CWM can flash custom ROMS and hacks for Android devices, and it has now been available for use for the Transformer Prime.  This gave Prime users the chance to customize their gadgets to take advantage of the great features of the flashing tool.

Asus Transformer Prime. Source: talkandroid.com

Before you proceed with the flashing process, take note that there are some things that you must remember, and these are the following.

Disclaimer

You will take full responsibility of your actions regarding this flashing process, and we will not be held liable in case certain problems occur due to mistakes that you might incur. Make sure that you have understood and read the flashing procedure thoroughly and carefully.   If you are completely aware and knowledgeable of the correct procedure (which should be possible upon understanding this tutorial properly), then you would be successful in flashing your gadget.

Non-availability of SD card and USB connectivity

While in the process of recovery, your gadget’s connectivity to storage devices is limited, which means that you might not be able to mount or use a micro SD card or USB storage device during the recovery process.  However, this is actually a very small drawback compared to the advantages that can be gained from flashing your device.

Version Compability

You should check the version of your gadget before using this flashing tool and make sure that it is the correct Pad EC version.  To do so, simply go to your device’s Settings>About Phone>Pad EC version and verify that it is TF201.  Your gadget should have the TF201 version otherwise this flashing tool would not work.

Requirements

1. An Asus Transformer Prime that has been previously unlocked using bootloader.
2. Sufficient battery charge (at least 50% remaining).
3. Installed USB drivers on your computer that will enable the Transformer Prime to be connected to it.
4. This is optional, but you might want to create a backup of all your important data and Apps – you can do so by referring to the Android backup guide.

Procedures On Installing CWM Recovery On Your Transformer Prime

1. Get your copy of fastboot here, which should be of the filename wintools.zip;
2. Extract the zipped folder to your computer’s drive C.  You should then have a folder with a folder name of “Tools”;
3. Download the CWM image which should be of the file name tfp_CWM5.SOS (size is 5MB);
4. Copy the tfp_CWM5.SOS file (from step 3) to the “Tools” folder (from step 2);
5. Turn of your Transformer Prime and use the fastboot, which could be done by pressing on the VOLUME DOWN button while simultaneously turning the device on.  As you do so, some text shall appear on the screen, and you can then let go – this should boot into fastboot.
6. Connect your PC and your gadget and access the command prompt of your PC by clicking on the Start>Accessories>Command Prompt.  In some PC operating systems (such as Windows 7), you can simply click on Start, type CMD, press Enter, and the command prompt shall be initiated.
7. Using the Command Prompt, type the following commands (remember to press Enter after each command line).

C:

cd\

cd Tools

fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery tfp_CWM5.SOS

8. The flashing process might take a while, so wait for it to be completed.
9. Once the flashing is done, you should type fastboot reboot.  This will reboot your gadget.

You should now be able to enjoy the perks and features of the ClockworkMod installed on your device.  Enjoy!

If you need a video demonstration, check this one out:

ClockworkMod Installation: Transformer Prime Recovery With CWM

Redsnow. Source: iphonefamily.com

To be able to use RedSn0w, the following are some things that you need to keep in mind:

• You have to have administrator access to the PC you are using.

• Be very careful in following the instructions – reading thoroughly and understanding the whole process before proceeding will truly help.  You can even refer to video tutorials if you feel that you need more information.

• If done properly, jailbreaking your gadget would be easy and it would feel as if you are on a Mac even if you are using Windows.

Steps on Jailbreaking With RedSn0w Even On Windows

1.       Get a copy of the latest RedSn0w here.  Right click on the program and go to Properties>Compatibility and select the mode for Windows XP Compatibility.  Click OK when prompted.

2.       After clicking OK, run the program again, right click, and select Run as Administrator.

3.       Change your device’s mode to DFU and click on Jailbreak.

Start Jailbreak. Source: iphonefamily.com

4.       Once finished with the jailbreak, you would be able to run Cydia on your device.

Do you see how easy it is to jailbreak now, even with Windows?

