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[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Updated Cromi-X is completed!

A quick question for all testers and ET users, does anyone has problem with a slow down after using it for a while with my new tweaks? I saw a lot of concerns about this issue but I don't hear any feedback on this topic...:) It would be nice if some users give a comment on this slow down issue, thanks....

BTW, I just finished updating the Cromi-X v5.4 with my new tweaks. No more cleaning or editing when you install this updated Cromi-X. I will leave this new ROM to [MENTION=4968172]berndblb[/MENTION] to decide when [MENTION=983642]bernd h[/MENTION]as some spare time to write up new instructions how to use and change setting on my tweaks. If I have time, I may give a brief explanations of what I did and how to change them according to users' settings and usages..

Maybe, I need some testers before actually releasing it....:) What do you think, [MENTION=299789]Bernd[/MENTION]?

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I do not see that slowdown until a few months after the initial flash, so time will tell. ;)

Just for the record guys: LMK has the resurrected CROMi-X all ready and neatly packaged, bow and all, but he won't give it to me 'cause he wants me to actually LEARN something. :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:

So I'm going to have to slog through the updater scripts and try to adapt them to the new incarnation of this rom.

Don't hold your breath - this could take a while :D:silly::rolleyes::cool:
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt11601:
Hi Everyone,

Thanks a lot [MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] for these tweaks (and thanks to the original developers quoted earlier in this thread). I'm thinking about switching from ZOMBi-POP to this ROM. Are there any special steps I need to take? I'm currently on RC1 with data F2FS.

Thanks a lot.
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Well, for the moment your partitions have to be on ext4 to install the original CROMi-X. That will change once we have the final version ready but for now you have to have evevrything ext4. So:

Format data (which will turn it to ext4)

Flash CROMi-X 5.4 with Hunds ET kernel

Select only a minimum of apps in Aroma - only what you really need to have in /system

Boot the rom, but don't do any setups. Just let it settle for 10 minutes or so.

Convert data (and cache - your choice) to f2fs

Flash LMK's tweaks, reboot

Flash the patch, reboot

Go through setup as normal

Do the cleanups as described in this thread, grab the flash version LMK posted and install it, install you apps and enjoy.

Most of these steps will be unnecessary once we got everything in one neat package to flash. We are currently working on editing the Aroma and updater scripts, but we're both pretty busy - I can promise no delivery date ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] antoniojr86:
First of all, thank you guys! I follow what you write and I installed tweaks and patch without the double reboot. Is it the same? Or have I to re-patch?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
If you applied the patch right after my original tweaks zip, then it should be fine. Whatever you applied last will take effects...:) I hope that you did not applied my patch right after your ROM installation....:D You should apply my tweaks before applying my patch, just to confirm.

How is it running on your device? If it is running great and without issue, then your device may be properly tweaked. Please keep your eyes on [MENTION=4034449]Bernd N[/MENTION]ew neatly packed ROM...:good:

Cheers,

LMK

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Did you get your device up and running with my new tweaks? If you have any issue or questions, please feel free to ask us...;)

Thanks,

LMK

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I thought that you volunteered for this, please don't blame me for all the messes.....:p

You should take a week of vacation from work and get this ROM release, hahaha.......:laugh::p:crying::cool:, just kidding... Thanks for all your time and helps, [MENTION=299789]Bernd[/MENTION].

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Very fast ... too much actually and some hot reboot

Dear all,

I had installed and follow all your indications and the tweaks also and I must say in term of speed it is amazing comparing to the last ROM I tried.

It works well but too much well ... I face two issues which are very frustating as far as now I can use my tablet again

(I kept it aside one year by waiting your post ;)).

1 . First is about sensitivity of the screen, by any touch I do it goes two quick and open the element

I am not able to select something to drag it (on the Home page) or enable the multiple selection (EFS explorer for instance)

2. I have faced a lot of Hot reboot each time I try to copy, or move or save something from/on my USB Key or SD Card ... (not on a specific app)

the tablet freeze and then reboot

If you have any ideas about those two points I will be glad to follow your advices
[Asus Transformer TF700] antoniojr86:
[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] I did all as you wrote, the only "error" is that I didn't reboot when I flashed your tweaks before flashing the patch.

The ROM is very good, it's a bit slow when the tablet start, but it becomes faster when I start to use it. I don't use Apex, because I have Nova Launcher premium. Is it the same? When I applied your tweaks+patch and I restarted the tablet browser, settings that you wrote to change (scrolling, wifi....) are again like factory settings. Have I to change them again? Could that settings have an important role for performance?

