yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] b1ackplague:
There are a few legitimate Asus reps on here including Asus_NA. I worked with Asus_NA to RMA two devices (one died from FOTA and the other, ~99% perfect, had a problem with adjusting the backlight) and they provided me free shipping via Asus fedex delivery, they were able to confirm when my package arrived at their facility and also updated me, on here, about when my replacement will ship out followed very shortly by an email from Asus with the packing list and tracking number. My newest transformer arrived yesterday.

So if Asus_NA ends up contacting you then they're legitimate.

However, the user that sent you the message seems to way not legitimate and i'd report it ASAP. Get them banned for trying to rob someone.

The three legitimate Asus reps on these forums are Asus_NA, Eric Liu, Rich @ Asus. Their might be a fourth, Rick @ Asus. I've worked mostly with Asus_NA.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluecnc:
Jeez

I am glad you got suspicious. That would totally suck to send the whole setup to a scammer. I guess no place is safe. Sorry to hear you are having problems though. My second TF101, serial number B50...... works great. Good luck.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
Thanks Guys, these friendly and helpful responses are why I love this forum, even if I do get the odd phishing PM! :P

I haven't heard anything back from that so-called Asus person, so will report that private message so a mod can look into it - anyone know who I should be talking to? I had a quick look in the message to see if there was a link to report it, but couldn't find one....

Thanks again everyone. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] turbulent28:
Scammer...

look at that persons posts

"I had the same problem, then, I call to ASUS.

Their reply is they will upgrade server by 5/20."

"Oh~ I go to the ASUS official website to find th following.

One year of Unlimited ASUS WebStorage, two USB ports, SD and Micro SD card readers for easy sharing & storage expendability

http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_...sformer_TF101/"

"thank you, will try on my device"

sound like a ASUS rep to anyone? Not even close.. report his/her ass

but, come to think about it, some people have made claims that when theyve spoken to ASUS, theyre clueless...lol

maybe he/she was forwarding something to you? (im trying to be optimistic..lol)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
Those were exactly the posts that roused my suspicions! I always seem to be a victim of really poor phishing scams, and as I've worked in IT for 12 years, I consider myself a bit wiser than most to scams like this!

Hell, I once got one of those Nigerian Scam emails - except it wasn't an email, it was an actual letter and had a stamp on it and everything! I feel sorry for the poor chumps who aren't a cynic like me and get caught out by this stuff!

Who should I report it to? (the Asus Scammer, not the Nigerians! :D)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Gary Key:
This is fake request. We have seen several of these lately and you need to report the user to the Admin please.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] darkonex:
lol I just noticed I have the same message so reported them:

kimi_Q is offline kimi_Q

Today, 03:55 AM

#

Default Dear Valued Customer,

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for purchasing ASUS TF101 Transformer tablet system. Currently we have noted your comment on the forum about the issues in using TF101 docking unit and we need your help to investigate the root cause of the issues. Therefore, we are happy to exchange your full TF101 system (include tablet, docking, power adaptor and cable) with a new one. If you agree, please reply with your name, phone# and e-mail, our customer service representative will contact you shortly. Your satisfaction is our goal, do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Center

AsusTek Computer Inc.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pogul:
I got the same PM from the same user - "Kimi_Q"..

I just assumed by the broken Engrish - and all of the support posts that they were an Asus 1st line trying to point people to the proper support - but I was still suspicious..

As others have said, I'd never give any one from a forum any private info via PM (or other).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Deleted member 4031379:
I got that pm and did respond to it. Definitely suspicious but not really very private info. Haven't heard anything further.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
You'd be surprised. Using just an email address it's often possible to figure out their address and more. If you have an RMA processing and they have that information they could call Asus and pretend to be you, then say they've moved house or want the delivery to their work address, and boom, your stuff goes elsewhere!

Just an example, but you can't be too careful. A few google/facebook/directory enquires searches, and you can find out loads of information about someone, enough to convince a company when you phone them.

