So after trying multiple times to update my tablet an failing everytime. I checked the last_log file in /cache/recovery and found out that the reason the update was failing because I've deleted Netflix.apk from /system/app.
Since I did not backup the application I had no way to use the OTA, however after a few hours research I found out a method to completely restore the system to stock.
Part 1: Restoring Tablet to Stock
1. Download the system dump that matches your current software:
9.4.2.28
WW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/WW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - 68D41197B399967B7F6789E47683A0D7
US - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/US_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - DF17D3129378E9A7F81C58AF7BF5396B
TW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/TW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip- MD5 - 3999B0E052211AA53ED1DB5D06A02AD3
2. Unzip the compressed firmware file to the root directory of a MicroSD card (external). Only extract this once so your sdcard should look something like this:
/MicroSD/US_epad-user-9.4.2.28.zip
3.With your Transformer turned on, insert the MicroSD into the MicroSD card slot.
4. An exclamation mark should appear in the notification area.
5. Tap the mark and proceed with the update.
6. Your tablet should now reboot and proceed to update the tablet, if you get an error try redownloading the update and trying again.
Part 2: Rooting your Tablet
Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.
Part 3: Manual Update to Jellybean
1.Download the dlpkgfile for your system, I uploaded the US file: <--------------- US ONLY don't try if your tablet is not on US firmware, it might brick
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddcl3k233kxsvv8
WW version dlpkgfile <--------------- WW ONLY don't try if your tablet is not on WW firmware, it might brick
The WW update file (thanks for kikistans for uploading):
http://dropbox.com/s/uiui6ha6hrg2mg1/dlpkgfile
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?kzr30e1vufbgee9
2. Place the dlpkgfile on your tablet's storage, MAKE SURE THE dlpkgfile does not have a .zip extension, the file has no extension!
3. Download ES File manager and go to settings>root settings and tick all the boxes.
4. Copy dlpkgfile to /cache
5. Go to /cache/recovery and create a new file named command
6. Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
7. Turn off the tablet
8. Press and hold volume down+power until the tablet vibrates then release power and keep holding volume down
9 When a text shows on the boot logo screen release volume down and click volume up
10. The tablet should now start updating, it'll take about 30 minutes and once the tablet boots you'll have jellybean
11. Restore root with root keeper
This method should work for everyone with a locked bootloader:good:
Edit:
Sorry I've been busy, it seems like some people are missing 3 files, follow this thread if you're missing those files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909820
Also some people are reporting that their tablet is get bricked, MAKE SURE THAT YOU'RE USING THE RIGHT FIRMWARE UPGRADE
new-tilus has reported that this method worked for his stock unlocked tablet.
I used the last part more our less. Ota rootkeeper claims I have root. But I don't. Photocopier still keeps root access, but I cannot gain any new root access.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
It doesnt work for me. Im on .28 stock WW version. It starts but then appears android with red trangle
lukcinek said:
It doesnt work for me. Im on .28 stock WW version. It starts but then appears android with red trangle
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Same here, no success for me either...
Didn't work
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Do we really need to go thru the hardship? Isn't ASUS going to fix it?
I think it must be noted that the OTA update for a WW variant will not work on a US variant, a DE will not work on TW and so on. The SKU for the OTA must match the SKU of the Prime in question.
It works. It doesnt befor becouse I didnt delete .bin from name of the file
Uh, fix what? ASUS is in the business of doing firmware updates for stock + unlocked devices.
Spidey01 said:
Uh, fix what? ASUS is in the business of doing firmware updates for stock + unlocked devices.
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It seems to work here, I did exactly what "Protato" wrote and it's been loading the new JB for more than 10 minutes and no triangle yet
It worked I am on JB 4.1.1, forllow the instructions "literally" and it will work!
by far the simplest instructions to follow
i was having the same issue as most of you, i was (stock) rooted and applied the OTA update. i did have OTA root keeper, but my update failed and i lost root. i did a factory reset of 9.4.2.28 (US version) after a backup, then i rooted using DebugfsRoot_Generic. i more or less performed part 3 of this thread although i had to add three missing files to /system/xbin/ (maybe if i would have applied the stock 9.4.2.28 file i could have skipped this step). i forgot to restore my backup before i applied the update so i lost root. updating and keeping root may require SuperSU instead of SuperUser, from what i read last night. i hope this helps, thanx to all the people out there, especially @Wipeout and @Trekest from the post below, as well as @sparkym2 for Debugfs and @1wayjonny for Universal Naked Driver 0.7 and @Protato. good luck, i wish this thread was around yesterday evening, it would have saved me hours...
missing files from the below thread post #111
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907804&page=12
Got red triangle, will try again.
work for me! thanks
Anybody remember how to have Flash working again.
