[Eee Pad Transformer General] stuntdouble:
If you copy any of this page, please refer back to this post, thanks.

I'm writing at the top here to say a few people have been misquoting my thread. Headings are now colour coded for your pleasure, to make it more clearly marked. :D

The top section shows unofficial (and now official too) ACTUAL CHANGES that people have reported fixed, etc. and from my own extensive testing, in the various FOTA updates already released by Asus. (Screenshots of most these builds at the bottom of the first two posts)

In the bottom section (now located in Post #2) is a list of bugs that need/needed fixing in the ICS and honeycomb builds of android respectively.

*For users who have rooted and have CWMRecovery, these firmware updates will FAIL when you try to install. You will have to un-root your device or wait for a safe flashable file to become available. Rooting voids your warranty.*

N.B. This list is primarily based on the Wifi only models. Your tablet/dock may come with an outdated/updated version of the firmware. These changelogs are based on the revisions shown in the screenshots posted below. Now that the TF is available in more countries, the FOTA updates (as of 26th April 2011) are more country dependant. So, if you post with information to be added to the changelog, please specify as many details you feel are relevant, including if you are fully stock or running a rooted device, along with the country you are from and SKU.

(If you have ANY problem after an update, use the 10-12sec force power off trick to try a fix. If that doesn't help, back up everything you want to keep and do a full factory reset, settings>privacy>factory data reset.)

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General Info:

The FOTA (firmware over the air) updates will be 'pushed' (sent) to your device when a new version is made available by Asus, as long as your wifi is on at the time.

If your wifi wasn't on at the time, your device will be made aware of the update the next time you switch it on.

If you know there has been an update released, and your device has not detected it yet, you can force an update check, via Settings>About Tablet>System Update. You may need to repeat this a couple of times to get the file to start downloading.

Once your device knows of the update it will automatically download it in the background and then display a notification on the bottom bar near the clock. Click it to start the update.

If you have to manually update your firmware for some reason, the files are usually available from the Asus website THIS LINK or THIS LINK or via the Asus FTP server HERE. (If those links don't work for you then just go to your country specific Asus page and download from there). It takes a while (several weeks after an official FOTA update is pushed out) for Asus to upload the latest updates to their servers so be patient. Old 8.2.3.9 files are HERE (or you may need 8.4.4.5) if you need to downgrade to root.

-Select Download>Android. Download the correct version for your device. (see below for SKU version info)

-Then read the user guide file (PDF) attached to the bottom of this post. It tells you everything about manually updating.

The SKU versions on the asus firmware page, are as follows:

US = USA

CN = China

TW = Taiwan

WW = Worldwide (for any other device that doesn't have a specific country SKU, e.g. the UK)

DE = Germany

TB = Belgium, Turkey, Luxembourg

JP = Japan

**(any firmware updates after 9.2.1.17 for current DE and TB users requires the 'special' update file available from the Asus website. This will enable those devices to upgrade to the latest WW sku updates when they are pushed out.)**

...make sure you get the correct version for your device (Check your build number and SKU in Settings>About tablet).

Things to know before you update:

It usually takes up to 10minutes to update your device (may take as little as 4minutes or a lot longer if you have encrypted your files).

If your device is already rooted, WITHOUT recovery installed, the update will remove root. If rooted WITH recovery installed, the update will fail.

You must have at least 50% battery charge before clicking the update button. Having it plugged into the mains is optional, however it is recommended (by asus) if you are updating from a microsd card.

Settings/files should be kept as is, but this isnt guaranteed. I didn't need to do a backup, but I recommend people do anyway just to be safe.

Do NOT touch your device while it updates.

Your device should automatically restart itself once finished updating.

Updating the dock can be done at a later date if your tablet was not plugged into the dock when you received the update. When you plug in the dock you will get another update notification. Click it to continue.

The dock update can take anything from 30seconds - 2minutes. Be patient and don't touch it while it's updating. The caps lock led will flash while it updates. A small message appears onscreen once it's finished, and you can then use it normally.

*I highly recommend you power down your tablet after this process is complete, then power it back up again, to check to see that the update has applied correctly in the system settings. If you get anything strange happening to your device after an update, and no one else seems to have the same problem, do a factory reset.*

A few reasons your device may not be receiving/updating via the automatic FOTA releases: (Possible solutions)

You have a rooted device #1. Use NVflash to revert back to a total stock device, then re-flash an official rom from the Asus FTP server.

