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I can't find one thread dedicated to finding out why we can't OTA or Unlock, or both. Hopefully somebody will be able to look at this list and figure out what's going on. Once we gather a significant amount of submissions, I'll be writing to Asus with this thread as reference. Please submit the following:
1. First 6 digits of your serial
2. OTA Update: Yes or No
3. Manual update: Yes or No
4. Firmware version: .21 .22 .26 etc.
5. Were you able to unlock: Yes or No
6. Root: Yes or No
If anybody thinks something else should be added to this list please let me know.
Mine:
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA - Unconfirmed, manually updated to .26
3. Manual update - Yes
4. Firmware : .26
5. Unlock: Yes
6. Root: Yes
UPDATE: Even with the limited number of responses so far there is already a pattern forming. It seems that if you can't OTA, you cant Unlock either. Sounds like an issue with Asus not communicating with our devices properly, as a few of you have guessed already. Please keep submitting so we can build a larger data pool.
UPDATE: As of 11:00pm PST, the unlock apk just worked. Been trying since the day it came out and tonight it just randomly worked. I urge all of you to check to see if it's working for you and please update with results.
Last Update 8/8/12: It seems that a good amount of us are now able to OTA and Unlock. Whatever the issue was it looks like ASUS fixed it.
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The S/N doesn't seem to be relevant: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156&page=15
Edit: And the update process actually sends only the IMEI to ASUS servers, not the S/N, so unless they do another check on their side, it is even more irrelevant in this case.
From what I have found it is a problem with the asus database.
Sn C6OKAS
OTA no
Manual yes .26
Unlock no
Root yes
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d14b0ll0s said:
The S/N doesn't seem to be relevant: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156&page=15
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Yes, I read all the posts on that one. It doesn't seem to be relevant, but it doesn't hurt to list it just in case.
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Have you guys tried manually pushing the firmware to your tablet and updating it that way?
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Have you guys tried manually pushing the firmware to your tablet and updating it that way?
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Yes, I've been able to manually update just fine.
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I also cant unlock the bootloader . Needed to manually update my tablet from .21 to .26
Rooting was no problem.
Will this ever get fixed or should I RMA my tablet??
Rumor is that it may be fixed. But that all rests on how asus is going to handle the problem.
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1. C7OKAS
2. OTA Update: No
3. Manual update: Yes
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
1. C7OKAS
2. OTA Update: No
3. Manual update: Yes
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
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flyingreasemonkey said:
Rumor is that it may be fixed. But that all rests on how asus is going to handle the problem.
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I've done a quick search of the other sites and a Google search & haven't found anything new or useful.
Where'd you get this rumor?
1. C7OKAS
2. OTA Update: No
3. Manual update: Yes
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: No
6. Root: Haven't tried do it later
EDIT: Rooted just on first attempt using debug method.
Here is where I got the rumor. I call it that because I haven't seen anything else about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29820699 its in one of the later posts
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Rumor is that it may be fixed. But that all rests on how asus is going to handle the problem.
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From another rumour, obviously.
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA - Yes
3. Manual update - No
4. Firmware : .26
5. Unlock: Yes
6. Root: No
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA - No
3. Manual update - Yes
4. Firmware : .26
5. Unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
1. C60KAS
2. OTA Update: No
3. Manual update: Yes
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA Update: No
3. Manual update: Yes
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
And its annoyingly slow at times
I've since returned this infinity due to the wifi dying, but it was unable to unlock so might as well post it.
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA - No
3. Manual update - Yes
4. Firmware : .26 (shipped with .21)
5. Unlock: No
6. Root: Yes
1. C6OKAS
2. OTA Update: Yes
3. Manual update: no need
4. Firmware version: .26
5. Were you able to unlock: not wanted to yet
6. Root: not bothered yet
I did do a little sniffing on the network though.
When I ask it to check for updates it does a SSL connection to mdm.asus.com (even multiple ones it seems) and the site uses a certificate that appears to be validated by something stored on the devices. If you go to https://mdm.asus.com it will say there is a problem with the certificate, but if you continue anyway you get a testsite and it sais "It works !". If not, you won't be able to OTA either as the tablet can't phone home...
So, to you that can't access any OTA or unlock, try opening the url and see.
It works for me but I can't unlock or ota
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I'm hoping someone might be able to help me get my TF300T updated to 4.1. I have not received an OTA update as of yet and I assume I would have by now if I was going to. I went to the ASUS site and downloaded the firmware update for my model but can't figure out how to get it installed. Could someone point me in the right direction or help me with this?
Thanx
Have you rooted? Unlocked bootloader?
If not, try rebooting your tablet and go into settings----> About tablet -----> system firmware update -----> check update (or you could keep pressing Pad EC version and then update). I don't know why you can't upgrade though, seems strange.
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I have the same problem i colled to asus poland and the do not know to
Rooted no, unlocked bootloader yes.
I did that awhile ago with the intent to root and put CM10 on. Never went any further than the unlocked bootloader. Do you think that would prevent it?
I think it might, although I don't know much. There are threads explaining how to do the update with an unlocked bootloader I think
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840504
You will need root though
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as Asus already put the rom file on their support site, why dont you just download and install that instead of waiting for ota?
I said that in my original post. I downloaded the update from their site, but have no idea how to install it. It is something I have to flash or just an installer I run on the tablet?
The link I posted should help I think
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c0d3m0nk33 said:
I said that in my original post. I downloaded the update from their site, but have no idea how to install it. It is something I have to flash or just an installer I run on the tablet?
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for default asus recovery:
open the zip file you got, inside it you should find another zip file
rename that (without unzipping it) as EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and copy it on a micro sd card
insert the micro sd card in your tablet, power off your tablet, power on in recovery (power+volume down, then volume up)
wait for it to install (two part process, first you get the android robot with a spinning polihedron in his tumming and a slowly filling bar at the base while the rom is unpacked and prepared, then it will reboot and you will see the asus logo with another slowly filling bar at the base while the rom is actually installed - DONT SHUT DOWN, RESTART OR WATHEVER FOR ANY REASON DURING THIS PHASE!).
no root needed.
for custom recovery: same as before (unzip the basic zip file, copy the inside zip to your sd, probably there's no need to rename it), wipe everything, then your custom recovery has a feature for burning a rom, follow their instructions.
by the way, this is not an update procedure but a complete reinstall, you will lose everything on your tablet you have not backupped.
can you post the link to the tf300tg jb software. i don't see any jb link for tf300tg on the asus support site
fleex said:
can you post the link to the tf300tg jb software. i don't see any jb link for tf300tg on the asus support site
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afaik asus has yet not posted it.
I am unable to post links, but if you find your tablet on their site, then select the Download tab.
Down below select Android under OS and then Firmware. Then find the update that matches your SKU.
They updated their web page, now there is ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG Firmware: V10.4.3.7 ready for download.
sources too.
Has anyone been able to unlock the bootloader on a new TF300T (serial no. starting with C9...) that shipped with JB already installed? I'm getting the "An unknown error occurs" message and wondering if it is the same for all the new TF300Ts.
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Did you use the unlock.apk from asus website?
http://support.asus.com/download.as...nsformer+Pad+TF300T&hashedid=8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW
kd8bny said:
Did you use the unlock.apk from asus website?
http://support.asus.com/download.as...nsformer+Pad+TF300T&hashedid=8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW
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Yes. I tried the Asus Unlock Utility V7 from the Asus Support website, but it gets an error and does not unlock. I think a lot of people are having similar problems, but I'm not sure. I'm wondering if it is related to the newer "C9..." range of serial numbers.
Mine starts with C9 and it worked for me.
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wetbiker7 said:
Mine starts with C9 and it worked for me.
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Thanks. Good to know that.
wetbiker7 said:
Mine starts with C9 and it worked for me.
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Do you download the file with your tablet and then run it within the tablet?
Getting unlock error here also with Asus unlock app. Serial c9...anyone got Asus contact info?
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Same problem here. Serial with C9 and I get the "Unknown error occurs..." thing. I've been trying every couple hours since I got it Monday (tried it on 10.4.2.9, 10.4.2.17, and now 10.4.2.18 that came out today) and same error every time. I've even wiped it a couple of different times to no avail.
It does not work on my tablet JB per loaded.
Just purchased from Best Buy, this is really a nice device.
Just ned to get it unlocked and rooted.
