Its good to join a new forum!
Ive decided too take one of tf300s home from work to help feed my root hunger (also running cm10.1 on htc evo 4g lte)
This tablet is currently running 4.0.3
Assuming i will be walking the custom ROM road, should I leave tablet at 4.0.3 or upgrade to JB? I won't have my p c to perform fastboot until next week, this is why i ask.
Thanks in advance :beer:
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I would suggest moving up to JB. I've been using CM 10.1 (which is running 4.2.1) on my TF300T and it's been great. The UI and options are better on JB than on ICS, even though ICS was a pretty great step up.
casualPhoenix said:
I would suggest moving up to JB. I've been using CM 10.1 (which is running 4.2.1) on my TF300T and it's been great. The UI and options are better on JB than on ICS, even though ICS was a pretty great step up.
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I also just got my tablet now and I'm holding the firmware update while reading, what do you advice? push to OTA or unlock,root,then custom rom? I thought I saw few others having problem with JB is that OTA JB? That's why I'm not pushing any OTA updates for now.
Thanks in advance!
jkoch35 said:
Its good to join a new forum!
Ive decided too take one of tf300s home from work to help feed my root hunger (also running cm10.1 on htc evo 4g lte)
This tablet is currently running 4.0.3
Assuming i will be walking the custom ROM road, should I leave tablet at 4.0.3 or upgrade to JB? I won't have my p c to perform fastboot
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melvsmeister said:
I also just got my tablet now and I'm holding the firmware update while reading, what do you advice? push to OTA or unlock,root,then custom rom? I thought I saw few others having problem with JB is that OTA JB? That's why I'm not pushing any OTA updates for now.
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1st solution (That I've made)
Don't update to JB now.
Rooted and unlock in ICS
Backup your root with OTA Rootkeeper
and after JB update by OTA and restore your root with OTA ROOTKEEPER.
2nd Solution:
Or unlock and root your TF and use the NVFLASH tool (with pre-JB bootloader)
3rd solution:
Go on OTA JB Update
Unlock your TF
and use this guide : [ROOT/ROM] Root Stock/Deodex Firmware 10.4.2.20 (US/WW) | Insecure kernel ! when you are on the version of firmware
Go to my index and you will find all the links that you need
philos64 said:
1st solution (That I've made)
2nd Solution:
Or unlock and root your TF and use the NVFLASH tool (with pre-JB bootloader)
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Thanks for your help here's what I did:
-Unlocked using APK
-did NVFLASH tool
-flash CWM
-root
-install OTA Rootkeeper
Now I want to install hydro and I know I have to be in JB boot loader the only question for me now to be able to proceed is:
-Install the pending OTA JB update (I dont know if this will proceed installing since it was downloaded while Im stock, I'm afraid it will brick my device since Im now unlocked,nvflash,rooted)
OR
-Just DL latest from ASUS (ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.4.2.20 Only for US SKU (Android 4.1)) Can I just install the latest or I need to install pre requisite update first?
THEN
-Install compatible recovery for JB
-Install custom rom
melvsmeister said:
Thanks for your help here's what I did:
-Unlocked using APK
-did NVFLASH tool
-flash CWM
-root
-install OTA Rootkeeper
Now I want to install hydro and I know I have to be in JB boot loader the only question for me now to be able to proceed is:
-Install the pending OTA JB update (I dont know if this will proceed installing since it was downloaded while Im stock, I'm afraid it will brick my device since Im now unlocked,nvflash,rooted)
OR
-Just DL latest from ASUS (ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.4.2.20 Only for US SKU (Android 4.1)) Can I just install the latest or I need to install pre requisite update first?
THEN
-Install compatible recovery for JB
-Install custom rom
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It's really easy now that you're unlocked, rooted and used NVFlash.
I suppose you're still in ICS.
Backup somewhere all of your files (stock rom, nvflash file etc...) use Titanium backup for save & restore your apps later
You can use both process for update your TF
The OTA update, and every time, you are going to have to restore your root.
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i've got some questions
so we all know that the ics update is just some weeks away
i'm not really sure if i should flash the stock rom to get some original ics taste.
1.can i root my tf when flashing to the latest tf honeycomb stock rom?
2.also is it possible to root ics after the update?
also i heard of the new tool from supercurio(OTA rootkeeper) as i understood, it has a function to somehow unroot your device and also reroot it because it keeps some su backups. supercurio says that the reroot will work unless the /system partition will be formated with an update.
so now a little scenario
i flash my tablet to the latest stock honeycomb rom from asus.
then root it. now i use ota rootkeeper to preserve my root and unroot my device when the update is released. i update to ics.
3. should it now be possible to reroot the device?
4.will the /system partition be formated?
5. or should i just wait until some custom roms on ics basis are released?
regards =)
leveliciouz said:
5. or should i just wait until some custom roms on ics basis are released?
regards =)
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This, wait for a detox'd version.
leveliciouz said:
i've got some questions
so we all know that the ics update is just some weeks away
i'm not really sure if i should flash the stock rom to get some original ics taste.
1.can i root my tf when flashing to the latest tf honeycomb stock rom?
2.also is it possible to root ics after the update?
also i heard of the new tool from supercurio(OTA rootkeeper) as i understood, it has a function to somehow unroot your device and also reroot it because it keeps some su backups. supercurio says that the reroot will work unless the /system partition will be formated with an update.
so now a little scenario
i flash my tablet to the latest stock honeycomb rom from asus.
then root it. now i use ota rootkeeper to preserve my root and unroot my device when the update is released. i update to ics.
3. should it now be possible to reroot the device?
4.will the /system partition be formated?
5. or should i just wait until some custom roms on ics basis are released?
regards =)
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1. yes, with nachoroot
2. it is possible on prime now (see prime forum) and also expected on TF101
No reason to unroot if the update arrives. OTA update is only blocked when CWM is installed.
3. yes if system partition is not formatted. This is not the case on prime and wouldn't expect this also on TF101
4. This is not the case on prime and wouldn't expect this also on TF101
5. Whatever you want. See also point 2.
I see that Asus has an update for the ICS that they released and I was wondering if I already downloaded and installed the rooted one for cwm can I download the update from Asus website and apply to that ROM. Also if so will I lose root. Just curious because it is supposed to fix a lot of the bugs with ICS. Thanks.
The ICS that's out now is just stock ICS with root. It is still stock so should be updatable.
Download it and try it.
What's their method for flashing? And update.zip? I'm unaware of an official flash tool.
...and yes, you will lose root with any official rom. Best bet is to wait until its pre rooted and available to flash with CWM.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.4
Asus Transformer - ICS
player911 said:
The ICS that's out now is just stock ICS with root. It is still stock so should be updatable.
Download it and try it.
What's their method for flashing? And update.zip? I'm unaware of an official flash tool.
...and yes, you will lose root with any official rom. Best bet is to wait until its pre rooted and available to flash with CWM.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.4
Asus Transformer - ICS
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I just seen that on the Asus website that they have an update in the firmware that was posted today. I've never downloaded anything from there so I don't know if it's a flashable zip or if once you download it it starts installing itself. Hopefully someone post that update with the stock ICS ROM I downloaded from here because I tried a couple other ROMs and with them all in beta still I don't want to use them yet because of the bugs and I use my tablet all day so don't like having problems with it. I was running revolver before update and loved it, so I guess I'll wait for his new one to be done.
Just looked at the download file it is us_epaduser9_2_1_11updatelauncher.zip so I don't think it will even install with the stock rooted ROM because of sku differences.
Hello to anyone who offers to help!
First post ever on XDA.
I just installed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893714
Jelly bean release on my TF300T, however, I seem to be stuck in a bootloop.
Stuck in the screen where it says "The Device is unlocked" in the top left corner.
On the thread above I flashed the first out of three options (untouched official latest firmware ;stock kernel ;su & Superuser for root access !).
I did wipe both cache and dalvik before flashing with TWRP.
Any help is appreciated
falapen said:
Hello to anyone who offers to help!
First post ever on XDA.
I just installed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893714
Jelly bean release on my TF300T, however, I seem to be stuck in a bootloop.
Stuck in the screen where it says "The Device is unlocked" in the top left corner.
On the thread above I flashed the first out of three options (untouched official latest firmware ;stock kernel ;su & Superuser for root access !).
I did wipe both cache and dalvik before flashing with TWRP.
Any help is appreciated
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Were you already running jb before you flashed the ROM? If not, get the latest ICS release from Asus and flash that, then upgrade to jb. If you were already on jb, flash that again via twrp, then see if it boots fine, if it does, then begin your root process again.
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All the ROMs that are available right now for JellyBean require that you are already on the JB bootloader. If you are NOT on the official (OTA) JB update, then I suggest you read up on NVFlash before you do cause you can't go back to the ICS bootloader once you update to the official JB firmware 10.4.2.9 or .13.
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All the ROMs that are available right now for JellyBean require that you are already on the JB bootloader. If you are NOT on the official (OTA) JB update, then I suggest you read up on NVFlash before you do cause you can't go back to the ICS bootloader once you update to the official JB firmware 10.4.2.9 or .13.
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Hi Guys!
I also got this beauty today! Still charging!
