Hey guys my brother just got this tablet a few days ago and he's getting pretty frustrated with the stock software provided by Asus. I'm going to install CleanROM or CM10 on his tablet, still haven't decided. Anyways everywhere I've read says the bootloader unlock tool provided by Asus is meant for Android 4.0 only. I've heard conflicting reports of it working for some users on JB and not for others.
Does anyone know of a way to unlock the bootloader successfully on 4.1.1? I'm a pretty advanced user and can figure out everything else no problem, I just don't want to risk damaging his tablet.
Thanks.
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ZaySk said:
Hey guys my brother just got this tablet a few days ago and he's getting pretty frustrated with the stock software provided by Asus. I'm going to install CleanROM or CM10 on his tablet, still haven't decided. Anyways everywhere I've read says the bootloader unlock tool provided by Asus is meant for Android 4.0 only. I've heard conflicting reports of it working for some users on JB and not for others.
Does anyone know of a way to unlock the bootloader successfully on 4.1.1? I'm a pretty advanced user and can figure out everything else no problem, I just don't want to risk damaging his tablet.
Thanks.
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Go to the Asus website and download the unlock apk in the utilities section.
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I can confirm the boot loader unlocking tool works on the jb update.
I think Saenz is the only Rom available with the new jb boot loader.
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Awesome, thanks for the information guys.
funnel71 said:
Go to the Asus website and download the unlock apk in the utilities section.
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I 've got a ASUS Transformet TF201 with Android 4.1.1. The Unlock Boot Loader isn't working for me!!
mymusicathome said:
I can confirm the boot loader unlocking tool works on the jb update.
I think Saenz is the only Rom available with the new jb boot loader.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T running 4.1 JellyBean-Hydro 1.3.2
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How did you run it? I downloaded the apk ran it and got an error. I'm on 4.1.1 (the latest that was released)... is there a way to unlock the bootloader on 4.1.1 latest?
Version V7
Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader.
Notice:
1. Only suitable for Andriod4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich & Jelly Bean OS version.
2. Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions;the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.
※This tool now only works with TF300T ICS & JB of TW,US,WW CN SKU. It won’t work on other devices.
Straight from asus tf300 support
Yes it works on 4.1.1!
http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF300T/#support_Download_32
tobdaryl said:
※This tool now only works with TF300T ICS & JB of TW,US,WW CN SKU. It won’t work on other devices.
Yes it works on 4.1.1!
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... except when it doesn't.
Take a look at some of the recent posts on the topic and you'll see that some people have had a hard time getting it to unlock. The device dials home during the unlock process and places the serial number into a database. If that process terminates abnormally then you don't get to unlock.
I have seen the posts as well.
I understood the question to be whether JB could be unlocked or just ICS.
i got a refurbed tf300 and the unlock app worked once i registered my device on asus website.
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Hi guys. Sorry if this has been answered before but some reason I couldn't find any answers for this question.
I rooted my device but didn't unlock it. Now when the jelly bean update will be coming within a year or so I was wondering that do I get the ota update for this or do I have to update it manually?
Also been reading two kind of answers about the warranty. Is it now void after rooting or only after unlocking?
Thank you for the help!
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CandyAndy said:
Hi guys. Sorry if this has been answered before but some reason I couldn't find any answers for this question.
I rooted my device but didn't unlock it. Now when the jelly bean update will be coming within a year or so I was wondering that do I get the ota update for this or do I have to update it manually?
Also been reading two kind of answers about the warranty. Is it now void after rooting or only after unlocking?
Thank you for the help!
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Still locked CAN receive OTA update to JB. But, some people (like me) are having problems with download coming through. As long as your locked, you can download from Asus.
As to root, technically, you voided warranty. Used to be they had no way of knowing without you unlocking.
BUT, I'm hearing stories that tell of Asus device tracker being able to find out and report it back to company.
That is highly possible. They're various stories about it, and Device Tracker too.
If you haven't activated it, DON'T.
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Still locked CAN receive OTA update to JB. But, some people (like me) are having problems with download coming through. As long as your locked, you can download from Asus.
As to root, technically, you voided warranty. Used to be they had no way of knowing without you unlocking.
BUT, I'm hearing stories that tell of Asus device tracker being able to find out and report it back to company.
