yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Fonepad 7] cdefgahc:
Lollipop

HI,

yesterday I rooted my fone Fe170CG, worked fine without problems, it's more complicated like the last root with Kitkat - but it will take some time.........15-20 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYkld-EDoI

Up to now everything works really smooth, I updated from rooted Version WW_V11.2.3.21.5

The internal storage is nearlly filled only with android, only 230MB left.
[Asus Fonepad 7] b0by:
downgrade

I cant post links cuz i have low posts number, but I installed intel drivers, adb and fastboot, reboot in fastboot/droidbot.

Get firmware WW_V11.2.3.33, copy it on sd card.

Extract from firmware boot.img, fastboot.img, splashscreen.img in adb folder, then commands:

fastboot devices

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase system

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash splashscreen splashscreen.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

Now keep tablet connected to pc and using IntelAndroid-FBRL-01-17-2015.7z start temporary CWM recovery.

In CWM recovery chose install.zip - chose zip fromsd card, and select WW_V11.2.3.33.zip

BUT you should now that something get screwed cuz now i can install firmware only using temp CWM recovery.

Even if i place official lillipop zip on sd card, and chose to install update from normal notification, android gets stuck at error in the middle of upgrading.
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Corrupt firmware zip file and SD card can also be a problem. Try downloading the firmware again freshly and copy it to a formatted SD card....
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
This is my mathematic guess,

WW-12.8.1.26 (LP) = WW-11.2.3.33 (KK) + WW-11.2.3.34

Meaning, to upgrade to LP from KK you must OTA update to WW-11.2.3.34 (the missing file which is causing all those bootloops).
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
But i installed lollipop more than 50 times from 11.2.3.33 only.... I never updated to 11.2.3.34 all these days...
[Asus Fonepad 7] b0by:
There is no bootloops actually, is just strange and wierd :confused:, it happens if I try to use system update notification, at reboot is the working kitkat (installed with temp CWM recovery)

And if i use temp CWM recovery - install zip - UL-K012-WW-12.8.1.26-user.zip - a working lillipop (with lags and baterry drain, but bootable).

This was on description of lollipop before was taken down, check the bold paragraphs:

" ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Software Image Version: WW_Dual _V12.8.1.26 For WW SKU only*

Improve Items:

1. OS upgrade to Lollipop.

2. Android 5.0 does not support Battery widget, Text To Speech, Dual App and MiniMovie.

3. Add Auto-start manager to manage memory and improve system performance

4. Add ZenUI Help, Backup and Free HD Games

5. Check-in 1GB RAM performance optimization mechanism

Note:

FE170CG is upgradable from the previous firmware version of Android 4.4.2 to Android 5.0. If the current firmware version in your device is Android 4.2.2 or Android 4.3, please update to Android 4.4.2 version first.

How to upgrade your device firmware from Android 4.2.2/Android 4.3 to Android 4.4.2?

1. Auto Upgrade: Settings > About > System update > Check update. Please follow the step to upgrade the firmware.

2. Manual Upgrade: Please download the latest image file from ASUS official support download site, and then follow the SOP to upgrade the firmware.

The latest firmware version of FE170CG Android 4.4.2 for each SKU:

WW_Dual: V11.2.3.34

Note: If user wants to upgrade Android Lollipop 5.0, please do Auto Upgrade to V11.2.3.34 and then the device is able to upgrade to Android Lollipop 5.0 (V12.8.1.26). User also can

manual upgrade

to Android Lollipop 5.0 from V11.2.3.33.

Your device will receive Android 5.0 firmware update notification message automatically after Android 4.4.2 is installed. Users can also upgrade Android 5.0 firmware manually from ASUS official Support site.

Steps of Update:

1. Check software version of your device**

2. Download device software and Update SOP (From “Manual” Item)

3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW.

4. Software update

cannot

transfer the software SKU and

downgrade the software version

.

5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.

*How to know the device model?

Path: Settings->About-> Model number

Example: ASUS PadFone2

**How to know the device software version?

Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number

Example: CHT_PadFone2-user-10.4.17.15-UpdateLauncher

*System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please backup your important data before system upgrading.

Ukuran File : 650.53 MBytes

update 2015/05/13 "

It might be checking for lower versions of ifwi or other remaining parts of lollipop that dont get downgraded(?), so if cheching result is equal will not install the zip.

The lillipop zip is ok, i tried two of them, the one i got myself from asus and other from someones google drive, after was taken down.

Checked them with 7 zip - test arhive.

Both work installed from temporary CWM recovery. Strangest thing ever.:confused:
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Guys, I have started to setup a workstation to develop custom rom for our Fonepad 7. The progress is, I am syncing the source code... I am really tired of waiting for Cyanogenmod. If anyone can help me, please look for the Device tree and vendor tree for our device. Don't just sit back there and lend me your helping hands....
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
[MENTION=5182694]irfanjunaid[/MENTION]

FYI, I know that we can flash both KK or LP rom through either fastboot commands or temmporary CWM recovery.
[MENTION=6776074]b0by[/MENTION]

To auto-upgrade from V11.2.3.33 (KK) to V12.8.1.26 (LP), you MUST go online and OTA update V11.2.3.34 (missing file) before your device can accept V12.8.1.26 through system update notification.
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
ok, so what about compiling a custom rom on our own??? Our thread, our ROM....
[Asus Fonepad 7] mangkon:
FYI, Asus Zenfone 2 bootloader have been unlocked without Asus server by xda user shakalaca!

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You create them and I will follow....
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
We have to do following before we can cook roms: Have to create Device and Vendor trees, A nice Clock Work Mod recovery and finally some generous testers.... After downloading the source, i will be stuck with the device & vendor trees without which we can't further proceed... Any info and suggestions is welcome and appreciated....
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
My dear friends, please concentrate on getting a custom recovery(TWRP/CWM)... I am trying real hard here. I contacted all the devs i could, none willing to help me! No device & vendor tree, Locked bootloader, No custom recovery, No stable ROM...... Really feeling so down :( :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] vodafonelenovo:
It is impossible do not root!

Trimis de pe al meu HM NOTE 1W
[Asus Fonepad 7] sakubakugan:
Ah. So the device is impossible to root e :(

Should've check it first before buying it then :(

Sent from myThing™​
[Asus Fonepad 7] vodafonelenovo:
Pls i need root my asus

Send from my Xiaomi Hongmi Note
[Asus Fonepad 7] ivladz:
Subscribed to thread.

Waiting for root.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Rencer:
+1 waiting :D
[Asus Fonepad 7] pngflirt:
Waiting for root too

Hoping someone could solve the problem soon :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] Asep_asro:
Please .Create the official asus phonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) :good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] anakmalik1503:
Oh come one it s been forever,,, can someone actually root this device,, i mean for sizzle my nizzle
[Asus Fonepad 7] ExoFan^o^:
Kernel Source Code

Asus just release the kernel source code...

www?asus?com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad_7_FE170CG/HelpDesk_Download/
[Asus Fonepad 7] acerliquidz:
How sad to hear it. fonepad 7 k012 is great performance, but unfortunately this tablet using intel, unusual than any other devices:rolleyes:
[Asus Fonepad 7] icang16:
This is kernel and firmware
[Asus Fonepad 7] ExoFan^o^:
To be Confirmed

[www_asus-zenfone_com/2014/09/rootzenfone-144r-apk.html

Did you try this method??!
[Asus Fonepad 7] minkn:
not work
[Asus Fonepad 7] jri3:
On facebook group asus Indonesia, someone share how to root FE170CG

tools :

rootgenius.exe

mod superuser.rar

superuser.apk

step :

1. open rootgenius.exe

2. open taskmanager windows and find shuame_helper.exe on processes tab. right click then find location

3. go to folder superuser delete all files and extract modsuperuser.rar in superuser folder

4. set USB debuging on and check unkown soucres (setting - > security) on device. plug to pc, make sure driver allready installed and on device manager detected as "K012" without the exclamation mark.

5. back to rootgenius and click ROOT circle, device will reboot once.

6. after 100% or done, install superuser.apk

source https://www.facebook.com/notes/asus...oot-fonepad-7-fe170cg-via-pc/1483813701890897

I am not responsible for bricked devices.

Update : Success my k012 now rooted. I got ADB driver from windows automaticly download. So I dont know how to share it. just use pc has internet connection.
[Asus Fonepad 7] edors:
Can any body confirm whether this method actually works?
[Asus Fonepad 7] r_HIV:
Don't work for me

It stuck on 73%.
[Asus Fonepad 7] edors:
Yeah mine too. Stuck at 75%. I wonder what's wrong, some user on the said facebook page had confirm it worked for them.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Manoma:
it worked for me, mine also stuck at 67% at first, but then I retry from the first step

if stuck remove the sd card and retry from the beginning :good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] Manoma:
instal driver adb + fastboot and driver intel first, just in case if you haven't installed them
[Asus Fonepad 7] vietvtau:
It worked for me too, mean also stuck at 73% at first, but then I retry from the first step. if stuck recovery your asus k012 to factory and retry from the beginning. Sorry i do not know english...:D
[Asus Fonepad 7] RajeshP116:
Are you looking to root Fonepad 7 FE170CG?

If you are looking to root Fonepad 7 FE170CG, then follow the you tube based Lam Nguyen instructions.

Links and instructions provided on the site.

Basic steps are:

ROOTING ASUS FONEPAD 7 FE170CG ON LOLLIPOP Lam Nguyen

Published on May 24, 2015

Many thanks to Admin Mr Siro forum: zenfoneviet.net

1.	Download file adb.rar, recovery.rar, and Root Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Android 5.0 Lollipop.zip

2.	Extract file adb.rar and recovery.rar

3.	Copy file Root Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Android 5.0 Lollipop.zip to MicroSD, the external SD Card, to the root.

4.	Press and hold volume + and power to fastboot

5.	Connect fonepad to PC. PC needs to be installed driver: Asus_Android_USB_driver_for_windows.rar

6.	Open folder adb, run START.cmd

7.	Type in: fastboot flash fastboot fastboot.img to cmd and enter

8.	On Fonepad: After Result: OK is displayed on the Fonepad, After cmd done, select restart bootloader

9.	Done, Fastboot back to 4.4 mode.

10.	On PC: open folder recovery, run file launcher.bat, type in ACCEPT, enter. Then select T2 and enter.

11.	The bat launcher should show copying files.

12.	On Fonepad, select : Install Zip-zip from external sdcard-select Root Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Android 5.0 Lollipop.zip

13.	Wait to complete, select Go Back-reboot-system now-Fix root

14.	Done, Fonepad is rooted.

15.	Install root checker from store to check.
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Thanks [MENTION=6715070]RajeshP116[/MENTION], rooting is not the problem... I am trying to compile clockworkmod and Cyanogenmod... Sources are ready. But no device and vendor trees!
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
FE170CG development

Anyone willing to develop for Asus Fonepad 7 please consider taking a look here
[Asus Fonepad 7] lordriguez:
Hi guys the official lollipop is on Asus site check it

Envoyé de mon K012 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Asus Fonepad 7] cdefgahc:
Hi,

I do own the 4GB version of Fe170Cg.

After upgrading to Lollipop the internal storage had about 1,4 GB free space. Some days later after installing a lot of updates the free space was reduced to 150MB, no app installation possible anymore. For example the "Asus Keyboard" did take 100 MB.

So I downgraded a lot of (25) system apps (mainly from google) and deactivated them, furthermore I changed the settings in play store to "no automatic update".

Now I'm able to install some user apps.

I wrote this to Asus and asked for a smaller Rom for the 4GB version...I'm not sure if they will develop one.

So for my model a custom rom would be very interesting...
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Neither 4GB nor the 8GB version has any custom ROM in this world! And first of all, it has no custom recovery. We are fortunate atleast it is rootable and has Lollipop!
[Asus Fonepad 7] prashu#1:
Need help, want to downgrade my fonpad 7 from LP to KK but getting error in recovery mode
[Asus Fonepad 7] buythismobile:
I cannot stand this tablet anymore, the worst I ever had, for the fifth time is stuck in a boot after update and I cannot start it.

Do you know if my only solution is to send it to Asus one more time ?

Thank you.
[Asus Fonepad 7] prashu#1:
Thanks

What ingredients I need for this specific procedure?
[Asus Fonepad 7] buythismobile:
Sorry but now my fonepad is brick and I cannot do anything, can you help ? Thank you.
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Hello my friends,

Please never try downgrading your tabs! You will endup in brick. If it is already bricked, the safe method is to take to customer care. If it were KK to JB, my thread would have worked for you all. Sadly, with Lollipop Asus changed everything... Sorry guys! I wish I could do something to help!
[Asus Fonepad 7] prashu#1:
Can you please elaborate this method in brief?
[Asus Fonepad 7] BigBadWolf90:
Hi, for me I use fastboot to erase cache, erase system, erase userdata, and flash

fastboot.img

boot.img

splashscreen.img

and IntelAndroid-FBRL-07-24-2015 to flash the KK rom and for root this device.

Search for previous post about this method i think it exist.

Xiaomi Redmi note 3G - MIUI 7 Global 5.9.25 | Beta

Asus Fonepad 7 - 12.8.1.33-20150610
[Asus Fonepad 7] Tashi D:
SuperSU binaries need updating fail

I used your method sucessfully on 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 for the FE170CG. Now that I've moved it to Lollipop (Asus's rom) in order to boot it into CWM I've had to use a newer version of the Fastboot Recovery Launcher from 7-24-15 and a new option T4 "launch using oem stop_partitioning trigger alternate version" After installing SuperSU (Chainfire) on starting it it says the binaries need updating. Not having cwm or twrp recoveries I have to opt for Normal but it fails. It offers to reboot and try again but pressing it does nothing.

