How to use cfb to flash a new Playbook

**joannesbenedek** · 04-25-2012, 02:01 AM

you need to signed this CFW to work...so that is issue too....

**mkaa00x** · 04-25-2012, 08:35 AM

wait so how does this work again?

**joannesbenedek** · 04-25-2012, 09:15 AM

well you can upload any os but playbook will reject anything below 7111. Then, I have not tried CFW upload yet as there is none for now but it will be again rejected by playbook as soon as it will realize it is not signed...that is what I think will happen with CFW. But it is worthy to try it as cfp doesnt check if the os is signed i think. xsacha know much more about this. myabe he could answer it better

**mkaa00x** · 04-25-2012, 05:39 PM

No cuz imma get a new playbook soon i sent mine back for a new one days ago... so yeah but when i ran it i saw a cmd window that lter disapeared... can someone post the proceedure???

**frogodilosauras** · 04-26-2012, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Mkaa00x

No cuz imma get a new playbook soon i sent mine back for a new one days ago... so yeah but when i ran it i saw a cmd window that lter disapeared... can someone post the proceedure???

I think you have to open a Command Prompt as an administrator and start the program from there.

1) Open CMD. (Search for it in Windows start menu search, right-click it and "open as administrator")
2) Just drag the file and drop it in the Command Prompt window and press return.

But I would also like some kind of tutorial as I am buying another playbook and would like to root it. Any help?

1)Where can I get the rootable firmwares?
2)The script for USB Host function?
3)Will I have to edit the firmware for the root?
4)Precautions?

Thanks in advance.

**serinderum** · 04-26-2012, 08:28 AM

ok.

1)opened cmd as admin
2)copied cfp in system32 folder
3)typed cfp.exe in cmd box
4)got to see the wall of text and googeled "usbportmapper.exe help" like it said at the end
5)found this Download RIM CFP loader + comand
(explanation of the commands)

sorry if its quite obvious but what do i have to do next?

thx
serinderum

**Mugenski** · 04-26-2012, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by frogodilosauras

I think you have to open a Command Prompt as an administrator and start the program from there.

1) Open CMD. (Search for it in Windows start menu search, right-click it and "open as administrator")
2) Just drag the file and drop it in the Command Prompt window and press return.

But I would also like some kind of tutorial as I am buying another playbook and would like to root it. Any help?

1)Where can I get the rootable firmwares?
2)The script for USB Host function?
3)Will I have to edit the firmware for the root?
4)Precautions?

Thanks in advance.

Rooted PB - Dreaded red LED wink

Shows where to get firmwares.

Dingle 3.3 has the USB script you want and will load it.

put cfp.exe and your firmware on desktop (I used 4869)

open cmd

cd desktop

cfp load (firmware_name.signed)

Done.

**mkaa00x** · 04-26-2012, 07:29 PM

kk so lemme get this straight...
Copy CFP.exe to desktop
Run CMD as Admin
Type "cd desktop"
press enter
Type "cfp load ("qcfm.os.com.qnx.coreos.qcfm.os.sdk.4869.79475.si gned.bar" or is it "qcfm.os.com.qnx.coreos.qcfm.os.sdk.4869.79475.sig ned" - I have discovered that file buy turning the 1st one into a Rar file from a Bar file then extracting it's contents.-)

Question: How will the app know which playbook to send it to? What do I need to do?

**xsacha** · 04-26-2012, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mkaa00x

Question: How will the app know which playbook to send it to? What do I need to do?

It'll just pick the first Playbook it sees on USB. It does this automatically.

**mkaa00x** · 04-26-2012, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by xsacha

It'll just pick the first Playbook it sees on USB. It does this automatically.

okay i see... and which file do we need the .bar one that can be turned into a .rar file or the .signed one found in the bar that needs Imgfs?

**Mugenski** · 04-27-2012, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Mkaa00x

okay i see... and which file do we need the .bar one that can be turned into a .rar file or the .signed one found in the bar that needs Imgfs?

Place firmware.signed.bar on desktop

Command is just cfp firmware.signed

**frogodilosauras** · 04-27-2012, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the info.

**mkaa00x** · 04-27-2012, 08:46 PM

yeah tnx bro

**gduggan** · 04-28-2012, 07:20 AM

Everyone, a big thanks for all the info! But I have to ask, has anyone actually had any luck avoiding the auto-update on first boot after a flash?

I've been able to flash any bundle of the OS I want but no dice avoiding the auto-update. Heck, when using some commands, cfp has even been teasing me, closing the first-run app, waiting 2 seconds and then rebooting the PlayBook. Thanks!

**mkaa00x** · 04-28-2012, 08:47 PM

There is no auto update there will be a reminder for you to update but there is no auto update unless you already updated to the version... which is a bummer...

**mkaa00x** · 05-02-2012, 05:15 PM

... I dont get it it's not working for me...

**mkaa00x** · 05-02-2012, 05:18 PM

I just got a new playbook and the CMD says "Error: File not valid" or it says "Can't open file/File not found" What now?

**mkaa00x** · 05-02-2012, 05:22 PM

Never mind I got it ...

**mkaa00x** · 05-02-2012, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Mugenski

Place firmware.signed.bar on desktop

Command is just cfp firmware.signed

I tried that but it seems to be wrong so do this: turn into RAR file and then uxtract the signed file then use that one...

**helawick** · 05-02-2012, 05:25 PM

Well I did this in my new playbook and have the root access + android launcher and market. I followed xsachas instructions and worked like a charm.

**mkaa00x** · 05-02-2012, 05:28 PM

What noooooooooooo wait why is it not working........ Sorry for not editing

but it seems so be stuck at boot up with the blinking red light...

edit: Yeah i edite instead of spamming XD well anyways turns out RIM made sure i cant rot by updating it previously... so i just flashed 7971 on instead of 2.0.1.385

**helawick** · 05-02-2012, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mkaa00x

What noooooooooooo wait why is it not working........ Sorry for not editing

but it seems so be stuck at boot up with the blinking red light...

Thats what happened to me when i tried to downgrade from 7971 and 358 o/s's. Well you have to do it before you boot up your playbook for the first time.

**juanvn** · 05-03-2012, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by helawick

Well I did this in my new playbook and have the root access + android launcher and market. I followed xsachas instructions and worked like a charm.

I bought a fresh playbook and I have flashed the firmware and now cfp info confirms that I have: 2.0.0.4869.

I am scared to continue because it is asking to install software update everytime I turn it on.

What do I do next to prevent getting stuck on the unrootable firmware?

**xsacha** · 05-03-2012, 08:20 PM

Instructions I mentioned work guaranteed.

Complete the update. When it asks to "REBOOT" (does a 10 second count down), you must run:
cfp resetqnxosregion