[Q&A] TF701 Root

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[mattlad]

tf701t root and custom recovery

hi im after a little help. i have just recieved a tf701t which has been updated to kitkat 4.4.2 firmware 11.4.1.27. all the guides i have seen have been for a lower firmware version so am struggling to find the correct way any help would be greatfully accepted
thanks
Matt

 

[berndblb]

hi im after a little help. i have just recieved a tf701t which has been updated to kitkat 4.4.2 firmware 11.4.1.27. all the guides i have seen have been for a lower firmware version so am struggling to find the correct way any help would be greatfully accepted
thanks
Matt

Help with root?
Nothing changed. You still have to unlock the bootloader, flash CWM from here: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3568, then flash SuperSU in recovery if you want to stay on stock or flash CROMi-X 7.0.3, CM11 or the AOKP rom from the development section.
pershoot is working on a CM12 Lollipop port which should be out within a few weeks - maybe
Do you need more detail?

 

[Tormented jazz man]

Help with root?
Nothing changed. You still have to unlock the bootloader, flash CWM from here: then flash SuperSU in recovery if you want to stay on stock or flash CROMi-X 7.0.3, CM11 or the AOKP rom from the development section.
pershoot is working on a CM12 Lollipop port which should be out within a few weeks - maybe
Do you need more detail?

I have the same issue. The problem is unlocking the bootloader, as the Asus unlocker software doesn't work on 4.4.2. I guess downgrading is the only option, but so far no luck with finding instructions on how to do that... anyone?

 

[Sleeepy2]

I have the same issue. The problem is unlocking the bootloader, as the Asus unlocker software doesn't work on 4.4.2. I guess downgrading is the only option, but so far no luck with finding instructions on how to do that... anyone?

The Asus unlocker does work on the latest version 4.4.4 or what ever it is (i don't remember) the website just wasn't updated.
You just need to keep trying until it recognizes.

 

[Tormented jazz man]

The Asus unlocker does work on the latest version 4.4.4 or what ever it is (i don't remember) the website just wasn't updated.
You just need to keep trying until it recognizes.

Hmmm, that's good to know. Just to be sure, there's someone who's reportedly managed to do this? I've tried 20+ times without success.

edit. Let me rephrase, +100 times is more correct.
edit2. I tried for the 112th time, and this time IT WORKED! Thanks for the info. I don't know if it had any effect or if this was purely a hazard, but this time I had the dock on...

 

[Sleeepy2]

The dock would have been purely luck as it doesn't always come with one stock (depends on which country you buy it) and you don't require the dock for the unlock.
Just glad that it eventually worked for you.

 

[tunashadow]

bit worried

i had same problem with unlocking bootloader, but asus helped. they said, that because of all my repairs, something changed in their database and their unlocking app cant read this devcice properly. so they decided to unlock my tablet remote, from their development center, and i'll be free to root in a few days.
But i'm worried because of my 4.4 (11.4.1.30.)
is there anyone who rooted it with 11.4.1.30?

 

[berndblb]

Wow! Remote unlocking? That's a first! Can't wait to see if they actually do it (and I wonder how!).
Once unlocked you can flash CWM and then SuperSU in CWM if root is all you want.

 

[madhits45]

Will this work on 4.4.2 on the TF701? Can someone on 4.4.2 (11.4.1.30) try this?

http://applicationsunlimited.blogspot.com/2014/12/approot-android-444-rooting-universal.html

THanks

 

[willo1188]

help on tf701t root

Hi everyone,

'm currently trying to root my asus tf701t transformer and managed to unlock the decide and run bootloader. I'm stuck on installing recovery.img. I have moved the recovery.img file to my microSD card and the internal drive, launched adb fastboot and set it to bootloader. everytime i attempt to flash it, it says "error: cannot load recovery.img". have I put the recovery file in the correct place or have I done something wrong? i'm tearing my hair out trying to get past this stage!

 

[Sleeepy2]

Hi everyone,

'm currently trying to root my asus tf701t transformer and managed to unlock the decide and run bootloader. I'm stuck on installing recovery.img. I have moved the recovery.img file to my microSD card and the internal drive, launched adb fastboot and set it to bootloader. everytime i attempt to flash it, it says "error: cannot load recovery.img". have I put the recovery file in the correct place or have I done something wrong? i'm tearing my hair out trying to get past this stage!

The recovery . img goes on your PC, not your tablet. Your PC needs to find it to flash it to the tablet

 

[berndblb]

To be specific, the img needs to be in the same folder as your fastboot.exe.
On your PC.
If that doesn't work you may not have the fastboot drivers installed.
What does <fastboot devices> return?
Post screenshots of your cmd window

 

[Sayak96]

You can also use flash tool on your PC to make things easier

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[willo1188]

solved it. i knew i was doing something stupid. thank you very much!

 

[ToGiN]

Cannot boot twrp recovery

Ok,
First post and first attempt at rooting. Hope I don't screw it up... Too much.

I am trying to root my tf701 with zombi-pop, but can't get twrp to run.
Tried it with the recovery in the internal storage or in the same folder as fastboot.exe on my pc.
The tablet is unlocked and on latest firmware 11.4.1.30 ww sku.
When i get to the "fastboot boot 701_twrp_2870.img" stage on my pc I lose contact with the tablet. the cmd just hangs on "waiting for device".
I try typing "fastboot devices" and nothing shows up.
I have attempted numerous times, always with the same result.

Any help would be appreciated

Update - Fastboot driver wasn't recognised
I found a universal driver that fixed it.
I can't post the link as I'm a noob and thus not allowed, but I found it pretty easily once I started looking for universal adb drivers.

 

[ToGiN]

Hey, all. I've found a problem with my tf701 running CM 12.1. I have been using Webroot Backup & Sync to sync files on my external sd card (Samsung 64gb class 10 Micro SD). Since rooting the device I am unable to get webroot to locate my external storage.
Any suggestions would be great.

 

[willo1188]

Hi Guys!

I've been installing a new ROM for my TF701T using the cromi-x ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf701/development/rom-t2839030/page78)

everything is looking peachy keen except I have lost root access. Do I need to rerun the root installation instructions steps or is it something else?

 

[berndblb]

Hi Guys!

I've been installing a new ROM for my TF701T using the cromi-x ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf701/development/rom-t2839030/page78)

everything is looking peachy keen except I have lost root access. Do I need to rerun the root installation instructions steps or is it something else?

How did you loose root??? It's build into the rom! How do you know that you lost root?
Open the SuperSU app and update the binary. What does it say?