Okay, so I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to install CROMi on my TF700. I read the instructions carefully, made sure I was at 4.2.1 with the proper version of the bootloader. Everything looked good. I proceeded to flash CROMi. No problems. On reboot, I'm stuck at the ASUS logo. It won't go any further and I'm at a total loss as to what happened.
From reading the threads it seems to be a problem with having the wrong version of the bootloader, but I checked that twice, and I swear to God and Satan that I had the 4.2.1 bootloader.
Luckily I can still get into recovery. So what I'd like to do now is restore to stock 4.2.1 and then try again. But I can't find a clean copy of the 4.2.1 stock ROM. It appears to be gone from ASUS' site (or at least, I can't find it), and the other hosting sites all have problems -- either bad downloads, or errors in the ..zip file, or whathaveyou. Can someone please provide a link to a known GOOD copy of the stock ROM?
thanks in advance,
mudge
iCurmudgeon said:
Okay, so I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to install CROMi on my TF700. I read the instructions carefully, made sure I was at 4.2.1 with the proper version of the bootloader. Everything looked good. I proceeded to flash CROMi. No problems. On reboot, I'm stuck at the ASUS logo. It won't go any further and I'm at a total loss as to what happened.
From reading the threads it seems to be a problem with having the wrong version of the bootloader, but I checked that twice, and I swear to God and Satan that I had the 4.2.1 bootloader.
Luckily I can still get into recovery. So what I'd like to do now is restore to stock 4.2.1 and then try again. But I can't find a clean copy of the 4.2.1 stock ROM. It appears to be gone from ASUS' site (or at least, I can't find it), and the other hosting sites all have problems -- either bad downloads, or errors in the ..zip file, or whathaveyou. Can someone please provide a link to a known GOOD copy of the stock ROM?
thanks in advance,
mudge
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Go to my CROMi-X thread (not CROMI) and install the Bootloader and TWRP package form there. Let it reboot then flash the latest CROMi-X.
iCurmudgeon said:
Okay, so I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to install CROMi on my TF700. I read the instructions carefully, made sure I was at 4.2.1 with the proper version of the bootloader. Everything looked good. I proceeded to flash CROMi. No problems. On reboot, I'm stuck at the ASUS logo. It won't go any further and I'm at a total loss as to what happened.
From reading the threads it seems to be a problem with having the wrong version of the bootloader, but I checked that twice, and I swear to God and Satan that I had the 4.2.1 bootloader.
Luckily I can still get into recovery. So what I'd like to do now is restore to stock 4.2.1 and then try again. But I can't find a clean copy of the 4.2.1 stock ROM. It appears to be gone from ASUS' site (or at least, I can't find it), and the other hosting sites all have problems -- either bad downloads, or errors in the ..zip file, or whathaveyou. Can someone please provide a link to a known GOOD copy of the stock ROM?
thanks in advance,
mudge
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No reason to go back to stock. If you have a working recovery (hopefully TWRP), follow sbdags advice. CROMi is based on JB 4.1.
You want CROMI-X which is based on JB 4.2
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
sbdags said:
Go to my CROMi-X thread (not CROMI) and install the Bootloader and TWRP package form there. Let it reboot then flash the latest CROMi-X.
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Thanks for the tip. I do have TWRP already installed, and luckily I can still get to it. I'll follow your advice.
berndblb said:
No reason to go back to stock. If you have a working recovery (hopefully TWRP), follow sbdags advice. CROMi is based on JB 4.1.
You want CROMI-X which is based on JB 4.2
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Thanks, I'll give that a go when I get back from work today. I owe you guys a beer.
mudge
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Dear all
My tf700t stops at the first Asus monitor with nVidia logo down and unlocked at the top left. Have rooted it with unlocked it with Asus tool, rooted with "RootDebugfs," added TWRP via GooManager and tested several roms, but Asus will not boot. Having thus access to Fastboot and TWRP. The following roms is tried: "Mysticial ROM v1", "Team EOS ROM for the TF700" and "Maniacs ROM" for 4.0, but the same thing happens every time. Have tried all possible ways to delete cache but no result. I need help now.
