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[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
I just installed CROMi-X 4.6.9 on my TF700 yesterday, after coming from CROMI 3.4.4 (following the instructions in the first post of this thread exactly). Everything went smoothly during installation, but I noticed that when I switched to JB 4.2 launcher (in Android settings), the whole system slowed down significantly. The tablet is now quite slow to respond - for example, swiping from one home screen to another, the transition is quite sluggish and laggy.

Is this normal? Should I be using the 4.1 launcher?

During the flashing of CROMi-X, I did as suggested in the first post of this thread, and did a factory reset in TWRP (both for flashing of 4.6.8 and the 4.6.9 patch).

Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
To be honest I have been testing the 4.2 launcher this week and I agree it is slower than the 4.1. I kind of knew this but wanted to see if I could do anything. Nothing I tried worked.... Back to 4.1 and the launcher is good again. And better ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] gixxer340:
Is this while using Apex as the actual launcher? I noticed the setting in system that allowed you to go from 4.1 to 4.2 launcher but I didn't think it applied to me since I was using Apex. It that correct?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Launcher is the wrong word for Asus to use. They mean 4.2 system UI and yes it applies to all launchers. The notification bar and status bar is moved to the top of the screen in 4.2. Yuk.
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
Thanks, sbdags (for answering my question, and also for the AMAZING work you're doing in general!). I guess back to 4.1 launcher it is then. To be honest, from what I could tell from using it briefly, I didn't really like the configuration of the 4.2 launcher anyways - seems to me be a waste of screen space relative to 4.1. (Am I missing something?)

Another quick question regarding the ROM flashing procedure. When you say in the original post that a TWRP factory reset should be done during the install process, does this mean before AND after flashing of the new ROM?
[Asus Transformer TF700] gixxer340:
I also noticed that mine runs much faster off the docking station. I am not sure if this has been noted before but it was definitely noticable to me.

Just another comment.

Jeff
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Before usually. So you wipe it clean then install the rom. Safest way imo.
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
Haven't tried it on my dock since updating to CROMi-X, but I did have the feeling it slowed things down while I was on CROMI 3.4.4.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nomad10002:
I use my tablet with and without my keyboard and I never noticed any difference except for size and weight. lol
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
After having my TF700 on CROMi-X 4.6.9 for about 24h now, I've noticed two possible issues.

1. Lagfix now takes a 2 or 3 times longer (went from about 5 min. to about 10-15 min.) than it did when I was running CROMI 3.4.4.

2. After plugging in my tablet for charging, it turned off by itself.

Anyone else notice these issues?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Why is the first one an issue? Lagfix has always needed about 15 to 20 mins for me. Leave it as it is doing a job.

Which kernel are you using? Do you mean the tab powers down? If so I don't have this issue. Or do you mean the screen turns off?
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
I don't know that the Lagfix thing is an issue or problem per se; it just never took this long for me when I was on CROMI 3.4.4. So I was just wondering.

I'm using 3.1.10-10.6.1.14.4-that3+ kernel. It actually powered down - not just screen shut off. Maybe it was a one time thing. I'll keep an eye on it and post again if it keeps happening. Possibly related to this, I just experienced a problem copying files to my tablet from my desktop via USB, whereby after a certain amount of time (maybe 20 min.), the copying would get stuck and then give me an error (the reason I think this may be related is because both USB transfer and charging go through the proprietary port on the bottom of the tablet). I hope I don't have a hardware issue here!

In any case, great work on this one, sbdags! Generally speaking, CROMi-X seems smooth as butter.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Lagfix depends on how many apps you have installed and deleted - the level of fragmentation. So if you run it again now it will run relatively quickly.

Go to _that's kernel thread and try his v4 latest kernel please. See if that solves your power down issue.

Did you flash offer 3.4.4 or do a full wipe first? If you dirty flashed that could be causing some issues.
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
I've run Lagfix a few times now, and it's still taking longer than it used to. Maybe it will get better after a few more times. In any case, not the end of the world. How often do most people run it, BTW?

I'll give that v4 kernel a try and see what happens. But maybe it was a one time thing.

I did do a full wipe (factory reset in TWRP - and even did a format data) before installing CROMi-X over CROMI 3.4.4. So I don't think that's the issue.

---------- Post added at 12:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 AM ----------

Just so I'm certain, is this the kernel you're talking about, sbdags? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43199757&postcount=237
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Some people run lagfix on a daily or weekly schedule (which I think is overkill). I have run it once in 8 months and didn't see a difference - so it's up to you. I guess if you experience lag it's worth a try, but most likely the issue is something else, imhop.

A clean install (as I understand it) is if you select the 'Advanced' option in the TRWP menu and select everything except your external SD card.

Not really sure how TWRP handles a factory reset, but traditionally that would wipe user installed apps and data only. If I remember correctly a factory reset in TWRP just wipes the /data partition except for /data/media. For a clean install you also want to wipe/format the system partition and then re-install the ROM.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Formatting the system partition manually is just wasted time - it's one of the first things a ROM installer does anyway.
[Asus Transformer TF700] fiidim:
I never restored from titanium, and have advanced wipe twice (format /data). This doesn't happen daily, so there is no point in installing nothing. I might as well put the tablet in my drawer. I'm pretty sure data is being corrupted as it's doing something unknown when I have to force the reboot. The better test would be to behave as normal and leave fsync on.

I'm not complaining as I've taken the risk for turning fsync off. You shouldn't be playing down the risk as negligible. Sbdags puts the warning in therefor a reason.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Albertni:
MaxKernel or Data2SD?

I finally bit the bullet and installed CROMi on my TF700. In addition, I installed MaxKernel V4, R2, and I am running the 4.1 launcher. Although the tablet is much better, it is still is a bit laggy, especially when I try to input text from the onscreen keyboard. Now here's my question:

CROMi supports Data2SD. I guess I would have to wipe and reinstall using the correct setting, but that's no big deal. However MaxKernel does not do Data2SD yet. If you had to offer a guess, will my tablet be less laggy with CROMi + Data2SD (but no MaxKernel), or CROMi with MaxKernel (but no Data2SD)?

Thanks

Albert
[Asus Transformer TF700] RedSkyRoad:
Will we be able to revert back to 4.1 SystemUI if ASUS decides to force the 4.2 one on us later?
[Asus Transformer TF700] mikeynavy1:
Browser2RAM Question

Out of curiosity, does the browser2ram script in CROM-i include support for the beta version of popular browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin etc.) or just the stable release versions?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I added chrome and dolphin beta. Firefox beta is not compatible yet, I'll have a look at doing it for the next version.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
No idea..... But I'm sure we could figure something out if they did. Technically they took 4.2 off us for the tf700 so you have that option unofficially. ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
My guess: it doesn't matter at all. Does it lag in all apps or just in particular ones? I have not seen any lag with the onscreen keyboard so far (using Hacker's keyboard).
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Agreed. The keyboard should not lag on stock and data2sd isn't going to fix that.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Albertni:
Thanks for the feedback. I've been switching between Swype and the Android for my keyboards. I'll play with it tonight and see if I can pin down better if they are also occurring elsewhere. (One of the reasons I'm not so sure is that I was using the 4.2 launcher until last night when I saw that you guys wrote that that might have been causing extra slowness over the 4.1 launcher.)

Albert
[Asus Transformer TF700] stavrosg:
Same here. Running xeno 4.6.9. Picked the kernel on the middle.

Not really a problem. Did a full wipe anyway.

What an incredible difference. Massive improvement.

For the first time I am happy with the tablet.

Thanks. Great work!!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
I can currently get a good deal on fast microsds, and having dropped the idea of data2sd a while ago, i have lost track of weather this ROM will allow that. forgive me if it seems obvious, but can i this to make that change? and if so, is it simple? many thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Captpt:
Crazy.... the other day I went to do a clean flash of Inherit due to lag and thought I lost everything, well today I downloaded sbdags's Stock ROM version and was going to go back to that and after doing a factory reset and going to flash the Stock ROM there was all my old files looking at me including the ROM folder with all the old Inherits and CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.6.9 + the 4.6.9 patch which I am flashing right now...

Strange thing is the new folder I made and downloaded sbdags Stock ROM into is no where to be found?? Not sure whats going on, I do not have a external SD Card installed, strictly and always ran the stock internal on my TF700T??
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Crazy, yes. That's the file structure in JB 4.2....

I have exactly the same files in 4 "locations" :

/sdcard

/storage/sdcard0

/storage /emulated/0

/storage /emulated /legacy

Three of those are just symlinks, I believe...

Inherit probably has yet another place to put user generated files. If you do a search of your internal storage, you'll find that folder with the stock Rom, I bet. :sly:@IMgK
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I never experiences with onscreen keyboard, using Asus Keyboard, therefore I don't have an answer for you about your first question. However, Data2SD overall does improve the I/O speed especially, the Write speed. I use Data2SD on an off but I have a few bootloop with Data2SD. It is nothing major to get out of it. Hope it helps. BTW, I am using Hund's kernel and it treats me very well so far.

---------- Post added at 06:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:45 PM ----------

Maybe I am wrong. I thought that a kernel is the one that supports the Data2SD. :fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] ishamm:
ah thanks, didnt know that, i thought it was built into roms rather than kernels. do any of the kernels packaged with this support it?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I know only a few. _That2 and up and Hund. Max is working on it and probably supports it on the next release. I am very sure there are more out there. Hope someone will give you a better suggestion.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
The data for these is actually stored in /data/media. A FAT emulation (named "sdcard") daemon provides a virtual "view" on that, without permissions and case sensitivity, and that is mounted in /mnt/shell/emulated.

So we have:

/data/media: actual file storage

/mnt/shell/emulated: FUSE mount point

/storage/emulated/legacy: symlink to /mnt/shell/emulated/0

/storage/sdcard0: symlink to /storage/emulated/legacy

/sdcard: symlink to /storage/emulated/legacy

It's really confusing, but necessary to support the multiuser feature while at the same time supporting old apps that expect /sdcard to exist.
[Asus Transformer TF700] PaulQ602:
Any idea why I am getting a failed upgrade? I am using the deodexed version coming from 4.6.5 ... just get the errror when I try to update. Now I am trying to go back to my back up because I accidentally ran the 4.6.9 update too.

Tthanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
You probably check the box where said "signed file signature verification" or have a corrupted file. :fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] PaulQ602:
Ah. I'll try re-downloading...
[Asus Transformer TF700] RoraimaFilho:
Is it normal that while connected to charge the tablet does some noise like "bip", "bip"?

This happens to me everytime when I charge the tablet. But, if I disable the sound, the noise goes away. This start after I unlock and install CromiX (all versions)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Only if you have a crappy charger not outputting at least 12v
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It's not normal... Did you by any chance buy another charger or are you using the factory charger?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
Battery consumption

Hello,

Since I moved to CROMi-x, the battery life has become so limited :D

I tried factory reset ... Different kernels ...

Nothing helps.

With CleanRom I could use it more than 4 days. Now, after 2 days, it´s out of juice :eek::(

Any idea ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
When you get battery details, what does it say is consuming the most?
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
I found the same issue when I first switched... Turns out becuase my tablet was finally so fun to use, I was actully using it. :)

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700t - CROMi-X 4.6.9 ODEX
[Asus Transformer TF700] mikeynavy1:
Thanks. I have been using Chrome Beta and tried Firefox Beta. Firefox seems slower and I wonder if some or all of the difference is due to browser2ram. I know that browser2ram definitely improved performance of the stock browser and stable Chrome.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RoraimaFilho:
I am using the original one. I bought it at Canada in las May. I've asked about the noise because it's starts after I satr flashing custom roms.

If this issue is related to charger, could be a problem with the cable? I asked this because whe I try transfer some files from my laptop to tablet it demand a lot ot time. Once I tryed to transfer a Movie File (3.3Gb) and the expected time was abou 35minutes!!! Could be a problem with the cable insted the eletric charger?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
WiFi = 74%

Envoyé depuis mon ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T avec Tapatalk
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
Wow that's a lot I've got a tf300 and WiFi very rarely goes above 10% the screen is always way ahead of everything so i think you need to find what is keeping your WiFi on mate
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
When you plug the charger into the tablet it emits a short beep. That's normal. Your charger then seems to cycle to an output just below and above 12 V. So the tablet is charging-not charging-charging etc.

It's not the cable. The slow transfer speed is the MTP interface which moves data at the speed of a receding glacier :)

Get a new charger, make sure it's capable of at least 12 V, better 15 V.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Do you have it set to disable wifi during sleep? I think it's under wifi > advanced menu (vertical ellipsis) and under Asus customized settings.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
already done.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
I suggest you check wakelocks to see if anything is preventing it from entering deep sleep.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
With or without the dock?
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
Thats what i was thinking of but i couldnt remember the name of it lol
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
With.

WLD ;

Services Exchange ; 2m54s x 144

1013 (AudioOut_2) ; 39m 53s x 45

WiFi_Driver_LOCK ; 7m 18s x 217
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Problem solved then. Everyone has this issue with any stock based 4.2.1 rom. There is a bug with the dock connected that drains the battery.

If you don't want it to drain, disconnect from the dock and power the tab off. Now reconnect it AND THEN power on. You will get your normal battery life back. If you ever disconnect and reconnect whilst the tab is powered up then you will get battery drain.

Until Asus fix it in their firmware we are stuck with it. I certainly haven't been able to work out a fix other than the above.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
ok, if I undestand correctly, to dock/undock, tablet has to be off :o
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yep! Well to dock anyway. I don't think undocking causes any issues.
[Asus Transformer TF700] gixxer340:
Wow, Great information. As a new one this is one of those things that would have bothered me for a long time. I know that there was some reason that my battery went down quicker than other but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

Thanks again

Jeff
[Asus Transformer TF700] Captpt:
Wow... So somewhere on my tablet hidden is folders containing sdb's stock ROM and the Titanium Backup I had ready to flash when the old original folders appeared.. Honestly I'm more worried about the next time do a full wipe, which set of files/folders will appear :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] robgee789:
could you guys with the battery drain problem try something for me (its a long shot but hey you never know lol) when you connect your dock with the tablet running dock them together then un dock them the dock hem again and see if that helps
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Have a look here:

/mnt/shell/emulated/
[Asus Transformer TF700] bigcletus:
"I recommend you do a full wipe if coming from another ROM. Choose Wipe – Factory in TWRP. Do not do a full wipe from the bootloader"

What does it mean by not doing a full wipe from the boot loader? Is that different from wiping from TWRP?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Drenus:
I think wiping from bootloader is when you power on with volume pressed down, get to the screen with options for (1) recovery; (2) android; and (3) wipe data, and then selecting option 3.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Wiping from the bootloader is known to hard brick the device if a broken or incompatible recovery is installed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Meneldur:
I got that too. While charging, at half charge it beeps like recently plugged in. Just that. Since I see no other issue I simply ignore it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] TechXero:
I dunno what the heck is wrong but after leaving tablet gather dust for a few weeks I now come to use it and it is barely responding with lag all over the place.. I did not do anything with it for weeks. Am on latest 4.6.9 4.2 UI...

Freaking weird I must admit.

This tab hates me xD

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[Asus Transformer TF700] Brooklynsour:
U said ur selling it now ur posting that its been laying for weeks, what the hell u do to urself ?

light up and enjoy
[Asus Transformer TF700] TechXero:
I am selling it. But aren't I allowed to use it till someone gets interested n buys it? No one yet.. So I can use it.. Anyway I just wiped it completely both internal n system starting fresh see what happens.

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[Asus Transformer TF700] Captpt:
Mnt/shell is empty...
[Asus Transformer TF700] TechXero:
Finally did a good old complete wipe of data/system/cache/dalvik/Internal Card and /data/media which made my tab smooth once again.

Also only installed what is necessary from my apps. Nothing extra this time, like themes n icon packs. Tab is the way it should be.

Only thing though, is that Google Plus lags like my grandma on a hill... Why?

Now once it's sold all I gotta do is restore factory n boom done...

Thanks to all and especially Sbdags for being so dang patient with me... I tend to nag a bit...

Cya on the flip side...

~ Sent Via My CROMi-X Injected TF700 ~

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[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
What you have no emulated folder inside? Something seriously wrong with your tab if that is the case.....
[Asus Transformer TF700] MarkAndroid:
there is still a link from where to download the 4.6.5 version of the ROM?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes here but why?

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[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
This folder is empty for me as well. Does this mean I'm in trouble? What is this for, and why might it be empty?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
What are you using to view this folder?

Also it may be possible that this folder is empty if you haven't updated from 4.1.1 at some point, I'd have to test a totally clean install. I just expect everyone to have it as inside emulated you have your /0 folder which houses all your data files .......
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
Using ES File Explorer. And I came from CROMI 3.4.4 (over which I clean installed CROMi-X).

My 0 folder containing my data seems to be in the storage/emulated folder (so all my data is apparently in /storage/emulated/0). Does this make sense?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes as _that posted earlier :

/data/media: actual file storage

/mnt/shell/emulated: FUSE mount point

/storage/emulated/legacy: symlink to /mnt/shell/emulated/0

/storage/sdcard0: symlink to /storage/emulated/legacy

/sdcard: symlink to /storage/emulated/legacy

It's interesting that you seem to be missing the FUSE mount point.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Oh oh - incoming :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
Oh, now I get it.

But what is a FUSE mount point, and should I be worried if I don't have one?
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Whew, I was starting to get flash withdrawal ....

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700t - CROMi-X 4.6.9 ODEX
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
:D
[Asus Transformer TF700] tbtaf:
I have got to say, just came from ICS .26 (long story) and this Rom rocks! Great job and thanks for all the hard work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] curiousmileo:
hey sd when do you think you will release the update?

also any news on 4.3?

also let me just say how thankful I am towards you and everything you did to make this tablet the best it possibly can.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Gimme, gimme. Baby wants it now! :victory:
[Asus Transformer TF700] faustus1005:
I agree, but I will wait till its ready patiently. :angel:
[Asus Transformer TF700] joshnl:
Ever since updating to CROMi-x on my TF700, I have a problem from time to time where the Google Play Store stops loading (opens, but keeps giving spinning wheel), and I have to restart the tablet to fix the problem. Anyone else notice this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] PolishPoet:
Anyone try TWRP 2.6 with CROMi-X 4.6.9???
[Asus Transformer TF700] TechXero:
Yes I have... No issues there mate...

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[Asus Transformer TF700] maxal:
Me to no issues here.