Hello all, yes, this are going to be a very noob questions, but I do not want to end up with bricked device, so lets start.
1. After OTA upgrading TF300T from 4.0.x to 4.2.1, it made my device absolutely useless, well I am gamer and lot of my games just start lagging, extremely lagging, i have made factorial, reinstal, but not helps at all, so I decided to make it hard way.
2.I have never edited Android, so after studying lot of threats I have install adb, asus drivers and made a root via motochopper, which allows you root access but your bootloader will remain lock.
3.But what now??? (next steps is only my theory)
Can i just unlock bootloader via Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader from ASUS support site (after success it will reboot or something) and then flash ClockworkMod recovery via ROM Manager? And then I just download CleanRom and put it on sd and just flash it and it will be all?
As I said, I have no idea, no idea which rom is the best fo gaming, which ClockworkMod recovery is the best for my device and if that Unlock Device App will working ... or even if my theory is right. Also I have som knowledge about fastboot but every quide was for 4.1 non rooted only. This is my very first post, so please be permissive.
Thank you for answers.
ASUS Transformer TF300T 4.2.1 stock but rooted with locked bootloader, WW sku
You will want to unlock your device with the Asus tool first.
Then you will want to install TWRP, I don't think CWM is working right on 4.2. Twrp works flawlessly. You will want to make sure you get the correct version of TWRP for 4.2, or you may brick your device. It will be called twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob . the important part of the filename is the -4.2
This is the link for it. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
You will want to use that on the Asus 10.6.1.15.3 firmware.
rename the .blob file to twrp.blob
You will need to flash through command prompt while device is in fastboot mode with the command:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Then put you desired rom on your SD card and flash away. I recommend trying CROMI, very fast, stable, and polished.
There are excellent tutorials in the general section. this one is particularly good: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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Reilly1812 said:
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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That would be some house. +1 to this sentiment though. It's not hard, but there are risks to consider.
CBank said:
You will want to unlock your device with the Asus tool first.
Then you will want to install TWRP, I don't think CWM is working right on 4.2. Twrp works flawlessly. You will want to make sure you get the correct version of TWRP for 4.2, or you may brick your device. It will be called twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob . the important part of the filename is the -4.2
This is the link for it. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
You will want to use that on the Asus 10.6.1.15.3 firmware.
rename the .blob file to twrp.blob
You will need to flash through command prompt while device is in fastboot mode with the command:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Then put you desired rom on your SD card and flash away. I recommend trying CROMI, very fast, stable, and polished.
There are excellent tutorials in the general section. this one is particularly good: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
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thank you very much for the guide, of course, I will asking about every step I do not understand well. I will start next week (because school) but now I can safety unlock bootloader via Asus App. thx
Reilly1812 said:
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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I couldn't have said it better myself.
Read, read, and read some more. If you have questions, ask.
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I just did all of this on my TF300T today and can confirm that it works without issues. I just did them in a slightly different order... I'll explain the entire process. First, I downloaded the newest official firmware listed on Asus's website, put that shizzy on my MicroSD, plugged it into my device, booted, and waited. If you do not automatically receive an update notification, head to your settings and press, "Check for Updates" (that is what I had to do). Once you finally get the message to update to the firmware on your SD Card, accept and wait for the process to finish. Next, I rooted my tablet with motochopper. Then, I downloaded the correct version of twrp from the site. If you update your TF300T to the latest official firmware on Asus's website, you will need to downloaded the .blob ending in -4.2 (and place it in the root of your, "sdcard," directory). Finally, I installed the custom recovery through terminal. SUCCESS! Best of luck, man!
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As I have no succes in installing the OTA update for my A700, and cant get the solution offered somewhere else here to work, i have a question:
Is it possible to lock an unlocked A700 again? After which - i think - it should be able to install the OTA.
Anyone here knows if this is possible?
I was in the same situation, until I flashed an emea_cus1 version. I hope you get this answered, or someone comes up with a flashable pa_cus1 version.
Consider this a bump...
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Can you or anyone tell me what is the difference between emea_cus1 & pa_cus1 versions?
As above, anyone with flashable pa_cus1 version?
i heard that 'unlock' is unrecoverable. Maybe it's work if you can use Flash Tool to flash the whole system by computer.
but there'r no any resources available by now.
