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[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pWEN:
I just installed the .31 update OTA and it retained root for me. Before updating I was using the .30 firmware I flashed from the ASUS website, and then rooted with the RootZenFone-1.4.6.8r.apk app.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexridge:
Just received my new tablet today, and already rooted it using the RootZenFone 1.4.6.8. I have not allowed it to install the update yet however. One thing I really would like to get on this tablet is some kind of custom recovery, preferable Phil's Touch but any CWM would be fine. Does anybody have a link where I can get a custom recovery for this tablet?

Thanks
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SacredMyths:
Is it safe to update through the updater, if I'm rooted?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bryon15:
So I'm guessing that I shouldn't update then. Since the last time I updated, it removed the root. And a previous poster said that it can't be rooted again after this update.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjop:
Yes, it's safe. I did it and it works fine.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SacredMyths:
Thanks! Just updated and Root Access is still there.

It's all clear. I just updated and I still have Root Access
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
Are you guys all using the JP version? Mine is WW and they advice to manually update only from one version to another, like ww>ww, JP > JP and so on. I haven't received any ota notification yet.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjop:
I am running the ww version as well. The .31 update is the first update that works for me through ota. Before that I had to "manually" update. I used to get the notification, but the installation always failed and I wasn't prompted about the same update ever after.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
So you're now running .31 WW? Because on their site they only have JP available.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
The update should be available OTA, just check for updates manually in the settings.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dorpmuller:
How do update using the zip from Asus? Found no instructions at all on Asus site. OTA fails.

Rich
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GideonMouth:
Ota failed on mine, appeared to be checking files, i.e. Facebook.odex which didn't exist on mine.. Will try again when I have time to look into it
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankitkchheda:
Just came home and saw the thread. Manually checked for the update and it was there!! Have kept it to be installed, let's see how it goes.

However, all this seems piecemeal. What we all really want (I guess) is an unlocked bootloader and ROMs for the device. Its got decent specs and a good ROM would surely make this tab come alive. Anyone knows if we are getting one?

Shall post after a few hours of operating the updated tab. :) Cheers
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billecorgan:
I had issues with my tablet and had to restore from the latest software. Now the zenfone program to root doesn't work. Thought I'd mention it. Of course, I'm just going to go back to an older version and then root.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdxben:
ASUS MeMO Pad (ME572C) Software Image Version: V11.8.3.31 For WW SKU only*

Improved Item:

1. Improve power problems and optimize battery performance

2. Fix other issue.

Got the OTA update today. It updated fine, I have not rooted yet. Does anyone know what "2. Fix other issue." is?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankitkchheda:
Alright.....I had the update for a day and frankly, there isn't much to report.

It is not an update that will improve your experience a whole lot. Its just meh. Wish they had let us unlock the bootloader, that way a lot more development would be possible, to say the least. Dissapointed with the update... :(
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
One thing that annoys me is the What's Next widget that re enables itself after a reboot...
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
Does anyone have a download link for rootzenfone 1.4.8 version? I only find 1.4.6 on Google and it can't root this latest update.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
There is no 1.4.8. You're searching for 1.4.6.8r. But this don't work anymore after the new firmware-update.

Link (for the case, the developer can fix it) : http://23pin.logdown.com/posts/230216-root-rootzenfone-14r

Another methode, from post #200 fails too. Other ways to root are not known atm.

Don't know, if downgrade, rooting and update can work.

I lost root after updating from previous fw.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarrelStudios:
My method has worked on the me572c...and the zenphones as well
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
What method?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarrelStudios:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58214381
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slim_thumb:
Memo Pad 7 ME572C:

after the latest update 11.8.3.31 (from 11.8.3.30), this root method and the rootzenfone method can no longer root the tablet.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
I rooted my tablet for the first and only time on stock WW *.26 firmware with RootZenFone 1.4.6.8r. After that i successfully updated SuperSU to version 2.40 via playstore and all three OTA updates inclusive WW 11.8.3.31 went fine too without losing root.

[MENTION=6264492]Gentaz[/MENTION] reported in his thread that rooting his tablet with WW 1.8.3.31 & RootZenFone 1.4.6.8r worked also, correct?

Else there is another method, shakalaca (developer of RootZenFone) explained on his blog here: https://translate.google.de/transla...sts/247110-merry-christmas&edit-text=&act=url

Have a look, maybe this helps.

[MENTION=403611]billecorgan[/MENTION]

Did you manage to downgrade the firmware without issues?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gentaz:
Correct.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Thx.

So that is strange as some users reported in the posts above that they failed to root their tablet again. :confused:
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gentaz:
No, I didn't pay attention : It was after the fisrt update that I rerooted : so on 8.3.30, comming from 8.3.28... I haven't updated to 8.3.31.

Sorry for the bug ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Ah ok, thanks for clarifying. Huh, then i am happy that i was able to update without bricking anything.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcosenza:
In an interesting side note the black model of the me572c seems to have been pulled from Best Buy's site???

I had been on sale for $149.99 for last couple of weeks and now its gone...I hope Asus didn't pull the plug on this model already:confused:

EDIT: Disregard, the tablet is back on the Best Buy site today.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhijeet357:
Have you tried eBay ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fba9398:
Just updated from 11.8.3.30 to 11.8.3.31 and lost root, RootZenFone app won't work for me and I'm stuck with all these useless apps from Asus, anyway to root now or in the future or at least downgrade and get root? Plus do you guys think we'll ever get Lollipop?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
I have allready tried it. No success.

In the log file, while trying to root, it seems that the needed files can't be copied to the device. Maybe the partitions are writeprotected now ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Dunno know, lets hope shakalaca will fix it. I am very sorry for you because of losing root due to the update.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
After manually updating thorugh recovery I couldnt use the play store because it was force closing. So i deleted all data which also uninstalled the previous updates. That fixed it, but after i rebooted the tablet the app is gone. Any idea how to fix this? I tried installing it as a normal apk but didnt work.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
If you open apps inside settings, the google play store is not listed in the preloaded apps list anymore?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvnatic:
It is but when i press it it says app is not installed.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Strange, i dont know. Sorry. Perhaps installing the firmware again??
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulalva05:
Tried changing the soft keys. Bad Idea.

Tried using SoftKeyZ to change the soft keys to Lollipop style and it looks like I may have done something bad. My soft keys are gone along with my status bar and I received this message after reboot "service call activity 42 s16 com.android.systemui". I may have to just re install software with the image but was wondering if anyone may know fix? thanks.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] billecorgan:
Sorry, I haven't had the time yet but I can't see why it wouldn't. Basically, it would be loading it as new so it shouldn't have any reason not to work. I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flynnduism:
Getting lollipop on Me572 / Nexus 7

I'm comparing the ASUS me572 and the Nexus 7, trying to figure out which tablet to buy in the $150 - $200 range. Though the me572 has better hardware specs, ASUS look vague on whether they'll ever upgrade it to Lollipop 5.0 or not, whereas the Nexus 7 already has Lollipop.

I've seen a few links on sites like "how to root.club" (can't post the link, sorry) which claim you can flash the me572 to 5.0, but they sort of look like scams.

Is it possible to do yet?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrSimmonsSr:
They are scams and it is not possible to do. Locked bootloader.. . :(
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrevo:
root failed

Hi

I install version 1.4.6.8r apk from root zenphone

forget the wifi and turn off wifi

Run apk and root

Hacking ...failed :( message after doing the root

Why oh why this epic fail ?

EDIT : i read that it does not work anymore after the last asus firmware update with 1.4.6.8r apk

Someone found a solution ?

Please some Help or news

Thanks
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riggle:
You all are a wonderful resource.

After a lot of research, I plan to pick up this tablet today.

Based on your experiences, I was wondering if you would advise the steps that you would take?

Obviously, we are all anxiously waiting for an update to lollipop, or an unlocked bootloader, but in the meantime, would you recommend that I...

Root immediately out of the box, and then update to the *.31 firmware? After rooting, would I have to manually update through the recovery? It seems at least some of you have been able to keep root after updating? Is there a preferred method of updating to keep root?

Alternatively, should I simply update to the newest firmware, and then wait for either a new way to root that's compatible with *.31, or for an update to lollipop?

Any other recommendations for a brand new machine?

Thanks from a newbie. :)
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
I haven't rooted mine yet and I'm really happy with it the bloatware doesn't bother me because I added 32gb of memory for $12. I won't try to root it until after lollipop is available and rootable. I use this tablet all day long and after the latest patch the problems I had have been fixed.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrevo:
Ok thanks, i think i will wait lollipop

tell me guys if you can copy files to usb key using the OTG cable

With nexus 7 it was working perfectly fine but now it s telling me i need root for transfering files !! I am so disapointed i use file tranfers every day ! So stupid !
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajkan:
custom rom ?

Hi

Does anyone know a custom rom that works with this device?

thanks
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
I think boot loader is locked meaning no custom roms if I'm wrong someone please correct me
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mochaeater:
Yes, thank you everyone! Because of the help of your experiences, I went ahead and picked up this tablet yesterday and successfully rooted.

[MENTION=6412262]Riggle[/MENTION] - from one newbie to another: I rooted right out of the box. I was on firmware WW 11.3.8.26 and successfully rooted. After root, I did the OTA update to WW 1.8.3.31 and still retained root. I haven't done any de-bloating but I did install Titanium Backup if I wanted to start freezing unwanted apps. Just my experience.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajkan:
[MENTION=309623]TO[/MENTION] the owners

Do you guys have issues with apps in general? I mean does having an intel cpu limit you on android?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JarrelStudios:
a very few apps wont work, but everything else would work
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
After I lost root on update from .30 to .31 firmware (WW version), I tried to downgrade, root and update from sdcard to .31 again. Same result, root was lost. :(

- renamed the .30 fw to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip to downgrade from sdcard through recovery.

- run RootZenFone 1.4.6.8r and tested if root works.

- reboot

- update to .31 from sdcard through the devices update wizard to prevent a full-wipe and lost root.

Another bad thing, while downgrade, the device was wiped.

I'm on .30 again and waiting for the OTA update to test if root can survive it. But it isn't offered atm.

Can't understand that root survived on other user devices. :confused:
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tycoo:
Good to know that you could downgrade at least. Perhaps it helps to update to SuperSU 2.40 before OTA or update from sdcard.

I updated to 2.40 after rooting the tablet out of the box and retained root in WW *.31
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blood_sam:
One more bug.

When using Google Pictures on the stock browser, only the first pictures load, the others are blank.

If I clear the cache and cookies it works again, but the problem reappears everytime.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hajkan:
Any names ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Etterbeek:
Any update. Are we still block from re-rooting after WW*.31? How do I campaign to get the bootloader unlocked by ASUS?

I just bought this from Best Buy ($150) for my kids, hoping I do not brick it when trying to root it.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
I've tested only the manual up and downgrade methods and it ends always with the lost of root. Even with updated SuperSu.

The only new thing, I discovered: If you are on .30 and all Google and Asus apps are updated, RootZenFone can't even root this firmware !

Can't test OTA update, because it wasn't provided in the time I testet. Maybe we can force the OTA update, but haven't test it.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjop:
For those who want a V.31 system with root access, this is how I did it:

- Install V.30 from external sd card (as explained in post #156).

- Turn off wifi (so apps cannot update).

- Root the tablet using RootZenFone, version 1.4.6.8r

- Turn on wifi and let all apps update (including SuperSU).

- In "settings" , search for system update and install V.31 (OTA, so NOT via sd card).

That's it.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fba9398:
So, when I try to downgrade from .31 to .30 using the recovery MOFD_SDUPDATE method, I get this error, can you guys help me out?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yomaosh:
I know I can't install Adobe Lightroom or any of the Microsoft Office apps (from Play Store) due to compatibility issues. The Office suite requirements: screen 7" to 10.1" and ARM-based processor. I don't know if the screen size is actually smaller than 7" (Kindle app tells me it's 6.79") or because of the processor.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hasay1111:
rename the file to MOFD_SDUPDATE
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark_Vortex:
This tablet has a 64-bit Intel processor. It is not ARM-based.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankitkchheda:
It is indeed because of the processor. I have a thread open with the Microsoft devs and shall update here in case they decide to optimize for Intel-based chipsets too. Having Office is something even I have been trying for a while.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
I'm back on .30 since monday, but the device don't get an OTA update (WW version).

Don't know, if ASUS don't provide it or if that is a device specific problem.

Has anyone captured the update.zip from OTA update or the server link, that we can download it manually ?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhijeet357:
I also did the same. But still not recieved the ota update.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yomaosh:
how to capture OTA

I do have a notification that says system update is available. I downgraded to .30 firmware and rooted. Tried adb logcat method, but I couldn't get it to work. Is there another way to capture the OTA file? I haven't done the update yet...
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LtRoastabotch:
I had my power and volume buttons start peeling on my tablet anyone else have this happen?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yomaosh:
I downloaded the system update (which was ~65mb per notification). After browsing with ES file explorer and terminal emulator, I found a "dlpkgfile" file that was generated around the time of download and about 67MB in /cache/. I saved a copy on an SD card. I will read further into it. If anybody wants the file as-is, let me know...
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ipaqman01:
I had 0.30 rooted from 0.26. I had not removed any bloat. When I applied the ota, I then had .31 rooted.

I did not do anything special before the ota except do a backup.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
I'm very interested on it.

I flashed back and forth, tried several variants and other root methods. But no luck.

