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[Android General] JMM2009:
Will I have to flash the wwe firmware sinceI am on Paul's Rom, or do I need so flash the HK firmware? Also do I need to flash it with stock recovery or do I have to use any special adb command?

Edit: ok tried to flash both wwe and HK firmware through the stock recovery and both failed. What am I missing? other than a brain!!!!!!
[Android General] darkvice01:
Just flash the wwe do full wipe first
[Android General] pogwghi:
I also have tha hk firmware. Let me know what happens to your device.
[Android General] Seelendrache:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

Hi,

did someone return an unlocked device to Asus for repairing?

Did they repair it?

Thanks
[Android General] JMM2009:
I flash both latest wwe and hk firmwares, neither fixed my baseband. I am downloading the older release to try them.

Edit: ok so for future reference for hk firmware the process is flash Paul's Rom , if your baseband is missing then change to stock recovery flash stock wwe rom then factory reset, superboot, flash pauls recovery, flash Paul's Rom then profit. Hope this helps.
[Android General] ekoandrew:
works on TW 55-0 , but 1 caution from ASUS after I rooted this phone. Asus support center in Taipei told me, this phone no longer able to OTA update. Meaning no upcoming JB update(s). The only way to lock the phone again, is either buy a new one or pay premium service to ASUS to lock it and restore to original factory default. Asus mention, the OTA server checks something in the phone to show if the phone is Factory or Root/Unlock.
[Android General] Ivalex:
Hi, as suggested make sure you're in the folder where all the files are in your cmd session, and no " to type

Inviato dal mio PadFone 2 con Tapatalk 2
[Android General] turtle76:
I assume that the jb firmware can be downloaded so we can still update ourselves. Anyway once u can root the phone there will be a way to do it :p
[Android General] Ivalex:
My view is that you can still get the update from asus website and install it with your stock recovery
[Android General] RagnarokRO:
Thanks sound like there shouldn't be any problem :)

Thanks! Yep, i know. I own a TF700, the same rules apply for that too. After you unlock and root the device, you still will be able to manually download the OTA and update the firmware yourself. It has being done on the TF700.
[Android General] kahei036:
Confirmed this is working on HK .55 ver padfone 2 :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Android General] Burley1:
So if anybody is will to do this for me via Teamviewer I can compensate them for their time.
[Android General] ekoandrew:
Via teamviewer is basically the same thing following the given direction. Even if the phone end up bricking, still your own fault! You can't blame on the person helping you via teamviewer.
[Android General] gt500:
so the hardest part is made, good work :)

is someone making a CWM?
[Android General] harpik3d:
Could someone with an unlocked phone dump the /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 and /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 partitions and share them?

I'm analizing the unlock tool and I'm about 80% shure what does the unlocker modify but i want to confirm it

It would be really helpful to unlock padfone 1

You can dump it running from a shell(or adb shell) as root:

cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 > /sdcard/mmcblk0p3.img
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p4 > /sdcard/mmcblk0p4.img

Thank you everyone
[Android General] kahei036:
See attached mate
[Android General] xdej:
You may then make and release a relock.apk utility !
[Android General] Ivalex:
We are diligently work on it. This is our next step! Give me someday and guess we can have cwm recovery on our A68
[Android General] oroo708:
let us know if u got something.:fingers-crossed:
[Android General] Burley1:
I understand the risks pal. I am just missing a step.
[Android General] ekoandrew:
The new jelly belly update had been released over OTA. Later gunna try the root process.
[Android General] kahei036:
The boot.ing has update u probably need to rebuild a new insecure img before u go
[Android General] Ivalex:
Yep, boot.img needs to be insecured. Hopefully same procedure, I'll check on the WWE.
[Android General] benthian89:
Currently the update is only rolling out for sets that are bought from Taiwan.

So the rest of us have to either wait for the OTA update or wait for Asus to upload the firmware on their website
[Android General] schriss:
To build CWM we need the below steps done on rooted Padfone 2.

