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I am a NOOB, Can anyone willing to writing a guide of how to install custom ROM?

I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000

noobwow said:
I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000
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You didn't even look in the Development section before you made this thread or did you (aside from the CleanROM thread)?
Hint: take a look at the pinned/sticky threads.

Wrong place
Switch to Q&A
Ask there

noobwow said:
I am a NOOB and I know nothing about how to unlock/ROOT the device
I really want to install the CleanROM but the installation guide is too simple
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step? with picture/youtube?
I know unlocking the device will loose my WARRANTY
So, I don't really want to brick my TF700 due to my noobness..........
Thank you X1000000000000000
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Check this link out. If you already on JB the latest version, then you just skip section 1 and start with section 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129

Wrong forum and there are already stickies explaining how to do what you asked. Look and you will find.

buhohitr said:
Check this link out. If you already on JB the latest version, then you just skip section 1 and start with section 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129
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That's what I used. Couldn't have made it any more simple.

noobwow said:
I am a NOOB [...] but the installation guide is too simple [...]
X1000000000000000
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cmdrdredd said:
That's what I used. Couldn't have made it any more simple.
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We're all on the wrong track here: the OP said the guide was too simple already -- we therefore should set ourselves to the task of making more complicated. Knowing both myself and the rest of you, this should come rather naturally, so what's taking you so long? MAKE IT HARD ALREADY!
J/K -- read the stickies. In my opinion, if you can't do it with all the info provided --which is more than enough --then read and learn a LOT more on the basics of Android before you even attempt this (suggested topic would include at least recoveries, bootloaders, nandroid backups, and, obviously, rooting). You run a significant chance to end up with an expensive paperweight if you don't. If you do not feel comfortable yet, play around with your 700 for a bit, try rooting next (little harm done, little risk involved) and then move on to the heavier stuff.

I thought I was somewhat tech savvy ... not troo however!
In order to flash a ROM which comes as second nature to most Androidians I was at a total loss initially.
Yet with concentration, YouTube, XDA, Google Play and a slowdown of tipping the wineglass I was able to crawl from the sandpit.
This has all lead to a new mountain to climb.
There's a few things I find tough like fastboot for instance and that pesky Titanium Fup , yet I'll absorb those eventually.
Dealing with Android and it's many options has definitely been a reading experience.
Good luck to all who dive in!

No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.

sbdags said:
No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.
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Golly I'm a noobster and I stumbled on it...har-har-har

sbdags said:
No doubt noobwow is struggling to find his thread now since it has been moved. :silly:
Let's hope he makes his way into this forum and recognises it.
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Probably not until we've had another few days of poking fun at some innocent newbie for a bit. Poor guy still hasn't solved his problem, probably.

ar.............
I found my post!
I just had problem on the "pre-requise" in the installation guide
I have already had JB on my TF700 and I knew I can just start from session 2
but I would appreciate if someone can teach me how to unlock and get the custom recovery
I know unlock tool can be downloaded from ASUS website
But what bother me is the custom recovery
:fingers-crossed:

noobwow said:
ar.............
I found my post!
I just had problem on the "pre-requise" in the installation guide
I have already had JB on my TF700 and I knew I can just start from session 2
but I would appreciate if someone can teach me how to unlock and get the custom recovery
I know unlock tool can be downloaded from ASUS website
But what bother me is the custom recovery
:fingers-crossed:
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go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156 to download the unlock apk tool (use second link). Launch the app and just follow the on screen direction, that's it. NOTE: currently Asus is having issue with their server, so the tool will failed. You just keep trying until it works. Once your device is unlock just follow the link and continue with section 2. Remember, after you install custom recovery (TWRP), you just boot into recovery and flash the Cleanrom. Cleanrom already rooted so you don't have to root your device.

Heck if did the ROM flash I'm pretty sure most anyone could figure out how to do it.
Linux\Android is a whole different animal to me so I've been studying...even bought a book about it

buhohitr said:
go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156 to download the unlock apk tool (use second link). Launch the app and just follow the on screen direction, that's it. NOTE: currently Asus is having issue with their server, so the tool will failed. You just keep trying until it works. Once your device is unlock just follow the link and continue with section 2. Remember, after you install custom recovery (TWRP), you just boot into recovery and flash the Cleanrom. Cleanrom already rooted so you don't have to root your device.
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Thanks!
Now I am just waiting for my SquarTrade Warranty recieve my amazon receipt and confirm my warranty works.
Also, wanna have someone confirm they cover unlock device.
then i will install the cleanrom.
the stock rom just drive me crazy.
PS. I ordered Surface RT for my little brother.
:highfive:

Maybe you should start with a cheaper toy
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda premium

maverickmarc said:
Maybe you should start with a cheaper toy
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda premium
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That would've been very sound advice about two to three weeks ago.

[Q] How to unlock TF700 on JB

Hi everyone,
I've been slowly easing myself into the world of TF700 mods. I've been reading up A LOT on how to root, unlock, flash custom ROMs, etc. So far, I've started out by simply rooting my TF700. I figure this is a good way to get a feel for all this stuff without taking too much of a risk. After rooting, I updated to the latest JB via OTA, while keeping root (using OTA Rootkeeper).
But as I get more and more comfortable, I'm wanting more and more to get into flashing of custom ROMs. My understanding is that the bootloader needs to be unlocked to do this. The problem is, after scouring the internet, I've been unable to figure out how to unlock my tablet while on JB. Can anyone point me to an explanation of how to do this? Or will I HAVE to revert to ICS in order to do this (as I had to in order to root my JB device in the first place)?
Thanks a lot!

You have to use a different search engine, my friend!
The answers to your questions are right in this forum, and the relevant threads are at the top in this General section as stickies
Check out the Official Asus TF700 all-in-one thread by Pretoriano80 and also his index of tools (you'll need those later).
While you're at it start reading the CleanRom Inheritance Help thread by Thibor69 and in general: start browsing here, get familiar with the lingo, use the search function if you're interested in a particular topic (although - I have to admit the forum search engine su..., ahem - could be better. Using Google search and selecting the xda threads showing there is what I usually do).
Well, and then, if you really, really have searched high and low, far and wide, and cannot find the answer to your question, there are many, many very knowledgeable people here just dying to help you out
Welcome to the club...
Oh! And to answer your question: You have to use the Asus Unlock tool, you can use it in JB, no reason to revert to ICS.
If you successfully rooted you won't find the process to unlock, install a custom recovery and flash a custom rom too challenging.
Loosing the warranty sucks, yes. But only a custom rom will unlock the full potential of this tablet.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

Thanks very much for the suggestions. I've definitely read the all-in-one thread ad noseum (which is how I figured out how to root my device). The thing that I was not able to find an answer to anywhere was whether the Asus unlock tool would work on JB. In fact, all the notices I came across indicated that it would only work with ICS. This is why I was confused as to how people on JB could still unlock their TF700 without reverting to ICS.
So you're saying that, while rooted and on JB (10.4.4.25), the standard Asus TF700 unlock tool will work? Is this generally accepted?
Also, thanks for the suggestion to check out the CleanRom Inheritance Help thread - this will probably be my next in the education process.
Thanks again... really appreciate it!

joshnl said:
Thanks very much for the suggestions. I've definitely read the all-in-one thread ad noseum (which is how I figured out how to root my device). The thing that I was not able to find an answer to anywhere was whether the Asus unlock tool would work on JB. In fact, all the notices I came across indicated that it would only work with ICS. This is why I was confused as to how people on JB could still unlock their TF700 without reverting to ICS.
So you're saying that, while rooted and on JB (10.4.4.25), the standard Asus TF700 unlock tool will work? Is this generally accepted?
Also, thanks for the suggestion to check out the CleanRom Inheritance Help thread - this will probably be my next in the education process.
Thanks again... really appreciate it!
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Yes, the ASUS provided unlock tool from their own very website will work!
I myself just used in on Saturday. I just rooted my Infinity last week with a great success using the CROMI and I love it!
Follow those instructions to the letter. However, I did find that the same software that is used in the youtube video was a bit easier to understand and navigate through. I'm a visual person, so I was doing it step by step with the video. I didn't want to brick a 2 month old device.
Good luck!

Okay. Interesting that Asus have not updated their instructions to indicate that the unlock tool also works for JB - the instructions on the Asus website clearly state that it only work on ICS.
Splitz: Sorry to belabour the subject, but did you unlock your TF700T while it had JB installed on it?
Has Asus just not updated their instructions?
Thanks!

joshnl said:
Splitz: Sorry to belabour the subject, but did you unlock your TF700T while it had JB installed on it?
Has Asus just not updated their instructions?
Thanks!
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Yes, I unlocked it using the Asus tool with JB installed.
I saw a post around here somewhere (In the DEV thread) that confirmed the tool works with both ICS bootloader as well as JB which is why I risked it.
I'm going to assume that ASUS just won't officially say it will unlock the JB bootloader.

Actually, it has been mentioned quite a few times that the unlock tool works on JB as well.

MartyHulskemper said:
Actually, it has been mentioned quite a few times that the unlock tool works on JB as well.
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Ya, I've now come across some of these other mentions through searching for info on tangential topics. Sorry if I asked a redundant question here - I did try my best to answer it myself before doing so, however.
Thanks for everyone's help.

Sorry to hijack the thread but I was wondering if this will work on JB 4.1.1 with Build Number 10.4.4.18?

joshnl said:
Ya, I've now come across some of these other mentions through searching for info on tangential topics. Sorry if I asked a redundant question here - I did try my best to answer it myself before doing so, however.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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Hey, no problem. Better to ask redundant questions than to brick your device. Geen zorgen. (<< Dutch, translates as "no worries")
borgmanjayce said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but I was wondering if this will work on JB 4.1.1 with Build Number 10.4.4.18?
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Yes. The unlock tool is actually the same for the Tf101, TF201 and TF700 and has never been changed as far as I know. So, go ahead and unlock.

MartyHulskemper said:
Hey, no problem. Better to ask redundant questions than to brick your device. Geen zorgen. (<< Dutch, translates as "no worries")
Yes. The unlock tool is actually the same for the Tf101, TF201 and TF700 and has never been changed as far as I know. So, go ahead and unlock.
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Yup
Do etttttt
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

So can I unlock...and then root easily under JB?
So, I was intending to root my precious TF700, exactly when the warranty expires...As for it, I was keping my TF700 on ICS, but two days before the warranty expiration, my cat upgraded my device to JB...(seriously, my cat did that...She slept over the dock and go fgure how, authorized the upgrade...)
Now...well I don't mind JB, I'm actually liking it a lot, but I still want to root (to install Titanium Backup). I just don't want to downgrade...
If I use the Asus Unlock Tool (as said that works under JB) and then use the method listed in the All-In-One Guide (that links for this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929712), it will work and we will be ok, me & TF700?

ME173X Custom ROM help needed

Hi guys,
I'm not total noob to rooting and custom ROMS as I've been dabbling for about 18 months with my S2 which runs Neatrom Superlite, but I can't for the life of me find instruction I can understand for installing a custom ROM on my Memo Pad HD7.
The rooting was very simple with Framaroot, but it seems the custom ROM is really complicated, the only instructions I've found are on here, the thread is -
[RECOVERY] [ROMs] ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (me173x) [MULTILANG]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503668[/url]
I've tried following the instructions and followed links and downloaded ROMs and drivers but have got lost!
Many thanks for any help,
Alan.

Did you suceed?
If not, maybe I can be of some help.
I just finished installing a rom using that method.
Your right, the instructions are not clear.
dlw

dlw1146 said:
Did you suceed?
If not, maybe I can be of some help.
I just finished installing a rom using that method.
Your right, the instructions are not clear.
dlw
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No I didn't, I gave up, but I'm about to try again as this stock OS is so sluggish I've started avoiding using it as my S2 and laptop are much better, so any help would be welcome.
Al.

alanbuck999 said:
No I didn't, I gave up, but I'm about to try again as this stock OS is so sluggish I've started avoiding using it as my S2 and laptop are much better, so any help would be welcome.
Al.
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The instructions are very well documented and with pictures.
You only need to unlock bootloader+special memory format one time.
After that just use CWM to flash any rom, backup,etc.
I closed the project due to the lack of respect, and use of my work without my permission, and i warned several times.
Good Luck
Regards

official rom

hello ,
i have my friend's asus TF700 unlocked
i need the official ROM so i can flash it
and if you can give me "an active downloadable" of a customROM links cuz all links on google are expired or something
i tried to flash Official CMB Roms TF700T but idk why the PC refused it :/ !!
note: i have experience in flashing and rooting samsung phones and tabs , my friend time to try asus !

darki0xox said:
hello ,
i have my friend's asus TF700 unlocked
i need the official ROM so i can flash it
and if you can give me "an active downloadable" of a customROM links cuz all links on google are expired or something
i tried to flash Official CMB Roms TF700T but idk why the PC refused it :/ !!
note: i have experience in flashing and rooting samsung phones and tabs , my friend time to try asus !
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Samsung and Asus are completely different beasts. Forget everything you know so far about flashing and you'll probably be OK.
Do you have TWRP on the device - if not hop over to the dev forum and get yourself TWRP installed and then you can flash any stock Asus or other rom. Recommend you try CROMi-X first

sbdags said:
Samsung and Asus are completely different beasts. Forget everything you know so far about flashing and you'll probably be OK.
Do you have TWRP on the device - if not hop over to the dev forum and get yourself TWRP installed and then you can flash any stock Asus or other rom. Recommend you try CROMi-X first
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I wonder why of all the roms available you recommend CROMi-X?
Oh yeah - because it's the best! LOL

^_^ thanks so much guys i will try my best
and can you provide me with instructions of installing TWRP ?? already have it on the tab but i wanna know how in the future

darki0xox said:
^_^ thanks so much guys i will try my best
and can you provide me with instructions of installing TWRP ?? already have it on the tab but i wanna know how in the future
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Have you read the instructions in the TWRP dev thread?

darki0xox said:
^_^ thanks so much guys i will try my best
and can you provide me with instructions of installing TWRP ?? already have it on the tab but i wanna know how in the future
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^^^^
or, if you want a step-by-step walk through, read this:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html

[Completed] How to install vanilla Android or Cyanogenmod on ASUS Transformer TF101G

Hey, guys. I have an old ASUS Transformer TF101G which is running insanely slow (it's lagging even when I change the page in a boom) , so I decided to root it and install a fresh vanilla Android. The problem is, I'm new to rooting and every tutorial I found on the Web is for TF101 and is not compatible with the G version.
And even if I succeeded in rooting it I have no idea which Android build to install, how, and where to download it from.
So, I'll be extremely thankful if you could help me out. Also, if stock Android is not an option, please recommend me another option.
Thanks in advance,
Spas

Spaskich said:
Hey, guys. I have an old ASUS Transformer TF101G which is running insanely slow (it's lagging even when I change the page in a boom) , so I decided to root it and install a fresh vanilla Android. The problem is, I'm new to rooting and every tutorial I found on the Web is for TF101 and is not compatible with the G version.
And even if I succeeded in rooting it I have no idea which Android build to install, how, and where to download it from.
So, I'll be extremely thankful if you could help me out. Also, if stock Android is not an option, please recommend me another option.
Thanks in advance,
Spas
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Greetings and welcome to assist. I found this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1354437
It has root and guide for your device also it looks like this rom here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
Is compatible with your device
Good Luck
Sawdoctor