Just a heads up that from looking around it seems there is no root method on the new Jellybean Firmware that does not require a bootloader unlock, so if you are a user that does Not want to unlock their BL and still keep root, don't take the OTA.
The update broke the symlinking method found by Wolf, and I think that was the only working one. Correct me if I am wrong c:
Also, Can someone (Preferably one who doesn't care about bootloader unlocking) please confirm if the OTA rootkeeper works? (Voodoo)
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Are there any ways to root the latest JB?
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Are there any ways to root the latest JB?
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If you unlock bootloader yes.
Upgrading from ICS to Jellybean, even while using Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, broke my root.
Although I might have done something wrong, I thought I had done it right, as I had used Voodoo when applying an upgrade to ICS at somepoint in time. That time worked flawlessly.
Since then, I have unlocked my bootloader and cannot be happier! There's work by great people on this forum into custom roms & kernels. Even some very close progress to a fully functional ARM linux, which I am especially excited for; I tried some of the original versions and it was quite impressive. Recovery projects (Im using TWRP) are also very, very, handy to have!
If you're in doubts, here's one anecdote to going beyond root, and unlocking your bootloader. It was worth it for me!
Did the OTA update to JB couple weeks ago and lost root (and rootkeeper backup as well). Now unlocked the BL and using energy rom. glad I did the unlock.
I rooted all the way back on Honeycomb, now on the latest stock (4.1.1), not unlocked, and still rooted (via Voodoo OTA RootKeeper)
At the time, OTA rootkeeper was able to restore my root when upgrading from ICS to JB (since then I've ROMed up).
Perhaps it was because just before the update I deleted the rootkeeper backup and re-created it.
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Hello
I've recently purchased a Transformer Prime, and this is my first non-HTC device (I've had the HTC Desire, Desire HD and now EVO 3D), so I'm familiar with Android and such, just not with tablets or Asus.
My Prime came preinstalled with Honeycomb (Android-version 3.2.1) & Kernesystem 2.6.23.3 [email protected] #1 & Versionnummer HTK75.WW_epad-8.8.3.33-20111223.
And it currently has a system update available which I haven't installed.
I'd like to end up with being updated to ICS (4.0.3 is the newest I believe?) with the newest updates, while having root. I don't wish to put custom ROM's on my tablet, I would still like to have it rooted though, so I can use Titanium Backup, SetCPU, AdFree, RootExplorer and such other root applications.
I've read a bit around, and it seems that there is no way to root .21 update, so I'll have to root it first, then use OTA rootkeeper (don't know the program/app, just remember the name from another thread) and then update my Prime?
Will I be able to keep taking OTA's even if I have Root, just by using the OTA RootKeeper?
And finally, what is the difference between Root and an unlocked bootloader? What can't i do without unlocked bootloader?
I hope someone can help me with this
- Moon
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Hello
I've recently purchased a Transformer Prime, and this is my first non-HTC device (I've had the HTC Desire, Desire HD and now EVO 3D), so I'm familiar with Android and such, just not with tablets or Asus.
My Prime came preinstalled with Honeycomb (Android-version 3.2.1) & Kernesystem 2.6.23.3 [email protected] #1 & Versionnummer HTK75.WW_epad-8.8.3.33-20111223.
And it currently has a system update available which I haven't installed.
I'd like to end up with being updated to ICS (4.0.3 is the newest I believe?) with the newest updates, while having root. I don't wish to put custom ROM's on my tablet, I would still like to have it rooted though, so I can use Titanium Backup, SetCPU, AdFree, RootExplorer and such other root applications.
I've read a bit around, and it seems that there is no way to root .21 update, so I'll have to root it first, then use OTA rootkeeper (don't know the program/app, just remember the name from another thread) and then update my Prime?
Will I be able to keep taking OTA's even if I have Root, just by using the OTA RootKeeper?
And finally, what is the difference between Root and an unlocked bootloader? What can't i do without unlocked bootloader?
I hope someone can help me with this
- Moon
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You can still take updates while being rooted. If you want the latest update to be rooted, I'd recommend rooting while you're on HC, downloading Voodoo OTA Root Keeper, backing up root by selecting "protect root" or something to that effect, downloading and installing the OTA update, opening the Root Keeper app and clicking "restore root." It's pretty painless.
Root = enhanced permissions to run the applications you listed off.
Unlocked = ability to put a custom recovery on your device (ClockworkMod) so you can flash ROMs.
