I updated by TF201 to Jelly Bean FW recently. Want to know if JB can be rooted at this time? Thx
newims2000 said:
I updated by TF201 to Jelly Bean FW recently. Want to know if JB can be rooted at this time? Thx
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If you use the ASUS tool that voids your warranty.. Yes.
hx4700 Killer said:
If you use the ASUS tool...
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Asus tool? You mean the unlock tool? I have heard this is the only way so far but I thought you had to be rooted to unlock.
You don't need to be rooted to unlock.
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dont want to brick it
I got the 4.1.1 jellybean update and was going to download / use the asus unlock tool when I noticed the description said for ics only. Has anyone done this yet? Don't want to brick my device.
Rooted mine with this, takes 5 minutes http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
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stinky73 said:
Rooted mine with this, takes 5 minutes http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
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On 4.1.1 Jelly Bean? AFAIK nothing works. I've tried Bin4ry's, DebugfsRoot, and TPSparkyRoot. I tried coming at it every which way I could think of through ADB and still nothing.
I don't have a problem unlocking it because I was holding out until we got JB. What is the method to root after unlock? Is it the same as the TF300T?
Yes, on Jellybean, otherwise I wouldn't have posted
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Yes, on Jellybean, otherwise I wouldn't have posted
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Did you have "partial root?" I keep getting a permission denied when trying to push to /data/local/.
No, I completely wiped the tab, applied update through recovery, did factory reset then applied root. Sorry can't be of more help. Have you true the automated root from the link I posted? It's based on debug fs but run through a batch file, maybe you should look at that batch file if you haven't already and see if there is anything different to what you have already tried. (Or try it if you haven't already, you never know.... good luck!)
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stinky73 said:
Yes, on Jellybean, otherwise I wouldn't have posted
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Lucky you, had you used ota rootkeeper and had it rooted prior etc? Fails for me
I can push all the files but get read only trying to move them to system/bin
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Did you have "partial root?" I keep getting a permission denied when trying to push to /data/local/.
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I am getting the same permission denied errror message. My TF201 was never rooted before. Looks like no rooting for JB at this time as far as I can tell.
Root TF201
I am not responsible for bricked devices, use at your own risk!
Ok. Got root on OTA Jellybean tf201.
Here's what I did, not sure if unlocking bootloader is necessary.
Unzip wintools to desktop, put twrp-recovery.blob in tools folder.
save Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip to internal memory on tf201
Update to JB ota,
restart phone in bootloader (adb reboot bootloader) or (hold vol down + power, on reboot release power while holding down vol)
select fastboot (usb symbol)
on pc execute cmd in directory with fastboot then run fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp-recovery.blob
once your twrp recovery is flashed just flash Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip and you should be rooted.
I hosted on 4shared not sure how long the links will be active
http://www.4shared.com/zip/zpmbm8SK/Superuser-32-arm-signed.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/XxHFkLe0/twrp-recovery.html
http://www.4shared.com/zip/djx_LI8k/wintools.html
Special thanks to CRAiG GoMEZ for custom TWRP Recovery
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I am not responsible for bricked devices, use at your own risk!
Ok. Got root on OTA Jellybean tf201.
Here's what I did, not sure if unlocking bootloader is necessary.
Unzip wintools to desktop, put twrp-recovery.blob in tools folder.
save Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip to internal memory on tf201
Update to JB ota,
restart phone in bootloader (adb reboot bootloader) or (hold vol down + power, on reboot release power while holding down vol)
select fastboot (usb symbol)
on pc execute cmd in directory with fastboot then run fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp-recovery.blob
once your twrp recovery is flashed just flash Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip and you should be rooted.
I hosted on 4shared not sure how long the links will be active
http://www.4shared.com/zip/zpmbm8SK/Superuser-32-arm-signed.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/XxHFkLe0/twrp-recovery.html
http://www.4shared.com/zip/djx_LI8k/wintools.html
Special thanks to CRAiG GoMEZ for custom TWRP Recovery
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That does require you to be unlocked, since you're flashing an alternate recovery.
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SteveG12543 said:
That does require you to be unlocked, since you're flashing an alternate recovery.
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Crap. downloaded all those files then found out it needs to be unlocked. Can anyone give links or how to root this Jellybean-updated tab without unlocking bootloader?
hx4700 Killer said:
Lucky you, had you used ota rootkeeper and had it rooted prior etc? Fails for me
I can push all the files but get read only trying to move them to system/bin
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No, I completely wiped the tab, applied update through recovery, did factory reset then applied root. Sorry can't be of more help. Have you true the automated root from the link I posted? It's based on debug fs but run through a batch file, maybe you should look at that batch file if you haven't already and see if there is anything different to what you have already tried. (Or try it if you haven't already, you never know.... good luck!)
