[Q] Patch Tuesday updates? - Windows 8 General

So we got about 330MB of stuff in this month's patches. Notable ones are:
1) "The digital signature on files that are produced and signed by Microsoft expires prematurely on a computer that is running Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. This update contains correctly signed versions of the files. Additionally, this update improves .NET Framework 4.5 files and several core operating system components."
This was about a 160MB download (x64)
2) "This cumulative update includes the following performance and reliability improvements:
Enable enterprise customers to customize the default lock screen.
Improves the performance when you wake the computer and when the computer is asleep, in order to improve battery life
Resolves an issue that may prevent Windows Store Apps from being installed fully
Other software updates and performance improvements"
This was about a 145MB download (x64)
Basically, did anyone notice anything helpful from these? Ever since I applied them my computer takes a lot longer to turn on. Besides the listed bug fixes, I see no "software updates and performance improvements."

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[INFO] Firmware update (FOTA) changelog

If you copy any of this page, please refer back to this post, thanks.
I'm writing at the top here to say a few people have been misquoting my thread. Headings are now colour coded for your pleasure, to make it more clearly marked.
The top section shows unofficial (and now official too) ACTUAL CHANGES that people have reported fixed, etc. and from my own extensive testing, in the various FOTA updates already released by Asus. (Screenshots of most these builds at the bottom of the first two posts)
In the bottom section (now located in Post #2) is a list of bugs that need/needed fixing in the ICS and honeycomb builds of android respectively.
*For users who have rooted and have CWMRecovery, these firmware updates will FAIL when you try to install. You will have to un-root your device or wait for a safe flashable file to become available. Rooting voids your warranty.*
N.B. This list is primarily based on the Wifi only models. Your tablet/dock may come with an outdated/updated version of the firmware. These changelogs are based on the revisions shown in the screenshots posted below. Now that the TF is available in more countries, the FOTA updates (as of 26th April 2011) are more country dependant. So, if you post with information to be added to the changelog, please specify as many details you feel are relevant, including if you are fully stock or running a rooted device, along with the country you are from and SKU.
(If you have ANY problem after an update, use the 10-12sec force power off trick to try a fix. If that doesn't help, back up everything you want to keep and do a full factory reset, settings>privacy>factory data reset.)
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General Info:
The FOTA (firmware over the air) updates will be 'pushed' (sent) to your device when a new version is made available by Asus, as long as your wifi is on at the time.
If your wifi wasn't on at the time, your device will be made aware of the update the next time you switch it on.
If you know there has been an update released, and your device has not detected it yet, you can force an update check, via Settings>About Tablet>System Update. You may need to repeat this a couple of times to get the file to start downloading.
Once your device knows of the update it will automatically download it in the background and then display a notification on the bottom bar near the clock. Click it to start the update.
If you have to manually update your firmware for some reason, the files are usually available from the Asus website THIS LINK or THIS LINK or via the Asus FTP server HERE. (If those links don't work for you then just go to your country specific Asus page and download from there). It takes a while (several weeks after an official FOTA update is pushed out) for Asus to upload the latest updates to their servers so be patient. Old 8.2.3.9 files are HERE (or you may need 8.4.4.5) if you need to downgrade to root.
-Select Download>Android. Download the correct version for your device. (see below for SKU version info)
-Then read the user guide file (PDF) attached to the bottom of this post. It tells you everything about manually updating.
The SKU versions on the asus firmware page, are as follows:
US = USA
CN = China
TW = Taiwan
WW = Worldwide (for any other device that doesn't have a specific country SKU, e.g. the UK)
DE = Germany
TB = Belgium, Turkey, Luxembourg
JP = Japan
**(any firmware updates after 9.2.1.17 for current DE and TB users requires the 'special' update file available from the Asus website. This will enable those devices to upgrade to the latest WW sku updates when they are pushed out.)**
...make sure you get the correct version for your device (Check your build number and SKU in Settings>About tablet).
Things to know before you update:
It usually takes up to 10minutes to update your device (may take as little as 4minutes or a lot longer if you have encrypted your files).
If your device is already rooted, WITHOUT recovery installed, the update will remove root. If rooted WITH recovery installed, the update will fail.
You must have at least 50% battery charge before clicking the update button. Having it plugged into the mains is optional, however it is recommended (by asus) if you are updating from a microsd card.
Settings/files should be kept as is, but this isnt guaranteed. I didn't need to do a backup, but I recommend people do anyway just to be safe.
Do NOT touch your device while it updates.
Your device should automatically restart itself once finished updating.
Updating the dock can be done at a later date if your tablet was not plugged into the dock when you received the update. When you plug in the dock you will get another update notification. Click it to continue.
The dock update can take anything from 30seconds - 2minutes. Be patient and don't touch it while it's updating. The caps lock led will flash while it updates. A small message appears onscreen once it's finished, and you can then use it normally.
*I highly recommend you power down your tablet after this process is complete, then power it back up again, to check to see that the update has applied correctly in the system settings. If you get anything strange happening to your device after an update, and no one else seems to have the same problem, do a factory reset.*
A few reasons your device may not be receiving/updating via the automatic FOTA releases: (Possible solutions)
You have a rooted device #1. Use NVflash to revert back to a total stock device, then re-flash an official rom from the Asus FTP server.
You have a rooted device #2. Unroot using the guide HERE. Then reflash the latest official firmware you can get your hands on from the Asus FTP server.
You have upgraded/downgraded from another firmware incorrectly. Refer the Rom chef's guide you flashed for info.
The file is corrupted. Go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>DMClient. Tap on Clear data and Clear Cache. Force power off the device (10-12sec power button hold), wait 30secs and turn device back on again.
It's a fairly large file and your internet connection may be very slow. Be patient.
Wifi is switched off. Turn on wifi!
Battery has less than 50% charge. Plug it in to charge!
It's not been released in your country yet. Be patient.
The file transfer was interrupted. Check wifi connection.
Your device serial number may not be recognised by the Asus update server. Contact Asus support.
A modem/router/firewall is blocking the transfer. Temporarily lower your firewall, or put your device IP into the DMZ option in the router settings.
It still doesn't download the update after doing the things above. Try a hard reset.
Argh ... Aliens!!! Repent all sins, run for the hills or build a fortress out of tinfoil to protect yourself.
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Changelog
(Dates in bold are actual dates the firmware was released FOTA for the Wifi model (TF101). Info starting with orange text is for the 3G model (TF101G), and may be out of build, or chronological order, in this list. Screenshots have been discontinued due to lack of space for attachments.)
Firmware Revisions:
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4th July 2012
(Pushed to TW, US and WW devices.)
Build number: 9.2.1.27-20120615
Fixed Chrome browser and black screen issues
Fixed "Mobile Dock Battery saving mode" bug
Fixed movie playback hang issue
Enhanced MyLibrary and Vibe performance
Enhanced AppBackup stability
Enhanced Email stability
Updated translations for Settings
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TF101G (after 25th May 2012)
(Unknown)
Build number: 9.2.2.6-20120525
Unknown changes.
