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** All-In-One Guide For Asus Infinity (TF700) - Rooting/Unlocking/NvFlash/Custom Recovery Install/Recover from Soft Bricks/Downgrading Firmware/Factory Restore/Various Tips &Tricks **
Warnings:
* I'm NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device by using these tutorials so use them on your OWN risk.
* Don't use the TF101&TF202 NvFlash solution/files or you will end-up with a very expensive brick.
* UPDATE [23/09/2012] AndroidRoot.mobi team released their tool to make NvFlash working on our device.If you want to unlock your bootloader and stay safe than i strongly advice to use this tool after unlocking,and before starting the "happy flashing" of custom roms and stuff,getting access to NvFlash will make your device BrickProof
* If you intend to use NvFlash please STAY AWAY from the 9.4.5.30 UPDATE
***This is a collection of guides collected from different threads on XDA Forum so credits goes to the original posters and all the people that shared precious knowledge here on XDA.Big THX to everyone.***
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*** Rooting Your TF700 with Debugfs automated root ***
*This method works only with ICS roms
Note: Rooting will NOT void your Warranty!!!
Before you start make sure that:
* USB Debugging is activated (on your device go to Settings/Developer Options/USB debugging)
* Unknown Sources is activated ( on your device go to Settings/Security/Unknown sources )
* Make sure no other Android device is connected to your PC
* Make sure Asus Sync Tool is not running on your PC
========= Rooting procedure =========
1) Create a folder on your desktop an name it " TF700 Rooting " (you can use a different name but i will use this name in this guide)
2) Download Asus USB drivers and Debugfs automated root from here
3) Extract the downloaded files to TF700 Rooting folder
4) Power ON your device and connect it to a USB port on your PC
5) If Windows is asking for the drivers point the driver installer to the Asus USB drivers in the TF700 Rooting folder ... if not, install the ADB drivers from Windows Device Manager (if you don't know how to do it then you better stay off from rooting your device)
6) Open the TF700 Rooting folder and run RootDebugfs.bat (right click --> Run As Administrator)
7) Select option "1" and press "Enter"
8) Follow the instructions on-screen
DONE, if you did everything right your device will be rooted.
*** Rooting Method For Unlocked TF700T Devices ***
*This method can be used to root UNLOCKED devices on Jelly Bean.
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*** Unlocking with Asus Unlock Tool ***
Warning: Unlocking WILL VOID the Warranty for ever and that's NO WAY to get back to a ORIGINAL condition/state.Also thats no reson to complain with Asus on this because the improper use of the Unlocked Bootloader could really damage your device (eg. bad kernel,bad overclocking ,flashing wrong stuff ... etc) .So read people,read and instead of flashing first and asking for help later just do the opposite,ask/read first and then flash.
Also,after UNLOCKING your bootloader you WON'T BE ABLE to receive OTA updates anymore,but you we will still be able to update your firmware manually ,using the latest Official version available on Asus site.
** Why unlocking? **
Unlocking the bootloader will give you more freedom to "play" with your device and more options to make it better.Here's why:
- Fastboot Mode will be now available (used to install recovery and more)
- You can install a custom recovery (you can install custom roms, do nandroid backups,etc)
- You can install custom roms (improved user experience)
Here's the Guide To Unlock Your Bootloaderhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795156
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*** TF700 NVFlash tool ***
** What's this? **
NvFlash it's using "low level" access to your device (via APX mode) and it's the only tool that can help recover even from hardbrick but it's not provided or supported by Asus in any way,on the contrary,they are trying to do their best in order to stop us from using it,so basicaly without working NvFlash the only way you could recover your device from a hard brick would be sending the device to Asus and pay them for the repair.
But AndroidRoot.mobi team managed to get NvFlash working on our Infinity so you now have the possibility to make your device BrickProof,so a big THX to them.
Just follow the links bellow and please stick with the guide that AndroidRoot.mobi team provided,you will be just fine.
XDA original thread - [TOOL][BRICKPROOF]TF700 NVFlash release!
AndroidRoot.mobi team blog - NVFlash for Tegra3 – Transformer TF700T
Need Help with NvFlash? - Ask Here
TIPS/TROUBLESHOOT
* You are trying to flash the AndroidRoot bootloader but your device doesn't get recognized by Windows?
* Your device is recognized in Windows Device Manager but your FastBoot commands are failing?
* Your device is recognized in Windows Device Manager but you can't get Wheelie or NvFlash to work?
Most likely the above issues are the result of a missing or bad driver installation and the best way to fix is to manually uninstall the drivers from Windows Device Manager and manually install the drivers from the "Universal Naked Drivers" pack.
Also if you feel tired and it's late night ,maybe you should just get a good sleep and try NvFlash again tomorrow.
* You are trying to "bootstrap" NvFlash mode using Wheelie, but it keeps saying that "blob.bin is not found" when running "$ wheelie --blob blob.bin " command.
Just copy the "blob.bin" file from the "AndroidRoot" folder ,wich you can find on your internal storage and paste it in the same folder where Wheelie and NvFlash are located.
* When running the "$ wheelie --blob blob.bin " command on my PC with Windows7 i get an error saying " $ is not recognized as an internal or external command"
Just remove the "$" from the command,it's not used on Windows OS.
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*** Custom Recovery Installation ***
Warning: Don't use Rom Manager to install a CWM Recovery,it will soft-brick your device!
Note: ATM there's only TWRP Touch Recovery available for Asus TF700 but works great .THX to TeamWin for their work .
UPDATE (14/09/2012) : CWM Recovery is also available now.THX to dasunsrule32
======== TWRP Recovery Installation ========
TWRP recovery works on both ICS and Jelly Bean firmware and it's an unified version for 32GB/64GB TF700T
There are two installation methods,the easy way using GooManager app and the hard way using Fastboot or ADB commands.Let's see how both ways work.
** Using GooManager **
1) Install GooManager from the Play Store
2) Open GooManager and provide root permissions
3) Hit Menu (or the button with the 3 dots on your screen) and then Install OpenRecovery
** FastBoot Method **
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download TWRP Recovery blob and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Rename the downloaded file to twrp.blob and put the file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot to fastboot (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
(more on fastboot http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot )
Here are more links/guides on how to install the recovery:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/105
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798586
======== ClockworkMod Recovery Installation ========
** FastBoot Method **
1) Install Android SDK
2) Download CWM Recovery image from the original thread and check the MD5 sum (don't skip MD5 check,is there to make sure the file is not corrupted)
3) Copy the downloaded file in the same directory as your fastboot.exe (unless you have /platform-tools in PATH then you can flash from anywhere)
4) Turn off your device and boot into fastboot mode (power on while holding volume down, then select the usb icon and hit volume up to confirm)
5) Plug the device into your computer
6) Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
(more on fastboot http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot )
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*** Factory Restore after a softbrick/Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore ***
When You Need This?
* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)
* If you don't like JB and you want ICS back
* if you want to get back to a clean stock firmware
Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with stock recovery =========
1) Download the desired Asus stock firmware (based on your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 ) *** to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware***
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)
3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .
Note: Keep in mind that Windows doesn't show the known file extensions so most users don't have to put the .ZIP extension in the filename.
========= Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with custom recovery =========
1) Download the desired Asus stock firmware (based on your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 ) *** to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware***
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop
3)Rename the file to something like "recover.zip" uploade it to the root of your MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire
5) From the recovery menu press Install and select the "recover.zip" file ...wait until the install process ends and then restart your device.
Note: Keep in mind that Windows doesn't show the known file extensions so most users don't have to put the .zip extension in the filename.
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*** Firmware Downgrade & SKU Change ***
WARNING : Please keep in mind that this method is highly experimental on Asus TF700 but still was tested with success on TF 300 so should work on TF700 aswell, but you have to use the blobs for TF700 not the ones from the original thread. Use it on your own risk and please report here in any case.
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*** Volume&Power Buttons combinations ***
Use this buttons for getting access to Recovery,Fastboot ,APX ,to do a Cold Boot and Wipe Data.
Note: Make sure your device is OFF before using this.
** Boot To Recovery **
Press Volume Down + Power untill you see a white text on the screen then release the buttons and press Volume UP (you have 5 seconds to do it)
Note: This works for both Stock and Custom recovery.
Note 2: On Jelly Bean you will have to press Volume UP right after the four icons (3 icons if you are still locked) will show .
** Cold Boot - FastBoot - Wipe Data Menu **
Press Volume Down + Power untill you see a white text on the screen then release the buttons.Use Volume Down to navigate and Volume Up to confirm your selection.You have 10 seconds to make your choise,or else the system will do a Cold Boot by default.
Note: FastBoot mode is available only if you unlocked the bootloader.
** Boot to APX mode **
Press Volume Up + Power for 5 seconds,the device will vibrate and your screen will be OFF.
Note: APX mode is needed if you want to use NVflash.
Note 2: Press Power button for 10 seconds to exit APX mode
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Tips&Tricks / Frequently Asked Questions [18/08/2012 ]
**** Tips&Tricks / Frequently Asked Questions ****
[ Q ] I've just bought my device and my battery is empty/almost empty,do i have to charge it for 8 hours before i can use the tablet?
No,you don't have to wait 8 hours before start using your tablet just plug the charger and wait until it get to 10-15% of charge then you can start using your tablet.Mostly it will need 2 - 3 hours for a complete charge and you will see a green light led when the battery is full.
[ Q ] I'm planing to let the device charge overnight,is there any risk of overcharging and battery damage?
No,there's no risk of damage for your battery because once the battery is full it will stop charging so overcharge is not possible.
[ Q ] My battery drains very fast ,is there a way to improve battery live?
IMO battery life depends very much on the way we use our device so i guess there is no real answer for this.Many users are asking about battery life and how to improve so have a look at this threads:
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity Battery Life Discussions Thread
[HOW-TO] Battery saving tips
[ Q ] Do i always have to full discharge the battery before charging again?
Usually this is not needed for ion-lithium battery but if you do it once in a while it will help for better battery calibration.
[ Q ] Keyboard Haptic feedback doesn't seem to work even if that option is active
On your tablet please go to Settings / Language&Input / Android Keyboard Settings / Advanced Settings / and make sure that "Keypress Vibration Duration setting" is set to 60ms or more.
[ Q ] The speaker is not loud enough,it's there a way to make it louder?
Many of us are using Volume + and it works very well on TF700 so you should give it a try.Also you can find more info here
[ Q ] No Audio when watching an .MKV movie with the stock player
Many .mkv movies have DTS audio and this format is not supported by the stock player so you will have to use a 3rd party video player.Try BSPlayer,it supports DTS audio and many other formats.
[ Q ] I get very low benchmark scores
Go to Settings / Developer Options and disable " Force GPU rendering " option
[ Q ] My screen constantly adjusts brightness even if auto-brightness is disabled
Yes,that is a "feature" called Dynamic Contrast but not all of us like it.Follow the directions from this post to disable but keep in mind that your device must be rooted.
[ Q ] Minimum brightness level is to low when Auto-Brightness is ON,how can i change that?
If your device is rooted you can easly change the brightness level for Auto-Brightness mode,see this post
[ Q ] I'm having issues getting my MicroSD card to work with TWRP Recovery,possibile reasons?
That could me many reasons for this kind of issue but one reason could be a bad formatted card,see here
[ Q ] I have TWRP recovery installed and i would like to use an app to Reboot to Recovery,it's that possible?
Yes it's possible but NOT recommended because the application must send a custom command so if your recovery got corrupted somehow you could end-up with a bricked device...here's more info
[ Q ] I feel like i'm ready to try some Custom Roms now,are there any available?
Yes,our great user/dev are always trying to give us the bet for our device have a look at this Index thread
[ Q ] According to my battery stats,Wi-Fi connection drain my battery a lot,is this true?
Not really,the default battery stats are not accurate so probably it's showing wrong values so don't panic and read here
[ Q ] Stock recovery doesn't recognize my MicroSD card, any idea why?
Please make sure your MicroSD card is formatted in FAT32.
[ Q ] I don't need/trust the Asus Device Tracker service and i would like to disable it,is that possible?