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It would appear that I got lucky when I said previously that I managed to root with no problem and sorry if I misled anyone...
So, my experience here says that the only way to get root is by having a partial root...It would appear that I had this but did not know as there was no "on screen evidence"
My case was this...
As I am a firm believer in always starting afresh when any update comes along (I think especially this should be so in the case of an "incremental" update such as this -it was not a full rom as the size was too small - one should never have faith that all will be well afterwards as often seen on windows updates, mac os updates and android updates...) so I prefer to completely wipe device then start again and re-install apps after.
So, for anybody who wants rooted JB who hasn't been lucky enough to get it so far you'll have to be prepared to either wait for someone to find an exploit or do what I luckily did which also gives you a completely fresh start/clean install.
1 Backup everything you want by whatever is your favourite way of doing it
2 Reflash to .28 by using micro sd update
3 Root .28 using automated debugfs
4 protect root with voodoo ota rootkeeper
5 download and install JB update
6 Factory reset (wipe data in the recovery menu)
7 Run automated debugfs root (this works because of the hidden partial root I had)
8 Re-install apps
At least this way you get an "as new" OS and can tidy up your apps and data at the same time. I think this FW rocks and has, so far, shown absolutely 100% rock solid performance. :good:
stinky73 said:
It would appear that I got lucky when I said previously that I managed to root with no problem and sorry if I misled anyone...
So, my experience here says that the only way to get root is by having a partial root...It would appear that I had this but did not know as there was no "on screen evidence"
My case was this...
As I am a firm believer in always starting afresh when any update comes along (I think especially this should be so in the case of an "incremental" update such as this -it was not a full rom as the size was too small - one should never have faith that all will be well afterwards as often seen on windows updates, mac os updates and android updates...) so I prefer to completely wipe device then start again and re-install apps after.
So, for anybody who wants rooted JB who hasn't been lucky enough to get it so far you'll have to be prepared to either wait for someone to find an exploit or do what I luckily did which also gives you a completely fresh start/clean install.
1 Backup everything you want by whatever is your favourite way of doing it
2 Reflash to .28 by using micro sd update
3 Root .28 using automated debugfs
4 protect root with voodoo ota rootkeeper
5 download and install JB update
6 Factory reset (wipe data in the recovery menu)
7 Run automated debugfs root (this works because of the hidden partial root I had)
8 Re-install apps
At least this way you get an "as new" OS and can tidy up your apps and data at the same time. I think this FW rocks and has, so far, shown absolutely 100% rock solid performance. :good:
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How do you reflash to .28 with microsd update?
ogg1e said:
How do you reflash to .28 with microsd update?
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Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909819
stinky73 said:
Take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909819
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You can't downgrade without the bootloader unlocked
Hi all,
as the OTA update to jellybean was not working (dead android with yellow triangle), I downloaded the FW from asus web site.
Installed with the SD card procedure, all went fine.
BUT, the root backup of OTA root keeper is lost, and I'm now stuck without root. The root process is not working anymore (vipermod and co gives an access denied when copying files) and I cannot rollback.
Don't want to unlock my device, so let's hope somebody will find a way to root the JB...
To all: DO NOT MANUALLY UPDATE if you want to keep your root!
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I sold my TFP and was wondering if there are any tutorials on how to flash back to stock?
get outta here ya apple land lover....lmfao you stuck in the apple Matrix. they got you plugged in. they show you a nice new shiny screen n you Jump ship..SMH. its all good man. just busting your chops.
aside from that vv
I could've sworn I saw you said you unlocked your device in other threads. if this is true, there is no way to go back to stock. stock means you have a locked bootloader again. there is no relocking. if you want to go to stock firmware, look in developement section.
If it is unlocked, it will never be stock again. Otherwise, you can just root it and dd the blob file using the method detailed in the thread in the dev section about how to flash any version software,That will revert the kernel and boot and other stuff to stock and also unroot it. Then just do a factory reset/data wipe and you are good to go
I'm not concerned with the bootloader, I just want a stock looking ROM. Is that possible?
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If it is unlocked, it will never be stock again. Otherwise, you can just root it and dd the blob file using the method detailed in the thread in the dev section about how to flash any version software,That will revert the kernel and boot and other stuff to stock and also unroot it. Then just do a factory reset/data wipe and you are good to go
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So can I atleast unroot and flash stock kernel and rom?
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demandarin said:
get outta here ya apple land lover....lmfao you stuck in the apple Matrix. they got you plugged in. they show you a nice new shiny screen n you Jump ship..SMH. its all good man. just busting your chops.
aside from that vv
I could've sworn I saw you said you unlocked your device in other threads. if this is true, there is no way to go back to stock. stock means you have a locked bootloader again. there is no relocking. if you want to go to stock firmware, look in developement section.
