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Question about changing Recovery

Hi, I have a friend who currently has
Android Recovery System <2e> on his droid. Wanting to know if there's a way to change from that to Amons? Also, while using the <2e> any zip he tries to install comes up with the error E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command
If he scrolls down to Apply sdcard: update.zip he gets:
--Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory)
E:signature verification fialed
Installation aborted.
This happens when trying to open .zip's such as Evil Eris 2.0 or any other zip. I have Amon's recovery and these zips work fine for me.
Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

was anything changed within the .zip files?... because if so that will cause it. Also i know if you rename the .zip file you will also recieve the problem because they signed with that specific name. Otherwise, i suggest deleting it from you SD and downloading the .zip again and do a wipe data/dalvik and reflash. But remember to do a nand backup! Lemme know what you get....

No files/names have been changed. If I could get Amon's recovery I could mod his phone for him. I have Amon's and do not have this issue. It is prbably something I am not doing due to being unfamiliar with the recovery he has. Basicaly I think all I really need is a way to get his recovery to read Amon's and I'm good.

andrew8806 said:
was anything changed within the .zip files?... because if so that will cause it. Also i know if you rename the .zip file you will also recieve the problem because they signed with that specific name. Otherwise, i suggest deleting it from you SD and downloading the .zip again and do a wipe data/dalvik and reflash. But remember to do a nand backup! Lemme know what you get....
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Are you certain about that, or is that unique to that specific recovery menu?
I rename my update.zip's and ROM's after they've been signed and don't run into issues.

If his phone is rooted just download rom manager from the market, open it, scroll all the way to the bottom and hit flash alternative recovery.
That should do it.

.mak said:
Are you certain about that, or is that unique to that specific recovery menu?
I rename my update.zip's and ROM's after they've been signed and don't run into issues.
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I change the name of update.zip and it always fails to verify.

Nov. OTA Update w/S-OFF - My experience...

Just wanted to share my experience applying the November OTA. I'm working off the solo.dc3.com/dinc how-to doc.
The doc should be a piece of cake but if you're like me and deleted your bloatware without backing it up then you could be in some trouble...
Here's what I was working with:
I verified I have S-OFF
Radio (baseband version) 2.15.00.07.28
Android Version 2.2
Build Number 3.21.605.1.CL231334 release keys
Software Number 3.21.605.1
Clockwork v2.5.0.5
I ran into trouble when I get to step #8 in the doc. This is the part when I apply the update.zip file. I receive the following error:
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/VzNav.apk", "de955dbcd1d9644ae4870cf0f0320ce178cc06ff", "1c4af8208e712a6df83150671d1bcf0a59a86a38")
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
There is a site that contains ALL the default applications that come with the 3.21.605.1 release. It took me a little time but I had to download and place the VzNav.apk, com.htc.TwitterWidget.odex, and install_flash_player.apk to my /system/app/ folder. I consider myself lucky because its one failure after another and I was expecting to have to go through the process many more times.
If you want the link to all the default incredible apps including the bloatware then google the following: "Incredible Default Applications (3.21.605.1) chadhaney". (chadhaney is part of the url)

Didn't personally delete any of the bloatware as it's to easy to overlook for me. However, did read that a safer way to stop the bloatware is to rename it to something like bloatware.archive instead of bloatware.apk. Then when you go to update an OTA then just rename the files.
Just what I read as I didn't remove the files myself.

I had the same issues as you, except I removed a lot of apps, not just the VzNav one. I ended up just using the RUU instead of taking the time to put them all back and make sure the permissions were correct.

