[HOWTO] Unlock TF700T in 2020

[tinman948]

Thanks to everyone on this thread I just unlocked my TF300T. Still doing it in 2021. Woohoo!!!

 

[tinman948]

Thanks to everyone on this thread I just unlocked my TF300T. Still doing it in 2021. Woohoo!!!

 

[svarog_cs]

After haveing some troubles I managed to unlock the bootloader on my TF201. I am going to post the full procedure that worked for me in case anyone needs it.

You are going to need:
-DMClient.apk for TF201 (download from the original poster link)
-Unlocker_app_v7_update.apk for TF700T (download from original poster link)
-KingoRoot.apk 4.4.3 (can download here https://kingo-root.en.uptodown.com/android/download/1804910)
-EsExplorer.apk (this version is compatible with android 4 https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-gl...s-file-explorer-4-0-4-2-android-apk-download/)
-MitMproxy (I used the one for windows).

Prerequisite:
-Update the tablet to the latest availablle version V10.4.2.18 (Android 4.1)
-Uninstall any Unlock_app previously installed. (you may consider doing a factory reset just to be sure)

1) install kingoroot, open it and root the tablet.

2) install EsExplorer, open it, click on the 3 lines on the up-left, expand the "tools" section end enable "root explorer". When asked for root permission click "allow".

3) on EsExplorer:

1. copy the DMClient.apk inside /system/app (click on replace when asked).
2. copy the Unlocker_app_v7_update.apk inside /system/app as well.
3. rename the file "DMClient.odex" in /system/app to "old_DMClient.odex".
4. change permisson of DMClient.apk AND Unlocker_app_v7_update.apk. This is done by long pressing the apk -> click on "more" -> "properties" -> Permissions "Change" -> check "read" and "write" for owner. check "read" for group and other. uncheck the rest.

4) restart the tablet. (this willl automatically install the unlocker app).

5) setup mitmproxy as explained here https://xdaforums.com/t/howto-unlock-tf700t-in-2020.4157143/post-85097463 . Mitmproxy can be setup the same way on windows (without using VB). Additionaly on the "Edit options" uncheck "block_global" option. Be sure to also check "ssl-insecure" as it is a critical option.
If done without VB remember to set the pc ip as the "hostname" (step 4 of "Setting up your tablet"). To get the pc ip run "ipconfig" on windows powershell.

6) open the unlocker app and unlock the device.

HI! I am trying to unlock bootloader on tf201, but I am stuck on the 4th step. I copied 2 files into /system/app, changed permission , and restart tab, but no new application is installed. What i am doing wrong?
Thanks

 

[x-black]

I just managed to unlock my TF701T!!!! Thanks so much to @GloGlorius for the VirtualBox Image and guidelines and to @d.l.i.w for modifying the APKs!!! I am so happy right now!

 

[zebetti]

thanks, this method worкеd for tf300t. but i used mitmproxy in windows ( ssl3 option)

 

[Nox17]

I just came to say I managed to unlock my device as well! Finally! Thank you a lot @d.l.iw and @gloglorious.

Model: TF700T
Android: 4.2.1
Build: JOP40D.US-epad-10.6.1.14.10-20130801

I used the files as provided by @d.l.i.w on the first post of this thread and then I followed the instructions as provided by @GloGlorius in this post. Only difference is that I did not use the VB image he provided I just ran mitmproxy web in my windows machine, then I connected my tablet to the same network and setup the proxy settings on the tablet manually.

Some advice I would give, after I made a couple of mistakes is:

Make sure the mitmproxy certificate is already part of the system certificates (not the user certificates) before you copy/install the DMclient and the unlock app. If you installed the certificate by going to the mitm.it site from your device then it will be installed in the user certificates folder (data/misc/keycerts). You can just go to that location and copy the certificate file to the system certificates folder (system/etc/security/cacerts). You need root to do this, and make sure you restart your device after copying the file.

Another tip make sure in mitmproxy the following settings are in place: block_global = false, showhost = true, ssl-insecure = true.

And that's it, copy the DMclient and unlocker app. Just follow the instructions others have posted in this thread.

 

[yahoo_1999]

Hey guys!

I am trying to unlock my TF300TG, running android 4.2.1 build JOP40D.WW_epad-10.6.2.11-20131213. It's rooted with kingoroot, both DMEClient and unlock app moved to /system/app. I tried MITMweb proxy installed both on linux and Windows trying out multiple configuration yet it stills fails to unlock.

Looking at mitmweb log I assume everything is working fine:

192.168.1.16:55901: server connect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.16:55901: client disconnect
192.168.1.16:55901: server disconnect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.16:41998: client connect
192.168.1.16:41998: server connect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.16:41998: client disconnect
192.168.1.16:41998: server disconnect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.16:37671: client connect
192.168.1.16:37671: server connect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.16:37671: client disconnect
192.168.1.16:37671: server disconnect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)

Connections are going through with no errors. Is this the moment where I should try reaching out to Asus to check if there's something wrong in their database or am I doing something wrong? I got this tablet from my father but I'm 99,99% positive it is not a refurbished one and has never been serviced. What should be my next steps trying to unlock it?

 

[rmcq]

Hi. I'm trying to unlock an old TF201, and got as far as downloading (and apparently installing) the certificate for Android.
However, upon downloading the certificate, all it does is request a new name, but does not shows a window for entering a pin code, contrary to the instructions is page 8.

The tablet has version V10.4.2.18 (Android 4.1), but the certificate in mitm.it mentioned Android +10, and I can't seem to find any other version of the certificate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[yahoo_1999]

However, upon downloading the certificate, all it does is request a new name, but does not shows a window for entering a pin code, contrary to the instructions is page 8.

From what I have noticed in my few tries of doing it, the code is cached so if you entered it recently you won't be asked for it again until some time passes and it installs just fine.

 

[rmcq]

From what I have noticed in my few tries of doing it, the code is cached so if you entered it recently you won't be asked for it again until some time passes and it installs just fine.

Thanks for the reply.
Apparently the certificate is installed under Security | Trusted Credentials | User.
However, trying the unlocker, the same error message of network error appear.
Now that I'm familiar with the procedure, I'll try it again from the beginning.

 

[minileaf]

Thanks a lot for everyone's help! just unlocked my tf300t ! tf300t :JOP40D.CN_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902

 

[rmcq]

I've retried twice the process, but i'm still unable to unlock my TF201.
I'vw followed all the steps, with the only difference is that I used VB for Windows.
The certificate shows in the Security | Trusted Credentials | User.
But I always get a Client TLS handshake fail.
Not sure what else I can try :-(

 

[rmcq]

Finally got my TF201 unlocked, due to @Stealth75 suggestion from page 11, to use 'Unbounded' in both the TLS_version_clien_min and and tls_version_server_min while using mitmproxy for windows.
Thank you to all who provided inputs and suggestions in this topic.

 

[Stealth75]

Finally got my TF201 unlocked, due to @Stealth75 suggestion from page 11, to use 'Unbounded' in both the TLS_version_clien_min and and tls_version_server_min while using mitmproxy for windows.
Thank you to all who provided inputs and suggestions in this topic.

Glad to hear! If it wasn't for the super helpful members of this forum my tablet would be back up in the top shelf gathering dust.

 

[satfrx]

Tried to get it going on my tf201 am able to install all apps, remove the odex file, set permissions, run the VM with mitm or mitm in windows, set various options but sill do not get anywhere. I can reach https://asus.com after setting up mitm so I think mitm is working fine. Running the unlock app v7 (update) I still get unknown error.

Mitmweb proxy shows the tf201 reaches out to mdm.asus.com but I keep betting the same error.

Should this still be working?

 

[rmcq]

Tried to get it going on my tf201 am able to install all apps, remove the odex file, set permissions, run the VM with mitm or mitm in windows, set various options but sill do not get anywhere. I can reach https://asus.com after setting up mitm so I think mitm is working fine. Running the unlock app v7 (update) I still get unknown error.

Mitmweb proxy shows the tf201 reaches out to mdm.asus.com but I keep betting the same error.

Should this still be working?

Had the same problem with the unlocker just last week, but setting 'Unbounded' in both the TLS_version_clien_min and and tls_version_server_min while using mitmproxy for windows solved the problem.

 

[satfrx]

Had the same problem with the unlocker just last week, but setting 'Unbounded' in both the TLS_version_clien_min and and tls_version_server_min while using mitmproxy for windows solved the problem.

I'll try the windows version again, I did not even have the chance to open asus.com with the windows version. how did yoy start it? there are a 3 options from the start menu, or did you even add any switches in the commandline.

 

[satfrx]

I'll try the windows version again, I did not even have the chance to open asus.com with the windows version. how did yoy start it? there are a 3 options from the start menu, or did you even add any switches in the commandline.

I have the feeling both VM /linux and windows versions of mitmproxy are runnig fine....
Lools like memeber yahoo-1999 has a similar problem.
I get these lines in eventlog
192.168.1.93:51906: client connect
192.168.1.93:51906: server connect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
192.168.1.93:51906: client disconnect
192.168.1.93:51906: server disconnect mdm.asus.com:443 (123.51.152.19:443)
Also asus.com brings me to https://asus.com pages where they failed to load before. I have the feeling this one just won't work.

 

[KI-Shodan]

Yesterday I was able to unlock my ME302KL (ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10) after hours of trying and only thanks to this thread.

So I want to say huge thanks to @d.l.i.w , @GloGlorius & @Nox17 .

I used the

• Unlock app for TF701T & DMClient for ME301T
• Kingo Root 4.5.4
• ES File Explorer 4.2.6.2.1
• VirtualBox mitmproxy Ubuntu image

Problems I ran into (some are really laughable):

• most current Kingo Root version couldn't be installed with the stock firmware (had to use an older one)
• installed a different app named ES Explorer from the Play Store (instead of the correct app)
• wasn't able to copy anything to the /system/app folder despite having granted root access to ES Explorer (had to enable root explorer in the ES Explorer settings)
• after installing the mitmproxy certificate (as user and system certificate - it was shown in the android settings for both categories) I got the log message "Client TLS handshake failed. The client may not trust the proxy's certificate..." using the Windows version of mitmproxy - no matter what I selected at TLS_version_clien_min and tls_version_server_min (I switched to the VirtualBox mitmproxy Ubuntu image and still don't know why it didn't work with the Windows version)
• VirtualBox mitmproxy Ubuntu image didn't want to start because of a not working host network adapter and I couldn't save the changed adapter setting because the OK button was grayed out (the reason was an additional message about virtualisation activated for the VM but not available, deactivating virtualisation in the VM settings wasn't possible (OK button still grayed out), I had to activate Virtualisation in the BIOS and I didn't expect the option at the "Security" section of the BIOS)

 

[Nektopoli]

Man this thread make me feel old, having unlocked a TF201 and TF700 the old way. - Have fun guys these TABs still solider on