Installing recoveries and custom ROMs on rooted and unlocked Prime? - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Received my Prime today and so far I love it. I couldn't help rooting it and unlocking it, so where do I go from now?
How do I go about installing say Clockworkmod, and do I need it to install custom ROMs? I've read about Androidroot's bootloader, but I don't wanna install it. Seems a bit too dangerous for me to even attempt, especially on a device that's only a few hours old (like 10h).
EDIT: Think I'll go with TeamEOS 3 Jellybean builds.

hi there,
for me the main reason to root and unlock my prime was to run linux on it, using it as allday work machine.
first step was to use a chroot environment under android, second was to try the port of lilstevie.
i think you only need the changed bootloader for that kind of things, otherwise only unlock the device using the
asus tool, and afterwards root it (installing the su apk) by any method around.
for custom roms, you don't have to use one, but they sometimes have cool additional features
hope that gives you a little expression.

Theshawty said:
Received my Prime today and so far I love it. I couldn't help rooting it and unlocking it, so where do I go from now?
How do I go about installing say Clockworkmod, and do I need it to install custom ROMs? I've read about Androidroot's bootloader, but I don't wanna install it. Seems a bit too dangerous for me to even attempt, especially on a device that's only a few hours old (like 10h).
EDIT: Think I'll go with TeamEOS 3 Jellybean builds.
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Try androwook too mate.... not yet in jelly bean though but it's really worth a try...
Edit: and for your recovery i recommend TWRP..
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Being too used with Jellybean on the GNex, I chose to install teameos Jellybean build and the 30th nightly is just like I want JB so I might not install other nightlies until there are some major changes.
Also, I have twrp.
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ROM's and rooting for the Prime

Hi all,
I currently own a HTC Wildfire and have squeezed everything out of it by rooting/roms/root apps etc. So I know the benefits of rooting and used it on my HTC mainly to speed it up (it only has a 528mhz cpu, no gpu so things stock are pretty slow ) and remove the HTC crap apps. Now, as the Prime is already so fast and can handle almost anything, I wonder if there is any benefit of installing a custom ROM on it. I'm surely going to root it when I get it (to OC and f.e. Titanium Backup), but why a custom ROM when ASUS updates the Prime often enough? And one other thing, what is the size of the dev community concerning the prime. The wildfire had a really large community with lots of Rom's, but I obviously don't know about this Transformer.
Thanks in advance
Why? Simply to make a fast prime even Faster.
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Jonphinguyen7 said:
Why? Simply to make a fast prime even Faster.
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I was already planning to do so But what about the ROM's. Do they actually add any extra functionality that is not present in the stock rom?
tobitronics said:
I was already planning to do so But what about the ROM's. Do they actually add any extra functionality that is not present in the stock rom?
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yes they do. just head over to developement section and look at the features list for each rom. there is also another feature packed rom, AOKP, but its not hosted on this site anymore. its on another forum. just Google for it and you should be able to find it. We also have custom kernels that adds alot of kernel optimization like memory tweaks, 1.8Ghz overclock, and other things. Motley & Shaky have custom kernels in prime developement section. just head over there and check out those feature lists also. Tons of improvements made over stock kernel.
There are also some Cornerstone ROMs available, which give you a completely new experience and definitely extend the Android tablet experience.
Root ver.21 with unlocked Bootloader
Hello,
i'm a new tf201 user and was be able to make CWM 5.8.2.0 after unlocked the Bootloader without to root the transformer Prime. Now, i don't know how to root it, because the update is up to day ver.21.
I read always to downgrade to Version 15 or 17, and then root and upgrade to version 21, but on a tf201 with locked Bootloader. What can i do with an unlocked Bootloader?
Andres73garcia said:
Hello,
i'm a new tf201 user and was be able to make CWM 5.8.2.0 after unlocked the Bootloader without to root the transformer Prime. Now, i don't know how to root it, because the update is up to day ver.21.
I read always to downgrade to Version 15 or 17, and then root and upgrade to version 21, but on a tf201 with locked Bootloader. What can i do with an unlocked Bootloader?
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if you already unlocked, you don't even need to use conventional methods of rooting. Just flash anyone of the custom roms available as all of them have root built into them. If you want a stock rom just rooted, there's a custom one for that also that all you have to do is flash it. Whatever you do, don't try to flash Asus official roms from their website. Only flash custom roms from here or another site.
So now that you're unlocked , you have a choice of flashing a rooted, plain stock rom. no changes other than root. Or you can flash any one of the custom roms here. which all have root built into them. just make sure to read up on all of them and how to properly install.
edit: i just noticed you said you have CWM and unlocked. You only can flash CWM if you're already rooted and unlocked. Installing CWM app is does not mean you flashed CWM recovery. You have to do that within the app. then you power down and boot into recovery to make sure it worked. unlocking the prime wont make you lose root. Install an app called "root checker" from the marketplace. Its free and will let you know if you're still rooted or not.
demandarin said:
if you already unlocked, you don't even need to use conventional methods of rooting. Just flash anyone of the custom roms available as all of them have root built into them. If you want a stock rom just rooted, there's a custom one for that also that all you have to do is flash it. Whatever you do, don't try to flash Asus official roms from their website. Only flash custom roms from here or another site.
So now that you're unlocked , you have a choice of flashing a rooted, plain stock rom. no changes other than root. Or you can flash any one of the custom roms here. which all have root built into them. just make sure to read up on all of them and how to properly install.
edit: i just noticed you said you have CWM and unlocked. You only can flash CWM if you're already rooted and unlocked. Installing CWM app is does not mean you flashed CWM recovery. You have to do that within the app. then you power down and boot into recovery to make sure it worked. unlocking the prime wont make you lose root. Install an app called "root checker" from the marketplace. Its free and will let you know if you're still rooted or not.
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Well, when i start the display shows "unlocked Bootloader" and if i press volume down and power, i get the CWM 5.8.2.0. Then i can navigate to choose zip and i see the sd-card. But on the root checker, i get the message "no Rooted". Well, first of all, thanks for your kindness.
This afternoon I download the ROM you mention, and proof that he takes it. We comment on the result.
Andres73garcia said:
Well, when i start the display shows "unlocked Bootloader" and if i press volume down and power, i get the CWM 5.8.2.0. Then i can navigate to choose zip and i see the sd-card. But on the root checker, i get the message "no Rooted". Well, first of all, thanks for your kindness.
This afternoon I download the ROM you mention, and proof that he takes it. We comment on the result.
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Thank you, run to the first. Now i tested the new Rom and tell you more . Thanks, thanks, thanks........
I've looked around the dev section and I wonder what the benefits are of unlocking your tab with the Asus unlock tool. Do you really need it to flash cwm and/or a custom rom?
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Andres73garcia said:
Thank you, run to the first. Now i tested the new Rom and tell you more . Thanks, thanks, thanks........
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you welcome
tobitronics said:
I've looked around the dev section and I wonder what the benefits are of unlocking your tab with the Asus unlock tool. Do you really need it to flash cwm and/or a custom rom?
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no one really needs to do it. Its a choice whether you want to or not. its already been well explained as to why people do so.
So in short, if you want to try custom roms/kernels that run better than stock rom and have features & optimization not found on stock, then you need to root, then unlock, then install CWM , then flash recovery from within that app, then flash rom/kernel of your choice.
Some roms change up the look and feel of the tablet, for the better of course. some add functionality benefits you will never see on a stock rom.
demandarin said:
you welcome
no one really needs to do it. Its a choice whether you want to or not. its already been well explained as to why people do so.
So in short, if you want to try custom roms/kernels that run better than stock rom and have features & optimization not found on stock, then you need to root, then unlock, then install CWM , then flash recovery from within that app, then flash rom/kernel of your choice.
Some roms change up the look and feel of the tablet, for the better of course. some add functionality benefits you will never see on a stock rom.
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So if I understand it correctly you only can install a custom rom when you have unlocked the bootloader, right?
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resell value?
need advice!
do you guys think that unlocking the prime will reduce its resell value?
I've always unlocked devices but I've always reverted them to their original state before selling them. it seems once unlocked, OTA's won't be possible anymore. Do you think instaling a stock-like rom will do the job?
I haven't seen anyone mention this fact about unlocking and I thought this thread is the appropriate one.
Thanks for your input everyone!
