yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
I had another instance where my tablet got very laggy, Chrome crashed, etc. I took sbdag's previous advice...booted into recovery & wiped dalvik & cache. All is great now!

My question is ... is there a way to wipe without having to boot into Recovery? I ask because I may be loaning my tablet to a neophyte, and I know she'll freak if I have to show her what TWRP is. hehe. Just wondering if there is a user-friendly way to wipe cache & reboot in a few taps.

Thank you! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
FYI - I have finally started the official battery drain testing thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2499218

We have (6) "official" testers and I will be posting the first "Test Scenario" ASAP (may not happen until early this afternoon though - I'll do my best to post ASAP). Please see the first post in the thread for more details.

This will be the last mention of the battery testing thread here - I promise!!

Thanks you! Wish us luck!
[Asus Transformer TF700] MHotovec:
There are any number of 'cache cleaner's in the Play Store, grab one of the them that is highly rated.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
There are some app cache cleaners on the play store that you could use.

What's interesting is there are 2 definitions of cache here. One is the /cache partition and the other is individual cache files stored in /data/data/<appname>/cache

Now if you look in /cache in es file explorer you won't see much but if you wipe it or back it up in twrp it contains 7MB or so.

So when you wipe cache in twrp what does it actually do and help with? Cos it does apappear to help if kept clean......
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
OK some quick testing to see what wipe /cache in twrp actually does :)

It doesn't do app cache so not sure why wiping cache from twrp helps. Maybe it is just the act of rebooting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I believe that over time your cache and your data partitions are filling up with old files. In order to write new files, first the android has to erase the old files before writing new files. The erasing proccess is taking up longer time than the writing process. It is the reason why when you wipe or a clean installation makes your tablet speeding and fast again.

---------- Post added at 07:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:33 AM ----------

[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] and butcherbird

You may want to try this to see if it helps.

1. Unmount both cache and data partitions

2. From your terminal and add this option flag for your cache and data partitions.

tune2fs -o discard /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

tune2fs -o discard /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

This option is only working if your kernel build is later than 2.6.3.3...:( This option will prevent lag in the future or you have to use lagfix once in a while....:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Thank you to EVERYONE for the input! I appreciate the help. :)

When it comes to this kind of stuff, I submit myself to your far wiser interpretations. :D However, I had rebooted 24 hours before and saw very little improvement, and the improvement did not last long.

After wiping, however, ... it's like a new tablet. :confused:

For now, I think I will try lagfix & some cache cleaners in the Play store. If that does not help, I will take the leap into the other methods you described. I assume there is significant risk involved by unmounting?

Thanks again, folks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
How were you watching them? Was it recently? Amazon closed the browser window a couple of months back. The ability to play them through a flash enabled browser was a hole amazon did not know about for a while, and when they did, they become better at recognizing the tablet os . Somewhere there is a post with Amazon's reply to a query like yours. Its an android thing with amazon and almost all other android devices cannot play videos.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I don't know if it is a high risk if you unmount your partitions...:o I will leave that to our experts to chime in...;) However, I do unmount my partitions all the times and don't recall of any problem. Maybe, I am lucky all of these times so far. Any way, I hope that you will find a solution to your issue..:) Good luck..:fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You can't unmount a partition that is in use, so you must do it in the recovery.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
Hi,

May be a lttle OT ... but I do not managed to copy the backups of TWRP on my NAS or PC :D

It seems to have problem with large files !

I tried with ES Explorer, or with tablet connecteed to PC, neither works :confused:

Anyone ?

Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] faustus1005:
I just save mine to the external sd and transfer them to my NAS from a pc right from the card..
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Can you do me a favour - reinstall the rom with the Hunds ET kernel and try again. There are some changes to how large files are handled in that kernel/tweaks.

Let me know if it fixes it please.
[Asus Transformer TF700] archonur:
grrrr.... i think i am doing something wrong or just bricked my tablet. this is second time i am trying and my tablet will stuck on the screen where it shows only the name of rom "with a logo, crom asus transformer", in blue fonts. (i think bios screen) what should i do?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Are you using the fsync disabled tweak? If so it is likely that your data partition is getting corrupted. Time to add the warning back into the ROM installer. Too many people don't understand the dangers.

To fix, boot into TWRP, wipe and format data. Note you will lose all files on your internal storage (not micro sd) so move your backups etc to the micro sd in twrp, advanced, file manager before you wipe them out.

Also make sure you have a copy of the rom.zip on the microsd before doing this, then reinstall the rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] archonur:
no actually not, i never use fsync disabled mode. and i also have tried all that you mentioned. and not only with that rom, i tried CMB 4.3 rom and it is still same, device reboots itself. thank you for your answer but still have the issue
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Are you on the correct bootloader? You can't interchange between a 4.3 Rom and a 4.2.1 without being on the correct bootloader for each.
[Asus Transformer TF700] archonur:
actually i have no idea, since i am a total starter with tablets. i use same twrp for both and both did not work, and he thing is i cannot see the internal hard drive since my tablet can not be recognized by computer. i use external micro sd to install rom. god, sorry to ask so much stuff :(
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You need to install the bootloader package from the first post. It clearly states this. You must also reboot after that stage. After that flash the rom and it will work fine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Since there is no 4.3 stock ROM yet, all AOSP-4.3-based ROMs have to be compatible with the 10.6.1.14.x bootloader.
[Asus Transformer TF700] archonur:
fix it, super!! thank you!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] saugstauber:
Hey guys,

I wanted to say goodbye to you, I sold my TF700T.

Thanks for your continued support, especially sbdages!

We might see each other in the TF701 forum, let's see ... ;)

Have a good time,

Cheers!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Nice one! ;)

Welcome aboard.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
Doesn't help :D

Does not accept either ...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
CROMi-X 5.1.1 Teaser with Asus Transformer TF701T Wallpaper and Icon set ;)

Get the wallpapers here :D

TF701T Wallpapers

Extracted straight from the Asus Stock Rom and resized for our device. Extract to microsd and set wallpaper using gallery app :)

Download Mirror 1

Download Mirror 2

Change log of upcoming 5.1.1

CHANGE LOG
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
CROMi-X 5.1.1 ODEX/DEODEX Released!

CHANGE LOG

DEODEX VERSION DOWNLOAD

CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.1.1 DEODEX Full Mirror 1

CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.1.1 DEODEX Full Mirror 2

More Mirrors Coming .....

MD5 Sum: 455c0e2e13da284deee856cdd29ec131

ODEX VERSION DOWNLOAD

CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.1.1 ODEX Full Mirror 1

CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.1.1 ODEX Full Mirror 2

More Mirrors Coming .....

MD5 Sum: b4415518df69abe3a1ce81445da264bf
[Asus Transformer TF700] Peter234:
A nooby question: what fsync actually does and when it is recommended to set it off or on?

Peter
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
About Fsync

Explanation by _that:
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I don't even know how to unmount a partition when in use....:( I don't think that is a good idea any way because if you abruptly shutdown your system, some files will be corrupted...:) Yes, I unmount partititions before OS is booting......:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
And here is the second part of the explanation:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33381928&postcount=5
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks sbdags for another great update...:good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Peter234:
Sbdags thanks for the info/ link. But what are the down side of using fsync on or off. Should I turn it on or off?

Peter
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks _that... You are the man of knownledge. I have learned a lot from you and others developers like sbdags.....:good: You guys are rock..;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Did you read the link _that provided???
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Read the posts linked above. Disabling fsync in essence doubles or triples the IO speed of the device meaning it won't lag so much when writing to the internal sd. It will generally feel zippier to use.

