Hey XDA, can we talk? cause im about to cry man tears.
First off you are much better at android then I am, this isn't me trying to sound humble, I suck and the threat of bricking my toys scares me.
Today I found a way to get root access without unlocking my bootloader and I was thrilled, it was easy and it worked! I had root access and then decided I was going to try to install CyanogenMod 10 (latest nightly) and so I installed ROM Manager and downloaded CyanogenMod, when I tried to boot to recovery mode (hold down volume and power, then up volume) I would get the dead android with an exclamation point, every time.
So I decided to unlock my bootloader, I went searching and came across the ASUS official bootloader unlocker and it said the unlocker was for ICS and I have already upgraded the ASUS rom to jellybean, I decided to try the unlock device app anyway and now when I restart the words "this device is unlocked" show in the top left corner, I thought that meant the bootloader is unlocked but when I restart into recovery mode I still get the dead android.
I cant find any information anywhere about how to unlock an ASUS jellybean bootloader and I am only guessing that why I keep getting the dead android.
Anyway, if you can help thats awesome, I am usually the kind of guy that can read and find the answers but **** me if I cant find them anywhere, I was never good at the world of bootloaders, whether PC or Android and I am hoping to find a hand and learn something more here
Thanks
I know its my first time here to post but I have read loads of stuff off this site.
78 people read this already, one of you must be able to point my dumbass in the right direction?
bueller, bueller ...:crying:
Once I get an idea of what I am doing wrong and why I keep getting the dead android, I think I will try to install AndroWook 2.2
ArghMonkey said:
Once I get an idea of what I am doing wrong and why I keep getting the dead android, I think I will try to install AndroWook 2.2
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You are unlocked but you do not have a custom recovery installed yet.
Go to the TWRP thread and follow the instructions for installing TWRP for the JB bootloader. Do not install CWM.
Make sure you get the correct TWRP for the JB bootloader.
flumpster said:
You are unlocked but you do not have a custom recovery installed yet.
Go to the TWRP thread and follow the instructions for installing TWRP for the JB bootloader. Do not install CWM.
Make sure you get the correct TWRP for the JB bootloader.
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Sweet, im on it right now
Wow, there are TWRP threads everywhere, several downloads, I even did a search within the transformer prime subthread and cant find one version mentioned for the JB bootloader.
Ill keep looking ...
Lost again.
So I found this
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
But then I read this
"We STRONGLY recommend users enable and backup your device before flashing custom roms/recoveries with nvflash courtesy of AndroidRoot.mobi (this also makes your device essentially "brick-proof") - you need to be on the ICS bootloader to do this, if you have taken the JB OTA from Asus you cannot get nvflash access.
If you have updated to the JB OTA bootloader then you must use the -JB version of the recovery, flashing the non -JB version could potentially permanently brick your device (unless you have nvflash as noted above)."
And have no idea which way I should proceed, should I downgrade? no idea how to do that, I think I read somewhere if I have the official formware updates from ASUS that I can stick it on my microSD and the asus recovery will see it and install the downgrade.
Or should I just go for it, that bricking is a risk but low?
I know I am running jellybean but I still dont have a clue exactly what bootloader I have, I assume there are several versions under jellybean but I cant find any guides to tell me exactly where to find what bootloader version I have.
1: Can anyone tell me how I find exactly which bootloader I am running? I have JB installed (4.1.1)
2: So what version of TWRP do I need to download?
3: How would I install TWRP?
and yes, I am unlocked and rooted, help!
Download TWRP 2.5.0.0 for JB blob from here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
Rename to twrp.blob
Use command prompt on your computer to flash recovery to tablet using this command: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
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Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
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ArghMonkey said:
Lost again.
So I found this
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93
But then I read this
"We STRONGLY recommend users enable and backup your device before flashing custom roms/recoveries with nvflash courtesy of AndroidRoot.mobi (this also makes your device essentially "brick-proof") - you need to be on the ICS bootloader to do this, if you have taken the JB OTA from Asus you cannot get nvflash access.
If you have updated to the JB OTA bootloader then you must use the -JB version of the recovery, flashing the non -JB version could potentially permanently brick your device (unless you have nvflash as noted above)."
And have no idea which way I should proceed, should I downgrade? no idea how to do that, I think I read somewhere if I have the official formware updates from ASUS that I can stick it on my microSD and the asus recovery will see it and install the downgrade.
Or should I just go for it, that bricking is a risk but low?
I know I am running jellybean but I still dont have a clue exactly what bootloader I have, I assume there are several versions under jellybean but I cant find any guides to tell me exactly where to find what bootloader version I have.
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You can't use NVFlash because you are on the JB bootloader. You can't downgrade to ICS.
Great links!
Thanks for your help, I will report back once I try this
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Great links!
Thanks for your help, I will report back once I try this
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Any update? I've had my Prime for over a year. Rooted tonight, looking to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom ROM. Interested to hear the results.
Flash TWRP:
Once unlocked, power it off. Once off power it on by holding BOTH volume down and power buttons. When you see the menu appear the first option is RCK. press Volume Down to change the cursor to be over the USB logo (two presses of the button) and press volume up. This puts your device in fastboot mode
Back on your computer you should hopefully see a successfull driver install for fastboot. I got all my drivers from downloading and installing the Android SDK so you may or may not need to do that. Android SDK
If all is prepared and you are in fastboot with drivers loaded:
On your computer hold shift and right click on the folder where fastboot and the twrp.blob file are and you will see a context menu. Click on "Open Command Window Here" (Vista + only or if you installed powertools on 2000/XP)
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Ok, so I followed your link, I downloaded the Android SDK and when I opened it I see a million things, the Google USB Driver was highlighted so I installed it, are there other drivers im supposed to install before I go to the next step?!
Lavman72 said:
Any update? I've had my Prime for over a year. Rooted tonight, looking to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom ROM. Interested to hear the results.
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Working on it right now, flashed twrp over, prime is starting up right now *fingers crossed*
and yes! it booted to stock, now to transfer over supersu ...
Awesome TWRP is alive and in charge, now to flash with Androwook!