Resale only matters in terms of value if there's an active warranty on the device or not. If there isn't, then it's probably going to INCREASE the resale value if you move off the stock ROM and onto a "Stock like" (Primalicious, Virtuous Prime, etc), along with a proper recovery setup, on account of the fact that once set up in such a manner, it requires gold standard stupidity to brick the device.
That said, if it -does- still have a working warranty and you've not unlocked the bootloader, it's generally considered good for the value of the prime to not fiddle with it (stock primes are getting RMA'd with increasing frequency, word around the campfire is that the .21 update has caused a lot more hassle than it ever fixed).
I'm somewhat wondering if ASUS may end up recalling the original primes and replacing them / refurbishing them up to C4 spec on the house, regardless of bootloader status, as the mess with WiFi and Bluetooth seems a bit too widespread.

Asus Update

Hi guys,
im gonna cut to the chase. some time ago my tf201 was having problems and i went to asus site n downloaded and installed everything that had to do with the tf201. turns out that included the unlocker tool which as i understand voids warranty and prevents update? is there some way to remove this? and if not, is there anyway to install jellybean into my tf201 (currently ICS) i really want to install jellybean so any help is much much appreciated.
on another thread i posted someone mentioned something about downloading a rom from the dev forum? kinda have no idea what to do. hope someone can shed some light on this
Unintentionally unlocked? I would say it is blessing in disguised
Try custom ROMs like Androwook and Energy.
I am using Androwook. I am very very happy with the performance. The tablet feels definitely faster and smoother than stock. Heard that Energy is good tho I have not tried it yet.
Thumbs up for Androwook Hairy Bean!
Everything you need on the page to update to jb bootloader and rom. And a very helpful community.
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where to i get that? how do i install it?? is tthere a STEP BY STEP guide? im afraid of messing up further. and isit jelly bean?? theres an app i wanna install but its onnly for jellybean
To: tuckermission. thanks for the reply on my other thread. thanks for the link but how do u get stuff like custom recovery??? im a complete noob. would appreciate any help
i see stuff like nvflash, custom recovery, unlocked bootloaded, jb bootloader. and its making me woozy
am i supposed to root first?
FYI:
Android version --> 4.0.4
Kernel Version --> 2.6.39.4-00003-g12de84f
[email protected] #1
Build Number--> IML74K.TW_epad-9.4.2.21-20120323
Pad EC version--> TF201-PAD-0215
So when have you unlocked your tablet or not? I'll help guide you through this process.
its been unlocked for quite some time now... sorry but i cant rmb the exact date
Alright so if you want Jelly Bean all you need to do is get the Jelly Bean boot loader. The easiest way to do this is to flash a rom that has this included in it. Do you have TWRP installed?
sorry was refreshing like an idiot n didnt realise it went on to 2nd page...
put it this way. i havent done anything other then unlock it
some people have been asking me to get hairybean from andro wook? isit the same?
I followed McJesus15's writeup (thanks btw) to install the twrp recovery. I used the Option 2 (Easy Option) to install the recovery and it was VERY easy and I had no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998359
I then went to the below page, read through it and flashed Androwook 1.51 to my Prime. It's never run so good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
I was always on the fence about doing this because I didn't want to screw anything up, nor void my warranty. I am glad I waited because I recently had an issue with my rear camera and had my Prime replaced under warranty. Now that I have a good working Prime and it's almost out of warranty, I said what the heck and upgraded. I also bought a dock and have finally put the 'Transformer' part of Prime to some good use. I LOVE this thing now.
turbodroid said:
I followed McJesus15's writeup (thanks btw) to install the twrp recovery. I used the Option 2 (Easy Option) to install the recovery and it was VERY easy and I had no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998359
I then went to the below page, read through it and flashed Androwook 1.51 to my Prime. It's never run so good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
I was always on the fence about doing this because I didn't want to screw anything up, nor void my warranty. I am glad I waited because I recently had an issue with my rear camera and had my Prime replaced under warranty. Now that I have a good working Prime and it's almost out of warranty, I said what the heck and upgraded. I also bought a dock and have finally put the 'Transformer' part of Prime to some good use. I LOVE this thing now.
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do i need to install anything b4 doing the above 2 steps?
oh im still on ICS not jellybean yet
ChrisChan92 said:
do i need to install anything b4 doing the above 2 steps?
oh im still on ICS not jellybean yet
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Man, sorry I missed that. If I understand right, look into nvflash. I read with that, you can essentially never brick your prime and if you are still on ICS you can install nvflash. Once you get JB installed, you can flash to Androwook or other custom rom. I am not an expert so please research and good luck.
okay thanks
kay i gtg sleep have work tml. ill check back after work.
sorry for being a total noob and i appreciate all the help. anyway it sounds like nvflash is really important? and what are custom recoverys and how to get that onto my TF201 ICS? hope someone can help me.. thanks in advance!
helps plsss
shoild i install cwm??

is there any possibilities to root an unrooted tf201 with jb 4.1.1?

hello everybody,
I am new here though I've been wandering here for a while looking for advices. Do I need to introduce myself?
I finally decided to ask directly in a new topic hoping that this was not already asked (I looked a lot but nothing directly answered my question).
well as a student, I would like to use my university proxy wich uses a .pac file and the only app that allowed me to use .pac files needs root. Furthermore I'd really appretiate to have a ubuntu flash on my TF201 and this again seems to need root. I once tried to root my TF but it was like the first version of ICS. Since then it seems that I've completely lost root so I was wondering if it was possible to root JB even tough in the end my ICS was not rooted. I also wanted to try a downgrade so that I could root my ICS and then update and finally reroot my JB. But I didn't manage to find a way to downgrade a TF201.
If it has already been asked then my apologies but I really looked around maybe I should have looked more.
thank you very much
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BenjP said:
hello everybody,
I am new here though I've been wandering here for a while looking for advices. Do I need to introduce myself?
I finally decided to ask directly in a new topic hoping that this was not already asked (I looked a lot but nothing directly answered my question).
well as a student, I would like to use my university proxy wich uses a .pac file and the only app that allowed me to use .pac files needs root. Furthermore I'd really appretiate to have a ubuntu flash on my TF201 and this again seems to need root. I once tried to root my TF but it was like the first version of ICS. Since then it seems that I've completely lost root so I was wondering if it was possible to root JB even tough in the end my ICS was not rooted. I also wanted to try a downgrade so that I could root my ICS and then update and finally reroot my JB. But I didn't manage to find a way to downgrade a TF201.
If it has already been asked then my apologies but I really looked around maybe I should have looked more.
thank you very much
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You can only root Jellybean if you are unlocked and have a recovery installed like TWRP but if you do that you might as well install a custom rom with root built in.
You cannot downgrade to ICS unless you did the nvflash process while on ICS and kept the files created during the process.
thanks for the answer, I will look for a custom rom though I didn't know I could flash a room with built-in root, that's good news if ever I manage to unlock my prime.
thanks again.
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This is not quite true there is an alternative...
Android and Linux, having a similar heritage, makes it possible for us to get root access over the Android phone if you are running with root privileges within Linux.
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Don't know how to get this to work, but i am working on it
If I knew a bit about unix programation I would gladly try to find a way to get root access by myself but that's not the case I'm just learning about HTML and java so I'm a long way from this knowledge. Anyway if anyone find something about this I'll take it. I looked for unlocking my bootloader but it seems quite dangerous (risk of bricking my device) since I don't have a way to backup.
anyway thanks for your answer
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BenjP said:
If I knew a bit about unix programation I would gladly try to find a way to get root access by myself but that's not the case I'm just learning about HTML and java so I'm a long way from this knowledge. Anyway if anyone find something about this I'll take it. I looked for unlocking my bootloader but it seems quite dangerous (risk of bricking my device) since I don't have a way to backup.
anyway thanks for your answer
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I have no idea what he is quoting above but without unlocking you cannot root jellybean if you have Linux or not.
BenjP said:
If I knew a bit about unix programation I would gladly try to find a way to get root access by myself but that's not the case I'm just learning about HTML and java so I'm a long way from this knowledge. Anyway if anyone find something about this I'll take it. I looked for unlocking my bootloader but it seems quite dangerous (risk of bricking my device) since I don't have a way to backup.
anyway thanks for your answer
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I cant remember reading about anybody bricking while unlocking. As far as I know the primary way to brick a prime is to install the wrong recovery for your bootloader. If you are on jellybean via an asus ota update you cant use CWM as your recovery and you can not install the TWRP that is meant for ICS. So unless you pay no attention its pretty hard to brick your prime.
