Afternoon all,
I have a Prime that presently has Android version "4.0.3" and build number "AndroWook Prime v2.1". I am attempting to upgrade to the lastest Hairybean release, but I am uncertain as to which instructions to follow as I am unable to determine my bootloader version. Any suggestions?
Thanks
CoosaCounty said:
Afternoon all,
I have a Prime that presently has Android version "4.0.3" and build number "AndroWook Prime v2.1". I am attempting to upgrade to the lastest Hairybean release, but I am uncertain as to which instructions to follow as I am unable to determine my bootloader version. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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I got confused there for a minute but you are talking about Androwook 2.1 and not Androwook Hairybean 2.1.
By the Android version number you are still on ICS.
I would highly advise that you go thru the nvflash process first as you can only do it while on ICS and it makes you brick proof.
Once you have done that you just have to follow the instructions in the Hairybean thread for 2.2 which will upgrade your bootloader and recovery and then flash the rom.
I'd wait a week tho as 2.3 is due soon.
flumpster said:
I got confused there for a minute but you are talking about Androwook 2.1 and not Androwook Hairybean 2.1.
By the Android version number you are still on ICS.
I would highly advise that you go thru the nvflash process first as you can only do it while on ICS and it makes you brick proof.
Once you have done that you just have to follow the instructions in the Hairybean thread for 2.2 which will upgrade your bootloader and recovery and then flash the rom.
I'd wait a week tho as 2.3 is due soon.
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Thank you very much for the reply; I was unaware that they are two different roms. I am going to find how to follow the nvflash process as you advised.
Thanks again.
CoosaCounty said:
Thank you very much for the reply; I was unaware that they are two different roms. I am going to find how to follow the nvflash process as you advised.
Thanks again.
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Androwook was based off ICS. When it switched to Jellybean it became Androwook HairyBean.
nvflash is definitely worth it mate. There are people on here who would kill to go back to ICS so they could nvflash backup
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flumpster said:
Androwook was based off ICS. When it switched to Jellybean it became Androwook HairyBean.
nvflash is definitely worth it mate. There are people on here who would kill to go back to ICS so they could nvflash backup
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My query is somewhat related, and apologies before it it has previously been addressed in another thread, so I won't start a new thread for my related query.
I have just purchased an ex-display model Asus EeePad Prime here in the UK on eBay for about the third of the price as a new one. So far, all seems to be working and running fine, dongleless Wi-Fi included, but I have a question.
As soon as I turned on Wi-Fi and connected with my router, my Asus Prime started 'automatically' downloading what I assume is (the latest) firmware, I couldn't find a way to cancel the download (no user-manual, unfortunately), so I immediately turned off Wi-Fi, as I have no idea what version firmware my Prime is downloading. Right at the moment, it's running stock 4.0.3, but I don't want it downloading some firmware that I may regret at some point later. So, may I ask, is it advisable to let the firmware download and do its thang, or wait for another, different or better firmware. I am totally new to using tablets and my only other Android device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 running JB 4.1.2,
Without reading through an online manual (probably a fruitless exercise anyway) or wading though hundreds of forum posts, would one of you more experienced in firmware than I, be good enough to advise me about which is the best, most stable firmware I should be running on my Asus Prime, as well as how to disable automatic firmware updates (I couldn't find an option for that in the settings yet), and any more cautionary steps I should be advised to take before I mess up or brick my new tablet....OR point me to a thread that already has the answers to my questions here?
I'm finding this a bit frustrating, as obviously, I can't use Wi-Fi for anything else until I have an answer as to how to stop automatic downloading of firmware via Wi-Fi.....help?!?
Many thanks before.
NB.
My Kernel version:-
2.6.39.4
android @venus #1
Al.Gray said:
My query is somewhat related, and apologies before it it has previously been addressed in another thread, so I won't start a new thread for my related query.
I have just purchased an ex-display model Asus EeePad Prime here in the UK on eBay for about the third of the price as a new one. So far, all seems to be working and running fine, dongleless Wi-Fi included, but I have a question.
