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[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
I can confirm: Ethernet Droid works well on my Fonepad 7 using an Asix chipset ethernet USB adapter and access to my ethernet is granted, so is internet access - but most apps can't access internet as they require wifi or 3G.

BUT i can also confirm that using Hack Connectivity Service module simulating wifi connection together with Ethernet Droid all apps can access internet and the whole system works like a charm, just like using wifi or 3G.

It works much more easily and flawlessly than using USB reverse tehering, too.

Thank you very much for your suggestion! It was just what i was looking for to solve my connectivity problems! :good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
I would offer my help for stuff like testing, too! :)

Gesendet von meinem K00E
[Asus Fonepad 7] fedy:
Thanks to you for confirmation! Thanks to you and to Mehrdad595, now I can buy the fonepad 7 :)

Inviato dal mio V370 utilizzando Tapatalk

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Another question, is your fonepad7 the me372cg or the me373cg model?

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[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
ME372CG, but i don't think it could make the difference for this functionality.
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
So now we can safely update to 5.2.5? :) I'm still on 3.2.4 thinking of updating to 5.2.2 or 5.2.5.

Does updating work with various system apps (Gmail, Asus Services, Keyboard, ...) deleted?

Gesendet von meinem K00E
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
No u cant update with system apps deleted
[Asus Fonepad 7] immortel_la:
a tool would be more helpful but if the manual root's process is quite simple (like flashing file via odin for samsung devices), you can put tut asap :laugh:

anyway u're genius man :x
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
has anybody dl 5.2.2-> 5.2.5 ota update package? :)

please put a MD5 sum check,tnx
[Asus Fonepad 7] shhfrlsk06:
looking forward for your tutorial...

currently running on 5.2.5
[Asus Fonepad 7] nicolap8:
V5.2.2_To_V5.2.5_partial_update.zip -> 7751af2a8369f66e8f3bb42147aeb4d9
[Asus Fonepad 7] N'ayam Amarsh'e:
You can surely root it with my universal guide to rooting any android device on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51148828

press thanks if i helped...
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
No one can root with this method XD (nice joke though ^^)

No manufacturer leave the /system partition in RW, so it will never work, sorry for you ;)
[Asus Fonepad 7] futuro82:
Tutorial ???????

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[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Im so sry guys!

Due to some personal problems giving tut will be delayed !

hope i get ok with them soon :(

So sry :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Mehrdad, if you want, i can make it ;)
[Asus Fonepad 7] HDArtworks:
Dear mehrdad, i hope your problems solve soon...

Please make the tut little sooner. I can't wait to root my fonepad!

دمت گرم داداش...
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
Please stop pushing towards faster creation of tut.

mehrdad is knowing we all can't wait to get hands on it, but if someone got 'real life' to do, we should respect that!

Better get it a few days later but free of bugs than getting it now even though mehrdad got no time for it...
[Asus Fonepad 7] wvyong81:
Good day mate!

Can anyone upload:

AsusLauncher.apk and AsusLauncher.odex in FirmWare v3.2.4 for me? I am very appreciate!

Thanks guys!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Agree with all of your words.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
Meanwhile could we update the fonepad to 5.2.5? Or is it better to stay with 5.2.2?
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
I dunno if you can stand without root for a few days, I can't! ;)

EDIT: is there a known way to reflash system partition?

Tab is still booting but due to some missing files refuses to install updates. Firmware is 3.2.4.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
yup,but so so so much risky!

maybe even u can brick your device same as mine! :(

so i cant share it.!!!

my suggest:

just replace all files and unroot it,then go to a service center and ask them for an update,they will reflash it and give it to you! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
i just need /system/app i guess...

there are no local ASUS point i can find, looks like they just repair via their central repair center.

i already asked them for firmware, they told me it would take ~15 days (+shipping).

i guess they have a way to find out that i tampered with the system files and will charge me for reflashing... so i want to avoid that.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
I think when we have root, we can send any file for you, and you can install anything.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]

attention please! :D :P

dont play with /system !!

