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Old 11-30-2011, 08:51 PM
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You know what's really cool? When people who review Android devices are also Android nerds. Prime is rootable, and it's just as easy as the OG transformer. Check it:

Download Razorclaw v1. I've attached it below, in case newer versions don't work. But be sure to visit the site and thank the developers.

Allow the installation of unknown sources.

Install the Razorclaw app and run it.

Now enjoy the most kick-ass mobile hardware on the planet, the most customizable OS, and root all at the same time. Try not to let your head explode.

Big thanks to:
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from Androidroot.mobi, and to Phil for having the balls to try rooting review unit loaners
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Old 11-30-2011, 10:33 PM
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Hate you right now. Expect a review soon.
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Thats great news! Forgive the newbi here, but how do I unroot, or go back to factory default settings?
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Thats great news! Forgive the newbi here, but how do I unroot, or go back to factory default settings?
Remounting system as rewritable (try Remount by Stericson in the Market), then delete /system/xbin/su and /system/app/Superuser.apk, and rebooting. Since you can't remount as read-only, given you deleted su, the reboot will remount for you. Uninstall any updates to Superuser you may have installed.
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Old 12-02-2011, 10:41 AM
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Another Newbi question...so do we download that straight to the TP or do we download it to our computer and then transfer it to the TP from there...sorry, 100% totally new to this and dont want to brick my TP the 1st time I use it!

TIA for your help/support!
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Old 12-03-2011, 12:40 PM
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Awesome

Phil, I'll send you a PM for some more digging, if you don't mind.
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Old 12-06-2011, 08:14 AM
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Remounting system as rewritable (try Remount by Stericson in the Market), then delete /system/xbin/su and /system/app/Superuser.apk, and rebooting. Since you can't remount as read-only, given you deleted su, the reboot will remount for you. Uninstall any updates to Superuser you may have installed.
Thanks Josh!!! That is alot of help to us newbe's! There are all kinds of info on how to root, but its almost impossible to find info on how to undo it. Heres my next question. What is the down side of rooting my TP? Can I still get all my factory updates? Can I still upgrade to icecream sandwhich later?
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Old 12-13-2011, 12:09 PM
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Can you install APK files from any source without rooting it first?
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Not working on my prime.. Any ideas? Error 256

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Old 12-20-2011, 10:05 PM
 
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Not working on my prime.. Any ideas? Error 256

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Same here... anyone get this to work with units that just shipped?
 
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