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[ROM][ICS][STOCK][GT-P5100] ICS 4.0.3 Stock Safe / Recovery / Root (P5100XWALD7)

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=== Device: GT-P5100 (Galaxy Tab 2, 10.1", 3G model)
=== Description: Safe stock ODIN image, recovery and root
=== Packaged by: cheatman ( xda - http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=490310 )
=== Stock ROM version: P5100XWALD7
=== Build date: 07 June 2012
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Disclaimer: I am not responsible and assume no liability on how this information is used. This package is provided "as is" without any warranty and does not guarantee any fitness for any purpose.
ONLY FOR GT-P5100 (3G model)!!! Do not flash on any other Galaxy Tab 2!!!
Download the ZIP (large, about 600MB) from here:
=> DOWNLOAD FROM HERE (HotFile)
How to use: Read the readme.txt file or this post here.
On to the safe stock restore process:
1. Make sure you have the Samsung device drivers installed before you begin. If you don't, install them from here:
- 64bit: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x64.shtml
- 32bit: http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml
2. Make sure your tablet's battery is at least 30% charged up before you begin.
3. Make sure you have an external microSD inserted in the device, if you also plan on rooting afterwards. Nothing will be erased from the microSD, there is no need to worry about that.
4. Run procedure to flash back the stock ROM from Samsung (Ice Cream Sandwitch 4.0.3 - P5100XWALD7) from the folder "Step1-Stock". STOP HERE FOR PURE STOCK!!!
5. Run procedure to enable ClockworkMod recovery from the folder "Step2-Recovery". This step is OPTIONAL (only if you want a custom recovery). STOP HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT ROOT!!!
6. Run procedure to enable "root" access from the folder "Step3-Root".
7. Done! Enjoy! Profit!
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========== Step 1 - Flashing Stock P5100XWALD7 ================
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1. Download the file from the link above.
2. Shut down your tab.
3. Disconnect tab from USB and/or power cables.
4. Hold "Power+Volume UP" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate download mode.
5. Press "Volume DOWN" physical button on your tablet to confirm and enter ODIN mode.
6. On your PC, open "Odin3 v1.85.exe"
7. Press "PDA" button in ODIN and select the "PLATFORM_P5100XWALD7_482645_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5" file.
8. Press "PHONE" button and select the "MODEM_P5100XXLD7_REV_01_CL1128355.tar.md5" file.
9. Connect your tablet using a USB cable. In ODIN you should see the device "<added>" message appear. If you do not, there is a problem with the Samsung drivers installation.
10. Confirm that only the following options are checked in ODIN: "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time", "PDA", "PHONE". DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION!!! NEVER!!!
11. Click the big "Start" button and WAIT. Be patient!!! The process takes about 3-4 minutes but can take longer.
12. Do not power down the tablet while this takes place. Do not shut down your PC. Do not touch anything! Just wait! Get a coffee or something...
13. After full flash the tablet will reset automatically.
14. Congratulations you are now safely back to stock P5100XXALD6.
15. There is no need to flash the bootloader and CSC. Do so at your own risk.
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========== Step 2 - Flashing ClockworkMod Recovery ================
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1. Download the attached recovery file "p5100-recovery.tar.md5.zip" and extract it.
2. Shut down your tab.
3. Disconnect tab from USB and/or power cables.
4. Hold "Power+Volume UP" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate download mode.
5. Press "Volume DOWN" physical button on your tablet to confirm and enter ODIN mode.
6. On your PC, open "Odin3 v1.85.exe"
7. Press "PDA" button in ODIN and select the "p5100-recovery.tar.md5" file.
8. Connect your tablet using a USB cable. In ODIN you should see the device "<added>" message appear. If you do not, there is a problem with the Samsung drivers installation.
9. Confirm that only the following options are checked in ODIN: "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time", "PDA". DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION!!! NEVER!!!
10. Click the big "Start" button and wait a few seconds. Flashing recovery.img is super-fast!
11. After recovery flash, the tablet will reset automatically.
12. Congratulations you are now running recovery for your tablet.
13. Note: Internal SD is not working with this recovery, you must use external microSD cards to load up ZIPs.
14. You can also download and extract the kernel and flash it also on "PDA" if you want a rooted Kernel
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========== Step 3 - Enabling root access ================
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1. Download the attached file "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip".
2. Copy the "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip" file to the external microSD card.
3. Shut down your tab.
4. Insert the microSD in the tablet.
5. Hold "Power+Volume DOWN" physical buttons on your tablet to initiate recovery mode. It takes a while to start up recovery (10-15 seconds) so be patient. Try not to press too hard on the buttons as it does not help at all (takes same amount of time :-D)
6. Use the "Volume UP" and "Volume DOWN" buttons to navigate (select options) and the "Power" button to select. Don't HOLD the buttons, just press them (like a click or something).
7. Select the option to install ZIP from sdcard.
8. Navigate to where you copied the "CWM-root-P5100-v1.zip" file and select it.
9. Wait for the operation to complete.
10. Navigate back and select option to "Reboot system"
11. Congratulations you have a fresh stock ROM with CWM and root ready to go!
12. Enjoy
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Thanks and greetings go to:
- Galaxian-Soup
- nycbjr
- All others who help and bring value to the XDA comunity!
Peace and have fun!
C.

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Looking for mirrors. This is a very large file!
Thanks.

Ah damnit lol this was almost what i was looking for. I need the one for the wifi version.
Do you think the recovery would be the same? Thats the only part i really need lol.
Nvmind i see its all in one file lol

Recovery is in an independent folder, you don't flash the initial zip lol.
Anyway, the recovery and root steps should apply to p5110 as well.
Cheers,
C.

Thank you for all the hard work. I'm sure my Willy nilly ways will require me to use this
Sent from a note on fire in the middle of the sea

Hi,
I see that in your instructions for flashin stock do not use file "BOOTLOADER_P5100XXALD6_365113_REV02_user_low_ship. tar.md5" which is otherwise included in the package, does that mean that it did not necessarily use one?
When it is necessary to use that file?
Thanks.

Updating the bootloader is not required.
Playing with bootloaders is very risky and dangerous in general (can permanently brick tab).
Bootloader is responsible for the download mode. If you can access it and flash using odin, there is no need to mess with it. Upgrading it may result in a locked boot mode, meaning you can't flash custom stuff anymore.
I included only the required files and steps so you guys don't have to look for the right combination.
Peace,
C.

Thank you for the file sir oh sir.
Rapidshare mirror
Sized at 492.65MB, i recompressed the file using 7-zip to cut off the size a bit. It is below 500MB, meaning it's Dev Host friendly.
Code:
stock-safe-p5100-4.0.3-v1.zip 2E5566F2311BAD666A8CFD9674AEE0A5
stock-safe-p5100-4.0.3-v1.7z 946AAC1EDE408FFCA48BAF592AC3F92C
Step1-Stock
MODEM_P5100XXLD6_REV_01_CL1128355.tar.md5 07EFC235DC6989D50C9321076EDCDFC1
PLATFORM_P5100XXALD6_365113_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 8186B1660ED2D4C1752336014ED047FD
Step2-Recovery
recovery.tar.md5 16AFDD2FEDBD8476521D9C144C823023
Step3-Root
CWM-root-P5100-v1 4D2E472F0C0A640F4170B9500F39FCAC
Can someone please confirm the hashs?

I rooted my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 WiFi GT-P5110 using the manual and it works fine!
Thanks for the manual
Sent from my r00t3d GT- P5110 using XDA Premium App

Updated new version of the stock image.
Thanks for this find go to our friend "zi0m3k" (cheers, mate!)
C.

How did you capture the stock recovery from the device? I would like to do the same from my GT-P5113, but (of course) one has to flash CWM first to get access, and that overwrites the recovery.

Stock recovery comes with the stock ROM, so you need to overwrite it, not capture it.
But, to clarify the issue, you can root your device without a custom recovery. After you root, you can dump system images using the "dd" command.
Rooting using CWM zips is just more convenient and easier for everyone, it's not the only option, though. There was root before recovery...
C.

cheatman said:
Stock recovery comes with the stock ROM, so you need to overwrite it, not capture it.
But, to clarify the issue, you can root your device without a custom recovery. After you root, you can dump system images using the "dd" command.
Rooting using CWM zips is just more convenient and easier for everyone, it's not the only option, though. There was root before recovery...
C.
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I know that the final goal is to overwrite the recovery to get the benefits of CWM (e.g.). But if you want to save the *stock* recovery first, you need to capture/dump it from the device somehow before flashing (correct me if my logic here is incorrect).
Also, yes, I know a good way to dump it is with "dd", but one needs root to do that (I tried for the hell of it, to see if there was non-root read access, but alas, no).
I think you have hit upon my question regarding root: did you root the tab without flashing CWM? If so that will allow "dd" to capture the stock recovery, yes. If you used CWM, that you overwrote the recovery, and you would not have been able to save the stock recovery in that case.
I have not found a rooting method for the GT-P5113 that does not involve flashing CWM, so I cannot figure out how to same my stock recovery, which I would like to do before flashing CWM (and thereby losing the stock recovery forever).

I obviously dumped the recovery before I flashed CWM, otherwise it wouldn't be stock.
If I get you right, you want to know the root exploit I used to root my p5100 to get suid and be able to copy the "su" binary. In fact, getting elevated rights on a linux system if you have direct access to it is not rocket science. However, because that's a lot to write, here is a more simple solution you can apply to get a stock recovery that I didn't have at the time:
1. Go to samfirmware.com and download a stock rom for your device.
2. Extract the .tar.md5 files and get the "recovery.img" out of them. Usually the "boot" and "platform" files have one inside.
I reckon all p51xx devices have the same recovery anyway, but it might not be the case.
C.

cheatman said:
I obviously dumped the recovery before I flashed CWM, otherwise it wouldn't be stock.
If I get you right, you want to know the root exploit I used to root my p5100 to get suid and be able to copy the "su" binary. In fact, getting elevated rights on a linux system if you have direct access to it is not rocket science. However, because that's a lot to write, here is a more simple solution you can apply to get a stock recovery that I didn't have at the time:
1. Go to samfirmware.com and download a stock rom for your device.
2. Extract the .tar.md5 files and get the "recovery.img" out of them. Usually the "boot" and "platform" files have one inside.
I reckon all p51xx devices have the same recovery anyway, but it might not be the case.
C.
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Hi, yes, that's exactly right - I wanted to know how you got elevated rights in order to use dd for this.
I really want the recovery image from *my* stock tablet - not one off the net.
Could you private message me, if you are uncomfortable talking about it here. I am well-versed in Linux (I've done kernel development, I'm part of the Gentoo Linux dev team, etc.), so I am no stranger to Linux. I know there are exploits now and then, but they are not usually trivial. If you found a new one for the current kernel, then I'm impressed, and please do tell. If you found the exploit somewhere on the net, can you send me a link?
Thanks, Joe

Well, I must admit I actually took my time thinking whether I should actually write a reply :-D
However, my main concern is having to write a lot to explain stuff, but considering you are a kernel dev, this should be easy peasy. In short, I didn't force my way in, I just *convinced* the system to let me in. It's an inherent problem of Android, in fact:
1. Extracted the boot.img and unpacked it.
2. Replaced the adbd binary in the ramdisk with an unsecure one.
3. Repackaged and flashed using ODIN.
4. Used adb root to get into the system, the *regular* way. Once adbd lets
5. Installed su and superuser.apk.
There is no need to exploit the kernel if the system is inherently flawed when it comes to direct access (adb root exists). Any and all Android devices that use this layout (boot.img) can be rooted this way. Sorry to disappoint you about the exploit, but I am no *real* dev. I just know my way around :-D
PS: You can get the latest boot.img I did for this purpose here
Hope it helps with your recovery dump,
C.

cheatman said:
There is no need to exploit the kernel if the system is inherently flawed when it comes to direct access (adb root exists).
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Very interesting - that was my missing piece of the puzzle - I had not realized one could replace the adbd. Makes sense. I will certainly give this all a try! I may be experienced with Linux, but I have a lot less background in android internals; learning quickly, though. In fact, my next project (when I get some time) is to try building the GT-P5113 ROM from source (and also some delving into AOSP). Being able to customize at the source level would be very cool.

LavaJoe said:
Very interesting - that was my missing piece of the puzzle - I had not realized one could replace the adbd. Makes sense. I will certainly give this all a try! I may be experienced with Linux, but I have a lot less background in android internals; learning quickly, though. In fact, my next project (when I get some time) is to try building the GT-P5113 ROM from source (and also some delving into AOSP). Being able to customize at the source level would be very cool.
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I would be eternally grateful if you could post the stock rom for the 5113 (including stock recovery) if you can. I would settle for just the stock recovery in flashable form via odin etc.

A read through Samsung's kernel source reveals that the governors are already coded into the kernel (install voltage control and you can switch between governors and schedulers at will).
It looks like the set stock speed on the 10.1 5113 is 1008MHz.
Does anyone know how/where in the kernel overclocking is programmed?
The source also looks pretty comprehensive for the tablet and apparently is very similar to that of the 7" tab. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard for a veteran coder to fix this up for the 10" users.
I haven't coded in years and I'm not familiar enough with Android to do anything but attempt to compile the source from Samsung.

Hi,
Does this work on P5100XXLD6 ?
Android version 4.0.3
Thanks

upgrade to CWM 10.1 caused my device to FAIL..need help!

Hey whiz kids,
I upgraded to a new NIghtly cm-10.1 for my tf300t through the custom roms app. Problem is I didn't have a upgraded bootloader, it could be as old as honeycomb I don't know. Whats happening now is a the first Asus screen loads up and its just frozen there permanently until the device dies. I can get into RCK and Fastboot. Apparently I don't have a backup either. What are my options?

GoinGorillazzz said:
Hey whiz kids,
I upgraded to a new NIghtly cm-10.1 for my tf300t through the custom roms app. Problem is I didn't have a upgraded bootloader, it could be as old as honeycomb I don't know. Whats happening now is a the first Asus screen loads up and its just frozen there permanently until the device dies. I can get into RCK and Fastboot. Apparently I don't have a backup either. What are my options?
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Whoops, sneezed and clicked the Thanks button. Oh well... you have my thanks.
Load a stock ROM on you microSD (available on ASUS' support website), and flash it from recovery. This should update your bootloader in addition to flashing a bootable ROM. Then, reflash CM's nightly.

It might be better to ask in the 300T section in case there's any slight idiosyncrasy's that differ from the TF700T.
Marty is right though you should be able to flash back to ICS and start over with an unlocked bootloader.

Appreciate the comments back..thanks. I tried the suggested idea, however, the microsd card inserted on the side of the tablet doesnt have an option in recovery to open up and view the files. The only option I have is to look through the internal usb storage drive, since I cant connect the tab to my computer in an way I tried so far, I cant get an old rom into the internal drive.?? Its just frozen on the asus bootloader screen and wont even turn off lol.

GoinGorillazzz said:
Appreciate the comments back..thanks. I tried the suggested idea, however, the microsd card inserted on the side of the tablet doesnt have an option in recovery to open up and view the files. The only option I have is to look through the internal usb storage drive, since I cant connect the tab to my computer in an way I tried so far, I cant get an old rom into the internal drive.?? Its just frozen on the asus bootloader screen and wont even turn off lol.
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Hold down the power button long enough will enventually turn off the device. Make sure it off first then boot into recovery and see if you can access your sdcard. If not working hookup usb cable between pc and your device, boot into recovery (home page), then open adb on your pc and make sure the rom file is in the same directory of your adb command, on your pc run this command to copy file to your internal memory:
adb push c:\folder_where_adb_and rom_zipfile\rom.zip /sdcard

OK..I sent the file using adb push it took like 90secs and it confirmed the asus jellybean firmware (10.4.2.16) file at 100mb. Only problem is is that its not showing up in the sdcard. There are just a bunch of folders with no new .zip files.?? I dont understand why the file wouldn't show up after it says it sent it.

Which custom recovery are you using? Sounds like you need to re-do it from a PC when in fastboot mode ( choose USB icon in boot loader ). Make sure you use the latest TWRP or CWM as they both read the card fine.

GoinGorillazzz said:
Hey whiz kids, I can get into RCK and Fastboot.
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If you are at RCK what happens when you press then release (and wait) volume + (up)?

Shamelessly ripped from Pretoriano80's excellent summary thread from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
I copied it here because I wanted to point out the rename step that's needed if you're on stock recovery somehow. I too am curious as to what recovery is active on your system...
*** Factory Restore after a softbrick/Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore ***
When You Need This?
* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)
* If you don't like JB and you want ICS back
* if you want to get back to a clean stock firmware
Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with stock recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware)
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)
3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .
Note: Keep in mind that Windows doesn't show the known file extensions so most users don't have to put the .ZIP extension in the filename.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with custom recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware)
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop
3)Rename the file to something like "recover.zip" uploade it to the root of your MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire
5) From the recovery menu press Install and select the "recover.zip" file ...wait until the install process ends and then restart your device.
Note: Keep in mind that Windows doesn't show the known file extensions so most users don't have to put the .zip extension in the filename.

