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Acore FC Downgrade!

Started the process to root (had flashed the 3.1 update). Loaded .9 to uSD and flashed down to 8.2.3.9 all went well. Upon boot started getting all sorts of FC (acore). Noted in About Tablet I was on the right build but Asus Sync and FC spooked me so I relaoded the 3.1 zip and flashed back. All apears well.
Any ideas just what the heck caused all the FC?

skeeterpro said:
Started the process to root (had flashed the 3.1 update). Loaded .9 to uSD and flashed down to 8.2.3.9 all went well. Upon boot started getting all sorts of FC (acore). Noted in About Tablet I was on the right build but Asus Sync and FC spooked me so I relaoded the 3.1 zip and flashed back. All apears well.
Any ideas just what the heck caused all the FC?
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Corrupted update files? Maybe you needed to do a hard shutdown and start it again. I would've just rooted it right then and there. ASUS sync crashing doesn't affect adb.

Funny you mentioned that because and the 3.1 was installing I thought the same. Hard shutdowns can work miracles at times. I might just grab another copy of .9 somewhere and use that one (presuming I can locate one...I hear Asus has taken old firmware versions down...or at least the ones that can be rooted). dang.
thanks

skeeterpro said:
Started the process to root (had flashed the 3.1 update). Loaded .9 to uSD and flashed down to 8.2.3.9 all went well. Upon boot started getting all sorts of FC (acore). Noted in About Tablet I was on the right build but Asus Sync and FC spooked me so I relaoded the 3.1 zip and flashed back. All apears well.
Any ideas just what the heck caused all the FC?
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Did you wipe the data (factory reset) after downgrading to .9? I did the same procedure, and got the same FC. Factory reset it and no more FC. I think Asus doesn't wipe the data folder when it upgrades, thus some of the 3.1 apps were still trying to run on 3.0.1.

tom0927 said:
Did you wipe the data (factory reset) after downgrading to .9? I did the same procedure, and got the same FC. Factory reset it and no more FC. I think Asus doesn't wipe the data folder when it upgrades, thus some of the 3.1 apps were still trying to run on 3.0.1.
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when I downgraded from 3.1 to 3.0.1 I had to factory reset to get rid of the FC's

bbilko said:
when I downgraded from 3.1 to 3.0.1 I had to factory reset to get rid of the FC's
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Good point. Will keep that in mind. Will search forum to refresh exactly how factory reset is done.....just to be safe!

skeeterpro said:
Good point. Will keep that in mind. Will search forum to refresh exactly how factory reset is done.....just to be safe!
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Don't have my tablet on hand, but I believe it's Settings -> Privacy -> Factory Reset

OTA Best Practices (Jelly Bean Content)

So, since "Jelly Day" is nigh, I was wondering what everyone's update strategy is. I'm thinking my process is going to look like this:
Backup root w/ OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU
(Root) Unfreeze all the system apps I have frozen
(Root) Do a Titanium Backup
Do an ASUS Backup
(Root) Restore build.prop (was Clean RAM, but this is overkill)
Clear Caches
Cold Boot
Hit "Update"
Wait...
After Final Boot: Factory Reset
Cold Boot
Setup System via Standard menu
Restore Root if possible
Check for Adobe Flash (post JB Factory Reset may wipe it), install if necessary
Restore apps
(Root) Freeze unwanted apps.
I'm a little tempted to factory reset before and after the update. I might copy my entire /sdcard to an external HDD prior, too. I do this occasionally as a backup method.
Do any of you guys have other approaches. I know there have been times when I have just hit update without thinking about it much and let it rip. But I want JB to be... special.

