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I am about to purchase a Transformer and I have read in some threads that it is recommeded to downgrade to 3.0 to root. Is this mandatory or is there now a root system out now that will root Honeycomb 3.1? I believe the new Transformer comes with 3.1 Thanks in advance for the info.
There may be another method but I know 100% this is doable with the nvflash method I did my second out out of the box in the car and it took 3 minutes. No USB file copy, network connection needed.
I personally haven't tried the method explained here but it should work nicely.
yes in less than 15 minutes (not counting download time)
With my Tegra G2x, you basically just launch NVFlash and flash ClockworkMod on it. Once you got that, you can do whatever. I don't even think root is required at that low of a flash.
In short, you need not to downgrade to root.
Check the developers subforum for a 3.1 root thread. It easy and straightforward.
Regards.
This works flawlessly. Done 4 TFs with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125714
Disregard what everybody is saying in this thread.
+1 to player and ewitte (though)
Just use NVFlash and you can flash yourself onto PRIME 1.5 with a one click step after installing drivers.
It's 1000000 times easier and less effort.
Link to thread is HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123429
The link given in OP is PRIME 1.4, you can find a .tar.bz2 of PRIME 1.5 or whatever ROM you want to flash and do it like that. Or use the one in OP and then flash another ROM on top of it afterwards.
PRIME 1.4 is based on Android 3.1 as well.
Instead of reading a book on how to root it.
the tl;dr for NVFlash is,
1) download NVflash.zip
2) download the ROM you want to flash (it has to be in .tar.bz2 form)
3) put asus tf101 in apx mode
4) install nvidia drivers
5) double click this thing (in the zip) and watch it do work.
in the thread I linked there is a video in there as well.. the file you need to double click is also in that thread, it was just my lazy instructions.
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Disregard what everybody is saying in this thread....
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Funny way to say it. OP is asking about rooting, you answer with flashing Prime 1.5, and the answers about rooting have to be disregarded...
Prime is ok, but what if he just wants to stay stock and root. I still don't see why any rooting answer has to be ignored.
Regards.
CalvinH said:
Funny way to say it. OP is asking about rooting, you answer with flashing Prime 1.5, and the answers about rooting have to be disregarded...
Prime is ok, but what if he just wants to stay stock and root. I still don't see why any rooting answer has to be ignored.
Regards.
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+1 Here...
CalvinH said:
Funny way to say it. OP is asking about rooting, you answer with flashing Prime 1.5, and the answers about rooting have to be disregarded...
Prime is ok, but what if he just wants to stay stock and root. I still don't see why any rooting answer has to be ignored.
Regards.
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Thanks so much for all of the input but am only interested in rooting at the moment. At least until I decide whether or not it is a keeper. The unit I have is still 3.0.1. Are there still OTA's being pushed out to 3.1? I would like to install 3.1 and then root. Thanks again for all of the replies.
tenbeau said:
Thanks so much for all of the input but am only interested in rooting at the moment. At least until I decide whether or not it is a keeper. The unit I have is still 3.0.1. Are there still OTA's being pushed out to 3.1? I would like to install 3.1 and then root. Thanks again for all of the replies.
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You can either wait for OTA or go to the ASUS website and download the firmware. Instructions are also included on the site. You will need a microSD card.
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download
I noticed that chainfire, has released IOROOT11 and it's been stated that it does ROOT without problems the SPRINT variant of the LG G2, I just got my G2 earlier today, I am by no means new to rooting, flashing roms and all of these things; but with all the comments within the threads its hard to know what ACTUALLY works and what doesn't.
Can someone confirm if IOROOT11 works or is there a confirmed, problem free, root method of the SPRINT G2, I followed the video tutorial but IOROOT11 did not root my phone.
Any help would be appreciated. I simply need someone with a SPRINT G2 variant to let me know which method they used to root and if ioroot11 works and perhaps a step by step explanation.
I saw that also. But I really hadn't felt the urge like on every other Android device I have owned.
