Hi guys,
im gonna cut to the chase. some time ago my tf201 was having problems and i went to asus site n downloaded and installed everything that had to do with the tf201. turns out that included the unlocker tool which as i understand voids warranty and prevents update? is there some way to remove this? and if not, is there anyway to install jellybean into my tf201 (currently ICS) i really want to install jellybean so any help is much much appreciated.
on another thread i posted someone mentioned something about downloading a rom from the dev forum? kinda have no idea what to do. hope someone can shed some light on this
Unintentionally unlocked? I would say it is blessing in disguised
Try custom ROMs like Androwook and Energy.
I am using Androwook. I am very very happy with the performance. The tablet feels definitely faster and smoother than stock. Heard that Energy is good tho I have not tried it yet.
Thumbs up for Androwook Hairy Bean!
Everything you need on the page to update to jb bootloader and rom. And a very helpful community.
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where to i get that? how do i install it?? is tthere a STEP BY STEP guide? im afraid of messing up further. and isit jelly bean?? theres an app i wanna install but its onnly for jellybean
To: tuckermission. thanks for the reply on my other thread. thanks for the link but how do u get stuff like custom recovery??? im a complete noob. would appreciate any help
i see stuff like nvflash, custom recovery, unlocked bootloaded, jb bootloader. and its making me woozy
am i supposed to root first?
FYI:
Android version --> 4.0.4
Kernel Version --> 2.6.39.4-00003-g12de84f
[email protected] #1
Build Number--> IML74K.TW_epad-9.4.2.21-20120323
Pad EC version--> TF201-PAD-0215
So when have you unlocked your tablet or not? I'll help guide you through this process.
its been unlocked for quite some time now... sorry but i cant rmb the exact date
Alright so if you want Jelly Bean all you need to do is get the Jelly Bean boot loader. The easiest way to do this is to flash a rom that has this included in it. Do you have TWRP installed?
sorry was refreshing like an idiot n didnt realise it went on to 2nd page...
put it this way. i havent done anything other then unlock it
some people have been asking me to get hairybean from andro wook? isit the same?
I followed McJesus15's writeup (thanks btw) to install the twrp recovery. I used the Option 2 (Easy Option) to install the recovery and it was VERY easy and I had no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998359
I then went to the below page, read through it and flashed Androwook 1.51 to my Prime. It's never run so good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
I was always on the fence about doing this because I didn't want to screw anything up, nor void my warranty. I am glad I waited because I recently had an issue with my rear camera and had my Prime replaced under warranty. Now that I have a good working Prime and it's almost out of warranty, I said what the heck and upgraded. I also bought a dock and have finally put the 'Transformer' part of Prime to some good use. I LOVE this thing now.
turbodroid said:
I followed McJesus15's writeup (thanks btw) to install the twrp recovery. I used the Option 2 (Easy Option) to install the recovery and it was VERY easy and I had no problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998359
I then went to the below page, read through it and flashed Androwook 1.51 to my Prime. It's never run so good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
I was always on the fence about doing this because I didn't want to screw anything up, nor void my warranty. I am glad I waited because I recently had an issue with my rear camera and had my Prime replaced under warranty. Now that I have a good working Prime and it's almost out of warranty, I said what the heck and upgraded. I also bought a dock and have finally put the 'Transformer' part of Prime to some good use. I LOVE this thing now.
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do i need to install anything b4 doing the above 2 steps?
oh im still on ICS not jellybean yet
ChrisChan92 said:
do i need to install anything b4 doing the above 2 steps?
oh im still on ICS not jellybean yet
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Man, sorry I missed that. If I understand right, look into nvflash. I read with that, you can essentially never brick your prime and if you are still on ICS you can install nvflash. Once you get JB installed, you can flash to Androwook or other custom rom. I am not an expert so please research and good luck.
okay thanks
kay i gtg sleep have work tml. ill check back after work.
sorry for being a total noob and i appreciate all the help. anyway it sounds like nvflash is really important? and what are custom recoverys and how to get that onto my TF201 ICS? hope someone can help me.. thanks in advance!
helps plsss
shoild i install cwm??
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Hi there everyone. Was just looking up guides and tutorials on unlocking my tf201.
I went to the asus website to download the unlock tool http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&hashedid=FqCKMQDqgvSncfFM
And I noticed it says: Unlock Device Boot Loader (only works with tf201 ICS OS)
So my question is: Do I have to wait for asus to update their bootloader? or what do you guys recommend I'd do?
Thanks in Advance.
Rhendera said:
Hi there everyone. Was just looking up guides and tutorials on unlocking my tf201.
I went to the asus website to download the unlock tool http://support.asus.com/download.as...sformer+Prime+TF201&hashedid=FqCKMQDqgvSncfFM
And I noticed it says: Unlock Device Boot Loader (only works with tf201 ICS OS)
So my question is: Do I have to wait for asus to update their bootloader? or what do you guys recommend I'd do?
Thanks in Advance.
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officialy its only working with ics, due to changed bootloader. but some users reported successfull unlock even on JB. but i also read about one guy bricking his prime when trying to unlock on JB...dont know what went wrong in his case...
so everything on your own risk
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Hi there everyone. Was just looking up guides and tutorials on unlocking my tf201
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I unlocked my Prime using the Asus Unlock Tool V6 after I upgraded to JB. It worked perfectly for me.
But like beckzz said, one person reportedly bricked his prime trying to unlock it. YMMV
Hi guys
i want to unlock my prime but when i download unlock tool i run this and he said problem with connection or can't unlock something like this. What can i do? HELP
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Hi guys
i want to unlock my prime but when i download unlock tool i run this and he said problem with connection or can't unlock something like this. What can i do? HELP
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Hey, first of all pls check, if you have a serial number:
Settings->About Tablet -> Status
if S/N is empty, your device doesnt know its S/N. you can add it manually with a tool called "ratchet",
here are the instructions: http://androidroot.mobi/2012/01/31/introducing-ratchet-the-unknown-serial-fix/
credits to the author.
(you find your serial number on a sticker on the bottom of your tablet, or on the package in which it was shipped..)
After that, when you can see your S/N in Settings->About Tablet -> Status, you can try again.
if this fails to, you can try the following:
Some users reported, that they where able to unlock, after a factory reset. but remember: you loose root with factory reset and there is no root-method atm for JB.
If all the stuff didnt work: you are one of the "lucky" guys: there will be no unlock for your device and asus refuses support. (you are not alone, me and many others are with you)
atm there is an official asus employee named Tien, who is trying to help us. no success so far, but lets hope..
check these threads for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764917
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511195
beckzz said:
Hey, first of all pls check, if you have a serial number:
Settings->About Tablet -> Status
if S/N is empty, your device doesnt know its S/N. you can add it manually with a tool called "ratchet",
here are the instructions: http://androidroot.mobi/2012/01/31/introducing-ratchet-the-unknown-serial-fix/
credits to the author.
(you find your serial number on a sticker on the bottom of your tablet, or on the package in which it was shipped..)
After that, when you can see your S/N in Settings->About Tablet -> Status, you can try again.
if this fails to, you can try the following:
Some users reported, that they where able to unlock, after a factory reset. but remember: you loose root with factory reset and there is no root-method atm for JB.
If all the stuff didnt work: you are one of the "lucky" guys: there will be no unlock for your device and asus refuses support. (you are not alone, me and many others are with you)
atm there is an official asus employee named Tien, who is trying to help us. no success so far, but lets hope..
check these threads for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764917
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511195
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Okay i have the serial number. I run again the unlock tool but he said a unknown error.
I have a similar issue...any ideas for me?
beckzz said:
Hey, first of all pls check, if you have a serial number:
Settings->About Tablet -> Status
if S/N is empty, your device doesnt know its S/N. you can add it manually with a tool called "ratchet",
here are the instructions: http://androidroot.mobi/2012/01/31/introducing-ratchet-the-unknown-serial-fix/
credits to the author.
(you find your serial number on a sticker on the bottom of your tablet, or on the package in which it was shipped..)
After that, when you can see your S/N in Settings->About Tablet -> Status, you can try again.
if this fails to, you can try the following:
Some users reported, that they where able to unlock, after a factory reset. but remember: you loose root with factory reset and there is no root-method atm for JB.
If all the stuff didnt work: you are one of the "lucky" guys: there will be no unlock for your device and asus refuses support. (you are not alone, me and many others are with you)
atm there is an official asus employee named Tien, who is trying to help us. no success so far, but lets hope..
check these threads for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764917
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511195
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At the current moment my prime is being used as a daily driver. It is my college life all bundled in to one awesome device. Android version 4.0.3 ICS. It is rooted it has IML74. US_epad-9.4.2.28.2-20120529 It has latest superuser it has been backed up Voodoo OTA root keeper shows 100% The device is NOT UNLOCKED, it does not say that it is unlocked on start-up, ITS LOCKED but It has CWM 5.5.0.4 My first method of rooting was done though vipermods exploits Last time I updated I just flashed the proper/suitable stock .28 build that I have now through CWM from a rooted .21 stock
I can flash custom roms for unlocked devices but I am worried about a possible brick if I update to JB.
