Hello guys, I'm here because my TF201 seems to be bricked ...
I know, there is a lot of threads about this kind of problems, but I can't succeed to solve mine by reading hundred of threads.
I explain what's happened :
My TF201 has an unlocked bootloader (by asus method), root, and has a CWM (CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4). I was on the lattest ICS build (9.4.2.15). Since october, i know that JB was on TF201, but not mine. So I decide to download the lattest Stock JB version from Asus website and to place it into my SDcard. I reboot my TF201 in recovery (holding down the volume button, then up), I've done a backup. After this backup, I've done a factory reset and I install the new ROM from my SDcard. Maybe I should not do this ... But now, my tablet stay on the bootscreen (Asus EEE pad logo). I can always access to the recovery, so I tried to factory reset and restore my previous backup ... But it didn't work, my tablet still bricked.
So, I went to google, i've read lots of threads for trying to understand whats happened to my TF201. I've read some thread on XDA forum too.
I've tried every solutions proposed, and anyone work.
I've read some articles about ADB. I installed it, but the problems is that my TF201 can't be detected by my computer (Running Win8 64). I installed drivers from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
But, still nothing, impossible to show my device when I write "adb devices" or "fastboot devices" in windows cmd.
I'm a little bit desesperate, so i came here for writting this thread, hopping that someone could help me to unbrick my TF201 without send it back to Asus (wich cost me hundreds of euros).
I'm going in front of some questions that i've read in other thread :
No i've not TWRP recovery installed.
I haven't got a nvFlash.
Thanks for reading this thread and for your help !
Sincerelly,
Thrakka.
PS : I'm really sorry for my bad english, don't blame me ^^
You can access recovery?
Then you are not bricked.
Why not flash a custom rom?
Garret said:
You can access recovery?
Then you are not bricked.
Why not flash a custom rom?
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Primarily because he has cwm recovery and jellybean bootloader. He does not know how to set up his drivers on his computer for fastboot to install the correct recovery for his bootloader.
to the OP, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615990 and figure out how to get twrp for jellybean on your prime. TWRP supports flashing roms from the microsd slot so you dont need to push one to your sd. also if you need help getting the naked drivers to work on your prime go the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502 that pertains to others putting it on the prime. they will be more help than the galaxy naked drivers users. FORGET ABOUT CWM!!! IT IS NOT SUPPORTED ON PRIME FOR JELLYBEAN
@ Garret
Yes I can access to recovery, but for flashing a new rom, I need to access my internal SDcard ... But infortunatelly, now I can't.
A thing that I don't understand is when I restore my ICS backup, it doesn't work ...
@ Whycali
I'm gonna try your advice this afternoon.
But how can I install TWRP on my prime without access ... I'm will try with your links ... Hoping succeed ...
I'll give you the results in the evening.
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
I can access to the fastboot mode, but impossible to flash anything ...
I've taken all driver for the prime on my computer, install them.
the command "fastboot devices" work, i can see my prime : 00000 fastboot
but when I try the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" from www{dot}teamw.in/project/twrp2/93, the result : error: cannot load 'twrp.blob' : No error.
I can't understand.
The directory "/platform-tools" from the ADT is in the PATH variable, and the file "twrp.blob" is in the same directory. Two ways for the fastboot command to find it, but it can't succeed ...
Same problem when I want to create my own nvflash blob file (tuto from androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/) with the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash staging ebtblob.bin", the result is the same : error: cannot load 'ebtblob.bin' : No error.
I can't see my mistake ... Could you help me ?
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
PS : as i'm a new member, I can't post direct link to other site where I found tutos, sorry ...
Thrakka said:
I can access to the fastboot mode, but impossible to flash anything ...
I've taken all driver for the prime on my computer, install them.
the command "fastboot devices" work, i can see my prime : 00000 fastboot
but when I try the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" from www{dot}teamw.in/project/twrp2/93, the result : error: cannot load 'twrp.blob' : No error.
I can't understand.
The directory "/platform-tools" from the ADT is in the PATH variable, and the file "twrp.blob" is in the same directory. Two ways for the fastboot command to find it, but it can't succeed ...
Same problem when I want to create my own nvflash blob file (tuto from androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/) with the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash staging ebtblob.bin", the result is the same : error: cannot load 'ebtblob.bin' : No error.
I can't see my mistake ... Could you help me ?
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
PS : as i'm a new member, I can't post direct link to other site where I found tutos, sorry ...
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on your pc you need to run the command from the same directory that contains the file you wish to transfer. easiest way to do this is to place the blob in the folder where your fastboot application is then hold shift and right click inside the folder. from the menu that opens choose open command window here. from there run your fastboot commands.
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hey, hold up and check your pm. Do not install TWRP for jb if you are still on the ICS bootloader.
you can check which bootloader version of twrp to install by where the nvidia logo is on the bootscreen. bottom center needs ics twrp. bottom right needs Jellybean twrp. By all means if you are still with ics finish the nvflash backups first.
867-810 Eecuri
Little update for the post :
I succeed all this steps, I've TWRP for ics now.
I'm looking for an ICS Rom for install it.
