How can I go from rooted 9.4.2.11 to rooted .13?
I have heard there are issues with 11.1 to .13
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How you are supposed to update:
* Install VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Run it and backup your root
* Run the new OTA update.
* Start the VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Press restore root button.
However I did something wrong with VooDoo I think, so I lost root but not totally..
So here is what I did:
*Downloaded the update manually from here
*Folllowed the instructions on that link to update
*Once updated, I had lost root and VooDoo wouldn't restore...again probably my fault somehow
*I plugged my TP into my mac computer
*IMPORTANT: Force Close both - "Splashtop" and "com.asus.sync"
*Then follow this crazy guys instructions on rerooting - Mac/Linux Only
*Fully rooted again!
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If you are already rooted, download OTA Rootkeeper and then back up your root before installing the OTA. Open up OTA Rootkeeper after installing firmware and restore your root.
It is simple.
If you are on 9.4.2.11.1 you are screwed for now.
GatorsUF said:
How can I go from rooted 9.4.2.11 to rooted .13?
I have heard there are issues with 11.1 to .13
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If you use the .11 update then you just:
* Install VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Run it and backup your root
* Run the new OTA update.
* Start the VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Press restore root button.
* Done...
There is an official BETA out also. .11.1... dont know about that one.
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Yes, OTA Root Keeper worked for me.
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For some reason the root keeper didn't work for me...won't restore root. Guess I will try rerooting with one of the other methods...
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I'm currently on 9.4.2.11, rooted, and whenever I try updating to the OTA .13, my prime reboots and then after a couple of seconds shows the picture of andy lying on his back with the red triangle and ! Any ideas on how to solve my OTA issue? Thanks
I was having trouble too, I downloaded the zip file found here and followed those instructions. Worked great, except I lost root...
To help anyone reading this insted of some other thread, if you have root make sure you download Voodoo OTA rootkeeper from the market, run it, and back up root before even downloading the update.
Op editted, in case anyone has the same problem...
On another note, I truly hope there is more dev support once the bootloader is unlocked.
reroot
Anyone know of a way to re root if you did the update w/o the root back up?
GatorsUF said:
How can I go from rooted 9.4.2.11 to rooted .13?
I have heard there are issues with 11.1 to .13
EDIT:
How you are supposed to update:
* Install VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Run it and backup your root
* Run the new OTA update.
* Start the VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper.
* Press restore root button.
However I did something wrong with VooDoo I think, so I lost root but not totally..
So here is what I did:
*Downloaded the update manually from here
*Folllowed the instructions on that link to update
*Once updated, I had lost root and VooDoo wouldn't restore...again probably my fault somehow
*I plugged my TP into my mac computer
*IMPORTANT: Force Close both - "Splashtop" and "com.asus.sync"
*Then follow this crazy guys instructions on rerooting - Mac/Linux Only
*Fully rooted again!
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You can't restore root from a manual update (micro sd) because /system is formatted.
You have to re-root.
Anyone know of a way to re root if you did the update w/o the root back up?
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Just use whatever method you prefer for 9.4.2.11.
Related
I didn't see a slider forum so I'm posting here
I rooted my asus slider when i first got it by using that razorclaw app right on tablet. Worked great.
For the past few months or so, I've been avoiding this firmware update Asus keeps trying to push on me because I'm afraid it'll remove root and
I'll be stuck unrooted again.
Does anyone know what this firmware update is about and if it removes root from Asus Sliders?
Or Will razorclaw work after firmware update?
I have only run the razorclaw app to root & installed busybox from market.
My tablet says its running Android 3.2.1 and my
Build # is epad-8.6.5.18-20111028
Any advice?
Should I continue to avoid Asus Firmware Update if i want to stay rooted?
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you can continue to update. just make sure to download the free app called voodoo OTA rootkeeper. save and backup your root within that app. its easy n fast. then once update comes, just update. then use voodoo app to restore your root. that's what we do here on prime. should work with your slider also. voodoo will confirm or deny if it'll work on your device.
demandarin said:
you can continue to update. just make sure to download the free app called voodoo OTA rootkeeper. save and backup your root within that app. its easy n fast. then once update comes, just update. then use voodoo app to restore your root. that's what we do here on prime. should work with your slider also. voodoo will confined or deny if it'll work on your device.
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+1 I've done this countless times and it is a lifesaver!
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Hi,
I rooted my Asus Prime after the ICS update and I'm now being prompted for a new OTA update but it fails every time it tries to install.
I'm currently running Android 4.0.3; build #9.4.2.15-20120221. I can't figure out what version it's trying to update to.
Will I have to unroot in order to update? I tried the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and the temp. unroot but it still fails.
US_epad-9.4.2.15-user to US_epad-9.4.2.21-user
lazywarp said:
Hi,
I rooted my Asus Prime after the ICS update and I'm now being prompted for a new OTA update but it fails every time it tries to install.