SpeedV said:
At the current moment my prime is being used as a daily driver. It is my college life all bundled in to one awesome device. Android version 4.0.3 ICS. It is rooted it has IML74. US_epad-9.4.2.28.2-20120529 It has latest superuser it has been backed up Voodoo OTA root keeper shows 100% The device is NOT UNLOCKED, it does not say that it is unlocked on start-up, ITS LOCKED but It has CWM 5.5.0.4 My first method of rooting was done though vipermods exploits Last time I updated I just flashed the proper/suitable stock .28 build that I have now through CWM from a rooted .21 stock
I can flash custom roms for unlocked devices but I am worried about a possible brick if I update to JB.
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ahmm...wait...
"The device is NOT UNLOCKED", it has "CWM 5.5.0.4" running and you "can flash custom roms for unlocked devices"?
so thats sounds like impossible...really...did you already try to flash CM 10 or something? was it working? no offense man, but im really interested in what is going on with your tablet...cause im unable to unlock and think about selling this piece of s*** ...its unusable for me with this script-kiddie-stock-fw running on it...
Grz
Look at my post...
beckzz said:
ahmm...wait...
"The device is NOT UNLOCKED", it has "CWM 5.5.0.4" running and you "can flash custom roms for unlocked devices"?
so thats sounds like impossible...really...did you already try to flash CM 10 or something? was it working? no offense man, but im really interested in what is going on with your tablet...cause im unable to unlock and think about selling this piece of s*** ...its unusable for me with this script-kiddie-stock-fw running on it...
Grz
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Thats correct. Look over at my post by searching ".28 to JB help" here on xda for more info on my situation...I have a video if people want proof and a bunch of detail on my issue. Help me out if you can.
Thank you.
SpeedV
okay..going to check this...crazy..
unfortunatly i was hoping, that you can help me get into the same situation as you are ^^
(cause unlocked with not showing "the unlock" is much better that no unlock ^^)
lets call it "the invisible unlock"
SpeedV said:
Thats correct. Look over at my post by searching ".28 to JB help" here on xda for more info on my situation...I have a video if people want proof and a bunch of detail on my issue. Help me out if you can.
Thank you.
SpeedV
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guyd said:
I unlocked my Prime using the Asus Unlock Tool V6 after I upgraded to JB. It worked perfectly for me.
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+1
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i did it!
a little scared but worked in jelly bean. thanks
ricardo1976 said:
a little scared but worked in jelly bean. thanks
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did it too today...worked perfectly in my second prime (my first prime was unable to be unlocked).
but what now? i installed twrp jb via fastboot, worked perfectly too.
But cm10 wont boot...any ideas?
Grz
beckzz said:
did it too today...worked perfectly in my second prime (my first prime was unable to be unlocked).
but what now? i installed twrp jb via fastboot, worked perfectly too.
But cm10 wont boot...any ideas?
Grz
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I haven't used CM10 since the early Craig builds, but reading around it looks like at least one version of CM10 here in the development area doesn't use the newer JB bootloader so if you had already upgraded ota to JB then you have the latest JB bootloader and CM10 won't work unless you use one that has been built based on the new bootloader.
In my opinion, don't get hung up on thinking CM10 is the end all be all for our Primes. Either Craigs stock JB Rom or Hairybean 1.3 give a very nice JB experience with lots of tweaks.
Good luck
Fireplug said:
I haven't used CM10 since the early Craig builds, but reading around it looks like at least one version of CM10 here in the development area doesn't use the newer JB bootloader so if you had already upgraded ota to JB then you have the latest JB bootloader and CM10 won't work unless you use one that has been built based on the new bootloader.
In my opinion, don't get hung up on thinking CM10 is the end all be all for our Primes. Either Craigs stock JB Rom or Hairybean 1.3 give a very nice JB experience with lots of tweaks.
Good luck
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hey,
running the cm10 nightly port of craig now...at least its working ^^
ill try other roms too, no question!
and hairybean is running on jb bootloader?
