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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louj:
Did you manage to root. 28? Could you give me some info? Windows 64-bit? Which drivers Did you use?

Thank you in advance.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
These files should be in the same directory as adb.exe and the .bat file. Are you extracting all of the files into a single directory? You cannot run the .bat from within the zip file, they must be extracted first.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louj:
Yes. I have all files in one directory, directly unzipped from the file. I was trying to do it also on another computer I have, but same results. There is probably something with my Transformer? Any special version which is not working with this tool?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David Dee:
When you extracted the zip, and you open debugfsRoot_v1.8 folder in your my documents file on windows explorer, did it look exactly like this, with all the exact same files?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louj:
Yes. Indeed. It is the same. When I tried to start RootDebugfs.bat then I got error that adb is uknown command. So after checking forums for help I found that I need to put location path of adb.exe to System variable and then PATH. I did it and I was able to run RootDebugfs.bat but with the error I already described. Is there any another system variables I need to change or add path to this all three files which system is not able to find?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
You should not need to put it in the system variable path, this is ultimately your problem (it seems to be running from somewhere else). How are you executing the .bat file (double clicking on it OR opening command prompt and calling the file by typing the path and name)?

The only way you are guaranteed that it runs in the correct directory would be to double click on it (or you would have to change to the directory the file is in before running it).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louj:
I am running .bat with right click and run as administrator - due to experience when running similar programs to flash my HD2 with Android.

Anyway, I am going to took it out from system variable and also to run in just by doubleclick. I keep you posted.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] trogdan:
Prime driver issue with Windows 7 N edition

For those prime users in Europe (or have the european version of Windows 7 N), you will probably have an issue installing the MTP driver if you do not have the Windows Media Player patch installed.

Installing the MTP driver in the root utility (or from the vendor) results in the following

You need to install the Media Feature Pack (described here)

And can be downloaded for Windows 7 N SP1 here.

BTW, this is probably not needed for the root to work, but figured it may be needed for other things, so it can't hurt.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louj:
OK. Finally it works.:) Most probably the issue which was causing this problem was Right click and Run as administrator issue + removing path to adb.exe from from system variables. Thank you very much for your advices. Hopefully my issue will help to some others too. Thank you very much once more. It is rooted now.

I can confirm this tool is rooting also IML74K.WW_epad-9.4.2.28-20120525 version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David Dee:
Good to hear, enjoy your root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pouic:
This method worked also on the TF700T !!

I now have root on my Transformer Infinity (build IML74K.WW_epad-9.4.5.21-20120601) thanks a lot !! :good:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] P05TMAN:
Worked seamlessly on my TF300T; incredibly easy too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] miloj:
Did you change the partition number or did it work as is (ie. /dev/block/mmcblk0p1) ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Stocki96:
It stuck at Step 2: Rooting. It only says: "debugfs : debugfs: debugfs: debugfs:" next to it is the flashing curser. what can I do?

Transformer Prime .28
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I have added a version of the tool that has modifications that have been reported to work with the PadFone (PadFone version will not work with the any other transformer).

Thanks to Mr.Clark for determining which block is mounted as system for the PadFone, in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27868834&postcount=155
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mercydia:
Thanks this is only root method works after the update .....even the voodoo root keeper doesnt retain the root
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mr_Armageddon:
I am stuck at:

Waiting for device to be detected...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

I have tried all of the suggested tips, disabled Asus Sync, uninstall / re-install the drivers, etc. It just stays at that point and nothing changes. Stupid me forgot to backup my previous ROOT with Voodoo Root Keeper before that last update.

I think I am just going to bag it at this point, and try again from a different computer when I get home from work.

Update: Worked fine on my home PC. They are pretty much both set up the same, so not sure why one works and the other doesn't. Oh well, ROOTED! Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Pouic:
No it worked exactly as is writed :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pantmunu:
i am on us .28 and it says adb server outdated . killing server and keeps reapiting it ....any suggestions
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Make sure Asus Sync is not running. Others have had similar issues, read over their resolutions and I think you will find your answer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pantmunu:
i have followed all the steps required . when i pres option 1 and enter it says adb server is out of date . killing server ...no luck
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pantmunu:
Any help guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bunnybash:
read a couple of pages back... the help is there
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bhitt:
After some hair pulling with it not finding SU which I had earlier installed, I uninstalled SU, rebooted and ran the tool again. I succeeded in getting root - Titananium backup runs fine - BUT I don't have Recovery. I tried the Power/DnSound buttons and the Sound up button. It started to load then it stopped at a dead Droid icon. I rebooted tried again, same thing. Now I don't even get the dead Droid.

