yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] pe1dnn:
I already did before posting. He said ASUS had his serial number, which is only possible if he unlocked. Once unlocked rooted or unrooted does not matter anymore. Question is how he rooted, if it was by unlocking the bootloader in the process, then ASUS will have the serial number and the warrantee on the software will be void, even after unrooting later.
[General Questions and Answers] newgene01:
Thank you and Thank Mike_BLN!

But now another problem

Before I brush CWM into the system

Official recovery was replaced...

Ask how to brush back the official recovery it? (I have downloaded Mike_BLN backup package)
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
I wrote that post.:) I have only rooted and unrooted my tab. Nothing else.

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I gave my serial number to Asus support, when I asked for service (I had to). It is part of the procedure.
[General Questions and Answers] pe1dnn:
Oeps, my mistake, sorry.

Strange, when you read other forum messages about the ASUS policy concerning rooting the warranty problem is always linked to bootloader unlocking (eg. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1859697, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2459635 and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542552)

Maybe the problem is incomplete removal of all the evidence of rooting, some suggest that you are fine as long as ASUS doesn't find out about it. In your case it seems to be too late. When gaining root you can derail the whole system so ASUS reaction looks understandable, as well as regaining your warranty if you can exactly reverse your changes because then it is exactly as ASUS delivered it. This is also a key difference between rooting and unlocking; rooting can be completely reversed but unlocking can not be undone (and unlocking informs ASUS so an undo would be pointless anyway).

So apparently some evidence was left behind and since update fails it reasonably to assume its caused by unexpected changes.

By the way, the customer protection laws in your country may even prohibit exclusion from warranty, especially if the problem cannot be attributed to rooting, in that case seek legal advice what your rights are. Some are mentioned in the links I gave.
[General Questions and Answers] Erick Riofrio:
update problem

Hi guys,I have a problem with the last update, I have the 4.2.3 release 20130719 keys, because I sent the tablet in assistance. I tried to do a hard reset but still the firmware 4.2.3,When I try to update I do not find anything and also does not show the error message, I made the root and I did not delete any app system. Can anyone help me?
[General Questions and Answers] djsadhu:
System backup: Android version 4.2.2 / Asus version 4.2.4

Here's the backup from my "/system/app/" and "build.prop" right after the upgrade to Android 4.2.2 (Build number ME173X_WW_user_4.2.4.06716_20130918)

http://www.djsadhu.com/files/asus_me173x_422_system_backup.zip (File size: 383Mb)

For users who get into trouble with the next update...
[General Questions and Answers] djsadhu:
What country are you in? Can anyone from that country confirm there is a build number 4.2.4 available?
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
Thanks for the tip. I have read here that nobody could unlock this device's bootloader yet. As I know, it would be much easier to do the flash. I can't do that without deep knowledge and tools for it:) Please, somebody correct me if I said wrong info about bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] pe1dnn:
ASUS provides an unlocker for all their other tablets. Has it not been released for this one? May be they will provide one later so you can use custom roms or upgrade by flashing the update blob inside the upgrade zip with fastboot. I can't provide more, sorry.
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
Thanks for help!

Yes, I' am sure now, the pro- s here wrote, that the bootloader for this device is protected.
[General Questions and Answers] shiki87:
Hi, i have the same problem like Erick Riofrio. I live in Germany and the tablet was send in two times. because root has bricked this"brick"... I hope i get the update soon...
[General Questions and Answers] Erick Riofrio:
I live in italy
[General Questions and Answers] biceman:
I rooted with Framaroot. Should I update ro 4.2.2? What would be the steps, so I don't brick the tablet?

Do we have a 4.2.1 system backup?
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
If you didn't delete or mod any system app earlier, it will be no problem. But recommended to unroot first.

You can do a full system backup with rootexplorer. If you are a WW (wordlwide user) I and many others would be very grateful for sharing it.

You are a worldwide user if you have this build number:

ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
I have this error.

Installing update...

Verifying current system...

