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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] skydirt:
It worked flawlessly pre 8.4.4.11 update. If you updated to 8.4.4.11 it would NOT work.(endless boot screen) The new change in directions reflect the NEW update at the bottom of the post for people who have upgraded to 8.4.4.11.

Are you actually 8.4.4.11?

The base instruction method AND download, DOES NOT work on 8.4.4.11 unless you include the newly attached 8.4.4.11 file at the bottom of the post.

NO! If you are already 8.4.4.11, then apply the root as directed with the newly added files.

If you are 8.4.4.5 then update to 8.4.4.11 then go through the root process.

There is some confusion and I can see where.

Originally, pre 8.4.4.11 there directions are perfect. The original download link is perfect.

IF you are on 8.4.4.5.

This root method alone, does NOT WORK on 8.4.4.11! ( creates boot loop )

Now, what mashi has done, is created a "patch" of types

IF you have 8.4.4.11

You still need to download the original root kit files. AND the newly added 8.4.4.11 file.

Unpack the original root kit files.

Unpack the new 8.4.4.11 patch files.

Take the new 8.4.4.11 files and place them in /tf_rootkit_31/root

This will overwrite the OLD boot files for 8.4.4.5

At this point, Start from step 1.

This will root your US 8.4.4.11!

For those with a WW version , please wait till mashi has released a WW version.

To recap.

The original directions and root kit files will root your 8.4.4.5 perfectly

but will not work on 8.4.4.11

The new directions ( refering to extracting the new 8.4.4.11 files ) plus the old directions, plus the original root kit, plus the new 8.4.4.11 root files will root your 8.4.4.11 perfectly

but will not work on 8.4.4.5
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rpavich:
THIS was the element that I missed.....notice the "root" on the end of that file path....I was putting the 84411 files into the tf_rootkit_31 folder!

All is well now.... :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jhanford:
Got the same issue.

Here's how I got there:

- Stock 3.1 NVFlash

- Manual update to 8.4.4.11 through stock recovery

- Pure Root 3.1 NVFlash root and cwm with patched recovery.img and boot.img

Each time I allow it to boot and went to the home screen

Upon reboot and access to CWM, I get the error above. I'm also unable to flash solarnz's 3.1.0.1 cwm
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rpavich:
Except that I get the same error everyone else is getting in the CWM.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] aatrek:
Just got rooted - thanks for the easy-to-follow guide!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tidixon:
Confirmed works.

Upgraded OTA 844411. Applied boot.img in 84411.zip. Reinstalled su and Superuser.apk.

On first attempt, apps requiring root failed to get root permissions, but I... had root access. I reinstalled su and Superuser.apk and rebooted. Apps requiring root worked as expected.

Thanks again!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheIneffable:
I used this method to just root my transformer without clockworkmod or installing rom. So I am running stock 3.1. But now that I made my decision to flash a custom recovery and rom, I have no idea how to flash cwm. I tried to enter into APX mode so I can try to run root_bat.app and and cwm.bat, but I press power + volume Up and the screen doesn't turn on, but the notification on my computer says USB plugged in. I tried to do power + vol down and enter into the recovery, then I did the power + vol up...and what a mistake that was haha. Everytime I turned on the TF, It took me to a password screen which didn't allow me to even use the tf. At least I had the option to do a full wipe and now I am back to where I started...A rooted TF running stock 3.1. Can I just copy the cwm recovery to the root of the sdcard and flash it or do I NEED to run cwm.bat?

(Take this into consideration; I rooted my device before the 8.4.4.11 update and I don't have the 8.4.4.11 update, so that is not really a problem)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Shawn_230:
Why don't you people read before asking a question? 99.99% possibility some other noob has already asked the question, and been answered.

Just two or three pages back someone was appartently having the same issue as you, and he did some research and found out APX mode doesn't actually turn on your screen, the only way you know your tablet is in APX mode is by the USB notification and sound on your computer.

So you actually did get it into APX mode. Just do it again and do what you were going to do before... and next time, please do a search.

This goes for the lot of you, all these complaints about the new root resulting in a boot loop, and the only issue was those same people can't read basic English... the devs do all these amazing work for free, and the majority of users can't even be bothered to read the devs' directions and not clutter up the forums with basic question that have already been covered.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] decepticon:
Worked fine to root on 8.4.4.11 and install CWM but getting the missing bitmap errors and will not let me flash the latest CWM or any rom. Just crashes and restarts CWM.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] majedev:
NOTICE: These are pure stock boot and recovery images, pulled from WW 8.4.4.11 and they are not intended for rooting.

