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[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If it were that easy..... You need tools to unpack and repack a blob and the knowledge how to use them. And that's just for starters...

Do yourself a favor and get some ADB/fastboot solution working. It is tedious to resolve driver issues in Windows but sooner or later you will need it!!

Here's a workaround. A Linux live CD with adb/fastboot already installed. Boot your Windows machine off it, open a terminal and flash away:

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/46090-guide-adb-fastboot-linux-live-cd.html

Well, it says TWRP 2.6.3.2+, which means anything later than it is ok. Naturally it's better to have the latest version installed since they are usually better than the earlier ones....
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Maybe, just maybe, I'll wilt and make a TWRP 2.8.3.0 and 10.6.1.14.10 Bootloader package.... Maybe....need more people to tell me it is worth me doing.... ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Thanks for the link to a live CD for Linux. Since flashing the latest version of TWRP is not required rather just desirable, wouldn't it be easier to just flash the CROMi-X 5.0.3 + BL zip and then just use that recovery to flash that's 2.6.3.2 TWRP zip from the OP? No fastboot, live CD's required. It just seems like a lot of extra work and knowledge is needed to do it the way you suggested. Or what about a flashable zip with just the BL in it, if that is feasible? I just checked both mirror's for the 0921 build and it has been downloaded over 14,000 times. I wonder how many of those folks are technically adept at using adb or fastboot? Not everyone wants to learn Linux, adb and fastboot just in case the need arises. It's great for you techie types like yourself are always tweaking, experimenting and taking builds apart. But the average guy on the street just wants to be able to flash a new build or fix and continue using their tablet.

Now that I understand that TWRP 2.6.3.2 is all that is really needed, then maybe another zip really isn't needed. And for those who can't stand not having the latest version installed, they can learn fastboot or how to make a flashable zip. And if the time comes when I need a newer version, I'll just use blackmambazzz's tool again.

Thanks,

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Remember that you are on a developers site. Most of the software offered here is experimental and not a commercially supported product backed by a big company. I expect users on a developers site to learn at least the basics how to manage a custom operating system on their devices, and that includes getting fastboot and adb working. It's not rocket science - you don't even need Linux, and lots of "average guys on the street" managed to do it.

I understand that there are many users who don't want to deal with all that, and that's perfectly fine. Those people are usually happy with their stock ROMs and iPhones and don't even know what xda-developers is.

Finally, I recommend everyone to read this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yes pleeaaaaaase. ;)

It would make a lot easier for users just now updating from .4 - and a lot easier on those of us who try to help them :D

On the other hand - I'm always wondering if it is advisable to make it easier to flash bootloaders, recoveries.

I totally disagree with you, [MENTION=4396896]nevertells2[/MENTION], on this one. If you don't want to learn basic fastboot skills, you should not be messing with system level stuff. Really, it's essential and has saved countless users who made a mistake that soft bricked their tablet.

If the tablet only boots to fastboot - what are you going to do?

Flashing without fastboot is like driving at 100 mph on a freeway at night without seatbelt or lights. You can survive it if you're careful. But for how long?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Let me try to get it for you so you can do more important stuffs, hehe. I will give it a shot....;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] MaddDan:
Help switching back to internal ROM

Need some help, hope this is the right place to ask, there's a lot of threads.

I installed Crombi-kk internal and everything worked great. Decided to take the leap and install it to the SD card with ROM2SD. It installed and also seems to work great. I just can't figure out how to switch back and fourth between internal and external ROM's. I flash the ROM2SD1.zip in TWRP and i can see in the script where it replaces system and data but when i reboot, i end up back on the external ROM.

I think i'm missing something simple but can't find any real instruction on switching between the two.

Also, thanks for all the instructions and work, it's made this table useful again. i was set to shelve it and upgrade to a new tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
If you are booted power off the tab and remove EXT SD CARD ......

Boot the tablet.... Anytime after the boot animation starts you can replace your EXT SD CARD ....

This will boot to internal, then reboot and leave the card in and it will boot to external install ....

I always use 2 diff boot animations just so I know what is booting right now.....

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] MaddDan:
Thanks Josh, that worked, kind of, figured it was something simple. animation works for the internal ROM but it's not loading. When i flashed the ROM to the SD, it indicated i did not have the right Kernal on my internal ROM and said it could be upgraded.....looks like maybe there was a problem. i'll try reflashing the internal
[Asus Transformer TF700] JGuinan007:
it's worth doing

It's worth doing
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Definitely worth the uploaded bootloader

Yep I think an updated package with the last bootloader will be definitely worth.

