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[General Questions and Answers] quaddler:
Hi all,

yesterday I succeeded in rooting the new ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7.

Model-Number: ME173X

Android version: 4.2.1

Kernel version: 3.4.5

HD 7 Build: ME173X_WW_User_4.2.1.75146_20130523 release keys

PC operating system: Win.. XP

USB-Driver I used (but there's WdfCoInstaller.dll missing, which I already had on my PC):

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME172V/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20130415.zip

Maybe this more complete package would work, too (I didn't try that):

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF101/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip

Method to root is by using motochopper.

You can follow the next steps in general as described in

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40129120&postcount=1

One important thing:

motochopper didn't recognize my HD7 at once, so I did the following

(while being connected with PC via USB and motochopper waiting for device):

While USB debugging activated, go to USB settings an connect it as

integrated CD drive. motochopper will automatically recognize it

and continue with rooting process.

And last but not least:

As always, all you do is your own risk and I'm not responsible for any damage.

Good luck

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EDIT 2013-07-06:

Above procedure for rooting works with the new HD7 update, too (but you have to re-root after the update).

Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 release-keys

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Description for Linux users:

- use motochopper package from link above

- login as root

- extract package

- open console and change to directory where you extracted the package

- chmod +x adb.linux

- chmod +x run.sh

- Check your HD7 will be recognized:

-> ./adb.linux status-window

-> shows "State: unknown"

-> connect HD7 (with usb debugging enabled, connecting as MTP device)

-> above started adb command should show now "State: device"

-> HD7 recognized - greatful, you're ready ;)

-> press Strg-C to abort

- (optional) for more information about your HD7 you can enter: ./adb.linux devices -l

-> this should show something like: D6OKCXXXXXXX device usb:1-3 product:WW_memo model:ME173X device:ME173X

- ./run.sh

-> follow instructions on screen

- you're done :)

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EDIT 2013-07-16:

Above procedure for rooting works with new HD7 update (but you have to re-root after the update).

Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys
[General Questions and Answers] SoWhy:
Thank you very much! I had it attached as a camera, worked fine as well. ^^
[General Questions and Answers] RELLC:
ASUS memopad HD 7

Thats awesome, but how did you already purchase this when it hasnt hit the stores yet? I cant wait to replace my MSI Winpad with this bad boy
[General Questions and Answers] SoWhy:
Amazon.de apparently received an early batch and sent them out immediately. I was surprised as well, target date was 10 July to 1 August and it arrived 25 June^^
[General Questions and Answers] RELLC:
sooo jealous. :highfive:
[General Questions and Answers] quaddler:
SoWhy is right.

I bought mine last Thursday at amazon.de.

There were also some dealers on Amazon‘s marketplace who had some.
[General Questions and Answers] Erick Riofrio:
hi

it is possible to enable usb host with the root on the memo pad hd 7?
[General Questions and Answers] Sky0ne:
Memo Pad HD7

Thanks...

Have been looking for Root ever since I got one Device on Friday.

Root seems to be working fine.

By the way - Saturn Germany got stock now as well (blue and white back) - bought 3 more today.

The MircoSD is taking 32GB straight from my Galaxy Note 10.1 - the resolution is really cool and no errors or problems.

I personally can do no more than highly recommend the Tablet.

Change - just made a firmware update to 4.2.2 - root is gone...
[General Questions and Answers] LaizyJumper:
Thanks for reporting that.

Do you mean that rooting is no more possible with 4.2.2 firmware?

Current version 4.2.1 is somewhat buggy. Launcher FC quite often. It would make sense to download 4.2.2 but it would be unusable for me without root :(
[General Questions and Answers] Sky0ne:
Well, I wouldn't say not possible. It's just that I couldn't manage to get it done de same way so far.

The 4.2.2 update is pretty neat. The tablet works more stable now. The home screen rotates and the display is much brighter.

Just some update features I discovered.

As of root I was hoping that someone would discover some different, more stable way - like CF-Autoroot on the Nexus 7.
[General Questions and Answers] quaddler:
I‘m a little busy at the moment.