That is highly possible. They're various stories about it, and Device Tracker too.
If you haven't activated it, DON'T.
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Thanks for the headsup.
Actually didn't even know there is something as device tracker Haven't been so interested with Asus software.
Hello guys.
I'm sorry for the noob questions, but I'm very new to the Android world.
I just bought an Asus TF700T and I decided to root it.
This wasn't possible as my device had JB installed, so I decided to downgrade it to ICS with a method that could keep it locked.
After that I rooted it without any problems
First of all my first question is this:
Is it normal that my tablet now is full of chinese applications? I downloaded the firmware from the asus site so I'm just wondering why it is like that and how to fix it
Also is it normal that I don't have the google play store application installed?
After this I wanted to know the correct steps to upgrade it again to JB keeping the root at the same time
Thanks a lot
Sounds to me like you flashed the Taiwanese firmware.
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Joeful said:
Sounds to me like you flashed the Taiwanese firmware.
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ye you are totally right...
I'm trying to install the WW version now.
Anyway after I installed it and rooted it how can I update to the latest version of JB?
thanks
Edit: I tried to download Root Keeper and to update it to JB, but the root is gone
So I'm stuck at the upgrading part
You need to install voodo before you update to JB, save the root and then temp un-root it.
If that doesn't work as easily as that (which it didn't in my case) then follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926147
That worked great for me
I cant stand this anymore, and I keep getting the communications error running the latest ASUS unlock program.....
ScottBroker said:
I cant stand this anymore, and I keep getting the communications error running the latest ASUS unlock program.....
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Try reading threads before reposting same question theres a spacific thread for this in the general catagory forum. No pobably won't be any time soon.
Trust me wish there was would do it myself as to not lose warranty.
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Unlocking, Rooting, and ROM's question
I'm new with Tablets forgive me if this is a stupid question but is there possably any way to use one program to unlock and root or just root the Asus TF300T without messing with the ROM on version 4.2.1 android jelly bean? The reason I ask is bc I'm use to doing things and rooting on my droid razr and for that all you need is razr utility. So basically is there a utility out there or wil there be one in the future for my Asus TF300T like something thats simple and your rooted? please somebody let me know it I'm dieing to get this TF rooted.
I managed to get my Asus TF700KL rooted using Framaroot (Gandalph exploit) - With that done, I'd love to use a custom ROM as the stock ROM feels extremely slow...
Does anyone know of a ROM that is compatible with the Snapdragons S4 processor the is in the TF700KL?
I'm also aware that the tablet would need to be unlocked... Guess I'll have to fight Asus to get it unlocked, as I haven't been able to find a tool for that (There's on for the other TF700's, but not for the KL one... and from what I've heard, it won't work on mine...)
But hey, got root! That's a first step... Though a custom ROM would be nice...
Hey,
that's good news. Now what we need is a custom rom!!
My Tf700KL visited Asus repair service twice. It came back without the Vodafone ROM version(was bought at Vodafone) and is working a lot better now. However, it still is slow.
I'll hook on to this thread...
My Transformer is baught at Telia in Denmark, branded to Vodafone (don't know why) and I would like du debrand it or better get a custom ROM on it.
Got the same problems, unlocking isn't possible with tools from Asus website (running ICS 4.1. and according to Asus customer service won't be upgraded to 4.2) and I can't find a suitable CM.
Any help would be appreciated
Great news - today Asus made an official unlock utility for TF700KL
w w w.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/s/4EF79034ADA54249A816C82DEF6257644
outgribe said:
Great news - today Asus made an official unlock utility for TF700KL
w w w.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/s/4EF79034ADA54249A816C82DEF6257644
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Asus support a few days ago make a bootloader unlock tool, you can read this here
forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/83287-tf700kl-cyanogen/
And vote for CM on our device here
forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/98251-asus-tf700kl-lte-tablet-qualcomm-snapdragon-msm8960/
Hi everyone, we have a working CWM, we started CM11, but is unstable. We need help. Need someone who rebuild Boot and recovery.
Where can I find the rom for tf700kl?
Hi all,
I'm new to XDA, and somewhat new to android. I have a long history of jailbreaking iDevices, so this whole concept isn't too foreign to me. I have an Asus Transformer TF700T, and I get speed hiccups way too often, and even after "repair," it still doesn't work 100%, so I decided to root and/or unlock it to run a new ROM.
