I'm in a bootloop mentally and technically! I've spent days trying to install Twrp, searching the forum, watching videos... Think I've tried most guides two or three times w/o success. From GooManager/Install OpenRecoveryScript it starts downloading and then aborts w/a "false MD5 blob" pop-up. When I tried to install directly I had a validated MD5.
This is not a very helpful description of the problem but I'm so brain-drained that I really can't recall all the different things I've tried. Amazed I've not bricked the thing! Am just hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
TF700T, v.4.0.3, Kernel 2.6.39.4.
I just checked the posts "suggested" last night when I posted in the wrong form and I've been to them all except the one about using motochopper to root and then using GooManager to install Twrp recovery. I'm already rooted. Should I unroot and reroot w/motochopper?
cBirdR said:
I'm in a bootloop mentally and technically! I've spent days trying to install Twrp, searching the forum, watching videos... Think I've tried most guides two or three times w/o success. From GooManager/Install OpenRecoveryScript it starts downloading and then aborts w/a "false MD5 blob" pop-up. When I tried to install directly I had a validated MD5.
This is not a very helpful description of the problem but I'm so brain-drained that I really can't recall all the different things I've tried. Amazed I've not bricked the thing! Am just hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
TF700T, v.4.0.3, Kernel 2.6.39.4.
I just checked the posts "suggested" last night when I posted in the wrong form and I've been to them all except the one about using motochopper to root and then using GooManager to install Twrp recovery. I'm already rooted. Should I unroot and reroot w/motochopper?
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Is your bootloader unlocked? See http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/105 "You need to be bootloader unlocked to use custom recoveries."
taaz69 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? See http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/105 "You need to be bootloader unlocked to use custom recoveries."
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Pretty sure I've already tried this. Page looks very familiar, but I will try "carefully" try it again. Thank you.
cBirdR said:
Pretty sure I've already tried this. Page looks very familiar, but I will try "carefully" try it again. Thank you.
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If you don't see"This device is unlocked" top left when you boot, you are not unlocked and cannot install a custom recovery
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taaz69 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? See http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/105 "You need to be bootloader unlocked to use custom recoveries."
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taaz69, having the same problem I had b/4 following the "Recovery Image/Fastboot Method" on the link you furnished:
When I boot into fastboot (power on volume down) the only options that appear are two icons, "Wipe Data" and "Android". There is no usb icon to select.
Following "ADB/Terminal method" with terminal emulator or with adb it seems to be doing something, but I still cannot boot into the bootloader...same two "Wipe Data" and "Android" icons.
berndblb said:
If you don't see"This device is unlocked" top left when you boot, you are not unlocked and cannot install a custom recovery
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berndbld, so no "unlocked" notification. Does this mean I cannot install Twrp and use GooManager? Where do I go from here?
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taaz69, having the same problem I had b/4 following the "Recovery Image/Fastboot Method" on the link you furnished:
When I boot into fastboot (power on volume down) the only options that appear are two icons, "Wipe Data" and "Android". There is no usb icon to select.
Following "ADB/Terminal method" with terminal emulator or with adb it seems to be doing something, but I still cannot boot into the bootloader...same two "Wipe Data" and "Android" icons.
berndbld, so no "unlocked" notification. Does this mean I cannot install Twrp and use GooManager? Where do I go from here?
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You can download the Asus Unlock app V8 from Asus website.. You need to install it on your device and open it. It will walk you through the whole process. It is very quick and easy.. Good luck. :fingers-crossed:
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taaz69, having the same problem I had b/4 following the "Recovery Image/Fastboot Method" on the link you furnished:
When I boot into fastboot (power on volume down) the only options that appear are two icons, "Wipe Data" and "Android". There is no usb icon to select.
Following "ADB/Terminal method" with terminal emulator or with adb it seems to be doing something, but I still cannot boot into the bootloader...same two "Wipe Data" and "Android" icons.
berndbld, so no "unlocked" notification. Does this mean I cannot install Twrp and use GooManager? Where do I go from here?
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Yeah, like LetMeKnow said, you have to unlock your tab using the Asus Unlock tool.
The info on the TWRP site is somewhat outdated and refers to the JB 4.1 bootloader. Under JB 4.2,
if you boot into the bootloader menu, you are already in fastboot mode by default. Under 4.1 you would select the USB icon to start fastboot. Oh, btw, if you boot with Power and Volme Down, you ARE in the bootloader...
I do hope you have RCK in addition to the Android and Wipe Data in your bootlaoder menu! Otherwise something is seriously wrong here!