That may not be happening at all, but be careful about giving your details out to people you don't know.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] tornadog:
I replied to the PM too. I got a call today from a 510 number but couldnt answer as I was in a meeting. Calling the number back got to ASUS support main line, but I didnt know where to go from there, so I hung up. Now can they spoof caller IDs too, must be a elaborate scam for sure :P

Update: I got the call again. I spoke to a live person, who set me up with an RMA for the dock. The RMA # given to me was trackable through ASUS site, and I received a free FEDEX shipping label addressed to Asus in CA, USA. I told him about this thread, and he asked if I could vouch for the legitimacy of the PMs that many of us received. PM me if you need any other details.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Deleted member 4031379:
I just missed a call from the 510 number. I plan to just wait until they call again.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
I Stand Corrected!

I have this PM, so I guess this is legitimate after all! My apologies to Kimi_Q for doubting!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Deleted member 4031379:
Yeah I just got off the phone and got setup for the RMA. He mentioned the message from Kimi. It is indeed real :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] frosty5689:
Or just a very elaborate social engineering scam involving compromised asus server. If Gary Key says its fake, its fake.

Sent from my Transformer TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
That is possible, although if they'd managed to compromise one of Asus' email servers, chance are they've got all our details anyway then, as my RMA was arranged using another email address from the domain asus.com

I emailed tablet@asus.com and got the following reply:

They didn't ask for any further details, and based on this and other posts in this thread where people have apparently phoned Asus support and they have confirmed that these communications came from Asus, so I'm guessing it's probably not fake.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Ryaninja:
In fact, I'm pretty certain it's not fake:

I then looked up the originating IP address:

Looks pretty real to me! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shotto:
Has anyone taken up this offer yet? I too had the message offering a replacement system (I have the 40 model dock) and would welcome a replacement if this is genuine as my power supply keeps falling apart as well :( How would it be arranged a swap, delivery and return?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Elzbieta:
I also would like to know how this worked out.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sheureka:
I replied to the PM, but haven't gotten a response yet. I'd really like to find out what's going on. - sheureka
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wynand32:
If this ends up being genuine, then I have to say again: kudos to Asus for taking this whole tablet thing seriously. They've been providing great support and timely updates so far, and so they deserve their initial success with the Transformer, I think.
[Android Apps and Games] aoprea:
The number of devices suported is very limited:

* Google Nexus S

* HTC Desire S

* Sony Ericsson Xperia neo

* Sony Ericsson Xperia pro

Strange decision for skype with only this devices suported ....

Unfortunately video call not suported for my Galaxy S.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...us-s-and-other-select-devices-new-ui-and-sms/

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/30/skype-two-way-video-calling-comes-to-nexus-s-desire-s-xperia-n/
[Android Apps and Games] scorpeeon:
same here, no video on galaxy s..

anyone knows how it identifies the phone? maybe if you modify it's identifier to nexus s it would work?
[Android Apps and Games] Wisefire:
We need the guys that worked on the Netflix APK to take a look at it. I'd love for this to be on my sensation.
[Android Apps and Games] GrantHeppes:
Oddly it doesn't work on the Nexus S 4G.
[Android Apps and Games] penfold:
also now has a running service that doesn't let u close the app.

what is with devs that think their app is so great that you shouldn't be allowed to close it and it must remain constantly running?
[Android Apps and Games] mulletcutter:
Maybe change ur build.prop, like the nerflix app
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Style:
Please hack this application !!!
[Android Apps and Games] Dishe:
could the magic combination be the latest Gingerbread + FFC?

One of the advantages to the latest Ginger, if I recall correctly, was native APIs for a front camera (until now, apps had to be coded for specific camera devices- that's why some video chat apps only supported some hardware).

Are these maybe the only devices running the latest Google update that happen to sport a front camera?
[Android Apps and Games] scottlinux:
Start hacking! From the skype 2 apk:

{white:[{name:"HTC Saga", mft:"(?i)HTC",
board:"(?i)saga",
model:"(?i)HTC saga", product:"(?i)htc_saga",
device:"(?i)saga"},{name:"HTC Desire S", mft:"(?i)HTC",
board:"(?i)saga",
model:"(?i)HTC Desire S", product:"(?i)htc_saga",
device:"(?i)saga"},

{name:"Nexus S", mft:"(?i)samsung",
board:"(?i)herring",
model:"(?i)Nexus S",
product:"(?i)soju",
device:"(?i)crespo"},

{name:"Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo",mft:"(?i)Sony Ericsson",brand:"(?i)SEMC",board:"(?i)unknown",
model:"(?i)MT15[ai]", product:"(?i)MT15[ai]_.*",
device:"(?i)MT15[ai]"},{name:"Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro",mft:"(?i)Sony Ericsson",brand:"(?i)SEMC",board:"(?i)unknown",
model:"(?i)MK16[ai]", product:"(?i)MK16[ai]_.*",
device:"(?i)MK16[ai]"}]}
[Android Apps and Games] TDQuiksilver:
Where's the .apk? Would love to try this out on my Flyer.
[Android Apps and Games] Dishe:
Just occurred to me- Nexus S 4G isn't working. Nexus S GSM unlocked is.

Maybe the reason for these specific devices is Skype still has some kind of contract with Verizon for Droid video calling?

I recall Skype video on the Thunderbolt being an exclusive Android offering which VZ apparently paid for. Maybe Skype is allowed to offer Android for other non-US carrier affiliated devices? As far as I know, none of the phones offered are available through a national carrier here, and all have a front facing camera and the latest Gingerbread OS. Maybe I found the pattern?

Anyway, that being said, unlike the thunderbolt version which was heavily tied to that hardware, I bet we can crack this baby open to work on other Ginger devices at least!
[Android Apps and Games] jimbo77:
Check on this post...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15227716&postcount=148

Some of the SGS Fellows got it working on their phones... Would it worth to try?

Thanks to theos0o for the work around...

Leave feedback for him!

J!M
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Yes, you can try it on other devices running 2.3+ with front-cam.

See if it works ;)
[Android Apps and Games] tjsooley:
doesn't work on Gtablet funning cm 7.1 rc1
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
One user reported it's running fine on SGS2 too!
[Android Apps and Games] dLo GSR:
FC's on sign-in on Moto Atrix. wasn't expecting much just gave it a shot :)
[Android Apps and Games] Dishe:
From what I recall, Gtablet and CM7 don't work together nicely on the camera side of things.

Maybe try Vegan GE? I don't have it installed now to check.
[Android Apps and Games] tjsooley:
That was with cm7 not cm7.1 rc the camera issues were resolved.

BTW I have the same error as the atrix guy
[Android Apps and Games] theos0o:
Maybe you could try the older build, but chances are it won't work too.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
How do i install this?

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] knightnz:
Download it from one of the links above and either copy the apk to your phone and open it with a task manager, or use "adb install" from a shell.

It's working on my SGS2. I'm using theos0o's patched version, didn't bother trying the unpatched one.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
I downloaded it and used root explorer to extract right? And tried installing the apk it said 'there is a problem parasing package.

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] daleski75:
Has anyone found this new version randomly signs in and launches itself for no reason?

Running stock 2.3.3 with ADW EX and GS2
[Android Apps and Games] doublecheese:
I tried it with following phones

1) HTC SENSATION

2) HTC FLYER

3) HTC INCREDIBLE S

4) HTC DESIRE HD

it works on all of them but no video call yet as mentioned above..
[Android Apps and Games] knightnz:
If you don't have anyone available to call, you can add the contact bill-on-skype-video-echo which some nice bloke has setup. It'll echo your video feed back to you.

A bit laggy, but works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] bongd:
Darn. I was totally hoping this release would support the Atrix but it looks like the list of supported devices is quite low... neeeeed..... Skypppee.... video chaaatt!!!!! :(
[Android Apps and Games] tghockey07:
The origina works on my galaxy tab 10.1 sans the video call, but the new patched one just fore closes on sign in.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
It works on the sensation and evo3d. I used the other apk from some website tweeted by xda.

Here's the link : http://www.villainrom.co.uk/SGS2/skype045.php

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] knightnz:
Test on a Samsung Galaxy Tab - patched version is working on that as well.

Only problem is, once in a call I switched to the back camera and the video just went black and stayed black when I switched to the front camera again.
[Android Apps and Games] sacredsoul:
Patched version didnt work on my Optimus2X. Crashes when I try to connect to my Skype account.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
Did you try the other link I posted? Not sure if it's the same version but works on both evo3d and sensation.

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] sacredsoul:
Just did. Same thing happened. Crashed 2 secs after I hit Sign in. :(
[Android Apps and Games] :
It works.

Patched version works fine on my SGSII running stock KE8 firmware.:D
[Android Apps and Games] cwbristow@cox.net:
Mostly working great on Evo4G,

Same issue mentioned above with not switching to back camera, works with front camera only,

Moved to SD card and still works great, with back camera exception
[Android Apps and Games] kamontryst:
installs on my g2 with cm7.1 rc1 can receive video calls, but cannot place video calls, other end only has black screen and no audio, also, app immediately locks into landscape mode when video call is attempted or received, only way to fix is system reboot... will try on a gtab running gingeredition later
[Android Apps and Games] anchef:
Hey guys .. is there any chance of getting it working on the Transformer Honeycomb Tab ?
[Android Apps and Games] Tsais:
My final straw to drop the iPhone was actually the fact that it wouldn't let skype run in the background.

cause if skype isn't running, you can't be called over skype.

So, if anyone has a decent reason to run in the background, it would be skype.

However, that should still be your choice. Is it impossible to kill it with a task manager too?

Would be interesting to know what that service actually does, if anything, besides showing you online and listening for calls...
[Android Apps and Games] :
Location tracking for sure. (Checked with LBE privacy guard.) Also, on Windows it acts as a "node" for other calls, probably not the case with the mobile version though.

This new version crashes like hell, plus there is really no way to kill that junk when you allow automatic sign-in. Stop Skype stopped working. :mad: (yeah, install autoruns and wade thru the tons of items, could be done, but not for me really.)
[Android Apps and Games] Hassan99:
It works on my HTC Sensation
[Android Apps and Games] anchef:
wow .. i found a version of skype 2.0 working on honeycomb 3.1 tablet .. but still without video.

Does anybody know how to change to code to edit these device restrictions ?
[Android Apps and Games] sancho1234:
skype_2_0_0_45-signed.apk

skype_2_0_0_45-signed.apk

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/SGS2/skype045.php

Not installed on SGS 2.3.4... :(
[Android Apps and Games] gunjahman:
Any progress in hacking it for the grandfather? (grandfather=Leo, HD2) even if it does not have a front camera.
[Android Apps and Games] doublecheese:
HI , Thanks Man !!!

I tried this patch and I can confirm that it works on the

HTC Sensation

HTC Flyer

HTC Incredible S

My HTC DHD is at home so I din`t try it , but it should work I guess...
[Android Apps and Games] kryptoniteman:
Works like a charm.... tested pc to mobile. Both cameras work. Video quality is one of the best I've seen on my epic. Using stock EF02 gingerbread 2.3.3. Thanks you devs.
[Android Apps and Games] petrutzh:
Iconia A500

Don't work on Acer Iconia A500. :((
[Android Apps and Games] tramane:
Anyone Got this working on Evo?

I had the old apk at the first post

And it singns in messages fine

But when doing a video call it gave me a sort of green static screen.

Im gonna try the one from Villianrom.com
[Android Apps and Games] Tom-PF:
Could someone please modify that to work on my galaxy tab 7" with Froyo 2.2?

I´m sure a lot of gtab users are waiting for that :-)

Thx!!
[Android Apps and Games] MadGoat:
Works on captivate running s7. But...

You have to be very quick about switch to "back camera" when the video chat is first starting up otherwise its just black... also when you do get it to use the back cammera.... it flops where the person you are calling is supposed to be and you "little camera window". (So the person you are calling is in the little window instead and your camera is the big window). This might be a "feature". But would be nice if there was a camera window switch...

Sent from a HappyGingerCappy Rockin' S7
[Android Apps and Games] cwbristow@cox.net:
Evo with root GB,

All works except back camera
[Android Apps and Games] Parastie:
Anyone have a mirror?
[Android Apps and Games] Tsais:
to the guy who said Skype 2 won't let you exit/close down the background task:

Pulser responded that the background task only stays if you don't sign out.

