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Tried to Flash a Gingerbread rom, and now when I go into recovery mode, it says Can't open /cache/update.zip and that's all I'm able to do with it. I can't factory reset it or wipe it or use rom manager to flash a different rom. Any ideas of what I can do? Appreciate it.
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Tried to Flash a Gingerbread rom, and now when I go into recovery mode, it says Can't open /cache/update.zip and that's all I'm able to do with it. I can't factory reset it or wipe it or use rom manager to flash a different rom. Any ideas of what I can do? Appreciate it.
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How did you install CWM recovery? Did you use rom manager or did you do it the proper way with NVFlash?
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
sjared23 said:
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
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push the Nvflash method, you should be good to go after that. It's quite easy - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Will give that a go. Thanks.
sjared23 said:
I used Rom Manager. I wasn't sure how to set up the NVFlash.. Or I couldn't understand it properly. Which I knew was my mistake. And a horrible one.
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I did the same thing at first. Didn't know the difference til I read a little more. Its a really simple process. Just follow each step and you shouldn't have any problems (knock on wood ... lol)
So I have unlocked, rooted, then used CWM to do a backup and then installed Cyanogen Rom. Decided to go back to my backup, so I went to CWM, selected RESTORE and chose my backup file. Everything was fine but when it rebooted the screen just stays blank. I would try to flash a ROM back on it to recover but my MTP driver will not install. I have no way of pushing over a new ROM. Tried putting it on an SD card but couldnt find it in CWM. So now what.....how do I pull this all back together. I cant even use FASTBOOT without MTP.......HELP!!!!!!
Have Fastboot working now....not sure how. So can I flash a rom on here using fastboot?
tccc143 said:
Have Fastboot working now....not sure how. So can I flash a rom on here using fastboot?
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Yes see Step 3 from the TF201 Recovery Part:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26925775
Though please keep Stock ROMs on the internal SD card as its easier to recover.
Northern-Loop said:
Yes see Step 3 from the TF201 Recovery Part:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26925775
Though please keep Stock ROMs on the internal SD card as its easier to recover.
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man oh man , thanks for this
i just got one and rooted it blah blah - tried to install sgt7 rom and its the wrong file in his folder (for the galaxy, not this) and was left with a wiped system, and no proper rom on the internal sdcard
this just saved me, thanks so much
minieod said:
man oh man , thanks for this
i just got one and rooted it blah blah - tried to install sgt7 rom and its the wrong file in his folder (for the galaxy, not this) and was left with a wiped system, and no proper rom on the internal sdcard
this just saved me, thanks so much
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No problem dude - Glad to be sharing the info
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No problem dude - Glad to be sharing the info
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been rooting and all this for 3 years now
leave it to me to soft brick my tablet within 12 hours of purchase
minieod said:
been rooting and all this for 3 years now
leave it to me to soft brick my tablet within 12 hours of purchase
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Yeah need to be careful until we get some devs in here with some decent backups.
Tab is still very new
Coming from a DX, the process to root / flash on the galaxy doesn't seem that much different. Although, there seems to be greater risk for issues around imei information, etc....
So, I've read about everything I can on the forums, trying to make sure I understand all of the ins and outs and I'm starting to feel pretty comfortable with the process, however I would like someone to just confirm that i've got everything correct......
Based on this guide ( [GUIDE][VZW Edition]How to root your Galaxy SIII & More!(ROMs/CWM/Stock)) , this is how I understand things if somone could either comfirm or correct my information I would greatly appreciate it!
1. using section 2 in the guide for windows users, I use the RootDebugFS bat file to root the phone.
2. After rooting, and prior to unlocking the boot loader, I backup my IMEI using Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup method listed in the guide.
3. From here I can unlock the bootloader and install CWM reovery.
4. At this point, back in the droid X world I would take a back up of my system so I have a semi - stock image to go back to.
5. Now I can download any of the different custom roms listed and follow the instructions in the OP to flash that rom.
Going back to stock.
1. Should I need to go back to Stock, I would just use the ODIN tool to flash one of the stock images.
Again, If someone could just let me know if i've missed anything or if I'm WAY off base I would appreciate it.
Thanks again, and I love the forum and the community!
yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!
droidstyle said:
yep you got it correct...also if you have any questions feel free to post in my thread!
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Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!
nickjensz said:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it!! Can't wait to get started.
I did try to post in your thread, but apparently I'm to much of a NOOB to do so LOL!
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I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?
nickjensz said:
I've got 2 more questions....
