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[INFO] Bugs, Problems & How-to!

Welcome to my thread with bug fixes, problem fixes and just fixes!
What if we make a thread with known bugs, and known ways that will fix them, even if the fix is just temporary? Would be a great place to look up your problems. None of the fixes so far will make the problem go away, it's just a hot-fix that will work until Asus release the real deal.
What we've covered so far:
#01 Compass errors (1)
#02 Default programs (1)
#03 Keyboard, hard and soft keys (2)
#04 Wi-Fi problems (1)
#05 Flash/Video Playback (1)
#06 Browser (1)
#07
#08
#09 Your Problem Solution Here? PM me or make a post below.
#10
#01 Compass Errors​
[BUG #01-1] Tablet shows an annoying popup with the title "Compass interference". This happens in applications which use the compass. (E.g.: Google Maps)
[Since] HC 3.2 update.
[Temp Fix] Fixed this problem by installing the "Compass" application from the market. When you start the application for the first time it asks you to calibrate the compass by moving your tablet in a figure eight. When successfully calibrated the message box will disappear. After calibration users report that the error isn't showing anymore.
nupi said:
Tried the Compass fix. That app froze my TF101 so that only a hard reset got it to reboot
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mitchelln said:
It's been fixed in the Prime 1.7 ROM. It's a tweak to services.jar
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goplaycheckers said:
Hi, just wanted to let you know that Revolver 2.1/2.1.1 (possibly even 2.0) does not have the compass calibration issue, so you may consider listing that as a fix as well.
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#02 Default Programs​
[BUG #02-1] My "Choose default program to open file/link/whatever with"-screen is not showing. Screen just dims and sits there.
[Since] HC 3.2 update.
[Temp Fix] Make sure screen auto-rotation is on. Rotate screen. Rotate back. They are now showing. When rotating, the launcher is restarted. Same thing if you re-dock your device. Rotation will NOT fix this if you are in a program that you can not rotate ofc.
#03 Keyboard, hard and soft keys​
[BUG #03-1] Hard keyboard mapping is not working correctly after docking my Transformer.
[Since] HC 3.2 update. Aug 2nd.
[Temp Fix] Undock your transformer, select ASUS EEEPAD software keyboard, (possibly reboot for it take proper effect) and re-dock your Transformer. Hard keyboard should now be mapped correctly.
[BUG #3-2] (Software) Keyboard lag in stock browser is killing me.
[Since] Forever. Android 3.0.
Temp Fix] Use a custom keyboard. Thumb Keyboard 4 did the trick for me. Some say Hacker's Keyboard made it better.
#04 Wi-Fi Problems​
[BUG #04-1] Wi-Fi is disconnecting, and won't auto reconnect or reconnect at all.
[Since] HC 3.2 update.
[Temp Fix] Assign a Static IP to your TF, it will solve the connection problem.
jms_uk said:
I've noticed (...) that it will not connect if you immediately unlock your tablet after waking. If however, you wait on the lock screen for a moment or two, for some odd reason, it *does* reconnect. Well, 9 times out of 10 for me! Not sure why, but hope this helps
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#05 Flash/Video playback​
[BUG #05-1] Flash videos are choppy like there is no tomorrow.
[Since] 3.0/3.1
[Temp Fix] Latest Flash 10.3 update from Marketplace seems to fix the issue. Users reporting good fps on flash videos now.
#06 Browser​
[BUG #06-1] Is there a setting that will show the standard version of a web site instead of the mobile version?
[Since] 3.0
[Temp Fix] Open Browser > Settings > Advanced > User Agent String > Change to Desktop.
Thanks to stujuk for this.
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great idea! i was thinking of the same myself. we badly need all this info in one place. may i suggest that you keep the 1st post updated with all the bugs and fixes rather than having them distributed throughout a 50 page thread. also identify the specific OTA update that introduced each bug so that members can make a decision whether it might be better for them to pass on certain updates which might cause problems for them.
and mods: could this be a sticky thread?

At least we got it started. Will work more on the first post, and will keep it up to date
Sent from my Asus Eee Transformer TF101 32GB using XDA Premium App.