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I've had all android my life, never tried apple, don't hate lol ill be back. In the meantime help me out! I'm sticking with my galaxy nexus no iPhone here!
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see the thing is, there have been several people who unlocked, used custom rom, then tried to flash back an official Asus stock rom and bricked their prime.
SO LET ME WARN YOU, IF YOU UNLOCKED, DO NOT TRY TO FLASH AN OFFICIAL ASUS ROM OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR TABLET. ask Diamondback for proof. you could try unofficial versions. there is a stock rom but has some tweaks added to it like root n some other things. you have to look in developers section on it. I forgot the guy name. I think it may be Jermaine. look for his stock rom thread. just plz make sure to research it thoroughly first. wouldn't want you to brick your prime.
on another note, if you unlocked n flashed a custom rom, didn't you nandroid backup your stock rom first before flashing? if so then you can just flash/restore that nandroid backup you have through CMW manually.
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see the thing is, there have been several people who unlocked, used custom rom, then tried to flash back an official Asus stock rom and bricked their prime.
SO LET ME WARN YOU, IF YOU UNLOCKED, DO NOT TRY TO FLASH AN OFFICIAL ASUS ROM OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR TABLET. ask Diamondback for proof. you could try unofficial versions. there is a stock rom but has some tweaks added to it like root n some other things. you have to look in developers section on it. I forgot the guy name. I think it may be Jermaine. look for his stock rom thread. just plz make sure to research it thoroughly first. wouldn't want you to brick your prime.
on another note, if you unlocked n flashed a custom rom, didn't you nandroid backup your stock rom first before flashing? if so then you can just flash/restore that nandroid backup you have through CMW manually.
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Restoring a nandroid in CWM does not grab the kernel, he still has to do the blob method I detailed. I grabbed the blob from the official asus .15 zip and it has worked fine. Done it several times myself. Do that method and you are unrooted, stock recovery. Should be like all stock except for bootloader. You will still need to do a factory reset/data wipe I believe.
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scook9 said:
Restoring a nandroid in CWM does not grab the kernel, he still has to do the blob method I detailed. I grabbed the blob from the official asus .15 zip and it has worked fine. Done it several times myself. Do that method and you are unrooted, stock recovery. Should be like all stock except for bootloader. You will still need to do a factory reset/data wipe I believe.
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How did you get back to stock recovery? OP of thread says that method will brick you if you are unlocked and rooted. Or am I looking at the wrong thread?
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I used this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492887
For what it is worth....that disclaimer was not up when I first tried it. I have the stock ROM with CWM and unlocked bootloader. It has worked fine for me....flashing the blob replaces the recovery with stock. I have done this 3 times without issue.....maybe I am lucky? Seems more like a CYA disclaimer to me. I can see NO reason why it would pose any threat, this code sits above the bootloader and would be the same whether unlocked or locked. the kernel would be the only concern....but it is replaced properly along with the recovery by the blob method
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I used this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492887
For what it is worth....that disclaimer was not up when I first tried it. I have the stock ROM with CWM and unlocked bootloader. It has worked fine for me....flashing the blob replaces the recovery with stock. I have done this 3 times without issue.....maybe I am lucky? Seems more like a CYA disclaimer to me. I can see NO reason why it would pose any threat, this code sits above the bootloader and would be the same whether unlocked or locked. the kernel would be the only concern....but it is replaced properly along with the recovery by the blob method
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OK.thanks. so just dd that blob file to, in my case, internal sdcard and reboot and that's it, and that puts recovery and kernel back to stock?
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No. Place it on the sdcard, insert into tablet. When doing dd command, if=input file (file source) of=output file (destination). I used a USB Thumb drive actually, doesn't matter as long as you know where the blob is for the dd command
Make sure you properly locate the file for the if parameter and that you exactly input the value for of. Messing this up will probably brick the tab so be careful
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No. Place it on the sdcard, insert into tablet. When doing dd command, if=input file (file source) of=output file (destination). I used a USB Thumb drive actually, doesn't matter as long as you know where the blob is for the dd command
Make sure you properly locate the file for the if parameter and that you exactly input the value for of. Messing this up will probably brick the tab so be careful
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Yeah I don't have an SD card.
Was hoping I could just do it from the internal sdcard..oh well thank you for the info
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You can do it from the internal SD Card/memory. Just have to change the path given for if=
You will need a computer at some point though as I am not sure there is a good method to extract the blob itself within android.
scook9 said:
You can do it from the internal SD Card/memory. Just have to change the path given for if=
You will need a computer at some point though as I am not sure there is a good method to extract the blob itself within android.
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Cool.laptop I have...so I will give it a shot. Thanks
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I already rooted and add CWM; however I can not unlock the bootloader. It keep on giving me an error message of "Unknown Error, maybe due internet connection issue please wait and try again later". Not sure what else to do... Please help
my suggestion: Go to the asus website, download the firmware for whatever version you are on, put it in the root of your prime and restart.
after it finishes restarting do an update, it will detect the file you just added and let you revert to stock through that file.
after its done reinstalling everything back to stock try unlocking again.
The asus installers tend to be really sticky about customized stuff on the tablets when you try to update. most of the time when i try to OTA i have to use this meathod to revert to stock first. Good luck!
I just download the apk from the Asus site. I installed it and the same error message happened.
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silly question but you have a good internet connection? perhaps its failing because its not able to send the signal to asus and get the key in response?
If that doesnt work i know one of the root tools had an unlock function built into it, im not sure how it differs from the stock unlock tool i know it would do the same thing but maybe through your compuers internet signal instead of the primes? Sorry i cant remember the name of it right now, if it comes to me ill post it.
I do have good wifi signal. I keep trying and same thing happened.
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<I already rooted and add CWM; however I can not unlock the bootloader. It keep on giving me an error message of "Unknown Error, maybe due internet connection issue please wait and try again later". Not sure what else to do... Please help>
Do you currently have CWM in your PRIME?
If yes, I think the bootloader was unlocked?
I installed CWM through Rom Managers
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Is there another way to unlock beside the tool that Asus gave us?
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toanau said:
Is there another way to unlock beside the tool that Asus gave us?
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toanau said:
I installed CWM through Rom Managers
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Can you boot into CWM? If you can then you're unlocked. If that is the case I would bet you are getting the error because you can't unlock twice
When you reboot your prime and if you don't see a message on the top left corner saying something 'unlock' then you're not unlock. When you reboot and hold the power button and volume down to get into recovery and you're getting the dead android you're not unlock.
When you run the Rom Manager to install CWM it will ALWAYS says success if you have root. It doesn't actually mean it worked.
It just show me the Android guy laying down. I did unlocked it before I sent it in for repair. Not sure if u can unlock more then once
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When I reboot there is no unlock message. I can't get in to CWM when I reboot. I still try everyday using the unlock tool but with no success.
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Think I found the answer to unlockable bootloader...
I can't say this will work for everyone but this worked for me just yesterday.
If you don't get the three icons when booting into bootloader you are not unlocked...those three being "Wipe Data", "USB", and "Android". Using the modded ViperMod tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25508554&postcount=52):
Unroot the Prime
If you have already downgraded to .15 great. If you have not do so now.
After the downgrade has completed, on your Prime go to "Settings" then go to "Backup & Reset" then a "Factory Data Reset". (Warning: All data will be erased).
After the reset has completed go back through the ViperMod tool...first root, then unlock (If you have done it correctly the Asus Unlock Tool will show up in your app drawer.) Then install CWM.
You should now be ready to flash your custom ROM.
Hope this helps. I have a bald spot from scratching my head over this one.
ok. giving a try tonight.
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Hillbilly Greg said:
I can't say this will work for everyone but this worked for me just yesterday.
If you don't get the three icons when booting into bootloader you are not unlocked...those three being "Wipe Data", "USB", and "Android". Using the modded ViperMod tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25508554&postcount=52):
Unroot the Prime
If you have already downgraded to .15 great. If you have not do so now.
After the downgrade has completed, on your Prime go to "Settings" then go to "Backup & Reset" then a "Factory Data Reset". (Warning: All data will be erased).
After the reset has completed go back through the ViperMod tool...first root, then unlock (If you have done it correctly the Asus Unlock Tool will show up in your app drawer.) Then install CWM.
You should now be ready to flash your custom ROM.
Hope this helps. I have a bald spot from scratching my head over this one.
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Tried resetting prime. Also used viper mod to load unlocking tool. But with the same result "unknown error may be due to network" thanks for your help
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Im not sure if you finally fixed your issues but I am having the same issue with my dads tablets. I could really use some help.
He has a TF201, build number -- iml74k.us_epad-9.4.2.11.1-20120118
This is whats going on
--When I try to boot into recovery I get the android guy on the ground with the red triangle
--When I try to unlock the device I get "unkown network errors please try later"
--When flashing the newest CWM trough Rom manager I get "blob signature verification failed and the reboots normaly
--Theres only 2 options in bootloader "wipe" and
--Also when I try System Firmware update i get no updates available
--Ive tryed viper mod with no luck, I was able to "unroot" and "root" the tablet but I cant do anything else, theres the option to downgrade to .15 but I need to upgrade and I cant.
little bit of the back story is: he bought tablet new, had to update to ICS, then rooted the device somehow (he doesnt remember), he thinks he had CWM before but Im not so sure.
Im completly lost and I have no ideal what to do next, please I need some help.
Hi,
I have recently purchased a Transformer Prime. It has auto-updated to Jellybean 4.1.1. As far as I can tell this means I can't root it... sparky's method and vipers method both fail, it looks like they are designed for ICS. Flashing latest TF201 version of CWM recovery is inneffectual - booting to this type of recovery mode just hangs the device.
I have tried to roll back using method 2. From the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
When using the command "mv /data/local/tmp /data/local/tmp.bak" I receive a permissions error (you can't do it, you ain't speshul enuff)
Device is not rooted. Device is Unlocked.
Any ideas? I would really like to root this so I can remove the useless crap Google bundle and install proper versions of Adblock and Titanium backup.
Happy to provide any information requested.
snaleman said:
Hi,
I have recently purchased a Transformer Prime. It has auto-updated to Jellybean 4.1.1. As far as I can tell this means I can't root it... sparky's method and vipers method both fail, it looks like they are designed for ICS. Flashing latest TF201 version of CWM recovery is inneffectual - booting to this type of recovery mode just hangs the device.
I have tried to roll back using method 2. From the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
When using the command "mv /data/local/tmp /data/local/tmp.bak" I receive a permissions error (you can't do it, you ain't speshul enuff)
Device is not rooted. Device is Unlocked.
Any ideas? I would really like to root this so I can remove the useless crap Google bundle and install proper versions of Adblock and Titanium backup.
Happy to provide any information requested.
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use the unlocker tool from asus and rollback. Search.... find one of the many threads on here telling you how to....
hx4700 Killer said:
use the unlocker tool from asus and rollback. Search.... find one of the many threads on here telling you how to....
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Hi, I don't think you read my post all the way through.
I have ALREADY unlocked the Device.
I have ALREADY searched this forum for roll back methods and tried them. They have failed. If there is a method I've missed that I haven't linked in my OP could you please point it out instead of being apathetic and useless.
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Hi, I don't think you read my post all the way through.
I have ALREADY unlocked the Device.
I have ALREADY searched this forum for roll back methods and tried them. They have failed. If there is a method I've missed that I haven't linked in my OP could you please point it out instead of being apathetic and useless.
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Did you try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615990
hx4700 Killer said:
Did you try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615990
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No, thankyou. Is this a method to install a recovery with the end goal of using the recovery to rollback?
snaleman said:
No, thankyou. Is this a method to install a recovery with the end goal of using the recovery to rollback?
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TWRP allows you to flash a rom blob file.
Do some reading on others doing reversions with twrp because you don't want to flash back the wrong blob file.
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TWRP allows you to flash a rom blob file.
Do some reading on others doing reversions with twrp because you don't want to flash back the wrong blob file.
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Ok. I have ICS blob file with .11 ending already because I read that was the most stable.
I'll read a little further though. Thanks man.
My father-in-law got a Prime about a year ago and used it for a month. Last night I came into my possession! So with what little time I had last night to play with it I unlocked the bootloader. I'm running 4.0.3 and the build is 9.4.2.21 (I know the last number is 20-something but I don't have it in front of me so I can't verify this but I think it's 21).
So I have the bootloader unlocked but I am a little cautious on how to proceed. I'm not new to rooting cause I did it on my OG Droid, Thunderbolt, and Verizon SGS3 but I've never used NV Flash so I just have a few things I was hoping the Prime community could help me with. I have read through the development forum but nothing really lays out steps. There is a video to unlock the bootloader and other videos showing how to root. Like I said, I just wanna make sure I'm doing it right.
How I think the steps go:
1) Unlock Bootloader (DONE)
2) Install Recovery (TWRP)
3) Run NV Flash (can this be done on ICS or JB?)
4) Root using an ICS one click method (this seems to be an easy one to use zedomax one click
5) Upgrade the bootloader from ICS to JB (not sure how to do this or where to get the JB bootloader)
6) Install JellyBean ROM of choice (Energy ROM seems to be pretty popular)
Any help/advice?
schmaltzy said:
My father-in-law got a Prime about a year ago and used it for a month. Last night I came into my possession! So with what little time I had last night to play with it I unlocked the bootloader. I'm running 4.0.3 and the build is 9.4.2.21 (I know the last number is 20-something but I don't have it in front of me so I can't verify this but I think it's 21).
So I have the bootloader unlocked but I am a little cautious on how to proceed. I'm not new to rooting cause I did it on my OG Droid, Thunderbolt, and Verizon SGS3 but I've never used NV Flash so I just have a few things I was hoping the Prime community could help me with. I have read through the development forum but nothing really lays out steps. There is a video to unlock the bootloader and other videos showing how to root. Like I said, I just wanna make sure I'm doing it right.
