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[Q] The clock is on, Xoom gets 3.1 today, when is it our turn?

Let see how fast ASUS can turn around for updates compared to a developer device. Let's hope it's faster than HTC.
Xoom is getting 3.1 update today
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/live-from-google-i-o-2011s-opening-keynote/

Yep, I found that interesting as well. Most interesting is that Verizon Xooms were specified--what does that mean for wifi-only Xooms like the one sitting on my desk at home?
This is gong to be interesting. Given how quickly Asus has been updating the TF, I'm very hopeful that we'll get 3.1 soon. That will, of course, be the measure of how well we can expect these things to be supported going forward.
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I am very optimistic that it will be soon. I don't see why there should be a delay. ASUS has been OK with updates so far and there is not that big a difference between the two devices, right? I mean, the TF also uses Android 3.0.1 with some modified kernel and widgets... But what do I know

The expanded support for USB devices is making me wish it had a usb port now.

HTC has to update Sense for every update. Asus should have a quicker turnaround. Motorola also has a custom UI. That said, if Motorola is releasing now, it means it had 3.1 in its hands for a while. I assume Asus has had it for a while, too.

Let's hope ASUS has the update in a day or so.

I regret getting rid of my Xoom... I do hope we get it soon..
We won't be able to use an Xbox 360 controller on the Transformer, though, right? Like they previewed with the xoom..

sano614 said:
I regret getting rid of my Xoom... I do hope we get it soon..
We won't be able to use an Xbox 360 controller on the Transformer, though, right? Like they previewed with the xoom..
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Why wouldn't we. You'd just need hte dock most likely which actually makes it even better.

sano614 said:
I regret getting rid of my Xoom... I do hope we get it soon..
We won't be able to use an Xbox 360 controller on the Transformer, though, right? Like they previewed with the xoom..
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The dock has USB ports.
Google movies has HD items. I wonder if 3.1 works better with HD playback on all these Tegra 2 devices?

Finally Google has some guidelines for updates.

Google io livestream http://www.youtube.com/user/GoogleDevelopers

Segnaro said:
Finally Google has some guidelines for updates.
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Asus wasn't on that list of partners who are on board though
We'll see.

UReally glad to see Google implementing guidlines for updates. Some manfacturers and particularly carries are truly awful in this regard.

bedoig said:
Asus wasn't on that list of partners who are on board though
We'll see.
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That was meant alot more for contract devices mainly phones and tablets with 3g connections.

Segnaro said:
The expanded support for USB devices is making me wish it had a usb port now.
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I am feeling the same... It would be nice not to HAVE to purchase a dock for a usb port...perhaps it will work with an adapter.

bedoig said:
Asus wasn't on that list of partners who are on board though
We'll see.
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The fact that they have honeycomb on the TF indicates they have some sort of partnership with google since the source isn't available. Also, Asus is brand new to android. They don't make phones, and all those partners are either carriers and phone makers.
You should see my thread here about how they specifically mentioned "convertible laptop" support in Ice Cream Sandwich. They even showed a picture of the TF. I'm sure they are already working with the Asus and the TF for Ice Cream Sandwich.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072587

Segnaro said:
Finally Google has some guidelines for updates.
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Guidelines are nice and all but delaying 3.1 for Xoom Wifi owners isn't exactly a good sign. actions > words

timtlm said:
The fact that they have honeycomb on the TF indicates they have some sort of partnership with google since the source isn't available. Also, Asus is brand new to android. They don't make phones, and all those partners are either carriers and phone makers.
You should see my thread here about how they specifically mentioned "convertible laptop" support in Ice Cream Sandwich. They even showed a picture of the TF. I'm sure they are already working with the Asus and the TF for Ice Cream Sandwich.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072587
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I stand corrected, they're giving away a Samsung 10.1 tab. to very conference attendee

Jeez, that's the first bit of good news I've heard about Xoom in months...
I am jealous! C'mon, Asus! At least let me use my dock doorstop soon.

Geekbabe said:
I'm watching the Google io livestream and they're featuring the Transformer now! we'll be getting 3.1 over the next couple weeks! Oh and Samsung gave 5,000 units to those at the io!
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Sweet. Can't get the live video at work, so I'm watching Engadget's live blog. Slightly behind

[Q] Android 3.1?

Has the transformer received android 3.1 yet because it has become available for tablets like the motorola xoom
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No, not yet. 3.1 was just announced today and is only rolling out to Verizon Xooms. For the moment, no other tablet, including the Wifi Xoom, is getting the update.

