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I'm sure its a little pre-mature since it just came out here in the U.S. yesterday but, has anyone heard anything about the tf700 getting the bootloader unlocking tool? My tf700 is on its way here now, and all thought I'm sure its great stock, I have to have my custom rom's.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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No definites, but I read on here yesterday that the Prime got it within a month, so I would wager that by early August things will get up and running.
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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I only said this about TF300, not the Prime, but I have hopes set high too
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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Ah yes, that was it. Oh well, even a more recent example.
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I remember the Prime got it in about a month. The forums were flipping out though, they couldn't handle not having it yet, so Asus put it out there.
I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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smashingtool said:
I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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What are you talking about. Every single Android device starts with a locked bootloader when it's released. ASUS has been pretty quick with unlocking tools so far.
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His issue is more that the warranty is voided than it shipping locked. To which I agree with him, but its not a dealbreaker since literally the only devices that DONT do that are the Nexus devices.
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I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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If your willing to spend a extra $60, buy a squaretrade warranty for two years. Everything is covered, even if you drop it in a pool. On something this expensive, $60 for two years of awesome insurance is pretty cheap. They don't mind a unlocked bootloader either.
ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
I have never seen a confirmed case of a mfr denying hardware warranty for rooting, unlocking or flashing roms. I've returned/rma'd several defective devices with one or more of those attributes. Now if you brick it flashing then all bets are off.
Also, so you don't like nvidia, cant live with propritary usb connector(micro usb can't charge this baby anyway), and cant deal with unlocking bootloader. Just exactly what tablet are you going to buy that doesnt have any of those issues and isn't 49.99 from china?
Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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ASUS's statement is that you MAY lose your warranty after doing this, not that you WILL. In this respect they don't diverge much from HTC or - I believe - Samsung (not that I'm ASUS's fanboy, just saying). Search xda forums, there was a bunch of people who got their Primes fixed on warranty's conditions after unlocking, rooting and going into a bootloop.
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Good to know, but I'm still a bit wary...
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smashingtool said:
I came here to ask if the bootloader is locked. This makes me sad. I'm not willing to lose my hardware warranty to flash roms. This, plus the lack of micro-usb and the use of nvidia will force me to buy something else.
It's a shame, the tablet is amazing in every other way.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Microusb charges tablets just fine. My touch pad, for example, has it.
I'll wait?
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I assume the power throughput needed to charge the two relatively large batteries at once pretty much excludes microUSB charging cables (which use standardized maximum power on the pins). For smaller battery capacity, less-capable tablets, such as, with all respect, your TouchPad, it's indeed fine. What are you waiting for, if I may ask? Till, somewhere, somehow, ASUS decides to heed your lonely call for microUSB and ditches it on newer iterations (or units) of the Infinity? Just kidding, obviously, but the question still stand, especially when you couple it to the (pretty much sure-fire near-)future availability of the unlocked bootloader.
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Like everyone is saying, You can still get warranty service for hardware issues even if your unlocked. The only downside to unlocking is ASUS won't give your tablet OTA updates, but you can still download and flash the firmware from the asus support website. And chances are if you're unlocked, you're not using the stock firmware.
I think asus has to use their own proprietary plug that to make it work with the dock. You are still given a cable which plugs into your transformer on one end and into a usb port on the other end, so so lack of microusb is really a non-issue.
Don't understand what's wrong with Nvidia, most of the issues so far seem to be software related. Tegra also comes with some nice bells and whistles.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. The Asus warning and agreement is very clear on this. If you unlock your bootloader they basically have nothing for you what so ever. Hardware included.
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I know the warning says otherwise, but people have still managed to get their ulocked transformers fixed. Either asus has somehow decided to still do hardware repairs, or the warranty centers put off checking the devices. I personally wouldn't count on it. Make sure your transformer is issue free before unlocking, and don't send it in just because you bricked it.(which shouldn't be possible unless you tried to overwrite the bootloader and lost fastboot)
I'm just saying the odds are if your unlocked, you're still going to get warranty service.
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Since no bootloader unlocking tool is available, does that mean I can't even flash a stock rom?
Got mine from China and itching to get US or UK or whatever rom on it, but I can't seem to find anything in the forum
I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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I believe you already got a response to that in another thread.
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Thanks for your reply, and for the write-up you did in the other thread.
I had already read it when I posted here but it isn't clear to me - probably my bad, I'm used to flashing my Samsung Galaxy S (1&3) but I've never done it on a tablet and it seems different. I haven't found any clear instructions on doing so for the TPI.
I get that you used SuperCharger V6, it didn't work and froze up your tablet, then you got it to work as you described.
