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.
ondoy1943 said:
...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.
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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
Related
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.
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?
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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?
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!!
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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.
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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
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
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
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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http://androidroot.mobi/
take a good read here
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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.
likiud said:
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?
Good night!
Today I purchased an Asus tablet press tf700 transformer.
Now I come to ask for your help. I'm not new to android. I have an acer liquid for 2 years. however never had an asus and got some doubts. I noticed that there is a newer kernel version. However I could not update it. Because I have to do?
Another doubt I have and unlock on the asus site, which makes this program they warn that it is without warranty?
Just an observation. I have the acer liquid with custom rom, it was enough flashing with original rom was still able to arrange for the guarantee. In Asus not possible to do this?
From already thank you!
P.S. Sorry my bad english!
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Good night!
Today I purchased an Asus tablet press tf700 transformer.
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So far, so good. Welcome!
Now I come to ask for your help. I'm not new to android. I have an acer liquid for 2 years. however never had an asus and got some doubts. I noticed that there is a newer kernel version. However I could not update it. Because I have to do?
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You do not need to update a kernel, at least not up till now. What do you mean with your remark "could not update it"?
Another doubt I have and unlock on the asus site, which makes this program they warn that it is without warranty?
Just an observation. I have the acer liquid with custom rom, it was enough flashing with original rom was still able to arrange for the guarantee. In Asus not possible to do this?
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ASUS warns that they MAY retract warranty from an unlocked device. If you make sure to check your 700 thoroughly beforehand and only then unlock, you should be fine.
From already thank you!
P.S. Sorry my bad english!
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No problemo.
Excellect reply, only thing to add is try to read around and use the search feature. This plus lots of other related items have been discussed. I do warn you that you will likely end up learning alot and losing track of time. This is how I spend slow days at work (alot of them lately!)
Did think it was that easy.... had the tablet for 6 months and didn't bother unlocking or rooting cause it looked annoying, can't believe I didn't do it earlier now. I wouldn't say its a completely new tab experience, but I can say Im not thinking about getting s nexus 10 anymore. So if you feel your infinity isnt on par... unlock and root. It's worth it.
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Did think it was that easy.... had the tablet for 6 months and didn't bother unlocking or rooting cause it looked annoying, can't believe I didn't do it earlier now. I wouldn't say its a completely new tab experience, but I can say Im not thinking about getting s nexus 10 anymore. So if you feel your infinity isnt on par... unlock and root. It's worth it.
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I couldn't agree more. Actually I was in the same position and state of mind... You know, all about "what about my warranty etc.".
By the end, I got pissed not using the TF700 just because it was laggy and not as expected. The basic thought was just that I bought a device for 700€, I just need to use it at it's utmost, or at least as I would like to use it.
I took the risk to root, on CM10.1 Nightly. Well, that was quite fast and now it's a new tablet. As Jojo said it definitively worth the switch to a custom rom.
For those who are afraid, as I was, please note that "custom rom" can no more be related to "unstable and testing". There is really reliables and stables release from highly qualified programmers (CM10,AOKP/AOSP, CROMI....).
Unless you only use the tablette to listen music without touching I really recommend to jump on a CRom.
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Did think it was that easy.... had the tablet for 6 months and didn't bother unlocking or rooting cause it looked annoying, can't believe I didn't do it earlier now. I wouldn't say its a completely new tab experience, but I can say Im not thinking about getting s nexus 10 anymore. So if you feel your infinity isnt on par... unlock and root. It's worth it.
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Anyone who thinks that the nexus 10 is a good replacement for the infinity is nuts. I work in a tech store and have access to the nexus 10 and the ipad 4 (or ipad retina), the infinity dances circles around them and is way more productive. The infinity can replace laptops, unless you need high end software to edit videos, pictures, or data (stats software). The development on the infinity also rivals any other device out there. If you install CROMI you will understand, it has better support and updates than any other ROM out there. It also squashes them in terms of performance. At this point no software on my infinty is stock other than apps, and i couldnt be happier. Not many devices have a custom bootloader, kernel, governors, scheduler, ROM, theme, and UI mods that work to create a comprehensive and kickass system.
Agreed
I am with you, I only had my tablet for a month or two before not being able to stand it. But once I put CleanRom on it, it flies. Makes it worth it all the more, and those who have not done it yet, are missing out. However, before doing anything make sure you spend lots and lots of time looking up on how to do so!!!
Tylor
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I am with you, I only had my tablet for a month or two before not being able to stand it. But once I put CleanRom on it, it flies. Makes it worth it all the more, and those who have not done it yet, are missing out. However, before doing anything make sure you spend lots and lots of time looking up on how to do so!!!
Tylor
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Agreed.
I lasted 6 weeks and got pissed off with the constant native browser crashes..several sites that I frequent have Flash and only the native browser supports it properly. Didn't care about the warranty really, it is only for a year and it looks like I've got a decent device.
After I got over the "scared to break something", it was quite easy. Now just to keep up with the CROMI updates. It doesn't take long to patch at least.
Splitz300 said:
Agreed.
I lasted 6 weeks and got pissed off with the constant native browser crashes..several sites that I frequent have Flash and only the native browser supports it properly. Didn't care about the warranty really, it is only for a year and it looks like I've got a decent device.
After I got over the "scared to break something", it was quite easy. Now just to keep up with the CROMI updates. It doesn't take long to patch at least.
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Lol... Yeah you'll get used to my updates
That'll be it for another week hopefully
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Lol... Yeah you'll get used to my updates
That'll be it for another week hopefully
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Apparently!
I noticed that you went from 3.4.2 to 3.4.4 this afternoon!
Great work!
Splitz300 said:
Apparently!
I noticed that you went from 3.4.2 to 3.4.4 this afternoon!
Great work!
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:silly::victory:
Splitz300 said:
Agreed.
I lasted 6 weeks and got pissed off with the constant native browser crashes..several sites that I frequent have Flash and only the native browser supports it properly. Didn't care about the warranty really, it is only for a year and it looks like I've got a decent device.
After I got over the "scared to break something", it was quite easy. Now just to keep up with the CROMI updates. It doesn't take long to patch at least.
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So I am in the same boat, 99% ready to root for the same reasons.....Can I ask which method/instructions you ended up using?
CJ
p.s. I am running JB 4.1.1 - 10.4.4.25-20121228
ccjbird said:
So I am in the same boat, 99% ready to root for the same reasons.....Can I ask which method/instructions you ended up using?
CJ
p.s. I am running JB 4.1.1 - 10.4.4.25-20121228
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This thread has it all Also, refer to Post 2 in that same thread for additional stuff.
I think by the time I gathered everything, read as much as possible, it took about 2 hours from start to finish.
There's also a youTube video in that thread. The software that he used was much easier in my opinion.
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several sites that I frequent have Flash and only the native browser supports it properly.
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If you're having Flash issues, try Boat Browser. Flash works perfectly. It's nice to watch a CNN stream nice and smooth in Flash on this big screen.