Update from ICS when unlocked with TWRP? - Asus Transformer TF700

I am on ICS 4.0.3... 9.4.5.30 I am rooted, unlocked and have TWRP. I can't find anything consistent online to get this thing to JB so I can install the latest Clean Rom. And I can no download anything from Asus' website... It just DOESN'T work! Nothing there to DOWNLOAD........
"*Remember you must be on the JellyBean bootloader for CROMi 3.xx"
It seems like there are no consistent way to do this, if anyone has a way please help.....
Thanks

darkreaper476 said:
I am on ICS 4.0.3... 9.4.5.30 I am rooted, unlocked and have TWRP. I can't find anything consistent online to get this thing to JB so I can install the latest Clean Rom. And I can no download anything from Asus' website... It just DOESN'T work! Nothing there to DOWNLOAD........
"*Remember you must be on the JellyBean bootloader for CROMi 3.xx"
It seems like there are no consistent way to do this, if anyone has a way please help.....
Thanks
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First make sure you have TWRP version 2.3.1.0 or 2.3.3.0 recovery, if you have the old version it will brick your device when you wipe data. Next you need to download the latest Asus full firmware from Asus site. Go here http://www.service.asus.com/ then click on download, then type in search box tf700 hit search, then pick tf700, then pick O/s is Android, click on firmware and find the correct SKU for your region like US for United State, under neath you see a icon of a floppy disk called "Global" click on it to download. Asus site is slow to nagivate so be patient. Once you download the zip file, first unzip it to another zip file, then copy to your sdcard, then boot into twrp (the recommended version), then flash this zip, once done, you will lose TWRP because this is a full firmware with JB bootloader. You need to fastboot back TWRP, then use twrp to flash Cleanrom. That's it!! Just ask if still need help.

Well I finally got the asus website to download the file for me.. Chrome issue I guess..
I then got lucky when I flashed it because I have No Clue what version of twrp I have.. lol I just flashed it with goo manager so I am amusing latest. This is my first experience with these asus products.... sorry for the ignorance. (only moto and samsung devices in the past)
It says right on the NV flash page to not use it with post 9.4.5.30....
"'THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE A PRE 9.4.5.30 BOOTLOADER"
That is what I had, now I have 10.4.4.25... um 9 is < 10 right?....
Even though I used OTA root keeper I lost root too, I guess I have to start over from here.....?
Thanks!

darkreaper476 said:
Well I finally got the asus website to download the file for me.. Chrome issue I guess..
I then got lucky when I flashed it because I have No Clue what version of twrp I have.. lol I just flashed it with goo manager so I am amusing latest. This is my first experience with these asus products.... sorry for the ignorance. (only moto and samsung devices in the past)
It says right on the NV flash page to not use it with post 9.4.5.30....
"'THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE A PRE 9.4.5.30 BOOTLOADER"
That is what I had, now I have 10.4.4.25... um 9 is < 10 right?....
Even though I used OTA root keeper I lost root too, I guess I have to start over from here.....?
Thanks!
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No, you unlocked right? read my instruction you need to reflash twrp then you can flash custom rom. You can follow instruction from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129 start with section 2, make sure you download the latest twrp (2.3.3.0 goomanager won't help you here).

I am unlocked. I will have to use the fastboot method to get twrp again right? Is there another way? My computer has been having issues with ADT, since you can't just get the good ol SDK anymore....
I'll try anyway..

darkreaper476 said:
I am unlocked. I will have to use the fastboot method to get twrp again right? Is there another way? My computer has been having issues with ADT, since you can't just get the good ol SDK anymore....
I'll try anyway..
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Eventually you will need to use fastboot/adb, so I suggest to get it working. Once it's working it only take a few seconds to flash twrp. In the future when Asus release another firmware with a different bootloader, you will need to do the same again.

buhohitr said:
Eventually you will need to use fastboot/adb, so I suggest to get it working. Once it's working it only take a few seconds to flash twrp. In the future when Asus release another firmware with a different bootloader, you will need to do the same again.
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OK so I ran the fastboot command to install twrp
sending 'recovery' (7618 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.842s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 6.945s]
finished. total time: 9.789s
But my tab seems stuck. It shows the fastboot screen with a bar that is highlighted about 60% of the way. Do I reboot my self? I would hate to brick this thing...

