Official Blob files released. As well as new 4.2 unlock tool - Transformer TF300T General

Just so everyone is aware, i know this may be a pointless thread but i just want people to know that Asus released a new version of their unlocking apk tool on their website. This version is for 4.2 only.
They also released the official .blob files for Android 4.2

Do we need to unlock the bootloader again (?)
I think I'm going to try this, but I'm still afraid it will break my tablet...
I just hope we have a updated recovery soon

joelalmeidaptg said:
Do we need to unlock the bootloader again (?)
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No

I will try to update and see what happens. I hope everything turns out well. I can live some days without root (I hope lol). I also highly doubt that a recovery for this bootloader won't be made, soo... Here I go!

This is my first time trying to unlock and root my tablet. I just got the 4.2 OTA (never been rooted or unlocked before). What do I need beside this new unlock tool? TIA.

joelalmeidaptg said:
Do we need to unlock the bootloader again (?)
I think I'm going to try this, but I'm still afraid it will break my tablet...
I just hope we have a updated recovery soon
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No just posted for people like Samsung.Galaxy.S3 who need to unlock their bootloader. Also posted because I feel like partition mapping has changed resulting in the failure on recovery. Also, TWRP believes the kernel just needs to be upgraded. One Asus releases 4.2 kernel source then I'm going to update and test TWRP builds.
joelalmeidaptg said:
I will try to update and see what happens. I hope everything turns out well. I can live some days without root (I hope lol). I also highly doubt that a recovery for this bootloader won't be made, soo... Here I go!
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It should. You're just not going to be able to root until the newer recovery is released. And I cannot live without root lol.
Samsung.Galaxy.S3 said:
This is my first time trying to unlock and root my tablet. I just got the 4.2 OTA (never been rooted or unlocked before). What do I need beside this new unlock tool? TIA.
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Nothing. Don't do anything yet. We need a newer recovery to support the 4.2 update. Until then, nobody can root. So just hold tight ^-^
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Just flashed and it's blazing fast! Even for a stock rom lol. Really enjoying my first moments

joelalmeidaptg said:
Just flashed and it's blazing fast! Even for a stock rom lol. Really enjoying my first moments
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do you have custom recovery?

I can wait for 4.2. Don't want to get stuck on stock and not be able to use Google Play movies. Stupid unlocked bootloader broke that

avatar_pt said:
do you have custom recovery?
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There is no working custom recovery for 4.2 yet. Its being worked on and we need Asus to release the 4.2 kernel source code to get it.
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elesbb said:
Just so everyone is aware, i know this may be a pointless thread but i just want people to know that Asus released a new version of their unlocking apk tool on their website. This version is for 4.2 only.
They also released the official .blob files for Android 4.2
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where can I find the .blob files? I can't seem the find them on the support page.
Edit: never mind, I found them. thanks

is it worth flashing even though no root or custom recoveries yet?

Thanks for your information

elesbb said:
There is no working custom recovery for 4.2 yet. Its being worked on and we need Asus to release the 4.2 kernel source code to get it.
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Yes, we will have to wait until some new updated recoveries show up.
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Too bad that the TF300TG doesn't have the 4.2 listed there.

Jagay said:
Too bad that the TF300TG doesn't have the 4.2 listed there.
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It usually takes longer until TG recives the update
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Red triangle
Hi, I downloaded the Firmware from the asus website for my tf300t (ww version). I need to manually update it to 4.2 because my bootloader is unlocked. I'm with a stock rom and recovery.
I extracted it to the root of my internal memory and tried to update it (I turned off the device, pressed power+volume down and selected the first option).
It starts to update but after about 1 second the android with red triangle appears.
I'm doing it right or not? I'm sure that the firmware that I downloaded is the right one.
Thanks

