So, I would like to add recovery to my .257. I currently have it rooted, and have searched but not found a way to have recovery in .257. Does anybody knows a way to do it?
- First you'll have to unlock your bootloader.
- And to install Recovery, just follow this short guide.
mothmanex said:
So, I would like to add recovery to my .257. I currently have it rooted, and have searched but not found a way to have recovery in .257. Does anybody knows a way to do it?
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you could leave the bootloader locked and use the recovery for locked bootloaders
HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
but then you wont be able to flash any ROM. well other than mine. But thats only one of 7 ROM's available.
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I recently got my TF201 and soon as I got it home and turned on the WiFi, it updated. I put "Android System Info" app on it so I can see most of the system info, and I've ran the Unlock tool from Asus and have the Bootloader unlocked.
So my question now is, since when i boot the tablet, the top left says "Bootloader unlocked", can I flash CWM and then a rom, or do i still need to get root access and can I?
Settings > About Tablet > Build Number: IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.21-20120323
Falados said:
I recently got my TF201 and soon as I got it home and turned on the WiFi, it updated. I put "Android System Info" app on it so I can see most of the system info, and I've ran the Unlock tool from Asus and have the Bootloader unlocked.
So my question now is, since when i boot the tablet, the top left says "Bootloader unlocked", can I flash CWM and then a rom, or do i still need to get root access and can I?
Settings > About Tablet > Build Number: IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.21-20120323
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With your bootloader unlocked, you can install CWM without root access. See my response here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1585046). On the link in that thread, use the "non-rooted" method (fastboot) to flash CWM. Then you can install your ROM.
Confirmed, this is what I had to do.
Unlock, flash cwm (TOUCH VER. )
Then flashed Virtuolous newest rom.
It would be nice for a guide, or a tuturial for someone on a locked, and stock .21 rom for the prime
cragains said:
Confirmed, this is what I had to do.
Unlock, flash cwm (TOUCH VER. )
Then flashed Virtuolous newest rom.
It would be nice for a guide, or a tuturial for someone on a locked, and stock .21 rom for the prime
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A guide/tutorial for a "locked & stock .21" is impossible since you need to unlock your bootloader.
And there are plenty of guides/tutorials on how to flash CWM onto your unlocked Prime.
Beermiester said:
A guide/tutorial for a "locked & stock .21" is impossible since you need to unlock your bootloader.
And there are plenty of guides/tutorials on how to flash CWM onto your unlocked Prime.
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It's quite possible...someone would just need to run a step by step including the unlock apk then move onto the steps of fastboot load of CWM. I agree that all the tutorials are there, but it requires a little hunting to piece them together.
This is where I went to unlock the Bootloader:
http://transformerprimeroot.com/tra...ow-to-unlock-bootloader-on-transformer-prime/
had to visit the page on the tablet cuz it wouldn't download otherwise
The question though, is once I install CWM and a ROM, do I have Root access, or can I only flash Pre-rooted roms?
antny01 said:
It's quite possible...someone would just need to run a step by step including the unlock apk then move onto the steps of fastboot load of CWM. I agree that all the tutorials are there, but it requires a little hunting to piece them together.
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Well yes, sort of. There are guides on how to unlock the Prime. Guides on how to flash CWM. And guides how to flash a custom ROM.
But the way the question was worded, it was how to flash to an unlocked, unrooted .21 Prime. Which you can't do. Flashing pre-supposes that you've unlocked it.
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Falados said:
This is where I went to unlock the Bootloader:
http://transformerprimeroot.com/tra...ow-to-unlock-bootloader-on-transformer-prime/
had to visit the page on the tablet cuz it wouldn't download otherwise
The question though, is once I install CWM and a ROM, do I have Root access, or can I only flash Pre-rooted roms?
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You have root access if the ROM you're installing is pre-rooted. If you install a ROM that is not pre-rooted you do not have root access. Whether or not you can root that ROM is another matter.
Why would you install a custom ROM not pre-rooted?
So call me blonde, dumb, or just flame me, but im sleep deprived on a daily basis so I'll ask a dumb question again.
Since I have my bootloader unlocked, all I need to do is flash the Touch CWM, and then a pre-rooted rom and I'm all set. No needing to gain straight up root access right here right now like i had to do with my EVO 4G just to be able to get into the Bootloader and put in the recovery
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So call me blonde, dumb, or just flame me, but im sleep deprived on a daily basis so I'll ask a dumb question again.
Since I have my bootloader unlocked, all I need to do is flash the Touch CWM, and then a pre-rooted rom and I'm all set. No needing to gain straight up root access right here right now like i had to do with my EVO 4G just to be able to get into the Bootloader and put in the recovery
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Correct. Just make sure to follow instructions to the letter. You'll need to flash the CWM using fastboot seeing as you do not have root.
Sorry for the noob question, but do these ROMs require the phone to be rooted?
Yes, all ROM's require the phone to be rooted.
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Start out with HTC Unlock. Lots of info on this site about it.
Then install a custom rom. It will already be Rooted,
After you've learned more, then you make it S-0ff.
Then you can go backward and forward in radio and other
options without worries.
hellhawk741 said:
Yes, all ROM's require the phone to be rooted.
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Wrong. You don't need root. You need to unlock the boot loader. All instructions for that are in HTCDev.com
you need to Unlock your bootloader first in order to flash a Recovery like CWM or AmonRA which will then allow you to flash/install rooted roms.
Note: if you are on Gingerbread and are going to flash an ICS rom, PLEASE download the required kernel they provide for you to flash as well as the ICS rom. but kernels are flashed through the bootloader/hboot and not in recovery. unless your S-off. if your'e S-on, flash kernels in bootloader.
Hey Everyone, this is my first post.
I've got a tf201 rooted with JB onto which I would like to flash TWRP. However, I've been unable to do so because I am unable to unlock the bootloader. After searching, it seems like downgrading to ICS may work to unlock, but this appears to be pretty risky without custom recovery. Is this the case? If so, is there a way to flash recovery without unlocking? If not, is there a relatively safe way to downgrade to ICS without custom recovery?
Any information is welcome!
BCB
Bass Clef Builder said:
Hey Everyone, this is my first post.
I've got a tf201 rooted with JB onto which I would like to flash TWRP. However, I've been unable to do so because I am unable to unlock the bootloader. After searching, it seems like downgrading to ICS may work to unlock, but this appears to be pretty risky without custom recovery. Is this the case? If so, is there a way to flash recovery without unlocking? If not, is there a relatively safe way to downgrade to ICS without custom recovery?
Any information is welcome!
BCB
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You cannot downgrade to ICS without nvflash backups and you cannot make nvflash backups unless you are on ICS.
I have very little experience in this area and dont know what all these terms mean. I followed the noob proof toolkit to root, now I need to get fully back to stock. I relocked the bootloader and i no longer have root. When I try to update my phone to the newest software update, it downloads the update and restarts into the white screen where you navigate with the volume buttons. I would like help getting this phone back to how I got it from T-mobile please. Please be specific as I'm a noob in these matters. Thanks!
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I have very little experience in this area and dont know what all these terms mean. I followed the noob proof toolkit to root, now I need to get fully back to stock. I relocked the bootloader and i no longer have root. When I try to update my phone to the newest software update, it downloads the update and restarts into the white screen where you navigate with the volume buttons. I would like help getting this phone back to how I got it from T-mobile please. Please be specific as I'm a noob in these matters. Thanks!
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Did you install a custom recovery (clockworkmod or TWRP)? What about a custom ROM?
And the screen you're referring to is called the "bootloader" screen just fyi
mcdsmaster8824 said:
Did you install a custom recovery (clockworkmod or TWRP)? What about a custom ROM?
And the screen you're referring to is called the "bootloader" screen just fyi
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Yup, i installed cwm. and a custom rom. how do i get it 100% back to stock?
First, you'll have to unlock the bootloader so you can flash the stock rom. Google for stock Tmobile HTC ONE rom, it should return the results you need.
AFTER you have flashed the ROM you'll have to flash the stock recovery via fastboot (fastboot flash recovery <name of your recovery>). Again Google for Tmobile stock recovery, you'll find the .img file. If you're unfamiliar with using ADB and Fastboot commands, use youtube, there are plenty of tutorials that show the basics.
After you have done this, just relock the bootloader and you should be back to stock.
You are right
Here's a nice step-by-step guide for T-Mobile stock. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357624
I want to follow the guide below to instal CWM recovery on my Go ICS 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10. However my phone's bootloader is unlocked. Can I still follow the guide or where can I find a guide for an unlocked bootloader?
Can I just relock the bootloader, how would I do that and what would the implications be?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975112
Alansa said:
I want to follow the guide below to instal CWM recovery on my Go ICS 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10. However my phone's bootloader is unlocked. Can I still follow the guide or where can I find a guide for an unlocked bootloader?
Can I just relock the bootloader, how would I do that and what would the implications be?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975112
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Yes you can use it.
It really is for stock kernels, or custom kernels that do not have recovery in them, not necessarily locked bootloader.
ChikeD said:
Yes you can use it.
It really is for stock kernels, or custom kernels that do not have recovery in them, not necessarily locked bootloader.
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Okay thanks. So not going to run into issues down the road because I followed the guide using an unlocked bootloader
Alansa said:
Okay thanks. So not going to run into issues down the road because I followed the guide using an unlocked bootloader
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Nope, however the charching led may not lit in offline charging.
I had this issue with my XP I don't know if it's the same with the Go version.
It's still charging I think and easy to fix.
Okay recovery installed. Did a backup in CWM but now can't locate it....
Alansa said:
Okay recovery installed. Did a backup in CWM but now can't locate it....
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If you go to restore you wil see it or a list of backups you done by date.
It is located on internal storage, clockworkmod directory.
ChikeD said:
If you go to restore you wil see it or a list of backups you done by date.
It is located on internal storage, clockworkmod directory.
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Actually selecting 'backup current rom' just reboots the phone. So does "reboot into recovery"
Any idea why the phone simply roots normally?
Anybody got recover X working a GO?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773227