Hey I've had my tablet since release and have been updating it incrementally as the updates came out while progressively watching the Android Dev. section for progress on the custom recoveries and custom ROMs.
My question today is, how do I, if it's possible with any current rooting method(s), root my TF700T? Do I still need to use the ASUS bootloader unlocking tool or is there an alternative that doesn't use their unlocking tool?
Thanks
incarceration said:
My question today is, how do I, if it's possible with any current rooting method(s), root my TF700T? Do I still need to use the ASUS bootloader unlocking tool or is there an alternative that doesn't use their unlocking tool?
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You can downgrade to ICS, then root, use OTA RootKeeper, and apply incremental updates via the dlpkgfile method (manually applying OTA updates). There is a thread somewhere on this forum that explains how to do it, just use the search function.
Yeah I've seen that; I was just curious if there was anything else that I may've missed.
Thanks for your response
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Hello everyone,
i do not understand despite having read the dedicated thread, because you have to downgrade from version .29 or .26 to .17 for the root my asus was to version .29, I unlocked the boot with the asus app, I flashed the recovery and installed it. zip to the root that benefits from the downgrade? thanks to who answer me and sorry for my English
savioonline said:
Hello everyone,
i do not understand despite having read the dedicated thread, because you have to downgrade from version .29 or .26 to .17 for the root my asus was to version .29, I unlocked the boot with the asus app, I flashed the recovery and installed it. zip to the root that benefits from the downgrade? thanks to who answer me and sorry for my English
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Some people would prefer not to unlock their bootloader. If you aren't installing a custom rom, but you would like to root, it makes more sense to obtain it without voiding your warranty.
So if I understand correctly, is a way to have the root without unlocking the bootloader, right?
Yes and no,
If you happen to have an US version, then ...yes
If you happen to have an WW version, then ... no (that is the conclusion at this moment anyway, untill someone finds a WW .17 blob file)
And as far as I could understand, it's the same thing with the DE version.. not possible
For WW en DE owners root only seems to be possible through unlocking the bootloader and using the ClockWorkMod (or something similar).
And unlocking = void warranty
ok thanks ... now my warranty is gone
I hope to start making games gameloft currently incompatible: (
If anyone has any creative ideas on how to extract the 17 WW blob from a device, there is a whole thread of people on 17 WW here (although not much longer) who are waiting for OTAs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647649&page=3
TXKSSnapper said:
Some people would prefer not to unlock their bootloader. If you aren't installing a custom rom, but you would like to root, it makes more sense to obtain it without voiding your warranty.
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so that means you don't lose your warranty if you root it?
i didn't know this
nooktablet said:
so that means you don't lose your warranty if you root it?
i didn't know this
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I think you can lose your warranty if they can tell you rooted your device, for example you send your tablet for a RMA because is doing weird stuff and you forget to remove root (this is pure speculation). In any case root is easily removable.
I just received my TF300 and ASUS is asking me to update.
I'm currently running 2.6.39.4. Can you hack the lastest update?
I want to install CM. Can't wait.
And is worth hacking? Asus' UI replacement doesn't seem as terrible as my last device, a Droid 2.
(And since my phone broke and the replacement has a locked bootloader, I'm going to buy an S3 since MotorBlur is ****ing horrifying).
Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713691
and this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667604
as this question has been asked over and over again.
Can you root without unlocked bootloader?
Yes. I rooted with an outdated root method, so i'm not sure which method you need to use with the software you currently have. The info is there, you just have to sort through it.
juryben said:
Can you root without unlocked bootloader?
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This method appears to work with any firmware. I rooted from 9.4.3.29 with no problems.
2.6.39.4 is the kernel ID, not the firmware
Hey everyone. I have a TF700t (obvious by posting in this thread). It is unlocked, but not rooted. I go to try to get the Firmware upgrade and it says I am already on the current version. Is there something missing (this is my first OTA upgrade, btw)
thanks in advance!
bmw4l1f3 said:
Hey everyone. I have a TF700t (obvious by posting in this thread). It is unlocked, but not rooted. I go to try to get the Firmware upgrade and it says I am already on the current version. Is there something missing (this is my first OTA upgrade, btw)
thanks in advance!