darkreaper476 said:
OK so I ran the fastboot command to install twrp
sending 'recovery' (7618 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.842s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 6.945s]
finished. total time: 9.789s
But my tab seems stuck. It shows the fastboot screen with a bar that is highlighted about 60% of the way. Do I reboot my self? I would hate to brick this thing...
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do fashboot reboot command to reboot. BTW, you flash the 2.3.1.0 or 2.3.3.0 version of TWRP right? if not may brick your device if you try to wipe. Once boot into twrp, please check the version.

buhohitr said:
do fashboot reboot command to reboot. BTW, you flash the 2.3.1.0 or 2.3.3.0 version of TWRP right? if not may brick your device if you try to wipe. Once boot into twrp, please check the version.
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Yes I did "openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-tf700t.blob".
Thank you!! now I need to figure out how to re-root.. I found a how to for CWM..
Edit:
I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929712
This is why these forums drive me nuts. No one seems to put what version of android any of this if for....
Edit2:
comments say it works for JB. Going for it.. lol
Edit3: Worked, time for Clean Rom then ubuntu. LOL
Thanks for all your help, and for not being a typical XDA a$$.

You could have just updated to the 10.4.4.25 bootloader in post 2 of the cromi thread from twrp.

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I can confirm that tf300t JB does install of tf700t perfectly!!!

i downloaded tf300t software. renamed recovery. went into twrp factory reset. installed recovery file. as well as JB GApps.. and im running very creamy JB on my tf700t. others say you can brick. maybe i got lucky.
so do you have to be unlocked to install this?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app
im not sure. i did it unlocked via twrp. i dont know the process of doing it unlocked.
i suggest you to post a video before people start bashing you like they did for the other guy
so do you have to be unlocked to install this?
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he said he did it with twrp...so yes you have to unlock
I'm running the TF300 also.
I also renamed & flashed the zip via TWRP.
I lost root & it appears recovery also.
I'll advise as I find out more.
So far everything else is great.
Be careful flashing the TF300 ROM. It does replace the bootloader as well, so if it bricks, you're probably hardbricked.
I can confirm that it is working
If this is a troll its a good one because i am very close to trying this myself.
its not bs, we already know its possible cause that other guy got it ota. how? mystery, but the build numbers dont lie, he has a 300 version firmware
i have a working twrp recovery. download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob
make sure your device is being read by entering adb device, device should show..then enter this
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
then enter into recovery.
working on a root right now
okay guys. working jelly bean. working recovery... working root. im so happy
So would doing this slow down the processor?
By this i'm talking about the eco, standard, and performance settings.
- They would be clocked differently, or am i wrong?
ill run a benchmark right now
Thats really awesome news !
Could you maybe write a little more detailed how you got that to work ?
I for instance do not understand what "renamed recovery" in the first post means and i do not understand this part :
"download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob"
Where did you download the blob file.
oh okay so when you download the blob from twrp its a longer name. its not necessary but just convenient.
the original name is openrecovery-twrp-2.2.1.4-tf700t.blob
its just more convenient to name it twrp.blob
here is the website
teamw.in/project/twrp2/105
if there are any devs out there. will i experience any problems from only factory resetting upgrading to jb from ics. should i have qiped the system?
ultramegaman963 said:
i have a working twrp recovery. download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob
make sure your device is being read by entering adb device, device should show..then enter this
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
then enter into recovery.
working on a root right now
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Where do I download blob file from?
I assume that I'll have to have root first before I can do much else.
So I'm standing by.
You are a brave man, risking your infinity to experiment. I hope you are under warranty and able to exchange at best buy or something if you brick. I'm glad someone is experimenting though. Best of luck to you, I'll be interested to see how it all works out. If stock 300 JB runs on the infinity, I wonder if custom roms from the 300 will run too. The Hydro rom makes me jealous that we don't have such a big dev scene yet.
forgive me if i am asking a noob question but does that method need unlock?
the website is teamw.in/project/twrp2/105
and no. when you install jelly bean your root and recovery are not there anymore.
the steps i took were to flash recovery via fastboot.
go into recovery. and flash superuser (which you can get from http://androidsu.com/superuser/ )
download the Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip and put in the root of micro sd card
flash and you will have a successfully rooted device.

