Before you jump on me about a manual update, know that I've already contacted Asus, and they got back to me about 3 weeks later telling me to manually update my Prime. Tried it, but it didn't work. (The ones available for download on the site are for WW serial numbers)
Here's the problem: I still haven't gotten ICS on my Prime with an HTK75 serial code. I haven't found any really recent post on this (but a lot of similar issues on TF101s with the same serial number), and was just wondering if you guys have the same issue. Been trying to fix this for months, so this might be my last hope. I know that there has been a serial issue, but most of you guys seem to have gotten that fixed... any help? Or is it possible that Asus still hasn't made a fix for this serial?
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By the way, I tried asking this question back when the serial code reboot problem was a real issue, but no one had an answer.
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you need to find the thread on serial number fix that a developer came up with. I think its bumblebee or something. he has another name up here also. but he made a serial fix so you can manually enter in your serial number in the prime and it'll stick. l think you'll be able to update after that. or you can pm Gary keys with the issue if you looking for am official fix.
Thank you so much!
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demandarin said:
you need to find the thread on serial number fix that a developer came up with. I think its bumblebee or something. he has another name up here also. but he made a serial fix so you can manually enter in your serial number in the prime and it'll stick. l think you'll be able to update after that. or you can pm Gary keys with the issue if you looking for am official fix.
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So, you're saying he should root his device, apply a fix that hasn't worked for anyone, then contact Gary, whose posts are sporadic and whose personal interactions with forum members are even more rare, as opposed to contacting Asus customer service (you know, like it says to do in the product manual)? The serial number will stick with the fix that was posted, but it doesn't get you OTA updates. Gary is not authorizing RMA's, as far as I know, and he doesn't have an "official fix" beyond manually updating the firmware...so far, Gary has added conjecture and a few "try this"'s to the conversation, but mostly lots and lots of needless delay to an otherwise straightforward RMA process for a bug that simply goes on (for all but one poster here) until you RMA the unit to Asus.
Frankly, if the serial number developer "fix" would or could present any sort of obstacle to the RMA process, even via a simple delay to starting the RMA process, I'd advise you to avoid it, and advise others against prescribing it.
So far, there is only one user I know of who had the serial number problem and got it to work without an RMA, the rest are still without OTA updates....except for those who have completed the RMA process. Incidentally, the bootloader unlock tool will also not work for Prime owners with the serial number bug.
My advice is to begin the RMA process now, not later. So far, there has been nothing from Gary or Asus engineering that suggests waiting or monkeying around will do you any good. And guess what? The guys at Asus support will walk you through a manual update just as Gary will suggest to do.
Thanks, I think I'll try once again to contact Asus. I've never seen another Prime with the same serial, though, so if for some reason I still can't get it to work, I'll try what the first commenter said. Either way, thanks guys. I now have a couple new lead on finally getting this to work...
EDIT: I just got off the phone with Asus Tech Support. They were very helpful. Looks like I'm going through the RMA process.
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How many of you have settings/about/status stating that your serial number is unkown?
I am trying to figure out if this is a flaw or if its no big deal. Also want to know if this is what is causing me from not getting any ota update yet.
djsaad1 said:
How many of you have settings/about/status stating that your serial number is unkown?
I am trying to figure out if this is a flaw or if its no big deal. Also want to know if this is what is causing me from not getting any ota update yet.
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Shows my serial just fine
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Before reading the second part of your post I was thinking that. I too have no serial number listed and am not getting OTA updates.
mine shows up, too
Scumbag Inc. said:
Before reading the second part of your post I was thinking that. I too have no serial number listed and am not getting OTA updates.
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Quite funny that we are both in Austin and we both don't have serial numbers
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Before reading the second part of your post I was thinking that. I too have no serial number listed and am not getting OTA updates.
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Add one more to the list. I've done multiple factory resets to no avail.