PwnageTool packs the full 5.0.1 compatibility, which will enable you to use the UltraSn0w unlock whilst preserving your baseband.  Here is a step-by-step guide that you can follow for a thorough and hassle-free jailbreak.

Baseband Preservation. Source: startupmeme.com

How to Unlock iPhone With An Untethered Jailbreak With Baseband Preservation

Step 1: Download a copy of PwnageTool 5.0.1 (Take note that this is a torrent link, so you need .  Run the software and select the device you are using (example: iPhone 4) and click on Next.

Step 2: PwnageTool will then automatically search and locate your firmware (which should be iOS 5.0.1).  Otherwise, you can choose the Expert mode which will allow you to browse and specify the location of your gadget’s firmware.

Step 3: Turn your device to the DFU mode, and Pwnage Tool would be able to place your gadget in the PwnedDFU mode for a custom restore of the iTunes.  Close the PwnageTool then open iTunes.  Go to option and restore, then locate the CUSTOM firmware that you should find on your desktop (placed by PwnageTool).  For this part, make sure that you select the right custom firmware; otherwise your baseband will be upgraded.

Step 4: Allow the restore on your device by iTunes.  Afterwards, you should have finished a clean jailbreak for your gadget.  Note that since this is an untethered jailbreak, your baseband should be preserved and should still be on iOS 5.0.1.

iPhone Baseband. Source: bloggers.com

Step 5: If your iPhone or Gevey SIM meets the baseband requirements, you can unlock your iPhone to use with other carriers.  If the baseband for your gadget meets the specific requirements for UltraSn0w, download it from Cydia and use it to unlock your iPhone and allow it for use with other carriers.

Check out the video demonstration if you find it hard following these instructions.  Good luck and enjoy your preserved baseband with all the benefits that come with it!

Jailbreak while Preserving Baseband

As you may have read in another post, there are currently two ways on how to conduct an untethered jailbreak for the iOS 5.0.1.  One is for those who have a jailbroken gadget, which requires the use of the Corona Untether 5.0.1.  The other is the direct use of RedSn0w for those who are still running the stock version of iOS 5.0.1.

Redsnow Logo. Source: idownloadblog.com

In any case, make sure that you have carefully read the particulars of this untethered jailbreak for the iOS 5.0.1 before you start doing the jailbreak process.

In addition, those who prefer to preserve the baseband of their gadgets while updating would first need to make the custom firmware for their devices.  This can be done by running RedSn0w and going to Extras>Custom IPSW. Details for this can be found in our pool of resources and posts.

3 Steps To An Untethered Jailbreak With RedSn0w

Step 1: Download a copy of the RedSn0w.

Redsnow 0.9.10 beta 6 Windows

Redsnow 0.9.10 beta 6 Mac

Step 2: Connect the iDevice to your computer and make sure that you have turned it to the DFU mode.

Step 3: Run RedSn0w and click on the Jailbreak function when prompted.  After which, choose the Install Cydia option.

After a short while, RedSn0w would have been able to complete its jailbreak and your device would proceed to rebooting.  You will then find that your gadget has already been jailbroken, and you can now get all the features in store for you.

Your comments, suggestions, or questions regarding the outcome of your jailbreaking experience using RedSn0w are very much welcome.

Aside from the various Custom Recovery tools such as CWM 5.8.1.4 and the Amon Ra 3.14, this Rezound All-in-one toolkit can also give you the capacity to install different functions that you might.  Such functions and features include Bootloader unlock tools, HTC drivers, kernel flashing tools, and even PermRoot.

As all these modules are already incorporated in the tool, the process of conducting these mods would only require you to click on a button – as simple as that.  Dubbed as the “noob-proof” tool by its developer, this tool can prove to be most useful to novices and experts alike.  Indeed, this revolutionizing tool for Rezound gadgets can bring more features and customization tweaks to your device.

HTC Rezound. Source: theandroidsoul.com

Stop! Read This First

Before you start with using these methods, remember that this can be quite risky if not applied properly.  Please (and we are saying this for your own sake) DO read and understand the instructions carefully before you proceed.  DON’T attempt these tweaks if you are unsure of even just a single step – else you might end up with an unusable device.  Remember: you have been warned!

Steps On Using The AIO Toolkit

 Step 1: The AIO Toolkit is only compatible with the HTC Rezound, and, therefore, should not be used with any other kind of device.  Unless you want your gadget to be broken, you must ensure your gadget’s model compatibility with this tweak by checking Settings>About Phone.

Step 2: Download a copy of the AIO Toolkit, and it should be in the filename Rezound_All-In-One_Kit_V1.0.rar.  This rar file is about 41.2 MB in size, and should be easily extracted using any extracting tool (WinRAR and 7zip are some of the common ones).

Step 3: Extract the folder to have access to its contents, and run the executable file as an administrator.  The filename is Rezound v1.0.exe.

Step 4: Enable USB debugging on your gadget to be able to connect it to your computer (with a USB cable, of course).

Rezound All-in-One Toolkit. Source: forum.xda-developers.com

Step 5: Once connected, you can now simply choose the corresponding option that you want.  On the main window, select the option you prefer and just follow the instructions that would be indicated on the screen.

If your gadget is a Rezound, try out this tookit to see how well it works.  In case you encounter some issues, feel free to message us through our comments section below: we would surely be glad to help!

Tweetbot. Source: Dribble.com

With this, we have provided this useful (albeit long-overdue) tutorial for those who would want to enable this function for their Tweetbot.

1.       Start by opening Tweetbot and tapping the silhouette button which you should find at the upper left corner of the main timeline.

2.       Go to Accounts & Settings and select the Twitter account for which you want the Notifications to be set.

3.       Go to the Notifications section and control the way they would be displayed depending on your preferences.

4.       To test the way it would work, tap on the “Test Notification System” (blue button) that is located at the bottom of the screen.

5.       To ensure that you will receive alerts through your actual Notification Center in iOS 5, go to the Notification Center and set it to “ON”.  You should also enable Banners on the “Alert Style” and “In Notification Center”, as well as the sounds for the notifications.

6.       You can try to send a test message through Twitter from a different gadget (or ask a friend to send you a direct message) to ensure that the notifications would be displayed accordingly.

Once you are done with these steps, you should start receiving the right type of notifications based on the way you have configured your Tweetbot.

Tweetbot Notifications. Source: iphonefre.com

The following are the steps to downloading MP3s without needing iTunes:

1. Using Cydia, download iFile and install it.

2. Using Cydia, download the tweak for Safari Download Manager.

3. Open your Safari browser and search for the MP3 you want. Once you’ve found it, download it through the freshly installed Safari Download Manager tool.

Safari Download Manager. Source: iphone-tips-and-advice.com

4. Once the download has been completed, open the MP3 using iFile. You will notice that a blue arrow icon to the left of the MP3′s file name. Clicking the button will bring you to a “File Attributes” page.

iFile. Source: iphone.heinelt.eu

5. Scroll down the page, look for the “Add to Library” button and click it.

6. iFile will then create an M4A file (an audio file playable in any iDevice) and will save it in your music library.
Unfortunately, this tweak doesn’t work with devices that use iOS 5 and iOS 5.0.1 because these don’t supprt the Safari Download Manager, which is an essential part of the process.

For those that don’t have iOS 5 or 5.0.1 iDevices, you can enjoy the unlimited downloading of and listening to MP3 audio without the need for iTunes!

But what if you make use of several computers and they all have different music libraries? Are you just bound to have your iDevice’s music library changed time and again? That would be a bummer! But there’s a way around that problem, and that is by using MultiTunes.

What is MultiTunes?

It is a jailbreak tweak that allows you to create multiple iTunes libraries in one device. The app can be freely downloaded from Cydia.