How I think the steps go:
1) Unlock Bootloader (DONE)
2) Install Recovery (TWRP)
3) Run NV Flash (can this be done on ICS or JB?)
4) Root using an ICS one click method (this seems to be an easy one to use zedomax one click
5) Upgrade the bootloader from ICS to JB (not sure how to do this or where to get the JB bootloader)
6) Install JellyBean ROM of choice (Energy ROM seems to be pretty popular)
Any help/advice?
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You have unlocked so now get nvflash done http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/ you can only do this while on ICS and if you make backups of the files created during the process you can never hard brick your device so get this done first.
Once that is done you can flash TWRP for ICS (make sure it is ICS version while on ICS bootloader, you will install a JB version later on)
You can now go about updating to jellybean bootloader and custom rom. You do not need to root first as the root will be built into the custom rom.
The easiest way I can suggest is to follow my instructions in the second post here for "Upgrade Instructions for ICS" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
If you wanted to install energy rom instead of Hairybean just replace the hairybean 1.51 rom in the instructions with energy rom and do the same.
flumpster said:
You have unlocked so now get nvflash done http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/ you can only do this while on ICS and if you make backups of the files created during the process you can never hard brick your device so get this done first.
Once that is done you can flash TWRP for ICS (make sure it is ICS version while on ICS bootloader, you will install a JB version later on)
You can now go about updating to jellybean bootloader and custom rom. You do not need to root first as the root will be built into the custom rom.
The easiest way I can suggest is to follow my instructions in the second post here for "Upgrade Instructions for ICS" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
If you wanted to install energy rom instead of Hairybean just replace the hairybean 1.51 rom in the instructions with energy rom and do the same.
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Awesome! Thanks for the help!
Couple questions:
1) I read through that second post and the TWRP update says "HairyBean TWRP Update." I'm guessing what this does is install a JB version of TWRP. Question is, does it matter that is is labeled with "HairyBean" if I am going to install something other than that ROM?
2) ROM suggestions? I just read some posts of people saying they really like Energy ROM. How's HairyBean? Comparison between the two?
schmaltzy said:
Awesome! Thanks for the help!
Couple questions:
1) I read through that second post and the TWRP update says "HairyBean TWRP Update." I'm guessing what this does is install a JB version of TWRP. Question is, does it matter that is is labeled with "HairyBean" if I am going to install something other than that ROM?
2) ROM suggestions? I just read some posts of people saying they really like Energy ROM. How's HairyBean? Comparison between the two?
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1. Hairybean Twrp is just a version I made that looks like you are in Jellybean and to me has a more logical layout. There is also an installer script that you run from windows to make it easier for people to install. If you want the default look then go to the twrp website and get the ics version and run the commands manually. It makes no difference what twrp you are running it is just cosmetic.
2. They are both based on stock rom, Hairybean looks more like the standard Jellybean where as Energy rom is themed. It is all down to personal preference. Try both and see which one you prefer.
edit.. Don't forget you are going to need an ICS version of twrp first. The hairybean twrp is for after you have flashed the JB bootloader.
edit 2.. There is a version of ICS twrp in this link you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
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...There is a version of ICS twrp in this link you can use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
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I downloaded that but it says in your post to open the .bat file in the zip.
Can I just flash ICS TWRP using an app like ROM toolbox or can I only do it through a windows machine using the .bat file?
schmaltzy said:
I downloaded that but it says in your post to open the .bat file in the zip.
Can I just flash ICS TWRP using an app like ROM toolbox or can I only do it through a windows machine using the .bat file?
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Ah, are you using linux or mac? The bat file is for windows yes.
flumpster said:
Ah, are you using linux or mac? The bat file is for windows yes.
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Using Windows.
I was just curious if it could be done through the tablet or if I need to use the computer to do it.
schmaltzy said:
Using Windows.
I was just curious if it could be done through the tablet or if I need to use the computer to do it.
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You can do it thru the tablet but it is a last resort really.
Download - ADB / Terminal method (not recommended):
Download the corresponding .blob file above. Save it to the root of your /sdcard directly (internal memory only) and rename it to twrp.blob
Launch terminal emulator or connect to your computer and open an adb shell, then type the following:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then reboot normally (NOT to recovery) to complete installation.
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You can do it thru the tablet but it is a last resort really.
Download - ADB / Terminal method (not recommended):
Download the corresponding .blob file above. Save it to the root of your /sdcard directly (internal memory only) and rename it to twrp.blob
Launch terminal emulator or connect to your computer and open an adb shell, then type the following:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Then reboot normally (NOT to recovery) to complete installation.
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Yea, you know, I think I'll just do it through my PC. Sounds like the safer method!
Just reading up on NV Flash right now. That seem like the most complicated process compared to what you laid out for me above....but it doesn't look too bad.
schmaltzy said:
Yea, you know, I think I'll just do it through my PC. Sounds like the safer method!
