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I finally fixed my old issue... (softbrick stuck at boot logo without access to fastboot)
now i have a new one.
Im using TWRP recovery right now, and it seems the only ROM i can install right now is Clean ROM.
I have tried Blackbean, CM10 nightly, and HYDRO.
None boot up.
Is there something that is unique to CleanROM that would let me install it and not others?
confuz said:
I finally fixed my old issue... (softbrick stuck at boot logo without access to fastboot)
now i have a new one.
Im using TWRP recovery right now, and it seems the only ROM i can install right now is Clean ROM.
I have tried Blackbean, CM10 nightly, and HYDRO.
None boot up.
Is there something that is unique to CleanROM that would let me install it and not others?
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You are on JB, so the only Roms you can flash are [email protected], Clean and Hydro JB. Thats it. All other Roms are only flashable with ICS bootloader and you are not able to get back from JB:
Hello everyone,
My problem is this: I wanted to install a CM10 nightly on the device, so I root using the DebugfsRoot method, install rom manager, flash a recovery, try to install a ROM and it did not work. Rebooting into recovery got me the red triangle, but using the volume buttons allowed me to get in (only it did not have the option to install updates or anything. I think it was just he mounting and partition options)
Since I did not unlock the device before doing this, I chose to do so using ASUS's unlock utility. Once done, I tried booting into recovery, but the device would be stuck at "booting recovery kernel image" and won't budge. I tried flashing different version of CW but it did not seem to work.
Finally, for some reason, I chose the "wipe data" option from the bootloader and the device was stuck, again, at "booting recovery kernel image", only this time I can't boot into a ROM nor can I boot back into bootloader.
What happens when I boot using power and volume down is this:-
The device is Unlocked
Android cardhu-user bootloader <2.10 e> released by "US_epad-9.4.5.26-20120720" A03
Checking for android ota recovery
Booting recovery kernel image
and then everything's stuck.
Booting normally makes the device stop at "the device is unlocked" message because, I assume, there is no ROM flashed into the device.
Thanks for helping in advance.
It's not just that I can't get the unit to go into recovery, It's that I can't even get to fastboot (it tries to go into recovery every time I try to get into fastboot)
ShiroiKage said:
It's not just that I can't get the unit to go into recovery, It's that I can't even get to fastboot (it tries to go into recovery every time I try to get into fastboot)
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I believe your device is bricked. Using a wrong version of custom recovery may caused this. I haven't seen anyone able to fix the issue that you having right now, the only thing is to send out to Asus for repair.
buhohitr said:
I believe your device is bricked. Using a wrong version of custom recovery may caused this. I haven't seen anyone able to fix the issue that you having right now, the only thing is to send out to Asus for repair.
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So, if I get it repaired/replaced, what version of CW recovery should I get? It seems that there is not, yet, a version for the Infinity tab. I really want to get a custom ROM because the stuff ASUS has slapped on their version of Android gets under my skin.
ShiroiKage said:
So, if I get it repaired/replaced, what version of CW recovery should I get? It seems that there is not, yet, a version for the Infinity tab. I really want to get a custom ROM because the stuff ASUS has slapped on their version of Android gets under my skin.
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The Team Win TWRP version 2.3.1.0 works really well. It's a touch recovery and very easy to use and full featured.
okantomi said:
The Team Win TWRP version 2.3.1.0 works really well. It's a touch recovery and very easy to use and full featured.
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One very last question:-
Would it work if I get the CM10 nightly for the TF300T installed on a TF700T (since it's practically the same device with a different screen)? If not, is there a ROM that's pure JB without ASUS's stuff installed one it?
Your replies are very much appreciated.
ShiroiKage said:
One very last question:-
Would it work if I get the CM10 nightly for the TF300T installed on a TF700T (since it's practically the same device with a different screen)? If not, is there a ROM that's pure JB without ASUS's stuff installed one it?
Your replies are very much appreciated.
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I would NOT recommend you do so with tf300 on tf700. There is no pure stock debloated version for JB, however, if you want to stay as close as stock and stable I would recommend "Cleanrom for JB". This rom doesn't have Asus bloatware and a few performance tweaks make it very good.
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I would NOT recommend you do so with tf300 on tf700. There is no pure stock debloated version for JB, however, if you want to stay as close as stock and stable I would recommend "Cleanrom for JB". This rom doesn't have Asus bloatware and a few performance tweaks make it very good.
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So I got it replaced (Best Buy swapped it for a new one) and everything's fine. I even installed Clean ROM and it's good. Problem is that the left speaker is not working and I need to flash the stock ROM to make sure it's nothing caused by software, before I go back and re-return the unit. However, ASUS's firmware is not longer wanting to flash. It gives me the "failed" message in TWR's recovery (no backup because my internal memory was wiped when installing ASUS's JB update :/)
EDIT: Never mind. I thought the holes at the bottom, on either side of the USP port, were the speakers. Turns out I was not thinking straight. Still, I'd like to know if anyone has an idea as to why the ASUS firmware is not wanting to install.
ShiroiKage said:
So I got it replaced (Best Buy swapped it for a new one) and everything's fine. I even installed Clean ROM and it's good. Problem is that the left speaker is not working and I need to flash the stock ROM to make sure it's nothing caused by software, before I go back and re-return the unit. However, ASUS's firmware is not longer wanting to flash. It gives me the "failed" message in TWR's recovery (no backup because my internal memory was wiped when installing ASUS's JB update :/)
EDIT: Never mind. I thought the holes at the bottom, on either side of the USP port, were the speakers. Turns out I was not thinking straight. Still, I'd like to know if anyone has an idea as to why the ASUS firmware is not wanting to install.
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You can't install the ASUS firmware through custom recovery. It has to be stock. I believe there are signature checks that prevent it from installing otherwise.
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did you unzip the file? should be a zip within a zip. you flash the zip inside
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did you unzip the file? should be a zip within a zip. you flash the zip inside
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You know, I unzipped the file the first time I installed it to get Clean ROM to flash, I had the unzipped folder there yet I managed to forget to use the unzipped file. /InfiniteFacePalm
Hi All,
I am looking for a complete guide (or links to various parts) to install the new CM10.1 nightlies that started on 5/19/2013.
I've been looking through XDA and I see a lot of information that's dated for the 4.2.1 and earlier, but nothing that confirms these steps work for these new nightlies.
1. Unlock BL using ASUS v8? (I am on 4.2.1)
2. Root it (how, what procedure should I follow and which files)?
3. Which BL should I install? I've been using CWM on my GS3, but a lot of these guides use TWRP. which versions
4. This guide looks dated, please confirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055430
5. Any recommendations for a better ROM? Or is the CM10.1 the best for this tablet?
6. Since I have the WIFI version of this, I am assuming I dont need to worries about the baseband updates that were recently required for the CM10.1 updates? If I am wrong, please advise.
Thanks for you help in advance!
snoopspecial said:
Hi All,
I am looking for a complete guide (on links to various parts) to install the new CM10.1 nightlies that started on 5/19/2013.
I've been looking through XDA and I see a lot of information thats dated for the 4.2.1 and earlier, but nothing that confirms these steps work for these new nightlies.
1. Unlock BL using ASUS v8? (I am on 4.2.1)
2. Root it (how, what procedure should I follow and which files)?
3. Which BL should I install? I've been using CWM on my GS3, but a lot of these guides use TWRP. which versions
4. This guide looks dated, please confirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055430
5. Any recommendations for a better ROM? Or is the CM10.1 the best for this tablet?
6. Since I have the WIFI version of this, I am assuming I dont need to worries about the baseband updates that were recently required for the CM10.1 updates? If I am wrong, please advise.
Thanks for you help in advance!
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Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
pyraxiate said:
Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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First of all, thanks for the quick reply and detail!