[Q] Flashing Stock from CMB

I am currently running the CMB r2c1
I am attempting to move to the stock rom (deodexed and rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608129), but I am having issues getting the stock rom from asus to flash using twrp.
tried the WW and the US version along with the SD version. I've tried the full zip and unzipping as well. All fail.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to flash the stock rom? I
xnosajx said:
I am currently running the CMB r2c1
I am attempting to move to the stock rom (deodexed and rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608129), but I am having issues getting the stock rom from asus to flash using twrp.
tried the WW and the US version along with the SD version. I've tried the full zip and unzipping as well. All fail.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to flash the stock rom? I
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Asus seems to sign the stock firmware zips this time around and CWM, and now it seems also TWRP can't flash it anymore. Which TWRP version did you try it with?
Why do you want to flash stock? To get to the 4.3 bootloader?
Right now the only solution seems to be to flash the stock revovery in fastboot, apply the update to 4.3, flash custom recovery again and install rom.
I look for the link to the stock recovery and post it in an edit.
Edit: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk
berndblb said:
Asus seems to sign the stock firmware zips this time around and CWM, and now it seems also TWRP can't flash it anymore. Which TWRP version did you try it with?
Why do you want to flash stock? To get to the 4.3 bootloader?
Right now the only solution seems to be to flash the stock revovery in fastboot, apply the update to 4.3, flash custom recovery again and install rom.
I look for the link to the stock recovery and post it in an edit.
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the help.
I do want to get to the 4.3 bootloader so that I can get to a different Rom. I will try the steps you have listed and let you know.
xnosajx said:
Thanks for the help.
I do want to get to the 4.3 bootloader so that I can get to a different Rom. I will try the steps you have listed and let you know.
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Just for future reference - because this is going to come up again and again - you did follow proper procedure:
Unzipped the downloaded firmware once and then tried to flash the resulting zip in TWRP?
And please: Which TWRP version?
Hint: There's a "Thanks" button at the bottom of each post for a reason
berndblb said:
Just for future reference - because this is going to come up again and again - you did follow proper procedure:
Unzipped the downloaded firmware once and then tried to flash the resulting zip in TWRP?
And please: Which TWRP version?
Hint: There's a "Thanks" button at the bottom of each post for a reason
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I tried both zips: once without unzipping and once with. I am unsure of the twrp version I was using, because I flashed CWM right after I posted the original question. Going through my bookmarks that I created when I first went to CMB rom, it looks like it was 2.6.
I am still attempting to get the stock recovery flashed with no success. I tried the fastboot method, and it seems to work except that when I reboot, it still comes up with CWM. It also stops blinking on the RCK icon when it installs (kinda hangs). I tried fastboot devices and it shows me the following:
???????????? fastboot
I may have to come back and try again in the morning. I am falling asleep while typing.
xnosajx said:
I tried both zips: once without unzipping and once with. I am unsure of the twrp version I was using, because I flashed CWM right after I posted the original question. Going through my bookmarks that I created when I first went to CMB rom, it looks like it was 2.6.
I am still attempting to get the stock recovery flashed with no success. I tried the fastboot method, and it seems to work except that when I reboot, it still comes up with CWM. It also stops blinking on the RCK icon when it installs (kinda hangs). I tried fastboot devices and it shows me the following:
???????????? fastboot
I may have to come back and try again in the morning. I am falling asleep while typing.
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Yep - good idea to quit if you are tired!
The return you get on 'fastboot devices' means your fastboot drivers are not working/incorrect.
If you issue the command
Code:
fastboot devices
the return has to be a long string of numbers and letters. Anything else, especially ???????, and no fastboot command will have any effect.
Depending on the PC you are using, find the correct drivers, which may be the Google Universal Naked drivers, install them and troubleshoot until you get a working fastboot connection.
Everything after that should be a breeze.....
Looks to me like you have tried to flash a TF701 ROM onto the TF700.
Try CROMi-X 5.3 instead.
berndblb said:
Yep - good idea to quit if you are tired!
The return you get on 'fastboot devices' means your fastboot drivers are not working/incorrect.
If you issue the command
Code:
fastboot devices
the return has to be a long string of numbers and letters. Anything else, especially ???????, and no fastboot command will have any effect.
Depending on the PC you are using, find the correct drivers, which may be the Google Universal Naked drivers, install them and troubleshoot until you get a working fastboot connection.
Everything after that should be a breeze.....
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I should have been more specific. Before I attempt the install of the recovery, I get this when I do fast boot devices:
Code:
C:\>fastboot devices
###d2bbce61c### fastboot
The #'s are actual numbers.
After I try to install the recovery image here is the output:
Code:
C:\>fastboot flash recovey recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (8192 KB)...
OKAY [ 3.588s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 3.182s]
finished. total time: 6.770s
C:\>fastboot devices
???????????? fastboot
c:\>
And the green flashing (around the icons) stops and hangs.
I have to hold down power to reboot after that.
sbdags said:
Looks to me like you have tried to flash a TF701 ROM onto the TF700.
Try CROMi-X 5.3 instead.
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I'm an idiot...thanks. I'll try the CROMi-X 5.3

