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[HOW-TO] Return to stock rooted ICS US 9.2.1.21 from custom rom (One Stop Shop)

I decided to return to stock today so i could check out the newest ota which was not implemented in my fav rom yet. I soon realized its a pain in the ass to get there. Flash rom, update, update, etc, etc. And even worse is tracking down all the threads required for it.
Though I've narrowed it down to three or four, I thought i'd make a thread to put it all in one spot.
First off thanks to the members/devs that make these updates and roms for us. I dev on the HTC eVO 4g and know how time consuming and tedious it can be.
I am renaming and reuploading all the files required to ensure links stay current and are easy to follow. I will however be linking to all original threads where i got the files as well as giving props to the members who provided them.
I have a US version TF101 and will only be testing on that device. I dont know what works on tf101G, WW, TW models etc
I will update this thread as new rooted ota's come out.
ALL YOU NEED TO INSTALL IS A ALREADY ROOTED ASUS TRANSFORMER WITH A CUSTOM RECOVERY
THIS WILL NOT ROOT YOUR DEVICE, UN-ROOT YOUR DEVICE OR CHANGE YOUR CURRENT RECOVERY.
DONT FORGET TO BACK UP ALL YOURS APPS/DATA
FOR US VERSIONS ONLY
- STEP 1 - WIPE (DOWNLOAD) (This wipe zip was originally provided HERE by mike1986.
This script will erase and format your system and cache partition using EXT4 file-system ---Your external SD card and internal virtual SD card (/data/media) will remain untouched
- STEP 2 - FLASH STOCK ROOTED 9.2.1.11 FULL ROM AND REBOOT/SETUP (DOWNLOAD) originally provided here by MrNago
- STEP 3 - FLASH ROOTED OTA 9.2.1.17 AND REBOOT (DOWNLOAD) originally provided HERE by daoist
-STEP 4 - FLASH ROOTED OTA 9.2.1.21 AND REBOOT (DOWNLOAD) originally provided HERE by gee one

FOR WW VERSIONS ONLY
- STEP 1 - WIPE (DOWNLOAD) (This wipe zip was originally provided HERE by mike1986.
This script will erase and format your system and cache partition using EXT4 file-system ---Your external SD card and internal virtual SD card (/data/media) will remain untouched
- STEP 2 - FLASH STOCK ROOTED 9.2.1.11 FULL ROM AND REBOOT/SETUP (DOWNLOAD) originally provided here by MrNago
CANT FIND ROOTED VERSIONS OF THE NEXT FEW UPDATES THAT DONT REQUIRE ROOT KEEPER, SO IM STOPPING HERE. THIS WILL GET YOU STARTED THOUGH. i JUST DONT WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NEWBS THAT CANT READ LOSING ROOT.
FAQ
-Will this root my transformer = no
-Will I lose root if i flash this = NO
-Can i flash this on top of a custom rom = NO
-Will this replace the custom recovery with the stock recovery? = NO, this will not touch your current recovery
-OMG, I lost root after this = NO you didnt or you did something wrong.

Can you explain why step 2 and 3 are needed?
You couldn't go from 1 to 4 if you want 9.2.1.21?

locutus7o9 said:
Can you explain why step 2 and 3 are needed?
You couldn't go from 1 to 4 if you want 9.2.1.21?
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its my understanding that you have to have the last prior ota installed to be able to install the next. The last update may not include everything from the others.

Will this replace the custom recovery with the stock recovery?

xbs said:
Will this replace the custom recovery with the stock recovery?
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I knew i'd forget one of the typicals in the FAQ..
Answer is no, this will not change/touch your current recovery

I wanted to return to stock Rom too, but I have seen your topic too late....
I first saved my root with rootsavekeeper
I have wiped cache and dalvik, and then install the rom
Now, I have a bootloop with the Asus logo, and if I try boot in recovery, I have the red robot
If u have a solution, I take it
Sorry for my english

jouix said:
I wanted to return to stock Rom too, but I have seen your topic too late....
I first saved my root with rootsavekeeper
I have wiped cache and dalvik, and then install the rom
Now, I have a bootloop with the Asus logo, and if I try boot in recovery, I have the red robot
If u have a solution, I take it
Sorry for my english
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What ROM did you flash? If you flashed the official ROM from Asus you unrooted the TF.
Looks like you have stock recovery now.

Yes I have
My biggest problem is to get out on this sh*t Now

jouix said:
Yes I have
My biggest problem is to get out on this sh*t Now
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Try this.
Hold Vol down plus power button
When you get the option of COld boot Linux or wipe data,
choose wipe data.

jouix said:
Yes I have
My biggest problem is to get out on this sh*t Now
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What model do you have? B50, B60, B70?
If you have a B50 or B60, try this
Once you get back to stock honeycomb, you'll have to root it again.

@baseballfanz : Guy, you have saved my tablet .. I had almost throwed it in the garbage
@ldc2335 : I have bought it in France, and no idea about the version, sorry .. (I don't have the dock)
Well, now, I willl see if it is stable or not :
- if it is, I need to find the way to root it (but I have read it's not possible with the last Rom, right ?)
- if not ... I will try to return to Honeycomb and sell this piece of sh*t, and I will buy the Galaxy S3 or will wait for the Note 2
Thx again !!!!

I use NVflash way and from modded(rooted/CWM/Overclock) 9.2.1.17 directly flash back to stock clean 9.2.1.17 and it's very quick... and root it agan via Vipermod and flash 9.2.1.21 update zip.. Takes about lest than 30mins..

Thats one way to do it. I just dont wanna re-root etc.
Flash, reboot, flash, reboot, flash, reboot..done Definitly 30 mins or less.

jouix said:
@baseballfanz : Guy, you have saved my tablet .. I had almost throwed it in the garbage
@ldc2335 : I have bought it in France, and no idea about the version, sorry .. (I don't have the dock)
Well, now, I willl see if it is stable or not :
- if it is, I need to find the way to root it (but I have read it's not possible with the last Rom, right ?)
- if not ... I will try to return to Honeycomb and sell this piece of sh*t, and I will buy the Galaxy S3 or will wait for the Note 2
Thx again !!!!
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If you can return to honeycomb, then just reroot and then flash any rom you want. Whats the issue?

