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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
My God, this thread is still alive?

Here's what we have:

1. ASUS has officially stated that the Prime is not being discontinued. The TF700 is a higher-end model that will be sold alongside the Prime.

2. New retailers are being added to the list that are shipping the Prime. Just yesterday, for example, Walmart had stock and has been added to nowinstock.net, as has Staples, and Micro Center has recently received stock (I believe for the first time). Other retailers continue to get new stock.

3. There are NO fire sales going on. HH Gregg inadvertently listed the Prime at $399, which they admitted was a mistake but are honoring those sales anyways (good for them). Micro Center has ALL tablets on sale for $50 off, so the Prime is just one of many.

There is zero evidence--zero--to support the notion that the Prime is being discontinued. And yet here people are, jumping on this thread as if it's a proven fact that it is.

Amazing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BostonDan2:
Has everyone seen the thread regarding two hardware revisions:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1439582

I'm sorry to think this way, but it makes me think that Asus is only providing new hardware to those that complain, rather than doing a broad recall of the earlier revision of hardware. It also makes me wonder how may revisions there are. Only two, or is there a 3rd coming which completely fixes the issues. I have the later version and I can definitely say that Wifi is weak as you move away from the access point. I have an N router and have not tried restricting my router to G only.

Asking again for ASUS to step up with a comprehensive message on what is happening. I'm not looking for Asus to address every user, just put out a more comprehensive message which addresses most users and provides detail.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
If they made any material changes to the h/w, especially in the area of wireless, they'd have to have it recertified by the FCC. While they could have done it without certification, the FCC penalty would be larger than what they'd make on a full year's sales.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thbe0601:
Gary, how do i get a hold of you?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
just click on his name in his sticky thread up top and send him a personal message or email or both.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
yeah that thread is old as dust.

and it's been debunked that rather your serial is BB or BC that they both will have the same radio problem due to the aluminum back plate design.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Underwater Mike:
Folks, if you doubt the willingness of Asus to stand behind this product fully, return it for a refund. You can't seriously expect the company to come out with a new "official" statement every time someone decides to challenge the existing information.

Evaluate what's been shared to date, decide whether you're comfortable with that, and move forward accordingly. :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] B-Mod:
Make it six, I just got confirmation mine is coming, lol.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] WingsAA:
I got mine last Friday... shipped from BestBuy. So far I'm loving it... and just rooted last night.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] antnyp85:
Sigh... I WAS going to keep the TF201 even though I was having the BlueTooth/WiFi issue and crappy GPS (I barely use BT or GPS anyway) and then I realized I had a dead pixel on my screen... I tried those apps to "fix" the pixels but did not work, so went to try and exchange at Best Buy tonight.. Was told the same thing... That Asus had pulled the TF201 from Best Buy. The pixel thing pushed me over the edge and all I wanted was an exchange for a new one w/o the screen issue. I don't wanna wait til March or something, because my Prime was a Christmas gift and I'm hoping to be able to get a replacement tab soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Apparently, a few Bestbuys are telling its customers one thing and others are saying another (cant really prove it since the Bestbuy local to me said it was discontinued). Do an OMS order, I did it on the 14th and receiving a new prime on the 18th. Im praying itll be one of those lucky few tablets with good wifi and GPS and no dead pixel nor light bleed. The other prime I have is the wife's and it has no dead pixel and no light bleed. Wifi could be better and GPS locks onto 0 satellites outside with no obstruction, but Im sure in a little while a modified back covered will be mass produced in some company in China and being sold on ebay, and someone on youtube shows an install of it. The problem will be solved with no help from Asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mjacobs1:
Well...I had received 2 primes from Newegg and they both arrived with screen issues, one had dead and bright pixels, the other had what appeared to be a mark from a pen or something on the underside of the glass. In any case, sent both back to RMA them for replacements. Just received word that they are being refunded, not replaced. I tried to search for the product page via Newegg search and Google which I had always been able to find. I had to pull up my original order to find the product page which had typically always said out of stock and you could click to select to be notified when back in stock. Now it says "Deactivated. This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked."

Call me crazy, but something doesn't sit right with me about all this.

Tried to post link to page but forum will not allow...ugh...ok can't attach image either...must be a link to an image but that doesn't work because of reason #1.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ryanbmw51:
LOL. This thread is comical reading it one month later. Obviously not discontinued since you can buy it even now. And I just got mine and its working beautifully. What were the Bluetooth issues people were having? I haven't tried a headset or anything but just the other night I transferred some apks from my infuse via BT. Worked flawlessly like everything else. This effing thing is otherworldly. LOL.

sent from my tricked out Infuse 4G or Transformer Prime...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techie2012:
You know what else is comical? People who say their Prime works beautifully while they haven't tested the functionality that is broken ;)

There is a stick on this forum where Gary from ASUS describes how to test for the BT + WiFi issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
The BT issue some experience is from using a Bluetooth headset and streaming a movie from internet. I also use my atrix to transfer files to my prime through BT. My prime can be connected to internet n i can stream movies, while file is transferring through BT, and have no issue or slowdown. Not everyone has the BT/wifi issue. It might even be the audio profile somehow not meshing well with wifi. Supposed to be some announcement tomorrow from Gary so stay tuned.

