FOR ANYONE THAT EITHER JUST BOUGHT THE TF700 OR UPGRADED OTA TO 4.2.1 JB AND WANTS TO UNLOCK AND/OR ROOT THE DEVICE
LINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
WARNING: UNLOCKING THE DEVICE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY WITH ASUS, I DONT KNOW IF IT WILL VOID IT WITH SQUARETRADE OR OTHER WARRANTIES. ALSO, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO ANY TABLET, EVEN THOUGH I HAD NO TROUBLE OR PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER.
(ROOTING IS REVERSIBLE AND DOES NOT VOID WARRANTY)
TO UNLOCK
TO UNLOCK THE DEVICE, GO AND USE THE ASUS UNLOCK TOOL FROM THEIR WEBSITE.
CLICK THE LINK PROVIDED
CHOOSE OS: ANDROID
UNDER "UTILITES" THE SECOND SAYS VERSION 7 ASUS UNLOCK TOOL (YES I'M AWARE IT SAYS FOR ICS ONLY BUT I HAVE TRIED IT AND IT WORKS WITH JB 4.2.1)
DOWNLOAD IT EITHER FROM THE TABLET ITSELF OR LOAD IT TO AN SD CARD.
IT IS AN APK FILE SO IT WILL INSTALL AS AN APP.
RUN IT, AND *SCROLL DOWN TO THE END* ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AGREE TO IT. THE TABLET WILL REBOOT AND ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER IT WILL SAY "UNLOCKING DEVICE" GIVE IT 5 MINS DONT FREAK OUT. ONCE DONE, IT WILL SAY "DEVICE UNLOCKED" AND THERE YOU GO. YOU'RE OFFICIALLY UNLOCKED!!
If you are going to install custom ROMS, after unlocking and rooting, you need to install TWRP. I suggest to install GOOMANAGER from the playstore and doin it from there. Just click on the right corner and choose install openrecovery script and choosing twrp.
LINK TO ASUS WEBSITE: http://support.asus.com/download.as...Infinity+TF700T&os=&hashedid=fq2B3oq64av1O95u
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TO JUST ROOT YOUR DEVICE
TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE ON 4.2.1 JB
FIRST PREPARE YOUR TABLET,
GO TO SETTING, UNDER SYSTEM CLICK ON "DEVELOPER OPTIONS" AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CHECKED THE "USB DEBUGGING"
IF YOU DONT HAVE A"DEVELOPER OPTIONS" CLICK ON "ABOUT TABLET" AND WHERE IT SAYS "BUILD NUMBER" CLICK ON IT UNTIL IT SAYS " CONGRATULATIONS NOW YOU ARE A DEVELOPER" IT SHOULD BE AROUND 5-10 TIMES, AFTER THAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THE "DEVELOPER OPTIONS ON THE LEFT" RIGHT ABOVE "ABOUT TABLET" (THEN ENABLE USB DEBUGGING"
NEXT, UNDER "PERSONAL" CLICK THE TAB THAT SAYS "SECURITY" AND ENABLE "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
ONCE DONE WITH THIS, CONNECT YOUR TABLET TO YOUR LAPTOP/PC
DOWNLOAD MOTOCHOPPER FROM THE LINK PROVIED
EXTRACT IT AND RUN THE FILE THAT SAYS "RUN"
ONCE YOU RUN IT JUST FOLLOW THE SIMPLE STEPS ON THE SCREEN
IF ALL GOES WELL, YOUR DEVICE SHOULD BE ROOTED AND YOU SHOULD HAVE SUPERSU INSTALLED
EDIT!: IF YOU UPGRADED OR YOUR TABLET CAME WITH BUILD NUMBER 10.6.1.14.10, MOTOCHOPPER WONT WORK TO ROOT. YOU WILL NEED TO DOWNGRADE TO 10.6.1.14.08 AND THEN ROOT WILL BE AVAILABLE
LINKS FOR MOTOCHOPPER:
http://www.mediafire.com/?f4lipgd1hh3jug2
(I ATTACHED THE LINK TO THIS FORUM AS WELL JUST IN CASE)
PLEASE ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS I WILL BE GLADLY TO ANSWER THEM TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, IF NOT I WILL HELP YOU FIND THE ANSWER.