I had to do this myself a couple days back so I could return to stock. I made this quick link-list.
1. Get Android SDK & the official Acer USB Drivers http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=4318
2. Unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710755
3. Install Clockwork Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791165
- I had to install this recovery.img using the BAT file from this post. IMPORTANT! DO NOT INSTALL THE recovery.img FROM THAT LINK! It will brick you. Replace it with the one from the thread above (6.0.1.0).
4. Download the appropriate ROM for your device. You'll want the first CUS1 as it is 1.0.29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729692
5. Follow the directions in this link. If you can't get update.zip to run from an external SD (I couldn't) then try it from the root directory of your internal SD (I just noticed the post was updated after I messaged him). http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...m.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812635
After you've done it all, be sure to choose "NO" when you reboot the system from CWM, otherwise CWM is still going to be there and you're probably going to be unable to get future updates.
It took me about two hours of trial and error to figure all this out, and in the end my bootloader was relocked, my root was unrooted, and I was on stock 1.0.29 and able to get OTA updates.
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I had to do this myself a couple days back so I could return to stock. I made this quick link-list.
1. Get Android SDK & the official Acer USB Drivers http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?tab=1&modelId=4318
2. Unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710755
3. Install Clockwork Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791165
- I had to install this recovery.img using the BAT file from this post. IMPORTANT! DO NOT INSTALL THE recovery.img FROM THAT LINK! It will brick you. Replace it with the one from the thread above (6.0.1.0).
4. Download the appropriate ROM for your device. You'll want the first CUS1 as it is 1.0.29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729692
5. Follow the directions in this link. If you can't get update.zip to run from an external SD (I couldn't) then try it from the root directory of your internal SD (I just noticed the post was updated after I messaged him). http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...m.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812635
After you've done it all, be sure to choose "NO" when you reboot the system from CWM, otherwise CWM is still going to be there and you're probably going to be unable to get future updates.
It took me about two hours of trial and error to figure all this out, and in the end my bootloader was relocked, my root was unrooted, and I was on stock 1.0.29 and able to get OTA updates.
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Thanks for your answer. Now I just am left with one question. I have image version Acer_AV043_A700_1.026.00_WW_GEN1
The CUS1 you mention can be flashed over that without a problem, after which I should be able to use the OTA from Acer?
CheopsChefren said:
Thanks for your answer. Now I just am left with one question. I have image version Acer_AV043_A700_1.026.00_WW_GEN1
The CUS1 you mention can be flashed over that without a problem, after which I should be able to use the OTA from Acer?
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Whoops..I originally posted this on another forum where someone asked the same question. They had the US tablet. Get the appropriate file for your country/device. After you flash your country's stock, you will be able to get OTA updates. This relocks and unroots your device back like new.
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Whoops..I originally posted this on another forum where someone asked the same question. They had the US tablet. Get the appropriate file for your country/device. After you flash your country's stock, you will be able to get OTA updates. This relocks and unroots your device back like new.
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i need to take my a701 back to acer so i have flashed my a701 back to ICS with Acer_AV043_A701_1.015.00_WW_GEN1 (got from somewhere in this forum i think, i forgot ... sorry). the process went without any trouble.
but my bootloader is still unlock.
when i try the fastboot oem lock .. it showed the lock lock and the door icon on the display ... choose the lock ... and the display show "Please wait.."
wait for more than half an hour .. still "Please wait" and i decided to turnoff the device.
my question is how long does it take to relock (fastboot oem lock) the bootloader? please advice. Thanks
i downloaded tf300t software. renamed recovery. went into twrp factory reset. installed recovery file. as well as JB GApps.. and im running very creamy JB on my tf700t. others say you can brick. maybe i got lucky.
so do you have to be unlocked to install this?
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im not sure. i did it unlocked via twrp. i dont know the process of doing it unlocked.
i suggest you to post a video before people start bashing you like they did for the other guy
so do you have to be unlocked to install this?
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he said he did it with twrp...so yes you have to unlock
I'm running the TF300 also.
I also renamed & flashed the zip via TWRP.
I lost root & it appears recovery also.
I'll advise as I find out more.
So far everything else is great.
Be careful flashing the TF300 ROM. It does replace the bootloader as well, so if it bricks, you're probably hardbricked.