As soon as I turned on Wi-Fi and connected with my router, my Asus Prime started 'automatically' downloading what I assume is (the latest) firmware, I couldn't find a way to cancel the download (no user-manual, unfortunately), so I immediately turned off Wi-Fi, as I have no idea what version firmware my Prime is downloading. Right at the moment, it's running stock 4.0.3, but I don't want it downloading some firmware that I may regret at some point later. So, may I ask, is it advisable to let the firmware download and do its thang, or wait for another, different or better firmware. I am totally new to using tablets and my only other Android device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 running JB 4.1.2,
Without reading through an online manual (probably a fruitless exercise anyway) or wading though hundreds of forum posts, would one of you more experienced in firmware than I, be good enough to advise me about which is the best, most stable firmware I should be running on my Asus Prime, as well as how to disable automatic firmware updates (I couldn't find an option for that in the settings yet), and any more cautionary steps I should be advised to take before I mess up or brick my new tablet....OR point me to a thread that already has the answers to my questions here?
Many thanks before.
NB.
My Kernel version:-
2.6.39.4
android @venus #1
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You are still on ICS and at the moment you can make nvflash backups that will make you completely brickproof. It will also allow you to go back to ICS from jellybean if you wanted to which people without the backups cannot do.
I would highly advise that you make these backups before upgrading anything.
You will need an unlocked bootloader to be able to do nvflash.
http://androidroot.mobi/pages/tegra3-guide-nvflash/
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You are still on ICS and at the moment you can make nvflash backups that will make you completely brickproof. It will also allow you to go back to ICS from jellybean if you wanted to which people without the backups cannot do.
I would highly advise that you make these backups before upgrading anything.
You will need an unlocked bootloader to be able to do nvflash.
http://androidroot.mobi/pages/tegra3-guide-nvflash/
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Thanks for that tidbit, certainly something I'll need to look into (after finding 'Nerves of Steel' <g> ).....but more concerned about disabling this (unknown) firmware update auto-downloading first?.......Diolch i ti ffrind!
NB.
Guess I should read up as much as I can on AndroWook too, eh?
Oddly, the automatic firmware update OTA download has (thankfully) stalled/stopped/stuck at 23% and I have no idea what I did to stop it downloading or even how. Anyone got a clue to help me figure it out? All other downloads via Wi-Fi are working as they should.
But, saying the firmware download has stopped, is there any way that anyone knows off to cancel/delete the 23% of it that has been automatically downloaded and taking up valuable space on my internal memory, please? (I'm guessing I'd need to root my Prime to do that?)
One last important (important to me anway lol), question.....is it advisable or not to make those nvflash backups before of after rooting my ICS 4.0.3 firmware (I was thinking of using 'Viper' to root it, or maybe you guys can suggest a better application to use?), or won't rooting it before I've made those backups make any difference? Please advise, thanks.
Hope that's not too many dumb questions, but hope one of you if good and has time enough to answer them for me........ANYone......please??
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I would like to know if I can up grade my 10.1 tab GT-7510 running 4.04 to a higher Androind operating system.
ricmck said:
Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I would like to know if I can up grade my 10.1 tab GT-7510 running 4.04 to a higher Androind operating system.
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Sure you can! ☺
You can run almost any version you want. I'm running kitkat 4.4.4 (the very latest version) on it now.
But you'll have to root it first and perhaps change the bootloader (I did) and install a custom recovery. After all this you can flash almost any ROM you want.
Have fun and Always make a backup!
Sent from my GT-P7510 running KK 4.4.4 nameless
OK Great, can you point me to where to get the instructions to do the rooting, change the bootloader, install the custom recovery and then the 4.44 upgrade?
I am asking about the rooting because I have see many different suggestions. It there a thread that describes each one of these processes?
Thanks
Rick McK
Olivier V said:
Sure you can! ☺
You can run almost any version you want. I'm running kitkat 4.4.4 (the very latest version) on it now.
But you'll have to root it first and perhaps change the bootloader (I did) and install a custom recovery. After all this you can flash almost any ROM you want.
Have fun and Always make a backup!
Sent from my GT-P7510 running KK 4.4.4 nameless
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ricmck said:
OK Great, can you point me to where to get the instructions to do the rooting, change the bootloader, install the custom recovery and then the 4.44 upgrade?
I am asking about the rooting because I have see many different suggestions. It there a thread that describes each one of these processes?
Thanks
Rick McK
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029664
Guide for rooting GT-P7510 with Stock 4.0.4 ROM
This is the classic way with all the steps explained.
Sent from my Nexus 7 2013
Getting your tablet 'upgraded'
ricmck said:
OK Great, can you point me to where to get the instructions to do the rooting, change the bootloader, install the custom recovery and then the 4.44 upgrade?
I am asking about the rooting because I have see many different suggestions. It there a thread that describes each one of these processes?
Thanks
Rick McK
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It is ever so simple to upgrade your tablet to CM10.1, look at http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p4wifi (I assume it is a P7510 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi version) to get the quick and easy method of getting Android 4.2.2 on your tablet from a very stable and reliable Custom ROM, superuser and more built-in by default. If ever it does not work for you, then you can always revert to Stock 4.0.4 from Samsung (see sammobile.com for downloads of stock recovery images. You will need to register for free to be able to download).
Hope this is the quick and easy way for you. If you want to go to KitKat 4.4.4, then the nameless (official nightly build) ROM at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716016 is where you want to start out. Please keep in mind that this release may still have some issues for the Tab, as it still is under development.
Your choice. But no need to root beforehand if you want to load a custom ROM, you only need a recovery manager (either CWM or TWRP, all to personal taste) loaded to continue. Mostly, just to make sure, do the bootloader-thing beforehand as the default Samsung bootloader hates both CMW and TWRP recovery mode, and you could end up with the infamous rolling screen problem.
My suggestion is to start with CM10.1 as that is almost a walk in the park, and the steps are both easy to follow and [almost] never fail.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer. Best of luck in your endeavours to get the stock bloatware off your tablet...
THANK YOU for the complete instructions. this is GREAT. I have several final questions before I try it.
My Tab has Kernal# 3.1.10 [email protected] - 116#2 SMPT PREEMPT Tues Aug 7 19:16:14 KST 2012
Is this process still OK and valid?
I want to be sure I fully understand the process:
1: I install a new bootLoader. WHERE is the code-file, and what is the process?
2: Do the Odlin3 method- Windows (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p4wifi)
3: I perform the next step: "Installing CyanogenMod from recovery"
4: where do I find the "required Google Apps" as noted in the above "step three".
5: HOW to find and install 4.2.2, or what ever is the most stable OS for this Tab.
Is this process correct? If no please clarify
Sorry for all the "dumb" basic questions. ;(
Thanks
Rick McK
Just_Another_N00b said:
It is ever so simple to upgrade your tablet to CM10.1, look at http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p4wifi (I assume it is a P7510 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi version) to get the quick and easy method of getting Android 4.2.2 on your tablet from a very stable and reliable Custom ROM, superuser and more built-in by default. If ever it does not work for you, then you can always revert to Stock 4.0.4 from Samsung (see sammobile.com for downloads of stock recovery images. You will need to register for free to be able to download).
Hope this is the quick and easy way for you. If you want to go to KitKat 4.4.4, then the nameless (official nightly build) ROM at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716016 is where you want to start out. Please keep in mind that this release may still have some issues for the Tab, as it still is under development.
Your choice. But no need to root beforehand if you want to load a custom ROM, you only need a recovery manager (either CWM or TWRP, all to personal taste) loaded to continue. Mostly, just to make sure, do the bootloader-thing beforehand as the default Samsung bootloader hates both CMW and TWRP recovery mode, and you could end up with the infamous rolling screen problem.
My suggestion is to start with CM10.1 as that is almost a walk in the park, and the steps are both easy to follow and [almost] never fail.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer. Best of luck in your endeavours to get the stock bloatware off your tablet...
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ricmck said:
THANK YOU for the complete instructions. this is GREAT. I have several final questions before I try it.
My Tab has Kernal# 3.1.10 [email protected] - 116#2 SMPT PREEMPT Tues Aug 7 19:16:14 KST 2012
Is this process still OK and valid?
I want to be sure I fully understand the process:
1: I install a new bootLoader. WHERE is the code-file, and what is the process?
2: Do the Odlin3 method- Windows (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p4wifi)
3: I perform the next step: "Installing CyanogenMod from recovery"
4: where do I find the "required Google Apps" as noted in the above "step three".
5: HOW to find and install 4.2.2, or what ever is the most stable OS for this Tab.
Is this process correct? If no please clarify
Sorry for all the "dumb" basic questions. ;(
Thanks
Rick McK
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The process is defined for the p4wifi (i.e. P7510 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the original Samsung WiFi only, not 3G).
If you have a tab2/tab3/note etc, then you need to navigate a bit there to find your machine. But most of the process is the same, just other binaries/ROM.
The bootloader download is mentioned in the Odin3 method (windows only) of this documentation, within step 1: download pershoots recovery package. Steps 2 to 8 there explain exactly how to start up odin, get your tablet into download mode and transfer the bootloader. Step 10 explains that your have to follow the same steps 2 to 8 to get the recovery tool installed on your tablet.
For the p4wifi the CM10.1 stable roms can be found at: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=p4wifi
The applicable google apps can be downloaded from http://goo.im/gapps , where you have to load the one, related to the flavour. In your case the CM10.1, one (3rd line at this moment) of 20130812.
PLEASE NOTE: If your tablet is not the P7510 (Wifi), but, for example the P7500 (3G), then you might need a different bootloader, recovery mod and CM10.1
CM10.1 is 4.2.2, and has root built-in by default. This 4.2.2 also allows you to create more 'users' on the tablet, do all kinds of nice things, and can be finetuned to improve performance (like overclocking). All built-in by default.
Happy Hunting!
Hey, and don't apologise for asking dumb questions, we all started out asking questions, and this forum is really there to get people started on the path of getting the most out of their tablets. Keep on asking, and there is always somebody out there to help you out if you get stuck.
One advise: get the exact model-number of your tablet (build) and register at sammobile to get a plain stock recovery image, so you can always get back to the default setup, and not lose hope when your tablet gets 'bricked'. We have more than enough expensive doorstoppers in the world to need to add one more. Sammobile gives you the recovery image, base on model and country. These stock recovery images are about 450 MB, and can be restored easily with your big friend Odin (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142268).
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for clarifying my questions and process. In my prior life I was a process engineer (semiconductors, and hydrogen fuel cells). Thus I like clear instructions. I also see now some of the challenges the web and forums like this one present, because links go dead, and new process and data are constantly being created. Thus the "process" is always in flux.
I think I can now go and try this.
Thanks
Rick McK
Just_Another_N00b said:
The process is defined for the p4wifi (i.e. P7510 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the original Samsung WiFi only, not 3G).
If you have a tab2/tab3/note etc, then you need to navigate a bit there to find your machine. But most of the process is the same, just other binaries/ROM.
The bootloader download is mentioned in the Odin3 method (windows only) of this documentation, within step 1: download pershoots recovery package. Steps 2 to 8 there explain exactly how to start up odin, get your tablet into download mode and transfer the bootloader. Step 10 explains that your have to follow the same steps 2 to 8 to get the recovery tool installed on your tablet.
For the p4wifi the CM10.1 stable roms can be found at: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=p4wifi
The applicable google apps can be downloaded from http://goo.im/gapps , where you have to load the one, related to the flavour. In your case the CM10.1, one (3rd line at this moment) of 20130812.
PLEASE NOTE: If your tablet is not the P7510 (Wifi), but, for example the P7500 (3G), then you might need a different bootloader, recovery mod and CM10.1
CM10.1 is 4.2.2, and has root built-in by default. This 4.2.2 also allows you to create more 'users' on the tablet, do all kinds of nice things, and can be finetuned to improve performance (like overclocking). All built-in by default.
Happy Hunting!
Hey, and don't apologise for asking dumb questions, we all started out asking questions, and this forum is really there to get people started on the path of getting the most out of their tablets. Keep on asking, and there is always somebody out there to help you out if you get stuck.
One advise: get the exact model-number of your tablet (build) and register at sammobile to get a plain stock recovery image, so you can always get back to the default setup, and not lose hope when your tablet gets 'bricked'. We have more than enough expensive doorstoppers in the world to need to add one more. Sammobile gives you the recovery image, base on model and country. These stock recovery images are about 450 MB, and can be restored easily with your big friend Odin (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142268).
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ricmck said:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for clarifying my questions and process. In my prior life I was a process engineer (semiconductors, and hydrogen fuel cells). Thus I like clear instructions. I also see now some of the challenges the web and forums like this one present, because links go dead, and new process and data are constantly being created. Thus the "process" is always in flux.
I think I can now go and try this.
Thanks
Rick McK
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You are welcome. I myself have been a Software Engineer since the early seventies of the 20th century (40+ years of IT), and started out as Computer Operator loading punchcards and papertape into old IBM and UNIVAC computers. The world has changed dramatically since then. Not all good though...
Good luck, and always peruse XDA to get answers to your questions. Sometimes you have to trudge through a lot of mess, but the diamonds are there to find.And ask, ask, ask...
Hi! Fairly new to downloading custom ROMs onto devices, just got the Viper ROM for my htc one m8, was wondering if there are any ROMs out there for the kindle fire hdx 8.9. I have been searching high and low and can seem to find anything, just ROMs for older versions. I have my device rooted already with towelroot. I also have SuperSU and Safestrap already setup on it as well.
Also wanted to know if I should leave Safestrap on my Kindle for now if there isn't any ROM that works well with the new update? Because I've read that some people are having problems with Safestrap and that their tablets are bricking.
I have version 14.3.2.6
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Wrdlife said:
Hi! Fairly new to downloading custom ROMs onto devices, just got the Viper ROM for my htc one m8, was wondering if there are any ROMs out there for the kindle fire hdx 8.9. I have been searching high and low and can seem to find anything, just ROMs for older versions. I have my device rooted already with towelroot. I also have SuperSU and Safestrap already setup on it as well.
Also wanted to know if I should leave Safestrap on my Kindle for now if there isn't any ROM that works well with the new update? Because I've read that some people are having problems with Safestrap and that their tablets are bricking.
I have version 14.3.2.6
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to answer your question no I do not believe there are any actual custom ROMs for the latest firmware I mean seriously I think it just came out this week you may be able to check out adding gapps but use it was safestrap and use it properly there is no rolling back from that software I believe towelroot still works. I'm not sure of safestrap you will have to go and read the safestrap thread for I am not on that new firmware. Best advice is to just get to reading and that is the only way you're going to understand enough about this device not to turn it into a paper weight. The only way you really break this device is if you miss use using safestrap or doing something else that is ill advised or not advised that all ... There is just too much information and too many ways to Brick and to describe in your thread here.. The responsibility is yours to do your research and their are specific procedures that you want to read thoroughly and understand. Or as of even right now I do not believe there is a brick rescue for this device yet.
My brother has a KFHDX 7", we got it last November-December, and I rooted it nearly instantly. It is in version 13.3.2.6 and I must have blocked OTA updates since it is still there. Back then I had tried to install gapps, the playstore etc, but I couldn't find a working method yet.
What I'm looking for is this:
- a way to downgrade the Amazon OS (if necessary)
- a custom recovery to install
- a tutorial to unbrick the tablet in case I brick it
- a way to install the GApps and make them work
- a list of custom roms available for the device. (It's name is "Thor", right? I couldn't find many) Aren't there any of the mainstream roms such as CM for it?
I have a KFHD 7" (2012 model) and I have flashed a custom rom so if I am given instructions I know how to make it work more or less, but I've been having some issues figuring out what is what in XDA in the KFHDX's section.
Thanks for taking the time to read this (and perhaps help me out)!