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[General Questions and Answers] sadsfae:
Awesome, just make sure you don't update to the 5.0.1 until there's a root method available. You can use the freeze function for Titanium Backup to make sure it doesn't try and get sneaky, great app.
[General Questions and Answers] Yeguetta557:
There are some custom rom for Asus memo pad 8 ME180A ?
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Unfortunately no, only custom recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] rjohmit:
Could you (or anyone else) tell me how to get a 3rd party launcher to "stick"? I just got one of these tablets and obviously I can't override the stupid ASUS launcher as the default.

I'm a n00b when it comes to rooting and monkeying with tablets....but it looks like I've gotten it rooted. Now what?
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Unless I'm missing something...

Press Home button, a choice of launchers will appear.

Select the 3rd party launcher, and select "Always".

Press Home button one more time to confirm it will not ask again.

Worked fine on my ME180A.
[General Questions and Answers] rjohmit:
Thanks...but other than going to the home screen, nothing happens when I press the home button.
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
I assume you are talking about step one (if step three, then there's nothing to worry about).

There is an alternate method, something like Settings > Apps > select Stock Launcher, and "clear defaults" action from it.

That should allow you to do step one.
[General Questions and Answers] rjohmit:
Thanks again...yes I was referring to step 1.

When I pull up the ASUS Launcher app, it says "No defaults set" and the "Clear Defaults" option is greyed out.

And the Settings > Device > Home setting, where you can select the launcher....I can select ADW or Google Now Launcher but the selection does not stick.
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
There is one last thought I have, since you are rooted. But it may have bad consequences (although I think the worst that can happen is requires a factory reset).

Read on, if you dare...

Before doing this, know how to access recovery from a powered off state and find the factory reset option, just so you know it's there. Or better yet (potentially), if you have the ME181C (sounds like it), install TWRP and make a backup.

With the other launcher(s) already installed (that is very important), use Titanium Backup to freeze the stock launcher. Then press home.

If it spits out an error message instead of a launcher selector - do not try to reboot here, instead hit recent apps, selecgt TiBu, and then defrost the same - it was (probably) worth the try. If you must have to press OK first, and all that does is bring up the same error message (or if recent apps otherwise don't appear), then you may have problems. Reboot to recovery, and factory reset.

Barring any problems though, enjoy! ;)
[General Questions and Answers] rjohmit:
Since I've rooted, I wonder if just uninstalling the ASUS Launcher would work....or if it would freak out.
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Don't do that. It will freak out, maybe not now, but if an OTA comes down the road, it will. Freezing is safer, trust me.
[General Questions and Answers] rjohmit:
I found this thread and was finally able to get ADW to stick as my launcher...

https://plus.google.com/115889794525443524433/posts/EEq71UibHc5
[General Questions and Answers] SONiX-GERMANY:
ME180A:

What do you think about simple flashing the recovery_cwm.img from Androtab.info with flashify? Of course i have root rights. Has anyone tried it instead of the procedur with the PC?
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Interestingly enough, I used flashify for a different device tonight, my first time.

I am a bit set in my ways though, so I would still recommend the PC method. Not like it matters anyway, CWM doesn't survive the second reboot (stock recovery returns in it's place).
[General Questions and Answers] dshadow21:
no uninstall launcher asus , I did, and not turn on, , Hard reset only solution...
[General Questions and Answers] coolbeans2016:
http://xdaforums.com/android/help/asus-memo-pad-8-me181c-tethered-cwm-t3006382 root for Asus Memo Pad 8 181c using CWM Tethered Recovery, no need to unlock bootloader

:)

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http://xdaforums.com/android/help/asus-memo-pad-8-me181c-tethered-cwm-t3006382 Do not know if you have gotten any help, this will give you tethered cwm recovery, WW-3.1.23.172 firmware + the two ota's to .189 and other stuff......

