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[Q] Missing Software Update option after Factory Reset?

Pls help! I'm just factory reset my HTC Inspire 4G yesterday and now it missing AT&T Software Update option under Settings > About Phone menu. What i need to bring it go back? Anyone else has the same issue?

You wait. If you need any off market apps in the interim, you use the Sideload wonder machine or root.
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Someone found the trick:
~Information~
The following are instructions that I have come up with to unlock the "Unknown Sources" option on non rooted Android phones that do not have the option available. By unlocking this option you will now have the ability to install non "Android Market" applications such as "TeamViewer" and more
~Warning~
This was performed in a HTC Inspire 4G so results may vary for each phone
THIS PROCESS WILL RESET YOUR CONFIGURED SETTINGS TO THE DEFAULT (Display, Ringtone, Wallpaper, etc.) BUT DO NOT WORRY BECAUSE IT ISN'T PERMANENT. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RECONFIGURE IT AND ITS WORTH IT IF YOU ARE UNLOCKING THE OPTION "Unknown Sources"
1. Go To Your "Settings"
2. Go To "Applications"
3. Go To "Manage applications"
4. Go To The "All" Tab (or any tab that will display all your apps)
5. Find The Applications "Customization Settings Provider"
6. Click On "Clear data"
7. Go Back To "All" Tab (or any tab that will display all your applications)
8. Find The Program "Settings"
9. Click On "Clear data"
Finished
If You Go Back To "Applications" You Will Now Have The Option To Enable "Unknown Sources"
If It Worked For You Please Submit "Yes" in the poll. If it didn't please submit "No" in the poll. I would also be glad if you submitted a reply to the thread to keep it alive.
~Troubleshooting~
Q. I Can't Change My Wallpaper!
A. Restart Your Phone (Not Shutdown) And You Should Be Able To Change It Now.
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All credit to the OP of this thread

ST3ALTHPSYCH0 said:
You wait. If you need any off market apps in the interim, you use the Sideload wonder machine or root.
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Someone found the trick:
All credit to the OP of this thread
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He didn't say he was missing the unknown sources option. He said the AT&T Update option. I think he is just looking in the wrong place because it us not under About phone, it has it's own sub category, so maybe he just over looked it.
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fernandezhjr said:
He didn't say he was missing the unknown sources option. He said the AT&T Update option. I think he is just looking in the wrong place because it us not under About phone, it has it's own sub category, so maybe he just over looked it.
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Thanks you for help. But i can't found this option on any category. On HTC website they said this option is under About Phone --> "Users can proactively check for this update by going to Home>Menu>Settings> AT&T Software Update> HTC Wi-Fi software update" This is link from HTC website: htc.com/us/support/inspire-att/downloads/ Are this option available on your phone? If it on other sub category, pls tell me the category name.

Kevin.Chung said:
Thanks you for help. But i can't found this option on any category. On HTC website they said this option is under About Phone --> "Users can proactively check for this update by going to Home>Menu>Settings> AT&T Software Update> HTC Wi-Fi software update" This is link from HTC website: htc.com/us/support/inspire-att/downloads/ Are this option available on your phone? If it on other sub category, pls tell me the category name.
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First of all, you said you factory reset your phone. What state was it in before you did this? Was it stock? Rooted? Running a different rom? Was there an issue you were having that inclined you to factory reset?

Scott_S said:
First of all, you said you factory reset your phone. What state was it in before you did this? Was it stock? Rooted? Running a different rom? Was there an issue you were having that inclined you to factory reset?
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The phone is original, non root or make any thing change on ROM. I'm only install some game and change some settings under Setting menu. I'm do factory reset to restore these setting to Factory Setting + remove all game for install new update over OTA. After reset i can't found this option

