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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Hello everyone, This is my first post on this forum, as I only rooted my prime a few months ago, and had not had any problems. I was running Hairybean 1.55 and decided to upgrade to the new 2.11 rom. I followed the instructions very closely and first upgraded to the 4.2.1 bootloader/ recovery. This step seemed to go fine. However, duing the install of the 2.11 rom, my Prime completely froze on the screen where you select the Asus options/apps/wallpapers/etc. I had no choice but to hard boot the Prime.

Now it boots directly into TWRP.

Since cache/dalvik, system, were all wiped, and Format Data was performed, there is no OS on the device. The major problems are that:

External SD card will not mount and is not recognized by device

When going into the "Mount" function in TWRP, only System can be mounted with the toggle. Data, Cache, or SDCard will not mount.

I am able to ADB push the "Upgrade Hairybean 4.2.1 Bootloader & Recovery.zip" file to /SDCard, but when I try to install it on the device it fails due to the fact "cache" will not mount.

I am trying to push the "Hairybean 2.11.zip" file to the Prime using ADB, but I get a "Protocol Failure" from the push command (the full command syntax I am using is: adb push "Hairybean 2.11.zip" /sdcard/"Hairybean 2.11.zip")

I do have a reasonable amount of experience rooting. This is the 5th Android device I have rooted. However, I am not very skilled in ADB.

Any advice anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. If I am totally hosed, does anyone have any experience sending an out-of-warranty unlocked Prime back to Asus for repair (if this is even repairable)?

Thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
What you describe with nothing being able to mount normally only happens if you install a different TWRP than the one provided in the Upgrade zip.

Are you sure you didn't try to install another recovery after installing the "Upgrade Hairybean 4.2.1 Bootloader & Recovery.zip" ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Thanks for responding, Flumpster. No, I installed the "Upgrade Hairybean 4.2.1 Bootloader & Recovery.zip" and then went straight to installing the "Hairybean 2.11". That is when it froze at the Asus options screen. Another interesting thing I didn't mention before is that is completely wiped my microSD card. Luckily I had backed up all the contents to a pc. I hadn't even downloaded another recovery, so there is no way I could have. Is this pretty much a hopeless case?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
Well the wiping the SDcard part is written in the requirements of the hairybean OP so you're to blame for that one for not reading ;)

As for the big problem at moment can you still get into bootloader?

If so can you try the first fix on the following link please.

Also can you tell me what the long number is on the top left of the bootloader screen.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40149294&postcount=8
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Sorry, I guess I didn't read it correctly that the external microSD would get wiped in the process as well as the internal "SDcard" storage. I always make sure my internal and external storage are backed up anyway, so it wasn't a big deal.

I can not get my prime to boot into the bootloader. Not matter what I try, the first thing I see after the Asus screen is the TeamWin splash screen. It then goes to TWRP and wants me to put in my "password" even though I have never used that. I hit cancel and it goes into TWRP. Perhaps there is something I'm doing wrong? I hold "volume down and power" until the "unlocked message appears in the top left and then release both buttons.

If I am able to ABD push the blob file in your other post onto my internal SD, can I then run the file using an ADB shell or the TWRP terminal or something? If so, is there anyway you can give me some quick instructions on doing so?

I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out. You are going above and beyond.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
AH.. my bad mate.. I thought you was talking about the internal being wiped..

It definitely should not have wiped your external sd card.. There isn't even an option there to do that I don't think.

Are you sure it has been wiped. Have you tried looking at it on your computer?

As for your other problem can you make sure you have adb drivers installed and then try adb reboot bootloader while in twrp.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Yeah, I checked it on my PC and it was as clear as it was new. :) No worries though. Probably just a fluke of the install freezing and my hardbooting (which was maybe a massive mistake?)

Just to clarify, do you mean have ADB drivers installed on my PC or on the prime? I have them on my pc and am able to open a terminal and do "ADB Devices" and it finds the prime. Are you saying to do an "ADB reboot bootloader" command from my PC while the Prime is connected and in TWRP? Or do I need to install ADB drivers on the Prime somehow?

Sorry for my ignorance on some of this stuff.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
Yes.. while in twrp connect the cable to pc and type adb reboot bootloader from command prompt.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Ok. The ADB command worked to get into the bootloader. Here is what it says at the top left of the bootloader screen:

Key driver not found.. Booting OS

Android cardhu-user bootloader (1.00 e) released by "WW_epad-10.6.1.8-20130225" A03

Starting Fastboot USB download protocol

Given this, should I go ahead and try installing the TWRP.blob file from your other thread link?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
That is really your only option. If that doesn't work it looks like you might be hard bricked.

Quite a lot of people over on the TF300 forums ended up in the same position after their normal Asus update and only some could unbrick.

Best of luck mate.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Thanks,

Just to make sure I know what I'm doing. I have put the blob file in my ADB directory. Now are these the commands? :

adb shell

fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob

Then if that doesn't work, I try:

adb shell

dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4

In that post you say to reboot normally, not to recovery. But since I have no rom installed, I need to go back to recovery and try to flash the Hairybean 2.11 rom again. Is that correct?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Well, I don't know if that is going to work anyway. When I try to open an ADB shell it says "device not found" while the prime is at the bootloader screen. My pc shows it connecting though, and in device manager it says "device is working properly". Any thoughts?

And if I boot back into TWRP using the RCK button, it will then find the device in ADB and open a shell.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
Fastboot is not adb. You need the Fastboot.exe

---------- Post added at 08:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 PM ----------

I am going to brick my tablet like yours to try and get out of it.

Try the Fastboot method for now from bootlader.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Ok, so option one does not seem to work in this case. Is this what I need to do for option 2?

In Twrp: ADB push twrp.blob to the /sdcard directory.

Then open an "ADB shell"

type "su" then return.

type "dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4" then return?

Then try to go back into TWRP and install Hairybean 2.11?

Thanks again. There will be a donation headed your way for all your trouble.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
Well option 2 is mainly for if you can still get into the tablet but I will try it from inside twrp now.

I am now in the same position as you with the password screen and no mounts.

Back soon.

---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 PM ----------

Unfortunately I pushed the twrp to the /cache folder and then managed to run dd if=/cache/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 ok and it looked like it had completed ok but on restart it does not flash the recovery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Well, bricking your own tablet is a little extreme, haha. I do appreciate all the effort you are making on my part to troubleshoot this issue though. Good luck. I'm confident you'll figure something out. You do great work with the HairyBean roms.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
I have nvflash backups.. I can unbrick at any time mate.

When you tried it the bootloader way with fastboot what was happening?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
This is what is diplayed in the cmd window on the PC

sending 'recovery' (7966kb)...

OKAY [ 2.172s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 3.167s]

finished. total time:: 5.345s

However, nothing happens on the prime. It seems to freeze the bootloader such that pushing the up-volume button will not select RCK to go back into TWRP. I have to do a reboot from ADB.

I don't suppose there is a way to do a NVFlash back to stock or something (or you would have mentioned that already :laugh: ) I am not familiar at all with NVFLash. But it sounds like I should make myself familiar with it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
You can only use nvflash if you created backups with it while on ICS.

You know when it says that sending recovery/writing recovery in fastboot, do you see a blue line filling?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
No, there is no blue line. Nothing on the bootloader screen seems to change at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
This looks like the same problem some people had over on the TF300 and unfortunately without a way for you try fix 2 I linked you to earlier there doesn't seem to be a way to fix it.

You can't do fix 2 because you no longer have an OS on there.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2179874&highlight=fastboot

If I come across a way to get you out of it I will let you know.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Just out of curiosity, do you think this is something that Asus could fix if I sent it in? It is out of warranty (bought in December 2011), but as long as it wasn't too expensive, would maybe be worth it. Looks like refurb Primes are going for $250, so as long as it would be reasonably cheaper than that...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
They can definitely fix it but it depends on what place it is returned to.

Some places insist on replacing the motherboard which is not required and charge a lot.

Some other places can just reflash the bootloader and firmware with the tools they have and do not charge anything.

There seems to be a massive difference between the centers that they are sent back to.

You will not be charged for them looking at it and can always have it back unrepaired but I would advise waiting for the official TF201 release to come out and tell them it happened as you was upgrading (I know this is slightly dodgy but they could have just left us all have nvflash access and no one would be in this position in the first place).

They will still know that your bootloader it unlocked but depending on the service center they might fix it for you for free.

If you do not want to wait for that tell them that you have messed up your bootloader by accident and there is nothing wrong with any hardware and if it is possible can they reflash it for you.

Good luck with anything you try and let me know if you need any more help mate.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Well, there is probably no need to wait for them to do an update. My prime boots to TWRP no matter what, even just trying to boot normally, so they'll know I was trying to install a custom rom. I guess I'll just have to try to send it in and hope they'll reflash it either free or at least cheap. Hopefully I can prevent them from swapping out the system board.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
You´re not alone mate... i have the same symthoms...

one question is, did you tried fasboot flash recovery with the battery over 80-90%?

:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Good to know I'm not alone Juanbad. But bad for you. Yeah, my prime was nearly fully charged when I tried the fastboot flash of TWRP. blob. Still no luck. I'm going to look into the possibility of sending in to asus to get it reflashed so I at least have a working tablet again. Keep me posted if you find any solutions or options.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
I dont know if this have something to do but another TF300T with same brick says this:

hach-que	Old

20th January 2013, 05:29 AM

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Okay, I managed to solve this. On the TF300T you need to use the version of Blobpack with signed support. It can be found on GitHub under drwowe/BlobTools (because I can't post links v_v).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Interesting. I am at work for the next 7-8 hours so I won't have a chance to test this for a while. Let me know if you give it a try and if you have any success. Thanks for your help. Flumpster, do you know anything about this Blob and if it is different than the one from your post that I have tried?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
It would be better to see what context that quote came from with a link to the post really.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
[/COLOR]Links to similar problems:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2236885

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2205158

And this link is where i copied the last post about signing blob file:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2107159

Hope we can get the info tuned...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
This post makes senses:

...would be great if there was a way to use fastboot to turn off secure/encryption stuff and to make sure its unlocked...our possible way to re-partition...don't even know if that would be helpful...

Dont know of course, if there is anyways... :S
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
I've read thru them posts you linked and read thru a lot more over on the TF300 where people have the same problem as you and I still can't see any of them ways fixing it.

I will keep looking for you tho.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
Thanks so much flumpster! Hope will be a solution... I can also conect it via APX with volup + pwr and the drivers. But as far as i know i cant do anything if nvflash isnt activated on the ICS :-/ .... isnt it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
Yes, you would need the backups that were created with nvflash that was done before.

If you don't have these you cannot use apx mode.

You also cannot use someone elses backups as they are exclusive to each machine.

It is a strange one as people on the TF300 are getting to this brick in different ways.

Some people are flashing the wrong recovery for the bootloader version they are on and getting it.

Some people are running out of battery during the flashing of the new bootloader and recovery and that is causing it.

And then some people are not even unlocked and have had it by taking the official update straight from Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
Hi Fumpster,

I´ve sent my prime to RMA. Hope they reflash it for free... some people in Europe have been flashed for free their unlocked devices...

If i receive it repaired, and to prevent... its possible to downgrade to ICS to make this brick free Nvflash method? or if it came on 4.1 JB there is nothing to do...?

Thanks in advance!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
I know that dlads sent his back and he left a big message on the screen and in the box asking them if they could put ICS on it also when they returned it and they did.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
yeahhh?? really?? Thats what i did!!!?? but i´m not sure if they are going to... hope they will!!

Then i´ll make my BrickProof backup :D

Will tell you soon...

:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sahilcc7:
Hmmm...I have to send in my prime for the unlock issue. Maybe if I write a note saying 'downgrade to ICS firmware please' ... Then I can make NVFlash backups!!! Do all service centers have the software to do the downgrade? I could say that the unlock tool says ICS only so I want ICS installed. Even though it works on JB.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flumpster:
I would just be honest with them and tell them you want ICS so you can make nvflash backups and not brick it or not even go into it. Just say you want ICS as you prefer it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
What process did you guys use to set up RMA with asus? Are you both in Europe? I'm in the US and trying to figure out the best way to go about getting asus to reflash mine and prevent them from replacing the system board. Are yours still in warranty? Mine is not. Let me know if they charge you for the flash and if everything goes smoothly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] juanbad:
You can use the commonly excuse used: "The unlock tool brick my tablet" i´ve seen some people from Europe that have been flashed for free, of course, they were on warranty. Hope you can get a reflash service for a low cost. Also ask for ICS reflash instead of JB... so you can make your BrickProof backup!

:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cficklin31:
Juanbad,

Did you send your Prime in to Asus for RMA? If so, have you gotten it back yet, and what did it cost? Did they just flash the OS for you or try to tell you it needed a system board?

Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kulawy:
Hi guys,

i'd like to flash my device (XDA II) for the first time but i'm newbe (and my english is horrible) Embarassed

I've read http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/HimalayaRomFlashing this instruction but still i've got no idea how to flash :-/

My DeviceData.txt:

USB 32

1.60.00WWE

PH10

TMOBILE

WWE1.60.47

1.10.00

I've used er2003edit to add some cabs to ms_.nbf (changed config.txt).

But what now? Which program should i use to flash the device? How to modify device data in Radio and nk (using xda2nbftool??) if i dont know password for radio and nk file?

UPDATE: i've managed with almost everything - now i've got an error : ERROR 102: CE IMAGE FILE CHECKSUM ERROR

i've used xda2nbftool with -C -u parameters on every file..

What i'm doing wrong?

Cheers,

Przemek.

P.S. Please help me - i don't want to destroy my toy. I won't buy new one for a looong time.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kulawy:
Ok. i've used clean i-mate 1.72.126 , not changet anything.

I've ran script like this:

xda2nbftool -x nk.nbf nk.nba 0x20040304

xda2nbftool -x radio_.nbf radio_.nba 0x20040306

xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040305

xda2nbftool -so TMOBILE -v ms_.nba

xda2nbftool -so TMOBILE -v Radio_.nba

xda2nbftool -so TMOBILE -v nk.nba

del *.nbf /q

xda2nbftool -e nk.nba nk.nbf 921211

rename ms_.nba ms_.nbf

rename radio_.nba radio_.nbf

Del nk.nba

and then HimaUpgradeUt.exe and i still have a problem with error 102.

