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hi i have attempted to root my archos 80 g9 and it worked but after installing sde i got stuck in boot loop then mistakenly i removed the sde menu and now the devices will obly go to boot menu and no matter what other options i select it does not load android please help im affraid i may have killed my device and adb no longer recognises the device, please help im extremely worried as even if i select update firmwae through device menu it sails update failed.
please please please help
soulclaimed said:
hi i have attempted to root my archos 80 g9 and it worked but after installing sde i got stuck in boot loop then mistakenly i removed the sde menu and now the devices will obly go to boot menu and no matter what other options i select it does not load android please help im affraid i may have killed my device and adb no longer recognises the device, please help im extremely worried as even if i select update firmwae through device menu it sails update failed.
please please please help
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Don't worry, it's not killed.
If your device says update failed, usually it's because aos file is corrupted or file name is invalid. First, make sure that the filename is correct, browsers often modify name when you download same file multiple times.
And if it's correct then try to download it again from Archos website.
If nothing works, choose reformat device then try again.
If the failed is error 101, make sure you have the newest version of the update
Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using xda premium
ok so i have managed to get the aos file back on to my tablet so now not so broke but still want to root, the tutorial says i should put the firmware ext and other files on to archos via adb or copy and paste but when i get my tab to show as removable drive its only something like 200mb in size and the ext4 and other files for rooted firmware are over 500mb total...
soulclaimed said:
ok so i have managed to get the aos file back on to my tablet so now not so broke but still want to root, the tutorial says i should put the firmware ext and other files on to archos via adb or copy and paste but when i get my tab to show as removable drive its only something like 200mb in size and the ext4 and other files for rooted firmware are over 500mb total...
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You boot the tablet as usual and run Paul's root. Then you enable sde. After this, copy the file to the internal storage of the device using your computer. Boot into recovery. Go to development > install ramdisk. Another drive will appear on your PC. Copy the other 2 files onto it and press the power button on the device. Wait and then reboot
Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using xda premium
managed to complete root process however superuser does not allow anything also im following the tutorial for installing firmware with root but after installing th zlimage and initramfs however how do i install the ext4 i have no folder called data
soulclaimed said:
managed to complete root process however superuser does not allow anything also im following the tutorial for installing firmware with root but after installing th zlimage and initramfs however how do i install the ext4 i have no folder called data
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Ext4 isn't installed, it just sits there being mounted
About root: Are you booted into sde?
If not, boot into recovery and select Boot Developer Edition
Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using xda premium
very kind of you to advise, its all working again now thanks
Archos have 2 different update for archos 5. One for archose it 5 and 7, and the other is for archos internet tablet 5 and 48, make sure you use the correct one. Go to archos page and download the other one.
HELP MY acrhos 80 g9 wont boot past recovery
i have the exact same problem i rooted my archos 80 g9 followed each step slowly and exactly but get the z image and other file for the honeycomb versoin so then i just got the ics version on it and flashed the kernal and everything so it ended up just getting stuck in a loading screen i thought it just took a while because i rooted it no it stayed over night 12 hours and still loading so i went into recovery and tried to reformat it but it wont show up on my computer so i cant put any files on it i also accidentally removed the sde so now when i turn it on and off it goes straight to boot please help me im screwed can you please answer here or send me an email [email protected] it is super urgent its been stuck for a few days now
kingcyrus9 said:
i have the exact same problem i rooted my archos 80 g9 followed each step slowly and exactly but get the z image and other file for the honeycomb versoin so then i just got the ics version on it and flashed the kernal and everything so it ended up just getting stuck in a loading screen i thought it just took a while because i rooted it no it stayed over night 12 hours and still loading so i went into recovery and tried to reformat it but it wont show up on my computer so i cant put any files on it i also accidentally removed the sde so now when i turn it on and off it goes straight to boot please help me im screwed can you please answer here or send me an email [email protected] it is super urgent its been stuck for a few days now
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please follow the steps on my guide or look anywhere else on this forum. the problem has come up many times http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542058
Stuck in a boot loop
Hi guys and gals, 101g9 250gb is stuck in a boot loop....
