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[Android General] uuc328:
Thank you perpe.

If I understand you correctly I should try re-loading the v5.0.12 root update, then if successful continue on with the root instructions on page 20?

1. download root-us-5011.zip (US_ME302C-V5.0.12-0-ota-user.zip)

2. using fastboot type command "fastboot flash update US_ME302C-V5.0.12-0-ota-user.zip" from the adb minimal fastboot dos window.

I don't know if this helps or if it will change your instructions but my tablet is a US version and the serial number currently displays 11111111111111 from within the bootloader.

Also last night I ran the following fastboot commands

fastboot erase cache - I don't see much harm done here

fastboot erase userdata - same here, probably not harm done

fastboot erase system - I believe this was probably not wise to do. Now the ASUS boot screen is without the boot image and other files contained in the system dir.

I appreciate your quick response and guidance.

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I didn't have trouble with the permissions on the build.prop file. They were set to 644 as listed in step 3 of your instructions. I believe the problem started with step #2 and my lack of understanding on how to mount/dismount the system partition.
[Android General] perpe:
I wrote it so oft and I don't want to write it anymore. Erase system is the worst thing you can do. You should flash the prerooted system image. Link is somewhere in the thread. Read it!
[Android General] pbowdo57:
sys5011.gz link download fails

Hi All,

I have been using the links in this forum to download sys5011.gz system image, but every time it finish it has a failed message

Today

Mar 12, 2014

0BzCI9Q4mzSHxR1ZETElleUsyZjA.htmUnknown server error. Please try again, or contact the server administrator.

https://doc-0k-2s-docs.googleuserco...TElleUsyZjA?h=16653014193614665626&e=download

Remove from list

Yesterday

Mar 11, 2014

sys5011.gzUnknown network error.

https://doc-0k-2s-docs.googleuserco...TElleUsyZjA?h=16653014193614665626&e=download

Remove from list

sys5011.gzCancelled

https://doc-0k-2s-docs.googleuserco...TElleUsyZjA?h=16653014193614665626&e=download

Retry downloadRemove from list

These are just some of the reponses that i've had, I even watched it downloading 798mb and it still ended with a fail "unknown network error"

I have been unable to find any other download links and I really need that IMG. Anyone got any suggestions where I can download it. Or why it keeps failing from that download site.

Any help greatly appreciated.
[Android General] uuc328:
Interesting I downloaded it this morning without issue, I'm not sure how to share it with you though.
[Android General] perpe:
[MENTION=5768858]pbowdo57[/MENTION]

The download should work. Try an other browser/form another pc, delete your browser cache, don't use download manager...

The error is on your side.
[Android General] uuc328:
Success, well sort of. I've got the WW 5.0.11 build loaded and my tablet booted which I haven't seen in over a week.

I'll probably tackle the conversion to US tomorrow night.

perpe thanks for putting up with the same silly questions and for your hard work.

J
[Android General] pbowdo57:
Finally! Thanks to Perpe

As you suggested I deleted the cache, downloaded Safari for Win. and the file downloaded 1st time.

I was previously using Firefox and Chrome, don't know why they wouldn't complete it,

but now I can try and get my me302c up and running again.

Thanks again Perpe.
[Android General] Wolf404:
My tablet has been saying there is a system update for the pay few days. What update is this and will updating mess up my tablet? I have 5.0.11 rooted. Thanks for any help.
[Android General] Neckron:
Hello all. (Sorry for my english, i'm french)

My tab says update to v5.0.16.

It's ok for me and accept it.

But is there a root for this version or can I use page 20 with image of 5.0.11 ??

Thanks for answers...
[Android General] perpe:
No, you can't use the root version for 5.0.11. You have to wait..
[Android General] Neckron:
Thanks for reply :good:
[Android General] onkiler:
Root or not

Hi all,

My apologies if it is not the correct forum. I recently bought FHD 10 tablet after reading a lot of reviews and I am happy with the device after initial use. It will be a gift for parents overseas. And this is my problem. I need to access full remote control (including screen) from my windows PC to teach them how to use it (if i can :) when they are stuck.

