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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!
post pics and I'll help.
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post pics and I'll help.
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Of my mom? classy!
Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.
lazarat said:
Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I guess I should have known better... felt bad posting noobish questions I can figure out if I spend a bunch of time reading, but really short on time right now, so figured I would try to be funny and hopefully generate more views and quicker responses.
For what it is worth my Mom is 67... I am not 17 and this is not a MILF scenario...
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I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.
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Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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Believe me man you would want to how much bloat and crap that att throws on the phone. Might as well give her something worth having the rom is very stable and would never have to fix it for her.
Also after you install TWRP for her (the recovery) Make sure to make a nano backup of her stock image then flash with CleanROM and make one of that to. So if she ever has a issue she is just one click away from a new phone.:good:
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Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.
dcdivenut said:
Of my mom? classy!
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just replying as per title
bloodrain954 said:
post pics and I'll help.
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Lmao!!
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I must.. refrain from Googling sexy old ladies and relying to the tread must resist the urge.... :angel:
dcdivenut said:
this is not a MILF scenario...
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Dont make it then
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I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.
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+1000.
You'll never know it isn't stock sense/att except that all the apps which, if she clicks them she'll get charged additional usage for, are gone.
FWIW, ATT's OTA isn't anything special. My phone was three months old and was still running 1.73. Never succeeded in an OTA update.
So, CleanROM 4.5 was a huge improvement.
I would say that, if she is not totally interested in Modding, that she should either leave it with all stock ,or switch to CleanROM. I am running CleanROM because I like the stock feel, although I have modded a few things. I also liked the removale of bloatware. I feel that the best place for rooting your One X is on onexroot.com. just make sure you choose the right ROM and root method depending on your model, such as international AT&T, or Rodgers. Hope this helps!
dcdivenut said:
Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!
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2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)
Actually, if you root &unlock bootloader now, flash a custom recovery, you can manually update the firmware to 2.2x, flash back your stock recovery and relock it you have a fully updated, stock device that you can always go back and unlock if u want to later.
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Butters619 said:
2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)
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True that for root on 2.20, you will need to unlock the bootloader anyway, so you may as well go ahead and root, SuperCID and unlock bootloader.
A 4th option would be to flash a stock rooted 2.20, 2.23, or 2.29 ROM (after unlocking the bootloader). Honestly, the 2.2X stock ROMs are quite good, and you won't really need to update the phone much after that; really mostly if you just want to.
Personally, I would suggest either leaving as-is on 1.85, and root and debloat; or unlock the bootloader and flash either a rooted stock 2.2X ROM, or custom ROM that does not divert too much from stock 2.2X (like CleanROM).
Updating to 2.20 the "official" way is just robbing yourself of any other options, until (if and when) a root method is found for 2.20. Personally recommend you stay away from that.
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dcdivenut said:
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability,
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Custom ROMs have a huge variation in their stability. Sure, ROMs which are AOSP have some things broken, and ones based on the leading edge (Jellybean) have issues too, since they are ports, do not fully support our hardware, etc.
But many of the ROMs you will see in Development are based stock ROMs, with bloat removed, performance tweaks, and some features added, without any real drastic changes. CleanROM, King Cobra among others actually run smoother and more stable than stock. Don't knock all custom ROMs, especially since you haven't even tried any on this device.
CleanROM 4.5 is better than stock. It's the best rom I have ever flashed on any device ever.
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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
buhohitr said:
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!
buhohitr said:
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!
I just got my TF700 today. I am prepping for REALLY long airline flights and bought this setup for the battery life so I purchased the keyboard attachment for the added battery life. It came stock with JB (can't remember the firmware #) but I was able to downgrade to firmware .30 via: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925230 then rooted via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588. Playing with it tonight has angered me enough to know that I want to unlock and install a new ROM. I am aware that I cannot use NVFlash because of the .30+ firmware which angers me even more...almost to the point of returning the tablet.
On to the point:
All of the unlocking guides for the TF700 say the process is for ICS which I am running with the .30 (right?) Will the fact that I reverted from JB to ICS adversely affect the unlocking process using the methods available?
Should just return the tablet (and keyboard) and get another setup?
lowriderdog37 said:
I just got my TF700 today. I am prepping for REALLY long airline flights and bought this setup for the battery life so I purchased the keyboard attachment for the added battery life. It came stock with JB (can't remember the firmware #) but I was able to downgrade to firmware .30 via: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925230 then rooted via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588. Playing with it tonight has angered me enough to know that I want to unlock and install a new ROM. I am aware that I cannot use NVFlash because of the .30+ firmware which angers me even more...almost to the point of returning the tablet.
On to the point:
All of the unlocking guides for the TF700 say the process is for ICS which I am running with the .30 (right?) Will the fact that I reverted from JB to ICS adversely affect the unlocking process using the methods available?
Should just return the tablet (and keyboard) and get another setup?
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Unlocking works in either ICS or JB so no problem there.
If it's possible to return the tab for an ICS .21 or .26 version that would good as far as NVFlash is concerned.
Otherwise just unlock and do the custom ROM flash of your choice.
Hope all goes well either way...and welcome to the board!
Go ahead and unlock. You will be fine. As long as you are carefull and follow instructions you shouldn't run into a problem that would require nvflash to restore
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laod said:
Go ahead and unlock. You will be fine. As long as you are carefull and follow instructions you shouldn't run into a problem that would require nvflash to restore
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Just want to remind you of one thing, I also unlocked mine works fine, and yes it was smoother, but a few weeks ago, my tf700 was suddenly broken, did no reboot anymore.
So there goes my 700 euro tablet because with the unlock I don't have any warrenty.
Zuran said:
Just want to remind you of one thing, I also unlocked mine works fine, and yes it was smoother, but a few weeks ago, my tf700 was suddenly broken, did no reboot anymore.
So there goes my 700 euro tablet because with the unlock I don't have any warrenty.
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No way to tell if your problem was related to the unlock procedure -- so I cannot refute that point of view, either -- but the changes are slim at best. Lots of follks -- myself included -- have unlocked succesfully and have enjyed a custom ROM since then.
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Unlocking works in either ICS or JB so no problem there.
If it's possible to return the tab for an ICS .21 or .26 version that would good as far as NVFlash is concerned.
Otherwise just unlock and do the custom ROM flash of your choice.
Hope all goes well either way...and welcome to the board!
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All of the research I have been doing has said that .30 changed the bootloader and you cannot go back from that.
lowriderdog37 said:
All of the research I have been doing has said that .30 changed the bootloader and you cannot go back from that.
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Ah,
I meant could you return the tablet to where you had bought it in hopes of obtaining a .26 versioned tablet.
True NVFlash is a no go with ICS version .30 and higher.
Apologies for the confusion.
So I have 4.2.1 loaded on my tf700 and have not unlocked the boot loader yet nor is it rooted.My warrenty is almost up so I'm looking at going into custom roms. I've been doing some reading and noticed that the asus unlocker isnt for jb. Is this true? If so how do I get my loader unlocked?
Also I've decided to load CROMIx on my tablet, should I do the data2sd mod along with it or just flash to the internal sd?
Any other advice would be great aswell.
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So I have 4.2.1 loaded on my tf700 and have not unlocked the boot loader yet nor is it rooted.My warrenty is almost up so I'm looking at going into custom roms. I've been doing some reading and noticed that the asus unlocker isnt for jb. Is this true?
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No, the ASUS unlocker has never been changed form the TF201 one (and possibly even the TF101 edition). They will work no matter what version on Android you are on.
If so how do I get my loader unlocked?
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So, just run the unlocker. If it won't work, it won't work, but that has to do with your device's serial number not being in the database and nothing to do with the version of Android you're on.
Also I've decided to load CROMIx on my tablet, should I do the data2sd mod along with it or just flash to the internal sd?
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For your first steps, I'd recommend just flashing to internal storage.
Any other advice would be great aswell.
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I'd load up CROMI-X, look through the recommended apps and games list in the relevant forum, and just browse through the forums a bit. I cannot help but mention that your first question, for example, has been answered quite a few times before, so the answers to your other questions is probably in here somewhere.
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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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..
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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..
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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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