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[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
just saidl FAILED in red letters

and to answer your question before that i failed to answer...yes. the only issue I am having is the screen not always responding
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Since you didn't have the touch issue prior to the mix of 4.1 and 4.2 I think we will find that corrected when we flash something complete.

Try your backup as you are first. If no issues then flash your rom. If anything seems strange in twrp stop and respond prior to rebooting.

Sorry to be so picky but this is an area that on 4.2 eats tablets.

You can always delete that backup later.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
i wonder if I would be better off just sticking with 4.1. I just love having the latest even though I know it isn't always the best. HELL! I even had vista for a little while
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
At this moment that is considered safer. I will say this - do not choose a rom to flash without being sure which bootloader is involved at this time. Some roms listed as 4.2 are based on the 4.1 bootloader and that is creating some of the confusion.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
ok...just flashed energy and screen is not responding. going to go back to 4.1. Do I get that from the asus website?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
If you wish. Choose 10.4.2.20 to download. Be aware when you flash any stock rom stock recovery is included. This is not a problem but you need to know twrp will be gone but the one you have may be an issue on 4.1. I don't know.

EndlessDissent I just looked at teamwin site (twrp) and the 2.5-4.2 version was posted Thursday. Is that the one with issues?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
i just want my ****ing screen to work!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I understand! If I remember correctly this happened with the 4.2 flash. I can't promise 10.4.2.20 will fix it. You will have stock recovery and the same file (10.4.2.20 once unzipped) can be put on your sdcard and accept the notification and stock recovery will update your os again.

This probably makes no sense.

Download your stock rom, unzip once and place on your sdcard. Then you can flash.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EndlessDissent:
Most likely. I flashed it on the 4.1 bootloader to see if it would cause a brick or be compatible (at dees_troy's request; I have NVFlash now, after I recovered from my brick). It worked perfectly. It's my daily recovery. But then people started flashing it on the 4.2 bootloader, and it caused a split-screen effect and no touch response. No bricks, but not usable. If you have the 4.2 bootloader, you're welcome to try. The worst case is you'll have to hold the power button down to restart the tablet.

Putting the ILLA in KILLA since 1985
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Thanks for the input. I'm just trying to avoid possibly causing anyone further grief.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
can I get a link to the corret 4.1 for the US tablet. I am so afraid I am going to flash the wrong bootloader and really be in a pickle!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.4.2.20 Only for US SKU (Android 4.1) - 2013.01.18 update - MD5 Sum: 8161747ee58f28da2c7e8e88d8b4d254 - Size: 452.32 MB

This came from	[INDEX]18 Apr 2013 - TF300T/TG WITH ALL ASUS ORIGINAL TOOLS-Firmwares-Kernels-Guides.

Unzip once before use.

I understand your concern. We have recovered your tablet twice from what is considered a hard brick situation. If you get in trouble don't start wiping, formatting, and such. Stop and think about your situation before doing anything more. If still in doubt get help and plan on spending some extra time to avoid making things worse.

This tablet is not user friendly when making changes but one mistake can usually be overcome with time and patience. Two or more mistakes and your odds of recovery are very slim.

I hope this fixes your touch problem.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
I hope so! It seemed to be working fine then all of a sudden it started to freeze. So I hope going g back to 4.1 will fix this

ok....tablet is rebooting! should I do a stock wipe? what vr twrp do I use for 4.1? and will the 4.2 root tool work on 4.1?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I hope so as well. I believe it is a step in the right direction.

If you haven't already please thank EndlessDissent. He provided some info that saved us a lot of extra work and grief.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
rebooting....should I do a stock wipe? what vr of twrp works for 4.1? and does that motochopper root tool work for 4.1
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I would only wipe if you have issues. The data wipe should not be used on the bootloader menu. There are many bricks from using that option.

http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-JB.blob

If you still have touch issues wait about reinstalling twrp.

Yes motochopper works on 4.1 and 4.2 bootloader. Reading the thread there are many satisfied with that method.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
So screen has been off for about an hour. Turned screen on and touch is not responding. I don't really know what else I can do....
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Sorry for the delay!

I have been doing some research and have a non-stock suggestion.