Yes is possible to disable that service but keep in mind that is not yet confirmed if other services will be affected (OTA update or Bootloader Unlocking) and also your device must be rooted.You will find the disabling procedure here.
[ Q ] I would like to update the device via OTA update,any recommandation before i proced with the update ?
Some users reported isues (mostly boot looping or update failure) when applying and update on systems where system applications were disabled/freezed so i recommend you to enable these apps in case you have them disabled.
Manual ADB/APX Driver Installation for Windows OS
Manual ADB/FastBoot/APX Driver Installation for Windows OS
1) Put your device in Fastboot or APX mode or just boot normally (but make sure ADB debugging it's set on your tablet) for ADB and connect it to your PC
2) Open Device Manager and select the device
3) Right Click and select " Update Driver Software " and choose " Browse My Computer for driver software"
4) Now click on " Let me pick from a list of device driver " and select " HAVE DISK "
5) BROWSE to the folder where universal naked drivers are located and select "android_winusb.inf " if you are trying to install the FastBoot or ADB driver or choose " android_apxusb.inf " if you are trying to install the APX drivers.
6) After the installation is done reboot your PC
* If Windows give you a big red warning about the driver not beeing signed just ignore it and go ahead installing the driver.
*Also you should disable UAC if it's enabled.
this is an absolutely vital post for any tablet owner!
Well done
Very nice top job
cheltenham2004 said:
Very nice top job
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Thank you guys for your kind words,i'm glad you like my "by users for users" guide and i really hope this will help people from damage/brick their device and also make moderators life a bit better cause i know this forum gets very messy with time and it's quiet impossible to keep track of every useful informations in here.
Well done, it will surely help many XDA members, both newbies and "oldies"
I believe you should add info about the microSD having to be formatted FAT32 to work with stock recovery.
d14b0ll0s said:
Well done, it will surely help many XDA members, both newbies and "oldies"
I believe you should add info about the microSD having to be formatted FAT32 to work with stock recovery.
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It's in, thx for the suggestion, any help is welcome here.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Deleted, wrong post.
If you root, will you still be able to receive OTA updates?
Sreenadh said:
If you root, will you still be able to receive OTA updates?
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Yes, afaik you can receive ota updates even if you are rooted.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Asus tf700 not rooting
First I am not a noob. Rooted many phones. First Tab. Followed instructions to the T. Device will not load drivers when in recovery. What am I doing wrong.
wizardofkoz said:
First I am not a noob. Rooted many phones. First Tab. Followed instructions to the T. Device will not load drivers when in recovery. What am I doing wrong.
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I came across this issue once and you need to manually install the ADB drivers from Windows Device Manager. Btw why do you need ADB in recovery mode?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
When I hold down the power and volume down for 5 secs this is where I end up. With an Android on his back with a triangle with an ! in it.
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ADB drivers are loaded. RootDebug tool says I need to load drivers. What else?
wizardofkoz said:
When I hold down the power and volume down for 5 secs this is where I end up. With an Android on his back with a triangle with an ! in it.
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ADB drivers are loaded. RootDebug tool says I need to load drivers. What else?
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I don't know why you are trying to root in recovery mode, for rooting you have to start the tablet in normal mode with adb debugging and unknown sources enabled, that's all.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Got it. The first thread I read said to hold down power and volume down button and then run rootdebug tool. Then I tried without doing that and it still did not work. Tried running the tool with administrator privileges and still did not work. Deleted drivers from the computer through the device manager and started over. Ran the tool again and it finally worked. Don't really know why it didn't work the first 10 times, but finally it loaded and ran. Now I am rooted. THanks.
So rooting the device does not void warranty but unlocking the bootloader does? I thought the main purpose of rooting phones/tablets was to install custom ROMs, like I did with my smartphone.
I'm such a noob
Pretoriano80 said:
I don't know why you are trying to root in recovery mode, for rooting you have to start the tablet in normal mode with adb debugging and unknown sources enabled, that's all.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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This is not clear from reading #6 in the OP:
6) Open the TF700 Rooting folder and run RootDebugfs.bat (right click --> Run As Administrator Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .
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No harm though, after a re-boot it worked like a charm. :good: Thanks guys!
esoxx said:
This is not clear from reading #6 in the OP:
No harm though, after a re-boot it worked like a charm. :good: Thanks guys!
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Your are right that part shouldn't be there and i don't know how it got there. I already had to restore half of the content in OP because has disappeared and i still don't know how (but i have a backup of this guide on my pc so restoring was easy) that could happen.
Anyway thx for pointing that (that part is valid but for a restore with stock recovery) i will remove that part asap.
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Thanks so much for the guide. I was using the LCD Density App and that thing jacked my Infinity up big time. I will never use that application again. It wanted SuperUser clearance to save the Pixel Density, then when I checked Save & Reboot, my Infinity never turned on again. It just got stuck at the ASUS screen and wouldn't turn off. If I tried to power down, it just turned back on and stuck at the first Asus Screen.
I used the following directions and was able to get back to stock firmware.
Thank god.
*** Factory Restore after a softbrick ***
When You Need This?
* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)
Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.
========= Recover with stock recovery =========
1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26)
2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)
3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card
4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .
So yeah, thanks for this guide and beware of the Pixel Density Application. I know someone from here created it, but It could not have been more clear that it messed my tablet up since I had never had a problem until I gave it SuperUser Clearance then it never turned on again.
This post (#377 on page 38) was originally written under thread "Root Now Available For ASUS MemoPad FHD 10 Model ME302C" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51699593) however OP has not been able to update the original post and this has caused much confusion. Its difficult to read through 40+ pages of posts with new modifications to the originally posted root procedure. I am posting the latest instructions in a new thread.
Thanks to @perpe on the German Android Hilfe forum
[Anleitung]Root, Unroot, Up-/Downgrade, Unbrick ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10 (ab Android 4.3)
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10/528918-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-a.html
There is also a Russian Forum 4PDA for this tablet
Прошивка Asus MeMO Pad FHD 10 (Только WW регион)
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=500286
This is a thread for apps that can be frozen or removed:
[Sammelthread] Apps die man deinstallieren oder einfrieren kann
http://www.android-hilfe.de/asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-me302c-forum/482780-sammelthread-apps-die-man-deinstallieren-oder-einfrieren-kann.html
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This guide and below links are for USA build only (Goto Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number). WW build needs WW 5016 update and WW 5017 root update files but, indeed, uses the same procedures. DO NOT interchange USA for WW files otherwise you will BRICK. Links for WW 5017 root can be found on previous forum posts. ASUS hosts the WW 5016 update on its support page http://www.service.asus.com/#!downloads/c1wax
AS ALWAYS, BACKUP YOUR DATA! Titanium backup is a good option. Make sure backup files are copied to your PC or external storage
MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED!
Tools Needed:
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
For those of you who are already root and would like to update to 5016 it is recommended to download the latest 5016 update (~700mb) directly from Asus website. Please do not do an OTA update as this may fail since you are already root. Make sure that SuperSU survival mode is OFF. Place US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Make sure it has the exact file name US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. Then copy 5017 root update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. You will then be root. Make sure you install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil as it is x86 compatible.
For those of you who are not rooted the easiest method is to accept the OTA update to 5016. (Alternatively, place US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Make sure it has the exact file name US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet). Then copy 5017 root update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer. Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet. You will then be root. Make sure you install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil as it is x86 compatible.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup
Please note avoid OTA updates after root is obtained otherwise you will loose root or maybe worse. Keep up to date with developments on this thread for rooting methods when and if Asus release new updates. @perpe recommends all future updates be installed via the internal storage method. You can also check the German FHD 10 forum for updates at the above link
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Step by Step Guide for root via Fastboot Method for US version 4.7.3 or below: (read above instructions first as it is much easier to update and root using alternative methods)
Please note that tablet with versions higher than 4.7.3 no longer have the ability to use the fastboot method as this has been disabled by Asus in the latest versions. Some members have suggested downgrading fastboot to 4.7.3 if you have a later version. However this is not recommended and could result in problems. Fastboot downgrade should only be a last resort and limited to advanced users:
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
(fastboot.img can be found inside the 4.7.3 release on the ASUS website. You can extract fastboot.img from the ~700mb update using 7 zip. Or download USA build here: http://support.mediafire.com/download/dk487lcxqfsgau6/fastboot473.zip )
Tools Needed:
Intel Drivers - http://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Asus Drivers - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME173X/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip (download these in case Intel drivers don't work)
ADB and Fastboot tools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Linux Fastboot for Intel SoC - http://www.android-hilfe.de/7373742-post8.html
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
Enable USB Debugging:
The “Developer Options” menu item on 4.2.* is hidden.
1. Goto Settings -> About Phone.
2. Goto “Build Number” at the end of the Scroll list.
3. Tap on “Build Number” repeatedly (7 times). On your third tap you should see message indicating that you only have 4 more taps to go to ‘become a developer’.
4. Continue: 4 more taps.
5. Hooray, you are now a ‘Developer’, go back to the Setting page.
6. You should see Developer Option menu item in your setting list now.
7. Open Developer Options and check USB debugging > OK
Install ADB and Fastboot from above (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Install Intel drivers
Plug in USB cable (at this point your PC will auto install several devices)
adb devices
(if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for tablet to reboot into bootloader. You'll see an Android with a hard hat
fastboot devices
( if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
fastboot erase cache
(Please note do not use command "fastboot erase system" - it has caused many people issues and is useless)
(Please note "fastboot erase userdata" is optional. the command is a "factory reset" and removes all user data. Sometimes after an update the tablet may be sluggish or have issues then you could try this command)
fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip
If it is working your CMD window will show:
sending 'update' (******* KB)...
OKAY [49.549s]
writing 'update'...
OKAY [3.220s]
finished. total time: 52.772s
Tablet will take time to apply update.
After successful reboot place US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer
(Alternatively, reboot into bootloader and apply 5017 root update using command "fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip")
Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet
You are now root. Install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup
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Step by Step Guide for Factory Reset via Fastboot Method for US version >4.7.3:
Please note that tablet with versions higher than 4.7.3 no longer have the ability to use the fastboot method as this has been disabled by Asus in the latest versions. You’ll need to downgrade fastboot to 4.7.3 before restoring your tablet. Extract Fastboot.img from US_ME302C_V4_7_3.rar using 7 zip (~700MB download, link below) or download just Fastboot.img (~10mb, Mediafire link below) into same directory as ADB and Fastboot
Tools Needed:
Intel Drivers - http://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices
Asus Drivers - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME173X/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip (download these in case Intel drivers don't work)
ADB and Fastboot tools - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Linux Fastboot for Intel SoC - http://www.android-hilfe.de/7373742-post8.html
USA Fastboot 473 IMG - http://support.mediafire.com/download/dk487lcxqfsgau6/fastboot473.zip
USA Asus 473 update – http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C_V4_7_3.rar
USA Asus 5016 update - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME302C/US_ME302C-V5_0_16-0-ota-user.zip
USA 5017 root update - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc
Enable USB Debugging:
The “Developer Options” menu item on 4.2.* is hidden.
1. Goto Settings -> About Phone.
2. Goto “Build Number” at the end of the Scroll list.
3. Tap on “Build Number” repeatedly (7 times). On your third tap you should see message indicating that you only have 4 more taps to go to ‘become a developer’.
4. Continue: 4 more taps.
5. Hooray, you are now a ‘Developer’, go back to the Setting page.
6. You should see Developer Option menu item in your setting list now.
7. Open Developer Options and check USB debugging > OK
Install ADB and Fastboot from above (say no to drivers, just install adb)
Install Intel drivers
Plug in USB cable (at this point your PC will auto install several devices)
adb devices
(if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for tablet to reboot into bootloader. You'll see an Android with a hard hat
fastboot devices
( if you don't see a device you have a driver issue. Try the Asus drivers - Goto Device Manager. Right click on "Android" and choose "Update Driver" and do a "Manual install" and select the extracted Asus drivers. Also the tablet could be listed under "Other devices". Make sure to reboot your PC when done.)
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img
be patient while update completes then reboot back to bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.16-0-ota-user.zip
tablet will take time to apply update.
After successful reboot place US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip in the internal Storage via Windows Explorer
(Alternatively, reboot into bootloader and apply 5017 root update using command "fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip")
Disconnect USB and then it will detect the update (a yellow triangle). Apply the update and it will reboot the tablet
You are now root. Install SuperSU by Chainfire from Play Store. For BusyBox use BusyBox X by Robert Nediyakalaparambil.
Optional:
1) Install AdsFree from http://adfree.bigtincan.com
2) Review the German forum (link at top) for apps that can be safely frozen or uninstalled via Titanium Backup
One little note:
fastboot flash update <name-of-the.zip> only works with the 4.2.2 fastboot. On 4.3 it only works with small zips, like the fake update.zip for root.
The easiest way to update is to place the update zip on to the internal storage and select the triangle from the notification bar to start the update process. (it's the same way like with the root zip)
cantdownload
Cant download 2nd link
Beware
Hey Guys, after I applied these "updates" and checked root (positive) I installed the Xposedframework , when I rebooted my Memo , it does not get much further then the ASUS logo and never-ending busy circle. I will attempt a factory reset, and let you all know.
Just posting this message to make sure you have your backup done as mentioned in the first post. It could be painful otherwise!
Hi
can u help me root asus zenfone 5 ?
or tell me how to make a update ota zip flashable to flashed on stock recovery..
thx for reply me...
Hi all. Thanks for the great post. This forum helps a lot who would other wise be lost.
I am a bit confused about the methods posted in the opening post. The first method explains DL the files and install from internal storage which seems simple enough. But then I scrolled down to see the second method via fastboot.
I would prefer to use the first method as it appears simple as I have said. But unsure which I should use.
Also how can I backup without root access?
Thanks for your help
Mode l# ME302C
Firmware version: 51.31
Android Version: 4.2.2
Build # US_EPAD-4.6.2-20130815
Edit: I jumped in and used the procedure described in "For those of you who are not rooted "(or the second method of the first 2). It worked. My memopad is now rooted and appears to be operating fine. Thank you to the author of this post.
help needed
Why can't I get the magic yellow triangle? Somebody please help me.
Here are my screen shots from my google+, please remove the blank space at the beginning of the address:
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Asus302c said:
Why can't I get the magic yellow triangle? Somebody please help me.
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Try plugging it into a computer or rebooting.
Would installing the latest version of the firmware get rid of the root access? V5.0.19 is the latest, from the end of May. http://usterki.hobby-elektronika.eu/biazet.html
Polarbert said:
Would installing the latest version of the firmware get rid of the root access? V5.0.19 is the latest, from the end of May.
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Yes and you risk to get big trouble if SuperSU survival mode is active. For save updating you have to remove root first.
Gesendet von meinem ME302C mit Tapatalk
I just wanted to say:
I got the Memo Pad FHD 10: It lagged in slowness a bit in a few well known apps. Also when browsing the internet. Also the kicker for knowing I had to 'Root' was certain apps use the 'System font' for Chinese-Pinyin display. Asus-Memo Factory-font does not display accented characters well. But the standard setting do not allow adjustment to the System-font.
Your Easy instructions under: 'For those who are not rooted'... Were simple. I downloaded the two files... 5.0.16 (Although: Note I needed to rename, the 5.016, to exactly match what you said. The filename was slightly different.)
I was a little scared, even though I had already upgraded the firmware of my Tablet to 51.31, but another poster had that number as well, so I decided to boldly press-on.
Then I put the 5.017 and boom... and installed the SuperSU file as instructed... and a way I went! Thanx! Thankx! :good: I put on HiFonts and found a font that was suitable for the system. The pad is also now so much snappier!!! I hope that doesn't mean the battery is now going to drain at an alarming rate. I haven't tested that yet. :
GPS Working 5017
intrepid24 said:
This post (#377 on page 38) was origina
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Is anyone else having an issue with the GPS on the device on 5016 rooted with the 5017 using the 'intrepid' link above. A favorite app we use: 'Copilot', does not get past "determining position". I'm speaking of when the device does not have an internet connection.
The app I speak about is designed to work without only the GPS available. But since I'm on an odd build, instead of checking with the problems on those ends. I figured, I worry first about the build itself.
I know this may be quite an old thread, but I've stupidly updated my fathers tablet to 5.0.21, and in the process lost root. Is there any trouble with following this method to get back to 5.0.17 and rooting the tablet? After updating I saw no difference, and thus no need to lose root access.
http://www.gory.pun.pl/viewforum.php?id=5
Is there an alternative to getting root? I've tried towel root and framaroot but neither of these worked.
To this day this tablet has treated me well...Is there any kitkat roms floating around the web for this tablet?
asus memo pad me302c stuck on boot screen
Hi guys! I`m new on the forum so i don`t know if this is the right place to ask... I have this Tablet stuck on boot screen and i tried every solution i found on internet but nothing seems to make it work... Can someone give me a clue about what can i do? Thank you!
I have the same problem. I have this in DroidBoot:
IFWI Version: 51.33
Serial_num: 11111111111111
Product: WW_EPAD
I've tried to flash many files, flashed earlier fastboot versions, but I'm totally stuck here
_MsG_ said:
I have the same problem. I have this in DroidBoot:
IFWI Version: 51.33
Serial_num: 11111111111111
Product: WW_EPAD
I've tried to flash many files, flashed earlier fastboot versions, but I'm totally stuck here
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What works depends on what you were doing before this issue appeared.
If you can read German, you can check:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/thema/a...k-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3.528918/
I'd recommend trying the RAW update.
Ok now I have the same problem with everyone having this tablet. Many of the apps have been upgraded in the world, but no longer support Android 4.3 anymore. We need at least 5.0 to work. And I can find no custom-roms. At first search I thought one was available, but then found it was not for the ME302C. The 'C' version is the intel chip. We need a wizard to create a rom.
robertkjr3d said:
Ok now I have the same problem with everyone having this tablet. Many of the apps have been upgraded in the world, but no longer support Android 4.3 anymore. We need at least 5.0 to work. And I can find no custom-roms. At first search I thought one was available, but then found it was not for the ME302C. The 'C' version is the intel chip. We need a wizard to create a rom.
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How did you get the bootloader unlocked to be able to install a custom recovery and then a ROM to begin with? I chatted with Asus support just now and they said that for the ME302C they never made an unlock tool which I don't believe. I have an ME301T and they made the tool for it and I was able to unlock the bootloader, root and custom ROM. I was going to root my friend's ME302C but without being able to unlock the bootloader to install a custom ROM I don't see the point. Thanks in advance!
Asus ME302KL will this be the same process?
Hi all,
I recently aquired a Lenovo Vibe Z K910. It is NOT a Kiton device and it is Dual Sim Full Active.
My device's current status is:
QSB File (version/name): K910_SS_S_2_040_0109_131226.QSB (located in the /sdfuse folder)
Model No.: Lenovo K910
Hardware version number: H303
Software version number: S100
Android version number: 4.2.2
Baseband version:
SC6500_modem|BASE_SVN|HW Version: SC6500_modem12-19-2013 17:47:19
Internal version number:
K910_SS_S_2_040_0109_131226
Custom recovery: N/A (device's original will be used, even though I used a CWM recovery IMG file...)
fastboot oem unlock: useless, does not unlock the bootloader
Phone Status: ROOTED
If I hit "Download (749M)" will download a new QSB file and if I hit System Upgrade will NOT erase my apps, but I WILL LOOSE root access and Google Apps won't work anymore, will have instead Android 4.4.2 (not 4.4.4).
I could download the new QSB file and try rooting the device as I did for the K910_SS_S_2_040_0109_131226 file, but I'm sure I will not suceed in gaining root access.
Did anyone updated his/her's system (QSB file including upgrading from Android 4.2.2. to 4.4.2) and suceeded in gaining root access (with GApps working)?
If so, please feel free to briefly describe each step taken.
Thanks a lot.
Solved: Root + GApps + Android 4.4.2 on Lenovo K910
I've done it!
I now own a Lenovo K910 that has Android 4.4.2 installed and VIBE UI 2.0 (VIBEUI_V2.0_1431_6_DEV_K910_baralajbi).
It has Root access and WORKING Google Apps.
Here's what I've done:
I pretty much followed the steps described in the attached document View attachment 2984790 - a lot of thanks go to Azeem Zuhair who created it, except for some minor but very important changes (which I'll mail them to him).
You need to figure out which type of device you own: is it a Kiton device? is it a Kitonw device? is it a K910 device?
I don't know how to check that except by trying to flash some Vibeui_x.zips and then the device displays something like "Expected fingerprint for Kiton or Kitonw, this device has K910" and then displays "Installation aborted".
Mine is a K910 device, that I figured out by trying to flash a lot of ROMs.
Basically, you need to flash a QSB file, called K910_SS_S_2_040_0109_131226.QSB (Google it and you'll find it available for download OR follow the three links in the document on point 8, I preferred the Google Drive link and I think you know why...). It contains Android 4.2.2 and VibeUI 1.0 or 1.5, doesn't matter. What matters on this version is that flashing this file will unlock the bootloader, allowing you to fastboot a custom recovery image in order to gain access to the device and to upgrade it to KitKat (4.4.2), to install SuperSU and Google Apps.
Now, according to Azeem Zuhair and his mentioning in the attached doc, one should Deactivate Windows 8/8.1 Driver Signature Enforcement. I've done that and personally I don't think this has something to do with the process, but may help installing / uninstalling drivers (that by the way you can find them if you plug in your phone to your computer through the USB data cable) in such way that the Device Manager should show you Android Composite ADB Interface instead of Lenovo ADB Composite ADB Interface. So steps 1 to 7 ARE important and by all means, follow them like the guy tells you to!
Steps 9 through 14 tell you how to flash the K910_SS_S_2_040_0109_131226.QSB file. That should be pretty easy even for the first time of flashing. After that, you'll have Android 4.2.2 and Google Apps and a lot of Chinese apps, but you have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER. Of course, here you have to enable the USB Debug Mode. How to do that? Go to Settings -> Feature(s) -> About phone -> Version Information and tap on 'Internal Version Information' for 5 times until you see a message like "You are now a developer". That enables the Developer Options menu on the same navigation path Settings -> Feature(s) -> Developer Options. Go there and enable the "USB Debugging".
Follow steps 16 to 19 and install ADB Fastboot and download the CWM Recovery image (unzip it and rename it as 'recovery.img' or 'recv.img' because you'll have to type it later and you don't wanna type 'cwm_recovery_custom.img' on a command line... :silly: )
On step 20 point 20.1, downloading VIBEUI_V1.5_1427_3_ST_K910_C316.zip will be a waste of time for those that have a K910 device, not a Kiton or a Kitonw (you may download it and try to flash it and even might work for you, it didn't for me...).
On this step, I got this file: VIBEUI_V2.0_1431_K910_baralajbi_V4.zip that worked on my K910.
Steps 20 to 27 were performed as per attached document.
On Step 28, I chose to select YES when prompted that I'll lose Root access. And it worked for me.
That's it.
Good luck.
Before rooting you need to unlock bootloader of your device:
Unlocking process :
- For unlocking you need 3 identifications from your phone.
1. Serial No. You can find this in Settings > About phone > status. 2nd last line.
2. IMEI No. Again Settings > About phone > status. You need IMEI1 only. I repeat for dual sim phones, IMEI1 is only required.
3. Product ID. To get your phone's product ID, dial "*#*#1357946#*#*". The number you see on screen after dialing this code is Product ID. copy it.
- Now goto http://www.emui.com/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
This page is in chinese. From first dropdown select 2nd options. Wait for sometime, while it loads phone model names into second dropdown. Once phone models are loaded. Select GEM-703L from second dropdown.
- Put in your Serial No, IMEI No, Product ID in next 3 text boxes.
- Key in Verification code you see in image next to last box.
- Click Submit button (Right side green button)
If you consistently get some error. Mail above SN, IMEI, Product ID to [email protected]. They will revert back with unlock code in few days.
- Next download "X2 bootloader unlock.zip".
link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/zrznidv7c0fi4do/X2 Bootloader unlock.zip?dl=1
- Connect phone to computer, shutdown. Press and hold volume down button and power button. Keep holding volume down button, untill phone enters boot loader mode.