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Warning: Cold boot BEFORE downloading this update! Youtube video showing how here: http://youtu.be/oTU38Ewh8qo
17th May 2012
(Pushed to WW devices.)
16th May 2012
(Pushed to TW and US devices.)
Build number: 9.2.1.24-20120503
Improved system stability.
Improved email app stabilility.
Improved MyLibrary stability.
Improved MyNet stability.
Device restart bug fixed for some devices.
Added "face unlock" feature.
Default email app "sort by" option added to toolbar.
Youtube app keyboard overlay flicker fixed.
System bar lock feature added.
Default email app new features added. (Email download size, threading, "out of office" notice, mail sync schedule)
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TF101G (11th May 2012)
(Pushed to WW devices)
TF101G (10th May 2012)
(Pushed to TW devices)
Build number: 9.2.2.4-20120424
Wifi updated: 6.3.1.24
Bluetooth updated: 8.30
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30th April 2012
(Pushed to WW devices.)
24th April 2012
(Pushed to TW and US devices.)
Build number: 9.2.1.21-20120413
Bluetooth updated: 8.30
GPS updated: 6.9.12
Wifi updated: 6.3.1.24
Performance and stability tweaks.
File Manager zip extension support.
Added 'Wifi Direct' setting for peer-to-peer networking.
Stock browser 'Always request desktop site' setting option added.
Stock browser 'Revert to last working state' app crash functionality added.
Devicetracker.asus.com support. (Possibly region dependant)
MyLibrary updated.
AppBackup updated.
Default email app updated.
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TF101G (10th April 2012)
(Available for WW and CN devices via Asus site)
TF101G (5th April 2012)
(Pushed to DE devices.)
TF101G (29th March 2012)
(Pushed to TW devices.)
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
Build Number: 9.2.2.3-20120317
Wifi updated: 6.3.1.22
Bluetooth updated: 8.28
GPS updated: 6.9.12
Touch Panel version: 1.1 build 1
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30th March 2012
(Available for CN devices via Asus site)
21st March 2012
(Pushed to TW devices.)
17th March 2012
(Pushed to WW and DE devices.)
13th March 2012
(Pushed to US devices.)
Build number: 9.2.1.17-20120312
Bluetooth updated: 8.28
Battery usage data enabled.
Increased stock browser stability.
Volume output reset to original level.
AppBackup updated.
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24th February 2012
(Pushed to WW, US and DE devices.)
23rd February 2012
(Pushed to TW devices.)
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
Build number: 9.2.1.11-20120221
Wifi updated: 6.3.1.21
Bluetooth updated: 8.27
GPS updated: 6.9.11
Touch Panel version: 1.1 build 1
'Evolved' UI.
Lock screen actions.
Improved spell checker.
Dictation errors highlighted.
Network data usage charts with customisable cut off and warning levels.
Accessibility tools for the visually impaired.
Combined contacts app.
Updated calendar app.
'Visual' voicemail.
New transition effects.
Folders for the homescreen (Press and hold an app then drag it onto another icon on your home screen to combine into a folder).
Onscreen charger connection icon.
Picture edit feature in camera app.
Faster camera image capture.
Panorama camera capture.
Face detection support.
Redesigned picture gallery.
Redesigned file manager.
Live video chat effects.
Notification 'swipe to remove' feature.
Enhanced screenshot share feature.
Enhanced browser page rendering.
Saved page visual browser.
Offline browsing mode.
Improved email client.
Improved internet browser.
Email app support for EAS v14 certification.
Wifi Direct support.
Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) support.
Enhanced developer options.
Asus customisation settings for button behaviour.
App Locker app added.
Asus Task Manager widget added.
Google+ widgets added.
Widget previews added.
WebStorage widget added.
Splashtop updated.
Devanagari script support.
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23rd December 2011
(Pushed to US, WW, TW and DE devices.)
Build Number: 8.6.5.21-20111216
Stability update.
HDMI fix for newer hdtv's.
Various apps updated.
Input lag reduction.
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TF101G 16th December 2011
(Pushed to WW devices.)
Build Number: 8.6.6.23-20111202
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16th November 2011
(Pushed to TB devices.)
10th November 2011
(Pushed to TW, US and WW devices.)
Build Number: 8.6.5.19-20111107
App Backup bugfix.
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TF101G 30th November 2011
(Pushed to DE devices.)
TF101G 10th November 2011
(Pushed to US and WW devices.)
Build Number: 8.6.6.19-20111107
Wifi updated: v5.2.65
Bluetooth updated: v6.25
Baseband updated: 11.810.09.17.00
App Backup bugfix.
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4th November 2011 ('86518' Screenshot)
(Pushed to TW, US, WW and TB devices.)
Build Number: 8.6.5.18-20111028
Wifi updated 5.2.65
Improved wifi connectivity.
Fixed 8.6.5.13 mobile dock abnormal battery consumption issue.
App Backup feature added.
Netflix support. (US only)
Google Books updated.
Google Maps updated.
Google Market updated with tablet friendly UI.
Asus Sync option added to turn on/off Asus Sync, and fixed noticiation issues
Email Client now supports .zip files.
MyNet improved device search functionality.
Improved browser compatibility. (useragent string fixed)
My Cloud bugs fixed.
Italian input method added.
Supernote bug fix and improvement.
Polaris Office now supports large file loading, and improved compatibility.
Some notification icons re-sized.
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TF101G. 8th October 2011
(Pushed to TB devices)
TF101G. 6th October 2011
(Pushed to WW devices)
Honeycomb 3.2.1
Build number: 8.6.6.15-20110930
Wifi updated: v5.2.64
Bluetooth updated: v6.24
GPS updated: v5.5.10
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Unknown date (Pushed to CN devices)
Build number: 8.6.5.14-20111004
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Unknown date (Pushed to JP and DE devices)
6th October 2011
(Pushed to TB devices.)
30th September 2011 ('86513' Screenshot in post #2)
(Pushed to WW devices.)
28th September 2011
(Pushed to TW and US devices.)
Honeycomb 3.2.1 (security update)
Build number: 8.6.5.13-20110925
Wifi updated: v5.2.63
Bluetooth updated: v6.24
Kernel changed.
Adobe Flash improvement in the default browser.
Polaris office updated.
ASUS WebStorage updated.
Browser force-close fixes.
Improved Wi-Fi stability.
Supernote app added.
Added more language translations into ASUS Apps.
Added Farsi IME support.
Czech IME improvement : support Qwerty & Qwertz.
JP SKU fixed translation bug and Polaris office font.
CN SKU 3rd party app bug fix.
Improved Chinese handwriting prediction, recognise characters from each stroke.
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TF101G 23rd August 2011
(Pushed to WW devices.)
Build number: v8.6.6.10-20110816
Wifi: v5.2.58
GPS updated: v5.5.9
Bluetooth: v6.20
Allows wifi channels 12+13 to be accessed for Europe.
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25th August 2011
(Pushed to DE and TB devices)
23rd August 2011 ('8659' screenshot in post #2)
(Pushed to US and WW devices)
19th August 2011
(Pushed to TW and CN devices)
These updates appears to lock SOME users to this firmware with no possibility to downgrade (only upgrade) once applied.
