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[Asus Transformer TF700] BartTK:
My TF201 is suffering from the IO bottleneck issue. I experience a lot of lag both on the original and the KatKiss ROM. Based on the idea of Data2SD, I have moved my data and cache partition to a fast SD card (SanDisk Extreme Pro).

In recovery mode I have cloned the internal memory to the SD card:

dd if=mmcblk0 of=mmcblk1 bs=1M

Using an init.d script I mount the data and cache from the SD card instead of internal memory:

busybox unmount /data;
busybox mount -t f2fs -o noatime,nosuid,nodev,errors=panic /dev/mmcblk1p8 /data;
busybox unmount /cache;
busybox mount -t ext4 -o noatime,nosuid,nodev,nomblk_io_submit,errors=panic /dev/mmcblk1p2 /cache;

And then the lag was gone! Performance is a lot smoother now.

Some 'A1 SD Bench' measurements:

Before: Read 21.71MB/s - Write 6.64MB/s

After: Read 19.24MB/s - Write 13.73MB/s

There is a small drop in read performance, though the write performance has doubled!

You might consider this as an (optional) feature for the ROM...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
Do yo have the microSD card set up as extra storage or as adaptable and an extension of the onboard storage?

NP
[Asus Transformer TF700] MoreROM:
Well, this ROM has certainly blown some life into my TF700T. It is now responsive and one can actually use it again. Not running too many apps, just a few recording ones and HP printing app. Web browsing is great with most if not all lag disappeared. Will check it out for a while longer and if it stays like this a donation to Mr Timduru is on the cards.
[Asus Transformer TF700] BartTK:
Neither. The microSD fully replaces the data and the cache partition of the onboard storage. That part of the (slow) onboard storage is not used anymore; all data is read/written to the microSD card.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
I'm sorry maybe 6.0 doesn't ask, but every time I use a new microSD card with Android 7 it ask me if I want to use it in one of those two ways. - NP
[Asus Transformer TF700] BartTK:
If you see that message, Android does not recognize the first partition of the SD card. The 'dd' command cloned your onboard storage, including all its partitions, to the SD card. First partiton is the system partition. I still use the system partition from onboard storage, so the one on the SD card is not being used.

I had been struggling to get rid of that message. Reconstruct the missing partition table on the SD card, format the first partition as FAT... I don't remember what I did exactly, but I believe that in the end I just allowed Android to configure it as extra storage and Android only formatted the first partition. So you might try that and check whether it left the remaining partitions intact (if not, you have to start over again...).
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
Thanks, I've been wanting to try a 128GB microSD in my 700, when I do I'll try letting the tablet format and configure the card. - NP
[Asus Transformer TF700] M1ster1:
Hello there,

I just installed this rom, it works perfectly.

2 questions, maybe non-directly related but maybe some guru users could help me:

- When I plug the outlet charger into the tablet, the screen display turns off. When I use the button on the side, nothing's appears, it stays black. It only comes back when I unplug it. This bug only appears with the charging outlet, with the USB cable plugged into the computer no problem to go back and forth in sleep mode.

Looks like I cannot use the tablet and charge it at the same time.

- I still have the google white bar (widget) on the main screen and I cannot get rid of it. I googled few tricks, but none of those worked... if you have an idea...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
- When I plug the outlet charger into the tablet, the screen display turns off.

Nothing like that here, I plugged it into the wall, the lock screen lit up and then dimmed, tablet started to charge then the screen went dark after the regular timeout. The power button will bring it out of sleep mode. Was the power level very low?

Go to SETTINGS> BATTERY> BATTERY SAVER> turn this off

- I still have the google white bar (widget) on the main screen and I cannot get rid of it.

Press and hold any where on the main screen, select the SETTINGS icon, un-select "Show Quick Search Bar" - NP
[Asus Transformer TF700] M1ster1:
Hello Nektopoli,

When I hold on main screen I only get two options: WIDGETS and WALLPAPER.

Anyway I found a roundabout by installing Nova Launcher and I finally get rid of this google annoying widget.

Yes, your tablet seems to have a normal behavior.

The power level of mine was good. The Battery Saver was already off.

