Long story short, due to unexpected circumstances I think I shorted some pins in the tablet connector which messed up its USB host capabilities. I don't particularly want to lose my tablet to Asus for the duration of their assessment and fix(and/or receive a hefty bill for their services), but I'm a bit desperate to get it working with the dock again.
Is there a way to remove the custom recovery and relock the bootloader? I installed TWRP and rooted it(I know I can just unroot by factory resetting it). If anyone has any other solutions to offer I'd gladly consider them too.
From what I understand, even if you could find a way to lock the boot loader again, Asus has a list of serials for the tablets that have unlocked using their boot loader unlocker. That's one of the reasons people are having issues getting the unlocker to work right now. They aren't registering their tablets. Once they have registered their tablets with Asus, they are able to unlock the bootloader within a few days.
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wetbiker7 said:
From what I understand, even if you could find a way to lock the boot loader again, Asus has a list of serials for the tablets that have unlocked using their boot loader unlocker. That's one of the reasons people are having issues getting the unlocker to work right now. They aren't registering their tablets. Once they have registered their tablets with Asus, they are able to unlock the bootloader within a few days.
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Ah, so they've already registered my tablet as unlocked(or rather, registered me as a hacker ). I've read somewhere that rooting/unlocking voids your software warranty but they'll still fix hardware issues, is that true?
Pretty sure they'll cover hardware related issues. I've read where several members here have been successful getting defective or hardware failure covered.
Just let them know its a hardware related issue.
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So I decided to do a factory reset to check if that would help and in case I have to return the device to Asus for technical support, and after I did that the connector seems to have worked just fine. Since I already made a full backup with TWRP I decided to see if it was a problem with any software I recently installed, I removed some recently installed apps(and ones I no longer use and lo and behold, it appears the problem disappeared after I removed AdAway.
Flash full stock ROM before you give it on warranty (means, no recovery, no root, nothing).
dragonnn said:
Flash full stock ROM before you give it on warranty (means, no recovery, no root, nothing).
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So I decided to do a factory reset to check if that would help and in case I have to return the device to Asus for technical support, and after I did that the connector seems to have worked just fine. Since I already made a full backup with TWRP I decided to see if it was a problem with any software I recently installed, I removed some recently installed apps(and ones I no longer use and lo and behold, it appears the problem disappeared after I removed AdAway.
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I already did and figured out it WAS a software issue I wasn't about to give it up for technical support without a fight haha
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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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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?
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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?
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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
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Everything works on the tablet still. Asus just has your SN blacklisted
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
Got my TF300T this monday and it worked fine so I though of unlocking the bootloader, root it and switch ROM. Got all of that working but after a while i got a little tires at the resolution/DPI of the screen so I thought if just re-flash the ROM as I got the option to set the DPI before the flashing process. As I said it worked fine and all until I restarted to the recovery mode (TWRP recovery if you wonder). When recovery mode started, the screen just refused to react, it's like its dead completely. I had the tablet working for two full days and it just died after a reboot. I also tried using the fastboot to push back the old stock firmware onto it without any luck. The stock os works, but the screen still refuses any input. I don't have the keyboard and neither do I have extra money to buy one so I can not try using a mouse, not that i'd like that solution anyway.
Have anyone else experienced this and know how to solve it, or will I have to return it to Asus and hope they will repair it for free even though the bootloader is unlocked?
I unlocked with Asus original bootloader unlock app.
Links to used files:
ROM: Clean ROM 2.6
Recovery & root: TWRP Recovery and recovery
Nukezone said:
Got my TF300T this monday and it worked fine so I though of unlocking the bootloader, root it and switch ROM. Got all of that working but after a while i got a little tires at the resolution/DPI of the screen so I thought if just re-flash the ROM as I got the option to set the DPI before the flashing process. As I said it worked fine and all until I restarted to the recovery mode (TWRP recovery if you wonder). When recovery mode started, the screen just refused to react, it's like its dead completely. I had the tablet working for two full days and it just died after a reboot. I also tried using the fastboot to push back the old stock firmware onto it without any luck. The stock os works, but the screen still refuses any input. I don't have the keyboard and neither do I have extra money to buy one so I can not try using a mouse, not that i'd like that solution anyway.
Have anyone else experienced this and know how to solve it, or will I have to return it to Asus and hope they will repair it for free even though the bootloader is unlocked?
I unlocked with Asus original bootloader unlock app.
Links to used files:
ROM: Clean ROM 2.6
Recovery & root: TWRP Recovery and recovery
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By this point it sounds like something is wrong with your hardware. I would try taking it to the store of purchase if you have a warranty from them OR call ASUS and see if they can repair the hardware... maybe?
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Androidious said:
By this point it sounds like something is wrong with your hardware. I would try taking it to the store of purchase if you have a warranty from them OR call ASUS and see if they can repair the hardware... maybe?
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Went back with it and got a new one. Got a kind retailer that put it as dead on arrival and just replaced it.
Thanks for answering though, wanted to ask here before returning it as if they wouldn't have just replaced it. I would probably had to wait until after Christmas before I got it back from Asus or wherever they send it for repair.
id like to get 1 BUT, im not in mood to be fighting with asus to get my device unlocked so unsure of whether to get one or not
leo5111 said:
id like to get 1 BUT, im not in mood to be fighting with asus to get my device unlocked so unsure of whether to get one or not
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I had no issues at all unlocking. Honestly, i dont mean to sound rude, but i feel all these people having issues with unlocking simply arent paying attention to all details and are too eager to unlock.
This is what i did once i got my device:
Had JB on it but i still manually ran an OTA update. It found an update and installed successfully.
Went to the Asus website and found the apk to unlock.
Copied to my SD card and installed it. Ran the program. It did its thing.
Booted to fastboot, installed TWRP flashed ROOT.
Made a backup.
Rebooted to TWRP.
Installed CROMI ROM.
And all has been perfect
did you register youre device with asus before running the unlocker?
I think you have to provide your serial number. I can't quite remember but there are guides on here for it.
I didn't even have to update to latest firmware. I was still on ICS when I unlocked allowing me to utilize NVflash. I did however have to register the device on the Asus website first though. After registering it took a couple of days before the unlock APK would connect and do it's thing.
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did you register youre device with asus before running the unlocker?
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I honestly can't remember. But I don't think I did.
GooGooMuck said:
I didn't even have to update to latest firmware. I was still on ICS when I unlocked allowing me to utilize NVflash. I did however have to register the device on the Asus website first though. After registering it took a couple of days before the unlock APK would connect and do it's thing.
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You should upgrade to latest firmware to avoid recovery issues.
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elesbb said:
You should upgrade to latest firmware to avoid recovery issues.
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On CleanROM 3.2.1 now.
TO the OP: While there is always a risk of something going wrong with any device when you start modifying it, the risk can be greatly reduced by doing you homework and asking questions when you're not quite sure about something. This forum is a great place for the collective knowledge to get you there.
The only real issue I've heard of about unlocking is when the MAC address on the the tablet didn't match what was in Asus' database as discussed here. If you try to unlock, do it before the return period runs out for where you bought it and try it with a different one.
GooGooMuck;38104491 CleanROM 3.2.1 now.
TO the OP: While there i always a risk of something going wrong with any device when you start modifying it said:
here[/URL]. If you try to unlock, do it before the return period runs out for where you bought it and try it with a different one.
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I didnt know asus registered the device with the unlock tool. I had read that it is possible to unlock without using the tool. I didnt click on the link since i came across it after i unlockedmine. I did accidently format emmc in clockworkmod and reinstalled stock asus rom and it locked it again. If you are unlocked it will say it is whileyouare booting up. Mine doesnt say it anymore. I am about to unlock it again and reflash cleanrom 3.3.
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I didnt know asus registered the device with the unlock tool. I had read that it is possible to unlock without using the tool. I didnt click on the link since i came across it after i unlockedmine. I did accidently format emmc in clockworkmod and reinstalled stock asus rom and it locked it again. If you are unlocked it will say it is whileyouare booting up. Mine doesnt say it anymore. I am about to unlock it again and reflash cleanrom 3.3.
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I don't think Asus registers the device WITH the unlock tool. Mine wouldn't unlock using the tool until I registered using the Asus website.
No problem unlocking mine either. I had it unlocked and running a custom ROM in under an hour. :good:
As far as unlocking without the tool, did you mean rooting without unlocking. That can be done but only on the ICS bootloader.
I got mine for xmas... Didn't register and i used the tool...i was on stock jb
So I pretty much bricked my tablet and can't get into the recovery or fastboot menus and now I'm stuck at the Asus logo screen.
I've searched high and low for a way to un-brick my tablet and get it back in working order but no dice...
My question is.... Do you think/know if there will be a way to un-brick these tablets (without NVflash) in the future? I would send it in to ASUS but I literally just received it back from them due to a screen manufacturing defect.
I just wonder if someone out there has managed to do it and hasn't shared their knowledge or if someone is working on something right now.
Hopeful as ever,
Kordman916
What did you do that you bricked your tablet?
I unlocked the tablet and tried installing Twrp recovery on it. It froze every time I tried booting into recovery so I opened the fastboot menu and hit "Wipe Data" now it just sits at the boot screen with "The device is unlocked" in the corner
Kordman916 said:
I unlocked the tablet and tried installing Twrp recovery on it. It froze every time I tried booting into recovery so I opened the fastboot menu and hit "Wipe Data" now it just sits at the boot screen with "The device is unlocked" in the corner
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i guess you wiped entire your tablet so there is no system to boot.
You are unrecoverable bricked! I'm sorry.
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Hazard17 said:
You are unrecoverable bricked! I'm sorry.
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Are you serious??? I feel like someone would've come up with a solution by now...
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Are you serious??? I feel like someone would've come up with a solution by now...
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Yeah, I think we are screwed. I have fastboot and recovery, but my recovery is the TWRP that doesn't support 4.2.1. Fastboot says is flashes, but it doesn't. It just hangs.