So, I don't know if I still need to use SuperCharger (which from what I gather is not a modified rom??) or just copy the files you mentioned to the SDcard, and once the files are copied how to get to recovery mode and if root is even required :s
I'm very sorry if these things seem obvious to you all, but the TPI forum is still a bit empty and I couldn't find this info here. Don't even know if what works for the Prime will work for Infinity so I'm not sure I should go digging there as well.
Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
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hit173 said:
Hi, I'm on the verge of unlocking, but I don't know what benefits would I get. I'm rooted already and I was thinking of just waiting for jb. So what should I do fellas?
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I'm waiting for JB. I typically do the custom ROM thing with my Android devices but on the TF, I don't like the fact that unlocking voids the warranty. Given ASUS recent history with Android tablets and the weak development scene, it strikes me as not worth the risk at this time. Root is sufficient for me right now.
I will probably unlock it next year after the warranty is up.
unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.
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unlock when you have a need or desire, ie reason, to. Basically, have a reason to flash to something. Otherwise, root will be sufficient.
That's basically me right now.
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what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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Yes, read the forum
Boes40 said:
Yes, read the forum
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nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.
hit173 said:
what can i do with root? i havent done anything to it yet and im rooted. Any tips?
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The couple things I have done in the past with root.
1. Browser2Ram
Improves browser performance. This is as simple as installing the browser2ram.apk and reboot, then simply give superuser access. I use boat browser and to be honest, not sure if I gain much performance on it, but feels a bit faster.
Here is the thread: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...5-fix-browser-not-responding-browser2ram.html
2. Build.prop editing
I have done this in the past with my old two units. I felt things got a bit faster. Though uncertain if related, but after the build.prop editing I had couple episodes of random reboot, which I had never experienced. So my current unit, I have not changed build.prop and have not had any random reboot.
But if you are interested, this is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160
3. Volume
If you feel the volume out put is weak even at max, you can download applications that allow to boost volume beyond the maximum. I personally haven't done this.
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Further, using Titanium backup you can create and restore backups of all your apps and system data. Moving apps to be system apps so they work better. Ie maybe it was a bug but if you use the beautiful widgets weather (asus weather is waayy to big) and click one click clean it wont open on next click. pushing to system fixed it.
If you like gaming check out gameCIH the app. (Look for it in the browser, I don't wanna link and get in some sorta trouble) This app once you know how to use it allows you to cheat on games lol. Some games when they update are designed to trick the app so if you backup with Titanium use cheats then back up again go into the market and select update it usually pulls over. ie Heroes Call money for example
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nothing really good in the forums well at least for only rooted devices.
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Did you read this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758160&highlight=bloatware
thanks guys for all the info. i did do the browser to ram but i didnt really notice a difference on boat, but my chrome started to fc on me. The build prop its hard to do at the moment since i dont have much time on my hands, ill be glad if someone can post a tweak build prop that i can just download.
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Why root? First Titanium Backup. Two, BusyBox.
These things or using ADB or Android's SKU, you can remove bloatware or other ware you don't want. Currently, i would suggest just freezing them unless you know how to pull or add with ADB incase you need to factor reset because it may case problem if you do a factory reset.
After that, it's more what you're into. I like Sixaxis Controller. It's a really good app to let you use a PS3 controller with some games. Great with emulators. It also lets you map out touch controls. On a side note, Wiimote works well too, but it's uses a Wiimote and doesn't requite root, but not touch control mapping for games not programmed for a controller.
If you like to get apps not available in the US such as BBC iPlayer or NFL Game Pass, MarketEnabler. You can also use to this to get apps that are specific to carriers
RootKeeper is another good one. This will let you play Google Play movies since they don't, usually, play on rooted devices.
Screencast is an excellent screen capture and screen recorder.
Rooting itself unlocks a lot. Just depends on how you like play. Unlocking, that's for the bootloader and recovery, which would be specific for nandroid backups and flashing. Thus, were talking custom firmware, kernals and some custom scripts (these is usually where unlocking features that are build in, but not turned on for some reason). As of yet, the TF700T is very limited in these things.
Unlock... THEN ask what it's good for... THAT's the noob way!
