Hi guys, I'm wondering if i should get this transformer prime tablet. I've been reading alot of reviews thats its amazing and i don't doubt that, but also have been reading about the issues its been having (Wifi, GPS, Reboots). So im not sure if i should go ahead and make this purchase. Im posting in this thread cause obviously its about the tablet so you guys if not all many should own one. I would highly appreciate any feedback or recommendation from your part. Thanks in advance
Okay, first, there are a TON of threads on whether the Prime is a good tablet to buy. Searching and browsing is strongly recommended.
Second, that said, I'd say that if you want to use it in your car as a GPS device in place of your smartphone or a dedicated navigation unit, then don't get it. If you don't, then get it--you'll love it to pieces.
wynand32 said:
Okay, first, there are a TON of threads on whether the Prime is a good tablet to buy. Searching and browsing is strongly recommended.
Second, that said, I'd say that if you want to use it in your car as a GPS device in place of your smartphone or a dedicated navigation unit, then don't get it. If you don't, then get it--you'll love it to pieces.
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Also, if you do get it, don't come back here *****ing about the GPS.
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We are getting a lot of false issue claims too with trolls.....this thing is a beast....and is worth every penny.
Mine works great with the exception of the GPS. The wifi is a bit weaker than the TF101, but more or less identical to my GS2's wifi performance. Would buy it again in a flash.
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Well I have been all day searching and reading other posts, and yeah i'm more inclined in getting it now. About the GPS i don't really use it on my phone either so its not a big deal. Just Wi-Fi thats what i mostly use since im home all day just kicking back browsing through the web. But thank you all for your replies. I appreciate your time and help.
My WiFi on my prime is better then my Inspire 4g, my Toshiba Thrive(all plastic) and my desktop running a 3 external antenna setup. I haven't seen any of the other issues that people talk about in my C1 serial Prime so idk what all the fuss is about.
Also all the trolls are currently here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534039
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My WiFi on my prime is better then my Inspire 4g, my Toshiba Thrive(all plastic) and my desktop running a 3 external antenna setup. I haven't seen any of the other issues that people talk about in my C1 serial Prime so idk what all the fuss is about.
Also all the trolls are currently here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534039
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Yeah I was seeing that post earlier.
Basically, if you have to use the prime at a location with very weak wifi signals, it might be a bit worse than other devices. Otherwise, wifi works great.
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Man I'm glad I found this thread before I hit the post button.
And yes the GPS issue is a none issue for me since my DroidX works fine for that.
Man I want one of these in the worst ways. Now if I could only find one!
fasthair
GPS isn't great on it, but who needs 10" TomTom? WiFi works OK for me, rest.... SUPERB, enough said
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fasthair said:
Man I'm glad I found this thread before I hit the post button.
And yes the GPS issue is a none issue for me since my DroidX works fine for that.
Man I want one of these in the worst ways. Now if I could only find one!
fasthair
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No problem finding one in UK
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Ha! I live in Metro of 400k people and there isn't one in this whole state! Just found one online at Staple so it will be here early next week... Woohoo
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fasthair said:
Man I'm glad I found this thread before I hit the post button.
And yes the GPS issue is a none issue for me since my DroidX works fine for that.
Man I want one of these in the worst ways. Now if I could only find one!
fasthair
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Check office depot. Only place that has them in stock in San Francisco.
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Related
http://www.landofdroid.com/2012/exclusive-first-pictures-of-the-asus-transformer-prime-gps-dongle/
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Hit that link for pictures!
If we all couldn't tell by now these pictures were courtesy of our favorite Asus fanboy and helpful XDA member demandarin
Looks like it's only for use with the tablet, not in conjunction with the dock.
I'll take it, I guess. Haha
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Hopefully this improves wifi somehow, maybe a mod
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Hopefully this improves wifi somehow, maybe a mod
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You'd also need special drivers for it to support wifi i guess.
I actually like the design, thought it would get alot worse and i think i'll take one But they could have made another port on the back side somehow, so you could plug in the charging cable while the dongle is attached.
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http://www.landofdroid.com/2012/exclusive-first-pictures-of-the-asus-transformer-prime-gps-dongle/
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Cool thanks for link and pictures. Maybe this dongle will improve WIFI for some as well.
Well maybe this is why they wont send my RMA back they were waiting on the dongle because according to the website its been done for weeks now but they wont mail it to me and it went in for wifi and gps problems. maybe now the they will send it BACK!!
Great Article!
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IMHO it looks like crap...totally ruins the sleek lines of the TFP. Ill take one, but I don't see myself bothering to slap this thing on much. Would have preferred a new backplate.
Looks better than I thought it would, thanks for sharing
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Oh - that's not gonna work with my case.
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Won't work for me either, if TP in case.
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kind of kills the point in a transformer that can't transform after using the GPS dongle
I expect a newer case with this dongle incorporated into the design. I also hope there is a possibility of a pass thru charging port.
P.S. is Asus just giving us TFP owners this for nothing? Is there a mailing list out that we have to sign up to get it?
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I'm totally going to mod it to connect to and work from within the keyboard dock.
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I expect a newer case with this dongle incorporated into the design. I also hope there is a possibility of a pass thru charging port.
P.S. is Asus just giving us TFP owners this for nothing? Is there a mailing list out that we have to sign up to get it?
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More information will be posted in the "Unofficial ASUS" sticky tomorrow (4/16), and a sign-up form will be available then. It's going to be free, and available to every Prime owner (at least in the US, but probably worldwide).
Lots of threads on the topic, including that main one.
Looks... beefy? Passthrough charging is almost necessary. Thats my biggest hope atm. Looks like it will fit in the mounts that are out there, too.
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I'm thinking I might pass unless I sell the Prime.
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Looks... beefy?
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its not.
demandarin said:
Great Article!
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I like your TFP wallpaper
micaman said:
IMHO it looks like crap...totally ruins the sleek lines of the TFP. Ill take one, but I don't see myself bothering to slap this thing on much. Would have preferred a new backplate.
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I agree.
Why hasn't Asus just gone ahead and issued a recall for the Prime?
It would alleviate SO MANY problems by allowing everyone to return the Prime and get their money back. It would be customer friendly...
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Why hasn't Asus just gone ahead and issued a recall for the Prime?
It would alleviate SO MANY problems by allowing everyone to return the Prime and get their money back. It would be customer friendly...
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ASUS=Big Company, once they have your money they could care less about you, and their garbage device. Besides from their standpoint its to expensive to recall such an old device, especially since they are ignoring its problems.
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Why hasn't Asus just gone ahead and issued a recall for the Prime?
It would alleviate SO MANY problems by allowing everyone to return the Prime and get their money back. It would be customer friendly...
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Really you had nothing better to post than repost something that has been posted before? Where is that "UnThanks" button? Send this thread to the round file please!!!
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Really you had nothing better to post than repost something that has been posted before? Where is that "UnThanks" button? Send this thread to the round file please!!!
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Really you had nothing better to do than jump in a specific thread about recalls? Where is the "Jackass" button? [Insert random statement]
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+1 on the prime recall. It should have been done. It's not that fair that people that purchased them from best buy or amazon got to take them back while the rest of us are stuck. It should have been recalled as soon as the all metal back became a problem. It is a crappy design.
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I just went through my fourth RMA and still have issues. I called Amazon to do the refund/exchange thing and was told they would do it if Asus issued a recall without question.
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Really you had nothing better to do than jump in a specific thread about recalls? Where is the "Jackass" button? [Insert random statement]
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Ummmm.... because some people want the spot light on them by starting a brand new thread on a old used topic. Please que the Spotlight on camelontherun for his 15min of fame....
oh "Jackass" button is right under your name (I have attached it incase you missed it)
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Ummmm.... because some people want the spot light on them by starting a brand new thread on a old used topic. Please que the Spotlight on camelontherun for his 15min of fame....
oh "Jackass" button is right under your name (I have attached it incase you missed it)
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U mad bro?
Listen, in all honesty, thanks for thread crapping and the display of your Paint prowess.
But I would reserve the jackass button for you Joe since you have your companies stuff linked on your profile. Just look at clickonpc.com, its social media presence, its... everything.
