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[Android General] wendyalison:
Padfone Firmware 4.0.4 not available anymore

Hi,

My phone got the 4.0.4 update message about 2 days ago. I ran it but it failed and rebooted back to firmware 4.0.3. I assumed because I've rooted my phone.

I then installed Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, to ensure that I can still have root access after I upgrade. After running it and making the root backup, I temporarily unroot and tried to go to Settings>About PadFone> System Firmware Update to run the update again. However, it tells me "There is no update currently available for your device" even though my Android version still reads as 4.0.3

I tried going to Apps>All to clear the data in AsusFirmwareUpdate, CMClient, DMClient, Google Parnet Set Up and Google Services Framework and cold booted my phone. Still, I get the same "There is no update currently available for your device" message, no matter how I try repeating this process.

I do not want to factory reset or wipe my phone's data or lose root access (which installation of firmware through SD card would do).

Can anyone let me know what I could do to get the update?

Thanks!
[Android General] hoyin007:
I have tried few times already.

Clear data for other Google Service.

Re-install 4.0.3 without root, does not have single update notification.

I believe the update only come once as I have seen that message before, but it works like activation, if you took it already, it disappear!

I am waiting 4.0.4 root method instead.
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
Yeah, it's been a couple of days since the OTA cames, I wish someone has bound to root it :D

Keep my finger's crossed for now
[Android General] Mr.Clark:
If anyone does get it, could they please copy it out of /cache before installing it, then post it somewhere we can get to it?
[Android General] exitido:
Asus padfone is delayed again in spain lol
[Android General] SparkyRih:
The CHT verison is available on the Asus website...
[Android General] Someone09:
Any news on a WW version of the update?

Or - in other words - how long does it usually take for Asus to release a WW version after they released a CHT version?
[Android General] Mr.Clark:
That's the full 500MB version. It doesn't work the same way as an OTA. In an OTA, it updates existing files. In the full version, it seems to delete everything (including the SU binary) and replace it with the new version. That's why you lose root and OTA Rootkeeper doesn't work - there's no SU binary any more for it to use. And it resets the file permissions so that the old root method no longer works.
[Android General] SparkyRih:
never rooted my Padfone, and I'm missing nothing, it's stable so for me there's no need to root it...
[Android General] Animus39:
Yes, the Padfone seems very intersting, but a little expensive...
[Android General] Alle090:
build.prop

Any one? just a copy of it, please!
[Android General] ric242:
same question!

and don't forget to VOTE for PADFONE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
[Android General] mopo01:
How many times can one vote
[Android General] starrwulfe:
I can confirm that the padfone does work with USB ethernet adaptors, as long as they support OSX or Linux 2.6 kernel.
[Android General] cty.stuart:
it's not if u think from the fact that you get both phone and tablet with that price. Not forgetting the dock. in long term, it's actually helping you to save some bucks as you need only 1 sim for 2/3 device depending on how you see it. You save time and bandwith without the need to sync your data between multiple devices.

The fact that it gives 32Gb cloud storage for 3 years is quite generous too as you probably need to pay quite a bit for that with other providers anyway :)
[Android General] Someone09:
Care to share some examples for working adapters?
[Android General] oroo708:
pic??vid??anything??
[Android General] Someone09:
Looks like Navigon is now fully functional on the Padfone with the latest Update.

Yay!
[Android General] olly230:
Crashing browser, my fishtank wallpaper is gone. Stuttering web streams.

My padfone is poorly.
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
I'll be getting my padfone today, and I was thinking to restore all my previous backup from galaxy tab, alas still no root method :). I guess I'll have to be patient 4 a while.

Is there any backup apps that didn't require root?

Edit: sucks, I live on a mining area, the signal here is not so good, i can get it fine with the phone only, but when it goes inside the padfone station, pure blank, no signal at all

going down from 4 bar to zero is really ridiculous IMHO >.< It actually stays on for 1 bar though, and then gone like the wind

anybody have any suggestion what to do for me?

might be a modem issue, is there any modem file in asus web? can we install a modem if we're not rooted and using a CWM?
[Android General] PlanetJumble:
It really shouldn't do that, as the Station has antennas of its own. Maybe check if the contacts are properly connected? The three metal squares on the lower side of the phone.
[Android General] erfarne:
Micro Hdmi

Hi. Do you have a picture of how it looks when you modified the plug on the micro-hdmi? Im thinking of doing it but seems hard imo. Thanx!
[Android General] Someone09:
You could use MyBackup (paid version) to back your apps up to their online storage and then restore them on your Padfone.

