[Q] how to update rooted Xoom to 3.1 or 3.2 - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

dears,
i have rooted 3G Xoom (MZ601).. 3.0.1
now i want to update it to 3.1 or 3.2
and i want to activate the US market ..
please, any one can guide me to do it ..

Simplest way i know.
1. Relock your zoom and go back to stock:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/xo...stboot-official-system-images.html#post708799
2. Update through the system update on your xoom.
3. Once you get up to 3.2 unlock and reroot your xoom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
+ this way now you can reset it back to stock completely if you ever need too. Step by step guides are very easy to follow. Mostly copy and paste commands into notepad if your lazy like me. The whole process takes maybe 20 minutes.

is3od said:
dears,
i have rooted 3G Xoom (MZ601).. 3.0.1
now i want to update it to 3.1 or 3.2
and i want to activate the US market ..
please, any one can guide me to do it ..
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Hi ,
I think you can go directly from 3.01 to 3.2 using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183416
If you don't already have ClockworkMod recovery v3.2.0.0 R4c installed, pay attention to post #7.
Good luck!

incase you dont have sdk installed put all files in a folder on your C:/ directory with a name you can find. Youll need these in addition to be able to use adb on your computer File name: SDK ADB.zip File size: 359.93 KB put them all in a folder called rootxoom or something.

prowlex said:
1. Relock your zoom and go back to stock:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/xo...stboot-official-system-images.html#post708799
2. Update through the system update on your xoom.
3. Once you get up to 3.2 unlock and reroot your xoom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
+ this way now you can reset it back to stock completely if you ever need too. Step by step guides are very easy to follow. Mostly copy and paste commands into notepad if your lazy like me. The whole process takes maybe 20 minutes.
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His Xoom is 3G there is no OTA update to 3.2 for 3G.
I really would not relock and go back to stock. He's rooted and that's more than half the battle.
is3od, the method I posted is for non-US Xooms as long as they are rooted.

i'll try it
prowlex said:
1. Relock your zoom and go back to stock:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/xo...stboot-official-system-images.html#post708799
2. Update through the system update on your xoom.
3. Once you get up to 3.2 unlock and reroot your xoom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170760
+ this way now you can reset it back to stock completely if you ever need too. Step by step guides are very easy to follow. Mostly copy and paste commands into notepad if your lazy like me. The whole process takes maybe 20 minutes.
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thank you for your help... today i'll try it and will inform you about the result.

Dear friends
Could you please confirm that above tutorial can be applied for 3G version of xoom?
I see some of guide with noted that applying for wifi version only.
Regards,

okantomi said:
Hi ,
I think you can go directly from 3.01 to 3.2 using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183416
If you don't already have ClockworkMod recovery v3.2.0.0 R4c installed, pay attention to post #7.
Good luck!
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first i will relock my xoon then i'll update it ..
thank you,

prowlex said:
incase you dont have sdk installed put all files in a folder on your C:/ directory with a name you can find. Youll need these in addition to be able to use adb on your computer put them all in a folder called rootxoom or something.
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ok
thanks...

k66473 said:
Dear friends
Could you please confirm that above tutorial can be applied for 3G version of xoom?
I see some of guide with noted that applying for wifi version only.
Regards,
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it should be, because my Q is for 3G Xoom.

is3od said:
it should be, because my Q is for 3G Xoom.
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You have ignored my posts which are for non-US 3G Xoom. Pleease check them again. I was not the one to tell you to go back to stock, unroot and relock. Please don't do that...no need.
Just try to follow the guide I posted in #3. Good luck.

thanks a lot
okantomi said:
You have ignored my posts which are for non-US 3G Xoom. Pleease check them again. I was not the one to tell you to go back to stock, unroot and relock. Please don't do that...no need.
Just try to follow the guide I posted in #3. Good luck.
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I really appreciate your help .. thanks a lot ..

adb devices returns no devices
I have followed the tutorial after reading through it several time to unlock and root stock xoom 3.2. when i get to the adb devices command it returns me to the prompt with no devices returned or shown. i have android sdk windows in root of C:. i have rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary in a xoom folder in my downloads folder. i open the cmd in the download folder wherein resides rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary and type adb devices and nothing. i can see the xoom in explorer so i assume the usb drivers are there. i do have a yellow flag in other devices in device manager-other devices that says MZ604. but i can find no drivers anywhere for it though i have scoured the web for 2 days. i am at a loss as i have tried to perform this root for 2 days using all of my adb noob skills, but have had no luck as of yet. any suggestions? win7, stock xoom 3.2 wifi, pretty computer savvy except for adb
Thanks for any help as i only have 4 days of return left in case of brickage, which i am not so sure i would do inasmuch as it would be my fault...