If you do sign out the background task exits automatically...

With this concern out of the way, I'll be installing the updated 2.0.0.47 he said he was going to update to later today

if you have 2.0.0.45 already installed, you have to remove it first, he said here:

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/s...Various-Devices...?p=42306&posted=1#post42306
[Android Apps and Games] :
See, I know it is not your fault, but I just want to frickin' close the app, not sign out or whatever such nonsense and have to input the password again when I want to sign in. Why is it so horribly hard to implement the frickin' EXIT button like in Windows version of this junk?

If people are happy with this behaviour and want to be woken up at 2 p.m. by Skype messages, fine for them. For the rest of the more mentally sane people who have life beyond FB, Tw, Skype etc., obviously missing feature.
[Android Apps and Games] Tsais:
lol good point.

Having held back with installation of skype 2.x so far, I wasn't aware that there is no password-save function, so thats gonna be annoying for sure. But my current Skype version 1.x already won't ever close the background task. I can't even kill it with a task manager, its protected somehow.

However, I can set or even schedule the phone to go into airplane mode when I go to sleep. Skype will stay online in zombie mode and not receive anything... the big question is if it will come out of zombie mode when the connection becomes available again. By my experience with both desktop and mobile versions, that's far from guaranteed...

Maybe I will try to write a skype start/exit app that will put the password on start and log out for exit. Don't know yet, have to see how it goes once I get my hands on 2.0.0.47
[Android Apps and Games] :
There was "Stop Skype" on the market. Worked perfectly until now. It seems gone ATM, probably because the guy does not want to get screamed at b/c M$ broke it.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
What's the difference between. 45 and. 47?

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] :
Just a couple more phones supported, at least what the market "changelog" says.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
Ok cool thanks... I'll stick with. 45 then :-)

Sent using my smoking Evo3D
[Android Apps and Games] :
Stop Skype back on Market and working! Yay! :D
[Android Apps and Games] ogen:
w00t

works on my sgs with latest simple honey rom installed.

Super duper picture quality, just videocalled my GF walking around outside on the 3g data network, and she looked pretty as ever ;D wicked!!
[Android Apps and Games] Scott41373:
Just tried .47 with video call. Confirmed working on the Sensation.
[Android Apps and Games] kkwus74:
The version from the market??
[Android Apps and Games] trosa001:
hi.

i have tested this on my desire hd (vodafone australia) running 2.3.3 and the camera does not work

I tested from desktop pc to my phone over wi-fi.

I can see camera from desktop on my phone but the single camera on the desire hd does not activate and hence cannot see on the desktop.

I have tried switching between the 2 cameras after a video call has commenced and still does not work

Any ideas anyone?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
Hope that's the right section for this :)

What does your perfect ROM have?

Is it cyanogen mod, is it sense, etc...

I ask that because there are just a few roms and i want to start an own Rom ;)

And I would like to get some ideas so it fits your wishes :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lesicnik1:
My perfect one ATM is Ginger Yoshi.

It's like CM7 only better :D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
yes,this will be my base :D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3xeno:
You might want to work on a Ginger - Sense ROM, if it is possible. Because, ATM, there are a lot of 2.3 AOSP options out there, and, just one Ginger Sense (Which is sadly abandoned). So, you'll probably get a better response.

Just my 2C. :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
That's an idea but there would be some graphic glitches because of missing graphic sources.. But when gingerbread with sense for desire comes out I consider doing that :)

For now I just want to improve ginger yoshi mainly :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnpushon:
Yes, please try out, our just continue work on that one Ginger - Sense ROM.

If you look out there you will see a lot of people begging someone to continue evilisto's work :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
Sry whose work?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lesicnik1:
This one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1067868
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Howard-:
Cm7 = win

This topic shouldnt be in development tbh.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
Hmm seems to be nice but there is much to fix :)

So much work :)

I will think of your idea of course but I am planning to play a little bit with ginger yoshi and then I think I go to this :)

But it will take some time so be patient ;)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lesicnik1:
I wish you good luck :)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonas2295:
Thanks :)

There is pretty much to learn ;)