[SOLVED] TWRP Instal

Just got a brand new TF700T today. I unlocked it and rooted it successfully. I am trying to instal TWRP so I can instal CM11 however I cannot make it happen the easy way. Goomanager is gone (what happened with that?) from the play store. Both Flashify and TWRP Manager can't find a recovery for the TF700T. What gives?
Firmware 10.6.1.14.4-20130329 if it matters. JB 4.2.1.
Id really like to avoid fastboot if I can.
edgex said:
Just got a brand new TF700T today. I unlocked it and rooted it successfully. I am trying to instal TWRP so I can instal CM11 however I cannot make it happen the easy way. Goomanager is gone (what happened with that?) from the play store. Both Flashify and TWRP Manager can't find a recovery for the TF700T. What gives?
Firmware 10.6.1.14.4-20130329 if it matters. JB 4.2.1.
Id really like to avoid fastboot if I can.
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fastboot is the way to go...
really if you want to avoid fastboot, you should have left it locked ...
We can get you up and running, let me know
Thx Josh
lj50036 said:
fastboot is the way to go...
really if you want to avoid fastboot, you should have left it locked ...
We can get you up and running, let me know
Thx Josh
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Alright well lets start with updating the firmware. That should leave root intact right? So whats the best way to do that?
edgex said:
Alright well lets start with updating the firmware. That should leave root intact right? So whats the best way to do that?
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If you are still on stock the easiest way is to flash the latest Asus firmware.
Download your JB 4.2.2 SKU version from Asus support downloads site, unzip the downloaded file once resulting in another zip, and copy that second zip to the root of your internal SD.
The system should recognize the update file, pop up a notification about an update being available and flash it. If it doesn't, reboot.
You will loose root, but you don't need it to flash a custom rom following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
Thanks to lj50036 I was able to get CM11 on there successfully. Everything is running so much better than it was with the stock rom. I really appreciate it!

