First, I want to say thanks to all the developers and contributors on XDA.
I bought a TF201 w/keyboard dock a few months ago, and quickly sold my 1st gen ipad on ebay.
Having only read tech blog reviews, it sounded like the TF201 was a bad-axe device. Initially, I was very happy.
Very quickly, I encountered many of the issues you have all discussed here, and I've been lurking these forums for some time. Sometimes I miss my ipad.
I took the plunge and unlocked, rooted, and installed various ROMs. In addition, I've tried many browsers and system tweaks.
At this point, I've settled on Adrowook HB 1.51, Boat Browser, and System Tuner. This combination has provided me with the best user experience on the tf201. This is not to take away from any of the other ROM developers. You are all heading in the right direction, and I appreciate you making your projects available to the community.
On these forums I've read a lot of Asus-bashing. Many of you, I suppose, could have returned your devices if you were so unhappy.
I'm very thankful for the active TF201 community, and all of the advice, guidance, and tutorials that have been available to me.
Keep up the good work, and have a happy holiday season!
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Same here
Thanks to the dev community, i use the same rom as you and its works like a charm even if i can't access to the internal memory (i will post my problem in the Andowook thread.
Do any custom roms help WiFi in anyway? I'm more tempted to unlock now than I ever have before due to losing root and this would probably tip me over the edge.
Thanks.
Moothead2 said:
Do any custom roms help WiFi in anyway? I'm more tempted to unlock now than I ever have before due to losing root and this would probably tip me over the edge.
Thanks.
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no, poor wifi is not software related
Through XDA we always gain the most knowledge about Android... always felt grateful to see such active community keep our devices improving
Haha happy holiday and merry christmas guys hohoho
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I really run the risk of coming off as a whiny little leach right now but really I am just curious...
I obviously have no dev skills at all, so I rely on the capable members of XDA and other such sites. Of my first two Android devices (Droid Incredible and Galaxy Nexus) dev support has been insane. New ROMs daily and mods that are out of this world.
I guess what I really want to know is why are we finding very few ROMs for the TP?
A) VERY few devs bought this device
B) The TP has a totally new framework (Quad-core, ICS on a Tablet) that is causing a lot of issues and ROMs will begin to flow soon.
C) Both
D) Neither
P.S. PLEASE don't flame me, I am really just curious, not trying to cause any arguments.
P.P.S Lovin me some Virtuous
Prime has only been able to run custom ROMs for around 2 to 3 weeks now(too lazy to actually calculate). I would say what we have considering this is actually good. Modding is in its extreme infancy for the prime right now and some very awesome things will be done in time.
Thanks,
That is pretty much what I was hoping to hear. As long as I am not stuck with a device with little to no dev support I am happy. I will be patient
I think 5 different rom in the Dev section doesn't count as very little...
As soon as other Tegra 3 tabs are released, we'll probably see a jump in the number of ROMs.
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Prime has only been able to run custom ROMs for around 2 to 3 weeks now(too lazy to actually calculate). I would say what we have considering this is actually good. Modding is in its extreme infancy for the prime right now and some very awesome things will be done in time.
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This is kinda what I gathered. I've only had my TP for a couple of weeks. I was surprised to see such little development (I'm spoiled as I have a GNex) when I came to the forums; however, as I began reading threads, I came to see that this tablet had just recently came unlocked. I agree that its just a matter of time before we'll see more development.
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Dont worry, there will be roms
Can't wait for a sense port.
In time boss, we need gnufabio, sense? Really MN
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Theres alot of other roms are being developed as we speak you know.
This is a device I'd actually consider making a custom ROM for, but things being as they are, I am waiting to see what becomes of the WiFi situation here, and considering selling my Prime for either an Infinity or an ultrabook.
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Can't wait for a sense port.
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Can you name a non HTC device that has ever gotten a true port of sense on it? And by true port is mean sense actually up and working not just a set of themes.
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I think 5 different rom in the Dev section doesn't count as very little...
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Yeah, but three of them are just compiled source code that aren't really that functional and have no support from the person who posted them.
Mine is in testing phase, only really one more bug to work out before a release ;-)
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I just wish we had someone from the tf101 days come jump over to make a rom, I really love my prime but miss all the awesome stuff that was on my old tf101. Ya ya I know it will come but its hard to be patient
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Prime has only been able to run custom ROMs for around 2 to 3 weeks now(too lazy to actually calculate). I would say what we have considering this is actually good. Modding is in its extreme infancy for the prime right now and some very awesome things will be done in time.
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This^
Having only had its bootloader unlocked for a short period of time, the prime is still in early stages of development. The only ROMs that are released right out of the gate are pretty basic (Debloated, deodexed, etc.). The prime is a newcomer to tablets with its Tegra 3 quad-core processor and for devs to fully utilize its capabilities, they need time to get familiar with it. I have been following the development thread since its release, and i'd say its made a lot of progress since then
I'm looking forward to more ROMs too, really would like to see more start springing up, it's a little bare right now. Here's to hoping that more and more start springing up otherwise that was a waste of a warranty
does anyone know what happend to the cm9 nightys going out for the prime. seems like the last one was on the 1st of march and nothing since...
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You guys got the wrong section
There are also issues with APKTool, so theming for stock roms has been a hassle since well you can't really do much.. As soon as systemui.apk is able to be recompiled, i'll consider porting my theme for AOKP over to stock roms.
I am looking for recommendations on the best root & unlock method for my prime and the best Custom ROM to use. I need a stable browser, a system that doesnt randomly reboot, and good wifi & bluetooth signal. I dont game alot mostly just web browsing and pdf editing
I am currently running everything fully stock on the .28 update and it sucks for me. Please let me know what methods and ROMs you suggest
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I am looking for recommendations on the best root & unlock method for my prime and the best Custom ROM to use. I need a stable browser, a system that doesnt randomly reboot, and good wifi & bluetooth signal. I dont game alot mostly just web browsing and pdf editing
I am currently running everything fully stock on the .28 update and it sucks for me. Please let me know what methods and ROMs you suggest
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I definitely recommend Mr Wookie's Rom first. It has a lot of options available on installation that will allow you to dial it in perfectly for your needs. I'll help you if you have any questions or issues.
After you unlock your prime, use Sparkys root tool, I'll find a link and add it once I post this. If Mr Wookie's rom doesn't fit the bill you may try virtuous. I'm not recommending this rom strictly because I contribute to the team, but because I use my prime for PDF editing and it's been very stable overall as well. I run a structural steel company and also do a lot of industrial fabrication and I have a separate crane and equipment rental company. So I edit and markup a lot of blueprints and shop drawings and also deal with a lot of PDF forms for my rental company. AndroWook also has a very good and very active userbase. Mr Wookie the developer is VERY accommodating and always improving performance of his rom based on feedback and my buddy Lost Sorrow is great at answering questions and one of us it usually always around.
Here is sparky's root tool. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
This development section is actually only for posting development work of your own, this question will probably get moved to Q&A or the general section.
I also suggest it, Androwook, as I have never had any outside issues with the Rom. I installed from original and have been using it to current. Plus development hasn't stopped for this unlike other Roms. The team is quiet knowledgeable should you run into any issues. I am running the motley stable and have it pepped up with habanero clock script and have had no issues. My only suggestion is take some time to consider your clock script for your battery needs. I use mine for work purpose daily as well. Hope this helps.
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this is in development why?
CharliesTheMan said:
I definitely recommend Mr Wookie's Rom first. It has a lot of options available on installation that will allow you to dial it in perfectly for your needs. I'll help you if you have any questions or issues.
After you unlock your prime, use Sparkys root tool, I'll find a link and add it once I post this. If Mr Wookie's rom doesn't fit the bill you may try virtuous. I'm not recommending this rom strictly because I contribute to the team, but because I use my prime for PDF editing and it's been very stable overall as well. I run a structural steel company and also do a lot of industrial fabrication and I have a separate crane and equipment rental company. So I edit and markup a lot of blueprints and shop drawings and also deal with a lot of PDF forms for my rental company. AndroWook also has a very good and very active userbase. Mr Wookie the developer is VERY accommodating and always improving performance of his rom based on feedback and my buddy Lost Sorrow is great at answering questions and one of us it usually always around.
Here is sparky's root tool. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
This development section is actually only for posting development work of your own, this question will probably get moved to Q&A or the general section.
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Thanks, i am going to try the AndroWook. Sorry for posting in the wrong section, how do i move it ?
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Yep i also recommend Androwook and not just cause my names in the thread details , its a speedy, stable, and fully featured rom with a great installer and even greater dev!
Rack another one up for Androwook Global Domination
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Thanks, i am going to try the AndroWook. Sorry for posting in the wrong section, how do i move it ?
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No worries it's happened to all of us. Citizens don't have the ability to move threads, but a moderator will stop in and move it soon I'm sure.
