I have the nook color now. But I just got the transformer, and it will be here today.
Do I need to Root it like I did with the Nook color?
Any advice on things I should do up front?
Personally, ive put off rooting. My TF is smooth, fast, and responsive to the touch. After this last update, people are saying that even Netflix is no working. So no need to root for me.
But your usage might be different than mine. Try the seach box, i think theres a few posts about the advantages to rooting.
Backup
overclocking
Netflix (which sounds can be achieved without rooting now)
change your boot animation
You don't "need" to root it unless you have something that specifically requires root (like Titanium Backup, or a custom ROM you want to try, etc.). If you don't have any reason to root, you probably shouldn't. That said, you'll probably find a reason if you're in touch with your inner Android.
If you do decide to root, first make sure you don't have a B80 serial number, as I think those are still unrootable. Check the little sticker by the charger port on the bottom. B70's are maybe rootable, I've seen mixed reports. Earlier than that and you can use the one-click method or the "pure root" method, just browse the development thread.
Remember you will void your warranty and will not receive anymore OTA Updates from ASUS once you root it
And some people are having problems unrooting them, and still not getting OTA Updates
Rooting is good for things like getting rid of ads and other apps that need root access, but so far apart from these things I have had no need to root it
Silver is right. You don't have to root, it's a personal choice. Just like you didn't have to get the TF, you could have bought a iPad or cheap ass Touchpad. Will root give you some benefits that stock doesn't have? Yes, but you should know that since you've rooted your Nook Color. (You should be able to answer your own question off of that too)
Well, SwiftLegend, I turned the Nook color into more of a tablet than just an ereader.
I know the TF is a real tablet so I assumed I might not have too...
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Well, SwiftLegend, I turned the Nook color into more of a tablet than just an ereader.
I know the TF is a real tablet so I assumed I might not have too...
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Let's start here: What's your model number? First three digits of your S/N on the sticker by the charger port.
rooting is a preference, asking people whether or not you should root (let alone, whether you "need" to root) is like asking others "what's my favorite ice cream flavor?"
just wait for your device, and ask yourself that question once you've used it after a while.
The first three of the serial number is B60
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The first three of the serial number is B60
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Then you can root away if you so desire.
Just for future reference, it's probably, "B6O", the letter O, not the number zero.
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Well, SwiftLegend, I turned the Nook color into more of a tablet than just an ereader.
I know the TF is a real tablet so I assumed I might not have too...
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But again, you didn't have to. That was my whole point. Not that you also rooted your NC. It's still the same concept anyways. The NC runs a custom version of Android, rooting it gave you special features. The TF runs a stock version of Android, rooting it will give you special features.
Tybalt said:
Just for future reference, it's probably, "B6O", the letter O, not the number zero.
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Just for future reference, it's actually "B60", as in the number zero.
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But again, you didn't have to. That was my whole point. Not that you also rooted your NC. It's still the same concept anyways. The NC runs a custom version of Android, rooting it gave you special features. The TF runs a stock version of Android, rooting it will give you special features.
Just for future reference, it's actually "B60", as in the number zero.
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Understood SL, I guess I got so used to working my ass off to get the nook to do what I want, I never used an actual tablet device. BTW--It is freaking awesome. Rolled it to 3.2 and it is badass.
I even like the stock launcher..(Hope you dont think bad of me for saying that)
Definitely something to by choice. Personally, I rooted as I needed chainfire 3D to play certain games and wanted to improve my sound quality with voodoo drivers. As previously mentioned keep your device unrooted until you reach a point where it is a necesity not just something most do.
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Understood SL, I guess I got so used to working my ass off to get the nook to do what I want, I never used an actual tablet device. BTW--It is freaking awesome. Rolled it to 3.2 and it is badass.
I even like the stock launcher..(Hope you dont think bad of me for saying that)
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Haha, no problem. I worked hard to get my X2 and my D1 to where I wanted them. The stock launcher is pretty sweet though.
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Just for future reference, it's actually "B60", as in the number zero.
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Actually . . . I just looked at mine, both the sticker and the box. The "O" does look more like a letter "O" compared to the narrower "0"s (zeroes) in the S/N. Bee-Six-Oh it is.
So I stand corrected. Will you stand with me?
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Actually . . . I just looked at mine, both the sticker and the box. The "O" does look more like a letter "O" compared to the narrower "0"s (zeroes) in the S/N. Bee-Six-Oh it is.
