Hey guys,
I am back to using the TF700T after about a year's absence from it. I've done a bunch of tweaks on it some time ago and can't really remember all the things that have been done. I know that the device is rooted and unlocked but couldn't tell you the ROM or anything else ... not that it matters.
I want to get this thing back up and running as fast as possible so I am looking for some suggestions on a lightweight ROM that has speed as its focus. I don't care if I lose everything on it and would like to go back to as factory of a feel as possible ... I'm even open to the OTA ROM if people believe it's the best.
Can someone provide some suggestions on where to start?
llcooljayce said:
Hey guys,
I am back to using the TF700T after about a year's absence from it. I've done a bunch of tweaks on it some time ago and can't really remember all the things that have been done. I know that the device is rooted and unlocked but couldn't tell you the ROM or anything else ... not that it matters.
I want to get this thing back up and running as fast as possible so I am looking for some suggestions on a lightweight ROM that has speed as its focus. I don't care if I lose everything on it and would like to go back to as factory of a feel as possible ... I'm even open to the OTA ROM if people believe it's the best.
Can someone provide some suggestions on where to start?
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This is maybe what you are looking for.... It is light version of Cromi X and very fast in my opinion...:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520828
Please let us know your opinion...Thanks...
Most popular, for a very good reason, is CROMi-X. Based on the stock rom, cleaned and optimized to the nines. It's how the stock rom should have been
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
Lightweight?
Go for miniCROMi-X - stripped down to the essentials, very fast but you may miss some bells and whistles but definitely worth a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520828
Want Kitkat on the TF700? CyanogenMod 11 will get you there. Still some bugs though.
Then there's OMNI ROM, Paranoid, CMB.... they all have a thread in the Development section. Check them out.
Make sure you update your bootloader and recovery to the required version. If you didn't update in a year, both are definitely outdated!
Thank you for the suggestions but could you point me in the right direction to update my bootloader and recovery? It's been a while and I don't want to hard brick my Transformer.
I have since updated my computer so I'm sure my drivers for the Transformer aren't up to date ...
Sorry to ask but could you walk me through the process as if I'm new to it again?
Very much appreciated.
Model Number
ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T
Android Version
4.1.1
Kernel Version 3.1.10
[email protected] $51
Build Number
CleanROM 3.1 inheritance
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What I am most afraid of is that I don't know what version of the Transformer it is ... US, World Wide ... the build number seems to have deleted all reference when I had flashed to ClearROM. Any way to figure this out with another method?
llcooljayce said:
Thank you for the suggestions but could you point me in the right direction to update my bootloader and recovery? It's been a while and I don't want to hard brick my Transformer.
I have since updated my computer so I'm sure my drivers for the Transformer aren't up to date ...
Sorry to ask but could you walk me through the process as if I'm new to it again?
Very much appreciated.
What I am most afraid of is that I don't know what version of the Transformer it is ... US, World Wide ... the build number seems to have deleted all reference when I had flashed to ClearROM. Any way to figure this out with another method?
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Well if you are in the US, most likely it is US... And it doesn't matter that much on a custom ROM anyway.
Read the OP in the CROMI-X thread and follow the instructions for scenario 2. Download the bootloader /TWRP package provided there, flash it, reboot, do a factory wipe in TWRP and you're good to flash the rom.
berndblb said:
Well if you are in the US, most likely it is US... And it doesn't matter that much on a custom ROM anyway.
Read the OP in the CROMI-X thread and follow the instructions for scenario 2. Download the bootloader /TWRP package provided there, flash it, reboot, do a factory wipe in TWRP and you're good to flash the rom.
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Problem is that I am in Canada and Canadians get either the WW or US version. From what I am reading, if I choose the wrong bootloader, I will brick my device. Any other way to determine the SKU version?
llcooljayce said:
Problem is that I am in Canada and Canadians get either the WW or US version. From what I am reading, if I choose the wrong bootloader, I will brick my device. Any other way to determine the SKU version?
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The bootloader is universal. Only the firmware is regional. Look in About Tablet > Build Number. Even your old CROMi version should have a US or WW in it. But AFAIK Canada is North America, which is US - sorry, I know it's a sore point with you Canadians
berndblb said:
The bootloader is universal. Only the firmware is regional. Look in About Tablet > Build Number. Even your old CROMi version should have a US or WW in it. But AFAIK Canada is North America, which is US - sorry, I know it's a sore point with you Canadians
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The Build Number indicates CleanROM 3.1 inheritance without anything else
Will I brick if I choose the wrong bootloader?
llcooljayce said:
The Build Number indicates CleanROM 3.1 inheritance without anything else
Will I brick if I choose the wrong bootloader?