Modified OTA2 Updates for Installation in ClockworkMod Recovery

I have modified several of the updates to be installed in ClockworkMod Recovery so that it will not overwrite CWM Recovery and should also preserve root. I still recommend protecting root using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper in case something goes wrong and it is always a good idea to make a nandroid backup in ClockworkMod Recovery before installing any update. Also after updating Titanium backup said that my su had the wrong permission and it wanted to correct it (I allowed it to fix it). I am not sure why this happened as I thought I set the permissions properly in the update but go ahead and run Titanium after updating and let it fix it for you if there is a problem. These updates will still check all of your system apps so you need to restore them (copying and pasting them back into the /system/app folder and setting the proper permissions with Root Explorer is one of the easiest ways to do this). You can also make your own modifications to the update and remove the checks if you like (some people have done this with no problems but one guy reported that android wouldn't boot after updating with no checks so I leave it up to you to decide for yourself). I posted instructions for modifying the update here. The changes I made to the update were to remove the Indigo check (because it was giving me an error) commented out the lines that delete the current recovery and install the new recovery, removed the line that deletes Superuser.apk, added an su file to the update so that it reinstalls su after deleting it, and finally added lines to symlink and set permissions for the su file.
Install instructions:
Protect root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (just in case)
Copy the proper update.zip to your external sdcard (if you are US or WE you must install 086 before 089)
Make sure your battery is well charged (having your battery die during the update would be very bad)
Turn off TpT and boot into recovery by turning on and repeatedly pressing the volume up key
Wipe cache partition
Make a nandroid backup (not necessary but highly recommended)
Select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard then browse to and select the update you downloaded here
Let the install run and then choose reboot system now in the CWR main menu
The first boot will take a long time, don't worry this is normal (if it takes more than 30min you may want to hold power to turn off and reboot again)
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0037_0076_WE_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0086_US_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0089_US_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0086_WE_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0089_WE_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0087_UK_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0089_ROW_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0089_SC_CWR.zip
ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0090_JP_CWR.zip
Flash at your own risk! I am not responsible if this totally bricks your tablet, breaks your root, or creates any other problems for you! Make sure that you install the correct version for your region.

Worked great for me. Thanks!

Is it also necessary to temporarily unroot before applying the update? Thanks again.

I don't believe I needed to do a tempory un-root to apply the updates. I just followed the instructions. I did have to power down during the first installation since it stayed in .. rebooting.. mode for 20 to 25 minutes. After powering down and rebooting, _86 was installed.
I did have to re-install Busybox to get LUKS Manager to work after the installation of 86 and 89.

Thanks, but I got in trouble with OTA2 by not unrooting first, and the OP is the one who helped me with it. I need to make sure before I make a move.

It should not matter, the update deletes and reinstalls su.

Thank you. I'll give it a try later today.

great thanks.
a sticky would be great

I just applied OTA 2.5, now my market consistently force crashes. Anybody else having this issue?

try to download and install new "Play Store"

mandrsn1 said:
I just applied OTA 2.5, now my market consistently force crashes. Anybody else having this issue?
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My market is working fine on OTA 2.5. Maybe you have two versions of the same app installed after updating (for example if you removed FlexT9 in system and installed the full FlexT9 keyboard from the market and then restored the system app to update). It could also be a problem due to the change over to the new Play Store as quyTam suggested. If all else fails a factory reset would likely fix the problem but then you will have to set everything up again.

jhankinson said:
My market is working fine on OTA 2.5. Maybe you have two versions of the same app installed after updating (for example if you removed FlexT9 in system and installed the full FlexT9 keyboard from the market and then restored the system app to update). It could also be a problem due to the change over to the new Play Store as quyTam suggested. If all else fails a factory reset would likely fix the problem but then you will have to set everything up again.
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Nope, i unfroze apps before i updates and made sure there were no replaced system apps when I installed.
I have tried stock market, 3.4.4 (honeycomb 3.2 market) and 3.4.6 (Play store) and they all force crash. Sounds like a factory reset may be needed.

mandrsn1 said:
Nope, i unfroze apps before i updates and made sure there were no replaced system apps when I installed.
I have tried stock market, 3.4.4 (honeycomb 3.2 market) and 3.4.6 (Play store) and they all force crash. Sounds like a factory reset may be needed.
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Something else must be messed up. I factory restored and still am having issues.

I got an error message after trying to install file from SD Card. It said
"Installing: /sdcard/ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_0089_ROW_CWR.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Verifying Current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/FlexT9ChineseIME.apk", "222668fd99a68916eb4d6784c3795801ea0698bd" , "8c4feb3af89ec0ff3791c0d5acf30bad168b4600")
E:Error in /sdcard/ThinkPadTablet_A310_02_0039_009_ROW_CWR.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I'm currently using 0074ROW
Could someone advise how to fix this?

Put back the system file indicated - FlexT9ChineseIME.apk.

toenail_flicker said:
Put back the system file indicated - FlexT9ChineseIME.apk.
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Thanks but where can I found it?

That depends on what country you're from. There's a couple of system dumps here on xda.

same here can't ota update coz i deleted some of the apps so can anyone know where can find the dump for the 0074 row dump? or could someone please provide the dump here?
thx for the help!!!

You can also go to the Lenovo download page to find your previous download file, unzip it, and find the file to put back.

toenail_flicker said:
You can also go to the Lenovo download page to find your previous download file, unzip it, and find the file to put back.
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thx for the help. just asking are you referring to this:
download.lenovo.com/slates/think/tablet1
the worse thing is i deleted the drmprovider.apk and the odex as well which i couldn't see that apps in those zip.
so could anyone help here?
thx!!!

Stock Netflix.apk needed

I'm trying to upgrade my rooted TF101 to 9.2.1.11 and every zipI use complains on an assert failure for /system/app/Netflix.apk. Oddly, I can't get Ti backup to restore it, so I tried downloading it and putting it in that directory. This doesn't work. Does anyone have the stock Netflix.apk they can post so I can move past this? thx!!

Here ya go!
Title says it all.

Thanks! But no cigar!
I tried that, but it gives me the following error when I attempt to apply the zip from the sd card:
ClockworkMod Recovery v3.2.0.1 roach2010-tf101-r1
-- Installing: /sdcard/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Netflix.apk", "459b736ea95188dd3500005f621b4fa22291c40c", "58c70e894dfc98166d16c64cb9555a7e83ceb7e4")
E:Error in /sdcard/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Any suggestions out there in the development community? I didn't think that uninstalling Netflix would cause such a hassle later on. Is there a different version of the .apk I can try? Or a different way of installing it (I just copied it over after remounting /system/app as rw).
Alternatively, can I unroot, then download the update, then re-root? Anybody have any practice with that, or will the Netflix.apk package.
Thank you! Have a nice day (or evening).

crinis said:
I tried that, but it gives me the following error when I attempt to apply the zip from the sd card:
Any suggestions out there in the development community? I didn't think that uninstalling Netflix would cause such a hassle later on. Is there a different version of the .apk I can try? Or a different way of installing it (I just copied it over after remounting /system/app as rw).
Alternatively, can I unroot, then download the update, then re-root? Anybody have any practice with that, or will the Netflix.apk package.
Thank you! Have a nice day (or evening).
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That wasn't a zip file, it was an apk. And you don't flash those in recovery. Just put it in /data/app directory, then restart the tablet. Or you can try to execute it, and it will automatically install to the appropriate folder.

I solved it!
Yes, I just copied it over using scp (after remounting /system as rw). I'm no noob!
Here's what I did to get it to work.
I unzipped the rooted zip file, edited the updater-script to remove references to Netflix.apk (three of them), then rezipped it up, copied it to the sdcard , rebooted to recovery, then flashed it. Worked! Here's the exact steps took:
On my linux latop:
mkdir /tmp/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted
cd /tmp/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted
unzip ~/Download//tmp/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted.zip
vi ./META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
# /Netflix\.apk finds the lines, I deleted two, and modified the third to remove the reference.
zip -r /tmp/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted.zip *
scp /tmp/ics-us-8.6.5.21-to-9.2.1.11-CWM-rooted [email protected]:/Removable/MicroSD
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From there it's all Clockwork.
Thanks so much for the help of this forum. I love xda developers!

How to update to JB using DLPKGFILE and KEEP ROOT! Works!

Right, so, through a bit of trial and error using guidance from the forums, this is how I updated to JB and kept root for WW after the update originally failed.
download BOTH files from here (massive thanks to ch3mn3y):
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/91334594/file.html
http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/96461494/file.html
then extract the .zip file.
download the command file from here (massive thanks to krabappel2548):
http://www.mediafire.com/?yq1bt16mnm7tc8d
extract it.
place the dlpkgfile and command file, both unzipped onto your tab. Use a root explorer to paste the command file into /cache/recovery and the dlpkgfile (the actual file, not the folder) to /cache.
go to Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and temp unroot.
turn off the tab.
boot into recovery with Vol - and power, then when it says to press volume up to boot into RCK, do it.
You'll see the android with the blue wires and it will go through the install process if you have done it right. let it do its thing.
obviously, when it has settled, restore root with Voodoo.
If you get the android with red exclamation mark, i reccomend downloading the ICS zip of your current firmware and SKU and sticking it on a micro SD card, and letting it restore any programmes you've deleted.

rickykemp said:
Right, so, through a bit of trial and error using guidance from the forums, this is how I updated to JB and kept root for WW after the update originally failed.
download BOTH files from here (massive thanks to ch3mn3y):
http://www25.zippyshare.com/v/91334594/file.html
http://www1.zippyshare.com/v/96461494/file.html
then extract the .zip file.
download the command file from here (massive thanks to krabappel2548):
http://www.mediafire.com/?yq1bt16mnm7tc8d
extract it.
place the dlpkgfile and command file, both unzipped onto your tab. Use a root explorer to paste the command file into /cache/recovery and the dlpkgfile (the actual file, not the folder) to /cache.
go to Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and temp unroot.
turn off the tab.
boot into recovery with Vol - and power, then when it says to press volume up to boot into RCK, do it.
You'll see the android with the blue wires and it will go through the install process if you have done it right. let it do its thing.
obviously, when it has settled, restore root with Voodoo.
If you get the android with red exclamation mark, i reccomend downloading the ICS zip of your current firmware and SKU and sticking it on a micro SD card, and letting it restore any programmes you've deleted.
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Will your last line lose root on us, or will voodoo root keeper save it via that or does it wipe/reset the entire system?

Ashcunak said:
Will your last line lose root on us, or will voodoo root keeper save it via that or does it wipe/reset the entire system?
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When i ran ran the zip of .30 i did lose root, but it was easily restored using 1 click transformer root.

I tried it twice but it always failed at about 1/3 of the process... Hopefully I can reboot w/ any damage...
WHY!?? :'(
Btw here's the part of the log where it shows the failure in installation:
I:Enable RSA key verification.
Installing update...
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /cache/dlpkgfile
Opening update package...
I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys
Verifying update package...
I:comment is 1682 bytes; signature 1664 bytes from end
I:whole-file signature verified against key 0
I:verify_file returned 0
Installing update...
Check : blob size = 13104069
Verifying current system...
file "/system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so", "ed4c7834196831836c73d0374529a0278c2fa91c", "a52756f5a63c9827632587d025ee28f67739bd97")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so", "ed4c7834196831836c73d0374529a0278c2fa91c", "a52756f5a63c9827632587d025ee28f67739bd97")
E:Error in /cache/dlpkgfile
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I:result_code: 410
Check and format /storage to vfat if needed...
Mount /btmac successfully
Done
Btw the command file is just a file with content --update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile in it.
You can create it with notepad, save as .txt, and remove the .txt

rickykemp said:
When i ran ran the zip of .30 i did lose root, but it was easily restored using 1 click transformer root.
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OH, wow, im so outa date thanks, i rooted on the first revision that came out and havent really watched whats out there for root options. i see this now thanks so much i was worried id have to all sorts of downgrading. link for anyone else whos "outa it" like me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26918790

WIIstpM said:
file "/system/app/Music2.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Music2.apk", "c9bc168a88b5106e0e04f8e70023a4c33009021b", "cbb199983ab1cb9beee6b20ec4db659ccd49d757")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Music2.apk", "c9bc168a88b5106e0e04f8e70023a4c33009021b", "cbb199983ab1cb9beee6b20ec4db659ccd49d757")
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Maybe u delete or freeze Music2.apk? First time when i forget to unfreeze /system apps my update failed too (but i dont remember when).

ch3mn3y said:
Maybe u delete or freeze Music2.apk? First time when i forget to unfreeze /system apps my update failed too (but i dont remember when).
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I think I found the problem: I remember I pushed jelly bean's music2.apk in system/app! Restored the original music app.
Gonna try update again!
Now it the turn of libGLESv1_CM.so ...

Going to give it a try.
Just to make sure, is this for WW version, right?

ch3mn3y said:
Maybe u delete or freeze Music2.apk? First time when i forget to unfreeze /system apps my update failed too (but i dont remember when).
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MM the Music app problem is resolved.. but now the same thing happens but with "/system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so"
...

Tequila.CZ said:
Going to give it a try.
Just to make sure, is this for WW version, right?
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Yep.

Thanks.
Looking good., but got this error:
file "/system/app/EmailWidget.apk" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache
failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory
failed to load cache file
script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/EmailWidget.apk", "5655101db862ccc0b2e60bd8ee276192f80e0ac7", "25adaa94e23e2aa87a7dd7f01956ccbabbb960fc")
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/EmailWidget.apk", "5655101db862ccc0b2e60bd8ee276192f80e0ac7", "25adaa94e23e2aa87a7dd7f01956ccbabbb960fc")
E:Error in /cache/dlpkgfile
Already got this before my update notification stopped working.
I deleted Email app, returned it back to system but seems I dont have the right version. (found in someones dropbox posted here)
Also reflashed Ww. 30 hoping this would overwrite the widget with correct version. Obviously it did not...
Would be glad for any help.

As it is MY dlpkgfile it can need MY files. I could upload /system, but first its strange to copy/paste whole android and second it is 624mb and third it will work only for rooted and at least fourth i updated my pad.
If it helps my pad was reflashed to .30 using wolfs method cos i had screen issue.
Sent using tf300t - stock JellyBean (rooted)

ch3mn3y said:
As it is MY dlpkgfile it can need MY files. I could upload /system, but first its strange to copy/paste whole android and second it is 624mb and third it will work only for rooted and at least fourth i updated my pad.
If it helps my pad was reflashed to .30 using wolfs method cos i had screen issue.
Sent using tf300t - stock JellyBean (rooted)
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Could you please try to upload just the EmailWidget?
When I tried using OTA I got an error on Email.apk first. Then I downloaded it from dropbox and it passed. But EmailWidget did unfortunately not.
Also trying to find a tool that could extract the .30blob file. I guess the apps should be there. Found something but probably Linux only so no go for me.

You guys made my day! I had the red triangle and couldn`t get the update anymore. Tried everything, nothing worked.
Now I just followed your guide, dl. your files and all went fine.
So sad I was ony able to hit the Tanks-button once. Thank you thousand times!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

Here is emailwidget .apk and .odex but from jb not ics cos i didnt made a backup. But i think that it wasnt changed.
http://db.tt/cYSWYcXo
Sent using tf300t - stock JellyBean (rooted)

ch3mn3y said:
Here is emailwidget .apk and .odex but from jb not ics cos i didnt made a backup. But i think that it wasnt changed.
http://db.tt/cYSWYcXo
Sent using tf300t - stock JellyBean (rooted)
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Oh man. I love you. Here I come on JB!
The EmailWidget was the missing piece.
Big thanks to rickykem, ch3mn3y and overyone who helped to create this workaround!

y17dt said:
You guys made my day! I had the red triangle and couldn`t get the update anymore. Tried everything, nothing worked.
Now I just followed your guide, dl. your files and all went fine.
So sad I was ony able to hit the Tanks-button once. Thank you thousand times!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
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+1:good:

Can someone post the original /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so pleeease...
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium

WIIstpM said:
Can someone post the original /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so pleeease...
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
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I only have it from JB. Unfortunately it seems the file was updated together with the system so it will most probably be useless.
Don't have a libs backup from WW.30

WIIstpM said:
Can someone post the original /system/lib/libGLESv1_CM.so pleeease...
Sent from my LG-P970 using xda premium
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Here you go, from ICS:
http://db.tt/z5B5Q3jL
Trimis de pe ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T