yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
Today i update my FonePad7 via OTA.

Root remains!
[Asus Fonepad 7] fabioganga:
Thanks so much, I'm gonna try right away.
[Asus Fonepad 7] woti23:
Thank you all, too!

The original build i had was 11.2.3.18.2-20141022 - i tried with the root zenfone app many, many times and was ready to give up.

The first try showed up something flickering about "demo mode" before it rebooted, and after rebooting the root checker app told me "not properly installed" and supersu or superuser would complain about the missing su binary. From now on disturbing android system messages popped up like "ADP or ADF missing or you don't have the permission" (if i remember correctly), the messages would just sit there without any possibility to click them away and the asus fonepad got unresponsive for a few seconds.

Trying again and again (with and without wifi on) it continously failed.

Without any hope for success i decided to make the OTA firmware update that showed up in notifications.

After succesfully updating the firmware (now 11.2.3.28-20141230) and rebooting the device and using root zenfone app again i got a success message, and one reboot later i opened supersu and it worked and so did installing busybox.

I can not believe the firmware update was responsible for success, so this is kind of mysterious.
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
Another method to root

1. Unpack Root fe170.zip

2. Place update_supersu.zip to root of your SD card.

3. Boot fonepad into FASTBOOT (Make shure the device is turned off. Press and hold powe and vol+ until you see the FASTBOOT menu)

4. Connect fonepad to pc.

5. Go to folder where you unpack Root fe170.zip

6. Launch launcher.bat

7. type ACCEPT

8 if all ok you will see

=======================================================================

DEVICE STATUS: FASTBOOT-ONLINE

DEVICE INFORMATION: EAOKBC000000 fastboot

=======================================================================

9. Then type T2

After this your phone pad will load CWM recovery. (Then its loadin yo may see on screen some stripes or othe artefacts. It's Normal)

10. Now use CWM recovery menu to install zip from SD card

11. Afte install zip go to reboot menu and select reboot system now (if you get question about to root your devise, ask yes)

12. Now boot normaly and install SuperSU.

Tested on android 4.4.2

P.S: Also nandroid backup work via online CWM
[Asus Fonepad 7] mezoxxx:
can i go back to stock Driodboot ?

this method can make asus demo appear
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
This recovery is just online recovery. It not replace stock droidboot, just loading CWM via USB.

Asus demo should not be apear. This metod do not use it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] mezoxxx:
it required factory reset ??

work fine no bugs ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] unicorn81:
this method work for me. Asus fe170cg on android 4.4.2 kitkat
[Asus Fonepad 7] mezoxxx:
Worked

no asus demo

thanks alot
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
it not required factory reset

I do not found any bugs. It is well-known method (via ClockWorkMode).
[Asus Fonepad 7] aabidhashmi:
root asus fonepad 7 fe170cg

Thanks a lot ... Working fine on my Fonepad 7

ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG)

Model K012

Firmware version - WW-11.2.3.28

KitKat 4.4.2

Thanks again
[Asus Fonepad 7] psxz:
Cwm recovery

if the above method to root does it through cmw so it means that we can have CWM!!!!!

Also the cwm is of dell venue 8......for the recovery i think we can remove recovery-from-boot.p from system so that it does boot into stock recovery.....Please anyone can test it as mine has bootloader bricked so not able to update to 4.4.2 :(

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[/COLOR [MENTION=5308728]gorunf[/MENTION] can u tell me the source from where you downloaded the zip file???:);)

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oh nd the method posted by [MENTION=5308728]gorunf[/MENTION] to root works for jb too....
[Asus Fonepad 7] F4T3:
Hey I attempted these steps after screwing around with rootzenfone 1.4.6r. So if you're stuck in 4.4 KK with the asus demo this may help you ...:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58926423&postcount=3
[Asus Fonepad 7] MAGNUS FORRESTER:
It worked, thanks :angel:
[Asus Fonepad 7] tbstroken:
i am looking for the missing link

where can i download fe170cg-root.zip , there is no link for that
[Asus Fonepad 7] psxz:
can anyone help me updating to 4.4.2 after downgrading to 4.3?? It fails on manual updating in stock recovery and a usb logo starts to appear.....Please help me fix it....
[Asus Fonepad 7] raptur3d:
THANK YOU! Heaven sent!

Confirmed! This approach works 100%.

I am on factory-stock kitkat upgraded to latest kitkat from OTA before following the steps.

Thank you for SuperSU! I was able to remove ASUS bloatware and speed up my fonepad.
[Asus Fonepad 7] renwa97:
Do you need to turn off mobile data, wifi and turn on airplane mode?
[Asus Fonepad 7] TinKode:
I have this problem too , with asus live demo servi , how can i stop it ? pls help me . Ty !
[Asus Fonepad 7] Etnad07:
The missing FE170CG-Root.zip contains drivers and the 3 files of Mr. Alden Roi.

Download ADB + Fastboot, and Intel Drivers from "How to Root ASUS Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) by Chodirin"dated Sep 16. Download only these 2 files and don't download the others. The other 3 files from Mr. Alden Roi. Maybe this intelandroidDrvsetup1.1.5exe will work. Follow my steps thoroughlly and carefully."

The FE170CG-Root.zip was gone and you can use the first 2 files form Chodirin and the 3 files from Mr. Alden Roi. Then follow my procedures.Go to No. 21 where Renwa asks a lot of questions regarding installation of drivers and see also the corrections that I made in the procedure. After rooting a number times you will succeed. Make sure you use Windows 7. Windows gave problems according to Renwa.

If you update your tablet the rooting will be gone. This time use the rootzenfone procedure by Eko Sunaryo following the procedures strictly in the YouTube or go to link How to Root Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) Kitkat by Mr. Alden Roi. If Live Demo appearing, Chodirin said to root again and it will be gone. If not solved use my procedure VI. Download Rootzenfone.apk from "How to Root Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) Kitkat" by Alden Roi. Just asks me if you have problems. I hope you will succeed.

My procedure is downgrade the ROM, Root, then upgrade the ROM, Root Using Zenfone.apk then remove Live Demo Problem. Just hit the thanks button if I helped you.

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Read procedure VI of my procedures if you are rooted and follow the steps. If not rooted use my procedures, rootzenfone.apk technique or new procedures from others. Hope I helped you. Hit the thanks button if I helped you

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Try to use my procedures, maybe it will help you. My procedure is downgrade the ROM, then ROOT, the Upgrade the ROM, the ROOT using Zenfone.apk. See statements above and the corrections in the procedures.

Hit the thanks button if Ihelped you.
[Asus Fonepad 7] borrelee:
Hi, you method really work,

But still cannot remove demo stops, crash app. or at least can you tell me how to install another firmware from CN to WW.

I already download from Official asus removed firmwares, since its a padfone one.

Simply I am stack here, what I am doing wrong.

Instructions are so easy but simply doesn't work.

I did it before with some HTC fones but with this one I am really stuck

Pls help me
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
Hi!

Try this to solve:

1) start file manager like root explorer

2) go to system/app or system/priv-app (path is depends on the version)

3) do install Asus Demo

4) do install Asus Demo Service

5) during installation you will see error, its normal

After this steps Asus Demo will be disabled.

I dont try this , but some people say this method work.
[Asus Fonepad 7] sridharb:
Works very well on latest firmware (WW_V11.2.3.31) also

Thank you again.
[Asus Fonepad 7] G.Ashwinkumar:
Guys please help me. I dont know where to start reading this thread. As far as i read i think root is available but we downgrade root it with one of the two methods or do both. Then upgrade and for each update again root it and say no no to asus bloat. But the initial roots sometimes fail and we do stuff again. So can someone give me a current update on what works and what not? How do i root successfully?

Any custom roms? Any recovery images? Any kind of development?

Note: Running Windows 8.1 x64(In pc)
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Asus Fonepad help!

Guys, i have created a thread here. Please take a look.

This thread is especially for you!
[Asus Fonepad 7] jeffrey roy:
thanks a lot man....

youre the man...i fix my fonepad using ur method.....u save me........i'm very thankfull.....almost lose hope...but never gave up!!!! so happy
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
I'm waiting for Lollipop and a TWRP / Philz touch recovery! Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Asus Fonepad 7] jeffrey roy:
this method save my bootloop problem!!

thanks for this gorunf!!!! you save my fone from bootloop... i used this method to install my zip firmware from sd card...

and my fone booted normally after install new firmware!!!

now i wonder if i can install CWM into my fone..coz rom manger apk shows that my fe 170cg fonepad is not yet supported by CMW recovery???
[Asus Fonepad 7] aleksamaki:
HI,

does anybody know will it be lollipop update for this device?

Thanks.
[Asus Fonepad 7] mamborol:
Tried this method, but cant install SuperSU. prompt SU binary error = "SU binary not installed supersu cannot install".

Please assist
[Asus Fonepad 7] gorunf:
Do you get any errors at step 10, the you install zip ftom sd with su binnaries?
[Asus Fonepad 7] mamborol:
These are logs. Should I reset to factory setting before rooting? I also encountered that the External SD cannot be mount.

********************************************************************

FASTBOOT TETHERED RECOVERY LAUNCHER 01-12-2015

********************************************************************

====================================================================

DEVICE STATUS: ADB-ONLINE

DEVICE INFORMATION: adb server

====================================================================

copy needed files to our device

target reported max download size of 157286400 bytes

sending '/tmp/recovery.zip' (3477 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.691s]

writing '/tmp/recovery.zip'...

OKAY [ 0.619s]

finished. total time: 1.315s

target reported max download size of 157286400 bytes

sending '/tmp/recovery.launcher' (469 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.500s]

writing '/tmp/recovery.launcher'...

OKAY [ 0.619s]

finished. total time: 1.124s

target reported max download size of 157286400 bytes

sending '/system/bin/cp' (158 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.483s]

writing '/system/bin/cp'...

OKAY [ 0.618s]

finished. total time: 1.106s

issue fastboot oem "backup_factory" command to start cwm recovery:

...
[Asus Fonepad 7] mamborol:
anyone can help? Used the method by gorunf, but when i tried to install SuperSU, it says "SU binary not installed supersu cannot install"
[Asus Fonepad 7] Neocassius:
Data loss after rooting

I have rooted my phone with gorunf's metod, but now every time i restart my phone there is data loss. Sometimes its just a cople of apps missing, but once everything i installed was lost.

Can someone help me with this problem?
[Asus Fonepad 7] cnuis2cool:
I have successfully rooted my Fonepad 7 FE170CG. I have followed the link http://www.howtorootmy.com/how-to-root-fonepad-7-fe170cg-k012-kitkat/
[Asus Fonepad 7] Gyrxiur:
Lollipop came out yesterday, anyone managed how to root it? Thanks

edit: I've rooted it by flashing boot.img and fastboot.img from latest kitkat, than booting online recovery and flashing latest beta supersu 2.49, which should support lollipop and than flashing back lollipop boot.img and droidboot.img. Rootchecker says I am rooted, but problem is, that I can't write to system partition. I have mounted it as R/W of course. Anybody knows hot to fix this?

edit2: somehow it started to work and I don't even know what I did, I've used sdfix and flashed busybox from zip and deleted some system apps to get some free space in system partition
[Asus Fonepad 7] lordriguez:
Thanks for your method! Try another root explorer I use Solid explorer beta and it's works flawless! :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
help

could you guys please help me? i was trying to downgrade from lollipop to kitkat ... but i accidentally erased my system ....

now i dont have OS and i cant flash any roms in it but i can still manage to go in cwm recovery and fastboot....

could you guys please help me :(

i have deleted my cwm backup long ago but they said its the only way via adb sideload.. but i have nothing now.. :( :crying:
[Asus Fonepad 7] Gyrxiur:
rename firmware zip file to k012_sdupdate.zip and copy it to root of sdcard, then in droidboot mode select recovery
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
i tried that too.. it throws an error and it doesnt even start intalling update :(

edit : tried again to see if it was working now but still the same problem... it just stays on black screen and throws an error message.....
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
i canot install lollipop update

I know that lollipop update just came but untried it to install twice and it was unsuccessful I asked asus about it but they replied that update for your phone will be available from 23 onwards ..... did installed update? was it successful ?
[Asus Fonepad 7] Olfein:
install 4.3 WW V10.32.1.33.1 after install the first kit kat firmware
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
okay. somehow i managed to revive my phone...