You have a rooted device #2. Unroot using the guide HERE. Then reflash the latest official firmware you can get your hands on from the Asus FTP server.

You have upgraded/downgraded from another firmware incorrectly. Refer the Rom chef's guide you flashed for info.

The file is corrupted. Go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>DMClient. Tap on Clear data and Clear Cache. Force power off the device (10-12sec power button hold), wait 30secs and turn device back on again.

It's a fairly large file and your internet connection may be very slow. Be patient.

Wifi is switched off. Turn on wifi!

Battery has less than 50% charge. Plug it in to charge!

It's not been released in your country yet. Be patient.

The file transfer was interrupted. Check wifi connection.

Your device serial number may not be recognised by the Asus update server. Contact Asus support.

A modem/router/firewall is blocking the transfer. Temporarily lower your firewall, or put your device IP into the DMZ option in the router settings.

It still doesn't download the update after doing the things above. Try a hard reset.

Argh ... Aliens!!! Repent all sins, run for the hills or build a fortress out of tinfoil to protect yourself.

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Changelog

(Dates in bold are actual dates the firmware was released FOTA for the Wifi model (TF101). Info starting with orange text is for the 3G model (TF101G), and may be out of build, or chronological order, in this list. Screenshots have been discontinued due to lack of space for attachments.)

Firmware Revisions:

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4th July 2012

(Pushed to TW, US and WW devices.)

Build number: 9.2.1.27-20120615

Fixed Chrome browser and black screen issues

Fixed "Mobile Dock Battery saving mode" bug

Fixed movie playback hang issue

Enhanced MyLibrary and Vibe performance

Enhanced AppBackup stability

Enhanced Email stability

Updated translations for Settings

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TF101G (after 25th May 2012)

(Unknown)

Build number: 9.2.2.6-20120525

Unknown changes.

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Warning: Cold boot BEFORE downloading this update! Youtube video showing how here: http://youtu.be/oTU38Ewh8qo

17th May 2012

(Pushed to WW devices.)

16th May 2012

(Pushed to TW and US devices.)

Build number: 9.2.1.24-20120503

Improved system stability.

Improved email app stabilility.

Improved MyLibrary stability.

Improved MyNet stability.

Device restart bug fixed for some devices.

Added "face unlock" feature.

Default email app "sort by" option added to toolbar.

Youtube app keyboard overlay flicker fixed.

System bar lock feature added.

Default email app new features added. (Email download size, threading, "out of office" notice, mail sync schedule)

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TF101G (11th May 2012)

(Pushed to WW devices)

TF101G (10th May 2012)

(Pushed to TW devices)

Build number: 9.2.2.4-20120424

Wifi updated: 6.3.1.24

Bluetooth updated: 8.30

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30th April 2012

(Pushed to WW devices.)

24th April 2012

(Pushed to TW and US devices.)

Build number: 9.2.1.21-20120413

Bluetooth updated: 8.30

GPS updated: 6.9.12

Wifi updated: 6.3.1.24

Performance and stability tweaks.

File Manager zip extension support.

Added 'Wifi Direct' setting for peer-to-peer networking.

Stock browser 'Always request desktop site' setting option added.

Stock browser 'Revert to last working state' app crash functionality added.

Devicetracker.asus.com support. (Possibly region dependant)

MyLibrary updated.

AppBackup updated.

Default email app updated.

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TF101G (10th April 2012)

(Available for WW and CN devices via Asus site)

TF101G (5th April 2012)

(Pushed to DE devices.)

TF101G (29th March 2012)

(Pushed to TW devices.)

Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3

Build Number: 9.2.2.3-20120317

Wifi updated: 6.3.1.22

Bluetooth updated: 8.28

GPS updated: 6.9.12

Touch Panel version: 1.1 build 1

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30th March 2012

(Available for CN devices via Asus site)

21st March 2012

(Pushed to TW devices.)

17th March 2012

(Pushed to WW and DE devices.)

13th March 2012

(Pushed to US devices.)

Build number: 9.2.1.17-20120312

Bluetooth updated: 8.28

Battery usage data enabled.

Increased stock browser stability.

Volume output reset to original level.

