Just trying to get a general idea on how many people are having problems unlocking their bootloader on the TF201
May get more response in the 700 section
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As the title states if I root my device is there any way to go back to stock and re-lock the bootloader? Gonna be rooting soon and I'm used to my nexus devices that you can do just about anything with. Thank you in advance...
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As far as i know there is no way to undo the bootloader unlocking procedure.
If you only rooted your device without unlocking the bootloader then it's reversible by doing a factory reset.
Correct me if i'm wrong.
Wrong section - to... Q&A section.
To answer your question.
As your serialnumber will be sent to ASUS you don't have any advantage or disadvantage to revert back to a locked bootloader or a non custom recovery.
Hi all,
Im thinking of buying the A210 (the little brother of the 510). However I'm never again going to buy a device which I can't root or which has a locked bootloader.
Since there is no specific info on the A210 yet, I'm wondering how root-friendly Acer as a company is, and if they allow unlocked bootloader with their newest devices. Using the search leads me to believe that unlocking on the A510 is only possible d/t an old firmware version, and not really intented by Acer.
Any comments appreciated, and my apologies if this should be the wrong section.
Thanks!
I think acer is not so strict with root and bootload unlock, don't worry.
I have been able to successfully unlock the bootloader on my up-to-date A510 using fastboot's oem-unlock feature, so I'd say it's definitely possible without any issues
Liquidator said:
I have been able to successfully unlock the bootloader on my up-to-date A510 using fastboot's oem-unlock feature, so I'd say it's definitely possible without any issues
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Wow thanks guys this is really great - I had the impression that the Acers can only be unlocked by downgrading to older, non-locked firmware versions.
Your experience gives me hope that the A210 bootloader will also not be locked.
maxmax0 said:
Hi all,
Im thinking of buying the A210 (the little brother of the 510). However I'm never again going to buy a device which I can't root or which has a locked bootloader.
Since there is no specific info on the A210 yet, I'm wondering how root-friendly Acer as a company is, and if they allow unlocked bootloader with their newest devices. Using the search leads me to believe that unlocking on the A510 is only possible d/t an old firmware version, and not really intented by Acer.
Any comments appreciated, and my apologies if this should be the wrong section.
Thanks!
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You can unlock the Bootloader of the A210 easy:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
and then do that what is shown on the Display. Use VOL - to selct und VOL + to confirm!
But no root or custom ROM available currently
Hi all, new to the site.. I have been trying to find sites on google to help me understand better about unlocked tablets.
I recently bought an Asus TF300T transformer pad on ebay, the seller told me everything was in excellent condition except when the machine is powering up, there is a message in the corner that says ' Device is unlocked'. I started researching on this a little and Ive found that the asus tablet has its bootloader unlocked, and it leads to rooting.
I really have no desire to root, this will be a present to someone i care about. Unfortunately i cannot return the item as the seller has stated nonreturns are available. So my question is, if i happen to leave the bootloader unlocked, but not root at all, is there any longtime problem that will occur? Im worried about not being able to update to the latest software. Hope Im in the right place asking this question.
Yamato Cannon said:
Hi all, new to the site.. I have been trying to find sites on google to help me understand better about unlocked tablets.
I recently bought an Asus TF300T transformer pad on ebay, the seller told me everything was in excellent condition except when the machine is powering up, there is a message in the corner that says ' Device is unlocked'. I started researching on this a little and Ive found that the asus tablet has its bootloader unlocked, and it leads to rooting.
I really have no desire to root, this will be a present to someone i care about. Unfortunately i cannot return the item as the seller has stated nonreturns are available. So my question is, if i happen to leave the bootloader unlocked, but not root at all, is there any longtime problem that will occur? Im worried about not being able to update to the latest software. Hope Im in the right place asking this question.
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Ok, there is no long term issue with unlocked device. The pros: you can install custom rom/kernel to make your device runs faster. Cons, you will have to manually upgrade your firmware, the OTA update is no longer works for unlocked device. In short unlock without rooting or unlock with rooting have NO EFFECT on your device,
buhohitr said:
Ok, there is no long term issue with unlocked device. The pros: you can install custom rom/kernel to make your device runs faster. Cons, you will have to manually upgrade your firmware, the OTA update is no longer works for unlocked device. In short unlock without rooting or unlock with rooting have NO EFFECT on your device,
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Hi buhohitr, thanks for giving me that answer. I also forgot to put this down but can the tablet, being unlocked that is without roooting, can it still download apps from google store without any problems? and will the apps run just as it would on a locked tablet? Thank you again for your previous answer, appreciate it.
As the other guys said, the only things that change are the lack of OTA updates, the manufacturers warranty is void due to the unlocking, and that the user can (whenever they feel like it) install a custom ROM.
Everything else remains exactly the same, like being able to use/download apps and stuff.
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SteveG12543 said:
As the other guys said, the only things that change are the lack of OTA updates, the manufacturers warranty is void due to the unlocking, and that the user can (whenever they feel like it) install a custom ROM.
Everything else remains exactly the same, like being able to use/download apps and stuff.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
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Thank you SteveG and Buhohitr, sorry if this was posted in the wrong section.
Hi guys, I have the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Infinity TF700T U.S. version. Would someone be willing to assist me in unlocking the bootloader? Currently its on the latest JB firmware V10.4.4.23. I hate to ask considering there are threads here already about unlocking, however it seems those threads are about unlocking the bootloader while still on ICS.
I appreciate any advice.
1. Download the unlock app from http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+Transformer+Pad+Infinity+TF700T Ignore the fact that the webpage still says that it only works on ICS; many people have successfully unlocked on JB.
2. Run it (and do not turn off any internet connection, you need it)
3. Read carefully, accept the license, read carefully again, check "agree" and push the button
4. Hope that Asus' server that should send the unlock token works
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Ignore the fact that the webpage still says that it only works on ICS; many people have successfully unlocked on JB.
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Thats it huh? lol. Well thank you
Does anyone know of any way to to unlock the bootloader of the TF300T without the use of the Asus unlock tool?? I'm sure there has to be a way to unlock this tablet manually without having to use the unlock app supplied by Asus. I was told by Asus tech that I would NEVER be able to unlock the tablet again using the unlock app because I already unlocked it previously (the serial number is shown as being unlocked in the Asus database) even though when Asus changed the motherboard they locked the tablet.
I figure is there is a manual way of doing this without having the tablet send information to the Asus servers/database (which is what the unlock app does) then I and others would be able to unlock the tablet without having the issues that people are having.
I know that for other tablets and android phones unlocking the bootloader requires the use of a pc and ADB commands, so what not the same process for the TF300T?
Thanks
Have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274612&highlight=unlock+app