Done, thanks
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Man if someone doesnt see that note they should be awarded NOOB of the year and be forced to type "I'm a noob and I will read and search before I post" 500 times before they can post again. lol.
[TOOL][Updated 5.9.12]viperMOD PrimeTime v4.6 | Auto Root/Unroot/Busybox/CMW Flash!
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Man if someone doesnt see that note they should be awarded NOOB of the year and be forced to type "I'm a noob and I will read and search before I post" 500 times before they can post again. lol.
Hello again:
Thanks for addressing the unroot issues. I think we're almost there. After running the new PrimeTime 1.1 v2 it seems that unroot works, but having issues with removing the superuser and /bin/su.
Here's the proof from Titanium that unroot worked:
Here's the screenshot from the PrimeTime unroot:
I hope these are helpful to the cause. My interest is to get everything off the tablet that was put onto it as a result of rooting. I'm shipping it to the RMA department for a plethora of issues (gps, wifi, hdmi, dead pixel, screen bleed), but need to bring everything back to the way it stock.
I'd be happy to test software as needed.
Thanks again.
When did you download that? It wasnt the Twitter versiom right? It was one from the OP?
it should, other have reported it. I didn't try it.
Agreed lol
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Yes, OP.
After unrooting, I used root explorer and found super user.apk and /bin/su. But couldn't manually delete because they were read only. Should I root to delete those files and then unroot?
ICS is knocking at my door. With these lagging files, it's probably a good idea to postpone the ice creamy intallation, is that right?
Cheers.
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no, Twitter was older. But hmm, shouldn't have had an issue with the indoor as long as you were rooted in the first place. I will look into it. Sorry about that!
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please don't apologize
I'm happy to help sort this out. See questions above. Thanks.Confirmed working on TF101 B70 3.2.1 version - Build HTK75.US .21
I installed the the official Asus Android USB drivers for Windows which can be found on the Asus site under the download section for the TF101 versus the ones provided by jcase and viperboy.
These are the same drivers I used to root using the viperMod Primer method.
I installed the the official Asus Android USB drivers for Windows which can be found on the Asus site under the download section for the TF101 versus the ones provided by jcase and viperboy.
These are the same drivers I used to root using the viperMod Primer method.
NOT WORKING
B40 - TF101 - WW - 8.6.5.21 - 100% Stock
NachoRoot fails after first reboot at stage 2
ViperMOD fails after 2nd reboot asking if UID and GUID are 0 - they are 2000 with both rooting methods
All drivers installed - adb working fine
B40 - TF101 - WW - 8.6.5.21 - 100% Stock
NachoRoot fails after first reboot at stage 2
ViperMOD fails after 2nd reboot asking if UID and GUID are 0 - they are 2000 with both rooting methods
All drivers installed - adb working fine
PrimeTime v2 from OP
Like I said in post #216, there were issue with unrooting.
I rooted the TP again and tried to manually remove superuser.apk and /system/bin/su with Rom Explorer. It says the files are read only and couldn't be deleted. I should mention that when starting Rom Explorer it says I was denied superuser privileges. Is that the issue with deleting those files? It appears that I do have superuser privileges with Titanium backup.
I used a different app called Root Browser and was able to get super user privs (what's up with Rom Explorer?). Anyways, as I was deleting /bin/su, I realized that it would effectively kill my superuser privs (and it did). I couldn't delete superuser.apk as a result.
It seems my newb attempts have failed.
Like I said in post #216, there were issue with unrooting.
I rooted the TP again and tried to manually remove superuser.apk and /system/bin/su with Rom Explorer. It says the files are read only and couldn't be deleted. I should mention that when starting Rom Explorer it says I was denied superuser privileges. Is that the issue with deleting those files? It appears that I do have superuser privileges with Titanium backup.
I used a different app called Root Browser and was able to get super user privs (what's up with Rom Explorer?). Anyways, as I was deleting /bin/su, I realized that it would effectively kill my superuser privs (and it did). I couldn't delete superuser.apk as a result.
It seems my newb attempts have failed.
I am updating PrimeTime to root ICS (using new method, with permission) and I'm almost done testing it. Just fixing some backend stuff. One annoying thing is that you can't do "adb remount" because the kernel is "secure" so I'm just making a script so you can do "adb shell sysrw" to make /system r/w (even when not root). Give me an hour or so and keep a look out on my Twitter for those who want to test
EDIT: Anyone on .33? Could use some testers to see if the new root method works on HC too, that way my program doesn't have to support 2 root methods.
EDIT: Anyone on .33? Could use some testers to see if the new root method works on HC too, that way my program doesn't have to support 2 root methods.
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I am updating PrimeTime to root ICS (using new method, with permission) and I'm almost done testing it. Just fixing some backend stuff. One annoying thing is that you can't do "adb remount" because the kernel is "secure" so I'm just making a script so you can do "adb shell sysrw" to make /system r/w (even when not root). Give me an hour or so and keep a look out on my Twitter for those who want to test
EDIT: Anyone on .33? Could use some testers to see if the new root method works on HC too, that way my program doesn't have to support 2 root methods.
so you making a viperMOD PrimeTime for the TPSparkyRoot?
it would be awesome because i have never rooted before! ---------- Post added at 11:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 PM ----------
What root metod is the best to get the ''best'' root on my prime? (ICS,4.0)
1.NachoRoot and then use OTA RootKeeper
2.TPSparkyRoot
3.viperMOD PrimeTime(will be updated for ICS)
4.zedomax 1-Click Script Root
Thx!
/tyvar1
so you making a viperMOD PrimeTime for the TPSparkyRoot?
---------- Post added at 11:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 PM ----------
What root metod is the best to get the ''best'' root on my prime? (ICS,4.0)
1.NachoRoot and then use OTA RootKeeper
2.TPSparkyRoot
3.viperMOD PrimeTime(will be updated for ICS)
4.zedomax 1-Click Script Root
Thx!
/tyvar1
There was no need to post the same thing in 4 dev threads. But mine would be better than zedomax's, but I'm a little biased
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so you making a viperMOD PrimeTime for the TPSparkyRoot?
---------- Post added at 11:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 PM ----------
What root metod is the best to get the ''best'' root on my prime? (ICS,4.0)
1.NachoRoot and then use OTA RootKeeper
2.TPSparkyRoot
3.viperMOD PrimeTime(will be updated for ICS)
4.zedomax 1-Click Script Root
Thx!
/tyvar1
I personally prefer either TPSparkyRoot or NachoRoot with RootKeeper, because they do not install other apps automatically (busybox, superuser) and the superuser app is not installed to the system directory (installs as a normal app).
But, I am also biased and some people like that convenience.
Well, when you install a ROM on devices, it installs busybox for you, you just don't know it. But trust me, you want busybox. Asus has hardly anything in their toolbox. And there is nothing wrong with putting Superuser in /system/app, in fact, I find it better there because you have to go out of your way to delete it. You don't wanna accidentally delete it.
Updated to v3! Get your automated ICS root on!! Please post feedback so that I know how it's working and PLEASE let me know if you're on ICS or HC (build number, please!). If someone has a good write-up or post with driver install info, that would be great. I would like to put it in the 2nd post for users who need help!
Please post feedback so that I know how it's working and PLEASE let me know if you're on ICS or HC (build number, please!). If someone has a good write-up or post with driver install info, that would be great. I would like to put it in the 2nd post for users who need help!Similar threads
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I do not have a TF101 anymore, but it has been reported that you can root the latest ICS update via option 1. Do so at your own risk! And PLEASE don't flash recovery if you're not on a Prime. That option is ONLY for TF201's!!
THIS WILL NOT ROOT .21 AT THIS TIME!!
Introducing viperMOD PrimeTime! An automated rooting program for your Asus Transformer Prime TF201 (ICS or HC supported) and the Asus Transformer TF101. It is very simple and easy to use with extra features that other root methods don't have. Works on Prime's that lost root with the ICS OTA! Now, here is how it works...
- Download the .zip
- Plug in your Transformer and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip (unless you can already adb into your device, then no need for drivers)
- Kill Asus Sync and Splashtop! - very important!!
- Make sure you have NO OTHER ANDROID DEVICES connected via USB!
- If on Linux, you may need to do "chmod a+x /path/to/primetime/primetime.sh" (no quotes)
- Run the viperMOD PrimeTime.exe and choose an option.
- After rooting, download OTA Root Keeper from the Market!
- ???
- Profit?
It's as simple as that! I have tested this about 30 times (both rooting and unrooting) and it works just fine! I would HIGHLY recommend downloading Voodoo Root Keeper!! Any issues or questions, please feel free to post here! Enjoy your rooted Prime
Things you should NOT do!
- Try to root with the Transformer in the dock
- Use a USB extension cable
- Not download OTA Root Keeper
- Not follow directions
Updated 5.9.12 - v4.6
- Replaced OLD CWM recovery with latest TWRP 2.1
- Fixed sparkym3's donate link
HC root based on NachoRoot by jcase and TeamAndIRC.
ICS root based on TPSparkyRoot by sparkym3.
Latest ICS root based on https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid by Saurik.
Download
Windows (v4.6): Main Link, Mirror 1, Mirror 2
Linux/Unix (v4.1 - update coming soon!): http://bit.ly/PrimeTime_v4_1_Linux68ChangelogCode:[B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 2.22 - v4.5[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*][*]Added Asus Unlock Tool install and automated CWM flash [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.25 - v4.1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Fixed an issue where people couldn't root, even on latest OTA. The problem was a copy of su in /system/bin (or in some cases /system/xbin) that had the wrong permissions. The fix is to remove it, repush, and set correct permissions on it. [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.24 - v4[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Support latest OTA (.11) and up! This should (hopefully) stick around a while because of the exploit used! [*]Code clean up [*][B]TIP:[/B] I would recommend just updating to .11.1 from [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1452933"]here[/URL] (make sure you download the large 300+MB file) and follow those directions and then try rooting. That is what I did and v4 worked on that just fine :) [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.22[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Added Linux/Unix version [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.12 - v3.1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Added a line of code to (hopefully) fix failed rooting. This was likely caused by root failing and not undoing the code (my script has always done that on a failed root, I assume most people who are having problems now did it by hand before?) [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.12 - v3[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Supports ICS root method (as well as alt. root method, used on TF101 and Prime's on HC) [*]Better busybox install [*]Better su binary and Superuser app removal (checks /data for Superuser if you updated it in Market) [*]More code enhancements and cleanup [*]Added donate menu [because you guys love us :D] [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.10 - v2[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [LIST] [*]Name changed to PrimeTime (thanks xda user whose name I need to find!) [*]Installs busybox upon rooting [*]Fix bug where superuser and binary weren't removed [*]Removes superuser.apk from /data/app if updated from Market [*]Gives you sysro and sysrw (type that into a terminal/adb shell for quick rw/ro /system) [*]Code enhancements and cleanup [/LIST] [B][I][U][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Updated 1.4 - v1[/COLOR][/SIZE][/U][/I][/B] [list] [*]Initial Release [/list]
FAQ
Q. Do I need ADB?
A. Yes, but you don't need to set it up or anything. I have packaged it as part of the .exe and it should work just fine.
Q. Will I not be able to OTA?
A. No, rooting doesn't affect OTA whatsoever. It's actually reverse - OTA affects root. You will still get update notifications when updates drops, but you WILL loose root if you update. Download Voodoo Root Keeper to keep root if you take the next OTA! The only way rooting would possibly affect an OTA is if, once rooted, you delete the certificates and modify the build.prop (and other things) that don't allow the OTAs to come through.
Q. Will this work on ICS and/or HC?
A. Yes, it now supports both. The ICS root method may work on HC Prime's and TF101's but I haven't gotten reports on that yet.
Q. The program doesn't do anything! WTF?!
A. Did you enable USB Debugging like the program told you too? [Settings > Developer Options] I hope you also installed the drivers, since the program told you to do that too. Once that is all set, the program will continue. If you're still having issues, please try this:
If you still need help with the driver install, this video tutorial might help.
Q. Why add busybox and Superuser.apk to /system? I don't want that ****!
A. Sorry I can't please you. Busybox is important because it adds many commands to the device that it doesn't have (it doesn't have basic commands like 'copy' or 'grep' [a type of find]). When you install ROMs on other devices, you have busybox. It will be necessary to things I have coming down the pipe As far as Superuser getting installed to /system, you'd have to go out of your way to uninstall it. In /data, it's easy to uninstall and if you master reset, root wouldn't work because there is no app, upon reboot, that would manage apps requesting root access.5Updated to v4.5! Installs the Asus Unlock Tool (you will get an error if you already have it installed, ignore it) and automatically flashes CWM! I've had 3 reports of this working, you guys should have no issues!
I do intend to update to v5 and overhaul the entire program. Do things a little bit better and more efficiently. But that won't be for a little bit, as everything is working. I just want to do it since it's a little bit messy as it is right now.
Enjoy5Updated to v3! Get your automated ICS root on!! Please post feedback so that I know how it's working and PLEASE let me know if you're on ICS or HC (build number, please!). If someone has a good write-up or post with driver install info, that would be great. I would like to put it in the 2nd post for users who need help!5
Firts I downloaded the unlock tool here.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1510760
Than you have to set up ADB.
See here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4KSrgi-rE
After that you install CWM with method one from this thread.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576937
and than flah root files from this thread
http://goo-inside.me/superuser/Super...ghi-signed.zip
And than you are finished and rooted.