On my stock phone the AT&T Software Update option is right above About Phone at the bottom of the main Settings menu.
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meiguoguizi said:
On my stock phone the AT&T Software Update option is right above About Phone at the bottom of the main Settings menu.
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I was wondering about that. It's been awhile since I had a stock phone.
On the near stock gingerbread ROM I'm running, its the first option you see *after you choose* 'about phone,' so its a sub item of it.
In the op's case, then, it should be identical to yours, unless the OTA you received changed its location for some reason.
OP, if you don't see it on the list that appears after you choose 'about phone' and its not the next item listed after 'about phone,' I honestly don't know what to tell you.
I don't understand why it would disappear from your phone. A factory reset, by function, doesn't do anything to system-wide settings menu options that I'm aware of, all it does is remove data, your personal info, apps, etc. Essentially putting it back the way it was when you first took it out of the box. Out of the box, that menu item can be found, so I don't know.
Maybe somebody else will stop in who has the answer. I'm stumped. Especially since you've never even rooted the phone -- the only "normal" way something like that could get messed with.
I'll keep my eye out for an answer for you, but hopefully you'll get it solved soon.

I had the same thing happen to me. Factory reset, then the update was gone.
I called ATT on Saturday and asked them to push the update out to me again. They agreed to do that, but I am waiting on it to update. They said it might take 2-3 days.

dayresnky1 said:
I had the same thing happen to me. Factory reset, then the update was gone.
I called ATT on Saturday and asked them to push the update out to me again. They agreed to do that, but I am waiting on it to update. They said it might take 2-3 days.
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Now this raises the question in my mind if we all might be suffering from a little bit of misunderstanding as to what the OP's issue is.
If what you described as happening to you is in fact what is actually happening to OP, then that's an easy fix.
From what I remember, the phone still has an option to check for software updates, even if there aren't any available. But I could be wrong. It's been known to happen occasionally.

meiguoguizi said:
On my stock phone the AT&T Software Update option is right above About Phone at the bottom of the main Settings menu.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Before Factory Reset i had same as you, but now it was gone.

dayresnky1 said:
I had the same thing happen to me. Factory reset, then the update was gone.
I called ATT on Saturday and asked them to push the update out to me again. They agreed to do that, but I am waiting on it to update. They said it might take 2-3 days.
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But now i'm in MACAU so can't get AT&T support. Are they solve this problem for you up to now?

Scott_S said:
I was wondering about that. It's been awhile since I had a stock phone.
On the near stock gingerbread ROM I'm running, its the first option you see *after you choose* 'about phone,' so its a sub item of it.
In the op's case, then, it should be identical to yours, unless the OTA you received changed its location for some reason.
OP, if you don't see it on the list that appears after you choose 'about phone' and its not the next item listed after 'about phone,' I honestly don't know what to tell you.
I don't understand why it would disappear from your phone. A factory reset, by function, doesn't do anything to system-wide settings menu options that I'm aware of, all it does is remove data, your personal info, apps, etc. Essentially putting it back the way it was when you first took it out of the box. Out of the box, that menu item can be found, so I don't know.
Maybe somebody else will stop in who has the answer. I'm stumped. Especially since you've never even rooted the phone -- the only "normal" way something like that could get messed with.
I'll keep my eye out for an answer for you, but hopefully you'll get it solved soon.
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Are gingerbread ROM is Android 2.3? What languages has on this ROM? Is it have Chinese language? Can i upgrade to this ROM by myself? Can you guide me for this?
I did not install any updates through OTA so it is impossible to change location.

Kevin.Chung said:
Are gingerbread ROM is Android 2.3? What languages has on this ROM? Is it have Chinese language? Can i upgrade to this ROM by myself? Can you guide me for this?
I did not install any updates through OTA so it is impossible to change location.
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yes, Gingerbread is 2.3, but until an official ATT update comes out, you'll have to flash one like mine, but in order to to that your phone needs to be rooted, first.
The name of the ROM I use is "Inspired Ace" by user gtgx65x, in the dev section.
I don't see Chinese under my language options, but maybe you could find some way of getting it on there. I don't know, I never needed/tried to change to another language.
For your current situation, maybe try doing another factory reset, again. Sometimes doing something like that over ends up fixing the problem. May work, it may not. Just something to try.

