yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sanjeezy91:
same here. so confused. first time using adb btw
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] totolita:
Error mounting sdcard

Hi,

I rooted and everything was fine. I even can use Titanium Backup. But, now I wanted to install the new version of CWM (I still have 3.0.2.8), but in recovery I get the "Error mounting sdcard" everytime. I already tried everything (fix permissions, format sdcard, pushed CWM_BLOB again), but nothing works.....and the sdcard works fine with my phone....any ideas?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] browngeek:
Initial questions

Hi

Have read through the whole thread, but just want to double check a few things before I embark on rooting my Transformer.

From what I understand, first thing I need to do is get ADB working.

After that it seems I need to downgrade my to 8.2.3.9 (I'm on 8.2.3.13 at present). I'm using a TW firmware, so I presume I need the TW version of 8.2.3.9.

After all of the above has been done, I can then follow the guide from the OP to root?

One other question, after rooting, it is possible to change the SKU version?

Sorry for the noob questions, I have read through the entire thread, but I did want to double check a few points.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sanjeezy91:
my god that was a trek and a half...on account of my noobness. thanks for the thread :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Blackhawk163:
anyone know how to downgrade to 3.0.1 from 3.1?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] deanhatescoffee:
I don't know but, just curious, why would you want to?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasimodo:
Well... i've just downgrade to 8.2.6.9 and try to root this EEE Pad!!!

Well.. .after more than 10 minutes, the terminal stays here:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell /data/local/
gingerbreakBB

[**] 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: 0084 GOT start: 0x00017368 GOT end: 0x000175e8

So the first time I've rebooted the Tablet but at the second try, it's the same.

What's wrong??

Regards,

Kasi
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] chowlala:
If you're a n00b and have no idea what ADB is all about, Custom Recoveries, insecure boot images, and etc.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU WAIT FOR A FLASHABLE METHOD INSTEAD.

A wrong move with ADB can leave you with a 10.1 paperweight.

Just saying.

Currently the latest OTA does not have a root method yet. Live with it. It'll come soon enough.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] abs_rio:
My transformer came with the 3.0.1 update. Want to confirm whether the method in the first post will work?

Also do I use CWM_BLOB_V5 instead of V4 because my build number is V8.2.3.9?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasimodo:
Thank you for your reply but... it's not too difficult to follow a guide.

So I've downgrade to 8.2.6.9 because it's the last release we can root.

Then i follow the guide and I'm stopped here... i don't get the "#" o perhaps there is sometiing wrong with what I do.

Regards

EDIT: Well after many tests I have the '#'... but I CAN'T WRITE anything in the terminal... What's wrong

EDIT 2: This time, it's done! I've done something wrong so for futur readers.

This command (4. run “adb shell” followed by “/data/local/gingerbreakBB”) means you have to first type "adb shell" then press ENTER, and afterwards only, type "/data/local/gingerbreakBB".

Otherwise, system runs the entire command but, when it's finished, he stops command line. So you couldn't type the command in step 11.

PS: sorry for my crappy english
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Yes use the blob v5, this method erik work for you just read writhing before you start.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] bobcatuk:
Followed the guide and it all worked well until i got to the following stage of the guide -

9. run “md5sum cwmblob_retransfer”

I get the output below -

D:\Mobile\Asus Transformer\Android SDK\platform-tools>md5sum cwmblob_retransfer

'md5sum' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

Any pointers on how to proceed, do i continue to step 11 in the guide, or do i need to do something additional to get md5sum working ?

EDIT - Ahh i see my md5sum is showing as md5sums with the additional "s" at the end, when i add this additional s into it i get the right output -

D:\Mobile\Asus Transformer\Android SDK\platform-tools>md5sums cwmblob_retransfer

MD5sums 1.2 freeware for Win9x/ME/NT/2000/XP+

Copyright (C) 2001-2005 Jem Berkes - http://www.pc-tools.net/

Type md5sums -h for help

[Path] / filename MD5 sum

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[D:\Mobile\Asus Transformer\Android SDK\platform-tools\]

cwmblob_retransfer d6939fb6b6cfe06a02106f63c24268d0

As the Hash matches the one at the bottom of the instruction page so i guess its all ok to continue to step 11 on the instructions.