Nope. It ain't that easy, unfortunately. Each hardware manufacturer has to fine tune their device to make it compatible with the upgrade, or better phrased, to take advantage of all new features. It's not all Steve Job's happy Apple world out there where one update is good for all devices, no matter if a small or big phone

funnycreature said:
It's not all Steve Job's happy Apple world out there where one update is good for all devices, no matter if a small or big phone
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Wrong ;P iPad/iPhone GSM/iPhone CDMA/iPod Touch use different firmwares.

We have no idea how long they've had access to the 3.1 code or what their process is for testing updates. If they (ASUS) are really proactive about updating, I would think that it would be at least 30 days until we see or hear about an update for the Transformer. If it's sooner, I'll be thrilled.

I highly doubt we'll be getting it this year even. Asus's main priority is (or should be) getting these devices stocked and sold as soon as possible because they'll be taking a huge hit once the Galaxy Tabs become available. They're not even thinking about fixing/upgrading the software.

Itaintrite said:
Wrong ;P iPad/iPhone GSM/iPhone CDMA/iPod Touch use different firmwares.
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See, not even THAT world is perfect LOL

akarol said:
I highly doubt we'll be getting it this year even. Asus's main priority is (or should be) getting these devices stocked and sold as soon as possible because they'll be taking a huge hit once the Galaxy Tabs become available. They're not even thinking about fixing/upgrading the software.
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I don't think they move the guys from software development to shipping/receiving depending on demand...

akarol said:
I highly doubt we'll be getting it this year even. Asus's main priority is (or should be) getting these devices stocked and sold as soon as possible because they'll be taking a huge hit once the Galaxy Tabs become available. They're not even thinking about fixing/upgrading the software.
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Software developement and production are handled by different groups. One wouldn't impact the other. They can work on getting software ready then deliver it via OTA update.

If Asus doesn't provide the update within a month, or announces soon that that they're working on it and it will be out soon, this will be going up for sale for either the Xoom (again) or the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Yep, same here. I'll wait for something else...
And they had better be working on updates, at least fixing the 60%+ of people who can't use their dock doorstops...
Bugs are part of computers, and we are early adopters but I am not very pleased about not being able to use it at all right now...

akashhhhh said:
I don't think they move the guys from software development to shipping/receiving depending on demand...
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LMAO, exactly what I was thinking. I don't give a crap what my marketing/production team is doing, I'm still a code-monkey and would want to be proactive to fix all the found bugs in my current software.

I think Asus will release Android 3.1 for the Transformer in the next 2 to 3 weeks. It would make sense that they have the code already as a manufacturer, and they would want to stay ahead of the Galaxy tab 10.1 which seems like will be realease with 3.1 installed.
Just my opinion,
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akashhhhh said:
I don't think they move the guys from software development to shipping/receiving depending on demand...
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Ha! Exactly.
WANTED: Android developer. Must also be able to lift heavy boxes for prolonged periods of time.

Wow. Android 3.1 was just announced this morning and already people are threatening to buy something else if Asus doesn't release the update. Yeesh.
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Let them get the current bugs squashed, especially w/ the keyboard dock, then let's worry about getting 3.1.
Given the demand for the TF, I would think that they would have an interest in keeping it at the top of the heap for as long as possible - i.e. get it updated w/ the latest iteration of HC as quickly as possible.

Of COURSE they'll want to get updated as soon as possible. Why wouldn't they? I swear, people are getting more and more ridiculous every day. In every forum for every product, if a company doesn't announce something within 15 minutes of someone demanding it, people start pulling out the tar and feathers.
I mean, seriously, why WOULDN'T Asus update the Transformer? What reason do we have for believing they won't? The only examples we have of what Asus might do with this product has been provided by the two updates they've issued in about a month, the presence of Asus personnel on this very forum helping people out with an unfortunate glitch with the last update, issuing a fixed update for manual install on their Web site within days of the glitch being identified (which required working on it over the weekend), and in general communicating better than I've seen any other Android manufacturer communicate in recent memory.
I say, if we haven't heard about an update to 3.1 within 30 days of today, then we'd have some reason to complain and wonder when we'll get one. But a few hours after it was announced by Google? Seriously?
Ye gads, people, get lives, will you?
(Rant over.)
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Yes, because the same three guys that developed the Tablet are the same 3 guys that fullfill orders and then package them and ship them!

