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CWM-based recovery 6.0.1.9 for the Acer Iconia TAB A510
Another recovery build? Yes... But I can say this recovery is pretty safe. Having said that, however:
*** I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device ***
There is still a risk in bricking your tablet
I've been testing various different ways to get custom ROMs going on this tablet, for over 6 months now. Developing for this tablet seems kinda dangerous (compared to my private building on HTC devices), and I already had to send my device back to Acer because of a brick once. At this point, I guess this recovery seems pretty safe, and hence I'm willing to release it in public. This recovery is inspired by the CWM-based recovery 6.0.1.1 for the Icona TAB A700 by pawitp. So first of all, I want to say thanks for his work and the talks we had.
The recovery itself is built by me so all partitions on the A510 are propely initialized, sized, and mounted: Including access to both internal storage (the 'fake' sdcard) and external MicroSD cards, as well as the flexrom partition. As an additional (see below) precaution, i've supressed 'EMMC wipe' commands in the recovery.
The kernel for this recovery has been compiled by me, disabling all the MMC_CAP_ERASE functions to prevent the 'Samsung EMMC brick' from happening. This does not give you a 100% guarantee, but it comes pretty close.
As explained in this post, the new CWM recovery does not really format your /data partition. It simply removes all files with the 'rm' command, leaving your 'fake' sdcard intact. The recovery in this post does format your other partitions, but it should show this message: 'warning: wipe_block_device: Wipe via secure discard suppressed due to bug in EMMC firmware'. Don't worry, that's a good thing!
Things to note:
I have mounted every partition with this recovery without problems
I have formatted/wiped every partition with this recovery without problems
I have backed up and restored (nandroid) every partition with this recovery without problems
I have installed custom .ZIP files with this recovery without problems
I still won't give you any warranties - This recovery can brick your tablet
How to install:
Step 0:
Check this thread to see if you can help the community before you let us help you!
Step 1:
Copy the file attached to this post (remove_recovery_from_rom.zip, (MD5: 73aea1147f571a83caeb8743cd5972b4)) to your tablets internal memory or SD Card. Download the CWM-Based Recovery by NoThrills for A510 tablets and save it somewhere on your computer.
Step 2:
If your device is already bootloader unlocked, skip step 3. Your boot screen (the one with the Acer logo when you turn the device on) should read Bootloader Version x.xx.xx-ICS (Unlock Mode). If your device is not yet unlocked, continue to the next step:
Step 3:
Connect your tablet to your computer via USB. Make sure you have the Android SDK installed, and perform the following command:
adb reboot-bootloader
When the tablet reboots to the Acer logo, perform the next command:
fastboot oem unlock
Then, quickly press the Volume down (**) button on your tablet, followed by the Volume up (*) button to confirm the unlock. When done:
fastboot reboot
Step 4:
Connect your tablet to your computer via USB. Make sure you have the Android SDK installed, and perform the following command:
adb reboot-bootloader
When the tablet reboots to the Acer logo, perform the next command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_nothrills.img
This assumes you have put the nothrills_recovery.img in the same folder as the ADB utility.
Step 5:
Reboot your tablet with the following command, but you have to keep the Volume down (**) button pressed when the tablet boots:
fastboot reboot
Step 6:
Install the remove_recovery_from_rom.zip file from the Recovery, then reboot your device.
Your tablet now has this new recovery installed. You can enter the recovery by typing the command adb reboot recovery, or by booting your tablet with the Volume down (**) button pressed.
Downloads:
CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.1.9 (mirror) (mirror)
(MD5 for .img: 950b877a8d10d7de80ec7055b6367893)
CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.1.4 (mirror) (mirror)
(MD5 for .img: b0f9d33342943b44b998bd8f127800a8)
CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.1.3 (mirror) (mirror)
(MD5 for .img: 6ea6e278ebe2e9f093bcdef5ea07a990)
Stock Acer 1.044.00 recovery (mirror) (mirror)(note: you only need this to return to a stock Acer recovery)
(MD5 for .img: 7b58b9b76c4e39cafa9d926b57fe08fd)
Anything else?
That's what this thread is for, so post away...
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Great news! I'll have a try after i get my tab back.
btw, is there any Custom Rom available for A510?
finally we have CWM! Can´t wait to get CM10 on my A510!
Seems to work quite well, so far no probs - thank you
Great news just wish I new how to use adb.I have read so many ways on how to use it but can never get it to work.Now we need to get roms built.Is there anyway to get it to work with the Acer toolbox.
Great, thanks !
Great piece of news!
jessejames44 said:
Great news just wish I new how to use adb.I have read so many ways on how to use it but can never get it to work.Now we need to get roms built.Is there anyway to get it to work with the Acer toolbox.
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Make sure to have the required DLLs in the same directory you are executing adb from (or in a specified PATH).
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Well I flashed this and even though it says the recovery is successfully written, when I reboot into recovery all I get is the android with the red exclamation mark and it never boots into the recovery at all??? weird.
Notice that the recovery files has been mixed up, but when you download from the mirror link, the nothrills_recovery.img is in it.
Just redo the procedure with the right file, not the factory 1.0.044, and you will be good to go.
On a subsequent note to the dev:
This is ****ing brilliant!
It works, damn it! Thank you for the work, we've been waiting for this **** to come along for a looong time, and even thou you stand on shoulders from work done on the A700, be asured that a lot of us is clappin' our hands now, thanks to you
Sincerely Omnius
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Omnius001 said:
Notice that the recovery files has been mixed up, but when you download from the mirror link, the nothrills_recovery.img is in it.
Just redo the procedure with the right file, not the factory 1.0.044, and you will be good to go.
On a subsequent note to the dev:
This is ****ing brilliant!
It works, damn it! Thank you for the work, we've been waiting for this **** to come along for a looong time, and even thou you stand on shoulders from work done on the A700, be asured that a lot of us is clappin' our hands now, thanks to you
Sincerely Omnius
Sent from my A510 using xda app-developers dope
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I have tried both of the files from the regular and the mirror sites and it says it completed ok, but I still do not have the custom recovery. I have done this many times on different devices and this is the first time it does not work, I am following the instructions by the letter too. LOL!!!
Anyone with A511 tested it ?
Omnius001 said:
Notice that the recovery files has been mixed up, but when you download from the mirror link, the nothrills_recovery.img is in it.
Just redo the procedure with the right file, not the factory 1.0.044, and you will be good to go.
On a subsequent note to the dev:
This is ****ing brilliant!
It works, damn it! Thank you for the work, we've been waiting for this **** to come along for a looong time, and even thou you stand on shoulders from work done on the A700, be asured that a lot of us is clappin' our hands now, thanks to you
Sincerely Omnius
Sent from my A510 using xda app-developers dope
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Does anyone know if this could be flashed using terminal emulator. Using ADB I get confirmation that it sent and wrote the files ok to the tablet, but I still just get the dead android with the red exclamation when I try booting into recovery, regardless of wheather I use adb or the button holding methods.
Jesse6749 said:
Does anyone know if this could be flashed using terminal emulator. Using ADB I get confirmation that it sent and wrote the files ok to the tablet, but I still just get the dead android with the red exclamation when I try booting into recovery, regardless of wheather I use adb or the button holding methods.
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Have u checked the MD5? (MD5 for .img: 6ea6e278ebe2e9f093bcdef5ea07a990)
Maybe u should download the file again and make sure the MD5 correct.
jokerzlh said:
Have u checked the MD5? (MD5 for .img: 6ea6e278ebe2e9f093bcdef5ea07a990)
Maybe u should download the file again and make sure the MD5 correct.
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I did check the MD5 and it matches the MD5 on the OP and on your post as well, so the file is good. I have re downloaded the file 4 times already too.
Did you really reboot directly into recovery after flashing? If you were a little too slow and gave the stock firmware a chance to boot it will first reflash the stock recovery. If you then boot again and go into recovery you will get the fallen droid with exclamation mark.
I had experienced the same problem. After flashing the recovery it will automatically reboot and give you an extremly short time frame to go into recovery.
Mechkilla said:
Did you really reboot directly into recovery after flashing? If you were a little too slow and gave the stock firmware a chance to boot it will first reflash the stock recovery. If you then boot again and go into recovery you will get the fallen droid with exclamation mark.
I had experienced the same problem. After flashing the recovery it will automatically reboot and give you an extremly short time frame to go into recovery.
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This is what I'm thinking as well. I should probably edit the instructions on the first post, as I didn't think about the fact that people might not have the recovery_from_boot files removed.
Mechkilla said:
Did you really reboot directly into recovery after flashing? If you were a little too slow and gave the stock firmware a chance to boot it will first reflash the stock recovery. If you then boot again and go into recovery you will get the fallen droid with exclamation mark.
I had experienced the same problem. After flashing the recovery it will automatically reboot and give you an extremly short time frame to go into recovery.
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I just followed the instructions and rebooted into ICS then ran the adb reboot recovery command. So you are saying to run the adb reboot recovery command immediately after it finishes flashing. I may just try this later today. I got it to boot into recovery once and then went back to the dead android, then I followed the updated instructions on the op and now it works every time and it boots into the CWM recovery every time.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 xda premium
Jesse6749 said:
I just followed the instructions and rebooted into ICS then ran the adb reboot recovery command. So you are saying to run the adb reboot recovery command immediately after it finishes flashing. I may just try this later today.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 xda premium
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I've updated the first post with a 'remove recovery' .ZIP file. Follow the new instructions and you should be set.
Super cool to see the development for the A510 finally with some results!!!! I love tyo get some custom stuff for our A510's...is there anything I can help you with? If there's something I could do to speed up the custom ROM process, just ask
Hi all,
I had my Transformer up and running on CM10 when I decided to give Asus JB a try this morning. As a preparation I tried to switch from TWRP to CWM. So I followed the instructions here using dd in a terminal on my tablet. After this I tried rebooting into recovery (Power + VolDown).
But I didn't work, it took me directly to a message saying "OS will cold boot in 10 Seconds if the selected mode is not confirmed". I had the choice between wiping and fastboot.
So I went into fastboot and tried to reinstall TWRP using fastboot. This worked withoud errors but after a reboot to recovery I got the same problem. When I choosed wipe date the splash screen from TWRP came up for a few seconds and then it disappeared and I shows me some lines telling me that it wiped my data - and then the device reboots.
A normal reboot led me to a screeen showing the ASUS Logo and the "The device is UnLocked" in the upper left corner. And nothing more happens...
So tried to reinstall CWM using fastpath which also worked without problems. After reboot still no direct access to CWM, had to go through wipe-data again and then it jumped into CWM. I installed several different Images with CWM but none of them solved that problem. The device still istn't able to boot into OS or direct into CWM.
I also tried to flash the blob file from stock firmware using fastboot, but after the transfer ended and it startet to flash it stopped with an red line saying an error occured.
Now I'm running out of ideas how to solve this problem. Any ideas?
mkaspar said:
Hi all,
I had my Transformer up and running on CM10 when I decided to give Asus JB a try this morning. As a preparation I tried to switch from TWRP to CWM. So I followed the instructions here using dd in a terminal on my tablet. After this I tried rebooting into recovery (Power + VolDown).
But I didn't work, it took me directly to a message saying "OS will cold boot in 10 Seconds if the selected mode is not confirmed". I had the choice between wiping and fastboot.
So I went into fastboot and tried to reinstall TWRP using fastboot. This worked withoud errors but after a reboot to recovery I got the same problem. When I choosed wipe date the splash screen from TWRP came up for a few seconds and then it disappeared and I shows me some lines telling me that it wiped my data - and then the device reboots.
A normal reboot led me to a screeen showing the ASUS Logo and the "The device is UnLocked" in the upper left corner. And nothing more happens...
So tried to reinstall CWM using fastpath which also worked without problems. After reboot still no direct access to CWM, had to go through wipe-data again and then it jumped into CWM. I installed several different Images with CWM but none of them solved that problem. The device still istn't able to boot into OS or direct into CWM.
I also tried to flash the blob file from stock firmware using fastboot, but after the transfer ended and it startet to flash it stopped with an red line saying an error occured.
Now I'm running out of ideas how to solve this problem. Any ideas?
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If you have working fastboot maybe i can help you,what's your bootloader version?
I'm not sure, is there a way to see the version?
mkaspar said:
I'm not sure, is there a way to see the version?
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Connect your tab to your PC
Open a command windows on your PC
Goto your fastboot directory
type fastboot devices
you will see bootloader version
mkaspar said:
I'm not sure, is there a way to see the version?
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Wich firmware version you were using before you bricked?
Unfortunately it does not show the version. When it enter fastboot devices it only shows
? fastboot
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I was on firmware version CM10 20121001
mkaspar said:
I was on firmware version CM10 20121001
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ok,let me put it this way,did you ever upgraded to 9.4.5.30 firmware?
No, not before my tablet got bricked. I tried to recover with a stock Rom afterwards and accidentally downloaded and flashed .30 instead of .26
Maybe this makes things worse but the problem is not caused by that.
Btw: thank your for your support
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
mkaspar said:
No, not before my tablet got bricked. I tried to recover with a stock Rom afterwards and accidentally downloaded and flashed .30 instead of .26
Maybe this makes things worse but the problem is not caused by that.
Btw: thank your for your support
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Did you used NvFlash tool while you were on .26?Anyway you should come here on irc --> http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=asus-transformer <--- it's easier to chat than here on forum.
No, I stupid idiot did not make a backup with nvflash.
I really appreciate your support but unfortunately I'm not at home anymore so I can't chat for the next hours.
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Have you try this :
Code:
*** Factory Restore after a softbrick/Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore ***
When You Need This?
* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)
* If you don't like JB and you want ICS back
* if you want to get back to a clean stock firmware
Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with stock recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os 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" (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 .
Source
ghenarys said:
Have you try this :
Code:
*** Factory Restore after a softbrick/Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore ***
When You Need This?
* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)
* If you don't like JB and you want ICS back
* if you want to get back to a clean stock firmware
Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with stock recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os 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" (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 .
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Yes. I tried this but it does not work. When I start with pressing Power and VolumeDown the system only lets me choose between wipe data and fastboot mode. It does not recognize any system update files
Problem solved...
Hi,
just to let you know I solved my problem. After trying a lot of different possible solutions described in a lot of threads nothing worked for me. Finally I flashed JellyBean through CWM from external SD Card. This did not change anything but after booting into fastboot mode I installed the kernel blob extracted from a zip file found here by using
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash boot blob
And that's it.... after 10 hours of try and error I finally got my device up and running again....
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.
Ramrod421 said:
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.
Sent from my Transformer Pad TF300T using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
d08speed3 said:
Thank you for the directions. Worked liked a charm. Downloading CleanRom now and cant wait to see how it runs!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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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.
MrxBurrito said:
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?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium
Dear all users of TF300T.
If you are using Stock ROM (Rooted/Non Rooted) and are bricked or stuck on ASUS boot screen. Then this guide is for you.
As i was using stock ROM (ROOTED) with Locked boot loader without custom recovery and my tf300t was Sofbricked due to wrong configurations at Display Pixel scaling and also reformat did not work for me.!
So i thought to create this guide which may help people out here It worked for me Try your LUCK.
Sorry if i am re posting i did not got any guides out here...
If this helped you please give me a Thumbs up.!
Steps:-
1 Download the latest ROM from ASUS website Which matches your SKU.(Important).
It would look somehing like this (TF300T-TW_epad-10_6_1_15_3-UpdateLauncher . zip)
2 Extract it and rename that file to ( EP201_768_SDUPDATE . zip )
3 Now copy this new renamed file to SDCARD (Root of sd card).
4 Now Press and hold Volume Down + Power for a few seconds. Then you will see the ASUS recovery options.
5 Now Press the 1 option from the left (RCK) by pressing Vol+ 2 times and let it flash the ROM from scratch.
WARNING:- You will loose all data in the internal space!
Now wait for a few minutes. It will flash the ROM.
And wola! Your TF300T will again work fine!!
Any suggestions and comments are most welcomed!
manikkumar20 said:
Dear all users of TF300T.
If you are using Stock ROM (Rooted/Non Rooted) and are bricked or stuck on ASUS boot screen. Then this guide is for you.
As i was using stock ROM (ROOTED) with Locked boot loader without custom recovery and my tf300t was Sofbricked due to wrong configurations at Display Pixel scaling and also reformat did not work for me.!
So i thought to create this guide which may help people out here It worked for me Try your LUCK.
Sorry if i am re posting i did not got any guides out here...
If this helped you please give me a Thumbs up.!
Steps:-
1 Download the latest ROM from ASUS website Which matches your SKU.(Important).
It would look somehing like this (TF300T-TW_epad-10_6_1_15_3-UpdateLauncher . zip)
2 Extract it and rename that file to ( EP201_768_SDUPDATE . zip )
3 Now copy this new renamed file to SDCARD (Root of sd card).
4 Now Press and hold Volume Down + Power for a few seconds. Then you will see the ASUS recovery options.
5 Now Press the 1 option from the left (RCK) by pressing Vol+ 2 times and let it flash the ROM from scratch.
WARNING:- You will loose all data in the internal space!
Now wait for a few minutes. It will flash the ROM.
And wola! Your TF300T will again work fine!!
Any suggestions and comments are most welcomed!
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For #5, do we select RCK or something else? When I select RCK and push vol+ twice, I just get the bootloader issue 0x00000000.
rck
clutz2516 said:
For #5, do we select RCK or something else? When I select RCK and push vol+ twice, I just get the bootloader issue 0x00000000.
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when u select RCK does the green Light glow keep on Blinking or not?
Are you using unlocked boot loader??
When I select RCK the blinking stops.
