YES I KNOW THAT OTA ROOTKEEPER SHOULD WORK
but many people like myself had the dead android with the red exclamation mark in him and had to put .15 on the root of the sd card to get this thing to update. somehow that seems to prevent ota rootkeeper from working. it may have worked had i remembered to establish root again before updating to .21 after rolling back to .15 but i did not.
thus far i can't find a root method that will work, has anyone found a way to root on .21?
man, i can't believe how much this sucks unrooted. all the ads...boo.
The update just dropped today... chances are you're gonna have to wait for a new exploit if the old one was patched
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sparkym3 said:
Thanks for the info, I looked through some of the new asus backup code and it looks like they stopped using the busybox native file (as well as the asus-backup native file). It looks like the only reason mine was still working was because the update did not remove the file, but if you never had the file (new device or after a wipe) you would not see it.
Either way, even if the file is there it is not executed so it does not perform the rooting.
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If you are pre .21 then you can root using this tool (you don't have to unlock). To keep the root after the ota, u must install rootkeeper since all known root methods have been broken with the .21 update.
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Maaaaaan...can't believe how much it sucks not having root
a new root method will come soon, hopefully. I know it sux not being able to root.
*COUGH* unlock *COUGH*
I am on .21 update (Thanks Diamond!) and I have root =)
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
knives of ice said:
...all the ads...boo.
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Does it occur to you to actually PAY the people who's work you're stealing?
Yes, I'm rooted. Yes, I buy apps. No, I don't block ad sites (though I ought to for privacy concerns).
I am so lucky that I saw people had issues with root on .21 before I updated.
I quickly installed Rootkeeper and everything is safe for me.
Lucky for me I just got my Prime in the mail today. I immediately tethered it to my phone to download the updates before going to work.
Then I come sit down ready to root after a long day of work only to find this. Such a joy.
flyrocket said:
I am so lucky that I saw people had issues with root on .21 before I updated.
I quickly installed Rootkeeper and everything is safe for me.
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Yeah I used OTA Root keeper to backup my root too as always in the past and after the .21 update simply used OTA Root keeper to restore my root and it alaways works flawsessly.
Col.Kernel said:
Does it occur to you to actually PAY the people who's work you're stealing?
Yes, I'm rooted. Yes, I buy apps. No, I don't block ad sites (though I ought to for privacy concerns).
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i'm not talking about ads in apps jackass i'm talking about blocking ads on websites stop assuming and preaching to people.
I hope viperboy give us the new root, without root all sucks LOL, seriously
Is there a way to rollback to .15 without root amd then root/backup root then update to .21 restore root backup?
I'm currently in need to root my Prime, but it's running .21
Sucks.
knives of ice said:
Is there a way to rollback to .15 without root amd then root/backup root then update to .21 restore root backup?
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Unfortunately, not. :-(
Maybe it`s possible with unlocked bootloader, but I'm not sure.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
knives of ice said:
i'm not talking about ads in apps jackass i'm talking about blocking ads on websites stop assuming and preaching to people.
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I'll preach what and where I please, thank you very much.
However I do apologize for accusing you unjustly.
Hoping for a way to root a 9.4.2.21 as well
There's a way to root while you're running 9.4.2.21.
Directions are posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574870
Basically, you unlock your bootloader, flash CWM, and then flash a custom ROM with root.
That is the exact method that I used. Unlock, install CWM, nandroid, flash a custom ROM (virtuous prime is pretty good, but I prefer aokp)
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA
Many of us are looking for a method to root without loosing the warranty. So unlocking is not the way to go.
yumms said:
Many of us are looking for a method to root without loosing the warranty. So unlocking is not the way to go.
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You can just purchase Squaretrade warranty,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471404
Related
I am new to the Prime forum, however, I am not new to Android Devices or XDA. I currently have an EVO 4G and an EVO 3D on Sprint and I know it is a big no, no to take an OTA with phones.
However, after doing a bit of reading on this forum, I discovered that is actually WORSE to accept the OTA on this tablet (results in hard-brick).
