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[Asus Transformer TF700] deathwalker01:
Hi everyone

First off I would like to thank everyone who contributes on this board, I have been lurking for quite awhile even though I dont have any android devices, the reading is very interesting.

I have just got my first android device today delivered from BH Photo (I am in Australia) and have charged and powered it up. I have been reading on the forums about rooting and then unlocking. The android version appears to be 4.0.3 (ICS).

My questions are these:

Should I root this device and unlock the bootloader with ICS, then install TWRP and make a backup of it. Once this is done then update to JB? The firmware of the tablet is (I think this is right) IM74K:US_epad_9.4.5.26-20120720 and the kernel is 2.6.39.4 android@Mercury #1

or

Update the device to JB then root it, but Im a bit confused with the unlocking part here what program is used to unlock the bootloader? Is it the Asus one? Also with rooting programs which one is more commonly used for both ICS and JB? Can I apply a manual update of JB using the Ausrtalian version instead of the US one.

Sorry for all the noob questions. I have read the index and after reading it still had some questions.

Thank you for your time :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] alienedd:
Welcome to the Community!

There are a few on-going threads regarding this same topic. You might want to read those and make sure you understand the lingo/jargon being used (like: fastboot, bootloader, Recovery, adb. etc) as well as what it's for before you start your hacking.

Some things to keep in mind

Currently to have Root access in JB, you need to get root in ICS then use OTA Keeper to maintain Root for JB update.

The Bootloader unlocker tool is from ASUS and needs to communicate with ASUS servers for it to unlock.

Unlocking the bootloader will void your warrenty. Make sure you have a good device before you do it.

You have a version of tablet (9.4.5.26) that is able to use NVFlash that can help recover your tablet during a soft brick.

You should use an update that is appropriate for your device. If it comes with US, stay with US. Installing an update for a different region might not cause problems but there is no guarantee. Best to avoid the possibility by staying with the region it comes with.

For some reading material, I think that my blog post might help give you some additional details. However, I highly suggest that it be used for research only until you are aware of exactly what you are trying to accomplish. Remember to ask questions if things are confusing or if you are wondering what needs to be done next. 'Tis better to ask and be delayed than to be over-eager and bricked.

Hope this helps you during your first steps of XDA Android hacking!
[Asus Transformer TF700] hong90:
I just got my TF700 last week and I wanted cleanrom on it and this is the order of stuff I did:

1. Unlocked bootloader

2. Nvflash setup

3. Installed TWRP

4. Flashed official Asus update

5. I lost TWRP so I installed it again

6. Flashed cleanrom

Probably not the most efficient way, but it was easy to do and didn't take too long.
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
It's the most efficient way.;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
I have nothing to add except for the remark that NvFlash is key -- GET IT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

I'm not even kidding here. It gives you 100% flexibility in doing whatever you wish (up- as well as downgrading, even the bootloader!) and provides a key benefit in recovering your device when that whale-sized piece of excrement hits the large ventilator running at top speed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] deathwalker01:
Thanks to everyone that has replied to my post. I have successfully rooted the tablet and unlocked the bootloader. Before I do anything else Im going to run NVflash and back it up. I have a quick question though. I have download NVFlash to my computer and extracted it. Do I need to copy it across to the tablet and then enter fastboot? I havent got an extenal sd card will it save the images to the tablet's hard drive?

Cheers

Deathwalker
[Asus Transformer TF700] hong90:
i followed this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ypzUaKxvo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

i watched it before i actually did it once or twice to make sure i know what to do. you don't need an external sd card. following the fastboot steps will pull the files that you need onto the internal one in a folder
[Asus Transformer TF700] deathwalker01:
Last night I used NVFlash to make backup of the tablet. A big thank you to alienedd as I followed his blog and also the guide from androidmobi team and managed to get the img files done. Is there anyway to test bar for wiping the tablet?