Build number: 8.6.5.9-20110816
Wifi updated: v5.2.58
GPS updated: v5.5.8
MobileDock version updated: 0213
Bluetooth v6.20
Android compatibility mode for apps added.
Keyboard on/off switch when docked added.
Selectable cursor type option added (arrow or circle).
Mouse cursor trackpad movement reversed.
More MyZine options added, and now re-sizable.
Dock typing lag greatly improved when using stock browser.
Multiple languages (with regional dialects) added.
Compass issue fixed.
Random browser crash fixed.
File browsing bug fixed.
Ad-Hoc wifi support added.
Wifi disconnect bug fixed.
Stock browser scroll cursor changed (a more rectangular shape now than oval).
Random device reset bug now seems to be fixed.
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TF101G. 12th August 2011
(TW, WW and DE devices)
Build number: 8.6.6.9-20110804
Wifi updated: v5.2.55
Bluetooth updated: v6.20
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TF101G. 5th August 2011 - Not pushed OTA. 3G Transformer release firmware.
(TW and WW devices)
Honeycomb 3.1
Build number: 8.4.5.15-20110715
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2nd August 2011 ('8657' Screenshot in post #2)
(Pushed to WW, TB and DE devices)
Updated to Honeycomb 3.2
Kernel changed.
Build number: 8.6.5.7-20110730
Wifi updated: v5.2.53
For the rest of the changes see '28th July 2011' below.
28th July 2011
(Pushed to TW and US devices)
Updated to Honeycomb 3.2
Build number: 8.6.5.6-20110726
Kernel changed.
Wifi updated: v5.2.52
Bluetooth updated: v6.19
GPS updated: v1.5.0
Improved hardware acceleration.
Bug fixes.
Update to Movie Studio
Update to Google Movies
Update to widget system
Update to Google Music.
Exchange support.
'Zoom to fill' feature.
'Multi gesture' support. Pinch to zoom and two finger scrolling with trackpad added.
Trackpad operation inverted.
Proper SD card support (which will allow media to sync, etc).
HDMI output resolution quality scales better for greater compatibility with 720p tv's.
Mouse cursor changed (now a circle instead of pointer).
Smoother home page rotation.
Smoother 720p flash.
UI speed improvement/tweaks.
Weather widget displays last update time.
Mouse pointer speed option in settings added.
Alt+Tab recent apps keyboard shortcut added.
'System update' renamed to 'system firmware update'.
Battery usage stats fixed.
Improved typing speeds with dock.
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21st July 2011
(Pushed to JP devices)
Update appears to lock users to this firmware with no possibility to downgrade (only upgrade) once applied.
Honeycomb 3.1
Build number: 8.4.4.12-20110715
Kernel changed.
Updated wifi driver : v5.1.51
Updated bluetooth driver: v6.19
Regional specific updates.
See 16th July list and below for rest of updates.
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16th July 2011 ('84411' Screenshot in post #2)
(Pushed to US, WW, and TW devices) Now available for CN, DE and TB devices via FTP.
Build number: 8.4.4.11-20110711
Kernel changed.
Wifi upgraded v5.1.50
GPS updated v1.3.2
New Tegra splash screen and circular dot boot animation.
SRS sound profile updated.
Nvidia TegraZone app added.
Video gallery app added (videos are now separated from the image and video gallery). (possibly US only)
Option to hide keyboard notification popup on dock connect.
Splashtop app updated. (not HD, yet)
MyLibrary now shows a book count.
Xbox 360 controller support.
WMV support added to stock gallery app.
Auto-rotate disabled when docked.
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**Information continues in the next post...**
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Maintaining these lists has started feeling like a job so if anyone feels like buying me a coffee (via the donate button) or a new house (wouldn't say no to that one ) it's much appreciated (I've made it through too many sleepless nights with a cup o' Joe lately). Or if you don't like that idea then please consider donating to The Red Cross, as they certainly deserve it a lot more than I do.
...list continued:
14th June 2011 ('8447' screenshot)
(Pushed to CN devices)
Updated Honeycomb to 3.1
Build number: 8.4.4.7-20110610.
Wifi updated v5.1.45
Kernel changed.
50+ Chinese language ebooks included in MyLibrary.
For list of other fixes/features see the 31st May/1st June changelog below.
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3rd June 2011 onwards. Possibly not pushed out FOTA, and pre-loaded on some models
(US and WW devices)
Build number: 8.4.4.5.2-20110603
Wifi v5.1.42
Bluetooth v6.17
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1st June 2011 ('HC3.1' screenshot)
(Pushed to US and WW devices on this date)
31st May 2011 ('HC3.1' screenshot)
(Pushed to TW devices on this date)
Updated Honeycomb to 3.1
Build number: 8.4.4.5-20110527
MobileDock version: 0209 (No update occurs, unless your dock was out of date from before)
Kernel changed.
GPS upgraded v1.3.1
Wifi downgraded v5.1.42
Bluetooth updated v6.17
General CPU optimisation, improved loading times performance.
General GPU optimisation, improved graphics performance.
Smoother UI experience.
Greater stability.
More responsive multitasking.
Re-sizable widgets.
Decreased app loading times.
Added more USB device support (gamepads, etc).
Added more Bluetooth device support.
Added one click USB importing of files from external devices (cameras, etc).
Wifi icon shows data activity.
Debug mode icon changed.
Task manager list now scrollable.
Task manager list order now shows according to last used apps (bottom to top).
Browser 'quick controls' updated.
Browser speed improvements.
Full flash support (720p).
Embedded HTML5 video normal size enabled.
Browser now supports saving webpages to web archives (saves as .webarchivexml filetype to Downloads directory).
Scrolling tab for easier page navigation.
Browser pinch to zoom improvements.
Default gallery now displays 'high quality' images.
Default gallery now shows videos in front of images.
Tapping the home button now takes you back to the last screen you were on, not always the centre screen.
Mouse tracking improved (using dock).
Mouse cursor vanishes after a few seconds of inactivity while browsing plugged into the dock.
Mobile network signal battery bar removed.
Movie Studio app added.
Zinio Reader app added.
Amazon Kindle app added.
Mouse-over events now working in default browser.
Default email app received emails counter increased in size.
'MobileDock battery saving mode' option added to settings.
'Use location for Google Search' option added to settings.
Internal storage in settings now shows items in categories.
'Touch & Hold delay' option added to settings.
Youtube app search box now functions when docked, but only for initial screen.
Polaris Office app 'Google Docs' account option added.
Market now remembers to return to last page viewed instead of resetting to the start page.
Market now stays on app page when installing an app.
Faster updating of market data.
Wifi off when screen off default email updater bug fixed.
Scroll responsiveness changed (stickier, rather than flowing).
MyZine FC issue fixed.
MyZine has a settings icon so you can actually edit the options now.
MyLibrary 'newspaper' category added.
Asus date widget renamed to 'Asus Time' (wtf?!!? )
Widget adder now updates all icons correctly.
Certain default widgets renamed.
'Holo Spiral' live wallpaper added.
Android Market 'shop' shortcut icon added to apps menu.
'Google Instant' option added to default browser labs settings.
'Fast scroller' option added to default browser.
Media cards in the dock now re-mount when device wakes (when docked).
Gmail widget removed (seemingly for roughly 50% of users).
Keyboard options renamed.
ADB now outputs TF debugging info in the command line.
Wallpaper gallery picture import now shows a proper template on-screen.
Various tags/descriptions updated (eg. 'Orientation lock' changed to 'auto rotate screen')
Dock sd card icon no longer remains in the notification bar when undocked.
Javascript improvements.
File manager no longer shows root access folders by default (click top right settings icon to show).
File manager colour scheme changed (now yellow instead of blue).
Apps list now lets you click and drag to an info icon for more details.
Android Market content filter options added.
Default browser address bar is now at top of the screen instead of at the bottom (or just above the keyboard).
Extended support for http proxies for high speed wifi connections.
Email app can send emails in plain text and HTML. To conserve battery power and to minimize data use.
Contacts application allows you to find contacts easily using the full-text search.The search return results matching all stored fields of a contact.
Calendar grid larger.
Gallery app now supports Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), so we can connect our cameras via USB and import their photos to the gallery with a single touch.
Extended browser support for CSS and 3D animation web standards.
Support for playback of video content compatible with HTML5.
Support for plug-ins that use hardware acceleration.
Joystick and Gamepad support.
Support added for networks of preferred download (PNO), a detection capability in the background that keeps saving battery power in cases where Wi-Fi network must be available continuously.
Tweaked UI elements for faster loading times.
Default camera app onscreen viewfinder, used in low light scenarios, has improved fps.
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28th May 2011 (Leaked Build)
(No public FOTA release on this date)
Same as public release build listed above.
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19th May 2011 ('Update 3' screenshot)
(Pushed to WW devices on this date.)
13th May 2011 ('Update 3' screenshot):
(Pushed to US, TW and CN devices on this date.)
(All region release)
Build number: 8.2.3.13-20110511
MobileDock Version: 0209
Kernel changed.
Wifi updated v5.248.35
Bluetooth updated v6.12
Disconnect wifi bug while using the dock fixed.
Tablet/Dock random disconnect issue fixed.
System now powers up to the first Asus logo in 4 seconds instead of 6 seconds (so a slightly faster bootup time).
System now re-mounts sd cards when dock is active.
Low power state for dock when inactive, improving, but not totally fixing, the power drain issue.
Asus MyZine widgets renamed and now appear at beginning of widgets list.
Asus MyZine now updates icon in widget view.
MyCloud settings icon now fixed and working correctly.
Two finger multitouch pad use added for home screen navigation.
Home screen bounceback issue fixed.
Improved battery in standby.
Improved responsiveness.
Notable video camera 'screen delay' fixed.
Repeating key issue fixed, due to dock disconnect fix.
Screen auto-brightness polling speed is now roughly 5secs instead of 30secs.
Screen auto-brightness can now increase above the level the slider bar was set to automatically.
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11th May 2011 (*thx to graffixnyc* 'Beta1' screenshot... ignore the kernel version) Link
(Limited Release Beta Firmware *Was only pushed to select users who had docking problems*)
Build number: 8.2.3.12-20110509
MobileDock version: 0208
Fixes dock disconnect issue.
Wifi updated v5.248.32
Disconnect wifi bug while using the touchpad fixed.
Battery dock meter added. (was not included in final release build 8.2.3.13)
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26th April 2011 ('Update 2' screenshot):
(All region release)
Build number: 8.2.3.9-20110423
MobileDock Version: 0207
Kernel changed.
Wifi updated v5.248.28
Bluetooth updated v6.11
Fixed video camera stutter. ('Youtube' mode = [email protected] and 'High Quality' mode = [email protected])
Fixed 'speaker always on' issue.
Minor bug fixes.
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19th April 2011 ('Update 1' screenshot):
(All region release)
Build number: 8.2.3.6-20110414
Kernel changed.
Wifi updated v5.248.26
MyNet now in English not Spanish.
@Vibe app moved to MyCloud.
My Cloud has been added. Adds MyContent, Mydesktop, @Vibe. (requires a download from Asus site)
Asus Web Storage added (windows version). (www.asuswebstorage.com)
Adds Splashtop Remote desktop for free. (www.splashtopremote.com) Works pretty fast via wifi, and just mirrors your desktop, as if you were using hdmi. Change the option from 1024x768 to 1280x800 for proper operation.
Generally things feel a bit snappier.
New MyZine widgets. (adds a slideshow of your pics, shows calendar daily notifications and weather in your location. Also shows last visited bookmark and last played song, email unread count, event count, stored ebooks counter)
Green camera issue fixed.
Asus Web Storage option added to sharing options menu.
Added independant alarm ringer volume bar to settings.
Added option to make any photo a contact photo from gallery.
Added Layar app.
Compass fixed.
Asus E-mail widget now shows an 'all accounts unread mail' total.
Wifi connection settings now support WPS setup.
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8th April 2011 ('Original' screenshot):
(All UK original shipment devices, and possibly early units in other regions)
Build number: 8.2.2.6.1-20110325
Android Honeycomb 3.0.1
GPS v1.2.4
Wifi v5.248.24
Bluetooth v6.10
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Things added but not sure which update added them: (If you know please pm me)
MyLibrary 'share on facebook' feature.
Cloud feature for highlighted text and comments, so you may allow others to view your history/annotations.
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Things needing to be fixed
If you notice any items on this list have been fixed in your firmware version, please post details (firmware version, your country, item fixed, number of days you have tested, etc). If a few people confirm an item is fixed I will remove it.
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ICE CREAM SANDWICH (Current build):
Tablet:
Overall max volume level decreased.
Apps battery % data unavailable.
Occasionally device restarts itself when in sleep mode then gets stuck on asus bootscreen.
Occasionally device shuts down from sleep mode (was in HC builds also, possibly hardware related) and reboots.
Flickering diagonal graphics glitch. Possible overlay or screen refresh rate issue. Can be re-created by opening the Youtube app, then opening the notification area.
Incorrect cursor placement when editing text boxes in stock browser.
Frequent stock browser lockups and crashes when viewing web pages with lots of flash animations/videos.
Default email client doesn't automatically sync emails based on the time interval stated in the settings.
Incorrect clocks. Notification bar clock, lockscreen clock and extended notification clock occasionally show different times.
Stock browser text selection arrows occasionally stay onscreen after you have finished editing text.
Frequent MyLibrary app crashes on opening pdf files.
Stock browser closes itself seemingly randomly.
File manager closes itself seemingly randomly.
Dock:
TBD
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HONEYCOMB (Obsolete build):
Tablet:
Text selection indicators in default browser can be extremely inaccurate.
Speaker imbalance. (louder in right speaker) (some units) (Fix for rooted users HERE) ASUS PLEASE just make it so users can select from 2 different profiles (the srs_processing.cfg file is all that needs editing!) or something. This is such an easy fix to implement and it would 'fix' so many peoples device sound. We shouldnt have to root to get this to work ourselves.
