[INFO] The Ultimate Transformer Information Thread

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Our Transformer section is starting to get a bit messy and fragmented so I thought I'd post this and gather the useful info into one place, making finding what you want a bit easier/faster. As the Transformer is a relatively new device the threads are in their infancy, but will grow with the help of you, the community.
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• The XDA Asus Eee Pad Transformer Wiki (this can be edited by any member, so please edit it if you can add useful info for others. Try to keep it tidy, and it can become the overall go-to place for anything Transformer related)

Update:
Known fault with a certain model of charger. Info HERE.
Known fault with the dock. The dock will continue to drain it's battery when docked. If the battery inside the dock drains empty you may no longer be able to recharge the battery. For users with early dock units. Info HERE.

**In order to avoid any problems in the future due to charging, Asus recommends you charge the dock and the tablet, via the mains adapter, seperately.**

**Also do NOT leave it plugged in overnight. There have been too many people saying their chargers or docks no longer work after doing so, so the simple answer is, don't leave it plugged in for that long. It only needs about a 3hr charge max for the tablet part. The dock will take longer though.**


General Info:

• Asus mini FAQ (pdf file)
• English language manual (pdf file)

• Troubleshooting common problems
• Unofficial firmware changelog and FOTA update info
• Tips and tricks you may not have known about to improve/enhance use/enjoyment of your device
• Keyboard dock comprehensive shortcuts list
• Change the keyboard dock layout (for rooted users)
• Mini teardown picture thread
• How to enable wifi channels 12+13 (For Europe)

• USB Host device compatibility
• OSX and Linux file transfers info
• Mac File Transfers method
• How to create ebooks for your TF

Software/Apps/Games Info:

• Official Google list of countries supported for Android Market app installs/development (Market workaround details HERE)
• List of compatible apps/games/etc
• Office apps comparison thread
• Game Emulator roms compatibility

• App requests thread (Got an idea for an app? Post here, maybe someone can make it)
• Interesting apps to try out/show off your nice new device
• Use Tasker to create a popup input method while docked/undocked
• Use AutoStarts to remove the input popup upon connecting the dock (Requires root)

Rooting and Development:

• If you have a device that has a serial number starting with B7 take note (You can find out by looking at the bottom of your tablet near the power slot on a sticker) you may not be able to root your device with older root methods. Some B7 devices have a differently locked bootloader (and secure boot key) in comparison to previous models. Info HERE. This also means you might not be able to fall back on NVflash to unbrick if something goes wrong. You can run THIS test to find out. Be careful. More info HERE.
  UPDATE: Check out this RazorClaw tool as people have reported it works on the newest devices.

• Workaround for left speaker quieter than right speaker problem HERE (Requires root)
• Guide to setting up ADB
• NVFlash Thread
• solarnz's modified ClockworkMod Recovery
• Roach2010's modified ClockworkMod Recovery
• Rooting guide
• Rooting guide (Video version)
• Another handy root post
• One click root method (For Linux users only)
• UNrooting guide (Or alternatively a more up to date unrooting HERE)
• Full guide for 'stock' to 'custom ROM' flashing

• Root/Recovery Blob creation
• Blob Tools
• How to create an insecure boot image
• How to compile the stock kernel
• Universal root for stock firmware
• netarchy's custom kernel + overclock
• blades' custom kernel + overclock

• Enable Ad-Hoc tethering (Requires root)
• Customising your lockscreen and clock font
• Changing your boot animation guide
• Developer FAQ's
• OpenVPN guide
• Source Code Discussion

• Android 2.2 OS system dump

Custom Boot Animations:

• How-To create your own custom boot animation guide

• 'The Final Countdown' boot animation
• Transformer text animation
• Transformer logo boot animation and others
• Stock Xoom boot animation
• Toshiba Thrive animation
• Green android gears

Popular Roms:

• Prime
• Revolver
• Pure Root Kit
• Prime Beta

Themes:

• Windows Phone 7
• PCB Blue

Accessories:

• Cases and protection that fit the Transformer
• Verified Bluetooth peripherals
• Bluetooth tethering and file transfer guide
• DIY Charger (Warning: Do not use this guide if you are at all unsure as to what you are doing)
• Official pre-order page for spare mains adapters and usb cable (finally!)

External website reviews:

• AnandTech
• Engadget
• ExpertReviews
• TrustedReviews

User Reviews:

• Tablet:
  • Vs iPad 2
  • Vs Xoom and Vs Xoom
  Keyboard Dock:
  • Dock
  Accessories:
  • Asus Sleeve Accessory (official case)
  • Zec Electronics 'FolioGuard' case

Availability:

• USA
• Canada

Miscellaneous:

• Customised device screenshots
• 500gb hard drive hack
• Possible future Asus Transformer 2

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We need more FAQ's and guides written people! The dev section of the forum is packed with lots of useful info but it's very fragmented, and most of the threads labeled 'guide' just lead you to a url (other sites go down all the time). So if anyone can please write a few guides, it would be fantastic.

A list of things we really need proper guides for:

Root/Unroot
ADB
ClockWorkMod Recovery
Disassembly
Rom cooking
Kitchens
Flashing custom boot screen
Roms/Builds
Themes/UI customisation

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Got a good suggestion for a thread to add here? Post below or pm me.

Good work mate, should really fix up this mess. There really needs to be a Q/A section on the main page where you select the area you want to go. Gets really annoying when people ask the same questions countless of times. Hopefully this thread gets stickied.

Looks like the start of a very informative thread. Keep it up!

Heh cheers. Unfortunately people are being a bit slow making good threads. I'd like to see an FAQ section too. Along with a nice rooting guide, a custom ROM's roundup guide, etc.

Thread stuck
Great work
Badwolve1

good work, should help with some clutter on the forum

The best way to organize the definite information is in the wiki. The forum is great to find out the unknown information and to help each other. Once I got a transformer (what might take some while depending on asus), I'll start filling up the wiki for the transformer. I like to test out stuff before I write it out. But don't hesitate to start filling the wiki without me, you can't do anything wrong and you will only help a lot of people!

[INFO] The Ultimate Transformer Information


Ignore all the light bleed rumours!

They're bollox!

is the speech recognition navigation system available when on road and not connected to wifi?

Originally Posted by ipulaski

is the speech recognition navigation system available when on road and not connected to wifi?

I think as long as you have the entire route cached, the speech should be available. End of the day, it's just a text-to-speech app.