Dude, you are doing it bass akwards. You rooted, and now are looking to see what you can do, then you want to unlock, "just because" I had the Prime for 7 months before I unlocked it and only did it then because I was backed into a corner, with Asus refusing to provide fixes anyone (we went 3 months with no updates, and then they pushed out the worst update of any they had ever provided.) THAT was when I unlocked, and 3 weeks later I regretted it. there was only a couple of ROMS (the ONLY reason to unlock if for a custom rom install) and they were all, just okay, nothing spectacular. Biggest mistake I made on the Prime. Granted there are ALREADY more roms out for Infinity, but the grass AIN'T always greener. I suggest you read THE ENTIRE THREAD for EVERY custom ROM for this device (or at least the ones you think sound worthwhile) THEN, after seeing all the BS those folks are going through (or all the joy they are having... there are ALWAYS pluses and minuses) you can decide to unlock or not. remember YOU CAN unroot. Unlocking is a one way street, and if you go into a bad neighborhood, here is no return trip.
Why people are always in a rush to root and unlock, without even knowing why they are doing these things is always a mystery to me. You are exactly the type of user that ends up crying in these forums how you briked your device. SLOW THE HELL DOWN. There is no magic bullet to make your tablet perfect. Time, and reason and logic and LEARNING are what will make you tablet perfect.
EDIT... Oh yeah, do you realize that if you unlock you won't BE GETTING JELLY BEAN? No from Asus, and not OTA. You will have to wait for a developer to pull it and make it flash-able for your unlocked tablet. Unlocked means no OTA updates again. EVER. Not that the developers aren't awesome, they are, but you will have burned your Asus bridge once and for all. Still "on the verge" of unlocking? Listen, I am sorry to be harsh, but the way you want to unlock is just wrong on so manly levels, if I saved you from yourself, you may be glad later. Don't forget, sine you are rooted, if you want to KEEP root, get Voodoo OTA Root Keeper (on Play Store) - and you have to run it BEFORE applying an OTA - not after if you want to keep root through an OTA update.
I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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I'm sorry, but I tend to disagree with the above poster in most respects. The difference between stock ICS on the TF700 and Zeus 4.0 ROM on the TF700 is reason enough to unlock your device. Regarding voiding the Asus warranty - so what - from what I've read about their warranty service, it's almost useless anyway! My recommendation to anyone who unlocks their device is to get a SqureTrade warranty instead of dealing with Asus' piss-poor warranty service. This way you are covered with warranty and get the advantages of being unlocked. For the $80 (with coupon) for a 2 year standard + accidental damage warranty, you simply can't go wrong - it gives you complete peace of mind.
That being said, I do agree that you need to be careful and make sure you understand what you are doing before you unlock. But, it's not hard or complicated to unlock or flash custom ROMs - just read up and ask questions first if you are not sure of something and you'll be fine.
Regarding not getting Jelly Bean via OTA - it's not a big deal at all - there will be flashable JB-based ROMs within a day or two of JB being released (if not sooner).
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^ What he said
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Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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hit173 said:
Yeah I have been doing my research n I decided to wait for jb. If jb doesn't cut for me, I'll be unlocking and getting that square trade warranty.
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Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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Just keep in mind that you can only get the SquareTrade warranty for up to 90 days after purchasing the tablet (30 days if purchased on Ebay).
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what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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hit173 said:
what about bestbuy? i bought the 21st of july when it 1st came out.
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With Best Buy (or any retail store) you have 90 days from the date of purchase - so you have *approximately* until October 21st....
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I prefer to only root usually if I.can but Zeus is exponentially better than even a system-tuner-tweaked stock. I got constant crashes on stock and I/o problems were rampant. Voided my warranty but I can just flip it on eBay or send it in anyways if push comes to shove.
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Hello,
I've had my tf700 for a couple of weeks now. Things started off pretty well with it, but now it's starting to give lots of keyboard problems.
Sometimes it goes nuts typing a string of letters like a key is held down, sometimes the last key i pressed, sometimes random.
Sometimes on wakeup, the keyboard won't work, but the trackpad does.
Sometimes nothing works, but the notification area shows docked.
Sometimes when these issues are happening, i can't open the notification menu. Touching it does nothing.
Sometimes a cold boot fixes the problem, not always.
Any ideas? Is it commonly this flakey? One of these issues has been happening at least daily for about a week. It's stock, no root, all updates. It came from Best Buy, so I can return within 30 days. Should I return it for a replacement? Different model?
Thanks for any insight.
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l have never heard of anyone having THOSE problems!
Did you do the cold boot with the dock attached?
If that does not sort if out, I would return it. Maybe you have better luck with the next one...
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I have done cold boot with and without the dock attached, doesn't seem to make a difference. I discovered tonight that when the notification thing is not working, it will start working when the tab recieves a msg or something. This also started the keyboard working tonight after multiple cold boots did nothing.
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I have done cold boot with and without the dock attached, doesn't seem to make a difference. I discovered tonight that when the notification thing is not working, it will start working when the tab recieves a msg or something.
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That's an issue that came with Jelly Bean. There's a lot of threads on it.