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/framework/core.odex", "e362ac227de0a7ddeef7429ed3e3a3b4c6bec627", "414c9d3ecb9a4c87f4a684b4f354af6544fe6e3a")

Upadte.zip is not correct Installation aborted.

Could anyone upload original /system/framework/core.odex

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Is e362ac227de0a7ddeef7429ed3e3a3b4c6bec627 and 414c9d3ecb9a4c87f4a684b4f354af6544fe6e3a is a kind of checksum?
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
Do You have LuckyPatcher installed? If yes, then from LuckyPatcher undone all changes.
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
I used lucky patcher before but I did factory reset. Do I need to reinstall lucky patcher to undone changes?
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
Factory reset removes only user data and doesn't make changes to system. So changes, made by LuckyPatcher, can be undone only from LuckyPatcher.
[General Questions and Answers] Groiwen:
Hey guys,

I bricked my tablet due to wrong permissions of build.prop file. I'm not able to fix it via ADB shell because USB Debugging is disabled. What can I do? The tablet is stuck in boot loop. The only thing that works is fastboot mode...

I cannot undo root, so service will not work :(

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
Only service.
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
I tried to undone everything from LuckyPatcher but not work.

I alson tried replace core.odex from Mike_BLN but not work too.

Could someone share original core.odex from ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711?
[General Questions and Answers] biceman:
Please some steps for sys backup. Is there any chance to brick while making backup with rootexplorer? I don't want to risk anything.
[General Questions and Answers] bharathv499@gmail.com:
Useful

useful information..:laugh:
[General Questions and Answers] djsadhu:
Yes, it looks like a MD5 hash verification. Asus only allows the update if they find no modifications on your system .

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Making a backup is not that risky. The "/system/app" folder is mounted RO (read-only) by default. If you leave it like that and just copy the files to your sdcard then there's no risk. Only if you start mounting RW and accidentally delete system files, yeah then you're in trouble :p
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
from error message :- assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/framework/core.odex", "e362ac227de0a7ddeef7429ed3e3a3b4c6bec627", "414c9d3ecb9a4c87f4a684b4f354af6544fe6e3a")

The checksum method is SHA1 refer to /META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script in dlpkgfile (downloaded and store in /cache)

To biceman: Could you include files backup in /system/framework or atleast core.odex for me?
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
system apps from 4.2.2.91525_20130711 firmware (WW version)

framework from 4.2.2.91525_20130711 firmware (WW version)

Allways compare hash from error with downloaded app before replacing it.

Don't forget to set correct permissions after replacing files.

BE CAREFULL, YOU CAN BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
[General Questions and Answers] armored57:
Thanks thanks thanks ;)
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
Thank you million times. I will test it soon.

edit:

I replaced with my core.odex. It's worked! You saved me. Thank you trillion times.
[General Questions and Answers] Aspru:
Sorry, I'm a beginner, but I learn fast ... so, I did root with motochopper and I want now to do unroot. HOW? please help. Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
big thanks

Thank you very much, this is a very big help!
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
Hello!

I replaced all messed applications, now i got the following: apply_patch_check"/system/lib/libAppDataSearch.so"

If I can make this update, I WILL NEVER mod anything in my system:)
[General Questions and Answers] YT447:
Editing build.prop from fastboot

I recently bought the Me173x and I rooted and altered the lcd density now my device wont go past the Asus logo most of the time. When it does, I get a black screen with the message "unfortunatley system UI has stopped" which keep popping up whenever i dismiss it. I heard they is a way to edit the build prop file from fastboot. If there is anyone familiar with the procedure your help will be greatly appreciated or if there is any other way to revive my tablet you know please share it with me.
[General Questions and Answers] ilyenezalaci:
Hello!

I am not a pro, but you will find an anwser in this topic in the comments until somebody will help you.
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
If Tab rooted, have USB debugging on (You haven't done factory reset yet), You can try to push original build.prop over adb and set correct permissions for it.

If You don't know how to do it, it's better to ask a friend or other person who knows about adb, before You completely brick device.
[General Questions and Answers] et1ssgmiller:
otg support

I have seen several people have had luck using an otg cable with a USB y cable to provide power for the USB device. I loaded the otg USB helper app, bought all the cables but still can't see the thumb drive when I connect it. The helper app just says no drive to mount. Anyone have any suggestions for me? Is there something I'm missing here? With my old tablet I just plugged in the thumb drive and was done. I fear I'm missing something.
[General Questions and Answers] djsadhu:
Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] aigaming:
It works here,can mount flash drived,hdd external,wifi adapter or whatever,maybe you didnt connect it properly,you need good and stable 5v power:)
[General Questions and Answers] et1ssgmiller:
Thank you for the info! I was able to get it working this morning. I'm using the OTG USB Helper app, and it now launches the file manager to the mount point. I am not sure what was happening, perhaps I didn't have the OTG cable connected solidly enough to the Memo Pad. I was able to mount my thumb drive, and do some file moving. I am using the charger that came with the tablet as my power source, so I'm not locked into needing a PC to power the USB.
[General Questions and Answers] YT447:
I forgot to mention debugging was disabled
[General Questions and Answers] armored57:
Anyone have "/system/lib/libcromeview.so" ? Sha-1: "f612702c4af9a264e07375499ba32e991caf9455"
[General Questions and Answers] fan_11:
Hello,

I have got the same problem, just like you.

I have root but now I can't update. The failure is build.prob.

What can I do, do you have any suggestions for me ?

My Tablet is WW.

Excuse me, my English isn't that good, as I'm from Germany.

Regards

fan_11
[General Questions and Answers] biceman:
libcromeview.zip
[General Questions and Answers] btbartz:
Hi.

I kinda softbricked my tab. I've rooted my devices using motochopper.

Today i installed that updated from 4.2.2 to 4.2.4 and tried to use SuperSU root keeper.

Everything worked fine but after restarting my device there comes an error "Unfortunately, MiniAppDocking has stopped.".

I've tried a factory reset but now all is messed up, because I can't enable USB Debugging.

Has anyone a complete backup of the device which I can flash using fastboot?
[General Questions and Answers] elvizzo:
Hey guys please help me!

After edit build.prop my device wont start up. There's looping at startup. So i tried wipe factory reset but when android starts and tablet setup appears, it says "unfortunately, system ui has stopped" and "unfortunately, audiowizard has stopped" and i can go ahed with configuration. i can use my tablet! and, how to use fastboot? what i have to do? please help me! :( sorry for bad english
[General Questions and Answers] kaedeyip:
Hi, can anyone provide core.jar, I have tried to download from

system apps from 4.2.2.91525_20130711 firmware (WW version)

framework from 4.2.2.91525_20130711 firmware (WW version)

but the error message still appear. May I know the procedure that I need to reboot after replaced the file or keep going to download the update file? thx
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
Do the error message told about core.jar error?

There 2 sets of SHA1 checksum in the error message . The 2nd is the core.jar checksum . You could compare the checksum from the error message on the replacing file. If checksum is matched,the update should be passed.
[General Questions and Answers] armored57:
I'm on 4.2.2 now :D

Thanks all :cool: but not Asus, you are so stupid
[General Questions and Answers] btbartz:
Hi.

Can someone create an backup of the device using MTK Droid Root & Tools (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160490) and upload it somewhere?

Maybe it is possible to flash that backup with SP Flash Tool so I can use my tablet again ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Hikari no Tenshi:
There is no way to flash this tab at this time.
[General Questions and Answers] btbartz:
Hopefully there is a solution soon :(

Can't send it back to Asus because I can't unroot it anymore.
[General Questions and Answers] elvizzo:
guys please... help me

After edit build.prop my device wont start up. There's looping at startup. So i tried wipe factory reset but when android starts and tablet setup appears, it says "unfortunately, system ui has stopped" and "unfortunately, audiowizard has stopped" and i cant go ahed with configuration. i cant use my tablet! and, how to use fastboot? what i have to do? please help me! sorry for bad english
[General Questions and Answers] tomrev:
Why u cannot sent to Asus? What Asus will do to u?

