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[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lanpirate:
This will have to be a recall at some point. Think of all the general public that will buy the Transformer, how will they tell people to plug the charger in the right way? Even if they include a last minute notice in the packaging, how many people are going to remember to look when they plug it in each time?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
AC.

I think different circumstances are at work for the burnt-up prong. Maybe the connector between the plug and the adapter was defective and overheated, causing the plastic to warp. If it were arc-throwing fuse-popping bad then I'd expect some healthy charring on the metal. Not that it's good for the adapter to melt, but at least the failure mode wasn't that catastrophic.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I think you're right about the melted unit. Hopefully, a one-off, time will tell. Still pretty scary, though. It did look like the metal had melted near the base, almost like solder remnants on it.

Do the charging unit ac prongs rotate down into the unit, similar to the old Apple iPhone G adapter? If so, that leaves a concern about a poor mechanical contact at that junction point, which could cause overheating.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I agree that they will be facing something serious on this, probably a recall. We don't know yet whether this is limited to a small subset of all units, or a small percentage of all units, but they will need to get the root cause analysis done pronto and take quick action to resolve this.

I don't think there is actually a RIGHT way to install the defective chargers. The voltage could be much lower in that position, but there has got to be a defect causing it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
Yes, they fold down so during transport there is nothing to catch. It seems that Asus should really ship this unit with a polarized plug.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadgetfann:
This "shocking" situation with the TF is actually a common occurrence with other laptops. I had a Toshiba that would do the same thing when plugged in. Especially if I touched the speaker grills. There are dozens of posts about this occurring with other laptops on this blog (Dell, HP and even Apple)...

PC World even reported a Dell customer said that the surface of their Dell M1530 was giving off more than 100V of power: http://www.pcworld.com/article/141516/dell_dont_worry_about_laptop_electric_shocks.html and Dell issued a statement saying "Don't worry about the electric shocks".

I'm not sure what the defect is that causes this to occur, but it does seem to happen with regularity.

Hopefully Asus will come up with a solution.

EDIT: After reading the PC World article, it sounds very similar to the situation with the TF. The customers who experienced the electric shocks were using an "unearthed" two prong adapter supplied by Dell. The solution to get rid of the shocks was to replace the two prong with an "earthed" three prong adapter.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
That's the root of the problem: the Transformer adapter isn't polarized, so if you get it plugged in the wrong way there is neither neutral or earth to ground it. The 5V on ground when backwards is a little higher than I'd like, but not dangerous. If Asus gave us replacement plug type adapters that were polarized then it would probably be an acceptable solution.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuntdouble:
I'm not an electrical guru but aren't all US and mainland Europe plugs 2 prongs, with no ground pin? So what makes this adapter any different than any other 2 prong plug, is it just the fact that it outputs a larger current? If anyone can put it in laymans terms it would be appreciated.

Also, the majority in this thread appear to be American. Are there any European or Asian plugs with this issue?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Da02uk:
I got my UK TF and KBD yesterday. I put the TF straight on charge, from 12% to 100% in about three hours. The charger got pretty hot, too hot to touch on the underside. I have this morning, been charging the dock, about 45 minutes on then 15 off for it to cool. I think all these charger issues are pretty shocking! :rolleyes:

No problems with the wrong orientation, it will only fit one way here.

Model: AD827M

Type: 0B-1LF
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuntdouble:
Yeah but all charging adapters get hot due to the capacitors, etc. inside. That's not the sign of a faulty charger.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rumbleweed:
Warm Yes. Hot no!

Heat is the result of inefficient operation, if dissipated not a problem, if not damage to components can occur. As this is a commercial product, the components are probably guaranteed to a max operating temp of 70 C. junct temp.

Edit; Stuck mine on scope this am. Plugged in one ( wrong) way. I have 90V AC at 60 Hz on shield of USB connector to house gnd. . Plugged in the other way I have about 5V. If I get a chance later i will take some measurements of current to GND. Will replace this with an aftermarket once I can verify exact requirements of Dock and TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I believe you are right about the 2 prong plug. If everything if functioning as intended, it shouldn't make a bit of difference which way the AC plug is inserted. A ground pin is not the solution to this problem, nor is reversing the position of the plug. They need to be replaced, I think.

