How to: Root ASUS TF300 + CWM Recovery (Works on ALL Firmware)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey guys, just like promised, this is the second method on ROOTING the ASUS Transformer Pad 300. This process will Flash ClockWorksMod recovery on the Tablet and doing so will allow you to flash the ROOT-signed.zip :D
NOTE: You need to have an UNLOCKED Bootloader, which does void your warranty. Also I am not responsible for the outcome of the device. Thanks!
If you ONLY want to ROOT, try this Third method called DebugFS
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What you need:
Unlocked Bootloader
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You can find it under Android then Utilities. The first option is to get the Unlocker tool.
Android SDK for the Fastboot.exe command
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Recovery.img + Root-signed.zip - Provided by XpLoDWilD from XDA Developers
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I recommend this root-signed.zip file can be gotten over here, Thanks Louis!
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and of course a Transformer 300 :P
Commands used:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
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~Imraan and Abdul from AllAboutAndroids.com
Hey this Rooting method doesn't require you to use Voodoo OTA keeper as it can be applied to any firmware. If ever you update to another version, simply go back to CWM and flash the root-signed.zip and you should be good. As for Overclocking, you can only go to 1.2GHz with ROOT only while with a Custom ROM ie CM9 or AOKP you can go to 1.5GHz and have plenty of other added benefits. Soon I will be covering the ROMs for this Tablet :D
CONTD: Flash the root-signed.zip. This will grant your Tablet Super user privileges and you should be all good.
If you need any help, just comment or send a message and I'll see what I can do.
~Imraan
Well, it took awhile. But I finally got it done. When rebooting the tablet, and youre waiting for that text in the upper left hand corner to come up, you have to be really fast. Took me over a dozen tries. But you know what? IM ROOTED !! Only took me what, 3 weeks? And when you run root checker to determine if you are rooted, run the app twice. The first time, the app told me I was unrooted. Imagine how discontented I was. I ran it again, and it showed that I was rooted. Thx Imraan.
Glad to hear that you're up and going. If you have questions, you can always stop by and ask.
Johnathan...Exit out of your recovery. Reboot as if you're going into recovery. Hit the vol down to highlight the android icon. Hit volume up to select. Let it do it's thing. Reboot to recovery. If you continue tohold the vol dowdown and power button, you'll go straight into recovery. Hope this helps.
Happy New Year!!!
Uninstall Titanium Backup, then download and reinstall Titanium Backup. Then it should be set. Since you've got CWM now, you should be able to use ROM manager. I tried it once, didn't care for it, and uninstalled it. I've only used CWM recovery once, and it kinda jacked up my ROM, so I've stuck with TWRP as my recovery. Glad you got root, and that Imraan was able to help you.
Imraan is a smart dude. There's not too much he doesn't know when it comes to Androids. He's helped me out of a few jams.
I'm glad you got it rooted. And I'm glad that we could help you. Have fun with your newly rooted tablet. If you have other questions, you know where you can come to.
Hello amariodiaz7 from Columbia. Yep, this will work for you. No problems. If youre running 4.1.1 JB like you say you are, then this will work. If you don't have a recovery system, like TWRP, or CWM, that's shown in the video, you need to get one in place soon. Hope this helped you out.
I don't have the usb icon when I try to get into recovery mod, instead I have RCK icon. When I click on it it gives me error. What do I do?
To Davelifely. You can put the root zip file anywhere really. Most usually put it in the SD file. But as long as you can find the file to flash it. But to make things easy, put them both in the SD file of your tablet, and make copies and place those on your Micro SD Card. Might also consider getting a Dropbox account, and ANOTHER copy there.
Hey there Mike..
Actually, Imraan. was nice enough to post it in the video description.
Look for the file where it says "Thanks Louis" in the video description, and download that and flash from recovery.
NOTE: If this doesn't work, then your blob file is corrupted or incomplete. Fix your blob file by downloading a COMPLETE version, then flash the new root update zip file.
ASUS products come with Drivers, if you do not see the USB icon then they weren't loaded onto your PC. I recommend you go look them up under XDA for the Universal Drivers or even ASUS ones. That should help your issue.
~Imraan
Do you have the Android SDK fastboot installed? If not you can find the link in the description, under the video. You'll need the fastboot to be able to run commands. Any other questions, just ask. :-)
Questions are a good thing Slicey80. Youre able to install the CWMR as your recovery. Try to do it soon, and when you do have recovery, make a couple backups of your system. Click on the link under the video description that says recovery.img. Go midway thru the website, and youll see the file. Place it in your file named recovery1 (make one). Use your fastboot cmd to send the file to your tablet. (Instructions under video description) After install, reboot, click on RCK. That is your recovery.
I have installed this ROM using CWM and was blessed that I didn't have any issues. However, even the developer, Scott, recommends that you use TWRP to install the ROM. So, use TWRP. Developers will recommend what recovery system to use when you install their ROM's. Follow their advice unless they know for certain that another recovery system will work as well.
If you need more help, either I, Imraan, or other viewer can try to help you out. Stay in touch.
Louis
I can't seem to get the usb symbol in the middle like on here. Here's the problem i'm having:
Can't get the USB symbol in the middle everytime i try to do the RCK and boot into the recovery i get the dead android with the Red triangle over it. Fastboot is recognizing the tablet (asus tf300t 4.2.1) but i just can't seem to get it to flash the custom recovery image i get error: can't load image. Anyone else have this problem??? Any ideas
THis video was great. Got TF300 today and updated to .30 FW this video helped out. The only thing I did before I did this was unlock my bootloader.
Thanks again
Hi Shuaib Hussain. Since were talking about a 700t, you might want to consider checking out XDA-developers, and doing a search on rooting/recovery for the 700t. You want to do some research to make sure its going to be compatible with your device. The developers on XDA are pretty much willing to help you out if you have questions. I hope this helped you a little bit.
Louis
Sorry, Mr Jootje, I did not see your question, and I apologize. I believe the answer is YES, and YES. You can double checkon the Asus website about which firmware or app you need to unlock the device. But I do believe it's the same. Again, I'm sorry I over looked your question.
Louis
You have to make sure that you have the compatible Jelly Bean recovery :)
I will be making a video this weekend on How to Flash Jelly Bean on the ASUS TF300. I will be using seanzscreams ROM.
Stay tuned!
~Imraan
Thanks for the praise. As for the Drivers they should install automatically once fastboot has been selected :) ~Imraan
@David Peters . Yes, this will work with this version
I have the .30 version I successfuly rooted and installed cwm using this method. I am now running cm9 on my Asus prime! Thanks allaboutandroids your awesome!
I do not have the USB option. I believe I have installed all drivers correctly. Where should I look for the problem?
So if I boot with PWR + VOL DOWN I get 3 options RCK ANDROID and WIPE
in the Asus 4.2 update they changed it so there is no usb icon. Instead fastboot is always on. While you are at that screen with RCK ANDROID and WIPE, you don't have to press USB you are already in fastboot mode and can follow the rest of the video. Hopefully this makes sense ...
***** thank you very much :))
np dude! :)
I got it working :D One of the guys on the XDA forums suggested I install the ASUS Pad Suite files, and I just sent my recovery image to my device. I'm just watching your video for the rest of it now :)
Quick question though, when typing the 0x0b05, is the B case-sensitive? That could have been my issue. I'm going to write a DETAILED guide to this now.
No, the root-signed.zip file will grant the Tablet's OS Super User permissions. The modded OS will vary by name, based on the Developer's choice and all you need to do is to select that one in the Recovery to flash.
~Imraan
To Madjab. Yes you can install apparently on your SD card. Some you can even run from your SD card. Others you cannot run from the SD, because they require certain access to run. Your micro SD card does not act as physical RAM for the tablet. It simply acts as storage and nothing more.
(Contd) you can confirm your coonection by going into devices/printers in Windows and see if Fastboot is displayed. Almost everything is about the same, with a couple of minor changes.
Hey, Mr. AllAboutAndroids, i still have an ASUS Memo Pad 10 tablet K00F with 4.2.2 Jelly Bean x86, is this update compatible ? Is there any way to install Windows in it ? or is to dangerous ? 🤔🤔😯😯
Watch our other ROOTING video, you'll find the needed steps as well as the link to the APK :)
~Imraan
For the TWRP Recovery, look for Imraans video on how to install the recovery. It's titled, "How to UNLOCK the ASUS Transformer Pad 300 (TF300) + Flash a Custom Recovery (TWRP)"
This will walk you thru it. Hope this helped.
Louis
nightfire: Yes, this will work. However when you go to start your tablet after connecting it to your computer, you will no longer see the USB icon as a choice. Asus has made this a hidden default (if you want to call it that). (Contd)
same as Mikkel (Tablet stucks at open recovery), but with the recovery-jb.img it enters the recovery .... but, then get can't mount recovery/...
can't mount sdcard also! anyone an idea?
Hey man, when you are holding Volume Down and Power to boot up as soon as you see the 3 lines of text you need to let go of those buttons and rapidly press Volume Up. This will take you to CWM recovery :)
~Imraan
Thanks for the tip haha. When I made the video, ICS was the only available default recovery. Now we have both options, ICS and JB :)
~Imraan
If the tablet is unlocked, you will no longer receive OTA updates. But you can always install updates from the website @ Asus. When you flash the updates, you will lose root & recovery. When you lose these, make sure you get your recovery flashed again. Think of it as a back door to your device, in case something happens.
Tip: When you're in windows file explorer - hold shift and right click --> "Open Command Window Here". You don't have to do all the "cd mydesiredfolder" stuff ;)
You should be using the recovery-jb.img if you're on JB. You can also try using the TWRP recovery to see if that works out for you. Imraan also has a video on how to get TWRP installed as well.
Just a heads up for those of you trying to flash Jelly Bean, you must add jb to the cmd..
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery-jb.img.... like I just did. I tried this and it worked the 1st time. I'm no NOOB to this, LOL... just wanted to help out some of you that are.
Same here. I contacted Asus and they said my Tab had an Invalid S/N. It changed after I got my Tab repaired from their service center. No clue what to do now...... even to update my firmware I have to do it manually.......
....fastboot is IN the SDK. If I remember right, Imraan told me that the fastboot is the mode used to talk with your tablet via laptop.
I upgraded my TF300T to Android 4.2.1 and then tried rooting. I can confirm the above procedure does not work with CWM 6.0.2.3. CWM fails to performs backups or recognize usb memory so the root zip can be installed.
Selecting backup from the CWM menu generates the error
Can't mount backup path.
The good news is the unlocked tablet still functions fine!
Did you already Unlock the Bootloader? If that was not done, the fastboot command won't be able to write on the Boot partition. Also, please check for typos :)
~Imraan
Matthew: There's an updated zip root file listed in the video description, just under the video itself. Look for the file where it says "Thanks Louis". Download that into your SD card, flash from recovery, and you're set. Make a copy of it into your Micro SD card, so you'll have a backup.
Okay folks. To those having problems, try using TWRP instead of CWM. Try the latest version, and see if that will fix your problems. If not, repost, and we'll try to get it resolved.
Yes to the flash. You don't have to root to back up, but if you backup while you have root, a you'll have that info backed up as well
Hey man! This is happening most likely because the Recovery Image wasn't properly flashed. So I recommend you to Redownload the ZIP, extract the recovery and run the fastboot command again making sure everything that you type in is correct.
~Imraan
As of right now there are only 2 methods. The one that involves Unlocking which you don't want to do and the other which is to use the Voodoo OTA Root keeper which would only work if you backed the SU root binaries when you werre on ICS before updating to the Jelly Release. If you have already used Voodoo OTA Root Keeper before simply redownload the app and click Restore, then update Superuser via the Play Store :)
~Imraan
That most likely means that the Recovery image did not successfully get flashed. Redownload the file and run the fastboot command again making sure you type everything correctly. Try that out :)
~Imraan
i connect the usb cable.when i turn on the table I only get the android icon and wipe icon no usb icon. how do i get the usb icon on the reboot screen when first connected to the pc. thanks
How come when i press volume down and power in same time i don't have the USB image in middle. I have RCK image, Android and Wipe data. How can i have USB thing on my Tablet. I did usb debogging in my tablet.
Hey, I installed the drivers and it worked, i now have CM10 running on my tablet :D thanks for all your help! Subscribed!
How do I get to devices and printers to find fastboot. And when I get to cdm I type -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img and the other one that says to reboot they both say that they cant find fastboot
To Ross. Try the updated zip file in the video description under the video, where it says "Thanks Louis". That should work for you.
I haven't personally tested it out so the best thing to do would be to ask the Developer on XDA whether or not it's compatible.
~ Imraan
Hey man, technically ASUS' fastboot would install the drivers automatically when you connect the Tablet via USB and select the USB icon in the Bootloader menu. If you see the device for a while then it disappears, I have a feeling that the Drivers were not fully loaded. Anyway, if this method doesn't work, try the 3rd method using the DebugFS apk. It is similar to SparkyRoot which I made a video on. Now difference being DebugFS works on the latest .29 Firmware :)
~Imraan
OK, we need to know if you're unlocked. When you start your tablet, in the upper right hand corner, does it say, "Device is unlocked"? If not click on the link in the video description that Imraan provided, to go to the Asus site and download the application into your tablet to unlock it. Youll have to download SDK manager from the link as well unto your laptop to get root.
Hi, thanks for Tut but , i am having problem @ 7:54.... i can volume up and down but dont know what to select because i couldn't.... only move up and down , how to select one?
Looks good. Probably gonna try it tonight after I get a good charge on my tablet.
when i press volume down and power button... only 2 icons come up.. how to i make it so the USB icon shows ??
ok i have the .30 i did everything you did step by step but when i go into the download mode i type everything as you typed it. But it says waiting for device and i do not know how to make it go from there
i went through the cmd and went all the way to reeboot. It rebooted but when i try to go into cwm it goet to the same screen as it did before (when hold volume down and power)
omega: I've now tried to root the device without doing a backup... but some how i'm unable to root...I did all the wipe and ran the zip, but when i reboot the tablet it says the device lost the root: yes to fix it or go back....neither option work, since a run a app to check if the device is root and it states "no"
Hi, im using a transformer pad tf300tl.. It seems the touch is always unresponsive.. Like one moment i can use it the touch screen, next hr, the touch screen is not responding. I've reset it but still having same problem.. Anybody can assist ? Tks.
HELP WHEN I GET TO THE PART WHEN U START TO PRESS VOLUME DOWN AND P THE POWER BUTTON MY ANDROID DOESNT GO TO THE THREE OPTION THING INSTEAD IT HAD AN ANDROID WITH A WEIRD SPINNNING SHAPE AND THEN IT HAD A RED TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION MARK ON IT WHAT DO I DO MY DEVICED IS UNLOCKED
Try to look for either the ASUS Drivers or specifically Fastboot Drivers for the ASUS TF300.
Yes, it will. I think the one thing Imraan would change is using TWRP instead of CWM. The process is just about the same.
Hey man! It is pretty simple to do so. Simply install SparkyRoot (we have a video on using that method) and within the app select the UNROOT button. Perform a reboot and you're good to go :)
~Imraan
To Dean......Yes.
To Deletra....You're welcome. You're finally rooted. Glad you got my email.
ok i got all files redy and im trying to install but when i hold down power and volume down on my tablet and it comes up with the options theres only wipe data and android... and ive got it pluged in to the pc sooo what have i done wrong ?
Sure, it's my pleasure :)
So first is the Unlocking of the Tablet's Bootloader. Reminder, this does void your warranty and since it has already updated to JB, this is the only method to give you ROOT. Anyway, flash at your own risk! Install the Official APK provided by ASUS and after a reboot you will have the Bootloader unlocked. Now, download the TWRP Recovery since it works on the TG version. Get the Jelly Bean also! Make sure! After that, Fastboot will flash it and then go to recovery to
Painfully followed this process to the letter. Unable to complete. There's no Flash Icon and the ClockworksMod recovery fails to boot every time, and yes I quickly hit the volume up button. Sucks.
I was messing around with it and i got to 7:40 everything comes up way to quick i dont have a chance to press volume up for cwm. very weird..
So I seriously need help... I did everything you said but my tablet wont mount anything. In edition I tried doing a factory restore and now my tablet will instantly reboot into recovery when I power off... So I can't even try to install twrp and see if that works.
hi bud all worked great but couldn't get recovery on 4.1.1, so i figured out that i needed a different recovery img when on the 10.4.2.13 build thanks for the good job on explaining
I seem to have the same problem. I've done the flash, but when I restart it says "Key driver not found.. Booting OS"
Where have I gone wrong or what additional; thing do I need to do?
Redownload the recovery, check its MD5 sums, use the same command to flash that one and give it a try. Sometimes when the recovery.img file is not 100% complete it may cause issues such as Not reading the SD Card etc.
~Imraan
I'm trying this on 4.2.1 and I find that in recovery (I have tried different versions of both CWM and TWRP) I get errors that /system, /cache, and /sdcard cannot be mounted. My bootloader is unlocked (hence why I have custom recovery).
Sure man, always here to help :)
Actually I made a mistake, the Developer's updated method is called DebugFS ROOT as it uses a different method. I will include the Link in the Description!
~Imraan
i spoke too soon, as i was loading a custom rom, when it finished it said you may have lost your root. there was a spot on touch that said fix root so i pushed it but it did not work i could not get past the asus logo. at that point i reloaded the 10.4.2.13 firmware. any ideas?
Hi. I tried following these instructions to gain root access to my tf300.
I'm fairly sure I managed to unlock the bootloader by downloading the link above and just following the steps.
I already had jelly bean installed from OTA update, so I used recovery-jb.img from a similar xda thread instead of the one you used, but renamed it just 'recovery.img' so I could follow your instructions exactly.
When I boot my tablet the second time and press vol up it goes to an image of
Help please, my computer is a x64 windows 7 and when I download the SDK I downloaded the x64 but, it didn't open. I read the comments to see if this problem was already solved and saw a comment that someone recommended to download the x32 version. So I deleted the x64 and downloaded the x32 but this time I could not find the SDK Manager program at all. Help?
To Pagla. Yes. There's a root zip file update if you need it. You should be good to go. Just ask if you have more questions.
Most likely the recovery blob that you flashed was not a complete download and has some bugs. I recommend redownloading the file and flashing it again. If CWM does not seem to work, simply switch over to the TWRP version :)
~Imraan
I have an android lying down :-) whenI go in volume Up su says the devices is rooted; after your fastboot command is says
PS C:\adb> fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (5306 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.000s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))
finished. total time: 1.355s
PS C:\adb>
When I press the volume-up button, then I do not come in the "Booting recovery kernel image" ...
WHY? :(
followed the steps correctly. cant get the bootloader to unlock with or without bootkeeper ota it just keeps saying it failed. also still cannot get fast boot to show up. i dunno if its beacuse i havent unlocked bootloader. but i give up.
all was perfect, until the last part "install zip from sdcard". it couldnt find the root.zip even though i checked its theres,, but recovery wont show Help PLEASE!!!
Hello I managed to get CWM mode running and flashed the root signed zip yet my device isn't rooted. I can't use any root apps and the root checker app doesn't detect it as rooted. what could I of done wrong? I used the recovery jb one.
Nice work on the video.
I'm still waiting for my TF300TG and i've been searching for a good tutorial and i like yours best.
I just have a question.
Will this work on a tf300tG too?
And is there a need to be careful with instructions on how to root between 300t and 300tg?
To Bill, use the JB if you're using a JB device. I you use the non jb img file and you're using a JB device you can brick or soft brick the tablet.
I have the ASUS TF300T and I did step by step all that you said in the video. My problem is in the final proces, that keeps frozen in the same screen of your tablet at second 7:40 of your video. It doesn't launch the recovery.
Sorry for my "english", but i need your help.
Thanks a lot.
My tf300 JB is now rooted! Thank you man! Kudos for you!
Hey there Seojun. Yes the file will work on. 18. It's a root file so it should work no matter what version. I'll send it off as soon as I get a chance. If it works for you, just post a thanks.
everything went good until i try to enter RCK (recovery??)...it just hangs with the message "booting recovery kernel image" - any ideas how to fix this?
thanks
Ok thanks, I hope your right. I was worried because when installed the unlocker apk it said my device would no longer recieve updates. Great video btw!
driving me crazy why does my tablet not mount anything in CWM?
cant mount /sdcard/ , /emmc/ , /cach/recovery/log so on. any help?
im not being given the choice to download the .exe file for the adt bundle, only the .zip file. when i download that, extract it to a folder in my main directory, and try to run eclipse from within the /eclipse folder, it tells me there is no JRT file in the directory.
extremely frustrating, as all i want to do is root, currently the bootloader is unlocked, and im on 10.4.2.17
I was about to install the Android SDK but it says that I don't have JDK installed. Witch JDK do I need to download from Java's page? There are 4 different files that i can download.