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link is in the title, could not get it to paste in here, if you have the k011, there is everything you need for root
[General Questions and Answers] klee2000:
Can you please tell me how you applied update V3.1.23.168 manually. I purchased my memo with the old build WW-3.0.23.134
[General Questions and Answers] Syncline:
Hey guys, quick question pseudo-related to root for a MemoPad 8...I found a Google + group that had a beta rom of lollipop for our devices and just wondering if anyone in here has seen it and/or experience with it. I'm extremely hesitant after reading some of the comments in these forums about the MemoPad and a custom ROM. I'd appreciate any info.
[General Questions and Answers] MoXo8:
Hi guys! I have a ME581CX and i'd love to have it rooted, but i can't understand what i'm supposed to do with the stuff on this link that reportedly works on this model. Can someone please post a quick how-to? :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Yaime:
I would be happy for that too! Please please someone :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] Toolgm:
Rooted ME181CX

Hi, i'm just rooted the ME181cx using the info on that link doing this:

1-download the first file

2-unzip it

3-put your device on USB debugging mode and connect it to your PC

4-open the folder you unzipped previously and run "checkBeforeAction.bat" wait for any action it makes, at this point your device should ask for permission to allow the USB debuggin from your PC.

5-once the CheckBeforeAction.bat is done, you can run "Root.bat", it is in the same folder, it prompts for any key to continue.

6-the device now begins to work as it reboots and that's all, your device is now rooted.
[General Questions and Answers] sadsfae:
I take it you were on 4.4 Android for this? I've not seen any way to root the 5.0.1 current Lollipop for the MemoPad 8 ME581CL. Can you please confirm what Android version / ASUS firmware you're using?
[General Questions and Answers] patrick_android:
Root MEMOPAD 8 ME181CX

I failed at every attempt to root. Can Someone explain the exact files and procedures that i need to root my tablet please.
[General Questions and Answers] Toolgm:
181cx

search for reply #260

1-download the first file in the link

2-unzip it

3-put your device on USB debugging mode and connect it to your PC

4-in your pc open the folder you unzipped previously and run "checkBeforeAction.bat" wait for any action it makes, at this point your device should ask for permission to allow the USB debuggin from your PC, answer yes.

5-once the CheckBeforeAction.bat is done, you can run "Root.bat", it is in the same folder, it prompts for any key to continue.

6-the device now begins to work as it reboots and that's all, your device is now rooted.
[General Questions and Answers] patrick_android:
Yeeeeeeeeeees, i did it.

The mistake i was doing is that every time i was running the .bat files as administrator.

Thank you guys. I love you all.

So indeed for ASUS MEMOPAD ME181CX ''Build ww-3.1.23.189'' download the v1 file from that chinese website(link on page 26 posted by MoXo8) and do what Toolgm said but DO NOT RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR.
[General Questions and Answers] sadsfae:
There's an updated firmware for MeMopad 8 ME581CL as of 2015-12-18 (Version WW_12.14.2.26) that notes the following:

1. Improve system stability and compatibility

2. Improve display performance

3. Improve Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS performance

4. Implement Android security patch for Stagefright

I had to apply this via downloading it to the / and rebooting, which seems to be the manual way to apply firmware updates.

The Android version hasn't changed - it still shows 5.0.1 but Android patch level of October 5th 2015.

Does anyone have a 5.0.1+ root method for this device now?
[General Questions and Answers] Ascona20:
Asus MEMO pad 8 ME181CX

Hallo Guys, have problem with this crappy thing. Doughter set password at locking window and dont remember now.

Okay, i go to bootloader, set recovery... this do nothing, 10 secs and sreen no command...

USB debugging is not set to ok and this is a big problem... I cannot connect to the tab and root it...

What can i do now ?

PLS help.
[General Questions and Answers] Smbdy:
Hello everyone!

I have Me181c(K011) with android 4.4.2 and I can't root it. I had tried Kingoroot, ZenForce Root, .bat files from reply #260 and still nothing :c

Can anybody help me?
[General Questions and Answers] Hande98:
It worked!

Thanx a lot! Happy boy from finland with asus memopad 8 :laugh:
[General Questions and Answers] Overandout:
I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this one:

I bought a couple of Asus K011 (MemoPad ME181CX) for my kids, second hand. They are both WW SKU.

I performed a factory reset on both and was surprised to see that SuperSU is a pre-installed app.

Having installed a terminal emulator and checked, these tablets are already rooted...