Simple, clear, straightforward directions - very nice. The file naming is clever also, no "now which file do I flash next?..."

Does anyone have a clue where i can find cwm flashable WW Stock Roms with Original Recovery and no root?
Want to revert back to full basic!
(Tried to flash Stock Rom from Asus Website via CWM, didn't work...)

Try This
JohnMcLane said:
Does anyone have a clue where i can find cwm flashable WW Stock Roms with Original Recovery and no root?
Want to revert back to full basic!
(Tried to flash Stock Rom from Asus Website via CWM, didn't work...)
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558170
i just used the search bar above, im sure theres more than this one.
You will also need a NVflashable tf101 with this....

I hve succesfully flashed the .11 version, but when I try to update to the next version, it restarts, and starts loading the installation as it is supposed to, ut then it says "installation aported"
I am using Rootkeeper and CWM, and have temp. unrooted, I am using a B70 WW.
Anyone have a solution?

Sumsar94 said:
I hve succesfully flashed the .11 version, but when I try to update to the next version, it restarts, and starts loading the installation as it is supposed to, ut then it says "installation aported"
I am using Rootkeeper and CWM, and have temp. unrooted, I am using a B70 WW.
Anyone have a solution?
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Same here, its an assert issue, I remember dealing with it when flashing my epic touch and I believe that had to do with the version of CWM that it was being flashed from
can anyone confirm?
EDIT: B40 using roach v5.5.0.4 r2 CWM

took out the tf101 after about a year or so

hey guys, ill get straight to the point:
i decided to take out my old tf101(non-3g) after after a year or more, dont remember. it works relatively well, but im sure theres a lot that can be updated rom-wise. right now it has this:
Kernel version
2.6.39.4-JELLYBEAN-g18e8917-dirty [email protected] #89 SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 17:40:05 CEST 2012
Build number
full_tf101-userdebug 4.1.1 MASTER eng. RaymanFX.20120821.232608 test-keys
I include this because I'm not exactly sure what version i have.. i think its the 6.0.0 from raymanfx
Anyway, from what I could from a quick glance of these forums, there's a ton of new features for this tablet! or at least one i really like, multi-window.
So can I get some suggestions from you guys on whats the best way to get my tablet up to date? I'm looking for a stable rom also. Is the best way to get to this point to return my tablet to stock and start over from there?
Any useful suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

First thing you should do is make sure you have TWRP recovery installed
Make sure if you have CWM recovery installed that you change over to TWRP before flashing the ROM or you have a good chance of a boot loop
Easiest method, install Goo Manager from here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s0up.goomanager
Open app > Hit the top right 3 dots menu button > choose "Install Open RecoveryScript"
Follow instructions to get TWRP running, boot into TWRP to check it has worked by holding Power & Volume Down from a powered off state until you see the white text at the top of the screen
Then release all buttons and tap volume up to enter recovery
If that works fine, then download a new ROM and Gapps and copy to a Micro SD Card
This is the latest and most stable version that has Multi Window support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392087
Copy the ROM & Gapps to Micro SD and stick it in the TF
Boot into TWRP
Press the WIPE option and wipe everything apart from External which is where your new ROM is
Go back to the main screen by hitting the home button at the top right
Press the install button
Choose External memory to find your new ROM and Gapps
Install ROM
Install Gapps
Wipe Cache & Dalvik Cache
Press reboot to Reboot into your new 4.3.1 Jellybean ROM with Multi Window
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If you have problems getting TWRP using Goo Manager, use EasyFlasher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012

roadrunnerx7 said:
Anyway, from what I could from a quick glance of these forums, there's a ton of new features for this tablet! or at least one i really like, multi-window.
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Because you want Multi-Window, go with the previously mentioned KatKiss 4.3.1 or, if you can wait a few days, go for 4.4.2 v023. Tim's changelog indicates the next version is going to fix it.
4.4.2 really flies, BTW!

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Thank you very much for the thorough explanation. When I get a chance I'll get started on updating things. Thanks!!
DoughMucker said:
Because you want Multi-Window, go with the previously mentioned KatKiss 4.3.1 or, if you can wait a few days, go for 4.4.2 v023. Tim's changelog indicates the next version is going to fix it.
4.4.2 really flies, BTW!
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Thanks for the suggestion. Why is 4.4.2 v023 better though?

roadrunnerx7 said:
Thanks for the suggestion. Why is 4.4.2 v023 better though?
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Android 4.4 (Kit Kat) runs much better on lower powered/memory devices than previous versions. The possible downside of KatKiss 4.4.2 compared with KatKiss 4.3.1 is that it is relatively new and may have some issues with some apps (i haven't seen any though).

So I followed all the steps and updated my tablet. Installed the 4.4.2 version. It's awesome!!! I never imagined this tablet would still have so much value in it.
Thanks again guy for helping me out!

Great!
Yea the latest 4.4.2 #23 is a superb ROM, best one so far imo & multiwindow is in this one too

I just bought my wife a used TF300T running stock 4.2.1 and, after rooting and using lagfix, it doesn't seem any faster than my TF101 running KatKiss 4.4.2. Maybe I should have bought another TF101 and saved a few bucks.

DoughMucker said:
I just bought my wife a used TF300T running stock 4.2.1 and, after rooting and using lagfix, it doesn't seem any faster than my TF101 running KatKiss 4.4.2. Maybe I should have bought another TF101 and saved a few bucks.
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Run a few benchmarks like 3DMark and Antutu on each of them

*Detection* said:
Run a few benchmarks like 3DMark and Antutu on each of them
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I ran Antutu on each...
TF101 (@1400MHz) got 10113. TF300T got 13444. But they feel pretty much the same for the basic stuff my wife and I do with the tablets.

I'm having problems with Netflix.. A lot of times it hang.. Not loading, but the picture. The video will seemingly stop playing and get stuck, but the sound continues and the playback timer continues also. Only the video gets stuck. The only thing that will temp fix it is to close the app and open again, but even then there's a 50/50 chance it will screw up again. And if I move to a specific spot in the video, so that it has to sort of reload it, it will likely get stuck again.
You guys have any problems like this with Netflix? Solutions?
I'm still on v23.. I see there's a v23c now but not sure if that's a newer version?