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Do you download the file with your tablet and then run it within the tablet?
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I downloaded to the PC then transferred to the tablet. Then installed the apk.
wetbiker7 said:
I downloaded to the PC then transferred to the tablet. Then installed the apk.
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can you post / or email me the file you used? I have not been able to get the file i downloaded to work.
I'll PM you the link for the one I used. You'll have it shortly.
I had originally posted a download link for MediaFire that I had made but wasn't sure if the Mods would let it stay up so I removed it. Check your PM box, it's there. Hope it works for you.
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So I called ASUS tech support about my bootloader unlock issue. Man, they are horrible. Totally unknowledgable and of no help. One guy thinks the apk is a driver and the tablet is a notebook. So I tried another tech support guy and he just puts me on hold for 20 mins to try to look for the apk on their website only to come back and tell me he can't find it.
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I downloaded to the PC then transferred to the tablet. Then installed the apk.
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Could you elaborate?
1) Where do you put the file? Internal SD? External SD? Exact Path?
2) How do you install? Boot into recovery and install?
smokarz said:
Could you elaborate?
1) Where do you put the file? Internal SD? External SD? Exact Path?
2) How do you install? Boot into recovery and install?
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It doesn't matter where you put it. APK files are (kinda) the android equivalent of a .exe on Windows. To install it, transfer it to your tablet somewhere you can find it, then open file manager, navigate to the apk file and open it. It should bring up the install dialog, (assuming you have unknown sources enabled) and install the app. Once installed open the app from the launcher or the drawer, go through the agreements and click the unlock button. It should work from there (it errors out at this point for me, but if it's going to work this is where the actual "Unlocking" will happen.)
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sleepy222 said:
So I called ASUS tech support about my bootloader unlock issue. Man, they are horrible. Totally unknowledgable and of no help. One guy thinks the apk is a driver and the tablet is a notebook. So I tried another tech support guy and he just puts me on hold for 20 mins to try to look for the apk on their website only to come back and tell me he can't find it.
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At least you got people actually willing to help. When I called, The guy put me on hold for 3 min (after verifying EVERY single piece of information I filled out on the online form) then came back and told me the process voids my warranty (which I knew already) and said that this was primarily a "Warranty/support company" (his words not mine) and that they can't assist me in voiding my warranty. He was acting nice about it, but he acted as if the sole reason I was trying to do this was to void my warranty.
Thanks for grabbing that question Reffu.
I transferred it to my external SD and installed. The file is straight up apk so you don't need to be in recovery to install it. I just navigated to the SD with file manager, tapped on the apk and installed it.
You can transfer it to the internal too. It really doesn't matter where it's at. (Internal or external)
Edit:
I was connected to wifi when I unlocked my bootloader. Are you guys connected to wifi when you are trying to unlock? Don't know if it matters or not. Just saying.
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reffu said:
It doesn't matter where you put it. APK files are (kinda) the android equivalent of a .exe on Windows. To install it, transfer it to your tablet somewhere you can find it, then open file manager, navigate to the apk file and open it. It should bring up the install dialog, (assuming you have unknown sources enabled) and install the app. Once installed open the app from the launcher or the drawer, go through the agreements and click the unlock button. It should work from there (it errors out at this point for me, but if it's going to work this is where the actual "Unlocking" will happen.)
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At least you got people actually willing to help. When I called, The guy put me on hold for 3 min (after verifying EVERY single piece of information I filled out on the online form) then came back and told me the process voids my warranty (which I knew already) and said that this was primarily a "Warranty/support company" (his words not mine) and that they can't assist me in voiding my warranty. He was acting nice about it, but he acted as if the sole reason I was trying to do this was to void my warranty.
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I have contacted Asus as well. I sent mine in, already unlocked, because of a system board issue. It was an issue which came from the factory, but regardless, I unlocked it and voided the warranty, so I paid to have the board replaced and just got the unit back. Now I can't unlock either.
When I talked to a 'supervisor' I was told they would not help me with my issue because they do not support unlocking the device and will not tell you how to do it. I told him I KNOW HOW (dumbass), it's not working. Regardless, they wouldn't help at all. So now I have a repaired tablet which WENT OUT unlocked and came back without the ability to unlock. THANKS ASUS!!!
