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hello TO everybody. I am a owner of an transformer tf101 3gB70
Momently not rootable
I've post every day after the purchase of my asus tf b70 on the official asus site on facebook until they have banned me only because i have made them a few question about the locked bootloader and how to get root acces TO use some apps like titanium backup
So i invite you all users and non users of an tf B70 TO post on their site and other socialnetworks To release a tool TO get root on ouer tf b70 and invite them(ASUS) TO follow others that are providing devices with lower costs but are developer free!!
So one day we get root on the transformer too!
It can be a solution but I think it's not enough while if u are thinking about how many people bought transformer and how many people want to be able to root their device there is too much difference. Just for example from 800000 sold transformer maybe 2000-3000 wants to root it. The rest is very pleased with their stock rom. This is just what I think nothing more. From the other part why not can the manufacturers monitorize XDA like forums and even include scripts and other good things which can improve their device performance. Yeah it's like an ideal world of user-developer-manufacturer community which, I think, we will never see.
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Understandy your feeling and I've rooted all android phones I've had.but I think stock transformer works pretty good...
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Are all B70 non rootable? Because mines is B70KAS... and I used brk.rootkit.ww.v6.3 for root (and adding clockwork, busybox and superuser) and Clemsyn-Blades3.2OCver21 (with voodoo module) for overclock.
Everything worked perfect.
PD: Shipped with Android 3.1, and updated to 3.2 before rooting. WW Version.
mrmenta said:
Are all B70 non rootable? Because mines is B70KAS... and I used brk.rootkit.ww.v6.3 for root (and adding clockwork, busybox and superuser) and Clemsyn-Blades3.2OCver21 (with voodoo module) for overclock.
Everything worked perfect.
PD: Shipped with Android 3.1, and updated to 3.2 before rooting. WW Version.
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Asus change the SBK mid way in July so some early B7O are rootable.
I've rooted 2 android phones and another tablet (creative ziio) but to be honest I feel little need with the TF.
It has no real annoying stock apps and everything seems to be working ok.
I have a non rootable b70, but I hoppe devs will unlook it, its a matter of time...
What are the obvious advantages in rooting the tf101? Any new functionality?
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Tuborg68 said:
What are the obvious advantages in rooting the tf101? Any new functionality?
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With one word? Freedom!
You can install custom ROMs, remove system apps, you can overclock your CPU. Just a few things...
I've still swithering between this the Xoom, Playbook or just waiting for something new but I'd echo the comments about the stock ROM being really good, theres actually plenty of folk who use the Asus Widgets (weather, email) on their non asus tablets because they look really good!
I think the Transformer with the keyboard already supplies most of the functionality that some of the others need rooted for (USB connection for flashdrives/hard discs), however if I do get one I'd like to be able to root for the overclock and ability to use a 3G USB Modem,
If you find it ok to have your tab stock !
Try to use titanium backup or the stock browser ho is closing itself during typing until it forces to close
After a month of use asus finally decided to release an update
But if we got root the problem was resolved a long time ago in other custom rom on xda fo the transformer
I hope the one I have coming from newegg isn't the latest B70. I'm sure I would be satisfied for awhile with a stock TF, but I hack everything I buy when it comes to phones, tablets, and computers LOL
I'm. Scouring through my area to find a B60 not easy...
i just bought a B80, it was a new model number and everything, i knew i couldnt root it right now. im fine with that, this thing is very fast and performs very well.
I can wait the month or 2 it will take to hack the new key.
This is my first tablet and im happy i was patient enough to wait for something as good as this.
Very happy with my transformer no reason to root yet,
Currently Pinnacle 1.2 and have never been happier
i got a tf yesterday, even tho i new not ti get a b70, i ended up with 1, stock rom is awesome, imo, but the roms that the devs make on these forums are so much awesomer lol, looking forward to getting rooted and flashing revolver rom, ta
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I just got a B80 model as well and am quite happy with it. I can't wait for root though for overclocking and custom tweaks. Hopefully it's not too far down the road!
I have a B70 but i also cant root it. So i must wait with the stock rom (its quit nice) but i want root and i WANT a custom rom on it.. damn sh*t....
Forgive my ignorance, where do I find this B70?
