yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wagz:
Just curious, for those that keep saying it's impossible to root B70, did you actually try Brk's latest script with Asus PC suite installed. It uses a slightly different method.

I just ask because I have a newer b70 bought from Best Buy recently and it worked like a charm. Not to mention a lot of other people keep mentioning that it works on their b70, but the others who keep saying it's impossible never mentioned if they tried Brk's script method with adb.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korumera:
I'll check it again :) in a few, i couldnt root it with the test (0x4 error)

Ok tested it, and doesn't work :) got the same error with : nvflash.exe --bct transformer.bct --setbct --configfile flash.cfg --bl bootloader.bin --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0x1682CCD8 0x8A1A43EA 0xA532EEB6 0xECFE1D98 --sync as test :)

and trying brk's script with adb gives an error no permission to write file :) so no it doenst work :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bud77:
This might sound stupid, but did anyone tried to downgrade the firmware to 3.0.1 (first official firmware) and run gingerbreak ... ?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korumera:
According to asus and different websites, it's not possible anymore to downgrade B70's with new SBK. So no it's not a stupid question but saldy enough it doesnt work anymore :) we'll have to be patient.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkrider82:
Maybe it helps.... On Brk's Site, he shows the different versions he supports:

WW (8.6.5.7) v6.2.1

US (8.6.5.6) v6.1

TW (8.6.5.6) v6.1

ITB (8.6.5.7) v6.2

Fortunately I have the WW (8.6.5.7) Version.

First I didn't installed the transformer driver completely. After I installed it, it worked. nvflash.exe took about 2min!

On some German forum sites, there are many B70 members who could root the transformer with the Brk's manual! And everybody of them could pass the nvflash.exe test without problems.

Don't know what other things could be the reason to fail rooting
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korumera:
Got this version too: WW (8.6.5.7) v6.2.1

and no it can't be rooted. It's because of the SBK, mine is manufactured 30/07 according to the complete line. But like i said before i'll be patient.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pissos13:
Some B70 still have the old sbk, so those ones can be root using all methods.

The new batch of B70 and B80 already have a new sbk, so no nvflash till someone crack the new sbk.

Also is impossible by now to downgrade the b70 so gingerbreakbb can be used.

So for now we have to be patient and hope someone can get a solution to root the new B70 and B80.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fuujinryu:
B70KAS25xxxx, can't root. Tried nvflash check and brk's script, found similar results to Korumera. Contemplating "accident" for warranty replacement.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sabiano:
sad

i got a b80 device, cant root too:(. Asus whats goin on...please leak the key!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vf1:
from what i have gathered. it seems that Asus started to implement the new sbk on B70KAS18... onwards.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KingDavid63:
damn that's BS... i got one of the older ones so im good but my buddy just got his the other day a no go... and got another buddy buyin one as we speak b70 sure it's the same deal... cant blame them really got so many DA's rooting messin **** up then returning. there just tryin to make money, there still ought to be a way to unlock acknowledge you void warranty and make it a lil more difficult to scare off the noobz.... an android with no root.... damn that just sucks...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2manytoys:
It shouldn't be any different than buying a PC and installing Windows. You should have root access to Android in the same way you have admin access to windows. If you break the OS you have to fix it yourself. If you want to "hack" your PC BIOS and you break it, it's your fault. Do people return PC's because they hacked their BIOS? Unlikely, because they don't have to hack their BIOS to get Admin access on a Windows PC. It's their own fault if they do screw with the BIOS and break it.

ASUS - Give us root access to Android like you would Windows on other Laptops!

I want to be able to backup MY own "laptop" without trying hack the "BIOS".
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jamesyboy:
B70KAS15 and 17 here. Both were rootable via the one-click root live-cd.

My buddy has a 19, we failed to root via all currently-available methods.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sabiano:
True words. Listen up asus!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
Thanks for the link. I delightedly rushed home with a new Transformer in hand on Saturday, only to discover it was an unrootable b70. It's good to know some talented people are working on it.

Sent from my Leedroidified Htc Sensation.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
No probs.

I bought for myself a tf before 2 weeks from Best buy and unfortunately I have to wait till Sept 20 to have it in hands, since I'm in Europe and a friend will bring it to me. I'm afraid that it will be from the new b70 series with the new sbk.

Well I crosse my fingers for the chance my tab to be from the old series or at least until it is delivered to me to have already a working root method. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
Make sure you need to root it before going that route. I have run custom Roms and had kernel access on every phone I have had back to the Winmo days and have not found a reason to root my TF.