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Possibly if you flash the WRONG bootloader, but you won't if you flash the bootloader/TWRP package from the OP of the CROMi-X thread!
It contains the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader (which is the latest for this tablet) and TWRP 2.6.1 which has been rock solid on this device.
During installation of the rom (if you go for CROMi-X) you will have the choice to install the WW or US version. The difference is mostly in the WiFi modules in the kernel I think, different channels are used in Europe and the US. But really, even if you flash the "wrong" version - you can just reflash the other one right on top of it.
If you go for a CM rom you don't even have that "problem". There are no regional versions for CM - and thousands of users are still very happy with it....
Read the CROMi-X OP carefully. Read it again - and then again until you're sure you understand the instructions.
Maybe a refresher would help. I wrote a beginners guide to flashing a rom on this tablet (most of it you won't need since you already have a custom recovery installed, but maybe it would be helpful to you to understand the process).
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html
For you only these steps are needed:
Flash the bootloader/TWRP package mentioned above
Reboot
Boot into recovery and do a Factory Wipe in TWRP
Flash the rom
Enjoy
llcooljayce said:
Problem is that I am in Canada and Canadians get either the WW or US version. From what I am reading, if I choose the wrong bootloader, I will brick my device. Any other way to determine the SKU version?
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Boot into the bootloader menu (hold down Volume-left while turning on), it shows the bootloader version.
berndblb said:
The bootloader is universal. Only the firmware is regional.
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The bootloader also has US and WW versions, but they are identical except for the displayed version string (at least I compared the 10.6.1.14.4 bootloaders back when they were released).
llcooljayce said:
Hey guys,
I am back to using the TF700T after about a year's absence from it. I've done a bunch of tweaks on it some time ago and can't really remember all the things that have been done. I know that the device is rooted and unlocked but couldn't tell you the ROM or anything else ... not that it matters.
I want to get this thing back up and running as fast as possible so I am looking for some suggestions on a lightweight ROM that has speed as its focus. I don't care if I lose everything on it and would like to go back to as factory of a feel as possible ... I'm even open to the OTA ROM if people believe it's the best.
Can someone provide some suggestions on where to start?
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First post ever here at xda. My suggestion would be to start with flatline, to bricksafe your device. Then it is all about taste. Personally I prefer Cromi-X by sbdags.
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Hi
So i have question about firmware changing.
It's possible to move from TW 9.2.2.3 firmware to WW 9.2.2.3 wf.?
Did somebody operation like that? It's save or not?
I don't have root and CWM recovery because this things isn't possible for now on latest ICS firmware, so only one possibility i flash update.zip by stock recovery.
So it's save or not and maybe some advice?
Thank you
I think it's possible with nvflash and I did it with the staging partition once, although I didn't test it extensively - maybe 5 mins to see if it worked. I didn't test if wifi worked or if it crashed every 10 mins.
The Belgium (TB) version of the 91117 rom is being switched to WW, so you might want to pull that apart and see if there is any fancy magic going on in there. There are instructions on the ASUS site.
If you only have stock recovery, it might be tough because of firmware checks to prevent you from doing exactly what you are suggesting. Again, the TB rom might offer some insight.
gee one said:
I think it's possible with nvflash and I did it with the staging partition once, although I didn't test it extensively - maybe 5 mins to see if it worked. I didn't test if wifi worked or if it crashed every 10 mins.
The Belgium (TB) version of the 91117 rom is being switched to WW, so you might want to pull that apart and see if there is any fancy magic going on in there. There are instructions on the ASUS site.
If you only have stock recovery, it might be tough because of firmware checks to prevent you from doing exactly what you are suggesting. Again, the TB rom might offer some insight.
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Thanks!
I'm above B70, so nvflash will not work...:-\
I saw this TB version switched to WW on Asus site for 9.2.2.3 also, but I'm afraid it will not work with TW because of firmware checks...
So I need to wait for root possibility and CWM recovery?
Good day all,
Trying to switch my Build number, "IKL74K.US_epad-9.4.4.45.3" to its WW counterpart or if I could just upgrade it to WW's 4.1.1 firmware.
