yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
You can't install SuperSu directly because you don't have root yet.

Download android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Install the software on your PC, make sure you only select android packages (only 2 of them, don't install all the packages).

SDK should be installed in this directory: C:\android-sdk\platform-tools . In this directory is your fastboot.exe command, you also copy all the files you want to push in this directory.

Download superSu from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/267/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip (click on CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip to download)

copy this CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip to the fastboot.exe directory which is C:\android-sdk\platform-tools\

Connect your device to your PC, then turn off your device and boot into fastboot mode ON YOUR DEVICE here is how:

hold down volume down and power button until you see white text on the screen, let go both buttons, use the volume down button to switch the highlight to the USB icon (this is fastboot mode), now hit the volume up button twice.

On your PC open command prompt and navigate to the fastboot directory which is C:\android-sdk\platform-tools

Once you there type the following:

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img

Once the process done type the following:

fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot

your device will reboot. Once device boot up find and open superuser app, then download "root checker" from the market and verify that you have root.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tupo05:
Hello

I have downloaded JB from ASUS and put it on my internal root. But when I reboot to recovery, I get a green Android on his back with red exclamation mark . Then when i press the power button, I get the following message: "E: failed to open /sdcard/EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip" then "E: signature verification failed" then "SD Installation aborted". My only options at this point are 1) reboot 2) Delete User Data Reset 3) wipe cache.

So basically I'm unable to install the update.

Note:

The JB file that I downloaded is: WW_epad-user-10.4.4.18.zip

I have a rooted and unlocked tab

what can i do to have a working recovery so that i can upgrade to JB then install cleanROM 2.3.

Thanks in advance
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Use your recovery, if you don't have one download goomanager and install TWRP recovery, then boot into recovery and flash this de-odex stock rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1979956 , then let it boot up and then boot back into recovery and do a factory reset then flash cleanrom 2.4.

If you flash the Asus rom, you are going to lose root and cutom recovery, then you have to use fastboot to flash twrp recovery back then use twrp recovery to flash rom/root or what ever.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tupo05:
@buhohitr. Thank you so much. I'm trying this right now.

EDIT: I have succesfully downloaded and installed TWRP and i'm able to access the recovery. Now I have a question: Can i use TWRP to flash the JB file I downloaded from asus then flash cleanrom or should i use the link you provided me with ?

thanks in advance
[Asus Transformer TF700] sandmann241:
why flash the de-odex stock ROM first and not only CR 2.4?
[Asus Transformer TF700] tupo05:
Bump.

Can I use the TWRP recovery to flash the official JB ( WW_epad-user-10.4.4.18.zip ) ? I am unlocked & ICS rooted.

Thanks in advance
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I believe that you can, but you will lose your custom recovery and root. Afterwards you need to use fastboot to restore TWRP and then you can flash another ROM or a Superuser.apk package.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lafester:
just remember to unzip it first. asus puts the flashable zip within a zip for some reason
[Asus Transformer TF700] jimmijamz:
- can't delete msg? Found a similar problem someone posted previously. will try that first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
_that is correct, you can use twrp to flash Asus firmware,(make sure you unzip it first) but it will wipe out your root and twrp. You need to re install twrp then use it to flash cleanrom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Gene588:
i followed all the steps, when i got to fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img it could not find "recovery.img" should i use another recovery file which i renamed to "recovery.blob" when i initially installed twrp. it is working on my tf700, i just up graded to cleanrom 2.4 from 2.3 and everything went smooth and works great! but i am still "not rooted" and cannot run titanium backup. http://xdaforums.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Sorry I mistyped, it should be recovery.blob. Anyway, you do have twrp and running cleanrom 2.4? Cleanrom should come pre rooted. You don't need to do root.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jimmijamz:
Hi Buhohitr, i am in the same boat. i am on stock ICS 4.0.3. I still cannot flash to JB and get that dreaded green android with the red warning.

I downloaded the GooManager and installed TWRP 2.3.1.0. (it also says its installed on my screen - though there are no icons of TWRP?)

I cannot get into recovery mode via the software so i manually get there by hitting the shut down button then using the combination to get into recovery mode.

As soon as i do, the green android on its back with the red warning pops up again. Not too sure what i am doing wrong?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Gene588:
I thought i was rooted but when itried to open titanium backup it gave me error message " cannot access root" and would not open. Indicated on my system that i am running cleanrom 2.4. How can i tell if i am rooted? Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Download root checker from the play store, open app and check root.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Download "root checker" and run it. Also try to re download superSu and intall again.

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Are you unlocked or rooted?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Gene588:
did it and had to grant root access to Super Su and i am now unlocked, rooted and running CleanROM 2.4 Awesom! and Titanium backup works now! thanks to all!
[Asus Transformer TF700] phazer11:
So... when I try to use the update through recovery all I can do is

Android system recovery <3e>

Android system recovery utility

Press colume key to move, power key to enter:

reboot system now

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

E:Can't open /sdcard/ASUS_Bundle.zip

(No such file or directory)

Installing update...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

E:failed to open /sdcard/EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip

E:signature verification failed

SD Installation aborted
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
That's the stock recovery, you need to install TWRP or CWM first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Try to copy the file from your PC directly to your internal memory (anywhere) and flash from there using recovery. Don't put it on your SDcard.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Never rooted a tablet of any kind (yet) and I should get my TF700 on Tuesday :D

I've rooted several phones (Windows mobile and Android based) so I'm not flying blind without some background experience.

After reading over the entire thread I'm pretty confident in my rooting ability and would really like some advice on the steps I should take.

Here's what I'm "thinking" my steps should be so PLEASE feel free to stop me and advise otherwise or recommend an alternative or better method.

1. From an "Out of the Box" state...perform an OTA update to the latest JB Version V10.4.4.20

2. Unlock using the UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk from the ASUS website.

3. Skip to Section 2 of the OP. and rename "TWRP 2.2.2.3" to "recovery.blob"

4. Unzip the "Scott's Recovery install tool" and place "recovery.blob" inside the folder

5. Turn on USB Debugging and execute the batch

6. Flash SuperSU

7. Make a backup of my Stock ROM

8. Flash away with custom a ROM

9. Section 4 Many Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
1. From an "Out of the Box" state...perform an OTA update to the latest JB Version V10.4.4.20

** First check to see if you have version .26 or lower, if you do find section "how to create a NVflash backup for your device", this will save your a....if you brick.

2. Unlock using the UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk from the ASUS website.

3. Skip to Section 2 of the OP. and rename "TWRP 2.2.2.3" to "recovery.blob"

4. Unzip the "Scott's Recovery install tool" and place "recovery.blob" inside the folder

5. Turn on USB Debugging and execute the batch

6. Flash SuperSU

***Not nessessary if you going to flash custom rom, However, you can do nandroid backup right from twrp, beside, you don't need to backup stock apps, which you can get them back just by flashing stock rom.

7. Make a backup of my Stock ROM

****Can use twrp to do nandroid backup here

8. Flash away with custom a ROM

*** All custom roms are pre-rooted, so no need to do root in step 6

** Other options to make your tablet flies: clemsyn OC kernel, data2sd.

You will love your tablet!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Thank you so much for the advice. I'm so looking forward to geeking with my new gadget :D I found a thread with NVflash info and have been reading up on it.

I'm assuming a new tablet will have some version of ICS on it and if I understand correctly the ASUS update version .30 pretty much nullified any chance of a NVflash backup.

Has anyone ever received a brand new tablet with version later than .26 ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
it varies, ppl received tablets with version ranging from .22 to .18. I guess it depenped on either new make or pull from previous stock and where you get it from.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Just to be clear on the nvflash process;

Unzip all three zip files

"nvflash_binaries.zip"

"tf700_nvflashpack.zip"

"Universal_naked_driver_0.7_tf700.zip"

(probably doesn't really matter about where the drivers are as long as I update them)

Unzip to my "C:\android-sdk\platform-tools" directory?

Is this correct?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Thank you for the detailed guide, I can't wait try your custom ROM

You recommend to use version 2.2.2.3 because version 2.3.0.0 gave you trouble with your ROM.

Have you had any issues with the latest version 2.3.1.0 ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Version 2.3.1.0 is working fine. At the time when he recommended the 2.2.2.3 version because the 2.3.1.0 has not released yet. You should use the latest one(2.3.1.0) and it works well.

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the .bin, .img files etc.. they all have to be in the same folder as fastboot.exe, which is C:\android-sdk\platform-tools.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Ok cool because that's where I had already put them. Well it looks like I'm all set then. Now just waiting on UPS to deliver the gadget and hopfully its .26 or earlier.

Time to read some more threads....:D

Thanks again for all your help buhohitr
[Asus Transformer TF700] tyfoxx:
Big trouble

accidentially wiped everything all have going is TWRP 2.2.2.3 no ROM, how do I install a ROM from here or even 2.3.1.0....

please advise

tyfoxx
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Do you still have twrp?? are you on JB when this happened?

Here is how to flash new recovery (2.3.1.0) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32825557

Just use recovery and reflash the rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Omega Recon:
You can always download a ROM unto your external sd card from your laptop, put it back into your tablet, and reboot into recovery. And flash the ROM from there. I might recommend CleanROM 2.5, (scottsroms.com) or Ultra Fast ROM V2 by surdu_petru.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tyfoxx:
You guys are so logical, I managed to get 2.3.1.0 happening…..sometimes I’m so jealous ……….everyone is a genius but me. Seems like I’m back in business.

BTW is there a TWRP 2.3.2.0 or is that a typo?

Thanks a bunch.

tyfoxx
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Not a problem my friend, it's a typo, the latest is 2.3.1.0.
[Asus Transformer TF700] phazer11:
Ok so ignoring the fact the normal recovery seems messed up because I can't do anything but wipe the system from it. When I use the tool with the recommended recovery version I get writing 'recovery'...

[FAILED](remote: (InvalidState))

finished

etc. etc

Oh and now when I try to boot into recovery all I get is the picture of a droid with it's chest open and a red caution triangle hovering over it
[Asus Transformer TF700] Omega Recon:
There is a TWRP 2.3. I myself stick with the 2.2 V. I've used the 2.3 a couple of times flashing a couple of ROM's, but I always got a message, "E:/Unable to mount staging" When I flash a ROM, I don't want to see something that says it cant mount something.

Were not geniuses. Well the developers are...but the majority of us are not. We've been around a while, we know what works, what doesn't, and have probably been soft bricked about a dozen times. We learn from experience, and you will too. But were glad that you're up and running!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Thanks again buhohitr, my new device was version .22 so I followed your advice and am now brickproof! ...and rooted on jellybean...:laugh:

Everything went smoothly.

I posted my process over in the NVflash thread http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34097551&postcount=219

Now tomorrow...customizations...gonna look into OCing and Data2sd as you've mentioned...might need some more advice!
[Asus Transformer TF700] tupo05:
scott

thank you so much for providing us with cleanrom. thank you especially for your fast support.

good luck for your new projects.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bshade:
Ok so I have read this thing over and over and I have tried different computers. So on my home computer I am trying to get this to work. I also have not been able to root my phone on this computer and I can not figure out why. So here is a screen shot that I took of what happend when trying to root my ASUS.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Do you have the device drivers installed? Did you enable USB debugging on your device? Is it unlocked?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You can see the error message on your screenshot: "Error: More than one device or emulator".

Disconnect all other Android devices from this computer and try again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bshade:
Yes the drivers are good, the USB debug is on and its unlocked via the ASUS unlock. It says device is unlocked when i start it up.

I see that error but I don't have any other devices hooked up to the computer when I try it. I have a phone that was hooked up before but not at the time I tried to run the software. Thats why I don't get it. Ieven restarted it and did nothing ells with the computer but try and root and it gave me the same message.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
What is the output if you run "adb devices" in a command window?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Buehlar:
Might want to try and uninstall the drivers and re-install them manually. Try using the Universal naked drivers from the nvflash thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Try disable Asus Sync in settings
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bshade:
I try that in the command window and it says its not recognized. Maybe i am trying in the wrong place I just use the cmd.exe window.

I did disable the ASUS sync as that was my first thoughts, I also tried to install the raw drivers but they did not seem to want to work or make a difference. I DL from the other thread you mentioned but it says that they are not right and that I already have the best drivers.

Thanks guys so much for your help, I know for sure its going to be something stupid keeping it from working for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You must run it in the correct directory (that contains adb.exe).
[Asus Transformer TF700] shrubs2000:
Greetings.

Like others, I am receiving a device not found error when I run "Scott's TF700T Recovery Install Tool.bat"

I am unlocked as per the message in the upper left when I restart.

USB Debug is enable

ASUS Sync is Off

Build: 10.4.4.20-20121026

Android 4.1.1

I can see my Internal storage and MicroSD card when the tablet is connected to my Win7 desktop.

Output of the batch file:

*Make sure your recovery is named recovery.blob and is in the same folder as the program

*Make sure USB Debgging is turned on in Developer Menu!

Press Control-C to quit or any key to continue!

Here we go! Rebooting to bootloader now!

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

error: device not found

The device should now be in bootloader...

*On the Tab select the USB icon by press the volume down twice then volume up one time.

*About to flash recovery!

Since the device can't be found, it's not in bootloader.

Any ideas? I've looked through this thread but didn't see anything.

Thanx
[Asus Transformer TF700] shrubs2000:
Success on Root. 'twas the ADB drivers. Went in Device manager and updated the drivers. Once that was complete, everything went smoothly.

I know have a rooted TF700! :good:

For now, I'm keeping the stock ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bshade:
Ok so I finaly got the program to work had tu use a machine here at work. So now I am trying to get SuperSU on the thing so that I can hav root access. I downloaded from the market but that is not working. It says "there is not SU binary installed, and super SU cannont install it. This is a problem." So what the heck am I doing wrong now. I also tried to boot the recovery after puting the Super SU files on the memory but I don't see the fiels in the recovery menue. I don't know why I am having so much trouble with this darn thing. My coworker is making fun of me telling me I should have got and Ipad and it would have been jail broke already. I disagree, I don't like apple.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You should have bought an iPad. :D

Just follow the guide - do not get SuperSU from the market, instead download the flashable ZIP and flash it from your custom recovery.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bshade:
LOL NO IPAD! So instead of doing the SU I decided to go with the full rom and flashed the thing over to cleanrom. I have already spent all the time putting all my apps and accounts back in. The only thing I noticed so far was the deer hunter reloaded game will not work properly. I am guessing that now since I did this I will no longer get updates for android OS but that’s ok I am sure new clean roms will come out time and again. But I hope I don't have to clear data every time I install a new rom. LOL This is my first time doing something this complex so I am popping my proverbial cherry if you will. Now its time to start doing some reading on the forum here and do some fun stuff with my Transformer.

Thank guys for all the help, It really was great having people answer my questions. See I'm a car nut and a moderator on about 20 different car forums, thats my area of experties and know what its like to help others with there questoins, hopefully you enjoyed helping me as much as I enjoyed the help.

Brad the Superlative!
[Asus Transformer TF700] WatsonSE:
Thanks scrosler, great work!

I spent hours trying to install a decent recovery (trying to get fastboot, ADB etc to work) to work and your tool did it in less than 2 minutes - wow!

Donated $15 the minute it worked.

Thanks again!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] T0N3Z:
Help

Any help would be greater appreciated. I get this error when I try flashing recovery.blob

Scott's TF700T Recovery Install tool V1.0

www.scottsroms.com

*Make sure your recovery is named recovery.blob and is in the same folder

as the program

*Make sure USB Debgging is turned on in Developer Menu!

Press Control-C to quit or any key to continue!

Here we go! Rebooting to bootloader now!

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

The device should now be in bootloader...

*On the Tab select the USB icon by press the volume down twice

then volume up one time.

*About to flash recovery!

Press any key to continue . . .

sending 'recovery' (7918 KB)...

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 0.016s

Press any key to continue . . .

Thank You in ahead
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Do you have revcovery.blob file in the same directory as fastboot.exe and adb.exe? also open command prompt and navigate to the directory and execute fastboot.exe command to see if fastboot is working by type

fastboot.exe devices hit enter, it should returns a bunch of letters and numbers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hpower1:
used this tonight on my new infinity. had stock OTA JB update. Unlock tool and this method for recovery and root worked great. Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] timberwolf671:
Is there a way to have root without unlocking the bootloader. I am on the OTA JB the latest version. All I want is root, I am happy with JB on my tf700t. I can do all theming with Apex Launcher and since JB or Asus doesn't have any android green I can live with that. I don't want to downgrade to ICS to then get root. So my question is, can I root without all the steps?????
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Sorry but Nope, the only way to root is downgrade to ICS. If you don't want to downgrade then you need to unlock. There's no other option at this time.
[Asus Transformer TF700] timberwolf671:
Thank u for quick answer. If it was EVO LTE then I would do whatever it take it to root since I hate Android green. Not willing to unlock just let. Every HTC has worked very well. And I had no problem with unlocking and rooting because I knew and expected little or no problem with an HTC phone. With Asus not no sure of the device. Maybe after a few months with no problem with the device I may unlock once I feel the device will continue to work. I need to post some of my themed apps that will for tf700t.

Thanks again for your answer to my question. Read many pages and I felt that would be the answer, just wanted to be sure I didn't something in the thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kaielx:
Requesting a bit of help

I apologize if this has been answered already, just want to make sure I understand what I need to do to put CleanRom on my TF700.

Firstly, I just purchased this tablet, did NOT root it or unlock it. Updated it to JB. So it is stock JB with no tampering on ICS.

1. download ASUS unlock tool ...Use it

2. Start with section 2 on everything should be fine ??

Reason I ask is it seems most people had ICS unlocked and or rooted already
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes, that's correct!
[Asus Transformer TF700] hpower1:
:D

I just did that very thing last night. Write if you have questions. I was reading a lot to make sure I did it right, and this is not my first device.

I'll help, as everyone on this forum, if I can, since its fresh.