I just spoke with Acer concerning the US release of Jelly Bean for the US A700.
The Acer representative stated that "the Jelly Bean update is still being tested". He went on to say that when it will be available as an OTA update when it officially releases (duh). No time frame for release was given...
Angus66 said:
I just spoke with Acer concerning the US release of Jelly Bean for the US A700.
The Acer representative stated that "the Jelly Bean update is still being tested". He went on to say that when it will be available as an OTA update when it officially releases (duh). No time frame for release was given...
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In other words...."Dude... I don't know diddly..... why you calling me asking this?" "Of course we are going to give you some stupid excuse. What did you want us to say?"
Welcome to Acer....
Heck, they still haven't put out, Ahem...... JB KERNEL SOURCE for the 701! And...... They know it is against GPL. Hear that ACER? Non GPL compliant.
JB isn't being tested. It's ready and has been. They just have a schedule (to wait for issues from other OTA's). Just be patient.
MD
I thought under GPL they had like 180 days to post source? I know there are a few vendors that push it to the end.
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My guess is that they've pushed the JB update to a small group of guinea pigs... I mean users... to find major issues before a wider release.
Update is likely still in "Beta" form and not ready for general release.
JasonJoel said:
I thought under GPL they had like 180 days to post source? I know there are a few vendors that push it to the end.
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Generally, they should push it upon release.
In the case of 501 HC, they pushed it about 9 months afterwards. Fortunately, there wasn't a lot of differences in the kernel source, so devs could make modified kernels.
A lot of this, has to do with "branded" 501 models. Although it has nothing to do with the kernel source.
I will say, Acer did a lot by allowing unlocked bootloader. Kudo's Acer. However, they put a super-brick bug in the kernel/bootloader source. Which means, when you flash a certain amount of times, your tab may brick itself.
So far, we have found a couple of things. But I am sure there are more. Guess Acer likes to have more repairs. Costing them money.
But the bugs will be found. They always are.
MD
Lies....
I've triggered the update twice today by upgrading my software from 1.029 to 1.057... If your not on 1.057 then chances are your not getting it for now.
Last few posts here for reference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907933
Itchiee said:
Lies....
I've triggered the update twice today by upgrading my software from 1.029 to 1.057... If your not on 1.057 then chances are your not getting it for now.
Last few posts here for reference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907933
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Thanks for the info. My firmware is even lower than the ones you mentioned above - I'm still on 1.017.
I wonder why the tab isn't updating to a newer version?
1.057 Necessary for JB in United States
Angus66 said:
Thanks for the info. My firmware is even lower than the ones you mentioned above - I'm still on 1.017.
I wonder why the tab isn't updating to a newer version?
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At 1.017, you appear to be on the original ICS release of Android for the A700- that's old! Is that by choice? If not, there's definitely something weird about this.
I was the one who got frustrated with no update from 1.029, and messed around with trying to update to 1.057 and found that it worked. I passed that along to bidniss in the other thread on this forum, and via Itchee, et. al. word appears to be getting out now.
I started out rooted with CWM 6.0.1.4 on Build # 1.057, knowing that you can't get an OTA update in that state. So I unrooted and re-locked bootloader by flashing stock 1.029 (because stock 1.057 wouldn't work to unroot). It seemed kind of screwy to me that when I checked for an update from 1.029 it told me I was "up to date". Even if JB was NOT yet available I should have been prompted to update to 1.057, I would have thought. That's why I decided to install the stock 1.057 on my own. Lo and behold, the minute I did it I was prompted for the JB update!
It seems if you fall behind in updates, Acer is not too friendly about helping you get caught up?
I've only had my A700 for a little over 1 week, and I've not been offered any OTA update. I've been checking manually 20 - 50 times a day and I keep getting the "your device is up to date" message...
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Hello. I just bought my motorla xoom. Its a pretty old tablet but i still prefer this than those galaxy tabs.
When i try to update, it says it has the latest version but then in the system it is still 3.2. How do you update this tablet? Is it not allowed yet?
Information on my tablet is:
Model Number:
MZ604
Android Version:
3.2
Firmware configuration version:
GAS_ASIA_HUBBLEWIFIHKTWNGEN_P007
Kernel version:
2.6.36.3-00042-g3c1a41e
[email protected] #1
Build Number
H.6.6-27
I hope someone can help me.. im just new at this..
I just bought mine too. It arrived today actually. It came with version 3.1, and, as soon as I went to software updates under Settings, it updated to version 4.0.4
I believe it depends on which country you are.
Unless you want to GEDify your Xoom (as I will do very very soon), then you will receive always the newest updates directly from Google.
BTW, I'm from Brazil.
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I just bought mine too. It arrived today actually. It came with version 3.1, and, as soon as I went to software updates under Settings, it updated to version 4.0.4
I believe it depends on which country you are.
Unless you want to GEDify your Xoom (as I will do very very soon), then you will receive always the newest updates directly from Google.
BTW, I'm from Brazil.
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yeah got mine too with 3.1 then was only updated upto 3.2.. i live in the Philippines. i thought it was rolled out to everyone in every country?.. and whats GEDify?
nairav said:
yeah got mine too with 3.1 then was only updated upto 3.2.. i live in the Philippines. i thought it was rolled out to everyone in every country?.. and whats GEDify?
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It is rolled out to everyone in every country, bot NOT at the same time. One day you will get ICS and then JB...
Gedify comes from GED which stands for “Google Experience Device”. A “Google Experience Device” receives its updates directly from Google, without any customization or modification from the device manufacturer.
This is only possible if you flash the US version of Xoom's rom.
MZ604 here in Brazil, there in Philippines and in the US, is MZ604, so there's no problem doing that.
I'm doing it tomorrow!
BTW, if I helped you, hit the Thanks button!
It's done! And Jelly Bean is freaking amazing!
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It is rolled out to everyone in every country, bot NOT at the same time. One day you will get ICS and then JB...
Gedify comes from GED which stands for “Google Experience Device”. A “Google Experience Device” receives its updates directly from Google, without any customization or modification from the device manufacturer.
This is only possible if you flash the US version of Xoom's rom.
MZ604 here in Brazil, there in Philippines and in the US, is MZ604, so there's no problem doing that.
I'm doing it tomorrow!
BTW, if I helped you, hit the Thanks button!
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Hey man, i sent my xoom back since i had some problems with my macro shots.. they dont seem to focus well. and when i try it with flash, i only get white pictures. is that normal?
Can you also send me links on how to root-flash-GEDify xoom? if possible though without unlocking bootloader... thanks man...
Unfortunately I won't be able to help you with this... I rarely take photos... even with my Sony smartphone that has an awesome camera.
But I can take some photos to test and see if this is normal. Then I post here my views.
Rooting your xoom won't be possible without unlocking the bootloader. Unless you search for methods using exploits. But those methods didn't work for me but it might be worth a try. So unlocking the bootloader is the best way to root. It's save, pretty easy and you also have the ability to install a custom Rom later on to get jelly bean (I am currently running the cm10 nightlies)
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felipevsw said:
I just bought mine too. It arrived today actually. It came with version 3.1, and, as soon as I went to software updates under Settings, it updated to version 4.0.4
I believe it depends on which country you are.
Unless you want to GEDify your Xoom (as I will do very very soon), then you will receive always the newest updates directly from Google.
BTW, I'm from Brazil.
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Can you share your Firmware Version, Kernel Version and Build Number as well? After updating to 4.0.4, did your Xoom still have the "Quickoffice HD" app? What I have read from the forums is that GEDifying your Xoom would loose this app since the US-based Xoom does not have Quickoffice HD buddled with the device.
nairav said:
Hello. I just bought my motorla xoom. Its a pretty old tablet but i still prefer this than those galaxy tabs.
When i try to update, it says it has the latest version but then in the system it is still 3.2. How do you update this tablet? Is it not allowed yet?
Information on my tablet is:
Model Number:
MZ604
Android Version:
3.2
Firmware configuration version:
GAS_ASIA_HUBBLEWIFIHKTWNGEN_P007
Kernel version:
2.6.36.3-00042-g3c1a41e
[email protected] #1
Build Number
H.6.6-27
I hope someone can help me.. im just new at this..
