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[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
So I proceeded with the following...

- installed fastboot and adb on my mac

- downloaded the latest TWRP file, and renamed it 'twrp.blob', and placed it in the same folder as 'fastboot' and 'adb' modules

- booted the TF700T into fastboot mode, with the REC highlighted

- gave it the fastboot devices command, and got back a collection of numbers and letters (so far, so good)

- gave it the following command 'fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob'

- received the following response 'error: cannot load 'twrp.blob''

Can you spot anything that I am doing incorrectly? What is that error telling me?

Thank you again...

Ron

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Perhaps two things may help my previous description of where I am...

- before I was in 'fastboot' mode, I tried the command 'adb devices', and got back the correct serial nunber for the tablet

- when I put the tablet in 'fastboot' mode, and tried the command 'fastboot devices', I received a string of characters and numbers, but it was not the correct serial number for the tablet. Should it be?

- my mac only has USB 3 ports. The 'adb devices' returned the correct value, so I assumed I was OK. Can that be messing this up?

Thanks again...

Ron

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Never mind... with a little research, I found that I needed to specifically change the directory to be the one with twrp.blob in it, even though I thought I had done that.

Bottom line...twrp recovery installed. I gave it the 'fastboot reboot' command, and it came up.

Next up, download a ROM and install it. Do you have a recommendation of which version of CyanogenMod to install?

Thank you again...

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
I booted into TWRP to familiarize myself with it, before downloading and installing a ROM.

I am in TWRP, v2.8.6.0, and everything is OK, except for one, basic thing... I can't reboot or power down. When I select either option, it goes back to the TeamWin screen, then re-enters the recovery mode.

Is there a button sequence I am supposed to follow (power, volume, etc)?

Thanks again,

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It's a known bug in 2.8.6. Flash TWRP 2.8.4 (2.8.5 had another bug) or lj's Kang version of 2.8.6 from here: http://xdaforums.com/transformer-tf700/development/recovery-kang-twrp-tf700t-2-8-x-xarea51-t3049395
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
Your suggestion was terrific - I went back to 2.8.4, and the power down and reboot commands work.

On to saving nandroids (local and microSD)...

Thank you again...

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
Which ROM to flash?

I am ready to download a ROM and flash it. I have read about the various ROMs, and they all have advantages and disadvantages.

I am not obsessed with features, but speed kills. Which ROM gets rid of the lag, and runs the fastest?

Thank you again...

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] kostis95:
Unknown error still occurs.......

He Bernd I need your help...

I have already contacted as(s)us support regarding the "unknown error occurred" issue.

I sent them my information (MAC and serial). They say they have updated it and have also checked another 2 times, but i still can't unlock. Now the only thing they say is left to do is to do an RMA which is gonna cost me a lot of money. Now my question is whether it can really be a hardware issue or whether it is just gonna take them too much time to update their servers correctly and just disregard my issue as a hardware problem......

HELP ME :crying:
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Is your MAC address and serial number displayed correctly in Settings - About - Status?
[Asus Transformer TF700] kostis95:
How should I see whether it is correct?

(I just checked my warranty folder and there's the same serial number as the tablet displays.)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
If it matches then it's correct. If it wasn't correct there would be a way to change it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kostis95:
so what can I do now? Could it really be a hardware problem or is it just bs?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I don't know. It's most likely a software problem, but the error message isn't helpful to know if it's on your side or on theirs.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Interesting! How?

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What have you tried so far? Which version of the unlock tool?
[Asus Transformer TF700] kostis95:
Both but mainly the V7 of course, I've also enabled USB-Debugging and unknown sources. I've done a factory reset too several times. And also tried with and without being signed into google
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
By mounting the PER partition (mmcblk0p5) and writing the required files. Make an image backup before mounting, just in case.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kostis95:
I need help
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Well, that didn't work. Still not unlocked and getting the same error message. Any ideas?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Check out this thread. That seems to be the best chance to get Asus to do something about it when your tab doesn't show up in their database.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187777

Remember, you don't tell them you need your tab registered to unlock it! They won't help with that.
[Asus Transformer TF700] long3030:
Why can't i get this to work?