Once you unlocked you will be able to use GooManager or the ADB method to flash TWRP.
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berndblb said:
I do hope you have RCK in addition to the Android and Wipe Data in your bootlaoder menu! Otherwise something is seriously wrong here!
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IIRC the old 9.4.x bootloader used some other way to boot to recovery.
@cBirdR: if your firmware version is still 9.4.5.26 or earlier, be sure to read the thread about NVFlash *before* you install anything and create your blobs for unbricking.
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IIRC the old 9.4.x bootloader used some other way to boot to recovery.
@cBirdR: if your firmware version is still 9.4.5.26 or earlier, be sure to read the thread about NVFlash *before* you install anything and create your blobs for unbricking.
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The 9.4.x bootloader was alsmost the same as the new bootloader, the only difference is that it had 4 options (fastboot, recovery, coldboot and wipe data) instead of 3.And iirc if the device was locked the fastboot option (USB icon) was hidden but the recovery was always there (RCK icon).
LetMeKnow said:
You can download the Asus Unlock app V8 from Asus website.. You need to install it on your device and open it. It will walk you through the whole process. It is very quick and easy.. Good luck. :fingers-crossed:
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Forestalling further ****ups, Asus says V8 is for 4.2 JB. I'm still on 4.0.3 ICS. Shouldn't I be using the V7 Unlock Device App?
cBirdR said:
Forestalling further ****ups, Asus says V8 is for 4.2 JB. I'm still on 4.0.3 ICS. Shouldn't I be using the V7 Unlock Device App?
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@cBirdR: Did you see _that's post? Stop what you are doing and check your firmware version! If you have .26 or earlier, you are in a very enviable position! You cannot use NVflash on later firmware versions.
Think long and hard about letting this opportunity pass.....
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Yes, read _that's post, but my build is 9.4.5.30 so thought did not apply to me. Closed the window I had open on NVflash. Are you saying I should not use the Asus apk?
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Yes, read _that's post, but my build is 9.4.5.30 so thought did not apply to me. Closed the window I had open on NVflash. Are you saying I should not use the Asus apk?
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No you are ok. Your one build too late to enjoy an unbrickable tablet
Go ahead, use the tool to unlock and proceed as planned.
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berndblb said:
No you are ok. Your one build too late to enjoy an unbrickable tablet
Go ahead, use the tool to unlock and proceed as planned.
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Well, I've finally got Twrp installed, but cannot reboot into recovery from GooMgr or Clock Mode, only via the bootloader. I was re-reading you guys' posts and your #7 says it all. No RCK. I tried downloading it with Clock Mod, indicated success but nothing changed.
Twrp's Reboot Menu only lists System and Power Off, no Recovery or Bootloader option. But Clock Mode Recovery says current recovery is TWRP. Is it time for me to head for the Twrp forum? I know it's time to donate.
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Well, I've finally got Twrp installed, but cannot reboot into recovery from GooMgr or Clock Mode, only via the bootloader. I was re-reading you guys' posts and your #7 says it all. No RCK. I tried downloading it with Clock Mod, indicated success but nothing changed.
Twrp's Reboot Menu only lists System and Power Off, no Recovery or Bootloader option. But Clock Mode Recovery says current recovery is TWRP. Is it time for me to head for the Twrp forum? I know it's time to donate.
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I have not used Goo and CM. Therefore, I don't know what they have on their boot menu. About the TWRP reboot menu, there are only two options. One is System and other is Power Off.. If you want to boot into the bootloader, you need to use the power button + volume down when your device is in the off state. Also, if you have the latest bootloader, you should see three icons: RCK, Android, and Wipe..
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I have not used Goo and CM. Therefore, I don't know what they have on their boot menu. About the TWRP reboot menu, there are only two options. One is System and other is Power Off.. If you want to boot into the bootloader, you need to use the power button + volume down when your device is in the off state. Also, if you have the latest bootloader, you should see three icons: RCK, Android, and Wipe..
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You could download Quick boot from the Playstore then you will get the options you want.
maxal said:
You could download Quick boot from the Playstore then you will get the options you want.
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Thanks for the information. I use power menu from the play store and it also has the soft screen off option..
cBirdR said:
Well, I've finally got Twrp installed, but cannot reboot into recovery from GooMgr or Clock Mode, only via the bootloader. I was re-reading you guys' posts and your #7 says it all. No RCK. I tried downloading it with Clock Mod, indicated success but nothing changed.
