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future of rooting access for B80+

I just got a new TF101 with Serial # B90, and currently using HTJ85B.US_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816 ( maybe be able to upgrade to 8.6.5.13 using the download from Asus' site, or OTA upgrade to some version I don't know) , since Razorclaw is not working for some B80 and beyond, and now that the Transformer Prime has come out, and no news from Razorclaw about rooting B80+ since early Oct, I wonder if they have given up and move up to the Prime? I'm thinking if I can't root it at all, I may just return it to the store.
and I have read some other threads, and some people saying that they have rooted their B90, is there another rooting method that I'm unaware of?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw

Where should I put the files (ep101_sdupdate.zip and WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip)? Simply drop them in the internal SD? Have I to create a new folder?

rckhndphil said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw
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can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"

zdarkhalo said:
can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20809986
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

i have a b80 rooted with razorclaw...you have to get to 8.6.5.19 for tf101 or 8.6.6.19 for tf101g if you have anyother firmware you wont be able to root with razorclaw. the firmware files are out there. iin your case you will have to update to the 8.6.5.13 first then work your way thru the updates after that to get to .19 im pretty sure thats the only way. correct me if im wrong guys. just dont update ota from asus the 8.6.5.21 update that may be pushed to your device while your updating.

the pose has the file 8.6.6.19, 8.6.6.x is for tf101g, isn't it?

Yes it is, however if you flash it as EP101_SDUPDATE your tab will accept it, then you root with razorclaw, install CWM, then you can flash a custom rom

my tf101 accepted it without renaming - just extracted the zip from within the zip to the root of micro sd card if that makes sense.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium

oh I see, does it mean that after I upgrade to 8.6.5.13 and then to 8.6.6.19, after I root it with razorclaw, I can use CWM to backup the Asus ROM, and than flash a custom ROM, and able to recover to the Asus ROM using CWM shall I need the warranty?

Yes, adding root and the clockwork really opens up quite a few options

[Q] Downgraded from 8.6.5.21 to 8.6.6.19. How to go back to 8.6.5.21?

Hi all
I have got the OTA update that brought me to 8.6.5.21 from the 8.6.5.19 rooted.
So I decided to follow the downgrade-fix to 8.6.6.19
I live in Italy, so I use the WW version.
Is there a way to go back to the 8.6.5.21 stock rom and root with Nachoroot?
Thanks
Vittorio
PS: What are the differences between the 8.6.5.21 and 8.6.6.19 ?

woody4165 said:
Hi all
I have got the OTA update that brought me to 8.6.5.21 from the 8.6.5.19 rooted.
So I decided to follow the downgrade-fix to 8.6.6.19
I live in Italy, so I use the WW version.
Is there a way to go back to the 8.6.5.21 stock rom and root with Nachoroot?
Thanks
Vittorio
PS: What are the differences between the 8.6.5.21 and 8.6.6.19 ?
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8.6.6.19 is for the 3G Transformer. Don't know the real difference.
If you install CWM and find a 8.6.5.21 rom it should be possible I think.
Don't know if you can install 8.6.5.21 the rom from the Asus site with CWM.
There are more threads on XDA to go back to stock.

Thanks for your reply.
I actually have wifi-only Transformer, so I installed the 3G version, but it works fine.
I am really new to this forum, can you suggest me a thread to look at to install CWM (I don't think I have already installed, I just have rooted) and to install the stock rom.
My english is not so good, I try to use Google translate...
Thanks
Vittorio

woody4165 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I actually have wifi-only Transformer, so I installed the 3G version, but it works fine.
I am really new to this forum, can you suggest me a thread to look at to install CWM (I don't think I have already installed, I just have rooted) and to install the stock rom.
My english is not so good, I try to use Google translate...
Thanks
Vittorio
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You can try this to get back to .21 and still maintain root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424156
Use this to install CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180

woody4165 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I actually have wifi-only Transformer, so I installed the 3G version, but it works fine.
I am really new to this forum, can you suggest me a thread to look at to install CWM (I don't think I have already installed, I just have rooted) and to install the stock rom.
My english is not so good, I try to use Google translate...
Thanks
Vittorio
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Maybe you can use this.
Did not use it by myself.

baseballfanz said:
You can try this to get back to .21 and still maintain root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424156
Use this to install CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
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Thanks,
I installed, but when I click on "Click to flash recovery", I get a reboot and the screen get crazy.
I have on the SD card the zip containing the stock rom that I downloaded from http://bellybuttonporn.com/android/transformer/
Any suggestion?