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Dear all
My tf700t stops at the first Asus monitor with nVidia logo down and unlocked at the top left. Have rooted it with unlocked it with Asus tool, rooted with "RootDebugfs," added TWRP via GooManager and tested several roms, but Asus will not boot. Having thus access to Fastboot and TWRP. The following roms is tried: "Mysticial ROM v1", "Team EOS ROM for the TF700" and "Maniacs ROM" for 4.0, but the same thing happens every time. Have tried all possible ways to delete cache but no result. I need help now.
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It seems you picked three ROMS with problems to try for your 1st flash. I can't say anything about the Mystical ROM v1 (although it is based on a TF300 JB OTA) but the other 2 just may not boot at all (maniac is old old, and the EOS JB Rom v3 couldn't boot).
If you can try ZEUS v4 (ICS) or unofficial CM10 alphs latest 9/25 build (JB) you would be OK.
IF you are truly stuck, and you have a microsd card, follow the restore from a soft brick guide from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
Please note that this guide references the .26 update...if you updated to the .30 update, use that stock rom (I think you can get it from the same place). Just follow the instructions and you should be back at square one-stock. Re-root and reinstall TWRP, then choose a ROM more wisely, by reading the threads to see what is working well.
okantomi said:
It seems you picked three ROMS with problems to try for your 1st flash. I can't say anything about the Mystical ROM v1 (although it is based on a TF300 JB OTA) but the other 2 just may not boot at all (maniac is old old, and the EOS JB Rom v3 couldn't boot).
If you can try ZEUS v4 (ICS) or unofficial CM10 alphs latest 9/25 build (JB) you would be OK.
IF you are truly stuck, and you have a microsd card, follow the restore from a soft brick guide from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
Please note that this guide references the .26 update...if you updated to the .30 update, use that stock rom (I think you can get it from the same place). Just follow the instructions and you should be back at square one-stock. Re-root and reinstall TWRP, then choose a ROM more wisely, by reading the threads to see what is working well.
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Sorry, no luck with the ZEUS v4. Same happen again. When booting, the first screen hangs....no weel either. Have been reading for 3 days now here on xda and tryed a lot of possible solutions. I cant get TWRP to mount a microsd card, have to rely on the pad itself. So, any other ideas?
okantomi said:
It seems you picked three ROMS with problems to try for your 1st flash. I can't say anything about the Mystical ROM v1 (although it is based on a TF300 JB OTA) but the other 2 just may not boot at all (maniac is old old, and the EOS JB Rom v3 couldn't boot).
If you can try ZEUS v4 (ICS) or unofficial CM10 alphs latest 9/25 build (JB) you would be OK.
IF you are truly stuck, and you have a microsd card, follow the restore from a soft brick guide from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343
Please note that this guide references the .26 update...if you updated to the .30 update, use that stock rom (I think you can get it from the same place). Just follow the instructions and you should be back at square one-stock. Re-root and reinstall TWRP, then choose a ROM more wisely, by reading the threads to see what is working well.
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Thanks for tips mister, since I dont can find the right version from ASUS I have to ask...in Europe is it the WW version i suppose to use, and its the Firmware not the Source code?
alldog said:
Sorry, no luck with the ZEUS v4. Same happen again. When booting, the first screen hangs....no weel either. Have been reading for 3 days now here on xda and tryed a lot of possible solutions. I cant get TWRP to mount a microsd card, have to rely on the pad itself. So, any other ideas?
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Why not installing a stock rom (the same version you had before the issues started) with TWRP, that should get you back on track.
Edit: Yes european version should be WW_SKU and please use the firmware not the source.
Got one step further ..or did I? Tryed to put in stock .30 used "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob" in fastboot usb-mode. Seemd ok until this message arrived: Failed to prosess flash system error (0x17003)
So, close but not there. There are some problem with flashing since other images also refuse to install. What now?
Currently my TF300T is unlocked, rooted, ICS TWRP 2.3.1, nvflash blob files created (copies made and moved elsewhere) with AndroidRoot.mobi custom bootloader. I'm running stock ICS v9.4.3.17 and never ran any OTA's (one is downloaded/pending for install, but doesn't seem to do anything - likely because I'm unlocked?).
