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[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rlanza1054:
Ok I need some additional help:

I just called Asus about my issue with there App Backup app. I am unable to open any backup that I've made. I've tested this issue out on multiple files that get backed up into one file, I've tested it by just backing up one file.

In any and every case I am unable to open the backup file to perform a restore.

Asus want me to perform a 'data wipe'. But I complained that I spent too much time getting things to look and set the way I want them to, so I need to backup everything first. Since, I can't use there App Backup because that is the app in question I am looking for another backup program.

What I did not tell this tech support person, is that my TF300T is rooted, I didn't feel that is something he needs to know at this time. So I guess I can use Titanium Backup since it needs root and 'I got root'.

However, now for the reason I am posting this in this thread, I guess before I do all of this, I need to 'unroot' my 300 first, so that when I do the wipe or if he ends up asking me to do a factory reset, I can do all of this without worrying about being on a rooted machine, or having root will screw up all these resets.

Also, in the end, he might find that I might have to return my unit for a replacement, and I would need everything cleared off this unit before I return it.

So if I use VooDoo to do the 'unroot' what other steps do I need to do to totally remove anything that would get in the way of him asking me to do a 'data wipe' or factory reset?

Also, can VooDoo write a backup of the rooting to my external card to make it easier to get back to root after they fix this App Backup program?

It seems that there is another person who is having issues with the App Backup program, so I am not alone here.

Thanks

Rob
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] David Dee:
If you are rooted, you don't need their back up, use titanium backup to backup all of your apps. Not even worth fixing their backup app imo.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rlanza1054:
Yeah, I know but I'm trying to restore something I already backed up. The Asus App Backup, backs up the data as well as the app. I need the data from a previous backup set.

Also, I'm trying to verify if there is a hardware issue, hence needing to replace the TF300T totally. That's a major part of having Asus attempt to fix this.

Thanks anyway.

Personally I now prefer Clockwork Mod back up routine, it can restore my device to exactly how I set it up.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] TonyStark R.I.P.:
rlanza1054, David Dee is correct. My only question is did you purchase TiBu or are you trying to use the free app? This will make a difference
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
It seems like the .17 rooting method does not work for WW (non US) after an OTA update.

At least if you go from .17 DE to .26 WW (The /system partition seems to be formatted, and you lose root).
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] wingjames:
Does anyone have a copy of .17 around? Asus no longer has it on their site....
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bamoida:
Hi everyone,

I bought my TF300 with .17 DE firmware. Then I rooted it with SparkyRoot and then did a backup with Voodoo OTA RootKeeper. Yesterday i received an OTA update to .26 WW. After installing the update I could not restore root with Voodoo. So I did the OTA update on .29 WW but still could not restore my root acces. I have already read that coming from DE to WW it is impossible to keep root because of the update wiping the system partition....

Does anyone know a solution to restore my root or do I have to downgrade or just unlock my device, which I really don't want to do because of warranty...
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
No. Right now there doesn't seem to be any way to keep root when going from .17 DE to .26 WW.

I've got a .WW device, but "accidentally" OTA:ed before rooting, so I downgraded and will stay on .17 DE for now, since almost half of what I do on Android demands root.

I sincerely hope you'll be able to get a WW .26/.29 OTA if there is a .17 WW-blob out there somewhere, because it seems that the OTAs check a serial number on the devices and sends the OTA accordingly. That is - I wouldn't be 100% sure you'll be able to get a normal .26/.29 WW update if you manage to downgrade to .17 WW.

But I'm mostly guessing.

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Oh, I had an idea.

How hard/impossible would it be to fake the ASUS OTA server communications?

Can anyone fire up wireshark and have a looksie (no time over here)?

Because then we may be able to fake a < 9.4.3.17 WW firmware version and obtain a .17 WW OTA (if there is one, which I'm starting to doubt).

Then again, it would most likely force someone to play russian roulette with their device serial number (talk about risking getting banned from asus servers).
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bamoida:
Yesterday I downgraded my device from .29 WW to .17 US (although it's a DE device) in the hope of receiving an OTA... :rolleyes:
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
If you don't get one (which is said to be what will happen), you can probably just downgrade to .17 DE and start getting OTAs again (or stay on .17 DE rooted, like me).
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bamoida:
Why won't I get OTA updates with .17 US ??
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
Because of some serial number that is device specific.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bamoida:
So it checks if the device serial number matches the firmware (e.g. german serial number only gets updates if DE firmware installed)?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
That's what people say, yes. I haven't checked.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Griffin1006:
I've been reading on the forums and came across several ways to update with root etc etc.

This one and toghether with http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1645029 seem really clear.

