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[Asus Fonepad 7] justmpm:
Sorry to interupt but I had to do a little thread cleaning....I just want to remind everyone about xda rule #2. Please remember that xda has a very diverse user base and we should always be trying to help each other. It helps if you avoid trying to demean other users, if your post isn't helpful then please don't post it.

Thanks!
[Asus Fonepad 7] justmpm:
I would try to restore the factory firmware. Usually you can do this with ADB/fastboot or with software provided by the manufacturer.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
hey!thanks for reminding

could u please clean rooting thread which its link is available in my signature?! thanks!
[Asus Fonepad 7] gargamon:
I just got a notification about a new update, 7.3.2 for my TW K00E. The message says it's lollipop, and a it gives a list of a bunch of lollipop incompatible software (bloatware) that will be removed at update time.

Anybody updated it yet?

Edit: Just finished updating. It took about an hour and went smoothly. It is indeed lollipop.

Enjoy.
[Asus Fonepad 7] defyantjs:
How to root an Asus FonePad 7 with Lollipop (android 5) on it.

Any advice on the steps and file links will be appreciated
[Asus Fonepad 7] robin ck:
if you got the way to root then plz tell me too
[Asus Fonepad 7] galaxyms:
Hi I've been catching up on over a years worth of root work by reading all these pages. But what I can't find is which ROM version is considered the best for everyday use? I read the lollipop slows the phone down and that KitKat gives terrible battery life? I'm still on the original build 3.24 which I never updated. I want to root the device and then update to the best ROM. Or update to the best ROM then root it and leave it alone never to update again. But which is the holy grail of ROMs for the 372G?? Any help most welcome!
[Asus Fonepad 7] ascidro:
Lollipop of course. Just download file from asus, update and then root. Make a Backup over adb before, if u want to downgrade later again u will have to do it over a raw image, afterwards ur imei is lost and u cant phone with ur fonepad :(

hapopened to me and i still didnt find a solution.
[Asus Fonepad 7] bortoloj:
If you reinstall lollipop imei is still lost ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
Lollipop is slow, do not upgrade to lollipop. I installed and then decided to downgrade. I used temp cwm to flash full rom image downloaded from asus. I did not face any issue with imei.
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
Update: I actually lost imei and had to fix it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] chickenbabi:
Check this link for IMEI restore, rooting, .etc for ME372CG

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2800023
[Asus Fonepad 7] ebi4321:
5.2.2 Issue

Everything seems much more better now, touch panel has improved obviously...

another thing is that in the first 4.3 update, I couldn't run Asphalt 8 at High Visual Quality, but now it can...

beside all the goodies it has, there is just one weird thing, very weird I mean...

the message that the launcher gives you at the first start up after factory reset, or clearing data of launcher never stops showing!!!!!

try the new update, and tell me if it's just MY problem...

I continue receiving the message by launcher:

"Make Yourself At Home"

and I have to click OK EVERY DAMN TIME I log on...
[Asus Fonepad 7] arminxa:
new update

just got the notif abt update. is there any change log available?

ASUS is good, but I think it's trying to develop a tablet like Apple!

And for sure they are reading this Thread and this community about how we are progressing so they can stop us from rooting.

If they weren't we could root the new fonepad just like the old one...

By the way, last time I updated my system to android 4.3, after rebooting it kept saying "launcher failed" and when I called the UK ASUS hotline they instructed me to do a factory reset which made me lose all the apps and settings.

Now as I was wireting this the update was downloaded. Before updating, how can I backup everything(or as much as I can!cause I think whole backups need root permission.... :( ) ?

By the way ASUS is smarter than SAMSUNG, or the latter one allows users to root in order to sell more. I mean between two devices you can buy a rootable one and have a lot more fun apps, or you can buy a nonrootable and get stuck with the system limitations...

Maybe I sell this device and buy a rootable one if there's no way to root it in the next 3 months.

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android is optimizing

touch panel firmware updating

finishing boot

successfully updated the system to JSS15Q.WW_epad_v5.2.2-20131218

Touch panel version

B010-C007-3.0.0

P.S: LINE keeps poping up with a system error:

Unfortunatelt, LINE has stopped.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Maybe I'm being a touch paranoid, but aren't Google and phone/Tablet manufacturers in league with carriers in trying to make it as difficult as possible to root with each new Android update? Rooting makes it possible to successfully hide tethering usage from carriers, and I've seen comments from people with Samsung phones who've updated to KitKat and can no longer use wifi hotspot, or their tethering apps no longer work.

