[Q] Recovery problems. - Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been running the Revolver ROM on my TF101 for quite a while now, and although I've been happy enough with it, I wanted to try out some others, but I have run into several problems.
1. I currently have ClockworkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 installed. Whenever I reboot, it goes into CWM Recovery. To boot properly I need to hold the down-volume rocker when I power on, then select the cold boot option. How do I fix this?
2. ROM Manager told me I could upgrade the recovery image to 6.0.1.3, so I did, hoping it would fix the above problem. Now ROM Manager tells me I have 6.0.1.3, but when I boot into recovery, it greets me with a "5.5.0.4" banner - it doesn't seem to have changed, and I still can't boot properly without cold-booting. Why does ROM Manager think I've a newer version of Recovery than I appear to have? How do I update it? I tried installing GooManager, and it installed some OpenRecovery image, but I still get CWM 5.5.0.4 when I boot.
3. I tried installing (via ROM Manager) CyanogendMod 9, but when first booting it displays an animated logo, and gets stuck there (and by stuck, I mean I left it a good 10hrs overnight). I had to restore the backup of the old Revolver ROM to be able to boot again. Same thing happened when I tried the CyanogenMod 10 nightly. What do I need to do to get CyanogenMod installed?

First, there is this: [NOTICE] Don't use ROM Manager! **New to the Transformer? READ**
Honestly, just install GooManager. One installed, open, grant root, then tap the menu button in the top right corner. Install OpenRecovery Script. This will install Team Win Recovery Project.
It is far superior to CWM IMO. Then all your issues will go away.

frederuco said:
First, there is this: [NOTICE] Don't use ROM Manager! **New to the Transformer? READ**
Honestly, just install GooManager. One installed, open, grant root, then tap the menu button in the top right corner. Install OpenRecovery Script. This will install Team Win Recovery Project.
It is far superior to CWM IMO. Then all your issues will go away.
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I appreciate the input, but:
1. As I mentioned in the OP, I have already tried GooManager - it claims to install OpenRecovery, but it has no effect when I restart - I still get dumped into CWM recovery.
2. If I follow the link about "Don't use ROM Manager", it mentions RecoveryInstaller, but the link to that utility is broken, and I've been unable to locate a credible copy of it elsewhere.
UPDATE: I found a working link for RecoveryInstaller, installed and ran that, clicked the button to install recovery, then my tablet rebooted, straight into CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 again.
No matter what I do I can't seem to get rid of CWMR5.5.0.4 ...

Oops, i missed the GooManager part. my bad.
Try EasyFlasher. Boot to APX mode and install Rogue Recovery (CWM based) or TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012

frederuco said:
Oops, i missed the GooManager part. my bad.
Try EasyFlasher. Boot to APX mode and install Rogue Recovery (CWM based) or TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
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Thanks - that looks promising. It doesn't help that it's been 18 months since I last played around with flashing ROMs etc, so I've forgotten half the stuff I need to know!
Your EasyFlasher link says "Requrements: APX drivers" with a link to some recommended drivers, and I've installed those OK (eventually! - took me a while to figure out how, because I couldn't find sensible instructions, but I worked it out in the end).
So now I've managed to boot into TWRP (yay!) and have made a backup of everything.
And now it seems to boot normally. Fantastic! Now to see if I can install some other ROMS.
Thanks for the help!

Cool, glad it's working.
I am loving the TeamEOS4 4.2.1 ROM.
The ParanoidAndroid/CM10 hybrid by Mattmanwrx is my favorite 4.1 ROM. Many also like the LiquidSmooth 4.1 but I never tried that one.

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Stuck at samsung logo!!!!

OK, so I was in the process of trying to flash Infused V2 beta 3, and just downloaded the 3e recovery and put it in system/bin and rebooted and all was good, was trying to install CWM from ROM Manager. ROM Manager said it sucessfully installed CWM 2.5.0.1 or whatever the latest version is. I decided to try to reboot into recovery from within ROM Manager and now I'm stuck at the Samsung logo. What do I do?
dufrenbk said:
OK, so I was in the process of trying to flash Infused V2 beta 3, and just downloaded the 3e recovery and put it in system/bin and rebooted and all was good, was trying to install CWM from ROM Manager. ROM Manager said it sucessfully installed CWM 2.5.0.1 or whatever the latest version is. I decided to try to reboot into recovery from within ROM Manager and now I'm stuck at the Samsung logo. What do I do?
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hold the three button combo till it reboots and let go when you see samsung. (power and both volumes)
if that doesnt get you into recovery(3e blue recovery once here you reinstall packages twice) then hold three buttons again but let go when the screen goes black. if the phone doesnt boot it is in a semi brick situation . likely a premission problem or a corrupt recovery file.
odin may be needed to flash the phone.
a voodoo kernel like "defuse" may fix it as it will redirect the phone to cwm recovery not 3e (get the .tar file not the .zip file) it will do a voodoo conversion you will hear robot voices and it may take 10min so dont jump to conclusions.
if the kernel doesnt work then flash the unbrick package.
Well I just used odin to get me back. Thanks.
Ok now I have another problem. I just noticed that every time I reboot the phone, Handcent SMS basically reinstalls itself or something. Any setting or theme changes I make don't stick when rebooted. Any ideas? Man I'm angry. All I want is to flash Infused V2 Beta 3!
EDIT: and Tango does the same thing. I'm sure others will do it too, just havent reinstalled everything yet
ttttthhhhhiiisssss ssssssssuuuuuuuuuuxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
FYI, I'm trying a factory reset right now
Factory reset got me back to... well... factory unfortunately

