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[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leapinlar:
You are probably not renaming the zip to begin with update-. You must do that before the installation script will recognize it.

Sent from my Nook Color running ICS and Tapatalk
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] purpleurkle:
Yes I have renamed it. it was cm-7.2 and I changed it to update-cm-7.2 but still nothing. here's the thing, when I try to format this card on my PC, its saying its write protected, and to switch it off. I assume it means the lock switch on the sd card adapter. If thats the case, something is screwed up, because its not locked. I don't think its my adapter cause its not saying that with other cards. When I copy the cm7.2 it says its copying just fine and I can see it on the card but if I take it out and put it back in, its not there. Sorry for the pain in the butt question, and thank you for your time.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leapinlar:
I had the same thing happen to one of my sdcards. I could not format it, or write things to it. I could read it fine, just not change anything. I tried all kinds of readers and software (formatters, partitioners, etc.) It would look like it wrote to it, but take it out of PC and put it back, it was not there. I finally had to throw it away and get a new one. This all happened on my phone, not my nook.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Simba501:
Before beginning, I'm outlining two application permissions for future reference.

These were pulled from this article. It also outlines other permissions.

Recently, I've taken an interest in privacy concerns with application permissions. I'm sure several of you are guilty of being unaware of unnecessary app permissions. I have apps on my device that I've had since migrating to Android, long before I concerned myself with privacy. In my recent hunt of cleaning up my application list, I've discovered that many applications have permissions that aren't necessary for it to function. The most common, unnecessary permission I've come across is coarse (network-based) location. As its name describes, this permission allows an app to determine your approximate location (e.g., the large location area shown by Google Maps when GPS is not on).

An example. I use a Wifi Login application to automatically enter login information for campus internet access (it was cumbersome to enter it manually each time). It works wonderfully, but it has this permission (coarse location). I asked myself, "what function of the app needs to access location??" I only need the app to access the internet, nothing else. I also noticed that each day, there was a location service wakelock despite having all location refreshing services turned off (in other apps, latitude, etc.). Upon removing its ability to obtain approximate location, the location service wakelock disappeared and functionality was not affected.

So, there are two concerns: privacy and unnecessary battery usage. While the link between the two is not often made, I'm making it here. Not only was the app (presumably) sharing my location, but in doing so, my battery took a hit. Before someone panics, I don't believe most apps use this maliciously. My guess is that app developers use it for demographic purposes to determine where in the U.S. their application is being used. Obviously not necessary, but an interesting tidbit for the creator of an app. So my question is, are you ok with apps accessing your approximate location? I've seen several games that have location permissions and in no way can that be justified.

Going beyond location permissions, there are obviously other privacy concerns. A number of app developers I've seen list why an application needs certain permissions. In the example provided above, the developer doesn't mention permission uses. In post 2, I will provide methods for identifying and removing app permissions (by using other apps lol - ironic, I know). Below is a good read about applications' additional "costs."

Free apps not truly 'free'
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Simba501:
I use two applications to identify permissions: Appbrain Ad Detector and Avast Mobile Security. Appbrain Ad Detector has the ability to notify you when an app you install has "concerns." Avast Mobile Security has a lot of very useful features, one of them being "privacy advisor." Using one or both of these will allow you to determine what permissions are necessary and which ones are not. For what it's worth, I've only had a few apps that I felt had unnecessary permissions. You obviously don't want to revoke Tango access to the camera lol.

EDIT: I was going to suggest getting an application called "App Shield," (has the ability to remove app permissions) but it appears that it is no longer available on the market. It was a paid app that was just under 2 bucks, if I remember correctly. Due to this development, you'll have to find either App Shield or another method to accomplish this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
You can always just email the app creator and ask why they have the permission included. It (usually) takes more than one questionable permission to be truly dangerous.

From what I've read the majority of apps that use coarse location is for determining the ads you see in the app. Better chance of them being relevant to you.

Just like that article you linked, I think it was brought up on an xda portal article (either that or lifehacker :D love that site) that because of ad supported apps using coarse location, the battery use was higher, and paid apps that remove the ads will lower your battery drain. Not a huge difference, but it can add up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Simba501:
Makes sense. Coincidentally, the example I used is a paid app. The app itself had the permission, as well as the "pro" activation apk. Though it's no longer an issue, I may consider contacting the app developer out of curiosity.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
Definitely do that. I have a large amount of apps on my phone, and it's not too uncommon to get an update for an app that removes a permission. Many times it's done because people contact the developer and the developer realizes it's not needed. Most times I see that happen is in paid apps, only sometimes with the free apps.

As for your original topic "are you ok with apps accessing your location", I have no issue with it. Obviously if it is getting used maliciously, no, I wouldn't be ok with it.

But as it is, 'guaranteed' the Phone Carriers know where you are and where you've been. And 'guaranteed' the government knows where you are and where you've been. I will always be more worried about the government knowing everything they want about me, without my permission, than some app creator. And as it is, I'm ok with the government knowing.

I feel the same way about the government as I do Google. Until they turn evil and start enslaving mankind (search "is google skynet", hilarious and royally creepy) I'm going to keep using them and stay in the country I live in.

Conspiracy theorists feel free to chime in. Although let's be honest, the over-the-top conspiracy theorists (that make for the best/most hilarious conversations) won't likely be carrying around a device that has cameras, microphones, gps chip, and internet access that can be used to activate one or all of those remotely:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] simplicityy:
I don't really care if they know my location, but now that you mentioned a possible battery drain, I am bothered by that. Someone should make a list of popular apps that may have unnecessary permissions that can be safely disabled through some sort of means.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Phalanx7621:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissions

Yer welcome.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nappent:
I don't care either. I have my GPS constantly disabled so the only location any of my apps could get is a general network location....

Honestly, I think privacy concerns are often blown out of proportion... mostly by the media. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing bad with being concerned, but I highly doubt we are going to have another Craig's list killer situation from developers releasing apps on Google Play. Knock on wood.

As mentioned before, contact the app's dev and ask for more info. If they never reply then I would be worried. As well you can always use a different one. If needed you can use "Tasker" which can allow you to build almost any function any other app has to offer all under your control. Just be warned Tasker is highly addictive for us nerds....

Anyway, and in summary, I have less trust is most banks selling my purchase history then the random app developer.... but that's just me.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knottr:
I had cm9 showing a mouse pointer when stylus was hovering close to the screen or drawing..

The checkbox to activate this is in the language and input settings at the bottom.

Problem is after installing "BlueInfinitum" theme, which inverts all the apps sms, contacts, phone etc. it has now stopped displaying even with the box checked.

Any ideas on how to remedy this would be nice, thanks :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joeyddr:
all I had was a modded build.prop and it failed. I restored original and now it doesn't find a new update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Keebler1175:
Same here, hope this thread has a solution posted soon!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joeyddr:
Last update to 21 failed but realized it was the Wpa file after I restored original the update was still there.... Not sure wtf
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
that's weird because on. 21 update I left the wpa supplicant file in there and it updated fine.

I think its more of a server issue on Asus side. try again after the hype dies down from everyone trying to download it at once.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joeyddr:
I hope so
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
I cleared the data in the DMClient hoping I could get the update again after reboot but it didn't work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joeyddr:
I did the same
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
I think I only screwed around with the gps and the build.prop. Does the screenshot of the gps version seem correct?

Edit: Screenshot not very clear. It's v6.9.16keyguard.no_require_sim=true

View attachment 1126166
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
its correct. I had that exact same one from when I was on. 21. I always wondered what those extra things were after the numbers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Shinare:
If u ever did anything to ur build.prop even if u edited it back to look exactly like stock it will fail. U will need an original build.prop file from somewhere/someone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] joeyddr:
I put my original back
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crystalstylez:
That is not the same GPS version on my wife's prime. She has v6.9.16. GPS on .21.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
exactly

I think the modded build.prop added extra stuff to GPS version then. I wondered about that also when I saw it on mines. but I was still able to update just fine and not fail. update just erased everything and inserted the new firmware build.prop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
All I did was add .bak to the original build.prop and left it there. Thought that would be okay. Today I deleted the mod and renamed the original by removing the .bak. Guess that's not the way to do it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stantang:
Same issue here, only modded the build.prop, updated failed then reverted back to the original one, cold rebooted but still can't get the update available again

I believe Asus server logged our SN once downloaded the firmware, which makes the update no longer available to us...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtfdroidlol:
Same here, went back to my original build.prop, still no fw update showing. Did factoryreset, still not seeing an update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
that's the correct way to do it. just make sure permissions of OG file are set correctly. sometimes renaming or moving them changes permissions.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mopar400:
from the start of keyguard..... that should be a new line in the build.prop
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
this proves its not build.prop file. factory reset clears everything and puts it back to like it was out the box or last update. its Asus servers. just wait an hour or so at least to try again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtfdroidlol:
I guess that gives me time to revert to .15 and get root back...

Edit... looks like factoryreset doesnt break root? My bad
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
i did factory reset, downloaded ota rootkeeper from market and it kept root. same problem as everyone else.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Should it read v6.9.16 keyguard?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ready2Mosh:
What folder do the updates download too?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
i think just 6.9.16
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ThiaiZ:
Could someone please upload a Stock WW.21 Build.prop ? Can't remember where I saved mine.

EDITED: "Nevermind, I found it. WIll upload if someone need it."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thenrz:
+1. Cant we just delete, reboot, clear dmc cache, reboot, redownload?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hellalucard:
Here is a copy of the original US .21 build.prop for whoever needs it.

http://db.tt/SOxNURWA
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
i just thought of something. i checked asus website and it still showing .21 update files to manually install. if you want, you could manually install your proper sku build(ex/ u.s.) and itll overwrite your build you have now. then itll be a fresh install of .21. then you should be able to see update to .28. its worth a shot if you dont feel like waiting for asus to update their site with .28.

the link to Asus firmware to manually update is http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+Prime+TF201&p=20&s=16
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lucky13:
Same thing here, and I have never touched my build prop file. Nice job Asus, ffs.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mopar400:
won't that break root?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtfdroidlol:
How would this differ from a factory reset?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
yep, unfortunately. that's the only thing I can think of as a last resort. other option is to wait and try to update again when server dies down from rush.

that first option is for those who can't wait or not pressed about root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mopar400:
is there a root method for .21 now?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
because some still have root access after factory reset. I think factory reset doesn't clear root files. this manual update will clear everything in root files and be a fresh install. therefore, allowing you to see new. 28 update again. then it should update fine.

or maybe should try a wipe data/cache/dalvik from stock Asus recovery, then do factory reset. that should put prime back to completely stock. 21 also(I believe).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Nefariouss:
I did the .21 download from asus website and updated with the blob file over my current .21 install. Still saw no update.

Yes, I just rerooted my.21 using this method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1706588

And because I have nothing better to do. I'm gonna downgrade to .15
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
good thing you brought that up. you could manually reinstall. 21 from Asus website. then use new root method proven to work on prime. 21(the process is in prime developement section. 2 threads on it. Sparky even made a tool for it). then use voodoo to save/backup root. then install the new update to. 28. then use voodoo to restore root. just make sure to do everything quickly and don't accidentally install update before rooting again. because as soon as you reinstall .21 from Asus website, you should get notification of new update available.

---------- Post added at 11:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 PM ----------

hmmm...just more proof it has to be Asus servers acting up then. the way I listed was to eliminate the modded build.prop or any other modded file possibly causing updates to fail. I guess your post proved that.

you have a fresh install, rooted again, and still no update popping up? has to be Asus servers. don't know what else it could be then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Nefariouss:
Strangely enough instaling the .21 blob file over my existing .21 install didn't perform a factory install. I had never done this and assumed it would wipe all apps and such and be a clean install. Not the case. Factory reset now and doing a .15 install.

I can't belive it's the Asus site being bogged down considering all the people with problems had a failed install. Then we get a no update available error.

Hell, I've ate my foot before though so who knows.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mopar400:
I'll just wait till tomorrow!!

Can't hurt to wait!! :mad:

Lost root last time having to do a manual update don't want to go thru that again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Replaced the build.prop and left the .bak on the end. Now it won't boot. Can't believe I did that. Any suggestions. Tried to wipe data using the stock recovery but just goes to a blank screen. Can't even shut it off to save battery :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
Is the information from this post useful to someone who understands it?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1572022
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
This is the end of the log file.

I used the modded build.prop from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1647357

It looks like that is what is failing:

file "/system/build.prop" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums

So it looks like it uses the checksum, not the actual content.

Enable RSA key verification.

Installing update...

Finding update package...

I:Update location: /cache/dlpkgfile

Opening update package...

I:1 key(s) loaded from /res/keys

Verifying update package...

I:comment is 1682 bytes; signature 1664 bytes from end

I:whole-file signature verified against key 0

I:verify_file returned 0

Installing update...

Verifying current system...

file "/system/build.prop" doesn't have any of expected sha1 sums; checking cache

failed to stat "/cache/saved.file": No such file or directory

failed to load cache file

script aborted: assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/build.prop", "aa7e6f4fb939e493a606aea0b84b86b3f15ce42c", "6d6091deb35156e27166bfc8577483040d62c59f")

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/build.prop", "aa7e6f4fb939e493a606aea0b84b86b3f15ce42c", "6d6091deb35156e27166bfc8577483040d62c59f")

E:Error in /cache/dlpkgfile

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

I:result_code: 410

Check and format /storage to vfat if needed...

Mount /btmac successfully

Done.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wtfdroidlol:
Downgraded to .14 for ****s and giggles. Re-rooted installed ota root keeper, backed up root, and dont see an update.

Edit: i dont even see the .21 update. I blame asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hellalucard:
The only thing that I can think of is to use ADB, but I don't have much experience with that yet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lucky13:
My logfile is empty, still not showing an update after the failed one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
I was using Ghost Commander and it was empty until I hit the Remount/system button, then it showed up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hellalucard:
My update has been trying to download for a hour now stuck at 99% grrrrrrr
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
I'm thinking the same thing. The red light comes on so I guess it will still take a charge if it runs out. Too much fun for one night so I'll give it a shot in the morning.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lucky13:
Ahhh thanks. This is what the bottom of my log file looks like.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dude2k5:
I'm sending mine in to get fixed (screen and camera), but I tried the update and it failed. Did a factory reset and it shows no update. tried booting into the kernel recovery image, gives me the same dead android icon like when I tried to update. Haven't unlocked it, only rooted. Sucks....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
I couldn't quite read it but it looks like you are missing a widget.

Replace that and you should be able to update if the update becomes available to us again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] czwnize:
I have same problem when I update from .15 to .21 yesterday .

I fail OTA to .21 and after reboot I have no update anymore.

Even I downgrade to 8.8.3.33, I still have no update.

I download "TW_epad-user-9.4.2.21.zip" and put in microsd, I manual update Finally.

After that,I finally could have new update now.

But I will not update to .28 before slove this no update problem.

===========================

my TF201 was just get from some others.

Before I OTA to .21, my TF201 have been factory reset and wipe.

and then just root and install busybox,supersu,totalcommander.

I mean that is almost clean system.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lucky13:
I unfroze everything in titanium I had froze, lets hope it works if its available again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 7786:
I can try to get this for you guys, I downloaded but have not updated. Where would the new downloaded firmware be located?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
From the log I posted up higher, it looks like it is called dlpkgfile and is in the /cache folder.

/cache/dlpkgfile
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 7786:
Its telling me

"remote object "/cache/dlpkgfile" does not exist

pulling the entire cache pulls nothing

I'm currently sitting at "new system firmware update available, press to upgrade"

If I press to upgrade is there no way of retrieving the file?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pbelcomp:
This is way above me at this point.

Are you using a root explorer?

I am using Ghost Commander.

It might not show up if you haven't hit the Remount/system button.

Hopefully someone that knows will see this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 7786:
I was using adb in the command prompt on my computer. And I'm not rooted if that makes any difference. I was able to pull the /system folder fine using this method, but /cache and /data dont bring back anything
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] lucky13:
Has anyone made any progress on this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stantang:
I reapplied .21 update using SD card, completely clean build.prop, lost root but still can't see the .28 update, I really think Asus already logged our SN so we can't re-download the update if we already did...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aznmode:
Mine failed too. Damn modded build.prop. got too excited and didn't think I needed to go back to the original buildprop. Now no update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flak0:
asus servers are logging our SN and blocking the update if it fails 1x
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ainay:
How to reinstall .21

Hello,

I have install build.prop. And my tf201 can't find the update.

I have download the .21 (zip) on asus website but i don't know how to reinstall it.

Can you help me please.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] siccak:
I only hope they will let us update through next OTA. But if this is some kind of pernament ban then it will be very bad for us...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flak0:
Agreed however they technically can't do that because what if the person updating had another type of reason as to why update failed , plus they used lines from the modded build.prop and made it too .28
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] boldnuts:
After looking though the log mine failed because I had uninstall ed the glowball demo, lets hope we can ota again soon
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] brantje:
Also tryed to update .21 (with root) to .28

Download went well, then the update with tab in the dock.

It failed on a 3rd. Don't know why, as far as i know i didn't modified any system files.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flak0:
R u saying 3rd attempt?