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CleanROM 2.5 to 5.5.1

I am currently running CleanROM 2.5 w/ CleanKernel running TWRP. What is the best method to make the transition to CleanROM 5.5.1. Also what kernel does everyone run. What launcher do people like best?

Gunnett said:
I am currently running CleanROM 2.5 w/ CleanKernel running TWRP. What is the best method to make the transition to CleanROM 5.5.1. Also what kernel does everyone run. What launcher do people like best?
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I used latest TWRP, Data Wipe/Cache Wipe/Dalvik Cache Wipe.
Flash CleanRom 5.5.1
Reboot!
There is no CleanKernel for the latest CleanRom's, but LeanKernel 1.1 Should work fine. Don't forget to make backup first.
I haven't seen any advantage in OCing or leankernel over the stock kernel in Cleanrom for day to day stuff, but YMMV.
Good Luck!

dark_system said:
I used latest TWRP, Data Wipe/Cache Wipe/Dalvik Cache Wipe.
Flash CleanRom 5.5.1
Reboot!
There is no CleanKernel for the latest CleanRom's, but LeanKernel 1.1 Should work fine. Don't forget to make backup first.
I haven't seen any advantage in OCing or leankernel over the stock kernel in Cleanrom for day to day stuff, but YMMV.
Good Luck!
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Will it automatically flash the stock kernel over the old CleanKernel?

Backup your apps with titanium backup. I also flashed the new RPM and modem. I realize these are debatable but it does seem to have improved my battery life. YMMV.

Gunnett said:
It will automatically flash the stock kernel over the old CleanKernel.
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Yes. The kernel is included in the rom.

[Q] Cleanrom Upgrade Sequence

I have read through every page of the Cleanrom thread and I think I have the right sequence of steps to flash my TF700 (just got it - I am impressed!!)
Current state/what I have done so far:
Flashed ASUS 10.4.4.20 US
Flashed TWRP 2.3.3.0
Flashed Supersu - v0.99
Flashed Cleanrom 2.7 ODEX
Flashed CROMI 2.7.2 patch
The tablet is working great and getting 5145 quadrant score. No problems experienced.:victory:
Objective: Get tablet to CROMI 3.0.4
Based on what I have read in the thread are these the correct next steps???:
1. Do a backup of the ROM in TWRP
2. Flash Cleanrom 3.0.3 (wipe Dalvik and cache before and after)
3. Flash CROMI 3.0.4 (wipe Dalvik and cache before and after)
4. Enjoy!
Just want to make sure I have the sequence right.
The biggest question I have is "Do I have to upgrade to the US 10.4.4.23 firmware before flashing the 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 Cleanrom???"
TIA to all

toolmanz said:
I have read through every page of the Cleanrom thread and I think I have the right sequence of steps to flash my TF700 (just got it - I am impressed!!)
Current state/what I have done so far:
Flashed ASUS 10.4.4.20 US
Flashed TWRP 2.3.3.0
Flashed Supersu - v0.99
Flashed Cleanrom 2.7 ODEX
Flashed CROMI 2.7.2 patch
The tablet is working great and getting 5145 quadrant score. No problems experienced.:victory:
Objective: Get tablet to CROMI 3.0.4
Based on what I have read in the thread are these the correct next steps???:
1. Do a backup of the ROM in TWRP
2. Flash Cleanrom 3.0.3 (wipe Dalvik and cache before and after)
3. Flash CROMI 3.0.4 (wipe Dalvik and cache before and after)
4. Enjoy!
Just want to make sure I have the sequence right.
The biggest question I have is "Do I have to upgrade to the US 10.4.4.23 firmware before flashing the 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 Cleanrom???"
TIA to all
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No you don't need to upgrade first you have it perfect. Almost.
You can flash 3.0.3 and then 3.0.4 without any wipes but do dalvik and regular cache after. Doing before and after makes no difference. :good:

Switching from CM10.1 to Cromi-X, help me please :D

Hi guys, I have rooted and unlocked my TF700 few days ago. Currently with CWM recovery and CM10.1. I would like to change to Cromi-X for its faster performance. I am pretty new to this kind of stuff. From the Cromi-x TF700 developer page, it says TF700 user should be on stock 4.2.1. before flashing this ROM. Is there other way of doing it? What are the instructions to do so? Factory reset using custom recovery? install TWRP and bootloader? Step-by-Step instructions would be the best! Thank you so much! Would really appreciate it.:laugh::laugh:
FIY: I was on stock 4.2.1 before flashing CM10.1.