Additional info as FYI
Purchased from Best Buy
Actual serial number ends with 32919
Shows up here too, and match the label near charge port, mine from BB
so far there are 3 of us with no serial number and no OTA and at least 2 of the 3 bought from best buy
Mine`s a champagne from Abt
ive had several posts about this and i do correlate not being able to get ota updates because it is showing serial number unknown. Mine is a US unit bought from best buy.
I really hope mine doesn't have this problem... I ordered mine from best buy and it should be here sometime today..
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I bought mine from Gamestop and I don't have a serial number as well and no OTA updates either.
Well looks Like we solved this mystery as to why some can't get ota updates ....now for the person who solves this puzzle they will get a nice shiny reward!
I wouldn't mind if mine had this problem. I never accept ota updates after i am rooted anyway. And if you have no serial number what will Asus copy to void your warranty when you use their bootloader unlocker.
Evo_Shift said:
I wouldn't mind if mine had this problem. I never accept ota updates after i am rooted anyway. And if you have no serial number what will Asus copy to void your warranty when you use their bootloader unlocker.
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We have a serial on box and outside of tablet but not in the actual about tablet area under settings. Not a big deal not to be able to do ota updates but it may delay us getting ics which sucks.
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Before reading the second part of your post I was thinking that. I too have no serial number listed and am not getting OTA updates.
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where did you get your prime.
integratyper said:
We have a serial on box and outside of tablet but not in the actual about tablet area under settings. Not a big deal not to be able to do ota updates but it may delay us getting ics which sucks.
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Yeah, not getting OTA-update is not a problem. But the waiting time until they put the latest firmware on their server is annoying.
I think everybody who has the problem should write Asus. It's the only way that they will start to look into this.
Have any of you tried to update via a microSD card?
The procedure is here.
note: the document ("Updated Version of SOP(English)") references TF101, but was present in the "manuals" section for the TF201 at support.asus.com.
curreyr said:
Have any of you tried to update via a microSD card?
The procedure is here.
note: the document ("Updated Version of SOP(English)") references TF101, but was present in the "manuals" section for the TF201 at support.asus.com.
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The problem is asus hasn't posted the newest firmware. If someone with root could just get us the latest zip from their updated prime we would be able to update via sd card.
Asus
has anyone spoken to ASUS support on any offical issue?
Could be a group of productions models have defects. id check with ASUS incase it affects your warrenty.
Provided their hotlines link for direct
http://support.asus.com/Hotlines.aspx?SLanguage=en
Well I called Asus before their official statement and they gave me a RMA to send it in, they stated its a known issue with the Bluetooth, Wifi and gps and that sending it in will get it fixed. well later on that day Asus made their statement about the GPS. I just got off the phone wiht Asus support again to clarify that they can fix the issue. The tech stated that sending it in will fix the issue and he kept saying something about them replacing the Bezel? not sure what exactly that means. I also asked what happens if i get it back and is still isn't working since I bought a product advertised with working GPS, he said they will do everything to make me happy, I asked would they refund me my money and he said if they cant get the GPS to work yes, Asus will refund me my money. I also added in the RMA the blight Backlight bleed on the right hand side. he said that they will address that issue also.
I will keep you guys up to date on what happens.
Update 1/5- well just talked to aaron in the escalation dept and he actually talked to the repair center and apparently when i send it in they will be removing the GPS completely and i wont have it once its returned, i did bring up that i apid for something and now it wont have it when i get it back. He actually suggested that I return it to best buy for a full refund This is amazing im very disappointed i love this tablet other than this and the light bleed issue. looks like im going back to my Xoom
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Well I called Asus before their official statement and they gave me a RMA to send it in, they stated its a known issue with the Bluetooth, Wifi and gps and that sending it in will get it fixed. well later on that day Asus made their statement about the GPS. I just got off the phone wiht Asus support again to clarify that they can fix the issue. The tech stated that sending it in will fix the issue and he kept saying something about them replacing the Bezel? not sure what exactly that means. I also asked what happens if i get it back and is still isn't working since I bought a product advertised with working GPS, he said they will do everything to make me happy, I asked would they refund me my money and he said if they cant get the GPS to work yes, Asus will refund me my money. I also added in the RMA the blight Backlight bleed on the right hand side. he said that they will address that issue also.
