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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Asadroid:
im on this boat Win 7 x64 with all the drivers and no joy my S/N starts with B40
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Normally the last version of BRK Root toolkit work well for all pad, try a another time, and if it's not ok, try an old version adapted at your pad version.

And with this old version that you try, reboot (PC and Pad) between process 3 and 4.

Normally, you have't got any problem for rooting your B40.

I'm on Win7 64 bits and I had no problem for my B50 ;)

Good root ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
This tool has been featured by XDA TV, it is also a good tutorial. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ja1IL_kg7vo
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] chevyrida:
root please!!!!

Does anyone have any info or update to the current status of the progress the devs are making concerning the b70+ models???? Im getting desperate. I need root so bad i can taste it...:eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] philippebla:
hello, I no longer believe everything the rooting of our B70, B80 and B90 that's too long as it does not move: (,, plus he has not advanced and not the new Asus will soon appear,, , we must content ourselves with what we have

I am disgusted!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
what if If your pad isn't WW (8.6.5.7) v6.2.1

Download Brk.RootKit_WW v6.2.1

mine is 8.6.5.13, and its not supported :cool:

why :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Use Universal v7.1, it works with all HC versions.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Maroon Mushroom:
It just makes me sad... I'd probably use it more if I could root it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] laslow:
Just got my Transformer today (B70 model) and successfully rooted it with this. Only after doing so did I actually read further in to these forums and discover that some B70 devices aren't yet rootable. I'm very thankful at this point!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tbusquet:
I second that. We bought the damn thing, why do they lock it? Is anyone working on it anymore?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Yes, some developers are working in rooting sbk2 transformers. Read it here: http://androidroot.mobi/2011/10/03/no-we-havent-given-up-or-yet-another-post-about-the-current-state/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
I answer that mine isnt root able yet , thanks anyhow
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fuzzbeans:
So is mine but it is a B80. I am pretty certain that it is becuse of sbkv2. I am itchin to get mine rooted, and get rid of the bloatware. It will make the machine so much more personal and valuable to me opposed to what they force on you. I dont get how they dont see that as well. Although I hvae a suspicion they are working with their devices unlocked anyway.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
yeah, something needs to be done and its quick :cool:

damn that locked boot loader, at least im in "recovery"
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tuscani1821:
If your serial number starts with B70 and up it wont work. I have a B80 :-(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
u may have to read;

Well, I hate to say it, but I really need to get my hands on a new SBK device (B70 or B80). Bricked is OK. As long as APX mode works over USB, it’s ok. Heck, even a broken screen is OK.

Requirements:

Cheap

APX Mode works

Within EU

Can charge ok

Cheap

There’s no requirement that any accessories are included. I already have a B50 TF with working charger.

it may not get anything as he doesnt have a B70"Newer" or B80, so. lets hope he gets one :cool:

What's bloatware ,forgot :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] colint3:
Istall driver

When I click on the driver tab and click install it comes up with an error This operation needs elevation.

What is going wrong
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] KaosUK:
Right click on toolkit icon and Run as Administrator.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] JasonTJC:
Hi guyz little help please,

New to tablet rooting

Whenever i hit backup and root, it keeps say bootloader cannot load to pad even though i'm in APX mode

on tw latest build

TIA

nvm i only look at firmware and didnt look at S/N version guess i just need to wait
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tbusquet:
I decided to return my b70kas and get a refund. Just bought a b60. Rooting was kidsplay. Now running Revolver rom, I'm happy as a pig in ****!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
What's your S/N ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
At bottom of ur tablet ull get it, mine is B80 but 1,st time it says not found, second time i press backup and root it working ang before that gives me some error that backup.bat its in use l0l
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] JasonTJC:
My S/N version is B70KAS2XXXX , read from some thread that it's still not rootable yet
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
u shall try to see if u can root it, or use an script to see if u got SBKv1 or SBKv2 ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
little log ill give u (after second time opening the backup and root)

whats so special about this post?

well after i click continue, my APX mode is still on, BUT! its not working on to get the root and backup (at least i know)

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

Ok i think the problem why SBKv2 devices cannot be used for the SBKv1 "Root Tool",

1,st Its not same scripts that's being used

2,nd it will damage the SBKv2 "recovery" mode, as its not same script and will cause that you wont be able to root, as its a security problem its shut's down the SBKv2 APX mode to not brick it,

just a thought but i think its a security problem, Cheers
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rlavriv:
I have a couple of questions about rooting process:

1. I assume it wouldn't touch contents of Internal storage (the one available at /mnt/sdcard)? Is the same true for applying any custom rom?