For me it works on default browser, but it's not working anymore on Boat Browser.
I saw a thread this morning, but now I can't remember where it is.
Thanks if any link will be passed here.
1. Downloaded US version (mine is US build) - checked MD5 version to be the same.
2. Extracted once and copied the .zip to the root of external memory card.
3. Upgrade file detected - proceed with upgrade
4. Reboot. Then progress bar for upgrade.
5. Device started with a message that upgrade process completed. I am still seeing 4.0.3
Sorry posted too early.. still need to follow step 2 & 3.
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All steps worked EXACTLY as explained in OP :good:. I am running JB now. Even I managed to restore root explained. Thanks you very much !!!
Thanks for this! I applied steps 1 through 3 and no problems updating to Jelly Bean! Although I protected root. I lost root after update:/ Oh well. small price to pay for Jelly Bean!
ES file explorer will not allow copy of needed file.
bimbobo said:
It seems to work here, I did exactly what "Protato" wrote and it's been loading the new JB for more than 10 minutes and no triangle yet
It worked I am on JB 4.1.1, forllow the instructions "literally" and it will work!
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Can't get Es file ex. to allow me to copy the file to the cache folder, says copy failed? Any suggestions?
sly.cooper said:
1. Downloaded US version (mine is US build) - checked MD5 version to be the same.
2. Extracted once and copied the .zip to the root of external memory card.
3. Upgrade file detected - proceed with upgrade
4. Reboot. Then progress bar for upgrade.
5. Device started with a message that upgrade process completed. I am still seeing 4.0.3
Sorry posted too early.. still need to follow step 2 & 3.
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Yeah, this happened to be too.
Battery is too drained now. Charging and will try again when I have enough juice.
StephanBotha said:
Yeah, this happened to be too.
Battery is too drained now. Charging and will try again when I have enough juice.
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You still need steps 2 and 3
still got red andy. everything worked up until that.
Protato said:
So after trying multiple times to update my tablet an failing everytime. I checked the last_log file in /cache/recovery and found out that the reason the update was failing because I've deleted Netflix.apk from /system/app.
Since I did not backup the application I had no way to use the OTA, however after a few hours research I found out a method to completely restore the system to stock.
Part 1: Restoring Tablet to Stock
1. Download the system dump that matches your current software:
9.4.2.28
WW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/WW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - 68D41197B399967B7F6789E47683A0D7
US - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/US_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - DF17D3129378E9A7F81C58AF7BF5396B
TW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/TW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip- MD5 - 3999B0E052211AA53ED1DB5D06A02AD3
2. Unzip the compressed firmware file to the root directory of a MicroSD card (external). Only extract this once so your sdcard should look something like this:
/MicroSD/US_epad-user-9.4.2.28.zip
3.With your Transformer turned on, insert the MicroSD into the MicroSD card slot.
4. An exclamation mark should appear in the notification area.
5. Tap the mark and proceed with the update.
6. Your tablet should now reboot and proceed to update the tablet, if you get an error try redownloading the update and trying again.
Part 2: Rooting your Tablet
Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.
Part 3: Manual Update to Jellybean
1.Download the dlpkgfile for your system, I uploaded the US file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddcl3k233kxsvv8
2. Place the dlpkgfile on your tablet's storage.
3. Download ES File manager and go to settings>root settings and tick all the boxes.
4. Copy dlpkgfile to /cache
5. Go to /cache/recovery and create a new file named command
6. Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
7. Turn off the tablet
8. Press and hold volume down+power until the tablet vibrates then release power and keep holding volume down
9 When a text shows on the boot logo screen release volume down and click volume up
10. The tablet should now start updating, it'll take about 30 minutes and once the tablet boots you'll have jellybean
11. Restore root with root keeper
This method should work for everyone with a locked bootloader:good:
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still got red andy, followed instructions to the tee!
Related
[GUIDE-IMPORTANT!] "rescue-backdoor" - regarding bootloop, do it before change in sys
UPDATE: THIS IS OBSOLETE.
USE S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE] tool
Below guide/tool use as 'description'
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Hi guys,
We've got now ROOT. We can do a lot of things, which we couldn't do before.
But before you begin to make changes in system files, first you need to know few things.
Few users experienced "bootloop". Its brick state. There is no access to shell, no adb.
Damaged device.
How to avoid that?
Yes, there is a solution. We need to get proper update zip for our device.
We also need to fool device, that it is a newer file, than the firmware in device.
How to, step by step:
Of course, ROOT is required.
To get proper ota-update-zip for your device you have to edit /build.prop:
- easiest way is via "Root Explorer", or directly via "build.prop Editor" (in market, free),
- do not use "File Manager HD" or other filemanager, which doesn't support root operations (thx kryddan),
- always make backup of files, which you are modifying,
- change value of "ro.sony.build.incremental" to lower one to fake firmware version,
- for example on my device newest firmware has: "ro.sony.build.incremental=111201022" - decrease that value,
in my case to 111201021.
Reboot device.
OTA update notification will appear - click on "Download" button.
Wait until download finishes, but don't click "Update"!!!
I repeat - DON'T CLICK UPDATE! It will reflash firmware,
and you will have to make everything from the beginning (inc. root).
Update zip is located in /cache/ota/signed-nbx03_.......zip - make a copy to safe place - external sd and/or in pc.
Leave build.prop modified. IMPORTANT. Don't revert back changes.
To enter RECOVERY-MODE - power off device,
hold vol-down + power button.
When you want to flash your device, Sony Tablet is checking few things:
is update zip proper one - signed one,
is the update zip - for your region - SKU value,
is the update zip is newer one than firmware in device - equal and higher will not update,
only lower - thats what we're faking.
If you will revert back build.prop = update will fail,
if you will try to update with other region update zip = update fail.
So if we stay with modified build.prop = we can just enter recovery,
and update from external sd card, to our downloaded update zip
Remember, that after reflash in recovery, your build.prop will be updated back
to higher value, then to be safe you need to reapply modification!
I have tested that "rescue-backdoor" on my own device,
deleted some system framework file - of course bootloop, without adb access.
Flashed through recovery - voila, device fixed
Of course, everything what you do with your device, you are doing at your own
risk. I'm sure that in 99% cases with "rescue-backdoor" you will fix your device,
always could be that other 0,01% case.
One condition for sure = build.prop file has to be correct.
[OPTIONAL]
You can disable ota update notification - which appears on every reboot.
To do this use "Titanium Backup" app, look for "System Update" app on list,
and use "Freeze" option
Any questions, suggestions - just ask
PS. I'm thining about writing auto-script for that...
br
condi
great guide, thank you
I think an automated-script would be much appreciated
condi said:
Hi guys,
We've got now ROOT. We can do a lot of things, which we couldn't do before.
But before you begin to make changes in system files, first you need to know few things.
Few users experienced "bootloop". Its brick state. There is no access to shell, no adb.
Damaged device.
How to avoid that?
Yes, there is a solution. We need to get proper update zip for our device.
We also need to fool device, that it is a newer file, than the firmware in device.
How to, step by step:
Of course, ROOT is required.
To get proper ota-update-zip for your device you have to edit /build.prop:
- easiest way is via "Root Explorer", or directly via "build.prop Editor" (in market, free),
- always make backup of files, which you are modifying,
- change value of "ro.sony.build.incremental" to lower one to fake firmware version,
- for example on my device newest firmware has: "ro.sony.build.incremental=111201022" - decrease that value,
in my case to 111201021.
Reboot device.
OTA update notification will appear - click on "Download" button.
Wait until download finishes, but don't click "Update"!!!
I repeat - DON'T CLICK UPDATE! It will reflash firmware,
and you will have to make everything from the beginning (inc. root).
Update zip is located in /cache/ota/signed-nbx03_.......zip - make a copy to safe place - external sd and/or in pc.
Leave build.prop modified. IMPORTANT. Don't revert back changes.
When you want to flash your device, Sony Tablet is checking few things:
is update zip proper one - signed one,
is the update zip - for your region - SKU value,
is the update zip is newer one than firmware in device - equal and higher will not update,
only lower - thats what we're faking.
If you will revert back build.prop = update will fail,
if you will try to update with other region update zip = update fail.
So if we stay with modified build.prop = we can just enter recovery,
and update from external sd card, to our downloaded update zip
I have tested that "rescue-backdoor" on my own device,
deleted some system framework file - of course bootloop, without adb access.
Flashed through recovery - voila, device fixed
Of course, everything what you do with your device, you are doing at your own
risk. I'm sure that in 99% cases with "rescue-backdoor" you will fix your device,
always could be that other 0,01% case.
One condition for sure = build.prop file has to be correct.
[OPTIONAL]
You can disable ota update notification - which appears on every reboot.
To do this use "Titanium Backup" app, look for "System Update" app on list,
and use "Freeze" option
Any questions, suggestions - just ask
PS. I'm thining about writing auto-script for that...
br
condi
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Thanks Condi! Download worked great but under my cache there is nothing. Could the file be located elsewhere?
It should be under '/cache/ota' ... nowhere else ..
Judah001 said:
Thanks Condi! Download worked great but under my cache there is nothing. Could the file be located elsewhere?
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Be sure that ota has been download, check again /cache/ota.
If still no zip, then run 'adb shell' then:
Code:
su
find -name *signed*
or
Code:
find -name *.zip
If your ota update will be in different location, then please post it.
br
condi
condi said:
Be sure that ota has been download, check again /cache/ota.
If still no zip, then run 'adb shell' then:
Code:
su
find -name *signed*
or
Code:
find -name *.zip
If your ota update will be in different location, then please post it.
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condi
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ok I will try once I am home through adb. So far there is nothing under my cache folder. I am using file manager HD but it should pick up a zip file.
Thank you condi... The instructions worked perfectly!!
Judah001 said:
ok I will try once I am home through adb. So far there is nothing under my cache folder. I am using file manager HD but it should pick up a zip file.
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Just a little tip. I'd suggest you use Root Explorer instead of File Manager HD.
You see, File Manager HD does not show the files in /cache. (mine didn't)
I tried File Manager HD on my tablet and found nothing inside /cache
But with Root Explorer I found three different directories. There among OTA.
kryddan said:
Just a little tip. I'd suggest you use Root Explorer instead of File Manager HD.
You see, File Manager HD does not show the files in /cache. (mine didn't)
I tried File Manager HD on my tablet and found nothing inside /cache
But with Root Explorer I found three different directories. There among OTA.
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That did the trick. I used the root browser in rom tool box and copied the zip to my sd card. Thank you for the help guys.
Good advice kyddan ... same on my tab with file manager HD.
I work normally with Root Explorer or File Expert.
Both show the folders and files in /cache .. File Manager HD do not.
my ro.sony.build.incremental is 111201038
Do I have to decrease it by 1 to 111201037 ?
EDIT: nevermind. I did so. Worked.
sebarkh said:
my ro.sony.build.incremental is 111201038
Do I have to decrease it by 1 to 111201037 ?
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Yep, exacty. And then you will get newest ota zip of 111201038 pozdro
hahahahah I just had brick... I'm working on auto-install script for "rescue-backdoor", and accidentally I've pushed empty 0bytes build.prop - after reboot - sony logo, then black screen.... and guess what...
recovery reads incremental value (which doesnt exists..) as "0" zero
so i've got lower value, and reflash done.
after reboot my tab started correctly, but.. after reboot again brick - black screen.
fortunatelly - after few min with black screen i've got adb access.
but for first - i can't get root access.. 'su' not works.
but... '/system/xbin/su' works root lets check - build.prop still empty,
remounted system as rw, pushed correct build.prop - ahhh again working !!
that was good experience hahah.
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i've got auto-install tool ready... need to make one more full test with my device and will publish it.
full automatic !!!!!
This is driving me crazy. why everyone is getting update message when changing the incremental value while my dumass tablet keeps saying that my system is up to date
ase3000 said:
This is driving me crazy. why everyone is getting update message when changing the incremental value while my dumass tablet keeps saying that my system is up to date
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Just wait for automatic-tool. Its ready, but need to make final tests.
condi said:
So if we stay with modified build.prop = we can just enter recovery,
and update from external sd card, to our downloaded update zip
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In which way we can enter to recovery??
riccardo91 said:
In which way we can enter to recovery??
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power off, hold vol-down + power.
All done! It works well! Thanks! Avoiding bootloop it's even a good thing!
riccardo91 said:
All done! It works well! Thanks! Avoiding bootloop it's even a good thing!
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Great Just remember one thing - after reflash in recovery, your build.prop will be updated to higher value - then to be safe you need to reapply modification!
--- my 100th post !
condi said:
Great Just remember one thing - after reflash in recovery, your build.prop will be updated to higher value - then to be safe you need to reapply modification!
--- my 100th post !
