I just bought the Hong Kong version of the TF a couple days ago while I was visiting.
I just got the OTA update to 3.1 this morning and completed it.
What method do I use to root?
I was reading something about downgrading, but I would prefer not to downgrade. From what I read 3.1 was a nice update. Can I root and keep 3.1? Should I wait until someone releases a root for 3.1?
Thanks for any help that you can offer to a noob.
Model #
Transformer TF101
Android Version
3.1
Build #
HMJ37.TW_epad-8.4.4.5-20110527
Hello,
I have a tab Iconia a501 wifi +3 G in Honeycomb 3.0.1
I wanted to do a manual update because the version proposed OTA do not like me by Acer.
So I covered the following post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
The build is displayed in the menu about is:
ACER_A501_1.336.02_EMEA_SFR
Could someone tell me which file I need to take to update Honeycomb 3.2?
Thank you in advance.
Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
drhouse_4 said:
Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
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seems like you made a miss here, but root the transformer and download the official CWM of the FOTA Then you will get ics!
But beware ics seems a bit slow and laggy at the moment :/
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Oh and yes, to root use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426280
^__^
Have a good day
thanks,but in your opinion the only way to update mt tf to ics is the root?
I think that I can try to update to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US and then I'll wait the notify of upgrade...what do you think about it?
drhouse_4 said:
Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
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You probably need to download the US version from asus downloads and manually update to that. That should solve your problems as the system will only recognize the original firmware locations.
drhouse_4 said:
thanks,but in your opinion the only way to update mt tf to ics is the root?
I think that I can try to update to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US and then I'll wait the notify of upgrade...what do you think about it?
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i didn't say it was the only way, as you do have an US tab and you updated to WW i don't seem why it don't give you an FOTA update as its same tab just some other languages *Mostly* but what do i know its nothing i can do, and i think your tab is seen as US tab still, if your using WW so US hasn't yet got their update, but soon they will i guess,
Unfortunately the update system will only recognize the original firmware.... so if your tab as originally US then you update to TW it will not accept the update ( i tried when the TW update came out) it doesnt matter where you are. I have a WW but i bought it in canada and am now in indonesia so i figured why not try the TW and see if i get the update. It failed but when i went to WW it came up instantly.
Thanks guys!so,now I try to update manually to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US?
I had the same issue, first had an US version but after unroot I've flashed
the WW version and apparently these aren't scheduled for update yet, didn't get update notifications for ICS .
So what i did was return to the original US stock version and did this with NVFLash
after the US firmware was loaded it went through all the updates sequentially and ended with ICS = me a Happy TF owner
Had the same problem. Then i've rooted the TF and flashed the root version.
Very hppy now, everything is fine now.
Sent from my Transformer TF101
For the ppl that flashed back to stock where did you get the ROM from? I did the same (came from Revolver ROM) and flashed back to stock (US version) but no updates showing.
You can get all the regional versions of Asus stock firmware from the asus download site
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download
Just choose the Region that you originally had WW or US or whatever
The update will only work for the original firmware region because it is tied to your serial number in the ASUS database or something like that.
Edit: if you have CWM (custom recovery) get one of these:
Revolver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518768
Android Revolution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
For stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514658 (I suggest the full rom not the upgrade Option B)
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
rpmbnsf said:
For the ppl that flashed back to stock where did you get the ROM from? I did the same (came from Revolver ROM) and flashed back to stock (US version) but no updates showing.
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Why do u want to get back to stock? I came from revolver and flashed the root ics without any problems. So smooth and fast, awesome...
Sent from my rooted Transformer TF101
Thanks everyone for your help. I was able to finialy get ICS update FOTA. For those who are still having issues here is what I did:
-Started with rooted TF running Revolver ROM
-NVFlashed to a stock ROM (the flash should have removed root and CWM I'm told)
-Noticed my TF still did not see any update, stock ROM I flashed was 3.1 older stock ROM and may be part of the reason it would not update (not totally sure the reasons)
-Went to Asus official download site and D/L the US firmware update
-Unzipped that file on a Micro SD card (root directory)
-Put Micro SD card into my running (older) stock TF and the triangle popped up on the task bar saying there was an update, tap that and let it update.
-now was updated to the latest stock Asus 3.2 ROM and checked updates..it found that i needed an update and d/l ICS!!
May be an easier way to get ICS, but for me I was hearing issues others had using some of the prepared ICS ROMs on here vs. letting the TF FOTA update.
So far so good!
i want to upgrade my andriod version from 3.0.1 to 3.2 or 3.2.1
build number is acer a500 1.016.05_com_gen1
i can't get it viia normal update so if anyone can help me by link that can upgrade it i will be grateful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
Hello,
I have a guestion, my tab motherboard A501 was broken so Acer has replace a new one so far so good
I have ask them to install the 3.2.1. rom on the tab because i have wifi problems with ICS so the done this olso.
But i have look to update to ICS 4.0.3 with the Acer update app on the playstore after 24 hours trying i cant get any update.
So when i want it on the futher how can i update because OTA wont work on my tab.
A501
3.2.1
Cust:r3c01 Config:r3s/3 Conf:r3c01 Protocol:r2b01 App:r3c01
2.6.36.3+
Acer_A501_4.066.24_COM_GEN1
Acer update app playstore OTA 3 days trying no update?
Hello,
I have a guestion, my tab motherboard A501 was broken so Acer has replace a new one so far so good
I have ask them to install the 3.2.1. rom on the tab because i have wifi problems with ICS so the done this olso.
But i have look to update to ICS 4.0.3 with the Acer update app on the playstore after 24 hours trying i cant get any update.
So when i want it on the futher how can i update because OTA wont work on my tab.
A501
3.2.1
Cust:r3c01 Config:r3s/3 Conf:r3c01 Protocol:r2b01 App:r3c01
2.6.36.3+
Acer_A501_4.066.24_COM_GEN1[/QUOTE]