Family , who needs them, my [email protected]%kwit nephew decided i needed my prime unlocked while he was playing on it. now do i have any way of installing cwm and a new rom if i have no access to a pc? bought the prime to replace a broken laptop. so very happy with it. does everything i need but now feel a little fooked. also what would be the best rom for someone who wants an up to date near as damn it stock rom but with just a few tweaks. rather have stability over cutting edge advancements but dont wanna be too far behind
cheers
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anthonyexmouth said:
Family , who needs them, my [email protected]%kwit nephew decided i needed my prime unlocked while he was playing on it. now do i have any way of installing cwm and a new rom if i have no access to a pc? bought the prime to replace a broken laptop. so very happy with it. does everything i need but now feel a little fooked. also what would be the best rom for someone who wants an up to date near as damn it stock rom but with just a few tweaks. rather have stability over cutting edge advancements but dont wanna be too far behind
cheers
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Install ROM manager from play store to get CWM, Virtuous ROM fits the bill for nearly stock with a few tweaks.
Virtuous prime all the way! Also of you ever need to watch Google movies, flask aokp, version .21, and temp unroot with voodoo ota keeper and then you can watch! Good luck!
ok, so got rom manager but fails to flash cwm. permissions error or some such thing
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anthonyexmouth said:
ok, so got rom manager but fails to flash cwm. permissions error or some such thing
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Are you rooted with superuser app installed. You'll need to give ROM manager root access permission.
no not rooted and on .21 so i guess i am stuck for a while. will i be able to root without access to a pc? when .21 is rooted of course
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anthonyexmouth said:
Will i be able to root without access to a pc? when .21 is rooted of course
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I honestly do not know. Sorry fella.
if i am not mistaken, since you are unlocked you can install CMW manually, and install the virtuous rom manually and then install the CM9 nightly which is as minimalist as you can get
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if i am not mistaken, since you are unlocked you can install CMW manually, and install the virtuous rom manually and then install the CM9 nightly which is as minimalist as you can get
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He would need to have access to a PC for this. His question was whether this could be done without said access.
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He would need to have access to a PC for this. His question was whether this could be done without said access.
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Yeah, definitely needs either root or a PC to install CWM Recovery.
ok, so snookered for a while, although everything is running ok at the moment. when a root does appear is it likely to be a stand alone process or will i require pc to root it. cheers
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You don't need a computer just go to the touch thread in the dev section and you can do it through terminal which doesn't need root unless you run an SU command.
Edit: you do need to run SU command sorry
just reading the "touch" thread and it seems i need to be rooted. or am i reading this wrong
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just reading the "touch" thread and it seems i need to be rooted. or am i reading this wrong
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yes sorry I stand corrected you do!
so has it been possible in the past to root without the use of a pc?
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anthonyexmouth said:
so has it been possible in the past to root without the use of a pc?
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yes via this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526487&highlight=root+app
cool, well got my fingers crossed sparkyroot gets updated for .21 soon
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the last device i rooted was my htc hero way back when i just used universal androotso does anyone know if z4root or superoneclick work with the tfp running idc?
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Look in the Development forum.
I checked before posting this does anyone know if z4 is confirmed to work on the prime? Or any app similar
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Prime Time worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125
Look in the Development section for topics that start with [Root].
I'll try prime time it seems to be the best way to root/unroot
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I checked before posting this does anyone know if z4 is confirmed to work on the prime? Or any app similar
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z4 root barely works on anything modern. Viperboy has a one click in the dev forum.
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okay thanks I'll try viperboys method later thenks for the help guys!!
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just used the new prime time so that I could get cwm and the unlock tool also it worked like a charm!
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Viperboy.....period!
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Viperboy.....period!
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Yup. I literally just rooted mine an hour ago. Worked like a charm. Just read the directions thoroughly.
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Yup. I literally just rooted mine an hour ago. Worked like a charm. Just read the directions thoroughly.
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+1
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Is there a way to root my TF201 without a pc? I have been using my prime as my main laptop and wont have access to a pc for a week or so but i want to root and install custom rom and other goodies... am i out of luck or is there hope? Any advice would be appreciated.... thanks.
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Rooting should not be a problem.
Just use the terminal emulator to execute the commands which are in vipermod.
But be carefull not to brick your device.
It's easier to wait a week and then root with an PC.
Here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526487
thanks fellas... im going to look into it...
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I don't know if anyone have noticed this but check this out http://exynos.co:8080/job/Gummy_tf201/
Obviesly I didn't do this.
Also nobody else than you are responsible what you flash your prime.
Either I can't approve that there boot, I haven't got time yet to try.
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I don't know if anyone have noticed this but check this out http://exynos.co:8080/job/Gummy_tf201/
Obviesly I didn't do this.
Also nobody else than you are responsible what you flash your prime.
Either I can't approve that there boot, I haven't got time yet to try.
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There's another thread on this. It looks very promising but the wifi won't turn on.
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Well in that case mods can remove this
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I have heard that rooting my dear Prime is the thing to do.. But the thing is that I have spent a whole lot of time customizing my layout, and I was just wondering if by rooting, all my settings and work will reset?
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I have heard that rooting my dear Prime is the thing to do.. But the thing is that I have spent a whole lot of time customizing my layout, and I was just wondering if by rooting, all my settings and work will reset?
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If you only root the device, you won't loose any settings or anything what so ever.
You'll just gain the Superuser app and therefore root.
If you unlock it using ASUS's unlocking tool and install a new ROM, then your settings will be reset.
Sweet, thank you for quick answer Do you, possibly, have a quick link to an easy way to root?
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Sweet, thank you for quick answer Do you, possibly, have a quick link to an easy way to root?
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What update are you on?
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Well, you can do it, but it involves downgrading to an older firmware temporarily. And I'm not too sure how this will affect all your data, it should leave it intact but I don't really know. Back up everything before-hand just in case, so that you'll only have to redo your homescreens and system settings.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Hi Knu2lav!
Fellow Norwegian I'm guessing? I've downgraded to .15 and rooted. I haven't upgraded back to .21 but an OTA update won't change your lay out.
Here's a link to How-To videos, there are also other great threads on this topic in general if you search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642694
So...titanium backup is no longer listed as compatible with prime on google play.
Any alternatives?
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My backup is a good app
hit the thanks button if I helped
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So...titanium backup is no longer listed as compatible with prime on google play.
Any alternatives?
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That's strange. I use it and don't have any problems. In fact, I downloaded an update just today.
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chucky7910 said:
So...titanium backup is no longer listed as compatible with prime on google play.
Any alternatives?
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This was talked about in the Androwook thread. Flumpster contacted the dev of TB and it is an issue with the Playstore. Here's a link to the newest version.
http://matrixrewriter.com/android/files/TitaniumBackup_latest.apk
I just updated today. It works fine. It must be as stated above a okay store issue.
The change log from today's TB update suggests it has been fixed.
- Fixed problem with TB not appearing on Google Play for Wi-Fi only devices.
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Thanks for the response. I have since downloaded and am loving it!
I went on a rooting fest this weekend and rooted my prime and my droid razr....next step custom roms. I always did like fiddling with operating systems.