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[Asus Transformer TF700] SilvioCC:
Finaly root asus with the firmware 10.6.1.12.10

I've followed the tutorial for rooting LG PAD 8.2, which uses a root tool Kingo android Root.

It rooted the TF700T just like it rooted the LG V500 (LG PAD 8.2).

It avoids all the downgrading and unloking, after instaling the drivers and kingo android root program on my computer, I've just enabled the USB Debuging on the tablet, conected it to computer and clicked on the button "root".

It took about 2 minutes before the tablet reboted and everything was working.

I already had the super SU instaled on the tablet.

Oh, read the warnings for the kingo program in the PG PAD 8.2 tutorial... it may send personal info for a chinese site or something, you can always do the procedure after bachup all your programs and wipping all your personal info... after you just need to restore the backup.

Hope this Helps.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
Where is this tutorial?
[Asus Transformer TF700] SilvioCC:
I just googled Root LG PAD 8.2, and the first result from the XDA Developers brought me to the following page...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2526842

Obviously, you need the drivers for Asus TF700T and not the drivers from the LG PAD... the rest of the tutorial is exactly the same.

I've rooted my LG PAD, and just decided to see if the kingo would do the same in the TF700... it did. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
Thanks. Which drivers did you install?
[Asus Transformer TF700] SilvioCC:
Drivers for asus TF700T

I've instaled the ASUS PC Sync V1.0.96, which is in asus suport website, in the download section.

I'm new in the forum, and it doesn't aloud me to post links to pages outside XDA.

Has always, just google wath you need... search "download asus PC Sync TF 700" and result with the name "Drivers and Download ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T" is were you find wath you need.

The asus PC Synk contains the necessary drivers for epad.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
OK. Thanks. I have those. I thought there may be root-specific drivers. I'll look into it, particularly the Chinese data upload issue.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It would be interesting to find out if the root method dalingrin developed for that pad (linked in post #29 and collecting no data) would also work on the TF700.

Anybody willing to give it a shot?

I am running a custom rom and too lazy to flash back to stock, flash recovery again etc :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
After a lot of Googling, which evinced that Kingo had only gathered IMEI numbers in an attempt to build a database of devices and associated os versions; which practice they have now stopped, I took the plunge and rooted with their program.

Success! The easiest root I have ever done. It detected my device as a TF 700T so perhaps the Transformer is now on their list? I'm scheduled to try it on my Galaxy SIII next to see if I can reset the CSC code and receive the latest update, which is currently only provided for UK non-branded phones and UK Vodafone ones.
[Asus Transformer TF700] zeddock:
Is this still the best way to flash a new ROM for my tf700?

Looks like op is dated april2013 and I have 2 tablets of which I am unsure their software is status. (I think I ota updated one of them.)

I am not sure if I need to unlock or just root.

I searched threads but things are so all over the boards it is hard to tell best way forward.

I see warnings to make image first but then other places say tools have overcome problems to go back.

Advice appreciated. I asked here due to recent post activity.

Thanx!
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
That depends on your firmware version. Check under Settings - About Tablet.

Motochopper only works for firmware 10.6.1.14.8 or earlier. For alternate root method read the last few pages of this thread.

GooManager does not work for flashing recoveries anymore.
[Asus Transformer TF700] zeddock:
Well just found one is on 14.10 so I need to use something else, right? I have read, will go back and read again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
For rooting the .10 firmware only, read post # 424 and # 426 in this thread and follow the link.

If your goal is to flash a custom rom, you need to unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery. You do not need to root for that.

You may want to read this:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/as...l-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html#post3262422
[Asus Transformer TF700] zeddock:
Thanx. I will.

So I have to unlock.... Which means I have to go to Asus for unlocker.

1. Does that mean I should make an image of what I have? Not sure I care but saw it mentioned enough to be concerned.

2. Don't need to root to flash a custom ROM BUT, don't most custom Roms have root built in to the ROM?

3. I know I desired to have root on my phone, and do, but I need to search for WHY it would be good for me to have on tablet... Am I right in thinking it will just give me access to some apps and areas of the OS I might want?

Thanx for the kind response. I am sorry I forget so much at this age.

Hopefully if I brick it, it won't be long until I forget that too! <smile>

Zeddock
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
I rooted my TF 700T because I wanted to apply the ftrim lagfix. The lag was simply making the tablet unusable.

No problems with the Kingo root so far.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
1. It is always a good idea to have a nandroid (or backup or image) of your last working system before you try a new rom or change system files and such. On stock that's only possible in a very limited way. Once you have a custom recovery installed you should use it's Backup function to create a nandroid (or image) of your stock rom. You do that before you flash a custom rom and subsequently you do it before you flash a different rom, an update to your current rom or mess around with system files. Just so that you have something that works to go back to if you mess up.

