I just received a replacement TF700T( Android 4.0.3). My previous one was rooted using Win 7. I want to root this before doing the firmware upgrades. I have a Win 8 laptop but, it will not recognize the tablet. When I connect the tablet, I get a message: The last USB Device you connected to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. Trying to use device manager to install gives me errors which I now cannot reproduce.
I would not care so much about the drivers except I am trying to root using Debugfs automated root. I download the Asus USB drivers but, this is not doing anything on the Win 8 laptop. Asus's site does not seem to have a driver for this.
I've searched for another method that does not require an unlocked boot loader but, I cannot seem to find one. Is there a way to do this or at least get drivers that work on Win 8?
Thanks.
taaz69 said:
I just received a replacement TF700T( Android 4.0.3). My previous one was rooted using Win 7. I want to root this before doing the firmware upgrades. I have a Win 8 laptop but, it will not recognize the tablet. When I connect the tablet, I get a message: The last USB Device you connected to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it. Trying to use device manager to install gives me errors which I now cannot reproduce.
I would not care so much about the drivers except I am trying to root using Debugfs automated root. I download the Asus USB drivers but, this is not doing anything on the Win 8 laptop. Asus's site does not seem to have a driver for this.
I've searched for another method that does not require an unlocked boot loader but, I cannot seem to find one. Is there a way to do this or at least get drivers that work on Win 8?
Thanks.
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Try installing the android sdk from google as it contains generic USB drivers first and foremost.
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Try installing the android sdk from google as it contains generic USB drivers first and foremost.
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where can I find the sdk
jncokilla said:
where can I find the sdk
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Type Android SDK into Google?
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Try installing the android sdk from google as it contains generic USB drivers first and foremost.
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Thanks for the suggestion.
It turns out the device was bad. Took it back to Best Buy and saw the same issue there. Swapped out and now the device connects to the computer. Now the issue is ASUS Android ADB Interface in device manager. I have installed the drivers via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212. Also went out to the Google site as you suggested. I see the explanation mark and attempts to manually update the driver gives me a message that the best drivers are already installed.
I'm so close. I just want to get this tablet rooted before running the updates. The ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface is OK. Strange.
Any ideas?
taaz69 said:
Thanks for the suggestion.
It turns out the device was bad. Took it back to Best Buy and saw the same issue there. Swapped out and now the device connects to the computer. Now the issue is ASUS Android ADB Interface in device manager. I have installed the drivers via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212. Also went out to the Google site as you suggested. I see the explanation mark and attempts to manually update the driver gives me a message that the best drivers are already installed.
I'm so close. I just want to get this tablet rooted before running the updates. The ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface is OK. Strange.
Any ideas?
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I don't quite get why you want to root before you do the updates. Backing up root and then restoring it works most of the time, but not always.
If I were you, I would upgrade and then root using the Motochopper tool, which works great on Jb 4.2
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
berndblb said:
I don't quite get why you want to root before you do the updates. Backing up root and then restoring it works most of the time, but not always.
If I were you, I would upgrade and then root using the Motochopper tool, which works great on Jb 4.2
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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I've been able to use this method without issues since I got my original TF700. I was not aware of this method to root. I will try it tonight.
berndblb said:
I don't quite get why you want to root before you do the updates. Backing up root and then restoring it works most of the time, but not always.
If I were you, I would upgrade and then root using the Motochopper tool, which works great on Jb 4.2
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD
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Thanks for this recommendation. Worked perfectly.
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i opened it excited to install ics and root but it says theres no firmware update serial code is b80 if that matters. should i just leave wifi on and it'll eventually connect to asus servers?
Just root it, flash CWM and install Revolver v4
Will I be able to update from there?
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cirjeffrey said:
Will I be able to update from there?
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Nope. Just search vipermod. You don't need an update if you have cwm. You can just install what ever you want then. Including the update..
i just realized that the android version still 3.1 do i still have to update it to 3.2 or anything? if so how?
cirjeffrey said:
i just realized that the android version still 3.1 do i still have to update it to 3.2 or anything? if so how?
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Last try; search for vipermod. Root it. Install cwm. All this other stuff doesn't matter. Or search and read for a few days. No one is going to hand you the information. Hell its stickied......good luck.
Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366743
Noob guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494230&highlight=noob+guide+transformer
Vipermod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516639&highlight=vipermod
I was feeling nice.
thanks. the last thing im having trouble with is the drivers installation it also says disable asus sync and the splashtop but i cant find those two apps anywhere. also vipermod got updated so the choices are now:
1: root (only method for prime on ICS v9.x.x.11)
2: root (only method for prime on ICS v9.x.x.8)
3: alt root (recommended for TF101 also works with prime on v8.x.x.x)
4. unroot
5. install unlock tool and flash cwm
6 donate
7 exit
from my understanding i would connect the tablet to my laptop, kill asus sync and splashtop somehow, then open the vipermod app and press 3? i cant tell you how thankful i am for everyone helping me i'd be so lost
User option 1 in ViperMod
I used nachoroot. So I don't know. You could use that too. I am putty sure you choose 1 tho in vipermod.
tried vipermod. kept getting a message saying adb is not recognized or something im getting so frustrated D:
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tried vipermod. kept getting a message saying adb is not recognized or something im getting so frustrated D:
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No root for you until you read for awhile man. I at this point i am not comfertable with your knowledge base. Read. Read some more. Google adb. Read some more. Learn. Your frustration is from your lack of knowledge. Just an fyi; I like honey comb better then ics. Maybe you'll feel the same.
I was able to update to ics by manually downloading from the asus website. Tried vipermod again and still got adb unrecognized so I looked up how to install adb which I did. Still nothing. Tried to root via nachoroot and after the second adb command line I got permission denied. I downloaded they su file and the nacho root file And moved them both to the tools folder in SDK.yes I know My lack of understanding can be difficult to deal with but I'm still new at this and I'm doing my best to learn
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I was able to update to ics by manually downloading from the asus website. Tried vipermod again and still got adb unrecognized so I looked up how to install adb which I did. Still nothing. Tried to root via nachoroot and after the second adb command line I got permission denied. I downloaded they su file and the nacho root file And moved them both to the tools folder in SDK.yes I know My lack of understanding can be difficult to deal with but I'm still new at this and I'm doing my best to learn
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If you would have read enough you would have known that nachoroot does not work for ics..
Google...search term adb not recognized vipermod......
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
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3
please give me advise to solve this issue (and please write noob-friendly:cyclops
thanks
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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
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2
3
please give me advise to solve this issue (and please write noob-friendly:cyclops
thanks
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motochopper does work. What is it about it that you can't get working? Do you have the correct PC drivers?
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motochopper does work. What is it about it that you can't get working? Do you have the correct PC drivers?
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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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 . . .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.
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Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.
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It is. As well as"unknown sources."
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It is. As well as"unknown sources."
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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
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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.
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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291675384
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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.
hello all, i am trying to put cromix on my tf700 as i would like to improve my performance. but my tf700 does not connect to the computer to allow me to finish the steps. the windows computer says the drivers fail to install. i was wondering if there is a way to install cromi without the use of a computer? i have previously looked on this website and also many others to no avail. thank you all for your time and help.
sneakersislife said:
hello all, i am trying to put cromix on my tf700 as i would like to improve my performance. but my tf700 does not connect to the computer to allow me to finish the steps. the windows computer says the drivers fail to install. i was wondering if there is a way to install cromi without the use of a computer? i have previously looked on this website and also many others to no avail. thank you all for your time and help.
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Yes, you need an external SD and copy all the files that you need onto it. Now you can insert it in your tablet and access to the file that you want.
thank you! would i afterwords follow the same steps i would follow in the youtube video?
sneakersislife said:
thank you! would i afterwords follow the same steps i would follow in the youtube video?
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I am sure what youtube video that you are talking about. However, you can find a value information from the Cromi X post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
Good luck.
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hello all, i am trying to put cromix on my tf700 as i would like to improve my performance. but my tf700 does not connect to the computer to allow me to finish the steps. the windows computer says the drivers fail to install. i was wondering if there is a way to install cromi without the use of a computer? i have previously looked on this website and also many others to no avail. thank you all for your time and help.
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Actually no, unless you are rooted already. To gain root you have to use your computer.
Download Asus Sync (you can disable it right after installing) that should install the latest Asus drivers on your computer.
If you are firmware 10.6.1.14.8 or earlier, you can then use the Motochopper tool to root. If you accepted the recent 10.6.1.14.10 update you would have to downgrade to .8 to be able to root.
We cold help you better if you would describe in detail what your situation is: Firmware version on your tablet, what are you running on your PC, which video are you trying to follow etc.
The more specific your question is, the better answers will you get.
Check out this thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...nity-development/36694-root-rom-how-done.html
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
thank you for replying! i have tried installing asus sync as directed and have found the same issue. my tablet is currently unlocked, and the firmware version is 10.6.1.14.8. when trying to connect i get a usb device not recognized message on my windows 7 computer. the youtube video i was speaking of is the one by Dominik Stößel which is a step by step setup, however my tablet does not connect to the computer!
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thank you for replying! i have tried installing asus sync as directed and have found the same issue. my tablet is currently unlocked, and the firmware version is 10.6.1.14.8. when trying to connect i get a usb device not recognized message on my windows 7 computer. the youtube video i was speaking of is the one by Dominik Stößel which is a step by step setup, however my tablet does not connect to the computer!
