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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] IceDrake:
Many thanks

Many thanks to the OP for the guide. The unlocking and TWRP install went smoothly and now I have a new ROM on a 100% clean TF201. I did have to force-reboot the device just like the OP after TWRP installed and the screen with the filled blue bar refused to do anything for a long time, so don't worry if it gets stuck for you as well - it might very well be like that for everyone.

A note for people with encrypted Primes: TWRP 2.4.0.0 will not be able to decrypt your data from within it! (Booting stock ROM and regular decryption still works, of course) Therefore, you should probably consider backing EVERYTHING up, then wiping it to factory defaults (at least) before proceeding with any of this. From what I can see, it might be the only way to go, since this was my case and SuperSU could not be installed, probably because it wanted to go somewhere inside the otherwise encrypted /data. You can wipe the device before unlocking or with TWRP. Just be careful with Wipe->System: after curiously doing that and erasing my entire ROM (it actually does what it says, folks - just like "FORMAT C:" - it really wipes the ROM and not just clears all the data and resets it back to its initial state! You won't be able to boot anything until you install a new ROM with TWRP!), I just figured I'd install AndroWook on it and that's that.

Anyway, from being locked/unrooted on stock JB, I'm now unlocked on AndroWook with root access and everything. I only regret not doing it sooner (as well as not getting nvram access before upgrading to JB - those bastards :\ ). The look of it is just like the stock ASUS ROM (for those worried about different themes), and you are in control over what you install and what to leave out (e.g. 99% of the ASUS bloat - I liked the Note app, so I installed just that). I ended up reinstalling again (without wipes) a couple of times to try out different default launchers - that worked and I didn't lose any data I entered after the fresh install, so feel free to do so if you have second thoughts about what you picked during the install process.

Again, many thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Behnam_Demoniac:
hi

sorry for my noobish question and bad english :(

i am going to flash one of 4.21 Roms today

i was wondering is there any way for rooting them ?

and if there is , which version of SuperSU should i use ?

3.2 RC3 for ARM devices or 3.2 RC3 for X86 ?

and i'm now on HB1.51 , should i use the " ota rootkeeper "?

is it working ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Behnam_Demoniac:
is there any one going to answer me ?:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dj-bilbo:
I would ask on Androwook for someone to help.

I am a bit confused about the root questions.

If you are not root, I can't help you. If you want to root your device, there are several threads on how to do so in the Devlopment section. Read read and follow the instructions! Good luck.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jaxp3r:
Second this 100%. Great guide OP, thanks for taking the time to write it up! Now time to decide if/what I want to flash on here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] llotech:
I've followed the guide to the letter and when I flash the recovery I get this in cmd

c:\root\Transformer>fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
sending 'recovery' (5959 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.547s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.125s]
finished. total time: 3.673s

The Prime does nothing. No black screen, no blue bar, nothing. It stays on the screen with the four icons.

After reboot I still have the original recovery. Everything still works :fingers-crossed: but no twrp recovery.

Anyone else having this problem, or am I missing something?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Urool:
mine "never stops" to flash the recovery.. tried it about 5 times now.. no result.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] speedyjay:
How do i find out what bootloader im on?? Thanks :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] THU78:
Bootloader

Settings-about tablet-android version

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Thanks for this thread. Have been runding stock tf201 for at year now, before finally deciding to install a ROM.

Flashed TWRP 2.4.4.0 after unlocking bootloader.then flashed cleanrom 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 over. Works absolutely perfect.

By the way,no need to download SuperSU, now included inn TWRP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] speedyjay:
Thats only the android version, not bootloader lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] THU78:
Jupp, sorry, my misstake not giving a complete reply. If android version 4.0.x ICS bootloader, if android version 4.1.x JB bootloader on your prime. Or see

Post from ASAPSEVEN below
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ASAPSEVEN:
When you boot up the prime look for the nvda tegra logo if its on the bottom right its the JB bootloader and if its in the bottom middle its the ICS bootloader
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zakzad:
Excellent guide. Thanks man
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] frankdrebin_:
I had the same fasboot output and no blue bar aswell. After the flash command "fastboot detect" showed ?????????? as the device id.

I followed this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1927818, let the prime charge up and then flashing twrp worked.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
Hi,

Can you unlock a Prime running Jelly Bean?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] metalmaus:
thx very much! nice work.)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coempi:
Yes. Just did it today.

Best regards Coempi
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ruy_vilela:
it's work's for me!!!

Big tanks:good:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rramey23:
Awesome guide. Thank you so much!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rust991:
i don't know if it's me or not, but when i download twrp recovery and check the md5 using winmd5, it tells me they are not the same. it is the same md5 that is on the download page though. i didn't go any further with the process yet, is it a big deal that the md5 is different? should i just continue anyways?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maatsby:
you could add this to the OP

At the point where you say:

You can actually simply reboot the bootloader with the command:

fastboot reboot-bootloader

Then go straight to recovery if you like
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mstrakt:
WORKS!!

This Unlock/Root method works and confrimed!! The Unlocker actually unlocked my Stock JB Prime. I tried and tried last night and kept getting the "An unknown error occurs, which may be a network connection issue. Please wait and try again later" message when trying to unlock, but for some reason i downloaded the unlocker from the link provided and it works. Weird. Instructions are spot on. Just follow and you will have root and custom recovery in no time!

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No do not continue. In the OP it says do not install anything with a different md5 cause if you do, your tablet becomes a big paper weight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rust991:
I didn't But none of the downloads have the same md5, any suggestions? i've been on the twrp site and downloaded it, the one that he has a link to on the op is also giving me a different md5 than what is said on the download page.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mstrakt:
I uploaded the files that I downloaded to my dropbox. They worked for me, so hopefully they work for you too and fixes your problem :good:

Links below:

Unlock tool

FASTBOOT.EXE

TWRP for STOCK JB OS

TWRP 2.5

SuperSU

Good luck!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] acthomps:
I feel really stupid for having to ask this, but when I run the Asus unlock tool it asks for me to verify my google account. However, when I put in my password it tells me it's not valid and I can't use the app. Am I missing something here? Does it not want my Gmail password?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EpicLPer:
No question is stupid, there can only be stupid answers ;)

Do you have 2-step-authentification activated on your Google Account? This was my problem too back then!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] acthomps:
Thanks! Sometimes 2-step-authentication is more trouble than it's worth. Worked right away once I turned it off.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EpicLPer:
Yeah, seems like this is a bug from Google. Even when you set up your Android Device the first time and it asks you for your account it says just error.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rramey23:
May not be needed ever, but any idea how to Unroot? I know it was mentioned in the first post about using TWRP to flash back to a preroot, but any guides on how to do that? I just don't like to go jacking around without knowing what I'm doing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zgroten:
Thanks!

Sprint Galaxy Note 2 on CarbonROM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zgroten:
Trying to install twrp and this happens:

http://www.imgur.com/Es2sDQM.jpeg

Any thoughts?

Sprint Galaxy Note 2 on CarbonROM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] good4y0u:
uhh,one issue

im on JB running build# jr003.us_epad-10.4.2.15-20120917 on android version 4.1.1 (jelly) and i think all the ASUS unlockers are still for ICS..how does this work?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
The site says the tools are for ICS but they work on jellybean
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] good4y0u:
Ok, thanks... yah I was like " this does not make sense.... " so you know...we all worry about bricking these damn things! Haha.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
I have a guide as well and the same information is presented but what might be useful is the link at the bottom of the page to a YouTube video by the one and only wwjoshdew :cowboy:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sstar:
Can't see a link for your guide /YouTube video. Could you please post it.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
Just go to my profile and click find all threads by Mcjesus15 and find the guide thread in the list.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sstar:
[QUOTEpossible cJesus15;41400781]Just go to my profile and click find all threads by Mcjesus15 and find the guide thread in the list.[/QUOTE]

went through the first 3 pages , an actual link would be helpful as searching for guide without the actual title is not working for me .

