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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mgrimmenator:
OH HAPPY DAYS, i just updated the firmware on this and then try your root program again on my B70 device that would not root before and this time it rooted. frickin a kool.

Soooooooooooooooo happy now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Globespy:
I have a B60 version that updated to HC 3.2.1

I've previously rooted, and want to root again, but wondered if any of these file versions will work for the new 3.2.1?

Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] greeny2010:
When running version 7.1, I still received the 'cannot load bootloader' error message even with the APX detected.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
Weird.

Before the OTA update my build number was HTJ85B.US_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816 Now it shows: HTK75.US_epad-8.6.5.13-20110925 :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ondoy1943:
Is there anything we can do if asus wants to rename the firmware that way? To me, naming convention is unimportant; contents of the firmware is.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
Me too. I just wonder if now I got an even newer bootloader.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] InfiniteReality:
Just wanted give a huge thanks to the OP for this! After I got the Transformer, I realized I had the B70 version and thought it was a long shot I'd have one of them that was able to be rooted, but it's DONE! Huge smile is on my face because of this, I knew it wasn't going to work, lol!

For anyone else with B70 that's interested here's what I did, if it really matters or can help the community...

I have HC 3.2 with pad model #B70KAS045812

- Downloaded TookKit 7.1 and unziped into it's own folder

- Didn't have latest .NET installed, so I installed

- Started Back up and root.

- Pad rebooted

- Didn't have Asus Sync installed, so downloaded and installed

- Pressed OK and it installed SU and BusyBox

- Rebooted and downloading/installing Revolver 3.5 as I type this
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jamesalfred:
Oh well, I guess my enthusiasm for rooting my Transformer has cooled down.... Mine's a B90....... I'll be damned ASUS...... I'll be damned......
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Invisman:
I bought an Asus Transformer from Amazon and it got delivered just now. The build number says HMJ37.US_epad-8.4.4.11-20110711 and is running HC 3.1. Can I use Toolkit 7.1 to root the device or should I choose a lower version?

OOPS! On the box the serial says B70KAS415XXX. Does that mean it is unrootable? :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Has I said before:

This tool wont root pad's that have the new bootloader

For people that have the v1 bootloader there are many successful reports of using v7.1 to gain root with the latest update. If you have a v1 bootloader pad and it is giving you an error while rooting, is because you didn't follow the instructions...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarkM83:
b70 AGAIN

Which processes are you refering to :) ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Versions v6 for HC 3.2,

and between process 3 and 4 in Brk.RootKit_WW v6.3

But you are on B70, I'm so sorry but it's a bad bootloader :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
do i always have to use a nvflash rom if I root with this method. I am getting my transformer today and am just trying to figure all this out.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Absolutely.It's THE TOOL for rooting your TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
so I would not be able to flash the new revolver rom ever because in the notes it says nv version coming soon. so until the nv version comes out I will not be able to use it. My question is there another way to root so that I can just use any of these roms because not very many of them say anything about nv version. I am sorry if it sounds stupid. I am coming form an evo 3d so I have some experience.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jyams:
Is there any way to determine which bootloader you have (v1 or new locked version on B7O+ versions) besides just experimenting with trying to root? My TF101 is a B7OKAS29****, which is probably the new bootloader and unrootable. However I just updated to 3.2.1 and was wondering. I guess I'll try using this method again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
No, Nvflash, it's a tool for rooting your pad.

If you want to know about Nvflash, click here
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
but once it is rooted can i flash any of the roms
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] thebadfrog:
You need to do more reading and less asking as this is a development thread and not Q&A
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] htc6500uk:
Many thanks - have successfully rooted my 8.6.5.13 Transformer - I was not sure it would work with the update that I only received OTA this morning but all went well.

Pleased I bought my TF101 early - my serial number starts with B30 !

Many thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
thanks for the help
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] luisalhosilva:
Helll NO|||

my asus is B80 afterall that's why i can't root !

yet !

home the hack come soon......

HTC MAgic

SE X10

Asus TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Muchoaliento:
Rooted ? And no recovery for me

Boa tarde meus amigos,

Yesterday received my B60 TF with android 3.1 out of the box.

Ran 7.1 script and rooted witho no problem (could see superuser app at that time). Right afterwards I tried to flash Revolver nvflash ROM with no errors...at first, because when I wanted to reboot, nothing happened. I could only access APK mode, which I did and restored backup in order to get my TF back...

The thing is that in the meantime (don´t remember if before or after rooting) I upgraded OTA to android version 3.2.1 build HTK75.US_epad-8.6.5.13

I tried to access recovery (in order to try to flash revolver ROM through CWM) but I cannot do that. If I press vol up at prompt, takes me to an android logo with warning sign and stops there. If I do not press vol up, gives me two options: wipe device and boot to android. That´s all for recovery...

I just restored previous backup with no errors. Now not only I still cannot access recovery but have no superuser app...:mad:

Any help por favor ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
The result is so simple, you have lost your root.

That's what Brk say on this post : About the new update by OTA

New firmware :

New firmware available now 8.6.5.13 20110925

Android Version 3.2.1

Build Version

HTK75.US_epad-8.6.5.13-20110925
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] greeny2010:
I've managed to root my B40 TF after many failed attempts. Apparently the problem lies in a loose connection at the base of the TF. I rooted the TF when I have it in a case which stands upright. In this position, the connector is firmly pressed against the tabletop.

Now, my TF is running on Prime 2.0.1 custom rom.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Ok, it's so good ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheSgrash:
does this method work for 8.6.5.13 firmware???
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Please read my post N°716 and you'll have your answer ;)

Look just above.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] billouetaudrey:
Hi,

How can I know my version bootloader ?

I'm on B70 et it's don't work ... Maybe is my bootloader version

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
On the bottom of your pad where you plug in the usb what is the model number that is right there ?

Or in your pad's settings;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] smarti13:
brick TF

I've tried to restore with "Root ToolKit V7.1 Universal "

it updates boot, recovery and system : "phone update" on TF

BUT TF won't reboot after :-(

is there a xx secondes vol xx and power buttons press to force reboot ???

helpppppppppppppp
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
v7.1 only restores from a previous made backup. what was the backup version and what are you trying to restore? If you didn't backup it only loads the bootloader, no partitions are flashed.

Can you boot to recovery? Press vol. down during bootloop, and when it asks prees vol. up.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] migueli2:
Any reason that i can't root my tft ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] smarti13:
It was ASUS original rom that I've back up

I CANNOT boot to recovery ANYMORE :-(

it doesn' boot anymore :-(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
That is very strange because restoring from backup doesn't brick TF. But let's bring it back to life. What I think it happned is that your system backup got currupted somehow. Lets try this simple procedure first:

While in bootloop connect your pad to PC (with ubs cable) and keep pressing volume up key until you get a empty black screen in your tab and ear a sound in windows of a new connected device. Becase I don't know if your backup had some kind of problem, download v6.3 and open it. Now select install insecure boot and CWM recovery. After that reboot your pad. Tell me if it worked.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Normaly, NO.

You can :D

That's depend of your bootloader
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheSgrash:
brk for a 8.6.5.13 version can i help with the original boot.img from my ww tf101?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Ok guy, you can find here the 1st answer:

and the second, what's your BK: 50, 60, 70 , 75, 80 etc....?

edit: thk's @thebadfrog
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shrubber83:
i have used this guide with succes with my eee pad b70 revision ;) with honeycomb 3.2.1 installed!!!! thank you!!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarkM83:
Which brk version do you use
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
For update 8.6.5.13 you should use v7.1
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarkM83:
Also with b70 ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] billouetaudrey:
Okey so in parameter :

HTJ85B.ww_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816

It's that ? if yes, can I root ?

Thanks !
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] chrisgto4:
The model number will start with a B. Look on the box it should have a sticker on iy
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheSgrash:
b50... why?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarkM83:
b70 update
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] MarkM83:
Just got 3.2.1
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] skerr11:
B50 and 7.1

I did not see this combo listed earlier today, but I can confirm that 7.1 rooted my B50 running 3.2.1 without any issues. Nice work and thanks! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Globespy:
Confirmed V4 CD rooted my B50 running 3.2.1

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
I know that V4 CD can root any v1 bootloader pad, so can V7.1 because both share the same method.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] smarti13:
it didn't worked :-(

update k bur TF won't boot

I return it tomorrow to ASUS :-(

thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] billouetaudrey:
Already don't work :(

My system panel wrote : NVIDIA USB Boot-Recovery driver for Mobile devices

Is it APX mode ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] luisalhosilva:
Any solution for B80?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Yes, it is.

When your pad has been recognized by your PC, it will be a MTP (and in your Pc Hardware settings => Asus Android devices => Asus Android Composite ADB device
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] thebadfrog:
No....Pay attention
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Tetractys:
Linux with wine?

Hi!

I have no more native Windows (any sort) installed so, anyone has tested the Universal root toolkit on Linux with wine (or VirtualBox with XP sp3)?

Thnx a lot in advance
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
For linux use the "One Click RootKit" by rebound. Search in Development.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gremmie:
Is the link to update CWM dead or is it just me ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Just fixed it. Try again please.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gremmie:
thanks... its working now,....also with this can i unroot? incase it needs to go back to asus?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] husky_doggy:
TW 8.6.5.9 .... (S/N: B40)

is there any version that fits me???

and I can't even go into recovery...green "!" robot.......:confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
The answer is in the title of this thread ;)

Universal root toolkit v7.1
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] adamslast:
Hi,

Iam on 8.6.5.13 and successfuly rooted via brk 7.1. But now i have two problems.

1. CWM does not recognise SD Card and says can not mount sd card. So i can not flash zip file and make backup or restore.

2. Can not do unroot. Though restore old root and recovery, then use uninstall su and bb command, still root works and su and bb stay there.

Any suggestion to solve them?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Reeonimus:
I have a B8 transformer on 8.6.5.13 firmware. Is there a method for rooting/installing clockwork that will work with my tab? I tried this tool with no success.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
how long does it take to install a rom using this method. the revolver rom unpacked fine but it seems like it is taking forever to install. it has been like 10 minutes and i dont think the green bar has moved at all
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Hi, I didn't check the latest version of Revolver Rom, I'll have to see if the script is still compatible with the new package.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
thanks I am very new to this it seems to have worked just cant get the rom to install. i will try a different one

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

maybe I am not in apx mode how do I know for sure. I held down the volume up and power button and in the notification menu it says do I want to remove apx device so I figure it is connected
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] InfiniteReality:
I tried the same thing, with same results. It's not a NVFlash flavor, at least 3.5. I even tried the last NVFlash version he put out and it wouldn't flash either for some reason? Prime installed just fine though. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
how long does it take. mine says

Please wait while uncompressing ROM files

Starting ...

process completed with sucess

now it hasnt moved for about 10 minutes. i am installing prime now.. I dont want to just cancel it if it is doing something and brick it
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] adamslast:
I also tried to install rom prime 2.0.1 . But i had to cancel after more than one hour because it did not move anyway. I did power off TF and it booted as always.

---------- Post added at 11:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 PM ----------

Any help? Please! :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
CWM only reads external microsd card, not the internal sd card. If it says that cant mount sdcard and you have an microsd card inserted, you'll have to format the microsd card.

For the install of nvflash rom's I'll have to recheck the script...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
Can I just flash the other version of the rom through recovery. Or do I have to use nvflash one with this type of root. I know I am rooted and busybox and su was installed. And it said cam was installed successfully.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] adamslast:
The thing is that system see and read uSD card but cwm does not. And cwm can not format card. Formatted uSD card by PC win7, nothing changed. May be should try with another sd card. Unfortunately i can not also delete su and unroot. I think i make a mistake in operations queue.

Thanks.

PS: Restored system backup and now unrooted. Ok...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] LinuxNewb:
I'm at HTK75.US-8.6.5.13-20110925 and was able to get in to APX mode to do a backup but when ti came time to go in to the OS and do the SU execution something didn't work. ADB said it could connect and that the it was done but there was no super user app on there.

I downloaded the app and I'm getting a FC on the app so I know it's not rooted. I get a remount error, operation not permitted while trying to execute installsu.bat

Anyone have advice?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] YoungDipCLP:
guys i have a problem!

i used the tool and i get to the point where it says that i have to reboot the pad but i dont know how?

the screen on my pad says:

any idea? im really worried now :confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Keep the power button pressed until it reboots.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] YoungDipCLP:
No change :/
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] shawnten:
Awesome tool finally got up and running just installed rom through recovery just like my evo 3d
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] InfiniteReality:
Which ROM did you go with?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] yuhenyo:
will this tool be able to root the newest firmware? I think, the 8.6.5.13 update or 3.2.1?? Im not sure..
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Sib64:
Not yet. you must be patient.:(
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
Yes, if your pad has the v1 SBK.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
@brk

Just out of curiosity, what do you and other developers need to unlock the bootloader? Do you depend on sources from Asus/Nvidia or is just plain basic reverse engeneering and testing?

I don't want to put pressure or anything like that, just trying to understand why SBK v1 is possible to bypass/ or open and the new one is not.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] littleman54321:
I followed the instructions & all that jazz, and the toolkit installed SU and claims it is rooted, but I can't reboot into CWM recovery.

ROM Manager tells me I must have ClockworkMod Recovery installed to flash and restore ROMs!

Any thoughts?

Even get this:

Update: Got it. I saw where you have to push the vol up to get into it. Kinda weird that you can't reboot straight into it....
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brk:
The dev who made this rooting method is working in breaking the new SBK, the major problem that he and his team have is that they don't own a B70 or B80 with new SBK Asus eee pad transformer, so it's difficult for them to test things since they don't have where to test them. They aren't going to buy a new transformer just to find a way to root, they are trying to find some kind of solution.

The lastest news is that it seam that the old nvflash binary doen't work with the new sbk, they are trying to modify the binary so ti can work with new sbk.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] JimmyLeeBillyBob:
Hey brk,

quick question: I used to root my transformer with your script - just root, no CWM. I really have no use for CWM and I want to receive OTA updates. Can I still "just root" with the GUI version? I can't really tell. It doesn't look like you can.

Thanks and keep up the great work!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Hemix:
Worked great for me, thanks a lot :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] milleirish:
I attempted to root my transformer, the toolkit said it was rooted but I had no SU, CWM or busybox installed.. this is what it said:

Creating backup of current boot and recovery img

this should take some time... please wait

Loading Bootloader to pad... please wait!

Starting...

Bootloader sucessefuly loaded to pad

Starting...

Sucessefuly Backup Boot partition

Starting...

Sucessefuly Backup Recovery partition

Done! Backup completed

Starting Insecure boot...

Insecure boot process completed with sucess

Insecure image created

Starting CWM recovery...

CWM recovery process completed with sucess

CWM Recovery created

Installing insecure boot....

flashing insecure boot... please wait...

Insecure boot installed sucessefuly!

Installing CWM recovery....

CWM recovery installed sucessefuly!

ADB is working and communicating with your pad.

Starting...

Superuser and BusyBox Installed ...

Starting...

Done, your pad is now rooted

Any suggestions?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] billouetaudrey:
Thanks for explain :)

Sent from my Transformer TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] FabricioGS:
@brk: Thanks for the clarification! :)

@all: Maybe we can start a campain to donate money for the devs so they can buy a B70/B80 and we all took benefit since is this how people do in all other devices foruns here at XDA, what do you guys think? :D

EDIT: Done. I created this topic, let's donate to them! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1293473
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ss4rob:
I just got a Transformer, serial number starts with B60, currently at firmware 3.1, build 8.4.4.11. It seems that I can just run this above tool to root, but I am being prompted to update to 3.2.1. If I root now, will updating to 3.2.1 wipe out my root? Will I be able to re-root with the above tool after I am updated to 3.2.1? Sorry for the noob question, I just opened the box, heh.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pside15:
It looks like everything was successful on my stock 3.2 TF. After going through all of option 9 is there anything else that needs to be done or just reboot?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] chadster214:
install superuser.apk and busybox.apk then reboot
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pside15:
That's what I thought but it is telling me that ADB isn't working but I don't know why it wouldn't be. Any ideas?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] wehweh:
Can you point me to the right direction? The only threads I see from Roach are stock to stock.

EDIT: Nevermind, I thought it was stock UNROOTED to stock. It keeps root, sorry about the confusion.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] rpavich:
Yes...

ADB won't work if you don't enable debugging first.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hachamacha:
I haven't used this script for anything but I read it so I've got an idea for you:

The first two parts of the script have to be done with the TF booted into APX mode, which you've apparently done.

The last part, installing any APK's would have to be after you're booted back into the regular OS and able to reach the TF from ADB - windows.

NOTE: Now and then my TF is not visible to windows adb (always to linux however), and the only cure I've found is to run ASUS sync for a little while and as soon as "adb devices" shows it you can complete your update.

-- Hope that's of use.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pside15:
Very much helpful. I'm still in APX mode. It never said to reboot normally. I thought I probably should have but I didn't want to screw anything up if I was wrong. I'll reboot and try it. Thanks again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] elosogrande7076:
Quick question guys...after I use option 2, do i need to do anything else? I keep getting a boot loop and Im not sure why that would be happening.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pside15:
Update-

That was exactly my problem. Everything working perfectly now. Going to find a ROM to flash. Thanks again for your help.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DKM119:
'm on a loop

forgot to read everything....smh.... i went with option 2 now i'm on a neverending loop....what to do??