The other issues I haven't heard of yet. The Best Buy part isn't a shock, 90% of the faulty TF700's mentioned on this board came from Best Buy.....
Thanks for the tips. I just picked up a new one. Hopefully it works out better.
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That's an issue that came with Jelly Bean. There's a lot of threads on it.
The other issues I haven't heard of yet. The Best Buy part isn't a shock, 90% of the faulty TF700's mentioned on this board came from Best Buy.....
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No that I care about BestBuy one way or the other, but don't you think the reason may be that a lot of tablets were bought at Best Buy period? Faulty or not? They are one of the few brick and mortar places left if you don't want to buy online.
I have a hard time imagining that Asus produces sub-standard tablets especially for Best Buy. And I think BB would scream bloody murder if their return rates were considerably higher than "normal" for any particular product.
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No that I care about BestBuy one way or the other, but don't you think the reason may be that a lot of tablets were bought at Best Buy period? Faulty or not? They are one of the few brick and mortar places left if you don't want to buy online.
I have a hard time imagining that Asus produces sub-standard tablets especially for Best Buy. And I think BB would scream bloody murder if their return rates were considerably higher than "normal" for any particular product.
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Fact remains that not a single EU user has complained about the issues BB buyers do. Assume from that what you will, but in Europe they do sell them in stores, and in some countries well before the US sell date. So no, it's not the tablet itself.
I suspect BB got a lousy batch, and BB just assumes it's the product's default state. People keep getting they product swapped for another from the same batch which is not going to do any good.
Is the SquareTrade plan void if I unlock the tablet, I am wanting to unlock and install a rom but at the same time don't want to be without a warranty.
Thanks Everyone
As nobody with such plan responded...
Your best move would be to look for terms of your plan and search for something like user interfering/changing softwere, or more specificaly, unlocking bootloader/device.
I had two warranty plans, one from asus, the other one was a bonus from the shop I bought my tf700. Both are void due to unlocking... Check your plan terms and make your decision
I have a similar protection plan that I bought with the tablet from Best Buy and I know that I am covered. This is the only reason I decided to go forward with unlocking bootloader, rooting, and flashing a new ROM. I am glad I did and often question how I tolerated this thing before, but if did not have that coverage then I would not have made the switch. Like the previous response said, it would prob be best to search through the terms of your contract to see exactly what you are covered for.
As long as you get the accidental coverage, you're all set.
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Thanks for all your replys. I got mad enough at the stock os that i unlocked and flashed a new rom anyway. I am glad i did now running clean rom and more then hppy with it i plan on buy the new warranty as it looks like it will still cover me.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
How do you know your cover with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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I have a similar protection plan that I bought with the tablet from Best Buy and I know that I am covered. This is the only reason I decided to go forward with unlocking bootloader, rooting, and flashing a new ROM. I am glad I did and often question how I tolerated this thing before, but if did not have that coverage then I would not have made the switch. Like the previous response said, it would prob be best to search through the terms of your contract to see exactly what you are covered for.
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How do you know your still covered with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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How do you know your cover with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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How do you know your still covered with the best buy warranty? Did you get the 2 year $160 one? Im still on the firmware i bought it with because im debating on unlocking it but dont want to void my warranty
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The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up. They could dig a little deeper and of course find out if that was not there but this makes it simple for them. Best buy however, does not care about that crap. I have already taken mine in and got a brand new replacement and they did not bother to worry about the dev being unlocked for a split second. The guy even told me when I bought it, I was covered for any reason and I was sitting there talking to him about rooting and what not. Best buy prob has a deal with asus for being a dealer/distributer of their product that says asus cant bother to "honor" warranties or whatever, or best buy will turn around and sell it as a refurb. Either way, your covered and this is the only reason I feel so comfortable with having my dev unlocked, rooted, and booted with some CROMi because it is a completely diff device with it.
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The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up.
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This is completely false - Asus knows if you are unlocked without even touching your device. In order to unlock, you device MUST contact Asus and they record your serial number.
For what its worth, SquareTrade is MUCH less expensive as well (although you do have to mail it to them unlike Best Buy)...
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Turin87 said:
The only way that asus knows the dev is unlocked is the fact that the tablet says "this device is unlocked" in the top left corner when you first boot it up. They could dig a little deeper and of course find out if that was not there but this makes it simple for them. Best buy however, does not care about that crap. I have already taken mine in and got a brand new replacement and they did not bother to worry about the dev being unlocked for a split second. The guy even told me when I bought it, I was covered for any reason and I was sitting there talking to him about rooting and what not. Best buy prob has a deal with asus for being a dealer/distributer of their product that says asus cant bother to "honor" warranties or whatever, or best buy will turn around and sell it as a refurb. Either way, your covered and this is the only reason I feel so comfortable with having my dev unlocked, rooted, and booted with some CROMi because it is a completely diff device with it.