while we dont have a firmware flash file so it changes can make some file hash changes and force updates to dont install! and maybe even can break it!

like my devie ! :(

so just remove bloats and dont do anything else! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
No problem, at this time we don't have rights for system... :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
But when you'll have it, you'll break your tab, and complain to Mehrdad that he never said it could break ...
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
No, I will not, because I never touch anything what I don't know what is.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
You dont, but apps do ^^
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Only when somebody add su rights for apps without mind...
[Asus Fonepad 7] gargamon:
Have you got a copy of these APK's yet? I have an unrooted fonepad 7 running JSS15Q.TW_epad_V5.2.2-20131218 and could get this for you.

If possible I'd prefer to grab it with my debian laptop. If you can point me to instructions it would make it much easier. If really necessary, I could do it from XP, but let's hope that can be avoided.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
i got them,u can check those post after mine! tnx anyway! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] futuro82:
New for the root ????

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[Asus Fonepad 7] CoaBalboa:
+ shipping ??? shipping of what? a cd, flash drive? do they charge a shipping? this is just odd... but if this is true, then we have a original firmware.

ASUS FonePad 7 via TapaTalk
[Asus Fonepad 7] myatkaung:
Tutorial Please

Yes. Please post a tutorial for those like me who can't wait. Thanks.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
r u ****ing kidding me? :|

did u even read posts after that?

NO, I WONT RELEASE ANYTHING FOR A TIME. NO BODY ASKS ABOUT IT ! -_-
[Asus Fonepad 7] kuhno:
I meant shipping time! They would never send out the firmware, but only re-flash my device...

But if they found out i messed with my fw, theycould charge for shipping.
[Asus Fonepad 7] wvyong81:
Asus Fonepad 7 (ME372CG) apk needed please help me MATE!

Good day mate!

Can anyone upload:

Asus Fonepad 7 (ME372CG)

AsusLauncher.apk and AsusLauncher.odex in FirmWare v3.2.4 for me?

I am very appreciate!

Thanks guys!
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
I have started to lose hope of getting any tut here. What are other alternatives.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
OK, so, main ideas of it are that we can flash a self signed ZIP with "fastboot flash update". Now, you just have to create your update ZIP
[Asus Fonepad 7] mobomas:
Hi Mehrdad

Im masoud from IRAN

Explain for me How i do that ?

My fonepad 7 ME372 is 5.2.5 .

how can i help u to root it and where is "phonesky.apk""phonesky.odex" ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] myatkaung:
I know the concept and I can create my own zip file. But whenever I flash my device it always factory reset. I want to add the missing parts but I don't know what i am missing and don't know how to do that! You guys are gods. Please bless us with your thoughts.

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No. I was reading your single post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51103095&postcount=565

So I didn't know you have your own real life problems.

I am very very sorry to upset you.

I can wait for the tutorial longer since I have my own problems too( My 14-days long first semester exam! ):crying:
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Factory reset when fastboot flash update? 0_o
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Hey guys!

Ill release it in less than a week! :)

Just wait
[Asus Fonepad 7] myatkaung:
Yeah. I went to bootloader and choose "flash from zip" or something like that. It updates and then it is factory reset. All my app and setting were lost.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Your tablet now work? Great news!

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Ans you said you understood, when i said fastboot flash update it's "fastboot flash update <update.zip>"
[Asus Fonepad 7] myatkaung:
I have ota update file for my asus I downloaded somewhere. I don't remember the link. I downloaded it from a thread on xda. I put su,busybox,etc in that update zip file. Instead of being updated, it was reset. I also tried with update.zip that only includes su, busybox, etc. That result was the same. So how can i make a sign update.zip file?
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
There's a thread on xda for that (on mobile right now)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Great news!
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
got some hours free time!!

making tut now! :)

will link soon

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Here we go: :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2697931
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Thank you very much! I will try tomorrow, now I'm too tired (I'm in a flu...). A question: what about unroot, if somebody needed (for warranty)?
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
simply press unroot in SUPERSU :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] -creo-:
sweeet
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
can anybody test new xposed framework on fonepad7 with android 4.3(v5.1.6 to v5.2.5)?
[Asus Fonepad 7] EvilDragonEX:
i tried xposed on v5.2.2 rooted with that OTADelusion... and it gaved me a soft brick (bootloop) solved with a factory reset... figured out by me :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] Kio.sub:
So just to confirm, this new root tut by Mehrdad will work with 5.2.5?

