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[Asus Transformer TF700] dishinit:
I for one, am really appreciative of the continued effort & improvements of Chromi-X...

The 5.2a Deodex version with that's v6oc kernel has re-birthed my 700

and made it the tablet I've always wanted & expected it to be when I bought it.

Sure I would like to have the latest & greatest & fastest (is that a word?) but my budget won't allow it......

This is the next best thing........Thanks again.......
[Asus Transformer TF700] lartomar2002:
I agree with "dishinit".
[Asus Transformer TF700] butcherbird:
And then my life as a broke TF700 user will have no meaning, and I'll have to kill myself. Or work more ... hmmm...
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Lol. My TF700 isn't going anywhere just yet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnnytraveler:
Not a noob, just old, so I have to ask the following.

Is the intent of Rom2sd so that I can dual boot roms, or does running cromix off the extSDcard via Rom2sd make the tablet smoother, ergo less data lag; or is it for both.

Sent from my CroMiniX TF700T Tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
[MENTION=518363]sbdags[/MENTION], I've enjoyed reading and learning the in's and out's of installing your Rom on the TF700. I'm just about to the point of unlocking mine as the limited warranty is about to run out and one could say I have not found any problems that will need fixin'. I'm seeing that I am going to have a lot of options to choose from during the install and I think I have a grip on most of them. The choice of which kernel to choose, stock, _that, your's or hund's, each of which does a few things differently, options, speed and the like. If I start out with the stock Asus kernel, is switching over to let's say _that's OC kernel just require running the install again from TWRP and selecting his? I read in the second post about about the kernel installer, but I don't think I want to get into all the enabling of the performance tweaks like data2sd, cache3sd and the like. I also don't see any explanation of how one goes about using the kernel installer. Is there a guide somewhere in the thread?

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] drewski_1:
i'd say both.

dual booting, but it's smoother because of the crappy internal memory I/O speeds.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ruud Westerhout:
OK, makes it more clear. My office does not appreciate private IT equipment, so both are privately used. When they lye next to each other I always pick the fastest.

The 700 is now cleaned from all different accounts except from Google and has one task only.

Once again, I really appreciate what You do for this community, my question was not meant to spread anything negative.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ozark_8125:
Hey all - any ideas about not being able to access SD card? Notification flashes for a second that sd card inserted, then it disappears, and is not accessible from the file manager. I am able to access the card via the file manager in twrp.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ppzoid:
You've probably chosen that's kernel v6 when flashing the new Cromi-X? It has issues of not showing the sd if formatted ntfs or exfat. I think you're supposed to head over to that's kernel thread to report this, if this is your problem at all.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Nothing negative taken mate. :)

I work in IT and soon BYOD bring your own device will be global standard. ;) I'm surprised your company aren't aware of its benefits.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
BYOD, ... then came with your coffee, bring back a chair ... and what else :p

The company MUST give you everything to work, that´s their responsibility :D

( but OT )

Thanks SDBAGS, I also considering to buy a TF701, but wondering if it is worthy :silly:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Best thing to do first flash is leave it with my default choices. You can always reflash and tweak later as you don't lose anything when reflashing CROMi-X.

The kernel installer works exactly the same way. Kind of a ROM flasher but just the kernels and some tweaks.

Good luck and welcome aboard! :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
In this day and age BYOD makes far more sense.

Is the TF701 better? Yes, undoubtedly. Is it worth the upgrade? Probably.

Can it be rooted without unlocking?

Currently not. But I'm sure that will come.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
What about the build quality I read so much about? Any problems with the tablet/dock connector?

I am sorely tempted - but totally turned off by folks returning the third replacement???
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Mine is fine. Tab build quality higher than the infinity I would say. The dock hinge is lose compared to the infinity but it does nor cause any issues.
[Asus Transformer TF700] MHotovec:
The build quality on mine is fine also. I have had since about two months after they came out and I've never had a problem with it. EXCEPT for the latches on the tablet that hold it to the dock. Those broke off after a year or so, apparently they are plastic and not as strong as they should be. The lesson there is always pick up/move your docked tablet by the dock, never by the tablet. The dock still works fine, I just put some tape in the hinge to make the tablet fit nice and snug in it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ruud Westerhout:
I am in IT too, but BYOD is forbidden for now. I actually only recently heard about it watching an MDM presentation.

Future will change our policies for sure, just not clear when. But next thing will probably be, BYOD yes, but no root or jailbreak devices.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes we don't allow jailbroken iPads. But we do allow rooted android. We control everything via Juno's pulse and require users to go out and then back in on a secure juniper connection.
[Asus Transformer TF700] fsured:
I also experienced what you had. It was just constantly force closing when ever the OS tried to load it up. I originally just installed the update over the previous version of and this is where the error originates. When I restored back to my working copy of the system and tried the update again the force closing issue was present. Uninstalling the app and reinstalling didn't work either. I figured a wipe and clean install would be the next step and I had my back up if it didn't. It worked fine with the clean install. Something in the application doesn't play well with a dirty install of 5.2a.

I'll have look into Kii keyboard. Never heard of it and may like it better.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
We meant the build quality of the TF701 ;)

I also have the broken pins. You may want to have a look at post #52: http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33624

Ingenious little fix for that annoying problem. I'll try it this weekend
[Asus Transformer TF700] enigma2446:
Getting "failed to open zip file" when installing cromi Rom. Bad download maybe?

< Coming to you live from the planet One X >
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Interesting. With FSync enabled and _that v5, I am not seeing any real improvement in performance between my internal install and Rom2SD. Should Quadrant's I/O result be higher on the external SD ROM? I can get a low 7000 I/O on the internal ROM but don't seem to be able to break 6000 on the external. Maybe its the SD card, although it is supposed to be fast: "SanDisk Ultra 32 GB microSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s."
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes my files are signed so if you get any errors they have not downloaded properly.

Don't just use quadrant to measure performance. Try using the tab whilst installing apps from the play store. That will test the io performance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Maybe sbdags did mount all the mounting options as your internal SD...:) I have not run the Rom2SD yet and just guessing...:confused:
[Asus Transformer TF700] enigma2446:
Just out of curiosity the install instructions say to just flash the Rom In twrp without wiping anything first. Is accurate? Sorry I'm used to doing wipes before new flash.

< Coming to you live from the planet One X >
[Asus Transformer TF700] MHotovec:
Oops :)

And thanks for the link!
[Asus Transformer TF700] houtx2:
That's exactly why I too want to try rom2sd. Loading apps from the play store is the pitts. Locks up practically everything until finished.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lartomar2002:
With 5.2a the "sorry, Google keyboard has stopped" notification has started popping up again? And I do not have it installed.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jupppo:
Strange. My Kii Keyboard also ANR's from time to time. My configuration also slows down after some days of use and I need to restart, Haven't had that with the prior versions.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
You can do a clean install if you want, but if coming from stock you may not need one. If coming from a non stock ROM you will definitely need to wipe first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Thanks, defaults it will be. I am growing weary of all the crapware and the lagginess of the Asus default OS. Really looking forward to all of your improvements!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
I have tried to install ROM2SD 10 times without success. Followed the instructions in setting up external SD. I have the 3 partitions, can read the FAT32 partition in Windows. Put the SD into T700, install from TWRP choose ROM2SD, but no matter which ROM I use install cannot mount the external SD. It just keeps installing to internal storage. I'm totally at a loss. Any help would be appreciated. :confused:

BTW when installing full CROMi it reads external SD as -1GB
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Talk me through the steps?

You should install CROMi-X normally, let it boot.

Then you install again but choose option 4 on the kernel screen.

Where does it say SD card -1mb? Sounds like the card hasn't been formatted correctly. Did you use gparted like in post 2?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
OK I'll start from scratch again as I write. Have just wiped internal drive and looking at CROMi install. ON opening page gives me the details version etc. At the bottom SDCard size -1 MB...External card at this stage.

BTW yes used gparted to format my 32GB SD and it shows the 3 partitions as described.

I've rebooted now with SD inserted and about to install for the second time using option 4

Loading as I write and optimising apps

How can I tell if its loading from SD?

One other thing, might have used option 3 previously; could that have been the error?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
_that has published a new version of his kernel : thatv7 wcich correct microsd issue of v6.

I've installed it but no choice of cpu frequency like in v6. Is that option coming from cromi-x integration of that's kernel by sdbags ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes that is something I added ;) Just install version 6 in CROMi-X and then install v7 kernel and it should keep the setting.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Option 3 is only good if you already have a working rom2sd ROM installed ;)

If it says SD card size -1mb something is wrong. It should be telling you the size of your sdcard fat32 partition.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Looked at it again and not showing me the fat32 size still -1MB but I can see SDcard fat32 partition under removable after booting.

What would be the quickest/safest way to confirm booting from SD card? I've used 2 different boot animations. Remove from dock and see if its loads with original animation?

Also removed SDcard booted to recovery, started install CROMi and sure enough it shows -1MB...any thoughts?
[Asus Transformer TF700] srjgrg1:
does anyone know how to make games compatible on this device...games like asphalt 8 and gangster vegas doesn't show up on play store.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
And your question is relevant to this thread because......?????
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Try installing CROMi-X with 240 DPI as this forces the store play store to be installed. If thery don't show up after that then they are not compatible.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
ROM2SD

I really enjoy this ROM; it ticks along nicely but disappointed that I've had no success with the ROM2SD process. I have an 80 MB/s card, wiped everything (except internal drive), reformatted the card maybe 20 times, tried some of the files _that's written, miniCROMi and still no joy with ROM2SD. Hopefully this will be resolved for me with future builds so I can further experience the amazing work of our developers. Good work sbdags; I guess I'll just have to wait for now. Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] Felborn:
I have been with Cromi-X for some time now, and it has turned my TF700 from a paperweight machine to a a usuable products, but a good ROM can only go so fare with bad hardware it seems. I really wonder if some deviced are way worsh than other, my sister in law has a TF700 as well, and compared to mine it actually performs decent with stock ROM.

I have two large issues with mine, one is closing programs. At times it can 15-20 seconds to close the browers and icons start populatin my wallpaper. Second annoying thing is keyboard popup, when I'm surfing and click the adress bar to type a link, the keyboard can easely take 10-15 seconds before it pop up, and when it does it usually lose half the letters when I start typing straight away, it needs another 5 seconds before I can actually type without losing letters. It's always fast and responsive after a cold-boot or a normal reboot, but it needs a reboot every other day to stay somewhat lucid. Lag does seems to kick in somewhat suddenly, I can put it away in okay condition and when I pick it up later, it's horrible to work on until I do a reboot. And if you dont think 20 seconds is a long delay, time it, do a count to 20 and see just how long it actually is, it's painfull to wait for the icons to start poping up after I try to close a program or something.

I'm a fairely easy user as well, I do webbrowsing and forums true tapatalk 95% of the time, I very seldom try games or suchs.

Anyway, I have been wondering if I should try out the data2SD option, get a fast card and see if that will improve my tablet. Does the tablet work smoother using the card instead of the slow memory Asus blessed us with, and any good guesses if it will resolve my issues? If I decide to try this, what specs should I be looking for in the card?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Ah it sounds like you have one of the extreme cards? Unfortunately they don't appear to be compatible with the TF700. What is the brand and model?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
I'm enjoying your latest ROM, the 2 last issues I have ;

1. he well known drain issue when docked. ( Asus ! wakeup )

2. Tablet very slow when Market's update(s).

Otherwise, close from perfection.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes I agree and #2 is resolved with data2sd or rom2sd ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
I'm using data2sd, but I still have issue #2

Envoyé depuis mon ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T avec Tapatalk 4
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Have you tried freezing Google+ to stop the battery drain? Apparently, that has worked for multiple people...
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
I do not install Google+

( and there is no drain in tablet mode only )
[Asus Transformer TF700] mikmock:
SanDisk MicroSD Compatible?

I wanted to clarify the "compatible" issue with the SanDisk "Extreme" 32GB MicroSD card. I am using it for strictly Data storage i.e. Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures & Backup Folders without any Rom2SD or Data2SD features and it works perfectly. I am assuming "Essentrix" is talking about the SanDisk card and also assuming you are strictly talking about Rom2SD & Data2SD compatability.

I was thinking about trying Data2SD but realistically I have never had any issues with my tablet that have been reported on this thread and it runs so well I have adopted the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy.

FYI...I have always flashed with a Factory Reset Wipe, chosen _thats Kernels (v6 -1318), Fsync=Off, Browser2SD, GPU Rendering plus Xposed Framework w/GravityBox, Greenify & Android Tuner and can confidently say that my Tablet = Perfection (no skip no lag no stutter)

Thanks CROMi-X Crew :good: :good: :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
That's a very similar setup to what I am running ;) :good: But yes it seems the extreme works well but has difficulty with data2sd and rom2sd.
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
I've always wondered, why is the zipalign apk's unchecked by default?
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Because I zip align system as part of the rom, so all that will be done is data. It slows down boot up time by about 30 secs if you enable it and I would imagine that in this day and age most apks from the play store are zip aligned already.
[Asus Transformer TF700] smalis:
Dock has nothing to do with it - are you referring to Dock SD card? Rom2SD refers to external MicroSD.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Ah yes thanks for pointing that out, I should have made it clear that data2sd and rom2sd ony work off microsd cards in the tab itself. It can't support the dock SD Card. I think you have found [MENTION=5205651]Essentrix[/MENTION] problem.
[Asus Transformer TF700] aleitch:
Maybe it's just me but for some reason my Browser has started behaving strangely since the last couple of versions of CROMi. There are times when I have to reload a website three times to get the page loaded. It's like the browser doesn't even try to load the page until I force it to. The first refresh maybe will load the top banner on the page. Another refresh clears the page again. The third refresh loads the entire page.

Anyone else see this?

CROMi-X 5.2 a US Deodexed, -that's kernel OC 6
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Not seen this myself. Latest version is working so well I haven't even bothered to start the next update yet ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
SanDisk SDHC UHS-I. Fast card but didn't realise it had issues with the tablet. Have an ultra as well. Might swap them between devices.

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Ouch and there you have it I reckon. Will make the change...
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnnytraveler:
Installed rom2sd. For the first time, I didn't struggle installing apps from the playstore. Thanks sbdags!:p Another donation coming on Thursday for Thanksgiving holiday here in the states.

I did something wrong though, and need some help. My 'emulated/0' is the 1 gb ext4 partition. (last of 3 partition on my extSD) so I'm quickly running out of space. My micro sd is the fat 32 partition (first partition apx. 16gb). I don't seem to be running or using the 2nd partition which is the 40+gb ext4 partition. What did I do wrong?

Here are the steps I took to install:

Gparted my extSD. #1 fat32 16gb; #2 40gb ext4; #3 1gb ext4

All 3 parttions were set up as primary. No special labels given.

Installed rom twice. First time as normal, 2nd time selected option #4.

Using hunds et kernel.

Flashed cromix-mnt-rom2sd zip.

That's where I'm at now.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Xparent Tapatalk
[Asus Transformer TF700] Essentrix:
Truly legendary! I had no idea as I've only had the tablet for a few days. That was the issue. This thing is now a bomb! :) really appreciate the patience and assistance with the noobs... And as for your ROM sbdags, you just jumped another notch in my admiration. This thing is moving; great work mate!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Hmmm I'm not sure. Are you sure it's not using the second partition? If you go to settings and storage what does it say? I never tested it fully on Hunds so possible there is something up there. You only need the cromix-mnt-rom2sd.zip if you are backing up or restoring to/from rom2sd.

Try switching to that's to test it.

Great isn't it. Glad you are getting it all sorted.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Maybe your sdcard isn't fast enough? What is it?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I am running miniCROMi off a class 4 card just fine.

But something doesn't make sense here:

16gb + 40gb + 1gb = 57gb

If you're card is 64gb - where's the rest?

Edit: I think I know what happened here. I just formatted a card in Gparted, messed about a bit and ended up with the

fat32 partion as /dev/sdb1

the large ext4 partiton as /dev/sdb3

the small ext4 partiton as /dev/sdb2

That's probably how your /data ended up on the 1 gb partition.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nevertells2:
Fresh my memory, don't you risk data corruption if you have an unexpected crash with Fsync off?

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We have an opportunity for a learning moment here. Would you be so kind as to explain what zip aligning the system is and why you do it?

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thibor69:
[Q] Partition sizes for ROM2SD on a 32GB card ?

I am getting ready to re-flash CROMi and ROM2SD on a 32GB MicroSD. I see in the installation instruction's it states the following:

14.	FAT 32 : Size 16GB – this will be /dev/sdc1 in gparted and will be your sdcard for storage in Android

15.	EXT4 : Size 42GB – this will be /dev/sdc2 in gparted and will be your /data partition in Android

16.	EXT4 : Size 1GB – this will be /dev/sdc3 in gparted and will be your /system partition in Android

That is great for a 64 GIG card, but with only a 32 GIG card what would be the best sizes for the 3 partitions ?

(I usually have around 50 apps/games and around 7 gig's of books I need room for)

Cheers all !

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[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Fsync is risky if system reboots or crashes unexpectedly.

Zip aligning is for each apk file. An apk is actually a kind of compressed zip container.Some files inside the zip (png, jpg, xml) are compressed and some are stored in there non compressed state. When you run an apk theoretically the android system it has to decompress the file to access these. Zip aligning optimizes this process and uses less ram.

http://developer.android.com/tools/help/zipalign.html
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Just adjust the the numbers accordingly so you could go

8, 21, 1

Or

12, 17, 1

Or

4, 25, 1

Do you want more space on the card for backups, storage or more space for data like apks?
[Asus Transformer TF700] ChefChaudart:
A class 10, SANDISK Ultra 64 Go

Envoyé depuis mon ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T avec Tapatalk 4
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
Brightness?

Is there a way to make the lowest brightness even more dim? I recall that certain changes were made in the rom for brightness settings, but not how to adjust. Specifically I find that in total darkness, the screen is too bright even at the lowest setting. Is there something I can do to adjust this?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Thibor69:
Ok I got it. I need more space for storage (movies/music) So I should bump up the GIGs

on the first partition I assume. So 17, 12, 1 would work ok ?

Many thanks for all your work my friend :highfive:

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Great site for learning !! Thank you for the url ... I cant stop reading now :D

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Cheers
[Asus Transformer TF700] tiernan22:
I completely agree. Gravitybox let's me take it down to 5 and then I run screen filter to get it where I want. It's not ideal and I'm sure there's a better way. I'm just lazy. I'll be curious to hear if anyone has a better solution.
[Asus Transformer TF700] acraigl:
I just tried an app called screen dimmer. You can set your preferred brightness (dimness?) then use its toggle widget to enable/disable the setting. Not bad, but still think it would be optimal to have the 'correct' minimum be set by the native controls.
[Asus Transformer TF700] johnnytraveler:
Reinstalled using _that v6. All good now!! The 40+gb ext 4 is now my internal. The 16gb fat32 is my external and the tablet's internal memory is /sdcard i. Am I right in understanding that with rom2sd, the tablet is booting off the extSdcard and not internal? Is that why it's so much faster?

Sent from my CromiX TF700 Tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] sbdags:
Yes it is booting and using the sdcard for data and system as well as dalvik and data cache. ;)