Scott_S said:
yes, Gingerbread is 2.3, but until an official ATT update comes out, you'll have to flash one like mine, but in order to to that your phone needs to be rooted, first.
The name of the ROM I use is "Inspired Ace" by user gtgx65x, in the dev section.
I don't see Chinese under my language options, but maybe you could find some way of getting it on there. I don't know, I never needed/tried to change to another language.
For your current situation, maybe try doing another factory reset, again. Sometimes doing something like that over ends up fixing the problem. May work, it may not. Just something to try.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057060 <-- Is it the ROM you flash for your phone?
I'm try to doing more than once factory reset but result is not change.
So disappointment because not have Chinese. I'm have some issue need your help:
1. Can we add another language to the ROM before flash? Can you post a screen shot of the option under both Setting & About Phone menu on your phone?
2. After flash this ROM, the Model under About Phone will display Inspire 4G or Desire HD because It's based on the latest official HTC Sense 2.1 Gingerbread release for the Desire HD.
3. Can we root the phone and only repair the Setting menu?
I'm newbie so can you tell me detail how to root and flash the ROM? (from start --> final)

Kevin.Chung said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057060 <-- Is it the ROM you flash for your phone?
I'm try to doing more than once factory reset but result is not change.
So disappointment because not have Chinese. I'm have some issue need your help:
1. Can we add another language to the ROM before flash? Can you post a screen shot of the option under both Setting & About Phone menu on your phone?
2. After flash this ROM, the Model under About Phone will display Inspire 4G or Desire HD because It's based on the latest official HTC Sense 2.1 Gingerbread release for the Desire HD.
3. Can we root the phone and only repair the Setting menu?
I'm newbie so can you tell me detail how to root and flash the ROM? (from start --> final)
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Yes, that's the ROM I'm running. I don't know if you can add Chinese support or not, you'll have to do some research on that question.
I can't post screenshots right now, but I will tell you that I have software update on my menu, as I described previously. You won't be able to use it if you are rooted, BUT, you won't need to use it, because all of those updates are available here, instead.
Before you do anything, you need to read this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033353
You have to root first. The links for rooting are in the above-linked guide.

Scott_S said:
Yes, that's the ROM I'm running. I don't know if you can add Chinese support or not, you'll have to do some research on that question.
I can't post screenshots right now, but I will tell you that I have software update on my menu, as I described previously. You won't be able to use it if you are rooted, BUT, you won't need to use it, because all of those updates are available here, instead.
Before you do anything, you need to read this guide...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033353
You have to root first. The links for rooting are in the above-linked guide.
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Thanks for your help. I'm will try and maybe need your help if have nay issue. Can we use other network or it will be lock for only AT&T network after flash this ROM?

Kevin.Chung said:
Thanks for your help. I'm will try and maybe need your help if have nay issue. Can we use other network or it will be lock for only AT&T network after flash this ROM?
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The rooting process itself will unlock you.
Doesn't matter what ROM you choose after. As long as you root, you'll be unlocked, and able to flash any ROM + any updates you can't get now because of your current problem.
It will be worth it. Just take your time, and STUDY the rooting instructions before you actually do it, and when you are ready, follow the instructions EXACTLY, and you won't have any problems.
It looks complicated at first, but it just takes patience and a little undivided attention while you're doing it.

Scott_S said:
The rooting process itself will unlock you.
Doesn't matter what ROM you choose after. As long as you root, you'll be unlocked, and able to flash any ROM + any updates you can't get now because of your current problem.
It will be worth it. Just take your time, and STUDY the rooting instructions before you actually do it, and when you are ready, follow the instructions EXACTLY, and you won't have any problems.
It looks complicated at first, but it just takes patience and a little undivided attention while you're doing it.
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I has read the guide, it really complicate. If we had error when flash, the phone will be....

System Update timing out

Hi All,
This morning I tried check for system updates but it times out. I get the following alert, "Internet connection error or the server is busy. Wait a moment and try again."
Anyone else experiencing this?
Thanks,
Ken

I'm experinencing the same thing.
I have seen this before when new updates are just released and the servers become busy but I haven't seen any posts about new releases.
Probably just Asus doing maintenance on their servers...

I have the exact same problem. Is there any problem with ASUS servers?

I have the same problem, because I can't unlock my bootloader, which I want to do now.. :/ I hope Asus will quick fix this issue.

Thanks, good to know it's not just me. Guess Asus is doing some maintence on their update server.

kyrtap10 said:
I have the same problem, because I can't unlock my bootloader, which I want to do now.. :/ I hope Asus will quick fix this issue.
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Hi kyrtap10, was you able to unlock your bootloader? System update started working for me, but Unlock Device Tool still says "An unknown error occurs...".
I NEED TO UNLOCK BL! I have JB 4.1.1 on TF201. Anybody knows what (other than Asus server problem) can cause the error? And, btw, I already verified S/N. It's present and correct.
Thanks!

Also, forgot to mention, that when I boot with Vol Down+Power buttons there are 4 icons:
1. RCK
2. Android
3. USB
4. Wipe Data
What is "RCK"????
The tablet was RMA'd once. When I tried to install OTA JB (not manually!) it never booted again, not even screen came up! So, I had to send it to ASUS. What they could possibly do to it, that it does not unlock bootloader???

Odp: System Update timing out
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Hi kyrtap10, was you able to unlock your bootloader? System update started working for me, but Unlock Device Tool still says "An unknown error occurs...".
I NEED TO UNLOCK BL! I have JB 4.1.1 on TF201. Anybody knows what (other than Asus server problem) can cause the error? And, btw, I already verified S/N. It's present and correct.
Thanks!
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I had the same problem when I tryed to unblock my TF700. :/
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Trouble opening Unlocker_V8

I am trying to install recovery and root the TF300T that I just got. It looked like I needed to start off by unlocking the bootloader. I downloaded the file from the Asus website (V8 unlocker) since it is running 4.2.1. However after trying to run the unlocker, I keep getting "There was trouble parsing the package" immediately upon opening the APK file. I have been able to install other APK's without a problem. I tried 2 different file managers, downloaded v8 unlocker from 2 different locations, tried downloading it directly to device as well as transferring from PC. Still no luck. Is there anyone that can assist with this? Thanks.

gorilla p said:
I am trying to install recovery and root the TF300T that I just got. It looked like I needed to start off by unlocking the bootloader. I downloaded the file from the Asus website (V8 unlocker) since it is running 4.2.1. However after trying to run the unlocker, I keep getting "There was trouble parsing the package" immediately upon opening the APK file. I have been able to install other APK's without a problem. I tried 2 different file managers, downloaded v8 unlocker from 2 different locations, tried downloading it directly to device as well as transferring from PC. Still no luck. Is there anyone that can assist with this? Thanks.
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Im pretty sure there is a Windows Utility you can try to connect with the tablet over ADB to unlock.

That would make sense, but I've had trouble finding a utility to do so. I will look around a bit more, but there's nor eason I shouldn't be able to run that APK. The V7 one runs fine, but finishes with some unknown error.

gorilla p said:
That would make sense, but I've had trouble finding a utility to do so. I will look around a bit more, but there's nor eason I shouldn't be able to run that APK. The V7 one runs fine, but finishes with some unknown error.
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Well it looks like I was able to get it rooted, but I still can't install another ROM because I can't unlock the frickin bootloader. The guide that I followed didn't mention having to unlock the bootloader before being able to install the TWRP recovery. I went ahead and follwoed the instructions to flash the TWRP recovery and now my recovery image is shot. I need an option other than the APK tool from Asus for unlocking the bootloader.

gorilla p said:
Well it looks like I was able to get it rooted, but I still can't install another ROM because I can't unlock the frickin bootloader. The guide that I followed didn't mention having to unlock the bootloader before being able to install the TWRP recovery. I went ahead and follwoed the instructions to flash the TWRP recovery and now my recovery image is shot. I need an option other than the APK tool from Asus for unlocking the bootloader.
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1 problem: The official asus tool is the only one that can unlock your bootloader.