2. Yes, root is desirable and most custom roms have and need root out of the box. You just don't need to have root to install a recovery on this tablet

3. Root gives you and apps that request it access to system files. It's a security feature built into Linux. No user or program can mess with system files or make changes to the system partition without having root rights (usually protected by a password). There are many apps and some features in custom roms that require root access.

I have for example changed my DPI from the standard 240 to 200 (making everything on the screen smaller so that I get more real estate). For that you need to edit build.prop - a system file.

Or I have remapped some of the (to me) useless keys on the keyboard to something I actually use. Again, a system file needs to be edited for that.

These are just some very basic examples for what you can do if you have root.

Naturally root also allows you to mess up royally ;)

That's why you want to have a nandroid. Always.
[Asus Transformer TF700] zeddock:
That is an awesome reply! Thank you for the explanation... It really all makes sense now.

I had seen where having an IMAGE would protect you from a brick scenario.... But if the image is the same as the nandriod backups I have been doing on my phone, I don't see how that would help.

Regardless, you have given me all the answers I need to go forward.

Thank you!

Zeddock
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
To protect against bricking, look for "flatline" in the tf700 dev subforum. This tool can create low-level images which allow you to use the APX mode (with wheelie and nvflash tools) to unbrick your tablet in any situation that is not a hardware defect.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vuralemre:
Build number of my device is 10.6.1.14.10

so root is unavailable

how to downgrade?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
The OP is always the oldest post in any thread. Check the date!

.10 is rootable again. Check the last few pages
[Asus Transformer TF700] vuralemre:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2526842

with lg root technic.

1 - Download LG's drivers to your PC under the Software Update tab from LG's website. Install the drivers.

2 - Turn on Developer Mode on your G Pad, System Settings-->About Tablet-->Software information-->Tap Build number 7 times.

3 - After Developer Mode is enabled, go to System Settings-->Developer options-->and place checkmark next to USB debugging.

4 - On your PC, go to the Kingo Root website, download and install the program.

5 - Plug your G Pad into your PC via USB cable, run the Kingo Root software and follow the prompts.

6 - Enjoy your rooted G Pad!

same all?

for example

1- asus driver - instead of lg driver?

2- same

3-same

4-?

5-same prog?

6-same:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] zeddock:
I wonder same.... And if the op is edited doesn't it show a new date?
[Asus Transformer TF700] lobsterhead:
I just finished unlocking/rooting my tablet. It was 4.2.1 with the 10.6.1.14.10 bootloader. I followed this video which uses ADB Tool. However, ADB Tool comes with an old version of TWRP. I went to the TWRP website, downloaded the most recent version, and replaced the .blob file in ADB Tool with the new one (renamed to twrp.blob to match). Worked like a charm in less than 10 minutes. There was no need to downgrade bootloader.

Note: The video above does not replace the twrp.blob file so it will only get you unlocked, but not rooted.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yes to all your questions

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If you are willing to unlock and flash a custom recovery like you did, there is no need to use the Kingo Tool.

You can easily root the stock rom using TWRP, but why stop there? Once you're unlocked I don't see any reason to keep using the buggy stock rom.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] lobsterhead:
I'm not stopping! I'm working on flashing the CROMi-X right now. For me, the hardest part was getting the unlocking/rooting part done so I just thought I would pass that along. I followed the instructions in that video, but had to sort out the TWRP part myself because the video is a year old. So whether the Kingo Tool was necessary or not, I was just following directions.
[Asus Transformer TF700] aqhe99:
help regarding Tf700:

Hi Team,

I am new to this form. i bought a Asus transformer TF700 just 6 months back. its very slow when switching/opening apps, browsing, when downloading or updating apps. my system freezes completely during this following.

After doing some research, i found that my system will be faster when i unlock, getting rooted and installing custom ROM.

Unlocking the system gives us super user access. what is this rooting and Flashing? why is that used for.

What Custom ROM should i apply to so that i don't have issues ( its very slow when switching/opening apps, browsing, when downloading or updating apps).

please help me so that i can unlock and apply custom ROM to my asus.

Thanks and highlly appreciate your help in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] biggyrat:
Goo Manager

During the thanksgiving holidays I tried goo manager to install a recovery script, as I read somewhere on the forum. It wouldn't work. I tried it about 20 times, mostly out of frustration, because I was having a hard time using alternate proceedures. I tried stuff every day. I am fairly new to this stuff, but I couldn't put up with the performance of this tf700t anymore. I was very nervous because it was my first time trying this and I was afraid that I may royally screw it up. After a few days of trying other things, I tried goo manager once more and it worked. Everything after that was a piece of cake. I want to thank all of the developers for their work. I have dabbled with trying to learn the basics of coding, but it's too much like algebra, a subject I have never been able to fully comprehend. I would love to be able to learn more one day. Again, thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Just to be sure: You succeeded in installing TWRP with GooManager? Which version did it install? How long ago was that? Which version of GooManager did you use?

