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[Q] Restoring stock firmware

I'm running a custom ICS rom with CWM recovery but want to revert to stock so I can sell my Transformer. Is there an easy way to flash back to stock in one step?

You should search the forum for NVFlash...

NVFlash is not necessary to return to stock ICS. Just download official Asus firmware from the asus site and flash it like you would a custom rom. It will return you to stock firmware and recovery.

+1 To above, that's all you need to do.

I might be wrong, but it is said by many that official firmware zip cannot be flashed by cwm recovery until it is repackged for cwm. Wolf just
published a new way to root/unroot/degrade rooted and un-rppted TF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Why don't you have a look there.

e154037 said:
I might be wrong, but it is said by many that official firmware zip cannot be flashed by cwm recovery until it is repackged for cwm. Wolf just
published a new way to root/unroot/degrade rooted and un-rppted TF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Why don't you have a look there.
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You can flash the stock firmware from Asus via CWM. It will unroot and restore stock recovery.

baseballfanz,
Is this your experience?

baseballfanz said:
You can flash the stock firmware from Asus via CWM. It will unroot and restore stock recovery.
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Is this true? I read some "back to stock" guides in the past and gave up as it never looked so simple.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Agreed I'm interested in this as well as I'm giving mine to my dad and I don't want to have to worry bout flashing it a lot for him.

Ive just downloaded firmware from asus site put it on sdcadd and in cwm i tried it to flash, but no success update aborted or something similarafter opening update package
Edit: do not forget to unzip the package downloaded from Asud site before flashing!
It worked like a charm. After flashing in cwm it restarts it update apps as after rom update and then you have pop up that firmware update is avaible, the same as with asus ota
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2

matious said:
Ive just downloaded firmware from asus site put it on sdcadd and in cwm i tried it to flash, but no success update aborted or something similarafter opening update package
Edit: do not forget to unzip the package downloaded from Asud site before flashing!
It worked like a charm. After flashing in cwm it restarts it update apps as after rom update and then you have pop up that firmware update is avaible, the same as with asus ota
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk 2
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i can confirm that this is the proper procedure (because i did it just seconds ago literally)
1. download the firmware from Asus (http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+TF101&os=32)
2. extract the zip in the zip.
3. copy the resulting zip file (the zip in the zip) on the sdcard (or micro sd if you are using roach's 3.2.0.1 like i was)
4. reboot in recovery, that is, shut down, then pwr + vol down until there is a prompt, then vol. up.
5. select apply update from sdcard, select choose zip, navigate to where you placed the zip file on your card
6. Flash it. (and cross fingers, never hurts)
7. normally it will work, then reboot the tablet using the reboot system now function
8. Once its rebooted, it will apply updates to application and a "warning/exclamation" sign will prompt you to install the firmware you just downloaded. install it.
9. once that is done, you will have reverted to stock firmware. leaving your transformer to feel like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRd923m9go

Saav said:
NVFlash is not necessary to return to stock ICS. Just download official Asus firmware from the asus site and flash it like you would a custom rom. It will return you to stock firmware and recovery.
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After this is possible to see if transfomer was rooted or runned a custom rom? Might sound dumb, but i read some time ago (cant find where) about some "not so easy" procedures to return stock for warranty.

i can vouch for my TF being unrooted again. simply open ROM Manager and it should tell you right away that you need to be rooted.
an expert could confirm but im pretty sure that after installing ASUS's firmware all binaries themselves should be stock. after, you always have the option to factory reset the TF and that should clear any possible leftovers.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

After having revert back to the stock firmware, is there a way where I can root the tf as I've applications that need a rooted rf to run.
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eniac0 said:
i can confirm that this is the proper procedure (because i did it just seconds ago literally)
1. download the firmware from Asus (http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+TF101&os=32)
2. extract the zip in the zip.
3. copy the resulting zip file (the zip in the zip) on the sdcard (or micro sd if you are using roach's 3.2.0.1 like i was)
4. reboot in recovery, that is, shut down, then pwr + vol down until there is a prompt, then vol. up.
5. select apply update from sdcard, select choose zip, navigate to where you placed the zip file on your card
6. Flash it. (and cross fingers, never hurts)
7. normally it will work, then reboot the tablet using the reboot system now function
8. Once its rebooted, it will apply updates to application and a "warning/exclamation" sign will prompt you to install the firmware you just downloaded. install it.
9. once that is done, you will have reverted to stock firmware. leaving your transformer to feel like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRd923m9go
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In step 8, what is the firmware I need to install? Has not the update do the install of the tf101 firmware?

