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[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Ok guys not sure if I'm late to know this but...

I was over at Asus's website and looking at the download page for the TF300T and it looks like the firmware for version .17 and version .26 are available for download.

Is that the same as the bootloader that you need for custom rom?

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] EvoXOhio:
Settings > applications > all apps. Find the software update app, click.it, then click clear data. Then reboot and try again.

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No, what you are seeing is the actual android software.
[Transformer TF300T General] Archangel:
Oh I wish. Unfortunately no, Asus has to authorize the boot loader to be unlocked by creating a tool to do that like they did with the Prime. Or an astute dev might be able to unlock it. Once that is done the roms and kernels will flow.

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I just wiped data and restored, now starting from scratch. I remember from some of the other devices that I had trouble updating after making changes to the file structure (e.g. switching to a themed version of anything like gmail) that it can prevent OTA updates after root. I did swap out some things like email, gmail, calendar with themed versions, as well I swapped out the boot animation so maybe with everything stock that will allow the OTA?

edit; YEP YAHOOOOO that was it when I changed out some of the system/apps with different structured/themed ones it prevented the OTA, hopes this helps others not go through what i did LOL.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
I really was set on getting this but some things just seem bad. That and the wikipad 3d has me interested
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Well, I got my mounting unit from SnakeClamp, its the Cobrao model:

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] JustusIV:
.26 update is never available.

So i keep seeing people report that if i just keep trying it will show up.

I have check several times a day since release and a few times just refreshed for 10 minutes.

It just always says no update available.

I also see reports of manual updates not working with OTA root keeper. so that isnt an option.

What all does this update fix anyways?
[Transformer TF300T General] makelegs:
.26 was immediately available for me. Just went to settings> about> update> profit
[Transformer TF300T General] wideopn11:
Talked to Asus today, apparently the OTA is rolling out in batches but they couldnt tell me when it would hitting mine.
[Transformer TF300T General] jmattp:
I edited my post. I got a different one, rooted it, made sure to upgrade to the latest firmware (using OTA Rootkeeper first) and removed all the Asus stuff and performance is way better. I also disabled page pre-loading in Chrome which made using the app SO much better.

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I went through a few A1's (16GB) and all of them updated automatically except for one. I returned that one and went for a 32GB model (B1) which prompted for an update immediately. I have no idea what makes some get the update and not others. There's a description on Asus' site along with the firmware download detailing what it changes.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
Would you guys say this is a suitable laptop replacement?
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
Yes.
[Transformer TF300T General] aznmode:
It's not 100% a laptop replacement but with a dock its pretty damn close.
[Transformer TF300T General] chrizzo:
That completely depends on what you intend to use your laptop for. If you plan on using it on a desk, then absolutely not. The processing power is much lower and you will not be able to work as fast as you would with a laptop. If you use a laptop to carry it around everywhere and work in different locations frequently, then yeah, it could very well be a replacement for a laptop.

The reason why you would get a tablet with a docking station keyboard is the versatility. You can bring it along when you're out, it's incredibly lightweight, you can take notes while you are on the move, but you are still able to slow down and say "Okay, let's sit down and work this out", whip out your keyboard dock and work almost as well as you would with a laptop.

Do not expect this to be a laptop replacement because it's not. If anything, it's a laptop supplement, that will help you work a lot more efficiently and quickly.

That, and an incredibly fun toy.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
What do you think limits it from being a laptop replacement?
[Transformer TF300T General] Lady_Chloe:
I would say that processing power and android. If you could install a Linux with dual boot, like I think is possible with the Prime, it would be a nice (albeit a bit slower) laptop replacement. It just boils down to the interface and app selection - you usually do different things on a laptop, where an interface tailored to mouse and keyboard is more efficient.

That's why I'm waiting either for a bootloader unlock or until the Prime gets cheaper here (it costs like USD 800 now!).
[Transformer TF300T General] RolloJarvis:
What is the chance of Asus unlocking the bootloader for the TF300T?

That would be awesome, I have mine on pre-order from PC World UK - cant wait to receive it.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
You can pre order?!?!
[Transformer TF300T General] RolloJarvis:
Yes, I cannot post links so you'll have to go on the PC world website and order it there.

They will dispatch it when it is released in the UK, so I have an estimated delivery date of the 18th of may
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
Its going to hapen, just have to wait till they release it....
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
Do you think it'll go much cheaper when it's available in other stores?

Also (not aimed directly at you), but what can a laptop do that this can't? I use a laptop for basic things such as heavy browsing, MSN and maybe the odd use of Microsoft office. Surely then, it can replace a laptop?
[Transformer TF300T General] jmattp:
I don't have a computer besides my TF300T. I totally think it's a laptop replacement. You can upload photos to sites like Facebook and Imgur without needing any special apps, the keyboard and trackpad are great (cntrl+T opens a Chrome tab, ctrl+W closes it, etc.), you have a full file manager, and if you root it, the functionality goes a little bit farther (Flash hack for Hulu for example)..