EDIT 2 - All Done, installed PRIMORDIAL! v3.1, all working, thanks for the guide to make it happen :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Blackhawk163:
So I can run 3.1 special instead of official. (over clock etc . . .)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
On step 4 did you run it as two lines and not one?

should be

adb shell [Enter]

/data/local/gingerbreakBB [Enter]
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Cory1234:
Having the same problem, only the md5sums didn't fix it.

Any help?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You can opened5sum checker on your pc, browse to adb folder and manually check md5sum for the file cmblob retransfer
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasimodo:
Indeed you're right. I tried to type all words. I didn't wait for the ADB Shell.

All is right now.

Thank you.

Regards,

Kasi
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Cory1234:
I was able to go through all the steps. Everything seemed to have work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Mean Sixteen:
Just let it sit. I was curious why it looked like it was working and then sat doing nothing with the text you quoted.

It is still working. Just leave it. I went to smoke a cigarette and when I came back I had the #

Be patient.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] skeeterpro:
paul @modaco app? Most curious. Always open to worhtwhile apps. Link or thread?

thx
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mattcoz:
Is it expected that this process will wipe everything off your SD card? I had all my backups from my old transformer on there and now they're all gone.

edit: Damn! Yeah, there it is in the guide. "Micro SD card (backup all information as it could be wiped)" Now I feel stupid, but still kinda pissed. Why does it do this?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
"Transformer recovery app"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.modaco.transformerrecoveryboot
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mattcoz:
I'm unable to reboot into recovery after running through these steps, did I miss something? I tried holding down volume but then it wiped all my data, whoops.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] insight76:
Holy damn, I was nervous as hell, but everything worked great. Thanks for everyones questions and replies-
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Happened to me 1st time. Hold down vol down button + power button.

Soon as you see two lines of words appear, press vol up within 5 sec.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mattcoz:
Thanks, that worked. Why doesn't "adb reboot recovery" work?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] browngeek:
Thanks, managed to root following this guide and others kicking around.

One thing, Transformer is trying to download a system update. Should it be doing this?

If so, how do I stop it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mattcoz:
I'm wondering the same thing. I've "postponed" it the maximum 3 times and not sure what will happen next.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] quailallstar:
Waiting for someone to find a method to ROOT the new Honecomb 3.1 update :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] californiarailroader:
Same here :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mamaroro:
If i closed the commande window after step 5.... I have to redo all procedure?

At the end of step 5, i got a "bad luck" erroe message then it all stopped....

Now, my system in .9, cant find online update not see my microsd card....

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pilotbluemike:
im sincerely hoping for the same thing... ill be patient and give it a while.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] browngeek:
Paul O'brien posted on his twitter that he rooted the 3.1 OTA
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] quailallstar:
Is that the dude from MoDaCo?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] browngeek:
yep, that's the chap.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] 3tybagig:
Downgraded to V8.2.3.9

had some problems on first attempt

now getting "Cannot copy boomsh.: Permission denied"

try to execute and get

gingerbreakBB: permission denied

how to deal?

Ty

edit/ nailed it finally. had to downgrade, boot, factory reset, rerun all of root process. done. I now officially hate all ASUS execs. Have the not heard of the advantages of fastboot oem unlock. sorry for the rant.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Root is not going to stop it from downloading update.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] quailallstar:
Thanks! Waiting for this to become public or even some type of DIY :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rpavich:
Run the following then start from the beginning again

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/sh
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Run these two lines then start from step one

Run the following then start from the beginning again

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/sh

It only mean he made a rooted 3.1 rom that you can flash in CWM recovery.

Not that he have steps to root 3.1
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mattcoz:
I figured that, but is there a way to permanently dismiss the update?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Buembel:
What do I have to do?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] laxplaya116:
anyone have a link to stock 8.2.3.9 download?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
you typed it right?

adb push gingerbreakBB /data/local/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Look here, basically backup delete it

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14344429&postcount=169
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Buembel:
I copied my quote out of cmd. I did exactly as told in the instructions.

Also downgraded to .9

edit: ohhh... got it - the "\"s... Trying out now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sadlove:
Hi friends

Now I downgrade to 8.2.3.9 and rooted the device just fine

And now its asking me to upgrade

I want to know if I upgate to 8.2.3.13 do I still gonna be able to root again or I have to gowngrae again ?

Thanks in advance
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jocelyn:
You can only root from .9, .13 breaks root :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sadlove:
Thanks for fast replay

Is there a way to stops update notification?

B.r.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Use titanium backup and freeze DMClient.apk
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ToyTank:
IThanks to the OP for this. I have a couple questions. Just ordered my TF and dock.

What ROM are you guys using? I see primordial 3.1 seems popular. Heard some about modaco pack. I see a handful of custom kernels too.

Can you link your gmail account and use paid apps from market? I have a DINC, rooted, S-OFF, last evo radio, SR4, etc. Can you make calls to landlines with skype? I've read no Netflix love yet=(

What are the must have apps?

Has anyone found a good screen protector that fits? Locally all I see are IPAD 4:3 ones.

THANKS!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasimodo:
Why don't you make a downgrade then ROOt your device and then...

!Install Primordial 3.1 Custom ROMwith Android 3.1.

And you will have what you want... and with root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] GibMcFragger:
If you are rooted and on Primordial does installing the official update kill root?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] GibMcFragger:
Lol you just beat me to the reply. I should have scrolled up, hahaha.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Assuming you can install update on a rooted device (some rooted phone will not install update), I would think it will kill root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] GibMcFragger:
Thanks. That's what I figured. I just killed the update service so it would stop nagging me and i'll leave it at that.

Sent from my Colorful Themed GladiATRIX on Bell using the XDA Premium App.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] psufan5:
If I am already on 3.1 am I sol?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Not really, downgrade root and flash a rooted 3.1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106587
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] psufan5:
Seems easy enough... ill try that thank you!!!

Does OCing this bad boy help with its sluggish feeling?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
As of now there's not a stable OC kernel yet. I know there's one right now but a few issues IIRC.

Once the OC kernel is available it should help.

Also 3.1 is much better, no sluggish but when I was on 3.0.1 and OC kernel,

it was smooth as butter IMO
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sadlove:
Thanks that really helped

B.r.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] bossei:
Is it really necessary to downgrade to root 3.1? Are there similar instruction for rooting 3.1 from scratch?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jocelyn:
1. Yes

2. No, not yet
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] betaboy00:
Hi

I download the V4 blob pack and the md5 checksum doesn't match what's posted on the 1st post by OP..is this correct?

This is my md5 check sum generated on my download

3C8B55CB242941E19CE19839B8B21BC5 *TF101_BLOB_ROOT.zip

is this correct?

Edit: NM..the md5 checksum is correct for the CWM_BLOB_V4...the above is checksum for the zip..stupid me. Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] azizmulhim:
I have a asus transformer 3.1 with build number 8.4.4.5.

I tried the procedure several times but did not work.

Do I need to install old stock ROM 3.0.1 to get root?

$ /data/local/gingerbreakBB

[**] 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 PT_DYNAMIC of size 240 (30 entries)

[+] Found GOT: 0x00017368

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

[*] vold: 0000 GOT start: 0x00017368 GOT end: 0x000175e8
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Yes you will need to downgrade to 3.0.1(.9), root than flag a 3.1 rooted rom
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] kooldawghd2:
Does anyone know how to stop the Asus update service after rooting and installing primordial 3.1???
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Look at post #523
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] steftolo:
The first time I tried rooter, the scripts are loaded but not "# ". So I try again and here I have this:

C:\androidSDK\tools>adb push gingerbreakBB /data/local/

938 KB/s (21588 bytes in 0.022s)

C:\androidSDK\tools>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/gingerbreakBB

C:\androidSDK\tools>adb shell

$ /data/local/gingerbreakBB

/data/local/gingerbreakBB

[**] 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: 0082 GOT start: 0x00017368 GOT end: 0x000175e8

And I expect more than 10 minutes but nothing .....

Can anyone help me?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
What firmware are you on? This method only work for 3.0.1 (8.2.3.9)

anything above that need to be downgrade before rooting.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] steftolo:
V. 3.0.1

Build: HRI66.WW _eepad-8.2.3.9
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
try a different sd card
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] steftolo:
Yet I feel that I have correctly downgrade to 8.2.3.9?

Root and there is no need for the SD reader?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You need to have a micro sd card in the TF at all time during rooting procedure.

Be warn it will wipe all data of your sd card so back it up if it's important.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timmay2t:
I must be missing something somewhere, everything installs and checks out just fine.

I'm on win 7 64 bit and i get an unrecognized on the md5sum but i pulled it and checked it and i'm fine. But this thing will not boot into recovery. What am i missing?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
hold vol down and power button.