Just reading up on NV Flash right now. That seem like the most complicated process compared to what you laid out for me above....but it doesn't look too bad.
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It looks complicated but is simple really. Just follow the instructions one step at a time and all will be good mate
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It looks complicated but is simple really. Just follow the instructions one step at a time and all will be good mate
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Yea, not too worried. Like I said, I've rooted every Android phone I've had. Also had the HP Touchpad for a while and that thing was scary at times when using mooboot.
Thanks again for the help man! Hopefully I get to try this tonight and I'll let you know how it goes!
I've got a problem.....I can't figure out how to flash TWRP for ICS. From my rooting experience, I was going to flash it through ROM Manager or ROM toolbox but you need root in order to do that. I can't seem to get root though. I tried Zedomax and TPSparkyRoot but I can't get root access. How do I flash TWRP or any recovery for that matter without obtaining root access?
I did the NV Flash and it went good. FYI
schmaltzy said:
I've got a problem.....I can't figure out how to flash TWRP for ICS. From my rooting experience, I was going to flash it through ROM Manager or ROM toolbox but you need root in order to do that. I can't seem to get root though. I tried Zedomax and TPSparkyRoot but I can't get root access. How do I flash TWRP or any recovery for that matter without obtaining root access?
I did the NV Flash and it went good. FYI
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I linked you to it on the last page.
Download the zip in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
Extract it to your pc.
Power off the prime and then hold down power button and volume down for about 10 seconds until you see icons on your screen. Press volume down to go to the usb icon and then press volume up to enter fastboot mode (it will say entering fastboot mode and freeze on your screen, this is normal)
Make sure you have the drivers installed on pc for fastboot. You probably did it when you did nvflash but if not get them here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
Now run the bat file from the zip you extracted earlier and follow the onscreen instructions.
flumpster said:
I linked you to it on the last page.
Download the zip in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34477681&postcount=5705
Extract it to your pc.
Power off the prime and then hold down power button and volume down for about 10 seconds until you see icons on your screen. Press volume down to go to the usb icon and then press volume up to enter fastboot mode (it will say entering fastboot mode and freeze on your screen, this is normal)
Make sure you have the drivers installed on pc for fastboot. You probably did it when you did nvflash but if not get them here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
Now run the bat file from the zip you extracted earlier and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Got ya!
I did all that and it says it installed OK but how do I get into the recovery now?
The CMD window closes and my Prime is still on the fastboot screen. What buttons do I hold/press to get into TWRP?
Edit - NEVERMIND! Got there! Just had to hit the volume up button!
SUCCESS!
Love the Aroma installer and all the options. Just logging in now. Thanks for all your help!
You have a donate button for guiding me through this process?
schmaltzy said:
SUCCESS!
Love the Aroma installer and all the options. Just logging in now. Thanks for all your help!
You have a donate button for guiding me through this process?
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I don't need donations thanks mate. Class it as a Xmas present
Enjoy.
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I don't need donations thanks mate. Class it as a Xmas present
Enjoy.
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Well I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!
So I rooted my phone with a locked bootloader using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465 and went ahead and installed CWM recovery, and then tried to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428306
After my phone rebooted, I keep on getting this LG Security Error and cannot boot into the phone. I've tried to use the fastboot method to try and flash a new kdz, however I keep on getting stuck at the waiting for device part.. would appreciate it if anyone could help me to just restore my phone to factory settings?
cosmictrips said:
So I rooted my phone with a locked bootloader using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465 and went ahead and installed CWM recovery, and then tried to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428306
After my phone rebooted, I keep on getting this LG Security Error and cannot boot into the phone. I've tried to use the fastboot method to try and flash a new kdz, however I keep on getting stuck at the waiting for device part.. would appreciate it if anyone could help me to just restore my phone to factory settings?
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Sounds like you made a serious error and didn't do any research before proceeding. Did you install the LG drivers prior to doing anything with the phone? If not, you have just bricked your device. L9RecoveryInstaller.apk is the ONLY way at the moment to successfully install CWM on the P769 if the bootloader is locked. I don't have all the answers myself as I'm fairly new to this device, P769, myself. There may be someone here with a little more insight as to how to fix your issue, but if you didn't install LGs drivers beforehand, I'd say your device is bricked. Sorry.
You'll need to use fastboot to flash ICS u and x. Then go into upgrade mode by holding volume up and plugging the phone to the computer. Upgrade mode should pop up and you're ready to flash any kdz using the offline flash method.
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Or simply unbrick using the lgupdate tool. Why not go the easy way?