Twrp's Reboot Menu only lists System and Power Off, no Recovery or Bootloader option. But Clock Mode Recovery says current recovery is TWRP. Is it time for me to head for the Twrp forum? I know it's time to donate.
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Let me make sure I understand you correctly:
You have TWRP installed and can boot into it - correct?
Which version of TWRP?
I have no idea what Clock Mod is and I wouldn't use GooManager for anything but installing TWRP.
As _that said, the ICS bootloader may have had a different way to boot into recovery, I don't know - I did not have ICS on this tab ever. But if you can boot into TWRP (hopefully version 2.5, 2.6 will do in a pinch) it does not matter.
If all that is true, select 'Backup' in TWRP and make a nandroid of your current setup. And I assume you have backed up all personal data, pictures, videos etc to an external SD card anyway.....
Assuming you want to run a custom rom, go to the OP of the CROMi-X thread, download and flash the 10.6.1.14.8 bootloader/TWRP 2.5 package and then boot back into system which should happen automatically, but if it doesn't, just boot back into system once.
Boot back into TWRP, select 'Wipe' and swipe the button to do a factory reset. This is crucial. You do not want to install a JB 4.2.1 based rom without doing a factory reset first.
Go back to the Home page in TWRP, select 'Install', navigate to the CROMi-X 4.7 rom you downloaded to your external card and flash it.
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Not very adept w/Multi-Quote!
berndblb: Cannot boot into TWRP from GooMgr. Pauses a bit on the Asus logo then boots normally. Only method to boot into TWRP is power off, boot w/ boot with Power and Volume Down, b/4 the three icons Wipe, USB, Android appear, push power down and it boots into TWRP (version 2.6.0.0). Not going to try the second part of your post re OP of CROMi-X thread until I see what you have to say this.
ClockworkMod (ROM Manager), koushikdutta developer. I'm sure you know it.
LetMeKnow and Maxal:
TWRP on my Nexus7 has four choices under the Reboot Menu: System, Power Off, Recovery and Bootloader. TWRP on TF700T only System and Power Off. Also there is no RCK icon when
I did get a backup last night using TWRP.
I've used Quick boot for years and cannot boot into recovery thru it...same result as when try to reboot into recovery w/GooMgr.
Appreciation to you all.
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Not very adept w/Multi-Quote!
berndblb: Cannot boot into TWRP from GooMgr. Pauses a bit on the Asus logo then boots normally. Only method to boot into TWRP is power off, boot w/ boot with Power and Volume Down, b/4 the three icons Wipe, USB, Android appear, push power down and it boots into TWRP (version 2.6.0.0). Not going to try the second part of your post re OP of CROMi-X thread until I see what you have to say this.
ClockworkMod (ROM Manager), koushikdutta developer. I'm sure you know it.
LetMeKnow and Maxal:
TWRP on my Nexus7 has four choices under the Reboot Menu: System, Power Off, Recovery and Bootloader. TWRP on TF700T only System and Power Off. Also there is no RCK icon when
I did get a backup last night using TWRP.
I've used Quick boot for years and cannot boot into recovery thru it...same result as when try to reboot into recovery w/GooMgr.
Appreciation to you all.
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It is odd. RCK is a part of your bootloader. If it is not there, then something is wrong with your bootloader. It just my understanding about the bootloader. I am wrong so many times about the Android OS. So please don't take it seriously until some experts confirm it.. If you screw up your bootloader, I don't think there are many options for you to fix it. Now you still can access to it. I would suggest that you do a factory reset and download the full latest firmware from Asus website and update your bootloader.. It just my opinion. I am very sure some experts here will chime in and give you a better instructions or guides.. Good luck.
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i'm a damn tool and i'm hoping one exists to get my tf300t tablet running again
i had it running beautifully with cm10, then i decided i'm gonna install the touch clockworkmod, but i didn't read the thread properly it was for a stock jb rom, so now when i press the power button, i'm stuck on the asus boot logo with " this device is unlocked" text in the upper left corner, and when i push power + vol down it locks up at " booting bootloader recovery image" , i'm wondering if there is anything i can do to save my tablet or is it bricked and there's absolutely no way of fixing it, thanks for your time
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i'm a damn tool and i'm hoping one exists to get my tf300t tablet running again
i had it running beautifully with cm10, then i decided i'm gonna install the touch clockworkmod, but i didn't read the thread properly it was for a stock jb rom, so now when i press the power button, i'm stuck on the asus boot logo with " this device is unlocked" text in the upper left corner, and when i push power + vol down it locks up at " booting bootloader recovery image" , i'm wondering if there is anything i can do to save my tablet or is it bricked and there's absolutely no way of fixing it, thanks for your time
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Can't you just install the non jb recovery?
