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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Electrofreak:
I wrote some scripts in Tasker that do the majority of what Cerberus does, and then some, including the remote camera uploads and some fun things like forcing a phone to call me with speakerphone on, wherever it is. The problem with a WiFi tablet is that you can't track it when it's not connected to WiFi.

Frankly, I think AndroidLost is a better simple solution that's free. And Avast Mobile also has anti-theft options with root support that will allow it to survive a factory reset.

Both of the apps you propose cost money, which is really unnecessary when there are solutions that work just as well for no cost.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ickk:
Well, it's a combined total of about 7 dollars. I paid around 690 for the tablet with dock, so 1% of that to recover it was an easy bargain.

You can do most of these things in ssh with a remote access client installed on the tablet if you're strapped for cash, it's just more convenient to install an app to do it.

Also I did mention privacy guard which is free, and there are a few free alternatives to Cerberus, I just don't think they're as featured.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ickk:
Thanks, I hope so.

rubotted is a botnet detection app and rootkit blaster is a rootkit remover. Generally speaking, botnets and rootkits are things you don't want on your system.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Electrofreak:
My TFP and dock cost me $0, and thus $0 is what I pay for software to recover it. AndroidLost really is an excellent app.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
i can understand that. but that poses another question. if you inherited or were given a car, would you leave it unlocked/unclubbed? i know it didnt cost anything... but i cant see letting it go for neglect either...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dilligaf:
There is. It is Google Talk.

You can also use Lookout Mobile Security. Does location, call and photo backup, make it scream (even if ringer is off), and antivirus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Electrofreak:
Once again, AndroidLost is as good Cerberus appears to be according to the feature list; thus I'm hardly leaving a car unlocked.

As I've mentioned previously, I secure my phone using a pretty involved Tasker script, backed by Avast with it's root support allowing it to survive a factory reset.

As I've not yet rooted my Prime and my Tasker scripts are highly dependent upon cellular signal, when I got my Prime I fired up AppAware and scrolled through the highest-rated apps until I found the security app that is rated the highest of all that are free, AndroidLost. After installing it and finding that it really is quite excellent, I've stuck with it.

Just because an app is free does not mean it has to be any less effective than one that is not. In fact, I find many free apps seem to be written by people more concerned with making and supporting a quality application than making money.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ickk:
AndroidLost is fine, but like I said before it's just not as featured. Cerberus allows you to send commands forcing the device to automatically connect to networks in range and also record video, which are just 2 of the features androidlost lacks. You can flash cerberus with rom manager so if your device is reset it's not deleted. LSDroid has developers that are making sure cerberus is optimized for ice cream sandwich, in addition to having tablet support. There's nothing wrong with capitalism and developers getting paid for their work.

Plus you can rick roll thieves.

Without an app like UAG there's nothing stopping someone from flashing a new rom anyway.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ickk:
The problem remains that you need a wifi connection to receive it :\
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bart1981:
So Maybe I don't get the complete picture. But if I were a thief, and I would notice that all the main apps were locked. I would still do a cwm recovery wipe and then there's still no way to trace your stolen prime.... Well offcourse when it's availible. So this is more a kind of temporarily security... Or am I missing something here?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ickk:
the main app for most people is the browser imo. Even then cerberus and UAG can be flashed with rom manager. The most dangerous move is to give them no other choice but to have to google how to hard reset, rather than to have all your settings secure the way they are on your current rom. As long as they can still play games and get on the browser they should be content thieves long enough for you to file police reports and track them down.

Let's not forget a majority of people who would rob you are like marvin guzman.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dr_soda:
It appears that UAG Tab is no longer available on Google Play. Is there anything similar that is as nice or featureful?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dr_soda:
Ah, never mind. I found it by looking for the creator's site as listed in their app's package name in the URL link.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
being as this was almost 3-4 months ago is there any updated way of achieving this level or greater level of security our is it still all the same procedure and setup?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
The problem is CWM or TWRP. As long as you have an unprotected recovery, all those tools are useless, it's easy for a robber to flash a new rom. It has been asked many times on various forums to have password protected recoveries. And even with that, you still have fastboot method to flash a new recovery...

I agree tha all thieves are not geeks, but..... The best way would be a protected bootloader, asking a password before being able to boot in recovery or fastboot, but it doesn't seem to be a priority for companies...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] collinsac24:
And just wondering why didn't OP suggest app locker which is pre-installed?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eddiewaynec:
That's why I always flash stock recoverys when I'm not modding my androids. Most thieves aren't savvy with these things. That's why they steal.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] tomatenjungee:
Hey guys,

currently i am on my Samsung Galaxy S but i ogle with WP7 :-). How is the performance going on with a Android built on a SD Card? Maybe even a Class10 one. Is it comparable with a native android phone like Galaxy S?

Are there some benchmarks (within android like Quadrant etc..)?

Thx for Infos in regard!

Cheers :-)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] zarathustrax:
I'd recommend a good quality class 4 microsd card like sandisk to run android off of... higher class SD cards tend to have slower random access speeds, which is more important than sequential read/write speeds if you're gonna run an operating system from it. I use a 32gb class 4 sandisk and have it partitioned to dual boot windows phone 7.5 and android, and it runs android as smooth as my brothers galaxy s. I'm currently running ICS without any major issues... only 5mAh battery drain on standby, too.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] tomatenjungee:
Thx for your reply :-)! Good hint with the lower sd class. So there are elswhere no limitations in using ICS? GPS / Calling works flawlessly? I read the threads but i was looking for a subjective opinion of someone. So good to hear that your brother owns a galaxy s and its comparable in your opinion ;-) Could you run a Quadrant? I read several posts with scores from low like 900 to even bashing a galaxy s. I know benchs are not equal to performance, but i would be interested.

Do you experience any lags in using a SD built like descriped in some posts? I read alot about "wakeup lag" for example :/
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Nigeldg:
In terms of features everything works flawlessly but you will inevitably get wakeup lag with SD builds unfortunately :( As for quadrants, I used to get easily over 1500 with ACA and some of MCCM's builds :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] tomatenjungee:
Ok :) thx great support here @hd2 base really.

So except wakeup lag its a fully working android from a sd. Found this useful post about the lag: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12108550&postcount=18

If i buy a HD2 maybe i should look out for a "newer" Device.

Honestly i am a little interested in WP7 :) and like to link it with my xbox.

Would you buy a HD2 now? Its the only phone with WP7 / Android dualboot am i right?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Nigeldg:
Actually I might also try WP7 at some point, it's such a sleek OS :) Yes, as far as I know the HD2 is the only phone with the capability to dual boot Android and WP7, but it's possible that soon Android may work on WP7 native devices. On the portal look at the threads about Haret and being able to run WM6.5 on WP7, all seems to be quite interesting right now.

I would say that it's worth buying a HD2 if it's cheap but there are some things which simply aren't up to standard with other newer devices (despite what people say) such as the fact that the multitouch is very glitchy (due to the original WM6.5 OS the screen was outdated, it only supports 2 fingers and does even that very badly), the camera isn't great, the GPU is quite slow for HD games, sometimes the 576 Mb of RAM isn't sufficient (with just a few background apps running on a CM7 build I get around 200Mb free RAM, but if you go for Sense you'll be luck to get over 100Mb) and so on. I guess if you can get some sort of trade for your SGS for an HD2 then go for it, or if you can get yourself an HD2 at a low price, but if you think there are better out there go for a WP7 phone and hope for the best :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
Hi I am not sure but I downloaded the free version overclock tegrak from market. I want to put these settings from the mod A.S Shot.

Values for super duper battery life but keeping amazing speed

Go into tegrak and put in the following:

level0 - 1000 - 1155 - 1065

level1 - 800 - 1040 - 1035

level2 - 400 - 955 - 960

level3 - 200 - 835 - 950

level4 - 100 - 825 - 930

What does each value from each column mean? I start from level 0 I understand that, but where do I enter each digit into tegrak and do I need paid version?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HB66:
you need to buy tegrak to input those settings
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
You need the paid version first of all. Those are the custom values you will need to input in the "Optimization" area of tegrak.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] reddd123:
ok I will buy the paid version but so I understand I start from level one

but what does each value from each column mean? edit it also says driver version is known ?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
You have to load the overclock module first then input those settings in the optomization...ive had reboots on those values but followed dsex advice to bump em up by 10-15 and no reboots since
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ihateDISCO:
Dont forget

remember to change these values and also to enter the tweaks tabs and set to deadline
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Why deadline? I have tried all three and noop seems to work best for my phone on MIUI. CFQ works best on VB. So the point is try them and see what's best for your phone and the ROM it's running.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ihateDISCO:
from what ive read on most of the posts i could find and dsextons guide where OP got his settings from advise for deadline wasnt sure we could use others.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
"Who said they cannot return their products for the GPS issue? If the user did not cancel his order after the announcement, refuse shipment, return the product or contact us for a refund due to the GPS being pulled then what would you say of the user? And also, I would be careful about believing everything you read as those statements might be from a member of the law team. "

Quote from Gary Key

So, has anyone successfully received a full refund by Asus? If so, any info on where/how to receive such refund? Any info will be great.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xxgmon3yxx:
I bought my tablet from gamestop Gary mentioned that he could help getting a refund but I never heard anything else from him.

I would also like information on a refund. I rather wait for something that works 100%. At this point I don't know if I should wait n see how the law suit turns out, I have a feeling that something good will happen for us customers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RipplingHurst:
Subscribed. I am interested in this too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
Likewise
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Yes, five years from now we'll get offered a $10 coupon for a new ASUS product, whether or not we actually suffered any damages. The plaintiff's lawyers will get millions.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mattgru:
I don't think they will get millions. More like it might just turn into class action lawsuit. Have you heard about the class action lawsuit against iPhone 4.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PolishPoet:
EXACTLY right!

Proud owner of a Transformer Prime on Tapatalk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdalev:
Contacted Gary,yesterday, about getting a full refund from Asus, . Explained I could live with light bleed and sub-par wifi performance. Expecting Asus to fix the GPS issue, I kept my Prime past the Bestbuy 14 day window. I believe in getting what was advertised at time of purchase, which was GPS, not Limited GPS or Hamstrung GPS. Instead, as we all know, Asus has swept the issue under the rug and this is one thing I cannot live with.

I have contacted Asus about a refund and so far the only resolution they have offered is to set up an RMA...............do they now have a fix for the GPS?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Yes, what a pointless exercise that turned out to be. Yay we won, here have 15 bucks or a case, just like apple offered before all the nonsense.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Yea, same with me.. I called their customer service.. and that's all I got.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] e.mote:
As already said, those interested in refunds should publicize Gary Key's comments more widely to other blogs and hold him accountable for his offer. A follow-up with CNet's Eric Franklin, author of the CNet interview, should be a first step. Do not take no for an answer; get off your fat butt to get a response yourself, instead of waiting for somebody else to do the work for you. Don't be a coward, it's your money.

With the ongoing suit, if you don't get an affirmative response from Gary Key or Asus, you can also contact the plaintiff's attorneys to assist them in their discovery effort. Reneging on a public offer of refund would be fairly damaging evidence.

For those late to the party, Gary Key, Technical Marketing Manager of Asus, has a standing refund offer for anyone dissatisfied with the GPS performance in their Transformer Prime, in the recent (Feb 17, 2012) CNet interview.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57373634-94/putting-the-transformer-prime-in-perspective/

"We discovered that due to the all-aluminum unibody design structure, the GPS performance was not satisfactory for all users, especially those wanting to use the device as a true GPS and not in aGPS mode. We took the only step possible in this case and removed GPS from the official specifications shortly after the unit went on sale. We apologized for this inconvenience and offered to assist users who wanted to return the unit after the announcement." [emphasis added]
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
Gary was quick to hook me up with a refund maybe you guys just arnt complaining enough and you have to act like me lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RipplingHurst:
Did you get refund from your dock.and taxes too? I'm not anticipating many problems, just want to clear things up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
Yes dock and taxes I made a copy of receipts from both and put then both in a box and used the fedex label they setup for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdalev:
Figured it's the weekend and from the sounds of it, I'm sure Gary could use a break.

Will give him a couple of days to respond before contacting him again !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
I guess it depends on how you look at it. First, Apple defended their position. Then they caved and offered a bumper case that, with shipping, probably cost them $5. From the lawsuit, they'll be paying iP4 users $15

cash

. It's hard to identify how many have been sold but let's guess 50MM. Assuming 35MM file a claim; Apple will pay out $525MM. Which do you think they'll take in to consideration when developing, testing, and releasing future products? Some flak from customers which they originally denied? Or, half a billion dollars in lost profit? Apple was hoping antenna-gate would just die down on its own, the lawsuit(s) kept it visible and in the public eye. For a company that prides itself on design, that was probably a bigger hit than the dollars.

Long story short, these suits rarely net big bucks for the plaintiffs but they're a hell of a lot better than allowing $1B companies to self-police themselves which led Apple (and Asus) to reach their original determinations that "there was nothing wrong." And there’s a difference between the Apple and Asus cases. The iP4 had to be held in a specific and awkward position to have the problem occur. GPS on the Prime is just FUBAR and so is wireless on some devices. Remedies vary depending on severity so it’s not unheard of for refunds or exchanges to be offered where problems greatly impact usability.

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If you're going to use pics to make your points, can you at least resize them? It's a mobile device forum and your pics take up 3/4 of the display.

Anyway, you'll be the first in line to exchange your used Prime for a new TF700 if that's offered as an option and will gladly except free money if that too is an option. So will everyone here whether they're for or against a lawsuit. So, lighten up on the hypocrisy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skygunner27:
Well said.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdalev:
Guarantee , if Asus offers a full refund or some type of exchange for a new TF700, just about all the ,"How dare you denounce the Holy Grail of Tablets Crowd", will be first in line !:eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PolishPoet:
ignore this
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Ignore what?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdalev:
So, if you didn't get a " Set up an RMA" to your full refund request, what type of response did you get ?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
So, do we have anyone who has successfully received a FULL refund from Asus yet?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
We could debate the merits of class action lawsuits all day. Personally, though, I was responding to someone who was thinking he himself would get something "nice" from the current lawsuit. My point is, he won't, but the plaintiffs' lawyers might (if the lawsuit is successful). That's how class action lawsuits work--the lawyers get a significant cut of a multi-million dollar settlement or judgement that returns a few bucks to the plaintiffs themselves.

Might that compel ASUS to do better on future products? Maybe. But then again, this whole thing has already cost them--returns, customer and technical service costs, public relations fallout, etc. Whether or not the added cost of a class action lawsuit will make a meaningful difference remains to be seen, but no Prime user should expect anything significant.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] benefit14snake:
Don't know. I will try to get one. Just had a baby and had to tether the entire two days in post pardum. Laptop and droid razr had 3 bars. Also I have all the other normal problems.. emailed Gary yesterday.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonny68:
I don't even have a Prime ive been a keen observer of these forums since they were created and i was initially very excited about this product but most of what i have read on here has been doom and gloom and im definitely not going to purchase one now,i really did want to buy a Prime but all im reading is people having multiple issues,sure there are some who were lucky enough to not have any issues but just from reading the various threads on here it appears there are many more people having major issues and it is not good to see and frankly i feel sorry for people who paid big money for this product and have to try and now get a refund, im also a bit gutted myself as i wanted a quad core tablet but i guess ill just have to wait until something is released where there are little or no problems.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ugotproblemz:
I think you should purchase one and play around with it. If you dont like it u can always return it within ur window period.

Most people like myself have purchase for try it then keep it or return it depending if i like it...or if there is significant issue.

The thing is NOT everyone has issues and surely people who hace purchased the prime and have no issues will go thier merry way and not complain here.

With all that said. The prime still have alot of issues atm. I suggest try it. Or wait for Tf700. For me...only the gps dont work and wifi is weak but works on campus anf thats all that matters
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rdalev:
Sent my message to Gary this past saturday. Being Monday is a holiday here in the US, I hope to hear from him tues or wed !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NewbieKeepItSimple:
Duh - still can't figure out that no one thought enough of a metal enclosure to check the effect on RF circuits installed in the finished product.<sry I digress>

I am past the return also but they are looking at the problem under an 'RMA'. If they can't fix the GPS and even if I could get a refund - the keyboard and other functionality will make the decision for a refund a hard call.

I really wanted the functionality of the tablet / netbook for my business travel. With a fist full of money - what can I buy or how long must I wait for a similar product.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Just out of curiosity, how important is GPS to you? If you bought a netbook/notebook, would IT have GPS? Not giving you a hard time, I've just been trying to find out how many people really want GPS in a 10" tablet, or just want the Prime's GPS to work because it has a GPS chip.

In other words, if the Prime had no GPS chip at all (like, say, the iPad 2 and the Kindle Fire), would everyone complaining about GPS today have automatically discarded the Prime as an option?