Hello,
I'm new here and yes, I'm a noob.
I recently got myself a Xoom 2 Media Editon (MZ608) as my first tablet. I'm not the kind of person who always needs the latest hard- and software and basicly I'm ok with the installed Android 4.0.4. Unfortunately one of the apps I'd like to use refuses to install on an "old" Android version. And another app, which was already pre-installed, refuses to update for the same reason.
As I said I'm a noob and I never modded a tablet. I searched the web for two hours but now I'm lost. There is so much information and even the guides I found seem to start in the middle. The main problem however is that I found many links and files for Android 3.2.2 and 4.0.4 but nothing helpful for anything more up-to-date.
I really just need anything newer than 4.0.4. It doesn't matter if it's 4.1.x or 4.2.x. Where do I have to go and what do I need to do? Thanks in advance for any help!
I don't believe there is anything more up to date for the media edition Xoom, also no custom recovery is possible so zero custom ROMs.
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sassyness77 said:
I don't believe there is anything more up to date for the media edition Xoom, also no custom recovery is possible so zero custom ROMs.
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Thanks for your answer. That's sad news.
Is there at least any way to get an older version of an app from Google Play or to force installation of the new version? And can I get rid of the second app I mentioned? It fails to update and I don't want it anyway.
sassyness77 said:
I don't believe there is anything more up to date for the media edition Xoom, also no custom recovery is possible so zero custom ROMs.
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Actually there is a recovery available for the Xoom 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965686
Unfortunately, there are no custom roms (yet?..).
Unfortunately one of the apps I'd like to use refuses to install on an "old" Android version.
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Maybe you could tell us which app it is so we can find another way.
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HI - looked in the forums but have not seen anything obvious.
I am on Revolution HD but looking for a way to get back to stock - which in Canada is the US firmware (not the WW). I currently have the WW firmware with some build.prop hacks to make it thinks its US (not perfect but more apps are available in the app store).
Apologies if this is buried in the forms, but if someone could point me in the direction of re-loading the US based firmware in a how-to it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
jpmccarthy said:
HI - looked in the forums but have not seen anything obvious.
I am on Revolution HD but looking for a way to get back to stock - which in Canada is the US firmware (not the WW). I currently have the WW firmware with some build.prop hacks to make it thinks its US (not perfect but more apps are available in the app store).
Apologies if this is buried in the forms, but if someone could point me in the direction of re-loading the US based firmware in a how-to it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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You can look in to here or here (if you can use nvflash)
No unfortunately - don't have the right SBK version
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180
You might see if recover installer has a "stock" option. Or now that CWM recognizes the TF see if it will allow you to reflash to stock.
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No unfortunately - don't have the right SBK version
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First one I mentioned is not using nvflash
gls9 said:
First one I mentioned is not using nvflash
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Yes. Use the first one gls9 mentioned. I used that method a few weeks ago and it worked flawlessly, I'm stock and rooted with OTA rootkeeper.
Sweet Shady - so you followed that and are back to the US firmware (not WW - I thought Canada was on WW but went into Staples on the weekend and checked out one of the display TFs LOL .)
Shady - so did you download the US. 21 from the ASUS site when you were doing This?
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I think you can flash all the parts through the staging partition. You'll have to get a US stock rom, pull it apart and repack the parts that you need to replace- probably the EBT/bootlaoder, SOS/recovery, and LNX/boot.img.
Google and search... it's out there.
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Sweet Shady - so you followed that and are back to the US firmware (not WW - I thought Canada was on WW but went into Staples on the weekend and checked out one of the display TFs LOL .)
Shady - so did you download the US. 21 from the ASUS site when you were doing This?
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Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947 I got everything from there.
Also use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838 to root the stock ROM then go to the market and download OTA rootkeeper (it's free!) to make a backup of your root. You can then upgrade to ICS, if it ever comes, without a problem.
shadymouse said:
Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947 I got everything from there.
Also use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427838 to root the stock ROM then go to the market and download OTA rootkeeper (it's free!) to make a backup of your root. You can then upgrade to ICS, if it ever comes, without a problem.
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Awesome - thanks. I noticed in that first thread there's a link at the end to a different re-packed file - so may use that.
What ROM were you coming from Shady?
Be nice to get back to stock - a little uneasy with the TF101 though myself - don't know it was as my T959D phone )
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Awesome - thanks. I noticed in that first thread there's a link at the end to a different re-packed file - so may use that.