zenaxe said:
So, since "Jelly Day" is nigh, I was wondering what everyone's update strategy is. I'm thinking my process is going to look like this:
Backup root w/ OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU
(Root) Unfreeze all the system apps I have frozen
(Root) Do a Titanium Backup
Do an ASUS Backup
Clean RAM
Clear Caches
Cold Boot
Hit "Update"
Wait...
After Final Boot: Factory Reset
Cold Boot
Setup System via Standard menu
Restore Root if possible
Check for Adobe Flash (post JB Factory Reset may wipe it), install if necessary
Restore apps
(Root) Freeze unwanted apps.
I'm a little tempted to factory reset before and after the update. I might copy my entire /sdcard to an external HDD prior, too. I do this occasionally as a backup method.
Do any of you guys have other approaches. I know there have been times when I have just hit update without thinking about it much and let it rip. But I want JB to be... special.
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Step 5...clean RAM?
I thought about factory reset, but JB is a minor update over ICS versus ICS over Gb, so I'll probably skip the factory reset unless I experience odd issues.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Infinity Running Tapatalk.

Factory reset wipes internal sd right?

czerdrill said:
Factory reset wipes internal sd right?
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Yep. Any apps or data will need to be restored.
re Clean RAM: By that I basically meant run FMR memory cleaner. Now that I think about it that IS overkill... since caches will be cleared and a reboot will follow. I mostly just use FMR to reduce crashes due to memory fragmentation.

Wait for a top Rom maker to release their own version. Install that instead.
Good things come to those who wait.
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zenaxe said:
Yep. Any apps or data will need to be restored.
re Clean RAM: By that I basically meant run FMR memory cleaner. Now that I think about it that IS overkill... since caches will be cleared and a reboot will follow. I mostly just use FMR to reduce crashes due to memory fragmentation.
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I'm new to the Infinity, so I have yet to see what this FMR is...and I'm kicking myself for taking the .30 update before I read that it breaks nvflash for the TF700....
But I understand following the accepted method since that has always worked
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Wait for a top Rom maker to release their own version. Install that instead.
Good things come to those who wait.
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The ROM developers won't be able to actually update the current ICS to JB, though, right? They'll be ROMs that you need to install on systems that have already been updated to JB first, right, or am I mistaken in this?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Infinity Running Tapatalk.

johnlgalt said:
I'm new to the Infinity, so I have yet to see what this FMR is...and I'm kicking myself for taking the .30 update before I read that it breaks nvflash for the TF700....
But I understand following the accepted method since that has always worked
The ROM developers won't be able to actually update the current ICS to JB, though, right? They'll be ROMs that you need to install on systems that have already been updated to JB first, right, or am I mistaken in this?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Infinity Running Tapatalk.
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Can't update current ICS roms to JB. I mean you can sorta, but you have to start with the JB framework first. I'm confused I guess by your question.
You don't need to be on jellybean to install a Jellybean ROM. You can be on ICS, it doesnt frankly matter, so long as you have a recovery and unlocked bootloader
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There should be no prep work folks. Use titanium to backup your stuff....accept the OTA after applying rootkeeper and restore apps after reboot. Caches and Dalvik will already be cleared from the OTA drop

Thanks for the list. Reminded me of a couple of things, i had not thought of. With .30 update i forgot to use voodoo and it took me most of an afternoon to get it to install.
thanks
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2

woodsonmh said:
Thanks for the list. Reminded me of a couple of things, i had not thought of. With .30 update i forgot to use voodoo and it took me most of an afternoon to get it to install.
thanks
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah, I had some similar mucking about.
Anyone know if an OTA Rootkeeper su-backup survives a factory Reset? I assume it does. It could be a problem with my current with my current list otherwise.

zenaxe said:
Anyone know if an OTA Rootkeeper su-backup survives a factory Reset? I assume it does. It could be a problem with my current with my current list otherwise.
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I believe it does. We use a bunch of TF300's at work. Occasionally I factory reset them, and the steps I use to get root back is:
1) Install Superuser
2) Install Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper
3) Open Superuser once
4) Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper -> Restore root

johnlgalt said:
I have yet to see what this FMR is
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FMR Memory Cleaner. I use it to free mem before playing gfx intensive games.
Hopefully the JB update will also have the nvidia drivers fixed, so that reboot+FMR is not required anymore.