LexGoh said:
Hi guys, I have rooted and unlocked my TF700 few days ago. Currently with CWM recovery and CM10.1. I would like to change to Cromi-X for its faster performance. I am pretty new to this kind of stuff. From the Cromi-x TF700 developer page, it says TF700 user should be on stock 4.2.1. before flashing this ROM. Is there other way of doing it? What are the instructions to do so? Factory reset using custom recovery? install TWRP and bootloader? Step-by-Step instructions would be the best! Thank you so much! Would really appreciate it.:laugh::laugh:
FIY: I was on stock 4.2.1 before flashing CM10.1.
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This post has all the information and instructions that you need and all the Cromi X downloads... Good luck and have fun..
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492

Thanks a lot for your swift reply LetMeKnow! Yea that was the forum I was talking about. Just that I am not quite sure about few things in the OP.
From the OP:
"STEP 2 TF700 ONLY – I have a custom recovery installed but not the latest bootloader
If you are currently unlocked and on a JB 4.1.1/10.4.4.25 based custom rom like CleanROM Inheritance 3.x and have a custom recovery installed:
I recommend you install the appropriate Bootloader Recovery package below as the safest route to upgrade to CROMi-X. This can be flashed from any custom recovery "
1) I am on 4.2.1, can I still proceed with the same method?
2) So I am supposed to flash TWRP and bootloader using the CWM recovery that I already have? Or should I use the fastboot command method? Just to make sure as I don't wanna brick my tablet.
Appreciate your help! :good::good::good:

LexGoh said:
Thanks a lot for your swift reply LetMeKnow! Yea that was the forum I was talking about. Just that I am not quite sure about few things in the OP.
From the OP:
"STEP 2 TF700 ONLY – I have a custom recovery installed but not the latest bootloader
If you are currently unlocked and on a JB 4.1.1/10.4.4.25 based custom rom like CleanROM Inheritance 3.x and have a custom recovery installed:
I recommend you install the appropriate Bootloader Recovery package below as the safest route to upgrade to CROMi-X. This can be flashed from any custom recovery "
1) I am on 4.2.1, can I still proceed with the same method?
2) So I am supposed to flash TWRP and bootloader using the CWM recovery that I already have? Or should I use the fastboot command method? Just to make sure as I don't wanna brick my tablet.
Appreciate your help! :good::good::good:
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I would love to help you further but I never use CWM. Therefore, it would be safe if someone has a better knowledge to help you out. _that, Sbdags, and others will have a good answer for you. They are very active in helping others users like you and me..

You can flash latest Cromix on top of CM10.1 even if you are using CWM (btw using CWM for CM roms is not mandatory,TWRP will work fine too).
I do recommend a clean install ( factory restore before flashing Cromi) but you could also try a "dirty" flash ( so your apps are not wiped) first and see if all works fine.
On a side note you should also try the CM10.2 experimental build,it's working nice here .

peace estreew
Pretoriano80 said:
You can flash latest Cromix on top of CM10.1 even if you are using CWM (btw using CWM for CM roms is not mandatory,TWRP will work fine too).
I do recommend a clean install ( factory restore before flashing Cromi) but you could also try a "dirty" flash ( so your apps are not wiped) first and see if all works fine.
On a side note you should also try the CM10.2 experimental build,it's working nice here .
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Thank you so much Pretoriano! Would carefully proceed to flash it tonight, hopefully nothing will go wrong. In your opinion, do you think Cromi-X has better performance(in terms of speed and smoothness) over CM? Because I still find lags and what not in CM10.1.

LexGoh said:
Thank you so much Pretoriano! Would carefully proceed to flash it tonight, hopefully nothing will go wrong. In your opinion, do you think Cromi-X has better performance(in terms of speed and smoothness) over CM? Because I still find lags and what not in CM10.1.
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Not using Cromi-X so i can't tell but you should try different roms yourself, trust me on that.But don't expect miracles from any rom,this device it is what it is.sometimes works nice then at some point starts to lag,self-reboot and act like crap.Latest CM10.2 looks good so far but the best way to prove it is to install all your usual apps and use it for some time,then decide if it's a keeper.
As for Cromi-X or other roms,i don't know if Journaling is disabled by default,but if it is keep in mind that is just a workaroud which trade stability for performance.
Personally i've build a custom rom for myself based on Asus firmware,removed some bloatware,patched to have the advanced power menu,used some init.d scripts wich you can find here on XDA and honestly performs just fine,no dangerous tweaks applied or task manager.