As I suspect this trouble does not come from this rom and I don't want to interfere in this thread I created a more appropriate topic in the right section here :

https://xdaforums.com/transformer-tf700/help/tf700t-screen-off-plugged-wall-outlet-t3816291

Thanks for your help! :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Nektopoli:
[MENTION=5422278]M1ster1[/MENTION] if your on the correct bootloader and TWRP why not jump up to 7.1.2. - NP
[Asus Transformer TF700] nagim:
Hi,

Anyone experienced with this ROM that games are closing after a couple of seconds? Even apps (browser, Play Store) are occasionally doing that after several minutes. Could this be because of the RAM is few or is it some kind of scheduler issue?

Thanks in advance!
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
I'm not at all experienced with this ROM, but instead of guessing you could read the logcat...
[Asus Transformer TF700] paralight:
hi

one question please is it necessary to change system partition fs to F2FS ?

thank a bunch
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
No it is optional. Katkiss runs on both: ext4 or f2fs
[Asus Transformer TF700] paralight:
ok thanks [MENTION=4968172]berndblb[/MENTION]

actually only /data on F2FS, cause after flash the rom , /system is set on ext4 and conversion to F2FS format the partition, so i cant put /system with F2FS .

Anyway with /data on F2FS i found this tablet is very slow and .. so unusable. except with some usecase like see comics or flight plans.. but browse the internet is painfull

i'm plan to buy another one... perhaps Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
It IS painfully slow, always was and even more so after what? 10 years?

Don't flash gapps, sideload the apps you need most (and find alternatives for anything Google or social media - better yet: go without). At this point this tab is useful only for a very narrow use case.
[Asus Transformer TF700] paralight:
you're right.
[Asus Transformer TF700] amaru psyn:
edit: resolved
[Asus Transformer TF700] chrispovoas:
Hi all.. Many thanks for the posted instructions and files, all very helpful!

Have followed instructions very carefully, using the correct ROM and GAPPS (I think). Installation went exactly as described with no errors. However, I'm facing an issue with the keyboard. Every 5 seconds i get the "Unfortunately, Android keyboard (AOSP) has stopped." Everything else seems to be working fine and the tablet seems more responsive etc.

I've checked the above forum and cant seem to see a resolution. Details of what I've used below, if anyone can help..

GAPPS "benzo-gapps-M-20151011-signed-chroma-r3"

ROM "KatKiss-6.0_TF700T_029"

Thanks in advance!

Chris from NZ
[Asus Transformer TF700] georgecoat:
why did you use benzo-gapps?
[Asus Transformer TF700] OrteeJR:
¡¡¡¡¡EMERGENCY!!!!!! Please TIMDURU

I have a problem, ´ve already installed the ROM and the Gapps but when i tryed to install some apps from G play store takes me this error i need some help please,

Rubén
[Asus Transformer TF700] francozxy:
hola seguramente no me vas a responder

disculpe podrias subir un video de TF700T que este como android 6 ?

es q suena muy bueno para se verdad :)

tienes canal de youtube algo que muestre algun procedimiento que te haya funcionado ?

es para entenderlo mejor pero sobre todo es para tener confianza en usted
[Asus Transformer TF700] OrteeJR:
Sorry i have TF201
[Asus Transformer TF700] rea100:
Hi, I bought this tablet in 2012, in 2013 I updated it to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean, since it worked super slow and badly I never used it again, today 2022 I find it in perfect condition and I would like to be able to install the basic apps with android 6, does anyone know if there is a video of the procedure so that an older person understands better haha
[Asus Transformer TF700] pastorbob62:
Yeah, that wasn't the problem with me. I am always in landscape mode except when I am running apps that require portrait mode.

