Hi, I have a TF700 which I have unlocked using Asus Unlock tool and have installed TWRP 2.4.4.0 on it.
In TWRP I did a factory reset and I can push files to it with adb push under TWRP.
My question is that what steps I need to do to install a custom rom, and then Ubuntu 12.10.
The part what I don't understand is the firmwares. I was on 4.2.1 but I don't know which firmware. How can I check which firmware I was on, and which is good or bad for my roms? I've seen there is a new update from a few days ago, I don't know if I was on it or not.
Is there a way to check the firmware from adb? Does it matter which firmware I am on? Is there an IRC channel for the TF700?
zsero said:
Hi, I have a TF700 which I have unlocked using Asus Unlock tool and have installed TWRP 2.4.4.0 on it.
In TWRP I did a factory reset and I can push files to it with adb push under TWRP.
My question is that what steps I need to do to install a custom rom, and then Ubuntu 12.10.
The part what I don't understand is the firmwares. I was on 4.2.1 but I don't know which firmware. How can I check which firmware I was on, and which is good or bad for my roms? I've seen there is a new update from a few days ago, I don't know if I was on it or not.
Is there a way to check the firmware from adb? Does it matter which firmware I am on? Is there an IRC channel for the TF700?
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AFAIK there is no Ubuntu port yet that is known to work with the 4.2 kernel.
The only 4.2.1 firmware released so far for the TF700 is 10.6.1.14.4. You can find that number in Settings -> About Tablet. With adb, you can pull /system/build.prop and read it.
I'm confused about it. Is it that because of the OTA 4.2 update I cannot install any 4.1 ROM now?
And for the Ubuntu image, do I need an Android ROM as well?
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So I would currently like to upgrade my tablet to the Official JB bootloader. I am rooted, and unlocked running Hiemanshu's 9/25 build. I've noticed that many of the custom ROM's I'd like to try list the Official JB Bootloader as a requirement. I have followed the nvFlash tutorial, and now currently have the AndroidRoot 9.4.5.30 Bootloader installed.
So to sum it up:
Unlocked + Rooted
I'm running Hiemanshu's 9/25 CM10 Build
I have performed nvFlash and am currently on AndroidRoot 9.4.5.30 Bootloader
My recovery is TWRP 2.2.2.3
Could anybody provide me with some instruction on where/how to find the Official JB Bootloader, and how to properly install it on my tablet? Thanks for any help!
If you want just the bootloader it is posted in the twrp thread.
Otherwise go to asus.com and download the latest rom.
lafester said:
If you want just the bootloader it is posted in the twrp thread.
Otherwise go to asus.com and download the latest rom.
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Done! I was actually on the IRC channel the other day and Dees_Troy himself posted that same link for me. I didn't know it was flashable! I was using fastboot commands to try and flash it but it wasn't working, looks like that was a good thing!
Hi, there are several mentions of this subject, but none of them really addresses the issue in detail. My A510 is rooted with stock ROM. I installed Thor's recovery image. After a while I found out that there are no real custom ROMs for this tablet out there, only experimental. Now until this happens I would like to get at least the OTA firmware updates and eventually Jelly Bean as soon as it comes out from Acer.
So if I got this all right, my situation is:
1. I can't get OTA if my bootloader is unlocked
2. I can't just re-lock the bootloader via adb
3. I did install the stock recovery, but I am somehow still unlocked
4. When I try to lock/unlock the device, as soon as I push any of the Vol buttons, it says timeout
Any idea what I do wrong here?
Thanks a million for any advice!
JC
Acer Iconia A510
Android 4.0.3
Kernel 2.6.39.4+
Image version: Acer_AV041_A510_RV28RC02_WW_GEN1
Now that the CM10.1 nightlies have been released for my TF300T, I want to update (I've been running CM10, and just now have gotten around to trying to update to 10.1), but according to this thread I need to have my bootloader updated to JB (10.4+). I tried using CM's auto-update but it didn't work and sent me into a bootloop and I had to reboot into recovery and flash my previous ROM again. I take this to mean that I have the incorrect bootloader, so:
How do I check what version my bootloader is?
How can I update my bootloader to the proper version?
I've read that flashing firmware from ASUS will automatically update the bootloader, but then I'd lose root and have to flash a custom recovery again, which I'd like to avoid doing. Maybe I'm overlooking something extremely simple here, and for that I apologize but if anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. :laugh:
I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
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I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
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No flashing a custom rom will not upgrade your bootloader, only the stock asus firmwares will do this or a custom made blob file.
There are several methods to upgrade your bootloader to a JB 4.2 bootloader which can be found here or here. I prefer using the fastboot method for upgrading but up to you. Just make sure that once you've upgraded your bootloader to a 4.2 bootloader that you flash a -4.2 version of twrp or you will brick. I would suggest upgrading to JB 4.2 - 10.6.1.15.3 & twrp 2.5.0.0-4.2 as I find this more stable than 10.6.1.8 & twrp 2.4.4.0-4.2
If using the fastboot method and you need any help with any step just let me know.
Hello guys,
I tried to find an answer for my question on the forum, but didn't succeed. Anyway, I have an Asus TF300T with the following specs:
Bootloader WW_epad-10.6.1.27-1
Unlocked
Custom Rom SlimBean 4.3
TWRP 2.5.0
I'm looking to upgrade to this ROM CROMBi-kk which require :
Bootloader 10.6.1.27.5 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 (at least)
My question is :
How can I update my Bootloader version to the latest one 10.6.1.27.5 ? (OTA do not show up anymore since the unlock/rooting etc... So I need to do it manually)
And if I succeed, can I flash TWRP to the latest version simply by using ADB?
I've already got the latest bootloader on the ASUS Website, but I'm pretty ignorant on how to update my tablet with it
Cheers!
kijux said:
Hello guys,
I tried to find an answer for my question on the forum, but didn't succeed. Anyway, I have an Asus TF300T with the following specs:
Bootloader WW_epad-10.6.1.27-1
Unlocked
Custom Rom SlimBean 4.3
TWRP 2.5.0
I'm looking to upgrade to this ROM CROMBi-kk which require :
Bootloader 10.6.1.27.5 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 (at least)
My question is :
How can I update my Bootloader version to the latest one 10.6.1.27.5 ? (OTA do not show up anymore since the unlock/rooting etc... So I need to do it manually)
And if I succeed, can I flash TWRP to the latest version simply by using ADB?
I've already got the latest bootloader on the ASUS Website, but I'm pretty ignorant on how to update my tablet with it
Cheers!
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10.6.1.27.1 will still work fine so you don't need to upgrade the bootloader.
Just flash the correct version of TWRP over fastboot (not adb)