I am rooted and locked. My 4.2 update resulted in a dead Android with a red triangle and exclamation point. I was able to cold boot back into 4.1 but the 4.2 update will not download again. What's my next step?
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BTrack said:
I am rooted and locked. My 4.2 update resulted in a dead Android with a red triangle and exclamation point. I was able to cold boot back into 4.1 but the 4.2 update will not download again. What's my next step?
Thanks,
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make a full backup with Titanium then use manual update with dlpkgfile method. Make sure you use the right SKU (ww or us).
Thanks, but I'm not versed on the method you suggest. Could you elaborate please?
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BTrack said:
Thanks, but I'm not versed on the method you suggest. Could you elaborate please?
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This method is complicated, I don't think you should try, just wait until tomorrow, sdbags will release the new cromi version of 4.2 and the update twrp patch and you just flash them. Done,safe, quick and easy.
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This method is complicated, I don't think you should try, just wait until tomorrow, sdbags will release the new cromi version of 4.2 and the update twrp patch and you just flash them. Done,safe, quick and easy.
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On a locked tablet?
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On a locked tablet?
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You have a point there, I thought I'm talking to another guy!
Btrack, I was confused you with another guy...sorry! Yours is rooted but still LOCKED.
You can find the info here for manual update http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
Basically, you need to create a file called "command" (no file extension and no quote) with this information inside the file:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
Then copy this file to this location /cache/recovery
Then download the correct SKU version (US, WW etc..) and copy it to this location /cache/
Boot into stock recovery and wait 10 sec, it should auto update for you.
Thank you.
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And before doing all that, make sure all files touched by the update are present and in their original condition, or it will fail again.
annnnnnd make sure you read up on how to keep root with the 4.2 update. Not familiar with the method buhohitr posted, but i know some people are losing root with this update
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make a full backup with Titanium then use manual update with dlpkgfile method. Make sure you use the right SKU (ww or us).
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I have not been abble to find the dlpkgfile posted anywhere, does anyone know where it is? Thanks
zachspda said:
I have not been abble to find the dlpkgfile posted anywhere, does anyone know where it is? Thanks
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Which one you need? US or WW?
BTrack said:
I am rooted and locked. My 4.2 update resulted in a dead Android with a red triangle and exclamation point. I was able to cold boot back into 4.1 but the 4.2 update will not download again. What's my next step?
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Using my PC I downloaded the 4.2.1 US update to my micro SD card. Did a Titanium backup, and defrosted all the bloatware, and backed up root using Voodoo. Did a factory reset and inserted the SD card. Update failed again.
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Using my PC I downloaded the 4.2.1 US update to my micro SD card. Did a Titanium backup, and defrosted all the bloatware, and backed up root using Voodoo. Did a factory reset and inserted the SD card. Update failed again.
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Make sure you changed the name correctly, caps and all, and unzipped it once.
Tylor
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UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
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While troubleshooting another issue I did a factory reset. I'm running stock JB. I rooted on ICS and kept root via ota root keeper. Anyway, after the factory reset none of my apps can gain root. /system/bin/su is there. I tried installing Superuser app and SuperSU but that didn't help.
What am I doing wrong?
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EvoXOhio said:
While troubleshooting another issue I did a factory reset. I'm running stock JB. I rooted on ICS and kept root via ota root keeper. Anyway, after the factory reset none of my apps can gain root. /system/bin/su is there. I tried installing Superuser app and SuperSU but that didn't help.
What am I doing wrong?
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You had to have installed SuperSU and Superuser prior to updating to Jelly Bean. If you had the SuperSU binary, and backed up your root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper prior to updating.... you will be able to fully restore your root access after the Jelly Bean update.
If you only had Superuser prior to updating and backed up using Voodoo, you will most likely have lost your root, like several other TF300T users.
Ongoing discussion here:
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You had to have installed SuperSU and Superuser prior to updating to Jelly Bean. If you had the SuperSU binary, and backed up your root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper prior to updating.... you will be able to fully restore your root access after the Jelly Bean update.
If you only had Superuser prior to updating and backed up using Voodoo, you will most likely have lost your root, like several other TF300T users.
