I posted this in the Firmware 8.2.3.12 thread, but, wanted to break it out since it may be blocking root.
Has any one who has installed this new firmware been able to get gingerbreak to gain temp root?
There were patches to both vold and netd in this firmware and I am not able to get it to fault after installing. It hangs on the initial do_fault() while waiting for crashlog to report the fault.
Edit:
Hopefully someone will check to see if this is the case. I was able to get it to downgrade to 8.2.3.9 and could root after that. So it does seem that the new firmware patches to vold will stop root.
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Excuse my complete noobishness, but I have to know.
If I root, but keep the stock ROM (basically, I just want root to get MarketEnabler at this stage) will I still be able to get OTA updates from Google?
The way I understand it, the answer is yes, but I'd like some confirmation from someone who definitely knows more than me.
no.....no.....no.....
Why ? There is any limitation for unlocked devices ? I think problems with ota only for custom rom.
I think so long as your on stock rom you get updates despite su and root. However if it is a major update you will lose root.
Once you root, you won't WANT the OTA update because you will get it from the forums long before it hits your device from Google.
This is a common question asked but its really irrelevant. Just root, the instant the update is released everyone gets it long before Google pushes it to you. Sure you could load a stock ROM and sit there waiting for a week till it pushes meanwhile everyone else just manually grabs it
I have an Epic with DG27 and am trying to update it to root it, however, the update that I have found isnt allowing me to update to the EC05 or EB13. Where can I look for the proper update.zip file to be able to get my phone in working order to root it?
Thanks,
I just realized why my OTA Froyo update failed, and it's because of this same issue!
I just received my TF and updated to 8.2.3.13 ... is it correct that no root has been created for this firmware yet?
i use the dock alot so the bug fixes included with that update seem important to me.. should i just wait until root access has been accomplished for this firmware or should I roll back to a "rootable" firmware and do it that way?
If the latter part of the above paragraph is the best way to go, can someone direct me on how to roll back to an older firmware.
I really appreciate the help! the TF is awesome! Glad i managed to grab one.
Hello,
Well first off, I have unrooted the tablet already (I think). I followed this guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947&highlight=easy+unroot
I would have posted my question there, but apparently this forum wont let me post there since I do not have 10 posts yet.
I currently have version 3.2.1 installed, have the stock recovery installed, and do not have superuser showing in my apps list.
However, I am still not getting ICS OTA update. So I can only assume I've done something wrong.
I realize I can simply download ICS firmware update from asus and update it the same way I did 3.2.1 after unrooting, however that wont work. I'm trying to make sure OTA updates are working because I'm giving this table to my computer illiterate sister and need updates to work OTA for her.
Thank you for any assistance!
Asus pulled the OTA ICS update because of reported widespread problems with it.
Hello Steven6282,
any luck already? was ICS cancelled by asus?
Maybe the solution I mentioned in the post below will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19468648&postcount=7
on that forum they have stock 3.2 Build of 8.6.5.13 in nvflash. But his depend if you are able to use nvflash (serial number of your tablet)? I used this method and then ota also works again. this way your tablet is really stock without tweaks.
goodluck.
Ok, so I've been in the root/flashing scene for a while.
I'm very experience with locked bootloaders like my Verizon Note3, but I'm not so sure about my Shield tablet.
I know root is easily attainable, and flashing should be about the same as the others.
My question is, in the event things go badly, is there a way to get back on the stock/non-rooted image?
What about updating the software via OTA to keep being able to gamestream? Does it break root and just force me to root again
or does it not allow me to update? If my Shield dies for whatever reason and I have to RMA, can I return it to 100% stock?
I looked over the forums and couldn't find any full answers, so hopefully you guys can help me.
Thanks in advance.
Josh
ForeverZ3RO said:
Ok, so I've been in the root/flashing scene for a while.
I'm very experience with locked bootloaders like my Verizon Note3, but I'm not so sure about my Shield tablet.
I know root is easily attainable, and flashing should be about the same as the others.
My question is, in the event things go badly, is there a way to get back on the stock/non-rooted image?
What about updating the software via OTA to keep being able to gamestream? Does it break root and just force me to root again
or does it not allow me to update? If my Shield dies for whatever reason and I have to RMA, can I return it to 100% stock?
I looked over the forums and couldn't find any full answers, so hopefully you guys can help me.
Thanks in advance.
Josh
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NVidia posts complete factory images on their website for restoration.
Also, all of their OTAs are full system images instead of patches/deltas. So you can safely update via OTA, root and other modifications won't break the OTA (but the OTA will get rid of any modifications including root.)