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netflix on android

well i wonder if the reason it works on the moto tab and the galaxy tab is because they paid netflix? what other reason would they have if i simple file edit fixes it...

This should be in General Discussion. To answer your question: In the case of the Transformer, Netflix themselves nor their app is responsible for it not running on the Transformer. Your theory keeps getting kicked around the forums...the idea that money is changing hands. There is no extortion here. ASUS did/does not need to pay Netflix anything. They just need to compile and include a newer version of libnvomx for the Transformer.

That's interesting, but that's not what ASUS claims. After asking them why there still isn't Netflix support after the 3.2 update, I got this response:
The current version of Netflix available on the Android Market is only supported for Android 2.2 based phones, and not any Honeycomb tablets. While installing the Netflix 1.3 APK has enabled Netflix for other Honeycomb tablets, officially, they are still not supported. At this time, users will have to wait on an updated release from Netflix.
-Rick, ASUS

Ayesuku said:
That's interesting, but that's not what ASUS claims. After asking them why there still isn't Netflix support after the 3.2 update, I got this response:
The current version of Netflix available on the Android Market is only supported for Android 2.2 based phones, and not any Honeycomb tablets. While installing the Netflix 1.3 APK has enabled Netflix for other Honeycomb tablets, officially, they are still not supported. At this time, users will have to wait on an updated release from Netflix.
-Rick, ASUS
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The lenovo thinkpad is a honeycomb tablet and its a supported device. Not everything a customer support guy says is true.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

Which is why I'm kind of volleying more questions at him. Hopefully he keeps responding.

Movies is in my Android Market though.
Maybe Netflix hasn't updated the market yet.

Just root your tablet and take it into your own hands.
netflix and market has nothing to do with it.

sry im on 3.2 and dont feel like downgrading...

You can root 3.2
I did it earlier today and it took like 10 mins. Couldn't have been easier.
Just use the batch script that works for 3.2
Sorry can't post the link from my phone.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

The lenovo thinkpad also isn't out.. and this has nothing to do with money.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

joshnichols189 said:
The lenovo thinkpad also isn't out.. and this has nothing to do with money.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
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So what if it's not out? It's a supported device.

Guys,
The ASUS support rep is wrong. Netflix 1.3 DOES work on Honeycomb tablets, the XOOM being one of them. There is no conspiracy here, no matter how hard you look. When attempting to stream from Netflix on the Transformer using Honeycomb 3.2, you get that error message. A peek in logcat shows the Netflix app yells about not finding function DRM.play inside OMX. This is a function of a NEWER version of libnvomx than ships on the Transformer or in it's updates.
XOOM has newer libnvomx w/ drm.play function = working netflix
Transformer (and other tablets) with libnvomx WITHOUT drm.play = broke netflix
Since the hardware inside the XOOM and the Transformer are VERY similar, I was able to pull the newer libnvomx.so from the XOOM and overwrite the one on my Transformer to make Netflix function. That's ALL the Netflix app cares about. It doesn't care what device you are on, or if Netflix has been "paid" by that manufacturer. That said, because the Transformer IS a different device than the XOOM, things break when doing this. I do believe the only problem on the Transformer that I've seen reported is that the libnvomx replacement breaks WMV playback. Not a big issue for most, tbh. The same fix works on the Acer Iconia, but replacing the file breaks their camera.
You need to petition the manufacturer of your particular device to compile an updated version of OMX w/ the drm.play function and include it in an official OTA.
Otherwise root and replace the file yourself with one from a different device and deal with whatever breaks.
^This is how my Netflix patch works. It's a flashable zip with nothing but libnvomx.so from a XOOM 3.2 ROM. I think we are lucky on the Transformer that nothing breaks except for WMV playback.

well the question is did netflix provide moto with that drm files cause more than likely its talor made for them and it may be the only thing that uses it

It IS about money.
Each manufacturer has to pay software/hardware engineers to design their devices and make sure the device works with Android.
--Some manufacturers are likely paying for more/better engineers.
In our case, it's a matter of Asus paying someone to get Netflix working. As noted above, anytime you make changes on software you might break something else. So the engineer(s) have to do all kinds of "magic" to make sure that something works like it's supposed to without disrupting something else...

drksilenc said:
well the question is did netflix provide moto with that drm files cause more than likely its talor made for them and it may be the only thing that uses it
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No, that's not a realistic question at all. As I clearly stated, the drm functions are a part of OMX. Moto simply is using more up to date libraries in their ROM than ASUS.

AutobahnSHO said:
It IS about money.
Each manufacturer has to pay software/hardware engineers to design their devices and make sure the device works with Android.
--Some manufacturers are likely paying for more/better engineers.
In our case, it's a matter of Asus paying someone to get Netflix working. As noted above, anytime you make changes on software you might break something else. So the engineer(s) have to do all kinds of "magic" to make sure that something works like it's supposed to without disrupting something else...
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Agreed. It is NOT, however, about device manufacturers having to pay some sort of imaginary extortion fee to Netflix so that their app will run on a particular device.

Ayesuku said:
Which is why I'm kind of volleying more questions at him. Hopefully he keeps responding.
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I'll bet he can't wait to come to work and answer more of your questions....

rpavich said:
I'll bet he can't wait to come to work and answer more of your questions....
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who cares if he is excited to answer his questions or not, it's his job.

When asking about dock RMA I asked about why Netflix was promoted on Transformer website, by Asus etc...
I got this response.
Thank you for contacting ASUS. I do apologize for any possible inconvenience or confusion you have experienced thus far. Please advise that while a native Netflix application may not yet be available, any development or availability of Netflix service on Android tablets is controlled strictly by Netflix and/or Google, as hardware manufacturers have no bearing or control over when software applications are available for the Android OS. With that said, I believe that a Netflix application for Android is well into development and should be available relatively soon.
Again I do apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you again for your consideration.
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All true, but still didn't answer my question.
Only hope is Google/Netflix get things worked out sooner rather than later.

That reply from the ASUS rep makes it sound like they didn't even know that a Netflix app for Android was available. Clueless.

The easiest way to root the transformer for noobs

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

buffalosolja42 said:
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?

Rumbleweed said:
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.

buffalosolja42 said:
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).

jerrykur said:
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.

buffalosolja42 said:
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.
Sent from my Transformer TF101

NVFlash
Hi
I got mine yesterday and nvFlashed in a few minutes.
Look at the video and follow the instructions correctly.

jerrykur said:
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHXeYMgPy4&feature=player_embedded
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I assume this method works for all versions including 3.2 and I can use the latest prime rom?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

ultim said:
I assume this method works for all versions including 3.2 and I can use the latest prime rom?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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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.

[Q] Just got the transformer. Do I need to root it?

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...

acdcking12345 said:
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

acdcking12345 said:
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.

acdcking12345 said:
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.

SwiftLegend said:
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.

acdcking12345 said:
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.

SwiftLegend said:
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?

SilverZero said:
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?

[Q] ROOT for ASUS eee pad transformer (TF101G) B80 Serial

Hi from Germany,
is there any chance to root the ASUS eee pad transformer (TF101G) B80 serial?
Thanks

http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/

OK, thanks ... i will wait, it sucks having a b80 unrootable.

In future please post any questions in the Q&A Forum.
This was clearly stickied at the top of the Development Forum where you posted your question and carries a 3 point infraction but as you are a newb (in posting terms) I will overlook it this one time and one time only.
Mark.

Homescreen lag.
Hi, im a newbie here in these forums, i recently got a new Asus Tranformer and i love it.
The Tegra processor seems quite powerful however i've noticed that when i enable a live wallpaper the transition between homescreens lags a little bit (doesn't happen with normal wallpapers) is there a way to improve performance on my Asus TF.
Also, is there any chance superoneclick works with honeycomb 3.2, or is there another easy rooting method for this device?
Thanks in advance!

Apply a custom ROM & kernel combo, and it will be even faster.
For rooting, why don;t you check this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068593

Any news to root the transformer b80 serial?

fussle said:
Any news to root the transformer b80 serial?
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http://androidroot.mobi/2011/10/03/no-we-havent-given-up-or-yet-another-post-about-the-current-state/
So no progress as of now.

fussle said:
Any news to root the transformer b80 serial?
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The minute it become available this and other forums will explode with the news.

baseballfanz said:
The minute it become available this and other forums will explode with the news.
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yeah im betting it will make front page news. Oh what a glorious day it will be!

Can't Wait
Yeah,it'll be a great day for sure. Now, since we're going to be seeing the TF2 soon
anyway, hopefully the root will apply to those too. Money in hand and waiting...
TF101 B50 WITH PRIME ROM
MOTOROLA ATRIX - ROOTED WITH GINGERBREAK
TF101 - B80 AND WAITING

I just purchased my Asus Transformer yesterday (yes, I know that the Asus Transformer Prime is coming soon) and I was very disappointed to find out that I can't root it because it's a B80. I only have 14 days to return it so if it doesn't get root by then, I will be forced to return it.
I've been using Android since the G1 days so I'm not stranger to the platform, but there is too much that I enjoy about root and was looking forward to doing with this tablet (beginning with reskinning the hideous Asus navigation buttons back to stock Honeycomb and removing all the bloatware).
I will keep my fingers crossed as I really, really like the tablet and don't want to return it. The commitment by Asus to upgrade it to ICS (and it's hardware acceleration) and the price made me finally decide to bite the bullet on this one.

New in this forum, was hanging out in the x10 section for quite a while, got a TF101 which I traded for an Ipad2.......
Is there news for the B80 root, I'm a themer, and I need to get that Honeycomb blue out of my tablet....... fast!!

Skeb said:
New in this forum, was hanging out in the x10 section for quite a while, got a TF101 which I traded for an Ipad2.......
Is there news for the B80 root, I'm a themer, and I need to get that Honeycomb blue out of my tablet....... fast!!
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No news. You can try other 3.2 tablets forums' for the theme - Acer Iconia Tab for example.

B80 Root Kit!!!
Comon!!!
I badly need the root kit for B80!! I have been trying to remove the notification bar on Honeycomb, and the only possible way is rooting!

ThejaP said:
Comon!!!
I badly need the root kit for B80!! I have been trying to remove the notification bar on Honeycomb, and the only possible way is rooting!
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Here's another option for you. No root needed.
Go out and buy a permanent marker. Then black out the bottom area where the status bar is. Voila, you've hidden your status bar.
To bring back your status bar, use acetone.

Any good news?

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Any good news?
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Nope and I doubt there will be now the new Transformer Prime is being released any new devs will get that.
Sorry.
Mark.

Am I glad I didn't get a b70 or above.

fussle said:
Any good news?
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Why don't you look at the dev forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049

[Q] Asus Eee Pad Transformer B80 root

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.

nofal said:
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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...and any breakthrough in development will certainly be revealed first within the eee pad transformer forums.
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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.

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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.

Reeonimus said:
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