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[Asus Transformer TF700] flyhighx:
This guide is a two step guide. In the instructions it is broken down to step 1 and step 2 in different posts. The step one, the step that has you doing a lot more work is ONLY if you can't get Jelly Bean by simply updating your software the normal way by clicking on update software. Some people, maybe who had previously unlocked or for other reasons could not get Jelly Bean by clicking on "update software". Step one is for them. If you can click on update software and get Jelly Bean Over The Air (OTA), do so. Then, you would just need to unlock, using the ASUS unlock .apk tool from the ASUS support website. Follow step 2 from there.

Lovey08, I'm a bit confused, do you have Jelly Bean? Can you get it by clicking update software? Or do you have jelly bean already and are having trouble with a further step?
[Asus Transformer TF700] dan_joegibbsfan:
Thank You! The only issue I had was getting my PC to see the tablet (Universal Naked Drivers ended up being the fix), once that was accomplished everything went great!

ASUS TF700T now unlocked, TWRP installed, CROMI installed, and running great!
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3c:
Loosing root/cwm on update

I suppose we loose root and TRWP/CWM after updating to JB? But not unlocked bootloader?

I had to update using Asus utility as I couldn't access fastboot for some reason. But since I can no longer flash recovery or anything in fastboot!? Is device locked again?

I get this trying to flash TWRP/CWM:

C:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.blob

sending 'recovery' (7618 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.380s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))

finished. total time: 4.714s

Now, I'm trying to unlock (still unsure whether tablet is locked or not), but I constantly get 'unknown error, please try again later'.

Any help will be much appreciated.
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Hi, If your tablet is unlocked you have a message in the top left hand corner saying your device is unlocked, which is displayed when you turn your tablet on before.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3c:
Thanks, at least I know now tablet is locked again ;( will cross fingers that Asus Unlock works at some point in time. Will try Monday, maybe Asus network is less busy.

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Now I've ran this:

C:\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot -i 0x0B05 erase recovery

erasing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 2.009s]

finished. total time: 2.011s

And it succeeded, no more stock recovery! Though I cannot actually flash recovery :( WTF!

Ok, bad idea, but how come it worked while tablet is locked!?

Does anyone know where I can find stock recovery? And how to flash it, probably through APX interface cause fastboot won't! :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Interesting. Apparently you can still erase stuff on a locked device via fastboot. Now if you also do "wipe data", you have a hard brick.

The stock recovery is part of the full Asus firmware. Usually you use the stock recovery to install it - now you need to use fastboot and hope that it works.

Remember that on a locked installer you can only flash blobs with the correct signature, that would be the full firmware blob. I don't know which partition you have to specify for fastboot for a multi-partition blob, and if it would flash only the specified partition, the whole blob, or fail.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3c:
Thanks for your reply, that's what I figured when flashing the update, now hoping I can still flash the original blob JB update. Not sure how to use such big blob though!

It feels I'm closing in on a hard brick: Only fastboot works now. So it's both system and recovery partitions that are gone.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
How did you kill your system partition?

The next thing I would try is: unpack the blob from the firmware zip, then: "fastboot flash system blob". This will either repair your tablet, not change anything, or turn it into a brick.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3c:
Did that actually trying to recover the stock recovery (which itself got lost trying to install a custom recovery which never installed!) when I actually did what you suggest: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash system blob.

So i'm stuck in the second situation: not worse nor any better :D :(( Can't believe I have the firmware file, a "working" fastboot and I can't flash it :(

After doing it multiple times with -i options or not it appears at the end of flashing, tablet is frozen: fastboot continue fails and fastboot reboot succeed without rebooting! If I reboot manually, I get the white ASUS logo and that's it.

Also tried: fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash staging blob, didn't help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] fabreyna:
Noob question

Hello guys,

I checked and couldnt find a proper answer to this question, i've upgraded to jb before unlocking my tf 700 .....

am i stuck till asus decide to release the jb version of the unlock tool ?