Grz
beckzz said:
hey,
running the cm10 nightly port of craig now...at least its working ^^
ill try other roms too, no question!
and hairybean is running on jb bootloader?
Grz
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Yup, latest Hairybean is using the actual JB boot loader for t201
I cant seem to download the unlock tool from the jellybean website, the select OS box has no items for me to choose from (im on Windows8)
Postal Psycho said:
I cant seem to download the unlock tool from the jellybean website, the select OS box has no items for me to choose from (im on Windows8)
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I first saw this behaviour about 2 weeks ago. I think you get this situation if you go direct to the download page/tab. If you navigate off the download page to another page on the site and then return (not by using the browser's back button but using links on the page) you find the drop down list is populated.
Postal Psycho said:
I cant seem to download the unlock tool from the jellybean website, the select OS box has no items for me to choose from (im on Windows8)
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I had the same problem. Try using the stock browser on yr prime
Hi!
Before the OTA jelly bean upgrade i had rooted my tablet using DebugfsRoot primarily for the reason that i wanted to use my PS3 controller with the tab.
Everything went good and i had a blast, then the OTA upgrade came. I was really stocked to try out jelly bean so i decided to take the upgrade even though i knew it would break my root (i was thinking there will probably be another way to root again in a few weeks).
I later cleared the tablets memory and it's SD-card to get a smoother experience on JB.
So here i am, jelly bean and not rooted. I've begun researching how to get my root back and from what I've gathered i need to:
unlock the bootloader,
downgrade to ISC,
root,
save the root,
upgrade to jelly bean,
recover the root.
That's a lot of steps for someone who has only rooted using the automated tool, and to be honest it scared me a little.
I just wanted to know if there is any other (preferably easier) way and if i can lock the bootloader after I've unlocked it (since the warranty goes away).
If there isn't any easier way, does anyone of you know a step-by-step guide i can follow?
Thanks,
Tallkotten
Tallkotten said:
Hi!
Before the OTA jelly bean upgrade i had rooted my tablet using DebugfsRoot primarily for the reason that i wanted to use my PS3 controller with the tab.
Everything went good and i had a blast, then the OTA upgrade came. I was really stocked to try out jelly bean so i decided to take the upgrade even though i knew it would break my root (i was thinking there will probably be another way to root again in a few weeks).
I later cleared the tablets memory and it's SD-card to get a smoother experience on JB.
So here i am, jelly bean and not rooted. I've begun researching how to get my root back and from what I've gathered i need to:
unlock the bootloader,
downgrade to ISC,
root,
save the root,
upgrade to jelly bean,
recover the root.
That's a lot of steps for someone who has only rooted using the automated tool, and to be honest it scared me a little.
I just wanted to know if there is any other (preferably easier) way and if i can lock the bootloader after I've unlocked it (since the warranty goes away).
If there isn't any easier way, does anyone of you know a step-by-step guide i can follow?
Thanks,
Tallkotten
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You cannot downgrade to ICS unless you did nvflash while on ICS which you haven't.
Your process would be, unlock bootloader, install TWRP recovery, flash custom jellybean rom with root built in.
flumpster said:
You cannot downgrade to ICS unless you did nvflash while on ICS which you haven't.
Your process would be, unlock bootloader, install TWRP recovery, flash custom jellybean rom with root built in.
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Thanks, but then i wont be able to have the vanilla android experience. Or is it any ROM that's basically the same as normal android but root in it?
Why is it that i cant just unlock bootloader and then root? Do i really need to swap roms?
Tallkotten said:
Thanks, but then i wont be able to have the vanilla android experience. Or is it any ROM that's basically the same as normal android but root in it?
Why is it that i cant just unlock bootloader and then root? Do i really need to swap roms?
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Hairybean 1.51 is basically the stock rom experience with root and speed tweaks.
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Hairybean 1.51 is basically the stock rom experience with root and speed tweaks.
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I see, thank you very much.
It just seems like a lot of stuff to go through compared to that automated root. Never wanted to change ROMS :/
Are you certain there isn't any other way?
Tallkotten said:
I see, thank you very much.
It just seems like a lot of stuff to go through compared to that automated root. Never wanted to change ROMS :/
Are you certain there isn't any other way?
