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[Asus Transformer TF700] alanm1986:
For some one who is relatively new to rooting I havent really had any problems,

So my tablets fine :)

I just like trying to get the best out of it,

I may try and find an idiots guide to over clocking at the weekend,

Im an electrician and controls engineer so I just really like tinkering,

All of this has reignited my interest in tablets though,

I wouldnt mind upgrading, may wait abit longer than just jumping to tegra 4 though
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
LOL, I am the same as you. I don't have much of an Android technical background. However, I just want to mess around with it and see how far that I can optimize it. I do a lot of searches and find a lot of tweaks. Most of them are either out of date or caused bootloops and crashes. Some tweaks work very well and help my tablet speeding up a bit. If you like, we can work together and see how far we can go.. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bond@007:
Mottochopper don't work for me and my TF700 recently in 4.2.1 ... I use a Mac with Windows 8 but mottochopper said to me in french (sorry) ' les chemins UNC ne sont pas pris en charge ' what's happening with this ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I am sorry. I don't speak French. However, there is a post about the mottochopper and how to use it. Let see if I can find it. ;)

Here is the link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If Motochopper doesn't work it is almost always an issue with the drivers on your computer. Make sure you have the correct Asus drivers installed and it should work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] alanm1986:
i went over to hunds :)

i am now getting a quadrant score of around 6500 in performance mode,

i know with this rom an app is also made available for me to tinker with cpu settings,

i am currently searching for how far i can go and keep it safe,

i also realise that pretty much every line i have just written starts with 'i' and not even a capital I!?

anyways, when i went over to hunds i did notice that gta vice city runs better for me,

maybe its my mind playing tricks, is it safe for me to game in performance mode?

hunds gives some kind of warning,

I am looking into how far i can over clock things safely or whatever to get a better gaming performance.

should keep me occupied until my ps4 gets delivered when ever that will be!

might play through the last of us again...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Install hunds' app or wait 60 mins and I'll have all the latest versions in my latest kernel installer and it'll be done for you. In that he has a special gaming mode you can enable. But yes he does not advise using performance for gaming due to the heat it will generate ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] quietseb:
UNC path is a network path (like \\server\directory). bat scripts usually don't support them.

I'm guessing you're trying to execute motochopper on a network location (or maybe it's because of the win8 on Mac stuff) , you should copy it to your local drive or map the network path to a letter drive.
[Asus Transformer TF700] alanm1986:
I really apreciate how helpful you have been sbdags,

your obviously very skilled in what you do,

I havent been a member of a forum for years as alot of talking down to people happens,

but it really doesnt happen on xda, its great, quite a pleasent place,

unfortunately i cant really offer help to anyone, but we all have to start somewhere i suppose,

I may have to make a donation as thats all i can provide, not alot but a small donation
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
so it has been a minute since i've been able to take a crack back at this, thanks berndblb for your advice here. i've downloaded the fastboot/ADB onto my laptop, but i'm not quite sure what to do next or how to wipe it. i'm pretty sure i can handle the Cromi-X rom once it is ready, but don't want to make any fatal mistakes at this point. is there an option to use when i boot up and see the 3 icons that i can use?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Sorry man - can you fill me in again what your situation is?

What bootloader version, recovery and rom are you running?
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
on twrp 2.4 and trying to get 2.5+, but unable to do so. i've tried using Scott's to no avail. GooManager doesn't work either. have jellybean 2.4.1, trying to get on a good rom, but i've heard that i need to be careful so i don't brick it. it seems i'm stuck on it. i followed the fastboot/ADB instructions and have it on my laptop, but unsure what to do from here.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I assume you are on stock JB 4.2.1, I also assume you are unlocked, have TWRP 2.4 installed and you have root.

Please verify all of these before doing anything else.

If you boot up normally, do you see tiny script: This device is unlocked?

If you boot with Volume down, select RCK, you get into TWRP?

Use root checker or just install TitaniumBackup and run it, see if it gets root access.

Backup everything on your SD card you don't want to loose.

Easiest way to proceed if everything is well probably is to download the 10.6.1.14.8 bootloader/TWRP 2.5 package from the CROMi-X OP to an external microSD card (download CROMi-X 4.7 also while you're at it).

Boot into TWRP and flash the bootloader/TWRP package and wait patiently for it to finish. It should automatically reboot into your JB 4.2.1 rom. If it doesn't, manually boot back into your old rom.

Shut the tablet down and boot with Power and Volume Down buttons. Verify that you have the 10.6.1.14.8 bootloader (read the script) and then select RCK, start TWRP and verify you have v2.5.

Select "Backup" and make a nandroid of your current rom.

Go back to TWRP Home

Select "Wipe". The default selection is a factory reset. Swipe the button

Now select "Install", navigate to the CROMi-X zip and flash it.

Go through the Aroma installer options, stick with the defaults if unsure, boot to system and enjoy!
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
thanks. comments within yours in green. should i proceed if no root?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yes, you can proceed. Root doesn't really matter at this point since you have a custom recovery installed. But it explains why GooManager didn't work and I wanted to verify that.

Probably TWRP 2.4.4 got ADB pushed to your tab and it was never rooted.

CROMi-X is rooted, so you don't have to deal with that part at all.
[Asus Transformer TF700] manboob:
cool. sorry for the newb question, but how do i save to the external sd card? i only have the option in windows it seems to save in the internal drive.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If you are using your PC to download the package and rom, save it anywhere you want and then copy it to a microSD. Then insert the microSD in the tablet.

If you see only internal storage in TWRP, tap that field and navigate to your external microSD.

Edit: That microSD has to be formatted FAT32. If you never formatted it yourself, you're good.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jokerstyle00:
Hey all, I'm having a bit of a confusing time.

I initially tried dasunsrule32's root, but that failed for me.

Now I've tried motochopper and while the command prompt claims I am now on root,

root checker denies that. Also, su and supersu cannot be updated/used.

Anyone have any suggestions?

I am 4.2.1, I have TWRP and I am unlocked.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Sounds as if you have two root utilities installed: Superuser and SuperSU. Uninstall Superuser and run an app that requires root access like Titanium Backup. You should get the prompt to grant root access.

If not, uninstall SuperSU too and run Motochopper again.

Or even better: Download CROMi-X 4.7 (it's already rooted), flash it and be amazed how much better it is than the stock rom. Since you are unlocked, there's no reason to stick with the stock rom.

Make sure you have the latest bootloader and TWRP 2.5 or higher.
[Asus Transformer TF700] bonem83:
Thanks! This worked for me. It wouldn't work on my desktop so I tried on my laptop and it worked. You just have to let windows go through all the connection configurations with the tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gs42816:
Unlocking a asus tf700t

Hi, ive just ordered a Asus TF700Tand will be wanting to unlock and then root it.

I found your thread and went to the asus website link to familiarise myself with it and found that the boot unlocker is listed as

Version V8 for android 4.2

Can you confirm that this app will work ok

Many thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes that is the one you want.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gs42816:
Thanks

Thank you so much for such a swift reply.

I'm new to this but think I've dropped on pure gold finding your site. The information is both clear and concise.

Thanks again, I'll be a regular from now on

All the best

Graham
[Asus Transformer TF700] Asgarth.bg:
First post!

Hey,

new fish here.

'Tis my first post, and I just wanted to put my 2 cents in.

I had problems with installing a custom rom at first.

I could root, but not install TWRP. Then I understood that I had to unlock my device which I did with the ASUS tool.

(I read that I should not use it with the upgraded 4.2.x, but went ahead and did it, after I read some people unlocked with no problem on JB)

Then It was a breeze with GooManager and Xenogenesis ROM. Now I enjoy my Infinity with much less lag (darn I/O!!) thanks to Cromi -X team!

All I'm waiting on now is for the good people that work on it to fix the battery hogging WIFI and I'll be happy as a clam.

Thanks xda-developers, sdbags and _that, for the massive work you put in! Hopefully I can be a helpful member of this forum.

Regards ~Slav.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mallasorte2000:
Problem Rooting

ok ..i have manage to unlock my device (Transformer Infinity) but something is going wrong when rooting.i have check up USB debugging mode and allow installs from unknown sources (or something like that) and do every step ..it begins runing the motochopper and at the end it says failed (photo) ... i can find the SuperSu icon on the tablet but when i try to acces it it says Su not instaled and su can't install it (thats the translation from my languege into english).Any idea what is going on ?

Escuse my english :).Thank You
[Asus Transformer TF700] bcl080:
firmware update perhaps?

I have the same issue. I assume its due to updating my firmware to the latest version over the past few days which was released recently which I believe prevents the motochopper exploit from working. What is your build number? (eg, 10.6.1.14.10...) in Settings.About tablet
[Asus Transformer TF700] AmazingRealist:
I'm having the same problem as you and mallasorte2000, my build number is JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Motochopper does not work on 10.6.1.14.10 anymore. Asus plugged the it....

There is no known root method for that firmware currently.

Only solution is to downgrade to .8, run Motochopper, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to backup and temp unroot, apply the .10 update and restore root with rootkeeper. This method works. Found plenty confirmation for it....
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
With an unlocked device it is simple to root any firmware - install a custom recovery using fastboot. TWRP will ask to root the ROM and install a superuser app, or you can install a pre-rooted custom ROM. No need for Motochopper.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mallasorte2000:
i have made the root and instaL CROMIX .the tablet is faster
[Asus Transformer TF700] AmazingRealist:
So if i've unlocked with the asus unlock tool and even if i'm on 10.6.1.14.10-20130801, all i have to do is follow the "Recovery Image / Fastboot Method" from TWRPs website?

Can't post links yet so here is the method:
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Correct. After this procedure you have TWRP as custom recovery installed, which you can start by holding down Volume-down (left) while powering on, and then selecting RCK from the bootloader menu. The custom recovery allows you to perform any modifications on the installed Android ROM you want (or install a completely new one), including of course installing a superuser binary.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gs42816:
Framaroot ??

Hi,

I'm new to this so apologies for any errors I make.

I currently have a standard TF700T running 4.2.1 JB

I want to unlock, root and eventually flash the ROM.

I've read everything I can on the subject, that's why I now almost exclusively use this site ;)

On my forays for 'good' information (before I found your site I must state ) I came across a site called techverse.net and a forum with info on a rooting program called Framaroot. This program is a one click .apk that will root certain android devices, including mine. My humble question is whether you have come across it, is it any good and are there any disadvantages in using this method compared to using yours.

Sincere regards

Graham
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
First time unlocking and rooting. Before I do so, I wanted to ask and make sure. Should I follow the current instructions by the OP word for word as they are current/ still work? I'm asking because he mentions the Bootload V7 but V8 is currently out, should I just do V8 and follow the rest or stick with V7. Thanks for all and any help. Waited a year for my warranty to end lol can't wait to try this.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I have never heard of Framaroot so I would be curious to hear if it works... Do check the permissions this app requires and try to find user reviews etc. You do not want to install Trojan horses....

Especially interesting would be if this apk works on firmware version 10.6.1.14.10 - the latest update Asus released, because Motochopper only works up to firmware .8.

But if you want to unlock and install a custom rom anyway you can skip rooting. To install a custom rom you need to install a custom recovery (recommended is TWRP 2.5) first.

The TWRP website has instructions for that. With TWRP installed you can just flash a custom rom (which is always rooted) or root the stock rom in TWRP (thanks for that info _that!).

---------- Post added at 12:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 AM ----------

You can use v8 to unlock. If your SN is registered on Asus servers, it should work like a charm.

For the rest of your questions see the post above and my answer to it.

This thread only explains unlocking and rooting. To run a custom rom, you have to install a custom recovery like TWRP first. For that you have to unlock, but rooting is optional.

If you have root, you can use GooManager from the Play Store to install TWRP. Otherwise you have to use ADB or fastboot to push TWRP to your tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] AmazingRealist:
I used V8 to unlock, no problems at all.
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
I decided to only root using the motochopper however I seem to be having some problems with it. When I run the .bat it shows "adb sever is out of date killing". It finishes but does not reboot the device. On Voodoo everything is checked but Root permission granted.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
What firmware are you on? Check Settings > About Tablet > Build
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
10.6.1.14.8-20130514

I'm thinking of just doing the unlocked way with cromi-x since it comes with root. How do I start afresh? I want to keep the apps that I have now if possible. Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
After you unlocked:

You want to root with Motochopper.

Then backup user apps and data with Titanium Backup,

Use GooManager to install TWRP

Use TWRP to flash CROMi-X.

Check out Post 29 in this thread, but read the whole thing...

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ty-development/36694-root-rom-how-done-2.html
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Hello guys i've got a problem.

I have unlocked my TF700T (4.2.1) with "UnLock_Device_App_V7.apk". it's ok.

After that i set my tablet to debug mode and app not verified "ok".

On motochopper Folder:

Clik on Run and after reboot i see super user but don't run and Root checker fail.

I tried to run adb.exe before run and same problem.

Take a look:

[*] Waiting for device...

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

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

1217 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 1.029s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

1166 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.077s)

1303 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.399s)

1281 KB/s (969701 bytes in 0.739s)

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.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Are you on firmware version 10.6.1.14.10 by any chance? Mototchopper only works until .8

But you can avoid rooting altogether by using ADB to push TWRP to your tablet.

TWRP will ask you if you want to root the stock firmware or you flash a custom rom, which is rooted anyway.

Instructions are on the TWRP website.
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Damn i did the update 2 days ago by task bar who said ready for update....:'( any chance to see motochopper for .10 ? Or no way and must use methode you noticed(twrp) ? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] multiSingularity:
Problems with ASUS unlock tool

For anyone having problems unlocking their tablet using the ASUS tool, I was getting "network error... try again later" messages every time I tried running the app.

After reading this thread I just kept persisting with it, and after maybe 10 tries or so it eventually worked. Perseverance seems to be the key.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
That Motochopper gets updated is a very, very long shot. It wasn't developed for the Transformer in the first place - just happened to work on it, a new Transformer is coming out this fall, so this one will get less and less attention.

Your only other option to pushing TWRP would be to downgrade to .8, root with Motochopper, backup and temp-unroot with OTA Rootkeeper, apply the update to .10 again, and restore root.

This method works, has been confirmed multiple times.

But since you are unlocked - why would you stay on stock??? Flash CROMi-X and live happily ever after! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Ok ok too bad. My first was to be rooted to use appz who need it. I don't want more ... but if CROMix is easy to install and have same effect (root) it can be good for me.. and my tablet has been repaired by asus so i don't have support anymore...

If i want to keep all my data applications photos settings etc... is there any others option to root easier without touching files (TWRP ?) ?

EDIT: Ok i just downgrade to .8 and used motochopper succefully. Root checker and super user are ok. But my tablet says i'm in the last version. I tried search update but nothing... I can download it from asus site but in the futur will it work automaticly ?

EDIT 2: Oh noo i temp unroot ok i installed .10 and when i run ota root keeper i don't see restor icon :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Try clearing cache for DMClient and CMClient, then restart. I know of one user who did exactly what you did and he got the .10 update OTA afterwards.
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Ok did you see my last Edit ? I just install .10 after temp unroot (ok) But now i don't see REstor icon :confused:

Super user app installed : X (check)

Device Rooted: Nothing

Root permission granted: Nothing

/System supports root protection: X (check)

Protected su copy available: Nothing
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
Thanks got it to work last night, rooted and Cromi-X.
[Asus Transformer TF700] geofox784:
Noob here. I actually just got my tablet back from rma after a hardware failure. I DO NOT want to void the warranty. Is it true that if I dont unlock the tablet from the asus tool that it will not void the warranty? Even if I install cyogenmod? What are the benefits of unlocking? Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No, you can still void the warranty in other ways. :)

The reverse is true: unlocking does void your warranty.

You can't install a custom kernel or recovery without unlocking, so you can only install custom ROMs on an unlocked device.
[Asus Transformer TF700] geofox784:
Can you re lock the tablet to gain the warranty back?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No. Unlocking connects to Asus servers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Am i alone who can't restor root after upgrade to .10 ? (previously temp unroot of course)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Temp unroot is worthless. Did you choose "Protect root"?
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
I protect root before yes. That is strange
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
If I wanted to switched the flashed rom to something else how would I go about doing that? I chose the Asus stock one but I want to see how the others look. Do I backup> wipe> install ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Follow the instructions for the rom you want to flash.
[Asus Transformer TF700] destroyer333:
Maybe I worded it wrong. I meant to stay in cromi-x but there was option of what (launcher I think?) you wanted and I chose Asus. I want to try the other ones within cromi-x. Sorry if it doesn't quite make any sense, basically I want the option to customize where things go on the screen? Kind of like the picture on the Cromi-X thread, is it the nova launcher...?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Each of the launcher options in the Aroma installer are also available from the Play Store. No need to re-flash the rom. Just dl Nova, ADW or whatever launcher you want from the store.
[Asus Transformer TF700] eedenharter:
root tf700t failed du to missing su binary

I make all what you have described in your thread to root my tablet. Su has installed, but when I open it su

Says: there is no su binery installed and su can not install this binery. This is a problem!

So what can I do?

sorry for my bad English

Edi
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
When you root it with motochopper did you get a successful message?

Also, try a root checker app from the playstore
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Show us your motochopper log after root
[Asus Transformer TF700] eedenharter:
Asus tf700t not rooted due to missing su binary

Not rooted

uid=10270(u0_a270) gid=10270(u0_a270)

I have tried several route checkers and all post my tablet is not rooted.

Asus tf700t

My firmware is 4.2.1 JB

I will try it again and I will carefully look on screen what happens. where can I find the installation log?

on my windows pc or on my tablet?

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I have tried some root checkers and all say your device is not rooted.

I will try it again and carefully look on the screen what happens. when I get a log i will send it here.

is the installation log on my computer or on my tablet?

---------- Post added at 06:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 AM ----------

where can I find this log' on my computer or on my tablet?

and what will be the the name of this log?

---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 AM ----------

My Firmware is: JB 4.2.1

Edi
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
If you are on 10.6.1.14.10 firmware Motochopper will not work anymore. Check under About Tablet > Build Number.

There is no working root method for this latest firmware version. A this time the only way to do it is to downgrade to 10.6.1.14.8, root with Motochopper and protect root with Voodoo OTA rootkeeper.

Then you can accept the OTA update to .10 and restore root with Voodoo afterwards.
[Asus Transformer TF700] KoSLoW:
Exactly.

To downgrade place firmware(.8) from asus in zip format on root of tablet. Restart tablet and update will appear in task bar.

After downgrade Root with motochopper.(verify with root checker)

After do the OTA update It must be downloaded from the tablet (don't use .10 zip frimware asus to update) it will don't work...

After installing .10 Restor Root .

Good luck
[Asus Transformer TF700] TheOnlyBS:
From what I've read you cant keep root when updating to .10. Only real option is to stay on .8 or unlock and flash custom. If you are already on .10 you can still flash a rom after unlocking but you have to install TWRP using scotts install tool.