Question 1: I'm aware that unlocking it will void the Asus 1 year warranty, however, I purchased a squaretrade warranty as well, and would like to know if it voids ST's warranty, and/or, will they not repair it, even for non-OS problems like physical damage?
Question 2: Once I unlock the device, I know I won't be allowed to receive OTAs, but will I still be able to update the Android firmware by downloading it on my PC and moving it onto the device? Or will I be stuck on the same firmware 'till I wipe my device or something?
Thanks
gocolts12 said:
Hi all,
I'm new to XDA, and somewhat new to android. I have a long history of jailbreaking iDevices, so this whole concept isn't too foreign to me. I have an Asus Transformer TF700T, and I get speed hiccups way too often, and even after "repair," it still doesn't work 100%, so I decided to root and/or unlock it to run a new ROM.
Question 1: I'm aware that unlocking it will void the Asus 1 year warranty, however, I purchased a squaretrade warranty as well, and would like to know if it voids ST's warranty, and/or, will they not repair it, even for non-OS problems like physical damage?
Question 2: Once I unlock the device, I know I won't be allowed to receive OTAs, but will I still be able to update the Android firmware by downloading it on my PC and moving it onto the device? Or will I be stuck on the same firmware 'till I wipe my device or something?
Thanks
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AFAIK Squaretrade does not care if you unlocked or rooted your device, they will repair/replace it regardless.
If you unlock, why would you want to run the stock rom and rely on Asus updates? Unlocking or rooting by itself will not make your tablet run any better on stock software. The benefit of unlocking is that you can run a custom rom like CROMi-X on this tablet and you won't be looking back ever!
CROMi-X unlocks the potential of this tablet and is better supported than any stock rom!
Full disclosure: Yes, I am a hopeless fanboy of CROMi-X
There are also other custom roms for this tablet like CyanogenMod or Paranoid, but IMO CROMi-X is the most stable and best supported rom for this device. Look for the thread in the Development section.
Since I own the TF700 there have been - what? Three updates to the stock rom?
CROMI and it's JB 4.2.1 successor CROMi-X have been updated - jeez, I lost count - at least 10 times??? And it gets better each time!
berndblb said:
AFAIK Squaretrade does not care if you unlocked or rooted your device, they will repair/replace it regardless.
If you unlock, why would you want to run the stock rom and rely on Asus updates? Unlocking or rooting by itself will not make your tablet run any better on stock software. The benefit of unlocking is that you can run a custom rom like CROMi-X on this tablet and you won't be looking back ever!
CROMi-X unlocks the potential of this tablet and is better supported than any stock rom!
Full disclosure: Yes, I am a hopeless fanboy of CROMi-X
There are also other custom roms for this tablet like CyanogenMod or Paranoid, but IMO CROMi-X is the most stable and best supported rom for this device. Look for the thread in the Development section.
Since I own the TF700 there have been - what? Three updates to the stock rom?
CROMI and it's JB 4.2.1 successor CROMi-X have been updated - jeez, I lost count - at least 10 times??? And it gets better each time!
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Ok cool, can you link me to an installation guide for it?
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Ok cool, can you link me to an installation guide for it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
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berndblb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
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Thanks! just installed it and its setting up! can't wait to try it out!
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Thanks! just installed it and its setting up! can't wait to try it out!
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Enjoy! You're gonna like it
Ahhh - I sometimes wish I could go back to that point in time when I installed CROMI for the first time and ran it....
It made me giggle and laugh out loud each time trying a new task - so ridiciously much better it was...
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First Root/Unlocking
Hello xda'ers, I am new to this topic and would like to migrate from stock to cromi-X. I'm currently on JB 4.2.1 and build 10.6.1.14.10. I'm also aware that going ahead with this will void my warranty as well as disable accessibility to OTAs.
Thanks
Vindaz said:
Hello xda'ers, I am new to this topic and would like to migrate from stock to cromi-X. I'm currently on JB 4.2.1 and build 10.6.1.14.10. I'm also aware that going ahead with this will void my warranty as well as disable accessibility to OTAs.
Thanks
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correct, cromi (along with the other roms here) are better than any Asus OTA will be Asus publish the firmware on their site anyway which is very easy to flash from a custom recovery.