SOOooo I'm rooted but without Recovery loaded. Any way to load Recovery by itself? :confused:

Edit: I just bought Rom Manager Pro which has a component for flashing Recovery. It says it succeeded but I cannot boot into Recovery. Any suggestions??

Edit2: BINGO! Got it. And I used GooManager to enter recovery without having to use the vol down/power > vol up. I booted up, went to apps, opened GooManager > boot to Revovery > wiped > flashed the rom. Allz well now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pantmunu:
sorry bro ...i tried ...can u link me up ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 777.300:
Best Rooting method ever.

Rooted my TF300T after the .30 update.

Working great.

Thanks.

Harald

additional info: Had to re flash recovery image, could not bot into recovery after Root. Flashing recovery images solved problem.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mike102409:
hi i am trying to root the tf201 with this method and i don't know the steps. i downloaded the files to my computer. Could someone please help me. thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jansku:
Unrooting Padfone

How do I unroot my padfone for OTA´s ? Is it easy ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Howell:
Tell me you're kidding !

No ?

It's pretty self explanatory...

You read open post

You re-read open post to be sure you well understand it

You download and then extract the package on your PC.

You launch the .bat file

You choose 1

You follow instructions...

The batch even tells you to install Asus drivers in case it is not already done... and those drivers are even in the package !!!!

Sorry but Sparky did such a simple way to root and you ask this question... Are you sure you want to root your Prime ?

And don't forget to donate to people who made this for us...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 84DGR:
You also need to delete asus sync from your pc and install the drivers,

I ask questions yet i read posts first all pages not just the last one

Devices - 64Gb Asus Transformer Prime rooted .28 Stock ROM

HTC Sensation XL running 4.0.3 with Musketeer ROM Sense 4.0

Samsung Galaxy S Running 4.0.3

HTC HD2 Leo, overclocked 1.4GHz 1 Gb RAM 4.0.3 tytung ROM, long live the LEO legend
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kilo1548:
I can confirm that this does work on 9.4.2.28 TF201 - One thing to note is that you have to just double click on the RootDebugfs.bat file. DO NOT RIGHT-CLICK Run as Administrator.. For some reason this will cause errors with the script
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 777.300:
Just flash the OTA manually in recovery mode and Root again.

Harald
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kearon:
I can confirm this works perfectly with Asus Padfone, European ROM: WW_Padfone-9.18.8.41_WW_9.1.15-0

This was a Taiwan phone, but I replaced the ROM with the WW one then ran this script.

All is good !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mroshaw:
Worked first time on never before rooted .28 TF201 WW.

Thanks so much to sparkym3 for this - you are a legend, my friend. True one click root! :good:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jalin725:
worked on my TF300t 9.4.3.30 perfectly Awesome tool.

Thanks for the work!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jansku:
Can you tell me where did you get European Rom file ? In asus homepage there is only Taiwan version to download. Can you give me link ?

Thanks

:cyclops:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Normally you would be able to find different rom versions on their update site or their ftp site, but it looks like they have not released them for the padfone yet.

Once they have added it you should be able to find it here

ftp://ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/asus/Mobile_Phone/PadFone/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kborer22:
amazing

worked like a charm thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayvus:
I have a TF201 .15 with root. Is there anything special I need to do? Just update to .28 and use this tool?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gam3r 4 Life:
Just saying thanks for this. I was able to root my new White TF300 that came with .26. It immediately pushed me .30. I accepted, then rooted with this tool. Thanks again.:o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
You could do that, but it would be easier to just install voodoo root keeper and backup the root before update and restore after.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayvus:
Yes, that would work.

However, I have a Transformer Prime with an Unknown Serial problem. Aka, I don't get OTAs. Therefore, Voodoo OTA Root Keeper does not work.

Edit: Thanks, this worked. Updated to .28 from ASUS 310MB update file from their website and lost root. Use the tool and now I'm rooted again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ando roido:
Asus PadFone rooted

Success for WW_PadFone-9.18.8.41_WW_9.1.15-0 whoever needs that.

Just wanted to share my experience.

*) was unable to install provided driver because my Win7 x64 would not ask for them when I said I want to show what to use.

In the end I used V2 (2012.05.08 update) from http://www.asus.com/Mobile/PadFone/#download

*) push commands in step 1 made my phone reboot. Then I realized I need to switch off Asus Sync in

phone

that started automatically every time USB was connected (Settings-Accounts and sync)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] casiocas:
Hey!

I managed ROOT my new PadPhone too. It not getting rooted in the first time, then I restarted several times(my PadPhone) and I get it to end. If I was updated my SU binaries, it update succesfuly but stuck in "gaining root acess" like for 30 min. I just closed the SuperUser and try to launching the TitaniumBackup pro and WOLAA, it was ROOTED and all ROOT needed apps working fine.