I'm currently running Android 4.0.3; build #9.4.2.15-20120221. I can't figure out what version it's trying to update to.
Will I have to unroot in order to update? I tried the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and the temp. unroot but it still fails.
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Had the same problem but screwed mine up slightly.... you need to reinstall .15.. IMPORTANT apply root keeper... (I didn't) then update to .21.... download .15 from the asus site... just remember to apply root keeper after it comes back up...now I have to wait with the rest of the people who forgot for a new exploit.....
I can't get it to manually roll back to US_epad-9.4.2.15. The system won't recognize that there's update files on the card.
lazywarp said:
I can't get it to manually roll back to US_epad-9.4.2.15. The system won't recognize that there's update files on the card.
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If you do it properly, it will.
Unzip .15
Unzipped file will be another zip
Put that zip on the root of storage
Reboot
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Hi guys,
first of all i'm sorry for my bad English,
second, i'm looking for solutions for 2 weeks in every part of forum without success!
i explain all the steps i've done before the trouble with my TF201 European version (32gb)
rooted with UnlockRoot v.2.3 success
installed all my apps.
trying to update to official update 9.4.2.21 (always fail)
i decided to unlock device with official asus app - success
again fail to update.
i decide to install CWM success
i load update 9.4.2.21.zip in my MicroSd (like a tutorial i read)
once i reboot in recovery, obviously, i can't acces to my MicroSd to load the .zip file
Panic---Solved learning adb command
i pushed .zip file into sdcard and update.
success with all update io've done but everytime loop recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514088
i solved with this guide...
try to Root the Tf201 with all of tools, like vipermodPrimeTimev4.5 (fail), UnlockRootv2.3 (fail), Sparkyroot (fail), TransformerPrimeIcsNew (fail)
the message is alway the same
i tried to reupdate OS but nothing, always it's impossibile to found busybox and su
tried to rerun Asus Unlock Device App
fail for possible internet connection (impossible)
is there any flash downloadMode like Odin for my GalaxyS, for every problems i had Odin was always the answer, the last but my MR.WOLF!
now i got my TF201 Unlocked (no more warranty) but Unrooted.
i love to use custom roms like i did with my galaxyS but now it's impossible to install CWM cause i'm not rooted.
any suggestion?
second step is to bring device to Assistance and pay what i need to have it clear (unlocked but clear) but i know that you got the solution.
thankyou all
Bad luck my friend
jacopone80 said:
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thankyou all
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Yeah man, that's bolex!! & you are out of luck.
I missed the OTA rootkeeper as well before I updated . No way yet to root 21, as far as yesterday midnight from what I remenber.
I did bring the unit back to the shop and exchanged it into the last showmodel ( still on HC)
Now it is updated and rooted.
Hopefully -vipervoy_ will find a new solution.
Edit: follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571828
re
ehi thankyou for quick answer...but...
you're telling me that there no way to root yet 9.4.2.21 update and in your signature I see rooted 9.4.2.21 @viperboy
i can't understand
jacopone80 said:
ehi thankyou for quick answer...but...
you're telling me that there no way to root yet 9.4.2.21 update and in your signature I see rooted 9.4.2.21 @viperboy
i can't understand
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1. With Prime on .15 update (or earlier), get root
2. Install OTA rootkeeper
3. Upgrade to .21
4. Use OTA rootkeeper to get root back
This is the only way to have root on a stock .21 build.
If you upgrade to .21 before rooting and installing OTA rootkeeper, your cannot root (currently).
jacopone80 said:
you're telling me that there no way to root yet 9.4.2.21 update and in your signature I see rooted 9.4.2.21 @viperboy
i can't understand
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It's really simple, you must root before updating to .21, save your root with something like Voodoo RootKeeper, and then restore your root after updating. There is currently no way to do an original root on .21.
re
perfectly understood right now
the problem is that i'm already on .21 and i think i can't donwgrade right?
so i've to wait for next root system
thanks all
Dave_S said:
It's really simple, you must root before updating to .21, save your root with something like Voodoo RootKeeper, and then restore your root after updating. There is currently no way to do an original root on .21.
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And sometimes even this way is not working.
I'm using the .17 firmware,Is it possible to root?
rogeriok said:
I'm using the .17 firmware,Is it possible to root?
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Yes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125
I have a TF201 with the "Unknown Serial"
Recently I found that I could root it with the SparkyRoot app
My question is, does the Voodoo OTA Root Keeper app still keep root if I do a manual update (since OTA updates don't work for me)?
I tried the manual update from .15 to .21 with "Wolf's ultimate flash and downgrade guide" and I couldn't keep root. It kept over writing the root..
ShyTownFantasy said:
I tried the manual update from .15 to .21 with "Wolf's ultimate flash and downgrade guide" and I couldn't keep root. It kept over writing the root..