Instructions for issues are in post 2 of the main ROM thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49007034&postcount=2
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Netflix
To get the latest Netflix versions to work you can use this XPosed module:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101525
You can also use an older version of Netflix ( 2.0..)

roadrunnerx7 said:
I'm still on v23.. I see there's a v23c now but not sure if that's a newer version?
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23c just adds support for some international keyboards - they're otherwise the same.

*Detection* said:
Instructions for issues are in post 2 of the main ROM thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49007034&postcount=2
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Netflix
To get the latest Netflix versions to work you can use this XPosed module:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101525
You can also use an older version of Netflix ( 2.0..)
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I did the netflix fix before already. Thats why im not sure what to do to fix it. Havent tried getting an older version. Do you know where i can get an older version of netflix? Also if i do use the older, can i uninstall the Xposed module?
Thanks

*Detection* said:
First thing you should do is make sure you have TWRP recovery installed
Make sure if you have CWM recovery installed that you change over to TWRP before flashing the ROM or you have a good chance of a boot loop
Easiest method, install Goo Manager from here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s0up.goomanager
Open app > Hit the top right 3 dots menu button > choose "Install Open RecoveryScript"
Follow instructions to get TWRP running, boot into TWRP to check it has worked by holding Power & Volume Down from a powered off state until you see the white text at the top of the screen
Then release all buttons and tap volume up to enter recovery
If that works fine, then download a new ROM and Gapps and copy to a Micro SD Card
This is the latest and most stable version that has Multi Window support
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392087
Copy the ROM & Gapps to Micro SD and stick it in the TF
Boot into TWRP
Press the WIPE option and wipe everything apart from External which is where your new ROM is
Go back to the main screen by hitting the home button at the top right
Press the install button
Choose External memory to find your new ROM and Gapps
Install ROM
Install Gapps
Wipe Cache & Dalvik Cache
Press reboot to Reboot into your new 4.3.1 Jellybean ROM with Multi Window
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If you have problems getting TWRP using Goo Manager, use EasyFlasher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
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Hi
Sorry to revive an old thread
I am in the same boat. I have a B40 tablet.
I followed the steps up till install ROM.
When I install, it is stuck at "updating partition detail".
I have tried to flash newest twrp without success ( cannot even get into recovery)
I have tried easyflasher to unbrick, flash twrp 2.2.1, flash twrp 2.3.2.3 using GOOmanager, but still stuck at "updating partition detail" when flash katkiss 4.4.2v23c.
I have tried different micro-sd cards and different downloads.
What may have gone wrong?
Thanks

strikeraj said:
Hi
Sorry to revive an old thread
I am in the same boat. I have a B40 tablet.
I followed the steps up till install ROM.
When I install, it is stuck at "updating partition detail".
I have tried to flash newest twrp without success ( cannot even get into recovery)
I have tried easyflasher to unbrick, flash twrp 2.2.1, flash twrp 2.3.2.3 using GOOmanager, but still stuck at "updating partition detail" when flash katkiss 4.4.2v23c.
I have tried different micro-sd cards and different downloads.
What may have gone wrong?
Thanks
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Does it not flash the ROM first, then stop at "Updating Partition Details" ?
Are you sure it hasn't successfully flashed the ROM?
iirc Updating Partition Details is the last thing it says after flashing

*Detection* said:
Does it not flash the ROM first, then stop at "Updating Partition Details" ?
Are you sure it hasn't successfully flashed the ROM?
iirc Updating Partition Details is the last thing it says after flashing
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Sadly not.
When I swipe to flash, that is the first and only line that pops up immediately.
If I let it sit at that line for the night, in the morning I see TWRP going back to home screen. But the log still only has that one line.

strikeraj said:
Sadly not.
When I swipe to flash, that is the first and only line that pops up immediately.
If I let it sit at that line for the night, in the morning I see TWRP going back to home screen. But the log still only has that one line.
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Ok, try NVFLASH'ing the Stock ROM
NVFLASH will delete and re-create all the partitions on the device and then flash you back to 100% factory stock
Once you are up and running with stock, use Easyflasher to flash TWRP recovery again, then try flashing KatKiss ROM again from TWRP
Download > Extract > Plug TF into PC USB > Power off TF and Put TF into APX Mode (Vol Up & Power) > Run download.bat as Administrator
Download
https://mega.co.nz/#!tINBhLob!InI_F2Y6D8rSVZ5sDeCQx2T41c9gp_7Z_7kCqFNDVIs

*Detection* said:
Ok, try NVFLASH'ing the Stock ROM
NVFLASH will delete and re-create all the partitions on the device and then flash you back to 100% factory stock
Once you are up and running with stock, use Easyflasher to flash TWRP recovery again, then try flashing KatKiss ROM again from TWRP
Download > Extract > Plug TF into PC USB > Power off TF and Put TF into APX Mode (Vol Up & Power) > Run download.bat as Administrator
Download
https://mega.co.nz/#!tINBhLob!InI_F2Y6D8rSVZ5sDeCQx2T41c9gp_7Z_7kCqFNDVIs
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Thanks for your reply.
Just a couple questions
1. I have used easyflasher to flash stock before flashing twrp and katkiss. Is that the same as using NVFLASH? Or should I not wipe everything before flashing katkiss so that the partition is not touched? If so, what should I wipe before flashing?
2. I thought katkiss requires twrp >=2.3.2.3 . Easyflasher flashes a version lower than that. Am I correct to use goomanager under stock rom to update twrp to 2.3.2.3 before flashing katkiss?
3. If I want to try flashing katkiss from internal memory, where should I put the zip file and what should I not wipe before flashing?
Thanks

strikeraj said:
Thanks for your reply.
Just a couple questions
1. I have used easyflasher to flash stock before flashing twrp and katkiss. Is that the same as using NVFLASH? Or should I not wipe everything before flashing katkiss so that the partition is not touched? If so, what should I wipe before flashing?
2. I thought katkiss requires twrp >=2.3.2.3 . Easyflasher flashes a version lower than that. Am I correct to use goomanager under stock rom to update twrp to 2.3.2.3 before flashing katkiss?
3. If I want to try flashing katkiss from internal memory, where should I put the zip file and what should I not wipe before flashing?
Thanks
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1.) Use NVFLASH to flash stock - Wipe everything in TWRP once you're ready for KatKiss
2.) TWRP that comes with Easyflasher will work, you can upgrade later
3.)Flash KatKiss from MicroSD so you can wipe everything on Internal

