[RECOVERYs] [ROMs] [UNLOCK BL] ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (me173x) [MT8125] [MULTILANG]

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McLovin01

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superdragonpt said:
Wut?

Every ROM haves the kernel included of course

And every ROM for this.model uses stock prebuilt kernel, as ASUS as not provided proper kernel sources... (Well Asus did provided two kernel sources. But they are "fake" , aka, those are just an generic kernel SoC source...)

Still not getting what's the issue, and no, very unlikely to be an recovery issue or ROM issue... Over the last 3 years many users , flashed this ROMs.

Maybe you have a slightly different hardware revision?

Very weird
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okay so i have only 2 options i can think of:
1- compile the kernel source that Asus has provided me into a zImage file then put it in the booi.img file in one of the ROMs (but you say they're fake, would u elaborate more?!)
2- flash one of the ROMs on their website for other MeMo pad versions (ME176C, ME175CG, ME171C, ME170C, ME176C)
Do you think that that'll work?
 
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superdragonpt said:
Wut?

Every ROM haves the kernel included of course

And every ROM for this.model uses stock prebuilt kernel, as ASUS as not provided proper kernel sources... (Well Asus did provided two kernel sources. But they are "fake" , aka, those are just an generic kernel SoC source...)

Still not getting what's the issue, and no, very unlikely to be an recovery issue or ROM issue... Over the last 3 years many users , flashed this ROMs.

Maybe you have a slightly different hardware revision?

Very weird
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It gives me another question. is ME173X the same as ME173XX? coz mine is XX version.
 
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can i use sp flashtool in fastboot mode? my tablet boots by itself as soon as it's plugged into the laptop (in other words i don't have charge only mode) so i can't turn off the tablet and click download, i can however boot into fastboot mode
 
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superdragonpt said:
Old Builds ChangeLogs:

Changelog Build v1.1 (November 10 2013)

  • Added the following Android 4.4 kitkat Goodies:
  • Apps
  • Bootanimation
  • QuickOffice
  • And other necessary system files
  • Added both USB connection modes:USB Storage and MTP Mode(internal storage now available via MTP)
  • Removed CPU Governor switcher
  • Added Performance Control (in System Settings) with several CPU/System Mods
  • Added in-built Xposed framework and Gravity BOX (Several System Modifications and tweeks)
  • Added AsusAppLocker (Requested by several Users)
  • Added pictures and video tweeks
  • Cleaned and modified some System Interface Code
  • Fixed some init.d perms
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I just want to ask how the Xposed framework was made to be built in inside the rom. Thanks. :)

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McLovin01 said:
can i use sp flashtool in fastboot mode? my tablet boots by itself as soon as it's plugged into the laptop (in other words i don't have charge only mode) so i can't turn off the tablet and click download, i can however boot into fastboot mode
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Click the Download button first before connecting your tablet.
 
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McLovin01 said:
dt_matthews thanks so f_cking much bro. i can't believe that all of this fuss was about the difference between ME173X and ME173XX, i know that you can't install a device's ROM on another device, but they are almost the same what the hell
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You got it bro. Out tablets are basically the same as theirs. Even the brand name. The only difference is the single X. Like a chromosome. Mess up and you'll end up having a retard product.

What makes asus doing this? Is it because of hardware restriction? Country? Limited edition? :rolleyes:
 
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Error while trying to unlock bootloader and flash recovery

Getting an error (in the attached jpeg) when trying to unlock bootloader and flash recovery. Any help would be appreciated.

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guys, can you please help me what files are needed to replace in root folder in order for my bluetooth to turn on? I successfully turn my wifi on by copying the system/lib/modules from k00u to me173x. btw im aware that k00u is different to me173x. its just that i want to try the custom rom knowing the two tablets are identically similar.
 
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Hi
Can somebody help me one good link last stock rom (ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.04152_20140714)? Yandex link not work!
THX
 
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superdragonpt said:
Post #4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46928343&postcount=4

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HELP!!!!!!!
I reset my ASUS Memopad HD 7 stock rom from your thread using SP Flash tool (ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918) and everything was good :good: but then I got a system update to update to ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.72702_20131128 and during the update process, it got stuck and is on a loop I think it was trying to update the stock recovery repositories and failed. Now I can't boot into recovery!!

EDIT: nevermind, i followed your instructions to unlock the bootloader+ install custom recovery worked. didnt install custom rom. went straight ahead to flash stock rom and it worked!!l lifesaver <3

tried refreshing stock rom using sp flash tool, got error and failed. what should I do??
its soft-bricked.
 
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Thanks for the roms, i have succesfully installed one in my me173x model, but now i have a question, i have another tablet model me70cx, can i install this rom and carliv recovery, or are uncompatible with that model? @superdragonpt
 
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 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
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    Hello Guys !

