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[Q] root & upgrade to custom firmware

Hi!
I recently acquired a B60 serial, TF101 that has the android version 3.1 ; with build number HMJ37.US_epad-8.4.4.11-20110711
The system is prompting for an update , I believe it is for the 3.2 upgrade, which I didn't do yet.
I am very much interested in getting custom firm ware installed.
I had an opportunity to read the forum, and just needed directions in the right way:
1. Should I upgrade to the V8.6.5.9 (Android 3.2) from the ASUS website or the OVA that the system is prompting me to do so? I am just concerned with the following statement from ASUS website: ※Firmware update cannot do *SKU conversion* and downgrade version .... I believe this means, I can't downgrade after?
2. I can use the Universal Rooting Tool that is discussed on this forum, but I believe in that case I need to do #1 above, is that correct? or Can I do it with the stock firmware that I have?
3. the custom firmware I am interested in is the Android Revolution ; it says it requires: Clockworkmod Recovery - using the #2 mentioned above, will it be installed automatically?
Thanks.
P.S. Let me know anything else that I have missed.

help me!

Hi !
i just bought a used samsung galaxy nexus s . When i bought the phone its Android version was 2.3.1 and build was GRH78. I search alot but every time save the update file in SD card and run it from the recovery menu some error used to appear. How after alot of search on the internet i found one update file which was from GRH78 (Android 2.3.1) to GRH78C (Android 2.3.2). This upgrade was successful.
But now again i am searching for the upgrade file to update my phone to Android 4.0.4 . I found update file from GRH78c to latest build but none of them is working on my phone.
My phone is currently with the following upgrade version. Plz see this and help me in it. I will be very much thankful to you all out there.
Model Number : Nexus s
Android Version : 2.3.2
Baseband Version : M200KRKD1
Build number GRH78C
Also tell me that is it possible to upgrade my phone with the above version to Android 4.0.4?
And how can i upgrade this phone using custom ROMs available on the internet?

tosif3d said:
Hi !
i just bought a used samsung galaxy nexus s . When i bought the phone its Android version was 2.3.1 and build was GRH78. I search alot but every time save the update file in SD card and run it from the recovery menu some error used to appear. How after alot of search on the internet i found one update file which was from GRH78 (Android 2.3.1) to GRH78C (Android 2.3.2). This upgrade was successful.
But now again i am searching for the upgrade file to update my phone to Android 4.0.4 . I found update file from GRH78c to latest build but none of them is working on my phone.
My phone is currently with the following upgrade version. Plz see this and help me in it. I will be very much thankful to you all out there.
Model Number : Nexus s
Android Version : 2.3.2
Baseband Version : M200KRKD1
Build number GRH78C
Also tell me that is it possible to upgrade my phone with the above version to Android 4.0.4?
And how can i upgrade this phone using custom ROMs available on the internet?
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Is it unlocked? Rooted?

Yes, your device is completely capable of flashing and upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) and even Jelly Bean (4.1.2).
While there are two ways to do that but since you already mentioned that you want to use Custom ROMs available on net, then this guide is the solution to it.
It will help you unlock your bootloader and Install a custom Recovery which in turn will enable you to flash custom ROMs on your device.
You can choose a Custom ROM which meets your requirements available here in Nexus S Android Development Section.

[Q] Samsung Nexus S : boot, recovery mode, download mode, root install... problems

Dear all,
I'm sorry if it is not the good place to ask help but i search a solution on forum, blog, google... and i'm blocked.
I have a samsung nexus s which coulnd't boot. It stay with "Google" on screen.
I try to find the recevory mod, in order to make a factory reboot, but the recovery mod is broken also. The little android robot is open with a red exclamation mark.
I have this information on the boot menu :
Fastboot mode
Product Name : HERRING
HW Version : REV 52
Bootloader version : I9020XXLC2
Baseband version : I9020XXKI1
Carrier Info : EUR
SERIAL number : xxxxxxx
Lock State : Locked
I try a method with ODIN, i try to root the phone, but the system is shut. ODIN failed, the root also failed even if the phone is half reconized with the kies samsung driver.
So i don't know what to do now... lose the information isn't a problem, i just want a working phone.
Someone could help me?
Thanks a lot,
pS: i'm french, sorry for my english
And i did a mistake first time, in posting in the wrong section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078419

Download this: http://goo.gl/0K6eh then install it.
Instructions:
1. Select the CORRECT device and build (what you are currently running) <-- Select the EXACT device model. For example: i9023, i9020A, etc.
2. Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).
3. If you need to backup your important data.
4. Unlock your device
5. Root your device
*Try out the other toolkit features by pressing the buttons, each button explains what it does first. So the best way to get familiar with the toolkit is simply to press the buttons and read what it says.
Credits: Wugfresh

Official Stock Rom Pls
i have Nexus S i bought it 2ndhand ,
my friend told me that my rom is customized 4.2.1 hellybean
how can i bring it back to its official stock rom? 4.1 jellybean?
pls help .
Model:
Nexus S
Baseband Version:
M200KRKC1
kernel version:
3.0.57-CyanogenMod-gb164244
[email protected] #19
CyanogenMod Version:
Hellybean-20121231 -crespo
Build number:
cm_crespo-userdebug 4.2.1 JOP40D
eng.derteufel1980.20121231.112342
test-keys

summereyes said:
i have Nexus S i bought it 2ndhand ,
my friend told me that my rom is customized 4.2.1 hellybean
how can i bring it back to its official stock rom? 4.1 jellybean?
pls help .
Model:
Nexus S
Baseband Version:
M200KRKC1
kernel version:
3.0.57-CyanogenMod-gb164244
[email protected] #19
CyanogenMod Version:
Hellybean-20121231 -crespo
Build number:
cm_crespo-userdebug 4.2.1 JOP40D
eng.derteufel1980.20121231.112342
test-keys
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Download and install the toolkit i posted above, then do this:
1. Select the CORRECT device and build (what you are currently running) <-- Select the EXACT device model. For example: i9023, i9020A, etc.
2. Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).
3. Click "Flash Stock + Unroot"
4. From the drop-down menu, select "SOJU-CRESPO: Android 4.1.2 - Build: JZO54K"
That's it.

sorry for resurrecting and old thread, but it sounded like i could use the toolkit.
however the link is dead, any updated link?
TIA

eugene188 said:
sorry for resurrecting and old thread, but it sounded like i could use the toolkit.
however the link is dead, any updated link?
TIA
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http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

Thanks ej8989!
Thank you so very much. hopefully I can get it working somehow now.
Just to make sure. I get everything right. my phone says it is i9020AUK...so it is i9020a right?

[Q] Asus Zenfone 5 ( T00_J ) "unusal firmware" problem!

hi
i recently bought a zenfone 5 T00J ( this is what it displays in the system info).
it shows Android: 4.4.2
problem is: mobile data is not working. When i try to set the APN manuely in the system settings, the system setting application crashes a soon as i tap on the APN-setting box.
I can not do any update because my firmware version is displayed as ASUS_T00J_WW_user_2.99.40.6_20140927_8163
according to Asus hompage the latest firmware is: V2.20.40.13 ; last time i checked i had no timemaschine...
asus.com/ae-en/support/Download/39/1/0/2/96nqlxHp1VKV4Rdz/32/
can anyone please help or advise me how to get rid of this "akward" firmware version??
either by downgrading or upgrading....
thx in advance

There is no update like 2.99.When kitkat was first introduced,it had the problem of APN, but in update V2.20.40.13(WW),it was solved.You should try for this update.I am having this update and it is the latest one.

[Completed] A31 Q102 tablet brick ?

hello, i purchased this tablet : fusion5 finite4
really similar to this :
Archive： Q102 A31S Tablet Stock Firmware 4.4.2
Firmware image file: sun6i_android_fiber-bs1078-OK.img
Firmware: Android KitKat 4.4.2
Model: Yonestoptech Q102 Allwinner A31Tablet
Image file size: 464 MB
Platform: Allwinner A31
Build number: fiber_bs1078-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H 20140606 test-keys
Firmware version: v4.5
Style: Q102
Company: YonesToptech
its supposed to be rooted from factory, but mine is not rooted . there is no SU bin, i tried all root things, kingoroot , and others apps,
none work.
i emailed the customer support who send me a new image to flash with livesuit,
i followed tutorial , but : everytime i got a error , "image file invalid"
so they send me a other firmware.img ,who make the same error .
and i made some mistake,because FW was not working, i installed a wrong CWM recovery.
(-cwm-for-allwinner-a31-box)
someone say its work with Q102 but its not true,
cant mount sdcard /extsdcard,
i tried factory reset,
so now my tablet boot in recovery only, with no storage mounted...
i need some help please, about why livesuit say "image file invalid" ?
(phoenix suite made this error, fel2fes)
id if there is any way to extract/reinstall my stock recovery with no card mounted from the firmware i got from them ?
should i ask for a other firmware again, from customer support ?
im sorry for my primitive english, thanks if someone can give me any kind of help .

XDA Visitor said:
hello, i purchased this tablet : fusion5 finite4
really similar to this :
Archive： Q102 A31S Tablet Stock Firmware 4.4.2
Firmware image file: sun6i_android_fiber-bs1078-OK.img
Firmware: Android KitKat 4.4.2
Model: Yonestoptech Q102 Allwinner A31Tablet
Image file size: 464 MB
Platform: Allwinner A31
Build number: fiber_bs1078-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H 20140606 test-keys
Firmware version: v4.5
Style: Q102
Company: YonesToptech
its supposed to be rooted from factory, but mine is not rooted . there is no SU bin, i tried all root things, kingoroot , and others apps,
none work.
i emailed the customer support who send me a new image to flash with livesuit,
i followed tutorial , but : everytime i got a error , "image file invalid"
so they send me a other firmware.img ,who make the same error .
and i made some mistake,because FW was not working, i installed a wrong CWM recovery.
(-cwm-for-allwinner-a31-box)
someone say its work with Q102 but its not true,
cant mount sdcard /extsdcard,
i tried factory reset,
so now my tablet boot in recovery only, with no storage mounted...
i need some help please, about why livesuit say "image file invalid" ?
(phoenix suite made this error, fel2fes)
id if there is any way to extract/reinstall my stock recovery with no card mounted from the firmware i got from them ?
should i ask for a other firmware again, from customer support ?
im sorry for my primitive english, thanks if someone can give me any kind of help .
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