I've spent most of today trying to research methods on how to switch it, some people say it can't happen and then others say it worked for them. A little assistance as to how to change it over would be very helpful.
Many thanks
Tutsumi said:
Good day all,
Trying to switch my Build number, "IKL74K.US_epad-9.4.4.45.3" to its WW counterpart or if I could just upgrade it to WW's 4.1.1 firmware.
I've spent most of today trying to research methods on how to switch it, some people say it can't happen and then others say it worked for them. A little assistance as to how to change it over would be very helpful.
Many thanks
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Go to the ASUS website, download the ROM you want with a different SKU (SKU's are WW, TW, and US), flash it, pray!
It might work or it might brick your device. I wouldn't do it but if you feel lucky and want to roll the dice...go right ahead.
SnoopyII said:
Go to the ASUS website, download the ROM you want with a different SKU (SKU's are WW, TW, and US), flash it, pray!
It might work or it might brick your device. I wouldn't do it but if you feel lucky and want to roll the dice...go right ahead.
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No it won't brick device. Changing US to WW SKU did nothing wrong :>
P500VPBMB3 Sprint 4.1.2 Firmware
For some unusual reason there is little to no development for the SPH-P500 and absolutely ZERO official firmware available for the Sprint model. This means, if you soft brick the tablet trying to install something you should not have, you have no easy way of getting back to the stock firmware. In addition, getting to the 4.1.2 version of the firmware is a royal pain due to the massive amount of "PATCH CHECKS" and assert checks built in to the OTA update. This means any deodexed system or a number of other reasons will be rejected if you try the OTA update while on non-official or approved firmware. So, for your convenience, I have compiled a simple ODIN-Flashable TAR file which will jet you up to speed installing the latest official Sprint 4.1.2 firmware.
Details:
P500VPBMB3 Stock w/ MB3 Modem
Package Includes: BOOT, RECOVERY, SYSTEM, MODEM AND CACHE ZONES
Download:
P500VPBMB3 Sprint 4.1.2 Firmware
Password on the archive is: www.mobiletechvideos.com
How To Flash:
BACKUP YOUR FILES AND DATA BEFORE FLASHING...ALWAYS. First extract this file using WinRAR or a program capable of extracting a RAR package as the package inside it is the TAR file you need. This was done to save time on the download. Once extracted, using ODIN, select PDA and choose this file. Now place your tablet in DOWNLOAD MODE by having it powered off, then power on by holding POWER and VOLUME DOWN until you see the on-screen text come up. Release the buttons and press VOLUME UP to enter DOWNLOAD MODE. Now click START on ODIN. Once completed (takes around 10 minutes), it is advised to enter RECOVERY MODE and perform a FACTORY DATA RESET for the best bug free experience since I don't know what ROM you are flashing from.
Did this help you out? Great, I'm glad it did! Click that THANKS button next to my name if you have the time. Please note, if you find yourself in a hard/soft brick situation of any type on any advice, give me a shout via PM or email through the contact page on our site. We also offer repairs on a number of other issues.
27 downloads and nothing? I'd love some feedback so others can be confident in the firmware.
It´s a disease from all P31XX and P51XX useres don´t hitting the thanks button and don´t giveing feedback... maybe they don´t want any support.... (?)...
i don´t have a P51XX - i can´t give other feddback then this... sorry....
Haha it seems that way! Well thanks for your response. Nice to hear from somebody about this. For some reason the Tab 2 10.1 forum members seem to be dead but want development anyhow without any input!
There are a lot of people here in a german forum there is mostly nobody ...
i hope you get some feedback! if not: there is not problem first things that will reported are problems
Haha, how true! No news is good news right?
problem and feedback if it works...
Hi. I am pretty new here (although I have been a member for a while, I have not really been active). I do have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 inch display model P500VPBMB3. Perhaps I can try out what you are talking about if it helps me with my problem below and then I will be more than happy to give you feedback.
PROBLEM
I never really rooted a device before but I am at a loss here since the current version of Android that I have on my device is 4.1.2 . It's working OK but I run out of space very often since I only have 16GB of main memory. I would love to upgrade to 4.2.x so that I have the option of storing apps on the external SD card. I am not clear exactly what you are giving us here on your thread. If you can explain it to me and especially if it does what I am outlining above I would want done, I would love to give it a shot and then give you some feedback.
Either way thank you for helping is Sprint tablet people whether or not what you have above will help me.
Thanks
shmusie said:
Hi. I am pretty new here (although I have been a member for a while, I have not really been active). I do have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1 inch display model P500VPBMB3. Perhaps I can try out what you are talking about if it helps me with my problem below and then I will be more than happy to give you feedback.
PROBLEM
I never really rooted a device before but I am at a loss here since the current version of Android that I have on my device is 4.1.2 . It's working OK but I run out of space very often since I only have 16GB of main memory. I would love to upgrade to 4.2.x so that I have the option of storing apps on the external SD card. I am not clear exactly what you are giving us here on your thread. If you can explain it to me and especially if it does what I am outlining above I would want done, I would love to give it a shot and then give you some feedback.
Either way thank you for helping is Sprint tablet people whether or not what you have above will help me.
Thanks
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You will actually want to look into custom recovery combined with a custom ROM to enable this type of option. What I have provided here is a stock firmware (stock operating system). This is actually already what you have installed on the device.
connexion2005 said:
You will actually want to look into custom recovery combined with a custom ROM to enable this type of option. What I have provided here is a stock firmware (stock operating system). This is actually already what you have installed on the device.
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Thank you very much for your prompt reply. You seem to be a helpful sort of person. I am sorry to be so dense but I have no idea what those things are. Is there a place where I can, sort of begin from scratch to learn all about these things or can you please fully explain what I need to do here?
I get that yo said that what you are offering is what I already have. What I don't understand is what exactly what to look for. I do know that if I install the wrong thing, I can brick my device. What I don't know if how to find what I am looking for. I already tried it in the search box-that's how I got to your thread.
This is honestly a very tough section as the P500 is a rare unit that has little to no development. You are in the right sub-forum but finding any mods for your unit may not be possible at this time unfortunately.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! You can root with Kingo root and make modifications with xposed. I just have been so busy with work.
I will flash this when I have time. Now I can be more risky with flashing because I can now go back to stock ROM.
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Android-Andi said:
It´s a disease from all P31XX and P51XX useres don´t hitting the thanks button and don´t giveing feedback... maybe they don´t want any support.... (?)...
i don´t have a P51XX - i can´t give other feddback then this... sorry....
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Hello, I know its been almost a year, but I tried to flash this ROM and get stuck after the tab reboots with the message "POWER RESET or UNKNOWN UPLOAD MODE", is there anything I can do to restore the tab (I did not do any backup).
Thanks a bunch
Do you have the Sprint model? If so, try re-downloading it and flashing again. Afterwards, perform a factory data reset.
connexion2005 said:
Do you have the Sprint model? If so, try re-downloading it and flashing again. Afterwards, perform a factory data reset.
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The tab comes from China but in the options i've seen SPH-P500 so I supposed it was a model made for Sprint.
I did flash again and reset factory but nothing changed.
meresis said:
The tab comes from China but in the options i've seen SPH-P500 so I supposed it was a model made for Sprint.
I did flash again and reset factory but nothing changed.
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That is definitely unusual though the fact it came from China. This likely is NOT the right firmware for your model. The back of the unit should have the model number. See what it says...
connexion2005 said:
That is definitely unusual though the fact it came from China. This likely is NOT the right firmware for your model. The back of the unit should have the model number. See what it says...
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Indeed the back says P5110 ... Chinese devices ... Thanks a lot ! :good:
P500
Wow!! I made a mistake!! I bought this tab to have some fun rooting and installing custom roms. I should have checked the forums first to see if there was any support. Thanks for what you've provided here. I'm going to at least try to root and install xposed.
I have a sprint gtab2 10.1 that's out of contract, so i'm willing to start working on things if needed.
if we no longer need to use the Sprint data can we flash a SPH-P5100 rom for wifi only ?
resurrecting an old thread. Need to find the original firmware for sph-p500. This appears to be it, but I can't find or get the password to the .rar file. I can't find the firmware anywhere else after a TON of google searches. any help appreciated in either getting the password to the .rar file, or a different place to download the firmware.
Hello all. I've had the Asus TF700T since it came out and used Asus' unlocking tool to unlock. I'm now going to sell the device and want to put the stock ROM back on. I have TWRP installed. Can I simply flash the latest Asus firmware? Will it install the standard kernel? I know it won't re-lock the device.....that's permanent. I simply want to go back to stock to sell it.
