I have tf300 running JB, it is a little one week old, locked and stock. As I am looking how to root it while remaining locked, I find some posts mentioning install TWRP recovery before rooting. Is TWRP a must? Any insight?
newshook said:
I have tf300 running JB, it is a little one week old, locked and stock. As I am looking how to root it while remaining locked, I find some posts mentioning install TWRP recovery before rooting. Is TWRP a must? Any insight?
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As of right now, yes, or cwm if you prefer. An exploit to root and not unlock the bootloader has not been found yet.
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funnel71 said:
As of right now, yes, or cwm if you prefer. An exploit to root and not unlock the bootloader has not been found yet.
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Was literally under looking up routing process, there is a way without unlock now
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lawrence750 said:
Was literally under looking up routing process, there is a way without unlock now
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You're saying there is a way? Please share your source if you would.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
btw, ive just rooted with that method, and then installed twrp via terminal emulator - but when i try to boot into recovery it says booting recovery kernel image, then has an android loading image, then changes to a picture of a 'dead android' with a red exclamation mark over his stomach.. any ideas why its doing that?
it boots into normal android just fine..
lawrence750 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
btw, ive just rooted with that method, and then installed twrp via terminal emulator - but when i try to boot into recovery it says booting recovery kernel image, then has an android loading image, then changes to a picture of a 'dead android' with a red exclamation mark over his stomach.. any ideas why its doing that?
it boots into normal android just fine..
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That doesn't work if you are on stock jb with a locked bootloader and not rooted. If you formerly had root on ICS using this method then it is possible to save it.
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I just got a tf300 and it keeps telling me to do the update. Should I take the update or would this make it harder to flash etc?
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eyeisdasteve said:
I just got a tf300 and it keeps telling me to do the update. Should I take the update or would this make it harder to flash etc?
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that depends.
if you only want to root it but keep stock firmware and recovery, you should do it now before updating. as long as you are on version .17 you can use sparky root to root, OTA root keeper to backup root, update, use OTA root keeper to restore Root and enjoy.
if you want to Flash ROM's and stuff, you can do whatever you like. you will have to unlock the bootloader and as far as i can tell, that is supposed to work on any software version as long as it is ICS. unlock, flash recovery, flash your ROM of choice.
turdbogls said:
that depends.
if you only want to root it but keep stock firmware and recovery, you should do it now before updating. as long as you are on version .17 you can use sparky root to root, OTA root keeper to backup root, update, use OTA root keeper to restore Root and enjoy.
if you want to Flash ROM's and stuff, you can do whatever you like. you will have to unlock the bootloader and as far as i can tell, that is supposed to work on any software version as long as it is ICS. unlock, flash recovery, flash your ROM of choice.
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So if I want to flash stuff it won't matter? Most ROMs will come rooted, so then do the update?
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If you use this it will work on the latest firmware which is .30
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26918790
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robgee789 said:
If you use this it will work on the latest firmware which is .30
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26918790
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Awesome, thanks.
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You can update and still root on the latest firmware. I got mine and updated out of the box and was able to root it easily. I don't know why someone is saying you need to be on .17
Turbojugend said:
You can update and still root on the latest firmware. I got mine and updated out of the box and was able to root it easily. I don't know why someone is saying you need to be on .17
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Ok. I won't worry about it then.
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guess I can't install recovery here?
There is a video here for getting recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26315957
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robgee789 said:
There is a video here for getting recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26315957
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Ok so there's no way to do it without unlocking the bootloader using the asus utility?
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Even if you update to .30, you could always root it via Debugfs method.
eyeisdasteve said:
Ok so there's no way to do it without unlocking the bootloader using the asus utility?
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The only thing you can do without unlocking the bootloader is rooting it, nothing else.
Turbojugend said:
The only thing you can do without unlocking the bootloader is rooting it, nothing else.
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And the only way to unlock is asus utility? There isn't another way?