But now I do have some questions regarding rooting, updating and than keeping root. Atm I don't have my 300T (getting it on saturday) but which version can I expect in the Netherlands to get on my tablet, the .17ww? or the .17de? (maybe fellow Dutchies can help me with this one)

Another questions is... does it matter which .17 blob file I use to downgrade my 300T if it comes with .26 (or .29)?

Does OTA RootKeeper also works when you have .17 rooted, than go to .26 (which you root again with RootKeeper) and than update to .29?

Offcourse I don't want to 'unlock' my 300T as I want to keep my warranty and get the automatic updates from OTA.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
If you're on .17 WW when you get it - DO NOT UPGRADE.

(IMPORTANT!) First root using sparkyroot (check the thread), then install and make sure you've used OTA root keeper correctly. (IMPORTANT!)

Frankly I wouldn't be active on these forums if I'd rooted my pad when I got it (I believe I was on .17 WW, but I didn't even check)
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Griffin1006:
This I allready knew by reading the forums. Still have the question if it doesn't come with .17WW which blob file do I have to use. And the other question is whether OTA RootKeeper also works on .29
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
If you're on.17 DE you'll lose root if you OTA.

If you're on WW .26 or.29 you're currently not able to keep root AND OTA, since you'd have to downgrade to .17 DE to root it (and lose root when OTAing).

If you decide to switch pond side (ie downgrade to US .17 and root) you will not currently be able to OTA, since asus update checks your device serial number (or something).

I've read somewhere that if rooted and rootkeepered on WW or US .17 or .26 you'll keep root when OTAing to .29 (the WW and US OTAs doesn't format /system)
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Griffin1006:
So if I understand it right it is as follows:

If I have a .17ww from the box I can keep root when OTAing. when its higher I need to downgrade to .17 but this will be DE and then rootkeeper wont work?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
At the moment, yes. Cross your fingers for .17 WW, in other words. (And copy at least /system before you OTA, pretty please with sugar on top).
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rlanza1054:
Ok, I'm fed up with the lags and 'not responding messages'. I called Asus and they want me to do a total wipe first before I can send it in for them to look at or replace.

So my one question before I do the wipe since my 300 is rooted is do I need to 'unroot' first or do something special?

Is there a way to save some settings to make it easier to root after I get the system back up and running again?

Ok, that was 2 questions, sorry!

Rob
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] BryanSo:
Guys anyone got idea how I can root this tf300 of mine. Its a TW version and it updated itself to .29 though it was at .26 when i got it
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] R4x0:
Revert

Hi

can anyone tell me how to flash the stock .29 rom from a cm9? I have TWRP.

Thanks
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Griffin1006:
Just got my 300T and it has firmware .26

So what do I need to do if I want:

- Root (also on .29)

- Automatic updates

Is this is not possible cause what I've been reading the last couple post.

Any ideas??
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
If you're on US firmware you can downgrade.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1645029

If you're on WW not right now.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Griffin1006:
Im on WW so Ill have to wait till they find a way to root 26 or 29. thnx for your help
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] dopediculous:
I did this and after going to .29 from .17, voodoo didn't work? :/

Says root restored, but that's a big negative? Any ideas? I flashed the update from Asus website through CWM btw. Thanks guys!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] sparkym3:
Has been said many times, but I can say it again, OTA rootkeeper only works for OTAs. That is, updates pushed by Asus, not manually pushed.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] dopediculous:
Cool. Appreciate the repeat. Sorry. Haven't had time to thumb through endless pages. Thanks man!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gasingvar:
Check this out.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] sarptecimer:
Does the downgrade also work on TF300TG?

Hi all,

Sorry for the noob question but I am very suspicious about this downgrading method on my TF300TG. Does it work on the TF300TG also or only TF300T? Did anybody try that? Also probably I'm using the WW version 'coz I did not buy it from the US (am I a genius or what :cyclops: ). I could have a look at the first 12 pages on the thread and it looks like WW is not downgradeable yet; am I right?

Thanks for reading!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rykatemom:
BRICKED!!!

ACK! I just got my TF300 this evening, and did this method to root it. Nothing is even installed on the tab yet, it's just out of the box. I'm bricked. Stuck on the screen that says "Eee Pad", with no status bar, nothing. Tried to boot into recovery, and get the dead android with the red triangle/white exclamation point on him.

Can anyone help me unbrick my tab, please?:eek:
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] mikaole:
the dead android is normal on stock

try vol- and Power together. If the text appears on screen let both loose and wait. If the icons appear choose the wipe with Vol- and then Vol+.

Let it reboot.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Bones25u:
.30?

I've got a brand new TF300T, but it's a .30 What method of rooting would you recommend, and what Rom is the latest and greatest?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] DMardroid:
I use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26435775

It works for. 30 firmware

... 2nd question: read, read, read, and read. :p

My personal preference is HYDRO rom. The fastest and stablest rom I've touched on the tf300. And everything works.

Have fun!!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] klinkdawg:
im on .17 and rooted my 300, now im wondering what i can do with it! i tried to update to .26 and conserve my root with ota root manager, but for some reason im not getting the .26 update pushed to me... any ideas on why this might be?

also, i went into rom manager just for fun to see if i could install clockwork mod recovery and it asked me to confirm my phone model. Only problem is, the model version says transformer prime. anybody know why this would be and if its safe to install it or not? just curious!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] babymatteo:
I wouldn't do it. You might brick it. But then i could be wrong.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] leroybrute:
+1
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] smith058:
Just rooted via op post, used rootkeeper, did the ota updat, used rootkeeper again... ALL WORKED!!!! I STILL HAVE ROOT!

Thanks guys :D:D:D
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] leroybrute:
Congrats. Were you able to update to .26? I just talked to Asus and they say I'm on the latest firmware .17. I have had mine since the 29th and try manual update twice a day but still can't pull the. 26 update.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] corwest:
Had mine for about 4 days and have a tried many update checks but no go either...
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] smith058:
Yes, rooted .26 :D

I bought my pad yesterday and got and took the update the first 5 minutes after loging into my wifi... found out i could not root with the update so 2 hours ago i went back to frys and exchaged it... got home, followed instructions for root and for rootkeeper. And about 15 minutes after wifi conection i received the ota update, took a deep breath and accepted it, ran rootkeeper again... all worked flawlessly. :D

Now i need to find out if/how to get this thing to duel boot.:rolleyes:

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Have you guys tried a factory reset? You should still be able to keep root... maybe y'all told it not to install yet and it stored your response... idk just a thought
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] demandarin:
Congrats..try overclocking now, if you want. I posted up how to in earlier posts or in that other 300 thread.

I think he said he rooted, used voodoo, then updated to latest firmware, .26, then used voodoo to restore his root and now he rooted on latest forward.

sometimes the update acts funny. sometimes servers are down or servers too busy. just keep checking. it might also depend where you live because not everyone gets update exactly at the same time.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] EvoXOhio:
Try clearing data on the software update app. That fixed the issues for the galaxy tab 10.1 when it couldnt find its update.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Raiderspy1:
where are the procedures for rooting the TF300

If your on 17, what are the procedures for rooting the TF300?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] JustusIV:
Lol did you not read the first post... Jesus
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Archangel:
Hope someone finds a way to downgrade the firmware or root for those of us dumb#sses that upgraded without rooting first!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] leroybrute:
Thanks but I tried that a couple days ago. I will just sit back and wait for it.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] JoelParke:
+1 from another one who didn't wait.... and not wanting to exchange the device just for that... not nice to the vendor.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] trparky:
Yeah, I updated to .26 too without rooting prior to it. Damn, I suck.

Here's to hoping someone finds a new exploit.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Check out this link it was posted on the other pad 300 post, I think we can downgrade now :)

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...urce-code-for-the-transformer-pad-300-tf300t/
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] TXKSSnapper:
Just came here to post the same. downloading now. hopefully I'll be able to try this when I get home tonight.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] EvoXOhio:
Thank you for not returning a product because you made a mistake. I get so sick of the countless threads where people are returning products because they bricked them or did something stupid.

---------- Post added at 02:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

How do we install downgraded firmware? I'm used to using ODIN for Samsung products but no idea how to with ASUS.

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How do we install downgraded firmware? I'm used to using ODIN for Samsung products but no idea how to with ASUS.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] TXKSSnapper:
From the OP

If you go to the first thread on downgrading it has instructions. Hasn't been tested on the tf300 yet though
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Evo not quite sure how to downgrade, I'm reading this post to get acquainted, not sure if I'm going to try it or just wait for someone with more experience try it first.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Archangel:
this is great news now that they have released the old and new firmware! We should be able to downgrade and root! I think I will give it a try using the transformer prime method.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] JoelParke:
downgrade progress

I followed the downgrade process at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622628 -- note that I used method 2. It does take quite a while to push the blob to the sdcard, etc.:

-- JUST so that know what my mileage was:

adb push blob /sdcard/.

402 KB/s (815682765 bytes in 1976.922s)

dd if=/sdcard/blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4

1593130+1 records in

1593130+1 records out

815682765 bytes transferred in 366.090 secs (2228093 bytes/sec)

Then the reboot and flash takes a while (few minutes - be patient)

And the Android is upgrading... takes some time.

NOW I AM at 9.4.3.17 !!!! :)

The guide above suggest wiping data which I will do -- however I first did a backup (earlier of Apps and Data my MyBackupPro). Next will be the rooting... I will report back.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] demandarin:
you should make your own thread on success of downgrading the 300. then rooting it. then using voodoo to backup save root. then update to latest firmware again. then use voodoo to restore root again. now you back on latest firmware with root.

this will be the only extra 300 thread ill approve of..lol. ;)
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] TXKSSnapper:
This is very good news. now I just need to get out of work, and I can downgrade , root, overclock, ..., and profit? lol
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] johnjohnjohnson:
one click option for method 2

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25508554&postcount=52
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Wooowhoo I'm on it currently waiting for .17 to finish downgrading then rooting. I didn't wipe data, as the suggestion said it was mostly for devices going from ics to HC, but if I see any problems I'll report back here and do a full wipe. Ill keep you posted with the rooting and upgrading to .26 *fingers crossed*
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gchild320:
No it won't brick it, just won't boot into CWM. Tried this yesterday.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Ok I'm rooted and I ran Voodoo OTA RootKeeper. Now I'm not getting the firmware update, how would I update it manually?

Edit google is my friend:

It seems I need an sdcard to do the manual update. But the only card I have is on my NookColor being used :s The one I ordered for my 300 Pad hasn't arrived yet. I guess I could turn off the NC make an image of the card, format it and do the Pad update then burn image on sdcard again....tooo much work

by the way I played ShadowGun with my ps3 controller via bluetooth AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Mitashi:
Is there also a way to unroot? I own a SGS2 and it's really easy to root and unroot, what about the TF300? Curious because my parents bought the tab and i didn't.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] demandarin:
DO NOT TRY TO MANUALLY UPDATE OR YOU WILL LOSE ROOT AND BE BACK AT SQUARE 1 AGAIN. VOODOO DOESNT WORK WITH MANUAL UPDATES. ONLY WORKS WITH OVER THE AIR UPDATES.

you've been warned..lol
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Thanks again for the warning, I saw it in that other 300 pad post lol. Lucky I didn't have an extra sdcard and you were here to warn.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] trparky:
So just to be clear... I'd download that blob or whatever it's called, push it via ADB, and reboot. Is that it? Where do I download this blob?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
http://support.asus.com/download.as...rmer+Pad+TF300T&os=&hashedid=8BmzkQ4yoz5WzBrW

Follow the instructions for method 2 in wolf's post
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] gloogankle:
Do you suppose I can downgrade my .26 WW SKU?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] smarcisin:
I have rooted and flashed many android devices....

I've tried to downgrade with the 1 click tool....

I have the .17 firmware on the root of sdcard internal memory and it reboots and everything after selecting option 1 but does not complete the downgrade...

Any help?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] demandarin:
id say just try the manual method then. if that still doesnt work then something else is up.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] jgaf:
Just to make sure, you just need the blob file in the root of your Pad not the whole zip file that gets downloaded.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] smarcisin:
Oh boy just realized it was inside the .zip......thanks!!!!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Lonestar614:
Downgrading, rooting, saving with Voodoo and updating firmware via OTA worked like a charm. Thanks for all the tips everyone!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] JoelParke:
Just to report back in about my experience with the downgrade and the following work....

As I reported earlier, the downgrade went well. BUT as others have reported, one must put the blob on device.

After the downgrade I then used:

SparkyRoot.apk to root.

THEN -- important I immediately used:

Voodoo OTA RootKeeper.apk to save the root. This excellent apk allows you to turn root off and on at will. This also survives the upgrade as well -- see below.

-- NEXT I turned off root and attempted to upgrade... this seemed to not be happening -- although I couldn't tell if this was just a busy network or server, but I suspect it might be that I had rooted.

SO I went back to http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?m=ASUS+Transformer+Pad+TF300T and downloaded the V9.4.3.26 firmware for US and followed the manual description described there of how to upgrade, by copying the

US_epaduser9_4_3_26UpdateLauncher.zip

file to my microSD card and then inserted it into the reader.

Immediately all the magic happened and I am now at 9.4.3.26

NOTE right after this I opened the Voodoo OTA RootKeeper.apk and restored my root.

SO now all is working and I finally have a pad with all the magic I need. I suspect that for future upgrades, I may need to copy the zip file from the Asus site above.

I hope my experience is helpful to those wanting to make this happen. Nothing new listed here, just the hard work of so many others.