It aint over but its getting close
ArghMonkey said:
Awesome TWRP is alive and in charge, now to flash with Androwook!
It aint over but its getting close
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That's great news. Did you follow the steps on this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
Any suggestions or pointers? I've rooted/installed custom roms on many phones, but this one seems to be the most complicated/risky.
Lavman72 said:
That's great news. Did you follow the steps on this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
Any suggestions or pointers? I've rooted/installed custom roms on many phones, but this one seems to be the most complicated/risky.
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Yup, thats how i did it.
The biggest obstacle is unclear instructions or instructions that assume the reader is not a noob *L*
ArghMonkey said:
Yup, thats how i did it.
The biggest obstacle is unclear instructions or instructions that assume the reader is not a noob *L*
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Excellent. I'll probably give it a go in the next couple of days. Strange that the Unlock tool works. I've read other posts that state if you are already on JB (which I am) the unlook tool won't work.
Lavman72 said:
Excellent. I'll probably give it a go in the next couple of days. Strange that the Unlock tool works. I've read other posts that state if you are already on JB (which I am) the unlook tool won't work.
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Everything is totally installed and working great now, Whew, what a relief!
Thanks folks!
ArghMonkey said:
Everything is totally installed and working great now, Whew, what a relief!
Thanks folks!
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Rooted: Check
Unlocked bootloader: Check
Tired though, and it's late. So I'm going to hold off on the final steps.
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My TF201 is unlocked and I've manually updated it to the JB build from Asus. After running this I noticed that I've lost root and my recovery is broken. Is there a good method to go about fixing this yet?
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My TF201 is unlocked and I've manually updated it to the JB build from Asus. After running this I noticed that I've lost root and my recovery is broken. Is there a good method to go about fixing this yet?
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Few months ago I flashed AndroWook to my Prime. I didn't have access to a computer and cable, but I had coveted to have JB so I decided to skip the steps with NVFlash, because I did not read thoroughly the instruction and I thought that the NVFlash is a plain backup but in modern way
The true is that I lost my unlocket bootloader, because JB installation fix bootloader and lock it again
Official ICS bootloader unlocker not works with devices JB based and ASUS haven't updated this for working with JB :/
Today I know why the NVFlash was so much important. So sad, but really story... You have the same problem. I'm sorry...
gucman said:
Few months ago I flashed AndroWook to my Prime. I didn't have access to a computer and cable, but I had coveted to have JB so I decided to skip the steps with NVFlash, because I did not read thoroughly the instruction and I thought that the NVFlash is a plain backup but in modern way
The true is that I lost my unlocket bootloader, because JB installation fix bootloader and lock it again
Official ICS bootloader unlocker not works with devices JB based and ASUS haven't updated this for working with JB :/
Today I know why the NVFlash was so much important. So sad, but really story... You have the same problem. I'm sorry...
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I have no idea what you did but you cannot relock the bootloader once you have unlocked. The only way this ever happens is if you return it for RMA and they swtich out the motherboard.
Just because it might not say unlocked bootloader in the top left anymore does not mean it has relocked.
If you have installed Androwook rom at some point and have not sent it in for RMA at any time since your device is still unlocked mate.
If you are talking about losing recovery that happens when you upgrade the bootloader and then have to flash a new recovery thru fastboot that matches the bootlader you are now on.
Maybe I should rephrase my question. If my recovery is broken, and I don't have root, is it possible to either fix recovery OR repair my root access?
MeepZero said:
Maybe I should rephrase my question. If my recovery is broken, and I don't have root, is it possible to either fix recovery OR repair my root access?
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Yes there is mate..
Please make sure that you are definitely on the JB bootloader before proceeding. You can check this by looking at the tegra logo when you switch the machine on. If it is down the bottom right it is jellybean if it is bottom center it is ICS.
Once you are sure you are on the JB bootloader go to this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26595675&postcount=2 and follow the Install Instructions for TWRP.
@flumpster:
I have the string "device is unlocked" in top left corner and it's the cause I didn't send it to ASUS for RMA.
General problem is that i can't get recovery and fastboot.
gucman said:
@flumpster:
I have the string "device is unlocked" in top left corner and it's the cause I didn't send it to ASUS for RMA.
General problem is that i can't get recovery and fastboot.
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First thing you need to do is get yourself into fastboot mode.. Power off the device and then hold the volume down and power button the same time for 10 seconds until you get a load of icons on your screen. Press volume down to go over to the USB icon ( fastboot ) and then press volume up.
At this point it will say starting fastboot protocol and freeze. This is normal. You now have to look in your device manager to see if you have the drivers installed. If you have any devices in there with exclamation marks by them then install naked drivers from the dev thread.
Once that is done you can do the same as what I just said to the guy above to get a new recovery on there.. Make sure you are on JB bootloader the same as I said to him tho.
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Yes there is mate..
Please make sure that you are definitely on the JB bootloader before proceeding. You can check this by looking at the tegra logo when you switch the machine on. If it is down the bottom right it is jellybean if it is bottom center it is ICS.
Once you are sure you are on the JB bootloader go to this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26595675&postcount=2 and follow the Install Instructions for TWRP.
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It looks like I'm on the JB bootloader then. I'll take a look at this later tonight and see if I can get this thing fixed
I'm 100% sure that I'm on the JB bootloader. I know how to get fastboot But it stucks on "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol". And i could waiting to over and obver. Probably to the next end of world
I reinstalled the naked drivers few times before I noticed that I should disable driver signature enforcement, because I'm on Win 8. I did these and actually I have installed it correctly. I bought the new cable recently. I thought that it's whats wrong with my wire. No success...
But I never saw that topic about AndroWook TWRP for JB earlier and I am taking to work! I hope this help
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I'm 100% sure that I'm on the JB bootloader. I know how to get fastboot But it stucks on "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol". And i could waiting to over and obver. Probably to the next end of world
I reinstalled the naked drivers few times before I noticed that I should disable driver signature enforcement, because I'm on Win 8. I did these and actually I have installed it correctly. I bought the new cable recently. I thought that it's whats wrong with my wire. No success...
But I never saw that topic about AndroWook TWRP for JB earlier and I am taking to work! I hope this help
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The starting fastboot protocol and not going anywhere is completely normal mate. That is how fastboot works. You could wait all day and it will not change.
Your problem is more windows 8 with its driver verification issues. I don't have windows 8 but if you get really stuck and can't get them installed I know that WhyCali in the team has it installed and he can help you.
You are definately not locked tho
It works!
You're my god bro :highfive:
I watched the .bat file from your package and I deduced that I should have to use fastboot with "-i 0x0B05" flag.
Thank You again
Hello everyone, Hope to have a little help here, I've looked through some of the threads where people are having issues but I still cannot get my device to boot.
I have a tf201
Here's what I did, I am new at this so.
I unlocked my bootloader, no issues. I installed an older version of CWM and my prime finally booted to recovery. I heard that twrp was better so I downloaded the "Update" and flashed it via fast boot and that's where everything went wrong.
Here's what I can do. I can get into fastboot, It just wont boot into recovery and stays on the asus screen. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thank you all so much. I used to be heavy into the incredible modding but ever since I got a bionic everything got harder and harder.
Alan Shore said:
Hello everyone, Hope to have a little help here, I've looked through some of the threads where people are having issues but I still cannot get my device to boot.
I have a tf201
Here's what I did, I am new at this so.
I unlocked my bootloader, no issues. I installed an older version of CWM and my prime finally booted to recovery. I heard that twrp was better so I downloaded the "Update" and flashed it via fast boot and that's where everything went wrong.
Here's what I can do. I can get into fastboot, It just wont boot into recovery and stays on the asus screen. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thank you all so much. I used to be heavy into the incredible modding but ever since I got a bionic everything got harder and harder.
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So did you flash the newest version of TWRP? Was it the .img or the .blob?
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So did you flash the newest version of TWRP? Was it the .img or the .blob?
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I actually haven't known what to do next. I wanted to install AndroWook_Hairy_Bean_v1.4_FINAL_1 I tried installing http://www.gamerzxtreme.com/HairyBean TWRP Updater (normal).zip
Which is on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 when I installed Hairybean TWRP Updater (normal) that's when everything got bricked.
Thanks
Alan Shore said:
I actually haven't known what to do next. I wanted to install AndroWook_Hairy_Bean_v1.4_FINAL_1 I tried installing http://www.gamerzxtreme.com/HairyBean TWRP Updater (normal).zip
Which is on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827 when I installed Hairybean TWRP Updater (normal) that's when everything got bricked.
Thanks
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You say you was on CWM before so that means that you was probably still on ICS.
There are warnings everywhere on the forums and in the instructions for installing hairybean that you must be on the jellybean bootloader before installing them. There is even instructions in the second post explaining how to upgrade from ICS and in big writing at the top of the Hairybean Twrp updater it says "MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON JB BOOTLOADER"
If you have flashed a twrp meant for jellybean over the top of ICS bootloader and you cannot get yourself into bootloader then I am afraid you are hard bricked unless you have nvflash backup files created.
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You say you was on CWM before so that means that you was probably still on ICS.
There are warnings everywhere on the forums and in the instructions for installing hairybean that you must be on the jellybean bootloader before installing them. There is even instructions in the second post explaining how to upgrade from ICS and in big writing at the top of the Hairybean Twrp updater it says "MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON JB BOOTLOADER"
If you have flashed a twrp meant for jellybean over the top of ICS bootloader and you cannot get yourself into bootloader then I am afraid you are hard bricked unless you have nvflash backup files created.
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I can still get into fastboot.
Is there anything I can do from fastboot? This was the same method I used to install the TWRP.
Alan Shore said:
I can still get into fastboot.
Is there anything I can do from fastboot? This was the same method I used to install the TWRP.
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GENTLEMEN
I think I just made a successful unbricking for you all for other people.
For this I started searching on google.
I found this (Search jb bootloaderblob on google first result)
The first result is a blob file that you download.
Then I edited the HairyBean TWRP Recovery Flasher batch file. and replaced the twrp with the jb boot loader. After doing this I rebooted and booted back into the recovery and now have access to recovery the TWRP recovery in fact. Its interesting...
I am now booting into a rom.
That hard brick is no longer a hard brick its fixable now.
Hope this helps you all in the future.
( I am a new user so I can't post links but I have unbricked my prime!)
Alan Shore said:
GENTLEMEN
I think I just made a successful unbricking for you all for other people.
For this I started searching on google.
I found this (Search jb bootloaderblob on google first result)
The first result is a blob file that you download.
Then I edited the HairyBean TWRP Recovery Flasher batch file. and replaced the twrp with the jb boot loader. After doing this I rebooted and booted back into the recovery and now have access to recovery the TWRP recovery in fact. Its interesting...
I am now booting into a rom.
That hard brick is no longer a hard brick its fixable now.
Hope this helps you all in the future.
( I am a new user so I can't post links but I have unbricked my prime!)
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I replied to your pm mate but this is not a fix for a hard brick.
I replied earlier saying if you couldn't get into bootloader you was hard bricked but you could get in there.
Thats all you did was flash a system blob thru fastboot in a complicated way unfortunately.
Evening all,
Hoping someone can help me with the following please? Please be as technical as you like, I'm fairly tech-savvy (I have CFW on my PSP, I build my own computers and have flashed/cfw various devices in the past) if I don't understand I can google it, but I need to know WHAT to google first and I'm a bit lost...! :good:
I have stock TF201 which is getting pretty painful despite a recent re-install. I've noticed that there is still no real idea as to if/when KitKat will be rolled out for it and was rather p!ssed off to see my missus's Nexus 7 (2012 version!) get 4.4.3 today!
I've done a lot of googling and forum reading but I'm a little confused as to the best route to go...
Having come across the "one-click method to root" using motochopper (and/or other methods) would it then be possible to install 4.4.2 for example using CM11 and a guide such as this (google "Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Asus Transformer Prime TF201" as I can't post URLs) - or will this only work for OFW release like 4.2?