big flamingo said:
I have followed the tutorial after reading through it several time to unlock and root stock xoom 3.2. when i get to the adb devices command it returns me to the prompt with no devices returned or shown. i have android sdk windows in root of C:. i have rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary in a xoom folder in my downloads folder. i open the cmd in the download folder wherein resides rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary and type adb devices and nothing. i can see the xoom in explorer so i assume the usb drivers are there. i do have a yellow flag in other devices in device manager-other devices that says MZ604. but i can find no drivers anywhere for it though i have scoured the web for 2 days. i am at a loss as i have tried to perform this root for 2 days using all of my adb noob skills, but have had no luck as of yet. any suggestions? win7, stock xoom 3.2 wifi, pretty computer savvy except for adb
Thanks for any help as i only have 4 days of return left in case of brickage, which i am not so sure i would do inasmuch as it would be my fault...
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Make sure USB Debugging is checked under Settings/Applications/Development. If it is checked, then there is something wrong with your drivers.

big flamingo said:
I have followed the tutorial after reading through it several time to unlock and root stock xoom 3.2. when i get to the adb devices command it returns me to the prompt with no devices returned or shown. i have android sdk windows in root of C:. i have rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary in a xoom folder in my downloads folder. i open the cmd in the download folder wherein resides rootboot.img, superuser.apk & su binary and type adb devices and nothing. i can see the xoom in explorer so i assume the usb drivers are there. i do have a yellow flag in other devices in device manager-other devices that says MZ604. but i can find no drivers anywhere for it though i have scoured the web for 2 days. i am at a loss as i have tried to perform this root for 2 days using all of my adb noob skills, but have had no luck as of yet. any suggestions? win7, stock xoom 3.2 wifi, pretty computer savvy except for adb
Thanks for any help as i only have 4 days of return left in case of brickage, which i am not so sure i would do inasmuch as it would be my fault...
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Check the thread you started...people have answered there.

okantomi said:
Hi ,
I think you can go directly from 3.01 to 3.2 using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183416
If you don't already have ClockworkMod recovery v3.2.0.0 R4c installed, pay attention to post #7.
Good luck!
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I'd like to do the same as OP, update a rooted stock 3.0.1 euro 3G to 3.2 - I've already come across the thread you link to, but there's something I don't get.
pienut (user whose post you linked to) is saying that he went from 3.0.1 to 3.2, but in step 3 he writes:
Step 3 - Install 3.2 EURO rom:
Just copied the Euro 3.2 update from this post to my SD Card and flashed it from recovery.
Just to be sure, I did a full wipe after flashing.
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Am I missing something, or is the SD card not disabled in 3.0.1? I know it is for me, afaik it only started working with 3.1 and up. I can't wrap my mind around going from 3.0.1 -> 3.2 using the SD card method, and yet it's mentioned in quite a few more threads and posts.
Ideally, I'd like to update to the Xoom ROM 2.1 Hammerhead (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203635), but in those instructions, too, step 2 says
Download the 2.1 rom zip file and place it on your external sdcard
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How, if I can't access it in the first place? Should I install 3.1 first before I install Hammerhead? If so, do you know about any step-by-step I can follow?
Sorry to jump in on this thread like this... it was the closest I could find related to my problem after hours of searching and reading. Thanks.

Alright, I figured it out on my own... I took a leap of faith and installed the ClockworkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0 (R4c), booted to recovery, and in there it's possible to mount the SD card under mounts and storage > mount usb storage. It will then appear in Windows as an external drive (as usual).
Yay, learned something new today. Now on to the next battle

Related

Rogers HTC Dream - froyo update

Question to those who have updating their Dream from Rogers, was it at all slow or where their noticeable improvements?
I have one at my disposal but running stock OS (1.5/1.6 i assume). Anyone have a nice and easy to follow tutorial to update this phone without hassles? Also does updating android OS require rooting the device?
Thanks in advance.
Bloodyskullz said:
Question to those who have updating their Dream from Rogers, was it at all slow or where their noticeable improvements?
I have one at my disposal but running stock OS (1.5/1.6 i assume). Anyone have a nice and easy to follow tutorial to update this phone without hassles? Also does updating android OS require rooting the device?
Thanks in advance.
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try this:
http://theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/htc-g1-dream-how-tos/
Follow instructions. This seems to me to be the easiest guide. Be careful of the Rogers/T-Mobile thing. Seems there are different radio's and such. I don't know anything about Rogers. As far as Roms, I use HTCclay's Superfly TCBY. Lot of memory left on phone. Just try a few to see which you like. Good Luck.
By the way, you do have to be rooted. The guide will walk you through it.
crz6662 said:
try this:
http://theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/htc-g1-dream-how-tos/
Follow instructions. This seems to me to be the easiest guide. Be careful of the Rogers/T-Mobile thing. Seems there are different radio's and such. I don't know anything about Rogers. As far as Roms, I use HTCclay's Superfly TCBY. Lot of memory left on phone. Just try a few to see which you like. Good Luck.
By the way, you do have to be rooted. The guide will walk you through it.
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I would say to try the ROM in my sig (the stock ROM)
works for g1 and 32B Magic
he is going to need the EBI1 kernel to go with the rom.
Ok I am reviving this thread because I want to make sure I am following the right steps in doing so. Don't want to mess this up.
Successfully rooted the phone following video I found in the second post of this thread. Can't link you to it because I am still a new member =S! I checked the radio version of the phone and it is 3.22.20.17. Which ROM is recommended?As I said, I just want to get rid of this terrible stock rom from rogers and put froyo (which in turn also allows me to get touch screen keyboard activated) on here.
Thanks in advance.
With that radio you will need to flash ebi1 kernels after you flash the roms.
I completely forgot that Rogers blocked the virtual keyboard with their firmware. That's such bull****.
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
asb123 said:
With that radio you will need to flash ebi1 kernels after you flash the roms.
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Now you have more information in the link in your sig. Question: Can you re up the RS link you have there? Also, rooting the phone just means that you have the app called Superuser?
Now I get quite lost the moment you start explaining the options HTC Dream users have. Is there a recommended ROM to download for this phone considering its specs?
I completely forgot that Rogers blocked the virtual keyboard with their firmware. That's such bull****.
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Yes it is sad that rogers has done this. Do whatever they can to screw the consumers over. Just found out it is 1.5.
Any help on this?
Ok still lost on trying to do this and want to follow the set up from cyanogen but its really complicated. I don't want to make a backup of contacts and stuff because it wasn't originally my phone.
Do I still need the amon_ra's recovery?
Bloodyskullz said:
Ok still lost on trying to do this and want to follow the set up from cyanogen but its really complicated. I don't want to make a backup of contacts and stuff because it wasn't originally my phone.
Do I still need the amon_ra's recovery?
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Think of what you need to do:
1) Obtain root access so that you can flash a new recovery
2) Replace recovery so that you can flash new SPL
3) Flash new SPL so that you can be more compatible with roms / kernels
4) Flash a new rom (IE/ Cyanogenmod 6), and a compatible EBI1 kernel (for instance, Brian Crook's ones on the Cyanogenmod website)
Without getting into huge detail, you do it in this order to prevent your device from being unable to boot / recover.
