Hi all.
Ok, I'm fairly confused as to how to go about rooting my transformer prime 9.4.2.21 tablet.
As I understand it, I should be able to unlock the tablet, then install a 'ROM' that is already rooted, which means..I can boot into the 'ROM' and have root access??
So, I set out and unlocked my tablet (I'm aware of the warranty repercussions). Done. Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
I'm SURE this has been asked, I just can't seem to find it...I'm also quite new to the mobile 'hacking' world, and I'm a bit confused about all the buzz words (i.e. 'flashing a ROM', etc)..
I appreciate any help!
Cheers
I am pretty sure the next step after unlocking it is installing CWM, then using that to install the ROM of your choice.
Anyone else want to chime in here?
A.) Unlock.
B.) Flash ROM (you may want to pick before unlock0.
C.) Enjoy.
Unless it says otherwise you can assume any ROM that isn't from the manufacture, is rooted. The development section has ROMs, unlock, and Ubuntu crap. I use Debian in a chroot rather than native, and forgo X11. You may have to search for some things.
Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
aawshads said:
Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
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You can't install CWM if you haven't unlocked. Root doesn't have anything to do with unlocking.
I suggest using Viperboy's tool to unlock your device. Be careful to follow ALL the directions and you'll be just fine.
Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
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Rooting and unlocking are different. If you are unlocked, research which ROM you'd like to install and follow the directions in that thread. Virtually every ROM thread has the directions listed. There's even a thread if you want to try Ubuntu, though it has limited functionality right now.
Personally, I like Jermaine's AOKP ROM. It is really fast and smooth.
That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
seems like everything needs root...
Ok...
So, I need to 'Flash a ROM'...right. I'm looking in the development section, and the ones I'm looking at require CWM to be installed..but that (from what I can find) requires root to install...
There was a mention of ViperMOD. However, from what I can tell that program will install CWM after you root the device, which it can't for me, as I'm running .21.
I've also read several mentions about using Rom Manager. I installed the free version, and tried to install CWM that way, but it failed with 'An error occurred while attempting to run priviledged commands', presumable because I need to root the device first.
Soo...it really looks like I need to root the device before I can do anything. Is this incorrect? It seems like it is, but when I look into the suggestions listed here I seem to run into a brick wall because I need a rooted device...
I appreciate all the suggestions guys, I really want to get stuff working on my TFP. Any help is (as always!) appreciated.
Thanks
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
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oops sorry, I missed that CWM link...I'll check that out.
I have been researching all day, you will need to use fastboot in order to install cwm for the first time if you don't already have root. It will be what I use if I cannot get this titanium backup apk to work.
Mcliar, I appreciate you getting me the APK. I will let you know how it goes.
Could you post the backed up "su" for "OTA Voodoo Rootkeep" (i am guessing it stores the file in the application folder). I am wondering if it would be able to use this back to root the TF201
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Have searched the threads and did not come up with anything pertaining to unlocked Gtab that seemed to clearly explain( to me) what the easiest methods are to root and apply CWM. The one I did find I found confusing. I am also considering just installing CWM recovery and then installing the new rom with the Touchwiz update which is also rooted. Is this possible to do and what would the easiest method be for installing CWM(I am familair with Odin and remotely acquainted with Nvflash. I would prefer Odin if that is feasible. I found a thread that was for the locked version but am hesitant until I find out for sure that it also works with unlocked device. Also is there a downside to just installing CWM and then having custom rom root the device? Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!!
watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krQDP7xYlWg
download the files in the description
it takes 2 min
when you're done install ROM Manager,
do a nandroid backup if you want and
install the Touchwiz ROM,
after that do the root procedure again if you want root again.
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watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krQDP7xYlWg
download the files in the description
it takes 2 min
when you're done install ROM Manager,
do a nandroid backup if you want and
install the Touchwiz ROM,
after that do the root procedure again if you want root again.
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Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I will try this. Just one last question, if I restore the backup I make before flashing the rom, would I be able to get OTA for official TouchWiz? Or would I have to restore the stock recovery as well? Thanks again!! I hit the thanks buttom as well....
Hmmm that we dont know yet
but i believe the Aug 3 files will be available here before everybody receive the OTA and it my be the same version that T3rabyte received
jeandujardin01 said:
Hmmm that we dont know yet
but i believe the Aug 3 files will be available here before everybody receive the OTA and it my be the same version that T3rabyte received
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Ok thanks and I hit the thanks button!!!
When installing the T3rabyte version will all of my installed apps and data still be available or do I need to reinstall everything. Sorry for such a newbie question but it would be a pain to have to reinstall all apps. I assume the OTA would not do a complete factory reset?
I've been trying to keep up but I know I've missed a few days. Has anyone found out how to root after the OTA update yet? I'd really like to get some Custom ROM's but not sure if it's possible yet.
Wondering the same thing.. trying a few methods now.
Unfortunately, after receiving the OTA you cannot run the One-Click root method, however, if you unlock and install Amon_Ra style recovery (find it in the Dev thread) you can reboot to recovery and go to "Developer options" and install Superuser from there to get root.
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Unfortunately, after receiving the OTA you cannot run the One-Click root method, however, if you unlock and install Amon_Ra style recovery (find it in the Dev thread) you can reboot to recovery and go to "Developer options" and install Superuser from there to get root.
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+1 this method works 100% of the time every time.
For us novices, is there any way you could do a step by step on what to do to accomplish this? I'd greatly appreciate it!
mjdato said:
For us novices, is there any way you could do a step by step on what to do to accomplish this? I'd greatly appreciate it!
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Try starting here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415615
Not trying to offend but..Not many people are going to regurgitate the steps from memory. While I know them, you're going to be hard pressed to coax them back out of the crevices of my mind. So you get the short list. Attack each one individually and you will make it.
Unlock
Install Amon Ra
Install root via Amon Ra
OR
Install ClockWorkMod/Amon Ra
Install a rooted ROM
First time I've ever seen someone get the thanks when I answered your question haha.
Mr. Smith knows his stuff so you're good if you follow what he posted.
I had to re-install SuperUser from the market for some reason, but the AmonRa push for root/su worked like a charm.. I've been using CWM for so long with a Samsung device.. I really, really like AmonRa.. very slick.
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I had to re-install SuperUser from the market for some reason, but the AmonRa push for root/su worked like a charm.. I've been using CWM for so long with a Samsung device.. I really, really like AmonRa.. very slick.
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After rooting with Amon-Ra, downloading superuser/busybox from the market is necessary.
I've never had to download busybox. Wierd.
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I did mine last night... After I rooted and starting adding more packages (like titanium backup), a new SuperUser Update showed up in the market which I applied. No issues with that.
Getting to root was involved more so with the HTC Bootloader Unlock as I had issues with clicking on the Button on their page to start the process (nothing happened).. Ended up moving over to Chrome to do it.
After that, it was easy though there are a few battery pulls along the way.
is there a chance of somebody releasing a "one click" root for people with OTA updates?
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is there a chance of somebody releasing a "one click" root for people with OTA updates?
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It's super easy to root.
If you already have Amon Ra just navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
If you don't have Amon Ra, flash it, then navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
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It's super easy to root.
If you already have Amon Ra just navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
If you don't have Amon Ra, flash it, then navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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you will need to unlock the bootloader before you can root. im prety sure, someone corect me if i am wrong
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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Okay, but I was addressing the question you asked, not the one you meant to ask.
Now if you don't want the factory reset from unlocking without being backed up, that's another story. And as mentioned above, you can't root until you are unlocked. That's the point of unlocking, to be able to root. Even with OneClick you ahd to be unlocked.
MyBackup does not require root but will not back up all the data. It's a good program though, I have the pro version and use it. And I think it will back up your contacts and sms/mms without root, you'll have to check on that.
If you just want to back up apps without data AppMonster Pro is great. Restoring is nice and easy on the eyes and you can install from your sd backup or redownload from Market. One thing I love about it is that it backs up apps as soon as you download them.
I think those are your options for backing up without root. I would grab both of them. I use both regularly.
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Okay, but I was addressing the question you asked, not the one you meant to ask.
Now if you don't want the factory reset from unlocking without being backed up, that's another story. And as mentioned above, you can't root until you are unlocked. That's the point of unlocking, to be able to root. Even with OneClick you ahd to be unlocked.
MyBackup does not require root but will not back up all the data. It's a good program though, I have the pro version and use it. And I think it will back up your contacts and sms/mms without root, you'll have to check on that.
If you just want to back up apps without data AppMonster Pro is great. Restoring is nice and easy on the eyes and you can install from your sd backup or redownload from Market. One thing I love about it is that it backs up apps as soon as you download them.
I think those are your options for backing up without root. I would grab both of them. I use both regularly.
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Really? I used CleanTool to temp root to disable sense before OTA update, so I thought unlocking is not necessary before rooting. Oh well I guess I am out of luck for backing up my data.