Should a factory reset have unrooted and unistalled SuperSU?
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Not sure of the rooting method for the K011 (I used to have a K001 and this may apply there as well) - there are forms of root that copy SuperSu to the system app folder. Usually it is done as a user app. In either case, the su binary would be an added system file anyway (potentially among other files from the rooting process).

If this is unwanted behaviour, you can go into SuperSU, under advanced options (going off by memory), there will be a selection there that says "full unroot". If you check that, it should remove all traces of root, including the app itself.

Hope this helps. :cowboy:
[General Questions and Answers] Overandout:
It does indeed help. I am a complete newbie when it comes to rooting, and I was actually wanting to root the tablets so that we can move full app files to SD card (OS is Kit Kat so restricted movable app functionality and an internal Memory of 8GB doesn't doesn't go far!) so no, this is far from unwanted.

I just wanted to check if the root would be reliable / genuine before I go about partitioning the SD card and trying to move app files. From what you say it seems that the root is probably good!

By the way, I propose to use Apps2SD all in one tool (mainly because of its inbuilt partition creator) to achieve my goal. Is this a good choice for the Intel processor in these tablets? It does look quite newbie friendly....
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Sounds good.

I personally never used Apps2SD, am more of a Link2SD nut (when the occasion rises). To each their own. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Yaime:
Better late than never :D

It WORKED! Thanks for the help mate :victory:
[General Questions and Answers] DEADAlx:
It worked for me too!!!! Thanks!!
[General Questions and Answers] Apipote:
Hello

I need to root my Asus ME581C (K01H).

Help me please.

Best regards.
[General Questions and Answers] titi727:
Hello

I need a backup rom of me181CX my tablet is break please
[General Questions and Answers] ogisha:
Try to do by instructions in OP.
[General Questions and Answers] titi727:
What instruction i am novice in the forum
[General Questions and Answers] ogisha:
Read carefully the first post of this thread.

Everything is explained.
[General Questions and Answers] titi727:
No i read the first of the thread and it does not help me i need a officiel rom of me181cx and not rom of me181c
[General Questions and Answers] ogisha:
Oh sorry. I did not notice the "x" in model name.

I do not know where could you find the rom then. :(
[General Questions and Answers] _Thom@s_:
Finally! Works! Thanks buddy
[General Questions and Answers] ciponne2015:
Any available ROM for MEMO Pad 8?

Thx!
[General Questions and Answers] bdogan1912:
You're god-damn lifesaver, a hero! Thanks! :D
[General Questions and Answers] Morten Anakin:
Rooted ME181C K011 :)

Hi everyone, I found this in HTCMania, works perfect for me (i try all the methods in this thread without results).

1. Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!hIhwFADR!oA80o0craOhHtdbgtte-o-MNfFAeWpXtG7mMsHReZ0w

2. Unzip the rar file

3. Activate USB depuration in development options

4. Plug the tablet to PC with USB cable, open "CheckBeforeAction.bat". Press any key and check if the tablet restart in bootloader mode.

5. Hit any key several times (when appears in the screen the indicator) and then the tablet starts in normal mode (not root yet)

6. Open "root.bat", and do the same thing that step 5, enjoy the root :)

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A question, what apps should I unnistall of all the bloatware for good performance and battery life? I'm scared of screw something :P
[General Questions and Answers] Nato2231:
???

Work???
[General Questions and Answers] androiduser19836:
Im new to xda and I don't know how these things work but I have a ASUS zenphone v live and I also need a root method that will work
[General Questions and Answers] seujo:
Hello,

KingoApp Root Tool did not worked on my Asus MemoPad 8 ME581CL Lollipop.

Look there for the solution I found.
[General Questions and Answers] pertsavk:
For ME581CL See https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79333494&postcount=68

Just spreading the word, I'll probably need it myself in the future some time. Got one of these so cheap I thought it'd be worth a shot. After rooting Debloater 3.90 (installed 4.0, no go, replaced the exe with 3.90 exe and it works ok) did the trick and the worst bloat apps were knocked out. This is one excellent tablet, just wish it had better sw support from the manufacturer.
[General Questions and Answers] petenatas:
Asus just released a 27mb update, but it won't install on my tablet :(

EDIT: It finally installed. The build number of this update is 3.1.0.39 and I did not notice anything new. I kept root with the OTA root keeper app.
[General Questions and Answers] grimmyz:
I was able to root my device finally after following this thread. I got a little too happy with deleting bloat and removed ASUSBrowser.apk from my memo pad 8. OTA updates look for that file when doing the update. Is anyone willing to share this file with me? Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] petenatas:
Did you try to create a dummy ASUSBrowser.apk file and try to update?
[General Questions and Answers] grimmyz:
Yup. No Joy
[General Questions and Answers] daymz:
I'll try to root my MeMO Pad 8 (ME180A) tonight. If I'm successful, I'll try and send you the ASUSBrowser.apk

I will also try to install CWM-based Recovery for MeMO Pad 8/10 updated a few days ago, as found here:

http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/memopad/
[General Questions and Answers] grimmyz:
Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] petenatas:
How is CWM?
[General Questions and Answers] bbortnick:
confirmed

I can confirm Kingo words great on Asus Memo Pad 8. Very easy.

Barry
[General Questions and Answers] argy99:
Hi, i have tryed to root my asus MR180a but with Kingo i have this problem, the program don't found the driver for my device.

I have this screen on program

Can anyone help me?

My OS is Windows 7 64bit
[General Questions and Answers] argy99:
No one can help me? :(
[General Questions and Answers] chairsz:
Did you actually installed the windows driver foe your memo pad? If you did make sure you have developer mode enabled on your tablet and turn on USB debugging then try again any other probs post again and ill help
[General Questions and Answers] skypeacy:
Is it able to move app to SD after being rooted?
[General Questions and Answers] N'ayam Amarsh'e:
Use Framaroot App... This Should Work...

Hit thanks if i helped..
[General Questions and Answers] puss2puss:
..i was excited..now desperate...

helllo xda users and devs!..

..i got myslef a new android device, the asus memo pad 8, so obvioulsy i want/need to root it and i was sooo exciting to do it..but unfortunatly i'm having a hard time to install the adb drivers into my windows 7..

i've downloaded several drivers, packs etc from here and everywhere, but when i plug my device (usb debbuged on etc etc..) it wont install the right drivers and it says "driver not installed" or something like that...

i've even unabled windows to install unsigneed drivers, i've tryed lots of stuff and still can install the drivers..

what i want to do: install the drivers, and then run the Kingo tool..wich is already install but obviously doesnt detect my pad...

..i would be the happiest person on earth if someone could help me figure out why my windows7 wont install the drivers..

thanks,

-P2P.

EDIT; okkkk nevermind!..its now fixed and rooted :D ...i plugged an internet connection into the pc i was currently using to root my pad, and windows update installed the drivers (weird..it was the same i downloaded..ah well..) ahhhh it feels good and smoothhhh...

anyway, good rooting to all!

-P2P.

EDIT2- could someone post me screenshots or a list of all the apps that came pre-installed on their asus memo pad?..i opened a thread about a small issue i have with updating after deleting some apps, but i wanted to ask it here also, since people on this thread most likely have a asus memo pad 8 ;)

(the problem i have,if you are curious: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51331231 )

thanks ;)
[General Questions and Answers] antoniods:
Hi, I successfully root my memo pad 8 using Kingo.

To enable developer mode just find in youtube "Android 4.2.2 secret developer options - How to enable USB debug mode"

Hope it helps.
[General Questions and Answers] petenatas:
Not tested, but towelroot should work as well
[General Questions and Answers] bafforosso1:
After the root try using greenify with exposed. I did and now my tab is stupid fast. It's a pity that this device is not supported, actually. It's sure that nobody wants to do a sub forum?
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Help! I've bricked my Memo Pad 8!

I've managed to get my Asus K001 in an infinite bootloop, restarting every 30 seconds or so. I don't know what to do... I'm not able to access my SD card or internal storage! I've bricked my device bad, is there any hope for me?! I got kingoroot and started messing with things, freeing up RAM to 60% on memory booster, and was disabling services to speed up my tablet even more. Help, please! Is there any way I can factory reset? This is the Asus Memo Pad 8 first gen btw.
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Fixed it!