What could I do if I want to have a JB ROM ?
Thrakka said:
Little update for the post :
I succeed all this steps, I've TWRP for ics now.
I'm looking for an ICS Rom for install it.
What could I do if I want to have a JB ROM ?
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Follow the instructions fully in the second post of the androwook thread for upgrading from ics.
All problem are solved !
Thanks Whycali for your precious help !
I've installed the AndroWook ROM, and it's a real pleasure !
Good Job man, I was travelling, just saw you made it
Thank you Garret ;D
It was not as bad as i was thinking before posting this thread !
Just compatilibity problem between a JB rom with ICS bootloader and ICS recovery ^^
senior member, can you help me with this problem ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263137
Help with tf201
Hey all,
To start I have a bricked tf201. i was following a Youtube tutorial to update my twrp. i followed the instruction diligently. I was running CM 10.1 on the tf201. After the Install I rebooted and now it boot loops. if i hold vol down + pwr button it looks for revovery kernel and then fails. if i hold Vol up + pwr button it vibrates and black screen assuming this is apx mode. i followed ever tutorial on apx and i can't get anything to work. is there any hope for this tablet? Thanks in advance!
bricked tf201 too
bucknerspc said:
Hey all,
To start I have a bricked tf201. i was following a Youtube tutorial to update my twrp. i followed the instruction diligently. I was running CM 10.1 on the tf201. After the Install I rebooted and now it boot loops. if i hold vol down + pwr button it looks for revovery kernel and then fails. if i hold Vol up + pwr button it vibrates and black screen assuming this is apx mode. i followed ever tutorial on apx and i can't get anything to work. is there any hope for this tablet? Thanks in advance!
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I have the same issue. Only a black screen on VolUP+Power or The Device is unlocked on VolDown+Power. I can't do anything, the usb driver is not reconize and fastboot or adb shows anything. Please any help to recovery?
Thanks in advance
Another Bricked tf201
Aduniel said:
I have the same issue. Only a black screen on VolUP+Power or The Device is unlocked on VolDown+Power. I can't do anything, the usb driver is not reconize and fastboot or adb shows anything. Please any help to recovery?
Thanks in advance
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Hello Aduniel: I have essentially the same issue with my tf201. It seems to be hard bricked? (My guess.) If I reboot with Volume Down and Power button, I get a message "This device is Unlocked" in upper left of screen. Also large lettering in center of the screen, "ASUS" and "nNidea Tegra 3" in the lower right.
If I boot with Volume Up and Power button, I get a blank, black screen. (APX mode).
I have set up ADB and naked drivers on a notebook running Windows 7. When I try to connect via fastboot, I get a message <waiting for device>. But it does not connect.
I was wondering if you managed to get your tablet working since Nov. 2013? If so, what did you have to do? I need to know if there is any hope, or have I shot myself in the foot, as they say.
Cheers man,
Jim
Hard Brick TF201
JRKirkey said:
Hello Aduniel: I have essentially the same issue with my tf201. It seems to be hard bricked? (My guess.) If I reboot with Volume Down and Power button, I get a message "This device is Unlocked" in upper left of screen. Also large lettering in center of the screen, "ASUS" and "nNidea Tegra 3" in the lower right.
If I boot with Volume Up and Power button, I get a blank, black screen. (APX mode).
I have set up ADB and naked drivers on a notebook running Windows 7. When I try to connect via fastboot, I get a message <waiting for device>. But it does not connect.
I was wondering if you managed to get your tablet working since Nov. 2013? If so, what did you have to do? I need to know if there is any hope, or have I shot myself in the foot, as they say.
Cheers man,
Jim
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Hello Jim,
I have the same problem.
I kan also do APX mode but nothing wil work.
If i type apd devices: there is nothing displayed.
Also when I try to flash, it says: waiting for device.
I only once had connection with easyflasher and it saw the TF201: Chipuid: 0x98243044050469391, but later one nothing happend.
I waited for 45 minutes and stil, nothing was done.
I hve been disperate, so can anyone help us, Plaese.
Th TF201 is now dead since oktober 2013, ppfffffffffffffffffffff
Thanks. greetings 5079
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Flashed the Broccoli nightly rom I can no longer boot or get back into CWM. Computer cannot start the device. Can someone please help me? Tried all the tools and methods. It won't work unless I can get the device to start when connected to my computer.
RIght now when I press Vol Up and power, it brings me to cold boot linux. Cannot select anything or do anything. When connected to comp, it says device cannot start Code 10. Don't know what else to do. Help please
Looks like you're having an issue similar to mine. You'll need to setup ADB and push another rom to your Prime.
Can you get into recovery?
Sent from my WabiSabiGeek'd out Transformer Prime using the Interweb
This thing is completely frozen no matter what. I can power off and on but that's about it. The device won't start according to windows. I'm praying I won't have to RMA or something.
You shouldn't be getting that screen pressing vol up and power.....that should be vol down and power, then doing nothing.
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Thats pretty strange. You kinda screwed unless you can get into recovery or fastboot
Sent from my WabiSabiGeek'd out Transformer Prime using the Interweb
Hi,
where it says press down to change mode you should be able to highlight the middle icon. If so that is fastboot and you have a chance.