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Not that i know of mate but if you just want root and tostay on stock then your sorted if you want to try some custom roms then you need to unlock the bootloader anyway mate
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While browsing this forum, i read a comment that says you can root the tf300 without unlocking the bootloader. Is this true?
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seppdaddy said:
While browsing this forum, i read a comment that says you can root the tf300 without unlocking the bootloader. Is this true?
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Not true.
I've rooted, while still having a locked bootloader.
If you're still on ICS can use 1-Click root v1.1 here
If you updated to JB, then not sure if you can root at the moment.
seppdaddy said:
While browsing this forum, i read a comment that says you can root the tf300 without unlocking the bootloader. Is this true?
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Yes it is, if you have ics. I used DebugFSroot on .30...rooted mine without unlocking.
Unfortunately i have already updated to JB. I am goin. To try the one click root any way. I will post my results
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seppdaddy said:
Unfortunately i have already updated to JB. I am goin. To try the one click root any way. I will post my results
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Please do. I was just about to try that but I'll let you be the victim. Good luck!
Jerry
seppdaddy said:
Unfortunately i have already updated to JB. I am goin. To try the one click root any way. I will post my results
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Just so there is no surprise, you will most likely start getting errors when it tries to push files to your device. It pushes to /data/local which no longer has write permissions for all users.
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It doesn't work for the reasons stated in this thread. Just errors and an offer to exit at the end.
I'm still hoping someone will try to downgrade using fastboot since the updated boot loader has the USB option. If we can downgrade, we can easily root.
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mozyman said:
Not true.
I've rooted, while still having a locked bootloader.
If you're still on ICS can use 1-Click root v1.1 here
If you updated to JB, then not sure if you can root at the moment.
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Didnt work for me.. cant get root.
kungfuusheep said:
Yes it is, if you have ics. I used DebugFSroot on .30...rooted mine without unlocking.
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This worked for me on .30
G'noch said:
Please do. I was just about to try that but I'll let you be the victim. Good luck!
Jerry
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exactly what i wanted to say lol. you can call me cruel but i don't want to break mine
nothing ive tried will work on 4.2.1....
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nothing ive tried will work on 4.2.1....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
Now before you all go and say im stupid and should read other comments before making a post
All i want to know is is there a way of installing cwm without the use of a computer as ive already unlocked the bootloader and now cant go any further due to the need of fastboot.
Thanks for the comments.
dav08094194 said:
Now before you all go and say im stupid and should read other comments before making a post
All i want to know is is there a way of installing cwm without the use of a computer as ive already unlocked the bootloader and now cant go any further due to the need of fastboot.
Thanks for the comments.
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PC is recommend because are in control, but you could use an app like ROM manager to install recovery.
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funnel71 said:
PC is recommend because are in control, but you could use an app like ROM manager to install recovery.
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yeah thats what i read but worried about using it as it said it could brick the tablet
dav08094194 said:
yeah thats what i read but worried about using it as it said it could brick the tablet
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I hear you. That's why I recommend a PC because you are in ultimate control, but ROM manager is supposed to be intelligent enough to know what you're running and install the proper recovery... supposed to be honestly I've installed it but not used it for that, so I can't speak from experience.
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fastboot can brick a tablet, too.
Rom Manager bricks it, cause it has not the right CWM for tf300. Use gomanager and flash TWRP.
I agree any type of flashing can brick it. I just like the PC because I depend on myself instead of an app. I've not tried twrp app but have read good things about it.
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mikaole said:
fastboot can brick a tablet, too.
Rom Manager bricks it, cause it has not the right CWM for tf300. Use gomanager and flash TWRP.
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Ive installed rom manager and it gives me the option to install cwm for the prime which should work as they have the same hardware? Where can i fing go manager? Thanks for the help guys appreciate it.
goomanager mate its on the market
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goomanager mate its on the market
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Typically no success for me lol, goomanager cant find the recovery for my device?
Twrp was pulled from goo manager because of the 2 different versions - one for ics loader and one for jb loader. Since it may not be able to tell what boot loader you have twrp was pulled off.