lucaurso said:
Hi, I downloaded the Firmware from the asus website for my tf300t (ww version). I need to manually update it to 4.2 because my bootloader is unlocked. I'm with a stock rom and recovery.
I extracted it to the root of my internal memory and tried to update it (I turned off the device, pressed power+volume down and selected the first option).
It starts to update but after about 1 second the android with red triangle appears.
I'm doing it right or not? I'm sure that the firmware that I downloaded is the right one.
Thanks
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U sure its updating or just entering rck recovery. After putting the zip on root of sd or internal sd just reboot and after start up a triangle should apper in the notification bar then select the drop down menu and select it. In some cases people have had to rename the extracted update file. If us the name it to US_epad-user-10.6.1.8.zip if ww the capital WW where the US is. Not sure if everyone had to but if doesn't see it one way then try renaming it.
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aerdely said:
U sure its updating or just entering rck recovery. After putting the zip on root of sd or internal sd just reboot and after start up a triangle should apper in the notification bar then select the drop down menu and select it. In some cases people have had to rename the extracted update file. If us the name it to US_epad-user-10.6.1.8.zip if ww the capital WW where the US is. Not sure if everyone had to but if doesn't see it one way then try renaming it.
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Ahh ok I were wrong! I unzipped the file and entered in the rck recovery! Tonight I'll try as you said.
Double check: I'll not loose all my data right? It will be a normal update like if my bootloader was locked?

joelalmeidaptg said:
It usually takes longer until TG recives the update
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Then I have no option than waiting.

Related

[Q] Root of official ICS 4.0.3 IconiaTab A500

Hi!!!
How to root for Acer_A500_7.014.14_041.203.01_COM_GEN1.
My IconiaTab:
Firmware Acer IconiaTab A500 Android 3.2.1 (Acer_A500_701414_COM_GEN1) RUS
CMW (Acer Recovery Installer)
CWM_ACER_A500_701414_COM_GEN1[root].apk
Wait for you help
Yes please does anyone know yet how to root Acer a500 with official pics update from Acer? I received the update at midnight . I really want to gain root again for my dim app. I'd appreciate if anyone has a link or can help.
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Oh forgot to mention my tablet is the Gen 2 and received the update Us Louisiana.
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Updated this morning and rooted using this thread in Dev section : Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]. Simple method. My build is Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
Interesting I used tegraowners black thunder root 6.0 and successfully rooted my tablet after official updated Acer a500. My build number is the 1.033 Gen 2. However on this black thunder root my build number is not listed as supported but it worked and rooted my tablet. Does it make any difference?.. also what is the remount app for?
Successfully rooted Acer a500 gen2 after official Acer update
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Acer update halted
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks
trying root Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK] and patched boot loader acer-a500.ru/proshivki/4345-acer-ics-a500-001900221031-a501-0001-unblockeuucwm-403-fguy-23042012.html
Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!
lechuga said:
Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!
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Yes I rooted the official ics with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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Seriously?
oh brother
sRDennyCrane said:
Seriously?
oh brother
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My thoughts exactly...
Who cares how you get root?!
Well, of course everyone has a copy of Windows conveniently located. I mean, it's a law, isn't it?
I admit I have sinned and don't have one that is easy to get to. I usually don't use it. Please don't burn me at the stake.
as am I
I'm also looking for root for official ICS release from Friday.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469 is the link I used to root official pics.
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geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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I'm a windows chik but I am trying to break the addiction forced upon me since birth...have u seen this? didn't read it all, but may be of use to you...
Root and patched bootloader installed. I'm happy
0) Update by OTA to ICS4.0.3 from HC3.2.1
1) 'Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]' Yes. It's root and very easy root!!!!
2) '[GUIDE] Installing ICS V3 unlocked bootloader and custom recovery(1-M-2012)'. Yes. Unlocked bootloader and thor2002 recovery. Using blackthund3r ATX flash tool method!
It's fantasic! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Confirm that! It's work, thanks
daltz01 said:
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks
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Thanks mate. I have been checking every day since the initial release. Now I can quit doing so until May 17 then.
Was looking every where to see if anyone in Australia had received it.
Cheers.
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.
Saturn007 said:
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.
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Really!!!!!!! hope that hits us over the ditch.....bummer, just after i switched my b/l to ics oh well, good chance to try out a downgrade i guess....

