yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ondoy1943:
If you follow this rooting procedure, there is no need to downgrade the 8.4.4.5 firmware:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125714
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] W4LLY:
Hello.

I'm trying to root my Transformer Tablet. I get up to this part.

All I want to know is if the flashing "_" is what I'm supposed to have, or if it already failed. I'm letting it sit for over 10 minutes, and just want to make sure there isn't something else I'm doing wrong in this whole process. This is the first device i've had problems rooting..

http://i55.tinypic.com/9lhd0i.png

Kernel: Kernel 2.6.36.3-00001-gf377a2b
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shiznt:
You need to either downgrade or follow the nvflash method.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] W4LLY:
nvflash is for unbricking, though?

How would I downgrade?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Nvflash will load a rooted rom. Search thread for downgrading if you want to go that route
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnathan9:
The nvflash method will fully wipe/format you tf. No downgrade needed.

Follow that guide and you'll have root. I did it in under 10 mins.

X100 simplified compared ADB step-by-step.

;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] W4LLY:
I like simple..:P
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gobluewolverines4:
Okay, I'm a major noob. Anyway to root w/out use of ADB? for some reason i can't get it to work. Is there like a one click root? lol
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] CheeseMcGee:
It appears that if you have the 8.4.4.11-20110711 update, you have no choice but to use the nvflash method.

I downgraded/rooted my first TF two months ago with no issue. Today I am trying to root my second TF that I bought last week and I have tried every method under the sun to downgrade to no avail. Apparently ASUS has patched the ability to downgrade with the 8.4.4.11 version! :mad:

I am actually quite comfortable with ADB - now I have to break out of my comfort zone and use nvflash - hope its easy! ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 24601:
It is. Watch the video first, that was helpful. I am on a mac so adb with the TF was not possible. I broke out an old hp running vista (stick a hot needle in my eye) and was able to nvflash in less than 15 minutes. Had to install the drivers, but the video was dead on on how to do that. Good luck.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] CheeseMcGee:
DUDE! That couldn't have been simpler - Literally a One Click Root! I spent more time downloading the rom than it took to root and restore! :D

Warning: If you are doing this method really late at night and you are already tired, go get a cup of coffee before you listen to the drone of the dude doing the video. His instructions are DEAD ON, but he couldn't have sounded more bored. ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] caleb220:
I tried to go through and find a solution, but no luck :( I keep getting stuck after the exploit make take awhile. It just stops there. I did use the recent upgrade released from asus, I think this may be the problem. What do I need to do in order to get root? I mainly just want root for netflix. Is there a way I can get netflix working without root? Thank you for your time.

EDIT: May the moderators forgive my ignorance. I looked through all the early pages looking for an answer, but the answer was on the last page. FORGIVE ME OH GREAT ONES!!!!! I am trying out NVflash right now. NETFLIX HERE I COME!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 24601:
FYI, for many, Netflix does not connect on the TF. If you get it to work, pls post your steps.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mmmboba:
i get to that point as well and i'm able to type but the md5sum says it's not found or something
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lintrix:
Hm.. well i'm getting a bit worried now. It's up to 16000 and still nothing. Did it take this long for you guys?

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
No where near that long. Maximum 2 minutes .. and even that may be too long. Are you sure that you did the chmod 777 ? I'm not really sure why you're getting faults. Do you have USB debugging on in settings? I'm sure you do but eh .. I have no idea why you're getting those faults
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lintrix:
Thanks for the reply. yeah, i did the chmod 777. I have restarted the process again.

Does Gingerbreak require the MiniSD card inserted? I forgot to on my last try, and inserted it halfway through.

It worked!

however, i am stuck on the frozen # as well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
Yeah, the microSD needs to be in.

While I hate that you couldn't get it to work either, I'm at least glad that it wasn't just two of us. I've been using ADB and Android for a while .. so this not working is kind of bugging me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lintrix:
Did you do the update as i did?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
I attempted to do the root .. but end up the same place as you. What do you mean the update as you did? I followed directions as per the website 100%, and regardless of methods .. always end up at the # prompt unable to type. I did notice though, I tried rebooting the device .. and once I did everything that I typed (even though it looked as though it wasn't being inputed) showed up on the screen. Hard to explain, but yeah. Dunno .. maybe I need to install and set up the Asus Sync on my PC?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lintrix:
Sorry, i mean did you update your firmware on the Transformer before doing this?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
Ohhh, yeah. I know that there will be an update soon enough .. for both root and CWM, so I'm not too stressed. :)

4-14 FOTA US/Canada TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] seshmaru:
I did have to install Asus PC suite before everything worked FYI
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
I had to install Asus PC suite as well before I could even start to get ADB to even recognize the device.

