I have recently been looking into upgrading the Android on my ASUS TF300TL. I have a US SKU TF300TL, however I flashed the WW SKU to upgrade from 4.1.1 to 4.2.1. It works alright, but because the specs are a little limited o the system, I wanted to look for a leaner, faster ROM. Enter my search. All I find on the developmental forums are TF300T ROMs. I also find many people asking a similar question to mine: why not one for the TF300TL/TG. And whenever anyone asks about the TG/TL ROM, everyone just says "ASUS stopped support so it can't be done." Obviously, though it can, since ASUS also stopped factory support for the TF300T at 4.2.1, yet there are 4.4 ROMs out there.
The other part of the argument is the TF300T ROMs will work, but you lose cellular connectivity. I purchased the TL version specifically for the AT&T support. I have my tablet mounted in my patrol car and use it every day while patrolling my county.
So what to do? What I (think) I know is there are two parts to controlling the radio: the baseband and the RIL (radio interface layer). As I understand it, The baseband is the firmware for the radio modem. It is the instructions for the function on the network per se. Now the RIL is the translator between the OS and the modem. The OS wants to access the cellular network for internet or updates, but doesn't know how to make the modem work, so the RIL translates and gives the instructions in a form the modem understands. I know this is gross over simplification, so please correct me if I'm wrong.
So the issue is making the baseband and RIL information carry over to the newer OS. I found the RIL (I think) information in the source code Kernel for the last stock ASUS 4.2.1 upgrade for the TF300TL. I have attached this entire directory. So my question is, is there a DEV who can help me find the baseband information on the tablet? And if so, how can we include this information in a ROM for the TF300TL or TG?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Carl
Bueller...? Bueller...?
So I was thinking about this. Maybe instead of working from the ground up, there is a better solution. The Tf300T Rome work on the TL/TG versions. What if someone could patch the necessary RIL/Baseband information into a patch for an existing ROM? Could this be done?
Interesting
BUMP for huge interest
I know ASUS is coming out with the TF303 series. This will probably get left behind, but I see so much development on otger devices. I know this device is kind of niche because not everyone needs/wants LTE, however any help would be awesome. If needs be, I would sendmy tablet, to the right developer, to assist with the process. TIA
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Hello,
I am finding it difficult to understand the difference in European (German) and US XOOM
Most of the ROOT / Firmware flashing talks about US XOOM models also states that it might brick european models
Question is I have a XOOM German model. I want to update to 3.2.2 + root. CAn anyone point me to correct thread
thank you
As far as i know, the hardware on European and US WIFI only Xooms is exactly the same. I have seen many people here flashing US WIFI only Xoom software on European WIFI only Xooms without any problems. They even get official US updates after that.
So if you have a WIFI only Xoom then i would suggest you to flash US software on it and then root it. Search the forums, i'm sure you will find a lot of topics about this.
If you have a European 3G Xoom then thats another story, then you can brick your 3G radio if you flash US software.
THIS THREAD DOES NOT TELL YOU HOW TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE, but rather that a root does not exist for this build yet
Long time lurker, first time poster. So please be gentle.
After spending the better part of a few hours searching for a way to root my brand spanking new eee Pad Transformer TF101G, i've found that there IS no simple way to root it (just yet).
This thread is to prevent others from going on the same wild goose chase I did
Product details:
Name: Asus eee Pad Transformer TF101G
Android ver: HC 3.2.1
Build: HTK75.TW_epad-8.6.6.15-20110930 (shipped direct from Taiwan, so Taiwanese build)
There are a few threads in XDA (well, at least one) that refer people to the "Universal Root Toolkit v7.1" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185104) thread specifically for 8.6.6.15, but this is wrong. This thread is only for 8.6.5.x, so dont bother.
The silver lining here, for those of your brave enough, is that the "Android Revolution HD" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892) thread claims to work on 8.6.6.15, and it comes with su/root. But personally, id rather keep my stock ROM and just get root.
EDIT: Not sure if you require root to flash a ROM, if this is the case then I guess we are our of luck... can someone clarify please?
EDIT: There are many threads that mention B70 or B80 or similar. I assumed this was part of the build number and that mine was not one of these builds. In another thread I saw this is actually the first few characters of the serial number. So for those who, like me, found that a lot of the posters in other threads simply assumed this as common knowledge; then I hope this thread clears it up a little.
BTW, my device is a B90. Because of the above revelation, this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241380) and this page (http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/) are now relevant to me.
So, the waiting begins...
You can make 100 thread like this and someone will still post asking about rooting their B70-1/2+ TF
I have the same model and firmware. The TF101G 3G enabled models may be a special case since they use a third book key (SBK3).
Waiting patiently.
Let me know If I can can be of any assistance in finding a solution.
I have a rooted HTC phone and miss the additional functionality on my tab .
Here here, same setup as you man...
Lets hope theres a solution pronto!!
Cheers for now
tf101g b60
This is interesting my tf101g received 11/07 is a b60 ser. I rooted it with 7.1 and am running revolver. everything works and I have 2% battery use overnight with 95% of that being cell standby
Omg this will never happen.