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do what it says in this thread and you will have the US wifi firmware and can do all the over the air updates to jelly bean. i did this when i got my xoom (same firmware as yours) and had no issues at all
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163523
Anyone knows when the update is going to arrive? This device had had only two leaks, and yet still not official firmware even thought the other devices in the galaxy tab 2 line have received their 4.1.1 update.
Nope. On the Samsung website the answer to that question is that they don't/won't "speculate" when a release may come out.
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Nope. On the Samsung website the answer to that question is that they don't/won't "speculate" when a release may come out.
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What's taking them so long? I mean I've been waiting for like3 months and my device is the only one not getting the update. Guess I'll stick with CM10.1
yup, we covered this last week here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046567
ALWAYS assume your question or comment has been asked and do a good search before starting a repetitive thread.
Also if your on CM 10.1 your not gonna even get the update (and why would you want to use an OLDER version anyway) unless you use Triangle away to reset the flash counter and revert to stock.
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yup, we covered this last week here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046567
ALWAYS assume your question or comment has been asked and do a good search before starting a repetitive thread.
Also if your on CM 10.1 your not gonna even get the update (and why would you want to use an OLDER version anyway) unless you use Triangle away to reset the flash counter and revert to stock.
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I'm not talking about OTA or not. I'm only talking about the jb update for this device. I obviously know I won't get the update on CM but I can revert back to stock as I want the stock jb for p3113.
Verizon is teasing an October OTA update to 4.3 for our Galaxy S3s. I am on rooted and unlocked, stock 4.1.2, VRBMB1 with TWRP 2.6.3.0. I am hoping to see a rooted, unlocked version available here shortly after the 4.3 OTA releases. I think i am not the only one in this boat. Can someone outline the steps I would need to either, 1.) accept the OTA, or 2.) flash a pre-rooted version, if and when it appears here? Thanks
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Verizon is teasing an October OTA update to 4.3 for our Galaxy S3s. I am on rooted and unlocked, stock 4.1.2, VRBMB1 with TWRP 2.6.3.0. I am hoping to see a rooted, unlocked version available here shortly after the 4.3 OTA releases. I think i am not the only one in this boat. Can someone outline the steps I would need to either, 1.) accept the OTA, or 2.) flash a pre-rooted version, if and when it appears here? Thanks
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I'd recommend finding a comfortable place to sit and wait because you will probably be there a looong time.
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Verizon is teasing an October OTA update to 4.3 for our Galaxy S3s. I am on rooted and unlocked, stock 4.1.2, VRBMB1 with TWRP 2.6.3.0. I am hoping to see a rooted, unlocked version available here shortly after the 4.3 OTA releases. I think i am not the only one in this boat. Can someone outline the steps I would need to either, 1.) accept the OTA, or 2.) flash a pre-rooted version, if and when it appears here? Thanks
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Link to these teasers please?
Also, the update (if said update exists) could potentially lock down the bootloader in similar fashion to the S4 or Note II so unfortunately outlining steps to reroot and unlock won't help you in the event this occurs. The existing exploits definitely support the existing firmware but saying anything more would be irresponsible.
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Link to these teasers please?
Also, the update (if said update exists) could potentially lock down the bootloader in similar fashion to the S4 or Note II so unfortunately outlining steps to reroot and unlock won't help you in the event this occurs. The existing exploits definitely support the existing firmware but saying anything more would be irresponsible.
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http://ezandroidapps.info/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-s4-will-get-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
SlimSnoopOS said:
Link to these teasers please?
Also, the update (if said update exists) could potentially lock down the bootloader in similar fashion to the S4 or Note II so unfortunately outlining steps to reroot and unlock won't help you in the event this occurs. The existing exploits definitely support the existing firmware but saying anything more would be irresponsible.
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That's sound advice there. I'm not OTAing nothing until the devs say it's okay or they make a flashable zip.