[INFO] Show some Love for the TF300TG (Rom List)

Want to have a thread that has info and updates on the G version of the TF300
That's the one with built in 3G
Which roms work:
Stock (Obviously)
[ROM] ASUS-HYDRO 3.5 --(7/15)-TF300/TF300tg--Super Fast!!!! MANY TRY BUT NON COMPARE
Please Follow instructions from here to get it to boot! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28839647&postcount=418
Sort Of:
Which dont:
All Roms on XDA made for the TF300T will work but will not give you working 3G!
Any other Roms working with 3g?
If you have an App that wont install you will need to contact the App developer and ask them to Update the app to support the TF300TG
Quote, same problems!
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I need to get hold of a baseband update.zip to flash.
Anyone have one?
I have a 2nd totally stock TF300TG, How do I go about extracting the baseband from it?
Atention any TF300TG 3G owners!
I need a stock firmare backup from CWM Recovery to help the devs udate their roms to support 3G,
I Stupidly did not do a full nandroid (CWM) backup before updating to Onyx Rom
I had a 2nd brand new TG but was sold on Sunday before I could dump the rom.
So you need to
1. Root
2. Unlock Boot Loader
3. Install CWM
4. Reboot into CWM and do a full backup
5. Upload the backup for the Devs (seanzscreams) to take a look at. Dont Flash a new rom till you have completed step 5!
Updated OP
ZaJules said:
Atention any TF300TG 3G owners!
I need a stock firmare backup from CWM Recovery to help the devs udate their roms to support 3G,
I Stupidly did not do a full nandroid (CWM) backup before updating to Onyx Rom
I had a 2nd brand new TG but was sold on Sunday before I could dump the rom.
So you need to
1. Root
2. Unlock Boot Loader
3. Install CWM
4. Reboot into CWM and do a full backup
5. Upload the backup for the Devs (seanzscreams) to take a look at. Dont Flash a new rom till you have completed step 5!
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please share link file step by step
and what is up load the backup ?
sorry im not good in english
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mhoa said:
please share link file step by step
and what is up load the backup ?
sorry im not good in english
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Just go back to stock and you can do it.
mikaole said:
Just go back to stock and you can do it.
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i mean link of tools to use : because have a lot of tools to root and 2 version of cwm
and step to use tool
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Asus ft300tg - stock, root and cwm
Yip, we need some help here. The 5 main stickys on the main page would help for starters.
Will get an Asus ft300tg in 2 days and thought to be prepared for it to root and add cwm to make a nandroid backup but NOTHING clear and crisp. Infact I don't even know where to get root. The hunt is on but it seems like a hard one,,,
ZaJules said:
I need to get hold of a baseband update.zip to flash.
Anyone have one?
I have a 2nd totally stock TF300TG, How do I go about extracting the baseband from it?
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I second that. Finally managed to get Hydo 4.4 to flash and boot by first flashing the non-3G Hydro rom, then 3G-rom and 4.4A update. Still, no baseband recognized so no 3G due to SIM not being recognized.
Question - would it not be possible to extract the baseband from a stock firmware from Asus website? Not sure how to do it myself, though, but seems that it should be possible, right?
this is simple i need an official boot.img
from the official 3g blob file from the website
find it for me and pm me ill make you a working 3 g kernel
I have a TWRP backup of the stock JB ROM after obtaining root.
2 files:
system.ext4.win
data.ext4.win
Assume you would only need the system one?
PS: Can't believe you guys put up with this Jules oke...
ReinhardtB said:
I have a TWRP backup of the stock JB ROM after obtaining root.
2 files:
system.ext4.win
data.ext4.win
Assume you would only need the system one?
PS: Can't believe you guys put up with this Jules oke...
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Mr IDR, good day to you,
You on a TF300?
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ZaJules said:
Mr IDR, good day to you,
You on a TF300?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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And to you mr. M...
Jes - TF300TG!
Very impressed with it thus far...
That must be a pretty old photo in your avatar ?

Warning: You must not flash ics over jellybean.....

I keep reading urgent, frantic messages of desperate people and their bricked tablets....until we hear different you cannot downgrade back to Ice Cream Sandwich once you have flashed Jellybean bootloader.
Its been mentioned before but please remember to READ before you PROCEED.
Be safe.
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damagedgoods said:
I keep reading urgent, frantic messages of desperate people and their bricked tablets....until we hear different you cannot downgrade back to Ice Cream Sandwich once you have flashed Jellybean bootloader.
Its been mentioned before but please remember to READ before you PROCEED.
Be safe.
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I 2nd this. The only way to go back to ICS is to get another tablet with ICS on it. Once you are on jb, that's it. There are so many changes under the hood with the jb update that it's most likely not going to happen.
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No, you are not completely right.
It must be possible somehow since the Asus Service Centre of my country (Hungary) offered me to put back the ICS ROM when I complained about the bugs of the JB upgrade. They wrote me they would do it free of charge, covering by the warranty, because my ROM it's pure stock, without unlocking.
It's another story that now, after receiving the fresh OTA update I may not want to get back to ICS...
ctibor said:
No, you are not completely right.
It must be possible somehow since the Asus Service Centre of my country (Hungary) offered me to put back the ICS ROM when I complained about the bugs of the JB upgrade. They wrote me they would do it free of charge, covering by the warranty, because my ROM it's pure stock, without unlocking.
It's another story that now, after receiving the fresh OTA update I may not want to get back to ICS...
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I agree with the above poster. I was locked and did the OTA JB update, which completely borked by tablet. I sent it back RMA'd to ASUS with JB and got it back with ICS. It was definitely the same pad since I had a long scratch on the back. They were able to do it somehow
paedz718 said:
I agree with the above poster. I was locked and did the OTA JB update, which completely borked by tablet. I sent it back RMA'd to ASUS with JB and got it back with ICS. It was definitely the same pad since I had a long scratch on the back. They were able to do it somehow
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Perhaps they were able to do something similar to nvflash only more enhanced. When I made my statement, it was referring to us normal tablet owners, not to those that work for the manufacturer. . This is good confirmation though, thanks for that.
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funnel71 said:
Perhaps they were able to do something similar to nvflash only more enhanced. When I made my statement, it was referring to us normal tablet owners, not to those that work for the manufacturer. . This is good confirmation though, thanks for that.
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No problem. If we were somehow able to get our hands on whatever ASUS has to be able to do that, we would be able to unbrick ourselves in the future if anything went wrong. That would a powerful tool to have
paedz718 said:
No problem. If we were somehow able to get our hands on whatever ASUS has to be able to do that, we would be able to unbrick ourselves in the future if anything went wrong. That would a powerful tool to have
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And a revenue loss for them for what they make on repair costs so don't hold your breath lol.
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Wouldn't they have the tools necessary to flash literally everything, so any old stuff including bootloader would effectively be overwritten, and then no problem for reverting back
I suspect that they have dedicated hardware for this purpose, makes it way more secure
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Yeah i'm sure they know since they built it. To bad they will probably never let us know
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udreamibuild said:
Yeah i'm sure they know since they built it. To bad they will probably never let us know
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I'm too scared to try it, but I might be tempted if someone with NVFlash that can recover if it doesn't work, but the following link HERE says we can revert to the .30 ICS Bootloader from the .13 JB Bootloader.
Can anyone confirm or willing to test the capability for me?
herschwolf said:
I'm too scared to try it, but I might be tempted if someone with NVFlash that can recover if it doesn't work, but the following link HERE says we can revert to the .30 ICS Bootloader from the .13 JB Bootloader.
Can anyone confirm or willing to test the capability for me?
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It is already confirmed by xplowild on his CM10 thread. He was using NVflash to jump back all the time.
Because I am on JB I cant confirm it myself, cause I cant use NVflash
mikaole said:
It is already confirmed by xplowild on his CM10 thread. He was using NVflash to jump back all the time.
Because I am on JB I cant confirm it myself, cause I cant use NVflash
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The thread talks about downgrading from .13 to .30 by flashing the .30 firmware update WITHOUT using the nvflash, that's what I was wondering if it was confirmed to be able to downgrade to ICS to the .30 firmware without needing NVflash?
-Nate
herschwolf said:
The thread talks about downgrading from .13 to .30 by flashing the .30 firmware update WITHOUT using the nvflash, that's what I was wondering if it was confirmed to be able to downgrade to ICS to the .30 firmware without needing NVflash?
-Nate
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There is no way. I tried all methods. You cant get the old Bootloader to flash, because of the signature missmatch
BTW
You can flash any ICS Rom over JB. It just want boot. So its not in any use to do so.
Just never do the bootloader wipe and you will be fine with fastboot.
mikaole said:
There is no way. I tried all methods. You cant get the old Bootloader to flash, because of the signature missmatch
BTW
You can flash any ICS Rom over JB. It just want boot. So its not in any use to do so.
Just never do the bootloader wipe and you will be fine with fastboot.
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+1
Anyone have any of the threads where someone bricked going from JB to ICS? I have searched and searched with no examples!
I actually tried flashing ICS over JB as an attempt to downgrade. This was my process.
I tried flashing a custom ICS rom, and nothing happened, practically. Of course, I wiped the Rom, so when I tried to reboot, I was warned that no Rom existed. I tried flashing the stock rom from Asus, and that did not work either. So I use fastboot to push the ICS recovery to the tablet. When I attempted to reboot, it failed. When I tried to get back into recovery, I received a message under the message "This device is unlocked" in red letters saying, "Signature mismatch." At this point, my stomach was in my throat. I rebooted into flashboot, and sent the jb recovery image back to my tab. This was when I reflashed a custom JB Rom, and gave up. I know that I could've tried using fastboot to push both the bootloader from Asus and an ICS recovery image, but seeing those red letters was enough warning for me.
So I'm now JB for life, and I'm fine with that!
Who need ICS back? I think that Jelly Bean is just great on this tablet (at least with a custom rom). I upgrated and I never looked back lol
NVFlash!
I should have said this is in reply to geldebanho
Sorry for the confusion..
geldebanho said:
Who need ICS back? I think that Jelly Bean is just great on this tablet (at least with a custom rom). I upgrated and I never looked back lol
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To be honest, I did not necessarily want to go back to ICS, but I didn't like the thought that I couldn't. Rebellious human nature... . I flash between GB and ICS on my phone on a daily basis.
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Main GB Rom - MikG 3.11
Anthrax kernel (I don't remember which version)
Main ICS Rom - Deck's ICS - 7.09.12 build
Mason kernel 0.1.5sbc RC
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Asus tf300t no boot
Hello everyone,
Single Asus is Tf300t apparatus. Does not want to start, Asus logo-nál catches, The does nothing, the left top in a heel device unlocked. The hard one reset-et I cannot make it because he may not be to turn off neither, onto the pressure of the button like that, as if a flat one would happen reset, the display turns off, then some mp going by. Please help me,
filo82 said:
Hello everyone,
Single Asus is Tf300t apparatus. Does not want to start, Asus logo-nál catches, The does nothing, the left top in a heel device unlocked. The hard one reset-et I cannot make it because he may not be to turn off neither, onto the pressure of the button like that, as if a flat one would happen reset, the display turns off, then some mp going by. Please help me,
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Uhh...what?
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[Guide] TF300 JB downgrade to TF700 ICS to gain ROOT access.

