How to Root Transformer Prime TF201
Got a Transformer Prime TF201 and want to make the most out of it? No problem, here’s how you can root it and gain extra powers.
I. Before You Begin:
1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your Transformer Prime TF201. You can do it from here.
2. Close the ASUS sync and Splashtop apps if they are running on your PC.
3. Make sure that it has enough battery life left to last through the process.
II. Downloading Required Files;
1. Download the viperMOD from here.
2. Download the OTA Root Keeper app from here. (Google Play Link)
III. Rooting your Transformer Prime TF201:
1. Extract files from the viperMOD archive and place them on your Desktop.
2. Install required drivers from the Drivers folder.
3. Open Menu on your phone and navigate to Settings>>Applications>>Development>>USB debugging and enable it.
4. Connect your tablet to your PC using the USB cable.
5. Double-click the viperMOD PrimeTime.exe file and let it load.
6. Now, Choose the Root option from the viperMOD tool.
7. Once the tool has rooted your tablet, disconnect it from the PC.
8. Install the OTA Root Keeper app on your tablet.
There you go. You have successfully rooted your Transformer Prime TF201 tablet and now you can enjoy custom ROMs available for this tablet.
If this procedure helped you, please head over to the XDA forum to thank/donate the original developer of this root method.
How are we supposed to know if we should root when you give no information on what versiono f software we should have or if this root method is intended for a specific firmware… we have no clue just a list of instructions and good luck. Please fix and think specifics clear and consicley
The root method works on Honeycomb as well as on ICS.
Thanks !
The hyperlink to viperMod is not working.thanks
Still not working, end of October 2013.
Sorry,was not ur fault. A problem caused by Kontera. Watch out
No problem!