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http://ezandroidapps.info/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-s4-will-get-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
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Ahh, there's no mention of an update specifically for Verizon. When OEMs state an update for phone models and do no specify the exact ones, they always mean their international variants. International varants are not tied to carriers and therefore do not need to go through a certification process before being pushed to handsets. If there's an ota coming at all for any US variant, it would't be on Verizon for another few months. It would foreseeably go T-Mobile/Sprint then AT&T/Verizon a month or two later.
Also, any site that has as many grammatical or syntax errors for sentence structure should not be viewed as a reliable source. Try here for example, the info is more clearly detailed and presented.
Yeah wouldn't hold my breathe, If Samsung release in Oct the soonest verizon could/would roll anything out would be jan/feb and pretty sure looking at past performance from verizon the s3 will reach end of life around the same time. meaning no update
I am reaping the benefit of a lot of generous, and smart, people who have kept my Moto Xoom alive and kicking way past what most would consider it's end of life. One of the reasons I chose the S3 was because of the large numbers that were sold. I assumed that the community support would outstrip any "official" support from either Samsung or Verizon. What are chances that someone will cobble together a great 4.3 ROM for the i535, after the release of 4.3 by Samsung?
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Yeah wouldn't hold my breathe, If Samsung release in Oct the soonest verizon could/would roll anything out would be jan/feb and pretty sure looking at past performance from verizon the s3 will reach end of life around the same time. meaning no update
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Normally I'd agree with you whole heartedly but as PrDog stated they want us to buy that watch. So it just might be sooner than we think.
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TheAfroSamurai said:
Normally I'd agree with you whole heartedly but as PrDog stated they want us to buy that watch. So it just might be sooner than we think.
Sent from the S3 of The Afro Samurai
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I would be extremely surprised and happy if it did, but sincerely doubt it.
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Ahh, there's no mention of an update specifically for Verizon.
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I did the same thing as you, I looked for the word "verizon" and didn't find it ! Heh, I'm running Android 4.3 on my S3 already, albeit w/o Touchwiz....
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What are chances that someone will cobble together a great 4.3 ROM for the i535, after the release of 4.3 by Samsung?
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For reasons beyond my knowledge level, ports from international versions of the S3 don't get done for the VZW, ATT, and so on variants of the S3. I know the non-US models have a different CPU (and chipset ?) so that could be the reason. Proprietary drivers and libraries that hook into the kernel are NOT "free" or open-source. It's not as simple as just re-compiling the Samsung-released kernel as important pieces of the puzzle are missing and it won't work without those pieces....
Hello guys,
I searched on the internet about this topic, but I couldn't find anything related. However, I'm very curious if the first generation of Note 10.1 tablets (GT-N8000/8010/8013/8020) will get the Android OS 5 update.
Anything announced regarding this?
I think there will be No official update.
KitKat 4.4.2 will be the last version update of GT-N80xx.
Definitely not! N8000 update history:
- in a shop on september 2012 (here) with android 4.0
- got an update on january 2013 to android 4.1
- today on july 2014 still waiting an update
And im pretty sure it is a final release and the (phone)tablet is totally then forgotten...
Sent from my phone - Note 10.1 (N8000)
It's not that bad if I'm honest... The newer software actually removes some of the goodness that makes the N8000/N8010 different from the bunch, like multi-windows for example. Sure there are more bells and whistles for the S-Pen but less multitasking friendly. Basically you're left with lots of custom roms, which is not bad by itself. It just requires more effort.
kenelyka said:
Hello guys,
I searched on the internet about this topic, but I couldn't find anything related. However, I'm very curious if the first generation of Note 10.1 tablets (GT-N8000/8010/8013/8020) will get the Android OS 5 update.
Anything announced regarding this?
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Sammobile suggests answer is yes.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/18...roid-5-0-for-the-galaxy-s-iii-galaxy-note-ii/
"Posted by Danny D. 1 year ago"
Not true.
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quails said:
Sammobile suggests answer is yes.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/18...roid-5-0-for-the-galaxy-s-iii-galaxy-note-ii/
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That article is one year old. Hence that we didn't know that kit kat was 5.0 or 4.4 back then.
nKyb said:
That article is one year old. Hence that we didn't know that kit kat was 5.0 or 4.4 back then.