MultiTunes. Source: modmyi.com

The app is pretty easy to use. Run the app in your iPhone and create a new media library. You can create several libraries, if you want. Now, assign one library to each computer you use. If you want to connect to computer A, for example, and the library assigned to it is Library A, make sure you choose Library A in the list of media libraries in MultiTunes before you connect your device to the computer. The computer will sync with that specific library only.

There are actually two things you ought to keep in mind when usign the MultiTunes App. One is that if you want to download something (whether that be in iTunes or in  an App Store), make sure the original media library is selected. If not, whatever you may download may end up being corrupted files. The second thing you should keep in mind that you should name your media libraries appropriately, else you might confuse yourself and end up connecting the wrong library to a computer.

Here’s a video on how to install and use MultiTunes:

Let us know if it worked for you!

What is iUnlock?

iUnlock. Source: applelistic.net

It is an app that customizes the way you unlock your phone. Instead of the typical slide, press or click, this app offers fascinating ways to unlock your device such as curl, ripple, suck, push, cube, reveal, fade, move and flip. As if this is  not cool enough, there are a lot of sound effects to choose from. The best part is that you can use your own sound!

With iUnlock, you can customize the push and pull unlocking options. You can design it to unlock when you push or pull from the left, right, top or bottom. Whichever animation you choose for the unlocking process, you can control the speed at which it responds to your actions.

You can get this tweak from Cydia at the price of $1.99. Not bad for a cool app. It is actually very similar to UnlockFX, only better because 1) it has more animations, and 2) it can be used for a trial of 3 days!

What are the Features of Virtuous Prime?

Virtuous Prime boasts of being deodexed, de-bloated, fully zipaligned, rooted, optimum usability and fluid performance, stock kernel, based on the most recent ASUS release and includes 1.6Ghz OC.

However, Virtuous Prime is only compatible with TF201 Transformer Prime EEE Pad from Asus. Before making use of this custom ROM, you must first learn about your device model.

Virtuous Prime. Source: xda-developers.com

Installing Virtuous Prime in your Transformer Prime Pad

Before installing this custom ROM, your device must already have unlocked bootloader. You also need root access to your Android 4.0 and Custom Recovery CWM must have already been installed. If your device passes all requirements, then you can install the Virtuous Prime.

The following are the steps to installing the custom ROM:

1. Virtuous Prime must be downloaded to your computer. Here are the links for the file download:

Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.14 Beta

Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.14 Version 2

Virtuous Prime 9.4.2.15

2. Copy the downloaded file from your computer to SD Card of your device.

3. Reboot your Transformer Prime to recovery. To do this, press the volume-down button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the splash screen shows up and you see some characters in the upper left corner of the screen. Then release the two buttons and press the Increase Volume button. This will take you to the recovery.

4. Backup your current ROM. In the CWM menu, choose Back-up and Restore. The next screen will ask you to confirm, so just choose Yes – Backup.

5. Full data wipe. Choose to Wipe Data (or Factory Reset) and then confirm this on the next screen. Choose Wipe Cache Partition and confirm again on the following screen. In the main menu, look for Advanced option. Choose Wipe Dalvik Cache, then confirm on the following screen.

6. In the main menu, choose to “install zip from SDcard”, then “Choose zip from SD card”.  You will be asked to search for your file. Once you found the Virtuous Prime ROM, click on it using the device’s power button. This will prompt the installation to start.

7. Have patience while the ROM is installed in your device, it will only be a couple of minutes or less. Once it flashes completely, select on Go Back then Reboot your Android.

The reboot will take a while. Do not touch your device while it reboots! Also, once rebooting is complete and your device has turned, do not use it yet. The new ROM will “settling down”, which takes around 15 minutes. You will know that the device is still trying to “settle” its custom ROM when it functions slower than usual. So don’t use it yet. When it has regained its speed (as it was before the ROM installation), that means you can now start using it. Enjoy!