Now, my question is will someone be releasing a fully STOCK ROM based on the 9.4.2.21 update with nothing removed or added (except possibly SU and Busybox). I haven't seen any mention of this on the forums which is why I am asking. Excited to get the update but don't want to brick it.
Will donate big to the first person who makes a fully stock ROM with this update.....
OTA will not brick your tablet. OTA updates are fine. Unless you have unlocked the boot loader. If you are rooted still not a problem, just backup root first. And if it does hard brick and you didn't screw it up, RMA.
Apparently this forum is full of people with a little bit of knowledge and a lot of squeaky wheels.
BTW thanks for the cash incentive for a stock rom, big spender.
^What he said.
OTA updates are perfectly safe, I've done 3 already!
Just be sure to root before you update to .21 and use OTA Rootkeeper to keep root after you update
Goodluck!
flyrocket said:
^What he said.
OTA updates are perfectly safe, I've done 3 already!
Just be sure to root before you update to .21 and use OTA Rootkeeper to keep root after you update
Goodluck!
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Thanks guys. I have an unlocked bootloader, so I guess I will be waiting...
9.4.2.21 root
Has anyone been able to root the latest firmware, 9.4.2.21 for the TF201?
nilesf said:
Has anyone been able to root the latest firmware, 9.4.2.21 for the TF201?
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I don't think so. I'm running .21, and I'm in need of root.
overhauling said:
I don't think so. I'm running .21, and I'm in need of root.
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Me too waiting for root .21
nilesf said:
Has anyone been able to root the latest firmware, 9.4.2.21 for the TF201?
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joining to you)
did some one root the 9.4.2.21???
thanks.
the update is ok (i dl on vip.asus.com)
but for the wifi
it is the same problem
I sub to this,
As i also need to root 9.4.2.21
Also, are there any ETA's on when there will be one ?
pinky059 said:
Thanks guys. I have an unlocked bootloader, so I guess I will be waiting...
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Virtuous ROM is pretty much totally stock with a few tweaks here and there. Nothing major though. Also the installer that Virtuous team are using allows you to have 3 different installation experiences.
FULL: Which removes nothing whatsoever from the stock ROM
TYPICAL: Which removes a few ASUS apps that most people probably do not use or miss.
MINIMAL (I think that it what is't called): Which removes almost all ASUS apps.
You should give it a try.
So I have a transformer prime with the root can do the updating ota without any danger?
spygia said:
So I have a transformer prime with the root can do the updating ota without any danger?
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As long as your bootloader isn't unlocked and you haven't tampered with any system apps, you should be fine.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
once rooted
I'm new to the forum and to the transformer prime, i had it rooted but updated the firmware to 9.4.2.21 before finding out about rootkeeper, i know big mistake, now im no longer rooted. Is there or will there be a way for me to root my tablet again?
Thanks in advance
"Add space" feature missing from Android keyboard
The "add space" feature is missing from the Android keyboard. As anyone else noticed this. I actually liked the feature as it made typing faster.
Thanks,
Niles
hogges said:
I'm new to the forum and to the transformer prime, i had it rooted but updated the firmware to 9.4.2.21 before finding out about rootkeeper, i know big mistake, now im no longer rooted. Is there or will there be a way for me to root my tablet again?
Thanks in advance
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Yes, you may root.
Follow the steps posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574870
9.4.2.21 update
HELLO need help i cant seem to get FOTA update and i tried the manual why and cant get it to work can some one please help
Updating to 9.4.2.21
I have a rooted Transformer Prime with bootloader unlocked running on 9.4.2.15 firmware.i also have rootkeeper installed . can any one guide me how i can update its firmware to 9.4.2.21 without damaging my tablet and still have the root.
Thanx
rajasays said:
I have a rooted Transformer Prime with bootloader unlocked running on 9.4.2.15 firmware.i also have rootkeeper installed . can any one guide me how i can update its firmware to 9.4.2.21 without damaging my tablet and still have the root.
Thanx
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe the easiest way is to flash a new ROM.
As Doktaphex has said you can use the Virtuous ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511839
Also I'm waiting for an exploit to root my TFP. I'm just not willing to bork my warranty by unlocking the bootloader yet.