Any ideas?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] beecher:
This should help...

xda2nbftool -x NK.nbf NK.nba 0x20040304

xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms_.nba 0x20040305

xda2nbftool -x Radio_.nbf Radio_.nba 0x20040306

del *.nbf -y

xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so TMOBILE -sl WWE -v NK.nba

xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so TMOBILE -sl WWE -v ms_.nba

xda2nbftool -sd PH10 -so TMOBILE -sl WWE -v Radio_.nba

xda2nbftool -c -u -v NK.nba

xda2nbftool -c -u -v ms_.nba

xda2nbftool -c -u -v Radio_.nba

xda2nbftool -x NK.nba NK.nbf 0x20040304

xda2nbftool -x ms_.nba ms_.nbf 0x20040305

xda2nbftool -x Radio_.nba Radio_.nbf 0x20040306

del *.nba -y

then run update tool...

You did mistake with XORing the final files with different XOR keys...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mrxjhsnx:
Is it possible for us to get a o

Port with the halo feature or someone to work a zip to port it to aosp based ROMs? (Cm10.1 and AOKP?)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RootTheMachine:
It's possible it could come to cm, like what happened with pie controls.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mrxjhsnx:
That's what I'm hoping for!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bloggert:
i've been digging through the Language and Keyboard settings, but I can't seem to find any option that lets me disable the auto-capitalization "feature". has anyone managed to figure this out?

thanks!
[General Accessories] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
I wanna know your secret for getting all these review samples lol. I'm going broke from buying all my stuff. Keep buying new cases every week or so. Usually buy 3 or 4 at a time. You do have the best reviews around tho. Most people think 2 sentences and a few pics equals a review.

☆SoA: Son's of Android™☆

I like to break stuff! :D
[General Accessories] xKrisx:
Contact the manufacturer directly. Explain to them what you do and why. Show some examples of your work. "This is the biggest part, they want verification you are actually doing what you say your going to do." Request said product for review.

Back when I worked for ATT I used to do this for Incipio. I would test the product and write reviews on a couple different websites for them. People always trust the review from a user over that off the manufacturer. And the non professional photos help because you actually can trust them.

But regardless Vectron, awesome review and I think im going to pick one of these up.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Well, I think you answered your own question with that last sentence of how NOT to approach the review if you want to request a sample ;) It's not just about get freebies, you have to build a portfolio of consistent work so manufacturers would trust you. And in general, its a lot of actual work. I can't even get into YT reviews because of lack of free time. Kris summarized it very well in his post above.

Btw, I do feel somewhere guilty when I read feedbacks about people liking my reviews so much they are saving money to buy more N2 accessories. I know it's your money to spend, and I'm probably somewhat guilty of having a more optimistic review outlook, although pictures can't lie :) Keep in mind, a lot of my reviews are based on first impression out of the box, and I do try to come back later and update posts with a more longer term impression. For those who already have these or even a similar product for another phone, and been using it for awhile - I would really appreciate a follow up comments/feedback with your own impressions either if you like it or hate it. I send review links to all the manufacturers and they do closely monitor these. So any positive or negative feedback will be extremely useful for them to improve the product.
[General Accessories] CLTnik:
Thanks for the review. I ordered blue and lime. Looks great and I need something slim with some sort of drop protection so I am very excited about this one.

Sent from My Note 2
[General Accessories] VitaliyUvakin:
Vectron, how is this case compare to UAG? Are they in same category? Which one you prefer?
[General Accessories] sithjedi333:
How thick is it compared to your usual TPU case?
[General Accessories] vectron:
With an exception of a slightly thicker side grips and bottom portion (the parts outside of PC layer) everything is on par with a typical TPU case.
[General Accessories] vectron:
These are not in the same category, so it will be hard to compare. Although not exactly similar design, I would put this in Case-Mate Tough category because of inner rubber tpu and outter PC shell and being slim, although Ultra has an advantage of full inner layer coverage and better outer PC layer material. Also, option of different color combinations is a big plus. To be honest, for my specific needs I prefer UAG because of a thicker bumper and my use outdoors and in the lab at work. Also, I do so many reviews of different accessories that I'm in constant need to take case on'and'off where I prefer one molded piece design. But in comparison, UAG doesn't have as friendly grip due to it's squared off design and it's customization with a vent insert is not as bold as being able to interchange TPU and PC on Ultra.
[General Accessories] VitaliyUvakin:
I will probably still go with UAG based on your reviews, since it has another advantage over ultra : it fits in seidio convert holster.