So if neither TWRP nor CWM work as a recovery for my bootloader (I got an OTA jb update) can I still unlock my bootloader? Are these 2 things part of a same thing or are they different? (if the recovry tool doesn't come with the unlocking tool, is it necessary or just highly recomanded?) In fact if somone could explain me a bit more about that recovery tool maybe I would come to understand what I am sayingˆˆ.
Thank you very much!
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BenjP said:
So if neither TWRP nor CWM work as a recovery for my bootloader (I got an OTA jb update) can I still unlock my bootloader? Are these 2 things part of a same thing or are they different? (if the recovry tool doesn't come with the unlocking tool, is it necessary or just highly recomanded?) In fact if somone could explain me a bit more about that recovery tool maybe I would come to understand what I am sayingˆˆ.
Thank you very much!
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What you can use after you unlock via the Asus unlock tool is twrp for jellybean. Once you have that you can install any ROM built for the jellybean bootloader
BenjP said:
So if neither TWRP nor CWM work as a recovery for my bootloader (I got an OTA jb update) can I still unlock my bootloader?
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You misunderstood what whycali told you. Only the version of TWRP for ICS cannot be used if you are on JB Bootloader. TWRP version for JB is the way to go - the only way to go for you :good:.
In the end, I read that the unlock tool from asus normaly used for the ICS version could also work for JB is it true? And, if I unlock my tablet and install a recovery, then I will not be able to get an OTA update anymore, I will need to flash the next updates if I want them aint it? But then, are there any Roms stable enough worth unlocking my tablet? (If only I did root my device before... but in the same time it allowed me to know more about all this stuff).
I hope i don't bother you to much with this.
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BenjP said:
In the end, I read that the unlock tool from asus normaly used for the ICS version could also work for JB is it true? And, if I unlock my tablet and install a recovery, then I will not be able to get an OTA update anymore, I will need to flash the next updates if I want them aint it? But then, are there any Roms stable enough worth unlocking my tablet? (If only I did root my device before... but in the same time it allowed me to know more about all this stuff).
I hope i don't bother you to much with this.
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yes the unlock tool works on JB primes. stock ota roms from asus are not stable enough to be worth not unlocking your tablet. both the energy rom and the wookie rom are miles above anything asus will be sending out ota or otherwise. When there are updates the makers of custom roms rapidly incorporate them into the custom rom.
unlock tool doesn`t work + slow sd readings in quadrant
wtf...the unlock tool v6 gives me the message: unknown network error..bla blatry again later >:-/ i already wrote to asus, because iread they take tablets withthis error back(?) but thatsnot what i want...
i wanna root,unlock it and use a f***in CR!!!
i justbought the tfp second hand, andthe performance isnt even close to quadrant score(transformer prime isclose to4000)500 points missing.everything exept IO is as it shud be(3450) all tests score precisely the same , only IO is at 900 points i read from scores close to 6000 @1,7 ghz with custom roms...
is there a alternative 4 thea asus unlock tool? im searching for hours now...please help if u know what to do!
thx in advance

[Q] Unlocking & Rooting tf 201 on 10.4.2.18

Hello XDA members.
I am an iOS user who recently started using my Asus Transformer tf-201 which was gifted.
I know quite a bit on unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone but Android is very new to me.
Before i ask you guys for help, i have searched the forum quite a bit to understand the complexities of Unlocking and Rooting.So please go easy on me
My tf-201 is running build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.18-20121122
I want to root my device without bricking.So how do i do it?
The forum has a lot of bits and pieces of information so its really hard for me to step further
Can anybody assist me to root my ft-201?
Many people have said you need to Unlock but the unlock tool on Asus website is not for the firmware i am using.
If in case i can unlock,post that how should i go about?
Which firmware should i install?
If incase Asus releases new firmware can i update it?
Unlocked
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
sathya said:
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
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since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
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since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
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Appreciate your kind help and thanks for replying.
Hairybean is a custom firmware which has altered the UI bits which i really dont want.
Does it has any performance improvements?
What about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
Can i follow that to root my TF201?
sathya said:
Appreciate your kind help and thanks for replying.