I will keep you guys up to date on what happens.
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Thanks (given) for an excellent write-up.
I (and I'm sure others) will look forward to the results.
you should post a number...
Also, did they tell you how long it would take to return?
Please be sure to post up
1. how long the turn around time was
2. did they fix the GPS issue
3. can you notice anything physically that changed
4. did they wipe and factory reset your tablet or was it loaded with all your software and settings just as when you sent it in
BTW, the bezel is generally the rim around the top glass portion. Thats interesting news.
Please keep us posted on your situation. Also, is there any way you can run a few speed tests at a decent distance away from your router before you send your current unit back, and then compare it to results you get with your new unit? I'm very curious as to whether any fix they do may affect the wifi. Thank you!
Maybe they're replacing the bezel with something more RF-permeable?
ERRR...being a noob on here SUCKS! having to wait 5 minutes between posts. any way the number I called is 1-888-678-3688, they said I would have it back in 7 days.
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ERRR...being a noob on here SUCKS! having to wait 5 minutes between posts. any way the number I called is 1-888-678-3688, they said I would have it back in 7 days.
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just in time for ICS.
where do you ship it to?
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Please be sure to post up
1. how long the turn around time was
2. did they fix the GPS issue
3. can you notice anything physically that changed
4. did they wipe and factory reset your tablet or was it loaded with all your software and settings just as when you sent it in
BTW, the bezel is generally the rim around the top glass portion. Thats interesting news.
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nyijedi said:
Please keep us posted on your situation. Also, is there any way you can run a few speed tests at a decent distance away from your router before you send your current unit back, and then compare it to results you get with your new unit? I'm very curious as to whether any fix they do may affect the wifi. Thank you!
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I plan on doing a factory reset before sending it in. I will run some speed tests before and after .
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I plan on doing a factory reset before sending it in.
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Why? Don't, see if they wipe it. Unless your really worried about personal info? If so, and you do wipe, still make some changes and set some settings and load some apps after your wipe so we/others can see if part of their protocol is to wipe clean and reset the tablets they get back. I hope it is not as setting up ones environment and settings and apps and such is a real PITA.
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where do you ship it to?
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ASUS Service Center
Attn: RMA Dept.,
4051 N. Hwy 121, Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051
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Why? Don't, see if they wipe it. Unless your really worried about personal info? If so, and you do wipe, still make some changes and set some settings and load some apps after your wipe so we/others can see if part of their protocol is to wipe clean and reset the tablets they get back. I hope it is not as setting up ones environment and settings and apps and such is a real PITA.
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He did ask me if they had my permission to reload the OS if needed.
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ASUS Service Center
Attn: RMA Dept.,
4051 N. Hwy 121, Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051
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Lol,thats like 10 minutes from me. wonder if they take walk ins.
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Well I called Asus before their official statement and they gave me a RMA to send it in, they stated its a known issue with the Bluetooth, Wifi and gps and that sending it in will get it fixed. well later on that day Asus made their statement about the GPS. I just got off the phone wiht Asus support again to clarify that they can fix the issue. The tech stated that sending it in will fix the issue and he kept saying something about them replacing the Bezel? not sure what exactly that means. I also asked what happens if i get it back and is still isn't working since I bought a product advertised with working GPS, he said they will do everything to make me happy, I asked would they refund me my money and he said if they cant get the GPS to work yes, Asus will refund me my money. I also added in the RMA the blight Backlight bleed on the right hand side. he said that they will address that issue also.
I will keep you guys up to date on what happens.
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Thanks for sharing. After contemplating just returning the tablet, I think I'm going to do the same and ship for repair. Here in Canada we ship to the RMA department in North Bay. I was told that the GPS would be "fixed" but they didn't guarantee it would meet my "standards". All I asked for was a consistent satellite lock - not too much I hope. They also will look into blacklight bleed near the top right corner; issue with hdmi audio output only being left channel; and the steep decline in wifi signal after about 30 feet. They said the turn around would be 7 business days.
Cheers.
Edit - This is the RMA location in Canada (or maybe just Ontario): http://www.nortek.on.ca/default.aspx. I don't know why they'd send to North Bay, would have though somewhere around Toronto.
I have a feeling all they are going to do is flash the new firmware and that is it...
ICS is coming soon so hopefully that fixes a good amount of issues.
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Why? Don't, see if they wipe it. Unless your really worried about personal info? If so, and you do wipe, still make some changes and set some settings and load some apps after your wipe so we/others can see if part of their protocol is to wipe clean and reset the tablets they get back. I hope it is not as setting up ones environment and settings and apps and such is a real PITA.
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How can I backup everything on the Prime? On my HD2 I use Titanium Backup but that requires root which I don't have.
Very promising, this
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He did ask me if they had my permission to reload the OS if needed.
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Did you have poor/no lock GPS or NO GPS as in no satellites at all (like I have) even if they stop fixing them at some point this is promising. Mine is otherwise perfect, and I am not ready to let go of it yet (Just got it YESTERDAY, LOL!) and my dock comes tomorrow, but if this works out and they don't get backed up with these repairs, 7 days sounds quite reasonable. I HAVE heard tell of them not meeting their estimates, and that could mean 7 days in house, then ship back, but even 10 days would be tolerable I guess.
I plan to wait a few weeks and see how this develops, then go RMA like this, if it works out for you. Awesome post!
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How can I backup everything on the Prime? On my HD2 I use Titanium Backup but that requires root which I don't have.
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So root real fast make a backup and then unroot to send it in. Viperboy has a one click in the dev section
ah, nachoroot? it works and I have titanium BU working fine.
Check rom forum
So I sent a email to Phandroid, TalkAndroid and Droid-Life today asking them to run a story about the many issues because I feel its being swept under the rug due to CES and everything and was hoping ASUS would actually asknowledge the issue if a major site posted it.
I got a response from TalkAndroid just now asking for links to the issues, so lets hope they run the story and ASUS actually has to listen.
For the record, I understand it's a issue that isn't effecting EVERYONE, but it is affect SOME PEOPLE and needs to be addressed. And i'm not only talking about the Wifi/GPS issue, I'm talking about the many people who are stuck with a tablet that reboots every 5 minutes. No one has been given an explanation and that needs to change.
I think it is time Asus release the unlock bootloader so XDA developer can develop ROM that will improve all the issues Asus brougt upon us.
newims2000 said:
I think it is time Asus release the unlock bootloader so XDA developer can develop ROM that will improve all the issues Asus brougt upon us.
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We need the ICS kernel source, too.
So many noobs here that it's hard to tell if there are any ICS issues or not (allowing for one or two failures on new hardware actually being broken). All looks fine to many people.
I found a solution to the install but i dont think it will help everyone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439999
And some people (my friend included) updated ICS out of the box, no installations before hand and had the same issues.
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So many noobs here that it's hard to tell if there are any ICS issues or not (allowing for one or two failures on new hardware actually being broken). All looks fine to many people.
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THIS.
The problem is this forum is filled with garbage posts complaining about some issues that are either inherent to the design or that are tough to quantify (wifi, gps, etc.), and it's hard to distinguish this from real, objectively identifiable issues ICS update issues, including:
1) a small subset of users no longer can use their mobile device to create a wifi hotspot that the Transformer Prime can recognize (ad-hoc/infrastructure mode compatibility issues)
2) some number of users simply cannot update because their Transformer Prime, from the factory, does not have a valid serial number.