AppBackup updated.

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24th February 2012

(Pushed to WW, US and DE devices.)

23rd February 2012

(Pushed to TW devices.)

Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3

Build number: 9.2.1.11-20120221

Wifi updated: 6.3.1.21

Bluetooth updated: 8.27

GPS updated: 6.9.11

Touch Panel version: 1.1 build 1

'Evolved' UI.

Lock screen actions.

Improved spell checker.

Dictation errors highlighted.

Network data usage charts with customisable cut off and warning levels.

Accessibility tools for the visually impaired.

Combined contacts app.

Updated calendar app.

'Visual' voicemail.

New transition effects.

Folders for the homescreen (Press and hold an app then drag it onto another icon on your home screen to combine into a folder).

Onscreen charger connection icon.

Picture edit feature in camera app.

Faster camera image capture.

Panorama camera capture.

Face detection support.

Redesigned picture gallery.

Redesigned file manager.

Live video chat effects.

Notification 'swipe to remove' feature.

Enhanced screenshot share feature.

Enhanced browser page rendering.

Saved page visual browser.

Offline browsing mode.

Improved email client.

Improved internet browser.

Email app support for EAS v14 certification.

Wifi Direct support.

Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) support.

Enhanced developer options.

Asus customisation settings for button behaviour.

App Locker app added.

Asus Task Manager widget added.

Google+ widgets added.

Widget previews added.

WebStorage widget added.

Splashtop updated.

Devanagari script support.

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23rd December 2011

(Pushed to US, WW, TW and DE devices.)

Build Number: 8.6.5.21-20111216

Stability update.

HDMI fix for newer hdtv's.

Various apps updated.

Input lag reduction.

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TF101G 16th December 2011

(Pushed to WW devices.)

Build Number: 8.6.6.23-20111202

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16th November 2011

(Pushed to TB devices.)

10th November 2011

(Pushed to TW, US and WW devices.)

Build Number: 8.6.5.19-20111107

App Backup bugfix.

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TF101G 30th November 2011

(Pushed to DE devices.)

TF101G 10th November 2011

(Pushed to US and WW devices.)

Build Number: 8.6.6.19-20111107

Wifi updated: v5.2.65

Bluetooth updated: v6.25

Baseband updated: 11.810.09.17.00

App Backup bugfix.

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4th November 2011 ('86518' Screenshot)

(Pushed to TW, US, WW and TB devices.)

Build Number: 8.6.5.18-20111028

Wifi updated 5.2.65

Improved wifi connectivity.

Fixed 8.6.5.13 mobile dock abnormal battery consumption issue.

App Backup feature added.

Netflix support. (US only)

Google Books updated.

Google Maps updated.

Google Market updated with tablet friendly UI.

Asus Sync option added to turn on/off Asus Sync, and fixed noticiation issues

Email Client now supports .zip files.

MyNet improved device search functionality.

Improved browser compatibility. (useragent string fixed)

My Cloud bugs fixed.

Italian input method added.

Supernote bug fix and improvement.

Polaris Office now supports large file loading, and improved compatibility.

Some notification icons re-sized.

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TF101G. 8th October 2011

(Pushed to TB devices)

TF101G. 6th October 2011

(Pushed to WW devices)

Honeycomb 3.2.1

Build number: 8.6.6.15-20110930

Wifi updated: v5.2.64

Bluetooth updated: v6.24

GPS updated: v5.5.10

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Unknown date (Pushed to CN devices)

Build number: 8.6.5.14-20111004

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Unknown date (Pushed to JP and DE devices)

6th October 2011

(Pushed to TB devices.)

30th September 2011 ('86513' Screenshot in post #2)

(Pushed to WW devices.)

28th September 2011

(Pushed to TW and US devices.)

Honeycomb 3.2.1 (security update)

Build number: 8.6.5.13-20110925

Wifi updated: v5.2.63

Bluetooth updated: v6.24

Kernel changed.

Adobe Flash improvement in the default browser.

Polaris office updated.

ASUS WebStorage updated.

Browser force-close fixes.

Improved Wi-Fi stability.

Supernote app added.

Added more language translations into ASUS Apps.

Added Farsi IME support.

Czech IME improvement : support Qwerty & Qwertz.

JP SKU fixed translation bug and Polaris office font.

CN SKU 3rd party app bug fix.

Improved Chinese handwriting prediction, recognise characters from each stroke.

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TF101G 23rd August 2011

(Pushed to WW devices.)

Build number: v8.6.6.10-20110816

Wifi: v5.2.58

GPS updated: v5.5.9

Bluetooth: v6.20

Allows wifi channels 12+13 to be accessed for Europe.

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25th August 2011

(Pushed to DE and TB devices)

23rd August 2011 ('8659' screenshot in post #2)

(Pushed to US and WW devices)

19th August 2011

(Pushed to TW and CN devices)

These updates appears to lock SOME users to this firmware with no possibility to downgrade (only upgrade) once applied.

Build number: 8.6.5.9-20110816

Wifi updated: v5.2.58

GPS updated: v5.5.8

MobileDock version updated: 0213

Bluetooth v6.20

Android compatibility mode for apps added.

Keyboard on/off switch when docked added.

Selectable cursor type option added (arrow or circle).

Mouse cursor trackpad movement reversed.

More MyZine options added, and now re-sizable.

Dock typing lag greatly improved when using stock browser.

Multiple languages (with regional dialects) added.

Compass issue fixed.

Random browser crash fixed.

File browsing bug fixed.

Ad-Hoc wifi support added.

Wifi disconnect bug fixed.

Stock browser scroll cursor changed (a more rectangular shape now than oval).

Random device reset bug now seems to be fixed.

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TF101G. 12th August 2011

(TW, WW and DE devices)

Build number: 8.6.6.9-20110804

Wifi updated: v5.2.55

Bluetooth updated: v6.20

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TF101G. 5th August 2011 - Not pushed OTA. 3G Transformer release firmware.

(TW and WW devices)

Honeycomb 3.1

Build number: 8.4.5.15-20110715

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2nd August 2011 ('8657' Screenshot in post #2)

(Pushed to WW, TB and DE devices)

Updated to Honeycomb 3.2

Kernel changed.

Build number: 8.6.5.7-20110730

Wifi updated: v5.2.53

For the rest of the changes see '28th July 2011' below.

28th July 2011

(Pushed to TW and US devices)

Updated to Honeycomb 3.2

Build number: 8.6.5.6-20110726

Kernel changed.

Wifi updated: v5.2.52

Bluetooth updated: v6.19

GPS updated: v1.5.0

Improved hardware acceleration.

Bug fixes.

Update to Movie Studio

Update to Google Movies

Update to widget system

Update to Google Music.

Exchange support.

'Zoom to fill' feature.

'Multi gesture' support. Pinch to zoom and two finger scrolling with trackpad added.

Trackpad operation inverted.

Proper SD card support (which will allow media to sync, etc).

HDMI output resolution quality scales better for greater compatibility with 720p tv's.

Mouse cursor changed (now a circle instead of pointer).

Smoother home page rotation.

Smoother 720p flash.

UI speed improvement/tweaks.

Weather widget displays last update time.

Mouse pointer speed option in settings added.

Alt+Tab recent apps keyboard shortcut added.

'System update' renamed to 'system firmware update'.

Battery usage stats fixed.

Improved typing speeds with dock.

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21st July 2011

(Pushed to JP devices)

Update appears to lock users to this firmware with no possibility to downgrade (only upgrade) once applied.

Honeycomb 3.1

Build number: 8.4.4.12-20110715

Kernel changed.

Updated wifi driver : v5.1.51

Updated bluetooth driver: v6.19

Regional specific updates.

See 16th July list and below for rest of updates.

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16th July 2011 ('84411' Screenshot in post #2)

(Pushed to US, WW, and TW devices) Now available for CN, DE and TB devices via FTP.

Build number: 8.4.4.11-20110711

Kernel changed.

Wifi upgraded v5.1.50

GPS updated v1.3.2

New Tegra splash screen and circular dot boot animation.

SRS sound profile updated.

Nvidia TegraZone app added.

Video gallery app added (videos are now separated from the image and video gallery). (possibly US only)

Option to hide keyboard notification popup on dock connect.

Splashtop app updated. (not HD, yet)

MyLibrary now shows a book count.

Xbox 360 controller support.

WMV support added to stock gallery app.

Auto-rotate disabled when docked.

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**Information continues in the next post...**

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