Here you go:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18209120/recovery_ww.img

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18209120/boot_ww.img

Edit: oops, just seen your updated post with ww boot. Anyways, I'll leave these here in case someone needed them..
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nikh.aurora:
Can anyone please upload the files to dropbox etc. because it dosent download for me

PLEASE HELP:(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Can anybody with an updated CWM Recovery installed make a recovery.img file using the above command?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] knox420:
Sorry, I'm entirely new on the Transformer. Does the version (download) from the 1st post work for the ww version or do I have to replace recovery.img and boot.img with your images?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] majedev:
These are original stock boot and recovery images, intended for DEV use. Use the one from 1st post for rooting.

Updated my post to avoid confusion,,
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] knox420:
Thank you for the clarification. So you say the ones from the 1st post DO WORK for ww Transformers, right?

EDIT: Thank you guys. Can confirm that it worked like a charm on a ww 8.4.4.11
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mashi:
anyone using ww version ? please let me know if it works.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Headcase_Fargone:
I picked up a Transformer yesterday here in the US and went ahead and accepted the update that it immediately prompted me for. Build number shows as HMJ37.US_epad-8.4.4.11-20110711. Just to be 100% certain, have there been any issues with the files currently in the OP or am I set to go ahead and root?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jiggad369:
Followed the steps to the T last night. It was flawless but Cwm is the onlly thing not working. Gives image errors and won't update.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] xoprotomanxo:
works

Tested and confirmed to work on my transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rpavich:
Same here.

Has anyone rooted the 8.4.4.11 version and confirmed that CWM is working as it should?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Pyrot1c:
i also did this last night, root worked great, but cwm is throwing errors :/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] knox420:
Can confirm that it works on ww

Haven't flashed CWM, though
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] amokoma:
Root working great on 8.4.4.11, but CWM is not working.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wildcheese:
I've tried to reinstall su and superuer, but somehow not succeeding. When I start adb remount - it sais : "error: device not found" . Any ideas? If I do the root in APX mode I get the messages that the phone update is succesful
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] housry23:
I just got my Transformer today and did this before updating. Will I be able to update after rooting?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] housry23:
Clockwork worked for me...Booting into recovery is a little different on the Transformer. If you press vol down and power at the same time you will see on the upper right hand corner of the screen it says to push vol up to go to recovery kernel so you have to push vol up after the screen pops on from pressing vol down and power.

Also make sure you have a microsd card in for Clockwork to work properly!! I was getting errors too until I put in a microsd card. I think there is a version that has been modified to work for the Transformer without it, but if you want to backup now, you will have to put in a sdcard.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] almaalma74:
this method is maybe pure but not simple and not working, great time waster topic
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] housry23:
Worked first try for me. If you need help just ask. No need to bash someone that is trying to help you. It worked for several people. Where are you stuck at?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] LiNxGT:
I'm having the same issue. Wont allow me to flash any zips, so I cannot patch Netflix to get it to work :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mashi:
Please use old cwm instead of new one.. please let me know if it works
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Ghisy:
I'm getting my TF tomorrow (I live in Europe so it'll be a WW model I guess). I'm used to Android and rooting (bought a Desire when it came out in April 2010).

But I'm really really confused by this rooting guide, can I actually apply this to my WW TF? Which files are needed? (I see the megaupload link but also 2 attached files)

Sorry for the n00b question but I'd like not to brick my brand new toy right away! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Mashi, I've sent you a private message, please read it. thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jhanford:
I think you'll find that what people are saying is that CWM is broken, not "I don't know how to get into CWM". The recovery image that has been posted does not seem to work properly.

If you "pure root" stock 3.1 (8.4.4.5), ITS CWM is working fine and as expected.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rexant1:
i made a big goof, i forgot to add the two files in the 8.4411 zip and i did all the steps through 4c when i go to reboot it just stays at the eee pad splash screen, what do i do? :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jiggad369:
Where can I find this ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] glgehman:
OK, just to recap, for the newbs and chronically specific:

This only works from Windows at the moment.

I must be sure that I have working ADB (ie: Windows-specific TF USB drivers installed) - because APX sets the TF to be receptive to info from a computer, but doesn't guarantee that the computer knows how to talk to it.

I will have downloaded the .zip file and checked its integrity (is there a MD5?) and then unzipped it to a folder on my desktop.

APX mode is local to the tablet. (Q) Do I connect the tablet via USB to my Windows PC before I enable APX mode or after, or it doesn't matter?

In the following steps, these run commands are all performed by double-clicking the relevant files (many Windows users' settings won't display the .bat file name suffix, so it will just say Root or CWM, etc.) in the folder I unzipped on my desktop.

Not at home so haven't had a chance to try it. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for exactly what I was waiting for!!!

glg
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tharonald1981:
i also tried this method, first to scripts went well,

6. run root_app.bat (to install superuser and su) dit not work, device not found, i uninstalled asus sync and installed adb driver succesfully.

