yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] BartJJ:
Woot! Now we can have real piece of mind while messing around with our transformers!

Also this puts us one step closer to running ubuntu natively!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jthompson0019:
Used to use parallels but always had usb issue. Very limited to what I could do.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Eyedoctor2:
Broken link?

The link to the rom http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/roach2010/flash_roms/prime_v1.4.tar.bz2 isn't working for me.

Originally posted on http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/

Is there an alternate source?

Thanks!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] stuff:
As of 12:40pm CST (-6GMT) working for me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Eyedoctor2:
Just worked for me as well. Sorry about the bother.

Wierd,.....

Can't wait to give this a try!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
It's working now, before it was a 404 error showing a hostgator page.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
Hello! so, if i have a brand new TF with the first Android 3.0, can i use Nvflash or i've to update firmware to 3.1? Secondly, i come from Italy, so i'll have WW version (i suppose). So, if i Flash an US version for a mistake, what happen? i've to install CWM for first, or not? i'm a bit confused...XDA forum have a lot of info, but i find them like a mess! is difficult to a newbee as me to start the android modding from 0 in this mode..:eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
If you follow the directions in the OP (1st post)

the process will flash the Prime v1.4 WW and install CWM recovery.

After that is done, you are rooted and have a custom recovery so you can flash ANY ROM you like after that.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
When you get your transformer you don't have to update it to use nvflash. The rom that's being flashes with nvflash right now is prime1.4, the we version and it also flashes cwm for you.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pilotbluemike:
OPTIONAL- update to 3.1 via normal methods (asus software) -

then use nvflash and the guide .. that will give you Root, CWM and will install Prime 1.4 WW for you.

if you were to install a US version by accident nothing would happen really.. just flash the WW version in CWM (no need to wipe) and all will be well. .. but using the method provided by the OP it will give you the WW version.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] kgbrown247:
hella sweet, thanks devs for all of your hard work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
Wow, so it's very amazing! :D yesterday i saw a video-guide for rooting TF with ADB...after 2 minute i went in panic for seeing this root's path (much prompts :rolleyes: )..but today we can finally say that the plus is done.! :) when i'll buy TF i'll try this tips!! mmm someone know approximately when the next update will be done from Google? (maybe Honeycomb 3.2?)

OT

Anyone know how many difference there are between Tegra 2 (OC 1.6Ghz) and Tegra 3 stock? it would be interesting know some values ;)

OT

Thanks for now guys.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
No one knows because T3 isn't announced.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Droid_Evo_8:
I did everything what it said on the first post on what to do. Now my Transformer wont boot. What did I do wrong? :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
I would watch this video and try again

http://tabletroms.com/forums/showthread.php?976-Nvflash-Unbricking-and-forever-root!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Droid_Evo_8:
K, will do right now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Droid_Evo_8:
Hey baseballfanz, thank u very much for the link, bro. Hi five (LOLz)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] onebelo:
got the tablet last night and just did the nvflash. quick and easy!

but ... now im trying to flash the Prime v1.4 US ROM through CWM but it cant seem to mount the internal sdcard. i was going to do a nandroid backup first but kept getting "cant mount /sdcard" ... tried to do a "install from zip" and cant get the same message.

any ideas?? TIA
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
Pls give me an hopinion regarding to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125714

Who wrote this topic say that is possible install only root/CMW without wipe all data. He attached also the program. Can anyone confirm it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jester450:
Are you using a 32GB Class 10 microSD card?

If so, there are talks that CWM has problems with some of these cards. Few things to try. If you have an old microSD card try using that and see if it's detected.

I recently found that if you wipe and format the microSD card using your phone and then pop it in the TF its able to mount and read it. Tried it on 2 different 32GB Class 10 cards.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] onebelo:
aahh actually. i didnt have any SD card installed. no wonder CWM couldnt mount. didnt realize i needed one in the external slot to work so I ended up using the microSD in my phone to put the ROM on and use temporary lol

EDIT: perhaps i should buy one sooon :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tharonald1981:
I want to know this to, i want to run a custom rom/oc kernel but first want to save all my data!

Can anyone confirm?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] deadman3000:
I need to RMA. What is the quickest and safest way to flash back to stock?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
I used this and I got root but clockwork can't mound SD card so... no custom ROMs..

Root works great though.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
HELP!!! I used this tool (Nvflash) and it finished the process, closed the cmd window and then I long clicked the power button to boot and it won't boot... nothing responds!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
So what are your feedback? do you prefer the first method (with wipe) or the second one (without wipe)? :) in any case what's the best? If you use the second path (for have root on stock 3.1), can you use also the first one for flash new ROM? :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
I currently can't get my Transformer to turn on.. at all... the unbrick tool bricked it :(((
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
Ok managed to get to APX mode again - what do I do now?