If you want to test, pair n connect BT headset to your prime. Then stream a movie or something and see if it slows down. You can do a speed test before n after. You can also test by transferring a big file like a test video to prime through BT and having it stream a movie through internet connection. See if you notice a slowdown. You can speedtest before n afterwards also.

Just check out Gary sticky thread on BT/wifi issues. He has instructions in there also on hoe to test.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
The issue lies in when your connected to wifi streaming a movie and try and listen to it via bluetooth headphones, wifi dies when you do that or at least on some primes. You can do 1 or the other, use bluetooth without having the need for wifi, or use wifi wiithout the need for blue tooth, you can't do both at the same time.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ryanbmw51:
You must relax my friend. For what I am using my prime for and for what I intend to use it for it IS working beautifully. It a beautifully working product. I don't need to "test" it. My wifi works and my Bluetooth works. LOL. No need to test it. I'm using it.

This thread is a buzzkill and I want to liven it up a bit. Step outside and take breath of fresh air and look around you. Life is beautiful and your prime is magical. Just take a chill pill y'all. Enjoy your prime for what its good at (everything...)

sent from my tricked out Infuse 4G or Transformer Prime...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rmsingh:
Hey... what have you been smoking? I need some to mellow out.:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krifos:
The biggest online retailer in Norway has removed the TF201 from stock, only 2 weeks after release.

http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=652778&cks=ASS&assoc=D17C9206-4ABF-4D73-94BE-9D52E5984D4D

They claim it is because that they don't know when they get more in stock so they don't want to fill in more orders.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ryanbmw51:
High on life bro. Haha. And no I'm not a Christian. Not anything really. LOL.

sent from my tricked out Infuse 4G or Transformer Prime...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mjacobs1:
I was of the same opinion. I totally disregarded the stuff people were saying online and I ordered mine. They way I did that however was I went to Newegg and clicked the Notify me when in stock button. I got an email notification and placed the order. No problem. However, sending 2 (really both showed up with issues?) of them back in to be RMA'd for replacements, to then have newegg then issue a refund, and then to not be able to find any trace of the products pages, once I did find it see it listed as deactivated etc.....it all adds up to not a very good sign I'm afraid. Oh and one more feather in the cap is Asus announcing what is it the 700 due out in a few more months? Really....when they just launched this one and can't seem to control the quality issues or keep them in stock etc... for whatever reason. No....I'm personally now glad Newegg issued the refunds. It's just not a good sign if Asus can't control vendors from posting on their site the words Deactivated or discontinued. It's a horrible marketing thing, and would air again on the side of things not looking good. I will not be placing another order for them....and question what to do from here. I rather enjoyed it for the week I had it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
I would think if a product is discontinued they would remove it from their home page. Asus
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mjacobs1:
I would think a lot of things....but I didn't think 2 out of 2 would show up with quality issues, then to have refunds kicked out not replacements. I wanted to post to this and other places to just give an FYI to folks what I'm seeing and experiencing. What you do is up to you. But add up everything, and decide if it all makes sense. For me...it doesn't.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 420kushking:
I just returned my Asus transformer prime to newegg.com . There were two generations that i know of for the transformer prime. The first model and the second generation that came out with the C serial number series. I had problems with both. Wifi was miserable at best. Gps did not function whatsoever. Bluetooth audio and regular audio had distortion, like electrical noise almost when using it in the car, even though all my other devices had no electrical noise using the same bluetooth adapters and using the same audio jack. This is my third Asus transformer prime. I had two before which had the same symptoms. The first one had a big white spot in the corner of the screen from the screen backlight, so it never showed true black. The second one had no white spots but had even worse wifi than the last. The third unit had bad wifi again so I sent it back. This time newegg will not send me another. They have confirmed they do not intend to carry this product in the future. Based off that you could make an assumption that the tf-201 is being phased out by some online retailers. I'm sure this has to do with the number of RMA requests and dis-satisfied customers. I have contacted Asus because there was rumor of an unsatisfied customer tf201 upgrade. Some UK blog websites stated some Transformer prime owners were given the option to exchange their tf201 for tf700 infinity models and pay the difference.