    In this thread you will find my custom ROMs and Recoverys for the ASUS Memo PAD HD 7.
    You'll also find how to Unlock the bootloader (mandatory to flash any custom Recovery and Rom)
    Please be sure to read (and re-read) this carefully in order to avoid unnecessary questions.

    My Custom ROMs / Recoverys and also the provided Stock Rom will work on both 8 GB / 16GB WW and US Models
    (The RU Model is also supported, however with limited GPS support)




    Code: 
    [COLOR="blue"]For Instructions:Check Posts #2 and #3 
Downloads on  Post #4
To Flash the Asus Stock Firmware: Check Post #5 [/COLOR]



    AOSP Rom
    AOSP JB4.2.2:
    Changelog Build 01 - 20160929
    • Compiled from source (except Kernel - prebuilt ... only modifications on kernel's initramfs)
    • Everything working (as far as i tested)
    • Latest GAPPS included + some Google newest Goodies
    • Latest Stable SuperSU v2.78 included (rom is rooted ye)
    • Some special goodies added on rom's source (battery % , etc), not part of AOSP

    Requires: Unlock Bootloader + Custom Recovery (the usual)
    Full wipes recommended , so backup , backup...

    Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529141701856462352
    I'll upload Rom later into XDA DevDB , always good to have a mirror...



    Changelogs Rom 4
    Asus VibeUI JB4.2.2:

    Changelog v2.0 (August 02 2015)

    • New Build
    • Both Cameras working (front and rear)
    • Added Custom (stock) Asus camera is also working (AOSP/ASUS cameras included)
    • New Modified working MTK Engineer Menu ( settings> Mod)
    • Multi-User support (settings> Mod)
    • Improved Dolby Sound
    • Gapps included (updated and working)
    • Some VibeUi Lenovo apps updated (including new Launcher/ theme Manager)
    • Ported more Asus apps (widgets)
    • There's several other fixs, this build was being worked out for some time ...


    Changelog v1.0 (August 31 2014)

    • Based on Lenovo's VibeUI, ported to our tablet and with extra features:
    • --> Lenovo's VibeUI, it's still AOSP Based
    • Dolby Surround Sound (Only tested on 16GB Model)
    • Multi language
    • Theme Manager
    • Advance Power Manager features
    • Beutifull Lenovo's apps
    • Other features

    Also Merged The following Asus apps:
    • AsusCalendar
    • AsusStory
    • ASUSStudio
    • AsusTask

    Other features:
    • Front Camera works (Only tested on 16GB model)
    • Up to date GAPPS included
    • Rooted
    • busybox
    • Patched hosts file
    • GPS config improved

    Not working:
    Main camera (rear) --> Depending in your hardware revision; Most users will have working rear camera






    Flash Instructions / Requirements:
    • Unlocked Bootloader
    • CWM / Carliv recovery
    • Instalation:
    • - Full wipes










    DEPRICATED ROMs


    Changelogs Rom 1
    Android 4.2.2 (JB) Based custom ROM (Stock Based):

    Changelog Build v1.1 R2 (November 13 2013)

    • Camera buttons layout fix
    • Calendar sync fix


    Old Builds ChangeLogs:

    Changelog Build v1.1 (November 10 2013)

    • Added the following Android 4.4 kitkat Goodies:
    • Apps
    • Bootanimation
    • QuickOffice
    • And other necessary system files
    • Added both USB connection modes:USB Storage and MTP Mode(internal storage now available via MTP)
    • Removed CPU Governor switcher
    • Added Performance Control (in System Settings) with several CPU/System Mods
    • Added in-built Xposed framework and Gravity BOX (Several System Modifications and tweeks)
    • Added AsusAppLocker (Requested by several Users)
    • Added pictures and video tweeks
    • Cleaned and modified some System Interface Code
    • Fixed some init.d perms











    Changelogs Rom 2
    AOSP Android 4.2.2 (JB) ROM:

    Changelog BETA v2.0 (February 08 2014)

    • Fixed alot of issues on the core system
    • Internal Storage is now readable/writable
    • Emulated Storage is now readable/writable
    • App Instalation is Fixed
    • Update BusyBox
    • Update SuperSU
    • Update GravityBox; Xposed Framework (Fully Working since this is AOSP)
    • And several other Fixs

    NOT Working:
    • Cameras (front and rear)

    Needs further work:
    • External Storage, will be available once you take your SDCard off, and insert again.BUT can cause random reboots.
    • BT, will give you FC when you turn on, but it works OK
    • You tell me


    In addition to the ROM changelog:
    External SDCard: as I said it can cause random reboots, also if you reboot the TAB it can cause bootloops,in this case just remove the SDCard and the TAB will boot just fine. Last case scenario, remove the SDCard and wipe dalvik
    Benchmarks: Well its noticeable the increase in speed and less RAM usage on the AOSP Betas.
    Some guys are asking me why the Antutu scores are so similar with the stock Asus/And my custom ROM?
    Well you should check the ram usage/FPS between the ROMs And since the Aosp doesn't fully support the external SDCard, this will give about less 2k on Antutu scores (Storage IO / database IO)
    So... If you really want to compare Antutu scores, remove your External SDCard from the stock Asus/ V1.1r2 Roms.




