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Hi all
i want to do this.
1.unlock
2.install CWM
3.apply root and kernels
4.install stock recovery
5.re-lock
6.done
[fastboot oem lock] is work??
or anyother way to re-lock??
ccs21 said:
Hi all
i want to do this.
1.unlock
2.install CWM
3.apply root and kernels
4.install stock recovery
5.re-lock
6.done
[fastboot oem lock] is work??
or anyother way to re-lock??
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asus says there is no way to relock but we will see if the devs here cant figure something out
You CAN NOT Relock. The prime devs worked on it for months, and couldn't get anything working. If you decide to unlock you void your warranty and no longer get official ota's. You do get access to custom roms though.
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TXKSSnapper said:
You CAN NOT Relock. The prime devs worked on it for months, and couldn't get anything working. If you decide to unlock you void your warranty and no longer get official ota's. You do get access to custom roms though.
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Thanks to reply
then i cannot use OTA upgrade anymore?
ccs21 said:
Thanks to reply
then i cannot use OTA upgrade anymore?
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Correct. The only reason I would recommend unlocking, is so that you can install a custom rom. If you do not want to install a custom rom you shouldn't unlock.
Can you still install stock firmware with adb/vipermod using blob files?
xAshxMoneyx said:
Can you still install stock firmware with adb/vipermod using blob files?
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Everything works on the tablet still. Asus just has your SN blacklisted
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you can update, however not by ota. you update by flashing roms that are updated.
There may not be a way (yet) of relocking the bootloader, but there should be a way of preventing ASUS from logging the serial. From the decompiled unlock tool, the tool is sending something to https://mdm.asus.com/DMServer/DeviceState. However, that may not matter. In a previous thread about this (for the Transformer Prime), one developer found that the result returned from the ASUS server is stored in a variable that's never used
new ion? said:
Everything works on the tablet still. Asus just has your SN blacklisted
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I doubt they blacklist it, they did after all provide the tool. Of course, they do say they won't officially support if you do unlock, but that doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't if you asked them.
californiarailroader said:
I doubt they blacklist it, they did after all provide the tool. Of course, they do say they won't officially support if you do unlock, but that doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't if you asked them.
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AFAIK the unlock tool requires an internet connection, this is for the purpose of notifying ASUS on what tablets have been unlocled
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Check up with the Prime forum - they have much more experience with this issue. AFAIK, unlocking means your on your own and ASUS means it.
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Is there a way to obtain root without an unlock? Sorry new to this game still reading
I have been enjoying the stock asus rom for now and just want root access but don't feel voiding the warranty less than 24 hours after buying it from best buy.
Really want to try the 6 axis controller for some emulating and who wouldnt love some overclocking (from what i have read this is possible on stock kernel)
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dmcgrath009 said:
Is there a way to obtain root without an unlock?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645029
Thank you, after I posted I found that and i am currently rooted and back to the latest ota.
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SOMEHOW, the "Device is UnLocked" has disappeared from boot screen
As I mentioned here just earlier today (or the full thread here), the "Device is UnLocked" has vanished from my boot screen. The screen that first shows up after you start your TF300.
I had gone through A LOT the past couple of days trying to UN-BRICK my device. Once I fixed my TF300, the "Device is UnLocked" is no longer in the upper left-hand corner anymore.
I have no clue what I did, or even if it's really "Locked" again. All I know is that it's gone. I think I might have accidentally tweaked something that might have just turned off the actual "Device is UnLocked" text. But I don't know...
-h3llsdr0id
Hey
I habe a Short question...
As we Do now have an unlock Tool... Does that give us Access to nvflash?
Do we now have nvflash in any way?
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no, not now. But there is a solution for the prime, so hopefully it will come our way,too
Shouldnt wheelie theoretically also work for the tf300t?
Or the prime workaround? I mean isnt the 300 tegra 3, too?
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NVFlash and Wheelie should work fine. The problem is that the method to use NVFlash requires a modded bootloader. There's a chance (possibly small; possibly large; either way, too much for me) you could brick your TF300 by flashing it. I would recommend waiting until someone comes up with a TF300-specific solution.