I just bought my TF. I looked through the settings About and not seeing anything indicating the hardware version (which is what B70 refers to, right?). Where do I find this.
I'm not out to root my TF (yet), I plan on doing app development and so far have not needed any root privileges.
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I just bought my TF. I looked through the settings About and not seeing anything indicating the hardware version (which is what B70 refers to, right?). Where do I find this.
I'm not out to root my TF (yet), I plan on doing app development and so far have not needed any root privileges.
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Look for a sticker next to the power/dock connector on the tablet. It will have a serial number beginning with "B". So the second digit will indicate which revision you have.
Just ordered mine refurbished with 2 year warranty for $350. Should be here in two days. My questions:
I see that some people want to revert from 3.2 to 3.0. Why is that? Is there something wrong with the official 3.2 firmware?
What are the advantages to rooting the A500? With my EVO 4G, I rooted just to improve battery life and to be able to tether from my 4G connection. The A500 has a supposed 8 hour battery life so I dont think I'd be interesting in rooting for just that. What other advantages are there? Are the hacked roms that much better than the stock one?
hidavi said:
Just ordered mine refurbished with 2 year warranty for $350. Should be here in two days. My questions:
I see that some people want to revert from 3.2 to 3.0. Why is that? Is there something wrong with the official 3.2 firmware?
What are the advantages to rooting the A500? With my EVO 4G, I rooted just to improve battery life and to be able to tether from my 4G connection. The A500 has a supposed 8 hour battery life so I dont think I'd be interesting in rooting for just that. What other advantages are there? Are the hacked roms that much better than the stock one?
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You must revert to 3.0 from 3.2 if you want to root the A500.
And advantages are better performance, battery life (depending on how you control your cpu/voltage levels), and the ability to use root aps such as adfree. Also you can change the theme, buttons, boot animation, manage system apps, and all that other good stuff that root gives you.
In addition, hacked roms not only give you better battery life, but better performance.
Performance because some of the acer underlying "bloatware" is removed, and also the ability to overclock the processor. This results in better game and film playback for example.
Not to mention the recent fact about the CIQ data gathering code is "hopefully" broken with cooked roms/kernels (see xda home page for further info)
Rooting and romming is not for everybody. Some people are just plain happy with the stock system. But for those of us that want the most we can get, it's a blessing.
Keep in mind that we are reverting 3.2 back to 3.0 so that we can install a custom ROOTED version of 3.2. 3.2 is still the best and most stable, of the Honeycomb ROMS, but with the OTA update for 3.2 Acer changed the bootloader making it harder to root.
Also keep in mind, that when you to the rollback from 3.2, that 3.0 rom is going to act really weird. so you'll just have to be patient and do your things when you can.
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If you cannot root, it would be like buying a Windows laptop at WalMart and WalMart keeps the Administrator account Top Secret so you cannot use it. And because you cannot be the Administrator, you CAN NOT uninstall any of the 'crapware' they loaded for you that they through constantly in your face.
Or better yet, you buy a NEW car and Ford/Chevy/etc decided to weld the hood shut, preset all your radio buttons (which you cannot change - hope you like country), lock your wheels so you cannot change the tires, and then to add injury to insult, while you were sleeping they send OTA changes that makes your car work differently then the day before. So, you jump in YOUR car to discover that last night some jerk decided the gas pedal should now be on the left and the break should be on the dashboard. Anyway, you get the idea.
Also dint you need root to read ntfs and such from the USB?
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The advantages of root are being able to do what you want with your hardware. Customizing, tweaking, removing crap, etc...
i have a question will anyone figure a way to root 3.2 i got my icona a500 and it came with 3.2 i dont want to revert back as im not that good with this stuf but like the pros to rooting i have rooted 2 galaxy s facinate and love it oh yes i am a complete noob to this but having fun
pmelah said:
i have a question will anyone figure a way to root 3.2 i got my icona a500 and it came with 3.2 i dont want to revert back as im not that good with this stuf but like the pros to rooting i have rooted 2 galaxy s facinate and love it oh yes i am a complete noob to this but having fun
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pmelah, as the others have hinted towards, you cannot root stock 3.2 from Acer. I remember reading some devs were working on it, but, so far, no one has been able to do it. Realize the reverting back process is temporary as there are plenty of custom ROMs out there with 3.2. It's just that, right now, if you want 3.2 and root capability, you have to revert to 3.0 and then flash a custom 3.2 ROM.
The process is incredibly easy and someone has taken the lead in writing a tutorial.
pmelah said:
i have a question will anyone figure a way to root 3.2 i got my icona a500 and it came with 3.2 i dont want to revert back as im not that good with this stuf but like the pros to rooting i have rooted 2 galaxy s facinate and love it oh yes i am a complete noob to this but having fun
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Already done, it was rooted as soon as it came out. You can find the instructions on xda. The end result will be 3.2 rooted other than that, it will be 100% stock.
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Also dint you need root to read ntfs and such from the USB?
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Not in HC 3.2
First off anyone wanting to root do not update past 8.6.5.19 or 8.6.6.19 for the tf01g the newest firmware update from asus .21 blocks the razorclaw root exploit.
i dnt know about the rest of you but i watched this forum and others for about 2 months straight when i got my B80 tf01 waiting for a way to root...i mean everyday anxiously....to the point i was teaching myself android to see if i could figure out a way myself!! realistic or not..
the transformer isnt my first android device but ive only had a few and infact the tf01 stole me away from my ipad thankfully!!! thanx android!! But once i got root i was so happy it was literally an awesome christmas gift from rayman and the devs and asus ultimately.
Now heres where my observstions come in....whether anyone cares or not...after waiting for root like i did and finally getting it there was no wayespecially after seeing the roms out there that i was puting asus firmware back on my device...the devs will support it better and longer anyway.... why in the world would people who had root just go and OTA update and blow root, im guessing those who did are probably not meant to root and are probably safer not rooted.
I know its not the way it is but its almost like we got a little way in that only those who are advanced enough would be able to get and keep root and those not advanced enough would miss the chance or lose root.. I for one wont put anything straight from asus on my device unless devs just cant do ics which i highly doubt. more likely they will release before asus.
i used to really wonder why there were some questions not answered or the guys in the know getting aggravated about thwe questions over and over again, but not anymore i so respect these guys and totally understand where they are coming from watching people ask some of the questions ive seen in the last few days after this update so makes me get it.
Loosely put the level of noobness is amazing around this neck of the woods ?
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what on earth is the purpose of this post?
Were you high when you wrote this ?
After reading this post twice, I'm still confused what the purpose is.. must have been a nice trip?
I dont agree that anyone but a noob should return to stock. I regard myself pretty clued up with technology and sheer geekery and have been for thirty years, but I returned to stock due to just wanting this device to work. I had certain issues after rooting and was happy with how it worked before rooting. Now I do agree the devs here do a brilliant job, but for me, I am happy with a stock device for the time being.
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not a whole lot of purpose to the post other than warning those who obviously dont know and a little bit of a rant or ramble... it is the general forum and i didnt see anything too terribly wrong with it..
if it was totally out of line then i apologize just some people amaze me sometimes.....
for those who feel stock is more reliabe more power too ya and we are all entitled to our opinions and i just disagree.... stock for me wasnt even close in peformance and obviouly control of my device was far from what i have with root.... i can return to stock anytime if needed but i cant justify it.
Since updates from asus come out pretty often i dont see any point in rooting at least not for me. I did root my nexus one though and got CM7 on it but for my TF101 i still prefer it stock since the updates come really fast and they usually breaks the root exploit and such...i think this is a personal thing, for me i'm pretty satisfied with stock..until they stop giving out updates regularly then i'll start rooting and playing with custom roms on my TF101 just like i did on my N1
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Since updates from asus come out pretty often i dont see any point in rooting at least not for me. I did root my nexus one though and got CM7 on it but for my TF101 i still prefer it stock since the updates come really fast and they usually breaks the root exploit and such...i think this is a personal thing, for me i'm pretty satisfied with stock..until they stop giving out updates regularly then i'll start rooting and playing with custom roms on my TF101 just like i did on my N1
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Also, the battery life and speed of stock is perfect to be honest.
The Transformer is my 4th android device and it's the only one so far i've NOT rooted.
Currently, I see Asus updating it regularly and I don't want to miss out on any vital updates.
With my phones, rooting was essential to make space, get rid of annoying stock apps and tether to other devices.
With the TF101 I don't see a major need for me to root.
I dont understand the point of the OP (opening post) and must say that I prefer my TF101 just as it is - unrooted and FULLY up to date.
I have a question, as I just got my tablet a couple days ago. So basically, what the OP is saying is that you can't root if you update to 8.6.5.21. I've been doing a lot of reading (this isn't my first android device), and I think I've come to conclusion that I can't root just yet. A) You have to be on a lower version than 8.6.5.21. B) Your serial number has to be B70 or lower. So, even if I downgraded to the lower version number, I still won't be able to root? (My serial number starts with B90) Thanks for your input, as I'm not going to attempt to root until I have all the facts straight.
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I have a question, as I just got my tablet a couple days ago. So basically, what the OP is saying is that you can't root if you update to 8.6.5.21. I've been doing a lot of reading (this isn't my first android device), and I think I've come to conclusion that I can't root just yet. A) You have to be on a lower version than 8.6.5.21. B) Your serial number has to be B70 or lower. So, even if I downgraded to the lower version number, I still won't be able to root? (My serial number starts with B90) Thanks for your input, as I'm not going to attempt to root until I have all the facts straight.
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I think I get the point of the OP- a warning and general observations. To some extent, I agree. Because of the speed that ASUS sends out updates, it's trickier to maintain root on a stock system. If you want to run a non-rooted stock rom, then the updates are safe. If you want to run a rooted stock rom, you'll have to do some legwork to maintain root. It would probably be easier to just run a custom rom, rather than a rooted stock rom. As far as the newb questions go, I don't mind the ones that have done some homework, but I usually ignore the ones that don't even know what they are asking.
@dougstoner- either A OR B will work. For you, your only root option today is 8.6.5.19, although I'm not sure if it's possible to downgrade.
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I have a question, as I just got my tablet a couple days ago. So basically, what the OP is saying is that you can't root if you update to 8.6.5.21. I've been doing a lot of reading (this isn't my first android device), and I think I've come to conclusion that I can't root just yet. A) You have to be on a lower version than 8.6.5.21. B) Your serial number has to be B70 or lower. So, even if I downgraded to the lower version number, I still won't be able to root? (My serial number starts with B90) Thanks for your input, as I'm not going to attempt to root until I have all the facts straight.
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False.
BA0 here (means this is beyond the B# series). Bought TF a week ago, came with the dock bundle. Updated to the latest Asus FW but had no trouble using RC or CWM installer.apk
the only thing I can't really do is put it into APX mode and use NVFlash.
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False.
BA0 here (means this is beyond the B# series). Bought TF a week ago, came with the dock bundle. Updated to the latest Asus FW but had no trouble using RC or CWM installer.apk
the only thing I can't really do is put it into APX mode and use NVFlash.
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Don't say false, you might have gotten lucky and got 8.6.5.19 but
keep in mind the latest update got pushed out about a week or so, the latest update for you at the time might have been 8.6.5.19 but the latest as of now is 8.6.5.21 which is not rootable with Razorclaw.
Being you have a BAO you will not be able to use NVFLash at this time.
Your BAO is just a continuation of B9O.
A continuation right the way upto F.
So, if I can downgrade to the lowest version, I can root. (if that's possible)
I can't install a custom bootloader though right? Since my serial number is too high? Basically, all I can do is root if I can get to the right version, and wait until I have NVFlash for higher serial numbers to load a custom rom? Thanks for all the replies guys. I appreciate it.
The OP could have been onto something.
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I always prefer root on any android device because it allows for customistions way beyond stock firmwre.until you have rooted and used a transformer running a custom firmware at 1.5ghz you have no frame of reference at all. Most custom rom devs will update their Roms using the latest Asus firmware anyway so you aren't missing out on any new stock firmware features. I wouldn't go back to stock now if you paid me! I liken it to tuning a car, stock is fine but there is nothing like remapping the ecu and it often makes the car handle better and use less fuel.
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I always prefer root on any android device because it allows for customistions way beyond stock firmwre.until you have rooted and used a transformer running a custom firmware at 1.5ghz you have no frame of reference at all. Most custom rom devs will update their Roms using the latest Asus firmware anyway so you aren't missing out on any new stock firmware features. I wouldn't go back to stock now if you paid me! I liken it to tuning a car, stock is fine but there is nothing like remapping the ecu and it often makes the car handle better and use less fuel.
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If only for Voodoo rooting is an absolute must.
Today I went to the Market to buy GTA3 just to find out that my Transformer is sayd to be incompatible device.
What I would like to find here is if someone knows what I need to change in the build.prop or elsewhere to make my Transformer be recognized as a... Transformer.
I know that it can be done because I have a Kyros Mid1024 too, with a CFW that tells Market it is a Sansung GT-P1000 tablet so I can install near everything on that. And my Transformer w/ Dock and KRAKD 1.4.2 can not!
I believe it would be even better if the Upd8r developer or other app developer could make it to change the identification between Transformer, Xoon, Galaxy and Iconia, so we can install everything from the Market.
So, any ideas on how to tweak my build.prop so I can PAY and install from Market apps like GTA3 and others ( Modern Combat 3 for A500? Anyone? ) ?
Ohohoh
Now that we finnaly have some ICS love on our TF101 (plus.google.com/104527547398404782016/posts/eDoMedFsNer), maybe someone can be more interested in make the Transformer more compatible in the Market.
Hopping so!
Going back to stock and upgrading to ICS will fx the problem, the reason no one answered you is because this question has been asked before- a few things can mess up compatibility, having an older kernel leftover from a modded ROM, having your LCD density adjusted (I know, but it happens, screen size will make it think it is an incompatible device). I had this problem until I finally went back to stock and started my rooting/ROM process all over, checking previously 'incompatible' apps in the market after each update..just to make sure they weren't getting 'broken' by each update. I am on ICS with a fully functioning market now. You will just need to search more for your answer it is out there..don't be afraid to read stuff that might not be related to your problem- it might be related to your NEXT problem
Ok so I been rooting phones for a while since HTC Hero, HTC Evo, HTC Evo Shift, and now Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch. I mainly rooted for WiFi tether, better battery life, some 3g and SD card speed tweaks, and to ditch bloatware which pretty much sums up the main reasons for rooting. I never cared for Apps to SD since it
What are the major benefits of rooting this tablet that I wouldn't have on stock. Is it even worth rooting this tablet?
I don't have the tablet yet, I Just ordered it online today with the keyboard which I heard adds about 6 hours extra to the life.
Full access and control of your own device and all the benefits that come with it. Nuff said.
Rooting your TF is really simple btw. The actual rooting process isn't simple but the smart guys make tools for us to use and make it really easy.
There's absolutely no downside to rooting. None.
No, Asus is not going to deny your warranty for defective hardware just because you rooted.
The official statement might be "rooting voids warranty" but it is hardly ever enforced, if at all.
That is really up to you. Since you have rooted all those phone, you clearly know what the power of root is and why to do it. I bought mine and within 30 minutes of getting it home it was rooted, debloated and flashed a custom ROM on it. This was before the ICS update. Then when the update came out and there were/are reboot problems, BC I had root I have been able to successfully solve that issue (for myself at least) . I suggest you read, read and read some more. Then decide if rooting the tablet is really something you want. It is Android but some things are very different from your phone.
Ok well thanks for the replies. I guess I will have to find out when I get the tablet in my hands.
Like you I have rooted all of my phones. Tethering is the main reason I have rooted my phones and my Transformer is what I want to tether.
I have had my Transformer for about a year and it is still not rooted. I haven't come across a reason to root it yet. Every time an update comes out from ASUS my Transformer updates itself like it is supposed to without any extra hassles. It is my understanding that this is not the case with rooted Transformers.
I root mainly to block ads and to install a firewall restricting apps that don't need Internet access from accessing the Internet and reporting my activity. You also want root if you want to fully use Titanium Backup. If you can set up ADB, rooting is very easy right now with ViperMod. Then installing Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper allows you to unroot and reroot whenever you want for situations like OTA updates, in theory anyway. The bigger obstacle people run into with the OTA updates is more because they changed the recovery files than because they rooted, or because they deleted some of the ASUS preinstalled apps. In my case, it was also because I had installed Chainfire 3D.