean to drop. Custom roms are so much better than stock.
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The way things have always worked on my other devices is that its best to root and unlock now because someone will have a rooted version of the update ready to flash in no time. We've already got at least one great and committed developer (Zeus) and there are more waiting for Jellybean to drop. Custom roms are so much better than stock.
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i dont see what that has to do with what i said... while i agree with you, i was answering the question.
To the OP
If you unlock you will not receive the OTA update regardless. If you download and flash it won't you brick your device as once unlocked any ASUS builds/updates brick?
If rooted (not unlocked), and used Titanium to Freeze apps will we need to un-freeze the apps to OTA JB?
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If rooted (not unlocked), and used Titanium to Freeze apps will we need to un-freeze the apps to OTA JB?
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If I was going to take the ota I would completely wipe/factory reset first just like flashing any other rom.
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i dont see what that has to do with what i said... while i agree with you, i was answering the question.
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Sorry, I just hit reply to the wrong comment.
sumnerm1 said:
Ok, so, I would like to have some input on the BEST way to keep root and/or unlock before taking the upcoming JB update.
Had a TF300, and on their forums, best advice was to root BEFORE JB ugrade, utilizing Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to keep root.
But, what I did not catch was, if you unlock boot loader, will the device still get the OTA to JB?
Because, Asus unlock tool only works on ICS. So, do I wait to unlock till after JB, and hope Asus provides JB unlock tool?
Or do it before JB upgrade, but after I get notification of Asus Firmware Upgrade?
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If you want to use the OTA update than my best advice is to stay with the stock firmware, no root and no unlock. OTA updates with rooted devices are like the lottery could work for one user and don't work for another and mostly because after you root the device you will start messing with system filles, you will try various tweaks, etc.
As for the Asus Unlock Tool it seems that is working well on Jelly Bean, at least for the TF300 device.So imo you have this options:
1) Stay stock and without rooting so you will get OTAs just fine ( and have no guarantee that you can root after JB update)
2) Stay stock but root your device and pray that OTA update and Root keeper will work just fine
3) Unlock and root/install a custom rom now then wait until Asus will upload JB firmware on their site (in this case you need to manually install JB but you don't need to worry about rooting because with an unlocked device rooting is working on JB.
PS: To be honest i find this kind of threads a bit pointless because we don't have an ETA for Jelly Bean so maybe when this come out we already have a working root method for JB.
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Why would you not be able to root with JB?
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As long as ASUS releases Source Code and the Full ROM ZIP shortly after the OTA hits the device.
You can Unlock and root now because there will be a JB ROM with Root very soon.
Yes with Unlock and Root you don't get OTA, but you can still flash the Full-ROM ZIP from ASUS as soon as they release it.
And I'm sure there will be a rooted stock ROM not a day after the Full-ROM and Source Code is available.
Thats why I choosed ASUS Tablet!
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 )
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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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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!
I've only had my TF700 for less then a week and I know already like my Galaxy S2&S3 I'm going to be rooting and installing a custom ROM on my TF700, strange that I didn't feel this way with my old Nexus 7 but man this TF700 is sweet but suffers from lag at times to where I need to do the Power/volume Down cleanout at least once a day and that helps but not enough...
As with my Galaxy S3 I don't want the newest wildest ROM rather one that is close to stock as possible YET is faster, cleaner and doesn't bog down... The double and triple taps to accomplish tasks or while browsing is driving me crazy already, I am totally surprised by this seeing this is the top of the line tablet and as good or better then the iPad hardware/processor wise..
So any suggestions and/or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!! Now I'm off to start reading up on unlock and root procedures
PS: I am believe my TF700 is up to date (Running Stock JB ver. 4.1.1)...
CleanROM inheritance
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CleanROM inheritance
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Interesting sdbags in the little reading up I have done that does seem to be the most logical choice.. Reminds me of KyanROM I'm running on my GS3, well other then one is ICS and the other is JB lol... But both look to be stripped down/slightly jacked up stock ROMS, I always find these types have practically little conflicts with apps and include more customazation without taking a battery hit, speaking of lol.. Are you running CleanROM now and has your battery life increased or decreased?? Obviously that isn't as important with the Tablets(you won't miss calls if you get in trouble battery wise with a Tab). Also is there any Lag with CleanROM?? It is my biggest gripe and THE reason I'm looking to Root and Flash
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Interesting sdbags in the little reading up I have done that does seem to be the most logical choice.. Reminds me of KyanROM I'm running on my GS3, well other then one is ICS and the other is JB lol... But both look to be stripped down/slightly jacked up stock ROMS, I always find these types have practically little conflicts with apps and include more customazation without taking a battery hit, speaking of lol.. Are you running CleanROM now and has your battery life increased or decreased?? Obviously that isn't as important with the Tablets(you won't miss calls if you get in trouble battery wise with a Tab). Also is there any Lag with CleanROM?? It is my biggest gripe and THE reason I'm looking to Root and Flash
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Pretty sure SBDags is running a version of CleanROM
Do a bit more reading up on the ROM development work for the Infinity.
You'll most likely be very happy stepping away from a stock ROM tablet and going with a custom version.
