yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
If you want to unlock anyway, you don't need to downgrade.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I thought you needed to downgrade to unlock before rooting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
If you want to unlock, you don't need to downgrade, and you don't need to root - just unlock and install a custom pre-rooted ROM.

If you want to root without unlocking, you need to downgrade to 9.4.4.30, root, and use OTA Rootkeeper and incremental dlkpgfile updates to get back to JB.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
Does this apply to CROMI as I want to install that as my custom ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Cromi, as most custom roms are already with root capabilities so no, if you install Cromi, you wont have to root, it is already done for you :D

Tylor
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
Thanks for clarifying that for me, it's just that I'm used to rooting devices like the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy S II and I didn't think it would be difficult to root the Infinity if JB is already installed on it like it was on the one that I got today..
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Sadly no the stock JB cannot be rooted, you must either downgrade from JB to ICS .30, root, then use ota rootkeeping and such to keep the root when upgrading to stock jellybean. The guides to downgrade and root are on xda,just search for them.

Tylor

ps I think it is not worth even rooting personally, I think the custom rom, Cromi, is the best way to go but make sure you definitely understand the process and understand what things not to do so you do not brick or ruin your tf700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I have another question to ask concerning rooting. If I want to use Titanium Backup as well as GooManager, would I definitely need to root the device or could I use them without rooting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
These two absolutely require root access.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
So I take it that it would have to be fully rooted for them to work and that they wouldn't work within CROMI itself?
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
CROMI is rooted by default. I had not noticed we had gone over to a CROMI discussion -- I assumed we were talking stock ROM still... ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I'm still on stock rom at the moment and seeing as my main laptop is currently out of commission and with a friend thanks to a rogue driver installation that he's going to sort out for me plus my other laptop isn't working properly, i'm having to use my netbook to hopefully finally get things going when it comes to installing CROMI. I got the device unlocked last night by downloading the unlocker via the tablet itself and installing it there without any problems.

As long as CROMI Is rooted by default, at least i know that I can hopefully use root-only apps without any problems.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Even in this situation of "no backup system available", you can safely consider CROMI -- it's rock-stable, offers root, and is very much faster and snappier than the stock ROM you're looking at currently. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
Right now, I'm trying to install TWRP onto the device, having upgraded JB to the latest version and I seem to have run into a problem as far as installing it is concerned as I tried to install it via a terminal emulator on the device itself but the su command doesn't seem to work as it needs Superuser, I guess for it to run properly. As for the fastboot option, I don't know if it's faulty or something, but I tried to install it via fastboot, but it's not showing up on the device even though I followed the instructions correctly.

If anyone can help me with my predicament, I'd be grateful for any advice as I really do want to install CROMI, but obviously I can't do it without installing a custom recovery which seems to be more difficult than I thought...
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Do you have a pc to install twrp through fastboot?
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I'm using my netbook to try and install TWRP through fastboot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Does the "devices" command work? Do you have the drivers installed explicitly for fastboot -- they install twice: once for adb access, once for fastboot access.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
The devices command seems to work as I got what seems to be the device serial number followed by the word 'fastboot' next to it.

Also, it looked like it installed, but as I said before, there didn't seem to be a icon on the screen for TWRP unless it's not meant to be accessed that way.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
No, it's not meant to be accessed that way. You will not see a device as being connected, and nothing will change on the TF700's screen while connected. Just run a reboot command and see if it works. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
Forgive me for asking, but what's the command that I need to run to do the reboot and I take it that I do it in cmd.exe? (BTW, thanks for all the assistance you've given me in this thread)
[Asus Transformer TF700] FordPrefect:
Guess what he meant was just the command

fastboot reboot
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Well... uhm... thanks for thanking. ;)

The "naked" command FordPrefect gave you should work IF _that's remark of the device manufacturer's code no longer being needed when on a JB bootloader is accurate. I apparently still need it on my device, although my 700 is on the lastest bootloader as well...

In my case the comand looks something along the likes of

fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot

to reboot when in APX mode and

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-jb.img

to flash a recovery blob you have placed in the root of the internal memory. I always orget the code, but it's conveniently located in the opening post(s) of the different flavors of CWM recovery we have on here, see the forum section for Development (I rip it out of there too ;) -- many thanks to dasunsrule32)

EDIT: I should really stop typing while on this &%$%^# train -- it looks like ****. I'm nt even going to fix 'em right now, mayb later. LOL!
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Interesting. Maybe it's not the bootloader version that makes the difference, but I may have a newer fastboot binary than you. I am using the one from the latest Android SDK under Linux.

Hmm... I always use "fastboot continue" (or "fastboot -0xb05 continue" if you need it). And fastboot works only if the tablet is in fastboot mode - APX mode is something else (the one with the black screen, for nvflash).

