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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
it is legit. not fabricated or an assumption. I do see your point on #2 though. it would've been better stating no timeline yet. as that's more straight forward.

to the other poster saying how do I know or how, I can't say. I can only be general in my statement. As anything could change and it's Gary place to make such an announcement. I'm just trying to ease the speculation and impatience alot are feeling.

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good one but I don't think that's it. that's something different. But could be part of the solution for units that get sent in to RMA. not sure about it.

that's not it though, but very good find. this could be part of it, but its something else also. plus that only talks about wifi direct and using wifi to make location services better than using GPS.

thanks for finding that though ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
From that bold statement, you do realize you are contradicting your previous statement on this matter right?

Or, is this simply.. I know more than majority of you, however, my source isn't from Gary but another source from Asus?

Or, are you just optimistic (based on your own speculation) & want others to share your optimism (your speculations) of what it could possibly be?

Edit: Btw, you are having an opposite effect of your intended goal... you are simply increasing the speculation & impatience.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I am optimistic and do wish others would share it. but its no speculation. I really can't say anymore on it. I know you, especially, "should" be happy about if it goes through as planned. ;)

I plead the 5th. on any further questioning. Peoples questions are getting too good..lol

I have a mobster mentality, Ill never Snitch..lmfao

edit: I saw your edit. everyone is anxious, including myself. ill leave it as is. I just hope this gets announced sooner than later. from Gary OP, seems like we very close since testing is wrapping up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] micaman:
Well based on your reaction and comments above I am guessing my prediction is correct. Wifi direct with location capability to make up for the poor gps. Thus the delayed wifi direct in the latest firmware. Your source not gonna be to happy with you ;)

http://www.broadcom.com/press/release.php?id=s658603
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
honestly you are off. ill say that much. good try though.

I don't know what is the deal with the wifi direct though. I mentioned it so hopefully he will address us on what's the deal with it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Walter00:
3. We will have a major announcement on the TF201 in the near future

Think everyone missed the major announcement.

Transformer Prime beats Optimus Prime in court. :p just a guess...

With the latest update my wifi is worse than before, can't stay connected on poor wifi signal. What did they change??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
You should realize how annoyed myself & few others will be knowing that they have an open channel with you....

Considering that they have multiple issues still to rectify & Gary Key mostly busy/bamboozled with "I have a problem" PMs....

If he (or whomever) is simply keeping an open channel with you during his own free time, all that information that you have attained should have been private between you & whomever your source is.

The whole.. "I know more than you think" is absolutely infuriating considering the circumstance......

Edit: Btw, thanks on Shadowgun THD info.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Doktaphex:
Yes, I've been a bit lazy around here for some time. University tends to get in the way and at the ripe old age of 33, staying awake all night for anything that isn't my own work is not an option.

I digress however on the point that I wanted to make about everyone either lauding or reviling demandarin!

"Don't be mean"

That is what the spirit of android is, those simple three words. If you can't get your head around that, and I admit that sometimes I'm a disgraceful fool when drunk, then you ought not post anything, rather than defile your own belief.

I suppose I should finish here......
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I'm a good guy

I now realize what you saying. honestly, it wasn't meant like that and there really is no open channel with anyone. Its not like I have a special phone that whenever I contact Asus, they pick up..lol. I wait for days or longer for a response on questions or concerns just like anyone else. plus the info has stayed private. all I said was I believe the update will be good and worth waiting for, basically IMO. no details of it were ever said in this forum.

Well I apologize for trying to help/put the anxiousness at ease with my generalized statements. it was in good faith though as I'm in the same boat also. There could easily be more to it than any of us think. So I'm anxious for announcement also to get the full scope of what's going on.

Cool?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
For those of us with the dead droid on update failed

I found this in another thread and it works... it was posted by another user...

1. Download. 15 update from Asus.

2. Extract zip file.

3. Put extracted file which is also zip on root of your tfp storage.

4. Reboot

5. Install "update" when prompted.

5A. REROOT.... Use Voodoo root restore to backup

6. After install and complete boot check for an update manually.

7. Install new ota.

I had the same problem of failed update but the method above works.... pay special attention to the second zip file... don't unzip it and make sure you reboot or you won't get the notification.........

PS I forgot about rerooting....guess I will be waiting for the next exploit.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
If you do this and you are rooted PLEASE dont forget to make sure your root is backed up with Voodoo OTA rootkeeper BEFORE updating to .21 or you will end up without it.. couple users have already posted they forgot to backup their root doing this method before downloading the .21 OTA and now they're SOL
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vvveith:
The definition of marketing galore..

The galore covers all known issues, it's a general blanket to induce the placebo effect of individuals who really would like to see legitimate fixes to ongoing problems.

So, you should be medicated enough by now to believe that something must of changed besides the firmware number. Look, they've even added some new labels in control panel, which should convince anyone that they are hard at work resolving all known issues. LOL

You can now stream Netflix and listen with BT headphones as long as you plug your router into the primes USB port. Problem solved. See how simple that solution was? There used to be a food joint in my neighborhood called, Chicken and Ribs Galore, However when you ordered something from them you did not get very large portions, hence the name use of, "GALORE". Peace, V :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
lol just figured out... I'm hanging with the cool kids... waiting for the next bus......
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
I would post a Captain Picard facepalm pic but you probably already know what that looks like.... sorry bro
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
lol sure do.... all I have to do is look in the mirror... I sure it won't be long before someone gets around to it.... I'll just sit back and wait... on the plus side I did manage to update after like 6 fails of trying different things :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
3/20/21012 Update -

3. We will have a major announcement on the TF201 in the near future.

4. We will have dedicated forum assistance starting in the near future.

3/29/2012 Update -

I hope to announce some TF201 updates in the near future. We are finishing testing and should be able to discuss the update shortly.

________________

So is the 3/29 update in regards of the exciting new major major announcement? Or is it a separate entity?

I wish they would get the "4. We will have dedicated forum assistance starting in the near future." rolling so they could answer my question up top.

And near future seems to be a trend going on. Its like saying "so close but yet so far." If he was only an engineer it would a different story and cut to the chase. Just saying ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Hairyhippy:
Marketing people acting coy annoys the hell out of me. Here is a pro-tip for Gary : It does not "generate interest" in the product. It pisses off people who are looking proper solutions to their problems and instead get one-line updates like "bug fixes galore coming soon, if not soon then coming later"

I can't wait for x86 Windows 8 tablets. Right now it is the twilight zone having to choose between Apple's Evil Empire and the incompetent morons peddling half-baked Android tablets.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] opentoe:
Sorry dude, keep stalking my posts and you'll find one where I mention that the one from Walmart has a much smaller wifi issue then my RMA device. I'm really surprised I have a fan out there and you actually took the energy and time to find my post and make one for yourself on my name. I feel honored man. Thanks.

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Like someone said, annoucements for big annoucements for just bigger annoucements. This is a ploy/marketing tactic to satisfy people thinking if they go out and buy a Prime they will be ok and for current owners inside return policy window not to return. All about the money folks, that's it. If you can't see that, then open your eyes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
The prime that I had RMA'd (screen all black) just got repaired and shipped today, so hopefully the service center updated it with the .21 update and tested it out before shipping it out. And hopefully, they secretly replaced new parts to make the prime have better wifi range and a working GPS. :D

*wishful thinking*

Regards to the post above: Its ok to have a little crush ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kasper31:
Micro SD card will not stay in

Has anyone else have a problem with their ATP not holding in the micro SD card? The card that I had in mine was lost so to keep dust out I tried to put back in the plastic micro SD card but it will not lock in place it keeps ejecting. The only fix I can think of is using tape to hold it in place.

And yes I know I can RMA it but don't want to be without my prime for a month. I am trying to see what I could have done for the part that locks the micro SD card in place to break.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vvveith:
What you did was....

That's obvious dude, you used it. Silly man, you were never meant to take out the dummy card they had in there, I think I read somewhere that will void your warranty. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Maybe this is next update will fix your problem:

3/29/2012 Update -

I hope to announce some TF201 updates in the near future. We are finishing testing and should be able to discuss the update shortly.

;):p;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Coderedpl:
That just makes me wonder.

Is it the .21 that everyone has been spamming about or is there something extra?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] StoneCracker:
No...... lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junrider:
Its was a bit confusing at first, but after using google translate I came up with:

.21 update came out with a few missing/on the works/or partial features such as the face unlock and wifi direct.. I could be wrong but it sounds like these are the 3/29 near future updates.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moist:
I still stick with my prediction of the Atmel Maxstylus support, which would be very exciting news indeed!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
I was absolutely thinking the same!

Or - fingers crossed - Chrome (not beta) comes as default browser! :-)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
.21 Update for TW and .21 kernel are on asus ftp
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kasper31:
Thanks for all of your help.:rolleyes:

I should have known that if an update can fix a cracked screen it would be able to fix a broken micro sd card slot.:p

But again thanks for trying to answer my question.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] malufor:
It has been discussed a lot, i know, but i'm still getting this browser "not responding" thing. and no, i don't wanna use an alternative browser, i just want my stock one to work. does anybody know what is causing this problem? is there a chance asus can/will fix this? i'm on .21 now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
1.Backup your data

2. wipe data

3. test stok browser

if in this case he will work fine, then some app crashing it.

try to setup your apps step by step and test stok browser
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dime_veyron:
WW_epaduser9_4_2_21UpdateLauncher.zip on Asus FTP

link WW_epaduser9_4_2_21UpdateLauncher.zip
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phil95610:
@ Dima

Огромное спасибо !!!

Many Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 131313:
Yeah thank you,

half way through now with downloading as mentioned in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1572575

I hope I can make that work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kkrunner7777:
What is this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GernBlanston:
Manual firmware upgrade for those not receiving or not liking Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. It goes on a memory card or can be transferred to the tablet itself. Typically, these update downloads lag the OTA updates by a week or so, shorter with these last few updates on the Prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] r0ck0:
world wide baby world wide
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GernBlanston:
Yeah...it's important to get the version right (World Wide, US only, etc.). WW won't work on US Primes (at least, not on mine).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Zephyrot:
Would it be possible to download for example the DE.15 update, manually install it, then root, use Voodoo Rootkeeper and then finally update via OTA to .21 once it becomes available in Germany?

I just want a clean system before receiving the new update :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] r0ck0:
Yes it is.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lorthirk:
However... seriously? All the hype for the big announcement, and now it's supposed to be ICS 4.0.4?

I can't believe it, I really hope it's something else.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TransformerPrime:
I am using the stock browser. Setting Enable Plug-in to by demand instead of always should help. I get it much less often now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
Volume

ANyone else notice with the .21 update the volume on the device has increased? When I first got mine, I had to load volume+ so I could get some decent volume out of it but after the update the volume is excellent...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] StoneCracker:
Still no camera for the cracker here.... looks like my next step is a factory wipe...

:-(

StoneCracker
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Has anybody else noticed that with the new battery info (telling you what app is using how much battery and for what, which is great) that the main user is always Maps for wifi that it constantly keeps alive even when Maps isn't even being used?

Seems like we could get a lot better battery if this is turn off. Does anybody know how to stop this app from running the wifi constantly (other than the basic uninstall it or freeze it)? I'm looking for some kind of setting that I may have overlooked.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
The TF201 will not and can not support the Atmel stylus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoteriX:
I agree. People's tenuous interpretations of various broadly written press releases and promotional materials have not been realistic.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 131313:
Updates on Asus website now

Updates downloadable now at http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#download
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GernBlanston:
I think people are still in speculation mode, which is better at least than making declarations...People are saying this or that software feature previously mentioned is NOT the major announcement, as it is part of a firmware update, which was mentioned as a separate line item. While that may in fact be the case, and may even be probable, I've seen enough market-speak and there's enough of a difference in my mind between an issuance of firmware and the inclusion of new software in it that I'm going to hold off on confirmation in my own mind until the announcement is actually made. I'd like to see the announcement be the full unlock of the device across the board.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] houtx2:
Yes, I noticed that too. Maps is definitely the biggest battery hog. There is a battery saving switch under ASUS customized settings. I may try that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vittogn:
Folks un r very quiet! This is a good indicator of a very good fw update!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rogue100:
I don't know where anyone's claimed that as anything more than part of the myriad of speculation that's been offered. I doubt anyone here really knows except the OP himself.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tobi01001:
I would try to turn off location service via wifi. I do not have the update til now (de sku). So I can't check. But I think it may be maps or latitude constantly trying to get the location from wifi.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] krispy521:
I think everyone is tired after arguing all week about the "major announcement" that looks like its just a future update (since it is now in testing). And we might all just be a little depressed about the update that was supposed to have "fixes galore" but only seemed to fix the youtube flickering and killed a number of games in the process.