ebildude123 said:
1 problem: The official asus tool is the only one that can unlock your bootloader.
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And sadly in most cases that tool doesn't work. Tablet has been locked the whole year I've owner this thing. :-\
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nyr35blue said:
And sadly in most cases that tool doesn't work. Tablet has been locked the whole year I've owner this thing. :-\
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The unlocker-V7 worked on the latest jellybean without any issues. I had to contact asus after registering the device on their site. i included the SN and MAC address. I also included a link to the google search results for the issue so they know the extent of it. They did something on their end and V7 was able to run and unlock it. They got back to me the next business day as well.

gorilla p said:
The unlocker-V7 worked on the latest jellybean without any issues. I had to contact asus after registering the device on their site. i included the SN and MAC address. I also included a link to the google search results for the issue so they know the extent of it. They did something on their end and V7 was able to run and unlock it. They got back to me the next business day as well.
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I've actually been on the phone with them multiple times and I couldn't get it straight with them no matter what. Usually I would get a tech that was of no use and not very technical so I basically gave up and this was months ago.

nyr35blue said:
I've actually been on the phone with them multiple times and I couldn't get it straight with them no matter what. Usually I would get a tech that was of no use and not very technical so I basically gave up and this was months ago.
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But did you use v7 or v8?

cmendonc2 said:
But did you use v7 or v8?
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Pretty sure I have tried both as soon as there was a post here about it but just to make sure I just downloaded 7 from the asus site right now and gave it a shot and sure enough i get a network error, try again, etc. I know they have duplicate MAC addresses on file for me and each and every time i asked them to update their site with my current MAC they talk about "im sorry...we cant support unlocking......it voids your warranty"........blah blah blah...... meanwhile they provide the tool. Go figure. That's why I just said F it I wont buy another Asus product again.

Help, I can't get past the WIFI screen and I can't flash a new rom on this phone

Hello guys,
I need your assistance with this issue. I got this Boost Mobile LG LS770/Stylo phone from eBay and when I wiped/restored it to clean everything from the other person, the phone still wants me to enter the information from the previous person before I can use it. Of course that is not an option. I tried.
Also, since I am unable to get to the Android OS, I cannot put it in debug mode either. So I tried a few things to no avail. This is what I have done so far:
Put the phone in ADB mode via recovery - Done, but I am unable to sideload anything. I get this error.. "* cannot read 'sideload' *"
Put the phone in download mode "Fireware Update" - Done, and I can see my port as COM3, but when I run the next step, I get a message that says... "Hello, my name is LAF....." and nothing happens.
I tried using the LG one click root tool, but that requires the phone to be in USB debug mode and like I said before, I am unable to even get to the welcome screen in android. I can't get past wifi setup in reality, I can't even skip it.
I have been at this all day today. Can you please help me out? I really appreciate any help you can provide.
Thanks

You need a USB-OTG cable and some files. If you have a USB-OTG i'll reply with what you'll need to do. Also, have you contacted the eBay member letting them no they FRP screwed you and you basically own a brick now?

revulv said:
You need a USB-OTG cable and some files. If you have a USB-OTG i'll reply with what you'll need to do. Also, have you contacted the eBay member letting them no they FRP screwed you and you basically own a brick now?
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I have OTG cable... Can you help me out??

revulv said:
You need a USB-OTG cable and some files. If you have a USB-OTG i'll reply with what you'll need to do. Also, have you contacted the eBay member letting them no they FRP screwed you and you basically own a brick now?
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Thank you for your response. I have one. Please go ahead with the steps.

revulv said:
You need a USB-OTG cable and some files. If you have a USB-OTG i'll reply with what you'll need to do. Also, have you contacted the eBay member letting them no they FRP screwed you and you basically own a brick now?
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Also, I forgot to respond to your question. I did contact the eBay guy or lady that sold it to me, but since I'm the one that did the wipe, they are not taking responsibility and I get it. I just would like to be able to use the phone and not waste the money I spent on it. I really appreciate any help you or others can provide.

Have OTG cable & flashdrive
revulv said:
You need a USB-OTG cable and some files. If you have a USB-OTG i'll reply with what you'll need to do. Also, have you contacted the eBay member letting them no they FRP screwed you and you basically own a brick now?
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I am stuck in the same boat, bought what appears to be a brick. Would be most grateful if I could get the files/procedure you mentioned as well.