LexGoh said:
Thank you so much Pretoriano! Would carefully proceed to flash it tonight, hopefully nothing will go wrong. In your opinion, do you think Cromi-X has better performance(in terms of speed and smoothness) over CM? Because I still find lags and what not in CM10.1.
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You definitely should switch to TWRP recovery. It's working fine with both CM and stock based roms like CROMi-X, whereas there have been issues if you use CWM with stock based roms.
You do have to do a clean install if you go from CM to CROMi-X.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

berndblb said:
You definitely should switch to TWRP recovery. It's working fine with both CM and stock based roms like CROMi-X, whereas there have been issues if you use CWM with stock based roms.
You do have to do a clean install if you go from CM to CROMi-X.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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Appreciate your help berndblb! By the way do I have to do clean install using "backup&reset" or wipe/factory reset using custom recovery?

LexGoh said:
Appreciate your help berndblb! By the way do I have to do clean install using "backup&reset" or wipe/factory reset using custom recovery?
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You always should do a nandroid backup of your old setup/rom before you flash anything new.
In TWRP 'Factory Reset' is the default selection under the 'Wipe' menu. It will wipe your /data partition except for your /data/media/ folder where your personal stuff lives.
Naturally, you should have a backup of all your stuff anyway!
Data nor backed up is data not yet lost
Edit: To literally answer your question: A clean install is wiping data and system partitions as well as cache and Dalvik. If you flash CROMi-X (and I believe that's true for most custom roms), the system partition will get formatted before the new rom installation as part of the installation process. Wiping Cache and Dalvik is the default when installing CROMi-X, so you don't need to do that either. Just factory reset before flashing and you'll be good.
If you want to go squeaky clean, you would do a format data in TWRP (under the Wipe > Advanced menu). But that will erase your entire data partition, so you definitely have to have everything you care about backed up.
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berndblb said:
You always should do a nandroid backup of your old setup/rom before you flash anything new.
In TWRP 'Factory Reset' is the default selection under the 'Wipe' menu. It will wipe your /data partition except for your /data/media/ folder where your personal stuff lives.
Naturally, you should have a backup of all your stuff anyway!
Data nor backed up is data not yet lost
Edit: To literally answer your question: A clean install is wiping data and system partitions as well as cache and Dalvik. If you flash CROMi-X (and I believe that's true for most custom roms), the system partition will get formatted before the new rom installation as part of the installation process. Wiping Cache and Dalvik is the default when installing CROMi-X, so you don't need to do that either. Just factory reset before flashing and you'll be good.
If you want to go squeaky clean, you would do a format data in TWRP (under the Wipe > Advanced menu). But that will erase your entire data partition, so you definitely have to have everything you care about backed up.
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That's a very clear explanation from you!:good::good: Certainly helps me a lot. One last question berndblb, can I flash TWRP over my current CWM directly(worry that it will cause or brick or whatsoever) before doing a factory reset? Or it is advisable to do a factory reset using CWM only then I flash the TWRP? Sorry if my question sounds dumb, because I am really new to all these stuff.

LexGoh said:
That's a very clear explanation from you!:good::good: Certainly helps me a lot. One last question berndblb, can I flash TWRP over my current CWM directly(worry that it will cause or brick or whatsoever) before doing a factory reset? Or it is advisable to do a factory reset using CWM only then I flash the TWRP? Sorry if my question sounds dumb, because I am really new to all these stuff.
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Your first step should be to replace the CWM recovery. A factory reset only affects your data partition - no need to do that in CWM.
The main thing is that you have at all times a compatible bootloader/recovery combination. If you have the 10.6.1.14.4 or 10.6.1.14.8 bootloader, you can download GooManager, tap the 3 dots in the upper right corner and select "Install Open Recovery Script". It will install the latest TWRP version 2.6 over CWM. I am not sure if your CM version is compatible with TWRP 2.6 - so better check on that.
But once you have TWRP installed, you can proceed as described earlier.
Your questions are absolutely fine. Read everything you can find 5 times, ask 3 times, flash once - if and when you're sure! :Good:
One more thing: If you decide you do a factory reset or format data in TWRP, make sure you have the rom you want to flash (and I highly recommend CROMi-X 4.7) on your external microSD - it's safer that way. You may have to navigate to your microSD in TWRP under the 'Install' menu. By default TWRP shows your internal SD. Just tap that field and navigate to your external, select the CROMi-X zip and flash it.
The microSD has to be FAT32. It you never changed the factory format, you're good.
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You can flash twrp on top of cwm no probs. I do it all the time. CROMi-X does work fine on cwm 6.0.3.0+
You will 100% need to wipe data (factory wipe good enough) before flashing CROMi-X. Good luck.

LexGoh said:
That's a very clear explanation from you!:good::good: Certainly helps me a lot. One last question berndblb, can I flash TWRP over my current CWM directly(worry that it will cause or brick or whatsoever) before doing a factory reset? Or it is advisable to do a factory reset using CWM only then I flash the TWRP? Sorry if my question sounds dumb, because I am really new to all these stuff.
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You are a lucky person. All the people are trying to help you out are all experts around here. You will be safe if you are following their advices. You will be happy with Cromi X. Cromi X is running very smooth IMO... :good:

LetMeKnow said:
You are a lucky person. All the people are trying to help you out are all experts around here. You will be safe if you are following their advices. You will be happy with Cromi X. Cromi X is running very smooth IMO... :good:
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You make me blush...
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berndblb said:
Your first step should be to replace the CWM recovery. A factory reset only affects your data partition - no need to do that in CWM.
The main thing is that you have at all times a compatible bootloader/recovery combination. If you have the 10.6.1.14.4 or 10.6.1.14.8 bootloader, you can download GooManager, tap the 3 dots in the upper right corner and select "Install Open Recovery Script". It will install the latest TWRP version 2.6 over CWM. I am not sure if your CM version is compatible with TWRP 2.6 - so better check on that.
But once you have TWRP installed, you can proceed as described earlier.
Your questions are absolutely fine. Read everything you can find 5 times, ask 3 times, flash once - if and when you're sure! :Good:
One more thing: If you decide you do a factory reset or format data in TWRP, make sure you have the rom you want to flash (and I highly recommend CROMi-X 4.7) on your external microSD - it's safer that way. You may have to navigate to your microSD in TWRP under the 'Install' menu. By default TWRP shows your internal SD. Just tap that field and navigate to your external, select the CROMi-X zip and flash it.
The microSD has to be FAT32. It you never changed the factory format, you're good.
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sbdags said:
You can flash twrp on top of cwm no probs. I do it all the time. CROMi-X does work fine on cwm 6.0.3.0+
You will 100% need to wipe data (factory wipe good enough) before flashing CROMi-X. Good luck.
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Thanks to all experts that help me a lot!!!:good::good::good: Really really appreciate it! :laugh::laugh:

[Q] How to downgrade

Hey guys,
I want to downgrade from a 4.3 kernel and Rom to 4.2. How do i achieve this without bricking my phone.

ArtyJay said:
Hey guys,
I want to downgrade from a 4.3 kernel and Rom to 4.2. How do i achieve this without bricking my phone.
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The usual way, you do all necesarry whipes, and then you install the rom you want. But: no dirty flashesas 4.2 and 4.3have eome architectural diferences (whipe sostem, whipe cache and dalvik, in mounts and storage format both sistem and SD card - better if you back up your photos, music and all media to pc as this deletes everithing you have on in), then connect your phone to PC/Laptop via USB and copy the files of the rom you want, the G-apps and/or kernel

dark'em said:
The usual way, you do all necesarry whipes, and then you install the rom you want. But: no dirty flashesas 4.2 and 4.3have eome architectural diferences (whipe sostem, whipe cache and dalvik, in mounts and storage format both sistem and SD card - better if you back up your photos, music and all media to pc as this deletes everithing you have on in), then connect your phone to PC/Laptop via USB and copy the files of the rom you want, the G-apps and/or kernel
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wipe all and factory reset !

leap_ahead said:
wipe all and factory reset !
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Yup' you're right!

dark'em said:
Yup' you're right!
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Do I change the 4.3 kernel or ROM first to 4.2?

ArtyJay said:
Do I change the 4.3 kernel or ROM first to 4.2?
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Always after full whipe and factory reset you:
1. Flash the desired rom (it has a kernel of it's own
2. Flash Gapps (they have to be Gapps for your specific rom android version)
3. Flash a custom kernel you like (if you will skip step 3 the rom will still boot up case it comes with it's own kernel, but if you downgrade it's good to flash one case the rom one is mostlikely outdated; and remember that the kernel you flash has to have suport for he android version you flash)
My advice to you if you downgrade is not to go back further than ICS case newer apps will probably have compatibility issues with really old outdated system versions

dark'em said:
Yup' you're right!
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dark'em said:
Always after full whipe and factory reset you:
1. Flash the desired rom (it has a kernel of it's own
2. Flash Gapps (they have to be Gapps for your specific rom android version)
3. Flash a custom kernel you like (if you will skip step 3 the rom will still boot up case it comes with it's own kernel, but if you downgrade it's good to flash one case the rom one is mostlikely outdated; and remember that the kernel you flash has to have suport for he android version you flash)
My advice to you if you downgrade is not to go back further than ICS case newer apps will probably have compatibility issues with really old outdated system versions
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Thanks a lot! one last question what 4.2 Kernel would you recommend with CyanogenMod 10.1.2

ArtyJay said:
Thanks a lot! one last question what 4.2 Kernel would you recommend with CyanogenMod 10.1.2
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Marmite 8.7 CM

[Q] Random reboots/Bootloop - Logs attached

Hey everybody.
EDIT: Thanks to berndblb and all the others who replied, it works again like a charm.
I just got my Asus Transformer back from RMA because it wouldn't latch with the dock anymore.
Now I'm getting random reboots when the tablet boots up. Sometimes it makes it to the lockscreen, but in this case it freezes immediately.
I now tried reinstalling CM 10.0 and 10.1.2 after wipping all the data from the Tablet.
I then tried installing the cleanrom with the data2sdcard fix, but I have now the same problem as before.
Additional Infos:
Recovery: TWRP 2.5.0.0
Rom at the moment: CleanROM Inheritance 3.4.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049274
Data2SD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962507
Bootloader: 10.4.4.25-20131228
If you have any questions or need more logfiles don't hesitate to ask. Somehow I can't get logcat to work before it shutdowns, so I can only provide log which are stored on the filesystem. (I can access the shell within the recovery and push and pull files).
Thanks in advance for your help and for your time in which you read this text.

Maybe an old bootloader? Check the version displayed in the bootloader menu.

I've got the 10.4.4.25-20131228 Version, which is recommended to install CleanROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049274

Nahakiole said:
I now tried reinstalling CM 10.0 and 10.1.2 after wipping all the data from the Tablet.
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Nahakiole said:
I've got the 10.4.4.25-20131228 Version, which is recommended to install CleanROM.
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Try installing the bootloader recommended for the ROM you are trying to install.

Nahakiole said:
I then tried installing the cleanrom with the data2sdcard fix, but I have now the same problem as before.
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Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. At the moment I am trying to install cleanrom, because I thought the problem was with cm.
But now as I do have the exact same problem with cleanrom as with cm I think it isn't the rom.

Nahakiole said:
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. At the moment I am trying to install cleanrom, because I thought the problem was with cm.
But now as I do have the exact same problem with cleanrom as with cm I think it isn't the rom.
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You can try to remove the External SD card and reboot without it. Please report back so we all know what is happening, thanks..

Nahakiole said:
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. At the moment I am trying to install cleanrom, because I thought the problem was with cm.
But now as I do have the exact same problem with cleanrom as with cm I think it isn't the rom.
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"Wiping all your data" means exactly what? Have you done a factory reset in TWRP? If yes, try formating your data partition.
Plus, you are trying to install an outdated rom that is no longer supported.
sbdags has moved on to CROMi-X, the JB 4.2.1 based rom for this tablet. Look for the thread in the development section.
Flash the bootloader/TWRP package from the first post, boot back into your old rom.
Then do a factory reset in TWRP which will wipe your data partition and flash the latest CROMi-X rom.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4

berndblb said:
"Wiping all your data" means exactly what? Have you done a factory reset in TWRP? If yes, try formating your data partition.
Plus, you are trying to install an outdated rom that is no longer supported.
sbdags has moved on to CROMi-X, the JB 4.2.1 based rom for this tablet. Look for the thread in the development section.
Flash the bootloader/TWRP package from the first post, boot back into your old rom.
Then do a factory reset in TWRP which will wipe your data partition and flash the latest CROMi-X rom.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
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I'll try that. I wasn't sure if the newer Version supported the Data2SD Mod so I tried installing the older Version.
But I see now that it's supported.
@LetMeKnow
As I'm using the Data2SD Mod, I get the error message "Encryption unsuccessful".
Which means it's really installed on the SD-Card.
I also am able to start it up to the setup process, but before I can finish the setup, the tablet randomly reboots.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962507