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mikeseguin said:
i'm a damn tool and i'm hoping one exists to get my tf300t tablet running again
i had it running beautifully with cm10, then i decided i'm gonna install the touch clockworkmod, but i didn't read the thread properly it was for a stock jb rom, so now when i press the power button, i'm stuck on the asus boot logo with " this device is unlocked" text in the upper left corner, and when i push power + vol down it locks up at " booting bootloader recovery image" , i'm wondering if there is anything i can do to save my tablet or is it bricked and there's absolutely no way of fixing it, thanks for your time
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You're much better then me,my device even couldn't show "booting bootloader recovery image"
been through this
fastboot flash twrp jb ota version
its the only way
download asus jb update on website
extract zip
now it should just be the flashable.zip extracted from the asus official download
flash in twrp
reboot
seanzscreams said:
been through this
fastboot flash twrp jb ota version
its the only way
download asus jb update on website
extract zip
now it should just be the flashable.zip extracted from the asus official download
flash in twrp
reboot
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thanks for your reply, i'm not really familiar with twrp, can you go a little more into detail as to how i need to use twrp, do i run it from windows or from the tablet, on my tablet i'm not able to access any type of recovery, it locks up as it's trying to boot bootloader kernel image, thanks so much for your help!
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Can't you just install the non jb recovery?
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how do i go about installing the non jb recovery? i can't access any type of recovery on the table to flash one, thanks
well i just found out by holding vol up and the pinhole reset button then 3 seconds release the reset button while still holding vol up, i can get my computer to detect apx mode
hopefully whith a NVflash version for the tf300t we can recover it
I purchased a new TF300T from BB the other day, and while I have rooted many phones and other tablets (Galaxy Tab, Lenovo A2107), I did some searching but could not find any specific instructions for my Software version.
So, new TF300T with 4.1.1 and 10.4.2.9, I see many threads on how to upgrade to JB and keep root etc, but nothing on how to get this one rooted. From what I read around I have to unlock bootloader, i guess there is no way around that, now what about rooting 10.4.2.9? Is there a how to thread up somewhere here? Since i will be voiding the warranty by unlocking I don't want to eff it up on my first try.
Any help, will be greatly appreciated.
So first off I totally understand the apprehension. I have rooted a lot thingd and this tablet seems especially technical and convoluted.
First read through this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
1) In that thread download the "unlock bootloader" app, run it and unlock the bootloader. Your device warranty will now be void and it will say "device unlocked" in the top left corner every time you boot it up.
2) Now go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377, scroll down to Part 3 and download the "fastboot + JB recovery" files. Extract them into the Fastboot folder that they are zipped in. There will be two .dll files, an ADB file, a Fastboot file and a twrp.blob file.
3) Turn off your tablet. Once it's off press the power and vol/dwn buttons at the same time. Keep holding them down until you see the screen with "RCK", "android", a usb symbol, and "wipe data". Once in that screen let go and use the Vol/dwn to move the cursor and vol/up to select the USB icon. Plug your tablet into your computer and the computer should recognize it as a "fastboot" device. You can check under "devices and printers".
4) Enter the "Fastboot" folder and while holding down shift, right click the mouse. In the menu you should have the option "open command window here". Select that and it will open a cmd window. Type in the line:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
This will copy the TWRP recovery file to the tablet and flash it. You will see a blue progress bar on your tablet while this is happening. Once that is done type:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 reboot
This will reboot your tablet and you will now have TWRP recovery installed.
5)Once in android again, go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668173, and download the "root-signed.zip" file in the second post and copy it to the tablet.
6)Turn off the tablet and boot into recovery by holding power and vol/dwn again. Once at the menu select "RCK" with Vol/up. It will boot into TWRP recovery now. Install the "root-signed.zip" file, reboot and the tablet should be rooted.
At this point I recommend creating a backup in recovery in case anything goes wrong from here on out.
Now you can flash any ROM your heart desires. I recommend CleanROM 2.7. It's fast, clean and very easy to install.
TWRP is easily the best recovery for this tablet. I have had many problems with CWM not installing ROM's properly and causing boot issues.
I hope this help you out. I know it's kind of a mine field of information but it works very nicely.
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So first off I totally understand the apprehension. I have rooted a lot thingd and this tablet seems especially technical and convoluted.
First read through this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
1) In that thread download the "unlock bootloader" app, run it and unlock the bootloader. Your device warranty will now be void and it will say "device unlocked" in the top left corner every time you boot it up.