1. I tried to flash the synergy backup for the IMEI/EFS using stock recovery as per the instructions and I got a message that the signatures or something like that wasn't correct and it was aborted.... Thoughts?
2. As far as custom recoveries go.... I'm used to CWM, but I've heard a lot of good things about TWRP. Which would you recommend?
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#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
Type:
su (enter)
reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.
prdog1 said:
#1-Have never had to use it as I have never lost IEMI. May be a way to disable signature check in recovery. Can do permanent fix with terminal emulator.
Type:
su (enter)
reboot nvbackup (enter)
#2- Recovery is personal choice. I have been using TWRP since pre-order release and never had a bad flash or backup. As far as I'm concerned it rocks. Easier navigation and looks good. Some prefer CWM. To each their own. Don't recommend flashing via Rom Manager. Flash straight from recovery.
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Thank you very much for the advice! I really appreciate it!
signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.
droidstyle said:
signature verification error means you were in stock blue recovery and not cwm recovery.
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Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.
nickjensz said:
Thanks DroidStyle Wouldn't have gotten this far without the help! Finally got CWM on and flashed i that way and it worked great!
Speaking of CWM though.... in EZRecovery, do I need to hit "FLASH" and then "Reboot" recovery everytime I want to go into CWM or TWRP? If I don't it just takes me to stock recovery.
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you should only need to flash cwm or twrp once, then reboot recovery to get into cwm. im not sure why its not sticking but it should.
Hi,
I'm no expert in flashing tablets but I have done a few phones in the past, but I'm stuck with a problem trying to get the firmware file (10.6.1.1.10) upgraded to my Jellybean 4.2.1 install, so that I can eventually get CROMI-X on my tablet. I had '10' on my TF700 via OTA and downgraded to '8' to get root (as per the CROMI-X instructions but I can't get '10' to load via TWRP, I just get "refresh failed. Please try again" I've tried shortening the filename-loading from SD card and Internal storage-redownloading the file but nothing changes. I did notice that when I boot into TWRP, it will say 'Updating partition tables' even before I attempt to flash the update and it will appear to be stuck at this point after checking the .md5 file.
Can anyone offer any suggestions or anything I can try without bricking the thing?
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Hi,
I'm no expert in flashing tablets but I have done a few phones in the past, but I'm stuck with a problem trying to get the firmware file (10.6.1.1.10) upgraded to my Jellybean 4.2.1 install, so that I can eventually get CROMI-X on my tablet. I had '10' on my TF700 via OTA and downgraded to '8' to get root (as per the CROMI-X instructions but I can't get '10' to load via TWRP
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Any 10.6.1.14.x bootloader is compatible with CROMI-X 5.x, so you don't need to upgrade to .10.
_that said:
Any 10.6.1.14.x bootloader is compatible with CROMI-X 5.x, so you don't need to upgrade to .10.
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So you think I can just go ahead and install CROMI-X now? For future reference, is the 'Updating partition details' in TWRP normal? I don't remember seeing this when I first installed.
Thanks for the help.
Argenti12 said:
So you think I can just go ahead and install CROMI-X now?
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To be 100% sure, check in the bootloader menu (before you select RCK) that your bootloader build version is 10.6.1.14.x, with x either 4, 8, or 10.
Argenti12 said:
For future reference, is the 'Updating partition details' in TWRP normal?
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Yes.
_that said:
To be 100% sure, check in the bootloader menu (before you select RCK) that your bootloader build version is 10.6.1.14.x, with x either 4, 8, or 10.
Yes, its '8'.
Yes.
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I was going to just try and install Cromi but now TWRP doesnt see the downloaded .zip!
This is becoming a headache.
Argenti12 said:
I was going to just try and install Cromi but now TWRP doesnt see the downloaded .zip!
This is becoming a headache.
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Did you browse to the right folder that has the cromi zip file? In TWRP, you can select the internal sd or external sd. Make sure that you have selected the right sd card...
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Did you browse to the right folder that has the cromi zip file? In TWRP, you can select the internal sd or external sd. Make sure that you have selected the right sd card...
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Okay, I redownloaded the ROM file and copied it to the SD...plugged it back in the tablet and booted into TWRP, ....now I see both! oh well, I installed the ROM and now have CROMI-X running on this baby! Thanks for your help and advice guys.
One small thing that I noticed, again with TWRP is that when I invoke the power menu, I don't get any options to boot to recovery...or anything non-standard for that matter. I think my TWRP might be broken, is there a way to uninstall/reinstall?
Thanks again guys.
Argenti12 said:
Okay, I redownloaded the ROM file and copied it to the SD...plugged it back in the tablet and booted into TWRP, ....now I see both! oh well, I installed the ROM and now have CROMI-X running on this baby! Thanks for your help and advice guys.
One small thing that I noticed, again with TWRP is that when I invoke the power menu, I don't get any options to boot to recovery...or anything non-standard for that matter. I think my TWRP might be broken, is there a way to uninstall/reinstall?
Thanks again guys.
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TWRP on tf700t, you have only two options on the boot menu. One is a reboot to your system. Second is power off your device.
About the uninstall/reinstall, all you need is to flash the TWRP blob on top of your existing one....
Edit: I think that your TWRP is working properly. If you don't have to flash your custom recovery again, you can minimize the risk of brick your device. Please don't mess with your bootloader and your recovery unless you must touch them for a good reason. Otherwise, just leave them alone. Just my two cents....
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TWRP on tf700t, you have only two options on the boot menu. One is a reboot to your system. Second is power off your device.
About the uninstall/reinstall, all you need is to flash the TWRP blob on top of your existing one....
Edit: I think that your TWRP is working properly. If you don't have to flash your custom recovery again, you can minimize the risk of brick your device. Please don't mess with your bootloader and your recovery unless you must touch them for a good reason. Otherwise, just leave them alone. Just my two cents....
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Great, thanks for clearing up that doubt...and also for the good advice! I'm already enjoying the CROMI-X experience!
I had a TF300T that I was unhappy with due to lagging/performance issues. I got a TF700T only to find similar issues which are now driving me to look into a custom ROM. It appears that a ROM by sbdags is the way to go but I have no idea which one. Can anybody give me a general overview of what the differences are between:
CROMi-X
CROMi-Xenogenesis
CROMBi-kk
I'm looking for something that is fast, stable and easy to update/maintain.
Thanks...Scott
zabolots said:
I had a TF300T that I was unhappy with due to lagging/performance issues. I got a TF700T only to find similar issues which are now driving me to look into a custom ROM. It appears that a ROM by sbdags is the way to go but I have no idea which one. Can anybody give me a general overview of what the differences are between:
CROMi-X
CROMi-Xenogenesis
CROMBi-kk
I'm looking for something that is fast, stable and easy to update/maintain.
Thanks...Scott
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CROMi-X is the same thing as CROMi-Xenogenesis. I recommend you start with this one as it is rock stable and fast. It uses the latest official Asus stock firmware as its base - JB 4.2.1. Grab CROMi-X 5.4 :good:
CROMBi-kk is our new experimental cyanogen based rom. If you like bugs and random things - flash this!
Yep CROMI-X is the answer to your need. Read carefully the first posts of its thread to understand how to install the rom and its prerequisites (very important) and then your slow-and-laggy stock rom will be forgotten and you will have a fast tab.
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I've been reading up on the process and it appears that I need to downgrade from .10 to .8 in order for motochopper to root the device so that I can install TWRP. Is this correct or is there another way to install TWRP on an unlocked but not rooted device?
If I do need to downgrade, is it as simple as downloading the image from the Asus site, extracting the ZIP to /sdcard and rebooting or do I need to boot in some special way to tell the device to flash the downloaded image that I saved at /sdcard?
Thanks...Scott
zabolots said:
I've been reading up on the process and it appears that I need to downgrade from .10 to .8 in order for motochopper to root the device so that I can install TWRP. Is this correct or is there another way to install TWRP on an unlocked but not rooted device?
If I do need to downgrade, is it as simple as downloading the image from the Asus site, extracting the ZIP to /sdcard and rebooting or do I need to boot in some special way to tell the device to flash the downloaded image that I saved at /sdcard?
Thanks...Scott
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No you don't need to downgrade as you don't need root
You can't install TWRP without unlocking.
So
1. Unlock
2, Install TWRP
3. Flash ROM
4. Enjoy a rooted fast device.
More reading. @berndblb has written a great guide
sbdags said:
No you don't need to downgrade as you don't need root
You can't install TWRP without unlocking.
So
1. Unlock
2, Install TWRP
3. Flash ROM
4. Enjoy a rooted fast device.
More reading. @berndblb has written a great guide
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Uhhh - I'm so tickled :blush:
@zabalots The guide is here: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html
PM me if you have questions
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Uhhh - I'm so tickled :blush:
@zabalots The guide is here: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html
PM me if you have questions
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Any chance you can put that guide on XDA?
sbdags said:
Any chance you can put that guide on XDA?
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But, but.... XDA is for Xperts, I thought!
Do I dare???? LOL
Well, if YOU think it's worthy to share the same server space with your fabulous work I'll paste it right over! :silly:
Tomorrow - getting late here
PS: I'm having a lot of fun with CROMBi-KK, but man: CROMi-X on the TF701? Now THAT is sweet!
I managed to get CROMi-X installed but was surprised that all my apps and data were present after I rebooted. I assumed I'd be starting with a completely clean system. I did select the wipe cache options when flashing. Is there a way to reset the system to be a completely clean system with only the apps/data installed by the CROMi-X installer? Normally I'd do a "Wipe System" but from what I've read you're not supposed to do that with non-stock ROM's.
Thanks...Scott
zabolots said:
I managed to get CROMi-X installed but was surprised that all my apps and data were present after I rebooted. I assumed I'd be starting with a completely clean system. I did select the wipe cache options when flashing. Is there a way to reset the system to be a completely clean system with only the apps/data installed by the CROMi-X installer? Normally I'd do a "Wipe System" but from what I've read you're not supposed to do that with non-stock ROM's.
Thanks...Scott
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Congrats!
With a custom recovery installed you do not want to wipe from 'Backup & Restore' in Settings or do 'Wipe Data" from the bootloader menu - you use the recovery to do it.
Enter TWRP, choose 'Wipe' and swipe the button. This will wipe all your apps but not your /data/media/ folder where your personal stuff is stored. TWRP calls this a factory wipe and it is a good idea to do when you switch roms (also called a "clean install").
If you want to erase everything on your data partition you would go to 'Advanced' and perform a Format Data. You may have to re-flash the rom after formatting data - anything installed to /data during the flash would be gone too.
Dirty flash: Flashing a rom with only wiping cache and Dalvik. Ok to do for flashing the latest and greatest update to your rom
Clean Install: Using the Factory Wipe in TWRP before flashing a new rom or major upgrade. Also helpful to do every once in a while to clear out the cobwebs. I do it about every 10 flashes
Format Data: The nuclear option and rarely used unless you have corrupted data or problems noobody knows how to fix
Familiarize yourself with the Backup/Restore function in TWRP and get Titanium Backup Pro. Makes the above a breeze
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sbdags said:
Any chance you can put that guide on XDA?
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Done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
Although I managed to get everything working, the one thing I didn't understand about the installation instructions for this was that you first needed to install TWRP and then run Scott's installation batch file which seems to overwrite that TWRP with another recovery.blob. What's the point of installing two recovery images?
zabolots said:
Although I managed to get everything working, the one thing I didn't understand about the installation instructions for this was that you first needed to install TWRP and then run Scott's installation batch file which seems to overwrite that TWRP with another recovery.blob. What's the point of installing two recovery images?
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Mhhhh - could you point me to where it says that?
Because you're right: That would not make sense [emoji12]
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berndblb said:
Mhhhh - could you point me to where it says that?
Because you're right: That would not make sense [emoji12]
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Sheesh Quality Control these days......
berndblb said:
Mhhhh - could you point me to where it says that?
Because you're right: That would not make sense [emoji12]
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Right here in the main thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
Start by choosing the scenario below which reflects how your tablet is currently configured.
Scenario One
Factory Stock Android Operating System & Bootloader (Asus 10.6.1.x)
Steps
1. If you haven’t yet, unlock and root your TF700 by following these instructions.
2. Install the latest version of Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) - TWRP XDA Thread
Download and install the Scott's TF700T Recovery Install Tool. Once downloaded, extract the files on your Windows PC, connect your tablet to the computer and run the Recovery Install Tool.bat file.
3. Skip Scenario Two and Jump to the Installing CROMi-X section.
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Unelss it is trying to say "In order to install TWRP, run Scott's TF700T Recovery Install Tool"
but that's not how I read it since there is a link to "TWRP XDA Thread" where it says to install TWRP.
Like I said, I got it figured out but the way the instructions are written/formatted it was confusing to me as a first time tablet flasher (that sounds weird :laugh: )
zabolots said:
Right here in the main thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
Unelss it is trying to say "In order to install TWRP, run Scott's TF700T Recovery Install Tool"
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It is and that's how I read it. That was a common problem with my ex: I said one thing, she heard something entirely different....[emoji89]
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