Now, if you could go fester in a different pile, lets get a real discussion and maybe input into a recall so that some of us dont get stuff in endless RMA circles.
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Why hasn't Asus just gone ahead and issued a recall for the Prime?
It would alleviate SO MANY problems by allowing everyone to return the Prime and get their money back. It would be customer friendly...
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As much as we would all like the Prime to be recalled... It would also be logical to think that as much Asus would like to solve all of our problems, what's in for them to do that when you've got your money already in their hands ( At least in a direct monetary aspect)
But one would also consider that building a good reputation would carry sales up from consumer trust
Oh well..
I sent in my prime a month ago for issues and got offered a full refund or extended wait times anyway sitting on $541 for Asus 3rd gen tablets or an actually 10" from Google
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The reason they don't recall it is cos you touch yourself at night...
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We already had that topic...
Please search and use existing threads.
I'll miss you and hope that the person I sold it to has a great experience with you. For now it is back to my Xoom until something else magical comes out.
I want to say thank you to the devs on this device and the Transformer Prime as it made me learn much more about tweaking than ever before.
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I'll miss you but hopefully the person I sold it to has a far better experience than I did. For now it is back to my Xoom until something magical not made by Apple comes out.
I want to say thank you to the devs on this device and sort of thank the Prime as it made me learn much more about tweaking than ever before.
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Think I'm gonna try to convince my retailer to trade it in for me, though I doubt I will be successful... I don't have the heart to sell this thing to anyone. I don't like selling broken crap.
Goodbye and please don't post here again. There are plenty of satified Prime owners that are sick and tired of crappy posts such as this.
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Goodbye and please don't post here again. There are plenty of satified Prime owners that are sick and tired of crappy posts such as this.
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It is a sad goodbye honestly. I had a love hate (harsh word but best I can think of) relationship with it.
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Not bitter at all. Sorry your experience with the Prime was good/bad. Personally it's the best Android device I've owned so far. I've not had any of the problems (except GPS) that others have had. I'm just tired of all the negative threads. Prime this, POS that.
After running JB hard the past 24 hours my Prime is working buttery smooth and it's gotten better and better since I bought it Dec. 27th, 2011.
I guess I should just stop clicking on them.
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I'll miss you but hopefully the person I sold it to has a far better experience than I did. For now it is back to my Xoom until something magical not made by Apple comes out.
I want to say thank you to the devs on this device and sort of thank the Prime as it made me learn much more about tweaking than ever before.
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K bye.
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Not bitter at all. Sorry your experience with the Prime was good/bad. Personally it's the best Android device I've owned so far. I've not had any of the problems (except GPS) that others have had. I'm just tired of all the negative threads. Prime this, POS that.
After running JB hard the past 24 hours my Prime is working buttery smooth and it's gotten better and better since I bought it Dec. 27th, 2011.
I guess I should just stop clicking on them.
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Thanks for being real and I agree with the bitterness on this forum and don't want to contribute. I've edited the OP to reflect.
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jiffy1080 said:
I'll miss you and hope that the person I sold it to has a great experience with you. For now it is back to my Xoom until something else magical comes out.
I want to say thank you to the devs on this device and the Transformer Prime as it made me learn much more about tweaking than ever before.
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No disrespect intended, and I'm not getting on your case, but maybe you get negative comments because of what could be the real purpose of the post? Unless you're just angry about the Prime and wanting to blow off steam, but then there are multiple threads all over the net for that, why post that you're getting rid of it? I'm a phone junkie, and figure a way to upgrade every year, even by buying outright off of Craigslist or eBay, but I don't post every time I move from one device to another. Why would I? I'm just curious why the Prime seems to get so many posts like this.
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No disrespect intended, and I'm not getting on your case, but maybe you get negative comments because of what is the real purpose of the post? Unless you're just angry about the Prime and wanting to blow off steam, but then there are multiple threads all over the net for that, why post that you're getting rid of it? I'm a phone junkie, and figure a way to upgrade every year, even by buying outright off of Craigslist or eBay, but I don't post every time I move from one device to another. Why would I? I'm just curious why the Prime seems to get so many posts like this.