Hairybean is a custom firmware which has altered the UI bits which i really dont want.
Does it has any performance improvements?
What about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
Can i follow that to root my TF201?
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The alterations to the ui bits as you call them in androwook rom are options in the aroma installer. there are none that are mandatory. anyway I dont know what is in the urkle rom. the important part is the use of the clemsyn kernel. It by and large solves the IO issues that cause lags in the prime. The clemsyn kernel is only for stock based roms.
if you want it bare try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
I'm on STOCK 10.4.2.18
whycali said:
The alterations to the ui bits as you call them in androwook rom are options in the aroma installer. there are none that are mandatory. anyway I dont know what is in the urkle rom. the important part is the use of the clemsyn kernel. It by and large solves the IO issues that cause lags in the prime. The clemsyn kernel is only for stock based roms.
if you want it bare try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
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Because of the MAC-address-mismatch I was unable to unlock my TF201 using the ASUS unlock-tool. My prime was updated from 9.4.x by Wistron (ASUS-partner) up to STOCK 10.4.2.18 during a RMA without asking. Now ASUS accepted that their partner made a mistake by updating the prime to a (for me) unusable firmware. They told me to RMA the prime back to let them do the unlock for me (for free - thanks to the great ASUS-customer support).
Do you know which version of TWRP I can use as soon as I've installed the "HB-4.2.1-bootloader & recovery"?
The lowest version I ever can use from now on (f.e.) is the one inside the "Downgrade Hairybean 4.1.1 Bootloader & Recovery.zip"-package?
Would it be possible to install the nightly CyanogenMOD-10 onto my tablet? (I think they still are using CWM)
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CM10 and CM10.1 (unofficial) are using TWRP too...
CM10 uses ICS-TWRP so that I think I can't use CM10!
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The reason why I'm asking about installing CM10 is that I want to try some firmwares and (thanks to Wistron) I am a bit confused and don't want to brick my tablet.
Thanks in advance & regards,
Roy
How can I unlock the bootloader on 10.4.2.18??

Why so few KitKat ROMS ?

It's been quite somve months since the release of KitKat, and I had my prime ready for flash, but I am waiting for a KK rom.
but somehow there are like none available, or at least I missed them.
Why is that ?
I am currently beta testing a KK rom for our primes, please check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425390
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New KK rom that runs very well on our old primes, just make sure that your on the correct bootloader and Twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686235
flash the bootloader and twrp upgrade from the wookie thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2407248
then flash TWRP 2.7.0.0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8oNvBWMhG-bWWtac3dKSzdJQUU/edit?usp=sharing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686228
Then flash KK rom
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Thx for I have a PRIME (TF-201)
Just curious, Does this Rom have GPS support?
CrazyKoala said:
It's been quite somve months since the release of KitKat, and I had my prime ready for flash, but I am waiting for a KK rom.
but somehow there are like none available, or at least I missed them.
Why is that ?
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Here are some KitKat ROMs for the TF-201 that you can find under the Eee Pad Transformer Prime Android Development section:
ParanoidAndroid 4.1 BETA 3/6/2014
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169575
Cyanogenmod 11.0 Unofficial [KOT49H][06/03/14]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589554
I have been using the ParanoidAndroid 4.1 BETA on my TF-201 with good results so far.
Crombi-KK booted just fine
boldnuts said:
New KK rom that runs very well on our old primes, just make sure that your on the correct bootloader and Twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686235
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Thanks for the info. I succesfully installed this rom. If it's beta, it's quite polished
Do You know if there is a chance for the separate thread in development section, when this goes stable?
For now, these are unoficial test builds, it's named for TF300T but works on Prime.
Do all 300 roms work with the 201 then? I've only been watching the TF201 thread, as has been said, little to no kitkat mentions.
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Do all 300 roms work with the 201 then? I've only been watching the TF201 thread, as has been said, little to no kitkat mentions.
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As far as I know - no. Roms should be prepared for the current devices.
However, this situation is diffrent - we have a beta-tester, who pointed what is working and I was lucky to boot succesfully.
I am no dev, but installing any rom from diffrent device without proper porting should end up in bootloop or softbrick.
Mate, don't try it without nvflash backup!