I had a very bricked Prime and it only got that far. Then I followed this post.
You must download the fastboot and adb from the links given. I had some from elsewhere and they didn't work so well.
Also, I am not an Android hacker and I think that the dd command is somehow dangerous. At the end of the day, on my machine, I'm back with AndroWook and latest Motley kernel
Best of luck.
Tritium
Thanks let me try now. I hope it works. How did you get the computer to recognize the prime? Do I need to enable asus sync?
Tritium3.016 said:
Hi,
where it says press down to change mode you should be able to highlight the middle icon. If so that is fastboot and you have a chance.
I had a very bricked Prime and it only got that far. Then I followed this post.
You must download the fastboot and adb from the links given. I had some from elsewhere and they didn't work so well.
Also, I am not an Android hacker and I think that the dd command is somehow dangerous. At the end of the day, on my machine, I'm back with AndroWook and latest Motley kernel
Best of luck.
Tritium
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It's alive!!! Thanks for the help. :good:
wao i have the same problem but i only go on CWM and not fastboot and still cant get it on fastboot and its not reconized the drivers any ideas??
klutch said:
wao i have the same problem but i only go on CWM and not fastboot and still cant get it on fastboot and its not reconized the drivers any ideas??
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So when your device turns on its in a recovery loop right? You try to reboot and it goes right back to recovery?
It's ok don't worry, we will get it fixed. If that's what your problem is its referred to brick 1a in the unbrick your prime sticky thread.
We just need to setup ADB if you haven't already, and run one command. PM me if you need some help and ill try my best to get you through it or remotely connect to your computer to help you.
I highly suggest TWRP recovery after you get rebooted.
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klutch said:
wao i have the same problem but i only go on CWM and not fastboot and still cant get it on fastboot and its not reconized the drivers any ideas??
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This is what I did while in CWM. Below is a copy of an insert from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24923189#post24923189
Anyhow, so after you have that version installed:
1. Download "ROOTED 9.4.2.21 CWM compatible signed US version"
d - h . s t / r 4 4 -> WITH NO SPACE! (This is from the Primeval: The STOCK stock rom) Thread.
2. EXTRACT IT to the same directory where your ADB is! We only need the BLOBFILE from that zip folder!
3. Once you have the files extracted just run the following on your Command line:
adb push blobfile /sdcard/ ---> Its going to look like its not doing
nothing but dont worry its doing it in the background after 401 or some
seconds the command line will returned to you with a message like this:
1275kb, dadadada...
4. VERY IMPORTANT!: enter:
adb shell
dd if=/sdcard/blobfile of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
(Same as the previews step it will take forever but it will work dude!)
5. DONE! at least this is what worked for me man!
Im so happy now my Asus is freaking Brand NEw again! i was JUST about to through this garbage away but im so happy "dklue" gave me the BLOB concept idea! heheheh i guess i learned something new now..
the thing is the computer is not picking it up i tried diffrent drivers and still nothing i try doing ADB Shell device not found in order to do some commands i have to have it mount and thats the problem what ever i do wont move nothing so basicly is still on CWM only reboot and back again to CWM
Hold power and vol down to boot into CWM. Then you can do the blobfile push. It worked for me
Here is what I've done.
I have an Asus transformer pad TF300T with android OS. I updated it to the latest Jelly Bean 4.2.1. I then installed all the drivers, adb, apex required. I downloaded fastboot and CWM v6.0.3.2.
I unlocked it no problem. I used fastboot to install CWM,no problem there as well. Then I put the root.zip file to the sdcard.
Then I rebooted to CWM to flash it, but CWM couldn't mount the sdcard.
Then, with stupidity, I chose the wipe data option. <=== that's when the problem started.
So now, I have an asus pad which can't boot the android OS.
When it boots it automatically goes to CWM and can't do nothing with it (because obviously it can't mount the internal Sdcard and the external one as well). Can't use fastboot or adb (computer doesn't recognize the pad). I don't have the basic menu RCK, ANDROID, USB, WIPE when I press POWER + VOLUME DOWN.
I tried NVflash (i know doesn't work with TF300T JB but had to try), I tried to reinstall it with the original asus firmware with a micro sdcard but none worked. Tried everything (on windows vista/7 and on ubuntu). Don't what else to do.
So basically, i have an ASUS transformer pad TF300T bricked, not rooted, with android Jelly Bean 4.2.1 and CWM v6.0.3.2
I read many similar threads on many forums but I thought it would be better If I explain my situation so I could get a better answer.
PS: I know I wasn't careful enough before doing this, It's my responsibility and I acknowledge that. I unlocked my pad so I knew there were some risks.
So please Help Me!!!!
Thank you in advance.
but if you can help me
Flash stock rom
Guide on how to do that + download stock rom from here - click here
You should be fine after flashing stock rom. :highfive:
hard bricked I guess
You should be fine after flashing stock rom. :highfive:[/QUOTE]
First of all, thank you for replying to thread, I appreciate it. This procedure seems really great but like I can't have the RCK menu and that my computer only recognize my devise through apx mode, it doesn't work. Well it looks like I m in a no win senario on this one. I guess I'll send it back to Asus for a software repair. Even though I unlocked it, I think I found a work around so it won't cost much, and since (from what I've heard) I l'm in Europe I have better chances to have it repaired for almost nothing.