the tf will install the firmware you just install "for real". its the best i can say, i cannot really explain why a real expert could. im just a guy who followed indications
but i know that te TF will detect the firmware you installed in recovery and re-install it for itself and this time it will completely re-stock and un-root your TF.
oh and about re-rooting, if you stocked the TF, you'll need to search the forums here as you'll need to apply the same rooting techniques for an unrooted TF. best way to find out if you don't know is to install rom manager from the market. it'll tell you right away if you are rooted or not.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

From stock you should be able to root with viperMOD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125

eniac0 said:
i can confirm that this is the proper procedure (because i did it just seconds ago literally)
1. download the firmware from Asus (http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+TF101&os=32)
2. extract the zip in the zip.
3. copy the resulting zip file (the zip in the zip) on the sdcard (or micro sd if you are using roach's 3.2.0.1 like i was)
4. reboot in recovery, that is, shut down, then pwr + vol down until there is a prompt, then vol. up.
5. select apply update from sdcard, select choose zip, navigate to where you placed the zip file on your card
6. Flash it. (and cross fingers, never hurts)
7. normally it will work, then reboot the tablet using the reboot system now function
8. Once its rebooted, it will apply updates to application and a "warning/exclamation" sign will prompt you to install the firmware you just downloaded. install it.
9. once that is done, you will have reverted to stock firmware. leaving your transformer to feel like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRd923m9go
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I tried this and now it won't boot ><

lokhor said:
I tried this and now it won't boot ><
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Vol down+ power button
Wait till you get options of wipe data or cold boot linux
Choose wipe data

baseballfanz said:
Vol down+ power button
Wait till you get options of wipe data or cold boot linux
Choose wipe data
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If I do Vol down + power button I get a screen with an Android lying on its side with an Exclamation mark!

lokhor said:
If I do Vol down + power button I get a screen with an Android lying on its side with an Exclamation mark!
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That's because you're also pushing Vol up which take you to the recovery, only Vol down and power, wait and you'll get the options

How to go back to stock?

What would be the best way to go back to complete stock (no root). Having some trouble updating to JB and just want to do it the old fashioned way.

SuperSwagSauce said:
What would be the best way to go back to complete stock (no root). Having some trouble updating to JB and just want to do it the old fashioned way.
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Are you unlocked? If so, try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
It says .26 but it should work for JB
Edit: if unlocked you need to flash the new JB compatible TWRP or CWM too!

paddycr said:
Are you unlocked? If so, try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
It says .26 but it should work for JB
Edit: if unlocked you need to flash the new JB compatible TWRP or CWM too!
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Holy christ.. so much work lol

SuperSwagSauce said:
Holy christ.. so much work lol
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What version you're running currently and are you locked or unlocked?

buhohitr said:
What version you're running currently and are you locked or unlocked?
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.26 unlocked
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch.

SuperSwagSauce said:
.26 unlocked
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch.
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I assumed that you either have twrp or cwm installed since you're unlocked. The below instruction is much better.
CREDIT to Pretoriano80:
========= Recover Factory Restore with custom recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * firmware)
2) Extract the download zip file somewere on your desktop. The file name should be EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
3) Copy EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip to the root of your MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use button combination to go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER together for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire
5) From the recovery menu press Install and select the "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip" file ...wait until the install process ends and then restart your device.

buhohitr said:
I assumed that you either have twrp or cwm installed since you're unlocked. The below instruction is much better.
CREDIT to Pretoriano80:
========= Recover Factory Restore with custom recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * firmware)
2) Extract the download zip file somewere on your desktop. The file name should be EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
3) Copy EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip to the root of your MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use button combination to go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER together for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire
5) From the recovery menu press Install and select the "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip" file ...wait until the install process ends and then restart your device.
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Will it work with internal memory too? I only have a full size sd that I use with my dock.

