Rooting the ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (ME173x)

quaddler · Jun 30, 2013

Hi all,

yesterday I succeeded in rooting the new ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7.

Model-Number: ME173X
Android version: 4.2.1
Kernel version: 3.4.5
HD 7 Build: ME173X_WW_User_4.2.1.75146_20130523 release keys

PC operating system: Win.. XP

USB-Driver I used (but there's WdfCoInstaller.dll missing, which I already had on my PC):
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME172V/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20130415.zip

Maybe this more complete package would work, too (I didn't try that):
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF101/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip

Method to root is by using motochopper.

You can follow the next steps in general as described in
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40129120&postcount=1

One important thing:
motochopper didn't recognize my HD7 at once, so I did the following
(while being connected with PC via USB and motochopper waiting for device):
While USB debugging activated, go to USB settings an connect it as
integrated CD drive. motochopper will automatically recognize it
and continue with rooting process.

And last but not least:
As always, all you do is your own risk and I'm not responsible for any damage.

Good luck

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EDIT 2013-07-06:

Above procedure for rooting works with the new HD7 update, too (but you have to re-root after the update).
Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 release-keys

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Description for Linux users:

- use motochopper package from link above

- login as root

- extract package
- open console and change to directory where you extracted the package
- chmod +x adb.linux
- chmod +x run.sh

- Check your HD7 will be recognized:
-> ./adb.linux status-window
-> shows "State: unknown"

-> connect HD7 (with usb debugging enabled, connecting as MTP device)
-> above started adb command should show now "State: device"
-> HD7 recognized - greatful, you're ready

-> press Strg-C to abort

- (optional) for more information about your HD7 you can enter: ./adb.linux devices -l
-> this should show something like: D6OKCXXXXXXX device usb:1-3 product:WW_memo model:ME173X device:ME173X

- ./run.sh
-> follow instructions on screen

- you're done

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EDIT 2013-07-16:

Above procedure for rooting works with new HD7 update (but you have to re-root after the update).
Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys

assa4 · Sep 4, 2013

settlerbprdata

thanks, "WeatherTime.apk" should be the last missing app

Hikari no Tenshi · Sep 4, 2013

assa4 said:
thanks, "WeatherTime.apk" should be the last missing app

WeatherTime.zip - 18.39 MB

sajty · Sep 5, 2013

Hi guys. I have strange problem with battery stats. They are resetting after some time in idle, so I see in battery stats only 99% in idle and nothing more. Another problem is, that I can use for example browser for an hour, but I don't see anything about browser in battery stats, only screen time and Wi-Fi, no info about used browser. Anyone has similar problem?

Sprint82 · Sep 6, 2013

I have the same issue, battery full Level is only 99%.

psixichka · Sep 6, 2013

Can someone please let me know how to get Awesome note Hd on this device? tia
i tried downloading it but it doesnt work

GeneralZod123 · Sep 7, 2013

Encryption?

Hi all,

Has anyone managed to get Encryption working? I ditched my old, no-name tablet because the "Encryption" option was completely missing from the "Security" menu, and now I finding the same issue with the Memo Pad HD 7! Is there anything in particular I need to do to get it to show up?

I bought it from Currys in the UK yesterday, and it is running the stock Android 4.2.1. Encryption is supposed to be a built-in feature for Android, so I can't imagine why two tablets I've bought don't seem to have the feature at all ...

Build number:

ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys

Cheers!

shadow452 · Sep 8, 2013

Asus original ROM

if someone has the original ROM for MemoPad HD 7 (ME173X) and short instruction for instalation (refresh original state), I would be very grateful when he was kind enough to share with me.

Thx

mm2m.mm2m · Sep 8, 2013

OTG issue again - WiFi Hotspot

mm2m.mm2m said:
in the name of Allah
hi everyone
First: Please forgive me for bad English
Second: Such a great tablet and no OTG?!!! I cant believe. I think there is a software issue and not a hardware one. If the 4.2.2 firmware is lunched?
who can say it will 100% solve the problem? I have ordered this pad recently but i didn't know such problem.

?

hello friends
if there any way to activate tethering on this tablet.

i managed to do so by an app and it temporarily activates that. And its menus are just resemble as other asus menus. i mean as if there is in fact the Hotspot capability but there is no any option in the tablet menus. Any Non hidden option??!

Hikari no Tenshi · Sep 8, 2013

shadow452 said:
if someone has the original ROM for MemoPad HD 7 (ME173X) and short instruction for instalation (refresh original state), I would be very grateful when he was kind enough to share with me.

Ther is no flashable ROM's (stock/custom) for MemoPad HD 7 yet.

You can do only "wipe data/factory reset" from Recovery to restore original state.

shadow452 · Sep 8, 2013

Asus original ROM

Hikari no Tenshi said:
Ther is no flashable ROM's (stock/custom) for MemoPad HD 7 yet.

You can do only "wipe data/factory reset" from Recovery to restore original state.

I tried but does not work. Its removal services settings, but services that I'm turned off not reset to factory (like softkeys, wallpaper, etc)

Hikari no Tenshi · Sep 8, 2013

shadow452 said:
I tried but does not work. Its removal services settings, but services that I'm turned off not reset to factory (like softkeys, wallpaper, etc)

What do You trying to do?

If You have deleted system apps, then You have to manually install them to /system/app folder.

IronPatriot · Sep 8, 2013

Thank you very much!

SoWhy said:
Thank you very much! I had it attached as a camera, worked fine as well. ^^

I looked and looked for a solution on why Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit did not have the drivers for ME173X. I found the drivers from the Asus website and all over the internet. They did not work. I tried everything and almost gave up.

I found your post as saying you attached as a camera. I did that and ROOTED no problem. I just wish I could have found this post 1 hour ago.

tomrev · Sep 8, 2013

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IronPatriot said:
I looked and looked for a solution on why Windows 7 Enterprise 64bit did not have the drivers for ME173X. I found the drivers from the Asus website and all over the internet. They did not work. I tried everything and almost gave up.

I found your post as saying you attached as a camera. I did that and ROOTED no problem. I just wish I could have found this post 1 hour ago.

I have similar problem. You may need to edit inf file. Check the device id in windows system and edit device id in inf file to match that.

turbodog125 · Sep 9, 2013

asus me173x rooting

Good day:

I just rooted my unit as per the instructions and it says it is rooted. The reason for doing this was so that I could read my thumb drives via the otg adapter. I downloaded the android USB otg helper as well but the tablet still does not find the thumb drive.

Am I doing something wrong? Can it actually recognize the thumb drive?

Originally I was told by ASUS customer support that it will and they even spend several hours trying to get it to work but it wouldn't. Finally today I was told it couldn't.

My question is has anybody tried and gotten it to work? If so please let me know the steps you followed!

Thanks

monkanowski · Sep 10, 2013

So this works with all builds?

so this will root my 173x with no problems no softbricks of any kind if i follow these steps with motochopper? i love this thing its amazing and it would be a shame if this screwed me...im a little scared!

GeneralZod123 · Sep 10, 2013

GeneralZod123 said:
Hi all,

Has anyone managed to get Encryption working? I ditched my old, no-name tablet because the "Encryption" option was completely missing from the "Security" menu, and now I finding the same issue with the Memo Pad HD 7! Is there anything in particular I need to do to get it to show up?

I bought it from Currys in the UK yesterday, and it is running the stock Android 4.2.1. Encryption is supposed to be a built-in feature for Android, so I can't imagine why two tablets I've bought don't seem to have the feature at all ...

Build number:

ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys

Cheers!

Bump

Can someone at least confirm whether or not they have the "Encryption" option on their Memo Pad HD 7?

What would cause it to go missing? Is there any reason why a manufacturer would disable it on purpose?

tempurastylez · Sep 10, 2013

It's also not available on my pad. Seems like they don't expect you to put important stuff on a cheap tablet

Kukec · Sep 10, 2013

iGO

Does someone have iGO navigation for him? Or link? PLS

GeneralZod123 · Sep 10, 2013

GeneralZod123 said:
Hi all,

Has anyone managed to get Encryption working? I ditched my old, no-name tablet because the "Encryption" option was completely missing from the "Security" menu, and now I finding the same issue with the Memo Pad HD 7! Is there anything in particular I need to do to get it to show up?

I bought it from Currys in the UK yesterday, and it is running the stock Android 4.2.1. Encryption is supposed to be a built-in feature for Android, so I can't imagine why two tablets I've bought don't seem to have the feature at all ...

Build number:

ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys

Cheers!

tempurastylez said:
It's also not available on my pad. Seems like they don't expect you to put important stuff on a cheap tablet

Thanks for the confirmation! Seems weird for a company to go out of their way to remove a useful feature provided for free; a real shame

astronman · Sep 11, 2013

Kukec said:
Does someone have iGO navigation for him? Or link? PLS

I have. It work with no problem.

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