NeoteriX said:
THIS.
The problem is this forum is filled with garbage posts complaining about some issues that are either inherent to the design or that are tough to quantify (wifi, gps, etc.), and it's hard to distinguish this from real, objectively identifiable issues ICS update issues, including:
1) a small subset of users no longer can use their mobile device to create a wifi hotspot that the Transformer Prime can recognize (ad-hoc/infrastructure mode compatibility issues)
2) some number of users simply cannot update because their Transformer Prime, from the factory, does not have a valid serial number.
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A friend of mine got his prime yesterday, turned it on and updated to ICS. He can boot but it restarts randomly every few minutes.
DroidHam said:
So I sent a email to Phandroid, TalkAndroid and Droid-Life today asking them to run a story about the many issues because I feel its being swept under the rug due to CES and everything and was hoping ASUS would actually asknowledge the issue if a major site posted it.
I got a response from TalkAndroid just now asking for links to the issues, so lets hope they run the story and ASUS actually has to listen.
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I can tell you that my Prime experience has been great. Build quality, performance, etc...zero complaints. Easily the best Android tablet I've used (and I've used a lot.)
Perception is not reality. With the exception of those with real hardware issues, the complainers can usually be grouped into people with lofty expectations.
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DroidHam said:
A friend of mine got his prime yesterday, turned it on and updated to ICS. He can boot but it restarts randomly every few minutes.
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Sounds like a cache issue. Tell your friend to do a factory reset and he should be fine.
atoy74 said:
I can tell you that my Prime experience has been great. Build quality, performance, etc...zero complaints. Easily the best Android tablet I've used (and I've used a lot.)
Perception is not reality. With the exception of those with real hardware issues, the complainers can usually be grouped into people with lofty expectations.
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Cool, thats awesome, I just want some light shed on all of the issues im reading about. I get mine tomorrow and hope it all goes well, but like I said, a friend of mine opened his last night, immediately upgraded to ICS and now its borked. His was from Best Buy, mines from Gamestop, hope its not the same batch =D
NeoteriX said:
THIS.
The problem is this forum is filled with garbage posts complaining about some issues that are either inherent to the design or that are tough to quantify (wifi, gps, etc.), and it's hard to distinguish this from real, objectively identifiable issues ICS update issues, including:
1) a small subset of users no longer can use their mobile device to create a wifi hotspot that the Transformer Prime can recognize (ad-hoc/infrastructure mode compatibility issues)
2) some number of users simply cannot update because their Transformer Prime, from the factory, does not have a valid serial number.
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You forgot the growing number of people that are getting nothing but restarts and boot loops (myself included). No changes made to the tab. If e can actually boot into ics, it locks up and reboots after a few touch inputs.
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You forgot the growing number of people that are getting nothing but restarts and boot loops (myself included). No changes made to the tab. If e can actually boot into ics, it locks up and reboots after a few touch inputs.
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Do you have a serial # As well? Thats what my friend is experiencing. Someone said to try a factory reset and reinstall ICS, you try that?
Just talked to my friend, he did a factory reset, and when he gets back into HC he gets a reboot before he can even sign into gmail etc, so even after hes back to HC its restarting
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A friend of mine got his prime yesterday, turned it on and updated to ICS. He can boot but it restarts randomly every few minutes.
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I have mine since last friday, worked just fine.
Updated this morning to ICS, since then I have had several reboots.
Restored to factory settings, but it keeps rebooting.
Other then that, no issue's at all.
ogdak said:
I have mine since last friday, worked just fine.
Updated this morning to ICS, since then I have had several reboots.
Restored to factory settings, but it keeps rebooting.
Other then that, no issue's at all.
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Does it reset to ICS or to HC?
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Does it reset to ICS or to HC?
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If it's fully installed ICS then a factory reset will not take it back to HC. If that is happening with your friend's Prime then that is most peculiar.
A few people have had success with draining the battery completely waiting for an hour or so and then rebooting with the charger. It was posted elsewhere on the forum that this method has helped several people who have this constant bootloop issue.
Worth a try for sure.
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Does it reset to ICS or to HC?
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IceCreamSandwich
is it possible to use the link i provided to flash back to HC?
You are also forgetting about the users with no problems on HC, and post ICS update now have horiz bands now running across their displays at random intervals.
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THIS.
The problem is this forum is filled with garbage posts complaining about some issues that are either inherent to the design or that are tough to quantify (wifi, gps, etc.), and it's hard to distinguish this from real, objectively identifiable issues ICS update issues, including:
1) a small subset of users no longer can use their mobile device to create a wifi hotspot that the Transformer Prime can recognize (ad-hoc/infrastructure mode compatibility issues)
2) some number of users simply cannot update because their Transformer Prime, from the factory, does not have a valid serial number.
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I'm not even worried about ICS problems...yes there are some, but it will eventually be fixed by software updates. The real problem are hardware issue. We know the majority does not have good gps, some have poor wifi, and some are saying blutooth is a problem. I have GPS problem myself. All other things will come in time.
Also, my buddy said after his first update it was fine until he upgraded the camera, anyone else?
I'm curious for those who know how the support side of things work, how do you feel about forums like this one here? You have people cooking up all kinds of fixes for the device issues with some success. Does tech support get to test out the idea's and methods that are found here?
If people can open up their units and apply a thin metallic tape and fix the issues on their own, I'd be willing to send mine in to Asus for this type of repair. I don't have the know how or the guts to risk opening mine. (I haven't checked recently to know how well this solution is working on the user end post their fixes but it sounds promising)
Everything is usually strict routine, I doubt they take these experimetal fixes from here and apply them. But if people like Gary forwards successful solutions, then they migt go somewhere.
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i havnt worked officially as tech support, however i did work retail (The Source in Canada) and being in a smaller shop like that people come in expecting you to know your products inside out.
When there is a problem quite often i will come to forums like this to see what sort of fixes people have found. An example:
There was an issue with the SGS I9000 losing signal, crashing, and rebooting. It happened because it couldnt switch properly from 1900 to 850mhz. Dial *#2263# and you can access a menu to manually set the band (850 for canada, FYI).
Granted this was not an "Official" fix, it worked, was easy for the user to do, and when a legit patch was sent down the lines later everything was good.
Another example: A buddy had a I9000 that had faulty firmware. he sent it out to samsung to get fixed and was without a phone for a month and a half. I could have reflashed the stock firmware with Odin (exactly how they would have done) and had his phone back to him in 20 minutes, HOWEVER: If something went wrong, i would be at fault and the warrenty would be void. If SAMSUNG screwed up then THEY would be at fault and have to replace the unit.
If you open your prime to apply any kind of fix, by all means go at it. If it works, great! HOWEVER, if you break something, its your own damn fault and it should void the warrenty. You have two options, one is to let professionals do it, the other is to do it yourself and risk damage, but have it done a lot sooner.
As it should be, you have a choice.
Hello.
Apparently it's possible to remove the "Your device is unlocked" message when the prime boots up.
How is that doable ?
Thx for the help :
CrazyKoala said:
Hello.
Apparently it's possible to remove the "Your device is unlocked" message when the prime boots up.
How is that doable ?
Thx for the help :
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i didnt think it was, where did you get the information from that its possible to remove it?
I encountered message in this forum implying it was possible, threads about swaps between prime and infinity, to finally have the wifi problems solved
i remember reading about something about unlocking the nvflash or something like that
if you're not experienced at these things i wouldn't even suggest looking at it
but if you are you'll know where to search for it
You can remove the message, but that is probably only useful if you want to defraud someone - you can't replace the DRM keys.
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Hello.
Apparently it's possible to remove the "Your device is unlocked" message when the prime boots up.
How is that doable ?