The unknowns in this is just how many defective chargers there are, whether it's due to design or manufacturing defects, and getting them identified in the population and replaced.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadgetfann:
Just fyi - iPad users are experiencing the same issue over on the Apple support forums...

iPad gives tingly light vibration electrocution when plugged in

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2463442?threadID=2463442&start=0&tstart=0
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rumbleweed:
Interesting difference in approach between Fruit lovers and Android. Read many posts on ipad site and no one bothered to measure anything. Maybe that's why we don't have ipads.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
Those Apple fan guys get a tingly sensation just hearing the words Apple, or Steve Jobs.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rumbleweed:
Possible Dynex charger problem. It appears ( will verify later today) that the the ASUS charger does not switch voltage, but rather outputs 5V at 2.0 A one pin of the USB 3.0 connector and 15V at 1.2A on another (5th) pin. The Dynex charger appears to have only a USB2.0 ( 4 pin ) connector, so if you you use it, you need to set the voltage at 5.0V and not 11 as some have suggested. I looks like the dock uses the higher voltage on the 5th pin, but there is no way to accomplish that as the adapter on the Dynex appears to only have 4 pins.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klau1:
you made my day :D

+1
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_gunner:
Anyone heard back from Asus support?

Has anyone heard back from Asus on this issue?

Having left my tablet docked and plugged in to charge at home, and then gone to work, and now reading this....I'm a bit concerned.

I work for a firm that does fire investigations. Have first hand knowledge of the destruction caused by poorly made AC adapters and other elec. components. It's nothing to take lightly.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rumbleweed:
I would assume that short of a total recall, they will say nothing until they look at the implications. A statement now either way could increase liability.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuntdouble:
I've not felt this tingling electric charge type thing you lot have, but then I'm assuming its because the UK plug has a ground pin (yes our plugs are massive but at least they have a few more safety features), or maybe mines not defective. I'm not sure, but you lot got me worried. :)

That's why I was trying to see if it was just a 2 pin problem. The UK plug usually has a user replaceable fuse in it but I didnt notice this when I snapped my plug and adapter together, and without risk of breaking it I can't pull the 2 parts apart again to check.

Even if this is just a 2 pin problem it still sounds extremely serious.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
Good to hear some independent verification. I'm assuming that's 90V P-P since that's around 63V RMS which is consistent with my measurement.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
The tingling only shows up when it's plugged in with neutral backwards since our US plugs let us do that. If this used a 2 prong polarized (neutral wider than hot) or a 3-prong then nobody would have noticed this. Since nobody's been hurt I think the current is pretty low. As they say, it's the volts that jolts but the mils that kills. But I wonder if having high voltage even at low current on the ground of the USB is causing any harm either internal to the adapter or to the TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm not noticing any tingling with it plugged in either direction.

Model: AD827M

Type: 0B-1LF
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
Please let us know what you find.

Some people have suggested using the Dynex unit but I question that since the rating is 11 volts vs 15 volts, and the usb connector appears to be USB 2 (4 pin) vs the USB 3 on the OEM part.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brachiopod:
Well, the charger itself has only two electrical connections, so even if the plug adapter has a third ground, the ground is not actually connected to the charger, so no additional safety from having a ground. In your case though, the third connection does prevent you from plugging the adapter in the "wrong" way as is possible in the US; assuming that your outlet is wired correctly. In the US you can plug the charger in either way and get hot and neutral reversed. In addition, sometimes you find sockets in the US that have hot and neutral wired reversed anyway, especially in older houses with no grounds.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brachiopod:
I also wonder if using a 5V USB 2 charger with higher current rating would help. Normal USB 2 is limited to 500mA, assuming that you plug in your powered hub and that there are no other devices on the USB chain. A lot of USB chargers can provide more current, for example the one for my iTouch is rated at 1 Amp. Maybe one could get faster charging through USB 2 just with a charger with a higher rating. I sure wish that I could buy another cable for the TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
If you just want a longer cable there are several USB3 (not USB 2) extender cables that work fine. Search through the Transformer Accessories sub-forum for recommendations.

As far as using a 5 volt charger goes, the charger that comes with the unit is rated at 15V @ 1.2 amps so you are off a long ways. Even if another voltage or current charger does sort of work it is obviously not what was speced or what the unit has been tested with so your conducting your own experiment and likely voiding the warranty.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuntdouble:
I meant that the fuse inside gives the additional safety element, not the ground pin. But as I said I'm not sure it even has a fuse inside mine so maybe there's no extra safety features in this particular UK adapter.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reverence12389:
My charge gets warm while charging, but it has not melted and I don't get the shock/tingle that others are reporting either. Maybe it is because I have the model type that was not faulty (0B-1LF or something like that). I am thinking thouhg that maybe people are not snapping their charger together correct and maybe that is why there are these issues.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I just got my TF. The charger Model is AD827M, and Type 0B-1LF. Before using it, I measured no continuity between the input and output sides. When connected to the TF and charging, I measured 92v AC between the TF frame, and the receptacle ground. After reversing the position, I get about 9.2v. The unit is charging properly, but of course the AC component exposure is very troubling.

I also don't know if that AC has any current capability, but others have reported getting mildly zapped, so it appears to be enough to be annoying, if not dangerous. The charger is fairly warm while in this charging mode, but not excessively hot so far.

I'm going to let the TF finish charging, then connect the keyboard, and try to fully charge it completely, while monitoring it closely.

This problem really needs to be assessed and responded to by ASUS. It appears to me that something is really awry with the chargers, and it looks like it may be a very common, if not universal problem with it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I kind of doubt that. I don't know how one could do it improperly. It snaps together pretty decisively, and the bodies of the two sections align with one another smoothly.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
I really think there are three different problems here. One is the AC leakage, another is outright failure of the charger, and the last is a high resistance contact between the plug and the adapter or the fixed and swiveling parts in the plug.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I'm with you on the first two, and we have seen evidence of them, especially the second one, but what is your basis for the third? Is that speculation, or has there been any data for that?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
Speculation based on the (one) photo I've seen of a heat damaged adapter. It looks like the only real damage is to the plastic swivel mount around one of the prongs. The plural of anecdote is not data and all that, but in this case only Asus is in a position to make any claims on that sort of failure so speculation is all we can do.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NMCBR600:
One thing about Apple chargers for I devices. Apple tends to change them with each new I device. The pull down circuits are changed to prevent users from using generic chargers and prevent 3rd party chargers from being put on the market quickly.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
FWIW, I just submitted a technical inquiry about this problem via the Ooma site support. It will really be interesting to me to see their response. I would encourage anyone who is seriously concerned about the issue to contact ASUS in some way.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lacrossev:
Would you mind posting a pic of the setup? I'm looking at the ultimate charger kit and i can't for the life of me figure out how it would hook up with the tips included, is there a usb port on it somewhere that i can't see?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadgetfann:
I contacted Asus earlier today. This was their response...

Thank you for contacting ASUS and providing your feedback. I do apologize for your inconvenience. I've documented this case and will pass it to our management and design team for review. In the meantime please let me know if you have any concerns or questions.

Thank you,

Aaron L

ASUS Product Support Team
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
Where is this Ooma site support? It seems the only way to complain to Asus is to submit an RMA, and I won't be ready to do that until the adapter kills my TF or burns my house down.

What happened to the Asus guys that were hanging around helping with the FW update issues?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
You can get to it via support.asus.com and step into Technical Inquiries. It will ask you for your equipment model and SN, when purchased, etc.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D_Czap:
there is a usb tip included. it has a really long cord also.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
You should keep in mind that the Dynex is a compromise alternative to the ASUS charger. The Dynex doesn't have the 15v dc max output of the ASUS, and it also doesn't have the extra pins of a USB3 connector that the ASUS uses to pass 15v to the TF. With the Dynex, you will be using the 5v dc USB 2 slow charge instead.

I reportedly works for the TF, but it's incapable of the rapid charge 15v output that the TF is designed to utilize.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pokey9000:
Looking at how the Dynex is laid out (DC barrel to USB converter) I'm sure you're feeding 11 real volts to the USB port. Likely that the TF's power supply will regulate down the 11V to whatever the battery charger likes, otherwise you would have seen some smoke come out by now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PublicJohnDoe:
I can confirm I had the "electrical tingling" sensation when charging.

Today, I tried connecting the adapter the other way 'round (I have an Italian plug, which is 100% symmetrical, so I aligned it with the "tiny written stuff" on the adapter upwards), and magically the tingling disappeared.

I also noticed that connecting it this way the Transformer gets just a little bit (almost imperceptibly) lukewarm when charging, while before it was definitely warm to the touch under charge.

Pretty serious screwup by Asus with the adapters... I think they should replace them all at no cost to users.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] friedgoldmole:
I noticed tingling last night when I brushed against my keyboard docked transformer charging last night with my elbow, thought it was my imagination but reading this I am pretty sure it wasn't.

I am in the UK if that makes any difference.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony1208:
wow the upside down trick worked haha
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levenite:
Asus "apple-esk" response:

Basically, you are doing it wrong.

See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1068593

Still nothing official. This is not my idea of support!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicw:
I just removed my questions to you, after realizing you are quoting another thread, rather than reporting a direct response to you from ASUS.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
I can't seem to get barnacle or wifitether to work on this phone. Has anyone else been successful in tethering with the infuse?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lost1:
I just used the integrated wifi hotspot.

"Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile AP"

And have at it. Worked great.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
You don't have to have the tethering plan? Can't att ttell?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lost1:
I've never had an issue. On the iPhone (not jailbroken) you have to call AT&T to activate. On this one, you get an information tag above the activate checkbox saying:

I've been using that on my Captivate for 7 or 8 months now, AT&T has never billed me. I'm not extravagant in my usage. The highest net data I've used is 4.5GB, but that's for both normal and tethered use. I've never been dinged.

I think if it becomes obvious, torrent or otherwise, then they may try to do something. But as far as I know, there is no way to distinguish the traffic of your phone from that of the connected devices.

My suggestion is try it for a small burst of data, note the time. Reboot your phone after. Then check your account online after a day or two and see whats listed under your data use.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lrs421:
You guys should try a custom apn similar to the captivate and atrix.

Sent from Desire HD or Inspire 4G or whatever this thing is called via premium XDA app.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lost1:
Ok... I tried this again after I posted the message. Something seems to have changed in my account. Now I get a "Verifying" message and then a note that says tethering is not available. My guess is that we'll have to replace the IP/Stack to not request verification information from AT&T.

So, sorry, no go yet.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
Can someone else try it with an independent app such as barnancle or wifi tether to see if it works?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Papi4baby:
I notice you said ATT, but your profile shows the Canadian flag. So are you in Canada or US with ATT.

I know some Canadian carriers have some tether included in the 3G for free at no extra charge.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Papi4baby:
I dont see those apps in the marketplace. I take it you have to root?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] xcapepr:
I used EasyTether Pro. Works on my Mac fine. I have rooted the phone already, any way of getting a WiFi one now that it's rooted?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
Ya you have to be rooted. Go to 4shared.com and search for barnacle.apk.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] slider2828:
You guys know that there is a wifi tether for android from google development right? Just use that and you are done.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] xcapepr:
Did just that :) It needed a 13 character wpa key... ilovekeineken worked jussst fine!

Searched for "wifi tether" on google code. Slider earned a thanks
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lost1:
EDIT: Now confirmed to work, see next post!

I tried the Android Wi-fi tether and it didn't work. Can anyone confirm that it works?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
guys MOBILE AP in settings! that's native wifi teather ap stands for access point. there is an apk you need to delete or freaze to do it without the tethering plan. ill get details from captivate section and report back.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lost1:
I can now confirm that Android-Wifi-Tether works.

I used Tether for Root Users 2.0.8-pre1 Wireless

I agree with Dani897, this will ultimately be a matter of replacing the AT&T Modded Wifi AP with the google stock version.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Papi4baby:
Please do, waiting of your info.

Thanks.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
in titaniumbackp if you are rooted freeze ir uninstall "tetheringmanager0326.apk" should unlock it. you can also delete it from adb, rootexplorer, other root file managers as long as you mount read write in terminal emulator, or you can use terminal emulator.

i have a linux machine and use sshdroid to ssh into the phone. that's another way to do it if you get a windows application that handles ssh.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Papi4baby:
10-4.

I was hoping of a way around it without root. I know the Atrix had one.

Thanks anyways.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keitakawada:
Hi all, Since many times my SGT say me that i only have 206MB installed on it.

I was searching for a solution when i fall on the threed to have Honeycomb on the SGT and in this threed, the autor thaid :

[*]If your internal SD card reads ~220 MB after coming from this ROM to anything else, you didn't read my post... Try again.

That is exactly my problem... but i havn't installed Honeycomb.

I'was using stock 2.3.3, before i was on Overcome 1.3, and now i'm on Overcome 2.0 beta2

I have the same probleme with all of those roms...

I think it came from the kernel but what do you think of this ? do you have a solution for my problem ?

(sorry for my english, i'm french)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] crawlgsx:
I picked up the Infuse Car dock with my Infuse and I LOVE IT. It works great, its very very good build quality. Nice to have the dock always plugged in for power and I can just pop my phone in and go. Also really nice that Samsung Car Home auto opens when I plug it in to the dock.

To anyone that uses their phone for calls or music while driving I highly recommend it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] reefrunway:
Did you pick it up at an AT&T store? I am eager to check one out, as I plan to use the phone quite a bit as GPS unit for my car.

Thanks!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] crawlgsx:
Yeah I did I am not normally one to buy accessories from ATT but I couldn't resist :D.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AllTheWay:
Samsung Dock

yes it's from AT&T and it's very nice.

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod5100347#fbid=jy53eoHminq