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[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
If your device is unlocked, you should install the custom recovery and install custom ROM. I hope that you are not trying to use the Asus stock...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I agree with LMK. To root the TF700 is pretty pointless - it doesn't really give you any performance improvements and since you have adb and fastboot working, why not flash a custom rom?

If you want to stay close to stock, flash CROMi-X 5.4.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
I was planning on using cromi-x but maybe i am not understanding something. I had to downgrade the build to 10.6.1.14.8 in order for motochopper to work so i thought i had to upgrade back to build 10.6.1.14.10. Does cromi have its own build?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
I just followed the directions from "Senerio two" from this link for installing cromi-x http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425383

and my tablet isn't rooted anymore and doesnt have SU. WHats going on?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I dont know - what exactly did you do?

Scenario Two is for users already on a custom rom with a custom recovery installed. I thought you are coming from stock?

If you plan to install CROMi-X you do not need root. The rom is rooted anyway.

Follow these steps:

Backup everything you care about off the tablet

Fastboot flash TWRP 2.7 for the TF700 to your tablet. http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/105

Reboot.

Download the bootloader/twrp package from the CROMi-X thread and flash it in recovery.

Reboot

This will get you onto the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader, but also install a rather dated version of TWRP (2.6.1).

Fastboot flash TWRP 2.7 again to get you the latest recovery

Reboot

Do a Factory Wipe in TWRP, then flash CROMI-X 5.4

Enjoy
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
Worked like a charm. Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
[emoji7]
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
How would you change the boot animation without flashing the rom again?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Put the desired bootanimation.zip into the /system/media or /data/local/media with the correct permissions.

Much easier to just flash again. You won't lose anything by flashing over the top.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
Everytime i unlock lock the screen, it says "refresh failed. Please try again"

I can't get updated weather on the home screen. Anyone know whats going on?
[Asus Transformer TF700] quarky42:
In order to run the V8 Unlock Tool on my 4.2.1 TF700T, I had to turn off "2-Step Verification" on my gmail account. Once I turned that 2 step verification off, I was able to get past the authentication error and complete the unlock process with this tool with a couple more steps.

When I tried to unlock, the first 5 times, I got an authentication error. I knew I was typing my password in correctly.

Even after I disabled 2 step verification on my gmail account, I still had problems, but I no longer had an authentication error.

I unfreezed the DMClient, rebooted and it went through right away. (I was tethering through my phone, so I also reverted AdFree and rebooted my phone, but this didn't seem to fix it. It seemed like it was unfreezing DMClient and/or rebooting my Tablet that did it.)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
I am still having this problem. Anyone?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You tried to remove and add the widget?

Which weather widget did you choose during installation? If I remember right, Google widget breaks the Asus one...
[Asus Transformer TF700] flyerfoo123:
need help

ok so i am trying to root my asus tablet with motochopper, now when i connect my asus tablet, in the bottom right corner is says that usb debugging is connected,i also ran the adb file, it opened then closed, when i press enter to root, motochopper stays in the command of *daemon started successfully* but it stays there and goes no further, is it because im using build number 10.6.1.14.10?, do i have to downgrade to .8 and if so how?

Thanks for reading, and im looking forward on an answer

Thank you.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
The security hole that Motochopper uses was fixed in .10. Try Towelroot instead and tell us if it worked.
[Asus Transformer TF700] flyerfoo123:
YEEEY

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!, my device has now root accesses!!!!! c:

one more question

are any further steps needed?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You said you were trying to root, now you have root. Which further steps? What else do you want?

If you want to install a custom ROM, you need to run the Asus unlock app (voiding your warranty) and install a custom recovery (TWRP) next. Read this guide for details:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] flyerfoo123:
ok

ohh ok, got it.

thanks again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
Its not the weather widget. It's not widget actually. It just gives me that message whenever I open my tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It'll be an app that is trying to update. Go to Settings > Apps > Running, check the list for possible culprits. Force close them one by one and test in between if you get the notification.

Once you identify it, clear cache and data on the app and/or uninstall/reinstall it if you want to keep it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
It's the weather widget - it does it to me eventually. Fix is either force it to update manually (takes 4 or 5 tries) and then it will behave for a week or so or as Bernd says, re add the widget.
[Asus Transformer TF700] xr440dude:
Rooting Asus tf700t

Similar to flyerfoo123, I want to root my Asus tf700 tablet that is running build 10.6.1.14.10. I tried towelroot, but got a message saying my phone is not supported. I've already got the bootloader unlocked using the Asus tool. Is there something else I need to do to get towelroot to work? I'd rather not downgrade. I'm fairly happy with the build, just tying to get to a point where I can run a full version of ubuntu next to android.

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
If you already unlocked your bootloader, you don't need to root your ROM at all; you can directly install TWRP via fastboot and then install the root app or a rooted ROM from TWRP.
[Asus Transformer TF700] xr440dude:
Thanks, I'll monkey with it more when I get home tonight.

Still confused about how someone with the same tablet and build was successful, but I was not. Maybe an installed app, etc. hanging it up?

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers!
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It looks as if only specific versions of Towelroot work on some devices. v1 works on the TF701, but not v2 or v3 (which is the current version from geohot's site).

If you need v1 shoot me a PM with your email and I'll send it to you.

But _that is right - much easier to just flash SuperSU in recovery or install a rooted rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] xr440dude:
Thanks, I tried v1, but it didn't work either. If I flash SuperSU will it mess up my current rom?

~Still learning~
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Not at all. Just flash TWRP in fastboot (which will not affect your rom at all) and once you reboot into recovery, TWRP will ask you if you want to root your rom. Tap yes and TWRP will install SuperSU. Open the app, update the binary and you're good to go.

Strange that Towelroot didn't work for you though.... It seemed to do the trick for flyerfoo..
[Asus Transformer TF700] xr440dude:
Thanks! Sounds like what I need.
[Asus Transformer TF700] wgiraldi:
Downgrading Build Number

I went to the ASUS website and didn't see any way to downgrade my build number. Is there a way to do this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yes, there is. What build number are you on and what do you want to run? Posting in this thread indicates you are not on stock???
[Asus Transformer TF700] wgiraldi:
My build number is US_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801 and I wish to downgrade it to V10.6.1.14.8 so that I can obtain root. I do have the bootloader unlocked, but cannot get root on my current build version.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
What's your motivation? Just getting root is not going to really improve how this tablet runs.

Yes, you can uninstall some bloatware etc, but other than that, it's not really doing much.

Personally I think that downgrading to .8 to root is not worth it.

Since you are unlocked already, why not flash a custom recovery like TWRP?

Once you did that, you can either flash SuperSU in recovery and root your stock rom that way (yes - the .10 firmware) or even flash a custom rom like CROMi-X which is based on stock, like stock, but much, much better AND rooted out of the box.

As a matter of fact, if you flash TWRP and then boot to to recovery it will offer to root the stock rom for you.

Check out my guide here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891

But if you insist, here are the steps to downgrade to .8:

Download the .8 firmware (named something-or-other_UPDATE.zip)

Unzip that file once, resulting in another zip named something-or-other_user.zip

Copy the user.zip to the root of your internal SD (/storage/emulated/0/)

You should get a notification that the system found an upgrade/downgrade file and ask your permission to flash it.

If you don't: Reboot and you should get it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] flhthemi:
I know it has a bad rap, but I used Kingo root several months ago on mine and it seems fine to me. Ran some malware tests and virus tests and nothing found.

What happens if I remove some of the Asus apps and then later need to flash a the stock ROM again? No problem doing that right? I know I would loose root and pretty sure the answer is just all the bloatware I delete will be back after a flash from the SD card.

I downloaded Link2SD to look over, haven't done anything but clean app caches. But the storage info from Link2Sd shows System (/system) only having 3% free. Is this something I need to worry about running XBMC on this tablet I'm thinking the cache in it may fill me up?
[Asus Transformer TF700] wgiraldi:
It works!! Thanks a million for your help. I didn't downgrade to .8.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Very good! Congratulations.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MrMorford11:
Downgrade

How do you downgrade to 10.6.1.14.08?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you even try to find the answer??

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54558426
[Asus Transformer TF700] flhthemi:
For those having issues unlocking, and this is NOT verified I just read this on another forum:

If you remove all accounts from the 700 and then run the unlock tool it will unlock the tablet.

I will try this and post results here but I need to know if removing the one account I have will disable the apps, which would also disable the unlock tool. I've never had NO account on any android device so I have no idea what doing this would do.

EDIT: No luck using this method on mine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MrMorford11:
I missed that posted. However, I went back and tried this and nothing came up asking me to install.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Ok, try this.

Rename the extracted xxxx_user.zip to

EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip

Place that file on a microSD, insert it and boot to recovery with Volume Down and Power, then hit Volume Up on the flashing RCK.

It should start flashing the firmware.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ackattacker:
Towelrook v1 works for rooting with build 10.16.14.10. v3 does not!

Simply search for towelroot v1.apk, install and run

then download supersu from the Play Store.

You're welcome.

Sadly I'm stuck without unlock since I had my motherboard replaced under warranty. I guess there is a serial number issue. However root lets me run AdAway which is all I really need (can't use Adblock Plus with a VPN, but AdAway works.)
[Asus Transformer TF700] WnLelouch:
Problem downgrading just wondering if you have any idea's

I try Downgrading to .8 and for some reason no matter what i try, it always gives me a Error after it resets to do the downgrade. Has a image and says Error
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Why are you trying to downgrade? There is no reason to. Towelroot v1 works on v.10 and the asus unlock tool works on everything.

Do people still have an open warranty on a TF700? It's worth peanuts. Which is why I have never bothered to sell mine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] WnLelouch:
Yeah i just saw that later, after looking threw everything. Everything works now. thank you.
[Asus Transformer TF700] boyinkli:
downgrade

I'm new here. How do you downgrade from 10.6.1.14.10 to 10.6.1.14.08

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Hu? Did you read the two posts above yours? Why would you want to?
[Asus Transformer TF700] DC_Erok:
I cannot locate Towelrook v1. It is no longer available from their web site either. I can only find version 3. Can you please post it to the forum? Thank you
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkn0gnrqmkcvhvc/tr1.apk.zip?dl=0

Unzip it, copy the apk to your tablet and make sure 'unknown sources' is allowed in Security settings.
[Asus Transformer TF700] raven730:
error using unlock tool

"an unknown error occurred which may be a network connection issue please wait and try again later" anybody get this I read this thread but did not find anything. maybe I overlooked it
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
That is a very common issue with the Unlock tool. Google "cannot unlock TF700" and you'll find plenty of threads and pointers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Zanatoas:
I love this place this was the easiest root i have ever done.

I am not much in posting as I tend to read and find most of my answers. but I had to say this was the easiest root I have ever done. thank you to towelroot and to all here in this post for all the help you have given. Keep up the good work.

xda rocks

Zanatoas
[Asus Transformer TF700] AnakiMana:
Thanks!

Thank you, Towelroot V1 worked to root mine (after I tried motochopper & Towelroot V3 and neither of them worked). Time to breathe new life into this tablet!
[Asus Transformer TF700] tmhofmann:
Asus - Unlock Device Tool

My TF700, which is rooted, is on the stock ROM build 10.6.1.14.10-20130801. I want to unlock my device and try another ROM. However when I run the Unlock Device Tool V8 from Asus, it always reports "App not installed". Any idea's why I can't install the unlock tool? Of course, I am allowing installs from unknown sources. Also, I purchased the tablet when the first came out and don't believe that I ever unlocked it before...it doesn't say that it is unlocked when I boot.

Thanks for any thoughts....
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Maybe a bad download???
[Asus Transformer TF700] tmhofmann:
Mystery Solved....

Looks like I solved my problem. I ran V7 of the unlock tool (for ICS) even though I am on JB. My tablet is now unlocked...go figure:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronbo85:
Having trouble unlocking my tf700t w/ jb 4.2.1

I have tried both the JB & ICS unlock tools, neither will accept my google account password that I well know & actually added & signed in on the tablet before I tried the unlock tools.

Anyone seen this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Do you have Google's 2-step verification enabled?
[Asus Transformer TF700] seriousmind:
Check the email you received from Google about access denied because some one try to access your account with unsecure mode. Follow the email link, log in to your account and allow unsecure mode access. After you should be able to unlock.

Don't forget to follow the same link to reset your account to secure mode when you done unlocking your tf700t.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronbo85:
Yes I do have that enabled, could that be the issue? Thank you

---------- Post added at 10:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------

I didnt get an email regarding this, just checked. Maybe due to 2-step mode being enabled in previous post? Thank you

---------- Post added at 11:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 PM ----------

I found something close to what you said. I had to provide a temp password for older apps that dont support the newer security settings. That worked out & I am unlocked, thank you all for the replies.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LibertyGuy62:
55 Pages

There are 55 Pages to this thread. Are the instructions on the first post still valid?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Somewhat... Depends on what you want to do...

There are ways to just root the 10.6.1.14.10 firmware with Towelroot or Kingo Android Root for example....

Read this, I updated it 2 days ago ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] JimnT:
Thanks! I just wanted root my tablet, not install custom ROMs, and Kingo worked perfectly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gator06418:
Unlock won't install

My tablet has been running like crap so I finally decided to try and do something about it. I found the instructions to unlock and root it in order to flash the operating system to 4.3 in order to hopefully improve performance. I downloaded the unlock software from ASUS for Android to unlock my ASUS 700 tablet I clicked on install and got the message "X app not installed." I am running the Jelly Bean 4.2 operating system and that was the unlock I downloaded.

Thanks in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
A lot of people seem to get that error with the Unlock app v8. Try v7 - it works fine.

Another problem could be Google's security setting for what it determines to be "less secure apps". They won't install... Google the term to find it in your Google accounts settings.

Lastly, if you have 2-step verification enabled, the unlock app won't work. You have to create an app specific password for it.

Good luck
[Asus Transformer TF700] gator06418:
Thanks. I got v. 7 downloaded and installed. When I try to run it it gives me a end user agreement which I scrolled through and checked ok to. Then I get a notice screen. It won't scroll but looks like it should I can barely see on box to check and it would appear there must be something else required because it won't run from that screen. I have no idea how to check the 2-step verification you spoke of nor creating an app specific password. Somewhat of a newbie with this.

My apologies.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Indians:
I cannot get v7 to work. I put in my app specific password and then I get a popup that it failed to unlock. Help please
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You're not giving me enough to sink my teeth into...

Google "TF700 unable to unlock" and start reading. Every conceivable reason and angle of this problem has been covered in dozens of threads. The answer is there. You just have to find it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpinks:
Hitting the same wall here. I am using the unlock tool from Asus and it asks me to verify my google account and I put in the CORRECT password then it just blinks and keeps asking for it saying it was wrong. I know its right I use it on my phone daily. I only have the one google account? Is there any ideas, or do I need to find another way to unlock the bootloader so I can get a new rom?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
There is no other way....

If you used the v8 unlock tool - that doesn't work with new Google security settings anymore it seems.

Install v7, it works fine no matter what Android version you're running, then go into your Google account (on the web) and disable "less secure apps". If you have 2-step verification enabled disable it too or create an app specific password for the unlock app. Then try again
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpinks:
Ok finally got it. I had to reinstall the stupid Asus Drivers to finally make it work. I do have a question. TWRP needs root to work and flash Roms. I did Motochopper and it doesn't seem to work on my build. Should I just download the old build and install it to the tablet to get root or is there an easier way?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You do not need root to flash TWRP and Motochopper doesn't work on the .10 firmware.

Go to the General section and read the first sticky. All you need to get a custom rom on your talet is in that thread.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpinks:
So the warning message TWRP is showing me saying it needs Root I can ignore? I do have my tablet unlocked. It says so at startup.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It offers to flash the SuperSU binaries - it does not need them. But if you want root, that would be an easy way to get it.

Afterwards you have to install the SuperSU app to have a UI to manage root. And that app probably would inform you that it needs to update the binaries...

I would just download the flashable SuperSU zip from chainfire's website, flash it in TWRP, install SuperSU app from Play - done.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
I am interested in upgrading my TF700T from 4.2.1 to Lollipop, because the lag is so significant. I have done everything that has been suggested, but I am stuck trying to unlock the device....

- downloaded and installed v7 of the unlock tool from Asus

- run v7 tool.

- Scrolled down and agreed to the terms

- Tool says that it wants to verify my Google account (listed correctly on the screen)

- Tool asks for the password. I type it in correctly, but the tool forever repeats the step that it wants to very my Google account

- In Google settings, I have enabled the less-secure apps

- In Google settings, I have two-step authentication disabled

Then I went back and tried to install v8, to see whether that would work...it won't even install.

Can anyone see something that I am doing incorrectly? If not, what would you recommend I try next?

Thank you in advance,

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Backup your data. Perform a factory reset from Settings, then do NOT setup a Google account on the tablet. Install v7 and try again.

This has worked for a few people.. Good luck
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
Thanks for the tip...I will give it a try...
[Asus Transformer TF700] rippolito1:
It worked: thank you for that tip...

Now, on to the next step, flashing a custom recovery. I notice that you've been advocating TWRP. What makes it a better option, in your opinion?

Thank you again...

Ron
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
That I like it better :D

Really it's about personal preference. I haven't used CWM on the TF700 in a couple of years so I can't even tell you what the difference is between current versions of both.

But TWRP has a great UI and lots of options: MTP support, file system conversion, does a secure erase when formatting data and much more.

And lj50036 Kang TWRP even supports the dock SD among a few other nifty additions.

You get better support too with TWRP 'cause that's what most people seem to use...