I'm stuck on

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

I have made sure I have debugging checked.

I also read I might need drivers for this to work, what drivers do I need, how do I get these drivers, do they get installed on my PC or on my transformer?

I'm new to rooting and need detailed help.

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you enable install from "unknown sources" in the Security settings, as stated in the op?

To get the latest drivers for your tablet google "Windows drivers for Asus TF700" (or Apple, Linux - depending on what you use). Download them from the Asus support site.
[Asus Transformer TF700] long3030:
Yes I enabled unknown sources

I downloaded an installed ASUS Sync software, I guess that is what has the drivers in it that I need. Anyway I pluged my tf700 into my pc and ran the sync software, it did not detect my tf700.

what am I doing wrong :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] long3030:
I switched to another computer, and it worked....I'm now rooted :o

thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] RoraimaFilho:
I read all the thread.

In other topics, they say that we need to install a custom recovery, like TWRP or CMW... Is this really necessary? Is yes, how I should proceed.

I'm actually in a stock JB 4.2 updated by OTA.

Otherwise, what's the steps to know what is my bootloader version and etc...?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
It depends what youre trying to accomplish. If you just want to root your tablet, then no, its not necessary to install twrp or cmw.

If you are unlocking your tablet to install custom roms, then yes. CMW isnt fully supported at the moment so install TWRP.

To do this, install GOOMANAGER from the play store and on the corner, click on install open recovery script.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RoraimaFilho:
Already done!!! It's much easier than I thougt!!!!

Asus working so much soft now!!

Thank people!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Well, still can't unlock. Contacted ASUS, and they suggested going into bootloader and wiping data, which I did. Another user suggested installing and syncing via ASUS Sync, which I installed, but it won't sync anything for some reason. It can't find my calender or contacts. I also was able to both register my tab on ASUS webpage, and device tracker (both things others have suggested to try), and.....

Still won't unlock.

I called and told them I couldn't get sync to work or unlock the device. Their tech support was inept. Thought it might be a bad cable, despite me telling him it registered, I could access the files via explorer, and SYNC said i was connected, just wouldn't sync anything. He also said he can't do anything about the unlock tool not working.

I'm about ready to break this thing in half. Any ideas? Still getting the same error on trying to unlock, despite being connected to the internet.

An unknown error occurs, which may be a network connection issue. Please wait and try again later.

Any help would be appreciated, since clearly ASUS isn't going to help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
ok i havent really read your other posts other than this one and some that say the same thing....

but from the best of my knowledge and help.

i will suggest the following, if you have tried it then i will help you find some other solution.

completely wipe your tablet, if you have another computer you can use, then continue on a new computer if you can, if not, erase the drivers from your PC.

download and install stock JB 4.2.1 from the asus website and what not.

that should bring your tablet to have it wiped and cleaned completely.

after starting the new tablet enable the debuggin mode from the developer options, as well as the other options to install third party packages.(i forgot the actual name tbh)

from your tablet, go to the asus link to download the unlocking tool from their website directly onto your tablet.

once downloaded, install it and run the unlocking app. if it all goes well then it should HOPEFULLY WORK.

dont get frustrated, we will find a solution...i hope freshly installing 4.2.1 and the bootloaders and kernels. will do the trick.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Why do you think a fresh install would change anything? All the Asus tool does is to determine the serial number(s), phone home to compare it against their database and unlock the bootloader if it finds a match.