Another thing to think about: Restore build.prop prior to update. Sounds like modified build.props can hose the OTA.

two Different TF700, night and day perfomance with JB

Would like to tell you my story
this morning JB was release and i updated my tablet with the new update. I was hoping for a nexus 7 like experience only to find out how jerky and stuttery JB is running in my TF700. After a factory reset nothing same story. To end the story quickly, i brick my tablet with TWRP and JB.
Replace my unit (bestbuy)which was a C08 for a C07 (the only one left). It came with .22 after booting my tablet it did a upgrade to .30 and then it did an upgrade to JB. i did a factory reset afterward. Boy is this thing fast, just as fast has my nexus 7 (no joke). Why my old TF700 was stuttery and jerky all over this one is lag free EVERYWHERE. I have own several Android device which i have updrade from ICS to JB and i now how butter smooth feels. GS3, Galaxy nexus, TF300.
Don't know what to say guy but my guess willl be downgrade to .30 do a factory reset, upgrade to JB and do another factory reset. I almost gave up on the TF700 and the tablet i owned this morning. Now i'm in love again and truly a believer in this tablet.

Most likely removal of apps that were hogging resources was the fix. Factory reset removes these

cmdrdredd said:
Most likely removal of apps that were hogging resources was the fix. Factory reset removes these
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Factory reset was done on both devices

eduardmc said:
Factory reset was done on both devices
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You said you only reset after the update on your first one so you wrote the JB firmware right over the top. With the new one you started clean.
It's somewhat similar to doing a full wipe vs dirty flash with custom roms. Flashing over the top can sometimes be a little bit more problematic.

cmdrdredd said:
You said you only reset after the update on your first one so you wrote the JB firmware right over the top. With the new one you started clean.
It's somewhat similar to doing a full wipe vs dirty flash with custom roms. Flashing over the top can sometimes be a little bit more problematic.
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"I was hoping for a nexus 7 like experience only to find out how jerky and stuttery JB is running in my TF700. After a factory reset nothing same story."

That still tells me "I wrote new firmware over old firmware without wiping data first".
I'm not saying it's what caused the noticeable performance improvement, but I know with many things from BIOS updates (reset CMOS before flash) to custom roms (wipe caches and data reset), everyone advises to do it before and after. *shrug*

After update to 4.2.1, my tablet runs slow as dirt...

Cold booting seems to make it worse and a regular reboot only makes it run faster for a little while. Any ideas?

terrbear1 said:
Cold booting seems to make it worse and a regular reboot only makes it run faster for a little while. Any ideas?
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The best way to deal with issue like this, is backup your stuff, do a factory reset (twice) then reflash the full Asus firmware. If issue resolved then slowly restore or reinstall your download apps.

I agree with solution. My tablet turned into complete molasis after 4.2.1 update.
I then back up my apps+data and factory reset the tablet.
It erased everything that was on the Internal storage and reset the tablet back to fresh brand-new 4.2.1 state.
Things are running much better now.
Wish I had backed up the files I had in the Pictures and Videos folders of Internal Storage that were lost in the reset, but oh well.

If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).

indiscriminant said:
If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).
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Yes it should. However, if you lose root on JB, not a problem anymore. This tool can root your device while on JB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230763 , remeber to uninstall any left over root before using the tool.

indiscriminant said:
If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).
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It is possible if you follow the process properly but you can root 4.2.1, so if OTA root keeper dont work you can still root.
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer TF700T Infinity Pad Using Tapatalk HD
Rom: Cromi-X 4.3b4 with _That's V2 kernal
UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204100

Thanks guys, I am going to update, back up apps, then try this tonight. Appreciate the heads up.

Let me know how it gose mines is been slow for a while now, i might do this as well.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app

ruffryder281 said:
Let me know how it gose mines is been slow for a while now, i might do this as well.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app
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The factory reset will help just make sure EVERYTHING is backed up. apps by titanium, and you internal storage to mSD card or to a computer.
Tylor
Sent from my ASUS Transformer TF700T Infinity Pad Using Tapatalk HD
Rom: Cromi-X 4.3b5 with _That's V2 kernal
UPDATE FOR TF700 USERS!!! AND THE 4.2.1 UPDATE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204100

Any word on how your Infinity came out after factory reset. Did it turn out to be faster?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using XDA Premium HD app

I did the full wipe and everything is running much quicker. I tried to back everything up with the Carbon app to assist with the restore but the app couldn't see the backup after the reset. Doh.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app

TF700t running slow fix
I'm at 4.2.1 and experienced all the issues that have been document here and elsewhere. I was on the verge of trying to put in a one of the third party ROMs, but decided to give the factory reset a chance. Backed up the data using the Asus app to my microSD and removed it. Did the three time reset recommended and on the third try went through the setup. All my old apps were captured from the Play Store and then I installed the program/data backup on top of that. So far the tablet is now working without the long lags in using Chrome or just typing this reply. One of the games I backed-up was restored to the current game point. I would highly recommend doing the Factory Reset option (recommended is three times) to see if you can recover some of the speed in the tablet. Mine did and given I invested in the keyboard, I was not interested in making the move to say the Samsung Tab Pro and the expense involved.

Glowplugv said:
I'm at 4.2.1 and experienced all the issues that have been document here and elsewhere. I was on the verge of trying to put in a one of the third party ROMs, but decided to give the factory reset a chance. Backed up the data using the Asus app to my microSD and removed it. Did the three time reset recommended and on the third try went through the setup. All my old apps were captured from the Play Store and then I installed the program/data backup on top of that. So far the tablet is now working without the long lags in using Chrome or just typing this reply. One of the games I backed-up was restored to the current game point. I would highly recommend doing the Factory Reset option (recommended is three times) to see if you can recover some of the speed in the tablet. Mine did and given I invested in the keyboard, I was not interested in making the move to say the Samsung Tab Pro and the expense involved.
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Yes you have just cleaned you /data partition. It will eventually come back and without unlocking and installing a rom that supports trim there is not much you can do......

Bummer
sbdags said:
Yes you have just cleaned you /data partition. It will eventually come back and without unlocking and installing a rom that supports trim there is not much you can do......
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Thanks for the inside info. I'll keep an eye on it and if it reverts, I'll go to plan B and install a new ROM. So there are no tools like a defrag for SSD that you fix the problem in Android other than through the ROM? Seems like it would be something that would be very useful.

Glowplugv said:
Thanks for the inside info. I'll keep an eye on it and if it reverts, I'll go to plan B and install a new ROM. So there are no tools like a defrag for SSD that you fix the problem in Android other than through the ROM? Seems like it would be something that would be very useful.
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There are yes - lagfix on the play store will trim the file system. You need to be rooted though.

tf101 is lagging

after i flashed team eos4 #108 and i nvflash stock firmware and my tf101 is lagging like hell(always freezes and the settings app crash) anyone know what the problem is?. :crying::crying:
Cheers

Did you factory reset?

i even nvflash stock firmware. So i dont think the problem is about factory reset and yes of course i did a factory reset
do you know how to reset the internal storage? cause i think is the internal storage problem i got a low speed on full wipe in cwm(takes more than a minute every time i use it, It only takes less than twenty seconds before in the same cwm)
i want to reset the whole internal storage just like the one comes when you bought the tablet(no partitions etc)
Regards

BickyXD said:
after i flashed team eos4 #108 and i nvflash stock firmware and my tf101 is lagging like hell(always freezes and the settings app crash) anyone know what the problem is?. :crying::crying:
Cheers
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Download EasyFlasher and Stock ROM from Asus download page. Do what it says on the EasyFlasher's page and it will wipe EVERYTHING and install Stock. Make sure you remove the microSD before doing that. Else, it will get wiped too
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app

Also, the Team EOS and very new jellybean ROMs don't quite run at the ideal 50-60 fps yet as well if you are wondering.