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[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
Thanks for your answer Dr. Psycho,

But is there any chance to brick the fonepad7 if I use some of these "many" generic tools ? For example, is possible to get writen or to overwrite something on the wrong partition and with that to screw the booting of the tablet, or at least could you tell which one is min safe, let say "risky" and to avoid if you could suggest and which one is fully safe?

Would your server be running these days ?

Thanks !

Greetz!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
I need Asus to send 5.2.2 users an update.

Yes, there's always a risk involved.

Yes. I'll change the "(ACTIVE)" in the title of this thread to "(INACTIVE)" if/when I take the server offline.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
I'm updating now ... :)

I just updated to 3.2.4 and trying to get your update but it says that your server is busy...

I'll keep trying ...

Thanks !!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
Are you sure you're following the instructions clearly? You're supposed to check for updates without my server once.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
That I already did and there was one new update to 5.1.6 and I didn't accept this update, then I went to stop two processes and to clear data of them and finaly I changed DNS to your IP but I still get that there is network problem or server is busy ...

I'm keep trying ...

I'm located in the Netherlands ...

I Have you some tips what should I do with my router if there is maybe something to block your incoming files ?

Greetz !
[Asus Fonepad 7] razvangfilimon:
Ref. 5.2.2 root

Basically you need that ASUS issue an 5.2.3 update?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
My server is working perfectly fine. I just checked.

Can you post your build number?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
The version doesn't matter. There just needs to be an update to 5.2.2.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
What I have now in About tablet is:

Firmware version: 54.37

Android version: 4.2.2

Baseband version: 1342G_1.16.0_1016

Kernel version: 3.4.34-00004-ga6cbc33

android@mec7 #1

Wed Oct 16 18:0059 CST 2013

Build number: JDQ39WW_epad-V3.2.4-20131016

000053_201307241030

What should I do now ? Because, there was an update to 5.1.6 which I refused...

Greetz !
[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
Files

Hi Dr. Psycho,

Could you upload somwehere the update files so that I can arrange fake server to update fonepad from there, because I can't reach your server at all... Or is there an another way to do this ?

Thanks !
[Asus Fonepad 7] Boombastical:
Finally !

First of all I want to thank to you Dr. Psycho for all of your effort and for what you do for the community.

After hours of trying to reach the server of Dr. Psycho it is finally succeed and I have obtained the "OTADelusion" update within SuSuperuser.

I just followed the instructions from the first post and it was succesful.

If there are any questions about it I will like to answer if I know.

Greetings to all !!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] ATULDUMBRE:
Root Suscessful

Thanks Dr. Psycho,

Was just waiting to arrive my Fonepad,:D

Received today and rooted with your method,

Worked great without any hassle :good::good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] markolino72:
back to stock?

it is possible to come back to stock rom or original rom after otadelusion?
[Asus Fonepad 7] markolino72:
fonepad7 FW 5.1.6 devloppers help please!

THE OTA download goes to /cache and its named dlpkgfile (unrecognized file "?")

can someone copy 3.2.4 before upgrading please? TY

can someone help here please

there is a way to root this firmware and put it back in /cache folder?

+ /cache/recovery/ command file? (--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile) with this Inside

http://www.mediafire.com/download/616pb4eepi2wnpl/ASUS_FONEPAD7_FW_5.1.6.zip

ty for help
[Asus Fonepad 7] Gorthan:
if I can help tell me what you need: D i have 5.2.2 localizated italian ;)
[Asus Fonepad 7] myatkaung:
I can go to bootloader. Press power and volume up at the same time until it shows an android figure. The options are

1. reboot Droidboot

2. reboot

3. factory reset

4. sd download

5. power off

It also says

fastboot init.....

fastboot online

fastboot waiting for cmd...

So can any one install su and supersu via fastboot?
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Do you know what fastboot is?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Harwest:
No, this impossible.

Fastboot mode used on ARM-based systems, we have x86 and it named 'Droidboot'.

Fastboot commands set does not work here.

I think that a full root on this tablet we never get.

Most importantly, it is the application that checks the signature IFWI partitions on system startup. Even if you got root method on dr.Psycho add/remove some components in 'system' partition can bricked you tablet.

Someone tried to integrate received root system component updates Gmail, Maps, Google+, GMScore and others in the system ROM (eg using Titanium Backup pro) ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] markolino72:
OTA not working anymore

i rooted with otadelusion

i tried to flash things over droidboot (sd download) and now my fonepad seems to not get OTA updates anymore

when i connect fonepad 7 to usb 3.0 port Windows 8 (not working on usb 2.0 port) droid boot shows "WAITING FOR DOWNLOAD"???? )

in the OTA update file there is a boot.img.p and fastboot.img.p in the patch directory

please can someone provide FW 3.2.4 dumped from cacche folder??? or full cache directory PLEASE

also what are the default DNS1/DNS2 for asus server?

i find strange that asus dont provide firmware, fonepad 6 that have almost the same specs have firmware provided???

about what, they are afraid to provide firmware?

its a nice tablet but screen is too yellow (fonepad is better) and the sound is very,very bad, upper speaker seems to not support very well audio Boost, if you dont use audio boost the sound is ridicoulously unaudible, NICE PROTO but asus f*Cke D all of us

i hope with time devlopers will know better x86 tablets i also read some xda threads about galaxy tab 10.1 that have the same processor, they use odin to flash...??? i think if otadelusion flash is possible we must flash everything!!!!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Clark Joseph Kent:
When there is something constructive and worth addressing on Members issues....it will be handled. Thread Cleaned....due to the rants/unneeded Posts.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Harwest:
New OTA update

Yesterday Asus begins distribute a new partial system update #5.2.5, approx. size ~130Mb.

Dear Psycho, how about root new firmware? :cool:
[Asus Fonepad 7] markolino72:
needed 3.2.4 dlpkgfile

Hello i've rooted with your method

Now i nned to send my fonepad 7 to service repair....

can you provide me 3.2.4 dlpkgfile please, i need to restore some files....apk deleted etc... defaalt mp3, movie....ty

or someone else reading this can extract dlpkgfile (3.2.4 with root explorer) before upgrading ty ty ty
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
I'm a little busy right now, but I think I can work on a 5.2.2 root in 3 to 4 days.

Can I get some volunteers for testing? Keep in mind that this will involve big risks and I can't guarantee anything. Once I get a couple of testers confirm perfectly working root on 5.2.2, I'll release it to everyone else.

If you're interested to be a tester, post here or send me a private message. I'll send you the instructions when ready.

Sorry, I don't have a rooted tablet.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
I want to test :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] markolino72:
no more fonepad 7

i had a upper speaker problem so i went to the store and i add the video Skype issue ( i was unable to enable camera and the sound was terribly horrifying me) to my problems....the tablet was rooted i just removed the su file, They instantly propose me to take a new one!!!! i mentioned again my Skype video problem , and they propose me to take another device

i took a dell venue 8 pro 32g wifi, but lack of phone and 3g and no GPS!!!! lol they must be kidding us with sh*t devices

i will receive the dell venue in a cuple of days and i think i will sell it.............i refund the money from the fonepad 7 in a certain way....

i just was surpised that my midi keyboard worked through usb with not too much latency and outputting audio from usb to a dac(wireles

s) i just plug a usb dongle...with usb audio player and the tablet was converted to an cool hifi device! but i not found the way to use my nas hdd to build a Library on android....

i have a fonepad (second hand buyed 3 month old) that seems to work well no issues at all !!! i think i will sell it too ANDROID IS NOT MY CUP OF TEA, or i will use it almost for gps cause it costed me around 150 and its a good deal for a 7 inch gps ( witth tomtom aplication)

