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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Yep you sure do, although I would have expected out of all the forums on the web, this one would be able to give people accurate information about something as simple as rooting

What is the best way to update the firmware with root ?

EDIT - also I am not 100% sure, but I remember seeing people who have had a failed update talking about it never asking them to update again.. but like I say I am not 100% about that

Hear that people ? ^^^ I am NOT 100% SURE

EDIT - OK so I told it to look for updates and it found the update again for me, so looks like it does still give you it after a failed update

Such a pile of crap, 1 time out of 1000 does this rootkit even see the pad in APX mode - I have uninstalled and reinstall and rebooted the PC and the Tab a million times and it only ever sees it when it is switched on and booted

In APX mode it just spazzes out and says there is nothing there, what a heap

And the instructions are wrong too - Turn Off the Pad and THEN connect to the PC and THEN enter APX mode ?

Really ?

Do you even know what happens to the pad when it is powered down and then you connect it to the PC ?

yea it boots up - duh
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] :
To you this is a great tool you just dont follow directions or do research before rooting and calling somethings garbage.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dainese01:
Sorry if it's been asked, but can someone confirm that a B8 version would work with this?

running 8.6.5.13

I can get adb working when tab is booted, apx drivers are installed, can get into apx mode - hardware says apx mode and also the nvidia USB device.

But when I go to rootkit to backup and root, it says my device isn't in apx mode,and then apx mode is dropped from the hardware list.

Pretty sure all the Google sdk packages are installed. More than 25 of them were installed..

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasush:
It is well documented that a modified system will not update via the OTA. I specifically addressed this earlier in this thread. As to this tool and the instructions, the tool works flawlessly and anytime you are rooting you must have enough knowledge to see if your particular system is working slightly different than the developer states. I was rooted within 5 minutes of starting, in fact it took longer to download and install the APX drivers than it did to root the tablet.

You must download the update and manually update it. Download it from the Asus site.

It has been said a million times that no B80 or higher and some B70 can be rooted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Dude, I`ve been rooting tablets for years

I`m not some amateur n00b clicking buttons

I know exactly what I should be doing to root and unroot and believe me I tried word for word per the instructions

ADB can only see my TF when it is powered ON not when in APX mode

WTF do you expect me to do when I have no connection in APX mode ?

Yes the correct drivers are installed, yes the PC see's the tablet in APX mode and it appears in device manager - but NOT the correct device for ADB to communicate with

You think I would post a big complaint like that without trying EVERYTHING first ?

And if this is such a damn amazing program, how come I manage to connect to the tablet in APX mode using the NVFLASH unbricking tools from tabletroms forum instead ?

Yes, thats right I had to completely wipe the entire tablet because this "tool" was too spazzed out to see the tablet in APX mode

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Well documented ?

I posted about 5 times in this thread and the other rooting thread asking if OTA would still work after rooting, the answer I got was yes so long as you do not alter system files

WHICH I DID NOT and it still failed

This tool was what I used to Root, so knowing how to use it is not the issue here - the issue here is that 1 time out of 1000 it would see the tablet in APX mode - the other 999 times it would just sit there and look pretty

So after I rooted, that was it, no more connection in APX mode to unroot
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Kasush:
I am not going to get into a pi$$ing contest, but tablets have not been on the market "for years" so that was obviously an exaggeration.

If you add su to /system you altered the system files. Not to mention you altered the boot image in order to be able to add su to /system. Both of those steps invalidate the checksum that the OTA runs prior to updating. That is why you could not update. I have heard of select tablets having problems with APX mode, I would not blame the software without more information. I only ran this software one time and it worked with no errors. I do not have any desire to use the OTA when there are so many good custom ROMs already incorporating it, but I respect your desire to stay as close to stock as possible. If you unroot prior to running the OTA you would have no problem and then just re-root after the update. Bottom line, you cannot use OTA if you have root. I know you have learned this, hopefully this post will enlighten others who may not yet know it. Further, the OP should ensure it is crystal clear in the 1st post so there is no more doubt.

Take care.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
@magicdave26

This tool is free to use and it has no warranty, has I say in 1st post: "Use this at your own risk".

This is how it is. If you don't like it, don't use it! If it doesn't work for you, too bad!

It has been reported to work for many users, the instructions even include a video by xdaTV with the correct procedure. This thread has 98 pages and there are very useful information in those pages, if you take the task of searching for it.

What you want more?

If this isn't enough, you can always develop your own root kit with flawless rooting procedure and instructions and then share it with the community.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
OTA Updates

About OTA updates:

It seams that ASUS is making things more difficult in every update.