Beginners Guide to root and flashing a custom ROM on the TF700T

Last edit: Jan 2, 2018
The information here can be found in many places on the web and several forums. But when I started flashing custom ROMs about two years ago, I got frustrated many times because I found that information to be scattered, fragmented and in many cases outdated.
I hope this guide will make it a little easier for those users who wish to unleash the potential of this tablet but have no idea where to start. This is meant to be for inexperienced users who may be flashing for the first time.
If you find information I provide here to be incorrect or outdated, please do chime in!
And the standard disclaimer: I am not responsible if you misunderstand instructions I give here, if my instructions are wrong, if you forget to charge the battery and the tablet dies halfway through a flash or if your house goes up in flames.
YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
First things first:
Backup everything on your tablet you care about to an external microSD or your PC. Don't worry about your apps. You can always install them from the Play Store.
This is just common sense. It is not inherently risky to flash custom ROMs. But something can wrong at any time and you have to be careful. If you are, this is a safe procedure.
Basically the process of flashing a custom ROM on the TF700 involves three steps:1) Unlock the bootloader using Asus' Unlock tool
2) Install a custom recovery on the tablet
3) Flash a custom ROM of your choice using said custom recovery​Rooting is optional
To install a custom ROM it is not necessary to root the tablet. You do have to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery no matter what, but in my opinion rooting is an unnecessary step since any custom ROM you flash will be rooted anyway.
But if you want to root the TF700 on stock firmware there are three ways to go about it:
Up to firmware version 10.6.1.14.8 you could use a tool called Motochopper to root the TF700. Asus plugged the hole Motochopper exploited in the last firmware update.
For firmware version 10.6.1.14.10 there is Kingo Android Root (only works on Windows AFAIK).
And then there is Towelroot, a one-click-root exploit. It's an apk, so no PC necessary. Only Towelroot v1 works for the TF700 and it's hard to find. My dog ate the copy I had..
Unlocking the bootloader
Your tablet should be fully charged at this point!
Make sure "USB debugging" is checked in Settings > Developer Options (if you don't see it, go to About Tablet and tap 7 times on Build Number)
Download the Asus Unlock Tool v7 from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634776735
On your tablet, in Settings > Security check "Unknown Sources"
Copy the .apk to your tablet.
Find the apk in your tablet's file browser, tap it and let it install
Open the app and follow the instructions. You will loose your warranty as soon as you click "I agree".
Update 2/15: Google added another wrinkle: It now checks even sideloaded apps and refuses to install them if they are considered not secure. The Unlock tool seems to fail their test. v8 does not install at all anymore. v7 will install if you allow "less secure apps" in your Google account settings. On the web - not your Google account on the tablet
July 2015: And another wrinkel... It seems to be pretty consistent now that the Unlock Tool hangs on the Google account password step. I suspect something changed on the Google side. It probably doesn't allow the tool to check/compare the password anymore. There have been quite a few security changes lately and the unlock tool never gets updated so I suspect that Google now is blocking access by the tool to it's servers.
The work-around is easy enough: Delete the Google account from the tablet (Settings > Accounts), then run the tool again. If that doesn't do it, do a factory reset from Settings, reboot and during the initial setup establish a WiFi connection but skip the google account setup, then run the tool
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If you get an unspecified "network error" you could be in for some major headaches. Many tablet's serial number and/or the mac address of the mainboard seem to be registered incorrectly in Asus database. This problem is widely discussed on several forums, just google: "cannot unlock TF700" or similar and read the threads. Too many variables to discuss this here...
To check if you are unlocked, boot the tablet and read the tiny script. It should say:
The device is unlocked.
Installing a custom recovery on your tablet
To determine if you need to update your bootloader read post #3
I highly recommend you choose TWRP as your custom recovery. If you want CWM, you are on your own.
To push TWRP to your tablet you need to set up "Fastboot" between your tablet and your PC. Fastboot is a protocol that enables you low level access to your tablet.
Practice/Background
Power down your tablet and disconnect it from the dock
Push and hold the Volume Down key (left side of the rocker) and the Power key until you feel the tablet vibrate twice. Let go when you see the tiny script. Read it and it tells you that your tablet is now in fastboot mode and you will see three icons (I assume again you are on a JB 4.2 bootloader. In older bootloaders you had 4 icons and had to select the USB icon to get into fastboot mode):
RCK - (which should be flashing) is your recovery (the stock recovery at this point, but once TWRP is installed this is one way to get into it)
Android - is your system, selecting it boots you back to into your ROM.
Wipe Data - stay away! Especially with custom software installed never, ever use this option!
To toggle between the three icons use Volume Down, to select one use Volume Up. Try it but do not push Volume Up when the 'Wipe data' icon is flashing!​
Installing ADB and fastboot plus the necessary drivers
For a working ADB/fastboot connection from PC to tablet you need:
a) Asus device drivers – if you connect the tablet to your PC and it's recognized as a portable device you should be ok. If not, download the Asus Sync Utility from their support/downloads site and install it to get the drivers, then uninstall the program from your PC if you don't want it. The drivers will stay.
b) Fastboot and ADB drivers which will be installed if you run the tool below.
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10:
Download and run this cool little tool [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.1 - xda-developers (don't forget to hit the Thanks button)
The tool installs the adb and fastboot.exe to a folder on your C:\ drive (look for adb) and the corresponding drivers. Takes about 15 seconds.
On Windows 8.+ you need to turn off the driver verification feature. Here's a great video on how to do it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afrvSGiMAtk
Win XP (and all other Win versions if the above does not work for some reason)
I recommend the "ADB Install Tool" mentioned above or the 'Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool': [TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [7-18-13] - xda-developers
Either works fine.
If you need the drivers, get them here and install manually in Device Manager:[ADB/FB/APX Driver] Universal Naked Driver 0.72 (We dont need no stinking HTC Sync) - xda-developers
Win7 and Win8 users seem to have the best luck wth the drivers sbdags provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646279
It's fine if you want to use his Recovery Install Tool from that thread. But I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with basic fastboot commands! There are lots of tuturials all over the web.
Linux:Check out this site https://code.google.com/p/adb-fastboot-install/
iOS:[GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!) - xda-developers or:
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
TROUBLE WITH ADB FASTBOOT DRIVERS? SALVATION IS NEAR!! (May 2017 edit)
And it is called FWUL (F-orget(?) Windows Use Linux) a great Arch Linux distro that you can boot off a USB stick or CD with simple adb fastboot all setup for you. Follow the instructions, set your boot sequence to boot from USB or SD drive first and disable Secure Boot in your BIOS Security settings. I have fought with Windows driver problems as long as I have been using Android devices and some stuff I never got to work. With this baby I was able to connect to 4 different Android devices with no problems at all. A beauty! https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../live-iso-adb-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755
The fun begins
Fastboot does not play well with USB 3.0, so use a USB 2.0 port for this. And no hubs and such....
Boot the tablet into fastboot mode and connect it to your computer via the original USB cable
In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder that contains your adb.exe and fastboot.exe
Win 7/8/10: Inside that folder Shift + right click and select "Open command window here".
For Win XP click here
select 'Run' from the Start menu, type
Code:
cmd
and hit Enter. In the resulting command prompt type
Code:
cd C:\adb\ [I](or whatever the path to your fastboot folder is..)[/I]
If all of the above fails follow these instructions: https://www.michaelcrump.net/power-tip-for-windows-users-open-command-prompt-here/
In the command window on your PC type:
Code:
fastboot devices
If that command returns a string of numbers and letters, you are good as gold.
View attachment 3070087
If it returns: "No devices found", fastboot is not working - yet - and you have to troubleshoot.
Getting the correct drivers working can be the hardest part of this exercise. If your computer does not "see" the tablet in fastboot, try to uninstall the existing driver (if any) in Device Manager and manually install the Google Universal Naked Drivers. And if Windows does not cooperate at all, PM me and I can hook you up with a Puppy Linux live CD with fastboot/adb set up already.
Let's assume everything is good:
On your computer go here: https://twrp.me/devices/asustransformerinfinityTF700T.html
Download the latest version of TWRP. Version 2.8.0 or later is ready for KitKat and Lollipop custom roms as well as backward compatible with JB ROMs.
FYI ONLY: If you for whatever reason want to format your data partition:
Formatting /data starting with TWRP 2.7.x and later takes a lot longer than in previous versions (up to 90 minutes). LET IT FINISH. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE FORMATTING.
Formatting data is only necessary in cases of data corruption.
Place the TWRP file into the same directory as your fastboot.exe.
Again check the connection with
Code:
fastboot devices
If you get the connection, in the command window type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery <name-of-file>
This will flash the recovery to the recovery partition
Example:
If the file is named TWRP_2.8.6.2_TF700_recovery.img, the fastboot command is:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery TWRP_2.8.6.2_TF700_recovery.img
You can rename the file to something easier to type, but file name and fastboot command have to match.
So if you renamed the file to twrp.img:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.img
If your recovery comes as a blob:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
If it is successful type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
and let the tablet boot up normally.
Booting back into the (not rooted) stock rom you may get a dialog from TWRP asking you if you want to root.
You can accept or cancel it - doesn't matter. I assume you are going to install a custom rom and they are rooted anyway.
Create a nandroid
Your almost there! You are now on the stock ROM with a custom recovery installed.
Power the tablet down and boot into the bootloader menu with Volume Down and Power buttons.
With RCK flashing, push Volume Up and you should boot into TWRP. Familiarize yourself with the many options of the touch based interface without executing anything yet. TWRP is very user friendly. You basically cannot do anything of consequence "by accident", so don't be shy.
Touch "Backup", leave the default selection as they are and swipe the button to create a nandroid (a backup) of your current system.
This is a very healthy habit to develop: You always want to have a nandroid of your last working system squared away so that you can do a simple restore if you flash something that does not work, or something goes wrong during a flash. With a working recovery and a good nandroid you are minutes away from a working system if you soft brick your tablet.
Hint:
It's a good idea to have at least one good nandroid on external media. Sooner or later you will format your data partition and if you're like me, you may forget to backup your nandroids in the heat of the moment..
Installing a custom ROM
From here on out it's as easy as downloading the installation file of your custom ROM, booting into TWRP, choosing "Install" and navigating to the zip of the ROM you want to flash.
If you see a "signed" in the zip file name (best_rom_ever_signed.zip), make sure you check "verify zip signature" under the "Install" menu. Some devs sign their ROM zips - a better way to ensure file integrity than md5 sum.
Whatever you decide to flash: READ THE OP of the corresponding thread and make sure you have the correct bootloader and the required recovery installed! I can't stress this enough! If you are not sure, DO NOT FLASH!
Look for the ROMs in the Development section of the XDA forum for this tablet: Transformer TF700 Android Development - xda-developers or check out post #2. There's a description of the most popular roms for this tablet.
It is mandatory to do a Factory Wipe in TWRP before installing a custom ROM or going from one ROM base to another (a so called clean install).
If you choose 'Wipe' in TWRP, all you have to do is swipe the button - 'Factory Wipe' is the default selection under the 'Wipe' menu. You will loose your apps, but it will not wipe your /data/media/ folder where your files, pictures, etc live.
If you do this right before flashing the custom ROM, make sure you have the zip file of your custom ROM on your microSD - not on your internal SD where it may get wiped....
Once you installed a custom recovery NEVER EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - AND I REPEAT: NEVER! - use the 'Wipe Data' option from the bootloader menu or the "Factory Reset" option in Settings > Backup&Restore.
In your custom recovery you have the option to wipe, backup and restore every partition on your tablet selectively or collectively. Any wiping, any backup and any restore of the system, data, recovery or boot partitions MUST be done in your recovery (or in fastboot)!
You can safely use Titanium Backup or Asus Backup for apps and settings, but that's it. For everything else use your recovery.
Hit the 'Thanks' button and rate the thread 5 stars if this helped you

ROMs for the TF700
Update June 2017:
Time moves on and this tablet is till alive....
Most of the roms below are ancient by now. One dev, the legendary timduru, is still working for this tablet and currently supporting Nougatella, Android 7.1.2 for this tablet.
Skip to here if you are thinking about a current rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72540013&postcount=346
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KatKiss-KatshMallow by timduru (MM on the TF700 - who would have thought?) is still under intermittent but active development and it is a beauty. Multi-window support anyone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/development/rom-t3282166
CROMi-X is based on the latest Asus firmware (JB 4.2.1) for this tablet with many, many tweaks and improvements, but since there have been no further Asus updates, development on this rom has stopped. This rom would give you the most Asus-like experience on this tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
And here is the recent incarnation of this rom: CROMi-X Resurrected: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tra...pment/cromi-x-5-4-resurrected-tweaks-t3273515
@LetMeKnow still releases a new teak here and there, so keep following the thread.
Development on all of the following roms has stopped. The devs have moved on to other devices
CROMBi-KK is based on CM11 and tweaked for this tablet but a little buggy. The later LP based roms from the same team are definitely better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672751
CyanogenMod is build from the ground up, CM10.x emulating JB 4.3, CM11 emulating KitKat (JB 4.4). CM was not build with a transformer (keyboard) in mind, but the dev has ironed out most of those bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957660
ZOMBi-X: From the same team that developed CROMi-X and CROMBi-KK. Based on OMNI rom with multi-window support.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/development/rom-t2857931
ZOMBi-POP The (almost last) project from the CROMI/CROMBi/ZOMBi team. It's Omni based Lollipop for the TF700
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/development/rom-t3006593
A note: This rom will run with data formatted to ext4, which is the OEM default. But it benefits from /data on F2FS, the new file system developed by Samsung, more than any other rom before it. Changing the file system for /data to F2FS has become very easy since the TWRP team build support for it into their recovery. I wrote a guide for converting your data partition to F2FS here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tra.../guide-convert-data-to-f2fs-twrp-2-8-t3073471
That same team took one final stab at a 6.0 rom for this tablet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65968239&postcount=3719
But I would call this definitely an unfinished product with a doubtful future.
CM12 I don't run CM roms - try it for yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-0-t3006624
OmniROM by lj50036 who's on the ZOMBi team
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/development/rom-omnirom-tf700t-t3056438
There are quite a few more variants, check them out in the XDA Development forum and don't forget to make a nandroid before flashing anything new
AND IF YOU LIKE YOUR NEW ROM, SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION AND DONATE TO THE DEVELOPER!
Alternative methods to install TWRP
Edit February 2015
In this section I originally explained how to flash TWRP to your device using apps like GooManager (currently not supported anyway), TWRP Manager or Flashify from the Play Store which do it right from your tablet. These apps "save you the trouble" of getting ADB and fastboot set up and working on your PC. These methods still exist and they do work sometimes (and if you have root), but I will not recommend or promote them any longer.
Why?
Because I'v read too many stories about these apps failing, even flashing to the wrong partition - you name it.
If you are not willing to invest the time to learn the basics about ADB and fastboot (google "adb fastboot xda tutorial") and install the necessary drivers on your PC, you should not be flashing anything to your tablet!
GET ADB AND FASTBOOT WORKING!
I have spent quite a few hours helping users who got themselves into a situation where the only thing they could access on their tablet was recovery, but they did not know anything about adb/fastboot and did not set it up when the tablet was still working. To get it to work with a soft bricked tablet is much, much harder!!
Sooner or later you will do something stupid (I have done it and so will you) and ADB/fastboot may save your bacon IF you had it working when you didn't really need it.

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR BOOTLOADER
The last official Asus firmware update to JB 4.2.1 brought us to the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader - and it will be the last one we ever get since there will not be any Asus firmware updates anymore.
If you are on an older bootloader and want to run a KK or Lollipop ROM, you should update your bootloader to this version.
Determining which bootloader you currently have
From an "Off" state, boot the tablet with Volume Down and Power into the bootloader menu. Read the small script in the upper left. You'll see
US_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801" or similar.
US or WW, JP, CN is your SKU or region
10.6.1.14.10 is your bootloader version
20130801 is the build date (and immaterial in most cases).
Updating your bootloader
Still on stock with stock recovery:
Just OTA update to the last Asus firmware or flash it manually.
Custom ROM with custom recovery
Either:
1. Flash Asus stock firmware in your custom recovery
Download the official Asus firmware, unzip it once, flash that second zip in TWRP or CWM.
The distinct disadvantage of this method is that you will loose your custom ROM and your custom recovery and you will have to reflash them, but it works to get you onto the latest bootloader - or the latest stock rom if you desire to return to stock​Or:
2. Flash only the bootloader in recovery
This is what I would recommend you do.
Go here for a collection of flashable bootloader/recovery packages: http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/general/firmware-10-6-14-10-twrp-t2867157
If all you need is the latest US bootloader, go to post #3.
The packages (bootloader + recovery) will replace not only your bootloader, but also your current recovery with whatever the TWRP version in the package is.To flash a KK or Lollipop ROM afterwards you need TWRP 2.8.+.
If you choose a bootloader package with an older recovery, you need to flash the latest TWRP version after you flashed the above bootloader package. In between you have to reboot (do not skip this step!)​

sbdags said:
@moderator could we sticky this please.
Brilliant post Bernd
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Damn -you beat me to post 3! LOL
But thanks - almost everything I know about Android I learned following your lead.

berndblb said:
Damn -you beat me to post 3! LOL
But thanks - almost everything I know about Android I learned following your lead.
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Yes after I posted I wondered if I was jumping the gun.... Maybe a mod can sort it for you? Sorry!
Mod edit: I deleted your previous post to give the third post to OP. I will copy paste it here.
@stamatis could we sticky this please.
Brilliant post Bernd :good:

sbdags said:
Yes after I posted I wondered if I was jumping the gun.... Maybe a mod can sort it for you? Sorry!
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No problem. You "jumping the gun" is an honor to me.
Thanks

Well written and very informative post. Thread stuck.

please help
Yes i am a total noob goober.:cyclops:.I want to unlock root and flash my tf700 ..I have watched plenty of youtube vids and read how to do it, enough to where i think i am comfortable. Well I downloaded the file from asus website to unlock the M8 and it wont open on the tablet. It says file not supported. So i tried to download it on my computer and transfer it over, well my computer cant install the drivers for my tablet..urgghh.. So I saw an older article saying it would work if we downloaded the M7 file, Well that downloaded and worked I was able to open and go through the prompts, I signed away and clicked ok.. Yet another error...Which I read might happen, but I tried 20 or so times and still nothing. Am i way over my head in this, It sounds so simple to do...Any help or am i a lost cause?
Thanks

blackc3 said:
Yes i am a total noob goober.:cyclops:.I want to unlock root and flash my tf700 ..I have watched plenty of youtube vids and read how to do it, enough to where i think i am comfortable. Well I downloaded the file from asus website to unlock the M8 and it wont open on the tablet. It says file not supported.
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I think you mean v8, v7 for the Asus Unlock tool?
You have to extract it. On the tablet you can use the app ES File Explorer from the Play Store. It downloads as a .rar file, the result has to be an apk
So i tried to download it on my computer and transfer it over, well my computer cant install the drivers for my tablet..urgghh..
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You have to get the drivers working - no excuses
Without working drivers you cannot push a recovery to your tablet. What Windows version do you have?
Try installing the Asus PC Sync Utility, try the Google Naked Drivers, try the ones attached to this post (note: I have not tested these myself) - you will have to find the correct combination for your PC yourself.
Here are a few links that may be helpful.
http://www.addictivetips.com/window...-or-device-drivers-manually-in-windows-vista/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2670645&page=3
So I saw an older article saying it would work if we downloaded the M7 file, Well that downloaded and worked I was able to open and go through the prompts, I signed away and clicked ok.. Yet another error...Which I read might happen, but I tried 20 or so times and still nothing. Am i way over my head in this, It sounds so simple to do...Any help or am i a lost cause?
Thanks
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No. You just got started!
Here are a couple of different approaches if you cannot unlock:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...discussion/42587-my-unlocking-experience.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51210808&postcount=6

Thanks for the guide,
everything went smooth until this step:
fastboot -i 0x05B0 flash recovery twrp.blob
Now my cmd just hangs there (been like 10 mins), not sure if i should restart tablet or cmd? Tablet still in fastboot screen. Thanks.

What do you get with this command:
fastboot devices
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berndblb said:
What do you get with this command:
fastboot devices
Sent from my K00C using Tapatalk
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It recognizing it correctly (atleast from what I understood from the guide). If it matters, I installed twrp 2.7 instead since it indicated 2.6.3.2+
I get:
015d2bbce9141e18 fastboot
Can I safely reboot/close cmd and try again?

Yes. Ctrl C will cancel the command, you should get the command prompt back.
Strange... twrp.blob is in the same folder as your fastboot.exe, right?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk

Wait! There's a typo in my post!!! LOL!
And you are the first one to notice it!
Try
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
OP updated
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berndblb said:
Wait! There's a typo in my post!!! LOL!
And you are the first one to notice it!
Try
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
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I tried that too initially seeing it in the cromi kk rom. However it didn't do anything either when I cancelled the first one that hanged.
But funny, I rebooted and tried again using your guide 0x05b0 and it worked. So I'm not sure what happened there. I used a lower case "b" this second time.. lol
Just downloading cromi kk now, thanks!

droijo said:
I tried that too initially seeing it in the cromi kk rom. However it didn't do anything either when I cancelled the first one that hanged.
But funny, I rebooted and tried again using your guide 0x05b0 and it worked. So I'm not sure what happened there. I used a lower case "b" this second time.. lol
Just downloading cromi kk now, thanks!
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He, he, he - always wondered about that "-i 0x0B05" bit. I had this guide (including the typo) up on a different forum for months and quite a few people followed it successfully. I suspect
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.blob
would work just as well.
Off to test it....
Edit: Yep - the above command just flashed TWRP 2.7 to my tablet without a hitch. So fastboot seems to totally ignore the -i 0x0B05 part (which is the Asus vendor ID).
Anybody know why every reputable website out there (e.g. TWRP, Androidroot) has it as part of the fastboot commands?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk

berndblb said:
He, he, he - always wondered about that "-i 0x0B05" bit. I had this guide (including the typo) up on a different forum for months and quite a few people followed it successfully. I suspect
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.blob
would work just as well.
Off to test it....
Edit: Yep - the above command just flashed TWRP 2.7 to my tablet without a hitch. So fastboot seems to totally ignore the -i 0x0B05 part (which is the Asus vendor ID).
Anybody know why every reputable website out there (e.g. TWRP, Androidroot) has it as part of the fastboot commands?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk
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A question for @_that as I always thought you needed the ID. Maybe not?

sbdags said:
A question for @_that as I always thought you needed the ID. Maybe not?
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Apparently there was an older fastboot version that needed it. I've not used the ID for a long time.
It doesn't matter if you use 0x0B05 or 0xb05, it's the same number.

Great tut.
Thanks for posting. Good info, very concise.
berndblb said:
I hope this guide will make it a little easier for those users who wish to unleash the potential of this tablet but have no idea where to start. This is meant to be for inexperienced users who may be flashing for the first time.
If you find information I provide here to be incorrect or outdated, please do chime in!
And the standard disclaimer: I am not responsible if you misunderstand instructions I give here or if my instructions are dead wrong. I may be a fiend who's going for the world record in tablets bricked. Do your own research, read thrice, ask twice, flash once.
YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
First things first:
Backup everything on your tablet you care about to an external microSD or your PC. Don't worry about your apps. You can always install them from the Play Store.
Basically the process of flashing a custom ROM on the TF700 involves three steps:
1) Unlock the bootloader using Asus' Unlock tool
2) Install a custom recovery on the tablet
3) Flash a custom ROM of your choice using the custom recovery​
Rooting is optional
To install a custom ROM it is not necessary to root the tablet. You do have to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery no matter what, but in my opinion rooting is an unnecessary step. However - as of today, Feb 27, 2014, another path to installing a custom recovery opened up (again) and that method (using GooManager to install TWRP - see below) requires you to be rooted.
So if you want to root the TF700 on stock firmware there are two ways to go about it:
Up to firmware version 10.6.1.14.8 you could use a tool called Motochopper to root the TF700. Asus plugged the hole Motochopper exploited in the last firmware update.
For firmware version 10.6.1.14.10 there is Kingo Android Root (only works on Windows AFAIK). There was some controversy around Kingo. Late last year their threads on XDA got closed because they used the vroot method which had a sniffer component that collected information and sent it to servers in China. The developers of Kingo removed vroot and worked it out with XDA. Their threads got re-opened in December. So I believe Kingo is safe to use - but you be the judge of that....
Unlocking the bootloader
Your tablet should be fully charged at this point!
Make sure "USB debugging" is checked in Settings > Developer Options (if you don't see it, go to About Tablet and tap 7 times on Build Number)
Go to Asus website: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support-
Select your device, choose "Android" for OS and look for the "Utilities" on the resulting page.
Download the Asus Unlock Tool v8 (I assume you are on JB 4.2 firmware)
The tool downloads as a .rar file which is an archive you have to decompress. 7zip is a free and very good Windows tool that will do it for you or use ES File Explorer on the tablet
On your tablet, in Settings > Security check "Unknown Sources"
Copy the .apk you extracted from the .rar archive to your tablet.
Find the apk in your tablet's file browser, tap it and let it install
Open the app and follow the instructions. You will loose your warranty as soon as you click "I agree".
This can be a 5 Minute operation that goes without a hitch or a very frustrating experience with lots of error messages. There is no definite rhyme or reason for this. For some people it works like a charm, for others it works after 15, 25 or 55 attempts, for some never.... This problem is widely discussed on several forums. For now I assume it goes ok.
To check if you are unlocked, boot the tablet and read the tiny script. It should say: This device is unlocked.
Installing a custom recovery on your tablet
I highly recommend you choose TWRP as your custom recovery. If you want CWM, you are on your own.
To push TWRP to your tablet you need to set up "Fastboot" between your tablet and your PC. Fastboot is a protocol that enables you low level access to your tablet.
Practice/Background
Power down your tablet and disconnect it from the dock
Push and hold the Volume Down key (left side of the rocker) and the Power key until you feel the tablet vibrate twice. Let go when you see the tiny script. Read it and it tells you that your tablet is now in fastboot mode and you will see three icons (I assume again you are on a JB 4.2 bootloader. In older bootloaders you had 4 icons and had to select the USB icon to get into fastboot mode):
RCK - (which should be flashing) is your recovery (the stock recovery at this point, but once TWRP is installed this is one way to get into it)
Android - is your system, selecting it boots you back to into your ROM.
Wipe Data - stay away! Especially with custom software installed never, ever use this option!
To toggle between the three icons use Volume Down, to select one use Volume Up.
Installing ADB and fastboot plus the necessary drivers
For a working ADB/fastboot connection from PC to tablet you need:
a) Asus device drivers – if you connect the tablet to your PC and it's recognized as a portable device you should be ok. If not, download the Asus Sync Utility from their support/downloads site and install it
b) Fastboot and ADB drivers which will be installed if you run the tool below.
Windows 7/8:
Download and run this cool little tool [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.1 - xda-developers (don't forget to hit the Thanks button)
This is not confirmed to work on Win 8.1, but that may be due to the driver signature verification in Win8. Google how to turn it off.
The tool installs the adb and fastboot.exe to a folder on your C:\ drive (look for the adb folder) and the corresponding drivers. Takes about 15 seconds
Win XP (and all other Win versions if the above does not work for some reason)
I recommend the "ADB Install Tool" mentioned above or the 'Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool': [TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot [7-18-13] - xda-developers
Either works fine.
If you need the drivers, get them here and install manually in Device Manager:[ADB/FB/APX Driver] Universal Naked Driver 0.72 (We dont need no stinking HTC Sync) - xda-developers
Linux and iOS: Check out this site https://code.google.com/p/adb-fastboot-install/ or this [GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!) - xda-developers
The fun begins
Boot the tablet into fastboot mode and connect it to your computer via the original USB cable
In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder that contains your adb.exe and fastboot.exe
Win 7/8: Shift + right click and select "Open command window here".
In Win XP select 'Run' from the Start menu, type
Code:
cmd
and hit Enter. In the resulting command prompt type
Code:
cd C:\adb\ [I](or whatever the path to your fastboot folder is..)[/I]
All Windows versions: In the command window on your PC type:
Code:
fastboot devices
If that command returns a string of numbers and letters, you are good as gold.
If it returns: "No devices found", fastboot is not working - yet - and you have to troubleshoot.
Getting the correct drivers working can be the hardest part of this exercise. If your computer does not "see" the tablet in fastboot, try to uninstall the existing driver (if any) in Device Manager and manually install the Google Universal Naked Drivers.
Let's assume everything is good:
On your computer go here: Techerrata Downloads - Browsing tf700t
Download the correct TWRP version for the ROM you intend to flash (see list below)
Rename the file to twrp.blob and place it into the same directory as your fastboot.exe.
Again check the connection with
Code:
fastboot devices
If you get the connection, in the command window type:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
This will flash the recovery to the recovery partition
If it is successful type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
and let the tablet boot up normally.
Booting back into the (not rooted) stock ROM you may get a dialog from TWRP asking you if you want to root.
You can accept or cancel it - doesn't matter. I assume you are going to install a custom ROM and they are rooted anyway.
Alternative methods to installing TWRP
A) The app GooManager, free in the Play Store, downloads and installs TWRP (currently version 2.6.3.1) on the TF700. But GooManager requires root AND the bootloader to be unlocked. For users who are rooted already or those who cannot get ADB and fastboot to work on their PC, rooting with Motochopper or Kingo and then using GooManger to install TWRP may be a good alternative.
B) sbdags, the developer of CROMi-X (probably the most popular ROM for this tablet) provided a tool that automates the fastboot commands necessary to install a recovery..
I personally believe it is essential to have a working fastboot connection from PC to tablet and becoming familiar with basic fastboot commands when you develop a flashing habit, but if you want to take a shortcut his tool is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646279
ROM – Recovery combinations
I assume you are on the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader
CROMi-X – TWRP 2.6.1 or later http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
CROMBi-KK – TWRP 2.7.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672751
NOTE: Formatting data in TWRP 2.7 takes a lot longer than in previous versions (up to 90 minutes). DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS if you format /data (usually only necessary with data corruption)
CM11 – CWM 6.0.4.6+ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926286
Create a nandroid
Your almost there! You are now on the stock ROM with a custom recovery installed.
Power the tablet down and boot into the bootloader menu with Volume Down and Power buttons.
With RCK flashing, push Volume Up and you should boot into TWRP. Familiarize yourself with the many options of the touch based interface without executing anything yet.
Touch "Backup", leave the default selection as they are and swipe the button to create a nandroid (a backup) of your current system.
This is a very healthy habit to develop: You always want to have a nandroid of your last working system squared away so that you can do a simple restore if you flash something that does not work, or something goes wrong during a flash. With a working recovery and a good nandroid you are minutes away from a working system if you soft brick your tablet.
Installing a custom ROM
The most popular custom ROMs for the TF700 are CROMi-X, CROMBi-KK and CyanogenMod (CM).
CROMi-X is based on the latest Asus firmware (JB 4.2.1) for this tablet with many, many tweaks and improvements.
CROMBi-KK is a mix of CM11 and CROMi-X and at this point still in beta.
CM11 is build from the ground up, emulating KitKat (JB 4.4).
There are quite a few more variants, check them out in the XDA Development forum and don't forget to make a nandroid before flashing anything new
Note: Whatever you decide to flash: READ THE OP of the corresponding thread and make sure you have the correct bootloader and the required recovery installed! I can't stress this enough! If you are not sure, DO NOT FLASH!
Look for the ROMs in the Development section of the XDA forum for this tablet: Transformer TF700 Android Development - xda-developers
Note: It is recommended (mandatory if you go for CM) to do a Factory Wipe in TWRP before installing a custom ROM.
If you choose 'Wipe' in TWRP, all you have to do is swipe the button - 'Factory Wipe' is the default selection under the 'Wipe' menu. You will loose your apps, but it will not wipe your /data/media/ folder where your files, pictures, etc live.
If you do this right before flashing the custom ROM, make sure you have the zip file of your custom ROM on your microSD - not on your internal SD where it may get wiped....
From here on out it's as easy as downloading the installation file of your custom ROM, booting into recovery, choosing "Install" and navigating to the zip of the ROM you want to flash.
If you go for CROMi-X and TWRP as your recovery, make sure you check "verify zip signature" under the Install menu. sbdags signs his ROM zips - a better way to ensure file integrity than md5 sum.
For a general overview and comparison of ROMs check out Gtanner00's thread, post 2 + 3. Note that he describes roms for the TF300, but since the framework for the TF300 and TF700 is very similar there is usually an equivalent rom for the TF700 at the XDA Developers forum.
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41508
Do not follow or download from any of the links he provides! I only link to his thread for general information!
Any questions - please ask.
AND IF YOU LIKE THE ROM, SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION AND DONATE TO THE DEVELOPER!
Once you installed a custom recovery NEVER EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES use the 'Wipe Data' option from the bootloader menu or the "Factory Reset" option in Settings > Backup&Restore.
In your custom recovery you have the option to wipe, backup and restore every partition on your tablet selectively or collectively. Any wiping, any backup and any restore of the system, data, recovery or boot partitions MUST be done in your recovery (or in fastboot)!
You can safely use Titanium Backup or Asus Backup for apps and settings, but that's it. For everything else use your recovery.
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droijo said:
I tried that too initially seeing it in the cromi kk rom. However it didn't do anything either when I cancelled the first one that hanged.
But funny, I rebooted and tried again using your guide 0x05b0 and it worked. So I'm not sure what happened there. I used a lower case "b" this second time.. lol
Just downloading cromi kk now, thanks!
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Same thing happened to me. Fastboot recovery command did not return after over 10 minutes. I did Ctrl-C. Ran the command again and got the invalid argument error. Tried a couple times with same result. Unplugged and replugged USB cable (to same USB port). Ran the command again and it worked. When it worked, it took 11 seconds to flash recovery.
Also probably worth noting in the guide is that the Asus boot unlocker requires Google sign-in. If you have 2-step verification setup on your Google account, you need to use a one-time app password to sign-in.
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d2c05683c0a50 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-kk-6047.img
^C
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d2c05683c0a50 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-kk-6047.img
sending 'recovery' (6930 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: -0.000s
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d2c05683c0a50 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-kk-6047.img
sending 'recovery' (6930 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (Invalid argument))
finished. total time: 0.001s
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d2c05683c0a50 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-kk-6047.img
sending 'recovery' (6930 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.704s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 8.026s]
finished. total time: 10.731s

