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Back up for replacement tablet?

I'm having to return a dodgy unit, but after having this for several days I'd like to back up with titanium or something.does anyone know the warranty issues with rooting to use it, and is there a way to unroot after? Or any app that can backup as easily without root? Thanks
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Rooting is easy, and reversible. It's the bootloader unlocking you shouldn't be doing. Check out debugfs' root in the transformer prime section. It works for the infinity too.
I got b& at /g/ for sh!tposting ;_;

Thanks! Just to be clear, it can be relocked and amazon will be none the wiser? If hate to be stuck with the cost of 2 tabs just to back up a dud one XD
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ishamm said:
Thanks! Just to be clear, it can be relocked and amazon will be none the wiser? If hate to be stuck with the cost of 2 tabs just to back up a dud one XD
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Rooting can be reversed, but the bootloader unlocking cannot.

so as far as i can tell from searching, i can root using Debugfs tool right? but i cant find a way to unroot the infinity, all methods seem to be very specific to certain firmware builds of the prime. is there a way to do it yet? thanks

Root after JB

Hi all! Just got athe Tf300t yesterday and did OTA to JB.
Is there a way to root the JB os?

sumnerm1 said:
Hi all! Just got athe Tf300t yesterday and did OTA to JB.
Is there a way to root the JB os?
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If you didn't root before the update then no, not without unlocking the bootloader.
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funnel71 said:
If you didn't root before the update then no, not without unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocking bootloader IS possible on JB?
Then I can root?
Are there any major benefits to rooting?
I know on my SGS2 i see reasons to root.....hot spot, etc...
But what about transformer?

sumnerm1 said:
Unlocking bootloader IS possible on JB?
Then I can root?
Are there any major benefits to rooting?
I know on my SGS2 i see reasons to root.....hot spot, etc...
But what about transformer?
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Reasons for rooting are generally the same across devices. Now having a WiFi only device kind of negates the need for hotspot, but you get the idea.
Asus has provided the unlock tool for the bootloader, but I've not heard 100% confirmation of someone using it successfully with jb as the ROM and bootloader locked.
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funnel71 said:
Reasons for rooting are generally the same across devices. Now having a WiFi only device kind of negates the need for hotspot, but you get the idea.
Asus has provided the unlock tool for the bootloader, but I've not heard 100% confirmation of someone using it successfully with jb as the ROM and bootloader locked.
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The Asus bootloader unlock tool works fine from the OTA JB.

Just picked up the tablet today and this is my second Android device. I currently have a samsung galaxy skyrocket and am a bit of a flashing ROM junky
I have no experience with a locked bootloader device though.
Is it better to root and add recovery in the stock ICS or is it ok to root and add recovery in JB
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mymusicathome said:
Just picked up the tablet today and this is my second Android device. I currently have a samsung galaxy skyrocket and am a bit of a flashing ROM junky
I have no experience with a locked bootloader device though.
Is it better to root and add recovery in the stock ICS or is it ok to root and add recovery in JB
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We are 2 peas in a pod, music. Been flashing the crap out of my SG2 rocket! On R4INS's JB now and....smoove!
But this bootloader is new to me, too. I did the OTA yesterday, when I got the pad. Now it seems I am back peddling,
trying to get up to speed.

sumnerm1 said:
We are 2 peas in a pod, music. Been flashing the crap out of my SG2 rocket! On R4INS's JB now and....smoove!
But this bootloader is new to me, too. I did the OTA yesterday, when I got the pad. Now it seems I am back peddling,
trying to get up to speed.
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It was seeing seanscream as a dev that sold this device for me i love his roms . Funny thing i found after playing around with a tablet.... my phone doesn't feel so big hehe.
Im going to lay low with ics... as much as i want to take jb for a spin :s
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mymusicathome said:
It was seeing seanscream as a dev that sold this device for me i love his roms . Funny thing i found after playing around with a tablet.... my phone doesn't feel so big hehe.
Im going to lay low with ics... as much as i want to take jb for a spin :s
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Dude, make a nandroid, and try R4INS 4.1.1 nuff said. Only SMALL drawback is flash, and it wont be around much longer...
This mofo has been at it for 2 weeks solid, with mucho user feedback...hell, I even donated $20 to him.
Now....back to this Tablet thing....

Does someone tried to use the same method as for Nexus 7, unlock oem and then install CWM recovery?

OK here are the situations I've found...
Rooting with ICS on this tablet is easy - use debugfs one click method.
Upgrading to jb after being rooted should be OK as long as you backup with something like ota root keeper. I did the upgrade and did keep root this way.
once on jb you cannot wipe data and keep root at this time. The update has altered the /data location severing app from root permission and I have yet to find a way to get it back.
rooting after a jb upgrade is not possible just yet.
Finally, all of these statements are based on a locked boot loader. If you want to unlock, you can pretty much do what you want.
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Someone will crack this beast. Until then we wait.

This is how to root a TF300 running JB, does it work?

Just come across this note as I have been looking for way to root my tf300, which is running JB and locked: http://www.android.gs/root-transformer-tf300t-jelly-bean-rom/
One thing I am not sure is ... the method presented in the article might assume the unit is unlocked. However, there is no clarification on that, nor do I see follow up questions.

For unlocked only
If you need a recovery
There is no alternative (unlock bootloader)
I hope to see a way for root jb without unlocking
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okrasitna said:
For unlocked only
If you need a recovery
There is no alternative (unlock bootloader)
I hope to see a way for root jb without unlocking
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Does this method works for TW version?

I'm just a n00b
TW ??
Search or create new thread
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How to root the latest JB

Hi, sorry for noob question, but what is the easiest way to root the latest firmware? I don't want to unlock bootloader.
Downgrade to ICS? Aslo I would like to save my data (game progress etc.).
I read a lot of tuts, but I ever don't know what to do.

You can't downgrade. At this time, the only way is to unlock the bootloader and flash root in.
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funnel71 said:
You can't downgrade. At this time, the only way is to unlock the bootloader and flash root in.
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I have the same question, I have a stock firmware, locked (I guess), updated to the latest version.
Can I use the following guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33117920&postcount=2

This is the only guide I know that works - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
Follow step 3
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I have modified the part 3 of this guide and you will find here:
Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB

When I'm trying to reboot bootloader - "no device found"
I have installed USB drivers.
Do I have to unlock bootloader?

bartek06 said:
When I'm trying to reboot bootloader - "no device found"
I have installed USB drivers.
Do I have to unlock bootloader?
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Sure you can IMO
You can do it on first.
Click to my sig, goto my index for tf300 and you will find the Asus unlock tool

But is it necessary? Can I root without unlocking?

As I said, if you are on JB bootloader, you cannot root without unlock your device...for the moment

philos64 said:
I have modified the part 3 of this guide and you will find here:
Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB
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hey dude is it work on tf300tg too?

shawshank61 said:
hey dude is it work on tf300tg too?
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I would like to say yes, but I fear that this won't work on your TF300TG... Sorry

I'm trying to unlock my bootloader via asus provided apk. I keep getting the error "An unknown error occurs, which maybe a network connection issue. please wait and try again later." Any know a fix for this?

philos64 said:
I would like to say yes, but I fear that this won't work on your TF300TG... Sorry
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i know u are really busy man but i also know if u want u can ) plz work on tf300tg if u want ) i like all developers <3

so it looks i'm like screwed? My TF300 is running JB and is not unlocked. And the ASUS unlock tool isn't working....so is there eventually going to have a way to root without unlock?

As I said a lot of time, you can't if you are not unlocked!
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philos64 said:
As I said a lot of time, you can't if you are not unlocked!
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In JB i can't root if i'm not unlocked. Is that "forever" or a "just for now" thing? Because ASUS's unlock tool is giving me the error that it can't connect to the server. Should I just ditch my tf300 now?

I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
Thanks

Freebob94 said:
I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
Thanks
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In the same boat as you. Sigh....asus....T_T

tjy8tim said:
In JB i can't root if i'm not unlocked. Is that "forever" or a "just for now" thing? Because ASUS's unlock tool is giving me the error that it can't connect to the server. Should I just ditch my tf300 now?
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I think it's "just for now" and they're going to develop one tool for JB 4.2. Don't forget that this tool has been built in first for ICS version.
Freebob94 said:
I have the same issue about this error message and I search how is possible to unlock my tab with different method. Someone have idea?
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For now, you cannot use an another way for unlock your device

thanks. as long as it's "just for now" i'm okay....T_T or else i'm ditching this tablet.

[Q] Unlocking cons after warranty expired

Now that my tablet is over 1 year old, I no longer have a warranty. The main reason why I didn't unlock is because of the warranty. I have rooted my tablet. Is there any disadvantages to unlocking the bootloader if the warranty is expired? Thanks.

None whatsoever.
If you want to try out custom roms just make sure you understand what you are doing. Done correctly there's very little risk involved. But it is possible to brick the tablet if you mess up.
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Starfury9 said:
Now that my tablet is over 1 year old, I no longer have a warranty. The main reason why I didn't unlock is because of the warranty. I have rooted my tablet. Is there any disadvantages to unlocking the bootloader if the warranty is expired? Thanks.
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only that you didnt unlock it sooner
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