I have scoured the 'net for information on official ASUS over-the-air ICS updates for my 1st generation Transformer. Most of the information is quite old and incorrect, so I'm wondering if anyone has a link to anything concrete?
There are plenty of rumours about the Transformer 2, packing quad-core and ICS when its released, doing the rounds, but I have a 1st generation Transformer, and would specifically like to know if an official ICS update from ASUS is coming my way?
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I can't imagine they'd not upgrade the AEPT 1 to ICS, wasnt the commitment for updates within something like 18months of a product launch? how long has our AEPTs been out now?
anyhoos, even if they dont, it gives most of us to finally root the beggar and install a custom rom of sorts. till then, im keeping my warranty hehe
I can't imagine they'd not upgrade the AEPT 1 to ICS, wasnt the commitment for updates within something like 18months of a product launch? how long has our AEPTs been out now?
anyhoos, even if they dont, it gives most of us to finally root the beggar and install a custom rom of sorts. till then, im keeping my warranty hehe
Yeah, that was kinda what I was thinking too, root if I have to.
I'd much rather have an official OTA from ASUS when ICS is released though.
I have no desire to upgrade hardware at all, I love my Transformer.
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Originally Posted by AutobahnSHO
The Transformer was released in the US April 26, 2011. We're a long way off from 18months...
I personally don't see why you'd want to 'downgrade' to a phone/tablet OS, if they keep updating Honeycomb seems it would be BETTER.
ahhh, way long way off then lol so support will still be around when AEPT 3 come out then hehe
but no, i see your point buddy, but i guess its the general convergence google wants to instill with android ICS to bring a unified front so app developers have one single play pit to develop for. i guess at the end of the day, its just a matter of scaling? *shrugs*
either way, im still glad the Asus guys are updating our bad boys. and that maybe, JUST MAYBE!!!! Football Manager will be on android...*creams*
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If the my Transformer does not get ICS, I will sell it and never buy another android tablet ever under any circumstances.
Same for my phone. If Samsung screws up the GS2 and ICS, I'll never get another android phone either.
Now that Sprint has the iPhone, it raises my expectations for android. I simply will not tolerate this fragmentation issue.
Oh wow man, they probably will. Go ahead and go to apple if you do not root lol. Transformer will probably get ICS very soon, but GS2 man Sammy does not really like giving out updates lol. Learn how to install custom roms and you will get it in no time ha.
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If the my Transformer does not get ICS, I will sell it and never buy another android tablet ever under any circumstances.
Same for my phone. If Samsung screws up the GS2 and ICS, I'll never get another android phone either.
Now that Sprint has the iPhone, it raises my expectations for android. I simply will not tolerate this fragmentation issue.
So run to Apple. Where your month old iPhone 4 doesn't support most of the ios5 enhancements including siri. But it's not fragmentation because they gave it the same version name, right?
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Don't hold me to this, but isn't one of the requirements of ICS that the phone/tablet be dual core? So, you would expect Asus - as one of the first to bring ICS to a tablet in their upcoming Prime (Transformer 2 some are calling it) you would expect the OG Transformer to get it.
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Given that Moto and HTC and such have said they will roll out ICS on phones pretty darn quick, I think the Transformer getting it is a forgone conclusion really. Even more so since ASUS is already using it on a tablet that should be, technically speaking, in production right now. I suspect they have a team already porting it over so I would not fret it to much.. it just seems logical
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From Asus Facebook Page not too long ago:
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Here's the official word on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich: "Google recently announced the latest update for Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings some exciting new features and capabilities. At ASUS, we pride ourselves on delivering a great experience with our products, thanks to frequent updates that further enhance our products' capabilities. We're delighted to confirm support for Ice Cream Sandwich on the ASUS Eee Pad Family - our aim is to bring the latest Android update to the Eee Pad Series, but at this time we are unable to set a date for its release. Please stay tuned for more news on our Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade plans."
ASUS tweeted probably a week ago that ICS would be released on the tablet "soon". They are a great resource to follow, they are very active on providing info.
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I thought I read somewhere that ASUS came out and said they'd have the update on the Transformer by the end of the year. As other posters have pointed out, ASUS has been really good about releasing firmware updates and since they are about to release the Prime with ICS on it, it really shouldn't be too hard to port it to the original.
For those of you looking for total clarification as to whether the 1st gen ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 will get the Ice Cream Sandwich OS update, it is confirmed on the ASUS website. It is now being advertised as Android 3.2 Honeycomb O.S.(4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgradable).
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I know but people are still asking and if they haven't noticed it on the ASUS website it's really difficult to find solid proof that it will be updated Every search seems to come up with information about the Transformer Prime just posted in case anyone else is looking for this info and hadn't found it yet.
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I'm starting to lose faith in Asus because of this huge delay all of a sudden.. Still better than the rest though.
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Ice Cream Sandwich OTA on my Transformer?
