yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RonH54:
I had been waiting to Unlock my Bootloader since I got my Prime so I could see what Stock JB was like. I too like others haven't been able to get update OTA and after reading that there been problems and even possible Bricks trying to Manually update to JB I have decide to Unlock my Prime create a NVFlash backup get Recovery and just Flash one of the Custom ROMs for Prime that is out there and just forget about ASUS. I have been flashing my Android phone for 2 yrs now and Custom ROMs better than Stock anyhow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
Currently trying this method. It's going decently fast and is actually almost half way done and I only started it a minute or two before I started typing this. Will post results :)

EDIT:

Worked perfectly. Giving the firmware a second to settle down and configure itself but it's already a load faster. One odd thing though, upon connecting to the internet it said there was an update available for my device but my android version reads 4.1.1. Not sure if I should download it and install or leave it as is. Any advice?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thekayman:
Just wanted to say Thanks to Trekest for the guide...

I had the OTA notice and it failed twice then it wouldnt show up, tried clearing data / cache of CM & DM Client multiple times and checking for updates each time but it wouldnt show up... factory reset and tried above again ... no joy.

I then followed the guide in the OP and im up and running on JB rooted so thank you very much!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] giank30:
i followed trekest instruction and have it all done...

but when i reboot holding PWRON+VOLDN and then VOLUP, update seems to start (android with circling belly) but then after few secs it stops and go to CWM...

Then I reboot and find myself exactly where I was before rebooting...

what can it be? I'm really frustrated :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Shiftlock:
cant seem to update manually. i have followed the guide and it seems that my problem may be with facelock.apk but i could be wrong. looking in the app list i dont even have facelock.apk, anyone know where i could get it?

I:Enable RSA key verification.
Installing update...
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/dlpkgfile
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1682 bytes; signature 1664 bytes from end
I:whole-file signature verified against key 0
I:verify_file returned 0
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
failed to stat "/system/app/FaceLock.apk": No such file or directory
file "/system/app/FaceLock.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/FaceLock.apk", "366e167a84532075378544044fa15c2fbe69f38b", "dedcf2595f0e5a40433a281b93e994f34958a804")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/FaceLock.apk", "366e167a84532075378544044fa15c2fbe69f38b", "dedcf2595f0e5a40433a281b93e994f34958a804")
E:Error in /cache/dlpkgfile
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I:result_code: 410
Check and format /storage to vfat if needed...
Mount /btmac successfully

running rooted/locked .28 US version
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
You could always try a stock reset. Back up your root and use one of the many methods to completely reset to stock, reroot, rerun this, profit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] giank30:
which Stock Reset procedure is best? i'm thinking of going back to scratch to update to JB

P.S. shall I use OTA rootkeeper to keep my TF201 root?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Shiftlock:
im going to try this one. i was hoping to get away with updating without a wipe but it looks like its not going to happen.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1909819

edit: it looks like this method is working. after i flashed the .28 update i...

-rooted with debugfs

-backup root with voodoo

-followed this guide on copying the 3 missing files

-temp unroot with voodoo

-restarted and installed the update.

hope this helps. also it seems to have saved all of my data going through the .28 update so i havent lost anything. ill know for sure when the JB update is finished but i dont think that one wipes data either.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] giank30:
i tried this method but after starting updating to .28 it bumps me in CWM... and stops updating

what can i do?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tobi01001:
Since you are probably unlocked with a custom recovery I would recommend to use a Rom from the development forum. This should be flash able through cwm...

Edit: or you try the full Rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916285

Be aware that this may wipe everything and you will certainly lose root... And do not try to flash this through cwm
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
Try to find a flashable zip of the .28 ROM and extract the facelock.apk file -- copying it into /system/app.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrXVI:
Manual update is out from asus

http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#download

i hope this wont screw up again
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] giank30:
even updating with full rom it bumps me on CWM :(

any other way to try?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mothman0:
Be aware, just noticed at the Asus download site, there are two different files listed as WW SKU updates... I think one is supposed to be TW, not WW, but not totally sure what's up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrXVI:
Just applied the US update from Asus

Works like charm

I finally got JB on my tablet

EDIT: lost root after update and voodoo rootkeeper backup just dipeaered
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rhaski:
WW Build.prop

Can someone please post a copy of the stock WW build.prop?

Also, to confirm, this is the one Australian devices would use right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] johanjonker:
I spend 8hours getting this right..

and I must add.. Some damm good step by step guides by XDA-Developers, and even better help from the rest of the community and I’m done..

I went from ICS rooted locked to download failed to update failed to soft brick to steaming mad to search like hell to fix to .28 – root – manual update..

I'm running JB - locked - rooted..

Thumbs up to XDA, and thumbs down for Asus in releasing a working update..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] orzech.miron:
works veeeery good, without any problems! huge thanks! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vastis:
Wonder if I'm the only one on earth still on ICS? :( I'm rooted, locked and on stock ICS.

So... I've tried:

OTA = dead Andy. No way to find the update ota anymore.

Protato's method, can't even flash stock 9.4.2.28, I get dead Andy when it reboots.

Trekest's method, since I was missing the 3 files I thought it might be it. I get no errors while typing in Terminal, but... after reboot = dead Andy. I have now removed the dlpkgfile from the cache.

Downloaded the WW_epad-user-10.4.2.15.zip from Asus page, guess what happens, dead Andy.

I have cleared CMClient and DMClient endless times, temp-unrooted just as many times, screamed, rebooted, formatted the sd-card in fat32, NTFS or exFat32, sworn, redownloaded the files enless times and checked MD5, used another sdcard and I can't really think of more to do...

Two things strike me as a bit strange; 1) My enemy,the dead Andy appears very, very fast after the reboot, like 1 second. And 2) some times the Prime refuse to see the update file on the sd-card. It mounts the card, and I can see the file with the filemanager, but I don't get the exclamationmark to start the upgrade.That's where I am now, the Asus WW_epad_user-10.4.2.15.zip 306MB file is just sitting on the sd card and my Prime says "so what, I'm not going to do anything with that file, you can mount and remount all you like, I'm not going to touch it..."

Anyone with an idea what to try now?...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Hey,

do you have any frozen apps? you should unfreeze them...

hope you backed up your data..?

so maybe this helps:

Try to flash a clean ICS .28 with this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492887

before you try: check for the right sku-version (WW, US or TW, can see that in settings->About tablet->Build-Nr)

When the Instructions says "reboot your device now" use the "reboot" command from terminal emulator instead of manually shutdown.

This worked very well and everytime for me..when i was on ICS. You can also change you SKU with this, its your choice..

hope this helps!

if it does: check out this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32113041

very clean method, so a fresh und fast JB is nearly guaranteed ;)

credits to the authors of this methods, maybe a thanks for me if it worked ;)

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrXVI:
did you use the second link in asus download page?

*this one*

Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 Firmware: V10.4.2.15 Only for WW SKU (Android JB 4.1.1)
Steps of Update:

1. Check SW version of your Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201*
2. Download Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 Firmware: V10.4.2.15 Only for TW SKU and Update version of SOP (From “Manual” Item)

※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
*How to check SW version of your Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201?
Path: [Settings]-->[About tablet]-->Build number
Example: You should be able to see the build number WW_epad-10.X.X.X_2012xxxx, where “WW” means SKU.

if so, you have downloaded the TW version on ur WW variant

you need to download the third one which says WW on it if you have WW variant

PS: I lost root after the update and voodoo OTA rootkeeper's backup was also gone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vastis:
No, "unfortunately" I've downloaded the third one, that states to be 313,41 (MBytes). That should be the right one for WW, right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
jep, check out the text, cause in the headline there are both files called "ww"-version...but in the text its correct...

if this wont work, check out my post on the previous page..

Grz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vastis:
Oh yeah, I forgot, I had 2 frozen apps and I unfroze them in Titanium.

I've checked, I'm on the WW version and I'm pretty sure I've downloaded the right JB-version (third from the top), even though Asus made it hard for us :)

I'm a bit uncomfortable with methods that has the "...or you will brick..."...written all over them, but maybe I'll gather the courage. Thanx! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
hehe,

if you are afraid of those methods you got to take a little time and read through the thread...there are always some problems. If you are reading carefully you will find the things you should pay attention to..

usually these red "you can brick everything" messages are there, cause many users dont read carefully...they forget necessary steps, mess up commands n stuff...and then start to blame the author of the thread. so the word "brick" is there to make you pay attention, check all prerequisites and only start if you are sure and know what you are doing. reading the thread (if its older than a few minutes) will answer many of the questions you have...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vastis:
OMG, I solved it with some tips!

my last_log file ended:

---

Installing update...

Finding update package

I:update location /sdcard/WW-epad_user_10.4.2.15.zip

w:failed to mount /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 (no such file or directory); trying /dev/block/mmcblk1

E:failed to mount /sdcard (no such file or directory)

E:cant mount /sdcard/WW-epad_user_10.4.2.15.zip

Installation aborted

I result_code:80000002

Check and format/storage to vfat if needed...

Mount /btmac successfully

Done

---

A smart guy wrote; "hmm, looks like the update file is in the wrong directory?" and that got me thinking. How the **** could that be?

But it's obvious, the "real" sdcard is /removable/sdcard but the "internal" is /sdcard. So I copied the WW-epad_user_10.4.2.15.zip to the "internal sd-card-folder", got the exclamationmark to update and choose the file on the "internal" sdcard.

BAM, update done! Finally! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rydian:
Having some issues updating as well.

Prime (TF201).

It came with 4.0.x out of the box (it did not come with 3.x like earlier primes).

The bootloader is still locked/stock.

I rooted it.

The tablet today found the update and downloaded it, but it only gets about 40% of the way through before tossing up the red triangle symbol. I've followed the basic instructions in the first post (using a terminal emulator on the tablet itself), however upon reboot the update almost immediately fails (versus getting a good way into it like the native update did).

I seem unable to use ADB to send commands to the tablet. ADB recognizes the tablet when it's connected to my computer with debug on (gives the serial and everything), but all of my attempts to send any commands (even "su", the first command listed in the first post) simply result in ADB spitting out it's generic help/syntax info at me, so I'm not sure how I'd get the log.

EDIT: Since it seems I can't grab the log remotely to copy-paste, I took a picture of the output in a terminal emulator... but of course as I'm a new user I can't post any links, so it's attached to this post.

EDIT2: The standalone version of the update from ASUS's site worked. I unzipped the original download and placed the second ZIP onto the tablet (connected to a PC normally). After the transfer the system notified me that it found an update file (a different notification than the automatic updates) and the update went smoothly.

I did, however, lose root and the protected backup from Voodoo. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aaamran:
TF201 fully dead

Hi everyone,

I just update my tf to JB version yesterday using clockworkmod. Every went smooth after reboot until after I have done factory reset it was stuck on starting page. I cannot go to RCK or fastboot because not detected except APX mode.but I'm not really familiar how to do it. I just call Asus and they suggested to send it back to them for repair.

Can someone help me how to resolve my issue
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
hey, i assume you have no nvflash backup?

if not, you have a hard bricked tablet and there is no way to recover it by yourself. The only way is o send it in to asus... :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aaamran:
looks like that is the better way
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Unfortunatly its the only one ...

Would be nice, if you report here, when you receive your pad back from rma! Im interested in what they say they did and if everything is working properly..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kadeo666:
I was wthout my prime for a couple months and just got it back today. Its unlocked but not rooted and was running ICS. I downloaded the OTA jellybean update from the ASUS website onto my pc. Next I unzipped the update directly to a freshly formatted micro sd card. After that I put the sd into my tablet while it was still turned on. A yield sign popped up in the notification bar saying that an update was detected and prompted me to install or cancel. I tapped install and it initiated the update. I think it powered off and rebooted twice throughout the install and took 10 minutes. I let it sit for another 10 minutes after it finished the update. Now my Transformer prime is running on jellybean with no issues to speak of. The Face Unlock even works. There is a clear performance increase and longer battery life. Now can someone direct me to a method of rooting with the JB update installed,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
If you're unlocked that's not a problem. You can basically just flash the right files and have root or you can put a custom recovery on (recommended) and install a custom version of the stock rom (deodexed, pre rooted, etc.) and enjoy all the buttery goodness that is Jelly Bean.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] desean:
Hi, just to highlight the OTA file for the just released TW_epad-10.4.2.17 firmware can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34114710&postcount=21
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vlad48:
Anybody with backup of his last OTA file for WW_epad-10.4.2.17? (If you manage to backup your dlpkg file before update)

Thanks in advance!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
That did it for me too. Same error, and the solution for me was just as you found. Thanks a ton!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Freekers1337:
Hi guys!

I am having major issues trying to flash my Transformer Prime from .28 to Jelly Bean.

I followed this guide, but I still keep getting the Android guy on it's back with the red triangle and exclamation mark.

Here's the output of cat /cache/recovery/last_log:

Installing update...
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null)
1 /system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (null)
2 /cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (null)
3 /misc emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 (null)
4 /boot emmc boot (null)
5 /recovery emmc recovery (null)
6 /staging ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 (null)
7 /btmac vfat /dev/block/mmcblk0p5 (null)
8 /data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 length=-32768
9 /sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1

volume path for /staging:/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
write_data to staging failed: No space left on device
failed to write staging partition from staging
script aborted: assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/blob", "staging")
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/blob", "staging")
E:Error in /data/media/WW_epad-user-10.4.2.18.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I:result_code: 80000002
Check and format /storage to vfat if needed...
Mount /btmac successfully
Done.
shell@android:/ #

It complains that there's 'no free space on the device', yet I still have 19GB free on my internal storage...

I am rooted with Voodoo rootkeeper and still have a locked bootloader. I temporarily unrooted it just to try, but it made no difference.

I hope you guys can help me out here.

Thanks in advance and Merry Xmas to all of you!!

Edit: Solved! In short, some jacka$$ over at Asus uploaded the wrong files to their server. Make sure your file is around 310MB and not 420MB. Please see:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35962979#post35962979
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kadeo666:
So with a little research and then a lot more, I have rooted my Prime, post jellybean OTA, no pre-update root. Now I must admit that my prime has been unlocked since I unboxed it in the Fryes parking lot last May. If anyone hasnt the desire to tune their own machine, as most just want to get in and drive like they stole it, here is what i did.

1. Downloaded Hairybean TWRP updater.zip to my pc, unzipped and followed the instructions in the command prompt. This installed TWRP via adb on my prime

2. Downloaded Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip onto my microsd

3. Rebooted into recovery. Flashed SU. Wiped cache, dalvik cache, and everything else I could except for full wipe\factory reset.

4. Rebooted and walked away. After 10 minutes I returned and opened RootChecker pro. SUCCESS. I HAVE ROOT

5. Installed Busybox and veriefied with RootCheck as well. SUCCESS.

If I can do it then I bet anyone can. I just advise that it's worth the time to ğain the knowledge that comes with finding the path by opening as many doors as you can along the way.

Thx XDA for supporting my interest in a way that makes success something to feel proud of. The world is too full of reward with no effort.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bait-Fish:
That's certainly what it looks like, roeh. Did you freeze or uninstall books.apk? If you froze it with Titanium Backup, defrost it and try again. Recover a backup of it if you made one.

Another way would be to download 9.4.2.28 from Asus and reapply it. That will get rid of root but you can re-root with sparkym3's tool because you will still be on ICS. You should have books.apk at that point and the update to JB should go fine.

Make sure to run SuperUser or SuperSU (whichever is your preference) at least once AND make a fresh backup of SU with OTA Rootkeeper. I would run a root app first, before the backup, just to be safe. That should hopefully keep root through to JB for OTA Rootkeeper to recover. I recall some thinking SuperSU had a better rate of survival.

BUT, at this point, while on ICS, you have the ONLY remaining chance to unlock AND backup your bootloader with nvFlash. Once you go to JB, the bootloader is encrypted and there is no way to go back.

Disclaimer. I haven't been focused on the Prime forum much so some of my info could be stale.

Edit: Adding links.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] roeh:
Thanks much Baitfish. I have a family event to attend later today, though I will dig through my Titanium Backup later tonight, and hopefully that will resolve the issue. Tschüß! </fingers crossed> Thanks again, for the reply!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Crezyk:
I've unrooted my phone and only need the dexdump file to update without a failure. Is the dexdump file compatible with all devices? Thank you :) Crezyk
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Tommmii:
don't think so, that would be only for Asus Eee pad devices at best, perhaps even only for the TF201/300 varieties.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justcookiesncream:
On a TW unit, update failed. Hopefully someone posts the dlpkg file :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Majesty00:
Hello,

I'm in Canada and I was notified that an update (JB) was ready. I launched it and my TF201 jammed at the android icon with a ! in a rectangle. I turned it off and when I came back in ICS, it told me the update failed. Now, when I want to check for an update, my tablet tells me there are none... What can I do?

I've looked in the /system/xbin folder and the files are present... :-/ I've also wipped the "Google Services Framework" data.

Thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nhshah7:
wipe dmclient not google services framework then try again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brainimpact:
whats the best terminal to use?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cernunnoz:
From my error log, it seems something is wrong with system/lib/egl/libEGL_tegra.so

Could someone please upload their file, so I can try with that? Or if you could take a look at my pasted log on the previous page and see if that is indeed the case. Would be greatly appreciated.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
terminal emulator ...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] John Kotches:
shiro:

Yeah I got this when I forgot to unroot before running the update.

Did you unroot first?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mudduck454:
Finally got it to work

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I got it to work, finally I tried your method several times, I did it over and over, with no luck, kept giving me the error with the last line in the terminal emulator. now at that time, I had busy box installed. so when it finally worked,

well this time I deleted busybox, and I used the keyboard dock station, I never used the keyboard dock for the other times I used this method.

so I can only guess that busybox was one of the problems, why it would not work, and maybe I should have used the keyboard dock from the beginning. but now it installed fine, and I was able to keep root with voodoo root keeper

As a side note, I never unrooted my prime, I did the update with root intact, then re applied the root with voodoo root keeper.

Thanks to all involved in getting all of this together, and thanks to Trekest, for taking the time to write the totorial.......

now just have to get flash back, and I am done ;)

---------- Post added at 12:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 PM ----------

it worked for me without unrooting mt prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
congrats! But some people had problems updating when rooted...

worked for me with and without root...