Dumping stock recovery:

Commands are as follows via ADB:

adb shell dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery of=/sdcard/stock-recovery.img

adb pull /sdcard/stock-recovery.img

Then post file in this thread :)

Sent from my PadFone 2
[Android General] pogwghi:
So, youre fone is now ok?
[Android General] JMM2009:
Yes, running pre rooted jellybean goodness thanks to Paul.
[Android General] anjo88:
hey man congrats for your post i have the last firmware from asus is possible to make root without loose warantly?
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
Teorically yes, you loose the warranty when bootloader is unlocked. However if you bought and live in europe someone had post an website regarding some law that protects the customer guaranteeing the warranty even when your bootloader is unlocked already
[Android General] pogwghi:
I wish I live in Europe now. Coz after rooting my device, unfortunately my fone drop on the floor. The side silver of the done is aluminum it has a scratch :'(
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
My condolences for your phone lol. But you're not the only one who made this prowess.. On 31 Dec mine had drop on the floor and...

I spent about 220 dollars to repair it

sorry if the images are too big for some devices.

If you like tha pics hit thanks :good:

Pay attention that I took the broken lcd pic from 'brand new' Padfone 2 'same' device.

Mine 1st LCD had minors vertical scratches, did it when inserting phone into the tablet I guess. For now, it's necessary to use a screen protector (I hate that).
[Android General] pogwghi:
:eek:
[Android General] mrx_rf:
I guess im lucky. Drop once but only have minor dent and scratch at left side.
[Android General] anjo88:
yes i buy it in europe (portugal) can I do the root without unlocking the bootloader?
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
No. Take a look on step 2 from first post of this thread.

You can't get into fastboot mode without unlock your bootloader. Then you can't root if you're not on fastboot mode.
[Android General] anjo88:
so it is impossible to root without unlock bootloader?
[Android General] JMM2009:
As of now yes.
[Android General] ekoandrew:
We need a separate post for Paul's Rom and recovery.

Getting too hard to follow up on custom Rom for PF2!
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
not a separated post, but a subforum for our device would be great. That's what we want!
[Android General] pogwghi:
need your help guys. after installing chainfire3d driver. my fone boot on recovery mode. what should i do. please help. thanks! now my fone booting on recovery . what should i do?
[Android General] pissos13:
Already exists an working recovery and custom ROM, I been following this thread, and didn't found the post about this.

Can you inform the link?
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
h t t p : / / w w. w.m o d a c o .c o m /forum/689-asus-padfone-2/

Thanks to PaulOBrien!
[Android General] anjo88:
any one know if xda will give suport to padfone 2 ??
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
What do you mean? A subforum for PF2? If so, nobody knows.
[Android General] cturbos:
LTE

I started using my padfone 2 on 4G today,it is blazingly fast,anyone here using it on 4G?i have noticed after the last update the push service is dormant until i check my email,any one noticed that?
[Android General] pissos13:
Thanks!
[Android General] anjo88:
yes i use 4g for about 1 moth and is bloody fast!

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So in Portugal if I unlock boot loader I don't lose the 2 year warranty?
[Android General] Harboe:
It doesn't seem we're getting out own forum. They seem to not think there is enough devs for it. Look at the thread I posted a while back. :(

EDIT:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2108952
[Android General] DjBastard:
It seems you have to do and choose, making everyone, if you uncheck a little give back ...

and everything to create a forum!!

Not that you were asking for money ...
[Android General] mrx_rf:
Very saaaad... :(
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
That's frustrating!
[Android General] Austech:
****ing mods, ban me. Ban me because if after the work that's been done on the padfone already isn't enough to warrant a forum and instead you choose moto phones with locked bootloaders, then your no longer useful.

Ffs!
[Android General] espier_developer:
:good::good::good:THANKS!!!!!!!!
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
You're absolutely right!!!
[Android General] walaway:
I'm almost done doing some rooting videos, trrimming it and making sure I take the fastest steps. It will be out soon ill make sure to post it here.
[Android General] anjo88:
thanks with everyone help we can make a community :laugh:
[Android General] walaway:
Any news from the admin team?
[Android General] DjBastard:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37619858#post37619858

:(
[Android General] walaway:
Doomed.. stuck on just rooted..
[Android General] walaway:
I opened a thread in the development forum please do support the thread and post any development related stuff there as tou wish. I will compile then and put them in the OP as necessary.

No flaming :) its not going to get us anywhere
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
What's the link for ur thread?

Didn't find it.
[Android General] walaway:
Ill post the link later when I get to a computer :)
[Android General] --a3pz0--:
here is the link. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2135735
[Android General] walaway:
thanks yet again bud! Lets wait for that spark!
[Android General] anjo88:
padfone 1 don´t have forum but have cm10.1 so we can have to just have to wait!
[Android General] pissos13:
I'm trying to unlock my PF2 on version WWE 10.4.11.13.

I'm getting network message errors, did someone unlock it in this version?

Will I have to downgrade to previous FW to unlock it and the upgrade again?
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
I got my PF2 WWE 10.4.11.13 rooted extremely fast using this script from Paul.

tried using Windows 7 64bits

Original Thread
[Android General] pissos13:
Did you unlock in version 10.4.11.13 or previous had it unlocked?

I'm trying to downgrade to see if I can use Unlock.apk in FW 10.4.5.36.

Does someone has a backup of a WWE firmware previous to 10.4.5.36?
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
when you do an update it looses root, then you have to use this scrip again in order to get root again.

it works on both 10.4.9.16 and 10.4.11.13
[Android General] pissos13:
I get network error in 10.4.9.16 and 10.4.11.13 so I can't Unlock my bootloader :(
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
tell us your scenario and steps you r doing so maybe we can help u.
[Android General] pissos13:
I'm on version WWE 10.4.9.16.

Installed unlock.apk.

When I run unlock.apk and I Acept and click on the button to unlock device, I get the waiting circle, and then I get an network error...

It seems that Unlock.apk can't unlock some devices on 4.1.1.

Does someone has a update of a previous FW to 4.1.1?

I could downgrade and see if Unlock.apk will work on 4.0...

I can't find any WWE version previous to 10.4.9.16.
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
did u check "usb debugging mode" to on?

did u check "unknow resources" to on?

are asus drivers correctly instaled?

you don't need to downgrade to perform root.
[Android General] pissos13:
I already installed Unlock.apk, the problem is that Unlock.apk doesn't unlock the bootloader cause of network errors... and the internet is connected...

If someone has a 4.0 WWE firmware that can share I would appreciate, so I can try to unlock in ICS...
[Android General] pissos13:
Im having the same problem, did you already had a solution from asus?
[Android General] Lycox:
I have had the same problem with the unlocker. It's not only related to our PF2, it's a common problem of ASUS itself (Transformer Prime for e.g. had the same issue).

I contacted the support too, they said, they'll check their server. Didn't heard anything from the support again, but after a week or so, the unlocker worked. It seems, that it's just a matter of time, like others said too.
[Android General] pogwghi:
i think my padfone is bricked. after installing drivers of chainfire3d its only booting on recovery mode. i will send my fone for warranty. would they know if im rooted or unlock>? unlock voids waranty right? :(
[Android General] [zozi]:
did you try install a new rom? with full wipe? maybe the chainfire3d write something in boot metoth and with a fresh install of new rom cold be a solution
[Android General] pissos13:
OK, I will check if in a couple of days I can unlock... For now contacted support too.

EDIT:

Well tried now and unlocked bootloader :)

It seems that I can root :)
[Android General] pogwghi:
i didnt install new rom. only stock rom is running. i dont know how to install new rom. i cant acces the padfones storage when i connect in pc. dont know what to do. i will return it in asus this afternoon hope i still got the warranty. but i already istall the unlocker. :(
[Android General] darkvice01:
Have you install the driver if not then install it but padfone without driver should work but in some occasions it takes time before it appears in the PC drive.. check also if you set up SD card protection and debugging mode of yes unchecked them.
[Android General] pissos13:
Can someone tell me what app can I delete to get rid of mirror aplication? It only opens the front camera... rooted the phone but cant figure out what to remove.
[Android General] pogwghi:
yup! driver installed. pc can detect the fone but not the storage. i canot access OS . just booting on recovery mode but whatever i chose, nothing happens :( i already bring the fone to asus. but it takes 5 working days but sad to say its chinese new year :( maybe ill wait for two more weeks
[Android General] Ivalex:
I use to do it via titanium backup.
[Android General] zakiancel:
Thanks for the guide

Thanks:good:
[Android General] Lycox:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

This isn't possible. It's part of the camera application. So removing it will remove your Cam too.
[Android General] pissos13:
I use it too, but i can't find the app...