But without root you can only restore the apps themself without your settings.

That`s weird. I always thought I have 1-2 bars more when docked.
[Android General] Someone09:
It is actually really easy. Just scrap the black stuff from the plug until it works. ;)
[Android General] RaithK:
I have the exact same problem. I already contacted Asus, they sugested a wipe of the data but after doing that I have the same problem. Other users have reported the same signal strength when inside the station. I guess we should send it to get them fixed.
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
I believe it should be properly connected since there's 3 metal on the phone and 3 that can be pressed on the station. That's why its weird. @raith Send to asus to get it fixed? But its not even out here, i got the one from Taiwan
[Android General] commensal:
Screen problem

The screen of my Padfone Station is coming loose. Just fallow the link on my Asus webstorage to see what i mean.

http://www.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/share/GY4PVYILIL
[Android General] Someone09:
My desktop PC caught a nasty &%!"§ virus today which means I had to completely rely on my Padfone today.

And it didn´t let me down in a single area!
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
There's only 2 provider that I can get signal around here, and somehow I'm curious to check the other one, which usually worst. somehow int the padstation, it got full bar >.<

thats weird

but I'm glad it's not hardware malfunction, so maybe more like a modem issue maybe

too bad the one that get the signal is only gprs, not even edge lol

edit: just curious, what firmware are your padfone station now guys? mine is p40
[Android General] phoxy84:
Since I accidentaly pulled my phone out of the station when booting (or put it in while booting (i forgot)) my padfone screen won't turn on after I charged it in the padfone station and want to take it out.... Have to pull battery :(

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On the other hand, it looks like I have solved my problem with the keyboard lay out messed up, but wil test some more this weekend. I have made SwiftKey Tablet a tablet only app and now the layout in the station was good and when I got it out of the station this morning, it was still good :D.

I made Swiftkey tablet a system app in 4.0.3 rooted and it still is in 4.0.4 non-rooted :)
[Android General] SparkyRih:
Video not found or access denied...

But how is it possible that the screen comse off?
[Android General] oroo708:
It would be best for you to sent it to asus for repair.

I think the tape holding the screen wore off.
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
hmm. is it possible for a provider not to let their sim card be used in case of padfone?somehow with my sim, whenever it was inserted to tablet, it's going off, meanwhile another provider simcard works well. if it's true , is there any way to bypass this?
[Android General] nxdu:
Had my first hands-on with my friend's Padfone, he and I agree that everything looks fine except that it's awkward to use the pen to answer call.
[Android General] mart1n0s:
I seriously need a case. Dropped it at work today, nothing but scratches but that heart attack you get every time you drop it can't be good for you. I actually got a case for it but as long as it is in that case I can't use it. It like a wallet.

So when I took it out to respond to a text message, I dropped it. Not being "mainstream" is the reason why there aren't any (silicone) cases nor any mods. Please let me know if you find anything.
[Android General] Mr.Clark:
I only got the case to protect the screen. Once they release the UK keyboard dock, I'll probably never use it again.

Massive leather-ish thing. Good as a stand though.

EDIT: Getting outrageous battery drain due to the wifi not reconnecting if you go out of range of a network and then come back. It's ok if the SSID is different, but not if it's the same one. Is this fixed in 4.0.4? Anyone got the 146MB OTA for sharing yet?
[Android General] mart1n0s:
Found this: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...cmd=VIDESC&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=05201987207

Is it reliable?
[Android General] Words_vs_Pain:
Hi!

Can anyone post the OTA update from the /Cache folder?

I know that the update is available at the Asus Website, but I want the OTA to keep the root.

Thanks!
[Android General] Mr.Clark:
This! A thousand times this!

