How to Root Transformer Prime on Windows, Mac, and Linux![ICS]

**zedomax** · 01-11-2012, 05:12 PM

How to Root Transformer Prime on Windows, Mac, and Linux!

I made a 1-click automated script for all Windows, Mac, and Linux and video tutorials for Transformer Prime ICS. You don't need to install SDK or anything like that, all the files you need are included in the downloads.

Roots, install su binaries, Superuser app, and busybox.

Credits and Huge thanks to , which the script was based on.

For Windows:
Install USB drivers first:

Then use this 1-click script:

Video tutorial for Windows:

[YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbYWpaVLJvw[/YT]

For Mac or Linux:
You don't need drivers, just download this and run runmelinux.sh or runmemac.sh:

Video tutorial for Mac or Linux:
[YT]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmYJjUteIVQ[/YT]

If you are having trouble on Mac/Linux with permission errors,

try doing:

chmod 755 *

to set all files in the directory to execute.

Don't thank me, I just made scripts and tutorials. Thank the guy who found root first.

**allan1313** · 01-12-2012, 10:09 AM

Has anyone tried this yet?

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**jrebeccat** · 01-12-2012, 07:05 PM

Yes. I just did it. It worked.

**D4RkNIKON** · 01-12-2012, 11:57 PM

Has any one else tried this? I can't find much proof that this works and I don't want to be a guinea pig.

**dstrass** · 01-13-2012, 11:49 AM

Can also verify it worked for me.

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**allan1313** · 01-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Mine does not have "ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface", but does show "Transformer Prime TF201" in windows device manager. Do I update that driver or an I missing something??

**allan1313** · 01-13-2012, 03:46 PM

Nevermind I found it. All rooted and ready to go!!!

**weetikveel** · 01-18-2012, 06:37 AM

@ allan1313 I have the same problem you had, what did you find? When I try to update the "Transformer Prime TF201" drivers to "ASUS Android Composite ADB Interface" it tells me that the folder with the "android_winusb.inf" does not contain a compatible driver.

Thanks

**allan1313** · 01-18-2012, 10:25 AM

Its not in the "Transformer Prime TF201" driver. Mine came up as "Android" or "Android Phone" . You have to update the drivers under that in the device manager. Then the rest is cake. Let me know if this helps if not I will connect to my computer when I get a chance to see exactly what it was.

**D4RkNIKON** · 01-18-2012, 11:12 AM

I can confirm that this works. Rooted ICS for me!

**Bamm83** · 01-18-2012, 11:13 AM

Are there a lot of different roms out?

**weetikveel** · 01-18-2012, 12:59 PM

Your right I just overlooked the Icon, thanks

**allan1313** · 01-18-2012, 01:02 PM

Glad I could help

**D4RkNIKON** · 01-18-2012, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Bamm83

Are there a lot of different roms out?

To my understanding since the bootloader is still locked, there aren't roms for the Prime yet. This just get's Super User control so that we can run apps that require a root.

**hyrulejedi86** · 01-18-2012, 04:00 PM

Can you root, and change the boot animation and then unroot and keep that new animation?
If so, would you lose that you animation fun future updates?

Thanks

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**Kraken-** · 01-20-2012, 01:18 PM

i keep getting " ./adb-mac: cannot execute binary file "

i'm on a iMac running Lion 10.7.1 and it say i didn't need drivers

**moheto** · 01-20-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Kraken-

i keep getting " ./adb-mac: cannot execute binary file "

i'm on a iMac running Lion 10.7.1 and it say i didn't need drivers

Had the same problem. Fixed it by replacing the adb-mac file with the adb file from the sdk platform-tools (just renamed it from adb to adb-mac). Ran runmemac.sh and everything worked...

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**Remus110** · 01-21-2012, 09:53 PM

I tried this and got the error below. Did I do some step wrong?

---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit for Transformer Prime!
Script by Max Lee from TransformerPrimeRoot.com
Credits go to XDA users sparkym3 and Dan Rosenburg for exploit.
---------------------------------------------------------------[*] This script will:
(1) root your Transformer Prime on ICS
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files[*] Before u begin:
(4) Make sure to read full instructions at TransformerPrimeRoot.com!
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Please hit Enter when ready.
Press any key to continue . . .
Rooting...
Start Rooting...
reboot #1 - DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
reboot #2 - DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only file system
262 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 4.000s)
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
rebooting
All Done rooting Transformer Prime, check out TransformerPrimeRoot.com for more cool stuff!
Press any key to continue . . .

**spectre1006** · 01-21-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Remus110

I tried this and got the error below. Did I do some step wrong?

---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit for Transformer Prime!
Script by Max Lee from TransformerPrimeRoot.com
Credits go to XDA users sparkym3 and Dan Rosenburg for exploit.
---------------------------------------------------------------[*] This script will:
(1) root your Transformer Prime on ICS
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files[*] Before u begin:
(4) Make sure to read full instructions at TransformerPrimeRoot.com!
---------------------------------------------------------------
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Please hit Enter when ready.
Press any key to continue . . .
Rooting...
Start Rooting...
reboot #1 - DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
reboot #2 - DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only file system
262 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 4.000s)
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
rebooting
All Done rooting Transformer Prime, check out TransformerPrimeRoot.com for more cool stuff!
Press any key to continue . . .

Same thing happened to me .... but i think it is cuz i was running with the gps update

**spectre1006** · 01-24-2012, 09:10 AM

Just wondering if anyone had any luck rooting after the gps "fix"

**Shotine** · 01-24-2012, 12:41 PM

Having the same issue as those above

**Shotine** · 01-24-2012, 01:24 PM

It fails after reboot #2

—————————————————————
Easy rooting toolkit for Transformer Prime!
Script by Max Lee from TransformerPrimeRoot.com
Credits go to XDA users sparkym3 and Dan Rosenburg for exploit.
—————————————————————[*] This script will:
(1) root your Transformer Prime on ICS
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files[*] Before u begin:
(4) Make sure to read full instructions at TransformerPrimeRoot.com!
—————————————————————
CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Please hit Enter when ready.
Press any key to continue . . .
Rooting…
Start Rooting…
reboot #1 – DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
reboot #2 – DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE!
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy ‘su’ to ‘/system/bin/su’: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
failed to copy ‘Superuser.apk’ to ‘/system/app/./Superuser.apk’: Read-only file
system
1222 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.859s)
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
rebooting
All Done rooting Transformer Prime, check out TransformerPrimeRoot.com for more
cool stuff!
Press any key to continue . . .

**allan1313** · 01-24-2012, 04:00 PM

The Viperboy mod on XDA has been updated to allow root on the new firmware. Haven't tried it yet but others have had success.

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**Shotine** · 01-24-2012, 04:54 PM

That worked tks

)))))

**jfarinella** · 01-27-2012, 10:40 AM

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what does rooting the Prime get us? I definately understand rooting my Thunderbolt - if nothing but to get rid of all the bloatware. Just curious....