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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
take a look in "/system" there should be a file "su-backup" ... at least thats what i found when googling a bit on that topic.

think you can backup that file...and if root is not restoreable after wipe you can try to copy it to /system again and try...but never tried it myself, so again: everything on your own risk :)

edit: think you have to remount /system with rw before you will be able to place the su-backup in /system again after update...

but again...never did it myself, thats just what i read in a few minutes..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
I have to strongly disagree with that because it's patently wrong for one. I easily downgraded to ICS within 10 mins using the instruction in the link I provide in my previous post.

My TF700 is locked and was rooted.

You should be careful about confusing people with this information, please take a moment to look at threads of people who have done it and above all look at the link I posted.

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If he's right then I must be lying when I say I did it with ease! I have done it - please check the link that I provided and follow the instructions. Provided you meet the criteria within that thread you will be successful. IE. you are locked, you are going from STOCK JB down to STOCK ICS .30. You can't downgrade to .26.

---------- Post added at 07:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:50 PM ----------

I''m going to copy the relevant part here for those that would rather not trawl through the thread:

Thanks to Pretoriano80

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lartomar2002:
More than once have I read something in one post and then later on read something different about how to perform a certain process. Being a new TF700 owner who's only previous experience with android was with a Viwsonic G tablet. It can be very confusing at times for me because the processes for rooting and setting up Nvflash are more involved than with the Viewsonic. So now I am at the point to where I am a little fearful to do something because of the possibility of bricking my TF700. I do not have $480.00 that I can afford to lose. I have managed to root and unlock the bootloader (so now I can not send it back to Amazon if I brick it). I have read enough ahead to know that I will need Nvfash if I want to recover from a screw up and that I have to still be on the .26 firmware, which I am. So now what I have done to solve this problem is to hire a Android guru to come to my house Monday to set Nvflash up for me and then teach me how to use it with the TF700 and how to install custom roms. Unlike many of you I did not grow up with all the new tech and to grow with it as it developed. For me this is my best option. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
The closest thing to a computer when I was growing up was one of those Robots which you put into a circle and pointed to a question and it would point to the answer when you moved it to the other circle (circa 1965?). I was 19 when the Pet was released and my first computer was a Nascom running a Z80 processor. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fuzzynco:
Revert TF300T to ICS???

I'm more confused than before. Does the unlock software not unlock the flash memory?

I'm used to HTC's approach. Unlock doesn't grant access to over write boot or the boot

loader, Those can still be over written with fastboot though. S-off allows you to do anything.

I'm thinking it does even less than what HTC's unlock process does. If I understand the

terminology, 'blob' is a type of image file that one either fastboot flash like one does

with 'fastboot flash <partition> filename' or pushes it and dd's from adb shell. I have

S-off on my HTC devices and flash a complete down level (bootloader, radios, boot,

system etc) the whole device, (from ICS to GB for example, as long as all the parts

agree), from either the device itself in its boot loader mode or from a host computer

in its fastboot mode. When I have to do a warranty exchange, I flash the device to

where it was when I bought. Locked and stock everything, then set the lock flag

from fastboot.

What does unlock actually unlock and what doesn't it. I'm guessing the unlocked

bootloader won't allow a flash of a custom boot loader (to enable the rest of

the fastboot command set)? :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bdawg31:
I am using /data/local/tmp instead of /data/local, but I am denied permission because "/dev/com.noshufou.android.su is not found." What's up with that do I have a jackup env variable set or is this a classic asus rop-a-dope log entry to throw us off?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bdawg31:
This is the tf201 forum nor tf700...so whats the deal?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lartomar2002:
Because on the tf700 forum under the "index development" thread it is listed as a root tool with link provided.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
The way I understand it, the Locked bootloader will only allow you to flash Stock ROMs ie. those signed by Asus with whatever limitations Asus allows for up/downgrading and limited to your current SKU . Unlocked gives you complete freedom to flash any ROM including , Recovery and if so desired even change to a different Stock SKU. In that respect it's fairly similar to what you already know about your HTC, except that the latter has the S-on/off state which is separate from lock/unlock. A much more detailed explanation however, should really come from those with more understanding than I. :)

For all I know, S-on/off is an HTC term and it may well exist under a different Asus definition, but from what I can see it's not possible to do anything (custom) Rom-wise without unlocking as you can with the HTC.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
After completing step 4 I get a died android with red esclamation mark!

