Hi 2days ago I tried to root my device by looking at the info from the website
http://eeepadhacks.net/transformer-hacks/how-to-root-eeepad-transformer-honeycomb-3-2/
They give you a zip with firmware and adb to make it easier to root
I did the steps there and some things did not work
Right now I have an old firmware and it won't let me update to the regular real firmware
It keeps on saying I'm on the latest firmware
I tried nachoroot which wouldnt show I'd of 0 after 5 times trying the process from the begining
I tried unrooting by suggestions from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093403
But it didn't help I also wiped all the data and it didn't help
Firmware htk75.us_epad-8.6.5.21
Kernel 2.6.36.3-00001g9a21fc1 android#1
Android version is 3.2.1
Any help is very much appreciated I understand a new android version should be available soon I hope this will still let me upgrade android although I can't seem to update firmware
Isn't 8.6.5.21 the latest firmware?
Its possible I am just confused for some reason I thought that there is a 9. Something firmware when I just got the device I updated the firmware I thought I got it to a 9
something. wow this is emberrassing
So what I have is definitely the new firmware? Hmm then why can't I root?
my SN begins with BC and ends with 89
Is it rootable? I only saw ppl talking about other serial numbers like B80 etc...
Your tablet should be rootable but not with the method you linked above.
Try NachoRoot again or ViperMod which use NachoRoot but it does all the steps for you.
Another option is down grade to 8.6.6.19 and use RazorClaw.
thank you very much I will try with vipermod have a nice day
Must... resist... temptation... to........ suggest.........getting....................an.................................. ipad.............
I am about to go on a long trip and want to get to .26 to get better I/O.
I am still on .21 and when I check for System Update (Settings-->About Tablets-->Check System Firmware Update), it sayd it is not available.
I have never been rooted or unlocked.
I want to see if others are in my boat. Please also state whether you are rooted/unlocked or not.
I would like to prefer to not root at this point.
EDIT:
I got impatient since I am about to go out of town for a while.
Did manual update from .21 to .22 US version (see my reply #10 below)
Rooted using DebugFS (but still locked):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
Then used this method to install manually (using dlpkgfile method):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
works like a charm.
Now at .26
Germany
Not rooted
Bootloader untouched
Received it with .22
Serial number starts with: C7...
France
not rooted
not unlocked
serial num : C6...
I made the .22 update manualy... I guess I'll do the same with the .26 as soon as it appears on Asus website.
Austria
Color Gold
Everything original (not rooted, not unlocked)
s/n starts with c7
On .22 since I have it
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app
US
Grey
Rooted, but not unlocked
Serial starts with C6
Came with .21. Manually updated to .22 as it never saw that OTA either.
Same as DarsVaeda:
Germany
Not rooted
Bootloader untouched
Received with .22 and SN starting with C7
NL
Grey
Rooted + Unlocked
S/N starts with: C6
Came with .21, manually updated to .22 (did see OTA, but failed due to build.prop changed)
US - Amazon.com
Amethyst
Not Rooted; Stock
S/N: C7
Currently stuck with .21. No updates are available.
I tried downloading the firmware, but not sure how to install it. I see a file named "blob" inside the unzipped folder.
The Netherlands
Not rooted
Bootloader stock/untouched
Received it with .22
Serial number starts with: C7
Cleanskinned said:
US - Amazon.com
Amethyst
Not Rooted; Stock
S/N: C7
Currently stuck with .21. No updates are available.
I tried downloading the firmware, but not sure how to install it. I see a file named "blob" inside the unzipped folder.
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I am beginning to think we need to update to .22 manually to see the .26 update.
I think once you download the zip file, unzip to find another zip file, US_epad-user-9.4.5.22.zip, put it into root of the microsd (not internal sd), unplug the usb cable and you should get a prompt that a system update file is detected, and it will ask if you want to update.
US
Seems C6 and C7 are just not on the list to get it now. Probably the newest devices around.
Maybe they will activate the next batch on Monday. I can wait
US
Grey tablet
Not rooted
Boobloader stock/untouched
Received the tablet with .21
Serial Number starts with: C7
Never received a OTA notice.
Downloaded .22 update file from Asus site yesterday and did a micoSD manual installation. Unit now at .22 and working fine.
Have done Manual Request for OTA multiple time since with notice my unit is up to date. Guess I will have to wait until .26 file is placed onto the Asus site and again do a microSD manual installation to get me to .26. Did not ever have this issue with the TF101 or TF201 I have previously to this TF700.
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DarsVaeda said:
Seems C6 and C7 are just not on the list to get it now. Probably the newest devices around.
Maybe they will activate the next batch on Monday. I can wait
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Where did you get this information, reference site or Asus representative conversation please.
Seems as in I think as in it's my opinion not fact, sorry if that was unclear.
Something important I think to note, since I've seen a few people here post that they've unlocked... Asus disables OTAs for people with unlocked bootloaders. At least, they did on the Prime and TF300. For those people, the only option is to do it manually.
Rooted users with locked bootloaders should be fine, as (obviously) should people with locked bootloaders without root.
I got impatient since I am about to go out of town for a while.
Did manual update from .21 to .22 US version
Rooted using DebugFS (but still locked)
Then used this method to install manually (using dlpkgfile method):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
works like a charm.
Now at .26
superflysocal said:
Then used this method to install manually (using dlpkgfile method):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
It works like a charm.
Now at .26
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I got tired of waiting, and used that method as well.
Mine finally came this morning. I lost root. I had used the debugfs method prior to the update.
blauciel said:
Mine finally came this morning. I lost root. I had used the debugfs method prior to the update.
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have you been on .22 all original?
does your s/n start with 6 or 7?
masiegel said:
have you been on .22 all original?
does your s/n start with 6 or 7?
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I had .22 update the first time I turned on my Infinity.
My serial # starts with "C6...."
EDIT: Corrected the above.
Just downloaded the WW firmware from the Asus website, not sure how to get it on my tablet though, can anyone help?
My tf300t is unlocked btw so cant get the ota update.
Thanks
sorted it now however I lost all my data which is annoying
Hey Guys -
I've looked all through the forums for an answer, but couldn't find a concrete one nor one I was 100% would work for my specific device so decided to post the 3 questions I have...
I've got a Shield Tablet (Wi-Fi USA) which I bought pretty much on day one. Once Lollipop came out, I upgraded to it and in turn re-rooted it afterwards. About a week ago, i got the notification for the 5.0.1 OTA upgrade. I tried applying it by downloading the update then restarting when prompted, but when it came back up it was still at 5.0.0. I'm positive this is due to it being rooted and would still want (need) for it to be after the 5.0.1 upgrade so...
1. What's the best / safest way to apply 5.0.1 (from 5.0.0) to my tablet currently?
2. Will OTA not work if rooted which is why there are so many zip file links in the forums? If not, which update file do I need for USA WiFi only?
3. Once upgraded, what's the best / safest method for re-rooting again? I saw a few posts for how the bootloader needed to be unlocked. Don't know if that's still the latest info. Long way from Towel, huh?
I'm not asking anyone to spell it all out for me, but if you know what to do if you could send me links or whatever to the correct steps / files, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks guys!
Hello Folks
This morning I noticed, Tmobile pushed a 60mb update to my phone. I am rooted and unlocked but not on a custom rom.
Please advice what I need to do.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Is there any issuse with the update
I have not updated. As I mentioned I am rooted and unlocked. Not sure what to do hence posted my question in the forum.
I do not want to lock the bootloader. Just curious to see what others who might have got this update are doing about it.
Regards
Roism said:
I have not updated. As I mentioned I am rooted and unlocked. Not sure what to do hence posted my question in the forum.
I do not want to lock the bootloader. Just curious to see what others who might have got this update are doing about it.
Regards
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1. You don't have to worry about lock bootloader
2. Which Software version are you running? v10e, v10i or v10j?
3. If you update there is a way to downgrade cuz we have previews KDZ's
I am running version 10i,
I am guessing tmobile wants to upgrade me to v10j. Is there a flash able version for 10j that I can use?
Thanks
Roism said:
I am running version 10i,
Thanks
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Ok, you can go here and update to the latest version v10j using @GameTheory. V10j Full update/pre-rooted/untouch TWRP.
http://androidforums.com/threads/me...-v10j-rom-flashable-updated-9-26-2015.926221/
Thanks Draken,
Issue resolved
Regards
getting "error" when trying to install 60mb OTA update?
I was rooted on 5.1.1 (t-mobile version) but I unrooted via SuperSU app ( at least I think it unrooted)
and now each time I try to update I get the "error" and have to pull the battery out
before I unrooted I tried to "flash" 10vj Update but I do not know how to flash and it failed
this is my first time rooting any device and I was also unsuccessful at trying to download twrp
as a noob I am apologetic that I do not know such things
but I need help and really don't want to miss out on the marshmallow update
when it comes out in a couple months someone help????how do i fix this i will
need the easiest solution explained in great detail if possible
I really love this phone!!!
:crying:
lovejunkie777 said:
I was rooted on 5.1.1 (t-mobile version) but I unrooted via SuperSU app ( at least I think it unrooted)
and now each time I try to update I get the "error" and have to pull the battery out
before I unrooted I tried to "flash" 10vj Update but I do not know how to flash and it failed
this is my first time rooting any device and I was also unsuccessful at trying to download twrp
as a noob I am apologetic that I do not know such things
but I need help and really don't want to miss out on the marshmallow update
when it comes out in a couple months someone help????how do i fix this i will
need the easiest solution explained in great detail if possible
I really love this phone!!!
:crying:
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dummy you can't update that way you must remove all traces of root which the app can't do use the KDZ
If you are rooted and it says system update DO NOT INSTALL IT... it will brick your phone
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