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Well u can unlock, flash twrp and then just flash a root zip in TWRP but that is no less steps than flashing the rom and you have none of the speed improvements. The reason most people unlock is to install the custom rom because it is far faster than stock but if that's what you want to do so be it
flumpster said:
Well u can unlock, flash twrp and then just flash a root zip in TWRP but that is no less steps than flashing the rom and you have none of the speed improvements. The reason most people unlock is to install the custom rom because it is far faster than stock but if that's what you want to do so be it
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It's just that if i flash a ROM then i (since i like to be thorough) have to research and spend lots of time checking which ROM is best for me
We'll see what i end up doing.
Do you know how the warranty is affected by unlocking? And can it be restored to it's original state after an unlock?
Tallkotten said:
It's just that if i flash a ROM then i (since i like to be thorough) have to research and spend lots of time checking which ROM is best for me
We'll see what i end up doing.
Do you know how the warranty is affected by unlocking? And can it be restored to it's original state after an unlock?
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There is no research to do. You say you want it like stock, that only leaves hairybean 1.51 for you.
Once you are unlocked you cannot relock and your warranty is void.
flumpster said:
There is no research to do. You say you want it like stock, that only leaves hairybean 1.51 for you.
Once you are unlocked you cannot relock and your warranty is void.
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Ok, thanks for your help. I'm still undecided on what to do at the moment :/
Tallkotten said:
Ok, thanks for your help. I'm still undecided on what to do at the moment :/
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I'm in almost the exact same position you're in. Had root on ICS, lost it on the change to JB. I have several months left on my warranty so am uneasy unlocking and voiding my safety net. Having said that my Prime has zero problems and works as expected, but still I'm reluctant.
I've read through every page on HairyBean and Energy threads and am busting to experience them...especially Energy as it seems to get updated with stunning regularity. But I also believe Asus 4.2 update is coming soon and think it will further enhance the stock OS. Fark, dunno man.....lol I'll do it if you will
tweeny80 said:
I'm in almost the exact same position you're in. Had root on ICS, lost it on the change to JB. I have several months left on my warranty so am uneasy unlocking and voiding my safety net. Having said that my Prime has zero problems and works as expected, but still I'm reluctant.
I've read through every page on HairyBean and Energy threads and am busting to experience them...especially Energy as it seems to get updated with stunning regularity. But I also believe Asus 4.2 update is coming soon and think it will further enhance the stock OS. Fark, dunno man.....lol I'll do it if you will
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Some observations. I am not sure what the actual percentage is but from what I have seen most of the people who have sent their prime in for warranty work have gotten back a prime that can not be unlocked. I am pretty sure that if I got green camera or something of that nature I would just live with it or repair it myself. If and when ASUS releases a 4.2 update it will be an improvement to the stock os that will still not bring stock os on locked prime to a fraction of the speed and productivity available on an unlocked prime using a custom rom. Further anything asus releases will be available within the week with improvements by devs for unlocked primes. The warranty on the prime is for people who have the explicit goal to keep the tablet mediocre at best.
tweeny80 said:
I'm in almost the exact same position you're in. Had root on ICS, lost it on the change to JB. I have several months left on my warranty so am uneasy unlocking and voiding my safety net. Having said that my Prime has zero problems and works as expected, but still I'm reluctant.
I've read through every page on HairyBean and Energy threads and am busting to experience them...especially Energy as it seems to get updated with stunning regularity. But I also believe Asus 4.2 update is coming soon and think it will further enhance the stock OS. Fark, dunno man.....lol I'll do it if you will
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Haha. Just got my Nexus 4 a few days ago and i can tell you that 4.2 is awesome. I really miss it when i'm using my prime.
The only reason i'd like root is to have more freedom with my PS3 controller... Why did they have to go and make is so hard to root? :/
Will there ever be a way to root JB without unlock the Prime or is that technically impossible?
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Will there ever be a way to root JB without unlock the Prime or is that technically impossible?
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I'd love an answer to this as well
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I'd love an answer to this as well
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So much time passed and nobody answered this important question.
So long story short, I bought a prime off of someone on swappa. It's in great condition and works great, but I have the flashing bug. Normally I'd just start with the usual guides to root and flash, but the device came rooted and with a custom ROM. I know these primes are touchy and don't want to end up with a brick. So here's my current setup, can anyone point me where to go next. My Google fu seems to be weak because I haven't been able to find what I should do.