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You can still take updates while being rooted. If you want the latest update to be rooted, I'd recommend rooting while you're on HC, downloading Voodoo OTA Root Keeper, backing up root by selecting "protect root" or something to that effect, downloading and installing the OTA update, opening the Root Keeper app and clicking "restore root." It's pretty painless.
Root = enhanced permissions to run the applications you listed off.
Unlocked = ability to put a custom recovery on your device (ClockworkMod) so you can flash ROMs.
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Thank you a lot for the information, very helpful
I do have 2 follow-up questions.
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Will the Voodoo OTA Root Keeper also work when updating from my current HC -> ICS, and not just when updating from (for example) ICS 4.0.2 -> ICS 4.0.3 ?
2) Which root method would you recommend? I see a few different ones in the development forum, but some might be better than others
Rootkeeper should keep your root, and i used vipermod. I think thats what it's called
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Rootkeeper should keep your root, and i used vipermod. I think thats what it's called
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Thanks
ViperMod seems pretty straight forward, so I'll try that
Did you root HC with that, or ICS?
I rooted ics But before .21 you may want to root on hc before doing the update because i think asus will send you the .21 update
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I've read a bit around, and it seems that there is no way to root .21 update
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Crap. I just got my Prime and let it update itself to 21. Something told me I should've read up on rooting first.
I personally used the manual version of Tacoroot as soon as it was released, where you have to type in all of the commands and junk lol. The methods seem to have gotten way easier, but I haven't tested them out myself. I've heard good things about both ViperMods and Tacoroots automated rooting methods though.
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if ics is coming out soon i need to be prepared,i can't seem to find out if ota rootkeeper will save root on my razr xt912,also if it can save me do i do temp un root or just leave alone.......................i have been following threads that say to temp unroot ,is this just for people wanting ics early
With past OTAs I just used OTA root keeper to backup root, applied the OTA, then restored root through root keeper app. Should work the same way with the ICS update. I've never had to use the temp unroot function.
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if you look here:
www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1562-ics-anyone-i-haz-it-4-yew/
you'll see the people installing the verizon version of ICS are keeping root with voodoo
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if you look here:
www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1562-ics-anyone-i-haz-it-4-yew/
you'll see the people installing the verizon version of ICS are keeping root with voodoo
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update! later reports are that root is not actually there, even though voodoo says root was restored. i would guess the devs are on it right now though. Moto & Verizon are such asshats!
I'm trying to find a way to return my unlocked Prime with a custom ROM to stock and make it eligible for OTA updates. Is there a way to do this? I've done a few searches and maybe I'm searching for the wrong terms but I can't really find anything definitive.
No once it's unlocked it's like that for good
I know it's unlocked for good, I just want to make it eligible for ota updates without bricking it.
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nope, once you unlock there is no way to get OTA updates
Nuts. Thank you both.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492887
use this method to flash the stock firmware,it's safe,but do it at your ow risk...
what u cannot do is to flash a stock firmware using cmw
You can always download the newest firmware from the Asus home page and flash usind this method
check out the PrimEval ROMs, they are stock with or without root.
they are supposedly blob files from asus OTA formatted for CWM.
i used that on my stock .21 unlocked and pushed recovery. then flashed PrimEval .21 US ROOT over my stock .21, with NO WIPE. and its working great!
I am about 2 months away from my warranty expiring and I wanted to know if it would be beneficial to unlock my prime.
If so, it would really be helpful if someone could elaborate a bit on those benefits.
I've seen some neat things done with custom roms and would like to delve into it.
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I've seen some neat things done with custom roms and would like to delve into it.
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You answered your own question
Leinhart_6 said:
I am about 2 months away from my warranty expiring and I wanted to know if it would be beneficial to unlock my prime. If so, it would really be helpful if someone could elaborate a bit on those benefits. I've seen some neat things done with custom roms and would like to delve into it.
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So am I, and I decided to go ahead and unlock so I could get root back. Plus now I'm able to flash rom's, nandroid, etc.
How were you able to regain root?
I realize there are topics about partial root after the Jelly Bean update, but was curious how you ending up rooting yours.
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How were you able to regain root?
I realize there are topics about partial root after the Jelly Bean update, but was curious how you ending up rooting yours.