And you did confirm having TWRP installed, did you?
[Asus Transformer TF700] biggyrat:
Goo Manager

I'm not sure what version of goo I used at the time, but the version I have now is 2.1.3. Somewhere along the line, I did something that deleted the app from my tablet, so I reinstalled it last night. It did install TWRP V2.6.3.1. This allowed me to install a custom rom. My back up is dated 12/13/13, so that would be when I installed it.I don't know why it worked, but it made things much easier.

Question. What else would I use Goo for. I installed the custom rom from _that. Do you have a suggestion for a better one?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Robbie_G:
Will gaining root with Kingo allow me to flash a custom recovery (TWRP)? Or do I still need to use ASUS's unlock to do that?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Neither. Kingo only gives you root - which you don't need if you plan to flash a (always) rooted custom rom.

The Asus tool allows you to unlock the bootloader which enables you to flash a custom recovery in fastboot.

Update your stock rom to the latest version so you have the latest bootloader. Then flash CWM 3.0.4.6 as your custom recovery.

You use CWM to flash your custom rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Robbie_G:
You're saying I do not need to unlock the bootloader to flash CWM? How do I flash it then?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
No - I did not say that. But I think you are confusing rooting/unlocking etc.....

This may help:

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ginners-guide-flashing-custom-rom-tf700t.html
[Asus Transformer TF700] Robbie_G:
Thanks, I did read that. I think what confused me was the part where you added the edit about rooting without locking, and how that would apply to installing a custom recovery. It sounds like it was a possibility with goo manager, but now it isn't anymore.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Correct. You used to be able to flash the custom recovery TWRP with GooManager on an unlocked device. For a few months now Goo stopped supporting it - without specifically stating so anywhere in the app and it doesn't even give you the courtesy of an error message if you try to do so.... :confused:

I don't know how many posts I read like: "I flashed the open recovery script in GooManager and it went fine, but I'm still on the stock recovery" - yeah - because Goo didn't actually flash anything....

Nothing wrong about being confused at first. There's a lot of terminology to get used to.

Best case scenario is: Your confusion leads you to google what you don't understand, reading more, things begin to coalesce which leads to understanding, which leads to you becoming an educated and happy flashoholic ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] flhthemi:
But only if you're lucky enough to be able to unlock your tablet with the stupid Asus tool. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] closmartin2:
cant access root folder

i downloaded the .8 firmware and try to place in root of tablet. cant do!

is there a special way to place that file in the root of tablet. thanks for your help.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You are probably trying to put it into the system partition which is write protected. You place the file into sdcard/0/ where your Android, Media, Picture, Downloads folders are
[Asus Transformer TF700] mblede:
Hi guys!

i'm trying to root my tf700, and so i downgraded my firmware to the .08, downloaded motochopper, run adb first and than run.

i'm stuck on this and can't go further. anyone can help me? :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] mblede:
ah ok, i've done! i've rebooted the tablet and now worked! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] lllukas:
Hi Guys !

No need downgrade Your bootloader.

Just i've rooting TF700T in KINGO Android ROOT with newest bootloader.

http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root.htm

Quick Guide:

Find Our devices, download .exe, connect device, and follow to the steps.

Cheers!

PS.

If You know everything what i wrote, Im sorry ;)

Sorry for my poor English.
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
I literally just kingo on 4.1.1 and it worked amazingly, then i soft bricked my tablet and had to flash stock rom which now gave me 4.2.1 and wheni try to use kingo i get failed needs adb? what do i have to do i have adb and fastboot which i just used to flash stock rom so i dont get why it says need adb? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Just wondering why you want to root?

You can also just flash TWRP. Once installed, it will offer to root it for you. Or just flash a custom Rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
I want to root so i have access to root only apps, i think i will go the route of flashing twrp i wasnt aware they offered an optjon to root the phone, do you happen to know a good guide? Thanks

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Should i just flash a custom rom ya thinking? Cm 11 or a newer version of cromi or crombi kk ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I do - wrote it myself. :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
Haha i knew your name sounded familiar ive been reading your guide over and over, i guess ill just go that route then, what rom do you suggest i was leaningtoward cm11 but really dont like cwm as ive heard so many stories of soft bricks occuring from a cwm error. Your thoughts are def regarded as being of a higher level appreciate the response i feel like a peasant speaking with a king lol

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I foud your guide from another site tho are you droidbound too?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Shhhhh - don't give all my secrets away [emoji87] [emoji40]

For your first custom ROM I would recommend CROMi-X 5.4. Fast, stable, Asus feel - everything you hoped for when you bought this tablet. Development on it is on hold until Asus releases new firmware for the TF700. It's so good - nothing much left to improve on.

