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[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] torayoko:
Finally Rooted!

1. Downgrade from V.31 to V.30. I didn't use Boot recovery. here is simple way.

a. download zip file to computer.

b. rename the version number. (UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip → UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.32-user.zip). This make tablet to think this is brand new version.

c. copy it to external sd card. (i used fat32 sdcard)

d. insert sd card to tablet. (if you alread inserted, just push out & in to remount sdcard.)

e. now you will see system update notification. install it.

2. After update reboot, Turn off wifi.

3. Root the tablet using RootZenFone, version 1.4.6.8r.

4. Reboot tablet and launch supersu. check root. (you don't need to update supersu to a PlayStore version.)

5. Turn on wifi.

6. In "settings" search for system update and install V.31 via OTA.

(if device don't get an OTA update, change system date to manual and set January. and search OTA again.)

7. Finally Rooted. ;)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Destructo78:
Lastest OTA didn't force unroot

Just thought it was worth noting that the latest firmware update (.31) didn't force unroot and installed normlly via OTA in stock recovery. This tablet was rooted via RootZenPhone.apk with SuperSU installed in /system. Trying to remember if I've tweaked the partition table but can't think of anything off hand that makes a difference.

Question: Can someone advise on the appropriate TWRP release for this device? I see a few of you listing it as your recovery but I'm hesitant to take a stab at it outside of ROM Toolbox, CWM, etc.

Thanks.

D78
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunoruf:
What you are doing wrong I think, is putting the file on the internal memory of the tablet. You need to copy the file renaming it to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip on an external sdcard.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryon15:
There's something wrong with my SD card reader. Sometimes it can't detect my card. :(

Now it says external storage removed. But the SD card is still in it.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
Here's a silly question I couldn't find an answer to by Googling... Once I use the ZenFone app to root the tablet, can I uninstall the app? Or will it remove root in the process?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gentaz:
Didn't cause any issues for me. I think the application just patch the system and install superuser app and isn't needed anymore.

On the other hand it has a "ota survival mode" option : don't know if the app needs to stay for it to work or if it's just another patch, and as you know I didn't update to .31 so I can't tell.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portenaert:
Hi, I bought this tablet yesterday to replaced my late Nexus 7 (2012) my little girl has dropped ( broken screen : - | )

Superb tablet, super fast ....

I have not managed a rooter v.31 :(

I came back to v.30

It will probably wait for a new version of ROOT ZenFone... I think.

Do you think will come out a ROM CyanogenMod for ME527C?

you can ask here: forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/103598-request-asus-memo-pad-7-me572c/

A post is already open :)

Date update lollipop?

Sorry for my english :eek:
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcosenza:
Until we get an unlocked bootloader we are stuck with official ASUS ROM. :(

You would think this tablet will see Lollipop sooner than later but no official word from ASUS yet...
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7gue8a:
Asus correspondence

See attached email log; Asus isn't cooperating.

The more customer pressure the better I imagine.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badchorizo:
I don't understand companies' abject fear of unlocking their devices, especially on lower priced devices like this. Just make buyers agree that warranty is void if you click the unlock button below, then why do they even care? I suppose they want people using Asus apps which I'm sure present users with opportunities to buy stuff from Asus but I wouldn't know because I've never used any of the Asus apps.

Newsflash Asus: The people who install custom ROMs are not people who use Asus apps or buy Asus services! You are not losing revenue stream if you allow 1% of customers to install a different OS. In fact, you are probably missing out on a small bump in device sales by refusing to unlock. I definitely would have purchased another one of these tablets if I could put a different OS on it. Maybe even two. With the Asus OS though, there is no way I will buy another one. If this were an open device, it's extremely likely it would develop a "cult" following among geeks simply due to the hardware value. Too bad :(
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark_Vortex:
I will echo what a couple other people have already said. The .31 update downloaded and installed OTA without unrooting my ME572C. This is the first update that allowed that. Usually I have to go to Asus's web site, download the update file, and update manually.

Also, after you use the ZenPhone app to root you can uninstall it. The ZenPhone app merely changes the OS files so that the device is rooted. This is permanent and not reliant upon having the ZenPhone app installed.

I still think this is the best 7" Android tablet available right now. The person I bought it for just loves it.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Could you guys do me a little favor? Anyone with a Bluetooth Mouse, could you please hook it up to the tablet, use it for a few minutes and let us know your experience. Mine will work for about 10 seconds and then stops working. I have seen a few reports on other threads of similar experiences from other users. Would appreciate it if a few more of you would give it a shot and let me know what happens. I'm going to call Asus about it and would like to report that many other users are having the same challenges. Also, let us know what make/model of Bluetooth Mouse you are using. Thanks!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ipaqman01:
I used a MS Sculpt BT mouse for ten minutes with only one issue. The built keyboard will not pop up when needed.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gentaz:
Disable the hardware keyboard in the IME selection pop-up (working for usb mouse).
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
Last time I had issues and had to start over, I flashed .30 directly and lost root when updating to .31. Had to wipe it all and put .26 on first, then update, and I was able to keep root. So if anyone is having issues retaining root, try going another step back first.

Hmm, okay. Has anyone else tried removing ZenFone after rooting?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Islandfighter:
Hi there,

could someone do me a favor and check, if XCOM: Enemy within is playable on this device? Just check the link, if it is displayed at the store. Maybe someone is actually playing it? How is the performance?

Link to check: play.google . com/store/apps/details?id=com.tt2kgames.xcomew (please remove the gaps at .com )

Thanks in advance.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
The game does not show up in Play Store for me when I try to find it from the tablet. Would need to hack the rooted tablet to make it look like a Nexus 7, I think, to get it to show up..
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Islandfighter:
Thanks. What a shame. If it would be installable I would buy it right away.

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[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
You may want to check out Frozen Synapse or Frozen Synapse Prime.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
Not compatible, sorry
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Islandfighter:
Today my memory pad 8 (em581cl) arrived. Although it says not compatible I managed to install it. I'm playing right now :D Thanks for your replies.

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[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
How do you install a game that says it's not compatible? Just curious
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
I think the compatibility check is through the Google Play store. So if you get the APK through other means (Humble Bundle, etc.), you can probably install it as-is.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portenaert:
version V12.14.1.9 TW lollipop :)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Wow!

Here is the changelog:

ASUS MeMO Pad (ME572C) Software Image Version: V12.14.1.9 For TW SKU only*

Improved Item:

1.Removed apk,

a.Battery widget

b.Story

c.Dual app

d.TTS

e.Instant Dictionary

f.Flipboard

2.Change some apk to stub version,

g.Supernote (stub)

h.Remote Link (stub)

i.Webstorage (stub)

j.Live Wallpaper - MyFrame (stub)

k.Live Wallpaper - MyOcean (stub)

l.Live Wallpaper - MyWater (stub)

m.Kindle (stub)

3.For the first time boot up after upgrading to Android 5.0, it will take around 5 mins to finish due to upgrading the system data.

Guess someone should open an seperate thread for lollipop discussion. ;)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Has anyone ever tried the upgrade on a rooted tablet? Can anyone report if you still have root?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
Don't really understand, why ASUS only offered 5.0.1 at least in the 32-bit version on a 64-bit processor.

So the Intel 64-bit SoC is only for marketing ?

I've done the update from WW to TW version through recovery. Root is lost, but all settings and apps are saved.

I can see only 3 apps in chinese ??? . All other things should be the same like in WW version.

Would be nice if someone can catch the OTA update from WW version, if available. Maybe we can do the update and save root like from version .030 to .031.

Another thing:

Now we have a new, different bootloader (v 1.0) and reboot recovery shows now only the lying android with exclamation mark.

To enter the menu, just press power and volume + button.

[YOUTUBE]m5oPwo-l-Hs[/YOUTUBE]
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
Any feedback on this update ? Audio latency fixed ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryandu13:
WW version will come ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AtomicPC:
I suppose I should have done more research before I bought it. I saw the name Asus, the price and the microSD slot and I was sold. "I'll buy it and jam Cyanogen Mod on it and I'll be set." Like a lot of other people in this thread I got it when my N7 went tits up. I enjoyed the N7 so much that I wanted another Asus brand. Oh well. Hopefully they'll figure it out soon.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] portenaert:
April 7
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryandu13:
Thank you bro ! :D
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Just curious.. How do you know?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark_Vortex:
I came over today to post two things...first, the Lollipop thing, but it looks like someone has already mentioned it. I'll be waiting to see if root can be achieved before I update ours.

The second thing is I see that Best Buy in the US has this tablet on clearance now. That's a shame as this is the best 7 inch tablet that can currently be bought.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
That's the second time I see it on clearance at best buy
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
What is a "stub" app?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiriddin:
I think, but I do not have any confirmation on this, that it is an app that has a stub installed initially and the stub will download the full app if you start it. I have no idea if this is correct though... This sort of thing would allow manufacturers to still have "permanent" apps on the device, but not take up much space at all and would be a good compromise since the size of the system partition might be able to be shrunk... However now I've got rose colored glasses on and the world looks all cheery and flowery!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mingkee:
It's link to download. You will download the full app and install when you need it. This can save some space.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Thought you all might find this interesting!

http://androidandme.com/2015/04/news/att-will-begin-selling-the-asus-memo-pad-7-on-april-10/
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
It would have been nice if they used this model memo pad 7
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryandu13:
Are you sure ?

We are april 7 and I didn't see WW version
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wl04:
Model number: Asus ME572CL with LTE

Current firmware 10.8.8.31 with root (WW version)

I've started download of Lolipop waited till i get "Download successful" message and made zip archive with root explorer of /cache/dldpkgfile

Cant post links because i dont have 10 messages yet, pm me if link for file is needed

Use it at your own risk, dont blame me if something goes wrong

---------- Post added at 12:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:01 PM ----------

Also i have link for Asus ME572C without LTE, thanks to Siriusseven from 4pda so if someone needs them just let me know
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k-millo:
Got a Update Notification when searching manually for Updates, downloading now. ME572C, non LTE, Germany
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryandu13:
Thanks !!!

I search manually after read your message and it work !

It's downloading now :good:
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulalva05:
Just checked and downloading my update now. Non LTE, USA.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
Ah, okay, thanks!

Is that WW or TW?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
Mine is ww unrooted and I'm downloading lollipop ota. It says some pre installed apps will be removed because they are not supported with lollipop. Dual apps, battery widget, and google text to speech are a few of them. I should have taken a screen shot, USA
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
I was able to get a screen shot
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Got the update message too, but i going to stay with kitkat atm. Need root & xposed :(

Though, i am i interested in some screenshots, e.g how the notificationbar looks now?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Can anyone confirm if root is lost or not when the OTA update is applied?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkarlosBME:
Did anyone try to root lollipop with the Rootzenfone method?

I am not saying anyone should try, but if someone did, I would like to know the result
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
The audio latency is still awful :(
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Are you talking about the delay in the keyboard sounds?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
Yes, but it also affects other applications, like djay 2 or MyPiano (I tested them, didn't check the keyboard).

I also noticed delays when watching movies in VLC (didn't check with Lollipop), it must be bound.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
Thanks for the clarification. I haven't really noticed any issue on my tablet..
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiriddin:
Have you tried game mode in the audio wizard?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
Just updated to LRX22C.WW_epad-12.14.1.9-20150327 (Android 5.0.1) OTA, and it did not retain root. Tried running ZenFone since I still had it installed, but it failed. When the WW firmware becomes available on their website, I'll try my old method of flashing *.26, rooting, then updating.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanopacket:
I was not able to update thru ota with root, so went back to 26 which was still a sd card. Then did the lollipop ota and it went smooth. Just got it loaded and my Bluetooth mouse issue seems fixed. Now to play around with it a little.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] separator2:
Hi, I've made an OTA update yesterday from .31 rooted version to Lollipop and I've lost root as I've expected. Beside it, tablet is unusable - still cycling messages 'Unfortunately IndexService has stopped' and 'Unfortunately ContextProvider has stopped' . I have to do super-fast double click on these messages and then I have about 0,1 seconds to click some other item before the cycling messages appear again! With this annoying double-clicking process, I've been able to reach "settings" app and make another user account - cycling messages are gone, but when I want to use Chrome, message 'Unfortunately Chrome has stopped' appears and other browser don't work too (Dolphin, Asus Browser, Chrome Beta...).

UPDATE:

I've made the factory reset, but messages 'Unfortunately IndexService has stopped' and 'Unfortunately ContextProvider has stopped' still appear and I can't even to pass welcome guide!!!

Tablet is now useless, downgrade doesn't work.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabriel-arg:
That would be great, I have tried to remove bloatware but after reboot the tablet install everything again. But anyway this tablet RULES!!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blueshadeofred:
Debloat

I managed to debloat it using the "System app remover (ROOT)" application from goole play store. To remove the bloat entierly you'll have to use the File Manager and go to /sdcard/jumobile/recyclebin and delete the backup apks.

Only delete what you know is safe to delete.

Do this at your own risk.

If the bloat installs again, it's got to do with you sync settings for your google account I think. (Not entierly sure).

Here's how to change it:

*Go to settings

*Under the Accounts headline press "Google"

*Now press your email adress

* Uncheck the App Data syncronization.

If it's not this that is causing the reinstall, it's some other setting.

My bloat does not come back.

Ofcourse i rooted the device first by following the links earlier in this thread.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabriel-arg:
Thanks, I will try it later!

Anyway this tablet is great even with the blotware, lol.

Have u try NFC? I think It has not NFC, but every site on internet says that it has.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aliandren:
I'm thinking about getting this tablet over a refurbished nexus 7... Just wondering how it is holding up with those of you who have rooted.

Thanks!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guavaman:
I really want to see Lolipop running on the ME572C.

I just bought both a Nexus 7 (2013) from Groupon Deals for $150 and a Memo 7 ME572C from Best buy for $180 and am comparing them to give one as a gift. I initially bought the Nexus but then learned of the Asus as the successor to the N7 after the fact and was really attracted to the Atom Moorfield CPU. I've compared the two systems side by side and I'm sad to say the Memo comes up short in a lot of areas.

Here's what I've noticed

Memo 7 Pros:

- Double or better GPU speed in games

- Gorilla Glass 3 (I think)

- Better battery life from what I read.

Memo 7 Cons:

- Possible touchscreen input lag. Touch screen feels slower to respond to touches and drags than Nexus.

- Perceived keyboard lag caused by delay in playback of keyboard sounds: See this forum post: xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57459217&postcount=48

- Scrolling in Chrome and the Settings page are noticeably less smooth when slowly scrolling a page. (Generally less smooth everywhere.)

- Asus launcher is choppier than Lolipop launcher.

- Any voice recognition (chrome, play store, keyboard input) takes FOREVER on the Asus. I'm talking 5 seconds to recognize a one or two word phrase. This happens everywhere except in Google Now. Nexus is near instant in all areas. -- This is a big deal for me. Edit: I discovered this was due to the Asus keyboard. Replacing it with Google Keyboard resolves this problem completely.

- Bloatware

- Stuck at Kit Kat 4.4.2 currently.

- Voice quality on both ends of a Skype conversation is drastically poorer than Nexus 7 even though speakers seem slightly better when playing music.

- Stupid speaker placement for landscape use.

- No noticeable performance improvement on any web pages I've tested. (Load time, scroll smoothness, pinch zoom smoothness/responsiveness.)

- Somewhat more edge light bleed on black screens.

Nexus 7 Pros:

- Even though the SoC is older and slower, the system in general feels peppier. This may be due to Lolipop.

- Lolipop 5.0.1

- Body design and materials are just better.

Nexus 7 Cons:

- Old SoC

- Skype video is inexplicably squashed. All viewers on the other end regardless of device see squashed image.

- Corning scratch resistant screen. I've heard stories of it cracking spontaneously over time.

Overall I'm shocked to say I feel the Nexus 7 is just a much better overall experience than the Memo 7. I REALLY wanted to love this device, but I can't. So I'd really like to try it with Lolipop so it would be on an even playing field. Don't know if any progress has been made in this area yet. Any advice?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adc055:
I got it rooted using the method mentioned in previous threads. Everything seemed all good except my custom recovery can't be flushed.

Can anyone advise me how I can flush the clockwork recovery? Mine keeps saying it is already installed when I boot into recovery all I got was error.

Also has anyone tried to flush the SkyDragon GPE Lollipop 5?

Thanks.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Plesk8:
Thanks for your assessment! I just purchased the ME572C due to wanting the latest hardware. I was slightly disappointed it wasn't upgraded to 3GB RAM... but I got over that... STILL, as you mentioned, its far too choppy in scrolling for a brand new device with such great specs. I'd love to see it w/ Lollipop. I may return it and get a N7. instead..

My other reasons for considering going back to N7:

no bloatware

rooting/roms available

CASES! The ME572C doesn't have as many cases available including my favorite style. =(

Keep us posted on your decisions and if you have any other findings (like ME572C on Lollipop)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guavaman:
Thanks for letting me know that! I guess now I can safely assume I didn't just get a lemon if you're also experiencing it.

I've been doing some more testing and I found out the very slow voice recognition was an issue with the Asus keyboard. Downloading Google Keyboard makes it lighting fast at searches. I suppose the Asus keyboard must be doing the recognition locally where Google's using their servers?

However, I've also noticed a general lagginess with the touch screen display. I thought it was maybe due to the 4.4.2 OS with regard to screen scrolling since they always seem to improve that with each Android release, but now I don't think it is. I have a feeling they used a different screen sensor with more input lag than the N7. The most glaringly obvious place this lag is visible is during keyboard typing. Try this test if you still have both devices. Get Google Keyboard on the Asus just to be fair, then open up a keyboard panel somewhere. Tap a key as quickly as you can and pull your hand away from it and listen for the key sound to judge how quickly the key press responds. On the N7 it's darn near instant. On the Asus, I can pull my hand at least 6 inches away from the tablet before the "tick" sound plays and the letter appears. Mind you, I'm moving my arm really fast. But I came up with this test because I just felt like it was kind of bogging down on me as I typed quickly and occasionally missing letters. This test plus the previous tests with swiping the desktop screens confirms it in my mind that this tablet has a very slow touch screen response.

Edit: Here's a video I recorded of the input lag.

Asus Memo Pad 7 ME572C vs Nexus 7 Touchscreen Lag Comparison:

youtu.be/w0YI4CVUS6s

I'm almost certain now I'll be going with the N7 and not this ME572C. :(
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iraneslam:
tablet

hello guys

how many this tablet?

asus memopad7 me572c

i like it;)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matt Perkins:
n00b here, this is my first android device so i'm new to the experience.

are you guys using the rootzenfont apk that was linked on page 2? does it wipe the device when you do this or is everything intact?

so far this is a nice tablet, there are a few annoyances i have - mostly with asus additions.