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Interesting sdbags in the little reading up I have done that does seem to be the most logical choice.. Reminds me of KyanROM I'm running on my GS3, well other then one is ICS and the other is JB lol... But both look to be stripped down/slightly jacked up stock ROMS, I always find these types have practically little conflicts with apps and include more customazation without taking a battery hit, speaking of lol.. Are you running CleanROM now and has your battery life increased or decreased?? Obviously that isn't as important with the Tablets(you won't miss calls if you get in trouble battery wise with a Tab). Also is there any Lag with CleanROM?? It is my biggest gripe and THE reason I'm looking to Root and Flash
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It can hardly be argues that sbdags is impartial in the matter -- I'm sure you are aware he is the developer of CROMI?
That being said, CROMI is one hell of a kick-*** ROM, and I'm currently running it myself -- it's VERY good in all regards, be it battery life or performance and fluidity. A lot of that depends on the kernel you use it with -- Clemsyn's 650 versions are really good candidates.
A little bit of the lag is still there, admittedly, but that's hardware-related and no developer can remedy that. CleanROM saved the 700 for a lot of users, and CROMI takes that a step further. Props to sbdags, obviously!
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It can hardly be argues that sbdags is impartial in the matter -- I'm sure you are aware he is the developer of CROMI?
That being said, CROMI is one hell of a kick-*** ROM, and I'm currently running it myself -- it's VERY good in all regards, be it battery life or performance and fluidity. A lot of that depends on the kernel you use it with -- Clemsyn's 650 versions are really good candidates.
A little bit of the lag is still there, admittedly, but that's hardware-related and no developer can remedy that. CleanROM saved the 700 for a lot of users, and CROMI takes that a step further. Props to sbdags, obviously!
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I actually didn't realize SBDags was the Dev for CleanROM lol... Seems to be a very popular ROM indeed!!
Haven't had much time to read up on unlocking and rooting yet but I'm seeing what version OS I have is quite important to how to root, I have JB 4.1.1 and I understand rooting and unlocking is different then those who had ICS..
Thank you for the Kernel/ROM combination suggestion, haven't had to deal with that much with my GS3 but with my old GS2 getting the Kernel/ROM Combo right was pretty tricky, sometimes different modems had to also be flashed to get it right..
Well after some reading here it looks a bit more complicated then I imagined to root and flash my TF700 compared to my phones...
is this correct:
First I need to get ICS Version for my TF700 off Asus site, put it on a microcard and flash back to ICS..
Then unlock, root and install RootLock.
Then update to JB.
Check and make sure my Root is still intact.
Finally install CleanROM..
CORRECT??
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First I need to get ICS Version for my TF700 off Asus site, put it on a microcard and flash back to ICS..
Then unlock, root and install RootLock.
Then update to JB.
Check and make sure my Root is still intact.
Finally install CleanROM..
CORRECT??
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If you plan to unlock anyway, you can take a shortcut: Unlock, flash TWRP via fastboot from your PC, install CleanROM.
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If you plan to unlock anyway, you can take a shortcut: Unlock, flash TWRP via fastboot from your PC, install CleanROM.
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Thanks for the reply _that, so I can use TWRP after unlocking my 4.1.1 without backpedaling to ICS and it will root and install recovery for flashing different ROMs, kernels and such?? Damn that sounds too easy lol..
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Thanks for the reply _that, so I can use TWRP after unlocking my 4.1.1 without backpedaling to ICS and it will root and install recovery for flashing different ROMs, kernels and such?? Damn that sounds too easy lol..
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TWRP _is_ a recovery for flashing stuff, and CleanROM is pre-rooted, so you don't need to root it. And if you decide to install a non-rooted ROM, you can still use TWRP to flash a Superuser app from a zip to get root.
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TWRP _is_ a recovery for flashing stuff, and CleanROM is pre-rooted, so you don't need to root it. And if you decide to install a non-rooted ROM, you can still use TWRP to flash a Superuser app from a zip to get root.
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Nice, first dumb question of the day lol.... Don't I need to be unlocked AND Rooted to install any custom recovery program??? I see you said CleanROM is already pre-rooted BUT obviously I have to install the recovery program first and thought(and in my research read) that my TF700 needs to be rooted before installing a recovery program such as Team Win's Recovery??
Thank you again _that, your help is greatly appreciated!!
Captpt said:
Nice, first dumb question of the day lol.... Don't I need to be unlocked AND Rooted to install any custom recovery program???
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No, just unlocked. fastboot does not care about root, it works from the bootloader.
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No, just unlocked. fastboot does not care about root, it works from the bootloader.
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Great...
Now finding the unlock apk for TF700T with jelly bean 4.1.1 is not a easy find, Asus download site seems to be down and everywhere I look the only version I find is "UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk" with disclaimers of only for ICS OS not JB 4.1.1...
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Great...
Now finding the unlock apk for TF700T with jelly bean 4.1.1 is not a easy find, Asus download site seems to be down and everywhere I look the only version I find is "UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk" with disclaimers of only for ICS OS not JB 4.1.1...
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For the unlock tool click here
Captpt said:
Great...
