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[Asus Transformer TF700] Darnell_Chat_TN:
All I can say is, I was ready to GIVE UP on this tablet before trying ROM2SD. I had tried Data2SD before, but it always gave me some issues. ROM2SD has my TF700T working like a regular tablet :cool: . I did have to do one run of LagFix after getting setup with ROM2SD, but after that, things have been the best ever.

When I first got the TF700T, I didn't really notice the lag. But the more I used it, the more the lag became more evident and more unbearable. Asus went cheap on one component and we all have carried the pain for that.

Finally, we have relief via ROM2SD :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Jeffruby:
when you ran rom2sd did you do system too?
[Asus Transformer TF700] wpbear:
What's with the loading preint and the Linux penguins between boot and the asus boot image?
[Asus Transformer TF700] JoinTheRealms:
Its a feature of _thatv6, framebuffer console and pre-init for stuff like rom2sd etc
[Asus Transformer TF700] langbat:
It gave me a fright when I first saw that. Thought something had gone wrong .
[Asus Transformer TF700] Darnell_Chat_TN:
I used Option #3, which is mentioned in post #2 here.

First I had to load the compatibility mode option, then before reboot I flashed again with option #3.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thibor69:
ROM2SD MicroSD Card ?

Just curious as to what MicroSD cards you guys are using that are running 5.2a WITH Rom2sd ?

Is the speed of the MicroSD card really important ? and what would a good speed be considered.

So far out of all my MicroSD cards the fastest one seems to be:

SanDisk Ultra 32 GB MicroSDHC C10 / UHS1

I don't think our device (ASUS Infinity) can use/benefit from UHS ( my Galaxy 4 does ) but anyway,

I am getting around 20 MB/s Read and 12 MB/s Write. Is that a decent speed for ROM2SD ?

Also .... has anyone tried the newer SanDisk

Extreme

64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-I yet ?

It is around 2x the price of the 64 GB Ultra !!

Thank you for any input.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
I dirty flashed 5.2, with hunds et, fsync off and rom2sd on a 16gb class two SD card. Been using my tablet for the past two hours straight without any issues! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I thought that sbdags removed the ET from the Cromi X v5.2. I have the latest ET v1.2 and v1.3 on the way. Please PM for the v1.2 if you want to try the newer version.

Some testers reports back with a minimal lag or stutter a little bit when installing apps from google play comparing to v1.1. It is a big improvement on the governor and scheduler optimization. Oh well, you can report back when you are going trying it...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thibor69:
Class 2 !! really ??? do you happen to know what your transfer rate's are on that class 2 card ?

Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
I just had to double check, but I definitely installed Hunds ET OC 3.4.0, and I just installed a few random apps and didn't notice any stutter.

I'll no doubt hit you up for that 1.2 though.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
I do. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Some "class 2" cards are faster at *random* access than some "class 10" cards.

What's really interesting for running an operating system on these cards are not only transfer rates but also things like "number of concurrently open writes", "block erase time", "block size", "wear leveling algorithm" etc. - unfortunately all these parameters are unpublished and nearly impossible to find out.

For A LOT of background info read this:

https://wiki.linaro.org/WorkingGroups/KernelArchived/Projects/FlashCardSurvey
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
I should add that I've had Seeder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lcis.seeder) installed on all of my devices for a few months, and although some people don't notice any improvements when running 4.0+, I notice a difference when its not running.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I have played with it for a while. It improves the speed a bit without any tweaks. However, if you test it on Cromi with the ET, you will see the speed loss...:( I believe that the binary module is not for the tf700t. The purpose of the seeder tweak is to improve the entropy available. I have that tweak in the ET without using the binary module. You can check it in the v1.1 or v1.2. I forgot which version that I start increasing the entrophy..:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
ET is still available in 5.2a. It's version 1.1 though. Can you send me 1.3 to test please. I never said I was dropping support for it, all I do is force data journaling on which stabilizes the tweaks a little. And reduces risk of corruption. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I thought that I sent the v1.2 ET to all the requests from my PM. :) Maybe, I missed your your user name...:( I am sorry about that.:o. I am going to send you the link right now....;) I am still testing the v1.3 for stability because I reduce the

r/w time a lot to improve the lag when installing apps from the google store. I will send it to you when I am done with testing...:)

Thanks,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Cheers mate. Maybe I missed it in my sea of pms. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] ghenarys:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] Hello, during 5.2a installation, I saw that your rom can be install on SD.

So if I want to try some 4.4 rom, I have to install it on my TF700T and install yours on SD (with 3 partitions).

How to choose the rom to boot on ?

thx in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] houtx2:
Isn't that the sdcard directory on the tablet? Shouldn't the path say removable/sdcard?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
I've currently got 5.2a installed on my internal memory. If I try rom2sd will it retain current settings or does it require a clean install?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Right there is some confusion to how rom2sd currently works.

Right now:

1. Your internal ROM must be based off stock, use a stock kernel - thatv4,v5,v6 or hunds

2. If you want to run CROMi-X or miniC off the SD then you just flash them and choose the option (you have already partitioned in gparted and ideally you should match kernels)

3. If you want to use a CM based ROM (I tested CM10.2 and CMB) then you have to use _that's guide to flash his 3 files like this:

a) flash the preinit script and rom2sd1 file

b) flash cm10 based ROM and do not reboot

c) flash rom2sd2 file

d) reboot

I don't know if it works with 4.4 but 4.4 is going to be you rom2sd ROM ;)

You can restore a nandroid backup to rom2sd like this.

Backup normally in twrp

Flash that's rom2sd1 file

Restore in twrp which will now restore to your rom2sd partitions

Reboot.

Vice versa works as well. :)

Otherwise you would need to wipe rom2sd by flashing rom2sd1 and then wiping

I might include all of this in the options next time ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] kbboykin:
I'm still confused. If I have CROMi-X 5.2a installed with Hunds v3.4.1 beta, I cannot install CM 10.2 to SD using _that's guide? Sorry, if I'm dense. I want CROMi-X to ALWAYS be my internal ROM and the "tryout" ROM to run from the SD.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Once again thanks for the quick response with clarification. Much appreciated mate.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
You're correct, and apparently I didn't selected it when I navigated to that directory.

Write is 3.73MB/s, and read is 17.21MB/s - still no complaints. :svetius:
[Asus Transformer TF700] jupppo:
Thanks for the new Version. Unfortunately Thumb Keyboard doesnt work anymore....
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Does for me... I flashed dirty, but the prior install was clean.

Do you get an error? Or is it just not appearing? Maybe the settings got updated?

Possible you'll need to nandroid and clean install to get it working.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jupppo:
Strange, tried that already. It simply shuts down when called
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Reinstall the app, maybe? What kernel are you using? Perhaps a conflict? I'm on _that's v6.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Narsil:
Buggy CROMi settings ?

Hi,

I opened CROMi settings to change browser's hardware keyboard behaviour and after reboot, I'm stuck on boot animation.

I've tried a dalvik wipe, but it doesn't help ... suggestions ? (I'm running 5.2a)

Thanks,

Diego
[Asus Transformer TF700] jupppo:
I am also on v6. App Reinstall way my first try.

I switched to Kii keyboard now. Thanks anyway,
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I did put a warning up on the last version not to apply the cromi control settings from within the app. Unfortunately you missed it so I'll post it again. The only fix now is for you to wipe data or if you can get to the micro sd card I can send you a file that can wipe the cromi control settings that you could test for me?

It could be that the keyboard hardware button is not compatible with the TF700? [MENTION=2675647]elesbb[/MENTION] has a TF300 and I'm not sure if anyone tested in on the TF700.

I never tried it on Hunds kernel - try it and report back! :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
[MENTION=901642]Narsil[/MENTION] can you try flashing this to see if it fixes your bootloop please. Hopefully you have a microsd to copy it onto.....

[MENTION=901642]Narsil[/MENTION] - actually in the version of CROMi-Control I include there is no setting to change the browser hardware keyboard.....?? Where and what did you change?
[Asus Transformer TF700] mikmock:
Thumb KB

I had the same problem "Unfortunately Thumb Keyboard stopped working" message...In case someone else has this issue I first flashed CROMi with ASUS Kb instead of Google Kb, usually use Google for default. I tried everything, i think anyway :confused: so I re-flashed and picked Google Kb as I always have before and had no problem with adding Thumb Kb as default. IDK if ASUS doesn't play well with others but Thumb Kb has a pretty cool setup for a Tablet, it has the arrow keys unlike Swift

Hope this helps someone else out.

CROMi-X ROCKz! :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
Need to install at least google keyboard and maybe asus keyboard. I had the same problem until i reflashed. With keyboards.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Hmmm I'll have to bear this in mind. It might be the other libraries that I remove which each keyboard that causes the issues ??
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
I do know, when i use thumbs kb, Google keyboard starts up in background after being greenified.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
OK that is good to know.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Narsil:
Didn't see nor find the warning ...

I wiped already, so it's too late for testing, sorry.

But, anyway, did I do something wrong : Build number still says TF700 CROMi-Xenogenesis 5.2 - 10.6.1.27.5 WW ODEX (not 5.2a), right ?

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Small questions about LagFix :

- Is it safe to trim /system on this ROM ?

- How often do you run it ?

- Do you reboot after trim ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
The build number is correct - I didn't bother changing it for such a minor update.

As for Lagfix there is no benefit running on /system. System always gets formatted on every install so it is already running optimized. Then you basically don't so much with it - no writes or deletes really. Where as /data is constantly being updated.

Personally I'd run it one a week to one a month and I always reboot after about 20 mins (the app takes longer than it says it does).
[Asus Transformer TF700] mikmock:
ditto that, same scenario with greenify.
[Asus Transformer TF700] newageoutlaw:
So now that 4.3 came out for the 700t, will this rom be updated to that build?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Tegra 4 vs Tegra 3 - the two are not interchangeable.

Believe me I tried!

I'd have to create a proper franken rom and I don't have the time to put into that with all the bugs you would get. Plus the TF701 has a much higher resolution and Asus have deliberately skipped lower res options in the apks which means I'd have to edit every single apk to fit our screen.

Now is the TF701T faster than the TF700T? Yes definitely. It's smoother and feels very responsive.

Are you really missing much from 4.3? No not really. 4.4 is much more interesting.

If Asus do a 4.3 for the infinity then I will develop a ROM from it....

:cyclops:
[Asus Transformer TF700] Darnell_Chat_TN:
For all the issues with slow storage, it would be nice if Asus gave us at least 4.3 AND 4.4.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vnphatbuddha:
hmm interesting....don't understand how come so many are having problems with 5.2a. It's running perfectly on my tab with no bootloops or other issues that users has stated and my thumb keyboard is working normally. Guess it's a hit and miss on these bugs
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
The ET v1.3 for ET Users!

Since johnlgalt is MIA, just kidding, he will be offline for a while so he can not upload the ET for me. I can not wait to share some goodies with our TF700t users so I have to post the ET v1.3 here for you guys...:) Before you download the ET, please read the warning...:good:

Warning: This ET is very experimental tweaks and I do not recommend for someone are looking for a stable kernel to use this ET and this is only for someone is already running the previous ET...:) However, new users are welcome to try out to see what the ET does for their tablets.. If you have a problem with the previous ET, please don't try it because I have no idea what is causing the issue...:(

For the current ET users:

1. Download this file: "Hund_v3.4.0_ET_V1.3.zip"

2. Backup your system and wipe dalvik and cache before installing the v1.3

3. That is it and if you have a problem installing it, please go to the Possible Fix below for a solution

For new users:

1. Download this file: "Hund_v3.4.0_ET_V1.3 - NewUsers.zip"

2. Backup your system

3. Format your data partition and wipe everything on your internal SD

4. Install Cromi X Rom and select the ET during the installing process

5. Restart your device when it is done

6. Boot back into the recovery and install the ET v1.3

7. If you have a problem, you can see the Possible Fix below for a solution

Possible Fix:

1. Format your data partition and wipe everything on your internal SD except your System

2. Reinstall the ET v1.3

3. It should work from this point. If it is still not working then you have to start the installation all over again.

4. If it is still not working, then you need to restore your back up and forget about the ET...:(

Good luck and enjoy...;)

This ET has to move to the General Discussion Forum, please go there for any questions and answers or discussing about new tweaks for our TF700t.....

The link is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47660844#post47660844
[Asus Transformer TF700] Drenus:
[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION], ET v.1.3 is running butter smooth! App transitions seem a lot snappier. And no trouble with installation. Thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks for the first feedback...:good: I am glad that you like it..;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Very encouraging! Maybe you should have written: "new users are welcome to try out to see what the ET does TO their tablets" ?????? :p

Man! I can't stand it that I can't flash right now! I have a lot of catching up to do......:sly:
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks my friend. I like you to try it but please read the warning because it is there for a reason....:( However, you can learn how to use rom2sd to run my ET...:p. Just kidding and cheers...:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] tiernan22:
Agreed. This one feels extra smooth at first glance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks a lot to all the testers for the feedback on v1.2 so that I can improve the ET to this state...:good: I hope that you know who you are and very appreciated for your time..;)

Thanks,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] jupppo:
LetLeKnow,

why don't you make a seperate threat for your kernel mod?

It is a bit confusing seeing these subjects mixed.

Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks for the advice..:). I have talked with sbdags how we are handling the ET. The answer is because it is a part of the Cromi so it is better to keep all Cromi users in one post instead of switching back and forth between the two different posts...:) I will PM him again...;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
I'm happy for you to have your own thread mate :) Looking forward to testing 1.3 ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks for the opinion...:) I will do that...

I will post a thread in the general section for questions and answers on the ET..

Thanks everyone,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] woekje:
He was not talking about the TF701 but the TF700T. In your changelog you say "the new TF700T JB4.3 Asus Stock", I think that is what causes the confusion.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Asus only released it for the TF701 so looks like a typo. My changelog only refers to the boot animation.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Sorry for the noob question but what is ET? Is it a tweak for Hund kernel or a modified Hund kernel? From what i can see it is pretty popular and is an option in the ROM install. Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
The ET is stand for extreme tweak. It is the tweaks for internet, rom, and kernel. Currently, it is only applied to Hund's kernel because _that does not want it in his ramdisk..:)
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I thought that most of your tweaks would require Hundsbuah's kernel anyway... but with both kernels you can release ramdisk mods as a separate preinit script that installs in /system/boot - no need to repack kernel blobs.
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Sorry if I missed it, but where is the most current Rom2SD flashable zip file?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I have said so many times already. These tweaks will probably work on most of the linux kernels, not particular Hund. These tweaks will not change or add anything new to the kernel except changing the setting. The reason that I picked Hund's kernel from the first place was because I was running Hund at the moment...

Yes, I agree with you on the preinit script. I am getting old and have a minimal time to spare with on side projects so it will take me a while to learn and adapt to new things...:) Cheers.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
If you want to install CROMi-X as ROM2SD it is included in the installer ;)

If you want to flash another rom like CM or CMB to ROM2SD go here for instructions :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2501129
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Outstanding!

BTW, Deodex mirror 2 is a bad file, only 89 MB.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
Never heard of the new "TRUNC8" compression method? :silly:
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Is that real? All I know is that I tried flashing it with signature verification, and if failed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
No he's pulling your leg! Trunc8 = truncate.... anyway try another mirror. I think mirror two is hosted by [MENTION=3971563]workdowg[/MENTION

Also remember you need to partition your card first before going to rom2sd. Instructions are in post 2.
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Aaaahh! Sorry, 3:30 PM here and my mind is already slowed! ;)

I did partition the MicroSD, installed to internal, booted to Android, booted to recovery, installed to MicroSD, and booting now. Preinit taking a while, but I will be patient.

Edit: Should preinit "setting up for ROM2SD" take more than a minute or two?
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
No, it should take less than a second.

In case your tablet is docked, you should now be in the pre-init shell and can type Ctrl+D to continue.
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Thanks.

Got stuck on preinit because after the ROM2SD install, my microsd was borked - booted to recovery and all the folders in the FAT32 partition had nonsense character names.

Reformated MicroSD with GParted (same as the first time), FAT32 14 GB, EXT4 14.7 GB, EXT4 1 GB, all primary, will redo the ROM2SD install and keep fingers crossed.

UPDATE: My fault - when I did the first install, to internal, I did regular install instead of Rom2SD compatibility mode - on that screen of Aroma, you have to scroll down to see Rom2SD compatibility mode, and I just missed it.

So, starting over - reinstalling internal in Rom2SD compat mode, then will install to external.

Do I need to boot to android between installs?

UPDATE: All is well, rocking ROM2SD!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Understood. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers

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One other question on ROM2sd. Am I correct in assuming with this method we wind up with the ROM installed both on the internal and SD but operating from SD in docked mode? Just getting my head around how it works. Thanks in advance.:)

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Have installed now. How do I confirm that? Under about tablet? Will it simply show as 3.4-oc+? Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
For those watching battery stats, a new update of Google Play is being reported as a battery hog. I guessing it will be fixed soon, so don't blame the rom this time. Maybe this isn't the first time.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
I tried flashing CTM 2.1 on my external SD Rom2SD install by first flashing cromix-mnt-rom2sd.zip. Everything flashed, butI did not see the theme changes after reboot. Did I do it incorrectly?

UPDATE: This worked with the Rom2SD1.zip file from _that's thread. Should the OP be edited to include this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] I'll fix that deodex link now... I was in a big hurry and didn't double check like I always do...

Edit: I'll have to do it after work. My server crashed at home....

From my LG-G2.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
For this version, I did not update the information on the build.prop so it still shows an old version if you check it...:( I will update the information on the next release...:) For now, if you want to check, you can go to the 50cleanTWEAKS and look for the "tcp_congestion_control=westwood" then it is the latest ET v1.3.

Would you please ask about the ET question on this post?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47680287#post47680287

It is officially moved to the General Discussion Forum...:) I don't want to cluster the Cromi thread...:) Thanks...
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Deodex download link #2 will be good in about 30 min.... I'll triple check in the future. :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Using Rom2SD, if I disable FSync on the external SD installation but not on the internal SD installation, and, while running on the external SD, the tablet crashes such that I get some sort of data corruption and can no longer boot to the external SD, will I still be able to boot to the internal SD installation?

If so, the internal install can be used as a kind of failsafe.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes but in testing I saw no benefit to disabling fsync on external if your card is fast enough.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ruud Westerhout:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION], how do You motivate yourself supporting the 700 if the 701 is standing next to You? I find it great but difficult to understand. Even your effort would not get it up to the speed of this new beauty. My old 700 is waiting for a 'backup task' while the 701 gets all the attention.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Hey all, just to satisfy my curiosity, when I hold down power and volume down to boot to recovery, the first selection RCK, what does that stand for? I've never seen that explained anywhere, so just thought I would ask here, thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
RecKovery. I guess.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Hmmm... I use the TF700 for work ;) And the TF701 for play. I still find the TF700 really enjoyable - probably cos I understand more of its inner workings.

Plus until we get a working recovery for the TF701 and 4.3 there's not much to develop.

I'm sure things will shift with time.