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
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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
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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?
netgear64 said:
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
Tallkotten said:
I'd love an answer to this as well
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So much time passed and nobody answered this important question.
Related
Hi all,
I currently own a HTC Wildfire and have squeezed everything out of it by rooting/roms/root apps etc. So I know the benefits of rooting and used it on my HTC mainly to speed it up (it only has a 528mhz cpu, no gpu so things stock are pretty slow ) and remove the HTC crap apps. Now, as the Prime is already so fast and can handle almost anything, I wonder if there is any benefit of installing a custom ROM on it. I'm surely going to root it when I get it (to OC and f.e. Titanium Backup), but why a custom ROM when ASUS updates the Prime often enough? And one other thing, what is the size of the dev community concerning the prime. The wildfire had a really large community with lots of Rom's, but I obviously don't know about this Transformer.
Thanks in advance
Why? Simply to make a fast prime even Faster.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA
Jonphinguyen7 said:
Why? Simply to make a fast prime even Faster.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA
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I was already planning to do so But what about the ROM's. Do they actually add any extra functionality that is not present in the stock rom?
tobitronics said:
I was already planning to do so But what about the ROM's. Do they actually add any extra functionality that is not present in the stock rom?
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yes they do. just head over to developement section and look at the features list for each rom. there is also another feature packed rom, AOKP, but its not hosted on this site anymore. its on another forum. just Google for it and you should be able to find it. We also have custom kernels that adds alot of kernel optimization like memory tweaks, 1.8Ghz overclock, and other things. Motley & Shaky have custom kernels in prime developement section. just head over there and check out those feature lists also. Tons of improvements made over stock kernel.
There are also some Cornerstone ROMs available, which give you a completely new experience and definitely extend the Android tablet experience.
Root ver.21 with unlocked Bootloader
Hello,
i'm a new tf201 user and was be able to make CWM 5.8.2.0 after unlocked the Bootloader without to root the transformer Prime. Now, i don't know how to root it, because the update is up to day ver.21.
I read always to downgrade to Version 15 or 17, and then root and upgrade to version 21, but on a tf201 with locked Bootloader. What can i do with an unlocked Bootloader?
Andres73garcia said:
Hello,
i'm a new tf201 user and was be able to make CWM 5.8.2.0 after unlocked the Bootloader without to root the transformer Prime. Now, i don't know how to root it, because the update is up to day ver.21.
I read always to downgrade to Version 15 or 17, and then root and upgrade to version 21, but on a tf201 with locked Bootloader. What can i do with an unlocked Bootloader?
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if you already unlocked, you don't even need to use conventional methods of rooting. Just flash anyone of the custom roms available as all of them have root built into them. If you want a stock rom just rooted, there's a custom one for that also that all you have to do is flash it. Whatever you do, don't try to flash Asus official roms from their website. Only flash custom roms from here or another site.
So now that you're unlocked , you have a choice of flashing a rooted, plain stock rom. no changes other than root. Or you can flash any one of the custom roms here. which all have root built into them. just make sure to read up on all of them and how to properly install.
edit: i just noticed you said you have CWM and unlocked. You only can flash CWM if you're already rooted and unlocked. Installing CWM app is does not mean you flashed CWM recovery. You have to do that within the app. then you power down and boot into recovery to make sure it worked. unlocking the prime wont make you lose root. Install an app called "root checker" from the marketplace. Its free and will let you know if you're still rooted or not.
demandarin said:
if you already unlocked, you don't even need to use conventional methods of rooting. Just flash anyone of the custom roms available as all of them have root built into them. If you want a stock rom just rooted, there's a custom one for that also that all you have to do is flash it. Whatever you do, don't try to flash Asus official roms from their website. Only flash custom roms from here or another site.
So now that you're unlocked , you have a choice of flashing a rooted, plain stock rom. no changes other than root. Or you can flash any one of the custom roms here. which all have root built into them. just make sure to read up on all of them and how to properly install.
edit: i just noticed you said you have CWM and unlocked. You only can flash CWM if you're already rooted and unlocked. Installing CWM app is does not mean you flashed CWM recovery. You have to do that within the app. then you power down and boot into recovery to make sure it worked. unlocking the prime wont make you lose root. Install an app called "root checker" from the marketplace. Its free and will let you know if you're still rooted or not.
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Well, when i start the display shows "unlocked Bootloader" and if i press volume down and power, i get the CWM 5.8.2.0. Then i can navigate to choose zip and i see the sd-card. But on the root checker, i get the message "no Rooted". Well, first of all, thanks for your kindness.
This afternoon I download the ROM you mention, and proof that he takes it. We comment on the result.