Guide to everything

I have this phone with Iwireless from Kroger and I would like to flash a rom onto it but i dont know where to start
Trem Fantasma said:
I have this phone with Iwireless from Kroger and I would like to flash a rom onto it but i dont know where to start
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Unlock the bootloader. If the official unlock fails, try motoapocalypse.
Flash recovery. CWM is old, use TWRP 2.7.1.2 or OpenRecovery 2.09.
Flash ROM, gapps.
Don't be afraid of search. All of the information is available.
arrrghhh said:
Unlock the bootloader. If the official unlock fails, try motoapocalypse.
Flash recovery. CWM is old, use TWRP 2.7.1.2 or OpenRecovery 2.09.
Flash ROM, gapps.
Don't be afraid of search. All of the information is available.
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I prefer to have a guide that works because i use to have a sidekick 4g that went out on me after i flashed it
I also have a few questions about the phone and iwireless
When i unlock the phone will i have to do anything to get service back or will it work right away
Trem Fantasma said:
I prefer to have a guide that works because i use to have a sidekick 4g that went out on me after i flashed it
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Then perhaps you shouldn't flash phones if they "go out" on you after flashing them...? Be happy with stock, it's not too bad on Motorola devices.
arrrghhh said:
Then perhaps you shouldn't flash phones if they "go out" on you after flashing them...? Be happy with stock, it's not too bad on Motorola devices.
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what about just rooting the phone then
Also the sidekick had a cracked screen after it fell a few times so i think thats why it went out
Also i am getting a storage space is running out yet i cant find any files to delete that are causing the low space
UPDATE
I got the phone unlocked now
but I still dont know what to do to root it
Trem Fantasma said:
UPDATE
I got the phone unlocked now
but I still dont know what to do to root it
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If you're unlocked, flash a custom recovery like TWRP or OpenRecovery. Then TAKE A BACKUP.
After you have a good backup, save it off somewhere and keep it in a few places so you don't lose it. TWRP will then offer to root after you reboot to system if you are not rooted already. If you're using OpenRecovery or want to flash your own version of SU, look for a .zip of your preference. Do you want SuperSU or SuperUser?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887727
The debate always rages on. Just chose whichever one you prefer and flash it. Of course this applies to stock, most custom ROM's will provide some way to access root (IE CM's method of clicking multiple times on 'build number' in About Phone).
Trem Fantasma said:
UPDATE
I got the phone unlocked now
but I still dont know what to do to root it
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what did you use to unlock? can you provide a link please?
legendnexus said:
what did you use to unlock? can you provide a link please?
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I can't view your other thread with the XDA 2010 theme for some reason, but please don't crosspost - it dilutes the community effort.
At any rate, I used this guide to unlock back in the day.
There's also motochopper etc tools like that to unlock.
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I can't view your other thread with the XDA 2010 theme for some reason, but please don't crosspost - it dilutes the community effort.
At any rate, I used this guide to unlock back in the day.
There's also motochopper etc tools like that to unlock.
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Hi arrrghhh. Thank you for the link, i manage to unlock the device. after that (as you can imagine) i tend to flash custom recovery then root the phone. However I can not flash custom recovery i dont know why.
I try multiple methods, also try to flash it on fast boot as well (fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img) however every time i reboot to recovery, it is always the stock recovery. do you have any idea why would that happen?
I am on stock 4.1.2 ROM from sprint.
Thank you.
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this is what it says on cmd
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
sending 'recovery' (8780 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.669s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 2.576s]
finished. total time: 3.247s
Sounds like stock recovery is wiping your recovery being flashed.
After you 'fastboot flash recovery whatever.img', hit the power button on the phone to turn it off. Release. Then hold power + vol down - keep holding vol down until you see the Moto logo dim a bit (~3-5 sec).