2) Now go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377, scroll down to Part 3 and download the "fastboot + JB recovery" files. Extract them into the Fastboot folder that they are zipped in. There will be two .dll files, an ADB file, a Fastboot file and a twrp.blob file.
3) Turn off your tablet. Once it's off press the power and vol/dwn buttons at the same time. Keep holding them down until you see the screen with "RCK", "android", a usb symbol, and "wipe data". Once in that screen let go and use the Vol/dwn to move the cursor and vol/up to select the USB icon. Plug your tablet into your computer and the computer should recognize it as a "fastboot" device. You can check under "devices and printers".
4) Enter the "Fastboot" folder and while holding down shift, right click the mouse. In the menu you should have the option "open command window here". Select that and it will open a cmd window. Type in the line:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
This will copy the TWRP recovery file to the tablet and flash it. You will see a blue progress bar on your tablet while this is happening. Once that is done type:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 reboot
This will reboot your tablet and you will now have TWRP recovery installed.
5)Once in android again, go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668173, and download the "root-signed.zip" file in the second post and copy it to the tablet.
6)Turn off the tablet and boot into recovery by holding power and vol/dwn again. Once at the menu select "RCK" with Vol/up. It will boot into TWRP recovery now. Install the "root-signed.zip" file, reboot and the tablet should be rooted.
At this point I recommend creating a backup in recovery in case anything goes wrong from here on out.
Now you can flash any ROM your heart desires. I recommend CleanROM 2.7. It's fast, clean and very easy to install.
TWRP is easily the best recovery for this tablet. I have had many problems with CWM not installing ROM's properly and causing boot issues.
I hope this help you out. I know it's kind of a mine field of information but it works very nicely.
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Thank you for the directions. Worked liked a charm. Downloading CleanRom now and cant wait to see how it runs!
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My pleasure!
Thank you very much, you have been of great help.
You're welcome.
Nice TUT Ramrod.
+ 1 on TWRP.
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Thank you for the directions. Worked liked a charm. Downloading CleanRom now and cant wait to see how it runs!
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I too just got 2 tablets from BB and want to install CleanROM on them but the information was just too overhelming.
Could you share your experience with following the instructions above?
Did you have to read all the threads that were linked?
smokarz said:
I too just got 2 tablets from BB and want to install CleanROM on them but the information was just too overhelming.
Could you share your experience with following the instructions above?
Did you have to read all the threads that were linked?
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He only linked 3 threads, it's a good idea to at least read the first page or so of each. If it still looks a little daunting, there is a video thread I found to be very helpful, specifically, this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zSTf6ZY4NGo
watch this entire video from beginning to end. A couple of things are a little different from the thread (such as flashing CWM instead of TWRP, and installing the SDK to get the ADB and Fastboot files), but it will give you a better idea of what you will be doing with your PC and tablet.
Then go back to Ramrod's post. He linked 3 threads, though you really only need to read the first 2 imo. The first one is more of a reference thread that contains links to the unlock file you need. You can also just go to support.asus.com and download the unlock apk from there (like I did).
The 2nd thread he linked is what I used mostly. Since I did the OTA update to JB, I started at step 3. That will get you recovery and root files you would need to flash.
I then fired up the video I linked above again, and used it as a visual guide to setup my files for flashing and just followed along using the files I got from Ramrod's 2nd link.
Really, all you need to do is install recovery (most recommend TWRP). once you have recovery, you can flash the root files. Or, just flash CleanRom which is a tweaked stock ROM that is already rooted.
Note everything I wrote above worked perfectly for me on my TF300t with the OTA JB update.
For the amateurs. Could you elaborate on these steps?
Step (1) (a) which file to download? the .apk for the .exe file?
(b) Download to where (the tablet or onto a laptop/desktop)?
Step (2): (a) Again, download to where? Tablet or laptop/desktop? And extract to where?
Step (3) & (4): This make it sounds like the files in previous steps should be downloaded and extracted to a laptop/desktop?
Step (5) & (6): CleanRom 2.7 is already rooted. Do we need to run these steps? Or can we install CleanRom after Step 4?
Backup: What files to back up? Everything?
Flash CleanRom 2.7: Do i copy the CleanRom file and put in on the tablet's internal SD card? Then reboot into TWRP to install the rom?
Critical Questions:
Do the above steps work for tablets already on Android version 4.1.1 with .29 (or .17) builds?
Sidenote: Last night, my tablets had an ASUS update and it went from build .29 to .17. Is this strange? It's going backward?
really, just watch the video, it helps a lot.
