A Root Exploit Idea - Eee Pad Transformer General

Now I have never actually created an exploit for rooting a device, but I had an idea about one, as I have a general gist about it. I don't know if this is what RazorClaw did, but surely something can be done with Asus App Backup? Seeing as it has read and write access to apps, is there the potential to add a backup that will install root in some way?
Just an idea... really want to root my sbkv2 b70!

habylab said:
Just an idea... really want to root my sbkv2 b70!
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Just wondering.... why not use the existing root options that are available for SBKv2 devices?

Ciela said:
Just wondering.... why not use the existing root options that are available for SBKv2 devices?
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First of all, RazorClaw is the only option for SBKv2, and it was fixed in the latest update.
To the OP:
RazorClaw was used to invoke root user access, then remount /system as rw, and add Superuser, plus the matching su binary.

fonix232 said:
First of all, RazorClaw is the only option for SBKv2, and it was fixed in the latest update.
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First of all, you can downgrade your firmware, and still use RazorClaw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
Second of all, the OP has not stated that he is running the latest update, just that he has an SBKv2 model

Sorry for the confusion! I am on the latest firmware!
Thanks for the tips on how razorclaw worked, really helpful. What are the chances of something similar happening in the near future. Also, thank you for that link I will give it a try now.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium

habylab said:
What are the chances of something similar happening in the near future
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I would say it is pretty likely that Asus will continue to close root exploits as they are discovered. Especially so for ones that can be done via an installed app, as malicious apps can (and have in the past) make use of this with ill intent

That's fine, as I am sure I wouldn't update as quickly next time. I only did because it was on 3.1 and I had just got it and noticed huge lag on keyboard and device. Wanted to make sure it was updated, but didn't realise it was an Apple style mouse game of closing exploits!

Ok guys that method linked worked perfectly! Now I just need to know how to install CWM. I get a android with a caution exclamation mark. Any help appreciated!

Ciela said:
First of all, you can downgrade your firmware, and still use RazorClaw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
Second of all, the OP has not stated that he is running the latest update, just that he has an SBKv2 model
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1, You don't have to be rude
2, I haven't noticed that thread until I sent my message, and I saw after that it was there.
3, It's simply logic. If the user knows RazorClaw, and won't use it, it means the user have tried it already and it didn't work, so he wanted to find another hole.

fonix232 said:
1, You don't have to be rude
2, I haven't noticed that thread until I sent my message, and I saw after that it was there.
3, It's simply logic. If the user knows RazorClaw, and won't use it, it means the user have tried it already and it didn't work, so he wanted to find another hole.
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1) Nothing rude was intended. Sorry if you read into something that wasn't there
2) Hardly my fault

habylab said:
Ok guys that method linked worked perfectly! Now I just need to know how to install CWM. I get a android with a caution exclamation mark. Any help appreciated!
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go to the market and find 'recovery installer'.
it will install CWM for you.

fonix232 said:
1, You don't have to be rude
2, I haven't noticed that thread until I sent my message, and I saw after that it was there.
3, It's simply logic. If the user knows RazorClaw, and won't use it, it means the user have tried it already and it didn't work, so he wanted to find another hole.
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1) Nothing rude was intended. Sorry if you read into something that wasn't there
2) Hardly my fault
3) Funny that RazorClaw is still what he used to do it then..
Like you said yourself, no need to be rude
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Now now guys... I used RazorClaw in the end as I didn't know before I could downgrade. And thank you, installed recovery and installing Revolver!

