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[Q] HELP! I think i bricked my TF700 while installing Jelly bean.

Hi All,
i have unlocked bootloader, Rooted ICS
now i installed the latest JB update via the SD card method (renaming it to E201_768_SDUPDATE).
did the power+vol down method. intstalled it and reboot.
now all i get is this message coming up.
"The Device is UnLocked.
Android cardhu-user bootloader <2.10 e> released by "US_epad-9.4.5.26-20120720" A03
Booting recovery kernel image"
and it gets stuck there at the ASUS screen.
i have tried to install the APX driver from universal driver 0.7 TF700, and all i get is unknown device in win7 device manager.
hence i cant get into NVflash or Fastboot.
is there anything else that i can do to unbrick this tablet.
are there any other drivers that i need to install in win7 x64 or it to recognize that it is an asus tablet.??

Looks like the JB update didn't write everything properly - you still have the old bootloader. You should really have created backups for nvflash before trying to upgrade to JB.
But it's still not too late. Can you switch yout device to fastboot mode? If yes, then it's just a matter of getting your PC configuration right.
Then the next thing I would do: re-flash some custom recovery via fastboot, make sure it works and you have adb root access, check if /sdcard is ok, then install the AndroidRoot bootloader to create your blobs for nvflash, reboot into recovery, pull the blobs to your PC via adb, and only then try to upgrade to JB again.

_that said:
Looks like the JB update didn't write everything properly - you still have the old bootloader. You should really have created backups for nvflash before trying to upgrade to JB.
But it's still not too late. Can you switch yout device to fastboot mode? If yes, then it's just a matter of getting your PC configuration right.
Then the next thing I would do: re-flash some custom recovery via fastboot, make sure it works and you have adb root access, check if /sdcard is ok, then install the AndroidRoot bootloader to create your blobs for nvflash, reboot into recovery, pull the blobs to your PC via adb, and only then try to upgrade to JB again.
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Hi, no unfortunately i cant access fastboot, i have tried using the TWRP method of and all i get it a message saying waiting for device. when i try to push the TWRP.blob file.
i think my problem is that the usb device drivers are not working hence win7 x64 cant recognize the tablet when it is turned off (APX mode i believe)

dazzyd said:
Hi, no unfortunately i cant access fastboot, i have tried using the TWRP method of and all i get it a message saying waiting for device. when i try to push the TWRP.blob file.
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Let's check it step by step:
- On the device, can you still activate the fastboot mode (USB icon)?
- On your PC, you should see a USB device with vendor ID 0b05 and product ID 4daf. Should be visible somewhere in Device Manager under Windows, maybe someone else can give you details (under Linux everything is much simpler with lsusb).
- On the PC, "fastboot devices" should give you more than no output at all (some question marks, AFAIR).

_that said:
Let's check it step by step:
- On the device, can you still activate the fastboot mode (USB icon)?
- On your PC, you should see a USB device with vendor ID 0b05 and product ID 4daf. Should be visible somewhere in Device Manager under Windows, maybe someone else can give you details (under Linux everything is much simpler with lsusb).
- On the PC, "fastboot devices" should give you more than no output at all (some question marks, AFAIR).
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Hi again, no i cant see the usb icon,
i am only getting this Asus screen
the Device is UnLocked.
Android cardhu-user bootloader <2.10 e> released by "US_epad-9.4.5.26-20120720" A03
Booting recovery kernel image"
and it gets stuck there at the ASUS screen.

dazzyd said:
and it gets stuck there at the ASUS screen.
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And if you hold down Volume-down while powering on, it's the same? In that case, 3 icons should appear before it tries to start the recovery kernel.

_that said:
And if you hold down Volume-down while powering on, it's the same? In that case, 3 icons should appear before it tries to start the recovery kernel.
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yes i have tried holding down the volume-down while power on and still nothing. no icons appear.

dazzyd said:
yes i have tried holding down the volume-down while power on and still nothing. no icons appear.
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Sorry, then I am out of ideas.

dazzyd said:
Hi All,
i have unlocked bootloader, Rooted ICS
now i installed the latest JB update via the SD card method (renaming it to E201_768_SDUPDATE).
did the power+vol down method. intstalled it and reboot.
now all i get is this message coming up.
"The Device is UnLocked.
Android cardhu-user bootloader <2.10 e> released by "US_epad-9.4.5.26-20120720" A03
Booting recovery kernel image"
and it gets stuck there at the ASUS screen.
i have tried to install the APX driver from universal driver 0.7 TF700, and all i get is unknown device in win7 device manager.
hence i cant get into NVflash or Fastboot.
is there anything else that i can do to unbrick this tablet.
are there any other drivers that i need to install in win7 x64 or it to recognize that it is an asus tablet.??
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You're done. You need to send out for repair. Sorry, but I haven't see any one here able to recover the device with the above message.

buhohitr said:
You're done. You need to send out for repair. Sorry, but I haven't see any one here able to recover the device with the above message.
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hmm bummer.. no other way to force install a device driver to detect the tablet on my win7 pc.? all i need is a glimmer of hope that i can still talk to the tablet at the lowest level interface. ie APX mode.

dazzyd said:
hmm bummer.. no other way to force install a device driver to detect the tablet on my win7 pc.? all i need is a glimmer of hope that i can still talk to the tablet at the lowest level interface. ie APX mode.
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The driver on your PC is not the problem. For using nvflash in APX mode you'd need the Secure Boot Key, which is unique for each device and which Asus does not give us, or the blob for the wheelie tool that can be created with the AndroidBoot hacked bootloader, which is also unique for each device. But for creating this blob, you need working fastboot access.

[Q] Problems installing TWRP on unlocked JB, wont go into fastboot

Hello everyone,
I am new to XDA but not new to the Android rooting, flashing industry. I've flashed and rooted several phones, aswell as my own phone with a custom ROM. So I figured, since mine tf700t hasnt any warranty anymore that I will install Cromi due to the lag of the original software.
In order to install Cromi you need an unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed. The unlocking of the bootloader was like stealing candy from a baby. Then i wen't on to install TWRP with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download TWRP Recovery blob and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Rename the downloaded file to twrp.blob and put the file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot to fastboot (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
At step 4 I ran into some problems. No matter what I do, i can't seem to boot the device into fastboot where you will see the three icons, among them the USB icon. I watched several youtube videos and read everything i could find but still no solution. What am I doing wrong at this point? What I did noticed was that the volume up and down buttons in some videos where at a different place then mine are. I have a Tf700t, when it is in landscape the volume buttons are at the top right corner on the edge of the device, the power button is on the top left on the edge of the device. At some videos the volume button was on the left side and on the top right side. Does this maybe have anything to do with it?
Thanks for the help in advance. I feel kinda stupid to not get it into fastboot mode, this never was a problem with other devices...

What firmware are you on? That guide is not updated for newer firmwares as newer firmwares have already removed that usb icon in the bootloader screen. In order to enter fastboot mode, all you need to do is power + volume down (holding down both buttons) and you should already be inside fastboot mode, no other button needed. Otherwise, through adb, you can try "adb reboot bootloader", which should take you to fastboot mode as well.

huy_lonewolf said:
What firmware are you on? That guide is not updated for newer firmwares as newer firmwares have already removed that usb icon in the bootloader screen. In order to enter fastboot mode, all you need to do is power + volume down (holding down both buttons) and you should already be inside fastboot mode, no other button needed. Otherwise, through adb, you can try "adb reboot bootloader", which should take you to fastboot mode as well.
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Ah this explains a lot. Now when I connect it to my PC it is recognized, but when i run a 'fastboot devices' (eveything is set properly with paths etc) my tablet isn't recognized. Should I install a different driver? As for now my PC says it has APX drivers

tf700tTRANSF said:
Ah this explains a lot. Now when I connect it to my PC it is recognized, but when i run a 'fastboot devices' (eveything is set properly with paths etc) my tablet isn't recognized. Should I install a different driver? As for now my PC says it has APX drivers
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It most likely means that you have the wrong fastboot driver. You should follow the instructions here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822) to install the correct fastboot driver from the Universal Naked Driver pack. If you install the driver correctly, the tablet should appear as "ASUS fastboot device" in Windows' Device Manager. Then fastboot commands should work. As a quick reminder, the fastboot driver is a different driver from the adb driver. Windows will only see the fastboot device when you connect your tablet to your PC while the tablet is in fastboot mode, hence a separate driver is needed.
Moreover, when you flash the recovery later, you need to remove the dock and connect your tablet directly to your PC. In my case, even though fastboot recognized my tablet, the flash recovery command failed if the dock was connected.

huy_lonewolf said:
It most likely means that you have the wrong fastboot driver. You should follow the instructions here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822) to install the correct fastboot driver from the Universal Naked Driver pack. If you install the driver correctly, the tablet should appear as "ASUS fastboot device" in Windows' Device Manager. Then fastboot commands should work. As a quick reminder, the fastboot driver is a different driver from the adb driver. Windows will only see the fastboot device when you connect your tablet to your PC while the tablet is in fastboot mode, hence a separate driver is needed.
Moreover, when you flash the recovery later, you need to remove the dock and connect your tablet directly to your PC. In my case, even though fastboot recognized my tablet, the flash recovery command failed if the dock was connected.
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I tried many drivers from the universal naked driver pack. But still, wen i type in 'fastboot devices' nothing happens, and with getvar i only get 'waiting for device'.....I really dont get it, what am I not seeing her....
But then again I cant seem to get "ASUS fastboot device" in windows device manager. Only Asus fastboot interface and some others with ADB etc. Am I looking at the wrong drivers?

tf700tTRANSF said:
I tried many drivers from the universal naked driver pack. But still, wen i type in 'fastboot devices' nothing happens, and with getvar i only get 'waiting for device'.....I really dont get it, what am I not seeing her....
But then again I cant seem to get "ASUS fastboot device" in windows device manager. Only Asus fastboot interface and some others with ADB etc. Am I looking at the wrong drivers?
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Let me try to recall the exact steps that I did to get the driver installed. I am using Windows 8.1, so the first step for me was to boot into troubleshooting mode of Windows to disable driver verification, but you won't have to do that if you use windows 7 or earlier. After that, open Device Manager, right click on ASUS bootloader interface (or a different name with the yellow question mark, but I remember when I first connected my tablet to my PC, the name was "ASUS bootloader interface"), choose Update Driver Software, then choose "Browse my computer for driver software", and click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". At the next screen choose "Have Disk", browse to the Universal Naked Driver folder and select the file "android_apxusb.inf". From the list you should be able to find "ASUS Fastboot Interface" and install it.

huy_lonewolf said:
Let me try to recall the exact steps that I did to get the driver installed. I am using Windows 8.1, so the first step for me was to boot into troubleshooting mode of Windows to disable driver verification, but you won't have to do that if you use windows 7 or earlier. After that, open Device Manager, right click on ASUS bootloader interface (or a different name with the yellow question mark, but I remember when I first connected my tablet to my PC, the name was "ASUS bootloader interface"), choose Update Driver Software, then choose "Browse my computer for driver software", and click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". At the next screen choose "Have Disk", browse to the Universal Naked Driver folder and select the file "android_apxusb.inf". From the list you should be able to find "ASUS Fastboot Interface" and install it.
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I really dont get it....It just wont work. Fastboot still wont recognize my tablet.
If i get my hands on another Windows PC I will make a second attempt.
If someone knows a different solution, please tell me. Fastboot on the pc is properly installed for whats it worth....

Try Goo manager Open Recovery Script
I am not sure if this will help you because I am also new to this but I unlocked and rooted my tf201 prime using the steps you did. I rooted my Tf700T a few days ago and my unlocked didnt work until yesterday using unlocker 8 from the Asus site but I still could not make changes to my recovery with Clockwork Mod or TWRP until I used Goo manager and ran the Open recovery script. It worked on my TF700T with build number JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.14.8-20130514 which has Android 4.2.1. Give it a try it is easy.
Peace. I hope this helps
tf700tTRANSF said:
Hello everyone,
I am new to XDA but not new to the Android rooting, flashing industry. I've flashed and rooted several phones, aswell as my own phone with a custom ROM. So I figured, since mine tf700t hasnt any warranty anymore that I will install Cromi due to the lag of the original software.
In order to install Cromi you need an unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed. The unlocking of the bootloader was like stealing candy from a baby. Then i wen't on to install TWRP with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download TWRP Recovery blob and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Rename the downloaded file to twrp.blob and put the file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot to fastboot (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
At step 4 I ran into some problems. No matter what I do, i can't seem to boot the device into fastboot where you will see the three icons, among them the USB icon. I watched several youtube videos and read everything i could find but still no solution. What am I doing wrong at this point? What I did noticed was that the volume up and down buttons in some videos where at a different place then mine are. I have a Tf700t, when it is in landscape the volume buttons are at the top right corner on the edge of the device, the power button is on the top left on the edge of the device. At some videos the volume button was on the left side and on the top right side. Does this maybe have anything to do with it?
Thanks for the help in advance. I feel kinda stupid to not get it into fastboot mode, this never was a problem with other devices...
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mustafa_droid said:
I am not sure if this will help you because I am also new to this but I unlocked and rooted my tf201 prime using the steps you did. I rooted my Tf700T a few days ago and my unlocked didnt work until yesterday using unlocker 8 from the Asus site but I still could not make changes to my recovery with Clockwork Mod or TWRP until I used Goo manager and ran the Open recovery script. It worked on my TF700T with build number JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.14.8-20130514 which has Android 4.2.1. Give it a try it is easy.
Peace. I hope this helps
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Oh! GooManager works again? Which TWRP version did it flash when you ran the Open Recovery script?

TWRP
berndblb said:
Oh! GooManager works again? Which TWRP version did it flash when you ran the Open Recovery script?
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I had to flash it with openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2-tf700t.blob. using the platform-tools because I could not use the one with Open Recovery script by that time I wiped the entire device! It could have been my fat fingers but I just installed CM 11-20131221 (Kit Kat 4.4.2) on my tablet today without any issues. I have not done much with it yet but I will let you know later.

adb device not found

Hello,
My nexus 5 is rooted, rom custom (great terminus) and kernel code blue.
I have recently to try change my kernel for Stock Kernel [L-preview r3] [LPX13D] : I take the kernel stock on this page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/kernel-t2518816
I have just reboot my device on recovery (TWRP) and flash the kernel and reeboot. No wipe. Nothing else. But my phone doesn't start : Now after bootanimation, I have "update of app 14 on 95.." and at the end of this loading
phone reboot and "update of app" again.. endlessly.
So I try reinstall a factory ROM, bootloader, radio, kernel. All. The problem is my phone is not found on adb command :
HOWEVER USB debugging is activated.
On windows, the device is recognized on device Manager "android device" "android bootloader interface".
I have the latest version of fastboot tools of android sdk installed.
My phone is boot on bootloader and plug in USB
The following command :
adb devices
list of devices attached
adb usb
error device not found
I also tried on my macbook pro. Same problem, all seem work fine but device not found.
Have you an idea to force the recognition of the device ?

If you're in the bootloader its fastboot not adb
Fastboot devices
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Yes, was that^^ Thanks !

Phone Wont Start

Hey there masterfully smart megabrains of the XDA world, I've gotten myself into a bit of a pickle. I accidentally chose the OTA option from Magisk when I hadnt just installed an OTA update. Now my phone when i restart it it just sits spinning the Oneplus logo.
I do have access to Fastboot.
I do have access to Recovery.
I only have stock Recovery, no TWRP installed.
I did not have USB debugging enabled before this issue happened.
ADB is installed and I have my drivers installed, but when I use powershell to enter the command adb devices my device isnt listed when I have the phone connected via USB and in Fastboot mode. When I check device manager Android Device is just listed rather than the device name, so I'm not sure what else I can do to get my device to be recognized correctly. I feel like if i could just get ADB to recognize my device, i could fastboot flash the stock rom. Or if there is a way to swap to the other boot slot I think that would also save me. I've been trying to google and search around but I'm having trouble finding the answers I seek, so please megabrains, save me!

J0hncramer said:
Hey there masterfully smart megabrains of the XDA world, I've gotten myself into a bit of a pickle. I accidentally chose the OTA option from Magisk when I hadnt just installed an OTA update. Now my phone when i restart it it just sits spinning the Oneplus logo.
I do have access to Fastboot.
I do have access to Recovery.
I only have stock Recovery, no TWRP installed.
I did not have USB debugging enabled before this issue happened.
ADB is installed and I have my drivers installed, but when I use powershell to enter the command adb devices my device isnt listed when I have the phone connected via USB and in Fastboot mode. When I check device manager Android Device is just listed rather than the device name, so I'm not sure what else I can do to get my device to be recognized correctly. I feel like if i could just get ADB to recognize my device, i could fastboot flash the stock rom. Or if there is a way to swap to the other boot slot I think that would also save me. I've been trying to google and search around but I'm having trouble finding the answers I seek, so please megabrains, save me!
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You shouldn't type adb devices in fastboot mode. It won't show. Instead type (fastboot devices).

LokifiedMee said:
You shouldn't type adb devices in fastboot mode. It won't show. Instead type (fastboot devices).
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I just tried fastboot devices in powershell while the phone is connected via USB in fastboot mode and nothing was listed
Edit: i was able to get fastboot to work, I had to do the following steps i found on stack exchange to get my device to show up properly in device manager:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8588595/android-fastboot-devices-not-returning-device
Open device manager
Find Unknown "Android" device (likely listed under Other devices with an exclamation mark)
Update driver
Browse my computer for driver software
Let me pick from a list of devices, select List All Devices
Under "Android device" or "Google Inc", you will find "Android Bootloader Interface"
Choose "Android Bootloader Interface"
Click "yes" when it says that driver might not be compatible
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With fastboot working and issues in device manager solved I was able to get TWRP loaded to my phone via fastboot and change my boot slot to get back into the phone

Oneplus 6 in Fastboot Loop

Hi,
i'm facing the problem that my phone only starts in "FastBoot Mode" at least i guess that's the mode.
OnePlus 6 with root.
It happened after i rebooted after installing an OTA Update and installing a Magisk Manager Update.
I used the method described here. The last few times it worked perfectly.
But now the only thing that happens when i try to boot the phone is a screen that says
FastBoot Mode
PRODUCT_NAME - sdm845
VARIANT - SDM UFS
BOOTLOADER VERSION -
BASEBAND VERSION -
SERIAL NUMBER - d8a34971
SECURE BOOT - yes
DEVICE STATE - unlocked
with the volume button i can select "START, Restart bootloader, Recovery Mode and Power off"
but nothing happens when i select e.g. Recovery Mode, or simply START.
The phone shows the boot logo for a second, then I'm back at the screen with "FastBoot Mode"
I installed the USB-drivers for the device and can find it with my PC when i type "fastboot devices" in the command prompt.
But that's pretty much all. I don't know how to continue.
I would be very glad if i could keep my data, is there a way to save my phone and if not how do i install the normal OS again?
I really hope someone can help me here.
Edit:
When I type "adb devices" it says "List of devices attached" but there is no entry.
USB-Debugging is on, since the Root-process i didn't touch the developer options
So should be the USB mode for file transfer (MTP)
I'm not sure if i checked the "always allow from this computer" setting
So following this guide the only thing i can't do is checking the prompt for USB-debugging since i can't boot the OS.
Is there anoter way to get a adb connection?

[ROM][STOCK][FASTBOOT][OP6] Stock Fastboot ROMs for OnePlus 6
Things are changing with the advent of project treble and seamless updates. OnePlus will no longer release ROMs flashable via stock recovery (with twrp is possible but not recommended). The updates will be done on the slot not used for example...
forum.xda-developers.com
For everyone that can't connect to the device via ADB but fastboot, this does the trick.
Thank you guys!