However if the device is forced to reboot without flushing cache and finishing writes to the file system then is always the risk you can end up with a corrupted data partition. This can be fixed by reformatting it but you lose everything on there by doing it.

I've had to reformat 3 times in the last 6 months now due to data corruption. Hence why I have started to test data2sd as it provides roughly the same speeds but as long as you use a good card seems safer.
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Mirrors

[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] Mirrors online in "1 hour"...

CROMi-X ODEX 5.1.1_Signed.zip

CROMi-X DEODEX 5.1.1_Signed.zip
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION]

How is your rom2sd? My system2sd is not very stable...:( I have two or three rebooting without any reason...:) I must have some setting that are not correct....
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Lovely!! Thank you as always! :good::good:

Will be looking at Rom2SD this week. Might need to pick [MENTION=4878287]_that[/MENTION]'s brain to get me going ;)

I'm really liking the new TF701T and icons - a bit cartoony at first but they really give the homescreen a bit of a refresh and different feel. Maybe keep me holding off buying that TF701 just yet ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I like the new theme.. :good: It looks awsome. I will test out your new rom shortly..;)

BTW, I found a few bugs in my last ET. I have a new ET if you want it. It is getting better every release...Users should like it...;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
You may simply have a microSD card that your tablet doesn't like.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tjs62:
I haven't downloaded 5.1.1 yet but I would like to try your ET again.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
You are probably right.. I need more test on it... I may need to pick on your brain more on this topic...;)

---------- Post added at 02:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------

I will post it up if users are interested in it. Otherwise, sbdags can add it in his rom for users to test it out. I may have a better understanding why some users have a problem with hund''s kernel in general.. You will like it if you are able to run it on your tablet...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] tjs62:
[ROM]★★[JB 4.2.1][CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.1.1][ODEX/DEODEX 10.6.1.27.5][OCT 28]★★

Won't be the first time I had the looping boot loops and I can't seem to leave well enough alone so go ahead and post it.

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Send it over mate :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Are you us or ww sku? I need to update the flashable zip for you to use in twrp...:)

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:47 PM ----------

Will do sbdags..;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Here are some of the other Asus Wallpapers if anyone was wondering. Some are a bit bleurgh....
[Asus Transformer TF700] tjs62:
U.S.
[Asus Transformer TF700] tiernan22:
I'm definitely up for it...
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2501129
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Hrm. I went from 5.0.2 / ET / _thats to 5.1 / Hunds, and it seemed as if my tablet went stupid. Full wipe and everything and the damned thing had 3 random reboots in the space of 16 hours.

I reverted to _that's kernel, and now that 5.1.1. is out I'm going to try again - probably wiping again just to be safe.

I'm still too chicken to turn fsync off, b/c I can't afford to have data write errors in my line of business. I may try ET again, but honestly I didn't see the options for them (or was too sleepy to pay attention) when installing 5.1 (most likely the latter - working too many nights for the last 2 months now).

It seems like I can get the best performance from Hunds / ET leaving fsync on since I don't really want to play with Data2SD / Cach2SD at the moment. Since I don't plan to alter / theme anything, I can stick with .odex just fine, right?

Finally, when using the 4.2 interface instead of the 4.1 interface, is there an option to use the ASUS panel there, too, or does it only allow for the vanilla 4.2 interface?

A third set of mirrors is also coming...
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
someone please remind me ... how do we get to the USB debugging setting in CROMI? Thank you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
Flashed 5.1.1 (dirty. just wipe Cache & Dalvik) and I seem to have a mix of Old and New Icons.

New: Camera, Gallery, Download, File Mgr, Sound Recorder, Weather

Old: Browser, Contacts, Calculator, Email, Settings

Gonna back-up my apps, Factory Reset, and re-flash
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
You need to enable Dev Options.

Settings --> About tablet --> tap on Build number 7 - 8 times

Although, IIRC, cROMi-X has it (USB debugging) enabled by default...
[Asus Transformer TF700] tiernan22:
All of my old ones came back when I restored Nova data. It's about time I rebuild by home screens anyway. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
I had old ones with a clean install and no additional apps loaded.

