[Q] Root for Asus Fonepad

[Sexxmax]

Hey Guys

I have bought the asus Fonepad which so far is a great device.
But i can´t find any information onn the internet on how to root it.

Could you use a general root for the padfone or do i have to wait for
a special root.


Thank you

 

[Giovix92]

If you can,sideload the zip via adb

 

[pratul_09]

If you can,sideload the zip via adb

Can you please guide me how to sideload via adb when it is already bricked

 

[Giovix92]

Can you please guide me how to sideload via adb when it is already bricked

I don't know any method to unbrick. But, if you can enter to recovery, choose Adb via sideload, connect your tablet to your computer and type:adb sideload xxxx.zip

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I don't know any method to unbrick. But, if you can enter to recovery, choose Adb via sideload, connect your tablet to your computer and type:adb sideload xxxx.zip

Edit: Can you access to the bootloader?Or is completely dead?

 

[pratul_09]

I don't know any method to unbrick. But, if you can enter to recovery, choose Adb via sideload, connect your tablet to your computer and type:adb sideload xxxx.zip

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Edit: Can you access to the bootloader?Or is completely dead?

Nope not possible. Any way by which I can extract the raw file contents as bin files so that the same can be flashed using Medfield flasher

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[Giovix92]

Nope not possible. Any way by which I can extract the raw file contents as bin files so that the same can be flashed using Medfield flasher

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Hmmm... i don't know any method and i don't know Medfield Flasher. I haven't any idea...

 

[canoge]

soft-bricked K016 fonepad 8 no os installed and no flashing via fastboot possible

Hi, I have a problem with the K016 fonepad 8. Its from China and was running with a CN, until I tried to change it to WW and deleted the OS and now I am not able to flash/boot a new or even the same os that was running before.
Currently I am able to start droidboot (Vol+ & power), but using SD Download or "Factory Reset" does not work to boot or flash, it restarts the device and then stays at the Asus logo. There is not button for 'recovery' visible in the list.

When using "fastboot flash boot boot.img" in CMD I recevice following:

sending 'boot' (8741 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.607s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Please flash boot_sign.img
FAILED (remote: check_sign_key fail: no allow update kernel)
finished. total time: 0.943s

Why is this happening?

I also tried "Tethered Temporary CWM / TWRP Recovery Session" and in that menu I tried install zip file (UL-K016-WW-4.2.2.0-user) but receive following output:
Checking BOM token
BOM flashing failed
return code 0E:Error in /external_sd/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip (=UL-K016-WW-4.2.2.0-user; just renamed it because I read that in some thread)

I also installed the 2.46 version of SuperSU, but I am not sure what I need this for. I can install it with the same method in Temporary CWM/TWRP Recovery Session. There I do not receive the BOM flash fail. I also don't know if this SuperSU is installed correctly, as I do not see any change after rebooting.
I would appreciate any help, thanks very much in advance!

 

[Giovix92]

Hi, I have a problem with the K016 fonepad 8. Its from China and was running with a CN, until I tried to change it to WW and deleted the OS and now I am not able to flash/boot a new or even the same os that was running before.
Currently I am able to start droidboot (Vol+ & power), but using SD Download or "Factory Reset" does not work to boot or flash, it restarts the device and then stays at the Asus logo. There is not button for 'recovery' visible in the list.

When using "fastboot flash boot boot.img" in CMD I recevice following:

sending 'boot' (8741 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.607s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Please flash boot_sign.img
FAILED (remote: check_sign_key fail: no allow update kernel)
finished. total time: 0.943s

Why is this happening?

I also tried "Tethered Temporary CWM / TWRP Recovery Session" and in that menu I tried install zip file (UL-K016-WW-4.2.2.0-user) but receive following output:
Checking BOM token
BOM flashing failed
return code 0E:Error in /external_sd/MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip (=UL-K016-WW-4.2.2.0-user; just renamed it because I read that in some thread)

I also installed the 2.46 version of SuperSU, but I am not sure what I need this for. I can install it with the same method in Temporary CWM/TWRP Recovery Session. There I do not receive the BOM flash fail. I also don't know if this SuperSU is installed correctly, as I do not see any change after rebooting.
I would appreciate any help, thanks very much in advance!

The bootloader isn't unblockable. You can't flash anything... The tethered cwm in this case is useless, because you can't flash anything due to locked bootloader. I have the fonepad 8 too, and i have tried any method to unlock the bl. No success. How do you have deleted the os?