2. Will my choice of installed applications be remembered by Market? Any way I can backup the applications and their settings (e.g. installing Titanium Backup after rooting and before flashing custom rom)?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
Eh, what u mean, if u bought apps from market they will be re downloaded if not u have illegal apps u have to reinstall
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rlavriv:
I mean "I am unsure if Market will remember my choice of free apps installed".
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] thebadfrog:
Sometimes it will....sometimes it wont. Just use TB
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
It will if u synced em xD or take root explore open data and copy app folder to sdcard
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rlavriv:
Thanks for the answers, but question #1 haven't been answered yet - will internal storage contents stay safe? (/mnt/sdcard)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
Yes they will be saved (all data thats on the sdcard should be saved properly)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] targett:
Waiting in anticipation...

S\N B70KAS4207XXX
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] _android_:
This root program works well with my Transformer TF101 S/N B70KAS160xxx .

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
S/N is has nothing to do within it can be rooted or not, S/N is for private use and shall not be told, however you need to know if you got SBKv1 or SBKv2 (you may got the newer B70, then its SBKv2, in allmost all cases)

So the S/N has nothing to do with if its root able, NOTHING i tell you:cool:

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and what verision of bootloader you got?

SBKv1 or SBKv2 ???

(seems that u got SBKv1, but need to ask you aswell)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] JamieD81:
Any serial number from b70kas2xx is sbk2 so serial number plays a part.

But no need for anyone to post more then b70kas1xx or b70kas2xx and soforth
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Mavosa:
Tried rooting with 7.1 on my 3.2.1, 8.5.3.13 and it failed to provide root. I've rooted without issue on brk 7.1 and boot cd before. My device is B50, Sbk1 I believe.

Would it be possible I need to use a beta version to root? Maybe I am missing a step, during the root process I did not install boot or CWM.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Don't use beta versions. Beta versions have errors that can brick your pad.

If it worked before, I'm sure that it will work again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
.

so u know how to root SBKv2, or is it still in WIP on developing, (as i dont know if its a source problem or if its a driver, inject problem)

Seems like its an usb problem (why the apx node always stops)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sjaanjean:
Same problem here. Disconnect from APX mode and device shuts down.

Any workaround?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Von Ropen:
From my experience it is a problem with usb. I can enter in apx mode , sdk installed and it is working properly but as soon I star the rot and the rottoolkit try to connet with my tablet, the conection shut-down. And that's the problem... No comunication it crashes.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
yeah, i think the bootloader ot the "injection of files, is only for SBKv1, need to be coded for SBKv2
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dasvolk:
B70 from Overstock blowout sale just rooted perfectly, even backup was fast.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] GentMAB:
B70 from Gamestop worked just fine too
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Von Ropen:
Lucky guys! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
that means u got an older model with SBKv1 APX/Bootloader

but the thing is not that the B80 needs a new root method, the thing is the usb driver, that ejects itself (think its to old driver's)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Mikkado:
While the step-by-step rooting i did the backup of the "stock rom". Within a few minutes it was done (not about 5 to 6 hours). I guess it's a matter of the USB-connection or my PC is just magic. ;)

anyhow...

thank you, good job!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Not magic, it is faster because i've changed the way backup was done in 7.1 and forgot to update the message box.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rootkited:
every time someone posts smthin in this thread i get exited thinkin that i might be able to root my toy :((
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
Location 0 (APX)

its not located right or wtf is location 0 ?___? anyone that can root their devices, please go to APX mode and tell what location the usb is
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] derf26:
So, I followed the instructions and everything worked... at first. That was yesterday. Today I tried to install busybox (turns out it was already there) but could not get access to it because apparently my NAND was not unlocked, whatever that means. So I did a bit of googling and it turns out that to gain full and permanent root you need to unlock the NAND. Anyway, after trying to get busybox to work, I lost my root. So my question. Does this method actually do a full root, and if not, can anyone point me to a thread that explains how to do a full root with nand unock of an asus transformer? Apparently my google-fu was not strong enough to find one.

