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I just got a new TF101 with Serial # B90, and currently using HTJ85B.US_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816 ( maybe be able to upgrade to 8.6.5.13 using the download from Asus' site, or OTA upgrade to some version I don't know) , since Razorclaw is not working for some B80 and beyond, and now that the Transformer Prime has come out, and no news from Razorclaw about rooting B80+ since early Oct, I wonder if they have given up and move up to the Prime? I'm thinking if I can't root it at all, I may just return it to the store.
and I have read some other threads, and some people saying that they have rooted their B90, is there another rooting method that I'm unaware of?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw
Where should I put the files (ep101_sdupdate.zip and WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip)? Simply drop them in the internal SD? Have I to create a new folder?
rckhndphil said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw
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can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"
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can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20809986
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i have a b80 rooted with razorclaw...you have to get to 8.6.5.19 for tf101 or 8.6.6.19 for tf101g if you have anyother firmware you wont be able to root with razorclaw. the firmware files are out there. iin your case you will have to update to the 8.6.5.13 first then work your way thru the updates after that to get to .19 im pretty sure thats the only way. correct me if im wrong guys. just dont update ota from asus the 8.6.5.21 update that may be pushed to your device while your updating.
the pose has the file 8.6.6.19, 8.6.6.x is for tf101g, isn't it?
Yes it is, however if you flash it as EP101_SDUPDATE your tab will accept it, then you root with razorclaw, install CWM, then you can flash a custom rom
my tf101 accepted it without renaming - just extracted the zip from within the zip to the root of micro sd card if that makes sense.
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oh I see, does it mean that after I upgrade to 8.6.5.13 and then to 8.6.6.19, after I root it with razorclaw, I can use CWM to backup the Asus ROM, and than flash a custom ROM, and able to recover to the Asus ROM using CWM shall I need the warranty?
Yes, adding root and the clockwork really opens up quite a few options
So, im rooted 3.2.1 and now i can not for th life of me find a method for putting cwm on here. The guide i found needs to be flashed through cwm and the link in the asus tf reference page in the dev section points to a method that appears to have been patched last spring. Any ideas?
Tyfighter said:
So, im rooted 3.2.1 and now i can not for th life of me find a method for putting cwm on here. The guide i found needs to be flashed through cwm and the link in the asus tf reference page in the dev section points to a method that appears to have been patched last spring. Any ideas?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
Recovery installer!
Well hot damn. Thank you, sir. I was expecting adb or downgradingor good old fashioned voodoo
Thanks button =]
Hello all, yes, this are going to be a very noob questions, but I do not want to end up with bricked device, so lets start.
1. After OTA upgrading TF300T from 4.0.x to 4.2.1, it made my device absolutely useless, well I am gamer and lot of my games just start lagging, extremely lagging, i have made factorial, reinstal, but not helps at all, so I decided to make it hard way.
2.I have never edited Android, so after studying lot of threats I have install adb, asus drivers and made a root via motochopper, which allows you root access but your bootloader will remain lock.
3.But what now??? (next steps is only my theory)
Can i just unlock bootloader via Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader from ASUS support site (after success it will reboot or something) and then flash ClockworkMod recovery via ROM Manager? And then I just download CleanRom and put it on sd and just flash it and it will be all?
As I said, I have no idea, no idea which rom is the best fo gaming, which ClockworkMod recovery is the best for my device and if that Unlock Device App will working ... or even if my theory is right. Also I have som knowledge about fastboot but every quide was for 4.1 non rooted only. This is my very first post, so please be permissive.
Thank you for answers.
ASUS Transformer TF300T 4.2.1 stock but rooted with locked bootloader, WW sku
You will want to unlock your device with the Asus tool first.
Then you will want to install TWRP, I don't think CWM is working right on 4.2. Twrp works flawlessly. You will want to make sure you get the correct version of TWRP for 4.2, or you may brick your device. It will be called twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob . the important part of the filename is the -4.2
This is the link for it. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
You will want to use that on the Asus 10.6.1.15.3 firmware.
rename the .blob file to twrp.blob
You will need to flash through command prompt while device is in fastboot mode with the command:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Then put you desired rom on your SD card and flash away. I recommend trying CROMI, very fast, stable, and polished.
There are excellent tutorials in the general section. this one is particularly good: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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Reilly1812 said:
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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That would be some house. +1 to this sentiment though. It's not hard, but there are risks to consider.
CBank said:
You will want to unlock your device with the Asus tool first.
Then you will want to install TWRP, I don't think CWM is working right on 4.2. Twrp works flawlessly. You will want to make sure you get the correct version of TWRP for 4.2, or you may brick your device. It will be called twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob . the important part of the filename is the -4.2
This is the link for it. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob
You will want to use that on the Asus 10.6.1.15.3 firmware.
rename the .blob file to twrp.blob
You will need to flash through command prompt while device is in fastboot mode with the command:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
Then put you desired rom on your SD card and flash away. I recommend trying CROMI, very fast, stable, and polished.
There are excellent tutorials in the general section. this one is particularly good: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
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thank you very much for the guide, of course, I will asking about every step I do not understand well. I will start next week (because school) but now I can safety unlock bootloader via Asus App. thx
Reilly1812 said:
You will want to read, read and read again. You could build a house with all of the bricks here. Don't rush into anything or you will join the club.
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I couldn't have said it better myself.
Read, read, and read some more. If you have questions, ask.
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Success
I just did all of this on my TF300T today and can confirm that it works without issues. I just did them in a slightly different order... I'll explain the entire process. First, I downloaded the newest official firmware listed on Asus's website, put that shizzy on my MicroSD, plugged it into my device, booted, and waited. If you do not automatically receive an update notification, head to your settings and press, "Check for Updates" (that is what I had to do). Once you finally get the message to update to the firmware on your SD Card, accept and wait for the process to finish. Next, I rooted my tablet with motochopper. Then, I downloaded the correct version of twrp from the site. If you update your TF300T to the latest official firmware on Asus's website, you will need to downloaded the .blob ending in -4.2 (and place it in the root of your, "sdcard," directory). Finally, I installed the custom recovery through terminal. SUCCESS! Best of luck, man!
Hello everyone.
The reason i am making this thread is to ask the ladies and gentlemen of this forum a bit of a noobish question.I have had for awhile now a Asus Transformer TF300T.It is completely stock and unrooted.I wish to get it rooted so i can use a certain number of apps and maybe in the future try to flash a different ROM for the first time.I have been reading about it on the forum and have sadly been overwhelmed by the number of threads,each saying something else(dont use this method if you have this version,dont use that method if your tablet is not 10.6.1.27 etc).
So i would like to provide you with the screenshot of my tablets specs and ask you to point me in the direction of the thread/post which i can use to root my specific version of the device.If you need any more information tell me what you need and i will do my best to provide it.
Thank you for your time,and please forgive me for any grammar mistakes i might have made,since english is not my native language.
Exprince said:
Hello everyone.
The reason i am making this thread is to ask the ladies and gentlemen of this forum a bit of a noobish question.I have had for awhile now a Asus Transformer TF300T.It is completely stock and unrooted.I wish to get it rooted so i can use a certain number of apps and maybe in the future try to flash a different ROM for the first time.I have been reading about it on the forum and have sadly been overwhelmed by the number of threads,each saying something else(dont use this method if you have this version,dont use that method if your tablet is not 10.6.1.27 etc).
So i would like to provide you with the screenshot of my tablets specs and ask you to point me in the direction of the thread/post which i can use to root my specific version of the device.If you need any more information tell me what you need and i will do my best to provide it.
Thank you for your time,and please forgive me for any grammar mistakes i might have made,since english is not my native language.
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You have Android 4.2, which means you can flash JellyBean or KitKat ROMs. For JellyBean ROMs, you will need TWRP 2.6.3.0 - 42. For KitKat ROMs, you will need TWRP 2.6.3.2, available in the threads of those ROMs.
Also good tip: Never press Wipe Data in the bootloader menu if you have unlocked your bootloader. It will result in a brick.
Try NvFlash out. It will create backups that make your tablet much harder to brick.
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You have Android 4.2, which means you can flash JellyBean or KitKat ROMs. For JellyBean ROMs, you will need TWRP 2.6.3.0 - 42. For KitKat ROMs, you will need TWRP 2.6.3.2, available in the threads of those ROMs.
Also good tip: Never press Wipe Data in the bootloader menu if you have unlocked your bootloader. It will result in a brick.
Try NvFlash out. It will create backups that make your tablet much harder to brick.
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Thank you for the info,but that still does not answer my root question.Should i just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 ??/
Bare in mind i only want to root and not do anything above that.
Exprince said:
Thank you for the info,but that still does not answer my root question.Should i just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 ??/
Bare in mind i only want to root and not do anything above that.
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That guide is for upgrading to 4.2. You already have 4.2. If you want to just do root without unlocking, try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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That guide is for upgrading to 4.2. You already have 4.2. If you want to just do root without unlocking, try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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Will do. Thank you
Exprince said:
Bare in mind i only want to root and not do anything above that.
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Hello
I have virtualy the same settings screen, however I would like to go further than just rooting an use a different operating system.
My stock ROM is using up far too much battery power.
I very much would appreciate a tutorial to teach how to root and flash a ROM, with the information the OP gave in their scree-shot.
Thank you
the lemming said:
Hello
I have virtualy the same settings screen, however I would like to go further than just rooting an use a different operating system.
My stock ROM is using up far too much battery power.
I very much would appreciate a tutorial to teach how to root and flash a ROM, with the information the OP gave in their scree-shot.
Thank you
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1.) Unlock using the V8 or V7 unlocking Asus unlocking tool
2.) Flash TWRP 2.6.3.2 for KitKat or 2.6.3.0 -42 for Jelly Bean
3.) Flashing a KitKat ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48508679&postcount=7
cmendonc2 said:
1.) Unlock using the V8 or V7 unlocking Asus unlocking tool
2.) Flash TWRP 2.6.3.2 for KitKat or 2.6.3.0 -42 for Jelly Bean
3.) Flashing a KitKat ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48508679&postcount=7
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I'm stuck in a situation here:
1. Unlocked TF300TG with asus unlocker v8
2. installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 and later 2.6.3.0
3. I have a CROMI-X.zip on SD-card inside the tablet, but in TWRP it doesn't get recognised. In android it does. In fact, TWRP doesn't mount anything.... What am I doing wrong?
Thanks..
elMisse said:
I'm stuck in a situation here:
1. Unlocked TF300TG with asus unlocker v8
2. installed TWRP 2.5.0.0 and later 2.6.3.0
3. I have a CROMI-X.zip on SD-card inside the tablet, but in TWRP it doesn't get recognised. In android it does. In fact, TWRP doesn't mount anything.... What am I doing wrong?
Thanks..
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First check your bootloader version and make sure you have downloaded the right TWRP for that version. If your bootloader is older than 10.6.1.15.3, I highly recommend upgrading it. Then make sure you pick the -42 version of TWRP. Neither -ics nor -jb versions will work with 10.6.* bootloaders.
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f69m said:
First check your bootloader version and make sure you have downloaded the right TWRP for that version. If your bootloader is older than 10.6.1.15.3, I highly recommend upgrading it. Then make sure you pick the -42 version of TWRP. Neither -ics nor -jb versions will work with 10.6.* bootloaders.
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Mine is 10.6.2.11 but there doesnt seem to be 4.2 blob for exactly 300TG model. Maybe thats no problem...
EDIT: BUT thanks, it went OK with the right 4.2 one
elMisse said:
Mine is 10.6.2.11 but there doesnt seem to be 4.2 blob for exactly 300TG model. Maybe thats no problem...
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It is exactly your problem. Use TWRP -42 for the TF300T to flash 4.2-based ROMs and TWRP 2.6.3.2 or later from the OmniROM thread for flashing 4.4-based ROMs.
Again, the TWRP -ics and -js versions do not work on your bootloader. A lot of people bricked their tablets trying to use them on a 10.6.* bootloader.
The TF300T versions will work just fine on your TF300TG.
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cmendonc2 said:
1.) Unlock using the V8 or V7 unlocking Asus unlocking tool
2.) Flash TWRP 2.6.3.2 for KitKat or 2.6.3.0 -42 for Jelly Bean
3.) Flashing a KitKat ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48508679&postcount=7
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Could you please point me to a Tutorial that will teach me how to unlock my TF300T with similar features to the OP's screen print?
I have tried to follow other tutorials but they are sufficiently different to my TF300T set-up that I am unable to follow them in the way that the authors describe.
Cheers?
Q&A for [ROOT] Root for SHIELD Tablet 2.0 (Lollipop)
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UK Root?
Wondering if i should try root since im in UK.
Heres the boot.img from the UK update, is it any different from the NA version before i try root?
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Should i try it or no?
DazEB said:
Wondering if i should try root since im in UK.
Heres the boot.img from the UK update, is it any different from the NA version before i try root?
EDIT: Wont let me post outside links
Should i try it or no?
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If it is the WiFi Only model it should work, but no promises. If it is LTE please PM the link to the boot.img
Cwm and future ota
Does CWM prevents future OTA? What if I want root but stock recovery? Thanks.
Sweet, I followed the "Locked bootloader" method step by step and it working perfectly, no problem whatsoever. Thank you very much!!
layanto said:
Does CWM prevents future OTA? What if I want root but stock recovery? Thanks.
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Cwm had not prevented any OTAs on the shield tablet for me yet.
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Hi,
Thanks for the instructions. I followed the unlocked bootloader one, but now I cant boot. I flashed the modified LTE boot img and now everytime I boot it keeps going into fastboot mode.
Unlocked bootloader
flashed CWM
Booted into CWM and flashed SuperSU Beta
Selected Yes to fix Root
Reboot system
Boot back into fastboot and flash the modified boot.img
Reboot system...............now keeps booting into fastboot.
Please help.
EDIT: I'm an idiot. Unzip the boot.img before you flash it. Problem solved.
layanto said:
Does CWM prevents future OTA? What if I want root but stock recovery? Thanks.
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You can also restore stock recovery afterward by flashing this
SuperPichu said:
You can also restore stock recovery afterward by flashing this
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Possibly dumb question, but is the stock recovery on 4.4.2 KK the same as stock recovery on L? If I backup the stock recovery on KK with flashify, can I then restore once I am rooted and on L?
layanto said:
Possibly dumb question, but is the stock recovery on 4.4.2 KK the same as stock recovery on L? If I backup the stock recovery on KK with flashify, can I then restore once I am rooted and on L?
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You can definitely restore it if you make a backup. I'm actually not sure if they are the same.
Can this be done without a computer?
Jaybenosa said:
Can this be done without a computer?
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No
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Yah I figured. So I'm pretty much a noob and I'm trying to unlock my bootloader right now but I'm so lost lol
So I failed miserably, accidentally hit reboot system after step 4 so now I'm on lollipop not rooted and no unlocked boot loader nor have a recovery ??
Jaybenosa said:
Yah I figured. So I'm pretty much a noob and I'm trying to unlock my bootloader right now but I'm so lost lol
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This is how to unlock the bootloader. It will erase all your userdata.
https://developer.nvidia.com/sites/...eld/SHIELD_tab/HowTo-Flash-Recovery-Image.txt
In reading through the other thread, I can't seem to definitively find what I'm looking for.
My Shield has a locked bootloader, but I've installed the OTA. Is my only option to unlock the bootloader and then follow the unlocked bootloader root method? Or is there a way to root only (I'd like to keep stock recovery) with the OTA already installed?
KentuckyHouse said:
In reading through the other thread, I can't seem to definitively find what I'm looking for.
My Shield has a locked bootloader, but I've installed the OTA. Is my only option to unlock the bootloader and then follow the unlocked bootloader root method? Or is there a way to root only (I'd like to keep stock recovery) with the OTA already installed?
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You will have to unlock. You can restore the stock recovery afterward if you wish
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Does towelroot still work for the LTE devices when moving to lolli?
OK, so I had to unlock my bootloader since I'd already taken the OTA.
Now I'm at this point. I can't seem to get recovery to stick. I've flashed it multiple times in fastboot and it just won't stick. Now, over in the other thread, someone has asked if I've done the "fastboot flash boot boot-root.img" step yet. This confuses me, as that step comes AFTER you flash recovery, then flash SuperSU with CWM. But seeing as how I can't get recovery to stick, I can't flash SuperSU, and that means I can't move on to that step.
So I guess what I'm asking is, can I run "fastboot flash boot boot-root.img" before "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"? Will that make a difference? Will it brick my tablet?
I'm all out of ideas here.
Locked bootloader and updated to ver 2.0 lollipop.
Hi there.
I have downloaded and installed version 2 lollipop and I would like root to store my games on SD. When checking the root guide it informed me to download update but not install. I have already installed the update and was wandering if they is a way to root my device still.
Kind regards