How to Root the ASUS Transformer

Lethe6 · May 12, 2013

catflip said:
TF101
android 4.0.3
build 9.2.1.27-20120615

Any method to root without cable? I do not have the usb cable to connect TF101 to computer.

Do you have a custom recovery installed already? If you do, just need a superuser.zip file or something then boot into recovery and flash that. Otherwise I doubt it's possible, but I could be wrong.

Edit: actually if you set up ADB wifi, then install TWRP the "not recommended way", you just need to grab a superuser file from say, easyflasher, put it on your SD card, reboot in recovery then flash it. Voila. Everything can be done over wireless.

catflip · May 12, 2013

Lethe6 said:
Edit: actually if you set up ADB wifi, then install TWRP the "not recommended way", you just need to grab a superuser file from say, easyflasher, put it on your SD card, reboot in recovery then flash it. Voila. Everything can be done over wireless.

Thanks for the reply. I am going to try. ADB wifi requires root. Anyway around this?

Lethe6 · May 12, 2013

catflip said:
Thanks for the reply. I am going to try. ADB wifi requires root. Anyway around this?

Damn I forgot about that... looks like you need 4.0.4 to be able to use ADB wifi without root... see this.

Maybe try this out? They claim it works on unrooted devices, but I don't have one to test it on, all mine are rooted.

Good luck!

Thing O Doom · May 13, 2013

catflip said:
Thanks for the reply. I am going to try. ADB wifi requires root. Anyway around this?

You can use USB-Otg if you have a dock and another android device to connect via usb that's ICS or later (ish.)

Also could use wireless ADB as suggested, you can run the exploit in my PERI tool, just download from thread in my sig, then open the batchfileintxt.txt and look for the exploit commands about 3/4ths the way down.

Also could find the commands in wolf's exploit thread

catflip · May 19, 2013

which usb otg sould I use from the play store? Does the device that is connected to the dock by usb have to be rooted?

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app

Machaon studio · Jul 29, 2013

So easy!

Djones09 · Aug 14, 2013

Transformer 101 rooting

It seems like this apk is only for TF101's with Gingerbread. Will this work with Android 4.0.3 Build number 9.2.1.27? Or is there one that works with this version? My Original usb cable broke or I would use the one click root, I have a 3rd party cable but it only charges my tablet. Thanks to anyone who can help, ICS is running extremely slow :/ I can barely use my tablet.

fabioporto · Aug 14, 2013

catflip said:
TF101
android 4.0.3
build 9.2.1.27-20120615

Any method to root without cable? I do not have the usb cable to connect TF101 to computer.

I really wish there was. I have at least 3 different cables but my transformer simply won't be recognized by any computer anymore, but even though it still charges perfectly.

If you find a positive answer to that question please share =)

chrisp9au · Sep 27, 2013

Advice please

Having trouble finding Razorclaw for my tablet.
The android.mobi link seems to be broken?

My tablet...
Asus Transformer TF101G S/N: B90KAS157873 12
Android: 4.0.3
Kernel: 2.6.39.4 android@Mercury#1
Build: IML74K.WW_epad9.2.2.6-20120525

I've tried from my desktop but get "Exploit not found"
I have a USB cable if necessary.

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

Chris

frederuco · Sep 27, 2013

chrisp9au said:
Having trouble finding Razorclaw for my tablet.
The android.mobi link seems to be broken?

My tablet...
Asus Transformer TF101G S/N: B90KAS157873 12
Android: 4.0.3
Kernel: 2.6.39.4 android@Mercury#1
Build: IML74K.WW_epad9.2.2.6-20120525

I've tried from my desktop but get "Exploit not found"
I have a USB cable if necessary.

Any advice would be appreciated

Thanks

Chris

RazorClaw only worked on one firmware build 18+ months ago.

Have a look here: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html

This works on all firmware of the TF101 (non 3G)

baseballfanz · Sep 27, 2013

This thread need to be "un-sticky" as the method for root in the OP is outdated.

chrisp9au · Sep 28, 2013

Thank you!

I actually managed to fix the problem by uninstalling the Android device on my desktop and allowing it to re-install.
Everything worked perfectly and I'm now rooted.
Now I have to work out how to install CWM Recovery as all the links I can find are dead.

Thanks again,

Chris

baseballfanz · Sep 28, 2013

chrisp9au said:
Thank you!

I actually managed to fix the problem by uninstalling the Android device on my desktop and allowing it to re-install.
Everything worked perfectly and I'm now rooted.
Now I have to work out how to install CWM Recovery as all the links I can find are dead.

Thanks again,

Chris

Try here, now I don't know if RecoveryInstaller still work or not but you can try.(bben a long time since i had to root and install recovery so kinda out of the loop a little there)
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22359727&postcount=218

One version will install CWM (Older version) and the other will install Team Rouge Recovery. Once done you can flash the latest version of CWM.

You could also use GOO Manager to install TWRP.

chrisp9au · Sep 28, 2013

All fixed!

You are a champion, all done!

Thanks you so much for your advice and your time!

---------- Post added at 12:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 AM ----------

Whoops, I think I spoke to soon!

My TF101G appears to be hung booting into CyanogenMod 9.1.0
It's been doing this for a while now, something is definitely wrong.

Rebooting into recovery and trying to do a restore tells me 'No files found'
that doesn't sound good!
I'm thinking my only course of action is to wipe back to factory data?

If you have another answer I'd love to hear it!

Chris

baseballfanz · Sep 28, 2013

Did you do a full wipe before installing CM ROM?

Also first boot can take some times.

Did you do a backup in recovery? You can only restore what you backup.

chrisp9au · Sep 28, 2013

I didn't do a wipe.
But I'm sure I did a back up?
I had a couple of interruptions from family whilst I was doing it
so it's possible something went wrong.
If I have to go back to factory setup I don't lose any data, just apps.
And a stack of time!

Is that my only option now?

Chris

baseballfanz · Sep 28, 2013

Yeah you'll need to do a full wipe going to a different Rom.
-wipe data/factory reset
-format system (inside advance if using cwm)
-wipe cache
-wipe dalvik cache
-flash ROM and gapps file
-reboot

☞Sent from here☜

tripranav · Nov 6, 2013

Hello Everyone,

Is there any fix available to root the TF101 which has a serial number starting with B70??
Also is the 4.0.3 the last official firmware update? Or we can update to the latest one as well?

frederuco · Nov 6, 2013

tripranav said:
Hello Everyone,

Is there any fix available to root the TF101 which has a serial number starting with B70??
Also is the 4.0.3 the last official firmware update? Or we can update to the latest one as well?

Yes, see here: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html

Firmware build 9.2.1.27 is the most recent.

tripranav · Nov 6, 2013

frederuco said:
Yes, see here: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html

Firmware build 9.2.1.27 is the most recent.

Thanks a lot!! I will take a look at the link provided. :good:

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