I guess my question is what does the update_supersu.zip do and what needs to be changed for its application to rooting a lollipop FE170CG?
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Just download the latest version of supersu zip from the website. It has all the binaries and the app needed.
[Asus Fonepad 7] trippinn:
I rooted my Asus fonepad 8. Worked great for 1 week. BUT then i randomly installed an app called Layers Manager (was not compatible with my tab i think). It asked me to soft-reboot after install, I marked Yes. And BOOM! My tab went into "" boot loop "" with Asus logo and rotating dots . Root could not fk my tab, but an application did that too from Google Play store. ..

Anyways Just wanted to ask if my Asus fonepad 8 FE380CG ( shows 5.4.2 in the quickboot menu) would get fine with AFT "Firmware Flash method?" Also I don't know whether its WW/CN/TW as my phonse doesnt start. And the file name says 5.3.2 but mine is 5.4.2 ..would it be a problem?

Please guys !! NEed your help, even the repair guys in my area could not repair it . Please help, I got my girlfriends photo collection in the tab lol! Thanksss...
[Asus Fonepad 7] NasiJagung:
ITS Work Sir thankyu very much :good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] theanik:
Can't the bootloader be unlocked with : fastboot oem unlock ??
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Sorry, no! I even tried compiling CWM/TWRP.... Unfortunately nothing worked!
[Asus Fonepad 7] lagunabad:
hi... any chance to downgrade to lower versiom/. currently im using lollipop with fresh install. i feels my phone now so heavy loading game also so slow. can sum1 tell me which version i can downgrade safely?
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Please don't try it. Also the stock recovery doesnt let you do it. There are very high chance that your device may get bricked. Only safe suggestion, do a factory reset.... You can try reinstalling the firmware but doesn't make any change, the device will become slow over days....
[Asus Fonepad 7] lagunabad:
thanks for advice. now feels so regret upgrade to lollipop lol
[Asus Fonepad 7] Rlivhuwa:
How do In download Adb

.rar; recovery.rar;root Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) Android 5.0 Lollipop.zip
[Asus Fonepad 7] Kimble_89:
Method still available?!

Does this method still work by any chance? Please let me know ! I came by this specific thread by typing what my Asus had on the screen in boot mode. I've been trying to unlock the bootloader for a good time now. Asus even walked me through on how to do it through their website but that didn't work either. I started a thread but unfortunately nobody has replied. It was pure luck finding this thread and I'm so happy I finally decided to check out what the script meant. Thank you so much! & please let me know if it does still work or if there is a method that does?
[Asus Fonepad 7] buythismobile:
I also would like to know what is the easiest way to root the Fonetab now, please help :)
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
This method here is the one that is working!!! The method is compatible for both Kitkat and Lollipop.
[Asus Fonepad 7] jafar4all18:
Guys this worked for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yYkld-EDoI

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root fonepad

This worked for me.
[Asus Fonepad 7] logosA:
just Rooted Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) lollipop with your instractions

just Rooted Fonepad 7 FE170CG (K012) lollipop with your instractions. Thank you very much. Very helpfull post
[Asus Fonepad 7] arun356y:
Yesterday it my device was on charging when I removed it was at 93% battery, I used chrome browser for a few minutes after which it got buggy and suddenly screen went off, tried everything even tried to boot into recovery using the key combination but it won't show any symptoms of life, wherever I connect it to charger the back of the device gets heated on the upper right side but the screen won't show anything. help me what has happened to my device
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Try resetting your device through Droidboot menu... If you you get the same result, reach customer support...
[Asus Fonepad 7] arun356y:
droidboot doesn't show up, computer can't detect the device, nothing on screen even if connected to charger
[Asus Fonepad 7] joker950:
Hi guys! I have a Fonepad k004 (me371mg) Tim branded (italy). I looked for a way to root this tablet but i have not found anything that works. I believe that the problem is that the tablet is branded and then mounts a branded firmware. What can I try to do? There is a general method to make the root of the device with intel processor?
[Asus Fonepad 7] CornelisW:
Yes thank you G.Ashwinkumar!!:laugh:

I rooted my Fonepad on Lollipop with this instructions, it worked perfectly!:D:good:
[Asus Fonepad 7] edors:
Finally I got it rooted.

Something missing on the instruction is that your PC HAVE to be connected to internet for this method to be working.
[Asus Fonepad 7] jungaxxx:
This method can't work on the new firmward?
[Asus Fonepad 7] cdefgahc:
root-access to asus phonepad fe170cg

Yesterday I tried about 25 times without success, the tool always stopped at 73%. I always needed to type in the pin-code at every reboot.

Today I additional disconnected the network-cable from my notebook. (Wifi and mobile data of course disconnected, too - no data connection at all!)

The tool finished pretty fast without the need of typing in the pin-code, but I can't read the result (chinese). I installed the Superuser.apk and permitted root-access. Root checker app and Titanium Backup confirmed root access. :laugh:

What a difficult birth....

Build-No. JSS15Q.WW_fonepad_S-10.32.1.30.5-20140701, Kernel-version 3.4.43, Windows 8.1
[Asus Fonepad 7] dinhvannhan:
What is sim-code? Thank you!
[Asus Fonepad 7] warok88:
yeah, finaly.. i try it later tonight...
[Asus Fonepad 7] armanke13:
I've tried 15+ times, stuck at 73% too..

Tried removing sd card, connecting to internet, even a factory reset (which destroyed my 20+ installed apps data T.T)

Installed the driver, it's detected on devuce manager, activated USB debugging, etc.. I checked every tips mentioned here.

And yeah, I doubt it's related to internet connection, rooting shouldn't need internet..

Can someone who succeed add the firmware version info?

And the PC, is it Win 7 or Win 8 (I'm using Win 8)?

What is the USB cable connection, MTP or PTP?

Thanks all..
[Asus Fonepad 7] edors:
My guess is kingroot needs to inquire some info on its server to complete the root process.

Im using win 8.1 32bit. Oh and i havent found k012 on my device manager. I just got Asus Android or some thing on it (which mean my adb connection is active).

Believe me deh gan, i've tried a nearly a hundred times off net and it keep stuck at 75%. Once i do it with internet connection active.. voila.. it gets rooted in no time.
[Asus Fonepad 7] woshiren:
Confirm this method work.

i been try more than 20 times cannot success.... finally i rooted my k012

and i know the trick now haha

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THE TRICK IS TIMING REPLACE THE MODDED SUPERUSER FILE

Make sure replace modded file AFTER connect FE170 to computer til see the root button
[Asus Fonepad 7] warok88:
i tried many times, many ways. but not succesfull... btw, beneran ga nih, ane ragu2 yg ini beneran work...
[Asus Fonepad 7] woiczi.d:
DONE!!!

Finally I got it done, I tried it 3 times. then, on 73% I unplug and replug it. after this i got the message that it failed (google translate picture translate :D ) I copied the "mod superuser" files again, click on retry (w/o closing the rooting program on PC).then, after a few seconds it was rooted ! thanks to woshiren, his "trick" made it!!!
[Asus Fonepad 7] armanke13:
So we need to connect the USB cable first, wait it untill we see root button, then copy-overwrite the modded file provided? Hm.. If this true then, I guess the USB connection made some changes to the files when a device connected.

Thank you.. I will try it,
[Asus Fonepad 7] woshiren:
Yes, after connect usb, rootgenius will overwrite whole superuser folder.

so thats why we have to replace mod file after connect to usb

anyone try foldermount?? i rooted k012 but foldermount cannot use.

keep saying sd card permission failed :(
[Asus Fonepad 7] edors:
Im not sure if its related to your question, but try to change the directory differently to what you usually use in other device. K012 use such unussual in pointing at its storage.

Fot instance, I try to backup my apss in titanium and it said not enough free space (I had 4GB free on my internal) . The default backup directory was "/storage/emulated/legacy/TitaniumBackup" and I have to change it to "/storage/sdcard0/TitaniumBackup" to make it works.

Hope it helps.
[Asus Fonepad 7] optimusblack:
How to root Asus fonepad 7 FE170CG

I wrote a tutorial in my blog about how to root Asus fonepad 7 FE170CG, but it is Indonesia language.

Please use Google translate if you don't know my language..

http://www.chodirin.or.id/cara-root-asus-fonepad-7-fe170cg-k012.html

I hope somebody can translate my tutz above.

I had tested it and works perfect..
[Asus Fonepad 7] woshiren:
i tried but failed. the purpose i root my asus k012 because i like to install more apps.

but it seem cannot mount the sd to put obb game data...

anyone have solution install apk to sd???
[Asus Fonepad 7] farhang321:
I rooted it in first run (win8-X64 with Internet Connection). Thanks forsupports in this topic.