EDIT: flashed a different recovery image and it now turns on but after the Eee Pad boot screen it get to a blue-grey screen showing nothing.

Now stuck in a bootloop - pressed volume down while it boot looped and got to a wipe screen saying "magic value mismatch"

Anyone?

EDIT: managed to get to clockwork, wiped data but it still won't boot - stuck on "Eee Pad" boot screen forever.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
Try to see this video-guide..i find it usefull. Maybe can solve your problem..it seems that is corrupt something.! imho maybe you can re-flash a ROM normally (using the instinct)

VIDEO

http://tabletroms.com/forums/showthread.php?976-Nvflash-Unbricking-and-forever-root
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] onebelo:
just curious if this came with the latest Clockwork that will skip the /data/media directory when doing nandroid backup and/or full wipe?

will it also skip the other media folders like Movies, Music, Downloads, DCIM, etc...?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
same result :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
It does.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nickwarn:
Have to say this worked like a charm. had my Transformer for 20minutes and already on my way, custom rom, root , OC kernel. Thank you guys
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Bfitz26:
root

sorry guys i am little new to this is this a root method or is a unbrick method i am a bit confused i was sent this way cause i was posting on the wrong section however all i see in unbrick methods. :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
its a ROOT/unbrick/everything method. I told you this in another thread.

I was on 3.1 and used this and it rooted me to 3.1 PRIME (custom rom)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
OK! worked! :) Prime 1.4 US version rooted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brickchamp:
Will somebody please give a link to the rom used in the video. It's not the same prime 1.4 I have. I sure would like to unbrick my transformer. Thank you very much. Before anybody jumps me, I have read the whole forum and other places as well. Maybe I just missed it. But I can't find it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/roach2010/flash_roms/prime_v1.4.tar.bz2

Source: http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/

Note: This flashes Prime 1.4 WW. If it bothers, flash Prime 1.4 US (zip) afterwards.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brickchamp:
Thank you very much. I certainly hope you have the greatest day of your life.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
Yeahh!! so, finally what have you done? what was the problem? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Bfitz26:
so i don't really see any root instruction i went to the site nothing realy there eathier what need to take place and be done for this to work does this include cwm"
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Here you go. Once done you'll have Prime v1.4 WW and CWM flashed on your TF.

If after that you prefer the US version of Prime v1.4 or any other ROM jsut boot into CWM recovery and flash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHXeYMgPy4&feature=player_embedded
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brickchamp:
tar file doesn't work. Anyone know what rom to get system.img and recovery
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
The image files should have been in there. Maybe a corrupt download.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
you extract the .tar.bz2 and it gives you 3 files, put the 3 files on the root of nvflash folder
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
Yea you have to extract the contents of the tar ball.

......reading is fundamental......
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brickchamp:
Thanks to everyone. I did have a bad download. Everythings is fine now. Thank you again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brickchamp:
Sorry, Double post.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] liorry:
Haha I missed a big part of the process - downloading the zip file holding all the .img files.

It's missing from the OP details (http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/roach2010/flash_roms/prime_v1.4.tar.bz2)

Luckily, a friend of mine found the solution eventually!

Thank you for your help! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
Yup. I was watching the video and i was like. Where the hell did he get the .tar.bz2 from? and looked around and found that androidroot.mobi link
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sashusmom:
this techically challenged hacker did it!

Thank you to all the devs who put this nvFlash together for us tech. challenged. After learning about clockworkmod and how to use it, I went for it!

And it worked!:p

1. Flashed the nvFlash with the prime 1.4 added. *2.rebooted. *3. backed up this rom ( don't know if this will help, but it was good practice)*4. using CWM I flashed the MagnuSuprem3_v3.1.5-signed rom. It was stuck in the initial boot animation but after 3 restarts it went to the start screen. Thank you magnus for your work too! Albert, your video helped me to have the courage to risk my tablet! Thanks again to all.

Now I get to play!:D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Wildchld:
the prime rom was an example you can use any rom the same way
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
I'm aware of that, it was just missing from the instructions. Gotta start from somewhere, can't just run download.bat without any .img(s) wanting to be flashed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] devilpera64:
I was thoght that in the .tar.bz2 there are 3 files..but in the Prime 1.4 Package there are a lot of them..what i've to do? ^^
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wakjagner:
I think you might have the wrong prime 1.4 package. If you use the one provided in the link from the original, you should get 3 files. If you use one of the standard roms that previously used ADB push, you'll have multiple sub-types (my understanding is that the ADB push roms will be used after the nvflash instillation), also, the one linked from the original post is a WW version, if you don't live in the US this should be no big deal.