- double-click unlock.bat. Select option 3.
- Disconnect phone from computer, Key in the unlock code on phone. If unlock is success, you will see a android robot and "Phone unlocked" written below it.
Now Rooting :
There are essentially 3 methods for rooting, Method 3 is better than 2 is better than 1.
Method 3 : Credit : http://cn.club.vmall.com/space-uid-5467988.html
1. There are seperate rar files for B009 and B012. Download based on your current Rom.
B009 root : https://www.dropbox.com/s/h7os2bx7hsmp7cl/X2_root_B009_Kangvip.rar?dl=1
B012 root : https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tjywj9q9zadj0a/X2_root_B012_Kangvip.rar?dl=0
2. Check Debug usb mode in mobile and connect to windows computer.
3. Run Run.cmd, while phone is connected to computer. Follow On screen instructions. If successful, it will re-boot the phone and write new boot.img.
4. You will not Kinguser app installed. You are rooted.
Method 2 : Again chinese folks over at vmall forum china.
1. Download and extract rar file.
link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/2k8levlxjy97tn8/X2 Root Method 2.rar?dl=1
2. Check Debug usb mode in mobile and connect to windows computer.
3. Run 1.Run.Cmd, Follow instructions. Phone will reboot itself. If fail, try again.
4. You will see Chinese SU app installed. It will ask for updating binary automatically. Follow your intuition(chinese language) to click buttons and update binary. Don't worry it will be easy.
5. Reboot
6. Run 2.Run.Cmd, Follow instructions. Phone will reboot itself. If fail, try again.
7. Done. Open camera app, No camera issues.
Method 1 : May cause "Camera app not opening issue"
1. Download zip file, and unzip.
link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/qnrqncjridi5ipt/X2 Root Method 1.zip?dl=1
2. Check Debug usb mode in mobile and connect to windows computer.
3. Run Run.cmd, while phone is connected to computer. Follow On screen instructions. If successful, it will re-boot the phone and write new boot.img.
4. You will not Kinguser app installed. You are rooted.
Fail
Yo yo... Already we must wait few time...
It succeeded for me. see screenshot.
Did you unlocked bootloader before trying root ?
I have PHONE Unlocked and write error : FAILED (Remote: command not allowed!) File BOOT.img is propably bad...
And original link is already broken!
Kucko34 said:
I have PHONE Unlocked and write error : FAILED (Remote: command not allowed!) File BOOT.img is propably bad...
And original link is already broken!
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Same to you
i didnt get it. Which part is not working for you ? Bootloader unlocking or rooting ?
Which link is broken ? both lins are opening here for me.
bark1234 said:
It succeeded for me. see screenshot.
Did you unlocked bootloader before trying root ?
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Your rom is B009 or B012?
vuhongduong said:
Your rom is B009 or B012?
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B012
Bootloader is unlocked! Under the green android figure I have "PHONE UNLOCKED"! CMD write this error...
I have too newest B012
bark1234 said:
It succeeded for me. see screenshot.
Did you unlocked bootloader before trying root ?
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what did you use to root? (not about bootloader-unlocked already) thanks
I have already shared the rar file in the first post.
B012 me too but faile
bark1234 said:
I have already shared the rar file in the first post.
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WORKED! checked via root explorer..in system app...woo hoo!
yes..changed font too now...all working (B012 had bootloader unlocked already when on previous version-was still unlocked as that process supposedly is permanent)
great enjoy!!!
And me still not working! Any idea?
Are you able to open camera app after rooting ?
I yes, therefore still not have root...
If I had known the camera would stop would not have rooted..oh well new problem to fix...
Edit ..at least screenshot and gallery work...apparently it is the root method?...some boards mention that camera failing is due to some specific root method and to flash recovery and boot image to fix problem..something to that effect
Sent from my GEM-703L using XDA Free mobile app
Yes. Re-root with second method, if you can take the pain to re-image to B009 and update then update to B012.
Process :
1. Download B009 from here : http://emuirom123.dbankcloud.com/GEM-703L_EMUI 3.0_android5.0_V100R001C233B009.rar?rid=1276
2. copy dload to sdcard and goto EMUI updater> setting > local update. Select update and image.
3. After 009 installation, update OTA to B012.
4. Goto 1st page of this post and root with new method mentioned.
1st way :
Pulled full OTA file for Lenovo Vibe Shot - z90a40 ROW
Installation Procedures for the official rekaveri following:
Clean, not rutirovannaya and the changed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the file update.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select English and tychem to Install update.zip
What follows is some question about the installation. Select YES
The installation process is 100% dlitelnyy.Posle installation still some time to think. Do not panic.
After installation is complete, select the restart system . The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
2nd way :
How to install TWRP rekaveri for the following:
Installed S240-th firmware.
Be sure to set the region code. After the update, you do not change ...
Download the archive TWRP_lenovoota.zip and throw your phone. I checked on the external memory card.
Reboot in rekaveri. Select Install and update the file with.
Make wipes are cache, dalvik-cache, data and phone.
After installation is complete, reboot the system. The first start will be long enough.
I recommend to do a factory reset. In order to avoid possible problems during the transition from one to another OS
down load files : https://cloud.mail.ru/public/36qb/qhqsDGNVr
3rd: for who have problem with 1st & 2nd
1- download thise file :http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/19311...363_160625_row/?do=findComment&comment=497835
2- Installing the firmware using QFIL on the Lenovo device based on Qualcomm chips:
(A)
We set vcredist_x86.exe , which go in the complete set with "proshivalschikom" itself;
set himself "flasher" - QPST.2.7.422.msi ;
install drivers for the Qualcomm chips - they are in the archive Qualcomm_USB_Drivers.7z
(B)
Completely turn off your device , and then we press the volume up key (Volume Up), and holding it connect the USB-cable which is already connected to the USB 2.0 port of your PC - in the Device Manager, you should see the device Qualcomm Lenovo HS-USB QDLoader 9008
3-Just install the firmware: -
(A)
Run the program QFIL
In the Programmer patch specify the path to the file prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn (in my case prog_emmc_firehose_8916.mbn)
, for this click on Knop «the Browse» , in the window that opens, specify the path to the folder with the firmware (in my case ROW_S121), then choose prog_emmc_firehose_89XX.mbn file and click "Open" . then click on digging "the Load the XML ..." , alternately choose in the window that opens - first rawprogram0.xml and click "Open", and then patch0.xml and also click "Open".