Sent from my PadFone 2
[Android General] BieHDC:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

I hope in the future there will be an installable zip file to root.

If this is already created pls send me the link.

Thx
[Android General] pissos13:
Thanks! Stupid application :P
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
For now, that's the easiest method you can get. Just put yout PF2 into fastboot mode, double-click in a .bat file and you're rooted in a few seconds.

original thread
[Android General] xia0mingx:
Hi, i'm a padfone 2 user. I have sent my padfone2 for servicing last month and had a change in mainboard.

I am attempting to root my phone and i have a problem with the UnLock tool provided by ASUS. After agreeing to all the disclaimer, I press the Unlock device button and an error message appears saying that it has encountered a network error. Therefore, im stuck with a locked bootloader.

My friend who has bought the same phone with me has no problem unlocking his bootloader. The only difference is that I had a change in mainboard and he doesn't. Does anyone know if this is the problem why i am unable to unlock my bootloader?

Please help :(
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
If you read last page of comments you'll get the answer for your question.
[Android General] xia0mingx:
cool. thanks. i'll wait a while and then try again. :)
[Android General] BieHDC:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

I rooted my padfone2 sucsessfully today. Firmware 4.1.1 WWE Version

I used WWE_10.4.5.36-0.zip

Great tut

Thank you
[Android General] bani134:
Hey Guys, i just wanted to ask if anyone hase done this rooting on padfone 2 jellybean version. wwe_padfone-10.4.11.13-0. Im kinda newon this rooting thing so im nervous that something might go wrong. Thanks in advance for ur replay :)
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
yes it works for sure. Don't be afraid and go ahead.
[Android General] BieHDC:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

I was also afraid but it works :)

And you dont need to flash the bootloader only boot
[Android General] walaway:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2135735

Have fun guys
[Android General] bani134:
Thanks guys for reply :) i will root my padfone tomorrow and will come back here to tell the resaults.
[Android General] pogwghi:
you didnt come back. looks like you got trouble on rooting. LOL.
[Android General] pogwghi:
Its been,1 1/2 months but still, i cant unlock my fone. Always error network. Why? What happen? I didnt get an ota update but my fone is not unlocked. I unlock it before then bricked and send it to asus for repair. Then i thought it will go back to normal.
[Android General] killkyo:
Seems like there's really no solution to this, I'm in the same situation as you and was hoping someone will reply you with a favorable answer but.... Hopefully countless trying will get it unlocked.
[Android General] pogwghi:
How can we update our firmware?
[Android General] Lidenburg:
OTA?

Settings --> About Padfone --> System Firmware Update
[Android General] pogwghi:
We cant update via ota because we unlock the fone before.
[Android General] Lidenburg:
Sorry don't know then :/
[Android General] allram:
You arena sure your phones arent already unlocked?
[Android General] pogwghi:
Yup. My fone is not yet unlocked. Fastboot mode not working. Unlock apk error.
[Android General] allram:
Have u tried to remove your google account and then install unlock.apk and try ? since the apk identifies with google account also
[Android General] pogwghi:
Tried. . . .:(
[Android General] pissos13:
You will have to try every day or so, to see if works.

I also had a Network Error, after some days trying I finally got it unlocked...
[Android General] pogwghi:
Tried every minute every hour. . .
[Android General] erkkiboy83:
additional help

hey all!

I had to use a different guide to root this device, but got it rooted, anyway the OTA update is broken after the root and i would like to update to

the newest fw...

any suggestions?

i dont have a recovery installed to make the update... did download the newest firmware and copied it to the phone though;)
[Android General] rafael_mfr:
how can you be sure that you don't have a recovery installed? Even the stock one. It sounds strange.

- turn off device

- put the phone into fastboot mode (PWR + VOL UP)

- open cmd and go to the folder where adb.exe and fastboot.exe are installed, put the recovery img on the same folder

- type "fastboot devices" on the cmd, make sure your phone is recognized

- type "fastboot boot recovery.stock.img" phone should boot to recovery mode, if it works then reboot into fastboot mode again and follow the next step

- type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.stock.img" it will flash definitely the recovery to your device

- reboot

- put the ota zip into root sdcard and you should see a notification on your notification bar, just accept and wait, the whole procedure will do it by itself automatically (it will reboot to recovery, flash the update and reboot your phone).

you can find the stock recovery to download here: http://loadbalancing.modaco.com/download.php?file=r1.recovery.padfone2.zip

credits goes to PaulOBrien to make recovery available for download.

Hope it helps!

Hit thanks if it works! :good:
[Android General] danialnab:
question

hello guyz!

i just bought this phone

and i unlocked it

now i want to root it now

im on wwe 10.4.12.24-0

can i use this guide?

i need to install recovery or not?

after this is there anyway to update it?
[Android General] Lidenburg:
Yes you can use this guide, and yes you can update it after unlocking the bootloader and rooting it.

Installing a custom recovery is not necessary but I would recommend doing it since it's necessary for most MODs
[Android General] danialnab:
how can i install one?

before padfone 2

i just had htc phones

and i know how to do these stuff on them

but its a bit different

thanks for helping :D
[Android General] Lidenburg:
To install a custom recovery, download the recovery and place the .img file you in the same folder you have adb and fastboot installed, then type:"adb reboot bootloader" to reboot the Padfone to fastboot mode, then make sure fastboot.exe sees your device by doing "fastboot devices" if you see your device you can flash the recovery by doing "fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img"

Hope that helped :)
[Android General] danialnab:
Thanks

I know this

but i dont know where can i find a compatible recovery for padfone 2

what do u suggest?
[Android General] Lidenburg:
I would suggest clockworkmod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2184586, just remember that you have to delete install-recovery.sh from /system/etc before you flash it, or else it will flash the stock recovery every time you boot it

But if you prefer TWRP you can download Goo Manager from the playstore and install it from there
[Android General] danialnab:
thanks alot for your help!!

if i use goomanager

i wont need to delete that file!

do i?

what mods can i install on it?

any links :D

thanks alot again fo your big help :D
[Android General] Lidenburg:
If you use Goo Manager you would not have to delete that file no,

For mods I would recommend looking in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2135735 on the 3rd post there is a battery mod (made by me) and if you want more battery mods you will have to scroll through the thread yourself

For more mods I would recommend reading through that thread aswell.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2199115

This mod is made for the Nexus 4 but works 100% for the Padfone 2 aswell

And if you want an automatic root script you can take a look at my All-in-one script http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2213938 or PaulOBrien's Superboot http://www.modaco.com/topic/360416-superboot-padfone-2-root-solution/
[Android General] danialnab:
tnx

i used this guide and it worked very well!

im a moderator in a persian android froum (and-roid.ir)

can i translate your topic and put it in padfone 2 forum?
[Android General] Lidenburg:
Not sure what topic you mean but sure!
[Android General] danialnab:
i meant your root script topic :D

do you have any screen shot of your circular battery icon?
[Android General] Lidenburg:
I would actually prefer if you linked to it instead.

You can find an example picture and other useful info here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39509516&postcount=391
[Android General] darkvice01:
Of topic question, is anyone of you when you charge the phone,voltage of the battery goes over 4300 once reach 100%
[Android General] [zozi]:
I dont know i never see.. but i will see
[Android General] darkvice01:
OK.thanks
[Android General] [zozi]:
Thats is kg batt stats today i unplug at 8am see any problem? I use in total maybe 1h ir Bluetooth, GPS and 3g. After that i use 3g, and bluetooth on....

http://pastebin.com/AqMg7vnP
[Android General] darkvice01:
Thanks dude. Your battery stat is better than mine.. mine drops incrementally..
[Android General] BieHDC:
AW: [GUIDE] [UPD][12.dec.12] [TOOLS available] How to Unlock/Root your padfone 2 A68

Turn off everything you dont need
[Android General] [zozi]:
Maybe you need calibrate your batt... try charge when you have 10% or less
[Android General] darkvice01:
Yup already done now battery is back to its full strength
[Android General] 80000037:
Nice, now I can use carbon backup and restore... :)