Now all I have left to do is install OTA RootKeeper and TWRP, back up the existing tablet and then flash a custom ROM (Im thinking cleanrom)
[Asus Transformer TF700] WoozyBE:
You don't need OTA Rootkeeper anymore because you have unlocked you're bootloader. And custom roms like Cleanrom are already pre-rooted so after flashing the cleanrom you will have root anyway. ;)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
i decided to make a ROM for myself by customizing some of the System apps on the ROM that is well optimized and tweaked

what i did:

-unpacked the ROM and deleted useless system apps and add other APk's and also deleted the original launcher and add other downloaded launcher

-re-ZIP'ed it and renamed it to Update.zip

-using the signer i signed the ZIP file successfully

-when i tried to flash the ROM it deliver almost NO reaction i used both option Install Update.zip and Install custom Zip

What i did wrong?

Help me this is my first move to Make some satisfy'ble ROM

sorry for my bad english:(:(:(:(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dagger:
Waht happens when you try to install the rom???

sent from my phone using hands and brain...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
when i try to FLASH it the progress bar just closed rapidly and no any Commands (the recovery just silent) :confused:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jay-z-s:
Did u set zip compression level to "store"?

Sent From My Black DRAGON :P
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
Ohh, NO i didn't.i just make normal compression.:)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
OK i did it again and the compression method is store after the compression the ZIP file is huge! about 185MB and signed it with signer

now can i try to flash it? or need to do something? :D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
excuse me! still the same no any improvement when i tried to flash the ROM
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jay-z-s:
Nothing?

Hmmmmmm

1-what's ur base rom?

2-Did u build "updater-script"?

Sent From My Black DRAGON :P
[Galaxy S III General] colang:
Any note worthy difference from the ELKC ????? I have too many mods installed of it is just the same ROM.... anyone tested it yet ???
[Galaxy S III General] cnadra:
Yes guys any feedback is greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S III General] ema ianno 93:
This Rom have as change as LKC, but I have not yet tested. i will test the LL5, this list has higher;)
[Galaxy S III General] Jeshter2000:
@SamFirmware: I9300XXELL4_I9300QXEELL1_SER (Russia) (Android 4.1.2) - La Fleur version. Lots of flowers, pink and ****
[Galaxy S III General] duttyend:
i9300_modem_XXELL4_CWM.zip

Dear friends,

Here you will find the most recent modem for our phone : h t t p : / / d - h . s t / j n y

(without spaces of course, this is my second post so I can't attach files)

Enjoy !
[Galaxy S III General] Bishopandme:
Thx;)

i enjoy it !

B
[Android Apps and Games] benkxda:
I wanna test it, but please make the download link public. I don't see a reason to make it secret.

And your English is very good. No need to say you're sorry :)
[Android Apps and Games] imjustafq:
ya, just upload it. title it with beta so people will now its in beta.. many of us will test it for you im sure..

Sent from outta' space.
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
sorry i can't make the download link public,just PM me and you will receive the download link
[Android Apps and Games] androidisfuture:
ok my phone is lg p500

the app is not laggy

the screen shot thing u should improve it it should take the screen shot of the app itself not the whole page

kill all button should be small

and ya pls improve the screen shot thing

and ya press thanks
[Android Apps and Games] benkxda:
That's strange. You need testers, but you won't make the app public to gather lots of testers. So, what's the reason for this procedure? Maybe then we understand. :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
+1 ,thank you for your feedback,

kill all button should be small ==>OK

and ya pls improve the screen shot thing ==>working on (this is not simple because of Android limitations)
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
sure,

i sent you a PM with the download link,so if you are interested in testing the app,you are welcome :)
[Android Apps and Games] StuPot82:
Please check pms
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
done
[Android Apps and Games] Luxsource:
Test results

1) LG Google Nexus 4

2) Application runs fast

3) No force close

4) Screenshot feature of Apps does not work. Everythink is black.

5) Not yet

6) There are apps shown as running, which are not running. When I used the "kill all" function, sometimes not all apps were closed. Sometimes the Task Manager seems to be opened twice. While scrolling thru the apps, you can see in the background the same apps again.
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
thant you for your feedback,

4) Screenshot feature of Apps does not work. Everythink is black.

