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[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raryn:
What I did was fastboot everything except the userdata partition, which put me back to stock 5.1. Then I installed the 5.1.1 update.zip, taking me to stock 5.1.1. From there, I just rooted again using the Nexus 6 toolkit, installed busybox, and was back to normal running 5.1.1.

You could also probably fastboot directly to 5.1.1, again skipping the userdata. Then you'll just have to reroot. The images are available at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?csw=1#shamu
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cam30era:
Download the factory image for LMY47Z from the google site. Extract all of the .img files.

Make sure your Android SDK is up to date, so you have a recent version of fastboot (otherwise the system.img flash will fail).

Boot into bootloader.

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-shamu-moto-apq8084-71.10.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash radio radio-shamu-d4.0-9625-02.101.img

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

Now, stop using command prompt for commands. Pick up your device and use the volume button to navigate to "Recovery", and push power button to select. Once TWRP loads, flash SuperSU. You should be good to go.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
all credit to social-media-concepts and vampirefo who developed the root:

this has only been tested on the Z580C model and ONLY FOR LOLLIPOP.

finally got root on my zenpad s 8. i can't say how this'll affect updates in the future, but this is done after taking the first update out of the box as of 7-19-15.

pretty much all you do is follow the info here: http://xdaforums.com/android/development/intel-android-devices-root-temp-cwm-t2975096

grab the file here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60770086&postcount=352

download intel usb drivers here: https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices

download the latest chainfire su: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and copy to your device or sd card

make sure your android sdk is up-to-date.

if you happened to already install the device and the usb adb device has the yellow warning on it, just updated the device driver after installing the intel drivers. select brows my computer... let me pick... scroll down to intel and select adb device.

next verify that adb recognizes your device -> adb devices

unzip IntelAndroid-FBRL-05-16-2015-PTR and run launcher.bat

if your device is detected select T2 and press enter.

wait a good while as it reboots into recovery. you'll see an error on the launcher bat about failing b/c of too many links or something, just ignore. you device will restart and have a buncha lines of text. after about 3-5min it'll boot into CWM. install su zip and reboot (didn't need to fix su at the propt).

you may want to do a nandroid before flashing SU. i skipped it so i can't say whether it'll be successful or not, but it's better to be i case something goes wrong. i'm still w/in my return period :P

there you go. enjoy an adfree device or what ever you want to do with your rooted tablet!

stock image available here: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/Zenpad/Z580C/UL-P01M-WW-3.3.8.0-user.zip
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kyron:
Mine is now stuck on spinning in the boot. It wont start up :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
try booting back into recovery and running the script again - the launcher.bat . did you follow the instructions exactly? you should have booted to a tethered cwm where you flash root from. if you boot back into cwm reflash root. I'm assuming you allowed cwm to fix root. I skipped that step.

I believe you can get into recovery by holding vol down while booting up.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
It worked for me. Thanks alot! Definitely skipped the "allowed cwm to fix root" at the end.

- Sweet relief. Now to debloat the hell out of this puppy!

Update - After root and debloat this thing runs like butter. I cant believe how good this is for $199. I was a bit worried about the Intel chip, but it actually runs cooler than any Snapdragon 600 or 800 I have ever used. Even when streaming video for hours.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bsutton:
Can I get a de-bloat list? I removed quite a bit but not sure what all is safe to remove. Its running great now, but i would love to get as much of that junk off as possible.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
I haven't really gone through and tested everything to make sure its all 100% for sure good. A few hours of use with no issues at all. I just use Titanium backup and then go as follows. Freeze/Disable anything that starts with the word ASUS that you dont use. Even the Asus services (not keyboard and obvious stuff). I kept the Asus launcher though even though I use Nova because it caused issues with wallpapers when I disabled it.

then go through the list of apps and Freeze ones you dont use. A good way is to get the app "Advanced task killer free" . See what apps are running in your background. If its running and you dont use it freeze it. That should get you most of the way there. If you arent sure, just do a few at a time and see how it runs. If you broke something, unfreeze it. No harm done. I am not really done either... It's a process.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
yep this thing is a steal at $200 and root makes it even better. wonder why there's so few reviews on best buy. it's been out for 3 weeks or so. I was #2 review.

4:3 is growing on me. I started digging it with my nexus 9. I doubt I'd get 4:3 for anything bigger than 9 in though.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
make sure you freeze and don't uninstall since we don't have a way of getting back to stock... or am I wrong on that?

has any tried a nandroid yet?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
Yup, that is good advice. You can always unfreeze, you cant always re-install. Titanium Backup full version is well worth the couple dollars.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
Ugh I'm stuck between buying the 199 model or waiting for the 299 model, I mean I don't honestly need 4gb of ram nor 64gb of storage. I just want them Haha, I'd use it mostly for reading and movies really.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] madsquabbles:
i'm using mine the same way so i decided to not spend another $100 for the CA version. though for taking notes and stuff should be nice on this thing. it is freaking light! those who have weaker arm strength or have to hold a tablet for extended periods may like it better than a galaxy note 8 (only slightly lighter) or 10.1. it's waaaay lighter than a surface.

i can notice when a tablet i heavier than another one, but i don't complain like so many people seem to over a few ounces since the weight differences are sometimes just the weight of pencil or burger... i've never struggled holding a friggin pencil! but this thing is like holding nothing. it's amazing how much battery life and performance you can get in it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
Haha you aren't making my life any easier good sir! Thanks for the advice!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
Buy the Cheaper one now and if you need more, but the other one later. ;)

I am with madsquabbles on this though. I have a high end PC and a high end smartphone for mobile... I really dont do anything heavy on a tablet, just browse web, imgur, email and occasional streaming and a few apps. Any decent tablet will do the job.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Takinato:
I didn't think of it that way, I also have desktop and high end mobile, probably grab one Today!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] retrospooty:
Yup, save that $100 for your next phone ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Canadoc:
I got one as a spur of the moment decision. I am Canadian and I happen to be vacationing in New York. I walked into the best buy in Albany and they happen to have one on display. The screen really wowed me and its colors and contrast and I couldn't believe how late it was. I thought it would be nice to have a smaller tablet in this form factor. Overall so far I have really enjoyed it the only tiny issue I have with it is it the bottom right third of the device has a small creek on it sometimes when I first pick it up but after holding it for a while it will not make the noise anymore. It is a small issue and I can certainly live with it as it would be too difficult for me to bring back to return in the United States. Additionally I happen to get lucky and have one of the first LCD screen tablet I have never bought that did not have any light B bleed whatsoever. Even the iPads I have thought in the past have had at least one return before getting one that was satisfactory in that regard.

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Furthermore I certainly hope that this device gets its own forum as now that there is a routing option and I see these and phones have custom ROMs it should only be a matter of time that there is a demand for development on this it expensive yet really beautiful tablet
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dgjenkins:
Thanks a lot! The instructions worked like a champ. I did take the time to make a nandroid. Took forever, easily 15-20 minutes, but it was successful. Anyway, thanks again!

I bought the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 on sale for the same price as the Asus and I'll be taking the Galaxy back. They're pretty comparable devices but all things being equal I prefer the Asus. The Galaxy does have the luxury of having a developer community already but now that it's eol they'll be moving on. Hopefully some will hop to this device!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nukebreath:
I'll root when I have more time to do so. Thx for the post.

When I'm watching movies the screen looks like it's adjusting the brightness. I don't have the brightness set to auto. Anyone else having this problem.? I've gone thru all the settings, can't figure it out. That's the only gripe I have with the tablet. Any help would be awesome.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Canadoc:
Check that power saving is off and not on optimised
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Amd4life:
thanks for this guide, it works PERFECT
[Miscellaneous Android Development] portezbie:
I think we just need to be patient a little longer. Asus released a bootload unlock for the zenfone 2 and they will probably release one for this as well. I think by the end of the year at the latest we will see this device go on sale and then when more people have one we will see some real development. Hopefully, by that point Asus will release a 5.1 or 6.0 update. My theory anyway.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
there's a new update in case you were not aware. I checked last night and told me there is one. I have the Z580C model.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
I am probably in the wrong forum (story of my life) but I just purchased the ZenPad 10 p023. Anyone know of any possible root for it or no?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mingkee:
There's NO WAY to root on X3 based system.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
OK thank you.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] larryk:
Which Xposed Modules are you using?

So far, I am using:

Amplify

Gravitybox

Greenify

No Lock Home (V2)

Which other ones are being used on the z580ca?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
What launcher? Do u find slow in switching apps or general lag?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ice0901:
He's definitely experiencing some lag with the app draw and switching apps with xposed installed. I enjoyed the increased responsiveness so much after updating and re-rooting I just decided to keep the look as is and not install xposed
[Miscellaneous Android Development] larryk:
I am using Apex.

I find the tab very responsive, I have no complaints on app switching...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Amd4life:
If you use xposed you have to reboot back into recovery and wipe davlik and cache,and that will smooth out the system a little. Still cuts performance,that's just a lollipop/xposed issue
[Miscellaneous Android Development] transceiver:
Getting stuck at boot after installing latest update from ASUS. Any ideas how to get past it?

I can still boot into recovery and CWM. Tried flashing root again but still stuck.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ice0901:
The same thing happened to me when taking the ota update. To fix it download the latest firmware from Asus, copy it to a micro SD card and flash it in cwm
[Miscellaneous Android Development] transceiver:
Thanks, it worked for me :good:

I installed the firmware, then the update-SU file again, and everything is good.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Source Code for Z580CA posted at ASUS website

FYI,

Asus has posted the source code for the 64 GB model Z580CA, link: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/Zenpad/Z580CA/Z580CA_V4_3_1_Kernal.zip
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
NIce!

Making some progress!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Source code???? Getting wet

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Should be OK for 32gb and 2gb ram Models too?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mikehippe:
Just ordered my Z580CA on Amazon today, So glad to see the source code out. I hope we start to see some ROM development now.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
I spoke to Asus via email and they said it is in fact rootable. They just wouldn't tell me how.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Just got this tab today. Very easy to root. Instructions were pretty straight forward and didn't have any issues!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
How easy is to cook a rom now that we have the source code?

Is it something that us mortals can do following some video tutorials?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mingkee:
Both Z300 and Z380 bootloader is unlocked. All we need is right command and TWRP to flash right away.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
I am confused, aren't you the one who told me X3 wasn't rootable. How do you know bootloader is unlocked in the z300?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
I have managed with some help to extract the boot.img from the z300c and to get fastboot working. Nothing will flash via fastboot though which leads me to believe that the bootloader is in fact locked.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
Doesn't Asus offer the key to unlock the bootloader on their webpage like they did with some of their other tablets?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] GartimusPrime:
I was told there is no key yet and probably wouldn't be in the near future.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] truewt:
hi folks, I bought the P01MA (Z580CA version) in Taiwan, 4GB/32GB internal with Z3580 processor. Can the root procedure still be followed? First time coming into a no-dev device and pretty unsure of what to do to gain root..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Yes it should work ,just try ...no harm done as the recovery on the tutorial is only temporary?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] truewt:
was your device the same model as mine?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] larryk:
Yes, the z580ca is rootable, just read the thread...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Same ,but 2gb ram only
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
update for Zenpad S8

Today I got an update for the Zenpad S 8 (64GB) WW_V4.3.2_20151030 that supposedly fixes issues with the Z Stylus, even the message that appear before the update said something about to have to enable the Stylus in settings after the update. It’s a 26.31 MB update. If you are rooted you need to flash back the stock ROM, don’t try to update before you are back to stock. After updating you can root the table using the same procedure as before.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] larryk:
Why not just download the update from the Asus website and flash it (when available)?

Why would you have to re flash stock 1st?

If you are rooted, you should never try and update OTA.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
You can wait for Asus to post the new full image if you want, nobody forces you to follow my route, but here is called XDA Developers for a reason, we love to tinker and test our devices.

... and in case you have a rooted tablet you need to go back to stock, no root, before updating using the OTA, or else end in a bootloop. That's the reasoning on going back to stock...

As I said before if you are rooted and want to wait for the full image to be posted by Asus, that's OK, but others like me like to play with our devices.

:D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wifesabitch:
Where did you find your Z Stylus? I can't find did anywhere. Amazon, BestBuy, Newegg, nothing.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
First one was from Adorama, the second one from Asus store US, you have to check daily their web site to see if is in stock because normally they sold out in few hours. I have bookmarks of both sites and check them all the time, well, now not so often since I already got the Stylus and the tricover case.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
I have had a A Stylus on backorder at Adorama since September and no luck yet.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Not bad I guess?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] et1ssgmiller:
Flashing stock ROM

KeKinash, is there a procedure somewhere for flashing the stock rom? I finally just rooted my CA this week, I'm not sure what the procedure is for flashing back to the stock ROM. Took me this long to work up the nerve to root! Now I'll need to go back and forth a couple of times.

Thanks for any information you can give!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
You can use the same method to root posted here to flash back the stock ROM. Download the last version from the ASUS website, copy it to your tablet's internal memory, or if you tablet is encrypted to a SD formatted as Fat32, boot the temporary CWM recovery and from there select the ROM zip file. Wait, wait a long time. It will look like is stuck flashing the ifw part, but after a good 20 or 30 minutes it will boot to the stock rom, so don't panic if you see it takes long time because is normal. Just don't interrupt the flashing, let it reboot alone.