SuperSwagSauce said:
Will it work with internal memory too? I only have a full size sd that I use with my dock.
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You could try to boot to recovery mode and see!

buhohitr said:
I assumed that you either have twrp or cwm installed since you're unlocked. The below instruction is much better.
CREDIT to Pretoriano80:
========= Recover Factory Restore with custom recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * firmware)
2) Extract the download zip file somewere on your desktop. The file name should be EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
3) Copy EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip to the root of your MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use button combination to go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER together for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire
5) From the recovery menu press Install and select the "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip" file ...wait until the install process ends and then restart your device.
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Ok so this worked to bring me back to stock, but when I went to update it was still telling me "no update available". So I booted to recovery to make sure i didn't have twrp anymore and it went to stock recovery. Unfortunately the little android guy had a red "!" and it said it couldn't find "/sdcard" and that the update failed.
I just want jellybean :/

Borrow a microSD card from your phone temporarily if you need to.....
I have a very old 2 GB microSD that I keep lying around for situations like this....might not be a bad idea to pick one up at a local store.

johnlgalt said:
Borrow a microSD card from your phone temporarily if you need to.....
I have a very old 2 GB microSD that I keep lying around for situations like this....might not be a bad idea to pick one up at a local store.
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Will try this, thanks.

SuperSwagSauce said:
Will try this, thanks.
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Because you have unlocked bootloader, that's why you can't use OTA to update, you need re root and with twrp/cwm, you could install the OTA patch version of JB (incremental update). You could use the stock recovery to update to full version JB, but then you will lose root. If you don't know how I can provide some instructions for you.

buhohitr said:
Because you have unlocked bootloader, that's why you can't use OTA to update, you need re root and with twrp/cwm, you could install the OTA patch version of JB (incremental update). You could use the stock recovery to update to full version JB, but then you will lose root. If you don't know how I can provide some instructions for you.
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Got it to work the long way, lost root but that's no biggie to me. Thanks for all your help!

[Q] Jeally Bean

hi i just got my asus tf700t n it asked me to update software straight away but it was to 4.0.3 not the knew jelly bean.........why is this?
Also after I install like one application from the google play store the tablet just slows down when im scrolling along the home page?

asustf700t said:
hi i just got my asus tf700t n it asked me to update software straight away but it was to 4.0.3 not the knew jelly bean.........why is this?
Also after I install like one application from the google play store the tablet just slows down when im scrolling along the home page?
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What is your build number?

buhohitr said:
What is your build number?
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iml74.k.us_

buhohitr said:
What is your build number?
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Do factory reset 3 times, then do the upgrade, this will upgrade you from ICS to Jelly Bean (the latest Android O/S

buhohitr said:
Do factory reset 3 times, then do the upgrade, this will upgrade you from ICS to Jelly Bean (the latest Android O/S
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okay ive done it twice already since I got it but I willl do it 3 more times from now and see what happens, why does it need to be reset 3 times for my knowledge?

buhohitr said:
Do factory reset 3 times, then do the upgrade, this will upgrade you from ICS to Jelly Bean (the latest Android O/S
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hi i just tried it and nothing happens their is no update currently available it says

asustf700t said:
hi i just tried it and nothing happens their is no update currently available it says
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Did you edit your build number post?? build number should be something like 9.4.5.30_20120907