1. I have a new one - so hopefully I should be ok. But I'll use v8
2. Great point, duh! The ROMs are already rooted!
3. I'd like to stick with the 4.2.2 bootloaders since my other devices are all running the same stuff. I haven't used TWRP before - any preference to that versus CWM?
4. no worries
5. I'll definitely keep in mind along with your bootloader suggestion should I downgrade. I've felt the lag with the ASUS Stock 4.2.1 ROM and all it's bloatware - I'm expect an immediate change right there with a clean rom.
6. yeah that is the primary reason I am asking about which bootloader to use with CM10.1's new nightlies.
snoopspecial said:
First of all, thanks for the quick reply and detail!
1. I have a new one - so hopefully I should be ok. But I'll use v8
2. Great point, duh! The ROMs are already rooted!
3. I'd like to stick with the 4.2.2 bootloaders since my other devices are all running the same stuff. I haven't used TWRP before - any preference to that versus CWM?
4. no worries
5. I'll definitely keep in mind along with your bootloader suggestion should I downgrade. I've felt the lag with the ASUS Stock 4.2.1 ROM and all it's bloatware - I'm expect an immediate change right there with a clean rom.
6. yeah that is the primary reason I am asking about which bootloader to use with CM10.1's new nightlies.
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To be honest, the lag is still there accross all the 4.2 roms I tried, even debloated. Its not as bad but its still there. My alternate device has a beastly exynos in it so im used to a perfect smooth experience. I notice even a little bit of jitter and it drives me crazy ( hence why I downgraded to 4.1 ) .
As far as what bootloader to use for which CM rom, each will tell you which to use specifically. I saw there is a cm10.1 for 4.2 and for 4.1. Just make sure to match things.
I used to be a CWM user all the way, but twrp does trump it in features and usability, especially for the transformer series. I beleive there is only one single twrp that works properly on the new bootloader for stock based roms ( no cwm will work on it at all). It ends in .42 so make sure you flash the correct one. If not, your partitions wont be writable.
One MAJOR warning.........
Do NOT use the wipe / factory reset on ANY bootloader. You will brick your tablet!!! Permanently!!!!
You can ONLY use the wipes inside of twrp / CWM.
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dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
pyraxiate said:
Most of your questions have already been answered multiple times. Ill do my best to summarize the answers ......
1) V8 unlocks most although there are some who arent able to unlock after having things come back from Asus from repair.
2) Unless you are stuck on a locked bootloader, skip rooting if you are planning on installing a custom rom..... why waste your time rooting something you wont be using? If you fall into this category, your option are limited but there is a way to root without TWRP or CWM.
3) Personally I have found that the 4.1 bootloader version 10.4.2.20 seems to play nicest with my tf300t. This of course means im stuck using Roms made specifically for 4.1 bootloaders. Im using twrp 2.4.4.0. Instructions on downgrading firmware are all over, but im pretty sure you must have an unlocked bootloader for this as well. Its a simple fastboot command to push the older system blob file to the device. Relatively easy.
4) Cant comment as I dont use CM
5) Im using CleanRom Inheritance and found that it not only benches higher, but runs much much faster than anything else I have tried on my tablet. I started with the latest 4.2.1 ROM and Bootloader. After trying everything out and everything lagging on my tablet, I decided to downgrade firmware. ROMS are nothing but personal preference, but, I find personally that Cromi ( for 4.1 ) along with Unter's kernel,makes my device smooth as butter. YMMV
6) Again, I cant comment as I dont use CM. Maybe someone else can chime in on this ? There are PLENTY of rom options available. Just try things out and see what you like best. Just remember to read the roms OP very carefully to make sure you have the proper bootloader installed for it. You can brick your device if you mismatch the rom and bootloaders.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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snoopspecial said:
dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
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okay - lots of options in TWRP - going the simple safe route and just following the norm:
http://teamw.in/whattowipe
snoopspecial said:
dude, you are so awesome!
definitely smart to have installed TWRP - CWM through ROM Manager tried to suggest installing a TF201 recovery. From the web site it's vague but suggest a TF101 image as well.
I followed your suggestion and downloaded the 42 TWRP recovery from after having done all the SDK Tools installation and testing connectivity with FASTBOOT (from the installed SDK package, not random ones from the internet).
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/97
I'm up in TWRP and running a backup of the ASUS original installation, will copy to External SD card.
previously i've formatted the internal card and then installed the ROM and GAPPS. Should I not do this?
thanks again! I'm keeping notes and will update when done.
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Im assuming you are flashing CM10 then? The only important thing is fully read the OP and match your bootloader to whatever one they tell you. Its generally not a suggestion, but an actual requirement.
Mines a 32gb so I keep all of my backups and rom flashes right on the internal storage. I feel its safer in case of SD corruption or an accidental wipe. It doesnt hurt to have it in 2 places though ( backup your original rom to SD card but keep everything on the internal as well ). I always flash from internal ( roms and nandroids alike ). Ive never had an issue.
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so this is what i've done so far and am stuck now it seems. probably a mismatch between the CM ROM and the BOOTLOADER.
1. Installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 - version ending with 42.
2. From the Wipe -> Advanced in TWRP, I selected SYSTEM, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE, and DATA (skipped the last two options).
3. I have the ROMs/GAPPS on my external SD card (and backup now too)
4. I installed today's nightly CM 10.1 for TF300T and the 20130301-signed (per 4.2.2 CM builds).
5. Reboot (via TWRP, Power Off)
I hit the power button to turn on and it gets stuck at the ASUS screen. Cannot boot into ROM either via the Android icon in the Bootloader menu.
snoopspecial said:
so this is what i've done so far and am stuck now it seems. probably a mismatch between the CM ROM and the BOOTLOADER.
1. Installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 - version ending with 42.
2. From the Wipe -> Advanced in TWRP, I selected SYSTEM, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE, and DATA (skipped the last two options).
3. I have the ROMs/GAPPS on my external SD card (and backup now too)
4. I installed today's nightly CM 10.1 for TF300T and the 20130301-signed (per 4.2.2 CM builds).
5. Reboot (via TWRP, Power Off)
I hit the power button to turn on and it gets stuck at the ASUS screen. Cannot boot into ROM either via the Android icon in the Bootloader menu.
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going to give Cromi 4.2.1 a try too while I am in this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204166
I have the matching ASUS bootloader and TWRP combination this the ROM needs.
As for the CM10.1 - looks like for TF300T they are still using the older JB requirements... but still researching.
snoopspecial said:
going to give Cromi 4.2.1 a try too while I am in this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204166
I have the matching ASUS bootloader and TWRP combination this the ROM needs.
As for the CM10.1 - looks like for TF300T they are still using the older JB requirements... but still researching.
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interesting - this ROM is packed with configuration options - you can really tailor your install.. very interesting - should work since it is a stock-based rom. we'll see. installing now.
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interesting - this ROM is packed with configuration options - you can really tailor your install.. very interesting - should work since it is a stock-based rom. we'll see. installing now.
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yeah so that worked fine. the CM10.1 version must require some different combination.
taking your suggestions now and downgrading to the 4.1 bootloader. will also install the CleanInheritance rom.
by the way, thanks again for your help and suggestions!
So just for other people out there... if you want to run the TF300T downloads from get.cm (the nightlies as of now).
I've confirmed the following requirements:
1. 10.4.2.20 - TWRP 2.5.0.0 - JB
2. CM 10.1 5/25/2013 Nighty (This is a 4.2.2 ROM - requiring the JB, not 4.2 bootloader - i imagine at some point this will be updated)
3. GAPPS 20130301-signed
ah so nice!
Greetings. Today I wanted to try a KitKat rom on my TF300T (currently on PacMan Rom 4.3), but as I've figured out, I needed a new version of recovery, since I was using TWRP 2.4.4.0.
