I would like to root my tf101. Could someone link the best root method here please. I would search but for some reason no search method is on the xda app on the Tf. Going to website now but thought peeps could make a few suggestions. I am comp lit but only rooted my evo but am willing to learn.
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Here, on a golden platter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125714
I think there are essentially 3 root methods:
1) pure root method -linked above
2) nvflash
3)flash custom rom via CWM
The pure root method has the advantage that you can keep your data and the stock rom and also add CWM if you like.
nvflash is nice because it is unbrickable, so you can recover if you screw up. You should be able to recover from mistakes using other methods as well.
The custom rom via gingerbreak/CWM work too.
None of them are any harder/easier than the others. Adding drivers might add some complexity, but it isn't rocket science.You could try all three and then unroot to see which one you like better.
I would recommend installing ADB too since it's quite useful.
it also depends on which firmware version your on as there are different root methods for different firmware versions. also just use the browser on your TF to come on to xda...imo it's better then the app and the search function works.
there actually is a search method on the app i found, quite clumsy though in extras.
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boglwe said:
there actually is a search method on the app i found, quite clumsy though in extras.
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yes but it searches the entire xda forums whereas the browser searches the forum you are specifically in.
I used nvflash as it was the most point and click method. I did the adb style root on my last transformer and all went well but it seemed more likely to accidentally skip a step. Whatever you do just follow the steps closey and when you are done you can flash to your heart's content.
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This should be the best Root-for-Dummies:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/342845-tool-nvflash-gui-tool-v11/
Notes:
* I havenot personally use it yet.
* The built-in stock-Rom is WW-version. An easy fix if you can find/replace with the US-version (nvflash version).
I tried the link at top but none of the links on that page worked. The boot.img file was broken for me. Can't mount or burn. I really have no idea what I am doing wrong. No idea where to get boot.bat either. I read through entire thread and wasted half my day. Going to research nvflash method now.
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I just got my wifi only Xoom today. I also have a Motorola Atrix, which is rooted and running a custom rom. I was reading on here about rooting and kernels and other things and I didn't understand it. Can someone please help me understand the differences between the Xoom tablet and an android phone. Thanks
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I just got my wifi only Xoom today. I also have a Motorola Atrix, which is rooted and running a custom rom. I was reading on here about rooting and kernels and other things and I didn't understand it. Can someone please help me understand the differences between the Xoom tablet and an android phone. Thanks
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They are practically the same, but methods for rooting devices change per device. The Xoom requires a little extra work.
Do you have the JDK and Android Development Kit installed on your PC?
Are you comfortable with command lines?
Can you afford to purchase another Xoom if you brick this one?
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They are practically the same, but methods for rooting devices change per device. The Xoom requires a little extra work.
Do you have the JDK and Android Development Kit installed on your PC?
Are you comfortable with command lines?
Can you afford to purchase another Xoom if you brick this one?
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No I don't have those were can I get them.... and I have used basic command lines being in an IT class
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Well I've had it rooted now for a week and today I went to the app and there was an update and the update failed and now superuser doesn't work and now I pretty much don't have root access. Please can anyone help.
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Im sorry if you get this alot but I'm very confused on all your development posting on how to root my Asus TF101 build # 8.6.5.9 Android - 3.2
I was about to do BRKS root tool kit but I'm not sure I'm not new to rooting having a Droid incredible, atrix, and LG Thrill .. but honey comb and being a tablet I feel uncomfortable with just going to town on rooting.
My main reason is o.c'ing my kernel and I really want this to feel faster my phone beats my transformer with ease.. I'd like to play some game that ive bought on other devices. Why is my fav game modern combat 2 on Acer a500 but isn't on this or the thrive..?
So if y'all could help brother out with my questions I would love to do this asap
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First thing you need to find out is what the serial number is. If it's below B70, then you can root it, if it's B70 you may be able to root it, if it's B80 or up, presently you can't root it.
It says S/N B60*******
Is this a good thing?