FYI: I've done a forum search but can't find any one addressing this specific question; only whether you can lock, unroot, etc.
Thanks!
So you are giving up on getting your TF700 straightened out already?
Although I hate to see a perfectly good Transformer getting shackled by the stock rom, the answer is : Yes.
Just download the latest firmware, unzip it once and flash the resulting zip in TWRP.
Since you want to sell it, it may be a good idea to format data in TWRP before you are limited to the tools provided on stock.
berndblb said:
So you are giving up on getting your TF700 straightened out already?
Although I hate to see a perfectly good Transformer getting shackled by the stock rom, the answer is : Yes.
Just download the latest firmware, unzip it once and flash the resulting zip in TWRP.
Since you want to sell it, it may be a good idea to format data in TWRP before you are limited to the tools provided on stock.
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Good idea. Thanks!
Hello again,
I would like to install the least buggy Jelly Bean ROM onto my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T. I have never rooted my Tablet before and I am on the latest OTA update by ASUS
Android Version 4.2.1
Build JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902
I very much would appreciate some hand holding on this whole process. I have signed up to the CyanogenMod website but as yet not had any replies.
I don't really know what ROM to go for as its a minefield, but I would like the most stable Jelly Bean version. Not too keen on moving over to Kit Kat yet.
I have never done this before and I have quite a bit of trepidation about the whole process but as it is, my official ASUS Jelly Bean operating system is laggy and the battery drain is exceptionally noticeable. The tablet can drain empty on Stand By within a couple of days. I have tried all the tricks to extend battery life, including charging Tablet and battery spereately, Cold Boots and Fresh installs but nothing helps.
Cheers
the lemming said:
I don't really know what ROM to go for as its a minefield, but I would like the most stable Jelly Bean version. Not too keen on moving over to Kit Kat yet.
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If you ask 5 people about this you will get at least 10 opinions...
I choose not to vote on that part of your question.
I have never done this before and I have quite a bit of trepidation about the whole process
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The most important point is to select the right recovery version for your bootloader/ROM. As you are going to install a 4.2 ROM, I suggest TWRP 2.5.0.0-42. Not the latest, but proven and stable. Make sure to pick the -42 version matching your bootloader. The next point is: don't use the wipe data option on the bootloader screen, but use the wipe options in recovery instead.
If you follow these two points, you avoid most of the issues that get reported over and over again.
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f69m said:
The most important point is to select the right recovery version for your bootloader/ROM. As you are going to install a 4.2 ROM, I suggest TWRP 2.5.0.0-42. Not the latest, but proven and stable. Make sure to pick the -42 version matching your bootloader. The next point is: don't use the wipe data option on the bootloader screen, but use the wipe options in recovery instead.
If you follow these two points, you avoid most of the issues that get reported over and over again.
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Hello
Thank you for replying. I am very green at all this and I don't want to mess things up. You mention getting a matching boot loader. How do I check what bootloader I posses and where do I find the correct stuff?
I now next to nothing about this process other than bricking my Samsung Ace phone a year ago and I have not dabbled in this since then. I am willing to get my hands dirty but I want to know how to get out of trouble should I do something stupid, which will most definitely happen.
Are you able to post a link to a tutorial that will help me out?
Cheers
the lemming said:
Thank you for replying. I am very green at all this and I don't want to mess things up. You mention getting a matching boot loader. How do I check what bootloader I posses and where do I find the correct stuff?
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You can see the version of your bootloader at the top left of the bootloader screen. It should match the last Asus stock ROM version you installed: 10.6.1.27.5 in your case. This is the latest bootloader available and should work fine with all up-to-date 4.2 ROMs. Read the first post carefully, it should mention, which bootloader versions are supported. No nee to update.
Note that flashing custom ROMs will not touch your existing bootloader.
I now next to nothing about this process other than bricking my Samsung Ace phone a year ago and I have not dabbled in this since then. I am willing to get my hands dirty but I want to know how to get out of trouble should I do something stupid, which will most definitely happen.
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Have a look at nvflash flatline for your bootloader 4.2. It allows you to extract some files from your device. If you keep those safe, you are almost brick-safe, as you can then use nvflash to recover your tablet from most known issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545610
Are you able to post a link tersion o a tutorial that will help me out?
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I am not aware of a guide specifically for flashing custom ROMs, but most ROMs should have good instructions in the first post. Anyhow, you can browse the stickies in the General forum. They have a lot of good information.
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