Well is there someone working on it?
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No clue. AndroidRoot.mobi have a sentence at the bottom of the Prime guide saying that they're working on adding support for other devices. There aren't too many tablets that can use NVFlash (Tegra 3 required for this specific version of NVFlash), so besides the TF300 and TF700, what else is left? Acer Iconia A510 and A700? And considering that the Asus tablets will most likely have similar hardware to the Prime, I think the TF300 will just have to wait a short amount of time. I'm just as anxious as anyone else to see this happen.
Access to nvflash is the only thing stopping me unlocking my tf300. I want to wait until it is really difficult to brick.
EndlessDissent said:
NVFlash and Wheelie should work fine. The problem is that the method to use NVFlash requires a modded bootloader.
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You mean wheelie flashes an own bootloader in the background?
dark alex said:
You mean wheelie flashes an own bootloader in the background?
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No. You can go to AndroidRoot.mobi and check the instructions. You have to flash the bootloader with fastboot. Then, wheelie will work to access nvflash commands.
Well you told me that it "might" work. So did someone already try it and your warning is just because flashing might fail due to for example a crash?
Or did you mean it might be incompatible at all?
I mean that since the Prime and TF300 are built similarly, there's a chance that the modded Prime bootloader would work for our tablets. There's a bigger chance that it would just brick our tablets. I only said "might" because it hasn't been tested, let alone proven, to work or not work. If you'd like to try the AndroidRoot.mobi method with the Prime bootloader, you're welcome to do so and report back whether or not it worked. But don't blame anyone if you brick your tablet instead.
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I mean that since the Prime and TF300 are built similarly, there's a chance that the modded Prime bootloader would work for our tablets. There's a bigger chance that it would just brick our tablets. I only said "might" because it hasn't been tested, let alone proven, to work or not work. If you'd like to try the AndroidRoot.mobi method with the Prime bootloader, you're welcome to do so and report back whether or not it worked. But don't blame anyone if you brick your tablet instead.
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As I do not really know the differences from programmatic side (probably other partition sizes and positions and so on) I do not want to try this method for now. The reason is that I to neighter know exactly how the bootloaders on tablets work, no what you have to look at before you can try this more or less safely.
This is the reason why I will wait and try to find out more.
Any updates on when nvflash will support our TF300's?
It looks like the guys that developed the nvflash unbrick process for the TF101 put the steps of how they did here:
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/
I wonder if someone with a bootable TF300 would be able to extract the info needed for the TF300? It looks like the same process should work for the TF300, just with the change of the partition table configuration, etc.
jrfaulkin said:
I wonder if someone with a bootable TF300 would be able to extract the info needed for the TF300? It looks like the same process should work for the TF300, just with the change of the partition table configuration, etc.
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For the TF300T you also need the secure boot key. I'm not sure how they got nvflash for the TF201, but AFAIK the only way you can get the SBK is from Asus.
so basically what your saying is we're ****ed
mikeseguin said:
so basically what your saying is we're ****ed
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Well not exactly, I'm only saying that (hard) work getting the partition table and such won't do it alone. We also need another shot of the luck or whatever else it took for the TF201 SBK to be disclosed. But since it was possible for the TF201 it should be possibe for the TF300.
Hey all, just got my TF700 on Friday. So stoked.
I am about to root my tablet, but I want to make sure the current tools with work (sparkym3 and Debugfs) with the newest update. I would rather root the latest release than root what I have and use Voodoo. I have had issues doing that in the past.
My current firmware is IML74K.US_epad-9-4-5.26-20120720
How many update as I away from current? Will the current tools work with the most recent updates? Which method do you guys recommend?
Thanks!