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You can go here. http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/97 and there is a method to install twrp using terminal. Follow the directions in the link.
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As I can remember Rom Manager shows you the wrong kernel, so you shouldn't use it - I can just recommend you Fastboot, it's how I did it and it's pretty easy (just watch the Vid in the Hydro Jb-Rom )
Hi all,
I've run fastboot to installed CWM and tried to root the ASUS TF300...but when i reboot it...it says the and error on root..
so i'm unable to root the device
i'm on a JB asus ota ROM. my tablet is a WW.
Can anyone explain me what i'm doing wrong?
PS: i do have avast intalled.
jagstang said:
Hi all,
I've run fastboot to installed CWM and tried to root the ASUS TF300...but when i reboot it...it says the and error on root..
so i'm unable to root the device
i'm on a JB asus ota ROM. my tablet is a WW.
Can anyone explain me what i'm doing wrong?
PS: i do have avast intalled.
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What exactly are you doing, flashing a zip using cwm or what?
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funnel71 said:
What exactly are you doing, flashing a zip using cwm or what?
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i'm using fastboot to flash cwm then reboot and run the root.zip....as stated int he CWM development thread.
I'm able to instal CWM, but i cant backup...it freezes on backing up boot.
Then i give it a shoot to run the zip without backing up. it went well but when i reboot the sys it appears a message, before leaving CWM,: this device as lost root (yes for fix it or go back). neither options root the device
Anyone...this Q&A- sucks....Please Help
please
Anyone?
Try using twrp recovery instead.
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funnel71 said:
Try using twrp recovery instead.
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can i Install CM10 with twrp?
jagstang said:
can i Install CM10 with twrp?
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I would imagine yes. It's just a ROM but I've not tried so perhaps someone else can confirm?
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+1
Note: ensure you flash proper recovery for your bootloader. You say JB so you should pick a JB recovery!
Good Luck!
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Note: ensure you flash proper recovery for your bootloader. You say JB so you should pick a JB recovery!
Good Luck!
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I flash JB recovery
I have looked around for a few days now but I can't seem to find a way to unlock and root after the JB update.
I would like to avoid the asus unlock if I can only I don't know if I can yet. =/
SITH16 said:
I have looked around for a few days now but I can't seem to find a way to unlock and root after the JB update.
I would like to avoid the asus unlock if I can only I don't know if I can yet. =/
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At present, if you are on jb and want root, you must unlock. There's a guide in the general section. Follow step 3 to get root, and recovery as a bonus.
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I cant find the link, even using the search feature. Can you please post the link, cause jb sucks and I want flash a custom rom on my bone stock pad. Thanks in advance.
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SITH16 said:
I have looked around for a few days now but I can't seem to find a way to unlock and root after the JB update.
I would like to avoid the asus unlock if I can only I don't know if I can yet. =/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
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I'm Having trouble in rooting my device...using the root-signed.zip that comes along with CWM...Can i use Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed...provided at your link?
jagstang said:
I'm Having trouble in rooting my device...using the root-signed.zip that comes along with CWM...Can i use Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed...provided at your link?
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Absolutely. I used twrp to flash it just because it worked better for me, but cwm will flash it too. Flash it, download supersu from the store, update the such binary automatically with it, and off you go with root.
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Ok, I'm confused. I rooted before I took the update thinking I would continue to have root after....that isn't the case. So now I want to root again, Does this link help me with that? I don't think It will from what I am reading but again, I'm not sure.
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Ok, I'm confused. I rooted before I took the update thinking I would continue to have root after....that isn't the case. So now I want to root again, Does this link help me with that? I don't think It will from what I am reading but again, I'm not sure.
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Some people lost root after the update, especially those who did a factory wipe of data afterward, like me. This guide helps those with unlocked bootloader. At this time, you cannot root jb with a locked bootloader if you lost it during the upgrade.
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Ok, I think I better understand now. Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
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thanks for the link