Thanks and sorry if the question has been asked thousand times.

Best regards

Fabrice
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
The unlock tool works with jelly bean as well. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rellis3640:
Root TF700T

Anyone in the St. Louis, Missouri area and if so would you be will to tackle this process for me. Unit is as follows.

TF700T

Android Version 4.1.1

GPS Version 7.9.11

WIFI Version 7.2.0.65

BlueTooth Version 10.33

Kernel Version 3.1.10

Build number JR003C.US_epad-10.4.4.23-20121127

PAD EC Version PAD-EC20T-0126

MOBILEDOCK Version DOCK-EC21N-0105

I did root a cheap Chinese Tablet running 4.0.4 but am very nervous to try this on my ASUS unit.:confused:
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
If you willing to unlock it's probably esier and a lot more benefits rather than you just root your device. Decide what you want and we will help you.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Doronko1:
Sorry for thr dumb questions i new

Sorry for thr dumb questions i am new to this . but this tool will work with TF300T ? ...

i have 4.1.1 and there is two files in the twrp goo site: .blob and .img who should i pick to flash TWRP recovery ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Are you rooted and unlocked??
[Asus Transformer TF700] Doronko1:
not yet
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
The Asus unlock tool will work with your tf300, just go to Asus website to download the tool.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Doronko1:
LOL I know that asus unlook tool will work... i meant a tool in this thread : Scotts TF700 recovery install tool will work with TF300 ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes, the tool is just automate script for adb and fastboot command.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sloanster:
Jellybean Update

Hey,

Thanks for the reminder to update the jellybean loader:cool:
[Asus Transformer TF700] bik2101:
anyone else constantly getting an error on the asus site? i can't get to the downloads page. just keep hitting a page that gives me an error - Server Error in '/' Application.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Go here first http://www.service.asus.com then click on download, may take a while, but once you're in it's not bad.
[Asus Transformer TF700] satriani25:
Hi I tried to install recovery but i got this msg

sending 'recovery' (7536 KB)...

OKAY [ 2.844s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))

finished. total time: 6.016s

Recovery is now flashed! About to reboot to Android so you can copy over your favorite custom ROM or root.zip

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Seems like when it writes, your device is not in fastboot mode, you need to select the USB icon then hit volume up to select, then the write should work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3c:
Looks more like a locked bootloader ? That's what I constantly got before bricking it ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] MasterYodaMD:
Noob here... need help pls

Hi I have the Asus Tf700 with JB 4.1.1 10.4.4.23.

I have downloaded the following:

1. Unlock tool (I just unlocked the device using this, installed apk file, read the license agreement and clicked ok, connected to asus server and successfully unlocked)

2. I have the openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-tf700t.blob downloaded, renamed it to recovery.blob and added the file to the extracted folder "INSTALL RECOVERY" which has the adb.exe, fastboot.exe, NOTICE.txt, Scott's TF700T recovery install tool.bat, AdbWinApi.dll, AdbWinUsbApi.dll.

3. CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip

4. CleanROM 3.2 Inheritance.zip

I have checked under developer options and ticked on USB debugging

I also checked under My Computer to check for the drivers and under the device manager it showed up my tablet identified as TF700T so I assume the drivers are ok.

Now my question is (sorry for the very noobish dilemma), do I just do the following:

1. Click Scott's TF700T recovery install tool.bat

2. Turn off the TF700T tablet, turn on pressing power button+volume down

3. Select the icon with the USB logo and so on?

I can't really tell what am I gonna do next because I havent done past the recovery install tool.bat and flash with the recovery....

I watched the video but it's kinda different with the files being mentioned in the instructions in the first post. Should I download android sdk stuff?

I really need help on this because I dont wanna brick my tab. Thank you guys and I am really excited getting this thing to work!

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Whew! I just got past the recovery tool...

I got the congrats message...

