Okay..just rooted today by downgrading to .15 version of the firmware and using viperboy's root tool...tried to reboot into recovery using the vol down etc method and no dice...all I get is the android dude layed out with his guts all over the place...lol
I went ahead an flashed CWM, figured it might be TWRP related and still no dice...any help would be much appreciated.
*I also tried booting into recovery via terminal "reboot recovery.." -- no luck.
You need to unlock your tablet. When you're rebooting and you don't see a message on the top left saying something 'unlock', you're unlocked.
Rooting will not let you install CWM. Unlocking using Asus's tool will allow you to install a CWM, TWRP, or etc.
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You need to unlock your tablet. When you're rebooting and you don't see a message on the top left saying something 'unlock', you're unlocked.
Rooting will not let you install CWM. Unlocking using Asus's tool will allow you to install a CWM, TWRP, or etc.
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Thanks for the response...So what exactly is the point of rooting without unlocking if you can't boot into recovery and install custom ROMS?
Just a quick suggestion if you want to unlock and install CWM. You should un-root yourself and do a reset to factory first. I'm not sure if it's a must but it wouldn't hurt since you want to install a custom rom anyways. You'll lose everything when you install a custom rom. If it doesn't unlock the first time don't keep trying. Just wait until the next day. The unlock tool has to get a code from Asus to unlock and Asus's server seem to be miss firing A LOT.
A few people including myself are having problems with unlocking the prime.
PS - Rooting will let you run certain apps.
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Hi all.
Ok, I'm fairly confused as to how to go about rooting my transformer prime 9.4.2.21 tablet.
As I understand it, I should be able to unlock the tablet, then install a 'ROM' that is already rooted, which means..I can boot into the 'ROM' and have root access??
So, I set out and unlocked my tablet (I'm aware of the warranty repercussions). Done. Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
I'm SURE this has been asked, I just can't seem to find it...I'm also quite new to the mobile 'hacking' world, and I'm a bit confused about all the buzz words (i.e. 'flashing a ROM', etc)..
I appreciate any help!
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I am pretty sure the next step after unlocking it is installing CWM, then using that to install the ROM of your choice.
Anyone else want to chime in here?
A.) Unlock.
B.) Flash ROM (you may want to pick before unlock0.
C.) Enjoy.
Unless it says otherwise you can assume any ROM that isn't from the manufacture, is rooted. The development section has ROMs, unlock, and Ubuntu crap. I use Debian in a chroot rather than native, and forgo X11. You may have to search for some things.
Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
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Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
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You can't install CWM if you haven't unlocked. Root doesn't have anything to do with unlocking.
I suggest using Viperboy's tool to unlock your device. Be careful to follow ALL the directions and you'll be just fine.
Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
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Rooting and unlocking are different. If you are unlocked, research which ROM you'd like to install and follow the directions in that thread. Virtually every ROM thread has the directions listed. There's even a thread if you want to try Ubuntu, though it has limited functionality right now.
Personally, I like Jermaine's AOKP ROM. It is really fast and smooth.
That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
seems like everything needs root...
Ok...
So, I need to 'Flash a ROM'...right. I'm looking in the development section, and the ones I'm looking at require CWM to be installed..but that (from what I can find) requires root to install...
There was a mention of ViperMOD. However, from what I can tell that program will install CWM after you root the device, which it can't for me, as I'm running .21.
I've also read several mentions about using Rom Manager. I installed the free version, and tried to install CWM that way, but it failed with 'An error occurred while attempting to run priviledged commands', presumable because I need to root the device first.
Soo...it really looks like I need to root the device before I can do anything. Is this incorrect? It seems like it is, but when I look into the suggestions listed here I seem to run into a brick wall because I need a rooted device...
I appreciate all the suggestions guys, I really want to get stuff working on my TFP. Any help is (as always!) appreciated.
Thanks
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
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oops sorry, I missed that CWM link...I'll check that out.
I have been researching all day, you will need to use fastboot in order to install cwm for the first time if you don't already have root. It will be what I use if I cannot get this titanium backup apk to work.
Mcliar, I appreciate you getting me the APK. I will let you know how it goes.
Could you post the backed up "su" for "OTA Voodoo Rootkeep" (i am guessing it stores the file in the application folder). I am wondering if it would be able to use this back to root the TF201
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I once had a rooted tf201 when in v.10.4.2.15
after upgrading to v.10.4.2.17 by manual, it seems that I totally lost my root (not partial)
I tried wolf's method that downgrade to ICS to regain my root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
when I use method2
Code:
mv /data/local/tmp /data/local/tmp.bak
I always get "permission denied"
is there any way to root my tf201
Simple answer : NO
Long answer: If you would have searched the forum, you would have seen numerous thread in regards to rooting Jelly Bean. No methods is succesful for TF201 with a locked bootloader. If you are ready to unlock your prime. TWRP method has been found succesful.
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Simple answer : NO
Long answer: If you would have searched the forum, you would have seen numerous thread in regards to rooting Jelly Bean. No methods is succesful for TF201 with a locked bootloader. If you are ready to unlock your prime. TWRP method has been found succesful.
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What about one that is unlocked? Mine remains unlocked after going to 10.4.2.17 but root is gone, gone, gone. I also tried flashing Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip after re-flashing the ROM (which worked fine going to 10.4.2.15 from ICS) but no go. The SuperUser app doesn't get installed either.
Come to think of it the JB bootloader is unlocked to begin with. What other rooting methods are there? If they've made this thing unrootable I'm kicking it to the street for the sheer joy of seeing it crushed. No more ASUS anything, ever. They really don't need to be pissing anyone off right now.
Oh, the 10.4.2.17 flash also took out TWRP but you can flash that back with fastboot.
Install TWRP, then you can use that to flash root and a superuser control app (via the "install" option in it).
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Install TWRP, then you can use that to flash root and a superuser control app (via the "install" option in it).
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Thanks, TWRP is what I use. I tried flashing Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip immediately after flashing 10.4.2.17 to no avail. It did work, though, when I previously flashed 10.4.2.15. Is there another root/superuser .zip I might try?
I wonder if I can just re-flash 10.4.2.15 and superuser over 10.4.2.17. There doesn't seem to be much in 10.4.2.17 other than denying root.
I've just got my hands on a Prime, and it has JB on it. Meaning, TWRP, in SOME CASES, work to unlock the bootloader, which is needed to root.
Am I right at this one? Because Samsung phones has it a LOT easier...
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I've just got my hands on a Prime, and it has JB on it. Meaning, TWRP, in SOME CASES, work to unlock the bootloader, which is needed to root.
Am I right at this one? Because Samsung phones has it a LOT easier...
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If it has TWRP that implies that it is already unlocked. When you power up what does it say in the upper left corner of the display? If any event here is a good set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
If you are already unlocked with TWRP, just skip down to where is says "Super SU:" download it, skip again down to where it says "Install Super SU:" and go from there.
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If it has TWRP that implies that it is already unlocked. When you power up what does it say in the upper left corner of the display? If any event here is a good set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038464
If you are already unlocked with TWRP, just skip down to where is says "Super SU:" download it, skip again down to where it says "Install Super SU:" and go from there.
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Nope, doesn't. Just the Asus message with the Tegra in the bottomright. I was asking if it was the only option, which doesn't have an 100% guarantee rate. I'm pretty happy with stock though. Built-in backup manager, all I need
Hi,
I rooted my Z2 tablet a few days ago and have found that I don't really need the advantages it brings (from what I can tell). SO - I want to get it back to the way it was when I first opened the box.
I have seen threads about different devices and how to restore them to factory or stock (??), but they seem to call for specific files or flash software. So that brings me once again to this forum to figure out whether anyone can direct me to some instructions on how to do this. I figure it shouldn't be too hard. Just being careful.
Thanks very much for the advice once again.
I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again.
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I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again. Anyhow, you won't be able to restore to (more or less) factory status without at least flashing a couple of files.
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THank you for the response. Unfortunately i'm not even sure how I would go about flashing 'the rootable kernel'.... Feeling a bit foolish for getting into this actually.
From what i'm reading, it seems like I need to get the stock software and start again. So i'm looking for the 'FTF' for my tablet, which is a SGP511. Not having any luck though.
Which was the process that you followed to root it?
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Which was the process that you followed to root it?
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It was on another site - can't remember which. It got the clockwork mod installed. I think? Or was that just a recovery thing? No idea.
I'm actually now just doing a factory reset to see what happens, and it said 'root access possibly lost' in the process, which I thought was a good sign. Guess i'll keep tinkering with enough caution to eventually get the warranty back in tact.
Hopefully the loss of DRM doesn't effect the warranty.
In that case I guess you will have to download a firmware ftf file of an official unmodded firmware (preferably one of your region but I think especially if you have the wifi-only version it doesn't matter much as long as it contains the interface and input languages that you need), and install (or "flash") that using Flashtool. After that the root will certainly be gone and if you could then find a file to relock your bootloader I think your warrenty will be fine. I honestly don't think that Sony service and repair personel will check for DRM keys every time before repairing a device.
UPDATE
Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
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Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
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So it's certain that the tablet is still rooted at this moment? Some superuser apps have an option to do a full unroot, such as SuperSU, you could try that
That's great. I think that's sorted it out. SuperSU had the full unroot option and it looks like it's all sorted.
Thanks for the help.
Hey Guy n Gals need some help, to make a long story short Im on Sony Z Ultra C6806 on KitKat 4.4.4. .108
So I rooted via:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
During the process I was having some trouble getting the program to work, finally it went trough the steps and said it failed, however root checker showed root, and so I figured I would go ahead and instal Super Su, it attempted to update Su Binary and failed, rebooted and it seemed to be working, BUT I cant install Busy Box or Xposed, someone please help me on how to solve this.....thanks guys
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well you need to flash a recovery for locked bootloader then reboot to system.
Now execute the superuser app again. When it prompts that you need to update superSU, choose CWM/TW...whatever its named that weird alien recovery thing. It will now if successfully granted, reboot to recovery and install the right files.
Or and if the above method did not work you can flash the latest from here http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/
I did use this method on my dads Z1 and it worked great cause he is unwilling to unlock bootloader! However you can also try this tool below if you have no luck with the first rooting tool
link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
edit: You need to enable adb root. I do not know where to find this in stock rom. But it has a huge point to stopping other apps for gaining superuser rights if this is disabled.
You can find this on aosp roms in the developer settings around the setting for usb debugging. It might be around the same area on sony stock rom?
In the SuperSU app there is an option in settings you can disable that is named something like "respect kitkat api". This can also help.
Thanks man for taking time out of your day to give me such a detailed response, it is users like yourself that truly make XDA work
I have converted my AT&T M8 to stock Dev Edition following this thread. Worked a treat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/guide-update-to-official-developer-t3002003
I'm going on a vacation and want to use my phone as a transfer spot for photos taken with a DSLR. To do that, I will need to be able to copy/move files from the camera's SD card onto my phone's SD using USB OTG.
I understand that if I keep the stock recovery, loader, etc and only achieve root, then I will be able to get any OTA that becomes available. I will also be able to use one of the methods to enable writing to the SD of the phone.
So, the question is, how to get root without changing anything that will impact the OTA ability?
Hope I was clear in what I have and what I'm looking for.
No Direction?
Nobody?
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Nobody?
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I've never heard of anyone wanting just root, so I'm not sure. But if your bootloader is unlocked you can try TowelRoot and see if that works and just install SuperSu through the playstore.
Unique
Ha! I'm unique.
Actually, I like Sense, and Lollipop is fine. I just didn't loike all the crap AT&T forced onto the phone and Uber was the last straw.
So, I want to keep the phone 'stock' except for accessing the extrenal SD.
I'll give Towelroot a shot and see how it goes.
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Ha! I'm unique.
Actually, I like Sense, and Lollipop is fine. I just didn't loike all the crap AT&T forced onto the phone and Uber was the last straw.
So, I want to keep the phone 'stock' except for accessing the extrenal SD.
I'll give Towelroot a shot and see how it goes.
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Maybe I'm just off base here, but once the bootloader is unlocked, can't you just fastboot TWRP recovery, install SU (zip) file via recovery, then fastboot stock recovery and end up with a stock rooted device? Or does Lollipop not allow this?
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Maybe I'm just off base here, but once the bootloader is unlocked, can't you just fastboot TWRP recovery, install SU (zip) file via recovery, then fastboot stock recovery and end up with a stock rooted device? Or does Lollipop not allow this?
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Hmmmm, perhaps just booting a recovery and installing SU would work.
See why I asked?
Guess this will wait for the weekend now. Restoring a phone takes more time than I have and it looks like I'm in uncharted territory.
Again, my objective is to have an OTA acceptable system with root.
Thanks for the two ideas, and of course, I'm open to others.
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Hmmmm, perhaps just booting a recovery and installing SU would work.
See why I asked?
Guess this will wait for the weekend now. Restoring a phone takes more time than I have and it looks like I'm in uncharted territory.
Again, my objective is to have an OTA acceptable system with root.
Thanks for the two ideas, and of course, I'm open to others.
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I had a rooted device (4.4.2) and when I wanted the OTA to 4.4.4, I kept the root, but re-fastbooted the stock recovery so that the OTA would work. It kept my root (I think), and then I just re-installed TWRP so that I could still do backups..
I hope that someone with more knowledge than I will chime in if I'm wrong (or right).
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I kept the root, but re-fastbooted the stock recovery so that the OTA would work.
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This is what I would suggest. There may be other ways (root without custom recovery). But I know for certain that the following will work: flash TWRP, flash SU or SuperSU to root. Than flash back to stock recovery.
You will be on stock recovery, have root, and should not impact OTA (provided all system files are also stock and not altered by root).
You can also try to fastboot boot TWRP (and then flash SU/SuperSU) without actually flashing TWRP. I'm not certain this will work, but I think it does under LP. I think something on 4.4.4 broke this ability, but then it came back.
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I will try the boot TWRP method first, and if that fails, I'll flash TWRP, get root, then go back to stock recovery.
This is now just an exercise to see which method works as the stock File Manager reads the USB and can copy files to the SD. I had not tried since 4.4.4. but did yesterday and it works for any kind of file.