Sorry guys!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNSBbpVOmb4

Thank you for the suggestion , but this method does not work. I have already tried this and after the tool went through all the steps, it still asks for the previous account. I have found on some other forums that LG patched this flaw a few months ago and it is no longer possible to bypass FRP Factory Reset Protection. I guess I have a rock until someone can figure out how to bypass this "Feature", which in my opinion should be illegal because it forces people to buy devices from carriers only and you can no longer sell your phone online to anyone, as you cannot give them the account.

webmanny said:
but this method does not work..
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It didn't work for me either... the last security patch disabled user from the settings menu. I did find a way after many hours of work.
Basically once I got to settings I clicked unknown sources and then enabled USB debugging and oem unlock. After that I flashed twrp and then a rooted system image. After that I used http://androiding.how/bypass-google-account-verification-on-lg-g4-g3-and-others and it worked
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bigp951 said:
Basically once I got to settings I clicked unknown sources and then enabled USB debugging and oem unlock. After that I flashed twrp and then a rooted system image. After that I used http://androiding.how/bypass-google-account-verification-on-lg-g4-g3-and-others and it worked
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How did you get to settings? I am only able to get to the accessibility to turn on the voice stuff.

webmanny said:
How did you get to settings? I am only able to get to the accessibility to turn on the voice stuff.
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I honestly don't remember. I'll try to figure it out and get back to you. I think it was through the keyboard. I returned the phone already so I do t have it on front of me.
Look for anything with terms of service. Once you're on the internet you can download the settings app that everyone uses on the internet.
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Web trust me i went crazy with this for 3 days. My friend gave me his Stylo from work to unlock and i had this same issue. Flashed back to 5.1.1e,i,j, using kdz files and all the exploits that these guys are using have been shut down. If your on MM forget it. The only thing that worked for me was that tool i linked in the other thread. I hope your wrong on the virus part, ill check my laptop, but your the first person to mention that. Either way i flashed back to 5.1.1 from MM, used the tool, rebooted and it worked i signed in with his gmail.

sshafranko said:
Web trust me i went crazy with this for 3 days. My friend gave me his Stylo from work to unlock and i had this same issue. Flashed back to 5.1.1e,i,j, using kdz files and all the exploits that these guys are using have been shut down. If your on MM forget it. The only thing that worked for me was that tool i linked in the other thread. I hope your wrong on the virus part, ill check my laptop, but your the first person to mention that. Either way i flashed back to 5.1.1 from MM, used the tool, rebooted and it worked i signed in with his gmail.
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I understand and I apologize if I sounded like I was shutting your advise down. That was not my intention. I was just stating what my virus tools detected and my experience. Regardless, I decided to ignore the virus warning and let the tool run and do what the steps on the word document stated. It went through all the steps without issues and I got the same matching screen as in the tutorial document. However, after I reboot, I still get the same screen that reads, login with a google account previously associated with this device.
Now, the one piece I'm not sure I understand from your message above is the part about flashing to 5.1.1 from MM using kdz files. How can you flash the phone when you cannot get into the settings to enable usb debug mode? I have tried everything. I even downloaded a rom file image that I placed on an Micro SD card and tried running it from recovery to no avail.
Maybe you are correct and I am just missing a step. Would you mind expanding on the flashing 5.1.1 from MM part? Maybe what steps and files you had to use?
Also, I'm not sure I understand this portion of your message. You signed in with who's gmail?
sshafranko said:
i signed in with his gmail.
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Thank you in advance for your assistance.

is there a software older than 5.1.1 that can be flashed to the device?