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Jessooca said:
I noticed that chainfire, has released IOROOT11 and it's been stated that it does ROOT without problems the SPRINT variant of the LG G2, I just got my G2 earlier today, I am by no means new to rooting, flashing roms and all of these things; but with all the comments within the threads its hard to know what ACTUALLY works and what doesn't.
Can someone confirm if IOROOT11 works or is there a confirmed, problem free, root method of the SPRINT G2, I followed the video tutorial but IOROOT11 did not root my phone.
Any help would be appreciated. I simply need someone with a SPRINT G2 variant to let me know which method they used to root and if ioroot11 works and perhaps a step by step explanation.
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Yes ioroot v11 works on the Sprint version. Please see this thread here for all the information on where to get the file and how to root. I have personally done this and can verify it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
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Yes ioroot v11 works on the Sprint version. Please see this thread here for all the information on where to get the file and how to root. I have personally done this and can verify it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522346
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I can also vouch for this root method, pretty self explanatory
I used the above root method. Once I got the drivers from LG it took me 30 seconds to root.
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i rooted my lg g2 at&t a while ago. the kitkat update came out and will not let me update in root and im not sure how to unroot my device.
is there a way to update with out unroot?
This is how I had to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Another great post has been done in the ATT section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150
I also watched a YT video that someone posted that has awesome instructions. Worked like a charm. At first it wouldn't find the update so I kept pushing my date further and further, but ATT helped me and pushed the DL to my phone. Only bad thing is that until I reset my phone, it keeps telling me I can't check for updates for 1,600 hours, lmao.
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?
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Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?
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The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.
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The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.
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Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit
LifeAsADroid said:
Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit
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Yes. That's pretty much it. The official OTA should be coming out in the next week or so.
If you go to this thread that I started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749157), it explains what to do when you are ready to take the OTA, although it was done from my perspective. It probably worked for me using 9.30.1 because I was part of the soak test and so my phone was registered for it. Others had issues who weren't part of the soak test and they would get "key not valid" errors when trying to install it. That's why I would probably hold off until the official OTA comes out.
The big part is when it reboots after the initial install and you have to go back into the recovery again and start the 2nd part of the install. I didn't know that and for days, I was at a loss in getting this to work. I was then trying to downgrade to 9.16 so I could then take two more OTAs to upgrade to 9.18 when all along, it was that I didn't know about the new recovery that had to be installed in order to make this. Of course, Motorola/Verizon didn't tell us that when it was time for the soak test.
How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.
Keshav_is said:
How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.
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If your bootloader is NOT unlocked, you can't preserve root from JB to KK. There is no known way of getting root back after upgrading to KK unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
As for unlocking the bootloader, don't ask. Once the exploit was fixed months ago, there has never been a way to do it again without Motorola's help. So, please do not ask me or others on how to unlock it as it's too late for those that applied the OTA months ago that fixed the exploit to unlock the bootloader.
Basically, you have to either wait and see if someone eventually comes up with a way to achieve root on locked bootloaders, or else, stay on JB if you wish to preserve root.
unlocked bootloader
what about people on a kk custom rom? i know ill just wait for the devs to port the kernel and features to the roms but say if there is someone adventurous and wants to try the official rom (incase they are sick of the bugs or something)?
iBolski said:
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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I have working tether on KK based on this... As soon as the official FXZ is out I will finish up and release my ROM inclusive of this
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If it helps until another solution is found, PDAnet app works with USB tether, if you're just tethering to a PC. There is an option to share wifi from the PC with PDAnet as well.
Working for me with locked BL and kitkat.
If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.
Works on 183.46.10.XT926
Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
embeem said:
If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.
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the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
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Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
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glad its working for you!
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
Topsnake said:
the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
glad its working for you!
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
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Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!
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Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!
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its in original development in this subforum.
Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!
lauticol said:
Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Hi, You have to know first what model and what version, KK? or JB?
After that, if is on KK use this Towelroot (just search forum)
All the credit goes to @geohot for amazing root by just an apk
1. Install apk
2. Make it rain
3. Phone will reboot
4. install Super SU from play store
5. Sit back and relax
For TWRP use this How To Install TWRP Recovery On LG G2 Running Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Hope this helps
matury said:
Hi, You have to know first what model and what version, KK? or JB?
After that, if is on KK use this Towelroot (just search forum)
All the credit goes to @geohot for amazing root by just an apk
1. Install apk
2. Make it rain
3. Phone will reboot
4. install Super SU from play store
5. Sit back and relax
For TWRP use this How To Install TWRP Recovery On LG G2 Running Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
Hope this helps
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Hey, I have a D806 model. It's with JB and when I hit the manual update check it says something like "Device not registered yet".
What's best to do? First update and then root or the other way round?
lauticol said:
Hey, I have a D806 model. It's with JB and when I hit the manual update check it says something like "Device not registered yet".
What's best to do? First update and then root or the other way round?
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Well, first of all, after you root, NEVER take an OTA update or you'll brick. That being said, although the previous way mentioned is easier, I'd suggest getting used to adb and its miracles. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 for a guide on how to root with adb. Adb is very useful if you screw something up.
As for the order in which to do things, it's basically up to you. I believe the 806 is the same as the 802, so check that section out for stock ROMs and such, especially if you root first. It seems like you may have to update manually either way since you get an error while trying to OTA update.
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Well, first of all, after you root, NEVER take an OTA update or you'll brick. That being said, although the previous way mentioned is easier, I'd suggest getting used to adb and its miracles. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 for a guide on how to root with adb. Adb is very useful if you screw something up.
As for the order in which to do things, it's basically up to you. I believe the 806 is the same as the 802, so check that section out for stock ROMs and such, especially if you root first. It seems like you may have to update manually either way since you get an error while trying to OTA update.
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I know about adb and know how to use it. I wanted yo stay stock a little longer in case i have to take it back. Thanks a lot for your help!
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lauticol said:
I know about adb and know how to use it. I wanted yo stay stock a little longer in case i have to take it back. Thanks a lot for your help!
Sent from my LG-D806 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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My pleasure I'm actually really new to Android myself (got my first device in May) and it felt overwhelming at first but everyone on XDA and all the threads are so helpful.
I almost got a HTC One before deciding on the LG G2 and I just love it. Loooooooove it.
Everything you need to root and install TWRP 2.7 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
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Moppusan said:
My pleasure I'm actually really new to Android myself (got my first device in May) and it felt overwhelming at first but everyone on XDA and all the threads are so helpful.
I almost got a HTC One before deciding on the LG G2 and I just love it. Loooooooove it.
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Thanks for the info! I have to say I miss the luxury feeling the HTC One has, but love the screen size of the G2!
ATOJAR said:
Everything you need to root and install TWRP 2.7 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
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Hey, I've already rooted it using adb. I thought I'd be fine with some Xposed modules, but I couldn't find many for the G2 so I think I'll end up installing a custom ROM based on KK stock, but since I'm in Jelly Bean I don't know how to do this (read somewhere I should flash a baseband of KK or somethings like that and got really scared haha)
Hope you can help me!
EDIT: Downloaded the Kitkat baseband and CloudyG3 ROM. I don't have TWRP because I can't find the file for D806. I'd appreciate if someone could guide me to the right direction!
lauticol said:
Hey! Tomorrow I'll be receiving a new LG G2 and I'm wondering what's the first thing I have to do in order to root it.
I always used HTC and Moto devices so I have quite an experience in unlocking bootloaders, but in the guide for rooting I red here, your don't have to unlock the bootloader or anything like that in order to root it, is that right? Is any step I should do before trying to root?
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Fire up the camera it's pretty solid and takes good photos outside
CHlCKEN said:
Fire up the camera it's pretty solid and takes good photos outside
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Yeah, but i was talking about the modding hahaha
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Wow you learned a a lot quicker than me and I've been on android since 2012