Ongoing discussion here:
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I did have super user installed before the JB update. Oh well I think my other issue is hardware so.I'm going to get a replacement tablet anyway.
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I did have super user installed before the JB update. Oh well I think my other issue is hardware so.I'm going to get a replacement tablet anyway.
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I said SuperSU, not just Superuser. You need to have both installed... at least that's what I've heard works perfectly so far.
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I said SuperSU, not just Superuser. You need to have both installed... at least that's what I've heard works perfectly so far.
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My issue is different than what you linked to. I updated to JB and restored root just fine. That's what that thread is about. My issue is a factory reset killed root
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My issue is different than what you linked to. I updated to JB and restored root just fine. That's what that thread is about. My issue is a factory reset killed root
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Oh, okay, sorry I misread. Doh!
Yeah, you're right, factory reset shouldn't break root. That is strange!
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My issue is different than what you linked to. I updated to JB and restored root just fine. That's what that thread is about. My issue is a factory reset killed root
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yes a factory reset usually kills root, at least that's how i unroot my old-broken nook tablet 6 months ago.
I have a thread on this too. Basically you can't use the debugfs method anymore because you can't symlink /data/local anymore. So if you restore normally after the job update, you're fine, but if you do a wipe, it doesn't work anymore despite such being in /system/xbin.
I'm going to assume we'll just have to wait for these awesome devs to come up with another exploit. Either that or unlock the bootloader and go the custom ROM route.
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funnel71 said:
I have a thread on this too. Basically you can't use the debugfs method anymore because you can't symlink /data/local anymore. So if you restore normally after the job update, you're fine, but if you do a wipe, it doesn't work anymore despite such being in /system/xbin.
I'm going to assume we'll just have to wait for these awesome devs to come up with another exploit. Either that or unlock the bootloader and go the custom ROM route.
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I guess right now bootloader is unlocked.
Because I didn't use unlock app from Asus, but I can get access to fastboot usb download protocol.
if you press vol down + power you'll get acces to a lot of functionality. Maybe it can help to get root back
PS: I lost my root too... And right now I'm trying to get it back.
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I guess right now bootloader is unlocked.
Because I didn't use unlock app from Asus, but I can get access to fastboot usb download protocol.
if you press vol down + power you'll get acces to a lot of functionality. Maybe it can help to get root back
PS: I lost my root too... And right now I'm trying to get it back.
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No bootloader is not unlocked. I think that is a result of the update. I have not tried it but perhaps it could be used to flash .30 back on it? Care to try?
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funnel71 said:
No bootloader is not unlocked. I think that is a result of the update. I have not tried it but perhaps it could be used to flash .30 back on it? Care to try?
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I can't try it right now, because I need to leave from the office.
But, I assume that we use fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob this function to update recovery because bootloader is now accessible
I can try it only tomorrow morning. Maybe some else can try it faster and write here the result.
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I can't try it right now, because I need to leave from the office.
But, I assume that we use fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob this function to update recovery because bootloader is now accessible
I can try it only tomorrow morning. Maybe some else can try it faster and write here the result.
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I don't know about the exact command structure but I did see a sample listing of command formats, similar to what you'd see if you typed adb with no arguments.
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I have a tf300t(bought from US,I am a chinese),it isn't unlocked until update to stock JB(i update to 4.1.1from OTA,locked),but after unlocked,I flash the CWM 5.5.0.4,but it didn't work.Then i flash the TWRP 2.2.1.3 for JB only(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843694),it worked.But after i flash the fireware "ASUS-ICS-HYDRO-PONIC"(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750861),after reboot,the device hanged at the asus logo for a long time(i watched it for even 10 minutes.....),so i tried the stock rom(download from ASUS site,US_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip)but it didn't word too.Now my tf300t can't boot to the OS,it only can get into the recovery(TWRP2.2.1.3 for JB).somebody help me......,I wonder if it is the update from OTA to cause my problem)
There are others in the same situation. Keep watch on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
And others. There should be a fix soon to downgrade back to ICS and start over. Hang in there and be patience. At least you can get into TWRP so there's still hope.