Best ROM for ASUS TF300T for internet browsing and youtube

Hi everyone!
After three years of a very PAINFUL experience with my TF300T, I was about to throw it out of the window. But I actually thought that I could maybe try to install some custom ROM to make it work better.
The tablet is really almost unusable, because of the fact it is so slow. Youtube videos lags beyond imagination and often the audio desyncronizes with the video itself. Browsing experience is equally sluggish with either the stock browser and chrome.
I would like to ask you guys which ROM you think is the best for these things: Youtube watching and browsing. Of course I could use other apps, but this is the main purpose of the tablet for my actual needings.
I have been reading about Katkiss roms, but there are a few versions around and I really do not know anything about flashing roms and customizing android devices. This would actually be my very first time.
The only thing I did was reverting the tablet to Android 4.1 with the official Asus installation file. After a couple of days, noticing I wasn't experiencing any significant improvement, I let the tablet automatically update again to the latest 4.2 version through the update function.
Considering this, I would also kindly ask you to eventually link me the NOOB PROOF installation guides for the ROMs you will advice me to install. I am quite scared to just destroy the tablet
Thanks in advance to whoever will spend some time to bother answering me! And sorry for any grammar mistake I could have made writing this, english is not my native language.
Francesco
Being on the last Asus firmware update is a good condition to think about installing a custom rom on your tablet. However first of all you have to do your homework as follows:
1. Unlock your boot loader with the Asus unlock tool after download from the Asus web site,
2. Install the custom recovery Kang TWRP [email protected] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479). There is also the install instruction!
After done this both successfully you are ready to install one of the best custom rom ever "KatKiss Nougat 7.1 Release" http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/rom-t3453702. Download the latest Rom, Gapps and SuperSu there in post #1. Please follow the install instruction given by the developer in post #1 exactly . After that you will enjoy the new life of your tablet.
ebonit said:
Being on the last Asus firmware update is a good condition to think about installing a custom rom on your tablet. However first of all you have to do your homework as follows:
1. Unlock your boot loader with the Asus unlock tool after download from the Asus web site,
2. Install the custom recovery Kang TWRP [email protected] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/recovery-twrp-t3046479). There is also the install instruction!
After done this both successfully you are ready to install one of the best custom rom ever "KatKiss Nougat 7.1 Release" http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/development/rom-t3453702. Download the latest Rom, Gapps and SuperSu there in post #1. Please follow the install instruction given by the developer in post #1 exactly . After that you will enjoy the new life of your tablet.
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Thank you for your answer!
I have already downloaded the latest Asus unlock tool (version 8) and I'm waiting for the tablet to charge to 100% before doing anything.
I have also take a good look at the KatKiss Nougat 7.1 version 12 you linked me. I understand this version is quite new, so I guess it could be less stable and optimized than the older Marshmallow version. I have also read a few people complaining about wi-fi disconnect issues (which I would definitely hate to have).
I do not care about a specific android version for my tablet, I just want it to run smoothly and without any issues and headaches considering this, would you advice me to install the Marshmallow version or the latest Nougat one?
Kalynor said:
I do not care about a specific android version for my tablet, I just want it to run smoothly and without any issues and headaches considering this, would you advice me to install the Marshmallow version or the latest Nougat one?
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Finally it's up to you which one you are going to use. I had been on MM 6.0.1 since version#10. Now I have been on N 7.1.0 since version #6. I have never had any problems with WiFi, Audio, Calendar or something like that. All versions run very well, smoothly and stable.
However in both cases you need Kang TWRP in order to be able to format /data to F2FS. This gets the better performance.
ebonit said:
Finally it's up to you which one you are going to use. I had been on MM 6.0.1 since version#10. Now I have been on N 7.1.0 since version #6. I have never had any problems with WiFi, Audio, Calendar or something like that. All versions run very well, smoothly and stable.
However in both cases you need Kang TWRP in order to be able to format /data to F2FS. This gets the better performance.
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Thanks again for the time you spend answering a total noob
At this point I would like to ask which version do you actually like the most, before deciding myself.
Plus, I'm getting ready to install everything, but I'd need some confirmations first.
I have just successfully unlocked the boot loader.
Now, to install the Kang TWRP, do I need to download something called "fastboot"? I read this on another guide, because the actual link to the Kang TWRP doesn't exactly tell me how to properly install it. Or at least, I feel like there are advanced instructions I can't fully understand.
