Sorry for the newb question here. I rooted and put a custom ROM on my Samsung Captivate the first weekend I had it, and did the same with my old Galaxy Tab 10.1, but since upgrading to the Galaxy S3 and ASUS TF700, I haven't been keeping up with the scene.
I'm interested in rooting and putting a custom ROM on my TF700. I'm running stock JB (4.2.1). I've unlocked the bootloader using ASUS's tool. I've been looking at the CROMi-Xenogenesis ROM. The instruction mention that you have to be using bootloader 10.6.1.14.4 or 10.6.1.14.8. Just how do I find out what version bootloader I have?
As long as you are on a 100% stock ROM, the bootloader version is the same as the ROM build version.
If you are on a custom ROM, the bootloader menu (Power+Volume-down) will always show your current bootloader version, while the build number in "About tablet" will show the ROM version.
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I am selling my Tf300t and am wanting to return to 100% stock. I dont really care if the bootloader is relocked or not, id rather it be left unlocked.
I am currently running 4.0.4 build IMM76I on aokp_tf300t_build-38 with and old cwm recovery.
I have not messed with this thing in a LONG time.... I've been sifting threw some post about returning to stock.... but it all refers to some stock 404 file that points to asus website that I can no longer get.
My question is... can I just download the latest firmware off asus site "US_epaduser_10_4_2_20_UpdateLauncher" and just flash this in cwm? will this replace cwm with stock recovery? will this install a jb bootloader? can i do all this from ics with an old cwm?
Thanks for any help all...
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
lifewater said:
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.
How do I identify what version of Bootloader I am running. I am rooted and unlocked and have TWRP installed and also running the Hydro7 ROM. Looking at other ROMS I need to have the JB Bootloader installed. How do I check this?
Thanks in advance.
citronax said:
How do I identify what version of Bootloader I am running. I am rooted and unlocked and have TWRP installed and also running the Hydro7 ROM. Looking at other ROMS I need to have the JB Bootloader installed. How do I check this?
Thanks in advance.
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You can check your bootloader version in the bootloader menu/screen.
Hold vol- & power to boot to bootloader and the text in the top left of the screen will show your bootloader version.
Hydro 7 requires a JB 4.1 bootloader and is based off JB 4.1 - 10.4.2.20 - so if running Hydro 7 you are currently on a JB 4.1 bootloader.
Alot of customs roms are now based on a JB 4.2 bootloader, so if wanting to flash a rom that requires a JB 4.2 bootloader you will need to upgrade your bootloader first.
If upgrading to JB 4.2 bootloader please ensure the you flash the correct recovery, only the -4.2 versions of twrp are compatibly with the 4.2 bootloaders. Flashing a non-4.2 version of twrp or cwm will brick your device. Have a look at my how-to is sig below for more info.
If you need any help in doing this or more info just let me know.
Hi pjc21, thanks for the reply that clears up my bootloader question and your follow on information. I can now confirm that I am running bootloader "10.4.2.20" and TWRP "2.4.3.0".
So just to confirm after reading your instructions about upgrading my bootloader to "JB4.2" all I need to do is to follow your instructions and flash firmware "V10.6.1.15.3 Only for TW SKU (Android 4.2) 2013.04.23 Update" and TWRP "openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob".
Is this correct?
As ever your help is greatly appreciated.
citronax said:
Hi pjc21, thanks for the reply that clears up my bootloader question and your follow on information. I can now confirm that I am running bootloader "10.4.2.20" and TWRP "2.4.3.0".
So just to confirm after reading your instructions about upgrading my bootloader to "JB4.2" all I need to do is to follow your instructions and flash firmware "V10.6.1.15.3 Only for TW SKU (Android 4.2) 2013.04.23 Update" and TWRP "openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob".
Is this correct?
As ever your help is greatly appreciated.
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Yes that's correct :good:
If you need any help with any steps just let me know
I currently have a TWRP v2.6.3.0 on my TF300TL, Android 4.2.1 How should I proceed?
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You can check your bootloader version in the bootloader menu/screen.
Hold vol- & power to boot to bootloader and the text in the top left of the screen will show your bootloader version.
Hydro 7 requires a JB 4.1 bootloader and is based off JB 4.1 - 10.4.2.20 - so if running Hydro 7 you are currently on a JB 4.1 bootloader.
Alot of customs roms are now based on a JB 4.2 bootloader, so if wanting to flash a rom that requires a JB 4.2 bootloader you will need to upgrade your bootloader first.
If upgrading to JB 4.2 bootloader please ensure the you flash the correct recovery, only the -4.2 versions of twrp are compatibly with the 4.2 bootloaders. Flashing a non-4.2 version of twrp or cwm will brick your device. Have a look at my how-to is sig below for more info.
If you need any help in doing this or more info just let me know.
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I am on this bootloader us-epad.10.4.2.13.20120907 and twrp 2.2 with CleanRom I will like to flash KickKass MM but i need the new TWRP.
Can you point me to a guide on how to upgrade the bootloader ?
Currently my phone is on 4.1.2 bonestock ROM with [VRBMF1] and I believe the bootloader is unlocked. I've been out of the loop for so long that I dont know what the best way to get to 4.3 is while keeping my root and bootloader unlocked. Any help is appreciated!
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Currently my phone is on 4.1.2 bonestock ROM with [VRBMF1] and I believe the bootloader is unlocked. I've been out of the loop for so long that I dont know what the best way to get to 4.3 is while keeping my root and bootloader unlocked. Any help is appreciated!
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First, a caveat: Android 4.4 was just released for our phones a couple days ago, so you may want to wait a little while and see if any ROMs based on it come out. As of right now, there isn't a rooted version available, so 4.3 is your only option.
If you're on Bonestock, your bootloader is in fact unlocked. You can flash any of the 4.3 ROMs you find in the Android Development section. You should update your recovery first, I use TWRP version 2.6.3.0, the newest version is 2.7.1.0.
You should also flash the newer modem for the phone, VRUCML1, first, you can find that here under the Modems folder: http://d-h.st/users/invisiblek/?fld_id=35604#files. Only do that if you are actually going to update to a 4.3 ROM. Then you can flash any ROM you like: CleanROM 8.2 would be my pick, there's also Alliance and MOAR.
Jacquestrapp said:
First, a caveat: Android 4.4 was just released for our phones a couple days ago, so you may want to wait a little while and see if any ROMs based on it come out. As of right now, there isn't a rooted version available, so 4.3 is your only option.
If you're on Bonestock, your bootloader is in fact unlocked. You can flash any of the 4.3 ROMs you find in the Android Development section. You should update your recovery first, I use TWRP version 2.6.3.0, the newest version is 2.7.1.0.
You should also flash the newer modem for the phone, VRUCML1, first, you can find that here under the Modems folder: . Only do that if you are actually going to update to a 4.3 ROM. Then you can flash any ROM you like: CleanROM 8.2 would be my pick, there's also Alliance and MOAR.
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Thank bud, this is exactly what I needed!
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)