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What would you recommended rooting method and Rom for first timer I'm going to wait to root till I get some good answer like I mentioned before I'm not gonna just dive right into it till i have more time for research ect.
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Umm, honestly, I think the most straightforward one is the linux universal root. I used it for my b5, and it worked exactly as it should.
I tried it won't let me go to a desktop I've tried the Ubuntu w/script method but couldn't get it to boot past showing me the thinking mouse pointer
So I will try the other way I see a YouTube video on rooting the 3.2 and below so.. i shall see when I do it tomorrow
Thanks for the imput
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Brk worked wonders for me
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Even if I updated to 3.2 I'm having a problem I put it into apx mode then it gets stuck saying phone update success but the app on the pc freezes..
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use nvflash together with prime 1.4 rom it worked for me when i failed to root and wont boot at all...
Brks worked thanks I've tried all the 3 popular(stable) roms and liked revolver alot but wifi would take some times 5minutes to load so I'm on prime 1.9 and like it alot!
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brk worked for me.
Yea it worked good I used an older version he has worked very hard on a new program for windows but unfortunately it did not work with my pc but his older bluescreen script did and I like my tf101 I just wish gameloft made games for it since it basicly the same thing as iconia a500.. I have all game bought just no way to play them..
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DRM effing up your gameplay... gotta love it...
Yea it is and I've been in love with android but I'm seeing it becoming more n more strict as it gets older like its nasty counter part apple..
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I have used the method on the thread below to root then unroot...install latest version of 3.2 and then to re-root again using the bootable CD method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198303
If I had been on a custom rom I might have had a different experience..then again maybe not.
I don't use one and not interested in overclocking ...maybe later as it gets older but my phone never showed much difference by doing so..... perception. If I played a lot of games my perception might be different.
So my transformer is on the way. While i do plan to play with it stock first, i would love to know if there is a noob friendly tutorial to rooting this beast.
While im not a noob in rooting my phone, i am a total noob with tablets. A link to a comprehensive tutorial would be lovely.
I appreciate any help guys
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There are a lot of tutorials written here - for all possibilities - latest is the nachoroot method and I did write a guide as well. Use search
Nachoroot method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838
pjfriend's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
If you run in to problems with either of them (pjfriend's method worked for me yesterday running 8.6.5.21 on a TF101 B80 model transformer), check the threads because most problems have occurred before and have been addressed.
I appreciate it guys. Just waiting for it to get here.
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If it doesn't work out, can I fall back to ICS?
TIA
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If it doesn't work out, can I fall back to ICS?
TIA
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I tried reloading the .30 firmware by putting the zip in root of internal storage. It updated as a downgrade but I was still on job when it was done, so not sure if you can with a locked boot loader.
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Do you think it is worth jumping in now? I don't have specific expectation on JB except it is the latest from google.
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Do you think it is worth jumping in now? I don't have specific expectation on JB except it is the latest from google.
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Just depends on your taste. You might review other upgrade post stories first to be sure. Some are flawless, some not.
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THelook and feel of JB is for the most part similiar to ICS.
Their are some differences you will notice:
Animations: Some new and smooth animations that are nice. Animationa arre a minor thing but add a nice touch.
Project butter: My tablet does seem to run smoother and I have yet to have a wait/close prompt pop up. Of course I may get some, but so far it seem to have improved in that dept.
Google Now & search: This is what I wanted most. I really like the voice search, it really fast with returning answers. I wish I did a few more thens like open apps and tell me my next apointment when asked, bt I'm sure that will come with future updates. Google Now is prety neat and I'm interesting in seeing how it starts to work once I have had it a while and it can develop some patterns and give me info based off what it believes is relavent for me.
This is just an initial impression is I just updated last night and haven't really got much day to day expierance with JB, but so far so good. So far I don't really see the down side. You gain a few things and don't really lose much. Unless you have a particular app that dosen't play well wih JB yet.
Can't wait to get jellybean but I'll wait patiently for it
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You could learn in these forums to root, unlock and flash ROMs; giving you an open ticket to run whatever you want on ur tablet.
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I want to downgrade ,too. But it is unable to downgrade with known methods.
PS. My device is unlocked.
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash whatever ROM you want from the custom recovery you installed.
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash whatever ROM you want from the custom recovery you installed.
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You can flash anything, doesn't mean you'll be successful. The current recoveries can't support this due to different boot and kernel mods. The guys are currently trying get a fix for those on OTA JB and all. I would say sit tight and wait for conformation that Twrp or cmw can backup and restore boot from diff firmwares. I tried this and got stuck at Asus logo and couldn't boot into os. But was able to get official JB back up. So now I'm stuck on JB for now.
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Can someone tell me how I can install stock rooted from my phone?
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Can someone tell me how I can install stock rooted from my phone?
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afaik, root or rooted packages require a computer.
if you're looking for a how to do it..see my how to thread
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My phone is already rooted though. I am just trying to go back to stock and keep my phone rooted without using a computer can you help me with that?
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I am not aware of a CWM flashable back-to-stock zip. You need to use a computer and either Odin or Heimdall it back. Qkster said to look at his thread and I recommend following that advice. His Heimdall package works pretty well.
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dman's uclb3 CWM flashable
I have never used it, but dman's uclb3 is CWM flashable. You might want to read the thread carefully as always.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22775901
When I asked recently about the confusing (to me) comments about video near the beginning of that thread, it was clarified that video depends on the kernel, and those comments do not apply if you have the latest GB kernels from Entropy or Zen ( which have no video problems)
Others are welcome to chime in if I have missed something important.
Man, I've been through about every post there is about the infuse on every site you can imagine. You know you're at the right place when every other site either quotes somebody from here or just straight up links you back to xda. If you can't find what you're looking for with a simple search on here then you shouldn't be doing what you're trying to do or you have a truly unique problem which is rare.
To get to the point, I don't think you can flash back to stock from cwm but if you succeed in doing so, please post your results and how you did it. If you're trying to fix a bad flash or getting the phone ready to sell or for any other reason, there is no replacing odin in my opinion. I know that flashing a ROM from cwm is super easy, but odin is just a hair less easy. Even if you have to borrow a computer, it should take no more than 10 minutes including download time. Thats my two cents. Take it or leave it. Best of luck to you.
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To get to the point, I don't think you can flash back to stock from cwm
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Jelly bean ROMs use a different system partition that cwm can't change. If you flash the stock ROM you will get stuck at the Samsung screen.
If you are in jelly bean you need to Odin or heimdall back to stock.
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Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
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Lol. No sir. I honestly have no reservations about anything on this site. I am constantly in awe of all that goes on here. Had I done my due diligence and researched the link you provided (which I will be directly after this post) my view on the matter could have been altered. I know my stats don't show it but my response was purely spoken from my own experience as well as reading those of others. Thank you for calling me out though. I will check out that link post haste.
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I'll give it a try. Do you know if there is a ROM I need to be on to get a clean install?
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electricpete wrote:Just curious - do you have some reservation about the cwm flashable stock GB linked above?
cjpwedge wrote:Lol. No sir. I honestly have no reservations about anything on this site. I am constantly in awe of all that goes on here. Had I done my due diligence and researched the link you provided (which I will be directly after this post) my view on the matter could have been altered. I know my stats don't show it but my response was purely spoken from my own experience as well as reading those of others. Thank you for calling me out though. I will check out that link post haste
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No worries, I wasn’t taking offense to your comments. I was fishing for information about possible limitations of dman's uclb3 CWM flashable GB package (That info did come later in csandman1977’s post where he identified that package won’t work when coming from Jelly Bean.). Please don't hesitate to share your experience and thoughts here.
im smexyy wrote:I'll give it a try. Do you know if there is a ROM I need to be on to get a clean install?
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I think you’re talking about dman's uclb3 CWM flashable.
As identified by csandman above, it won’t work coming from Jelly Bean. I’m not sure about ICS.
I’m pretty sure it would work fine coming from any Froyo or GB Rom.