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[General Questions and Answers] mwarrington1992:
Okay so ICS ROMS have really taken off lately with the HTC Desire HD. I'm wanting to know what ROM you are using and which you think is the best and WHY? I want to know about GPS stability, how good your signal is etc.

I'll start it off by saying I'm using [ROM]22-01-2012|LC ICS 4.0.3 - 1.0.beta4 | AOSP + CM + COMMUNITY << This rom which can be found here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1450962&highlight=ics+lordmod

Everything seems to work in beta 4 but there has been a 4.5 release which has brought a few problems. Everything seems to be fast and smooth without any major problems (apart from bluetooth). Even the camera works with a 3rd party app but unfortunately no videos yet!

Let me know what you're using or planning on using! :)
[General Questions and Answers] I-Android:
cm 9 stable is best
[General Questions and Answers] oskar102:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428047
[General Questions and Answers] evronetwork:
..when its released you mean :D
[General Questions and Answers] jbarbosa93:
Use one gingerbread. 2.3
[General Questions and Answers] pd456:
there are plaenty of ics roms starting to surface i would say that most if not all still have a few bugs but there are some that you can use as a daily rom. its just a case of looking .

a quick google search with xda on the end should do it
[General Questions and Answers] cmahendra:
cm7 stable? always faster and smooth. why go for laggy latest when faster older are available? lolz
[General Questions and Answers] Spaz84:
cm7 is the best custom Rom i have found for the HTC desire HD. I am looking forward to cm10.
[Acer Iconia A500] intheb0x:
Have the opportunity to get a a500 with a charger today for 225, is it a good deal and a very capable tablet?

This would be my first tablet, otherwise I was thinking of a100 or nook tablet new from best buy if I need to return.

Thanks

Ics 4.0.3
[Acer Iconia A500] fsteveb:
Sounds like it

I assume this is used, cause they are ~ $350 minimum new.

On ebay they go for cheapest ~ $230-250.

So if it is in good condition, with no scratches or other issues,

yes, a good deal.

It's a great tab. Been very happy.
[Acer Iconia A500] intheb0x:
Sorry i didn't specify, yes it is used.

Found it on Craigs list.

Only comes with charger and the tab, says he prefers his ipad 2 instead and this just collects dust.

I've seen touchpads for as low as 150, I'm the kind of person that can't make up there mind lol so I need some help.

Thanks

Ics 4.0.3
[Acer Iconia A500] Erik_T:
Meh. Touchpad. It does have ICS but only in CM9 alpha 0. We should get official. Your choice.
[Acer Iconia A500] intheb0x:
Same thing I figured.

Ics 4.0.3
[Acer Iconia A500] looking335:
I ordered a refurb A500 and discovered the tablet would not hold a charge. Tablet was in great condition otherwise. I actually own 3 A500 (2 16G and 1 32G I got from woot a few days back). The rear camera is pretty good. I took some Christmas pictures and they turned out really good. I also use the GPS (navigation). I think it's a great tablet. You'll be able to do a lot with it, that's for sure. With ICS due sometime in the near future, even better.
[Acer Iconia A500] nautyicars:
Acers store on ebay has a500 refurbs directly from them for $299.99 for a 32GB + 10$ shipping. I pulled the trigger on one 2 days ago. My first tablet so super stoked. Prevously only played around on Smartphones. Htc Hero, Evo (My Rom whore) and now Evo 3D.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irspam:
Good afternoon,

Can someone please assist? As the title reads, people are sending me pictures, and I'm not able to see them. I don't even get the download option, nothing comes up period. My phone's rooted and no special ROMs are installed. I went into Settings > More... > Mobile networks > and Data Enabled is turned on. I'm using Handcent. Not sure what other information is needed, but does anyone have any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irspam:
Also, not sure how to update to Android version 4.0.3. My phone is rooted and the check for updates button says it's up to date but I'm not on 4.0.3. Sorry if I sound like a complete noob haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] macooper79:
I'd first check the settings for mms in the SMS program you're using.

