Feb 22, 2012 asus has today released a utility to unlock the bootloader on its transformer prime tablet, enabling users to install a custom rom on their tablet. Unlock device app alternatively, the vipermod primetime tool can also unlock your bootloader if you choose to. Asus recently released its official bootloader unlocking tool. Everyone has been waiting for the bootloader so they can start developing. Feb 22, 2012 early last month, it was revealed to much outcry that the transformer prime had a locked bootloader. The tool is packaged in an apk that can be downloaded from. Therefore, asus is developing an unlock tool for that community. Jan 17, 2020 unlock bootloader on asus transformer prime tf201. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock used to install ubuntu.
More importantly, the new pad 300 is quite a bit cheaper than the old prime. The asus transformer prime was the great, grey hope for many android lovers until they realized that the bootloader was locked it was impossible to upgrade or install a new bit of firmware onto. Asus transformer prime bootloader is locked, say xda devs. Unlock backup blobs and enable nvflash on asus transformer. Q tf201 jb bootloader unlock asus eee pad transformer. Asus gives transformer prime a bootloader unlock tool, ubuntu. Android asus transformer prime tf700t usb drivers often allow your pc to recognize device as it is plugged in.
Use must first unlock the bootloader on your asus transformer prime to be. At the beginning of this year, there was on outrage over the discovery of one of our forum members who found that the bootloader. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock available for download. The transformer pad 300 is a slightly tweaked version of the original transformer prime. Q tf201 jb bootloader unlock asus eee pad transformer prime. Because the bootloader is encypted and the apk is the only way the end user can unlock it, youre only hope to save the pictures might be to send it to asus. Asus releases boot loader unlocker for transformer prime. Below are some of the specifications of the tablet. Dec, 2011 any word on the status of the bootloader of the prime. Asus releases transformer prime bootloader unlock tool.
Unlock the bootloader on your transformer prime using asuss official tool which can be downloaded by clicking here follow the instructions on the forum itself. Feb 22, 2012 asus transformer prime bootloader unlock used to install ubuntu. Install twrp recovery and root asus transformer prime tf201. This news was quickly followed by a group of enterprising folks releasing the first.
But please know that by downloading and installing the apk from asus link or my. Download asus transformer prime tf700t official usb drivers for your android smartphone. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock should come in february. Much has been made recently about the asus transformer prime bootloader being locked, and there is some misinformation floating around on other sites. Holding true to its promises, asus has finally released a boot loader unlock utility for its eepc transformer prime tablet tf201. To say that the launch of the asus transformer prime has been rocky would be the height of understatement. Feb 22, 2012 ah, it was indeed only a matter of time. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock used to install. How to unlock and install custom recovery on the transformer. Asus gives in, will develop unlock tool for transformer. Poor gps signal strength and continuing performance issues are big problems. It is highly popular and is one of the most preferred methods used while rooting or installing custom roms.
We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage. May 22, 2012 considering asus unlocked the transformer prime tf201, and that the transformer pad 300 is basically a downmarket variant of it same internal hardware, this makes sense. How to unlock bootloader on asus transformer prime tf201. For those of you who want to install new custom kernels, roms, and perhaps customize the heck out of your transformer prime, you will probably want to unlock the bootloader on your transformer prime. So the smartphone manufacturer created a policy that unlocked bootloader device will. Much like the way htc caved into fan pressure, asus has finally released a bootloader unlock tool for its transformer prime tf201. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock available, now. Mar 01, 2012 for those of you who want to install new custom kernels, roms, and perhaps customize the heck out of your transformer prime, you will probably want to unlock the bootloader on your transformer prime. Download asus eee pad transformer prime tf201 unlock device app 6. Asus has today released a utility to unlock the bootloader on its transformer prime tablet, enabling users to install a custom rom on their tablet. How to unlock bootloader on asus transformer bootloader is a code that runs when we turn on your device. From the rumors to the official announcement, and the long waiting period in between, it has finally happened. You will find asus transformer prime tf700t usb drivers on this page, just scroll down. Transformer prime bootloader unlocker tool released.
When the tablet launched in december it came with a few shortcomings, the most. They should just release the bootloader unlock tool and let tf101 owners download any rom. Asus releases transformer prime bootloader unlock software. You should have the following 7 files download from your transformer prime. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlocking tool now. So i spent some time with the two people in the android community who know the most about the asus transformer series bumblebee and rayman to get some clarity as to what is going on. Download asus transformer prime tf700t usb drivers.
Asus recently released a bootloaderunlocker tool for the device and, with that, the android development community for the device has sprung. How to root the asus transformer infinity with pictures. Heres how to unlock bootloader on your transformer prime. Why are we not seeing custom roms developed for the prime yet. Since the ubuntu build had been ready and waiting, it was easy enough to load it. The bootloader unlock only works with the asus eee pad transformer prime, also known as the tf201, and will only function on tablets running android ice cream sandwich. If its not unlocked, fastboot is severely crippled. Asus has delivered its promise to launch a tool that unlocks the bootloader of the transformer prime eee pad. Jan 20, 2012 asus transformer prime gets android 4. You are choosing to do this, and you could end up needing to buy another transformer prime. Feb 23, 2012 asus transformer prime bootloader unlock now available. The tool is packaged in an apk that can be downloaded from the companys website. Jan 02, 2012 asus transformer prime bootloader is locked, say xda devs. Asus releases bootloader unlock tool for transformer pad 300.
The tool will allow modders and tinkerers to load custom roms. Does your prime charge, if you plug its cable directly into the charger. Eee pad transformer prime news page 3 of 7 android. This comes only slightly more than 48 hours after a. Our eric finkenbiner immediately grabbed the asus transformer prime bootloader unlock tool when it came out days ago. Before any tweaks and tricks, the first thing an user should do is to unlock the bootloader of android device. If you want to remain bootloader locked then you are done but be sure to get ota rootkeeper from the link below. Officially unlock the transformer prime bootloader. Bootloader unlocker i saw this morning that asus has released the unlocker tool that they had promised they would, hopefully it. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock available for.
Early last month, it was revealed to much outcry that the transformer prime had a locked bootloader. Officially unlock the transformer prime bootloader android. I was able to get the transformer rooted with vipermod, and installed ota rootkeeper and all seems to be working fine with superuser, but i cant get the bootloader unlocked at all. A bootloader is a code which runs when we turn on your device. If you are downloading a zip file such as a custom rom, make sure you do not unzip the file after downloading. Asus has updated its uk facebook page with release notes for an overtheair firmware update for the transformer prime, which adds face unlock and other features. The bootloader must also be unlocked to install cwm which will allow you to makerestore nandroid backups. I am also including a mirror to the version 6 unlock apk just in case asus pulls it or something. Asus has released the bootloader unlock tool for the eee pad transformer prime this morning, and developers have wasted no time in. How to root asus transformer pad tf300t rooting asus transformer pad tf300t is a three step process.
By following this tutorial you can now install the latest twrp recovery on your asus transformer prime tf201 smartphone. As promised, asus has released a bootloader unlocking tool for the transformer prime. If you are a user of asus transformer prime tf201, then there is incredibly good news for. Asus just announced that it will develop an unlock tool for the bootloader of its transformer prime tablet. Asus has released the bootloader unlock for its transformer prime tablet, letting android nuts tinker with their tablets. Twrp recovery is a custom version of stock recovery which is used to flash custom roms. How to root asus transformer pad tf300t, unlock bootloader. Users who own an android device cant stop from tweaking, changing, customizing, and optimizing the internal system and os, such as install a new custom rom, backup system data, customize android device, root the device and so on. Protects the masses with a bootloader, allows unlock tool for. Download the asus unlock tool app from above download link.
Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock now available cnet. Transformer prime buyers believe unlocked bootloader is an. Faq asus transformer prime tf201 all things root asus. Asus had earlier promised users of this device that it would be releasing the tool. So, you cannot install any custom rom without unlocking the bootloader.
Root transformer prime tf201, flash clockworkmod recovery. Click on click here to download, and download should start. Apr 29, 2012 better unlock and install custom recovery video. This news was quickly followed by a group of enterprising folks releasing the first version of clockworkmod recovery for the prime. Many users of the transformer prime have complained about the locked bootloader on the device and asus has announced they will release a tool to unlock it. The official statement came from asus stating that the bootloader was locked due to provider requirements for drm client devices to be secure. Asus transformer prime to receive update to android 4. Ive tried the asus unlock tool but it says my device is not supported. Asus follows motorola, gives transformer prime a locked. Transformer prime gets ubuntu with bootloader unlock release. By dgoodsell in forum transformer prime general discussions replies. The asus transformer prime has an encrypted locked bootloader, and buyers are campaigning the company to.
Honestly thats gonna be the makeorbreak factor for me in regards to the tablet. How to unlock bootloader on asus transformer tf101 tf101. From the rumors to the official announcement, and the long. The only other thing i can think of would is a shot in the dark. Nevertheless, there has been a backlash from the developer community, as transformer prime owners discovered that the tablets bootloader is locked. Asus transformer prime bootloader unlock now available sign in to comment.
Steps to unlock bootloader on asus transformer prime tf201. Asus introduce bootloader unlocking tool for transformer. Asus transformer pad 300 bootloader unlock tool now available. Jan 25, 2012 asus transformer prime bootloader unlock should come in february. Asus has finally released a boot loader unlock utility for its eepc transformer prime tablet tf201. This tutorial will show you how to unlock the bootloader on the asus transformer prime tf201 tablet, running android 4. Members of the xdadevelopers community are reporting that asus has locked down the transformer prime tablets. This page was last edited on 26 october, at however i do have encountered a problem with booting after the installation of step 8. Transformer prime gets ubuntu with bootloader unlock. Download the official asus unlock tool and place it in the internal storage of your asus transformer pad tf300t. Jan 02, 2012 wasnt there enough upset people with the news of the motorola droid razr having a locked bootloader that asus had to go and follow motorolas footsteps and do it with their transformer prime. It features an ips lcd screen, tegra 3, 8mp camera capable of 1080p recording and of course android 4. Mar 05, 2012 to unlock the prime, leave the tablet plugged in and move to the next phase.
Available for download now they also made it plainly clear that if you do so, and accidentally wreak havoc on your device, then they will not support you. Much like the way htc caved into fan pressure, asus has finally released a bootloader unlock tool for. Asus releases bootloader unlock tool for transformer pad. Not hours after asus released a tool to unlock the transformer prime s bootloader, we get word that clockworkmod recovery is available for the quadcore tablet. Asus has graced you with its promised bootloader unlock tool. Taiwan outfit asus has developed a bootloader unlocking tool for its immensely popular transformer prime tablet. Asus bootloader unlocking tool for transformer prime. How to unlock bootloader of android device with kingoroot. To unlock the prime, leave the tablet plugged in and move to the next phase. Feb 22, 2012 asus has released the bootloader unlock tool for the eee pad transformer prime this morning, and developers have wasted no time in opening up the tegra 3 tablet to ubuntu. Asus eee pad transformer prime tf201 unlock device app 6. Asus has one caveat though unlocking the bootloader is a one way ticket to warranty obliteration that kicks in the very instant. Transformer prime buyers believe unlocked bootloader is an inalienable right.
Now, enable unknown sources in settings security unknown sources to install apk files. Cwm and twrp recovery both use full zip files and if you unzip your files, the custom rom will not install. This code initiates some hardware and the kernel and ramdisk and gets the boot procedure going. If you happen to download the application and run it on your transformer prime, you can then install custom operating software onto your tablet after that. How to root, unlock, and flash recovery to the asus. The release of its bootloader unlock tool a few days ago shouldve improved the situation. If you dont want to waste precious seconds reading, click this here link to. Unlocking the bootloader on your transformer prime will void your warranty, so please proceed after acknowledging that. How to get the asus transformer prime tf201 android 4. Angry customers took to the forums to vent and started a petition to get asus to change its stance. Unlocking the asus transformer prime tf201 on jellybean 4. Its finally time, eee pad transformer prime owners. Why is custom roms and custom recovery along with custom kernels cited as the reasons for an unlocked bootloader by many people. How to install twrp recovery and root asus transformer.
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