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Look at the build number, what version software you're running right now?
buhohitr said:
Look at the build number, what version software you're running right now?
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Build number is 9.4.5.26-20120720
bmw4l1f3 said:
Hey everyone. I have a TF700t (obvious by posting in this thread). It is unlocked, but not rooted. I go to try to get the Firmware upgrade and it says I am already on the current version.
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Unlocked devices do not get OTA updates. You must install the complete firmware downloaded from Asus, or obtain the "dlpkgfile" from other sources and kick off the upgrade process manually.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
Important note: If you plan to install custom ROMs (obviously, because you are unlocked) and want to make your device brickproof, then BEFORE upgrading anything, you should create the files that allow you to use nvflash to recover from any softbrick. This is your last chance - as soon as you upgrade your bootloader, you will not be able to create these files anymore. Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901479
_that said:
Unlocked devices do not get OTA updates. You must install the complete firmware downloaded from Asus, or obtain the "dlpkgfile" from other sources and kick off the upgrade process manually.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803090
Important note: If you plan to install custom ROMs (obviously, because you are unlocked) and want to make your device brickproof, then BEFORE upgrading anything, you should create the files that allow you to use nvflash to recover from any softbrick. This is your last chance - as soon as you upgrade your bootloader, you will not be able to create these files anymore. Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901479
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Honestly I could care less about rooting. Is there a way to re-lock it to get the OTA?
bmw4l1f3 said:
Honestly I could care less about rooting. Is there a way to re-lock it to get the OTA?
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First, you are a lucky guy. You still have the .26 version, I suggest you to visit this thread to perform a NVflash bootloader backup before doing anything further(this will help you if you brick your device). If you upgrade you will NEVER able to do this bootloader backup again. Once done with that. Just download the firmware from Asus site, unzip it and you should have another zip file, copy this zip file to the root of your external micro SD card, and you should see the notification to upgrade (in some cases, you may have to reboot to see the message). There is NO WAY to relock your bootloader at this time.
Is there current development on trying to get NV Flash up and running on the JB Bootloader?
NvFlash for JB TF300T ??
I've seen various answers and I'm still confused. The Wheelie / NvFlash tool set only
operates on unlocked stock ICS if I understood correctly. I'm guessing there is a
way unlock and flash ICS complete system (like the OOBE)? That would have the
ICS bootloader and ROM that Wheelie needs?
One of the posts replies said reverting to ICS was simple (I think it said a 10 min process)?
I thought locked devices could not go backwards? I'm guessing, again, the poster was
referring to an unlocked bootloader on jellybean?
My intent was to use NvFlash to low level backup the pad, If I understand correctly I need
to be unlocked and on ICS for the tool set to work? Is that correct?
I currently am on JB, never unlocked, with root from OTA Rootkeeper, after update to JB.
Is there a path for me? Is a JB solution possible?
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Ideally, I'd have preferred not to unlock, as I really only need root for various root apps.
I do not like ASUS's warranty rules regarding unlocked devices. I understand the
reason for the idea, for firmware / software induced issues, but true factory
defects have absolutely nothing to do to firmware / software issues. Mechanical
failures should still be covered. Blacklisting is really bad policy.
[/rant]
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Thanks
fuzzynco said:
I've seen various answers and I'm still confused. The Wheelie / NvFlash tool set only
operates on unlocked stock ICS if I understood correctly. I'm guessing there is a
way unlock and flash ICS complete system (like the OOBE)? That would have the
ICS bootloader and ROM that Wheelie needs?
One of the posts replies said reverting to ICS was simple (I think it said a 10 min process)?
I thought locked devices could not go backwards? I'm guessing, again, the poster was
referring to an unlocked bootloader on jellybean?
My intent was to use NvFlash to low level backup the pad, If I understand correctly I need
to be unlocked and on ICS for the tool set to work? Is that correct?
I currently am on JB, never unlocked, with root from OTA Rootkeeper, after update to JB.
Is there a path for me? Is a JB solution possible?
[rant]
Ideally, I'd have preferred not to unlock, as I really only need root for various root apps.
I do not like ASUS's warranty rules regarding unlocked devices. I understand the
reason for the idea, for firmware / software induced issues, but true factory
defects have absolutely nothing to do to firmware / software issues. Mechanical
failures should still be covered. Blacklisting is really bad policy.
[/rant]
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Thanks
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There is no way for NVflash if you are already on JB bootloader.
As far as I know noone is working on this to get it for the JB bootloader
Think I found my answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902914
=(
So sad...
Note: Link is specifically for 700t, but the same applies for us.
From what I have read, the answer is no but I have some more questions so I guess Id ask anyway.
Transformer was very expensive and I have more than a year of warranty left. On the other hand I would very much like some of the features that require root. What action is possible to roll back? Unlocking, rooting or flashing a custom rom? I need to unlock the device before I can root it right?
I would use a number of features that rooting allows, but my main desire is to be able to use keyboard dock and mouse or even a gamepad as game controllers. Only program that can do that (joy2touch) requires root. But if I had root I guess I would try Cyanogenmod too because I can only see people praising it for how greatly it improves experience.
Also, there is lots of information around here but its still not dumb enough for someone who just wants to root a device but has no idea where to start (its pretty confusing). So sorry in advance for possibly asking obvious questions.
3DeX said:
From what I have read, the answer is no but I have some more questions so I guess Id ask anyway.
Transformer was very expensive and I have more than a year of warranty left. On the other hand I would very much like some of the features that require root. What action is possible to roll back? Unlocking, rooting or flashing a custom rom? I need to unlock the device before I can root it right?
I would use a number of features that rooting allows, but my main desire is to be able to use keyboard dock and mouse or even a gamepad as game controllers. Only program that can do that (joy2touch) requires root. But if I had root I guess I would try Cyanogenmod too because I can only see people praising it for how greatly it improves experience.
Also, there is lots of information around here but its still not dumb enough for someone who just wants to root a device but has no idea where to start (its pretty confusing). So sorry in advance for possibly asking obvious questions.
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If you just want root to use joy2touch, then your warranty is still good. If you unlock your device, then your warranty is voided... you can find more information about unlock and root here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
Good luck..:fingers-crossed:
Yes but, there is rooting for either unlocked devices or devices running ICS or lower. And whatever rooting for JB I found (im running newest OTA) is only for unlocked devices as well. As I understand it, rooting does not void the warranty but unlocking does? Does that mean im screwed? I dont even know the difference between unlocking and rooting...
3DeX said:
Yes but, there is rooting for either unlocked devices or devices running ICS or lower. And whatever rooting for JB I found (im running newest OTA) is only for unlocked devices as well. As I understand it, rooting does not void the warranty but unlocking does? Does that mean im screwed? I dont even know the difference between unlocking and rooting...
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A rooting is allowed you to access your system files so you can modify them as will. A unlocking is allowed you to install custom rom and recovery. Someone else may have a better explaination for you.
No, you still can root your device if you have a bootloader .8 or earlier. If you have the latest bootloader, you can downgrade and root it..
LetMeKnow said:
No, you still can root your device if you have a bootloader .8 or earlier. If you have the latest bootloader, you can downgrade and root it..
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Rooting exploits a bug in the kernel, not in the bootloader, so it's the ROM/kernel build 10.6.1.14.8, not the bootloader build. But it's always the same on locked devices anyway.
Uhm... you are confusing me even more. So is there a rooting guide that doesnt involve unlocking, can be reverted or doesnt void warranty, and works with newest stock OTA?
To my knowledge I dont have any kind of bootloader.
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Rooting exploits a bug in the kernel, not in the bootloader, so it's the ROM/kernel build 10.6.1.14.8, not the bootloader build. But it's always the same on locked devices anyway.
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Thanks _that. What I meant is the latest firmware from Asus.
@3DeX
1. Download the Asus firmware 10.6.1.14.8
2. Backup your personal data and everything that you like to keep to your computer or your external SD.
3. Make sure that your battery is full so it is not shutdown during the installing process..
4. Unzip it once because there is another zip file insde it.
5. Copy the second zip file to the root directory of your internal SD.
6. Reboot your tablet.
7. After reboot, you will see the downgrade notification in the lower right corner.
8. Click on the downgrade notification and follow the instructions.
9. During the installing process, Do not try to turn it off. It will reboot by itself when the installation is completed. It may take 2 to 3 minutes..
10. Use motochopper to root your device.
Good luck..