The blob must be on the computer (in the current directory, in your example), not on the device.

It's b05. b05. b05. b05. b05. 0xb05. Or 0x0b05, if you like that better. Got that? 0xb05. :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I've just tried to install TWRP again and I thought it had installed, but there was no message after i rebooted the device then switched it off to try and get into the TWRP option showing that TWRP had been installed.

I'm definitely puzzled as to why TWRP isn't working even though i followed the instructions thoroughly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
After reading your confusing posts again, it appears you don't know how to enter the recovery: Power on with holding volume-down until the bootloader menu appears. Keep the selection on RCK, and press volume-up. This should start TWRP if you flashed it correctly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I tried your advice and it worked.

I'm truly sorry if I came across as being a noob with twrp as i thought it was a app to start off with.

Hopefully i won't have any problems as far as cromi is concerned.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
I'm using the latest one under Windows... <?>

Correction upon correction. Stop haunting me.

Stop. Haunting. Me.

Just kidding -- you're right. I have been taken up in the N00b Confusion Squad -- I seem to have specific talents.

Oh, damn, this is going to haunt me tonight. I can't find a mnemonic for "oxobos" -- although I might be able to memorize just like that... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos... oxobos...

Pfff...

Once you're in the recovery, it's relatively easy -- just pick the relevant option under "Install ..." and run through AROMA. You don't even have to wipe your data, so you get to keep your apps and configuration (mostly).
[Asus Transformer TF700] borgmanjayce:
I finally got to install CleanROM yesterday and it definitely makes a world of difference although some apps like the official Zinio one seem to run sluggish on the device.

I'm definitely glad that I bought the device now and I can't wait to transfer some of my Korean/Japanese drama fansubs as well as my manga scanlations and anime fansubs to my Class 10 64GB MicroSD card and watch them on it.:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Boogeyman45:
I am also about to purchase one and very thankful of all the advice and thoughts.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tso4ev:
dude my advice is don't give money for this tablet... I have problem with spots on screen lag with rom and many many more.. I have problems with the keyboard .Its a low price build quality.. Better spend your money for samsung's tablet.. Its your choise but if you ask me this tablet is sh*t..

I will never buy asus again.. it was very big mistake.. :X
[Asus Transformer TF700] DROIDESP:
Totally agree, its a POS. I hit mine with a baseball bat because it was more therapeutic for me than selling it. TF700 is junk.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Pics or it didn't happen.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
LOOOVE your response, Marty!!

And just to balance the last few posts...

I have had no issues whatsoever on the hardware side, screen, dock-anything.

And since I run CROMI on this tab, my friends with ipads, Nexus 10-whatever - turn green in their face when we compare...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Agreed. Now that I have Cromi on my tf700 no other tablet I have saw can compare with mine. Haters gonna hate :D

Tylor

Rom: Cyanogen Nightlies 10.1 or CleanRom 3.4.4 - Depends on the mood :p .
[Asus Transformer TF700] jered6323:
Gee, I wish I had enough money to justify bashing $500, rather than getting most of it back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Zuran:
it is a pitty to say, but I also won't advice anyone to buy the TF700.

With standaard rom it is soooo laggy that you can't use it, it has random reboots almost 3 times a day.

So therefore and thx for the creators of CROMI you have to root, unlock and install CROMI.

I also did that, because it was installing CROMI or hitting it with a bat.

After that it was smoother an with the latest CROMI I had no random reboots anymore.

After 2 weeks of enjoying my tablet I was broken completely DEAD it didn't fall or whatever, just sudden death. responded to nothing enymore even the charge led did not lit.

warrenty yes of course ooh no no warrenty left because you have to unlock it and the you loose the warrenty.

Great you have to unlock because you have to install CROMI otherwise it is worth nothing, and once you do you loose warrenty even it is a hardware problem....

I am no IPAD fan but now I regret I didn't buy an IPAD, was almost same price and that works from out of the box.

dissapointed ex TF700 owner
[Asus Transformer TF700] scataldo721:
From someone who's owned the TF201,TF700 and galaxy note 10.1 I'd definitely say that the 700 was the most disappointing of the three
[Asus Transformer TF700] Splitz300:
I've used all three of those as well. I've enjoyed my CROMI rooted 700 and find it much better than the others listed.

Looks to be a preference more than anything.

The only thing disappointing the most about the 700 is the battery life without the dock. But it suits my needs currently. But the dock option was the reason for me purchasing the 700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] AFuddyDuddy:
You, are an idiot. You had/have what is most probably a hardware issue, and you void warranty and install software to try to fix it? Thosekinds of issues need a call to asus....

Yeah, stock rom is a bit laggy.... But I've got 6 days uptime... No reboots.... And i use the hell out of this thing. I sold my iPad to buy this one. I don't regret it.