Mod Edit: Links removed. Please do not post paid apps on xda

note: the tomtom folder must be in internal sdcard

and some cool $ apks tested on fonepad 7

Mod Edit: Links removed. Please do not post paid apps on xda

TO ALL FONEPAD 7 USERS :::: DON'T DELETE ANYTHING ON YOUR ROOTED TABLET IT WILL BE LOST FOREVER

ps:i also tried to update the rooted fonepad 7 to 5.1.6 but the update hangs.....maybe cause i deleted system application that the update process was unable to PATCH (i think) i tried to remove lines pointing for missing apllications in the update script but update failed again

this fonepad 7 seems to be a great device and powerfull....butmy video Skype problem was essential for a tablet to me

and the sound of the speakers was really really bad boomy and distorting and thats was very uncomfortable

thx to your effort Dr and i hope you will able to debrick! very strange that asus dont provide firmware! will the flash from sd never work on this tablet????
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
nothing new happened dr? :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] cnpc1984:
Hi Dr. Psycho

Firmware version: 54.37

Android version: 4.2.2

Baseband version: 1343G_1.17.0_1023

Kernel version: 3.4.34 android@mec7 #1

Mon Oct 28 12:45:12 CST 2013

Build number: JDQ39.CN_epad-V3.2.4-20131028

000053_201307241030

This is my device information，I hope you help me to solve it.

And I don't have Google service system framework, I need to install it to support my software. Is there any way? Looking forward to your answer, thank you
[Asus Fonepad 7] razvangfilimon:
i want to test root for 5.2.2

Hi, i want to test root for 5.2.2. What is the worst that can happend? Brick my device?

---------- Post added at 04:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------

Hi, ASUS issued an 20.02.2014 ADB drivers for aour Fonepad. Is any use for Root? http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad_7_ME372CG/#support
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
yea!

and then u can give it to service center for repair! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] CoaBalboa:
users with aquired root permision, can u dump a system partition via recovery or adb?

ASUS FonePad 7 via TapaTalk
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
how it would b useful when there is no recovery or app to flash it on phone???
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
Update: I've had even less time than I estimated. I'll have the initial test version ready either today or tomorrow.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
good to hear that!

hope we can root it soon! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] CoaBalboa:
And of what use do we have ASUS sistem if they upload it on the net, if we don't have a recovery or app to flash it, as you say.

this sistem could be recompiled and make it an update as ASUS would do with original sistem.
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
Did any rooted user tried xposed framework
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
firmware file flashed by droidboot not recoery
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
5.2.2 WW version uploaded and post updated. Enjoy! Sorry it took so long.

I need some help from 5.2.2 TW, and CN users to make a version of OTADelusion for those versions. Send me a message if you want to get root on one of these version and are willing to spend a few minutes to help me get some values from your build.prop file.
[Asus Fonepad 7] qianw:
sorry i just follow your steps, but my me372cg is not rooted properly as my second dns is not empty and i can't change it.. :(

p.s. i just find that my second dns can be changed (its defualt value is 8.8.4.4, i didn't change it..).

why i change the first dns as 54.199.182.119, but it doesn't take effect.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
as i did rooting on 5.2.2

when u change DNS and clear data of CMclient and DMclient u need some reboot and trying to get it available!

i tried 3-4 times and then got new update message!

EDIT:

@Dr.Psycho do u think that if we active survival mode in supersu then we can update to 5.2.5?

(if anybody wants to test i can share pro key for activating this item!just mail me )

and also i think there is an update for supersu.apk and binary

please check it :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
i installed the root update but apps cant get root access

i got full access now:)
[Asus Fonepad 7] gehstock:
Root on JSS15Q.WW_epad-v5.2.2_20131218 well Done , thank you very much
[Asus Fonepad 7] Dr. Psycho:
TL;DR: No.

I'm fairly sure the OTA survival function will work as intended, but a ROM verification is triggered after every update. If you've made any changes to the system, it'll brick itself. Or at least that's my working theory. So SuperSU will survive, but your tablet won't boot.

If there are any brave souls willing to test OTA updates on rooted devices, I can make a modified OTA update that (I hope) will skip the ROM verification. I can't be certain that it'll work, but I can reduce the chances of bricking. Let me know if any of you are interested.

I'm fairly sure I used the latest version available as an update package from Chainfire's site. For future versions of OTADelusion, I'll use the latest available version of SuperSU. For now, users can update manually.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
it worked on fonepad fhd 6
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
[MENTION=2622558]Dr.Psycho[/MENTION] plz explain in 1st post for unrooting for guys that have v3.2.4 and then they can update to 5.2.2 and root again
[Asus Fonepad 7] Erario:
Rooted my fonepad 7 with 5.2.2 WW, thanks bro! :good:

Now there's a way to lock the risk of upgrading to 5.2.5?

Every time I reboot it asks me to update with the latest official release, it would also be interesting to know what happens with rooted terminl if you do it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
i've made a backup of my system folder

will upload it asap (its ~ 1.4gb! so difficult for me to upload(my internet speed) )

maybe in parts so will be easy for people to dl

its odex

can we de-odex it?or put a deodex gapps for jb 4.3?

@ all

any other file/folder need to be backed up?
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
first of all deselect the flag autodownload on wifi

you could freeze system program for updates, or rename it (for example .bak) with a root explorer
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
move these files to another folder for future use maybe and removing this message for now

CMclient.apk

CMclient.odex

DMclient.apk

DMclient.odex

by using a file explorer.

this removes system update
[Asus Fonepad 7] Erario:
For now i simply click "NO" to the update request and when i reboot the device there's no advice, so work fine without removing apk and odex.

Thanks!
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
As u wish,but its better to remove bloats!for more ram.i got around 500mb free ram.
[Asus Fonepad 7] tapioco2000:
could you make a list of all bloats you've removed?

i think it's better rename (for example CMclient.apk.bak) instead of removing
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
I dont mean to completely delete them!!

i mean just move them to your pc for backup

And renaming ,yea it works too

ill provide a list this night,now i must go out and dont have time!!!sry! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Omadon:
First-time Android user trying to root.....

Hi guys,

I'd like to start with that I am *completely* new to the Android system and basically don't have a clue about most of the posts here, a 99% noob so to speak.

I DO want to root my new Asus Fonepad 7, though, and would like to ask for someone to take me at the hand and write down a small list of things I have to do.

My System info:

model number K00E

Android version 54.37

Android version 4.2.2

Kernel 3.4.34

Build number JDQ39.WW_epad-V3.2.4-20131016 000053_201307241030

I looked at Dr. Psycho's method and I am sure I can handle that. Is there *anything* I have to do before that ? Or can I just follow his steps ?

Would it be wise to update to a higher version before rooting ? 5.1.6. or 5.2.2 or 5.2.5 ? How can I update to these versions and can I root the Fonepad afterwards with Dr. Psycho's method ? What are the advantages of the updates ?

Thanks in advance, guys, otherwise I am completely lost here.....
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
if u are as noob as u said and dont know well about android i suggest u to DONT root your fonepad7!

coz if u done something wrong and screw up! then there is no way to back to default and make it work!

its better to work with your tab for days and then if u feel that its necessary then try to root it!

and also dont update so u have a chance for rooting! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
Bloats that ive removed w.o any problems! :D

6screenshot in a zip,just see them! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Omadon:
...thanks for reminding me, I know the risks. I have been a member here for 10 years and did some flashing with the Universal, so all of this is not 100% new to me. :)

So does that mean I can't root after the OTA update ? Can I only root with 4.2.2 ? I have seen other members here who said they successfully rooted from 5.1.6 or 5.2.2 or 5.2.5 .

Is that possible, yes or no ?

Thanks....
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
ok

yea,when root it then maybe it will break by updating!

yea u can.but if u dont need hot-spoting then i suggest u to update 4.3(5.2.2) and then root it coz of better stability and performance!
[Asus Fonepad 7] Omadon:
Thanks.

I don't understand what you mean with hot-spotting....

At this moment, the only OTA update I am being offered is 5.1.6. I have seen that rooting won't work with 5.1.6.

How do I get to 5.2.2 ???

