Six-Guns - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Does anyone know a way to get Six-Guns working on AOKP? I get "Checking required files..." and then "Your device is not compatible with this game. Please request a refund." Good thing it's free!

I downloaded it onto my JXD S601 android game console (market said it was supported and let me download it). However, when I tried to run it, it said it wasn't supported.
I used "root explorer" on my JXD, and went into the /cache directory, found the apk and copied it to the microSD card. I put that microSD card into my prime and ran the APK. Running it on the prime it didn't report it was incompatible... it told me I need to download an additional 322 megs to play the game (which it is doing right now.)
Hopefully it'll work when it's done downloading...
UPDATE: Launched it immediately after downloading, and the screen was flickering really badly. Rebooted and tried again, seems to be working... there have been a few odds pauses, maybe I'll manually put it into performance mode and see if that helps...

I just copied the apk from my wife's Xoom and it worked without any problems for me.
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adampdx said:
Does anyone know a way to get Six-Guns working on AOKP? I get "Checking required files..." and then "Your device is not compatible with this game. Please request a refund." Good thing it's free!
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The issue is that AOKP on the Prime makes that tablet report to the market as ASUS eepad rather than ASUS eepad Transformer TF201, or something like that. Jermaine is working on fixing this issue, so in time it will work. Have patience.

As it's free anyway I didn't feel guilty finding the apk elsewhere and downloading it. The game works almost perfect for me so far. I have had some problems in one area where my character started flashing but it seemed to be in that area only (so far).
It runs smooth and is pretty good. Although the game is free it tempts you to purchase items in game up to the value of £69 for the maximum package I think it was. In particular it wants to to buy gold so you can purchase things in game and saddle bags are definitely needed.
I will keep at this game because it's good but the lack of funds for saddle bags is going to make it hard and I won't be drawn into in game purchases.

I found a hacked version(its a free app) that's modded to work with tf101. I had the screen flickering and pauses at first. after a reboot, the flickering went away and the pauses did for the most part. I'd say this is a cool game to be free. the one I'm using is Escoburia(misspelled) version. he knows how to get unsupported gameloft games working on prime. I also got Oregon settlers to work also. I have yet to install his versions of Tin Tin and Nova2. I had nova2 before but wasn't the tablet version. it had the little X in right hand corner. this new version is modded for tf101 so hopefully its the official tablet version.

@ Demandarin
Tin Tin & Nova 2 work fine I've had them a while

Doktaphex said:
The issue is that AOKP on the Prime makes that tablet report to the market as ASUS eepad rather than ASUS eepad Transformer TF201, or something like that. Jermaine is working on fixing this issue, so in time it will work. Have patience.
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Thanks, good to know.

flub said:
@ Demandarin
Tin Tin & Nova 2 work fine I've had them a while
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How'd you get nova 2 to work. I was able to trick market to allow me to DL it once. Before it would say your device not compatible in Google play it had a install button for it. I quickly hit it before it went away and it let me dl it but once I try to open the game it says not compatible and to request a refund.
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can not update shadowgun thd loaded initially by gamestop

friends,
i got my tfp from gamestop. it came bundled with shadowgun thd. there was a recent update to this game to make it better for tegra3.
issue is that i cant download the update from market! get an error that i did not purchase it!
anyone has been able to resolve this yet?
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I got the same thing. The one that came from Gamestop is the Tegra3 version. if nothing major wasn't added, which I didn't notice, I wouldn't sweat it. Same goes for Sonic CD. there is an update but won't let you update from market.
Another reason why pre-installed apps are bad. They are installed the same way a pirated application would be installed. You have not actually bought Shadowgun, you simply have it installed.
To get future updates you either have to 'pirate it again' or buy it from the Market.
properly preinstalled apps are able to be updated (when they're baked into the rom) but the way gamestop has just sideloaded these apps is really annoying, aside from not being able to update them, unless you backup the apk, you will lose the app if you do a system wipe.
i don't know how else they could have given them to us, as afaik android doesn't have things like redemption tokens/keys in the same manner as you get extra stuff with xbox games, but they def need a better way than what they have done.