Still no device, i am going to this again from the start
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tharonald1981:
still not working, i also don't know how to start cmw. anyone?

when i connect to my pc i see adb compatible device and mtp device, both with drivers installed
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] peacemaster:
Works perfectly. Cheers!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tharonald1981:
WTF, did you do this with 3.1 WW? adb just doesn't see my device, did it from windows7 32bit with administrator commandprompt

tried adb kill-server and adb start-server. no change

i see this as driver for adb ASUS android composite adb interface, driver data 6-12-2010 and driver version 4.0.0.0
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] cyberchuck9000:
This method hosed my Transformer. I can no longer mount anything on my PC, which is making it impossible for me to actually get any files on the device.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] majikfox:
Can someone re-write this howto in human-readable english?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Brondar1:
so bottom line..does this script work and has anyone tested it enough to verify it does not "hose" the transformer like it did to Cyberchucks mount abilities?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mmaki:
Had same problems here. all steps until 6 no problem. cmd 'adb devices' didn't list my device so step 6 failed.

But... I installed the adb drivers on my machine and directly start to proceed the root batches. It looks like Windows (or ADB driver or whatever) needs a reboot after installing. So I solved this by rebooting my machine and proceed with step 6 -> successful. Maybe this helps someone else.

Works perfectly! Thanks! :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] blior32017:
Thanks Works :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] clarksonator:
Worked here. Used the linux version of nvflash from the unbricking thread and had no problems. I can still my mount my TF on my MacBook as before.

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] stevm:
Verified worx,just did it,I'm rooted on stock 3.1.steps 1-6 went with no glitch,and for step 6 I had to start server in adb,and after that run root-app.bat.My tf rebooted and voila I'm rooted.Checked with busybox and rootchecker.I hope this will help. Thank you ,again
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] cky2000:
mashi, first I have to say thank you very much :)

second ...YES IT WORKS.....people follow the instructions and have the right drivers installed. It is very simple and it takes about 3mins.

I have tried this with the US and WW on winblows 7 X64 and both times it worked perfectly....No!!! my TF101 is not hosed.....

again, mashi your work is much appreciated. Thank you.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Eyedoctor2:
Sorry to be such a newbie, but can you please explain the steps involved in:

for step 6 I had to start server in adb,and after that run root-app.bat.

How exactly did you "start server in adb"?

Thanks in advance!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Brondar1:
Ok gang got enough courage to try it out as it seems way to good to be true. All I can say is my transformer now has full root and I am also still running stock 3.1 with absolutely no wipe of my apps or data. Some unbelievable work here that really deserves some recognition.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] stevm:
What I did Is I run step 6 right after reboot,and nothing happens,so then I checked in adb devices(open comm window in windows and navigate to directory where you downloaded files for root)Once there type 'adb devices" without quot,if you get bunch of numbers you're ok ,if not type kill-server hit enter,next type start-server and hit enter,,then check devices again and there must be your tf attached.Dont close this window,go to root-app.bat doubleclick it and wait for tf to reboot. you're done.hope it helps
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nv88:
Yes, worked for me also on xp. My computer asked me to load an apx driver when I plugged the usb cable in after starting the TF in apx mode. I pointed to the usbpcdriver folder for the driver and everything went ok. I did get an adb error message on my pc when I rebooted the TF in step 4. I clicked cancel and turned on the usb debugging. Everything else worked like a charm. I did have asus sync and the asus android and mtp drivers already installed.

THANKS for the root!

Good luck to everyone.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Alex9090:
Thanks worked for me too. At first root_app didn't work even with all the drivers installed... So I started ASUS sync on phone, and tab and then it worked fine.

Sent from samsung vibrant
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Canadoc:
having problems.

I have everything downloaded and tested that adb works. When I try to go into apx mode it tries to install the usb driver and it fails so i cant successfully run the root and cwm bat files.

Anyway to manually install the usb driver in the root kit folder ona win 7 machine?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MrTimms:
Thanks for this, worked a treat.

I made sure adb was working (needed upgrade for installed compared to phone) and no issues.

One very happy user with a rooted transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Shawn_230:
Shut your trap, you ungrateful piece of work.

This is an incredibly simple root process, it works perfectly fine. The only issue is CWM is not working on the latest update, the only other issue is the idiocy of the reader's not being able to follow directions.

These devs do all this work for free, so don't criticize unless you have something valid to say.

Not working? Did you even try it?

Just use nvFlash to go back to 3.1 8.4.4.5 and then start all over again.

You need to add those new files, or else obviously it will get stuck at the boot screen. The original set of files are only good for 8.4.4.5, that's why before mashi's updated files we were all getting stuck in a boot loop when using his root on 8.4.4.11.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rexant1:
how would i do that?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Shawn_230:
I dunno... by doing a search? Come on, at least try finding it before asking someone to spoon feed you the answer

http://www.google.com/search?q=asus+transformer+nvflash
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rexant1:
sorry should of added in i did the steps for nvflash but apx doesnt show up in device manager now so i cant do the rest of the steps
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gee one:
Clockworkmod-solarnz!!