    Changelogs Rom 3
    Android 4.2.2 (JB) Based custom ROM:

    Based on the new official Android 4.2.2 ROM
    WW OTA (ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.04152_20140714)
    From July 14 2014
    Kernel 3.4.5

    • Stock Flashable ROM
    • Replace the new OTA kernel from the older one (November 28 release), since the last one is more stable
    • Rooted


    Flash Instructions / Requirements
    • Unlocked Bootloader
    • CWM / Carliv recovery
    • Instalation:
    • - Full wipes



    GPL Compliance:
    ​


    Kernel 3.4.5
    (My repo containing ASUS released Kernel Source, that are FAKE... )
    All the ROMs, and Recoverys are using the Stock prebuilt Kernel

    My Github Repo





    Credits

    SuperDragonPT :)laugh: )
    Carliv (For the awesome Carliv Touch Recovery)
    Koush (For the CWM Base)
    Enriki (from the forum 4pda.ru),(For the "Service Firmware/Unlocked Bootloader")
    shoxxy (for letting me know the Russian's work)
    iBotPeaches, brut.all (for apktool)
    amarullz (for AROMA Installer)
    Chainfire (for SuperSU)
    rovo89 (for the AWESOME Xposed Framework), Learn More Here
    C3C076 (For the AWESOME Xposed GravityBox module), Learn More Here
    h0rn3t and educk (for Performance Control), Learn More Here
    ViPER520 and zhuhang (for ViPER4Android Audio Effects ), Learn More Here

    XDA:DevDB Information
    [RECOVERY] [ROMs] ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (me173x) [MULTILANG], ROM for the Android General

    Contributors
    superdragonpt
    ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
    ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

    Version Information
    Status: Stable
    Current Stable Version: 1.0

    Created 2013-11-10
    Last Updated 2016-09-28
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    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1

    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1
    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #1
    - Special TAB Format:

    ​
    Make Sure your Tablet is fully Charged
    Make Sure the Drivers are installed (    For Detailed Drivers instalation Instructions, please check this thread)

    Copy my Custom ROM (Asus_ME173X_v x.xx.zip), to the EXTERNAL SD Card, BEFORE you start the next steps...

    Now in the "Download Section" get the Stock Asus Rom-and-bootloader.zip[/URL]


    Included in the .zip are :
    -The USB VCOM drivers and the SP_Drivers_v1.5 (Last Ones are Opcional), the VCOM Drivers alone should be enought.
    - The Flash Tool
    -The Asus Stock Firmware ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918 (STOCK Rom; Locked Bootloader; Stock Recovery)
    Open the Flash_tool.exe.
    (1) Click on Scatter_Loading and choose the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc" from the "signed_bin" thats inside the Firmware Folder.
    (2) At Flashtool Click Window and choose Write Memory

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    Next, Click Write Memory, Open Raw and choose the "sro-default-lock-sign.img" file from the "signed_bin" Folder.
    Memory Settings must be "EMMC"

    Before Flashing: Everytime when you Click on the button to Flash , the Memopad must be TURNED OFF and DISCONNECT from the PC.
    After you Click on the write memory Button Connect the Pad to your PC.
    The Flash Progress should beginn, when it succesfully Finished A Green Ring will shown.

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    Disconnect The Pad from PC​


    Click: Special Format #1 Settings just like in the Picture.
    Click "OK" and Start the Flash Progress shown above !

    After pressing "OK" connect your Tab to PC​

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    Disconnect The Pad from PC​


    Next:
    Click: Special Format #2 Settings just like in the Picture.
    Click "OK" and Start the Flash Progress shown above !

