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[Q] How to root Asus tf300t V10.4.2.20 version

Hi to all,
I have just updated the firmware to V10.4.2.20 and now the Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader from Asus doesn't work for me does anyone have a fix for this or a work around?
I'd like to get my TF300T rooted again so I can replace all my apps.
Cheers.

speye007 said:
Hi to all,
I have just updated the firmware to V10.4.2.20 and now the Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader from Asus doesn't work for me does anyone have a fix for this or a work around?
I'd like to get my TF300T rooted again so I can replace all my apps.
Cheers.
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You can find alternate steps for unlocking the bootloader here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041627
Also, if you need help with rooting or installing a new ROM, I've compiled a set of instructions on my technology blog (thoughtsontechnology.com, my second-to-last post).
(NONE of this work is mine, I just compiled the text and links in one spot for easier access.)

casualPhoenix said:
You can find alternate steps for unlocking the bootloader here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041627
Also, if you need help with rooting or installing a new ROM, I've compiled a set of instructions on my technology blog (thoughtsontechnology.com, my second-to-last post).
(NONE of this work is mine, I just compiled the text and links in one spot for easier access.)
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Thank you I'll work on this over the weekend, I hope it works with the new Asus firmware ....I'd like to install TWRP instead of CWM but I guess you can't have everything
Thanks again
Cheers

casualPhoenix said:
You can find alternate steps for unlocking the bootloader here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041627
Also, if you need help with rooting or installing a new ROM, I've compiled a set of instructions on my technology blog (thoughtsontechnology.com, my second-to-last post).
(NONE of this work is mine, I just compiled the text and links in one spot for easier access.)
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there's no "alternative" unlock method. the link you posted still uses the asus unlock app. the only way to fix this is to contact asus...

Hi I wish to re root my tablet, after the update I lost root and recovery, ma your link to your blog doesn't work for me could you re post please?
speye007 said:
Thank you I'll work on this over the weekend, I hope it works with the new Asus firmware ....I'd like to install TWRP instead of CWM but I guess you can't have everything
Thanks again
Cheers
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Try to re-install the drivers.
Sent from my N7 3G with DroiDevs premium between sky and earth.

philos64 said:
Try to re-install the drivers.
Sent from my N7 3G with DroiDevs premium between sky and earth.
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philos64 can you explain which drivers you mean....if the user can plug the device into the computer and is recognized then driver issue should be fine as I am able to load TWRP however this doesn't allow root access and the Unlock Device App v7.1.apk is a device resident application.
Cheers
Footnote:
I got it sorted
1. Download TWRP 2.4 and install via fastboot
2. Download this file http://www.mediafire.com/?cr209hb5e2fr910
3. Reboot into RCK
4. Install Downloaded zip in link
5. Reboot and you now have root access.
Let me know how you go
Cheers

Sometimes your TF300 is not any more acknowledged by your PC and it's just to re-install drivers simply

ASUS TF700T unlock and root JB 4.2.1 stock

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
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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
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tylor
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FOR GUIDING ME IN TIME OF NEED
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FOR HELPING
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FOR HELPING FINDING OUT IT WORKS
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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
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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!
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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.
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Awesome, super easy thanks!
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[Problem]Root TF300t 4.2.1 (build:10.6.1.15.3-20130416)

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
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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?

sbdags said:
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.

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.
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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.

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.
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Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.

sbdags said:
Make sure USB debugging turned on in dev settings.
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It is. As well as"unknown sources."

iamtherizzle said:
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

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.
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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.

[Q] TF700T (Android) and Win 8 OS Driver issue

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.

sbdags said:
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?

sbdags said:
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.