I just used Amon RA.
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Really? I used CleanTool to temp root to disable sense before OTA update, so I thought unlocking is not necessary before rooting. Oh well I guess I am out of luck for backing up my data.
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Yeah, the temp root was the solution for before HTC unlocked the bootloader. You mentioned OneClick before, that's for perm root and no longer works after the OTA.
And yeah, iirc, there's no more temp root since the OTA. That would've allow you to back up, then unlock and root and restore. I think that's what you were getting at...
hey guys i need some help plz!!!
i had rooted my asus prime.......and my bootloader was still locked, after i rooted my device i also had rootkeeper to protect it incase i update.....to make a long story short, i was so anxious when jelly bean was released i wasnt thinking so i proceeded without temp unroot first before i did the update......so after everything completed i went to restore my root access and it was gone..........was so pissed off, so now from every research i did it says that there is no current root options for the prime jelly bean, anybody knows how to get it back or a way to root again.....im willing to downgrade if i can to get back my root access. please help!!!
Regain root access after JB update
weakenfalls said:
hey guys i need some help plz!!!
i had rooted my asus prime.......and my bootloader was still locked, after i rooted my device i also had rootkeeper to protect it incase i update.....to make a long story short, i was so anxious when jelly bean was released i wasnt thinking so i proceeded without temp unroot first before i did the update......so after everything completed i went to restore my root access and it was gone..........was so pissed off, so now from every research i did it says that there is no current root options for the prime jelly bean, anybody knows how to get it back or a way to root again.....im willing to downgrade if i can to get back my root access. please help!!!
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I lost root on my TF201 after flashing Craig Gomez's us-tf201-jro03c-10.4.2.15-stock-deodexed.zip ROM. In addition to losing root access, I still had Superuser installed, and it would not grant superuser permission to anything I was trying to use to fix the problem, such as Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, GooManager, etc. Also, Superuser did not even have superuser permission, but could not be deleted in the File Manager. Another big problem is that I could not boot into recovery, and I could not downgrade to ICS.
After trying a number of possible solutions that I found on this and other sites, I discovered Urkel's Fresh Start 1.0.zip. Here's the post:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32677560>
If you are at a dead end, I highly recommend that you give this a try! Your bootloader needs to be unlocked, but I had already done that when I was still using ICS. I'm not sure if the unlock tool available on the Asus site will work with JB. All you have to do is download the Urkel's Fresh Start zip file to your computer, unzip it to the same folder on your computer where you have adb and fastboot, add the JB ROM that you want to use to that folder, and rename the ROM file to system.blob. You'll also need to install the drivers on your computer so that it can send data to your TF201. I used the drivers that are on the Microsoft site, but there is a link to some universal drivers in the post above. Connect the cable from your TF201 to a USB port on your computer, and after deciding which option you want to try, double click Fresh Root.bat or Fresh Start.bat. Fresh Start.bat will first install the TWRP 2.2.2.1 recovery (that's what recovery.blob is). It will then install whatever JB ROM you decided to use. I went with the 10.4.2.15 ROM that's now on the ASUS site. The Urkel batch file may then restore root access, but that didn't work for some reason in my case. I think my problem was not mounting \System. You can do this by booting into TWRP recovery that you now have, select the Mount button, and put an X in the top box. In my case it seems that the box becomes unchecked during reboot. I tried it several times and gave up, but there is another simple way to regain root access if you have made it this far. Download Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip and flash that using TWRP, and you will at long last have root access once again. I see that this file has already been mentioned in this thread, and it worked like a charm for me.
So why did I want root access to being with? It's because of that stupid GPS problem. GPS isn't really needed on a pad in my opinion, but things like that bug me (pardon the pun)! When I was still using ICS, I unlocked the bootloader, rooted, and then used GooManager to flash TF201_External_GPS.zip. This file allowed the GPS function in my TF201 to work just as well as the GPS in my Samsung Galaxy S2. Also, I see no change when I attach the GPS dongle. What does that tell you? I think for most people with the GPS problem, it's a FIRMWARE problem, not a hardware problem. I'm not having a wifi problem, but I suspect that this is also a firmware problem. If Asus is smart, they have someone reading these blogs to get some ideas on how to fix their problems. Instead, they've spent money sending people a GPS dongle that, at least in some cases, is just a waste of time and money. So I've reinstalled the GPS zip file, and my GPS works...so now Google Maps can tell me where I am. Thanks, I already know that most of the time. Another thing that seemed to help with the GPS problem...disable the stock browser and use the Dolphin browser instead. I have no idea why that should make a difference.