What can I do?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beckzz:
Sry guys, everything i wrote about unlock, going back to JB n stuff was for the tf201 not for the 700...in this case everything i wrote was right. Sry, im a little confused that the devices are mixed up here...probably not the best idea, to prevent even more confusion it would be better when tf700 users are going to discuss in the tf700 threads...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
Yeah, unfortunately TF700 owners are here because the thread is relevant to the rooting process for this device. It would help if XDA brought all the Transformer threads into a single heirarchy which then divided into models. That way this particular rooting thread could be moved above the individual models.

Mods?

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Firstly I think it would be best to post your question in the original thread as I'm aware that our discussions have been off topic for this thread which is really to do with rooting the Transformers. Secondly, when you do, give a little more information on what you did, which Rom you downloaded and state of your device. I'm sure you'll get guidance more readily that way. However, it appears (from your signature) you have a TF201 and as beckzz has stated there is no known way back to ICS if you are JB.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
I was quoting a post where it was described how to go from JB to ICS. There it is also stated you can go back to ICS (.28) from JB.

It is indeed quite off topic, it looked to me the only way to get ROOT on JB after a wipe.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
Yes, understood but the thread I think is for TF700 only
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
Confused!!

Aren't we under:

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime > Eee Pad Transformer Prime Android Development

??

I used this thread for root of my Prime when it was ICS.

OT: I was thinking of getting to TF700 forums, after recent rumors, it looks like I'll search for stuff under Nexus 10!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
Sorry yes, the thread I believe you were following is this one

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1833212

and that is for TF300 & TF700. For TF201 refer to Beckzz statement on this thread #805 where he clearly states under what circumstances you'd be able to go back to ICS. I think you need to be 1) unlocked & 2) have nvflash installed when you were on ICS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
NP!

I used that guide, but it did not work for my Prime (it looks like it is for Infinity only).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SeaWaLK:
Those who say it works are actually from TF700. Those who can't are using TF201. I am using TF201 JB locked. It definitely doesn't work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spider623:
Nexus 10 is Samsung
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chockchip:
I am not developer or programmer whatever. However last night i saw my google play update system apps. So I was thinking that

Is it possible to inject some code or exploit during market update system apps? :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] schriss:
Is there any chance this tool could work on Asus Padfone 2 too?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spider623:
I don't think so
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] edinak:
Can someone is teal me is posible to root Padfone with Android (4.0.4) 9.20.4.22_WW_9.4.2-0. Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spider623:
So any news about any potential exploit that will allow as to root jb with out the need of unlocking?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chockchip:
i m waiting with hope.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ROY10:
Try many times my ASUS TF700T after upgrade to 4.1 JB , ROOT failed!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Correct, this root method does not work on new versions, see the second post of this thread for details.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lartomar2002:
Man, If only you could include a unlock bootloader, and a custom recovery and the rooting tool plus Nvflash and have it all install as easily as this it would make a noob like me's day :D I have read the NVflash for tegra 3 guide and it is complicated enough to make me want to forget I ever learned about rooting and what it can do. :) Seriously, I know from first hand experience with other devices how NVflash can save your butt but this method for getting it to work with Asus scares me. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] makcrellon:
Hi All, hoping someone can help with a quick question.

I've just ordered a TF300TL, very curious to know if this method can be used on this device? Its currently shipping with Android 4.0, I won't find out until later this week.

Thanks,

Mack
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
I believe so but if you look at the first post Sparky has a link reference to a TF300 thread. It may be best to follow that one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caseuno:
kinda stuck, every time i run the i try to root my device i get a message saying that my device drivers arent installed, windows tells me that my drivers are up to date kinda stuck dont know how to proceed here. im still on ics .30
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] caseuno:
fixed problem, i kept trying to run the .bat file as administrator when i just ran it normally everything worked
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] makcrellon:
Thanks louiscar well spotted.

So the only one missing is TF300TL :)

Latest Supported Versions:

v9.2.1.27 for the TF101 (ICS 4.0.3)

v9.2.2.6 for the TF101G (ICS 4.0.3) (3G version)

v9.4.2.28 for the TF201 (ICS 4.0.3)

v9.4.3.30 for the TF300T (ICS 4.0.3)

v9.4.4.40 for the TF300TG (ICS 4.0.3) (3G version)

v9.4.5.30 for the TF700T (ICS 4.0.3)

v9.18.8.41 for the PadFone (ICS 4.0.3)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flashben:
I do prefer to root only. But having an option of replacing recovery is good..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SeaWaLK:
Just wondering if anyone is working on tf201 jb?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] makcrellon:
Root TF300TL

Hey quick question, any particular steps to root the TF300TL?

