CleanRom done for TF700T?

Since initially writing about Scott's cleanrom for the tf700 there have been an influx of good roms including official CM nightlies and cross transformer Roms which have become much more useful.  The bad news it seems is that there are unconfirmed reports that Scott has discontinued TF700T support.  There have been developers who have picked up from his work but it is yet to be seen how it stacks up to one of the original TF700T stock based optimized Roms, Scott's CleanRom. 

Slow TF700 Try using XDA brewed OC Kernel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950039

A pretty good kernel that overclocks GPU and CPU (maybe other stuff too?).  It does make the Infinity feel smoother overall, and games are more fluid  I currently run 2.3 this kernel and Brower2Ram and it runs really well. 

Overclock TF700, Overclock TF700T GPU

The development keeps coming for the TF007.  this shit is sick.  You flash it like zip and it makes your 007 fly by ramping your GPU and other esoteric acronyms up across the board.  It's also rock solid in terms of stability.  It might be more stable than stock, which I don't quite understand but I'm not upset.  Let's try to understand it for a second.  I think these speeds were specified as targets for upcoming Tegra 3 chips as the 1800MHz was originally included in the TF700 kernel as 1.6Ghz was included in the Tf201. 

All credit goes to Clemsyn who is apparently such a ninja he doesn't even have the device.  http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950039

I got 15000 in antutu with the 2.2 version on clean rom.  

 

 

 

Slow Asus Infinity tf700? Try Data2SD

If you're reading this then you already know, the tf700 I/O performance is terrible.  fordwolden on XDA has released a tool to move the Data partition off of the slow internal memoy and on to faster MicroSD memory.

This is more involved procedure than flashing a ROM but a rewarding one.  The overall smoothness running this mod is notable. 

Check out the forum post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943896 

I'll try to expand on his directions here and there but basically, you have to prepare the card with 2 active partitions one NTFS/exFat/FAT32/etc and one ext2 or ext4 with disabled journaling (post 3-- if you don't do this on CleanRom you get an "Encryption failed"), run the instructions on ADB/Terminal. 

I haven't updated Roms or other general maintance though I plan to provide feedback once I do.

EDIT: There have been a lot of updates.  There is an alternate version and you now just have to flash versus terminal terminating.   http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1950039  A different version, perhaps its a bit more robust than previous versions. 

12/12/12 Update: So this crashed on me hard after a power cycle.  It turns out that I had a failing MicroSD but it did happen on vacation and it was a pain in the ass when it doesn't turn on.





TF700T Rom Review Scott's CleanRom ULE

It's a bit of a dangerous precedent to post for a new ROM but in this case the lack of top flite TF700T JB Roms and the regular updates of Scott's CleanROM ULE makes this a special case. 

CleanRom ULE is fast and usable, there are new updates often with performance upgrades targeted.  This is out of the box the fastest and smoothest TF700T experience I've seen or tried.   I encourage every unlocked infinity owner to try it.  You will need to flash .30/JB then a new recovery, make sure to nvflash if you are pre .30 prior.  

Some Bugs and warnings:

• Don't change "Performance Mode" while utilizing flash -- certain to crash and reboot (a very similar issue to the TF201)

XDA Discussion: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?s=75ad3f9a01ac5914e138e04742f726bd&t=1919851

Scott's TF700T Roms: TF700 ROMs



TF700T Jelly Bean Review

Jelly Bean has been released on the TF700T.  While the TF700T is more stable than the TF201 overall, the update is still welcome.  Overall I trust you've read that it's smooth, if not than yes it is smooth.  JB runs better with Force GPU rendering not enabled which is a signal that some thought has gone into the GUI rendering.

System Bar Lock is available for the first time on the TF700T.  This welcome feature of the prime helped ensure seamless gameplay by locking the notification bar from human input until a lock slide has been activated.  Subtle, yes.  Useful, yes.

There are new Setting options including a power saver menu, screen saver option.  Screen Saver is a new feature that will display a folder of videos or photos of your choice selectably upon AC, with 2 choices of animations and a choice of screen saver duration.

Web browsing is responsive and smooth with Browser2Ram installed.  Multiple email preview now appear in notifications.

