A few times now, I've noticed that when I pick up my "closed" transformer (docked and folded closed), that the screen is illuminated! I'm afraid this will cause my battery to drain unknowingly while in transit....
Anyone know what could cause the screen to come on when the TF is docked and folded closed??
Thanks!
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Maybe you left an app running that has perimission to turn on the screen?
THanks for the reply... I'll have to look into that. I had assumed that when the transformer is docked and in the closed-up position, that the screen would not be allowed to be turned on regardless (can't think of a reason you'd actually want that).
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Isn't that the "wake on keypress" issue that everyone talks about? Powersave mode?
It's supposed to go to sleep and not wake until the TF is opened or the power button is pushed but due to a hardware issue, you can wake the TF by pushing any key.
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I distinctly remembering when i first got my dock that when i closed the tablet down tot eh keyboard, the screen automatically shut off. For some reason now, with Netformer and Prime 1.5, it no longer does. Anyone know of a fix? I cant even turn it off with the power button if its closed up.
I was having this problem when I had automatic brightness on. I'm on the same rom and kernel.
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Turn the touchpad off using the shortcut on the keyboard. Will keep the screen from coming back on when device is closed.
which shortcut is that?
Bonetwizt said:
which shortcut is that?
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Ist on the physical keyboard where F3 would be on a PC. Between the Bluetooth and Screen Dim keys. I had the same problem and turning it off fixes it.
Ding911 said:
Ist on the physical keyboard where F3 would be on a PC. Between the Bluetooth and Screen Dim keys. I had the same problem and turning it off fixes it.
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Yep, that's the one I was referring to. Turning off the touchpad will solve the problem of the screen coming back on. At least until Asus completely fixes the issue with a firmware update. And hopefully that update includes a fix for the overall battery drain on the dock that many people, including myself, are reporting to have.
Mine stayed on a couple of time but it was a specific app keeping it awake .... cant for the life of me recall which app though
Hi guys,
I read about the keyboard isssues the transformer had. Like battery issues, trackpad issues, etc. For some of these issues it has to be send to Asus.
Recently I got one from a mate in the US, and I'm in China, so assume I cannot be helped in China (seriously, its next to impossible to get after market help in China).
So, are there firmware updates that resolve these issues before they become apparent, or do I really need to send it to asus for modification? Or have Asus addressed some of these issues already in the docks? If so, from what S/N onwards is this the case?
the one real issue is the dock prevents the tablet from going into deep sleep. so if you don't have battery issues with the dock, you don't need to modification. this "fix" however requires that you send the dock to asus.
i don't know what other issues you're talking about (you might want to be more specific)...but the only other consistent complaint with the keyboard is the lag when using in stock browser. this is a software issue, and not one with the dock.
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ok, thx. So deep sleep, is this doen automatically? is that the problem, or is it also present when I short-click the power button to switch off the display?
For teh other issues, yes, i think it was related to lag, an inresponsiveness. but if this is in-browser, an dnot a dock issue, then I'm not concerned.
i'm a bit confused what your question is.
if you're asking about how deep sleep works, then yes, the idea behind it is your TF will automatically go into it after a period of non-interaction, or if you press the power button.
unless of course you have an older dock...which prevents that from happening.
if you're asking if the fix is done automatically, no. you have to send the dock to asus because the fix is a hardware installation.
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ok, that answers my question. I always use the power button to switch teh screen off.
I have a problem with my dock : after putting the tablet into sleep with the power button while docked, I close the netbook. As soon as it is closed the screen lightens on (so it's no more sleeping and will undoubtly suck up on battery).
I think I already read a post about someone having the same problem, but I can't find it.
What does your TF do when closing the dock? Will it stay off and asleep?
I just got my B40 dock back after RMA (timeline and replaced parts number summarized here). I didn't really pay attention to how it was before I sent it because I only had it for a few days, except that it didn't sleep even when MobileDock Battery saving mode was set. Now after the RMA, it stays asleep correctly, but when I closed it in a darkened room, I noticed a light coming from the gap. It woke up!
In short, opening and closing the dock would behave like this:
1. While open, press the power button on the tablet (or the lock key on the dock). Table would go to deep SLEEP and would not wake up with a keyboard tap. However, as I close the dock and it approaches about 5 degree angle, the screen would turn ON and, worse, it stays on. Pressing the power button would not turn it off.
2. While ON and not asleep, close it. As it approaches 5 degree angle, the screen would turn OFF. It would turn ON as soon as the dock is opened again (regardless of how long I left it closed).
FWIW, the TF is B50 on Revolution ROM 2.1.0.
Edit: reluctant of another RMA, is there a microswitch inside the dock that detects the open/close position? If so, I might just disconnect it unless there is a software fix.
