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I live in Canada,picking up a Transformer and would like to root it. I'm scared I might pick on up and find out it's not rootable.
No. Depends on your model. Check the serial sticker on the tf near the bottom. From what I gather those starting with B70 and B80 can't be rooted. Do a search and find out why.
not quite right some b70 can be rooted but its about 50/50 mines a b70kas0224 and from what i have heard they switched the sku at about b70kas240
Is there a way to find out? Yeah researching on the internet isn't going to help.
As the other user stated SOME B70 models can be rooted but anything B80 or later cannot be rooted at this time.
The number doesnt refer to a version number but purely the date of manufacture (B70 = July, B80 = August) and half way through July the key was changed which made the existing root method redundant.
I dont think any of the developers who made the original root method have a newer model so they cannot do the same thing for it. If a developer comes along and purchases a newer model then a root method may be created but right now my first statement holds true.
Your only way to ensure you could get hold of an older model which can definitely be rooted (B60) would be to buy one from a store and ask to see the unit before purchasing it. You could then look at the bottom where the serial number is and check if it starts with B60. If it starts with B70 then its 50/50 whether its the rootable model or not and you couldnt make sure without the check method (via linux) in the development forum.
Mark.
Mark.
GetPatriotized said:
Is there a way to find out? Yeah researching on the internet isn't going to help.
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The number is just the serial number. If you're picking it up in person you can ask to look at the box. The serial number is on the box also since the store might not let you open the box to look at the tab itself. To be safe anything starting with B60 or older is rootable. Like already mentioned some B70 are rootable but it's 50/50.
The serial number shows B60/B70 etc? I thought it didn't :S
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The serial number shows B60/B70 etc? I thought it didn't :S
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Yes the serial always start with the B follow by a number which indicate what month it was build in.
B5Oxxxxx = May
B6Oxxxxx = June
so on and so on
baseballfanz said:
Yes the serial always start with the B follow by a number which indicate what month it was build in.
B5Oxxxxx = May
B6Oxxxxx = June
so on and so on
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Ahh got it. Thanks. Hopefully I can score a B60
Check out Canada Computers
If you are in the GTA,
Check out Canada Computers, they got B60 units, I picked up one yesterday . One store is at pacific mall & another in Kennedy Road.
I guess I am lucky to root it
karthigan said:
If you are in the GTA,
Check out Canada Computers, they got B60 units, I picked up one yesterday . One store is at pacific mall & another in Kennedy Road.
I guess I am lucky to root it
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I live in Mississauga and yeah I know a Canada Computers, the problem is that I want to purchase it at Wal Mart because I can get 20% off plus it's $5 cheaper haha
Nice with the discounts!
I guess you have to leverage if 20% and $5 cheaper worth the rooting procedure at this given time (if B70s & B80s can be rooted at a later time)
I managed to secure a good deal:
$389.99 - EEE Pad Transformer 16GB TF101
$89.99 - Keyboard Dock
$5.99 - invisibleSHIELD screen protector
$0.00 - ASUS OEM Sleeve (combo pack with PAD transformer purchase)
$549 AFTER TAXES...
+++ I got a free Class 10, 32GB microSDHC card - birthday gift card used at BestBuy!!!
So, $549 for a 48GB EEE Pad!!!! (Still rocks compared to iPad 2 that I was considering ....)
How long do you expect a root for B80s? and same here,I was considering an iPad 2 aswell. Only think I like about the iPad 2 is it has more apps/better partnership with developers and it's responsive UI.
btw at CC,it's $399 for the 16,how'd you get it for $389?
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How long do you expect a root for B80s? and same here,I was considering an iPad 2 aswell. Only think I like about the iPad 2 is it has more apps/better partnership with developers and it's responsive UI.
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There isn't an eta it could be a few days or it may never happen. Don't buy a new unit unless you will be happy whether its rootable or not as you may end up disapointed. If you need it to be rooted then make sure to get one from a shop and check the serial number first.
Mark.
Where is the serial number located so I can spot it easily?
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btw at CC,it's $399 for the 16,how'd you get it for $389?
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I have a friend who works there, he was able to give me a $10.00 discount
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Where is the serial number located so I can spot it easily?
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Behind the box, look under the serial, it should start with B50XX,B60XX or so...
From what I learned, only those models with those serial numbers are rootable...and Canada Computers seem to be carrying them.
^^^B40 also but I doubt there's any still around. Early B70 too but I wouldn't take a chance, its 50/50
total n00b question... So I have B70KAS399777... So I can't even use NVFlash to root and install a new ROM?
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total n00b question... So I have B70KAS399777... So I can't even use NVFlash to root and install a new ROM?
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Nopes you can't it's locked.
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?
I'm sure its a little pre-mature since it just came out here in the U.S. yesterday but, has anyone heard anything about the tf700 getting the bootloader unlocking tool? My tf700 is on its way here now, and all thought I'm sure its great stock, I have to have my custom rom's.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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I remember the Prime got it in about a month. The forums were flipping out though, they couldn't handle not having it yet, so Asus put it out there.
I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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His issue is more that the warranty is voided than it shipping locked. To which I agree with him, but its not a dealbreaker since literally the only devices that DONT do that are the Nexus devices.
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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If your willing to spend a extra $60, buy a squaretrade warranty for two years. Everything is covered, even if you drop it in a pool. On something this expensive, $60 for two years of awesome insurance is pretty cheap. They don't mind a unlocked bootloader either.
ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
I have never seen a confirmed case of a mfr denying hardware warranty for rooting, unlocking or flashing roms. I've returned/rma'd several defective devices with one or more of those attributes. Now if you brick it flashing then all bets are off.
Also, so you don't like nvidia, cant live with propritary usb connector(micro usb can't charge this baby anyway), and cant deal with unlocking bootloader. Just exactly what tablet are you going to buy that doesnt have any of those issues and isn't 49.99 from china?
Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
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Good to know, but I'm still a bit wary...
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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I assume the power throughput needed to charge the two relatively large batteries at once pretty much excludes microUSB charging cables (which use standardized maximum power on the pins). For smaller battery capacity, less-capable tablets, such as, with all respect, your TouchPad, it's indeed fine. What are you waiting for, if I may ask? Till, somewhere, somehow, ASUS decides to heed your lonely call for microUSB and ditches it on newer iterations (or units) of the Infinity? Just kidding, obviously, but the question still stand, especially when you couple it to the (pretty much sure-fire near-)future availability of the unlocked bootloader.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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I know the warning says otherwise, but people have still managed to get their ulocked transformers fixed. Either asus has somehow decided to still do hardware repairs, or the warranty centers put off checking the devices. I personally wouldn't count on it. Make sure your transformer is issue free before unlocking, and don't send it in just because you bricked it.(which shouldn't be possible unless you tried to overwrite the bootloader and lost fastboot)
I'm just saying the odds are if your unlocked, you're still going to get warranty service.
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Since no bootloader unlocking tool is available, does that mean I can't even flash a stock rom?
Got mine from China and itching to get US or UK or whatever rom on it, but I can't seem to find anything in the forum
I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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d14b0ll0s said:
I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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Thanks for your reply, and for the write-up you did in the other thread.
I had already read it when I posted here but it isn't clear to me - probably my bad, I'm used to flashing my Samsung Galaxy S (1&3) but I've never done it on a tablet and it seems different. I haven't found any clear instructions on doing so for the TPI.
I get that you used SuperCharger V6, it didn't work and froze up your tablet, then you got it to work as you described.
So, I don't know if I still need to use SuperCharger (which from what I gather is not a modified rom??) or just copy the files you mentioned to the SDcard, and once the files are copied how to get to recovery mode and if root is even required :s
I'm very sorry if these things seem obvious to you all, but the TPI forum is still a bit empty and I couldn't find this info here. Don't even know if what works for the Prime will work for Infinity so I'm not sure I should go digging there as well.
Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
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hit173 said:
Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
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I'm waiting for JB. I typically do the custom ROM thing with my Android devices but on the TF, I don't like the fact that unlocking voids the warranty. Given ASUS recent history with Android tablets and the weak development scene, it strikes me as not worth the risk at this time. Root is sufficient for me right now.
I will probably unlock it next year after the warranty is up.
unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.
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unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.
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what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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Yes, read the forum
Boes40 said:
Yes, read the forum
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nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.
hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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HoushaSen said:
The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.
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Further, using Titanium backup you can create and restore backups of all your apps and system data. Moving apps to be system apps so they work better. Ie maybe it was a bug but if you use the beautiful widgets weather (asus weather is waayy to big) and click one click clean it wont open on next click. pushing to system fixed it.
If you like gaming check out gameCIH the app. (Look for it in the browser, I don't wanna link and get in some sorta trouble) This app once you know how to use it allows you to cheat on games lol. Some games when they update are designed to trick the app so if you backup with Titanium use cheats then back up again go into the market and select update it usually pulls over. ie Heroes Call money for example
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nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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Did you read this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160&highlight=bloatware
thanks guys for all the info. i did do the browser to ram but i didnt really notice a difference on boat, but my chrome started to fc on me. The build prop its hard to do at the moment since i dont have much time on my hands, ill be glad if someone can post a tweak build prop that i can just download.
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Why root? First Titanium Backup. Two, BusyBox.
These things or using ADB or Android's SKU, you can remove bloatware or other ware you don't want. Currently, i would suggest just freezing them unless you know how to pull or add with ADB incase you need to factor reset because it may case problem if you do a factory reset.
After that, it's more what you're into. I like Sixaxis Controller. It's a really good app to let you use a PS3 controller with some games. Great with emulators. It also lets you map out touch controls. On a side note, Wiimote works well too, but it's uses a Wiimote and doesn't requite root, but not touch control mapping for games not programmed for a controller.
If you like to get apps not available in the US such as BBC iPlayer or NFL Game Pass, MarketEnabler. You can also use to this to get apps that are specific to carriers
RootKeeper is another good one. This will let you play Google Play movies since they don't, usually, play on rooted devices.
Screencast is an excellent screen capture and screen recorder.
Rooting itself unlocks a lot. Just depends on how you like play. Unlocking, that's for the bootloader and recovery, which would be specific for nandroid backups and flashing. Thus, were talking custom firmware, kernals and some custom scripts (these is usually where unlocking features that are build in, but not turned on for some reason). As of yet, the TF700T is very limited in these things.
Unlock... THEN ask what it's good for... THAT's the noob way!
Dude, you are doing it bass akwards. You rooted, and now are looking to see what you can do, then you want to unlock, "just because" I had the Prime for 7 months before I unlocked it and only did it then because I was backed into a corner, with Asus refusing to provide fixes anyone (we went 3 months with no updates, and then they pushed out the worst update of any they had ever provided.) THAT was when I unlocked, and 3 weeks later I regretted it. there was only a couple of ROMS (the ONLY reason to unlock if for a custom rom install) and they were all, just okay, nothing spectacular. Biggest mistake I made on the Prime. Granted there are ALREADY more roms out for Infinity, but the grass AIN'T always greener. I suggest you read THE ENTIRE THREAD for EVERY custom ROM for this device (or at least the ones you think sound worthwhile) THEN, after seeing all the BS those folks are going through (or all the joy they are having... there are ALWAYS pluses and minuses) you can decide to unlock or not. remember YOU CAN unroot. Unlocking is a one way street, and if you go into a bad neighborhood, here is no return trip.
Why people are always in a rush to root and unlock, without even knowing why they are doing these things is always a mystery to me. You are exactly the type of user that ends up crying in these forums how you briked your device. SLOW THE HELL DOWN. There is no magic bullet to make your tablet perfect. Time, and reason and logic and LEARNING are what will make you tablet perfect.
EDIT... Oh yeah, do you realize that if you unlock you won't BE GETTING JELLY BEAN? No from Asus, and not OTA. You will have to wait for a developer to pull it and make it flash-able for your unlocked tablet. Unlocked means no OTA updates again. EVER. Not that the developers aren't awesome, they are, but you will have burned your Asus bridge once and for all. Still "on the verge" of unlocking? Listen, I am sorry to be harsh, but the way you want to unlock is just wrong on so manly levels, if I saved you from yourself, you may be glad later. Don't forget, sine you are rooted, if you want to KEEP root, get Voodoo OTA Root Keeper (on Play Store) - and you have to run it BEFORE applying an OTA - not after if you want to keep root through an OTA update.
I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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hit173 said:
Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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jtrosky said:
Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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hit173 said:
what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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With Best Buy (or any retail store) you have 90 days from the date of purchase - so you have *approximately* until October 21st....
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I prefer to only root usually if I.can but Zeus is exponentially better than even a system-tuner-tweaked stock. I got constant crashes on stock and I/o problems were rampant. Voided my warranty but I can just flip it on eBay or send it in anyways if push comes to shove.
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Better thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153331
I know this is in the wrong section, but I couldn't find a section for the Memo Pad Smart 10 so I'm asking here as the TF300 seems to have almost identical specs.
First off, I only needed a light duty tablet, I have a GNoteII for my phone so I'm not in need of an expensive powerhouse of a tablet as I only wanted a larger screen for some traveling stuff and what not.
But I would like to be able to root and unlock the bootloader on my new tablet once I get it. But I wasn't sure if there was such a thing already in the works, where I could look for it if it is, or if I could somehow help out by providing data from the device when it arrives at my house tomorrow.
If any Dev's out there wanted info from me I'd be happy to help out as much as I can. I'm by no means capable of doing it myself, but I know how ADB works and such so I would be willing to help.
TIA.
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paolocorpo said:
I quote because i ahve the some dubt
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Bump
I'm getting one later today, and I'm pretty curious about the rooting options as well
Hence the bump.
KrewsialNL said:
I'm getting one later today, and I'm pretty curious about the rooting options as well
Hence the bump.
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Haven't found any solution for it yet, if I knew how the process worked I would try to make it happen. But I'm totally out of my element in getting that done.
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want one too, but wanted root options
jgcaap said:
want one too, but wanted root options
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The thing got just released. Patience, perhaps?
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Hey guys, I'm still searching for the original OTG adapter, does anyone mind ti sell his, to me?
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Hey I was on Toshiba forums and they have a root method. By using motocrunch not the bootloader aspect just the root you can gain root that way. The original link to the convo is http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...est-rooting-guide-me301t-android-4-1-1-a.html
E15i said:
Hey guys, I'm still searching for the original OTG adapter, does anyone mind ti sell his, to me?
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It doesn't come with one or at least mine didn't just buy one from ebay I got one from there for less than $2
Oh and mine says there was another system update available yesterday but I'm reluctant to install it.I already got the 4.2.1 update does anyone know if the new update will remove root.
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It doesn't come with one or at least mine didn't just buy one from ebay I got one from there for less than $2
Oh and mine says there was another system update available yesterday but I'm reluctant to install it.I already got the 4.2.1 update does anyone know if the new update will remove root.
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It probably will. Others have had luck restoring root using voodoo ota root keeper. I didn't.
But motochopper rooted me again after the 4.2.1 update.
I'll check for updates when I get home and let you know.
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is anyone having any audio playback issues with their memo pad?
when streaming HD video from iPlayer or youtube etc, the audio is out of sync for me, which is really annoying!
Another thread has all the up to date in to on root and bootloader unlock for this device.
I'm going to close this one and link to the other here and in the OP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153331
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All questions should be consolidated to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153331
WyoSi said:
I know this is in the wrong section, but I couldn't find a section for the Memo Pad Smart 10 so I'm asking here as the TF300 seems to have almost identical specs.
First off, I only needed a light duty tablet, I have a GNoteII for my phone so I'm not in need of an expensive powerhouse of a tablet as I only wanted a larger screen for some traveling stuff and what not.
But I would like to be able to root and unlock the bootloader on my new tablet once I get it. But I wasn't sure if there was such a thing already in the works, where I could look for it if it is, or if I could somehow help out by providing data from the device when it arrives at my house tomorrow.
If any Dev's out there wanted info from me I'd be happy to help out as much as I can. I'm by no means capable of doing it myself, but I know how ADB works and such so I would be willing to help.
TIA.
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