Hey, I am posting this thread here because XDA says I'm to 'new' to post in the dev section which i find completely stupid that I have to have 10+ bs post before i can post in the dev thread even though i have years of android and ios experience the fact that I chose not to share every last detail on this forum is now effecting me when I have minor questions about my new device. Anyway straight to the point I have a new tf201 on .21 and i want to root it just like i do all my other devices.....is there a way/program to do this yet? If so please provide a link or instructions on how to go about doing so.....Thank You in advance and sorry for the rant
not possible yet!
FMX1789 said:
Hey, I am posting this thread here because XDA says I'm to 'new' to post in the dev section which i find completely stupid that I have to have 10+ bs post before i can post in the dev thread even though i have years of android and ios experience the fact that I chose not to share every last detail on this forum is now effecting me when I have minor questions about my new device. Anyway straight to the point I have a new tf201 on .21 and i want to root it just like i do all my other devices.....is there a way/program to do this yet? If so please provide a link or instructions on how to go about doing so.....Thank You in advance and sorry for the rant
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If you're ok with voiding your waranty, you can unlock the bootloader and flash a custom pre-rooted ROM.
FMX1789 said:
Hey, I am posting this thread here because XDA says I'm to 'new' to post in the dev section which i find completely stupid that I have to have 10+ bs post before i can post in the dev thread even though i have years of android and ios experience the fact that I chose not to share every last detail on this forum is now effecting me when I have minor questions about my new device. Anyway straight to the point I have a new tf201 on .21 and i want to root it just like i do all my other devices.....is there a way/program to do this yet? If so please provide a link or instructions on how to go about doing so.....Thank You in advance and sorry for the rant
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It's to stop exactly what you are trying to do. If you read the big sticky in Dev Section that says "READ ME 1st" you would have seen this.
"If any mod, including myself, continue to find new threads about topics that have threads already existing or [Q] questions in the development forums!
The thread will be locked with no notice and/or up to a temp BAN!!."
Not having a go, just explaining
Not to bash the OP, but I spent many hours if not days researching how to root my prime .21, so my question to you is why should someone else post links, do the research for you?
I started with what the benefits, and negatives would be by rooting my prime. That took at least a day, then I researched the likely hood of me bricking my prime.
After I found "good cause" to root it, only then did I find a solution.....But nobody did this for me.
Let me know how it works for you to disrespect the rules up front, then ask for help to root your prime.
Back to doing the work for you....
Unlock ithttp://transformerprimeroot.com/tra...ow-to-unlock-bootloader-on-transformer-prime/
Flash CWM recoveryhttp://transformerprimeroot.com/tra...orkmod-recovery-5-8-2-0-on-transformer-prime/
Now flash a pre rooted ROM...(I trust you can find that yourself, or do I need to tell you which rom to install)
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2
first downgrade firmware to .15 and then root
You can downgrade your firmware to .15 and then root it
Use Voodoo rootkeeper and upgrade to .21
Pm me if you need any help
Hey Sam,
Is there any disadvantage to unlocking and installing a custom rom vs downgrading and rooting then upgrading?
or does the voodoo rootkeeper not unlock the device so warranty still intact?
Thanks
K
sam_t610 said:
You can downgrade your firmware to .15 and then root it
Use Voodoo rootkeeper and upgrade to .21
Pm me if you need any help
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to downgrade do you need to unlock?
can you even downgrade with asus blob?
i thought it'll just tell you, you have the latest firmware and can't excute the firmware(.15) you want it to do
correct me if i'm wrong, =D
please tell me that i'm wrong as i needed to send my tab to RMA
so no more root ;-;
My understanding is you can't downgrade the firmware without unlocking. So for those of us who are on .21 who want root without unlocking it isn't currently possible. Correct me if I'm wrong.
No need to unlock
You just need to download .15 firmware and rename it as .21 and put in on sdcard
follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492887
One downloaded root and keep root using voodoo rootkeepr...do not unlock
and dont try this method on unlocked prime, it will brick
From the post you're referring to:
Requirements: root access
Sorry but don't think your method's gonna work.
svladimir said:
From the post you're referring to:
Requirements: root access
Sorry but don't think your method's gonna work.
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Correct, and this is confirmed by several users in that thread as well. Still need to wait for another way to root .21.
So if I have a new prime and it has .15 and I want root I should do using Viper and then install rootkeeper and then update to .21 ?
thekayman said:
So if I have a new prime and it has .15 and I want root I should do using Viper and then install rootkeeper and then update to .21 ?
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YES make sure you use rootkeeper BEFORE updating to .21 though that is what people seem to forget
NeoMagus said:
YES make sure you use rootkeeper BEFORE updating to .21 though that is what people seem to forget
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Thanks for the quick reply, so If I want to unroot I can use Viper too and will i be back to stock if I wanted to return? and I saw in the viper post about recovery is that reversible if I do a firmware reset?
EDIT: just worked out you can only install CWM after unlocking so I'm not going to that stage just yet and once unlocked there is no going back so makes the recovery restore question obsolete.
No patience?? theres only one way
Whats the big deal about unlocking....
If you want your device rooted, unlock...install cwm.....flash prerooted rom....
Why so many people trying strange methods, i dont understand.
You would rather risk BRICKing your device trying to bypass the UNLOCK??
I just thinks people are odd, why not just unlock to get a root.....
or
WAIT till a root method is developed for .21....
Not everyone wants to unlock.. perfectly fine here using stock rom instead of hacked roms keep in mind if you do unlock instead of wait for a new exploit you WILL lose the ability to OTA (so then theres no need for rootkeeper obviously), so all your future updates youll have to do yourself thru CWM, not to mention your warranty
sam_t610 said:
You can downgrade your firmware to .15 and then root it
Use Voodoo rootkeeper and upgrade to .21
Pm me if you need any help
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actually i dont think this is true, to downgrade you need root access... you have to run console as SU and enter some commands, unless you know a way to do it without root in which case PLEASE share!
Also, OP couldnt you find that theres no root yet just by hitting the search button? Seriously, once theres a root for .21 it will be posted everywhere...
pileot said:
Also, OP couldnt you find that theres no root yet just by hitting the search button? Seriously, once theres a root for .21 it will be posted everywhere...
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No need for that, if you read the thread, YOU WOULD KNOW
he has already been warned by a mod.....
No need to bash him any more....
Why dont you post something useful.
The OP has already unlocked his Prime, I am helping him to get a prerooted rom on it.....
So, I finally got my Transformer Prime TF201 after long waiting.
Sadly I am not able to root it due the latest update from Asus (.21).
Since my tablet is unlocked/virgin, I would like to offer my help finding a new way to gain root.
Since I am new, I am not allowed to post on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526487, so if somebody could let them know, that would be great.
I have quite a lot of experience with Linux administration/configuration and software development.
So do you have a new exploit?
Do you have a working proof of concept?
If any of the answers are No to above, dont bother, everyone else is in the same boat.
Still waiting for the exploit. If you have found it, I think you can discuss or PM to Mod to post into the DEV forum.
leppie said:
So do you have a new exploit?
Do you have a working proof of concept?
If any of the answers are No to above, dont bother, everyone else is in the same boat.
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I hope the title would be clear enough:
Would like to help..
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I have a virgin Transformer Prime and wanted to offer my help in the hope it might be helpful. Reading many threads here about it I got the impression that most of the devs do not have anymore an unlocked device.
Clearly I do not want to unlock it right now. But am willing to test/try out experimental stuff.
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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Bait-Fish said:
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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That would be very sad, but understandable.
I still hope somebody can find a way.
If you can find the mentioned link, I would be interested in it.
Found it.
-viperboy- said:
This tool was only made to make it easier for everyone to root. I did not come up with the root methods, I just made the tool based on an existing root method. What people need to understand is that, from a dev perspective, with an unlock available it really doesn't make sense for a dev to work on root for this tablet for a few reasons...
1 reason is that Asus seems to be the most frequent updater of any OEM I've ever seen. There is no doubt that they read how we got root and intentionally fix it in the next update or two. This leads to problem number 2... using a root exploit that gets fixed and then becomes known and leads to other OEMs patching and making future devices harder to root.
I understand that people may think "oh well, burn a root exploit, we just want root!" Sorry, devs aren't going to think of it that way when you have an unlocking method. That's just that way it is. Honestly, don't ever expect root on .21 because it may never happen.
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And a similar statement prior to that one.
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I've said this before but I'm not sure if you'll ever see a root for it because you can unlock. No one wants to work on a solution that is going to get blocked in the next update and burn through an exploit. Unfortunately, you have to pay to play. If you want root right now, you need to unlock the bootloader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25150537
Edit: Added links.
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Bait-Fish said:
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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But aren't they android exploits, not Asus? Your comment doesn't make any sense to me. If an exploit is released, it will be for specific version(s) of android. Even if ASUS patches it, the exploit is still IN android. Nothing is 'burned' until Google patches it.
My comment is only based on the quotes provided by someone who I assume knows volumes more than I. That means I know little but try to help, by posting, when I feel I can help.
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I suggest we set up a bounty for root. I would donate a bit to the one successful in rooting the latest update. Anybody else in???
Well, I can explain you why I think I NEED root access:
I have a Nokia N9 as mobile phone. It seems only to be able to provide Ad-hoc wifi tethering. Now, as I understand, Ad-hoc tethering got removed from Android 4, and the only way to get is back is by tools which use root access.
Without internet connectivity my Prime is worth only half
But since I only have it a few days, I do not want to void 24 months of warranty just because Google dectates it.
Please proof me wrong if there is another solution. I also tried Bluetooth DUN, but the phone seems only to provide OPP . Also USB networking seems not to be supported by the Prime.
Secondly, I WOULD LIKE to have root because there are many cool and useful tools which need root.
I am a Linux user for many years and feel very confotable in the command line.
Having a Linux device but not having the root privileges over it is just a shame.
I am not demanding for a rooting tool. I am at home in the Linux system, so any cryptic instuctions would be enough for me.
I also would pay for a working tool/instructions!
gruinelli said:
Well, I can explain you why I think I NEED root access:
I have a Nokia N9 as mobile phone. It seems only to be able to provide Ad-hoc wifi tethering. Now, as I understand, Ad-hoc tethering got removed from Android 4, and the only way to get is back is by tools which use root access.
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What?
Update to .21 and try again with that tether... Don't forget to backup su.
I have already the .21 build, else I would have root by now
But I now seem to have successed!
When I use the JoikiSpot on my N9 with no encryption, it seems not to work. The Prime always onlay sais "saved". Now I tried it with WEP128. This is almost a useless encryption, but now the Prime is able to connect to the internet.
So I am very happy right now
As a site note: with an iPhone 4 as tethering device, it works also fine without any encryption.
Not sure if this option can work for you like it does on my LG Revolution, but get WiFi Tether and set the profile to LG Optimus and SoftAP. My (rooted) Revo then acts as an AP, not AdHoc.
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Bait-Fish said:
Not sure if this option can work for you like it does on my LG Revolution, but get WiFi Tether and set the profile to LG Optimus and SoftAP. My (rooted) Revo then acts as an AP, not AdHoc.
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The N9 and N950 (which I use) are not Android based, but Maemo/MeeGo. Thats a great Linux based Operating system for tablets/phones. Sadly Nokia and Intel droped it, so it has no future. How ever for me its the right thing, because I now have a Linux based mobile phone with root rights with which I can do almost what ever I want.
Sadly JoikuSpot does not provide many options for tethering settings.
i dont know if the guys over at androidforums can help since they dont have a prime. they rooed our samsung prevails tho and one of them ported cm7 and cm9. im not sure if they are willing to help tho.
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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gruinelli said:
now the Prime is able to connect to the internet.
So I am very happy right now
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Glad you found a work around!
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Mangala_Dharma said:
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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This would be awesome if it works. anybody with more know how, please look into this.
Mangala_Dharma said:
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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how does root keeper back up the files? does it save them somewhere where u can access them? if you can get to the back up and send it to me i am willing to try and download root keeper and use your backup and see if i get rooted. if you can pm me the backup file.
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
+1 I'd like to know too, just in case. My phone is rooted I just want to know if I botch the install I can still get root.
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Not yet.
I hope they find a root method soon. I bricked mine on the leak, and had to reinstall it, losing root in the process. You never realize how great root is until its gone lol.
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Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
heleonardman said:
Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
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Lol, I feel the same way. Don't worry, I'm sure one of the awesome devs on this side will figure something out. They usually do, lol.
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There is a fix for those who were rooted and lost root during the update....
It is in this thread somewhere (sorry I don't have time to find it) You had to heve Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to start out with for the utility to work.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...original-verizon-droid-razr-how-to-keep-root/
I'll keep browsing through what is or isn't compatible. Perhaps one of our amazing Dev's is already on this. Can't imagine it will be long
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
ddfuji said:
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
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If you backed up root with voodoo and went to jb then use matt's root fixer to get root working properly again
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neshkoda said:
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
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I am in need of the same answer. Thanks for asking it.
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
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SnoDrtRider said:
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
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I am in the same boat as the OP so I will provide my reasoning for wanting root now.
This new stock JB load now forces a check against your verizon account when you attempt to turn on any form of tethering. This includes the builtin wireless hotspot AND unfortunately FoxFi wifi/bluetooth. So as of right now I went from an excellent mobile internet connection to share with my Asus TF700 tablet to now having no internet sharing capability.
Grrrrrrrrr......
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
Silverlink34 said:
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
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Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
sttierney said:
Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
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same happened to me. Heard some of the devs are working though
Don't expect a quick solution for this from djrbliss...it is not likely to be coming soon.
Nobody else of his caliber is working on root exploits for Motorola devices unfortunately, and very few people understand the value and uniqueness of his contribution to the Motorola community.
He has rooted every Motorola device since the D3 and everyone who has used a rooted Motorola owes him a huge debt of gratitude.
Just sayin'...
I too lost root after my Jelly Bean update. Unless there is a better thread to keep my eye on, I'll keep my eye on this one for a rooting method for my RAZR XT912. If I hear of anything somewhere else, I'll come back here and let people know. I hope others will do the same.
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First i would like to say i don't have this phone. But i was wondering if a sbf file could be put together like the one that is used to downgrade the D3. I don't know if this could be done from JB>ICS or not but i thought it might be worth a look. Droid 3 downgrade sbf
Like an idiot I applied the update without deferral, and subsequently lost root. If anyone learns how to restore it, could you please post instructions? @#$%@# verizon... it's totally my fault for not having the sense to defer but jeepers, what a PITA. If you see anything, please post.
Re: <sigh> lost root with update
Can't you just re-root with the method you used previously? I did Exynos exploit, but haven't got an update.
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angus454 said:
Like an idiot I applied the update without deferral, and subsequently lost root. If anyone learns how to restore it, could you please post instructions? @#$%@# verizon... it's totally my fault for not having the sense to defer but jeepers, what a PITA. If you see anything, please post.
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This might be a stupid response, so I would wait for an experienced user to comment but couldn't you just use Odin to flash back to the "Old" stock ROM then re-root and apply adrynalyne's safe update?
Niko49 said:
This might be a stupid response, so I would wait for an experienced user to comment but couldn't you just use Odin to flash back to the "Old" stock ROM then re-root and apply adrynalyne's safe update?
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If you lost root, you can probably use that OTA root keeper people rave about.
Otherwise yeah, technically your method should work.
adrynalyne said:
If you lost root, you can probably use that OTA root keeper people rave about.
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Only if he backed it up before he installed the update.
shill1986 said:
Can't you just re-root with the method you used previously?...
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He says he used the ExynosAbuse exploit to gain root. The Verizon update patches the exploit, so he couldn't use the ExynosAbuse exploit to regain root unless he flashes a stock kernal from before the Verizon update and then reuses the ExynosAbuse exploit.
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Only if he backed it up before he installed the update.
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Yeah I figured that out with someone I was working with who lost root.
As long as there is a custom recovery, I would think this would work.
http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
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