OK here's another one
- only if the ASUS EEEPAD (soft)keyboard is selected when in tablet mode then when docked the correct layout of the keyboard dock will work. If you select the Android (soft) keyboard when in tablet mode, and then dock it - the tablet informs you the hard keyboard will be in use (as expected) and start typing: some keys are wrongly mapped, for example @ and " are inverted. If think this only started to happen with the most recent August 2nd HC update
[FIX] - remove the dock, select Asus eepad as software keyboard, possibly reboot (I had to reboot on mine for the change to take place) then attach the dock and the @ and " keys work as expected.
It is very annoying and it took me a while to understand what was going on but someone reported it earlier in one of the other forum

"Compass interference" popup
[BUG #01]
After updating the Asus Transformer to Android 3.2 the tablet shows an annoying popup with the title "Compass interference". This happens in applications which use the compass. ( E.g.: Google Maps )
[FIX]
I fixed this problem by installing the "Compass" application from the market. When you start the application for the first time it asks you to calibrate the compass by moving your tablet in a figure eight. When succesfully callibrated the messagebox will disappear.
Since the calibration i have not seen the annoying pop-up in any application.

Problem: Massive keyboard lag in browser when typing.
Solution: None yet.

Maybe I'm posting in the wrong forum so forgive me.
I just can't understand why there is no quick way besides force close or stop action in manage applications to just shut down a process that is running, especially the warning you get when you want to close them. The only way to completely free up resources after a weeks use is to shut down/restart. I know and have read this HC was designed for mulitasking but I notice a definite lack of snappyness / more battery drain when I have the tab on for a week and the processes start racking up. For instance: maps shows 8 meg usage, well when i'm done using maps or (email--17meg) or anything else I would like to free up those resources for battery life and snappyness of the operating system. Also, next to home button it shows what windows you currently have visisted or open, why can't there be an (X) in the upper right hand corner of each window to shut those down. Yes, I have dloaded and tried (appkiller) from the market but it gave me several errors after I installed it so I uninstalled it. I am truly excited and overjoyed with this device and I am confident that these and the other bugs will be continually improved with HC op syst, especially with this great XDA forum avenue we have!

bug: gallery fc on spesific image
tempfix: use quickpic

Surely the best cure here is preventative medicine!
When the original transformer android 3.0 was released is was pretty much perfect, 3.1 did absolutely nothing, and 3.2 (which i haven't installed) screwed it up totally.
Wouldn't be surprised if Asus came on here and said they released the 3.2 update before carrying out any testing at all (purely for bragging rights over other manufacturers!) because if they did why are there all these problems?
I personally FOFLAO when people go on about ICS and how they 'can't wait'

Bug....out of sync UK version using iplayer in mobile mode or desktop.. With stock browser or dolphin. Used to work great in3.1.. Any other UK users who can test this out for me beforei contact asus support.
cheers
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

For me Unicode (UTF8) in the stock web browser does not work. I have enabled it in Settings > Advanced> Text Encoding but it doesn't work. Can anyone confirm this?

Tried the Compass fix. That app froze my TF101 so that only a hard reset got it to reboot

gadgetuk99 said:
Bug....out of sync UK version using iplayer in mobile mode or desktop.. With stock browser or dolphin. Used to work great in3.1.. Any other UK users who can test this out for me beforei contact asus support.
cheers
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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+1 on this i have prime 1.7 though I have looked for a solution and not found any
temp fix pause Iplayer and wait for "2nd" feed to stop and restart.

carlvk said:
+1 on this i have prime 1.7 though I have looked for a solution and not found any
temp fix pause Iplayer and wait for "2nd" feed to stop and restart.
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second feed?..i pause the screen stops where it is...nothing else happens press play again.. still the same for me?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

So, should we not use a case that has a magnetic closing until they get the compass issue fixed?

gadgetuk99 said:
second feed?..i pause the screen stops where it is...nothing else happens press play again.. still the same for me?
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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Z
Sorry it must be different then. mine goes out of synch and a second set of sound plays, I then do the pause and restart and everything is OK for a while. Repeat about 5 mins later

krugm0f0 I hit the Thank Meter for you. I just wanted to thank you for the #2 solution. A couple of my apps that invoke the popup to either go to the Gallery or File Explorer, the popup would never show. Like in Folder Organizer when you go to change an icon of an app it wouldn't invoke the popup for the Gallery.
Thanks to your solution I can now proceed. Unfortunately, I already sent an email to the dev and he's probably thinking I've lost my mind or something.
Thanks

carlvk said:
Z
Sorry it must be different then. mine goes out of synch and a second set of sound plays, I then do the pause and restart and everything is OK for a while. Repeat about 5 mins later
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ah yes I have had that happen but only a couple of times... not every time so guess I'm stuck for now with it out of sync.. just annoys me to know it worked great on the 3.1 ...
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the Bugfix informations.
I wished I hadn't updated to 3.2. Brought more issues then fixes.

goretool said:
Thanks for the Bugfix informations.
I wished I hadn't updated to 3.2. Brought more issues then fixes.
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For me it was the stock 3.0 and 3.1 that got the most bugs. It's all brand new, so I kinda expected some problems.
Sent from my Asus Eee Transformer TF101 32GB using XDA Premium App.

3.2 has arrived in UK

After quite a wait 3.2 has made it into my Tab in UK!

installing from OTA update now, any ideas how long this takes? progress bar moving along slowly atm.
all my previous firmware updates on other devices have been via kies/odin

theclayy said:
installing from OTA update now, any ideas how long this takes? progress bar moving along slowly atm.
all my previous firmware updates on other devices have been via kies/odin
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Tbe 3.2 update takes ages.time for a cpl of cups of tea
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took i'd say 20 mins

I saw this morning that samfirmware had a new European firmware for the tab, at least we are moving in the right direction.
Will have to check this out at the weekend.
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Arrived on mine too about a hour ago and I'm not impressed! Swiftkey and browsers are making it a mare to get them to work together, still having problems editing text boxes too - it still won't place the cursor where you press! Where the hell is ICS Samsung?

The OTA update failed for me, doing it via Kies now. Is it because I have rooted?

Downloaded and just installing now. Will let you know how it goes.
Just finished installing and everything seams fine. Should i do a factory reset people?

Installed through Kies and it worked. Lost root and CWM recovery but that's simple to get back. Now the wait for ICS begins lol

still odd behaviour even after a reboot, quick reply on this site doesn't work full stop! Anyone else got this?

Got the update last night, everything working for me fine. Bit annoyed Google Books is now preinstalled but I can live with it. I noticed Kobo Book reader was also installed so got rid of that and another couple of new apps i have never heard of.
Is it advisable to do a factory reset as others have suggested?

upgraded to 3.2 today
Thanks to this thread I saw the upgrade was available and just upgraded
I have looked for the upgrade regularily.. then stopped as i got bored of looking.
Interestingly I didn't get the over the air notification that it was avialable like I did for the last upgrade.
I'm on a Vodafone supplied GT7500
First impression after an hour : very minor functional changes, minor aesthetic changes, reasonable speed improvement.
I have a lot of background apps, adw launcher with 9 screens full of widgets so my tab was starting to get pretty laggy. Now its significantly better.
First post on xda -thanks to all those who have put info on here
-Pete

Sound great! ..
Is there any advise on how to get the UK 3.2 update? .. I bought my P7500 Tab while in the US, and i think it eventually turned out to have a Brasilian rom on it.. At this moment of time I have P7500XWKK4
Base Version P7500xxKK2

bigchemist said:
Sound great! ..
Is there any advise on how to get the UK 3.2 update? .. I bought my P7500 Tab while in the US, and i think it eventually turned out to have a Brasilian rom on it.. At this moment of time I have P7500XWKK4
Base Version P7500xxKK2
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Download the latest official p7500XX firmware (not sure which is the latest official) from here and use odin to flash. Do a factory reset after flashing.
Download the CSC Select app off the Market after flashing and choose XEU. This will also factory reset your device so dont customise it yet and cancel any automatic market downloads.
This thread is about the p7510 as it has just received the 3.2 update whereas the p7500 has had 3.2 for a month or two.
Hope this helps