Grazie

Ciao! Antonio
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
It is the first that I hear users says that it works too well.....:D

Hmm, I can reduce the responsiveness of the device but it also reduces the responsiveness on other aspects too including opening apps or browse through stuff on your device. Is that what you want? :confused:

How big is your USB and SD Card? Do you use "exfat" on both SD and USB? Hund modified the exfat module before releasing the last of his kernel version and asked users to test it for him. I recalled that some users experienced this issue and others did not. I will find sometime to look into this matter, thanks for reporting the issue....;)

Could you try to move or copy files to your internal /data/media to see if it has the same issue or just your external media? Looking forward for your answer...

Edit: Could you go back into the twrp and Un-mount the /data partition. You need to navigate to the Terminal under Advance folder and run this command: "fsck.f2fs -f /dev/block/mmcblk0p8"? After it is done, all the checks should be "Ok". If there are more "error" during this process, you need to run the command again until there are no more "error". Please report back what you see, thanks.

Cheers,

LMK

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It should be fine if you did not reboot between the tweaks and the patch....:)

Did you format your /data partition when you installed the Cromi-X v5.4? It seems like you did a dirty installation.....:) Your device is eventually getting faster as it goes because it is cleaning all garbage and dirty blocks as time goes..

It should be fine. However, every launcher behaves slightly differences depending on the users' experiences.

Those settings prevents the wifi goes into the low power mode and can not get out of that state. You should go back to check and verify if those settings are there and only need to set it once and they should be set. ;)

Could you do me a favor? Could you go back into the twrp and reinstall the "Patch" and wipe "dalvik-cache and cache" before rebooting to your system? You should see the android is optimizing and building your dalvik-cache before going into the lock screen. Also, if you could, could you please paste your build.prop here so I can take a look at it to see if it is an updated build.prop.

Thanks,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
I'll try and let you know thx :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I think that I am able to go down a knot for the responsiveness on the tf700. So your issue #1 is solved.

I tried to format my external SD to exfat for diagnosis on your issue #2. Sure enough, the exfat module does have an issue. I always use data2sd and formatted my media in fat32 and don't have any issue so far. For now if your USB and external SD are not bigger than 32GB, then you can temporary use fat32 until I figure out what is going on with the exfat module.. I will get back to you when I have a better idea what is going on. Thanks for the issue reports,

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
I don't see problems with the current touch screen responsiveness at all. I wonder if he has an entirely unrelated problem with the digitizer....

Good find with the exfat module though.. So no exfat external media for now...
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Dear both,

Thanks for your info and help and so here is some results :

[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION]

I have execute the Terminal command you ask fir and no pb was reported > everything OK

regarding the issue off copying files, I have some more info about my config.

I have 64Go MicroSD, 64Go SD permanently installed and I use 4Go USB to copy some files (4 small PDF) with ES Explorer

The crashing scenario is when I try to copy from the USB to the Micro SD or SD directly but if I do it from USB to Internal and then Internal to Micro SD for instance it works

So it seems the issue appear only when I copy from USB to external (Micro SD or SD) because I have done the invers (Micro SD to USB) and it works ...!?

[MENTION=4968172]berndblb[/MENTION]

I will try Nova launcher to see if it is not related to Apex ...

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update > even with Nova Launcher it is still very sensitive ... Is there any way to setup this parameter of the digitizer ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I noticed the exfat format issue on my external uSD as well. I am working on it and hope to find a solution....:fingers-crossed:

I don't have any idea how to change the sensitivity of the digitizer but you can reduce the frequency of your GPU to reduce the responsiveness of your device.

Go here and change it yourselves with a reboot: "/system/ect/cpu2.sh" and change these settings in the "cpu2.sh". Look for these two lines:

logi "echo [COLOR="Red"]1350[/COLOR] > core_cap_level"
echo [COLOR="Red"]1350[/COLOR] > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_level

Change "1350" to "1185" for 520MHz or "1290" for 600MHz. Please report back if it helps, thanks.....;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I may be a little aggressive on the I/O throughput optimization and r/w optimization.....:mad: So the kernel may go into the panic mode or has a heart attack....:rolleyes: When the kernel is panic, it reboots the device. It is just my theory and need more tests to prove it...:) After reverting it back to the previous settings, it seems to work but I still need [MENTION=958593]poulch[/MENTION] to test it out for me. Wish me lucks....:fingers-crossed:

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Hi LetMeKnow,

What do you mean ? remove the patch ?

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I juste have done the downclock :) of the GPU to 600Mhz and it seems to be very much better and not so much impacted the overall reactivity, just a bit more smooth.

Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
No, please don't remove the patch. It is on my side to fix this issue....:) The reboot seems to reduce with my fix but it is still there once in a while. So it is not the root caused of the issue. I will look more into it when I have some spare time.