deleted

> system / data / cache no OS at all..

but revived it through our temp cwm and flashed the latest KK firmware then format cache / data..

i was kinda wondering why everytime i tried to update to lollipop or flash a simple system update it always throws a error and my device wont boot at all.. ( need to reflash a FW on CWM again )

any ideas?
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
It did not worked on lollipop can you give me any way to root for lollipop on asus gonepad7 fe170cg thank you
[Asus Fonepad 7] Thevenine:
You should try Gyrxiur's method above. I also upgraded to lollipop today and have been looking for a way to root. Cheers!
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
I bricked my FE170CG

Hi all Fonepad owners !

I think I bricked mine bad !

I tried to upgrade to Lollipop by installing full firmware from Asus website.

The process went well, but after restart I got a lot of "system UI stopped" and "Asus Launcher stopped"

droidboot is diferent now (see picture)

I tried to fastboot flash boot.img, fastboot.img back from older firmeware but notjing seems to work.

Any useful suggestions please?
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
From your screen above press vol up or down to go recovery mode. Then can press power to go.
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
Tried to install older version many times, it stopped with error
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
Is there the option to install from external SD in recovery screen?
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
yes, by selecting recovery mode I can install from my SD

I have K012_SDUPDATE.zip in root of my sd card, the installation process begin then after 1-2min it stops with errors
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
then you need to search the ASUS platform-tools.zip

use that to clean your device, mean you will lost all you data if was not backup.

I did clean these two then flash the LolipopFirmware

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase recovery
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
earse cache OK

erase recovery ERROR

and how to flash the lollipop? it wont accept .zip file

thx
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
you don't need to quote all the time, the message is just above.

ignore the recovery, and erase the below list.

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase system

fastboot erase userdata

After that wipe data again from the device then reboot

I did this and after reboot I can flash Lollipop firmware. This may cause I do root the device before upgrading this firmware.

After this it should able to flash from the downloaded firmware in the device. else you need to do manually form the SD.

PS : process of flashing is really longer than normal. Be patient.
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
After erasing OK, I got an error while flashing update : "problem with creating OTA update file"

I got an error installing form sd too

I flashed before boot.img and droidboot.img (from the lollipop firmeware) to boot partition, can this be a problem?
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
I will not flash individual part if not sure how it work.

For my case I feel the OTA update file or my root unit are conflict.

After erase the above with fast boot it could flash the firmware from recovery.

Let other help you on other approach. Sideload flash also not yet try.
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
Upgrade seems to be running smouthly for now:

erase cache / system / userdata

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img

(boot.img & droidboot.img from lollipop firmeware, just to reset all boot changes)

update from sd card (recovery mode)

Thank you [MENTION=268046]basf[/MENTION] for the great help
[Asus Fonepad 7] basf:
Next .. find the way to root it.
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
Root FE170CG aka K012 with new Lollipop firmware "UL-K012-WW-12.8.1.26-user":

Follow procedures [MENTION=4821597]social-design-concepts[/MENTION]

<http://xdaforums.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096>

- Use latest file "IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015"

<http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60770086&postcount=352>

- Use Trigger option "T4"

Mine rooted this way.
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
Can you explain me the steps clearly or give me your mail id
[Asus Fonepad 7] amedmed:
I got a new problem

During installation of lollipop firmeware, I now got this message error :

Installing update...
Updating 3F Modem firmeware image
script succeeded: result was [/system]
E:Can't open /dev/block/by-name/misc
(Permission denied)

It just restart and re-initiate the update, and loop again
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
Please refer to post #219 for rooting steps.

File "Root_fe170" is actually "IntelAndroid-FBRL-01-17-2015" and proper credits should be given to [MENTION=4821597]social-design-concepts[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2472806]vampirefo[/MENTION] for the temporary/online/tethered custom recovery session for which I rooted my Kitkat.

Latest "IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015" rooted my Lollipop device by "T4" option, thanks to them again.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
so the zip file used on out KK or JB can be also used to root L?
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
Eureka I just got succeeds and rooted my lollipop successfully

Thanks a 1000 tons man

For the amazing idea and starring with us.... :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] chiaotzu:
I followed quoted steps, but not able to boot into droidboot. Still booting into fastboot mode even after pressing volume up + power button. Please provide a solution.

