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About 11 days ago we posted about haat the Padfone 2 got a firmware updage. Today one of our forum users posted about yet again a new firmware update for the Padfone 2.

The new Padfone 2 firmware version is 9.8.8.55 and had the Taiwan (TW) SKU version.

The user reported that the camera version got an update, and another user reported that some issues that he had with the previous firmware versions are solved.

There is currently no changelog or download available for this firmware version, it is only available via the OTA updater on the Padfone 2 at this moment.

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Asus has released a new firmware version for the first generation Padfone today. Our current CHT Padfones are now upgradable to version 9.20.4.34 (9.4.6).

There is currently no changelog available, so we can only post our own findings.

First of all, there is no Padfone Station upgrade to fix the issues from the previous Station update included.
The only change that we've noticed is that the power saving settings have been changed.

We've added the upgrade package to our firmwares page and we also updated the one time upgrade package which can be handy for rooters. The full firmware package however is not available yet.

If you found another change, or if you have any other comments about this upgrade, feel free to join us in this forum topic.

Update: The Facebook app is also working on our Padfones again.

We got a tip from one of our visitors who ordered his Padfone 2 at an official Asus Point in Italy. He told us that the Padfone 2 will be shiiping in Italy on November 16.

Italy will currently only ship the 32GB Padfone 2, 32GB Padfone 2 + Padfone 2 Station and the 64GB Padfone 2 + Padfone 2 Station. All models will be available in black only for now, there is no confirmation about the white models yet.

As soon as we know more about Italy, or any other country in the world we will update you on it, and also maintain a list of where to buy the Padfone 2 here.

We're very sorry for this late post, but Asus does not want to support this leading Padfone community, which means that we can't always be on top of the Padfone 2 like we do with the Padfone 1, but we will try our best!

On to the news. The Padfone 2 is now able to ugrade to firmware version 9.8.8.41(TW) or firmware version 9.8.8.40(CHT). As you can see, there are two different regions available for Taiwanese Padfone 2s, Taiwan and Chung Hwa Telecom (a large Taiwanese telecom provider).
Both versions have a minor difference in the version number, but both share the same changelog which you can read by clicking on "more...".

The firmware version can be downloaded from the official Asus website.

Update: We've also created a new Padfone 2 Firmwares (How To/Download) page to keep track of all the firmware upgrades for the Padfone 2.

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One of our members pointed out that there is a new Padfone Station firmware update available on the Asus website. You can find the APK file under the Utilities section.

It upgrades the Padfone Station firmware from version 35 to version 38, and it should improve the display quality for the Padfone Station.

Please take note!
When using the APK file, do not remove the Padfone from the Padfone Station, it will damage the Padfone if you do.
Also, make sure to update your Padfones firmware to V9.20..1.x or later.

Important Update:
Some people seem to have issues with this update, please take this in mind before you use this update!

So we have some brilliant thoughts about the next Padfone.

Now here's a challenge, we would like to see how good these engines look in a new chassis. Pictures always speaks more than words. We would like to call on creative people out there to take on this challenge! Design a Padfone of your own and submit your drawing, sketches or even a video to visualise how you want your future Padfones to look like to us. We will put it up on the news page and who knows, Asus might just pick up your design! Pack in those amazing specifications. Maybe a new colour? Bigger screen ratio? Just don't forget the keyboard dock.

All designs can be submitted to design©padfoneclub.com. Make sure you include a description of your designs and contact details too. You are allowed to stamp your initials across the designs for copyright purposes, as long as we all can see that amazing design of yours.

And here's a white keyboard dock to kick start things:

Asus Taiwan has just announced that customers who order their Padfone from Taiwan (through official Telcos such as Chung Hwa Telcom) before 18th November will get a special battery pack for free.

There is minimal information that we know of the battery pack. It's branded Mega King and sports a 6600 mAh as depicted. It's available in white. The RRP is at NTD 1990 or about €50.

Knowing that the Asus Padfone 2 has no removable cover/battery, this could well be a good replacement for people who are always on the move. Asus really knows how to pull the trick with its customers. Well, almost, except that there is no keyboard dock for Padfone 2 .

There is a lot of speculation, is the Padfone 2 going to get a Station Dock or not?

According to Asus Taiwan it is not possible to make a keyboard dock for the Padfone 2. But "they will take our advice to the next Padfone".


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The Padfone 2 launch has been welcomed with mixed feeling, some disappointed, some finding just about the perfect phone-tablet combo for themselves. To heat up the excitement, ASUS Taiwan Facebook page is offering Memory Stick (presumably Asus branded) with the words "Padfone 2" imprinted on it.

However, this contest is open to Taiwan residents only. If you happened to be around the region, here's your chance to win an exclusive memory stick to show your support for the Padfone series.

Rules couldn't be easier. Simply post a reply to this link explaining the reason why Padfone 2 is appealing to you in 50 words. Contest runs from 19/10 to 21/10. Up to 3 winners will be selected.

Should other ASUS Facebook pages do something to promote Padfone 2 too? What do you think? Shout out in the comments!

For those of you who missed the livestream of the launch event of the Padfone 2 on October 16, here it is.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcSNIJa9Oe4