Also Bluetooth.
[Android General] commensal:
Normaly it runs.

the screen was certainly badly stuck at the origin.
[Android General] patrick_spd4u:
I think in the first months, there will be only optimized-stock-ROM like the early development of Acer ICONIA A100 due to the lack of unlocked bootloader.

I'm confused too why they put a trackpad on a device that already has huge & responsive touchscreen
[Android General] PlanetJumble:
A trackpad can be helpful in situations where the touchscreen is too imprecise (don't tell me you never had those). Also you can rest your arms while e.g. browsing and don't need to reach up for clicking on a link. I think it is a nice addition, but will most of the time be switched off.
[Android General] timboyce94:
This - discussion was settled multiple times now.
[Android General] olly230:
From a french site

http://www.lesnumeriques.com/teleph...adfone-en-retard-a-cause-qualcomm-n24324.html

"Not due in France till late 2012"

Is that linked to the EU as a whole or just french carriers???
[Android General] Marlinn:
:(:( If France only gets it in Q3-Q4 I think I'd better just give up and get a Galaxy s3.. Too bad Asus
[Android General] Kozato:
The padfone is not even available off the shelves in Taiwan yet. Its gonna be a long wait before its available locally. Thanks to htc and samsung.
[Android General] silkshadow:
I don't know if this has all been posted yet but:

ASUS PadFone Unboxing with the PadFone Station & Station Dock

PadFone Dock is Interchangable with the Original Transformer Dock

ASUS PadFone Detailed Walk Through of Handset, Tablet & Dock

A ton of great info here, should answer a lot of questions. What do you all think?

A little disappointing on the size/looks of the thing. Its bigger (well fatter anyway) than any laptop/netbook I've had in the last 5 years, especially wiht that hump. Kind of makes me want to wait for a Padfone 2, a little bit. I don't understand why the tablet part is so thick and heavy as its only a screen and a battery, so why make it so fat?

Looks like the stylus/phone thing is only a bonus for pre-ordering. It sounds like it won't be standard. Not a big deal at all, I would've never used it.

Big unanswered question for me is the bootloader unlocked? I don't know, that would probably be the key info. I have lust for it, even with the size/weight, but if the bootloader is locked, I will pass.

Edit: Interesting thing is that Asus looks to be trying to get rid of their old stock of 1st gen transformer keyboards. There is no other reason why they would opt for that old, flawed design over the new and improved Prime design. That part ticks me off. For such a high price tag, Asus should not be using it to dump their old inventory. Also, for the price, why make it plastic rather than metal like the Prime? Overall looks like a midrange device, not a high end premium device and that's a shame.
[Android General] Frederick1337:
interesting

Seems cool.:)
[Android General] PlanetJumble:
Maybe because a fully fledged tablet does not have anything of weight or size that the PadFone Station doesn't need as well? The CPU is really nothing noteworthy in this aspect, and the Station does have a simple one managing connection to the phone and charging.

The size is just about the same as the original Transformer, but of course it has to have the hatch so that can't be smoothed out. How can you expect it to be just as slim as a regular tablet?

Judging from the Transformer Prime and other recent phones, it will be locked but Asus will provide an unlocking tool. The locked bootloader is mandatory for certain services like Google Play Videos, which you will lose with the usage of those tools.

The keyboards are not exactly the same, at least the hinge is changed to alter balance point and the maximum opening angle (less, so the PadFone Station doesn't tip over). But I fail to see where this is "flawed". Clearly, the Prime is of better quality, made of metal and slimmer, but that doesn't make the original Transformer or the PadFone bad. I agree that neither the phone part nor the tablet are high end, but upper middle class, which is OK for me.
[Android General] timboyce94:
And also now:

Seems to be a constant stream of videos from that user, so everyone should just keep an eye on this page:

Netbooknews - Mobile Computing Videos
[Android General] silkshadow:
I would expect it to be as slim as the phone and a bit, but no more. I'd be happy to place a bet that the Padfone 2 will be that slim. This 1st version is more like a experiment, which is fine. This is a new category of device, the Motorola thing is quite different, so I am wiling to pay to be a guinea pig :).

Good news, I hope you are right!

I am certainly not saying its bad, but it is flawed, did you watch the videos? Nicole goes into details at the end of IIRC the full walk through video about why its flawed.

Me too, but I am disappointed. For $1000 or whatever the final price will really be when its released in markets where I can buy it, I would far more prefer to have a device that looks and feels like a $1000 phone.

Edit: That new dynamic switching video was informative. So, in general if its not made by Asus, the app won't dynamically switch at this time anyway. That's not surprising at all, however still a tiny bit disappointing.

BTW is it me or do you really like this reviewer, Nicole? Listening to her videos is enjoyable, more so than some others IMO.
[Android General] Steven82:
yeah she's good

it's down to the developers to add dynamic switching, I know I will be if there's adoption for this device :)
[Android General] olly230:
When is it going to be REALLY important to need to switch mid app?

The only time I can think would be possibly getting a call mid way through a game on the tablet.

The fact its plastic and is pretty obviously based on the TF101 makes it appear that it been ready to be built for a year or so. That kind of implies that they have held on to an an idea waiting for the market to be ready and its backfired.

Too much weight at the top? mount the phone at the bottom so then you don't need a chubby keyboard to counter balance a top heavy screen...

I think because of this delay the product will be still born and there will never be a padfone2 and that both makes me want it less and more at the same time...
[Android General] Marlinn:
Imo she reviews alot of stuff I didn't really need to hear about, still haven't really seen alot of things like battery life, screen quality (with readings, not her opinion), compatibility with other USB devices, how long it takes to charge the whole deal etc.. I seriously couldn't care less about her playing a game, some weird casing to put the pad in, or dynamic switching (Seriously, whats the difference with closing it and then reopening...)
[Android General] Steven82:
agreed.

she flashed us a padfone case or something in the unboxing video but never seen it again.

I want to see a mouse connected to the keyboard dock.

I'm quite happy to create a trackpad disable button for it if nobody else does :p I would have thought asus would have thought of that.

and yes, when all are flat out of charge, I want to know how long it takes to charge all at the same time. I hear charging the phone takes a LONG time when doing it off the extras. so I'll be interested to see all via ac.
[Android General] silkshadow:
You are both right on. Its more of a cool factor feature than utility for most apps. However things like a word processor, web browser and so forth I would hope the devs do include it, assuming this device does get sold in decent numbers.

Lol, I know exactly what you mean. I am concerned though about the stillborn issue. The delays on this device have already put it about a year or so behind the current superphones, then add in the high price and lower quality build it becomes an issue of: is this unique form factor worth all the sacrifices? For me, it is very compelling but my year long lust is starting to taper down to mere adoration. Is adoration worth $1000 out of my account and giving up things like LTE and nvidia graphic prowess as well as living with an uglier device than the current market offers? Seeing the sexy Prime next to the Padfone in the video hurts a bit.

To be fair, she is not reviewing the Padfone yet, though I get what you mean totally. Supposedly the review comes later in the week or so. Right now she is just showing everyone her first weekend with the device. She is playing with it, learning about it and allowing all of us, who have been starved for some real Padfone hands on videos, to watch over her shoulder.
[Android General] bluebobx:
I know 110% what you mean - if they'd launched this six months earlier, or even just after MWC, then I absolutely guarantee that they would have sold a lot more than they will now.

I'm a big Asus fanboy (diet pending - LOL) but the excellence of the HOX (minus points for stupidity like no uSD slot and especially fixed battery) gave me a few doubts. And now - even though it seems to be generally thought of as "disappointing" - the Galaxy SIII makes me reconsider.

Sure the Asus is

far

more flexible, but I figure that it's going to be FAR easier to find accessories for the SIII - like cases, mounts, etc. Particularly worrying is that graphics on the SIII are supposed to be 1st class.

I've more or less decided to see what the deal is come contract renewal time, if the SIII is cheaper than PF+Station then I'll probably go that way, especially if the PF is STILL in short supply. On the other hand, if Asus-UK launch at a good price then I'll be tempted to give them the business. I figure Asus deserve some success just for daring to be innovative - I wouldn't necessarily say that either HTC or Samsung are doing that.