ALSO, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL XDA FORUM MEMBERS AND DEV AND MODERATORS FOR HELPING ME LEARN.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Tylorw1 said:
tylor
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FOR GUIDING ME IN TIME OF NEED
inky2020 said:
inky
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FOR HELPING
buhohitr said:
buhohitr
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FOR HELPING FINDING OUT IT WORKS
Morlok8k said:
morlok8k
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FOR PROVIDING DOWNLOAD LINKS TO MOTOCHOPPER
rickymh19 said:
YES I'M AWARE IT SAYS FOR ICS ONLY BUT I HAVE TRIED IT AND IT WORKS WITH JB 4.2.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unlock tool confirmed working on JB 4.2.1 - just unlocked the bootloader on my totally stock TF700T JB 4.2.1 (WW). Now to flash CROMI-X! :victory:
Stupid easy (locked-root)
Enable USB debugging.
Plug in TF700T.
Windows 7 loaded all of the drivers.
D/L the file.
Extract.
Double click run.bat.
Answer a couple of questions.
Root in under a minute.
:laugh::victory:
Thanks for the motochopper link. Worked perfect on my 4.2.1 tf700, could not have been easier.
Runs a whole lot better with all the bloat frozen and memory cache tweaks.
Thanks you for this. Noon here and will try your tutorial soon
Wont Root
Hey Haven't dont any rooting on the TF700 yet, so bear with me.
Did a 4.2 OTA update (stock)
Unlocked it,
Used Motochopper
But stuck on
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Help?
Thanks in Advance!
Gave you a thanks for the post.
darkskoliro said:
Hey Haven't dont any rooting on the TF700 yet, so bear with me.
Did a 4.2 OTA update (stock)
Unlocked it,
Used Motochopper
But stuck on
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Help?
Thanks in Advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
when you're running motochopper, you get that message?
if so, make sure you have "usb debugging" enabled under setting>developer options.
also, try reinstalling the drivers for the tf700
connect it via usb, before running motochopper, on the folder of motochopper there is
a file that says "adb" run that before running the "run" file.
usually that message is for a bad driver or because adb isnt reading your tablet.
hope that helps keep me updated.
rickymh19 said:
when you're running motochopper, you get that message?
if so, make sure you have "usb debugging" enabled under setting>developer options.
also, try reinstalling the drivers for the tf700
connect it via usb, before running motochopper, on the folder of motochopper there is
a file that says "adb" run that before running the "run" file.
usually that message is for a bad driver or because adb isnt reading your tablet.
hope that helps keep me updated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey thanks for the reply, but still nothing! :*(
I have done everything but install new drivers. (My drivers are working properly)
But is there a chance there are 4.2 drivers? Which might be the problem? Not sure..
darkskoliro said:
Hey thanks for the reply, but still nothing! :*(
I have done everything but install new drivers. (My drivers are working properly)
But is there a chance there are 4.2 drivers? Which might be the problem? Not sure..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm...I would suggest deleting the drivers, and downloading the drivers from the Asus website. And then make sure your ADB can find your tablet. Run the adb file first and then the run file. You should have no problem. Try cold booting your device as well and make make sure you have usb debugging checked.
If this fails, the most probable solution would be going to another thread and downloading the debugfs tool for tf700. I'm not at my computer now so I can't give you the direct link. But if you search for it you'll find it. I did a while back.
Keep me updated.
That is the quickest and easiest root I've ever done on a device! Thanks for keeping it simple :good::good:
HI -
I followed the instructions on this thread and was ulocked/rooted in less than five minutes - installed TWRP - made a nandroid backup - then did something I am afraid was incredibly stupid. I was going to do a wipe per instructions before installing a ROM and I selected "Advanced" and wiped everything instead of just doing a factory wipe.
Now when powered on it is stuck at the ASUS initial screen.
Hoping this can be fixed - can anyone help me out.
Thanks!
Ted
tgatlinjr said:
HI -
I followed the instructions on this thread and was ulocked/rooted in less than five minutes - installed TWRP - made a nandroid backup - then did something I am afraid was incredibly stupid. I was going to do a wipe per instructions before installing a ROM and I selected "Advanced" and wiped everything instead of just doing a factory wipe.
Now when powered on it is stuck at the ASUS initial screen.
Hoping this can be fixed - can anyone help me out.
Thanks!
Ted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you had a rom downloaded, you wiped it
Download the rom you want to flash to a microSD, insert it into your tablet, reboot into TWRP, select the microSD and install the zip.
Make sure you have a compatible recovery and rom combination.
What's your recovery version and what rom do you want to flash?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Thanks for this. Initially, I was stuck on adb not finding the device - I killed the batch file and then ran
Code:
adb devices
and sure enough, nothing there.
