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I have been trying to re-root my tf for quite a while now. Have had no success because I have one of the transformers that canot be rooted with Nacho (unfortunately).
I have tried all others as well and even had 3 times brought the transformer back to firmware 13 and tried to rooted.
The only time I manage to root was when I had the Firmware: V8.6.5.19 and therefore I need drastically to get that again.
If anyone have the zip I would be very glad to download it.
Thanks!
EDIT: I forgot to mention: Firmware: V8.6.5.19 WW
8.6.5.19 was pulled by Asus pretty quick because of the the exploit the devs
use to make RazorClaw work.
You can use 8.6.6.19 which is the TF101G ROM but it work for the TF101.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
Once root is achieved you could use OTA root keeper to save your root and update to the latest correct firmware
for your TF.
Hej Baseballfanz,
thanks for the answer, I had been on that thread and check almost all the pages and only got multiload links which of course were down.
After your suggestion I went back there and then after checking all the pages I got the link on the page 27
Thanks again. Now I am once again rooted and with revolver rom.
I tried the OTA after rooting (of course with rootkeeper) but it didnt work. First it didnt allow the OTA or the installation with the .21 firmware (force install). So I installed CWRM and flashed the firmware .21 which worked but I couldnt resore root with the rootkeeper voodoo.
I ended up giving up from Asus stock rom and went back to Revolver which is anyway my favorite custom.
Thanks again (already clicked on thanks button)
If someone (everyone) could stop using multiupload.com, then I think I might be successful in re-rooting my TF too. Same boat, I am one with a TF that nacho does not work on. And every 8.6.5.19 I find is uploaded to multiupload.com and that site will not load in the US anymore...at least not via Comcast/Xfinity.
So if someone would kindly upload it to anyplace other than multiupload.com, that would be so very VERY awesome.
Thanks!
f you wish to re-root your device from 8.6.5.21 you will need to get 8.6.6.19, not 8.6.5.19 BTW, it is very hard to find I have been looking myself to do some tests but that firmware version has been removed from Asus' site even.
Yeah Asus yanked 8.6.5.19 pretty quick aftr RazorClaw was released.
luna_c666 said:
f you wish to re-root your device from 8.6.5.21 you will need to get 8.6.6.19, not 8.6.5.19 BTW, it is very hard to find I have been looking myself to do some tests but that firmware version has been removed from Asus' site even.
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But there is no 8.6.6.xx for US transformers...not even .21 is 8.6.6.xx on the Asus site.
Yeah...8.6.6.xx is for the TF 101G only. I don't have the G version.
gVibeR said:
But there is no 8.6.6.xx for US transformers...not even .21 is 8.6.6.xx on the Asus site.
Yeah...8.6.6.xx is for the TF 101G only. I don't have the G version.
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yes it's for the TF101G but it will work on the regular TF. You are only using it to gain root with RazorClaw.
After which you can flash a rooted stock rom made for the tf or any of the custom rom.
baseballfanz said:
yes it's for the TF101G but it will work on the regular TF. You are only using it to gain root with RazorClaw.
After which you can flash a rooted stock rom made for the tf or any of the custom rom.
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Ok so...does someone have the US version of whatever .19 version firmware I need to do this? Please?!
I have 8.6.6.19 ww version but not uploaded anywhere yet. Lemme know if u want it.
Sent from my Infected Galaxy Y using Tapatalk
gVibeR said:
Ok so...does someone have the US version of whatever .19 version firmware I need to do this? Please?!
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Just use the WW 8.6.6.19 to get root. After that flash a rooted US firmware.
I rooted my tf101 (serial bco) successfully with nachroot and adb from firmware 8.6.5.21.
baseballfanz said:
Just use the WW 8.6.6.19 to get root. After that flash a rooted US firmware.
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Ok...Going to try this.
Just so I am clear:
Do I just need to push the file to /sdcard properly named and do the PWR/VOL + method?
Do I need to do the PWR/VOL - to Wipe Data as well?
good instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20799328
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good instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20799328
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Still no root. I followed the instructions exactly, and even several times using a variety of the other suggestions. I have both WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip and EP101_SDUPATED.zip located in the Root of both my /sdcard and /Removable/MicroSD...and all I get is the Android with Yellow Triangle.
My TF101 is the B60 model, I have had it rooted before unrooting it in anticipation for the now delayed ICS update. With the US v8.6.5.21 update on it, there seems to be no way to root it.
I guess I am SOL.
gVibeR said:
Still no root. I followed the instructions exactly, and even several times using a variety of the other suggestions. I have both WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip and EP101_SDUPATED.zip located in the Root of both my /sdcard and /Removable/MicroSD...and all I get is the Android with Yellow Triangle.
My TF101 is the B60 model, I have had it rooted before unrooting it in anticipation for the now delayed ICS update. With the US v8.6.5.21 update on it, there seems to be no way to root it.
I guess I am SOL.
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Use NVFlash or try the RootTool kit
baseballfanz said:
Use NVFlash or try the RootTool kit
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So I can NVFlash that Update file or do I have to extract it and make all the .img files etc.
It would have to be an NVFlash compatible ROM.
Here's some stock ROM plus some of the custom ROM such as Prime
has NVFlash version.
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/tr...stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/
baseballfanz said:
It would have to be an NVFlash compatible ROM.
Here's some stock ROM plus some of the custom ROM such as Prime
has NVFlash version.
http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/tr...stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/
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I've done this already too...and still can't get Nacho or Razor methods to work and still can't get 8.6.5.19, the update still goes directly to .21.
