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[Asus Transformer TF700] Deleted member 5049530:
Yes -- the bootloaderblob is in the same directory. It could be that I'm just not giving it enough time to write before I give up on it, but I've given it upwards of 15 minutes or so without the command finishing.

I tried using one of the flashable bootloader/TWRP packages, and flashing it fails, too, with:

"asset failed: write_raw_image("/data/media/blob", "staging")"

It's as if it won't let anything be written to staging.

I'm going to ask this in the Flatline thread, but I do thank you for your reply!! :)

*UPDATE* I guess I'm not going to post this in the Flatline thread because I'm not allowed to post in Dev threads -- haha... oh well.

Has anyone who's gone through the Flatline procedure for extracting nvflash blobs followed up and returned back to a stock bootloader? Neither fastboot nor flashing a package in recovery seem to want to write to staging for some reason. I read in another thread that it might be because the bootloader isn't unlocked (double-negative, I know..). Upon booting, the tablet says the bootloader is unlocked in the upper-left corner, but issuing "fastboot -i 0x0b05 getvar all" returns:

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.0

(bootloader) version-baseband: 2.0

(bootloader) version: 0.4

(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(bootloader) mid: 001

(bootloader) product: Cardhu

(bootloader) secure: yes

(bootloader) unlocked: no

(bootloader) uart-on: yes

(bootloader) partition-size:bootloader: 0x0000000000800000

(bootloader) partition-type:bootloader: basic

(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 0x0000000000800000

(bootloader) partition-type:recovery: basic

(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 0x0000000000800000

(bootloader) partition-type:boot: basic

(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x0000000030000000

(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4

(bootloader) partition-size:cache: 0x000000001ac00000

(bootloader) partition-type:cache: ext4

(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0x00000006e5680000

(bootloader) partition-type:userdata: ext4

all:

finished. total time: 0.105s

(I've replaced my serial number with x's) Is it normal for this command to report back that the bootloader not unlocked, or is that bit of information referring to something else?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
IIRC this is normal.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Deleted member 5049530:
That's a relief that's it's still unlocked (not that it was behaving like it was locked again).

Another thought -- could my problem be that the staging partition is not mounted in fastboot since it didn't show up in the list of partitions from my previous post? After all, the bootloaderblob is supposed to get written to staging, so if it's not there, maybe that's why it's getting stuck..?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I'm no expert on this, but I seriously doubt it. There's a bunch of partitions on this device and they aren't listed either.

I wonder if you might have better luck with TWRP instead of CWM. Why don't you try to fastboot TWRP 2.6.1 to your tablet and try to flash the BL/TWRP package from the CROMi-X thread again?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Deleted member 5049530:
:D Happy :D Happy :D Happy :D

That did the trick! Just about the only combination I probably hadn't over the last week or so.

I flashed the TF700-specific TWRP 2.6.3.1 (without the bootloader in it) found in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47153833&postcount=488&nocache=1&z=3454984016028628 , which finally allowed me to flash the bootloader/recovery package in the OP of the CROMi-X thread. Every time I had tried to flash the same bootloader/recovery package within CWM 6.0.4.4 it would fail at trying to update the bootloader, so neither the bootloader nor TWRP recovery were getting installed.

Expert or not, I can't thank you enough for your help, berndblb!! :highfive:

A follow up question for those in-the-know: So the custom recovery that I was using (CWM 6.0.4.4) was stopping flashing a new bootloader to staging through fastboot, or was that just a coincidence? I'm not going to try to fastboot the bootloader again to test it -- I'm on 10.6.1.14.10 US and I'm happy to leave it alone until I *have* to update it again.

The reason I'm asking it to try to better understand the purposes and relationship between APX, Fastboot, recovery. By all means, someone please correct me where I go wrong with this since I'm just speculating:

APX is a very low-level interface, maybe comparable to the BIOS in a PC, where as long as the hardware isn't damaged or corrupted, this interface will be available to read and write (primarily) to memory locations in the internal sdcard?

Fastboot is one level up, providing a fairly low-level interface, with more options for dealing with partitions created on the sdcard?

The recovery (as in CWM or TWRP, etc) is another level up, providing an user interface on the device to install packages and deal with system-level stuff before Android actually boots up and takes over?

I don't even know if any of that is even close to correct, but following teh above, that's why I would be surprised and why I'm asking if the custom recovery would have been able to stop fastboot from installing the bootloaderblob -- I would have thought that the custom recovery would not have been started yet while in fastboot mode.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I am glad this did the trick for you! :GOOD:

I can't tell you why CWM didn't work - I just have no experience with it.... My guess: The bootloader/recovery combo does not work....

About APX, fastboot etc. you're pretty much dead on. Except that APX mode is useless to you if you didn't generate the NVflash blobs to use in APX BEFORE you actually need them.

If you want to make your tablet brickproof, check out this guide from the good people at AndroidRoot who gave us the option of flashing away with peace of mind: https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash/

Note: This requires you to flash a customized bootloader and recovery! You can fastboot back to your current setup afterwards, but maybe you want to give yourself a week or so to just enjoy what you just obtained :D

Read the guide very carefully and check out the corresponding thread on XDA. This is not for the faint of heart, but I made it work - so it's not that hard ;)

Re-reading your post, there's maybe a little more info I can provide. When you flash a bootloader, it actually gets written to the staging partition. During the next boot it will be written to it's proper partition. That's why you cannot flash a bootloader in recovery and in the same session flash a rom. You have to boot in between for the bootloader flash to take hold.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Deleted member 5049530:
Already have my multiple copies of my nvflash blobs stashed safely away, and yes, all thanks to the amazing work by the guys at AndroidRoot! I had been kicking myself for just about a year because the first thing I did after I got the tablet was to install any Asus system updates to see if I could live with the tablet stock. Little did I know Asus had *just* pushed the 9.4.5.30 bootloader which blocked access to the nvflash blobs (yeah, and that was the first thing I installed within the first 15 minutes of owning it!! D'oh..).

The Flatline procedure worked great, and exactly as described on the AndroidRoot site and in the Flatline thread. After I had the blobs, I wanted to restore CWM and a standard bootloader. I managed to get CWM installed first, and, well,.. got stuck trying to reinstall the bootloader.

I understood how the bootloader was supposed to get installed -- I've been avidly lurking through the forum for quite a while. But I could not for the life of me get anything to actually transfer it to staging. Apparently the culprit was CWM -- installation would just fail. Perhaps this is a heads up for anyone else using CWM Recovery if we have to update the bootloader again?

Again though, many thanks for your help!!

PS. New Golden Rule: **NEVER** install a manufacturer's system update until you've read all the relevant XDA posts about what is does and what it blocks!! (I stupidly lost root on a Droid 2 Global for about 3 or 4 months that way -- seriously considered getting rid of the phone until someone found away to get root back and I could start flashing roms again!.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] R77:
What kernels work for Jellybam Version 10? I have the T-mobile Samung Galaxy S2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
That rom is not discussed here.... And eventually a mod will close this thread.

Try their website for help. ;)

Sent from my cellular telephone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikmalot:
Greetings fellow humans,

I've been playing with CyanogenMod for a couple of weeks, and while I appreciate the custamizability of CM, but I miss some of the polish of TouchWiz (particularly WiFi Calling). I've considered flashing the stock ROM, but it lacks customization options, has that annoying bloatware, and is stuck at 4.1.2.

Do you have a favorite ROM based non Touchwiz for the T-989? I've heard Omega is great, but it seems like it's only for the S3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Naddict:
Every rom here is great, try them all.

Users are expected to do their own research into getting this, very personal answer for their devices. This thread is closed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] edlowjr:
Used foxfi wireless tethering for years but now with MJ7 it is not working. Not rooted, just want to be able to use my unlimited data to get wifi on my pc when not at home. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
You can easily tether your unlimited phone. Verizon has an add-on to your plan that permits it.

OK, I know. You want to do it without paying.

Yes, it's quite possible, apparently.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Robshr:
I have PA nodded 4.0 with glitch kernel installed and the primator zip fix installed and that seems to be the only room i: can get working WiFi on I was wondering if anyone else is have the same issue
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] meekrawb:
You posted in the wrong place.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380904
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] vn00914361:
You posted in the wrong place.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380904
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teknomar7:
Has anyone tried using mybackup pro yet? I flashed the Cataclysm rom and used it to restore my apps and data. I ran through this process a few times...

- The apps appear to install, but only a fraction of them do.

- When I go to the market after the restore and try to install the other apps, I get some "unknown error -110" or something of that nature (I tried clearing the cache and data of the Play Store app and couldn't get it to work again without reflashing)

- The app crashes if I try to restore the system settings causing my phone to reboot

- Doesn't seem to restore home screens at all

Just want to see if I'm the only person having this issue and if anyone knows a workaround.

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wund3rground:
Titanium Backup. Accept no substitute.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teknomar7:
Titanium backup just seems so much more complicated imo. The interface is just archaic looking to me. I haven't really used it much though, but usually mybackup pro works for the most part on other phones I've had.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teknomar7:
Well, I took the plunge and tried Tibu. Worked way better. The only thing it didn't restore was my wallpaper and widgets. Everything else worked great and no problems with the market. I'm sold... already upgraded to pro.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Synyster06Gates:
When I do a batch restore I always go make sure to do all missing apps + user data. Brings back my wall paper, home screen and everything. Pro is awesome since it gives you the batch restore option.
[HTC One X] TheHappyBuddhist:
I'm new to ViperX.. been on CM for a while. I see that the sweep2wake is not supported by the kernel and only sweep2unlock is working. I guess Alex V kernel is the best to support this. But my other concern is battery life. Which kernel is best to support sweep2wake and also a better battery?

P.S. I've seen threads about s2w,, but not with battery+s2w.. hope I didn't violate the forum rules.. Please guide me..
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Try the different Alex V kernels is my only advice. I hear that the 2.6rc is very stable. Ow and Alex V is the only one who supports this. There is no choice until kernel source is released
[HTC One X] TheHappyBuddhist:
Thanks a lot... So guess I can use the Venom Flasher to flash the kernel? And also I was confused with all those versions of Alex V kernel.. thanks for the recommendation :) :thumbup:
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
I suggest to flash it manually, most safest way to get a good flash
[HTC One X] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
yep try out alex-v 2.6 pa3 it's really good :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] clemmie:
Hey gang,

Rogers user here.

I tried to root using cf's autoroot and after ODIN'ing 4.3, now I can't get into recovery. I reflashed 4.3 a few times hoping that would do it but I have had no luck.

Does anyone have a link to the twrp stock recovery .tar? A .zip won't work for obvious reasons. I am using ODIN.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also, has anyone had any luck rooting the stock 4.3? The forums are packed with posts featuring these keywords and I've spent a good deal of time reading posts that don't help. Please point me in the right direction.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
Not sure what you're looking for. Twrp is not the stock recovery and there is no tar of it afaik. There's a .img but that's not going to do you any good. The stock recovery should come along with odining the stock firmware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] clemmie:
fm
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ssss25:
Clemmie.. Did u just wipe and reflash 4.3 using Odin? U started all over when u did that or did u keep ur apps and settings. I understand u lost root and custom recovery... I am on 4.2.2 and looking to update to 4.3 without wiping and maintaining root too...
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bdtao:
Has anyone else noticed some rotation issues with the kindle fire (HDX 7)?

Some apps such as instagram and spotify do not rotate once opened regardless of altered settings/reboots.

GoLauncher also does not work in landscape unless rotation lock is on in landscape.

Is there any fix to this?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Faznx92:
Fire OS 3 && 3.1 is very buggy. The reboots are the most vexing thing. I tried a launcher but was annoyed. I'm praying lots of people root this thing then the devs come out with ROM's Kernals Tools and stuff. I don't have a prime account. I got the HDX because it has the best hardware for the price. Just please!!!! Get me away from Fire OS!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Maverick777:
Odd. I haven't had a single reboot since updating to 3.1. I had a few before the update.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Faznx92:
Lol lucky you
[Micromax A116] babvin:
I've a request on how to keep a particular Mac address While flashing different ROMs?

I need to add phone's MAC to router whenever to I flash ROMs
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Wayne Nelson:
I am new to PDAs, so please pardon my ignorance. I recently purchased a PDA2k EVDO (CDMA/Harrier) which was stock standard (ROM 2.03.00 WWE, date 15/12/04, Radio HA01_140, ExtROM 2.03.111 WWE & BT 1.0.0.3500). As my PDA2k didn't have audio BT profile, I installed the BT 3900 stack. I can now hear fantastic stereo music via my iTech BlueBAND headphones but can bearly hear my phone from the same headset. The phone volume is set to maximum without any effect. Before the upgrade, on BT 3500, the phone worked perfectly on this headset but I couldn't play music thru the headset. I have checked in the forums for similar problems but haven't found an answer for this one. Other glitches - the first time I installed 3900, the screen froze. I had to do a hard reset to overcome this and subsequently lost 3900 (to 3500) on restore. The BT signal on 3900 cuts out occassionaly but I get a line-of-sight range of @10m. Please help and thanks.

PS. Great site - I've learned a lot in a short time. Cheers.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Deleted member 4493700:
i'm current stuck on the leaked version of 4.3 and i was just wondering if i was able to get the 4.3 official. maybe through a nandroid or if someone comes up with a flashable zip with the system
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
One day, it randomly shuts down, and I haven't been able to turn it on ever since.

Actually, I can, but then it shuts down a few seconds after. I can't even get into recovery or download mode becasue of this.

It vibrates when I try to turn it on, if that matters.
[Galaxy S III General] Drakenfall:
I would try to put it in download mode, and then flash a stock fresh Rom, to see if it solves the problem.
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
As stated above, it won't last long enough to go into download mode.
[Galaxy S III General] Drakenfall:
Well, when I start in download mode, it goes straight to there, even without battery but connected to usb for example.

It should allow to do it, how do you try to go to download mode?
[Galaxy S III General] rhadee:
You need a JIG to start it, have a look here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1767763
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
Is your phone an I9300 ??
[Galaxy S III General] earthman5678:
I think your eMMC just died on you.
[Galaxy S III General] kaynpayn:
If you're in any luck it's just your battery failing. Borrow one from a friend and give it a try. My dad's gnexus was in the very same situation, turns out his battery was malfunctioning. A 3€ cheapo new one off ebay and all is well again.
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
What is that?

And I have tried a friend's working battery, it's the same thing.
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
It's a T-Mobile one.
[Galaxy S III General] badaeng:
I had a similar issue. My power button was stuck once pressed and therefore the boot did not get past the Samsung screen. Rebooted before it got to recovery or download. Fixed it with some oil
[Galaxy S III General] UrbanDrawer:
It's called "Sudden Death Syndrome" (or SDS), but it only affects some I9300's with 16GB of internal memory.
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
Only 19300s and not other variants right?
[Galaxy S III General] UrbanDrawer:
Maybe I9305, I'm not 100% sure.
[Galaxy S III General] pham818:
alright thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
TMOBILE I9300 International MODEL or a different model suplied by TMobile ?

Actual model is critical to advise wrong model and you may brick your phone .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] neophilly:
I have successfully rooted my phone. I am on Dark Stalker Version 4 and I am just wondering, what are the best setting post root to maximize out Note 3. I am not getting good battery life. and I just want to make sure I have everything set up the best way. i want to the app list and froze all the apps that aren't needed. I still don't think I am running at maximum capacity when I look at the benchmark scores others are posting. I have searched high and low, and I haven't found anything that tells you specifically the setting needed to boost your phone to maximum levels. any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tu3218:
I'm using Nova Launcher and I can long press, select music playlist and choose one of my own created playlists in google music. But the automatic playlists don't show up like recently added, and thumbs up playlists. I had these as shortcuts before on my old S3 but don't know how I got it to work. I use my S4 for music over bluetooth in my car and would like to just press a shortcut for those playlists and they automatically start playing. Any ideas how to get these shortcuts? Thanks
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martijn12345:
I've tried for days now. I am still not able to root my TF300 device. I've read a few topics here. Googled, watched 3 video's on youtube. But I can't get it done.

I've successfully unlocked my device. I've prepared all everything on my computer. But when I turn of my tablet, turn it back on holding PWR + VOL DOWN I do not get a USB option. First I thought it was a driver problem but I think I have sorted that out now. Tablet in normal mode connects fine, Asus sync works, everything seems to be in order. So where is that USB icon I am looking for?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graphdarnell:
If ur on 4.2 bootloader (rom 10.6.x.xx) there's no usb icon. As soon as you power on by holding volume down +, you're in fastboot mode. Look for the tiny characters at the top left. They should tell you "fastboot" "download mode."
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martijn12345:
Holy moly I feel very stupid now lol. Solved :)
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajestapaknaga:
my experience, just following as this posted before :

Download SuperSu zip file from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 (choose the flashable version) ]and place it on a SD card or inside the root of your tablet's internal memory

Reboot the tablet holding vol down, and when the three icons appear, hit volume up to enter recovery

Flash the zip you just downloaded

Wipe Dalvik/Cache (just in case)

Reboot

You are now rooted!
[Acer Iconia A500] ctackett6407:
The title says it all.

I'm not sure how we did it, but we wanted to restore the Acer A500 back to factory and when I did it I was following some guide and now the boot screen shows PB and the model number under About Tablet says G100W which is odd because I have to original box that this came in and it says Acer Iconia A500 all over it.

I think i really mucked this up.

Anyway to fix it?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hienproqb272:
If you've used Android 4.1 or later on a phone or tablet with 1GB of RAM, you know things can get a little tight in the memory department. That's what makes newer and slightly underpowered devices like the Lenovo Yoga a little disappointing. Google has decided to trim the fat with Android 4.4 in an initiative they've christened "Project Svelte." This isn't a single change, it's a wide range of additions to the Android API and optional hardware configurations designed to make KitKat run smoothly on devices with as little as 512MB of system memory.

According to the new 4.4 developer page, Project Svelte starts with recommendations and options targeted at device manufacturers. Specifically:

Dalvik JIT code cache tuning

kernel samepage merging (KSM)

swap to zRAM

tune out-of-memory levels for processes

set graphics cache sizes

control memory reclaim

When it comes to pure software, core processes have been trimmed to use less memory and protect system memory from hungry apps. Android will also launch concurrent services in sequence instead of all at once to prevent slowdown. Imagine it as cleaning out the Startup folder in Windows, except that it's all happening behind the scenes. Developers also have access to the new ActivityManager.isLowRamDevice API, allowing memory-hogging features to be enabled and disabled as needed. Google will be integrating this feature into its own first-party apps, so even those with more powerful hardware should see at least some benefit.

Project Svelte isn't going to magically make older devices compatible with 4.4 - even Google's own Galaxy Nexus (with 1GB of RAM) isn't getting an official update, likely because of the aging OMAP SoC. But this will hopefully help devices like the original Nexus 7 and Nexus 4, not to mention upcoming low-end phones that will launch with 4.4, to better handle resources as apps become more hardware intensive.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Not happening man lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] knotes:
You shouldn't expect anything from LG, and now that almost all the Devs have given up on the g2x, I too have realized that there is no hope for the g2x.

But although this phone got screwed pretty bad, if it wasn't for this phone I would have never known about the xda community and the joy of rooting, and for that I am grateful.