yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Transformer TF300T General] aerdely:
Yes, in most cases if you have the ota update the root keep could work but if you did manual update by download from asus site it usually doesn't. Hit and miss situation but the lates update killing root for the motochopper method is well known now.
[Transformer TF300T General] odrin:
Ok, so what do we do now? Motochopper won't work and neither will Voodoo rootkeeper... Any other method to root TF300T without unlocking?
[Transformer TF300T General] chrismine:
I was too scared to ask the question as I fear the answer....
[Transformer TF300T General] aerdely:
Well as I've seen not much can be done at the moment unless unlocked. Not to say there isn't away or some ones not working on it been after reading if root keeper hasn't worked not much else can be done at the moment unless like said you unlock then root but many are still not willing to take the plunge and are waiting it out to see if there's a fix. I planning un upgrading to something else soon so haven't done it my self.
[Transformer TF300T General] hgoldner:
My intention is to wait for the 4.3 update. I'm already bootloader unlocked, so I should be able to re-root after firmware update and flashing the latest TWRP for whatever the new bootloader is. One thing we can be grateful for is that subsequent bootloader flashes do not relock the bootloader. That's a stunt HTC, Motorola and Samsung have pulled that Asus doesn't appear to pull.
[Transformer TF300T General] aerdely:
Which 4.3 is coming possibly in next month or 2 so I'd say about the same.
[Transformer TF300T General] JoeyMack47:
NOT Unlockable TF300T

Gah! Mine cannot be unlocked either! First try with this utility failed! I was hoping to at least be able to root it. I tried Super one click as well.
[Transformer TF300T General] hgoldner:
The unlock utility v7 was required for 4.1.1 bootloader; v8 is required for all subsequent bootloaders. Are you having a problem finding the old bootloader unlock utility? I thought it was still on the Asus website.
[Transformer TF300T General] JoeyMack47:
no problem

Have tried v7 and v8 before and after the latest OTA to 4.2.1.
[Transformer TF300T General] spider623:
A big bunch(mine included) can not be unlocked and Asus doesn't take responsibility and the worst part is that most cases it happens after an rma
[Transformer TF300T General] martin195:
Hi,

thus is there any possibility to do root with the last*update without unlocking bootloader? (Android 4.2.1, bulid JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.27.1-20130711, locked)

I don't know English very well so it is hard for me to read all these posts...

run.bat prints "failure" in step "Rooting phone..." (adb shell /data/local/tmp/pwn) and root checker tools says that I'm not rooted.

Thanks for reply
[Transformer TF300T General] funnel71:
I've heard people having trouble with the new update so probably no.
[Transformer TF300T General] amarok123:
confirmed failure after latest tf300 upgrade

Motochopper will fail after the latest asus upgrade (4.2.1- build 10.6.1.27.1-20130711). Rootkeepers will also fail, so either wait with the upgrade, or wait for a new option for root.
[Transformer TF300T General] Sp_Ark:
I just bought a used tf300t and i was pretty excited to go back to the house and start flashing. Unfortunatelly its on latest stock and i also cannot unlock the bootloader with asus v8 tool. It gives me an "unknown error occurs, which may be no network connection with asus servers" something like that. When i bought it i tried to search for an update from settings>about etc and it could connect to the servers and just said there was no new update. After i did a wipe data and cache from stock recovery, when i searched for an update it says again that there is a connection error with asus server, exactly like it does with the unlock tool, so do you think its just asus servers? or there is something wrong with the tab?

Also lets say that i bought one of those tf300 that cannot be unlocked (as i read they exist), will i ever be able to flash (if there is a root solution of course) a custom recovery and rom, or they are only for unlocked bootloaders? Thanks in advance and sorry for all these questions and fro my English:p im just a tf300t noob
[Transformer TF300T General] funnel71:
Or unlock :) Really, if you're going to root which can be a risk, might as well unlock and make it easier.

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 PM ----------

Check where you were in settings for a serial number. If you see one, keep trying to unlock. You could also try v7. If you see all 0s for a serial, or unknown serial, then you're stuck, and that means you bought a tablet that already went in for repairs at one point.
[Transformer TF300T General] penultimate_frisbee:
Got mine rooted with latest update.

I just rooted my tf300t installing the 2013.07.29 update (the version is tagged 20130711) from Asus. I've been trying to do this nonstop for the last 3 days, so maybe I just got lucky. Anyway, this is what I did (no promises it will work for you). I'm skipping the nitty gritty details, so please read through the appropriate threads (verify your boatloader version, etc) to avoid bricking your toy. I referred to this video quite a bit.

Installed TWRP 2.5, which is NOT the most recent version. (remember to download the right version for your boatloader. ASUS v10.6 corresponds to Android 4.2.x. More info here). TWRP will try to be helpful and offer to root your device. This did not work for me the first time, so hold off on it until later.

I used the built-in wipe tool, along with TWRP to wipe everything I could (save SD cards) and flashed the most recent factory build from ASUS (here). This may not be necessary, but I wanted a pristine install. If you took a system backup before trying to root your tablet, I imagine that would suffice. NOTE: After installing the factory image, TWRP thinks you have no OS. It's ok. The install will complete after you reboot (still decline offers to root from TWRP).

Installing the factory image wipes TWRP from your system. So repeat step 1 and reinstall it. While you're at it, boot up and configure your unrooted system, then take a backup.

Once you have a pristine install that you backed up with TWRP, go ahead and use Motochopper to root your tablet. It will fail, but you'll get SuperSU on the machine. When you try running SuperSU, it will claim that su isn't available.

Now boot into TWRP and accept its offer to root your machine. Somehow between Motochopper and TWRP, they get the job done.

Boot into your system and run SuperSU. It will prompt you to update su.

Get into a shell and try running su. You should get a # prompt instead of $. It worked for me! (TM)
[Transformer TF300T General] spider623:
stop shooting at as, most users here are the unlucky 30% of the TF300 that CAN'T be unlocked either due to rma or server side errors and the fact that asus doesn't give a **** and has 2 rooms full of rma products that take more than a month for the technicians to bother and try to fix them and if you were an old customer like me you should know that this is because thay started working with gigabyte back in 2008 which lead to the downgrade of the building quality and materials in order to do bigger mass production and exports

---------- Post added at 07:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 AM ----------

ok downgrade works i was on 10.6.2.8 and downgraded to 10.6.2.6 and rooted again

Instructions here

and no you can't go back to ics with out first unlocking the bootloader you can only go to build versions under the same one in my case the jellybean one
[Transformer TF300T General] Michal1994:
On me301t (Memo Pad Smart 10) 10.6.1.29 - the newest relase - motochopper also don't work!
[Transformer TF300T General] Saidin86:
stock tf201 not working

I ran motochopper on my tablet following the instructions, and the .bat file completes without issue. However, as far as I can tell, it doesnt actually take the root. I cannot update the su binary and superpermission gets auto denied by everything.

running android 4.1.1

kernel: 3.1.10-00002-g599d0cf

build number: JRO03C.US_epad-19.4.2.18-20121122
[Transformer TF300T General] shen008:
not working:(:(:(:( memo pad 10. version v10.6.1.29 help me
[Transformer TF300T General] spider623:
you may need to downgrade, see my last comment 1 page back and if you are brave and careful it may just work
[Transformer TF300T General] MicroScriber:
For the ME301T Smart Pad...

I was really discouraged after the OTA update finding that root was gone. I had a couple dollars invested in apps that were rendered useless after the update. Last evening I decided to downgrade and install the previous firmware V10.6.1.25 dated June 7, 2013. It is available on the ASUS website here: asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_Smart_10/#support_Download_32 . After downloading the correct firmware version for your ASUS, click the downloaded zip file and extract it to internal storage of your pad. Then restart your pad and upon startup, you should receive a message about the downgraded system update. Don't forget to backup anything you don't want to loose as all but the MicroSD will be erased. Motochopper of course rooted and after a little time reinstalling apps and adjusting settings, I have my rooted ASUS MeMO Pad back and am happy.
[Transformer TF300T General] SimoneSessa:
I'va a asus transformers prime tf201 with original ausu rom, 4.1.1

What I do to get root with "motochopper"?

With motochopper, can I also to change rom?

Sorry for my english, I don't speak it very well.

EDIT: I searched on Google, I have to install the drivers and then run the file "run".

Just one question, the device will be formatted?

EDIT2: sorry, a lot of question:

recap:

1) Can I change rom? How?

2) The device will be formatted?

3) Will I recive the official update? If not, how I do?

4) Can I remove the root?
[Transformer TF300T General] ch3mn3y:
I dont have tf201, but for new rom u need recovery and if there is recovery for tf201 with locked bootloader u can change rom with root only. Of not u need to unlock bootloader

Edit: now it wont be formatted (it shouldnt)

Edit2: A1. As i said - with recovery

A2. Again - no

A3. Yes, but updating u can loose root. U will get the same way like now

A4. Probably yes, but dont know how.

Sent using tf300t - CROMI-X/Hundsbuah
[Transformer TF300T General] SimoneSessa:
Thanks, but doesn't work..

- I've activated Debug USB on tablet

- I've installed ASUSWebStorage

- I've connect Tablet and Pc (windows 7)

- I've close AsusWebStorage

- The tablet there is in "computer", as "Transformer Prime TF201 - lettore multimediale portatile" and I can trasfer file

- I've run "run" as admin.

- Then, appear:

* daemon not runnig. starting it now on porting 5037 *

* daemon start successfully *

- Stop.. Nothing

-I've try closing Avg, TeamViewer and Dropbox, nothing.. I will try with ubuntu maybe
[Transformer TF300T General] ch3mn3y:
Did u install adb drivers? When u connected tablet with debugging on they should be installed, but look at Device Manager if there is no yellow question mark
[Transformer TF300T General] SimoneSessa:
Now I've installed abd drivers, but.. look this image :/

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx94/Simone_S1994/Cattura_zpsf3cc381a.png

Now I've deleted the previus driver, I've rebooted the system, I've installed the official Asus drivers and I've rebooted the system.. Now, "Run" stops at "Pushing exploit"..

I've reboot the tablet. I've now SuperSU, but "Eseguire SU non presente, e SuperSU non può installarlo, questo è un problema"

Translate found on internet.. "There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"

I've tried again with motochopper's "run", but stops always at "Pushing exploit"..
[Transformer TF300T General] Sp_Ark:
Hi all, managed to root V10.6.1.27.1, by downgrading first to V10.6.1.15.3 (WW SKU), rooting with motochopper. Then i run first su and updated binaries and with ota rootkeeper i backup root and temporarily unroot. After i updated again to latest V10.6.1.27.1 via OTA notification, i successfully restored root. Unfortunately i still can't unlock bootloader with v8 tool (still waiting for assus support email after talking with them on phone).
[Transformer TF300T General] juzerali:
Works perfectly with LG Optimus G F180L20s.

Thanks a lot, OP!
[Transformer TF300T General] spitalef:
Can you confirm your root is fully working? Have you tried it along different apps?

I understand your key steep was to do a temporaly unroot after backup, before to update to V10.6.1.27.1
[Transformer TF300T General] Alex Orekhofff:
Have a big problem!

Not working on Asus TF700T JB 4.2.1 (WW_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801). Please fix it!
[Transformer TF300T General] Sp_Ark:
Yes. Its fully working. root checker confirms it. With tibu froze some apps. I can post a screenshot tomorrow. Probably you are right, the key step was to temporaly unroot its this post that made me try it to tf300t http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44766921&postcount=144
[Transformer TF300T General] WS937:
Didn't work for me. At first it did, then it said my device had an update, so I installed the update and now it doesn't work anymore. Even tried to factory reset my TF700 and nothing solved the problem. All that happens is that the SuperSU is installed but everything says my device is not rooted, also things like root checkers and stuff. It just doesn't work :(
[Transformer TF300T General] Svenskaslynan:
Working! E97510d
[Transformer TF300T General] ScumDroid:
Ive been putting off doing the official Asus TF 201 jellybean update for ages because OTA rootkeeper app apparently didn't work, and root wouldnt survive the upgrade. Losing root wasn't an option for me, so the tablet has been "stuck" on ICS for months. I upgraded just now, used the motochopper exploit and was rooted again withing minutes of the upgrade. Thanks for this. :highfive:
[Transformer TF300T General] basicasus:
I confirm what Michal1994 says above.

On ME301T (Memo Pad Smart 10) , build number JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.29-20130710 motochopper is not working (gives "Failure" message).

Please let me know if you need additional information.
[Transformer TF300T General] howardthepilot:
Doesn't work!!!

there's a big problem on tf700 build number[JOP40D.tw_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801]

piease fix it :fingers-crossed:
[Transformer TF300T General] ssbnasa:
Will it work on Nexus 4 JB 4.3?!
[Transformer TF300T General] HypostaticOnion:
It wouldn't need to. Nexus is the easiest thing in the world to root.

If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
[Transformer TF300T General] nutrialex:
I confirm that:

On ME301T (Memo Pad Smart 10) , build number JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.29-20130710 motochopper is not working (gives "Failure" message)
[Transformer TF300T General] spider623:
Don't be a noob, see the n4 forum, anw you don't lose the warranty on developer devices like the nexus series by doing adb oem unlock, fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, adb reboot recovery and flashing supersu5.1 or any other 4.3 rom like paranoidandroid
[Transformer TF300T General] hondysan:
You tested on 300T or also 300TG?

I have 300TG (stock ROM 10.6.2.8. - 4.2.1.) and would like to give it a try and wnat to find out if someone has proven it works of TG too thanks!
[Transformer TF300T General] Bon3zz1001:
Hello, I'm having a bit of an issue here. I updated to 10.6.1.27.1 and as you can imagine, this tool doesn't work for me as it just spouts out "failure". The biggest problem however, is my bootloader seems to no longer be unlocked and the unlock tool provided from Asus does not work (Just tells me an unknown error has occured). Because of this, I can't reboot into fastboot mode... So the question is, am I SOL or is there a way I can downgrade without fastboot so I can use this tool?

Edit: Nevermind. Apparently by using adb reboot-bootloader I was able to get fastboot to work again.
[Transformer TF300T General] katurras:
same happens to me
[Transformer TF300T General] ssbnasa:
I was just asking mate, and yea i'm in contact with N4 forums and there are tons of methods there for rooting, as a matter of fact rooting a nexus device is like a cookie.

And yeah i already know all that stuff you're telling, so tell me something new.

So as said i was just asking just for info, so chill :)
[Transformer TF300T General] hondysan:
Problem solved finally!

So managed finally to root without unlocking the device, using the motochopper tool, having here threads too. I did not tried directly from STOCK 10.6.2.8. (4.2.1.) but first downgraded to 10.4.3.7.(4.1.1.) where it was proven here it works on TF300TG device. It was simple like hell in the end. On a Czech forum guy found an easy way how to downgrade between fws..just download the desired version (i think works surely only across the JB versions) and put it on empty SD card or to root of the devices storage. The device puts an alert there is a downgrade available, you just installed it and its it! I tried first to downgrade only to 10.4.3.9. but that ened up with an error...second time worked with different file

After just run the motochopper and you are rooter! Su is installed you have the rights!
[Transformer TF300T General] Saidin86:
Attempting to root TF201

In device manager i see the device with no '!' by it and the batch file runs with the successful results. However, when I then go to update supersu, it says installation failed.

Is there an OS requirement? I am running windows 8 at the moment but that should have no impact on this.
[Transformer TF300T General] robgee789:
would this work on the nexus 7??
[Transformer TF300T General] Morlok8k:
try it and find out! It wont hurt to try motochopper. it works or it doesnt, and it will say success or fail

but the N7 already has methods of rooting. I believe it comes with an unlocked bootloader or something - idk, i dont have one.
[Transformer TF300T General] robgee789:
if the wife leaves it lying around ill give it a go lol
[Transformer TF300T General] joelalmeidaptg:
Is this confirmed to work? Can I add a link to this post on my guide for updating/rooting to JB 4.2?
[Transformer TF300T General] Morlok8k:
yes, motochopper works. i wouldnt have posted it if it didnt. and there are a bunch of people in this thread saying that it worked for them... and on other devices too.

yes, share this link whereever you want!
[Transformer TF300T General] paolocorpo:
very good many thanks :)
[Transformer TF300T General] fduval:
Works on TF300TG 4.1.1

Thanks,

Works on my TF300TG 4.1.1, build JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.3.9
[Transformer TF300T General] Alexey71:
I updated archive

BusyBox 1.21 + SuperSU 1.25 PRO

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rrhul8z4160qy9/motochopper.rar

http://d-h.st/BsL
[Transformer TF300T General] CRACING:
SuperSU that you have included isn't installing. Says failed to install.

Superuser.apk included in the motocopper works fine.

Successfully rooted my TF201 (without unlocking). :D

Thanks a billion Morlok8k :good:
[Transformer TF300T General] Alexey71:
Uploaded Superuser try, works?
[Transformer TF300T General] CRACING:
May be I cannot try now because I have already installed Superuser provided in original motochopper zip :rolleyes:
[Transformer TF300T General] Alexey71:
I forgot to sign, here and didn't put:D
[Transformer TF300T General] Lyshalia:
Confirmed

Confirmed for TF300T (4.2.1)
[Transformer TF300T General] lofas33:
HI guys, this is really awesome. I have me301t and I want root. But is it really working right (I have JB 4.1.1)?? And when i root it, can I normally update to JB 4.2.1 when update comes to my region, or should i wait untill update comes and then root it??

THX ALOT AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH...
[Transformer TF300T General] buhohitr:
download yours but unable to unzip. Tried with 7zip and winrar.
[Transformer TF300T General] Alexey71:
Name file motochopper.zip ?
[Transformer TF300T General] buhohitr:
Comfirmed worked with TF700 both 4.1.1 and 4.2.1

Confirmed :good:

Worked on both 4.1.1 and 4.2.1 for TF700.

Great job! Now I can help people a lot easier with this wonderful tool.

Thanks.
[Transformer TF300T General] Alexey71:
Which works?
[Transformer TF300T General] lofas33:
Can I unroot it back? Or flash back original firmware???
[Transformer TF300T General] NeoMatrixJR:
Sonofa.... figures. I finally take the plunge and unlock so I can root only to find out hours later someone FINALLY finds a way to root w/o unlock. Damn...someone should have shouted this from the rooftops (or all over the forums and IRC!)

Good job though and great find!
[Transformer TF300T General] Saidin86:
cd /system/usr/we-need-root
./su-backup
mount -o rw,remount /system
cp su-backup /system/xbin/su

so i tried this from post 73 i think as the rest appears to match but still no go.

I have Voodoo ota and it says its rooted. I downloaded a terminal emulator onto my device and and typed in all the commands as listed and get no errors. However when i run the motochopper again afterwords i still get the same error. My programs are being automatically denied root access.

edit: additional information:

It appears that i have a broken root based on what ive been reading but when i go in from adb shell, and type sysrw I get an error message saying "sysrw: not found"

results of "ls -l system/xbin/su"

---sr---wt root root 91980 2013-08-30 14:17 su
[Transformer TF300T General] :
Just did this to my TF300TG (10.6.2.3)

I want to update to 10.6.2.8 but I want to know, WILL THIS MAKE ME LOSE ROOT??

I do not want to unlock the bootloader.

Also, I can confirm that it fails with TF300T (4.2.1, 10. whatever :P the version listed in the description)
[Transformer TF300T General] LeoNg628:
I cannot root my TF300TG with Android 4.2.1, stock rom TW 10.6.2.8...

it shows failure when rooting as below:

[*] Waiting for device...

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

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

1267 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 0.989s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

1009 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.089s)

1187 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.536s)

1245 KB/s (969701 bytes in 0.760s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[-] Failure.

[*] Cleaning up...

[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.
[Transformer TF300T General] Planet X:
It looks like as you should have superuser already installed. Check in apps menu if it is there. Just open superuser and let it update the bin file itself. You should be okay then. Otherwise install/update superuser app from play store.
[Transformer TF300T General] s_u_n:
This script worked for me. The default one did not work with the same adb not recognized message.

Thanks! Saved me from downloading 400+ MB.
[Transformer TF300T General] Lo_Pezz:
Doesn't work

Hello;

It doesn't work on ulocked TF700T JB 4.2.1 JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801.

During using motochopper i get information:

[*]

[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Windows version)

[*] v1.0

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss)

[*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.

[*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;)

[*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled, that you have the latest USB drivers installed, and that your phone is connected via USB.

[*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this tool.

[*] Press enter to root your phone...

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

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

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

1191 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 1.051s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

1164 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.077s)

1191 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.531s)

1186 KB/s (969701 bytes in 0.797s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[-] Failure.

[*] Cleaning up...

[*] Exploit complete. Press enter to reboot and exit.​

Have you any ideas?
[Transformer TF300T General] spider623:
Yes you will lose it
[Transformer TF300T General] mardit:
tf300tg 4.2.1.

I want root my tf300tg 4.2.1 how can i root it :confused: