Difference between revisions of "Asus Eee Pad transformer TF101"

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* Click ''Flash now''
 
* Click ''Flash now''
 
* Reboot device and apply changes...
 
* Reboot device and apply changes...
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=Install new ROM=
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==Reboot in recovery mode==
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2 methods:
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* Manual:
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** turn off your tablet
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** press and hold '''Volume DOWN + Power'''
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** press '''Volume UP''' when asked
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* From Android, press the button power 5 seconds and choose Reboot to recovery
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You should be in TWRP recovery, check the version on the top left corner.
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==Install ROM==
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* Wipe -> '''Factory reset''' (= wipes data, cache and Dalvik)
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* Install -> from <code>/external_sd</code>
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** 02_Rom_KatKiss.zip
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** 03_gapps-KatKiss.zip
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!! Mind the order !!
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* Apply changes
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* ... wait ...
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* Reboot system

Revision as of 11:08, 19 April 2015


This page explains how to upgrade/reset your Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 to a new Android version.


Installation steps:

  1. Root device
  2. Enable developer mode + USB debugging (optional)
  3. Install TWRP Recovery
  4. Install new Android ROM
  5. Install Google applications


Required Files & links

First of all you need to download the following files:


TWRP backup/restore 2.8.1 for Asus TF101


Android ROM for TF101


Google applications


TWRP Recovery

Requirements

  • Download TWRP v2.8.1+ zip file (see files section) and put that on your external card.
  • Install TWRP manager (Root) application from Google Play


TWRP manager usage

1st run: execute the application WITHOUT the external SD card.

  1. Grant SU rights to the application.
  2. If asked, let the application patch the system so it can write on the SD card (= click Yes).

You might need to click again on "Apply patch" if you've been redirected to the Settings screen.


2nd run: execute the application WITH the external SD card that has the TWRP zip file.

Go to Settings

  • Make sure the path to your External SD card is valid... It should look like /storage/sdcard1


Click on Menu -> Install

  • Click Add Zip
  • Select the TWRP zip file
  • Open it as File way
  • Click Flash now
  • Reboot device and apply changes...


Install new ROM

Reboot in recovery mode

2 methods:

  • Manual:
    • turn off your tablet
    • press and hold Volume DOWN + Power
    • press Volume UP when asked
  • From Android, press the button power 5 seconds and choose Reboot to recovery


You should be in TWRP recovery, check the version on the top left corner.

Install ROM

  • Wipe -> Factory reset (= wipes data, cache and Dalvik)
  • Install -> from /external_sd
    • 02_Rom_KatKiss.zip
    • 03_gapps-KatKiss.zip

!! Mind the order !!

  • Apply changes
  • ... wait ...
  • Reboot system