I have not been able to get those two methods to work for me on the newest update. I think I am a rare exception, most seem to have success. I have even returned a tablet becuase of defect and the second would not root either. It wasnt a big deal because i knew i was going to unlock the bootloader and then i could install a custom recovery and rom and achieve root that way. If you are planning on unlocking I suggest you do a little more research in the NVFlash page because if you update from your current firmware that will no longer be an option. Just my 2 cents
(Imo) i would just root what you have now and use voodoo. Checkout the nvflash thread while your at it. ( doesn't work with .30 update, i wish i had noticed that before i upgraded to .30 )
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I know it was mentioned but just for good measure... If you plan on unlocking at all make sure you do it before upgrading to .30 so that you can get nvflash setup for your device.
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Is .30 the next update? How many update am I away from current?
I have some thinking to do, I wasn't planning on unlocking (at least until CM and AOKP officially support the TF700) but if NvFlash won't work on any other updates I may need to rethink.
And to be honest, I don't really see the purpose in unlocking. I ROMed my TF101 but ASUS does such a good job of only altering AOSP with small (and beneficial) changes I may just leave my Infinity as is. Especially if I have to stick with the shipped firmware and once I update NvFlash won't work. I guess I can always just flash ROMs without NvFlash though...
But my two questions above still stand.
One more question as this is the first device I have owned that had NvFlash available. What is the benefit of having NvFlash vs just CWM? Just protection in case I do something really stupid?
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You are one update away from the latest which is .30. (soon to be two) The debugfs root method will root you.
you should check out my thread on root and jellybean: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908304
Nvflash allows you to flash anything even if the bootloader is corrupted or prevents it, it also allows you to downgrade when the bootloader prevents it e.g. .30 to .26. it is also required to flash custom bootloaders which is useful if someone develops a dual-boot bootloader. You can even relock and reunlock your bootloader with nvflash. If you don't plan on using non-stock fw though, stay locked so that you can get your updates and support.
Thanks for the help guys.
So what I'm thinking is just to root, unlock, and NOT flash NvFlash. It isn't terribly dangerous not to use right? I mean as long as I have CWM installed I am pretty safe unless I do something completely stupid right?
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I_EAT_BABIES said:
Thanks for the help guys.
So what I'm thinking is just to root, unlock, and NOT flash NvFlash. It isn't terribly dangerous not to use right? I mean as long as I have CWM installed I am pretty safe unless I do something completely stupid right?
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If you have .26 and are going to unlock, you may as well create your nvflash files. It isn't so much as flashing nvflash. Nvflash is already hardcoded in the tegra chip. You would just be creating the encrypted files needed to utilize it on your device. You save these in triplicate in case the worst happens. Unlocking is necessary for generating the nvflash files, but it voids your warranty and leaves you unable to recieve OTAs (you can still update manually using methods listed in the development forums).
I'm not explicitly recommending that you unlock, but if you do, it's best to do it on the .26 update, so you can get those nvflash files from your device.
So if I do install NvFlash can I still waiting install official updates from Asus by downloading them from Asus website?
I really want to try Asus's stock Jelly Bean ROM, so anything that removes that as an option is not for me.
Thanks for the clarification.
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you don't install nvflash. you use it to interface with the device's apx mode.
as for the official firmwares, you can still install those even if you are unlocked. you just have to do it manually.
Yup, you can just download the firmware zip from asus's website:
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Unzip it once(it'l be another zip) and flash that in TWRP. (not sure if it works in cwm. I am biased but I definately recommend twrp:angel Make sure you uncheck flash recovery. reinstall recovery using fastboot because the update deletes it.
I_EAT_BABIES said:
So if I do install NvFlash can I still waiting install official updates from Asus by downloading them from Asus website?
I really want to try Asus's stock Jelly Bean ROM, so anything that removes that as an option is not for me.
Thanks for the clarification.
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No, you need to unlock to take a bootloader backup, which you will not able to take OTA Jelly Been, however, you can download the new Jelly Bean from Asus website and manually flash it.
OK I feel like I understand now. There really aren't any downsides to setting up NvFlash (Asus warranty not an issue, I have Best Buy's super program where I can return the tablet even if I just scratch the screen if I want to).
My initial impression was that if I unlocked I would not be able to update any stock firmware period, and that if I set up NvFlash I could not move from .26.