I can confirm that it is working
If this is a troll its a good one because i am very close to trying this myself.
its not bs, we already know its possible cause that other guy got it ota. how? mystery, but the build numbers dont lie, he has a 300 version firmware
i have a working twrp recovery. download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob
make sure your device is being read by entering adb device, device should show..then enter this
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
then enter into recovery.
working on a root right now
okay guys. working jelly bean. working recovery... working root. im so happy
So would doing this slow down the processor?
By this i'm talking about the eco, standard, and performance settings.
- They would be clocked differently, or am i wrong?
ill run a benchmark right now
Thats really awesome news !
Could you maybe write a little more detailed how you got that to work ?
I for instance do not understand what "renamed recovery" in the first post means and i do not understand this part :
"download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob"
Where did you download the blob file.
oh okay so when you download the blob from twrp its a longer name. its not necessary but just convenient.
the original name is openrecovery-twrp-2.2.1.4-tf700t.blob
its just more convenient to name it twrp.blob
here is the website
teamw.in/project/twrp2/105
if there are any devs out there. will i experience any problems from only factory resetting upgrading to jb from ics. should i have qiped the system?
ultramegaman963 said:
i have a working twrp recovery. download the blob file. enter fastboot. rename the file twrp.blob
make sure your device is being read by entering adb device, device should show..then enter this
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
then enter into recovery.
working on a root right now
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Where do I download blob file from?
I assume that I'll have to have root first before I can do much else.
So I'm standing by.
You are a brave man, risking your infinity to experiment. I hope you are under warranty and able to exchange at best buy or something if you brick. I'm glad someone is experimenting though. Best of luck to you, I'll be interested to see how it all works out. If stock 300 JB runs on the infinity, I wonder if custom roms from the 300 will run too. The Hydro rom makes me jealous that we don't have such a big dev scene yet.
forgive me if i am asking a noob question but does that method need unlock?
the website is teamw.in/project/twrp2/105
and no. when you install jelly bean your root and recovery are not there anymore.
the steps i took were to flash recovery via fastboot.
go into recovery. and flash superuser (which you can get from http://androidsu.com/superuser/ )
download the Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip and put in the root of micro sd card
flash and you will have a successfully rooted device.
I've searched everywhere and it seems that the only method is to root is debugsf. For some reason it doesn't work. I've ran the tool 50 times and failed with different results. I'm on stock 4.03 and I already unlocked, but i don't see how that will effect it as I've tried to root before the unlock. Why does it not work? How can I root a different way?
If you're unlocked, then you can flash a custom recovery via fastboot. Check out the all-in-one thread in the general section...
If you do not want to unlock just yet, you can downgrade using the .30 ICS update from Asus.com than you can root, use OTA rootkeeper to backup the root, and update to .18 again. There are several posts on this forum, explaining how to do exactly that in great detail.
Firebrazer said:
If you do not want to unlock just yet, you can downgrade using the .30 ICS update from Asus.com than you can root, use OTA rootkeeper to backup the root, and update to .18 again. There are several posts on this forum, explaining how to do exactly that in great detail.
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The OP is on version 4.03 and already unlocked.
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Well, guess I should have read the OP more carefully then ˆˆ
I took a look at the fast boot option and went to the thread you pointed me out to and the instructions are not clear at all. Its says that I have to put the twrp.blob in the same directory as fastboot.exe. Well where the hell is the fastboot.exe directory? I tried to update to the official jb so I use that rooting method, but noooo the stock recovery is retarded and can't find the internal sd, so I only have the option to factory reset, wipe cache or reboot. Can anyone help me? WTF am I doing wrong? I've rooted 5 android devices so far and this is the only time where it seems impossible.
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I took a look at the fast boot option and went to the thread you pointed me out to and the instructions are not clear at all. Its says that I have to put the twrp.blob in the same directory as fastboot.exe. Well where the hell is the fastboot.exe directory? I tried to update to the official jb so I use that rooting method, but noooo the stock recovery is retarded and can't find the internal sd, so I only have the option to factory reset, wipe cache or reboot. Can anyone help me? WTF am I doing wrong? I've rooted 5 android devices so far and this is the only time where it seems impossible.
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Maybe I could give some insight.
Just went thru this recently.
For myself I used fastboot while connected to a Windows PC.
A PC will need to have Google SDK installed (might be best to search Google for the SDK installion procedure)
You can also get what you need in something called Platform Tools.