Any issues with unroot/factory reset or bricking?

But, Thanks Mehrdad! :D Been searching for ages for a root with 5.2.5

Sorry, new to the game Mehrdad.. Do i extract all files on the actual device and run everything from it? What do i do on the pc side?
[Asus Fonepad 7] EvilDragonEX:
everything is done on the pc side... starting from step 5 to step 6... the other steps is on the fonepad itself
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Your work is perfect, my Fonepad is rooted now. :good: Thank you very much!
[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
Very good! Thank you!

Are you still working on a root/unroot tool so we can wait for it or should we just use the tut method?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Durann:
Hi guys,

Another newbie and freaking simple questions :o

Did the procedure but failing message on Cmd side.I guess sort of misunderstanding of Part 5:

- (5.copy root zip file you have downloaded at step 3 to extracted folder.)

Where the hell should be placed this zip file exactly? for instance(C:\Users\.....\Desktop\tablet\root) or specified folder?

- Should I connect the USB cable after DROIDBOOT or before ?

Thank you for your patience .

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Problem solved I should put the zip file into Adb And Fastboot folder.

By the way ,Thank you Mehrdad for this.It was nice.
[Asus Fonepad 7] cch1205:
Sorry I can not be root, I took the steps, the results have shown that the update failed,

My version is JSS15Q.TW_-V5.2.5-20140217

Android version 4.3
[Asus Fonepad 7] shhfrlsk06:
thanks for the root

tried it ang swiftly rooted... thanks...
[Asus Fonepad 7] Barahir's son Beren:
Another question... The tool used for rooting (adb and fastboot) is usable for any other flashing? For example changing the default fonts.
[Asus Fonepad 7] elnino1981sk:
Thank you very much for this. Your tutorial is working well...
[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
Sorry i have a problem. I'm not very used to Android modding.

I previously rooted my Fonepad 7 device using OTADelusion method in v. 3.2.4 and it used to work well. Now i would like to update the system to 5.1.6 or 5.2.5, but the update fails everytime probably due to the rooted 3.2.4 rom, so i can't root using the Mehrdad method. I tried to do factory reset, but it wasn't enough to unroot the device (obviously).

How can i unroot previous rom to update to 5.1.6 or later and root again? OR how can i update to newer roms even without unrooting?

Can please someone help me?
[Asus Fonepad 7] shhfrlsk06:
Need help

think i had soft brick my fonepad 7 when trying to install Font using Font Installer from Jrummy..

any idea how to fix it?

already try factory reset but still stuck at the asus logo.... :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] EvilDragonEX:
DO NOT USE font installer by jrummy ! it bricked my fonepad 7 too ! i sent it to the service center... then they accidently gave me the .raw firmware for flashing system back to v3.2.4 :P (they forgot to take back their own SD card with the firmware file on it... so its mine now :D)

dont believe me? ask mehrdad :P he said he is going to try create custom recovery with it

so what im saying is... send your device to the service center and see if they also forgot to remove the sd card :D maybe you are lucky and get other version firmware file
[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
Update: i made a full unroot in SuperSU and rebooted, then i tried to install 5.1.6 update. No luck: rom check was OK, the tablet rebooted in Fastboot mode and tried to install rom upgrade, but an ERROR occurred and the tablet rebooted without any upgrade.

Then i tried to root 3.2.4 again with Mehrdad's method, and all went OK, but upgrade is still impossible (same error as above).

Any help please?

Is there somewhere an Asus factory original FW i can flash in from sd in Fastboot to turn back the tablet to fully working unrooted FW, so to make update possible?
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Please publish this !!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
Yes, please do.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Diwakar1990:
please upload thar .raw file immideately.