From what I've seen the PF dock uses the same keyboard layout as the TF101, in which case the trackpad disable key is top row, fourth key from the left side.
[Android General] ZeldaWW:
does it reboot like the TF101?

i got one of those tablets and it reboots constantly
[Android General] Kozato:
The reason Asus is unable to launch the padfone earlier is due to the shortage of the Snapdragon S4 SoC and how Asus is receiving the S4 chips from Qualcomm on an installment basis and low volumes.

HTC and Samsung are higher on Qualcomm's client lists as they are able to pour more money into getting Qualcomm to supply them the S4 chips and also their ability to move more units of devices running the S4 chips.
[Android General] nicedeath:
Was this already posted?

A clip recorded with the padfone ... 1080p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZpCm5K4mA8
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
cant seem to use mtp on windows xp sp3

tried a whole lot of inf edit, installing wmp 11, nothing worked >.<

is there an asus padfone specific usb driver?

I download from the internet, and got only .inf file and other file

if only it was an.exe #sigh
[Android General] oroo708:
"This is update for CHT 9.18 updates to CHT 9.20"

OTA .zip file can be found here
[Android General] Peter_Nik:
Heh, I decided to install the Vikuiti screen protector ARMR200 for Asus PadFone today: I bought it a month ago, but did not use it due to its wrong size: it was 1-2mm longer that needed. So I cut these 1-2mm today and... ooops: Vikuiti screen protector ARMR200 for Asus PadFone completely blocks any touchscreen response!

Be aware!

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[Android General] commensal:
+1!
[Android General] gtct2003:
Loose screen on the tablet.

I have the same problem on the loose screen and sent to Asus for servicing. But after servicing, use for few days, the same thing happen again. Sigh. Need to make another trip to Asus again.
[Android General] Mr.Clark:
I could bloody kiss you!

(And SparkyRih and hoyin007)

I did have to rename it to CHT_PadFone-user-9.20.1.22_CHT_9.3.1.zip before it was picked up as an OTA, but it's just installed fine. OTA Rootkeeper actually works, so I've still got root with 4.0.4.

The Android community is fantastic! Thanks guys :D
[Android General] Justin^Tan:
now that you guys able to keep root on 4.0.4, is there anything you can do to make the unrooted 4.0.4 able to root like making a zip or something to copy it into the system or things like that?

I don't think I'm rooted, but somehow i can install root explorer and explore the system, and it was mounted as r/w not r/o
[Android General] Steven82:
this could be a deal breaker for me - last thing I want is my tablet screen to break after a couple of months use!
[Android General] HelsinkiSisu:
Two people out of all the ones on here who have had no problem? You have a very low worry threshold... :p
[Android General] SparkyRih:
I have mine for almost 2 montsh now, noissues...

Only this broken pin, but that was pretty much my own fault I guess, I still haven't seen any reports of some-one else who managed to do that XD
[Android General] phoxy84:
No problems at all here, works perfect for more than a month. Received the keyboard today, now it's really complete :)
[Android General] smelian:
My pad station stopped response i send it to get new one

We really need developers support for this great device . Need to add more button and rom change and new kernels Mods i feel sad for this device no support for it yet from devs and others like company's that's made covers and external batteries etc etc
[Android General] Someone09:
Aw man, I want that WW update. :-/

C´mon, Asus!

I hate it when my inner flashmaniac comes out. ;)
[Android General] PuntoG:
Thanks!

You guys are just the best ever. Thanks so much SparkyRih, hoyin007, and Mr. Clark for figuring out that it needed to be renamed! And please consider this a sloppy-wet open-mouth kiss. :p

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Quick question Mr. Clark: Did you just place the file in the root of the /cache folder to allow it to be seen as an OTA? If not, can you tel me where to put it?

Thanks Dude!

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NVM. I just ran it and it worked. I retained root. YAYYYY! Thanks again guys!
[Android General] abrigael:
Failed OTA

:crying: Hi, I copy the zip file in sdcard and OTA installed, but not recovery my root....anything the idea :confused:
[Android General] 3mL:
Might I ask if it's possible to upgrade from WWE to 4.0.4 CHT?

Also, i asked ASUS Sweden if they had any ETA on 4.0.4 WWE, they told me they do not have any estimated date right now.

Altho, I wouldn't give much credit to them since they told me 64 GB MicroSDXC would work.