Even on a clean, non rooted system and with all updated apps, the OTA isn't provided. If your captured file is a signed, valid ota file, that would really help.

edit: found something about this file in a russian forum. As far, as I understand the google translation, it is in fact possible to update and keep root.

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=640814&st=220

See post #300 on site 15.

If someone has the android sdk installed, you can run ddms, found under "tools", in background and apply the system-update check. You should get something like that:

02-21 17:17:40.949: D/DMC->DMService(14011): type=1, state=0, errorCode=0
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): ./treename
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): state=use Default Tree
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): use default account: ./DMAcc
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): ./DMAcc/AsusDMServer/AppAddr/APPSRV/Addr
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): ./DMAcc/AsusDMServer/AppAddr/APPSRV/Port/Port/PortNbr
02-21 17:17:41.029: D/DMC->DMService(14011): state=Connect to [B]https://mdm.asus.com/DMServer/AsusDMServlet, port: 443[/B]

If your device found an OTA update, my guess is that the following output shows the complete download adress.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrusse:
Hello , i want to root my me572c but im not realy good in android system and because i have the last version avaible of this tablet, this is why im asking in a new post.:)

I read all 30 pages and i think i understand how to root it :

First i need to downgrade it , i will download the old version of the tablet and i will install with a specific program , it s right ?

Then i root it with rootzenfone right or not ?

But if its like this can you give the link of the old version and the specific program , please ? :D

Thank's

And sorry for my bad english im 14 and i'm from France ...
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjop:
http://www.asus.com/fr/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_7_ME572C/HelpDesk_Download/
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syrusse:
Thanks a lot , it work ! :D

Not hard to root it , only downgrade and install a .apk file .
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slim_thumb:
I cannot downgrade from .31 to .30 firmware.

I download .30 firmware (UL-K007-WW-11.8.3.30-user.zip for my WW tablet) from Asus support, rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip and copy it to the root folder of the Memopad (/sdcard).

Then I turn off the tablet, press [power] + [volume up] buttons to get into Droidboot (fastboot), choose "SD download". Tablet reboots into recovery and says "installing system update", then quickly this error message:

E: fail to mount /sdcard (no such file or directory)

E: cant mount /sdcard/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip

SD installation aborted

E: installation failed with status 1

I re-downloaded the firmware from Asus thinking it may be corrupted (though the original download opens properly with Winzip showing all the files inside). Get the same error message when I repeat the process.

Then I thought maybe I should have put the firmware on the microSD card, but again get the same error message when I repeat the process.

Did I carry out the process properly? Can anyone help?
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanopacket:
I just downgraded mine, but I put it on my SD card. Worked fine. I used .26 though. My card was formatted as fat, not fat32 (not sure if that matters). Put it right in the main directory with no folders.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yomaosh:
.31 OTA how to

How awesome of you to find the info. I speak Russian, so it is even better! so here is how to do it (my own translation + edited with the package I created):

Instructions on how to apply captured OTA file (you must be on .30 firmware (WW version) and rooted):

1. Download my ota-.31.zip.

Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5dgmNEwgtfEN0pYV0hlQWZDUUE&authuser=0

2. Extract the archive contents into /cache folder in the root. I suggest doing it on the device using Root Browser or ES File Explorer, as Windows may not see the files properly. The archive contains the dlpkgfile update package, and a file command in folder /recovery. The command file contains the line:

--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile

4. Both files should already have rwx------ permissions

5. Go into recovery mode (can be done in ADB through adb reboot recovery or by turning off the device, holding Volume+ and Power buttons, and as soon as the device is on, releasing the Power button). Once in recovery mode, select sd download.

6. Recovery then applies the command file and instead of MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip, it will apply the OTA file.

7. You are now rooted and on .31 firmware!

Do the above at your own risk!
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slim_thumb:
Thanks this works. The microSD card must be formatted as FAT and not FAT32.
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scorpio16v:
Thank you, works perfect. I'm on rooted .31 now. :good:
[MeMO Pad 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] torayoko:
OTA urls here!

**for WW version only**

I've just catched OTA firmware urls.

v11.8.3.26 update file link

fota.asus.com/delta_package/eee-pad/WW_epad/formal/11.8.3.23-user-WW-11.8.3.26-user-WW-20141022-1248/11.8.3.23-user-WW-11.8.3.26-user-WW-20141022-1248.zip

v11.8.3.31 update file link

fota.asus.com/delta_package/eee-pad/WW_epad/formal/11.8.3.26-user-WW-11.8.3.31-user-WW-20150127-0945/11.8.3.26-user-WW-11.8.3.31-user-WW-20150127-0945.zip

I can't make a link. copy & paste it...