Scary!!
The CROMBI KK ROM has been built for our primes as well as the TF300, even though its in the TF300 dev forum, just make sure you follow the above instructions correctly to get on the right boot loader and twrp recover first
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I made a thread for flashing CM11 from the TF300T and it should be adaptable for any of the TF300T roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695329
Hope that it helps.
boldnuts said:
The CROMBI KK ROM has been built for our primes as well as the TF300, even though its in the TF300 dev forum, just make sure you follow the above instructions correctly to get on the right boot loader and twrp recover first
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Thx u very much for ur help & info, but excuse me, im i doubt, which rom i can intstall in my TF201, the cromi 5.4 or the crombi?, thank you very much for your help..
you can install both roms on the tf201
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you can install both roms on the tf201
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Thank you,
This will give us a new chance for our primes.
I have flashed SlimKat from the TF300 thread on my Prime. To be completely honest, my Prime has never run as smoothly as it does now with this ROM. I have had zero issues since flashing it. I suppose I may have just been lucky to not run into any issues...
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Any f2fs recovery for kitkat
In addition to the available kitkat ROMs for the tf201, does anyone know if there are any recoveries that can be used to format the partitions to f2fs as that seems to be hot right now?
Then we would also need to know what ROMs can operate with f2fs.
CM11 & Slimkat
I tried both 4.4.2 Crombix and Slimkat from TF300T. Remember that this is still work in progress, so take it easy.
The CM11 based one is very good for a daily driver, two developers cooperate closely and there even is a choice for diffrent kernels.
I think Slimkat deserves Your attention because of the smoothness. You get a chance to instal something diffrent, for long time unavailable for our devices. It provides some new user experience, so worth taking it on board. Also good contact with the dev, worth a try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657847 :good:
Crombi has power profiles and dock battery indicator, which Slimkat hasn't atm.
cbasse said:
I have flashed SlimKat from the TF300 thread on my Prime. To be completely honest, my Prime has never run as smoothly as it does now with this ROM. I have had zero issues since flashing it. I suppose I may have just been lucky to not run into any issues...
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Did you have to do anything special to get it flashed? I just went through all the steps of getting a NVFlash backup so my bootloader says 10.4.2.15-20120917 A03. I was on stock 4.1.1 rooted for ages and this thing has been collecting dust but I figured I would get it usable for my daughter to use on trips. I followed the instructions on androidroot.mobi to get all my backups and then I installed TWRP v2.7.0.0-Voyagery2k_v.1.2 and when I try to install SlimKat I get a error of getprop = TF300T so I'm not sure if I have to edit something to get it to flash or what. I also see all the "i bricked my device" threads so I want to proceed with caution. I'm just looking for a fast kit kat ROM since this thing on 4.1.1 was super slow with the amount of data I had on it.
I'm just hoping for a: flash this bootloader (link) flash this recovery (link) and flash this ROM (link) and make sure you do this as well instructions.
Thank you!
Jas0nMack said:
Did you have to do anything special to get it flashed? I just went through all the steps of getting a NVFlash backup so my bootloader says 10.4.2.15-20120917 A03. I was on stock 4.1.1 rooted for ages and this thing has been collecting dust but I figured I would get it usable for my daughter to use on trips. I followed the instructions on androidroot.mobi to get all my backups and then I installed TWRP v2.7.0.0-Voyagery2k_v.1.2 and when I try to install SlimKat I get a error of getprop = TF300T so I'm not sure if I have to edit something to get it to flash or what. I also see all the "i bricked my device" threads so I want to proceed with caution. I'm just looking for a fast kit kat ROM since this thing on 4.1.1 was super slow with the amount of data I had on it.
I'm just hoping for a: flash this bootloader (link) flash this recovery (link) and flash this ROM (link) and make sure you do this as well instructions.
Thank you!
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Follow the instructions on the latest hairybean thread to flash the "Upgrade Hairybean 2.31 (4.2.1) Bootloader & TWRP (2.5).zip", then flash "TWRP-TF300T-2_7_0_1.zip" from the TF300 dev thread, then flash SlimKat, GAPPS from the TF300 dev thread. With nv flash you shouldn't have anything to worry about, but these are the steps I followed and it worked like a charm! Still loving it!
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