I feel like we are going in circles here.
Am I seriously the only B60 owner with this problem? Is there not a single other US version B60 model owner that has downgraded and then successfully rooted their TF101?
NVFlash didn't work?
Just bought a TF700 from Amazon (much cheaper in the States than where i live) but got a few questions:
(a) Its still on ICS and I suspect that i will end up installing custom roms etc as I have done with my GS2. I read that i should before i root or unlock bootloder i should backup using NVflash (i think mine is pre 30) but does that prevent me from going to JB or does it not matter?
(b) I use wifi channel 13 at home, but i know my tablet as i bought in US probably has wifi channels 1 to 11. How can i change the wifi to include up to channel 13?
(c) Are there any other diff between a US version of TF700 and a WW version? I note that on the Asus website they have different firmwares.
Thanks!
blion said:
Just bought a TF700 from Amazon (much cheaper in the States than where i live) but got a few questions.
Are there any other diff between a US version of TF700 and a WW version? I note that on the Asus website they have different firmwares.
Thanks!
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It is possible to convert your tab to the World Wide or other appropriate firmware by a reflash.
Do you know how this is accomplished?
If not post back and we can guide you.
Also I'm not sure about the wifi channel change, yet there there is most likely a way to change that.
The way to change the WiFi is via a build.prop text edit hack. It's as simple as changing the country code from US to GB
You must be at least rooted to do it. Of course if you take an nvflash blob copy then unlock the world is your oyster! :victory:
Thats OK said:
It is possible to convert your tab to the World Wide or other appropriate firmware by a reflash.
Do you know how this is accomplished?
If not post back and we can guide you.
Also I'm not sure about the wifi channel change, yet there there is most likely a way to change that.
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Sorry but I dont know how to convert it to a WW. Would appreciate it if you could let me know!
Do you know what are the difference between a US and WW firmware other than the Wifi channel??
Also do you know the answer to my question (a)? I want to update to JB but worried i wont be able to after using NVflash.....
sbdags said:
The way to change the WiFi is via a build.prop text edit hack. It's as simple as changing the country code from US to GB
You must be at least rooted to do it. Of course if you take an nvflash blob copy then unlock the world is your oyster! :victory:
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Thanks but could you provide more info on how to edit build.prop??
I will try and root tonight. Can you explain what is an nvflash blob copy??? I come from using GS2 where there was not a need to unlock the bootloader but i read that unlocking the bootloader (and therefore losing warranty) is required in order to install a custom rom.
blion said:
Thanks but could you provide more info on how to edit build.prop??
I will try and root tonight. Can you explain what is an nvflash blob copy??? I come from using GS2 where there was not a need to unlock the bootloader but i read that unlocking the bootloader (and therefore losing warranty) is required in order to install a custom rom.
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Doing the nvflash thing will in no way stop you updating to jellybean however updating to jellybean will stop you doing the nvflash thing. Nvfash is security nothing more. You can recover from any bricks after you do it.
As for gaining root and editing build.prop I would suggest you read the stickies in the general forum. Think about unlocking and flashing a custom rom if you are not comfortable doing the edits yourself as it's all too easy to get into a bootloop (recoverable) if you don't know what you are doing.
Do you know what are the difference between a US and WW firmware other than the Wifi channel??
Hi, I have a tf700 that I bought from the US and I live in the UK, I have always used US firmware and have never had a problem with wifi.
maxal said:
Do you know what are the difference between a US and WW firmware other than the Wifi channel??
Hi, I have a tf700 that I bought from the US and I live in the UK, I have always used US firmware and have never had a problem with wifi.
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You won't but if you set your UK wifi router to use channel 13 you will Your US infinity won' see it. To fix you flash a WW rom or do the build prop edit and it will work again.
As for other differences I'm yet to find any yet. Other than wifi they both behave the same way.
maxal said:
Do you know what are the difference between a US and WW firmware other than the Wifi channel??
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AFAIK, the list of included system apps is slightly different, and also the other apps are at least recompiled for each country version.
Good news......confirmed my new tab is 9.4.5.26 version which i think will enable me to use NVflash!!
I want to try Cleanrom and want to make sure i get this absolutely correct (i dun wanna brick my new tf700!!!).
(a) Follow the guide to backup using NVflash (http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/)
(b) Install the official asus 4.1.1 bootloader (current version seems to be V10.4.4.23)
(c) Install TWRP 2.3.1.0 (follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129)
(d) Do i still need to install SuperSU or can I go to install Cleanrom directly??
Is there anything i should be mindful of before flashing??
Thanks in advance!!!!
blion said:
Good news......confirmed my new tab is 9.4.5.26 version which i think will enable me to use NVflash!!
I want to try Cleanrom and want to make sure i get this absolutely correct (i dun wanna brick my new tf700!!!).
(a) Follow the guide to backup using NVflash (http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/)
(b) Install the official asus 4.1.1 bootloader (current version seems to be V10.4.4.23)
(c) Install TWRP 2.3.1.0 (follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938129)
(d) Do i still need to install SuperSU or can I go to install Cleanrom directly??
Is there anything i should be mindful of before flashing??
Thanks in advance!!!!
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You'll need to unlock it at some point too
SuperSu is included in CleanROM so not needed.
It's all very straight forward and remember because you are coming from Stock you won't need to do a full wipe.
sbdags said:
You'll need to unlock it at some point too
SuperSu is included in CleanROM so not needed.
It's all very straight forward and remember because you are coming from Stock you won't need to do a full wipe.