I think I am going to have a heart attack. It seems so difficult to do.

So next, would I just need to copy CleanROM 3.2 Inheritance.zip to internal memory of the tf700t as well as the CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip?

I made 2 separate folders named CleanROM and SuperSU and copied the 2 files respectively.

Next step: Turn the device off, turn it on pressing power button+volume down... assuming I am now at the bootloader... I select the icon with "RCK" and press volume up?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
So I assumed that you have custom recovery installed. By pressing volume down + powerbutton and select RCK with volume up will put you into twrp custom recovery. In this menu, select wipe button, then wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache. Then hit the home button (top right hand corner), now select "install" button" browse to your sdcard and select cleanrom. You DON'T need to flash CWM-SuperSU because custom rom already included root.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MasterYodaMD:
Thank you so much for replying.

I went ahead to recovery as instructed, I installed the SuperSU for root (I went ahead before I was able to read your reply) anyways, I got rooted successfully which is verified by root checker. I went to recovery again, installed cleanrom 3.2, followed the video and then when it finished I wiped cache/davlik and then I saw this scary "unable to mount 'staging'? As of the moment, it is still stabilizing.... Android is upgrading... optimizing app 111 of 227...... I hope all will be well.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yep! you did everything correct, just igore the "unable to mount 'staging' just a minor bug with twrp, no harm done.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MasterYodaMD:
Thank you... thank you... I can't believe it... after 5 months of having this device... I finally got it rooted with a custom rom that I really like... I can observe smoothness and responsiveness. One thing though.. I noticed I still have my old files and some files with the previous programs... How do I like wipe it all out and have a totally fresh install? I tried using the power+vol down, then pressed vol down until I get to that option where it says wipe date, it redirected me to the TWRP recovery,,, I did a wipe factory reset and when it rebooted.. I still have the old files....
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Try wipe internal in twrp to clean up old files.
[Asus Transformer TF700] satriani25:
Thanks all. Solved. Forgot to unlock my boatloader. Now it's all cool :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
Just before I ran the .bat file...

I want to make sure I'm set to go.

Bought the device a few days ago. Was ICS, got the OTA update to 4.1.1. Build number JRO03.C.US_epad-10.4.4.25-10121228. Device unlocked using UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk file, no issues. Unlock confirmed by teeny tiny text in top left corner during boot.

Downloaded the Install_Recovery from section 2 of this guide. Unzipped it. Downloaded the openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf700t.blob and renamed it recovery.blob. Copied it to the unzipped folder and placed it in the same folder with the adb.exe, AdbWinApi,dll, fastboot.exe, etc., files.

Debugging is enabled under Developer options.

I am going with 2.3.1.0 because I have read a few other threads that suggested it. Just hope they are right.

As I see it, I am ready to run the .bat but would like a nod from someone who knows if I'm on the right path to root.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes, you're good to go. twrp 2.3.1.0 is the most stable version. Just run the bat file to push twrp to your device and you're ready for cleanrom!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
Hiccup...I got into the bootloader, but the volume keys did not produce any result. It went into a cold boot. Upon boot, I had no notification bar response. Rebooting and reattempting.

Is the volume down the one closest to the corner? They aren't labeled.

Edit: The Gumdrop case I have has the volume buttons mislabled!

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Ok, that went well. I opened rootchecker app and it says I'm not rooted. Thought this would do it. I'm off to install the custom ROM now. Should I be rooted at that point?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
If you unlocked and rooted (yes, if root checker said so), then instead of using fastboot to push recovery, you could download goomanager from the market to install twrp, then boot into twrp and flash away custom rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] duckredbeard:
I should have posted this earlier. All went well and installed CleanROM Inheritance. Took two tries to install the ROM (locked up on font/icon screen). After rebooting and reattempting, ROM is on and running super smooth. This thread is the one to follow. I've rooted 4 devices now and this tablet + the support we have here have been the easiest.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tuonetto:
Hello everyone, I read all the previous posts and now I'm confused and I need help.