So I flashed it (version for 4.2 Bootloader, of course), but even though I've tried nearly all versions higher than 2.4.4.0 (for ex. 2.5.0.0 or 2.6.1.0), I was still getting this weird screen (not my picture, but the same problem) and the only way, how to solve it, is to go back on my default TWRP version - 2.4.4.0.
Any help is much appreciated!
spenat said:
Greetings. Today I wanted to try a KitKat rom on my TF300T (currently on PacMan Rom 4.3), but as I've figured out, I needed a new version of recovery, since I was using TWRP 2.4.4.0.
So I flashed it (version for 4.2 Bootloader, of course), but even though I've tried nearly all versions higher than 2.4.4.0 (for ex. 2.5.0.0 or 2.6.1.0), I was still getting this weird screen (not my picture, but the same problem) and the only way, how to solve it, is to go back on my default TWRP version - 2.4.4.0.
Any help is much appreciated!
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Which stock rom were you on, 10.x.x.x.x.x?
Hello and thanks for quick reply! My stock rom was 10.6.1.8.
Anyway, some really weird thing happened - I downloaded TWRP 2.6.1.0 (again, version 4.2BL), flashed it, went to recovery but whoa - It installed CWM 6.0.4.5...? How is that even possible? And yes, the blob was downloaded from the official TWRP site.
Anyway, with this new "TWRP" (aka. CWM ) I was able to install this KitKat rom, but still I would like to know the solution for the TWRP problem.
But still, truth is, that my stock rom is very old, going to update it then - Thanks!
EDIT: Ah, now I see it, my bad Just found this:
If current bootloader = 10.6.1.8 - JB 4.2 - recovery to flash = ONLY TWRP "openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf300t-4.2.blob" - flashing a non-4.2 version of TWRP or any version of CWM will brick device. Also flashing 2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2 on the 10.6.1.8 bootloader results in a split-screen issue.
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Yes, update to 10.6.1.27 to use the TWRP.
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My TF700 is bogged down pretty hard and randomly freezing/rebooting so time to upgrade from Cleanrom 3.4.1 (JB 4.1) to whatever is out there now. It has been a few years since messing with roming and don't want to screw anything up. I also did some searching but didn't find anything on this specifically.
I see twrp is the way to go now for recovery but I am running cwm 6.4.x I think? I forgot since rebooting and looking. Anyways, I can just use adb per the instructions and re-flash twrp over the cwm then flash a KK rom right? I just want to make sure because my GS3 has to be reverted then something changed then re-updated...something crazy to not brick it and I obviously don't want to happen.
First of all you need to determine what your botloader version is. It's probably outdated if you've been on a CleanROM. You need to have the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader if you want to flash a KK rom.
The easiest way to uograde your BL is to grab the BL/TWRP package from the OP of the CROMi-X thread in Development and flash it in your current recovery.
Reboot to let it install, then boot to recovery and check the version number. I forgot what TWRP version sbdags packaged in that file. If it is TWRP 2.6.0.1 go to the Teamwin website, downlaod TWRP 2.8.0.1 and flash it in fastboot.
Then you need to do a full factory wipe in TWRP (default under the Wipe command) and then you can flash the KK rom.
For general instructions read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
A little confused. It sounds from your message that I can flash the new recovery? The thread you sent me to said to flash in fastboot. I only ask because I don't have a windows box handy and am lazy.
Thanks for the help!
edit* - refamiliarizing myself with the terminology and starting to get it again.
Fastboot was kind of a pain to get working but once it had connection and I learned how to use it, worked like a charm. Thanks a ton!
Have CM11 working on my tab now. It has been in pretty desperate need for some time now.
lowriderdog37 said:
Fastboot was kind of a pain to get working but once it had connection and I learned how to use it, worked like a charm. Thanks a ton!
Have CM11 working on my tab now. It has been in pretty desperate need for some time now.
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If you're in the mood for it, nandroid CM11 and try ZOMBi-X. I love it!