[Q] Root for Asus Fonepad

Sexxmax · Apr 25, 2013

Hey Guys

I have bought the asus Fonepad which so far is a great device.
But i can´t find any information onn the internet on how to root it.

Could you use a general root for the padfone or do i have to wait for
a special root.

Thank you

UnicornKaz · Jun 13, 2013

We now have source code !!!

:good:

wondered if that helps towards rooting this device ??
https://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad/#support_Download_32

f4vr · Jun 13, 2013

itasoulas said:
hey guys. I am also thinking of buying asus fonepad 7'', as the features for that price are awesome. No root available for this is trully a big minus. So you already have it, satisfied? Watching videos and stuff facing any issues? I will sign tomorrow for the root access thing! :good:

Root will only add functionalities but you'll be satisfied with it out of the box. And remember to go with the faster processor and more storage because there's not much difference on price.

PhonePad_Noob · Jun 13, 2013

Change SKU

Sorry, I am really a noob in this topic. I did buy the Chinese version of the fonepad SKU: CN Do someboby knows how to change it to WW.

Thx in forward!

quangnhut123 · Jun 13, 2013

I have an fonepad buy from vietnam but i dont know how to decide the version of firmware. There are 3 version JB,TW and CHT SKU. How to determine it for my tablet

perlmane · Jun 13, 2013

quangnhut123 said:
I have an fonepad buy from vietnam but i dont know how to decide the version of firmware. There are 3 version JB,TW and CHT SKU. How to determine it for my tablet

Settings > About tablet > Build number: xxxxx.TW or whatever........

quangnhut123 · Jun 13, 2013

Okay thanks you but now we are not any team to support root this product yet ? seem to be different with the chipset x86 intel !

yodasmaster · Jun 13, 2013

quangnhut123 said:
Okay thanks you but now we are not any team to support root this product yet ? seem to be different with the chipset x86 intel !

Its not possible to root because the bootloader is lock, Asus need to unlock it

PhonePad_Noob said:
Sorry, I am really a noob in this topic. I did buy the Chinese version of the fonepad SKU: CN Do someboby knows how to change it to WW.

Thx in forward!

According to Asus website it is not possible to change SKU. the devs may be able to change that once the boot loader is unlocked

Sent from my ME371MG using xda premium

Drapik · Jun 14, 2013

ASUS

I have Chinese version too. The problem is that Google Play won't work. I am not able to syc google contacts too. This really limit experience while I hope to use device as central hub of communication.

I signed a petition: change.org/petitions/asus-issue-a-bootloader-unlocker-for-the-asus-fonepad-me371mg

Hope this will help to convince ASUS CEO's.

Regards,

quangnhut123 · Jun 14, 2013

yodasmaster said:
Its not possible to root because the bootloader is lock, Asus need to unlock it

According to Asus website it is not possible to change SKU. the devs may be able to change that once the boot loader is unlocked

Sent from my ME371MG using xda premium

i dont think so Android have many exploit allow push file to system but now we cannot find any on x86 chipset. And if you have unlocked bootloader seem to be root any version of android does not need an exploit !

hoon2002 · Jun 14, 2013

whoever not yet upgrade 3.2.3 please don't upgrade
the new version drain the battery lots faster and keep prompt me if I want to close the application or wait for it

DaveinAsia · Jun 14, 2013

It's not as if Asus doesn't have a history of providing support to their tablet owners by enabling them to unlock their bootloaders.

http://www.hardwaresphere.com/2012/...ock-tool-for-eeepad-transformer-prime-tablet/

Sent from my Nexus 4

Einreb · Jun 14, 2013

Can't see no prblem with 3.2.3 update

Updated last 2 days to WW 3.2.3 and still I have 59% left on last full charge and its battery stats says it 2 days 6 hrs.There's no lag or whatever, I I wiped/factory reset from 3.2.2 before and then I flash the raw file for 3.2.2 firmware. Fresh as new then updated via OTA to 3.2.3, The things is may maybe some left-over remnants of previous OTA updates,incremental updates that Asus releases. I started of with 3.11 can't remember when I first ran into my Asus Fonepad,OTA updates then finally I decided to give the full reset via SD flash and bamm!!! I can say no problems at all.BenchMarks are good and been playing NFS Most Wanted for long hrs no issues at all. But of course a boot loader unlock will be just fine to root it later,anyway enjoy folks and sure there will rooting in the few month to come.Good luck all

botto00 · Jun 14, 2013

Good and hopeful news

I'm working with the firmware patch and have managed to introduce the SU and Busybox binaries

Through ADB works perfectly, but (and still do not know why) superuser.apk not seem to work

Forgive my English but the Spanish educational system does not provide for more

MobiMikes · Jun 14, 2013

hoon2002 said:
whoever not yet upgrade 3.2.3 please don't upgrade
the new version drain the battery lots faster and keep prompt me if I want to close the application or wait for it

Been running 3.2.3 for a few days now with no issues (ww version). Try a factory reset if you're having problems as it's most likely some app you've installed.

Sent from my ME371MG

botto00 · Jun 15, 2013

Rooted !!!

After several days of study and many trials, finally works perfectly.

Here is the link for those who want to try.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx2l0rH81XEIUVdtYTlPVURRQm8/edit?usp=sharing
md5sum
78d367f346473b161632a8848757df1f ME371MG_all_WW_user_V3.2.2-2.raw Size 682062228

Currently there are no version 3.2.3 WW because no file to download from the asus website.
Upgrades coming to the tablet at the time and are generated specifically for your tablet and contain patches, no binaries.

File is the version 3.2.2 WW
Install from "droidboot" as any other firmware of asus

If you find my work useful remember to click the thanks button is free

Sorry for my cherokee English

Einreb · Jun 15, 2013

Is this a modified raw file?with root?

yodasmaster · Jun 15, 2013

botto00 said:
After several days of study and many trials, finally works perfectly.

Here is the link for those who want to try.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx2l0rH81XEIUVdtYTlPVURRQm8/edit?usp=sharing

File is the version 3.2.2 WW
Install from "droidboot" as any other firmware of asus

If you find my work useful remember to click the thanks button is free

Thanks botto00, root works perfectly.

Sent from my ME371MG using xda premium

Einreb · Jun 15, 2013

Yes!root works fine..enjoying it right now

f4vr · Jun 15, 2013

botto00 said:
After several days of study and many trials, finally works perfectly.

Here is the link for those who want to try.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx2l0rH81XEIUVdtYTlPVURRQm8/edit?usp=sharing

File is the version 3.2.2 WW
Install from "droidboot" as any other firmware of asus

If you find my work useful remember to click the thanks button is free

Thanks button is missing but Thanks a lot. Working fine. Waiting for the 3.2.3 root.

skalagix · Jun 15, 2013

botto00 said:
After several days of study and many trials, finally works perfectly.

Here is the link for those who want to try.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx2l0rH81XEIUVdtYTlPVURRQm8/edit?usp=sharing

File is the version 3.2.2 WW
Install from "droidboot" as any other firmware of asus

If you find my work useful remember to click the thanks button is free

I'm really glad you were able to crack a root for fonepad users! However when trying to use this firmware update on my TW sku fonepad, it won't let me update to a different version. This is what it says

Code:

We verify checksum . . . . OK! Start check Image-SKU... 'user' - > need check
Check Image-SKU: "WW_epad' Device-SKU: 'TW_epad' . . . FAIL!!!

Do you have any ideas on how we could either get other models of Fonepad's to switch regions, or how we could root other firmware's raw files?

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