You can flash the new RADIO and SPL from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=831139
Along with that, you use the appropriate supported +14MB EBI0 kernel.
More RAM is good
Well that makes sense.
Now I am following the Cyanogen wiki link (can't post there) and it says to launch flash rec but I can't understand from where I have to do this. Anyone care to help? And how does the Andriod SDK help?
Bloodyskullz said:
Well that makes sense.
Now I am following the Cyanogen wiki link (can't post there) and it says to launch flash rec but I can't understand from where I have to do this. Anyone care to help? And how does the Andriod SDK help?
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Andriod sdk has the adb component needed to initiate commands to your device from your computer. then you need the android windows usb drivers.after installing sdk to see if you have connection with your device, open console on your computer start>run>type cmd and hit enter at the prompt type adb you should get several lines back kind of an options menu. at next prompt type adb devices. if your device is recognized you will get back:
device XXXXXXXX (this will be an actual number).
if you dont get any devices back with your phone attached to usb then you probably need the driver. just google it.
as for flashrec I dont believe I used this. I used exploid to gain root and install 1.33.2005 spl
Where do I get the android driver for windows (7 64bit specifically)? Adb command aint working in my cmd.
So what do I do about flashrec? Man updating this thing is driving me nuts. So many unexpected curves.
I also have Windows 7 64bit and I didn't need a driver it just works for me. Please tell us exactly what you are typing in and what output you are getting. You could also try the instruction to install the usb driver here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
What is your build number in settings? If it is 1.89.631.1 you are following the wrong guide. (see the top of that guide)
beav_35 said:
I also have Windows 7 64bit and I didn't need a driver it just works for me. Please tell us exactly what you are typing in and what output you are getting. You could also try the instruction to install the usb driver here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
What is your build number in settings? If it is 1.89.631.1 you are following the wrong guide. (see the top of that guide)
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When I type in ADB command it just states that the command is not recognized (even when SDK is open).
Build number 1.85.631.5.
Now when I turn on phone it accepts it after I plug it into computer. I can mount sd card to copy files without issue.
Do I need another tutorial (preferably video since its easier for me but text is just fine)?
Bloodyskullz said:
When I type in ADB command it just states that the command is not recognized (even when SDK is open).
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This doesn't mean that it can't find your phone, it means that it can't find the adb.exe.
Bloodyskullz said:
Build number 1.85.631.5.
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That is a pre-911 build. Don't see too many of those any more. Rogers harassed everyone into updating.
Bloodyskullz said:
Now when I turn on phone it accepts it after I plug it into computer. I can mount sd card to copy files without issue.
Do I need another tutorial (preferably video since its easier for me but text is just fine)?
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http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial76.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3SpI7m7mFI
Does the zip file for the android SDK make a difference if I can't install it through the .exe? It keeps saying that it doesnt detect the Java SDK when I try to install.
Yes, you can use the .zip. Extract it, run setup.exe, install Platform-tools, cd to the platform-tools directory then you can use adb. Fastboot is in the tools directory. That was just changed in the 2.3 sdk update so I don't know if the guide has been updated yet.
beav_35 said:
Yes, you can use the .zip. Extract it, run setup.exe, install Platform-tools, cd to the platform-tools directory then you can use adb. Fastboot is in the tools directory. That was just changed in the 2.3 sdk update so I don't know if the guide has been updated yet.
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The only .exe file in the zip is the SDK Manager which isnt exactly an install.

BEST Guide for Returning to Stock ! (Add to guide thread?)

Here are the directions and files used to fix this problem (do not type any of the "quotation marks"):
1. Download the .zip file from here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YUYEMJNM
and put it on the root of your sdcard. (Do not unzip the file). Then rename it to PD15IMG.zip .
2. Download the miscnew file to your computer (uploaded as attachment to this post). Unzip it and place the miscnew.img file that was in the zip onto the root of your sdcard. You can delete the .zip file after you do this.
3. Boot your phone up like normal and connect your phone to your computer.
4. Make sure your sdcard is NOT mounted (but make sure those 2 files were copied to your sdcard).
5. Go into adb and type "adb shell"
6. Then type, "su"
7. Then type, "dd if=/sdcard/miscnew.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17"
8. Once this is done after about 5 seconds, turn your phone off and unplug from the computer.
9. Once the phone is off, hold down the volume-down key and the power button until you arrive at the bootloader. Once there, the phone should automatically start checking that .zip file you downloaded to the root of your sdcard. After its done checking, it will ask you if you want to continue, and just follow the prompt to say "yes" and YOU'RE DONE!
This guide was made by travisjames and was just put into my own words. His guide was a derivative of Apache14's OTA and Radio downgrade guide for the T-Mobile G2.
Also, thanks to Clarknick27 for tipping me off on how to get back into my phone after it was unbootable.
***Please click "thanks" if this helped you!
Ignore/Wrong thread...
two questions-
if i used gfree, do i need to undo gfree 1st? (you make no mention of rooting techniques, and if this undoes all those or not)
second, my phone, about a month ago, lost data connectivity on the usb port-- in other words, it charges fine, but i can not get any computer to pick it up any more to transfer files are use adb, which is a royal pain. -- can i use terminal emulator to accomplish your commands, or am I SOL ?
thanks
Yes, you need to undo Gfree.
Yes, you can run the commands from Terminal Emulator.
Added to Wiki.
thanks jack,
would the syntax be exactly the same as above via term em?
Yes, just skip the "adb shell" command.
Is this to undo 2.3.4 GB update and take it back to 2.2.1?
How do I undo gfree? And if I just run the pg15img will I keep root? I need a way to return to stock but rooted.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using XDA App
andrewp3481 said:
How do I undo gfree? And if I just run the pg15img will I keep root? I need a way to return to stock but rooted.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using XDA App
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First question, Here is the thread you need to undo gfree (get s-on) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996 (about half way down OP)
Second question, no you will not keep root
witch stock rom do you want rooted, stock 2.3.4 can not be rooted right now
So... to summarize, this would be to revert back to Android 2.3.4, sense 3.5 STOCK, without root, eng. hboot, or s=off.
In other words, if you purchased a MT4G now, or received a replacement MT4G with 2.3.4.... Following these steps will give you this new gingerbread stock state (approximately).
Please confirm. Thanks!
can i use this steps with terminal emulator on my phone instead of adb?
unciviilized said:
can i use this steps with terminal emulator on my phone instead of adb?
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Yes...check the 3rd and 4th post of this thread....
Just curious, so if I flash this ROM in recovery, will I lose root, s-off, etc.?
What I'm trying to do is flash the phone to the MT4G stock rom (which I assume this is), use gfree to sim unlock it, then revert back to my nandroid backup, so I wanna make sure this will not interfere with my root access before I proceed to flashing it. Thanks in advance to whoever answers me~!
ronin178 said:
Yes...check the 3rd and 4th post of this thread....
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ok so when im on emulator i do "s" and it says permission denied,
then i got to command prompt and it says adb shell is not recognized as and internal or external command. Any suggestions?
unciviilized said:
ok so when im on emulator i do "s" and it says permission denied,
then i got to command prompt and it says adb shell is not recognized as and internal or external command. Any suggestions?
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You don't need to type adb shell because you are on terminal emulator.
Just type su to gain superuser access.
Then type dd if=/sdcard/miscnew.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17
Make sure you have the file miscnew.img in the root of your sd card.
Absolutely Perfect
I have looked and looked all over both XDA and the Interent in general. I was trying to restore my Glacier (MyTouch 4g) from stock 2.3.4 to stock 2.2. NOTHING worked. It got to the point that I didn't even remember everything that I tried. I followed this guide to the T. PERFECT!!! I am now back to having my phone exactly how I left the Tmo store with it.
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!
Great work in helping people out that don't understand. And making it a less strenious process
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
Jack_R1 said:
Yes, you need to undo Gfree.
Yes, you can run the commands from Terminal Emulator.
Added to Wiki.
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Sorry, a complete noob to "gfree". I'm a new convert to GSM as I was with SPrint CDMA for 10 years until a couple weeks ago. I've rooted Samsing phones but never an HTC.
Anyways, I just purchased a MyTouch that had been rooted and loaded with Virtuous ROM. It's for my wife and she wants it back to stock. I tried all your directions exactly but still will not work. I'm assuming it's this "gfree" issue. I followed the link to the other thread but it's not clear on exactly what I need to do in my situation.
When I run the bootloader, it says bad or no such image... I have confirmed I have PD15IMG.zip and miscnew.img in the sdcard root directory.
Can someone please show me in simplified terms. Thanks!
socal88 said:
Sorry, a complete noob to "gfree". I'm a new convert to GSM as I was with SPrint CDMA for 10 years until a couple weeks ago. I've rooted Samsing phones but never an HTC.
Anyways, I just purchased a MyTouch that had been rooted and loaded with Virtuous ROM. It's for my wife and she wants it back to stock. I tried all your directions exactly but still will not work. I'm assuming it's this "gfree" issue. I followed the link to the other thread but it's not clear on exactly what I need to do in my situation.
When I run the bootloader, it says bad or no such image... I have confirmed I have PD15IMG.zip and miscnew.img in the sdcard root directory.
Can someone please show me in simplified terms. Thanks!
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If you are new to this rooting stuffs, i suggest don't go with methods, that have potential to brick your phone.
Just do this simple method, Follow the link in my signature, you will see a Rooted version of the stock 2.3.4 rom.
Just flash the Rom through your recovery.........no big deal.......easy way to get the stock feel.....
Follow the instructions carefully.........Happy Flashing........
Thanks for the great help. One more question -- How do I turn "quick boot" off?

How to root TF101 B90 on stock ICS(US)

Hi guys,
I figured out how to root Asus Transformer TF101 B90 running on stock ICS (US version), but I'm not sure about B70 or B80
PLEASE Follow these steps, but as everyone says I'm not responsible your tablet, so do it on your own risk....
1) Install Android SDK (lookup on youtube and there is a video guide as it is)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UF5w1dKe2U
2) On tablet Go to setting -> development -> and select USB debugging
3) On tablet Go to setting -> security -> select Unknown Sources
4) On tablet Go to setting -> Accounts & Sync -> turnoff Asus Sync and Uncheck "Run/turn on Asus Sync" option
5) on XDA search for "ViperMOD" and download it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21007398
6) Dont have to install drivers if you have installed ADB(Android SDK) from step 2.
7) Now turn off anti-virus/internet security (mostly not required but just in case)
8) Run "viperMOD PrimeTime v4.5" which you downloaded (step 5).
9) read the options properly and choose "step 1" other steps dont work..!! (rooting process will restart the tablet once or twice, so dont worry).
10) IMPORTANT " DO NOT INSTALL CWM, SUPER USER OR BUSY BOX from "ViperMOD Primetime v4.5".
11) Go to the link below and download CWM directly into your tablet. Once you have downloaded install and run it and its a one click CWM installer and this will give you root and CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
After step 11 you should have root and CWM on your tablet below steps are for flashing a latest version of CWM and desired ROM
12) Now goto market and download and install "OTA Root Keeper" and "Titanium Backup" in this order.
13) Run titanium backup and back up user softwares. (Remember to give superuser permissions")
14) Now go to the link below and download latest CWM to your laptop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213723
15) Now turn off your laptop and push down power and volume down buttons together and as soon as there is a recovery option press volume up botton and that will take you into recovery.
16) Install latest CWM and restart the tablet.
17) now download the ROM you want from the forum and copy to MicroSD.
18) Get back into recovery and do a clean flash of the ROM and you are done.
I know it looks very long to read but steps wise its very easy..
I have the root and currently running Revolver ICS Beta on my TF101...
BIG SHOUT OUT TO
jcase for "Nachoroot"
Roach2010 for "CWM"
baseballfanz for " pointing me towards "ViperMOD"
Viperboy for "ViperMOD"
brk for "toolkit v7.1 universal"
without you guys i would have been stuck with crappy stock ICS
Step 11 needs to be cleared up a bit. Not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do. It says
11) Go to " Razorclaw and down load " CWM from the link given there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1427838 .
I already have Razorclaw installed but when I open the app it says the device lacks the needed file. No idea what that means. I'm not sure if that's what I'm even supposed to do though. I don't see anything about CWM in that link you posted or even anything on Razorclaw in that link unless I'm missing something.What exactly am I supposed to do for step 11?
JerzyIroc said:
Step 11 needs to be cleared up a bit. Not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do. It says
11) Go to " Razorclaw and down load " CWM from the link given there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1427838 .
I already have Razorclaw installed but when I open the app it says the device lacks the needed file. No idea what that means. I'm not sure if that's what I'm even supposed to do though. I don't see anything about CWM in that link you posted or even anything on Razorclaw in that link unless I'm missing something.What exactly am I supposed to do for step 11?
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There are tons of other guides on this forum. Check them out. This one is not the best one.
JerzyIroc said:
Step 11 needs to be cleared up a bit. Not sure exactly what I'm supposed to do. It says
11) Go to " Razorclaw and down load " CWM from the link given there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1427838 .
I already have Razorclaw installed but when I open the app it says the device lacks the needed file. No idea what that means. I'm not sure if that's what I'm even supposed to do though. I don't see anything about CWM in that link you posted or even anything on Razorclaw in that link unless I'm missing something.What exactly am I supposed to do for step 11?
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I have changed the steps and i hope its clearer, but basically what im telling is download CWM from the link given and run it and not only install.
this is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213723
Btw razorclaw doesnt work anymore, so dont bother about it. ViperMOD will root your tablet so "razorclaw" is not needed... all you need is "CWM" from the above link.. Hopefully you got my point.
Thanks Dude
OK worked for me just fine after a day of no joy --you saved my ass I did have to factory reset after updating to 9.2.1.17 without using root keeper bet I don't do that again
Big Thanks! Worked on my Slider without any hiccups.
i am dead !
i am the lucky one, who
a) has tf101g
b) has CWM 5.5.0.4
c) has no rom
d) has no recovery files/roms on internalSD
any suggestions?
Kalx007 said:
i am the lucky one, who
a) has tf101g
b) has CWM 5.5.0.4
c) has no rom
d) has no recovery files/roms on internalSD
any suggestions?
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Do you have adb working? You could push the files to internal sd.
5800xm_user said:
Big Thanks! Worked on my Slider without any hiccups.
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5800xm user did you install a different ROM? If so may I ask which one? I just purchased the slider and have been looking for a way to root it. Have you had any issues since you performed this method? Is this the best way to root the slider?
Sorry for very late reply as i never bothered to look at this thread... I would advice you to put all your required files onto internal memory and access CWM and flash from there as CWM v5.5.0.4 wont allow you to access external MMC... If you have already already solved your issue then forget this
Kalx007 said:
i am the lucky one, who
a) has tf101g
b) has CWM 5.5.0.4
c) has no rom
d) has no recovery files/roms on internalSD
any suggestions?
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Sorry for very late reply as i never bothered to look at this thread... I would advice you to put all your required files onto internal memory and access CWM and flash from there as CWM v5.5.0.4 wont allow you to access external MMC... If you have already already solved your issue then forget this