Most often the problem seems to be an incomplete or inaccurate Asus database.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
I didnt say it will work. but it might. since its a mismatch of the serial number, being that asus says it only works with ICS, then freshly installing the tablet might reset the connection to the asus servers.

if that doesnt work then maybe downgrading to ICS.....

the last thing would be having to contact asus and getting it replaced. at least thats what i read on other forums that they had to do.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Well, reflashing didn't work. Following another thread, I contacted Asus vip support, and was asked for a screenshot of the error message and for the MAC address. We'll see what happens now.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Sorry to hear. I think that's the best thing to do. It is most likely an Asus problem that they must resolve on their end. Hope everything turns out well.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Well, per the Asus vip service, I have to rma it and they need to replace motherboard.
[Asus Transformer TF700] motorsports601:
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[Asus Transformer TF700] Cjcody:
Hi I'm new to all this and very confused from all the different methods to unlock or flash etc.. I have unlocked via asus unlock tool. I also installed goomanager and twrp. I would like to flash and learn how to flash and customize. So I have come here for help if anyone is willing to guide me?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Sure. I'll PM you that way the thread doesn't get filled with our conversation.
[Asus Transformer TF700] talespin:
Unlocker won't let me past the Google account verification

UNDER "UTILITES" THE SECOND SAYS VERSION 7 ASUS UNLOCK TOOL (YES I'M AWARE IT SAYS FOR ICS ONLY BUT I HAVE TRIED IT AND IT WORKS WITH JB 4.2.1)

DOWNLOAD IT EITHER FROM THE TABLET ITSELF OR LOAD IT TO AN SD CARD.

IT IS AN APK FILE SO IT WILL INSTALL AS AN APP.

RUN IT, AND *SCROLL DOWN TO THE END* ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AGREE TO IT. THE TABLET WILL REBOOT AND ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER IT WILL SAY "UNLOCKING DEVICE" GIVE IT 5 MINS DONT FREAK OUT. ONCE DONE, IT WILL SAY "DEVICE UNLOCKED" AND THERE YOU GO...

I'm experiencing a bizarre and aggravating problem: I recently bought a new, urefurbished TF700 because, well, it was really cheap at this point. It's running 4.2.1 and doing it s l o w l y. I decided to root and was happy to find this thread, even though it goes back a ways.

I downloaded the ICS unlocker and installed it. No problem. But when I try to run it, it asks me to confirm my Google account and when I enter the password, it today's the message " password invalid". Repeatedly. WTH? I'm simply not able to get beyond this point. I've factory reset, deleted and reset up my Google account from the tablet, even changed my password on the Asus site to the same as my Google password just in case. Nada.

Any advice?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Do a factory reset, do NOT set up a Google account, run the tool. Has worked many times
[Asus Transformer TF700] murtazarizvi:
Asus Infinity tf700t

Hi there,

Just few days ago i bought asus tf700t could you help me to install lollipop on my tablet.

thru you guys i unlocked my table by downloading app from asus website.

But i don't know how to root my device, right know i have jelly bean on 4.2.1

and the build # 10.6.1.14.10.

Please do reply.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] Disco180:
This is the FIX.

1. Download the Un-Lock tool for the TF-701, it can be found on the ASUS website and save it to your external SD card so that you will always have it.

2. Factory reset and don't associate your Google account (ASUS device tracker is defunct and you won't be able to verify your Google account

3. Run the Un-Lock tool on the factory reset TF-700 from the External SD card.

If you get the "un-known Error , Network try again later, yada yada yada.....It means that the ASUS server is not online or just busy not a fault of yours or mine. and you need to try again later as it says.

I have found that around 12pm EST is when its online for me usually you can do the math on that for your time zone. But keep trying as it does work. I would try every hour or so

Good Luck
[Asus Transformer TF700] theandies:
Anyone have the link to the unlock tool (ver. 7) I went to Asus site and it appears that no matter where I go or what I search for I cannot find the page to download it. I do have version 6 that I used on my TF201 but don't want to risk bricking my TF700.