In all seriousness, Asus is renowned for having quality overclocking motherboards, vid cards, etc. to gain performance, yet they won't provide a tablet in the same manner, this is ridiculous.
Can this tablet be rooted without unlocking the bootloader? If so, is there a rom that use the stock kernel?
Just picked this tablet up and the version of JB install will not work with the Unlock apk.
onemotodroid said:
Can this tablet be rooted without unlocking the bootloader? If so, is there a rom that use the stock kernel?
Just picked this tablet up and the version of JB install will not work with the Unlock apk.
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As far as I'm aware, there is no root for Jelly Bean that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader, I've been looking and haven't found one yet .
Also, FYI even if you were rooted, you couldn't install a custom rom without an unlocked bootloader. Rooted means you have the ability to access system files and settings. Most (all?) custom roms are rooted, but at least on this tablet, you can't install a custom rom without an unlocked bootloader, even for those who managed to get root before Jelly Bean.
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As far as I'm aware, there is no root for Jelly Bean that doesn't require an unlocked bootloader, I've been looking and haven't found one yet .
Also, FYI even if you were rooted, you couldn't install a custom rom without an unlocked bootloader. Rooted means you have the ability to access system files and settings. Most (all?) custom roms are rooted, but at least on this tablet, you can't install a custom rom without an unlocked bootloader, even for those who managed to get root before Jelly Bean.
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Okay, I spent some time this weekend looking for a root of build number 10.4.2.13 and was not able to find one.
Its looks like I am out of luck with unlocking the boot loader or rooting this tablet.
I will continue my research or return the tablet to BB.
Hey sorry i am new to the forums not new to rooting phones but i guess a tablet is all new ballgame i just received the asus transformer tf700t on ebay and tried to root it and it wont root as after i click into RCK it goes to installing system upate and then the red triangle android guy shows up saying error (i guess i cannot recovery mode the device either)
ok i was able to root my device but i am unable to install custom roms as my recovery boot im assuming is corrupt
Please note as i received it this way
Try this:
Boot Loop/No Boot Version (Can also be used to downgrade but always backup all apps and data.)
1. Download the latest version of Android for your tablet. Make sure you download the correct SKU version.
A. To find the SKU, go into settings, About tablet, and look for your Build Number, There are two letters (such as US,WW, TW, etc.) that is your SKU. When downloading the zip from ASUS', you must download the correct SKU zip.
2. Decompress downloaded .zip file (it will be another .zip)
3. Rename it to:
A. For the TF700: EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
4. Make sure your MicroSD card is formatted Fat32. It must be Fat32 Format or it will not work.
5. Copy the file to (the root directory of) your MicroSD
6. Insert the MicroSD into the tablet
7. Shutdown (power off) the tablet
8. Power it on by pressing and holding VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons simultaneously
9. When you see white text in the top left corner of the screen, release the buttons ^^ and press VOLUME UP button (on RCK, this is your recovery which should already be selected) until you see Android logo and process bar
10. Give the update process 5-10 minutes. It should not take longer than that. If it happens to run for more than 45 minutes to an hour, force shut down the tablet and see if it boots. If it does not, try rerunning steps 7-9.
ASUS - Tablet & Mobile
The zips are under Tablet(your model), Downloads/Support. then under Android.
Also, they removed the 4.2.1 zips from their website. Here are Mirrors.
TF700 Zips (10.6.1.14.4)
Stock 4.2.1 US
Stock 4.2.1 US Mirror
Stock 4.2.1 WW
Stock 4.2.1 WW Mirror
Stock 4.2.1 TW
Stock 4.2.1 TW Mirror
I'll explain what your seeing a little bit more. The android guy on your back IS the stock recovery, it is not an interface. 10.6.1.14.4 is your your android version. 4.2.1 is the base, 10.6.1.14.4 is the package that ASUS creates and names it, so nothing is incorrect. Just try this method and it should get the tablet up and running.
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Tylorw1 said:
Try this:
Boot Loop/No Boot Version (Can also be used to downgrade but always backup all apps and data.)
1. Download the latest version of Android for your tablet. Make sure you download the correct SKU version.
A. To find the SKU, go into settings, About tablet, and look for your Build Number, There are two letters (such as US,WW, TW, etc.) that is your SKU. When downloading the zip from ASUS', you must download the correct SKU zip.