Big thanks for the tutorial man. Keep up the NICE work! :D

Build number: IML74K.WW_PadPhone-9.18.8.41_WW.9.1.15-0
BaseBand version: M3.17.24_A66_1041 1 [May 29 2012 21:31:49]
Android version: 4.0.3

CHEERS! :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MartyHulskemper:
Sparky -- although you nearly took my life -- 3 reboots in a row! ROLFOL -- I now have a rooted TF700T Infinity. :) Didn't work right after the third reboot, however, I had to install Superuser and BusyBox from the Market (or at least that's what I did and now I have root access -- I didn't test in between each individual install).

Thanks a million!!! My SGS2 was easy enough to have pre-rooted, but I must admit I have had to change my underwear a few times during the process this time around. I am one of a very low number of very lucky people who have been able to lay their mitts on this beast, so I am glad it worked out this well and I didn't end up with a fancy (and ridiculously expensive) paperweight. :o

I bow to you and take this ---> :cowboy: off. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JakeLee28:
help anyone? tempted to do this, but 2 questions.

1. If i wanted to unroot the prime how can I do it?

2. Would I be able to safely install future OTA updates? (don't mind if i loose root)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
1. There are many ways to unroot. Voodoo Rootkeeper has an unroot button as well as does the latest version of the Superuser app (not currently included with this tool but you will get an update notification for it). There is also the manual process of going in and deleting the su file, so there is not much to worry about there.

2. Yes, you can still get OTA updates. Root access will not block updates but it will allow you to make other changes. You will just need to pay attention to actions that use the root access as they may block OTAs.

3. This does NOT include CWM, all it does is adds root access to the ROM.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JakeLee28:
thank you very much,

I'm just planing to use the Browser2Ram tweak so hopefully i will still be able to update. but what kind of actions may block OTA's?

anyways that's my last question. thanks again for this!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I don't think Browser2Ram will block updates, but if it does you should be able to just turn that off and updates should start working again.

The types of actions that block OTAs are ones that change parts of the system image such as what default apps are installed or modifications to android configuration files.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I have added a link to the new versions of the tool that contain the latest versions of the superuser app and binary.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d1ez3:
Excuse my ignorance, but I am stock unrooted 0.28. I just download this and put it on my prime, then open it from in there and I will be rooted after? Or am I supposed to do something else.

thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
This tool should be downloaded and executed on a PC with the device connected.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] .psd:
Am I doing something wrong? Perhaps this is less simple than I thought, but I've read half the thread... Win7 64bit, TF300T 9.4.3.30-20120604

Plug in device for for first time ever. Windows successfully auto-installs 2/3 drivers. The failed 3rd driver is ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface. Attempting to manually install from DebugfsRoot_v1.8\Drivers fails. So I figure that isn't necessary to install, since it isn't in the OP. Also, note that since 1 of the 2 successfully auto-installed drivers are for "ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T", then attempting to manually install drivers for it is pointless because Windows tells me the most up to date driver is already installed. Nothing about that in the OP, so I continue.

Doubleclick RootDebugfs.bat. 1 > Enter. Unknown sources and debug are checked (although "unknown sources" is under Settings > Security, not under Settings > Applications as per directions in RootDebugfs.bat) so I hit enter.

Waiting for device to be detected...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

And then nothing happens, waited 5 minutes...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ando roido:
Looked to me that Busybox was also needed from play store in order for Titanium to work.

Neither CWM nor 4EXT do not reckognize PadFone. How should one be installed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
The Composite ADB interface is the most important part as the tool uses ADB. You will need to do a manual update of the device drivers and tell them to use the ADB drivers. The reason there is no mention of this in the OP is because it is mentioned in the tool itself as well as discussed in this forum. I felt that it should not be in the OP as there are many ways to get devices connected properly. One of these ways is described in the second sticky of the Prime dev section (you should have all of your questions answered by reading that thread).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] .psd:
K my apologies for failing to read that thread. I will go there now, but in the meantime is it normal that when I tried to manually install drivers for Composite ADB Interface using the drivers folder you included (including subfolders) windows said there was no driver found for it? So I have to get the driver somewhere else?

Heading over to that thread now, I apologize and thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Yes, that is normal. You have to go through the manual steps of telling it to use a specific driver (don't let microsoft search for it).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] .psd:
That thread was no help, but I appreciate your quick replies. Through personal trial and error I was able to root with your tool, so THANK YOU!!! for the tool.

I got the driver installed. You need to manually install it like everyone is saying, but the problem is there are 2 manual ways. The automated one seems manual, and the manual one seems both wrong and automated. Windows makes the wrong way sound correct and vice versa. The following are prosteps for complete n00bs like me:

1. Let windows auto-install drivers when you plug in the transformer.

2. Android Composite ADB Interface fails to install. sparkym3 has included the driver in his package, it's called "android_winusb.inf" and is located in Drivers > Android.

3. When in Device Manager choosing to update the driver for Android Composite ADB Interface, Windows will give you the option to "Browse my computer for driver software". Choose that, it will be the only step that both reads correct and is. The next dialogue gives you the ability to navigate to the driver folder, including subfolders if you choose. Perfect. Except we're in Windowsland where the correct option is the wrong option. Instead choose the option below to "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer". Even though your driver is NOT yet installed per the fine print, you can still select it. Remember, we're in windowsland where up is down and there's antigravity.

4. Recalling windowslogic, select the button "have disk", even though you don't have a disk.

5. The magic dialogue pops up and tells you to choose the drive where the disk with your driver is located. Disregard that. Browse instead to the folder Drivers > Android included in sparkym3's package, and then select "android_winusb.inf". Voila, driver installed.

6. Never question windowsland logic. Ignore the obvious steps and follow the wrong path until it works.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redjersey:
thank you so much, I have manually updated to .30 then run the bat file to regain root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fuzzynco:
Install drivers

the drivers in the kit say they aren't setup for click install.

do I wait for windows 7 new device prompt and then

navigate to that directory to install them or is there

an install tool to use? :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bunnybash:
Yes....

10char
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TZAR@:
Might be a noob question but here goes.

Say this might be a noob question but here goes. Do I have to use Asus unlock tool before I attempt this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bunnybash:
nope - at least i didn't!!! Unlocking is for unlocking your bootloader which you need to do in order to install custom ROMs this just gives you Root user access which allows you to tinker at a deeper level of the OS. It allows us to run SIO, Adblock etc...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d14b0ll0s:
Works on Infinity, unlike PrimeTime

Rooted my TF700T, thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] axepted:
Worked great on my Prime! Thanks alot! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Stu|:
I'm getting unsupported compression method errors trying to extract it with 7-zip
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
What version of 7zip are you using? I recently updated to the newer version of 7zip (v9.28) which defaults to using LZMA2 for compression, but older versions should still be able decompress this format.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theWHITE1:
Rooted

I'm on .28, tool worked perfectly. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Stu|:
I was on the latest version. I was trying to extract the 1.9 version from skydrive but it wasn't working, so I downloaded 1.8 directly from the first post and it worked fine.

Maybe need to look at the skydrive 1.9 version and see if it's uploaded correctly.

Also, I was finding that it was hanging on < waiting for device > until I downloaded adb and fastboot from a zip that someone mentioned in this thread instead of using the ones from the SDK.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smeshko:
Hey, a quick question. I installed all the drivers, killed all asus-apps on the computer and tablet, but when I start the .bat file it automatically says "You did not choose an option. Exiting... Press any key to close". Anybody has a solution ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I am not sure why extraction is not working for you. I have downloaded the one from the skydrive and everything extracts just fine with the latest version of 7zip (64bit). I did not mention that I am running the 64bit version before, are you running the 32bit version? I guess it is possible that 7zip has a bug around that, but I have not heard anything.

Has anybody else been able to download v1.9 and unzip it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] theWHITE1:
Yes, I did today. Used 1.9 and 7Zip 64. Followed op, rooted with no issues.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Stu|:
Maybe that is it, I am on 32bit windows.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goodintentions:
The problem with this script is that process 2 starts even though device is not detected due to rebooting. I've been trying this many times now. Still booting. Can't root because of this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] traxxus:
Got this too yesterday. The batch flashes some files and the prime rebooting. But without root.

It was driver-related. Had to install the driver manually in devic manager (windows).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] migs_jaime:
what went wrong? thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jtavera:
Idk what i did, lol , but i run i didnt install anything, run the bat, and now im rooted lol, thanks !!! somuch
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Once you extract all the files to a folder, make sure you are NOT executing the .bat file by selecting "run as administrator".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brandi:
i cant root the device anymore. it does fail every time :( Any body knows something? I have the latest asus wwe firmware installed...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wilson_wcl:
i just done my root recently, i realize 1 things is turn off any anti virus software. then just start root process. try it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wilson_wcl:
anyway i would like to thanks sparky create this good root for mytf201 .28. thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] amtzone:
rooted padfone

rooted my padfone...works nice...great work...:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brandi:
this is real bad luck for me.

i was dumb enough to flash the latest asus firmeware. my bootloader is still unlocked, but i cant get it to root again :-\

anybody got an idea? i already tried to run the hack manually and so on...