The firsts 3.1 and 3.2 OTA updates would install fine if the stock recovery was installed, no matter if your pad was rooted or not.

In the .13 update, it would only install if the stock recovery was installed and if some system files were not changed.

Now it seams that you need a complete stock pad to be able to install OTA updates.

I've said this enough times, if you have a rooted pad with CWM recovery, is better to install the modified CWM OTA update from this thread, than to unroot or reverting to stock to install OTA and then root it again.

If you search this post thread information was already available.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Actually when you develop a tool that people are going to be using on their expensive hardware, it is your responsibility to keep your OP updated with ALL bugs and workarounds and risks and other updates on what may or may not happen using the software on each firmware version update.

Not wait for someone to have a problem that required them to completely wipe their device and then blame them for using YOUR tool.

Yes it is 100% up to me if I use it or not, but it is also 100% up to YOU to keep your information up to date and correct.

You really think everyone should read 98 pages of the thread in the hope that they come across something that might go wrong ?

No, its your tool, you read the comments and keep your information correct, that is the whole point of an OP - so people can check the instructions or the dev, not read thousands of comments.

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Also, Tablets have been around for years

"In 2002, original equipment manufacturers' released the first tablet PCs designed to the Microsoft Tablet PC specification"

I had an Android 2.1 tablet coming up to 2 years ago.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheSgrash:
excuse me brk maybe I misunderstand

if I revert to stock boot.img and recovery with your tool (my eeepad is a b50) is that sufficient to correctly update via the today ota update?

and if I succeed then can I root with your tool?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] magicdave26:
Thing is, how come this tool fails to detect the tablet in APX mode, yet first time every time the unbricking tools from tabletroms forum sees it and can communicate with it ?

I agree, OP should keep his main post 100% up to date, not slack off and expect people to read almost 100 pages and thousands of posts and then blame them when something goes wrong.

When I buy something, I get an instruction manual with it, if I fail to read it and break it, its my fault - if I do read it, and still break it, The company doesn't say "Well... you have Google, why didn't you read everyones experiences on there"
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
This software has instructions of use. This software has proven to work without bugs for many users.

I will not make a copy of other posts and information available in this ASUS Transformer section of XDA Forums. If you want to root your pad you need to know what you are doing. I expect that people that use this software know what they are doing, and search the information to learn what they are doing.

This is a collaborative forum. I expect that people give me feedback of the software. There is always a risk of someone wiping is devices when you use a low level tool as nvflash. Thats why people should now what they are doing.

The information is available. I don't expect that people read 98 pages, but I expect that people read at least the 1st post, and use the "search this thread" button to find more info about any doubts.

Yes, it is my tool, I've made it, I've spent many hours developing it, and gave it for free for the community to use it.

The instructions are clear, if the user feedback is related with the software and it is relevant, I make the necessary changes to the thread/software, if it is not related to the software it stays as normal post that other users can read and use if necessary. This thread is not about OTA updates, but information about OTA updates is still available, just because I want to help other users.

When I made this tool I didn't sign a assistance contract with anybody. I do this because I like it, the day that I don't want to do it anymore I just leave.

This discussion is closed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Agree with @brk

This is a collaborative forum, and @brk works hard for us and our tablets :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] waterpolo:
I think you have a B80 with SBK v2.

I have similar response.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] oka1:
********** *********** ***********

THIS OKA1 THE FORUM MODERATOR PLEASE BE ADVISED, IN THIS FORUM YOU MUST REMAIN RESPECTFUL.

The above back and forth is the oldest type of gripe in this forum. The Developer makes something and someone has a problem with it.

BRK's comment ---"This is a collaborative forum. I expect that people give me feedback of the software. There is always a risk of someone wiping devices when you use a low level tool as nvflash. Thats why people should now what they are doing."

This sums it up, If you are engaging in development and modding actions on Your device it is up to YOU (the person who is using free software with no warranty implied) to make sure you have done your homework and YOU are comfortable with any outcome.... be it good or bad. That is the RISK we all take when we begin to modify our tablets or phones.

EVERYONE, in forum needs to remember our forum is one of the most international forums going. So, there are sometimes language and cultural rifts we all need to overlook, and back to rule #1 Be Respectful.

As far as you wiping your device ... if you didn't make a back up ..... then what more needs to be said......Ultimately all the responsibility falls on the end user... in other words Caveat emptor ("Let the buyer beware").
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
you probably have a v1 sbk. to check your sbk try this tool:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1290503
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] omgitswes:
Just got my TF yesterday and was updated to 3.2 when I rooted.

version 5 worked like a charm. Thanks! Now just gotta find the netflix patch.

nvm I never flashed recovery. All is well now
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wokao118:
the 3.2 us root is not working for me. everything installed fine but i can't get root permission at all. the boot.img is not working? any ideas?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] marcolino7:
Hi,

my goal is to update to 3.2 so I have to Unroot my 8.4.4.11.

As i understood i have to remove root by coming back to stock ( option 5) and then doing FOTA update and root again 3.2 with option 9.

Something wrong?

Can you link me the post where there istruction to come back to stock if necessary?

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] domin8:
ok so i got rooted, but i forgot to install superuser and busybox through the batch before i rebooted. now the pad runs fine, but i am having trouble getting adb to recognize the transformer when i plug it in. do i have to boot into apx mode, or can i do it in recovery or what?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ondoy1943:
Enable usb debugging in your tf101, connect to your pc, then push superuser and busybox via adb. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] domin8:
Doh! I've only done that hundreds of times don't know why it didn't register on this device

hrm, using adb push Superuser.apk isnt working :/ i feel like i'm blanking on the simplest of things
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ondoy1943:
Looks like you need an alternative method/source. The android market?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] GetLaid:
You can go here and download a CWM compatible zip package. I also was unable to get SU over adb, but CWM worked fine.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sxyshotta:
what if i already install a driver over the apx drive. would i be able to uninstall without any problem? and then apply this root?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pside15:
Did you install busybox and superuser when you were done?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wokao118:
yes, i installed superuser and the app is there, it's just when i run any app that require root, it won't grant me the permission... i'm on us 8.6.5.6
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] domin8:
Cool ill try that one in a few. Appreciate the help
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jdmnash:
I've been trying for two days to get this to work. Here's what I've done so far:

1. APX drivers are installed and are working.

2. ADB is working according to option 6.

I'm starting each time I attempt this, from V 8.4.4.11 as flashed from asus's website. The original rom I start with is always the one from here (V HMJ37.US_epad-8.4.4.5-20110527 )

Each attempt goes a little like this:

Stuck on ASUS screen.

flash 8.4.4.5

flash official 8.4.4.11 using manual SD upgrade process

enable debugging

check to see if option 6 recognizes the tab

boot into apx mode

cross fingers

flash any US option

rinse, repeat

Everytime I execute option 9, 2, 5 I end up stuck on the EeePad/ASUS splash screen indefinately. I've left it alone on that screen for up to an hour.

Any ideas where I'm going wrong here?

(win7 64-bit, B-40)

for the record, ultimate goal here is 3.2 rooted with netflix. but at this point i'd settle for stock 3.2.

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] domin8:
For whatever reason cwm says error could not find cache when cwm first turns on. Anyone know what's going on, I still can't get su

Edit: OK so I wiped cache partition and fixed that then managed to install such from the flashable zip posted a few posts ago. All is well!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wokao118:
ok, got mine to work after flash back to stock 3.2 and root again. don't know what happened, something must went wrong the first time i updated to 3.2. but it's working now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
V5 beta 2 now available. Added support or HC3.2 TW
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Black_V!per:
Went to download and it showed V6, installed the driver, by pressing the VolUp and Power it shows as being plugged in for 5 seconds then disconnects.

Just upgraded to 3.2 never been rooted before this.

I'll try this on another computer, could be bad driver for device? I have to keep the buttons pressed or it wont work.

Thanks... Working for Netflix and Primus.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] RayYung:
Hi,

My eeePad is running 8.4.4.11, the US version

I have download "tf_rootkit_v6" and tried the "Install root US and/or Recovery", it put me into a boot loop.

I can put "Install Stock us Boot.img and/or Recovery.img" back and the eeePad works.(w/o root of course)

any idea what I did wrong and what can I try to root it now?

Thanks,

(Please ignore the version# in my signature)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mike5065:
Worked great for me. Thanks (all) for your work.

Went from stock 3.2 via OTA, to rooted 3.2 via your scripts and included images. No problems.

Needed to learn a bit beforehand (ADB, Nvflash) and looked into more (Google SDK) but for me that was the point.

Now I have root, superuser and busybox and playing with a bunch of apps from the market.

Waited till 3.2 to do this, have been pleased with the 3.2 update, so was time to jump in.

Next task is cifs auto mount...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dimako83:
I am on version 8.4.4.11. have tried both version 4 and 5 with no success. It seems that everything goes ok flashing root and recovery but when I try to get recovery mode after the reboot I'm getting stuck on "Booting recovery kernel image"

EDIT: Trying to unroot and flash back the stock recovery just makes my TF stuck on the EEE Pad screen. flashing back the root img makes the device to boot, but then again, I cannot use recovery and cannot revert to stock, so basically I am currently stuck with no recovery at all.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jerdog:
It would behoove EVERYONE to take a moment to read the following:

XDA Mantra

State of XDA

Iron Fist is in Full Force

The developers do this of their own accord - it's not up to you to decide what they should or shouldn't do. Anyone who chooses to not follow this may find themselves with a short vacation.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jerdog:
See the previous response - nothing is requiring you to download and use this - if you do, you do it with no implied support. If you really want stuff updated for you - then maybe you should go hire someone personally to do it for you. Or scour the interwebz.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Huntervn:
i quite confuse that B90 can use this tool - version 7.1

similar with waterpolo

I can get adb working when tab is booted, apx drivers are installed, can get into apx mode - hardware says apx mode and also the nvidia USB device.

But when I go to rootkit to backup and root, it says my device isn't in apx mode,and then apx mode is dropped from the hardware list.

The Google sdk packages are installed
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] easypanic:
That means it can't be rooted atm.

Check the search function.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
If i ain't wrong you have an SBKV1

But its like skbv1v2 witch means its not an sbkv1 boot key, its still an sbkv1 encrypted boot key

But its not the same as B50, B60 and some b70
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] baseballfanz:
Now it can:D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gil80:
I have B70 series and I was able to root the device.

Just wanted to share :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
Me too!! It works! :D

Now that I`m rooted, can I install CWM and flash other ROMs like any other divice?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gnufabio:
Yes, you should. Give a look to this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19319421&postcount=23
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gil80:
Ok after several tries i was able to get into recovery mode and just made nandroid backup and installed latest cwm version from the link at the OP.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gnufabio:
You should be able to enter the recovery keeping pressed the Vol down (Vol-) key when it's booting up. Btw maybe it's a problem of my app. Did Superuser asked for permission when you clicked the button?

Btw you can enter the recovery also with this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.transformer.recovery&feature=search_result
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gil80:
I dont recall anything being asked by SU. But i finally was able to get cwm. After watching youtube video.

Next step is to install revolution rom ;)

Thanks guys.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rahb0sse:
Seems I bricked it... can't figure out how to 'reboot' it after it says !!!phone update success!!! on screen.

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christ, nvm
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hapahopi:
i made a backup of boot, recovery and system using this tool. How do i restore back to stock since i flashed already with android revolution hd rom?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Some users already said it, there's a new tool for rooting all eee Pads. Get it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
Try press power on and keep it there until it powers of and try boot if not working use wipe system
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
Simple but efective way to get root, always a backway i said so lol, anyhow do a donation if u like their work, i will asap
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
You have to long press the power button until your pad reboots....
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] NeedATab:
i dont get it!

i have a mac so i used my brother's win7 pc !

the app just can't run ! it says ".... is not a valid win32 application"

what should i do?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nEUTRon666:
Could i root my b70+ Pad with Razorclaw and use the backup function of this tool to have a complete copy of my stock boot, recovery and system ? How would i restore those files then ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEATTAIMI:
You can pull em from phone or do a nanDroid backup if you installed cwm, then you will get recovery and system image
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] nEUTRon666:
Well, if i install cwm my stock recovery is gone, right? So does this tool pull the stuff before flashing anything?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fuzzbeans:
Your recovery is altered. But if you havent flashed a new rom, the restore to stock option should work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
This toolkit makes a backup of your original recovery and boot. You can allways reflash the backup.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] KingDavid63:
Brk thanks bro your tool works perfectly, got a quick question sorry if it's a dumb one... ok i used your tool to format all the partitions to get rid of the ubuntu partion i had on there, coulldnt figure out how to do it any other way, anyways i would like to go about flashing and using my transformer the way i use to flashing and such without using nvflash but i used your tool to nvflash revolver on there, how do i go about updating the rom or basically just go about using it the way i use to without nvflash is there something i have to do to go back to that or do i have to format the nvflash rom/partiition somehow first? like i said sorry im new to the whole NVFLASH thing...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
can you rephrase your question? I didn't understand it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] KingDavid63:
sorry.. now since i used nvflash to flash revolver, do i just go about updating the rom and kernel's themes etc.. using normal recovery?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Yes, you should use CWM recovery to flash rom updates and kernels.