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[Q] Noob about root?

Hi there
I'm new to Android and will receive my Transformer tomorrow.
First I will update it to 3.1, and then I'd like to root it.
But... there my wisdom ends. What exactly do I have to do to root it? Is it a command, do I have to install something or a whole ROM?
Thanks for a hint, and sorry, I'm just a noob

Easiest thing to do is out of the box (don't let it update OTA to 3.1) root & install CWM (guide here). Then, install one of the custom ROMs around here, either Prime 3.1 or Modaco. Both are basically the same so take your pick.

First of all wrong forum. This should be in general. Second, did you even take the time to read? To answer your question you need to be on 3.01 in order to root so I wouldn't upgrade to 3.1 if you wanted to root. There is a guide here that will show you step by step on how to setup your Tf for root.
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Again,wrong forum. But here are the steps...u will probably be pn 8.2.3.9 or 8.2.3.13. Anyways u have to downgrade to 8.2.3.9,then root n inatall cwm. Then install primordial 3.1.n custom kernel if u want. Anything u upgarade to,u will have to downgrade on 3.9 because currently theres root method for 3.13 or hc3.1.
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Root iconia 3.2

Is anyone come up with a nap yet that will root the Iconia with 3.2?
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Goober22 said:
Is anyone come up with a nap yet that will root the Iconia with 3.2?
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I don't think anyone has tried rooting 3.2 with a nap yet, maybe that will work. Put it to sleep, then root it lol.
If anyone had found a one click root for 3.2, you can bet you'd see multiple threads on it knowing the monkeys around here

An app*
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No they have not to answer your question
I'm assuming you don't want to do the downgrade process to root your tab then?
Acer a500 (rom) Civato Mix
HTC Inspire (rom) Rcmix 3.3 sense 3.5

No nap root method.but there is a downgrade/install rooted 3.2.
Naps are fun when taken with the correct person root Not required.
Giggles

I did the downgrade and root method and didn't even lose data. It's seriously easy. Follow the instructions.

Link to downgrade
I can't seem to find the instructions. Thought they were stickied to main page but don't see them. I have 3.2 and would like to either downgrade and load rooted 3.2 or even just downgrade so I can root 3.1 and use that again.

chasmanian said:
I did the downgrade and root method and didn't even lose data. It's seriously easy. Follow the instructions.
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Understatement of the century there. Takes about twenty minutes, including the time it takes to search the dev forum using the phrase "downgrade 3.2". You don't even need a PC, you can do it all using the tablet.

@ingrouille, it's in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Then I would recomend [ROM] Rooted Stock HC 3.2 US Rom for CWM only (5-oct-11)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
It's a stock rom that is already rooted, flashed through CWM.
Chad

Many thanks.

ugh, can't seem to revert. tried method two a multitude of times but I get the android logo with the yield/exclamation point each time.
wonder whats going on. checked formatting, the zip itself, the card is recognized by the tab, hmmm. any ideas? I've seen a few other people are having this issue also.

dinglayne said:
@ingrouille, it's in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
Then I would recomend [ROM] Rooted Stock HC 3.2 US Rom for CWM only (5-oct-11)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290318
It's a stock rom that is already rooted, flashed through CWM.
Chad
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It looks like that's an A500 ROM, correct? I'd like to keep the "4G" portion enabled, so I don't think that will work for me. Drat.

Have you ever tried to search the forums?
This way works fine for the stock 3.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
I used it to root my friend's A500 last week.
Cheers

VicDeo said:
Have you ever tried to search the forums?
This way works fine for the stock 3.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
I used it to root my friend's A500 last week.
Cheers
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So... you basically cooked up your own rom and added SU to it.
To anyone else who needs to root just download kekinash's stock rom with superuser, it's the exact same thing as this without the steps just flash and you have rooted 3.2.
And you are in a small group of people that have SD card issues, I've owned 2 Iconia a500's and neither had a single SD issue.

It wasn't me
It was timmyDean who added root for stock 3.2. he described how to get root in adb shell only (the very first post in the thread I posted)
The way to add superuser for applications was described by chrishohl on the 3rd page of the same thread
Following his how-to one can get the rooted stock 3.2 without downgrade.
And you are in a small group of people that have SD card issues, I've owned 2 Iconia a500's and neither had a single SD issue.
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Nope, I haven't any issues with SD card, the only goal for now is 3G USB modem kernel modules. I haven't find any modules for the stock 3.2 kernel version.
Those for 3.1 failed to load with insmod since they had been built for another kernel version.

erica_renee said:
No nap root method.but there is a downgrade/install rooted 3.2.
Naps are fun when taken with the correct person root Not required.
Giggles
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**CHUCKLE**

[Q] Root of official ICS 4.0.3 IconiaTab A500

Hi!!!
How to root for Acer_A500_7.014.14_041.203.01_COM_GEN1.
My IconiaTab:
Firmware Acer IconiaTab A500 Android 3.2.1 (Acer_A500_701414_COM_GEN1) RUS
CMW (Acer Recovery Installer)
CWM_ACER_A500_701414_COM_GEN1[root].apk
Wait for you help

Yes please does anyone know yet how to root Acer a500 with official pics update from Acer? I received the update at midnight . I really want to gain root again for my dim app. I'd appreciate if anyone has a link or can help.
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Oh forgot to mention my tablet is the Gen 2 and received the update Us Louisiana.
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Updated this morning and rooted using this thread in Dev section : Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]. Simple method. My build is Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1

Interesting I used tegraowners black thunder root 6.0 and successfully rooted my tablet after official updated Acer a500. My build number is the 1.033 Gen 2. However on this black thunder root my build number is not listed as supported but it worked and rooted my tablet. Does it make any difference?.. also what is the remount app for?
Successfully rooted Acer a500 gen2 after official Acer update
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Acer update halted
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks

trying root Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK] and patched boot loader acer-a500.ru/proshivki/4345-acer-ics-a500-001900221031-a501-0001-unblockeuucwm-403-fguy-23042012.html

Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!

lechuga said:
Any news abiut this ?
Does anybody rooted the official ICS ?
thx!
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Yes I rooted the official ics with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469

I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...

geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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Seriously?
oh brother

sRDennyCrane said:
Seriously?
oh brother
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My thoughts exactly...
Who cares how you get root?!

Well, of course everyone has a copy of Windows conveniently located. I mean, it's a law, isn't it?
I admit I have sinned and don't have one that is easy to get to. I usually don't use it. Please don't burn me at the stake.

as am I
I'm also looking for root for official ICS release from Friday.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520469 is the link I used to root official pics.
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geneven said:
I wish there was a way to root without using (shudder) Windows. I hate to admit there is a copy in my house...
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I'm a windows chik but I am trying to break the addiction forced upon me since birth...have u seen this? didn't read it all, but may be of use to you...

Root and patched bootloader installed. I'm happy
0) Update by OTA to ICS4.0.3 from HC3.2.1
1) 'Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3[LEAK]' Yes. It's root and very easy root!!!!
2) '[GUIDE] Installing ICS V3 unlocked bootloader and custom recovery(1-M-2012)'. Yes. Unlocked bootloader and thor2002 recovery. Using blackthund3r ATX flash tool method!
It's fantasic! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Confirm that! It's work, thanks

daltz01 said:
Hi all, just got off the phone with Acer Australia, they said that the update has been put on hold until May 17 to iron out some bugs with the update itself.
Wasnt sure where to post this, so if anyone can link it to where it needs to be...
Thanks
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Thanks mate. I have been checking every day since the initial release. Now I can quit doing so until May 17 then.
Was looking every where to see if anyone in Australia had received it.
Cheers.
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.

Saturn007 said:
EDIT: this is not quite true. My tab notified me of the update a couple of hours ago. I am still downloading now.
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Really!!!!!!! hope that hits us over the ditch.....bummer, just after i switched my b/l to ics oh well, good chance to try out a downgrade i guess....

[Q] Does it Need to be root ?

hi everyone, i'm a501 user and decided to use Alexandra V ROM..
My question, do I need to root my a501 before install the ICS bootloader ? Now i'm using official HC 3.2.1 and never experienced in rooting.
If rooting is necessary, how to root official A501 HC 3.2.1? Maybe gingerbreak 1.2 ?
thanks before

gigacats said:
hi everyone, i'm a501 user and decided to use Alexandra V ROM..
My question, do I need to root my a501 before install the ICS bootloader ? Now i'm using official HC 3.2.1 and never experienced in rooting.
If rooting is necessary, how to root official A501 HC 3.2.1? Maybe gingerbreak 1.2 ?
thanks before
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Well, rooting is generally the first step. HOWEVER.... you will need to;
a. Flash the ICS patched bootloader
b. Flash a CWM or Public Recovery
c. Have the Alex V.zip already on your external SD Card, that way, it is ready to install after doing the above 2 steps.
Now the current Alex V you can run a simple root after install, so rooting now, is rather not necessary. Also, you might want to wait 3 or 4 days. We just got a new ICS update today, that if works well, I will change out the Rom version. Probably Sunday if all goes well. Will save you the time of re-installing the rom again.
The only reason you would want to root right now, would be to install a CWM and make a backup of your current system., In case you ever wanted to go back to HC. But note; HC roms do not run on ICS bootloaders and vice-versa. Also, The CWM's will be different for ICS. So it's sort of like once you commit to ICS, you go all the way, and never back to HC (you can, but who would want to).
Oh yeah, don't use Gingerbreak. It will probably bork things up. As of 3.2, rooting became a little difficult.
So in the meantime, while you wait, you can read this thread as it contains instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
Note that the above procedures (manual or automatic) usually work about 90% of the time. Seeing you are currently on stock 3.2.1, I don't foresee an issue. Any questions, post them in the instructions thread.
MD

Ok MD, thanks for your explanation, so i don't need root my current ROM to install ICS boot loaded right?
Thanks a lot
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gigacats said:
Ok MD, thanks for your explanation, so i don't need root my current ROM to install ICS boot loaded right?
Thanks a lot
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You shouldn't. The bootloader program uses NVFlash, which is initialized before the OS starts. The only requirement I believe is USB Debugging must be turned on in the system settings, but that's really more of a precaution than anything. I've not used these programs, as I did it a long time ago the old fashioned way. AKA semi-bricked my tab..... :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Heck, I didn't even "have" an OS, and got the bootloader and CWM installed
Read the stuff. Understand what you're getting into.
And.... Get your current UID number and write it down somewhere safe. This is really your only protection if something goes bad. Usually it doesn't but you will also need it during the process.
When you get ready to do this (after I hopefully have a newer version in a few days), you can post in my thread for help. Got some good guys there with 501's that can lend some advice.
MD

Sory MD, I haven't got permission to post in your thread due to lack posting.. I have installed v8-thor. 1.7. 3_recovery.A500apx, now I still able to boot into my HC ROM. but now I couldn't find any cwm mod recovery.A500apx to install in my tab. How then?
Thank you very much
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root 3.2.1

What easier way to root 3.2.1 rom
I tried every way, but not
Sorry my English is poor

There is only one way for 3.2.1....u must install a pre rooted custom rom....search "timmydean v4".
You will need yr "cpuid" and drivers from Acer and google, see the cpuid guide in my sig or sticky in development forum.
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