Hi, I just recieved my transformer third replacement, and this unit is good, no defect whatsoever so far, but I powered it on, charged it, and I couldn't find any update to 3.1 OTA... So I applied manually the 3.1 update from asus website with a microSD.
Great now I am on 3.1...
But, I am not recieving the notification to update the dock ! Like I had on my previous transformers which updated over the air.
Is there any way to update the dock with a microSD card ??? Thanks a lot. I used the search engine but didn't find any answer on this topic.
I know my dock is not updated because when I press the spacebar it doesn't wake up the tablet's screen, and this particular behavior was present on my previous dock updated transformers.
Yes I don't recall the detailed steps offhand but you download the firmware update for the tablet from Asus's website and put it on SD card adn update that, then once it reboots it prompts you to update the dock. It was very easy and the steps are on Asus's site alongside the firmware downloads.
epicfailguy2 said:
Hi, I just recieved my transformer third replacement, and this unit is good, no defect whatsoever so far, but I powered it on, charged it, and I couldn't find any update to 3.1 OTA... So I applied manually the 3.1 update from asus website with a microSD.
Great now I am on 3.1...
But, I am not recieving the notification to update the dock ! Like I had on my previous transformers which updated over the air.
Is there any way to update the dock with a microSD card ??? Thanks a lot. I used the search engine but didn't find any answer on this topic.
I know my dock is not updated because when I press the spacebar it doesn't wake up the tablet's screen, and this particular behavior was present on my previous dock updated transformers.
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If your dock is already at firmware 209, there is no newer updates available. 3.1 did not come with a newer firmware for the dock (contrary to what was stated by ASUS on Twitter)
I just got my dock yesterday....it is 207 FIRMWARE and it is STILL at 207 even though I have 3.1 installed.
Can someone just simply the 209 firmware please?
All you need is here
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/
Also the 3.1 firmware isn't the same as the firmware for the device itself, and the dock, those are all 3 separate downloads.
darkonex said:
All you need is here
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/
Also the 3.1 firmware isn't the same as the firmware for the device itself, and the dock, those are all 3 separate downloads.
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As much as we appreciate the effort that you put into giving us that link.....there are NO firmwares there for just the dock.
Sorry.
You can downgrade to 3.0.13 which has the 209 firmware, or root and install Prime 1.4 which has the 209 firmware in the ROM.
frosty5689 said:
You can downgrade to 3.0.13 which has the 209 firmware, or root and install Prime 1.4 which has the 209 firmware in the ROM.
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VERY strange then since I am running the latest Prime 1.4. Still shows 207.
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Yesterday I got a popup message stating that there is a system update available. Version 1.126.03. If I remember correct. I clicked the download. Now it wants to be installed. Is this a honeycomb update or a acer?
I am scared. My acer is rooted, could it be harmed?
Anyone else got this? Maybe i have a older iconia a500 than you. I got mine from singapore.
Must be an EU update. I haven't seen anything yet.
Nothing here yet either.
Nothing here in us winder what it a dresses
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Yesterday I got a popup message stating that there is a system update available. Version 1.126.03. If I remember correct. I clicked the download. Now it wants to be installed. Is this a honeycomb update or a acer?
I am scared. My acer is rooted, could it be harmed?
Anyone else got this? Maybe i have a older iconia a500 than you. I got mine from singapore.
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Could you extract the update file and post it?
mine is a singapore set but i never got any system update..
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Could you extract the update file and post it?
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I don't know where to look. It was 20mb big. Is there some search app in market that can search on size?
No update available here in Greece yet.
No update here in Italy... waiting for some news about it...
no update found in netherlands. 'Your device is up to date'
No updates in france
Nothing here in the US unless it happened automatically.
I also got message on screen about new update yesterday when I powered on my tab. I went ahead with the update, but have not noticed any significant differences after the update. My iconia was bought from Taiwan, but now used in Finland. It's not rooted though..
Under settings/About tablet there are now the following versions:
Android version 3.0.1
Kernel version 2.6.36.3
Build number Acer_A500_1.126.03_COM_GEN1
Not sure what those versions were before I applied the update..
If only 20mb, must be some patches.
call acer
if you are not sure call/go to there site and see if they have any updates listed
no update on acer us site.
With Jake's data I can at least confirm that his builds and versions after he applied the update are different from mine.
I got my A500 a couple of days ago here at Best Buy in Boston, MA. I am not getting any notification of any System update, but my data is as follows:
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build Number: Acer_A500_1.104.02_COM_GEN1
So, Jake's build number after the update is higher at least.
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Doc Kinne
Somerville, MA
Nexus 1 running 2.3.3
Iconia A500 running 3.0.1
bought mine in Dallas on Sunday, same version numbers as kinnerc
well.. i desided to install the update that i downloaded. Got a message that its invalid and canceld. Now i cant update anymore. Its up to date it says.
Strange.!!!
Maybe certain geographically located servers released a build too soon? Who knows.
Finally got my update on screen...
My system is Acer_A500_1.105.01_EMEA_GEN3 from Portugal
Just downloading right now...
The .42 seems to be a new firmware, anyone knows the changelog?
eggz2004 said:
Finally got my update on screen...
My system is Acer_A500_1.105.01_EMEA_GEN3 from Portugal
Just downloading right now...
The .42 seems to be a new firmware, anyone knows the changelog?
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How heavy is it?
And also when you done installing it can you comment on if there is any noticable differences?
Another question (sorry) did you buy your Acer in europe?
Cheers!
Johnny0906 said:
How heavy is it?
And also when you done installing it can you comment on if there is any noticable differences?
Another question (sorry) did you buy your Acer in europe?
Cheers!
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370 MB
I will update it when i get home tonight...
Bought it here in Portugal.
Same here and I got it in Macedonia
cheers
The same in Czech republic
was: 3.0.1/2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ceb2/1.105.01_EMEA_GEN3
now 3.1/2.6.36.3/Acer_A500_4.010.42_COM_GEN1
GEN3 has been changed to GEN1 and version of kernel maybe too
got it today in the morning, I see performance improvements, less force closes and more responsiveness on the screen
Can anybody upload the this new version?
Johnny0906 said:
Can anybody upload the this new version?
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i think its the same update on Develop section,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
At least for me, the file I'm getting is mentioned in the post linked above.
I have firmware version: Acer_A500_1.105.01_EMEA_GEN3
And my tab is downloading: cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip
I'm having problems installing it though. That is, the download hangs (in the tablet) about 0.01 MiB short of finishing and stays there. Anyone else experiencing similar issues?
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At least for me, the file I'm getting is mentioned in the post linked above.
I have firmware version: Acer_A500_1.105.01_EMEA_GEN3
And my tab is downloading: cdn.acer.futuredial.com/Acer_A500_0.000.00_4.010.42_EMEA_GEN3_1311244577711_036d89ae.zip
I'm having problems installing it though. That is, the download hangs (in the tablet) about 0.01 MiB short of finishing and stays there. Anyone else experiencing similar issues?
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Same download hang problem at 190 or 210 MB out of 386 MB ...
lparee said:
Same download hang problem at 190 or 210 MB out of 386 MB ...
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Funnily enough, I just checked and it had hanged again at the 210 MiB mark.
I solved it by configuring my LAN router to re-route (iptables rule) all packets coming from my Wi-Fi network to my development workstation. Then I used the sniffed ota-checkin request I had from earlier tingling and placed it along with the firmware image in my local apache2 document root. Then I just cancelled the update on the tab, and re-started it by running a manual check for updates. The tab downloaded the image and appears to have successfully installed it.
Perhaps you could do something similar with your router, or simply install it manually by throwing the decrypted ROM image in the MicroSD card as explained in the link 2-3 posts above.
Hope it helps,
Martín.
Once again the US will be the last to get the OTA update. Thank God for good DEVs making ROMS to play with.
Awesome!!!
Finally the one is here.... just for the record I was too damn tired of waiting, went .22 COM1 with the "Vache Way", then OTA updated to .38, working great, 3.1 rocks, but now finally 3.1 for EMEA GEN3, restored my stock backup (always do a backup) then all back to old factory reset, 3.0, checked for updates and now I'm downloading 4.010.42, I did this because the only problem I had was no freaking GPS, nothing, no sats connected, pretty poor reception... now let's see if the official OTA works better... plus is a higher firmware
OTA now availiable to EMEA GEN3 in Mexico, brought it here.
I'm in the Netherlands with two Iconias in the house. My fiancé received the update OTA last night. On the first try he got "update invalid" after downloading, but the install succeeded on the second try. Now his tablet is showing as having 4.010.42_COM_GEN1 , though it was on GEN3 before the update.
My own Iconia (bought at the same time from the same shop) has not yet been updated to 4.010.42, but I did get the 1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 update back in May. My finance never got that update and was running with out-of-the-box firmware until last night's update.
Hope I will get the update soon- so annoying that two Iconias bought at the exact same time would not get the same updates.