At any rate, it is all moot now since the problem has disappeared. Didn't try anything new, and I am still on #012, but I am now able to set any wallpaper my heart desires. Go figure! :confused:
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
hi Thanks for the excellent rom i have used it on all asus transformers so far and it just gets better and better. I am getting miscellaneous battery drain when i look at the stats? any ideas at all the battery is discharging quite quickly. I have made the mistake of charging it since so the stats have gone now but it was about 17%on misc and 10%r screen time

Thanks

Matt
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
Have you tried WakeLock Detector?
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
its not happening when the tablet is sleeping, its using more power than it is computing, i.e it says computed power use 650 mah actuall power use 1100 mah.
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
Sounds like one or more of the Google apps maybe. I look at greenify to see what's open when that happens to me. But I tag alot of system files first.
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
Hi did you have any luck with your battery life at all?
[Asus Transformer TF700] f_padia:
I've read in other MM ROM forums that a setting in /system/build.prop is responsible for the 'miscellaneous' battery drain. The setting is ro.build.type. By default it is set to 'userdebug'. changing to 'user' supposedly reduces this battery drain. At the expense of losing multi-window mode. Dont know what multi-window mode is used for so I have made the change. Will see how the battery life is.
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
Thanks for that, I will edit the line in the build prop and give it a try.
[Asus Transformer TF700] asus700:
Just put the rom on a couple hours ago but was able to do so without using adb or micro SD. Windows 7 was able to let me copy the 3zips over after wipe, format and reconversion to f2fs of data. So far runs great though and Hulu finally works again. On standby at least it just barely lost 1% in around 7 hours
[Asus Transformer TF700] grgmre:
I have a similar experience. After use, tapping the power button to put it to sleep and coming back later, tapping the power button to turn the screen back on, I usually see single digit percent power loss - hours later.

Limited apps installed from the store, and running Greenify.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Falkenhorst:
Just in case someone has problems with dirty flashing an update (like me):

I was not able to jump directly from v12 to v14. My steps:

1. flash update v13

2. wipe cache/dalvik

3. flash gapps (pico in my case)

4. flash supersu

5. complete reboot, then back to recovery

6. flash update v14

7. wipe dalvik/cache

8. flash gapps

9. flash supersu

10. reboot

Following these steps worked for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
This so far seems to be working for me, what about yourself?
[Asus Transformer TF700] LDBAKE:
Just wondering if anyone else is having the problem that this ROM doesn't like your external SD card? It tells me that my card is corrupt, and wants to format it, but it was working perfectly with Zombie. I can access it just fine in TWRP and can copy/move files to and from it. I keep my backup's on it, along with other stuff, so I have hesitated to mess with it yet. Any suggestions? Other than that, and Bluetooth(which isn't a big deal for me), this ROM rocks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] f_padia:
to be honest I only installed the ROM after I had read and replied to your message. I changed to 'user' as soon as I installed so dont know how it was before the change.

So far for me the battery life has been OK. it does seem to drain quite a lot quicker than the previous ROM I had on but this might be just because it is overclocked much more than I had previously. The ROM itself seems insanely smooth and snappy compared to my previous ROM :) but this again might be (at least partially) down to the higher overclocking.

Thanks to the ROM developer to putting it out. I no way thought the tablet would get a MM update!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Bobg1231:
If I were you, I would copy everything on that card onto something else and then format the card and copy everything back. Keep the copy you make for awhile just to make sure everything is OK. I just sent back a Samsung 128gb card today that had a couple of corrupt files that finally made the card read only. Wasn't from this rom.
[Asus Transformer TF700] loner.:
It says that on every sdcard I use and wants to alter them. Welcome to marshmallow.
[Asus Transformer TF700] :
Thank you for your answer :) and sorry for the late.

I updated to v014 and now sound is perfect via headphones... perhaps there was no problem with older versions --> I think that my tablet was on a bad day :p
[Asus Transformer TF700] nate39:
I don't see how to use the multwindow program. I have it set but there is no icon in the taskbar. Any help? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] hdcine:
Select recent application, then the icon of the desired application.

Xposed version v79-sdk23-arm work properly with this rom. Tested with the Greenify module.
[Asus Transformer TF700] liljom:
You know what a bank account number is? It's an address to receive money. I didn't ask for your creadit card details.

But nevermind. I'll find another way. You just enjoy the ROM contributing nothing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jja2000:
Hey hey hey, don't start a war in this thread you keyboard warriors.

You can contribute in a lot of different ways which isn't limited to donating.

Misunderstandings can happen, don't make mountain out of a molehill.