[Q] FileMate Clear 7" T720 tablet

Does anyone know if Z4Root will work on this tablet? Thanks!
I've been looking for one for 3 days now, I tryed onclickroot and z4root or something like that,, cant find anything Anyone please help!!
I'm still waiting for my tablet to be delivered...I'm gonna try SuperOneClick (crosses fingers)
I got one of these for my daughter for xmas. I spent a few days trying to root it with no luck. I'm not intimately familiar with android (some unix experience), but I tried all the options I could find for rooting Allwinner a10 devices. At first I ran into problems with adb unable to recognize the device for most one-click methods. I downloaded the android tools and was able to connect with the included adb. After studying the scripts, they all use the "adb root" command to gain root access on the device and copy the necessary files. Unfortunately, this command fails using adb from the tools. At first I thought this was due to my adb version, but after doing some research I think it is actually due to the device kernel. I believe it requires reflashing or some exploit to be able to gain root. I was able to install root explorer and I can browse all the necessary directories but I can't modify or copy the necessary files into them. Busybox told me there was an older version installed, but wouldn't let me install a newer version (again I think due to the permissions). Also, superuser would say it installed but the su binary did not show up on the bin directory. As the necessary directories are all owned by root, I couldn't figure out a way to modify the permissions...
I wound up returning the FileMate and got a Lenovo IdeaTab. Got that rooted in no time.
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
ferny_dx said:
sorry i never saw this post i've bought 2 of these and i rooted them,
i wish i could get a better build for them though, too many app crashes and the internet connectivity sucks
i used a method by Bin4ry called root with restore, v17 worked any ways i have the zip if you would like it
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Screw it, here it is for future reference.
How'd you do it!?!?
ferny_dx said:
Screw it, here it is for future reference.
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FileMate Clear T720
Thank you very much for being the only person ever to have posted in regards to this tablet. I just got mine for christmas and have been trying to get it rooted. I've tried a lot of those one-click methods, and I've even tried this Bin4ary method. but it just hangs up on "daemon started sucessfully*"
Can you please direct me to the filemate drivers (if needed)
also, I have usb debugging endable, allowing 3rd party (not secure) files enabled. and pulling my hair out (enabled).
Thanks again.
Also, I'm running windows 7 and 8, (((maybe i should try win7))) hmm. i'll get back to you on that. Anyhow, any advice would be greatly appreciated, since returning it doesn't sound very fun.
jiberish05 said:
FileMate Clear T720
pulling my hair out (enabled)..
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I laughed so hard. ok your going to have to install drivers by force,
first off do you happen to have android sdk installed? if you don't there is another way but its going to sound weird,
if you do have the android SDK installed:
1. go to your computer manager (by opening explorer, right click on the "computer" group on the left column and select manager)
2. look for any unrecognized item that appears, ( it will most likely be labeled "Clear" with a faded icon and a "?" sign on top
3. right click and choose "Update drivers", it will give you options, choose "Browse my computer for driver software", another option screen will show,
4. at the bottom of the window there will be an option that says "let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
5. on the screen that appears there should be an option that says "ADB Interface", choose this
6. choose "Google, Inc.">"ADB Testing Interface version x.x.x.x" (I chose version 2.1.0.0)
that should do it next time you plug in the tablet try running ddms or open the cmd and type in "adb devices" (assuming you have adb installed) and it should show.
if this helps just hit the thanks button
[edit] I am running windows 8 btw [/edit]
ADB interface doesn't show up
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
jiberish05 said:
Thank you very much for getting me farther, however I dont see ADB interface. I'm looking into it right now. I just re-installed the sdk drivers and will keep at it.
BTW, is it even worth doing this? the main reason I want to do it, is so i can connect my ps3 remote via bluetooth, and possibly a little overclocking. Have you had any luck OC it?
Thanks again Much appreciated:good:
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open up SDK manager and go to Extras>"Google USB Drivers"
also install everything in the "Android 4.0 (API 14)" section, I have other options installed if this still doesn't work.
its worth it just for the extra stuff that root comes with like titanium backup, but you cant over clock, if you go any higher than 1200 MHz it will lock up and you have to force it to reset.
cyberkeeper1 said:
HERE is the link to root as provided earlier
Click Here to download ADB universal drivers. they should work better than the google USB drivers.
---------- Post added at 12:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------
this seems kind of spammy. What backs up my claim is that you dont have more than 5 posts...
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Thanks for the link to my post on android central, the link in that post just comes back the xda thread
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk
Rooted Filemate Clear
I just wanted to confirm I have also rooted the Clear with the Bin4ry v33 exploit using option 1. Although I received the following error:
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
Going to copy files to it's place
Rebooting again, please wait!
Could Not Find C:\Documents and Settings\Graham School\My Documents\Downloads\Ro
ot_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33\ric
Restoring previous Backup! Please select the RESTORE MY DATA option now on your
device!
SuperSu installed and root apps working.
Rooted With Kingo
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, no problem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
Jfender1005 said:
I just bought one of these cheap to play with and used Kingo to root it. Worked first time, lem. The only issue I am having is that the SuperSu binaries are failing to update but root is still working. Titanium is working and Root Explorer so I can debloat. Hope that helps is anyone is still trying to use these
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please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
Kingoroot
cyberkeeper1 said:
please tell me where in the world you got the Kingo root?
As far as being unable to update binaries, try to find a custom recovery and install. From there, you can inject them via su-binary update.zip and bam!
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http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm
That is the link for the Kingo site. The first time I saw it on here there was some question about whether it was safe becase it is not open source and used a Chinese SuperSu app. I felt safe using it on a tablet because I do no banking on it or anything, but the newest posts I have seen are that Kingo is safe. Hope that helps. And if you know where to find a custom recovery that will work with this app please let me know.

[Q] How make the TF101 Stock and unroot?