Why are people do so willing to (threaten to) sell their Transformer if there's no announcement? How long till the other tablets get 3.1. You know, the old Samsung Tab, the G-Slate, the Viewsonic GTablet, etc. Oh that's right... nobody knows.

akashhhhh said:
I don't think they move the guys from software development to shipping/receiving depending on demand...
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LOL, didn't Amazon used to make it's upper level people work in any dept that needed extra manpower?

ICS and Transformer?

Is there anything official on whether or not the Transformer will get the 4.0 OS update when/if it is released in the next couple of months?
If not official what is the general consensus?
Thanks!

You sounded so much more "positive" in your other post.

That's because I'm a freaking newbie here! I also read a link since then in the other post where it looks like Google is pretty much requiring 18 months for updates on Android devices so I'll say it here to since no one else will... The answer is YES!

One thing is for sure: if you root your TF, you'll have ICS.

I thought that it was only required to be a part of that new alliance or whatever it's called. Asus isn't part of that alliance is it? However, all that aside, I would be shocked if we didn't get it. Asus has been the best at getting updates out of any manufacturer that I've seen so far.
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kingoanklebreakn said:
Asus isn't part of that alliance is it?
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Asus is a member (handset manufacturers): http://www.openhandsetalliance.com/oha_members.html

Not much is known about ICS, other than that it is a combination of Honeycomb and Gingerbread. The Nexus Prime is coming out soon, which will be the first ICS device, so we can only wait.

i'd be willing to put money on Asus upgrading to ice cream sandwich. They seem pretty committed to the transformer and have been quick to bring out updates. The fact the latest update gave us the choice to change the mouse cursor on the dock (after many complaints) shows they're paying attention to what people are saying.

With TFI getting dead last attention from ASUS as of late, they better be optimizing

they better be optimizing the hell out of Jelly Bean in prep for a massive promotion of the TFI's Android 4.1 rollout.
I personally feel ASUS have neglected the Infinity tablet worse than they did when their Transformer Prime was their most newest Transformer.
I've not seen a single update notification from them since I got this tablet on July 30th, and it's now September 8.
Do they still have that facebook page they use to respond to?
There hasn't been any new news from Googling the Transformer Infinity (besides it's launches in Europe and Australia) since it's reviews and launch reports that were made in June and July.
I know Google intentions were to boast it's Nexus 7 tablet, but wouldn't it made since to keep your more premium tablet running your software on the same level of promotion?
Key: TFI = Transformer Infinity

Havent even seen Gary Keys set foot in this forum even to say hi. Prime is discontinued Gary move on to the Infinity forum and save the tablet by giving insights to what is up. The infinity still has bugs that needs terminating and this is suppose to be the high end of transformers. Its suppose to get some high end service... Right? Hehehe..
*End of Rant*

the_game_master said:
they better be optimizing the hell out of Jelly Bean in prep for a massive promotion of the TFI's Android 4.1 rollout.
I personally feel ASUS have neglected the Infinity tablet worse than they did when their Transformer Prime was their most newest Transformer.
I've not seen a single update notification from them since I got this tablet on July 30th, and it's now September 8.
Do they still have that facebook page they use to respond to?
There hasn't been any new news from Googling the Transformer Infinity (besides it's launches in Europe and Australia) since it's reviews and launch reports that were made in June and July.
I know Google intentions were to boast it's Nexus 7 tablet, but wouldn't it made since to keep your more premium tablet running your software on the same level of promotion?
Key: TFI = Transformer Infinity
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You'll get what we send you Mr.!!!
...kidding of course
I'm with you hoping for something really good.
Can't complain much lately...been enjoying the Infinity.
I am very curious about an optimized 4.1 though.
Good luck to us all...

junrider said:
Havent even seen Gary Keys set foot in this forum even to say hi. Prime is discontinued Gary move on to the Infinity forum and save the tablet by giving insights to what is up. The infinity still has bugs that needs terminating and this is suppose to be the high end of transformers. Its suppose to get some high end service... Right? Hehehe..
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Why would you expect ASUS, a greedy megacorporation, to set foot in some obscure forum on the corner of the internet?
They got your money and that's all they need.
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Keion said:
Why would you expect ASUS, a greedy megacorporation, to set foot in some obscure forum on the corner of the internet?
They got your money and that's all they need.
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Let's be fair, they're not as bad as Shinra

psych2l said:
Let's be fair, they're not as bad as Shinra
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Maybe not as bad, however, everything Shinra built worked as promised.

