yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] knoxploration:
The cost was negligible. They already had to make the ICS build for the Prime; nobody would've bought that even if the hardware *wasn't* fundamentally flawed, if it was running an older, less efficient, less stable, less open OS than its competitors.

The cost of most of the ICS work, then, was borne by the Prime project. The remaining costs borne by the TF101 are slight, once the basic OS build is complete. Swap in some drivers--and Asus doesn't write these, its suppliers like NVidia do--then perform greatly abbreviated testing, because the build is near-identical to that from the Prime. (And Asus' testing is not exactly in-depth to start off with, or they wouldn't do things like release a public build where the backup program isn't set executable.)

Also, factor in that the TF101 build is developed in parallel with the Prime build, by the same team. More cost saving.

The opportunity for profit is significant, though. The TF101 is still a current, readily available product. Offering ICS for it will attract new buyers, extending the tail of sales for a product you already developed, and whose costs have long since been amortized. At this point, the TF101 is pure profit for Asus, beyond the BOM cost (and that will be as low as it has ever been too, now they've had time to tweak design and manufacturing, and are no longer facing component shortages...)

From Asus' point of view, it's a no-brainer. Little cost, good opportunity for profit. Doubly so given that the Prime has flopped, and hence Asus doesn't have a proper next-gen tab, so the TF101 must carry most of the weight at retail for Asus...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ill1:
Good answer, gives me a new way to think about things. But also makes me think whats the hold up.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shadymouse:
That's the Million Dollar Question!! What is the hold up??!! I really wish they release it soon so the people who are "truly" dedicated to ICS on the TF101 can work on it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] JoTeC:
More Internet Bashing

Found this on my Google+ Page...

http://asuseeepadtransformertabletreview.blogspot.com/2012/02/ice-cream-sandwich-for-asus-transformer.html
[Eee Pad Transformer General] trickfarrelly:
It all depends on the capability of the devs that work for these companies. ASUS have already proven they are capable, as they have ICS running on Tegra 3. Tegra 3 = Tegra 2 with MORE stuff added on, making it MORE complicated. There is no reason they shouldn't be re-using the bulk of their code from the Prime port to the TF101. In fact if I were doing the port for them, I would have done the TF101 FIRST since it is the least complicated of the 2 devices.

Google has already dropped the code for ICS.

NVIDIA has already announced that they have gotten ICS to work on Tegra devices.

Who else is ASUS going to say they are waiting on next? What the hell ever happened to that "Android Update Alliance"?

First: "Same time as the Prime"

Second: "January"

Third: "Late January"

Fourth: "February"

Fifth: "Mid-February"

Sixth (currently): "March"

ASUS has already lost credibility. What the hell is taking so long that the schedule has slid by multiple months with STILL no end in site? If my transformer wasn't SBK2 with a LOCKED bootloader (thanks a ****ing heap asus) then I would have had ICS running on this a LONG time ago (kudos to paul burton to doing it first :P )
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TheUndertaker21:
i believe we will see ICS in the next couple weeks

they are done with prime today,they released the last piece of the puzzle ( booloader tool) now

they can focus on us TF101 users. i really dont want the prime i was hyped for it then idk decided to wait for the next tab

lets hope they start working on TF101 now. i think that booloader tool should work for TF101 if they release ICS for it aye?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nedmundo:
ASUS United Kingdom Facebook posted 22/02/12:

A quick refresher on the TF101 ICS Update that you are all so patiently waiting for. Our engineers are working hard on getting this ready for you as soon as possible and are still aiming for a February release. As always as soon as we hear any further news or a definitive date we will let you know.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Rumbleweed:
PLEASE When quoting sources include source name and date originally posted. Way too many old posts stirring the fire by being reposted.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] azboo13:
it will get here when it gets here..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MJPollard:
Precisely. All these people moaning and crying over ICS being delayed, as if their tablets stopped working the very microsecond that ASUS announced ICS for the TF101. Crazy.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] scottyf79:
http://www.facebook.com/asus.uk

edit.,.... sorry double post on info.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] EP2008:
LMAO! Asus told us it was ready a while ago and we were only waiting for Google to approve it...

I thought politicians were bad, but this is turning into a comedy.

In the meantime, my HP Touchpad is enjoying ICS without any bullcrap to go along with it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] No_u:
A500 and A100 Android 4.0 builds were leaked way before the update is released in April. Great, even they can already enjoy ICS.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TheUndertaker21:
lmfao ASUS is funny

the prime is about to surpass TF101

they already getting CWM

and CM9(WIP)

our CM9 been postponed to an unknown time smh
[Eee Pad Transformer General] xbs:
A quick refresher on the TF101 ICS Update that you are all so patiently waiting for. Our engineers are working hard on getting this ready for you as soon as possible and are still aiming for a February release. As always as soon as we hear any further news or a definitive date we will let you know.

Asus, you're not credible any more regarding ICS on TF101... I'll believe it when I have it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] globiboulga:
A good ROM with a little overclock and I'm happy with the performance of the TF101. I am curious about ICS, but happy to wait a little more. This said, I will never buy ASUS again. Why?

I remember the early days of the TF101 and ASUS stating that the dock keyboard would be reusable across their range. I bought the TF101 thinking that I could upgrade later on, only needing a tablet. That did not last long. TF201 comes along and surprise suprise it needs its own keyboard. They'll probably do the same with the TF300...

That for me is more damaging that a piece of software that's a few weeks late...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MJPollard:
Personally, I'm going to sit here and hold my breath until Asus releases ICS. If that doesn't work, I'll stamp my feet and scream at the top of my lungs. Failing that, I'll cross my arms and pout.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] azboo13:
This is kinda silly guys. Yes, Asus said they would update our TF101 to ICS, and blah blah blah, they keep changing the release date, and boo hoo its still not here. But honestly, my transformer works just as great as it did six months ago. I don't quite get where all the anger towards Asus is coming from? Be glad Asus hasn't scratched the update altogether. I'm sure ICS will improve the proformance and be a great addition to an already great tablet. Don't get me wrong, i'm looking forward to it too, but seriously just have some freakin patience, its just an update. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shahbaz5588:
http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/asus-to-reveal-redesigned-padfone-at-mwc-2012/

The asus Padfone is supposed to be using the tf101 docking station... so there is still use for it hopefully... they do speculate that the final released Padfone might support the transformer prime dock. But honestly by the looks of it that might not be possible, considering the phone will have to be very thin to fit in a tablet and not look awkward... only time will tell
[Eee Pad Transformer General] knoxploration:
Not according to your own link:

"The prototype unit shown at CES supported the older TF101 dock, but we expect the redesigned unit to support the newer TF201 docking station that works with the Transformer Prime."
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluizzo:
So hey Asus UK posted on Facebook that the update could be in February(?). Also dunno if you guys care but I posted on there FB a request for the bootloader unlock. Guess if you guys wanna chip in and get there attention

http://androidcommunity.com/asus-uk-says-transformer-ics-update-coming-in-february-20120222/

Sent from ICS
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Thiesen:
You think it's a Bad Thing to read what's been written before you post?

It's not that the information has not been all over the place by now...

IE Old News.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Sir Flashalot:
Edit: never mind.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bluizzo:
Well I'm sorry, didn't mean to burst your bubble

Sent from ICS
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barrac28:
ICS is out

http://www.facebook.com/asus.sg?sk=wall

any notification on my sl 101 in France

and you?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Mercvtio:
You sure? If you're refering to the pic showing a part of the ics settings, it looks a lot like the one posted a week ago, and mentionned a few pages back. It doesn't seem like news to me...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barrac28:
not certain

and you?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pupy991:
I compared the two screenshots and there are little differences.

For example the Wifi-Version of that guys transformer is newer than the one of the transformer where the screenshot leaked by Asus South Africa is from.

So...Maybe it's valid! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shahbaz5588:
You need to learn to read...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kistigun:
it's here:

Dear valued ASUS fans,

ASUS prides itself on delivering the best products to end-users, which means that we not only aim to deliver innovative products but also to continue improving the out of box experience throughout their life cycle with regular firmware updates.

Many of our Eee Pad Transformer TF101 users have waited patiently for the promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update and we are delighted to announce that the first wave of FOTA updates for TF101 firmware v.9.2.1.11 started today in Taiwan. The update will FOTA in other regions soon after.

Although we will announce several new innovations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week, we take great pride in delivering on-going enhancements and support for products that are well into their life cycle.

Thank you once again for your valued support!

source: http://www.facebook.com/ASUS
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
Was about to post exactly the same.

If this is a prank, this is the biggest troll played on paying customers in quite a while :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Geenus:
Reports around that this was released in error as it is a pre Alpha build. Can anyone confirm?

---------- Post added at 01:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:20 PM ----------

Contact in Singapore confirms they have OTA update waiting on news of how it is. Will keep you posted.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] goodintentions:
Haha I was joking. Even said so in my post. :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] shaqim:
Asus Sweden also confirmed this. Hopefully it's for real! Anyone knows if there are any lists with release dates for other countrys out yet?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] neidlinger:
not sure if this has been talked about in this thread yet TL;DR

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/asus-transformer-tf101-finally-receives-ics-update-taiwan-takes/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Geenus:
ICS UK

The OTA for ICS will be released tomorrow for UK users! Confirmed by ASUS UK Facebook page :):):):):)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yalkowni:
Mannn..... they decided to release ics after I send my tablet to RMA

Sent from my SGH-T989
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mikelt89:
When US release?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] goodintentions:
Never. Asus is protesting the US's impending invasion of Canada.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] daoist:
When you get the update, please save the /cache/dlpkgfile so we can pre-root it and make it work with CWM.

Instructions:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21240036&postcount=99
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
If you do this, you can post it freely here:

http://invalid.ed.ntnu.no/~jostein/ics/

Uploaded files will be shown here, so everyone can check :)

http://invalid.ed.ntnu.no/~jostein/ics/files/
[Eee Pad Transformer General] BTrack:
Why would we invade Canada? We already have beer and moose! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] goodintentions:
Too much tv garbage coming from Canada.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] faxe3:
Somebody uploaded a file to your server named ics4.0_transformer :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
its a 50KB JPG renamed to ZIP. With a rick roll :p
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gnufabio:
Come on guys, upload this damned file! Please!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] faxe3:
Haha okay.. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] CrazyPeter:
the mod of of this forum has asked that all discussion regarding Ice Cream Sandwich, ICS, Android 4.0 needs to be placed in this thread, which conveniently has malware embedded in the first page of posts...

23/02/2012 14:28:17	URL: http://www.mobilespeedtest.com/results/021809tmobile11268.jpg	Base of suspicious web addresses: access blocked
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jtc42:
I live in the UK but I think I have a US transformer, I guess that means I'll have to wait for the US release still? :s
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kingofyo1:
No, you should be able to flash worldwide when it pops and hopefully it'll pop prior to the US release
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mikelt89:
US release should be before the UK release, so I expect it today..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] iRcKenny:
From ASUS Italy Facebook page:

Ragazzi... il gran giorno è arrivato! L'update a Ice Cream Sandwich è stato rilasciato dal nostro HQ di Taiwan anche per TF101 nella giornata di oggi.

La versione per il nostro territorio (update FOTA 9.2.1.11) verrà distribuita a partire da domani. Mentre gli utenti di TF101G (quindi la versione 3G) dovranno avere pazienza fino a primi giorni di marzo. Come vedete le tempistiche sono state rispettate al millesimo. E soprattutto... in mezzo a voci ed illazioni di ogni tipo alla fine ad avere ragione eravamo proprio noi di ASUS Italia, sostenendo fin dal principio che l'update sarebbe arrivato entro la fine del mese.

Questo per ribadire che se volete le info più aggiornate e attendibili riguardo ad ASUS e ai suoi prodotti... dovete leggerle su questa fanpage! E ora godetevi ICS ;)

Lo staff ASUS Italia

Translation:

Guys ... The big day has arrived! The Ice Cream Sandwich update has been released from our HQ in Taiwan for TF101 today.

The version for our area (FOTA update 9.2.1.11) will be distributed from tomorrow. While users TF101G (then the 3G version) will have to be patient until early March.

So bad news for TG101G owners like me!

We need waiting for another week!

Damn!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bigmandan:
Fixed that for you.

Anyway, before I actually go and update the firmware (when it's actually available to download I should probably to a backup. What is the process actually like?

Also, what about current apps installed? Will the market app notice apps that use a higher API level and update automatically, or will it need to be done manually?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] PepePaok:
Hello everybody, newbie here! I was watching the forum for a long time, but this is my first post! :)

Well, it seems that Asus finally released ICS for some regions. I' d like to ask if you know how long it usually takes to come to other countries (I' m from Greece). I mean it could take just a few hours/days or even weeks?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] daz_2000:
uk rolling out tomorrow morning.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] K900:
I was getting an update just a few minutes ago and can't get it now. Looks like you need a TW firmware for that.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] whitekidney:
Do you have the dlpkgfile?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barrac28:
if you download the taiwan firmware 3.2, you can make the upgrade to ICS?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] taitony:
You may be wrong. Taiwan start to push ICS this afternoon. I have ICS 4.0.3 now.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] miketoasty:
Well guess you can't since you already updated, thanks for ruining everyone else's day.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mcbyte_it:
Can you give a quick review on how ICS feels on the TF101? faster than HC, stable?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jeggen:
I have a couple of non-general ICS related questions... now that ICS is actually coming out and it isn't just about complaining or talking about rumors... does this "ICS HERE ONLY" thread still make sense? It seems that once ICS is live that makes about as much sense as just starting another thread that is "HONEYCOMB HERE ONLY."

Specifically for those who have the ICS update already... what has the performance been like? Have you run Quadrant or any benchmark apps and what kind of performance did you get? I know there are lots of factors to performance that Quadrant or the like don't measure... but it is a basic measurement and a comparison point.

I've loved Revolver and think it's super snappy... so not even sure at this point whether it's worth going back to stock to get ICS.

Anyone who has ICS... did you have root when you did the update?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] habylab:
Come on, someone must have it? Sureeeeely? I'll wait patiently another 24 hours.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] grainysand:
The new browser is great. Everything, generally, looks and feels better. I'd say that at first glance it's very very much smoother as well, but that may be a placebo effect. So far, no reboots, no app crashes. Asus may have gotten their act together with the battery too, since that seems to have been reoptimized back to its former "doesn't drain at 2% per second" status.

Input lag in browser is finally gone. Haven't tested with keyboard dock yet, though.

update: Spoken too soon. Random reboot number one... (Though it did that in Honeycomb too.)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gnufabio:
Upload the dlpkg file, please
[Eee Pad Transformer General] miketoasty:
According to this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21240036&postcount=99, since he already updated it is no longer available.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] daz_2000:
Agree the ban on ics posts in normal forum should be lifted and this thread deleted.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] daz_2000:
ICS feedback

Before you shout me down, seen a couple of posts saying that now ICS is live and rolling out that the ban on ics posts in the normal forum should be lifted. Makes no sense to keep posting all ics relating stuff in one sticky.

So...for those who have the update post feedback here please.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dreamboxuser:
Perhaps even a seperate ICS Forum till the hype dies down

Sent from my Sparkified TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MarlowXim:
Wouldn't it be possible to just nvflash a TW build from here via nvflash:

http://www.tabletroms.com/forums/transformer-rom-development/1071-asus-transformer-nvflash-stock-3-1-stock-3-2-recovery-roms-unbricking-tools.html

Root explot here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427838

Then will the OTA option will be available, or is there another server check if the IP address is from Taiwan? From what I understand for OTA to be available it has to be region lock via TW what buildprop reports and a stock firmware?

adb pull dpkgfile from cache,

If proceeding with update OTA rootkeeper first

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kryston:
Had this idea too. But i dont have time to try it right now, maybe u can?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MarlowXim:
Working on it need to backup all my transformer files first and setup the apx environment. Shouldn't take too long, I'm just hoping there isn't an IP check then I'll have to find a proxy located in taiwan.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Patonator:
Just did it, sadly, still don't get the OTA :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] chatch15117:
upload dpkgfile to my server if you want. it will stay there.

ftp.0x000000.info

http side - http://0x000000.info/paulburton

this account has r/w/d permission on the directory so if you delete all paul's ICS stuff(troollololo?) he will be kinda mad lol
[Eee Pad Transformer General] josteink:
I'm trying to get the posting of image outside this crazy thread.

This is already handled, without FTP and without risking paul's work :p

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1512944
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MarlowXim:
Another thing to try is manual install the 28 Dec update for TW from here: http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=20&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+TF101

Should fix any inconsistencies with the rom build from before.

I think I figured out why the OTA wasn't working it may require a more updated SBK (secure boot key) I'm guessing the software checks this before OTA can be made available.

Can anyone who has root on the ICS builds check their SBK version via http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232612
[Eee Pad Transformer General] fonix232:
It is totally correct to have ONE STICKY for one update. Every info needs to be posted once, and no more **** talk. Just a post "Update to xy is released", but just after looking for any other report. Then, a dlpkgfile upload, that's all.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] vodkaequalslove:
From Asus' Twitter:

"The #Android ICS update v9.2.1.11 for the @ASUS Transformer TF101 is ready! Rolling out over the next few days"
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dreamboxuser:
Not disagreeing with you fonix (I do infact totally agree) but in tapatalk you don't see the stickies you gotta use common sense (which is rare these days).

Sent from my Sparkified TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Patonator:
Ok, I'll download the update and will let you know if I'm able to get ICS OTA :)

EDIT: No, still don't get it :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] miketoasty:
*Facepalm*
[Eee Pad Transformer General] barrac28:
How to execute a firmware download from the asus site and without being root? How to install?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dreamboxuser:
Indonesia is damn close to Taiwan. But I need za fast server and I'll fire it up asap.

Sent from my Sparkified TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer General] richteralan:
?que?

10char
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bedoig:
Go to the stickies tab...? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MarlowXim:
Scratching my head on this one. Perhaps try and get an proxy in Taiwan, the only other idea I have is it checks the SBK version. Reminds me of how picky Sony Ericsson phones are for OTA.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kryston:
Maybe this helps:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gkillerx:
Is there really no one that just actives wireshark, and checks where the update is coming from? This is much easyer then pulling the update trough ADB...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] RambJoe:
The thing we have all been waiting for for months is finally out, and we are only allowed to post about it in a thread where the title has no indiction of this. Nice.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] chatch15117:
i think this is because most people without root running stock roms that can receive OTA updates are generally classified as "noobs", and would say "derrr wut shark??"
[Eee Pad Transformer General] MarlowXim:
Some people have experienced issues with OTA updates not functioning and blamed this tool. After speaking with the developers and looking at the server it appears that Asus may be blocking you from updating your device if you had already done so in the past.

I recall encountering this problem before when I had to exchange a transformer. Never solved it might be something server side with s/n check.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dreamboxuser:
Yes that is true. ... but remember most of us don't read instructions anyways.

Sent from my Sparkified TF101
[Eee Pad Transformer General] LZLandingZone:
Can you just shut up already? You have complained across multiple threads about this. It's a software update you'll have soon enough. Stop acting like you're five years old.