Rooting the ASUS Memo Pad HD 7 (ME173x)

[quaddler]

Hi all,

yesterday I succeeded in rooting the new ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7.

Model-Number: ME173X
Android version: 4.2.1
Kernel version: 3.4.5
HD 7 Build: ME173X_WW_User_4.2.1.75146_20130523 release keys

PC operating system: Win.. XP

USB-Driver I used (but there's WdfCoInstaller.dll missing, which I already had on my PC):
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME172V/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows_20130415.zip

Maybe this more complete package would work, too (I didn't try that):
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF101/ASUS_Android_USB_drivers_for_Windows.zip

Method to root is by using motochopper.

You can follow the next steps in general as described in
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40129120&postcount=1

One important thing:
motochopper didn't recognize my HD7 at once, so I did the following
(while being connected with PC via USB and motochopper waiting for device):
While USB debugging activated, go to USB settings an connect it as
integrated CD drive. motochopper will automatically recognize it
and continue with rooting process.

And last but not least:
As always, all you do is your own risk and I'm not responsible for any damage.

Good luck

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EDIT 2013-07-06:

Above procedure for rooting works with the new HD7 update, too (but you have to re-root after the update).
Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.51129_20130619 release-keys

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Description for Linux users:

- use motochopper package from link above

- login as root

- extract package
- open console and change to directory where you extracted the package
- chmod +x adb.linux
- chmod +x run.sh

- Check your HD7 will be recognized:
-> ./adb.linux status-window
-> shows "State: unknown"

-> connect HD7 (with usb debugging enabled, connecting as MTP device)
-> above started adb command should show now "State: device"
-> HD7 recognized - greatful, you're ready

-> press Strg-C to abort

- (optional) for more information about your HD7 you can enter: ./adb.linux devices -l
-> this should show something like: D6OKCXXXXXXX device usb:1-3 product:WW_memo model:ME173X device:ME173X

- ./run.sh
-> follow instructions on screen

- you're done

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EDIT 2013-07-16:

Above procedure for rooting works with new HD7 update (but you have to re-root after the update).
Build version after the update: ME173X_WW_user_4.2.2.91525_20130711 release-keys

 

[LukeHorizon]

Hi tomashokenberi, thanks for the tip. I checked the compatibility chart on their website but this model of the Asus Memopad is not in their list. Are you positively sure that it works anyway?

Boromir exploit is working 100%

 

[Lucabeavis]

Boromir exploit is working 100%

Thanks, done!

 

[Kevin108]

Boromir exploit is working 100%

I'm not familiar with Framaroot but I've used many utilities over the last 4 years to root a variety of devices. Is there anything unusual you have to do in Framaroot to get access to the Boromir exploit? The only entry visible to me in 1.9.3 is Aragorn, which doesn't work.

I bought a MP7 from Best Buy yesterday and have tried Motochopper, Towelroot, Kingo Root, and Framamroot with no success. Just wondered if I was missing something obvious.

 

[LukeHorizon]

Boromir is mainly working with Mediatek SoC's
Maybe you got the new one with the Intel SoC

 

[Kevin108]

I do have the Atom processor model. I was going to try Vroot at lunch today but I couldn't get the ADB drivers to install on the old Windows XP box. I'll give it a try tonight at home.

 

[tomashokenberi]

Framaroot doesn't (yet) work with Intel (Atom) devices. Actually I don't know any reliable method for rooting Intel devices.

Послато са ME173X користећи Тапаток 2

 

[Kevin108]

Damn, that sucks. Well, I've still got a few days to be able to return or exchange it. If I can just get it rooted to block ads and eliminate bloatware, it would be perfect.

 

[Kevin108]

All Vroot did was confuse the hell out of me.

在哪里都是英文的说明？

 

[METAL66]

i had rooted this device, but after few months the touch was bad and not functioning, when i sent to warranty, they removed the root and did few changes, and when i try to root nowit doesnt work, can anyone plz help me how to root this device with the latest update from the factory that i updated? best would be screenshots.
Thank you

 

[Kevin108]

They probably sent you back a newer version of the device which cannot be rooted.

 

[METAL66]

They probably sent you back a newer version of the device which cannot be rooted.

so what to do? wait more until someone posts how to root newer versions? or are there any other methods i should try ?

 

[jole1999]

so what to do? wait more until someone posts how to root newer versions? or are there any other methods i should try ?

Install custom recovery, download superdragons latest stock rom with previous kernel where you can get root and flash it.

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[Kevin108]

so what to do? wait more until someone posts how to root newer versions? or are there any other methods i should try ?

Have you tried RootzenPhone?

 

[METAL66]

Have you tried RootzenPhone?


no i havent. but i will google it. thanks

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Have you tried RootzenPhone?

Install custom recovery, download superdragons latest stock rom with previous kernel where you can get root and flash it.

Sent from my ME173X using XDA Free mobile app

well it sounds like a plan, but i am sorry all this sounds hard and new to me, i have no idea how to do that.

 

[ruger94]

Nothing to read...

 

[jole1999]

Have you tried RootzenPhone?


no i havent. but i will google it. thanks

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well it sounds like a plan, but i am sorry all this sounds hard and new to me, i have no idea how to do that.

One guy reported that he menaged to root the latest update with Kingo Root app. Try it

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[METAL66]

One guy reported that he menaged to root the latest update with Kingo Root app. Try it

Sent from my ME173X using XDA Free mobile app

this kingo root is very good and worked like charm, i just hope they dont install any trojan or such. Thanks guys

 

[7r3nky-cz]

New system - USB debug

so what to do? wait more until someone posts how to root newer versions? or are there any other methods i should try ?

If you go to settings and tablet info, then click multiple times at number of built -> Develop mod will be enabled, then you can enable USB Debug

 

[iidd]

Kingo root works

this kingo root is very good and worked like charm, i just hope they dont install any trojan or such. Thanks guys

Kingo root is safe and works. I was a bit surprised at how fast it worked. I used a Win 7 desktop.

~id~

 

[sergio140]

Asus Memo Pad hd7 with MHL?

Hi everyone, my question is simple: it is possible to connect the Asus MeMo Pad HD7 to a TV by MHL? I have a LG 42LB5610 42" and I think it hasn't DLNA so I think MHL is the only way to connect my tablet to the TV.

Thanks in advance.