Comments on: ASUS Transformer Receives Firmware Update 8.6.5.21, Not Ice Cream Sandwich

By: Singerc

Singerc — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:18:00 +0000

with this version be able to be upgraded to the new ics . Bought off ebay used and has been working great just wondering how to upgrade

By: Jlshelby

Jlshelby — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:26:00 +0000

Since updating to 8.6.5.21 our two transformers lockup all the time after entering sleep mode.

By: Mathew

Mathew — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000

Try tightening the 2 plastic pieces that make up the adapter that plugs into the wall. Mine always comes loose and then it won’t charge!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:22:00 +0000

Yet another reason to love ASUS. Timely updates even with the Prime recently released.

By: Ryan C

Ryan C — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Get on with the Asus Transformer Prime posts!

By: Raven

Raven — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Well, since there is not much real information here, here is what I have gathered from the forums:
- Fixes the buffer overflow in ASUS backup that RazorClaw used to get root.
(root before applying this update or you may be out of luck until another method is discovered)
- Fixes some typing lag issues
- Fixes HDMI output for some TVs
- Improved stock browser page loading speed
- Some have claimed improved sound output

I am still sitting on 8.6.5.19 and debating on whether I want to root or not. I would really like to be able to swap Titanium backups between my ASUS Transformer and my already rooted Acer Iconia to keep things in sync. I also have a business need in that I use an app called SonicWall NetExtender (which actually requires root) to get through our company’s firewall and bring up my work PC desktop on my Iconia. I would much rather do this on my Transformer, but I also don’t want to interfere with getting ICS when it finally becomes available. Many have said that there is no problem going from 8.6.5.19 to 8.6.5.21 if you use something like OTA RootKeeper, but I am worried about it interfering with the more major upgrade to ICS. Does anyone have any real information on how merely having a rooted su binary out there could really affect the upgrade to ICS as long as you aren’t doing a bunch of major stuff like installing custom recoveries and freezing so called “bloatware”?

By: Steve Hawk

Steve Hawk — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:24:00 +0000

No. The Transformer Prime was thought to launch with ICS, but is coming with HC instead. The original Transformer (the one referenced in this post) launched with HC, as it came out half a year ago.

By: Weege

Weege — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:09:00 +0000

So I updated and now my ASUS doesnt want to take a charge.. Ive turned it off, checked the cables, and nothing.. Anyone?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:39:00 +0000

I thought this device was supposed to have stock ICS?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:20:00 +0000

Gee, with such a legit looking link, why not? Must be something good right? Just for those math maniacs out there, $8239 at $72/hr = 115 hours.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:13:00 +0000

Judging by history….. about 2 months after the Transformer. How’s that SD card support. :/ j/k lol

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:11:00 +0000

I didn’t. I have not had an unrooted android phone yet but I didn’t see any reason to root my TF. The only app I could possibly see needing root was adremover and I just didn’t care.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:25:00 +0000

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By: Adrien Hawthorne

Adrien Hawthorne — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:09:00 +0000

Just got my Transformer for Christmas. Loving it so far, but should I root it now? I mean I rooted my Thunderbolt within the first week, but is it really worth rooting the Transformer?