My Question (and hoping for a quick yes or no from someone): Does CWM recognize the SD card from the dock for ROMs? (I ask because my mini-sd hasn't arrived yet, but i have the dock and an SD card)

--Jak
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
Does anyone have copies of the stock ROM files for NVFlash?? Just thinking this would be a god send for people that have to send in for RMA if somethings wrong.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You must use the Prime v1.4 WW rom from the tar.bz2 files as it is the only only ROM working with the NVFlash method.

Until someone make one compatible with NVFlash you can use the Unroot method

here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1093403
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wakjagner:
Well my microSD card just showed up in the mail, so in less than like 10 minutes, I was rooted (and now runnin Prime 1.4US and Clemsyn-Blades v8 Kernel overclocking to 1.4) This is so easy if you just use the links provided and follow the video. Yay!

--Jak
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] deadman3000:
I cannot get back to unrooted using the method in the unroot thread. It just stays stuck with a flashing cursor when I try to push the blob to /data/local. Is there any other way I get back to stock firmware? I need to RMA it!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] cky2000:
wrong thread :( , but it takes some time to push the blob. The blob is over 500MB. It will confirm after it's done, well it won't say confirm. You'll know when it's done....give it some time.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sassafras_:
What exactly are the differences between the WW version and the US version? Is there any reason to secondarily flash the US version after doing this?

sassafras
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Roach2010:
This has been asked quite a few times before but since I happened to be looking quite closely at the two builds last night they appear to be virtually identical. The only differences between the files were timestamps some indicating the times of each of the build runs.

With this version at least, there is no reason to flash US over WW or vice versa.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] arcglide:
Since NVFlashing PRIME!; I swear my tablet is running much better than with stock :D

So I wish to add my sincere thanks to all the devs that have contributed to this multi-platform NVFlash AND great custom ROM!!

Additionally; as an android (xda) learner - I highly value the solid and reliable work.. (in these not so reliable times) so have some love [in beverage form] :D :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ej_424:
Reverting back to Stock 3.1 ROM (no Root_

Is there anyway to use this to revert back to stock 3.1 (no root). currently im on Prime v1.4 with root.

Reason I ask is I need to return my Transformer for a replacement as teh left bezel is loose and it has horrible backlight bleeding.

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Try here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1093403
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] b1ackplague:
I've asked the same thing and so far the answer is no. Eventually it will be possible but not yet. Follow the unroot method in the post someone mentioned above. Basically you flash a file using CWM (or adb) that both removes CWM and allows the Asus FOTA updates to work, reboot, then follow the instructions on Asus' website for "updating" firmware to 8.2.3.9 by renaming the update putting it on your SD card then booting into stock recovery and flashing the file.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ej_424:
So I can just flash that zip via CWM? I dont have to do the ADB commands if I dont choose to? Assuming the ADB is for those with root but no CWM?

Thanks!

Disregard I answered my own question.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jdineshk:
got up and running in 10 mins. works like a charm
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Underwater Mike:
Thanks to this thread, I just did my first Android root in less time than it took the guy on the video! Almost as easy as iPhone jailbreak. ;) Now all I need to do is figure out how to flash different ROMs and I'm in business.

Thanks so much for the help!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
Performing NVFlash already flashed a different ROM for you. Boot into recovery (Turn TF101 off; hold vol down + power; press vol up; you're in a orange menu... install .zip from sdcard)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Digiguest:
I would do this but I need a US version....not a WW version. ETA on the US version?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
You could flash the us version right after you finish the root process. Thata what I did.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
+1 Roach (dev of PRIME) has also said there's not much of a difference between the WW & US version. So you really don't have to flash the US version afterwards if you don't want to.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Camaros_Kill:
Does prime! 1.4 for nvflash come with normal clockwork or the modded version that skips data/media?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] david279:
Modded one.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Digiguest:
....and the red text is what I am concerned about. I would still like to know the differences.

So another question.....if I should decide to install the stock US rom from the Asus site....I would STILL be rooted correct?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
All you had to do was look one page behind this one in this thread.

Edit: Two pages now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Doward:
nvflash works through Fastboot, yes?

And fastboot is pre-Bootloader, correct?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Eyedoctor2:
I am sure you would still be rooted. My problem is that when I downloaded the firmware from the Asus site and tried to flash it using CWM I got an installation aborted message.