It's not like an iPad that has such limited functionality. Android devices in general are more computer-like than iOS devices. I mean, you get a USB port, SDHC/SDXC slot, Micro SD slot, and mini HDMI (or is it Micro HDMI?). The TF101 has more ports. All models with the dock give you around 15 hours of battery life. That's so much better than 99% of laptops on the market.

It's definitely a laptop replacement if all you do is browse the web, write, watch video and listen to music. Not everyone is a graphic designer. Hell, you can even write console programs with the app C4Droid. I use it for my C++ homework.

So, it depends on who you're asking and more importantly, what YOUR needs are. It can absolutely be a replacement for a laptop, let alone a computer replacement all together. But if you're a graphic designer, a developer who does more than console programs, or a serious gamer, then it won't be a replacement.

Just be careful. Asus has terrible quality control. There are all kinds of issues like light bleeding from the bezel, random reboots, overheating, "sleep of death", faulty docks (for instance, after two days, mine doesn't work unless I plug it in first. If I unplug it, remove the tablet, then put the tablet back, it won't work unless I plug it in and unplug it. It's like it needs a jump or something)
[Transformer TF300T General] makelegs:
Dude!

This will NOT replace a computer/laptop. It runs entirely different software/apps. It has no disk drive. You can't adb into your devices. Any professional software will likely need Windows. They are only comparable in the sense that you can web browse and email and such on both. They essentially are good for different things. If you NEED a laptop, then this will be no substitute. If you don't NEED a laptop, then you could probably live happily with the tf300. More to the point....if you are not sure what a laptop can do that a tablet can't do, then you must not really "need" a laptop.

Let's ask the question a different way....is there anything that you can't do on your android phone that you require a laptop for? If the answer is "YES"...then you still need a laptop. If the answer is "NO"....then get the tab. If the answer is "not really. It's just easier to type stuff with a keyboard"....then get the tab!

Now...would you please just go buy the tab, already??? :rolleyes:
[Transformer TF300T General] rickpref:
I haven't read up on the last 15 pages or so but just a heads up I guess. For anyone having problems with the browser hang ups, I did a factory reset and everything seems to be working smoother, including much less browser hangups. I'm on. 26 unrooted.
[Transformer TF300T General] RolloJarvis:
Yes it will undoubtedly be a little cheaper from amazon and the like however PC World have annoyingly secured an exclusivity deal of the product so they are the only suppliers for the first month.

If you want to wait then you could probably save a tenner or so but I am impatient xD
[Transformer TF300T General] harrodal:
Just Ordered a Pad 300 Dumped My TF101

I have let go of my TF101 at a bargain price and was in the market for a Prime but saw the Pad 300 and pulled the trigger on it instead. I hope I will not regret not shelling out the additional 100 dollars. Am only bothered about the Gorilla Glass issue. For those already using this tab is the absence of gorilla glass really an issue?
[Transformer TF300T General] dillonl124:
Is it only available as a combination in the UK (Tablet + Dock together).
[Transformer TF300T General] gchild320:
Not at all, is not like a cell phone in the sense of handling the device. You likely won't drop it or handle it carelessly.
[Transformer TF300T General] dillonl124:
According to the ASUS website it is still scratch-resistant?
[Transformer TF300T General] droidfan77:
I've been using my TF300T for about a week now and really loving it. The biggest issue for me is that the sticker with the serial number on it is coming loose and it creates a rough edge when I'm holding my tablet vertically. It's the next to where you connect the charger. Is anyone else's sticker coming loose? Should I just remove the sticker or should I contact amazon and see about swapping out my tablet?
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Mine came off, I contacted ASUS to see if that would affect the warranty in any way, they said it didn't. Just to make sure go into their online chat service and ask if you can take it off.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
I'm also impatient, the off putting thing now is the quality of the product...
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
Can't quote successfully for some reason so Will just reply normally.

What it is is that I get different replies. Some saying it can replace a laptop and others saying it can't. I don't really use the disk drive on a laptop anyways so I do think the need for a laptop will be removed for me personally after this. What can windows (as an OS) do than Android can't anyways? If I do need windows, I could use online desktop viewer...

Also raises the question as to why one would want a tablet whilst owning a smart phone (anyone know the answer)?

gah, I'll still probably buy it.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
But then I will have to setup everything all over again that I just spend a week getting correct. Damm, but its worth a try. If I do do it, I will also try rooting.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
it all depends on your type of usage. In ways it can completely eliminate a laptop or whatever. in other ways it cant. dont worry about people opinion up here as you see you cant get a straight answer. everyone use is different. you get the device yourself and use it how you see fit. then you be the judge on what it can or cant do. for things it cant do, like you said, you could just use splashtop or some other remote desktop app.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
when do currys/PC world take payment? On dispatch or upon placing the order?

Thanks for the help everyone
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
do you guys think the price of this will plummet after the release of the infinity?
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Don't think so since the Infinity wouldn't be an upgrade for this. The Prime's price might get lower after the release of the infinity. This Pad is an upgrade for the first transformer.
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Ok guys (and gals),

I'm ready to try and root this sucker! It's just running way to slow and jumpy in areas. As I said in a previous message, I'm going to try and do a factory reset.

But I doubt that's going to help much, but who knows. However, I do need root like everyone else seems to want as well.

I don't care that much about custom roms, as long as I can get this to work like my phone does, which is very fast and no lag issues.

So if you guys have a found an easy step by step way to root, can you post a link to the exact steps I would need to take.

And maybe someone will offer to hold my hand if I run into an issue.

Thank you!

Rob

PS I did check and I'm already on version 26 not 17.
[Transformer TF300T General] swest6602:
I was having lots of problems. My TPad was laggy, browsers crashing and reboots. I was able to fix all my issues with a 'cold reboot'. shutdown normally. I Boot back up holding volume down and power. The Asus boot screen will appear but wait until you see a couple lines of text at the top of the screen to release both buttons. Now let the TPad boot. You will see options to wipe data and another for Android. Doing nothing will auto choose Android and 'cold boot' your system. The other options will wipe your data or put you into stock recovery. This cold boot seems to clear out the cache (or maybe Dalvik cache?). Either way it fixed my issues without having to factory reset.
[Transformer TF300T General] Cyclone999:
The basic steps for downgrading and rooting are this:

1. Make sure you have adb installed on your computer.

2. Download the US .17 firmware from asus:

http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS%20Transformer%20Pad%20TF300T&p=20&s=16&os=32

3. Extract the blob file from the firmware archive and copy it to the sdcard folder of your TF300.

4. Follow Wolf's downgrading guide Method 2:

Wolf's ultimate flash and downgrade guide (NO ROOT NEEDED) (root opportunity for .21) Eee Pad Transformer General

5. Dowload and install the SparkyRoot apk and follow the instructions:

[TOOL][APK ROOT]SparkyRoot Apk root method Eee Pad Transformer Prime Android Development

6. Open the Superuser app that should have been installed on your TF300 and verify it is working and you have root.

7. Install OTA Rootkeeper from the Play Store and use it to backup your root.

8. Go in to Settings, About tablet, System Firmware Update, and check for an update. You should be able to download and install the .26 update.

9. Run OTA Rootkeeper and restore your root.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
Yep do that :d like cyclone said
[Transformer TF300T General] gchild320:
Hope we can get CWM working soon. I'm ready to start having some fun with this bad boy.
[Transformer TF300T General] Admiral2145:
There is a link a few pages back to talk with asus support so they will make a ticket 4 unlocked bootloader
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
OK, I'll try that first, but I still want to root.

Rob

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Ok, I did the cold boot so I will need sometime to see if it works.

Here is a question that I just noticed because I thought it strange.

I have the keyboard dock, so that has the extra battery, I happen to place the battery widget on the front home screen. It shows the charge level of both the tablet and the keyboard dock battery.

I disconnected the charge cable this morning 12pm (I'm a late riser) so both batteries were topped off. Its now 4pm and the tablet is at 75% and the dock is at 95%.

Why is the tablet at 75% if the dock is supposed to keep the tablet charged up?

Or does it start to charge the tablet below a certain percentage?

Thanks

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Ok, another strange issue. My keyboard dock's keys got remapped.

I was trying to type the @ symbol and now I'm finding not on the 2 key but the ' key (to the left of the enter key) and the " key is now on the 2 key.

The 2 keys have been swapped, I haven't checked any of the other keys. I will double check to make sure when I did the cold boot it did not pick a different language set.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] jim2161:
Sticker

Yes, it is starting to come off creating a rough edge.

However, the SN # is on the box, the warranty card, and on my ASUS Member page so I'm not too

worried if it comes off.

Jim
[Transformer TF300T General] swest6602:
You can still root. I downgraded and rooted after doing the cold boot and stopping my crashes and reboots (before that I wasn't sure if i was going to keep my TPad. ) Running pretty well now. The cold boot will hopefully help your other issues so you don't have to wipe all your data and start from scratch. I don't have a dock so no clue on those issues. I hope you can get it worked out.
[Transformer TF300T General] swest6602:
I have been unable to subscribe to this topic. I'd rather have our own thread, but for now this is it. Anyone else having this issue?
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Go to your User CP (control panel) under subscription list, do a show all and the check off which ones you want to unsubscribe to, then on the bottom right there is a stop down list to do a few things , one will be to unsubscribe.