For what you are looking for I would also recommend androwook. But for rom custimization I would recommend aokp. It is fast smooth and absolutely no bloat ware at all. In fact you may want to check it out either way. Look HERE
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I definitely recommend Mr Wookie's Rom first. It has a lot of options available on installation that will allow you to dial it in perfectly for your needs. I'll help you if you have any questions or issues.
After you unlock your prime, use Sparkys root tool, I'll find a link and add it once I post this. If Mr Wookie's rom doesn't fit the bill you may try virtuous. I'm not recommending this rom strictly because I contribute to the team, but because I use my prime for PDF editing and it's been very stable overall as well. I run a structural steel company and also do a lot of industrial fabrication and I have a separate crane and equipment rental company. So I edit and markup a lot of blueprints and shop drawings and also deal with a lot of PDF forms for my rental company. AndroWook also has a very good and very active userbase. Mr Wookie the developer is VERY accommodating and always improving performance of his rom based on feedback and my buddy Lost Sorrow is great at answering questions and one of us it usually always around.
Here is sparky's root tool. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
This development section is actually only for posting development work of your own, this question will probably get moved to Q&A or the general section.
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Just curious, which app do you use for editing? I'm running pdf expert but looking for something else
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go for ANDROWOOK.. the best...
misterwal10 said:
I am looking for recommendations on the best root & unlock method for my prime and the best Custom ROM to use. I need a stable browser, a system that doesnt randomly reboot, and good wifi & bluetooth signal. I dont game alot mostly just web browsing and pdf editing
I am currently running everything fully stock on the .28 update and it sucks for me. Please let me know what methods and ROMs you suggest
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For work I recommend virtuos prime ROM, and motleys kernel lite version. It is very stable with all the tweaks integrated
Thanks. I just rooted and installed androwook with motley alpha, we'll see how this runs
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Thanks so much, really usefull opinion.
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Yes yes, this is a life story thread, but I want to chronicle how far we have come in the last few months, and the incredible teamwork this community has.
Around march, I got my Galaxy Player for the first time. With the galssy eyes of a techno geek unwrapping his new gadgets, I tore open the box, and beheld my shiny new toy, something, which I did now know at the time, that would take me far beyond my wildest dreams of technical success. Of course I bricked it withing the first 3 hours, "accidentally" deleting ALL the dalvik control settings from build.prop, and not having adb installed at the time, or even knowing what the heck Odin was, spent a merry 7-8 hours trying to get my prized posession back to it's stock state. I probably repartitioned and flash over 50 times that night, which was also when I flashed the INTL bootloader off of zaclimon's thread (little knowing that I would have a healthy partnership with him in just a few months), and thet next morning, I was back in business.
Of course I crack-flashed ALL the rom's there were for the 4.0 at the time. Klin's klassic, steve's, rooted stock, whatever I could find. I just couldn't help but feel slightly depressed that there wasn't really much of a dev presence for my new device, and I was more the enviously eyeing the 5.0's ICS builds. So I lurked for a few months, pondering whether I should even activate my dormant XDA account, scared that I was just too much of a noob to actually get help.
One day though, I took the plunge. I decided that I was going to try and get my feet wet in this "xda" thing, and maybe browse general, helping the occaisonal user in distress. Just 1 day later, I posted my first contribution thread, without even having 10 posts! The tweak guide for the Player, how proud I was of it. All the nice tweaks I had enjoyed on my TF and had discovered for my Gplayer, all there for my own personal quick applying.
2 days after that, I began asking klin1344 about ICS, as reading through some threads, I thought I heard some rumours about a secret underground build that may have been surfacing, as well as whether or not SGS (what is that?) tweaks can be used on our player. He pleasantly responded with the fact that no, there was no ICS, and he had never considered using SGS tweaks. Would I like to be his dev partner?
I will not lie to you, this FLOORED me. Little me, the noob who had maybe had is Gplayer for 2 weeks, and barely knew his way around the terminal, being asked by a dev to help him? Easily one of the proudest moments of my XDA career. I signed up immedately, we began discussing, and ended up coming to a mutual agreement that partnering may not be the best idea, as we both had differing opinions on what should constitute a ROM. He was going to let me support Klassic (my favorite rom), and he was going to start a SGSII themed rom (which turned into ICY fusion.
With joy in my heart, I learned the basics I needed from him (such as DD) and began applying all the tweaks I had from my tweaks thread into this rom. I decided to rename it "stratusrom", and include multiple releases. One beta, one weekly, and one stable. This was nixed completely as soon as I learned how hard devving could be, and after a few false starts that long time forum members will remember, and renaming it "stratusrom" and eventually "etherealrom" (hence the celestially-named projects that I am related to, if you guys wanted to know), I began devving. Not much happened here, I released a few iterations, guiding hands such as daniel644 and the dev zaclimon provided their amazing help to the poor little dev who could (me), trying to make a decent rom. At one point, I had a falling out with Klin (whcih I am sure most of you remember, that was a scary night for me, the little dev, being whaled on full-force by a senior-class dev, with both us us threatening to remove our work), but let's not dig up old bones. Long story short, I rethemed my rom, made it not-klassic, and just worked on it until about mid-july.
In the meantime, I was releasing a whole slew of threads documenting my research. Who knew that SGS roms could be easily ported, and that rom creation wasn't scary? I had a blast finding all of these things out, and even gained a small following during this time, as most development had died off, with klin never really getting his heart back into 4.0 development, tdm leaving, and Balor leaving his kernel for good.
Then it happened. I decided to spearhead an ICS initiative (as at the point, while I didn't even know what a compiler was, thought I was knowledgable enought to start something like that), to finally get it working. Ah, the good old days. Me, neyodmiun and zaclimon, swapping ideas, with the occaissonal user popping in to offer advice or to comment on our progress. Around this time, I also began getting support questions, and as I answered them nicely, and genuinely tried to help them beyond the normal "find my help post" and no response afterwards, and ended up getting a reputation as being someone who wouldn't blow off noobs (not that I am accusing anyone of doing so, but I know that some devs do not take users seriously at all). zaclimon offered up the idea of hiring a freelance dev, and that was ultimately accepted as our plan. Enter Oisis.
This is where most of you guys will know me from. With Oisis on board, we booted ICS on august 13th, and were in business after that. I formed a team aptly named "TeamSuperNova", and got to work learning what the heck GCC was, and where the vendor folder went. What's github again?
Not much to tell from here, as the rest is just history.
I want to thank everyone on XDA for making this journey possible. From klin1344, and zaclimon, to goldflame, and all the other users to have taken on the excellent role of support, so that we can work on what really matters, I think I, no WE have accomplished what we wanted. While our entire community is very small, we are all united as a TEAM, working together like clockwork. Some new user has an issue with cm9? The support team is on it right away, and we normally have their issues sorted out in a few hours. Someone wants to start development? Zaclimon, me, or any of the other devs quickly pop in and give them some advice on where to start, and some resources to use. Any PM that I get, however noobish or "silly" it seems, I answer, and most of the time I actually get it resolved. So don't be afraid to speak up and give your opinion or ask for help. That's what we all are here for. To help, and contribute, as much as we can.
Thank you XDA, users, and everyone for making all of this possible. Now that my speech is over, feel free to put up your own personal story, or just discuss.
Where did you actually start to learn to dev? I've been wanting to start and I asked Meticulus (if you remember him, he was part of the old dev family) and all he told me was "Read a lot " Not the best answer.
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You are a great example of what xda members should be like, I also would like to try to follow in your footsteps as I just got my sgp two weeks ago to !
thank you hanthesolo for all your great work!
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Where did you actually start to learn to dev? I've been wanting to start and I asked Meticulus (if you remember him, he was part of the old dev family) and all he told me was "Read a lot " Not the best answer.
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Well quite honestly, I just picked it up here and there. Devving isn't really something you "pick up overnight", or read a how to on. Essentially the best way to learn how to dev, is to do something horrible to one of your devices, and then try to fix it . I can't tell you how much I learned when I bricked my player for the first time. What's Odin? You mean cwm installs WITH the kernel? Just take you're time, try and Google anything you may have questions about, and ask devas anytime you have a problem (hopefully in pm). Other than that, my ROM creation guide may help you get started (although I really need to clean it up), and once you feel confident enough to start compiling, pop me a pm, and I will be happy to guide you through any questions you may have.
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You are a great example of what xda members should be like, I also would like to try to follow in your footsteps as I just got my sgp two weeks ago to !
thank you hanthesolo for all your great work!
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Thanks for the compliment! I HATE it when devs get a superiority complex over their users, and basically refuse to talk to them/help them, or do so in an extremely condescending way, which hurts the community more than it helps, especially a small one like this.
To start revving, just refer to my response above, and pop me a pm whenever you need any help .
I've hard bricked my Player twice and I guess I know how to recover from any situation, I know all the things and headaches associated with bricking a player and such. But thanks for your reply!
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Just had to say hello and a MASSIVE thanks to everyone here. In particular all the guys and or girls who contribute to AndroWook.
I tried to post a thanks in the 2.31 thread in development but as I am classed as a noob I am not permitted to. (I'll go back and click the thanks buttons).
Until today my TF201 was resigned to it's little case, with only the hope of occasional outings when I wanted to occupy and get some down time from my little man. (the joys of being a parent).
I'm no stranger to unlocking, jailbreaking, modding etc, but became tired of manufacturers dropping updates and support for "older" devices. Maybe I got too lazy to research properly. I migrated from iOS and Android to the Win platform, until today! Thanks to xda-dev and the priceless resources and info I have read in the past 6 hours. I now have a revitalized TP TF201 that is going to get used on a daily basis.
So all I need to do now is:
1. Find a new way to distract the boy when he is getting restless.
2. Blow off the cobwebs and get back into the groove of Unix and Linux.
3. Give some valid and useful input back here.
And last but by no means least......
:good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
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Just had to say hello and a MASSIVE thanks to everyone here. In particular all the guys and or girls who contribute to AndroWook.
I tried to post a thanks in the 2.31 thread in development but as I am classed as a noob I am not permitted to. (I'll go back and click the thanks buttons).
Until today my TF201 was resigned to it's little case, with only the hope of occasional outings when I wanted to occupy and get some down time from my little man. (the joys of being a parent).
I'm no stranger to unlocking, jailbreaking, modding etc, but became tired of manufacturers dropping updates and support for "older" devices. Maybe I got too lazy to research properly. I migrated from iOS and Android to the Win platform, until today! Thanks to xda-dev and the priceless resources and info I have read in the past 6 hours. I now have a revitalized TP TF201 that is going to get used on a daily basis.
So all I need to do now is:
1. Find a new way to distract the boy when he is getting restless.
2. Blow off the cobwebs and get back into the groove of Unix and Linux.
3. Give some valid and useful input back here.
And last but by no means least......
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You're welcome :good:
Since I am in the same position as c4tatonic, I also like to say that I DO appreciate the work of the people who use their spare time to code ROMs for left-behind devices.
Although some of these may do this just because they can and because it is more interesting than painting by numbers.
Thank you for your effort. No, I haven't decided which ROM to use, but PAC seems to be the one for me. Nightly or Stable? Hrmhrm.
(Didn't want to open another thread for this)
yea really nice to see that some developers still support this device and do a better job in managing the performance issues of this tablet tha asus..... i keep my tf201 till it dies; it does everything i want for a tablet!
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Sorry for my little rant.
I've tried with several of the latest roms for touchpad these last few months.
I appreciate all the effort and all the time developers and well wishers have put in.
But im afraid the actions of adobe sabotaging flash, the introduction of more java based (html5 browsers, inc Opera :crying leaving my poor ghostry plugin on its knees, and the fact its one 'fix' after another just to be able to USE the thing, has left me weary and shattered..
A real problem searching for help and answers is soooo many damn 'How to's', blogs, lists of blogs, blogs on lists of blogs, mega links, threads, mega links on how to's, threads with lists of current and old devices in posts that search engines pick up on, with no relevance.
I've just seriously wasted days and days and weekends.
So im calling it a day, and going back to the last good, really good rom I had on the touchpad where at least stuff I want worked.
Forget all your fancy updated, nightly working but not working, use at your own risk, but.... roms.
Yes its great fun, but there comes a point where enough is enough. For me, for now anyway.
Cool down my friend. Relax. Everything will be fine.
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Could always nix android and just use WebOS as HP intended. Or flash one of the froyo testing builds. Lol.
Seriously, respect the devs, and testers, bite your tongue, grit your teeth, and accept what we've been given. CM9 is super stable, use that and be happy. Starting a thread in the Dev section to rant is pointless, and will only turn those willing to help against you.
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CM9 is your best bet, its stable and flash works great on it btw.
The thing is old. Be happy with CM9. Or but a new tablet.
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Just what ive done now. Posts been moved. Only posted there as there are few if any looking at the bigger picture. After all a device isnt only about what it can / cant do. But how you can use it, how it makes you feel when you do. Anyway im back to the last tenderloin (never knew what that meant) but its much better and importantly, its much more usable. Much happier.
Also quick mention, check out the new Next launcher 3d. Amazing, and my touchpad luvs it. So do i