yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
No tutorial needed. Just download the tool, run it and accept all the warnings. Do be aware though there is no going back to locked after you have done this. And before you start you should read all of the threads I linked you to and ask questions there if there is something you don't understand. This is not a quick thing to do and you need to make sure you understand all of the instructions before you start and then follow them very carefully.

If you are unsure try the motochopper root method first.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
I is not for jelly bean is only for ics
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
You can ignore that - it works fine on JB.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
OK thank you very much

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One last question

Unlock_device_appv6 it work on you 4.1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
Yes, that's the one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
OK

Thanks ,good evening

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I understand to install a ROM must rooter, unlock bootloader, install recovery and then flash the rom
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
Someone there a tutorial to install a custom recovery any but a simple way as an application example

Thank you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ratman6161:
I would highly recommend just doing the unlock and then go to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2407248 and install Hairy Bean 2.3.1. I was a bit apprehensive about unlocking and flashing a custom ROM at first, but if you carefully follow the instructions step by step it turns out to not be a big deal. Its really pretty easy and once I had done it I wondered what I had been so worried about and why I had waited so long.

I recommend this particular ROM because it has worked really well for me, it has very good instructions, and its current Dev seems very active in maintaining it. Of course there are other options and I'm sure they are probably good too, but this is the one I've got familiarity with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
Ha OK, but hairy bean on the site it says that it should be in 4.2.1 and I'm 4.1.1

and for the recovery, you have an idea for a tutorial because I do not find
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
Read what it says carefully. There are two stages to installing the ROM. The first stage upgrades your bootloader to the 4.2.1 version along with a compatible version of TWRP. You can then install the ROM.

But you can't do anything without a custom recovery so you have to first install the latest version of TWRP for 4.1.1 with the instructions I sent you before ;)..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
And the twrp I can install via goomanager sorry I did not understand what you have said befor me, sorry for my english I'm french and I translated everything with google

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and how to install the recouvery because in your post is just for download but it does not say how it is installed
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
No - you cannot use Goomanager - that has been disabled now. The only way for you to install TWRP is the Recovery Image / Fastboot Method. I sent you the instructions. It is very quick but you but you need to know how to install and use ADB and fastboot. You cannot learn this using Google Translator! There are many Android forums in French (like www.frandroid.com) where you can ask and learn in your own language. Google "android forums in french" or something similar and find one that suits your level. I'm sure also there are many French people around here who could direct you to good French android sites. Please don't try to do any of this until you understand what you are doing.

My French is not great but probably better than your English if you want to PM me after you have done your reading.

Bonne chance!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maximebr77:
thank you for your reponce you been well simpatique I pence I will do as you advise me have I pence you're right, I rennseignaus just before begun, I already installed on my i9300 rom rootbox through your site and it xda community, thank you for having me advise and listen, have a good evening
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nixtip:
When I click "recheck and Exploit" message I get is: Exploit still not found.

What to do now?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] upsbeast:
Just tried the updated sparkyroot went through all steps again and said successful and the boxes in the sparky app are checked. Then downloaded root checker basic and it said i do not have root access... im kinda lost. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbezza:
I had the same problem. Refer to my post #19
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lortay78:
Already rooted, and probably won't need this for awhile. Hopefully never. But I donated out of principle for your work. Thanks for your development.

Transformer Prime/Galaxy Nexus CDMA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] upsbeast:
I did install buzybox and everything from #19. Still no root access in root checker and went unistall busybox and fresh install and it said no root access upon install..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JerzyIroc:
For some reason the app backup isn't working. Keeps saying the backup failed. Will this method work even if the backup failed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbezza:
I ended up running SparkyRoot 3 times and backed up an app and installed su each time. Once Busybox was installed a couple of apps still couldn't get root so I reinstalled these apps and all was good. Try reinstalling busybox and root checker and see how you go.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] upsbeast:
ok i uninstalled SU,busybox and root checker basic. then tried going through all steps again in sparkyroot and installing SU again. then i reinstalled root checker,busybox. when i go to install busybox within the app it says " busybox installer was not allowed root access!" then in root checker i hit verify root access and it says "sorry, this device does not have proper root access". when in sparkyroot and it says backup any app is there a specific place to have it backed up to?? cause it saves to my removable sd card?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Thanks for the support. I plan on adding an unroot step and a root backup so that this app will be able to keep root even once they fix the exploit. This should all be done by the time you need it next.

I have not tried it if app backup fails or if you backup to an sd card. The sd card should be fine but I'm not sure about the backup failure since it could fail at multiple points. You should be able to look at the checks within the app to see if it successfully copied su, if it did then you know it worked.

For those who see issues until you install/reinstall other apps, make sure the SuperUser app is running so it can grant su access. Also, you may try rebooting your device in case that status is cached by those apps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] upsbeast:
hey thanks but i couldnt get the sparky to work for me tried 5-6 times...i used viperMOD PrimeTime v4.5 rooted first try. thanks for the help everyone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbezza:
Bizarre! Tried 'viperMOD PrimeTime v4.5' twice but it failed each time??? Might be some unknown Transformer Prime differentiations here?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] upsbeast:
:)

you just may be right.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbezza:
For info. I bought my TFP here in the US therefore I have US_epad firmware and my TFP has a C10K sno.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I guess it is possible, but all of the devices should be the same as far as the software goes and this is a software exploit.

It seems like I remember reading that people had issues with the backup app when busybox is installed. If anybody has busybox installed while trying to run the root then it may mess with the rooting process as well. Just spit-balling here since I do not see this with my device and cannot test out why.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smelian:
work great thank you man
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pixelation:
After trying three times, it rooted. I had noticed others saying install root checker and busy box....I did on third time then reinstalled and it worked :)

Maybe a NOTE in the OP to let people know what to do :)

Great app, thanks bud :)

Dee Ex Two - See Em Seven
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Itzamistry:
Does this work for the prime 100%?

Press thx if I helped! :) :) :)

Sent from my LG Thrill 4G on Cm7 Nightlies with ICS theme!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pixelation:
It worked for me, just used. But after completing if you don't have root, try re running app then install root checker, and or busy box and reinstall them. Took me the times but I give credit to the purple that first listed the how to, and OP :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I have added a comment about this in my second post, though I could not be too specific to the exact steps to follow as I don't think the root cause has been pinned down.

I have also updated the app to include a donation link for the user the current root method is based on.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] android addicts:
I receive "Parse error" and it display "There is a problem parsing the package".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I already shut down my laptop, try downloading again and if you still have issues let me know and I will reupload it once I make it home.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] android addicts:
First of all thank for replay. Ok I'm going to download it again. I'll update it if i can root or if there is any issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pixelation:
Edit: disregard, I see second post now :)

Update the OP bud, it's where we start :)

This ISN'T my Transformer Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] android addicts:
Ops its a mistake. i subscribe this forum Rss so i come from feeds, so i didn't see "this is only for Eee Pad Transformer Prime". So sorry friend! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rushing:
sd card?

do I need an sdcard or [microsdxc] to do this method of rooting or not. Would i for any reason want to wait for a more complicated version like with lots of dos commands and the need for ubuntu, loL..... Piss on Ipad ,,, it will then let you mispell werds...

sorry i had to for i am a sinner> sent from a firey hell beyond the light

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Mytouch 3g Cyanogen Mod

Galaxy S 4G Lightning Zapped! Valhalla Black

Galaxy S2 T989 Darkside Kernel ROM:Juggernaut 5.0

AND A VIRGIN PRIME TO FLASH BANG

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
no memory card needed for this. simple apk install. just use prime browser to download it and install. then follow the directions.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mkatforum:
Merci Beaucoup!!

Works painlessly and needs no wires! Excellent job OP :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Not sure if you were referring to my comment about working on a more complicated method, but that was me saying that it is more complicated on my end as far as working out the specifics and coding. On the users end, this would be a 1 click root method that doesn't require going into another app. Though, I am having a hard time finding time to work on it. So hopefully I will be able to get it finished by the time they release the patch for this one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
Dos commands...lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mountain King:
Hi everybody,

My TF cannot be rooted with Sparky.

Please show me the way to fix it.

Tks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Just try using viperprimetime 4.5 then to root. Its simple also.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
This is interesting; I assume you are running 9.4.2.15, is this correct? If so, have you had root previously and removed the backup application from the device?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CashMoney474:
Worked great except my market app disappeared after. Easy fix but it was really strange.

Thanks!

EDIT: Forgot its called the "Play Store" now... everything worked great!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xXxDieselxXx:
Amazingly easy. Kudos!!!

Worked like a charm for my Prime.

Only issue (No big deal) Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper doesn't seems to work. I tried rebooting and uninstalling it and it shows as Device Rooted but it won't let me protect the root :(

EDIT: I'm an idiot!!! lol it turned out I needed to give SuperUser permission to the Rootkeeper app. It worked like a charm Thanks!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bigfkncee:
Works perfectly. Thank you for this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yankee minaj:
So it worked with my Transformer TfT101

But now how can i get Recovery to it...

I checked my root status and yes im Rooted

Rom Manager didnt work any other suggestions?

Thanx for the work pretty quick and simple
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Hi sparkym3, I really like this wonderful tool, and it worked great for my TF101! Are you still planning to add an unrooting functionality to the toolbox? The reason I'm asking is that, if I want to update the stock ICS, my understanding is that I may have to unroot first.

Thanks for developing the nice tool.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Yes, I am still planning on adding unroot and rootkeeper functionality. I was just a little busy last weekend, and this Saturday is St. Pats so I will try and work on that and get it out Sunday.

Thanks to everybody for all of the positive feedback.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eminembdg:
This will for sure work on the tf101 with latest bug patch OTA?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
It should based on the responses I have gotten, but they did not say what version it worked on. Sorry I cannot help more for TF101 users since I only have a TF201.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eminembdg:
ahh ok. Won't work for me
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bacaryu:
Hi the root app from sparky worked great for me ! (9.4.2.15 - TF201)

Although I had some problems like some other people posts in this thread.

Here is how I solved my problems with the sparkyroot app

For people who have issue with "backup failed" :

- close the sparkyroot app

- go to your programs and use "App Backup"

- backup a program (prolly sparkyroot) (backup should now say "succesfull")

- reopen sparkyroot app and continue with step1.

For people who have issue that root doesn't work :

- shutdown TFP

- reboot it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Thanks for the info. I have also gotten word that if you have never opened the app backup tool before and agreed to the terms of service then using this will fail when you open it throuh the app. This is because I thought it would be nice to skip this step, but I guess that is not allowed. I will also fix this on Sunday. In the mean time, if you have never opened app backup before you must do so manually.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bacaryu:
no problem, maybe put this info on first post because i've seen some other threads with same issue with backup failing with your app.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Sparky, my TF101 with stock ICS was initially rooted using SparkyRoot one week ago. Today I updated it to Build 9.2.1.17-20120312 without unrooting it, but now I've lost the root access. I tried to use SparkyRoot again to root it, but failed. Any idea how to root it now? Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I do not have a tf101 so I cannot help much, but if they have fixed the bug that allows his root, like I expected, then the only other option until I finish my new root app would be to use mempodroid or vipermod primetime (uses mempodroid) from the desktop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Thanks for the suggestion! Do you mean that your new root app would be able to root a situation like mine? If so, I'd like to wait for your tool. Thanks again!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
It may, but I have not confirmed that I can make it work yet since I only have a limited amount of time each week to work on these types of things. I have full confidence in these other tools if that helps your apprehension, but I will be sure to let everybody know once I have successfully finished the new one if you would like to wait.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xxxdroidxxx:
Just rooted with this method. Can't believe how easy this is. For those having trouble. This worked for me. After running the sparkyroot app Download busy box(stericson) from the market. If busy box can't install open superuser then go back to busy box and it should install and you will be rooted. If it still failed do a reboot. Hope this help
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sbdags:
Rooted my tf201 yesterday using this. In combination with Vodoo ota root keeper it was really easy to root and upgrade to the latest OTA.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Thanks! Just curious: I've lost the root after the recent update to from version 9.2.1.11 to 9.2.1.17, but why is the situation different from the rooting after the previous OTA ICS upgrade with V9.2.1.11?

Also, if I downgrade from V9.2.1.17 to V9.2.1.11 (I'm not so sure whether I can do that or not), would I be able to root my TF101 again with SparkyRoot?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eminembdg:
Just use vipermod it works. Just rooted my tf101 with it perfectly
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Yes, you would theoretically be able to use this tool again but I don't think it would be worth it since the other tools exist for rooting the device (you would probably need root anyway to downgrade).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I have updated the tool to fix the app backup terms of service issue and have added an unroot method.

Did not get around to adding the root backup yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
Thanks, worked perfectly.

Donating soon!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] devoda:
Thanks. Works great on 9.2.4.15 tf201.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
So the app roots and when needed will unroot just as easy? Does this make the voodoo OTA rootkeeper pointless? Or isbit needednto keep root on thebdevice even if asus trys to mess with this rooting process?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Yes, it roots and unroots, easy as that (assuming you install the superuser app, which is the current method used to unroot, once you have unrooted you can freely uninstall the superuser app).

rootkeeper is still needed for the point in time when asus blocks this root method. Unless i get time to add the root backup feature. This would basically be doing the same thing that rootkeeper does, but contained in one root app for convenience.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Right on sparky thanks for the info.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Well I followed the instructions and rootcheck shows that I am not rooted. Sparkyroot app shows all the stuff is there (checked marked) but nothing. What did I do wrong?

UPDATE: Ok it seems to be working now. After installed titanium backup to check root superuser started to pop up correctly. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jameslfc5:
Thanks for this i'll give it a try later
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
I have a new TF101 with the updated ICS (Build number IML74K.US_epad-9.2.17-20120312). I tried to use SparkyRoot, and at the last step it says "Unfortunately, SparkyRoot has stopped." So SparkyRoot currently does not work with the updated ICS? Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Based on a report by another user, v9.2.1.17 on the TF101 may no longer have the exploit and this tool may not work for it.

Which step number was it that caused the issue?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Step 4, Cleanup. Will you be able to make it work for v9.2.1.17?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Step 4 is not actually part of the root process, it is only there to cleanup files and changes that were made during the root process. By this step, the device should already be rooted if everything is working properly.

The main indicators that you will want to key off of are the checkboxes at the top of the app. Where any or all of these checked?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
All those three checkboxes were off as in their original default state. I tried several times, and got the same error message at the end. I also used Root Checker and it indicates that my TF101 has not been rooted yet. Any idea?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Its most likely that the user above was right and it will no longer work for this version.

If this is the case, you should have seen something to indicate this in the message at the top of the app when you first open it or after you hit the exploit button.

Was there anything to indicate an issue at either of these times?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
When I hit Step 1 (Recheck and Exploit), I now see the following at the top:

Exploit still not found

What does this mean? Is there a way to get Exploit?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
This means that the file that is needed to exploit does not exist. This means that the Asus backup app has been fixed so that the file is cleaned up on every use or the permissions have been changed (I assume you have tried to open that app and backup something, in case the file just hadn't been created yet).

Sorry, but you may be out of luck with this APK method on that version of the ROM. You can always use one of the ADB methods until I get time to work on the new APK method.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
Well, when I ran SparkyRoot the first couple of times I backed up SparkyRoot as the app suggests.

So it's not something I messed up in the process of using SparkyRoot? Would factory reset fix the issue?

I'm using a Mac OS X. What ADB methods do you suggest for Mac?

Thanks a lot for your kind help. I really appreciate it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Nope, you seem to have done everything correctly. Its just ASUS fixing the exploits to make the OS more secure. Should happen on the TF201 any day now so we will all be in the same boat.

For mac I would suggest mempodroid

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1461736

since I don't think there is a version of vipermod for mac.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mj56gt:
mempodroid works like a charm! Thanks again for the wonderful help!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] knives of ice:
This doesn't work with today's update anymore
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Vipers is also broken on .21 will have to wait for update
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
You never have to wait, you can always work on a new method yourself. The more working on it, the faster it will be found.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Absolutaly right and would if I had the know-how :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Yeah, I guess not everybody on these threads has the know-how. So I guess in your case, just sit back and wait; maybe help out with testing once one is developed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xPSYCHOTRONx:
Vodoo ota rootkeeper ftw, everything works as before with sparkys root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Of course it does! This is about rooting .21 with one of the root method, not restoring with root keeper
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xenocid3r:
Hey

Just used the apk root. I can confirm that v9.4.2.14 works as well.

trying it right now. Just rebooted
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] notoriouspk:
just got myself a prime i was dumb enough to update the firmware to 0.21 right away... now waiting for a root hope it comes soon ..should have read a few threads ..dont kill me now :P waiting for 0.21 root thanx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jirv311:
Yup, you're not alone. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] notoriouspk:
Thank god for that makes me feel a lot better :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T-Rrexx:
I hope that root method will be found...