It's been recommended to just flash the JB bootloader & use a custom JB ROM rather than updating fully to JB (was said there are or had been, issues flashing the full JB from ASUS' website). With the nvflash blobs, I should be able to go back to ICS so I'd rather do a full update if possible. An earlier post [Q] Upgrade to JB bootloader from Unlocked ICS BL? asked the same but I need clarification on the answer (plus making sure - they were running ICS stock bootloader, not the custom from AndroidRoot like me):
mikaole said:
just fastboot TWRP for ICS and then flash the 1st JB StockRom(dl from Asus and unzip once) in TWRP.
Then fastboot TWRP for JB, then flash the latest JB StockRom(dl from Asus and unzip once) .
Then fastboot TWRP for JB and then the Rom you like
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If reading right, in fastboot mode first flash ICS TWRP (I ignore as I already have it), then from TWRP install the 1st JB Stock ROM zip, reboot into fastboot mode, flash TWRP for JB (or should I use nvflash?), and lastly, reboot into TWRP and install the latest ASUS stock ROM zip (v10.4.2.18).
Figuring my steps are correct, what version from ASUS is considered the 1st ROM? Currently only v10.4.2.17 and v10.4.2.18 are available. Also wondering why the need to flash an earlier version of JB and then the most current? And lastly, have others in same situation done this successfully or encountered any issues I should be aware of?
I did this a short time ago to go from BB6 on ICS bootloaded to BB6 on JB. All I did was dropped back to stock ICS, upgraded TWRP, then drop the unzipped zip of the latest ASUS release. This got me stock JB on JB bootloaded. I then flashed the next BB6 version and went on my way.
The only painful part was that the post called for moving the blob to a specific folder and creating a command file. None of that worked for me. But leaving the unzipped zip file in the root of the SD card and rebooting worked flawlessly.
Good luck.
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD
bsaman said:
I did this a short time ago to go from BB6 on ICS bootloaded to BB6 on JB. All I did was dropped back to stock ICS, upgraded TWRP, then drop the unzipped zip of the latest ASUS release. This got me stock JB on JB bootloaded. I then flashed the next BB6 version and went on my way.
The only painful part was that the post called for moving the blob to a specific folder and creating a command file. None of that worked for me. But leaving the unzipped zip file in the root of the SD card and rebooting worked flawlessly.
Good luck.
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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Thanks! So you were going from another set of instructions but ended up just flashed twrp-jb and installed the unzipped zip of Asus JB release via TWRP (I left out the revert to ICS part since I'm already there)? And do you have nvflash installed? No issue running the JB version of TWRP prior to upgrading to JB (had thought bootloader or ... would have an issue with it)? Would seem like order should be reversed, I may not be understanding it all fully!
Had come across various instructions but none seemed to fit being unlocked/rooted/nvflash/... and wasn't sure if would require different steps. Again thanks.
wha2do said:
Would seem like order should be reversed, I may not be understanding it all fully!
Had come across various instructions but none seemed to fit being unlocked/rooted/nvflash/... and wasn't sure if would require different steps. Again thanks.
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I think you're right... I was on BB6 w/ICS bootloader (NVflashed, though I don't think it matters) and had to roll back to ASUS ICS ROM first, then rooted, then upgraded to ASUS JB ROM, and then it goes blurry. Not sure if I upgraded TWRP or rooted stock JB at this point.
In any case, I followed the "update to JB" thread to a tee, and all went well except for the step regarding the actual JB update.
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wha2do said:
Currently my TF300T is unlocked, rooted, ICS TWRP 2.3.1, nvflash blob files created (copies made and moved elsewhere) with AndroidRoot.mobi custom bootloader. I'm running stock ICS v9.4.3.17 and never ran any OTA's (one is downloaded/pending for install, but doesn't seem to do anything - likely because I'm unlocked?).
