How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Asus Transformer TF300T

If you want to enjoy custom ROMs on your Asus Transformer TF300T, then you must install ClockworkMod Recovery on it. Here’s a simple guide explaining how you can install CWM Recovery on your Asus Transformer tablet.

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your tablet. You can do it from here.

2. You must have ADB installed on your PC. Learn how you can do it from here.

3. You will void the warranty of your tablet if you install this custom recovery.

4. Make sure your tablet has enough battery life left to last through the entire process.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Download the ClockworkMod Recovery Image from here.

2. Download the Fastboot package from here.

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on Asus Transformer TF300T:

1. Place the ClockworkMod Recovery Image on the Desktop of your PC.

2. Extract files from the Fastboot package onto your Desktop.

3. Turn OFF your tablet.

4. Press and hold Volume DOWN+Power keys together and you will see a message on your screen saying “Press Vol. UP to enter RCK (5s).”

5. After five seconds, a menu will appear, press the Volume DOWN key and the USB icon will be highlighted.

6. Press the Volume UP key to validate your action.

7. Now, Open a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop and type in the following commands:

fastboot devices

fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot

8. Your tablet will reboot and you will see that you have root access on it.

9. You can now disconnect your tablet from the PC.

You have successfully installed ClockworkMod Recovery on your Asus Transformer TF300T and now it has the ability to load custom ROMs. To enjoy the root only apps, you need to root the Transformer tablet and it can be done from here.

If this procedure helped you, then please head over to the XDA Forum to thank/donate to the original developer of this method !

12 thoughts on “How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Asus Transformer TF300T”

  1. Robert Cummins

    It might be useful to know approximately how long flashing the recovery image should take. I have:

    sending ‘recovery’ (5306 KB)… OKAY [ 7.040s]
    writing ‘recovery’….

    and 10 minutes later nothing has happened. I suspect there’s a problem but it would be good to *know* I’ve been waiting too long.

    1. You have to replace the -i 0x0B05 with the image of your device. Mine was actually 00000, so I used:
      fastboot -i 00000 flash recovery recovery.img

    1. Have you installed drivers for your device? Your PC won’t be able to recognize your device if you haven’t installed the device drivers.

      Please get the drivers first and then follow the procedure.

  2. Mahesh, I followed your steps to install CWM on my Asus TF300T. I have Jelly Bean 4.2 and the latest build. I was able to successfully install CWM 6.0.2.3 on the tablet but when I try to do the root install from the recovery menu all I get are erros “Can’t mount /sdcard/ and “Can’t mount /emmc/”. Any suggestions?

      1. Same here, didn’t find a solution for CWM. Only way is to use latest TWRP, unfortunateoly i repair tf300t with broken touch and can’t actually do it 🙁

  3. This doesn’t work I have 4.2.1. The adb drivers work as my pc can see the serial number of the asus.This is unlocked. When I reboot the asus using power/vol down the asus comes up with a missing valid driver and says booting to usb fast boot and then gives me the options of rck droid or wipe. But when I type the fast boot instructions on the pc nothing happens to the tf300t. ?????Suggestions?????

  4. So I unlocked with Asus unlock utilities. Running 4.2.1 on my tf300t. Then installed cwm 6.0.2.3. Then like a tool, I factory reset from CWM. I now cannot mount SD card, I cant Mount MMC, and I cant sidemount. This CWM wont mount anything and thus I cannot load a Rom. My tablet loads to CWM and that’s it. I notified ASUS who quoted me at $288 for repair. As this is crazy, Im looking for any solutions. Suggestions welcome and appreciated. Thank you.

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