Andres73garcia said:
Well, when i start the display shows "unlocked Bootloader" and if i press volume down and power, i get the CWM 5.8.2.0. Then i can navigate to choose zip and i see the sd-card. But on the root checker, i get the message "no Rooted". Well, first of all, thanks for your kindness.
This afternoon I download the ROM you mention, and proof that he takes it. We comment on the result.
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Thank you, run to the first. Now i tested the new Rom and tell you more . Thanks, thanks, thanks........
I've looked around the dev section and I wonder what the benefits are of unlocking your tab with the Asus unlock tool. Do you really need it to flash cwm and/or a custom rom?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA
Andres73garcia said:
Thank you, run to the first. Now i tested the new Rom and tell you more . Thanks, thanks, thanks........
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you welcome
tobitronics said:
I've looked around the dev section and I wonder what the benefits are of unlocking your tab with the Asus unlock tool. Do you really need it to flash cwm and/or a custom rom?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA
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no one really needs to do it. Its a choice whether you want to or not. its already been well explained as to why people do so.
So in short, if you want to try custom roms/kernels that run better than stock rom and have features & optimization not found on stock, then you need to root, then unlock, then install CWM , then flash recovery from within that app, then flash rom/kernel of your choice.
Some roms change up the look and feel of the tablet, for the better of course. some add functionality benefits you will never see on a stock rom.
demandarin said:
you welcome
no one really needs to do it. Its a choice whether you want to or not. its already been well explained as to why people do so.
So in short, if you want to try custom roms/kernels that run better than stock rom and have features & optimization not found on stock, then you need to root, then unlock, then install CWM , then flash recovery from within that app, then flash rom/kernel of your choice.
Some roms change up the look and feel of the tablet, for the better of course. some add functionality benefits you will never see on a stock rom.
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So if I understand it correctly you only can install a custom rom when you have unlocked the bootloader, right?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA
resell value?
need advice!
do you guys think that unlocking the prime will reduce its resell value?
I've always unlocked devices but I've always reverted them to their original state before selling them. it seems once unlocked, OTA's won't be possible anymore. Do you think instaling a stock-like rom will do the job?
I haven't seen anyone mention this fact about unlocking and I thought this thread is the appropriate one.
Thanks for your input everyone!
Resale only matters in terms of value if there's an active warranty on the device or not. If there isn't, then it's probably going to INCREASE the resale value if you move off the stock ROM and onto a "Stock like" (Primalicious, Virtuous Prime, etc), along with a proper recovery setup, on account of the fact that once set up in such a manner, it requires gold standard stupidity to brick the device.
That said, if it -does- still have a working warranty and you've not unlocked the bootloader, it's generally considered good for the value of the prime to not fiddle with it (stock primes are getting RMA'd with increasing frequency, word around the campfire is that the .21 update has caused a lot more hassle than it ever fixed).
I'm somewhat wondering if ASUS may end up recalling the original primes and replacing them / refurbishing them up to C4 spec on the house, regardless of bootloader status, as the mess with WiFi and Bluetooth seems a bit too widespread.
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??
Hello XDA members.
I am an iOS user who recently started using my Asus Transformer tf-201 which was gifted.
I know quite a bit on unlocking and jailbreaking an iPhone but Android is very new to me.
Before i ask you guys for help, i have searched the forum quite a bit to understand the complexities of Unlocking and Rooting.So please go easy on me
My tf-201 is running build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.18-20121122
I want to root my device without bricking.So how do i do it?
The forum has a lot of bits and pieces of information so its really hard for me to step further
Can anybody assist me to root my ft-201?
Many people have said you need to Unlock but the unlock tool on Asus website is not for the firmware i am using.
If in case i can unlock,post that how should i go about?
Which firmware should i install?
If incase Asus releases new firmware can i update it?
Unlocked
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
sathya said:
Waiting for some desperate help and getting none, i went ahead and unlocked my tf201.
Now how should i go about? NVFlash?
I want to root my device
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since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
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since you are already on the jellybean bootloader and unlocked you can not do nvflash but dont worry about that whats done is done. there is no known method of rooting the prime once upgraded to jellybean without unlocking. the most important thing to prevent bricks is that you know not to ever install CWM because its not supported and dont install TWRP recovery for ICS because you are past that now. This leaves you basically one option if you want to root. you need to install TWRP for Jellybean and then install a pre rooted rom. I obviously suggest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 because it is the fastest and smoothest rom.
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Appreciate your kind help and thanks for replying.
Hairybean is a custom firmware which has altered the UI bits which i really dont want.
Does it has any performance improvements?
What about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
Can i follow that to root my TF201?
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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?
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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...
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All:
I have my note II rooted, and its running 4.1.2
I received the OTA today, and I chose not to download it. Just curious on what folks are doing ?
I dont run any custom rom on my Note II, I just use it for rooting purposes....
if I do want to upgrade to 4.3 what is the suggested path of action ?
I thought I could use wugfresh I guess not though ?
Thanks
ch3ss said:
All:
I have my note II rooted, and its running 4.1.2
I received the OTA today, and I chose not to download it. Just curious on what folks are doing ?
I dont run any custom rom on my Note II, I just use it for rooting purposes....
if I do want to upgrade to 4.3 what is the suggested path of action ?
I thought I could use wugfresh I guess not though ?
Thanks
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Once you upgrade to 4.3 OTA, your bootloader is locked and root is gone, along with the generally unwelcome addition of Samsung's KNOX technology. No bootloader exploit currently exists. If you upgrade by flashing one of the ROM's here on XDA or the non-OTA update to 4.3 (check the Android Development forum), you get the latest software and keep an unlocked bootloader & root.
computerslayer said:
Once you upgrade to 4.3 OTA, your bootloader is locked and root is gone, along with the generally unwelcome addition of Samsung's KNOX technology. No bootloader exploit currently exists. If you upgrade by flashing one of the ROM's here on XDA or the non-OTA update to 4.3 (check the Android Development forum), you get the latest software and keep an unlocked bootloader & root.
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Wife gave me my Christmas present yesterday...(a Note 2 she bought used...lovely phone). It started an update when I fired it up, (has been so long since I rooted my Bionic, I completely forgot about OTA's) It now has 4.3, and the only sort of tethering I can mange with it is usb pdanet, which merely qualifies as 'better than nothing', as it often drops out. Might have to put the damn thing in a drawer and fire up the Bionic until the tech gods here work it out. Am downloading a zip from another thread mentioned by Tfly12 that purports to get around the entitlement check...will see
Mejud said:
Wife gave me my Christmas present yesterday...(a Note 2 she bought used...lovely phone). It started an update when I fired it up, (has been so long since I rooted my Bionic, I completely forgot about OTA's) It now has 4.3, and the only sort of tethering I can mange with it is usb pdanet, which merely qualifies as 'better than nothing', as it often drops out. Might have to put the damn thing in a drawer and fire up the Bionic until the tech gods here work it out. Am downloading a zip from another thread mentioned by Tfly12 that purports to get around the entitlement check...will see
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Can't flash that zip though can ya? Trust me. Loosing tethering is the biggest thing that ticks me off about 4.3.
Hate having to have an nonroot phone for work.
Nefariouss said:
Can't flash that zip though can ya? Trust me. Loosing tethering is the biggest thing that ticks me off about 4.3.
Hate having to have an nonroot phone for work.
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not sure yet, my last experience with this was the Bionic....and after I got it doing what I wanted it to do.....never bothered with it again. Now I'm trying to learn everything Samsung, (precious little of Motorola knowledge seems to apply here....I always thought Odin was a Viking god...) so I don't end up in one of those frantic "HELPME! MY PHONEWON'TEVENTURNONANYMOREIHATEYUPEOPLE" posts....
computerslayer said:
Once you upgrade to 4.3 OTA, your bootloader is locked and root is gone, along with the generally unwelcome addition of Samsung's KNOX technology. No bootloader exploit currently exists. If you upgrade by flashing one of the ROM's here on XDA or the non-OTA update to 4.3 (check the Android Development forum), you get the latest software and keep an unlocked bootloader & root.
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Seems like I should wait then... It tried to download and install last night but it failed, so it just rebooted and i am good... probably because i have recovery on... not sure....
I prefer to honestly just go back to stock, and then maybe goto 4.3 once there is a good root out there....
Mejud said:
not sure yet, my last experience with this was the Bionic....and after I got it doing what I wanted it to do.....never bothered with it again. Now I'm trying to learn everything Samsung, (precious little of Motorola knowledge seems to apply here....I always thought Odin was a Viking god...) so I don't end up in one of those frantic "HELPME! MY PHONEWON'TEVENTURNONANYMOREIHATEYUPEOPLE" posts....
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I made the same move after my speaker started going on my BIONIC, fortunately for me I made the move to the N2 a few months ago. If you are lucky and someone is able to get the bootloader unlocked on 4.3, you should find this device much easier to work with then using Safestrap and all that other jazz. Odin is sort of like using HOB except I have only had to use it twice and not constantly. Once to unlock the bootloader initially and just recently to update the modem and wifi parameters when I made the move to 4.3
Hopefully someone can help you get set up to use the N2 the way you need it.