Thanks

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Check that I found it in the link sbdags provided in his latest post.
[Asus Transformer TF700] DanyK494:
Can you explain the step by step process of how to downgrade, I'm in this dire situation right now
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
What dire situation? You don't need to downgrade. Just follow this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] sylgui:
If you DO want to go about it by downgrading:

1.) Download the firmware (do a Google search, as a newbie I can't post external links)

2.) Extract the ZIP - there will be another ZIP in that folder

3.) Connect tablet to computer

4.) Move ZIP to internal storage

5.) Reboot tablet

6.) You should get a notification in the lower right that an update is available. Click on that and it will ask to confirm installation of the new (old) firmware.

7.) It'll do it's thing, maybe 5-10 minutes. Then it'll reboot. Just give it time.
[Asus Transformer TF700] CapraNorvegese:
Hi, I can't find the apk in the asus site... I think that they have removed the TF700T section.

Can someone send me the apk?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Follow the link in my post two above yours. Everything you need is in that thread
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bencycle22:
I got JB 4.2 with 10.6.1.14.10. I can I down grade to 10.6.1.14.08?

Regards,

Ben
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If you are unlocked, yes. But why would you do that?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Lahdee:
Thanks for the info!

Successfully unlocked epad 10.6.1.14.10 using Kingo

ASUS tf700t Android 4.2.1 Kernel 3.1.10-gb1a9af5

Windows 8.1 using apk
[Asus Transformer TF700] chung54:
Hi all,

I think I'm being a bit of a numbnuts here but for the life of me I'm struggling to free my tablet up. Its currently running very very slow, when you select something to happen there's anything between 30 secs to 1min lag. All I want to do is install an android version, don't care which, that will allow this tablet to work smoothly. It's been relegated to being used for reading materials and kids games, but even then there's major lag and the kids dont' want to know (which is a good thing) but I still have an almost brick.

Having read the various instructions across many threads about unlocking/rooting/installing I'm still having trouble, not sure if it's age or whatever but anyway.

Does anyone know if any folks are willing to help by doing this for me, happy to make small contribution to time and effort of course as I just want this table to work!! I'm in the Sydney area.

Or if there isn't, does anyone know if anyone can talk me through it step by step? Again, happy to make small contribution for time and effort once done.

I'm pretty much at the end of my tether with this tablet, but reading some of the posts here, it seems it's worth persevering with.

Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you see this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891

That guide has helped many a novice. Ask there if you need more help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] chung54:
Ah yeah, that's the thread I tried to follow. Thanks, I'll post in there. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] iqcomputers:
New Working Link for Download Asus Unlock Tool

The US site no longer is hosting the unlock tool. It doesn't even list the TF700T.

I found it and downloaded from Asus Russian page https://www.asus.com/ru/support/Download/28/1/0/11/8/

(you can use Google Chrome to translate the page if you want)

Click on Utilities then look for

Описание	Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader(Only works with TF700T ICS OS)

The download button looks like a floppy disc

It worked for me on Android version 4.2.1

Build 10.6.1.14.10
[Asus Transformer TF700] amcferrin90:
Trying to unlock bootloader on a TF700T that someone pulled out of the closet. The links for the unlock tool are now dead. Does anyone have a copy of the unlock app they can host/share?

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] yongyek:
Anyone please help me to unlock bootloader ME301T .I have tried all methods, all unlock tools v6, v7, v8, using mitmproxy py all failed. it say network error.Please help me. Is there an unlock bootloader for ME301T with PC flash tool,with EDL mode?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Cjcody:
Ok
[Asus Transformer TF700] Cjcody:
Dude sorry my pm sounded funny. I use swift keyboard and it auto corrects my words. I didn't realize what it changed my words too.
[Asus Transformer TF700] james6478:
I am unlocked and rooted now. Thank you for make so simple to understand!

But I'm have trouble installing twrp via goomanger, it just come with a message that there no compatible recoveries for my device.

Please help, I want flash a ROM.