Warning: So far it's a one way trip to ICS, cannot return to JB. If it bricks your tablet, I'm not responsible for any damage.
There are two ways to flash an official update file.
1) Extract the .zip within the downloaded .zip file and place it in internal root directory.
2) Extract the .zip within the downloaded .zip file and place it in sdcard root directory and rename it EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
If you use method 1, you'll see an notification in the notification bar prompting or upgrade/downgrade. If you don't, try rebooting it. If it still doesn't show up, try method 2.
If you use method 2, you'll have to reboot into bootloader, selecting RCK with volume up button and it'll flash.
To downgrade into TF700's ICS rom, make sure you are on the latest 10.4.2.18 for TF300. Next, downgrade to 10.4.2.9 (can be found in TF300's forum) using either method 1 or method 2. Next, you downgrade into 9.4.5.30 (can be found in TF700's forum) using either method 1 or method 2 again.
If you happen to have flashed the wrong file, don't worry, it doesn't brick. It'll simply have an error of "signature mismatch" and restart (however your tablet would have been reset by this point).
After it's in 9.4.5.30 you can use the 1-Click-Root method that can be found in TF300's forum and gain root access.
My original goal to downgrade to ICS is hoping that I can spoof the MAC address to fool the unlock tool and allow me to unlock (I know my MAC address that is on ASUS's server file, which is different than what it is on my tablet), however that is not working out...
I have not been able to flash back to any of TF300's JB rom or TF700's JB rom after getting into the 9.4.5.30 ICS rom. I keep getting the following error...
Installing update...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:resource mismatch, it's not mdpi!
E:check resource fail
SD Installation aborted
So right now I'm currently stuck on TF700's ICS rom.
I don't know if any of this is helpful to people. If it is to you, good for you. If you know how to fix the problem for me, let me know too, thanks.
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Did you try to replace the build.prop file from TF300 ICS and try flashing the TF300 or TF700 JB ROMs?
Unfortunately, I don't believe this will help with allowing the generation of NVFlash files if you manage to get the TF300 to the TF700 9.4.5.30 ROM. NVFlash doesn't appear to work with 9.4.5.30 either. 9.4.5.30 most likely has the bootloader signature required by the JB bootloader, but thus prevents using the androidroot.mobi NVFlash one.
But maybe this can help people root without unlocking if there is a way back to the TF300 stock updates.
well I tried and replaced the build.prop
with TF300's ICS one... now it won't start at all anymore lol.
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tjy8tim said:
well I tried and replaced the build.prop
with TF300's ICS one... now it won't start at all anymore lol.
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My bad
Think you have to push ICS of TF700 to Internal memory via ADB and reflash.
That should bring your tablet back. I would wait for senior members to comment to avoid mucking up further
lol it's fine no worries
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Ok will this downgrade revert the bootloader so that nvflash can be used? I had just bought my tablet and jumped the gun updating to JB. Had I read about the bootloader change I wouldn't have upgraded until after I had done all the nvflash work!
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so, does this method work properly or not?
msd24200 said:
Ok will this downgrade revert the bootloader so that nvflash can be used? I had just bought my tablet and jumped the gun updating to JB. Had I read about the bootloader change I wouldn't have upgraded until after I had done all the nvflash work!
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I'm anxious to know as well.
Just bought it recently and this official firmware kind of sucks - but I won't unlock and root just yet, knowing, that nvflash can be possible.
sorry it doesn't work.
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l33ch0r said:
I'm anxious to know as well.
Just bought it recently and this official firmware kind of sucks - but I won't unlock and root just yet, knowing, that nvflash can be possible.
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Thinking of exchanging mine for another just for the nvflash!
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msd24200 said:
Thinking of exchanging mine for another just for the nvflash!
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Don't know if that was that good of an idea. The older devices of the tf300t have ics bootloader so they of course can achieve nvflash - but the newer devices didn't only get fixes in software I assume.
Read about ghost touches and so on which apparently doesn't happen on the newer devices.
Just get anyone you know to sign this petition so Asus might give us poor devils stuck on jb a chance to achieve nvflash
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The one I would exchange for should have ics on it.
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So if i downgrade to tf700 ics i can't return to a tf300t rom? If yes there is an alternative method to downgrade from jb to ics?
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You are obviously getting an assert error when you try to allow stock recovery to install 10.4.2.9. Have you considered removing the assert and trying to install 10.4.2.9?
News? Did you try to update from tf700 ics to tf300t jb trought fastboot?