Fuddlin with shooter....
[Asus Transformer TF700] gfinockio:
Well, I pulled the trigger on a used TF700 + dock on eBay ($300). I'm coming over from an Acer Iconia A501. All of this advice sounds great - and I love the people who say "Oh, I was so disappointed with my $500 tablet I took a baseball bat to it"... I guess that really solved the issues, eh? You know, selling it might have worked too... durr.

My biggest concern is Skype - that's why I dumped the A501 - the mic was really low. Any thoughts on this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
My little bit on time using skype, it seemed to work really well.

Tylor

Rom: CleanRom Inheritance 3.4.6 Odex

Kernal: _That's Stock V4 Kernal

Theme: Timberwolf's Blues & Jazz Theme V2.1

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] gfinockio:
Good to hear. The problem with the A501 was that the internal mic was horrible - zero volume, and few if any headsets/external mics work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ssnova:
Seems like there were some lemons out there.

I recently purchased a TF700, it's been 6 days, and I'm quite happy with it. I am running stock with the updated JB firmware. The only "real" issue I have is with the battery estimator(it's worthless, says I have say... 22minutes of battery life remaining when I'm on 99% capacity), but thankfully, it's just inaccurate, as I still get anywhere from 7-9.5 hours of use easily, I've been running this thing all the time since I got it-so it's no big deal.

As for speed issues, I had to play with the settings a bit, and now it's pretty snappy(not super fast, but definitely decent, and easily useable imo).

All in all, I'm very happy with the device, no random reboots, no real crashes(maybe occasionally with some apps, but not too frequently, and it's probably an app compatibility more than anything) .

I think most people who say it's utter garbage got a lemon, which there did seem to be quite a few out there, especially in the beginning (people with messed up power adapters, to random reboots, etc.)

I give it a go ahead, but depending on where you are, if there is a return policy, maybe give it a try. My unit works great.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ssnova:
Also wanted to mention... probably the biggest issue I do have with the T700T is that it may feel a bit laggy at times.

However, this seems to be addressed with a custom rom flash that removes bloatware(I know, it sucks that it's not faster out of the box).

Having mentioned that, I would imagine that, if you can wait... the next iteration/successor to the TF700T(whatever they are gonna name it), should address these issues with the faster Tegra4 core, I'm assuming that they will in fact continue the transformer series. Personally, I was originally going to wait for the next transformer pad with a Tegra 4 CPU, but the TF700t was on a sale that was hard to pass up on.

I'm still pleased with the purchase though, as it is good enough to be functional, really light in weight, and gets great battery life, especially good for travel.
[Asus Transformer TF700] codeinish:
Unlocked, flashed twrp 2.4.4.0 and cromi 3.4.7. The tablet is perfect now! Smooth, fast, responsive - I enjoy it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dadgore:
Unlocked, TWRP 2.5.5.0, sbdags Stock 4.2.1... This tablet flies!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Abisoxth:
not worth you hard earned money

My advice is don't buy the tf700 unless you live in USA and/or really need the keyboard. If you buy this tablet you HAVE to purchase in Amazon, they will change your tablet really fast and you need that because the overall quality is poor. I was "lucky"and bought an used one, nice outside except for the glass making noises, but it was a good price, the software sucks and if this is your first android device you will end hating android because of Asus and saving money for an iPad.

The tf300 is much better, I bought one, one week later sold it then purchase the tf700, big mistake, now I can't sell this piece of junk because I feel like a thief selling this tf700.

So... for anyone interested in tf700 well... don't do it, I will try to fix the performance of this tablet, sell it and probably purchase a Sony Xperia tablet Z, its waterproof, lighter, slimmer and the most important its not tf700, but who knows, maybe it's worse than Asus, check the reviews first, I didn't check enough reviews of tf700 and I'm paying for it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
Many are happy with their and those that are do not usually post but with mine unlocked and with cromi on it the is much faster than anything else out there. Anyone who has used cromi would agree.

Tylor

Rom: Stock 4.2.1 Rooted.

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] KinetiClutch:
Whats wrong with it that makes it so bad?
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Now that is the question that goes to the bottom of this, right there.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ljg600:
When I purchased it in December- and then added complement of apps- there were among things noticeable browser lag even using the standard Android browser. Since then there have been two stock updates- one a 4.1 maintenance release and now 4.2. After performing a series of steps such as disabling ASUS bloatware, switching to Boat Browser- though Chrome now delivers OK performance, and in general being cognizant of performance draining apps- there is rarely browser lag- even on sites like Engadget. Text input into for example, OfficeSuite has no lag and overall performance is generally good. The exception maybe the not so well designed Netflix app. Streaming is great, but search and viewing titles is slow- on all my devices- not just the TF700.