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Yep, you have a driver issue. You may have to uninstall/reinstall the drivers in Device Manager. Sorry - other than that IDK why your PC doesn't connect.
Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2
one of the main reasons i wanted to add cromi was because of this issue with taking pictures. my camera hasnt worked because of an update i received from asus. located here imgur .com/Jj4C6hH.jpg please remove the space after the . does anyone know why my camera has not been working?
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one of the main reasons i wanted to add cromi was because of this issue with taking pictures. my camera hasnt worked because of an update i received from asus. located here imgur .com/Jj4C6hH.jpg please remove the space after the . does anyone know why my camera has not been working?
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Your camera version looks very weird - never heard of an official update breaking the camera...
But if you are unlocked anyway, I see no reason why you should stay on stock!
Head for the CROMi-X thread and use Scott's tool to install TWRP on your tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425383
You may run into the same problem as earlier - you do need to have the correct drivers for this tablet installed on your PC. If the Asus drivers don't work, uninstall them and try the Google Universal Naked Drivers.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 4
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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If you can't find another solution, you can using Framaroot. It runs only on the tablet (no ADB needed) and works on some Android versions.
You can always try Kingo. It worked like a champ on my TF300T and my Note 3.
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awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
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I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
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For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
Just use kingo root
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For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
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Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Did you even read what he wrote???
pastorbob62 said:
Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Did you even read what he wrote???
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yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
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yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
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I agree it does appear to be a driver issue. But he stated the following, "Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files." That tells me Kingo didn't install any drivers.
Not sure about the PC being tricked since after I installed the Asus PC sync app the drivers were installed and I was able to uninstall the sync app without losing the drivers. I did a complete nvflash backup, and have installed numerous custom ROM's, from ICS to JB to KK without ever touching Kingo. I've since upgraded to Windows 8 then 8.1 and still am able to do whatever I desire from flashboot and adb, all with the same drivers I originally installed from the Asus PC sync app.
Also, being unlocked and being rooted are two different things entirely. You must be unlocked before you can be rooted but you don't have to be rooted to be unlocked. You can also install a custom recovery or ROM that will take care of rooting once the proper drivers are installed without ever using Kingo, Motochopper or any such app.
Not saying Kingo wouldn't work, but it does seem he has tried that without success.
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Reilly1812 said:
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
pastorbob62 said:
Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
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100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Reilly1812 said:
100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Thanks for the info! :good:
pastorbob62 said:
Thanks for the info! :good:
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To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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I suppose. But if all you do is root and install ad blockers and Titanium BU Root the odds of bricking your device are slim to none, though as sbdags has pointed out, removing the wrong system files with Titanium BU or any root uninstaller can soft brick the device.
Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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You can softbrick it with TiBu by removing the wrong /system files so do be careful. You would either then have to flash back to stock to repair or unlock it to flash a custom rom. But yes you can achieve some enhancements just by rooting but you can't do much tweaking safely as you have no backup system.
Hello Guys
I always root my old devices without problems following your guides but.......
I've a problem connecting my tf300 to Win or Linux pc via USB; when i plug-in the cable it says "unkown device".
Obviously i tried to install many kind of drivers, asus sync or universal drivers without lucky.
My question: is there a way to root my device without pc? (or just in case do you have some proposal to solve my problem with unkown device on pc?)
Thank you so much in advance.
rrr85 said:
Hello Guys
I always root my old devices without problems following your guides but.......
I've a problem connecting my tf300 to Win or Linux pc via USB; when i plug-in the cable it says "unkown device".
Obviously i tried to install many kind of drivers, asus sync or universal drivers without lucky.
My question: is there a way to root my device without pc? (or just in case do you have some proposal to solve my problem with unkown device on pc?)
Thank you so much in advance.
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You can use framaroot to root it, it just installs an app to try rooting.
cmendonc2 said:
You can use framaroot to root it, it just installs an app to try rooting.
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I already tried that app but unfortunately it doesn't work... it says that there isn't exploit in my system
rrr85 said:
I already tried that app but unfortunately it doesn't work... it says that there isn't exploit in my system
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have you tried vroot or kingo?
cmendonc2 said:
have you tried vroot or kingo?
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I tried both software but in both case my device is not recognized by pc... always "Unknown Device"
There might be something wrong with your tablet then. I used kingo to root mine just the other day.
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Nah it'll be a drivers issue - it always is.
Give the naked drivers a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...nt/adb-fb-apx-driver-universal-naked-t2513339
They worked at my tablet flawlessly with kingo root.
towelroot maybe? it can root almost anything.
Morlok8k said:
towelroot maybe? it can root almost anything.
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Towelroot just hangs and crashes my tablet on the latest firmware