If you feel adventurous after a while try CROMBi-KK. Already almost as good as CROMi-X and still in beta... It's build on CM11 and cromi-fied.

Have fun!
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
I meant it more as I didnt want people stealing your brilliant work but lips sealed for now on lol I think im going to go with the crombi-kk but i cant seem to find any info on how to use fastboot to install it, ive used fastboot for everything and have become quite adjusted to it, i think my sd card isnt formatted properly and i have no way of formatting it to fat32 right now so id like to not go that route.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You don't.

You use fastboot to install the recovery.

You use the recovery to install the rom.

Read my thread one more time. Slowly. [emoji12]

Then read the CROMBi-KK OP. Very slowly. Very carefully. [emoji56]

Check off all the requirements:

Bootloader?

recovery?

nandroid?

Factory Wipe in TWRP

Check on all of them?

Flash
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
Ok i skipped the internal, ive read it gets wiped when you wipe? Do i download mirror 1 or 2 or both ?

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NM i realized that one was simply the first release and the second the newer one
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
I got an error saying the zip file could not be opened, how do i fix this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
What zip file? The CROMBi-KK installation zip? You don't extract it. You flash it as is.

Boot into TWRP, choose Install and navigate to the zip. Swipe the button to flash.

You did make that nandroid of your stock installation - yes??? ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] NobleXperiment:
Yes, if there is anything ive learned its to have a proper an droid backup. I got it installed had to use a different mirror and not have my tablet plugged into the charger, I've gone thru and reinstalled it 3 times looking at boot animations and the diff kernels, the optimized kernel by _that seems to work the best! I had problems with the cm as far as a theme error, all in all love it so far! it also always stops at updating partion details?thanks for all the help I'll be donating soon
[Asus Transformer TF700] karyuudo:
Hey guys,

I was wanting to upgrade to Kitkat on my tf700t,

I managed to:

1) Unlock the device

2) Install ClockworkMod Recover 6.0.4.7

However, from what I understand in order to install the Kitkat rom, I need to Root the device.

At this point I discovered that I'm on WW_epaduser_10_6_1_14_10.... so I downloaded WW_epaduser_10_6_1_14_8_UpdateLauncher from the Asus site, restarted the device and began running the upgrade.

Now I'm at the ClockworkMod recovery screen. As I'm a noob at this, which option should I be selecting from the screen to downgrade my device properly?

Thanks in advance!
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No, you need to unlock only. If you have installed CWM already, you can continue directly with installing your ROM (check that your CWM version is compatible with your ROM before installing, otherwise upgrade CWM first).
[Asus Transformer TF700] karyuudo:
Thanks for replying back so quickly!
[Asus Transformer TF700] steffenbakke:
So just got my tablet back from repair, didn't have it rooted before or unlocked because of problems with the serial number not matching the motherboard or something... But just unlocked my tablet, now I wanted to root it using motochopper, it detects the tablet, it doesn't show there's any driver updates, so I run the adb from the folder, and then run.bat, this is the error log I got:

[*]

[*] 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...

Press any key to continue . . .

[*]

[*] Waiting for device...

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

* daemon started successfully *

[*] Device found.

[*] Pushing exploit...

760 KB/s (1283460 bytes in 1.647s)

[*] Pushing root tools...

1264 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.071s)

1324 KB/s (1867568 bytes in 1.376s)

1327 KB/s (969701 bytes in 0.713s)

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

Success

[*] Rooting phone...

[+] This may take a few minutes.

[-] Failure.

[*] Cleaning up...

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

Press any key to continue . . .

"

Tried both in linux and on windows, nothing works. Any ideas guys?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
If you are unlocked forget motochopper, flash TWRP over fastboot and either flash a custom rom or flash the superuser.zip to root. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
How to i downgrade to the previous build? is there another program besides motochopper that i can root without downgrading?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Yes, it's called Kingo Android Root
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
Alright I wound up downgrading by downloading the build from asus. I ran motochopper buts its saying "adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

Its not doing anything? Any help?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You probaly don't have adb drivers installed. Try this little tool: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

You also might benefit from this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2141817

Note: You do not need to install the full Android SDK unless you plan to become a developer.

The 15 second tool should install everything you need to get adb and fastboot working.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
The app worked but motochopper is still giving me issues. i attached a picture.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Looks like you ran it in the wrong directory - unpack first, then run it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ronnie715:
Excellent! Worked like a charm. Thanks guys for all your help.

Now that I am unlocked and rooted, can upgrade to BUILD NUMBER 10.6.1.14.10 or will that unroot me?