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DMardroid said:
There are others in the same situation. Keep watch on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
And others. There should be a fix soon to downgrade back to ICS and start over. Hang in there and be patience. At least you can get into TWRP so there's still hope.
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thanks a lot,i think i must be patient for a while.just like you said,i can get into TWRP,there is still hope.
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...it isn't unlocked until update to stock JB(i update to 4.1.1from OTA,locked),but after unlocked...
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So you used unlock tool on JB, and it worked?
That's handy to know anyways...
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So you used unlock tool on JB, and it worked?
That's handy to know anyways...
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yes it worked,my tf300t is unlocked,there is the word"this device is unlocked" on the asus logo screen.but it can't load os.
So I wonder if maybe you would have luck wiping and trying to install a jb based ROM like cm10? Since you're already on jb firmware its understandable that an ICS ROM fails... I'm by no means an expert but just someone considering an unlock after JB ota
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Looks like partition sizes chaged with the Asus update. I couldn't flash CM10 or any other rom as well (signature mismatch). If you installed the official 4.1.1 update, you need to manually install it again. Older versions and rollbacks wont work unless you push to some trickery mmcblk0p4, but that's another thread in itself
Download the JB update from Asus's website (if you still have it, that's fine) and extract the blob file. Put the blob file in teh same directory as your fastboot. Boot your TF300 into bootloader and enter:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
It will take a while to install, so be patient. Hope this helps
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Looks like partition sizes chaged with the Asus update. I couldn't flash CM10 or any other rom as well (signature mismatch). If you installed the official 4.1.1 update, you need to manually install it again. Older versions and rollbacks wont work unless you push to some trickery mmcblk0p4, but that's another thread in itself
Download the JB update from Asus's website (if you still have it, that's fine) and extract the blob file. Put the blob file in teh same directory as your fastboot. Boot your TF300 into bootloader and enter:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
It will take a while to install, so be patient. Hope this helps
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thanks a lot!!! it worked! i can enter the OS jb again!,thank you very much!Hope this can help others just like me.
but there is another question,can i flash other fireware like cm10 or downgrade the TF300T now?I do not like the JB OS,it is bed support on flash video.I need it.
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thanks a lot!!! it worked! i can enter the OS jb again!,thank you very much!Hope this can help others just like me.
but there is another question,can i flash other fireware like cm10 or downgrade the TF300T now?I do not like the JB OS,it is bed support on flash video.I need it.
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Not yet. This fix is in the works. The new custom recoveries need to be modified for OTA JB first. Keep an eye on the development threads.
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So if you put all these steps together...
1. Update to JB using OTA
2. Unlock
3. Flash TWRP
4. Flash extracted blob
You have an unlock/custom recovery method for those of us on JB am I correct?
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TheAdamizer said:
So if you put all these steps together...
1. Update to JB using OTA
2. Unlock
3. Flash TWRP
4. Flash extracted blob
You have an unlock/custom recovery method for those of us on JB am I correct?
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yes exactly! but you need flash the TWRP again after flash the extracted blob,or it will be the stock recovery.and then you can flash the ROOT.zip.So the device will be rootd.
I have a tf300 with jellybean firmware JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.9-20120809 and the bootloader is unlocked.
I can charge my tablet, but any computer i try, it cannot connect to the computer.
Is there any way I can root it? Thanks for the help!
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I have a tf300 with jellybean firmware JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.9-20120809 and the bootloader is unlocked.
I can charge my tablet, but any computer i try, it cannot connect to the computer.
Is there any way I can root it and put on a third-party recovery? Thanks for the help!
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You can install TRWP 2.2.2.0 with Terminal Emulator apk
If you can push the blob files on your internal SDcard, after you can just follow the process TWRP 2.2 - Asus Transformer TF300T(G) page
but for rooted your TF, you will need one computer...