So I stand corrected. Will you stand with me?
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Meh. Whatever, Asus refers to it has B*0 was well. Maybe it was just a typo or maybe we are all wrong. Doesn't really matter though, since we all understand it either way
You don't need to but it has the advantages of overclocking and full filesystem access.
It depends on what you're about using for. I think it's always useful, because from terminal you can do anything, but without root nothing. And many great aps needs root.
Hey, When do you think we can Root B70?
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Have my Xoom WiFi pre-ordered and delivery is supposed to be next week. I am coming from a Viewsonic G-Tablet (will still have two of them, just I won't be using) where the ONLY way to make use of them is by rooting and installing a third-party ROM.
With the Xoom, it seems like rooting it is more of an intellectual exercise than something that would make a big difference in day to day use. Is there something I'm missing?
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Have my Xoom WiFi pre-ordered and delivery is supposed to be next week. I am coming from a Viewsonic G-Tablet (will still have two of them, just I won't be using) where the ONLY way to make use of them is by rooting and installing a third-party ROM.
With the Xoom, it seems like rooting it is more of an intellectual exercise than something that would make a big difference in day to day use. Is there something I'm missing?
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1) Delete the crap you don't want
2) Overclock
3) Titanium backup
4) Usb Hosting
5) One day custom roms
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1) Delete the crap you don't want
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Anything in particular you are thinking of?
2) Overclock
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Unless that helps video playback, I doubt I want to run my battery down or possibly overheat the tablet.
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I use that on my G-Tablet because I can't be sure the market will be stable from one refresh to the next. But is there a real need for it on the Xoom?
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Nothing that ES File Manager and a Network drive won't take care of, but point taken
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Given Google's announcement about the HC stuff not being released anytime soon, I wouldn't be holding my breath on that.
So basically, the same reasons I might want to do it on my Nexus One. But it's not like the G-Tablet where I'm going to go from hardly acceptable to Notebook replacement is what I'm hearing.
True...as far as deleting apps I delete a ton. The browser, the games, and quick office is just a few. I backup my evo files and bring them over to the xoom (like games).
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bwcorvus said:
True...as far as deleting apps I delete a ton. The browser, the games, and quick office is just a few. I backup my evo files and bring them over to the xoom (like games).
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woa! you deleted the browser? i use opera mostly, but i would sooo not be comfortable doing that. just raised an eyebrow, i'm sure you have your reasons, just never heard of someone doing that. and i've been using/tweaking android for years now.
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woa! you deleted the browser? i use opera mostly, but i would sooo not be comfortable doing that. just raised an eyebrow, i'm sure you have your reasons, just never heard of someone doing that. and i've been using/tweaking android for years now.
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I use dolphin so i delete it from all my devices Don't need programs that i don't use taking up space i need.
I don't recommend deleting the stock browser, and here is why;
I have a rooted Droid running UD 7.0. It's set up with Sweeter Home, etc,just the way I like it.
When Google Gesture Search came out, I spent days trying to figure out why I couldn't get it to work. I found out by trial & error (and a LOT of restoring ROMs!) that it was because I had deleted the stock browser in favor of Dolphin.
-Prob'ly nuttin, but because of all the unknowns, I expect I'll keep the stock basics until I can do a systematic, controlled delete. Just my 2 sense, err, cents.
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I use dolphin so i delete it from all my devices Don't need programs that i don't use taking up space i need.
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dude, on the xoom, how much space do you need? the browser is what 8meg, max? i use other browsers too, just would never delete the stock browser, to each their own.
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dude, on the xoom, how much space do you need? the browser is what 8meg, max? i use other browsers too, just would never delete the stock browser, to each their own.
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I NEED IT ALL
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I NEED IT ALL
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Agreed.
Not to mention its worth it for the overclock alone. I have not noticed a change in battery life, and in terms of heat the dual core runs around 90 tops under heavy use.
These threads are useless, this Guy has a rooted device and knows what functions root already does. Why is he asking us what we will do with it when he already knows. Someone says removed crapware, then he gives an argument. Someone says overclock or custom then he gives another argument. C'mon man you already know what root brings, just determine if you need it or not because everyone's needs and wants are different.
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These threads are useless, this Guy has a rooted device and knows what functions root already does. Why is he asking us what we will do with it when he already knows. Someone says removed crapware, then he gives an argument. Someone says overclock or custom then he gives another argument. C'mon man you already know what root brings, just determine if you need it or not because everyone's needs and wants are different.
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Just to clarify, I have a couple of rooted Viewsonic G-Tablets. I haven't rooted my Xoom yet because:
A) I haven't got it yet (3/29 according to UPS)
B) It looks like it's a more complicated procedure at this point since there isn't native SD Card support
So I was trying to decide whether rooting was necessary (which it very much is on the G-Tablets), or just something desirable. And in the latter case, if there's something that would let me do that I would really miss.
At this point it sounds like there are three things I give up by not rooting, and the only one of those I don't have an acceptable workaround for is the overclocking. But I didn't want to hijack my own thread by starting a discussion on that, and so have been following the thread about OC instead.
FWIW...
Only reason I rooted my xoom was for the ability to play movies stutter free directly from my net shares...other than that no other reason...doesn't need to be overclocked and not really in to the custom rom game.
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Only reason I rooted my xoom was for the ability to play movies stutter free directly from my net shares...other than that no other reason...doesn't need to be overclocked and not really in to the custom rom game.
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What player are you using? I assume you needed the CIFS support for this?
yes Cifs from the market. Using rockplayer until vplayer releases support for the Xoom.
I had a Viewsonic on Saturday (returning it monday) and i tried all the custom roms, but the main issue is the terrible display, i found not only do you need hold it in front of you, it still wasnt perfect until you held it on a weird angle. Even for 339.00 it's not worth it. I liked the USB port on it but it's ready to go back to the store tommorow. The Xoom screen is much much better (I had them both next to each other all day trying to justify). Heck, i might bring both back and just keep my Nook Color.. Time will tell... Battery life with the Tiamat kernal was about 9 hours but i started it at 72%.
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Just to clarify, I have a couple of rooted Viewsonic G-Tablets. I haven't rooted my Xoom yet because:
A) I haven't got it yet (3/29 according to UPS)
B) It looks like it's a more complicated procedure at this point since there isn't native SD Card support
So I was trying to decide whether rooting was necessary (which it very much is on the G-Tablets), or just something desirable. And in the latter case, if there's something that would let me do that I would really miss.
At this point it sounds like there are three things I give up by not rooting, and the only one of those I don't have an acceptable workaround for is the overclocking. But I didn't want to hijack my own thread by starting a discussion on that, and so have been following the thread about OC instead.
FWIW...
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I am having the same thoughts myself.
I jailbroke all my iphones, I've rooted all my android devices, but, for some reason, I am not anxious to root the xoom
I think once sd card support comes, and, when there are MORE rom/kernel choices, it might be more desirable to do it.
for trouble free viewing of hd videos, just rip with handbrake, or a similar program and watch them with Vital player..
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I use dolphin so i delete it from all my devices Don't need programs that i don't use taking up space i need.
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U do know that is system space and you cant access it, right? thats not good and can cause the system to become unstable. Its space you will never see or be able to use so leave it. Get an app that hides apps from your tray and your problem solved ina safe manner..but hey, to each his own.
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I am having the same thoughts myself.
I jailbroke all my iphones, I've rooted all my android devices, but, for some reason, I am not anxious to root the xoom
I think once sd card support comes, and, when there are MORE rom/kernel choices, it might be more desirable to do it.
for trouble free viewing of hd videos, just rip with handbrake, or a similar program and watch them with Vital player..
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I couldnt agree more. I use handbrake for ripping also and I also don't see any current use in rooting a Xoom. Movies play crystal clear..Battery life is 9hours..
I just think some people are never satisfied..lol..like we're spoiled brats.
Im interested in the process but people are tweaking and reaching like this beast of a tablet isnt dual core and on the lastest version of android.
This is a Xoom and not a G1..lol...Not yelling..just made a point that we are never content until we brake some ****.
Google doesnt want the OEM using and skinning their **** anymore..atleast without that licensing/kiss our Google,rich ass Fee..so they probably wont release Honeycomb until 2012 I hear anyway.
So in theory u guys are holding your breath for a Dragons fart.
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Sorry for question but all I know I can do but after purchasing our TF family members who are really arent' that savvy are wanting theirs rooted etc. Is there a way of rooting that is for like office people with no IT knowledge or troubleshooting because I can reference them to the thread instead of being on the phone for an extra 2hrs trying to explain to them. Thanks sorry for this post but we are a community so any help would be appreciated.
NVFLash method, just have them watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHXeYMgPy4&feature=player_embedded
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Sorry for question but all I know I can do but after purchasing our TF family members who are really arent' that savvy are wanting theirs rooted etc. Is there a way of rooting that is for like office people with no IT knowledge or troubleshooting because I can reference them to the thread instead of being on the phone for an extra 2hrs trying to explain to them. Thanks sorry for this post but we are a community so any help would be appreciated.
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Why would you want to root if you aren't comfortable making regular changes to the UI/OS. What is the stock system not doing that they need?
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Why would you want to root if you aren't comfortable making regular changes to the UI/OS. What is the stock system not doing that they need?
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Its not for me I am going to root mine do to do a custom rom of some cert ORD, and would like to have my Netflix on it without having to be at home and go through playon, I have but family members that like being able to adjust other things and say it is rooted to their friends and such not for anything else I am sure.
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Its not for me I am going to root mine do to do a custom rom of some cert ORD, and would like to have my Netflix on it without having to be at home and go through playon, I have but family members that like being able to adjust other things and say it is rooted to their friends and such not for anything else I am sure.
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Rooting is not something people should do without fully understanding what they are doing. There are potentially serious downsides to rooting (invalidates warranty, "bricked" unit on OTAs, etc) that one needs to understand and plan for. I would never root a device for a casual user that doesn't understand what they are getting into just to run an app or say that they are rooted.
MMmm, yeah, I wish there was an easy way to watch NetFlix without rooting (or doing some streaming to your other device).
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Rooting is not something people should do without fully understanding what they are doing. There are potentially serious downsides to rooting (invalidates warranty, "bricked" unit on OTAs, etc) that one needs to understand and plan for. I would never root a device for a casual user that doesn't understand what they are getting into just to run an app or say that they are rooted.
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I understand what your saying but in my experience I haven't been able to brick my devices yet, not saying they can't be but I put in all the necessary or recommended precautionary items to prevent that from happening. Hopefully after I do mine I will do the same testing for them to verify.
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I understand what your saying but in my experience I haven't been able to brick my devices yet, not saying they can't be but I put in all the necessary or recommended precautionary items to prevent that from happening. Hopefully after I do mine I will do the same testing for them to verify.
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I don't think rooting is a big deal if one understands the tradeoffs and restrictions as well as the advantages. But, I read the OP to be describing rooting for people that wanted to run a speciific app, and, unlike yourself, were not spending time on xda to develop an understanding of the tradeoffs.
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Hi
I got mine yesterday and nvFlashed in a few minutes.
Look at the video and follow the instructions correctly.
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Rooting is not something people should do without fully understanding what they are doing. There are potentially serious downsides to rooting (invalidates warranty, "bricked" unit on OTAs, etc) that one needs to understand and plan for. I would never root a device for a casual user that doesn't understand what they are getting into just to run an app or say that they are rooted.
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You saying rooting the TF will 100% cause it to brick on the next OTA update ?
finally had time to root mine
Thanks for reference to the video, I am now about to read on how to flash roms. I know on my nook color I used my micro sd (lol tried to use the same one and put prime 1.7 didn't TF didn't see it). Hopefully after some reading and understanding I will have some new goodness on my TF P.S Family member rooted and was happy as well.
baseballfanz said:
NVFLash method, just have them watch the video.
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I assume this method works for all versions including 3.2 and I can use the latest prime rom?
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I assume this method works for all versions including 3.2 and I can use the latest prime rom?
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not sure I didn't use the latest I just did as the video states I am doing some reading to try and figure it out, I actually like my icon in 3.1 better than 3.2 when using the mouse option with the keyboard.
Question for everyone. I've rooted my transformer so I don't want to risk getting the OTA and having things screwed up. So either 1. can I just get the 3.2.1 update or 2. which ROM would you pick??
Android Revolution HD or PRIME! ??
Let me know why, thanks!
It's a matter of personal preference. They're both good IMO.
I just use Prime. If you don't want OTA, use Titanium backup or similar app and freeze DMClient.
Thanks for that, didn't even think of freezing that, I haven't done it in so long.
Would you happen to know if either of those ROMs will flash without wiping the data folder? It's not too bad to use Titanium Backup but it's so much nicer to just flash an update without worrying about.
Will i lose SuperNote if i rooted with Prime?
Also pretty much the only reason why i want to root it to get rid of the bottom bar. Will rooting solve the bottom bar problem?
I use Prime, because I think Roach is awesome and I'm not as interested in what the other ROMs I've seen here can offer. Stock was fine enough for me though, lol.
Orpheus66 said:
Will i lose SuperNote if i rooted with Prime?
Also pretty much the only reason why i want to root it to get rid of the bottom bar. Will rooting solve the bottom bar problem?
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Only if you use <= 1.9.1; Prime 2.x.y has SuperNote.
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I use Prime, because I think Roach is awesome and I'm not as interested in what the other ROMs I've seen here can offer. Stock was fine enough for me though, lol.
Only if you use <= 1.9.1; Prime 2.x.y has SuperNote.
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Thanks.
Now i need to figure out if my tablet is B70 or B80
Look for the decal just below the touchpad on the edge. Your serial is there.
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Look for the decal just below the touchpad on the edge. Your serial is there.
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Sure, that'll tell you the S/N of your keyboard dock
The tablet's S/N is on the edge nearest the power connector. At least it is on my B5O
I had PRIME before, now using revolver. Looks good.
never tried the revolution.
I use Revolution on one or my two TF1s and Revolution on my HTC Inspire 4g, i love the rom, runs smooth and stable.
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Sure, that'll tell you the S/N of your keyboard dock
The tablet's S/N is on the edge nearest the power connector. At least it is on my B5O
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Thanks. Turns out i have a B50 so i assume since it isn't a B80 i can root it.
I had trouble with prime and some apps stopped working like Super Stickman Golf. I went back to revolution... never had a problem with it.
Hi Guys
I'm new to the TF forum, but I've had a good year of experience with android after getting my Captivate and doing all sorts of stuff in it.
I just got a B90 transformer, but it appears that anything over B70 can't root or do any modifications to it. That's not really an issue for me if the stock experience is good enough.
I'm guessing a B90 is quite new so I'm wondering if there are any other users with B90s have any issues with it? How is the experience like?
If anyone is wondering why did I get the B90 when I know I can't do anything with it. That's because it was on sale for 449 tablet + dock. I think that's a good price and I needed a tablet and knowing that Asus wouldn't cut the price of the TF with the release of the TF2. However, if the price does drop, I'll just bug my credit card company for price protection guarantee =)
I read that the number there is the month so yours was built in Sept. The problem rooting newer than B70 is they updated part of the bootloader back then apparently and the guys here haven't figured out how to crack it yet.
http://androidroot.mobi/
take a good read here
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http://androidroot.mobi/
take a good read here
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I'm new here as well so thanks for the link my tablet is b70 to op nice to see other newbies
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Am i correct in thinking that all TFs have all the same hardware regardless of the b50,60,etc?
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Am i correct in thinking that all TFs have all the same hardware regardless of the b50,60,etc?
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you are correct, in BxO the x stands for the month of manufacture, however there is a little piece of code on the silicon that is the first piece of code to run that has changed somewhere in august also there are a set of e-fuses which have had a different key burned into them, this key change is what stumped the root to begin with, and the first piece of code that changed is what has tripped up nvflash once the key was revealed to us
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Looking at this, they mentioned B70 and B80, but nothing about B90. I wonder if there's any changes between those units in that matter.
I read somewhere that the awesome devs had created a rooting method for b70+, and they were waiting to release it. I have a feeling if you hang tight, you'll get root eventually.
Personally, I required root to run cifs and tun modules in order to stream movies from my fileserver and the ability to VPN into my workplace. YMMV.
Good luck, and welcome to the TF family - it's an awesome device!
Would be interesting, if the B90 transformer has the same SBK like the newer B70's and the B80's.
I mean if it has "Sbk2" or if it has the new "Sbk3" which is also used at the transformer 3G and I think at the asus slider.
Maybe you can try the Sbk-detect from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290503
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Personally, I required root to run cifs and tun modules in order to stream movies from my fileserver and the ability to VPN into my workplace. YMMV.
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That's mainly what I'm after. I use those on my Nook Color that's on CM7. The real question is why Android ships without those features anyway.
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Looking at this, they mentioned B70 and B80, but nothing about B90. I wonder if there's any changes between those units in that matter.
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good gravy >_> didnt you read the comments on the top post on the page?
Hello everyone.
I know there have been many threads concerning this topic but there does not really seem to be any improvement. My question concretely is, is there anyone currently working on a root for the b80? Or is it impossible to hack the root key?
If there is someone working on the rooting, is there an estimated date available.
Just so you know, I did actually search many many many topics on this subject but nobody seems to be able to give something concrete.
Anyway, I hope someone has some solid answers
Sincerely,
Incapable
Actually, I wasn't able to root it and though to return it back before 14 days pass, so got the Samsung GT P7510 instead and rooted it in 2 minutes , got the HDMI adapter and getting the USB stick adapter soon. IT is better screen resolution, brighter and lighter. 2 days running (without charging-only one charge) only 10% (interrupted use with stand buy mode) of battery life used. The transformer , B80,will be hard to root, so be patient.
...and any breakthrough in development will certainly be revealed first within the eee pad transformer forums.
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Actually, I wasn't able to root it and though to return it back before 14 days pass, so got the Samsung GT P7510 instead and rooted it in 2 minutes , got the HDMI adapter and getting the USB stick adapter soon. IT is better screen resolution, brighter and lighter. 2 days running (without charging-only one charge) only 10% (interrupted use with stand buy mode) of battery life used. The transformer , B80,will be hard to root, so be patient.
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Ok, great, but i don't see any reason to replace it with a samsung, the resolution is actually equal to the transformer, cannot agree with the brightness. I can run it for 16 hours full operating and that is more than enough for me. Anyway to stay a little on topic. I know the b80 will be hard to root, that is exactly why i created the thread.
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Most probably, but maybe someone had found something somewhere else. Since there has been no update in 2 months about this I thought it might be time to just ask once more.
Here is a comparison table, 7510 has better color depth and Screen Readability in Bright Light is better.
There is a table at displaymate.com/Tablet_ShootOut_1.htm#Recommendation_3
Have a look at it.
nofal said:
Here is a comparison table, 7510 has better color depth and Screen Readability in Bright Light is better.
There is a table at displaymate.com/Tablet_ShootOut_1.htm#Recommendation_3
Have a look at it.
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Well great, but i have compared them myself and i just cannot agree, anyway, your going quite off topic here.
incapable said:
Well great, but i have compared them myself and i just cannot agree, anyway, your going quite off topic here.
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Agreed, our friend incapable is asking if there has been any news on rooting a B80 Transformer, s/he is not asking for advice/comparison for acquiring another tablet.
It is unfortunate there hasn't been any updates floating around or any indication that it is still being worked on even. Let's just hope that we'll see some news soon. I wonder if the TF Prime will have the same SBK and if it does that should actually benefit us because there will be a flurry of new Devs attempting to root it.
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Agreed, our friend incapable is asking if there has been any news on rooting a B80 Transformer, s/he is not asking for advice/comparison for acquiring another tablet.
It is unfortunate there hasn't been any updates floating around or any indication that it is still being worked on even. Let's just hope that we'll see some news soon. I wonder if the TF Prime will have the same SBK and if it does that should actually benefit us because there will be a flurry of new Devs attempting to root it.
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Indeed, my first guess will be that the TF Prime will indeed have the same bootloader since, as far as i have seen, did not actually change anything about the software at all. It seems to be they have only made hardware changes.
Let's just hope for the best.
I don't know if I can wait for that release...
I may have to resort to flashing an older version like B70. I think there is a way to go backwards.
Have had stock rom for long enough!
Which developers are working on this? Is anyone? I'd hate to think that everyone was standing around waiting on something that no one is working on
I have a locked transformer as well, and I'd like to contribute... who should i talk to?
Razorclaw v1 to root
hey guys, today i found new way to root asus transformer ( B70/80 ) . That's Razorclaw v1 in androidroot.mobi ( i'm new user and can't post link in message, plz google it )
It works well on my transformer but it needs firmware update ( 8.6.5.19 OTA update ) . i'm not expert about android and so if you interested, check the link for further information. good luck guys...
A little hard to root it.
Razorclaw
Razorclaw is available on the Android market. It is a simple, 1-click rootingt tool for the Asus Transformer. Installs SU and busybox. Confirmed working on my B80—WW
Thanks to phyokyaw for posting
I don't think it's on the market anymore, but here's a link
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1/
razorclaw was so easy, I cried.
Now on Prime, so fantastic