Sent from my Transformer TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
I need to root. Because I can.

Sent from my Leedroidified Htc Sensation.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paran0idAndr0id:
I have a B70kas07 model does it mean i can root?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
Should be able to. Try it and see. If you can't, nothing happens. No harm done at all.

Sent from my Leedroidified Htc Sensation.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vf1:
Yes, sbk v2 should be only implemented on B70KAS17+ onwards
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2manytoys:
Um, Titanium Backup would be one very good reason?!?!?!

How about it's MINE and if I want to delete stuff, well, I can, because, well, it's MINE :D Why do I need to have software that runs on startup that I never use? Why can't I uninstall it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n0waY:
I'm sorry to disprove you, but I have a B70KAS07 and I do have sbk v2 :-(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rackers:
You could always try, lots of easy rooting methods around here!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paran0idAndr0id:
Bummer I`ll try to root. Hopefully Im able to root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickn850:
Just had to let everyone know I have successfully rooted my b70kas.

Id say this was my weirdest root ever.

Here is exactly what I did:

Put CWM 3.2.0.1 on my sd card.

Then I ran nvflash and restored to factory. (usb plugged in + volume up + power) -- The device wouldnt even come out of the black screen after restoring.

So then i used nvflash and attempted to flash revolver 2.5 (usb plugged in + volume up + power) -- all i got was a bootloop that wouldnt pass the ASUS eee screen.

Booted into CWM (volume down + power, and then volume up to enter RCK? mode) installed revolver 2.5 after moving to sdcard.

Now I have root and a new ROM :)

obviously you dont have to do it this way lol. Im sure i could have bypassed all the nvflash crap, but this is what worked for me. This is the North American version and I actually picked it up last night.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilstevie:
if nvflash gives you anything other than error 0x4 you do not have an SBKv2 device and most of that was unnecessary
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vf1:
Would think so. He must have nvflash using sbk v1 also. But thanks for sharing.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xperiaflooter:
Nice, thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cernunnoz:
I have a b80, I guess there is no point in trying as it is certainly blocked? I really want root, and I would be happy to donate 10-20euroes to a dev who can make it work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sevenup30:
i also have a b80k, i tried all the different root method that i could find, without success.

Always: usb write failed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khayman18:
today I purchased a transformer from micro center, serial b70kas203, build us_epad-8.4.4.11-20110711. I haven't been home yet to try rooting, but sounds like it most likely has sbk_v2. I would like to be able to root when available, but what I am wondering is if its ok to do any ota updates? Or will doing ota updates further prevent me from rooting?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wabster6:
So this method works? Do we just out cwm on root and skip to the third step?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paran0idAndr0id:
So i was able to root easily. Happy me
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauaus:
I have a B70kas04 and rooted sucessfully
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda-comet:
Come on Asus...we are waiting... -.-

Are there any news regarding the possibility to get root on our "pseudo promised to be developer friendly" devices?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sevenup30:
Dont attempt asus to release the SBK V2, they wont.

I really hope Devs can find it and free our devices.

I should buy an Iconia -_-
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casualt:
listen try this

read and follow

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1123429
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebadfrog:
This does not work for their models

Edit.....B80 and some B70 have the new SBK and this method wont work
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pas7771:
Good to know
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda-comet:
That's so disappointing, because their promo was filled with phrases like "developer support", "everything is open", "bla", "bla", "bla".

It was one of the main reasons to buy it, but ok, **** happens...

I'm with Android since the release of the G1 and quite into flashing Roms, etc., but I have no clue about the real hacking thing...how big is the chance that someone finds out the sbk, because I can't imagine it to be that big^^

Just to let me know if it's worth to check for news every day :-D

That inner child is an annoying thing xD

I would also buy an Iconia, but I'm in love with the Keyboarddock and the never ending Battery life you get with it :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maroon Mushroom:
Well I'm also waiting on a method to root. I would give a dev $50 for a working method on my B70. Everything is failing.

Tempted to start a bounty thread just because that gets things developed quickly.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tittah:
This link has been posted before in this thread: http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lemmyslender:
Just thought I'd throw this out there.

About 3 weeks ago I bought a 16GB Transformer from Bestbuy (N. Canton, OH), the only 16GB in stock. It was fortunately one of the B70 series that was still rootable.