2. Decompress downloaded .zip file (it will be another .zip)
3. Rename it to:
A. For the TF700: EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
4. Make sure your MicroSD card is formatted Fat32. It must be Fat32 Format or it will not work.
5. Copy the file to (the root directory of) your MicroSD
6. Insert the MicroSD into the tablet
7. Shutdown (power off) the tablet
8. Power it on by pressing and holding VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons simultaneously
9. When you see white text in the top left corner of the screen, release the buttons ^^ and press VOLUME UP button (on RCK, this is your recovery which should already be selected) until you see Android logo and process bar
10. Give the update process 5-10 minutes. It should not take longer than that. If it happens to run for more than 45 minutes to an hour, force shut down the tablet and see if it boots. If it does not, try rerunning steps 7-9.
Also, they removed the 4.2.1 zips from their website. Here are Mirrors.
I'll explain what your seeing a little bit more. The android guy on your back IS the stock recovery, it is not an interface. 10.6.1.14.4 is your your android version. 4.2.1 is the base, 10.6.1.14.4 is the package that ASUS creates and names it, so nothing is incorrect. Just try this method and it should get the tablet up and running.
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i didnt everything but as soon as i select RCK it says installing update and then it says error the tablet is working fine other than the recovery mode not working
darkcroc said:
i didnt everything but as soon as i select RCK it says installing update and then it says error the tablet is working fine other than the recovery mode not working
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Error how? The android guy laying of his back? That is not an error. The stock recovery has NO interface, so you CANNOT go INTO the stock recovery. All the stock recovery can do is update if you have a ROM on your sdcard.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
Error how? The android guy laying of his back? That is not an error. The stock recovery has NO interface, so you CANNOT go INTO the stock recovery. All the stock recovery can do is update if you have a ROM on your sdcard.
Tylor
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I dont know bro it shows the android guy on his back with the red triangle and underneath him it says "Error!" i don't understand why
darkcroc said:
I dont know bro it shows the android guy on his back with the red triangle and underneath him it says "Error!" i don't understand why
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Then you didnt follow the instructions/naming properly. Try renaming it on a PC first then put it on the MicroSD card and doing the process. Also make sure you have the correct SKU and name down.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
Then you didnt follow the instructions/naming properly. Try renaming it on a PC first then put it on the MicroSD card and doing the process. After make sure you have the correct SKU and name down.
Tylor
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A common error is to download the file and rename it without extracting it first. Its a zip in a zip. The one inside is the one you need to rename, not the one you downloaded.
The other common error is not having FAT32 format for your MicroSD card, which is the Removable one, not the internal sdcard. When you get a MicroSD card out of the box, the standard format is exFAT which does not work for recovery (flashing ROMs or firmware).
The dead android means that your recovery cannot find the update.zip file in the root directory of your MicroSD card.
Tylorw1 said:
Then you didnt follow the instructions/naming properly. Try renaming it on a PC first then put it on the MicroSD card and doing the process. Also make sure you have the correct SKU and name down.
Tylor
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well im sorry to say this method is not working i did everything u said to do and its not getting fixed bro and my micro is a fat32 just checked
darkcroc said:
well im sorry to say this method is not working i did everything u said to do and its not getting fixed bro and my micro is a fat32 just checked
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well i did everything manually for the recovery and got twrp to work and rooted with motochopper so alls well that ends well thanks guys but i got it done on my own
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well i did everything manually for the recovery and got twrp to work and rooted with motochopper so alls well that ends well thanks guys but i got it done on my own
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That's great! Can you briefly outline what you did differently to make it work for you? It may be helpful for the "next guy".
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That's great! Can you briefly outline what you did differently to make it work for you? It may be helpful for the "next guy".
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Looks to be he installed a custom recovery. However in the OP, he never mentioned of being unlocked. I thought he was fully stock, so it is an entirely different situation. So my answer to him was for people who were purely stock.
Tylor
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Tylorw1 said:
Looks to be he installed a custom recovery. However in the OP, he never mentioned of being unlocked. I thought he was fully stock, so it is an entirely different situation. So my answer to him was for people who were purely stock.
Tylor
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Gotcha. But he did mention in the OP that he was trying to install a custom rom, and that can only be done if unlocked. But it also looks like he added that statement as an edit after the OP. Weather or not he knew that is unclear. Makes it hard to help someone when you only get partial info from the user about their problem I agree.
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That's great! Can you briefly outline what you did differently to make it work for you? It may be helpful for the "next guy".
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well i rooted the tablet with motochopper then downloaded goo manager into it after word i downloaded the Twrp Blob file (most recent) and then downloaded terminal emulator and typed su for super user and installed the blobs file threw it and rebooted and flashed cw rom onto it to verify it worked and wah la and yes i did unlock the device sorry for not inputing it (it wasnt working after i unlocked it either so thats when i decided to install custom recovery)
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wah la
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You mean "voilà"? </grammar nazi mode>
Your summary makes it look easy, which it would have been if you had supplied full information timely and upfront. Meh.
darkcroc said:
well i rooted the tablet with motochopper then downloaded goo manager into it after word i downloaded the Twrp Blob file (most recent) and then downloaded terminal emulator and typed su for super user and installed the blobs file threw it and rebooted and flashed cw rom onto it to verify it worked and wah la and yes i did unlock the device sorry for not inputing it (it wasnt working after i unlocked it either so thats when i decided to install custom recovery)
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Sorry i hav the same problem. But can you tell me more specificity what code you typed in?
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Sorry i hav the same problem. But can you tell me more specificity what code you typed in?
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Can you be a lot more specific please?
You have what problem? You did what and want to accomplish....??
And always mention what bootloader/recovery/rom you are currently running.
I have never been more frustrated working with a device and don't know why, maybe I am losing my touch haha i have rooted both my S2 and now my S3 with little to no issues
About a month after I got my TF700 the performance went all to ****, so I pretty much stopped using it, now that I use ever note everyday for work and travel more I want it to work proper and not be slow like it is.
I have been TRYING to root for days now, I even tried to find someone to pay to just do it for me because I don't care about pissing around with it and no one in my city can do it for me or that I could find.
I have Unlocked via the Asus unlock tool, have read numerous threads on here and attempted to root via Scotts method, no success, it always "cant find device" same with MotoChopper, couldn't find device.
I deleted and removed all Asus drivers from my computer, and then installed the "naked" drivers found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766220
Motochopper now finds the device, starts Daemon and then just "hangs" on that screen no matter how long, and Scotts tool still cant find the device for some reason.
I have read through threads on here and am just fed up, can someone please point me in the right direction? **** I will even paypal you some money to remote in and just at-least get it working so I can root it and find a clean ROM without all the ASUS bloatware garbage.
I use about 5 apps total on this tablet and just want it to work fast and smooth for the $400 I spent on it which I know i can do if i get a new ROM.
Asus TF700T
4.1.1
Kernel 3.1.10 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 27 18:33:09 CST 2012
Build Number-JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.4.23-20121127
Yes USB Debugging is Enabled
Yes Unknown sources is Enabled.
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Dustin
If all fails - try the fastboot method to push TWRP 2.5 to your tablet.
Then use TWRP to install a custom rom (this way you don't have to mess with root). I would recommend CROMi-X 4.6.5, but you would have to flash the JB 4.2 bootloader first. Instructions are in the OP of the CROMi-X thread.
Download the Android SDK package, put it into the root of your C:/ drive on the computer.
Inside the folder "Platform Tools" you will find the fastboot.exe
Download the TWRP 2.5 blob and put it into the same folder as the fastboot.exe
Follow instructions here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
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berndblb said:
If all fails - try the fastboot method to push TWRP 2.5 to your tablet.
Then use TWRP to install a custom rom (this way you don't have to mess with root). I would recommend CROMi-X 4.6.5, but you would have to flash the JB 4.2 bootloader first. Instructions are in the OP of the CROMi-X thread.
Download the Android SDK package, put it into the root of your C:/ drive on the computer.
Inside the folder "Platform Tools" you will find the fastboot.exe
Download the TWRP 2.5 blob and put it into the same folder as the fastboot.exe
Follow instructions here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
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+1 Fastboot
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duggyb said:
I have never been more frustrated working with a device and don't know why, maybe I am losing my touch haha i have rooted both my S2 and now my S3 with little to no issues
About a month after I got my TF700 the performance went all to ****, so I pretty much stopped using it, now that I use ever note everyday for work and travel more I want it to work proper and not be slow like it is.
I have been TRYING to root for days now, I even tried to find someone to pay to just do it for me because I don't care about pissing around with it and no one in my city can do it for me or that I could find.
I have Unlocked via the Asus unlock tool, have read numerous threads on here and attempted to root via Scotts method, no success, it always "cant find device" same with MotoChopper, couldn't find device.
I deleted and removed all Asus drivers from my computer, and then installed the "naked" drivers found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766220
Motochopper now finds the device, starts Daemon and then just "hangs" on that screen no matter how long, and Scotts tool still cant find the device for some reason.
I have read through threads on here and am just fed up, can someone please point me in the right direction? **** I will even paypal you some money to remote in and just at-least get it working so I can root it and find a clean ROM without all the ASUS bloatware garbage.
I use about 5 apps total on this tablet and just want it to work fast and smooth for the $400 I spent on it which I know i can do if i get a new ROM.
Asus TF700T
4.1.1
Kernel 3.1.10 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Nov 27 18:33:09 CST 2012
Build Number-JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.4.23-20121127
Yes USB Debugging is Enabled
Yes Unknown sources is Enabled.
Thanks
Dustin
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Did you disable the Media app on your device? You could also do a factory reset to put your device back to an original stage before trying to root again.
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+1 Fastboot
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Did you disable the Media app on your device? You could also do a factory reset to put your device back to an original stage before trying to root again.
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Well i did a factory reset which seemed to clear up some of my driver issues, made it a little further.
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This is what i got to using Scotts Tool, I have yet to try the fastboot method, i would really prefer to have full Root Access, i mean **** i voided all my other warranty and stuff so far so why not haha but i will resort to that at last if need be.
any help on this now? seems close, i get this and then the tablet stays in the black menu where i select USB and stuff, i need to power it down and then it reboots in the OS
duggyb said:
Well i did a factory reset which seemed to clear up some of my driver issues, made it a little further.
This is what i got to using Scotts Tool, I have yet to try the fastboot method, i would really prefer to have full Root Access, i mean **** i voided all my other warranty and stuff so far so why not haha but i will resort to that at last if need be.
any help on this now? seems close, i get this and then the tablet stays in the black menu where i select USB and stuff, i need to power it down and then it reboots in the OS
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Can you try this command: adb devices? If your computer can not see your device, you may not have the updated driver or the usb on your device is not checked.
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Can you try this command: adb devices? If your computer can not see your device, you may not have the updated driver or the usb on your device is not checked.
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WOW! Finally, i ran that command, and it pulled the run.exe for motochopper, i clicked it, ran it and it rooted.
finally, so bloody confusing, I still don't even know how it worked, it did not boot into the black menu or anything, it just rooted,rebooted and i just checked it via Rootchecker and it granted superuser access and verified my root.
Thanks guys! on to putting on a custom Rom
Thanks
Dustin
duggyb said:
WOW! Finally, i ran that command, and it pulled the run.exe for motochopper, i clicked it, ran it and it rooted.
finally, so bloody confusing, I still don't even know how it worked, it did not boot into the black menu or anything, it just rooted,rebooted and i just checked it via Rootchecker and it granted superuser access and verified my root.
Thanks guys! on to putting on a custom Rom
Thanks
Dustin
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I am glad that you got it working. You will be happy with a custom rom. One more thing, you have to ensure that you have the latest bootloader and latest recovery before flashing the custom rom. I have heard a few stories that people bricked their devices because of incompatible bootloader and recovery. Good luck.
LetMeKnow said:
I am glad that you got it working. You will be happy with a custom rom. One more thing, you have to ensure that you have the latest bootloader and latest recovery before flashing the custom rom. I have heard a few stories that people bricked their devices because of incompatible bootloader and recovery. Good luck.
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+1 for that! Glad you got root! It looks as if you were just one step away from pushing the recovery through ADB. Root would not have been necessary in that case because all custom roms are rooted.
But you do need TWRP 2.5 with any JB 4.2 bootloader! Make sure you have the correct recovery installed!
If you want to try CROMi-X, flash the bootloader/TWRP package first! That way you definitely have the correct bootloader - recovery combination.
And make sure you boot back into your old rom once after the bootloader flash and before you flash the rom. Do not flash both in one session, the rom flash would wipe the bootloader flash and then you don't have a bootloader anymore. Not a good scenario......
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LetMeKnow said:
I am glad that you got it working. You will be happy with a custom rom. One more thing, you have to ensure that you have the latest bootloader and latest recovery before flashing the custom rom. I have heard a few stories that people bricked their devices because of incompatible bootloader and recovery. Good luck.
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Well back to more issues, although I have TWRP installed, I download the updated Bootloader fil found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22979706399753384
and I place it on my device then go to install via TWRP, it loads up and blue bar comes up then it loads a TEAMWIN screen and says MD5 not found, and then reboots device and does not update my bootloader, I am still stuck on a 10.4 one
any insight?
Thanks
Dustin
duggyb said:
Well back to more issues, although I have TWRP installed, I download the updated Bootloader fil found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22979706399753384
and I place it on my device then go to install via TWRP, it loads up and blue bar comes up then it loads a TEAMWIN screen and says MD5 not found, and then reboots device and does not update my bootloader, I am still stuck on a 10.4 one
any insight?
Thanks
Dustin
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sbdags files are signed.
In TWRP uncheck "check MD5 sum" and check "check zip signature".
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berndblb said:
sbdags files are signed.
In TWRP uncheck "check MD5 sum" and check "check zip signature".
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i dont have that option in my TWRP Manager settings? where is this found?
duggyb said:
i dont have that option in my TWRP Manager settings? where is this found?
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When you select "Install", then select the file to flash, on the confirmation page where you also have the swipe to flash button, you'll see those options.
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berndblb said:
When you select "Install", then select the file to flash, on the confirmation page where you also have the swipe to flash button, you'll see those options.
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Only options i see are
Backup
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
what am i doing wrong?
duggyb said:
Only options i see are
Backup
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
what am i doing wrong?
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Huuuh? When you hit the home button in TWRP, or "back" a couple of times, you should have a screen with Install, backup, Mount and a bunch of other options. Or reboot and then back into TWRP. It's the first screen that comes up
BTW, before you go any further. Did you make a backup of your old rom in TWRP? If not, I would seriously suggest you do that before you flash anything new!
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berndblb said:
Huuuh? When you hit the home button in TWRP, or "back" a couple of times, you should have a screen with Install, backup, Mount and a bunch of other options. Or reboot and then back into TWRP. It's the first screen that comes up
BTW, before you go any further. Did you make a backup of your old rom in TWRP? If not, I would seriously suggest you do that before you flash anything new!
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Wow I just realized it is because I was holding my Tablet Vertical and not Horizontal, once I lay it down Horizontal and reboot TWRP everything changes including my options and menu look.
I checked off /zip sig verification and installed, it says successful but i am still not getting an updated bootloader when I check it in my About System menu??
Thanks
Dustin
duggyb said:
Wow I just realized it is because I was holding my Tablet Vertical and not Horizontal, once I lay it down Horizontal and reboot TWRP everything changes including my options and menu look.
I checked off /zip sig verification and installed, it says successful but i am still not getting an updated bootloader??
Thanks
Dustin
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Are looking in About Tablet for your bootloader version?
That's not correct anymore. As soon as you flash custom stuff, the only way to tell your BL version is to power up with Volume Down and Power button and read the tiny script when the bootloader menu comes up.
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berndblb said:
Are looking in About Tablet for your bootloader version?
That's not correct anymore. As soon as you flash custom stuff, the only way to tell your BL version is to power up with Volume Down and Power button and read the tiny script when the bootloader menu comes up.
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AHH s hit well that explains it, i just checked via Volume Down method and it says 10.6 now so i must be updated.
now i guess i just follow step 3 in here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
and yes i made a TWRP backup already.
Yep, you're good to flash CromiX.
Congrats!
I'm going to bed now...
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berndblb said:
Yep, you're good to flash CromiX.
Congrats!
I'm going to bed now...
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Thanks again for your help!
after this flash i am also going to bed, 3AM here...haha