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I bricked my XTS playuing with build.prop. Shame I didn't see this post before. For future - how can I edit build.prop in a safe way? I changed file permission then I forgot to restore default. After restart brick. Do I need to change permission to edit build.prop then do i NEED to restore proper permission back? I'm still confused with it
WARNING
If your bootloader is unlocked and you flashed a custom recovery, YOU WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE BY ATTEMPTING THE STEPS BELOW!
Description
This method will allow you to apply any ICS or Honeycomb update to your tablet, no matter what the SKU of the update. This makes it possible to switch SKU's (eg. from WW to US) or to downgrade from ICS to Honeycomb. This means non US tablets can install the 9.4.2.13 US version or downgrade to 9.4.2.11 or even Honeycomb if experiencing problems.
Requirements
root access
ADB access
Disclaimer
While this process appears to work on everyone's device, you have to assume all risks due to unforeseen circumstances and need to understand there is a risk of bricking your tablet during the update. Although someone else was successful in downgrading from ICS to Honeycomb, there has been a report of a TFP bootlooping. Everyone else has been successful in downgrading from ICS 9.4.2.13 to ICS 9.4.2.11.
UPDATE: 2 reports so far of tablets bootlooping after downgrading to Honeycomb.
Notes
It's possible OTA updates will not apply when switching SKUs. However, you can always switch back to the proper SKU once an update is available. The Honeycomb update may wipe all data so ensure a full backup of apps & data is performed (eg. by using Titanium Backup) It's not recommended to restore "system" data using Titanium Backup when changing between Android versions When downgrading to a previous version of ICS, "Launcher" will force close requiring to wipe Launcher data in the Apps menu. Voodoo Rootkeeper may not be able to restore root after updating to 9.4.2.13. The "blob" file is contained within a ZIP file contained within the downloaded ZIP file.
Instructions
1. Download one of the updates (eg. US_epaduser9_4_2_13UpdateLauncher.zip) from here: http://support.asus.com/download.asp...2&hashedid=n/a (older firmwares are available at the end of this post) 2. Extract files from within zip 3. Extract files again from the extracted zip 4. Copy extracted "blob" file to root of folder of the removable Micro SD card or some other folder 5. Through ADB shell or Terminal Emulator, run the following: (May take from 5 to 20 minutes) Code: su dd if=/Removable/MicroSD/blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
If copying the "blob" file to the SD card in the keyboard dock, use: dd if=/Removable/SD/blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 If copying it to the internal memory, use: dd if=/sdcard/blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
6. Reboot only if the following is displayed: Note: This may take up to 10 min so be patient
1068769+1 records in 1068769+1 records out 547210197 bytes transferred in 153.991 secs (3553520 bytes/sec)
7. Update process will automatically launch 8. OPTIONAL: Once booted up, root device by using Mempodroid Root or some other method that supports the new version.
8. Now install new firmware. Go to Settings-About Tablet-system firmware
Older Firmwares
8.8.3.33 US: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8822437/Upda...er8_8_3_33.zip
we already have this In developement section. its been there for the longest time now. good info though
demandarin said:
we already have this In developement section. its been there for the longest time now. good info though
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I know just reposted it for those that don't visit the forum often
It worked.....yes
So I have WW version and was rooted and tried to OTA update to 4.2.2 and got the red triangle.
After much looking on these threads and help from a user I proceeded to do the dplpkgfile method, copy file and command etc to cache and cache/recovery. temp unroot and tried recovery.
It still wouldnt work so did a factory reset and still no go.
Even tried manually installing firmware by placing it on an sd card, that failed as did renaming the firmware on the sd card and trying recovery
So I am at a loss.. I havent modified build.prop or frozen any apps.. Don't know what else I can try to get this thing to update.. Should I try to do full unroot with Super SU?
Appreciate any help
Cheers
I am rooted on .21.
I backed up via RootKeeper and went ahead to install the update. On installation after rebooting, an android logo came up with a red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle.
My prime rebooted and I got a notification saying update failed and my firmware was restored back to .21 with my root intact.
Now when I check for an update, my Prime says no update was found. I have tried rebooting several times too.
Any ideas?
EDIT:
I am going to try the manual update on this manual:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/e7203_TF201_Update_SOP.pdf
Remember to unzip and add the zip that you unzipped to the Micro SD.
I got impatient and did Method 2 on this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
And since I lost root because I was reckless: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
I hope this thread helped everyone. I can now say it is solved!
someone can give me a turtial to install the 28 update manually?
gtrs36 said:
someone can give me a turtial to install the 28 update manually?
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http://usa.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#download
Download the correct SKU
Copy the file over to the root directory I believe....
But this will erase all your data I think. Which is why I do not want to do that.
Possible Solution!
Okay. So, I was having the same issue. I redownloaded the US version and put on root of my microsd card with same result. Now I was getting frustrated. Just for sh1tz and giggles, I put a copy of the firmware in the root of my sdcard (i left the original in the root of my microsd card also). I then took the microsd card out and put back in. This time i got the triangle notification in the lower right corner notifying me of the update as usual. I pressed on the triangle and it showed TWO files! I picked the latest one by time and date because that is the one I put in the SDCARD root location and....wait for it.....VOILA....it worked. Don't ask me why!
cyiam40 said:
Okay. So, I was having the same issue. I redownloaded the US version and put on root of my microsd card with same result. Now I was getting frustrated. Just for sh1tz and giggles, I put a copy of the firmware in the root of my sdcard (i left the original in the root of my microsd card also). I then took the microsd card out and put back in. This time i got the triangle notification in the lower right corner notifying me of the update as usual. I pressed on the triangle and it showed TWO files! I picked the latest one by time and date because that is the one I put in the SDCARD root location and....wait for it.....VOILA....it worked. Don't ask me why!
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Would this not allow you to root?
cyiam40 said:
Okay. So, I was having the same issue. I redownloaded the US version and put on root of my microsd card with same result. Now I was getting frustrated. Just for sh1tz and giggles, I put a copy of the firmware in the root of my sdcard (i left the original in the root of my microsd card also). I then took the microsd card out and put back in. This time i got the triangle notification in the lower right corner notifying me of the update as usual. I pressed on the triangle and it showed TWO files! I picked the latest one by time and date because that is the one I put in the SDCARD root location and....wait for it.....VOILA....it worked. Don't ask me why!
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I downloaded the US firmware, put it on my micro SD root, my /sdcard folder, my / folder, and still nothing. Even after rebooting. What could be the problem?
Plus checking for update yields nothing.
See root posts, SparkyM3 has fixed that. Rooted just fine.
xTRICKYxx said:
I downloaded the US firmware, put it on my micro SD root, my /sdcard folder, my / folder, and still nothing. Even after rebooting. What could be the problem?
Plus checking for update yields nothing.
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I am in the same boat at the moment, factory data reset didn't help either so don't bother.
So how the hell do we update to .28?!?!
Is there anything we can do to redownload the update and try reinstalling?
xTRICKYxx said:
So how the hell do we update to .28?!?!
Is there anything we can do to redownload the update and try reinstalling?
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I just gonna leave my tablet for a day and see if its cause the server is caching that we did a update. I guess if worse comes to worse we could do a downgrade, but too much of a hassle for me at the moment.
HiddenSanctum said:
I just gonna leave my tablet for a day and see if its cause the server is caching that we did a update. I guess if worse comes to worse we could do a downgrade, but too much of a hassle for me at the moment.
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That's what I've been thinking too. I may do a hard reset, root, use rootkeeper, and then go to .28....
Lots of time and energy and I'd rather not do that!
xTRICKYxx said:
That's what I've been thinking too. I may do a hard reset, root, use rootkeeper, and then go to .28....
Lots of time and energy and I'd rather not do that!
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I already did a hard reset, no luck
You have to unzip the download which should contain another zip, that zip goes onto your internal or micro SD card.
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I found the problem. You need to unzip the manual update file first and you'll get another zip file. Put that into your microSD card and then you should see the new firmware detected icon.
Problem has to do with the fact that we edited something in the system files I believe.
Once you update it to .28 You'll need this to root again
More information on the issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707362&page=1
Hope this helps!
From failed .28 update to SUCCESS! (But now must reroot)
Downloaded the update manually from support.asus.com (enter tf201 and find ur appropriate version... For me US), and download it to your removable/external microsd card. Extract it to the root directory of the card, and rename it to EP201_SDUPDATE.zip (***if u don't see the .zip extension, don't add it - this means the file manager you're using doesn't display extensions, and if you add ".zip" the filename will end up as EP201_SDUPDATE.ZIP.ZIP which won't work)
Once you have the file extracted, renamed, and in the right place, hold down "volume down" + power, and dont let go until it reboots AND you see text at the top of the black screen... Then press "volume up" within 5 seconds to install the update. You should see the "Andy with blue nuclear fission ball" animation as the update runs.
