yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
When you're booting up normally does it say in small letters in the upper left that you are unlocked? Have you rooted and did you provide GooManager root permissions? You have to be rooted and unlocked to use the GooManager install.
[Asus Transformer TF700] repvik:
I get the same messsage. I thought mine was unlocked, but it clearly isn't. Now, all I'm getting is the damn "An unknown error occurs"-error. I've been trying to unlock it for two straight days. SCREW YOU ASUS!
[Asus Transformer TF700] pingaan:
Alrite, I don't know if I share the same problem as the rest but afaik, my device is rooted; I am able to launch apps, such as Root Explorer, and I do have Superuser installed but for some reason it doesn't ask for permission once I launch the "root-apps"..

Is it possible to launch those apps without rooting? Afaik, it's not?

I remember trying to get into the root options in Widget Locker, way back, when I first got my HTC Desire Bravo and it didn't work..

edit: I tried installing SuperSU, just now, and it just told me 'There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!'

I don't really know what that means..

Is my device rooted or not?? >.<

Oh yea, almost forgot; just like the guys above I'm only getting as far as into the stock recovery..
[Asus Transformer TF700] ejhdmbfan:
unlocked to be able to boot into TWRP??

I've gone through all the steps, root, install goo manager, install openscript, blah blah blah, restart...volume down, then up and it should boot into recovery :(. I still can't even though I've done everything the forums say :confused:...but do I HAVE to be unlocked to boot into recovery or just rooted and installed TWRP? Because I'm not unlocked and have done everything else and it only boots into the android basic recovery when I try volume down then up. NOWHERE does it state you have to be unlocked...is that true!??! :eek:

also, is there a jelly bean tf700 ROM out there if i were to unlock or should I just wait for the OTA update?
[Asus Transformer TF700] urrlyx:
You cannot install a custom recovery without an unlocked bootloader. Until you unlock your device you will be stuck with the official rom. Dees_Troy actually does say right at the top of the TWRP thread that you must be unlocked to install the custom recovery.
[Asus Transformer TF700] repvik:
Is anyone at all able to unlock their devices now? This is the third day I'm trying, but I still get the same "unknown error occurs".
[Asus Transformer TF700] californiarailroader:
The same here, I have been trying to days now and get the same error, over, and over, and over.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Pretoriano80:
I've just unlocked mine 5 minutes ago without any issue. My tabled come from the batch C6OKASxxxxx and didn't had the OTA update issue either.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sirus20:
Re: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.4.4.0 touch recovery [2013-03-12]

Is it possible to have an option inside the recovery like a fix permission action In order to repair a damaged data2sd setup. This would be awesome and very helpful since alot of people use data2sd setup for their tabs especially the whole range of transformers.. I don't know if that possible but I thought I might ask.!
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
What exactly should such an option do?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
I think he refereed to your suggested command to fix corrupted data2sd sdcard: fsck.ext4.(creating an extra button to execute the command automatically).
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You can already run fsck from the integrated terminal - just not interactively, so you have to specify the auto-repair option (IIRC it was "-p"). Also here: remember to unmount the checked partition first.

What I would like to see in TWRP is a more fully featured terminal.
[Asus Transformer TF700] timrock:
If i have CWM installed, can i go to goo manager and just use the method described in the first post, to install TWRP?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yep :) I do that all the time.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Darnell_Chat_TN:
I did it last night :laugh: .
[Asus Transformer TF700] timrock:
nice, just trying to get prepared for the lastest CROMI update.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I switch between CWM and TWRP at least 5 times a week to test stuff. You'd be amazed how much stuff doesn't work on one but does on the other ;)

I generally use fastboot to flash using these commands though. Goomanager to go back to TWRP when I'm feeling lazy

CWM:

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-jb-touch.img

fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot

TWRP:

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob

fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
[Asus Transformer TF700] vexille:
Bootloader Question

I have a new TF700 that's been through the process of OTA to latest JB before I realized that the Asus worls is very different from Samsung :cowboy:

Soooo.. I've successfully downgraded, rooted adn unlocked, installed TWRP and an happily playing with different ROMs.

However, I think my bootloader is still ICS.

When I reboot using Pwr +VOl Down I have to hit VOL UP; then I get 3 options.

Is there a way to tell what version I have or should I even bother?

If I should/can upgrade how do I do it? I downloaded the most recent JB Bootloader on these forums and tried installing via TWRP but it failed.

When I try to run ADB Tools from PC now it reads the SN, says it's a TF700 and then says it's not a recognized device and quits.

Have I screwed something up horribly and should just leave well enough alone?
[Asus Transformer TF700] RLGL:
Sideload and ADB

Latest version of TWRP is installed. When on a ROM I can connect to the tab and in a Command window when I typ ADB devices, the tab is returned. When in recovery the device is not returned with the ADB devices command. Did I miss something or a bug? Needless to say sideload does not work. BTW sideload works with my DNA
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Must be a problem with your PC/driver setup. I see TWRP in adb with a dummy serial number (0123456789ABCDEF or something) and it works fine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vexille:
OK, but how can I tell what version of the Bootloader I have installed and does it matter if it's ICS or JB?

I'm running JB based ROMs already..
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Boot into recovery by hold down volume down and power buttons. Once you see white text on the screen release both buttons, then hit volume down once, now read the second line white text, it should said 1.0e (if 1.0e then you have JB boot loader) then the build version after that . I haven't follow your threads so I don't know why you asked that ICS or JB if it matter??
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
On the TF201 and TF300T, the bootloader from ICS will not boot with JB kernels and vice versa so you have to make sure that you install the correct version of TWRP for your bootloader. The bootloader issue has not been a problem so far on the TF700T though so there's no reason to ask.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dgjl:
Upgraded to 2.4.4.0 and now can't flash anything...just says flash failed (Error 7). Running CM10.1 8th April Nightly. Can I revert to earlier TWRP?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
That could be wrong bootloader version...... or buggy upgrade-script from cm10.1
[Asus Transformer TF700] René Hitz:
i had the same Problem with Cm10.1, CROMi-X is flashable an o.k.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dasunsrule32:
When I was testing this, I had the same issue with it from the version in sdbags bootloader blob, when I flashed back to the one in the OP, it works fine, even on the 4.2 bootloader.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.5.0.0 touch recovery [2013-04-09]
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Hi, can you make it clears of what version is able to handle the new JB 4.2.1 bootloader? Some devs are updating the 2.4.4.0 version in order to safely flash the 4.2.1 bootloader and I think it should all started here...the official TWRP thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Proweedsmoker:
Yea, I would also like to know what this version is compatiable with.., ie... Im still on the 2.4.4 w/ cromi 3.4.7, while waiting for the full cromi_x to be released, but would like to make sure everthing is in order when sbdags releases X...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
I'm not really sure what the other developers have done to "repack TWRP" as they're saying. If they've repacked the TF300T 4.2 TWRP then that's kind of funny. The TF300T TWRP that I made that works with the TF300T's 4.2 bootloader is using the TF700T's kernel so there would be no changes that were needed for the TF700T.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
It has been confirmed that the new version 2.5.0.0 will work with both old (4.1.1) and new bootloader (4.2.1) on our tf700. The repack twrp 2.4.4.0 is NO LONGER needed. So going forward TWRP 2.5.0.0 is the one to use for our tf700. Thanks Dees_Troy.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes thanks - I have removed the patched 2.4.4.0 from my files and am now using 2.5

:)

Does this cover the issues the TF300 users were having as well?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
It was never needed. :)

@Dees_Troy: Do you understand what exactly caused the hard bricks on the TF300, and could you explain it to me?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
For TF700 users, yes I know that now but at the time when 10+ users had bricked their TF300s and Primes it was not worth risking ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
+1, Yes, safe than sorry!!:good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Agreed better safe than sorry. It seems with this update there should be no bricks and haven't been any yet so that is wonderful I just hope people who are new follow directions properly. And those of old are wise enough to know the process.

Tylor

Rom: Stock 4.2.1 Rooted.

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
Asus bootloaders are pretty craptacular for one. Something in the new bootloader prevents older kernels from being able to "see" the internal emmc chip. If the bootloader screws up badly enough you end up in a state where fastboot no longer works so you can't install a working recovery. This same thing happened with the TF700T a while back which is why the newer TF700T kernel works on the TF300T. Still waiting for Asus to drop the source code though.

Of course it doesn't help that Asus keeps messing around & breaking compatibility with older kernels, which combined with the awful state of their bootloaders makes for a good chance of bricking if you don't have nvflash access.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
2.5 no longer sees my external SD card. 2.4.4.0 works fine. Any ideas what causes this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Did you JUST flash 2.5? Mine didnt see mine either at first but I got it to work. 2.5 makes choosing things a little different.

Tylor

Rom: Stock 4.2.1 Rooted.

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
How though. I have no options for external SD.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Where at? for backing up or installing new stuff?

Rom: Stock 4.2.1 Rooted.

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I have 3 or 4 backups on ext and 1 on internal. When I go to restore I only have the option to restore from the one on int.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Where it shows the storage device, tap it, it should bring up your possible storage devices. Then once you have it selected just click the back button.

Rom: Stock 4.2.1 Rooted.

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] Zeklandia:
One of the biggest issues with the Tegra 3 is that 4+1 design. I suspect that TWRP and CWM are using that 1 power saver core instead of the others, which is a noticeable difference.

Sent from my Transformer Infinity
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
What makes you think so, and what would be the problem with that?

To obtain evidence, you can connect via adb, start some CPU-intensive process like a compressed backup, and watch the output of "cat /sys/kernel/cluster/active" to see if the LP or G cluster is active.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Zeklandia:
Yep, I had it run some demanding scripts and even then it reported the LP group.

Sent from my Transformer Infinity
[Asus Transformer TF700] tgatlinjr:
External MicroSD Card

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?

I cannot access my External SD card in TWRP 2.5.0.0.

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
Posts in Xoom TWRP thread suggest it is the micro SD starting to go bad.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40805634

Reply post saying new SD fixed the problem

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41025002
[Asus Transformer TF700] René Hitz:
format the card with windows 7 and test again (use exFat)

Gesendet von meinem ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T mit Tapatalk 2
[Asus Transformer TF700] tgatlinjr:
SD Card

Thank much ! That solved the problem!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Malkozaine:
Hey I just installed TWRP but can't get my computers to see it when I try to mount the storage. Plug it in and my computers fail to find the drivers. Tried downloading the ASUS SB drivers but it wont help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I had to install some special recovery drivers. Can't remember where I got them from but they are on my PC somewhere. I'll upload them later.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Found them! Use these to get adb working in TWRP ;)

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22962010882834442
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
2.6.0.0. is available on Goo
[Asus Transformer TF700] focusbra:
Hello there,

How do I install twrp on my asus 4.2.1 stockrom.

Anyone can help me with a stepby step.

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You didn't search at all, did you? ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2252563
[Asus Transformer TF700] mrdreamers:
im new to twrp, how do i navigate to my external sd card in twrp?:confused:

all i see is my internal.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
In twrp you can mount it, look for that mount option, tick the external sd card option and that should be fine
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Tap the field where you see your internal card and navigate to the external.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mrdreamers:
ty! :laugh:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
People stop flashing TWRP 2.6.0.0 until it is officially released. It causes issues with mounts on the infinity.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Just reflashed twrp 2.5.0.0 on your advice, but just want to say I never had any problems with twrp 2.6.0.0
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
It is available for download at the official teamw.in page, so maybe you should file an official bug report.

What exactly are the mount issues?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Most common one is it loses or can't find external_sdcard.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mikerla:
back to 2.5 from 2.6

I installed 2.6 with Goo can you just grab the 2.5 zip and flash it like a rom in Goo? I guess I don't see where you can go backwards Goo.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Hi, get twrp 2.5.0.0 from below

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tf700t

and after renaming blob file to twrp.blob, below is how to flash it in fastboot mode

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
[Asus Transformer TF700] Dees_Troy:
Updated.
[Asus Transformer TF700] HotBlack77:
Any chance of a change log?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
It's in the OP (with a slightly incorrect heading) and on the project home page.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Ignore me - all working well! :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] im_electronic:
So goomanager says I flashed this, reboot to recovery and still says 2.6.0.0.

I'm on cm10.2 9/3 nightly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
I had the same problem, I had to to flash using fastboot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] shadow071506:
Can someone explain what exactly format data does on the wipe area of twrp? Thanks.. Thinking of selling my infinity and im looking for a way to delete all my files in my internal storage
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
A format data will format or wipe your whole data partition, mmcblk0p8, including your personal data. You should use it when you are ready to sell it someone else... :) This is a link that you can find out more information about wipe:

http://teamw.in/whattowipe

Cheers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] shadow071506:
Thanks.. Appreciate the reply.. This is i guess is what im exactly looking for :)

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Just a qyick question though if i do Format Data, it wont wipe the system or the OS/recovery correct? So it wont exactly do any harm?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
You can do a backup to your external sd, just in case.. I am very sure that it only formats your data partition which are app dsta, user data, and your media... :) I don't think that a format touches your system partition or your cache partition which are mmcblk0p1 and mmcblk0p2.. Good luck..:fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
LetMeKnow is right (lucky guess? LOL). Format Data does just that: Only formats your data partition which holds your user apps (as opposed to system apps) and your personal data.
[Asus Transformer TF700] OmSoft:
Asus TF700T, TWRP 2.6.0.0 and 2.6.1.0 - I can`t see my external sd card 64GB. Help me, please.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Probably the wrong format. Try FAT32
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Hi, just to let you know I have just flashed the new twrp 2.6.3.0 via fastboot but when I go in to recovery it is still 2.6.1.0
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Did you read the error message?

The blob for TWRP 2.6.3 is oversized and won't fit into the recovery partition on the TF700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
No I didn't thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] weathertom:
2.6.3.0 won't install

I've tried installing TWRP 2.6.3.0 via goomanager and terminal method, but when I reboot into recovery I'm still at 2.6.0.0. I don't get any errors when doing things via terminal (following instructions from TWRP site) or via goomanager, but it just doesn't seem to take. Anyone else having this issue? I'm going to try via adb when I get home and can connect to my PC, but it seems like it should be working.

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Aha, just saw this after I posted with similar problem other person had. Is there a way around this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] René Hitz:
Same problem with Note ii.
[Asus Transformer TF700] weathertom:
Interesting. I was able to install it just fine on my "original" Galaxy Note.
[Asus Transformer TF700] soyusado:
Well, seems like everybody is having problems to flash the newest version of the recovery. I've already tried with every method and still getting 2.6.1.0, let's wait for a workaround.

Cheers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45648805&postcount=455

The workaround is to remove the text images from the ramdisk that have been accidentally added and repack the blob. But if you don't need the new features from 2.6.3, it's better to wait for the next official version.
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
you lost me at "repack the blob" :o

2.6.1.0 seems to be working fine for me. i'll wait for the blob experts to handle the renovations.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Repacking the recovery blob works just like repacking a kernel - all required info is in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36925180&postcount=4

I have an unofficial 2.6.3 blob that should fit into the recovery partition, but it's completely untested, and I won't test it. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I'll repack it and test - does the OP know there is an issue. Anyone PM'ed him?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Here is my repacked unofficial version - completely untested:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B44-q3dKKdqVS3EtTlZEY1VSQTQ

The OP is aware of the issue, it's already fixed in the source:

https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/commit/fd44bf2c05e2b51c82c3de22114fa127fdcba919
[Asus Transformer TF700] gcrutchr:
Works fine.

Although I am getting the following error:

C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blo

b

sending 'recovery' (8074 KB)...

OKAY [ 3.087s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 3.268s

This is ok, right?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I've never seen this error message. But if your recovery is now TWRP 2.6.3 and it works, it appears to be uncritical. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] gcrutchr:
Thanks...v2.6.3 works fine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I would imagine the failed part is a clue ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
So even though the write process failed, the new version of the recovery was installed and is working fine? I'm confused... Unless it's a false error?
[Asus Transformer TF700] gcrutchr:
Quite possibly a false error...although it happened 2 times when i tried the original 2.6.3 blob
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Just guessing: "Status read failed" *may* mean that it couldn't determine whether the write process worked or not.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
That makes sense! Almost like it can't handle the number of symbolic links in the filesystem, so it just "fails" without checking the status.
[Asus Transformer TF700] NegativeOne:
After I flashed the 2.6 build, I can't boot to recovery anymore. It reboots, tries to load recovery, then reboots again into Android. Even happens when I flash back to 2.5

I forget how I set up 2.5 originally, but 2.6 I updated through goomanager.

Please advise.
[Asus Transformer TF700] JoinTheRealms:
i don't bother with goomanager for those types of things. Best bet is to download 2.5 - 2.6 directly from twrp. and flash it with fastboot. fastboot flash recovery *filename* is the command I believe
[Asus Transformer TF700] weathertom:
Any idea when there might be an "Official" update that works?
[Asus Transformer TF700] hdcine:
Yes, today version 2.6.3.1 ready ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Just used Goomanager to update to 2.6.3.1 all ok so far.
[Asus Transformer TF700] J-Pod:
Same here with Goomanager
[Asus Transformer TF700] ffalzone23:
I'm having this same problem. Do we need to install anything before we fastboot? that may be where I'm doing things wrong. for some reason I can't get the android sdk currently available for download to install correctly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] NegativeOne:
I don't always have the cord with me, like now. And goomanager, and the "dd" method have worked in the past. I'd like to at least figure out a way to diagnose what is messed up...

Especially seeing as several posts after me experience no problem with goomanager, and that it's stated as the recommended approach.

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Weird. I can boot to recovery by doing power +volume down, but not through the OS in any way. Wonder why that is?
[Asus Transformer TF700] JoinTheRealms:
Its up to you how you flash things, but theres just more room for error using goomanager. The dd method works aswell as fastboot but you need to have root access.

Are you using stock or cromi? i know earlier versions of hunds kernel had issues rebooting to recovery with cromi. If stock firmware reboot recovery from terminal will boot into recovery
[Asus Transformer TF700] mrjayviper:
is it possible to disable auto-renaming of backups? Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] Snah001:
is it already know is when twrp will be available for the new tf701?
[Asus Transformer TF700] bjmarler:
Ditto, Just installed with GooManager. It worked perfectly also.