You can use touch assistant to get in to settings and then disable all google aps, works for me on lg stylo 6.0, PaulieP he is the person that found this method

Does the TF700 have to be registeredwith Asus in order to unlock the bootloader

Trying to unlock the bootloader on my new to me TF700, have both versions 7 & 8. I have the files in the Download folder on the tablet, not the SD card. Everytime I run either of the unlock files I get a "X App not installed" error. I then went to the Asus site and registered the TF700 and tried again getting the same message.
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Nektopoli said:
Trying to unlock the bootloader on my new to me TF700, have both versions 7 & 8. I have the files in the Download folder on the tablet, not the SD card. Everytime I run either of the unlock files I get a "X App not installed" error. I then went to the Asus site and registered the TF700 and tried again getting the same message.
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Did you allow installing from unknown sources in Settings?

berndblb said:
Did you allow installing from unknown sources in Settings?
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Yeah, I also allowed developer options (not sure if it's needed). Tablet isn't rooted yet either.
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IDK - a bad download? Registering with Asus has nothing to do with it... Where did you get the apks?

Both from the Asus US site, I'm wondering if I have a mitch-matched MOBO issue and have to contact them.
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That still should not prevent you from installing the app. I'll post a link to v7 when I get home
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Nektopoli said:
Both from the Asus US site, I'm wondering if I have a mitch-matched MOBO issue and have to contact them.
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That still should not prevent you from installing the app. I'll post a link to v7 when I get home

I know this one works, so give it a try
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634776735

berndblb said:
I know this one works, so give it a try
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634776735
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You sir are a scholar and a gentleman, IT WORKED! ! !
Can't believe 2 BAD files from Asus, your file got me pass the [X App not installed]
but then the wifi at my work blocked the Asus servers, so I thethered off my phone
BUT then my google password didn't work, removing the google account fixed that.
My TF700 (that I bought thinking it was a TF701) is UNLOCKED.
Next step TWRP
THANK YOU AGAIN ! ! !
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UPDATE:
I've got TWRP on it and will flash 7.1.2 on it tonight, I took a look at your Rooting tutorial here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
and will not be rooting my TF700, just flashing the ROM, SuperSU and GApps since flashing the ROM will root the tablet. Thanks again ! !
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Asus messed with that website so much, they may have mixed up some files
Glad I could help.
If you flash SuperSU, you have root. Just skip that step if you don't need root. The rom itself does not come with root build in.
I have been experimenting with flashing the rom without even gapps on the 700 in an effort to get the smoothest user experience possible (the 2G WiFi is becoming an issue..). I build an apk collection of my favorite apps on microSD and sideload those once the rom is flashed. Takes a bit of getting used to without Google framework, Play Store etc, but I like the result: Almost lag free tablet and pretty darn amazing battery life! Depending on how you use the tablet this may or may not be an option...

Thanks, got it up and running on KatKiss 7.1.2v27 now, using my TF201 dock, runs better, wifi is a little better, I don't get the wifi dropping out like the TF201 did and yeah the 2.4GHz is starting to be a problem compared to the 5GHz on my phone. Thanks again. Next stop a 701...
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I thought I was the only one left who wanted to install a new ROM on a 5 year old tablet.... I am going for the CROMi resurrected, but got stuck on the bootloader unlocking. Got the network error problem, despite being on the web. Deleting google accounts did not work so gave up in disgust and shut the thing down.... Decided to log a call with ASUS so registered on their site providing my TF700T serial number, etc. Four or so hours later, I thought let's power my TF700T up again and try again. By low and behold, on the second try it unlocked! I don't know if this has anything to do with me registering my device but it certainly was strange that it worked. Next up installing the TWRP, hopefully that will go a bit smoother....

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I thought I was the only one left who wanted to install a new ROM on a 5 year old tablet.... I am going for the CROMi resurrected, but got stuck on the bootloader unlocking. Got the network error problem, despite being on the web. Deleting google accounts did not work so gave up in disgust and shut the thing down.... Decided to log a call with ASUS so registered on their site providing my TF700T serial number, etc. Four or so hours later, I thought let's power my TF700T up again and try again. By low and behold, on the second try it unlocked! I don't know if this has anything to do with me registering my device but it certainly was strange that it worked. Next up installing the TWRP, hopefully that will go a bit smoother....
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My problem was the file from Asus wasn't working, user: berndblb uploaded the correct file, I d/l'ed it and it worked the 1st time. Big THANKS. I'm looking for a 701 now.
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