I did the OTA update to 8.4.4.11 (US version) and flashed CWM-solarnz through nvflash.

This is not thoroughly tested yet, so flash at your own peril!

I extracted the ramdisk from a pre-OTA SOS partition 5 and combined it with the kernel from a post-OTA partition 5. I flashed it with nvflash and blammo! There is probably an easier way to do this, but I'm just a 2 bit hacker. Don't ask for a flashable zip file, because you wouldn't be able to flash it anyhow ;)

Here is the recovery file

http://www.mediafire.com/?bp33vt9fnsl5tdq

MD5(cwm-solarnz-84411.img)= 0d953d2284e36dda7d204beb58f9e9a3

SHA(cwm-solarnz-84411.img)= f4e60899f76f2a4c1a88aebadf73ea8452c107a2

and here is how to flash it in linux/nvflash. This is not for the faint of heart!

You can get the nvflash files from here http://androidroot.mobi/2011/06/13/nvflash-on-asus-transformer/

#!/bin/sh

# uses the nvflash method to install cwm-solarnz (solarnz-R3-240511-1908) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1093818

./nvflash --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA532EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --sync

# adjust to whatever path you like
./nvflash -r --download 5 /cwm-solarnz-84411.img

./nvflash -r --sync

Windows users- install linux or add .exe and tilt your / to \

Edit: I was able to restore an 8.4.4.5 backup and then restore an 8.4.4.11 backup. The boot/splash screen reverted to the original one, and after restore the latest backup, it was restored to the nvidia version! I didn't test too thoroughly, but it seems to work. I'd appreciate if anyone could try flashing back and forth to test. Thanks!

I'm on the US firmware and manually applied the OTA update by downgrading to the stock recovery.

Edit: This post might make it easier to figure out. Thanks maslingc!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15879337#post15879337
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hachamacha:
Wanted to say thanks very much for putting a door to 'everything' up here. I'm not new to this but just got a TF and the rooting worked fine on the latest US version. I avoided CWM for the moment having read the many bad experiences with it on the latest FW.

Thanks again - Hashi.

Note: The one thing I noticed that isn't completely clear from the walk-through is that adb wouldn't work until I had run Asus Sync one time (I didn't use it to do anything, just to get the red x off of it in systray). After I ran it, "adb devices" showed the TF as predicted.

Also: I'm searching around for a bash shell built for the TF OS. If anyone is aware of one, it'd be much appreciated. I just enjoy the features when using the on-board TF emulator.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hachamacha:
Cool. I know you just shot this up there, but have you tried a backup on it? (I suppose a restore is too much to ask..). Was this on the US version or WW?

Thanks for the efforts --
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jiggad369:
Ugh. :(:eek:

IS there anyway to backup and install a new rom with the broken CWM we have right now?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Shawn_230:
It's probably just a driver issue, I'd go back and reinstall the APX drivers.

Also, do keep in mind that nothing happens on the Transformer itself in APX mode, it will look like it's off.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gee one:
US version!

I was able to restore back to 8.4.4.5 and then restore forward to 8.4.4.11.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hachamacha:
Good work! -- I'll give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks for the quick reply.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] housry23:
I was able to do a backup and flash a zip with clockwork in this method. The only thing I'm getting errors doing is mounting to Windows to transfers files in recovery.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Shawn_230:
Amazing, it works!

It's not difficult to do at all either, I was a total noob at doing my own nvFlash but it worked the first time.

Cheers.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] LiNxGT:
Sorry mashi, I tried rerunning the files from the walkthrough on Pure Root, and still have the same issues with CWM. Is there a special process I have to follow to revert to the old cwm, or is it a different file that I'm missing somewhere? I've looked everywhere and just keep seeing you and others saying "use old cwm instead" with no real suggestions on how to do that.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jiggad369:
Please someone help out some no-so-advanced novices! I really want to flash a rom! :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] decepticon:
A million thank yous! worked like a champ
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Pete720:
Can someone help me. I got a new Transformer and I followed the directions to root but my TF wont get past the Eee Pad Asus Powered by Nvidia screen
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Pete720:
Now I really think I messed it up. Now the device will not turn on? Is there a way for me to start over again?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Pyrot1c:
Thanks a ton mate, Renamed your recovery file to recovery.img, put it in the toolkit and reflashed! worked great!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] decepticon:
Correction:

It booted up once into recovery but will not boot into HC at all, just a boot loop at the Asus screen. I tried to go back into CWM and when I push up it just reboots. Now the only way I can get into HC is to let the 5 seconds run down then press vol down to not wipe the device.

Any way I can take it back to fresh stock and start over?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Pete720:
+1

10 char
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] decepticon:
I nvflashed back to stock re-rooted and went from there. Everything is fine now