I find it a little silly that in order to have a rooted device I have to carry around another computer to re-root it everytime the system is altered a tiny bit. Any advice?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
I never heard of NAND lock, this method works fine for every sbk1 transformer. You don't loose root if you make changes to system or data, only if you mess the boot partition and/or delete the SU binary. Busybox is installed by default, but you can update it trough market.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] derf26:
Some additional info:

- even though the rootkit said it had installed superuser and busybox, busybox never appeared in my app tray.

- i get a notification that says the SU binary is out of date, and needs updating (but updating crashes superuser), so I guess I accidentally messed that up (no idea how)

- re-rooting doesn't work, so it looks like the only thing I can do now is restore the backup I made. Let's just hope it works...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
theres a way to root B80 and some B70 but that takes, a while, and its pain in the ass to get it to work, but i only need to "recompile the blob"

and we will soon be rooted (if it works)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] targett:
Looking forward to it... :-)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
Are you for real?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sbdags:
Good luck!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Reeonimus:
I just wet my pants. Fingers crossed! Keep us posted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Care to share with us your magic idea?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1325496
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Do OTA Updates still work when you are rooted only with Stock FW and Stock Recovery ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Von Ropen:
I hope this will work...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rootkited:
reading the thread is not giving me any hope ....

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reading the thread is not giving me any hope ....
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Has I said in that thread, there are no new developments in rooting b70 and b80 sbk2 pads.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Does no-one know if Rooting Only kills the OTA updates ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Nimroth:
Hello,

my friend has recently bought an ASUS Transformer and i wanted to help her rooting (install custom rom, bla bla bla...)

We followed those steps exatly (installed drivers,...)

The tool says, that SU and CWM were successfully installed.

Unfortunately there was no SU-app after the procedure.

So i just downloaded it from Market but this app doesnt start ("Application *** had to be closed" or something like that)

Also tried installing Revolver directly via NVflash didnt work either.

The command prompt window opened and after selecting "Yes" to overwrite just got stuck.

Any thoughts on that?

Revision "B60"

Firmware "HMJ37.DE_epad-8.4.4.5.2-20110603"
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] blackinjun:
ASUS Sync answer

I've had the same problem as others with no root with a B60 32gb I had to restore my original system img and follow the video exactly especially the part about pressing the sync button on the tab (in android) to make sure asus sync connected before starting the process of backup and root. After that everything went fine but follow the video exactly. Oh yeah on the driver not installing problem wait for it to try to find it after hooking it up ten go to the rootkill directory and use that driver (win xp)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasush:
Any changes which modify the factory ROM cause the OTA to fail to install.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] howtodoo?:
need a little help. i have a b70 tab i wnet a head and try this method it failed to root my tab but installed clockwork recovery. anyway i went to install the asus update today and of course it failed. i want to revery back to stock image hpw the hell do i do it. it didnt seem to work with the rootkit... and help would be greatly appreciated... it runs fine just cant update firmware now , and illo be damned if im gonna miss ics bc of the minor mix up.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheSgrash:
i have rooted two times with this script and I two time received and installed normally ota update...

you will have problems if you modify recovery
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] frdt:
can't put eee pad in apx mode under windows 7 64bits

Hi

I just receive my new Eeepad android 3.2.1 with www_epad-8.6.6.15-20110930

Following the procedure I can't get the tranfomer in APX mode

Drivers with Root ToolKit are well installed (point 3 in the tools)

When stoping and restarting device to put him in APX mode, I never have any APX device in the device manager for windows

When starting point 4 to backup and root the device I can't communicate with

the message is

Creating backup of current boot and recovery img

this should take some time... please wait

Loading Bootloader to pad... please wait!

Starting...

Error! Could not load bootloader.

any ideas ?

if I put the USB debug mode when the pad is running, ADB can communicate with the device
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Reeonimus:
Read around the forums please. You most likely have a B70 or later Transformer. Look for the little sticker by your charging port for the Serial number. If it begins with B70, or B80 etc, you have an un-rootable pad.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] frdt:
thx

It' right.. serial number begin with B80

thx again
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Thanks ;) :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
I think that you have the last SBK, that's why you cannot root your pad.

Try this [DEV] SBKDetect v2 (Linux) for confirmation. It's easy and fast ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] colint3:
ooted or not

I used the rootkit and did everything and right at the end it said superuser and busybox installed you are rooted. When I try Titanium it cannot get root access and says I am not rooted. Anyone else with this problem.

Colin
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TomTcom:
When you used the Root Toolkit program, did you hit the "Check ADB" button? I had numerous problems with this where 3 times it told me the same thing, that superuser and busybox are installed. Well they weren't....

First thing I reccomend since I just finished this yesterday is to ensure prior to rooting that your computer (assuming Windows) can find your device using Asus Sync. That means you must open the program on Windows and have it recognize the device. If it doesn't then your drivers and communication is not set up yet. To get that to work is a combination of toying around with installing, uninstalling drivers, debug on - off, etc. So you'll have to work with it. It was quite a pain and since I have an Asus laptop it really didn't want to use the drivers that were available and would continue to load the default MTP drivers and etc.

Another thing I noticed was for whatever reason 7-zip didn't fully extract all the folders that contain the drivers for some reason for the Root Toolkit. I redid the process and then installed the dirvers using the 64bit option on Root Toolkit.

Also, your error is not specific to Titanium Backup (which I have on the tab as well). Download any app requiring root or an easier thing is to find the actual Superuser icon. If you can't find it then it didn't install.

Another check is to boot into CWM and see if you have it. If you don't it's another indicator it didn't install anything.

One more thing, right after you complete the root process on the Toolkit program, it asks you to reboot the device, you must not hit OK, let the TF reboot and then you can unplug the USB and replug it in before hitting OK. The caveat to this is you must double check that after you unpug/replug that Asus Sync can see your device again otherwise the process will fail.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] colint3:
Thank you it now works I am rooted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] premler:
Does this work if I have a B50-model with the new 8.6.5.18 version? :o
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
If you want to be sure try this:

[DEV] SBKDetect - detect your SBK version

or

[DEV] SBKDetect v2 (Linux)

And at the end, the answer is SBK1, you're ok for rooting

if it's SBK2, :( no root

Try it ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] premler:
Unfortunately, i have no idea whats he's talking about :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ee23hd2:
Im having a problem installing one of the drivers, the Nvidia Corporation one.. says its unsigned. Im assuming it has something to do with apx, because my computer doesnt find any drivers for it. Any help would be appreciated! I need to get rooted!

Oh and its a b-60
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Run the root toolkit as administrator and allow install of unsigned driver.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ee23hd2:
Thanks. I got it going. I had to download the nvidia drivers from elsewhere. Thanks for this dev!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dude2k5:
Worked like a charm, just got my TF back from RMA (gave me a new case, kept hardware, same serial and bootkey), loaded this app and like 5 minutes later it was done, basically all automated. Got root and CWM. Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
hi, first of all i'm new with this device

So sorry if i post very noobish questions

I'm currently on 8.6.5.13 Firmware, so i cant use this to root my pad until i downgrade to .9. Is there a goog guide how to roll back to older Firmwares?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Wrong! You can root any pad with this, with any android version. The only thing that really matters is your pad sbk version. For now only sbk 1 pads are rootable.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
where do i check the sbk version?!

Edit: its a b50

Edit2: my pad is rooted, thanks guys
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
Guys think I'm stuck as I tried to flash Revolver ROM on my pad using root toolkit

It has been sitting there (see attachment) since a 15-20 minutes, now i'm not sure what to do bc the progress bar has not moved since then.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
You did use the NVFlash version of the ROM correct?

IF you can get into CWM recovery, try flashing the CWM version of the ROM
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
I just canceled and rebooted, thank god nothing bricked.

Just tried to flash it thru CWM by booting Power+Vol-Down Key but it does not get me in there. It just boots regularly.

Edit: I did not use the NVFlash version of Revolver as I could not find one.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
-Press AND hold Vol down and power button at the same time.

-Wait till you see the prompt at the left top corner

-Within 5 sec. you must push Vol up to get into recovery.

As for Revolver NVFLash, did you look at the 2nd post of the Revolver thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15736001&postcount=2
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] acidr4in:
Holding did help a lot. Thank you.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] marco69h:
we have something new to serial B80?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Sorry, nothing :( for the moment
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
To everyone who assured me that Rooting only would not prevent OTA updates from installing, thanks

You are 100% wrong, I did nothing to alter system files at all - I only rooted - now this OTA update fails to install

Do your homework before advising people
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rob_pasq:
Yeah, I figured that out too. Update kept failing so I unrooted. Now, waiting for the update

again or will re-root and update stock firmware that way.

Live and learn huh?