Thx for the help :
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I wonder why mine not showing. Seriously.... it showed when i first unlock my device and after i flashed aoKP, but then i moved to androwook, and lately i noticed tht it didnt show up... idk y...
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Not trying to fraud. I just want to avoid possible problem if I manage to get a swap.
I believe lilstevie had said something to the extent that the "your bootloader is unlocked" message was only added to the .21 and above bootloaders. If there was a way to move to previous ASUS bootloaders(the EBT partition), for example .15 without resulting in a brick, then I presume the message would not show anymore.
For example, flashing the ebtblob.bin for the AndroidRoot.mobi nvflash package will result in a different message showing up in place of the unlocked message.
If you have used nvflash, it won't show up. Also, there is a setting when installing androwook rom to remove the message.
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I encountered message in this forum implying it was possible, threads about swaps between prime and infinity, to finally have the wifi problems solved
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You can remove the message, but that is probably only useful if you want to defraud someone - you can't replace the DRM keys.
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Nvdlash can remove it BUT that won't do anygood. As soon as you unlocked, your prime serial number was sent to Asus. As soon as they enter in your serial number for refund RMA, it will show you unlocked. Then they won't be allowed to proceed.
They have strict guidelines in place. Which they not even really doing refunds anyways. But in an extreme case, or more so at their descretion, there can't be any physical damage at all. You must have reciept. MOre importantly, the firmware can't be modified in any matter. They specifically mentioned rooting and unlocking as examples. Trust me, I know. Which is why I'm kinda pissed right now and kinda regret unlocking.
But they not really doing anymore refunds. People had the chance before GPS dongle was released. Now THST GPS dongle is out in the wild, the refunds from Asus are shutdown basically. Since Asus doesn't sell directly to the customer, the refunds they were doing before were only special cases. Now, its a no go on getting refund from Asus.
Maybe if enough gamestop prime owners make the call, they will adopt same policy as best buy. Its a long shot but worth the effort.
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kokopuphz said:
I believe lilstevie had said something to the extent that the "your bootloader is unlocked" message was only added to the .21 and above bootloaders. If there was a way to move to previous ASUS bootloaders(the EBT partition), for example .15 without resulting in a brick, then I presume the message would not show anymore.
For example, flashing the ebtblob.bin for the AndroidRoot.mobi nvflash package will result in a different message showing up in place of the unlocked message.
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Gage_Hero said:
If you have used nvflash, it won't show up. Also, there is a setting when installing androwook rom to remove the message.
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Doesn't matter, Asus still has serial number I'm their systems that whoever unlocked. Plus there are digital flags of sort that activated upon unlocking. So they have quite a few ways of telling you unlocked. No way around it.
demandarin said:
Maybe if enough gamestop prime owners make the call, they will adopt same policy as best buy. Its a long shot but worth the effort.
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It's more a loophole than policy - if Prime was still in stock/ in the system to be serviced there, people would have to swap out for it instead of being able to apply it to something else. Don't really think theres anything anybody can do outside of 30 days in a normal situation.
NeoMagus said:
It's more a loophole than policy - if Prime was still in stock/ in the system to be serviced there, people would have to swap out for it instead of being able to apply it to something else. Don't really think theres anything anybody can do outside of 30 days in a normal situation.
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Are gamestops still carrying prime or they moved onto the infinity pad and nexus 7?
They've got all 3. Prime & Infinity
Gage_Hero said:
If you have used nvflash, it won't show up. Also, there is a setting when installing androwook rom to remove the message.
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Maybe that's what happen in my prime... but i dont have any idea how....
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Well although GPS was an issue, I could go ahead with this. I am just not as nice when it comes to wifi which is a real problem for me and for a lot of prime owners.
tshoulihane said:
You can remove the message, but that is probably only useful if you want to defraud someone - you can't replace the DRM keys.
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I don't know anyone else, but I want to get rid of it because I think it looks ugly.