• Asus Tf101 Firmware

How to upgrade firmware: How to change default firmware.

Great news guys, as Asus just released the official for its Transformer TF 101 tablet. This OS update has been announced by Asus from a while and we were really wondering when it will be finally pushed on the market, considering that the ICS is out and already running on numerous devices. But, our wait is over, the latest version of the Android platform being now available for download.

During the course of this tutorial you can learn how to update your Asus Transformer TF 101 with the official, all being explained and detailed in a few easy to follow steps. The procedure is 100% safe for your device and it should take only a couple of minutes completing it; you will be back on track in the shortest time possible. Make sure you read all the lines from the present guide, just for avoiding the unpleasant situations. I have explained everything so everyone can understand what tools to use and how to apply the upgrade on their Android based tablet. The Asus Transformer TF 101 is available on the market since last year and its specs are decent to high end. The tablet is having a dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, 1 GB RAM, a 5 MP rear facing camera along with a 1.3 MP front facing one and the Android 3.0 on board.

Since its initial release, Asus announced that the OS will be upgradable to the 4.0 version as soon as ICS will be launched; and it seems that the company is keeping its promise. Once the is running on your Transformer TF 101, you will see that the performances are improved.

Your table will gain speed, the battery life will be upgraded and the looks will be optimized and opened for changes. Also, there will be added extra features and capabilities into the system, all for improving the Asus experience. The best part is that this ICS Android 4.0 firmware, which is dubbed as V9.2.1.11, is coming from Asus, being the official update and not some beta version of the operating system. Furthermore, this means that installing the software will not make you void the warranty, so you have nothing to worry about. Also, you don’t need to have a rooted TF 101 in order to complete the update operation.

For succeeding, you need to have access to a Windows / Linux / MAC running computer, to the tablet and to its USB cord. Then, on the PC and on the device make the following preparations tasks:. Installing the ICS firmware might put the data stored on the Transformer TF 101 in danger. As you can tell, you can lose your personal info and I know you don’t what that to happen. So, perform a backup procedure. This can be made by using some tools from Google Play, or by following one of our how to guides:. Deactivate the security programs located on the PC and on the tablet.

These tools can interfere with our work by interrupting the procedure. Enable the USB debugging in your tablet.

Asus Tf101 Firmware

“Settings Applications Development USB debugging”. Disconnect the device from the PC first. There should be enough battery power left. If lower than 60% go and charge it and then return here. Now, as you might know, there are three kinds of updates which are “Worldwide”, “US Specific” and for “TW users”.

I have explained the basic procedure for all of them, so choose the one that suits you. Read carefully and do all as explained below. You can now precede to the next section of this tutorial, the one that interest you the most: How to update Asus Transformer TF 101 with official ICS Android 4.0 V9.2.1.11 Firmware. The first thing to do is to check the current firmware in your Asus Eee Pad transformer TF 101. Foar achieving this go to “Settings - About Tablet - Build Number”.

Then download the Transformer TF101 Firmware V9.2.1.11 Only for US SKU and Update version of SOP (From “Manual” Item). In case the build number is “WWepad-9.X.X.X2012xxxx” then you need to download the ICS OS update from one of the below links (corresponding to your area) and place it to the computer. Then, you only have to follow the prompts which will guide you through the whole procedure and that’s should be all. Download for US users from here. Download for Worldwide users from here. Download for TW users from here. So, as you can see there wasn’t much to do in order to update the Asus Transformer TF 101 with the Official ICS Android 4.0 Firmware.

The procedure was easy, so there shouldn’t be any kinds of issues. Anyway, share the possible problems with us (use the comments area for this).

Asus Transformer Prime TF201 can now be updated with the latest KitKat 4.4.2 Android firmware which comes with the latest features and is also lite on system. While there is still news on by when there will be an official release of KitKat for this device, but all thanks to the Cyanogen Mod team which has come up with this all new update which comes with tons of customization options to choose from. So after checking out the quick list of quick pre requisites mentioned below, let’s check out on what are the detailed instructions with which you can apply this firmware update. Quick Pre Requisites:. All the data in your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 device should be backed up with the help of below mentioned manual steps.

Make sure that you are not backing the data with the help of KIES as it may not detect the device till this firmware is rolled out in your country. SMS – Use “”, Contacts –, Call Log – Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “ Applications Settings  Wireless and Network Mobile Networks Access Point Names”.

Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings Applications Development USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update. For applying this custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 is rooted. To check whether your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 is rooted or not, you will have to check the same from Root Checker app which can be downloaded from Google PLAY Store. Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article.

Let’s head over to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you update the device with the latest version of Kit Kat 4.4.2 Android firmware. Procedure to Update Asus Transformer Prime TF201 with kitKat 4.4.2 Android Firmware:. Download and from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the two zip files in your Asus Transformer Prime TF201. Disconnect the device from computer and turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode. Press and hold Volume Down + Power buttons together and release the same when you see ASUS logo on screen for entering the device in the recovery mode. In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone.

In recovery mode, select “install zip from sd card” and then choose the zip file of KitKat 4.4.2 Android firmware and then the Google Apps Package which you have placed in your phone. Once the firmware is updated, select “Go Back” and select “reboot system now”. The whole process of firmware update will take around 4 -5 minutes and in some cases it may take more time.

To check on whether the firmware is updated or not, head over to the path “Settings About Phone” for checking the same where you will see the current firmware version as KitKat 4.4.2. Note: If at all your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button. So there you go, you have now successfully applied the latest KitKat 4.4.2 Android OS in your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 which comes with advanced Jellybean features. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

There is never a choice to “install zip from sd card”. The instructions also don’t mention that going into recovery mode requires two power downs and restarts – one to wipe (after which there are no options), and another to get back and at that point there are four icons, the meaning of which is not shown. I tried all four – “RCK” just reboots, “Android” just reboots, the third hangs, “WIPE DATA” is what has already been done. Perhaps I am misunderstanding something, perhaps things have changed, or something else is different. Regardless, I see no way to install new firmware using these instructions.