Thanks,

Mack
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] turilas:
Seems i need to wait results... or have anybody rooted Padfone with 9.20.4.22 and ICS 4.0.4 ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smeroni68:
Instead of waiting an answer you can try if it works... the worst case you can find is that it doesn't work!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] turilas:
Other is that i'll downgrade fw+rom and then root and upgrade back to 4.0.4 and 9.20.4.22

Edit. Problem is just i cant find WWE version of it. Correcting. There you can find http://www.padfoneclub.com/pl/content/content.php?content.15

Google search did it's work again :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smeroni68:
I think you can downgrade and root... But when you upgrade back you can't use OTA, so if you use the manual update you loose the root!

Try root with current version and let us know the result...

Inviato dal mio ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] phoxy84:
Or downgrade, root, protect root with ota root keeper, update with ota and restore root
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bluewr:
I tried Debugfs method

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1706588

It state it is rooted, but if I check with Rootchecker, it state it isn't, and I can't use Titanium Backup or Market Unlocker.

I have the driver installed, I can see my TF700 on my PC.

I have set USB debugging, and unknown source, and also turned off Asus sync.

I have also used the SU Update fixer, which states.

Checking signature - OK

Extracting tiny busybox - OK

Extracting Super.apk - OK

Gaining Root Access - Fail

And gives the message, Fix failed. try download and flashing an update.zip from androidsu.com

My TF700 is on build IM74K TW_epad-9.4.5.30-20120907

Kernel version 2.6.39.4
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TenTwenty:
Transformer Pad TF300TG

Hi

Anyone know if this will work on ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG Firmware: V10.4.3.9 (WW SKU ) :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Flashben:
Is it updated to jelly bean? If yes then no
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monstermm:
Hey, I may need to return my device due to dead screen touch issues. Is there a way to restore stock recovery for TF300T on JB. Using WW_epaduser10_4_2_17UpdateLauncher.zip ?

I have TWRP installed at the moment.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] borneanheadhunter:
Only works on ICS version of TF300TG? how about JB version?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] elmot:
be aware!

i used my girlfriends eeePC and it went crazy after i tried to install the drivers, i got blue screens etc etc and a mad girlfriend....

and when i did the same with my sony laptop it worked....

im not sure if it had to do with 2 asus products or whatever....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spider623:
No different USB vendors I always use 3 PC to root

1 via

2 realtech

3 foxconn

Oh also I find it easier to root over Linux since it detect the devises faster

Sent from my Nexus S
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JakedGr8:
Hey everyone!

I was wondering how I could downgrade from JB to ICS to root, then do rootkeeper, and update back to JB asus firmware (stock). I found an article explaining this but all the links were dead, maybe someone here knows? Thanks!!!!

Jake
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] louiscar:
I have done that on a TF700 without problems but I can't advise if it's any different on other models.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digitaltailor:
Permission denied.

Every time I try to run this batch file I get a whole mess of permission denied errors. The bootloader is unlocked. I am just trying to get root.

Found system partition at: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1

Step 1 - Pushing files...

failed to copy 'debugfs' to '/data/local//debugfs': Permission denied

failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local//su': Permission denied

failed to copy 'debugfsinput' to '/data/local//debugfsinput': Permission denied

failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied

link failed File exists

:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bls2009:
Hello everyone,

i've the same problem. i can not push the files to my epad cuse presmission denied.. :crying:

what can i do? :confused:

please help :)

thx alot :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lt thistle:
If your bootloader is unlocked why not just flash a rooted ROM
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kelemvor33:
So I have the TF101. After I use these steps to root my tablet, how do I go about installing a better ROM? Can anyone direct me to some steps for installing a new ROM if I"m already rooted? Or should I skip this and use a different set or instructions to do it all at once?

Brand new to this so not sure where to start.

Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pyr0path:
cause you can't flash a rom until you root the phone
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] satriani25:
Just wanna share that i have successfully rooted my TF300TL using this tool. No problems whatsoever.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shadow78:
Hi everyone.

It is probably asked lots of times how to root JB. I am on the newest stock but I cannot find any useful information. As far as I know this tool is not working on JB did anyone tried and been successful? Or some one can please point me to the right direction..

Many Thx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lt thistle:
You are incorrect, if you have an unlocked bootloader you can then install a custom recovery and use this to flash a custom ROM. You don't need root access to do any of that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T0N3Z:
v10.4.4.20

is there a way to root v10.4.4.20?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bls2009:
Hello sparkym3,

first of all, thank you for your Rooting-Tool.

But this does not Work on my device.

Here some details about my device:

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG

Android: 4.1.1

Buid Number: WW_epad-10.4.3.9

I already run ClockworkMod recovery on it and I'd like a zip file for rooting.

Can you help me and maby many other guys?

Thank you very much! :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shadow78:
I have the same issue just on prime, its not going to work..

Reported UNsupported Versions

v10.4.2.15 for the TF201 (JB 4.1.1)

v10.4.2.9 for the TF300T (JB 4.1.1)

v10.4.4.16 for the TF700T (JB 4.1.1)

v9.20.1.22 for the PadFone (ICS 4.0.4)

2nd post..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] derawala:
NOT WORKING FOR TF201 on JB

Same here buddy,,, cant root my device ,.it just says,,that everything is failing:(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DnCkY:
+1 please :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shadow78:
Hi,

Here is a link and a guide for JB if anyone wants to try..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1998359

This was working for me.. give it a try.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kerapil:
that is a guide to unlock not root
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shadow78:
I agree, but after u unlock u do what ever you want including root..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colostro:
I can't unlock and root 'cause i have the serial number issue (unknown): who can help me?

I tried the unlock tool, but it gave me generic error!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] carcass666:
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kerapil:
absolutely true. unlock leads to warranty loss, though. currently it looks like if you want to root you need to unlock first, like you said.

Update : in Europe unlock code does not lead to warranty loss. search for keyword "warranty" in xda. apparently the warranty is 2 years no matter what, locked or. not, custom rom or not, rooted or not
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
For those of you who are having trouble running the "unlock tool " from Asus,here's what worked for me. I bought my Asus from a guy on craigslist.Don't know how old it is,he said a couple of months. Had all the latest stuff on it (JB and latest firmware),running unlock tool produced "server connection error". Had several email conversations with Asus support,they finaly told me to open bootloader and wipe data. When I opened the bootloader before I wiped anything, the "device unlocked" notification appeared in the top left corner. I wiped anyway and now unlocked/rooted/running custom rom. I don't know if they sent something if they did it was undetectable and of course there is no way to test so it's kind of a mystery. All I can say about it is get after them and youmay get what you want. (registered my tablet with Asus before contacting support)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lartomar2002:
Can I use the unlock tool if I am already rooted? I have a TF700 and the Debug Root worked for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colostro:
Can you explain, step by step, how unlock?

I tried and my prime is yet locked.

Inviato dal mio Transformer Prime TF201 con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
Registered tablet/contacted asus support to tell them about the error message/was persistant when they tried to blow me off/finally got email from asus telling me to enter bootloader and wipe data/did it and I was unlocked
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colostro:
Many thanks. Did you open a ticket or write an email?

Inviato dal mio HTC Sensation Z710e con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
Ticket
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kokopuphz:
Perhaps the device was already unlocked?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] colostro:
It was unlocked, but now not!

Inviato dal mio HTC Sensation Z710e con Tapatalk 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ScriptJunkie:
Can I unlock a tf201 running 10.4.2.17 with this tool?

I know 10.4.2.15 is not supported so anything newer isn't probably supported either.

But i keep on dreaming i'll get root on this thing without unlocking one day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chockchip:
i have the same wish....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
Perhaps you might not know the difference, but I would. Kind of a silly thing to post
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
Not possible since the Asus shows a message in the top left corner of the screen on every reboot telling you that the device is unlocked if in fact it is unlocked.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dknotty:
I've just tried this but when I run root checker it says the device is not rooted properly.

Anyone else had this problem?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hx4700 Killer:
I have used this with 2 TF700's and my TF201 and it works flawlessly on ICS ONLY.

THERE IS NO WAY TO ROOT JB WITHOUT UNLOCK.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] twynn:
It won't be rooted until you flash a recovery and then a rom with superuser to give root access
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] o2cool:
tf201 9.4.2.28 failure

I had my device rooted months ago but decided to wipe and set up for the next semester at school.

So lost root and trying to get this to work but i only get "Rooting FAILED! System partition was not found."

According to ota root keeper, i am not rooted but have superuser.

Any suggestions? trying to not unlock until the warranty is up and need my vpn access.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrjayviper:
which drivers (the zip file from the 1st post contains 3 folders) do I needs to I need so I can use fastboot/adb on my tablet? also, how do I install it? thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] o2cool:
U plug in the tablet and when it asks for drivers, point it at the extracted drivers folder

---------- Post added at 12:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 AM ----------

also i have noticed when trying to root manually, the device is missing the ln command among other commands. any suggestions?

sorry, i clicked quick reply on my post not this one and it will not let me delete it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mrjayviper:
On Windows 8, it automatically installed the MTP drivers but they were the wrong ones so I used the MTP from the zip file. Somehow I don't think that's right