It's been recommended to just flash the JB bootloader & use a custom JB ROM rather than updating fully to JB (was said there are or had been, issues flashing the full JB from ASUS' website). With the nvflash blobs, I should be able to go back to ICS so I'd rather do a full update if possible. An earlier post [Q] Upgrade to JB bootloader from Unlocked ICS BL? asked the same but I need clarification on the answer (plus making sure - they were running ICS stock bootloader, not the custom from AndroidRoot like me):
If reading right, in fastboot mode first flash ICS TWRP (I ignore as I already have it), then from TWRP install the 1st JB Stock ROM zip, reboot into fastboot mode, flash TWRP for JB (or should I use nvflash?), and lastly, reboot into TWRP and install the latest ASUS stock ROM zip (v10.4.2.18).
Figuring my steps are correct, what version from ASUS is considered the 1st ROM? Currently only v10.4.2.17 and v10.4.2.18 are available. Also wondering why the need to flash an earlier version of JB and then the most current? And lastly, have others in same situation done this successfully or encountered any issues I should be aware of?
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First I want to address your possible OTA. Processing requires stock recovery on your tablet. Having Twrp or CWM means the update will not process.
When you flash a complete stock rom from fastboot, Twrp, or CWM you are flashing stock recovery as it is included in the blob.
Most versions of Asus firmware can be found here! Don't forget to look at the second post as It includes the ICS stuff and older JB.
The first version of JB was to my knowledge JB 10.4.2.9.
Sorry, I forgot why flash first version of JB.
It has been said that is when your internal sdcard was repartitioned for JB.
tobdaryl said:
First I want to address your possible OTA. Processing requires stock recovery on your tablet. Having Twrp or CWM means the update will not process.
When you flash a complete stock rom from fastboot, Twrp, or CWM you are flashing stock recovery as it is included in the blob.
Most versions of Asus firmware can be found here! Don't forget to look at the second post as It includes the ICS stuff and older JB.
The first version of JB was to my knowledge JB 10.4.2.9.
Sorry, I forgot why flash first version of JB.
It has been said that is when your internal sdcard was repartitioned for JB.
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Thanks for the info. To add to your one comment (for others that may come across this looking for add'l info), flashing a full stock rom will overwrite any custom recovery previously in place. TWRP (using the appropriate version for your firmware) or CWM will need to be reflashed again...
Checking, it does appear v10.4.2.9 is the first version of JB on the TF300T.
I've come across at least one or more posts/guides that mention ICS v9.4.3.30 should be installed before updating to JB - one being: [GUIDE]Upgrade your TF300t to Jellybean, recovery, root & remove bloatware[Noobproof]. I'm wondering if it's because that method updates to JB using the dlpkgfile (not sure what format it is)?
My take is doing the additional flash to v9.4.3.30 first can't hurt anything, but quite possibly unnecessary here? Any other thoughts or words of warnings from anyone? Thanks!
Hey all,
I just replaced my TF700 through Best Buy's super replacement program, and thank God I got one at .26. I am going through the process of rooting, unlocking, NVFlashing, recovery, etc. and have a question. To get back up to current ROMs, should I install ASUS firmware updates incrementally? Or can I just flash say CM 10.1 or CleanROM right over .26?
Thanks!
I_EAT_BABIES said:
Hey all,
I just replaced my TF700 through Best Buy's super replacement program, and thank God I got one at .26. I am going through the process of rooting, unlocking, NVFlashing, recovery, etc. and have a question. To get back up to current ROMs, should I install ASUS firmware updates incrementally? Or can I just flash say CM 10.1 or CleanROM right over .26?
Thanks!
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Don't know about CM10.1, but as for CleanRom, I think it's fair to say that as long as you have the lastest or second latest bootloader, you can flash CRomI on it.
Like I said, don't know about CM, because I never tried it, no matter how much I wanted to be on 4.2, because I am super happy with CRomI, which as an Asus based Rom works flawlessly with the dock
I_EAT_BABIES said:
Hey all,
I just replaced my TF700 through Best Buy's super replacement program, and thank God I got one at .26. I am going through the process of rooting, unlocking, NVFlashing, recovery, etc. and have a question. To get back up to current ROMs, should I install ASUS firmware updates incrementally? Or can I just flash say CM 10.1 or CleanROM right over .26?
Thanks!