On-Topic: I think I'm going to give this rom a try, very satisfied with katkiss on lp and this will probably not disappoint either.

I'll report bugs if I find em.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ganggreen777:
has anyone try and transfer files via usb from tablet to whether it be chromebook/laptop etc...? I could not,,,,and i changed usb options to transfer mode
[Asus Transformer TF700] Scenic-3:
Yes, maybe you need to correct this from USB charging to data.:good:

Se the pictures.

Best regards Scenic-3
[Asus Transformer TF700] timduru:
External storage / permissions system

As I see the question coming back every now and then

I've added it in the Tips in post #2

External storage

The Marshmallow version has per app permissions / security.

Meaning that unless the app has root access it can only access a special folder on the external storage.

If it needs to access another location the app needs to request it at runtime (so the app needs to be compatible with the new request method)

You also need to navigate with the Android Storage/Document Provider (If your external storage / cards don't show up, click on the 3dots menu at the top right of the window => show SD cards)

If the app is not compatible you can also try to grant the storage access permission in Settings => apps => click on the app => Permissions

It might help

In addition, by default all apps can also write to a special Location on the external storage in the form of :

/storage/<STORAGE_NAME>/Android/data/<APP_PACKAGE_NAME>/

where <APP_PACKAGE_NAME> is com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup for TiB for example

Titanium Backup - External storage use

To be able to get write access on the external storage you can use one of these 2 solutions:

1) In TiB preferences => Backup Folder Location => click on Storage Provider at the top (click to change)

Choose DocumentProvider Storage

If your external storage / cards don't show up, click on the 3dots menu at the top right of the window => show SD cards

Click on your SD card then click on Select

Titanium will now have access granted to that location and you can choose / create a folder for TiB on your external storage

Note: only TiB will have access to that location , so if ever you decide to go back to Lollipop or another android version it won't be backward compatible.

2) By Default like all other apps TiB can write to its own dedicated folder on the external storage.

iso if you move your TiB backup folder to the location : /storage/<STORAGE_NAME>/Android/data/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup/

it'll be seen by Titanium Backup and still be accessible from Lollipop if ever you go back.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ganggreen777:
You know I meant that

....charge>>data....but thanks for the correction... and pics

---------- Post added at 08:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:03 AM ----------

Thanks timduru simply amazing ROM
[Asus Transformer TF700] nate39:
Thanks hdcine for the pics on how to use the mulitwindow
[Asus Transformer TF700] hanswurst1979:
Hey folks,

i really was excited to See a marshmellow Rom for our old tf700.

I installed the rom and i like the smoothness it works on my tab.

Also IPTV is working now.

But it seems to habe an issue with the wifi connection. Especially if DHCP is enabled.

It is losing its connection every view seconds. With DHCP it has problemsnto get an IP address.

After changing to static it gets better... But not totally solved.

Thanks to timduru for the work.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nate39:
I do not have that icon in my task bar to bring multiwindow up. Are all updates of this ROM supposed to be able to do multiwindows?
[Asus Transformer TF700] matt_simpson:
go to developer options to enable it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] nate39:
I have multwindow enabled, is there something else I need to enable? thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
open recent apps and you'll see a new icon in the title bar of open apps. There is no icon in the nav bar if you're looking for that....
[Asus Transformer TF700] jja2000:
Status update: the wifi seems to crap itself sometimes, gonna investigate when I'm on my own network. Might get a log or two. Can someone tell me what process I should search for in logcat? Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] nate39:
I have seen what you are saying in the pics of post #139 but these do no appear on my tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jkeskir:
Ditto here. Some wifi problems, unable to connect. Reboot helped. At least for a while. Sorry no logs at this time.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hanswurst1979:
As i already said. I also have this Wifi problem. Reboot is a tip and to disable DHCP and configuring a static IP and dns.
[Asus Transformer TF700] hanswurst1979:
One more thing: the cold boots are back. Have not seen this for months now.

