Anybody want to share the software upgrade?
The dongle is useless by itself
There was a forced over the air update that went to all primes last Thursday. You should of gotten it already. If not, just check for new updates
I don't think I have that? Is there a version change to firmware or is it an application?
*facepalm*
Settings > About tablet > System Update.
You havent unlocked your bootloader right? Nor rooted your device and changed system files or deleted stock rom files? Only check for updates when you meet the conditions above.
Not unlocked but rooted and it says no update.
I'm on. 21 firmware, what version should I look for?
..lmfao
You won't see any change to firmware. If your device can still receive updates, you already have it. There is no software to look for. Just attach and lock GPS dongle to prime. Then go into settings then location and cut on GPS. You can cut off those other location services and cut off wifi. You can even do a fresh reboot before you attach dongle for a bare bones GPS test. Use GPS test or GPS status test to test it out. When the dongle is attached to prime and GPS is on, it'll work automatically. No special software or program to use it. When its attached, the dongle GPS overrides the internal chip one.
Once again,THERE IS NOTHING TO LOOK FOR. IT WORKS AUTOMATICALLY
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..lmfao
You won't see any change to firmware. If your device can still receive updates, you already have it. There is no software to look for. Just attach and lock GPS dongle to prime. Then go into settings then location and cut on GPS. You can cut off those other location services and cut off wifi. You can even do a fresh reboot before you attach dongle for a bare bones GPS test. Use GPS test or GPS status test to test it out. When the dongle is attached to prime and GPS is on, it'll work automatically. No special software or program to use it. When its attached, the dongle GPS overrides the internal chip one.
Once again,THERE IS NOTHING TO LOOK FOR. IT WORKS AUTOMATICALLY
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My device absolutely should take OTA updates.
However, I did not see an update from last week and there is not firmware changes.
The GPS dongle only says to install the dongle and get a software upgrade. How do I know exactly whether or not I have an upgrade?
I also just got a C3 sn prime and I don't see any software update aside from. 21... this is a tremendous fail on Asus part because I expect to get a taskbar notification or a dot revision upward for any type of software upgrade.
Lastly, cutting off GPS from setting doesn't work. Nothing happens.
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My device absolutely should take OTA updates.
However, I did not see an update from last week and there is not firmware changes.
The GPS dongle only says to install the dongle and get a software upgrade. How do I know exactly whether or not I have an upgrade?
I also just got a C3 sn prime and I don't see any software update aside from. 21... this is a tremendous fail on Asus part because I expect to get a taskbar notification or a dot revision upward for any type of software upgrade.
Lastly, cutting off GPS from setting doesn't work. Nothing happens.
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Nooo...lol. all you need to know is that if you have the latest ICS update, which is .21, then you good. Nothing else is needed nor is there any firmware change to see.
Just plug the dang thing up to prime and cut GPS on and it'll work..lmfao. just kidding but that's really all you have to do. Just make to sure to lock dongle to prime and have wifi off if you want to see how well the GPS works by itself. Like I said before, when dongle is attached to prime, and you cut on GPS, the prime will automatically use the GPS in the dongle. There won't be nothing to see or whatever to let you know dongle is being used instead. Prime already has latest change to make dongle override the internal GPS.
Or just follow the included instructions or in the PDF manual. Its really not complicated at all. Very simple. Just plug it up to prime and cut GPS on. If you already on .21 then don't worry anymore about the software. It'll work automatically. You making it more complicated than it really is.
I was the one who had one first and did the Gps dongle test thread several days ago. So I know how it operates. Any other questions just ask here or send me a pm.
There is no PDF manual...the shipment is just a plastic thing with 2 lines on the sticker as instruction.
I got the. 21 ota update a month ago not last week...so I'm not sure if I have the gps dongle update or not...
Does anyone not see the implication of Asus pushing an update without any notification or dot revision?
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There is no PDF manual...the shipment is just a plastic thing with 2 lines on the sticker as instruction.
I got the. 21 ota update a month ago not last week...so I'm not sure if I have the gps dongle update or not...
Does anyone not see the implication of Asus pushing an update without any notification or dot revision?
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Just forget about the pushed update. I should've never mentioned that in my thread as now people are getting it confused.
This is the last thing I can say to help, IF YOU ALREADY ON .21 UPDATE, THEN DONT WORRY. YOUR PRIME WILL AUTOMATICALLY SUPPORT THE DONGLE. You can read the manual in my GPS dongle test thread. You keep worrying about the pushed firmware but there is no need to worry about it. All you need is to be on .21. That's it. If you are, then just plug upbdongle and cut on GPS.
Why make this complicated when its the exact opposite.
I will update my thread to clear confusion up. People worrying to much about seeing a change in firmware when there is none to be seen. It was just an addition pushed to
21. There is no physical proof or oindicator to show that. If you on. 21 update, then forget about everything else....sheesh..lol
Are we really getting our dongles this quick? Anyone know of a way to check shipping status?
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Are we really getting our dongles this quick? Anyone know of a way to check shipping status?
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Yep, people are receiving them already. You can log on to your Asus account. Then click on GPS dongle status tab on left side near the bottom. It'll pull up your. Dongle info and tell you if its shipped off already or not. Doesn't go into more detail than THST. Like it won't tell you tracking info. It'll just say shipped off or still processing.
Yeah, but what about the FW update I need?
I don't have the dongle yet, but I need to get that FW update from last week, or else mine won't work. Why doesn't Asus explain how to get the software? I need the software?
Do YOU have the software? Can you give me the software, or tell me where can I get the software? I just want to know that when I get it I will be able to get the software.
Where oh where is the dot upgrade software?
Cause, if I understand you correctly, it won't work without the upgrade to firmware with software, right?
Wow, this must be the craziest thread I have read here on XDA in all my years! What part dont some of you understand...if you have os .21, you are good to go. Did the OP even plug in the GPS device and turned on GPS in settings??!
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Wow, this must be the craziest thread I have read here on XDA in all my years! What part dont some of you understand...if you have os .21, you are good to go. Did the OP even plug in the GPS device and turned on GPS in settings??!
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+1 this thread gives me a headache.
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+1 this thread gives me a headache.
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I smell trolls...
Wysyłane z mojego Transformer Prime TF201 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
SmartAs$Phone said:
I don't have the dongle yet, but I need to get that FW update from last week, or else mine won't work. Why doesn't Asus explain how to get the software? I need the software?
Do YOU have the software? Can you give me the software, or tell me where can I get the software? I just want to know that when I get it I will be able to get the software.
Where oh where is the dot upgrade software?
Cause, if I understand you correctly, it won't work without the upgrade to firmware with software, right?
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Actually I think this is very very SUBTLE sarcasm
Sorry folks,
I think the confusion stems from the first reply where it says a force update was pushed to our devices last week.
I didn't notice any update from last week at all, the .21 update was pushed a month ago.
If Asus did push an update without reving up the FW revision number or providing a notification, then there is a serious concern from me as an end user because there will be no traceability to what is actually done to my device which I purchased.
So, in a nut shell, the confusion stems from someone saying the update was pushed last week...
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Yep, people are receiving them already. You can log on to your Asus account. Then click on GPS dongle status tab on left side near the bottom. It'll pull up your. Dongle info and tell you if its shipped off already or not. Doesn't go into more detail than THST. Like it won't tell you tracking info. It'll just say shipped off or still processing.
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Hey demandarin , maybe you have the answer since you are closer to Asus regarding the GPS dongle. Are rooted and unlocked Prime owners getting one? Thanks...
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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.
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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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
I felt very fortunate last week when HHgreg apparently priced the prime incorrectly for $399.00. I immediately ordered one online and my local store had it in stock. First thing I did when I opened it up was to check for the ICS update and it started downloading it. My battery was at about 27% when the update started downloading and at around 20% when I attempted to install. After the install was complete I had the same issue as many others in that the screen banding was happening and so I called HHgreg to see if I could exchange it. The reason I mention battery % was that I had read somewhere that if the update was completed on a low battery that it could cause the issue that I experienced. They had one more in stock and allowed me to exchange. The next one I received was one with the serial number issue that would not even recognize there was an update available. I am now waiting on my third tablet to arrive but wandering if I should keep it. I hate to take it back seeing I got it for 349.00 after the 50.00 coupon but I dont see to many comments of people who are having no issues and are completely satisfied with the tablet. Please comment if its possible to have a prime that is functioning properly.
I also purchased my TP from HHgregg for 399. but i waited before I upgraded to ICS. I was nearly charged or i might have been fully charged. But the only Issue is my gps. wifi works from 35- 40 feet from the router anlong with my other 3 device's I use in my house. Been playing agry birds for hours not problem at all. Only once did it show that Baning issue when I started using the camera after the 4th picture it started. I shut the app down and restarted the prime. No problems using the camera app again so far. Never had a screen issue either. Ialso tested the wifi with my home router and my htc sensation how spot. both work fine.
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I felt very fortunate last week when HHgreg apparently priced the prime incorrectly for $399.00. I immediately ordered one online and my local store had it in stock. First thing I did when I opened it up was to check for the ICS update and it started downloading it. My battery was at about 27% when the update started downloading and at around 20% when I attempted to install. After the install was complete I had the same issue as many others in that the screen banding was happening and so I called HHgreg to see if I could exchange it. The reason I mention battery % was that I had read somewhere that if the update was completed on a low battery that it could cause the issue that I experienced. They had one more in stock and allowed me to exchange. The next one I received was one with the serial number issue that would not even recognize there was an update available. I am now waiting on my third tablet to arrive but wandering if I should keep it. I hate to take it back seeing I got it for 349.00 after the 50.00 coupon but I dont see to many comments of people who are having no issues and are completely satisfied with the tablet. Please comment if its possible to have a prime that is functioning properly.
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I love mine, it works BETTER after ICS and it's your own fault you got impatient and borked your first one. Us with working Primes don't come on here and *****.
We just watch everyone else and try to help when we can. Maybe it's karma that the second one didn't work...cuz you screwed up your first one.
So respect the equipment. Either way if you wait or don't, it's a nice tablet.
willowwave,
your probably right , I was very anxious to update because I've been using an Acer Iconia for a couple of months now and was really looking forward to the update. Has nothing to do with respect for the equipment, whatever that would mean, just didn't know it would cause an issue with the update. Really I'm not trying to *****, I've just read so much negative and not enough positive about the tablet. Thanks for your letting me know that yours is working perfectly. By the way, I do not believe in Karma, I would say its more likely providence.
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I love mine, it works BETTER after ICS and it's your own fault you got impatient and borked your first one. Us with working Primes don't come on here and *****.
We just watch everyone else and try to help when we can. Maybe it's karma that the second one didn't work...cuz you screwed up your first one.
So respect the equipment. Either way if you wait or don't, it's a nice tablet.
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It's not his fault that he got two units that wouldn't update correctly. While it's true that it's best practice to do upgrades either plugged into the mains or fully charged, if the tablet didn't actually run out of charge in the middle of the update I don't see how that could affect anything.
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willowwave,
your probably right , I was very anxious to update because I've been using an Acer Iconia for a couple of months now and was really looking forward to the update. Has nothing to do with respect for the equipment, whatever that would mean, just didn't know it would cause an issue with the update. Really I'm not trying to *****, I've just read so much negative and not enough positive about the tablet. Thanks for your letting me know that yours is working perfectly. By the way, I do not believe in Karma, I would say its more likely providence.
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Todd don't listen to him you did nothing wrong I updated to ICS as soon as I got my new one from HHGrregg with 20% battery life and it works perfectly fine with no lockups something is different in some Primes making this happen we just don't know what that is until Asus owns up to it.
PrimeTimeBro, thats good to hear, I really want to keep the device but unfortunately I've received two bugged devices. Hope that the next one is solid.
I had no problems with my TP during or after ICS install. There are other problems - but they had nothing to do with the firmware update.
No problems here.....other than dropping off my desk and cracking the screen in 2 places.
DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!!!!!!
Not your fault.....you just got 2 bad ones. I updated mine at 20% and have had no issues. Just return it and get one that works.....350 is still a lot to pay for a tablet that can't be updated.
I have returned two as well. Both had screen issues. I am still hoping to get a good one. I ordered two just in case this time from best buy. If i get 4 bad tablets I'm not sure what I will do... I really wish another company had the nice matching docks. I suppose i would continue this until either best buy bans me from buying more or the tf700 is released and i start the process over.
Don't worry, you will get one. Just keep returning them if there is problems. Asus will not tighten qc if people keep problem tablets. I am sure they directly correlate the % they accept as defective during manufacture to the number of returns they get.
I've yet to notice any problems with mine caused by the update. The only problem is that GPS still doesn't work lol but I wasn't expecting it to be fixed either.
EDIT: Forgot to mention the GPS works with WiFi, stuffs, but I can't connect to any satellites. Nothing new lol.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium.
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I have returned two as well. Both had screen issues. I am still hoping to get a good one. I ordered two just in case this time from best buy. If i get 4 bad tablets I'm not sure what I will do... I really wish another company had the nice matching docks. I suppose i would continue this until either best buy bans me from buying more or the tf700 is released and i start the process over.
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Rofl this is classic I like your thinking
Fully Functional since day 1 with honeycomb. Still fully functional after ICS. WIFI is fine and GPS is shocking. Apart from a slight back light bleed in top right corner everything is great.
I feel sooo fortunate that i have a working Prime after reading pretty much every thread dedicated too faulty devices.
My name is Optimus Prime and I send this message..
one works great before and after the update. if you wanna read more about good devices, just read the Positive Transformer thread on General section.
Gotta admit, you're pretty nice and all, giving Asus so many chances.
I received a Champagne gold unit from Amazon, charged the battery up, connected to my Wifi and got the ICS update notification.
It loaded with zero problems and I have had no problems with it since then.
I cannot say if my TP has GPS issues because I have no expectation of using GPS on a Wifi only product. (.02)
No probs here just had one reboot using some app cant remember what
Just got to get a good case and protector from uk
I did have a few lock ups and random reboots after ICS, but a factory rest took care of all that. No issues anymore.
i still havent updated my hhgregg to ICS due to some games not running correctly. one of which is dead space. Once i finish that then i will probably update and hope i dont run into any issues.
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I just had some questions about it, since it was mostly an impulse since they are selling it for fifty dollars less and had them in stock. I have the old one too.
First off what is the wifi gps issue? I am not sure how to test it or not, since I got it back to my office and turned it on. Found my location in I would say 30 40 seconds (not even my phone can get a gps lock in here) and it was tethered to my phone for data without any problems. So I wanted to know if there was just a run of bad tablets or not?
Are there any other issues with them? So far it seems nice, responds better too. Going to head home and run splashtop to my desktop on the WIFI and see if I can play the ps2 emulator across it. I just need to find a controller for it.
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Okay I see the wifi issue, when in my house I can see the numbers are different. My cellphone and old transfromer get around a 90 when the prime gets about 60ish.
Asus told me that in first batch they shipped, some had bad WiFi-BT chip. Mine is at Asus now getting looked at, and hopefully fixed.
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Asus told me that in first batch they shipped, some had bad WiFi-BT chip. Mine is at Asus now getting looked at, and hopefully fixed.
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Is there a way to tell which batch mine is from? I was hoping it would be like a 360 or ps3 were the date is stamped onto the box and device.
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Is there a way to tell which batch mine is from? I was hoping it would be like a 360 or ps3 were the date is stamped onto the box and device.
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By hitting the settings button and going to "About tablet" down at the bottom you can find the version numbers for your hardware, bluetooth, wifi, etc.
The only issue right now, is that I don't think anyone outside of Asus knows which version numbers are the ones experiencing problems and which ones are fine.
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By hitting the settings button and going to "About tablet" down at the bottom you can find the version numbers for your hardware, bluetooth, wifi, etc.
The only issue right now, is that I don't think anyone outside of Asus knows which version numbers are the ones experiencing problems and which ones are fine.
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Ah so in short they won't tell anyone it's bad to avoid having all the bad ones sent back.
Just read through too many threads and now in a state of OVERLOAD! lol... Anyway, I just ordered my new transformer prime (2/11/12) and it should be here on Tuesday.
My question is, "Are the new Primes, that are rolling out now with 4.0 installed from factory, having all these issues with WiFi / Bluetooth and GPS"? All the posts i have read seam to be user upgrade issues.
Sorry if i am wrong and posted a duplicate thread. I am alllll frazzled now and was really looking forward to my $$$ Prime purchase
Thanks,
Lee
Most likely it will be the same for you, I hope not, but its not software related. Its hardware related causing the problems with the prime.
Ah man, what a huge bummer. So it's pretty much hit or miss? Some people getting lucky having no issues? I have read a few good posts (cant remember url, maybe here), that some market apps were causing system crashes like Google + and Google Maps. I guess those issues are not related to Wifi / GPS, but are causing system instability and such. Well, my plan will be to first use the tab as is for a while before installing anything. See how it runs bare bones, etc... I will rely heavily on Wifi... Is the Wifi issue only when paired with keyboard (BT), or all the time? I was so psyched for this thing, now bummin...
The WiFi issue is all the time for me. The WiFi never drops completely out it just doesn't do very good like the signal is about half of my cell phone that's why I don't like it. I can hardly get a signal upstairs it drops to 1 bar. I haven't even tried it paired but I do see it paid to DTVBluetooth I don't even know what it is, Probably my Samsung 51" 3D? matter of fact I'm about to Google that, you just reminded me of that. I got a lot of electronics in my man cave so it hard to tell what DTVBluetooth is? I was going to check into this before but forgot.
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well mine came with honeycomb and after reading many boos about upgraded problems i'm half sorry to say that i wish mine came with ics already on it, though if that were the case it'd have been a different model and might have had worse issues than a non working gps only.
i can happily sacrifice working gps for the ability to say everything else i've tested works very well.
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I haven't even tried it paired but I do see it paid to DTVBluetooth I don't even know what it is, Probably my Samsung 51" 3D? matter of fact I'm about to Google that, you just reminded me of that. I got a lot of electronics in my man cave so it hard to tell what DTVBluetooth is? I was going to check into this before but forgot.
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Let me know how you made out with this.
Thanks for the replys, i will keep you posted. Tab should be here tomorrow...
slight thread hijack. My wife is going to new York (live in Edinburgh) in a month and was thinking of getting her to get me an ATP. Is there any reason not to have a US prime in the UK?
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Not sure, but i would definitely look into the UK receiving an unlocked boot loader in the near future. I cant remember where I saw it on the net, but def. did. That's the word, and if it's true, do NOT buy one from N.Y. Wait for the unlocked boot L.
Newer Prime's should have better QC and less issues per unit produced but in the end based on my experiences here. Also note well that they're not going to change the entire tablet.
At the idea of a US Prime in the UK....my US model has English (United Kingdom) available in the Language & Input settings so I think it should work fine, as long as you get a UK dock instead of an American one. Not sure how it would impact firmware updates though but should be fine if you don't mind whatever has already come across for people with update issues.
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I bought my tablet about two weeks ago at best buy and I'm happy to report no issues with my tablet. The build of it was good. No light bleeding unless you press down hard where the lights are on the side and I have not seen a WiFi issue yet.
Over all, I've been happy with my tablet and I didn't even know it had issues till I started reading the Transformer prime section for this tablet on XDA. +1 for the TP.
I got my Prime on 2/8 from Best Buy. I didn't take any OTA's until I rooted using Viper's tool. After rooting, I updated to ICS. I have had no issues with wifi. I get signal and it doesn't drop for me. Haven't tried GPS but I am not all that concerned about it. Just waiting for the bootloader to be unlocked and custom roms to come out!
I can't seem to find anyone who has these in stock via local B&M retailers nor online. Guess the price to be paid for being popular is inability to keep pace with demand.
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I can't seem to find anyone who has these in stock via local B&M retailers nor online. Guess the price to be paid for being popular is inability to keep pace with demand.
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OfficeDepot appears to have the Transformer Prime in stock.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/906853/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Prime-TF201/
If you order it, I would suggest you pick up a 2nd charger as well and save on shipping.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/768723/ASUS-Power-Adapter-For-Eee-Pad/
I ordered mine from Office depot. Got it in about a week with standard shipping. However, I am heavily considering sending mine back. There are spongy spots on the edges of my tablet on all four sides.
Also, they pack HORRIBLY... I received my tablet in a manila envelope with only one side bubble wrapped. The Envelope was beaten to heck and back and my box was pretty badly beaten up as well. Not sure if that may have been the cause of the sponyness on the screen or if tons of other people are noticing that as well.
Otherwise, I have not had a problem with ANY other part of my tablet. Wifi is strong and the ICS update went perfectly.
I have ordered from Office Depot multiple times and I haven't had any problems. I didn't order my tablet (got it from Bestbuy) but I have ordered a bunch of accessories and such and they all came reasonably well packed.
Received my new Prime today 2/13. My second one. It's a C1, came with HC and as soon as I logged on to my network it wanted to update. I let it and it did one update and showed ICS 4.03 build 9.4.2.13. So apparently they've rolled all the updates into one for new devices. Then I got the small camera update and that was all. I'm letting it charge and am almost afraid to go into another room to test the wifi.
Thanks, but did check OD and they're showing out of stock.
Interesting - NewEgg had been listing it as "out of stock" but is now marked as discontinued or specifically "Deactivated. This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked."
bought mine a month ago, came with HC, upgraded right out of the box to ICS and my wifi and blue tooth work great. GPS is spotty, but only tested once as i dont use it for that. I stream HD videos over wifi while using bluetooth headphones all the time and have not once had an issue.
Well, got mine today from BB. The order took a week. Rep said they had a shipment coming in anyway. When i picked it up this morning, i asked how many they had and she said, "None now", lol. Some shipment! Just mine... Anyway, right out of the box the firmware update started. I didn't run it yet, guess im a little nervous. So far the tablet is super sweet! Glad to report, no issues at all
Lfnsr, I didn't know we could root and still update OTA..? That's awesome man. what's the deal with that? I must have been left in the dark the past year. My only experience with Android in general is with my Droid X. Of course i had that thing tweaked, so i do have some exp. Any info you have pertaining to TP, rooting, updating etc... would be greatly appreciated.
Bgm307, How is everything since the ICS update? Honeycomb is running so good, i'm afraid to update....?
Thanks everyone for the info. I was really upset waiting for my TP after reading all the negativity here on XDA. I hope some of you reply about ICS. I'm itchin to run it, lol...
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Bgm307, How is everything since the ICS update? Honeycomb is running so good, i'm afraid to update....?
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It's great actually. Like I said earlier, it went straight to ICS 4.03 build 9.4.2.13. No glitches, no crashes, no battery problems. Put it to sleep last night at 62% battery. This morning, 6 hours later I'm at 61%.
I just can't make myself walk into another room and test the wifi. Guess I have to do that this morning.
Hi i installed the truesmart master on my phone and osmart companionon TS but when i pair my phone with TS it says that Network access point of my phone is unavailable...
What am i doing wrong?
You are doing nothing wrong. Omate errors in the TrueSmart firmware cause this. Known issue all this year, but Omate has never fixed it. Don't expect them ever to.
so now i cant use it like companion nor like a phone(my signal is so poor)
Really nice brand
Not a nice brand and not at all a nice company. Avoid Omate, their parent company Umeox, and MTK products in the future.
I did find that with a sim chip from T-Mobile in my TrueSmart I could share its internet data connection with other devices through tethering them to the TrueSmart. This worked well, except the TrueSmart battery did not last long. I don't think that will help you much.
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Not a nice brand and not at all a nice company. Avoid Omate, their parent company Umeox, and MTK products in the future.
I did find that with a sim chip from T-Mobile in my TrueSmart I could share its internet data connection with other devices through tethering them to the TrueSmart. This worked well, except the TrueSmart battery did not last long. I don't think that will help you much.
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I also live in greece so we don't have t mobile here
But at this time I only have a watch that only will help me pass my classes
Its sad that I paid so much money for nothing...
If you are up for the challenge, install [ROM] 07.06 EnSec STOCK Secure + Root. You should see better battery life. After that, install Cyril's SWApp Link for companion capability.
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If you are up for the challenge, install [ROM] 07.06 EnSec STOCK Secure + Root. You should see better battery life. After that, install Cyril's SWApp Link for companion capability.
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I want to install the rom for many reasons but im a little worried that I might brick the watch... (for me now TS is a brick)
But as I said I want to pass the semester at September so after that I ll do it :good:
I m also in a thinking to send it back to fix my 3g antenna (if there is a problem) but im worried that I ll have it back next December
Putting any information on an unpatched TS is not unlike leaving your door wide open when you leave and hoping nothing gets stolen.
If you have had it more than 5 days then good luck getting it fixed. See very bottom of page
SWApp Link with bluetooth
I have that delayed bluetooth notification issue with all roms/firmware tested(1900NA)...Is there anything I can do? is this an isolated issue with just my device? Do I have to wait for Kit Kat? LOL
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Putting any information on an unpatched TS is not unlike leaving your door wide open when you leave and hoping nothing gets stolen.
If you have had it more than 5 days then good luck getting it fixed. See very bottom of page
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techknight180 said:
I have that delayed bluetooth notification issue with all roms/firmware tested(1900NA)...Is there anything I can do? is this an isolated issue with just my device? Do I have to wait for Kit Kat? LOL
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If you want to solve this, you have to exercise. Or you can lie to your watch and check "sport mode" anyway. Since I have done it (the second one) this morning, I receive notifications immediately. Soon I will see the impact on battery.
Thanks MrTip. Unfortunately it dies in less than 7 hours in sport mode with minimal use. Errr.
sport mode is a joke
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Thanks MrTip. Unfortunately it dies in less than 7 hours in sport mode with minimal use. Errr.
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Also, sport mode is a joke ! When screen is off, you can still click on it. You can randomly launch apps and change settings without knowing what you are doing. Congrats, another feature made useless by poor judgment.
My bluetooth notification delay issue stopped when the SD card was removed. It returned when the SD was returned. WTF?