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cosmictrips said:
So I rooted my phone with a locked bootloader using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465 and went ahead and installed CWM recovery, and then tried to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428306
After my phone rebooted, I keep on getting this LG Security Error and cannot boot into the phone. I've tried to use the fastboot method to try and flash a new kdz, however I keep on getting stuck at the waiting for device part.. would appreciate it if anyone could help me to just restore my phone to factory settings?
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security error should appear when some system mod was been wrong (sorry bad english)
you should re-flash the firmware with kdz(this time flash a firmware with cwm and root included)
AXD96 said:
security error should appear when some system mod was been wrong (sorry bad english)
you should re-flash the firmware with kdz(this time flash a firmware with cwm and root included)
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L9 P769 is a much different creature than the other P76X variants. CWM CANNOT be installed on the recovery partition unless the bootloader is unlocked. There are very few people here who have managed to unlock the bootloader on this device ( P769 ). Any attempt to modify the bootloader, boot partition, or recovery ends in "LG Security Error". As per my previous post, the only way to get CWM on this device with a locked bootloader is with the L9RecoveryInstaller.apk.
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L9 P769 is a much different creature than the other P76X variants.
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Creature is right! What a nightmare this thing is!
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N00BY0815 said:
Or simply unbrick using the lgupdate tool. Why not go the easy way?
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This will not work until u use fastboot to flash ICS xand u. It will not reconize the phone until this is done.
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Where is L9RecoveryInstaller.apk?
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Where is L9RecoveryInstaller.apk?
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This post
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This post
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Thanks although CWM installed fine with this apk, however on boot up (with vol - pressed) it doesnt go into recovery mode
seshsud said:
Thanks although CWM installed fine with this apk, however on boot up (with vol - pressed) it doesnt go into recovery mode
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Do you have busybox installed and or do you have multiple copies of busybox installed?
If you don't have busybox, install it from the Play Store. Make sure it installs to /system/xbin.
If you have multiple copies, which I did when I had this error, use the busybox installer to uninstall all copies of busybox and then use the installer to reinstall busybox to /system/xbin.
You may need to run L9RecoveryInstaller again. It will say there is a recovery installed just reinstall anyway.
Reboot and try again.
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Do you have busybox installed and or do you have multiple copies of busybox installed?
If you don't have busybox, install it from the Play Store. Make sure it installs to /system/xbin.
If you have multiple copies, which I did when I had this error, use the busybox installer to uninstall all copies of busybox and then use the installer to reinstall busybox to /system/xbin.
You may need to run L9RecoveryInstaller again. It will say there is a recovery installed just reinstall anyway.
Reboot and try again.
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Yes that worked!! Thanks! Looks like we can't get CM11 onto this phone yet...currently on 20h...can the bootloader be unlocked at all...?How to get rid of all tmobile bloatware?
seshsud said:
Yes that worked!! Thanks! Looks like we can't get CM11 onto this phone yet...currently on 20h...can the bootloader be unlocked at all...?How to get rid of all tmobile bloatware?
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Cm11 is available, yes some people can unlock the bootloader. Theres a few threads about removing tmobile bloatware, along with solutions to the other questions I answered. Simply search your question and you'll find a solution. THEN if you can't find the solution by searching make a thread to ask about it. Goodluck if you try unlocking the bootloader, its quite a journey!! If you can't unlock it or the process scares you out of trying search Kuma ROM. Goodluck!
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This will not work until u use fastboot to flash ICS xand u. It will not reconize the phone until this is done.
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Hi, I'm in a similar boat as the OP, successfully rooted the device but didn't realise I needed an unlocked bootloader to flash a recovery. Now I get Security Error.
Now, I keep seeing "ICS x and u" on this forum, and have no idea what it is. Yet people keep saying it like it's obvious.
Is this it? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44144663
If so, obviously I can't follow the steps because my phone won't boot up past the splash screen. And said phone isn't recognized by ADB at the moment, because I can only figure out how to boot it into S/W update mode.
Currently I can't even use the L9RecoveryInstaller.apk, because, again, can't boot up. Help?
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Hi, I'm in a similar boat as the OP, successfully rooted the device but didn't realise I needed an unlocked bootloader to flash a recovery. Now I get Security Error.
Now, I keep seeing "ICS x and u" on this forum, and have no idea what it is. Yet people keep saying it like it's obvious.
Is this it? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44144663
If so, obviously I can't follow the steps because my phone won't boot up past the splash screen. And said phone isn't recognized by ADB at the moment, because I can only figure out how to boot it into S/W update mode.
Currently I can't even use the L9RecoveryInstaller.apk, because, again, can't boot up. Help?
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You'll need to use fastboot to flash the x and u images. They are included with the tools. Search the General section.
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Or simply unbrick using the lgupdate tool. Why not go the easy way?
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C this doesn't work. It gets stuck at 4 percent during the sw upgrade process.:crying: