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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
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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.
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Wrong ;P iPad/iPhone GSM/iPhone CDMA/iPod Touch use different firmwares.
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See, not even THAT world is perfect LOL
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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...
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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...
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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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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.
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LOL, didn't Amazon used to make it's upper level people work in any dept that needed extra manpower?
Just wondering since the "New" Eee Pad Transformer was teased...
Will Asus continue to support the old Transformer or not ?
and for how long it will get Updates and stuff ??
Nobody can tell the future, so I hope your question is answered. ASUS will push updates IMO, until they can do it without issues to the Tegra2 SoC.
Sounds like a good question to email Asus... unless of course Asus is here to reply.
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Sounds like a good question to email Asus... unless of course Asus is here to reply.
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Not a chance. Big companies often don't converse with the community.
Look, to answer the OP, Shih (the chairman of asus) has already said the TF1 will be getting ICS update sometime in November. This is a clear indication it will continue be supported.
Tegra 2 won't be obsolete anytime soon.
That said, if you want the latest and greatest, then sell your TF1 right now and wait for the TF2. Or better yet, sell your TF1 and get an ipad 2.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/10/20/a...r-prime-tablet-with-quad-core-nvidia-tegra-3/
Quote from debut.....
" He also let the cat out of the bag for the original Transformer and any Ice Cream Sandwich plans, when asked if ASUS would have it by the end of the year he replied "Maybe earlier than that"."
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Agreed it's all but guarantied that the TF will be getting ICS and from there we leave it up to the Dev community and Roms like CM9 and such
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Just wondering since the "New" Eee Pad Transformer was teased...
Will Asus continue to support the old Transformer or not ?
and for how long it will get Updates and stuff ??
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It was in the announcement. They are going to continue to support it for 34 days after they release the TF2 except for you, they are going to stop supporting it for you 10 days before they release the TF2. Sorry, I guess they just don't like you.
/sarcasm. Nobody really knows how long they will but since they will be pushing out ICS and the TF shares its guts with the Xoom (google's reference device) Im betting we will be seeing updates as long as the Xoom does, either officially or unofficially.
Asus just tweeted (it's in another thread as well) that ICS is coming to the Transformer. Case closed.
At this point, given that Asus has been absolutely the best at updating its tablet, we have zero reason to doubt them. I think that when a company has demonstrated their commitment to supporting a device, as Asus has, we should give them the proper credit for doing so.
Yes, Asus has been great. But at some point the updates will eventually stop, that just they way it is. Even then The TF with ICS will still be useful. Not to mention most of us will move on the newer devices.
I can see my TF becoming a secondary device and getting a newer one, but that will likely be well into next year or 2013.
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Yes, Asus has been great. But at some point the updates will eventually stop, that just they way it is. Even then The TF with ICS will still be useful. Not to mention most of us will move on the newer devices.
I can see my TF becoming a secondary device and getting a newer one, but that will likely be well into next year or 2013.
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That's Exactly why i asked this Question...
I'm Trying keep this device for two years IF it's possible...
IF they didn't support it for long time and Especially "Tegra2" chip then the device will be almost useless...
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..
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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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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?
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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
It's starting to look like there will be no more updates form Asus. I previously had a TF101 and it got updates for about 18 months (as required by Google), then silence from Asus. Feels like that again with TF700. Agree?
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It's starting to look like there will be no more updates form Asus. I previously had a TF101 and it got updates for about 18 months (as required by Google), then silence from Asus. Feels like that again with TF700. Agree?
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They did an update last month ...... They've done 3 since April. I'll give them to the new year to do one more and then I think it'll be over
Root, custom recovery, custom roms. All the updates you could ever want.
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Root, custom recovery, custom roms. All the updates you could ever want.
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Maybe, yes. I'd just like to see the stock updates through. Custom roms are more hassle generally, for one because they constantly update (too often...), and each time something changes. I'd like to minimize the updates, because my life seems to be all about updating some $€r?! device all the time: 2 computers, 2 tablets, 2 phones, router, 2 tv's, music amplifier, the nas... everything wants to get updated.
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Maybe, yes. I'd just like to see the stock updates through. Custom roms are more hassle generally, for one because they constantly update (too often...), and each time something changes. I'd like to minimize the updates, because my life seems to be all about updating some $€r(! device all the time: 2 computers, 2 tablets, 2 phones, router, 2 tv's, music amplifier, the nas... everything wants to get updated.
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But you started the thread to complain Asus are stopping updates..... Lol... Make up her mind!
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But you started the thread to complain Asus are stopping updates..... Lol... Make up her mind!
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No no, I didn't complain, just put the nets to the water to get a feel if there will be stock updates or not. If consensus is not -> custom rom time.
I truly hope that ASUS will bring 4.4 to our tf700, especially because of the low memory footprint that 4.4 introduces. It would be quite ironic to see Android 4.4 reaching the next billion budget devices while our former flagship device does not get it.
I'm pretty sure we'll see kit kat officially, even if it's just so Asus can keep up the reputation of fast updates to help sell 701s
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I'm pretty sure we'll see kit kat officially, even if it's just so Asus can keep up the reputation of fast updates to help sell 701s
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"We ported KitKat to your old device, now go and buy our new device"
IMHO Asus will port KitKat to the TF701 to help sell 701s.
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"We ported KitKat to your old device, now go and buy our new device"
IMHO Asus will port KitKat to the TF701 to help sell 701s.
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+1 on this, not to mention that we are still waiting for a 4.3 release, Asus said it will come but there's no sign of it.
I'm sure Asus will support the TF300 and TF700 for as long they did the Prime.
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I'm sure Asus will support the TF300 and TF700 for as long they did the Prime.
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You are aware that the prime never got any updates to JB4.2.1 so that was until JB4.1.1 which was what 18 months max.....
Infinity came out in July 2012.... So we have 2 months left
Check when the Prime and Jellybean 4.2 came out and see if that's 18 months of support.
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Check when the Prime and Jellybean 4.2 came out and see if that's 18 months of support.
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Prime was released in Dec 2011 in the US? Maybe Feb 2012 here in the UK... The last official release from Asus is 10.4.2.18 which was built on Dec 20 2012.
So there you go you get get 12 months or less..... Don't get your hopes up.
Do you people not know that Google itself only supports a device for 18 months?
Some go longer. My S2 using Hong Kong firmware got a update last month. The fruit company supports devices years longer.
But some as giving by the Prime example are way shorter than 18 months.
Since the new TF701T is shipping with 4.2, I wouldn't be holding my breath for 4.4 (or even 4.3) on the TF700T.
I'm certainly not holding my breath for a new TF700 build of anything, but didn't the Tegra 3 Memopad launch six months ago or so? Is that device as similar to the TF700 as the TF300 is?
Again, you only need to look at the Prime and how similar it is to the TF300/700.
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Again, you only need to look at the Prime and how similar it is to the TF300/700.
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Right, but in the early days you could flash TF300 firmware on both devices. I'm saying that if Memopad drivers are similar we might be able to squeeze out OEM driver-level optimizations even after Asus stops officially supporting the TF700.