In summary, am I missing the point (I get the feeling I may need to be unlocked as well to have a custom recovery?), THEN root etc...
Long and short is I'm not after doing anything crazy other than getting my TF201 to the latest STABLE(ish) version of Android. I understand the risks of bricking, CFW/OFW & OTA etc. I guess I'm basically after a simple list of steps (or pointing at the relevant thread) to achieve this - from the guides I've seen I have to unlock, root and then go down the CM11 route but I want to know if I can get there more easily/safely using one-click root or another method for example?
All advice gratefully received!
Mark
mistral_blue said:
Evening all,
Hoping someone can help me with the following please? Please be as technical as you like, I'm fairly tech-savvy (I have CFW on my PSP, I build my own computers and have flashed/cfw various devices in the past) if I don't understand I can google it, but I need to know WHAT to google first and I'm a bit lost...! :good:
I have stock TF201 which is getting pretty painful despite a recent re-install. I've noticed that there is still no real idea as to if/when KitKat will be rolled out for it and was rather p!ssed off to see my missus's Nexus 7 (2012 version!) get 4.4.3 today!
I've done a lot of googling and forum reading but I'm a little confused as to the best route to go...
Having come across the "one-click method to root" using motochopper (and/or other methods) would it then be possible to install 4.4.2 for example using CM11 and a guide such as this (google "Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Asus Transformer Prime TF201" as I can't post URLs) - or will this only work for OFW release like 4.2?
In summary, am I missing the point (I get the feeling I may need to be unlocked as well to have a custom recovery?), THEN root etc...
Long and short is I'm not after doing anything crazy other than getting my TF201 to the latest STABLE(ish) version of Android. I understand the risks of bricking, CFW/OFW & OTA etc. I guess I'm basically after a simple list of steps (or pointing at the relevant thread) to achieve this - from the guides I've seen I have to unlock, root and then go down the CM11 route but I want to know if I can get there more easily/safely using one-click root or another method for example?
All advice gratefully received!
Mark
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Man your asking for alot
Shoot me a PM lets see if we can point you in the right direction.....
Thx Josh
mistral_blue said:
(I get the feeling I may need to be unlocked as well to have a custom recovery?), THEN root etc...
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Yep, that's the only route to custom ROM and vital you make NVFlash backups:
1. Unlock device using the official tool from Asus website - its says "for ICS" but works fine on JB.
2. Assuming you are on the latest official stock JellyBean (Asus v 10.4.2.18) then go get the latest TWRP 2.6 for TF201 JB from the bottom of this page: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tf201 Flash that blob using fastboot following the instructions in the section titled "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method (using ICS or JB Asus bootloader)" on this page: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93.
3. Follow the instructions in the tutorial here for making NVFlash backups: http://matthill.eu/android/transform...ybean-nvflash/
4. You are now ready flash a custom ROM of your choice. If you really want to go straight to KK then my advice would be to look no further than CROMBi-kk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773812. You will get plenty of help here from people who know about the tf201. Read the whole thread but pay particular attention to post #4 where Josh has written a step by step guide for people starting from scratch.
Finally, though you are pretty safe now with your NVFlash backups and even though you are well experiences at flashing, follow all the instructions to the letter and avoid the sadly well tested routes to brick. I don't believe there is another android device in current use that is so easy to brick as the prime.
1. Use only TWRP recoveries. Steer completely clear of CWM and ROM Manager. They never did produce an official recovery for JB on the prime and installing the last one from their site onto the JB bootloader will most certainly land you with a brick. The flatline process leaves behind its own version of CWM but has been made compatible. However, you probably won't be able to see your external SD card with it and it is based on a clunky non-touch version so best advice would be to ditch it straight away for TWRP 2.6 even though you will be upgrading that shortly anyway,
2. Always check you are flashing the correct version of TWRP for your current bootloader and ROM
3. Never, ever press that Wipe Data button on the fastboot screen - that too will kill your tablet.
Oh, and have fun!
EDIT: just seen Josh has offered to hold your hand - don't let go and you'll be fine
Thanks for the quick replies gents... Restorer, I'll read up on the methods you suggest (thanks for the detailed list with links, exactly what I was after) and then Josh I'll be in touch to check I've not missed anything before I start following the Yellow BRICK road:laugh:
Taking The Plunge!
Restorer said:
Yep, that's the only route to custom ROM and vital you make NVFlash backups:
1. Unlock device using the official tool from Asus website - its says "for ICS" but works fine on JB.
2. Assuming you are on the latest official stock JellyBean (Asus v 10.4.2.18) then go get the latest TWRP 2.6 for TF201 JB from the bottom of this page: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tf201 Flash that blob using fastboot following the instructions in the section titled "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method (using ICS or JB Asus bootloader)" on this page: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93.
3. Follow the instructions in the tutorial here for making NVFlash backups: http://matthill.eu/android/transform...ybean-nvflash/
4. You are now ready flash a custom ROM of your choice. If you really want to go straight to KK then my advice would be to look no further than CROMBi-kk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773812. You will get plenty of help here from people who know about the tf201. Read the whole thread but pay particular attention to post #4 where Josh has written a step by step guide for people starting from scratch.
Finally, though you are pretty safe now with your NVFlash backups and even though you are well experiences at flashing, follow all the instructions to the letter and avoid the sadly well tested routes to brick. I don't believe there is another android device in current use that is so easy to brick as the prime.
1. Use only TWRP recoveries. Steer completely clear of CWM and ROM Manager. They never did produce an official recovery for JB on the prime and installing the last one from their site onto the JB bootloader will most certainly land you with a brick. The flatline process leaves behind its own version of CWM but has been made compatible. However, you probably won't be able to see your external SD card with it and it is based on a clunky non-touch version so best advice would be to ditch it straight away for TWRP 2.6 even though you will be upgrading that shortly anyway,
2. Always check you are flashing the correct version of TWRP for your current bootloader and ROM
3. Never, ever press that Wipe Data button on the fastboot screen - that too will kill your tablet.
Oh, and have fun!
EDIT: just seen Josh has offered to hold your hand - don't let go and you'll be fine
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Restorer thanks for the instructions...like the title I am about to take the "plunge" and flash this Prime and I want to got to KK. Just one thing.. below you state: "4. You are now ready flash a custom ROM of your choice. If you really want to go straight to KK then my advice would be to look no further than CROMBi-kk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2773812. " but when I go to the link it says that I must be on Hairybean and the bootloader 4.2.1. I am currently on the stock 10.4.2.18 and downloaded the unlock v6 .apk file from Asus to do the bootloader "unlocking" Just for the sake of clarity...I am new to this...should I still unlock using the Asus util and once done then do the Hairybean update? which will in turn upgrade the bootloader (10.6.1.27.1)?
Tim
tim2min said:
Restorer thanks for the instructions...like the title I am about to take the "plunge" and flash this Prime and I want to got to KK. Just one thing.. below you state: "4. You are now ready flash a custom ROM of your choice. If you really want to go straight to KK then my advice would be to look no further than CROMBi-kk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2773812. " but when I go to the link it says that I must be on Hairybean and the bootloader 4.2.1. I am currently on the stock 10.4.2.18 and downloaded the unlock v6 .apk file from Asus to do the bootloader "unlocking" Just for the sake of clarity...I am new to this...should I still unlock using the Asus util and once done then do the Hairybean update? which will in turn upgrade the bootloader (10.6.1.27.1)?
Tim
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Yes, you can't flash anything until the device is unlocked and you have installed a TWRP recovery.
But make sure to then make your NVFlash backups and once you have those files safely stored go straight on to follow Josh's step-by-step guide for in post #4 of the ROM thread. His guide was written specifically for TF201 people coming from stock. Follow it to the letter but be sure to ask if there is something you don't understand.
Good Luck!
Taking The Plunge!
Restorer said:
Yep, that's the only route to custom ROM and vital you make NVFlash backups:
1. Unlock device using the official tool from Asus website - its says "for ICS" but works fine on JB.
2. Assuming you are on the latest official stock JellyBean (Asus v 10.4.2.18) then go get the latest TWRP 2.6 for TF201 JB from the bottom of this page: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tf201 Flash that blob using fastboot following the instructions in the section titled "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method (using ICS or JB Asus bootloader)" on this page: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93.
3. Follow the instructions in the tutorial here for making NVFlash backups: http://matthill.eu/android/transform...ybean-nvflash/
4. You are now ready flash a custom ROM of your choice. If you really want to go straight to KK then my advice would be to look no further than CROMBi-kk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773812. You will get plenty of help here from people who know about the tf201. Read the whole thread but pay particular attention to post #4 where Josh has written a step by step guide for people starting from scratch.
Finally, though you are pretty safe now with your NVFlash backups and even though you are well experiences at flashing, follow all the instructions to the letter and avoid the sadly well tested routes to brick. I don't believe there is another android device in current use that is so easy to brick as the prime.
1. Use only TWRP recoveries. Steer completely clear of CWM and ROM Manager. They never did produce an official recovery for JB on the prime and installing the last one from their site onto the JB bootloader will most certainly land you with a brick. The flatline process leaves behind its own version of CWM but has been made compatible. However, you probably won't be able to see your external SD card with it and it is based on a clunky non-touch version so best advice would be to ditch it straight away for TWRP 2.6 even though you will be upgrading that shortly anyway,
2. Always check you are flashing the correct version of TWRP for your current bootloader and ROM
3. Never, ever press that Wipe Data button on the fastboot screen - that too will kill your tablet.
Oh, and have fun!
EDIT: just seen Josh has offered to hold your hand - don't let go and you'll be fine
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Restorer said:
Yes, you can't flash anything until the device is unlocked and you have installed a TWRP recovery.
But make sure to then make your NVFlash backups and once you have those files safely stored go straight on to follow Josh's step-by-step guide for in post #4 of the ROM thread. His guide was written specifically for TF201 people coming from stock. Follow it to the letter but be sure to ask if there is something you don't understand.
Good Luck!
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Sorry just one more question, since I have a TF201 and and want to use this ROM, it seems I am essentially turning my Prime into aTF300, which is ok, now right after unlocking the boot loader and then running TWRP (2.7 TF300) it is at this point I flash the hairybean update or do the creation & backing up for NVFlash first then the hairybean?...sorry for the elemental question...just want to be sure!
Tim
tim2min said:
now right after unlocking the boot loader and then running TWRP (2.7 TF300)
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No you're not a TF300 yet! Unlock then flash the latest TWRP version for TF201 from the page I linked to (still 2.6). Then do your NVFlash backups. Then you can pick up Josh's guide again where you flash "Upgrade Hairybean 2.31 (4.2.1) Bootloader & TWRP (2.5).zip". It's just the guide assumes you already have your backups .
Taking The Plunge!
Restorer said:
No you're not a TF300 yet! Unlock then flash the latest TWRP version for TF201 from the page I linked to (still 2.6). Then do your NVFlash backups. Then you can pick up Josh's guide again where you flash "Upgrade Hairybean 2.31 (4.2.1) Bootloader & TWRP (2.5).zip". It's just the guide assumes you already have your backups .
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Hey restorer this can all be done on a non-root device correct? Should root first if so what is the best way you suggest ...read a little something about motochopper.?
Taking The Plunge!
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Hey restorer this can all be done on a non-root device correct? Should root first if so what is the best way you suggest ...read a little something about motochopper.?
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Have a possible issue when trying to after renaming the original file flat_tf201 (image file) to twrp.blob it looks like on the windows 7 side it sent it fine but on the tablet I did not see the "blue bar". So worried it did not send I tried it again and got the "error cannot open twrp.blob" when I did a dir of the fastboot directory it is there but noticed is the command prompt after renaming (per instructions from TWRP) the full file name was twrp.blob.img should not matter but renamed it (from command prompt) w/o the .img extension still would not send.
I am thinking eventhough it initially looked like it did send (based on output in command prompt initially) is it possible I missed the blue bar on the tablet?... Should I have seen it? Does it take awhile?
The tablet shows "starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
any help what be appreciated
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Have a possible issue when trying to after renaming the original file flat_tf201 (image file) to twrp.blob it looks like on the windows 7 side it sent it fine but on the tablet I did not see the "blue bar". So worried it did not send I tried it again and got the "error cannot open twrp.blob" when I did a dir of the fastboot directory it is there but noticed is the command prompt after renaming (per instructions from TWRP) the full file name was twrp.blob.img should not matter but renamed it (from command prompt) w/o the .img extension still would not send.
I am thinking eventhough it initially looked like it did send (based on output in command prompt initially) is it possible I missed the blue bar on the tablet?... Should I have seen it? Does it take awhile?
The tablet shows "starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
any help what be appreciated
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Why rename the the .img file to a .blob file ?
Not really the best thing you could do .....
Just boot to fastboot and run the command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery flatline_tf201.img
The blue bar will show up and fill on the write part of the command ...
Once that is done do this command .....
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fastboot reboot-bootloader
Let the tablet reboot into bootloader and VOL up on RCK
Now your golden ......
Make sure you understand what need to be done in flatline ...
Thx Josh
tim2min said:
Hey restorer this can all be done on a non-root device correct? Should root first if so what is the best way you suggest ...read a little something about motochopper.?
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No need to root first - the custom ROM you will be installing will be rooted.
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Have a possible issue when trying to after renaming the original file flat_tf201 (image file) to twrp.blob it looks like on the windows 7 side it sent it fine but on the tablet I did not see the "blue bar". So worried it did not send I tried it again and got the "error cannot open twrp.blob" when I did a dir of the fastboot directory it is there but noticed is the command prompt after renaming (per instructions from TWRP) the full file name was twrp.blob.img should not matter but renamed it (from command prompt) w/o the .img extension still would not send.
I am thinking eventhough it initially looked like it did send (based on output in command prompt initially) is it possible I missed the blue bar on the tablet?... Should I have seen it? Does it take awhile?
The tablet shows "starting Fastboot USB download protocol"
any help what be appreciated
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Sounds like you have downloaded (and renamed) the .img file and not the .blob file! "openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-tf201-JB.blob" is the one you want if you are follwoing the instructions on the TWRP page I linked you too. The blob file Josh refers to is the one in this zip file and has a shorter name. You can either use Josh's instructions or TWRP's but not a mixture of the two
@lj50036 I think he referring to the instructions from TWRP on the downloads page which say to rename the file to a shorter form.
@tim2min don't let this renaming stuff confuse you - TWRP are only suggesting it because their full names are so long and prone to error when you are typing them out!
EDIT: Sorry, I hadn't realised Josh had already prepared and renamed the files for you. Just use all 3 of his files contained in his zip and not from my links or you may get further confused.
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No need to root first - the custom ROM you will be installing will be rooted.
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Sounds like you have downloaded (and renamed) the .img file and not the .blob file! "openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-tf201-JB.blob" is the one you want if you are follwoing the instructions on the TWRP page I linked you too. The blob file Josh refers to is the one in this zip file and has a shorter name. You can either use Josh's instructions or TWRP's but not a mixture of the two
@lj50036 I think he referring to the instructions from TWRP on the downloads page which say to rename the file to a shorter form.
@tim2min don't let this renaming stuff confuse you - TWRP are only suggesting it because their full names are so long and prone to error when you are typing them out!
EDIT: Sorry, I hadn't realised Josh had already prepared and renamed the files for you. Just use all 3 of his files contained in his zip and not from my links or you may get further confused.
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Does no one use auto-complete any more ......
Thx Josh
lj50036 said:
Does no one use auto-complete any more ......
Thx Josh
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Haha, yes. Why do command windows have to be so primitive .
Restorer said:
No you're not a TF300 yet! Unlock then flash the latest TWRP version for TF201 from the page I linked to (still 2.6). Then do your NVFlash backups. Then you can pick up Josh's guide again where you flash "Upgrade Hairybean 2.31 (4.2.1) Bootloader & TWRP (2.5).zip". It's just the guide assumes you already have your backups .
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Just an observation Restorer I note that you said never to select "Wipe Data" in the boot menu but in Josh step by step he suggested to do that which can take a while. In this case it ok to do it since we are putting on a new ROM. I have my backups (blob files) as well as the NVFlash file
Tim
tim2min said:
Just an observation Restorer I note that you said never to select "Wipe Data" in the boot menu but in Josh step by step he suggested to do that which can take a while. In this case it ok to do it since we are putting on a new ROM. I have my backups (blob files) as well as the NVFlash file
Tim
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How is this saying anything about wiping from bootloader ?
I am sure it say NOW ENTER RECOVERY ....
But maybe I missed something or maybe you did ....
lj50036 said:
Now enter recovery....
Make sure its verison 2.7.1.0
Go to Wipe////Format Data////Type yes
This can take up to 90 mins to format
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE FORMAT !!!!!!!
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Thx Josh
Taking The Plunge!
lj50036 said:
How is this saying anything about wiping from bootloader ?
I am sure it say NOW ENTER RECOVERY ....
But maybe I missed something or maybe you did ....
Thx Josh
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Man it was going so well until my computer could no longer see my tablet via USB! so I can now longer use FASTBOOT because the device is not found. This happen right after flashing Hariybean and I was about to run"
Interesting my Win7 computer says that it sees the Asus device:but fastboot does not see it. Also initially the it saw it as an APX device but no longer so I can not do the next step which is to adb reboot-bootloader and then do flash @ne0zone75 TWRP recovery per the instuctions. I have tried re-pointing to the Universal Naked drivers trying to select a diffrent drvier but to no avail. looks like the tablet can no longer communicate to the computer. I will copy the contents of the fastboot directory to another computer and see if that will work
any ideas?
Tim
tim2min said:
Man it was going so well until my computer could no longer see my tablet via USB! so I can now longer use FASTBOOT because the device is not found. This happen right after flashing Hariybean and I was about to run"
Interesting my Win7 computer says that it sees the Asus device:but fastboot does not see it. Also initially the it saw it as an APX device but no longer so I can not do the next step which is to adb reboot-bootloader and then do flash @ne0zone75 TWRP recovery per the instuctions. I have tried re-pointing to the Universal Naked drivers trying to select a diffrent drvier but to no avail. looks like the tablet can no longer communicate to the computer. I will copy the contents of the fastboot directory to another computer and see if that will work
any ideas?
Tim
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Sounds like another windows driver issue .....
I really cant help much here as I dont use windows ...
But there is a short term solution at least to get you booted up ....
@ne0zone75's flashable zip twrp
Download this and move it into your folder that contains the fastboot.exe ... Then rename it to twrp.zip
Then boot into the recovery and run this command from CMD window
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adb push twrp.zip /sdcard
Let that happen should not take long, find the zip file under install and flash it .....
YOU MUST DO A REBOOT AFTER THIS NOT JUST A REBOOT INTO BOOTLOADER ...
So lets run this command ....
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adb reboot
Let it fully boot into a bootloop then with the buttons get back to the bootloader screen and enter RCK ...
then once you have done that continue on your way ....
Let me know this works for you ....
Thx Josh
tim2min said:
Just an observation Restorer I note that you said never to select "Wipe Data" in the boot menu but in Josh step by step he suggested to do that which can take a while. In this case it ok to do it since we are putting on a new ROM. I have my backups (blob files) as well as the NVFlash file
Tim
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Josh has answered you. But this is another fine example of why people here keep banging on about reading things carefully and then following instructions to the letter .
Taking the Plunge
Well, after some "trying" moments I got this ROM on the Prime!...must say extremely excited seems like my TF201 has more than just a "heartbeat" left in her, shoot she may be able to run hard a little longer!. I must admit some EXTREME anxiety occured and I really got scared when after flashing hairybean/bootloader my computer could not find/see my tablet AT ALL!!. This lost of connection was madddding especially when Windows would add the tablet in device manager and you would hear the computer chime every time I connected/disconnect the USB cable from the computer while the other end was in the tablet. I had to fuss around with Android APD Interface/Android APX drivers until my computer settled on one that actually worked after running c:\fastboot>fastboot devices 50x's and if finally saw my tablet I literally shedded a tear, this is definetely not for the faint of heart...lol Needless to say I hurried up and finished going down the instructions just for fear my computer might "inexplicably " loose connection again!....lol
Many thanks to Restorer for chiming in with my question also Josh (especially for the step by step instructions) also to the whole team that made this ROM!
Just a question though: If you wanted to change the color theme on boot up (which now shows in blue "CROMBi-KK") how would I go about that?
Tim
Hey guys, I have an unlocked Nexus 9 and updating to 5.1 OTA isn't possible (as most of you probably already know). I have no idea what I am doing and only unlocked it because RootJunky had some automated program that basically did it for me. Now I'm stuck trying to figure out how to update manually...
My simple question is how do I revert back to a version (locked?) that will allow me to update via OTA and not have to deal with this going forward? Idiot-proof responses are most welcome.
what version of android to you currently have installed? is it 5.0.1 or 5.0.2? also, i'm guessing the reason it's not updating is because you have a custom recovery installed. if you flash the stock recovery again it should be able to update. i could help you out with that but it's a bit of a long process for a beginner haha. you can check by booting into fastboot by pressing and holding power + volume down while it's shut down until the fastboot screen shows, then scroll down to recovery with the volume keys and click on it with the power key. if you have twrp or something installed it'll show a splash screen then give you a gui but if it's the stock recovery it'll be an android mascot laying down with a warning sign above it.
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what version of android to you currently have installed? is it 5.0.1 or 5.0.2? also, i'm guessing the reason it's not updating is because you have a custom recovery installed. if you flash the stock recovery again it should be able to update. i could help you out with that but it's a bit of a long process for a beginner haha. you can check by booting into fastboot by pressing and holding power + volume down while it's shut down until the fastboot screen shows, then scroll down to recovery with the volume keys and click on it with the power key. if you have twrp or something installed it'll show a splash screen then give you a gui but if it's the stock recovery it'll be an android mascot laying down with a warning sign above it.
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It's 5.0.2. I have stock recovery and already tried the option "wipe data/factor reset" which still doesn't allow for me to update OTA.
What should I try next?
livinginavacuum said:
It's 5.0.2. I have stock recovery and already tried the option "wipe data/factor reset" which still doesn't allow for me to update OTA.
What should I try next?
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well the OTA is currently rolling out in stages so most people won't be getting it quite yet the normal way. if you wanted it sooner, you could try sideloading it. it's a bit of a pain but it works just as well as just waiting for the OTA to show up by itself. lemme just copy & paste something i typed out the other day in another thread:
download this: https://android.googleapis.com/packa...L.5cb0c625.zip
install ADB: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (scroll down and download SDK tools only)
and sideload it by following these instructions: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-ma...r-nexus#slide2
note that these instructions were assuming you are on a mac, instead of doing a ./fastboot or ./adb command just type fastboot or adb, no need for the ./
also, you're sideloading the OTA, not flashing the factory image so don't unlock the bootloader and skip the part that talks about flashing the factory images. also iirc once you see the recovery screen with the error looking message, you should press volume-up first then power to bring up the menu? i remember running into a bit of a snag there when i did this last since it says to do it the other way around. anyway hopefully this will update it. if not, you're probably gonna have to flash the factory images, which would need an unlocked bootloader. SO, in case if you do need to unlock the bootloader (which will wipe the device), be absolutely sure to flip that little switch in developer options that allows OEM unlock, otherwise you might be left with a bricked device.
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you could also flash the factory image but this way is honestly a bit easier and gives the same result. i've never been able to get the .bat file to actually automate it properly before haha
livinginavacuum said:
Hey guys, I have an unlocked Nexus 9 and updating to 5.1 OTA isn't possible (as most of you probably already know). I have no idea what I am doing and only unlocked it because RootJunky had some automated program that basically did it for me. Now I'm stuck trying to figure out how to update manually...
My simple question is how do I revert back to a version (locked?) that will allow me to update via OTA and not have to deal with this going forward? Idiot-proof responses are most welcome.
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You don't need to ota to update.
Read the instructions here;
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
octagonPerfectionist said:
well the OTA is currently rolling out in stages so most people won't be getting it quite yet the normal way. if you wanted it sooner, you could try sideloading it. it's a bit of a pain but it works just as well as just waiting for the OTA to show up by itself. lemme just copy & paste something i typed out the other day in another thread:
you could also flash the factory image but this way is honestly a bit easier and gives the same result. i've never been able to get the .bat file to actually automate it properly before haha
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Your first and third link don't seem to work.
doitright said:
You don't need to ota to update.
Read the instructions here;
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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Easier said than done for someone who has no clue. Is there a good youtube video?
livinginavacuum said:
Your first and third link don't seem to work.
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sorry about that, here's the first link again. the forum must have truncated it because it was too long: https://goo.gl/CkF7J6
here's the third one with a link shortener too, for some reason the forum won't let me post the long version: http://goo.gl/XevxkJ
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sorry about that, here's the first link again. the forum must have truncated it because it was too long: https://goo.gl/CkF7J6
here's the third one with a link shortener too, for some reason the forum won't let me post the long version: http://goo.gl/XevxkJ
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First one doesn't work! LOL. I'm sure it's not you.
livinginavacuum said:
First one doesn't work! LOL. I'm sure it's not you.
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haha fml apparently google doesn't like links to the ota zip well anyway just google "nexus 9 ota zip" and it's pretty easy to find.
Full credit to redditor qrtippadfhjlzcbmm for the instructions, I'm just reposting here. Link to reddit post at end.
I successfully rooted my Zenfone 3. It seemed worth posting since there weren't really any posts I could find verifying a recovery image. [for clarification that was from the post, not me magicmanfk]
1. Unlock the boot loader with the instructions / app from Asus
2. Download TWRP. Specifically twrp-3.1.0-0-Z01H-20170408.img ** [edit: also rename to twrp.img once downloaded]
3. Download SuperSU.
4. Reboot to fastboot by rebooting the phone, and pressing the down arrow during the unlock screen.
5. Flash the recovery image `fastboot flash recovery twrp.img`
6. I had to power cycle the phone completely to get TWRP running.
7. Reboot to recovery. If TWRP ever asks you something about not making the system read only don't swipe! Say not now.
8. Install SuperSU with steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
** I'm generally wary about downloading recovery images from random places, but I found a link posted by shakalaca on the Asus forums (translated), so it seemed worth trying out.
Original post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/zenfone/comments/6gqha5/zenfone_3_ze553kl_z01hd_root/
Have you attempted to flash the newest ROM yet since being bootloader unlocked? Not sure if we can do it in TWRP or need stock recovery to do it.
Any roms available for the zenfone 3 xoom ? I would love some stock roms lol
DriveEuro said:
Have you attempted to flash the newest ROM yet since being bootloader unlocked? Not sure if we can do it in TWRP or need stock recovery to do it.
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I have not personally done this because of exactly what you are asking. I believe you need stock recovery to do it, but this is from scouring what other people have done and I don't have a link. I'm waiting for the nougat update before doing it.
Justingaribay7 said:
Any roms available for the zenfone 3 xoom ? I would love some stock roms lol
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Not yet! I'm hoping there will be soon though. It may help if there was a forum for the device, so if you haven't yet please make a post in the Device forum request page for it!
magicmanfk said:
I have not personally done this because of exactly what you are asking. I believe you need stock recovery to do it, but this is from scouring what other people have done and I don't have a link. I'm waiting for the nougat update before doing it.
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You should be able to extract the stock recovery out of previous ROMs and flash it.
I'm with you though, waiting for Nougat update. Not bothering with this last ROM from late May that added pretty much nothing.
Hi. I'm the person from reddit.
I'm sure it's (some how) possible to apply an update after running this process. I realize now I should have done this, and then applied the May update, but I didn't. I will try to make it a point to post some instructions on how to do it when it comes out because I'm struggling with out Nougat.
Does anyone know how to get rid of the garbage Asus notification bar, and get the default Android one?
Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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Pretty sure you can't.
Also does anyone have the stock recovery img files?
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Pretty sure you can't.
Also does anyone have the stock recovery img files?
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did you get any stock recovery.img?
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Do you know if you can relock the bootloader? Just curious
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chardie said:
did you get any stock recovery.img?
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No. Ended up returning Bootloader unlocked phone for a new phone. Waiting until I see others successfully unlock BL and flash stock ROMs.
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No. Ended up returning Bootloader unlocked phone for a new phone. Waiting until I see others successfully unlock BL and flash stock ROMs.
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You can get the stock recovery from the converting cm to ww thread. The image there contains the recovery.IMG file.
Hi, I can not run the root, because by using the official unlock software, something is unsuccessful ... By running the software comes out a "unlocked" message without there being any wipe or restart of the smartphone. .. Does anyone have the same problem? I also tried to make a "factory reset" from recovery but the problem remains ...
steps how to relock bootloader in ZE553KL
Hi, i have rooted my asus zoom ZE553kl when i bought, i follow steps how to root asus ZE553KL in this thread and i succed
i delete so many rubbish preinstalled application that i dont need them, but now i want to relock bootloader again.
could you sir give me any tips how to relock ze553kl bootloader?
Thanks
I can't see the twrp file when device is ready to recovery. Some good soul may post a detailed step-by-step with screen shots, please? Yeah, I'm a noob.
Is this still working to root my Zenfone 3 Zoom w/ latest update?
Nougat
Does this work on android nougat in zenfone zoom s, sir?
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8. Install SuperSU with steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
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Currently the link does not work, but I managed to find it in the Internet Archive: steps 7 - 10 from the SuperSU site
Can I do the same procedure on the Nougat ?
rinampa said:
Can I do the same procedure on the Nougat ?
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Yes, but I'd use the latest TWRP version and magisk instead of SuperSU (It gets the job done).
Also, update to the latest firmware so you can get the latest security patches.
Hi, i bought this phone.
Also you have a light halo in bottom of screen?
Thanks