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[Asus Transformer TF700] dishinit:
Yes it does......as well as root checker pro reports it's rooted, & when I push twrp with the Transformer Tool Kit, it reports it's rooted & states success (I had even copied the dialog box verifying the steps).....but it really does not install twrp....

Finally following your original suggestion & a lot more reading, I pushed twrp using an alternative fastboot method suggested in the transformer tool kit thread, & achieved success.

Why Goo Mgr or the transformer tool kit did not work is a bit mystifying.....but I now have my Nandroid backup on my server & am ready to install Chromi X today.......hopefully, without similar problems.......

I really appreciate your assistance to myself & others here., and all the information one can garner by reading this forum.

thanks again for your responses.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
I'm having the same problem. I don't get prompted to input my Gmail address by the unlocker though. Or do you have to do that somewhere else?
[Asus Transformer TF700] iakovl:
after this i only need to flash CWM and the i can go CM10.1? or do i have more problems on the way?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Tylorw1:
With the new 4.2.1 boot loader, giving CWM certain commands can result in a brick. It is suggested that you use TWRP.

Tylor

ROM: CleanRom Xenogenesis 4.4.1 DeOdex

Kernel: Hundsbuah's V3.0.5 OC Kernel

Theme: Timberwolf's Blues and Jazz Theme
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fastlivin:
Note: I followed this to the letter, from a 4.2.1 tablet.

Worked like a charm, however, when I went to flash TWRP using some of the desktop one-click solutions (that required me to volume-down to the USB icon), no icon existed.

I see references on the TF300 forum that I used an outdated Asus Unlock tool...no idea if that's true.

The workaround is to install GooManager from the Play Store, then click in the top right corner, and tap Install OpenRecovery. The verbiage threw me for a loop initially, but the only available "OpenRecovery" is TWRP.

From there on, it was smooth sailing, but wanted to note this minor problem that arises AFTER you follow the directions in the initial post of this thread.

Many thanks, OP and others who developed this! Tablet hamsters are running furiously on their wheel installing CROMI. I am very excited to see if this makes a difference, because I have been getting REALLY frustrated at the lags when using this tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] telegraph0000:
Protocol Failure

Keep getting a protocol failure...

[*] rooting phone...

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

*daemon started successfully*

/sustem/bin/sh: /data/local/tmp/pwn: not found

[*] cleaning up...

rm failed for /data/local/tmp/pwn, No usch file or directory

rm failed for /data/locl/tmp/bsybox, no such file or directory
[Asus Transformer TF700] rickymh19:
Seems like you haven't enabled developer options and checked usb debugging. It's not detecting your tablet. Try running the adb file before running the '' run'' file.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
The 4.2 bootloader is different from previous ones in that it defaults into fastboot mode. That's why you don't see the usb icon. So you could have just flashed TWRP from there. But I actually find it more convenient and less prone to mistakes to use Goo if you have root.

The Asus Unlock tool was created for ICS roms and that's what it still says on Asus website. But i works fine on JB.

Congratulations and enjoy! I'll bet anything you'll be very happy with this rom!

PS: What are you flashing? CROMi or CROMi-X?

Cromi is 4.1 based and great, but sbdags developed his latest roms off the 4.2 stock, they are called CROMi Xenogenesis and even greater!

It's no problem if you flashed CROMi, the 4.2 bootloader will run it no problem, but if you flash a 4.2 based rom, a clean install (wiping everything and re-installing from scratch) is recommended.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vatvedt:
Downloaded the file, ran adb devices to check if it was detected. Everything looked ok. Ran run.bat and all seemed well. No errors, just positive feedback, but when I rebooted, still not rooted. Anyone got any ideas?

Edit: Solved my issue (by reading this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40317522&postcount=29) and successfully rooted using the info from the first post. Thank you! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] vatvedt:
I did forget to unroot 4.1.2 before I updated to 4.2.x, though. Maybe this might be the reason? I didn't have any problems or errors any step of the way.
[Asus Transformer TF700] telegraph0000:
Whatever needs to be enabed has been enabled. It seems i have to run the bat file 4-5 times for it to proceed. Once it does detect the tablet, it continues and ends up with the same message. Rebooting tablet, unplugging then plugging, reloading pc drivers oes nothing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Fastlivin:
Guilty on all counts: it was the 4.2 bootloader, and I believe the instructions all over this forum are for the 4.1.

