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Looking to buy a TF, but I want to root it...

Hello!
I'm leaning towards buying an ASUS TF. From some of the posts on here, it looks like some models aren't able to be rooted. My question is, when I'm at the store buying the TF, is there anything I can look at on the box to tell whether that particular TF is rootable or not?
Also... would you buy a TF again now knowing what you know about it since you've had one for x amount of time? If not, what would you get instead?
Thanks in advance!

what the heck im feeling helpful today
yes theres is a way to tell right in store although the clerk may look @ you funny because they have no idea about this take a look @ the back of the box and look at the serial. ideally you want one that starts with B50 or B60. BUT if theres only B70 you may or may not be able to root. gimmie a sec and ill point you to the thread which explains it all in glorious detail....
not the one i was looking for but it'll do
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294687

I have no idea if this is kosher or not for XDA but I'm about to post my 32GB TF101 up on eBay. It is the B60 variant and fully rooted. PM me if you are interested... might save me the eBay hassle.
Regards,
shadow-box
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Just read the XDA rules for 'For Sale' items... I will post my listing in the Marketplace.
Let me know if you are interested however!
-shadow-box

shadow-box said:
I have no idea if this is kosher or not for XDA but I'm about to post my 32GB TF101 up on eBay. It is the B60 variant and fully rooted. PM me if you are interested... might save me the eBay hassle.
Regards,
shadow-box
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Just read the XDA rules for 'For Sale' items... I will post my listing in the Marketplace.
Let me know if you are interested however!
-shadow-box
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Why are you selling it?

i have two TFs one thats rooted and one thats not. even though i cant root YET on second one i would even buy a third if i saw a need., the stock firmware is good enough, and just so you know they are getting closer to rooting all but the 3g models, hoping for root by years end for my B70k, i just want to run revolution HD on it for the speed of the rom.

Hey actually, is android revolution super fast? I mean, is there a benchmark/review between the three roms right now?

I've had my TF for about two months and I absolutely love it. If I was to buy another tablet I would probably get the Slider instead of the TF since I like the hideaway keyboard. I was thinking about getting it but didn't want to wait for months just to get it so I opted for the TF.
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you can buy mine its rooted and running prime
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220869633153&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

asdfuogh said:
Hey actually, is android revolution super fast? I mean, is there a benchmark/review between the three roms right now?
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i havent seen any test but i have revo HD on one of my TFs and its faster then stock, and i also have it on my Inspire 4g and its been the most reliable and stable rom that i put on it.

I'm pretty sure at this point, you won't find anything lower than the B70's in stores. If I'm not mistaken, those were from the first few batches produced. Then again, I could be wrong. I should also mention that I have one of the rootable TF's and I've never had any desire whatsoever to root it. I guess ymmv / to each their own on that though

"Possible" SIM MOD

Ok First Off I will State These Things First To Get it Out of The Way.
Q&A:
In No Special Order
Q: What Kind Of Mod Is This?
A: A Physical Mod Of The Hardware & Or Software.
Q: Will I Need To Take Apart My A500 To Do This?
A: Yes And You Will Likely Void All Warranties With Acer By doing so.
Q: Will This Void Repair Coverage With Acer?
A: Yes See Above.
Q: Have You Tested This Mod?
A: No But Theoretically It Should Work.
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By Attempting to Do This MOD In Its Current "State" State Meaning "Not Tested" You Agree To Hold Only Yourself Liable And No One Else "Not Poster Of This Or Anyone Of The XDA Community" If Damage Occurs To Your Device.
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Currently This MOD Is Experimental And Just A Idea That Should Be Do-able Regardless.
P.S. If You Would Like To Help By Testing This Out And Are Some-What Comfortable Disassembling Your Device And Know How To Solider To Chip Boards, Mother Boards, Etc. Please PM Me With A Request And Ill Give You Some Extra instructions Beyond Anything Here.
(W.I.P.)What You Will Need So far (W.I.P.)
ACER IconiaTab Model A500
A Cheap Prepaid Cell Phone With A SIM Slot in it
Solider
Tools To Take Apart Both the A500 And Cell Phone
A way to Take The SIM reader Out Of the Cell Phone
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What You will generally Be Doing is Taking the SIM Reader From The Cell Phone and Attaching it To SIM Reader Spot On The A500 Board.
ATM I Dont Have Enough Info To Provide Step by Step or Detailed instructions on How To Do This But It Should Work If Anyone Figures This Out.
Any input comments Suggestions are welcome

sweet! Can we also solder in an fm/am radio?

