yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mcbyte_it:
I watched the video about returning to stock with the Asus stock images, which flashes back both system and recovery at the same time, this is really scary in case the system goes bad during recovery.

anyway, I went ahead yesterday and installed Revolver custom rom. At first it was unclear if installing would erase the content of the internal storage, but after copying all what I needed from that location and installing the ROM I found that CWM did NOT erase it, I don't know if this is because of the revolver rom or all roms don't delete it, maybe you should add some notices to your already great guide.

Before installing I did (as everybody advises) a backup, then Factory reset (from CWM), delete cache, delete dalvik-cache, then installed the ROM.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] tweaked:
This post should get stickied. Great stuff. Helped tremendously. I haven't had one issue rooting, updating and modding this device, thanks for the good guide.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cerberusmedia:
nice job, thanks for all the info
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Wrapp:
Hi,

I unrooted my tab with with the steps shown in Video 2 yesterday evening, no problem at all, thanks for the big effort.

Now I'm waiting for the ICS OTA update, but nothing comes in. Any idea why?

Thaks a lot again

Wrapp
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
It depends on which firmware version you are on, but you can go and get the appropriate OTA file and place it on your MicroSD, it's available in the dev section- you can also re-root the device and install CWM again to install from there- but you did just unroot lol. I would however suggest rerooting for the ICS update, or simply flashing the entire ICS ROM via CWM. Unrooting to prepare for ICS was only really necessary for those of us who wanted to snatch up the update in the first few hours so we could dump the dlpkgfile (download package) so the devs could achieve root and package the ROM into a CWM-flashable file, which happened in the first few hours of the OTA rolling out. Now that it has been out, you don't need to go back to stock before updating. Just flash one of the modded files! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Wrapp:
Thank you very very much for your quick reply. I know, I can use e.g. the nvflash version from the dev section. Actually, I had the idea not to root the Transformer anymore and get the updates/bugfixes OTA automatically, since I'm getting lazy more and more.

In the last half year, I didn't use the root access on the Transformer, so I'm pretty sure that I don't need it.

Thanks again

Wrapp
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
I use root access for things like kernel overclocking and file exploring if nothing else, although we are waiting on the ICS kernel source to drop before the former is possible.

There were other apps, lcd resolution and honeybar, that used root access, as well as voodoo control, a few others, that aren't useful until the kernel source drops..a stock ICS tablet is closer in performance to a rooted overclocked honeycomb tablet imo. So, extrapolating from that i can only guess how fast ICS will be once overclocked..for now, root access is really only useful to devs and tinkerers..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Wrapp:
Just saw on the Asus side, that the original ICS ROMs are released. So I will download this one and flash it directly as explained in your video.

Just 1 final question: I don't know, which SKU was originally installed on my tab. Is there any way to find this out?

Thanks a lot again

Wrapp
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
What was originally on there doesn't really matter, what is currently on there is what is important.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Wrapp:
But what they write:

※Firmware update cannot do *SKU conversion* and downgrade version.

Wrong SKU may cause update failure, You can only update your SW version on the Same SKU

I'm afraid that the "wrong" SKU I have on my tab yet is the reason for not getting the OTA update!?! The update even doesn't work, if I put the file to my sdcard.

If it doesn't matter, would it be better for me German to flash the WW or the DE version?

Wrapp
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
Ignore what the Asus website says, but yes if you have firmware that is region branded DE you will either need that ICS update file or if unavailable, go flash the WW version through cwm. Cwm can do sku conversions, my tab has been WW, TW, and now US branded so far, you just have to flash the entire ROM, no incremental updates.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Just bumping a good thread to the top.:)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
Thanks, on second thought I noticed a problem with this guide- it is too informative and answers all the questions it generates haha so we get this problem- no one sees it because it isn't bumped to the top often ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
I'll keep an eye on this and bump it too b/c this is a vast wealth of info that needs to be on the front page all the time. I still say it should be stickied but hey, who am I.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Yeah it doesn't take long for this post to get pushed to the 2nd page.

TTT:D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] funmerlin:
Any reason why this one hasn't been sticky'd? It truly is epic-ally awesome
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kulch:
vote for sticky!?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Sharpe351:
The best way to keep track of this is to subscribe to it. I did with Tapatalk, and it pulls it up almost immediately.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pullablank:
EDIT: Never mind, I got it back! Instead of pushing the Volume Up button, I let the 5 seconds pass and I was able to access the Stock Recovery options. Wiped the device and now I'm back to normal. Funny how after having a borderline panic attack for hours, the thing that saved me was waiting 5 seconds. Unbelievable.

Hey guys, I could really use some help here.

I have a B80 TF101 that is stock ICS/recovery + root, and was working as well as it could have since the ICS update. I had the random reboot issue, but nothing major. I've been turning it off at night so as not to get stuck with a random reboot eating through my battery while I sleep.

I went to turn the tablet on this morning to check out the new update, and before I could get anywhere it started boot looping. I figured no big deal, I'll go to recovery and wipe the tablet. Well, the stock recovery options popped up, but before I could make a choice it immediately went to the moving gears animation, then quickly to the red triangle/error image. I rebooted several times and never even had the recovery options -- straight to the gears then error image.

I called tech support, and they walked me through the same steps I'd already tried 10 times before calling. I've tried to put the ICS firmware + recovery on my external SD card and boot into recovery, but same story. What other options do I have at this point? I can't NVFlash, and I'm pretty sure I know what ASUS is going to say when they see my tablet is rooted for the RMA.

Am I screwed here and left to gamble with the RMA process? I've read every post in this thread, and countless others and I'm just not seeing any positive results here. PLEASE HELP!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Bump ttt as it should be.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Hodgy1971:
Thanks for this.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Droid_Junky:
Thank you so much for this thread! I have spent the last two days reading and scouring the internet for this type of information. This should be stickied!

Unfortunately my serial is C10. I won't be rooting until there is a way to recover from a failure. Hopefully it happens. I've rooted every device I own so I have purchased quite a few root apps.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
Rooting in itself is fairly safe so long as you DO NOT flash a new ROM or recovery, that is where things can get messy..simply being rooted is a must on any device I own..I so far refuse to buy a device that cannot be rooted :D maybe one day I'll be on that bleeding edge finding new roots, right now I am a glorified end-user haha
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kadin:
+1 and GREAT guide OP! Well written and easy to follow along...

I just got a C10 myself and haven't stumbled across the info stating which versions can and cannot have CWM installed. I was of the impression that one of the older versions of CWM worked. Am I wrong?

[EDIT] Maybe I misunderstood now that I read it again. Are you referring to it being SBK2 and unable to fix a problem if something goes wrong?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Droid_Junky:
From what I have read you can root and install CWM but if you get into a situation that can only be corrected with NVflash then you will be screwed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kadin:
Yeah that's what I realized you meant when I wrote in the edit. I'm of the same impression as you are based on what I read here. I assume you're going to pass on doing anything until that changes? I'd like to think I will as well but I know I won't... :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Droid_Junky:
So you're saying that I can root and leave it with stock recovery? Then install the rootkeeper app? If so then it's tempting. I need to read up some more before taking the plunge. I had a Viewsonic Gtablet until a gave it away a few months ago. It also used NVflash and required it very often. Regretted that purchase!

I will decide in the morning. There are a few benefits to just being rooted. Even if it's just to get root before Asus plugs another hole with an update.

I just hope I can fight the temptation of flashing roms and themes! ICS blue gets old quick!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kadin:
Well I just successfully rooted it (viperMOD, Option 1) on the latest ICS fix build and no issues at all. Installed and ran my Pro version of Titanium Backup to back everything up. Now to look into CWM. And then time to freeze some of the bloat...

Then it's time to theme, theme, theme... :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Jirv311:
Just kind of curious where my TF would fall with a serial number starting with BCOKA?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
If you're referring to what sbk type, it's sbk v2.

B4O, B5O, B6O and some B70 = sbk v1 EVERYTHING else sbk v2
[Eee Pad Transformer General] horndroid:
I disagree. You flash a new ROM only if you want to, but you should probably install a custom recovery if you are rooted.

If you do something stupid/bad and semi-brick your TF, you will need to get into custom recovery so you can easily unbrick, assuming NVFlash doesn't work with your TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Droid_junky and Kadin, you are correct in saying that if you screw the pooch you will need to nvflash. However one of the only ways to do that is by screwing up BOTH the recovery and the ROM at the same time. As long as your ROM is good, ie stable and bootable you can always download the stock zip. If your ROM is wonky but you have a good recovery then you can always download custom or stock ROM, customer/stock recovery and "get out of your issue". If you decide to root, the search for Gnufabio's Recovery Installer in the app section. Then look for Roach's recovery and flash that. DO NOT INSTALL ROM MANAGER 5.x.x as it will put you in a recovery bootloop and if you dont know adb you will be screwed.

Final words: read, read, read. You will come across the same thread over and over, only it will have a different name each time but the answers are out there. Above all use the search but if you can't find your answer then ask and we will help.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Jirv311:
Exactly what I thought. Thank you.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kadin:
Yeah I spent good time today sifting through everything I could and I'm rooted along with CWM installed and backed up with CWM/TiBu. I figure at this point, I'd really have to go out of my way and do something intentional to screw the pooch.

I have to say, this tab is damn nice... so fluid and just so damn responsive compared to what I was using before - Iconia A200.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Droid_Junky:
I agree with you about having CWM installed. It was late for me last night when I wrote that. Simply having the option to flash a nandroid typically can get you out of a jam. CWM adds a lot of options for correcting mistakes. I think my nervousness came from that damn Gtab. Once rooted and CWM installed there really isn't a difference between this and the other four devices I've owned and rooted.

I'm right behind you. Root was simple. Apps are backed up. Looking through all the content on CWM now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dreamboxuser:
I do agree that CWM is greatt has saved my ass too many times to count. Having said that I was usually expecting something to go wrong at any given time because I would usually be testing something out. Needless to say it doesn't matter what recovery you have... as long as you can see it. If you think stock is good well..... I dunno what to say......I personally have not seen stock since the ics update and that was for like 30 min and I bought my tab in sept and rooted it within the first week. You should explore the custom roms cos man u don't know what you are missing.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Bump

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Bumping TTT:D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Goatshocker:
Why isnt this a sticky? This is an awesome post every new TF owner should read!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Bratsaki:
I want to ask if i can Flash a whole new OS on my Transformer B80...

I have rooted and flashed ICS and other custom roms (revolver, revolution etc) but i want to install linux or windows 8 in 6-8 months.

Will i be able to install them?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Goatshocker:
Linux - yes, there are several threads about it. Do a search.

Win8 - No one knows, probably not as its said win8 tablet version will only ship preinstalled on tablets, in which case porting it over to other devices will probably be tricky.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Exnor:
Probably a stupid question, but can anyone tell me what is the TF ips lcd screen responce time? I ve got a feeling that is slower than 5ms...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] zamboniman87:
I'm curious as well. This is very helpful and will save alot of people asking dumb questions.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
I'm afraid I can't help you there ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ezechiele25172012:
Congratulations! Very interesting thread :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
^^^TTT^^^
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Bump back to front page. A stickie would make this a lot easier. ;););)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
Just got my tab today and I'm trying to find out what I need to do to get this rooted.

I'm stuck at the trying to figure out your SBK part, I clicked on the second link for the linux version, but the guy had the thread closed and there are no directions in the OP of that thread, soooo... :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Goatshocker:
Look at your serial number. If its higher than B70 you got an SBK2.

But if you bought it new today, Im 99.9999% sure you got an SBK2 device any way (my educated guess is your serial number begins with C20 or C30)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
I got it manufacturer refurbed off ebay and my serial number doesn't look anything like you guys'
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Post it. Also if your talking about the serial number in Settings> About tablet, that's something else
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
The serial # on the sticker starts out as BAOKAS on my tab...

---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:05 PM ----------

If it helps me w/ being able to root any, it's running 3.2 and the build# is 8.6.5.9

Just not sure as to where I should go with this seeing there's about 4 different rooting methods for this tablet.

Razorclaw looks easy, not sure if I should try it though.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Just mean it was built in Oct 2011. It fall into the B70+ category, you have an sbk v2 tf.

1st digit B = 2011, C = 2012

2nd digit 1 = Jan 2 = Feb ect. Till A = Oct, B = Nov
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
So NVFLASH is a no-go right?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
You're correct, no nvflash
[Eee Pad Transformer General] getbuzzin:
If you have a B70KAS you might still have a sbk1. Mine is a b70 and is sbk1. What are the next three numbers after KAS? Since you just got your tf it wouldn't hurt to just try nvflash. If it fails then you have sbk2. If pass then you have sbk1 and root. Keep in mind that if you have sbk1 all your data will be erased in process. But since you just got your that shouldn't matter.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
He have a BAO so definitely sbk v2
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
Three numbers after KAS are 217.

I'm wondering how I should go about rooting this though. Razorclaw must not work on builds older than 8.6.5.19
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
RazorClaw only work on the .19. Use ViperMod (option 1 for ICS or option 3 for HC)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
Yea, I can't download it from the OP though
[Eee Pad Transformer General] :
Alright, I got it rooted and everything. :D

I used razorclaw.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] GenghisKhan67:
I just purchased a used TF101 on eBay, serial number B50xxxx, will try this method tonight to go back to a previous ROM version (I installed the latest OTA update last night) and gain root from there.

Thanks for the write-up, much appreciated.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
AFAIK there is no Root Exploit with this latest update (.21), so you'll need to root it before you push the update that came out last night.

You can Root HC .19 with Razerclaw, HC .21 with ViperMod (option 3), ICS (the first 2 versions) with ViperMod (option 1**Note the difference here). Then use OTA Rootkeeper from the market to preserve Root, then temp unroot with it, push update from yesterday and then open OTA RK again and Restore Root.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] GenghisKhan67:
Just for clarification: can I use nvFlash to go back to a previous ROM version, and then root from there?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Shouldn't be a problem. Just go to a HC .19 (o/s 3.2.1) and Root it, save root and then OTA update and you'll be good to go.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] GenghisKhan67:
Perfect, I'll check this out tonight and report back. Thanks again.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] GenghisKhan67:
I am now rooted and running a custom ROM, all is good. Thanks again!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] R4fo:
I was able to root my TF (B70KAS) after updated to the latest ICS .17, but how can I check if Nvflash will work?

B70KAS next three digits are 139 (sbk1 or sbk2??) I'm just wondering before going further to install custom ROMs.

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Read the OP. There is more to it than the b70 part. But being a b70 you have a 50/50 chance.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] getbuzzin:
You could just try nvflash if you have nothing to loose. That way you will know before installing any custom rom. I believe you have a good chance of having a sbk1 because mine is a b70kas134 and its a sbk1.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] YoColdRain:
similar boat

Ok, i think i am in similar boat as well.

I have c20kas model with .21 hc build. So, i will be using vipermod for root. Now, question is that once its rooted, can i update with ota update and still have device rooted? Also, i cant have cwm recovery if i want to update ota, right? I like to try stock ics before deciding on custom rom. Thanks.

My current guess is that i need to follow rootkeeper method mentioned few posts back. Am i on right path?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Use OTA Rootkeeper to save root. It work in most cases.

You ate correct that OTA will not work with custom ROM/recovery.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Woody:
Baseball, you seen Luna around? Been trouble-shooting here and over in the stock OTA threads and haven't seen him post in awhile. Wonder if he finally got fed up with some and left for a break?

The other day,I actually pulled up the OP on here to make sure his account wasn't disabled.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] thestudent00:
Hi, i want to try dual boot ubuntu and android on my tf101 and for the easiest way i need an nvflashable rom. I don't want to install prime because i like my actual rom and ics. So can i make a nvflashable rom out of my custom rom that i use now? Can someone help me with a small tut or a link to a how to?

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Gig103:
Luna or other,

I have a B40 dock and I never wanted to install the ICS updates because of the reported freezes when it was new.

Fast forward, I am still on 3.2.1, with kernel 2.6.36.3. Is it best to root and then apply OTA, or OTA and then root?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
You can OTA then root, because root will be lost anyway when you ota
[Eee Pad Transformer General] luna_c666:
Dig this corpse up, just wanted to say that I (obviously) never got around to updating this for ICS, development was moving too fast at the time, and JB was on it's way, and now, I am so far behind that it will take weeks to refresh my memory on and test out enough to come up with an accurate update covering everything. I am hoping you guys understand and probably knew that life got out in front of me (full time work, family, etc more important than my Android obsession). Anyhow, I'm going to say thanks for the thanks, do a quick little edit here to mention that things might be out of date and new methods might be better (not aware of them because my device is running fine like it is and I just don't mess with it anymore), and probably close this thread. I think it's run its course and served its purpose. Thanks guys!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cthmeisterlampe:
That works...

Hi together,

I tryed to root my B70 TF101 by this guide. But had no luck... Nothing worked, I just not get the BSK Version.

So I go on and google again and found this: akaul.net/asus-transformer-tf101-b70-rooten

It was written in German, but I am German,so perfekt for me. The tutorial is perfektly easy and working for the B70 version. I was done in 20min on an Win7 PC. If I understood it right, the BSK version is not important for the method.

Happy again, good luck...
[Defy Android Development] walter79:
Android 2.3.6

build date: 12. Jan. 2012 by Motorola

Tmobile germany rom

System version:

45.0.2310.MB526.T-Mobile.en.DE

Baseband version:

EPU93_U_00.60.03

Language support:

de, en, es, fr, it, nl (more languages for multitouch keyboard)

Swype version:

3.25.91.35609.35701.5450.DefyPlusEFIG

Update summary since DFP-188:

- improved stability of wifi connection

- up to date google apps (GMS R9)

- google security updates

- improved UI for gallery app

- new unlock functionality

original source (german): http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...s/Staticfiles/DEFYPLUS_GERMANY_DFP-231_RN.htm[

original backup by Redirion from android-hife.de

Download Mirror: http://www.embedupload.com/?d=8JEYFHQSRH

modded backup - 1% battery ready, deodexed, 720p, panorama, asop-bootanimation, debranded

Download: http://www.embedupload.com/?d=1RDXNWMQK5

Download Mirror: http://ge.tt/9vkBJXD?c

(v2-kernel, v2-devtree from 4.5.3-109-DPP11 rom )

View attachment 899238 View attachment 899239

INSTALL:

- advance restore (system only)

- Gingerbread kernel via fixed-sbf or update.zip (only if you run froyo kernel)

kernel: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=794187&d=1322184355
[Defy Android Development] faiz02:
so many roms by you :D

it gets confusing which one to use.

can you port this lock screen to ms2ginger??
[Defy Android Development] walter79:
Redirion sent me this backup.
[Defy Android Development] cammel:
Does it have 720p recording?

Thanks!

Enviado desde mi MB525 usando Tapatalk
[Defy Android Development] cammel:
How do we install this nandroid? Advance restore system and then fixed kernel.zip or should we do something else? Does it has 720p video recording?

Enviado desde mi MB525 usando Tapatalk
[Defy Android Development] FraRiva91:
not yet! it is an original backup, the modded one will be posted later!