Without the ability to flash a working recovery, I'm afraid we can't fix it. It sucks, I bought my tablet 11 months ago. Waiting for the warranty to be almost over before i flash it. If I would have waited 2 days, I would be fine.
From what I read, Asus wants between $80 and $200.
i thought this was well know by now but by using that wipe data button you brick, completely. you cannot recover. DO NOT EVER USE "WIPE DATA" in bootloader menu. there needs to be a massive banner or something that says this when you enter the tf300 forums IMO.
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Possible Fix?
sevenalive said:
Yeah, I think we are screwed. I have fastboot and recovery, but my recovery is the TWRP that doesn't support 4.2.1. Fastboot says is flashes, but it doesn't. It just hangs.
Without the ability to flash a working recovery, I'm afraid we can't fix it. It sucks, I bought my tablet 11 months ago. Waiting for the warranty to be almost over before i flash it. If I would have waited 2 days, I would be fine.
From what I read, Asus wants between $80 and $200.
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Have you tried fastboot flashing the latest version of TWRP?
If you haven't tried it yet, I would recommend you follow the instruction in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
to install a patched TWRP recovery image (2.4.4.0). This should then let you reinstall a copy of the downloadable ROM from the Aus website.
Once you have installed the update you must re-install the same TWRP 2.4.4.0 again because the Asus ROM update over writes the TWRP recovery files.
Good luck!
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Good luck.
markymark567 said:
i thought this was well know by now but by using that wipe data button you brick, completely. You cannot recover. Do not ever use "wipe data" in bootloader menu. There needs to be a massive banner or something that says this when you enter the tf300 forums imo.
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why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"
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why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"
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lol - but who would hit something without knowing what will happen? I wouldn't dare choose this "wipe data" without knowing, what it means
You can enter wipe data from bootloader menu, when your twrp is working. When your TWRP doesn't exist, wipe data will brick your tablet. So maybe in the future we will be able to install mod which will change icon from Wipe Data to picture with Brick
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why the f*** did asus put that option there if that's all it does??? It should say "click here if you wanna brick your tablet"
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Because it works if your on all stock. and apparently it can work if your twrp is working right, although i say dont even risk it. But im sure it was not known by asus when they put it in there. These tabs are just finiky like that... especially when it comes to recovery
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Because it's fine with their stock firmware. They don't want you to root it and change it, because they didn't take the proper precautions to prevent bricks. I'm sure they also don't mind the free $$$ for fixing bad flashes. There is a reason why unlocking voids their warranty. They want to charge you to fix it.
I honestly can't imagine ASUS replacing the motherboard of the tablet just to fix it they must be doing something software wise.... I just wonder what it is to fix my damn tablet
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I honestly can't imagine ASUS replacing the motherboard of the tablet just to fix it they must be doing something software wise.... I just wonder what it is to fix my damn tablet
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im sure they have the files and knowledge to restore the tablet through apx mode. they probably use something like nvflash actually..
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I think that they shouldn't replace motherboard, they only need replace nand memory. They do this for money!
I imagine it must be easier to train employees how to change the motherboard then to flash. Then just have 1 or 2 guys flash motherboards and sort them.
Or they could just be lying and just hook it up to a computer that sends the special stuff needed to flash unrestricted. Then charge you an insane amount for at most 20-30 minutes.
I'm mailing mine off today, won't get to TX until Tuesday since the weekend is here. But I think I'll get mine back before March is out. I'm not happy about the money. I waited for my warranty to be over before I decided to unlock. I killed it by being stupid. i just hope it's not more then the $87 quoted.
This tablet felt slow, never fast. App switching and soft keyboard lag was a big one. I attributed that to the crap flash memory they put in. IO is just as important as CPU/RAM. I think all owners will agree with that. I believed those that they custom firmware is so much better and the tablet speed is improved. I still do. Just sucks I have to pay quite a bit of money to get it fixed and not having a tablet for a few weeks.
Just got my TF700 and tried to unlock. I've tried on JB and ICS, rooted and not-rooted. No luk. Other posts suggest it's on Asus's end. I called and they said using their unlocker voids the warranty, and refused to help me beyond that. Any ideas, or ways to unlock without the app. Thanks.
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Just got my TF700 and tried to unlock. I've tried on JB and ICS, rooted and not-rooted. No luk. Other posts suggest it's on Asus's end. I called and they said using their unlocker voids the warranty, and refused to help me beyond that. Any ideas, or ways to unlock without the app. Thanks.
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Try it again every day, maybe it works. There is no way to unlock without the app or without Asus' servers - you need your unique CPU serial number cryptographically signed with their private key.
I have the same issue. Some other people think that it happens when you send it in for RMA. I sent mine in and I get the network error. did you send yours in RMA too? just wondering. Still trying to figure this out. On another thread, some said they were able to send theirs in to get it unlocked. This has not been confirmed as a current policy yet.
some info that might help you that I found while trying to find a solution.
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...e-unlock-my-prime-using-asus-unlock-tool.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176232&page=2
Devices HTC One (stock)
Transformer Infinity (still stock, with hopes of unlocking)
ATRIX 4G - Retired... buried with honors. NOTACHTRIX Rom
Backflip - resting in pieces