I believe you are going to need more than just a sim reader, like a 3g radio/modem. If you search on here, somebody has already converted their a500 to an a501 by installing a 3g modem and sim card reader in his 500.
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396156

are you serious
This has been discussed several times.as this would be awesome if it could be pulled off.
With that said there is more to a similar card capability then just the slot.There are many required support hardware chips.not to mention the support software.But I will not mention there is no connector where the micro card slot goes.and no card.
So sell your a 500 and buy a a501.
Or get a main board from one that has been damaged check eBay.
Sorry to drop the bad news first.
Xo

darkensx said:
What You will generally Be Doing is Taking the SIM Reader From The Cell Phone and Attaching it To SIM Reader Spot On The A500 Board.
ATM I Dont Have Enough Info To Provide Step by Step or Detailed instructions on How To Do This But It Should Work If Anyone Figures This Out.
Any input comments Suggestions are welcome
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You should have researched even a little bit before you came to this, it's like you didn't even try: it's mentioned hundreds of times here on forums that A500 does not have 3G modem at all, there are plenty of pictures of it being taken apart and you obviously could've checked your own A500, too.
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cruise350 said:
I believe you are going to need more than just a sim reader, like a 3g radio/modem. If you search on here, somebody has already converted their a500 to an a501 by installing a 3g modem and sim card reader in his 500.
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396156
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If you'd read the thing you'd notice that he can't get it to work.

I have a hard time taking this seriously, and but for s&g could you post some of your more detailed instructions?
PS who wants the cost of an extra data plan? I'd rather be tethering my phone anyway.

Cheaper and less work to buy an a501
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erica_renee said:
This has been discussed several times.as this would be awesome if it could be pulled off.
With that said there is more to a similar card capability then just the slot.There are many required support hardware chips.not to mention the support software.But I will not mention there is no connector where the micro card slot goes.and no card.
So sell your a 500 and buy a a501.
Or get a main board from one that has been damaged check eBay.
Sorry to drop the bad news first.
Xo
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You are so "hard core" tonight...

Moscow Desire said:
You are so "hard core" tonight...
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She's just badass 24/7

WereCatf said:
She's just badass 24/7
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And you have a "mean streak" as well
Poor n00bs....

guys i simply stating this as an idea also i said untested meaning i have no proof it works any how ..
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darkensx said:
guys i simply stating this as an idea also i said untested meaning i have no proof it works any how ..
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
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Yes, we know. We were just having some fun.
Why so Serious? (Heath Ledger, God rest his soul)
So, don't take it badly, they were just having a little fun.
In actuality, it has been thought of several times before. A novel idea, true in sense, but way too much trouble and cost.
But, I have an a501, so it is all moot.
Welcome to xda

Moscow Desire said:
Yes, we know. We were just having some fun.
Why so Serious? (Heath Ledger, God rest his soul)
So, don't take it badly, they were just having a little fun.
In actuality, it has been thought of several times before. A novel idea, true in sense, but way too much trouble and cost.
But, I have an a501, so it is all moot.
Welcome to xda
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No I know Your Just Having Fun I just Thought I Just State That its Mearly an idea. For The People Who *cough* Dont Read Threads Closely

darkensx said:
No I know Your Just Having Fun I just Thought I Just State That its Mearly an idea. For The People Who *cough* Dont Read Threads Closely
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HA HA!
But seriously, I can understand some 500 users. You look at your SD slot, and have this nice empty space for a SIM right next to it Temptation.

Moscow Desire said:
But seriously, I can understand some 500 users. You look at your SD slot, and have this nice empty space for a SIM right next to it Temptation.
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Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!

WereCatf said:
Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!
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Did you ever think they had anything else on there minds.And im almost Never bad.. But when i am I try to be very good at it.
Kinda like my stupid shoulder/hand...I been very sad and depressed last few weeks. Doctor told me i would likely never go back to my Job. Im so bored i see nearly every post on this forum as well as others .
have a great holiday weekend everyone...
Today is my 19 year old sons Birthday. GRRRR IM Getting so very old.....
And OP please dont take it personal i can see how one would that if the casing slot is there the hardware must be able to be added.. But the real reason that slot hole is there it saves them money from building two casings.. Acer could have made some type of blank to cover it instead of tape...

WereCatf said:
Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!
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You are so bad....
And it has nothing to do with "filling a hole", But more so, using all hardware to it's optimum efficiency.
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erica_renee said:
Today is my 19 year old sons Birthday. GRRRR IM Getting so very old.....
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The signs of "old", are in 2 places.
1, when the brain convinces the body it can no longer function.
2, when the lubricating fluids no longer flow.
As long as the previous 2 still work, hell, no problem.
Happy Holidays!

Fully functional Dummy S3, can it be used to make calls as well ?

