yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Here is the thread that explains how ROM2SD got started: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2501129

Nice chart. As berndblb already explained, I modified the "init" step for ROM2SD. In detail:

The bootloader loads and starts the Linux kernel.

The kernel initialized itself and starts /init. This file is the first part of Android and it is located in the ramdisk which is packed together with the kernel into the boot image.

My kernel includes a self-written program as /init which probes filesystems, then runs the script /system/boot/preinit if if exists. When it is finished, it renames /init-android to /init and runs it - Android continues starting up and isn't aware what happened before.

The current version of /system/boot/preinit runs all scripts in /system/boot/preinit.d in ascending order, making it easier to maintain the preinit system.

Alternatively, you can flash only the /system/boot directory from one of the sbdags/lj ROMs and its contents into any ROM you want (maybe someone makes a nice flashable ZIP for it). If you want to dual boot, then of course your internal ROM must be compatible with the current kernel too.
[Asus Transformer TF700] h?2:
Ok, I got all my install issues solved, but I was quite surprised to find all this google stuff on the tablet. I explicitly deselected all things in the Aurora-Installer and I did not install an GAPPS zip. Where does the stuff come from and how do I get rid of it?

Thank you very much!

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Thanks for the thorough explanation! I wanted to get a stock gnu/linux installed some time and will bookmark this info :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
[oops, didn't see others had already answered the above already. Oh, well... ha.)

Explaining fully is beyond my pay grade / expertise... but in short I believe the problem occurs when the initial default boot (which is internal) doesn't find the rom2sd initialization code. It simply boots internal. Or tries to. Gotta have an internal rom that knows to check for the rom2sd external microsd card, and (if found) boot from it instead. Hope that is clear.... I'm in over my head already.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
You might want to read the OP of this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2672751

In paticular this:

ROM2SD/DATA2SD USERS PLEASE READ!

ROM2SD only works if you have CROMBi-kk, CROMi-X or miniC flashed on internal with a THATv10+ kernel. Just choose ROM2SD in the installer of CROMBi-kk to flash it to ROM2SD and the installer will do the rest.

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] h?2:
I did...

I thought that the parts I highlighted implied that I did not have to fiddle with the internal, if I am installing to SD. Anyways, after doing a full wipe and an internal install this works for now (will do an SD install later).

However I still have the issue with the Google Stuff. I thought it wasn't legal to ship that with inofficial ROMs anyway? Well, since it probably helps many people I totally don't mind, I would just love to have a "don't install any GAPPS" option in the Aroma installer :)

As for manually removing it: will it suffice to remove the extras/gapps directory from the zip before flashing?

Thank you for your help and the ROM in general!

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Ok, manually removing the GAPPS folder and adapting the script got me rid of all google, that was easier that I thought. I would still be super nice to have a checkbox in the Installer :)

ROM2SD also worked now that the internal ROM is crombikk as well.

Thanks!

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Encryption doesn't work with ROM2SD, is this a known issue? I get "encryption failed" pretty quickly. Not resetting and just rebooting gets me back into the system (nothing is broken), but it doesn't work. Anything I can do to help get this working?

Also the FAT32 partition I created on the SD-Card (I followed the instructions) is not used as /storage/sdcard0 instead this is emulated from space of the data partition.
[Asus Transformer TF700] shonkin:
Addressing only the above snip from your post, but the fat32 partition is designated as sdcard1. Your question has caused me to rethink my partitioning scheme re my 128g microsd card. Should I have given less to the fat32 partition (I designated 30 gigs to it and around 90 to the data partition).
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
The fat32 partition is mounted as ext-sd (or sdcard1 in CM), your microSD

The second partition (ext4 or f2fs) is sdcard0, your /data partition
[Asus Transformer TF700] tinkerman61:
How to delete data on DATA2SD

Made the jump to DATA2SD to try to get rid of the lags. Formatted my SD card per the instructions and everything installed fine. I decided to change some install choices, so I did the default wipe in TWRP and re-installed the ROM. After the installation, instead of going to the setup screens, it went right to the home screen and all my apps and settings were still intact.

Is there a way to format the information on the SD card data folder for a 'clean' install?

Also, how do I view the folders and files on the SD card data folder?

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Here's the data2sd thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1962507

The OP and post 2 should answer your questions.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tinkerman61:
Thanks berndblb!

I will give it a shot!
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Hi all.

I recently acquired an Asus transformer FT700. I want to install CROMBI-KK.

So far, I have unlocked the device. At first I thought I had to root the existing OS which was 4.2.1 with build number V10.6.1.14.10. First I tried downgrading using suggested method with proper file from Asus. When I booted to recovery I got the droid with the progress bar for a few seconds then the droid with triangle saying error.

I kept reading and found out I didn't really need root, I could just flash the CROMBi-kk rom. I downloaded that from the mirror and placed it in root of my transformer without extracting. Then I booted to recovery again. I got exactly the same results. I have been reading forums and trying various things for three days now. it seems I am stuck and missing some step somewhere. Can somebody help me get this done?

Jonathan
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
The CROMBi-kk gapps package is up to date as of 9th March 2014. There should be no dark themed apps in there ;)

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Apart from the preinit scripts don't get called at all when using a CM11 ramdisk on internal ;) I need your help resolving that as I've tried everything I can think of.

Actually I haven't tried merging the cm11 ramdisk on top Asus to see if that triggers it....... Hmmmmmmm..... ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] vampyric_blood:
Still the same thing, except i tried the media buttons with pandora and youtube and they notify you that you pressed it but still nothing happens, same as the browser button. So no disable mouse, or auto brightness. The broswer and media keys notify, but no action is preformed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] terrbear1:
I'm stuck booting back in TWRP. The system boots once then reboots into TWRP. I have tried all the kernels, wiped, formatted, verified signatures, and selected both fix root and don't fix root.

Nandroid backup of previous ROM works fine.

Any ideas?

EDIT - Nevermind. I was on TWRP 2.5. Doh. It's a Ring of Fire.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
Ok, I guess I'm confused. The calendar is on a black background and I thought it was supposed to be white. At any rate, I use the Google Calendar from the Play Store and it is on a white background.

And, thanks for bring us this great KK ROM, I had been on the CM11 official nightlies, but this one is superb compared to that. I haven't been around that long and just learned of your great work with CROMi-X 5.x. Thanks for all you do for us and our TF700.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
The last updated gapps from the first post changed from an inverted calendar to the white one. It sounds like you are rev behind if you're still seeing that.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
I'm on the 3/9/14 ROM. Is there a newer one?
[Asus Transformer TF700] bitemeoftn:
He's talking about the new GApps package under the download tab. They've updated it to take out the dark themed calendar :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
Yes, those are the ones I have. 3/9/14 as updated by [MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION]
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I have noticed a little lag in Crombi-KK but nothing bad for a new ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheArtfulPenguin:
Also you can add "Performance Profile" to your Quick Setting Panel so it is quick/easy to set from home screens. Go to Settings, Interface, Quick Setting panel, Tiles and layout.Then click on the "+" and add performance profile. Then you can tap it in the Quick Setting to select Power Save, Balanced, or Performance.

The other Quick Setting that I found out on here because I couldn't find a quick way to get to wifi networks to connect to is to hold on wifi in quick settings and it takes you to select wifi networks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
I haven't noticed any lag -- I guess lag is relative -- it is to me, much snappier than the CM11 official nightlies.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheArtfulPenguin:
Reboot into recovery with Advanced Reboot not working.

One other thing that isn't working for me, at least I've read that I should be able to boot into recovery if I go to.... Setting, Developer Options, Advanced Reboot and should get a reboot into recovery or bootloader. I do have that checked, I have even rebooted and in my reboot option I have Power Off, Reboot, Profile, Airplane mode.

Am I missing something I have to change to get recovery reboot?

I shouldn't say it isn't working I should say it isn't an option even though it says it should be with the Advanced Reboot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] bitemeoftn:
Have you tapped the reboot? Once you tap it it should come up with the reboot options.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vampyric_blood:
If you click on reboot then it will come up with another screen that has the recovery, reboot, bootloader options.

i have noticed some also, but that is when comparing it to CROMi-X. I have never used any of the CM roms though so it may be better than the official CM 11.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheArtfulPenguin:
So simple. Thanks. I thought I remember another rom and the recovery was just there at the initial reboot/restart/shutdown.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Even after switching to the Asus keyboard as the default?
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheArtfulPenguin:
I tried to download the keyboard patch but the download page doesn't fully load and the download area just sits at 'please wait'
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Works for me just fine. What browser?

Sent from my cROMBi-KK'd TF700 via Tt
[Asus Transformer TF700] digicypher:
Not working - not notify: mouse pad lock - auto-brightness - settings - lock.

Not working but notify: browser - play/pause, previous and next.

(running Asus Keyboard Dock Patch 2 as default)

Asus keyb accents and other special characters work perfect.

edit: with Dalvik runtime NOT Art.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I've put all that in mate and people are saying it doesn't work. Can you check my patch 2 and see if anything is missing please and also explain how you got it to work.

Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You haven't installed a custom recovery by the sounds of things. Go back to the original post and look up the various methods for installing a custom recovery like TWRP. You'll probably need to use fastboot from a PC.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Thanks I will go back and re-read.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
So far everything I have found requires ROOT. I cannot get root because I cannot downgrade to V10.6.1.14.8. When I try to flash a custom recovery I get the same error message as with everything else I have tried.

Jonathan
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Read and follow this and you'll be fine ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
WHAT I HAVE TO READ ????

Nooooooooo !!!! ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Relax!

YOU don't have to read.

YOU can just mess around until you get it right - like you ususally do [emoji12] [emoji23] [emoji13]

Everybody else?

I would highly recommend reading. [emoji2]
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
I must have failed at reading comprehension school. (lets not tell anybody that I am a teacher.) :)

anyway, when I try to flash the recovery it still does notwork. I can easily find the fastboot device. I downloaded the TWRP recovery, put it in the same folder as my adb setup.exe file and tried flashing. At first it looked good it accepted the command and started working. It took some time so I left it. Came back an hour later it was till in the same state. Seemed to be working, wasn't allowing me to type in the cmd prompt window. I hit CMD+C to quit because this shouldn't take so long.

Tried again now it's saying "Failed (Command to write failed (no such device or address))
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Where do you get your emoticons from? :p

All that ever comes through with your posts is [emoji12] [emoji23] [emoji13] .:D

Do we have to send you to emoticons school? ;)

NT :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
I moved the adb.exe file and the twrp.blob to c: of my computer tried again. just for kicks. it reported that it could not "load twrp.blob"

I cut and past the command from the tutorial to make sure I got it right. Comes back with Failed because it cannot find the device or address.

??
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Awwwwww. My carefully selected emoticons are not showing up in the XDA web interface :crying:

Where from? They show up on my KK devices. Even Tapatalk can render them. XDA is lagging behind :eek:
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Ok, quick update. I restarted the tf700. ran fastboot devices and found the device. Then I tried flashing again. When I hit enter. I get a blinking _ under the command. This leaves me to think it's doing something but it's not going anywhere. The first time I tried it stayed that way for well over an hour. Am I wrong to think it should not take that long to move a ~7kb file? Should I keep waiting or am I doing something wrong?

Jonathan
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
7kb??? Are you trying to flash the md5 checksum file for the TWRP blob????

The twrp 2.8.1.0 blob is 7,370 kb!
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Sorry. There is my reading comprehension problem again. You are right it's a 7,370 KB file. Still not working though.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Please list at least 15 links to the web pages that you have read while researching this problem, explain what you learned from them and why it didn't help you.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/printthread.php?t=41508&page=2

Here it lists the problem I have with device or address not being found. it told me to reboot to fix problem tried rebooting.

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html

This site tells how to install and set up fastboot. http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html the link to the fastboot.exe is broken I saw at least four of this type of broken link.

http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/HelpDesk_Download/

downloaded version V10.6.1.14.8 about four times and tried flashing according to instructions from here http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...velopment/38779-downgrading-build-number.html. etc. I closed a lot of my tabs already. Sorry for not posting cleaner links.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
From your linked post, I found at least 2 non-broken links to fastboot within less than a minute. I don't believe you put much effort in this.

Don't paraphrase error messages - copy and paste the lines from your command window into your post, and be sure to include the line with your original command.

Flashing a recovery using fastboot should take only a few seconds. Try a different USB port, some people have reported it worked for them.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Ok using a different USB port I went back, reread all the instructions, did all the steps including the downloads. Here is the output from the terminal. C:\Users\Smartboard\Downloads>fastboot decices

015d3249014c180d fastboot

C:\Users\Smartboard\Downloads\fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob

sending 'recovery' (7326 kb)...

FAILED (command write failed (no such device or address))

finished. total time:0.016s

BTW, I also managed to find unbroken links to the fastboot tool before I started posting. I had it installed already. I did'nt post a complete list of the stuff did. It was enough to frustrate me, my wife and boy, who wants to spend time with dad already.

I'm gone to spend some time with him. Hopefully when I come back i'll be fresh and ready to try again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lj50036:
Hey mate if you need a hand, shoot me a hangouts at ....

jl52741@gmail.com

Thx Josh
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
A question, have you verified which boot loader you have, -08 or -10?

Try this thread, it's what I used to install recovery,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2094746

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] Unidave199:
Which method to convert to data2sd?

Well the tablet is running pretty smooth since I installed a performance boost... night and day difference! but thinking of trying data2sd based on the information given in the above thread. My question is should I use the method in the above thread or just use the aroma installer provided with the ROM?

Can I dirty flash?

Dave
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
After using Gparted to format and partition your SD card, just follow Sbdags instructions for installing KK via Aroma installer.

NT
[Asus Transformer TF700] jonawald:
Thanks Josh. I let things air out for a bit. First I went and helped my little ones dig a tunnel through a snowbank. Then I played outdoor ice hockey with a bunch of friends. After all that I sat down and kept plugging away.

Tried everything again from scratch tried various different USB ports. Nothing worked. Then I rebooted my computer and had another go at it. Things went perfectly. Well SHOOT.:crying:

All's well that ends well. Ok I'm off to a new ROM. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] tinkerman61:
I am having the same issue with the keyboard keys not working when using DATA2SD. Was using KK on internal with all default settings, patch 2 and ASUS APPS 1.9.5 and all keys worked. Now with DATA2SD with default settings, patch 2 and ASUS APPS 2.1 I am having the keyboard issue. I have done a clean wipe and reinstalled with same results. Not sure if wiping and reinstalling without the ASUS APPS will change anything.

Any thoughts?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Problem installing ROM2SD on TF700T

I am running cromix 5.4 with that11+ kernel on TF700T. I am trying to install crombi kk.

However when the installation just crashes. I have had various results but most of the time I have a black screen with the time shown and the return and home bar shown. But the touch screen does not work.

Please find attached my log file. Can anyone try and help me?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If you would answer the question I asked on your post in the ROM thread - maybe we could help.

Double posting is frowned upon, my friend. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Sorry. I didnt see your reply. I will check the bootloader version this afternoon. My tablet is not with me right now.

Thanks Fhurzel :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
This is the better thread to post the answer.

It should be 10.6.1.14.10 or 10.6.1.14.8. Anything earlier than that you need to update your bootloader.

And you did do a full wipe of cache, Dalvik and data before flashing CROMBi, right???
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
I think I am running the latest bootloader, but i will have to check and confirm. Wiping dalvik and cache were done each time. It's just strange. I get different results trying different boot animation screen. Nexus might get you to the bootting screen but the blue theme or red theme might not.

thanks Fhurzel
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You did not wipe /data, did you? Admit it! [emoji23]

It is REQUIRED if you move to a different ROM base.

Read the OP, mate. Carefully!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Nope didnt wipe data. Will I lose all my data if I do data wipe?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Not if you back it up! [emoji23]

Seriously. You have to perform a Factory wipe in TWRP. Just choose Wipe, then swipe the button.

It will erase your apps but not your personal files like pics and videos.

Then reflash the rom with a wipe of cache and Dalvik.

That should do it. [emoji106]
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Thank you.

Will try that this afternoon.

:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Problem installing ROM2SD on TF700T

Hi!

I finally tried it after backing my data.

However I am still having problems with the crombi kk on Rom2sd. Most of the time it just freezes and when it doesn't freeze the TF700T cannot find wifi. Wifi can't be turned on.

I wiped data, cache dalvik.

I am on bootloader 10.6.1.14.4.

I hope someone can help me.

Fhurzel
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you flash rom2sd1.zip in TWRP before doing the wipe?

If yes, I would suggest you upgrade your bootloader to the latest version. I know, _that says nothing has changed in the BL except the version number since .4. But I remember more than one post of people on .4 having problems with KK roms.

So if you've done everything else, head over to the CROMi-X 5.4 thread, grab the BL/TWRP package from the OP and flash it in recovery.

Reboot and confirm that you are on the .10 BL

Then you have to reflash the latest TWRP version in fastboot. The one in that package is too old for KK roms.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fhurzel:
Thanks.

Will try as you advised. However I already updated TWRP to the latest one before flashing crombi kk. How do I upgrade to the latest bootloader? Do I need to flash the one from ASUS, then root the tablet again?

Regards

Fhurzel
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
A. You did not answer my question.

B. I just explained that. Which part is it you don't understand?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I agree. 14.4 has been problematic for some users. Updating to 14.10 is worth doing in my opinion to eliminate the bootloader.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
[MENTION=4968172]berndblb[/MENTION] said: " head over to the CROMi-X 5.4 thread, grab the BL/TWRP package from the OP and flash it in recovery.

Reboot and confirm that you are on the .10 BL

Then you have to reflash the latest TWRP version in fastboot. The one in that package is too old for KK roms."

NT

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I would make a flashable TWRP+ BL(with the KK TWRP and 14.10 BL) if I knew how. There are those of us who don't know how to use or have problems with fastboot and ADB, myself included. Most everyone knows how to flash from recovery. And if one gets made, placing it on the OP would be extremely helpful. Last time I needed to update TWRP, I used blackmambazzz's tool and replaced the TWRP version he had in it with the blop of the TWRP I needed.

Happy New Year ya'll,

NT

P.S. Just checked the OP of the KK development thread and the only TWRP mentioned there is _that's 2.6.3_that3. I thought I read somewhere in the Q&A thread TWRP 2.8.3.0 was now recommended. Last time I updated, moved up from that to 2.7.1.1.