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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vvveith:
Looks like it worked this time.

Don't know if it makes a difference but this time I unhooked it from computer and followed procedure and it appears to have taken, don't know about root yet.

:silly:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
So this is what I saw when I opened Voodoo...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
So you should be able to restore :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Part 2: Rooting your Tablet

Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1706588

After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.

Part 3: Manual Update to Jellybean

1.Download the dlpkgfile for your system, I uploaded the US file:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ddcl3k233kxsvv8

2. Place the dlpkgfile on your tablet's storage.

3. Download ES File manager and go to settings>root settings and tick all the boxes.

4. Copy dlpkgfile to /cache

5. Go to /cache/recovery and create a new file named command

6. Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save:

--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile

7. Turn off the tablet

8. Press and hold volume down+power until the tablet vibrates then release power and keep holding volume down

9 When a text shows on the boot logo screen release volume down and click volume up

10. The tablet should now start updating, it'll take about 30 minutes and once the tablet boots you'll have jellybean

11. Restore root with root keeper

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I attempted to restore root but it didn't do anything... I ended up resetting my tablet because a few of my apps including browser wasn't working properly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] valentinrascu:
Ww file!? (ota file)

Inviato dal mio GT-N7000 con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
Try the Mediafire one. I just tried dropbox and it gives an error. But from what I read here this is the WW version.

Link to OP

Download: WW version.

The WW update file (thanks for kikistans for uploading):

http://dropbox.com/s/uiui6ha6hrg2mg1/dlpkgfile

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?kzr30e1vufbgee9
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] butus73:
Works for me like a charm with WW dlpkgfile version! Thanks a lot man!

Voodoo OTA RootKeeper restored root and I'm in rooted JellyBean heaven now :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] valentinrascu:
Haw to install this?

Inviato dal mio GT-N7000 con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bwarwick98:
Red Andy

For those of you getting the Red Andy after restarting, make sure you remove the .zip from the end of the dlpkgfile. It took me running it twice to figure that one out.

Completed without issue
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] StephanBotha:
Thanks jjdevega

I thought for some reason there are 3 ways to do it. Only did the first part.

I followed the steps and it seems to be installing now.

NOTE TO EVERYONE WHO GETS RED ANDY!!!!

REMOVE THE ZIP EXTENSION FROM dlpkgfile.zip to dlpkgfile or else it will not detect it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chillaxx:
Just wanted to say.........................Thanks very much for putting up this post. Realy worked. Now on JB :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dgjl:
Seemed to work, got the green Andy, got the update bar going across, but has now frozen on splash screen with no movement for about 10 minutes. should I try turning off and on or just leave it?

Nothing happening - won't boot into recovery. I think I've bricked it...

Won't turn off - won't get past splash screen, won't boot into recovery - it's gone isn't it...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] christarius:
Worked like a charm once I removed the .zip extension from the update file. Thanks a lot, having tons of fun playing with JB now!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dannb:
It worked! Hooray!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
did you try reset with reset pinhole?

holding power-btn and stick a paperclip o something into reset pinhole?

did you try holding power-btn + volume down till 3 lines appear on screen then pressing volume up?

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
No problem:) That's how we roll here on XDA hehe
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
The file I downloaded from the OP link was

NOT

a .zip file, but I still kept getting Red Andy every time I tried the process.

So I downloaded the file again, named it "dlpkgfile.bak", transferred it over to the main directory (/sdcard/) via USB, then used ES File Explorer to put it in the (/cache/) directory. I then removed the ".bak" extension, shut down, and it FINALLY worked.

Not sure if anyone else was having a similar problem, but maybe this round about solution will help more than just me. Not sure why I kept getting the error all the times I tried it before? Maybe an extension was being added to the file during the transfer process, and the .bak stopped this from happening the last time I tried? Who knows, all that matters is that it worked, and I am now running Jelly Bean!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
hmm...think your download was corrupt... others reported, that it worked with and without file-extension..

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjdevega:
That actually happened to me when I first attempted to save. Fortunately I checked to make sure it did save which it didn't. So what I did instead of choosing default text editor, I used a different option, "EsNote editor" which allowed me to save it and it confirmed saved and kept it. Maybe try that it should save those commands like it did with mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kraizk:
You sir, I could both hug and beat you at 1 time. I can not believe i spent HOURS wondering what I was doing wrong.... I know better then this.... I am Pretty amazing I know
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
Would this work on a non-rooted device?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justcookiesncream:
No.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
I download the file a total of 3 times, but only the third time when I added the ".bak" extension before transferring the file, did it not give me the red exclamation on Andy. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but it worked for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dgjl:
Yes, I tried both - nothing...:crying:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Antiflash:
Mine is stuck in splash screen for 20 minutes now. Everything appeared to be going normal but now your post have scared me. I will let it overnight and tomorrow I will check if it is indeed bricked.

Please PM if you find a solution.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] new-tilus:
Successful with TF201 unlocked. Just follow the steps and it works like a charm.

Thanks for posting this How-To.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChungWingKeung:
dlpkgfile of TW

does any of you can upload dlpkgfile of TW version:confused:

Thx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] new-tilus:
You have to root your device. Mine was not rooted. I followed the How-To and installed RootDebugfs in order to copy the files over.

Once the JB update is done, root is lost.

Hope this helps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SeaWaLK:
ANyone have dlpkgfile of TW version? Or can I just use the US one?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skoltyno:
i need serious help plz

ok so i have an unlocked prime that is rooted. ive tried everything ive even gone to stock .28. can anyone give me any tips plz im desprite.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dgjl:
Be very wary about using this way to upgrade - it works for some but it has produced a few brick!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msfguard:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Antiflash:
Confirming mine is bricked. It just shows the asus screen. It doesnt turn off by any means, not even by reset pin hole or volume down. It just turn off the display a couple of seconds and then shows the same Asus screen again. Any ideas? I recommend to wait to Asus publish their update file instead of risking your tablet by this procedure.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fran_32:
how i can have root permission....i haven't do a rootkeeper backup...please helpme!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] new-tilus:
Easy... Follow this on post # 1:

Part 2: Rooting your Tablet

Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1706588

After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fran_32:
i not have backup i try to use root keeper but nothing!!:confused::confused: i use after update to jb RootDebugfs.bat and nothing no rooted!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] droidx2.3.3:
Wait, your on jelly bean now? If you are there is no way to root it yet. If you are on ics .28 that root method should/will work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nnila:
This worked perfectly AFTER I removed the .zip extension.

Please edit the first post to add this instruction in (it wont stop it working for people and just makes it less confusing and stops people having to read every page of this thread to get it working).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bakes5981:
Thank you! Works like a charm. Prime's buttery smooth now! :) Currently deciding whether I still need to sideload flash. Experience will tell.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Remove the .zip extension from which file? The file in part 3?

Edit: I see now, some browsers are adding the .zip extension to the dlpkgfile while downloading. As you said the file must have no extension.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Sorry about your tablet :(

Did you use the right firmware version? Did your tablet brick after the 1st or 3rd part?

I only have the US variant for the 3rd part. Edit: added the WW from the comments

Are you running a custom recovery?

I mean nothing should go wrong if you followed the instructions correctly, because all you're doing is restoring tablet to stock then forcing it to update, if you did everything right you might have a hardware problem. Asus would probably replace it for ya if you say it bricked because of the OTA.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fran_32:
if i want root access can i return to .28 do a root and then update to jb??

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yes i'm on jb now....can i downgrade to ics make a root and then update?:confused::confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
I'm not aware of any method of rooting transformer prime on jellybean, I would give devs some time, the update just came out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] casey225:
Trekest's method worked perfectly for me. Locked and rooted. Voodoo restored root after update. Thanks a million!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Antiflash:
Mine was a locked US prime using stock .28. I had root it before when that was needed to have Ad-Hoc connections in ICS. But since .25 Asus included that fuctionality in their firmware and I haven't had any need to root my prime.

That is until yesterday that I was trying to upgrade to JB using this method.

I restored v.28 using Asus image (part 1). Then rooted (part 2) installed a Terminal Emulator to confirm root and installed rootkeeper. Then I started part 3 as per per instructions.

First try on recovery I actually did a cold boot because I did not press the right combination of volume up/down. But on the second try it entered on recovery with no errors, green andy and progress bar for about 20 minutes, then it appeared to be rebooting and that's it. Bricked on the splash screen.

I do want to sent it to RMA but I assume rooting it before recovery voided the warranty. Can you confirm?

What can be the most effective why to ask for an RMA?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] scyy:
They won't ever know you rooted unless you really wanna take the moral high ground. I wouldn't tell them as is just an opportunity for them to back out of the warranty even though the root had nothing to do with the brick.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
I tried this method and got the red andy screen. Rebooted, recoded, and rechecked root access. I tried again and again, I got the red andy. When I started going through the comments for this and saw people have bricked their device doing this I'm done trying it out. My file didn't have an extension and there were no other discernible errors in the process to cause the red andy though so I'm a little confused.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] weakenfalls:
I tried the same method and it didn't work for me......u mentioned deleted the .bin from the name of the file? Which file

---------- Post added at 05:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:09 PM ----------

Help please!!!

I received the notification to download the jelly bean......Booom i started the process and the download completed then my prime rebooted, the download bar start the process.....suddenly this freaking RED Triangle pop up in the Droid back....errror message said fails to download. The device rebooted and restored back to ics 4.03! Ive tried so many other ways from xda and other webs still no success....anyone out there have any suggestions or a way to get the update! Any help would be appropriate:confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Take a look: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1909820

There is also a method posted in this thread by 1wayjohnny, which is even more solid..

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Antiflash:
Thanks for the info. I didn't know they can't know that I was rooted. I will try to get the RMA just stating that it got into that state while updating to JB without mentioning rooting. In fact the backing my previous statement, the brick does not seems to come from this procedure itself (that have proven successful to a lot of people), but it is more more like a general problem with the JB update in general that some prime get bricked no matter how you update.

I have counted at least a dozen of people in this forums with the same problem while updating to JB and some have mentioned they got the brick with their stock prime without rooting or unlocking and updating over the air.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nht_max:
Just want to say thanks alot!!! My TF201 had SKU of WW and it is locked, rooted using Debugfs prior to the attempts to update to JB via OTA. Before applying this method, my Prime couldn't seem to "see" any available update to JB (after it has been factory reset to ICS, it couldn't either). So, I factory reset it again, then rooted using Debugfs, then followed the instructions (but I just followed the guide from the part of copying the update file to /Cache till the end). Luckily (???:p) now I have JB running on my beloved TF201. For root, I think I can wait:laugh:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Try redownloading the update, if that doesn't work try this method (I linked to it in the main post):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1909820

If you're afraid of a brick/problems then just wait for Asus to upload the update on here:

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&os=32
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Was your tablet rooted? Did you freeze/remove any system apps? Did you modify the system?

If you followed part 1 correctly your tablet should be back to stock and there should no reason for the OTA to fail. The update seems to fail if you changed things, that's why I included part 1 to restore the tablet to stock firmware with no modifications.

If this method and the official OTA didn't work, you should try this method:

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&s=16&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&os=32
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] valentinrascu:
No works for me

Inviato dal mio Transformer Prime TF201 con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ChungWingKeung:
how to Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save?:crying:

Edit: red andy again
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Daramue:
Signing on just to say this: Thanks a lot! Step 1 worked great for me. It is now finally downloading the firmware update!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Allos1997:
Another success story!!!! A million thanks Protato!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] .dream.:
Now its updating and so close to finish.I think this is an another success too :D Thnx for your afford guys.I hope Asus learn something from all of you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jack2936:
thank you protato

i had success with this one a couple days ago....wanted to send out a thanks for protato.

i used root explorer for the command and dlpkgfile...i have no idea if it made any difference. i don't have a lot of experience with linux based os's....i do install the occasional distro on my computers, but i'm definitely a newbie at this stuff.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JohnDaddyo:
Every few months or so I get the energy or courage to ask again. Please bare with me.

I rooted my Prime shortly after it came out. All seemed to go well. My problem is that I cannot

get in to CWM to try and update my device with a new rom or, just get back to stock.

I've tried the Asus un locker tool a hundred times but, get the "unknown error. please try again"

The rom that is installed is Prime_9.4.2.21._Stock_Final. Unfortunately, I can't even remember

how I did it. Seems I've lost my own memory since I last did the rom. Probably age (60), among other

things. If anyone can help, I'd sure appreciate it.

My Build is: IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.11.1.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Many people are getting the 'unknown error, please try again' with the unlocker too, see this thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764917

Are you sure you installed CWM?I ask because it's possible that you rooted the tablet and didn't change the recovery, what happens when you try to get into recovery?

If you didn't change the recovery this method should work for you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JohnDaddyo:
"Are you sure you installed CWM"

You know what? I probably didn't install CWM. When I hold volume down and power, I see

the small white text in the upper right hand corner. I then press volume up.

All it does is go to the Desktop.

hmm, I wonder if I can do this.

Massive thanks to you for replying.

John
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
You're welcome.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krispy521:
Thank you very much. This guide worked perfectly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] orzech.miron:
Hi, i have problem because there is no recovery folder in cache. I can only find lost+found folder in it :/ any idea how to fix it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
type "mkdir /cache/recovery" in terminal emulator or adb shell..then proceed

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] orzech.miron:
terminal amulator says that "mkdir/cache/recovery: not found"

and when i typed with space it says: "mkdir failed for cache/recovery, Permission denied"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Protato:
Can't you just make the folder yourself using root explorer or ES file manager?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Hey, jep sry...misstyped...and you need root... so type "su" before...

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] x9731091:
I have a DE SKU version 9.4.2.21 and would like to have Jelly Bean; there is no DE SKU for 9.4.2.28 or Jelly Bean and Asus support have not responded to my query of an ETA. Since x.28 was not released for DE, I am not hopeful.

I have read that it is 'safe' to use the WW SKU instead.

What steps do you recommend?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desean:
I recall DE firmware have been converted to WW firmware previously, however not sure starting from which version. You may want to search and read up first.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] polo2503:
Hi guys,

The WW 9.4.2.28 firmware is no longer on Asus servers.

Does anyone still have this file and put on dropbox or something ?

Thanks ;)

Edit : found it in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21065580

Thanks anyway :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Trekest:
*RESEVED*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hsw1123:
Confirmation: This guide was written for the US variant. Does it work on non-US variants?

I can confirm it works, I'm from Malaysia and followed your guide, it work flawlessly. Thanks :good:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Trekest:
Can you please check which variant you have? Go to Settings -> About -> Scroll to Build Number, the variant is the two letter code after the build name (JRO03C.**_epad).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hsw1123:
My variant is WW.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nhshah7:
Also, if anyone has modified or replaced any system files (ie keyboard.apk for multi-browser mod), or the build.prop (modified build prop for supposed performance improvements), they need to be replaced with the ORIGINAL files before you start the update. If not, it will throw an error and will tell you in the log what the particular issue was.

Cheers and good luck guys!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] troyperez:
update failed. help needed

thanks this proceedure worked
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Pls guys, for your own safety: don't post full S/N in your Logs!

did you unfreeze all your apps?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Ok, for both of you:

did you unfreeze all apps?

Have you any changes in the build.prop?

pls check your sku-version and if you got the right files...

---------- Post added at 04:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

Ok, just to confirm:

this guide works well for US and WW SKU, just checked it myself flashing back to .28 ww sku and then upgraded..works like a charm!

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Shinare:
Are there any success stories of rooting JB after you lost it during the update? I lost mine last night at home updating and only now just saw the two methods posted here in this thread today at work. Will try one or both this evening but wanted to see if there are any success stories and which method works.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cernunnoz:
I've never frozen any apps, just deactivated with the built-in function. Aslo I did a factory reset before attempting to update.

For some reason it says my build number is US_epad-9.4.2.28

It has always been ww before. How the heck did that happen?

EDIT, was using a wrong build.prop will try again with the WW one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nhshah7:
did you copy the file dexdump to /system/xbin/? if so, did you chmod it? the update doesn't like the dexdump file either because it's not there or there's some other issue with it.

did you install a modded build prop? the problem you're having is that your build prop is not matching up with the one it wants. i would recommend restoring a stock .28 build.prop (your original if you still have it) and that should fix this error.

edit: just saw your post above mine. looks like you already figured it out :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Ok, and try with activated apps too..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] troyperez:
thanks got it to work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nicxz:
I can confirm your guide works for EU (WW) as well. I used the 3 missing files you provided, and the WW update file provided by kikistans. I guess the missing file are the same for US and EU.

Thanks!

More info for other people troubleshooting:

I'm in the Netherlands, with a rooted but otherwise stock TF201. I received the OTA update. It failed to install after reboot (red triangle). Then I followed Trekest's guide, and now I'm bathing in buttery goodness.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
np, glad i could help.

just hit thanks if you like the support, credits to Trekest ;)