I am pretty confused right now....
[Asus Fonepad 7] cnpc1984:
Maybe I can get 5.2.2 CN information, or to get my equipment upgrades to 5.2.2. What kind of information?

build and build.prop ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] MEHRDAD595:
settings-> more...->tethering & wifi hotspot->wifi hotspot

for sharing your internet connection ! :)

got it?

it will disabled in android 4.3 JB.so if u dont need it in future then its better to update(btw,i asked some guys to help me to fix it and make it work)

u must upgrade to 5.1.6 and then u can upgrade to 5.2.2(its something like step by step updating!not a whole system update [3.2.2->3.2.4->5.1.6->5.2.2->5.2.5] )

just extract your build.prop and give it to DR.Psycho and he will get any info he needs! :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] Fuad.kh:
boot loop

I installed xposed firmware and now i am stuck at boot animation adb detected my device at boot animation but adb say the device is offline :(

edit: problem solved with factory reset thanks to EvilDragonEX
[Asus Fonepad 7] theodorep63:
Hello all

I have a Fonepad 7 v3.2.4 rooted, following Dr Psycho's directions (thanks again Dr Psycho :laugh: )... Now, I found the two zip files with partial updates, one from 3.2.4 to 5.1.6 and the second one from 5.1.6 to 5.2.2... Of course, I'd like to update my phone to 5.2.2 and root it again... My question is, how am I going to do that?

If I read instructions well, I have to rename each file to Asus_bundle.zip and update with two files, and then (try to) root again...

Is that correct? Any one can verify that? Should I have to do (or NOT do) something?

Thank you very much for your help...

Theodore
[Asus Fonepad 7] Omadon:
I have *exactly* the same request as Theodorep63....
[Asus Fonepad 7] eagleofdeath13:
XPosed framework is a repairable brick, i've tried a DPI changer, and factory reset can't repair it :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] theodorep63:
Hello all

I dared to update my fonepad... I put partial update from 3.2.4 to 5.1.6 on external SD Card, renamed it Asus_bundle.zip (the A letter is capital) and powered off the phone... VolKeyDown+Power when phone booted, on lower left corner said "SAFE MODE"... Repeated procedure 2-3 times and on last one, said "Factory settings restore"... So, this is wrong key written in thread for update... Another attempt with ColKeyUp+Power phone booted in bootloader mode... I found choice to update from SD Card, procedure started but interrupted with an error message (I was so upset I didn't have time to write it down) about image folder was wrong... And a dead robot :( I pushed keys for some time and suddenly phone rebooted and started procedure like it was first time operated... When I configured it, found OTA update v5.1.6... I'm downloading it now and then will try to update to v5.2.2 to be able to root again...

Anybody can give me a clue, as to what went wrong or what I did wrong and what to take care for my second update?

TIA

Theodore
[Asus Fonepad 7] theodorep63:
Seems I can't update my fonepad from 5.1.6 to 5.2.2... I put Asus_bundle.zip to root of external card, powered off the phone...Pressing VolUp+Power (that's the right combination) takes phone to droidboot... Choose External SD Card, phone seems to read Asus_bundle.zip, then "reboots" to droidboot again, message "Erasing" then "Success" and "Press VolDown key"... Reboot, wizard starts but checking it, says 5.1.6... Tried "Asus_bundle.zip" in upper case (because I saw it in capital) like this "ASUS_BUNDLE.zip" but nothing happened... Same version... Any clues?

TIA

Theodore
[Asus Fonepad 7] Omadon:
It seems that Theodorep63 and me are the only people here left in this forum.... :(

I was a bit worried after his last news that he couldn't OTA update from 5.1.6 to 5.2.2, but only to 5.2.5. Do I have the correct impression, that ASUS is in fact trying to prevent people from rooting the Fonepad 7 ?

Well anyway, I went ahead and rooted from 4.2.2, as nobody here was kind enough to let me know how to update to 5.2.2.

So now with the root, can I get rid of all the bloatware on the device ? Will it be ok to uninstall everything I don't need ?

Some advice or a short list would be appreciated.....

PS: Also, the system tried to update a large system file after the root over OTA, something big like 200 MB, I cancelled that. Any clues what that was ? I thought that system updates weren't possible after rooting.....