Now finding the unlock apk for TF700T with jelly bean 4.1.1 is not a easy find, Asus download site seems to be down and everywhere I look the only version I find is "UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk" with disclaimers of only for ICS OS not JB 4.1.1...
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Thats OK said:
For the unlock tool click here
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The tool Thats_OK pointed you toward is probably the same as you found, and the same as for the TF201 Prime and TF300T. I guess ASUS like KISS principles, hehe. It should work for JB as wel, IF you get some cooperation from the ASUS unlock server side. Apparently a lot of people have had trouble unlocking due to their device's serial number not being in the database. That's probably the biggest hurdle to overcome in the process.
MartyHulskemper said:
The tool Thats_OK pointed you toward is probably the same as you found, and the same as for the TF201 Prime and TF300T. I guess ASUS like KISS principles, hehe. It should work for JB as wel, IF you get some cooperation from the ASUS unlock server side. Apparently a lot of people have had trouble unlocking due to their device's serial number not being in the database. That's probably the biggest hurdle to overcome in the process.
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I did realize that was the same Unlock download that was being listed as the one being disclaimed as for ICS only... honestly not sure what I'm going to do, don't think I'm willing to roll the dice on a Unlock attempt that may screw up my TF700 AND void my warranty...
Maybe I should just starting reading up on how to roll back to ICS and take it from there,
hard to believe a Unlock download hasn't been created yet seeing how many TF700t's are now on Jelly Bean 4.1.1?
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I did realize that was the same Unlock download that was being listed as the one being disclaimed as for ICS only... honestly not sure what I'm going to do, don't think I'm willing to roll the dice on a Unlock attempt that may screw up my TF700 AND void my warranty...
Maybe I should just starting reading up on how to roll back to ICS and take it from there,
hard to believe a Unlock download hasn't been created yet seeing how many TF700t's are now on Jelly Bean 4.1.1?
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Unlock process is very safe, its either works or not working. Most ppl bricked due to flash a wrong recovery or bootloader etc...but not unlocking.
buhohitr said:
Unlock process is very safe, its either works or not working. Most ppl bricked due to flash a wrong recovery or bootloader etc...but not unlocking.
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Thank you, that's nice to know but have to say after doing some reading Adb\fastboot is looking much more complicated then methods I've used on my phones... second thoughts are creeping in lol...
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Captpt said:
Thank you, that's nice to know but have to say after doing some reading Adb\fastboot is looking much more complicated then methods I've used on my phones... second thoughts are creeping in lol...
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adb/fastboot is nothing but a few .exe command. All you have to do is download Android SDK on your PC and install it like other software. During the install, just select Android packages (there are many in the option), should be only 2. After that there is a script (its a .bat file) to install custom recovery. This script will kick off adb and fastboot command so you automatically, all you have to do is double click on the script while connects your device to your pc. Once you have custom recovery, you home free.
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adb/fastboot is nothing but a few .exe command. All you have to do is download Android SDK on your PC and instaco it like other software. During the install, just select Android packages (there are many in the option), should be only 2. After that there is a script (its a .bat file) to install custom recovery. This script will kick off adb and fastboot command so you automatically, all you have to do is double click on the script while connects your device to your pc. Once you have custom recovery, you home free.
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Thanks buhohitr, having second thoughts now about unlocking now( too much $$ invested in tablet, keyboard and cases to blow warranty off ) and contemplating rolling back to ICS, ROOTING, using Rootlock then flashing CleanROM... probably same amount of steps plus warranty is still intact.. yes?
Sorry for this stupid question. I try to find an answer here, but it seems no answer or impossible.
Are there any method to OTA after unlocking TF700, even I have to go back to lock device?
yenminchen said:
Sorry for this stupid question. I try to find an answer here, but it seems no answer or impossible.
Are there any method to OTA after unlocking TF700, even I have to go back to lock device?
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Once unlocked, it is impossible to relock the bootloader. Traditional OTA will never work again -- you can, however, download the ROM update file from ASUS' website and lash it manually. I cannot think of a reason why you'd want full stock on your unlocked 700 instead of one of the faster and more streamlined custom ROMs, but you could.
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Once unlocked, it is impossible to relock the bootloader. Traditional OTA will never work again -- you can, however, download the ROM update file from ASUS' website and lash it manually.
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Also if you just like that 'stock' feel, you can always get the ODEX'd version as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107271. If you would just prefer the stock apps, those are available as a mod too here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2059180. Hope that helps.
yenminchen said:
Sorry for this stupid question. I try to find an answer here, but it seems no answer or impossible.
Are there any method to OTA after unlocking TF700, even I have to go back to lock device?
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I got a question firstly, have you installed a custom recovery because I unlocked a month before installing a custom recovery and probably would of asked the same question because I always get nervous using cmd. No after unlocking the boot loader you cannot receive stock ota's. You can receive cyanogen mod otas but not stalk. As said above you can always download the latest version from Asus' website and flash it using a microsd card. I personally would look into flashing cromi or cyanogen since the warranty is already gone. Just follow the guides carefully and good luck.
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Rom: Cyanogen Nightlies 10.1 or CleanRom 3.4.4 - Depends on the mood .