The TF700 stock- in my view delivers good performance. Not stellar performance, but the other advantages of the unit- rapid charging, well integrated keyboard dock, USB keyboard port, expandable SD memory, general reliability and a superb screen- I believe outweigh the performance "issue." Still, for a pure tablet experience and raw speed- the Nexus 10 deserves consideration as well. Also, the successor to the Infinity will probably have the killer performance people want.

Unlocking and/or rooting may provide custom ROMs and/or applications that can speed browser and overall performance. The tradeoff, is the possible voiding of your warranty. For me the performance tradeoff- while the unit is under warranty is not worth the risk.

Finally, Asus seems very good at updating their devices in a timely manner. Though probably not as good as Google does for their Nexus devices- unless you have a Verizon Nexus- where the updates are slow because of Verizon.

I would recommend the Asus 700- especially at a reasonable discount...If the goal is a netbook/tablet experience- then you may wish to look at the new Windows 8 hybrids. Since I really don't like Windows 8- and wanted my device to leverage Android's strengths- the T700 seems like a good choice.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
I agree. And with 4.2.1 being pretty nice with the first update, I am expecting that when ASUS releases a patch it will be MUCH MUCH better. I am very excited for those who have a pure stock tablet. Even more excited for those with custom roms because the better roms ASUS makes, the better roms devs make when they base the custom rom off of ASUS' source code :D. Also for browsing, rooting is the way to go, and if you have had your tablet for 1 year+, then you aint got a ASUS warranty, that would be best time for peeps to try out custom roms. But some, like me, like messing with their tablet and want the most out of it by all means.

Tylor

Rom: Cromi-X 4.3b4 with _That's V2 kernal

UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204100
[Asus Transformer TF700] blankito350:
Please buy yourself nexus 10
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GTDarthYoda:
I can't seem to find anyone who is working with this so I'm going to attempt to build the new 20.0.0

Any pointers people can throw my way would be appreciated as I have never built a rom before.

I've worked with java and C++ so I think I can pull this off. Gonna start by building and testing CM10.1 first before I attempt PACman.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcvictory:
Sounds good. Update us on how you go.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IRX120:
Well, it won't take a whole lot of work, I thought there was root box for the n7 (kinda like PAC man) but mabey that was the n4.

Just pull PAC man source tree, add grouper kernel and config files and build.

Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.67 GHz on Stock 4.2.2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r00t4rd3d:
Its been released already.

PACman
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GTDarthYoda:
dude that's just wrong...
[Android Themes] skinator:
Hello XDA members !

Here is my question, i'm creating UCCW skin's and i would like to create as well sone wallpapers, but i don't know the dimension for creating the JPG. is it the same for all the devices or every devices needs specific dimension of wall paper ?

thx and sorry for my terrible english !
[HTC Rezound] darkserpant:
Hi all, I am buying a spy program that you download onto your pc. unzip the file then drag out a certain program from that unzipped file. Then I hook up my rezound with a data cable to the pc but I dont know how or where to put the program onto my phone? Could somebody please help me. I am supposed to put this program onto my phone then be able to launch it on my phone. There are so many folders on my phone when I hook up my data cable to the phone to pc I would have no idea where to put this program that the phone would know to launch the program. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks.
[HTC Rezound] bunchies:
if in side there is a file that is .apk than you can copy the folder onto your sd card but you need to have es file manager to get to that apk and install the app

but if its a flashable zip than you need to flash in recovery.

so check inside the folder for anything that its .apk
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monkeefied:
So it fell out of the car right on the corner and put a nice big shatter/crack across the screen. I would keep using it, but the touch input goes crazy and starts making the tablet go nuts. What are my options at this point?

posted from my GS3
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackFire27:
Get an otg cable, stand/case, usb hub, mouse and keyboard. Nice little arm laptop!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monkeefied:
I tried using a bluetooth mouse, but the digitizer is making the thing go crazy and I'm not able to make it do anything.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peneoark:
Um, replace the screen yourself or send it in for service. Do you have a case for it?

Was this a trick question? lol
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
AHHHHHHHHHHHH,

thats like seeing my child (my nexus) run-over by a tracktor.

mmmmmm but yeah send it off or take to a repair shop.....what else is there to do?:silly:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peneoark:
Hahahahahaha. That's how I'd feel. Otterbox that thing lol
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chismay:
lol i got a friend at work to sell his i-pad to get a nexus 7 ,. within 3 days he FULLY understood why i go so crazy if anyone else picks up any of my devices.

Im a chef and use my tab in the kitchen for recipe searches, creating video's/Photo albums of creating new dish's so on, anyone touches my tab, im there "what are you doin?" lol

within 3 days ...he found his first scratch lol now he's like me,.

"no one touch my stuff you dont need to touch, so dont go near it" " why have you picked up my property? look at your hands, look how long your nails are dont operate my touchscreen with those claws"

mission accomplished looool! :highfive: