How to root the Transformer

Jerry Hildenbrand · 04-16-2011, 04:26 PM

All credit goes to Paul O'Brien. Thanks Paul!

WARNING:

This roots your Transformer and adds the Superuser app. It doesn't do anything else. In theory it should be easy to create a flashable file that reverses this, but for now assume this is permanent. We're not responsible if you screw anything up.

The method is very easy provided you follow directions:

Download THIS FILE
Copy it to the microSD card (Not the internal storage)
Power your Transformer down, and reboot while holding power + Volume Down
Choose to boot into recovery (RCK)
After the update flashes on it's own, the Transformer will reboot and you're rooted
Delete the file from the SDcard

wicked408 · 05-06-2011, 11:41 PM

Thanks for posting this up but the link does not load the download?

jg274105 · 03:45 PM

Downloads fine for me.

Edit: This doesn't work on the latest FOTA.

brodee · 05-19-2011, 03:34 PM

Anyone have an update on this? Would like to root mine but this doesn't seem to work

usmc176 · 05-20-2011, 08:51 PM

That would be awesome to root my Transformer if I could find one to buy. Nice planning and distribution ASUS!

pkooistra · 05-20-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc176

That would be awesome to root my Transformer if I could find one to buy. Nice planning and distribution ASUS!

Best Buy has then available as of now. [Only registered users can view links. ]

thomashedd1 · 05-21-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pkooistra

best buy has then available as of now. [Only registered users can view links. ]

i love you. Thank you.

czm2000 · 05-21-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by usmc176

That would be awesome to root my Transformer if I could find one to buy. Nice planning and distribution ASUS!

Just grabbed one from NewEgg.com. looks like they still have them.

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rruready · 05-21-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by czm2000

Just grabbed one from NewEgg.com. looks like they still have them.

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Thanks for the tip brother! I just ordered one as well from here. Not only is this the first time I've seen a TF actually available from a credible site, it's also the ONLY place I have seen it for sale at it's suggested retail price. I have been watching ebay for over a week now and the 16GB version is averaging $500 (more or less). I finally decided I could spend the extra money to get this and after reading your post, now I feel that even though I'm spending more than I wanted to, at least I'm getting my money's worth by ending up with the 32GB model. Thanks again man!