Now go find the .28 root method, reroot, and party on.
Btw, I found this in the "bricked after update to .28" thread, but it works for failed updates as well. Hope this helps.
YOU NEED TO UNZIP THE INITIAL .ZIP YOU DOWNLOAD. THE FILE YOU NEED WILL NOT HAVE UPDATELAUNCHER IN THE NAME! Inside of that is the .zip you want. You can unzip that or not. I can confirm it works both ways.
Put the .zip within a .zip on the root of /Removable/microsd/ or /sdcard/ . Safely remove you sd, then reinsert if you choose to use your removable card. I did not have to reboot.
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I'm glad people found out our mistakes! I went a little different route and did this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
I did Method 2 since I did a hard reset desperately. I will now re-root using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
xTRICKYxx said:
I am rooted on .21.
I backed up via RootKeeper and went ahead to install the update. On installation after rebooting, an android logo came up with a red triangle with an exclamation point in the middle.
My prime rebooted and I got a notification saying update failed and my firmware was restored back to .21 with my root intact.
Now when I check for an update, my Prime says no update was found. I have tried rebooting several times too.
Any ideas?
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I am going to try the manual update on this manual:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/e7203_TF201_Update_SOP.pdf
Remember to unzip and add the zip that you unzipped to the Micro SD.
I got impatient and did Method 2 on this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
And since I lost root because I was reckless: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
I hope this thread helped everyone. I can now say it is solved!
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OK some guys just like to complain. Just read the forums and nd have some patience.
There a lot of smart people here, they will figure out your problem.
I did the manual d/l and then rooted with sparky method, worked like a charm! Thanks for the support fellow XDA'ers!
Can someone please post a copy of the ORIGINAL build.prop from the .21 firmware please. thanks
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Greetings All,
I am attempting to update my TF201 to Jelly Bean but am not having any luck. The OTA update failed initially, and now when I search for updates, the tablet says there are none. I then decided to get the update file manually, but I can't get my tablet to discover that the update is present and ready to be installed. Can't figure out what I am doing wrong. Everything I have read thus far says to download the update, extract the zip file (resulting in another zip file with a slightly different name - I am on the WW version of the tablet BTW) to the root of the tablets internal storage, and reboot the device. Once it boots up again, it should detect the update and prompt me to install it.
Regardless of whether I put it on the internal storage, or on the external SD card, I cannot get this thing to detect the update and prompt me to install. I have also attempted extracting the second zip file so I end up with a META-INF folder and the blob. Putting this in the root of the internal storage and the root of the SD card didn't work either.
The device is currently rooted, and has been reset to factory several times during this process.
Any suggestions? Have I missed something totally obvious here?
Thanks!
Edit: Currently running ICS, on the stock 9.4.2.28 build from Asus.
Can't post links right now but trekest has a method that worked for me
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McJesus15 said:
Can't post links right now but trekest has a method that worked for me
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This one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32099246&postcount=154
Followed it to the letter. Rebooted the tablet once I had done everything specified via shell and the tablet simply rebooted. Still on ICS. Tried to replace the build.prop as mentioned at the bottom (after backing up my existing one of course), and it still simply rebooted.
Update: After a few more reboots, the tablet detected the update file. Unfortunately, the dlpkgfile I got was the US version (I need the WW version). An alternate download link from the one listed in the link above also gave me the US version (even though the poster said it was WW). Once I find the WW version, I should be able to get this update wrapped up.
I had the same problem.
In my case the solution was to copy the extracted ZIP file to the root folder, rename it to 'dlpkgfile' then reboot.
When it restarted, I then had the prompt that a system update was available but on checking the root folder, the 'dlpkgfile' file had been deleted so I repeated the process above, then clicked the update notification & away it went & did the update normally.
Hope that helps.
magrath1 said:
I had the same problem.
In my case the solution was to copy the extracted ZIP file to the root folder, rename it to 'dlpkgfile' then reboot.
When it restarted, I then had the prompt that a system update was available but on checking the root folder, the 'dlpkgfile' file had been deleted so I repeated the process above, then clicked the update notification & away it went & did the update normally.
Hope that helps.
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Seems to have worked. Thanks!
I backed up my root from ICS, but when I started VooDoo again, my root backup was gone. Is there a working root tool available yet? Or is JB rooting still being worked on? I've been poking around the forum but have only turned up rooting tools that work for ICS thus far.
dochouse said:
Seems to have worked. Thanks!
I backed up my root from ICS, but when I started VooDoo again, my root backup was gone. Is there a working root tool available yet? Or is JB rooting still being worked on? I've been poking around the forum but have only turned up rooting tools that work for ICS thus far.
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Yeah. Same here.
Apparently it can be done by rolling back to an old ICS version, updating to .28, backing up root with RootKeeper, re-flashing JB & restoring root. Seems like a lot of trouble though.
Think I'll just wait until someone meare learned than I comes up with a working exploit...I'm sure it won't be too long.
magrath1 said:
I had the same problem.
In my case the solution was to copy the extracted ZIP file to the root folder, rename it to 'dlpkgfile' then reboot.
When it restarted, I then had the prompt that a system update was available but on checking the root folder, the 'dlpkgfile' file had been deleted so I repeated the process above, then clicked the update notification & away it went & did the update normally.
Hope that helps.
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I just tried doing this several times and on my tablet the update starts but then at about one third in it stops and fails. I have repeated the process 5 times using all the suggestions and even re downloading the file and same thing, I am just going to wait but so far no OTA available yet when I do the firmware update check it just tells me no update available for my device .
Finally tried using Baxbuda's manual method by downloading the firmware from Asus then renaming the file EP201_SDUPDATE.zip and copying the file to my MicroSD card and started the update using the power + vol. down, then releasing the power button and pressing the vol. up and it completed the upadate and I now have JB and so far it is fast and smooth with no issues to report
Jesse6749 said:
I just tried doing this several times and on my tablet the update starts but then at about one third in it stops and fails. I have repeated the process 5 times using all the suggestions and even re downloading the file and same thing, I am just going to wait but so far no OTA available yet when I do the firmware update check it just tells me no update available for my device .
Finally tried using Baxbuda's manual method by downloading the firmware from Asus then renaming the file EP201_SDUPDATE.zip and copying the file to my MicroSD card and started the update using the power + vol. down, then releasing the power button and pressing the vol. up and it completed the upadate and I now have JB and so far it is fast and smooth with no issues to report
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Tried both of the reported method and I had no luck at all. With the Power+vol down. then releasing power and then pressing vol.up... when is this done?
The following worked for me.
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To update to new firmware versions for the tablet.
Download the appropriate update from ASUS support website for the TF201 Transformer Prime Tablet
Extract the zip file within the downloaded zip file from ASUS support.
Get an SD card of some sort.
Create the Folder \ASUS
Create the folder \ASUS\Update within the ASUS folder
Copy and Paste the US-epad-user-x.x.x.x.zip file into the \ASUS\Update folder.
Plug the SD card into the Tablet. It will show a triangle with ! in the system area.
Tap on it to start the update process.
anyone managed to root a tf201 with the latest asus jellbean rom on? seems a real pain to have to flash down to the factory rom, unlock, root then install a custom rom.
when i say "real pain" i mean, it's a heap more hassle than trying out a few custom roms on my i9300!
I am in the middle of this process by by kaeru00
Originally Posted by kaeru00
USE IT AT YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY because rewrite recovery partition.
How to use it.
1. install Towelroot and Supersu using KFHDX Toolkit v 0.94
2. If Disable OTA update , Airplane mode ON and Enable OTA update
3. If Install SafeStrap, uninstall safestrap on App.
4. Put "update-kindle-1X.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin" in SAME folder,
5. execute install.bat
6. reboot
7. put update-kindle-1X.3.1.0_user_310079820.bin" in internal storage.
8. Downgrade, wait a minute on the update menu, because display update button to take time.
9. disable OTA update.
This batch file works "kindle fire hdx 7" ONLY
This is tested on version 13.3.2.5 and 13.3.2.6.
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i have done the install.bat and now i am trying to put the update.bin into internal storage but everytime it FREEZES up and i have to reboot the device.
I did get the file to the /sdcard but i am assuming i need to go to the root /... right? but eveytime i try and put the file there it freezing at around 80% and locks up the kindle, than i have to reboot?!
AGAHAHGHAAHHHHHH!!!! what i am doing worng?
The file should stay in /sdcard.
WELL THAN!!! (yeah i really try not to annoy yall with stupid questions, but we all start somewhere ..... )
I assumed it wasnt in the right spot because i was not seeing any update button......... gah.
thanks.
looks like i will take this to the appropriate thread. Sorry for posting a new one. Please feel free to delete this .