Pissed at this pad,take 2...

So,I recently acquired a tf300t and went about trying to root,flash recovery etc. Turns out my bootloader is locked and the tool from asus doesn't work anymore. I'M on 4.2.1. 10.6.1.27.5 and every root method I've tried fails,motochopper,framaroot etc. So my question is this,am i stuck with the factory version of jb,or is there a way to get a custom rom on this thing with the locked bootloader? Correct me if I'm wrong,but i cant flash a recovery or anything else until the bootloader is unlocked??
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Contact Asus. The unlock tool works fine. Dl it from Asus site directly.
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I got it directly from asus,it doesnt work on my machine,or many others judging by the amount of info i found on that subject. Far as i can tell,it doesnt work possibly because the machine has been rma'd for some reason and something has been changed internally,but i dont know for sure as i am not the original owner
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warhammer1966 said:
I got it directly from asus,it doesnt work on my machine,or many others judging by the amount of info i found on that subject. Far as i can tell,it doesnt work possibly because the machine has been rma'd for some reason and something has been changed internally,but i dont know for sure as i am not the original owner
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i easily rooted my tablet on 4.2.1 with motochoper and lock bootloader
asure that all the drivers are correctly installed
warhammer1966 said:
I got it directly from asus,it doesnt work on my machine,or many others judging by the amount of info i found on that subject. Far as i can tell,it doesnt work possibly because the machine has been rma'd for some reason and something has been changed internally,but i dont know for sure as i am not the original owner
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Dang I lost my detailed reply to you somehow. Okay, I'll do it again but much shorter this time since you seem to know your way around.
I do not have my tablet handy do I'll do the best I can. Check your firmware version. It is possible that your firmware is a recent version. ASUS has been known to block the ability to root when pushing out new firmware. I know this from experience as I had to go through a mountain of dung to root my 300. I was finally able to do it by downgrading to, 10.6.1.25.1 or something real close to that. It's the firmware that came out late July of this year. Once I downgraded to that version I was able to use the ASUS version 7 of the unlock tool.
Once unlocked the easiest way to root is to get TWRP V2.6 or newer and use fastboot to push the blob to your tablet. With the later versions of the OTA you can get the into fastboot mode by simply booting into the stock recovery which defaults into fastboot mode. Just make sure you're plugged in before going into the stock recovery. The beauty of TWRP 2.6 and up is that it will automatically install superSU for you. When searching for TWRP try going to the TWRP site so that you get the correct blob. You want the one specific to the Android version that is installed on your tablet. Read the descriptions carefully and be sure to use the .blob and not the .img.
I hope this is clear. I haven't slept in three days so I'm a little loopy so what may seem legible to me might not to you. Feel free to message me if you need me to clarify anything.
Best of luck. I'm off to bed.
EDIT I just read the op again and noticed that you are, in fact, on a newer FW than me so I'm inclined to believe that you may have to downgrade or wait tool ASUS puts an updated unlock tool.
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Wouldnt i have to be unlocked to downgrade? I already thought of doing that,but didnt because of the locked bl....
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Wouldnt i have to be unlocked to downgrade? I already thought of doing that,but didnt because of the locked bl....
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Nope you can root without having an unlocked bootloader.
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Not if you are on the latest firmware,as I am. Every root method I have tried fails on the new fw for some reason and the unlock tool doesnt work for it either. Thus,i cant do **** til asus releases an updated unlock tool..unless i can downgrade to an earlier version with the locked boot loader?? Thats the question....
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warhammer1966 said:
Not if you are on the latest firmware,as I am. Every root method I have tried fails on the new fw for some reason and the unlock tool doesnt work for it either. Thus,i cant do **** til asus releases an updated unlock tool..unless i can downgrade to an earlier version with the locked boot loader?? Thats the question....
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Actually, im in the same situation your in. But I managed to gain root with motochopper.
How I managed it was do the first part of the downgrade, you then can get off the 27.5 which fails root. I ran the 10.6.1.15.3 from asus and it let me gain root. But now am still stuck with a locked bootloader.
I just successfully unlocked my bootloader using the unlock tool from the Asus website, and I'm at the latest firmware. Are you sure you're using the CORRECT unlock tool? There's two different versions for download.
I think this might be something people are over looking, register your device with asus, wait a few, then try to unlock. I ran into a few issues, but got it all worked out in the end. Now I'm unlocked and flashed coming from the newest firmware.
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I think this might be something people are over looking, register your device with asus, wait a few, then try to unlock. I ran into a few issues, but got it all worked out in the end. Now I'm unlocked and flashed coming from the newest firmware.
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You are the man! Worked like a charm! I never would have thought of that. On my way to some custom rom goodness,thanks again
warhammer1966 said:
So,I recently acquired a tf300t and went about trying to root,flash recovery etc. Turns out my bootloader is locked and the tool from asus doesn't work anymore. I'M on 4.2.1. 10.6.1.27.5 and every root method I've tried fails,motochopper,framaroot etc. So my question is this,am i stuck with the factory version of jb,or is there a way to get a custom rom on this thing with the locked bootloader? Correct me if I'm wrong,but i cant flash a recovery or anything else until the bootloader is unlocked??
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