He used nvflash and I have the files if I need to perform a repair from a brick (his words)
During boot it displays 9.4.2.28 r01 and the tegra logo is in he center of bottom
Twrp 2.3.3.8 is installed
Baked blackbean 6 is installed
Build is JZO54K
Kernel is 2.6.39.4-baked-g94e883f
I think I'm on the ICS bootloader from the posts I've read but didn't see a thread detailing the upgrade process to get to jellybean. Do I need to upgrade to use the current roms?
Thoughts, comments, concerns?
Thanks!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
Theoriginalgiga said:
So long story short, I bought a prime off of someone on swappa. It's in great condition and works great, but I have the flashing bug. Normally I'd just start with the usual guides to root and flash, but the device came rooted and with a custom ROM. I know these primes are touchy and don't want to end up with a brick. So here's my current setup, can anyone point me where to go next. My Google fu seems to be weak because I haven't been able to find what I should do.
He used nvflash and I have the files if I need to perform a repair from a brick (his words)
During boot it displays 9.4.2.28 r01 and the tegra logo is in he center of bottom
Twrp 2.3.3.8 is installed
Baked blackbean 6 is installed
Build is JZO54K
Kernel is 2.6.39.4-baked-g94e883f
I think I'm on the ICS bootloader from the posts I've read but didn't see a thread detailing the upgrade process to get to jellybean. Do I need to upgrade to use the current roms?
Thoughts, comments, concerns?
Thanks!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
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Sounds like you're golden, if nv Flash is enabled, there are many ROMs available here, i would suggest the Craig C Gomez ROMs that are here on xda.... what boot loader are you on? Go to
Settings ≥About Tablet to see
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Theoriginalgiga said:
So long story short, I bought a prime off of someone on swappa. It's in great condition and works great, but I have the flashing bug. Normally I'd just start with the usual guides to root and flash, but the device came rooted and with a custom ROM. I know these primes are touchy and don't want to end up with a brick. So here's my current setup, can anyone point me where to go next. My Google fu seems to be weak because I haven't been able to find what I should do.
He used nvflash and I have the files if I need to perform a repair from a brick (his words)
During boot it displays 9.4.2.28 r01 and the tegra logo is in he center of bottom
Twrp 2.3.3.8 is installed
Baked blackbean 6 is installed
Build is JZO54K
Kernel is 2.6.39.4-baked-g94e883f
I think I'm on the ICS bootloader from the posts I've read but didn't see a thread detailing the upgrade process to get to jellybean. Do I need to upgrade to use the current roms?
Thoughts, comments, concerns?
Thanks!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app
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Read up on androwook (hairybean) tis the one ive used for ages..... the op has the instructions you need to go up to jellybean.... the user group is exceptional but read for yourself.... they do tell you how to identify if your on ics bootloader also.... travel carefully... read LOTS
Pixelation said:
Sounds like you're golden, if nv Flash is enabled, there are many ROMs available here, i would suggest the Craig C Gomez ROMs that are here on xda.... what boot loader are you on? Go to
Settings ≥About Tablet to see
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, Which field are you referring to in the about page? I've listed the major fields in my first post.
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Read up on androwook (hairybean) tis the one ive used for ages..... the op has the instructions you need to go up to jellybean.... the user group is exceptional but read for yourself.... they do tell you how to identify if your on ics bootloader also.... travel carefully... read LOTS
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Thanks, I'll read through androwook and when I'm done I'll read it again.
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Read up on androwook (hairybean) tis the one ive used for ages..... the op has the instructions you need to go up to jellybean.... the user group is exceptional but read for yourself.... they do tell you how to identify if your on ics bootloader also.... travel carefully... read LOTS
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Thanks for the recommendation, I read through the posts, read again and successfully upgraded.
One note future searches, If you don't already have the TF201 drivers downloaded and installed, you'll need to do a google search for "TF201 fastboot drivers" and it'll be the first or second link. You'll need to do this if the device comes up in your device manager with an exclamation point and has no idea what it is. If you get hung up on <waiting for device> it's probably a driver issue.
Hello XDA members.
I am an iOS user who recently started using my Asus Transformer tf-201 which was gifted.
I know quite a bit on unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone but Android is very new to me.
Before i ask you guys for help, i have searched the forum quite a bit to understand the complexities of Unlocking and Rooting.So please go easy on me
My tf-201 is running build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.18-20121122
I want to root my device without bricking.So how do i do it?
The forum has a lot of bits and pieces of information so its really hard for me to step further
Can anybody assist me to root my ft-201?
Many people have said you need to Unlock but the unlock tool on Asus website is not for the firmware i am using.