How did you downgrade? I'm having problems with .21 and deep sleep.

Finally I found a tutorial, in italian.
It uses a repacked ww Asus stock firmware, 8.2.3.13, and a stock Asus recovery image.
After getting the stock 8.2.3.13 I just upgraded thru the OTA update.
Now I am with 8.6.5.21 and just rooted using the Nachoroot guide.
And using Titanium Backup to restore all my applications and data...
Wonderful!!!
Thanks to everyone for your suggestion.

[Q] How to get CWM back onto eee pad when android doesn't boot ?

At the moment my eee pad tf101 works fine and I rooted it with nachoroot and installed ClockWorkMod (CWM) via Recoveryinstaller.apk
CWM's nandroid backup works like a charm but since its also installed onto the internal memory its vulnarable for wiping and my fear is that might one day my eee pad refuse to boot into android and also CWM is wiped (for example busybox deinstaller ruined my android once already) HOW do I reinstall CWM then ?
What other ways are there to install CWM ? Maybe via adb (usb debugging needs to be enabled and it can't when android refuses to boot) or via a zipfile on the external SD card ? could Odin do the trick ?
Also if the advise would be to first flash to a stock rom, HOW would I install that when neither CWM and android work ?

maicod said:
Also if the advise would be to first flash to a stock rom, HOW would I install that when neither CWM and android work ?
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If you have a TF with SBK v1 NVFlash is an option.

baseballfanz said:
If you have a TF with SBK v1 NVFlash is an option.
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do you mean if I got a serial nr starting with B50 or B80 ? mine is a B50

maicod said:
do you mean if I got a serial nr starting with B50 or B80 ? mine is a B50
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Your B50 is SBK v1.

do I need USB debugging mode to be ON with SBK v1 so nvflash will work ? cause enabling can afaik only be done from within android. Got a link to a good instruction site about using nvflash on the eee pad ?

You need to put it into APX mode.
Search for "NVFlash unbricking"

Here you can find how to backup with nvflash.

thanks !
In the mean time I found out how to restore a working ROM with NVflash (APX mode) and can then install CWM with Recoveryinstaller.apk and restore an earlier made nandroid backup.
I'm lucky the shop sold me an eee pad from old stock (mine's got the B50 serial) cause with newer TF101's the NVflash doesn't work. The link for the instructions is on another site so I don't know if I am allowed to post it here.

maicod said:
thanks !
The link for the instructions is on another site so I don't know if I am allowed to post it here.
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It is allowed to post it here.

gls9 said:
It is allowed to post it here.
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I tried but I need to have made 8 posts before its allowed.

Any root that works on the stock new 9.2.1.24 WW?

Never rooted my TF101.. But now need root to be able to install an important app..
I have searched the web and didnt find any info for the new 9.2.1.24
So is there any working root?
Thanks

If you have a serial number that starts from earlier B70 and below, use BRK's root toolkit.
Do a search here; I've always used this to root my B60 regardless of the firmware version I have.

Where did you find it? At asus website I see us, cn and tw, but no ww.
Today a new .21 showed to de devices, but still no .24 ww.
Sent from my GasusT-I9100 using xda premium

Ffbf said:
Where did you find it? At asus website I see us, cn and tw, but no ww.
Today a new .21 showed to de devices, but still no .24 ww.
Sent from my GasusT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hmm.. I live in Swe.. And got .24
.24 is WW and they written about it in the ota changelog info

Here in France, I got the update late last friday.
I think it'll take some time to get widely distributed.
I'm interested in a rooting solution for my C10 though (never rooted this TF101 before), but I'm not stressed about that.
Nickola

I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.

rikou_demon said:
I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.
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Waooo that was advanced

Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk 2

JohnMcLane said:
Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk 2
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Have yoy tested this on the .24?

I used Vipermod to root, Voodoo to protect/restore root and Titanium backup for insurance. Everything worked just fine after .24 upgrade, no issues.
However, there's a noticeable increase in speed. Did anyone else have the same experience with rooted, stock units?

As long as you have CWM can't you just root through that?

cspiby said:
As long as you have CWM can't you just root through that?
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If you can get to CWM your already ROOTED!!!

sandman7793 said:
If you can get to CWM your already ROOTED!!!
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No you're not...

root TF101 ICS 4.0.3 build 9.2.1.24
Hi,
im newbee in android devices.
I have eepad transformer TF101 with SN B60XXXXX
I have actually a 9.2.1.24 build with ICS 4.0.3
and want to know if it is possible to root it.
If is it possible how can i do ?
I installed adb from android sdk i can load adb shell and connect to my device but I don't know if i have to downgrade or if I can root it from this build.
I also avec superuser application but nothing appears on it.
Can someone help me please.
Thank you and sorry for my english this is not my native language.

istuxdev said:
Hi,
im newbee in android devices.
I have eepad transformer TF101 with SN B60XXXXX
I have actually a 9.2.1.24 build with ICS 4.0.3
and want to know if it is possible to root it.
If is it possible how can i do ?
I installed adb from android sdk i can load adb shell and connect to my device but I don't know if i have to downgrade or if I can root it from this build.
I also avec superuser application but nothing appears on it.
Can someone help me please.
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9.2.1.4 can be rooted using the method stated earlier in this thread (see first post of the thread):
JohnMcLane said:
Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
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I followed this method: http://freek.ws/2012/05/07/howto-ro...s-9-4-2-21-without-unlocking-your-bootloader/
worked perfectly!

3kgt said:
Never rooted my TF101.. But now need root to be able to install an important app..
I have searched the web and didnt find any info for the new 9.2.1.24
So is there any working root?
Thanks
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Op update? Have you been able to root?

You can root latest with my PERI tool, or using Nvflash.

I recommend this process Too...
rikou_demon said:
I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.
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This process is the only one that asures a root on .24, been doing it for some friends with TF101 tablets.

you can use peri i think it is the easiest wayn to root

how to root tf700t with 4.2.1 10.6.1.14.0

hi
iread all guides and cant root it.
idid unlock the tablet.
is it safe to install from asus the 10.6.1.14.8?
ihave ww-epad ver/
im affriad that it will get brick.
is it easy way to root it? thanks!!
if iinstall the 10.6.1.14.8 and than root the device, icould update again to 10.6.1.14.10?

bennnnnn said:
iread all guides and cant root it.
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Towelroot v1 works with all the Asus ROMs, including 10.6.1.14.10.
bennnnnn said:
idid unlock the tablet.
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So you want to install a custom ROM? Then you don't need to root first, you can start directly with installing TWRP via fastboot.

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_that said:
Towelroot v1 works with all the Asus ROMs, including 10.6.1.14.10.
So you want to install a custom ROM? Then you don't need to root first, you can start directly with installing TWRP via fastboot.
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thanks but I read the toutorial and didn't get the fast boot to work.
if I downgrade to 10.6.1.14.8? is it safe?
and then I could upgrade to
10.6.1.14.10.? after the device is rooted? thanks!!

bennnnnn said:
thanks but I read the toutorial and didn't get the fast boot to work.
if I downgrade to 10.6.1.14.8? is it safe?
and then I could upgrade to
10.6.1.14.10.? after the device is rooted? thanks!!
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Where did you get stuck with fastboot? Did you read my guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
It is safe to downgrade to .8 but there is no need for it. You can root the .10 firmware with Towelroot v1 as _that mentioned earlier.
Download it from here, unzip the file and install the apk on your tablet, then run it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkn0gnrqmkcvhvc/tr1.apk.zip?dl=0

berndblb said:
Where did you get stuck with fastboot? Did you read my guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
It is safe to downgrade to .8 but there is no need for it. You can root the .10 firmware with Towelroot v1 as _that mentioned earlier.
Download it from here, unzip the file and install the apk on your tablet, then run it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkn0gnrqmkcvhvc/tr1.apk.zip?dl=0
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thanks!! I manage to root the tablet with
Towelroot v1 , now I downloaded latest twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-tf700t.blob and install twrp tool from play, and cant install the recovery/
I tried also goo manager and didn't get it work wha am I doing wrong? thanks
im doing all that because I want to install your 4.4 rom! thank u!!
when im using goomanager and push install open recovery script its says unable to find recovery on your tablet.
I put the blob file on the tablet.
when I use twrp tool and choose tf700t model, its says downloading tf700t and then this is somewhat embarrassing, that they cant find what im looking...
I also tried Transformer Toolkit v3.1.1 I download the adb drivers, than install twrp 2.7.1.1 its start install. then it get me to rck I choose it, and then it show dead androin on my tablet with error written I red

bennnnnn said:
thanks!! I manage to root the tablet with
Towelroot v1 , now I downloaded latest twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-tf700t.blob and install twrp tool from play, and cant install the recovery/
I tried also goo manager and didn't get it work wha am I doing wrong? thanks
im doing all that because I want to install your 4.4 rom! thank u!!
when im using goomanager and push install open recovery script its says unable to find recovery on your tablet.
I put the blob file on the tablet.
when I use twrp tool and choose tf700t model, its says downloading tf700t and then this is somewhat embarrassing, that they cant find what im looking...
I also tried Transformer Toolkit v3.1.1 I download the adb drivers, than install twrp 2.7.1.1 its start install. then it get me to rck I choose it, and then it show dead androin on my tablet with error written I red
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Forget Goo and TWRP managers, read the section on installing recovery via fastboot in my guide and get it to work.

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I followed your guide- and everything went ok. and in the cmd its say sending recovery okay
writing recovery okay
finished and total time.
but when I reboot the tablet, nothing happened/
I tri vol down and power but it doesn't get to twrp recovery, what did I miss? thanks!!!
ok!!! I installed your rom
I also install asus Asus_Apps_v1.9.4_for_CROMBi-kk_SIGNED.zip
but I caNT see them... how can I see them? thankss

bennnnnn said:
I followed your guide- and everything went ok. and in the cmd its say sending recovery okay
writing recovery okay
finished and total time.
but when I reboot the tablet, nothing happened/
I tri vol down and power but it doesn't get to twrp recovery, what did I miss? thanks!!!
ok!!! I installed your rom
I also install asus Asus_Apps_v1.9.4_for_CROMBi-kk_SIGNED.zip
but I caNT see them... how can I see them? thankss
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Whatever you installed, it's not my rom. I'm just trying to help users along. Not a single dev bone in my body ?
So how did you solve your recovery flash trouble? Post it so others can learn from it.
If you flashed the Asus apps they should be in your app drawer??

If you are unlocked you can just flash the SuperUser.zip from the chainfire su on xda to root as well.

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sbdags said:
If you are unlocked you can just flash the SuperUser.zip from the chainfire su on xda to root as well.
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I install the rom and than install the ASUS APPS - but icant see them on the tablet.
then I flashed rom2sd1.zip but still cant see them. what do I have to do please?

bennnnnn said:
I install the rom and than install the ASUS APPS - but icant see them on the tablet.
then I flashed rom2sd1.zip but still cant see them. what do I have to do please?
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rom2sd1.zip has nothing to do with this... Why are you flashing it?
You flashed the Asus apps in recovery and went through the Aroma installer to select those you want?
Don't know if the installer gives you the option to save the installation log at the end. Look for it, flash again.

berndblb said:
rom2sd1.zip has nothing to do with this... Why are you flashing it?
You flashed the Asus apps in recovery and went through the Aroma installer to select those you want?
Don't know if the installer gives you the option to save the installation log at the end. Look for it, flash again.
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I install again the asus apps and I think its now was ok. but when I press settings in the tablet nothing happened.
and the asus become more slow in asphalt 8 in stock rom it runs faster.
I want to install from the beginning everything. the CROMBi-kk rom and apps.
what are the steps? I can do factory resrt? and wipe davlik?and delete internal storage and everything? In advance wipe options?? thanks!!!