[Q]Update to Lollipop AND Stay Rooted

Hi all! I just picked up a Shield Tablet from Amazon about a week ago. I'm loving this Android probably more than my Note 3 (which, of course, is rooted. Stock rooted, but I like it that way!) My Shield tablet is rooted with Towelroot, but I'm on Kit Kat 4.4.2. I have root because of AdAway & Titaninum Backup. I have those in my Note 3 & I won't live without them on any Android device I have.
Now, onto the issue here...
I want to update to Lollipop to get the OS up to date. Also, I have these two annoying "reminders" in the taskbar that a ROM update (version 5.0.1) & a Tegra OTA update, each time at bootup & as time progresses they come back as notifications, even after I clear them.
Where can I find the process of upgrading to rooted Lollipop from rooted Kit Kat 4.4.2? It doesn't matter if I have to wipe the device in the process because there's just not much in there presently. Nothing more than XBMC Gotham edition & my apps from Google Play that came from my Google account when I logged into there from my tablet for the first time. I have a micro SD card in my tablet, so I don't want to lose what's on there...but...I can always remove it in the process to keep the data.
I have TWRP on my Note 3, but I've read that there's problems with that on the Shield tablet, so CWM wouldn't be so bad.
I've got a good laptop here (a Sony Vaio) so updating & rooting the Shield tablet won't be an issue.
Point me in the right direction please? From one Android lover to another?

What you could do (read everything):
1- Download and Flash a TWRP found here. with Flashify.
2- Factory reset, wipe everything, data, cache, system.
3- Then with TWRP flash a full OTA of the latest update (2.2.1)
4- Flash SuperSu.zip
5- Switch to .img and reflash TWRP recovery in recovery partition.
From 2 to 5 are easily done without leaving recovery to reboot.
I recommend having the supersu.zip, the full ota zip and the twrp 2.8.5.0 recovery img in the same folder.
I did something alike to move from 442 rooted to 501 rooted with locked bootloader. Except I did it with a Philz rec instead of TWRP. But I think is the same thing. Dont know the implications of unlocked bl.
PS1: Make a nandroid backup just in case.
PS2: You'll have to do almost this exact way everytime you want to update to the latest update. Except you won't have to factory reset, just wipe dalvik & cache in between. But you'll have to reflash recovery and supersu, just in case.
PS3: You won't lose anything on your external microsd card.
Things about TWRP, specifically 2.8.5.0 (haven't used 2.8.2.0):
1- Wiping cache & dalvik takes a loooong time with that TWRP (about 5 minutes). Reboot to system as well (1 minute). I make that comment so you don't think the tablet got stuck or hanged.
2- The only thing you have to avoid doing with this TWRP is Fix Permissions. Check here.
Hope you understand everything. Good luck.

NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
What you could do (read everything):
1- Download and Flash a TWRP found here. with Flashify.
2- Factory reset, wipe everything, data, cache, system.
3- Then with TWRP flash a full OTA of the latest update (2.2.1)
4- Flash SuperSu.zip
5- Switch to .img and reflash TWRP recovery in recovery partition.
From 2 to 5 are easily done without leaving recovery to reboot.
I recommend having the supersu.zip, the full ota zip and the twrp 2.8.5.0 recovery img in the same folder.
I did something alike to move from 442 rooted to 501 rooted with locked bootloader. Except I did it with a Philz rec instead of TWRP. But I think is the same thing. Dont know the implications of unlocked bl.
PS1: Make a nandroid backup just in case.
PS2: You'll have to do almost this exact way everytime you want to update to the latest update. Except you won't have to factory reset, just wipe dalvik & cache in between. But you'll have to reflash recovery and supersu, just in case.
PS3: You won't lose anything on your external microsd card.
Things about TWRP, specifically 2.8.5.0 (haven't used 2.8.2.0):
1- Wiping cache & dalvik takes a loooong time with that TWRP (about 5 minutes). Reboot to system as well (1 minute). I make that comment so you don't think the tablet got stuck or hanged.
2- The only thing you have to avoid doing with this TWRP is Fix Permissions. Check here.
Hope you understand everything. Good luck.
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Where did you get the latest OTA update file?
Could you give me a link to the Nvidia site, and I'm assuming all the newest OTA zip's (flashable through TWRP) will be there when available as well?

FoxyDrew said:
Where did you get the latest OTA update file?
Could you give me a link to the Nvidia site, and I'm assuming all the newest OTA zip's (flashable through TWRP) will be there when available as well?
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I dont know how they get them, but they're not available to the public. People usually get the links from other people that post them.
Here there are full ota under OTAs --> Download Full OTA's
If some mod see this post, pleeeeaseeee, pin that topic, it's really useful.
PS: Didn't give you an Nvidia link since they only host available to the public, the image files. And you need to register to get them. That xda link is much more useful.

NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
I dont know how they get them, but they're not available to the public. People usually get the links from other people that post them.
Here there are full ota under OTAs --> Download Full OTA's
If some mod see this post, pleeeeaseeee, pin that topic, it's really useful.
PS: Didn't give you an Nvidia link since they only host available to the public, the image files. And you need to register to get them. That xda link is much more useful.
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The link that you posted was http://ota.nvidia.com/ota/rom/productionBL-droid-signed-wx_na_wf-full_ota-29979_515.3274.zip
That's "ota.nvidia.com" so it must be an official file from Nvidia's website no?

FoxyDrew said:
The link that you posted was http://ota.nvidia.com/ota/rom/productionBL-droid-signed-wx_na_wf-full_ota-29979_515.3274.zip
That's "ota.nvidia.com" so it must be an official file from Nvidia's website no?
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Yes. But if you try to enter ota.nvidia.com you get a 403 Forbidden. And in Nvidia.com only the image files are available to the public. And you need to sign up (and someone to authorize you) in order for you to download them.
That's what I know at least.

No Dice...
NaminatoR1254jaime.sier... I did everything you suggested, & it did not work. When it came time to reboot, I saw Andy lying on his side with a red exclamation point in his open chest & the words "no command" under him. It did nothing else. I even had to buy Flashify because of it telling me that only three flashes can be done with the free version while doing your steps. It's okay, I needed to spend the Google Play money I got as a gift last Christmas.
I held the power button down for about 10 seconds, it shut off. I then held the power button & it rebooted into Kit Kat & everything seems normal. I'm back to square one.
Suggestions?
***Edit*** The more I try the steps above, I see that flashing TWRP is causing the error I mentioned. That's where it hangs.
If it makes any difference, I have the Wi-Fi version & the bootloader hasn't been touched. I see those were not mentioned in the original post.
***Okay...double-edit!***
I now have Lollipop AND root! 5.0.1. I had to go in different order than you suggested, but all is good. Flashify to install TWRP, reboot, did NOT wipe dalvic/cache, side loaded the latest SuperSU THEN installed Lollipop ROM through TWRP, & a final reboot. Took about 10 minutes for all apps to finalize at bootup.
I've been at this all evening & all of my data/apps are there. At least Gold Rush was on TV tonight to keep me company!
I thank you for pointing me in the right direction, even though it started out badly. It's a new device, but it's still an Android. How hard could it be since I've rooted all my other Androids? :good:

Great news!! Well done!!
Take note that to flash new updates, you'll have to do the same, with full OTAs of new updates.
Good luck!

NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
Great news!! Well done!!
Take note that to flash new updates, you'll have to do the same, with full OTAs of new updates.
Good luck!
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Understood! I suppose it's the price to pay to be rooted until an even better solution comes out. One click/tap, maybe?

P5113 root, recovery, rom questions

Hello community,
I was given the device last year and had been fairly satisfied with the performance of it. However, it has gotten laggy over the past couple weeks and a friend suggested to root and flash a rom on it. So, without any prior knowledge, I have been doing some research and browsing through the threads on this forum. I can see that there are guides but was very unsure if the methods would still work because I have noticed that most of them were last updated/edit a while ago. I know I shouldn't use the word 'latest' for doing this to a tablet that is fairly old in the market. However, it would be very helpful if someone can point me to some 'proven to work' or 'trust-worthy' guides of rooting, flashing recovery, and rom.
Also, just out of curiosity, please recommend which recovery and rom a first-timer should use if possible

try these roms.
rocketfans14 said:
Hello community,
I was given the device last year and had been fairly satisfied with the performance of it. However, it has gotten laggy over the past couple weeks and a friend suggested to root and flash a rom on it. So, without any prior knowledge, I have been doing some research and browsing through the threads on this forum. I can see that there are guides but was very unsure if the methods would still work because I have noticed that most of them were last updated/edit a while ago. I know I shouldn't use the word 'latest' for doing this to a tablet that is fairly old in the market. However, it would be very helpful if someone can point me to some 'proven to work' or 'trust-worthy' guides of rooting, flashing recovery, and rom.
Also, just out of curiosity, please recommend which recovery and rom a first-timer should use if possible
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hello ,
these are the things you need to do before flashing a ROM.
note: -the following things may void your warranty.
-do this on your own risk.
1. HOW TO ROOT
-First install kingo root on your windows PC. Then check USB debugging .
( settings. < about device < touch build number 7times < go back and select developer options < check USB debugging.)
-Open kingo root on the PC and connect your device and connect your device to the PC. Start root and do not remove the USB cable until it says finish.
-Now you have successfully rooted your device.
2.HOW TO INSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY
- Go to the following link and download CLOCK WORK MOD(CWM)
LINK: https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Select your device and install the recovery.
go into the app and install recovery .
3.BACK UP
download rom manager from playstore and do a backup( do a backup using this ap only if you are using CWM recovery.
link for ROM manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mmanager&hl=en
Now the first thing you need to do is download this rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934533333
(note: you can flash the rom of p5110 for p5113)
now to flash the rom follow the following steps.
1. Go to recovery mode
2. (have the rom in your sd card)flash it there .
use this link to know how to flash a rom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJfPwWjnWGY
now you can reboot after flashing.
to get inbuilt google apps and play store you need to install something called GAPPS (Google apps) download from this link.
http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=nano
now you flash this zip the same way you flashed the rom.
any problems plz notoce me.

Zte blade l said:
hello ,
these are the things you need to do before flashing a ROM.
note: -the following things may void your warranty.
-do this on your own risk.
1. HOW TO ROOT
-First install kingo root on your windows PC. Then check USB debugging .
( settings. < about device < touch build number 7times < go back and select developer options < check USB debugging.)
-Open kingo root on the PC and connect your device and connect your device to the PC. Start root and do not remove the USB cable until it says finish.
-Now you have successfully rooted your device.
2.HOW TO INSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY
- Go to the following link and download CLOCK WORK MOD(CWM)
LINK: https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Select your device and install the recovery.
go into the app and install recovery .
3.BACK UP
download rom manager from playstore and do a backup( do a backup using this ap only if you are using CWM recovery.
link for ROM manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mmanager&hl=en
Now the first thing you need to do is download this rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934533333
(note: you can flash the rom of p5110 for p5113)
now to flash the rom follow the following steps.
1. Go to recovery mode
2. (have the rom in your sd card)flash it there .
use this link to know how to flash a rom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJfPwWjnWGY
now you can reboot after flashing.
to get inbuilt google apps and play store you need to install something called GAPPS (Google apps) download from this link.
http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=nano
now you flash this zip the same way you flashed the rom.
any problems plz notoce me.
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I was looking in the forum and someone said that I would also need to unlock the bootloader? If so, how do I do that?
Also, is there a difference between kingroot and towelroot? I saw a post in the forum here saying towelroot is fast and easy to root the tablet.

