Root method for Prime works with Infinity

novox77 · July 20th, 2012, 10:48 PM

NOTE: If you are running JB (Android version 4.1.x), the following root exploits below will not work; they were designed for ICS. You'll have to wait for a new root exploit for JB. If you already rooted on ICS AND have a unlocked bootloader and recovery, you can safely take the JB update. You will lose root but not your custom recovery. Therefore, after you are on JB, you can flash a rooted stock ROM to get your root back.

Applies to ICS only:
Over at xda, someone reported on July 4, 2012 that they were able to use the DebugFS method to root their Infinity:
xda-developers - View Single Post - [INDEX]-[Updated -17 July 2012]-ASUS INFINITY TF700 - INDEX THREAD-DEVELOPMENT-PART#1

Here's the direct link to the root method:
[ROOT][TOOL]Debugfs automated root - xda-developers

Others have had success with this too and report that after root, you may need to manually run the Superuser app once.

The above gets you root access to the filesystem, but if you want to flash custom recoveries, kernels, ROMs, etc, you'll need to unlock the bootloader. This site details how:

How to Unlock the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T | The Droid Demos

Transfusiionz · August 9th, 2012, 12:20 PM

I can confirm that this works.

novox77 · August 14th, 2012, 06:58 PM

On my win7 x64 PC, when I first plugged in the tablet via the supplied proprietary USB cable, my computer was able to install the correct drivers. I did not need to install the drivers that was included on that root thread.

Only setting I actually needed to change was to allow "Unknown Sources" (the setting that allows you to sideload 3rd party apps). USB debugging was on by default.

Ran the .BAT file, chose option 1, pressed enter a couple of times after each device restart, and I was rooted. Pretty easy.

As for unlocking the bootloader, the instructions on the linked site could not be clearer. Unlocked in a couple of minutes.

ocnbrze · August 14th, 2012, 11:23 PM

oh nice. gonna root this baby tonight.

ocnbrze · August 17th, 2012, 09:07 PM

well i have been having the hardest time trying to get the drivers to install properly on my laptop. later tonight or tomorrow i will try it on my desktop.

jerofld · August 18th, 2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novox77

As for unlocking the bootloader, the instructions on the linked site could not be clearer. Unlocked in a couple of minutes.

I hope HTC takes note of Asus' method. I have yet to unlock my bootloader (I'm mostly waiting for official Jelly Bean), but I was relieved to see that Asus made an app to unlock their bootloader and it's easy as pie to run.

Transfusiionz · August 22nd, 2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerofld

I hope HTC takes note of Asus' method. I have yet to unlock my bootloader (I'm mostly waiting for official Jelly Bean), but I was relieved to see that Asus made an app to unlock their bootloader and it's easy as pie to run.

Yea, that's one of the reasons I love Asus (they also make kick-ass motherboards!)

jerofld · August 26th, 2012, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transfusiionz

Yea, that's one of the reasons I love Asus (they also make kick-ass motherboards!)

Heh, if you walked into my place, you would think that I'm an Asus employee. Practically everything I have is either Asus or Acer.

Transfusiionz · August 28th, 2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerofld

Heh, if you walked into my place, you would think that I'm an Asus employee. Practically everything I have is either Asus or Acer.

I just have a mix of random computer parts, All of the good parts are in my computers

rsarno · August 30th, 2012, 05:01 PM

Just did this on my brand new TF700T, successful. Entire process took no more than 7 minutes for root + unlock!

unreal, you guys rock!

jhawkkw · September 3rd, 2012, 09:27 PM

Had a minor issue with the drivers because it didn't seem to like my nexus 7 asus drivers, but was easily fixed. Custom rom list seems kinda small at the moment so I guess I'll hold off on unlocking.

johnlgalt · September 14th, 2012, 12:12 AM

Rooting now, deciding on whether I want to unlock or not - I just got it so I might want to keep the warranty around especially as it seems that when I am typing typing stuff sometimes it seems to automagically move the cursor or else delete some of what I have typed....

novox77 · September 14th, 2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlgalt

Rooting now, deciding on whether I want to unlock or not - I just got it so I might want to keep the warranty around especially as it seems that when I am typing typing stuff sometimes it seems to automagically move the cursor or else delete some of what I have typed....

accidental brushes on the touchpad maybe? You can try disabling it for a while and see if that 'fixes' things. button to disable it is the 4th button from the left, top row.

johnlgalt · September 15th, 2012, 12:13 AM

Definitely not that b/c Every time I have noticed it I am holding both corners of the lapdock. It seems to be happening less and less now but ...it's as if the entire lapdock is wired for touch capabilities lol...

retmotor · September 16th, 2012, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlgalt

... it seems that when I am typing typing stuff sometimes it seems to automagically move the cursor or else delete some of what I have typed....