Flash the twrp from the link I presented.

After flashing twrp use it to flash

[ROM][Mar 23] ★ CleanROM Inheritance 3.4.6 | JB 4.1.1 10.4.4.25 | ODEX/DEODEX FINAL ★

TF300T Users, please use DPI 160

I recommend you flash the TF300T stock kernel first as it flashes some TF300T specific libraries

You should choose to do a dalvik cache and cache wipe from the installer if you want the smoothest upgrade experience.

Don't forget to do a Nandroid Backup first and give the ROM 10 mins to stabilise!

I chose this because it is solid, smooth, and very compatible. It can be fast with a kernel change later.

It includes the software for all the touch screens I have seen.

The complete system partition is replaced so this should fix your touch problem if anything can.

It uses a graphical interface with many options the ones that are important for us I have highlighted above.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
do you suggest ODEX or DEODEX?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I have flashed both and found no advantages or disadvantages. I have read that to theme you need deodex but I haven't tried with either. Stock is odex if that means anything.

Sorry I haven't invested much time investigating either.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
what about flashing a non-stock ROM like PA
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I am not sure, I was trying to give something to fix your touch and you could go from there.

I'll be a while as I have to download the rom and see what I can learn before I try to give an answer.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
i am sure there is not but is there an app that would calibrate my screen and maybe fix this?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Honestly I don't know. You could do some searching and check google play.

You have a different feeling than I have so please investigate calibration.

I do know there have been threads about firmware replacement for the touchscreen but I didn't bookmark them and only read a few posts in each. I have seen different board versions listed and different firmware versions listed for the touchscreen but that's the extent of my investigation.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
There are several PA roms. Without a link to the one of interest I'm lost.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesrfraser:
soft brick?

help.i baught my asus transformer pad model tf300t.from start to finish here is what happened.it came stock 403 android I did the ota update and 421 android no prob.i rooted using a one click and no prob.well here is what happened I downloaded bladbuddy to change lcd density from 160 to 150 and hit save and reboot.i rebooted and now hanging on the asus logo.i can get into stock recovery and did a factory reset by mistake.im a total nooby and need help getting back to any stock as long as my tab boots up.ps my girlfriend baught this as a gift 2 days ago and I messed things up.please help asap
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Since your bootloader should be 4.2.1 I suggest using stock 4.2.1 firmware. Download 10.6.1.15.3.

Unzip once which will leave you with a zip US_epad-user-10.6.1.15.3.zip. - Note get the proper sku for your unit - I'm showing US as an example.

Place this file on your sdcard. Power off tablet. Power on and go into recovery with any luck stock recovery will take over and install the zip for you.

This can take ten or more minutes.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MotoFlasher:
Maybe a stupid question ....?

I pressed out of boredom in the menu (Pad Ec-Version, press several times) around and lo and behold ... a menu point. :confused: :silly: -> "Transformer Services"

When I click on the folder there is a fc.

Does anyone know what this is more precisely? Just out of pure curiosity.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhian:
Supposedly that's to update the firmware of the listed parts. It's been there for a while now (see here).
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
SO I thought I was good. Was working on just stock. and go to playing around the screen would stop working here and there. Turning it off and back on helped. Then only plugging it up would make the screen respond. Now nothing works. I cannot get my screen to respond no matter what I do. I have tried going back to stock and still nothing, I have tried flashing the 4.2.1 and all of the firmware updates and still nothing.

PLEASE HELP!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Back to stock from what rom?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Played around and was on the pacman rom

I am on 10.4.2.20
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I didn't find any touchscreen firmware. If I am correct this rom relies on your tablet already having everything in place and working. I'm not saying that is a bad thing just that there is no help for your problem. For a reason unknown to me stock has not corrected that issue.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
well...this sounds bad. lol

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how much is a screen replacement for the tf300? would something like that fix this? is it worth doing?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
It appears we have hit the wall.

Beyond past suggestions you could remove the back and find the type and version of your touchscreen board, look for proper firmware for your hardware, and research how to install the firmware.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
what do you mean by proper firmware? isn't what I have been installing been the firmware for the tf300? or do you mean the firmware that was shipped when my tf300 was put out?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I'm sorry I don't have any idea about cost. If you are in the US most seem to use ebay for motherboards and screens.

I don't have much experience in this area but to replace the screen the back has to be removed. I'd probably do some research and try to ensure you have the proper firmware on your tablet with your current screen.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
so just to be sure...you are suggesting I pop the back cover off (i noticed that it seems to pop off pretty easy) and some where on the motherboard there should be the proper firmware for my tablet?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Not the motherboard but the smaller board is responsible for translating screen touches. It has a type identifier and version number. I am getting this from memory while reading part of a thread relating to touch screen driver issues. It was here on xda in the tf300 section but that's all I remember.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
and the back just pops off with a little pressure going around the edges I take it

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OK! um...I just loaded 10.6.1.8 and it is working. I am able to get the touch to respond. any suggestions to keep it working
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Yes it is very easy. From the front you gently press around the outer edge of the screen and it will seperate as you go around. Remove the sdcard and be careful of the audio jack. I sometimes use one of the fake credit cards cut into quarters. I use these pieces to hold my place as I work around.

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Use it as it is for a few days and ensure it continues to work. It is starting to sound like a possible loose cable since you have been here before with no change.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
tempted to sell it and buy another one lol
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
OK!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
at least I know where to start when I get another one. lol
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Get one with ICS on it if possible and install Nvflash before updating.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
is it possible to downgrade to ICS and install Nvflash?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
No. Everyone wishes for a way but at present it does not exist.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
i am going to try another one off of amazon but maybe go for a new one instead of a referb. Maybe buy one that comes with a dock
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
A dock is nice but I admit I don't use it as much as I had expected.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
I'm about to start classes and want to use it as a laptop for notes
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Then you will certainly want the dock.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
so I have to posted on craigslist now. the screen is working and I am not loading any custom ROM or any rom for that matter on it. We will see what happens!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I'd give it a day or two as I suggested earlier.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Its on stock and I let it sit there for all of my apps to.load and it is already freezing up. Had to turn the screen off and in to get it to respond.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Sorry, it was just a thought. Maybe letting this one go is best.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Do you think upgrading to the tf700 is worth the extra money? Or what about the Samsung note 10.1 or whatever it is
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Between the two I believe I would choose the tf700 based on your need for a keyboard. You could use bluetooth but I expect many are already doing that and frequencies are limited(which limits the number that can be used in a small space - 30 feet).

Comparing price in the B&H(BandH.com) catalog that came today the tf300 32gb is 451.76 and the tf700 32gb is 469.99.

Note that at least some of the issues with the tf300 exist in the tf700. This seems to be due to Asus trying to limit full access to their units.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Yeah...the 700 seems really nice and has a few features the 300 doesn't. Amazon has it for like 350. I don't care about 16gb vs 32 cause I have a 64gb SD card. Might upgrade.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I used the source on my desk and didn't look for the best price. I only used my source to compare the price difference.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Just a thought....I noticed that the screen freezes when I load all of my apps up. Cod my issue be app related? I wiped and started from scratch and it seems to be so smooth and fluid.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Yes I have seen apps and sdcards cause numerous issues.

The sdcard usually shows when reused from another unit without reformatting.

I didn't consider the app issue since you downgraded several times and that wipes settings and apps.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
interesting becuase I dodn't consider the SD card. I have one that is a 64gb in now. I know the specs for every site say that the TF is only expanded to 32gb. I wonder if should try flashing 4.1 with no SD card
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
You could try. I have read several posts about problems with 64gb cards. I have also seen others using them with no issues.

My largest is 32gb so I don't have personal experience.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
I flashed with no SD card. Have not downloaded any apps...just playing with it to see if it goes out.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Good Luck!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
UPDATE!

i have had some hangups. Could not get 4.1 to work so I flashed 4.2.1. 4.1 was not allowing screen touches what so ever. I am running cromi with no SD card. If I load apps that have similar use like, I loaded a few note taking apps like one note and a sticky note and list making app, it would freeze. I was able to get in and uninstall all the apps I had installed up to the freeze and seem to be running stable right now. I tried to install Watch ESPN and noticed it did not install all of the way. (at least I don't think it did case there was no icon. just a generic droid icon in the list of installed apps. It seems to have frozen after installing this. I uninstalled it seems to be ok. I will install a few apps and see how it goes for a few hrs. If I get a hang up i uninstall and try one at a time and go from there.