There is no switch. There's a magnet right beneath the - button that tells your TF to go to sleep when you close it and wake up when you open it. Don't put it to sleep before you close it. I have b60. When I press the power button before I close it, it would still stay asleep and wakes up when I open it. It's not a dock issue. It's a TF issue. May be the b50 is built differently. Don't know.
I uninstalled "No Lock" and now the screen stays off in scenario 1 above. But looking at CPU Spy, it wasn't deep-sleeping and instead it stayed at 216.
Not doubting you, but how did you know that your B60 was deep-sleeping for sure?
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I uninstalled "No Lock" and now the screen stays off in scenario 1 above. But looking at CPU Spy, it wasn't deep-sleeping and instead it stayed at 216.
Not doubting you, but how did you know that your B60 was deep-sleeping for sure?
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I don't. All I know is that my battery lasts forever. Besides, if it doesn't go to deep sleep, then fine. I don't care. Like I said, as long as the battery lasts me the whole day without me worrying about charging, I'm good.
Why are people so anal about this sleep thing? Get an ipad if you want your device to deep sleep that badly.
I think there is a difference in being anal and trying to be sure about what our device is donig -- especially after one has just received it from RMA.
Being in XDA already makes us more attentive about our devices than the regular population, so can't blame someone for checking.
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I think there is a difference in being anal and trying to be sure about what our device is donig -- especially after one has just received it from RMA.
Being in XDA already makes us more attentive about our devices than the regular population, so can't blame someone for checking.
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Actually, no. I think it's the opposite. If you're here in xda then chances are you are fine with some of the imperfections that come with our devices. That's why we mod.
It's the ipad users who expect things to be perfect. Myself and many others have pointed this out many times. iOS devices crash just as often as everything else. The only reason people think they don't is because when they do crash there's no error message. One moment you're in an app and the next you're on your home screen. iOS is built that way. It's like sweeping the dirt under the rug to give the impression that the place is spotless.
why are we even talking about iPad? Geez...
I m using stock rom n i realize there is random shut down going on recently... and I don't know what is the problem with my transformer.. Can anyone answer me? Thanks!!
I've had a few cases of it (I run Prime). All of which had oddities though, like sleeping with it or it being on a desk with it's buttons near something. So I can't rull out just getting poked wrong I guess. Only real cause for alarm I've ever had was when it wouldn't start, until I booted into APX mode :/
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but i usually put it in my bag with a cover on it... i wonder there is any possibilities to accidentally push the power buttons n together with the confirmation message that appears on the screen..
Haven't tried it, on my phone I think that's possible, but the only systems that I shutdown frequently are Windows PC's lol.
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This happens to me frequently and usually when I leave it inactive for varying amounts of time. From what I've read it's referred to as the 'Sleep of Death' and there have been no confirmed fixes (or causes, for that matter) for it to date.
About the only suggestion I've seen is to RMA it for a new one...
Does anyone know if tf700 wake up to magnet on the case???
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-...qid=1344555172&sr=8-6&keywords=roocase+tf700t
The rooCASE (above) have a magnetic flap, in which i wonder can wake up the prime when moving the cover. Like the smart cover for ipad
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Does anyone know if tf700 wake up to magnet on the case???
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-...qid=1344555172&sr=8-6&keywords=roocase+tf700t
The rooCASE (above) have a magnetic flap, in which i wonder can wake up the prime when moving the cover. Like the smart cover for ipad
Thanks,
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Hi.
No, there is no such function on the TF700.
The 7" Nexus tablet has it, but not this one.
For the Galaxy Note with a Flip Cover, we can to use the sensor of light and/or sensor of proximity to obtain the same result of Smartcover.
You must install the app Power Switch and it's work.
I think or i hope it's okay with our TF700 ... what do you think about this ?
i actually think thats a really good alternative...gonna look into the lite version when i get home...
Ethania said:
Hi.
No, there is no such function on the TF700.
The 7" Nexus tablet has it, but not this one.
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I don't need a magnet. All I do is close the case with docked tab and it sleeps. Wakes when I lift the lid.
[email protected] said:
For the Galaxy Note with a Flip Cover, we can to use the sensor of light and/or sensor of proximity to obtain the same result of Smartcover.
You must install the app Power Switch and it's work.
I think or i hope it's okay with our TF700 ... what do you think about this ?
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I tried Power Switch, it didn't work very well for me. I use Awesome On Off Ultimate so I don't have to keep using the power button.
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I tried Power Switch, it didn't work very well for me. I use Awesome On Off Ultimate so I don't have to keep using the power button.
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Wow! That app is awesome (so far)... pick it up and it turns on! Thanks!
...sent from Infinity
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I tried Power Switch, it didn't work very well for me. I use Awesome On Off Ultimate so I don't have to keep using the power button.
