Hi all,
Couldn't find anything on the forum about this so far, but it seems like our Primes have another issue with WiFi. There seems to be a vulnerability in the chipset that was used.
Broadcom appears to have published a fix, but the question is, will Asus provide it in an update?
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/broadcom-input-validation-BCM4325-BCM4329
Cheers!
Stefan
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sniper762 said:
Hi all,
Couldn't find anything on the forum about this so far, but it seems like our Primes have another issue with WiFi. There seems to be a vulnerability in the chipset that was used.
Broadcom appears to have published a fix, but the question is, will Asus provide it in an update?
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/broadcom-input-validation-BCM4325-BCM4329
Cheers!
Stefan
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You do realise that this is really a non-issue. I agree that it needs to be fixed, but it will have no affect on the security of your Prime whatsoever.
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Since most of the prime come with issue and that keyboard are not deliver yet why not ASUS implement an other wifi antenna and Bluetooth? This will be a easy fix and possible at least the one that will or order the keyboard. Will have better wifi and Bluetooth.
Let me thing what you guy think?
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Does anyone know where to get that app that was on the demo TP's? I saw it in one of the review video's, it showed how much load was on each core after the companion core was maxed out...
Cant find one in the market, TY.
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You will only get it from nVidia.
Unfortunately, I believe Sontin may be correct. That was an extremely cool application, and anyone who loves the Prime has probably tried to find it at one time or another. I never had any luck, and I am usually pretty good at ferreting out what I want from somewhere or other. That app is not in the wild, as far as I can tell. Shame, since it would be "fun and educational" to play with.
If anyone can prove my statements wrong, I gladly invite you to do so, with a link, of course.
Maybe a Developer could make one?
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From what I understand, the companion core is invisible to the Android kernel. Likely NVIDIA had a custom kernel running on their test units and demo units to allow the companion core to be seen by the kernel.
Thus, it's my theory that even if we had that app, we'd need ASUS' test kernel for it to work properly.
I'd definitely love to see this. Even with .14, I'm not convinced we're yet getting the best battery life out of this thing, and I'm wondering if the system isn't dropping down to the companion core as often/as quickly as it should. I'm burning about 15%/hour when browsing, using Greader, that sort of stuff, and around 10%/hour when simply ebook reading using the B&N Nook app (at lowest brightness). I'm thinking we should be seeing better than that.
Something like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506578
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Something like this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506578
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Cool app, but doesn't seem like it shows the companion core, unless I'm missing something.
Found the video http://www.slashgear.com/nvidia-tegra-2-quad-core-mobile-processor-revealed-and-detailed-09194118/
Go down to the girl painting...
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I found the video and the link is in the thread... If people can make a cpu monitor that showes a dual core as a quad core because of the multi threading itdoes then someone can dupelicate this this app...
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When the first demo`s of the TP went out XDA posted A data dump of one after they rooted it , there should be a copy of that app in that code!
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Oooh! I'd forgotten all about that...
Yeah, the companion core is supposed to be inaccessible. We'd have to cook up some custom kernels and some other hardcore stuff to even get their app to work I would think.
chaztech said:
When the first demo`s of the TP went out XDA posted A data dump of one after they rooted it , there should be a copy of that app in that code!
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That was from demo unit at Gamestop. Not a system dump from actual demo device Asus used in videos that showed that. Worth a look though. Let us know if you find something
How do I get .15 update? I tried settings>about tablet>system update and it says no update found. I did check under about tablet just to make sure and I am still on .14...
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I believe that you might be a member of the unlucky portion of the population that might be receiving this nonessential update later than than most of the community. I might suggest to bide your time for the moment or inquire about your most distressing problem to a representative of ASUS. I wish the best of luck to you.
-Signed sir Jdeoxys XVII, baron of pen island.
GatorsUF said:
How do I get .15 update? I tried settings>about tablet>system update and it says no update found. I did check under about tablet just to make sure and I am still on .14...
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I myself wish i wouldn't have updated. Seems like GPS just like removed, and WiFi signal has decreased as well. I don't know if it's only more.
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Hi all,
Sorry if i am double-posting, but due to XDA policy and, as far as I am a "newbie" on XDA forum I am not able to answer posts...
But I think I found something very important related to GPS with ASUS Transformer Prime TF 201.
As a lot of folks I was grumbling with this bull**** GPS which hardly saw 1 sat and was not even able to lock to no one. I was using "GPS TEST" to test mine with the results I already told.
By curiosity I decided to try another GPS tester and downloaded "GPS Status" and what a miracle I had suddenly 4,7,9,...13 sats and locked with 5 at least...
So all of you who don't see sats on your Prime try to change your GPS tester...
Just an idea.
No offense to you as your suggestion is appreciated but this issue has been investigated by both ASUS and Prime owners and was determined to be a hardware issue, hence the GPS Extension kit that will ship out to registered owners in the next few weeks.
have tried both - still no satellites on the scene... relying fully on wifi triangulations which works okay within city..
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How does one register? Is there a fee at all?
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jmikeb92 said:
How does one register? Is there a fee at all?
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Search the forums for GPS registration and you'll find it.
Re: the difference between app lock-ons, they're been discussed thoroughly. Search for aGPS, GPS, and the two app names and you'll find a pile of threads about it.
Phil95610 said:
Hi all,
Sorry if i am double-posting, but due to XDA policy and, as far as I am a "newbie" on XDA forum I am not able to answer posts...
But I think I found something very important related to GPS with ASUS Transformer Prime TF 201.
As a lot of folks I was grumbling with this bull**** GPS which hardly saw 1 sat and was not even able to lock to no one. I was using "GPS TEST" to test mine with the results I already told.
By curiosity I decided to try another GPS tester and downloaded "GPS Status" and what a miracle I had suddenly 4,7,9,...13 sats and locked with 5 at least...
So all of you who don't see sats on your Prime try to change your GPS tester...
Just an idea.
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If you're unlocked...have you tried flashing the aGPS patch? if not try doing that. Helped a lot with our GPS issues.
babymatteo said:
If you're unlocked...have you tried flashing the aGPS patch? if not try doing that. Helped a lot with our GPS issues.
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Yes I did ! I patched my Prime using AGPS patch !
hi, is there an update i have to perform to make the dongle work? i am on .21 and unlocked so cant update via asus.
is there anything obvious that happens when the dongle is plugged in, does it show as connected anywhere?
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anthonyexmouth said:
hi, is there an update i have to perform to make the dongle work? i am on .21 and unlocked so cant update via asus.
is there anything obvious that happens when the dongle is plugged in, does it show as connected anywhere?
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Update .21 is the latest update (although another is right around the corner) and the one you need. I don't have mine yet, so I'm not too sure, but as soon as you connect it and slide the locking mechanism over then it's connected. You have to turn your GPS on under your settings and it should be using the dongle. Have a walk outside, put it on and slide the lock, turn your GPS on and run GPS Test or something similar. Remove dongle and test again, you should see a huge decrease in performance if it performs without the dongle at all.
to be honest i have never seen any problem with the gps, i know its not really a great benchmark but seems just as good as my galaxy s.
i will run the tests with and without but didnt seem any quicker to lock when i popped outside a while ago. wasnt sure it was actually working which is why i posted this. wondered if it showed up anywhere similar to when the dock is in place.
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.22 is the latest update. It was forced so you wouldn't have seen it happen. Being rooted doesn't stop updates. I am rooted and it updated itself days ago. It contained the fixes for the dongle to work. For those who are unlocked, you have to wait for your ROM writer to add the code. Gary has said that ASUS are looking to release a version of NVFlash for those who are unlocked.
anthonyexmouth said:
to be honest i have never seen any problem with the gps, i know its not really a great benchmark but seems just as good as my galaxy s.
i will run the tests with and without but didnt seem any quicker to lock when i popped outside a while ago. wasnt sure it was actually working which is why i posted this. wondered if it showed up anywhere similar to when the dock is in place.
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Really? I suppose you're one of the rare few who has relatively decent GPS reception somehow. Good for you lol, I hate you
I suppose the only way to really be sure is to disconnect the internal GPS from its antenna and then use the dongle. Surely there would be a way for the system to realize the dongle is inserted and to let the end-user know about it. I mean, they tell us to type words with the keyboard, I just can't believe they're not telling us we've plugged the dongle in. I wonder if some kind of Tasker profile couldn't differentiate between it and the dock, I doubt it?
ClevaTreva said:
.22 is the latest update. It was forced so you wouldn't have seen it happen. Being rooted doesn't stop updates. I am rooted and it updated itself days ago. It contained the fixes for the dongle to work. For those who are unlocked, you have to wait for your ROM writer to add the code. Gary has said that ASUS are looking to release a version of NVFlash for those who are unlocked.
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Um, what? .22? What country and are you sure you don't mean .21? I keep my Prime's WiFi on 24/7 and my DMClient unfrozen, just manually checked and no update.
i am unlocked not rooted so i cant get anymore updates from asus. am on the latest .21 . updated before my prime was so kindly unlocked.
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Any good?
Does the dongle make a marked difference in reception?
none at all as far as i can see.
could be
1. not working / user error
2. my prime gps was working ok to start with.
hoping there is someway to get feedback from the prime to let me know its using the dongle
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I have the dongle
It definitely helps my gps but it dose look bad.
Maybe a company may start making skins for the dongle to make them more attractive and protected. Exposed dongles isn't good. It' not immuned to bumps and bruises.
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buxtahuda said:
Um, what? .22? What country and are you sure you don't mean .21? I keep my Prime's WiFi on 24/7 and my DMClient unfrozen, just manually checked and no update.
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My bad. Typo on my part. Of course it is .21!!
i think the dongle is well designed. locks in place and fairly discreet considering. could have been an ugly block like a usb stick or the camera add on thingy for the ipod.
i found it makes a nice handle when reading a book
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anthonyexmouth said:
i think the dongle is well designed. locks in place and fairly discreet considering. could have been an ugly block like a usb stick or the camera add on thingy for the ipod.
i found it makes a nice handle when reading a book
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I'll pull out my inner demandarin real quick to say do not apply direct pressure to the dongle - don't use it as an actual handle!
That being said, IMO it would be OK so long as you have larger hands and are pretty careful about it, just don't go trying to support your entire tablet with it. Don't support the tablet at all with it actually, seriously, going to feel terrible if you accidentally crack your screen lol
well didnt actually mean just the dongle. just adds a bit of a ridge to stop and slippage while holding
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