What advantages would a dock have when trouble shooting something like this have? I feel like I am coming close to having a working tablet again.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
The only positive for the dock in your circumstances would be the ability to use the trackpad and keyboard without the touchscreen.

This has been used by others in the past. Bluetooth and wifi mice also work.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Just wondering if I should consider this tablet a wash and get a new one or see this as a positive and work from here. Certainly don't want to spend the money if I don't have to.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Only you can answer your question!

I don't have any other suggestions. From here we're just going in circles.

I understand the problem you are having but not how it is corrected. Reading through the posts we seem to have covered everything.

The only thing I don't see mentioned is go to Settings/Backup & reset/Factory data reset. You will loose your apps and settings. I'm on 4.1 at the moment so the location in Settings may be different in 4.2.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
Ok...so I did the factory reset and this tablet is like new. Downloaded all of my apps and have not 1 hang up or issue. I thought that doing the factory reset and wipe in twrp was the same. Never would have thought of using the factory reset and wipe in settings. Crossing my fingers that nothing happens.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I thought the same. Also downgrading firmware is said to wipe the tablet(it does wipe settings and user apps). I suppose we both learned something important.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbellis:
so I did the system wipe last night around 8:30 EST and have not had an issue. I have all of my apps loaded and have put my 64gb sd card back in. There has not been a single issue with the screen yet. (crossing my fingers) Maybe there is something in the system reset that resets the screen calibration...I don't know. It doesn't make sense to . I am just glad that, for now, it is working.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I'm pleased but confused. It was a long shot that paid big dividends. I'm glad it is working because I was out of suggestions.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesrfraser:
did that and just hangs on me

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it is unlocked.is there any way to flash a custome recovery with my tab in this state
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funnel71:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26533819

Read this.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skoll_21:
What's the best stock rom version? (Or maybe I should ask which is less worse? :P )

I don't know what version I have yet because I've just bought a new TF300 for 250€ and it didn't come with a cable (last in stock and at this price I can't complain much) but I've been reading that 4.2.1 has some problems with battery drain. I don't want to unlock the bootloader (I'll just root) so getting a custom rom is not an option for me right now.

BTW, do you guys think it will be possible in the future to relock the bootloader? I really wanted to have a custom rom but I don't want to void my warranty...
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
For stock roms 10.4.2.18 is slightly faster but 10.4.2.20 works without an issue. I don't need multi-user so I use 4.1 roms.

You can go to settings about tablet and see what rom version you have.

Relock the bootloader, I don't think that will happen.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skoll_21:
Ok, thanks for the info! When I get the usb cable I'll check that out.

Well, that's too bad... If that's the case I think I'll install a custom rom in a year from now and that way I'll even feel I have a new tablet, hahah.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
That is the path of a lot of users and can be a good path to follow.

I didn't consider the lack of cable meant no tablet use, sorry.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skoll_21:
It'll probably run well for what I want (watch movies/anime and run emulators) on stock rom so I don't think it'll be that bad! Yeah, it has no charge left on the battery so they couldn't even check it it was working properly but I can return it in case it isn't.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I think you'll be pleased with stock for those items.

You mentioned root. This is the link I suggest.

[JB ROOT] motochopper works! (Root JB 4.1.1 & 4.2.1 with locked bootloader!)
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skoll_21:
Thank you! I'd actually found that guide earlier today but I appreciate your help! It seems pretty simple to root, unlike unlocking the bootloader and installing recovery. I was scared looking at all the guides around here, hahah. If I find the stock rom to be enough for my needs I probably won't even risk bricking it.

Even though they discontinued the TF300, we'll probably still get some more official updates, right?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
All three are actually very easy. When the time comes just ask for help if you are still confused.

I'm not sure what Asus will do. In the future if you feel you are falling behind it may be time to look the the custom roms.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skoll_21:
Ok, will do! Thanks!