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[Transformer TF300T General] Samsung.Galaxy.S3:
Thanks for keeping us posted. For me, 2.4.4.0 works just fine.
[Transformer TF300T General] animegamemaster:
Extract the Asus firmware file and put the blob file inside fastboot folder <----I'm sorry, I dont know what this means... I downloaded the files onto a desktop folder...
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
It means put the system blob in the same folder as fast boot. So where ever you have your fast boot, put the system blob in the same folder.
[Transformer TF300T General] Vep-User:
Much thanks!!!

Was finally able to Root my TF300T using your "recoverytf300t4.2.zip" mod of TWRP.:victory:

I install "Signed-Root & UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25" at the same time, everything went off as clockwork.:laugh:

Thanks Again.
[Transformer TF300T General] CyborgHobbit:
You fantastic person. I couldn't get TWRP working on my new TF300T after accepting all the OTA updates (it couldn't see my internal or external storage). THANK YOU for this.
[Transformer TF300T General] amebiasis:
Im having the same problem as you, I just dont understand your solution lol. Anyway you can break it down im a normal crack flasher on my phone and want to start on my tablet but have no idea about linux or virtual machines, thanks in advance!
[Transformer TF300T General] Hammerhand.17:
I installed vmware player and, inside of it, a distro of linux mint. Then, in the upper bar, I switched on the usb that points to the tablet bootloader (it gave me the option), so it can be seen from the virtual machine. Once I did it, I closed the virtual machine and then windows recognized the tablet as fastboot, so I can use it perfectly.
[Transformer TF300T General] amebiasis:
Success thanks man, glad I wasnt the only one I would of never figured it out LoL
[Transformer TF300T General] mwvarela:
Hi

I updated my tf300t via OTA to 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8 US) and I unlocked my tf300t and I rooted using motochopper method, now can I install TWRP recovery using fastboot?

I would like to install the CROMi-Xenogenesis.

Enviado de meu ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T usando o Tapatalk 2
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
Yes you can. And you didn't need to root to do it just so you know. You only need to be unlocked.
[Transformer TF300T General] mwvarela:
I'm afraid to install the TWRP because I read about people who brick their tf300t.

Can I use that on recoverytf300t4.2.zip without problems?
[Transformer TF300T General] Hammerhand.17:
Glad you could solve it, I discovered it just for luck.
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
Yes you must use that because it contains the patched version of twrp if you use a different version of twrp you will brick. Is it so hard to read the OP? It says it right there.
[Transformer TF300T General] mwvarela:
I did it!

Thanks man
[Transformer TF300T General] ichiemo:
tf300t recovery problem

so i just used fastboot to put a recovery onto my tf300t with 4.2.1 and i have tried both CWM and TWRP and both show that i have zero space on internal or external and nothing will mount... i could use some help so i can root this tablet of mine thank you. :)
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
You flashed an incompatible recovery. Im guessing you cant flash any zips and fastboot wont work properly. AFAIK there is no way to fix this. You should have done your homework before flashing, as tons of people have already bricked this way. Not too hard to miss.
[Transformer TF300T General] ichiemo:
I used both CWM and TWRP from guilds on this website, on this tablet and its not bricked because once i exit the recovery i can still boot into my stock OS and it works perfectly.. so its just the recovery part, unless this broken recovery problem is counted as a brick then i guess im SOL but thank you.
[Transformer TF300T General] Gam3r 4 Life:
Just want to say thank you the the OP for this. I just got my white TF300 back after it being in the pawn shop for a few months, so a lot happened as far as JB goes since then. When I pawned it the first JB had come out, and people were having a lot of issues. So I decided not to update. Well after using JB on my S3 I decided to finally update my TF300. After several failed attempts using a prerooted rom thread here on XDA, I was able to use this guide to get from ICS to 4.1 then to 4.2.1. So thanks for the guide.
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
yeah your lucky you can still boot android. if you would have wiped your rom then you would have a brick. but your recovery and bootloader will no longer be able to function correctly. you will not be able to flash anything anymore because TWRP cannot write to any partition and fastboot will freeze. but yeah CWM is not compatible AFAIK and you flashed the wrong TWRP. i believe the only fix is a motherboard replacement =(