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well thank you very much i was debating on unlocking mine because i bought the warranty, but now that i know best buy doesnt care, im gonna unlock it, thank you
Belenus93 said:
Thanks for all your replys. I got mad enough at the stock os that i unlocked and flashed a new rom anyway. I am glad i did now running clean rom and more then hppy with it i plan on buy the new warranty as it looks like it will still cover me.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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One thing to check for is if they cover damage. My SIII has full damage protection, and I had rooted it, but since it got totally hosed, they couldn't turn it on to check if it had been rooted or not. If your tablet's plan has the same thing, and it stops working, just drop it from the second story before you send it in.
Mikey1969 said:
One thing to check for is if they cover damage. My SIII has full damage protection, and I had rooted it, but since it got totally hosed, they couldn't turn it on to check if it had been rooted or not. If your tablet's plan has the same thing, and it stops working, just drop it from the second story before you send it in.
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Exactly - that's why the "accidental coverage" is so important - it literally covers ANY problem. Think about it - if you brick a device while flashing firmware, that damage was accidental, right (surely, you didn't MEAN to brick your device!)?
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Without going into a long unsuccessful Asus story and not being able to unlock the bootloader (was on the phone a last time today with no luck w/Asus) I was curious if there are people out there that offer services to unlock a tablet like this with no intervention from Asus if that is even possible. Mine is over a year now so its out of warranty. I mean if I can send in my air bag module to have it reset on ebay (which i did successfully on the cheap) why wouldnt there be something similar for unlocking this damn tablet?
If this needs to be moved to another section feel free.
Thanks.
Didn't think it was a possibility. Major bummer
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nyr35blue said:
Didn't think it was a possibility. Major bummer
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No it's not possible. Asus use 128 bit encrypted bootloaders and only they have the key which is locked to your cpu.... But they offer a free apk to unlock it at the loss of warranty which is well worth it imo.
sbdags said:
No it's not possible. Asus use 128 bit encrypted bootloaders and only they have the key which is locked to your cpu.... But they offer a free apk to unlock it at the loss of warranty which is well worth it imo.
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Oh its totally worth it but if it worked for me I wouldn't have a need to ask for other options.
nyr35blue said:
Oh its totally worth it but if it worked for me I wouldn't have a need to ask for other options.
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You tried both V7, V8, and harassing Asus tech support and managers?
Yes multiple times. They even offered to let me send it in for unlocking then told me since my one year warranty is up they can't do that blah blah blah. It's ridiculous and I gave up since I called many times during my warranty period.
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nyr35blue said:
Yes multiple times. They even offered to let me send it in for unlocking then told me since my one year warranty is up they can't do that blah blah blah. It's ridiculous and I gave up since I called many times during my warranty period.
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I'm so glad my only android experience is with this garbage. So now I have no intention of ever getting another because I have the same issue. F*** you Asus!
nyr35blue said:
Yes multiple times. They even offered to let me send it in for unlocking then told me since my one year warranty is up they can't do that blah blah blah. It's ridiculous and I gave up since I called many times during my warranty period.
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sbdags said:
No it's not possible. Asus use 128 bit encrypted bootloaders and only they have the key which is locked to your cpu.... But they offer a free apk to unlock it at the loss of warranty which is well worth it imo.
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It's true that only they have the key, however there is one weakness to the setup. They give you the key if you run the unlock APK. Now this program has to send some identification info about the tf300 to Asus over the internet and then it gets the right unlock key back. If you figure out what info to send to asus to get the right key back it should be hackable. Not easy but doable
Seems like there are people working on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29886680
However, seeing that thread that unlocking requires DMclient to work, and DMclient has a habit of locking up. Try in settings->apps->all to find DMclient. Force close and remove cache and data. Then try the unlock apk from ASUS again. Worth a shot...
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It's true that only they have the key, however there is one weakness to the setup. They give you the key if you run the unlock APK. Now this program has to send some identification info about the tf300 to Asus over the internet and then it gets the right unlock key back. If you figure out what info to send to asus to get the right key back it should be hackable. Not easy but doable
Seems like there are people working on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29886680
However, seeing that thread that unlocking requires DMclient to work, and DMclient has a habit of locking up. Try in settings->apps->all to find DMclient. Force close and remove cache and data. Then try the unlock apk from ASUS again. Worth a shot...
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Well that thread looks like nothing has progressed for 20 months so I would not pin your hopes on it.......