How to flash TWRP Recovery on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101, with its dual-core 1.0 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, is the ultimate tablet on the go. Combined with a detachable keyboard, the tablet is one mean machine capable of handling any task whether for gaming or for business. One way to enhance this tablet is by installing custom ROMs through custom recovery.
Luckily for Transformer users, XDA Member rayman33 has managed to make an unofficial port of TWRP Touch Recovery.
TWRP Touch Recovery is the alternative to ClockworkMod Recovery and features touch controls, color themes, ability to flash multiple zips on one go, save custom recovery settings, ZIP signature verification, and a whole lot more. This custom recovery for the Transformer TF101 in particular has a fully working terminal emulator, with exclusive fixes provided by the developer).
Flashing has never been so easy thanks to TWRP Touch Recovery. To learn how to flash TWRP Recovery on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, model number TF101. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101 with root access and ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
  • Check our guide on how to root and flash ClockworkMod Recovery on your Transformer TF101.
• Download the TWRP Recovery installer package (TWRP-2.2.zip, md5sum: 204dca9718e2af3f248c1607c6183a8f) from the following:
  • Source 1
  • Source 2
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the TWRP-2.2.zip file to your tablet’s SD card.
2. Switch off your tablet.
3. Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons. As soon as you see text scrolling at the top left of the tablet, push the Volume Up button to enter Recovery Mode.
4. Select Install ZIP From SD Card.
5. Select Choose ZIP From SD Card. Locate the downloaded TWRP-2.2.zip file and select it.
6. Confirm the installation by selecting Yes on the screen that follows. Wait for a couple of seconds for the recovery package to be installed.
7. After the installation process is complete, head back to the main recovery menu.
8. Reboot your tablet by selecting Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TWRP Touch Recovery on your ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101.

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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 is now listed as “in stock” on Office Depot

The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 ( by the way, I really hate these 5-word long names, as they are not only unnecessary but potentially harmful for sales) has showed up on Office Depot’s online store as “in stock” for a $499.99 price.
Other retailers haven’t yet put the Pad Infinity for sale, so it’s possible this is just an error on Office Depot’s part, meaning that you probably won’t be able to order it anyway. The good news is that after a long delay, the TF700 will start rolling out very soon in all stores, and you’ll finally be able to get your hands on one.

 

What you’ll get for $500 is a quad core 1.6 Ghz Tegra 3 processor, a 10.1″ display with a 1920×1200 resolution (224 PPI), (meaning you’ll be able to watch 1080p videos at their native resolution), 32 GB of storage (double compared to the simiarly priced iPad), 1 GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, an 8 MP back camera, and 2 MP front-facing camera.
I expect the Snapdragon S4 LTE-based version to appear later, for a higher price. At the same time, the price of the original Transformer Prime (which is still selling for $499) will probably drop, and the same should happen for the Transformer Pad 300. If you’re looking for a really cheap tablet, and size doesn’t matter, then you can get the Nexus 7. If you want a decent 10-inch tablet, wait for the discounted Transformer Pad 300. Finally, if you are looking for something that can compete toe to toe with the iPad, get the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700.
Any way, Asus wins, because they are the ones making all these devices.

Source: http://www.androidauthority.com/asus-transformer-pad-infinity-tf700-availability-office-depot-101141/

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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 shows up in presentation video, launch should be around the corner

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A couple weeks back, we reported exclusively on ASUS’ plans for its tablet lineup, including the long-rumored Nexus 7 tablet (to debut at Google I/O next week), the ASUS Padfone, and the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700.
Many people are excited over the Pad Infinity, which was announced at the beginning of the year, but hasn’t been yet released in the Western markets. According to the anonymous ASUS representative we talked to at Computex, the TF700 will be launched in the US at the end of June.
So far, ASUS kept mum about the Infinity and offered no official information about the upcoming launch. However, a presentation video for the TF700 just surfaced, giving us hope that the launch of the sleek transformer is indeed just around the corner.
The unlisted video was leaked by a redditor, who calls it a “launch video”. Not exactly the most reliable source, but the video does fit nicely with the other information we got so far on the TF700.
We’ll update you next week as soon as we learn anything about the launch date of the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity. In the meantime, watch the leaked “launch video”, it’s quite enjoyable!

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