I had to manually uninstall the drivers and then let Windows find them again - this time there was an unknown device, and then Windows found the MTP device and loaded it.
Then it took all of 27 seconds from start to finish lol.
Thanks again - Now I owe Djrbliss yet another contribution....
berndblb said:
If you had a rom downloaded, you wiped it
Download the rom you want to flash to a microSD, insert it into your tablet, reboot into TWRP, select the microSD and install the zip.
Make sure you have a compatible recovery and rom combination.
What's your recovery version and what rom do you want to flash?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tgatlinjr said:
HI -
I followed the instructions on this thread and was ulocked/rooted in less than five minutes - installed TWRP - made a nandroid backup - then did something I am afraid was incredibly stupid. I was going to do a wipe per instructions before installing a ROM and I selected "Advanced" and wiped everything instead of just doing a factory wipe.
Now when powered on it is stuck at the ASUS initial screen.
Hoping this can be fixed - can anyone help me out.
Thanks!
Ted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey, sorry i took so long to reply, but like bern said, you're in no trouble. just do what he said and you should be fine.
just download the ROM you want or the stock rom of asus (which i wouldnt install. try cromix or parandroid or black bean theyre very good.)
put it on an sd card and boot to recovery. then the twrp should pop up, and install the rom.
if you need help on choosing the options let me know when you'll do it and ill be glad to guide you.
Thanks Everyone!
rickymh19 said:
hey, sorry i took so long to reply, but like bern said, you're in no trouble. just do what he said and you should be fine.
just download the ROM you want or the stock rom of asus (which i wouldnt install. try cromix or parandroid or black bean theyre very good.)
put it on an sd card and boot to recovery. then the twrp should pop up, and install the rom.
if you need help on choosing the options let me know when you'll do it and ill be glad to guide you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the replies?
I got every thing up and going again.
Ted
tgatlinjr said:
Thanks for the replies?
I got every thing up and going again.
Ted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
good to hear.
Bee Waiting
I've been waiting for this..worked with my eyes closed. TF700T Locked and Rooted!!!
This worked great. Finally decided to root my tf700. I appreciate this thread so much.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Awesome, super easy thanks!
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Related
So basically
Unlock
Reboot
Install Goo Manger
Install Open Script
Reboot into recovery
Install ROM/Gapps
{PROFIT}!?
I'm running Official Jelly Bean, and I am rooted.
Let me know if that is the right process
Thanks!
David522d said:
So basically
Unlock
Reboot
Install Goo Manger
Install Open Script
Reboot into recovery
Install ROM/Gapps
{PROFIT}!?
I'm running Official Jelly Bean, and I am rooted.
Let me know if that is the right process
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats right!
If you like Asus' Jelly Bean, but would like it a bit faster, I'd go with CleanRom Inheritance.
I think most of us do!
Good luck and have fun!
adelancker said:
Thats right!
If you like Asus' Jelly Bean, but would like it a bit faster, I'd go with CleanRom Inheritance.
I think most of us do!
Good luck and have fun!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sweet, Have you tried others, Baked Bean / Liquid
I can't decide if i want to do this with my brand new infinity Knowing my luck as soon as i do it I'd need warranty work. I assume this fixes the pausing while browsing and stuff like keyboard lag? After you unlock it doesnt really matter what OTA updates come out does it?
can someone please explain open script? I searched the net but nothing useful came up. thanks
mrjayviper said:
can someone please explain open script? I searched the net but nothing useful came up. thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"Install open script" basically stands for "Install TWRP recovery"
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
SteveG12543 said:
"Install open script" basically stands for "Install TWRP recovery"
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks
berfles said:
I can't decide if i want to do this with my brand new infinity Knowing my luck as soon as i do it I'd need warranty work. I assume this fixes the pausing while browsing and stuff like keyboard lag? After you unlock it doesnt really matter what OTA updates come out does it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't expect wonders but I'm using CM10 and it's definitely an improvement.
I just rooted and unlocked my tablet last night. Doing some reading atm and it looks like my next step would be to install CWM/ROM Manager and then go to town with the ROMs. My question though is what can I do without a Windows desktop/laptop? I'm currently deployed and forgot to bring my laptop charger. I had enough battery left to root my tablet and thats about it. Then I unlocked it with only the tablet. Do I need to use a computer for most ROMs? Or can I download them directly to the tablet and then install them? I've also got a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0(stock/not rooted)...can that be used for anything that might require a desktop/laptop?
Is Goo Manager better than ROM Manager?
Do not use rom manager. You will brick your device!
lol thats good to know. Goo Manager it is then it looks like.
Coors said:
lol thats good to know. Goo Manager it is then it looks like.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can use Goo but have to be rooted to do so.
Other way is fastboot. You'll need to be able to use a cmd prompt and have the adroid sdk installed.
Download the TWRP 2.3.1.0 version from the goo website (rename to twrp.blob) and use the following commands to to flash it whilst the tablet is in fastboot mode:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
sbdags said:
You can use Goo but have to be rooted to do so.
Other way is fastboot. You'll need to be able to use a cmd prompt and have the adroid sdk installed.
Download the TWRP 2.3.1.0 version from the goo website (rename to twrp.blob) and use the following commands to to flash it whilst the tablet is in fastboot mode:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I'll go with Goo Manager and TWRP. For my other question though is rooting one of the only things that requires to be plugged into a Windows PC? Atm I only plan to install a rom and probably the Data2SD mod when my microSD card comes in the mail. I don't have access to a PC since my laptop battery is dead and no charger.
Coors said:
Thanks. I'll go with Goo Manager and TWRP. For my other question though is rooting one of the only things that requires to be plugged into a Windows PC? Atm I only plan to install a rom and probably the Data2SD mod when my microSD card comes in the mail. I don't have access to a PC since my laptop battery is dead and no charger.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooting also works fine with a Linux PC.
_that said:
Rooting also works fine with a Linux PC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was able to root last night on my laptop. Problem is my laptop battery is now dead and my charger is 7000 miles away lol. I was just curious if there is anything else that needs to be plugged in to do. All I have right now is the TF700 and my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0. I'm thinking one of my limitations will be formatting my microSD card if I need it to be a certain file system.
Coors said:
I was able to root last night on my laptop. Problem is my laptop battery is now dead and my charger is 7000 miles away lol. I was just curious if there is anything else that needs to be plugged in to do. All I have right now is the TF700 and my Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0. I'm thinking one of my limitations will be formatting my microSD card if I need it to be a certain file system.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it's still at the pretty much factory default for most manufacturers (i.e., FAT32), you'll be fine. How are you going to get the custom ROM file on that card?
MartyHulskemper said:
If it's still at the pretty much factory default for most manufacturers (i.e., FAT32), you'll be fine. How are you going to get the custom ROM file on that card?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can I not download it with the tablet and move it over?
Coors said:
Can I not download it with the tablet and move it over?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you should be able to as long as it is on the root of the sdcard and not in any folder.
sbdags said:
Do not use rom manager. You will brick your device!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes! Please listen to sbdags!
okantomi said:
Yes! Please listen to sbdags!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A couple of questions to add since I am in a similar situation with a new, locked tf700. I've read as much as I could about everything but I just want to be very certain of the order of things I have to do.
I'm on ICS (.26).
1. unlock
2. nvflash
3. update to jb (should i do .20 or .23?)
4. flash twrp
5. flash cleanrom
Is that all?
Or should I root in ICS and use OTA rootkeeper and use goomanager at JB?
Thanks for the help!
I'm more confused than ever on trying to find the *correct* guide to root my TF300T. The development forum has mislabeled threads, and most guides I found were guiding the root process for a device with a 9.x.x.x firmware. So, that said, can anyone point me to the CORRECT guide so I can root my TF running 10.4.2.17 please? Thanks.
Ramrod421 said:
So first off I totally understand the apprehension. I have rooted a lot thingd and this tablet seems especially technical and convoluted.
First read through this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
1) In that thread download the "unlock bootloader" app, run it and unlock the bootloader. Your device warranty will now be void and it will say "device unlocked" in the top left corner every time you boot it up.
2) Now go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377, scroll down to Part 3 and download the "fastboot + JB recovery" files. Extract them into the Fastboot folder that they are zipped in. There will be two .dll files, an ADB file, a Fastboot file and a twrp.blob file.
3) Turn off your tablet. Once it's off press the power and vol/dwn buttons at the same time. Keep holding them down until you see the screen with "RCK", "android", a usb symbol, and "wipe data". Once in that screen let go and use the Vol/dwn to move the cursor and vol/up to select the USB icon. Plug your tablet into your computer and the computer should recognize it as a "fastboot" device. You can check under "devices and printers".