[Q] Unable to boot into Recovery

When I hold Power and Vol Down I get the text prompts, I hit Vol Up promptly and get the Android with gears turning animation for about 10 seconds, then get the Android with the warning triangle and can't go any further.
Any Suggestion? Tablet is a B80, rooted via Nachoroot. I have an SD card in the microSD slot.
I have Clockwork Mod (reboot into recover does a normal reboot) and Gnufabio's Reboot2Recovery (which ends with the Android and the warning symbol). It is my understanding that Rom Manager can't update the bootloader, so I haven't even tried.
Col.Kernel said:
I have Clockwork Mod (reboot into recover does a normal reboot) and Gnufabio's Reboot2Recovery (which ends with the Android and the warning symbol).
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Are you sure you have CWM? Have you installed it?
When reboot to recovery doesn't load CWM is usually because CWM is not installed.
AzureusPT said:
Are you sure you have CWM? Have you installed it?
When reboot to recovery doesn't load CWM is usually because CWM is not installed.
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Let me clarify. I have ROM Manager, and yes it's installed. I can't install a 3rd party Recovery because the bootloader is encrypted. It's a new Transformer (B80 s/n), not one of the older ones.
I am unable to boot into the stock recovery by any of the methods listed in the OP.
Col.Kernel said:
Let me clarify. I have ROM Manager, and yes it's installed. I can't install a 3rd party Recovery because the bootloader is encrypted. It's a new Transformer (B80 s/n), not one of the older ones.
I am unable to boot into the stock recovery by any of the methods listed in the OP.
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ROM manager doesn't do anything for the TF. Just because you have ROM Manager install doesn't mean you have cwm recovery install.
You need to install CWM recovery as suggested by AzureusPT.
Go on the theme and app section and look for RecoveryInstaller. That will help you flash cwm.
Edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19319421
baseballfanz said:
ROM manager doesn't do anything for the TF. Just because you have ROM Manager install doesn't mean you have cwm recovery install.
You need to install CWM recovery as suggested by AzureusPT.
Go on the theme and app section and look for RecoveryInstaller. That will help you flash cwm.
Edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19319421
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Thank you!!!!

[Q] screen turns off when trying to unlock. Android 4.2 from Rayman FX

I´ve flashed the roms by Rayman FX http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010903 on my Transformer. But when I try to unlock the screen, the screen goes black. same when I try to open the camera. I hear the unlock sound. but thats about it.
And since I´m a newb, I´m not allowed to post in the thread linked above.
any ideas?
Did you completely wipe your tablet after installing it? Cache, Dalvik Cache, and user data?
Are you overclocking above the default?
Did you flash the correct GAPPS for that ROM after flashing it?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
yep. tried to wipe in different sequences as well. dunno if that matters? also, I dont over/underclock. hmm, I get these errors when booting into CM mod b3 and b5.
but, when I flash Rayman FX´s Rom, 0.8.0, it says install was successful, but it will boot into the previous rom I had flashed. I thought that wiping would remove the current ROM?
You need a compatible recovery for 4.2. Install TWRP from Goo Manager and start over.
ok. installed it. but when the tablet reboots, it jumps straight into CWM 5 something. I have to hold down power+vol down to cold boot linux for it to boot at all. I guess thats not normal?
Try again from Goo Manager? I had to install it "twice" because the first time it didn't wipe CWM. Otherwise you can probably use Easy Flasher to install an older TWRP, then update it through Goo Manager, then flash your rom again.
ok. tried again via CWM rom manager. it worked flashing rayman fx´s rom. booted up. but the home button doesnt work. it glows, but no reaction. and the settings button on the notification is gone. Also, I cant turn on the wifi. it just toggles on and off rapidly.
also, I thought that rayman fx´s build was 4.2? here´s a "screenie" dropbox NEWBIE .com/s/aj9m5xblzwxemwt/2013-01-20%2019.31.12-1.jpg
I will try easy flasher and see how that goes

Device stuck in bootloop?