Default e-mail app gets stuck 'searching' for emails. No way to tell if it is downloading an amazingly large file or if it's hung. Some feedback from the app saying what it's doing would be helpful.
Wifi frequency band HC option missing in the settings. (all units)
HDMI only outputs at 720p. Possible flickering screen issues. (some units)
Speaker 'pop' issue. After a period of inactivity with the speakers, and then suddenly they are required to play a sound, a small pop is heard, before the rest of the audio plays properly. (some units)
Disk full error. (HC bug. Disk gets filled up with... nothing. A full reset is required to fix it) (some units)
Asus weather widget text display problems. (workaround: either remove and re-add widget, or grab the widget and rotate the screen then dump widget down again.) (some units, perhaps based on the length of the place name?)
Encryption problems. (some units)
Random times, soft reset issue, when connected to the dock. (some units)
No sound after device wakes from standby. (some units)
Plugging in headphones and still getting sound coming from main speakers. (some units)
Speaker fails to resume working after bluetooth a2dp disconnect (some units)
HDMI while connected to some models of tv only gives a black screen. (Most likely a tv rather than a tablet issue. Update your tv firmware.)
Occasionally when trying to move a widget, the widget gets stuck and can float around the screen, wherever you place your finger, but cannot be placed down normally. Pressing the home button dumps the widget back into it's original position, but then device becomes non responsive. Requires powering the unit down to fix. (very rare bug) (all units)
Email list widget doesnt always update when email is received.
No way to save currently taken camera pictures to a different location (microsd card, etc).
Finger/mouse 'click events' not showing in default browser (not showing what was selected before the page loads).
When editing text a few times the green selector mis-aligns making it harder to select what you're trying to highlight or edit.
Cannot use front facing camera with a flash application in browser.
Songs pause at the end of each track, requiring input from the user to proceed when using the default music app, while device is in standby. (App HERE to use in the meantime)
When pressing the fixed 'back' button at the bottom of the screen or the 'back' quick control, while using the default browser, sometimes does not populate the screen with exactly the same page as before (missing text/pictures e.g. going 'back' a page onto a previously displayed google search page shows the google logo and search box, but no search results. Seems to do the same thing with facebook pages too.)
Sometimes website thumbnails in the default browser only show a default icon in the bookmark tab instead of a page preview.
Bookmark widget not loading links properly when clicked. (Temporary solution is to undock, rotate the screen to portrait orientation, then rotate back to landscape)
Default email client shows incorrect notification text (showing previously deleted (or just older) emails info instead of new incoming email) occasionally.
Stock browser infrequent screen lockups.
Random speaker popping when device is in standby (Speaker stays active even when volume is set to 0, ie. 'off').
Spell checker disabled while using the dock.
Dock:
Problem with the dock battery. Avoid allowing your dock battery to empty itself fully, or you may no longer be able to re-charge it. Possible fix HERE.
Problem with standby, early dock units (B4, B5 and B6 keyboard docks) Link HERE.
No way to tell the level of internal dock battery. (unless you plug in the charger) (all units not running the old beta firmware) (XDA member made apps for this HERE and HERE)
Keyboard key delay. (possibly caused by text prediction being enabled. Try turning off and report back.) (some units)
Weather widget vanishes from screen on connecting to dock. (HC 3.2) Remove and re-add widget to fix.
The spacebar key in the youtube app search box (while viewing a video) doesn't function properly. More details HERE.
Stock gallery does not show pictures from USB sticks.
There's a potential problem with all game controllers that require power from the device. As even when you plug in the charging lead, the keyboard dock doesnt seem to charge itself unless the tablet is fully charged already, and the controllers draw power from the dock battery, making any gaming session short lived.
Not able to recharge some dock batteries once the charge is fully depleted. (some units)
Adapter
Known fault with a specific model of charger. (Info HERE)
Things I'd love to see added
A startup sound during the boot animation sequence.
To be able to click a button to refresh all email accounts at once while in the combined view of the default mail app.
Custom speaker level app built-in.
A way to hide the google search box, voice input, apps and + onscreen items.
A way to hide the various media card icons in the notification bar.
A way to select the specific pictures you want to show in the MyZine picture slideshow window. now an added feature
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*I'll add details of fixes when I find them. If you find something not listed then please post the info in this thread and I'll update this post. Thanks.*
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Maintaining these lists has started feeling like a job so if anyone feels like buying me a coffee (via the donate button) or a new house (wouldn't say no to that one ) it's much appreciated (I've made it through too many sleepless nights with a cup o' Joe lately). Or if you don't like that idea then please consider donating to The Red Cross, as they certainly deserve it a lot more than I do.
stuntdouble said:
A new firmware update has been released. You can download it via Settings>About Tablet>System Update. If you have unrooted, I'm pretty sure you will need to re-root. I'll add details of fixes when I find them.
Before and after screenshots added of system revisions.
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Do you need to back up your data/apps or does it not affect those?
dreadnought001 said:
Do you need to back up your data/apps or does it not affect those?
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Nope didnt need to. Worked nicely for me, but I'd still recommend you do anyway.
If you have flashed MoDaCo's MCR ROM, this update won't install.
Regards,
Dave
New Widget - MyZine.
is the video camera frame rate fixed?
Gabe3 said:
is the video camera frame rate fixed?
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Doesn't seem to be.
Hmm the myzine widgets won't move to the screen and I can't seem to access google on my chrome browser. Also the asus site seems to be running very slow. Is it just me ?
steftymo said:
Hmm the myzine widgets won't move to the screen and I can't seem to access google on my chrome browser. Also the asus site seems to be running very slow. Is it just me ?
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They are massive widgets so you basically need an empty screen to add them. As for your other issues I'm not getting those.
stuntdouble said:
They are massive widgets so you basically need an empty screen to add them. As for your other issues I'm not getting those.
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Wow...I see what you mean. Why does a widget that seemingly is pretty useless take up so much space ?
My problem with google is getting igoogle. I can get basic google search on dolphin hd but when I log into igoogle I get a blank screen
Just seen a tweet in @paulobriens timeline from @stridger that this update enables signature checking on updates. So, if you apply this update, you may no longer be able to apply custom ROMs.
That being the case, I'm going to avoid this update until a "safe" version is posted/included in MCR.
Regards,
Dave
steftymo said:
Wow...I see what you mean. Why does a widget that seemingly is pretty useless take up so much space ?
My problem with google is getting igoogle. I can get basic google search on dolphin hd but when I log into igoogle I get a blank screen
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Sorry cant help you with that. My iGoogle page is loading normally in the default browser.
foxmeister said:
Just seen a tweet in @paulobriens timeline from @stridger that this update enables signature checking on updates. So, if you apply this update, you may no longer be able to apply custom ROMs.
That being the case, I'm going to avoid this update until a "safe" version is posted/included in MCR.
Regards,
Dave
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I'll add this to 1st post then. Cheers for info.
Still attempting to get MyZine running. It working for the rest of you?
They have fixed the compass. Mynet is also now ikn english instead of Spanish one strange thing is that the default device name in mynet is tf102, when it should be tf101. @vibe is now integrated into the mylibrary app and we now have a cloud storage app. im also finding the asus keyboard is not laggy but that's in apps - not tried it in the browser yet.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
human_error said:
They have fixed the compass. Mynet is also now ikn english instead of Spanish one strange thing is that the default device name in mynet is tf102, when it should be tf101. @vibe is now integrated into the mylibrary app and we now have a cloud storage app. im also finding the asus keyboard is not laggy but that's in apps - not tried it in the browser yet.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App
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Strange still says TF101 in mine. I use the android default keyboard nowadays. Got fed up with the asus one.
Cheers for the info folks. If you notice any more fixes/faults, give a shout and I'll add them to the list.
steftymo said:
Wow...I see what you mean. Why does a widget that seemingly is pretty useless take up so much space ?
My problem with google is getting igoogle. I can get basic google search on dolphin hd but when I log into igoogle I get a blank screen
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Silly me...just checked settings and I had somehow disabled java text. All ok now
So, if you apply the update you are forever stuck with official ASUS ROMs???
jimbob1971 said:
So, if you apply the update you are forever stuck with official ASUS ROMs???
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If it's so, it's a big problem that could cause me to (again) cancel my order because all new Transformers will already have it installed.
Magnesus said:
If it's so, it's a big problem that could cause me to (again) cancel my order because all new Transformers will already have it installed.
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If you've already ordered, and your Transformer is expected by the end of April, I seriously doubt this update would be preinstalled.
They are not going to reimage a whole load of boxed up Transformers when they can update via OTA.
Regards,
Dave
jimbob1971 said:
So, if you apply the update you are forever stuck with official ASUS ROMs???
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"Forever" is the wrong word here - a better word would be "currently".
The update is only just out, and no one has had time to try to work around this issue yet. I would imagine that some bright spark somewhere will come up with something in due course.
Regards,
Dave

Windows 8 Support

As working for Microsoft, Specially with their windows project I found it very difficult to get a proper guidance or troubleshoot their problems when Microsoft stops supporting them.
Some of you might be aware to the fact as Windows 8 pro at 1,999/- INR price tag is coming without any support from Microsoft end and neither you have any trial option to check and decide whether u should buy it or not, It becomes utterly necessary to initiate a small contribution for the great lovers of the Microsoft.
Here what we are trying to do is to get all the answers for your beloved windows 8 and help you with the troubleshooting their causes.
I would also like to tell the moderators: Thanks for deleting my previous thread but it wasn't a direct commercialization what I was trying to do was to make available things which aren't free.
As piracy is strictly neither my policy nor this forum's so we needed to pay to Microsoft and that is what we were charging, it wasn't a product promotion it was making product available at a price which makes it nearly free.
Anyways back to the topic, folks please go ahead with the issues
I just gat the Asus Q200E and im wondering if I want to switch back to Win 7 will it be tough to get drivers or are they similar to the win 8 drivers. Ive onl used windows 8 for four days and will go on trying to get used to it but so far I dont think i will stay with it. I find myself getting to pissed off with it. I am figuring out most of it but its just not for me. Maybe when there is more support int he way of apps I will use it but its too querky for me as it is.
splatoid said:
I just gat the Asus Q200E and im wondering if I want to switch back to Win 7 will it be tough to get drivers or are they similar to the win 8 drivers. Ive onl used windows 8 for four days and will go on trying to get used to it but so far I dont think i will stay with it. I find myself getting to pissed off with it. I am figuring out most of it but its just not for me. Maybe when there is more support int he way of apps I will use it but its too querky for me as it is.
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You can always downgrade to the previous versions for the windows, though downgrading to the windows xp would be bit troublesome due to the compatibility issues but windows 7 and 8 more or less share the same architecture for the device driver compatibility so downgrading to windows 7 would not bring you major issues with ur device drivers until and unless you are having TPA module installed in your laptop
and for downgrading please do contact Microsoft for a downgrade key it is absolutely free
Thank you for your help. Much appreciated..
splatoid said:
Thank you for your help. Much appreciated..
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welcome
The only issue that i have is when I leave my computer on idle, after a,little while, system just takes over 25% of my cpu. I have a toshiba portege that originally had windows 8 release preview. Any method to prevent system from doing that?
Sent From My YP-G1 running Nebula beta 1
splatoid said:
I just gat the Asus Q200E and im wondering if I want to switch back to Win 7 will it be tough to get drivers or are they similar to the win 8 drivers. Ive onl used windows 8 for four days and will go on trying to get used to it but so far I dont think i will stay with it. I find myself getting to pissed off with it. I am figuring out most of it but its just not for me. Maybe when there is more support int he way of apps I will use it but its too querky for me as it is.
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Nice, the first post in an 8 support thread is a question about 7.
goldflame09 said:
The only issue that i have is when I leave my computer on idle, after a,little while, system just takes over 25% of my cpu. I have a toshiba portege that originally had windows 8 release preview. Any method to prevent system from doing that?
Sent From My YP-G1 running Nebula beta 1
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I have this issue with my older computer; 2.2GHz single core AMD athlon 64 (socket 939). I'd be curious as to what is causing this too, but I only have the release preview on that computer. For me, the computer idles at 25% and it just feels really sluggish, like each process in the system isn't running as efficiently as it could. Conversely, a modified XP (unofficially modified: all components but the bare minimum removed and slipstreamed updates / registry improvements) runs perfectly fine on the same hardware. I know XP is faster than 8, and especially so the modified version I use, but it's clear that something is actually not right. The DPC latency isn't terrible, but it's consistently over 1000 microseconds, vs XP which averaged ~15 microseconds. It must be a driver issue I'm guessing? The hardware is old and I wouldn't be surprised if one of the components isn't running well for whatever reason under 8.
I think the issue is true for both x64 and x86, I thought some of my RAM might have been bad so I took them out and switched to 32 bit while I was at it (in case the 32 bit drivers were better).
Actually on my new gaming rig the dpc latency averages exactly 1000 microseconds with 8, and though I suffer no performance issues, this bugs the living hell out of me, knowing I used to have 15!
link68759 said:
Nice, the first post in an 8 support thread is a question about 7.
I have this issue with my older computer; 2.2GHz single core AMD athlon 64 (socket 939). I'd be curious as to what is causing this too, but I only have the release preview on that computer. For me, the computer idles at 25% and it just feels really sluggish, like each process in the system isn't running as efficiently as it could. Conversely, a modified XP (unofficially modified: all components but the bare minimum removed and slipstreamed updates / registry improvements) runs perfectly fine on the same hardware. I know XP is faster than 8, and especially so the modified version I use, but it's clear that something is actually not right. The DPC latency isn't terrible, but it's consistently over 1000 microseconds, vs XP which averaged ~15 microseconds. It must be a driver issue I'm guessing? The hardware is old and I wouldn't be surprised if one of the components isn't running well for whatever reason under 8.
I think the issue is true for both x64 and x86, I thought some of my RAM might have been bad so I took them out and switched to 32 bit while I was at it (in case the 32 bit drivers were better).
Actually on my new gaming rig the dpc latency averages exactly 1000 microseconds with 8, and though I suffer no performance issues, this bugs the living hell out of me, knowing I used to have 15!
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I would like to add on to your post. Along with the reason you explained there is one more reason as windows 8 is programmed for giving max performance with the min power consumption, due to which at idle CPU tries to enter at low frequency stage and also if you have a very old system this issue arises as mentioned in the above post due to one more reason of HDD.
Windows 8 tries to keep alive threads running in background to save the power but due to CRC in the old HDD this loops the processor
Hey, I'm having problems sharing internet connected to VPN to my PS3. I've searched MS Answers forum and did come across this
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...indows-8/4e56a425-c685-4ab2-9b23-72b1cab4557e
But I'd like to reduce the steps of doing it to a single click like in a form of VBS or BAT file, how do I do that? And why is Windows 8 behaving like this like that guy said.
Hi dudes, I'm having the same problem as this guy over here.
Everytime I boot up, I have to quickly press "win+D" to get into desktop mode. If not it just hangs at metro start screen and I can do nth about it except "ctrl+alt+del". It just freezes there. Using windows 8 pro. Had this prob since yesterday. It was okay when I installed system updates on 15 Nov up until yesterday. I didn't make any software/hardware installations/updates in between this period of time.
Hope someone can help me out here! Thanks!
kay_kiat88 said:
Hi dudes, I'm having the same problem as this guy over here.
Everytime I boot up, I have to quickly press "win+D" to get into desktop mode. If not it just hangs at metro start screen and I can do nth about it except "ctrl+alt+del". It just freezes there. Using windows 8 pro. Had this prob since yesterday. It was okay when I installed system updates on 15 Nov up until yesterday. I didn't make any software/hardware installations/updates in between this period of time.
Hope someone can help me out here! Thanks!
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U need to refresh the system at secure boot
downloaderintruder said:
Hey, I'm having problems sharing internet connected to VPN to my PS3. I've searched MS Answers forum and did come across this
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...indows-8/4e56a425-c685-4ab2-9b23-72b1cab4557e
But I'd like to reduce the steps of doing it to a single click like in a form of VBS or BAT file, how do I do that? And why is Windows 8 behaving like this like that guy said.
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this issue was already reported by me to Microsoft developers team and they are working on it possibly with a update in December the new fix would be forced in your systems update
mean while if you wan't to create a vbs script or batch file go through these tutorials
http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438621-batch-file-to-run-vbs-on-startup/
http://www.programmingforums.org/post196761.html
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/da/ITCG/thread/1743a39f-3a25-4d01-aa5c-af32e8e7c0ff
I'm actually having a minor cosmetic issue: taskbar is set to autohide, but sometimes it just won't hide until I restart explorer. Toggling the autohide settings or unlocking and moving it around don't help.
link68759 said:
I'm actually having a minor cosmetic issue: taskbar is set to autohide, but sometimes it just won't hide until I restart explorer. Toggling the autohide settings or unlocking and moving it around don't help.
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In the "good old days" applicaitons would often un-hide the Taskbar so their notification icons could show an updated status and they could ensure it would be seen. I think this method has fallen out of favor, but older applications that haven't been updated could still be sending the commands to the system to show the Taskbar. Is it possible that you have an older app in the notification area that's affecting the Taskbar as described?
Open Task Manager and Regedit.
++ on the Start Menu & select 'Exit Explorer'
or use services.msc to temporarily exit explorer by killing the service "explorer"
In Regedit, navigate to:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\Streams\Desktop]
delete the value named 'Toolbars'.
In Task Manager, select 'File' -> 'New Task' -> type 'explorer' to restart
the shell.
If that doesn't do the trick, repeat deleting 'TaskbarWinXP' as well. in ur case it might be 'TaskbarWin8'
I've got a lot of old software but I haven't used any of it on my laptop. Something poorly coded may well be the issue, though this behavior is hardly exclusive to "old" software as windows 8 itself seems to actively embrace exactly this: by default the taskbar is auto hidden (this is not true of xp/vista/7) and if something isn't in the foreground and for whatever reason won't take focus, it will raise the taskbar and keep it raised until you click on said program in the taskbar.
I think it actually might be related to internet explorer and it trying to tell me that a download is finished, but gets stuck there. I'm going to see if it happens with IE running and nothing else before editing the registry.
OK I have a good question for you!
Enabled bitlocker on my C:\ drive. This killed the bootable recovery and also 8's ability to "refresh" without a DVD (it could not find the files needed).
How do I move the bootable recovery tools to the system partition? Will this fix the refresh problem? If not, how do I restore 8's ability to refresh without external media?
link68759 said:
OK I have a good question for you!
Enabled bitlocker on my C:\ drive. This killed the bootable recovery and also 8's ability to "refresh" without a DVD (it could not find the files needed).
How do I move the bootable recovery tools to the system partition? Will this fix the refresh problem? If not, how do I restore 8's ability to refresh without external media?
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have u made any changes in hardware or the system software after enabling bitlocker or ur system is running in dual boot
I am sure for one thing mere copying the bootable recovery tools to the system partition won't help.
I am also running my hp laptop with windows 8 encrypted but I am not facing any of these issues.
please elaborate your issue
meanwhile as I understand this might help u http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771778(v=WS.10).aspx#BKMK_WhatIsRecovery
and http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee523219(v=ws.10).aspx
these also implies to windows 8
shreshth89 said:
have u made any changes in hardware or the system software after enabling bitlocker or ur system is running in dual boot
I am sure for one thing mere copying the bootable recovery tools to the system partition won't help.
I am also running my hp laptop with windows 8 encrypted but I am not facing any of these issues.
please elaborate your issue
meanwhile as I understand this might help u http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771778(v=WS.10).aspx#BKMK_WhatIsRecovery
and http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee523219(v=ws.10).aspx
these also implies to windows 8
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I don't know how you're not having "this issue" since enabling bitlocker *forces* WinRE to be disabled, including the ability to refresh.
I disabled bitlocker because ReAgentc.exe refused to operate with bitlocker enabled. The only solution I could find was to format the HDD, recreate a bigger system partition, reinstall windows and do things from the fresh install. I suppose I could refresh my custom image from there, assuming it would even work for 8 (the instructions I found were for 7).
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I don't know how you're not having "this issue" since enabling bitlocker *forces* WinRE to be disabled, including the ability to refresh.
I disabled bitlocker because ReAgentc.exe refused to operate with bitlocker enabled. The only solution I could find was to format the HDD, recreate a bigger system partition, reinstall windows and do things from the fresh install. I suppose I could refresh my custom image from there, assuming it would even work for 8 (the instructions I found were for 7).
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these also work for for 8 as I was told in training and specifically for 8 we are still waiting for the manuals
I can't access the windows app store in my wifi network which is secured by a proxy and i have to authenticate to browse. All desktop apps works well but not the windows app store. It asks for authentication bot when i give the username and password to it, it shows "your network proxy does not work with windows store contact your administrator". what should i do to access the microsoft app store.

Phoenix OS v1.1 Released

Hello, everyone, the Phoenix system x86 version v1.1 released. We added several new features to this version. For example, root permissions support, keyboard mapping function, Ethernet settings, you may not know where to open these functions, I will give you a detailed presentation.
Download:http://files.phoenixos.com/os/PhoenixOSInstaller-v1.1.0.exe
Update:
System
Add root access;
Add keyboard mapping function;
Add Mirror output function like HDMI;
Add Ethernet settings[font=宋体]:[/font]Boot default Ethernet connection
Add Resolution adjustment function;
Add Graphics adapter, mainly contains GTX700\800\900 series;
Repair Game can't connect network;
Optimized Reduce the maximum volume of the broken sound models;
Optimized Reduce the probability of crash by Atom processor;
The task bar & Notification Center
Revision notification center icon
Start menu
Optimize the display of large screen devices;
Browser
Optimizing UA display logic;
Update ad blocking list;
CZ FileManager
Increase picture and wallpaper images (Picture directory);
Network neighbors will pop up after the addition of success;
Repair the bug that desktop icon disappeared after the application upgrade;
Fix the bug that APE format file has no playback application optional;
Application of the market will not prompted to upgrade of FileManager;
Fix the bug that native music applications failed to add music;
Fix some other bug;
Enhanced stability;
More info:
http://bbs.phoenixstudio.org/en/showthread.php?tid=1716
Official mirror uploaded by @Dante_xu - it will soon be added to the official download site and it's already added on the official forum:
https://mega.nz/#!VgNCGJTD!y62XM6nge9OTkKMp-nRbZoGKYoHqGB0nYiLyxhbBN7I
It is worth mentioning that in this release, if we toggle the root ON, we can freely modify the system partition! No need for any custom files!
Does "Pokemon Go" app works with this version?
good update but remix os is still far superior.
@slybunda At what? I can also say my bike is superior without listing it's pros.
more stable and better 3d support
It all comes down to specific hardware @slybunda . On my devices Phoenix is more stable and has more features at the same time plus a better design. I personally don't care about 3D acceleration - android-x86 would be enough for games because those are usually ran in fullscreen, so no desktop UI needed.
Sent from mobile
I love your rom so much @Regnas I updated a port that already existed for the vzw gs4 just so I could keep using it for my own personal use. It's the best rom ever, 10,000xlove. Sorry that's a little off topic because it's not really the same rom. This is just the first post I've seen from you and had to shoutout some love
@tdct12 do have in mind that this is an official release by Chaozuo @Regnas does deserve the love for publishing it though
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I love your rom so much @Regnas.....
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Lol...... see post above....
Still playstore not included?
It is included
Sent from mobile
Has anyone had any luck booting this from USB? I have tried from USB and SD, but have had no luck. I was able to dual boot from my SSD drive, but it seemed to make my Win 10 OS lag a lot. I ran the installer and selected install to U, and let it install. I do have bios setup to boot from USB first and even tried it through the boot menu. It almost seems like the drive is not bootable though. Any ideas or thoughts?
Verification failed error 15. Any work around?

Update G955USQU1AQHD

Just got a new update G955USQU1AQHD
Below are the scanner results.
Just got a new update notice while I was on 3 in the UK...
Software Update
T-Mobile has sent you a new software update for your device. Update will take approximately 10 minutes. You will not be able to use the device during this time, including the ability to call or text 9-1-1. To begin install, select INSTALL NOW.
• Version: G955USQU1AQHD/G955UOYN1AQHD/G955USQU1AQHD
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What's new
A software update can include, but is not limited to:
- Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
- New and / or enhanced features.
- Further improvements to performance.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.
※ The temperature of the device may temporarily increase during the software upgrade or update because of the data download and associated behaviours.
For information about the software update, please visit this website:
http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G955U/TMB/doc.html
Your phone will restart after the update is installed.
Tap here for more information.
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Wifi Stack is much better it seems. More stable and much faster.
Just updated. Havent noticed anything just yet
I got the update also I noticed nothing different
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Headphone audio seems louder now..
Or maybe I cleaned my ears better this time around?
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How to improve your windows 10 experience on low end computers.

Hello, i thought id help people who have low spec computers and who want to perform a clean install on there machine. Firstly obtain a copy of windows 10 preferably 32 bit. With a keycode. This tutorial is aimed at machines with 2gb of ram or less eg 1 gb. It helps if the processor supports HT (Hyper Threading) or is a dual core processor to be able to cope with the load and instructions of the cpu. Ive installed on a pentium 3.ghz supporting HT. I know windows 10 supports lower cpu speeds ive also installed on intel atom 1.6ghz too( Netbook). I have some earlier Pentium 4 cpus e.g 2.4-2.6ghz and will be trying lower spec cpus and will update as i go along. To improve performance some of the services in windows 10 will need to be shut down. There are 4 services that impact the quite significantly.
1: Background Intelligent transfer.
2: Superfetch.
3:Themes.
4: Windows Update.
Also Chrome is bad for eating up memory as well. Windows 10 will really struggle on low amounts of memory if these services are not disabled. The main culprit being windows update.
How to close these services down.
Go to Control panel - Administrative tools- Services- Scroll down the list to find each one then disable each one. And stop each service. Restart your pc and press control -alt-del then select task manager click on the 4th tab along for performance here you can monitor your cpu load, amount of memory being used and check your disk useage. Its also advisable to enable "Do not check for windows update. As you will get reminders to check. No updates will be applied to your pc. If you do require updates, the update service can be enabled again. But i would recommend disabling afterwards. I hope this will help some members. If you feel it has helped donations are very welcome thank you.
completely useless and potentially dangerous....
Enlighten me Midral how can it be useless and dangerous. Comments but with no actual reasons as to why. Easy to critsize isn't it. Tell me then how would you run windows 10 with 1-2 gb of memory and by letting all the services run. How can it be dangerous? Id love to know and id like to know your work arounds. Id have thought its more dangerous by letting everything run as youll over load your memory, cpu and maybe it will overheat certainly freeze and or crash.
You need to backup your sarcastic comments Midral. What knowledge or experience do you have and don't start researching on google. What contributions have you made to the forums? I'd love to know
Midral said:
completely useless and potentially dangerous....
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Not to me... first thing I do is disable these "services." Seems that these GD updates break more than they fix. On two of my budget tablets I wound up reinstalling Windows and immediately disabled updates. Prestochange-o!! No more trouble. I use Winaero Tweaker and Auslogics Boostspeed to fine tune and clean, and I use tenforums.com for tutorials on how to debloat all of the useless junk from windows.
Rich
Thank you Rich, as you say if you ran all the services its cripples the rescources. On low end equipment you have to disable services. I also use group policy to prevent the windows updates from renabling after rebooting. otherwise you end up with 100% cpu and or disk useage making it impossible to even browse your system. But Midral doesnt seem to grasp this as i say its easy to make sarcastic comments. It would be interesting to see his work arounds for low end budget tablets. laptops and pcs.
Another tip: Use tablet mode. The system uses the resources much better.

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