Fastboot from the stock recovery connects via USB to the Advanced Developer Bridge thru a command window.
Once this command window (ADB) on the PC is open boot to stock recovery on the tablet.
Select the USB option using the volume button.
The PC bridge window should show device available with the serial number of the tablet (if I remember correctly)
From the prompt you can type the appropriate command to write or flash things to the tablets system.
Hope other smarter guys chime in here because I really don't want to lead you in the wrong direction...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30147660&postcount=1
This link is kind of intimidating, yet it may be of some use...it refers to another device.
SDK works for all Android phones and tablets tho...
Yay I finally got twrp on here and I'm about to flash clean rom. Searched the pc for fastboot.exe and there it is. I had to install twrp through fastboot and it took 3 times before I realized I needed to update my sdk tools. Tried again with profit.
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Yay I finally got twrp on here and I'm about to flash clean rom. Searched the pc for fastboot.exe and there it is. I had to install twrp through fastboot and it took 3 times before I realized I needed to update my sdk tools. Tried again with profit.
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Excellent!
Hi guys,
I'm a total noob regarding ROMs, root, etc..
My Infinity is getting really laggy, and I really need to bring it to a new life..
I was looking for an ideal CMInstaller situation like i used on my Galaxy Note N7000.. This little app is great cuz it does everything for us and noob users like myself don't need to be afraid to brick their devices..
Is there any really easy solution like this so I can safely flash my TF700?
TIA.
I think the answer is yes and no
I run CROMI-X on this tablet, but recently I download the latest CM and the link provided kept bouncing me to the Playstore to dl an installer app. I prefer to use my recovery, so I did not use it. But that's probably what you are looking for.
The thing is, on this device first you need to unlock the bootloader and push a custom recovery to it before you can even use an installer app. You also need to make sure that you have the correct bootloader installed before you flash the CM rom.
Check out the CM thread in the Development section.
CMInstaller so far is only compatible to most common Galaxy and nexus devices, and htc one.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/CyanogenMod_Installer#Supported_Devices
I am honestly afraid to flash my device without assistance because there are so many things to do and none of it seems easy.. I'm bootloader unlocked running stock 4.1.2, and the steps needed to take scare me..
1 - update to stock 4.2.1 (according to what I've read..)
2 - Root
3 - NVFlash
4 - Custom recovery
5 - Custom ROM
I don't even know if these steps are in proper order, but seems that so many things could go wrong.. Could you help me doing this easily and problem free? I need to do something to take full advantage of my TF700.. It clearly isn't working properly on stock.
Thanks.
madz78 said:
CMInstaller so far is only compatible to most common Galaxy and nexus devices, and htc one.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/CyanogenMod_Installer#Supported_Devices
I am honestly afraid to flash my device without assistance because there are so many things to do and none of it seems easy.. I'm bootloader unlocked running stock 4.1.2, and the steps needed to take scare me..
1 - update to stock 4.2.1 (according to what I've read..)
2 - Root
3 - NVFlash
4 - Custom recovery
5 - Custom ROM
I don't even know if these steps are in proper order, but seems that so many things could go wrong.. Could you help me doing this easily and problem free? I need to do something to take full advantage of my TF700.. It clearly isn't working properly on stock.
Thanks.
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I recently wrote a tutorial on Android Central for people who are new to flashing. Check it out and if anything is left unclear - ask
http://forums.androidcentral.com/as...6920-tutorial-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html
Hi, I read the tutorial and I already have some questions even before i start..
- Can't my device be rooted? I believe I need root for apps to access superuser, and for performance menu (or overclock).
- Where's NVFlash? If NVFlash avoids bricking my device I believe this is a MUST have if I intend to grow and experiment different recoveries, kernels and ROMs.
- My device FW ver. is 10.4.4.18, do I need to update to 10.6.1.14.10 in order to continue, or can i do it from 10.4.4.18 and still take advantage of the loophole Motochopper exploited to gain root on this device?
Thanks.
madz78 said:
Hi, I read the tutorial and I already have some questions even before i start..
- Can't my device be rooted? I believe I need root for apps to access superuser, and for performance menu (or overclock).
- Where's NVFlash? If NVFlash avoids bricking my device I believe this is a MUST have if I intend to grow and experiment different recoveries, kernels and ROMs.