It is good to hear that it works out for your first issue....;)

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[Asus Transformer TF700] silverchairbg:
Hey guys, could I install the latest cyanogen for the TF700t over F2FS file system? Would that benefit the tablet and make it work smoother? If not, are there other ROM options that would be KitKat and work with F2FS? Any suggestions appreciated!
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt11601:
[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] I haven't given it a try yet. I decided to wait until the 5.4 is re-packaged. Looking very forward to testing this out.
[Asus Transformer TF700] iateshaggy:
[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION], i finally got around to installing crombix and the tweeks. as of right now my tablet is running super smooth. i'll let you know in a month if it is still the case. thanks for everything.
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Wake-up issue when pluged on the Keyboard ...

Hi LetMeKnow,

I think I have another issue ... :(

When my tablet is pluged on the Keyboard it is very hard to wake it up, means it take few minutes before it react

(I have try everything power buton, unlock key on the keyboard, enter, volume key, tap ... )

but without the keyboard it is OK the power buton wake it up imediately

Any Idea ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Are you sure it has anything to do with the keyboard? I do not see that bug. My tablet turns on fine using the power button when connected to the doc EXCEPT if I push Power right after the screen timed out. That's when I also get the long delay (more 1 min than several) for it to come back on. I rebooted a number of times thinking it was stuck but you just have to wait.

So my bug scenario is: Screen times out due to lack of activity, I push the Power button, it takes approx. a minute for the screen to come back on.

This does not happen if I turn on the tablet after sitting there for a longer period of time.

I believe this bug was already in the original CROMi-X- if memory serves me right. My workaround is to increase the screen out time in Settings.

Sorry guys, I've been very busy and my repacked rom did not even flash :D

This is all new territory for me and will take time to sort out and to learn. For now I think we should rely on LMK to provide the rom zip... We're talking about it...
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Thx Berndblb for this clarification, actualy your right I think it is same for me as you mention.

In my case I can manage by just put the sleep time to 'never' and manage myself manualy to put it in sleep mode or by closing the tab on the keyboard.

I'll let you know any other issue on this if any.

By waiting this amazing integrated packaging you mention ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I don't have a keyboard so I can not test it for you on this issue, sorry....:( However, I have run into this issue a few time if and only if there is an active app or game is running and the device is going to sleep. It takes a while to wake up the active app/game before the unlock screen appears.

Maybe, you could test this out for me to see if it helps. You may want to bring your screen back home without any app/game is running and then let it goes to sleep. Then you can try to wake it up with a power button to see if you can duplicate the issue that you mentioned above.

Second, what launcher are running on your device? I am using Apex so it may be different on others launchers.....:)

Thanks,

LMK

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I can not duplicate the issue with the sequences that you mentioned above. I believed that you set up your device slightly different than I recommended. For example, ADW launcher instead of Apex.....:D

You are correct about the bug on this issue. Actually, it was even worse than a minute. It was call SOD or Screen of Death......:crying:

What do you expect when you drank a few cases of beers and tried to repack the Cromi-X? :rolleyes: It would be nice if you could send a few beers over here so I can drink and work on this repack as well....:cool: Please don't pass an empty can of beer to me. You need to get the repack completed and everyone is waiting for this repack to be done....:o

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I got the fixed for the exfat filesystem. I will upload it shortly and would recommend everyone who is testing my tweaks to patch this issue, thanks......

1. Please backup your /system, /data, and /boot in twrp before proceeding with this fix. A friendly reminder.....:D

2. Choose the correct fixed zip either Only "Data_f2fs" OR Both "Data-Cache_f2fs"

3. Install it in the twrp likes other patches

4. Please wipe the "Cache" and "dalvik-cache" after the installation is completed

5. Reboot and enjoy

6. Please report if it fixes the hot-reboot when you are using the exfat systemfile on your uSD/SD/USB drive.

Thanks,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] poulch:
Hi LetMeKnow,

Small test from USB to SD :

Before Patch > Fail

After Patch > Works Fine :)

thank you very much for this, I'll let you know if any other issue
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Hu? I was describing the same issue!

I doubt that it's the launcher, but I'll give it a whirl. Although I'd rather live with it than using Apex :p

Hey, hey! Let's not discuss my vices in public, ok?

For the record:

1. It was a few six-packs not cases!

2. You live in the city with the most breweries in the US and you have a supply problem?????

3. Never cans - always bottles!

:p:p:p

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Good work Eric! Just tested the kernel patch for data on f2fs only and it works. No reboot when copying to the microSD.

I am going to give it another shot and try to repack the zip with the new blobs.