Thank you.
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
Just download update from asus website put it in internal memory and restart the phone you will be notified for update .... follow the steps and enjoy
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
finally rooted my Fonepad... Lollipop FW..

removed some useless apps but still low on internal storage :(

heres what i did after some time for having a serious softbricks

download Latest KK fw

download latest L fw

flashed the KK rom through tethered cwm

reboot into droidboot

> format cache / userdata / system

> rebooted and reflahed the latest KK rom..

> after reboot download the .34 update ( 2 mb )

> flash the lollipop rom

well thats what i did to mine after a serious soft bricks because i need to revert back to kitkat or flash some fw but throwing an error..

good luck guys :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
i want to flash my phone can you guied me?

Is there any way to install recovery on this....i tried to find cwm and twrp recovery for k012 buy didn't got any thing....i tried foldermount and it had done something wrong with it i cant access memory internal and external too.....every app is stopped working.....canyou guoed me to install rom extenaly through pc or something cause i cant find a way...thank you in advance
[Asus Fonepad 7] chiaotzu:
I am not able to boot into droidboot mode to flash the update.zip. I have tried following things to boot into droidboot mode, but failed.

1. I tried to press volume up + power button, but instead of booting into droidboot mode, it is booting into fastboot mode.

2. I tried to press volume down + power button, but it is not going into any mode and stuck on the ASUS logo screen.

3. I tried to select recovery from fastboot mode and pressed power button to go into recovery mode, but it restarts and shows green droid with "error" message.

4. I booted into fastboot mode and erased cache / system / userdata and flashed boot.img and droidboot.img from lollipop. But still giving me same error.

5. I tried run online recovery from IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR by using T3 and T4, but no luck. It is not booting into CWM.

Please help me in booting into droidboot mode so that I can flash kitkat or lollipop ROM. Thanks in advance.
[Asus Fonepad 7] BigBadWolf90:
i got a hard time too. every method i already try from OTA to droidboot even custom recovery but still no luck installing lollipop. At the end i just use kitkat :crying:
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
- Our device has a locked bootloader so the only way now to access custom recovery is through the temporary/tethered CWM recovery session mentioned earlier for rooting.

- In tethered CWM recovery, you can try flashing the rom from external sdcard (>>install zip>>choose zip from ext sdcard>>rom.zip). I have done it this way.

- Please make a nandroid before tinkering again.

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[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
You can download 650 mb firmware from asus web site and put it in your sd card it will notify you for update when you restart your tab. me and many of us had done in this way cause ota are waste full

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[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
[MENTION=6614824]imsanskarsharma[/MENTION]

Am curious how you de-brick and got OS back. Is the rom file in internal/external sdcard and is flashing by stock recovery (droidboot>>recovery) or tethered recovery?

[MENTION=3661769]chiaotzu[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6687771]BigBadWolf90[/MENTION]

- Bootloader with IFWI Version: 64.25 (KK) >> use option "T2"

- Bootloader with IFWI Version: 64.33 (LP) >> use option "T4"

ie. if you have followed previous posts on how to enter into a tethered recovery session.

[MENTION=6683252]Blanc_WhiteHeart[/MENTION]

You finally figured it out, congrats.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Blanc_WhiteHeart:
we should request for Asus for a tool to unlock a boot loader... that would be a very big help to us i think :/
[Asus Fonepad 7] imsanskarsharma:
http://xdaforums.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096

Follow this link and after pressing T4 you will see that can recovery is open in your tab.....I downloaded Rom for my tab from official web site of Asus and placed it in sd card..... i first of all flashed data/catch / dalvik catch wipe out and then selected install zip from external sd card......this is how i de brick my tab.......this will install fresh copy of lollipop and you have to follow the steps to root as suggested......

Note:- visualising some glitches on tab screen are normal dont panic you will get what you want
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
And just to share further, this is what I did after gaining LP root on device:

- to regain system access, flashed "BusyBox-1.23.2.zip" through tethered recovey

- for some privacy, push apk files "adaway" and "appopsxposed" into system>>priv-app and install

Hope this this is usefull to some of you.