Is it possible to post the link or add it to your signature .

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] andrioda:
can i root after installing recovery

Hello,

thanks a lot for the great guide/Howtos,

I was able to understand most of the thing mentioned in the your guide, however I have question related to installing recovery and getting root access.

As per the XDA Developers' Android book , one has to have root first and unlocked boot loader first before installing custom recovery,

Kindly let me know if I can go ahead with installing recovery first

thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmontalvo1:
DONE !!!!

Im on WIN7 64bits (core i3)

The fastboot on the Backuptool didn't work. I downloaded from: https://s3.amazonaws.com/AAHOWTOS/downloads/adb-fastboot-win.rar and that one worked great for me. That was the only issue I had doing this guide.

Now I have my ASUS JB Unlocked and rooted.

Thank You
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sahilcc7:
Instead of flashing TWRP 2.3... can I flash TWRP 2.5?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nhshah7:
2.5 has been fine for me on the prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ja66:
Just flashed TWRP 2.5 JB

I have to say: GREAT JOB!!!

My aim was to root the stock JB 4.1, so I unlocked the bootloader (quite easy) some time ago. Today I run fastboot on linux to flash TWRP as described in this thread. To my satisfaction it immediatly offered to root the TF201.

Everything went really smooth. Next thing will be to flash an cyanogenmod or alternatives o get rid of the Asus bloatware.

Thanks for all your work!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pinkysegun:
thanks, followed your instructions, its been years i installed a custom rom last on any of my android devices, nicce rom btw

just a quick question if i want to revert to stock 4.1 rom , pls where can i get d rom and do i follow same steps as installing/downgrading a su gave in the post?

thanks:angel:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chetta:
Hi All,

Should this guide work to upgrade from a previous TWRP version?

I am trying to upgrade from 2.2.2.1 and using the latest TWRP 2.5 version from TeamWin website (checked the md5) I get the log notification...

sending 'recovery' (5959 KB)

OKAY [ 2.608s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 1.464s]

finished. total time: 4.074s

My tablet does not reboot automatically. I rebooted into TWRP and it was still vs 2.2.2.1

I've tried this twice with the same results.

Any thoughts where I'm steering wrong?

Thanks! :cowboy:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] McJesus15:
What ROM were you running?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chetta:
Thanks for reply. Was able to get it fixed with a custom tf201 twrp.zip built for ZIP flashing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PRELUDE777:
I'm running JB 4.1.1 stock rooted SU installed. when I flash the blob file it tells writing recovery image FAILED!!! blue line appears an the screen of my tablet but no recovery. I tried flashing IMG file it seems to flash fine but no blue line and no recovery :( can someone help me flash this thing?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tyvar1:
Thanks for the guide! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PRELUDE777:
no help? :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EpicLPer:
Is it possible that the blob file is corrupt or something? This happened to me lately!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2246223

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MD5 Hash correct?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] andrioda:
Hello All,

this is really awesomethread and really helpful for a newbie like me.

Currentlly my prime is running JB 4.1.1 stock rom ( boot locked and no root)

After the boot unlock,TWRP recovery installation and rooting I would like to install the custom rom as well ( since it doesnt look like asus will release any more update)

can you please advise what roms are compatible.

thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lewmur:
No fastboot.exe driver

When I follow the instructions in the OP, I get to the point where I plug my Prime into the Win7 PC and I get an error message saying Windows can't find the driver for my device. When I open the Device Manager, i find a new device titled Fastboot but after searching this forum and the rest of the web, I still can't find the driver. Can someone please post a link for it?