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I normally see goodbye/thank you dev posts and thought it would add closure to the sale of it. It honestly just didn't meet my needs. Yes it had issues but depending on your use case you may or may not have ever noticed/cared. I'm a phone/tablet/PC/any gadget junkie myself as well and don't normally ever part with my devices (I have a very nice collection going). This one was an exception as I'm just not going to have any uses for it and never was attached to it like most others I have owned. I didn't mean to make a stir honestly and maybe my original post was negative. I didn't mean it to be that way but perception is everything so I changed it.
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I normally see goodbye/thank you dev posts and thought it would add closure to the sale of it. It honestly just didn't meet my needs. Yes it had issues but depending on your use case you may or may not have ever noticed/cared. I'm a phone/tablet/PC/any gadget junkie myself as well and don't normally ever part with my devices (I have a very nice collection going). This one was an exception as I'm just not going to have any uses for it and never was attached to it like most others I have owned. I didn't mean to make a stir honestly and maybe my original post was negative. I didn't mean it to be that way but perception is everything so I changed it.
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Ok, I can understand a bit more then. You don't normally get rid of your devices and since this is an abnormal experience for you, sort of a closure then. I get it. Thanks for sharing.
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Not bitter at all. Sorry your experience with the Prime was good/bad. Personally it's the best Android device I've owned so far. I've not had any of the problems (except GPS) that others have had. I'm just tired of all the negative threads. Prime this, POS that.
After running JB hard the past 24 hours my Prime is working buttery smooth and it's gotten better and better since I bought it Dec. 27th, 2011.
I guess I should just stop clicking on them.
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I feel bad for you if this POS is the best Android device you've ever owned. What others have you owned? I'm guessing it was the Samsung Continuum and nothing else. Maybe I'm spoiled because all of my other Android devices are Nexus devices, but the TF201 is an embarrassment to android.
Hi all,
Just thought I'd come and introduce myself to this part of the forum
I just ordered a prime... I currently have a good old trusty Motorola Xoom which was starting to get to me because of the weight and thickness.
I was going to go for an Infinity but it's out of my price range. Looking forward to getting my hands on the Prime and rooting it... currently have my Xoom rooted and running EOS jelly bean.
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If infinite is out of price range. The I would recommend the tf300 instead.
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Hi all,
Just thought I'd come and introduce myself to this part of the forum
I just ordered a prime... I currently have a good old trusty Motorola Xoom which was starting to get to me because of the weight and thickness.
I was going to go for an Infinity but it's out of my price range. Looking forward to getting my hands on the Prime and rooting it... currently have my Xoom rooted and running EOS jelly bean.
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What? why? you just shot yourself in the foot. People are selling and exchanging primes left and right. Be prepared to spend good chunk of time on troubleshooting. Best of luck and hope u have a functional unit (if such a prime exists)
I just bought one over a week ago and think its great. $399 new at office depot Dock is $99 (in store only)
Apparently my happiness i abnormal?! Welcome to the forum!
Welcome. But I have to say why too man.
haha, this has to be a troll. no one would make that mistake today
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haha, this has to be a troll. no one would make that mistake today
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What is the significance of "today" that makes it a mistake over any other day?
Welcome to the tfp section! I hope you enjoy your prime as i have mine. Don't get twisted over all the negative stuff here. there are some people that seem to have issues but there are many that are very happy with it. Zero problems for me. I hope your experience is as good as mine.
Yeah people are ridiculously negative on here. Haven't had it long, but have had zero problems. Love it so far
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Maybe people are negative because they are fed up with all the issues with a $500 device. Maybe the new ones are better since asus had us (the early users) to beta test it for 10 months.
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Maybe people are negative because they are fed up with all the issues with a $500 device. Maybe the new ones are better since asus had us (the early users) to beta test it for 10 months.
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I've had mine since mid march so it's not new, and it has always been a great device....
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I've had mine since mid march so it's not new, and it has always been a great device....
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i wish most of us here we as lucky as you.
Another happy Prime owner.
I have had my tfp since May and I never regretted my decision to buy it.