[GUIDE] Root ASUS MemoPad FHD 10 Model ME302C US version 5.0.16

This post (#377 on page 38) was originally written under thread "Root Now Available For ASUS MemoPad FHD 10 Model ME302C" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51699593) however OP has not been able to update the original post and this has caused much confusion. Its difficult to read through 40+ pages of posts with new modifications to the originally posted root procedure. I am posting the latest instructions in a new thread.
Thanks to @perpe on the German Android Hilfe forum
[Anleitung]Root, Unroot, Up-/Downgrade, Unbrick ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 (ab Android 4.3)
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10/528918-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-a.html
There is also a Russian Forum 4PDA for this tablet
Прошивка Asus MeMO Pad FHD 10 (Только WW регион)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=500286
This is a thread for apps that can be frozen or removed:
[Sammelthread] Apps die man deinstallieren oder einfrieren kann
http://www.android-hilfe.de/asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-me302c-forum/482780-sammelthread-apps-die-man-deinstallieren-oder-einfrieren-kann.html
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This guide and below links are for USA build only (Goto Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number). WW build needs WW 5016 update and WW 5017 root update files but, indeed, uses the same procedures. DO NOT interchange USA for WW files otherwise you will BRICK. Links for WW 5017 root can be found on previous forum posts. ASUS hosts the WW 5016 update on its support page http://www.service.asus.com/#!downloads/c1wax
AS ALWAYS, BACKUP YOUR DATA! Titanium backup is a good option. Make sure backup files are copied to your PC or external storage
MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED!
Tools Needed:
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
For those of you who are already root and would like to update to 5016 it is recommended to download the latest 5016 update (~700mb) directly from Asus website. Please do not do an OTA update as this may fail since you are already root. Make sure that SuperSU survival mode is OFF. Place US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Make sure it has the exact file name US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. Then copy 5017 root update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. You will then be root. Make sure you install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil as it is x86 compatible.
For those of you who are not rooted the easiest method is to accept the OTA update to 5016. (Alternatively, place US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Make sure it has the exact file name US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet). Then copy 5017 root update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. You will then be root. Make sure you install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil as it is x86 compatible.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup
Please note avoid OTA updates after root is obtained otherwise you will loose root or maybe worse. Keep up to date with developments on this thread for rooting methods when and if Asus release new updates. @perpe recommends all future updates be installed via the internal storage method. You can also check the German FHD 10 forum for updates at the above link
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Step by Step Guide for root via Fastboot Method for US version 4.7.3 or below: (read above instructions first as it is much easier to update and root using alternative methods)
Please note that tablet with versions higher than 4.7.3 no longer have the ability to use the fastboot method as this has been disabled by Asus in the latest versions. Some members have suggested downgrading fastboot to 4.7.3 if you have a later version. However this is not recommended and could result in problems. Fastboot downgrade should only be a last resort and limited to advanced users:
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
(fastboot.img can be found inside the 4.7.3 release on the ASUS website. You can extract fastboot.img from the ~700mb update using 7 zip. Or download USA build here: http://support.mediafire.com/download/dk487lcxqfsgau6/fastboot473.zip )
Tools Needed:
Intel Drivers - http://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Asus Drivers - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME173X/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip (download these in case Intel drivers don't work)
ADB and Fastboot tools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Linux Fastboot for Intel SoC - http://www.android-hilfe.de/7373742-post8.html
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
Enable USB Debugging:
The “Developer Options” menu item on 4.2.* is hidden.
1. Goto Settings -> About Phone.
2. Goto “Build Number” at the end of the Scroll list.
3. Tap on “Build Number” repeatedly (7 times). On your third tap you should see message indicating that you only have 4 more taps to go to ‘become a developer’.
4. Continue: 4 more taps.
5. Hooray, you are now a ‘Developer’, go back to the Setting page.
6. You should see Developer Option menu item in your setting list now.
7. Open Developer Options and check USB debugging > OK
Install ADB and Fastboot from above (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Install Intel drivers
Plug in USB cable (at this point your PC will auto install several devices)
adb devices
(if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for tablet to reboot into bootloader. You'll see an Android with a hard hat
fastboot devices
( if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
fastboot erase cache
(Please note do not use command "fastboot erase system" - it has caused many people issues and is useless)
(Please note "fastboot erase userdata" is optional. the command is a "factory reset" and removes all user data. Sometimes after an update the tablet may be sluggish or have issues then you could try this command)
fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip
If it is working your CMD window will show:
sending 'update' (******* KB)...
OKAY [49.549s]
writing 'update'...
OKAY [3.220s]
finished. total time: 52.772s
Tablet will take time to apply update.
After successful reboot place US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer
(Alternatively, reboot into bootloader and apply 5017 root update using command "fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip")
Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet
You are now root. Install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup
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Step by Step Guide for Factory Reset via Fastboot Method for US version >4.7.3:
Please note that tablet with versions higher than 4.7.3 no longer have the ability to use the fastboot method as this has been disabled by Asus in the latest versions. You’ll need to downgrade fastboot to 4.7.3 before restoring your tablet. Extract Fastboot.img from US_ME302C_V4_7_3.rar using 7 zip (~700MB download, link below) or download just Fastboot.img (~10mb, Mediafire link below) into same directory as ADB and Fastboot
Tools Needed:
Intel Drivers - http://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Asus Drivers - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME173X/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip (download these in case Intel drivers don't work)
ADB and Fastboot tools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Linux Fastboot for Intel SoC - http://www.android-hilfe.de/7373742-post8.html
USA Fastboot 473 IMG - http://support.mediafire.com/download/dk487lcxqfsgau6/fastboot473.zip
USA Asus 473 update – http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C_V4_7_3.rar
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
Enable USB Debugging:
The “Developer Options” menu item on 4.2.* is hidden.
1. Goto Settings -> About Phone.
2. Goto “Build Number” at the end of the Scroll list.
3. Tap on “Build Number” repeatedly (7 times). On your third tap you should see message indicating that you only have 4 more taps to go to ‘become a developer’.
4. Continue: 4 more taps.
5. Hooray, you are now a ‘Developer’, go back to the Setting page.
6. You should see Developer Option menu item in your setting list now.
7. Open Developer Options and check USB debugging > OK
Install ADB and Fastboot from above (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Install Intel drivers
Plug in USB cable (at this point your PC will auto install several devices)
adb devices
(if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for tablet to reboot into bootloader. You'll see an Android with a hard hat
fastboot devices
( if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
be patient while update completes then reboot back to bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip
tablet will take time to apply update.
After successful reboot place US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer
(Alternatively, reboot into bootloader and apply 5017 root update using command "fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip")
Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet
You are now root. Install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup

One little note:
fastboot flash update <name-of-the.zip> only works with the 4.2.2 fastboot. On 4.3 it only works with small zips, like the fake update.zip for root.
The easiest way to update is to place the update zip on to the internal storage and select the triangle from the notification bar to start the update process. (it's the same way like with the root zip)

cantdownload
Cant download 2nd link

Beware
Hey Guys, after I applied these "updates" and checked root (positive) I installed the Xposedframework , when I rebooted my Memo , it does not get much further then the ASUS logo and never-ending busy circle. I will attempt a factory reset, and let you all know.
Just posting this message to make sure you have your backup done as mentioned in the first post. It could be painful otherwise!

Hi
can u help me root asus zenfone 5 ?
or tell me how to make a update ota zip flashable to flashed on stock recovery..
thx for reply me...

Hi all. Thanks for the great post. This forum helps a lot who would other wise be lost.
I am a bit confused about the methods posted in the opening post. The first method explains DL the files and install from internal storage which seems simple enough. But then I scrolled down to see the second method via fastboot.
I would prefer to use the first method as it appears simple as I have said. But unsure which I should use.
Also how can I backup without root access?
Thanks for your help
Mode l# ME302C
Firmware version: 51.31
Android Version: 4.2.2
Build # US_EPAD-4.6.2-20130815
Edit: I jumped in and used the procedure described in "For those of you who are not rooted "(or the second method of the first 2). It worked. My memopad is now rooted and appears to be operating fine. Thank you to the author of this post.

help needed
Why can't I get the magic yellow triangle? Somebody please help me.
Here are my screen shots from my google+, please remove the blank space at the beginning of the address:
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Asus302c said:
Why can't I get the magic yellow triangle? Somebody please help me.
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Try plugging it into a computer or rebooting.

Would installing the latest version of the firmware get rid of the root access? V5.0.19 is the latest, from the end of May. http://usterki.hobby-elektronika.eu/biazet.html

Polarbert said:
Would installing the latest version of the firmware get rid of the root access? V5.0.19 is the latest, from the end of May.
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Yes and you risk to get big trouble if SuperSU survival mode is active. For save updating you have to remove root first.
Gesendet von meinem ME302C mit Tapatalk

I just wanted to say:
I got the Memo Pad FHD 10: It lagged in slowness a bit in a few well known apps. Also when browsing the internet. Also the kicker for knowing I had to 'Root' was certain apps use the 'System font' for Chinese-Pinyin display. Asus-Memo Factory-font does not display accented characters well. But the standard setting do not allow adjustment to the System-font.
Your Easy instructions under: 'For those who are not rooted'... Were simple. I downloaded the two files... 5.0.16 (Although: Note I needed to rename, the 5.016, to exactly match what you said. The filename was slightly different.)
I was a little scared, even though I had already upgraded the firmware of my Tablet to 51.31, but another poster had that number as well, so I decided to boldly press-on.
Then I put the 5.017 and boom... and installed the SuperSU file as instructed... and a way I went! Thanx! Thankx! :good: I put on HiFonts and found a font that was suitable for the system. The pad is also now so much snappier!!! I hope that doesn't mean the battery is now going to drain at an alarming rate. I haven't tested that yet. :

GPS Working 5017
intrepid24 said:
This post (#377 on page 38) was origina
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Is anyone else having an issue with the GPS on the device on 5016 rooted with the 5017 using the 'intrepid' link above. A favorite app we use: 'Copilot', does not get past "determining position". I'm speaking of when the device does not have an internet connection.
The app I speak about is designed to work without only the GPS available. But since I'm on an odd build, instead of checking with the problems on those ends. I figured, I worry first about the build itself.

I know this may be quite an old thread, but I've stupidly updated my fathers tablet to 5.0.21, and in the process lost root. Is there any trouble with following this method to get back to 5.0.17 and rooting the tablet? After updating I saw no difference, and thus no need to lose root access.
http://www.gory.pun.pl/viewforum.php?id=5
Is there an alternative to getting root? I've tried towel root and framaroot but neither of these worked.

To this day this tablet has treated me well...Is there any kitkat roms floating around the web for this tablet?

asus memo pad me302c stuck on boot screen
Hi guys! I`m new on the forum so i don`t know if this is the right place to ask... I have this Tablet stuck on boot screen and i tried every solution i found on internet but nothing seems to make it work... Can someone give me a clue about what can i do? Thank you!

I have the same problem. I have this in DroidBoot:
IFWI Version: 51.33
Serial_num: 11111111111111
Product: WW_EPAD
I've tried to flash many files, flashed earlier fastboot versions, but I'm totally stuck here

_MsG_ said:
I have the same problem. I have this in DroidBoot:
IFWI Version: 51.33
Serial_num: 11111111111111
Product: WW_EPAD
I've tried to flash many files, flashed earlier fastboot versions, but I'm totally stuck here
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What works depends on what you were doing before this issue appeared.
If you can read German, you can check:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/a...k-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3.528918/
I'd recommend trying the RAW update.

Ok now I have the same problem with everyone having this tablet. Many of the apps have been upgraded in the world, but no longer support Android 4.3 anymore. We need at least 5.0 to work. And I can find no custom-roms. At first search I thought one was available, but then found it was not for the ME302C. The 'C' version is the intel chip. We need a wizard to create a rom.

robertkjr3d said:
Ok now I have the same problem with everyone having this tablet. Many of the apps have been upgraded in the world, but no longer support Android 4.3 anymore. We need at least 5.0 to work. And I can find no custom-roms. At first search I thought one was available, but then found it was not for the ME302C. The 'C' version is the intel chip. We need a wizard to create a rom.
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How did you get the bootloader unlocked to be able to install a custom recovery and then a ROM to begin with? I chatted with Asus support just now and they said that for the ME302C they never made an unlock tool which I don't believe. I have an ME301T and they made the tool for it and I was able to unlock the bootloader, root and custom ROM. I was going to root my friend's ME302C but without being able to unlock the bootloader to install a custom ROM I don't see the point. Thanks in advance!

Asus ME302KL will this be the same process?

[GUIDE] Proscan PLT9650G (RockChip RK3126) Tablet, Root, TWRP, etc

*** Use at your own risk these instructions worked for me on MY tablets that is no guarantee they will work for you ***
This is for the ProScan PLT9650G(K-1G-8G) tablet. It has the RockChip RK3126 chipset. The one I am working with was purchased in Canada at the Atlantic Superstore. I will just briefly outline what I needed and had to do to root and install a TWRP recovery on the tablet. See the attachment for the recovery image. I will explain how to get the programs and general steps to make a full backup of the tablet before ever rooting the device. It is a little difficult, and not necessary, but like any backup can be helpful to have around.
Specifications:
The ProScan tablet has:
- Android Lollipop 5.1.1;
- Quad-core Processor, 1.2Mhz;
- 1 GB of DDR3 Memory;
- 8GB Flash Storage;
- 800x480 Screen Resolution.
Backup Overview:
1) Install USB drivers;
2) Put tablet in bootloader mode;
3) Read the different partitions.
Tools Needed:
1) Rockchip Driver Assistant v4.3;
2) Android Tool v2.3.
Detailed Instructions:
This tablet is a newer version and requires at least version 4.3 of the Rockchip Driver Assistant. The older versions (4.1) won't recognize the USB product id (310D) in bootloader mode.
Download the drivers unrar and run DriverInstall.exe. Select uninstall to clean any old drivers and then select install to install the newer ones. I've done this under Windows 7/8.1/10. Since I've done it so often and so many times with different driver version, I can't remember if the bootloader drivers require you install them with the driver signing turned off or not. The problem becomes that the bootloader drivers (under Windows 8+) will fail the driver signing authentication and won't install. The ADB and MTP drivers are signed and will install correctly, but when you boot the tablet in bootloader mode the device will be unrecognized by Windows. If you end up with this problem follow these instructions and then install the drivers.
After testing on a new machine under Windows 10 the drivers install fine. There is no need to boot with driver signing verification turned off.
To put the tablet in bootloader mode follow thes instructions:
1) Unplug tablet (both power and usb);
2) Turnoff tablet;
3) Press and hold the esc and power buttons at the same time;
4) Hold until the stock recovery menu comes up;
5) Press the esc button to go down to the menu item saying bootloader;
6) Press the power button to execute that menu item.
The screen will go blank. Plug the tablet into the computer and it will be recognized as a device type "Class for rockusb devices" in the Windows Device Manager.
Download the Android Tool from the link provided. The link gives a detailed description of how to backup all the partitions. I have included my parameters.txt file that I created. From the standpoint of undoing the root operation described below I believe only the recovery and system partition needs to be saved. But saving all the partitions never hurts. After you have followed the information in the link and saved the partitions you can move on to rooting the device.
One serious warning I have NOT been able to write anything to the device using the Android Tool. It always give me an error and won't even try. The backups we create can be used from within the tablet to restore it later if needed.
Custom Recovery Overview:
1) Root device;
2) Download the image file on the tablet;
3) Flash the recovery partition with the image file.
Tools Needed:
1) KingRoot;
2) Terminal Application;
Root Device:
The device rooted using KingRoot. Startup the tablet and go through the setup process. Download the apk from the link provided. The version used in testing was 4.6.2. You will need to allow "Unknown sources". The app will eventually give a button just try to root. This will eventually work and the tablet will be rooted.
Extract the img file from within the zip file below onto the internal drive. Make sure you put it in the Download directory. If you are doing this from the tablet it should go there if you move it over using the computer make sure you put it in that directory or change the command below to the proper directory.
Install a terminal emulator. Anyone will do, the one I chose is linked above. Open the emulator and type:
Code:
su
at the prompt. KingRoot should prompt you asking if you want to grant root privilege to the command prompt. Then type the command:
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/Download/TWRP_800x480_Unified.img of=/dev/block/rknand_recovery bs=4096
. That's it if you type:
Code:
reboot recovery
the tablet will reboot and TWRP should start up.
Notes:
If you saved the original system partition you can install it using TWRP and effectively unroot the device but keep the TWRP recovery. With the recovery image you can install it over the TWRP and return the tablet to its stock state. I'm giving these tablets to my kids and I wanted a way to return them to the state I bought them plus after I've personalized them for each of my kids I can make a backup in case they do something that messes them up.
This will also work for the PLT1065G but you need to use different recovery/parameters. The kernel is different (looks like a different touchscreen).

Thanks for this. Got one for $50 at Loblaws today. Will attempt rooting.
Got it for my 6 yr old
Edit: Fixed boot issue

protectivedad said:
*** Use at your own risk these instructions worked for me on MY tablets that is no guarantee they will work for you ***
This is for the ProScan PLT9650G(K-1G-8G) tablet. It has the RockChip RK3126 chipset. The one I am working with was purchased in Canada at the Atlantic Superstore. I will just briefly outline what I needed and had to do to root and install a TWRP recovery on the tablet. See the attachment for the recovery image. I will explain how to get the programs and general steps to make a full backup of the tablet before ever rooting the device. It is a little difficult, and not necessary, but like any backup can be helpful to have around.
Specifications:
The ProScan tablet has:
- Android Lollipop 5.1.1;
- Quad-core Processor, 1.2Mhz;
- 1 GB of DDR3 Memory;
- 8GB Flash Storage;
- 800x480 Screen Resolution.
Backup Overview:
1) Install USB drivers;
2) Put tablet in bootloader mode;
3) Read the different partitions.
Tools Needed:
1) Rockchip Driver Assistant v4.3;
2) Android Tool v2.3.
Detailed Instructions:
This tablet is a newer version and requires at least version 4.3 of the Rockchip Driver Assistant. The older versions (4.1) won't recognize the USB product id (310D) in bootloader mode.
Download the drivers unrar and run DriverInstall.exe. Select uninstall to clean any old drivers and then select install to install the newer ones. I've done this under Windows 7/8.1/10. Since I've done it so often and so many times with different driver version, I can't remember if the bootloader drivers require you install them with the driver signing turned off or not. The problem becomes that the bootloader drivers (under Windows 8+) will fail the driver signing authentication and won't install. The ADB and MTP drivers are signed and will install correctly, but when you boot the tablet in bootloader mode the device will be unrecognized by Windows. If you end up with this problem follow these instructions and then install the drivers.
After testing on a new machine under Windows 10 the drivers install fine. There is no need to boot with driver signing verification turned off.
To put the tablet in bootloader mode follow thes instructions:
1) Unplug tablet (both power and usb);
2) Turnoff tablet;
3) Press and hold the esc and power buttons at the same time;
4) Hold until the stock recovery menu comes up;
5) Press the esc button to go down to the menu item saying bootloader;
6) Press the power button to execute that menu item.
The screen will go blank. Plug the tablet into the computer and it will be recognized as a device type "Class for rockusb devices" in the Windows Device Manager.
Download the Android Tool from the link provided. The link gives a detailed description of how to backup all the partitions. I have included my parameters.txt file that I created. From the standpoint of undoing the root operation described below I believe only the recovery and system partition needs to be saved. But saving all the partitions never hurts. After you have followed the information in the link and saved the partitions you can move on to rooting the device.
One serious warning I have NOT been able to write anything to the device using the Android Tool. It always give me an error and won't even try. The backups we create can be used from within the tablet to restore it later if needed.
Custom Recovery Overview:
1) Root device;
2) Download the image file on the tablet;
3) Flash the recovery partition with the image file.
Tools Needed:
1) KingRoot;
2) Terminal Application;
Root Device:
The device rooted using KingRoot. Startup the tablet and go through the setup process. Download the apk from the link provided. The version used in testing was 4.6.2. You will need to allow "Unknown sources". The app will eventually give a button just try to root. This will eventually work and the tablet will be rooted.
Extract the img file from within the zip file below onto the internal drive. Make sure you put it in the Download directory. If you are doing this from the tablet it should go there if you move it over using the computer make sure you put it in that directory or change the command below to the proper directory.
Install a terminal emulator. Anyone will do, the one I chose is linked above. Open the emulator and type:
Code:
su
at the prompt. KingRoot should prompt you asking if you want to grant root privilege to the command prompt. Then type the command:
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/Download/TWRP_800x480_Unified.img of=/dev/block/rknand_recovery bs=4096
. That's it if you type:
Code:
reboot recovery
the tablet will reboot and TWRP should start up.
Notes:
If you saved the original system partition you can install it using TWRP and effectively unroot the device but keep the TWRP recovery. With the recovery image you can install it over the TWRP and return the tablet to its stock state. I'm giving these tablets to my kids and I wanted a way to return them to the state I bought them plus after I've personalized them for each of my kids I can make a backup in case they do something that messes them up.
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It seems the boot issue is still there. Do you ever get this? It will get stuck at the PROSCAN logo display.

Friko said:
It seems the boot issue is still there. Do you ever get this? It will get stuck at the PROSCAN logo display.
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I have had it stuck. It was when I was testing things. I can't remember what I did. I do know one time I left it for a day and I noticed the ProScan logo had a flashing cursor in it.

protectivedad said:
I have had it stuck. It was when I was testing things. I can't remember what I did. I do know one time I left it for a day and I noticed the ProScan logo had a flashing cursor in it.
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I've been fiddling with it and it seems to be completely random. So I guess it's something we'll have to live with.
I bought it for my 6 year old who's dying to play Pokemon Go. The app runs okay on it. It's just the 'GPS' (or lack of a proper GPS chip) that's a bit slow/inaccurate

Hello I to bought this tablet in Canada I successfully rooted it but is there a reason why no other cameras can be downloaded or Music players or Instagram.

Is thee any chance to unbrick this tablet?
I have one stuck in the boot logo, hard reset wont solve, is there any flash file?

Hellooooo !!
anybody here ?
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ANYONE TEIED THIS FIRMWARE?
https://mega.nz/#!TVFX0CiZ!6CaGOSGZM47PQAd9KZDuKcPJaXsCL3n3JJQBtXPRHJo

is there any tool capable of flashing this tablet?
I have tried all known by me and all report a sudden error as sson as you try to write anything.
like OP said.
I have one stuck at boot logo, I have 2 firmwares ready to flash.

yurais said:
is there any tool capable of flashing this tablet?
I have tried all known by me and all report a sudden error as sson as you try to write anything.
like OP said.
I have one stuck at boot logo, I have 2 firmwares ready to flash.
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There is a way to create an SDCARD and it will run from the SDCARD. I've forgotten how . I'm looking at one of my kids cracked ones right now. The touchscreen is cracked so I'm looking at build Ubuntu for it. I'll post when I figure out the SDCARD again.

Reset tablet to factory
I was able to use the factory irmware to reset the tablet from a computer. It will over write any custom recovery, etc. I have been unable to recreate a custom image any changes make the image fail. I found the software I used to create a bootable SDCARD but I can't get it to work keeps failing on creating the MBR. The software was the Rockchip SD Firmware Tool and there is an option to create SD Boot. So far I can only find v1.43 anyone have v1.45?

Let me know here as soon as you just remember anything related to this.
I got another tab like this, screen cracked and I could read off its firmware, so I now have a working firmware waiting to be written...
Enviado desde mi SM-N920T mediante Tapatalk

Thanks so much for this guide. I picked one of these up for $6 when HHGREGG was closing.

Proscan PLT7650G
Good day is there a guide and firmware for a Proscan PLT7650G

Technician
protectivedad said:
I was able to use the factory irmware[/URL] to reset the tablet from a computer. It will over write any custom recovery, etc. I have been unable to recreate a custom image any changes make the image fail. I found the software I used to create a bootable SDCARD but I can't get it to work keeps failing on creating the MBR. The software was the Rockchip SD Firmware Tool and there is an option to create SD Boot. So far I can only find v1.43 anyone have v1.45?
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How did you flash the image? what software did you use,
Thanks.

it's not possible to change the rom or custom image of the tablet to another operating system like ubuntu or linux. It has allow OEM bootloader unlocked in the settings in developer section greyed out and it doesn't allow oem bootloader unlocking 'enabled'. You cannot enable it.
What you are doing is just resetting the factory image. or rom. you can just push the reset button with pin after charging the tablet for 3 hours.
These tablets are not 'cheap' to make and google, cell phone companies subsidize these 'cheap' tablets. so you have to use and pay them when you subscribe to their cell phone 'service' or google advertisements when you use their 'service'.
Lots of vaporware being pushed saying they can unlock something for $40 or downloading tools etc. wasted of time as it's impossible to unlock oem BOOTLOADER if the manufacture has locked it, you cannot install another operating system in the tablet, or smart phone. so don't waste your time.
Only some phones allow oem unlocking bootloader and those are the higher end phones costing $400-$600 for a tablet that are not 'subsidized' by google or you cell phone company as with 'cheap' phone or tablet.

the firmware is not available for download at the manufacture website that should raise alarms about the firmware. I've factory reset the device and now it's having reboot issues, either the firmware is defective or corrupt bootloader etc. The manufacture proscan seems to be selling the devices yet no technical support or even a direct download from the manufacture, downloading firmware from thirdparty servers is security risk. it seems like today lots bogus websites and no technical support from manufacturers in tech devices they sell. and people have to sites like XDA for 'free' technical support. Even Microsoft which makes billions in profits fail to provide proper technical support for some reason. and have to rely on 'free' technical support for bugs and issues with their software and hardware and lots vaporware apps etc.. bogus apps. that don't work.
Rooting gives the user the ability to install and change OEM software. from what i gather so don't waste your time, to root a device, allows the user to delete operating system files. if the manufacture doesn't allow changing the oem software there is nothing you can do. about so don't waste time trying root it or try to install ubuntu or linux on the tablet or smartphone if it's oem LOCKED. bootloader. you cannot unlock it. it's much harder to unlock oem software.

the method to 'restore' factory image or known as 'flashing the rom'
there is no reason to flash the rom etc.
1. just hold the power button and esc button at the same time
2. release the power button wait 2 seconds
and then release the esc button
you should now be in boot up mode.
this unit doesn't allow you to be in bootloader mode. so you CANNOT install another firmware or install linux etc. other than the proscan firmware.
3. press esc to select restore the factory settings
4. press the power button to select
this the easiest way to restore stuck in browser or need to flash the rom
again if the rom is 'corrupt' which is not likely
if that is the case
the option to "apply update from external storage" doesn't seem to work as you cannot mount to flash the rom and reinstall the .img file from the .zip file

"apply update from external storage"
where you saved your .zip doesn't work
the apply updated from ADB works you need a usb computer hooked up to you computer and terminal command to ADB to your table to rinstall the .imge file

update ,this no longer seems to work in installing the .zip file method to install the firmware.
lot of software and hardware that have no technical support or documentation and the stuff just doesn't seem to work and high security risk with no updates from manufacture as it cost them money to resolve issues. selling disposable technology tablets. that is not meant to last. basically toys. for kids.