My tablet says in the upper left corner that my device is unlocked.
clutz2516 said:
When I select RCK the blinking stops.
My tablet says in the upper left corner that my device is unlocked.
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What problem exactly are you facing?? Can you boot into android??
Do u have CWM recovery or TWRP??
Did u follow all steps?? r u using the same SKU as u r tablet??
The problem I am facing is that I do not have a recovery working. I cannot access recovery at all. I was trying to update the tablet by downloading the official firmware and placing it on the root of the sdcard. But it wont recognize the update when in Android. (I can boot into Android.)
HI
I think then try to re flash your recovery first using fast bot method...then try this guide again..
or the last option is send to ASUS..:silly::silly::silly:
Is this method work with every firmware, and is it work on me301t?
Sent from my ME301T using xda premium
After Update 7-29-13
Similar problem 300t does'nt go past the asus startup screen, when i tried to do a wipe and restore it just goes back to the asus load screen (with spinning circle)and sits and spins, so then I tried reinstalling from micro sd card using the trick where u rename the file to EP201 after trying to reinstall the newest version and an earlier version from the microsd and got the dead android (same results for both )and when I use recovery I get the android guy and loading bar and he fall over dead with error, but when turning it back on, everything goes back to the stuck loading screen. If you connect the tablet to a pc it says usb driver install failed and if you try to force driver install through device manager, the driver install completes but then says the device cannot start. asus sync does not see it , I want to try to put the ep201 file in the SDCARD folder in the internal sdcard but cannot perform this because the pc cannot see the tablet. any help or suggestions would be appreciated.The un rooted tablet Was running 4.2 just fine before i tried the new ota update 7-29-2013 and thats when this happened , I tried to call Asus, since my warrenty had expired last month they said they would fix it , but it would cost me .....i explained that their update is what made it unusable, but they didnt say anything about that fact. and told me the same .... if you have a idea or have solved the same issue PLEASE post
Thanks
Rez
hi there
my asus tansformer tf300t docking mobile keeps restarting over and over again after upgrading to android 4.2.2
is there any way to fix this problem or i have to downgrade it to latest version?if i do,how can i downgrade it.please tell me the safest way cause i'm completely new in android stuff
thx
ST46 said:
hi there
my asus tansformer tf300t docking mobile keeps restarting over and over again after upgrading to android 4.2.2
is there any way to fix this problem or i have to downgrade it to latest version?if i do,how can i downgrade it.please tell me the safest way cause i'm completely new in android stuff
thx
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Stock ROM and locked bootloader? Did you try factory resetting or reflashing your ROM?
did factory reset but not rom
cmendonc2 said:
Stock ROM and locked bootloader? Did you try factory resetting or reflashing your ROM?
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yes i did factory reset a few times but it keeps restarting but didn't reflash my rom and dont know how to do it.i tried to hold down the decrease volume key and pressing power key to load usb fast bool loader and it tries and downloads a fast boot loader driver but after that it shows a broken droid and says error.
ST46 said:
yes i did factory reset a few times but it keeps restarting but didn't reflash my rom and dont know how to do it.i tried to hold down the decrease volume key and pressing power key to load usb fast bool loader and it tries and downloads a fast boot loader driver but after that it shows a broken droid and says error.
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If you have fastboot working, you can try this:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-restore-asus-transformer-tf300t-back-to-stock/
Alternatively, you can try this:
manikkumar20 said:
Dear all users of TF300T.
If you are using Stock ROM (Rooted/Non Rooted) and are bricked or stuck on ASUS boot screen. Then this guide is for you.
As i was using stock ROM (ROOTED) with Locked boot loader without custom recovery and my tf300t was Sofbricked due to wrong configurations at Display Pixel scaling and also reformat did not work for me.!
So i thought to create this guide which may help people out here It worked for me Try your LUCK.
Sorry if i am re posting i did not got any guides out here...
If this helped you please give me a Thumbs up.!
Steps:-
1. Download the latest ROM from ASUS website Which matches your SKU.(Important).
It would look somehing like this (TF300T-TW_epad-10_6_1_15_3-UpdateLauncher . zip)
2. Extract it and rename that file to ( EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip )
3. Now copy this new renamed file to SDCARD (Root of sd card). Put the SDcard into tablet.
4. Now Press and hold Volume Down + Power for a few seconds. Then you will see the ASUS recovery options.
5. 3 icons will appear: RCK, Android, and Wipe Data. The RCK should be flashing green. Press the UP Volume Key Once.
Now wait for a few minutes. It will flash the ROM.
And wola! Your TF300T will again work fine!!
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