here is a link to a thread with alot of people with your same issue. hope this helps somehow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2179874
[Transformer TF300T General] slickdaddy96:
Not entirely true. He could use goo manager to flash the right recovery zip, or get a tar file of the right recovery and flash via mobile Odin. So I think he could get recovery back.
[Transformer TF300T General] ichiemo:
Thanks both slickdaddy96 and markymark567 ill look into what you both have given for advice tomorrow after work and give an update much appreciated! :)
[Transformer TF300T General] MrMagic:
Now that JB 4.2 has been released for the TF300TG, is there a chance we can get a patched TWRP recovery for it as well?
[Transformer TF300T General] Artic89:
Hi im a bit confused,

Im starting from Cromi 3.4.4 (4.1.1) tell me if this way to proceed is correct :fingers-crossed:

1) Update w4.2.1 bootloader and im still on (cromi 3.4.4)

2) update twrp recovery

3)flash the 4.x Cromi

Tyvm
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
I have not heard of goo manager working for anyone with this issue... Interesting. But mobile Odin is only for Samsung devices silly!!!

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No that's not entirely correct. When you flash 4.2.1 you will be on Asus 4.2.1, then you update recovery (use the correct one!!!). Then flash CROMI-X. Although what I did was updated recovery first then flashed 4.2.1 then flashed recovery again then flashed CROMI-X.
[Transformer TF300T General] slickdaddy96:
Oops my bad on odin.... :o There are plenty of Apps on the market that can flash different partitions through the ROM though. I'm not sure if all or any of them work with the TF300T or not but they all work for my GS3.
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
Yes well your gs3 is an entirely different device, with a totally different build of android(touchwiz) apps designed for touchwiz and samsungs partitions will only work for Samsung devices. The reason his recovery is broken is because the new bootloader converts several partitions to basic, and the normal recoveries cannot read/understand the basic partitions. This is why you need the patched twrp. I dont think there is an app for flashing recovery that will work with 4.2.1 bootloader, in fact it may be dangerous to do so( I'm not sure). So far I have not heard of anyone being able to fix this. =(
[Transformer TF300T General] slickdaddy96:
Has anyone tried what this post suggests on goo manager? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32740329&postcount=308

Just trying to be helpful. Maybe the makers of goo manager can update the app to include detection of the new bootloader(if it isn't already that way) then install the right version of open recovery based on the new bootloader partitions?
[Transformer TF300T General] Samsung.Galaxy.S3:
Basically: use the patched TWRP in the OP. You can try other recoveries, but do so at your own risk. :fingers-crossed:
[Transformer TF300T General] slickdaddy96:
That is what goo manager installs....TWRP, just wondering if goo manager will successfully detect what device and bootloader you have and try to install the correct TWRP for the device. I'm just glad I am not in that other guy's position of not having a recovery I guess...
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
well first of all i doubt the devs of goo manger are gonna edit the app just for one device, with one firmware version. and i checked that post you linked.. it looks like goo manger didn't work (expected) but i did see another idea that may work which was to flash the correct twrp via terminal emulator. the instructions to do so are on the team win website, just make sure you get the twrp.blob from here NOT for the team win website. Try that and report back, IMO that is your best idea at this point. and flashing via terminal seems wayyyyy safer than using an app like goo manager.
[Transformer TF300T General] slickdaddy96:
Just for the record it wasn't me having the issue, it was the other guy 5-10 posts back. Yeah I saw the terminal emulator one and I think that would work providing you type out the right commands for the right partition.
[Transformer TF300T General] Samsung.Galaxy.S3:
The same patched one in the OP?
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
No, goo manager will download the newest version of twrp for your device. I think for the tf300 it just says no recoveries found. Either way it wont find the correct one. That is why I don't recommend using an app like this on the tf300

Oh yeah I know I was directing that at the other guy (sorry I'm too lazy to go see what your name was) =) I'm just trying to help him out (if he is still following along) as well as anyone else with this issue as I have seen wayyy too many people with this problem. I will try to test goo manager and terminal methods tonight if I have time.

But we should probably move this to another thread/PMs cause we are getting off topic and clogging up this thread.. Sorry OP
[Transformer TF300T General] SuddenlyJelly:
Hey guys quick question..

I just updated to 4.2.1. I'm unlocked and I flashed TWRP 2.4.2 however I cannot see any of my .zip files from recovery. I have also tried various versions of TWRP but the SuperSU zip file doesn't show up in recovery. Any ideas? I have read through the forum but haven't found a solution that works for me..
[Transformer TF300T General] f69m:
Is TWRP 2.4.2 short for TWRP 2.4.4.0-4.2?

If yes, where exactly did you put the zip files?

If no, you did not read the forum very carefully.
[Transformer TF300T General] CBank:
TWRP 2.4.2 is not compatible with the bootloader for JB 4.2.1. The patched version of TWRP for our bootloader is in the first post of this thread, it is under "[UNLOCKED BL]-- Installing TWRP (Recovery) -- "

I would post a link, but i can not.
[Transformer TF300T General] SuddenlyJelly:
Sorry I feel stupid I completely missed the patched download and just downloaded 2.4.2 from thw TWRP site. Thank you!!
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
Does this guide still work after the recent update? (still on 4.2.1)

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
[Transformer TF300T General] Samsung.Galaxy.S3:
I hope it does, but we'll have to wait.
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
I think it will. I'm going to try it now :)
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Updated the guide with the new TWRP 2.5.0.0 ;)

Please read the following warning:

Note: this guide was updated with the new 2.5.0.0 TWRP. For this to work properly, you will need to use the last 10.6.1.15.3 version of the tablet. If you are already on a previous 4.2.1 version, please update to the new one using this same guide. If you flash this recovery with the older version, you will end up with a double screen!

Remember to always make your backups. I did a fresh install when updating. I didn't tried to install any custom ROMs until now, but I'll keep you posted.

Don't forget to thank! :D
[Transformer TF300T General] Samsung.Galaxy.S3:
Just the regular TWRP 2.5.0.0 will work? No special version needed?
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
The 2.5.0.0-4.2 version on the official website. Or you can use the one that is in the guide. I recomend that since on the website you can just mistakenly install the jb one and brick your tablet.
[Transformer TF300T General] CBank:
i followed your guide to update to firmware 10.6.1.15.3 from 10.6.1.8 and install twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob. I then installed surdu_petru's rooted OC kernal rom, and all is working great

Just a heads up, in the guide it still says "Download this file and unpack it (it contains fastboot and a patched version of TWRP 2.4.4.0)". I wasn't sure if the link was for 2.5.0.0 -4.2 since it said that, so i just downloaded it from twrp's website.

Thank you for this guide, I am sure it has helped many.
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Oops, my bad, i forgot to edit that part. Fixed ;)
[Transformer TF300T General] Warell:
I just upgraded to the latest 10.6.1.15.3, but can´t recover my root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. It never failed before. Anyone with the same problem?

My tablet is not unlocked, but I used to have it rooted for looong time. The first time I rooted it, was using the Asus Backup Tool bug with SparkyRoot.

Any advices on how to recover my root now?

Thanks a lot!
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
Just use the new moto copper root method
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Just use the rooting method for locked bootloaders on this thread. It will work for you
[Transformer TF300T General] Warell:
Thank you, guys! Life savers as usual. Worked like a charm!
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Don't forget to thank the original poster, he's the one who deserves the credit ;)
[Transformer TF300T General] markymark567:
Sure are hungry for some thanks huh?? lol
[Transformer TF300T General] manya10:
works fine!

Just to let you know your post worked fine to root my ASUS TF300T...

Initially, it was under JB 10.6.1.8 (automatic update from ASUS).

After following your directions with the fastboot method I now have a rooted JB 4.2.

Note; zero previous experience with Android, although I know my way around with linux...

again, many thanks! :laugh:
[Transformer TF300T General] 2drummer2:
can`t find sd card

I`ve got a problem with twrp. It doesnt find my internal and external memory. What to do?
[Transformer TF300T General] MotoFlasher:
Also a big thank you from me. 've Flashed 4.2.1 (10.6.1.15.3) today via fastboot. Then the 4.2 - TWRP 2.5.0.0 and after that flashed SuperSU zip. Everything went wonderfully. :good:
[Transformer TF300T General] mloc33:
So I'm on 4.1.1, I've been reading post after post on how/what to do to get onto 4.1.2.