Hi guys,
So this is my first post but I've been on XDA for a long time. I've been looking for an answer to this problem, and I haven't been successful in finding a post that regards to my situation...
Ok so I just got my tablet today. I upgraded to JB and then I unlocked it using the asus unlocker. I attempted to install TWRP, but when I use .blob files and attempt to load into recovery it didn't work. Anyway, I looked around and I installed CWM recovery instead.
I installed v5.5.0.4 following this guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/25/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-asus-transformer-tf300t/
Now, I notice it's written back in may of 2012 aka before jelly bean... anyway so I installed this using fast boot, and booted into recovery and it worked. I believe I installed the ICS version of CWM. I tried to install Clean Rom v3.3 and I just get bootloops. I can still boot into fastboot and clockwork mod fine.
I tried to install v6.0.1.4 via this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846554
But once again if I boot into recovery it just does nothing and reboots after a few seconds.
I re-installed v5.5.0.4 and I can wipe data/install everything just as I normally would, and I still have access to Fastboot. Can I get some help on how I can 1 install the correct CWM and 2 install a working rom? I don't think I bricked my device just yet since I can still flash in fastboot etc.
Thanks guys!
You cant't wipe data from bootloader menu, If you do that, you will get unrecoverable brick.
Sorry I believe I mislead you -> I wiped data from within CWM.
Anyway, I used this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757077
I went back to stock and I think i'll stay there for a little while longer, this process made me nervous (I've rooted my thunderbolt, droid DNA, galaxy tab 2 7" and my friends phones) so anyway I believe I installed the wrong CWM and that caused errors trying to install a JB rom on a ICS CWM... If you have any insight let me know...
undergfx said:
Hi guys,
So this is my first post but I've been on XDA for a long time. I've been looking for an answer to this problem, and I haven't been successful in finding a post that regards to my situation...
Ok so I just got my tablet today. I upgraded to JB and then I unlocked it using the asus unlocker. I attempted to install TWRP, but when I use .blob files and attempt to load into recovery it didn't work. Anyway, I looked around and I installed CWM recovery instead.
I installed v5.5.0.4 following this guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/25/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-asus-transformer-tf300t/
Now, I notice it's written back in may of 2012 aka before jelly bean... anyway so I installed this using fast boot, and booted into recovery and it worked. I believe I installed the ICS version of CWM. I tried to install Clean Rom v3.3 and I just get bootloops. I can still boot into fastboot and clockwork mod fine.
I tried to install v6.0.1.4 via this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846554
But once again if I boot into recovery it just does nothing and reboots after a few seconds.
I re-installed v5.5.0.4 and I can wipe data/install everything just as I normally would, and I still have access to Fastboot. Can I get some help on how I can 1 install the correct CWM and 2 install a working rom? I don't think I bricked my device just yet since I can still flash in fastboot etc.
Thanks guys!
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My suggestion is to flash the latest stock JB blob.
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Once you get it sorted then flash the latest twrp for jb.
Now, when I try flashing blobs and I go to boot into RCK (I believe that's the term...) it just reboots the tablet instead of booting into recovery.
Android software is out of my element, if this was some C (somewhat similar to C) or Matlab I would better understand (I'm a senior Mechanical Engineer in college)
Edit:
Ah didn't see your post. I did what you recommended, and actually, while my device said it was on 4.1.1 JB, when I hold pwr/vol down I see a completely different menu now than last time, so I wonder if perhaps my OTA didn't correctly load everything from the firmware update hmm...
undergfx said:
Now, when I try flashing blobs and I go to boot into RCK (I believe that's the term...) it just reboots the tablet instead of booting into recovery.
Android software is out of my element, if this was some C (somewhat similar to C) or Matlab I would better understand (I'm a senior Mechanical Engineer in college)
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The same way you flashed cwm.
Windows? Start - in search type cmd - press enter
In the cmd window cd to the directory with fastboot.
Hook cable between tablet and usb port on computer.
On tablet hold power and volume down till you see the bootloader menu.
Down volume till you are at the usb symbol - then volume up.
This should put you into fastboot mode - use the commands above.
Wait till the first command completes before you give the second command.
[INDEX][04 Feb 2013]TF300T & TG-INDEX of Roms/Dev Guides/Kernels/Recoveries/etc. You will find the stock firmware here as well as most other needs.
You will have to unzip to get the blob which you should place in the directory with fastboot.
Thank you very much.
So after flashing the most resent blob, I successfully installed CWM recovery and successfully flashed a rom. I'm not sure what the issue was before. Thank you for the help! much appreciated.
undergfx said:
Thank you very much.
So after flashing the most resent blob, I successfully installed CWM recovery and successfully flashed a rom. I'm not sure what the issue was before. Thank you for the help! much appreciated.
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You're welcome.
Good Luck!