If you get the recovery working. I would assume you could flash a new rom stock or custom thats rooted already
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If you get the recovery working. I would assume you could flash a new rom stock or custom thats rooted already
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Your answer has no sense with OP request
philos64 said:
You can install TRWP 2.2.2.0 with Terminal Emulator apk
If you can push the blob files on your internal SDcard, after you can just follow the process TWRP 2.2 - Asus Transformer TF300T(G) page
but for rooted your TF, you will need one computer...
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I need to root first tho i guess i am screwed
So I own an Asus TF300T and I'm using Jelly Bean [Rooted 4.1.1]
Here are my current problem's.
1) I am unable to get CWM to work on it as it will install correctly through Fastboot but when I reboot into Recovery it will hang t the RCK screen. I don't know how to fix this as I've tried a few different recovery images, all of which were CWM.
2) When transferring via Bluetooth to my Nexus 7 the TF300T will reboot for some reason... same thing happens when I'm sending files from my N7 to the TF300T. Any idea's as to why this would be happening?
3) I am unable to reset my device to stock, has anyone else had this problem?
4) I have minor time's where the device will just reboot because of what I assume to be the processor taking on to much of a load from the Android OS. Is there a fix for this problem?
Any answer's or solution's would be helpful. Every time I find what I think to be a fix doesn't work...
1) What bootloader are you running from? [Edit: Sorry, forgot you mentioned you are on Jelly Bean there -- You will need to make sure the CWM is JB compatible (again look at the link I posted here for the CWM JB Recovery)] If you are on the new JB bootloader you have to have CWM recovery that recognizes this. I don't use CWM on my TF300, but you might try HERE to find info on that. I do know that TWRP version 2.2.1 and higher have a JB bootloader version. You can find it from their site HERE.
2) No clue on the bluetooth. I don't use the bluetooth transfer so I haven't ever tried this out.
3) By "reset device to stock" do you mean the Factory Wipe Data option from the boot menu, or something else? Please explain and I'll do what I can to assist.
4) I've had my device reboot a time or two for no reason, but I don't know enough about debugging things in the software to know what's going on.
-Nate
Hey nate, thx for the reply, but by "Reset to Stock" I mean ou download the original stock image and re-flash the original firmware...
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Rykugen said:
Hey nate, thx for the reply, but by "Reset to Stock" I mean ou download the original stock image and re-flash the original firmware...
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Being that you are already on the Jelly Bean bootloader, you cannot flash any firmware to working condition that is not a Jelly Bean bootloader. This means that you can only flash 10.4.2.9 or 10.4.2.13 firmware versions. Anything else won't boot on the JB Bootloader. Also, the ZIP file you might download from the ASUS site requires it to be unzipped first. There is another zip file inside of the downloaded file that is used for the actual flashing process.
-Nate
Yup I know that part...
Just confused as to the process of getting it done...
I have some experience in flashing new firmware but with the TF300T I'm so confused xD
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There isn't anything "rocket-sciencey" to flashing on the TF300. If you have ever done any type of ROM flashing, the returning to Stock is the exact same way, just using the stock firmware file downloaded from ASUS.com. Find the firmware you want to load, download and unzip the file to a YY_epad-X.X.X.X_2012xxxx.zip where the YY is your location code (US more than likely) and the X.X.X.X is the version of the firmware you are loading up. The xxxx should say "user" if memory serves correct. Put it on your MicroSD and flash it like you would any normal custom ROM. Wipe Data, Wipe Cache, Flash ROM, Wipe Dalvik, Reboot. I'd be happy to put together a more fluid tutorial on this if needed.
-Nate
I didn't see anything from US so I tried WW.....
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If you go to asus.com and click on United States, then go to the Tablets and the TF300 download section the only ones available should say US. But I think WW should work, no guarantees though.
I'll try that today thx...
I'll post back later
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[TWRP&CWM/Install JB OTA from custom recovery] Jelly Bean OTA for Unlocked Devices
Hi guys,as you may know,if you unlocked your bootloader you won't be able to receive OTA's anymore so you have to wait for Asus to upload the firmware on their site.Or even better you can use your custom recovery to flash a modified OTA pack wich will update your device just fine.