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdeblaz:
Followed the directions in the OP and for the first time since getting my tf201 when it first came out I'm unlocked, rooted, and flashed CM10.1. All in under 20 minutes. I want to say it's fool proof but I've been reading that it isn't... Hopefully this goes just as smoothly for others.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sahilcc7:
How did you flash CM10.1? Did you flash TWRP 2.5 and flash CM10.1 on the 4.1 bootloader? Or did you upgrade to the 4.2 bootloader?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdeblaz:
I was on the latest stock ota with Android version 4.2.1and the 4.1 boot loader (nvidia logo at bottom right was the check I used) . I saw on Android Police that CM10.1 was official for the Prime, so I decided it was time to root.

I found this thread and unlocked then flashed the TWRP version in the OP... And then installed SuperSU. Got the ROM and gapps and booted into recovery... Created a nandroid and then wiped everything but the internal SD card and flashed.

I've since installed TWRP 2.5.

Edit: correct boot loader was 4.1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fridrik:
What is the best ADB command to use for my transformer prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] AndreXX:
Thanks to the OP for putting this up. It was a great help!

I hope this isn't a stupid question, but:

I have TWRP installed on my TF201 running Android 4.03 - Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.21 v1 - and kernel 2.6.39.4-00003-g2108187.

Can I upgrade to the stock JB firmware without issue, or do I need to upgrade TWRP somehow, as well? (I'm considering this as a stop-gap until CM10 hits full stability.)

Thanks in advance for any input.

ALS
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kayusumi222:
Thanks to OP for the guide of unlocking the bootloader:good:

My TF201 was running on V10.4.2.18 JB Stock ROM and was unlocked via unlock app v6 successfully

It's now running on Hariybean 2.2 with DATA2SD smoothly!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joseph.carty:
Unlock Tool Does Not Work for Me

I sent my tf201 in for RMA. When it came back I tried to unlock it but it did not work anymore. I have uninstalled the apk and tried over many times, nothing will make this unlock tool work for me. When I called Asus, they said they won't support me because I'm on JB. Now I'm stuck with a locked bootloader and will never be able to get a sweet rom on this thing and let it run like it should.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sahilcc7:
That's what they told me. Call them and tell them that when you sent in in, it was on ICS, and when returned it was on JB. Tell them to downgrade it and fix the unlocking problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bliksems:
Great post, thanks very much, got it done in about 10 minutes.... now I want to get it on to 4.2.2 :victory:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] efelon:
Success after driver issue on Win7 64

I'm on Win7 64bit and got fastboot and adb working with my Transformer Prime only by downloading and installing the ASUS Pad PC Suite from the official asus webpage.

Besides that everything worked like a charm.

Thanks a lot for the guide.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tHoMaS-1:
Thanks for the guide. Now my bootloader is now finally unlocked.

But I had a serius issue with unlocking my bootloader. The Asus unlock app says some unknown network problem

I fixed it with this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1474356

Thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] guruleenyc:
No RCK or TWRP

On my Asus Transformer Prime TF201 4.1, I followed the steps with success up until I had to reboot into recovery and select RCK. After selecting RCK, nothing happens and just hangs...

It does still reboot into Android 4.1 fine though.

Any ideas?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] guruleenyc:
GOOD news! I was able to get TWRP (recovery) installed and Rooted by following these steps very carefully: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2038464
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] p.phillips:
twrp and asus prime

Which version of TWRP did you install ? I've seen some posts suggesting to use 2.5 instrad of the 2.6 series. Any advice appreciated.

(I have asus prime, unlocked, rooted, with 20121122 version of Jellybean).

Pete
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Basedwolf:
flashing twrp help

I have recently been interested in wanting to install a ubuntu onto my tablet, so i am installing twrp first, i have downloaded the android SDK files and have extracted them with adb and fastboot into my c: drive, i have also unlocked my device by using the Asus unlock tool, i then when into the i believe its called bootmenu where you can choose between usb,rck,coldboot,ect and downloaded the fastboot driver into my usb 3.0 after that i flashed twrp using "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" in cmd everything went well the blue bar loaded, the cmd said it finished.

Now this is where the problem starts when i enter RCK (recovery mode) it just freezes there like the fastboot, the icon stops flashing and text appears saying "booting recovery image kernel" but nothing happens. To my knowledge and the guide i am following it should boot to twrp if im not mistaken.

I am using windows 7 for my pc and have updated my tablet to 4.1.1, i have also check the Md5 codes. If anyone could help out someone trying to get into roms for andriod that would be awesome thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Tungst5n:
downloaded the android SDK, Java JDK, uninstalled TF201 drivers and reinstalled, connected and then powered the device on in fastboot. connected the USB to my desktop and the TFP just sayins "starting fastboot USB protocol" and just sits there. I don't get anything on the desktop side. What am I doing wrong. I've already rooted it and have SU but I want to install the recovery so I can flash ROMs.

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the RCK is a recovery kernel command from what I'm seeing. I'm not sure if the twrp recovery would be there.

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I realize now that the problem is the drivers. Not even the naked drivers are allowing the computer to recognize the TFP in fastboot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] OIDDI:
The "Asus Unlock Tool download link from ASUS" give me a net work error, i have also try to rewriting S/N but, nothing..

Someone can help me?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mcaulifn:
Backup first!

I followed the process to do the backups first from AndroidRoot: (https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/)

I ran in to the issue where I could then not flash the TWRP afterwards using the process from their site: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/93

I would get no blue bar indicating anything happening. I eventually tried flashing the blob instead and was able to get it to flash and am now safely running 2.6 and was able to get my backs-ups!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EpicLPer:
Quick and maybe even simple question.

What is the best way now after I'm on 4.2.1 to go back to the stock 4.1.1 ROM? What steps do I need to do now? Because my tablet has some issues and not even flashing newer 4.2.x ROMs can fix this.

I have no audio autput, USB is not working (nor in nor out) and SD Card slot neither too... So maybe a clean Stock install will resolve this.

Thanks for help!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] only1battman:
Following the OP's instructions i was able to get my transformer prime unlocked and rooted. I got to the step where i need to follow the instructions from androidroot.com for generating your NVFlash blob files. I cant seem to get the device to flash the flatline_tf201.img file from command prompt in windows or from terminal in fedora. Is it possible if i put the file onto my SD card and flash it from recovery it would work the same way. Or am i doing something wrong? i seemed to be able to root the device through ADB yesterday but now it wont flash the flatline_tf201.img file tonight.

Thanks in advance.

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nevermind wrong thread... sorry
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colonelk:
Hi, I'm hoping you chaps can help.

-I have a Tf201, with Jelly Bean.

-I have successfully unlocked it (Says this device is unlocked when booting)

-I have drivers and adb installed.

-I can boot into fastboot mode

-I can see my device using 'fastboot devices'

-I use the 'fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob' command which says it is sending and writing the recovery (which reports as successful) but while it does this there is no blue progress bar on the tablet :(

-booting into recovery just leads to the stock recovery android on its back.

I have tried different versions of the twrp recovery (2.5 and 2.6) and I have tried both blob and img files with no joy. I have tried on my Debian laptop and my g/friends win 8 laptop.

Tablet just behaves as it has always done. All the googling I've done on this has led nowhere or people have somehow gotten around the issue by using either the blob or the img.

Any ideas?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SuperDroid519:
Has anyone tried this on Alcatel OT 6040A?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] onthehole:
trying to figure out how to root this thing right now dog. Lets hope some folks chime in. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Qermit:
I was able to unlock boot loader my TF201 with UnLock Device App V6 after I removed all google accounts from tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thebig24fan:
Would the guide work for sorting out a unlocked rooted tf201 but cant get into recovery mode or cant clockwork mod recover mode etc to work so cant backup my stanard rom and updating the rom to anything new ?