I tried to flash CROMI, but it would just get stuck in a bootloop. Remember kids (who are neophytes at doing this): backup before you do ANYTHING. It saves you a lot of trouble and sweaty palms on the backend.

Whatever the reason was, the 4.1-based CROMI just would not start. Flashed CROMI-X, and I have been dancing ever since. I know it has been said numerous times, but THIS is now the tablet I expected when I bought a Transformer Prime back at Christmas 2011! Smooth, free of significant lag (sure, apps sometimes take a heartbeat or two to switch), and text entry doesn't bog down for no reason whatsoever. In essence, this has decreased my frustration with the product by about 90%.

The remaining 10% is with the OEM developers whose job it is to turn out a good product. A committed group of hobbyists just handed them their lunch. That's embarrassing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I am very surprised to hear that Cromi wouldn't start! Maybe it worked for me because I was running Cromi 3.4.7 and then flashed the 4.2 bootloader...idk.

But I'm glad you figured it all out and I bet you learned a lot in the process, sweaty palms and all :D

You have lag switching between apps? I'm shocked!!! Next time try flashing with fsync disabled, that'll take care of that!

Good if you're conservative at first, but search for posts on fsync in the Cromi thread. _that somewhere explained in detail under which circumstances you may risk data loss with fsync disabled and the chances are next to nil.

In 6 months of diligently following the forums I have not read once that someone had a problem because of disabled fsync.
[Asus Transformer TF700] telegraph0000:
"thrown hands up in air"...I have rooted and unlocked many ah things in my life...

will give up for now, will try later...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Ok, so I'm still having difficulty unlocking. I'm on stock software, the latest version.

I did a fresh FDR.

Downloaded the Asus Unlock tool

and after i check "Agree" and press the "Press to Unlock your Device" button:

I get an error message that reads: "An unknown error occurs, which may be a network connection issue. please wait and try again later."

I am connected to my wifi with no problem. Any ideas?

Thanks,
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Asus servers are finicky. Just keep trying, sometimes it takes many attempts until you connect.

Worst case scenario is that the servers don't find your serial number or it doesn't match their database.

In that case, if many attempts failed, you can try Asus customer support.

You didn't have your tablet repaired under warranty did you? Like: the motherboard exchanged?

In that case you could be out of luck. Some users who had that done were not able to unlock anymore...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Nope, I bought it new shortly after release. First time trying to unlock it, and it's never been serviced.

I'll keep trying I guess. Thanks. Is there an option to roll back to like 4.0 or 4.1.1? Would that even help?

Thanks again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You can downgrade to 4.1 , but it wouldn't help with unlocking. All depends on if the Asus server recognizes you tab.

Give it a few more tries.
[Asus Transformer TF700] telegraph0000:
Are you sure you have not successfully unlocked it? Turn it off, turn it back on, look in the top left corner for some very small white lettering that read "this device is unlocked"...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
Will it appear during boot, or after when it's loaded?
[Asus Transformer TF700] telegraph0000:
It will appear during the Asus logo loading screen.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Crispy168:
I'll check when I get home, but the error message appeared every time, starting with the first time I clicked to unlock.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Lexus One:
Did you register your tablet and serial number with Asus? I'm not sure if that will help. But it couldn't hurt anything either.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
Yes I did. :( Have put in a support email but no reply as yet. >:(
[Asus Transformer TF700] jcp2:
I unlocked my tablet yesterday. I registered it with Asus when I bought it a year ago. When I ran the unlock tool, I entered in my gmail and it failed. Then I decided to try the 'enter pin" option and It unlocked no problems. Looking to put cromi x on it tomorrow :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] psxnitro:
Having the same problem with password not being valid, can you elaborate on this pin option? I don't see a menu of sorts.