==>first time you run the application,you will get all screenshots bleck and every time you run an application, the Task manager will try to take screenShot of that apps,

also,like i said, ScreenShot feature will need root access,so please check if The task manager have the root access

There are apps shown as running, which are not running

==>Our ICS Task manager will show you running apps and services, so how did you know that those apps are not running?

Sometimes the Task Manager seems to be opened twice

==>OK,will fix this bug
[Android Apps and Games] LightingZ:
Check your PM'S
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
We need Tegra 3 devices to test this Task Manager, is there any one who can help?
[Android Apps and Games] Luxsource:
4) Screenshot feature of Apps does not work. Everythink is black.

==>first time you run the application,you will get all screenshots bleck and every time you run an application, the Task manager will try to take screenShot of that apps,

also,like i said, ScreenShot feature will need root access,so please check if The task manager have the root access

--> Yes, it got root, it took screenshots (With everything red?! --> Look at attachment), but they never appear in the list...

There are apps shown as running, which are not running

==>Our ICS Task manager will show you running apps and services, so how did you know that those apps are not running?

--> I looked in the system settings of active apps, which were not shown there... But the thing why I notized that was: I saw the running apps, hit the kill all button, opened the TM again and there were apps which were not shown before, after killing all apps?!

Screenshot from attachment was taken with AOKP, but tested the Task Manager with rooted Stock ROM before.
[Android Apps and Games] nikotine81:
can i have the chance to have the link to test your task manager, im on asus padfone 2 rooted 4.1.1 and i nedd a good task manager so if it's ôsiible to test this
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
Please i need to know what is your phone model? which ROM you are using?

will work to fix this bug in beta 2,thank your for your report,this will help us a lot

1) Stock android application manager doesn't show really all running applications, so no problem with this point

2)when you press "kill all" button, there is some applications (services) that cannot be closed (like Facebook, skype, ...) so when you reOpen the Task Manager you will see it back (there is no avaible android Task Manager that is able to completely kill them, that is why we developed the "Super-Kill" function, that will completely kill those applications
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
link sent, check your PM
[Android Apps and Games] ta1bot:
What about 4.2 Galaxy Nexus

Does it run on 4.2? If yes, would be interested in testing it... check your PMs.
[Android Apps and Games] Sharang:
Re: [03 March] [FREE] [ROOT] The Real ICS/JB Task Manager for any ROM V1.6.2
[Android Apps and Games] Brandroid28:
Re: [03 March] [FREE] [ROOT] The Real ICS/JB Task Manager for any ROM V1.6.2

Same here, re: root. Is there a known reason?
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
V1.6.3 (Free) and V1.6.4(Pro) will be released in ~2 hours,

we have fixed root problem and green shots

try the next version and tel me if ok
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
New versions are avalaible, see first post for more infos
[Android Apps and Games] Sharang:
Re: [07 March] [FREE] [ROOT] The Real ICS/JB Task Manager for any ROM V1.6.3 & V1.6.4

Works well now...There's no screenshot bug now..Tried color option 6 and works fine :)View attachment 1785743

There's one more bug..Whenever I swipe to remove running apps it directly removes the app shortcut from home screen..using holo launcher..Hope you fix this :)
[Android Apps and Games] swat4samp:
+1...using holo launcher
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
working on this bug, we need more time to fix this,

but now you can change your launcher
[Android Apps and Games] Sharang:
Re: [07 March] [FREE] [ROOT] The Real ICS/JB Task Manager for any ROM V1.6.3 & V1.6.4

Sure :)
[Android Apps and Games] danigladson:
having this bug on xperia launcher too!!
[Android Apps and Games] CheriePie:
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 fail

Fail when trying to pull up settings on rooted Kindle Fire HD 8.9.

Launch app, click settings soft key. From the white ICS/JB TaskManager Lite dialog box that comes up, I select the Settings icon. Get error that ICS/JB TaskManager Lite has stopped. So though the initial configuration worked after I first installed it, I'm unable to get back into the Settings dialog to tweak it.