- My device FW ver. is 10.4.4.18, do I need to update to 10.6.1.14.10 in order to continue, or can i do it from 10.4.4.18 and still take advantage of the loophole Motochopper exploited to gain root on this device?
Thanks.
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You don't need to be rooted to flash a custom ROM. You can root from 14.8 as you don't need to go to 14.10. If you are on 10.4.4.18 you are on a really old boot loader for 4.1 and will need to upgrade if you want to unlock and flash the latest ROMs.
madz78 said:
Hi, I read the tutorial and I already have some questions even before i start..
- Can't my device be rooted? I believe I need root for apps to access superuser, and for performance menu (or overclock).
- Where's NVFlash? If NVFlash avoids bricking my device I believe this is a MUST have if I intend to grow and experiment different recoveries, kernels and ROMs.
- My device FW ver. is 10.4.4.18, do I need to update to 10.6.1.14.10 in order to continue, or can i do it from 10.4.4.18 and still take advantage of the loophole Motochopper exploited to gain root on this device?
Thanks.
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Jeez - where did you dig up this version? I believe that was one of the first JB versions? Yes, Motochopper should work, but: Why root if you can't use Goo Manager to get a custom recovery installed? If that is your goal....
Yes, you can just root the stock ROM, but it does not give you that many options to improve the performance of this tablet. And any custom rom is rooted - so why bother?
To have NVflash is great and a wonderful reassurance and I do flash with greater abandon since I got them, but generating the blobs was the most stressful procedure in my limited flashing experience.
I don't know how comfortable you are with using cmd and fastboot - but I sure was glad to have some experience with flashing recoveries and such before I started it!
Generating the NVflash blobs involves flashing a bootloader and recovery build just for that procedure, so you need to know how to flash those in the first place (and how to flash back to your daily driver recovery/bootloader afterrwards).
There's nowhere for you to go without a custom recovery. Start with that.
I have no idea if the recovery most of us use (TWRP 2.6.1 or 2.6.3.1 - both are fine) works with the BL you currently have.
So I would update to the latest firmware, fastboot TWRP and then install CROMi-X.
You can dive into getting your NVflash blobs as soon as you have TWRP installed - that's up to you.
Edit: sbdags was faster - as usual
So there you have it: You have to update your stock firmware before you install TWRP
Wow guys.. This is why i never flash anything since bada on my Wave..
It's all so technical, confusing and intimidating.. God!!
Ok. I really need to start understanding this, so, if I got it right, I don't need to root because the custom ROM is already rooted.. Good!
Now the hard part. Please be patient and gentle, explain me like I'm 5 yo child.
- If I understood correctly first thing is upgrade FW, but to which FW should i upgrade? 10.6.1.14.10 or 10.6.1.14.8? If custom ROM is rooted, does the FW matter or not?
- Next comes recovery. Again, which one should I choose? (sdbags your opinion would be really important for me here, considering CROMi-X 5.2.2 is developed by you and the ROM i chose)
- I think I'll leave any ROM questions for later, after i finally understand these first 2 steps.
Also, regarding NVFlash, what the bleep is blobs? I'm comfortable with cmd but never used fastboot.
Thanks again!
madz78 said:
Wow guys.. This is why i never flash anything since bada on my Wave..
It's all so technical, confusing and intimidating.. God!!
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Naaah - if I understood it, it can't be technical Just take your time, read - Google is your friend.
Ok. I really need to start understanding this, so, if I got it right, I don't need to root because the custom ROM is already rooted.. Good!
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See? You got that right already.
Now the hard part. Please be patient and gentle, explain me like I'm 5 yo child.
- If I understood correctly first thing is upgrade FW, but to which FW should i upgrade? 10.6.1.14.10 or 10.6.1.14.8? If custom ROM is rooted, does the FW matter or not?
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It does not matter. As long as you upgrade to a 10.6.1.x version, your bootloader will be compatible with TWRP 2.6.1 or 2.6.3.1 - see below.
- Next comes recovery. Again, which one should I choose? (sdbags your opinion would be really important for me here, considering CROMi-X 5.2.2 is developed by you and the ROM i chose)
- I think I'll leave any ROM questions for later, after i finally understand these first 2 steps.
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sbdags is currently recommending TWRP 2.6.1. That is the version he included in the bootloader/TWRP package he provides in the OP (Original Post) of the CROMi-X thread.
To elaborate: In flashing custom roms the most important aspect is that you always have a compatible bootloader/recovery combination. You use your recovery to flash roms, bootloaders, kernels, wipe all or part of your SD card - the works.
If your recovery gets corrupted but you can still boot into the bootloader, you can install a new recovery using the fastboot protocol (which provides low level access from your computer). If your bootloader gets corrupted (and the most common cause is the wrong recovery) and you cannot boot into recovery, NVflash is your last chance to recover the tablet because: no bootloader = no fastboot access.
The easiest way to get a current bootloader in your situation would be to upgrade your stock firmware. The risk for something to go wrong is close to negative 1
Then you would download TWRP 2.6.1 for the TF700 from the Teamwin website and use the fastboot protocol to install it to it's proper partition.
Risk level is very low if you can follow the instructions in my little tutorial or in the Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool thread.
Once you have TWRP installed (and you tested that it's working) you could - and this is totally optional - flash the bootloader/TWRP package from sbdags OP. Just to make 100% sure you are on the correct combo.....
Also, regarding NVFlash, what the bleep is blobs? I'm comfortable with cmd but never used fast boot.
Thanks again!
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A blob is a file - better: an image. Binary Large Object is the origin, I believe. For a technical explanation don't ask me! Go here:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_large_object
If you look into the Asus firmware zip file, inside is a blob and a meta data file (if memory serves me right). The blob is the system image.
What if while you are flashing a firmware and your power supply is reaching 0%, could it be a high risk? :silly:
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What if while you are flashing a firmware and your power supply is reaching 0%, could it be a high risk? :silly:
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Damn you! I was trying to reassure this chap! LOL
There's no remedy for stupidity - so as a scientist you just ignore what you can't account for, right?
berndblb said:
Damn you! I was trying to reassure this chap! LOL
There's no remedy for stupidity - so as a scientist you just ignore what you can't account for, right?
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Just asked a question and thanks for helping... Hahaha:laugh:
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Just asked a question and thanks for helping... Hahaha:laugh:
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Yes, a just a little, totally correct but diabolical question.....
Didn't know you had that evil streak in you, friend
berndblb said:
Yes, a just a little, totally correct but diabolical question.....
Didn't know you had that evil streak in you, friend
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I am trying to relax from a long day of work and tiring of tweaking my device... I am looking for someone to talk to.. Maybe, I need to give up my device and back to my normal boring life...
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Naaah - if I understood it, it can't be technical Just take your time, read - Google is your friend.
See? You got that right already.
It does not matter. As long as you upgrade to a 10.6.1.x version, your bootloader will be compatible with TWRP 2.6.1 or 2.6.3.1 - see below.
sbdags is currently recommending TWRP 2.6.1. That is the version he included in the bootloader/TWRP package he provides in the OP (Original Post) of the CROMi-X thread.
To elaborate: In flashing custom roms the most important aspect is that you always have a compatible bootloader/recovery combination. You use your recovery to flash roms, bootloaders, kernels, wipe all or part of your SD card - the works.
If your recovery gets corrupted but you can still boot into the bootloader, you can install a new recovery using the fastboot protocol (which provides low level access from your computer). If your bootloader gets corrupted (and the most common cause is the wrong recovery) and you cannot boot into recovery, NVflash is your last chance to recover the tablet because: no bootloader = no fastboot access.
The easiest way to get a current bootloader in your situation would be to upgrade your stock firmware. The risk for something to go wrong is close to negative 1
Then you would download TWRP 2.6.1 for the TF700 from the Teamwin website and use the fastboot protocol to install it to it's proper partition.
Risk level is very low if you can follow the instructions in my little tutorial or in the Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool thread.
Once you have TWRP installed (and you tested that it's working) you could - and this is totally optional - flash the bootloader/TWRP package from sbdags OP. Just to make 100% sure you are on the correct combo.....
A blob is a file - better: an image. Binary Large Object is the origin, I believe. For a technical explanation don't ask me! Go here:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_large_object
If you look into the Asus firmware zip file, inside is a blob and a meta data file (if memory serves me right). The blob is the system image.
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The Asus blob actually contains the system image, kernel, recovery, bootloader and partition table.
Hello People of XDA,
I am wanting some advice for my tablet (TF300t). I want to make an NV backup and duel boot this device with Ubuntu or Arch. I have already unlocked the bootloader and I was looking at backing up my NV Items. To add I have not installed any recovery I was looking at TWRP as it seems to be more stable on the Transformer than CWM. I am currently running10.6.1.8 firmware ( I bought it with this pre-installed) and androidroot.mobi says it requires 10.6.1.15.3 I have downloaded this version of the rom and unzipped put it on the flash and went to the settings and tried to update but its failed a few times and I have also downloaded it a couple of times. Also I was wondering about the boot loader and 3rd party roms. I have been reading but this device is a little harder for me to understand due to the complicated nature of what I want out of it.
Thanks for reading and any advice.
Trigger911 said:
Hello People of XDA,
I am wanting some advice for my tablet (TF300t). I want to make an NV backup and duel boot this device with Ubuntu or Arch. I have already unlocked the bootloader and I was looking at backing up my NV Items. To add I have not installed any recovery I was looking at TWRP as it seems to be more stable on the Transformer than CWM. I am currently running10.6.1.8 firmware ( I bought it with this pre-installed) and androidroot.mobi says it requires 10.6.1.15.3 I have downloaded this version of the rom and unzipped put it on the flash and went to the settings and tried to update but its failed a few times and I have also downloaded it a couple of times. Also I was wondering about the boot loader and 3rd party roms. I have been reading but this device is a little harder for me to understand due to the complicated nature of what I want out of it.
Thanks for reading and any advice.
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As you are upgrading, I suggest to use the latest version 10.6.1.27.5. It works fine for the nvflash tools. Though there seem to be little (or no?) changes between bootloaders 10.6.1.15.3 and 10.6.1.27.5, the latest version is what most ROM developers use for development and testing.
When you unzip the Asus ROM twice, you find a file named "blob". Flash that using fastboot:
fastboot flash system blob
For more detailed instructions, check the sticky guides in the general section.
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Thank you very much kind Sir, So I shouldn't use the built in OTA updater right? I heard it re-locks some devices boot loaders. Also to duel boot I have noticed you have to install a custom boot loader and I don't want to loose my booting from the newer releases. I think I am going to go on my 4th read-a-bout as a few of the minor details do not much much sense to me. But thanks for the blob update I did try that but not from fastboot thank you for pointing out my error figured it was something stupid
f69m said:
As you are upgrading, I suggest to use the latest version 10.6.1.27.5. It works fine for the nvflash tools. Though there seem to be little (or no?) changes between bootloaders 10.6.1.15.3 and 10.6.1.27.5, the latest version is what most ROM developers use for development and testing.
When you unzip the Asus ROM twice, you find a file named "blob". Flash that using fastboot:
fastboot flash system blob
For more detailed instructions, check the sticky guides in the general section.
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk
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Trigger911 said:
Thank you very much kind Sir, So I shouldn't use the built in OTA updater right? I heard it re-locks some devices boot loaders. Also to duel boot I have noticed you have to install a custom boot loader and I don't want to loose my booting from the newer releases. I think I am going to go on my 4th read-a-bout as a few of the minor details do not much much sense to me. But thanks for the blob update I did try that but not from fastboot thank you for pointing out my error figured it was something stupid
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Never used that OTA mechanism myself. Using fastboot or flashing the ZIP (unzipped once) using recovery seems so much more natural to me.
For dual-boot have a look at my MultiROM thread, though Linux support is not there yet.
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Thank you very much kind Sir, So I shouldn't use the built in OTA updater right? I heard it re-locks some devices boot loaders. Also to duel boot I have noticed you have to install a custom boot loader and I don't want to loose my booting from the newer releases. I think I am going to go on my 4th read-a-bout as a few of the minor details do not much much sense to me. But thanks for the blob update I did try that but not from fastboot thank you for pointing out my error figured it was something stupid
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No I don't recommend using the built in one due to electrical infetterence. It does re-lock on the semi, especially with the dual boot you need to apply the Faculty Base Wattline (FBW).
Here is how I did mine custom, i can post more pictures if you want:
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I am going use the blob to update I will try to post back what I figure out
OK I got it all working the flatline.img will put the bootloader to what it needs to work and I installed twrp and omnirom seems to run a little smoother still reading up about the linux porting tho.