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Another reason why pre-installed apps are bad. They are installed the same way a pirated application would be installed. You have not actually bought Shadowgun, you simply have it installed.
To get future updates you either have to 'pirate it again' or buy it from the Market.
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Yes, I still have problems with Google Goggles, Google Music and other pre-installed apps on my Nexus One. These never report updates and I have to jump through hoops to update them, and these are Google Apps on a Google Device. At least these are free so its just a frustration. For your pre-installed paid apps, you normally need to get those updates from the manufacturer who updates them in their normal update. However, since Gamestop is not the manufacturer I would say you are unlikely to get any updates to your free apps unless you go out and buy them.
Yeah did I factory reset and lost all the GS games:/ looked at the Gs site they should at least made it possible for those that purchased it through GS to be able to redownload it through our account somehow.
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jjdevega said:
Yeah did I factory reset and lost all the GS games:/ looked at the Gs site they should at least made it possible for those that purchased it through GS to be able to redownload it through our account somehow.
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I bet they plan on making a version of impulse for android which would be a pre install app store for this stuff. They are just not on the ball since they had to buy that product from Stardock and its been obvious they do not have developers to keep it up.
So, which version do those of us who have the GS TFP have?
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So, which version do those of us who have the GS TFP have?
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Its not so much a version but a package. I would imagine you have the Tegra 3 version, but this was probably a Gamestop package that does not match the market package. This is why it does not update.
You should be able to go into your Manage Applications setting and find the version number installed. You can then compare this with the version listed in the description of the app in the market. This will tell you whether it matches or how different they are.
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So, which version do those of us who have the GS TFP have?
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it's the THD version, probably the first one (1.0)
UmbraeSoulsbane said:
Its not so much a version but a package. I would imagine you have the Tegra 3 version, but this was probably a Gamestop package that does not match the market package. This is why it does not update.
You should be able to go into your Manage Applications setting and find the version number installed. You can then compare this with the version listed in the description of the app in the market. This will tell you whether it matches or how different they are.
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the reason they don't update is they were sideloaded, so the cert/key/liscence doesn't check out when the market looks for it to update.
what if i uninstall the game and install it again from the backup apk. i recall the first time i opened the game it downloaded. maybe when it downloads this time, we may get the new version of the game!
would this work?
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I talked with my local district manager of GS and told him of this issue. He said he would let the regional manager know and have him pass it up to corporate GS about it. He called BS on this as well. He seemed like A cool guy. I have his number now and will call back in a week or so. And ask. If he has. Heard anything about this
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what if i uninstall the game and install it again from the backup apk. i recall the first time i opened the game it downloaded. maybe when it downloads this time, we may get the new version of the game!
would this work?
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no, what it downloads is the game data (textures and such) if those are updated for some reason, it will download the latest ones, but the app updates won't change since the apk is still the old version. BUT for backup purposes, a TiB of the apk works fine, i had luckily backed mine up (on the microSD card)and had to wipe my tablet, and was able to restore it just fine.
doeboy1984 said:
I talked with my local district manager of GS and told him of this issue. He said he would let the regional manager know and have him pass it up to corporate GS about it. He called BS on this as well. He seemed like A cool guy. I have his number now and will call back in a week or so. And ask. If he has. Heard anything about this
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what are you calling BS on? the fact that the app won't update through the market? because it won't.
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what are you calling BS on? the fact that the app won't update through the market? because it won't.
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He said that it was BS that GS would release something that you don't technically own. He said we should be able to update the apps when the update does come up since we paid for the apps when we purchased the tablet. He is going to let the regional manager know this and try to get an answer for me/us about what we can do about this. Like I said he was pretty cool about everything.
doeboy1984 said:
He said that it was BS that GS would release something that you don't technically own. He said we should be able to update the apps when the update does come up since we paid for the apps when we purchased the tablet. He is going to let the regional manager know this and try to get an answer for me/us about what we can do about this. Like I said he was pretty cool about everything.
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Well you do own it. They just didn't use an established market (sideloading instead), didn't provide you a hardcopy or remote backup, and did not provide a way to keep it up to date. What's BS is how clueless Gamestop is about technology and specifically Android.
Although I don't have a GS version, I am very interested in what you find out. GS has been trying to get into the tablet market and how they handle this would be a good indication on how successful they will be at it.
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He said that it was BS that GS would release something that you don't technically own. He said we should be able to update the apps when the update does come up since we paid for the apps when we purchased the tablet. He is going to let the regional manager know this and try to get an answer for me/us about what we can do about this. Like I said he was pretty cool about everything.
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ah, i get it now he called the situation bull****, not the "people are lying" bull****.
i would also very much like to hear their response, as i lost my riptide when i wiped and want it back!
I am also interested in hearing the response.
adiliyo said:
ah, i get it now he called the situation bull****, not the "people are lying" bull****.
i would also very much like to hear their response, as i lost my riptide when i wiped and want it back!
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where, thru astro or ES file explorer, would I find the apk for apps we installed or ones that Gamestop installed? what's the directory
demandarin said:
where, thru astro or ES file explorer, would I find the apk for apps we installed or ones that Gamestop installed? what's the directory
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do an app backup from astro. then u can fid apk's in the backup folder.
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I used titanium backup, but they should be in /system/app
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[request] Help with NBA Jam

So I bought NBA Jam on Google Play today, which works great on my i9100. I tried to copy it over to my touchpad, and am having no luck so far. I copied the com folder from android/data and installed the akp, but it still bounces off EA's servers and times out for some reason.
tl;dr Has anyone gotten NBA Jam working on the touchpad without resorting to piracy? Thanks
Have you tried downloading it from Google Play? Do you use the same account on both devices?
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Same account, but play won't let me download it to my touchpad even though my Build.Prop is modded. :/
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leftovermagic said:
Same account, but play won't let me download it to my touchpad even though my Build.Prop is modded. :/
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It might just be that. My app was causing issues with modified Build Props too. If you have a back up of your Build Prop prior to tweaking it, try to load it up.
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Are you on ics ? From my understanding, the game doesn't work with ics at thus point in time.
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Figures... Thanks team
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This game does work for ICS. I run it on my g2 with andromedous rom and it works fine. I tried every which way of getting it on my touchpad but it won't work. Titanium backup way didn't do it. I manually placed the sd data and it still won't play. Seems like most EA games have problem with touchpad.
edit: i just tried to change my dpi from 120 to 160 and still no go. manually place sd data. tried to d/l data....nothing. i keep trying and will let you guys know if i get it working somehow.
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I have been unable to get a single EA game to work on the touchpad, I just get 5002 errors... EA blows!
nolimit06 said:
I have been unable to get a single EA game to work on the touchpad, I just get 5002 errors... EA blows!
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i tried changing build prop to my g2 cuz it plays fine and i still get the error. i got it to load if use chain fire but it chrashes at loading screen. almost.
sheehaaj said:
Are you on ics ? From my understanding, the game doesn't work with ics at thus point in time.
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works on my transformer with the official ICS. im getting a touchpad by the end of the week, ill post my results.
When I try downloading Sims Freeplay, I get the same 5002 error as well. Haven't tried NBA jam yet.
Only EA game I got to work is Madden NFL 12.
For all EA Games, we can't download the SD Data due to a "5002" country gate error. This is the "workaround" that EA provided me with. I haven't tried it yet because I haven't had the time. Good luck:
"
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Electronic Arts and for taking the time to write us with your thoughts and questions regarding Dead Space and the 5002 error you're receiving.
I apologize for the delay in my response, and I understand how frustrating this issue can be. I'll do everything I can to resolve this for you!
This is a possible workaround for the issue you're experiencing. Note: This requires another android device, such as a phone for the workaround.
Download the game and any updates to your android phone, then copy the files to the same location on the Tablet device, the file location should be:
/android/data/com.ea.deadspace_na
There may be a couple of other drivers you may need to also install.
This is a possible workaround, and I cannot guarantee this may work, but it's one solution some of our customers have mentioned success with!"
I've had dead space and need for speed hot pursuit working. I used a titanium backup from my g2. Usually works because they both snapdragon andreno series.