Edit: When you had typed 'Fastboot flash boot boot.img' the bootloader has the solution. You need to sign boot.img, system.img and data.img (if exist). If you flash the boot.img file not signed, the check of the sign returns fail. I think if you sign the files, you can flash anything, because signing files=bootloader allow to flash.

 

[canoge]

The bootloader isn't unblockable. You can't flash anything... The tethered cwm in this case is useless, because you can't flash anything due to locked bootloader. I have the fonepad 8 too, and i have tried any method to unlock the bl. No success. How do you have deleted the os?

Edit: When you had typed 'Fastboot flash boot boot.img' the bootloader has the solution. You need to sign boot.img, system.img and data.img (if exist). If you flash the boot.img file not signed, the check of the sign returns fail. I think if you sign the files, you can flash anything, because signing files=bootloader allow to flash.

Thanks a lot for the fast reply! That doesn't sound very good
About the deleting of the os: I think I deleted the os by one of the following fastboot commands:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase system
If you ask why I did this: it was in some of the xda threads concerning the rooting/flashing of the fonepad.
About the signing: do you know where I can find some advice or even a 'how to' on signing the img files? Thanks again!

 

[Giovix92]

Thanks a lot for the fast reply! That doesn't sound very good
About the deleting of the os: I think I deleted the os by one of the following fastboot commands:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase system
If you ask why I did this: it was in some of the xda threads concerning the rooting/flashing of the fonepad.
About the signing: do you know where I can find some advice or even a 'how to' on signing the img files? Thanks again!

Try to google: How to sign asus fonepad 8 system files. There are a lot of steps for how to sign, but the major are for LG or others. Try to google. If we can unlock the bootloader, maybe i will make a custom recovery for our fonepad.

Edit: Nevermind. We have the guide for your problem: forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/asus-aft-flash-tool-free-solution-t3165954 Follow all the steps and you will have your fonepad working (If you need the raw file you can get it at #5/#6 or other post.

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Thanks a lot for the fast reply! That doesn't sound very good
About the deleting of the os: I think I deleted the os by one of the following fastboot commands:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase system
If you ask why I did this: it was in some of the xda threads concerning the rooting/flashing of the fonepad.
About the signing: do you know where I can find some advice or even a 'how to' on signing the img files? Thanks again!

Follow the guide, and tell me if it's working.

 

[WeWa2013]

Hello all,
I just want to confirm that my fonepad 8 K016 with lollipop latest update has been successfully rooted using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59084151&postcount=1685

but it is a few tricks based on my experience,

1. Connect device to computer and enter manually droidboot or using adb
2. Then open launcher.bat
3. Select command T2
4. You will get an error on this tools while process, then it will be stopped(finish) but not on the fonepad, it's still processing until CWM opened up, just wait!
5. Format Dalvik, cache partition & factory reset
6. Install superSU.zip from external sdcard
7. Finish and reboot

On my device first boot it's stuck on the loading screen, then I force power off and switching on again. Then everything works fine!
thanks
*note : I'm not guaranty it will works on your fonepad 8
sorry for bad english
this is some screenshot
http://i.imgsafe.org/70701dc.jpg
http://i.imgsafe.org/7aae146.jpg
http://i.imgsafe.org/7d42f92.jpg
http://i.imgsafe.org/78157e1.jpg

Hello,
you write in Step 1 "1.Connect device to computer and enter manually droidboot or using adb". How can i do that?
And in Step 4 how many Seconds or Minutes you wait?

 

[WeWa2013]

ok. i think whit my Fonepad 8, Android 5.0 don't works. I connect the Fonepad in my PC and start launcher.exe. The Fonepad make reboot and then nothing more... ?

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[Giovix92]

Hello,
you write in Step 1 "1.Connect device to computer and enter manually droidboot or using adb". How can i do that?
And in Step 4 how many Seconds or Minutes you wait?

Shut down your fonepad and press power button and vol+ simultaneously. Then you are in droidboot. I have a Fonepad 8 (FE380CG, aka K016 too ) )

ok. i think whit my Fonepad 8, Android 5.0 don't works. I connect the Fonepad in my PC and start launcher.exe. The Fonepad make reboot and then nothing more... ?

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Check if you have enough space on /system. If you have an USB OTG cable:
1: Reboot your fonepad in droidboot
2: Connect your fonepad to your pc
3: Place in your sd card (by an external card reader) the supersu zip
4: Open launcher.bat
5: Select the 2nd recovery (or the 4th)
6: Select T2 and wait 1 min
7: Disconnect your tab from the pc. Connect to your tab the USB OTG cable and the mouse to the usb otg cable.
8: With the mouse, now you are in TWRP. Now, go to install, select external memory (xxxxMB) and select your supersu.zip.
9: Swipe to confirm.
10: Clear cache and dalvik
11: Reboot and enjoy!
If you have any problem, contact me

 

[WeWa2013]

Shut down your fonepad and press power button and vol+ simultaneously. Then you are in droidboot. I have a Fonepad 8 (FE380CG, aka K016 too ) )


Check if you have enough space on /system. If you have an USB OTG cable:
1: Reboot your fonepad in droidboot
2: Connect your fonepad to your pc
3: Place in your sd card (by an external card reader) the supersu zip
4: Open launcher.bat
5: Select the 2nd recovery (or the 4th)
6: Select T2 and wait 1 min
7: Disconnect your tab from the pc. Connect to your tab the USB OTG cable and the mouse to the usb otg cable.
8: With the mouse, now you are in TWRP. Now, go to install, select external memory (xxxxMB) and select your supersu.zip.
9: Swipe to confirm.
10: Clear cache and dalvik
11: Reboot and enjoy!
If you have any problem, contact me

Hello and thank you for Help. But when i reboot the Tablet to Droidboot first, connect to my PC and i type ACCEPT in Launcher.exe comes a red Screen whit Device-Status and Device-Information is "unknown".
When i connected the Tablet first whit my PC and start then the launcher.exe they find my Tablet (Device-Status=ADB-Online and Device-Information=F1NKCXC03786). I type T2 and the Tablet make a reboot and Droidboot is starting. But then comes nothing and Fastboot "waiting for device".
Thats the Problem....:crying:

 

[Giovix92]

Hello and thank you for Help. But when i reboot the Tablet to Droidboot first, connect to my PC and i type ACCEPT in Launcher.exe comes a red Screen whit Device-Status and Device-Information is "unknown".
When i connected the Tablet first whit my PC and start then the launcher.exe they find my Tablet (Device-Status=ADB-Online and Device-Information=F1NKCXC03786). I type T2 and the Tablet make a reboot and Droidboot is starting. But then comes nothing and Fastboot "waiting for device".
Thats the Problem....:crying:

Have you installed the required fastboot drivers?? If yes, press Win+R and type devmgmt.msc . If there's a device called "Intel Android Bootloader Interface" with a yellow mark, right click on them and select proprerty. Then go to drivers and select Update drivers. Then select "Choose manually" and select "Pick from a menú" or similar. Then a driver named "Intel Android Bootloader Interface" will appear. Select them and press next. Then wait for the installation, close the window when completed and retry. The screen would become blue.

 

[WeWa2013]

Have you installed the required fastboot drivers?? If yes, press Win+R and type devmgmt.msc . If there's a device called "Intel Android Bootloader Interface" with a yellow mark, right click on them and select proprerty. Then go to drivers and select Update drivers. Then select "Choose manually" and select "Pick from a menú" or similar. Then a driver named "Intel Android Bootloader Interface" will appear. Select them and press next. Then wait for the installation, close the window when completed and retry. The screen would become blue.

Oje, sorry. I think i haven`t the Fastboot Drivers because i can`t find them. Where i can download this Drivers? Do you have a Link?

 

[Giovix92]

Oje, sorry. I think i haven`t the Fastboot Drivers because i can`t find them. Where i can download this Drivers? Do you have a Link?

Download them at this link: Intel Android Fastboot Drivers . Then install them, reboot your pc and retry.

 

[WeWa2013]

Download them at this link: Intel Android Fastboot Drivers . Then install them, reboot your pc and retry.

Thank you very much, it works now. I have root

 

[Giovix92]

Thank you very much, it works now. I have root

You're welcome. If you want, press "thanks" button to my posts. )

 

[KannanManiSM]

i have firmware 3.4.0 for asus fonepad ME371MG

can i root my device WW v3.4.0 with this version WW v3.2.2 ? will that cause any problem?

 

[Giovix92]

can i root my device WW v3.4.0 with this version WW v3.2.2 ? will that cause any problem?

Maybe a bootloop, but normally there isn't any problem

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