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I just picked up a used TF101 and have been reading the threads learning more about my new ( used ) toy.
The tablet just recently updated itself to ICS 4.0.3 with Kernel 2.6.39.4 & 9..2.1.27 and now I would like to root the device and look at the possibility of loading new roms etc.
I have read the forum until my eyes hurt. Is there someone that can point me at the correct thread to root my device safely?
Thanks

jziggy101 said:
I just picked up a used TF101 and have been reading the threads learning more about my new ( used ) toy.
The tablet just recently updated itself to ICS 4.0.3 with Kernel 2.6.39.4 & 9..2.1.27 and now I would like to root the device and look at the possibility of loading new roms etc.
I have read the forum until my eyes hurt. Is there someone that can point me at the correct thread to root my device safely?
Thanks
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To get root & custom recovery, the following methods are reported to be working with the latest Asus ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689193
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
I have personally used the first method about a month ago, no problem with my tf101 and the latest ROM (9.2.1.27)

Aliante said:
To get root & custom recovery, the following methods are reported to be working with the latest Asus ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689193
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
I have personally used the first method about a month ago, no problem with my tf101 and the latest ROM (9.2.1.27)
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I've can also vouch for the first method on TF101G with latest ICS ( [TOOL]PERI-0.4 One click root+recovery/fix-bootloops+soft-bricks ALL Devices V0.4). Just install it on the PC, run the .BAT file and follow the instructions to root and install Custom Recovery on the Transformer.
The only issue I've had is that its custom Recovery won't seem flash the ASUS stock ROM for some reason. So what I do now is use the above tool to get root and Custom Recovery, then use that to flash ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.1.4 NoTouch Hybrid from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855686 - click the Download link and get the cwm-6.0.1.4-notouch-hybrid.zip file (apparently the Touch version is currently broken).
From CWM recovery you should be able to flash any custom ROM and kernel etc., and also return to stock by flashing the ASUS stock ROM from their download site (make sure you select the right one for your model and unzip it first - for some reason they put the zip ROM inside another zip).
If you do return to stock, don't forget you'll also lose root and custom recovery so you'll need to start over.
Good luck!

Update to 4.2 questions

I haven't updated in a while (still on 4.0.3)
I have CWM 5.5.0.4(it is running a backup right now)
Should I update to stock 4.2 and then root or is there a way I can use CWM now to update.
Reasons: I hear there is a new boot loader for later versions? How does this affect me?

Sora3087 said:
I haven't updated in a while (still on 4.0.3)
I have CWM 5.5.0.4(it is running a backup right now)
Should I update to stock 4.2 and then root or is there a way I can use CWM now to update.
Reasons: I hear there is a new boot loader for later versions? How does this affect me?
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First, you should consider making a NVFlash backup first, by reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894867
Nvflash can make your tablet virtually brickproof.
For custom recovery, I think TWRP works better for TF300T. However, as you've researched, for ASUS 4.2 firmwares, you will need TWRP versions with "-4.2" suffix (i.e., openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob), since ASUS updated the bootloader.
I would recommend reading/following this excellent guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 to upgrade your tablet to Android stock 4.2.1.
To gain root for stock Android 4.2.1 rom, use motochopper: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
By the way, if you want to try Cyanogenmod (CM10.1, which is based on Android 4.2.2), DO NOT update to ASUS Android 4.2. Just update to ASUS Android 4.1. Currently, CM10.1 and most custom AOSP-based rom will only work with ASUS Android 4.1 bootloader. They won't work with the new bootloaders that came with ASUS firmware 10.6.1.8 and 10.6.1.15.3.

Sora3087 said:
I haven't updated in a while (still on 4.0.3)
I have CWM 5.5.0.4(it is running a backup right now)
Should I update to stock 4.2 and then root or is there a way I can use CWM now to update.
Reasons: I hear there is a new boot loader for later versions? How does this affect me?
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ImmovableObject said:
First, you should consider making a NVFlash backup first, by reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894867
Nvflash can make your tablet virtually brickproof.
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I second this suggestion. I'd also like to add that this suggestion isn't just a suggestion. It's a requirement if you would like to take advantage of NVFlash. NVFlash backups MUST be done before you upgrade to the Jellybean OTA. The NVFlash procedure only works with the ICS bootloader, and there is no way to go back to ICS once you upgrade to Jellybean.

[Q] 4.0.3 to 4.2 Upgrade Clarification

So I've been running the stock 4.0.3 Android on my TF300T for a very long time. at one point Idownloaded the asus provided unlocking tool, unlocked the device and installed CWM 5.5 and IIRC rooted the device in prep to run a custom ROM. I never got around to doing this but now I am ready to get this thing updated to the latest firmware ASUS provides ( V10.6.1.15.3)
There seems to be a mess of issues with the 4.2 bootloaders and such. So being a complete newbie to the world of Android I want to make sure I do not brick my TF300T or ruin it in any way.
As I understand... I can simply download the firmware. Unzip the .zip file to my SD card, boot into the currently installed CWM, install the new 4.2 update and all I will need to do in install an updated recovery for 4.2 afterwards correct?
EDIT: My plan is to use This guide >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 << I just want clarification that I can update to the TeamWin recovery after installing 4.2

Philldoe said:
So I've been running the stock 4.0.3 Android on my TF300T for a very long time. at one point Idownloaded the asus provided unlocking tool, unlocked the device and installed CWM 5.5 and IIRC rooted the device in prep to run a custom ROM. I never got around to doing this but now I am ready to get this thing updated to the latest firmware ASUS provides ( V10.6.1.15.3)
There seems to be a mess of issues with the 4.2 bootloaders and such. So being a complete newbie to the world of Android I want to make sure I do not brick my TF300T or ruin it in any way.
As I understand... I can simply download the firmware. Unzip the .zip file to my SD card, boot into the currently installed CWM, install the new 4.2 update and all I will need to do in install an updated recovery for 4.2 afterwards correct?
EDIT: My plan is to use This guide >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 << I just want clarification that I can update to the TeamWin recovery after installing 4.2
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Make sure you look into nvflash before you go updating to later firmwares because once you leave ICS you'll lose the option. Im not sure how many people here have access to nvflash because they brought their tf300t with JB pre-installed and dont have the chance to use nvflash as the exploit used is patched. But i was lucky and and took advantage of it while i was still on ICS, i would have bricked my tf300t 10 times over if it wernt for nvflash.
It makes your tf300t unbrickable, and lets you flash back to 4.0.1 bootloader if you have issues with 4.2:good:
And to answer your question yes you can update the 4.2 version of twrp AFTER the update with fastboot

[Q] Rooting Related Questions

Been researching the unlock/rooting process for my TF300T and have a few questions. I have the 4.1.1 bootloader.
So the process appears to be:
unlock
flash recovery (for 4.1.1)
backup
flash custom rom
1) Should I upgrade to 4.2.1 first? Seems like not as I have read the unlock process is sketchy on 4.2.1. But many of the ROM's only work if you have 4.2.1, so is there a process for updating to 4.2.1 AFTER unlocking and installing a recovery?
2) Getting root seems to be a separate step on this tablet that I do not understand very well. The phones that I have rooted have always obtained root through a custom ROM, but the threads I read here seem to refer to getting root through a separate step. Can someone please clarify this for me as well?
3) Finally, this may be a preference thing, but it seems that for 4.2.1 TWRP is the only viable recovery. For 4.1.1 I can choose TWRP or CWM. Is there a reason for choosing one over the other? I have used both on my phones and been happy with both. I would default to TWRP since there seems to be issues with CWM on 4.2.1 unless someone else has a valid reason to consider CWM. May not be an issue depending upon response to #1 above.
Many thanks!

Update Android Asus TF700 Pad

Hi,
I am a complete newbie. I do own a Asus Infinity Tabtop, which I haven't used in years as the Android version does not support most of the apps. A friend wants it. Is there a way for me to upgrade the Android version to something more usable for him. Please help with a "dummies guide" if possible!

What you would have to do
Find a Custom Recovery what's suitable to device
If found, find a Custom ROM what's suitable to device
If both found
Flash the Custom Recovery
Flash by means of Custom Recovery the Custom ROM

I am having problems using the official Asus unlocking tool. It tells me about a network error. Is there another way to unlock the bootloader?