Nba jam just won't do anything. I've exausted every possible way one can get a game to work. It will not work. Better luck to someone else.
Btw, the game is worth the headache if some1 does make it work. It play on g2 and is amazing. So much fun.
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havikx said:
I've had dead space and need for speed hot pursuit working. I used a titanium backup from my g2. Usually works because they both snapdragon andreno series.
Nba jam just won't do anything. I've exausted every possible way one can get a game to work. It will not work. Better luck to someone else.
Btw, the game is worth the headache if some1 does make it work. It play on g2 and is amazing. So much fun.
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How did you get hot pursuit to work? I says it says it needs download and then doesn't download, stays at 0%
wuyanks said:
For all EA Games, we can't download the SD Data due to a "5002" country gate error. This is the "workaround" that EA provided me with. I haven't tried it yet because I haven't had the time. Good luck:
"
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Electronic Arts and for taking the time to write us with your thoughts and questions regarding Dead Space and the 5002 error you're receiving.
I apologize for the delay in my response, and I understand how frustrating this issue can be. I'll do everything I can to resolve this for you!
This is a possible workaround for the issue you're experiencing. Note: This requires another android device, such as a phone for the workaround.
Download the game and any updates to your android phone, then copy the files to the same location on the Tablet device, the file location should be:
/android/data/com.ea.deadspace_na
There may be a couple of other drivers you may need to also install.
This is a possible workaround, and I cannot guarantee this may work, but it's one solution some of our customers have mentioned success with!"
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Tried it out on my t mobile Samsung galaxy s2 to my hptouchpad sadly it didnt work
nyamd20 said:
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Tried it out on my t mobile Samsung galaxy s2 to my hptouchpad sadly it didnt work
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you may need to use an adreno device to get the data files...
can some1 please pm me the sdcard data from their phone or tab? I have data for andreno snapdragon but only mobile data. Not sure of there is tablet data. I'm looking for power vr or nvidia data. Anything I don't have. Hopefully a combo of diff data and ch#infire tweaks .... something will take.
Is trade SD data "piracy"? I should think not. If it is... my bad. Disregard.
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you may need to use an adreno device to get the data files...
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Did you get it to work?, and if you did can you post data files or email me it.
sheehaaj said:
Are you on ics ? From my understanding, the game doesn't work with ics at thus point in time.
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works on my prime quite well
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Shadowgun THD "The Leftover" expansion pack added today (3/20)

Market link for those who don't already have the game.
Don't have to purchase it either, though I'm not sure if that was already the case or not with the non-THD version. Anyway, just a heads up.
Thanks for the heads up. For some reason it wasn't showing as having an update available but going into the app showed it. I suppose I'd best get on with playing the original game to see what the expansion is like hehe
how do I update the gamestop version?
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how do I update the gamestop version?
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Unfortunately, you don't. If it wasn't purchased in the market, you don't get an update. At least not that I have seen.
ZebTheCalvinist said:
Unfortunately, you don't. If it wasn't purchased in the market, you don't get an update. At least not that I have seen.
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Thats lame. Maybe if I email madfinger they'll help me out.
Does anyone know when the multiplayer for this comes out? Unfortunately it'll be a "freemium" title (must. not. soapbox. grrr.), but I'm still interested in trying it out.
TremF said:
Thanks for the heads up. For some reason it wasn't showing as having an update available but going into the app showed it. I suppose I'd best get on with playing the original game to see what the expansion is like hehe
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How? I opened the app - nothing
I received mine through a market update, so to each their own.
even
I think this update/addon may have fixed an issue I had with loading up level 7... it was not working for me prior to this update, and I'm now happy that it is loading up fine...
Got the update. For some reason the market was not showing me the update button last night. Thanks for the heads up. This is my second favorite game on my Prime behind Soulcraft.
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How? I opened the app - nothing
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Sorry, I meant going into the app on the market not going into the app itself. The market did'nt show an update available how it usually does but clicking the app for details showed the update.
anyone figured out how to update the gamestop version?
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tdrussell said:
anyone figured out how to update the gamestop version?
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Hello Keith
Unfortunately there is no other possibility than bying a THD version on the market to be able to update because right now the game is not connected to your google account so your are not able to update a paid app through the Android market. I recommend contacting the seller of your Prime. I hope they will be able to help you somehow.
looks like we're sol.
ickkii said:
Hello Keith
Unfortunately there is no other possibility than bying a THD version on the market to be able to update because right now the game is not connected to your google account so your are not able to update a paid app through the Android market. I recommend contacting the seller of your Prime. I hope they will be able to help you somehow.
looks like we're sol.
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actually I wrote the developer Friday and told him my situation. couldn't update Gamestop version. so i ended up deleting it to try to by the one from marketplace. well that won't work either. reason being even after deleting the marketplace shows the game as purchased. but when I try to download and install it, it stops and tells me the app hasn't been purchased. so now I'm out of Gamestop version and unable to buy the marketplace version either. I asked them if they could help my situation out by emailing me the apk or something.
I heard back from the developer shortly after I wrote him on Friday and he said he could help me out on Monday. so I'm hoping he will resolve this. I also mentioned others are having same issue as me. I sent a copy of my email to the actual developer and a copy to the madfinger email address.
ill update in this thread on what happens.
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actually I wrote the developer Friday and told him my situation. couldn't update Gamestop version. so i ended up deleting it to try to by the one from marketplace. well that won't work either. reason being even after deleting the marketplace shows the game as purchased. but when I try to download and install it, it stops and tells me the app hasn't been purchased. so now I'm out of Gamestop version and unable to buy the marketplace version either. I asked them if they could help my situation out by emailing me the apk or something.
I heard back from the developer shortly after I wrote him on Friday and he said he could help me out on Monday. so I'm hoping he will resolve this. I also mentioned others are having same issue as me. I sent a copy of my email to the actual developer and a copy to the madfinger email address.
ill update in this thread on what happens.
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I wrote the devs too and they told me I had to buy it from the market or "contact your seller."
Guess I'll be writing GameStop now :/
Update: Good news and sorta bad news
The developer wrote me back today and sent me the latest version of shadowgun apk, The LeftOver pack version. It installed just fine and everything.
BAD NEWS is he sent me the regular version one..lmfao I just wrote him back telling him I had ShadowgunTHD version. The one optimized for tegra3 devices. I asked him if he could send me the apk for THD version. If not then its still cool, and I appreciated his help. He asked me not to redistribute also.
Has anyone noticed their Shadowgun freezing up after playing a while or screen gets stuck n starts jumping? This happened on a later level in Thd version I had. Now its doing it in the regular version playing expansion pack levels also. I got only so far through levels then it'll freeze up. At first I was thinking because I have force gpu rendering on but this happens whether its off or on. The expansion pack, for the little bit I got to play seemed cool. The new levels and weapon. But I thought this added online multiplayer deathmatch modes also. If so, where is it at?
Also happens sometimes playing Six guns. I hate it when it happens. Its not like I'm running low on memory or something.
I get some freezing issues on Shadow gun every now and then, but not regularly. I also have to restart the Prime I order to get it working normally after it happens.
Gamestop has yet to reply to my inquiry about upgrading their pre-installed Shadowgun THD game. Has anyone else tried to contact them about this?

[Q] Got my new Asus TF Prime TF201 :) Things to do?

Hello All,
My first post here - I just got my new Asus TF Prime today... Beautiful tablet
I just have a couple of q's - Is there anything I should do first up, after I open it and charge it?
I have to do the upgrade to android 4.0 and I saw the instructions in the Asus TF Prime support page. Is that the easiest / best way? I saw that there are 10 different firmware versions and they do mention instructions on how to get the correct firmware. But for some reason, I find it confusing. Can someone let me know how to chose the right firmware for upgrade? I am in Helsinki, Finland and I got the TF Prime from Helsinki, Finland.
Is it necessary for me to install a security suite on the tablet?
PS., I have seen the wonderful accessories guide here and I plan to get some soon like the stylus / cover...
Thanks and see you all around.. Cheers.
Step 1: avoid trolls/douchebags that flood this forum nowadays....
anyway once you are charged up go into the settings then about tablet and check for new firmware and upgrade to ICS. Then you need to decide if you want to root the tablet or not.
After you update to ICS, do a factory reset, for silky smooth operating...
Congrats
fonduekid said:
Hello All,
My first post here - I just got my new Asus TF Prime today... Beautiful tablet
I just have a couple of q's - Is there anything I should do first up, after I open it and charge it?
I have to do the upgrade to android 4.0 and I saw the instructions in the Asus TF Prime support page. Is that the easiest / best way? I saw that there are 10 different firmware versions and they do mention instructions on how to get the correct firmware. But for some reason, I find it confusing. Can someone let me know how to chose the right firmware for upgrade? I am in Helsinki, Finland and I got the TF Prime from Helsinki, Finland.
Is it necessary for me to install a security suite on the tablet?
PS., I have seen the wonderful accessories guide here and I plan to get some soon like the stylus / cover...
Thanks and see you all around.. Cheers.
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Congrats with your TF Prime!
You probably have the WW SKU, so I guess that is the one you should look at that one (Version V9.4.2.15(WW)
Check the SW version under "settings", but I guess yours will be World Wide Rom.
Enjoy your TF Prime, mine has been ordered today.
Cheers!!!
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QFT
Verry important, and do it before you install anything, saves a lot of time.
Step 2: post thread comparing it to The new iPad
Hello people,
Thanks a lot and lol on some msgs...
I am charging it up now and I will check the SW version in a while.. but on the box, I see "Android WW"... so I assume its the android ww rom?
Also, on the keyboard dock sticker, it says "Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich" - Does this mean it has already shipped with the Android 4.0 OS? Anyway, I will check in the settings once I turn it on.
PS., how do I do the factory reset? From within the settings like in any other android 4.0 OS?
Thanks again and cheers.
PPS., I don't have no iPad and so, no comparison..
The good things:
Check out a few games, they rock on the Prime. There are a number of "THD" marked games that give the 3D performance a workout and show off the hardware and display very well. Emulators, especially with a bluetooth joystick paired to it, work great. Check out performance of video with some good movies. Check out Splashtop (comes with the tablet) and if you're inclined, check out Splashtop THD (basically Splashtop but makes higher resolutions available, and smooooooth streaming for HD files). Decide whether to root, add things like CIFS support for connecting to your home network. Put a new launcher on it, organize your shortcuts into folders, get a new wallpaper on it using wallpaper wizardrii, chat with some friends using Skype or Talk.
The preventative steps, to do while in your return period, and before you decide to unlock it...some of these issues may require RMA or a return/repurchase or selection of a different unit for some people:
-Verify it has a serial number shown in settings, and that you are able to receive OTA updates.
-Check out the overall performance of wifi, decide if it's good enough for your needs.
-Check the performance of the GPS. It likely doesn't perform very well.
-Try pairing a bluetooth headset and listening to streaming music or watching a movie over wireless, check out internet speeds with and without bluetooth.
-Check for light bleed along edges of the screen
-If you plan on using the keyboard dock, check out the various threads on cracked screens and decide if you want to take preventative steps or get an extended warranty, etc.
bluefoam said:
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Agreed. Update your tablet before you install any apps and then do a factory reset. Some people noted software glitches after they upgrade their device and it is much easier to to a factory reset before you install a lot of apps.
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fonduekid said:
Also, on the keyboard dock sticker, it says "Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich" - Does this mean it has already shipped with the Android 4.0 OS? Anyway, I will check in the settings once I turn it on.
PS., how do I do the factory reset? From within the settings like in any other android 4.0 OS?
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To check for an update go to Settings > About Tablet > System Firmware Update.
Even though your tablet shipped with ICS, it might not have the latest update for this tablet.
To reset your tablet go to Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
Great ideas for new owners. Got plenty to do looking for problems before downloading any kind of applications.
BUYMECAR said:
Step 3: ????
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Step 3 profit!
Seriously though look for dead pixles, bad light bleed (most seem to have this to some extent) and LCD mura (bright spots seen best on a white background.
then site back and enjoy, go see what recommended apps there are for tablets
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Hi People,
Thanks again for the msgs and info.
I checked and it says Android 4.0.3 in settings (and yes, there is the serial number too).
I am yet to connect to wifi / bluetooth and all that. I will soon. Tablet as such looks great - no defects from the outside..
Btw, I noticed that there is no Swype option as an input method?! Is this true or am I missing something here? If there is no swype, then can I just download the Swype Beta from the official Swype website?
As for the apps., I still haven't installed anything yet.. I will in the coming days There are quiet a few essential apps I need to get in as well as get a micro sd card for 'expanded' memory.. lol (I need the micro sd card, because I'll be working with tons of PDFs and other documents).
Anyway, let me see how it goes Cheers..
fonduekid said:
Hi People,
Thanks again for the msgs and info.
I checked and it says Android 4.0.3 in settings (and yes, there is the serial number too).
I am yet to connect to wifi / bluetooth and all that. I will soon. Tablet as such looks great - no defects from the outside..
Btw, I noticed that there is no Swype option as an input method?! Is this true or am I missing something here? If there is no swype, then can I just download the Swype Beta from the official Swype website?
As for the apps., I still haven't installed anything yet.. I will in the coming days There are quiet a few essential apps I need to get in as well as get a micro sd card for 'expanded' memory.. lol (I need the micro sd card, because I'll be working with tons of PDFs and other documents).
Anyway, let me see how it goes Cheers..
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dropbox is a must!
before u rush off and buy an SD card, just to let you know that it sticks out slight giving a rough edge right where i cold the tablet in landscape mode, was quite annoying. just so you know it doesnt sit in as nicely as the blanker does... if u have an SD card kicking around give it a go and see if its annoying before u splash out...
You cant shave anything off the end of the card, ive tried, the silicone chip is so close to the end
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Hawke84 said:
dropbox is a must!
before u rush off and buy an SD card, just to let you know that it sticks out slight giving a rough edge right where i cold the tablet in landscape mode, was quite annoying. just so you know it doesnt sit in as nicely as the blanker does... if u have an SD card kicking around give it a go and see if its annoying before u splash out...
You cant shave anything off the end of the card, ive tried, the silicone chip is so close to the end
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Of course, yes Dropbox, evernote, Adobe reader (or is there anything better for reading PDFs?), Skype, Opera Mobile etc., are all waiting to get in..
Btw, thanks a lot for the SD Card info. Yes, I do have an SD card lying around - I will check that..
Also, in one of my prev posts., I had asked info about the necessity for a security suite - do I need one? I mean, I don't install apps from outside the google android market in any case... still, do I need a security suite?
And does anyone have any idea for Swype?
Thanks again.
You can download the Swype beta from their website. It works quite nicely on ICS now. There are a few steps required to get Swype up and running, including creating an account on their website, downloading an installer, then the installer downloads and installs the Swype app. But it's worth it, IMO.
I've never used a security suite for my Android devices. Just be judicious in which apps you install.
If you don't mind paying a few bucks for an advanced PDF reader/annotator, consider ezPDF or RepliGo.
Step 4. Determine wherever its faulty or not BEFORE your return to retailer window expires, and never,ever rma it, well obviously unless you are past return window and something fails.
Step 5. Hopefully its all clear, and you can start enjoying it.
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fonduekid said:
Of course, yes Dropbox, evernote, Adobe reader (or is there anything better for reading PDFs?), Skype, Opera Mobile etc., are all waiting to get in..
Btw, thanks a lot for the SD Card info. Yes, I do have an SD card lying around - I will check that..
Also, in one of my prev posts., I had asked info about the necessity for a security suite - do I need one? I mean, I don't install apps from outside the google android market in any case... still, do I need a security suite?
And does anyone have any idea for Swype?
Thanks again.
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The default Asus software keyboard is swype-like, in that you can slide from one letter to the next. Kind of swype-lite.
If you decide to root and unlock, Read this, very important:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515004
Best thing to do is just stay away from this forum and enjoy your tablet.
Hello again,
Thanks for the msgs (and yes, I'm enjoying this tablet)
Btw, I checked the firmware version: On the TF Prime it says, "IML74K.WW_epad-9.4.2.15-20120221"
and on the Asus website, in the support section for TF Prime, I see "Version V9.4.2.15(WW)" - Is this the one I should be looking at?
Also, As you can see, the version is the same but the dates are different: The one on the Asus website has "2012.02.29 update" where as the system has "20120221"... So should I just leave it as it is or should I update to the new firmware?
I got Swype beta downloaded / installed and its working fine. BT and Wifi are working great as well...
PS., I noticed that, for some reason, when connected to my PC (at work, Win 7 x64, home premium) through USB, it doesn't charge (it charges when I connected to my laptop, Win 7 x86, Ultimate)... Why so?
PPS., Another issue (and yes, I did search and read some threads on a similar issue - notifications do not clear out even after downloading / installing an app!! Is there any way to clear it? For instance, on my SGS2 phone, there is this 'clear' option... but I don't see any such option with the TF Prime. Is there any way to clear those notifications?
Cheers..

Instagram :(

The good news - Instagram for Android is out today. The bad news - shows as incompatible with the Prime
Any way to get around that?
Download it on your phone and if you can use TiBu on your phone to back it up (root required), then copy the .apk backup to your prime; you can install the app. Couldn't tell you if it works, but that's how I move apps from my phone to tablet when I see that incompatibility message.
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If you can use TiBu on your phone to download and back it up (root required), then copy the .apk backup to your prime, you can install the app. Couldn't tell you if it works, but that's how I move apps from my phone to tablet when I see that incompatibility message.
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Yeah, works fine so it seems... I just transferred the apk from thr /data/app folder to my prime and installed it. Haven't logged in yet but installed and opened fine.
Just download the .apk online, it is funny they are listing it as incompatible because it seems to be tablet optimized.
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nice, i just installed it on my evo thanks
I grabbed the apk and it seems to work fine on the prime!
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I grabbed the apk and it seems to work fine on the prime!
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just checked i tryed to add a picture...doesnt let me...i tried from album and from the camera..it just shows a while screen and closes the camera buu we can still see the pictures tho
yeah i discovered pretty quickly that trying to edit a photo crashes it. well at least you can poke around a bit.
cwoodard73 said:
yeah i discovered pretty quickly that trying to edit a photo crashes it. well at least you can poke around a bit.
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+1. Having the same issue with my prime...but works flawlessly on my SexyGnexy.
Strange issue with Instagram.. I am unable to update/refresh stream over wifi on my TFP or my phone.. If I turn off wifi on my Epic Touch and use 3g or 4g it will refresh. Its just wifi thats giving me the issue, so its useless on TFP right now..
there was another update for the app. hopefully it added fixes and will be prime compatible soon.
demandarin said:
there was another update for the app. hopefully it added fixes and will be prime compatible soon.
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ditto
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Strange issue with Instagram.. I am unable to update/refresh stream over wifi on my TFP or my phone.. If I turn off wifi on my Epic Touch and use 3g or 4g it will refresh. Its just wifi thats giving me the issue, so its useless on TFP right now..
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I have that same issue to on my T989
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The 1.0.2 update seems to be working well on my Prime.
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still can't edit photos on my prime with the most recent update.
Could someone poste the apk? Thanks
Hey OP turn that frown upside-down, they just updated it and it shows for our prime's now!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...lets-wi-fi-handsets-sd-installation-and-more/
Downloading right now...
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Hey OP turn that frown upside-down, they just updated it and it shows for our prime's now!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...lets-wi-fi-handsets-sd-installation-and-more/
Downloading right now...
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Not sure how it shows for you but it doesn't for me.
Even their FAQ says:
Tablets with NVIDIA Tegra 3 graphics chips, including the Asus Transformer Prime, are not supported at this time. We're currently investigating this issue.
Please note that only tablets with support for OpenGL ES 2, with the exception of tablets with the graphics chips mentioned above, are capable of running Instagram at this time.
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http://help.instagram.com/customer/...-3-graphics-cards-not-supported-android-only-
Tearing
Anyone else getting tearing after taking a picture?
Just showed as available on Play... installed and off to test...
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