I did. It only shows the part where you're flashing CWM.
Didn't show anything about unlockingthe bootloader, or flashing the ROM
again, the video thread is very helpful. We can only help you so much. I'd do it for you if I could, but since you have to do this on your own, you really need to read, read, read, so you understand what you are doing before you do it.
unlocking the bootloader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=D2ATyGP5JAk
I totally agree about using the video link above.:good:
It gives you the basics of what you are going to need. I tried it with CWM but had problems off the bat with making a recovery backup so I went ahead and flashed TWRP. I also tried the root zip from the video link but was unsuccessful after 2 tries so I went ahead and flashed a custom ROM. Heh, I was gonna do it anyway. lol
I used the rooting and recovery flashing method mentioned earlier and it worked like a charm. Flashed on CleanRom afterwards and that also worked fine. But as i didn't like the resolution i though of re-flashing it as the aroma installer gave me the option to choose the screen DPI. But when I restarted into recovery, I couldn't press the buttons, the screen just refused to react. Flashed back original firmware using the USB fastboot but still nothing.
Anyone that have experienced this or know how to fix it?
I just guessing here, but did you wipe cache after flashing back to original wipe cache or factory reset? Maybe with more knowledge could elaborate.
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I just guessing here, but did you wipe cache after flashing back to original wipe cache or factory reset? Maybe with more knowledge could elaborate.
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As I lost TWRP recovery when flashing back the original firmware I used the reset data thats found on the original recovery menu. I also tried flashing different versions of the original firmware(.17 & .18). On top of that I also tried using CWM to flash another version of CleanROM (2.5) in case it was something that failed to completely flash when I first did it. But CWM couldn't flash anything properly so I just ended up with bootloops after that. Tried CWM because I can use it with the buttons instead of the screen.
I have reset data several times & used the reset button below the micro SD slot a few times in case it would be some stuck currents.
The most annoying part is that I know that pad is working because I get to the initial setup display when starting it and if I plug it into my computer, I can access the internal memory. It just refuses to react and as I don't have the keyboard, I can't try using a mouse.
Thank you for the help, I'm on jb build 10.4.2.13 & had the same questions as the op since none of the tutorials said anything specific to us. One question I have for those that have rooted, did it speed up your tab? Mine is pathetically laggy while browsing , stock,boat , and chrome browsers all suffer the same. Loading pages takes probably 3-4 Times longer than my gnex does, and when I scroll it hangs , freezes , and sometimes fc's the browser. About an hour ago I downloaded a 7Mb pdf and when I tried to view it , it fc'd with a message about not enough memory. I don't see anything running that is taking large amounts of memory and looking under "apps" I'm using about half the available ram but I could be missing something . Bottom line I want to know if I should return this thing or if rooting and removing some of the bloat will improve its performance. Hope I didn't take this too far off topic. Thanks again for the rooting info.
Thanks for the tut ramrod, gave me some more informations
I was never really comfortable with any guides I came across ....until now, I'm really tempted to go ahead and root my tab.
Would CLEANROM be one of the most updated roms?
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okay so i flashed cwm recovery 6.0.1.3 to my asus transformer infinity and it was put on there fine. i went into cwm and found out that the volume keys wouldn't toggle up or down. so i thought id try to factory reset the device and maybe that will uninstall cwm and i would be able to fastboot a newer version. so i clicked on wipe when in the mode before going into cwm with the 4 options (i think its 4 cant really remember) from left to right. once i clicked on this it went into cwm so i clicked reboot device and now when i reboot it shows it asus and in top left device is unlocked then goes back to cwm where i cant toggle anything except reboot. please help i dont know what to do
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okay so i flashed cwm recovery 6.0.1.3 to my asus transformer infinity and it was put on there fine. i went into cwm and found out that the volume keys wouldn't toggle up or down. so i thought id try to factory reset the device and maybe that will uninstall cwm and i would be able to fastboot a newer version. so i clicked on wipe when in the mode before going into cwm with the 4 options (i think its 4 cant really remember) from left to right. once i clicked on this it went into cwm so i clicked reboot device and now when i reboot it shows it asus and in top left device is unlocked then goes back to cwm where i cant toggle anything except reboot. please help i dont know what to do
your help will be greatly appreciated :good: :good:
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I don't like cwm with tf700, can you reflash twrp version 2.3.3.0 or 2.3.1.0??
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I don't like cwm with tf700, can you reflash twrp version 2.3.3.0 or 2.3.1.0??
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thats what i was thinking of doing but i dont know how if i cant get into fastboot mode via the option when going into recovery
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thats what i was thinking of doing but i dont know how if i cant get into fastboot mode via the option when going into recovery
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once you in recovery (see 4 icons), use volume down to switch to USB icon, then use volume up hit it twice, now your device is in fastboot mode. Connect your usb cable (make sure usb debugging and unknow source are checked in settings). From your pc now you can flash using script or manuall push it.
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once you in recovery (see 4 icons), use volume down to switch to USB icon, then use volume up hit it twice, now your device is in fastboot mode. Connect your usb cable (make sure usb debugging and unknow source are checked in settings). From your pc now you can flash using script or manuall push it.
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yes this what i want to do but it doesnt give me these options it just goes straight from the asus emblem to cwm nothing inbetween
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yes this what i want to do but it doesnt give me these options it just goes straight from the asus emblem to cwm nothing inbetween
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Possible unable to boot to system, can you use cwm to flash cromi rom and see if it boot?
limits rafromg
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Possible unable to boot to system, can you use cwm to flash cromi rom and see if it boot?
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i dont think so i cant toggle down or up in cwm, is there some other way to flash it?
There used to be a flash binary that worked with adb (I.e. via recovery). I've not seen or heard of it for a while, but the fact that recovery can still be flashed from booted Android tells me it's still available. ROM Manager and GooManager both allow you to install recovery, so I would start with decompiling those...
First you need to access you tablet (while it's booted in CWM) via adb shell.
Second, you need to verify that the recovery can access the internal eMMC - "ls /dev/block/mmcblk0*" should list at least 8 partitions.
Then, you can put a flashable zip into and the installation command onto the cache partition - the procedure is exactly the same as the method to manually install incremental dlpkgfile updates.
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i dont think so i cant toggle down or up in cwm, is there some other way to flash it?
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Just want to be clear, turn off your device, then hold down volume down and power button until you see white text displayed on the screen then let go both buttons, you did not see the 4 icons?
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Just want to be clear, turn off your device, then hold down volume down and power button until you see white text displayed on the screen then let go both buttons, you did not see the 4 icons?
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my device cant turn off it just keeps rebooting and when i try to turn it off it just reboots. and no the 4 options dont come up. it just goes to asus startup it flashes then it goes straight to cwm
Hold down the power button, as soon as screen went black, let go and immediately, hold volume down and power button, until it boot up again, see if that get you into recovery.
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Hold down the power button, as soon as screen went black, let go and immediately, hold volume down and power button, until it boot up again, see if that get you into recovery.
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didnt work. is it possible that could fix in adb shell. but when im in adb the device is not found
I had unlocked my TF700T and installed CM10, but it has never had the capability to reboot into recovery when enabled in the developer options -- selecting that when rebooting simply makes the ASUS logo come up several times, then it boots normal without going into recovery.
A related issue is when I download a CM10.1 update and tell it to upgrade, it reboots but doesn't install the new version from recovery.
I'm assuming something isn't unlocked or enabled somehow... but on the ASUS boot screen it does say "device is unlocked".
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I had unlocked my TF700T and installed CM10, but it has never had the capability to reboot into recovery when enabled in the developer options -- selecting that when rebooting simply makes the ASUS logo come up several times, then it boots normal without going into recovery.
A related issue is when I download a CM10.1 update and tell it to upgrade, it reboots but doesn't install the new version from recovery.
I'm assuming something isn't unlocked or enabled somehow... but on the ASUS boot screen it does say "device is unlocked".
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I assume you can still access the recovery per the button-press method?
Yes, that's the only way I can access it.
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Yes, that's the only way I can access it.
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The button press method is the proper way to flash anything. If you unlock you BETTER know how to flash in recovery. Also, GooManager will not flash firmware on the TF700, you must do it manually from recovery, thus why the upgrade is failing.
Tylor
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Yes I certainly can and do flash all sorts of stuff from recovery -- first CM, now TWRP. But on my Epic 4G I just use CM Updater to download the latest ROM, then it asks me if I want to install, I say yes, and it reboots and installs it for me. But on my TF700T it isn't happening -- when I answer "yes" it just reboots without installing the new ROM.
Is it NORMAL with the TF700T to be unable to boot into recovery by using the power menu??
Is there something I don't have configured properly or didn't install something properly?
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Is it NORMAL with the TF700T to be unable to boot into recovery by using the power menu??
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Yes (with the stock ROM).
Sorry, I should have been clear: I meant "with any version of CM?"
