yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] siksy:
I don't want to un-root but I would like TF be rooted with nvflash (want to install ubuntu or something alse in the future and in general want nvflash as root tool)...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Thing O Doom:
NvFlash is a computer-utility, so you can always use it no matter what state your TF is in.

Boot in to APX mode (the Nvflash mode for the tf, basically.) by turning off the TF, then holding the volume-UP button while turning it back on. The screen will stay black, but if you plug it into a computer it will recognize as APX mode.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gee one:
You can use nvflash to root- you need to modify the LNX image to be insecure. It wouldn't hurt to add su and superuser to the APP image too. Have a look at the archives for the pure root method- it's essentially what you will be doing.

sent while running with scissors
[Eee Pad Transformer General] 4512jth:
The partition table selected appears to be invalid when I try to flash the asus boot for ubuntu.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EnViiDisLoCo:
Help...!!!

Can some1 post a video tutorial for windows.....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Thing O Doom:
I'll do a video tomorrow after I get home from the SATs and relax a bit. If I can get my camcorder too work....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EnViiDisLoCo:
i have a friends Asus and he bricked the s*&^ out of it...LoL its a B90 i was hoping I could use this program but clueless on how to use it...not a noob just need some help
[Eee Pad Transformer General] 4512jth:
For people who want to use OLiFE linked a few pages back, in configs/linux.cfg you need to change filesystem_type=ext3c to filesystem_type=ext3.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Arjoma:
Joining them, step by step instructions e.g. how to unbrick a sbk v2 TF101, preferably with the Windows script, would make much sense and be very helpful.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kremata:
Fear no more!

I finally fixed my Tf101 with this awesome and most indispensable tool. It wasn't bricked per say but every time I had to reboot I had to hold Vol-/power, otherwise it was stuck on EEE PAD screen. Good job and thank you.

Constructive criticism: One thing I should say in behalf of all idiots like me. It took me a very long time to figure how it works. And finding a NvFlash tutorial was nearly impossible. I just wish the explanations where a bit more detailed.

Please don't snap at me, I already said I'm an idiot.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nEUTRon666:
I would also like to have a nvflash tutorial..even with the information how i can root now, i'm list since i don't know WHICH partition to backup and reflash and so on...a list of partitions and what partition is what for and so on would help big times.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Thing O Doom:
I'll still do a video, but it looks like someone beat me to the chase on a proper written tut: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1687285
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nfodiz:
Bumble-Bee, IEF, kmdm, lilstevie & RaYmAn

What you guys do for the community is simply AMAZING! Thank you all for putting in the time to make this happen.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] stereoa:
I got this error on a tf101 with b70. Used reflash_sbkv1 and it worked? I thought b70+ was only sbk2? Or is there a small subset of b70's that are still sbk1? Either way, happy to be back to honeycomb, no more rr's. Hope this helps someone.

Edit: spoke too soon... WTF!? just went into boot loop under honeycomb.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bsoplinger:
You guessed correct. The sbk1/sbk2 changeover occurred mid rev b70.

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[Eee Pad Transformer General] trtk:
windows version work fine

A tryed the windows version, and everythings work fine. Thanks for everyone.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] phyllobius:
Many thanks for coding such a feat. I guess it's possible to flash linux instead of ICS provided we have the right blob I'm right?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
I've already done that :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kenshin1388:
Would you be so kind as to share the blobs? Been trying to get OLiFE for sbkv2 to work but it only gives my soft bricks. I know I have sbkv2 so that's not the problem.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
Google lilstevie and ubuntu and transformer. I didn't make it, I just used it ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kenshin1388:
Been trying to use it. I got a version for sbkv2 and it stops working right after it fully formats all my partitions.

I have taken a system.img via nvflash as well as put the Ubuntu.img and put both of those and put them in the images folder. Is there something I might be missing?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
You need a backup of your boot img as well. As per the wiki ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eng.stk:
I'm on Revolver 4.0.3 RC3, I would like to flash Ubuntu on dual boot, but I don't want to loose any data from Android. If only someone could point out a small how to would be very nice. nvflash rules :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
I followed this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/ASUS_Eee_Pad_Transformer/How_to_install_Ubuntu

I moddified OLiFE as linked in that guide to suit my needs and it worked for me. I uploaded that modified version a few pages back.

If you have system.img, boot.img and ubuntu.img it should really "just work", or at least, so it did for me. I just ran a backup of "Android ROM" before installing and grabbed boot.img and system.img from there.

Granted: I didn't mind completely wiping my tablet and Android-setup to get there. If you want to keep that stuff, the guide says that its not trivial. To me that made it not even worth looking into. I didn't care enough ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gbesso:
I corrupted my device's bootloader a few months ago and it was essentially bricked.

While attempting to fix it, I made a small and desperate change that in the end caused the device to not even start, but APX still worked.

Unfortunately, it's a B80 device so nvflash was not available (which was why I had even attempted to fix it in a different way anyway)

Bottom line - this revived my tablet in a matter of minutes.

You guys are awesome. I'm going to donate :]
[Eee Pad Transformer General] chaas5010:
Rayman thank you! You rock also everyone else who worked on and towards. This!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Justugh:
Help

hi there i thank u for this work

i used your thing clicked the sbkv1 button by mistake i wanted to click the sbkv 2

i allowed it to do it run on my screen came up the asus then it went black i figured i could just click it and fix my mistake

it is soft bricked i can enter APX mode my computer see the connection i go back to your sbkv2 and it is Nvflash error code x30011

help please this is the most exp thing i own and i am freaking out thinking i broke a 400 buck gift

i have a tf 101 16 gb wifi

how can i get it to work again the NVflash :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kenshin1388:
Do you have the proper blob files?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] rayman:
First of all: If you use the wrong SBK, it just fails. It doesn't change anything on the device, because the device actively rejects anything you send to it.

Second: It sounds like you haven't followed instructions. Re-read and try again. (Hint: You need suitable blob files to use the scripts)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Aircondor:
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been trying to unbrick this tf101 for months now. Bricked it with CWM 5 and wiped it trying to fix it. Got rouge on it and could go no further... You saved my life....

Couldn't get the blob to unpack running the .exe but when I droped it on the file it ran and unpacked, ran Wheelie and it fixed my pad .

Did I say Thank You !!!! ?

Well if not Thank You !!!!! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ferchos:
Step by Step for Windows?

I mean the steps to follow once I have wheelie.zip (for Windows) and stock rom on my pc. Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Spoo76:
Im going to assume that should be I "need"?

here is the link I used for windows

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1687285

I then used this to get root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ferchos:
Thanks!!!

My TF101 is back!!!! Thanks!!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Bratsaki:
Hello all,

I just saw this thread about nvflash and sbk v2 and i am so happy as a B80 owner.

I want to delete everything on my 16gb Transformer and install only Ubuntu or a Linux Distro.

What is the main process about installing ONLY Linux on a Transformer?

I am new here and in general in xda-comminity.

Can you tell me step by step what to do? I use openSUSE 12.1 and Windows 7 :)

Thanks in advance!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] tainka:
will this work on tf300t?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] echobinary:
'bootloader.bin' does not exist!

I spent all day scratching my head over this. Make sure your files have permissions! I had to copy this locally and chmod 777 instead of trying to run in on the command line from my fileserver (where I'd DLed the files)

./wheelie -1 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
Wheelie 0.1 - Preflight for nvflash.
Copyright (c) 2011-2012 androidroot.mobi
========================================

Using SBK type 1.
Bootloader: 'bootloader.bin' does not exist!
Usage: wheelie [options] --bl <bootloader file> --bct <bct file>

Argument Description

-v or --version Display version information
-h or --help Display this menu
-1 or --sbkv1 Use wheelie for SBKv1 devices
-2 or --sbkv2 Use wheelie for SBKv2 devices
-s or --sbk Set SBK for devices not officially supported by wheelie
-o or --odm set the odmdata (Required for operation.) Example: 0x300d8011
--bl or --bootloader Set the bootloader filename (required for operation)
-c or --bct Set the BCT filename (required for operation)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barabba1966:
TF101 so brick that NVFLAH doesn't work anymore

:confused:Hi all,

today I've get back my tf101 from Asus' repair shop and it does't work.

I've used nvflash to flash prime 1.4 and fortunately it is restarted.

after that I've tried to install last Revolution HD Rom but first I've run the super wipe script (recommend by author), this time unfortunately the script has freezed and after a time I've turn off my tf101

to next turn on my tablet has not restarted so I've tried to use nvflash again but this time I ve get this result:

C:\tf101>download

C:\tf101>cd C:\tf101\

C:\tf101>"nvflash.exe" --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --

reate --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA5

2EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --go

Nvflash started

rcm version 0X20001

System Information:

chip name: t20

chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 4

chip sku: 0x8

chip uid: 0x037c62454260e457

macrovision: disabled

hdcp: enabled

sbk burned: true

dk burned: true

boot device: emmc

operating mode: 4

device config strap: 0

device config fuse: 0

sdram config strap: 0

sending file: transformer.bct

- 4080/4080 bytes sent

transformer.bct sent successfully

odm data: 0x300d8011

downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000

sending file: bootloader.bin

| 943193/943193 bytes sent

bootloader.bin sent successfully

waiting for bootloader to initialize

bootloader failed NvError 0x0

command failure: bootloader download failed

C:\tf101>download

C:\tf101>cd C:\tf101\

C:\tf101>"nvflash.exe" --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --

reate --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA5

2EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --go

Nvflash started

rcm version 0X20001

System Information:

chip name: t20

chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 4

chip sku: 0x8

chip uid: 0x037c62454260e457

macrovision: disabled

hdcp: enabled

sbk burned: true

dk burned: true

boot device: emmc

operating mode: 4

device config strap: 0

device config fuse: 0

sdram config strap: 0

sending file: transformer.bct

- 4080/4080 bytes sent

transformer.bct sent successfully

odm data: 0x300d8011

downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000

sending file: bootloader.bin

| 943193/943193 bytes sent

bootloader.bin sent successfully

waiting for bootloader to initialize

and after that nothing!!

I'm very worried because i think that is very hard brick but maybe someone genius could tell me how can I do to recover again my tablet witout to send agaig to asus repair shop.

could anyone help me??????

thank you very very very much
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kenshin1388:
Did you unpack the blob for an official update? Its a softbrick most likely. Also, what model is your transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barabba1966:
Thanks for your help kenshin.

my transformer is a TFT101 16 gb bought just maked, july 2011.

NVFLASH , as you can seen, trasfer the bootloader correctly but after it stucks maybe because TF101 don't boot.

Ufortunately I can't seen nothing meanwhile this operation while in other times i can see some words on TFT101' LCD.

Do you think my TF101 be recoverable?

thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kenshin1388:
If it says something like phone update successful then it is 100% recoverable. If it says failed then you maybe try the other sbk version for wheelie. I have a b70 with sbkv2. You might have ran the wrong download. Also, you may have not got the blob.app, blob.lnx, blob.SOS, and other blob files. I could unpack them and upload if you want.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jazzruby:
Hi barabba1966,

Is that a copy/paste of your command line? If so, it doesn't appear correct.

e.g. missing 'c' on --create, missing --sync at the end of command and --go should be on a new line

Wheelie prepares the TF101 to run NVFlash in 'resume' mode and you need to prepend -r to the command line

Try starting fresh, and run your commands separate; each on its own line:

wheelie.exe -2 --bct transformer.bct --bl bootloader.bin --odm 0x300d8011
nvflash.exe -r --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --create --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sync
nvflash.exe -r --go

If the above is successful, you can continue on with a custom recovery

Be sure to use the unpacked blob file

blobunpack recoveryblob

nvflash.exe -r --download 5 recoveryblob.SOS
nvflash.exe -r --go

You should now be able to boot into recovery and flash a custom ROM

-JR-
[Eee Pad Transformer General] raimundo amador:
wheelie nvflash tf101 b80

Hello,

First of all, I would like to thankyou for such amazing work you are doing to improve tf101 capabilities.

As far as I understand, there is no need to install SDK/adb on a windows 7 64b to run wheelie? am I right?

It was easier for me on a win xp, when I first rooted a g1, and a g2, but now with the asus b80 16gb win 7, all seems to have changed.

I would appreciate if someone could help me out with this new device.

Many thanks,
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barabba1966:
Thanks JR for your help

i've runned first c:\aaa>wheelie.exe -1 --bct transformer.bct --bl bootloader.bin --odm 0x300d801

1

Wheelie 0.1 - Preflight for nvflash.

Copyright (c) 2011-2012 androidroot.mobi

========================================

Using SBK type 1.

Using bootloader: 'bootloader.bin'.

Using BCT: 'transformer.bct'.

----------------------------------------

[=] Chip UID: 0x251183728831816791

[=] RCM Version: 0x20001

[=] CPU Model: Tegra 2

[=] Secure Boot Key Set: Yes

[+] Sending BCT

Sending file: 100 %

[+] Sending ODMData 0x300D8011

[+] Sending bootloader...

Sending file: 100 %

(please note I have a sbk 1 so i have changed the parameter)

but it freezes on sending file 100% and no messages has swoed on lcd

i've open another RMA ticket because I think my tft iis almost unrecoverable

however thank for your help

Ugo:(

---------- Post added at 04:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:49 PM ----------

Please wait,

miracle!!!!!

first step is gone!!!

on LCD are shows some white words , last is phone is update

so I've runned second line with nvflash

buti itstops with this error

c:\aaa>nvflash.exe -r --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --cr

eate --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sync

Nvflash started

[resume mode]

setting device: 2 3

creating partition: BCT

creating partition: PT

creating partition: EBT

creating partition: SOS

creating partition: LNX

creating partition: BAK

creating partition: GP1

creating partition: APP

creating partition: CAC

creating partition: MSC

creating partition: USP

creating partition: PER

creating partition: YTU

creating partition: UDA

creating partition: GPT

Formatting partition 2 BCT please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 3 PT please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 4 EBT please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 5 SOS please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 6 LNX please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 7 BAK please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 8 GP1 please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 9 APP please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 10 CAC please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 11 MSC please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 12 USP please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 13 PER please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 14 YTU please wait.. done!

Formatting partition 15 UDA please wait.. done!

file not found: blob.EBT

failed executing command 2147483647 NvError 0x4

command failure: create failed

which is my error???

---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 PM ----------

Half miracle SR,

after error the screen is become black again and I'm not able to enter in APX mode! device looks like dead :-(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pkfox:
Have you unpacked the blob into the same directory as wheelie.exe ?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barabba1966:
HI JR,

I've some trouble about the blob.

When I have to unpacked the blob and which is the sintax?

I've tried to run this command blobunpack recoveryblob but it isn't a command

Please could you write me a checklist for Dummy ? :-)

1)wheelie.exe -1 --bct transformer.bct --bl bootloader.bin --odm 0x300d8011

2) then

Thank you very much
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jazzruby:
Hi barabba,

The 'blobunpack.exe' is a file that came with wheelie, it should be in the folder your working in.

1. Download this recovery: cwm_recovery-5028_rogue-1.5.0_rburrow-tf101-r1.zip

2. Extract the 'recoveryblob' file from the download and place it in the wheelie folder

3. Run the command from the wheelie folder:

blobunpack.exe recoveryblob

4. You should now have a 'recoveryblob.SOS' file in the wheelie folder.

5. Go back to my previous post HERE and try again to NVFlash the 'recoveryblob.SOS'

-JR-
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobbyd3:
Thanks!!

I can't thank you all enough for this!!! I will gladly donate to developers pumping out great Linux tools like this. I prefer to not use Windows if I can avoid it and this was perfect. This has opened up so many possibilities for the TF101 as well. Sorry to clog up the thread with a pointless thank you post, but I couldn't help myself...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bobbyd3:
Added to the reference threads?

Can this post get added to one of the reference threads? I know many of them are out-dated but I feel like this tool is a game changer for the Transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Nxpx:
Could this thread by sticky please ?

I had no idea this existed till today and Im sure many other tf101 owners dont either.

thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Pnx:
Works on a tf300t¿?¿?

Hi,

Did you have made the installation on your pad 300?:confused:

I love to make test with other rom's in my android cells. I bought a tf300t past week and I have really wanted to test ubuntu, debian, fedora, win7 and when out win8rt too. I chose tf300 for it. But I'm very afraid to blinck my fabulous transformer. :eek:

I'd thank a lot your respose.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] darkstknight1523:
still borked :-/

I still am having a hell of a time trying to get straightened out. I know it's probably a dumb oversight on my part, but I can't seem to get this tablet up and running again.

I advised my uncle (he's not tech savvy) to purchase one of these from Best Buy after I had bought 2 myself (I've had NO problems with my tabs), he updated the stock firmware about a month ago, hasn't worked since; boot loops, spinning wheel, never booted back up into the UI. It was never fooled with and was running stock OS when it went down, but unfortunately I can't see what version it was, nor can I see what firmware was last on it.

I followed the instructions, but can't get booted into recovery; I get this screen

I attempt to reboot (as per the instructions) and it gets me nowhere; I have attached the log and hope someone could be kind to help me out. I really appreciate any assistance.

c:\ASUS\wheelie>wheelie -2 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
Wheelie 0.1 - Preflight for nvflash.
Copyright (c) 2011-2012 androidroot.mobi
========================================

Using SBK type 2.
Using bootloader: 'bootloader.bin'.
Using BCT: 'transformer.bct'.
----------------------------------------

[=] Chip UID: 0x251199401146529303
[=] RCM Version: 0x20001

[=] CPU Model: Tegra 2
[=] Secure Boot Key Set: Yes
[+] Sending BCT
Sending file: 100 %
[+] Sending ODMData 0x300D8011
[+] Sending bootloader...
Sending file: 100 %
[!] Done - your device should now be ready for nvflash

c:\ASUS\wheelie>nvflash -r --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS

Nvflash started
[resume mode]
sending file: recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS
| 4360192/4360192 bytes sent
recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS sent successfully

c:\ASUS\wheelie>nvflash -r --go
Nvflash started
[resume mode]

c:\ASUS\wheelie>wheelie -2 -o 0x300d8011 --bl bootloader.bin -c transformer.bct
Wheelie 0.1 - Preflight for nvflash.
Copyright (c) 2011-2012 androidroot.mobi
========================================

Using SBK type 2.
Using bootloader: 'bootloader.bin'.
Using BCT: 'transformer.bct'.
----------------------------------------

[=] Chip UID: 0x251199401146529303
[=] RCM Version: 0x20001

[=] CPU Model: Tegra 2
[=] Secure Boot Key Set: Yes
[+] Sending BCT
Sending file: 100 %
[+] Sending ODMData 0x300D8011
[+] Sending bootloader...
Sending file: 100 %
[!] Done - your device should now be ready for nvflash

c:\ASUS\wheelie>blobunpack recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img
Header size: 60
1 partitions starting at offset 0x3C
Blob version: 65536
Partition 0
Name: SOS
Offset: 76 (0x4C)
Size: 4360192 (0x428800)
Writing file recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS (4360192 bytes)

c:\ASUS\wheelie>nvflash -r --download 5 recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS

Nvflash started
[resume mode]
sending file: recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS
| 4360192/4360192 bytes sent
recovery-clockwork-5.8.3.4-tf101.img.SOS sent successfully

c:\ASUS\wheelie>nvflash -r --go
Nvflash started
[resume mode]
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dark alex:
Hi

do you see any chance in supporting the Slider SL101?

I mean it is basicly a TF101, right?

I would be willing to help you out with non-destructive testing.

If that helps I'm on B90KAS
[Eee Pad Transformer General] matt73300:
Hi,

my tf101 was bricked, and thank's to you it reworks now ... HUGE THANK'S :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] javiek:
Not start the device.

I made the whole process and miso just like this: C: \ Users \ JAVIER \ Desktop \ wheelie> "nvflash.exe"-r - go

NVFLASH started

[resume mode]

C: \ Users \ Xavier \ Desktop \ wheelie

Is this correct?

Because the ROM is installed perfectly, but the tablet does not start one now.

Only starts if I connect to PC via USB or connect it to the electrical outlet (AC) or the dock.

Something I have done wrong?

Any solution?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] therealWilmy:
I am a Windows user, a non-developer and have a bricked TF101G B90 due to CWM. I have tried to follow the instructions found here http://androidroot.mobi/2012/05/27/introducing-wheelie-nvflash-for-asus-transformer-tf101-b70/ with Ubuntu and can't come right, in fact I have to admit that I'm outright confused by the whole process.

Would anyone care to write some simple, step by step instructions for me to follow so that I can unbrick it? Please assume that I'm a dumb-ass and don't assume that I know anything about NVflash, Wheelie, blobs etc....

Thanks for your help