Hope to have a look on 4.2.2 on weekend.
[General Questions and Answers] LaizyJumper:
Does it show the Android version 4.2.2 in System information? Or is it still 4.2.1 (and it says ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 in build number)?

I have Android version 4.2.1 and build number mentioned above. And I got it rooted without any problems on Linux (the way it is described in OP).
[General Questions and Answers] Sky0ne:
Funny - you're right... :laugh: Didn't see that one.

Got exactly the same build no (ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 release-keys) and above Android Version 4.2.1...

I am running Linux too - couldn't make root so far - did you use some different settings?
[General Questions and Answers] LaizyJumper:
Nothing special... The only trouble I had in the beginning was to get ADB responding properly. I have different versions of adb utilities on my PC. Other ones did not work, the one in motochopper package worked fine. I was using the original motochopper files. I had to use root rights (running script with sudo) to get it working. Might be that this is the showstopper for you :)

Full sequence should be something like this:

* Switch on developer mode (multiple clicks in about box on build number).

* Find developer options in the setup menu. Switch on USB debuging.

* Plug in the USB cable, try different USB modes (I think I made it using cd-rom mode, modes can be changed in storage settings under advanced "USB computer connection" menu from the top-right corner menu icon).

* Run the motochopper script with sudo.
[General Questions and Answers] Sky0ne:
Thanks a lot - have been trying that already - not working with mine...
[General Questions and Answers] LaizyJumper:
Have you tried running adb.linux separately? Does it connect?

Run it first with "kill-server" argument and then "shell", for example.

If you get shell access then you should be able to root it. If not then there is something wrong in your pc setup or tab settings.

I assume it worked before you updated your HD7.
[General Questions and Answers] quaddler:
Hello everybody,

as promised I got some time to deal with the update.

In short, rooting with this update works, too (but you have to re-root after the update).

Build version after the update shows: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 release-keys

I updated post #1 and put some additional information for linux users.

Regards

quaddler
[General Questions and Answers] o2t1:
My Memo HD7 arrived yesterday an it is great ! (amazon.de / germany)

Rooting procedure worked on Win 7 without installing new drivers very easy.

To turn on Developer Mode to switch USB debugging Mode on:

Build Number:

ME173X_WW_user_4.2.1.75146_20130532

Open “Settings”.

Scroll to the bottom and tap “About phone” or “About tablet”.

At the “About” screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on “Build number” seven times.

You will see a “You are now a developer!” message pop up, then you know you have done it correctly.

Done!

You can now enable/disable it under “Settings” -> “Developer Options” -> “Debugging” ->” USB debugging”.

Then just run "run.bat" from motochopper (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40129120&postcount=1) and

follow the instructions.
[General Questions and Answers] nikisi:
Sorry for offtopic but any info what's new in this update 4.2.2? I'm from Bulgaria and don't have update yet. :( l'm still with first version ME173X_WW_User_4.2.1.75146_20130523.
[General Questions and Answers] anwender100:
update

Hello,

I have a question:

After the root any new Update can be install over the air?
[General Questions and Answers] Kukec:
Buy this tablet and make Custom ROM. Please.
[General Questions and Answers] superdragonpt:
I already bought it.

Btw there is another discuttion thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45829848#post45829848

Im already working on an recovery
[General Questions and Answers] MihaiA7X:
can someone please give me the latest version of the Stock Launcher? I deleted mine by mistake when I was doing some ROM cleaning. Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
Launcher2 firmware version 4.2.2.91525_20130711
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
Hi,

It worked. :)
[General Questions and Answers] 1asbak1:
He guys' I screwd something up..

Now my system ui is force closing all the time.

I did all sorts of cache cleaning and or factory reset but nothing seems to be working...

Can someone please upload there backed up via titanium backup version of

Their. 'System ui' thanks!

Edit:

A coppy from /system/app/ would be enough also. Please.
[General Questions and Answers] ericmaxman:
Did u installed anything that could have caused that crash to occur?
[General Questions and Answers] objr:
System/App backUp

Can any one Please upload and help me with the original SYSTEM/APP files? (I mean all of them included apk and none)!

Please I need this or I have to take it in assistance...
[General Questions and Answers] :
Why don't you make another thread and keep us updated on your progress? Hopefully, it'll also attract more devs and help in getting us a subforum as well.
[General Questions and Answers] superdragonpt:
OK.

If i get it done, of course i will open an new thread, and keep you all up to date.

Working at the moment on an CWM Based recovery for our ASUS.

The problem now, is the proctection ASUS put on the Bootloader...

And there is one "service" that for what i gather, records the amount of times , the spt/boot/recovery partion is flashed...

I really dont like what ASUS is doing with this "protection" system.
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
Hi,

I just got this text http://www.androidjunkies.com/how-to-officially-unlock-the-bootloader-on-supported-asus-devices/ , and wonder if it is possible to do this in the Asus Memo Pad HD 7 (ME173X) to unlock the bootloader?

Can anyone clarify? :confused:

I have also managed to find the application.

Regards,

Jorge Moreira
[General Questions and Answers] Erick Riofrio:
New. firmware memo pad hd 7

Hello, I tried to root the pad with build number 4.2.3 and it worked very well.
[General Questions and Answers] nikisi:
When you update to 4.2.3 build ?
[General Questions and Answers] exoceres:
corrupted firmware?

Hello everyone, I apologize in advance for posting incorrectly or anything else like punctuation. I just bought the memo pad hd 7 and rooted it successfully using motochopper but for some reason it will not update to firmware 4.2.2 I keep getting an error. I would really appreciate any and all advice as to why my device keeps falling to update. Thank you in advance i'm very much a noob to all this.
[General Questions and Answers] monkanowski:
Hey, greenhorn....cant wait to see your work!!

Asus Memo Pad HD7
[General Questions and Answers] goldwoods:
Dear, friend!

I found that Mt8125 and MT8389 are the same architecture, but MT8389 has the 3G option, MT8125 none.

The Anol Novo 7 Ax1 use MT8389 and has its own recovery, I found it in an Indonesian Forum.

Hope it help you!

Here is the link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ezuz96toogdmn47/CWM.rar
[General Questions and Answers] loctamarin:
First, sorry for my bad english.

I just buy an OTG cable.

My Memo Pad HD is rooted thanks to you.

I install USB OTG Helper from the Market.

I put a T USB cable :

-> Got USB power from my PC.

-> Connect USB OTG cable to Memo PAd HD

-> USB 2,5 HDD

And, It 's work !

The HDD is mounted and i can navigate in the HDD repertories !
[General Questions and Answers] MV10:
Not surprising. Gyroscopes are still uncommon.

Last time I looked, less than 30 devices have a gyroscope (mainly the newer LG and Samsung phones).
[General Questions and Answers] chchin:
Gyroscope

But as Asus website stat : //w w w.a sus. c om/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_HD_7/#specifications

it got G-Sensor

and //w w w.g smarena. c om/asus_memo_pad_hd7-5492.php also stat Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass

or

am I misunderstand the G-Sensor meaning?
[General Questions and Answers] psixichka:
i'm on build 4.2.1 i want to update but it says no update available?? how did you guys update?
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
Says exactly the same. ;)
[General Questions and Answers] tomashokenberi:
G-sensor is not gyroscope. G-sensor is an accelerometer, capable detecting acceleration in multiple axis, but not real gyro.
[General Questions and Answers] gagan313:
Hi guys welcome me into this forum.... i am experienced with android since 2011 but just a little in the developing side.... i got this tablet after my VERSUS touchtab 8 broke down and took it back to pc world and exchanged for this..... this tablet is awesome..... i rooted it..... but OTG is lacking which I hope can be resolved in the upcoming updates...

Along with a few people i too cannot update past 4.2.1 it says no updates avail or somthing like that.

I hope I can help as much as I can. ;)
[General Questions and Answers] tomashokenberi:
I,m afraid that no update will solve this issue. It's not software but hardware issue - no power for usb otg devices is provided. You still can use OTG cable with separate connector for external power to see and mount external devices right now (with third party usb otg software).
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
I still think that is possible with a new firmware update or even a custom rom and new kernel.

Regards,

Jorge Moreira

Enviado do meu ME173X utilizando Tapatalk 4
[General Questions and Answers] tomashokenberi:
But there is nothing preventing tablet to connect external devices via OTG right now, if necessary power is provided, thus i can't see what kind of software change will provide power to external devices, and why it is not possible right now. It's not Android version issue.

Bellow are images of my setup, where power is provided from PC usb port, and ME173X (with USB OTG mount app from play store) recognizes USB HDD:

I would be more than happy if it is software problem, but it seems highly unlikely, except if Asus software engineers have provided us with unfinished firmware.
[General Questions and Answers] thuangsith:
Whatsapp

Hi there,

I installed Whatsapp and it says that it is not support on this tablet, any version or method making it works???

And also, how can I remote the display of tablet onto my win7 pc?, any recommended app?

Thanks a lot
[General Questions and Answers] vlahoskwn:
12
[General Questions and Answers] MV10:
I assume "G-sensor" means a gravity sensor (which is separate from an accelerometer).
[General Questions and Answers] monux:
hello, i've deleted ParentLock, now i'm trying to reinstall it but the system block my operation.

anyone have an idea to complete this operation??

many thanks
[General Questions and Answers] gagan313:
I saw a video i dont know if it helps but watch this and hopefully somebody can explain to me why in the permissions usb host is visible....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaXYMx8-SZ4

ps( this video drags a bit.. lol
[General Questions and Answers] nikisi:
Hello !

Today I recived 120MB update for my MemoPad HD7.

Build: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716-20130918 Android version: 4.2.2

Changes on first look:

Added user accounts support

Added Google Hangouts insted of Talk

Improved overal system stability

Can someone try OTG support in this update?
[General Questions and Answers] sajty:
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[General Questions and Answers] gagan313:
Hi my friend im realllly happy......... I managed to get a full usb hub working with otg on 4.2.1 without power but!!!!! a BIG BUT!! i had to source the power from my PC as the power source ... Nevethe less it works beautifully...... im happy that the otg has the support... this means that as Asus are currently working on porting over 4.3 firmware( its going to take some time) we will be getting more compatibility throughout the smaller updates and potentially lead to a dramtic difference in performance/ability from 4.1 to 4.3 ;) im downloading 4.2.2 update now !!:silly: see you on the other side for results

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 PM ----------

ok i did the update but... this is odd....The app compatibility and optimization is fine but now i cannot download any apps off of the app store.?? anyone help me?

:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] lazy_ursache:
Remove the google account and add this again may solve the problem!

EDIT!

Nop this is not working!

Same result with this :

Go to "Settings"

Tap “Applications”

Tap “Manage Applications”

Select "All"

Scroll to and tap “Google Play Store”

Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data”, and tap "OK".

Tap the Back button to get back to the applications list.

Scroll to and tap “Google Service Framework”

Tap “Force Stop”, tap “OK”, tap “Clear data”, and tap "OK".

Now reboot (switch on & off) your device.

and this

In order to resolve the rror "DF-BPA-10", perform the following:

Open up the "Settings" app on your android device, then navigate to "Application manager".

Find "Google Play Store" on the list (should be alphabetical) and tap it.

Tap the "Force stop" button and confirm to close the application.

Tap the "Uninstall updates" button and confirm. This will take the Play Store back to the factory version.

Open up the Play Store and accept terms & conditions.
[General Questions and Answers] rafael_233:
Please help

I need help, i try update my memo pad via ota to android 4.2.2 and i have a Error during installation, why?

And now i can´t download anything on google play
[General Questions and Answers] pmrocha:
Has anyone rooted and with multiple users enabled via build.prop applied this last update successfuly? Do the users and their data survive?
[General Questions and Answers] bobred:
Hi,

ran into update errors with Gallery2.apk/Gallery2.odex in /system/app - recovery says md5 checksum is wrong.

Have no idea why.

Could someone please upload originla Gallery2.apk and Gallery2.odex from /system/app?

Thank you very much
[General Questions and Answers] rafael_233:
i deleted some apps with titanium backup and now i have some problems i can reinstall the original rom, how i can? Please help
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
Gallery2.apk
[General Questions and Answers] aigaming:
Can you pls post your build.prop original file couse i can't update my memo duo to assert failed error(build,prop) :(

I will try with your build prop,tnx
[General Questions and Answers] pmrocha:
Well, I installed the update. It failed at first - I reverted the build.prop file (multi-user was activated), changed permissions to 644 and unrooted.

It worked fine. All users and respective data is as it should be! Just had to enter each user's name again (at first user login).

And the screen unlock when changing users is working fine now, no need to rotate the thing to be able to unlock properly!
[General Questions and Answers] insanean:
Help

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this as I am very new to android and this forum. I have the asus me173x and used this thread to figure out how to root it. I received a firmware update this evening and after rebooting, well, it won't boot. I just see the asus logo and a spinning circle. Is there any way to fix this or is it bricked? I don't know what to do. any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] enkelad:
Hey, I've got this new update 4.2.4.06716_ everything works fine except goole play, every time i try to download or update app i get a message error connecting server, simply doesnt connect to google play.

I was rooted before the update, does this make a difference? what to do?
[General Questions and Answers] gagan313:
Know this will sound weird but I had. All these problems and none of the solutions helped....I just about managed 1 app but even that froze half way........I basically uninstalled a

The updates from Google framework Google services and Google play and then I removed my Google account and added attack again and synced it various times.. THEN it random

Y started downloading

....
[General Questions and Answers] bloodgnome:
Thanks man. But now i get a phonesky.apk error. Do you have the phonesky.apk too ? Should be the market.

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] egyulev:
Hi is it possible for someone to send me original build.prop file?

The update ends with erorr checking the integrity if my original build.prop, which I have editted before :)

I need a non edited WW file.

Thank you very very much
[General Questions and Answers] corlau:
brick

i try install the update and now dont work.boot but stop when loading.enter recovery.if somebody uploud user data backup il maybe work
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
Have I screwed up the thick. ￼

The update was giving error because the system / build.prop

I changed the permissions for 664

When reeniciar the Asus logo was upside down and not out there.

Can overcome this problem? if yes, how?

I can access fastboot mode.

What is the command to restore this?

Can You help me!

Enviado do meu ST23i utilizando Tapatalk 4
[General Questions and Answers] tomashokenberi:
No, it does not change situation regarding OTG. Just to be sure, i copied related file, rebooted and tried to connect OTG, without additional power, and it does not work.

Yesterday, I have updated my HD7 from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2, and still no OTG,without additional power.
[General Questions and Answers] gagan313:
the new update really messed up my tablet... i has factory reset and everything to be able to install apps again.... i just meseed with play services frame and store settings and google account for it to sort of function again.....

Regarding the otg again..... I noticed a slight improvement in OTG support.....

BAsically:

In 4.2.1 I had to open usbhostdiagnostics app every time to connect my devices for it to function...

After 4.2.2 update I dont need to open anything it just works...... ( with external power from pc via usb-usb works beautifully but a lot of wires lol.)
[General Questions and Answers] sajty:
For those,who need system backup:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2339895&page=9

post #86.

And dont forget to hit Thanks button for [MENTION=4259673]Mike_BLN[/MENTION]
[General Questions and Answers] egyulev:
Hi, I tried it but looks like the build.prop was edite before the backup was made, and it is RUS version. So it id not help me :(

Anyone else?
[General Questions and Answers] sajty:
I can upload my build.prop,i didnt modify it.But i am at work now and i have not tablet with me.So you have to wait for it till evening or another good soul can upload it.
[General Questions and Answers] egyulev:
Thanks a lot! I realy appreciate your help. Ready to wait ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Jorge Moreira:
X2
[General Questions and Answers] superdragonpt:
yeap if ur rooted , it will mess your update
[General Questions and Answers] chchin:
unroot

if I use framaroot once and now unroot it.

It will mess up the 4.2.2 update too?

I have root once time only, and unroot it after that, should I update it?

:confused::confused::confused:
[General Questions and Answers] superdragonpt:
if you unrooted , it should update just fine.

just make sure the *.su binary was removed from The /system/xbin, the superuser or superSu apks where removed from /system/APP and your build.prop is the stock one that came with the tab...
[General Questions and Answers] megacom2526:
i want Phonesky.apk ME173X for update OTA

Please send Phonesky.apk ME173X i can't update OTA