I think it's CTM. Gonna install just the ROM and see how things look.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Fresh Installing now. Had an issue with TWRP where it decided to act stupid until I rebooted the tablet. Found Hunds + ET (Last time it was a selection in the build, WW, US or ET (or else enable ET) so I was confused. Installing now, let's see what I can get in terms of performance. fsync on, going to use the Android 4.2 launcher, PicSpeed Pro for full screen wallpapers, and Solid explorer instead of ES. Koush's OS su and Superuser and TiBu flashed after ROM as system apps.

And Away we go!

---------- Post added at 11:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 PM ----------

Also noticed that the screenshots were a mix of 4.1 and 4.2 launcher shots....
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I will upload when I am done updating the zip file....;)

---------- Post added at 08:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 PM ----------

You can try my latest version that I will upload soon. I will write a better instruction this time so users have a clear understanding how to use it...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] nomad10002:
Darren you should be on the show masterchef because you are always cooking up new goodies. Thx again for the excellent work. Rom is running smoothly.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Ready when you are - and I can also provide a MediaFire mirror for you if you'd like :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks for the offer. I will send you the file when I am done with it... :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] faustus1005:
Don't know why, but this update seems to be snappier for me, same kernel/launcher/apps/etc. Not going to complain, of course! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] allan1313:
Sbdags, you breathed new life into the TF700. But I am bidding adieu, I just got the new Note 10.1. I am loving it, it is sooo fast. I am also really digging the s-pen. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. I gave my TF700 to my daughter and will continue to update it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Well, I did something stupid. In TWRP, I formatted data (Wipe > Format Data) without realizing that I then do not have the cromi 5.1.1 ZIP file to flash. The SDcard directory is wiped clean (of course). :eek:

I placed the .zip file onto a Micro SDcard, but TWRP is not allowing me to mount the card -- when I try to select the SDcard to be mounted, TWRP just does not allow me to select the SDcard.

Any advice on how I can get the ROM .zip file onto internal storage so that I have something to flash?

Right now, I'm just looking at TWRP & and an otherwise dead tablet.

Thank you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
It happens one in a while that twrp does not recognize the external sd. In the twrp, go to the boot menu and select the shutdown option. Then use power+volume down buttons to get back into the twrp. It will recognize your sd after a restart... Goodluck...:fingers-crossed:
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Thank you, LMK.

FYI ... this is TWRP version 2.6.3.1.

I started to power off and the tablet told me I have no OS (obviously).

It then asked me if I wanted to install Super SU. I said Yes. It installed (apparently); then, the tablet turned off.

Booted back into TWRP -- still unable to select the SDcard. I have to say that this SDcard has never been used on this tablet. I just use it for extra storage for my PC.

I appreciate more advice. Getting worried now. :(

Thank you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Possibly the microSD is not formatted FAT32?

Or are you trying to use he dock SD? That won't work unfortunately. TWRP cannot access the dock SD.

The easier way would be to get a microSD and use that.

I have not tried this myself, but you should be able to push the file to the tablet via ADB.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
ADB sideloading might be a way to do it, but first: What file system is the microSD formatted? TWRP likes FAT32, and says it has issues with exFAT on 64+ GB cards on their website. They also say you can *try* NTFS, but I doubt that the recovery itself would actually read NTFS. However, you might have formatted it NTFS in your computer....
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
I was using a Micro SD card on the tablet itself.

I appreciate it bern! I haven't touched ADB in so long (it's not even installed right now) that I wouldn't know where to start with it.

Thank you, guys!

I believe the card was formatted NTFS since I'm using it with a Win 8 machine. I'm going to reformat it as FAT32 and try to connect it again.

(Gonna take some time as I have to backup other data before reformatting.)

I'll never make this mistake again. I promise! :(

[edit]

I found this re: ADB Sideloading. Doing my homework now. Thanks for the tip guys!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317986

[/edit]
[Asus Transformer TF700] calvinb1:
Sbdags,

Really nice job everything running smooth for me so far. Just an fyi ... Looks like the build.prop file wasn't updated with the new build number. It still shows 5.1 for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
If it makes you feel any better, TWRP (2.6.1.0) went goofy on me too, and neither would it install the new ROM nor load my perfectly good backup. I had to reboot the tab too to get it working.

If Bern doesn't post back about adb sideloading, I can also give it a shot for ya, but I'm betting that formatting it FAT32 will do the trick. Also, have it already in the tab before rebooting, and TWRP should auto mount it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Sorry, but mine says 5.1.1
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
[MENTION=2155137]johnlgalt[/MENTION] [MENTION=4968172]berndblb[/MENTION] ... thank you both!

You're right ... reformatting FAT32 fixed the problem. I'm now flashing & quite relieved!

And, no John, your pain doesn't make me feel any better. I'm glad you recovered! :)

Bern ... sorry for wasting your time with the ADB process.

I sincerely appreciate your efforts though, guys. :victory:
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
yep. looks like CTM overwrites some of the new icons. i guess not too big a deal if the underlying program is the same with just a new icon.

sbdags, can you verify if it's just the icons?

here's the app drawer with 5.1.1 & no CTM flashed and have all the new icons plus the previous one with 5.1.1 + CTM 1.9
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I too bet reformatting the card will do it.

Just for future reference: Easiest is to put the file you want to push into the same directory as your adb.exe (or move to it's directory with the cd command)

Open a command prompt and type: adb devices

Just to make sure you have a working connection between tablet and PC. It should return the tablet's serial number.

Then type: adb push exactfilenamewithnospaces.zip /sdcard/exactfilenamewithnospaces.zip

Took only a couple of seconds for a small xls file...
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Thank you, berndblb! :) I copied these instructions over to my notes for future reference. I appreciate your time! Travel safely! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Your not wasting my time [MENTION=3918753]butcherbird[/MENTION]. You give me a reason to get off my lazy ...behind... and try something I wanted to practice for quite some time :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
adb push just moves files. adb sideload actually runs through the installation, IIRC.

To make adb work from anywhere, just add its full path to the Windows PATH system variable - then you don't have to worry about copying files to the adb working directory.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Well, the good news is the tablet's enema really clean it out, and now 5.1.1 is remarkably fast. Thanks again, guys! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes the icons are stored in the apks so if you flash CTM it will inject some of the old icons back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] calvinb1:
I should have mentioned I am running the deodexed version. What version are you running? I double checked the build.prop in the zip file and it shows 5.1. I'm going to download the odex version and check that one to make sure I'm not going crazy :)

Edit: Confirmed... Odex version has the correct version number in the build.prop file. So looks like it's just the deodex version affected.
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
+1 DeOdex US version showing as 5.1
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
5.1.1 does not yet include ET?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes it includes ET, just not a newer version that LMK is still cooking up ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yeah I forgot to update the build.prop version. I applied the TWRP fix, just forgot to add.1 to the deodex versions for the TF700 and ME301.... Remembered to do the TF300 and TF201 :cowboy: :silly:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Thanks to [MENTION=3971563]workdowg[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2155137]johnlgalt[/MENTION] for the file mirrors! :good::good:

First post updated ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] calvinb1:
No worries. It was just an FYI for your next build. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
yeah, no worries. thanks for developing for this tab!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Questacoatl:
update from 10.4.4.25 and 3.4.6

How can i update from 3.4.6 and 10.4.4.25/Odex ? :eek:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Follow the instructions in the first post? ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Questacoatl:
yes,....

I will do so.

At first i don't figure it out, because my english is not the yellow from the egg. :laugh: :D ;)