I'm sick and tired with lag on this tablet!

Thank you once again
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
hey i replied through PM but im not sure they are sending. check your invoice to let me know.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
hey, you're welcome

and sorry to hear this,

are you running JB 4.2.1?

to install TWRP:

1) Install GooManager from the Play Store

2) Open GooManager and provide root permissions

3) Hit Menu (or the button with the 3 dots on top right of your screen) and then Install OpenRecovery.
[Asus Transformer TF700] james6478:
Thanks mate. I'm up and running. Rooted and running a custom ROM. Thanks!

BTW, the goo sever was actually down, but I got there in the end :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Yea I thought that's what it was.

Glad to hear it worked out.
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
thanks for the work you put into this, everything worked seemingly well, but i can't get access to TWRP. any ideas?

also one last thing, i downloaded a root checker from the play store, and when i run it it says that it isn't rooted. i went through all of your steps. any ideas as to why it is saying this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Hey sorry to hear this.

You wont be able to install a custom recovery (twrp) from goomanager because it need root permission.

Im guessing you're actually not rooted since you can't get goomanager to work.

Try rooting again. Maybe you only unlocked your tablet..?

To root, follow the rooting instructions to enable usb debugging mode. download motochopper, and run the adb file and then the run file.

Try and let me know. You should really have no trouble rooting it with motochopper.
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
hey thanks for the quick reply. i presume there is no risk in doing it all over again? ( as in re-installing goo, twrp, etc)
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Np.

No there is no risk on trying again.

Goomanager wont work until you are rooted,

When you run motochoppper (the run file) it will look like a command prompt window, and it should give you a confirmation that your ''phone'' is successfully rooted.
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
got it. i went through the command prompts last time and it said that it was successfully rooted, and i tried a 2nd time today, but i only clicked the "run" file, and not the apk. will try that..thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Weird. Try again running theother file first,

Once rooted, if successful, go to. your apps window and look to see if you have an app ''supersu'' if its there then your good to go. You can check with the root checker you downloaded.
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
i do have supersu from the dload, but when i click on it it asks to update binaries, and then subsequently fails to dload. apparently other users are having the same issue according to the play store comments. is this the reason it isnt technically rooted?
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
I see. Yea something didn't go right. Being rooted means you have superuser access (supersu) so most likely thats why.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Stinkular:
Thanks

rickymh19,

Just wanted to say thanks for this. Rooted a locked TF700T on 4.2.1 using Ubuntu 12.04 in about 20 seconds.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
thats great to hear. glad it was easy to follow and that it works on ubuntu
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
attached is the message i am getting after running the "adb" application and then the "run" batch file. is this the normal message i should be getting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you previously try another root method? It seems to detect Superuser installed. Do you have it in the app drawer? Or SuperSU? I seem to remember there being a conflict if one was installed prior and you try to push the other one...
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
no, this is the only root method i've tried. after i was having the same issues the first time with supersu downloading the binaries, i went to the play store and downloaded it. i recall reading where if there were 2 superusers installed, the latest one installed would work and the other would be disabled.

any ideas on a workaround here? i just got my tf700t last week and only followed these instructions. is there a way to go back to scratch and try it all over again?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jan1jan1:
Is it possible to ONLY root the device and NOT unlock it?

If yes, what would be the disadvantages of not unlocking?

Background:

Unlocking breaks the warranty, and cannot be undone. Rooting can be undone, so I would prefer to only root if possible.

Thanks in advance for any advice.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Yes, it is possible to just root the device without unlocking it. if you follow what you quoted (the part that says "JUST TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE") you will only root.

The disadvantages of not unlocking depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

if you just want to tweak your device and what not, then just rooting is for you.

but if you are looking to install a custom ROM, then you have no other option but to unlock your device.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jan1jan1:
Very clear reply, much appreciated!!

EDIT: For those who doubt; it worked, I have full root, without unlocking.