markdj57 said:
This thread is about the p7510 as it has just received the 3.2 update whereas the p7500 has had 3.2 for a month or two.
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This was the first release of the 3.2 XEU for P7500 in the UK also.
My impressions after a full wipe:
1) The screen is noticably more sensitive and accurate.
2) Reader's Hub is included.
3) AllShare's included.
3) Loaded with a ton of apps and widgets the UI's a lot more fluid.
4) The UStrings stays on "desktop" once it's set.
5) The browser's less clunky
5) The page top/bottom bounce has been replaced with the blue glow.
6) The Gallery's different.
7) Minor cosmetic tweaks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403748
Released 12th December p7500XXKL4 v3.2
What are Ustrings ?
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markdj57 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403748
Released 12th December p7500XXKL4 v3.2
What are Ustrings ?
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From the thread you referenced...
SaneinOne said:
It's an a Italian carrier branded ROM.
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The UAString sets the browser as desktop or mobile.

I have just done the over the air update, download was just under 100Mb and the update took about 1/2hour with the tablet turning off completely and me having to turn it on holding the power for a few seconds, then it sat at the Samsung logo for ages before eventually starting up.
Initial impressions are very good.
Much smoother, even when the free RAM is low
Haven't tried live wallpapers yet!
The Memo app is better for finger input, faster response, almost there
Sketchbook Pro drawing app is still a bit slow in drawing
AntiPaper is also slow at drawing, compared with Memo - weird
Browser is much improved, more accurate touch, smoother scrolling though still a bit of a rubber band in content catching up with my finger movements when scrolling
New update to Google Books but still no highlighting, definition, notes like they have in the Chrom Google Books App - I suppose it will come eventually
A few issues for me, can someone check these as I may have to root, titanium backup and factory reset...
The default Video Player doesn't open
Samsung Hub doesn't open and hangs
EDIT:
Last night the tab rebooted itself and since then the default Video Player has been operating as normal !!!

Just a warning to anyone who is using titanium. Copy all the folders you want to keep, including titanium, on your pc.
If you do a factory reset (recommended) after flashing, as I did yesterday, you will lose *everything* on your sdcard. I had an old backup from November on my pc, took me hours to bring everything back to date. And I lost all my progress on a couple of games.... *grumble*.
Otherwise I agree it's a definite improvement. And I liked how they finally fixed honeycomb bar, now it disappears nicely when watching videos, so I don't have to use an extra app as root to hide it.

It has also arrived in Norway

PPP Widget - easy use of external phone or 3G modem

Update 2015-04-13: PPP Widget 2 now includes support for Android 5.0.x (5.1 not tested)
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Update: try PPP Widget 2 (Google Play) if you have driver issues.
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I would like to announce a widget that I catered for and tested on the A500. (It should run on other tablets as well, of course.)
It includes everything to connect via phone or 3G modem plugged to the USB host port (usb_modeswitch, pppd and chat).
Edit: New version 0.97 with experimental full network access available.
Edit: New version 0.98 available.
Changes include:
full network access may work on 2.x devices now too
latest usb_modeswitch program and data package included, providing
several new modem configurations
custom config files may be added in "/sdcard/pppwidget/cfg"
improved robustness
Edit: New version 0.99 available.
Changes include:
full network access should work properly on 4.1 devices now
improved robustness on several custom ROMs
Edit: Version 1.00 is now available at Google Play.
Changes include:
No more fixed path to SD card folder
Username and password are no longer mandatory
Translations to German, Portuguese, Dutch and Vietnamese
Additional translations are welcome.
This app will stay cost- and ad-free. As long as I live..

Thanks, JFDee. And don't sweat the limitations. If you stick around I think that you'll forget all about that once you get a few posts in.
I'm checking it out now.
In case anyone else wants to check it out, here's the link.
http://www.draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget.html
I haven't been able to connect it to my AT&T Atrix4g yet. I'm sure it is a config problem on my part. I'll goto to the forum at your site to see what I can figure out.

supurb work.
I can only say , supurb work it works like a charm , installed the widget ,(on my custom RE-FLEXxx rom android 4.0.4), turned wifi off and plugged in my HUAWEI E1552 and did my apn settings (for belguim and my provider = apn = "internet.be") pressed dial and I got connected instantly. So supurb and you can expect a donation m8.
Edit.
Some side info , if I install a application to monitor mobile data use like 3g watchdog the ppp app crashes and I need to reinstall ppp widget.
Not a big problem , just letting you know.

Congratulations
Congratulations for civato who posted the good news for 3g working in the A500 as well as the developer who made possible to run 3g with the iconia A500, finally I can migrate to Flexreaper relix R.4. It works like a charm. Thank you, you are one!!!!!!:good:

Godwarrior1 said:
Congratulations for civato and the person who made possible to run 3g with the iconia A500, finally I can migrate to Flexreaper relix R.4. It works like a charm. Thank you, you are one!!!!!!:good:
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I didn't do anything thank the OP , I just confirmed that it works on my custom roms.
Some info for app builder.
Sometimes I need to remove the widget from home screen , go back to Widgets and replace it on my home screen .
If not I get crash message , ppp widget stopped.

I tried lots of tool but finally arrived to easytether pro
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civato said:
Some side info , if I install a application to monitor mobile data use like 3g watchdog the ppp app crashes and I need to reinstall ppp widget.
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I suppose that is one of the problems caused by Android not knowing "officially" about the working PPP connection. I'd really like to find a way of changing that (and make all apps aware of the connection) without changing central system components like "init.rc" ...

Superb APP..Will die for it
JFDee said:
I would like to announce a widget that I catered for and tested on the A500.
It includes everything to connect via phone or 3G modem plugged to the USB host port (usb_modeswitch, pppd and chat).
For more information and download see its home page:
www dot draisberghof dot de slash android slash pppwidget dot html
(I really think you are overdoing it a bit with restrictions).
This app will stay cost- and ad-free. As long as I live..
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I have been dying for seeing such an app for the last one year. Tried N number of ROMs, but all were a pain only for this.
You have done a great job here.
One Request here to make some small change, if it is not too much bother. Whenever the tab sleeps, the modem disconnects too, which is expected. But if you could add another setting for AUTO RECONNECT MODEM, it will be superb. :good:

JFDee said:
I suppose that is one of the problems caused by Android not knowing "officially" about the working PPP connection. I'd really like to find a way of changing that (and make all apps aware of the connection) without changing central system components like "init.rc" ...
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I'm not afraid of changing init.rc in ramdisk , so I can build custom kernel for the A 500 and my roms , so what should add in init.rc.
But again really thanks for the so easy in use widget. Is it OK for you if I change the layout for myself , I would like a more transparent look and other icon.

civato said:
Is it OK for you if I change the layout for myself , I would like a more transparent look and other icon.
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Hmm, that depends. I'd rather have a consistent look for my widget, no matter where; that includes the icon as the central sign.
But maybe I like your alternative design and will use it as the default ...
If you have anything to show (screen shot?) you can PM me.

superhotluv said:
Whenever the tab sleeps, the modem disconnects too, which is expected. But if you could add another setting for AUTO RECONNECT MODEM, it will be superb. :good:
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I will definitely look into that.

JFDee said:
I will definitely look into that.
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Shall wait for it

JFDee said:
Hmm, that depends. I'd rather have a consistent look for my widget, no matter where; that includes the icon as the central sign.
But maybe I like your alternative design and will use it as the default ...
If you have anything to show (screen shot?) you can PM me.
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No problem m8 , will do if I cooked something up.
Edit.
Strange , the moment I change layout the widget won't install but that is not a big deal.
I got other problem, after a while ( when not used) the widget tabs go blank and the moment I insert my dongle it crashes with message , ppp widget stopped.

for the developer: I am reporting a bug that has to do with a constant message that appears each time I insert the usb dongle saying "the application has stopped" and does not allow me to connect the device. The application has crashed several times. When I reboot the system starts working again just for a while. I am using 0.96 latest version. god bless you.
Note: This is not a complain, it is a suggestion for the developer that can help to improve the software.
Sent from my A500 using xda app-developers app

tested on android x86 ics rc2. getting error "pppwidget closed".
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in my opinion using stop ril-daemon and start ril-daemon will do the trick.
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csk213 said:
in my opinion using stop ril-daemon and start ril-daemon will do the trick.
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No it won't I tested that.

Wow, very cool!
Don't really need to use my 3G stick since I can tether my phone while on the road but it's nice to have the option.
This was foolproof plug and play, just needed to reboot the tab once for it to recognize the modem (ZTE MF110)

although not developed form my tab, i tried and it appears to not install corretly on the acer a510(rooted). no pppwidget dir is create nor can i find the files under their standard directories, ie usb mode switch. as a result just get an error from pppwidget when i plug in a wireless stick. (sierra wireless 306 and sierra wireless 598usb).

Jfdee,
many thanks for this...I am using stock ICS, just to report - it is bit unstable, keeps disconnecting......
eagerly waiting for a more stable version from you...
Sent from my A500 using xda premium

YouTube 4.2.16 no full screen for Transformer dock

Just to let everyone know that the new latest Youtube app V 4.2.16 is out which brings a whole new design for 10 inch tablets, however there seems to be a problem for us Asus transformer users: When using the keyboard dock we loose the ability to play video in full screen. When the tablet is undocked it works fine.
I think everyone should provide feedback or a bug report to google so that they are aware of the problem and release an updated version with a patch (hopefully sometime soon)
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

I can't seem to log in. Everytime I try to sign in it tells me "an error has occured". I tried uninstalling, clearing cach, clearing data, and still nada. I'm using BlackBean #6 rom update.

Idd, there seem to be some problems with this update, I have no fullscreen button
when docked on my TF101 TF300 and TF700 and read some reports of Xoom owners
that don't have the button even without docking.
I'm going back to the previous version.

I've read a few posts from people with other devices who say as soon as they dock it they loose the ability to watch full screen. Seems like it's not just limited to Asus transformers
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

No full screen button
burt_ie said:
I've read a few posts from people with other devices who say as soon as they dock it they loose the ability to watch full screen. Seems like it's not just limited to Asus transformers
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
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Without full screen button, it is impossible to do it with non-touchscreen device and without rotation sensor ...
It is a generic problem for all android device ...
Google have to fixe / add bouton like in the previous version !!!

The new YouTube UI is terrible! A major downgrade and uglier...
The fonts got bigger and many options are removed from the screen. Less video thumbnails fit now (less than half) compared to the previous carousel wall.
It's like a 'Youtube for grandma' edition. I urge you to keep a backup of the previous YouTube before you update.

Arrghhh. I had YouTube set to auto update. Who could've known YouTube would break it!!! I'm on a TF101 with a dock and the full screen button disappears, as soon as I dock....
Stupid Google. The 3D interface was also light years ahead of this new "upgraded" look.
Everything's getting crippled and dumbed down these days.....
Lets just make HUGE buttons and just that say something like: "U PUSH, I PLAY". "PUSH SEE", "PUSH ME", etc....:silly:

Same problem here. Since the last update, there is no full screen button, which is reeeeaaallyy annoying. Can anyone share the .apk file of the older version for downgrade?

spenat said:
Same problem here. Since the last update, there is no full screen button, which is reeeeaaallyy annoying. Can anyone share the .apk file of the older version for downgrade?
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The latest old version http://db.tt/bi3W1FE1
And how can I downgrade. I don't have root.
I know I can "uninstall updates" but that will go back to the stock factory Asus version.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T

Same problem here, VERY agitating :/ Hope google fixes soon
BTW Nooktablet, You can uninstall updates to take it back to the factory Asus version then download that version to your tablet, Go to settings and security, make sure the ability to install non-market applications is checked, and then run the .apk on your device, I just did this on my TF101 and it worked flawlessly (And its still stock)

Youtube download link
this is a link for you to download the previous versions of the YouTube:
www dot androiddrawer dot com/6750
The latest working version is 4.1.23

I actually have a newer version with fullsreen working than that: 4.1.47.
Attached and tested on my TF300.

xaueious said:
I actually have a newer version with fullsreen working than that: 4.1.47.
Attached and tested on my TF300.
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4.1.47 doesn't work for me...

fred_yu_job said:
4.1.47 doesn't work for me...
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Works for me tf201, the full screen button is on the bottom right of the video, I think it used to be near the like dislike buttons below the video though, but I could be wrong about that

scote said:
Works for me tf201, the full screen button is on the bottom right of the video, I think it used to be near the like dislike buttons below the video though, but I could be wrong about that
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It's not there when you are docked. If you remove the dock the button appears again.

Version 4.3.9 released on Feb 22, 2013 fixes the full screen button bug
Tried after updating my TF300 with the keyboard dock and the button now appears and works fine
Release Notes for 4.3.9 explicitly indicates the fix:
What's in this version:
* Use your Google+ profile on YouTube
* Control TV playback directly from the notification bar
* Fullscreen button bug fixed
(Sorry XDA won't let me post links to 4.3.9 since I am still a Noob)
Enjoy!

tacohell said:
Release Notes for 4.3.9 explicitly indicates the fix:
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Did they fix the horrible interface that made the tablet have the screen space limitations of a phone?

Evan_ said:
Did they fix the horrible interface that made the tablet have the screen space limitations of a phone?
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Sorry, no idea. I had just setup my TF300 and noticed the issue with the missing button and hadn't played around with the YouTube UI much on the TF300...

Evan_ said:
Did they fix the horrible interface that made the tablet have the screen space limitations of a phone?
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No
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T

interface may still suck but at least we have full screen with dock now just sad how long google took for a simple fix

MK808b / Netflix / corrupt video

Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..

RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)

Is this build I referenced working for you?
I got sick of the antiquated interface, and tried a build for 1080p...
Works GREAT, until I was streaming Netflix for a while and the screen just went black.
Maybe I will try a finless ROM.

Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.

RedMist said:
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
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Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?

the86d said:
Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
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is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!

RedMist said:
is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
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I have 2 on the way, should arrive by May 2, and I will let you know how those $4.99 10/100 dongles work...
Some guy in the UK bought them for his, and this looks like the same ones, but I will verify before dropping a link to the adapter, as this is public.

I got the 10/100 dongle and it worked OOTB, after enabling in settings, no config, just plugged it in enabled Ethernet, and it pulled HDCP from Cat5.
Here is a link if anyone wants a wired connection: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350766060467
$4.99
I did have some lag in streaming, but this even happens on Netflix via my Roku sometimes, even with my 50Mbps/25Mbps pipe.
BTW I have been running "Stock plus goodies" from here on XDA, and it has been pretty stable...

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RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect

I found this version of netflix (mod of v 1.8) that works , but pauses after a few minutes.. I have to keep clicking play.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7xt98ik0zve1t58/Netflix-Black-RotationMod-v1.8.1.apk

LinuxAssailant said:
I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
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Hi,
I have same problem with netflix. I bought this device only for netflix and youtube (because Samsung Smart TV is a sucks). My device is a android 4.2. I did read here and on others sites about this problema and the solution is install android 4.1. With your links a found this instructions on this link:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...pc-new-factory-firmware-release/#.Ua4K5EBwrqU
I downloaded the files "update_mk808b_400j1401", drivers and flashing software.
I can't perform these instructions because my PC doesn't recognize the device. I have a Windows 7 x64. I plug my device into my PC and nothing happens. On some posts I did read that is necessary to use Windows XP. Oh god, I don't believe this!
I need a help to solve this problem. Can you post to me a way to install this 4.1 rom on my device, step by step, the way you solved on your device?
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
Thanks!

mineirogh said:
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
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I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
http://www.freak-tab.de/finless/netflix_2_0_2.zip
I only used it for one show so far, so I dont know how it works long term.

nonpaq said:
I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
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Hi nonpaq!!! Thank you very much!!! Your apk solved my problem and I didn't need to change the Android :good:. I will use a lot to say if this apk is stable, I will post here if it is ok. This netflix apk version is the prove that the problem is on the netflix app and not the Android. I will send an email to Netflix about this problem, let me see what they will answer...
Thanks everybody!
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

badolm said:
If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
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How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?

Randycuv said:
How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
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It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app

ragesoss said:
It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
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Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak

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Randycuv said:
Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42381223#post42381223