Hi
I've been having heavy troubles with the "Android Revolution HD" ROM, my battery lasts forever while in use, but drowns easily and extremely fast when in sleep / shutdown mode.
So I give up, I am going to sell this tablet and I don't want this ROM any more, I don't want my devince Root. I want to get it back to the way it was when I opened the box.
The only think I'd like to get is the Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Firmware: V9.2.1.27 original from Asus to keep using the Android 4.0.X, nothing else.
Since all my attemps of install / reinstall / stock / root / unroot became a mass failure and later on I end coming here and QQ for help I am here to ask what need to be done before doing anything on the tablet.
So here is the summarized question:
How make the TF101 Stock and unroot?
Thank you
And sorry for my silliness
Here is a solution for you, "Instructions for unbricking/flashing ASUS stock firmware" part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
pstryju said:
Here is a solution for you, "Instructions for unbricking/flashing ASUS stock firmware" part.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
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It just doesn't work (as I was expecting) after doing exactly everything it says, it start installing something and then that is it, nothing happens on my tablet.
Filipebergami said:
Hi
I've been having heavy troubles with the "Android Revolution HD" ROM, my battery lasts forever while in use, but drowns easily and extremely fast when in sleep / shutdown mode.
So I give up, I am going to sell this tablet and I don't want this ROM any more, I don't want my devince Root. I want to get it back to the way it was when I opened the box.
The only think I'd like to get is the Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Firmware: V9.2.1.27 original from Asus to keep using the Android 4.0.X, nothing else.
Since all my attemps of install / reinstall / stock / root / unroot became a mass failure and later on I end coming here and QQ for help I am here to ask what need to be done before doing anything on the tablet.
So here is the summarized question:
How make the TF101 Stock and unroot?
Thank you
And sorry for my silliness
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Download any firmware on the asus site. Extract the downloaded firmware (eg. WW_epaduser9_2_1_27UpdateLauncher.zip) take the file extracted (eg. WW_epad-user-9.2.1.27.zip) and place on sdcard. Follow the same procedure for installing a custom rom.
gilpederiva said:
Download any firmware on the asus site. Extract the downloaded firmware (eg. WW_epaduser9_2_1_27UpdateLauncher.zip) take the file extracted (eg. WW_epad-user-9.2.1.27.zip) and place on sdcard. Follow the same procedure for installing a custom rom.
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How do I place things into the SD?
I can only place them into the internal storage, which "Full Wipe" will wipe it out?
Filipebergami said:
How do I place things into the SD?
I can only place them into the internal storage, which "Full Wipe" will wipe it out?
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Sorry, put the file on the external sdcard. I also used a full wipe script. It takes a little more than installing a custom rom but it works.
I would like to take a question with you. I have already installed several custom ICS rom or JellyBean on my TF101, but the HD videos on youtube are with small crashes. But with Android 3.2.1 works well. This has happened to you?
gilpederiva said:
Sorry, put the file on the external sdcard. I also used a full wipe script. It takes a little more than installing a custom rom but it works.
I would like to take a question with you. I have already installed several custom ICS rom or JellyBean on my TF101, but the HD videos on youtube are with small crashes. But with Android 3.2.1 works well. This has happened to you?
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I have no MicroSD card into my tablet, only internal storage
Filipebergami said:
It just doesn't work (as I was expecting) after doing exactly everything it says, it start installing something and then that is it, nothing happens on my tablet.
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Please provide further details. What does easyflasher's window/log say? I've used this hundreds of times of not more to go back to stock or fix issues. Did you install the proper APX drivers?
Lethe6 said:
Please provide further details. What does easyflasher's window/log say? I've used this hundreds of times of not more to go back to stock or fix issues. Did you install the proper APX drivers?
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It says everything was installed successfully and yes APX drivers are fine I've had others troubles with ROMs so I have it installed properly.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9625/es5b.jpg
Filipebergami said:
It says everything was installed successfully and yes APX drivers are fine I've had others troubles with ROMs so I have it installed properly.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9625/es5b.jpg
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Did you see any text on the TF display? It should show some text when it is flashing.
Also, when in recovery you can use ADB to push the ww-epad firmware to your tablet's sdcard. Update the driver for the naked driver ADB and then:
adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
If you need ADB, you can get the adb and dll files required to run here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34321735/adb.zip
frederuco said:
Did you see any text on the TF display? It should show some text when it is flashing.
Also, when in recovery you can use ADB to push the ww-epad firmware to your tablet's sdcard. Update the driver for the naked driver ADB and then:
adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
If you need ADB, you can get the adb and dll files required to run here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34321735/adb.zip
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Hi frederuco, you saved me once.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144143
Do I need to do this all over again?
Filipebergami said:
Hi frederuco, you saved me once.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144143
Do I need to do this all over again?
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Yup!
Push the rom to flash to the /sdcard/ and you should be good to flash. Obviously dontjisnafter the full wipe.
frederuco said:
Yup!
Push the rom to flash to the /sdcard/ and you should be good to flash. Obviously dontjisnafter the full wipe.
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Am I doing this right?
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6711/rlof.jpg
http://imageshack.us/f/545/wxne.jpg/
Almost....
You need a space between the .zip and the /sdcard/
frederuco said:
Almost....
You need a space between the .zip and the /sdcard/
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I am getting error like last time,
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2954/lemh.jpg
Try using this version of adb: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34321735/adb.zip
It is just the adb.exe and the two dll files required to run it.
I use those in a folder called c:\adb and then put the asus.zip in there and try it.
Also, try executing adb devices to make sure it can connect to your tablet. It should find 1 device.
frederuco said:
Try using this version of adb: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/34321735/adb.zip
It is just the adb.exe and the two dll files required to run it.
I use those in a folder called c:\adb and then put the asus.zip in there and try it.
Also, try executing adb devices to make sure it can connect to your tablet. It should find 1 device.
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I still getting error, here is my screen if this helps:
http://imageshack.us/f/534/4vsd.jpg/
and the error log:
http://imageshack.us/f/32/ogc1.jpg/
on your PC try running these, then try to push the file again:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
frederuco said:
on your PC try running these, then try to push the file again:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
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Here:
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/2543/h9vj.jpg
Hmm, not sure what to say....
Do you have another PC you can try it on? At least try a PC reboot if nothing else.
Or perhaps a Linux live cd. ADB is native to Linux, just run from a terminal window.

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