However, last Thursday, it started to develop a bad line on the display, about a two-thirds of the way down (landscape), one pixel wide, running (sometimes) the full length of the display. It showed up Thursday night, disappeared Friday, didn't re-show until Saturday night. Took it back to Bestbuy to exchange Sunday morning (fortunately it was still doing it, took pictures just in case). Although "out of policy" for being past 14 days, BB exchanged it for me.

Interestingly, they had several Transformers in stock (both 16 and 32). I was worried that I'd get a later one that wouldn't be rootable. Pleasantly surprised when I got home and took a closer look. The new exchange was actually older stock than the one from 3 weeks ago. Lower serial number, and rooted no problem.

Bestbuy seems to be doing something screwy with their stock, so if your looking for rootable Transformer, check Bestbuy as they seem to have some of the older stock still.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
geez i hate to admit it but i kinda see why asus changed the sbk. ive seen so many posts with having "a few" or "several" transformers. i can only imagine how many have been rma'd for bogus reasons.....that being said i dont care :p im just sayin' and I am patiently waiting for a a way to root sbk v2 :rolleyes:
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maroon Mushroom:
Yeah, kinda wish I bought mine at a local store so I could do an exchange, but even then I'm not guaranteed to get an older model.

We need the new root process because those older models are just going to become more and more difficult to get a hold of. And with the transformer still selling very well, we're seeing a LOT more B80s and people want them rooted.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ram8704:
I guess I am lucky my b70 rooted very easily. Some seem to be routable despite being b70. I know this is well known. Just telling people to keep hope alive.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maroon Mushroom:
Yeah, about 50% of them. But there's also all the B80s which are out of luck until someone fixes it
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Hey guys, I am waiting my TF to arrive in 10 days and I already know that it's SN is B70KAS03XXXX, so do you think it will be rootable? :)

Btw, It was bought from Madison's Best Buy store in the begining of August.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finalhit:
nvflash would only work if you have the correct key...so it shouldn't hurt to try the nvflash method, even if you have the wrong key.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
:) I know that my friend. NVflash will be the very first thing i'm gonna try, but I'm eager to know now if it's rootable, because this feeling is killing me :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paran0idAndr0id:
I guess u can. My tf had sn b70kas07xxxxx and i could root without problems.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmend:
I just got my TF in today. It keeps asking me to update . Just wondering if that could mess with the possibility to root it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Look in the dev section if that particular firmware build number is rootable.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kefje27:
I ordered mine in august from amazon, was B70.. tried the nvflash test and it worked an rooted it perfectly with Brk's script have to see i can find the correct serial number as i got it from the states the box was left behind by my mule..., i got the stickers but seem to misplaced them :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ollip79:
Yes we all know some B70 can be rooted. To be exact we already know that all B70 < B70KAS17* can and all above B70KAS180* have the new SBK and need other nvflash.

So its as easy as checking your serial!!

Anyone know if other developers work on a solution? http://androidroot.mobi/ is pretty mum about updates. Or anyone knows the IRC they hang out to catch the newest news?! ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acsteve:
I think I can root now But should I?

I have a B70...

It's been very disappointing and I have been patiently waiting. I always root my phones, and was hoping to do the same thing with my transformer. So, after resigning to the fact that if I ever get to do it, it may be a while. Then it dawned on me. Yes, maybe a solution after all. I went and looked at the serial number on my significant others transformer and guess what? Yes, even though I bought both of them at Fry's at the same exact time, one has a B70 (mine?) And the other ( Her's?) is a B60. Hers, is being used in her business. She is not that tech savvy, and has taken a while for me to get her to even buy this. In fact I've been trying to get her to utilize her BlackBerry, and all it can do without much luck. She got a big promotion at work and decided to do a little high-tech. I explained all of this because I would like to change out hers and mine. It's been a few weeks, and she has a couple of programs on her TF, including 2X.

My dilemma. Do I ask her if she would trade with me and try to explain why, which she may not find compelling about to change, would you? Or, do I go the sneaky route and try to make my TF look exactly like hers, thus giving me a root_able TF. My oh my the decisions life forces upon me sometimes. I shall have to give this more thought. Any thoughts as to what I might do? What would you do?..

Steve
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] G-FACE:
Offtopic: I'd go for the switching without telling her :D She'll never find out.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markp1989:
If there was a bounty thread, I would definitely be willing to donate.

I also have a unrootable B70, the most annoying thing is I had a rooted b50 for 2 weeks, but had to rma (i returned it to stock first) because the charger packed up and Amazon wouldn't replace the charger on its own.

I backed up everything with Titanium backup hoping I could just root my new tablet and restore it, but I cant :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
x10000000000000000000000000 without question lol
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maroon Mushroom:
My dad is about to buy one so hopefully he has an older one I could swap.

Gah, this is killing me though. So many ROMs I want to try out
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
Be honest if you really care about your relationship. Worst case she will say no and you will still be in the same situation you are in now. If you swap it without telling her and she finds out ... well ... you will be in a worse situation. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evotuning:
just ask her to swap better to be honest.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acsteve:
You who are saying

to be honest are making compelling points. Still, in me wants to root, but only want the technical problems that may come with that. Certainly not the ones that no power button hold or backup can help.I don't want the volume going up without even touching the volume rocker!

Still could it even be done? I mean could I exactly make hers mine and mine hers to the point she would not know? I did create a Photo Shop background for her and do get on it to make sure all is OK as I do all the electronics around here. Humm still some more thought I think..
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maroon Mushroom:
No update has been posted on

http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/

....since Aug 26. Starting to get concerned that nobody is working on it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acsteve:
Meeeee To :9
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jruasap:
yeah, I just bought a B80 Transformer and dock off of Amazon about a week and a half ago, I love this thing but I really want to root, I saw the update on Droidray's site, but I too wish that he updated us a little more on what was going on. I know that the developers are busy people and I truly appreciate the work they put into making our Android devices awesome, but being left in the dark does make a little nervous. I still think that my Transformer will be rooted, and I guess it is more important for my Thunderbolt to be rooted than my Transformer (otherwise I wouldn't be able to tether it xD )
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] savagedp:
Also a B70 owner here. Haven't tested if mine can be rooted. but most probably not since my serial number is in the range of unrootables as brought up somewhere in this thread.

Guess we just have to wait for the guys to come up with something... Meanwhile... no root... zzz i still don't need it for now though...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sonny788:
Yeah Same, Sucks without a Root :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhoenixMert:
I'm also stuck without root, do we know if anyones working on this? Maybe a twitter feed to follow?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebadfrog:
Bumble Bee and Rayman have always been working on this and heres his twitter.

@DroidRay
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonami:
Just got a b70 from best buy and rooted with the nvflash method flawlessly.

Sent from my TBolt using my f***king thumbs...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ben.selinger:
:(

B70KAS20 here. I just sold my Adam tablet and picked up the TF which I need for work :). No root = no VPN = may as well throw it out.

I know @DroidRay is working on this, but it's been nearly a month since he last updated his site and I'm beginning to wonder if waiting on the root is realistic at this point. I have 3 more days to return my TF and I don't wanna be stuck with a $650 business expense that I can't justify without root :p.

Anyone have any idea of how likely it is DroidRay is as close as he says he is? I sorta suspect something has changed between his last post and now and he's just not said anything.

FYI for those who still don't know (it's certainly not been posted very clearly).

B70KAS17 and lower are SBK 1 and are all rootable.

B70KAS18 (and B80KAS) and higher are SKB 2 and are currently NOT ROOTABLE via any method.

@DroidRay http://androidroot.mobi/2011/08/26/b70-and-beyond/ - said on August 26 that he has the SBK 2 key but is unable to give it out, but that he and a few others are working on a method that will give us root without releasing the SBK 2. No updates since then (as of today).
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonami:
mine is a b70kas as well, and the nvflash rooted mine like buttah, did you at least try it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] id10terrordfw:
Worst case, trade in for an Acer Iconia and get a bluetooth kb and mouse, then use the return policy if root comes out. I have had both tablets and think both are good choices.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] parmend:
Really want to root mine but I have to send it back to Asus for light leakage. Afraid if they give me a replacement it will be one I cannot root.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukacs.attila:
"If there is any significant update to b70/b80 nvflash, rest assured it will be posted here and on website" - DroidRay just tweeted this five minutes ago.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Underwater Mike:
Can someone in the know explain why, if the key is available, nothing is being done with it? Has there been a threat of legal action or something? Just curious, as I won't buy a replacement for my damaged machine until I can root it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhoenixMert:
Thanks :) I'll make sure I keep an eye on here, and twitter.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timedroid:
Why would ASUS lock the bootloader? I guess I won't be buying any of their tablets.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
I'm beginning to regret it. Kind if used to waiting though. Had to wait a while with both my Desire Hd and Sensation phones. In the end, nothing is unrootable but times it takes a while to find the exploit.

Sent from my Cyanogenmod loaded Htc Sensation 4g
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilstevie:
The key is not being released, as part of the deal with where it came from, it will not be released