So I'm very wary of updating... I'm perfectly satisfied with 4.2.2 and not obsessed with having the latest version.
[Asus Fonepad 7] kostmatin:
What I do is this:

I download the the v3.2.4 to v.5.1.6 update.zip and rename it to asus_bundle.zip.After I paste this zip file at the sd card.I turn off the phone.I keep pressed the down volume button and then the power button until the phone boot at the stock recovery.Then I choose the sd update and wait.After some time,the phone reboot,do wipe data and after give me a success message and to press volume down to continue.When the phone restart again,I am still in v.3.2.4 again.

what is my mistake?
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
have u installed any other launcher?

if yes then try to make asus as always and then make others as primary!

try to clear data of LINE and reg again!

if didnt work reinstall again!

and about the tablet!

i prefer better HW than a weak HW and a good ( in here custom i mean! :silly: )

when u can have a faster and better device why to lose money and buy a rootable device?

i know what can we do with root but its good now too!

at the day of purchase i was confused between fonepad7 and SG tab 3 7"!

but i got this device coz of IPS HD display ,faster cpu,and much more!

and i know that it cant be rooted!!! :)

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as i see in your post:

1.i can see its asus_bundle!but no!, its Asus_bundle.zip!

recovery is sensitive with capital or small words! :)

try to rename!

2.not in internal sdcard!

u must put on root of your external sd card!

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and as i can see in ota zip file its not only updating of touch panel!

it contains:

all apps update(apks and jars updating in whole system)

some update in lib folder

modem updated!(not sure,can somebody put a SS of SW and HW information in about tablet!? )

some improvements in drivers!

anything else seen by others??
[Asus Fonepad 7] kostmatin:
The file is on root of external sd card and the name of file is Asus_bundle.zip

I wrote it wrong when I was typing my message.I try it 5 times and always the same.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Check your build number and see your tab is WW or not! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] kostmatin:
Build number is:

JDQ39.WW_epad-V3.2.4-20131016

000053_201307241030
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Have no idea! :\

install psiphon on tab and then check update with system update

-----

Edit:

As u can see ram management has been improved

With all closed app now have this!

Same situation before(on 4.2.2 that comes with device in max. I had 200 ~ 230mb free ram!!)
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabiocr:
Try all capital ASUS_BUNDLE.zip.

However if it copies the zip the name is correct. There will be other errors.
[Asus Fonepad 7] kostmatin:
The stock recovery recognise the Asus_bundle.zip.After some time the system copies the zip file in the internal memory,then the phone reboot at the stock recovery again and make wipes and when is ready to install the zip file,i get a success message and to press the volume down button to continue.That means that recognise the name of the file,but it cant open it when is the time to install it.Thanks for your answers!!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabiocr:
The behavior is the same when you modify the content of Asus bundle. Recheck your download
[Asus Fonepad 7] kostmatin:
i download again the zip file and only rename it and put it on external sd card.same again
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
When u modify the ota file and want to flash it , after flash recovery do an erase so it looks like nothing happend!

Same as u discribed!

Try another sd card,its so much weird that u cant update this way!

No system update message shown in your device??

Put a ss of your about tablet plz :)

Btw,ive a q

When im out and i want to type with my tab,touch screen got cold and goes crazy and hardly can type with it,anybody else have same problem??
[Asus Fonepad 7] spy_shoooter:
Waiting for a custom and rooted ROM and I confirm to all that waiting is the only solution cause it s nothing functional about FonePad HD 7 on the net, so subscribe to this forum's subject and wait ..........
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Its good that u r waiting for a custum rom!

Coz we are searching for a way to root it first! :P
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Bought my Fonepad 7 last week, downloaded the first OTA update yesterday and now have issues with Fonepad rebooting when in sleep mode. This morning, I got the notification for the second update v5.1.6 - I'm not sure if this is an update to Android 4.3 or just another system update.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
No,its 4.3 update.

5.2.2 is a system update
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Thanks. Reboot probs gone, so I'm in no hurry for 4.3
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
i suggest u to update

better performance compare ton4.2.2
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Well, I’m sure performance is better. But past experience has taught me to be cautious – I remember updating my Streak from 2.2 to 2.3, and it caused a lot of grief. Some things are ironed out, but updates can cause gliches (such as my reboot problem), and annoying additions. But if 4.3 gets rid of that HUGELY annoying high volume warning, then I’ll update. Then again, a previous poster warned against updating to 4.3 as it would make rooting (when it eventually comes) more difficult.

So I don’t know.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Its your choice!

I prefer an updated device!its so much better!

rooting is important and good but i think an updated device is much better!
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabiocr:
I tried until now to sign in various modes the modified ota update file. Nothing to do. It doesn't flash neither passing it with fastboot. Forfeit! Standby waiting for system images from Asus.

Inviato dal mio K00E utilizzando Tapatalk
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Not having a rooted device is painful – you’re locked out without a key... you’re plagued with ads, not being able to delete bloatware and unable to switch key features off! If my Fonepad was rooted then I could stop that high volume warning popup from popping up - there's a fix for it, if you're rooted. I choose root over update every time.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
About bloatware,in 4.3 u can disable them in ease!

and for high volume,if u mean xposed madules then they must be edit to be compatible with asus sw
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
It's a high volume poup warning whenever you plug in headphones, access media and push volume above 50% or whatever - there's a few threads about it elsewhere on XDA. No problem disabling system apps in 4.2... but can you delete them without root?
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
I know what msg, i mean process of disabling!

when u can disable and have support of asus ,then why to remove!?!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
At last count I had 25 system apps disabled (live wallpaper, Google Play stuff...etc) – I will never, ever use them. Either I don’t need them, or I’ve found better alternatives. I hate clutter!

I think we're getting a bit off-topic… we must concentrate on ROOT!
[Asus Fonepad 7] manstein:
no it didn't happen with me when i am out with about 10°C outside.
[Asus Fonepad 7] spy_shoooter:
I'm gonna crazy for a month searching how to root k00e, so for my healthcare I decided to wait a custom ROM :)

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I confirm :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] smartpig:
I'm Rooted with Cydia Impactor in FW 3.1.8

See "droidsans.com/node/145745"

Sorry my bad English.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
I mean about 1~4 ْdegree!

But tnx 4 reply ;)
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabiocr:
Yes, I red. The problem is that there is not a firmware 3.1.8 online... We all have 3.2.4, with corrected bugs.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
If i remember correctly 3.2.4 is system update over 3.2.3,right?

Coz when i bought it was 3.2.3 ! CMIIW
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
3G ad block

As we’re still waiting for root, I suggest to those Fonepad 7 owners who haven’t got a 3G ad-blocker to use Andblock (not Adblock) - it blocks both app and web ads on unrooted devices.

http://andblock.googlecode.com/files/AdBlock-0.5.apk

Import https://easylist-downloads.adblockplus.org/easylist.txt

APN

Proxy: localhost

Port: 8080
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
How to import?i cant!

Whould u plz explain more!?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Sure. Open the Andblock menu (bottom right, below "add filter"), click Import and paste the easylist URL. Click Start/Reload... and that's it.

Don't forget to change your APN settings: localhost for Proxy, 8080 for Port.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
thank you, is not possible to set it with wifi connection?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
Adblockplus blocks ads over wifi on unrooted devices, but it can't block 3g ads unless the device is rooted. On my other Tablet, which is rooted, I use Adblockplus.

Andblock switches off occasionally, and I have to turn it back on - so it's not ideal, but it does the business.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
so we must install both adblockplus (for wifi) and andblock (for 3g) on fonepad 7, am i right?

is not possible to block ads with adblockplus on 3g connection with the correct setting (proxy localhost and port 2020)?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
It would be possible - if you were rooted. Google stopped Adblockplus from blocking 3g ads on unrooted devices: "Google implemented a proxy API. They only allowed configuring it for WiFi, not for 3G". Adblockplus, Adaway and Adfree all require root to block 3g ads... strange, as Andblock does it without root.

If you install Adblockplus on Fonepad 7 you'll a notification: "Ads are blocked on wifi connection" regardless of whether you modify the APN settings or not.
[Asus Fonepad 7] spy_shoooter:
I guess that subject here is root for new Asus FonePad7
[Asus Fonepad 7] jackfrost7:
Does anyone here know what to do if the OTA update fails and it reboots to the asus logo and hangs?