Trouble opening Unlocker_V8

I am trying to install recovery and root the TF300T that I just got. It looked like I needed to start off by unlocking the bootloader. I downloaded the file from the Asus website (V8 unlocker) since it is running 4.2.1. However after trying to run the unlocker, I keep getting "There was trouble parsing the package" immediately upon opening the APK file. I have been able to install other APK's without a problem. I tried 2 different file managers, downloaded v8 unlocker from 2 different locations, tried downloading it directly to device as well as transferring from PC. Still no luck. Is there anyone that can assist with this? Thanks.

gorilla p said:
I am trying to install recovery and root the TF300T that I just got. It looked like I needed to start off by unlocking the bootloader. I downloaded the file from the Asus website (V8 unlocker) since it is running 4.2.1. However after trying to run the unlocker, I keep getting "There was trouble parsing the package" immediately upon opening the APK file. I have been able to install other APK's without a problem. I tried 2 different file managers, downloaded v8 unlocker from 2 different locations, tried downloading it directly to device as well as transferring from PC. Still no luck. Is there anyone that can assist with this? Thanks.
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Im pretty sure there is a Windows Utility you can try to connect with the tablet over ADB to unlock.

That would make sense, but I've had trouble finding a utility to do so. I will look around a bit more, but there's nor eason I shouldn't be able to run that APK. The V7 one runs fine, but finishes with some unknown error.

gorilla p said:
That would make sense, but I've had trouble finding a utility to do so. I will look around a bit more, but there's nor eason I shouldn't be able to run that APK. The V7 one runs fine, but finishes with some unknown error.
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Well it looks like I was able to get it rooted, but I still can't install another ROM because I can't unlock the frickin bootloader. The guide that I followed didn't mention having to unlock the bootloader before being able to install the TWRP recovery. I went ahead and follwoed the instructions to flash the TWRP recovery and now my recovery image is shot. I need an option other than the APK tool from Asus for unlocking the bootloader.

gorilla p said:
Well it looks like I was able to get it rooted, but I still can't install another ROM because I can't unlock the frickin bootloader. The guide that I followed didn't mention having to unlock the bootloader before being able to install the TWRP recovery. I went ahead and follwoed the instructions to flash the TWRP recovery and now my recovery image is shot. I need an option other than the APK tool from Asus for unlocking the bootloader.
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1 problem: The official asus tool is the only one that can unlock your bootloader.

ebildude123 said:
1 problem: The official asus tool is the only one that can unlock your bootloader.
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And sadly in most cases that tool doesn't work. Tablet has been locked the whole year I've owner this thing. :-\
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nyr35blue said:
And sadly in most cases that tool doesn't work. Tablet has been locked the whole year I've owner this thing. :-\
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The unlocker-V7 worked on the latest jellybean without any issues. I had to contact asus after registering the device on their site. i included the SN and MAC address. I also included a link to the google search results for the issue so they know the extent of it. They did something on their end and V7 was able to run and unlock it. They got back to me the next business day as well.

gorilla p said:
The unlocker-V7 worked on the latest jellybean without any issues. I had to contact asus after registering the device on their site. i included the SN and MAC address. I also included a link to the google search results for the issue so they know the extent of it. They did something on their end and V7 was able to run and unlock it. They got back to me the next business day as well.
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I've actually been on the phone with them multiple times and I couldn't get it straight with them no matter what. Usually I would get a tech that was of no use and not very technical so I basically gave up and this was months ago.

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I've actually been on the phone with them multiple times and I couldn't get it straight with them no matter what. Usually I would get a tech that was of no use and not very technical so I basically gave up and this was months ago.
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But did you use v7 or v8?

cmendonc2 said:
But did you use v7 or v8?
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Pretty sure I have tried both as soon as there was a post here about it but just to make sure I just downloaded 7 from the asus site right now and gave it a shot and sure enough i get a network error, try again, etc. I know they have duplicate MAC addresses on file for me and each and every time i asked them to update their site with my current MAC they talk about "im sorry...we cant support unlocking......it voids your warranty"........blah blah blah...... meanwhile they provide the tool. Go figure. That's why I just said F it I wont buy another Asus product again.