junrider said:
Havent even seen Gary Keys set foot in this forum even to say hi. Prime is discontinued Gary move on to the Infinity forum and save the tablet by giving insights to what is up. The infinity still has bugs that needs terminating and this is suppose to be the high end of transformers. Its suppose to get some high end service... Right? Hehehe..
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Gary Key was trying to cover and hide the issues with the Prime and save Asus's reputation. He is in marketing, not engineering. That was all a big joke. The Infinity doesn't have near the issues the Prime had so Gary wont come over here unless the media starts reporting negatively on the Infinity. I will still never forget Gary Key saying in that interview that the Serial Number Unknown issues were fixed server side when there were dozens of people on these forums who still had the problem and the only fix was to send in your tablet and get a replacement. He flat out lied and I'm glad he isn't around.

Wtf Asus...Samsung Note 10.1 Was just released, not even available here in Canada yet but there is already a JB leak:
http://www.androidauthority.com/lea...ate-galaxy-tab-2-7-0-galaxy-note-10-1-113354/
Get on with it ASUS!!!!

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Wtf Asus...Samsung Note 10.1 Was just released, not even available here in Canada yet but there is already a JB leak:
http://www.androidauthority.com/lea...ate-galaxy-tab-2-7-0-galaxy-note-10-1-113354/
Get on with it ASUS!!!!
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We technically have a "leak" too with the guy who got the OTA in that other thread.
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why do people make these threads? If you are not happy with the device, exchange it for something else. Why keep buying from a company, whos reputation you don't like? They didnt force us to buy their products. Yes, there are bugs. Give them time to fix everything. They issue a fix today, and then new bugs show up tomorrow, do you expect them to release another update the next day? I'm sure people are hard at work trying to rectify all of the issues. And yes, they still have the FB page, and announced on there several times that JB would be coming this month. People just need to have patience. Every time some type of update gets announced, people start making threads asking when will we get them. technology is not something that can be created in a matter of minutes.
My Infinity is not perfect. But i can be patient and have confidence that Asus will fix the issues. Why wouldnt they? How can they just leave us with messed up devices, and then come out with new products? Who will buy them, given they got over us on the first time? Contact ASUS and voice your complaints. It really doesnt help posting them here.
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timrock said:
why do people make these threads?
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I dunno...
Why do we keep posting in these threads
We're all gonna be pissed when Toshiba, Slamsung, IBM, etc. finally kick in with entries into HD Android tabs.
I know I'll probably fall for the next best thing...just like everybody else.

Android 4.1 - TF700

Good Day,
Official Press Statement -
Dear Valued ASUS Customers,
We are pleased to announce that we will soon be rolling out a major software update for both the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) and ASUS Transformer Pad Prime (TF201), which will bring Android™ 4.1, Jelly Bean to the devices. We always strive to deliver the latest updates for our customers – we hope you enjoy it.
Thank you for your continued support.
North American Update -
For those users in the US and Canada, the 10.4.4.14.1 Release is held.
North American Update - 9/27/2012
For those users in the US and Canada, the 10.4.4.16 Release should be available early next week. A couple of applications that were recently updated (Facebook 1.9.10 on 9/20 as one example) required a last minute firmware update for the keyboard to operate correctly in the "Comment" area with Android 4.1. Sorry about the delay but this fix needed to be implemented before release.
North American Update -
The JB update will be rolling out today. I highly recommend doing a factory reset on ICS, reboot, load the JB update, shutdown, and then start. It will offer the best performance compared to a straight update to JB, especially if you have a lot of apps or custom software loaded. Yes, it is a pain but it makes a real difference in the operation of the unit. Also, if you have rooted the unit I would recommend going back to a stock ICS load before updating. If you are unlocked, the JB update will not be available OTA.
In regards to applications, we have run through the top 500 apps on Play and there are a few applications that might only run in portrait mode or might white screen (Bike Race Free). Google is working with the developers on JB updates now. Also, several Google Apps will recommend an update (updates post 9/20) and we suggest accepting these for best performance.

Oh my goddddd I so happy !!! Got an A on my calc exam b on my physics exam and now this omgggggggggggg!!!! Yesss!!!!
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Gary Key said:
Good Day,
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Dear Valued ASUS Customers,
We are pleased to announce that we will soon be rolling out a major software update for both the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) and ASUS Transformer Pad Prime (TF201), which will bring Android™ 4.1, Jelly Bean to the devices. We always strive to deliver the latest updates for our customers – we hope you enjoy it.
Thank you for your continued support.
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For those users in the US and Canada, the 10.4.4.14.1 Release should be available within the next 72 hours.
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Best news ever to us devs. Finally!
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lesonal said:
Oh my goddddd I so happy !!! Got an A on my calc exam b on my physics exam and now this omgggggggggggg!!!! Yesss!!!!
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Wow, that really is good day!

Hope sooner than 72h can't freaking wait yay
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Uhhuh, and the time-estimate for the rest of the world? Y'know, the 750 million inhabitants of Europe, for instance?

If this is an official press release from ASUS for an android tablet, why is there a link to apple forums in the sig?
At any rate, I hope that this update fixes the problem with Netflix I have.

Since the 9.4.5.30 update it's never a good day anymore for me. Why the #@$! did you have to add signature checks to the bootloader, even on unlocked devices, locking us out from flashing any bootloader we want, and therefore also locking us out from getting nvflash.
Why? Can you answer this question, Gary Key?
You yourself have posted in another thread that you want to give us nvflash access ("but it wasn't ASUS's decision"), why then lock us out when someone do provide a way?

This news kinda makes me wish I hadn't brought my Tf700 back to best buy.
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Gary is from asus. I don't why apple reference but its been in his stuff for a long time
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Good news. Can't wait!
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adamhlj said:
If this is an official press release from ASUS for an android tablet, why is there a link to apple forums in the sig?
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DUDE: Gary works for ASUS and represents them in an official capacity here. If he posts it, it is guaranteed legit.

adamhlj said:
If this is an official press release from ASUS for an android tablet, why is there a link to apple forums in the sig
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Because he's rolling his eyes at Apple mucking up Wifi on the iPad, something Asus had and fixed? Because I remember Applefans yapping away about how great the iPad was and how the Transformer sucked for the WiFi issues.. which the iPad has, now...
Come on people, do you seriously not see the rolling eyes emoticon?

adamhlj said:
If this is an official press release from ASUS for an android tablet, why is there a link to apple forums in the sig?
At any rate, I hope that this update fixes the problem with Netflix I have.
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GARY IS THE MAN. When the TF201 came out he was the one choosing users to test beta drivers from asus before been release to the public. He help us in the TF201 and now he is here with us. Thanx Gary looking forward for the update. The countdown begins.

Great. I am backing up my apps and gonna to a factory reset before update to jb:laugh::laugh:

~~ GOOD NEWS ~~~ but ,,,,this comment ??
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Because he's rolling his eyes at Apple mucking up Wifi on the iPad, something Asus had and fixed? Because I remember Applefans yapping away about how great the iPad was and how the Transformer sucked for the WiFi issues.. which the iPad has, now...
Come on people, do you seriously not see the rolling eyes emoticon?
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something Asus had and - fixed >??? did ASUS add another Antenna wire >> so BT and Wifi is no longer sharing the SAME ONE WIRE ?
OR did ASus actually fixed something in EUROPE and not in USA ?? DONT THINK SO !!!
maybe I bought too early thats why got this 'single wire' PLUS a tf201 dock (keyboard labeled as tf201) ......
humnnn .... :crying:

WARNING: READ THIS NOW:
When Asus released their official Jelly Bean 4.1 update for the TF300, recoveries and ROMs based on ICS kernels were unable to boot. (I believe that this may be due to Trusted Platform). Most likely we'll see a repeat of this problem on the TF700 and TF201. Do not panic. I'll update TWRP as soon as possible to use updated kernels. Most likely we won't get kernel source right away so that means that JB users will not be able to back up and restore boot until we get the new kernel source. If you mess around with your recovery on your TF700 after installing JB you may end up soft-bricking your tablet. If you have nvflash access you will be able to fix it, but without nvflash you may end up with a brick that can only be fixed by Asus. You have been warned.
P.S. Might be a good idea to add this to the original post.

Holy crap, Gary is still alive...

This is better then Coffee in the Morning!!
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ShadowLea said:
Uhhuh, and the time-estimate for the rest of the world? Y'know, the 750 million inhabitants of Europe, for instance?
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Here in France Asus has indicated in facebook that JB should arrive for Europe next saturday