*UPDATE*

Nevermind, forgot I needed to make app specific passwords due to 2-step verification on my google account.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jcp2:
I have my tablet protected with a pin, rather than just swipe. The unlock tool gave me 2 options: 1. google account and 2. pin #.

I used the pin # I set up to unlock the tablet (lockscreen) :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] biggyrat:
Trouble rooting tf700t

I hope I am in the right place. Sorry if I am late to the party, but I am pulling what few hairs I have left out. I have spent hours using different things to try and root my tf700t. I unlocked using the Asus software. Motochopper won't work because I have build .10. I've tried downgrading to .8, but it won't work. Debugfs keeps telling me that I must install my device specific drivers. I installed the pc suite from asus. The drivers are installed and my pc sees them. I noticed when I start my pad there is a message in the upper left corner that says "key driver not found". Can this be a result of unlocking? From what I have read, it doesn't seem that Asus is friendly to altering their tablets. I have looked at other methods, but they all seem to be based on the tablet being rooted. Others tend to get a little more involved than I wanted to go. I just wanted to root this thing so that I could get rid of some of the bloatware. I may get brave enough to install cromi x, but if I can't get the fundamentals accomplished, I am stuck with this crappy system that Asus has provided. Can anyone help a novice? I have only rooted one phone, and that was totally different from this.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TransformingPad:
Do you need to root to flash CROMI X?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No, just an unlocked tablet and then use fastboot to install TWRP from a PC.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TransformingPad:
Thanks a bunch! Just making sure, I can use fastboot through ADB tool on my PC right?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Which ADB tool do you mean? Most of them have both adb and fastboot.exe.

You use ADB when the tablet is booted to sytem or in recovery (and USB debugging needs to be checked).

You use fastboot in fastboot mode (on JB 4.2 when you are in the bootloader menu).

I recommend this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42407269 or install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
[Asus Transformer TF700] biggyrat:
I continued looking and found the procedure that bernblb suggested. It worked and i am rooted. Thanks guys!
[Asus Transformer TF700] curiou5:
Kindly share how to root or link to bernblb. My build version is 10.6.1.14.10.
[Asus Transformer TF700] biggyrat:
Look on page 36 of this thread. It was re-posted by NasrTraDooMis (thanks). This procedure will let you downgrade to version .8, then you can root with motochopper Pay attention to the part about unzipping the file. You may want to create a new folder on your desktop and extract it there. Good luck!
[Asus Transformer TF700] curiou5:
Thanks. I managed to downgrade and root. However when I upgraded to 10.6.1.14.10 after rooting, I lost the super su. Does this happen. So I started all over again and this time said no to upgrade to 10.6.1.14.10 and remain rooted.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes taking a full rom upgrade will lose root as will an OTA. You can protect the OTA upgrade by using voodoo OTA root keeper first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Woofdah:
Unlocked, Rooted, but Goo won't install a recovery

Thanks to all for their contributions. Read through all and was able to unlock, downgrade and root with Moto. I know I am unlocked (get the message), know I am rooted, I have Superuser, Goo manager has been granted rights, I also downloaded my Titanium backup.

However, when I ask Goo to install a recovery, it goes to the download page, tells me the download is starting and then nothing.

In reading the whole thread I didn't think I saw this exact situation. Please excuse me if I missed it, but what am I missing. I have rooted a number of devices, but usually much simpler (my original TF100 is still going strong with 4.3). The reason I wanted to root the 700 was because my 100 was faster with the custom ROM. Thoughts??
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Flashing recoveries from goo manager has been disabled. I'm guessing they bricked one too many devices.

Only way to install a custom recovery is via fast boot from a PC.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Woofdah:
Thanks. I guess it is more reading. I have managed to root and flash custom ROM's on an earlier Transformer, A Nook Tablet and a couple versions of Galaxy S and got away with never having to use ADB. I guess it finally caught up .
[Asus Transformer TF700] rahulc73:
Does not work - Need help

I had a TF700t since two months. The first time i upgraded to 4.2.1 OTA and tried these steps. All of this worked like a charm.

Then one day, the tablet totally froze and I had to send it to Asus for repairs. They replaced the touch screen; so they said. Now that is back, went back to 4.2.1. with build # 3.1.10-gb1a9af5 and is JOP40D.US_epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801.

