ASUS TF700T unlock and root JB 4.2.1 stock

Crispy168 · May 16, 2013

Well, that didn't work. Still not unlocked and getting the same error message. Any ideas?

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berndblb · May 16, 2013

Crispy168 said:
Well, that didn't work. Still not unlocked and getting the same error message. Any ideas?

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Check out this thread. That seems to be the best chance to get Asus to do something about it when your tab doesn't show up in their database.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187777

Remember, you don't tell them you need your tab registered to unlock it! They won't help with that.

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long3030 · May 18, 2013

Why can't i get this to work?

I'm stuck on
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

I have made sure I have debugging checked.

I also read I might need drivers for this to work, what drivers do I need, how do I get these drivers, do they get installed on my PC or on my transformer?

I'm new to rooting and need detailed help.

Thanks

berndblb · May 19, 2013

long3030 said:
Why can't i get this to work?

I'm stuck on
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

I have made sure I have debugging checked.

I also read I might need drivers for this to work, what drivers do I need, how do I get these drivers, do they get installed on my PC or on my transformer?

I'm new to rooting and need detailed help.

Thanks

Did you enable install from "unknown sources" in the Security settings, as stated in the op?
To get the latest drivers for your tablet google "Windows drivers for Asus TF700" (or Apple, Linux - depending on what you use). Download them from the Asus support site.

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long3030 · May 19, 2013

berndblb said:
Did you enable install from "unknown sources" in the Security settings, as stated in the op?
To get the latest drivers for your tablet google "Windows drivers for Asus TF700" (or Apple, Linux - depending on what you use). Download them from the Asus support site.

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Yes I enabled unknown sources

I downloaded an installed ASUS Sync software, I guess that is what has the drivers in it that I need. Anyway I pluged my tf700 into my pc and ran the sync software, it did not detect my tf700.

what am I doing wrong

long3030 · May 19, 2013

long3030 said:
Yes I enabled unknown sources

I downloaded an installed ASUS Sync software, I guess that is what has the drivers in it that I need. Anyway I pluged my tf700 into my pc and ran the sync software, it did not detect my tf700.

what am I doing wrong

I switched to another computer, and it worked....I'm now rooted

thanks

RoraimaFilho · May 20, 2013

I read all the thread.

In other topics, they say that we need to install a custom recovery, like TWRP or CMW... Is this really necessary? Is yes, how I should proceed.

I'm actually in a stock JB 4.2 updated by OTA.

Otherwise, what's the steps to know what is my bootloader version and etc...?

rickymh19 · May 21, 2013

RoraimaFilho said:
I read all the thread.

In other topics, they say that we need to install a custom recovery, like TWRP or CMW... Is this really necessary? Is yes, how I should proceed.

I'm actually in a stock JB 4.2 updated by OTA.

Otherwise, what's the steps to know what is my bootloader version and etc...?

It depends what youre trying to accomplish. If you just want to root your tablet, then no, its not necessary to install twrp or cmw.
If you are unlocking your tablet to install custom roms, then yes. CMW isnt fully supported at the moment so install TWRP.
To do this, install GOOMANAGER from the play store and on the corner, click on install open recovery script.

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RoraimaFilho · May 21, 2013

rickymh19 said:
It depends what youre trying to accomplish. If you just want to root your tablet, then no, its not necessary to install twrp or cmw.
If you are unlocking your tablet to install custom roms, then yes. CMW isnt fully supported at the moment so install TWRP.
To do this, install GOOMANAGER from the play store and on the corner, click on install open recovery script.

Already done!!! It's much easier than I thougt!!!!

Asus working so much soft now!!

Thank people!

Crispy168 · May 21, 2013

Well, still can't unlock. Contacted ASUS, and they suggested going into bootloader and wiping data, which I did. Another user suggested installing and syncing via ASUS Sync, which I installed, but it won't sync anything for some reason. It can't find my calender or contacts. I also was able to both register my tab on ASUS webpage, and device tracker (both things others have suggested to try), and.....

Still won't unlock.

I called and told them I couldn't get sync to work or unlock the device. Their tech support was inept. Thought it might be a bad cable, despite me telling him it registered, I could access the files via explorer, and SYNC said i was connected, just wouldn't sync anything. He also said he can't do anything about the unlock tool not working.

I'm about ready to break this thing in half. Any ideas? Still getting the same error on trying to unlock, despite being connected to the internet.

An unknown error occurs, which may be a network connection issue. Please wait and try again later.

Any help would be appreciated, since clearly ASUS isn't going to help.

rickymh19 · May 22, 2013

Crispy168 said:
Well, still can't unlock. Contacted ASUS, and they suggested going into bootloader and wiping data, which I did. Another user suggested installing and syncing via ASUS Sync, which I installed, but it won't sync anything for some reason. It can't find my calender or contacts. I also was able to both register my tab on ASUS webpage, and device tracker (both things others have suggested to try), and.....

Still won't unlock.

I called and told them I couldn't get sync to work or unlock the device. Their tech support was inept. Thought it might be a bad cable, despite me telling him it registered, I could access the files via explorer, and SYNC said i was connected, just wouldn't sync anything. He also said he can't do anything about the unlock tool not working.

I'm about ready to break this thing in half. Any ideas? Still getting the same error on trying to unlock, despite being connected to the internet.

An unknown error occurs, which may be a network connection issue. Please wait and try again later.

Any help would be appreciated, since clearly ASUS isn't going to help.

ok i havent really read your other posts other than this one and some that say the same thing....
but from the best of my knowledge and help.
i will suggest the following, if you have tried it then i will help you find some other solution.

completely wipe your tablet, if you have another computer you can use, then continue on a new computer if you can, if not, erase the drivers from your PC.
download and install stock JB 4.2.1 from the asus website and what not.
that should bring your tablet to have it wiped and cleaned completely.
after starting the new tablet enable the debuggin mode from the developer options, as well as the other options to install third party packages.(i forgot the actual name tbh)

from your tablet, go to the asus link to download the unlocking tool from their website directly onto your tablet.

once downloaded, install it and run the unlocking app. if it all goes well then it should HOPEFULLY WORK.

dont get frustrated, we will find a solution...i hope freshly installing 4.2.1 and the bootloaders and kernels. will do the trick.

berndblb · May 22, 2013

rickymh19 said:
ok i havent really read your other posts other than this one and some that say the same thing....
but from the best of my knowledge and help.
i will suggest the following, if you have tried it then i will help you find some other solution.

completely wipe your tablet, if you have another computer you can use, then continue on a new computer if you can, if not, erase the drivers from your PC.
download and install stock JB 4.2.1 from the asus website and what not.
that should bring your tablet to have it wiped and cleaned completely.
after starting the new tablet enable the debuggin mode from the developer options, as well as the other options to install third party packages.(i forgot the actual name tbh)

from your tablet, go to the asus link to download the unlocking tool from their website directly onto your tablet.

once downloaded, install it and run the unlocking app. if it all goes well then it should HOPEFULLY WORK.

dont get frustrated, we will find a solution...i hope freshly installing 4.2.1 and the bootloaders and kernels. will do the trick.

Why do you think a fresh install would change anything? All the Asus tool does is to determine the serial number(s), phone home to compare it against their database and unlock the bootloader if it finds a match.
Most often the problem seems to be an incomplete or inaccurate Asus database.

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rickymh19 · May 22, 2013

berndblb said:
Why do you think a fresh install would change anything? All the Asus tool does is to determine the serial number(s), phone home to compare it against their database and unlock the bootloader if it finds a match.
Most often the problem seems to be an incomplete or inaccurate Asus database.

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I didnt say it will work. but it might. since its a mismatch of the serial number, being that asus says it only works with ICS, then freshly installing the tablet might reset the connection to the asus servers.

if that doesnt work then maybe downgrading to ICS.....

the last thing would be having to contact asus and getting it replaced. at least thats what i read on other forums that they had to do.

Crispy168 · May 22, 2013

Well, reflashing didn't work. Following another thread, I contacted Asus vip support, and was asked for a screenshot of the error message and for the MAC address. We'll see what happens now.

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rickymh19 · May 23, 2013

Sorry to hear. I think that's the best thing to do. It is most likely an Asus problem that they must resolve on their end. Hope everything turns out well.

rickymh19 · May 23, 2013

Crispy168 · May 23, 2013

Well, per the Asus vip service, I have to rma it and they need to replace motherboard.

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motorsports601 · May 25, 2013

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Cjcody · May 25, 2013

Hi I'm new to all this and very confused from all the different methods to unlock or flash etc.. I have unlocked via asus unlock tool. I also installed goomanager and twrp. I would like to flash and learn how to flash and customize. So I have come here for help if anyone is willing to guide me?

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rickymh19 · May 25, 2013

Cjcody said:
Hi I'm new to all this and very confused from all the different methods to unlock or flash etc.. I have unlocked via asus unlock tool. I also installed goomanager and twrp. I would like to flash and learn how to flash and customize. So I have come here for help if anyone is willing to guide me?

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Sure. I'll PM you that way the thread doesn't get filled with our conversation.

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