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[Asus Transformer TF700] cjstock:
While performing the wipes needed to install a ROM I accidentally wiped the system, and am left with no backup and no OS installed. Is there any way to fix my problem. I am able to boot into TWRP recovery, but I cannot restore a backup. I have tried downloading a ROM onto an SD card, and installing it to the tablet through recovery, but the SD card doesn't even show up. Please help me!
[Asus Transformer TF700] acme99:
Is your SD card formatted with FAT32?
[Asus Transformer TF700] cjstock:
No, I don't know what that is.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acme99:
How did you format the card? Go back to your PC, reformat the card and make sure your choose FAT32 as the filesystem, not NTFS (if you're on Windows). Then copy the ROM...

FAT32 is the structure of the filesystem on the card (or any hard disk). Most recovery tools won't be able to mount anything else...
[Asus Transformer TF700] lafester:
micro sd or full sd on the dock?

i don't think recovery can find the dock sd.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Shpil69:
same problem

Faced with the same problem. use micro SD with FAT32. I put the switch on the external SDcard. nothing. After adb ROM copied to the internal memory. at the beginning of installation, a fault error flashing zip. I do not know what to do, only boots TWRP.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MrUnfeigned:
I'm in the same boat... I can get to TWRP but cannot flash any kind of rom, stock or custom and can no longer get back to me default operating system... help!
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
People listen up. Take your MICRO sdcard (the little tiny one) and plug into your computer through a usb adaptor or SDcard adaptor. Wait until the card show up on your computer, right click on the card then chose Format, under "file system" drop down, click the arrow and select FAT32, click ok to format. Once done copy all the rom zip file on to your sdcard. Now, Turn off your device, take your MicroSDcard from your computer and plug it back into the tiny little slot on your table, NOT the keyboard dock. Hold down volume down and power button, your device will turn on. As soon as you see the white text display on the screen, release both buttons, now hit the volume upp twice, this will boot you into recovery. Select wipe, then wipe system, wipe internal, format data. Now your device is 100% clean. Go back to twrp HOME, then select install button, tab on external sd card, you should see your rom zip file, if you don't see the zip, there is an icon on the top left called "up a level" tab on that, now you should see your rom zip file, select it and swype to flash. Once done reboot and you have everything back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxrdlf95:
Connect your tablet go to TWRP go to Advanced ADB Sideload and open CMD where your ADB is and put adb.exe sideload zipfilewithrom.zip and thats should resolve it..
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Seriouly, you think they know how to use ADB?? Is there PC setup to use fastboot or adb? I doubt that! They are trying to figure out what fat32 and how to format the sdcard!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] MrUnfeigned:
Instead of criticizing, you could help us out. I'm well aware of the file system used in my microsd card. I can get a zip onto my internal storage, but TWRP and CWM both do not open and cannot flash a zip file.
[Asus Transformer TF700] alienedd:
What errors are you encountering? I personally use CWM 6.0.1.9 but there's only so many errors a sophisticated recovery can have at this point.

Likewise, for formatting the sd card, I use SDFormatter (chosen program of the SD Association for formatting cards) as it automatically formats to FAT32.

If you feel the errors encountered are serious enough, you might want to start reading up on fastboot in the case that the recovery really is that messed up.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
I'm having the same issue. Every time I reboot the device I go straight into TWRP recovery. I have my recovery zip on the root of my (fat32 formatted) sd card. Recovery doesn't see anything. I am not able to connect to the device via fastboot. Any help would be appreciated.
[Asus Transformer TF700] alienedd:
How are you trying to get into fastboot? Just want to make sure your process is right. It's really hard to mess up fastboot.

I'm not familiar with TWRP but perhaps you should see about restoring a backup and then reinstalling a recovery. You shouldn't really try installing a recovery from within a recovery.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
I've tried holding the power and volume down button and using adb to reboot into fast boot. Both go straight to the broken recovery install.

I'm not able to flash anything from recovery. I can browse the device's file system using adb shell. I've tried pushing zip files over and flashing, and it reboots half way through and when it comes back up the zip isn't in memory.

If I could get the tablet into fastboot I'd be fine from there but nothing I've tried has worked.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
I also can't get to the Os to flash a new recovery that way. Basically no matter what I do the device goes into the broken recovery after I reboot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
anyone...................................
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Since you have adb shell access, what output do you get from "hexdump -C -n 32 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3"?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
Thank you for responding.

Here's my output:

~ # ←[6nhexdump -C -n 32 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

hexdump -C -n 32 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3

00000000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 |................|

*

00000020

~ # ←[6n
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
OK, this does not contain any command that would tell the bootloader to always boot to the recovery. That means that either such bootloader commands are stored somewhere else, or that your Android kernel may be broken. Unfortunately, little is known about the bootloader's secrets, so I can only try poking around in the dark until someone more competent shows up. :)

Have you already tried to flash a new kernel? Which firmware version or custom ROM and/or kernel is currently installed?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
It's on unrooted stock jellybean. I haven't tried flashing a new kernel because I couldn't get to fastboot and the recovery freezes and reboots everytime I try to flash anything from there.

I can't access the external SD card from adb shell or recovery and everytime I push something to the device via adb and reboot the file I pushed is gone after it starts up again.

Thank you for the help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Please check the output of

adb shell ls /dev/block/mmc*

You should get at least mmcblk0 and mmcblk0p1 to mmcblk0p8.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
The output is:

C:\Users\brian\Desktop>adb shell ls /dev/block/mmc*

/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Looks like the same problem as here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1971988

TWRP cannot initialize your internal eMMC card, so you can't flash anything. If you try to do it anyway, it will write to the ramdisk instead, and if that is full, the system simply reboots because it runs out of memory.

Can you describe step by step what you did to get your tablet from "working" into this state? Which exact firmware version is installed? Does the bootloader version match? (does it output its version number if you hold volume-down when powering on?) Which TWRP version?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
The bootloader version doesn't show up when it's booting. It goes from "device is unlocked" straight into twrp.

I can't get to the os to check the firmware version, it's the latest firmware for the us region.

the twrp version is v2.2.1

When I got the device a few months ago it was on 4.04. I unlocked the bootloader using the asus tool, rooted it(can't rememberr what tool I used it was months ago) then installed the trwp recovery. When the jellybean update came out I downloaded it from the asus site, unzipped it, dropped it on my sdcard, updated. A few days ago the os started gettting buggy so I booted with the vol down and power button and selected wipe, it crashed, and wouldn't do anything but boot into recovery from there.

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I just looked at the thread you linked, it looks like exactly the same problem I'm having, I'm getting the same output from "cat /proc/partitions" and the "dmesg|grep mmcblk0" command.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I see, another brick caused by "wipe data". Now if someone could explain what "wipe data" exactly does, we could maybe find out how to unbrick this.

You still have a working kernel and remote root access, so in theory it could be possible to recover, maybe if someone writes a special kernel module.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Brian2177:
I just saw the other thread about the same problem here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35370860#post35370860

I think it's time to order another tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
I still want to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250, i'm fanscinated by its 4.6-inch, 720 x 1280 pixels Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.

But i have several question.

is it having a nice battery time? Is the dual-core processor making everything run smoothly?

How about the auto-rotate feature?

(attached the link here: http://dx.com/p/samsung-galaxy-nexu...uper-amoled-wi-fi-and-gps-black-118551?item=4 , so you can get the correct one and give me suggestion), thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
Whether it's running you apps smoothly depends on what you will be running, but the processor is pretty good.

Battery time, about 3-4h screen on time, depends on how you are going to stretch it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OmgitzFire:
The battery time varies depending what you having running in the background (apps, widgets, etc) but for it gets me through a day no problem.

With the new version jellybean its very smooth. Im not sure how it is for 3d gaming because I don't play those.

And yes, it does auto rotate nicely.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redshirt72:
I really like this phone, but with Google's big announcement upcoming with perhaps the announcements of the release of the new smartphone and phablet Nexus models, you might want to wait since there's nothing worse than buyer's remorse.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ac3theone:
To make it short :its the best phone ever, it'll handle your 3d games fine, battery life is good, beautiful display, everything works as expected.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
The battery will last you a day easily. The thing that kills the battery is gaming(same as with any phone). IMO the galaxy nexus is still the best phone to date not based on pure specs but on the user experience the galaxy nexus gives you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liangse:
Having use several phone before galaxy nexus, i'm glad switch to galaxy nexus cause everything just works for me
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
this is easily the best phone I've ever owned
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mxconnections:
Probably if the Galaxy Nexus will get android 4.2 the battery life will be better, because it will have project roadrunner
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 063_XOBX:
No it won't. Stop perpetuating rumors that are known to be false. Most of the 4.2 rumors are by a single individual known only as Hoaxer or Peter.

Sent from my Nobody Cares.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CrazyRussianXDA:
I've Galaxy Nexus on its release date - almost a year ago, and still use it as if it was a phone I JUST bought. I like everything about it: speed, screen, colors, and most than anything the support. I would vouch for Galaxy Nexus over SG3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
yes, I play games a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GiantJay:
Roadrunner is a cartoon, not a new Jelly Bean feature.

http://androidandme.com/2012/10/new...fake&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wunderkind:
I have determined that smartphones these days are all about the user experience. The Gnex is behest of any nonsensical bloatwares that mfg loves to apply on an otherwise good phones (you know those ones). Google intends the Nexus devices to be pure unadulterated Android experience. As such it runs fast and smooth.

Add the large dev community behind it that constantly create new roms and kernels for it. Therefore the Gnex will continuously improve.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ugalabuga:
With the Galaxy Nexus, you can also be certain that most apps will run great on it. Not just because of its pretty great specs,but also because because the Gnex is often regarded as the benchmark phone when building an app.

One downside I can think of right now is probably the not-so-stellar live wallpaper performance, especially the scrolling ones. Even on jellybean, some of the stock live wallpapers still trails behind when navigating between homescreens.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
how long have you got this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mannyvinny:
Ya..I too experienced some lag while navigating b/w home screen with live wallpaper
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Schneewitzchen:
+1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SahilC:
Trust me, you will not be disappointed. And for the price? It's a friggin steal. Everything is super smooth. If you are gonna root (which I hope you will) there are plenty of roms that increase performance. But even if you don't, it is extremely smooth, all round.

Developer support is unmatched :D

But, if you are willing to spend some more cash, I'd say wait for the Google announcements. We'll definitely be seeing at least one more nexus.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nasimdejai:
Hi there, I'll always vouch for a device released by Google. You should definitely get this phone cos you'll be guaranteed OTA updates without the bloatwares other device manufacturers add to their versions of Android or you could wait for the next Google phone which might be coming out soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] insane08:
......

I just ordered mine cant wait to get it this week. I have enough faith in the XDA community to show us the right way. If they didn't like the phone then trust me they would have said it by now..You have to understand most of the members are long time android users so they will of course want to improve on their experience and get a great phone like this with amazing potential for development.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikens:
I'm so happy with this phone, and when a took it I had no doubt that I was doing right. But now I would wait a little for the upcoming phones and Nexus that have to come. Anyway this phone will never disappoint you ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MikeyMike01:
If you're getting an Android device, there's no better option than then the latest Nexus. Ignore all specs that are thrown around to convince you otherwise. The best Nexus is the best Android device. Period.

You might want to wait a little while as a new Nexus is expected shortly.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
yes, i want to get a phone with nice performance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
you really cherish it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] elnitrox:
just bought it yesterday all i can say "FAST PHONE"..

it will not disappoint you man..

and tons of mod ill let my gnex run for stock right now

im missing my toggles i had before will be flashing custom rom anytime soon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AirBoss24K:
I have had a very similar experience with my phone. I've had it for almost a year and I treat it like it's brand new. My friends all ask me for recommendations based on what's out there and they are dead set on some of these newer phones coming out. Those new phones are great and have the improved specs but this phone will get continued support and updates from both Google and the community members. The added support and continued software updates keep those phone running at a pace that can compete with some of these newer phones while not shooting a hole through your wallet. Fairly certain that $100 is the price for the phone at this point. Happy pickings!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RegKilla:
Can't wait till I get my Galaxy Nexus off eBay later this week :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
what kind of case you recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ophois:
I've had several repeated problems with my Epic 4g Touch and Asurion has said that they'll reimburse me for a device that I buy for full price in store for my trouble.

Looking at all of this praise pretty much sets my mind on what I'm to get.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATMOSF3AR:
You should definitely go for this phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
well, how about the inner speaker?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I'd wait since the new Nexus by LG is supposed to be announced Oct 29th. Its quadcore and a slightly bigger 4.8" screen... but its not Super Amoled HD... which is a pisser or curved glass...

Its really a side step. Faster processor for ugly screen. I'm happy with my Galaxy Nexus and probably will be for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
Use power toggles. U'll instantly not miss it anymore.

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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ImSherlocked:
Problem with power toggles or widgetsoid is they get pushed down by other notifications. The toggle do not always remain on the top of notification drawer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
No it doesnt. It has a prioty option. My mom uses it and she not rooted and it doesn't get pushed down as long as Ur on 4.x.x.

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If I have helped you.... hit that sexy thanks button. ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ieatnoobs:
I would go for it. The new LG Nexus is not a major upgrade from the current Nexus hardware. I'd say the Nexus will probably last you at least 2 years before anything comes around worthy :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vacc:
Go for Galaxy Nexus right now mate. Do not wait for LG. Samsung made really amazing phone and I'm sure you'll love it. It's fast, smooth and AMOLED is gorgeous. The CPU, GPU and memory is absolutely enough and let this phone work as we all expect. I've been using this phone for over 6 months and never ever had any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] batchful:
A phone performs perfectly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] benchmark9:
aeacedo pomponius

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus' screen is huge, but the software is a much bigger deal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TwinkyOfHope:
I'm looking forward to the new Nexus, so I would get the new one.

But the GN has been awesome. Dev support is great too. It depends on whether or not you want to spend the money on the new one. The GN is much cheaper
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JacobGreen:
Generally, I'm in love with the Galaxy Nexus screen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RegKilla:
my Galaxy Nexus is a great phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ilmezzelfo:
Gnexus rock!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rooteda100:
Awsome! This is the best phone i've had. The screen is amazing, its fast, and its very clean looking. I have the 32g verizon lte model and I wouldn't trade it for anything. 4g lte is super fast. The screen is huge but the phone isn't too big. overall... Its my top pick.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M4dRefluX:
Debating if I should order the GNex right now, or wait for a price drop after the new one gets announced. My LG Optimus broke last month, and I've been using my old GSM dumbphone on T-Mobile. I need my Android fix right now, so I'm really anxious. I'm definitely very hesitant to buy the new LG Nexus because I've had a really bad experience on my Optimus rebooting all the time.

I find it hard to believe that Google is going to sell a phone of this caliber under $400 because they'll be taking some big losses, and if it does start out expensive, that's not going to push the price of the GNex down too much.

Newegg sells a white GNex for $350 out the door vs Google Play which charges both shipping and sales tax, and they don't have a white one for sale. Is there a downside in choosing the Newegg one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pbgong:
The GNex is a great phone if you love trying different Roms and customizations. And it's at a very reasonable price now. I can't imagine the LG Nexus will be a significant upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordanishere:
Definitely wait untill 10/29... thats when the new google announcement will occur.

After the LG nexus device comes out, the price will definitely drop. Just wait a few short days and you can order one while saving money.

Its a great phone!! I had the T989 SGS2 us variant on Tmobile and, although the two phones have similar specs, the Gnex blows it out of the water in all aspects except the camera and lack of internal storage.

Dev support on this phone is awesome as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
Like others have said, wait until after this month to see if the GNex drops in price, if it went to $300 or less off contract, that's an absolute steal if you're not worried about top of the line and even if you are, still $300 or less for a off contract phone like the GNex is great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jlczl:
I have had a GNEX since it came out and I just ordered another in white from Newegg for $349. No tax, no shipping. Why? Because it's such an awesome phone and I'd never buy the LG Nexus if the specs reported are accurate.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FallN:
Is the white one from Newegg HSPA+ like the one sold by Google Play?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
8GB isn't final! Why waste money for 32 or 64 GB of storage on prototype devices where not 2GB will be used?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rhed:
Went through a Samsung Galaxy and an iPhone, and man I love the Galaxy Nexus. There's nothing that comes close to the Vanilla Android experience :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] M4dRefluX:
I believe so. I just ordered one this morning. They all have a pentaband UMTS radio, and really the best phone that you can bring on T-Mobile as of right now because the S3 and Note don't support the 1700 mhz band.

I really don't think the Galaxy Nexus is doing to drop under $300. The LG Nexus looks interesting, but I'm not going to be a first adopter of a LG phone again. The Galaxy Nexus has an established community and will be around for quite some time. I'll buy whatever nexus that ships with Android 5.0
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FallN:
Thanks for the info. Please let me know how you like it when you get yours and if it is indeed HSPA+. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jlczl:
Yes. It is hspa+ (21 not 42)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FallN:
Thanks man! :thumbup:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rorzad:
The Galaxy Nexus is one of the better looking phones that's come across my desk.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irdfgh:
afrotan smallor

Nexus has the same processor speed as S2 and when 4.0 is ported over then the only real difference will be screen size.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] negrobembon:
What about the lg nexus specs sounds bad to you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 1stx2:
This. ( except for the white part )

I bought a used gnex (vzw) just to keep as a backup. I have a feeling i'll be skipping the next nexus's if it's anything like the LG.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] batchful:
I've now had well over a week to test the battery life on the Galaxy Nexus, and I'm pleased to say the results are better than expected.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RegKilla:
An extended battery will give you even better results :thumbup:

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Galaxy Nexus looks better and on screen buttons are a plus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sdixit3:
How does GNex compare to GS2? Why is GS2 still priced more than GNex?