4) Enter the "Fastboot" folder and while holding down shift, right click the mouse. In the menu you should have the option "open command window here". Select that and it will open a cmd window. Type in the line:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
This will copy the TWRP recovery file to the tablet and flash it. You will see a blue progress bar on your tablet while this is happening. Once that is done type:
fastboot -i 0x0b05 reboot
This will reboot your tablet and you will now have TWRP recovery installed.
5)Once in android again, go to this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668173, and download the "root-signed.zip" file in the second post and copy it to the tablet.
6)Turn off the tablet and boot into recovery by holding power and vol/dwn again. Once at the menu select "RCK" with Vol/up. It will boot into TWRP recovery now. Install the "root-signed.zip" file, reboot and the tablet should be rooted.
At this point I recommend creating a backup in recovery in case anything goes wrong from here on out.
Now you can flash any ROM your heart desires. I recommend CleanROM 2.7. It's fast, clean and very easy to install.
TWRP is easily the best recovery for this tablet. I have had many problems with CWM not installing ROM's properly and causing boot issues.
I hope this help you out. I know it's kind of a mine field of information but it works very nicely.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my Incredible 2 using xda app-developers app
I was just about to link you to the same thing. This process will flash recovery and root your tablet.
d08speed3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1697227
1) In that thread download the "unlock bootloader" app, run it and unlock the bootloader. Your device warranty will now be void and it will say "device unlocked" in the top left corner every time you boot it up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a relatively big deal: while you could root stock ICS ROMs pretty easily, you can't do it on stock JB ROMs without unlocking the bootloader, Once you're unlocked, however, it's a piece of cake.
For the amateurs. Could you elaborate on these steps?
Step (1) (a) which file to download? the .apk for the .exe file?
(b) Download to where (the tablet or onto a laptop/desktop)?
Step (2): (a) Again, download to where? Tablet or laptop/desktop? And extract to where?
Step (3) & (4): This make it sounds like the files in previous steps should be downloaded and extracted to a laptop/desktop?
Step (5) & (6): CleanRom 2.7 is already rooted. Do we need to run these steps? Or can we install CleanRom after Step 4?
Backup: What files to back up? Everything?
Critical Questions:
Do the above steps work for tablets already on Android version 4.1.1 with .29 (or .17) builds?
Sidenote: Last night, my tablets had an ASUS update and it went from build .29 to .17. Is this strange? It's going backward?
I have followed these instructions exactly, but titanium and adaway both cannot aquire root privileges. and reason why?
smokarz said:
For the amateurs. Could you elaborate on these steps?
Step (1) (a) which file to download? the .apk for the .exe file?
(b) Download to where (the tablet or onto a laptop/desktop)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download the .apk and put it on your tablet. Install it. Run it.
Step (2): (a) Again, download to where? Tablet or laptop/desktop? And extract to where?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These files are to be put on your computer. It doesn't matter where you put the directory.
Step (3) & (4): This make it sounds like the files in previous steps should be downloaded and extracted to a laptop/desktop?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes
Step (5) & (6): CleanRom 2.7 is already rooted. Do we need to run these steps? Or can we install CleanRom after Step 4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These steps are not technically required but I put them in there because then you have a backup copy of stock JB that is rooted.
Backup: What files to back up? Everything?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Run TWRP. Press the back up button.
Critical Questions:
Do the above steps work for tablets already on Android version 4.1.1 with .29 (or .17) builds?
Sidenote: Last night, my tablets had an ASUS update and it went from build .29 to .17. Is this strange? It's going backward?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This method works for any version.
---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 PM ----------
rboutin2 said:
I have followed these instructions exactly, but titanium and adaway both cannot aquire root privileges. and reason why?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you confirmed that you are truly rooted or are these apps the only ones that can't access the root directory?
So you have to root first in order to do a backup?
No you do not have to root first to do a backup.
---------- Post added at 10:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------
rboutin2 said:
I have followed these instructions exactly, but titanium and adaway both cannot aquire root privileges. and reason why?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would try and clear the cache and data for supersu under settings>apps and that might make it start working properly.
jerry43812 said:
I'm more confused than ever on trying to find the *correct* guide to root my TF300T. The development forum has mislabeled threads, and most guides I found were guiding the root process for a device with a 9.x.x.x firmware. So, that said, can anyone point me to the CORRECT guide so I can root my TF running 10.4.2.17 please? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I read the reply's to your Q, but as I have the same build as you I still haven't found one that anyone claims has worked.
You have any success?
Root TF300T
Thank you so very much for that very helpful post. Much appreciated.
After reading your instructions, I'm happy to proceed but may I ask one question first.