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Right. I learned a couple of posts above yours that you lose root doing manual update. "Root keeper " tool does not recover root because of the exploit gets patch unlike doing an OTA
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648296
if your US, or im looking at when i get mine back from rma, ill try to post the ww version.
try it, you can allways downgrade
xn1337 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648296
if your US, or im looking at when i get mine back from rma, ill try to post the ww version.
try it, you can allways downgrade
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Yes, US version.
So I just put that file in /cache/ and reboot or something? And it will automatically try to update? Or I go to check for updates?
How well does that method work? Since I am on .15, that should be safe, right?
See this post：
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648296
It can make sn problem pad upgrade 21 ok and root keep with voodo rootkeeper.
So I copied that file to /cache/ and I saw some notification that there was an update. Then I wanted to make sure OTA Root Keeper was setup first and also I wanted to double check my version. I realized I was on .14, so I did a manual update to .15 and got root again.
Now I can't get the dlpkgfile to be recognized. I've tried removing it and copying again. I've done numerous power down, power on, cycles, as well as a "hard reboot" by holding vol up before holding the power to turn it on.
I'm not really sure what to do. Is there some way to make it recognize that there is a dlpkgfile in /cache?
In hopes of getting the OTA, I un-rooted using the VooDoo rootkeeper. Other than rooting it, I am stone cold stock...
Is this sufficient to accept the OTA? (or get the OTA without an error?)
Scott
spatton said:
In hopes of getting the OTA, I un-rooted using the VooDoo rootkeeper. Other than rooting it, I am stone cold stock...
Is this sufficient to accept the OTA? (or get the OTA without an error?)
Scott
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Yup.
The file that gives you problems while updating is /system/su-backup Voodoo delete it.
You're ready to go.
Cheers
I'm a little confused because this question is posted a couple of different ways in a couple of different threads . . . some with conflicting answers.
I'm running stock rooted GB. No custom recovery installed. I also have Voodoo's root keeper installed and since I know I'll lose root after the OTA, I'll likely just use voodoo to temp unroot and then delete the 'su-backup' file in /System. That's it . . . ready for the OTA, right?
If yes, my next question is: if I have to delete the 'su-backup' file to get the OTA then I obviously can't use Voodoo to restore root after the OTA. I might as well just uninstall it then, shouldn't I?
Finally, if I'm running stock rooted GB with no custom recovery installed and I delete the 'su-backup' file (or uninstall Voodoo all together for that matter), do I need to unroot to receive/install the ICS OTA when it comes? Forgive my confusion about the notion I have to unroot to receive the OTA. Coming from an LG and there, the OTA didn't care if you were rooted. It only cared that you had stock recovery. Will a rooted system on a Maxx really stop the OTA push?
Thanks!
How can I delete the su-backup? If I un-root, I can not delete?
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spatton said:
How can I delete the su-backup? If I un-root, I can not delete?
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Should've used the 'delete su backup' button in the app before unrooting.
If I re-root... I can delete, but then I can not unroot?
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spatton said:
If I re-root... I can delete, but then I can not unroot?
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I don't think so. I think the su-backup is there to allow you to reroot after unroot. In other words, if you delete the su-backup, you should still be able to use the app to unroot. You just wont be able to use the app to reroot after the ota.
Don't see that as a problem since the devs have and/or are sitting on ics root methods.
pedrotorresfilho said:
Yup.
The file that gives you problems while updating is /system/su-backup Voodoo delete it.
You're ready to go.
Cheers
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oh, i read that this file was necessary to re-root after OTA update,
can we copy it to sd card or so and use it after OTA update coz as per u, we will lose root access after OTA ?
nitin_ko said:
oh, i read that this file was necessary to re-root after OTA update,
can we copy it to sd card or so and use it after OTA update coz as per u, we will lose root access after OTA ?
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I'm not sure if the app will find the file on the SD card. Is it worth moving, unrooting and rerooting before the OTA just to test? I'm not sure about that either.
For me, I'm quickly zeroing in on the only reeason I'm keeping Voodoo installed is for the unroot feature once the OTA begins to be pushed. If the answer to my question above is root alone (i.e. no custom recovery) won't prevent the OTA from installing, I'll likely uninstall it sooner.
Once the OTA hits, it's pretty safe to asume there are/will be "not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6 . . . " root methods for ICS available the same day.
At this point I'm less concerned about rerooting after the ICS OTA than I am about voodoo stopping the OTA from being installed.
To date and after 4 different phones; DroidX, Bionic, Razr, Razr Maxx I have yet to worry about taking an update while rooted.
A rooted phone will take the update, a phone with Voodoo OTA will take an update.
As long as you have not removed apps and aren't on a custom ROM, root has no effect on any OTA updates. The OTA doesn't look for root and stop. It looks for what should be there, not what should not.
Thanks - that makes me feel better.