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[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Wow... Every time I think that my TF700 just can't get any better, [MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] releases a new version of CROMi-X that blows me away!!

Just upgraded to 5.0.1 and things couldn't have gone any smoother ("dirty upgrade"). Love the new CROMi Control app as well.

Great job [MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] - I will be sending you some more beer money soon - it's *well* deserved!!

Thank you, [MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION]!

FYI - the only "issue" that I had was with the Google Keyboard constantly cashing (like others have already reported). I simply un-installed and re-installed and the problem seems to have gone away.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Try wiping the cache and dalvik cache but I don't think that will help.

Were you using one of hunds kernels with fsync off by any chance or have you used it? If yes then I think your data partition may be corrupted somewhere.

This has happened to a number of us now and the only fix is to chose the format data option in TWRP. You will lose all data by doing this so hopefully you have a good nandroid to restore from on your external SD? If not you can attempt to copy your nandroid over adb or to you external SD via TWRP terminal.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Love that you are working on this. Will there be another thread to start visiting soon?
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
I was on 5.2.4 when the above solution worked. As soon as I formatted data & re-flashed 5.4 again, the sync problem re-occurred. Used the same above steps -- did not fix the issue. Back at square one in 5.4. :crying:
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Definitely not interested in Apple or WIndows - I want to stick with Android for sure. I started off using Apple devices and I would *never* go back since I've experienced Android. Just need to find the right Android device... As far as I know, there isn't a true keyboard dock for the iPad anyway, just bluetooth keyboards...
[Asus Transformer TF700] huy_lonewolf:
From the top of my head, HP has a whole range of products for you in the form of detachables, ranging from Windows to Android (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/detachables/products.html?jumpid=va_r11260_go_envyx2). On the Android side, HP has the Slatebook X2 with Tegra 4, 2GB of RAM and a full HD screen, some would say that is the better compromise than the 2560x1600 on the tf701 since it won't affect game performance. Ironically, if your only requirement is the keyboard dock, the windows camp can offer you the most number of choices, almost all windows OEMs have some sort of detachables. And if you need really fast storage, SSD drives on Windows is your only answer. Why isn't there an Android tablet with an SSD drive? I would pay for one.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Wow - that HP Slatebook X2 looks *really* nice!! I think I found my next device! Now I just need the $400! :) I'll have to check out some reviews, but one thing that I really like is that it looks like the battery is removable, which would be AWESOME - I love devices with removable batteries. Running out of battery power when out-and-about? No problem, just replace it with your fully-charged spare! :)

Thanks for the info - I had no idea that HP sold this sort of device...
[Asus Transformer TF700] kansasboy001:
the state book is nice, but here is n way to root or even connect to a computer.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
Just curious, you're wiping data via recovery prior to installing 5.4?

I think after work I'm going to get 5.2 back on there, see if I have any sync issues and if not, then dirty flash 5.4 over top and see if I still lose sync if that's the case.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Oh crap - that's a major issue (no root). Don't really care about the ability to connect to a PC (I never do that anyway), but lack of root is a deal-breaker for me... Thanks for mentioning that!

Anyway, I apologize for taking this thread so off-topic. If anyone does know of any other Android tablets with keyboard docks, please don't hesitate to PM me, though - I would appreciate it. Will start doing some research myself as well...
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Hey, guess what happened this morning when I plugged the charger into the tablet only.... vvvvv...reboot. I don't use ctm, only no sd notify. First time ever...
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I personally don't care for the keyboard docks, I have my Asus TF700T in a leather adjustable carrying case that keeps it light weight and functional. Very functional with CROMi-X 5.4. I can see why people would want a keyboard dock, and visa versa. I use my desktop sometimes but hardly ever use my laptop anymore, but have it as a backup in case the desktop crashes. Sorry for being a little OT, but I will stay with android and if I was looking to replace the Asus... see post 4774. :)

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What kernel are you using?
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
In my sig... CROMi-X 5.4 _that8...
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
My bad, most of your sig does not show in the app I use.
[Asus Transformer TF700] NapalmDawn:
" is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 with 3GB RAM"

Tasty!
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
Actually its a typo because the Snapdragon 801 is 2.5 GHz the 800 is 2.3 GHz :) it seems to be the only new 10 inch android tablet slated this year unless you count Samsung's 2014 Note.

Edit: I was mistaken. 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 with 3 GB RAM is correct on this tablet. :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Since this sync problem has popped up, I am formatting data via TWRP before installing. I am not dirty flashing, for the time being.

If John is willing, perhaps he can give you the same copy of 5.2.4 ODEX that he gave me?

[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] & devs ... I simply ask you to be opening to the slightest possibility that a well-intended tweak may have accidentally caused a conflict. The issue with my Google account exists only on the TF700 and can be fixed in 5.2.4, but not in 5.4 (will retest that case again tonight).

Thank you, folks. :)

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I have to ask ... with all this interesting discussion about alternative devices & no consideration for the TF701, I take it the verdict is out on the TF701: guilty of more shoddy engineering? Is it as bad as the stock TF700?
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
[MENTION=972963]jtrosky[/MENTION] - I'm with you all the way on this post.

As for Adding Gmail to the regular Email app, I never use the regular email app - but I think you meant to direct that comment to [MENTION=3918753]butcherbird[/MENTION] :D

So, it is something with 5.4 that is not with 5.2.4, Hmmm.

Which kernel are you using?

Again, agreed. No crapple and I don't think I am buying Windows 8 for my desktop so when my license for Win 7 expires I'm moving back to *nix (probably Gentoo) and so no Windows phone for me either (although I am slightly - just slightly - tempted by the Nokia phone with the 42 MP camera, so a comparable device with extremely high end parts in it as a tablet would not be out of temptation parameters for me either lol).

God, you sound like my long lost twin. My phone is (still!) a Motorola Droid BIONIC - and I have 2 stock batteries and 2 Extended batteries. I'm still good for over 48 hours without needing a charger, 2.5 years after I bought the phone and batteries.

I hate that most devices are moving to sealed batteries. I've seen plenty of reviews for various devices that claim "XX usage under heavy usage," and I seriously doubt they ever have a quarter of what I normally have running on my mobile device at any given time. Between social media, Gogole Play books, magazines and Music, plus weather widgets, Soundhound and Shazam, an a host of other things that run almost constantly, I guarantee I can make most batteries wimper in fear. But my battery life is about 3 times better when I am on my WiFi connection at home than when I am on my 4G around town....

Yeah, bummer, no root = no deal.

I'm willing to let anyone get the old cROMi-X 5.2.4 (both Deodex and Odex) but I'm only providing one time download links to anyone who needs it for testing via PM only.

As for a setting, it might be, but until more people actually wipe data and test as opposed to dirty flashing we won't know. I'll try this afternoon when I get back home.

As for the 701 - like I said, shoddy NAND Flash = no deal.
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
Not a big deal for me as I have a copy of 5.2 deodex on my PC at home. So like I mentioned, since I'm back on cm11 right now, I'll do a full wipe, install 5.2, see if I have the sync error on my personal account, and if I don't, I'll dirty flash 5.4 over and see what happens.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Sorry for the bad info. I could not re-create the fix in 5.2.4 this morning -- I even cleaned out data on a bunch of other apps. I had 2-step verification on this time (don't think 2-step was on last night when I tried sbdag's suggestion in 5.2.4). Just turned 2-step verification off and will retry tonight. Really got to get to real life work now. :(

Sorry.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kansasboy001:
Have you tried my instructions, I had a similar problem with cm11, and the complete wipe fixed it for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
I don't know how, but if things slow down late this week, I can try. I only have a win 8 laptop, and I saw the warnings against using Win 8.

May have to get a little netbook as an emergency replacement for business. ;(
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Or just boot off a Linux Live disc on your thumbdrive....
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
How many people have this problem exactly?
[Asus Transformer TF700] kansasboy001:
I used the instructions with windows 8 and it worked fine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
My windows 8.1 laptop works fine also.

BTW with _that's help I think I found a way of having a CM11 rom on internal with ROM2SD support so CROMi-X can be run off the card :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Now, *THAT* is awesome.

but I think I'd rather stick to cROMi, myself :P
[Asus Transformer TF700] slbp180:
Just to keep butchbird and anyone else curious in the loop, I did a clean install of the 5.2.2 deodex I had saved, and confirmed sync was working properly. Then I did a dirty install of 5.4 over top, and sync was still working.

Beats me where the issue was, but dirty flashing solved my sync issue. I don't see why people have such hesitation when it comes to dirty flashing. I can understand when a rom has had a major overhaul, but even then I'll opt for dirty flashing 9 out of 10 times, and only do a clean install if I run into issues. Just IMO... But glad to be back on cromi-x!
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Usually it shouldn't too much of an issue, but dirty flashing can, in some rare instances, cause very hard to troubleshoot errors and issues.

I dirty flash when upgrading versions of the same ROM unless there is something in particular I want to test that requires a clean install.
[Asus Transformer TF700] timeline62x:
does youtube not work at all for anyone? can someone link me to a possible fix? mine crashes the instant it opens
[Asus Transformer TF700] workdowg:
Uninstall the update. Sbdags includes as a system app and updates with each new Rom release. Sometimes YouTube titanium, and esfile explorer get mussed up when you update from the playstore.

From my LG-G2 DeBloated Stock 4.2.2
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
At least a quarter of a million people. Think of the children, sbdags. The children. :)

Peace, tranquility and working sync make life worth living. Amen.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Capture a logcat of trying to log into your Google account or of the sync process please.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
pcj21 put up CTM 2.4 which fixes the reboot issues. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2227572

There were extra edits for the dock battery that I didn't realise had to be done :o
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Thank you ... I used catlog to record these ... in Cromi-X 5.2.4 because that's what I happened to have installed.

In the first recording, I tried opening the Play Store using the Google account that wasn't syncing at the time. The tablet just shows an error about not being able to communicate with Google servers.

After the recording, I deleted the Google account, started catlog recording & added the account again. And, what'd ya know ... the account synced.

I can either dirty flash 5.4 & see if the account still syncs.

Or, if you'd like, I can Format Data, flash 5.4 and (likely) record the problem as it re-occurs.

Muchas gracias, senor!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Need them from 5.4 mate so I can check against changes. Cheers!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Snah001:
Did you take a look at the Dell Venue 11 Pro with baytrail soc?

It has a battery you can change easily and it does, with mobile dock, about 20 hrs on video playing.

Since the TF701 was a big fail for me (had 4 of them but had to return all) I am still looking for a follow up for the TF700.

For now this is the only tablet based on the "transformer" principle that is an excellent candidate for following up the TF700. But.....it comes with full Win8.1 so when you don't like that it is a non issue. For me it would be a near ideal candidate and all reviews from magazines and users (for the baytrail version!!!) are very promising but it isn't that cheap, although Dell gives an immediate pricecut, but it is more an extension of your laptop/pc when working with MsWord, Excel etc. and it has an excellent screen.

So maybe you should take a serious look at that.:cool:
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Thanks but I'm really looking to stick with Android. While I would choose a Windows tablet over an Apple tablet, I'm really not interested in moving away from Android at this point.

I may have to eventually give in an just get a "regular" tablet and use some sort of bluetooth keyboard-case to make it function like the TF700... But, I will really miss the function of the TF700 keyboard dock... I'm going to try and hold out in hopes of a true TF700/TF701 competitor though. I've read "leaks" about a Toshiba device that will have a keyboard dock (Toshiba AT10LE-A) - hopefully something will come of that.

I've given Asus more than enough chances and I'm done with them for tablets. I had the TF101, TF700 and the Nexus 7 (which is built by Asus). Even my Nexus 7 is now having charging problems (takes FOREVER to charge it now - seems to be a very common issue with them).

Asus has some obvious QC issues - both hardware and software-wise - they left the TF101 is an almost-unusable state with the last firmware that they released for it (random reboots). Overall, I think the TF101 was actually a better device than the TF700 though - it didn't have the serious performance issues that the TF700 has...

Thankfully, [MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION] has made the TF700 a usable device - without him, I think I would have dumped it long ago. Sounds like the TF701 isn't all that much better. Not giving Asus another sale for the TF701 - just won't do it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sparksd:
I have Bluetooth keyboards I have used with my Nexus 7 and Motorola Xoom and while they work well they are missing the other amenities that the TF700 dock provides - additional battery, powered USB port, more convenient power plug placement, and it doubles as an attached case (as opposed to being a separately carried accessory). I too would like an alternative to the TF700T but there really isn't anything quite like it in the Android marketplace. And I agree, CROMi-X has made my TF700T usable for me; until I flashed it, I had stopped using the device altogether.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Thank you for being willing to take a look at the logs! Formatted data & re-flashed as you requested -- this time, my Google account is syncing. :good:

Maybe a Google engineer was passed out drunk at the terminal for 2 days.

I have to say ... once our CROMi-X tablets stop working as you intended, life starts to feel like ****. I was --> <-- this close to buying a Dell XPS 12 for work this morning, but maybe now I can hold off.

(Don't laugh guys ... that XPS 12 is a pretty sweet machine, if you rely on Windows & portability like I do.)

Logs attached anyway.

Thank you all again!!! :highfive:
[Asus Transformer TF700] huy_lonewolf:
To be fair, from those reviews that I have read, the HP Slatebook is a real performer, some people even claiming that the Nexus 10 did not even hold a candle to a stock Slatebook, which really surprised me. It is a shame that there is no custom ROM and PC connection. To an average customer, I would say the Slatebook is among the best choices. I am quite sure that there are no other Android tablets with keyboard besides the Slatebook and tf701. Windows is really your only option for the moment, unless you can wait for the next Transformer with Tegra K1. There was actually another Transformer-like tablet called Transformer Book Duet, which runs both Windows and Android on an Intel Core i7. I was super excited about Android-IA and how Android will perform on an Intel Core i7, but apparently Google threatened ASUS not to sell the Duet, hence we may never see it in real life.

So, to sum things up, unless you are willing to make a compromise, either to go with Windows or live without the keyboard dock, you really have no other option at the moment. In the event that you are willing to go without the dock, you should consider the Xperia Z2 tablet. Snapdragon 801 + 3GB RAM is the best combo you can get right now. The Note 3 makes all Android devices I have used look like pieces of junk.
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
Any idea why Google blocked the Duet? I was willing to pre-order it. Really disappointed me that Google blocked my perfect machine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
I agree and for me it would be the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. Its scheduled for release the 31 of this month in the US and still no pricing on this product yet. :(

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/tablets/xperia-z2-tablet/#tabs
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
Don't forget an additional SD slot as well. That is huge meaning you can actually ahve a second microSD / Add an SDCard and still use hte USB port for a UFD or external drive.

With no connectivity to a compute, and no customization, both jtrosky and I would be left out in the cold. We cannot root the device, so, for me at least, that leaves me without 10 apps that I use almost regularly on my other devices. For him, it's probably like 50 :P

It does look nice, specs look like they are going to kill. I may consider this one in the future as a second tablet....

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I had not heard of the Toshiba one - going to research it now....
[Asus Transformer TF700] Snah001:
Well forgot to mention that the Dell Venue 11 Pro has a Usb3 connector in the tablet itself next to the microSD slot and it has a battery you can easily swap for a full one when empty.

You are right that no one offers a tablet with dock and extra battery just Asus and Dell atm.

Sent from my Asus Infinity TF700 with Dock
[Asus Transformer TF700] Gudders:
I have a general question on kernel io performance. I have tried that v7 v8 oc and hunds 3.4 oc. (Latest ones). I get a much more consistent and higher cpu performance in antutu with _that kernel, including better stability. However I get a much higher io score with hunds. I can notice the difference in io on a day to day basis. Antutu just seems to back up the feeling i had. As far as i can read both kernels are using row scheduler, which should be the best. What am i missing here in terms of a trick?

Installed to internal with fsync on i get about 17300 antutu score. However hunds will deliver 30% better io. I mainly notice when multi tasking, which I do a lot.

Thanks.
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
All this info is okay, but let me say this one time. Since I started running with CROMi-X it is like I have a new tablet! Without sbdags, _that, and a few others involved here, I would have tossed this piece of $@^+ work in the trash it was so bad. Thanks guys.
[Asus Transformer TF700] z3r0-c001:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION], any teaser of the new developing KK ROM ? :)

Maybe a printscreen of the homescreen :D ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] NapalmDawn:
For those talking about not wanting to come away from Android on their tablets, think of this.

A windows 8 pro tablet running bluestacks. Best of both worlds :D

Also, for those who miss docks, full keyboards, etc try this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windroid-Wi...210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d075b2b7a

It's a nifty little device that uses full size USB to steal your computer's mouse and KB and route it to the tablet. Think of it as a KVM switch without a monitor swap. Prior to coming off my docked TF201 for my TF700, this is what I would use at work. I plan on using it again on my TF700 but lately I've put more time in on the phone instead of my tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
:confused: Did I accidentally click the wrong thread or is there a database error in the forum mixing posts of random threads? :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] NapalmDawn:
Nah you're right. We got off topic. I will say that I ported my TF201 dock over to my 700 and it got a little water on it. Now when I hit space I get an extra C all the time and some other random characters get tacked onto key presses. Going to move my TF300 dock over to it and try to open up this dock and hopefully fix it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
How about a changelog so far.... (?) ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
So all is good in the world of CROMi-X again!? :angel::D
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
All is good on my end. I did a 5.4 full install and have now realized that I abhor half of the ASUS apps included with the stock ROM. And the wastage of my resources!!!

I've got the new and improved CTM as well as my BlueSpere ready to install, but 2 questions:

When using CTM, does it matter if I use DEODEX or ODEX?

When installing the BlueSphere, can I daisychain it after installing CTM, or do I need a reboot in between?
[Asus Transformer TF700] z3r0-c001:
Dude, can't wait to test this CROMBI-kk :)

Hope it will be same CROMI-X look, performance, stability but with KK :)

Any improvements in usability due to the KK working better even on smaller RAM machines ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
All is wonderful, except I have no idea if it is going to happen next time (every time?) I flash an update.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
So start dirty flashing lol
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
So what is a really solution solving your issue in your opinion? :laugh: Maybe, it may help other users in the future...;)

BTW, can someone please explain to me the differences between full wipe and format in the custom recovery? I believed that they are different but users are using those terms as an interchangeable, LOL...:p
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
wipe does not include /data/media so pics, vids, mp3s etc remain

format data wipes the internal sd card - all of it
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
CTM does odex or deodex - so it auto detect what your rom is and uses the correct patches and file to theme it ;)

I think PJC said you should boot it once first - not sure why though. I'd daisy chain it in TWRP :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnlgalt:
I'm daisy chaining it lol.

TF701 wallpapers .zip is still failing to install....
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
You are correct...:good: However, when I did a full wipe including my /data/media, it took less than 10 seconds to complete. When I formatted my SD, it took almost a minutes...:confused: If they are doing exactly the same thing, they should consume about the same time...:confused:

Oh well, it is not that important any way, haha. As long as it works out for users, then it is all the same....:laugh:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
ah ok that question.

one deletes the files (wipe) the other uses mke2fs to format the partition