[Q] Cannot install TWRP

I managed to root my TF101 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689193
The problem is I TWRP is not installed.
When I press Volume Down + Power buttons and then The Volume Up, my device goes to a screen with 2 icons, "Wipe Data" and "Android" and after 10 seconds it boots to Android. I assume this is the stock recovery.
I Tried:
1) Both EasyFlashers (http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html)
2) Goo Manager
3) Terminal Mathod (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/109)
All of them failed.
Is there anything else for me to try?
What were your steps when you tried using Easyflasher ?
I confirmed the device was in APX mode, through the device manager.
Run EasyFlasher.exe and chose the SBK1 (my TF101 is B60)
Chose "TWRP 2.2.1" and pressed Flash.
Everything seems to be working, since both in the command prompt and the device I get that the process was successful, but booting to recovery does not run TWRP, instead if goes to the screen I mentioned earlier.
lefterhs said:
I confirmed the device was in APX mode, through the device manager.
Run EasyFlasher.exe and chose the SBK1 (my TF101 is B60)
Chose "TWRP 2.2.1" and pressed Flash.
Everything seems to be working, since both in the command prompt and the device I get that the process was successful, but booting to recovery does not run TWRP, instead if goes to the screen I mentioned earlier.
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Not sure it matters, but did you run Easyflasher as Admin ?
Ensure the correct APX drivers were installed ?
Reboot the TF once before trying to enter recovery ?
Held the Vol Down & Power from a powered off state until the white text appeared at the top of the screen, then hit volume up to enter RCK ?
*Detection* said:
Not sure it matters, but did you run Easyflasher as Admin ?
Ensure the correct APX drivers were installed ?
Reboot the TF once before trying to enter recovery ?
Held the Vol Down & Power from a powered off state until the white text appeared at the top of the screen, then hit volume up to enter RCK ?
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1. Yes, I am administrator.
2. I used Universal Naked Drivers 0.72 from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514942
3. Yes, after using any of the methods mentioned, I allowed it to reboot once normally.
4. Yes, I get the screen I mentioned with the Wipe Data/Android, when I press Vol Up after the Vol Down+Power combination.
When I say Run as Admin, I mean Right click the exe and choose Run as Administrator
I'd try using the drivers included in the Easyflasher bundle here (EDIT - Dev recommends the drivers you used anyway)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
As it uses APX this shouldn't matter, but make sure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options too and let it install the drivers while powered on and connected to the PC
I'd try another USB port too to rule that out
Which SBK/Serial is your TF?
EDIT -Another thought, are you running a stock ROM atm? Which one ?
You could try using Peri to flash TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
I tried the Peri.
Continue? (Y/N) Y
Starting... This will take awhile...
9444+1 records in
9444+1 records out
4835404 bytes transferred in 2.385 secs (2027423 bytes/sec)
Done! You should see some reported #s above.
Now we reboot the TF again, you'll see a blue bar.
It will take awhile to fill, then you have recovery!
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Unfortunately, I don't see any blue bar. The device just reboots to Android.
The serial is: B60KAS103665
Yes, I use the stock ROM, I never tried to install a custom ROM, until now.
IML74K.WW_epad-9.2.1.27-20120615
Actually, my goal is to install the KatKiss ROM using these instructions:
3w.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-tf101-development/33773-official-faq-katkiss-rom-formerly-teameos-4-android-4-2-x-tf101.html
Is there any other method, not using TWRP, to install KatKiss?
Update:
I also tried to install CM recovery, using the 3rd option of 1-Click Transformer Root. Again, I don't see anything to get installed (a blue bar is not showing) and it just reboots to Android.
Lately, I have a problem.
I get a "DMClient has stopped" error twice each time I turn the TF101 on. I think this is the ASUS update process. Can this be relevant?
lefterhs said:
I tried the Peri.
Unfortunately, I don't see any blue bar. The device just reboots to Android.
The serial is: B60KAS103665
Yes, I use the stock ROM, I never tried to install a custom ROM, until now.
IML74K.WW_epad-9.2.1.27-20120615
Actually, my goal is to install the KatKiss ROM using these instructions:
3w.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-tf101-development/33773-official-faq-katkiss-rom-formerly-teameos-4-android-4-2-x-tf101.html
Is there any other method, not using TWRP, to install KatKiss?
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Your TF is SBK1, so should have no problem getting a custom recovery flashed to it, the only thing I'm wondering is if the stock ROM is causing problems, I seem to remember someone else with stock having problems getting a modern custom recovery flashed too
Unfortunately the only way to flash KatKiss is from custom recovery TWRP as the ROMs are released in flashable .zip format
Do you have another PC you could use to try and flash TWRP via Easyflasher ?
What OS are you running on your PC ?
At least one of the methods you have tried should have definitely worked, so long as the TF is in APX mode, the drivers are installed, and the PC can see the TF, Easyflasher should have done the job
I never recommend flashing CWM as it screws with JB ROMs, but it might be worth trying to flash that recovery first, then a custom ICS ROM, after that if you get that far, try installing TWRP again before trying to flash a JB ROM
Just make sure you don't flash a JB ROM with CWM recovery installed
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lefterhs said:
Lately, I have a problem.
I get a "DMClient has stopped" error twice each time I turn the TF101 on. I think this is the ASUS update process. Can this be relevant?
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Hmm, you could try clearing the data / cache from DMClient in Settings > Apps > All
Code:
1. Settings
2. Applications
3. Running services
4. All
5. DMClient
6. Clear data
7. Force stop
8. Shut down and restart the tablet
Maybe there is an old update file stuck in cache causing problems
Have you tried factory resetting it 100% ?
I did a few things, at the same time.
1. Changed USB port.
2. Used the original EasyFlasher.
3. Cleared and force stopped the DMClient, which I believe did the trick.
Now, TWRP got installed, although It also did a hard reset to my device. When it opened, I had to setup the device like it was the first time I turn it on.
Anyway, I think I will continue to Kat Kiss installation now.
Thanks for your help.
lefterhs said:
I did a few things, at the same time.
1. Changed USB port.
2. Used the original EasyFlasher.
3. Cleared and force stopped the DMClient, which I believe did the trick.
Now, TWRP got installed, although It also did a hard reset to my device. When it opened, I had to setup the device like it was the first time I turn it on.
Anyway, I think I will continue to Kat Kiss installation now.
Thanks for your help.
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Ah good news, yea it does sound as if the DMClient was stopping the install, Im not sure exactly how it works, but possibly if the TF thinks there is a pending update, it won't allow the flash until its cleared
Good thing you mentioned it, I was almost at a loss as to what was causing the problem
And yep, now you have it installed, make sure you are up to date 2.3.2.3 (Use GooManager to install the latest version), and then you can install any custom ROM you like from TWRP
lefterhs said:
I managed to root my TF101 using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689193
The problem is I TWRP is not installed.
When I press Volume Down + Power buttons and then The Volume Up, my device goes to a screen with 2 icons, "Wipe Data" and "Android" and after 10 seconds it boots to Android. I assume this is the stock recovery.
I Tried:
1) Both EasyFlashers (http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html)
2) Goo Manager
3) Terminal Mathod (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/109)
All of them failed.
Is there anything else for me to try?
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this has a beta twrp zip that is flashable, maybe help? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308565
Hello,
I'm trying to install the MarshMallow 6.0.1 Release on my TF101 (SBK2 -BBxxxxx) with stock rom IMLK74K.WW_epad-9.2.1.27-20120615 and easyflasher (universal naked drivers installed correctly on windows 10). I can flash it correctly but I have the same problem as lefterhs.
I have also tried different version of twrp, latest easyflasher, different USB ports, with USB debugging on the device, still same problem, only choice is android and wipe data.
I have also tried with CWM but I had the error can't mount SD card. Rooted with 1-click transformer root. I begin to believe I will not be able to change the ROM. Any idea?
Thanks,
EDIT: Problem solved, managed to flash Roach CWM 5.5.0.4 from EasyFlasher and flash TWRP 2.8.1.1 from zip inside Roach CWM 5.5.0.4 recovery. Then followed the procedure in https://forum.xda-developers.com/eee-pad-transformer/development/rom-t3318496. Katkiss is running on my tf101.
*Detection* said:
Ah good news, yea it does sound as if the DMClient was stopping the install, Im not sure exactly how it works, but possibly if the TF thinks there is a pending update, it won't allow the flash until its cleared
Good thing you mentioned it, I was almost at a loss as to what was causing the problem
And yep, now you have it installed, make sure you are up to date 2.3.2.3 (Use GooManager to install the latest version), and then you can install any custom ROM you like from TWRP
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