I went from the EMEA_GEN3 version to .38_COM_GEN1 a couple of weeks ago because I wanted to have 3.1 and couldn't wait for the OTA-update. Just did the manual update to .42_COM_GEN1 (using the files/ decrypter java class found on this forum) without any problems... So now I have the 'original' Dutch 3.1 update on my device...
Although I think it's weird EMEA_GEN3 updated to COM_GEN1
bdekort said:
I went from the EMEA_GEN3 version to .38_COM_GEN1 a couple of weeks ago because I wanted to have 3.1 and couldn't wait for the OTA-update. Just did the manual update to .42_COM_GEN1 (using the files/ decrypter java class found on this forum) without any problems... So now I have the 'original' Dutch 3.1 update on my device...
Although I think it's weird EMEA_GEN3 updated to COM_GEN1
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Mine also get from GEN3 to GEN1...
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I'm having problems installing it though. That is, the download hangs (in the tablet) about 0.01 MiB short of finishing and stays there. Anyone else experiencing similar issues?
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Same download hang problem at 190 or 210 MB out of 386 MB ...
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I had both problems my first attempt showed a file error the second one hanged at 210MiB, the third and fourth one hanged at 0.01 MiB short. What I did was to turn off the tablet, and restart it to recovery (having power and volume down to start), it showed "clearing cache" and stuff then hanged on warning icon, turned off and on again for normal boot and manually checked for updates and it downloaded ok, and installed ok.
After calling 4 times with Acer Support in The Netherlands, I lost my temper this morning.
I told them that I would return the Tab if they didn't come with a solution today.
Within 30 minutes I suddenly got a message telling me that there was an update on my Tab?????????
So getting furious does help solve problems with Acer
Suggested solution worked for me too.
I just got the 4.010.42 today and was told the update was invalid after downloading. I tried this three times!
Then i followed e_orea's instructions and booted into recovery and resetting when hanging on warning symbol.
Downloading full file again and this time it installed without problem.
So now all is good! Thanks for all the excellent tips and information!
changed from EMEA to COM
hey guys, I've just noticed something yesterday; my tab originally came with EMEA_GEN3 (I live in Mexico), but with the latest HC 3.1 update it became COM_GEN1. I am hoping thiss will make updates come earlier for me (same timeframe as people in the US).
I just turned on my eee Pad today and it started to dload and install a new firmware. Anyone know what is new? I had the latest FW already before this.
What version?
vikeor said:
I just turned on my eee Pad today and it started to dload and install a new firmware. Anyone know what is new? I had the latest FW already before this.
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Where are you and what is the version number it updated to?
poland 3.2.1 ... I found a post saying that this was out already!
False alarm; a classic case of not reading prior to posting. Lol....
Plus GSM user, what else is there to say
3.2.1 came across as a Firmware update for me also around 21:00 hours last night. I was listening to a podcast and heard the tell-tale tone for an update and DL'd it.
New firmware available now 8.6.5.13 20110925
New firmware available
Android Version
3.2.1
Gps Version
V5.5.8
Wifi Version
V5.2.63
Bluetooth Version
V6.24
Build Version
HTK75.US_epad-8.6.5.13-20110925
New Feature
Supernote app lets you use your finger as a pen or pencil to take notes (please see sales kit along with retail note)
App Update
polaris office update, Asus Storage update
Inprovement
*Browser with Adobe Flash improvement (Youtube)
*Browser force close improvement
*Improve Wifi Stabilty
***I still cannot view 720p embedded video though*** for what its worth...
This may be a known issue but my wife's (non-rooted, completely stock) A500 has been getting a 4.0 OTA notification since yesterday. It says it's invalid, after downloading it, so I ASSUME it's not actually for this device but is that the case? If it is for the A500, do I need to do a factory reset to get it to update?
Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
What version is it running currently? 7.014.02
I have not seen anything since the 7.014.01/02 releases a few days back.
It would be nice to see Acer taking the lead on releases but I will believe it when it happens. The. 02 release did have a new to me update screen when it installed....
Wowsher
I think I know what one of the issues is- This must have been some really old stock (bestbuy.com) because it's running 3.0.1 and the kernal version is 26.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b. Is it possible that it's somehow "skipping" the OTA updates in the correct order (or maybe they aren't available OTA anymore?) and thus giving me the "invalid" message?
yep would not surprise me at all... you should be able to download from a thread in the rom area a thread by vache has links to almost all of them.
You should probably change the thread title if you can.
Wowsher
There have been others with similar issues.Seems like acer did not and is not pushing the updates to some devices.
I would first call acer if you. Not likely to help but would atleast let them know they have issue.
For a right now fix.
Get iconiaroot. Root tablet.
Get acer recovery installer. Install custom recovery.
Look on forums for a stock 3.1 or 3.2 rom.
You can get a ore rooted rom if you wish but would kill all updates in future.
There are lots of information in the dev forums on step by step instructions and downloads.
Be careful fallow instructions.
Good luck.
The 4.0.xxxx update, is an update for UI. It should come in 2 notifications for stock tablets.
The first, is a preparatory update. The second, is the actual update.
Note, if you have a rooted tab, as some people can tell, it is not advisable to take any OTA update from acer.
In the forum, if you want to take the update, there is a thread which has rooted versions of these updates.
Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
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Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
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seems like you made a miss here, but root the transformer and download the official CWM of the FOTA Then you will get ics!
But beware ics seems a bit slow and laggy at the moment :/
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Oh and yes, to root use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426280
^__^
Have a good day
thanks,but in your opinion the only way to update mt tf to ics is the root?
I think that I can try to update to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US and then I'll wait the notify of upgrade...what do you think about it?
drhouse_4 said:
Hi,I'm italian user but I've buyed the tf101 from amazon usa.
The firtst time I had to update my tf101 manually,but I downloaded the WW firmware,not US.; infact now my firmware is 8.6.5.21-20111216 WW
The problem is that now I can't update my transformer to ICS (no notify!!);I've try to reset...nothing
Ho can I solve my problem?
Thanks so much and sorry for my poor English
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You probably need to download the US version from asus downloads and manually update to that. That should solve your problems as the system will only recognize the original firmware locations.
drhouse_4 said:
thanks,but in your opinion the only way to update mt tf to ics is the root?
I think that I can try to update to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US and then I'll wait the notify of upgrade...what do you think about it?
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i didn't say it was the only way, as you do have an US tab and you updated to WW i don't seem why it don't give you an FOTA update as its same tab just some other languages *Mostly* but what do i know its nothing i can do, and i think your tab is seen as US tab still, if your using WW so US hasn't yet got their update, but soon they will i guess,
Unfortunately the update system will only recognize the original firmware.... so if your tab as originally US then you update to TW it will not accept the update ( i tried when the TW update came out) it doesnt matter where you are. I have a WW but i bought it in canada and am now in indonesia so i figured why not try the TW and see if i get the update. It failed but when i went to WW it came up instantly.
Thanks guys!so,now I try to update manually to 8.6.5.21-20111216 US?
I had the same issue, first had an US version but after unroot I've flashed
the WW version and apparently these aren't scheduled for update yet, didn't get update notifications for ICS .
So what i did was return to the original US stock version and did this with NVFLash
after the US firmware was loaded it went through all the updates sequentially and ended with ICS = me a Happy TF owner
Had the same problem. Then i've rooted the TF and flashed the root version.
Very hppy now, everything is fine now.
Sent from my Transformer TF101
For the ppl that flashed back to stock where did you get the ROM from? I did the same (came from Revolver ROM) and flashed back to stock (US version) but no updates showing.
You can get all the regional versions of Asus stock firmware from the asus download site
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_TF101/#download
Just choose the Region that you originally had WW or US or whatever
The update will only work for the original firmware region because it is tied to your serial number in the ASUS database or something like that.
Edit: if you have CWM (custom recovery) get one of these:
Revolver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518768
Android Revolution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
For stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514658 (I suggest the full rom not the upgrade Option B)
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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For the ppl that flashed back to stock where did you get the ROM from? I did the same (came from Revolver ROM) and flashed back to stock (US version) but no updates showing.
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Why do u want to get back to stock? I came from revolver and flashed the root ics without any problems. So smooth and fast, awesome...
Sent from my rooted Transformer TF101
Thanks everyone for your help. I was able to finialy get ICS update FOTA. For those who are still having issues here is what I did:
-Started with rooted TF running Revolver ROM
-NVFlashed to a stock ROM (the flash should have removed root and CWM I'm told)
-Noticed my TF still did not see any update, stock ROM I flashed was 3.1 older stock ROM and may be part of the reason it would not update (not totally sure the reasons)
-Went to Asus official download site and D/L the US firmware update
-Unzipped that file on a Micro SD card (root directory)
-Put Micro SD card into my running (older) stock TF and the triangle popped up on the task bar saying there was an update, tap that and let it update.
-now was updated to the latest stock Asus 3.2 ROM and checked updates..it found that i needed an update and d/l ICS!!
May be an easier way to get ICS, but for me I was hearing issues others had using some of the prepared ICS ROMs on here vs. letting the TF FOTA update.
So far so good!