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This app is VERY impressive, thanks for the suggestion. My friends' jaws dropped when they saw it in action. Silly iOS users. :laugh:
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I installed Awesome on off ultimate on my Transformer Infinity, but have some problems. The only way to turn screen off is to press the Screen off icon. No gestures or flings will turn it off. Tilting the Tab turns it on ok.
When I pick ut the Infinity to bring it with me in a bag, the screen turns on by accident, draining the battery
What can I do to turn the screen off with gestures, including those needed to turn off the screen more permanently so that I have to turn it on with the physical on/off button?
Thanks
Ethania said:
Hi.
No, there is no such function on the TF700.
The 7" Nexus tablet has it, but not this one.
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Incorrect.
There IS a magnet sensor on the tablet to turn the screen off when the dock is close to the screen. The magnet is on the right side of the keyboard dock, sort of beside the touchpad and under the menu key.
Problem is that sensor only gets activated when the dock is connected. Maybe there is a way to trick the tablet to think the dock is connected and enable this sensor. Sure would be handy to have a magnetic screen off switch on sleeves.
pileot said:
Incorrect.
There IS a magnet sensor on the tablet to turn the screen off when the dock is close to the screen. The magnet is on the right side of the keyboard dock, sort of beside the touchpad and under the menu key.
Problem is that sensor only gets activated when the dock is connected. Maybe there is a way to trick the tablet to think the dock is connected and enable this sensor. Sure would be handy to have a magnetic screen off switch on sleeves.
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Could I ask how do you know this? Is there a way to check the presence and state of such extra sensor. In the kernel source there should be something.
I'll be able to confirm if the dock has a magnetic sensor in a few days. I have a magnetic stylus that I just got a few days ago that should be able to trigger the sensor if it's there.
What I can say already is that there is definitely a magnetic spot in the location described, to the right of the trackpad and below the menu key. My stylus holds on very well there. I had the tablet on the entire time though, so no chance of accidentally seeing any sensor behavior. Would check now, but I'm away from home for a few days and I forgot to bring the stylus with me.
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To test it, it's simple. Put a magnet on the screen at the position corresponding, on the dock, to the one described by pileot and you ll see that the screen will switch off.
As pileot said, unfortunately, it only works when tablet is docked.
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I installed Awesome on off ultimate on my Transformer Infinity, but have some problems. The only way to turn screen off is to press the Screen off icon. No gestures or flings will turn it off. Tilting the Tab turns it on ok.
When I pick ut the Infinity to bring it with me in a bag, the screen turns on by accident, draining the battery
What can I do to turn the screen off with gestures, including those needed to turn off the screen more permanently so that I have to turn it on with the physical on/off button?
Thanks
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I have Apex Launcher installed. For my down gesture, I have it set to launch "Lock Screen App" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kennethcheng.com.lockscreen.free&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwia2VubmV0aGNoZW5nLmNvbS5sb2Nrc2NyZWVuLmZyZWUiXQ.. Also, do you have set for the display to go to sleep? I noticed if I carry my tablet in portrait mode, the screen doesn't turn on. Maybe you can give that a try. Hope that helps.
I'm not understanding how to turn the screen off with ultimate on. What icon do I press. I press the one in the notification bar and it takes me to the ultimate on menu. It doesn't shut the screen off.
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Just sent grandmaster an email if he can make a setting for us without a proximity sensor. Use with tablets. We should be able to set the tablet down for a couple of seconds and the screen should shut off. Maybe even give us a choice on how many seconds before the screen shuts off. I would like 3 second delay the off.
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ankn said:
Could I ask how do you know this? Is there a way to check the presence and state of such extra sensor. In the kernel source there should be something.
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Several things. First, i have taken the dock apart (to ad pennies into the front of it to make it heavier so it tips over less) and noticed the magnet. Second because if you take a paperclip or other light, metal object and place it about 1 inch to the right of the touchpad and about 1 inch below the keyboard it will stick. Third, when the tablet is DOCKED you can put a magnet at the right spot in the screen and the screen will turn off.
Problem is it only works when docked.
,has anyone tried to use a magnet to sleep the infinty with the transsleeve locked in instead of the dock? Wonder if it just has to have something in the slots for the magnet to work.
Hall Sensor on TF701T
riyatch said:
,has anyone tried to use a magnet to sleep the infinty with the transsleeve locked in instead of the dock? Wonder if it just has to have something in the slots for the magnet to work.
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Don't know if someone is interested in this, but due to this thread I was able to locate the hall sensor position of my TF701T. Obviously it is the same as of the TF700T. Without anything docked I am able to put the TF701T to wake and sleep with a little magnet.
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Not sure if anyone is still following this thread but there is a solution for Eroc162 turning off the screen with a jester. It's called Screen off and lock. If you have the swipe to search button and don't use it this app will use that jester to turn off the screen. If you are like me and have flashed KatKiss KatshMallow 6.0 (Marshmallow based ROM) you can use the onscreen widget . Works great!