May be it can be fixed in a next release
[Asus Transformer TF700] Mighty442:
Thank you timduru for making a great rom. I hope you can get bluetooth to work soon. Besides that everything else is working fine. Keep up the hard work, it's most appreciated.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Michel177:
Coming from Omni 5.1.1 .I am installing KatKiss 6.0.1 now .Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] timduru:
New Version #015

New rom version available: KatKiss-6.0_TF700T_015.zip

ChangeLog:

- Improve Notification drop down smoothness with wallpaper on

- Add option to disable WallPaper for extra speed / battery saving (Display => Wallpaper Mode)

- DocumentsUI: Display advanced storage in the list by default (show internal storage, external SD...)

- Show each app name being optimized during boot

- QuickSettings: add Immersive mode Tile by default

- QuickSettings: remove Cast and Inversion tile by default

- QuickSettings: sync default tiles with settings

- Settings: add missing do not disturb Tile

- Battery stats: use release build policy for hiding unaccounted/overcounted consumption by default

- Battery stats: add option to display extra stats

- Battery stats: add missing 1.6-1.8GHz power estimates

TF300T KatKernel 030:

- Fix flickering with some tablet models

- add target_info sysfs

TF700T KatKernel 029:

- disable ksm
[Asus Transformer TF700] dwardo:
Hello and thanks for this ROM !!!

Small issues I have encountered when the "keep awake when plugged in" setting is on in the developper settings, but it still blanks out as if not plugged when I'm not doing anything...
[Asus Transformer TF700] timduru:
Just tested it and It works fine for me.

Do you plug it into the wall charger or USB ?

The option is made only to keep it awake if it is plugged and can charge.

ie if it's plugged in the wall charger.

(plugging it into USB doesn't charge the tablet unless the screen is off)
[Asus Transformer TF700] Michel177:
I installed 014 and it seems quite fast .G**gl restored ,as I asked ,my Oneplus apps . I then decided to make /data F2FS .Here is how I proceed .I make a completed backup from TWRP 2.8.7.0 onto my ext SD card .Then I installed Kang TWRP 2.8.7.4 .I went to the new recovery and did a format /data and changed FS to F2FS . I restored ONLY /data .Of course the recovery warn me about the file system change but it proceeded anyway .Voila .It works .
[Asus Transformer TF700] sam369:
The screen will go off after several minutes when watching YouTube. Isn't there a Smart Lock or something?
[Asus Transformer TF700] berndblb:
Just ran a 6 min video - not here... Check in Settings > AppOps if YouTube has permission to keep awake.
[Asus Transformer TF700] asus700:
It shouldn't be the rom I have the latest and had it running for over an hour without doing anything but dim slightly
[Asus Transformer TF700] sam369:
It shows 'Keep awake, 3 min. ago', but the screen still goes dark after several minutes. The video and audio keep playing, though.

I wonder if it's because I am using Grimlock6.0.0 kernel. I tried to use Automate to set 'Keep screen on' when 'YouTube' is running, but not sure how to set the condition, like which process to choose.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Falkenhorst:
Thanks for the recent update. I thought it could not get any smoother ... proofed wrong. The option to disable the wallpaper service greatly improved the time coming back from any app to the homescreen. I can only recommend to enable this (settings -> display).

Thanks again!
[Asus Transformer TF700] horseless:
bluetooth

Will the bluetooth be fixed for this rom? Great work on this rom by the way....much appreciated!!!
[Asus Transformer TF700] bion59:
ROM successfully installed, everything works perfectly and reinstalling my applications using Titanium Backup is made without concern :)

A big thank you Timduru :good::good::good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] stevenb789:
Best rom ever! never had this tablet running so smooth Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] sam369:
[MENTION=3951330]timduru[/MENTION] Did a full wipe and reinstall with KatKernel. The problem that YouTube cannot keep screen on is fixed, but the tablet reboots randomly now, and waking up with keyboard is not working. Attached are log files.

Installation used in order:

KatKiss-6.0_TF700T_015.zip

BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip

open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico-201651225.zip

Did not restore apps during setting up of the device. Installed several from play store after rebooting the tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] megaequs:
Some Bugs

The Tablet reboots when I connect an external HDD to the USB Slot of the dock (tested 2 HDDs with the same result)...

I can't connect the tablet to my windows Computer (Windows 7 x64)

YouTube videos freeze after few seconds, while the sound is still playing