It is not rooted yet. I tried teamviever even with corporate licence but there was not remote control like with the samsung s3 phone. I read about airdroid but it think it wont work when we are in different wifi. Tried to learn about VNC server but could not get it working yet. I use vnc server to access their pc.

So my question is this. Is it possible to set this remote access without root? If not then will rooting solve this? After that can I access it properly with an app? Not just accessing sms, call log etc. I need to access screen with full controls so I can show them where to touch. If I can't then I have to sell this and maybe buy samsung galaxy tab3 10" (old version) unwillingly.

I really appreciate all the answers.
[Android General] slikflash:
Can't flash

I rooted my tab but did not change the prem on the build and got stuck in the boot loop

how ever I can not fastboot back in the ota due to abd and fastboot do not see the tab

I am running linux but I have the same problem on a windows 7 box aswell
[Android General] JesseAaronSafir:
Hey...I'm on 5.0.11 rooted. My device is offering an OTA update to 5.0.16. I have SuperSU Pro v1.93 with "Survival Mode" enabled. If I take this OTA, will I keep root?
[Android General] clown_6:
If you were to take the update it would fail about 50% through. You would have to flash back to the non rooted rom to take the update.

So no, survival mode wouldn't save root.

Trust me, I tried :p
[Android General] JesseAaronSafir:
That's annoying. So how are we going to get updated? Can we take the OTA and then use the same zip file again to root? Or does something need to be updated on it?
[Android General] Cerberus_:
I'm running US-5.0.16 and I've rooted it

First I must mention that 100% credit goes to Perpe as it was Her(?) code that did this.

A few pre-flight checks before jumping off:

1. Sucessfully upgraded to US version 5.0.16 ( I had no problem upgrading, I was 5.0.11 rooted and accepted the OTA upgrade from Asus)

2. Have SuperSu already installed.

3. Have already flashed US 4.73 Recovery and US 4.73 Fastboot (search this thread if you don't already have them)

Dg

I stumbled across this German thread at android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10/528918-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-a.html#post7092829

Near the end is a post titled Root für ME302C - 5.0.16 - WW in this post is a download link to a file named WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Which will download a file named 291583d1394727757-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-ww_me302c-v5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Simply rename the downloaded file to WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip WITH THE SDCARD METHOD NOW ADDED IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SUBSTITUTE "US" FOR "WW"

Then flash in fastboot (US version 4.73 - you will know you are in the 4.73 version of fastboot if there is an actual serial number listed, not a bunch of 1's and

NO

message stating unable to open unbricking)

fastboot flash update WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Place the renamed file in the /sdcard of yor tablet, upon disconnection of USB or reboot the system will recognize that an update is available. Accept it.

The tablet should then reboot to recovery and apply the update then reboot. Once rebooted, start the SuperSU app from your launcher. If SuperSu states that the binary needs to be updated you have successfully rooted 5.0.16.

I then replaced the build.prop file in /system with a backup I made after upgrading to 5.0.16 and set the permissions to 644. ( after translating the German post I discovered that tis was not necessary as the updater script places the original back after the update. But doing so did not hurt either.
[Android General] Valera1978:
Please don't use this way, this is very dangerous!!!!!

If something goes wrong - you get the brick, with no chance (still) to restore.

For WW 5.0.16 you need install SuperSu , then just put WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip to sdcard, unplug cable (or reboot) - system will say about new update, accept it and you will get root.

For US 5.0.16 please use https ://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc

Remove space after https, less then 10 posts, cann't insert full url.

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One more time:

flash firmware with low battery level - can be brick

flash recovery from US to WW version or vice versa - 100% brick. Please be very carefully with it.
[Android General] perpe:
Valera1978 is right.

Flashing the fastboot or recovery image should only be done as a last resort! Never just for fun. This is very risky and can brick your device.

Don't flash an update zip, that isn't for your sku!
[Android General] Cerberus_:
TooTrue

Too true valeria and perpe. Everyone should heed the advice offered by these two individuals. I often forget that since I`m terribly comfortable doing so, it is dangerous to flash indiscriminately . I`ve been crazy for as long as I can remember.

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First I must mention that 100% credit goes to Perpe as it was Her(?) code that did this.

A few pre-flight checks before jumping off:

1. Sucessfully upgraded to US version 5.0.16 ( I had no problem upgrading, I was 5.0.11 rooted and accepted the OTA upgrade from Asus)

2. Have SuperSu already installed.

3. Have already flashed US 4.73 Recovery and US 4.73 Fastboot (search this thread if you don't already have them)

Dg

I stumbled across this German thread at android-hilfe.de/root-custom-roms-modding-fuer-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10/528918-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-a.html#post7092829

Near the end is a post titled Root für ME302C - 5.0.16 - WW in this post is a download link to a file named WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Which will download a file named 291583d1394727757-anleitung-root-unroot-up-downgrade-unbrick-asus-memo-pad-fhd-10-ab-android-4-3-ww_me302c-v5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Simply rename the downloaded file to WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip[/COLOR="Red"] WITH THE SDCARD METHOD NOW ADDED IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SUBSTITUTE "US" FOR "WW"[/COLOR]

Then flash in fastboot (US version 4.73 - you will know you are in the 4.73 version of fastboot if there is an actual serial number listed, not a bunch of 1's and

NO

message stating unable to open unbricking)

fastboot flash update WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip

Place the renamed file in the /sdcard of yor tablet, upon disconnection of USB or reboot the system will recognize that an update is available. Accept it.

The tablet should then reboot to recovery and apply the update then reboot. Once rebooted, start the SuperSU app from your launcher. If SuperSu states that the binary needs to be updated you have successfully rooted 5.0.16.

I then replaced the build.prop file in /system with a backup I made after upgrading to 5.0.16 and set the permissions to 644. ( after translating the German post I discovered that tis was not necessary as the updater script places the original back after the update. But doing so did not hurt either.
[Android General] perpe:
Why don't you use Valera1978's US Root Zip? He posted the link above. Here the direct download link:

https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B-6nm7Jks0W5eWxSM0JoZ2FPVGc&export=download

If you have rooted with the WW ZIP an US device, then you shoud reflash the US Root zip, because the build.prop and install-recovery-2.sh are different (the last isn't needed).

It is neccessary to have the right build.prop, with the wrong one you won't get ota updates or wrong updates.
[Android General] misterpat1975:
Thank You very much for updating this for us! :good::good:
[Android General] JesseAaronSafir:
So just to review... if we're on 5.0.11 rooted now, all we need to do is accept the OTA to 5.0.17 and then drop this zip file on the sdcard and let the tablet flash it in Stock recovery and then we'll have 5.0 17 rooted? No data wipe needed?
[Android General] perpe:
NO, don't accept the OTA, if you're rooted. If you changed anything with root on your system partition, then it can happen that the update with the OTA fails.

Go the secure way and download the full ota update zip on ASUS support page. They were broken, but they have uploaded new ones yesterday. Download the package for your sku, It is a 5.0.16 version.

Place the zip on your internal storage, and select the triangle from the notificationbar to flash it.

Afterwards place the root zip on to the ineternal storage, too. It's the same procedure like with the real update.

The device should boot into recovery, flash the root update, boot it up till boot logo and reboot again. This is needed, because everthing is now automated, the exchange of the build.prop, the deleteing of /cache/recovery. Then the Android UI comes up, you can use your device like ever, nothing more is needed. No, wipe or something like that.
[Android General] adimarc2:
What was added to the update and why is it titled V5.0.16 Only for US SKU (Android 4.2.2) and not 4.3 or 4.4
[Android General] tdamocles:
Will 5.0.17 root zip work on 5.0.16?
[Android General] perpe:
It will work only with 5.0.16.

As I said earlier, it's a fake update and this means it needs a higher number than the installed version.
[Android General] tdamocles:
Thanks for the clarity....

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Downloaded 5.0.16 from Asus and let it upgrade.... Can't get the .17 update to show up. It Is located on the SD card. Do I need to rename it to see it? Looks like the Asus doesn't see it as an update now.
[Android General] perpe:
Is it on the internal storage or external sd?

The internal is the right one. Sometime a reboot helps. Another way is to flash it with fastboot

"fastboot flash update <name-of-the-zip>"

You should also ensure, that the root update is for your sku. If you have an US sku use the US root file, if you have a WW sku, use the WW root zip.
[Android General] tdamocles:
Came from a rooted US 4.7.3.. I have the. US ROOT .17 on the SD.. Did a reboot a few times now. Before the .16 flash it saw the root .17 just fine. Now the triangle isn't showing..

Flashing root as an upgrade isn't working so fast boot I will try.

Fastboot worked.
[Android General] Droidman61:
error

Just keep getting error ??? Everyone has worked fine before.:(
[Android General] tdamocles:
I see you got xposed working on 4.3. You should post your findings here.
[Android General] fifthlake:
Can some tell me how to remove the update notification in the status bar? I'm rooted and I'm afraid my daughter is going to to accept the update as she likes to play on it all the time. Thanks.
[Android General] perpe:
Look at the xposed thread and Github repo. Everything is there, search the thread for ME302C.
[Android General] rob_z11:
Any love for lte version? My lte tablet is suffering from msm_hsic_host kernel wakelock bug which prevents my tablet from deep sleeping.

Any suggestions or help?
[Android General] perpe:
Sorry, but I don't own the LTE.
[Android General] tdamocles:
Is anyone else having the wifi not turning on after a reboot with the new. .16 update?
[Android General] AnatolDv:
Hi! How are things going with a custom rekovery for Asus MeMO PAD FHD 10? Who experimented? :confused:
[Android General] perpe:
At the moment (and maybe forever) it isn't possible to flash a custom recovery or boot image. The MeMO Pad FHD doesn't use the standard android boot.img format. Fastboot, boot and recovery images are all written into the same partition. This partition is maked as EFI. They don't reside as normal files in this partition, they are written from byte to byte.

This is the first problem. This means one has to be very careful, if he wants to modify something there. Mistakes can end up in a bricked device.

The second point is that each of this images are signed. It's seems to be something like secure boot. Without the signing key, that we don't own, we can't flash or boot an own image.

The kernel itself is also signed and we don't own this key, too. This is the third hurdle.

So, sure, you can try to create a custom recovery image, but because of the signing you can't flash it with fastboot or stock recovery.

You can try to find out how to write it to that EFI partition, with dd e.g., but this can end up in a bricked device or if you succed, it won't boot, because of the missing signing.

At the moment we don't have a chance to boot up a custom recovery or boot image.
[Android General] AnatolDv:
Sadly it. :( Nevertheless, thanks for the useful information! :highfive:

There is food for thought.
[Android General] Droidman61:
I have not.

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That being said what would be your suggestion for a good alternative to the Asus ME302C HD. That is that has the ability to have a custom rom and recovery installed to it.
[Android General] AnatolDv:
For the masters. For the study, may help service rum (in zip archive contains rus manual). There is the original recovery.img and other interesting things. ;)

http://yadi.sk/d/jVRhijOKGHcRa

PS: For model ME302KL
[Android General] perpe:
Please, open a new thread for it. This thread is for ME302C.
[Android General] Droidman61:
Your lucky I am on 5.16 and can't get 5.17 to work
[Android General] perpe:
5.0.17 is not a real update! It's a fake one to root the tablet. Please, read everything. The above method isn't recommended. It can brick your tablet.
[Android General] Ramer:
I just got the ME302C (US Version) today through Amazon. I've read the forum from page 20 on, but I'm holding off rooting because of a question I have. I let it go through 3 or 4 updates and it's now on 4.3 but the only reference I see to the firmware says "IFWI 51.33" Is that the firmware version? And if so, why is it newer than 5-0-11? Or is it???? :confused:
[Android General] JesseAaronSafir:
I understand that I took a risk doing it the way I did but why couldn't I get the update notification to show up your way in putting the full firmware zip on the internal sdcard?
[Android General] elryko:
Risky or not ?

Hi,

Sorry to ask but I really would like to understand clearly the risks before I make a mistake and I'm not sure about the method you refer to when you write "The above method isn't recommended".

I've seen this method explained p35 :

I have WW 5.0.16 installed on my tablet. I downloaded the WW_ME302C-V5.0.17-0-ota-user.zip file.

Can I brik my tablet if I use the method i've quoted above ?

Thanks for your advices.
[Android General] Ramer:
Sorry to reply to my own message. I finally figured out that the firmware version is part of the build number. I have 5.0.16 (unrooted as of now), there is a link a few pages back for 5.0.16 but when I click on it, it's for .17. Is there a link still for .16? I understand that once I've rooted I can then downgrade the firmware to 4.xx?

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Do I understand that I can use the 5.0.17 to root 5.0.16 as posted on page 20?

EDIT: I took the risk and placed 5.0.17 on my internal SD card, it WORKED and I'm rooted but I'm curious about two things: The firmware version still says 5.0.16 but if I understand correctly, 5.0.17 is fake and just to gain root? Also, there wasn't a build.prop file to replace but everything seems to be working fine and my root apps from the Playstore are working fine.
[Android General] Ramer:
Which version of Windows are you using? I tried installing that yesterday on Windows 8.1 and got a message from within the installer that my version of windows isn't supported! Anyways, as I posted above yours I still got root with page 20 post and 5.0.17 even though I was/am on 5.0.16.

Edit: I got it to install using compatibility mode. So next question is : I successfully flashed 4.73 via fastboot, it said it was successful but About Tablet still reports 5.0.16. Is that normal?
[Android General] intrepid24:
I am using Win 7

I don't understand your question. Why did you try to flash to 4.7.3?

If you have unroot 5016 all you need to do is apply the 5017 root patch (provided by perpe from the German forum) to gain root access. Make sure you use the appropriate US or WW version depending on your tablet. I posted the link for the US version in my above post
[Android General] Ramer:
I did that and have root. My question was about the firmware (bootloader). From what I've read, if I want to be able to use fastboot in the future I needed to downgrade the firmware. I did that but "About tablet" still reports that I'm still on 5.0.16.
[Android General] tdamocles:
Awesome!
[Android General] danbjorklund:
gbkelly, I'm curious as to how you and djsven created the rooted image. I've done my share of linux development but signed images and such in Android are a bit vexing to me. I'd love to know the process you used to do this.

in the meantime though Thanks a HUGE bunch!
[Android General] tdamocles:
Just checked it and it works with gravitybox.
[Android General] gbkelley:
I'm not sure how djsven did it, but I assume it was similar to what I did.

ASUS doesn't lock the bootloader and provides the OTA update file which has the entire /system folder.

Extract the system folder into a working folder on Linux (I use Ubuntu 12.04)

Add the su binary for root (took several tries to find the right binary version that would work with superSU)

Now the hardest (actually most time consuming) part was creating a shell script based on the updater-script that's in the OTA update to set all the perms and ownership on the files. These have to be correct or the MemoPad won't boot or other things 'won't' happen.

Once you've added binaries and set perms, make a new image file.

Create the new image file with this:

make_ext4fs -l 1344M -a system ME302C-US-Root.img system/

gzip it up and you're ready to flash using fastboot.

Had to use fastboot in Windoze as fastboot in Ubuntu doesn't work with MemoPad, doesn't recognize device (yet, still working on that one)

Extracting and modifying the kernel is another story and above my pay grade but it is winter so I may take on some development as a hobby since I have time inside. There are others now actively working on ROM development for this, so I'll let them take the lead and I'll learn by example.
[Android General] danbjorklund:
Thanks gbkelly!

I did not know that the boot loader was unlocked.

I've gone and downloaded the kernel source from Asus and after I figure out how to use git I'm going to try and build the kernel. It might be awhile and someone else could hourly beat me to it. :)
[Android General] gbkelley:
Check what is going on at:

http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_mode...sid=c87b172460e22c6f0021f69c3bd5a601&start=15

Looks like they are working on Kernel.
[Android General] fifthlake:
Worked perfectly, thanks a lot gbkelly!
[Android General] NikDoglio:
BootLoop after "erase system"

Sorry,I'have a big problem, after write "erase system" my tablet go in bootloop,because when i try to flash the new .img,it say "cannot load ME302C-US.img.gz"

I don't know what can i do now!! :crying:

PLEASE HELP ME!
[Android General] Turbojugend:
Have you tried re-downloading the file?
[Android General] sysbus6:
would this work on a memo 10 ME102A?
[Android General] fifthlake:
Deleted
[Android General] gbkelley:
No, totally different model. Sorry.