[TOOL][APK ROOT]SparkyRoot Apk root method
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It was a C3 unit from GameStop running x.x.x.15 out of the box. Figured I'd hold off on updates until I checked out the current firmware/rooting situation. Updated to the latest .21 now and tried out OTA Root Keeper, which also worked perfectly.
/sigh
Yeah, I got mine like 3 days ago (also a C3 from GameStop), but in my excitement, let it update w/o rooting first... and AFAIK, it's yet to be rootable whilst on .21 ; ;
Ya, from what I've read there is no known exploit for .21 at the moment. There's always the Asus unlock, but I didn't want to throw away my warranty yet either.
I'm in the exact same boat T_T hopefully soon someone will find another exploit =\
I wouldn't say everyone, and one can still find exploits if one is unlocked since one still has access to the code and OS updates.
I am not unlocked, since I am still waiting to RMA mine for a screen defect and though that should not be affected by unlocking (since it is a hardware defect) I don't plan on taking that chance, and I am currently looking for a new exploit (I released the first root method for the TP201 on ICS). But, I am not finding too much time to work on it around spending time with my family.
We appreciate the effort mate. There are quite a few people keen to see this, but family comes first.
Is there anything we could be doing to help? I'm an Android developer, but I have no idea how you guys go about the task of looking for exploits to gain root!
Not sure what he mentioned is true or not but If someone can ask him if he found something. Please refer to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1614685
Unlock bootloader using official unlock tool from Asus. Then use adp to push clockmode recovery. After that you can install rooted ROM. This is only way to do it right now for .21
if you need help i can ask somw of the guys at android forums if they could help. but i dont htink they have a transformer. they did root the samsung galaxy prevail tho.
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58This APK root method is currently based on the busybox exploit that rhcp0112345 found, so thanks to him. I currently do not have a donation link in the app for him, but I will add one if he sends me the link and anybody can jump over to his original post if they would like.
This is an interim step of this app as I have been trying to finish a more complicated root method, since this one is most likely to get patched shortly. Also, in future updates I will be adding an unroot method as well as possible rootkeeper type functionality and depending on feedback I may add a quick install for the unlock tool.
The steps are similar to the PC version except it only requires a button press to perform the step.
1. Install this app (SparkyRoot)
2. Click step 1, Exploit (will move the files around and replace the busybox file)
3. Click step 2, Open up the ASUS App Backup tool and backup an app (you can use this one, its small)
4. Return to this app and Click step 3 Install SuperUser (will install the SuperUser app)
5. Click step 4, Cleanup (will cleanup all of the temporary files and revert the busybox file)
6. Profit???
UPDATE: 3/3/2012 - v1.1 - enhancements
Added a button for opening the backup app.
Updated SuperUser app to the latest version (you would have gotten a market update anyway)
Added indicators for if the su binary is there and if it has the proper read/execute permissions
Added indicator for if the SuperUser app is installed
UPDATE: 3/5/2012 - v1.2 - minor update
Added donation link for rhcp0112345
He also requested that I put his link in this thread so here are those
(TF101) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1515470
(TF201) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1518429
UPDATE: 3/18/2012 - v1.3 – enhancement/fix
Fixed issue where if you have never opened the app backup tool before the rooting would fail due to not accepting the terms of service
Added an unroot option (the current method requires superuser installed so that it can grant this app permission to unroot)6From comments below, it appears that there may be an issue with checking you root access in correlation to Root Checker and BusyBox. I have never installed either of these apps on my device and have never seen the issue. To help clear some of this up I have added a check into my app that will tell you if the files are all set up properly, with proper permissions.
Also, make sure the SuperUser app is running in the background so that it can give root access to apps that you specify (if it is not running, your device will appear to not be rooted).
If you are having any issues, and you are using these apps, I would recommend that you uninstall them prior to rooting and then reinstall them after you have finished running the app to root the device and then reboot the device.
FYI
This root app has been confirmed working on certain versions of the ASUS Transformer (TF101), Transformer Prime (TF201), Transformer (TF300) Devices.
This includes
v9.4.2.15 for the TF201
v9.2.1.11 for the TF101
v9.4.3.17 for the TF300
This method (as it is currently implemented) no longer works with:
v9.4.2.21 for the TF201
v9.2.1.17 for the TF101
v9.4.3.26 for the TF300
To root on one of these non-supported ROM versions, please use this new root tool I have created.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=17065883
I already shut down my laptop, try downloading again and if you still have issues let me know and I will reupload it once I make it home.3
I wouldn't say everyone, and one can still find exploits if one is unlocked since one still has access to the code and OS updates.
I am not unlocked, since I am still waiting to RMA mine for a screen defect and though that should not be affected by unlocking (since it is a hardware defect) I don't plan on taking that chance, and I am currently looking for a new exploit (I released the first root method for the TP201 on ICS). But, I am not finding too much time to work on it around spending time with my family.3
Unfortunately, the forum has become a bit confusing for newcomers. To summarise for you:
1. If your device comes to you still with ICS then the method described in the OP of this thread should get you rooted.
2. You will lose root again if you update to Jelly Bean. Protecting root with Voodoo Rootkeeper left many of us with only partial root after upgrade but we had success getting full root back using the method HERE.
3. If your tablet has already been upgraded to Jelly Bean then the only way to root at this time is to unlock the bootloader using the official Asus tool, flash a new Recovery and then install an already rooted custom ROM. The unlock process is irreversible.
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