I myself will be waiting the tf 701 model because I think its going to have a functional GPS as well as wifi that is useable in a real world environment. I am rather disappointed at Asus because they have not responded to my request about the new transformer models. You can view the new transformer models here: asuseeepad.net or here on the actual asus website : eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-infinity/features/

Sorry for no direct links because i dont have enough posts yet. I have been watching this really closely though as well as a few other threads in the development section.

NEW INFO: If this is regarding the ASUS EeePad then, we no longer carry the product. Your RMA has been changed to a refund due to the fact that we no longer have any stock. Unfortunately, I cannot advise why we no longer carry the product. It could be due simply to the fact that this item is older and we are making room for the new, but I cannot confirm.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
So I take it the TF201 is seeing its phase out mid next month here in the US since the Infinity is being released at the same price??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Still dragging this rumor huh? LOL let it die.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jimpmc:
If it is not being discontinued, will it see a permanent price reduction? Will ASUS have 3 models/price points from $399-$499? (TF300T, TF201, TF700T)? Seems unlikely that the small difference in price would warrant the shelf space for 3 separate products.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pandaball:
I wouldn't quite dismiss it as merely a rumour. The Prime has been completely out of stock in my country for the past 3 months.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Does it matter? Prime has been on "borderline" status ever since launch...

Not exactly "discontinued" but Asus isn't really producing them either.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Let me just say, if they're NOT discontinuing the Prime, they should. The TF300 is fine at the low end, and the Prime is just too problematic to keep around.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] opentoe:
From the little I read the TF700 is also problematic. Another drawn out release that will truly never have ample stock for everyone. We remember that with the Prime, right? Wasn't too long ago. :silly:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Ok, this thread has survived long enough, and has done nothing meaningful but to spread speculation and rumor,as well as attract TROLLS!!

Also, I've received multiple reports about this thread.

Thread Closed.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beto00:
First of all, sorry if i missed the right section. This is my first post.

Also I'm opening a new thread because my question comes from a 6 months+ old thread.

The thing is I have followed this steps:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1057132&page=2

and after a few screw ups i finally managed to do this the right way (i was setting the permissions incorrectly), so after a few boot loops, i managed to reboot my phone but to my surprise, the background images weren't changed, i still have the same blue waves as before. Any ideas as to why it might have not worked??

Thanks a lot in advance.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvyParts:
what firmware? and what apps were you working on.

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beto00:
Hi, I am currently running the .42 generic us firmware, and I was working with root explorer to move files and change permissions, just that. Thanks a lot :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvyParts:
i meant what apps are you trying to edit :D

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beto00:
Oh, that's it, my bad, actually I'm not trying to edit any app, I just want to change the background image for the stock themes.
[General Questions and Answers] steven.smith:
This problem has been bugging me for quite a while and I would be tremendously happy if someone could help me with it.

I have script shortcuts on my phone (using GScripts) that do a variety of things, varying from opening my garage to turning off my computer. I also have Widget Locker installed so that the first screen I see is the widgets/shortcuts placed on the page.

What I want is a way to simply press a button and have it search and open up the desired shortcut. I've tried things like AppVoiceLauncher and Voice App Launcher (free), and they work perfectly with my device, but the problem is that they don't open shortcuts, only programs.

So does anyone know of a way to be able to long-press the search button or press a widget that would search and run my GScript scripts? I want to be able to drive and press a button on my phone and simple say "open garage" ("garage" being the name of the shortcut script) and work without any other gestures with the phone.

Does anyone know of an app that I may have overlooked that does this? Or possibly a workaround?

Thanks for any and all help.
[Captivate General] froggy3hope:
I am posting to say that I just successfully rooted my Captivate....

KK4 Kernel

Gingerbread 2.3.5 (Now rooted!)

As you can see I'm super excited and this is why!

Thanks to this forum! Flashing AT&T Stock Gingerbread; now KK4, Gingerbread 2.3.5

And to nakedninja42 !

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE TO WHATEVER HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE.

HOWEVER, THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM ON MINE!

So first I ....

Updated via Kies....First to Eclair then to Froyo bc I was coming from a custom.

Begin by putting it in Download mode!!!!!

1: Flash I897UCKF1-AutoRoot-DesignGears.tar for root with Odin by Placing it in the PDA slot

CLICK START.

2: Boot once, (it will install root) then shut down.

3: Download mode again!