I've been looking for a full rom and not a partial update, but I can't find anything... not on any of the asus websites.

I can get into the "DRIODBOOT" recoveryish menu, but thats about it... I can't get into actual recovery mode, unless I'm trying the wrong key combination.

PS: It might have failed because I had rooted the 4.2.2 that it came with initially... so be careful.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Saranjam:
Dear Mehrdad,

I have Fonepad 7 (ME372CG) 32GB

My device Auto Updated to Android 4.3

After updating my Wi-Fi hotspot and Wireless display (Miracast) do not work any more.

Would you please check your device and see if same problem exist?

Thanks in advance for your help ....
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Yea same here! i cant use wifi hotspot too! :(

and miracast turns on,but i dont have any device to test it! :\

try another app from playstore for hotspoting and report.

Edit:

tried apps but no success! :(

Seems its a problem on libs! :(

hope asus fix it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] manstein:
Is there a new update after the about 48 MB one ?

If not, i tried the wifi hotspot and the connection worked seamlessly with my PC.

BTW, happy new year for all asus fonepad 7 owners :laugh:
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Latest build is 5.2.2
[Asus Fonepad 7] Saranjam:
Miracast turns on but not respond.

I tried many apps from playstore for hotspoting but fail to work.

I think there is bugs or restriction in Android 4.3 in base and kernel version. That mean new firmware in Android 4.3 not allow hotspot or any broadcasting tools like Miracast to start.

I live in Iran and I supposed this caused of sanction against Iran but people all around the world reported many bugs about Fonepad 7 and Android 4.3 …

Asus support center do not submit any inquiry about Fonepad7 … Finally after many search I fund that there is deep dispute between ASUSTeK Computer Inc and Android end user agreement.

Unfortunately there is no way just to wait for next upgrade generation and till we need help of any one experienced on this device.

1- Downgrade Android 4.3 to original Android 4.2?

2- Fix the bugs or root this device?

Everybody…. Please share your knowledge.

Thanks
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
گرفتم چی میگی داداش.اما با برنامه های مثل airdroid ,idisplay ,...کار کردی؟خوبیشون اینه ک لپتاپ و تبلت وقتی به یه اکسس پوینت وصل باشن ب راحتی دیتا ترنسفر میکنن و مشکلی نیست دیگه.یه سرچی در این زمینه کنن ببین چی میشه

Sry for writing in other lang.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Saranjam:
باتشکر از پاسخ شما دوست عزیز ...

آره من از airdroid هم روی لپتاپ استفاده میکنم و برای انتقال فایلها و اطلاعات عالیه . ولی مثلا من وقتی با دوستام بیرون بودم با hotspot اینترنت 3G رایتل رو روی wifi شر میکردم . و توی منزل با Miracast تصویر تبلت رو بصورت بیسیم به تلویزیون وصل میکردم که حالا دیگه نمیشه.

بهرحال من دارم دنبال راهی میگردم که اندروید 4.2 رو مثل قبل برگردونم سر جاش . لطفا اگر راهی دارید راهنمایی کنید . با تشکر
[Asus Fonepad 7] ebi4321:
1)are you crazy?!!! stop posting Farsi here, you'll get banned since it's against the rules...

2)Mehrdad: actually i don't have any hope to root this damn thing, this is the first time i can TOLERATE a non-rooted device!!! because i don't have any other choice! that was MY mistake, didn't check whether it is rootable or not before buying...

3) Saranjam: unfortunately there is no way back to 4.2.2 or any way to change to ANY rom, since we don't have the system bundle or root access to install a new rom, even if we had, we still needed an unlocked bootloader which is quite impossible at least for sometimes now. you have to live with it, this is the way asus want us to be! :mad:
[Asus Fonepad 7] Renewoerlee:
Hello,

I'm sure if this is the correct place to ask my question but here I go.

I bought the Asus Fonepad 7 ME372CG. Android 2.2.2

From the start my Wi-Fi will not connect. Not only in my house, but other places as well.

Asus info: Wi-Fi version unknown.

If I press the Wi-Fi button to ON it immediatly switches back to OFF.