I'm stone cold sober btw
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Thanks for a quick feedback....:good: Hopefully, it is a good fix.....:D

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Now I see the commitment and look forward for a good news......;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] OlivierToebosch:
Asus TF700 speed issues

as I'm nearly done with the speed of this tablet, already dreaming of a replacement, I think it would be more reasonable to do a last try. I understood Asus did choose a wrong ram quality... So yes count me in for a bit of an explanation about how to recover the full quality of this tablet!

best regards,

Olivier
[Asus Transformer TF700] bx3m:
[MENTION=1365132]OlivierToebosch[/MENTION]: You will not be sorry, read this thoroughly and you will feel like you have a new tablet in your hands
[Asus Transformer TF700] floripaoliver:
file not available?

[MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION]: Thank you for your tips and help. I also would like to do the changes you suggest on my tf700t. I tried to donwload your custom file from the beginning of this thread but it seems offline or at least I get an error when I try to download it. Would you mind adding it again for us?

I also have another problem. I updated my recovery to TWRP 2.8.7.0 and installed Cromi-X Decodex 5.4 Signed (I think this was the version I suppose to use) and selected the options mentioned here in this thread. At first all worked fine and I was be able to install all but once I reboot I get the error message "Encryption Unsuccessful" and I can only reset again. I did reinstall already everything twice, also wiped several times everything.

What I am doing wrong here?

thank you in advance,

OIiver
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
I uploaded them on page #2. You need to choose a correct SKU and either "/data" using f2fs OR both "/data and /cache" using f2fs.

By guessing, you installed a wrong zip for your partition using f2fs. I think that you installed the "Data-Cache" zip and only format your /data partition using f2fs. You need to format both /cache and /data using f2fs in the twrp in order for it to work. Or you need to install the Data_f2fs zip if you only want to use f2fs for /data partition. Please let me know if you still a problem.

Do you know how to get around your device to clean up old files and update your DPI? If not, I can help you to set it up properly so you can have a better experience for this old device.

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] floripaoliver:
Ohh yes, now I understood... I did see the files you attached but thought there was another file needed. Now it makes sense :)

I also understand the problem with the error I had before. I used the cache/data file but only my data was f2fs. How ever I did unfortunately convert my data to ext4 before I did read your post and now tried to convert both cache and data back to f2fs but now I get a new error that I cant convert my data to f2fs for what ever reason. I was be able to convert my cache to f2fs but data complain with a "Unknown MTP message type 1 / E: Error chagning file system"

I would be happy if you can explain me more about how to clean my device and update DPI. I have little experience with all this, I did already setup some custom roms etc. but pretty basic only and not really in deep stuff. But I am pretty comfortable with those things and write code on daily bases for other purposes. I would love to get your input on this....

thx you for all your time and dedication to help us out here....
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
Hmm, did you try to format both partitions at the same time? You may want to format one partition at a time....:)

I will get back to you with some information after work. I can not do much at work except for answering some quick questions...:o

Cheers,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] floripaoliver:
LOL, nope I did one after the other.

Here is what I did....

1. I wiped all partitions

2. I changed CACHE partition to f2fs which worked perfect.

3. I tried to change also DATA partition to f2fs but got the errors

mkfs.f2fs -t 1 -r 16384 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 process ended with ERROR=1

Unable to wipe '/data'

Unknown MTP message type: 1

Error changing file system

After this I tested a lot around and messed my entire data partition up, I was not be able to mount or format data at all anymore but with the help of adb shell I was be able to rebuild all partitions again to normal. So my current situation is that I have all default but cache partition is formated f2fs. Now I am stuck because I guess I need the DATA partition to be f2fs as well but get the error as explained. In the meanwhile I read a little bit around and try to solve....

Take your time man, no hurry.... I am glad you help me anyway
[Asus Transformer TF700] LetMeKnow:
In your adb shell: try this cmd

adb mkfs.f2fs -t 1 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

Good luck,

LMK
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Which TWRP version do you have?
[Asus Transformer TF700] floripaoliver:
Sorry guys, was late yesterday...back now....

The command: adb mkfs.f2fs -t 1 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 does not work for me at all. if i use i get only the help from adb running through the screen like i would type only "adb".

I use TWRP v2.8.7.0 fresh installed.

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I got it...

I flashed KANG TWRP TF700T 2.8.x.x and with this Recovery I had zero problems and was be able to format/change my data and cache partition to f2fs. now I go forward and install Cromi 5.4 Deodex plus the tweaks from [MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] and this time I use the correct version for cache and data f2fs.

I keep you posted here....

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Got it! Now all installed and working like a charme. thank you guys so much for helping here with all these tips and tricks. My Transformer TF700T has new life and is really unbelievable faster. I installed already my favorite apps etc. and this thing is for the first time actually usable. :D

A big thanks to everybody who dedicates his time here to help users like me getting things done.

Is there anything else I should do now? [MENTION=5313285]LetMeKnow[/MENTION] mentioned to clean up old files and update DPI?