Lots of different stories, more good than bad, but I just want to make sure I've the right order of which file to flash first.

This is what I'm on..

So should I flash TWRP 2.5.0.0 first, then stock Asus firmware,(WW for me) then factory reset-wipe cache/dalvik, then flash custom ROM, I'm thinking CROMI, the latest.

With flashing my tab its so much different than my phone, I just want to be 100% that I've everything correct, I don't want to f my tab up.

Thanks for any info, really appreciated.
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Follow the guide from the beginning to the end, is it that so hard? :/

Update your tablet using fastboot method (I recommend that one to you since you seem to be confused about recoveries, this way you won't need one), install the recovery, and then the custom rom..
[Transformer TF300T General] electronico_nc:
I agree, this is the best (and only) way that worked for me.
[Transformer TF300T General] mloc33:
So far everything is going good, flashed TWRP, then 4.1.2, all booted up.

Now I`m trying to get root back by flashing the SU.ZIP, so I got to step 2 in the rooting process and I got the Android on his back with a red triangle.

Am I missing something?

Edit: Do I need to hit it straight away..

Edit: So I tried flashing TWRP again, but I`ve the double screen now, lol. should I just go ahead and flash CROMi?

If I wipe everything before flashing CROMi, will that get rid of the double screen?

Edit: I flashed the ww stock firmware ( WW_V10.6.1.8 ) as there was`nt a 10.6.1.15.3 for ww, am I stuck now?
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
There is a WW version. I forgot to add that to the main thread. On Asus website there is a mistake, if you see there are two US versions. Read the title and you'll see that one of them is actually WW, Download that one, and then install the 2.5.0.0 recovery. That way you won't have double-screen.
[Transformer TF300T General] lazer9:
Help! I screwed up and flashed to the later TWRP without realizing I'm still on the prior firmware. Now I have a double screen in recovery after attempting to flash 4.2 in fastboot. How to fix?
[Transformer TF300T General] f69m:
Try flashing TWRP 2.4.4.0-4.2 using fastboot.

That version does not have the double-screen issue.
[Transformer TF300T General] lazer9:
Trying now and it just reports (SENDING)... then failed.

---------- Post added at 01:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 PM ----------

Ok got it to work using adb shell but now it doesn't recgonize my external storage and I can't make any backups. Where is the TWRP 2.4.x whatever with patch? That is the one that the CROMi references needed but the instruction thread it points to leads one now to the newer TWRP which is a no no and thus why I got screwed up in the first place. ???
[Transformer TF300T General] f69m:
It is on the official TWRP download page now, use Google.

Just make sure to pick the one that says "2.4.4.0-4.2".
[Transformer TF300T General] mloc33:
Got this when I tried to flash it..

C:\Users\Colm\Desktop\FASTBOOT>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob

load_file: could not allocate 820149641 bytes

error: cannot load 'blob

Should I flash the patched TWRP then that firmware?
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
No, DON'T do that. It has to be on the order that is on the post. Maybe you got a bad download?
[Transformer TF300T General] f69m:
Yes, give it a try. TWRP is much smaller!

---------- Post added at 08:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 PM ----------

Yes, he should. He is on v10.6.1.8 and has the double screen. :)
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
He is not, he just said it gave him that error when trying to flash it (?)
[Transformer TF300T General] Tamaskan:
Could you tell us what you did exactly?

Hey guys,

for example if I want to do a clean 4.2, if I wipe EVERYTHING in TWRP and flash the 4.2 zip will it work? I always do this on 4.1 but not sure whether it will work on 4.2
[Transformer TF300T General] vecino:
Root work good. :good:

OT: Please works external memory / microSD (ntfs) in your patched TWRP version ? I can´t use external memory for backup / mount mSD don´t work for me. In previous versions it was not a problem.
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

I have access to external SD. I posted what I did here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39069538
[Transformer TF300T General] vecino:
I have only problem with mount mSD in recovery TWRP 2.4.4.0. Your how to it's ok.
[Transformer TF300T General] jimpmc:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

Before updating from 4.1, I want to understand whether this can be reverted.