TF300T almost bricked
khajj16 said:
Here is what I've done.
I have an Asus transformer pad TF300T with android OS. I updated it to the latest Jelly Bean 4.2.1. I then installed all the drivers, adb, apex required. I downloaded fastboot and CWM v6.0.3.2.
I unlocked it no problem. I used fastboot to install CWM,no problem there as well. Then I put the root.zip file to the sdcard.
Then I rebooted to CWM to flash it, but CWM couldn't mount the sdcard.
Then, with stupidity, I chose the wipe data option. <=== that's when the problem started.
So now, I have an asus pad which can't boot the android OS.
When it boots it automatically goes to CWM and can't do nothing with it (because obviously it can't mount the internal Sdcard and the external one as well). Can't use fastboot or adb (computer doesn't recognize the pad). I don't have the basic menu RCK, ANDROID, USB, WIPE when I press POWER + VOLUME DOWN.
I tried NVflash (i know doesn't work with TF300T JB but had to try), I tried to reinstall it with the original asus firmware with a micro sdcard but none worked. Tried everything (on windows vista/7 and on ubuntu). Don't what else to do.
So basically, i have an ASUS transformer pad TF300T bricked, not rooted, with android Jelly Bean 4.2.1 and CWM v6.0.3.2
I read many similar threads on many forums but I thought it would be better If I explain my situation so I could get a better answer.
PS: I know I wasn't careful enough before doing this, It's my responsibility and I acknowledge that. I unlocked my pad so I knew there were some risks.
So please Help Me!!!!
Thank you in advance.
but if you can help me
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Hi, I had the same situation with mine just the day before yesterday! I've been ready to put it in the garbage
BUT I solved with a few simple steps : (provided that you have Android sdk installed, if not download and install it
with administrative rights)
1) go in the subdirectory Android\android-sdk\platform-tools where you can see fastboot.exe and adb.exe
2) connect your tabled frozen in the bad CWM, it must be recognized if you have the correct driver installed
(if not ask me how to)
3) do this command : adb -d reboot-bootloader
4) it should reboot and magically it shows you RCK & Android (if you try Android the tablet boot correctly)
5) do this command : fastboot erase recovery , and the bad CWM wil be wiped (fastboot need the right driver installed or you'll see ..waiting..)
6) only in case it's not enough step 5) do also fastboot erase boot
reboot and you'll have yr tablet back to life :laugh:
aldossir said:
Hi, I had the same situation with mine just the day before yesterday! I've been ready to put it in the garbage
BUT I solved with a few simple steps : (provided that you have Android sdk installed, if not download and install it
with administrative rights)
1) go in the subdirectory Android\android-sdk\platform-tools where you can see fastboot.exe and adb.exe
2) connect your tabled frozen in the bad CWM, it must be recognized if you have the correct driver installed
(if not ask me how to)
3) do this command : adb -d reboot-bootloader
4) it should reboot and magically it shows you RCK & Android (if you try Android the tablet boot correctly)
5) do this command : fastboot erase recovery , and the bad CWM wil be wiped (fastboot need the right driver installed or you'll see ..waiting..)
6) only in case it's not enough step 5) do also fastboot erase boot
reboot and you'll have yr tablet back to life :laugh:
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Hi aldossir! Thank you for answering . Like you have been in the same situation I will follow your instructions to the letter.
1) I do have the SDK tools, fastboot and adb as well
2) My computer doesn't recognize the device when under the bad CWM. I have the drivers but I guess they aren't the correct ones. So, if you don't mind I'll ask you for instructions and for a link toward the correct ones so I can install them.
For steps 3 to 6, I'll see about that once I get my device recognized.
Note: I will use windows vista to do this. However, if you advices me that it is preferable to use Windows 7, I'll do it.
In the meantime, I will recharge my tablet.
Thank you again.
khajj16 said:
Here is what I've done.
I have an Asus transformer pad TF300T with android OS. I updated it to the latest Jelly Bean 4.2.1. I then installed all the drivers, adb, apex required. I downloaded fastboot and CWM v6.0.3.2.
I unlocked it no problem. I used fastboot to install CWM,no problem there as well. Then I put the root.zip file to the sdcard.
Then I rebooted to CWM to flash it, but CWM couldn't mount the sdcard.
Then, with stupidity, I chose the wipe data option. <=== that's when the problem started.
So now, I have an asus pad which can't boot the android OS.
When it boots it automatically goes to CWM and can't do nothing with it (because obviously it can't mount the internal Sdcard and the external one as well). Can't use fastboot or adb (computer doesn't recognize the pad). I don't have the basic menu RCK, ANDROID, USB, WIPE when I press POWER + VOLUME DOWN.
I tried NVflash (i know doesn't work with TF300T JB but had to try), I tried to reinstall it with the original asus firmware with a micro sdcard but none worked. Tried everything (on windows vista/7 and on ubuntu). Don't what else to do.
So basically, i have an ASUS transformer pad TF300T bricked, not rooted, with android Jelly Bean 4.2.1 and CWM v6.0.3.2
I read many similar threads on many forums but I thought it would be better If I explain my situation so I could get a better answer.
PS: I know I wasn't careful enough before doing this, It's my responsibility and I acknowledge that. I unlocked my pad so I knew there were some risks.
So please Help Me!!!!
Thank you in advance.
but if you can help me
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I dont know if it is your case or not... but I beleave was in your same condition, the only recovery able to read and write our device memory is the last twrp (openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf300t-4.2.blob) on my device with the same problem I was able to restore the system from the backup...
now you have an other problem... if you dont have any backup to restore i dont know what you can do, the recovery work fine but i wasn't able to install any CM10.1 but i'm confident you can install a stock version....
I hope my suggestion can help you, good luck and of coure all the procedure are at your risk
lk2l said:
I dont know if it is your case or not... but I beleave was in your same condition, the only recovery able to read and write our device memory is the last twrp (openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf300t-4.2.blob) on my device with the same problem I was able to restore the system from the backup...
now you have an other problem... if you dont have any backup to restore i dont know what you can do, the recovery work fine but i wasn't able to install any CM10.1 but i'm confident you can install a stock version....
I hope my suggestion can help you, good luck and of coure all the procedure are at your risk
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Well I'll try but without the correct fastboot or adb drivers, it's going to be difficult. But it's worth a try. And about the "of course the procedure at your risk", I guess it can't get any worse, can it? ^^
Anyway ty
...mmm maybe my reply was not the clear, you are right...
I dont think it can be wrost, I'm sure this must not be done if you have ICS (4.0)...
I update my tf300t to JB 4.2.1 and after that I unlock the bootloader with the asus tool (from asus site), and installed the CWM 6.0.2.3 using fastboot, at this point the tablet work correctly but recovery was unable to read the sd card (internal and external). I tried to install other version of cwm and TWRP recovery, at the end found the TWRP dedicate for who has done the update to 4.2.1, installed and after done the backup, I try to install CM10.1 and all the system was not able to boot over at the asus screen, fortunatly the backup works fine I restored it and now it's back to normal (+ root lol)
I think the 4.2 bootloader need some specific rom... in any case for the moment it's fine.
now I will explain better witch procedure I followed
1) to have the correct driver for fastboot you can install asus PC sync from the asus website
2)download fastboot from internet and extract to c:\fastboot\
3)download from goo.im openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf300t-4.2.blob and put in the fastboot directory
4)boot the tf300t holding power + volume down and connect at the pc
5)open command prompt (run cmd.exe) and navigate to c:\fastboot\
6) to know if the device is connected correctly use the command "fastboot devices" it should show you a string with numbers and letters
7)to install the recovery use the command fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
8)Reboot with the command fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot-bootloader
Now you have the TWRP 4.2.2.0 specific for the bootloader 4.2 with this you can install rom and try to restore the system, in case if you dont find any other solution i can try to share my system back-up. but I can't garanty it will work at 100% (maybe 98% )
I hope I was more cleare than before lol
let me know if it works for you.
sorry if I didn't put direct link but this is my second post and I cant insert any link until post n°10...
TF300TL software brick solved!
aldossir said:
Hi, I had the same situation with mine just the day before yesterday! I've been ready to put it in the garbage
BUT I solved with a few simple steps : (provided that you have Android sdk installed, if not download and install it
with administrative rights)
1) go in the subdirectory Android\android-sdk\platform-tools where you can see fastboot.exe and adb.exe
2) connect your tabled frozen in the bad CWM, it must be recognized if you have the correct driver installed
(if not ask me how to)
3) do this command : adb -d reboot-bootloader
4) it should reboot and magically it shows you RCK & Android (if you try Android the tablet boot correctly)
5) do this command : fastboot erase recovery , and the bad CWM wil be wiped (fastboot need the right driver installed or you'll see ..waiting..)
6) only in case it's not enough step 5) do also fastboot erase boot
reboot and you'll have yr tablet back to life :laugh:
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You saved my device health, the steps you describe worked flawlessly for my ASUS Tranformer pad TF300TL (4G) LTE software brick, thank you very much!!! :laugh: :good: I am a new user and I want to bring my knowledge to the next level with XDA
i have similar situation
i have similar situation with my tf300t but i can't connect to fastboot tool. my device is stock to asus logo and i just can connect to apx mode please help
This should fix it
Link to my thread--> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45120193#post45120193
Hope it helps!
I can't connect to fastboot mode. Any help about that?
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Fixed my problem and got my RCK back
aldossir said:
Hi, I had the same situation with mine just the day before yesterday! I've been ready to put it in the garbage
BUT I solved with a few simple steps : (provided that you have Android sdk installed, if not download and install it
with administrative rights)
1) go in the subdirectory Android\android-sdk\platform-tools where you can see fastboot.exe and adb.exe
2) connect your tabled frozen in the bad CWM, it must be recognized if you have the correct driver installed
(if not ask me how to)
3) do this command : adb -d reboot-bootloader
4) it should reboot and magically it shows you RCK & Android (if you try Android the tablet boot correctly)
5) do this command : fastboot erase recovery , and the bad CWM wil be wiped (fastboot need the right driver installed or you'll see ..waiting..)
6) only in case it's not enough step 5) do also fastboot erase boot
reboot and you'll have yr tablet back to life :laugh:
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The above works to get RCK back. Perfect many thanks.
Hello everyone, been a lurker for some time, but have never needed to post before until today. I'm accustomed to rooting and installing custom roms but I've never had anywhere close to as much difficulty as Im having with this tf201. Heres the situation:
Not sure if you'd call this bricked, as I have total access to fastboot, adb, and CWM Recovery (version 5.8.3.4 touch btw). However my most recent attempt ended with totally wiping from the volume down+power menu (whatever its called). I can not turn the tablet off, as it automatically boots to the asus splash screen (and goes no further, naturally). It is unlocked, and my drivers do work (both fastboot and adb recognize the device), but I can not flash or push anything to the sdcard (with adb its a protocol failure, with fastboot I get "sending zip....OKAY writing zip....FAILED [remote : [FileOperationFailed]]) Don't know if it needs to be said, but I also can't simply drop the file on the sd card as if it were a media storage device as "my computer" does not recognize that it is connected (Oh I am using the naked universal drivers from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998650 )
So yeah, Im at a loss as it seems like no one has had this particular problem before (also my connector cable works fine, so its not that). Any help would, of course, be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: On the tablet after trying to flash with fastboot it returns "Failed to process command flash:zip error (0x30003)"
Really? Not a single person has any idea? Could really use some help here...
GrimAgent said:
Really? Not a single person has any idea? Could really use some help here...
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You do not flash zips with fastboot.
First of all tell me where your "NVIDIA" logo is when you first power on, bottom center or bottom right?
The nvidia logo is in the bottom center of the "EEE PC Splash"
This is going to sound stupid, but did you verify the MD5 before you tried to flash it?
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The nvidia logo is in the bottom center of the "EEE PC Splash"
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You are still on the ICS bootloader if NVIDIA is bottom center.
Go here http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/93 and follow the instructions for "Download - Recovery Image / Fastboot Method (using ICS or JB Asus bootloader)"
You will need to get the ICS blob file. Never flash the wrong recovery for what bootloader you are on or you can brick your device.
If you get it working and you want to upgrade to Jellybean bootloader there is instructions in post 2 of the Hairybean Rom thread. "Upgrade instructions for ICS"
edit.. to make it a bit easier for you.
Get this file http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf201/openrecovery-twrp-2.4.4.0-tf201-ICS.blob
Rename it to twrp.blob
Place the twrp.blob in the same folder as your fastboot exe
Go into fastboot and type
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Wait for it to finish and then type
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
see if that works.
Damn, I had a feeling it was the bootloader issue that I messed up. I went searching all over for how to find out which one I had once I realized my potential mistake. Gonna give these steps a try
I just tried all your steps, twrp is on there and I was able to push both cm10 and gapps onto the tablet, but now the zips I pushed to the sd card arent showing up in TWRP...
GrimAgent said:
I just tried all your steps, twrp is on there and I was able to push both cm10 and gapps onto the tablet, but now the zips I pushed to the sd card arent showing up in TWRP...
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If you now have twrp on there you dont need to push a file. Place the file on an external SD card on the root and plug it in before starting prime.
When going into TWRP go into install and select external SD. Pick your rom and then flash it.
Thanks a lot flumpster, everything's good now and Ive got cyanogen up and running smoothly. You've brought my tablet back to life and Ive learned a valuable lesson
Hello everyone,
While trying to update TWRP on my Prime I was not paying enough attention and went backwards from 2.7 to 2.6.3.0 and have no OS now.
I can boot into recovery which would be great except I can not seem to get it to mount or recognize my SD card to load a ROM from that.
I can get it into Fastboot mode by typing "adb reboot bootloader" and I can send commands to it while in Fastboot mode, but I can not seem to find a way to send an OS to it through that mode. I have tried loading a ROM by flashing it through Fastboot, but I get errors that "archive does not contain 'android-info.txt" and "archive does not contain 'android-product.txt."
Bummed right now as I had been running KATKISS and liking it and was going to try out Zombi-Pop which is when I was trying to update TWRP and everything fell apart on me.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I did find this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf300t/help/guide-t2854495/post54965562#post54965562
Mine boots straight into recovery, but I can get it back to fast boot by connecting it to my computer, opening a command prompt, and typing "adb reboot fastboot" which takes me to fastboot. I was going to follow the directions in the thread but the SKU I have is WW_epad-10.6.1.27.1-20130711 and I don't see that on the list for the firmware. I think that is because I had run the "upgrade tf201 to tf300" a long time back when I was putting CROMBI-kk on it from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773812
A little more info as I am searching around and trying things. If I try to flash a twrp.blob to it, the computer says it is successful, but there is no blue bar on the table, the tablet is unresponsive, and the computer doesn't see it anymore. I can long press the power button which boots the table straight into recovery and reconnects it to the computer. I can then run "adb reboot bootloader" which restarts the tablet and puts it into fast boot mode.
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A little more info as I am searching around and trying things. If I try to flash a twrp.blob to it, the computer says it is successful, but there is no blue bar on the table, the tablet is unresponsive, and the computer doesn't see it anymore. I can long press the power button which boots the table straight into recovery and reconnects it to the computer. I can then run "adb reboot bootloader" which restarts the tablet and puts it into fast boot mode.
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Get yourself into fastboot mode.
Now follow the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44244313&postcount=12
But where he says to get the TF300 firmware etc get the TF201 instead.
flumpster said:
Get yourself into fastboot mode.
Now follow the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44244313&postcount=12
But where he says to get the TF300 firmware etc get the TF201 instead.
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I'll try it. One more question, on the Asus site it lists a bunch of different firmware for the TF201. In my bootloader it lists it as the "WW_epad-10.6.1.27.1-20130711" which I think is from when I made the TF201 to TF300 change.
So... any idea which firmware I would download, or is there a way of getting that information from my tablet without actually getting past Fastboot? It was purchased in the US so I was guessing the latest one for a US SKU?
Thanks
Edit: Should I use the blob from the HairyBean bootloader that I had previously installed?
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Thank you so much for pointing me to that thread.
I tried the latest US firmware off the Asus site 10_4_2_18 and it installed but when trying to reboot I just got the dead Android guy with the red triangle. So, I reset it and went back into Fastboot and tried the procedure with the blob from the Tf201 to TF300 zip and it booted up to the HairyBean recovery but still a no go on anything any further. So, I guess third times the charm. I reset and went back into Fastboot and ran the procedure with the 10_4_2_17 firmware from the Asus site and that one worked. I am back up and running, just need to work my way back up the line so I can give Zombi-pop another try.
Again, thank you for pointing me in the right direction!
So my Transformer Prime is stuck at ASUS logo splash screen..
Please let me explain what I have done to cause this.
0. Using Transformer Prime on the original Android system (4.1??) - I took the following steps to install android kit kat 4.4.?
1. I rooted it then unlocked it
2. I installed the recovery system - http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2229#downloads
following the instruction below =>
original thread - http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-roms/41446-re-install-using-nvflash.html
If you haven't already found a recovery flasH the one found here
Cyanogenmod 11.0 Unofficial TF201 - xda-developers DevDB - http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2229#downloads
Place it in your fastboot folder. Open a command prompt in the fastboot folder by right-clicking in the folder and choosing "open command prompt here"
Reboot tablet into fastboot and connect to pc. Then type:
fastboot devices
You should see your tablet listed.
If so type:
fastboot -i 0xb05 flash recovery recovery.img.SOS
You should see a blue progress bar under an Asus logo.
Once done, reboot tablet into recovery and you should be good to go.
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3. I used the recovery system to successfully install the followings
* cm-11-20131229-UNOFFICIAL-tf201.zip (kit kat android system 4.4?)
* gapps-kk-20131119.zip
4. After this I rebooted the tablet then now it''s stuck at the ASUS screen.
I have found that quite a few people have experienced this... but I'm not very certain of what I need to do so I would appreciate if any of you can help me to resolve this issue. My ultimate goal now is to be able to boot the tablet to a usable state(with apps).
Currently,
* fastboot cannot be done
* can connect to PC in APX(?) mode
* downloaded rom(?) US_epad-user-10.4.2.18.zip from http://www.asus.com/Tablets/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/HelpDesk_Download/ but I hae no idea how i can use this.
* i have 'nvflash' folder on pc, in the folder I have blob.bin.... I have attached a screenshot of what's in the folder
Thank you in advance.
You have to flash the correct version of TWRP for the bootloader you are on. Flashing any random TWRP without knowing is a sure way to brick the machine.
Please show me the link to the instructions you were following. I don't think you can tell me your exact bootloader version from what you can see so please also tell me where the Tegra logo is on your screen. Bottom center or bottom right ?
Edit. I forgot to say the good news is you have nvflash backups so you should be able to fix it anyway. If you just want to go ahead and try and recover it yourself start here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927818&highlight=nvflash
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You have to flash the correct version of TWRP for the bootloader you are on. Flashing any random TWRP without knowing is a sure way to brick the machine.
Please show me the link to the instructions you were following. I don't think you can tell me your exact bootloader version from what you can see so please also tell me where the Tegra logo is on your screen. Bottom center or bottom right ?
Edit. I forgot to say the good news is you have nvflash backups so you should be able to fix it anyway. If you just want to go ahead and try and recover it yourself start here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927818&highlight=nvflash
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Hi flumpster, thank you so much for trying to help me.
Initially I followed this tutorial to unlock my TF201 and backed up Blobs and Enabling Nvflash access.
https://matthill.eu/android/transformer-prime-tf201-jellybean-nvflash/
this flatline recovery? was what I had and it did NOT install cm-11-20131229-UNOFFICIAL-tf201.zip (kit kat android system 4.4?)
Then I found this thread to find another user having the same installation error problem - http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/transformer-prime-roms/41446-re-install-using-nvflash.html
In the thread above, I followed a post by a guy named 'mediadriven'' to re-install another recovery(?).
File: recovery.img - http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2229#downloads
With the recovery tool, I was able to install
* cm-11-20131229-UNOFFICIAL-tf201.zip (kit kat android system 4.4?) - http://www.mediafire.com/download/xdwpk61crqttmib/cm-11-20131229-UNOFFICIAL-tf201.zip
* gapps-kk-20131119.zip - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760974567
After the installation, I rebooted the tablet then now it''s stuck at the ASUS screen.
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You have to flash the correct version of TWRP for the bootloader you are on. Flashing any random TWRP without knowing is a sure way to brick the machine.
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>> where could I download a correct version of TWRP for the bootloader and how may I install this..?
I don't think you can tell me your exact bootloader version from what you can see so please also tell me where the Tegra logo is on your screen. Bottom center or bottom right ?
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>> i'm sorry, im not sure which version of bootloader im using. Tegra logo is on bottom right screen. (image attached)
I forgot to say the good news is you have nvflash backups so you should be able to fix it anyway. If you just want to go ahead and try and recover it yourself start here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927818&highlight=nvflash
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Thank you for the link, before posting this thread here I have attempted to follow the thread above to unbrick my tf201. I was able to follow up to step 5 to be in nvflash mode.
I was not able to follow from step 6.. perhaps that is because I do not have these files - blob.EBT, blob.SOS, blob.LNX, and blob.APP
List of files that I have in nvflash is in the picture attached in my first post.
Thank you.
The files you are missing for step 6 are all in a zip file at the bottom of the link I gave you. Here is the direct link.
https://goo.im/devs/craigacgomez/prime/TF201-JB-10.4.2.15-Unblobed.zip/
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The files you are missing for step 6 are all in a zip file at the bottom of the link I gave you. Here is the direct link.
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thanks flumpster, ill try the guide again with the zip file tonight. Will let you know how it goes!
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The files you are missing for step 6 are all in a zip file at the bottom of the link I gave you. Here is the direct link.
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so each time i ran a nvflash command it successfully completes then rebooted itself to the Asus splash logo screen.. I have to reboot my device into apx mode then wheelie back into nvflash before being able to go to the next step..
When I ran the last command below it did not seem like it did anything.. output i got from the nvflash was "[resume mode]".
nvflash.exe -r --go
Rebooting the tablet makes the system stuck at ASUS splash logo screen..
I can reboot my device into APX mode.. and can also use nvflash but I may not have been follow the steps in the guide properly as it rebooted itself each time I ran nvflash commands.
What could I do?
jinseiichido said:
so each time i ran a nvflash command it successfully completes then rebooted itself to the Asus splash logo screen.. I have to reboot my device into apx mode then wheelie back into nvflash before being able to go to the next step..
When I ran the last command below it did not seem like it did anything.. output i got from the nvflash was "[resume mode]".
nvflash.exe -r --go
Rebooting the tablet makes the system stuck at ASUS splash logo screen..
I can reboot my device into APX mode.. and can also use nvflash but I may not have been follow the steps in the guide properly as it rebooted itself each time I ran nvflash commands.
What could I do?
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I'm not sure what you are doing wrong mate. I would do it all again from scratch starting from the beginning of the instructions.
Also while you are on the Asus splash screen try holding down the volume down button and the power button for 10 seconds until it restarts and then keep holding them. Do you end up in the bootloader screen now ?
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I'm not sure what you are doing wrong mate. I would do it all again from scratch starting from the beginning of the instructions.
Also while you are on the Asus splash screen try holding down the volume down button and the power button for 10 seconds until it restarts and then keep holding them. Do you end up in the bootloader screen now ?
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flumpster, unfortunately it does not show the bootloader screen. posted this problem to - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60640712&postcount=211
I'm still needing help to get my tablet working again..
If you could help me to get the tablet working again.. i will donate you $20(US) either paypal or via this forum.
Thank you.
jinseiichido said:
I'm still needing help to get my tablet working again..
If you could help me to get the tablet working again.. i will donate you $20(US) either paypal or via this forum.
Thank you.
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Unfortunately the money doesn't help, I cannot see what you are doing wrong. Everything I have said should work for you and if I had the machine here I am pretty sure I could get it working in under an hour.
If you was in the UK I would offer to let you send it to me as long as you paid the return postage but from the US that is just way too expensive. The only thing I can advise at this point is to try and find someone on here from the US who is willing to take a look at it for you.
If I had been you I would have tested multiple PCs with the universal drivers and also tried different usb ports (2 and 3) then if all that failed I would have booted off a live linux cd and tried it in there. If that still failed I would have used the script from the end of craigs nvflash post that puts the machines partitions and everything else back to stock but this has to be done in linux also.
Have you solved this problem now ?
In case you haven't, I found a possible solution for the 'stuck at Asus logo problem'
My prime was suffering the same problem; except that hadn't done an nvflash backup. What worked for me was a pressing the of the power and reset button (with a needle) and volume up button (I believe) at the same time. I don't know what combination exactly since I was trying some things with the reset button and boom it worked