Okay, I was able to fix the problem. After looking through Nexus forums with the boot loop issues, I found that, you hold vol+ and power until you see the "No command" message. After that, you can double tap the power button, and with the second tap, you can get into the options which will then let you factory reset the device! Cool thing, my root was kept as well!
[General Questions and Answers] flagg1209:
Just tested towelroot on my newly purchased Memo Pad 8 - no dice, sadly - says "this device is not supported"
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Performance Improvement Tips?

I've rooted my Memo Pad with Kingo root, and while I've freed up a bit of memory, I want to eek out as much power out of this tablet as I can. Can anyone help?
[General Questions and Answers] LeTomato69:
KingoApp doesnt work

Hello,

Kingo App doesnt work for the MeMo Pad 8 at my computer. It only shows "Not connected" with the red symbol (Attachment). I tried to use other drivers and I installed the driver with the help of MoboRobo, too, who supported the device. In the device manager from Windows is the device recognized, see on the attached picture. I use Win7, first service pack and x64 architecture.

Can sb help me? Thanks!

Greetings

Thomas

P.S.: Sry for my bad english!
[General Questions and Answers] DeuSs™:
Because the drivers aren't right.. Try with another pc or find any other drivers
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
I've Fallen Into Another Ditch

I've been happily using my Memo Pad 8 for the past few days. I recently wanted to change my resolution because of an app. They told me to backup before I changed my resolution, and I didn't...

I changed my resolution once, my device restarted, and it worked fine, no errors.

I then wanted to change it back to 220 dpi and when the device restarted, I started getting simultaneous errors,

"Unfortunately, System UI has stopped."

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"

"Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped"

Is there any hope for me? :(

I factory resetted... which I believe automatically turns off debugging. This hole is very deep...
[General Questions and Answers] fabiusx01:
I tried but it does not work, and even my locked and restarts continuously
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Steps to get into Recovery

What exactly is your problem? Are you using the new Memo Pad 8? I'm using the older 2013 Rockchip model. These are the steps that worked for me:

Hold power and vol+ for a few seconds (about 10?), don't let go until you see the screen turn on and go to No command.

(This part may take a few tries)

Press your power button once, and right after that, do it again, but this time press the vol+ button.

Quick power button tap

Quick powerbutton + volume up tap

You should see a mostly blue interface.
[General Questions and Answers] fabiusx01:
yes i have the new model, the second time I press, the two buttons how seconds I have to hold?

Yesssssss it works, but I have not solved the problem, but I did wipe keeps rebooting
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Still Awaiting Assistance...

I've got a paperweight of my first tablet sitting in front of me... mocking me with memories and those that were to come.

Please, someone has to know how to fix this!
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
:'( Hopeless

For the first time ever, my tablet has collected dust...

Please guys, give me hope :'(, help
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
I NEED build.prop for the Memo Pad 8

You all are my last resort. All I need is for one kind soul to copy their "build.prop" file and upload it here, or give me their stock ROM altogether. Please, I need someone, at least one person to help!
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
I just dd'ed a bunch of partitions for a friend in need from a phone I got last night. I have a ME180 on order due in today (or tomorrow). Let me know how I can get the build.prop file and I will see what I can do. :)

Is it just as easy as this?

sudo adb pull /system/build.prop /home/joel/
[General Questions and Answers] Klamman:
Yes, I think so! I'm a bit confused on where to go next myself... I believe that the next step would to be to go into adb sideload and push the new build.prop to my device, but I continuously get "error: closed". Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] androidvillage:
Give towelroot a try,It might help.
[General Questions and Answers] sriss:
VROOT

VROOT will surely work...

http://www.mgyun.com/en/getvroot

cheers and plz hit the :good:Thanks button if this worked

:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
Here you go. Just need to remove the .txt extension.

As I am new to this device, not sure of the options you have available, but good luck!
[General Questions and Answers] OfficerJimLahey:
By the way, (since the discussions about rooting options) I'm going to give k1mu's Saferoot a try tonight. From what I hear, it is like Kingo, but cleaner. It also worked well to root my F3Q (where Kingo works there too).

Any reason to not fire up the Windows box really. ;)

EDIT: Slow afternoon in front of a Windows box. Used Kingo anyways. Figured I should go with tried and true.