TF700t, TF201, TF300T, Nexus Tab, Bootloader, Recovery, APX

** Boot To Recovery **
Press Volume Down + Power untill you see a white text on the screen then release the buttons and press Volume UP (you have 5 seconds to do it)
Note: This works for both Stock and Custom recovery.

Cold Boot - FastBoot - Wipe Data Menu **
Press Volume Down + Power untill you see a white text on the screen then release the buttons.Use Volume Down to navigate and Volume Up to confirm your selection.You have 10 seconds to make your choise,or else the system will do a Cold Boot by default.
Note: FastBoot mode is available only if you unlocked the bootloader.


** Boot to APX mode **
Press Volume Up + Power for 5 seconds,the device will vibrate and your screen will be OFF.
Note: APX mode is needed if you want to use NVflash.
Note 2: Press Power button for 10 seconds to exit APX mode

Credit to this unusually helpful thread

Root Transformer Infinity Jelly Bean w/ Locked Bootloader

Ok, so you lost root on your update to Jelly Bean.  Here's a way to get it back without flashing from recovery.



1) Downgrade to .30 on tf700t http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915598  (this says you need an unlocked bootloader but I am not 100% sure you do for this step
1a) alternatively try: Recover /Downgrade from Jelly Bean to ICS/Clean Factory Restore with stock recovery

• 1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26 * to downgrade from Jelly Bean you need the 9.4.5.30 firmware)
• 2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)
• 3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card
• 4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.
• At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware . (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212)

2) Root 9.4.5.30 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
3) Install OTARootKeeper
4) Upgrade to Jelly Bean via OTA method

Note, you will lose ALL data in downgrade so please backup.

Jelly Bean Sandwich OTA Update for TF700T Released

The TF700T has been offiically updated JB. 

• Hard Reboot and let the tablet sit screen on for a while to "settle." 
• People are suggesting that Performance Mode is best in Jelly Bean.
• Browser2Ram still works well
• http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=ASUS+Transformer+Pad+Infinity+TF700T&p=20&s=16 
• How To Gain Root on TF700T Jelly Bean
• If your having issues updating you may want to try flashing .30 then flashing JB
• Flash unlocked stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915079

NVFlash for Tf700T available pre .30 only

NVFlash is out for our TF700T.  it is for pre .30 firmware only apparently ASUS has some code in the new bootloader that prevents writing to NVFlash sector (facepalm). 

9.4.5.30 WW OTA Available, 9.4.5.30 Download, ASUS Pulled TF700T Firmware from Site

Although 9.4.5.30 has been pulled by ASUS off of thier support site yesterday they just released WW version OTA. 

9.4.5.30 is a great way to get back to ICS from JB Port via TWRP (I'd flash twice and factory reset).  I'm going to provide a download link here, but will not be held responsible for anything you do with it.  For example although the firmware worked for me and others it may brick your device, there may be some reason to ASUS' madness.

Here's what we know about 9.4.5.30:

1. update increases I/O slightly.
2. .26 Root Method Still Valid
3. New Boot and recovery partition written
1. apparently more compatible with JB

Download 9.4.5.30 Mirrors Below:

1. http://db.tt/arTCXvI9
2. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16925401/US...teLauncher.zip
3. http://tinyurl.com/d7fqe8z

TF700T Roms

So the development community for the TF201 TF300 and Nexus are more evolved than for the TF700T, however, recently we've been seeing an uptick in the development for the TF700T which is great since I've been unlocked the development hasn't blown me away yet, but that's a different post.

I think the TF700T will develop a great development community because its overall well executed and shares many similarities (be them updated) with other devices that receive quick google updates.

Here's a list of some of the TF700T ROMs available and any impressions I've had with them:

• Paranoidandroid -- very advanced ROM based on AOSP.  Lots of options to direct Application size and placement http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904894
• Cyanogen Official Nightlies http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957660 
• TeamEOS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887948 
• CleanRom Inheritance http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35325330 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049274 for >3.0v
• New Official JB Roms
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919851 Scott's Turfbuilder CleanRom ULE
• Very solid ROM, there is an issue with wallpaper rotation I've noticed
• 13134 Antutu
• Stock De-Odex Rooted JB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919271 
• Also by Scott tnx.
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807454 Debloat .26 with Beats
• Great ROM I used this for a while.  Fastest AnTuTu score was 14,500 or so
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803386 Zeus
• I used this for a bit but seemed slow. I should have factory reset to check, top AnTuTu was 9500 or so
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873635 TF300T ASUS Jelly Bean
• This doesn't require being unlocked or rooted to go to from .26 it just flashes... scary easy
• JB port issues of max SuperIPS+ brightness No 3D HDMI, 4 hrs of battery life, portrait corruption, reportedly GPS
• DPI "Fixable"
• Can finally flash back to TF700T firmware 9.4.5.30.  "Yeahyuhh"
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884124 CM10 Nightly Unofficial
• I couldn't flash this Rom running JB Tf300T on JB TWRP
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884703 Black Bean 3
• I couldn't flash this Rom running JB Tf300T on JB TWRP  
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818324 a new CM10 I haven't tried it
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886877 "Mystical" Rom, Dev says you can flash this from .30 bootloader also "doesn't touch recovery"
• I used this when running Jelly Bean approx 50% of the time. Pretty fast should be great on TF300 common JB port issues of max SuperIPS+ brightness No 3D HDMI, portrait corruption, reportedly GPS
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887948 Team EOS JB
• I couldn't flash this Rom running JB Tf300T on JB TWRP

TF700 9.4.5.30 Benchmark vs Jelly Bean vs .26 vs Performance Mode

TF700T Benchmarks across Firmware and Performance Mode

I usually do not do actual research for this blog let alone whip out excel and make a chart but as dre says today is a new day.  Please feast your eyes on the first actual bit of fact produced by this blog, but as Plato said a fact is not truth and has no form.  So perhaps my blog fits Plato's definition if Episteme = alethes doxa + logos.

A few updates: JB Official Performance: 13084, JB Balanced 12528.Clemsyn 2.2 on cleanrom 2.3 14999.

TF700T 9.4.5.30 returns you from TF300T Jelly Bean

Edit: Download 9.4.5.30

ASUS it seems has noticed the pain of many cross platform adopters of the tf300 Jelly Bean release and found themselves unable to revert to ICS with the same performance, and their new TF700t Firmware returns you to a state where TF700T users can flash either ICS or JB roms on the same bootloader.

I however, have had a little too much Jelly Bean.  Not because of the Android firmware, which was relatively fast for a raw port and sleek but because of the port issues which included 3D HDMI not working, fullscreen 1080p output not working, portrait mode corruption, and no ability to adjust away from the maximum superIPS+ high brightness of the TF700T.  (This resulted in about 4 hours of screen time.) 

The performance is also fully restored through this mode.  AnTuTu tested 13478 on .26 12199 on TF300t Jelly Bean and 13600 on .30.  I'm thankful to have tabby 2 back to her old self (actually slightly faster) self.  As much as I hate privacy invasion presented by dmclient and android I do enjoy this tablet on her stock firmware.

Tegra 3 Performance Modes - TF700T, TF300T, TF-201 Performance Modes Power Saving, Balanced

I've seen this thread come up a few times on multiple forums and thought I'd provide a google findable explanation of the different ASUS "Performance Modes".  I'm going to add reference links and benchmarks as time progresses.  Overall the amount of work completed is about the same on the various modes, but if your not doing a clock for clock comparison (e.g. just checking email or watching a video vs benchmarks constantly cycling) the various modes do enjoy a delta of on screen time available, I would guess about 2 hours difference in idle screen time per mode. EDIT: I did some "research" and made a "graph." 

Asus TF700T Review

This is a follow up thread to my initial impressions of the "tf700t vs tf-201" with approximately one week of heavy use.  I found myself drawn to this gadget and ended up using it way too much and that's competing against gadget first round draft picks.

Tf700t vs Tf-201 Prime vs Infinity

I just got a tf700t to replace the tf201 through awesome customer service. I also bought a two year warranty so i think it was a classic Michael Scott, win-win-win, situation.  Not worrying about being unlocked and rom'd is awesome!