My TF700 is updated to 10.4.4.25 jb downloaded from asus and put on sd, my tablet is unlocked and I want to make the root, who can help me with a guide? I used to work with the galaxy s2 and I am very happy with this tablet but not RIECO to understand it!! for example, I do not know how to install a zip file from recovery, I just know that if I press the Android RCK I am lying with the red triangle. I ask because I want to help the root and then try some custom rom.

Thanks to all
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
OK, if you unlocked that's a GREAT NEWS, now you need to flash custom recovery(TWRP) using fastboot method. Once you have custom recovery, you can just flash a pre-rooted stock or pre-rooted custom rom and please try out Cleanrom, it just a lot better than stock. Follow this guide to flash twrp, start with section 2. Also make sure you download the latest twrp, either version 2.3.1.0 or 2.3.3.0 will be fine.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1938129
[Asus Transformer TF700] P1Tater:
Background info.....

Just bought it last night and upgraded to JB 10.4.4.25

Bootloader is unlocked.

Question.........

For some reason I cannot flash twrp via step 2 with the tool attached.

As soon as I press any key to start the process, it immediately replies

:device not found:

and then sits at waiting for device....

Any idea what my DA is doing wrong?

Thanks for any help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tuonetto:
Thank you so much I finally managed to make the root, install supersu .....

I wanted to ask buhohitr to flash a rom just download it and copy it onto the micro SD, but to come back with the official rom jb 10.4.4.25 I do the same procedure? Then, there is a list of applications to be frozen with stock firmware jb 10.4.4.25 using titanium backup? I wanted to try the TF700 with stock rom and then eventually try the rom you suggested ....

Thanks for everything and sorry if there are mistakes, but use the google translate

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Hello I just did 2 min when you put the tick on usb debuggins and start the tool you need to press any key so it connects to the tablet, then pressing any key the tab goes on and off with the 4 icons at the center, you must quickly press 2 times the volume down from the volume tab and then on to confirm them, the counting and gives you the okay. Once this is done, I copied supersu.zip the micro sd and the tab off, then on again with power + volume down, you appear RCK 4 icons and press volume up and eventually you get into custom recovery TWPR you install and choose the supoersu.zip file in the micro SD and giving the ok tab on again and you kept by the root permissions ............
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I'm guessing you haven't installed the correct drivers for adb in device manager.
[Asus Transformer TF700] P1Tater:
You may be right. I'll keep trying. It has to be something I've missed but for the life of me can't figure out what it is I've missed.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forum Runner
[Asus Transformer TF700] P1Tater:
BINGO.......

That's exactly what it was. Great call.

Sometimes it's the most obvious things that are missed.

Thanks again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Glad to have helped :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Falchion17:
Hi, I have a TF700 that I'm trying to eventually install cyanogenmod on. I'm new to flashing and custom ROM's so some things aren't making sense to me. If it helps I have an unlocked TF700 that has all OTA system updates offered by ASUS.

First off I began following this thread and was able to successfully unlock my tablet but that's about as far as I have gotten. The thread redirected me to this thread which said that since I had the official JB update and it was unlocked I could skip to step 2 which is flashing TWRP 2.2.2.3. I downloaded it, renamed it 'recovery.blob', downloaded the 'installrecovery.zip' folder, placed recovery.blob into the folder, turned on USB Debugging, and clicked on 'Scott's TF700T Recovery Install Tool.bat'. This immediately rebooted my tablet and it said to press down on the volume twice and up once and when I did it just showed a screen with the Android guy and a loading bar like it was updating something but then immediately switched to the Android man on his back with the red exclamation bar over his head. I tried this over and over but the same thing happened every time and I am stuck.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 1jklange:
Simple and easy to follow guide. Appreciate it!
[Asus Transformer TF700] mrjayviper:
can I use this guide to return my tablet to stock and then follow steps 2 and the rest so I can get back to using custom ROM?