Good luck!

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Yep, is a matter of luck, try to go to asus web store and there, push the button to "notify me when in stock", do the same at Adorama,and wait for their message when in stock again, or if you are willing to buy from overseas, there is someone at Ebay selling them but at $50 each. link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221885450710?rmvSB=true

Well just an small update, now (Nov 06, 9:12 AM CST) Asus store has them in stock, hurry up if you want one because they fly. Link: http://store.asus.com/us/item/201509AM170004588/A18483
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Try to boot to the bootloader . Switch off the tablet, press volume down+power, you will be at the boot loader in a couple of minutes, a green android appear on your screen, connect the tablet to the PC and run the flashing program from post 1, when you will be at cwm just select flash zip file from external sd, and select the ROM zip file you copied to you ext SD. Don't worry the same happened to me when testing and I was able to get out of the boot loop.

Good Luck
[Miscellaneous Android Development] et1ssgmiller:
Kekinash, I can do that, up to the point where I select "choose zip from external sdcard", when I select that I get an error on the device that says "E:Can't mount /external_sd/".

Thanks for all the help with this!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
then there is a problem with your card. I used a 8 GB card, I think the CWM version is so old that it only supports SD cards of 32GB or less. With another one of 64 GB I got the same results as you. Be sure to format the card as FAT32 or FAT, and try again.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] et1ssgmiller:
Thank you, I'll give it a try tonight!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Asus already posted the updated full ROM version at their website, so is easier now. Link: UL-P01M-WW-4.3.2.0-user.zip
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
I downloaded and unzipped the IntelAndroid file. When I clicked launcher. Bat, I get an error message stating it's not a recognized windows program. I do have sdk installed.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] et1ssgmiller:
Thanks update was successful

Kekinash,

Many thanks for all the help with this. The 8Gb card was the trick, all reset and rerooted.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bab1c:
Hello, does the update with the full stock rom erase usr data ? (when use with CWM)

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ice0901:
No it does not.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bab1c:
OK Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
Anyone?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Try right click on it and "open with..." from there look for cmd (windows Terminal). For some reason your .bat files association in windows got messed. The bat file is just a sequence of MS-DOS commands.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
I don't have the "open with..." option when I right click it. Only "Open" which gives me the error message.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
Use this link to reassociate bat files to the default program.http://superuser.com/questions/53948/how-do-i-restore-bat-files-as-executables
[Miscellaneous Android Development] thunderger:
CM 12.1 Experimental Build Ongoing

I'm working on an experimental build for the Z580CA sporting 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB EMMC storage and Intel Atom Z3580 CPU. At the moment I'm examining boot.img and Zenfone 2 repositories because both devices are similar.

The available kernel source provided by Asus Global are broken, unexpected EOF in archive. I've contacted technical support asking for a working kernel source. Until then I think I can build CM 12.1 with pre-built stock kernel and some information taken from Zenfone 2.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] S. Prime:
[MENTION=4183085]thunderger[/MENTION] keep us posted on progress and let me know if you need a tester for the Z580CA. I am still hoping for our own forum.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] thunderger:
Created a github repo: https://github.com/thunderger/android_device_asus_p01m

You can take part if you wish. Please contact me

Initial extract from latest firmware 4.3.2.0 done, using non-source-based kernel. At the moment I'm examining partition tables and needed proprietary files (blobs).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] truewt:
Thanks for the advice folks! Replying on the rooted device now!

Just curious, does anyone face the problem of wifi disconnecting and reconnecting randomly constantly? I'm getting the problem while playing Hearthstone (online card game) while on previous version (think 4.3.1?) but have not tried it on (4.3.2?).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kekinash:
No, never had problems with wifi. Try to restart you wifi router, most of the problems with random disconnection of the wifi is because the router.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TabletConnect:
No issues with losing connection to my Wifi.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
Please keep us update with ur progress. Thanx
[Miscellaneous Android Development] FSRBIKER:
Is it 5GHz that you are having disconnects from or 2.4 also? I had some disconnection on 5GHz so I only use 2.4 and speed is just as fast with better range.

Beamed from my ZenPad S 8.0
[Miscellaneous Android Development] loner.:
I love this tablet, but we need developers! I want to root and flash a twrp recovery on this device, then custom roms will appear. :)

Only the Best with ZenPad S 8
[Miscellaneous Android Development] guinnes.s:
If u look at some previous posts by me there is a link to cynogen on GOOGLE+ were u can help by commenting and +1 the post [emoji3]