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[HOW TO] Flash latest OTA update with unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery

Hi All,
After reading many threads onto how to get the latest OTA update on my Tablet, here are my final conclusion to get latest OTA update on your Tablet if you are already rooted\unlocked\running TWRP recovery.. [i have tried almost all other methods and they did not seem to work with me]
Here is what i have before starting:
1) Rooted
2) Unlcoked bootloader
3) TWRP recovery
Before starting this process, please backup your system and recovery via TWRP recovery..
FIrst, in order to get the update you will need to revert back to stock recovery.. there is a thread already on this subject in this forum, however, i did a different approach here....
1) download the OTA update for .26 from ASUS support page
2) extract the .zip file for the build and store it in your tablet [sdcard of external card]
3) reboot the tabled into TWRP recovery...
4) select install and browse for the extract file
5) install and reboot.
[this is a very easy process that does not require any terminal commands and worked like a charm]
at this point, your tablet will have stock ROM and stock recovery installed [ you will also lose root access] all your apps before this will remain installed, so, no worries about that...
After this point, you are ready to install .30 OTA update.. here is what i did..
1) Download the OTA update for .30 from ASUS support page
2) extract the .zip file for the build and store directly into the root folder of you tablet
3) reboot the tablet and start again into Android
4) You will get a notification that an Update is detected
5) select the update and proceed with it.
6) tablet will restart and install the update...
after 10 minutes, you are now running the latest OTA update..
you will need to re-root again and install TWRP if you don't want to use stock recovery...
i hope this helps...

Great write up!
I also updated using TWRP, but I used fewer steps. I started by downloading the .30 update from the ASUS site. Then I unziped it, and placed that file on my internal storage. I booted into TWRP, and flashed the file, powered off, powered on, and it booted. I waited while the camera firmware updated. I re-installed TWRP via fastboot, booted into recovery, and flashed SuperUser.

I am not seeing the .30 firmware on the Asus page, just .26 can anyone provide a mirror?

elislurry said:
I am not seeing the .30 firmware on the Asus page, just .26 can anyone provide a mirror?
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Found this link on another topic, it has the update:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...&m=ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T&os=32

Updating to .30 after pbrauer's ICS Stock US 9.4.5.26 with Root
I have rooted, unlocked, TWRP installed and pbrauer's ICS Stock US 9.4.5.26 with Root.
Can I now update to .30 dlpkgfile.zip without a problem since I am on a modified ROM?

whitedragon33 said:
Found this link on another topic, it has the update:
http://support.asus.com/Download.as...&m=ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T&os=32
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Naw thats the page it was originally on but was pulled. I was asking if anyone could upload it.

pretty sure this method has been covered in at least one of the stickied threads.

Dropbox link to Firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0x0qzpisxs6d92z/US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip

JaceAlvejetti said:
Dropbox link to Firmware
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0x0qzpisxs6d92z/US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip
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after i update the new firmware . and flashed the twrp... not i cant root
wtf
any help??

madsatan said:
after i update the new firmware . and flashed the twrp... not i cant root
wtf
any help??
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Download one of the ARM versions: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ and flash in TWRP.

[Q] From .26 to JB: Order of operations?

I just bought a brand-new TF700 and it is fortunately still on .26 - I haven't even removed the wrapper from the tablet itself.
I want to (safely) end up rooted and on JB when I am finished, but some of the steps between are confusing, for example:
I see that there are issues with .30 and the nvflash backup procedure, correct?
I also am on the fence about unlocking. I guess I would be willing to void the warranty (gulp) but I really do not plan to run anything but a stock rom. On the other hand, having an nvflash backup appeals to me very much but if I understand it correctly, I have to be unlocked first?
But, while not crazy about a custom ROM, I do want to use a custom recovery because I like being able to do a nandroid backup. I see TWRP isn't ready for JB yet, but a modified CWM is?
So, I have downloaded several files, and read the various guides as to root, unlock, etc. But, what I still don't understand is what steps I should perform in what order. I understand that rooting .26 is probably the first step, but here are some of my questions:
1. At what point do I unlock? before .30? Do I even install .30 if I want to end up on JB
2. I know I need to root, update su, and then use Voodoo to preserve it prior to the JB update
So, I suppose what I really need the most help with is what order to perform what steps in. All the guides are helpful, but the info seems to contradict in some places.
With the clean slate on what I have with .26, what order do I do what to avoid a soft or hard brick?
Thanks in advance!
-Rob