So.. what should i do 1st? Put the last ICS and bootloader? And only then go to JB? Firmware?
Im confused....
I am running an old version of black bean with ICS bootloaders and the new roms needs JB bootloaders. What is the easiest way to get that for a noob?
Can I just restore my stock ICS from CWM and uppgrade if it finds a update and then flash a new rom threw CMW?
Thanks!
Lirkaren said:
I am running an old version of black bean with ICS bootloaders and the new roms needs JB bootloaders. What is the easiest way to get that for a noob?
Can I just restore my stock ICS from CWM and uppgrade if it finds a update and then flash a new rom threw CMW?
Thanks!
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Restoring your stock ICS will still leave you with CWM recovery. Stock recovery needs to be in place for an update. Probably the easiest is flash stock rom with cwm. Do updates you wish then reflash custom recovery. (CWM or Twrp) Twrp is my choice on this tab.
Note:
Once on JB you can't go back to ICS unless you install nvflash while on ICS.
tobdaryl said:
Restoring your stock ICS will still leave you with CWM recovery. Stock recovery needs to be in place for an update. Probably the easiest is flash stock rom with cwm. Do updates you wish then reflash custom recovery. (CWM or Twrp) Twrp is my choice on this tab.
Note:
Once on JB you can't go back to ICS unless you install nvflash while on ICS.
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Where can I get stock ICS that I can flash with CWM that also removes CWM? I don't want to go back to ICS.
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Lirkaren said:
Where can I get stock ICS that I can flash with CWM that also removes CWM? I don't want to go back to ICS.
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If you want to update to JB and not look back consider flashing a stock JB rom. All of the stock updates will also flash stock recovery.
Asus - http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF300T/#download
these you need to unzip once then flash the remaining zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
This link provides stock downloads and much more. Skim the op and you can find downloads or links to most things you might need, both now and in the future.
Once you unlocked you could no longer take OTAs.
So I just flash this with CWM and I am done? "ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.4.2.18 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.1) - 2012.12.06 update" I live in Sweden, is WW the right version?
Lirkaren said:
So I just flash this with CWM and I am done? "ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.4.2.18 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.1) - 2012.12.06 update" I live in Sweden, is WW the right version?
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Yup, just flash that and youre on jb and latest firmware and on stock recovery, if u want custom recovery you need to use the adb thing.
I have rooted my TF700, but have not unlocked the bootloader yet. I had to downgrade from JB to ICS so i am on the .30 firmware. Should I manually update the firmware to a JB firmware even though I am running ICS? Is there an adavatage, or will the firmware actually install JB back on? Also, when I load a custom ROM, should I also load an updated firmware?
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I have rooted my TF700, but have not unlocked the bootloader yet. I had to downgrade from JB to ICS so i am on the .30 firmware. Should I manually update the firmware to a JB firmware even though I am running ICS? Is there an adavatage, or will the firmware actually install JB back on? Also, when I load a custom ROM, should I also load an updated firmware?
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What do you mean.
What would you like to do? Get back on JB (rooted, and locked bootloader) or do you want to flash custom roms, which require an unlocked bootloader?
I guess what I'm asking is, when I run a custom ROM, should I flash an updated firmware?
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The_Big_H said:
I guess what I'm asking is, when I run a custom ROM, should I flash an updated firmware?
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That depends. I am not that familiar with downgrading, so if you could turn off your tablet.
Then press the power button while holding the volume down button.
Then you should see 'bootloader version' somewhere on the left top corner.
If you could note that down and let me know, that'd help a lot.
It could be possible that your bootloader is still the one from before downgrading. If it is, you can start flashing roms as soon as you have unlocked your bootloader.
If it has downgraded too, you have to
1) Install Voodoo ota rootkeeper & make it protect your root
2) Flash the official latest firmware version
3) open voodoo ota rootkeeper and restore your root.
I think there's a walkthrough for your case somewhere in the general thread. Look for 'walkthrough' there, you should be able to find it.
The_Big_H said:
I guess what I'm asking is, when I run a custom ROM, should I flash an updated firmware?
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Depend on the rom build. If the rom build on JB, then yes, you need to flash JB bootloader if you're on ICS. Custom rom only contained rom and kernel.(sometime without the kernel so you need to read the instruction). So if you're on ICS you need to flash JB bootloader (either just flash the bootloader alone or flash the entire firmware which included the boot loader). Then you can flash JB custom rom. If you're talking about the new CleanRom, it's on JB (so you need JB bootloader) and has option to flash stock JB kernel or custom kernel. For me, I always flash the full Asus stock firmware first to make sure I have everything then I flash custom rom. Of course, you could just flash the stand alone JB bootloader then flash Cleanrom.