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
Inserted 20¢ for the first three minutes
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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.
Gage_Hero said:
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.
Gage_Hero said:
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.
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I have a quick question. Right now I am running the latest version of wookie rom. If I wanted to go back to Asus stock rom could I? Could I download the image from Asus website and use twrp to flash? I thought I read somewhere that I could brick my prime if I do that. If I can brick it, is their a safe way to go back to stock?
Thanks
Well if you are running a rom, i'm going to assume your unlocked.
If you unlocked then i suggest you get your NVflash backup files. Because as far as i know, that will make you unbrickable even from bootloader flashes.
As far as how to flash back i'm not sure, but I know there is a tutorial somewhere on XDA.
(Let the flames begin for posting in development forum)
hunter99507 said:
I have a quick question. Right now I am running the latest version of wookie rom. If I wanted to go back to Asus stock rom could I? Could I download the image from Asus website and use twrp to flash? I thought I read somewhere that I could brick my prime if I do that. If I can brick it, is their a safe way to go back to stock?
Thanks
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This will result in an unrecoverable brick. Try downloading the stock for unlocked, located in this forum.
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hunter99507 said:
I have a quick question. Right now I am running the latest version of wookie rom. If I wanted to go back to Asus stock rom could I? Could I download the image from Asus website and use twrp to flash? I thought I read somewhere that I could brick my prime if I do that. If I can brick it, is their a safe way to go back to stock?
Thanks
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1) this is not a development topic and should not have been posted in the development section, this should have been posted in general, or q&a.
2) follow the thread on getting nvflash access, that way you are protected from bricking once it is done, it requires being done first, so do that now. you cannot get nvflash access from an already bricked unit.
3) as long as you have the above you should be fine to attempt flashing a stock asus update. The problem with stock asus updates is still rather unknown, some units will flash it fine, others will brick, we have some theories, but nothing solid until we can get someone with nvflash access to get into this situation.
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Well if you are running a rom, i'm going to assume your unlocked.
If you unlocked then i suggest you get your NVflash backup files. Because as far as i know, that will make you unbrickable even from bootloader flashes.
As far as how to flash back i'm not sure, but I know there is a tutorial somewhere on XDA.
(Let the flames begin for posting in development forum)
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Is it even worth flaming?
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No flames, just reported to mods for moving it to Q&A
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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Rhendera said:
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
Matteo1497 said:
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 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??
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
Hello again all, I just have a few questions about rooting my sprint gn2 before i get started. I have found several instructional guides through xda (thanks to all that post them would be lost without ya!) however i am concerned because i am running the new updated version that some of these methods may cause me some issues. I suppose my question is most of these guides were made quite some time ago, and this update has only been around a few months now, is it safe to follow for example this guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zF6x1MURM&hd=1&list=SPwCVKEYxr_z7FBQYT32dbYw_kdSJmSDH2Do I need to revert back to a prior update somehow? I have searched for a few hours now and there does not seem to be much information on rooting the device after the latest update. Looking forward to running custom roms thanks for the help.
PS if there is anything you think i should know before starting feel free to chime in i will definitely send a thanks your way!
PSS I see that 4.3 locks down the bootloader completely.... this is bull****...... Anyone know whether the phone i get through insurance when i "break" my phone would come loaded with 4.3 as well?
Ryanman1321 said:
Hello again all, I just have a few questions about rooting my sprint gn2 before i get started. I have found several instructional guides through xda (thanks to all that post them would be lost without ya!) however i am concerned because i am running the new updated version that some of these methods may cause me some issues. I suppose my question is most of these guides were made quite some time ago, and this update has only been around a few months now, is it safe to follow for example this guide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zF6x1MURM&hd=1&list=SPwCVKEYxr_z7FBQYT32dbYw_kdSJmSDH2Do I need to revert back to a prior update somehow? I have searched for a few hours now and there does not seem to be much information on rooting the device after the latest update. Looking forward to running custom roms thanks for the help.
PS if there is anything you think i should know before starting feel free to chime in i will definitely send a thanks your way!
PSS I see that 4.3 locks down the bootloader completely.... this is bull****...... Anyone know whether the phone i get through insurance when i "break" my phone would come loaded with 4.3 as well?
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You should check the sprint forums and maybe this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591523.
Edit: I'm not sure all about kingo so I can't give any suggestions.
Thank you, I had read about kingoroot and am sure that is the route i will be taking (as it is my only choice) however would i still be able to backup using twrp? will i still be able to flash custom roms? these are really the only two things i care for doing.. and running root only apps like titanium backup but that is a given. Thanked for your help btw.
Cheers
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Ryanman1321 said:
Thank you, I had read about kingoroot and am sure that is the route i will be taking (as it is my only choice) however would i still be able to backup using twrp? will i still be able to flash custom roms? these are really the only two things i care for doing.. and running root only apps like titanium backup but that is a given. Thanked for your help btw.
Cheers
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That I'm not sure. You would no longer have unlocked bootloader and I always thought the two ways to have custom recovery were if bootloader was unlocked or via a safestrap method. You would have root so I'd check and see if recoveries exist for sprint note ii after this root method of 4.3
I believe you would be unable to flash a new rom/kernel as they require a custom recovery to do so, and with out a unlocked boot loader you wouldn't be able to get a custom recovery.
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MunkinDrunky said:
You should check the sprint forums and maybe this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591523.
Edit: I'm not sure all about kingo so I can't give any suggestions.
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+1... go to the Sprint forum for the best answer. Each carrier's version on the phone is slightly different.
trollishtrucker said:
I believe you would be unable to flash a new rom/kernel as they require a custom recovery to do so, and with out a unlocked boot loader you wouldn't be able to get a custom recovery.
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I quote what somebody said: "u will not be able to change bootloader but will be able change ROMs just fine)
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Free your mind, screw the carrier updates, they're so show. Root, and update your phone when you want to! I'm running 4.4.2, and loving it!
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