I tried using the method in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185104
Several questions:
I'm in the US and the box said Android US ... updated to build 8.6.5.9 Honeycomb 3.2
Does this mean I should use the US (8.6.5.9) v6.3 rootkit? What do TW, TB, and WW refer to? The box lists the letters WW after the wifi info... do I have WW or US?
I see people refer to B60, B70 sometimes being unable to root... where is this identification? My (Model?/Serial?) number begins with B80 . Does this mean I have model B80?
Regarding the details of my failure... I have the NVIDEA USB drivers installed, and when running the script, I DO confirm ADB is running -- it sees and reports my device. However pressing 1, which is supposed to upload a bootloader and then backup my image fails immediately... the nvflash command fails.
Am I doing something wrong? Do I have a model B80 which is unrootable?
Any help, links or pointers would be greatly appreciated. (BTW, rooting my HTC Incredible was extremely fast and painless... was hoping for a similar experience)
EDIT: Forgot to mention, I have USB debugging turned on
Well, it seems Asus started manufacturing their Transformers with some sort of "lock" beginning with production batches starting with serial N° B70. You claim that yours is B80, so its pretty likely that at this time you can't flash yours until someone comes with a solution.
For updates on this matter check androidroot.mobi site
Or you should follow @DroidRay on twitter
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some help is required please, i have had my old pad replaced due to a faulty switch and that was rooted etc. I now have a new pad that did an OTA update to Build Number HTJ85B.WW_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816 but i find it a little laggy. I want to root and put a custom rom on it but i can't seem to get it into APX mode to root it or get it to downgrade to 3.1 any ideas as to what i'm doing wrong.I've also read that i may be lock into 3.2 firmware so i can't downgrade even if i want. Help please.
I don't think you can downgrade anymore. You should be able to use NVFLash with the exception of some B70 and newer tab.
what is the beginning of your serial number?
the sn is b40kAS0136** so i should be ok as only b70 pads seem to be unrootable
seanroberts196 said:
the sn is b40kAS0136** so i should be ok as only b70 pads seem to be unrootable
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wow they gave you a pretty old replacement... i bought mine in june and it is a b5
seanroberts196 said:
the sn is b40kAS0136** so i should be ok as only b70 pads seem to be unrootable
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Yeah you should be able to do the NVFLash
Yes, use nvflash with images of a custom rom from either of the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231666
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173230
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
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Hello there, I recently got a tf101 from a friend.(I am new to the device)
it's on v8.6.5.9 I checked for updates and it says none found, what.
I hear you can use razorclaw and root your device without a pc which is good because i believe connecting the divece to a pc is too much work.
How to update to a version supported by razorclaw, I tried usingthe app and it gives me a message saying I do not have the files needed. How to?
o00_0.0_00o said:
Hello there, I recently got a tf101 from a friend.(I am new to the device)
it's on v8.6.5.9 I checked for updates and it says none found, what.
I hear you can use razorclaw and root your device without a pc which is good because i believe connecting the divece to a pc is too much work.
How to update to a version supported by razorclaw, I tried usingthe app and it gives me a message saying I do not have the files needed. How to?
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RazorClaw need .19 firmware (HC)
The firmware you need is not on Asus website but there's a 8.6.6.19 (originally for 3g model)
floating around that you could use
baseballfanz said:
RazorClaw need .19 firmware (HC)
The firmware you need is not on Asus website but there's a 8.6.6.19 (originally for 3g model)
floating around that you could use
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Not 3g model but is there a big difference?
and do you happen to know what thread I may find it on, I tried searching for it and so much irrelevant threads.
Nvm, got it. thnx.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
the firmware is for a 3G model but will flash on a wifi only model.
The main thing is so you'll be able to use RazorClaw to root, install CWM
and can flash any rooted ROM you like up to the current ICS.
With a firmware that old you might have an SBKv1 tf
so another option is NVFlash if the above don't work.
(Serial # began with B60 or previous (some B70)) is nvflashable
... please try again later
What should i do??
root said:
... please try again later
What should i do??
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Search the forum. This is a very common issue and been discussed many times in different threads.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
berndblb said:
Search the forum. This is a very common issue and been discussed many times in different threads.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
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Nice, but neither google or forums are answering for my specific error message.
One more question, how to get back the stock firmware once i have modified my version by changing config files, moving dns servers off google, removed everythin smelling on google etc.?
One more thing, which might prove usefull to the EU users:
http://matija.suklje.name/rooting-and-flashing-your-device-does-not-void-the-warranty-in-eu
Bottom line, rooting / modifying the device cant void warrenty unless Asus would PROVE that the user action is the reason for the defect on the device. Also reversing is permitted in EU if the reason is interoperability, regardless of user agreement forced to you by the software / hardware creator.
root said:
... please try again later
What should i do??
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I ran into this same problem when I unlocked my tablet recently. I found that if I downgraded to Android 4.1.1, firmware version 10.4.4.20, and used the version 7 unlock tool, everything worked like it should. The firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946456
And I used the method here to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
I hope this helps.
Thanks goes to Pretoriano80 for compiling the downgrade method and keeping track of the older firmware!
Milkdudengr said:
I ran into this same problem when I unlocked my tablet recently. I found that if I downgraded to Android 4.1.1, firmware version 10.4.4.20, and used the version 7 unlock tool, everything worked like it should. The firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946456
And I used the method here to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
I hope this helps.
Thanks goes to Pretoriano80 for compiling the downgrade method and keeping track of the older firmware!
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Followed this, and it worked for me as well. But this wasn't before contacting ASUS to state that the device wasn't unlocking, and them claiming that their system already shows my device as "Unlocked and rooted" despite the fact it was nether?
(Thought that the last bit was worth of note as well...since prior to even unlocking my warranty was/is void)
In my case it turned out they had replaced the serial number of the device with the one of the dock. That had happened while the tablet was rma'd fot repair the last summer.
I banged my head to the wall for two weeks before noticing the error. The tablet had to be sent back to rma. Asus corrected the serial, andd then the unlock worked after couple tries.
It was tough....
UPDATE:
I have now installed the manual update for Android 7.0 and this helped to resolve some of the issues:
-I can now make and receive calls fully with voice enabled
-Bootloader updated from 1.26 to 3.11
BUT:
-Fingerprint Recognition still not working
-Device serial number still shows as 111111111111111
-Device shows as encrypted- could this be the cause and how?
If anyone has any suggestions please assist.
MY ORIGINAL POST RE ISSUES:
Following release of Android 7 for ZF3U, I updated and then wanted to unlock the bootloader and carry out root. All went fine but now after unlocking the bootloader and root I have a major problem. My ZF3U does not show the correct device serial number in the initial setup wizard and in about phone section of settings. All I get is "111111111111111". Secondly, whilst all other functions are working fine, I can no longer hear the sound of any made or received phone calls.
I also tried to use the ASUS Flash Tool to reinstall the firmware but could not and at one point I saw a message stating that the device was being encrypted . I have no idea what implications this has but I my phone does not allow use of internal speakers or microphone for the other side to hear me. It appears that the serial number issue started with my use of the Asus Flash Tool. I am also not sure if this encryption issue caused the issue as it may have locked certain parts of the device.
Also, as a result I am unable to set the fingerprint recognition in initial setup or after setup. Pin code, pattern etc can be setup but not fingerprint security.
Tried to use TWRP to reinstall the firmware. All installs fine but the problem is still there. I pressed the decrypta button inside TWRP settings but still no fix. Also, did all the usual wipes etc.... still no fix. I don't know what to do. I now wish I had not played around with the phone and simply used it as it was. With the bootloader unlocked no Android 7 anymore until manual firmware becomes available. My device serial number still shows as "111111111111111" but when I launch the fastboot/recovery mode I do see the correct serial number but the device boots to UI with the incorrect serial number. My theory is that the Asus Flash Tool caused the problem but I am not sure how.
Also if anyone has the original factory boot.img and other relevant .img files for me to fix the bootloader in case this is the problem thatI would be very appreciated. Also, I have read that the .raw firmware files for this device could fix the problem but not sure and the files cannot be found anywhere online.
I also by removed the root and did a fresh install of the previous firmware Android 6.0 and the problems still exist. I am not sure if the downgrade from Android 7 could have caused these problems too but I am trying to pinpoint the problem somehow. So if anyone has a full manual .Raw or normal .zip version of the Android 7.0 firmware then please provide a download link. If all fails then I would have to see if I could get Asus to fix it for me.
All suggestions and workarounds desperately welcome. Thanks.
1. Try posting about your issues in Taiwanese Asus forums under this topic:
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/thread-216020-4-2.html
Use Google Translator in order to navigate the Taiwenese forum. Post your message in English.
2. Try posting about your issues in XDA Asus Zenfone 3 forums (regular Zenfone 3, not Zenfone 3 ultra), because regular Zenfone 3 community is larger, however devices should be quite similar:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3
As always, keep Zenfone 3 ultra community informed with your future findings, so we all could learn something new and help each other.