I got mi selve 1 TF that i rooter with no problem it had 6.6.5 and B80 and it had rainbow light clitch so i gave it in and got a new one this time 3G and now its 6.6.6.15 and B90 WW and i cant find the root files can some one tell me who can make them or where i can find out a little more about this model?
jesseibiza said:
I got mi selve 1 TF that i rooter with no problem it had 6.6.5 and B80 and it had rainbow light clitch so i gave it in and got a new one this time 3G and now its 6.6.6.15 and B90 WW and i cant find the root files can some one tell me who can make them or where i can find out a little more about this model?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18868785&postcount=1
Good Evening. I am using a Sprint branded Samsung Nexus S SPH-D720 on the Boost Mobile Network and have the 2.3.7 version of Android currently installed. I am new to these forums, and am looking to upgrade the current Operating System on the phone to the new Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.? version. Which is the best, newest, WORKING version that I should upgrade to as of today? Remember I am new, and NOT familiar with the flashing process on cellphones. Is there a guide I can use to help walk me through the process, and to backup the current version in case I make a mistake somewhere along the way - so that I can restore it? Someone please help. Thank you VERY MUCH!!!!
- NOOBJEFF
First of all you should consider if you want to unlock and root you phone. For most Roms you need to unlock the phone (which can be undone later) and the roms come with root access (which, under some circumstances can void your warranty).
Maybe you could just use the official ICS update, with that you don't really need to bother with flashing etc. if you don't want to.
Otherwise, you'll find lots of different roms in here (mainly in the android development forum) and also lots of guides how to do certain things.
Just look around, I'm sure you'll find most of the guides / answers you are looking for. If not, you sure are welcome to ask
just don't forget that you have to set your APN back to boost whenever you flash a ROM for your mms to work.
If you need help with flashing, send me a PM and I'll do what I can to help
Sent from my Nexus S 4G on Boost Mobile
Hi all in this thread,
I have a nexus s 4g runninn 4.04 and Im wondering how did you get on the boost network? Please tell me or link me to any threads.
I just got the Motorola XOOM for Christmas 2012. I quickly found out it was out of warranty and not only that it has Asian firmware and the build # is 1.7.1-45. Being a gift I don't want to return it or let the person know that it is a non US XOOM.
I have spent the last 4 days researching how to upgrade to the US GED firmware with Jellybean 4.1. Never having rooted anything and now being throughly confused as to what steps to take I would like to ask for some straight forward direction in layman terms. I am pretty savvy at following directions but I have now confused myself with the research.
It came with 3.1 and upgraded to 4.0.4. My searches have led to MotoDev for the proper images to use but they don't seem to be there for this XOOM.
Lastly I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.8 with an 2 GHz Intel Core Duo processor. I can't use Eclipse in the ADT bundle with this Mac.
Please instruct.
Thanks,
Joel
spfx4film said:
I just got the Motorola XOOM for Christmas 2012. I quickly found out it was out of warranty and not only that it has Asian firmware and the build # is 1.7.1-45. Being a gift I don't want to return it or let the person know that it is a non US XOOM.
I have spent the last 4 days researching how to upgrade to the US GED firmware with Jellybean 4.1. Never having rooted anything and now being throughly confused as to what steps to take I would like to ask for some straight forward direction in layman terms. I am pretty savvy at following directions but I have now confused myself with the research.
It came with 3.1 and upgraded to 4.0.4. My searches have led to MotoDev for the proper images to use but they don't seem to be there for this XOOM.
Lastly I have a MacBook Pro running OS 10.6.8 with an 2 GHz Intel Core Duo processor. I can't use Eclipse in the ADT bundle with this Mac.
Please instruct.
Thanks,
Joel
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Motorola, for reasons best known to themselves, have removed the stock images from their website.
There are, however, available to use elsewhere.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
For installation instructions see post 3 of this link, I know it works as I have used myself
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...ooting-flashing-unrooting-under-one-roof.html
Will this give me the US firmware Build
wooly1 said:
Motorola, for reasons best known to themselves, have removed the stock images from their website.
There are, however, available to use elsewhere.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
For installation instructions see post 3 of this link, I know it works as I have used myself
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...ooting-flashing-unrooting-under-one-roof.html
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Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction. Will doing this leave me with the US build HW169 if that is the image I download? I reviewed Sleeplessninja's video for rooting with a Mac and it seems pretty straight forward. I basically want to end up with a Google Enabled Device with the most current OS and automatic updates.
Thanks again for your help.
Yep, HW169 is the one you want.
It will probably install as Honeycomb 3.0, but will update OTA until you end up with the current release.
Hi all, to put it short and clean, 3 questions:
1) Does the TF300TL have any sort of bootloader lock that prevents it from getting flashed in the same way as a regular TF300T?
2) Do the TF300T custom ROMs work for TL? Especially CM12 and KatKiss.
I've examined the CM12 updater-script and it seems it only includes TF300T out of the box. I don't know what would happen if I remove the assert and install it on the TL - your answer.
Please note that I *DON'T* need 3G/LTE - I just want it to work like a regular TF300T with no function compromise in anything other than 3G/LTE, and that's it. It looks like there are no "compatibility pack" for any of the current ROMs for TF300TL - but yeah I don't really care as long as the other features work.
3) If yes to 2), if I subsequently return to stock, will 3G/LTE work again?
I saw a great local deal with the TL and am depending on your answer to decide whether I grab the TL or not. Thanks for your patience.
Yeah, I have a TF300TL languishing away as well.