I noticed that when using the keyboard dock with Firefox, but only with Firefox.

johnlgalt · September 16th, 2012, 07:36 PM

This was stock browser and Tapatalk.

venom1561 · October 2nd, 2012, 09:56 PM

Has thier been a root method for Jelly Bean yet?

johnlgalt · October 2nd, 2012, 11:23 PM

I just installed it myself, so not sure. I'll try both methods I have and see.

venom1561 · October 4th, 2012, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the info bro

Well be waiting!!!

johnlgalt · October 4th, 2012, 02:23 PM

InfinityRoot method failed - like it always does.

Code:

Step 2 - Rooting...
For this step, ignore any error messages that say "File not found"
Unable to chmod /data/local/debugfs: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: can't open /data/local/debugfsinput: No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/su, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfs, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfsinput, No such file or directory


Rebooting...
Once your devices has finished restarting,
Press any key to continue . . .

Code:

Rooting FAILED!  You may want to try running this tool again.
Your device region may not be supported if you see this message again.

Press any key to continue . . .

This has happened to me every time I have tried to root with the Infinity Root files.

Trying DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3 next.

johnlgalt · October 4th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Using DebugfxRoot_Generic_v2.3, I inisitally get the following:

Code:

Step 1 - Pushing files...
failed to copy 'debugfs' to '/data/local//debugfs': Permission denied
failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local//su': Permission denied
failed to copy 'debugfsinput' to '/data/local//debugfsinput': Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists

Rebooting...
Once your devices has finished restarting,
Press any key to continue . . .

After Infinity reboots, however, I get this (same as before):

Code:

Step 2 - Rooting...
For this step, ignore any error messages that say "File not found"
Unable to chmod /data/local/debugfs: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: can't open /data/local/debugfsinput: No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/su, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfs, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfsinput, No such file or directory


Rebooting...
Once your devices has finished restarting,
Press any key to continue . . .

And finally,

Code:

Testing superuser...

Yields

A big blank screen. I'm gonna run it manually and see what happens and why.

johnlgalt · October 4th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Mind you both of these methods were ICS specific, but I thought I would try them out to see if we could. Alas, we cannot. At XDA one user reported that roting prior to JB should be fine, but I was already rooted and lost root when JB was installed. I'm now looking for new information.

venom1561 · October 4th, 2012, 05:09 PM

Damn okay thanks hopefully the second method is going to work

johnlgalt · October 4th, 2012, 05:28 PM

Neither method works lol - JB cannot be rooted using the same exploits as ICS at this time.

The consensus seems to be:

Revert to ICS 9.4.5.30
Root
Use an OTA Root protector (VooDoo or the one built into SuperUser)
Apply update
Fix root

venom1561 · October 4th, 2012, 05:31 PM

I guess that's the only way for know

Have you heard of any developer working on an exploit ?

johnlgalt · October 4th, 2012, 06:05 PM

I think so, but not sure if anything is around to be exploited currently. Someone will find a way, I'm sure of it

venom1561 · October 4th, 2012, 06:10 PM

right thanks for your efforts

johnlgalt · October 6th, 2012, 01:26 AM

I did it.

Revert to 9.4.5.30
Root
Install OTA Rootkeeper
Backup root
Install update OTA again
Install OTA Root keeper again
Restore root

this will basically factory reset your tablet, though.

dang tran · October 9th, 2012, 08:05 PM

As new firmware update arrives a few days ago (10/07/2012), this method doesn't work on the TF700T. I have error message after the last reboot right after [testing superuser] saying.

[Rooting Failed! You may want to try running this tool again. Your device region may not be supported if you see this message again. ]

It used to work before but not now. Other than reverting back to previous ICS, is there any other way to adapt to new firmware update?
Thanks.