robroy90 said:
I just bought a brand-new TF700 and it is fortunately still on .26 - I haven't even removed the wrapper from the tablet itself.
I want to (safely) end up rooted and on JB when I am finished, but some of the steps between are confusing, for example:
I see that there are issues with .30 and the nvflash backup procedure, correct?
I also am on the fence about unlocking. I guess I would be willing to void the warranty (gulp) but I really do not plan to run anything but a stock rom. On the other hand, having an nvflash backup appeals to me very much but if I understand it correctly, I have to be unlocked first?
But, while not crazy about a custom ROM, I do want to use a custom recovery because I like being able to do a nandroid backup. I see TWRP isn't ready for JB yet, but a modified CWM is?
So, I have downloaded several files, and read the various guides as to root, unlock, etc. But, what I still don't understand is what steps I should perform in what order. I understand that rooting .26 is probably the first step, but here are some of my questions:
1. At what point do I unlock? before .30? Do I even install .30 if I want to end up on JB
2. I know I need to root, update su, and then use Voodoo to preserve it prior to the JB update
So, I suppose what I really need the most help with is what order to perform what steps in. All the guides are helpful, but the info seems to contradict in some places.
With the clean slate on what I have with .26, what order do I do what to avoid a soft or hard brick?
Thanks in advance!
-Rob
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Do not upgrade to .30 before you do the following (very important and life saving).
Make a full backup of all your apps. (not system apps)
1. Root and unlock bootloader then install custom recovery and Voodoo OTA root keeper from the market.
2. Use NVflash to backup your bootloader (very important, can recover from brick)
3. Use Voodoo OTA root keeper to temporary unroot and save a copy
4. Upgrade to .30 then restore root using OTA root keeper, download "root checker" from the market and verify that you still have root
5. Upgrade to JB then install latest custom recovery CWM (twrp is not working with JB)
6. Restore your apps.
here is the detail how to link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30223822&postcount=1

buhohitr said:
Do not upgrade to .30 before you do the following (very important and life saving).
Make a full backup of all your apps. (not system apps)
1. Root and unlock bootloader then install custom recovery and Voodoo OTA root keeper from the market.
2. Use NVflash to backup your bootloader (very important, can recover from brick)
3. Use Voodoo OTA root keeper to temporary unroot and save a copy
4. Upgrade to .30 then restore root using OTA root keeper, download "root checker" from the market and verify that you still have root
5. Upgrade to JB then install latest custom recovery CWM (twrp is not working with JB)
6. Restore your apps.
here is the detail how to link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30223822&postcount=1
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Is there any benefit in going to .30 before going to JB?
Reason I ask is that I went from .26 straight to JB (using the 444MB download from the Asus website).
Is the intermediate step only for those that want the OTA update?

Nope. You should be fine since there is no advantage.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda premium

Galaxea said:
Is there any benefit in going to .30 before going to JB?
Reason I ask is that I went from .26 straight to JB (using the 444MB download from the Asus website).
Is the intermediate step only for those that want the OTA update?
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If you install using the file on Asus's website you will likely lose root indefinately. Better to root and use OTA Rootkeeper and use the dlpkgfile method to keep root for the future.
an extremely easy step by step guide i put together (including files for WW and US tablets) is linked here

[Q] unlocked 4.2

i have an unlocked bootloader tf700t waiting for spare cable to install twrp
can someone please answer these questions
will i brick my tablet if i update?
do i update through manual or OTA?
should i install twrp first?
will i lose unlock?
if you could tell me then it would be great. the last thing i want is a brick

hasrussian said:
i have an unlocked bootloader tf700t waiting for spare cable to install twrp
can someone please answer these questions
will i brick my tablet if i update?
do i update through manual or OTA?
should i install twrp first?
will i lose unlock?
if you could tell me then it would be great. the last thing i want is a brick
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If you do everything correctly, you won't brick your tablet.
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you won't get the OTA update, so you'd have to install it manually. AFAIK you need root to manually install an OTA update (by copying the dlkpkgfile to /cache and creating the corresponding command file), so it's easier to install TWRP first.
The bootloader stays unlocked when you do all this.

thanks
_that said:
If you do everything correctly, you won't brick your tablet.
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you won't get the OTA update, so you'd have to install it manually. AFAIK you need root to manually install an OTA update (by copying the dlkpkgfile to /cache and creating the corresponding command file), so it's easier to install TWRP first.
The bootloader stays unlocked when you do all this.
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cable arrived and i now have twrp installed
thanks anyway

[Q] Rooted JB 4.1.1 stuck on .23 firmware

Hi all,
I'm rooted on JB 4.1.1 but since installing the 10.4.4.23 update OTA I'm stuck. I can't get any further updates neither OTA or by loading them on SD card and doing power+volume exercise. Any suggestion?

otas78 said:
Hi all,
I'm rooted on JB 4.1.1 but since installing the 10.4.4.23 update OTA I'm stuck. I can't get any further updates neither OTA or by loading them on SD card and doing power+volume exercise. Any suggestion?
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What happens when you try (the "power+volume exercise" as you put it)?

HeartWare42 said:
What happens when you try (the "power+volume exercise" as you put it)?
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It starts loading new firmware ok but after while it ends up with broken android picture. Then after restart it recovers to the old version.

otas78 said:
Hi all,
I'm rooted on JB 4.1.1 but since installing the 10.4.4.23 update OTA I'm stuck. I can't get any further updates neither OTA or by loading them on SD card and doing power+volume exercise. Any suggestion?
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I am not sure if you follow the correct step to manually flash firmware on the tf700 using the stock recovery, I will reproduce the steps below just in case you miss it:
1) Download the desired Asus stock firmware (based on your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 ) *** to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware***
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)
3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .
Based on my experience, there are two important things to remember:
1. Your MicroSD card MUST BE FORMATTED AS FAT32, otherwise the stock recovery will not see the firmware file, hence the broken Android. I have tried NTFS and exFAT, both don't work. I am very sure about this.
2. You should use your computer to download the firmware and do all the preparation on your computer as well. For some unknown reason, I can never get the stock recovery to see the firmware zip file if I use my tablet to download it. I could just be imagining things, but I tend to stick to what works.

Hi,
But I don't want to downgrade. I want to keep my root and continue with the stock upgrades. As mentioned my last upgrade was the 10.4.4.23 and since that i couldn't upgrade.
Just one more info, I have cleared some of the ASUS bloatware as one of the first thing when on JB and rooted.

otas78 said:
But I don't want to downgrade. I want to keep my root and continue with the stock upgrades. As mentioned my last upgrade was the 10.4.4.23 and since that i couldn't upgrade.
Just one more info, I have cleared some of the ASUS bloatware as one of the first thing when on JB and rooted.
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The OTA updates work only if all updated files are present and unmodified. If you deleted some files, you either need to restore them to the original version, or install a full ASUS firmware and re-root using Motochopper.

But how do I install full ASUS fw or which one? In regards of Motochopper does it root JB?

otas78 said:
But how do I install full ASUS fw or which one? In regards of Motochopper does it root JB?
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1. See post #4 in this thread.
2. Yes.

otas78 said:
But how do I install full ASUS fw or which one? In regards of Motochopper does it root JB?
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The instructions I gave you earlier are meant for a full reflash of any ASUS firmware, not just to downgrade. You can download any firmware and follow the steps to reflash. The reason .30 firmware was mentioned is because those instructions were written when Motochopper wasn't available, and downgrading back to ICS was the only way to root the tablet without unlocking. Luckily, with Motochopper you can now root JB without the hassle of downgrading and updating back to JB.
In brief, if you don't want ASUS Service Center's help to fix your OTA problem, just flash a full firmware as mentioned above (which will obviously remove your current root access) and then use Motochopper to obtain root again.

But that's my problem. I have tried to install the 10.4.4.25 fw and I'm getting the broken android all the time. As in previous post I have cleared some bloatware and that can be the problem. So how to reinstall stock? I understand the Motochopper now.

otas78 said:
But that's my problem. I have tried to install the 10.4.4.25 fw and I'm getting the broken android all the time. As in previous post I have cleared some bloatware and that can be the problem. So how to reinstall stock? I understand the Motochopper now.
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I had the same issue. Here's how I successfully installed the update.
I made sure no system apps were disabled or uninstalled.
Removed my SD card.
Connected the TF700 to my PC and put the Update.zip file in the root directory.
Disconnected from the PC and rebooted.
That worked for me.
PS. I did lose root but motochopper got it back.

What version of stock fw did u put as the update.zip?

otas78 said:
What version of stock fw did u put as the update.zip?
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The latest one available on the Asus website.

otas78 said:
Hi,
But I don't want to downgrade. I want to keep my root and continue with the stock upgrades. As mentioned my last upgrade was the 10.4.4.23 and since that i couldn't upgrade.
Just one more info, I have cleared some of the ASUS bloatware as one of the first thing when on JB and rooted.
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That's your problem, I would guess. You removed system apps or bloatware that were part of the rom.
Hopefully you had it backed up! Restore everything you removed, then try the update again.
If you do not have a backup the stock update will fail.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Installed stock rom but Motochopper said root already exists...

As I mentioned, I rooted my tf700t and installed stock non-rooted 4.2.1 JB rom from Asus' site. But now I need to root the device again. I tried to do this with Motochopper but it said that root is already exists in my device.
How can I handle with this ?
Thank you from now for all response.

serkobe said:
As I mentioned, I rooted my tf700t and installed stock non-rooted 4.2.1 JB rom from Asus' site. But now I need to root the device again. I tried to do this with Motochopper but it said that root is already exists in my device.
How can I handle with this ?
Thank you from now for all response.
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Motochopper can't root the latest .10 update. I think you can go to .8, root with motochopper and then use voodoo ota rootkeeper to keep root via ota update.

sbdags said:
Motochopper can't root the latest .10 update. I think you can go to .8, root with motochopper and then use voodoo ota rootkeeper to keep root via ota update.
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Cannot understand clearly.. Could you explain more please what the ".10" is and about ota rootkeeper?

serkobe said:
Cannot understand clearly.. Could you explain more please what the ".10" is and about ota rootkeeper?
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sbdags meant the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware. Motochopper only worked up to 10.6.1.14.8.
One way to get root on .10 is to downgrade to .8, root with Motochopper, use Voodoo Rootkeeper to backup your root and then let the tablet upate to the latest .10 firmware by accepting the OTA update from Asus (which you should get by checking for system updates from Settings), then restore root with Voodoo Rootkeeper.
A little easier is to use Kingo Android Root. It will root the .10 firmware, but it only works on Windows I think.

berndblb said:
sbdags meant the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware. Motochopper only worked up to 10.6.1.14.8.
One way to get root on .10 is to downgrade to .8, root with Motochopper, use Voodoo Rootkeeper to backup your root and then let the tablet upate to the latest .10 firmware by accepting the OTA update from Asus (which you should get by checking for system updates from Settings), then restore root with Voodoo Rootkeeper.
A little easier is to use Kingo Android Root. It will root the .10 firmware, but it only works on Windows I think.
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I'll try very soon. Thank you a lot