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[Q] Best Rooting Method

I've researched around and there seems to be quite a few methods of rooting my asus transformer. I'm no expert and can understand the methods but want to root my tab without, well, 'rooting' it!!!
What is the most simplest method for rooting my device? Is the build number important to what BLOB version I use? Do I really know what that means?
Dumb it down for me please.
Thanks in advance...

Agreed. I just bought my transformer today, and I've been on the transformers thread for quite some time now and I'm still a little confused about the root process. This is obviously not my first rodeo (hince my signature below). The transformer section needs to be updated and organized better, to the benefit of noobs and androidaholics alike. Can I get a mod to do this, and have the Reference Guide in the development section updated and possibly have better and thorough instructions? Speaking from experience, doing this will prevent alot of un-needed posts clogging up the forum.
So far, from what I gather is that if you just bought one as of this date, and your transformer has 3.1 or 3.2, you have to use the nvflash method to root. If this is true, then my question is, what if I have 3.1, and i want to root, but do not want to install a custom rom at this time? The instructions say that you have to install the prime rom, in which I don't want to do.

While i am no linux user, (having been a windows follower for decades), i find this linux-based root procedure to be extremely user-friendly and a no-brainer to deploy and use.
This is one of the best at hand: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16239991&postcount=1

I just wrote my own unrooting script and that script that you mentioned looks pretty good to me. A lot easier than the method I used to root.

If you have a B7O tablet, you may not be able to use nvflash anymore. There are reports that ASUS changed the secure boot key on the latest versions, so the one used in nvflash won't work.

I have the b6 model with the build no in my signature. Which method do I use? Please advise
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wishing someone would make a one-click root

brett_day said:
wishing someone would make a one-click root
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Go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198303
I just rooted my transformer using this method. It works. Its the closest you are going to get to a one click method at this time. And my transformer had android 3.1 out of box and i updated to 3.2 before attempting this method.

Lol I have "bricked" my Transformer like 5 times today trying to get the god forsaken Clockwork Recovery Mod installed...
I've gotten really good at rooting the thing, but every time I try to push Clockwork Recovery with nvflash, either the recovery doesn't work (nothing happens after Power+Volume down followed by Volume Up... It just sits there), or the thing won't boot.
If anyone has any idea how to fix this, it would be greatly appreciated. I really want Netflix on this thing, and the only I seem to be able to change out the necessary library is through CWM...

SectorNine50 said:
Lol I have "bricked" my Transformer like 5 times today trying to get the god forsaken Clockwork Recovery Mod installed...
I've gotten really good at rooting the thing, but every time I try to push Clockwork Recovery with nvflash, either the recovery doesn't work (nothing happens after Power+Volume down followed by Volume Up... It just sits there), or the thing won't boot.
If anyone has any idea how to fix this, it would be greatly appreciated. I really want Netflix on this thing, and the only I seem to be able to change out the necessary library is through CWM...
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Try the method in the link i posted above.

cavsoldier19d said:
Try the method in the link i posted above.
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I had earlier on my Kubuntu machine. I'll give the Live CD a shot though.

Damn... that was fast...
Live CD works brilliantly, not sure why my Kubuntu machine wasn't working with that script.
Thanks! :-D

SectorNine50 said:
I had earlier on my Kubuntu machine. I'll give the Live CD a shot though.
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I was sucessful using ubuntu 11.04. You have to issue the sudo command to run the process. Theres no reason why it wouldnt for kubutu. Also, the creator of this method just upgraded his method today to version 2. It was version 2 that i was able to root, making sure that i followed the instructions carefuly

Anyone know of a rooting method for mac?

cavsoldier19d said:
I was sucessful using ubuntu 11.04. You have to issue the sudo command to run the process. Theres no reason why it wouldnt for kubutu. Also, the creator of this method just upgraded his method today to version 2. It was version 2 that i was able to root, making sure that i followed the instructions carefuly
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Ah okay that would explain it then! I was probably using V1 last night.

SectorNine50 said:
Damn... that was fast...
Live CD works brilliantly, not sure why my Kubuntu machine wasn't working with that script.
Thanks! :-D
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np...thanks the creator of that method!

Crap! I just ran into another problem...
After I used Clockwork Recovery to flash 3.2, Clockwork went away! I even ran the Live CD again to see if I could get it to go. Does Clockwork Recovery not support 3.2 yet?

That i'm not sure of . I chose not to install clockworkmod recovery.

Try running the CD again.
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ondoy1943 said:
While i am no linux user, (having been a windows follower for decades), i find this linux-based root procedure to be extremely user-friendly and a no-brainer to deploy and use.
This is one of the best at hand: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16239991&postcount=1
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It really doesn't get much easier than this.Took me longer to download the iso find a program to burn it to disk than it took to root
Made CWR a breeze too. Just getting rid of browser adds with Addfree and backups with titanium is worth rooting

Bootlader Console Access

There was an attempt earlier to access the bootloader in Linux console. Did anybody have any luck with this? How does RSDLite access the bootloader? Are there any alternatives to RSDLite?
joergherzinger said:
Actually, that was my first idea too. If we could get it to run gPXE or such we would have it cracked.
I also tried accessing the device in Bootloader and in recovery mode, but on linux I did not get any device offered so I also could not access it via console or such.
I guess getting console access for the bootloader would be the most awesome step.
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There is a linux alternative to RSDlite called sbf_flash...http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/search/label/sbf_flash
I've used it SEVERAL times to flash my defy

it is a good idea to crack the BL.hope someone can do it.

I'm using sbf_flash too for flashing froyo full and 4.5.3-109 fixed, cause I'm on Ubuntu.
Also there is defy_root script for linux users.
Udev rules must be set for these to work on Ubuntu 11.04 and 11.10 (99-udev rules).
It's working great for now.
Superoneclick 2.3 says that it works with mono, but I never tested that.
Defy-CM7.1.0-11

I never managed to get SuperOneClick working in Ubuntu.
It always hanged anywhere.
But you can user Gingerbreak(which I think is the fastest way) or SuperOneClick inside a WindowsVM(tested it successfully with VMWare Workstation but should work with others, too).

Transformer Infinity and Ubuntu

I have been digging to find the answers to the following questions:
1. I see numerous discussions involving the early models of the ASUS Transformer running Ubuntu. Is this doable on the Infinity?
2. Is the OLiFE method still the primary method, and are there issues with the new Infinity since it has the Tegra 3?
3. Is there a good how-to manual on the subject?
4. Are there any major issues with Ubuntu on a tablet or Tegra 3?
I believe that I have posted this in the right subsection of the forum. If not, my apologies!
Regards,
thereaper243

I'm trying to do the same thing on a TF300. I'm certain it's doable on both the TF300 and the TF700, but finding out how isn't easy and AFAIK nobody did so yet. I certainly didn't find any manuals. You can have linux running in a chroot inside android, but to get dual-boot like OLiFE (or linux only) we need a linux kernel which will boot on the tab and have support for the hardware.
I tried to build a vanilla linux kernel but it wouldn't boot. To get android back I had to both boot into recovery to restore by backup AND flash the stock Asus blob. This is because the kernel and initrd are somehow floating in emmc instead of having their own partition. I think this has been fixed in the latest versions of TWRP for the TF300. But I got my fingers burnt so now I'm nore cautious. It's hard to make proper statistics from the number of people who write here about how they bricked their Asus tabs, but it seems to me that a lot are bricked. I may postpone my next attempt until we get a working nvflash for unbricking.

Short answer: Cant be done yet.
We need access to the bootloader to load custom kernels which we just dont have access to yet. Wait for JellyBean to come out, more devs will likely be working once the update comes. Why waste effort now when an update will potentially change everything in a few weeks?

pileot said:
Short answer: Cant be done yet.
We need access to the bootloader to load custom kernels which we just dont have access to yet. Wait for JellyBean to come out, more devs will likely be working once the update comes. Why waste effort now when an update will potentially change everything in a few weeks?
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Actually the bootloader unlock is on asus support website. So if i'm not mistaken if you root the device and unlock the bootloader, you should have access to everything you need for experimentation. I myself am waiting till they have multitouch working with the tegra 3 hardware sets before I do anything with it. I can't justify putting ubuntu on my tf700 if I need a mouse, defeats the purpose of having a badass tablet. IMO.

amoersch said:
Actually the bootloader unlock is on asus support website. So if i'm not mistaken if you root the device and unlock the bootloader, you should have access to everything you need for experimentation.
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Well the good news is that the bootloader unlock tools for the TF300 and the TF700 are identical, so there's a pretty good chance that anything which works one tab will also work on the other. Maybe even to the extent that a working nvflash solution like the one they're working on at http://androidroot.mobi/2012/07/15/nvflash-for-tegra3-transformer-prime/ would work for both. But it seems there's still quite a high risk of bricking.
amoersch said:
I myself am waiting till they have multitouch working with the tegra 3 hardware sets before I do anything with it. I can't justify putting ubuntu on my tf700 if I need a mouse, defeats the purpose of having a badass tablet. IMO.
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Well kicking out Android shouldn't be necessary. Ubuntu for the TF101 is working in dual boot and I think that's what everybody wants. You can have your cake and eat it too!

[Q] JB Stock Needs Help

Ok, I got a TF300t for christmas. I couldn't wait, powered it up, and before I even hit the forums I went ahead and applied the JB update. :crying: I know... So here I am, running stock. I'm at the most recent update as of a few days ago. I've been up and down the forum trying to figure out the root situation, and there's all sorts of instructions for different .17, .26, .29, etc. roms. 1st, which number are you looking at for that? My first guess was build number so I guess that puts me at JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.20-20121228 (which following the above I'm guessing would get shortened now to 2.20?)
1st Q Is the only way to currently root/TWRP this bad boy to DL the ASUS unlock apk and run it? From what I can see a LOT of people are having issues with it, and it doesn't even unlock NVFlash?! I'm used to Tegra based devices. I had a ViewSonic gTab before this. I've flashed and NVFlashed the hell out of that device so flashing itself doesn't make me uncomfortable, but the thing with that tab was as long as I could get APX, my ass was fine. I'm not so sure about the TF300t If the APK is the only way... sad panda.
2.) The APK voids the warranty right? Not a fan of that idea...what if I have a legit HW issue not caused by flashing? I'm screwed....damn. Is ANYONE working on a way to modify the bootloader without notifying ASUS? Hell, I'll even take some janky way of rerouting my IP traffic and sending back a false positive to unlock my tab.
I can't really think of a 3 right now. I had one earlier...I forgot. Normally I wouldn't post this since I know it's probably topics that have been covered, but there's SO MUCH info on this tablet and it seems to change with each release that ASUS puts out that I'm not sure which methods I can use and what exactly they will do. The gTab may have been stuck in Froyo, but the guys on TeamDRH are awesome and it was SOOOO easy to flash that thing 7 ways from Sunday. I'm really mad at ASUS's implementation....had I known that they screwed over the abilities to flash the tegra platform I'd have looked into a Sammy to at least match up better with my S3.
Any help or advice is appreciated. I'd really like to find a way to root/TWRP w/o voiding warranty. If it can't be done now does anyone at least know if it's being worked on by anyone?

NeoMatrixJR said:
Ok, I got a TF300t for christmas. I couldn't wait, powered it up, and before I even hit the forums I went ahead and applied the JB update. :crying: I know... So here I am, running stock. I'm at the most recent update as of a few days ago. I've been up and down the forum trying to figure out the root situation, and there's all sorts of instructions for different .17, .26, .29, etc. roms. 1st, which number are you looking at for that? My first guess was build number so I guess that puts me at JRO03C.US_epad-10.4.2.20-20121228 (which following the above I'm guessing would get shortened now to 2.20?)
1st Q Is the only way to currently root/TWRP this bad boy to DL the ASUS unlock apk and run it? From what I can see a LOT of people are having issues with it, and it doesn't even unlock NVFlash?! I'm used to Tegra based devices. I had a ViewSonic gTab before this. I've flashed and NVFlashed the hell out of that device so flashing itself doesn't make me uncomfortable, but the thing with that tab was as long as I could get APX, my ass was fine. I'm not so sure about the TF300t If the APK is the only way... sad panda.
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For unlock your tablet, the only way is to use the UNLOCK TOOL V7
After, once your tablet unlocked without problem
You can just followed this guide : [ROOT/ROM] Root Stock/Deodex Firmware 10.4.2.20 (US/WW) | Insecure kernel !.
It's exactly for you.
2.) The APK voids the warranty right? Not a fan of that idea...what if I have a legit HW issue not caused by flashing? I'm screwed....damn. Is ANYONE working on a way to modify the bootloader without notifying ASUS? Hell, I'll even take some janky way of rerouting my IP traffic and sending back a false positive to unlock my tab.
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No way by this side...If you use the Unlock tool, you loose your warranty, it's one fact
I can't really think of a 3 right now. I had one earlier...I forgot. Normally I wouldn't post this since I know it's probably topics that have been covered, but there's SO MUCH info on this tablet and it seems to change with each release that ASUS puts out that I'm not sure which methods I can use and what exactly they will do. The gTab may have been stuck in Froyo, but the guys on TeamDRH are awesome and it was SOOOO easy to flash that thing 7 ways from Sunday. I'm really mad at ASUS's implementation....had I known that they screwed over the abilities to flash the tegra platform I'd have looked into a Sammy to at least match up better with my S3.
Any help or advice is appreciated. I'd really like to find a way to root/TWRP w/o voiding warranty. If it can't be done now does anyone at least know if it's being worked on by anyone?
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And actually and for my part the most functional as recovery is TWRP, but if you want to use CWM, no problem for use it too

[Q] Heimdall and SCH-I535 4.1.2 want to root.

Alright, there's millions of "HOW DO U RUUT GLXY S3 VRZ ON MAC????//?"
Well, I HAVE rooted my Galaxy S3, 4.1 I believe a few months ago using Heimdall.
I KNOW it works. FOR A FACT.
Please do not tell me otherwise.
Well, now I want to root my 4.1.2 now because I'm sick of having a boring phone again. *I like to tinker*
Is there anyone that can help me, with no access to a Windows computer, figure out a way to root my phone with a 10.7 Mac machine?
Would be greatly appreciate.
Cheers.

Unfortunately most of us have a PC running windows. If you successfully rooted your phone using heimdall without needed to come here why do you need help now? When Verizon updated to 4.1.2 it didn't break the current root method and developers seem to focusing more on windows and Linux then on the MacOS mainly because most of the world uses windows and Android is based on Linux OS. The only thing I can tell you is to keep using heimdall 1.4 release candidate.

Branski81 said:
Alright, there's millions of "HOW DO U RUUT GLXY S3 VRZ ON MAC????//?"
Well, I HAVE rooted my Galaxy S3, 4.1 I believe a few months ago using Heimdall.
I KNOW it works. FOR A FACT.
Please do not tell me otherwise.
Well, now I want to root my 4.1.2 now because I'm sick of having a boring phone again. *I like to tinker*
Is there anyone that can help me, with no access to a Windows computer, figure out a way to root my phone with a 10.7 Mac machine?
Would be greatly appreciate.
Cheers.
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Don't listen to the fellah above me. Adam Outler released a tool somewhere buried deep in here. I forget what its called but its coded 100% in Java which works on everything and that can root your device. Will edit when I find it.
Edit1: remembered its name, its called C.A.S.U.A.L
Edit2: I see your on Jellybean 4.1.2, so now your SOL using CASUAL. Bummer.
Here's Adam's stuff in a nice guide. However DONT follow it, you will brick your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34503116&postcount=2
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It is buried deep for a reason as it is outdated. He managed to root jellybean 4.1.1 using heimdall so I suggested to keep using heimdall as i doubt there are any other way to root this phone using an Mac. Almost all new methods to root a phone via a computer seem to be for windows and Linux. I have only heard of casual and heimdall. Casual worked for ICS but that method was borked by the 4.1.1 update. Heimdall seems to be the only viable option. The only downside is the lack of developers working on ways to root your device via Mac computers at least when it comes to this phone.

jmxc23 said:
It is buried deep for a reason as it is outdated. He managed to root jellybean 4.1.1 using heimdall so I suggested to keep using heimdall as i doubt there are any other way to root this phone using an Mac. Almost all new methods to root a phone via a computer seem to be for windows and Linux. I have only heard of casual and heimdall. Casual worked for ICS but that method was borked by the 4.1.1 update. Heimdall seems to be the only viable option. The only downside is the lack of developers working on ways to root your device via Mac computers at least when it comes to this phone.
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You realize all Linux methods will almost work perfectly on Mac right? If you can show me a linux guide to root this phone I can help you over skype or something help you.

tonu42 said:
You realize all Linux methods will almost work perfectly on Mac
If you can show me a linux guide to root this phone I can help you over skype or something help you.
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I am not the one who needed help so you could've use quick reply on the op's post since he is the one that needed help.

Alright, sorry.
I've been out a few days, but my S3 on 4.1.2 with Verizon STILL isn't rooted.
I did do it on Heimdall before, but that was on 4.1.1 and I seriously can't find anything on that anymore. I know for a fact I did it, I bricked my phone and also fixed it as well, all on my Mac. I just wish I could find those tutorials. Also, I heard that Heimdall and most one-click methods were cut off with 4.1.2. So... awesome.
I tried a virtual machine today, and that didn't work.
I have 10.7 OS X.
Is there ANYONE that can do it?
And for the Linux method, can I run Linux programs on my Mac? I am kind of confused on that.
I'm now thinking about dualbooting, (NOT USING A VIRTUAL MACHINE, SCREW THOSE) through Apple's disk utility so I could actually BOOT from it.
I just want this thing running the S4 software.. The S4 was released on Verizon today and I would LOVE for them to port over some features from that phone or I'll end up putting that leaked 4.2 S3 software on it.
Either or, I want to run a different rom. ):
Thanks for reading guys, I really appreciate the help.