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there is a new FW update available, installig now I will report later. I'm in mexico.
UPDATE
is official version 9.4.2.15. update was without problems, GPS seems to be the same (useless in door) everything else works fine, I will continue testing.
If anyone can find me the zip file of this firmware ...
Need it since I can't OTA because it reboots before finishing the "First configuration" steps
Thank you
Here we go again...lol. I'm always one of the first on these posts..ill check now. I was running the beta .15 build. Time for the official one now
Edit: says no update available yet. Might not have hit east coast yet. Post a screenshot of your about tablet of info. Or post what version it says you on now.
No Issues So Far (fingers crossed)
Installed without issue. Lost root restored with OTA RootKeeper.
EDIT: I've seen at least one "helpful" response to my post so I wanted to clarify the I lost root doing the update BUT I restored it with OTA RootKeeper.
UPDATE: No discernible improvement in GPS. Still nonexistent since .13. Everything else seems fine.
UPDATE 02/25/12: Maybe it was the weather yesterday but this morning I picked up 11 sats in my den and locked on 4. Woohoo!
Can confirm it. USA, NY. OTA update, Build #epad-9.4.2.15-20120221
anthonyalberto said:
If anyone can find me the zip file of this firmware ...
Need it since I can't OTA because it reboots before finishing the "First configuration" steps
Thank you
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yea. a zip would be sweet. Ive already unlocked so theres no way for me to get it OTA!
either someone sends the zip or i've gotta wait for the virtuoues rom to update to .15!
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BTrack said:
Installed without issue. Lost root restored with OTA RootKeeper.
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Use vipermod 4.1 to gain root back
Just got it here down under =)
Edit: The entire process took just under 5 mins. Lost root, restored using root keeper. All good
Originally Posted by anthonyalberto
If anyone can find me the zip file of this firmware ...
Need it since I can't OTA because it reboots before finishing the "First configuration" steps
Thank you
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yea. a zip would be sweet. Ive already unlocked so theres no way for me to get it OTA!
either someone sends the zip or i've gotta wait for the virtuoues rom to update to .15!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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Are you sure you would want to apply an ota anyway since you've unlocked?
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azriaziz said:
yea. a zip would be sweet. Ive already unlocked so theres no way for me to get it OTA!
either someone sends the zip or i've gotta wait for the virtuoues rom to update to .15!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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Be careful! We had a few people brick their prime after trying to flash an official Asus rom/update after unlocking. Plenty of threads on it. I would just wait til virtuous rom updates. Check out the other threads on issue. You don't want to risk bricking your device.
Also in Canada..installing right now.
updated and root restored with rootkeeper
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I wonder I'd the people who running beta .15 build will even get this update. It looks like exact same build number. So if nothing else changed then we already on latest build. Can someone who received official OTA post a screenshot to see if anything has changed? Or if someone was running the beta build post if you still received the new OTA.
Can someone post a list of the driver versions so we can see what changed? I think this is just a continuation of the random-reboot fixes, but I'd like to know if any of the wireless drivers were updated.
..so what do we do now?
Reset by clearing just data and apps, or using the "magic hole" and make a complete reset?
A link to this 15 fw would be nice when possible.
Great! just updated, looked like it is going smoother!
Just ran Quadrant benchmark to test if it goes a bit faster or slower
score is : 3834, is it me or has it gotten slower?
Got the .15 installing now in St Louis...
Only just found out this morning that, while my GPS works most of the time, and wireless works fantastically, BT doesn't see anything at all... maybe I'll get lucky and this will fix that.
ikdedinges said:
updated and root restored with rootkeeper
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My beta build looks exactly like this. So it was only beta since we tested it out I guess. Now that it got great feedback, they pushed the same thing out to everyone.
Thanks for posting screenshot.
azriaziz said:
yea. a zip would be sweet. Ive already unlocked so theres no way for me to get it OTA!
either someone sends the zip or i've gotta wait for the virtuoues rom to update to .15!
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Gosh unbelievable!!!!!!
Unlocked ? Your device is not an Asus device anymore!
You agreed this when unlocking your device! Didn't you read the agreement ?
You can't install any ASUS firmware update anymore: OTA, manually, or any other method you could imagine !
The only way is to have a system dump, or uncompress/extract the blob file, pick the modified files and include them in a ROM or make an update zip for unlocked devices I guess. I don't have skills for that perhaps someone will do that.
Here is my screenshot from beta .15 build I installed last night. Looks identical to screenshot of new OTA update.
So I got impatient and threw together a little ROM to test out the new "features" of 9.4.2.21
Basically this is just "jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip" repackaged with "9.4.2.21
" updates and motley kernel, have fun!
NOTE:
If you are coming from "jermaine151_9.4.2.15" you don't need to wipe, just flash right over the old one!
Zip file Split into two files: use 7zip to unzip
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip.001
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip.002
Or Just one file:
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip
I take no credit for anything, all I did was copy and paste!
Just what I wanted thanks bro
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Might need to do a full wipe though since its a new firmware.
But thanks for this brotha!
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ryun33 said:
So I got impatient and threw together a little ROM to test out the new "features" of 9.4.2.21
Basically this is just "jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip" repackaged with "9.4.2.21
" updates and motley kernel, have fun!
NOTE:
If you are coming from "jermaine151_9.4.2.15" you don't need to wipe, just flash right over the old one!
Zip file Split into two files:
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip.001
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip.002
Or Just one file:
AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip
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Anyone flash this yet? Confirmed working? Sorry, but, these things are so easy to brick compared to phones, so I was just curious.....
babymatteo said:
Might need to do a full wipe though since its a new firmware.
But thanks for this brotha!
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Maybe, we'll see this is what im running right now no issues yet. I will post if I run into any issues.
Can someone mirror this so we don't have to give an email address?
adampdx said:
Can someone mirror this so we don't have to give an email address?
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Or just use 7zip and unzip the 2 part zip file, copy the resulting zip file to your tfp device and flash
trying in just a few minutes. Thank you!!!!
Worked perfect!!!!! No wipes needed
just flash in CWM?
760hacker said:
just flash in CWM?
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Yessir
sent from my icylicious transformer prime using tapatalk
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27023946/AlmostStock_9.4.2.21.zip
get it while it lasts.
will this update me to the new firmware just by flashing it?
xxxdroidxxx said:
will this update me to the new firmware just by flashing it?
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Yes it is that simple!
thank you. just wanted to make sure
Flashed it, no wipe, working good!
I want to try this ROM but I'm running WSG and it's too good to leave. I know the TP had issues with restoring Nandroid backups in the past, but is it ok now if the BU was made with the newest CWM recovery? Can I nandroid and restore without issue so I can try this ROM? I'm very curious.
jaycustom said:
I want to try this ROM but I'm running WSG and it's too good to leave. I know the TP had issues with restoring Nandroid backups in the past, but is it ok now if the BU was made with the newest CWM recovery? Can I nandroid and restore without issue so I can try this ROM? I'm very curious.
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Nand Backups work for me
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Nand Backups work for me
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Thanks man. I've flashed 4 ROMS but never did a restore yet, not on the Prime at least.
I thought the new CWM fixed the issue, but never heard anyone actually claim it worked.
slightly pointless but im soo giddy!!!!! 4.0.4 for my nexus and now .21!?!?!?! i feel like getting a CWM or SU tattoo or SOMETHING, i will update this when i use .21 for a bit but THANKS again!.... also i have never restored a nand either, the best of both worlds i hope, feeling confident with a safety net and having no reason to use it
$5 DONATION TO YOUR PAYPAL IF YOU GET ME THIS ROM!
Does anyone have ATGAdmins stock rooted ROM? Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590754
While spring cleaning my Prime a few weeks ago, I deleted the zip. Later on, I accidentally deleted my nandroid backup also. ATGAdmin has closed up shop on XDA and I cannot find the ROM anywhere else.
It was the stock .21 ROM rooted with super user and busy box..that's it. No mods, either performance wise or visual wise. If anyone has it or can tell me where to get it, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
if you want to run stock .21 just install like .15 or something, root it, use OTA rootkeeper, then do an OTA update to .21...
Only works with OTA updates tho, so if you cant do those then unfortunately this wont work.
pileot said:
if you want to run stock .21 just install like .15 or something, root it, use OTA rootkeeper, then do an OTA update to .21...
Only works with OTA updates tho, so if you cant do those then unfortunately this wont work.
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Yea, forgot to mention I'm rooted and unlocked, so no OTA updates for me. I know most people that tried the ROM still have the zip, it's just a matter of them finding this post and sharing.
jaycustom said:
Yea, forgot to mention I'm rooted and unlocked, so no OTA updates for me. I know most people that tried the ROM still have the zip, it's just a matter of them finding this post and sharing.
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Isn't this pretty much what you're looking for? Stock with root and BusyBox?
omac_ranger said:
Isn't this pretty much what you're looking for? Stock with root and BusyBox?
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Almost. From the Virtous thread: This is a pretty much stock build of Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich with tweaks and optimization's by the Virtuous Team.