Hope this helps

Rob

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
I fixed it by reselecting english us, I had it on English UK because I was playing around with my English voice of Victoria.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
This tablet is laggy and crashes as well? This a common problem? Deary me, so many faults...
[Transformer TF300T General] demandarin:
try a reboot or soft reset to see if it clears things up.
[Transformer TF300T General] jgaf:
I haven't had a single crash on mine. It only lagged a bit the first time I turned it on. After that smooth like butter.
[Transformer TF300T General] EvoXOhio:
I've never had a crash. The only time it lags is when you're installing apps from the market it will get nonresponsive for a bit.
[Transformer TF300T General] jmattp:
I had problems in the past, but like I said, I tweaked a few things and it's smooth most of the time. I get the occasional hang up but it's nothing like it was before. That one I had issues with was unrooted, had all the bloatware, and was running the previous firmware. The one I have now is rooted, I removed the bloatware, it's running the latest firmware, and I turned off pre-loading of web pages in Chrome Beta and it vastly improved the experience for me.

I did recenty have issues with the dock though. It would only work if I plugged it in. If I removed the tablet while it was unplugged, it wouldn't work when docked again. I swapped it for another one it's OK so far, though I do hear some ticking/beeping coming from the dock.

Yes, these tablets are plagued with issues right now. But, that's sadly typicaly with new product launches.
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
My impatience doesn't bode well with waiting for new products although it should as id get a more bug free version. On a side note, I do keep doubting myself. I ask myself, why not buy a laptop instead of a tablet? I think the answer I have is tablets are cool. Otherwise, I don't think I need one...
[Transformer TF300T General] corwest:
I've had mine for a week now on the 17 firmware. No issues at all so far. It has only slowed down while downloading apps from play store but no locks, reboots, or anything else so far. More than I could say for my Prime...
[Transformer TF300T General] spiderguy2000:
Sparky Root and Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper worked WONDERS!!

Wow, thank you. This worked like a charm. I was just about to give up hope for now and wait a little longer but this saved me the time. :cool:

MUCH APPRECIATED!! :)
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
OK, just got a surpise.

I went to move an app to my SD card and without using any special apps, I went to Apps in the settings.

I tapped on the app I wanted to move and it showed the details , do far very normal. But then when and where you normally see a 'move to SD' there was no option?

I then installed the app I had used on my phone 'App2SD by Sam Lu' it gave me an error saying: 'the device does not have a real primary external storage, or the primary external storage is emulated'

So does this mean we can't move apps to external storage to save on space?

This must be a joke?

Can someone please explain why Asus doesn't allow for moving apps to external storage ?

Thanks

Rob

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] jmattp:
It's not Asus. From what I've read, Google canned the option in Honeycomb and ICS to move apps to the SD card because all current and future devices that ship with the latest version of Android have and will continue to have internal storage and use MTP
[Transformer TF300T General] rlanza1054:
Doesn't make any sense, what do you do when you run out of internal memory space. I have it on my Samsung phone and that is on Gingerbread, soon to be ICS. So after I upgrade my phone, I won't be able to move my apps to my sd card? I have a ton of stuff that I already moved.

And what does MTP have to do with this. I'm not connecting my phone or tablet to my PC, via a usb cable?

I'm moving the apps to the sd card to gain the ability to purchase more apps and store the additional apps on the external card.

I"d like to read about this change. Why would they tell people you can't spend any more money.

Rob
[Transformer TF300T General] spex66:
Very compact write-up!

Everything works nice, but point 9 "Restore Root" didn't work for me, because my OTA upgrade back to .26 erased /system/su-backup

I checked that it was available *before* OTA upgrade.

I reproduced it through all the steps two times.

Anybody else have that effect?

I downgraded to

* V9.4.3.17 Only for DE SKU

which will be upgraded through OTA to

* V9.4.3.26 Only for WW SKU

thanks for hints

(=PA=)
[Transformer TF300T General] RolloJarvis:
If I am from the UK, and download the US .17 firmware to downgrade, will it still work fine?

Thanks

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On dispatch, I ordered a few days ago and I havent had payment taken yet, i dont think...

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This is correct
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
You can't move apps to the SD card??!!?? Never knew that. Why would you bother with an SD card then? When you install games (big games that take up like Hundreds of MBs) do they go to your SD card or internal storage?

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Do people still get the Browser not responding issue on this tablet, even after the flash update?

If so, is there any quick fix?

Thanks
[Transformer TF300T General] UndisputedGuy:
3rd quick question:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/bus...nsformer-ipad-tf300-laptop-convertible-review

The above is quite a negative review sort of thing. Does anyone know if his complaints are legit or what?