Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet install
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#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet windows

I use linux so I just read through the RootDebugfs.bat and executed the commands manually. The lack of an official tool for the tf101 means that users have to go through backflips to get there, which is rather annoying.Īfter several failed attempts, the method that worked for me (with a tf101, B4O serial, build 9.2.1.27) was to use the Debugfs method. Some advice came from watching a video on youtube (first in the list if you are searching for this subject) which is where I got the link to the EFI files above.It seems that ASUS has yet to release a bootloader unlocking tool for the Transformer (tf101), though pleasantly they've released one for the Transformer Prime (tf201).

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet drivers

Now to get some drivers for the Broadcom chipset if possible. Onboard WiFi doesn't have OOTB support but any Wireless dongle that works with Kali should work fine, and no onboard sound either, but I can live with that. Not sure how it will perform under load, but OOTB support in Kali for the touchscreen, docking station, SD card reader and USB.

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet windows

On reboot you will probably end up back in Windows unless you access the Bios again - this time you want to change the boot priority to boot Kali first.īob's your uncle - you now have your very own Kali transformer.

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet install

Now complete the install like any other Kali install Run through the Kali install as normal, but shrink the current Windows down by at least 12GB (10GB for ext4 and 2GB swap)ĭo not use the external drive for any drives you would like to auto-mount: this drive is in the docking station and you won't be able to use the device as a tablet if you do (Kali will not boot without the docking station attached!) NOTE - the only one of the options that didn't crash out immediately on me was the Text install option (not the Graphical installer as mentioned in the video!) While waiting for the disk decrypt you can burn the latest Kali 圆4 to a bootable USB (I used 2016.2) - once burnt you will need to add the x32 EFI files to the /EFI/boot/ folder on the USB drive you can get these at Īttach the USB to the tablet using a USB OTG cable and connect you favourite USB WiFi dongle to the USB on the docking station (I use the Edimax nano - works out of the box)īoot the device and again access the Bios - this time use the boot menu on the last page to boot from your USB - you should get the Kali live CD screen. If you don't do this Grub cannot install (obvious when you think about it, right?) Next - boot into windows and run through the setup then disable bootlocker (comes enabled by default!) and allow the drive to de-crypt. So only playing with a 32GB eMMC makes it a little trickyįirst hurdle is turning of secure boot in the Bios - just mash F2 while powering the machine on and access the 'secure boot' option and select disabled. I purchased a T100TAM-DK005T to set up as a Kali box, but didn't want to completely remove Win10 until the guarantee period is over XD If you want you can screenshot and post your configurations in the virtual machine and I can help you with that.

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet iso

If your windows version is 32-bit I would probably not try using 64-bit ISO versions. My big problem came with HDD install because I couldn't delete the recovery partition without preventing windows from booting.Īs for virtualization, my suggestion is to make sure you're enabling PAE and using the extra extensions for virtual box using the extensions pack then later the addons pack.

32-bit kali worked just fine although I had to recompile the kernal to get the keyboard up. I was unable to boot a 64-bit Kali because the bootloader wouldn't permit it (even when trying rEFInd). For the USB Boot/ Installs the problem was entirely an issue between the UEFI Bootloader and the grub.cfg file. I've also been able to get Virtual Box up and running. Anyway, I was able to USB Boot, USB Install, and Hard Drive Install so far. I'm returning it for a partially unrelated reason) an Acer One 10 which uses the same processor and the procedures for putting kali on them (should be) identical. Ok for my brief answer to some of your questions, here's the progress I've had. Also please post your grub.cfg (and the location you're saving that and the bootia32.efi file) and tell me which versions of Kali you've tried to USB boot. could you reply with your T100 model number, version of windows 8/10 (and the bit).

#Install linux on asus transformer tf101 tablet update

Here's my original post and I'll update with some more info on it later tonight so I'll briefly reply with some help for you:

I've been working on a similar problem and I've had some success.