Regards

Fhurzel
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Wow, tough crowd! :) I'm fully aware that XDA is a developers forum. But the majority that visit here are not even close to being in that class. They are folks who are tired of the manufacture's crappy Roms or who want to push the envelope a little bit and experience new things. I have been rooting and flashing builds on two different tablets going on four years and never found it necessary to use fastboot or adb. I do follow instructions to the letter and ask questions when I don't understand. I get where you guys are coming from, but I think you need to do the same when it comes to the vast majority of those who use these builds. If it ever comes to the point that fastboot is my only solution, I go download the necessary software and learn how to use it.

[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION], thanks for considering creating a new zip that contains the latest BL and TWRP. Hope you will do it.

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] kansasboy001:
Here is how to setup fastboot and abd: step one: Google "how to setup fastboot and adb" step 2 follow the instructions, downloading the android sdk and java. Step 3: profit
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You forgot one step after 2:

Step 3: Fight Windows driver problems until you run out of hair. :laugh: :mad: :p
[Asus Transformer TF700] kansasboy001:
I never really had and Windows driver problems. As long as you have the right drivers and the correct java jdk things will work fine. All that I ever had to do fix the environment variable for java.
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
You may like to go with one of these. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

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[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Like to test this for me? It's the 10.14 BL plus TWRP2.3.8.0.zip. You have the skills to use fastboot if needed.

I'll tell you exactly what I did. A friend I was discussing this issue with mentioned that Windows 7 has the

ability to read and write to zips directly. I tested his suggestion and damned it can. So I downloaded

the TF700 blob from TeamWin's techeratta file server and replaced the blob file in the zip and renamed

the zip to reflect the version of TWRP in it. FYI, the file in the zip was named blob, so I renamed the

openrecovery-twrp-2.8.3.0-tf700t.blob I downloaded to just blob and copied and replaced the one

in the zip. I already have the version of TWRP I want installed. So if you test it and it works, then

sbdags can just include it in the OP.

NT

OK, I removed the zip until we know for sure the blob contains the BL. Let me know.

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If it were that easy somebody would have taken care of it already.

I think what you did was, you just replaced the blob that held bootloader + recovery with just the recovery blob.

Remove the zip from your post please before somebody gets her/himself into trouble!
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
It is done, hehe......:D

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There are the ".EBT" and ".SOS" in the blob file. You need to replace the ".SOS" with the latest twrp and repack the blob. It should work....:fingers-crossed:

Update: I believed that there is a bug in the twrp-2.8.3.0. Every time flashing something in the twrp-2.8.3.0, you get an error message that Fail to get the default context or something. It is not a big deal but it is annoying....:crying:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yeah, thought so...

I just ran into that bug too!! I posted about it in the TWRP thread. Care to take a look at the logs I posted there?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I did look at it but I could not find anything stand out and don't know enough to find that bug. I hope that some devs here can figure it out, sorry.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
The latest bootloader and TWRP v2.8.3.0 Flashable zip!

Credit will go to sbdags because I took his zip from Cromi X and updated the latest TWRP version. I need some testers for this zip and please report any issue. I have verified the zip 4 or 5 times and it works just fine on my tf700t....:) I am too lazy to verify the bootloader version but the signature was matched when I tested it so it should work fine.

This is only for the US SKU device and I will upload the WW when someone confirms that it works.....;)

MD5: A3EA01F66DE3DB9DF5FABE337DAB95B8

Installing instructions from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425383

Look at the "Scenario Two" for the instruction and good lucks....haha
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
Here is a signed version...... :D

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722641735

Nicw work [MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] :good:

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks Josh....:)

I did not know that you worked on this zip... Otherwise, I would not play around with it....;) I leave it to you to update the rest of the SKU for others users...:good:

I need to learn how to sign the zip so I don't need the MD5 hash....
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
No no :D

That is your zip I just signed it ..... :D

PM and we can talk about getting you the tools to sign zips .....

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Thanks

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You got it up and running? :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
i/o scheduler

what's the i/o scheduler with best performance on crombi-kk installed on internal?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Not yet running. But I am very thankful for the help you providing. I will need to find sometime today to try it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Scheduler is generally coming from the kernel so it would be depended on the kernel that your device is running and what it supports...:)

ROW is generally good overall but it is bad for multitasking and write speed.

Deadline is an average for both read/write speed on the tf7oot. You will see an improvement on the write speed comparing to ROW.

CFQ is more like ROW. Priority to read than write

BFQ is another good scheduler for improving write speed.

NOOP is a FIFO like scheduler but it is very good for tf700t according to my testing.

SIO is like Deadline but without the overhead on disk seeking and implement for SSD hard-drive. I like it the best for the tf700t.

You should test all the schedulers to find the best fit for your usages. There is no such the best performance on any particular scheduler depending on your usages of your device, good luck...:fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Too bad those two links are not part of the OP. I tried to install ADB/Fastboot the old fashioned way one time and ran into all the problems mentioned by berndblb, step#3. Not everyone has the technical know how to use them. But it's good to know there are simple to use programs created to get them installed. Thanks

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
Thanks for reply, I'm using row with _that kernel at the moment. I'm quite satisfied with that, but after restart there are some lags. Would f2fs improve this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Lags are caused by a lot of factors so it is hard to guess what is going on. However, if it is only happening right after the restart, it could be the multitasking issue with ROW that I mentioned above....

f2fs would improve your random write speed and it is what bottleneck the tf700t. You should see improvement on f2fs comparing to ext4. Furthermore, you could try data2sd to see more improvement with a fast external SD. You should try out all the combinations as you can and find the best fit your device. Good lucks....:fingers-crossed:

Edit: _that's kernel does not support SIO. You could try NOOP scheduler to see any improving on the lags....
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
how to change from ext4 to f2fs without dataloss?
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
Do you have TWRP installed? In TWRP, do a Nandroid backup of your install. Then use TWRP to change the /data directory to f2fs. It will wipe it totally. But then all you do is restore the nandroid you just made, again using TWRP to do so. It will write your saved files back to the f2fs /data directory... and there you go. (It also writes your files back to the other directories... in other words, it will be just as you had it before, except that /data dir will now load faster as f2fs.)

There may be an easier way. This is just the way I do it, and it takes probably 10 minutes or so, depending on how many apps and so forth you've got on the tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Have no idea what causes the lag, but I have seen it on every Rom I have tried from stock to sbdags. I'm on KK right now. On my tablet, it's always the worst right after waking it up, turn on or reboot. After a few minutes, it settles down and stops lagging.

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Normally, my device will take less than 10 seconds of lags when it reboots or restarts because I have some apps initially loading. However, I have no lag when wake it up from sleep...;) So if you have more apps loading during reboot, it will lags longer... I guess...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
I've cwm installed.

Do I have to switch to TWRP or is it also possible with cwm?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You'll have to check if your version of CWM supports f2fs.

But CWM does not support file system conversions AFAIK. So you would have to do the file system change in terminal or adb shell.

Easier just to flash TWRP and be done with it.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
where I find a flashable TWRP zip?

1. flash TWRP

2. do backup

3. switch to f2fs

4. recover data

is it right?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Look up the TWRP thread in dev and follow the instructions. You will have to flash over fastboot from a PC or use a terminal on android with the dd commmand.
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
Flashable zip (except you need the "blob" file and not a zip file, scroll down this page to the ADB instructions for that link): http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/105

Then as long as you have terminal emulator (free on googleplay) installed, just follow the simple instructions under "ADB / Terminal Method." I've just updated to TWRP 2.8.3 using that method and it worked like a charm.

Blessings.
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
Thanks, will try that.

would it make sense converting other partitions (eg /system) to f2fs?
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
No this will not help anything ...

And the ROM will not boot ....

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
now I switched to f2fs, unfortunately my backup was also on internal -> no backup
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Been there - done that :D

You have to do that at least once to remember to have your backups on external media...

Live and learn....
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
It is a right of passage ...

:D
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
nice to see I'm not alone :)

do I have to flash the rom again? I saw desgins und further bootanimations are gone but

rom is very smooth and responsive now.
[Asus Transformer TF700] deathgod1:
does anyone know how to get adobe flash to work? I know its installed (the flash player settings app is there), but when I open dolphin it prompts me to download it, but fails to install because "another app with conflicting signature is already installed". Any help resolving this would be very much appreciated. Thanks.:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LDBAKE:
Dolphin/Flash

Best way I've found is to re-flash the ROM, but don't select Dolphin or Flash. Then after tablet is up and running, go to the App Store and install Dolphin from there. Run Dolphin and attempt to play a Flash video. Let Dolphin download and install Flash, and you are good to go. It used to work fine when flashing the ROM, but somewhere along the way, Dolphin did an update and now it is looking for Flash with a different "signature" than what is installed with the ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mlinfoot:
Greetings. I tried flashing cm-11.0-20140921-tf700t-crombi-kk-R1_signed and ended up with the CROMBi-KK logo/splash displaying for ~20 minutes. Reverted back and wondering now if I missed some essential step. My TF700T is configured with:

kernel: 3.1.10-10.6.1.14.8-that4+that@WS #13

build: CROMi-Xenogenisis 5.4-10.6.1.27.5 WW DEODEX

bootloader: WW_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801

TWRP: V2.6.3-that3

I didn't do any wipes because I thought I was coming from the same base. Is a dirty flash okay in this situation? I didn't flash the ASUS apps because there's nothing in there that I want, but is there something that's required?

So my steps were simply to flash the CROMBi-KK ROM and reboot. Appreciate any guidance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
A wipe is almost certainly necessary. Do the "factory" wipe - default in twrp, *after* a backup. Your storage area will be preserved but it is wise to do a Nandroid backup via twrp and save to an external sd or micro-sd if possible. Then do install of crombi-kk and remember to choose f2fs for extra speed sauce when that option comes up! ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] mlinfoot:
That did it. Loving my new KitKat tablet!!!

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
Glad to help as others have helped me here. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] polo_joe:
Will there be a crombi lollipop version too?
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
Yes !!!

CLOSING THREAD .....

DOWNLOAD WILL BE UP FOR AT LEAST A MONTH .....

MORE TO COME WHEN LOLLIPOP IS READY .....

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I really like Crombi-Kk, but I am considering returning to Cromi-X.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Why not run both? I do! ;)

Honeymoon over?
[Asus Transformer TF700] guliver365:
Where can i see this log since this screen is too fast but i can see some errors on it?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
It's not captured anywhere. What problem are you trying to solve?
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
Honeymoon just started on Cromi-X when I left for Crombi-KK, X is smother KK is faster. I am torn lol.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I agree. Remember CROMbi-kk is a test ROM, not for daily use. Lots of bugs still and lots of work to do. CROMi-X has taken nearly 18 months to get it where it is today.

I use CROMi-X for work, I use CROMBi-kk to mess around with ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I saw your Cromi quadrant for your tf701t in that thread, WOW!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] bessertier:
If that is your comparison I would hold out with KK - I for one am confident that lj and sbdags are going to keep fine tuning this beast, but yeah, why not dual boot?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes the TF701T CROMi-X is much faster ;) 2x CROMbi-kk ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I dual booted years ago between windows and os3. Never really was my thing. I know they were two completely different OS but I lost interest fast and stayed with IBM os2, then os3 until IBM caved to Microsoft and stopped development and support for os3.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Adso3000:
Ditto on everything. Only difference is I use ART.

(and getting 9394 running internal after leaving for a while and cold booting several times. God damn this flies - finally :D Never got higher than around 7300 even with Rom2Sd on Cromi-X. Scores with CromBi-kk Rom2sd were 8400 or below. Apparently no need to waste a perfectly good card any more and only have half the space :victory:

[Installed using Philz 6.0.4.6 using wipe choice to "Install new Rom" with that's OC, ART, fsync & journaling disabled, force GPU to 2D tweak, GApps and Keyboard Patch 2 and Asus keyboard set to default, running Performance, several cold boots and nothing else]

Touchpad and auto-brightness ones are annoying, the rest I almost never use.

It's apparently recommended doing that hour long internal format using twrp2.6.3 but I wonder if that would that be a waste of time for me (ie. no real benefit - if any) since I don't have any issues?

It's not doing that bit, it's all the installing and setting up everything all over again afterwards. Been running Data2sd pretty much forever and Rom2sd since it was available, if that even matters in relation to status of internal storage and the need to "slow-format" internal. :confused:

Kinda out in the deep end of the knowledge pool here :cyclops:

PS: All settings and install method mentioned was also used (previously) for Rom2sd and keyboard patch 2 had similar results (Cromi-X 5.4 on internal).
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I like where Crombi-Kk is headed, so I will stay on the ride. Its nice to have choices now. :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Calendar working perfectly m8! Appreciated.

BTW, you really are moving long with kk development; think we're all loving it though haven't seen Lucius about. You spoken to him lately? Cheers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] guliver365:
Here we go I guess a picture is better in this case.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thibor69:
I don't understand why I get such HIGH scores now in quadrant. Just running Crombi-KK with Thatv8 and ART turned ON, I get get well over 9,000 in the full quadrant test. When I run CROMi-X I never see anything over 6,500. Does ART make that big difference ?

Just curious ...

Thibor
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Yes, it does.

Sent from my cROMBi-KK'd TF700 via Tt