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-76252800-1419253051.png
(B)
Open the Device Manager on your PC, then turn off the device (smartphone or tablet) and take out the USB-cable from the device (if it was connected).
The device should restart at the successful process of filling the firmware and boot into Android OS.
http://lenovo-forums.ru/uploads/monthly_12_2014/post-53625-0-39327800-1419253052.png
for root :::::::::
1ST : Unlock BootLoader
1. Install the software package QPST and drivers LenovoUsbDriver , QualcommUSBDrivers on your computer ( drivers are archived Service QPST programs )
2. Unpack the archive Z90a40_Android-L_unlock_7M.7z to the root of any drive.
3. Connect the device ( Z90a40 ) to a PC via USB-cable.
4. On your device, turn on debugging by the ADB .
5. Run the utility QFIL :
- in the line Select Build Type , select the Flat the Build
- in line Select Programmer press the button Browse and specify the path to the unzipped files \ Z90a40_unlock_7M \ the img \ prog_emmc_firehose_8936.mbn
- click on the button Load XML and select the first rawprogram0.xml and then patch0.xml
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6. Run Reboot_QDLoader.bat::
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7. In the main program window to see that the device is switched to the mode Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 .
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8.Start the process of firmware bootloader unlocked by pressing the button Download .
(If you have not defined QFIL utility device Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 mode, then you should check through the Device Manager on your PC - there are no problems with Qualcomm driver)
9. At the end of the process unlocked bootloader firmware to the device you will see a sign in the window Status QFIL program the following lines:
Download Succeed
the Finish Download
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10.Turning off the device from the USB-cable and clamp button Power to turn on the device (sometimes takes up to 10-20 seconds).
11. Open the main settings menu, the device and go to the " About phone -> Device Information " and press 7 times to select " Build number " until the display shows that you have become a developer.
12. Go back to the device's main Settings menu and go to the " For Developers " in " Factory Unlock " switch the toggle switch in the ON state .
13.Turn off the device (Z90a40), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable (the device enters the mode fastboot ), then run Unlock_Bootloader.bat
You should see the value of true if the secondary Bootloader check the status in the string the Device unlocked :
(Bootloader) Device tampered: false
(Bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(Bootloader) Charger screen enabled: false
(Bootloader) Display panel: A
OKAY [0.046s]
finished. total time: 0.046s
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14.So all of this unlocking process is completed successfully .
files need links :
http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56368
2nd: to do ( install TWRP 3.0.2.0 for Lenovo Vibe Shot )
Extract the folder TWRP archive TWRP-3.0.2.0_Z90a40_by_SevenMaxs.7z to the root of any drive
Turn off the device ( Z90a40 ), we press both volume buttons and connects to a PC via a USB-cable; the device will go into fastboot mode (on the PC must be set for the driver ADB).
Connect your phone to a PC via usb-cable, and run the Flash-TWRP.bat ( the Run-TWRP.bat for a single run TWRP.)
We are waiting for the phone to boot into TWRP
You can now disconnect the usb-cord
Installation is finished!
links : http://lenovo-forums.ru/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=56391
Login or TWRP:
On the device is turned off hold down both volume buttons and the inclusion of produce, release the power button immediately once the device is turned on and the volume buttons once away; boot logo TWRP.
3rd : install su from twrp
su.zip link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxQ_dY80FUzYUXN6QThDd3pSWWc/view?usp=sharing
4th: install xposed.zip ( the erorrs have been solved)
link :
soooooooooooooooooooooon
soz for error happen before
updated 23/8/2016
that's all
Everything is fine, but TWRP in Russian how to change it to English?
xposed mode is not installing
in TWRP its said that I/O error on system folder.
MOD EDIT: Please don't quote the OP
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
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shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
Sent from my Lenovo VIBEShot
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Root successful :good:
but I cant able to xposed framework
because in TWRP its says "cp: can't stat "/system" I/O error"
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cant able to install xposed framework tried everything
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xposed worked with me and now erorr
sorry for that but it solved try agine
since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
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yasirriaz1977 said:
since root of the rom I tried about hundred times but still xposed framework not installed ?
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Try new zip
shouk_1987 said:
In Chinese MM which used the same TWRP i guess
I played with buttons it is one of the bottom buttons
It will give you a blue screen with tabs
One of them has the earth planet icon
It contain languages you will find english within them
Please confirm that rooting was successful on official S363 MM or not
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All work now
elbhrawy said:
Try new zip
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http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
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yasirriaz1977 said:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=attach&id=7533763&dlsess=8f37b888e4eb17f073e312a5fa82e658 new link give me error like this
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I will upload now
elbhrawy said:
I will upload now
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eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device
yasirriaz1977 said:
eagerly waiting for xpposed to work on my charmed device
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Updated
elbhrawy said:
Updated
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Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again
yasirriaz1977 said:
Downloading ..........................................
when installed will update here soon.....:good:
update.........
same error
cp:can't stat '/system/xposed.prop': I/O error
updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Z90a40 restoration/xposed-v80-sdk23-arm64-by-romracer-20160202.zip'
update .........
after aforementioned error my device also unroot
now I am going to root it again
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its worked with me
elbhrawy said:
its worked with me
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but its not worked for me, please do something
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i have problem with update
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance
il_milanese said:
the update.zip block at 45% update
i'll try with file TWRP_lenovoota.zip...where i'll put the file?
on sd card ...but i put it in specific folder? rename the file?
tnx in advance
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use qfil better
I have the bootloader unlock and TWRP installed,
the TWRP recovery let me know that i have no SO installed.
how can I install/flash a rom without brick the phone with this recovery installed?
Things to mustnt do with TWRP installed?
i've been 2 days without phone(bricked). I need help
Thank you
a bit confussing cause the english not too good, look like translated from other language.
can somebody fix it?
so can i have root with marsmallow?
Thank U.
OTA update v363 Ok. Thank U.