SO FAR...
I had sever problems with crashing on the archos FW.
So I switched to a xda dev version (can't remember which one).
It worked well for 2 weeks, then just started a reboot loop.
I tried in this order:
Restarting in safe (button) mode 545434times
uninstalling the dev and reinstalling the archos FW
formatting android
formatting every other thing
Reinstalling the SDE menu - then trying a xdadev
It's still stuck in a boot loop.
Any help would be great.....
thanks
Hi all I've updated my G9 80 many times and tried all the available ROM's with a few hiccups but have always managed to recover the tab with the info on this forum. On my latest update the tablet appears to refuse to load a ROM from the SDE menu? If I boot the tab normally it halts at the ARCHOS boot screen but I can see the tab in device manager/Disc drives as ARCHOS_A80S but not in the explorer window and the USB is shown as an unknown device. If I boot up into the SDE/Archos A80S Recovery menu and then select (Update Firmware) it opens up a drive on my win7 system labeled A80S_REC as per normal and I can transfer the (fimware_archos_it4.aos) update file across to the tab but when I select (OK to disconnect) the tab starts the update in progress which fails after about 20 seconds with a Update failed (221) message. This is the method that has always solved any problems in my previous operating excursions but after a few days of trying to solve this problem I'm now at an impasse has anybody any ideas or is it time to upgrade to the Gen 10 and retire this tab as bricked
Thanks for any info
Ken.
I made the basic mistake of trying to update with an older ROM (kicks own backside for making such a basic mistake) aaaaa well back to trying to brick it again but I happy as the screen of my old backup Hannspad is doing my eys in
The 221 error usually means that you have tried to install an older official Archos firmware than the last official Archos firmware you had installed.
If you know exactly which one that was, then you can find a link to download it hidden in-between all of the other rooted and custom ROMs in this list.
Go into Recovery / SDE and do a full Reformat. Do not try to install anything, just go thru the steps (without connecting to your computer) and let it fail the firmware upgrade process. Then exit out so your tablet turns off. Then start back up in Recovery / SDE and do another full Reformat. Then connect to your computer and copy over the Archos .aos file.
If it still shows a 221 error after that, then you may have at some point installed a higher official Archos firmware. Start all over with the above steps, but with the next higher Archos firmware download.
I really do not know just what might happen if say you had the official Archos 4.0.7 firmware installed and then installed a 'rooted' 4.0.25 or 4.0.26 firmware. That could possibly somehow make the tablet only allow you to install that specific official Archos firmware afterwards also.
Let us know what luck you have?
Now OK
Hi I came to the same conclusion myself and solved the problem 5 min after starting the thread but thanks for the info, it's much appreciated. I cannot understand how I missed this for so long as I've loaded the majority of the roms on this site. I solved it by downloading the latest rooted Firmware 4.0.26 from surdu_petru (GENIUS ROM MAKER )
Thanks again
Ken.
55mls said:
The 221 error usually means that you have tried to install an older official Archos firmware than the last official Archos firmware you had installed.
If you know exactly which one that was, then you can find a link to download it hidden in-between all of the other rooted and custom ROMs in this list.
Go into Recovery / SDE and do a full Reformat. Do not try to install anything, just go thru the steps (without connecting to your computer) and let it fail the firmware upgrade process. Then exit out so your tablet turns off. Then start back up in Recovery / SDE and do another full Reformat. Then connect to your computer and copy over the Archos .aos file.
If it still shows a 221 error after that, then you may have at some point installed a higher official Archos firmware. Start all over with the above steps, but with the next higher Archos firmware download.
I really do not know just what might happen if say you had the official Archos 4.0.7 firmware installed and then installed a 'rooted' 4.0.25 or 4.0.26 firmware. That could possibly somehow make the tablet only allow you to install that specific official Archos firmware afterwards also.
Let us know what luck you have?
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Hello when i, make system recovery, ant me tablet reboot, and don't not loading only show archos logo screen, and i cant use system recovery, where is the problem, how i can fix it?
If you had custom rom installed and made reset to factory settings, then this is an usual problem.
Try to flash rom again.
Check if you can enter in recovery menu by pressing "volume up + power on" on powered off device.
Thank you recovery menu now working, what rom is recomendet for me tablet?
Before installing custom rom, install official rom for your tablet, you can find it on archos website.
I'm using freezenook ROM. Do not reset your config in future with this rom. Only stock rom doing it correctly.
Archos 101 g9 Turbo
Hi All, i'm stuck in Archos A101S recovery mode, also my tablet is missing items from recovery such as...Mount, and i cant get into storage, and it also says on pc that A101S 299mb which means i cant even install a firmware, as it is too small to fit on there, somewhere along the lines...i've messed it up, i have no folders also in recovery mode such as Music, Videos etc
all i see is Archos A101S
would you like to recover your system?
No
Reboot
Update Firmware
Repair System
Format System
Please...any help would be fantastic...i love my Archos and used it all the time, i tried to update my firmware and by reformatting and wasn't sure if i had to Reset Android
Reset Media
Reset Android
Reformat Device
i think i reset everything and now feel a right lemon! 4 doing so, i have tried a lot of sites trying to sort this out but to no avail, i was pointed in this direction for help...because at the moment i have a black cracked tile in my bathroom and the tablet is the right size lol,
Thanx in advance :fingers-crossed:
Glen460 said:
Hi All, i'm stuck in Archos A101S recovery mode, also my tablet is missing items from recovery such as...Mount, and i cant get into storage, and it also says on pc that A101S 299mb which means i cant even install a firmware, as it is too small to fit on there, somewhere along the lines...i've messed it up, i have no folders also in recovery mode such as Music, Videos etc
all i see is Archos A101S
would you like to recover your system?
No
Reboot
Update Firmware
Repair System
Format System
Please...any help would be fantastic...i love my Archos and used it all the time, i tried to update my firmware and by reformatting and wasn't sure if i had to Reset Android
Reset Media
Reset Android
Reformat Device
i think i reset everything and now feel a right lemon! 4 doing so, i have tried a lot of sites trying to sort this out but to no avail, i was pointed in this direction for help...because at the moment i have a black cracked tile in my bathroom and the tablet is the right size lol,
Thanx in advance :fingers-crossed:
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The stock firmware is only about 206 MB, download from here. http://www.archos.com/gb/support/support_tech/updates_fwm.html
Guide to installing custom firmware is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871912
Archos 101 G9
stevemp said:
The stock firmware is only about 206 MB, download from here. http://www.archos.com/gb/support/support_tech/updates_fwm.html
Guide to installing custom firmware is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871912
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Thanx 4 replying...but still can't use this cos my device won't mount!
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Glen460 said:
Thanx 4 replying...but still can't use this cos my device won't mount!
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p.s...it isn't actually 206mb...it's packed but when u move it to archos...it unpacks and the size is actually a lot larger
The update firmware option in recovery is what you want. Choose that. Hook data cable up to computer. In windows you should see a new drive pop up saying Recovery or Rec or something. It may say 180mb or something but Archos' firmware should fit on it just fine.
Archos 101 G9 Turbo
Djirin said:
The update firmware option in recovery is what you want. Choose that. Hook data cable up to computer. In windows you should see a new drive pop up saying Recovery or Rec or something. It may say 180mb or something but Archos' firmware should fit on it just fine.
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Thanx stevemp and Djirin...just tried it the now and it worked straight away...i realised i was mucking it up also by pressing ok after the download which i kept on getting failed: (221)....i downloaded it...took out the usb lead and it prompted me to put usb back in and then i saw it installing with the blue stripe at the bottom of the screen...so happy now...think ill celebrate with a beer cheers buds!! :good: :good: :good:
I'm having the same issues.. my girlfriends kid hates me and bricked my archos 101 good...I only have a three hundred megabytes drive I don't see the actual hard drive for the Archos I put the firmware on there and as soon as it tries to update the firmware disappears and the drive becomes invisable/unreadable again. I do get an archos splash screen occasionally but it locks there.
I have to do the full archos format twice before my computer can see it again I'm trying on both windows 8 & 7.. I've tried with the supplied archos cable and went out and bought a new cable just in case both a 4 pin and 7 pin miniusb. I tried flashing the developer firmware and it booted up to the new splash screen froze there. I left ir on that screen went and did my laundry.. came home and nothing it was still stuck there.. i rebooted and i do not even see the watermark they talk about.. I'm ready to drop kick it but i love it..
I do know that the 300Mb drive does NOT have the correct serial number.. it is formatted fat 32..
With partition manager i can change the allocation from logical/primary. I can change it from a fat 32 to a fat 32 lba.
Or Linux fat 16 or something else. I tried changing the serial number of the drive and after the failed update it is incorrect again. And it wont allow me to enter the pc before the serial just the c.
I'm so frustrated and need help please my archos is my sanity on a 2hour bus and train ride to and from work everyday. This is going on week 3
Thanks for your help if you have any further ideas they are greatly appreciated
If you have only 300mb free I assume you are talking about the flash memory then. The HD models have an internal flash that programs get installed to and then the seperate HD where all your mp3s, videos, etc get installed to.
Have you gone into recovery and just tried to update the firmware from there directly? Same thing as Glen460 was instructed to do
Unable to install MODULE, it says (please view the screen capture I posted in the thread)
Hi guys, I have a problem regarding my A13 android tablet device. It doesn’t matter if I will post the brand name of my tablet or whatever because what I only wanted to fix is this. When I follow every instruction written at this link, and following instructions 1-7, after reaching step 5 execute run.bat.
It displays the following image I screen captured. (And my tablet doesn’t reboot, it’s the sign that the computer can’t access my tablet.
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Obviously, my tablet is connected to the computer via USB cable after running the run.bat as administrator.
But what is the problem why it is happening to me. What can I do for this?
(Additional information: I already installed and followed this instruction on this same device with no error at all. But why does it happened to me even I installed this with success before. I don’t know and I know that I don’t change any system file on my tablet before, and I don’t know because, I have no idea why it happened? I didn’t change any file or modify file neither on my tablet nor from my PC.)
I hope there is an expert who can answer my question and give to me a solution. Thank you in advance if there is.
nooffensesite said:
Unable to install MODULE, it says (please view the screen capture I posted in the thread)
Hi guys, I have a problem regarding my A13 android tablet device. It doesn’t matter if I will post the brand name of my tablet or whatever because what I only wanted to fix is this. When I follow every instruction written at this link, and following instructions 1-7, after reaching step 5 execute run.bat.
It displays the following image I screen captured. (And my tablet doesn’t reboot, it’s the sign that the computer can’t access my tablet.
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Obviously, my tablet is connected to the computer via USB cable after running the run.bat as administrator.
But what is the problem why it is happening to me. What can I do for this?
(Additional information: I already installed and followed this instruction on this same device with no error at all. But why does it happened to me even I installed this with success before. I don’t know and I know that I don’t change any system file on my tablet before, and I don’t know because, I have no idea why it happened? I didn’t change any file or modify file neither on my tablet nor from my PC.)
I hope there is an expert who can answer my question and give to me a solution. Thank you in advance if there is.
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You need to install ADB. I'll report the post to the moderators to get this post in the right section.
I will continue searching for that
thewadegeek said:
You need to install ADB. I'll report the post to the moderators to get this post in the right section.
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Alright then thanks for the clue, it’s almost 3 days now since I nonstop looking for solution for this problem. I know that it’s a harsh to think that even a simple problem like was I don’t know how to search and fix. I hope you understand that I am almost losing my hope to solve this problem. At least when because I have written and shared my question on this forum. At least I found new idea again.
I never expect that the answer is only to install ADB.
That is my next goal now, to search how to enable ADB on my PC. I know that this problem that I need to fix was only from my PC, because the USB debugging mode on my tablet setting is already activated. And I checked that a dozen of times already.
And if you found something about my post was not in a right section. Then it’s a thankful for me if you can help me with that, because this is just the first day of my life that I started using this site, except for reading a thread as a guest.
It didn't work
I already installed adb using this tutorial on the link <--- (I’m sorry I can't provide the link outside of this site because, I am a new user yet.) But still, because my tablet problem is the touch screen that’s why I am trying to install the module to fix my device touch screen. But the most important part was that from what I need is to touch/tap on a notification area on tablet to activate the “usb mass storage” button.
My PC can’t detect my tablet because I didn’t tap the “usb mass storage” button yet.
And I can’t tap it because that’s it, I need to install the module first to fix the Touchscreen to allow me activate the button. Oh God, this is so terrifying event.
:crying: :crying: :crying:
Did you try booting into recovery?
YES,
thewadegeek said:
Did you try booting into recovery?
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Yeah, my tablet can boot to recovery mode. Everything is okay from my tablet. The only problem was the touch screen and the unable me to install module by running the run.bat file.
The only way that I can boot to recovery is by using a USB laptop mouse. And entering settings>Backup & reset>Recovery Mode.
Tonight is the 4th day of my problem. And still I’m stuck up from Touch Screen Problem.
Is there any other way aside from using that module just to fix my touch screen?
I am not good using Linux, so if incase the other way to fix this was by using linux operating system. Then maybe, I should stick to using this module.
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on rooting and unbricking your precious TF103C!
Some words of wisdom and truth
You will most likely be here because, you know, your device is bricked.
First of all, I would like to say that none of the downloadable links are made by me. I happened to find them laying around XDA after looking for a solution for a long time.
Skip this if you don't want to know the reason behind this thread
I got this device a while back (my guess is 4 months), and loved it from the start. Rooted it, of course, and soon after, it didn't want to boot anymore.
As there isn't much development going on (due to the locked bootloader), it's hard to find a solution for bricking. While scrolling, I came upon a post from member gouster3, which came to the solution below. I myself have used this successfully, and have my tablet back. In my opinion, also on rooting, there was no dedicated thread available that really explained the steps to root the device, so as a thank you to the guys who got my tablet fixed, here it is!
The rooting process
The rooting of this tablet is quite easy, really! I'll explain in a few simple steps.
Head into settings > security > then turn on unknown sources
Download the Rootzenfone .apk file. get it here
Install the app (if it is still in your notification bar you can just press the downloaded file, or you can navigate to it's location to install from there)
Turn on airplane mode before you open the app
Open the app, and hit "OK, I know, please root!" (when you press this, a number of screens and a popup will show, ignore those)
5 seconds after pressing, restart your tablet.
Hooray! You are now rooted!
Unbricking your device
Luckily, unbricking is almost as easy as rooting the phone, if you know the steps you have to follow. Here's what you could do (it worked for me) if you still have acces to DROIDboot.
As always, install the adb drivers first! get it here
# You can also make sure the correct driver is installed when plugging in the device in DROIDboot mode. In you device manager it should show up as Android Debug Bridge#
Download these files, containing a clean system. get it here
Make sure the device is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% (just to ensure a complete flash before your battery runs out)
Hold volume+ and power untill the asus screen pops up, then release the power button.
Plug in the tablet to your pc (usb cable) when DROIDboot has been loaded.
Open the downloaded folder, and find 'update_image.bat'
Right click the .bat file, and choose 'run as administrator'
A CMD screen should open on your PC indicating the flashing status. All you have to do now (assuming that it works as intended) is wait untill the process is completed.
Your tablet will reboot automatically when the process is done.