Not much difference.
Actually there is not much difference between kings root and towel root....towel root doesn't need a PC...but I have never used it so I can't assure you that it is safe.
And coming to the boot loader I don't know much about it but I didn't do anything like that before flashing a rom or rooting my tab2....
If you want further assistance about the boot loader I can help you with that..

rocketfans14 said:
I was looking in the forum and someone said that I would also need to unlock the bootloader? If so, how do I do that?
Also, is there a difference between kingroot and towelroot? I saw a post in the forum here saying towelroot is fast and easy to root the tablet.
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it is not necessary to unloack bootloader for tab 2 as it comes with a unlocked bootloader from stock.

Zte blade l said:
Actually there is not much difference between kings root and towel root....towel root doesn't need a PC...but I have never used it so I can't assure you that it is safe.
And coming to the boot loader I don't know much about it but I didn't do anything like that before flashing a rom or rooting my tab2....
If you want further assistance about the boot loader I can help you with that..
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Hey, it's been a while. Honestly speaking, when I first posted this thread, I didn't really have enough time to do the things so now I am finally back and trying to do it. So far, I know what recovery and rom I'm going to use with all the files downloaded and ready. Though, currently, I am still at the pre-root stage. I have read up things about kingoroot and not sure if I wanted to use it. So I looked around on the forum and wonder if Odin is still a working solution. Reading on the steps and guides, I was wondering if I need to have Kies installed?

rocketfans14 said:
Hey, it's been a while. Honestly speaking, when I first posted this thread, I didn't really have enough time to do the things so now I am finally back and trying to do it. So far, I know what recovery and rom I'm going to use with all the files downloaded and ready. Though, currently, I am still at the pre-root stage. I have read up things about kingoroot and not sure if I wanted to use it. So I looked around on the forum and wonder if Odin is still a working solution. Reading on the steps and guides, I was wondering if I need to have Kies installed?
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Kies is not needed as it never helped.
You can depend on odin it is your only saviour when you are in trouble.
I think rooting with kingroot is easy as it is just connecting to your PC and cick the start button.
So just notice me when your ready.
And there is also one good news...?
Tab 2 has got marshmallow.

Zte blade l said:
Kies is not needed as it never helped.
You can depend on odin it is your only saviour when you are in trouble.
I think rooting with kingroot is easy as it is just connecting to your PC and cick the start button.
So just notice me when your ready.
And there is also one good news...��
Tab 2 has got marshmallow.
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I have rooted the tablet. I did it with odin and twrp with flashing the updatedSuperSU zip folder.
I have tried flashing the CM12.1 rom yesterday but resulted in a boot loop. So for now, I'm just rooted and on stock rom until I or someone can find out what was the problem. I have read about the discussion with marshmallow but it seems to me that the project isn't really stable yet. From what I have researched lately, can I assume there's issue with the p51xx line of tablets? Because I saw many people having problems with p51xx and most people with the other tablets aren't having any.

rocketfans14 said:
I have rooted the tablet. I did it with odin and twrp with flashing the updatedSuperSU zip folder.
I have tried flashing the CM12.1 rom yesterday but resulted in a boot loop. So for now, I'm just rooted and on stock rom until I or someone can find out what was the problem. I have read about the discussion with marshmallow but it seems to me that the project isn't really stable yet. From what I have researched lately, can I assume there's issue with the p51xx line of tablets? Because I saw many people having problems with p51xx and most people with the other tablets aren't having any.
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You first must update your tab to jelly bean bootloader, before trying out newer roms.
Or perhaps flash stock jb firmware with odin
Whatever you choose, both is ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642005
Read here
The first thing you do, is take a nandroid backup, it's very important at every step, unless you are really ready to risk. It's better to have it.
Next Read through the rom threads, clear your mind and your tab too. You must format data.
Stay on twrp 2.8.7.2. Don't go to the latest one yet.
Flash rom, wait, it will boot up.
Every tab behave differently with every rom, sure you are going to face soft reboots, on some roms it will be a lot, on some it will be less. I would suggest you try both LP and kk first.
Remember, it's better to keep this tab updated than to stay on stock. This tab 2 series has a emmc bug and staying on stock or jumping back is a risk too. I have been on kk and lp. They both have kept this tab running great and away from that bug.

billysam said:
You first must update your tab to jelly bean bootloader, before trying out newer roms.
Or perhaps flash stock jb firmware with odin
Whatever you choose, both is ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642005
Read here
The first thing you do, is take a nandroid backup, it's very important at every step, unless you are really ready to risk. It's better to have it.
Next Read through the rom threads, clear your mind and your tab too. You must format data.
Stay on twrp 2.8.7.2. Don't go to the latest one yet.
Flash rom, wait, it will boot up.
Every tab behave differently with every rom, sure you are going to face soft reboots, on some roms it will be a lot, on some it will be less. I would suggest you try both LP and kk first.
Remember, it's better to keep this tab updated than to stay on stock. This tab 2 series has a emmc bug and staying on stock or jumping back is a risk too. I have been on kk and lp. They both have kept this tab running great and away from that bug.
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Do I have to unroot first? Do you have a link to making a nandroid backup?
Edit: Oh, I looked at the link you included and it said that if I am on stock jb (4.2.2), I can skip the update bootloader part..

When you flashed the new rom, did you do a factory reset (wipe data)?
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rocketfans14 said:
Do I have to unroot first? Do you have a link to making a nandroid backup?
Edit: Oh, I looked at the link you included and it said that if I am on stock jb (4.2.2), I can skip the update bootloader part..
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Yes, that's what I meant too, if you're on jb already, you are fine. You don't have to unroot. For making a nandroid backup, use twrp recovery, there is an option for backup, select and backup all from there, if you get into bootloop or any other problem, as long as you can get back to recovery, you can restore from there. Most rom comes pre rooted.

rocketfans14 said:
I have rooted the tablet. I did it with odin and twrp with flashing the updatedSuperSU zip folder.
I have tried flashing the CM12.1 rom yesterday but resulted in a boot loop. So for now, I'm just rooted and on stock rom until I or someone can find out what was the problem. I have read about the discussion with marshmallow but it seems to me that the project isn't really stable yet. From what I have researched lately, can I assume there's issue with the p51xx line of tablets? Because I saw many people having problems with p51xx and most people with the other tablets aren't having any.
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Did you clear dalvik cache in recovery before flashing rom?