4: Reflash the original KK4 kernel by placing it in the PDA slot in ODIN (If you do not change the kernel back to KK4 after root, you could have wifi issues)

CLICK START.

vvvvvvvvvvvv THE REST ARE nakedninja42's INSTRUCTIONS vvvvvvvvvvvvvv

5:Settings>Applications> enable Unknown Sources

7:You can also Update Superuser from market (may be updated already) https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

8: Install busybox from market
[Captivate General] nakedninja42:
I just read the other forum saying that the kernel build date is different than the leak. I had not seen that previous to our conversation. The tar for the stock KK4 I provided is from the leak update. I am still working on decrypting the kies update I obtained from the Samsung server. Glad its working, let us know if you experience any weird issues.
[Captivate General] Time_Zone:
That information is completely incorrect. The leak and the official release are identical.
[Captivate General] nakedninja42:
I thought that as well since the build.prop had the same date. But someone in the other thread said the kernel was a different build date. If it works, awesome! :D
[Captivate General] froggy3hope:
UPDATE

It has been working great guys!

I installed BusyBox and installed all my apps with TB.

So happy!
[Captivate General] mastergflash:
The version listed in the build.prop was different between the leak and AT&Ts release at least when i checked before and after my update, but it is possible my experience waa unique. Regardless, there was not enough of a difference between the kernels other than that to say that they are in fact different in way other than that. I will say that i have been running root via the old fugu method and the leaked kernel since the day it came out and it has been flawless. I still have noticed increased stabilty on the official vs leaked but have no idea why as i restored all my apps and settings the same as before.
[Captivate General] JJRocks2011:
Thank you for posting these instructions! Worked like a charm for me! I just wanted to be able to get rid of all the AT&T bloatware. Thanks Again.

Johnny
[Captivate General] nick3200:
Thank you for posting the instructions! Worked for me also. :D
[Captivate General] mustang67408:
worked perfectly last night

Thank You

Samsung Captivat Galaxy S

Update to froyo from Keis then to Gingerbread

now rooted thanks to You.

Best this phone has ever worked!
[Captivate General] bleerii77:
official 2.3.5 gingerbread Cappy w/Root

I followed the instructions in the OP.

Thank you:D

After doing some research I decided this was the cleanest way to go, I'm fairly happy with stock roms minus the bloatware. Just my personal preference since I don't want to put a lot of time into trying different roms, at least not at this time. Only thing I didn't check was the kernel version from the official compared to after this process. I read some posts that the leaked was the same as the official rom but then another person noted that the official version seemed to be a little less buggy/stable. Maybe just a software/settings issue and not kernel. Not sure. But I am restoring my titanium backup right now loading the apps w/out data to prevent any conflict. I am also being very selective about what system data I restore just as a precaution.

To enter download mode easily, I used a command prompt to execute "adb reboot download" from an adb folder i copied out of SuperOneClick. I moved the folder to a more convenient location for accessing it from the command prompt, and to keep files and tools organized together.

One note about my experience with the official gingerbread 2.3.5 release.

I was running stock/official 2.2 rooted and gcalender would only sync or display my default "account name" calender. After using Kies mini to upgrade to 2.3.5 I thought it would be fixed since that was suppose to be one of the issues addressed in gingerbread. To my surprise even after syncing the calendar options did not change. I was saddened, so I performed a factory reset wiping all my apps and data, however! After setting up my google account through the first run/start up wizard (not sure it matters but what I did) and all my calendars show up. I guess the only question left, regarding calendar sync is will it continue to add new calendars as I add them on the server.

Time will tell, Good luck!
[Captivate General] noitall77:
Thank you! I upgraded to the new gingerbread this morning via kies and quickly realized I had lost my phone being rooted! I followed your instructions exactly and rooted with no issues! Thanks you again!

:):D
[Captivate General] capocaccia:
I used this method today and it worked great! Thanks alot!
[Captivate General] melvinaury:
I just install Corn kernel with odin. Then go to recovery and in one of the menus are the option to install root.

Reboot and done.
[Captivate General] jhogal1:
wove I was waiting for the rooting, wanted get rid of the bloatware as soon as I upgraded to KK4.
[Captivate General] bigmtnskier:
:D THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! It works great!!!!;)
[Captivate General] Pnutman87:
Finding Odin + Loss of Apps and Info

Hi sorry if this is a basic question but I'm a noob. Where can I find Odin to root my Captivate 2.3.5, and in doing the steps will I lose my apps, info etc, and if I do is there a way to back it up before rooting ?

Thanks in advance
[Captivate General] nakedninja42:
ODIN http://www.multiupload.com/SAU3WNKR9E.

Rooting should not clear your apps or anything.
[Captivate General] Dimitris CH:
Please delete!

I thought I was in the LG O2X thread because this thread was recommended whole I was trying to start a new one!

Sorry.
[Captivate General] Pnutman87:
Ok thanks for the info! I was worried about that, and thanks again for the link to Odin
[Captivate General] sonikkuu:
Yay! This worked! Now to look for clockwork mod recovery.....
[Captivate General] capocaccia:
Flash the corn kernel. It works fine with the stock ROM and has cwm

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
[Captivate General] eternityends:
Thank you for the tips OP!