buhohitr said:
Did you edit your build number post?? build number should be something like 9.4.5.30_20120907
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Yes i didn't think the whole number was a requirement for everyone to see after I sent it to you, do you have any other suggestions? apprentley I can do it manually using these instructions:
Check your device’s SKU through the following procedure.
On the tablet, go into Settings » About tablet. Then, check the Build number.
If the build number starts with “TW”, your SKU is TW. Similarly, if your build number starts with “US”, you must download the firmware for the US SKU. Similarly for WW, you need to download the WW firmware.
Download the update for your SKU from the official ASUS website. Select Android from the drop-down box, click on Firmware, then download the latest update’s file.
Extract the downloaded zip file once to obtain another zip file.
Now, we need to copy the obtained zip file to the tablet.
If you have a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP installed on the tablet, copy the zip file obtained in step 3 to the internal SD card.
If you are on stock recovery on the tablet, rename the file to ”EP201_768_SDUPDATE”, then copy it to the external SD card.
[Important] Now, further steps depend on whether you have stock recovery on the tablet or are using a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP recovery. Follow step 6 if you have stock recovery on the tablet, or step 7 if on a custom recovery.
For stock recovery
Shut down the tablet. Hold Power + Vol Down buttons until a message appears saying “Press Vol. Up to enter RCK (5s)”. Here, press the Volume Up key within 5 seconds to enter recovery.
The update will automatically start installing, then the tablet will reboot after the update is finished.
You can now stop following the guide as your tablet has now been updated.
For custom recovery
Shut down the tablet. Hold Power + Vol Down buttons until a message appears saying “Press Vol. Up to enter RCK (5s)”. Here, press the Volume Up key within 5 seconds to enter recovery.
Select wipe cache, then select Yes to confirm cache wipe (if using TWRP recovery, select Wipe, then select Cache/dalvik cache).
Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to and select the update file that you copied to the tablet in step 4. Confirm installation by selecting Yes on the next screen. (if using TWRP recovery, select Install, then select the update file)
After the update is installed, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the tablet (if using TWRP recovery, select the Reboot system button to reboot the tablet).
After the tablet reboots, it will be running the latest firmware.
Your ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T is now running on the latest official update. Do let us know how it works!
and using the offical asus website's software - http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download

asustf700t said:
okay ive done it twice already since I got it but I willl do it 3 more times from now and see what happens, why does it need to be reset 3 times for my knowledge?
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People reported that one factory reset did not do the wipe completely, 2 should be enough, but I like to play on the "super clean wipe", I do it 3 times right before you upgrade. Not going to hurt, why not?

buhohitr said:
People reported that one factory reset did not do the wipe completely, 2 should be enough, but I like to play on the "super clean wipe", I do it 3 times right before you upgrade. Not going to hurt, why not?
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did it, still didn't get the update, n it even said no update available

asustf700t said:
did it, still didn't get the update, n it even said no update available
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Don't worry about the OTA, this is the incremental update, you want the full version update anyway. Just follow the direction that you posted above. Do you want to root your device? if you do, you need to do it now before upgrade to Jelly Bean. Once you're on Jellybean, you can't root anymore.

buhohitr said:
Don't worry about the OTA, this is the incremental update, you want the full version update anyway. Just follow the direction that you posted above. Do you want to root your device? if you do, you need to do it now before upgrade to Jelly Bean. Once you're on Jellybean, you can't root anymore.
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DAMN IT! didn't see the conversation went onto a second page so I went ahead and updated it! I bet ive missed out on not rooting it now haven't I?

asustf700t said:
DAMN IT! didn't see the conversation went onto a second page so I went ahead and updated it! I bet ive missed out on not rooting it now haven't I?
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Not a problem, just downgrade back to .30, then do root. Just make sure you do reset in between before downgrade or upgrade. After downgrade back to .30, please let me know if you have OTA back for JB upgrade.

buhohitr said:
Not a problem, just downgrade back to .30, then do root. Just make sure you do reset in between before downgrade or upgrade. After downgrade back to .30, please let me know if you have OTA back for JB upgrade.
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thank you mate, please check your inbox

I got my tf700 on Tuesday and had to wait until last night (Thursday) before the JB OTA upgrade came through. Like you, I got an immediate update that wasn't JB. Suggest you wait a while.....
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I was able to get to Jellybean per the below method with my stock Infinity. The issue is that OTA Root Keeper doesn't seem to keep root with installing from/with a EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip.
I would like to avoid using the unlocker because I just want to be rooted not really fool around with any rom's at this time.
Anyone got suggestions?
Mine came as a stock V9.4.5.26 US SKU. That is what I updated to Jelly Been from with V10.4.4.16 US SKU zip.
asustf700t said:
Yes i didn't think the whole number was a requirement for everyone to see after I sent it to you, do you have any other suggestions? apprentley I can do it manually using these instructions:
Check your device’s SKU through the following procedure.
On the tablet, go into Settings » About tablet. Then, check the Build number.
If the build number starts with “TW”, your SKU is TW. Similarly, if your build number starts with “US”, you must download the firmware for the US SKU. Similarly for WW, you need to download the WW firmware.
Download the update for your SKU from the official ASUS website. Select Android from the drop-down box, click on Firmware, then download the latest update’s file.
Extract the downloaded zip file once to obtain another zip file.
Now, we need to copy the obtained zip file to the tablet.
If you have a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP installed on the tablet, copy the zip file obtained in step 3 to the internal SD card.
If you are on stock recovery on the tablet, rename the file to ”EP201_768_SDUPDATE”, then copy it to the external SD card.
[Important] Now, further steps depend on whether you have stock recovery on the tablet or are using a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP recovery. Follow step 6 if you have stock recovery on the tablet, or step 7 if on a custom recovery.
For stock recovery
Shut down the tablet. Hold Power + Vol Down buttons until a message appears saying “Press Vol. Up to enter RCK (5s)”. Here, press the Volume Up key within 5 seconds to enter recovery.
The update will automatically start installing, then the tablet will reboot after the update is finished.
You can now stop following the guide as your tablet has now been updated.
For custom recovery
Shut down the tablet. Hold Power + Vol Down buttons until a message appears saying “Press Vol. Up to enter RCK (5s)”. Here, press the Volume Up key within 5 seconds to enter recovery.
Select wipe cache, then select Yes to confirm cache wipe (if using TWRP recovery, select Wipe, then select Cache/dalvik cache).
Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to and select the update file that you copied to the tablet in step 4. Confirm installation by selecting Yes on the next screen. (if using TWRP recovery, select Install, then select the update file)
After the update is installed, select go back then select reboot system now to reboot the tablet (if using TWRP recovery, select the Reboot system button to reboot the tablet).
After the tablet reboots, it will be running the latest firmware.
Your ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T is now running on the latest official update. Do let us know how it works!
and using the offical asus website's software - http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
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Dumaru said:
I was able to get to Jellybean per the below method with my stock Infinity. The issue is that OTA Root Keeper doesn't seem to keep root with installing from/with a EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip.
I would like to avoid using the unlocker because I just want to be rooted not really fool around with any rom's at this time.
Anyone got suggestions?
Mine came as a stock V9.4.5.26 US SKU. That is what I updated to Jelly Been from with V10.4.4.16 US SKU zip.
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If you don't want to unlock, the only way is you have to downgrade back to .30, root, install OTA rootkeeper and make a root backup, then do the OTA upgrade to JB, then restore root with OTA rootkeeper.

[Q] Noob in custom Roms..HELP

Finally decided to put custom roms to the test, especially the Cleanrom...
can anyone point me in the right direction on how to install a custom rom..
a step by step procedure would be helpful..
im on the latest jellybean update for the infinity and rooted... downloaded the rom, the asus unlock tool and CWM..but have no idea what exactly to do with all the stuffs...
i hope u could help me guys.. thank you..

shadow071506 said:
Finally decided to put custom roms to the test, especially the Cleanrom...
can anyone point me in the right direction on how to install a custom rom..
a step by step procedure would be helpful..
im on the latest jellybean update for the infinity and rooted... downloaded the rom, the asus unlock tool and CWM..but have no idea what exactly to do with all the stuffs...
i hope u could help me guys.. thank you..
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The process in summary:
1. Use asus unlock tool to unlock - just run the tool and follow the on screen direction, very simple.
2. Since you are rooted, download and install "goomanager" from the market to install custom recover TWRP-again open the app, tab on the 3boxex upper right hand corner and choose "Install OpenReoveryScript"- it will install TWRP automaticaly.
3. Boot into TWrP (hold down volume down and power button until see white text on the screen, let go both buttons, now hit the volume button twice to access recovery mode, choose 'install', browse to Cleanrom zip file then flash it.
That's it.

buhohitr said:
The process in summary:
1. Use asus unlock tool to unlock - just run the tool and follow the on screen direction, very simple.
2. Since you are rooted, download and install "goomanager" from the market to install custom recover TWRP-again open the app, tab on the 3boxex upper right hand corner and choose "Install OpenReoveryScript"- it will install TWRP automaticaly.
3. Boot into TWrP (hold down volume down and power button until see white text on the screen, let go both buttons, now hit the volume button twice to access recovery mode, choose 'install', browse to Cleanrom zip file then flash it.
That's it.
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CWM is just as good of use for installing cleanrom

Twrp is much easier to install
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thank you all for the very quick response...will try by tomorrow... have to back up all apps and data first before i factory reset everything... btw, will flashing and factory resetting delete my root (or vodoo rootkeeper backup)?

shadow071506 said:
thank you all for the very quick response...will try by tomorrow... have to back up all apps and data first before i factory reset everything... btw, will flashing and factory resetting delete my root (or vodoo rootkeeper backup)?
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While you have root, do a full backup, once you flashed cleanrom, you have root back (cleanrom is prerooted), so you don't have to worry about keeping root.

Factory Update

I am trying to update my Tf700 to the latest factory update, my tablet is factory(NO ROOT) when i do the volume control buttons and try to choose RCK to get into recovery i get a android guy with a RED ! in his tummy what ma i doing wrong, how can i flash the new update

mikehe said:
I am trying to update my Tf700 to the latest factory update, my tablet is factory(NO ROOT) when i do the volume control buttons and try to choose RCK to get into recovery i get a android guy with a RED ! in his tummy what ma i doing wrong, how can i flash the new update
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Download the latest version from Asus site.
Unzip the download file and you see another zipfile named US_epad-user-10.4.4.20.zip, copy this file to the root of your sd card (don't put it in any folder). Reboot your device, once device boot up, open up the notification and you should see the update, tab on this and it will update.

does not give me the option to install the 4.20.zip something still must be wrong

I encountered this error once. I was able to troubleshoot it, but I cannot remember very clearly what I did. It's probably because either 1) you have not unzipped the file (you need the zip file that's in the zip file you downloaded), 2) because there should be no spaces in the file name (and yet some have reported success when they renamed the file to contain a space where normally the underscore would be located; and 3) it should be located on the root of the microSD card-- no other location seems to work dependably.
If all three are OK, get back in here and well take the matter from there.

mikehe said:
I am trying to update my Tf700 to the latest factory update, my tablet is factory(NO ROOT) when i do the volume control buttons and try to choose RCK to get into recovery i get a android guy with a RED ! in his tummy what ma i doing wrong, how can i flash the new update
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I had the same problem. here is how i solved it:
1- root you device
2- install Goomanager from the market and from the menu install open recovery script
3- power off and then boot to recovery (power + volume down)
4- once in in the recovery flash the update
good luck i hope that helps
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still no go just wont kick in to load the new 4.20.zip

did you download the official update from asus?
did you follow the instruction?
are you able to boot to TWRP recovery?
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mikehe said:
still no go just wont kick in to load the new 4.20.zip
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Reformat your sdcard with fat32 and try again.

tupo05 said:
did you download the official update from asus?
did you follow the instruction?
are you able to boot to TWRP recovery?
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1. yes downloaded fro ASUS
2. As far as I know
3. What is TWRP Recovery

mikehe said:
1. yes downloaded fro ASUS
2. As far as I know
3. What is TWRP Recovery
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TWRP is custom recovery instead of stock default recovery come with your tf700. It uses to flash rom/kernel etc.. You need to unlock your device to use twrp. You are no where near this step yet. Do you plan to unlock your device?

OK i got it without having to root it or anything have to re name the file to a certain name... but what asus has posted on there site with an 11-7 date is actually from October 26 ......WTF Asus

mikehe said:
but what asus has posted on there site with an 11-7 date is actually from October 26 ......WTF Asus
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Do you think that 2 weeks for QA testing of a new ROM release are too long or too short?