Zte blade l said:
Did you clear dalvik cache in recovery before flashing rom?
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Yes, I cleared the top four options in recovery, and formatted data before flashing.
billysam said:
Yes, that's what I meant too, if you're on jb already, you are fine. You don't have to unroot. For making a nandroid backup, use twrp recovery, there is an option for backup, select and backup all from there, if you get into bootloop or any other problem, as long as you can get back to recovery, you can restore from there. Most rom comes pre rooted.
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That's what I did. Let me just briefly summarize what I have done:
used odin with twrp
booted into recovery and made back up
cleared dalvik, cache, system, and data, formatted data
flashed update supersu, booted into system and checked root with root checker
rebooted into recovery, cleared dalvik, cache, system, and data, formatted data again
flashed cm12.1 and gapps, rebooted but ran into bootloop at splash screen
rebooted into recovery and restored back up
So I'm rooted and on stock 4.2.2 currently.
champ1919 said:
When you flashed the new rom, did you do a factory reset (wipe data)?
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I did.

Try flashing blisspop or slimLP.

Need help updating from rooted 5.1.1

I have a Shield Tablet (post battery fire exchange) and I would like to update it to the newest firmware/os... It is currently rooted, running BitO-Kernel, and stock nvidia rom. I did all the rooting and flashing on this tablet originally, but I never kept it up to date with newer updates. I heard on this forum awhile back that it's not just as simple as flashing a new rom, something about having to flash some other system stuff first or some partition or something. Basically I'm looking for a guide on how to update a Shield Tablet from rooted 5.1.1 to the newest OS version avalible. I tried sreaching the forum, but I couldn't find what I was looking for (maybe I'm not using the right search keyworks).

Agreed, that it is typically best to keep devices updated with the whole OTA update, which include firmware, modems, and whatever other partitions (not always flashed with custom ROMs). Although I'm not sure if there is much changed in those partitions between 5.1.s and 5.2.
That is the original Shield tablet (not the K1) right?
If so, I think you can just download the full OTA zip, and flash in TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72501806&postcount=35
Then root (flash Magisk or SuperSU) right away before rebooting, if you want to keep TWRP. If you don't root, the update will cause TWRP to be replaced with stock recovery.
Another option, if you made a backup of the stock ROM before installing custom ROM (I suggest always doing that) you can restore it, and should get the OTA notification. Then you should be able to just download and update that way. Again, root before rebooting, if you want to retain TWRP.
If all the above fail, you can download the recovery OS, and flash all the components using fastboot, as described in the supplied instructions:
https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD%20Tablet%20wifi&tx=$additional,shield

redpoint73 said:
Agreed, that it is typically best to keep devices updated with the whole OTA update, which include firmware, modems, and whatever other partitions (not always flashed with custom ROMs). Although I'm not sure if there is much changed in those partitions between 5.1.s and 5.2.
That is the original Shield tablet (not the K1) right?
If so, I think you can just download the full OTA zip, and flash in TWRP: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72501806&postcount=35
Then root (flash Magisk or SuperSU) right away before rebooting, if you want to keep TWRP. If you don't root, the update will cause TWRP to be replaced with stock recovery.
Another option, if you made a backup of the stock ROM before installing custom ROM (I suggest always doing that) you can restore it, and should get the OTA notification. Then you should be able to just download and update that way. Again, root before rebooting, if you want to retain TWRP.
If all the above fail, you can download the recovery OS, and flash all the components using fastboot, as described in the supplied instructions:
https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Tablet wifi&tx=$additional,shield
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Thanks I appreciate the help! Yes it's an original tablet (not the k1). It's currently rooted with the Bit-O kernel running over the stock Nvidia 5.1.1 os (also has twrp on it as well). I'd like to keep root. I'll have to do some more search to see if I can find the old thread where I was told it's more difficult the a simple flash, I remember it was explained fairly clearly, I just can remember exactly what that was lol.
EDIT: found the original post where I was asking about this from last year, the issue revolves around the Staging Blob which I've never worked with before and know nothing about it (usually just ROMs and kernel flashes and occasionally radio images).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/help/how-update-rooted-shield-tablet-to-t3355436

bluegizmo83 said:
It's currently rooted with the Bit-O kernel running over the stock Nvidia 5.1.1 os (also has twrp on it as well). I'd like to keep root.
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You won't be able to update the OS and keep root. Which is pretty typical when updating most Android devices (root will be lost). But for the 1st and 2nd options I gave (flashing the OTA zips in TWRP), it's easy to just root the device again. Just have your preferred root zip (Magisk or SuperSU) on the phone when you update. Then after the update (before rebooting to OS) while still in TWRP, just flash the root zip. Then you will be rooted, and TWRP will not be wiped (replaced by stock recovery).
3rd option (flash Recoveyr OS in fastboot), getting root again is a few more steps, but still not that hard. After flashing all the components, reboot and verify everything is working. Then go to fastboot again, flash TWRP. Then boot into TWRP, and flash the root file (Magisk or SuperSU).
For any of the options 1-3, if you want to then flash your custom kernel again after rooting, you are free to do so. I'd probably verify the stock OS is working. Then boot to TWRP, make a backup of the stock kernel & ROM, then flash your desired kernel.
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I'll have to do some more search to see if I can find the old thread where I was told it's more difficult the a simple flash, I remember it was explained fairly clearly, I just can remember exactly what that was lol.
EDIT: found the original post where I was asking about this from last year, the issue revolves around the Staging Blob which I've never worked with before and know nothing about it (usually just ROMs and kernel flashes and occasionally radio images).
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On the 3rd option (flash Recovery OS in fastboot), if you go to the link then click the desired version 5.2, it will expand, and you will see Downloads for the Windows or Linux files, and instructions below that. Click on "instructions" and you will see there are steps to extraxt various components, than flash each one individually using fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash staging blob
If you do the other methods (flash OTA zip with TWRP) I believe all these components are included, and just flash automatically.