    After pressing "OK" connect your Tab to PC​

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    Disconnect The Pad from PC​


    Your MemoPad is Sucessfully Formated Now lets Flash the Preloader :

    Go to the Flashtool main Screen Click "Scatter_loading"
    Now this Time choose the " MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc " from the root Folder.
    (See next Pictures)


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    When you finnaly click on "Download" the following warning will appear, just press "YES"

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    After pressing "YES" connect your Tab to PC​


    Then, When The Green Ring appears Your MemoPad is Sucessfully Formated :fingers-crossed:

    Disconnect The Pad from PC​




    (Tut from our Russian Friends and translated by our friend shoxxy)

    Now You can jump to PART #2
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    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #2

    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the Custom Recovery: PART #2


    Unlocking Bootloader and Flashing the CWM Based Recovery: PART #2


    Download From the "Download Section" the Unlock_Bootloader install_Recovery.zip

    Turn OFF the TAB
    Do NOT Connect your TAB at the PC at this Stage

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    On the "Flasher" folder open the "Flash_tool.exe"


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    Then select "scatter loading" , go to the "Unlock_Bootloader install_Recovery" folder, and select the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt"

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    Then press "Download"


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    This Message will pop-up, press "Yes"

    Now Connect the TAB to PC (USB), DONT Turn it ON, keep the TAB OFF

    You will hear an sound, and the flash will start


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    In the end, IF all is done correctly, you will see this Picture.


    Congrats you now have your TAB with an CWM Based Recovery (the Carliv Touch Recovery), and the Bootloader is Unlocked

    Now all you need is, is to flash my Custom Rom :laugh:







    ​
    Navigation under recovery mode / Flashing the Rom:

    Turn the TAB On, with the Power and Volume UP Keys (Keep The keys Pressed)

    You will see the "Select Boot Mode" Menu (Check the picture)


    Using the Volume UP Key, navigate to the "Recovery Mode", then Press the Volume Down Key to Select.

    NOW, you will have acess to your Costum Recovery (The Recovery is Up side Down), this is NORMAL, and this happens on some new SoC's.
    To Navigate on the Recovery you can use the Volume UP/Down Keys, OR You can use the Touch Buttons ;)




    ​
    Flashing The ROM:

    Wipe Data / factory Reset
    Wipe Cache
    Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache

    Install zip> Choose zip from sdcard

    And just follow the on-screen instructions ...
    System will reboot itself, when the instalation is completed

    Don't worried, the first boot takes an little bit more time !






    If you didnt copied the ROM to your SD Card:

    Navigate on Recovery:
    Mounts and storage>mount USB storage (now you can copy/paste the ROM to the SD card)

    Or if you cant connect the phone to PC (Bad drivers, etc), use adb sideload:



    ​




    This Recovery Supports the Aroma File Manager
    Whats this? Check here


    Download the Aroma File Manager
    Then just copy the aroma .*zip into the "Clockworkmod" folder on the root of your SD Card
    Download Aroma File Manager
    MD5:19c8e9cb2e833cad74a09ad11af40445
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    DOWNLOADS

    ROMS:

    ROM VibeUI v1.0
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535008

    ROM     ME173X_v1.1_R2
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535951

    ROM     ME173X_WW_user_4.2._20140714 (Modified Official ASUS OTA)
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535953

    CUSTOM RECOVERYS:

    Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM) v2.1
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535012

    Carliv Touch Recovery (CWM 6.0.4.4) v2.5
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535952


    OTHERS:

    Unlock_Bootloader+install_Recovery
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535013

    Stock+Asus+Rom-and-bootloader
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535113

    Asus_stock_camera
    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934535114
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    RETURNING to The Stock ASUS Rom, and Locked Bootloader

    RETURNING to The Stock ASUS Rom, and Locked Bootloader
    Returning your Tablet Back to Stock

    Download the "Stock Asus Rom-and-bootloader.zip" available in the "Download" Section.
    It includes the Asus Vcom Drivers, Flash Tools and the Stock Firmware (Rom, Locked Bootloader, etc)

    This will flash The STOCK ASUS Odex ROM/ Locked Bootloader / Stock Recovery
    Your Tablet will be 100% Stock (This is good in case you need to return your Tablet/ Guarantee)

    INFO:
    Buid: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918
    Android OS: JB 4.2.2

    OTA Works (The Official ASUS Update)
    ​
    Recap Instructions:

    Tablet MUST BE TURNED OFF, and with full battery
    The VCOMM Drivers MUST be installed

    Flashing:

    Open the Flasher Folder:
    Open the *.exe file "Flash_tool.exe"
    Click on "Scatter-loading"
    Open the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" That's inside the "signed_bin" Folder
    Press "Download"
    -- Now connect the Tablet to PC, the flash will start.
    If all works OK, you will see an green circle in the End.

    --Disconnect your Tablet from the PC

    Now Click again on "Scatter-loading"
    Open the "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt" BUT THIS TIME select the other scatter file from
    the main firmware folder
    You will see that this time ONLY the preloader is selected to be flashed...
    Press "Download"
    -- Now connect the Tablet to PC, the flash will start.
    If all works OK, you will see an green circle in the End.
    CONGRATS your Tablet is in STOCK Condition now !
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