Hey Guys, I came upon a fully functional S3 for sale. The shop keeper is ready to sell me the unit for half the price since it will do every thing except make calls. Now the weird part is , it does have a sim slot, but according to the shopkeeper it is a dummy unit which was used in stores for display. Phone fully works, both camera works, wifi works, it is the quad core version. Everything works except the call feature.
Now my question is, could it be due to hardware or software. If it is software related , then I am sure I can root it and install regular rom, but if it is hardware related then nothing can be done. I was ready to buy it and experiment but decided to ask here first. If it is hardware related then I rather not waste my money on it, but if it can made to work on cell network, then it is an awesome deal.

Check the imei, it's probably 111111111.
No you can't use it for calls unless you modify the imei, and you'd have to steal a functional one from someone else to do that.
It's against xda rules to talk about that too.
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Display units are missing several chips etc needed for calls etc I wouldn't bother wasting your money

Your paying half price for nothing more than what is effectively an iPod touch looks like an iPhone but has no call facility it's half price for a reason stay clear
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dr.m0x said:
Check the imei, it's probably 111111111.
No you can't use it for calls unless you modify the imei, and you'd have to steal a functional one from someone else to do that.
It's against xda rules to talk about that too.
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And completely against the law.. there is loads of threads where people have come a cropper with a display model thinking they bought a proper version there is no way to make them into a full working phone
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Besides the shop keeper got it for free!
He is making a lot of $ off you, I'd report him to Samsung perhaps the Samsung area manager might say thanks with a new phone or discount..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

If it was crapple it would be worth a few bob in a few years if you want it buy it

Read the Dummy Phone thread .
jje

Manufacturing defects on the first batches ??

After talking to many people , most of them have asked not to buy the first ones as they might have defects , am wanting response from the people who have bought it already , like last year one s suffered housing colour coming off , one x had WiFi problem, I don't want if there are any problems in the one ! I am selling my two HTC one s for this incredible one . Thank you for responses !
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Just buy it in April, you should be fine. And if you are not satisfied you can return it and buy another one anyway.

Mine is fine. No problems with it.
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Mine is ok too but there where/are some with gaps around the edges of the phone where the aluminium bonds with the plastic.

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Mine is ok too but there where/are some with gaps around the edges of the phone where the aluminium bonds with the plastic.
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you mean around the speaker parts....
either-way there was a reason for the delay, so its always better to wait a little

hamdir said:
you mean around the speaker parts....
either-way there was a reason for the delay, so its always better to wait a little
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Definitely remember seeing a picture of a guys phone where it had a gap in the bonding process on the left hand side of the phone and anyway by the time they ship all the little issues should be ironed out.

Buy in April if you are worried about defects.
Defects are most likely to be found in first batch, no matter which smartphone you go for this includes Samsung and iPhones this is certainly my experience anyway.
Like someone said earlier if its defective simply get replacement.

I got mine on the 18th March and I can't fault it.

We had a thread where the advice was to worry about the later batches because the shortage would make them rush the manufacturing thus causing many defects in the construction. There also have been many concerns about the first batch citing poor build quality.
I haven't actually seen one in person yet but I've watched all the videos and read all the reviews. This phone is praised as being the best built mobile phone ever made. The design and construction, the machining of the aluminum body for example, are on a level I've never seen in a consumer product like this. The general impression of reviewers when they first get their hands on it is awe at how incredible it is.
Accept perfection for what it is, almost perfect.
Just my take on all the fretting...
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I should add, this thread has the least amount of fretting of all the fretting threads. I take that as a good sign.

Hi what happens with you? Did you get replaced?
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I got one but with gap and I dont want to return but I have to return for virgin 'one'
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I got mine on the 15th March and sadly it's having to go back for exchange, problems with the screen (flickering etc) and the top left of the screen is raised.

My One is in good shape. Arrived today.
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Qa ftw
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This won't affect later batches as the shortage is due to the lack of camera components.
If you want to build 10 phones yet you only have 5 cameras to include on the phones why would you rush building all 10 then? Shouldn't you be focusing on the manufacturing instead while still waiting for the other 5 so the processing would still be in sync? Unless of course you wanna see your employees slacking/nothing to do because you rushed up finishing the 5 phones yet the other 5 cannot be made yet due to lacking of parts.
bosotros said:
We had a thread where the advice was to worry about the later batches because the shortage would make them rush the manufacturing thus causing many defects in the construction. There also have been many concerns about the first batch citing poor build quality.
I haven't actually seen one in person yet but I've watched all the videos and read all the reviews. This phone is praised as being the best built mobile phone ever made. The design and construction, the machining of the aluminum body for example, are on a level I've never seen in a consumer product like this. The general impression of reviewers when they first get their hands on it is awe at how incredible it is.
Accept perfection for what it is, almost perfect.
Just my take on all the fretting...
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I should add, this thread has the least amount of fretting of all the fretting threads. I take that as a good sign.
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onlinejobwork said:
Hi what happens with you? Did you get replaced?
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I got one but with gap and I dont want to return but I have to return for virgin 'one'
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I'm sure HTC will repair it
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Does htc offer international warranty , I am Willing to buy from UK and I live in India ! Just in case. I don't care for warranty , likely to unlock bootloader very next day if no faults are found
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Anyone else collect Nexus devices?

Maybe Im the only idiot who keeps all their phones but I just think it will be cool to have them all somewhere down the line.

HyperM3 said:
Maybe Im the only idiot who keeps all their phones but I just think it will be cool to have them all somewhere down the line.
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You're missing one! Probably could get it off swappa for 75 bucks if you want to complete the set haha

Collecting them too. Wish I would have left apple earlier. I have galaxy nexus, two N4s and three N5s and now N6.
I don't have the boxes for N4 and Galaxy Nexus like you though, I have boxes for rest of them.
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zerocool79346 said:
You're missing one! Probably could get it off swappa for 75 bucks if you want to complete the set haha
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Which one is he missing?

zerocool79346 said:
You're missing one! Probably could get it off swappa for 75 bucks if you want to complete the set haha
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Ive been using all of these since new, kept them mint, and then threw them back in the box when I got the next one. The one Im missing is the Galaxy Nexus S. I dont consider it missing because that was the worst one of all and I skipped getting it when it came out.

qnc said:
Collecting them too. Wish I would have left apple earlier. I have galaxy nexus, two N4s and three N5s and now N6.
I don't have the boxes like you though.
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Which one is he missing?
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Nexus S

i collect them as well. except hurricane sandy took my nexus one and nexus s(did get a nexus s replacement though).

qnc said:
Collecting them too. Wish I would have left apple earlier. I have galaxy nexus, two N4s and three N5s and now N6.
I don't have the boxes for N4 and Galaxy Nexus like you though, I have boxes for rest of them.
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The nexus s

Makes zero sense to keep a phone when you could be getting hundreds of dollars for it if you sell it before it becomes an antique.
But hey, maybe you guys like pissing money away.

bigkevbosky said:
Makes zero sense to keep a phone when you could be getting hundreds of dollars for it if you sell it before it becomes an antique.
But hey, maybe you guys like pissing money away.
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People like to have collections, its their money and they can do whatever they want with it. If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it.
I personally have Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 5 (Sold it though), Nexus 6. Nexus One, I skipped on it because I didn't have a developer account (honestly I could have gotten one) but I was happy with my T-Mobile G1.

I don't think it is pissing away money. i also still have my original iphone, 3g, 3gs, 4 and 4s. I like collections of electronics. people collect different things. Plus they don't take up as much room as other things you can collect. they all sit in one drawer in my office. Most of the I bought at a discounted price.
I use them all the time upgrading and jailbreaking. loading roms. and the such. reading about hacks and doing it on one phone to see the affect. I use them for test devices for hacks and new apps i get from xda. then if I like it. I move it to my main phone.

i do, and wait patiently to buy N6

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i do, and wait patiently to buy N6
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Nice!

bigkevbosky said:
Makes zero sense to keep a phone when you could be getting hundreds of dollars for it if you sell it before it becomes an antique.
But hey, maybe you guys like pissing money away.
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Definitely this. This will look as dumb as collecting Nokia bricks in a decade, haha. May as well sell it and get some cash. That's more than one full priced phone right there. It is your money though.

I just collect the boxes. ? I have the original packaging from every phone I've ever had, except my HTC one xl. I was keen to get rid of that, and every possible trace that I ever owned it. ?

I have owned all but the nexus one and nexus 4. Well technically I put my Sim in before I sold it . I don't have any of them although I wish I did lol

I have a Nexus One, Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom which was essentially the first Nexus tablet.
The only one out of the bunch which I would consider selling is the Galaxy Nexus. Asking prices for the Galaxy Nexus are around $100 - $200 so I might try to sell it for whatever I can get. The other two pioneered their individual categories and hold a special place for me and won't be getting sold for a while.
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I have owned them all except the Nexus S and the N7 '13.
I even have the Nexus Q!

Got them all except for the first nexus 7 and nexus 10. I will probably buy them later on. Will post a pic later.
I've personally owned and used them all as normal devices except for the nexus one and nexus s.. Just bought them for the collection.

I've had all the Nexus phones except for the One. I only wish I could have kept them all!
As far as tablets I've had the first and second Nexus 7.

the only phone I wish I still had was my G1, sold it to a friend when I needed money and his daughter broke it