Warning:
** I'm NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device by using these files so use them on your OWN risk.
** This update will also flash the Jelly Bean bootloader so if you are still on .26 bootloader and you didn't used the NvFlash tool yet,well,it's time to do it because after installing this update there's NO WAY to go back,yet.
** You Custom Recovery will be replaced by the Stock Recovery (You can install this CWM Recovery after installing JB)
** I only tested with TWRP but it should work with CWM recovery too
** Verify your MD5 checsum after download
Requirements
* Your device must be unlocked and rooted
* You need to be on STOCK 9.4.5.30 ROM with no modifications to system files (build.prop,etc) (no need to do the Factory Reset)
* Use OTA RootKeeper before installing this update if you want to keep ROOT
Installation
1) Download the file for your specific SKU
2) Move the downloaded file on your internal or external storage
3) Boot your device in Recovery
4) Install the update / That's it,wait for the install proccess to finish
NOTE: If you are getting errors and you are using CWM recovery try renaming the file (i.e TF700T WW_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip - - > TF700T_ WW_10.4.4.16-20120927.zip)
Download Links
WW_SKU --- > TF700T WW_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip ----- MD5 checksum: 9d4e1e91a08254256357eb2870d2df7d
US_SKU --- > TF700T US_10.4.4.16-20120927 OTA.zip ----- MD5 checksum: 4131cab5458153856185c43e05b67ebe
great! just what i was waiting for...links works, started download. i will let you know how it goes. first i need to apply root and install custom recovery again... thanks!
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No download
The download is not working for me either.
Edit: you missed a ":" after http
http://www.sendspace.com/file/d7lw1o
glenner05 said:
great! just what i was waiting for...links works, started download. i will let you know how it goes. first i need to apply root and install custom recovery again... thanks!
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can you do this for the US version as well? im itching to get JB loaded up on my Infinity.
Gonna test tonight as well. Won't expect any issues, but I'll tell the results here.
Download link fixed.Yes i'm uploading the US version right now.
May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Itching for that US version too! Being Unlocked has never tasted so bitter until now!
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May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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i think because this is not a complete rom. Its an update package. So if you gonna flash an official update over a custum rom your asking for trouble
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May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Because the update will fail to install if some system files are missing or beeing modified.Please don't try this on custom firmware,but if you do,just don't complain about it in case is failing or even worse.
Pretoriano80 said:
Download link fixed.Yes i'm uploading the US version right now.
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Is the US version uploaded yet?
Jbb3393 said:
May I ask why we need to be on stock prior to flashing?
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Asus OTA updates aren't a complete replacement. Instead the update performs a patch to your existing files. A non-stock or non .30 version may cause a failure during the update process.
Truthfully if you're running an unlocked device you should wait for a ROM developer to make a new ROM and use that to update instead of trying to flash the Asus official update. It should only be 24 to 72 hours and a ROM won't do things like remove root or replace your custom recovery with the stock recovery.
Works 100% with CWM recovery!
Thanks a lot My friend!
I can also confirm, this method works! I`m on jelly bean now
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Work great!
Thx!
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Asus OTA updates aren't a complete replacement. Instead the update performs a patch to your existing files. A non-stock or non .30 version may cause a failure during the update process.
Truthfully if you're running an unlocked device you should wait for a ROM developer to make a new ROM and use that to update instead of trying to flash the Asus official update. It should only be 24 to 72 hours and a ROM won't do things like remove root or replace your custom recovery with the stock recovery.
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It's fine to flash if you are on stock .30. Replacing the recovery costs about 30 seconds, and replacing root on an unlocked device takes about 30 seconds as well. Then you can evaluate an Asus jb yourself before seeing a custom jb.
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Is the US version uploaded yet?
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Sorry guys,but something went wrong with the upload process so i had to start over...is at 20% now,let's hope this time will be ok.
ZaJules said:
Works 100% with CWM recovery!
Thanks a lot My friend!
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Does you SD card show now?
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Pretoriano80 said:
Sorry guys,but something went wrong with the upload process so i had to start over...is at 20% now,let's hope this time will be ok.
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Oh dang, we better be verifying md5/sha1's! Best to be careful.
Thanks!
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