If in case i can unlock,post that how should i go about?
Which firmware should i install?
If incase Asus releases new firmware can i update it?
Unlocked
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
sathya said:
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
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since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
whycali said:
since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
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Appreciate your kind help and thanks for replying.
Hairybean is a custom firmware which has altered the UI bits which i really dont want.
Does it has any performance improvements?
What about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
Can i follow that to root my TF201?
sathya said:
Appreciate your kind help and thanks for replying.
Hairybean is a custom firmware which has altered the UI bits which i really dont want.
Does it has any performance improvements?
What about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
Can i follow that to root my TF201?
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The alterations to the ui bits as you call them in androwook rom are options in the aroma installer. there are none that are mandatory. anyway I dont know what is in the urkle rom. the important part is the use of the clemsyn kernel. It by and large solves the IO issues that cause lags in the prime. The clemsyn kernel is only for stock based roms.
if you want it bare try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
I'm on STOCK 10.4.2.18
whycali said:
The alterations to the ui bits as you call them in androwook rom are options in the aroma installer. there are none that are mandatory. anyway I dont know what is in the urkle rom. the important part is the use of the clemsyn kernel. It by and large solves the IO issues that cause lags in the prime. The clemsyn kernel is only for stock based roms.
if you want it bare try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
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Because of the MAC-address-mismatch I was unable to unlock my TF201 using the ASUS unlock-tool. My prime was updated from 9.4.x by Wistron (ASUS-partner) up to STOCK 10.4.2.18 during a RMA without asking. Now ASUS accepted that their partner made a mistake by updating the prime to a (for me) unusable firmware. They told me to RMA the prime back to let them do the unlock for me (for free - thanks to the great ASUS-customer support).
Do you know which version of TWRP I can use as soon as I've installed the "HB-4.2.1-bootloader & recovery"?
The lowest version I ever can use from now on (f.e.) is the one inside the "Downgrade Hairybean 4.1.1 Bootloader & Recovery.zip"-package?
Would it be possible to install the nightly CyanogenMOD-10 onto my tablet? (I think they still are using CWM)
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CM10 and CM10.1 (unofficial) are using TWRP too...
CM10 uses ICS-TWRP so that I think I can't use CM10!
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The reason why I'm asking about installing CM10 is that I want to try some firmwares and (thanks to Wistron) I am a bit confused and don't want to brick my tablet.
Thanks in advance & regards,
Roy
How can I unlock the bootloader on 10.4.2.18??
I just got of the phone with a representative on ASUS SUPPORT. He asked
around his office to see if he could provide me with information on this issue
that is keeping those of us that went to the latest firmware without doing the
NVFLASH process... He said that this operation is possible and can be
done by unlocking the bootloader (which I haven't done for many reasons.)
But now that Androwook has come out with the Hairy Bean ROM, it is
crucial for me to be able to do this. Stock ROM is Just the worst that can be
with this tablet now a days. I want to know if there are any links to this process,
either flashing TWRP after unlocking the boot-loader, or using cmd, flashing one
of the other firmwares on ASUS's website, Or some other way that someone
has done. By what ASUS told me, this is possible. I need clear and thorough
instructions and proof of this. I am not a developer, just an amateur on this. Pretty
techy, so there is no need to dumb things out too much for me to able to follow. I
am currently on 10.4.18.... android 4.1.1. Any other relavent information can be
obtained by messaging me or something. A lot of us need this help so we can do
the NVFLASH process and go on to make this tablet that is no longer in style great
again.
When I sent mine in, I told them to downgrade to ICS. They did. I was excited to do NVFlash. But when I tried doing it, it just wouldn't work properly. I don't know why, but I just ended up upgrading to JB and doing the Androwook thread instructions.
Bootloader....
sahilcc7 said:
When I sent mine in, I told them to downgrade to ICS. They did. I was excited to do NVFlash. But when I tried doing it, it just wouldn't work properly. I don't know why, but I just ended up upgrading to JB and doing the Androwook thread instructions.
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Maybe it is possible to downgrade the firmware to ICS but not the bootloader? possibly? I just want a basically indestructible Prime. (unbricable)... can you post the Androwook thread here so I can check it out.?
thank you.
Hmm, that could be a possibility but I'm not expert.
Androwook:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
sahilcc7 said:
Hmm, that could be a possibility but I'm not expert.
Androwook:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
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Thanks... im just kind of pissed that no one cares about this device any more...
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda app-developers app