my tablet currently running a JB bootloader and using cm10.1 ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes, that exactly how you would do it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rusreid:
Thanks so much for this tool. This is the only way I was able to get twrp recovery on my tf700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tmaniac:
sorry if this has been asked before, but i just want confirmation that i will not brick the device ;)

i am using the latest CROMI atm.

i need to return the tablet back to stock to diagnose a wierd battery issue, can i use the steps provided in the guide to flash the latest asus FW? (WW_epad-user-10.4.4.25.zip)

(sorry again, i read the post above mine but i want to make (double) sure ;))

Want to try stock FW before i pay for a repair/battery replacement; Tablet just switches off when battery hits 67%
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Yes you should able to by using full firmware WW_epad-user-10.4.4.25.zip.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tmaniac:
thanks for the reply m8 :) gonna try it now

[edit]

It worked like a charm, thanks to the simple to follow guide.

Thanks for the help/support guys!

now gotta test my battery-performance, hope i will get below 67% without a shut-down ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Eroc162:
Hey bud Im new to this so bear with me haha. Im in recovery mode ready to click the usb icon but there isnt one. Any idea. Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
The latest 4.2.1 bootloader you don't see the USB icon anymore (fastboot mode), instead when you boot into recovery, fastboot mode already activated by default.(should see "fastboot mode" text on the screen).
[Asus Transformer TF700] Macros746:
I have the same issue. No 'usb' icon. The Fastboot thing is there....but nothing is happening. The 'RCK' thing is flashing...but nothing is happening. Do I just wait? Help....

Thanks in advance,

Macros

(and thanks for the great guide...can't wait to load an amazing ROM on this thing)
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
When the RCK thing is flashing that means you are in Fastboot mode and if you press volume up it will take you to your recovery and volume down will select the next option.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
The new bootloader has only three icons. When you are in the bootloader, fastboot is active and running. If you want to use fastboot, you need to connect your device to your computer using your usb cord and use window command prompt to communicate with your device. If your computer does not recognize your device, you need to update your driver. You can find the instructions and updated driver from the Cromi X post. You can use your volume down button to select the icon on the bootloader menu and use the volume up button to confirm it. Good luck.. ;)

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I should take the typing class.. :cowboy:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Macros746:
Well pressing the up button while rck is flashing gave me a dead android with an exclamation mark. I rebooted and all was well, but it doesn't get me twrp. My computer does recognize the Asus.. .. but should I still install the new drivers? I have a feeling it is something stupid I'm not doing, but I can't see what it is. The help is appreciated all. More help will also be appreciated.:D

Macros
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
The TWRP was not installed properly because the dead android is the sign of the stock recovery.. :(

Edit: What method did you use to install the TWRP? If you want to use a custom recovery, you need to unlock your bootloader first. What is exactly do you want to accomplish to your device? More information is very helpfull..
[Asus Transformer TF700] Macros746:
Thanks in advance for the help Letmeknow. So I unlocked using the Asus unlock tool. That went just fine. Then I tried to install TWRP using the method described at the beginning of this post. i.e. download TWRP, rename and place in the folder with Scott's recovery tool. But when it reboots the tablet, I get that fastboot thing in the upper left corner and three icons. From there, no idea what to do. Am I just not giving it enough time to install? I've given it several minutes. Or am I somehow missing a step?

Thanks,

Macros
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I think that you missed a step. you need to tick the USB Debugging in the developer option menu on your device in order for it to work. You need to verify if the USB debugging is checked and connect your device to your computer. You can start the process again. When you are running Scott's bat file, the window command prompt will pop up and give you the information and steps to proceed. When you see a message says Okay on "write recovery", you know that the TWRP is properly install. Please report back how it works out for you and good luck.. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
If you are rooted you can use Goo Manager to install twrp the easy way.