I use goo manager just to reboot into recovery, than flash manually. If I had to do the button boot recovery I wouldn't flash anything anymore.
Always sweaty hands when I see those three icons.
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Interesting. Rebooting to recovery with Goo Manager doesn't work for me either -- it just flashes the ASUS logo several times and then boots normally.
Seems like my recovery isn't setup properly -- any suggestions on how I can fix it?
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Interesting. Rebooting to recovery with Goo Manager doesn't work for me either -- it just flashes the ASUS logo several times and then boots normally.
Seems like my recovery isn't setup properly -- any suggestions on how I can fix it?
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Sorry I can't help you fix it. But getting into recovery is as simple as typing this at the terminal if you have busybox installed or use the rebooter widget from ROM Toolbox or the market app. They all do the same thing.
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reboot recovery
I searched forums extensively but was unable to find a solution to this problem I recently encountered:
I recently flashed CWM Recovery and rooted my TF700 on android 4.0.3. Since I was not receiving any notifications for an OTA jellybean update I flashed it myself as per these instructions (apparently I'm not allowed to post URL as a new user, but the thread I read was entitled [GUIDE] How to manually update/restore firmware (Tf700, TF300, TF101, possibly TF201) and was located on transformerforums.com. The firmware update was successful, however I lost root access in the process. I attempted to reinstall root, however quickly discovered that CWM Recovery was no longer accessible by holding down power and vol down as it usually is; instead, I am taken to a bootloader screen with three options: RCK, ANDROID, WIPE. I can no longer access fastboot or my recovery ... can anyone shed some light on what I may do to gain access to recovery or fastboot again?
Thanks in advance!
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I searched forums extensively but was unable to find a solution to this problem I recently encountered:
I recently flashed CWM Recovery and rooted my TF700 on android 4.0.3. Since I was not receiving any notifications for an OTA jellybean update I flashed it myself as per these instructions (apparently I'm not allowed to post URL as a new user, but the thread I read was entitled [GUIDE] How to manually update/restore firmware (Tf700, TF300, TF101, possibly TF201) and was located on transformerforums.com. The firmware update was successful, however I lost root access in the process. I attempted to reinstall root, however quickly discovered that CWM Recovery was no longer accessible by holding down power and vol down as it usually is; instead, I am taken to a bootloader screen with three options: RCK, ANDROID, WIPE. I can no longer access fastboot or my recovery ... can anyone shed some light on what I may do to gain access to recovery or fastboot again?
Thanks in advance!
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That is my thread . You flashed stock correct? Then that means you wiped out root and CWM. You are able to access the boot loader with 3 icons? Look up in the corner, it will say when at the screen with 3 icons that fastboot is running. It is also suggested to use TWRP as CWM can cause TF700s to brick when on 4.2.1.
Tylor
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That is my thread . You flashed stock correct? Then that means you wiped out root and CWM. You are able to access the boot loader with 3 icons? Look up in the corner, it will say when at the screen with 3 icons that fastboot is running. It is also suggested to use TWRP as CWM can cause TF700s to brick when on 4.2.1.
Tylor
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I noticed that it said fastboot was running, however my attempt to flash CWM again was unsuccessful. I will try TWRP tonight, thanks for the tip!
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I noticed that it said fastboot was running, however my attempt to flash CWM again was unsuccessful. I will try TWRP tonight, thanks for the tip!
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^ sorry i forgot; yes I flashed stock jellybean
Just tried to flash TWRP and got the same hangup as when I tried to flash CWM: command window says waiting on device and they never hook up. I noticed when I plug in my tablet instead of the typical low beep and then a high beep indicating a device is connected, i get three sad, low beeps, does that mean my ADB bootloader drivers are the problem? When I disconnect it makes the typical high beep and low beep.
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^ sorry i forgot; yes I flashed stock jellybean
Just tried to flash TWRP and got the same hangup as when I tried to flash CWM: command window says waiting on device and they never hook up. I noticed when I plug in my tablet instead of the typical low beep and then a high beep indicating a device is connected, i get three sad, low beeps, does that mean my ADB bootloader drivers are the problem? When I disconnect it makes the typical high beep and low beep.
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To make this simple,boot into the stock ROM, root it using motochopper. You are unlocked correct, Once rooted, download GooManager from Play Store, click top right 3 dots, and select "Install Openscript Recovery". Make sure GooManager has Root Rights' first. Then try booting into recovery after it restart.
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Many thanks Tylor, worked perfectly! I now once again have root and have TWRP installed and functioning. Wish I had heard of Motochopper before, very nice tool.