Since the Kindle Fire HD doesn't have a physical home or search button, only soft keys, I think none of those settings will work with this device. I was thinking of using one of the swipe actions of Nova Launcher to launch this app, but I'd still have to exit back to my home screen first to do so.
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
Try to clear the application's cache and tell me if this helps, if you still having the same problem, use the contact us form (click menu, then contact us) so all the log will be send to us and then we can fixe the problem
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
we have fixed this bug, we will upload a new version in few days
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
what soft keys does it have ? i think the shortcut work even with home soft key
[Android Apps and Games] CheriePie:
Just sent you an in-app message using the Contact Us form. There was no cache to clear so no help there, and clearing data (and reconfiguring from scratch) didn't work either. Hopefully it included the logs with the error.

Note that there might be something specific on Kindle. On Minimalistic Text for instance, the new 3.x version would crash with a call to the system wallpaper because the Kindle doesn't use Android's underlying wallpaper functions the same way. Not saying that's the problem here, just giving an example where Amazon is having the Kindle Fire handle certain system functions differently from standard Android OS.

The Kindle Fire HD's soft keys are Home, Back, Search, and Favorites. And when in an app, Menu too. I couldn't get Nova Prime to recognize a long press on any of those keys, however I did configure it for a double press on the home key to run the Task Manager activity so voila, that works just as well for me. :)
[Android Apps and Games] danigladson:
waiting impatiently
[Android Apps and Games] PenguinxEnjoi:
Any more development?
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
sure, development is still on going. we are just a little busy with some other projects for the moment.

now we are working for a bug fix update, but we are planning a big update with many new features and surprises later.

what we're working on for the moment:

- a new setting to hide the launcher from the app list, to prevent closing it accidently (done)

- fix for icons disappearing from some launcher's desktop (on going)

- fix for some phones having screenshots inverted, rotated upside down (on going)

- better kill for non rooted phones (on going, but maybe will not make it for this update)
[Android Apps and Games] apples723:
Want an alternative that's free? It had screenshots without root I present to you a app I found called itching thumb. Oh and it has the kill function without root. Oh did I mention it's all free here's a link checkout page 17 for a download it is no longer on the market.
[Android Apps and Games] sj124594:
Launcher gone!

OK... I installed the app, went through the startup setting screens. Then it was showing me a list of applications. I tapped on TW Launcher and accidentally moved my finger to the side and it killed it. Now... you guessed it, I can't do anything on my phone. Tried restarting, now it is sitting at the startup animation.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
you killed your launcher and it does not start again ? restarting the phone does not help ?

do you have another launcher installed ? if not, could you install another one with adb by connecting the phone to a computer ?
[Android Apps and Games] sj124594:
Yep, killed the launcher, restart didn't put it into a boot loop necessarily, it would get to the animation and stay there.

I ended up doing a factory reset.

That worked. Had to reload apps, most everything was already synced with google or on the SD card.

Not necessarily a bad thing, go rid of a lot of the crap that had been installed and uninstalled but not fully cleaned up.

For me, this app is too touchy. The idea that you can kill apps with just a swipe of your finger... might sound cool, but a little "Are you sure" button would be nice.
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
ok, glad its fixed

thank you for you feedback, we will try to implement some confirmation messages in next updates
[Android Apps and Games] Contract Killer:
Popup Are Annoying

The Popups OF getting root acces is too annoying .. i cant solve this problem any help ?
[Android Apps and Games] h4ni:
Thanks a lot for your hard work team
[Android Apps and Games] apples723:
is development dead?
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
you mean the toast that appear when the task manager take screenshot of other applications ? you can disable it from your super user application, and anyway you won't be getting that when screenshots have been taken for all applications.

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

no not dead, just on hold for the moment. we hope the next update will be ready in the next month
[Android Apps and Games] sinnedone:
Im trying this on a EVO4G running mikg 3.11 androids 2.3.5.

My question is can this application be initiated by the long press home button?

As of right now long pressing home simply brings up the stock recent apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
Hi,

The application can be initiated by a double press on the home button. For that to work, you have to select it as your default launcher, and you can configure the launcher you use from the settings of the app.

(the long press is not available due to limitations of the system)
[Android Apps and Games] nooorick:
I am looking forward to the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] sinnedone:
That's a shame, that would make it totally awesome.

Thank you for the response.
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
have you tried the double press on home ? it is good too.
[Android Apps and Games] sinnedone:
no yes it works very well, do not get me wrong. It works great!

For my kids though the hold home is easier and more natural to remember.
[Android Apps and Games] neo668:
When I kill an app by swiping the app's shorcut is removed from my Home screen too. I'm on GB. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
what launcher are you using ?
[Android Apps and Games] neo668:
Holo Launcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Hitman008:
thank you for your feedback.

this is a known bug with holo launcher, we are working to fix it.

other launchers don't have this problem.
[Android Apps and Games] swest:
Tried the free versiion (from the attachment).

The launcher (Holo launcher) got lost after running the app. Only blank screen and status bar.

Reboot does not fix the problem.

Almost try to re-flash the phone.

Lucky enough to find a way to re-activate the launcher finally.
[Android Apps and Games] sheraro:
Thank you for adding recent apps in apps list , the only thing I noticed is that the same list appears even after swipping some of them , it's like it reads from android default recent app list without the possibility of modifying it ...

also the screenshots doesn't update if we keep having the same apps running , only new ones have new screens

anyway it's a very good development of the app and I hope it will continues like this :)
[Android Apps and Games] ritikchanna:
can this app be pushed to system ???
[Android Apps and Games] cosmico46:
Same problem on Holo Launcher: removes shortcuts from desktop when killing recent apps.

Would be great to fix this bug, guys. The app is great!!. I was so looking for a Recent App killer like this for GB.

Great effort.

Also...would it be possible to launch RecentAppKiller from a long-press on Home button (free version), please?

Thanks guys!!!
[Android Apps and Games] pepitoff:
Is this thread dead now?!?!?

I'm looking for similar app long time ago.

I have posted request in Q/A section in thread about Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc but nothing ... :crying:

I'm thinking about requesting directly SONY company to do this for theirs smartphones but I think the wouldn't do this for us....
[Android Apps and Games] rebajz:
I use last pro version on my Lenovo P780 (4.2.1 Lewa Rom).

When i kill app by swipe separetly, apps is killed. If i go now to your app, killed aps is realy killed.

When i tap to red cross for kill all app, all apps are killed. But when i open your app now again, all killed apps are now visible as not killed.
[Android Apps and Games] sergelee:
nice!

like it :)
[Android Apps and Games] Droidbuster:
can we intergnate the swipe gesture in system framework

sir nice app!! but can you tell me can yo share me us your source code !! or can tell me how to add that gesture in our system app!!
[Android Apps and Games] Paget96:
please add long-press home to open this task manager
[Android Apps and Games] junpei1337:
Ditto
[Android Apps and Games] -CALIBAN666-:
anyone here with a link that work??????for me is acces denied,why?do i need something special only for test or what:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
yes it does, PM sent
[Android Apps and Games] nikotine81:
my feelbacks :

my phone asus padfone 2 rooted on android 4.1.1

the app run very smooth (in the same time the phone is very pwoerfull so.....)

no force close

2/3 apps not open because i don't use them anyelse the task manager show them,and if i want kill all the apps showed again,

the multi tasking was intregred correctly, i can flow and i can run all apps and come back on it without any problems

the app get access root normally,

but a bug appair, the screenshot aren't black we can see the app's image but is red, and i test all the speed and quality in the app's settings, and reboot, the screenshots are allways red
[Android Apps and Games] hamzawi:
ok we will work in this bug,thanks for your help
[Android Apps and Games] -CALIBAN666-:
my first test report with my cheapiest device

Samsung Galaxy Y s5360,Gingerbread 2.3.6

USSR.v8 Rom

Kuro 1.1 Kernel

many tweaks....blabla

laggy like hell,shows bad like u see on pics

forcecloses very often,not usuable yet.

next test from me with Galaxy s2 comes soon.

Anyway good work+idea!!!!keep it up:good: