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tjy8tim

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Is there any solution to unlock a stock JB TF300 yet? The ASUS provided app is not working =(
 
Well then, sucks for me. Is there a way to root a locked JB yet then? From what I've read so far...doesn't look like it?
For the moment the only process for root a locked JB device is to unlocked it. Not other way... Sorry.
Can you explain why you cannot unlocked your TF with this Asus unlock tool? You are not the first or the last.
 

tjy8tim

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It just gives me the unknown error about the network that other people is a list have. Called ASUS they weren't very helpful... Sigh

Just want to make sure... Since it looks like I'll probably not able to get it unlocked. So even if there's a method to have root without unlock, i still can't flash a custom rom right?

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
 
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hcoling

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Unlock internet TV

Have you tried UnoTelly DNS Services? I have used it after root my tablet and it's a new world unlocking US tv services.
Try it.
 

tjy8tim

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As stated earlier, I can't unlock my TF300 using ASUS's app. Does that mean I'll never be able to install custom ROM even after they figure out how to have root access without unlocking on JB?
 
As stated earlier, I can't unlock my TF300 using ASUS's app. Does that mean I'll never be able to install custom ROM even after they figure out how to have root access without unlocking on JB?

I'm really sorry, but for the moment it's the only way for install a custom rom on your TF if you are on JB.
We must wait a new version for the ASUS unlock tool.
 

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Clarification Needed

Philos stated that a solution to root a locked TF300 was not currently available, without using the ASUS provided bootloader unlocker. However, it appears this helpful guide received the following update:

Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB

I write this help starting from part 3 of this guide and which I modified.

==]Part 3 - Install recovery and rooting[ ==
Let's start with installing the recovery

1) Download these 2 files:
- Jellybean recovery with fastboot files: Fastboot files + JB recovery
- Root files (Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed) => Root files
- You can also download the new CWM Touch recovery if you don't like TWRP: CWM Touch recovery thread or TWRP recovery and download this file : openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf300t-JB.blob

2) Extract the recovery with fastboot files zip and open a command prompt in the same folder of the adb and fastboot files (Shift + Right mouse)
3) Reboot into the bootloader of your tablet, type: adb reboot bootloader
4) When your tablet has reached the bootloader navigate with volume down to the usb icon and press volume up to confirm.
5) To flash the recovery type:
- TWRP: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
- CWM: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery CWM-Touch.blob

6) A blue bar will appear and the recovery will be installed, when the blue bar is filled press volume up + power button to reboot into the tablet.

Now we will root the tablet

7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted


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If you want to push the TWRP recovery by Terminal emulator which is really fast and sure, its:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
exit

I have modified some lines in this guide which works well

Thanks to @krabappel2548 for his guide ;)


Does the method above assume that you have already rooted your TF300, then updated to Jellybean? Or is this a solution for owners of a TF300 that has a locked bootloader on Jellybean? I'd ask this question where the guide was posted, but it appears that moderators are insisting that any and all TF300 Jellybean inquiries be posted here. Also, would this topic be a good place to hang out and keep an ear open for any news of successful locked bootloader workarounds?

From now on, I'll know better than to update anything that I intend to root right out of the box, without first doing some research. Live and learn.
 
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Philos stated that a solution to root a locked TF300 was not currently available, without using the ASUS provided bootloader unlocker. However, it appears this helpful guide received the following update yesterday:
It was correct until yesterday.
The post has been updated and I will get to see my post for update it too if it's necessary. ;)
Does the method above assume that you have already rooted your TF300, then updated to Jellybean? Or is this a solution for owners of a TF300 that has a locked bootloader on Jellybean?
I'd ask this question where the guide was posted, but it appears that moderators are insisting that any and all TF300 Jellybean inquiries be posted here.
Concerning my post, normally you should be unlocked, but not rooted and on JB (update by OTA or manually)
and the answer from Mod is correct, I have open this thread especially for that. The index is for the support only. ;)
 
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Zow

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It was correct until yesterday.
The post has been updated and I will get to see my post for update it too if it's necessary. ;)

Concerning my post, normally you should be unlocked, but not rooted and on JB (update by OTA or manually)
and the answer from Mod is correct, I have open this thread especially for that. The index is for the support only. ;)

Darn, looks like you got to me before my post edited. Just to restate a question from the now edited post, would this be a good topic to hang out and be informed of any potential/upcoming locked bootloader workarounds for the TF300?
 
Darn, looks like you got to me before my post edited. Just to restate a question from the now edited post, would this be a good topic to hang out and be informed of any potential/upcoming locked bootloader workarounds for the TF300?

Thanks
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From Asus, no news.
From Devs, no news too
 
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kdizzleh85

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I have spent the last few hours trying to unlock root with no luck. I am using this site http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1949758 the fastboot+recovery rar file is not a file that i can unzip and comand as stated or i am a retard. Anyhelp on gettingunlocked and rooted. Im already on JB. Thanks again. I have unlocked and rooted in the past but cannot s seem to find a site with all the right files

Well i wasnt aware this is a process for already unlocked devices. Is there a way to unlock if I am also on jelly ban?
 
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Yeah... If what I'm reading is correct (and I have spent many nights doing late night reading here), the current situation is that unless you have an unlocked boot loader, which voids your warranty, on jb, you're kind of hosed for now for root. I just bought two of these and upgraded them both. You'd think being a veteran around here and android, I'd know better. I guess I got lazy with an unlocked phone and a Nook being my two previous devices.

Oh well.. I figure the devs will figure it out. They always do around here. This section does need one big sticky however that covers the current state of everything and spells it out. You kind of get lost in the sea of information.

In the meantime I'll continue to dream about clean rom and eventually get stupid one night and void my warranty. It's hard to stay patient. The tf300 is fast stock, but when io operations hit, it's like watching grass grow. Lots of skipping and fragmented lag love to be had by all.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
 

Zadeis

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Since this is the JB discussion thread I figured I would ask this here.
Recently Google Now has updated and has the ability to scan things now including bar codes and QR codes. You must give the command "Scan this" and it will pull up the camera port and allow you to scan something.

Now I am running Cyanogenmod 10 and just want to make sure of something. When you say "Scan this" does Google Now Quickly Force close without warning? I just want to make sure whether or not its a Cyanogenmod problem and not a general problem with Google Now and the tablet.
 

txdroid_user

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Rooting on 4.1.1

Originally Posted by philos64 View Post
Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB

I write this help starting from part 3 of this guide and which I modified.

==]Part 3 - Install recovery and rooting[ ==
Let's start with installing the recovery

1) Download these 2 files:
- Jellybean recovery with fastboot files: Fastboot files + JB recovery
- Root files (Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed) => Root files
- You can also download the new CWM Touch recovery if you don't like TWRP: CWM Touch recovery thread or TWRP recovery and download this file : openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-tf300t-JB.blob

2) Extract the recovery with fastboot files zip and open a command prompt in the same folder of the adb and fastboot files (Shift + Right mouse)
3) Reboot into the bootloader of your tablet, type: adb reboot bootloader
4) When your tablet has reached the bootloader navigate with volume down to the usb icon and press volume up to confirm.
5) To flash the recovery type:
- TWRP: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob
- CWM: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery CWM-Touch.blob

6) A blue bar will appear and the recovery will be installed, when the blue bar is filled press volume up + power button to reboot into the tablet.

Now we will root the tablet

7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted

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If you want to push the TWRP recovery by Terminal emulator which is really fast and sure, its:
Code:

su
dd if=/sdcard/twrp.blob of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4
exit

I have modified some lines in this guide which works well

Thanks to @krabappel2548 for his guide


The above does not work for me. I get a FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))



While it appears that in order to root on 4.1.1 you need to have an unlocked bootloader you have to search posts spread out all over threads. It might be a good idea to post this in the OP and on any rooting guides.

If I'm wrong about needing an unlocked bootloader let me know but I haven't found a method yet.
 
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I have spent the last few hours trying to unlock root with no luck. I am using this site http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1949758 the fastboot+recovery rar file is not a file that i can unzip and comand as stated or i am a retard. Anyhelp on gettingunlocked and rooted. Im already on JB. Thanks again. I have unlocked and rooted in the past but cannot s seem to find a site with all the right files
Well i wasnt aware this is a process for already unlocked devices. Is there a way to unlock if I am also on jelly ban?
You can't unzip because this file need to be flash by your recovery, and so you need to be unlocked before.
And except this guide, it's the only way for the moment.

Yeah... If what I'm reading is correct (and I have spent many nights doing late night reading here), the current situation is that unless you have an unlocked boot loader, which voids your warranty, on jb, you're kind of hosed for now for root. I just bought two of these and upgraded them both. You'd think being a veteran around here and android, I'd know better. I guess I got lazy with an unlocked phone and a Nook being my two previous devices.
Oh well.. I figure the devs will figure it out. They always do around here. This section does need one big sticky however that covers the current state of everything and spells it out. You kind of get lost in the sea of information.
In the meantime I'll continue to dream about clean rom and eventually get stupid one night and void my warranty. It's hard to stay patient. The tf300 is fast stock, but when io operations hit, it's like watching grass grow. Lots of skipping and fragmented lag love to be had by all.
Thus my indexes don't give you sufficient informations.

The above does not work for me. I get a FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))
While it appears that in order to root on 4.1.1 you need to have an unlocked bootloader you have to search posts spread out all over threads. It might be a good idea to post this in the OP and on any rooting guides.
If I'm wrong about needing an unlocked bootloader let me know but I haven't found a method yet.
No you need to be unlocked actually. But which version of firmware have you.
If you are in .18, go to see this thread which be a good information maybe : Fastboot availab without unlocking bootloader, 4 icons in boot menu on locked device?

And about the OP, it is just a thread that has been created for you in order to have a common and central thread to discuss and learn about JB and their problems.
You have two indexes about the TF300. Here with all Original Asus Development only, and an another in the Dev section, which give you all the Dev informations
 

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    Ok thanks for the teaching...you need patience with people like me, I'm still learning
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    Since my thread got closed, even though it was about the "general procedure" and not specifically discussing Jelly Bean in any way, just asking if I might as well use the WW version of a JB-based ASUS official FW instead of the recommended US one, siberian tiger requested me to post this here.

    Hey there! I'm getting a TF300 pretty soon and just wanted to make sure I got the necessary steps for some fun with it right..

    1st: Rooting
    2nd: Bootloader Unlocking
    3rd: Upgrading to JB without losing root

    This correct so far? Is the US Update mentioned in the 3rd step really necessary or can I use an equivalent WW version of the Update?

    Please don't hit me with the stick, I'm just trying to get the most out of the TF300 without turning it into a doorstop.
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    Ok thanks for the teaching...you need patience with people like me, I'm still learning
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