That's it! the 2 things that keep this tablet alive. I would like to send a thanks to the members who were so kind to help me out on this.
gouster3, for providing the link to the unbrick solution
Eclipse00, for giving the link to the rootzenfone apk
Monki, for giving me a clean system.img and putting effort into getting my tablet running again
To all of you, thanks!
It works on my TF103CX too. (it is same hardware).
When i bricked my TF103CX, i had around 80% of battery, but i was not able to charge,
so be careful when bricking. Always do interventions to system with full battery.
//I think, we need add our TF103C to xda device list. it will be nice.
I heared that using Intel Manufacting Tool we can get UEFI instead of Droidboot, and boot Ubuntu/Windows on IntelBay tablets. I found guide for Teclast: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/teclast-x98-air-3g-tablet-9-7-2048x1536-t2913035 But i cannot find any UEFI fot TF103C. I dont want to full brick m device with trying flash it.
Here is original thread in russian language.
Thanks
Thanks for helping me rescue my tablet. Much appreciated
Could anyone please confirm if the rooting method may be used on the TF103CG (K018) model? Or in general is the app able to root any device that is anyhow Zen-related?
this don´t work if you have lillipop on tf103c, the droidboot don´t load, You only get Fasboot starting and nothing more...
i want the raw lollipop image ( system.img ) for tf103c
will this essentially work as a factory reset? mine touch isn't working; and i just want to nuke all my data off the device
Hello all, I just ordered a TF0310C (Best Buy exclusive) from woot.com which will be here tomorrow and the closest thing I can find information on is the TF103C (both are Intel processors), and just trying to find as much info on it as I can. I was unable to find any roms or anything for the TF0310c, will things from the TF103C work on the TF0310C such as rooting or custom recovery at least?
http://computers.woot.com/offers/asus-transformer-pad-10-1-android-tablet-1
Unbrick not working on tf103c running KK. It looked like it was doing something, but no luck. Any common troubleshooting tips?
m374llic4 said:
Will things from the TF103C work on the TF0310C such as rooting or custom recovery at least?
http://computers.woot.com/offers/asus-transformer-pad-10-1-android-tablet-1
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I know its a bit late, but perhaps better than never. I'd say those devices are identical, but somehow there is a weird naming mixup. Here are the official ASUS pages for them:
http://www.asus.com/supportonly/ASUS Transformer Pad TF0310C/HelpDesk/
https://www.asus.com/Tablets/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF103C/specifications/
Whatever you do on the first link, it will be eventually redirected to somewhere that belongs to the second. Their specifications are also basically the same. This is still a guessing game tough, so the best would be to compare 2 build properties, partition tables etc. of those devices to know more.
Rooting will most likely work, Zenroot should do it regardless of device type.
hello,
i have tried different way to unbrick my tf103c, but none is working
i have access to fastboot
i successfully run your bat file to copy the image, but after it reboot and stays on the "asus" logo
if i launch the command after modified the name of the "AS-TF103C-v67.43-capsule.bin" into "capsule.bin", it reboot then a blue progress bar is showing, when the bar is complete the tab reboots, but again it stays on the "asus" logo :'(
do you have any advise ?
Same issue
Hello,
I have the same issue with my tf103c ; i was trying to apply a new update from asus support (to get android 5).
It didn't work and in addition to that, my device results to be bricked.
I have successfully run the bat file, but then i get stuck at Asus logo and device never boot...
Icarolo did you manage to solve your issue ? Is someone really succeed in unbrick tf103c device ?
Thank you in advance
Dead
Hi! I have an asus tf103c and i rooted it with the rootzenfone.apk but now it doesn't turn on at all. after i pressed okay, waited about 15 sec and then i restarted it, but it just turned off. And now it's dead. What should i do?
ASUS K010 (TF103C). I forgot how to enter Recovery
Hello everyone, I have an ASUS K010 (TF103C). The complete model is TF103C-MB1-BLK-DK.
I forgot how to enter Recovery. My Asus is bricked. I know it is possible to enter the recovery because a few months ago I entered and also enter droidboot mode. On that occasion I discovered pressing the buttons energy, volume +, volume - somehow, because I did not work the methods that were in different sites websites, but now I do not remember the exact way of pressing the buttons. I tried many methods but they do not work, only the "Asus looking for incredible" logo appears. The battery has a charge (I charge it manually).
If someone has this same model and knows how to enter the recovery would greatly appreciate it.:good:
I think you can enter the droidboot menu by pressing Volume Up + Power for several secondes.
i dont have acces to DROIDboot.
How can unbrick my tf103c.. thanks
i dont have acces to DROIDboot.
How can unbrick my tf103c.. thanks
Brick3d said:
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on rooting and unbricking your precious TF103C!
Some words of wisdom and truth
You will most likely be here because, you know, your device is bricked.
First of all, I would like to say that none of the downloadable links are made by me. I happened to find them laying around XDA after looking for a solution for a long time.
Skip this if you don't want to know the reason behind this thread
I got this device a while back (my guess is 4 months), and loved it from the start. Rooted it, of course, and soon after, it didn't want to boot anymore.
As there isn't much development going on (due to the locked bootloader), it's hard to find a solution for bricking. While scrolling, I came upon a post from member gouster3, which came to the solution below. I myself have used this successfully, and have my tablet back. In my opinion, also on rooting, there was no dedicated thread available that really explained the steps to root the device, so as a thank you to the guys who got my tablet fixed, here it is!
The rooting process
The rooting of this tablet is quite easy, really! I'll explain in a few simple steps.
Head into settings > security > then turn on unknown sources
Download the Rootzenfone .apk file. get it here
Install the app (if it is still in your notification bar you can just press the downloaded file, or you can navigate to it's location to install from there)
Turn on airplane mode before you open the app
Open the app, and hit "OK, I know, please root!" (when you press this, a number of screens and a popup will show, ignore those)
5 seconds after pressing, restart your tablet.
Hooray! You are now rooted!
Unbricking your device
Luckily, unbricking is almost as easy as rooting the phone, if you know the steps you have to follow. Here's what you could do (it worked for me) if you still have acces to DROIDboot.
As always, install the adb drivers first! get it here
# You can also make sure the correct driver is installed when plugging in the device in DROIDboot mode. In you device manager it should show up as Android Debug Bridge#
Download these files, containing a clean system. get it here
Make sure the device is turned off, and the battery is at least 50% (just to ensure a complete flash before your battery runs out)
Hold volume+ and power untill the asus screen pops up, then release the power button.
Plug in the tablet to your pc (usb cable) when DROIDboot has been loaded.
Open the downloaded folder, and find 'update_image.bat'
Right click the .bat file, and choose 'run as administrator'
A CMD screen should open on your PC indicating the flashing status. All you have to do now (assuming that it works as intended) is wait untill the process is completed.
Your tablet will reboot automatically when the process is done.
That's it! the 2 things that keep this tablet alive. I would like to send a thanks to the members who were so kind to help me out on this.
gouster3, for providing the link to the unbrick solution
Eclipse00, for giving the link to the rootzenfone apk
Monki, for giving me a clean system.img and putting effort into getting my tablet running again
To all of you, thanks!
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Hi, I see that the thread is old, but I need to fix my old pad. I can do all the steps, but the problem is that I can not find a clean system I can install. I will really appreciate if someone could give me a link to one.
Unbricking tf103c
Hello,
Is it possible to unbrick somehow a device like mine. I dont have either bootloader or recovery or anything (I have two same tablets) and I mess one up. After new update touch screen stopped working so I installed something (I dont remember) i installed new recovery and then tried to install new rom...Every time I power it on (doesnt matter standar od with combos it just show asus logo in search of incredible and that's it. I managed if I press both VOL - and VOL + AND PWRBTN I get something in device manager "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)"! Is there anything I can do?