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Makes sense - kitkat announced September last year. Won't get hope up then !
Yeap i highly doubt there will be an official android L update for this series. However i can't wait to flash CM12 when it comes out to the device. It will give it another lease of life.
No More official version update after 4.4.2 KK...
But it is possible to port a custom ROM for N80xx in the future...
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Android L????
Seriously?
I'd be happy if my 8013 get 4.4.2 - I'm not even going to pretend to expect to see L.
alpha5793 said:
No More official version update after 4.4.2 KK...
But it is possible to port a custom ROM for N80xx in the future...
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the 2013 version stopped getting updates at 4.1. Samsung will be loosing many Customers. Premium Device with NO SUPPORT.Go figure.
erica_renee said:
the 2013 version stopped getting updates at 4.1. Samsung will be loosing many Customers. Premium Device with NO SUPPORT.Go figure.
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I love each update a manufacturer releases but to be honest i buy my device expecting none. I expect the warranty to be up held as long as I don't monkey with it (I never have a warranty). I expect build quality to be acceptable. I expect the functions it is supposed to have when I purchase it to work properly (never gonna happen because of wifi and bluetooth bug). The new OS versions usually contain a small benefit but rarely something outrageous and if I need that function (never have that I can recall since 4.0) I turn to mods. I think Samsung builds and prices these devices with a few updates in mind but to be realistic a company would go bankrupt if they produced updates for each device for as long as we the customer would like lol.
erica_renee said:
the 2013 version stopped getting updates at 4.1. Samsung will be loosing many Customers. Premium Device with NO SUPPORT.Go figure.
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Mine is running 4.4.2. Its the original version. So no, updates didnt stop at 4.1
Hey guys
My friend just bought a new Huawei Mate 7 Gold yesterday and I checked the Android version and it says 4.4.2 Kit-Kat. He'd like to update it to Lollipop and since I have been doing such things for years on Samsung and HTC devices I thought I should help him out by checking the forum first. I found a helpful article about updating it to Lollipop OTA, however it is in German and the translation is terrible, so can anyone point me in the right direction?
As I said, the device is brand new and still has 4.4.2 unmodified Kit-Kat on it.
This is the article I am talking about: http://www.huaweiblog.de/huawei/huawei-mate-7-lollipop-update-download/
Thanks guys!
There's a thread dedicated to this in the general section
Thanks for you reply and for pointing me out to the right thread. From what I've read, it seems as though the Lollipop update is quite unstable nowadays and I should hold off till it's official, correct? I don't want my friend to go through a hassle because of it since he is not very tech-savvy.
TarekElsakka said:
Thanks for you reply and for pointing me out to the right thread. From what I've read, it seems as though the Lollipop update is quite unstable nowadays and I should hold off till it's official, correct? I don't want my friend to go through a hassle because of it since he is not very tech-savvy.
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I have installed lollipop 5.1.1 beta and its quite good but there's still many bugs. Maybe it is better to wait the official release.
I agree. If your friend is not tech savvy, hold first and wait for official release
It's usable as a daily driver, but no, not as stable as 4.4.2.
Generic overview:
-random reboots, not extremely frequent but they happen.
-some memory issues compared to 4.4.2
-a bit less battery
-some options not present
Hi, someone knows when will be release the official version of lollipop? No betas
janrck said:
Hi, someone knows when will be release the official version of lollipop? No betas
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Nope, and tbh i'm not extremely eager to run lollipop on most phones right now... Google screwed up pretty bad on this major version.
papped said:
Nope, and tbh i'm not extremely eager to run lollipop on most phones right now... Google screwed up pretty bad on this major version.
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I second that. While material design is nice to look at, the memory leak and battery drain are causing issues in some lollipop phones
hi,I tried alot roms but can not install them,device is mate 7 2gb ,MT7-L09 and rom is B137SP11,I think this rom is developed from any rom,by the way official huawei site in which rom avaible this one did not install too.I have another problem when I use ussd codes not change tr expression in area codes,may be it will occur from tr expression,I buy it from TURKEY I think it will not give permission to set new rom on it?thanks
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