Should I have tried to flash the WW version rather than the US?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
? I don't get where you get Fastboot from. No one has even mentioned fastboot (or talked about it). I think you're confusing yourself.

Just follow the instructions,

It's pretty simple.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] junks2010:
Hi

I tried to follow the steps on the first post. This is the error that I got when I run the file Download.bat

...

Formatting partition 16 GPT please wait.. done!

done!

sending file: bootloader.bin

| 943193/943193 bytes sent

bootloader.bin sent successfully

file not found: recovery.img

failed executing command 2147483647 NvError 0x4

command failure: create failed

Now my TF does not boot anymore. Please help.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Did you extract the 3 files from the rom and place it on the nvflash folder?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
Yeah he didn't. The prime 1.4 .tar.bz2 contains:

- boot.img

- recovery.img

- system.img

1. You have to download the prime 1.4 tar.bz2 (Find it in this thread, been posted multiple times) if you haven't already.

Edit: I had it in my history so I figured why not to repost, here it is: http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/roach2010/flash_roms/prime_v1.4.tar.bz2

2. After downloading it, extract it.

3. Cut and paste those three files (as indicated above) into the root of /nvflashtf/

So in /nvflashtf/ you should see the three files (indicated above) along with the extraction from nvflash.zip

After you redo that, then redo the instructions indicated by the OP in the OP post. Let it run successfully, and your TF101 should boot. The reason its not starting up is because you replaced the firmware with... no OS. So there's nothing to boot afterwards. Just do the steps I just said and you'll be on your way.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] junks2010:
Can you please tell me which 3 files? I just downloaded PRIME 1.4.

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] zephiK:
Already listed the post above yours.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] junks2010:
Thank you.

It's downloading now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] live_free:
I was trying to un-root as I have to send in for RMA. But after trying this I am stuck after coming from Prime 1.4. After putting the EP101_SDUPDATE.zip on the SD card and go into recovery and I just get a Exclamation Mark Android. What do I do?

Also I have no root or CWM anymore but I can boot into the OS. Weird...

So can I use this to get back to stock in some way to RMA it?

:(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Juduth:
I managed to get root but CW failed. So I tryed to flash it separatedly following instructions from the main thread. I briked the device somehow with dd...

This unbriking saved my transformer... and gave me root, CW and prime! So happy now ; )
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] alirezaircn:
I m stuck with my TF with a black screen with these words:

"Entering NVFlash recovery mode / NV3P Server

Chip Uid: 0288....... "

I followed these steps:

1-Connect cable to computer and turn device on while holding down Volume Up. Screen will stay off, but USB will come on.

2-(Windows only) Find “APX” device in Device manager and update driver, then point it at usbpcdriver directory from the zip

3-Run download.sh (linux) or download.bat (windows)

Cmd prompts and shows formating partitions till 16, then transferring bootloader..when finished, cmd automatically closes!

Anything I missed?

I put PRIME_v1.4_WW.zip in MicroSD card and tried again...no result...I put PRIME_v1.4_WW.zip in the same folder as "nvflashtf" and tried again...no result..

:(

I had stock 3.1 and my PRIME_v1.4_WW.zip contains a file called "blob" , "system" and 'Metainfo".

What should I do?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] atlaswingpasaway:
i was skeptical about the files from the new PRIME! release and the use with NVFlash as well. i looked around some more and found the actual file (with all the image files from the tutorial video) here:

http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/

(it's the link above the 2 nvflash download links)

and from what i understand, once you flash this rooted rom + CWM, then you can flash over the PRIME! version you have (yes, the zip file with the blob and 2 folders)...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] alirezaircn:
I can't find the links to video. Would you plz help with the direct link and the PRIME you are talking about?

Tks man
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] arcglide:
If you read the AndroidRoot.mobi NVFlashing guide (post 164)

You'll see a For support/questions/.. page, which includes on it:

Video: "How To Unbrick, Root, Rom using NVFlash on the ASUS Transformer by Albert Wertz of.."

I have run through this myself (coming from stock 3.1 / no dock) and can confirm that it works an absolute treat and took about 10mins (excluding download time) :D

Hope this helps..
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] alirezaircn:
Thank you very much. Done safely! :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sanderfox:
I apologize if this has already been asked a dozen times, but is it possible to use nvflash to return the tablet to stock without root? If so, how could this be done? Do I just download the stock rom from the Asus website and put some of those files in the unzipped nvflash folder? Thanks in advance!

Sander

#Update: already found the topic about the stock recovery roms on the tabletroms.com forum. Thanks anyway :)