Related

Hi all I'm new

Need help to root my evo4g so I can use roms ect.... plz help
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Go Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245 read, learn, execute.
Helpful Threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
First, read all of the threads above.
Then, after you find out what your firmware version is, read the threads below.
Also, make sure you use the search button, it's your friend. Welcome to XDA
1.47.651.1 ROOT method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889
Original Firmware ROOT method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
Well since this is here, I'd like to throw in a question about root.
Does a simple root allow the user to uninstall applications?
Here's another one.
Does the latest OTA root method require a previous root.
Plancy said:
Well since this is here, I'd like to throw in a question about root.
Does a simple root allow the user to uninstall applications?
Here's another one.
Does the latest OTA root method require a previous root.
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Nice thread hijack...
A. If you're referring to unrEVOked(2) and the preinstalled sprint apps, then no, i don't think it does. Sprint apps are not in "user-land" and i believe require NAND unlock (full root) to uninstall.
B. No, you can do this with a stock phone with the OTA update installed.
I am new as well, I think this is my first post. I waited to get the White Evo and got an RSS Feed that people were getting them early.........then Best Buy called me so I will have my phone today, already have a folder at home called Android and bookmarks to certain things on here lol
Globetrahter said:
I am new as well, I think this is my first post. I waited to get the White Evo and got an RSS Feed that people were getting them early.........then Best Buy called me so I will have my phone today, already have a folder at home called Android and bookmarks to certain things on here lol
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Welcome new peeps just make sure you read thoroughly before doing anything to your phone make sure you fully understand all steps involved and everything will work out fine. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
Chopper64 said:
Nice thread hijack...
A. If you're referring to unrEVOked(2) and the preinstalled sprint apps, then no, i don't think it does. Sprint apps are not in "user-land" and i believe require NAND unlock (full root) to uninstall.
B. No, you can do this with a stock phone with the OTA update installed.
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The answers could help the OP.
A. That blows.
B. Cool!
Sprint must be finally getting more phones in... noticed a good bit of newcomers lol
brownhornet said:
Sprint must be finally getting more phones in... noticed a good bit of newcomers lol
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Damnit, exclusivity is going out the window!! I'm gonna return my phone now.
D Sorry trying to come up with any negatives for my new Lovely Evoline...)
Thanks for the Link

[Q] Wi-Fi tether not working after Froyo update. Epic 4g.

Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Go back to 2.1?
I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.
I have rooted it for a while now. Going back to 2.1? Really?
This happened to me as well. After searching the answer was to go to an older version of wifi tether.
What worked for me was the pre11 apk in the link below.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Pre14 didn't work for me had to get 15
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Pre15 works fine with froyo. Maybe you could try getting the latest version and installing it. I know this seems like a crazy idea, but how about you give it a go anyhow.
I've tried many different versions, including the most recent one, & no luck, I think that it could be some of my settings. Any ideas?
One thing I just remember, when on 2.1 it asked me for the superuser permission, now it hasn't. Could that be it? How do I give the permission without asking for it?
mynewepic10 said:
I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.
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Isn't it possible that I lost my root?
Kernel?
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?
chzeckmate said:
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?
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make sure the version of wifi-tether you use supports your device.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
The above link shows the download and corresponding version that you should use for Epic. I used the lastest version pre15, and it works fine on my 2.2.1 froyo DK28 firmware.
I don't know which firmware are you using, but the pre15 should support the latest froyo
I'm using PRE13 and its working fine for me, used it a couple of times already.. here you go hope this link works.
http://db.tt/aREbCoE
Sent from a Galaxy far far Away, using XDA App
EGRENY1 said:
Isn't it possible that I lost my root?
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That's my guess but not sure. one way to check if you lost your root is:
On your phone,
1. go to market, download and install Terminal Emulator
2. run Terminal, then at the prompt line, type "su" (don't include quotation marks) and then hit enter on keyboard
3. if the system says "su not found", that means you lost your root
This may be my stupid way to verify my rooting status. Other experienced users may have better way to do it
EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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after update to froyo, it may unroot your phone. who knows, better check it first
Please post questions in General section.
I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?
EGRENY1 said:
I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck
Phone re-rooted, everything back to the way it should be. Thank u all for your help.
windyhawk said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck
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[Edit]: I'm a dummy I didn't have the debugging set...I got everything back to normal!! Thanks guys!

[Q] Is Burrito Root Relevant?????

or should we use KFU 0.9. I ask because IMHO, this forum has the most confusing series of threads on rooting/recovery/TWRP installation that I have ever read.
Without meaning to be disrespectful to the valiant efforts of the devs, I informally count at least ten times the number of posts stating issues as for successes and every time I check, there is yet another "method" for unbricking or installing, etc...particularly for the notorious yellow triangle.
Could one or more mods please clean up this forum to provide a guiding light.
BurritoRoot is the only software root method available, so yeah, it's relevant. KFU uses it to perform the root, it doesn't have its own exploit or rooting method. It was created to make common tasks more convenient, so it compiles all kinds of different functions into one application. There's nothing in KFU that can't also be done manually (as far as I know), but it can sure makes things a hell of a lot faster.
kfu .9 seems to have a serious problem with the recovery image that is part of the zipped file. It is an 8 kb file. It is the wrong file. The correct file is 10,624 kb.
If you are going to use the script, then for goodness sakes copy the proper .img file into the Recovery directory. If you need help finding it, it's at:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
I agree 100% the kindle fire forum needs better flow and direction showing people exactly what needs to be done if you want to root and flash Roms on a brand new fire. I see things like burritoroot, twrp, kindle fire utility v.9 , ext... what do we do first?
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
You do realize that the kindlefire utility is just a script which grabs the various pieces to do the rooting?
In the batch file (which makes up the kindlefire utility)
Code:
set twrpurl="http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/twrp-blaze-2.0.0RC0.img"
Which IS the correct twrp install image...
Also, the website for the TWRP project was down a lot of the day, so perhaps you tried it when it was down and got a truncated corrupt file?
docfreed said:
or should we use KFU 0.9. I ask because IMHO, this forum has the most confusing series of threads on rooting/recovery/TWRP installation that I have ever read.
Without meaning to be disrespectful to the valiant efforts of the devs, I informally count at least ten times the number of posts stating issues as for successes and every time I check, there is yet another "method" for unbricking or installing, etc...particularly for the notorious yellow triangle.
Could one or more mods please clean up this forum to provide a guiding light.
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Videos or links to videos would be tits too!
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
I agree with the others as far as the rooting of the Fire has become mass confusion. Ever since 6.2.1, there has been no "sure way" of rooting this firmware. There are several "guides" and "official ....", and personally, I'm not sold on any of them.
I was rooted prior to the 6.2.1 update, and I'll stay unrooted until a new root procedure is given that has a better success rate than the other 10 procedures posted.
Personally, I think only a MODERATOR should be able to title a thread as "Official".
This is my official opinion.
YMark said:
I agree with the others as far as the rooting of the Fire has become mass confusion. Ever since 6.2.1, there has been no "sure way" of rooting this firmware. There are several "guides" and "official ....", and personally, I'm not sold on any of them.
I was rooted prior to the 6.2.1 update, and I'll stay unrooted until a new root procedure is given that has a better success rate than the other 10 procedures posted.
Personally, I think only a MODERATOR should be able to title a thread as "Official".
This is my official opinion.
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Burrito root works perfectly fine, what're you talking about
YMark said:
I agree with the others as far as the rooting of the Fire has become mass confusion. Ever since 6.2.1, there has been no "sure way" of rooting this firmware. There are several "guides" and "official ....", and personally, I'm not sold on any of them.
I was rooted prior to the 6.2.1 update, and I'll stay unrooted until a new root procedure is given that has a better success rate than the other 10 procedures posted.
Personally, I think only a MODERATOR should be able to title a thread as "Official".
This is my official opinion.
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You are mistaken, BurritoRoot is a sure way of rooting it, it is 100% effective at what it does. It restarts adbD as root.
It is an official thread, as it's mine, and I wrote the damn thing. Other people were making threads about it. I asked a moderator to sticky it so people would stop using the threads started by un-associated people.
As far as 10 procedures, I have only seen 2. One using a factory cable/hardware hacking and Burrito root.
the other 8 or so are just people telling you how you can use BurritoRoot.
docfreed said:
or should we use KFU 0.9. I ask because IMHO, this forum has the most confusing series of threads on rooting/recovery/TWRP installation that I have ever read.
Without meaning to be disrespectful to the valiant efforts of the devs, I informally count at least ten times the number of posts stating issues as for successes and every time I check, there is yet another "method" for unbricking or installing, etc...particularly for the notorious yellow triangle.
Could one or more mods please clean up this forum to provide a guiding light.
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Burrito Root is relevant because... its the only way to root 6.2.1 without using a factorycable, or doing hardware hacking.
If you read/watch KFU you will see he is using a custom version of BurritoRoot I wrote for him.
KFU uses a version of BurritoRoot Jcase wrote specifically for me out of generosity to make KFU relevant again and help people out.
My tool is not to take away from what jcase does, but rather take what he has given us, and try to make things better.
YMark said:
I agree with the others as far as the rooting of the Fire has become mass confusion. Ever since 6.2.1, there has been no "sure way" of rooting this firmware. There are several "guides" and "official ....", and personally, I'm not sold on any of them.
I was rooted prior to the 6.2.1 update, and I'll stay unrooted until a new root procedure is given that has a better success rate than the other 10 procedures posted.
Personally, I think only a MODERATOR should be able to title a thread as "Official".
This is my official opinion.
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Hai, it are legit
TheDeadCpu said:
Hai, it are legit
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i R developer
I do not believe that burrito root is the problem at all, in my opinion this is very str8 forward way of rooting. I think that the real problem that this thread was started over is people trying to install twrp & firefirefire. So many people keep getting stuck in a boot loop, and is very hard to follow what the problem or the actual fix was. There should be a new thread started stating the official way of installing twrp, firefirefire, and cm7. Honestly to stop the confusion completely a video of one doing it step by step would be the best resolve for this. jcase did an amazing job with burrito root and is NOT the problem at all so to answer the question is burrito root relavent? It is not only relavent but the only and easiest way to root!!! Keep up the great work jcase
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I do not believe that burrito root is the problem at all, in my opinion this is very str8 forward way of rooting. I think that the real problem that this thread was started over is people trying to install twrp & firefirefire. So many people keep getting stuck in a boot loop, and is very hard to follow what the problem or the actual fix was. There should be a new thread started stating the official way of installing twrp, firefirefire, and cm7. Honestly to stop the confusion completely a video of one doing it step by step would be the best resolve for this. jcase did an amazing job with burrito root and is NOT the problem at all so to answer the question is burrito root relavent? It is not only relavent but the only and easiest way to root!!! Keep up the great work jcase
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Precisely
Thanks
[-_-] said:
I do not believe that burrito root is the problem at all, in my opinion this is very str8 forward way of rooting. I think that the real problem that this thread was started over is people trying to install twrp & firefirefire. So many people keep getting stuck in a boot loop, and is very hard to follow what the problem or the actual fix was. There should be a new thread started stating the official way of installing twrp, firefirefire, and cm7. Honestly to stop the confusion completely a video of one doing it step by step would be the best resolve for this. jcase did an amazing job with burrito root and is NOT the problem at all so to answer the question is burrito root relavent? It is not only relavent but the only and easiest way to root!!! Keep up the great work jcase
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In my post earlier, I was awkwardly trying to say this. No disrespect meant to JCase. In fact, a big THANKS. I'm trying to use this burrito procedure now, only from a Mac.
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Precisely
Thanks
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Most definitely
I would hate for people to get the wrong idea about such a well written method when the confusion lies with something entirely different. I am working on going back to factory default on my kindle, and will work on a video that hopefully will clear up the confusion with the twrp, and firefirefire install correctly...
As for people trying to install burrito root here is a video that is correct and fairly simple to follow...!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KapnjR89ICA
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YMark said:
In my post earlier, I was awkwardly trying to say this. No disrespect meant to JCase. In fact, a big THANKS. I'm trying to use this burrito procedure now, only from a Mac.
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A great way to show your thanks to a developer that uses his time to make our lives a little easier is by donating to them a little goes a long way, and really proves to the dev that they are and should continue to keep up the fabulous work... I will not link jcase's donation link in this post because I am not aware what the rules are on that but I am sure if you have all found his root then finidng the donation site is not far from that..!
YMark said:
In my post earlier, I was awkwardly trying to say this. No disrespect meant to JCase. In fact, a big THANKS. I'm trying to use this burrito procedure now, only from a Mac.
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The thing is BurritoRoot is just for one thing, starting adbD as root. Everything after is entirely unrelated, and had nothing to do with me. I haven't even laid hands on a kindle fire yet so I can't even comment on any of it, nor do I know the specifics.
With OSX I believe you can just run adb from developer.android.com as root without any system changes, if its like linux.
jcase said:
The thing is BurritoRoot is just for one thing, starting adbD as root. Everything after is entirely unrelated, and had nothing to do with me. I haven't even laid hands on a kindle fire yet so I can't even comment on any of it, nor do I know the specifics.
With OSX I believe you can just run adb from developer.android.com as root without any system changes, if its like linux.
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I rooted my Fire yesterday using a Mac and it took hardly 2-3 minutes. All the commands are same as given in the thread at rootzwiki. Just fire up terminal after setting up adb. Nothing special needed. No drivers or changing usb.ini needed. It detected Kindle fire right away. Works without a problem.
Big Thanks to all the developers here and all there hard work. The work that has gone into the Kindle Fire in such a short amount of time is Amazing.
I first looked at the title of the thread and thought - is this guy on crack? But I thought about it and with the updates and different root method the forum is pretty confusing, especially if someone just got a Kindle Fire over Christmas and just showed up here. I am rooted and using the secured pre-rooted 6.2.1 boot image Not the OTA and I am not sure what to do to prepare for the next OTA.
I think it would probably help if someone(I'd do it but I am a bit confused, too) did a short "START HERE TO ROOT thread. Something like"
6.2? ---- rooted? -------- Go here
unrooted? ------ Go here
6.2.1? ---- unrooted OTA? ------------------ Go here (KFU - FFF/TWRP/Burrito)
pre-Rooted Boot image ------- Go here/ do nothing?
... just a suggestion

[Q] Rooting a TF300T Help please

Hello
This site is bewildering, to say the least with so much information that my little furry brain is going pop.
I have a TF300T which is only days old and I'm considering rooting it but I don't know where to go for my research for fear of buggering up the device.
As far as I know from reading various threads the build number is important and, if I am looking in the correct place mine is .26
Could somebody please point me in the right direction?
I was going to start the rooting game with my Samsung Ace phone but the thread I found on this site had links to files that no longer existed, probably because they are now obsolete.
Cheers
Try this link, it should help you out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645029
If I did a factory restore, would that put me back to .17?
Like a fool, I updated my shiny new toy as soon as I got it out of the box.
the lemming said:
If I did a factory restore, would that put me back to .17?
Like a fool, I updated my shiny new toy as soon as I got it out of the box.
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AFAIK factory reset doesn't do change your firmware. You will have to downgrade following the link posted before.
I know that this may sound like a daft question, but is downgrading a bad idea?
I only ask because after researching how to soft mod my Wii, I got loads of advice saying that downgrading a wii was a bad idea. Now I know that a Wii and a Pad TF300T are two different beasts but they both have the potential for me to screw them up.
as long as you follow the instructions in the downgrade/root thread you will be fine.
Also, questions should go in the Q+A forum, or in the thread specific to what your question is about.
the lemming said:
I know that this may sound like a daft question, but is downgrading a bad idea?
I only ask because after researching how to soft mod my Wii, I got loads of advice saying that downgrading a wii was a bad idea. Now I know that a Wii and a Pad TF300T are two different beasts but they both have the potential for me to screw them up.
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You will only be downgrading for a little while to get root, after you get root and back it up you can upgrade to the latest firmware (.29) with no problem at all.
So that I don't make a ****-up could I please confirm the following. My build number is IML74K.WW_epad=9.4.3.26-20120416
Am I right in assuming that I have build .26
And that I need the WW blob file?
Cheers
Yes, you are.
I have a Firmware update ready and waiting for me to install.
If I intend to root my Tablet, is it a good idea to hold off the Firmware?
Or is it a wise option to update asap?
hold off from updating anything until you fully understand the downgrading possibilities/process and what could go wrong with that.
.17 is where u want to be for Root.
Lonestar614 said:
Try this link, it should help you out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645029
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Reading the tutorial there is a lot to enter into a shell. When there is a lot of stuff, such as three lines worth of code/script do I cut and paste the whole lot in one go?
Or do I cut and paste one line at a time?
My next question is, do I use method 2 or method three for my UNrooted TF300T?
Cheers
the lemming said:
Reading the tutorial there is a lot to enter into a shell. When there is a lot of stuff, such as three lines worth of code/script do I cut and paste the whole lot in one go?
Or do I cut and paste one line at a time?
My next question is, do I use method 2 or method three for my UNrooted TF300T?
Cheers
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As stated in the guide you can use method 2 or the oneclick downgrade. If you aren't too sure on adb just go for the oneclick downgrade. Please read the guide cautiously and take your time no need to hurry.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
The oneclick downgrade is the easiestway. Just make sure your rooting for the right reasons. So many ppl ask "what do i do now?"
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium HD app
Kind of sucks that the one-click script is Windows only. But using the command line isn't difficult, and I'm more than familiar with Linux since it's the main OS I use. Still was hoping the "script" would be multi platform and run through ADB shell, not a separate Windows program.
Anyway, if you choose to manually perform Wolf's second method, you put each line in one at a time. You could put them all in at once, but there's a certain way to do it, and most people would stick to one line at a time anyway.
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Kind of sucks that the one-click script is Windows only. But using the command line isn't difficult, and I'm more than familiar with Linux since it's the main OS I use. Still was hoping the "script" would be multi platform and run through ADB shell, not a separate Windows program.
Anyway, if you choose to manually perform Wolf's second method, you put each line in one at a time. You could put them all in at once, but there's a certain way to do it, and most people would stick to one line at a time anyway.
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Yeah one line at a time is fine, there's only three semi long ones so it is easy
the lemming said:
So that I don't make a ****-up could I please confirm the following. My build number is IML74K.WW_epad=9.4.3.26-20120416
Am I right in assuming that I have build .26
And that I need the WW blob file?
Cheers
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Yes. You need a .17 WW blob => But, its not available (anywhere).
So you can use a US Blob .17 => But it won't OTA update on WW models.
So basically you have 2 choices.
Rooted .17 US
Or
UnRooted .26 or .29.
Pick and choose.
thod a bit too much
CapNCooK said:
So basically you have 2 choices.
Rooted .17 US
Or
UnRooted .26 or .29.
Pick and choose.
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I may be confusing this ROOT idea from what it is actually for. All I want to do is make an exact copy of my OS which I can revert back to if I ever have any problems such as a bad update or a virus/malware issue.
I have found this method or approach very useful in a microsoft environment to problems or if I just wanted to try an new OS such as Linux and then revert back to Windows 7.
I also notice a lot of stuff in the Google Play site that needs ROOT such as firewalls and AV protection.
Am I wanting to go down the ROOT path for the right reasons?
the lemming said:
thod a bit too much
I may be confusing this ROOT idea from what it is actually for. All I want to do is make an exact copy of my OS which I can revert back to if I ever have any problems such as a bad update or a virus/malware issue.
I have found this method or approach very useful in a microsoft environment to problems or if I just wanted to try an new OS such as Linux and then revert back to Windows 7.
I also notice a lot of stuff in the Google Play site that needs ROOT such as firewalls and AV protection.
Am I wanting to go down the ROOT path for the right reasons?
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There is no way to get a full backup of your firmware with installed apps and data. On the other hand, there is always the option to revert to factory default with any installed firmware. (hold power button + volume down on startup).
Is it wise to get root ? Only if you need it.
Rooting is just a way to get superuser rights, allowing to run apps beyond the protected boundaries existing in an unrooted environment.
So if you don't need / run apps that require that, there's absolutely no reason to root your device.

How to root acer iconia a500 with ics???

To start things off I have never rooted anything and am in need of serious help. I have the Acer a500 and I'm running ics 4.0.3 and cannot figure out how to downgrade to hc so I can root. If anybody can give me a guide that is easy, step by step, and dummy proof that would be much appreciated. I've looked everywhere and can't figure this out
TIA
No need to Downgrade your device. You can root with ICS 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
Check this link, there is a simple method to root your device. I have not tried it yet, but might work for you. Remember anything went wrong may result in Bricking your Tablet.
jiteshkumawat said:
No need to Downgrade your device. You can root with ICS 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
Check this link, there is a simple method to root your device. I have not tried it yet, but might work for you. Remember anything went wrong may result in Bricking your Tablet.
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thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
jfatty99 said:
thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
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Rooting your device so that you can flash custom ROMs. If you don't want to flash custom ROMs then no need to root your device. Just use it.
jfatty99 said:
thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
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After Rooting your device, you can use an application named 'Root Check.apk' to check weather your device is rooted or not. This apk is available in market.
prepping successful, but root not.
I keep getting "remote object 'system/bin/su' does not exist
The file "su" isn't created.
how does one fix this so I can root the dang thing.

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