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Thanks! Ops forgot about unlock. Will unlock, backup NVflash, install asus bootloader, TWRP and then insall cleanrom???
Lastly, should i install odex or deodex version of cleanrom??? The verdict seems to be split.....not sure what practical difference there is between the two..............
blion said:
Thanks! Ops forgot about unlock. Will unlock, backup NVflash, install asus bootloader, TWRP and then insall cleanrom???
Lastly, should i install odex or deodex version of cleanrom??? The verdict seems to be split.....not sure what practical difference there is between the two..............
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I'd start with the deodex version but they are so close to each other and easy to switch between. Try them both. You don't lose any apps or data by switching between the two as same base.
I recently bought my new Transformer Infinity and like an idiot I updated to jellybean without thinking if I wanted to root first.
I've tried several different ways but I can't get my TF700t to root after updating so that leads me to ask if I must unlock before rooting after jellybean?
I've tried downgrading and that is to say I've put the 9.4.5.30 update in my root of the microsd card and when I go to recovery boot i just get the little guy on his back with a red triangle and black exlamation mark.
I realize unlocking will void my warranty which I am a little hesitant, though I never purchased any warranty with my tf700t but i think i can do so now.
I tried following this post:
Thanks for the reply, but i've been working on this for the past couple of hrs and my issue is solved. i'm currently back at 4.1.1 Jellybean again and Root Checker has verified that root is in place. the su binary is also present and all apps that need root work properly (Busybox, Titanium Backup, etc). i've also rebooted and rechecked several times to be sure, it say rooted every time now, whereas it didnt before. I managed to do all of this without unlocking the bootloader as well, even though what i've read elsewhere says it is necessary to do so.
I would have agreed with you before on your point that OTA updates are irreversible, and they usually are, but my experience today shows otherwise. however, you are right that each OTA will probably make it harder to reroot or stay rooted. you're also right that factory reset only wipes data but not firmware, which i just recently figured out today before you posted. i used the "about tablet" section in settings both before and after my steps below to verify that i had indeed downgraded/upgraded firmware/Android versions from JB to ICS and vice versa.
here are the steps i took, in sequential order, so that maybe anyone else with my issue can benefit. i cant gaurantee it will work for everyone:
1. downgraded from 4.1.1 JB firmware to "Eee Pad Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Firmware: V9.4.5.30 Only for US SKU (Android 4.0.3)". This will roll you back from Jellybean to Ice Cream Sandwich. go to support.asus.com, enter TF700T as the model number, and scroll down until you find this, then download it and unzip the zip file to the root of your sdcard (there is a zip file within the downloaded zip, place that at the root, not the downloaded file itself). if you are using a TF700T that is not US-based then download the appropriate file for your region, just make sure that it has .30 in the file name. I read on a forum somewhere that this is the only firmware update for this device that enables downgrading from higher version to 4.0.3, although it's possible that others may work. then power off your device and do a cold boot (hold down left volume and then followed by power button, do this for about 10 seconds. when you get to the desktop/start screen you will see "Safe Mode" in lower left corner, then your device will notify that an update is available. tell it to apply and let it reboot. when it powers back on you should be back at 4.0.3
2. Do a factory reset, this can be done either before or after the step above, but i did it after. i'm not sure if this is necessary , but just to be on the safe side. back-up all important info, apps, etc beforehand
3. I used the method at Simple Guide to Root TF700T Asus Transformer Pad Infinity : Tips For Tab . this guide can also be found at other websites, but the steps are the same and the files/utilities needed are the same as well. just follow the steps. this will not work if you are still at 4.1.1, you will get the error i detailed in my last post.
4. Download Root Checker (to verify root access) and make sure you have the latest Superuser installed from Play (SuperSU may also work but i'm not sure, i'm using the paid version of Superuser Elite). and also get Voodoo OTA RootKeeper (free), this has a function that will allow you to restore root access after upgrading to 4.1.1. Superuser Elite also has a "ota survival" function that does essentially the same, both worked for me (this software isnt free). and get Busybox and a terminal emulator like Better Terminal Emulator or Android Terminal Emulator. i'm not even sure if these last 2/3 are absolutely necessary, but they install essential must-have functions that all root users should have.
5. then use RootKeeper and make a backup of the su binary, or place a checkmark beside the "ota survival" function in Superuser Elite. either will backup the su info so that it can be restored.
6. Next, do a direct OTA upgrade to 4.1.1 JB , either by using the built-in firmware update function, or by manually downloading from the website and updating using the method listed above. Do NOT do a restore to factory backup state after this point (especially after), it will most likely wipe out the backups of su made by RootKeeper/Superuser Elite.
7. after the upgrade is finished you will be back at start screen at at 4.1.1, use Root Checker and it will say you're not rooted. Then use either of the 2 programs ive outlined to restore the su binary from the backup. in SU(E) just uncheck and recheck the OTA Survival box, or in RootKeeper just restore from backup. Then go back to Root Checker after doing either of these, it should say rooted. reboot and recheck to make sure.
8. That's it! just wash, rinse and repeat when the next firmware update is available, hopefully these same steps should work
Also make sure to keep a backup of the su binaries/app from here onwards, otherwise at some point in the future you may lose the ability to simply restore from backup after each OTA Firmware update. you will have to start over from the beginning.
I'm sure someone figured this out already, but i figured i would post anyways.
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but i couldn't even downgrade
Beret67 said:
I recently bought my new Transformer Infinity and like an idiot I updated to jellybean without thinking if I wanted to root first.
I've tried several different ways but I can't get my TF700t to root after updating so that leads me to ask if I must unlock before rooting after jellybean?
I've tried downgrading and that is to say I've put the 9.4.5.30 update in my root of the microsd card and when I go to recovery boot i just get the little guy on his back with a red triangle and black exlamation mark.
I realize unlocking will void my warranty which I am a little hesitant, though I never purchased any warranty with my tf700t but i think i can do so now.
I tried following this post:
but i couldn't even downgrade
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Where did you get the old ROM from? ASUS isnt hosting it anymore and it HAS TO BE a factory original Firmware signed properly or it will not take. In fact you should see "Signature Match" (or maybe its matched) in the top left corner in recovery.
I'm not saying that message is a guarantee you have the right ROM but its a good sign.
The default warranty is like a year so I wouldnt want to unlock either.
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Where did you get the old ROM from? ASUS isnt hosting it anymore and it HAS TO BE a factory original Firmware signed properly or it will not take. In fact you should see "Signature Match" (or maybe its matched) in the top left corner in recovery.
I'm not saying that message is a guarantee you have the right ROM but its a good sign.
The default warranty is like a year so I wouldnt want to unlock either.
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I got the update that said: Eee Pad Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Firmware: V9.4.5.30 Only for US SKU (Android 4.0.3) - 2012.09.21 update
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946456
And i'm pretty sure it said signature match.
Beret67 said:
I got the update that said: Eee Pad Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Firmware: V9.4.5.30 Only for US SKU (Android 4.0.3) - 2012.09.21 update
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946456
And i'm pretty sure it said signature match.
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Makes me wonder if they have broken downgrade on the 10_4_4_25 firmware then?! The TF201 had that happen on the first JB update. You could no longer downgrade to ICS.
Edit, Adding that I just downloaded the US 9.4.5.30 from that site you linked to and an MD5 check confirmed it matches the one I have used 3 times.
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Makes me wonder if they have broken downgrade on the 10_4_4_25 firmware then?! The TF201 had that happen on the first JB update. You could no longer downgrade to ICS.
Edit, Adding that I just downloaded the US 9.4.5.30 from that site you linked to and an MD5 check confirmed it matches the one I have used 3 times.
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The US link?
maybe i just need to redownload it or something and leave it named as is.
So then what can I do?
Beret67 said:
The US link?
maybe i just need to redownload it or something and leave it named as is.
So then what can I do?
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The link you supplied that has all the firmwares there are several that say 9.4.5.30
The first one is WW, World Wide. You need to make sure you get the correct one for your device. So if you bough retail in the US get the second one that says "US". The firmware will not work if you don't get the correct one.
An easy way to tell what you need is to go to settings and scroll down to "About" on the left. Tap About and on the right half scroll down to "Build Number" My daughters TF201 says JRO03c.US_epad........
So she has the US one and would need the US Firmware.
If you have a US device and tried to apply the WW firmware from what I have read it will fail, won't work.. dead andy. Make sure you have the right firmware for your device.
Please post back your results as I am sure many would be interested if ASUS broke reverting to ICS.
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The US link?
maybe i just need to redownload it or something and leave it named as is.
So then what can I do?
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After you download the zip file, first you have to UNZIP the zip file and you're going to see another zip file. Now rename this new zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip , then copy this to the root of your sdcard, boot into recovery and try again.
Beret67 said:
The US link?
maybe i just need to redownload it or something and leave it named as is.
So then what can I do?
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I assumed the file rename was in the directions above
The only device I believe you should ever have to root/unlock /jailbreak is the IOS platform. As you probably know, you are extremely limited to any customization with an IOS device. Under the android platform, I find that there are many flavours of customization under the stock setting already. I've ran the TF700T with the latest updates and firmware for the past few months and performance is still optimal ... I also bet that if you had my tablet side by side next to a rooted/unlocked TF700T tablet, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference from a performance perspective. I'm only speaking from a standard user point of view. I can see where a developer may want root access and or someone who wants to learn how to program the OS, create custom ROMS etc., however for the casual user, I'd leave it the way it is.
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Rashar said:
The only device I believe you should ever have to root/unlock /jailbreak is the IOS platform. As you probably know, you are extremely limited to any customization with an IOS device. Under the android platform, I find that there are many flavours of customization under the stock setting already. I've ran the TF700T with the latest updates and firmware for the past few months and performance is still optimal ... I also bet that if you had my tablet side by side next to a rooted/unlocked TF700T tablet, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference from a performance perspective. I'm only speaking from a standard user point of view. I can see where a developer may want root access and or someone who wants to learn how to program the OS, create custom ROMS etc., however for the casual user, I'd leave it the way it is.
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I guarantee if you unlocked and installed a custom rom you would be blown away with how slow stock is Seriously, how do you know if you haven't done it? Seems like a strange challenge you have set. BTW I don't know one single person who has unlocked and gone to a custom rom who would go back to locked stock because performance is that different. You just don't know it.
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I guarantee if you unlocked and installed a custom rom you would be blown away with how slow stock is Seriously, how do you know if you haven't done it? Seems like a strange challenge you have set. BTW I don't know one single person who has unlocked and gone to a custom rom who would go back to locked stock because performance is that different. You just don't know it.
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A significant reason for increased performance on custom ROMS is that the kernel they use allows for overclocking usually to 1.8GHZ. Just FYI in the interest of full disclosure.
It is not the ONLY reason but a big part of why they look/feel so much faster.
hx4700 Killer said:
A significant reason for increased performance on custom ROMS is that the kernel they use allows for overclocking usually to 1.8GHZ. Just FYI in the interest of full disclosure.
It is not the ONLY reason but a big part of why they look/feel so much faster.
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Yes kernel tweaking brings huge benefits but there are plenty of other tweaks that bring the perks as well outside the kernel
Hello everyone, I just joined XDA and hope to be a successful contributor to this amazing community. This is my first post, hope it will be of help.
I can confirm that 10.4.4.25 did not break the downgrade option. Like others already suggested, make sure you're using the firmware which matches your device (WW/US/etc.) and you should be fine.
I Just got my device tonight from ASUS (RMA due to crashes every 2.5 days on the clock, black lines every few seconds, extremely laggy).
My precious came with 10.4.4.23 and I upgraded it to 10.4.4.25 to check the performance and black lines issue. With 25 it still lags a little but less than 23 and other earlier firmwares. I ran these tests on 23 then on 25:
1. For real life performance (don't care about synthetic benchmarks) I updated all the apps simultaneously. Both firmwares were laggy but 25 was much less than 23.
2. The black line is still there in 25 but much less than 23. I could reproduce it only with the black hole live wallpaper test which is a very good sign as in 23 I reproduced it a couple of times without the black hole live wallpaper.
After these tests I downgraded successfully to 9.4.5.30 (US) in order to root (need that for Avast FW) with no problems at all. Now I will go root it.
Update: Successfully rooted and upgraded back to 10.4.4.25
G0llum said:
After these tests I downgraded successfully to 9.4.5.30 (US) in order to root (need that for Avast FW) with no problems at all. Now I will go root it.
Update: Successfully rooted and upgraded back to 10.4.4.25
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I downgraded also to clear a few things. After that, I went back in and went to Settings and check updates and nothing show up. How did you upgraded back to the latest version? Can you share your method?
Thank you much.
ils01 said:
I downgraded also to clear a few things. After that, I went back in and went to Settings and check updates and nothing show up. How did you upgraded back to the latest version? Can you share your method?
Thank you much.
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Are you rooted? If you are you need to use the dlpkgfile incremental upgrade method can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
buhohitr said:
Are you rooted? If you are you need to use the dlpkgfile incremental upgrade method can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
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I am rooted now (but still locked). Can I jump directly to 10.4.4.25 using dlpkgfile without doing other middle steps?
Edit: Tried going straight to 10.4.4.25 and failed. No OTA either.
ils01 said:
I am rooted now (but still locked). Can I jump directly to 10.4.4.25 using dlpkgfile without doing other middle steps?
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No you can't, you need to upgrade to JB .16, then .18 then you can jump to .25.
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No you can't, you need to upgrade to JB .16, then .18 then you can jump to .25.
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Thank you very much. Will do that.
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I downgraded also to clear a few things. After that, I went back in and went to Settings and check updates and nothing show up. How did you upgraded back to the latest version? Can you share your method?
Thank you much.
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OTA. Immediately after restart the tablet started downloading the update automatically... I postponed the update installation and then rooted, installed voodoo, created su backup, temp un-rooted and only then applied the OTA.
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OTA. Immediately after restart the tablet started downloading the update automatically... I postponed the update installation and then rooted, installed voodoo, created su backup, temp un-rooted and only then applied the OTA.
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Thanks for the update.
Mine did not see any update regarless of multiple checkings performed (this was done before any rooting attempted). I am in the process of dowloading dlpkgfiles and slowly doing the hard way.
Update: After I reflashed back to 9.4.5.30 to root, I went on and started updating using dlpkgfile started with .16, .18, .20, .23, and finally .25. All is good now. However, I had a few errors when going from .16 to .18 due to getting incorrect/wrong dlpkgfile.
Thank you for everyone's help.
About to tear my hair out at its roots trying to get this thing up to Jellybean. I bought it being told it was Jellybean capable but it had not been upgraded yet and all I had to do was go to the Asus site and get the files.
Well I go to the asus site and sure enough I download the file but thenit does not mention how to do the upgrade process. So I then go to - http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-jelly-bean-asus-infinity-tf700t-minutes.html and this tells me to get the file needed to make it a specific file name and then do the reboot into the regular bootloader.
Well this worked like a hill of beans. I kept getting an error about the signature being invalid though I downloaded it off the ASUS site and I tried downloading the file three different ways (at work) on my phone and off my home Cablemodem) so if its a file problem its a file problem on the hosted site Asus is using.
I then used the unlocker and I unlocked my Asus it even shows it is unlocked every time it unboots so this part I know I did right.
I then ran DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip from the link here - http://dottech.org/78441/how-to-root-asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700-debugfs-method-guide/ - and it said that it gave me root access on the OS installed. I however downloaded SU and RootChecker both which indicated I did not have root.
So then I decided if I was going to do this I would go full gusto. So I got a CWM GUI from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094746 because I use CWM on my phones and figured if I stuck with the gui version of this I would be fairly competent on doing a rom replacement.
So then I downloaded a couple of roms from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1834521
as well as the SU that can be flashed. before boot up but I seem to still not to be able to get root (though the tool I used indicated I have it) on the current system.
The problem I have right now is rigt now anything I try and load from my sd card that is a zip shows -
E: Can't Open /sdcard/filename.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
For Filename.zip I have tried CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip from http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip as well as multiple ROM files from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1834521 as well as a couple from Asus
Things i know 1) I have correct USB from the Tablet to the PC this is evident because I was able to update the bootloader to the CWM GUI. 2) The MicroSD card is a 4 gb card and it works just fine. I have used it in my computer many times and I can open and copy and move files just fine on it any which way. 3) I am unsure as to why DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip indicated it was all Rooted but then rootchecker is not showing it as rooted.
Is the fact I don't have Root the main reason for the files not being able to be opened? If so is there a better TF700T root program out there?
So for my clarification you want Jelly Bean rooted?
Is this correct?
Although it could be risky, you can actually toggle file system hashing verifications off in CWM. Make absolutely sure that the file downloaded correctly by verifying the MD5 yourself, other wise you could end up with a brick of the same value but even less practical use than the one you currently have.
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About to tear my hair out at its roots trying to get this thing up to Jellybean. I bought it being told it was Jellybean capable but it had not been upgraded yet and all I had to do was go to the Asus site and get the files.
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To answer Thats_OK's question: I read this to mean that the 700 is still ICS, and he wants to get JB on there.
1) I have correct USB from the Tablet to the PC this is evident because I was able to update the bootloader to the CWM GUI.
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Just to correct a minor error in terminology, just to get it straight: CWM is a recovery, and not a bootloader nor a "GUI" to the bootloader.
2) The MicroSD card is a 4 gb card and it works just fine. I have used it in my computer many times and I can open and copy and move files just fine on it any which way.
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Not thT IT SEEMS TO BE THE ROOT Cuse here, but what filesystem is it formatted to?
3) I am unsure as to why DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip indicated it was all Rooted but then rootchecker is not showing it as rooted.
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I do not have a clue either -- the script should do everything for you and you should not have to undertake any action afterwards.
Is the fact I don't have Root the main reason for the files not being able to be opened?
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Nope, an unlocked bootloader and a suitable recovery is all you need. Once those two are in place and working correctly, you should be able to flash anything. Rooting pertains to the access granted to the filesystem once you're 'inside', i.e. with the tablet running the ROM installed.
If so is there a better TF700T root program out there?
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Nah, this works for pretty much anyone. I've had the error of "bad installation" a few times as well, and I toggled the hashing. Worked like a charm, although, as said, there is a minor risk involved if you do not keep your head cool and forget to verify manually. I haven't had this on the latest version of CWM, though.
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Go to settings--> about tablet and provide the full build number for your device.
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So for my clarification you want Jelly Bean rooted?
Is this correct?
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I want Jellybean, roooted isn't so much a need but would be a plus.
Go to settings--> about tablet and provide the full build number for your device.
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Build number is IML74K.US_epad-9.4.5.30-20120907
Not thT IT SEEMS TO BE THE ROOT Cuse here, but what filesystem is it formatted to?
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The card is formatted to fat32
I've had the error of "bad installation" a few times as well, and I toggled the hashing.
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I am not seeing anythign for hashing i am seeing signiture varification but with this enabled or disabled it is not changing the error I am getting.
If you just want JellyBean have you tried looking here? >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28374043&postcount=1
Thats OK said:
If you just want JellyBean have you tried looking here? >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28374043&postcount=1
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I appreciate the link but did you read this part of my post?
Well I go to the asus site and sure enough I download the file but thenit does not mention how to do the upgrade process. So I then go to - http://forums.androidcentral.com/and...t-minutes.html and this tells me to get the file needed to make it a specific file name and then do the reboot into the regular bootloader.
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I have already followed these instructions multiple times and each time it is giving me errors about the files being invalid or something of the sort.
I have tried about 4 different roms to load and each time I get bad file indicators even after comparing md5s and verifying the files are okay.
Is there any way to wipe this thing 100% and just load something on fresh?
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I appreciate the link but did you read this part of my post?
I have already followed these instructions multiple times and each time it is giving me errors about the files being invalid or something of the sort.
I have tried about 4 different roms to load and each time I get bad file indicators even after comparing md5s and verifying the files are okay.
Is there any way to wipe this thing 100% and just load something on fresh?
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Hmmm..Guess I'm not catching what you have done.
When you downloaded from the Asus website did you rename the file inside the zip to: EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip then place this on your microSD?
Also I don't see any mention of ADB to push files to the tablet.
Sorry for my confusion.
Just not understanding where your at.
It is possible to wipe the internal SD card (eMMC) memory using TWRP...yet I'd wait until we get things sorted.
Let me go over what I did and what didn't work and let me go over what I finally did that did work now that I have mine all upgraded.
Didn't work -Scenario 1 -
Go into Settings->About Tablet-> System update this did absolutely nothing for getting me jellybean it just sat at a connecting screen that gave me nothing.
Didn't work -Scenario 2 -
Straight from the last link you provided -
1. Decompress downloaded .zip file (it will be another .zip)
2. Rename it to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip
3. Format FAT32 the MicroSD card that you will be using for the update process
4. Copy the file to (the root directory of) your MicroSD
5. Insert it into the tablet
6. Shutdown (power off) the tablet
7. Power it on by pressing and holding VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons simultaneously
8. When you see white text in the top left corner of the screen, release the buttons ^^ and press VOLUME UP button until you see Android logo and process bar
9. Wait patiently for 10 minutes or so
(when I reached number 8 nothing happened automatically and I had to use the blue screened system recovery and when I pointed it to the SD file it told me it was a bad file.)
Didn't work -Scenario 3 -
Loaded
Transformer ADB Tool v6 and then loaded CWM GUI and then tried loading different rom from all over the place Asus main site, and all over the Index site here for different roms. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1834521
Finally however I finally made it work -
I am not sure why ALL the other ways did not work but on mine this is what I had to do.
1) From my first post I got the program from Asus that did the Unlocker I ran that from the Asus site.
2) From the first post I installed CWM GUI and I installed that.
3) From the index site I downloaded Stock Rooted Odex 10.4.4.23 to a USB stick - mainly because it says its rooted and I don't have to worry about rooting it AND I don't mind being .02 revisions behind.
4) I did an MD5 check vrs the download verified all was correct.
5) Tried to install from the MicroSD card and it failed yet again same errors as before.
6) On a whim I rebooted the TF700T and I copied the Stock Rooted Odex 10.4.4.23 to the device directly.
7) I booted to CWM GUI again and this time it installed when I selected to load from the internal SD.
8) I reloaded all my apps on the top.
9) I then loaded the apk of flash that "isn't supported" but works well enough on JB even on my phone.
So basically it would not install from my MicroSD though everything said it should but it would work fine from the internal memory.
This is with me using 2 different MicroSD cards and both are known working ones out of current phones I use all the time.
So I am now up to Jellybean and I am sporting all I needed to be upgraded for. Thanks for the attempts but it was just my constant tenacity that got me through this process.
Sounds like you have loaded my stock rooted rom. Which means you will still be on the old ice cream sandwich bootloader. Recommend you flash the JellyBean bootloaderfrom one of my threads in the ddevelopment section.
The reason your ota Asus updates failed is because you were already unlocked.
sbdags said:
The reason your ota Asus updates failed is because you were already unlocked.
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Good point. Any idea why the other ROMs were failing as well?
@OP: now you have found a way that works, I suggest to try CROMI.
sbdags said:
Sounds like you have loaded my stock rooted rom. Which means you will still be on the old ice cream sandwich bootloader. Recommend you flash the JellyBean bootloaderfrom one of my threads in the ddevelopment section.
The reason your ota Asus updates failed is because you were already unlocked.
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Ugh so I actually just made this worse? Basically since I did Stock Rooted Odex 10.4.4.23 over the version 9 ICS I am still running version 9ICSwith files over the top that are from 10.4.4.23 making it now some mixture of the two? So confused because I thought when I did a rom upgrade it wiped out the old and put in the new? it is showing the right version in Settings and it is acting right with what Jellybean should be doing so I am a lot confused right now.
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Ugh so I actually just made this worse? Basically since I did Stock Rooted Odex 10.4.4.23 over the version 9 ICS I am still running version 9ICSwith files over the top that are from 10.4.4.23 making it now some mixture of the two? So confused because I thought when I did a rom upgrade it wiped out the old and put in the new? it is showing the right version in Settings and it is acting right with what Jellybean should be doing so I am a lot confused right now.
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boot into recovery, when you see 4 icons, take a look at the second line (white text), it should say the version of your bootloader (1.00e is JB bootloader and 2.00e is ICS), then next to it is your JB or ICS version.
What sdbags said is when you flash a premade rom from XDA, it only included the ROM/kernel, but no bootloader. The only way is to flash the full firmware download from Asus site which included everything and bootloader is one of them.
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boot into recovery, when you see 4 icons, take a look at the second line (white text), it should say the version of your bootloader (1.00e is JB bootloader and 2.00e is ICS), then next to it is your JB or ICS version.
What sdbags said is when you flash a premade rom from XDA, it only included the ROM/kernel, but no bootloader. The only way is to flash the full firmware download from Asus site which included everything and bootloader is one of them.
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Ahhh gotcha. So I have really only done it halfway and have to get the bootloader flashed up as well. Will work on this next then. Right now I only have three options in my bootloader android, USB and the wipe data when all the others I read about indicate 4 icons should be there so I thought something was off there.
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Ahhh gotcha. So I have really only done it halfway and have to get the bootloader flashed up as well. Will work on this next then. Right now I only have three options in my bootloader android, USB and the wipe data when all the others I read about indicate 4 icons should be there so I thought something was off there.
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You could flash just JB bootloader with custom recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049274
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Ahhh gotcha. So I have really only done it halfway and have to get the bootloader flashed up as well. Will work on this next then. Right now I only have three options in my bootloader android, USB and the wipe data when all the others I read about indicate 4 icons should be there so I thought something was off there.
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I uploaded sbdags' version I used to DropBox for you: https://www.dropbox.com/s/js0m8nas00ts95h/tf700t-WW-JB-bootloader-only.zip
It's just a matter of flashing this (and update your recovery, if applicable), and then reflash any ROM you'd like.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/js0m8nas00ts95h/tf700t-WW-JB-bootloader-only.zip
Thanks guys I went ahead I went ahead and downloaded it from the link right on the website that sbdags was talking about just did a quick forum search and found the proper JB bootloader. So now I have a CWM GUI recover, JB bootloader and the sdbags stock rooted JB rom on it.
Now I know this is a loaded question and someone has already mentioned CleanROM Inheritance 3.2
But are there any clear cut "great" JB roms that run pretty much flawlessly on the TF700T that are prerooted? Just checking because as I mentioned I have tried quite a few roms on my Samsung S2 and used AOKP, SuperNexus, and am now on ShoStock3. Are the roms on the TF700Ts about the same in "feel" to their galaxy s counterparts? E.G. AOSP TF700T like a AOKP Galaxy S2? (assuming AOSP and AOKP are the same developer?
Thanks for everyone sticking with me through this. This has been such a learning curve over my phone which was simply install CWM (non gui) and download the rom and then flash. Didn't have to worry about unlocking anything, didn't have to worry about where I was installing the rom from and all that.
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Thanks guys I went ahead I went ahead and downloaded it from the link right on the website that sbdags was talking about just did a quick forum search and found the proper JB bootloader. So now I have a CWM GUI recover, JB bootloader and the sdbags stock rooted JB rom on it.
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Good job -- wherever you got it from, it served you well. I'll keep the JB bootloader on that DropBox link for a while so others can benefit from it too.
Now I know this is a loaded question and someone has already mentioned CleanROM Inheritance 3.2
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Yup.
But are there any clear cut "great" JB roms that run pretty much flawlessly on the TF700T that are prerooted?
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Pretty much all of them are preooted, but in my opinion, none of them is as smooth as CROMI. BBB7 has been quite a bufggy experience for most of the people that tried it (or so I gather from the thread), and although the CM team is making nice progress on their 10.x version, some minor niggles remain (and sometimes resurface, such as shortcut keys on the dock being broken every once in a while). Also, CROMI is developed actively in the meantime as well, and you can take the mods with it that disable those annoying notifications.
Just checking because as I mentioned I have tried quite a few roms on my Samsung S2 and used AOKP, SuperNexus, and am now on ShoStock3.
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I agree that the SGS2 was a breeze to flash compared to the TF700 -- I was in the same boat as you. Flashed away without a care, then had to learn how to do it anew with the Infinity.
Are the roms on the TF700Ts about the same in "feel" to their galaxy s counterparts? E.G. AOSP TF700T like a AOKP Galaxy S2? (assuming AOSP and AOKP are the same developer?)
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The differences are greater, because the TF700 has a lot of pixels to push and therefore its hardware is more hard-pressed than the SGS2's. The Exynos in the SGS2 is a VERY good chip, so it handles itself quite nicely in lots of scenarios. The Tegra3, I am pained to say, has impressed me less in everyday use than the numbers on paper did. With CROMI, it's pretty good, so I'm happy as it is now, but it should have been better out-of-the-box.
Thanks for everyone sticking with me through this. This has been such a learning curve over my phone which was simply install CWM (non gui) and download the rom and then flash. Didn't have to worry about unlocking anything, didn't have to worry about where I was installing the rom from and all that.
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All I worried about was that darned yellow triangle. Thanks to Chainfire we could disable that too, so I was a happy camper.
Hello, I own a TF300TG which mounts 4.2.1 android version, 10.6.2.11 fw.
I'm trying to root it with SRS root (eset32 detected it as trojan, btw) but it keeps failing.
VROOT doesn't even install on my PC (i don't know why, it's written in chinese).
how can I obtain root privileges?
xperiaL said:
Hello, I own a TF300TG which mounts 4.2.1 android version, 10.6.2.11 fw.
I'm trying to root it with SRS root (eset32 detected it as trojan, btw) but it keeps failing.
VROOT doesn't even install on my PC (i don't know why, it's written in chinese).
how can I obtain root privileges?
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The easiest way is to unlock your bootloader, install a custom recovery like TWRP and then flash the SuperSU ZIP from that recovery.
Make sure you double-check that you picked the right recovery version for your bootloader.
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I've found some threads linking to twrp but the link shared in them refer to the tf300t, not tg. I mean this. Is it the same? I'm worried about bricking my device, because it isn't only mine
so where can I get the correct files to download for my tablet?
sorry if Iook like a noob but my phone was waaaaaayyyy easier to root...
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I've found some threads linking to twrp but the link shared in them refer to the tf300t, not tg. I mean this. Is it the same? I'm worried about bricking my device, because it isn't only mine
so where can I get the correct files to download for my tablet?
sorry if Iook like a noob but my phone was waaaaaayyyy easier to root...
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Yeah, it is tricky to pick the right recovery version with all those incompatible bootloaders and the new KitKat ROMs needing yet another one to flash properly.
There are other options for rooting, search for motochopper and similar tools, but personally I don't regard them as simple and some of them have been reported to contain malware.
To help you find the right recovery version, first need to know the version of your bootloader. You can find it at the top left of the bootloader screen. The interesting part are the numbers starting with 10. or 9. for really old ones. Then need to know, what ROM you want to root. Using stock Asus ROM?
You can safely use a recovery for TF300T; it is much more important to pick the right version for your bootloader.
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I've found this guide (-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617298) which seems pretty good, but the version reported working is WW_epad-10.6.2.10, while mine is 10.6.2.11-20131213
what do you suggest me to do? Go ahead and try it or hope one day a more specific version will be released?
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I've found this guide (-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617298) which seems pretty good, but the version reported working is WW_epad-10.6.2.10, while mine is 10.6.2.11-20131213
what do you suggest me to do? Go ahead and try it or hope one day a more specific version will be released?
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The guide looks good to me and should work fine for your boot loader.
Instead of the attached TWRP, you can safely use any TWRP for the TF300T, as long as it has -42 in the name. 2.6.0.0 might be a little buggy, not sure.
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xperiaL said:
I've found some threads linking to twrp but the link shared in them refer to the tf300t, not tg. I mean this. Is it the same? I'm worried about bricking my device, because it isn't only mine
so where can I get the correct files to download for my tablet?
sorry if Iook like a noob but my phone was waaaaaayyyy easier to root...
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Just to confirm that i have TF300TG with JB 4.2.1 and my bootloader is 10.6.2.11 and i have used the link that you quoted in this reply (this) and all work for me just fine.:good:
Kingo (google it) apparently works. so if you dont want to unlock the bootloader and whatnot, try that.
thanks for your answers, first I will try kingo and if it doesn't work I will try the method on the link I posted!