If I understand correctly I just have to be on .26 to set up NvFlash, and can manually install official Asus firmware after unlocking.
Thanks for the help all! I am not new to flashing ROMs etc. but have never had the ability to use NvFlash.
Have a great night all!
is such a thing possible at all with the tf700? i'm hesitant to root/unlock/flash roms until there is an unbrickable option out...
NVFlash works fine - it doesn't matter what version of Android your tablet is currently on. The only pre-requisite is that you have saved your TF700 "blobs" while you were on the .26 firmware or earlier. Once you have the saved the files, NVFlash will *always* work, regardless of the Android version.
If you've already upgraded to .30 or JB *before* saving your blobs with NVFlash, then you are stuck, there is currently no way to obtain the "blobs" needed to use NVFlash if you are past the .26 firmware before saving your blobs.
Hope that makes sense...
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NVFlash works fine - it doesn't matter what version of Android your tablet is currently on. The only pre-requisite is that you have saved your TF700 "blobs" while you were on the .26 firmware or earlier. Once you have the saved the files, NVFlash will *always* work, regardless of the Android version.
If you've already upgraded to .30 or JB *before* saving your blobs with NVFlash, then you are stuck, there is currently no way to obtain the "blobs" needed to use NVFlash if you are past the .26 firmware before saving your blobs.
Hope that makes sense...
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I am kind of a newbie so excuse my lack of knowledge. Is it possible to use the nvflash backups from another Tf700 to restore a possible bricked one?
Do you think we will get nvflash for jellybean in the future?
georgecarstoiu said:
I am kind of a newbie so excuse my lack of knowledge. Is it possible to use the nvflash backups from another Tf700 to restore a possible bricked one?
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NO, the nvflash backup is for your device only.
I wonder whether the guys from Asus service use nvflash to rewrite everything in case the bootloader gets messed up as many users did with TWRP 2.2.2.0 or CWM 6.0.1.3?
I read somewhere in the forums that they actually have to replace the entire motherboard in this kind of a situation. Any truth to this?
Yep. All hard bricks with the TF201 got new main boards. No one can unlock either after they get their tablets back from RMA after this. There's a big thread about not being able to unlock on the prime forum.
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paddycr said:
Yep. All hard bricks with the TF201 got new main boards. No one can unlock either after they get their tablets back from RMA after this. There's a big thread about not being able to unlock on the prime forum.
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So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
I find this hard to believe especially when you can get the unlocking tool from the Asus website. At least let's hope it's not like this, otherwise my tablet would lose some of its appeal.
georgecarstoiu said:
So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
I find this hard to believe especially when you can get the unlocking tool from the Asus website. At least let's hope it's not like this, otherwise my tablet would lose some of its appeal.
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Hard to believe?? Please, be my guest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764917
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georgecarstoiu said:
So let me get this right...if the motherboard is changed than you can no longer unlock the device and port other OSs? Are they putting in a superboard of some sort that cannot be unlocked?
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No, but the problem is that after a motherboard exchange, the CPU ID doesn't match the serial number anymore. The unlock tool must contact ASUS to get the unlocking token (unique for each motherboard), and it fails if the CPU ID doesn't match in their database anymore. It simply can't get the right token anymore.
Ok....this makes a lot of sense actually. Let's see if the same thing applies to TF700. I'll keep you posted to whether I'll be able to unlock my tablet once it gets returned.
Ok, so I have all the files needed. Got drivers installed and working, Have the TF700 NVflash zip. But my question is... I keep reading that you need to unlock your device to use NVflash, yet I also read that if you unlock your device, the warranty is now void. Is this the case? I just want to root my new tf700 with nvflash and have it be brick proof. I just got it in the mail and just want to root the dang thing. I have read all the links with nvflash and the howtoguide. yada yada yada. But I cannot get to fastboot mode, is this because its not unlocked? I try running NVflash and it pops up then disappears right away. Im just confused on what im doing wrong or what I need to do exactly. PLEASE can some one help a guy out here.