Since I am a noob (whatever man), I tried to spell this out so that it can be easily understood by other noobs. Good luck, hope this works for you.
weakenfalls said:
hey guys i need some help plz!!!
i had rooted my asus prime.......and my bootloader was still locked, after i rooted my device i also had rootkeeper to protect it incase i update.....to make a long story short, i was so anxious when jelly bean was released i wasnt thinking so i proceeded without temp unroot first before i did the update......so after everything completed i went to restore my root access and it was gone..........was so pissed off, so now from every research i did it says that there is no current root options for the prime jelly bean, anybody knows how to get it back or a way to root again.....im willing to downgrade if i can to get back my root access. please help!!!
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Read this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911261 . It gives you two ways to try and get su/root back and working properly.
Hi there.
Actually i got my prime updated to Jeally Bean 4.1.1
Today i was used Asus Unlock Tool and it has been unlocked. My question is if can i go to get root access now ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929189
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thank you. i will try to do this but i am an amator
eS* said:
thank you. i will try to do this but i am an amator
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You will have to have an unlocked bootloader which will void your warranty.
hx4700 Killer said:
You will have to have an unlocked bootloader which will void your warranty.
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Yes. I know it.
Does anyone can explain how to do this ?? or if there's possible to downgrade to ICS from JB ???? Im just starting play with android and tablet asus prime and i really need to root my tf201 as i updated to jeally bean 4.1.1 been stupid...
Thanks to everyones
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eS* said:
Yes. I know it.
Does anyone can explain how to do this ?? or if there's possible to downgrade to ICS from JB ???? Im just starting play with android and tablet asus prime and i really need to root my tf201 as i updated to jeally bean 4.1.1 been stupid...
Thanks to everyones
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This is from my post to another person with the same problem. In addition to the steps here, you'll also need to find and download adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and associated files. It's not that hard, you can do it.
I lost root on my TF201 after flashing Craig Gomez's us-tf201-jro03c-10.4.2.15-stock-deodexed.zip ROM. In addition to losing root access, I still had Superuser installed, and it would not grant superuser permission to anything I was trying to use to fix the problem, such as Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, GooManager, etc. Also, Superuser did not even have superuser permission, but could not be deleted in the File Manager. Another big problem is that I could not boot into recovery, and I could not downgrade to ICS.
After trying a number of possible solutions that I found on this and other sites, I discovered Urkel's Fresh Start 1.0.zip. Here's the post:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32677560>
If you are at a dead end, I highly recommend that you give this a try! Your bootloader needs to be unlocked, but I had already done that when I was still using ICS. I'm not sure if the unlock tool available on the Asus site will work with JB. All you have to do is download the Urkel's Fresh Start zip file to your computer, unzip it to the same folder on your computer where you have adb and fastboot, add the JB ROM that you want to use to that folder, and rename the ROM file to system.blob. You'll also need to install the drivers on your computer so that it can send data to your TF201. I used the drivers that are on the Microsoft site, but there is a link to some universal drivers in the post above. Connect the cable from your TF201 to a USB port on your computer, and after deciding which option you want to try, double click Fresh Root.bat or Fresh Start.bat. Fresh Start.bat will first install the TWRP 2.2.2.1 recovery (that's what recovery.blob is). It will then install whatever JB ROM you decided to use. I went with the 10.4.2.15 ROM that's now on the ASUS site. The Urkel batch file may then restore root access, but that didn't work for some reason in my case. I think my problem was not mounting \System. You can do this by booting into TWRP recovery that you now have, select the Mount button, and put an X in the top box. In my case it seems that the box becomes unchecked during reboot. I tried it several times and gave up, but there is another simple way to regain root access if you have made it this far. Download Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip and flash that using TWRP, and you will at long last have root access once again. I see that this file has already been mentioned in this thread, and it worked like a charm for me.
alexmojo said:
This is from my post to another person with the same problem. In addition to the steps here, you'll also need to find and download adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and associated files. It's not that hard, you can do it.
I lost root on my TF201 after flashing Craig Gomez's us-tf201-jro03c-10.4.2.15-stock-deodexed.zip ROM. In addition to losing root access, I still had Superuser installed, and it would not grant superuser permission to anything I was trying to use to fix the problem, such as Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, GooManager, etc. Also, Superuser did not even have superuser permission, but could not be deleted in the File Manager. Another big problem is that I could not boot into recovery, and I could not downgrade to ICS.
After trying a number of possible solutions that I found on this and other sites, I discovered Urkel's Fresh Start 1.0.zip. Here's the post:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32677560>
If you are at a dead end, I highly recommend that you give this a try! Your bootloader needs to be unlocked, but I had already done that when I was still using ICS. I'm not sure if the unlock tool available on the Asus site will work with JB. All you have to do is download the Urkel's Fresh Start zip file to your computer, unzip it to the same folder on your computer where you have adb and fastboot, add the JB ROM that you want to use to that folder, and rename the ROM file to system.blob. You'll also need to install the drivers on your computer so that it can send data to your TF201. I used the drivers that are on the Microsoft site, but there is a link to some universal drivers in the post above. Connect the cable from your TF201 to a USB port on your computer, and after deciding which option you want to try, double click Fresh Root.bat or Fresh Start.bat. Fresh Start.bat will first install the TWRP 2.2.2.1 recovery (that's what recovery.blob is). It will then install whatever JB ROM you decided to use. I went with the 10.4.2.15 ROM that's now on the ASUS site. The Urkel batch file may then restore root access, but that didn't work for some reason in my case. I think my problem was not mounting \System. You can do this by booting into TWRP recovery that you now have, select the Mount button, and put an X in the top box. In my case it seems that the box becomes unchecked during reboot. I tried it several times and gave up, but there is another simple way to regain root access if you have made it this far. Download Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip and flash that using TWRP, and you will at long last have root access once again. I see that this file has already been mentioned in this thread, and it worked like a charm for me.
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thank you alot. it works for me but i flashed using TWRP not by Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip but by Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip and today i gone get the root access
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Hello all. I'm about to try rooting my TF201 JB 4.1.1 and was hoping to ask a few questions about the method from the link quoted above. I couldn't ask them there because it's my first time on xda-developers.
1) I don't know which JB update to get from the ASUS website, if its supposed to be the newest firmware from my region, or the earlier firmware which actually updated the OS to Jelly Bean?
2) Are the Urkel's software, the JB update from the ASUS website, and the drivers all that is needed as far as downloads go that will be needed for root? (Have already unlocked the bootloader)
Thank you for any help.
This was fantastic! Unlocking is a breeze, and your follow up on flashing Super User manually saved my day.
I searched and searched and searched and couldn't find an updated clear answer to my question....
and that question is:
I have a rooted, unlocked tf201 running a custom ROM with the JellyBean bootloader...nvFlash NOT installed...can/how do I return to stock?
I don't want to return the tablet, no damage or anything....I just want to revert to stock (as close to stock) if possible...
I see a few "stock JellyBean" ROMs but I didn't see "JB bootloader" anywhere in the ROMs posts and I would like to wipe the tablet first if possible...then push a custom recovery through fastboot & flash a stock ROM if that is something that would work.
would this be possible without turning the tablet into a worthless POS?
Don't want to flash a ROM with the incorrect bootloader & brick the tablet...if I read correctly nvFlash must be flashed BEFORE a JellyBean bootloader is installed (is that correct?) and it's too late for that...
I saw a "Full Wipe" zip I could possibly flash if that will work for me (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670824...
please let me know if this is possible and how to do it/where there is a post with instructions...
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911024
This rom is stock JB from Asus with a little help from the OP to make it faster. Just follow all instructions in the thread and you'll be fine.
Hey, I need to install AirWatch MTD agent for work to get email/other work stuff on my tab. I'm not sure if all air watch wants us unroot, it is not very specific when it says that it can't finish setup because of my current settings. I think it may even check to make sure you are on a stock rom, so my question is, will the rom on the link provided be "stock" enough to install AirWatch and get my work stuff? I don't feel nearly as bad about taking this TF201 back to stock as I did my GNex since there is a huge difference there and I use my phone way more.
Thanks for any help.
You can always temp unroot your tablet. That should work for your purposes
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How do you temp unroot? Is there a way to unroot a rom before flashing it, maybe going in and deleting the su apk from the .zip?
bwosotowsky said:
How do you temp unroot? Is there a way to unroot a rom before flashing it, maybe going in and deleting the su apk from the .zip?
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Just do it from within superuser
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This is not working ... airwatch is super picky. I did the temp unroot in su and then went to settings --> apps and deactivated super user. Airwatch still has my device listed as compromised on the server. I think it wants a stock rom without root. Any ideas?