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 “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
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 KitKat 4.4.2 Android Firmware and Google Apps Package 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.