RussellEstridge25 said:
Ok, so I have all the files needed. Got drivers installed and working, Have the TF700 NVflash zip. But my question is... I keep reading that you need to unlock your device to use NVflash, yet I also read that if you unlock your device, the warranty is now void. Is this the case? I just want to root my new tf700 with nvflash and have it be brick proof. I just got it in the mail and just want to root the dang thing. I have read all the links with nvflash and the howtoguide. yada yada yada. But I cannot get to fastboot mode, is this because its not unlocked? I try running NVflash and it pops up then disappears right away. Im just confused on what im doing wrong or what I need to do exactly. PLEASE can some one help a guy out here.
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You have to unlock to access NVFlash or fastboot. I've heard that you can reach fastboot with the JB bootloader but I don't know that for a fact. I know you can't create the blobs necessary once you upgrade so you would need to unlock first, which does void the warranty.
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ArmyAg08 said:
You have to unlock to access NVFlash or fastboot. I've heard that you can reach fastboot with the JB bootloader but I don't know that for a fact. I know you can't create the blobs necessary once you upgrade so you would need to unlock first, which does void the warranty.
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Sorry, forgot to mention, I still have ics on mine. I didnt want to upgrade due to what i've read. I am running 9.4.5.28
Yes, you have to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files. And yes, unlocking voids your warranty.
However, if you don't plan on unlocking, there really isn't much need for NVFlash since you can't flash any custom ROM's anyway, so there is very little chance that you would ever brick your device to begin with...
It really boils down to what you plan on doing with the device. If you plan on being able to flash custom ROMs, you'll need to unlock it at some point anyway.
By the way, rooting has nothing to do with NVFlash or unlocking. If you just want to root your device, you do not need to unlock it - rooting can be done on a locked device.
Hope that helps. There are plenty of other threads that describe the rooting process...
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jtrosky said:
Yes, you have to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files. And yes, unlocking voids your warranty.
However, if you don't plan on unlocking, there really isn't much need for NVFlash since you can't flash any custom ROM's anyway, so there is very little chance that you would ever brick your device to begin with...
It really boils down to what you plan on doing with the device. If you plan on being able to flash custom ROMs, you'll need to unlock it at some point anyway.
By the way, rooting has nothing to do with NVFlash or unlocking. If you just want to root your device, you do not need to unlock it - rooting can be done on a locked device.
Hope that helps. There are plenty of other threads that describe the rooting process...
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Thanks. Yea I just rooted the device actually using rootdebugfs method. So you dont recommend I use NVflash to back up blob files?
RussellEstridge25 said:
Thanks. Yea I just rooted the device actually using rootdebugfs method. So you dont recommend I use NVflash to back up blob files?
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Actually, I *highly* recommend it, but only if you plan on unlocking (as you need to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files) and flashing custom ROM's. Like I said, if you don't ever plan on flashing custom ROM's, there really is no need to unlock or save your NVFlash files....
However, if you *do* plan on flashing custom ROM's in the future, I would *highly* recommend that you unlock and save the NVFlash blobs.
Just make sure your device doesn't have any obvious defects before unlocking - or just purchase a SquareTrade warranty with accidental coverage, which will cover the unlocked device - you can get a 2 year SquareTrade warranty for less than $90 with a coupon - that way you are covered even though it's unlocked...
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Actually, I *highly* recommend it, but only if you plan on unlocking (as you need to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files) and flashing custom ROM's. Like I said, if you don't ever plan on flashing custom ROM's, there really is no need to unlock or save your NVFlash files....
However, if you *do* plan on flashing custom ROM's in the future, I would *highly* recommend that you unlock and save the NVFlash blobs.
Just make sure your device doesn't have any obvious defects before unlocking - or just purchase a SquareTrade warranty with accidental coverage, which will cover the unlocked device - you can get a 2 year SquareTrade warranty for less than $90 with a coupon - that way you are covered even though it's unlocked...
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Hmm... where do i find that warranty
RussellEstridge25 said:
Hmm... where do i find that warranty
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Errm... here? http://www.squaretrade.com/get-warranty