I tried all of the steps above none of them work. Not the RootDebugfs thing nor the motochopper.. i haven't tried the manual ADB methods as yet.. nor does the manual boot to its menu work either.. :confused::mad:

I can't find a way to downgrade the version to say 4.1.1 from 4.2.1.

Anybody knows of a way out? Appreciate your help in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Firmware version 10.6.1.14.10 is not rootable anymore. They patched the loophole Motochopper was exploiting in the new kernel.

You can either: Push TWRP through fastboot and let TWRP root the stock rom (might as well install a custom rom, if you ask me), or downgrade to firmware 10.6.1.14.8 and use motochopper to root.

You need to be unlocked for option 1, btw.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rahulc73:
Thank you for your reply. Now to unlock it, the unlock .apk file from Asus website, v7 and v8 (4.2.2) did not work. When I ran either of them, it would throw an error saying "Unable to connect to server or some network related issue".. this message just comes up and disappears quickly to capture exactly what it says..

Now, I can't get it to unlock. As you suggested, I need to unlock this first to get TWRP there.

How do you suggest that I go down to 10.6.1.14.8? :silly:
[Asus Transformer TF700] curiou5:
1) Go to http://www.asus.com/my/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF700T/#support_Download to download the 10.6.1.14.8 firmware. Check that you download the correct SKU for your tablet. Mine is the WW version.

2) Extract the file and copy the file WW_epad-user-10.6.1.14.8.zip to the tablet.

3) Restart the tablet and at the notification select upgrade/update.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Correct, but it's only WW_epad.... if you are outside the US. You have to download the firmware for your SKU: WW, US, JP.... Check your firmware version in Settings>About Tablet
[Asus Transformer TF700] rahulc73:
Yes, I installed the US_epad-user-10.6.1.14.8.zip and tried the motochopper. I could root it.

But, I still cannot unlock it. Neither the ver 8 nor 7 of the apk works. It keep throwing up the error "An unknown error occurs, like unable to connect to network.... try after some time" .. i get this message no matter how many times I connect / reconnect to my wifi and wifi works..

I went down to US_epad-user-10.4.4.25 and tried the same thing.. no luck..

I reset the tablet and tried this over and over.. nothing works..

I am thinking of raising RMA with Asus to send me the updated OS.. Any help here? :confused:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It does not have anything to do with what firmware you are running. The Unlock Tool either works or it doesn't. Quite a few users could not unlock because their tab's serial number was not entered or entered incorrectly in the database of the Asus servers in Taiwan the Unlock Tool is trying to reach.

Just keep trying. For some people it worked on attempt 10, 16 or 22 without changing anything on their tablets.

You can also try to sign up for Asus Device Tracker. That will tell you if your tablet is registered with the Asus servers.

If you call Asus do not tell them you want to unlock. They do not support unlocking, meaning, they do not want to put any resources into it and their support staff is instructed accordingly.

Tell them you cannot connect to Device Tracker or you do not get OTA updates. Have them check the database or put in a notice to HQ to update them (which they seem very reluctant to do). Just be persistent.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rahulc73:
I registered my product with them. What they told me is that on device tracker, my tablet does not show up b'se it is already unlocked. I had originally unlocked it on when on 14.6 and had Cyanogen 10.2 on it before i had to send it down for repairs. It used to show it was unlocked on the left top corner but after I have received it back, I can't see it anymore and am probably thinking it is locked.

I am able to unroot it no issues. But the unlock thing still does not work. I have tried to flash the "recovery twrp.blog" and likewise, tried to flash the recovery*.img on it but, no success. All they kept saying is that this device is unlocked therefore the v7.apk would only work if it was locked. Surprise Surprise.. is that true? v7 and v8.apk won't work if the device is already unlocked?

Second, when i get into the boot loader, I don't see the USB icon that most of the forum threads refer to.. nor am i able to get to it using down key + power key, two clicks of volume down and 1 volume up key.. all these combinations, only move the selection of these three icons all over the place..