Just got up and gave it another go, and stuck again. Mine runs through and I generally am getting the # after ~3 minutes or less.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
Hmm .. I doubt that'll fix our particular issue though however. I've had ADB set up for all my other devices .. Typing ADB Devices lists my device as well, so not sure why I'd need the PC Sync. The problem is .. the shell Command Prompt window, becomes totally unresponsive to inputted text.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
Finally found a way to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

got all the files copied across

did the following

adb shell

Got the $ sign

then ran

./data/local/gingerbreakBB

it ran and finally when it got to the # sign, I could type and got CWM flashed

Yippeee

Update

Clockwork Mod does work, was able to make a nandroid backup

Titanium Backup is a no go, guess its do to busybox missing.... Anyone know when we'll get busybox for the transformer?

Otherwise everything seems to running good.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dictionary:
Thank you!!! This worked. I suppose they should fix step 4, and make it into two steps.

4. Type adb shell

5. Type ./data/local/gingerbreakBB

The way they have it, it can be misconstrued as "adb shell ./data/local/gingerbreakBB"

About busybox, have you clicked on "problems?" in Titanium, and downloaded via Titanium?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Knight77:
Sorry for the naive question...but before to start do I have to send my Transformer in Recovery mode?

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
Well I found part of my problem, for some reason, its saying I don't have root privilages.

Opened a terminal window on the tablet, and tried su, and got permission denied. Now I'm really stumped.

su shows up in /system/bin/ and superuse.apk is installed, but failing on root access

Update

Not able to get root access on the device for some reason.

Tried redownloading and repushing su

did a chmod to 755

But on reboot still no go, any attempt to su gets access denied
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] seshmaru:
did you use chmod 755 instead of 666 for su?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
Yep see post right above, did chmod 755, rebooted but still nothing.

Update

Got some time to try messing with it again, but still no luck.

Even tried chmod 777 on su

Currently using root explorer it shows the following for su

su

29 Feb 08 2:33:00 rwxrwxrwx 25.71k

and under properties owner and group show as root

I'm totally stumped on why this won't work.

Update Again

Finally got it working

had to add some extra steps

used these lines

ln -s /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su

chmod 06755 /system/bin/su

from this thread on getting su for honeycomb on the nook

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-941445.html

Doing this finally gave me the superuser request pop up, had titanium backup install busybox, and now all is well
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mb2k:
Wonder if I can get some help with this piece. I was able to complete all the steps and still no su (tried running TB.) Where exactly is the line above entered? from a command prompt, or after adb shell? Sorry if it's a noob question. I haven't had much experience with adb, but usually have been able to follow the instructions

Thanks.

Tony
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] lordgodgeneral:
I did it via adb

adb remount

then

adb shell

wait for #

then type the commands
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Have you seen the thread about the xoom patch? Netflix working for me now on my tf
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] caleb220:
Well, first I rooted it using NVflash, it was simple and quick. Second, I applied the patch found here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1178773

Then I downloaded netflix from that forum, and bam, I now have netflix on my tablet. Words can not describe how happy I am. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fredrick90005:
Hi guys, need your help. This will my firs time trying to root my android. I just finish settting up the ADB on my comp. I just got this tablet yesterday and im excited to root this beast.

My device is android version is 3.1

Kernel version: Hmj37.US_epad-8.4.4.5.2-20110603

Now my device wants to update to 3.2 but i just havent proceed to it yet. Now If i update to 3.2 will i still be able to root it? Or stick to 3.1 then root? My goal to try to acheive Netflix

If i stick to 3.1, will this setup work?

forum. xda-developers. com/ showthread.php?t=1125714

If i update to 3.2. im thinking of following this

androidroot. mobi/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-root-cwm-recovery/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Doesn't really matter because this method will NOT work for you 3.1 or 3.2

Search for NVFlash method.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fredrick90005:
I see....will this guide work for me

forum.xda-developers .com/showthread.php?t=1123429
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] droyd4life:
have adb set up but...?

I set up adb, but I don't know what run adb push gingerbreakBB \data\local\ is. Im a noob, how am i supposed to understand this? I have a vibrant (one click rooted =P) so this is wayyy more confusing. It says extract the files to the adb folder, i dont have an adb folder, i have an adb program and when i click on it, a window opens and all these words pop up and then the window closes super fast. :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You run those command with the command window. Check your firmware as this rooting method is old. Newer NVVlash method probably little easier imo
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] vrundmc:
What is the recommended root method right now? Getting my transformer this week and wanted to download everything in advance. Stick with this thread or does someone have a suggestion for newer root steps.

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Vandam500:
Searched the guide and most of this thread but could not find a answer. I have a newly purchased TF (B60) running 3.2; is this the right guide for it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
No, this is pretty old method.

NVFlash is what you're looking for
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Vandam500:
Gotcha, thanks :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ElChouch:
Stuck when attempting to temp root

Hi all,

Following this rooting method i'm being stuck at the very first step, here is a screenshot of where the process seems to stop (waited 40 minutes in that state, nothing happens), if anyone has a clue it would be helpful !

Thanks

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/sansreda.png
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ondoy1943:
This is apparently an old method; better use any of the following new ones:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16239991&postcount=1

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15974068&postcount=1

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14760983&postcount=1
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lunchbox115:
I just wanted to root my TF with Ubuntu like described in the first post of this thread, but when I type /.adb devices, I get the following message:

List of devices attached
????????????	no permissions

When I do this with my Galaxy S, there are no problems and I can do all stuff with ADB. So what do I do wrong? I checked the md5sum of the files (they are correct), copied them to my adb-folder (which is actually in .../android-sdk/platform-tools), connect my TF to my computer (USB-debugging is enabled by default) and then start adb.

Do I need special USB-drivers? Is it possible to root with Ubuntu on my PC or do I have to use Win7 (right now adb only works on Ubuntu, not on my Win7-partition...).

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Do I need NVFlash for rooting (I don't know, what NVFlash exactly does to my tablet :o)?

EDIT²: Tried it with Win7 too and everything is working fine - strange, really strange... Isn't there any possibility to use Ubuntu for this?

EDIT³: Now it stucks here (screenshot is attached), can anybody help? :)

[IMG=http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6997/rootn.th.png][/IMG]

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
What is your firmware? This method only work for older 3.0.x (V8.2.3.9) anything newer it will not work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lunchbox115:
Mine is 8.6.5.7, so it won't work? Which root method do you recommend then? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
There's a few thread depending on what you want, stock root, custom root ect...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1185104

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1123429
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lunchbox115:
Thanks! :)

I want to get root access and CWM cause I want to flash custom-ROMs too. But I'll read through the links you posted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rafarataneneces:
Same exact thing happens to me
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] speedbird787:
I bought my Transformer yesterday. Looking for some sort of one click rooting, want to try prime rom ;)

but unfortunately upgraded to 8.6.5.9

what do you guys suggest ? or point me to right direction. as i saw alot of step by step guides but still confused because of my 8.6.5.9 :s

Edit = Got it ... took the risk. all good. now trying to upgrade to Prime 1.8
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Onepagebook:
would you please be kind for sharing your way to root?

Thanks in advance.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] diiiooon1989:
i have bought my tf yesterday

but my kernel is : 2.6.36.3-00003

and build number : htj85b.WW_epad-8.6.5.9

so i cant root

i tried every methode
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] p3anut:
I finally decided to root (had the TF for a few weeks) but I stupidly updated to 8.6.5.9 when it came out :( How far off is a WW root for this version? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nerja07:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198303
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MattHorner:
So I'm confused as to if those on 8.6.5.9 can or cannot root?!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Lunchbox115:
You can root if you don't have the >B70 with new SBK. I rooted mine withbrk's RootKit script without any problems. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarDor:
never mind... I already found it
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sonny788:
Hey Guys, So i can't root my ASUS (8.6.5.9) and B70 right?

Or can you?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rafarataneneces:
A LOT of keyboard warriors will insult you because you ask questions without "reading"

In my experience the way to do it is installing Prime and forgetting about your original ROM

That's how I did it, it was worth it I guess

Was able to install Netflix and install all the programs that DO require ROOT like Titanium Backup, Root Manager, Autorun Manager...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ILoveAndroid77:
Maybe some publicitiy could put some pressure on Asus, so they stop their Anti-Root and release the key for the B70 and B80 (B90 ...) and other futures devices, or provide an official way to unlock, like HTC and Sony Ericsson did.

Twitter your opinion at @AsusUK and @ASUS to get Asus to follow HTC and Sony E., rather than protecting their devices.

And/or post on the Facebook page "ASUS"

The more the better ..!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Stricly:
rooting

Hi there,

Im a newby and have no experience with rooting a tf101 so im starting from there.

I have experience with the galaxy s since i rooted that one a thousant of time but this seems to be alot different so that why i ask if there is a rooting guide wich explains the method of rooting from a stock rom and for obviously a newby.

Wich step needs to be done first en than whats next you know.

Maybe there is a guide somewhere but there are to many posts for me to go through.

Sorry for bothering people here but i need to root my tf101 asap.

Without root there is not much flaviour if you know what i mean.

Thanks so much. :o
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
This method probably don't work anymore for newer tf. The nvflash method is what you need to look for assuming you didn't get a tf with the new sbk
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Stricly:
Like i said im a newby so i have no idea what the new sbk is or what a sbk is to begin with hahaha, im sorry
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Post your serial number, its at the bottom of your tf on a sticker. Its also on the box that out came in.

Should be BxOxxxxxxxx(x= numbers and letters
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ksporry:
Guys, I am trying to follow the instructions on the link on the first post of this threat but I get stuck at step 4):

"

4. run “adb shell” followed by “/data/local/gingerbreakBB”

5. Wait up to 10 minutes for gingerbreak to do its stuff, once its done you will have SU (#) symbol

"

I never get the # symbol, no matter how long I wait. Now I have to add. I am using a mac and on that mac I am using "android file transfer" to be able to connect the TF101 to my Mac.

What I get in the stream is:

"

[**] Gingerbreak/Honeybomb -- android 2.[2,3], 3.0 softbreak

[**] (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. All rights reserved.

[**] Kudos to jenzi, the #brownpants-party, the Open Source folks,

[**] Zynamics for ARM skills and Onkel Budi

[**] donate to 7-4-3-C@web.de if you like

[**] Exploit may take a while!

[+] Detected honeycomb! Starting honeybomb mode (scale=10).

[+] Found system: 0xaff181a1 strcmp: 0xaff37b85

[+] Found PT_DYNAMIC of size 240 (30 entries)

[+] Found GOT: 0x00017368

[+] Using device /devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.2/mmc_host/mmc1

[*] vold: 0086 GOT start: 0x00017368 GOT end: 0x000175e8

"

and that's it... nothing else ever happened after that.

I do have USB debugging set to "on"

Help please... (eg a dum dum description of exactly what to do and how, i.e. every keystroke, would be very useful. Especially when the link on the first post leaves behind that when you do "adb shell", in step 4, you also should do <enter> before entering any other comands...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
^^^What firmware are you on? This only work for older firmware.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ksporry:
I'm on HRI66.CN_epad-8.2.3.13-20110511

If that's too new, then please let me know the process for my version, thanks :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
The last firmware this work on would be 8.2.3.9

The good news is you're on a firmware that's downgrade able.

You can either downgrade to 8.2.3.9 and use this method or you can use the

NVFlash method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1123429

or

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198303&highlight=downgrade+firmware
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ksporry:
hmm, these seem to focus on the use of windows or Linux. I have a Mac...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ksporry:
So, can anyone tell me how to downgrade perhaps? considering my tab is NOT rooted and therefore I cannot install a ROM?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Go here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106587
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Crusoe86:
Hello,

I have a Asus Eee Pad Slider (SL101).

Can I use the TF101 root guide and tools, too?

And the ROMs? Are they usable, too?

The only difference should be the included keyboard at the SL101...

Thank you for reply :)

Many regards :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
i would assumed the Slider have the new SBK which not rootable right now
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 2leaponover1:
Is this the preferred and most efficient newest method to use? I noticed the post was back from April so I just wanted to make sure i'm at the right place.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
This method is probably outdated.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 2leaponover1:
Would someone so kindly direct me to the best method? Transformer is on the way :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] G-FACE:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1185104 That one is working like a charme.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
you gonna have to wait and see what your serial number is when you get it. might not be rootable
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jackalx:
How do I check if I have b70 model or not?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 2leaponover1:
Man, don't tell me that!! Someone has to be able to root it no matter what!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
look under your tablet somewhere near the charging port, there's a sticker with your serial # on it.

Also look on the box
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jackalx:
Thanks.

I have a B80 that means I can't do anything huh?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] philippebla:
and B80 no for the moment ,the B70 arent not root arfffffffff

amitiés
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
some B70 are rootable
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dainese01:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMcMVDUbpis

although i am running latest firmware on B8 serial, so still investigating my options.

3.2 stock runs good anyway. but in typical geek fashion, i want to maximise :o
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] bonstio:
I have a B90. It seems I have no chance //cries
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
Just got my transformer its a B50 so best thing is I go with this guide?!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
if your firmware is old enough you can use this thread. If not the link you posted is good or any of the nvflash ROM is good
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
the Firmware of my device is 8.6.5.13 so guess its not old enough
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] thebadfrog:
nm....whats the freaking point
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
So how can I downgrade to .9 ?

Sorry, I'm new with this device