I've unlocked my TF300 with the ASUS application.
My build number is 10.4.2.18-20121122. It's a UK model.
Am I safe to use your instructions with this build?
Kind regards
I never obtained root, and since my OP, I've gotten an OTA as well, so it's back to square one in finding a viable root method.
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda app-developers app
I'm in the same boat. Got a 300 for Christmas, bumped up to JB w/o reading here first (yeah...that was dumb). So from looking around the only way to root is to unlock and the only way to unlock right now is via the ASUS tool which - from what I've gathered - will send my serial number to ASUS and void my warranty correct?
A few questions:
1.) does anyone know if work is being done to be able to unlock/relock w/o voiding the warranty? I love root, but I won't do it while in warranty in case something unthinkable happens . I'm not sure how much of this would be true, but can't we use nvflash to download the locked bootloader then find a way to spoof the ASUS unlock authorization? Hell, unless each tablet uses a different signature couldn't we just post the nvflash-able locked/unlocked bootloaders? I'm thinking back to the flash processes from my Tegra2 gTablet. I could be way off base, but it seems plausible with my limited knowledge.
2.) is it possible to root w/o unlocking? I know I won't get CWM/TWRP and the ability to load non-stock ROMs but I can live with that. I'd like to be able to run TiB, ES File - Root, etc though. I thought I saw something about obtaining root w/o unlock, but I can't find it and it might have been ICS instructions.
3.) I take it there's no downgrading back to ICS that would fix this either....
NeoMatrixJR said:
I'm in the same boat. Got a 300 for Christmas, bumped up to JB w/o reading here first (yeah...that was dumb). So from looking around the only way to root is to unlock and the only way to unlock right now is via the ASUS tool which - from what I've gathered - will send my serial number to ASUS and void my warranty correct?
A few questions:
1.) does anyone know if work is being done to be able to unlock/relock w/o voiding the warranty? I love root, but I won't do it while in warranty in case something unthinkable happens . I'm not sure how much of this would be true, but can't we use nvflash to download the locked bootloader then find a way to spoof the ASUS unlock authorization? Hell, unless each tablet uses a different signature couldn't we just post the nvflash-able locked/unlocked bootloaders? I'm thinking back to the flash processes from my Tegra2 gTablet. I could be way off base, but it seems plausible with my limited knowledge.
2.) is it possible to root w/o unlocking? I know I won't get CWM/TWRP and the ability to load non-stock ROMs but I can live with that. I'd like to be able to run TiB, ES File - Root, etc though. I thought I saw something about obtaining root w/o unlock, but I can't find it and it might have been ICS instructions.
3.) I take it there's no downgrading back to ICS that would fix this either....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi!
You can try to unlock your device with AsusUnlock app ! - is the safe way to unlock bootloader ! ( certainly will void your warranty ! )
I don't think that's cause for concern ...I've unlocked bootloader in the very next day after I bought it ( in august this year )
- so far I think I made five hundred " flash and reflash rom " - ( for testing "custom roms" ) - and the device shows like the first day when I bought it
So, be more confident - the device is not so easily to break , you can install as many "custom roms" as you want - you just have to be very careful about the steps that you make - when you try to install a custom rom !
Good luck ! :good:
regards,
Surdu Petru
Not worried so much about flashing causing issues. I've flashed my gTab more times than I can count. More worried about pre-voiding the warranty should I have any hardware issues. Like my battery life seems to be horrible and it might need sent in for that.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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.
Sent from a comfortable chair from the outer ring of Purgatory. The red guy asked me to say 'hi'.
---------- Post added at 12:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:42 PM ----------
StumpedTechy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from a comfortable chair from the outer ring of Purgatory. The red guy asked me to say 'hi'.
Go to settings--> about tablet and provide the full build number for your device.
Thats OK said:
So for my clarification you want Jelly Bean rooted?
Is this correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The card is formatted to fat32
I've had the error of "bad installation" a few times as well, and I toggled the hashing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
StumpedTechy said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
StumpedTechy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
buhohitr said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
StumpedTechy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could flash just JB bootloader with custom recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049274
StumpedTechy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
StumpedTechy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup.
But are there any clear cut "great" JB roms that run pretty much flawlessly on the TF700T that are prerooted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All I worried about was that darned yellow triangle. Thanks to Chainfire we could disable that too, so I was a happy camper.