Also 4.0.3 is not available on the gnex unless you're on a custom rom. Verizon is on 4.0.2 and some GSM models are still on 4.0.1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wayneb02:
Just fyi if you have wifi on sending and receiving mms messages well either take forever or not happen at all
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] irspam:
I forgot I disabled handcent as my default sms/mms application so Vlingo could do TTS. Thanks guys!
[HTC EVO 3D] ngcsavage:
I have HTC evo3d 2.3.4

software number 2.17.651.5

baseband version 1.06.00.1216

I been everywhere and it doesn't seem to be able to root can anyone help
[HTC EVO 3D] alexjzim:
what's your hboot number?
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Your probably hboot 1.5 I'm pretty sure. You need to root HTC dev method man pretty easy . Look in dev section on the cdma version if your USA . Anyways feel free to ask what ever u need.
[HTC EVO 3D] tgruendler:
You will probably have to use the HTC method to unlock your device as it is probably on HBOOT 1.5. Take a look at the dev section under the stickies rollup to find information.

Edit: Damn, reaper beat me to this by like seconds..lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] Akasa Fox:
I've heard that the HTC unlock method doesn't work on 2.17.651.5, that it just fails to unlock. Is this true?
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
That's false it works some folks had a issue with the unlock code bin part where it would say unlocked but nothin would happen on your phone it would sit in hboot.

If this happens you need the stock 2.17 ruu exe run this and it will fix the issue . I didn't have a issue rooting mine on 2.17.

I have a link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334473 Check this out if you have issue make sure you grab the 2.17 update ruu exe. Latest stock rom radios and everything .

You don't need to be rooted to use the ruu exe.
[HTC EVO 3D] Akasa Fox:
You rock man, you always have the answers, and more!

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Anytime man glad to help and clear things up :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jhovak:
I’ve been struggling with why my GPS quit seeing any satellites after the 9.4.2.11 update when I realized something looking at Anand’s teardown:

AnandTech - ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime Teardown

Perhaps the antenna connections are weak or have become slightly corroded. Based on his teardown the contacts are spring type “pogopins” which mate with the opposite face. With that thought in mind I decided to try and flex the tablet ever so slightly to clean the contacts. The idea being that the slight flex would cause the pins to scrape the contact surface rubbing a clean(er) spot.

Before the 9.4.2.11 update I had the typical poor performance from the GPS, getting locks but losing them on the move. I had given up on it [GPS] until this update which touted GPS improvements. After updating and wiping I tested the GPS again, but could not see even one satellite after letting it sit, more than once, for over an hour with Wi-Fi on and off.

I must stress I strongly suggest you do not try this on your tablet for fear of damaging it. I take no responsibly for damage to anyone’s tablet and am only reporting my actions.

After this procedure I am able to see several birds indoors, albeit with weak SNR. This has me convinced that part of the problem is related to these contacts, and may serve to explain some of the weak Wi-Fi reports. It may also help illustrate why only some users are seeing issues, and perhaps why some of the returns are functioning better. These contacts may be more robust in some units or possibly be able to be rectified via service.

I do understand there are other factors related to both the GPS and Wi-Fi, but this appears, at least to me, to be part of the bigger picture.

Please note that the amount of flex I’m talking about is next to nothing, enough to see a change in light bleed around the display, I was afraid to go too far.

*Mods, I'm not sure why this post was deleted before, please PM me if there is a problem with this post. I did not include the link.*
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] motocamp:
Hi jhovak,

that sounds very interesting and makes me nervous thinking of manipulating a new device. You are brave!

Do you have some pictures of your action?

Thanks.

Cheers,

René.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] e.mote:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21489600&postcount=10

You can bypass the pogo pins by connecting a pigtail to the UF.L connector at the chip leadouts, then solder the other end to the antennae's copper pads. It should improve reception.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jhovak:
e.mote,

Looks like you beat me to this I never saw your post, but that's exactly my thoughts. I was able to torque it a bit to get it working again. That maye be what they are doing to get the RMAs reported to work better, "fixed".

motocamp,

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the process, but you wouldn't be able to see much, I only deformed the case/screen very slightly. The problem is you may end up popping other solder joints in the process.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yhzhrm:
I agree. Makes perfect sense to me.

Everyone has the same aluminum back, so you would expect the same results across the board (barring weather and atmospheric conditions) for all Primes. There has to be another piece to the puzzle of bad GPS performance when some user's report GPS working and getting locks and other user's reports no GPS active with no satellites seen and no locks.

Thanks e.mote for your explanation of the antena contacts. I think you hit the cause of the GPS problem. Hopefully ASUS saw your post and address this prioblem so it does not occur on their the planned 700 series.

Cheers
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I forwarded all this info to Gary in a pm just recently. including details, link to that thread e.mote posted in and that teardown showing pogo pins. hopefully he will get it soon and pass info to engineers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sdynak:
View attachment 872574

pardon my lack of GPS knowledge but what is considered good or bad when comparing GPS in general? This is my prime outside earlier but there were fluctuations
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slybarman:
I am a bit more skeptical about the hardware pins as a sole cause. Reason:

I had pretty decent GPS performance until this last update which totally killed my GPS performance. This suggests to me that there is a firmware/driver type component to at least some people's problems. The same update did correct other people's problems. So perhaps there are some slight differences in the GPS chips that the firmware is not playing nice with or accounting for?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redpoint13:
I can confirm this at least partially works. I tried to drive home using GPS test the other day from work and could hardly get a lock especially at high speeds. I saw this and did a number of squeezes aroung the area of the GPS connector and had a significant change.

Drove home with GPS test today and I hardly ever saw it not locked, even going at 70mph, though it would go between 2 and 8 locked sats or so. Halfway through the drive I opened google maps. It took 10-15 seconds to lock, but then I watched my blue arrow follow the road exactly almost the entire way home. It only lost lock when I was stopped under an overpass at a stop light.

To be clear the signal strength is not that of my phone, but at least it's working now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Have you seen the new evidence found? It was found out that Original Transformer actually uses the soldered type connection E.mote described. I was gonna start a thread but no use as this one is perfect for the new info.

FIRST here is the quote n pics from e.mote of the current Prime type of connection

NOW here is the Original Prime teardown and type of connection

http://m.techrepublic.com/photos/cr...-transformer-tf101/6270147?seq=53#photo-frame

OG Transformer teardown pix

NOW HERE IS THE KICKER

WHO said copy n paste n select text doesn't work well on the Prime? Lol I did this all from the Prime itself from various threads. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] EyeBeeNY:
Extremely interesting. Im definitely returning my GPS-less prime now. Smh
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
G-Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi antenna connection...

The Wi-Fi chip's on the reverse side of the PCB.

Wi-Fi/BT/FM radio combo chip is in the upper right.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] opentoe:
Damn, I thought they used pogopins for just the GPS. Now I just found out they use them for the Wifi too! OUCH! Bad idea. A soldered wire would have been %100 much better, but I'm so afraid now to return my tablet to Asus from hearing the horror stories.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I know right...lol ya damned if you do, damned if you don't ...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Just got PM a lil while ago from Gary n response to the thread n possible pogo pin issue. He said this is something the Engineers are looking very closely at on units being returned to be looked at or repaired. SO things are moving right along. FOUND OUT ALSO my serial number that starts with BCOKA is actually from an early batch that I guess had the older hardware. Engineer or Service person supposed to call within next 48hrs. They are going down the list of people that Gary got serial number, email, and phone number info from. I guess it must be a big list...lmao

SO if I do have to send it in, then they will be adding the new hardware it and hopefully changing those pogo pin connections to soldered ones..lol

Ill know more details once I get their phone call. If I do have to send in, I hope they don't wipe everything as I have around 150-200 apps n games. Things customized n all that. Ill take the new hardware though n hopefully won't go thru the horror stories I've been hearing about on returns. OR ill like it better if they just sent me a brand new tablet with the latest n greatest hardware changes on it then I send mines to them. So it'll give me time to transfer things to new device if need be.

I HAVE AN APP on my Ipad called applist that will list every app you have installed and allow you to email the list to yourself. Does android have anything like this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] racerex:
Wow. I think we can all agree that Asus dropped the ball in so many areas with the TF201. Who the hell wants to put up with this nonsense???

If only Motorola would build a tablet with a docking clamshell keyboard they could probably take 80% of would be Transformer customers. I'd be first in line.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gogol:
But what could be the reason ASUS changed to use this pogo pin?

Weight? Cost? ... Sabotage? ... I simly dont understand the engineering thought of it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
It would take alot more than that for Motorola to come up n take Asus customers. The xoom, first HC tablet, was a complete flop. Plus Motorola known for locking their systems down, at least initially. MOTOROLA IS NOT too popular of a brand these days, at least tablet wise.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Good to know BCOKA is from an older batch, have such a unit as well and very crappy GPS and also suffer from mediocre wifi combined with bluetooth degradation.

Also contacted Gary and will keep an eye out for any developments (live in EUrope though).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] racerex:
The majority of Prime users don't root or flash their tablets. Maybe the majority on this site but not the majority of the total users. So I doubt that will dictate the winners in this market.

Secondly, you can't debate that Motorola's hardware prowess is vastly superior to Asus. And definitely good enough not to pull these bone head mistakes that Asus keeps rolling out one after another.

The Xoom wasn't the sexiest by any means but it was solid as a rock functionality wise. Now with the Xyboard and their follow on products improving in the looks department I really do think they could take would-be Transformer customers if they would just offer a keyboard dock.

And if you're wondering the reason I'm not getting a Galaxy tablet, the reason is because their RF electronic know-how is not too much better that Asus's. I gotta say though that at least Samsung had the intelligence not to seal their RF electronics in a Faraday cage. LOL.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
If the pogopins are the root of the problems. Their fixed batch should have the serial that starts with NPP=NonPogoPin
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Col.Kernel:
On the Android Market and Amazon App Store there is a section called My Apps (or similar). You can go there and see a list of everything you have ever installed on any Android device. They keep a record of your purchased apps, so you don't have to purchase them again.

Or you could buy Titanium Backup and back up all your apps and their data to your SD card. If you have root you can also backup system and account settings so you won't need to set up your new tablet from scratch. Just install Titanium Backup from the apk on your SD card, then restore everything.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonboyuk:
This is an interesting development indeed.

So the question is pogopins or not. How can we verify who has what? Is it really based on serial number (i.e. older models/batches)?

My GPS was working and post GPS update no longer works. That said, given this new information it could be purely coincidental....

Looks like I might have to book a repair....although I REALLY don't want to. I was hoping it was just a software thing :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tshoulihane:
You seem to have invented a hardware change that is almost certainly impossible. Nowhere do we have any evidence that pogopins have been replaced.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
You are correct. No evidence saying that. I just said I hope they change that out being hopeful. That's even If I have to send it in. AS my prime does perform pretty well aside from GPS. But if I have the older hardware or whatever from early batch, then I'd rather have the new version. Just hope there won't be any new issues to deal with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nunyabiz:
My sn starts with that as well. So am I supposed to PM him?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Mine is also BCOKAS too...

I will send it to him..

But what can the solution be??? :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HiddenSanctum:
Mine is also BCOKAS, is everyone RMAing it?

Exactly what did Gary Key say about the issue?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pletwal:
I already sent my BCOKAS Prime for RMA to Asus Service Center in Czech Republic. It's in "Repairing" status since 2012/01/11... and I'm waiting impatiently to have it back again.

Regards,

Pletwal
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Made this statement in other post.. but if POGO pins are part of the problem..

Asus has to individually look at all Primes with POGO pins as POGO pins will or are performing erratically based on each Prime (not by batch).

BB and BCOK serial numbers are from 1st and 2nd batch of Prime... the 3rd batch that starts with C1 are also seeing similar problems... (which possibly means pogo pins are part of the problem if C1 versions are using the same pogo pins.. however, im not sure what "NEWER" hardware will really make a difference in performance)

That.. and.. it also doesn't make sense, or correlate with statements such as.. "this new OTA suddenly improved my GPS/WIFI... or.. this new OTA made my GPS/WIFI worse". (well, i guess it can if Pogo pins started to act erratically right after OTA (or after each OTA)....)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HiddenSanctum:
So basically, Gary had yet to confirm whether or not the Pogo pins are the root of the problem?

But yea I agree it wouldn't make sense if the new OTA made GPS/Wifi worse or better.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
I'd say that people may have last checked their Wi-Fi/GPS after the last OTA so that when they test after the newest OTA it could have been up to two weeks between tests, time in which the Pogo pins could have acted up without much detrimental effect on day to day usage.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
And if that's the case, this is far more damaging to Asus & to Prime owners in general as we won't know when those "Pogo" pins will act up...

Thus, Asus either ignores it like metal backplate or force a RECALL & really damage their reputation.

Not only that, the financial pitfall could be astronomical, or simply discontinue TF201... or make another humiliating statement (thus, more rage from Prime owners.. or possible future prime owners).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
So if I understand this thread correctly:

All three hardware revisions (BB, BC, C1) are using Pogo connectors

These connectors are a "design flaw" or at least a "design weakness" that could rear its head at any time.

So if you have a prime that works currently, it may not in the near future if one of these pins loses its contact with the little copper pad.

Is my assessment of this thread accurate? If so, Dang......

I have a BCOKA unit that works well (accept really weak GPS performance), but I am one pogo connector slip away from introducing wifi issues?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonboyuk:
Indeed I have. With my bleary morning eyes I thought the latter photos on page one, were of a newer batch of transformer primes. Since then I've had another look and realised it's in fact the original Transformer. My mistake. :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] remics:
So that's why they just told me to get my money back from the shop I bought it from. They know there is nothing they can do for me at the moment. (I am also bound to the Czech service center)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slybarman:
I tested mine just before and just after the last OTA. The decrease in performance was definitely related to the firmware update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
I'd assume that a change in the way the antennas are attached would be material enough that the device would have to be recertified by the FCC.

There's nothing wrong with the concept of solderless connections. In fact, none of the connections in the new Galaxy Nexus are soldered. Pogo pins are widely used in the electronics industry without issue. From the TF1 vs. Prime tear down pogo pins look like a more elegant solution than solder and masking tape.

And we know this how? A PM conversation from one forum member to one mid-level marketing resource at Asus who isn't in Taiwan where engineering decisions are made? You guys fight the obvious tooth and nail and then glom on to something with no foundation as truth. :rolleyes:

If you think about, it's already been discussed how solid the Prime is because of the gasket seal that holds the metal back on. If there's very little flex or side-to-side movement, there's nothing to cause the pogo bin to break its connection over time.

Your assessment of the thread is accurate. The question is, "is the thread accurate?" If it is an issue with the pogo pins it's one of two things:

1) The quality of the pin itself is causing signal issues, perhaps varying by device.

2) During manufacturing the pin could be out of alignment or there could be some type of contamination on the base it connects to.

Keep in mind, during multiple tear downs, no one said "OMG, they're using pogo pins!" At this point, I don't even think it's confirmed that there's a rash of Prime's behaving differently as it applies to Wi-Fi. People’s different results could easily be due to different environments they're testing in. While there could be some manufacturing issues effecting only certain devices, those issues haven't been proven in any way to be related specifically to pogo pins.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Will you let me know once you figure that out? Or is metal/aluminium backplate that "pretty" for some to not give up...??