Running AndroWook since first release, currently on 1.2.
jarek_p said:
I have had my tfp since May and I never regretted my decision to buy it.
Running AndroWook since first release, currently on 1.2.
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I cant even unlock this POS. shows error, just like most people on the forum. I am stuck on the freaking stock rom
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Welcome to the tfp section! I hope you enjoy your prime as i have mine. Don't get twisted over all the negative stuff here. there are some people that seem to have issues but there are many that are very happy with it. Zero problems for me. I hope your experience is as good as mine.
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I'm happy too
I thought the Prime was slightly better than the TF300, brighter screen better clocking speeds? I've read some negative things about it but also some good things... now I am really stuck and unsure which one to get
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Well I've cancelled my order, going to take a trip to town today and have another look at both.
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There were some bad apples, i have my prime since January 2012 and i've been very satisfied ever since i got it. And now with JellyBean its totally awesome.
I love my prime, had to go through 5 before I got a good one. Mainly screen issues but I love it!
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Welcome aboard. Try and ignore all the negative comments. It's the same with any device - you only hear the people that have issues because most that have no issues don't seek out forums for help. I have had one or two problems but for me the good outweighed the bad and now with JB the Prime is even better. I would have my Prime with keyboard dock over any other tablet out there as it looks and feels great and does everything I want it to do and more.
When you get yours, set up your gmail and wireless, check for and download the update and let the Prime do it's thing, then do a reset so the system is fresh and then install you apps and enjoy. Hopefully you will have a good experience and enjoy your Prime as much as many others do
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Sorry??????
Can you explain a little more?????
Thanks
It's not permanent.
He means that if you pinch the area just below the camera (with your thumb against the screen) if solves the common green camera issue.
I just had my camera working for the first time in months by pinching HARD. It worked for a bit, then I changed modes and it went back to green screen. I would think that means I have a short. Has anyone taken apart their tablet and resecured the connection?
Yes, see my previous thread. Hint, you need a new camera module (eBay). No easy around it unfortunately . New camera (NEW, from the seller that got them from Foxconn/assembly line) DOES fix it though.
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ebay link? I've never seen anything..
my camera turned green after 1 week of Jelly bean. About 7 months of use now. Bumps here and there but never a hard impact drop.
I really am skeptical of QC in Asus part. Mine was C2. Let's hope when I RMA it, I get a C3<
Just sent mine in for the green camera problem. I tried the Spock pinch method and it would clear it up but not completly. After a few pinches the camera has never worked again. I have another problem that I had to RMA and it was a good experience overall (execpt the fact that I didn't have my tablet for 10 days).
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ebay link? I've never seen anything..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873987
Don't currently see one for sale, but if you keep checking... well... I have a working camera without trusting the prison inmates working at Asus RMA with my tablet
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873987
Don't currently see one for sale, but if you keep checking... well... I have a working camera without trusting the prison inmates working at Asus RMA with my tablet
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how did you fix it ? THANKS
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how did you fix it ? THANKS
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Do you have a functioning brain? You literally quoted the link I provided to you that explains exactly how to do it and asked "How do I fix it". Do yourself a favor, don't try. Go buy an iPad. They're designed for dense people who can't think for themselves or follow directions.
Grrr... my camera has just died too, and there I was thinking things were much better since the 4.1 upgrade.
Does anyone know how long it will take for an RMA repair in the UK?
I RMA'd for this exact problem and my tab came back absolutely fine. Just putting that out there.
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Do you have a functioning brain? You literally quoted the link I provided to you that explains exactly how to do it and asked "How do I fix it". Do yourself a favor, don't try. Go buy an iPad. They're designed for dense people who can't think for themselves or follow directions.
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Sorry if I didn't notice it.. and no need to get butthurt.. thats just so immature of YOU..... .... I was just being careless I guess... but really man, did it hurt u when I asked that question? Common.... immature. .... terrible... judgmental, mean..... you are indeed smart but I wonder if u got real friends with that attitude.. sorry to say this but u r an ahole!!!!!! Congratulation for humiliating me u prick...
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how did you fix it ? THANKS
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I apologize for this........
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I RMA for this problem and in 4 days my tablet war back OK at home (SPAIN).