Do you think I have a bricked device? Can I do something to get the boot loader fixed? I tried all the adb shell, su, dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/xxxxxxxxxxx and even the Scott's TF700T Recovery Install tool.bat program.. it asks for selecting the USB icon.. when will I see this icon?

Seems like I am really stuck here.. :eek:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
On a JB bootloader you are already in fastboot mode when you see the three icons. Scott's refers to an ICS bootloader where you had 4 icons and had to select USB to get into fastboot.

Did they change the mainboard when you send it in for repair?

Some people who unlocked and got their tablet repaired under warranty (although unlocking voids your warranty) got it back with a permanently locked bootloader.

Read the tiny script when you boot up. Does it say "this device is unlocked"?

If not, it's locked and may be permanently so.

Sorry.

Search the Web for this issue. Some people did get Asus to let them unlock again with a lot of pestering. I know of one guy, it took him 6 months, but he got it unlocked.
[Asus Transformer TF700] rahulc73:
I don't think they changed the mainboard. They told me that it was the touch screen that was replaced not the motherboard.

Nothing anywhere it says that "this device is unlocked" .. Nope.. that's what I was looking for.. I remember that being there before I sent it for repairs to them.. i don't see that any more.. that's what i am trying to achieve..

Likewise, I could root it using motochopper but can't install a CromiX through TWRP app and won't take it..

i am trying to copy the CromiX into root (through the computer) to see if it will pick up..

I'll keep trying.. I hate the speed at which it works.. its a disgrace that an ASUS 700t with a quad core and memory works that slow than a HTC G2.. Guilt gone worse.. :rolleyes:
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You cannot install a custom rom without custom recovery. And you cannot install a custom recovery with a locked bootloader. Sorry.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lisien:
downgrading

Hello! I am new here and i wold be thankful if u could show me any avaible link where to download the 10.6.1.14.8 version and give me any advice about the procedure.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
It's on the Asus website. Download the full firmware for your SKU and unzip then drop onto root folder of internal SD. Then power off. Power on using power and volume down and hit volume up on the rck icon.

It will wipe everything if you do this.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lisien:
thanks

Thank you for the advice. Can i ask you if u know any way how to fasten up my tf700t after rooting
[Asus Transformer TF700] bluewr:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1758160

For best performance, it seems to be unlocking and using custom rom on a fast micro-SD card with Hund/LetmeKnow's Extreme Tweak
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Only rooting gives you very few options to increase performance. For that you need to unlock and run a custom ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] avrs67:
unlock ASUS T700

If I unlock my device will I be able to load another operating system such as windows 7. I have nothing butdiffuculties using android and email, etc?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
The short answer is no. You can dual boot some Linux distros on this device. There's a thread in the Development section that.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hyunbun:
Unable to press "install"

Hey thanks for this thread, but i'm unable to press the "install" on the unlocker versions 7 and 8. I get a standard popup window in the tablet when i click the .apk file, and am able to scroll down the information which changes "next" into "install." but i'm unable to click "install." I'm running 4.2.1 with JOP40DUS 10.61.1.14.10. Never rooted/unlocked before.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
You have to allow installing from unknown sources in Settings > Security.

If you tend to install a lot "free" apps from questionable sources you should uncheck that option again after you're done installing the apk.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nikos2k:
Hello

I have stock 10.6.1.14.10

I have already rooted and kept root during system updates with voodoo rootkeeper

I want to install CROMI

When I unlock with ASUS' unlock tool, the root will be kept? Or I will have to downgrade to 10.6.1.14.08 and root again?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Unlocking does not affect your current ROM (so you keep root), it just disables the bootloader checksumming on the recovery and kernel partitions, allowing you to install custom recoveries and kernels.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
I finally unlocked my tablet but on 10.6.1.14.10 If I downgrade to 10.6.1.14.08 will the device still be unlocked?

Can I upgrade back to 10.6.1.14.10 after rooting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Why do you want to downgrade if you have an unlocked tablet? Just flash a custom recovery via fastboot and then the ROM of your choice.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amwebby:
I was going on the OP, who said the root only worked thus. No idea how to flash a custom recovery via fastboot or where I can access ROMs?