Wifi Properties: I cannot click on: Scan, wps-pin or Wi-Fi direct, but only on advanced settings.

Please help.

Tnx.

René / The Netherlands.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
Probably it's an hardware issue.

Let's try a factory reset

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I've just tried and wifi hotspot works like a charm on my fonepad 7 4.3 last version 5.2.2

I think some phone carriers have blocked wifi hotspot since android 4.2.x
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
No wifi hotspot on 4.3? This is what I was talking about earlier in this thread – Google, manufacturers and Networks ganging together to stop tethering - probably wrong to assume that, but it's what I think.

If there's no wifi hotspot then no way am I going to update to 4.3.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
My fonepad (updated 4.3) has wifi hotspot working like a charm.

In my country since android 4.2.x some phone carriers (for example vodafone) have disabled wifi hotspot, it needs root to activate it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Ive wifi hotspot option and ....,but cant turn it on!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
There ought to be info for each update - the pros and cons, not just 'improvements' but the negative aspects as well. But, of course, Google would say every update is wonderful. Asus, like every other manufacturer, use nagging tactics to get users to update... people just blindly update and hope for the best
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
I think stability and smooth of a OS is more important than a hotspot?isnt it?

Good points of update is more than losing some options!

Everybody is looking for points which suits better with his/her goals!

Anyway

I think if we ask a mod to change the title to "All In One for asus fonepad7 " is better for our topic and need sombody to collet infos about updates,news and other.and make a changelog and dl links of ota zips ,....

What do u think guys? :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lord Childe:
For me, a hotspot is more important than updating to 4.3.... without a portable hotspot, I wouldn't have even considered buying Fonepad 7.

Your point about changing the title of this thread is a good one, though - it seems there isn't going to be root for Fonepad 7 for quite a while.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Saranjam:
Ebi: thanks for your reply and sorry for posting in Farsi, I am beginner and new in this forum :)

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You said your wifi hotspot working with Android 4.3?

then would you please post screenshot of your software and hardware information... it,s very important to me. Thanks
[Asus Fonepad 7] manstein:
Yes it is.
[Asus Fonepad 7] panzerpig:
My fonepad with 5.2.2 can be used as a wifi hotspot, just checked. Could connect me netbook and surf too. I live in sweden, dunno if that matters.

I think batteri life is worse on 5.2.2 than before, anyone noticed that?
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabiocr:
let's stay on thread please

I guess there's no advantage to change the topic.

This is the most important place that all fonepad possessors visit to know their phose is rootable or not.

Now my question:

Is it possible to obtain a nandroid backup from a rooted fonepad (old 3.1.8) and flash with our bootloader?
[Asus Fonepad 7] lele40:
Charge issue

Hi everybody,

I know this may be not the right section but I don't know where to write about this.

I bought a fonepad 7 - 16 Gb - Tim Branded ( Italian Provider) and I'm facing an issue with touchscreen when charging the device.

When i plug the charger, touchscreen starts to go crazy, becomes inaccurate as to be inusable. This behaviour is more serious when battery level is very low (between 2% and 20%) and goes away as it charges but remains a little even at 90%. When I unplug the charger, issue goes away.

Is ayone else facing this issue?

Thanks and sorry for my english
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
same issue here even with out plugged charger!

Why not dude? Its better for all imo

I think not possible. Dk, maybe possible.
[Asus Fonepad 7] 7hp:
Offtopic, but just asking how does the fonabad run and is it comfortable to use for a child (age:7)?
[Asus Fonepad 7] lele40:
I wonder if 4.3 update solves the touchscreen/charge issue or it's hardware related. I'm on 4.2.2 and can't upgrade to 4.3 because of carrier lock. Are you also on 4.2.2 version?
[Asus Fonepad 7] wissem5400:
what about "kingo" to root our devices? (i'm sorry i can't post link )
[Asus Fonepad 7] lele40:
I think you can try but i don't think Kingo will do the magic. Most (or all?) of these software uses the Master Key vulnerability bug. Unfortunately our device has been patched against this exploit so it's a no go. I tried vroot and other similar software without success.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
i think its sw & hw related!

coz some times when it goes crazy,i lock and unlock the device and got better!

also as i mention b4 it happens mostly when screen got cold!

but at all i can work with it!