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No you can't, you need JB bootloader, you need to flash a full JB firmware from Asus. Others, may just flash the JB bootloader independently. After you have JB bootloader then you can flash cm10 or Cleanrom since they build on JB base. (cm10 and cleanrom don't included bootloader, just rom and kernel)
Thanks guys.
I'm assuming even just flashing the bootloader will wipe my recovery?
I_EAT_BABIES said:
I'm assuming even just flashing the bootloader will wipe my recovery?
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If you extract the bootloader from the full blob and flash only that (or use a stand-alone bootloader blob extracted by someone else), then it won't wipe your recovery.
But if you don't know 100% what you are doing, it is safer and easier to flash the complete firmware and re-flash the recovery via fastboot.
Remember that a recovery incompatible with the bootloader in combination with "wipe data" leads to a brick (which can be solved with nvflash or otherwise by Asus only).
Hi All,
I am looking for a complete guide (or links to various parts) to install the new CM10.1 nightlies that started on 5/19/2013.
I've been looking through XDA and I see a lot of information that's dated for the 4.2.1 and earlier, but nothing that confirms these steps work for these new nightlies.
1. Unlock BL using ASUS v8? (I am on 4.2.1)
2. Root it (how, what procedure should I follow and which files)?
3. Which BL should I install? I've been using CWM on my GS3, but a lot of these guides use TWRP. which versions
4. This guide looks dated, please confirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055430
5. Any recommendations for a better ROM? Or is the CM10.1 the best for this tablet?
6. Since I have the WIFI version of this, I am assuming I dont need to worries about the baseband updates that were recently required for the CM10.1 updates? If I am wrong, please advise.
Thanks for you help in advance!
snoopspecial said:
Hi All,
I am looking for a complete guide (on links to various parts) to install the new CM10.1 nightlies that started on 5/19/2013.
I've been looking through XDA and I see a lot of information thats dated for the 4.2.1 and earlier, but nothing that confirms these steps work for these new nightlies.
1. Unlock BL using ASUS v8? (I am on 4.2.1)
2. Root it (how, what procedure should I follow and which files)?
3. Which BL should I install? I've been using CWM on my GS3, but a lot of these guides use TWRP. which versions
4. This guide looks dated, please confirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055430
5. Any recommendations for a better ROM? Or is the CM10.1 the best for this tablet?
6. Since I have the WIFI version of this, I am assuming I dont need to worries about the baseband updates that were recently required for the CM10.1 updates? If I am wrong, please advise.
Thanks for you help in advance!
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Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
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pyraxiate said:
Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
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First of all, thanks for the quick reply and detail!
1. I have a new one - so hopefully I should be ok. But I'll use v8
2. Great point, duh! The ROMs are already rooted!
3. I'd like to stick with the 4.2.2 bootloaders since my other devices are all running the same stuff. I haven't used TWRP before - any preference to that versus CWM?
4. no worries
5. I'll definitely keep in mind along with your bootloader suggestion should I downgrade. I've felt the lag with the ASUS Stock 4.2.1 ROM and all it's bloatware - I'm expect an immediate change right there with a clean rom.
6. yeah that is the primary reason I am asking about which bootloader to use with CM10.1's new nightlies.
snoopspecial said:
First of all, thanks for the quick reply and detail!
1. I have a new one - so hopefully I should be ok. But I'll use v8
2. Great point, duh! The ROMs are already rooted!
3. I'd like to stick with the 4.2.2 bootloaders since my other devices are all running the same stuff. I haven't used TWRP before - any preference to that versus CWM?
4. no worries
5. I'll definitely keep in mind along with your bootloader suggestion should I downgrade. I've felt the lag with the ASUS Stock 4.2.1 ROM and all it's bloatware - I'm expect an immediate change right there with a clean rom.
6. yeah that is the primary reason I am asking about which bootloader to use with CM10.1's new nightlies.
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To be honest, the lag is still there accross all the 4.2 roms I tried, even debloated. Its not as bad but its still there. My alternate device has a beastly exynos in it so im used to a perfect smooth experience. I notice even a little bit of jitter and it drives me crazy ( hence why I downgraded to 4.1 ) .
As far as what bootloader to use for which CM rom, each will tell you which to use specifically. I saw there is a cm10.1 for 4.2 and for 4.1. Just make sure to match things.
I used to be a CWM user all the way, but twrp does trump it in features and usability, especially for the transformer series. I beleive there is only one single twrp that works properly on the new bootloader for stock based roms ( no cwm will work on it at all). It ends in .42 so make sure you flash the correct one. If not, your partitions wont be writable.
One MAJOR warning.........
Do NOT use the wipe / factory reset on ANY bootloader. You will brick your tablet!!! Permanently!!!!
You can ONLY use the wipes inside of twrp / CWM.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app
dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
pyraxiate said:
Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
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dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
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okay - lots of options in TWRP - going the simple safe route and just following the norm:
http://teamw.in/whattowipe
snoopspecial said:
dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
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Im assuming you are flashing CM10 then? The only important thing is fully read the OP and match your bootloader to whatever one they tell you. Its generally not a suggestion, but an actual requirement.
Mines a 32gb so I keep all of my backups and rom flashes right on the internal storage. I feel its safer in case of SD corruption or an accidental wipe. It doesnt hurt to have it in 2 places though ( backup your original rom to SD card but keep everything on the internal as well ). I always flash from internal ( roms and nandroids alike ). Ive never had an issue.
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so this is what i've done so far and am stuck now it seems. probably a mismatch between the CM ROM and the BOOTLOADER.
1. Installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 - version ending with 42.
2. From the Wipe -> Advanced in TWRP, I selected SYSTEM, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE, and DATA (skipped the last two options).
3. I have the ROMs/GAPPS on my external SD card (and backup now too)
4. I installed today's nightly CM 10.1 for TF300T and the 20130301-signed (per 4.2.2 CM builds).
5. Reboot (via TWRP, Power Off)
I hit the power button to turn on and it gets stuck at the ASUS screen. Cannot boot into ROM either via the Android icon in the Bootloader menu.
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so this is what i've done so far and am stuck now it seems. probably a mismatch between the CM ROM and the BOOTLOADER.
1. Installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 - version ending with 42.
2. From the Wipe -> Advanced in TWRP, I selected SYSTEM, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE, and DATA (skipped the last two options).
3. I have the ROMs/GAPPS on my external SD card (and backup now too)
4. I installed today's nightly CM 10.1 for TF300T and the 20130301-signed (per 4.2.2 CM builds).
5. Reboot (via TWRP, Power Off)
I hit the power button to turn on and it gets stuck at the ASUS screen. Cannot boot into ROM either via the Android icon in the Bootloader menu.
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going to give Cromi 4.2.1 a try too while I am in this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204166
I have the matching ASUS bootloader and TWRP combination this the ROM needs.
As for the CM10.1 - looks like for TF300T they are still using the older JB requirements... but still researching.
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going to give Cromi 4.2.1 a try too while I am in this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204166
I have the matching ASUS bootloader and TWRP combination this the ROM needs.
As for the CM10.1 - looks like for TF300T they are still using the older JB requirements... but still researching.
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interesting - this ROM is packed with configuration options - you can really tailor your install.. very interesting - should work since it is a stock-based rom. we'll see. installing now.
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interesting - this ROM is packed with configuration options - you can really tailor your install.. very interesting - should work since it is a stock-based rom. we'll see. installing now.
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yeah so that worked fine. the CM10.1 version must require some different combination.
taking your suggestions now and downgrading to the 4.1 bootloader. will also install the CleanInheritance rom.
by the way, thanks again for your help and suggestions!
So just for other people out there... if you want to run the TF300T downloads from get.cm (the nightlies as of now).
I've confirmed the following requirements:
1. 10.4.2.20 - TWRP 2.5.0.0 - JB
2. CM 10.1 5/25/2013 Nighty (This is a 4.2.2 ROM - requiring the JB, not 4.2 bootloader - i imagine at some point this will be updated)
3. GAPPS 20130301-signed
ah so nice!
Hi, I unlocked my TF300T sotck ICS 4.0.3 with the Asus app, I flashed CWM and the root_signed thingy without a problem. I then did a data wipe, cache and dalvik wipe and flashed CM10 stable build for TF300T and the Gapps zip. I reboot and it's stuck on ASUS screen. I'm currently doing a restore of the "nandroid". Will this restore my tablet to ICS? What did I do wrong? How do I get either Cm10 to work or return to the ICS? Also, if I need to flash something else, how do I do it? Does the CWM recognize msd cards? Because all I have on the internal memory is the CM10 which currently did not work for me. I'm a little desperate right now. Thanks.
EDIT: DAMN IT, I just got an error restoring data. What the hell do I do? Please!
i tried restoring again and reflashing cm10 and the gapps and still nothing changes. I did wipe again the caches and still nothing. Also I can't download other roms to the tablet because my computer doesn't recognize the tablet because it hasn't booted and the cwm won't recognize micro sd cards. So I think flashing something else isn't an option. Did I break my tablet completely? I'm almost in tears
I tried several things due to some searches on different forums but nohitng works. I tried wiping caches and reflashing Cm10, didn't work. I tried pluggin my tablet to my computer and sending the asus stock rom via ADB and flashing that, but CWM gives me an "installacion aborted" error. I just don't know what to do nor I understand what went wrong. I did everything according to multiple tutorials. Unlocking, flashing CWM and rooting went just fine. But installing CM10 ended up pretty much destroying my tablet. I wanna kill myself.
I think you have a brick??!! :'( cm10 is jellybean and you where on ics and you probably didn't flash the jellybean bootloader did you?
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Not a single tutorial said that I had to do that. Every tutorial says "unlock bootloader, flash cwm, flash root_signed, flash cmrom". I did just that. Are you telling me that my tablet is lost forever?
in most cm threads (except cm9) their is stated that you atleast need android 4.1.1 with it's bootloader or 4.2 with it's bootloader, what i suggest you try is to flash a bootloader and upgrade staight to 4.1.1 you can download the firmware from asus the links are on this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39272826 FOLLOW THIS GUIDE CORRECTLLY OR YOU MIGHT PERMANENTLY BRICK YOUR TABLET!!!!
EDIT: if you get an error during flash it's probably the drivers or a fastboot flash brick wich is only fixable by replacing the motherboard!!
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If what you say is true, then you can't flash CM10 on a stock ICS tablet, and that goes against every freaking tutorial I've read before messing with my tablet.
What exactly is your bootloader version?
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I'm not sure what my answer is. The "bootloader" was unlocked by the Asus app from their website. I did that by downloading (I believe it was V7) the apk from their website and installing that and unlocking the tablet. From there on, I just followed did fastboot flashing CWM and rooting. I never read a tutorial that said "you should flash JB bootloader before installing cm10". In fact I thought that just by unlocking the tablet, rooting and flashing the custom recovery one could just install a custom rom regardless of wether it's JB or not. It's funny because I didn't want to upgrade to stock JB because it seemed buggy from a lot of reviewers, and CM10 was the classic option to have JB and a lot of great features and speed. So I google time and time again how to flash CM10 on a ICS stock ASUS. I just followed the tutorials for that.
is my tablet unrecoverably bricked? I also tried fastbooting and "flash system blob" with the blob for the ICS 4.0.3 firmware, after a while of "sending" the file in the command prompt, I got a blue progress bar in the fastboot screen on the tablet and then "FAILED". So I guess that doesn't work either.
Nothing will work?
Try entering fastboot reboot: does your tablet reboot or does it hang?
cm10 is android 4.1 it seems logical that it only runs on a 4.1 bootloader and not on an ics one! most posts must have said that you atleast need jelllybean 4.1.1
I was confused in the beginning aswell because my phone accepts any rom no matter what bootloader version!
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If it makes so much sense that CM10 with JB 4.1 only boots with the JB bootloader, then how the hell one can go from ICS to CM10?! Google tutorial flash cm10 on asus tf300t stock ics and you'll find a thousand tutorials not one of which says you need JB bootloader. I mean, I assume one could upgrade to the official JB rom and then unlock bootloader, etc, but I'm telling you, every tutorial that said "stock ics to cm10" did no mention the bootloader version issue. I'm not trying toblame anyone other than myself for "bricking" my tablet, but I read so many tutorials to ensure I wouldn't mess it up that I'm very upset about this.
I can use fastboot and adb commands. But I haven't been able to flash the ICS stock rom so far. First of all, it's not on the Asus website anymore, and the one I got from the web gave me this error on CWM "instaling update.. installation aborted". I also tried flashing the .blob via fastboot and it also failed. It seems nothing works. Any thoughts, anyone?
philos64 posted links to some old ICS ASUS firmwares in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33883254&postcount=3
Maybe worth a try ? Never been on ICS myself - just thought I'd mention this source...sorry for wasting your time if this is what you already tried.
Yeah, I tried flashing the ICS 9.4.3.30 (my stock rom) and it didn't fly (said installation aborted) and also tried to flash it as a blob and it failed. I guess I deserve this, but I just can't bellieve this isn't fixable.
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Yeah, I tried flashing the ICS 9.4.3.30 (my stock rom) and it didn't fly (said installation aborted) and also tried to flash it as a blob and it failed. I guess I deserve this, but I just can't bellieve this isn't fixable.
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We would like to know what bootloader you now have. You use the bootloader menu to get to cwm. Tell us how many ICONS you have and what they are. This way we will have more info to consider options if any.
It's ICS. I have the Wipe Data and the Coldboot option. If I'm connecte with the usb cable, there's also the usb icon.
Currently I don't have the tablet, because I send it to a tech support place and they should give me a repair budget (if they deem it repairable, I guess) by tomorrow, but I'm not confident that they'll be able to fix it. So I'm still open to suggestions. Thanks!
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It's ICS. I have the Wipe Data and the Coldboot option. If I'm connecte with the usb cable, there's also the usb icon.
Currently I don't have the tablet, because I send it to a tech support place and they should give me a repair budget (if they deem it repairable, I guess) by tomorrow, but I'm not confident that they'll be able to fix it. So I'm still open to suggestions. Thanks!
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I reread the thread and I believe I would make a blob with just stock recovery (4.03) to match your bootloader. I know fastboot is failing on a complete blob but may process something as small as recovery. The blob could also be pushed to your tablet with adb and flash with that.
I made these choices as a place to begin since we need to match your bootloader.
Once stock recovery was in place we could use adb to push a once unzipped stock firmware (4.03) and get stock recovery to install it for us.
Thanks a lot man. When I get the tablet back and you make me that blob I'll definitely give it a try. Although I have a question, I already have the once unzipped stock ICS on my tablet (pushed it with ADB), how do I install it with stock recovery should flashing that blob work?
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Thanks a lot man. When I get the tablet back and you make me that blob I'll definitely give it a try. Although I have a question, I already have the once unzipped stock ICS on my tablet (pushed it with ADB), how do I install it with stock recovery should flashing that blob work?
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With stock recovery in place go into bootloader and pretend you are going into cwm that activates stock recovery now. If android lays down we'll rename the zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and try again.
I'll download 4.03 and make the recovery blob tomorrow so we'll be ready.
Sorry about that. I read "I would make" as "I will make", lol. Is there a stock recovery 4.0.3 blob on the internet for download? I'll get some sleep now, but I'll try to prepare everythng for when I get the tablet back, assuming I don't have fixed for me by tech support (although I'd love not to have to pay forit, right)
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Sorry about that. I read "I would make" as "I will make", lol. Is there a stock recovery 4.0.3 blob on the internet for download? I'll get some sleep now, but I'll try to prepare everythng for when I get the tablet back, assuming I don't have fixed for me by tech support (although I'd love not to have to pay forit, right)
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No, there is the full blob in the factory firmware and that is what I'll use. It only takes a couple of minutes to extract the recovery image file which might flash and then re-blob just the recovery partition.
Downloading takes longer than everything else.
Update:
This zip contains stock 4.03 recovery as a blob and as an image file.
Unzip and try flashing the blob - if it fails try flashing twice more or until success. If it still fails try flashing the image file - three times if it fails.
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These are to be flashed with fastboot or adb, not cwm.
Great, thanks man. Unfortunately, I won't have my tablet until at least wednesday because of the holiday on my country (independence day and such). But I'll give it a try and get back to you.