Hi
my tablet has been rooted before but after updating I lost it.
i see attracting post here, and use it but it dosen't work for me and no one can solve my problem on that post.
you can see my result an print screen of ROOTCHECKER in this method at these single posts
1
2
3
please give me advise to solve this issue (and please write noob-friendly:cyclops
thanks
behnamha91 said:
Hi
my tablet has been rooted before but after updating I lost it.
i see attracting post here, and use it but it dosen't work for me and no one can solve my problem on that post.
you can see my result an print screen of ROOTCHECKER in this method at these single posts
1
2
3
please give me advise to solve this issue (and please write noob-friendly:cyclops
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
motochopper does work. What is it about it that you can't get working? Do you have the correct PC drivers?
sbdags said:
motochopper does work. What is it about it that you can't get working? Do you have the correct PC drivers?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think yes, because when i use "adb devices" it find my tablet. Am I right ?
behnamha91 said:
I think yes, because when i use "adb devices" it find my tablet. Am I right ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the same problem with my tablet. I was on 4.1 and updated to 4.2 the bootloader was still unlocked but root was gone when 4.2 loaded. The developer options turns off when you update the OS so you have to go back into the settings, hit about tablet, then go down to the build number and tap it 7 (seven) times. Developer options will then become available. Go into them and make sure that the options you need for rooting are enabled, i.e. USB debugging. Then run motochopper and root will be available again.
This info is posted elsewhere on the forum but as this topic is not closed I figured it would be good to make sure it was posted here too.
NightShade00013 said:
I had the same problem with my tablet. I was on 4.1 and updated to 4.2 the bootloader was still unlocked but root was gone when 4.2 loaded. The developer options turns off when you update the OS so you have to go back into the settings, hit about tablet, then go down to the build number and tap it 7 (seven) times. Developer options will then become available. Go into them and make sure that the options you need for rooting are enabled, i.e. USB debugging. Then run motochopper and root will be available again.
This info is posted elsewhere on the forum but as this topic is not closed I figured it would be good to make sure it was posted here too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know this ! AND USB debugging is on ! Anyway thanks for answer
and problem remain . . .
behnamha91 said:
I know this ! AND USB debugging is on ! Anyway thanks for answer
and problem remain . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same issue here. Had it rooted under 4.1.2 updated to 4.2.1 and now the chopper can't root it. Pushes the SU app, but failed when it try to root.
Kage_
I'll just bump this to say I have the same issue. EVERY root method I've tried does not work. Motochopper, trying to flash a custom recovery. Nothing....
See this post. Assuming you are bootloader unlocked and on 4.2.1 this will work. It worked on my TF300T with an unlocked bootloader and 4.2.1 firmware. I even ran it *before* I got TWRP back on the device. BTW, make sure you use TWRP 2.5.0.0. 2.6.x.x doesn't recognize the boot partition on the 4.2 firmware. This is documented elsewhere in the Transformer forums here on XDA.
What about the newer method mentioned in the later parts of the motochopper thread?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
funnel71 said:
What about the newer method mentioned in the later parts of the motochopper thread?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't try Vroot because it wasn't in English, despite the excellent post explaining it. I wasn't able to get Motochopper or the other method discussed to work.
Dumped down the innertubes from my Asus Transformer TF300T
hgoldner said:
See this post. Assuming you are bootloader unlocked and on 4.2.1 this will work. It worked on my TF300T with an unlocked bootloader and 4.2.1 firmware. I even ran it *before* I got TWRP back on the device. BTW, make sure you use TWRP 2.5.0.0. 2.6.x.x doesn't recognize the boot partition on the 4.2 firmware. This is documented elsewhere in the Transformer forums here on XDA.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I gave it a shot, to no avail. My bootloader is unlocked. I'm not sure what's going on here. When I opened up the program it says no device connected, though my Transformer is connected. Asus Sync also says it's not connected. But when I check my computer drives, "Asus Transformer Pad TF300T shows up... but it's not listed in my usb connections. I'm able to transfer files to and from the tablet. Man, I've never had such a tough time rooting an Android device.
iamtherizzle said:
I gave it a shot, to no avail. My bootloader is unlocked. I'm not sure what's going on here. When I opened up the program it says no device connected, though my Transformer is connected. Asus Sync also says it's not connected. But when I check my computer drives, "Asus Transformer Pad TF300T shows up... but it's not listed in my usb connections. I'm able to transfer files to and from the tablet. Man, I've never had such a tough time rooting an Android device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.
sbdags said:
Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is. As well as"unknown sources."
iamtherizzle said:
It is. As well as"unknown sources."
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unknown sources has no effect.
Then you need to update your drivers. The easiest ones to use are the ones in the google sdk. I never had any luck with asus ones. The set I eventually ended up with work really well are attached below.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291675384
sbdags said:
Unknown sources has no effect.
Then you need to update your drivers. The easiest ones to use are the ones in the google sdk. I never had any luck with asus ones. The set I eventually ended up with work really well are attached below.
.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291675384
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great, thanks for posting that link! I'll give it a try when I'm back in town and post an update.
I'm also having trouble rooting, same build and 4.2.1, and the main problem is that SuperSU won't install properly, and manually moving the file won't work due to the fact that I don't have permission...
Anyone find a good solution yet?
I've rooted and installed custom roms on all my HTC phones, never had this much hassle getting it to work.
EDIT: Just got TWRP recovery installed, and SuperSU, using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
I followed the "installing TWRP-recovery" part a bit down, and that's it.
So after a installed android 4.2.1 OTA nothing seems to right anymore. once a while i get the error: com.android.settings stopped. I can't connect him to my pc when i do this just nothing happend. It seems like he has no 'driver' for battery status he will not show how many time left and how much the dock is charged also it feels like he is more lagging now, the brightness can't be turned on automatic all those things doesnt seems to work anymore after i updated from 4.1 to 4.2.1
build number is ww 10.6.1.27.5
Skulltec said:
So after a installed android 4.2.1 OTA nothing seems to right anymore. once a while i get the error: com.android.settings stopped. I can't connect him to my pc when i do this just nothing happend. It seems like he has no 'driver' for battery status he will not show how many time left and how much the dock is charged also it feels like he is more lagging now, the brightness can't be turned on automatic all those things doesnt seems to work anymore after i updated from 4.1 to 4.2.1
build number is ww 10.6.1.27.5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you done anything on the tablet yet (install apps, settings) or just installed the OTA update. Usually the official OTA is rather stable
cmendonc2 said:
Have you done anything on the tablet yet (install apps, settings) or just installed the OTA update. Usually the official OTA is rather stable
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes ota and then after it i resetted the factory settings ( i wanted to clean everything apps, files ect ) but that's all what i've done..
i just want to get the usb working so i can go back to android 4.1 again or is there anyway i can do that from sd card or something i dont need usb connection with?
Skulltec said:
yes ota and then after it i resetted the factory settings ( i wanted to clean everything apps, files ect ) but that's all what i've done..
i just want to get the usb working so i can go back to android 4.1 again or is there anyway i can do that from sd card or something i dont need usb connection with?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure you can copy the ROM file onto an sdcard and install it from there. Is your tablet unlocked with recovery or just stock?
cmendonc2 said:
I'm pretty sure you can copy the ROM file onto an sdcard and install it from there. Is your tablet unlocked with recovery or just stock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it is unlocked i can do the power on/volume down trick to get in recovery well since i can't store it with usb i must download it from with the tablet right? so i've trying doing that but it gives me an error when i want to start the installation perhaps it's not in the right map. I read somewhere that you must store it in / (before sdcoard) ?
Skulltec said:
I think it is unlocked i can do the power on/volume down trick to get in recovery well since i can't store it with usb i must download it from with the tablet right? so i've trying doing that but it gives me an error when i want to start the installation perhaps it's not in the right map. I read somewhere that you must store it in / (before sdcoard) ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what is the exact command you are using to flash?
also to check if it is unlocked, look in the top left corner of the screen during boot up. It will say:
Code:
This device is unlocked.
cmendonc2 said:
what is the exact command you are using to flash?
also to check if it is unlocked, look in the top left corner of the screen during boot up. It will say:
Code:
This device is unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He must be locked then i don't see any text.. i don't do any comment for flash right now because i'm not sure how it works. Are you sure that i can do a installation from the sdcard without using a usb cable to the pc?
And now i found out that he is probably not unlocked, how can that be done? Thanks by the way for your responses
Edit: i thought i had the tf300t which is not i have the tf300tg
Skulltec said:
He must be locked then i don't see any text.. i don't do any comment for flash right now because i'm not sure how it works. Are you sure that i can do a installation from the sdcard without using a usb cable to the pc?
And now i found out that he is probably not unlocked, how can that be done? Thanks by the way for your responses
Edit: i thought i had the tf300t which is not i have the tf300tg
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
now when i try to unlock it says an unknown error occurs which may be a network issue please try later again.. i downloaded the unlock installer from the asus website..