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1. Unlocked Bootloader via Asus Unlock Tool V6
2. Fastboot Flashed TWRP v2.2.2.1 for JB via instructions on their website
3. Recovery Flashed SuperSU v0.96
4. Done, Rooted
I was in the same boat as you. I had got my Prime in Feb. and Rooted it but I didn't unlock for Warranty sake. When the OTA JB from ASUS never would load on my Prime I decided I had enough of ASUS and went ahead and unlocked it,did NvFlash backup and Flashed AndroWook's Hairy Bean 1.3 ROM. This a TF201 JB based ROM and it has Root installed, I love it. You should give it a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
Had mind since January and thinking about finally unlocking mine as well. I'm not happy with the JB update and also lost root since I loaded it via fastboot. What I'm wondering is if any of the custom roms actually help with ANR and I/O issues. That would be the only real reason I wanna unlock.
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Had mind since January and thinking about finally unlocking mine as well. I'm not happy with the JB update and also lost root since I loaded it via fastboot. What I'm wondering is if any of the custom roms actually help with ANR and I/O issues. That would be the only real reason I wanna unlock.
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From my understanding the I/O problems are mainly Hardware issues so a Custom ROM wouldn't help there. I am not 100% sure about this though.
guyd said:
1. Unlocked Bootloader via Asus Unlock Tool V6
2. Fastboot Flashed TWRP v2.2.2.1 for JB via instructions on their website
3. Recovery Flashed SuperSU v0.96
4. Done, Rooted
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Thanks for the input! I'm gonna try it out and see how it goes.
Nice to see so many helpful people on these forums. It's been a great experience so far for me. Glad to be a part of it!
RonH54 said:
I was in the same boat as you. I had got my Prime in Feb. and Rooted it but I didn't unlock for Warranty sake. When the OTA JB from ASUS never would load on my Prime I decided I had enough of ASUS and went ahead and unlocked it,did NvFlash backup and Flashed AndroWook's Hairy Bean 1.3 ROM. This a TF201 JB based ROM and it has Root installed, I love it. You should give it a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
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Good to see that there is a JB based rom available, because I've really enjoyed stock JB on my Prime and would miss not having it.
I heard unlocking does remove the ability to use ota updates, so I was a little torn thinking I would not be able to use JB anymore.
This is very good news. Thanks!
Give me some feedback...
At the current moment my prime is being used as a daily driver. It is my college life all bundled in to one awesome device. Android version 4.0.3 ICS. It is rooted it has IML74. US_epad-9.4.2.28.2-20120529 It has latest superuser it has been backed up Voodoo OTA root keeper shows 100% The device is NOT UNLOCKED, it does not say that it is unlocked on start-up, ITS LOCKED but It has CWM 5.5.0.4 My first method of rooting was done though vipermods exploits Last time I updated I just flashed the proper/suitable stock .28 build that I have now through CWM from a rooted .21 stock
I can flash custom roms for unlocked devices but I am worried about a possible brick if I update to JB....but i remember unlocking the device when i was in .21 build...or before that....i need some guidance
Hey cool guys,
What in your professional opinion would you believe to be the best method to pursue? Should ICS users root before updating to JB or would you recommend that we update to JB and wait until root is released?
Thanks!
+1...i want to tether n get rid of all this bloatware (still on the latest ics software version e97011c)...im sure something will come out in the coming days/weeks till then I'm keeping it at ics
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If you read through the various threads, many people have reported that the update retained their root. It's also reported that the universal root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103) works for all versions. So it's really up to you. If it were me I'd root now and save a backup of root with vodoo ota rootkeeper before updating, if only because people at this point are more familiar with the ICS versions in case you have trouble.
jdock said:
If you read through the various threads, many people have reported that the update retained their root. It's also reported that the universal root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181103) works for all versions. So it's really up to you. If it were me I'd root now and save a backup of root with vodoo ota rootkeeper before updating, if only because people at this point are more familiar with the ICS versions in case you have trouble.
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Are you talking a nandroid or TiBu backup? If you're talking Nandroid, how do I make a backup? I'm rooted and otherwise stock. As I understand it I need to be freegee unlocked to use CWM or TWRP and that is how I'd make a full backup. I don't want to unlock just to backup, then have to relock and reflash. And if I'm completely off base, please kindly point me in the direction so I can relearn myself.
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Are you talking a nandroid or TiBu backup? If you're talking Nandroid, how do I make a backup? I'm rooted and otherwise stock. As I understand it I need to be freegee unlocked to use CWM or TWRP and that is how I'd make a full backup. I don't want to unlock just to backup, then have to relock and reflash. And if I'm completely off base, please kindly point me in the direction so I can relearn myself.
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Use the freegee app. It works great and relock is a snap.
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