redpoint73 said:
You won't be able to update the OS and keep root. Which is pretty typical when updating most Android devices (root will be lost). But for the 1st and 2nd options I gave (flashing the OTA zips in TWRP), it's easy to just root the device again. Just have your preferred root zip (Magisk or SuperSU) on the phone when you update. Then after the update (before rebooting to OS) while still in TWRP, just flash the root zip. Then you will be rooted, and TWRP will not be wiped (replaced by stock recovery).
3rd option (flash Recoveyr OS in fastboot), getting root again is a few more steps, but still not that hard. After flashing all the components, reboot and verify everything is working. Then go to fastboot again, flash TWRP. Then boot into TWRP, and flash the root file (Magisk or SuperSU).
For any of the options 1-3, if you want to then flash your custom kernel again after rooting, you are free to do so. I'd probably verify the stock OS is working. Then boot to TWRP, make a backup of the stock kernel & ROM, then flash your desired kernel.
On the 3rd option (flash Recovery OS in fastboot), if you go to the link then click the desired version 5.2, it will expand, and you will see Downloads for the Windows or Linux files, and instructions below that. Click on "instructions" and you will see there are steps to extraxt various components, than flash each one individually using fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash staging blob
If you do the other methods (flash OTA zip with TWRP) I believe all these components are included, and just flash automatically.
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Oh ok thanks! I'll definitely try to flash that 5.2 OTA zip from twrp and see if that works. After that, I should be able to flash any current update (like 6.0) also, correct? And I assume I need to flash 5.2 first before flashing 6.0 (or whatever the most current shield tablet OTA is), correct?

bluegizmo83 said:
Oh ok thanks! I'll definitely try to flash that 5.2 OTA zip from twrp and see if that works.
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Pretty sure it's how I updated to 5.2 (then rooted), and probably the easiest of the options. It's been a busy last couple months, so it's all a little blurry!
bluegizmo83 said:
After that, I should be able to flash any current update (like 6.0) also, correct?
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Correct.
bluegizmo83 said:
And I assume I need to flash 5.2 first before flashing 6.0 (or whatever the most current shield tablet OTA is), correct?
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Not 100% sure. It's a full OTA zip, not an incremental update. So in those cases (full OTA) it may not need the preceding update installed. But again, I'm not sure.

redpoint73 said:
Pretty sure it's how I updated to 5.2 (then rooted), and probably the easiest of the options. It's been a busy last couple months, so it's all a little blurry!.
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Ok thanks again, I appreciate all the help! One last question I promise lol. Do I need to wipe anything in twrp before I flash an OTA zip? In the past I've been told wipes are not required for incremental updates (like 5.0 to 5.1 to 5.2) but they are usually recommended for larger os revisions like 5.0 to 6.0, does that still hold true?

bluegizmo83 said:
One last question I promise lol. Do I need to wipe anything in twrp before I flash an OTA zip? In the past I've been told wipes are not required for incremental updates (like 5.0 to 5.1 to 5.2) but they are usually recommended for larger os revisions like 5.0 to 6.0, does that still hold true?
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I would say that is still true. Don't think you need to wipe anything (except cache and Dalvik - which I usually wipe when flashing anything), and I don't think I did either. Make a TWRP backup, in case anything goes wrong, as well as any other backups of apps, data, etc. (such as Titanium)..
Ask all the questions you like. It's fun to help, although I may not necessarily always know the answer!

redpoint73 said:
I would say that is still true. Don't think you need to wipe anything (except cache and Dalvik - which I usually wipe when flashing anything), and I don't think I did either. Make a TWRP backup, in case anything goes wrong, as well as any other backups of apps, data, etc. (such as Titanium)..
Ask all the questions you like. It's fun to help, although I may not necessarily always know the answer!
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Ok thanks. I did just think of one more question, its not 100% related to flashing though... On my shield tablet, I have a 128gb SDcard in it, and I use Folder Mount to move all my large apps and games to the SDcard. Do these backup through TWRP if I check every box (I don't think it does cause there isn't a check box to backup the sdcard)? Would titanium backup work better to backup and restore these large apps & games that were moved with Folder Mount?

bluegizmo83 said:
Ok thanks. I did just think of one more question, its not 100% related to flashing though... On my shield tablet, I have a 128gb SDcard in it, and I use Folder Mount to move all my large apps and games to the SDcard. Do these backup through TWRP if I check every box (I don't think it does cause there isn't a check box to backup the sdcard)? Would titanium backup work better to backup and restore these large apps & games that were moved with Folder Mount?
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You can't backup internal storage or SD card in TWRP.
I don't personally use anything like Folder Mount. I would think as long as the folders are where they are supposed to be, and the data for Folder Mount is preserved/migrated properly, then it will all still work as it did before the update. If you are really paranoid, you can make a copy of the folders on your SD card to your computer as a "backup".

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You can't backup internal storage or SD card in TWRP.
I don't personally use anything like Folder Mount. I would think as long as the folders are where they are supposed to be, and the data for Folder Mount is preserved/migrated properly, then it will all still work as it did before the update. If you are really paranoid, you can make a copy of the folders on your SD card to your computer as a "backup".
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I just noticed on that download link you posted earlier, that Nvidia lists the newest update as 5.2.0, but that is actually Android os version 7.0. Earlier when I said on was on 5.1.1 I meant Android os 5.1.1 (as in Lollipop), not shield os version 5.1 (which is Nougat). Sorry if that wasn't clear in the beginning. Does that effect any of your original advise? Just thought I should double-check that.

bluegizmo83 said:
I just noticed on that download link you posted earlier, that Nvidia lists the newest update as 5.2.0, but that is actually Android os version 7.0. Earlier when I said on was on 5.1.1 I meant Android os 5.1.1 (as in Lollipop), not shield os version 5.1 (which is Nougat). Sorry if that wasn't clear in the beginning. Does that effect any of your original advise? Just thought I should double-check that.
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I'm not sure if it matters with the OTA. My feeling is, that it won't matter, and it will still install.
My guess is that in the worst case, the OTA fails, and you have to resort to flashing the recovery OS version.