Asus 在 Facebook 發佈了有關 Transformer Prime 的最新消息，除了提及會在 1月12日開始發佈Android 4.0 更新 (version 8.8.3.33) 外，亦回應了 Transformer Prime GPS 接收問題和 Bootloader 事宜。
Android 4.0 版本升級
首先是期待已久的 Android 4.0 版本升級。FOTA 將會在 1月12日推出，新版本為 8.8.3.33，主要是改善相機對焦，觸控流暢性，和 Android Market 內 APK 的兼容性。
This update, version 8.8.3.33, will improve the focus of the camera, the fluidity of the touch experience, and the APK capabilities in Android Market.
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich FOTA worldwide update for the Transformer Prime will start from Jan 12th, 2012.
GPS 接收問題… 無得救
Asus 表示 Transformer Prime 是金屬一體化設計，外殼物料會影響 GPS 接收衞星訊號的質素。Asus 指 Transformer Prime 並不是一個專業的 GPS 裝置，訊號的質素很容易受到外在因素影響，如：天氣，建築物和鄰近環境，希望大家在使用 GPS 功能時明暸這些限制。
為免對GPS有要求的顧客帶來不便，Asus 決定將 GPS 這項功能從 Transformer Prime 的規格表和推廣物品中移除。Asus 並為此帶來的不便致歉。
簡單一句，就是沒有辦法修改，只有接受現實吧。
The ASUS Transformer Prime is made from a metallic unibody design, so the material may affect the performance of the GPS when receiving signals from satellites. Please note that this product is not a professional GPS device, and signal performance can be easily influenced by factors including, but not limited to: weather, buildings, and surrounding environments. Please understand there are limitations when using the GPS function. To avoid inconveniencing users who demand a powerful GPS device, we made the decision to remove it from our specification sheet and marketing communications. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
提供解鎖工具
Asus 表示，他們將 Bootloader 鎖上是由於內容供應商要求一個高度保安程度，如：Google 的電影租賃服務。另外，用戶若果取得 Root 權限會有很大風險令系統不能正常操作。由於網絡上有很大聲音要求解鎖 Bootloader，Asus 將會提供一個解鎖工具，不過 Asus 亦表明解鎖 Bootloader 會導致保用條款失效，而 Google 的電影租賃服務亦不可使用。
Regarding the bootloader, the reason we chose to lock it is due to content providers’ requirement for DRM client devices to be as secure as possible. ASUS supports Google DRM in order to provide users with a high quality video rental experience. Also, based on our experience, users who choose to root their devices risk breaking the system completely. However, we know there is demand in the modding community to have an unlocked bootloader. Therefore, ASUS is developing an unlock tool for that community. Please do note that if you choose to unlock your device, the ASUS warranty will be void, and Google video rental will also be unavailable because the device will be no longer protected by security mechanism.
資料來源：Asus Facebook