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dr. psycho we are very much aspirant that you please give your little bit of time to create an aosp smooth rom for our device because we know you can do it by .raw firmware file that is about to be uploaded.
[Asus Fonepad 7] shhfrlsk06:
i there any other possible method than send it to service centre.. well it gonna be a hard time for me...
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Recovery first, after that, ROM are "easy" (anyone can try because we are sure that we'll not break it)
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
just wait please!

dont ask for raw image file!

i had image file too!but i sent my device to service center!
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Yes, but if we have it,we can work on it too
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
What is the way to dump this
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
You can't
[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
Really good! If a Recovery can be made then there should be no problems to unbrick or unroot devices anymore!
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Exactly :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] lishalinski:
same problem

Thanks for this I have the exact same problem, only just now realised it's when charging only, works fine if I unplug the charger! Otherwise it's a nightmare, impossible to type and apps keep switching etc. I tried to draw some straight lines across my screen and they were totally wiggly and erratic.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Yep, i have this too, but also on other devices, i think it's because of a not good charger.
[Asus Fonepad 7] nicolap8:
So, please, share with all us: more people has it and more possibilities to have a recovery!
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
My fonepad is rooted, many thanks!
[Asus Fonepad 7] futuro82:
Some new for recovery ???

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[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
We're still waiting for stock ROM
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
Can't we dump it using adb?
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
We can dump some things, but the raw system file would be better!
[Asus Fonepad 7] d0p3d:
Would be good to have the raw image available, that way more devs can have a go
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Exactly! :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] Diwakar1990:
some member including mehardad has .raw file.but he is hegitating to provide.
[Asus Fonepad 7] d0p3d:
I understand that some people might use it and brick their device, but it would be in save hands with the other devs here I figure?
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
A basic question, what is a raw image and how to dump it
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
I we could dump it, why would we urge them to send it?
[Asus Fonepad 7] nicolap8:
None was able to dump it! Only one exists and is keeped private :((((
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
I know
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
Sure but what is a raw image
[Asus Fonepad 7] Diwakar1990:
this is company provided complete firmware file.this is used to unbrick device
[Asus Fonepad 7] hotvibes:
I think if it is not available, we should find some alternatives. One could be create an image using adb
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
If it was that easy don't you think someone would have done it? Asus hide the boot partition ....
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
LOOOL! :D

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this raw image is usable only when u have bricked by some mods,updates,and others!

but if u have bricked like mine(boot partition) then its useless and only way is changing nand memory chip(or even motherboard! :P ) and re flashing by PC and build from scratch! -_-

so its just some guess so we can find boot partition and kernel and recovery! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Lindata:
Hello everyone

I am happy to be with you, but I am very sad cause my fonepad 7 (ME373CG) wont start...

I rooted it, All was OK, (I rebooted it many times and it's OK)

BUT, I added some lines in build.prop, and...My fonepad dont start (remain on logo Asus in search of incredible). I tried Droidboot for factory reset, but the state, my fonepad dont start ...

My fonepad 7 was on 5.2.5 and JB 4.3

Any help Please ??

Thx
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
There seems to be some misunderstanding here. Let me explain my findings to hopefully clear everything -

TL;DR - The .raw file is not as useful as you might think; we need an experienced dev to make recoveries.

The boot and the recovery partition are hidden. They aren't even of the regular kind found on most devices. They seem to use a proprietary format/filesystem. We'll need an experienced Android developer to make custom recoveries.

The .raw image - it is useful for un-bricking and downgrading, and not much else. Contrary to what the file extension suggests, it is not a raw memory dump. It too is in a proprietary format. So it won't help with development. That being said, I believe that it would still be in the best interest of the community to share the .raw file publicly to help people downgrade or un-brick their tablet.

If you want a full raw dump of your tablet's flash memory, use busybox dd to dump /dev/block/mmcblk0 to your SD card, 4 GB at a time (FAT32 limitation). Don't share this though. It'll contain your /data partition too.