So with the patched TWRP running on the 4.2.1 bootloader, can you revert to a 4.1 ROM (CROMI or even 4.1 stock), or are those incompatible with the new bootloader?

And if you install the stock ASUS 4.1, does it rewrite the bootloader to 4.1?

In other words, can you get back to where you started in 4.1 if you wanted?
[Transformer TF300T General] lucky76:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

work great for me without any issue :

1. Use fasboot fash twrp 2.4.4.0

2. Flash zip file which you downloaded ROM 4.2.1 from Asus website (unzip to root of internal storage) use twrp 2.4.4.0 ( remember wipe dalvik/cache)

3. Use fast boot flash again recovery twrp 2.4.4.0

4. boot recovery to flash superuser 1.5 to root.
[Transformer TF300T General] grenalis:
Boss Dude. You are a ghod send. Your instructions are the bomb but I would change just a couple things for people that just shouldnt be doing this in the first place (IE Flash the zip you just downloaded, I would change that to click or press install and then slide over to flash). Also I didnt get the prompt for password. I was working of a OTA 4.2.1 and then unlocking with the Asus unlock tool that said it was for JB the day before they released the new one for 4.2 specific on Monday. Othere then those 2 minor details (more of a sugestion not and error or anything like that. If you were someone standing here i would buy you dinner. Thanks again and koodos to the Mang with a solid plan. *Bows*
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

Ahahah a vegetarian dinner :) I'll edit the post once I get my hands on a good old laptop. I wrote to flash it via recovery, because if you are using CM10.1, like I was, you can't flash the update directly from the ROM.
[Transformer TF300T General] kraftmaschine:
AW: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

Thank you. Great job.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Transformer TF300T General] Plajz0r:
Worked like a charm, thx a bunch
[Transformer TF300T General] ilyuha1108:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

Hey guys! Can anyone try

fastboot -i 0x0b05 getvar all - among other things you will get your bootloader serial # and it'll mean we have nvflash :)
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

This post is about ROOTING and INSTALLING A COMPATIBLE RECOVERY and not about updating. There are a lot of posts talking about that already, including the ones for 4.1. I meant to teach you guys how to root and have a functional recovery. Read the title before complaining...
[Transformer TF300T General] nick1313:
I don't think he was complaining at all and has some valid points. I followed your guide and had no issues, however I also read about every other thread/forum I could find on the issue because that's what I do. I'm also not a noob when it comes to rooting/flashing/etc.

The problem is the information is all over the place and not in one centralized location which is basically what he is saying needs to be done. But not saying you, specifically, need to do it. At least that's how I read it, so I wouldn't take offense man, he's just trying to help out.
[Transformer TF300T General] grenalis:
Dont sweat it

Your instructions worked fine down let him get under your skin. How about Eggplant Parm?
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Re: [Tutorial] Rooting and installing a recovery on Android 4.2.1 (10.6.1.8+)

Sure, we also need that. I'll go ahed and try to collect all the info I can and add the updating/installing part once I get home. I didn't yesterday because there wasn't enough time to do it (I have exams this week)
[Transformer TF300T General] nick1313:
Again...I don't think he was trying to get under anyone's skin, just trying to help and he's right. Things should be more clear for noobs.

Yea...I recall you saying that and that's cool. I appreciate you trying this out for us and then putting it out here.
[Transformer TF300T General] goenzigrad:
Rooting worked for me on my stock 4.2.1 TF300...

I was trying all day to root my Tablet and i swear i was just about giving up until i saw this post!

Problem was that the official 2.4.4.0 TWRP didnt work (coulnt recognise files). So it was basically the patched twrp file witch made it possible.

Very Thx, now i can finally use gmd gesture control!

Cheers
[Transformer TF300T General] Erckul:
imma do this as soon as I get home from work! excellent write up.
[Transformer TF300T General] kyokeun1234:
Can't get my tablet to install supersu via zip... It says that the flashing has been successful but after reboot, supersu still has not been flashed.. am i doing something wrong?
[Transformer TF300T General] f69m:
Well, according to the message above, he is. Trying to flash v10.6.1.15.3.

Or did I get that wrong?