That's what I didn't want. Because there are tweaks and optimizations, etc, some games don't work. Also, for some weird reason, a lot of people are claiming that the Prime is suddenly randomly rebooting recently. Someone said maybe a framework expired or something....idk.
what games dont work for ya?
Someones gotta have this ROM...
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Someones gotta have this ROM...
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There's a floating copy of original ATGAdmin's Primalicious 9.4.2.21 Final
but not sure if you're asking that particular version ...it's h e r e
If someone has it and wants to send it, and needs a host send me a PM and I can let you guys use my FTP site or host and post it if its public or with permission.
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Vanto said:
There's a floating copy of original ATGAdmin's Primalicious 9.4.2.21 Final
but not sure if you're asking that particular version ...it's h e r e
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Thanks man...that's not what I wanted, but I'm going to DL it anyway before it's gone. It's a shame he left. Jermaine151 left XDA and went to Rootzwiki, but ATGAdmin completely DISAPPEARED. Even his website is gone.
CharliesTheMan said:
If someone has it and wants to send it, and needs a host send me a PM and I can let you guys use my FTP site or host and post it if its public or with permission.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda premium
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Hey thanks a lot man. Hopefully someone has it. The way that I accidentally deleted my backup was because the backups are named by date, and I'm not sure if you can change the names, so I write the date of the backup down along with what ROM it is. Well I got mixed up somewhere (like 8 backups) and marked the stock ROM as something else, and later deleted it...thinking I was deleting an old AOKP. I'm afraid hardly anyone has it because it was just a plain stock ROM, just rooted with busybox and SU. So it wasn't very popular. I found another stock ROM I'm using now but it's the WW firmware and it bothers me. And the trackpad doesn't work. So thanks for the offer.
I'M STILL LOOKING FOR ATGADMINS STOCK ROM....EVERYONE! LINK IN FIRST POST!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
This is probably gonna be the closest thing you'll find! ^^^^^
Hi,
I've finally been able to root my TF201 (unlocked) by the downgrading method but now I'm stuck on build v.15 and OTA says there is no update for me?
I tried to stop/clear CMclient and DM client, cold reboot..; but no way. I know that upgrading by adb will kill the rootkeeper.
Did I miss something? no OTA update for the last 24 hrs. On ASUS device tracker, my device is upgraded to .21 maybe the problem come from here.
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phigafr said:
Hi,
I've finally been able to root my TF201 (unlocked) by the downgrading method but now I'm stuck on build v.15 and OTA says there is no update for me?
I tried to stop/clear CMclient and DM client, cold reboot..; but no way. I know that upgrading by adb will kill the rootkeeper.
Did I miss something? no OTA update for the last 24 hrs. On ASUS device tracker, my device is upgraded to .21 maybe the problem come from here.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
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If you unlocked your tablet, you wont get any OTA updates.
this is what I found out. Not an issue, it's still possible to upgrade by adb but then root is lost . I need root... so...
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You've obviously researched the subject. Is there some reason why downloading the .21 update from Asus support pages and unzipping it 1 level to place the extracted zip file in the root of a micro SD card and rebooting won't update?
Hi,
It will update but the rooting will be lost. Even with Root keeper. (well, I did not try the SD card way)
If your unlocked you should not get official ota updates.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2
This is what I understand. Will root be lost even if I update by the zip on /sdcard?
I may give a try to CM9...
If you are unlocked you will not loose root when you flash a zip (CM9) through recovery to a new ROM.
stock at 9.2.1.15
hi everyone, just wanna share this and ask something too...
so i thought that i could upgrade from .15 to .21 after unlocking my device, but found out that it was impossible. correct me please if i'm wrong...
i had no choice but to just leave it like that (.15) then install AOKP..
Are there any downside of being stock in .15? or is it still possible to do OTA update in a very safe possible way in the future?
Thanks....
If you downgraded to .15 make sure that you put the right blob on your prime so that you will be able to get the ota back to .21. If you use the wrong blob file than you will not get the ota.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
skarfreak said:
hi everyone, just wanna share this and ask something too...
so i thought that i could upgrade from .15 to .21 after unlocking my device, but found out that it was impossible. correct me please if i'm wrong...
i had no choice but to just leave it like that (.15) then install AOKP..
Are there any downside of being stock in .15? or is it still possible to do OTA update in a very safe possible way in the future?
Thanks....
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skarfreak: you can upgrade manually to .21 but root will be lost.
I'm back to stock .15 rooted. I tried CM9 but so far not totally stable (crash of desktop?, drop wifi in standby...., no isp mode, not mouting sd card or usb stick etc..) . Hoping some progress both from CM9 and root for stock.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Or you could use AndroWook's stock rooted ROM to upgrade... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 (post 2)
Thank you very much for your link! Looks awesome.
Can you please confirm the ASUS application are included such as quick-settings menu, app locker, IPS+ mode etc?
I'll have a look to it.
Meanwhile I've been able to root my stock .21 by this method for TF300:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704209
phigafr said:
skarfreak: you can upgrade manually to .21 but root will be lost.
I'm back to stock .15 rooted. I tried CM9 but so far not totally stable (crash of desktop?, drop wifi in standby...., no isp mode, not mouting sd card or usb stick etc..) . Hoping some progress both from CM9 and root for stock.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
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havent you tried AOKP? i think i'll stick to AOKP atm, improves my tab a lot, can play GAMELOT games now.. quick boot.., but i think theres a little wifi issue.. anyway, there will be greater tweaks in the near future..
To emphasise - if you unlocked (as in bootloader unlocked) then you must never attempt to install the official ASUS firmware (either by OTA or other means). If you try, you will brick your prime.
Once unlocked, updates need to be by community ROMs only.
Please be specific about the distinction between rooted and unlocked, and be careful when giving advice that might brick someone's device unless you are sure you understand the advice you are giving.
craigacgomez said:
Or you could use AndroWook's stock rooted ROM to upgrade... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 (post 2)
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thanks so much, because of you, i found this. one of the most flawless rom i could say.. i just flash the 2nd to the latest version, coz the latest version just pop up after like 24 hours.. hehehe... so i guess i'll update again next week. not able to sleep well last night coz of this. hehe....i enjoyed the fluidity... i see a very bright and promising tweaks on this ROM... kudos...
Hi guys. I have been searching around for a few days on how to unlock my bootloader. the asus site has a tool for ics, and i am on jb already. I just cant stand the stock rom, and really wanna try custom stuff, as my phone is on cm10.1 and my old one was on cm10. Called asus to ask if there is something im missing and the tech guy said dont unlock, cause it voids warranty..duhh...lolz...anyway, would really appreciate if someone could enlighten me on how to unlock and root as im already on stock 4.1.1, and my prime is still a virgin.....thanks
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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ASAPSEVEN said:
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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Hi Sir....Thank you soo much...cant express how gratefull i am...after a few days getting no where, i have now unlocked, rooted, and installed recovery as well as a custom rom.....
Craving root!!
ASAPSEVEN said:
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
I want to root my tablet (tf201), but i don't have an SD card. Does this require an SD? If so, I need help rooting without an SD card. (I don't have a micro-SD either)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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DERKvt said:
ASAPSEVEN said:
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
I want to root my tablet (tf201), but i don't have an SD card. Does this require an SD? If so, I need help rooting without an SD card. (I don't have a micro-SD either)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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no you dont need a sd card. you can just use your internal storage.
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I just recieved an email from asus, they said to try their unlocker again......
Now to make a flash backup.
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Tf201 jb
Samsung s captivate i896 rooted here 2 years ago.
! Finally remade my account lols !
Good news, i have the newest jb update, and just unlocked it for the first time from asus website.
It is the same one previously linked by several posts, it just works now.
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mrknify said:
Good news, i have the newest jb update, and just unlocked it for the first time from asus website.
It is the same one previously linked by several posts, it just works now.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
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Did you tried to unlock it ? I tried many time nothing..
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MAC addresses must "fit" to the tablet
eclicorp said:
Did you tried to unlock it ? I tried many time nothing..
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Did you RMA your TF201 before? I did because of WLAN-problems. They changed the WLAN-board so that the MAC-address of this board didn't fit to the rest of the device anymore (ASUS.TW-hq-support told me so). Because of this tablet-ID/MAC-address-mismatch the unlock wouldn't succeed. I always received the well known "network error bla-bla" message using the ASUS-unlock-tool. MAYBE unlocking could work as soon as you are able to change/spoof the MAC-address of the WLAN-board.
I had to RMA it back again to let them change the MAC-address so that I was able to unlock the tablet without any problems. But pay attention - I've heard that sometimes ASUS wants some cash for doing this job (~ 100 Euro + transportation). I was "lucky" because the WLAN-port again was broken and I pleased ASUS to also change the MAC so that it fits to the rest of the board.
Good luck & regards,
Roy
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ASAPSEVEN said:
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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How do you tell if you are on jb bootloader? I was on stock ICS then received official ota upgrade to jb. Does this mean I have jb bootloader? I would. Like to root and install Androwook rom
sunrainsky said:
How do you tell if you are on jb bootloader? I was on stock ICS then received official ota upgrade to jb. Does this mean I have jb bootloader? I would. Like to root and install Androwook rom
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I have the same question.
I want to install the TWRP 2.5 and i read that if you load the wrong bootloader version of twrp you could permabrick the tf201....
Haw can i determine my bootloader version?
By now I'm on cm10 nightly rom...
I already found the answer after much searching and am already rooted and on a custom rom.
If the Nvdia logo at bootup is at the bottom right of the screen, you are on Jelly bean bootloader. Else, if it is below the Asus logo, it is ICS.
Hope this helps.
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sunrainsky said:
I already found the answer after much searching and am already rooted and on a custom rom.
If the Nvdia logo at bootup is at the bottom right of the screen, you are on Jelly bean bootloader. Else, if it is below the Asus logo, it is ICS.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you very much.
So I have the ICS bootloader... How can I upgrade to JB?
markisha1979 said:
Thank you very much.
So I have the ICS bootloader... How can I upgrade to JB?
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If you have the ICS bootloader still then do the nvflash process first. It can only be done while on ICS and will make you brick proof.
Once you upgrade you can never do it again.
flumpster said:
If you have the ICS bootloader still then do the nvflash process first. It can only be done while on ICS and will make you brick proof.
Once you upgrade you can never do it again.
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I find this guide to perform the nvflash process
http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/
after this procedure can I upgrade to JB???
need unlock
ASAPSEVEN said:
I used this method my prime was on software 10.4.2.17 and it worked fine for me. The ICS unlock tool worked fine and I was on jelly bean bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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Hey guys, I rooted without unlocking using motochopper on my prime on 4.2.1 is there anyway I can temporarily unroot, unlock 4.2.1, and reroot. I basically wanna know how to unlock 4.2.1 bootloader. -Thanks in advance
I think you can you can unroot and follow the procedure to unlock and root
Seniors members pls correct me, if I'm wrong
However i have a question, how come your prime is on android 4.2.1, are you running any custom rom
unlock after root
ASAPSEVEN said:
DERKvt said:
no you dont need a sd card. you can just use your internal storage.
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I rooted my tablet on 4.2.1 using motochopper. Then I used titanium backup and I guess it automatically downgraded my tablet to 4.1.1 How can I unlock even though my tablet is already rooted?
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andrioda said:
I think you can you can unroot and follow the procedure to unlock and root
Seniors members pls correct me, if I'm wrong
However i have a question, how come your prime is on android 4.2.1, are you running any custom rom
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turns out I was running 4.1.1 the whole time. I must have been hallucinating or something or maybe there was a glitch because my dmclient keeps crashing. How do I unroot, though?
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How to change Mac Address
roygaard said:
Did you RMA your TF201 before? I did because of WLAN-problems. They changed the WLAN-board so that the MAC-address of this board didn't fit to the rest of the device anymore (ASUS.TW-hq-support told me so). Because of this tablet-ID/MAC-address-mismatch the unlock wouldn't succeed. I always received the well known "network error bla-bla" message using the ASUS-unlock-tool. MAYBE unlocking could work as soon as you are able to change/spoof the MAC-address of the WLAN-board.
I had to RMA it back again to let them change the MAC-address so that I was able to unlock the tablet without any problems. But pay attention - I've heard that sometimes ASUS wants some cash for doing this job (~ 100 Euro + transportation). I was "lucky" because the WLAN-port again was broken and I pleased ASUS to also change the MAC so that it fits to the rest of the board.
Good luck & regards,
Roy
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I had the same problemas you. I RMA'ed my tablet for something and when it came back the unlock tool would not work not matter what. It gave me that same error: "unknow error occurs which may be a network issue. please wait and try again later."
I couldn't figure out why it was not working except that some poeple who RMA'ed could not get it work. Your explanation makes sense. Now I need to find a solution. Do you have any idea it is possible to change the MAC address without sending it back in? My warranty has run out anyway. I did acheive root with the new motochopper method. But this will not allow me to get TWRP or other custom recovery (meaning I cannot change the rom - which is what I really want to do) until I have unlocked the bootloader.
I hate how slow this device is with stock rom. I know it is capable of so much more. Anyway, If you have any ideas how to get this Mac Address and ID to match with root but locked bootloader I would love to hear.
re: ICS to JB
markisha1979 said:
I find this guide to perform the nvflash process
after this procedure can I upgrade to JB???
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Hi.. did u ever figure how to upgrade the bootloader from unlocked/root ICS to JB boot loader?