Soon as you see 2 small lines of words push vol up within 5 sec.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] steftolo:
Thank you, I'll try again tonight with an SD card into the reader during the procedure root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] californiarailroader:
I see they still haven't rooted the stock 3.1, any ideas of when it might be?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] californiarailroader:
I am surprised nobody has rooted 3.1 yet, is there a reason why it's taking so long?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] steftolo:
Thank you, my TF is rooted :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
In the amount of times between these two posts, you could have downgraded, root and flash 3.1 rooted ROM already.:D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] deadman3000:
I don't have a MicroSD yet (Ordered but waiting on delivery). Can I root from an SD card on the keyboard dock?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] californiarailroader:
Lol Yeah, but my Transformer is doing great now on the stock 3.1, all I want to do is root it to run things like Root Explorer, so I'll just wait ;)

Edit-It seems I won't have to wait long either, woo hoo! :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115815&page=4

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wingtytn:
hey guys i received my transformer about 2 weeks ago its great ... when i received it and turned it on my transformer auto updated itself to 3.1 now my question is with this root will it update the newest update out...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You will not be able to update via OTA with root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pmnuon:
need assistance

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell /data/local/

gingerbreakBB

everytime i hit enter after this command, i get /data/local/

gingerbreakBB: not found

any help would be greatly appreciated
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
It should be two lines not one.

adb shell [enter]

/data/local/gingerbreakBB [enter]
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pmnuon:
Same thing happens with two lines
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Did you put all the needed files in the adb folder?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pmnuon:
Yes, still no dice. Ill just wait for a 3.1 root, unless there is one out already. I just bought this bad boy yesterday so this is new to me
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
3.1 root is out. search for nvflash method.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kainous:
Does this work for HRI66.US_epad-8.2.3.13 running Android 3.0.1?

I've searched this thread and I've seen mention of 8.2.3.9 but not 8.2.3.13 :/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Use the nvflash method, it will work for all version.

This methods only work for 8.2.3.9
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rajuki:
I just downgraded to 8.2.3.9 but I cant proceed further. Dang!

I just can't get my PC (Win7 64-bit) to recognize my TF101.

I plugged it in first time and it installed the drivers and such and i was presented with the window to open the TF101 contents. But Asus Sync does not recognize my TF101 no matter what I do. I switched off the USB debugging and pc did try to installed ASUS MTP but failed. I downloaded the drivers manually and tried to update but windows says that latest drivers are already installed.

Now then, what to do? Switch it off or somehow go to recovery?

Help is much appreciated!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rajuki:
NVM. Sorted it out.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] eddieul:
Can I have one stupid question? Can I ROOT my TF without dock ( usb connector )?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Yes you can, all these method of root are actually without dock.

You only meed your USB/charging cable to hook your TF to your PC.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] eddieul:
Thx alot...I though,that I need real usb. I did not know,that "charging" connector can work as usb.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] P4k1t0:
Ok i got some problems on root my TF

i have HRI66.WW_epad-8.2.3.13-20110511

And im stucked on vold: 0087 GOT start: 0x00017368 GOT end: 0x000175e8

Can someone help me please?

I have tried this method http://androidroot.mobi/asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-root-cwm-recovery/ (i think is nvflash method) but the same problem, changed usb port and nothing too, TF is full charged.

What can i do? can someone help me please?

Thank you so much
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Cosmichunter:
Hi,

I have exactly the same issue as described above, I have tried several times but cannot get any further.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
that is not the nvflash, that method in your link only work for 8.2.3.9

try this

http://tabletroms.com/forums/showthread.php?976-Nvflash-Unbricking-and-forever-root!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shiznt:
You can also downgrade your Tablet to 8.2.3.9, root it and then install a custom ROM ect.

Just download the relivant file from the first post and follow instructions in post #47 in this thread.

http://asustransform.com/forum/inde...-Honeycomb-3.1-&-Other-Non-Rootable-Firmwares
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] trader37:
There are 57 pages of posts in the thread so forgive me if this has already been covered. I did a search for my version but couldn't find anything...

My Build Number shows: HMJ37.US_epad-8.4.4.5-20110527

The Kernel Version shows: 2.6.36.3-00001-gf377a2b

Android version: 3.1

Can I root this version? Can I use the link on the first post for doing so?

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You would need to downgrade first, root than flash a 3.1 rom.

I recommend you use the nvflash method.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shiznt:
Yes but you will need to follow my post above. Mine was running the same software revision.

Downgraded it and rooted it without any issues.