I'm starting to think that any hopes of GPS or WiFi or BT/WiFi ever working as intended is just a pipe dream.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TransformerPrime:
The .21 update is good on mine. Nice to see the battery info detail (wifi is second to screen). And probably (subjective) feel more smooth overall.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SlapYoSelf:
I thought the YouTube flickering issue was fixed too but its still there... Just watch a few videos and see if your prime start flickering...it caused my prime to reboot..can someone see if this happens on their prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] shinzz:
Yea, I noticed the same thing. Not just Youtube but from any media/video player. Once it goes idle for few mins. & if you wish to restart... the screen will flicker & will notice screen tears and Prime will reboot (after a freeze/lag).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 420kushking:
I ditched my asus transformer prime. I went through 3 tablets from newegg. 2 c serial models and one of the first models. They all were awful. Not what ive come to expect from Asus, considering I have owned many Asus laptops and motherboards.

First it was wifi signal problems, then I found out they removed GPS from their description (shady) also noticed white spots and no "true black" on the screen because of the white corners and edges. -RMA-replacement requested

Second tablet had bad wifi, before and after the update. Bad bluetooth audio, noises coming from the audio jack like electrical interference.-RMA -replacement requested

Third tablet had bad wifi and a totally nonexistent GPS, useless more than ten feet away from my router. I couldnt even use it in my bedroom, which is why i bought the tablet. -RMA for Refund

I'm through with this tablet and I hope others will be too, I hope you go call Asus and get them to buy it back from you or exhange it for their next model.

I also think Asus should get a swift kick in the butt for fixing a tablet but then releasing it as the tf700 instead of just fixing their existing customers problems. Thats really unprofessional and extremely shady.

Im awaiting the tf700 model that will be coming out soon...hopefully by then Asus will have worked out all the bugs. Ill give them another try, but if its anything like the last tablet, Im gonna find an Asus repair center and chuck it through their front window, just like the discount tire commercial.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] g00ner:
Yes, its a big difference. Really good.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phil95610:
YEAHHH it works

Great !! Manual update worked while OTA didn't !!!

But...

- in the upper left corner of starting splash screen it is writen "This device is unlocked":( as far as my Prime is rooted

- the animated wallpaper DOES work

- Hummm GPS is still working unproperly (no more than 2 satellites and weak reception where my SG2 finds score of...):rolleyes:

Have a great day
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cyberdyne_Systems:
I can confirm the same problem on mine. The icons on homepage start to "vibrate" vertically.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] texstar:
Mine is much louder too. So far everything has been great.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TremF:
I still have the flickering too. I guess the last update was updates and breaks rather than fixes seeing as games that worked previously don't work for me now either?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bluefoam:
I have been through 17 Transformer Primes now, I didn't like the colour of the first 3 (all grey). Then I got a champagne one, which was much better, but it refused to control NASA satellites or divert shipping patterns without additional software, so I sent it back. I'm waiting for my 18th to arrive. I've ordered the grey again and if I don't like the colour this time I'm seriously thinking of getting and iPad 4...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TremF:
I am still on my first Prime & loved it even with its little niggles because i could play the games i want. Currently i cant after the last update - forgive me for wanting to be able to use what i pay good money for. Surely if you buy a kettle you want it to boil water properly or else why waste the money? Same with this, if i wanted a paperweight I'd have saved money and gone out and found a rock.

Since the last update games like Shadowgun. NFS Hot Pursuit, Glowball, Gangstar etc are either not loading, crashing back to home screen or freezing even after cold rebooots. They all worked perfect previously.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Kasper31:
:D I will venture a guess and say the awesome news is the problems caused by this update will be fixed soon in the near future by the next update.

:confused: Also the update did not fix my broken Micro SD card slot. But I really didn't expect it to.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] opentoe:
From Gary

3/29/2012 Update -

I hope to announce some TF201 updates in the near future. We are finishing testing and should be able to discuss the update shortly.

So does this mean my third RMA I'm getting back next week won't have ANYTHING done to it? I was specifically told by a "special" group behind that special email address. Why couldn't you just keep it until it got fixed? Now Asus is going to waste more money by paying for overnight shipping and taking more man hours to process all these returns. Looks like another RMA is in my future.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sziehr:
Gary - I don't know if you are following the replies to this thread, but if you are, could you please give us some kind of info on the ICS update for the Slider?

Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beavertank:
That's hilarious, thanks for mocking the people with legitimate issues who have had to deal with multiple returns.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bluefoam:
i really don't understand this comment? you haven't received your tablet back from being repaired, but you are already convincing yourself to send it again...

What are you presuming won't be fixed? are you expecting newly designed hardware parts to replace your current? if so I'd give up now...