Today, rooting is very common. They should accept to repair your tab.
[General Questions and Answers] btbartz:
That's basically the same problem I have with my device. We have to wait either Asus will provide the stock ROM for download or somebody build a custom recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] kaedeyip:
thanks for reply. I have replaced the core.jar file but still fail to update. Any advise?
[General Questions and Answers] CaptainEncrypto:
Anyone tried encrypting their tablet after the 4.2.4 update? Any noticeable drawbacks to encrypting?

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If you used a build.prop edit app from Play store, open the app and check to see if a backup of build.prop was made there before you applied changes. I had the same problem with the upgrade but the app that I used luckily automatically made a backup of the default file first, so I was able to revert back to default this way. I know it's a longshot, but that is what worked for me.
[General Questions and Answers] fan_11:
hello CaptainEncrypto,

Unfortunately I dont make a backup, only the build.prop replaced. ****, that it was probably

Excuse me, my English isn't that good, : Weinen:
[General Questions and Answers] YT447:
Fried

Its been a week now trying to fix this thing and from what i see if ADB is disabled then its over for us who have edited build.prop. Guess I jus have to call it quits. What I shame coz I really trusted ASUS.
[General Questions and Answers] btbartz:
Can someone please create a backup of his userdata using standard recovery (turn off -> vol up + power -> recovery -> power -> backup user data) right after finishing the first installation and enabled USB Debugging?

Maybe I'm able to restore this backup and use ADB afterwards.

After factory reset I'm unable to go through first setup, because some system apps crash.

Hopefully it will work.

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] Voleoalto:
Did you succee?

I bought the same model, for the same use, the program runs ok in wifi mode with my 6d, but no otg host... i just bought a special cable on ebay, it will take 10 days to get here (Argentina). Did you solve your problem? Any advise for me? Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] CaptainEncrypto:
Saw this post, and just thought I would mention that the Encryption option is included in the newest update 4.2.4, although I have to warn you....there was a pretty big performance hit on my tablet after encrypting and now I really wish that I hadn't but you know......, hindsight is 20/20!
[General Questions and Answers] CaptainEncrypto:
Saw this post, and just thought I would mention that the Encryption option is included in the newest update 4.2.4, although I have to warn you....there was a pretty big performance hit on my tablet after encrypting and now I really wish that I hadn't but you know......, hindsight is 20/20!

****Edit**** One too many beers and a few hours later and I thought that I should add that after drastically increasing the cache for my internal memory card, the slow down caused from the encryption has settled to about a 10% speed decrease (mostly while flipping pages, scrolling web,etc) Not really too bad but there is a definite trade-off, nonetheless. I am a bit of a stickler in regards to security, so I guess I will just learn to live with it.
[General Questions and Answers] GeneralZod123:
Yep, that was the first thing I checked for once the update had completed :) I think I noticed the slowdown to begin with, but now don't mind it at all. Still a major annoyance that you have to root the thing (which I'm putting off until there is a bootloader unlocker/ recovery solution in place) to get a different password for screen lock vs encryption :/
[General Questions and Answers] CaptainEncrypto:
Have you tried framaroot? There is a link to it on this thread closer to the beginning. Framaroot was far and away the absolute easiest root method I have ever uses for any device. You don't even have to have a pc, just download the app from play store (I think, it might be on a 3rd party site, can't remember) and choose the Boromir exploit and make sure you choose SuperSu instead of Superuser as your su app.

I haven't had any trouble with unrooting either, which is what you will want to do before trying to update. I have read somewhere that Asus keeps logs of rooted users and at that point the warranty is null and void) Not sure if that is true or not, but I would unroot before you try to update just in case. Seriously, you can root this tablet in less than two minutes, no joke. I can hunt down the link if you cant find it. Its Framaroot (I believe you want version 1.6?) Anyway, very very easy. Give it a try.
[General Questions and Answers] enkelad:
hey, can you please tell me how did you make it work, and what is connected to what by which cable?

I tried to connect thumb drive (tablet is rooted, installed otg usb helper app) but it doesn't work.

How to have electricity supply if my micro usb out is already taken by usb otg cable?

I need to use it when i have no desktop computer around.
[General Questions and Answers] tomashokenberi:
If you go several pages back you can see photo of my setup.

What you need is otg cable with aditional usb connection for power supply. It may be female micro-usb + charger or male usb

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[General Questions and Answers] et1ssgmiller:
I purchased a USB Y cable on line, it is specifically designed to use one lead as power. I hook the single end of the Y to the OTG cable, then one leg of the Y (male ( says power on the usb connector )) to the power pack that came with the tablet, and then put the USB thumb drive in the other leg of the Y ( female ).

I used USB Host helper first, then used OTG USB helper app to connect. I only had to use the USB Host once, don't know if it wrote something to the tablet or not. I connect the y cable to the OTG cable, then the OTG to the tablet, the power end of the y into the wall outlet, and finally the thumb drive into the y cable. A window immediately pops up asking which file manager I want to use.

I also tried it with a computer as power and it worked the same way, but it is more convenient to just plug it in. The only drawback is the Y cable isn't very long. Hope that helps
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
Can someone please create a backup of his userdata using standard recovery (turn off -> vol up + power -> recovery -> power -> backup user data) right after finishing the first installation and enabled USB Debugging?

Maybe I'm able to restore this backup and use ADB afterwards.

After factory reset I'm unable to go through first setup, because some system apps crash.

Hopefully it will work.

Thanks in advance

Upload is in progress because USB debbuging is disabled .

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Can"t Post the Link,because i had no 10 posts, Could someone Post it?

Send me a PM:good:
[General Questions and Answers] YT447:
Please send it to me as a direct message.
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
You Had PM

:good:
[General Questions and Answers] petarmongoose:
Please post link here soon as possible, i want to try this too. Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
!

Yes i would do, the backup files from ADB could be Open with dsixdas Android Kitchen and so on :D

I beginn with the Upload at night :good:
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
Question about Recovery

Has anyone ever dealt with the port of Carliv Touch Recovery? it should work with our device. or I do this wrong?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471479http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2471479

The developer wrote me he would add someone with the right screen resolution for our device Today. Its must by its Tutorial Ported to MT8125 CPU.

:confused::good::good::good:

I had not enough skills about recovery porting i think :silly:
[General Questions and Answers] phantan74:
thank you much
[General Questions and Answers] petarmongoose:
What is the point of recovery if the bootloader is still locked??? Is there some other way to flash it?
[General Questions and Answers] superdragonpt:
Dont worry about the recovery. I already made two

And let me say this again, if any of you are working on an bootloader unlock solution, be carefull with the mount points.

Like i said, there is an dummy mount point, and the recovery part. id is symlinked to another part. Im still working on it
[General Questions and Answers] petarmongoose:
That's my point :)
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
;)

when i hear thats all i think its go forward with our device :good:
[General Questions and Answers] djsadhu:
yeah man there's guys takin real risk with modding, flashing, programming, trying and so on

love the device

so Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] invalidlinks:
Recently just updated to 4.2.2.. And now suddenly my wifi is not stable.. Its connected but then it says no connection for a few seconds then continues to connect to my wifi normally.. And this goes on and on.. Like once every hour? Anyone experienced the same issue? Anyway to solve it? Before the update, never i had this problem.
[General Questions and Answers] elvizzo:
new about the backup?
[General Questions and Answers] shoxxy:
Sorry i forget it :( and last night i found another SH script for MTK device that make a full backup with no errors. Today Art late evening i would test with spflashtool To restore it To my device. I think thats the better way. And at evening i upload the files. :) greetz Shoxx
[General Questions and Answers] elvizzo:
but.. i can use your backup to restore my tablet using the recovery? by putting it into a sd card?