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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BUYMECAR:
So yesterday playing with my prime about 5 feet away from router. Noticed some apps need updating and they finished in seconds.

So I think "hmm", open SpeedTest and walah! Maximum wireless speeds of 37 Mbps.

Me --> O_O le shock!

So then I do another speed test but I walk another five feet further from the router. 6.8 Mbps

Me --> ._. lame

But then I think 'wait!' and I get right next to the router, and give it another test. 11.2 Mbps

:mad:

So inconsistent. I don't want to RMA :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FrBart:
Updated OTA on Wednesday night ( in Arizona ). Prior to update, I was getting 3-4 random reboots daily, always either in stock browser, ICS browser+, or Netfix. Not debilitating, but irritating. My WiFi reception has always been as good on my C10KAS TFP as it is on my EVO 4g or my Acer laptop. MY GPS is useless, will only lock onto satellites if I am outside in a wide open space. Prior to update, i have unplugged my TFP every morning at around 8 and plugged it back in every night around 11 or midnight with at least 20% of battery life still there.

I have put the Prime through is paces now for more than 36 hours post-Update. I have tried to overload it with running apps, i have watched Netflix and YouTube HD.

My WiFi reception is slightly improved. I have both anecdotal and speed test evidence for this. No change in my GPS, but the best thing is not a single reboot or hangup.

If my battery life is affected, it is only marginal. I had only about 10% when I plugged in last night, but I had intentionally used my Prime a lot more yesterday trying to put it through its paces. (I received my new microHDMI to VGA adapter yesterday and used the Prime for a 90 minute power point presentation last night.)

SOOOOOOO... the update seems to have corrected my one serious concern (reboots) and ( more importantly) NOT screwed anything else up.

Since the GPS issue seems to be architectural, I don't hold out much hope for a fix.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maretus:
You say wifi reception is the same as your phone and laptop but what about wifi speed? I get decent reception but the speed slows dramatically from more than 20 or 30 feet away from the router. I will still have good reception. -60 to -70 dbm at 30 feet away but speeds go down to below 5 mbps where in the same spot my phone and laptop get the same speeds as always, 15 to 20 mbps whcih my tfp also gets when in close proximity to the router.

Have you tested wifi speed from any distance or just reception?I get good signal but terrible speeds when there is any distance or obstacles like walls in the way. It makes the tfp unusuable upstairs in my bedroom where I'm at most 25 feet away and one floor up. Again both my computer and phone perform the same in my bedroom as they do downstairs by the router. Only the prime loses wifi speed dramatically upstairs.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FrBart:
Yes, I have tested both speeds and reception. But my numbers are not very helpful because they are universally bad (3 mbps/.8 mbps) because I am whittling with a particularly bad DSL line shared by too many people. (Working on a new T1 installation soon). What's more helpful is the comparisons. Across 3 platforms, whether in the office right next to the router, or in my room in my rectory (2 exterior walls, one interior wall, and a 30' courtyard away) my speed tests are consistent. Yes, I notice a signal drop with distance ( consistently across 3 platforms), but there is no commiserate drop in speed).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] maretus:
Well my prime would be perfect if the wifi worked like that. I calculated the distance to my bedroom from the router and it is about 12 feet up and 15 feet away. With that little bit of distance my wifi speed drops from 15 mbps to less than 2 while both my phone and computer get the same speeds they get next to tthe router. The same thing happens if I go outside. 25 feet and a thick door away from the router and speeds drop below 5 mbps. Add another 10 feet to that and speeds drop below 2 mbps. If it wasn't this, the primewould be the best device I've ever owned.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sectachrome:
My TFP has that progressive wifi degradation problem as well. I have a repeater at home so its not that much of an issue, but I only got it because of the speed drop off I was experiencing. I had the same problem recently staying in a 2 BR condo (not very big, 1 floor) on vacation and could not get a connection to the router at all when in the room on the opposite side of the place from the router.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
So, you're using a repeater as opposed to a wireless bridge/2nd AP?

I just thought I'd let you know that any connection provided by a repeater will halve your through-put regardless of signal strength. You should try either using a bridge/2nd router combo or just a 2nd router with DD-WRT/Tomato Soup that allows you to use wireless bridging with the router alone.

Aside from that, most will experience this issue... Those who don't are either extraordinarily lucky, lying, or modded.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] simard57:
I just tried pdanet again and it indicated I needed pdanet 3.25 on the phone. . my version is 3.02 from the market place. how do I upgrade?

I would love to get this to work.

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here is the crazy thing. I am sitting about 10 feet from the wap - my laptop speed test is reporting 25.9 up and 5 down. My Prime reports 40.65 up and 5.5 down... I only pay for 20/5 through FIOS

how am I getting these speeds?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
DOCSIS 3.0 + a provider that doesn't suck = more speed than you pay for

FIOS is just good like that. Wish we could get some fiber optics out here in bum-f**k-middle-of-nowhere instead of cable.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sectachrome:
I did know that. I just did this because it was easy. I think I have a spare router at my parents house I could mess around with. But basically I still get twice the speeds connecting to the repeater sitting in my living room as I do connecting to the main router, so its good enough. Of course the real bottom line is that I shouldnt have to do any of this, but Ive been able to live with it so far.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
This is true. You shouldn't have to make modifications to your network just to properly use your Prime. But I do generally suggest that most people do have these types of setups just for optimal performance around the home.

My WiFi performs decently in most circumstances, but I'll be making it much better after some time has passed.

No Prime owner will be capable of stable long-distance connectivity without the use of physical mods, be it by the user or ASUS (they'd probably just replace entire unit though).

What gets me though is the instabilities even at close range. Run your speedtest without ever moving and you'll get different results every time; this is natural for the most part as your connection is a dynamic happening, but with the Prime the variations seem like much more than just your usual flux in connection.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phoneguy589:
For anyone still getting the red triangle while trying to update, I used root explorer and went to /system/build.prop there was a build.prop.bak so I renamed the build.prop to build.prop.2 and removed the .bak off the original build.prop and it's updating for me now. I'll post if it all goes through without any issues.

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Ok, everything updated fine and I'm on the new update. My issue was the additional build.prop so once I put the original build.prop in....it updated like it should. I rooted and kept rootkeeper before updating. I'm one of the lucky ones I guess that didn't have any real problems with my prime. I let my prime sit for a bit and build up caches. I installed GPS fix and GPS test and they are locking in quickly. Hope this helps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Reignzone:
Looking at the OP, is slightly depressing... in the sense that, I was optimistic for this update... I failed myself for believing too hard.

LAWLZ!

Okay... not really, this is more of a sad face situation, no LAWLZ to be had here.

Sent from the last remaining Prime; Leader of the Autopads.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Scuddster:
everything is perfect here. Had 11.1 and went to 12 with no issues at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] guthrien:
I've had two random reboots after the latest update. There's just no rhyme or reason with this device. I don't know what reports to believe or when to trust the updates of Asus. I was satisfied before I should have let it alone. Frustrated.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] frankjr927:
I heard its a new kernel along with gps update , wifi update (which I must say is noticeable speed wise, I'm getting an extra 2mb on download speed, connectivity wasn't an issue for me ) not sure what else though

By the way touchpal tablet keyboard is really nice, everyone should check it out , just like swype
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] frankjr927:
You used gps test indoors of outdoors ?? I tried it in my house and it doing pick up anything at all
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] frankjr927:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgx2Kpfi-Ps&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Check this video out, didn't work with mine but who knows maybe it will on yours
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BTrack:
You upraded to "12"? Did you mean ".13"
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] usafle:
I'm in the USA and I still don't have the notification for the update at all. I wonder what gives?? It's now the 11th and I've rebooted, let it sit off for a while and forced the update check numerous times to no avail.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nyijedi:
If you don't currently have the rebooting problem, STAY AWAY FROM THE .13 UPDATE. It is crap and screws up many people's previously working tablets.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] usafle:
Maybe that's why I can't "see" the update? They pulled it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jmecherul:
mine worked fine with the .11 update (no gps and ****ty wifi but worked ok for me). come .13 update and everything goes to hell. i was using boat browser as the stock one is just slow and keeps on hanging. with the .13 update now boat hangs. yesterday morning i have 70% battery when i put the table to sleep. this morning i had zilch, zero, nada. asus is really screwing this tablet more and more. i am starting to regret buying it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tiapasa:
I bought my Asus in US and updated to .13 last 9-february.

The tablet, when turn into stand by mode, it switch off by itself, then I have to reboot every time.

Also the life of battery lasts for only few hours.

Is it possible to downgrade to 11.1 again??

Regards,
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
Give demandarin a few hours he will make you feel better.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phoneguy589:
Go to settings/about tablet and click system firmware update. Haven't had any issues at all before or after.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Unfortunately you cannot downgrade, you would know this if you had bothered to read the countless other threads regarding this matter. However, that now being known to you, have you tried to perform any trouble shooting steps at all. Those steps outlined as follows:

1. Cold Boot: Power off device. Hold 'volume down + power' until you see the "press 'vol up' for RCK" screen, then let go of everything, and let the device cold boot. (unlikely to help anything but the most minimal of issues).

2. Download the .zip for your current firmware from ASUS support site and reflash the device.

3. Factory reset.. THIS DELETES ALL USER DATA INCLUDING APPS, ACCOUNTS AND SETIINGS which can be a good thing, as you then know you have a fresh system (if done in conjunction with number 2).

4. Both 2 and 3. After this DO NOT use TiBU or any other backup software to restore apps, as this will only restore whatever problem previously existed. Set up as a new device.

5. If all else fails, send it back.

EDIT: To anyone that has not done all these steps prior to complaining, then shame on you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] astrodomine:
I updated to .13 but haven't had all the issues mentioned, although there's a crash message for Android media provider now and then. At least after the update you tube is no longer crashing...

I have noticed though that in settings the battery stats are never shown and only the up time duration is available.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
This is common amongst almost all devices that have ICS running on them, including (correct me if I'm wrong) the Galaxy Nexus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MountainDrew:
No, not true.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d1ez3:
My battery life at idle is HORRIBLE now. I used to get 60 days on idle now I get 2. Anyone else?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
Nope just you........ are you serious?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] g1xx3r:
You are joking right? The Prime hasn't been out 60 days yet. :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flipper2006:
I need a little bit of help here. I havent used my prime for about a week, i recently turned it on and installed the .13 update (reading bout it here). I also had rootkeeper and was installed. Now the update took place and i went to restore root but i get the message "root su restored" but when i go to TB backup, it says it can't obtain root access. What do i do?

PS. my battery dropped nearly 20% in the last hour since the update. Great battery life before the update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lee1972:
Try reinstalling super user from the market. Many people are having battery drain problems since updating.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flipper2006:
nope didnt work. I uninstalled and reloaded from market but i get the following

when using update from superuser

checking for busybox -- not found

downloading customer busybox - okay

checking md5sum - okay

checking correct install path - fail

failed to find currently installed su binary - update cannot continue

I thought rootkeeper worked, help!

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Never mind, i got root back by going back to Vipermod, still not sure why rootkeeper didnt work, but im back, now if i can only get .11 back, but i guess thats not as easy :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] youngnex:
why dont you use vipermod, and just run the root again?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] d1ez3:
I use battery monitor widget to see my battery usage graphically. Based on the percentage of the battery used per hour the idle time can be calculated. Would only use about 1-2% every 24 hours. Now it's using 2-5% an hour doing nothing at all. I know this is the issue everyone is having
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] guthrien:
Shame on me for expecting an update that doesn't require me to completely wipe and redo my device? Damn, what did I think I was getting an iPad?

Seriously though what a giant pain in the ass if you can't reliably restore somehow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Beards:
There are times when it is best to do a factory reset and there are times when basically you shouldn't need to...

A standard firmware update should fit amongst the latter.

As such I totally agree with you. One should not be expected to Factory Reset on incremental changes. System changes from Honeycomb to ICS yes but small updates, no.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] clouds5:
Wipes are no proplem with titanium backup...

Quick question about reset, will stuff on the internal memory be wiped?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Liferules:
Completely agree. Never had problems and now spontaneously turning off and android crash reports all the time...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyan_osu:
Heres my battery yesterday. Was in the bag the whole day as i was busy. .13 update. Wish everyones was like this
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] trent99:
Here's my battery. Note that it rebooted again last night.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] usafle:
Yea, I've done that about 300 times. Still that update won't show on mine.

Just left the tablet off for a while and did an update check... still nada
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hakarune:
Dude, and I'm at the same level as you if I don't use it and have everything off and all closed.

The battery life didn't change at all people, I'm goin out on a limb here and assume almost everyone with battery problems are rooted? If not, check your apps. My prime runs better than it used to and same battery life...

WE all know apps can **** with your battery and rooting might do something weird too...

It's as easy as a survey.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NoTrix:
No, my device is not rooted. Before the update I got excellent battery life. IMMEDIATELY AFTER the update, I watched my device lose 10% battery life in a matter of minutes. Last night, my Prime went to sleep with 72% battery life. This morning when I turned it on, it was at 56%. There were people who had the continuous reboot problem before the update and people (like me) who didn't. It would have been irresponsible of me to discount their issue as something trivial. If you don't have a problem with your battery discharging at a fast rate, fine. But I think we've seen enough people on this thread who DO have the problem to not discount it with an "assumption".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
I am sorry but this screenshot is fake. Screen-on and awake-time had no affect on your battery life whatsoever and that is simply not possible.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] trent99:
Not true, i never rooted and only installed the ota updates. Since .13 update, i have seen the battery life decrease by approximately 75% (2 days until charge needed to about 12 hours post update). Refer to my previous post for a screenshot.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spencerj2001:
i am still getting really bad battery life on idle. every time i go to sleep i wake up and my prime is either dead or about to die this was not the case before the new update. not sure what to do i have done a factory rest since the new update, any who can help please. and i am not rooted by the way.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] G37:
What makes you think that the C2 will have a new mobo? Just curious...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kenan99:
when is it that update come to norway?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cmckitterick:
I'm not sure how helpful a "me too" is here, but I have the exact same issue. My Transformer Prime was working fine before the update (although it didn't work with the dock I purchased, I blamed the dock). Now, the battery drains absurdly fast and I can barely get one days usage out of it, when I used to be able to get three. Given that I use it for everything from homework to taking notes, it becomes very problematic when I can't turn it on half the time.

I'm starting to question the $500 investment I put into this thing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spencerj2001:
i don't think its any thing to do with the hardware i think it might have to do with the WiFi being updated to the new version, it might be using a lot more power to get a better signal. Not sure though just trowing out a suggestion. If this is the only problem you are having is the battery dying quickly i would keep it, i am sure this will be addressed soon as i don't think its only us, but that's just my opinion.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] G37:
I think that the fact that "some" are having the problem is a good indicator that it is a hardware issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] spencerj2001:
but why would it only happen after the update. only thing changed was software versions
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
I remember hearing rumor of a new MoBo. Regardless of whether it's true, still might as well wait, as the product's not going to get any better/worse and you'll probably be able to get it cheaper after it officially does flop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thatrunks:
I have had the same problem. Before I went to sleep I had 100 % on both the dock and tablet. After 10 hours I woke up and checked the tablet and the dock had 40 % and the tablet also had 40 % left. So 120 % gone.

I have the latest updates (not the .13).

So I did the following:

1. Check settings have "Keyboard Dock Power Saving Mode" On

2. Check settings and turn Airplane Mode On

3. IMPORTANT: Turn off the touchpad by pressing the 4th shortcut key at the top of the keyboard.

4. Check the Custom Settings of Asus and set it to Energy Saving Mode.

Also check the Accounts and Sync settings. Put them on manual sync.

I did this yesterday before I went to sleep. This morning (after 11 hours) I had 100 % on both the dock and tablet. :)

I take it is not normal that you have to do this. But at least you can do something about it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] julien.me:
You might as well turn the tablet OFF at this stage ... not the best solution if you ask me !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyan_osu:
That'd the weird thing. I didn't use it. I think it report the screen on time wrong. And no its not fake. I can take a video or whatever you want and I review items so i would lose a lot or credibility if I fake stuff :).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hakarune:
I think the best idea here is find out people's configuration and apps.... I've noticed on my phone apps that kill the battery or screw the system up, why not same on a new ICS tablet, it's not the same as a phone. It interacts differently with apps that are fine on my phone, it seems more like a common deduction is needed before blaming the update. ( The update may have made apps not work right, not sure since we don't have the code).

In a previous post dude mentioned turning everything off... not a good option, though mine is never on airplane mode, nor do I have manual sync set; instead I have power save on, WiFi on, and touch pad off & dock saver option on and auto sync, but I get great battery still.

My settings are always on power save mode (plus dock saver on and touchpad off) during school week and both tablet and dock 100% before I get in my car to go to school. WiFi is always on and auto sync for my accounts (2 gmail, 1 IMAP, plus friendcaster, and tweetcaster). I have a few apps too... I can list them if needed.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
No you're a wrong, there is a bug when tablet is docked probably with this bloody touchpad. It can awakes the tablet, which becomes got, and drain battery at high rate...

Had this last night, with tablet OFF, found it died after the night.. Sometimes I found it in my bag screen on, very hot, despite the fact I powered it off before...

And as I'm in Europe no .13 yet...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] steveaitch:
Internet issues

I got my Prime on Friday and updated the firmware to 9.4.2.13 before doing anything else so I don't know what it's like with other versions.

The problem I have is with HTTP connections hanging part way through. Small web pages and their assets will generally load fine, but streaming from YouTube or running Speedtest tests will generally cause them to hang part way through. New connections after work fine again.

This is with the Prime only six feet away from the router (a Virgin Media Superhub) with a good / excellent connection. If I move it to right next to the router then it doesn't seem to happen.

Is this the problem everyone else has been having with the wifi? Other reports mention Bluetooth and GPS but they are both off. This doesn't sound like a hardware issue so I'm not sure about returning the unit when firmware updates still seem to be coming through fast.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Asus UK Facebook

As for the TF201 FOTA update, we expected that at the end of last week but due to a couple of issues this has had to be pushed back. We apologise for any inconvenience and particularly getting your hopes up on Friday. A rescheduled release date will be announced shortly.