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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Reignzone:
Yeah, I concur.

From what I've read here and there, it would seem that Google is aware of the issue, and this doesn't necessarily pertain to our latest update on the TFP.

However, that is not to say that I want to quit pointing the finger at ASUS for my issues on this particular piece of hardware.

I think it's just habitual and somewhat human of us to immediately associate all issues with the hardware manufacturer.

Sent from the last remaining Prime; Leader of the Autopads.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DjEzilla:
I also had issues with youtube flickering and making it difficult to search. I just tried restoring youtube in Titanium and then reinstalled it from Titanium, selecting "App only" instead of "App plus data" and all seems well so far :)

edit - uninstall then reinstall using titanium
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hunter99507:
Its not the back end its the way the YouTube app buffers. It buffered correctly in 11.1 but not in the new update. It seems like its not caching. Properly
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
Has anyone been able to install the new version of Kindle (3.4.0) for Android on a rooted Nook Touch? It's supposed to work for Android 2.1+, but the update doesn't show up in the Market for me, and if I uninstall Kindle entirely, and then re-download and reinstall it, I get version 3.2.0 again. If I try to sideload the apk, I get a Parse Error.

I'd really love to get the updated app installed, because it shows the page numbers from the original book, which would be useful leading my students through a textbook.
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
OK, then, let me ask a different question: has anyone successfully installed the new Kindle for Android version, or am I the only one with a problem?
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
Seriously, has no one else tried to install the new version of Kindle for Android? You can tell what version you have by looking at the app in Titanium Backup. It's a serious bummer that I bought this Nook because I could easily read both Nook and Kindle e-books, and less than two months later the thing won't install the latest version of Kindle.
[Nook Touch General] fpga_guy:
3.2.0 is the version from market and works on all nook touch. 3.4 is from Amazon appstore and is DRM protected. The apk will only installed on a Nook touch signed in with the orignal amazon account.
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
No, 3.4.0 is also in the Android Market--I know that because 1) the new version was announced on Android Central (and a lot of other places), 2) the version number is listed in the Android Market description, and 3) I successfully downloaded it, from the Market, onto my phone, and verified the version number in Titanium Backup. I also just verified, on my phone, that page numbers work (though you have to tap the bottom of the screen or select "Go to" to see them).

Good idea to try the Amazon Appstore version--but unfortunately, Kindle for Android doesn't even show up in the Appstore for my Nook. That does lead to another question, though: has anyone successfully downloaded and installed Kindle 3.4.0 from the Amazon Appstore?

Actually, I just tried another tactic, and transferred the 3.4.0 Titanium Backup files to the Nook. I first tried restoring 3.4.0 over the top of 3.2.0--this appeared to be successful, but when I opened the app it was still 3.2.0. I then uninstalled 3.2.0 and tried the restore of 3.4.0 again, and it simply hangs: it's apparently, for some reason, not compatible with the Nook Touch. I wonder if there's some way that could be fixed?
[Nook Touch General] Googie2149:
Here's the link to the Amazon Appstore APK, courtesy of Amazon itself!
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
Thanks. I have the Amazon Appstore installed--that's not the problem. The problem is Kindle for Android, which doesn't show up in the Amazon Appstore (and I have copies of the APK of Kindle for Android). I am able to find and install other apps from the Appstore, though for some apps I get a Parse Error when I try to.
[Nook Touch General] fpga_guy:
I have BN 1.1.0 for the Touch. Kindle 3.2 shows up when I go to Market - not Android Central but the google market. Kindle 3.4 shows up when I go to Amazon Appstore. My understanding is that for Market, only apks that install shows up.

What version of Touch are you on and how did you root the Touch?
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
I'm using SalsichaNooter, though I tried to install the APK under MinimalTouch (which is I what I rooted with this time, after doing a factory restore). It is definitely not the case that all apps that show up in the Appstore can be installed: for example, Application Folder Pro is one I've purchased (for my phone) and that shows up on the Nook, but I get a "Parse Error" when I try to install it.

And yes, you're right that it says 3.2 in the Android Market, under the actual version number; I was looking instead at the changelog, which says 3.4. However, that's only for the Nook: for my Evo 3D, the version that shows up in the Android Market is 3.4.

Before I go putting another ROM on this thing, have you actually been able to install version 3.4.0 of Kindle for Android from the Amazon Appstore, and if so, what ROM are you using?
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
If I install the Kindle app from the Android Market on my NST running B&N 1.1.0, I get v3.2.0.35. If I install it on my NC running B&N 1.4.1, I get 3.4.0.156.

The NST is only running 2.1 Eclair, while the NC is running 2.2 Froyo. On the Kindle Market page, it says the current version "varies with device", so I suspect that's the underlying issue

The rooters don't change the actual ROM you're running. Not sure what you mean by another ROM.
[Nook Touch General] GabrialDestruir:
Chances are it's not running properly because it needs Froyo or higher, meaning that the NST is just not compatible no matter what you try.
[Nook Touch General] MTKnife:
All of the custom ROM's available for the Nook Touch are the same version of Android, 2.1 (Eclair), but there are several different ROM's available (four that I know of): in the usual Android parlance, if the firmware is modified at all (even though it's based on the original firmware), it's called a new ROM. When you root your Nook, you're not merely rooting it, but actually changing some of the stuff in the original ROM, including, for example, the framework files--if you look inside the MinimalTouch package, for example (since that one comes as a ZIP file, it's easy to look at), you'll see all the files that are changed.

However, as a later poster noted, the problem seems to be that Kindle 3.4 runs only on Android 2.2+, rather than Android 2.1+; Amazon doesn't appear to have bothered to document this, and that's the source of my confusion.
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
Safe to say, then, "putting another ROM on" won't fix this problem. You'll still be running 2.1 Eclair, no matter which rooter you try. I think you're stuck with the older Kindle version on this device, at least for now. I'm not aware of any ongoing efforts to put Froyo on this device.
[Nook Touch General] Googie2149:
They're not different ROMS. They just aren't. All you're doing is rooting the device, not replacing the ROM.
[Nook Touch General] stevec_ny:
I rooted my Nook a while back (still even on the 1.0.0 firmware), but only now started looking into updating it. I saw the update for the Kindle on my Sensation versus the NST, but I'm not sure I see a compelling reason to try to force the update (though a real page numbers would be nice).

Is the hardware even capable of running Froyo? Maybe it's just the e-ink screen, but it seems slow enough just with Eclair.
[Nook Touch General] cceerrtt:
hardware is capable of running froyo but there is no froyo rom for NST. :-D
[Nook Touch General] guitar_east:
It's already been stated, but to summarize:

The new Kindle app needs Android 2.2 and above, the NST is only at 2.1.

There are no roms for this device at the moment, and probably never.
[Nook Touch General] elrui:
See attached older version that I just installed on a Simple Touch no problem.
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
3.2.0.35 shows up in the Market on my rooted NST. It's just the newer version that doesn't.
[Nook Touch General] skicavs:
Newspapers

I have recently discovered that reading newspapers/magazines is only really possible with the older versions (Kindle-2.0.5.103970165.apk : http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/kindle) because the overview page of a multistory object on the newer versions 3+ does not accept gestures (swipe up and down are ignored or interpreted as clicks) so it is impossible to scroll. The gestures work fine in every other part of the program just not in the overview. The only apparent downside of version 2 is that there is no dictionary which I sometimes miss.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
Attacking the Prime gets you flamed. Attacking Android gets you incinerated. Be prepared. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FluidDynamic:
It's not an attack, thank you.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and it's brilliant; I've had no issues with it in nearly a year and it's been rooted and all sorts.

Android is a great platform, but the critical mass is not there for apps yet.

The Prime is a cracking bit of kit; ASUS kinda screwed up by releasing a hyped product with so many issues, then made it worse by announcing an better version within days of the retail launch.

The point was to share experience, not start a flame war. Your post doesn't help.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bender B. Rodgriguez:
Just return and it wait for a tablet that works properly. This forum is full of people trying to justify their 600 dollar purchase with blind fanboy logic. Any idiot can see this tablet has severe issues, some of which no software update will ever fix.

So let me save people the time and I will post the responses you are likely to hear.

"Mine works just fine.. sucks for you"

"Must be user error".

"My wifi works great"( manyof these people are clueless on how to even test wifi signal)

And the ever popular "cool story bro"

Sent via smoke signal
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Techie2012:
I actually thik the opposite. IMO, iOS sucks. Apple was never a cloud company and it is still a cloud wannabe. Google has always been a cloud company. Gmail, Docs, Chrome, great stuff. I am quite content with the apps available for Android. I even found QGET for my QNAP, was surprised to see that. More will come.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] clouds5:
Good decision imho. It didnt do what you bought it for (what ever that was, not clear to me from your post).

I'm still very happy with it. No issues. Yeah software could (and will) be better. But this thing does everything i need and it does it good. Watching full high quality flash in the browser is a huge plus for me.

One thing though, i never had an ipad - so i guess i dont know how it is when you have dozes of "tablet" apps.

What is different about those compared to apps on android tablets? The layout of them? The features? I really like the idea behind ICS and the unification of apps for phones/tablets. Only problem it was just released^^ Think about the first 6 months the ipad was out.

But still i have a nice looking "tablet" app for everything i need. Great pdf reader&book reader, very nice newspaper app was already installed offering local newspapers. The music app is stunning and feels just so good, Gmail, Polaris office, many very good choices on browsers, video player software and keyboards. Stuff like Titanium Backup? Not even windows has such a good backup system.

The simple and accessible file system android has... I dont know iOS just has absolutely no chance on a tablet compared to android. IMHO. I'm sounding like a fanboy but plz show me why iOS is so much better on a tablet? There must be some really freakin awesome apps^^

[e] just had an important thought:

I think there is a big difference. Jobs once said today its all about apps on mobile devices. People want to use an app for everything instead of using the "internet". At least thats what apple advertises... But for me that isnt true at all. When i read news, i use the browser and if I want to watch starcraft games or TV i use websites for that as well. Google is a total browser company, chrome alone shows that. And i guess thats why ios will never be better for what i'm looking for.

i cant see apple last forever. Android is individuality. iOS is conformity. Now think about what modern society is and how people are today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Although I love Android and my Prime, I completely agree with this statement 100%. That's what I've been telling people when they try to be like oh there's a new model tf-700 coming out, or new Lenovo crap tablet, or Samsung Ipad wannabe tablet, or whatever with higher specs. Higher specs don't mean jack of we don't have the software to fully utilize it. Its no secret that Android tablets are more powerful spec wise than Ipad or ipad2. Thing apple has downpacked is they make the most with what they have. Apps are 100% optimized for the spec on IOS devices. Just like at the beginning here, when people were crying about 1Gb of rAM not being enough to succeed. Well tell that to the sales figures of ipad1 and ipad2. My ipad1 only has 256mb of RAM. Ipad2 only has 512mb of RAM. Yet they own majority of tablet market n sell the most. The software and hardware apple brings mesh very well. I got tired of being locked down to Apples rules and very glad I got my Android tablet. My Prime kills ipad1 or 2 n looks or power or whatever. BUT they still have advantage of having wayyyy more tablet only optimized apps. There's no denying it. App store has a huge section dedicated to just tablet apps only. Makes it easier for people to distinguish between phone n tablet optimized apps.

Like I've always debated before, software is the key to Android success. Not constantly throwing hardware or higher specs at the issue. What good is a 3Ghz speed(example) new Android tablet, if its pushing the same on crap like Joe schmoe is on his cheap android phone? That's all I've been trying to say. ANDROID needs to concentrate more on the OS optimizing and the software or we will always be behind. As far as app quality goes. ANDROID is getting there though. But needs to pick up the pace fast. Especially with windows trying to jump back into the scene. Remember before there was every an android or IOS, Microsoft n windows ruled mobile. Like from my Kaiser(Tilt) n Rhodium(tilt2) days. I remember thinkn those phones were so high tech n could do so much. It was the ending of an era that brought way to IOS n Android. They were fresh n new n had killer features also. Real touch screens. Capacitive. Not that resistive touch screen crap that my old phones had. I even had a Motorola original Razed back in the day. Very high tech for its time. AS we see times are changing. It takes alot more to please people now. Just having higher specs won't do it anymore. ANDROID HAS to come with more than that. We have soon much untapped potential with Android. But like they say, Potential don't mean sh#! If its not put to use properly ;) I have faith n Android believe it will eventually get to where it should be.

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I Approve this message ;) great points
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] FluidDynamic:
Thanks for the responses!

It was a real wretch giving the tablet back; I love the flexibility of Android and it will get there in time...

I might even get the Prime again in a 6-12 months time... which is an ages when it comes to technology :rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NIK516:
I think its sad that someone leave a honest review gets flamed on lol, wake up and look at all the complaints on the forums the man is correct. And we all know android has potential but if the development is not there now then android is not there . That simple stop crying about how android is better
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blackinjun:
All I said was bye
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Yeah...its just so messed up how Asus tainted this Prime launch. Prime is an excellent device when you have a good working one. Like me;) I wouldn't trade my prime for any other tablet. It works so great for me. SERIOUSLY. BUT I KNOW there are defective ones out there so it messes up the experience for that person. For me this 5 core tegra3 device kicks ass. For others with defective devices, they are really disappointed n I can understand the anger behind it. But not all are that way though. The ones that aren't will always speak up n support it because of how much we enjoy it. Good luck on future tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kailkti:
Shouldn't you be gone then? xD

He's not talking about you specifically. People need to know the difference between generalisation/blanket statements and the particulars, like my teacher always says. :3
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blackinjun:
No, no, no, I was telling him bye (very coolly I thought), I wasn't leaving. I was one of the lucky ones with the prime from 01/27 plus I got a year ADH from BB so if they fix the GPS then I will replace it based on the GPS listed on the box. Besides look at my sig.

Just realized there is a whole cool story bro world out there. Okay to the OP I gonna post one that maybe you haven't seen to cheer you up, I think he is from across the pond. BTW I bought my first OG transfomer in Oct fully 7 months after original release so that should work out for you
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sdelliott31:
Later 2 I sold mine on eBay for a good deal, as I am happy and my customer is happy. I'm waiting about 10 more days for the Samsung Galaxy Note. I'm still interested in where the android technology goes in 2012. If they can't make things stronger this year they may lose their chance to be the 'best other option' with the windows tablets coming out. I believe they will be good as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
From years on forums discussing mobile devices, here's some etiquette type things I've learned.

1)

Android vs. iOS

- It's like comparing a diesel car to a hybrid. They both achieve the same result but totally differently. Owners of both will vigorously defend their choice. They don't need to be repeated here, but both Android and iOS have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Saying iOS is "better" (which is subjective anyway) is a sure way of starting a flame war. Same thing applies in reverse on an Apple forum. Detente is the best anyone can hope for.

2)

The "Grand Farewell"

- If someone's leaving a device over issues, chances are there's already a thread open on said issues. If saying good-bye to people you don't know who really don't care what device you're leaving for or why is important to you, say it in that thread. Addressing an entire forum's audience on the front page announcing your plans is a bit self-indulgent.

3)

The "I Just Got My Device"

- Unless there's something unique about your particular unit, no one really cares. Theoretically they should all be the same and thousands if not hundreds of thousands of people preceded you. If you need validation, find another "I Just Got My Device" thread and bump that one with a hearty “Me Too!”

4)

"My "X" Device is Better Than This Forum's "Y" Device

- It's like going over to someone's house for dinner and calling them ugly. If there's a comparison thread, fine, it's open season. To jump in to a thread discussing the host forum's device and say "I don't have any issues with my ’X’" adds no value and just pisses people off; especially if they’re working through an issue. Chances are the "X" device may not have said issue but has its own which might even be worse. No one needs a “device pissing match” in the middle of an issue thread.

Just something to think about... ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Hasan10:
Now this is a proper way to share your experience and say farewell. I really appreciate that you did not disrespect the users, and stayed on topic and provided proper, no-rage fueled reasoning. Really sorry that you were not satisfied with your purchase, and it is your every right to switch to another gadget.

Would love to see you back when ICS ages a bit and Prime gets its issues solved. Me on the other hand, I am very happy with the prime. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] nednapalm:
Keeping it constructive - Sky Go app coming very soon for Android Tablets (End of Feb), iPlayer works like a charm, you have to request the desktop site from the browser, BBCHD videos are smooth as silk.

Looking forward to my flight from the UK to Australia in a couple of weeks with my Prime in tow, portable HDD connected to the USB port on the dock with 300GB of movies, this is my in flight entertainment!!

I have lightbleed, doesn't bother me, GPS is cack also, again it's what you want the tablet for and are willing to put up with - yes it's not perfect, but what is? I had an iPad2 and it kept slipping out of my hands as it was so heavy and the aluminium case was so slippy, had a Galaxy Tab 10.1 but sold it due to Tegra2 being rubbish and not wanting to convert all my movies to a format IT was happy with :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] M_HaFeZ:
seriously why didn't you buy an ipad or any stuff apple sells to people think like you?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shadowbaine:
Where did you buy yours from?

Got mine last weekend from Carphone Warehouse. Agreed £500 is another of money. My decision was the same, did the research, etc and got it to make up my own mind.

The sad thing is that yes it really is a fantastic piece of hardware but can't help but have that niggling feeling of unhappiness. To return or not to return.

I don't seem to have the wifi issues and to be fair I didn't really use the GPS on my TF101. It did look like I had the initial issue of ICS on install, but did a factory reset and all good since.

I do have some light bleed on the bottom right, and being a perfectionist, it does bug me. It not noticeable under normal working conditions, but the fact that it's there urkes me.

I am still in the 14 day return window, but frankly undecided whether to return mine or not based on the above.

What's your advice? Yay or nay?

Haven't install the new .13 update and not sure if it will make a difference as the opinions and verdicts are are very much split. :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MysteriousDiary:
It's a bit late now, but for DLNA I would always recommend the free DLNA App Skifta from Qualcomm https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skifta.android.app

I often had problems with the pre-installed dlna apps of manufacturers, but with Skifta and a decent video player app it always worked fine on almost every Android device I had so far.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fenturi:
Developer support for android vs iOS is an issue. Partly because it's much less complex to target a couple of devices vs 900+ of android. This = bugs and that costs you $$

However, without jail-breaking the iOS is limited and closed. Also no video out, no SD card etc etc. are a pain on the hardware level.

I put my $ down for a Android in the end, and I think in time more will.
[HTC Sensation XL] kaball76:
hi i need stock rom from vodafone australia 1.05.862.4

thks
[HD2 General] myself11:
"Status Symbols are devices that transcend their specs and features, and become something beautiful and luxurious in their own right. They're things that live on after the megapixel and megahertz wars move past them, beacons of timeless design and innovation.

I remember the first time I ever held an HD2: I was astonished."

http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/7/2782733/status-symbols-htc-hd2
[General Questions and Answers] candy.chiu.ad:
Can anyone point me to the instructions on how to root an Ainol Elf? Thanks.

Newbie
[General Questions and Answers] juzz86:
Try the 'Obtain Root on almost any Android device' link in my signature. If SuperOneClick doesn't work, try searching for 'z4root'.

Good luck! :)