After installing the Kang recovery, the guide says I should do these things:
1) do a full wipe , if you have issues make sure that you format /data (format is different than wipe). I guess I can do the WIPE from the recovery menu. Should I format /data after said wipe? If the answer is YES, how should I do that?
2) Change /data filesystem to f2fs. The guide once again doesn't tell me how should I change this thing.
3) Flash the rom. I guess I have to install the ROM from the recovery menu.
4) Flash the SuperSU zip. I assume I can do this from the recovery menu aswell
5)Flash gapps. Always from the recovery menu?
6) Wipe cache/dalvik. No additional info is provided, how should I do that?
7) Reboot
Thanks in advance for the clarifications eventually provided I feel like I'm just adventuring myself in a new, huge world.
Kalynor said:
Thanks again for the time you spend answering a total noob
At this point I would like to ask which version do you actually like the most, before deciding myself.
Plus, I'm getting ready to install everything, but I'd need some confirmations first.
I have just successfully unlocked the boot loader.
Now, to install the Kang TWRP, do I need to download something called "fastboot"? I read this on another guide, because the actual link to the Kang TWRP doesn't exactly tell me how to properly install it. Or at least, I feel like there are advanced instructions I can't fully understand.
After installing the Kang recovery, the guide says I should do these things:
1) do a full wipe , if you have issues make sure that you format /data (format is different than wipe). I guess I can do the WIPE from the recovery menu. Should I format /data after said wipe? If the answer is YES, how should I do that?
2) Change /data filesystem to f2fs. The guide once again doesn't tell me how should I change this thing.
3) Flash the rom. I guess I have to install the ROM from the recovery menu.
4) Flash the SuperSU zip. I assume I can do this from the recovery menu aswell
5)Flash gapps. Always from the recovery menu?
6) Wipe cache/dalvik. No additional info is provided, how should I do that?
7) Reboot
Thanks in advance for the clarifications eventually provided I feel like I'm just adventuring myself in a new, huge world.
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First of all you need „Minimal ADB and Fastboot“. The USB driver must be installed on your PC.
Download “Minimal ADB and Fastboot”. Make a folder C:/Fastboot and extract it there and install it on your PC. Download Kang TWRP and put it into the folder C:/Fastboot and rename it to twrp.img
Start your device in fastboot mode and connect it with your PC. Open “Minimal ADB and Fastboot” and put in "fastboot devices". The device should appear as "xxx device".
Put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img" without " ".
After that you should have Kang TWRP. Format F2FS with TWRP: Wipe => Advanced wipe, check the box for data then click on Repair or change file system, then click F2FS. But /Data only not /System or /Cache!!!
Finally do all 7 steps. Flash rom, gapps and SuperSU in one run. Wipe dalvik/cache. After that reboot.
ebonit said:
First of all you need „Minimal ADB and Fastboot“. The USB driver must be installed on your PC.
Download “Minimal ADB and Fastboot”. Make a folder C:/Fastboot and extract it there and install it on your PC. Download Kang TWRP and put it into the folder C:/Fastboot and rename it to twrp.img
Start your device in fastboot mode and connect it with your PC. Open “Minimal ADB and Fastboot” and put in "fastboot devices". The device should appear as "xxx device".
Put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img" without " ".
After that you should have Kang TWRP. Format F2FS with TWRP: Wipe => Advanced wipe, check the box for data then click on Repair or change file system, then click F2FS. But /Data only not /System or /Cache!!!
Finally do all 7 steps. Flash rom, gapps and SuperSU in one run. Wipe dalvik/cache. After that reboot.
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Thanks, really! You're very kind I'm already downloading everything needed.
Which version do you actually prefer? Are there any difference on the battery life between them?
And also, if I install for example Nougat, can I eventually revert to Marshmallow if I want to?
Kalynor said:
Thanks, really! You're very kind I'm already downloading everything needed.
Which version do you actually prefer? Are there any difference on the battery life between them?
And also, if I install for example Nougat, can I eventually revert to Marshmallow if I want to?
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Of course, but it needs always a clean install (format data).
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Of course, but it needs always a clean install (format data).
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I'm trying to install the recovery, but it seems that something is going wrong.
This is what appears on the screen:
C:\Fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (7126 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.805s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 8.019s]
finished. total time: 10.825s
After that, it seems that nothing has actually changed. I tried rebooting with C:\Fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot but it just reboots normally. If I try going in recovery mode, I still have the old stock recovery mode.
What am I doing wrong?
(Ofc, in the meanwhile I'm pressing the thanks button )
Kalynor said:
I'm trying to install the recovery, but it seems that something is going wrong.
This is what appears on the screen:
C:\Fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (7126 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.805s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 8.019s]
finished. total time: 10.825s
After that, it seems that nothing has actually changed. I tried rebooting with C:\Fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot but it just reboots normally. If I try going in recovery mode, I still have the old stock recovery mode.
What am I doing wrong?
(Ofc, in the meanwhile I'm pressing the thanks button )
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What bootloader do you have? MUST BE ON A BOOTLOADER ENDING IN 27.1 or 27.5.
Please check starting fastboot by power on and volume down. In the left corner should appear "WW_epad-10.6.1.27.5".
ebonit said:
What bootloader do you have? MUST BE ON A BOOTLOADER ENDING IN 27.1 or 27.5.
Please check starting fastboot by power on and volume down. In the left corner should appear "WW_epad-10.6.1.27.5".
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It appears this line: Android cardhu-user bootloader <1.00 e> released by "WW_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902" A03
EDIT: solved, I had to press volume UP to enter RCK!
It seems that everything went ok, but I got ERROR 70: insufficient space when installing gapps. How can I solve that?
Eventually figured it out myself, I had to take either the pico or nano version! Gonna do it all again
Kalynor said:
It seems that everything went ok, but I got ERROR 70: insufficient space when installing gapps. How can I solve that?
Eventually figured it out myself, I had to take either the pico or nano version! Gonna do it all again
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open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20161030
Please don't forget flashing Rom, Gapps and SuperSU in one run!!!
ebonit said:
open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20161030
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Actually trying the marshmallow version now I will eventually move to Nougat in a few days! Thanks for all the help.
Kalynor said:
Actually trying the marshmallow version now I will eventually move to Nougat in a few days! Thanks for all the help.
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Congratulations! You did a good job. It was a great pleasure to help you. Hope to meet you again in the MM threat!
ebonit said:
Congratulations! You did a good job. It was a great pleasure to help you. Hope to meet you again in the MM threat!
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Thanks mate! Really!
I am experiencing an issue though. I am getting wi-fi disconnecting every couple of minutes, or even less. I've also written in the marshmallow thread, hoping to get some answer.
Is there a way to fix this? Will eventually the new build Nougat solve this?
Kalynor said:
Is there a way to fix this? Will eventually the new build Nougat solve this?
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I'm sorry, but I have no idea. Timduru suggests "Try increasing the group rekeying interval on your router".
If I were in your boots, I would try a clean installation of Nougatella to see whether it's solved or not.
ebonit said:
I'm sorry, but I have no idea. Timduru suggests "Try increasing the group rekeying interval on your router".
If I were in your boots, I would try a clean installation of Nougatella to see whether it's solved or not.
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Thanks as always for the suggestions.
I had some time today and flashed Nougatella. Unfortunately, the wi-fi issue it's still there. No sign of improvement at all.
I'm starting to get a bit mad on this. Is there any previous version without any known wifi issues? I am even open to try other ROMs. I just want my tablet to be good for internet browsing and youtube watching...
Kalynor said:
Thanks as always for the suggestions.
I had some time today and flashed Nougatella. Unfortunately, the wi-fi issue it's still there. No sign of improvement at all.
I'm starting to get a bit mad on this. Is there any previous version without any known wifi issues? I am even open to try other ROMs. I just want my tablet to be good for internet browsing and youtube watching...
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I'm so sorry for that because I was very hopeful the issue will be solved.
First of all, please check your tablet within another stable network like a free WiFi somewhere. If there is still the same trouble please make a logcat and send it to Timduru. Maybe it helps to figure out the cause. Using the terminal emulator: su ->logcat. Save the file as "logcat.txt".
ebonit said:
I'm so sorry for that because I was very hopeful the issue will be solved.
First of all, please check your tablet within another stable network like a free WiFi somewhere. If there is still the same trouble please make a logcat and send it to Timduru. Maybe it helps to figure out the cause. Using the terminal emulator: su ->logcat. Save the file as "logcat.txt".
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Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately I don't actually have the time to test other wi-fi networks, and above all, it would still pass A LOT of time between my log sending to timduru and EVENTUALLY him taking care of the issue (provided he would).
I'd need a quick solution to make the tablet work again, considering I haven't been using it for days because of this wifi problem.
Would the Lollipop katkiss version work with the same recovery? Are there still people lamenting the same issue even on lollipop?
Can you please tell me if there are any other decent ROMs I can try with the same TWRP recovery?

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