I'm no expert, but I don't see any signs of data-hiding when dumping memory. The hidden partitions seem to be accessible, but I don't know how to use them.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
gr8 and good explain!

about public release of raw image.i think so but when i dont have right to share so ...!!! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
For recovery we should try to ask some other recent asus devices owner (or owner of other Fonepad, or other Intel devices, i don't know)
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
there is no recovery on fonepad (me371) as i searched(CMIIW)

so maybe lenovo k900,motorola razr i or any other device?hm?
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
So we should ask some experienced Android Dev, like Koushik Dutta (ask him on G+)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Diwakar1990:
.raw firmware

hey! any one of you please share .raw firmware filr for unbricking device.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
do u think if u press elevator button more and more then elevator will be there faster? :|

so stop posting about this and wait!if there will be any raw image,then its not only you who uses it!
[Asus Fonepad 7] qianw:
solution has been found by myself:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.android.contacts

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after i rooted my asus ME372CG tablet, i used system app remover to delete some system app, now i can't add/edit contact anymore, but i can display contact using third-party contact app.

please help me! i don't know asus contact app apk file name and don't which folder is it. It should be under /system/app folder as there are lot of asus****.apk files under it.

please send me asus contact apk file as i need it.

thank you very much!

p.s. my system is 5.2.5.
[Asus Fonepad 7] EvilDragonEX:
and this is why i dont encourage newbie to root...

anyways... its Contacts.apk and ContactsProvider.apk in /system/app

i cant give you mine because im on v3.2.4... might have problems
[Asus Fonepad 7] qianw:
i have solved this big problem for me:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dmfs.android.contacts

thank you for your help!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
I rooted my tablet with otadelusion on ww 5.2.2 now i unrooted to update to 5.2.5 and the update fail and i have done nothing to the system partition :(

Please help

I have 5.2.2 to 5.2.5 update zip can i flash it ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
flashing dont help!(u can even brick as same as me while tried to find a way for update! :( )

as u say u didnt do anything to system so i must remove 5.2.2 root file and everybody update to latest and then root it!can anybody else confirm this problem?! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
Sorry if my english is bad but my problem is i cant update to 5.2.5 from 5.2.2 , update process stop in the middle
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Unroot it

Give it to a service center. And ask for update! :P
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
:( i will but i have another problem i only get root access when i remove supersu application i dont know why
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Impossible!reboot amd it gone!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
Tried with otadelusion and your method many times i am using root without supersu or superuser applications
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
Install SuperSU from the Play Store and unroot.
[Asus Fonepad 7] luca72c:
I have the same problem, but in 3.2.4: i rooted using OTADelusion and now i can't update to newer firmwares, even completely removing SuperSU or completely unrooting using its proper function. Updating always results in an error during installation of new firmware in Fastboot.

I never did any change to system apps, files or partitions.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
i dont know much about updater script but i found these lines in the updater script for 5.2.5 update zip maybe we can use them to get the boot.img

extract_osip("/tmp/boot.img","boot")
extract_osip("/tmp/fastboot.img","fastboot)
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
This func copy boot.img and fastboot.img to tmp folder and then they will be flashed through another script! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
i know but maybe a flashable zip with this script can give us the boot.img
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
its temp folder man!

mean files are there and after update they will be removed!

how do u want to copy them to a folder!? :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
Nice find! I can't believe I overlooked this.

I'll have free time next week. I'll see what I can do. Hopefully, it won't be too hard to make a recovery.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
Just change the extraction directory
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Or just open the given files to make custom ones, then replace the original ones on the update zip
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Any one have team viewer to test it now?

If yes then send me on pm :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] EvilDragonEX:
i have team viewer and im free most time... what can i do for you? dont forget our timezone difference :P

to everyone... the raw image will be shared on monday night / tuesday morning
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
thank you but what version and sku this raw image for
[Asus Fonepad 7] manstein:
Thank you EvilDragon.

BTW, can we flash this raw firmware, by using bootdroid ?