What ROM were you coming from Shady?
Be nice to get back to stock - a little uneasy with the TF101 though myself - don't know it was as my T959D phone )
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I was coming from KRAKD. Pretty good ROM I must say. I recently flashed CWM again to install a custom Kernel and now my Transformer flies (with the addition of ADW Launcher Pro)
using the Samsung SAMSUNG Kies I was able to go from ICS back to the OEM ROM. This software detected that I had a different version, and asked if I wanted to install the latest Samsung version. So of course I did. I tried again later after testing another ICS and I tried to do the same, and it did not give me that option. I think I could still of did it suing the emergency recover option in Kies, but you have to get a number from Tech support first I think.
Don't think that will work for an Asus product
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Hi,
My phone is Huawei Sonic U8650. I am my phone is format. My phone's Android 2.3.5 and Android Market. But phone now don't update PlayStore . Why?
AgresivePsycho said:
Hi,
My phone is Huawei Sonic U8650. I am my phone is format. My phone's Android 2.3.5 and Android Market. But phone now don't update PlayStore . Why?
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I don't know the phone but try clearing the cache of Playstore app; sometimes it helps
Unfortunately, don't update phone is google play :banghead:
uppppp
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uppppp
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Firstly: Don't bump your own threads - especially not within 24 hours
Secondly, if you had bothered to search then you would have found a few threads with custom ROM dev in the Miscellaneous Android Development so you might find answers/help there
Thirdly, don't expect much as there aren't many people out there with that phone, so dev work and support is highly limited.
firstly i'm sorry i am new user old was used to update play store my phone but i'm my phone apply format and don't update play store It would not normally be
Try install apk
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As far as I know, the newest versions of Google Play only run on ICS & JB.. Android 2.3.5 doesn't support them.
I'm not totally sure, but I think that might be the problem.
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As far as I know, the newest versions of Google Play only run on ICS & JB.. Android 2.3.5 doesn't support them.
I'm not totally sure, but I think that might be the problem.
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Certainly GB supports the Play Store fully. The OP might be best off downloading the latest gApps for GB and flashing that onto his device
Goo.im Download Page
snowbeam said:
As far as I know, the newest versions of Google Play only run on ICS & JB.. Android 2.3.5 doesn't support them.
I'm not totally sure, but I think that might be the problem.
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Actually it since GB. So 2.3.5 is supported.
Okidoki, I had heard something like that somewhere, but seems like I was wrong.
So GB supports alls Google Play Updates, but Froyo doesn't?
I'm was used to update this play store but phone apply format and don't update..
Trying to apk download thanks! )
Tried finding the answer to this, with no luck. Basically, I just rooted and installed cm 10.1 nightlys on my p3113. The problem im having is at after installing and trying to re load my apps, there are a few that are now showing up as "your device is not compatible with this version" in the play store. Any clues how to fix this? Apps that were working fine on stock jelly bean, most notedly the Simple banking app.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Tried finding the answer to this, with no luck. Basically, I just rooted and installed cm 10.1 nightlys on my p3113. The problem im having is at after installing and trying to re load my apps, there are a few that are now showing up as "your device is not compatible with this version" in the play store. Any clues how to fix this? Apps that were working fine on stock jelly bean, most notedly the Simple banking app.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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What apps you can't download?
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Simple Bank's mobile app. No clue why not.
sefeing said:
Simple Bank's mobile app. No clue why not.
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Just a tought but maybe it is because cm10.1 is running on 4.2.1 & the banking app probably isn't updated for it as most countrys didn't get an official update to 4.2.1 yet ?
contrinsan said:
Just a tought but maybe it is because cm10.1 is running on 4.2.1 & the banking app probably isn't updated for it as most countrys didn't get an official update to 4.2.1 yet ?
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Huh, never thought about that. totally possible.
Just curious, but do you I think it could have something to do with the fact that the device is now labeled as a p3110 instead of p3113?
Hi all
Just got a question regarding the version software my note is running,
I understand there are a number of different versions getting around, I'm unclear as to what is the latest version for my particular model
Currently it is running 4.0.4, yet I know there are much newer versions getting around, yet when I try to run an update it says there are no updates for my device
Can anyone clarify for me if what I have is the newest version for my note
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I havent got a 8010 i have the optus delivered 4g version 8020 and im on 4.1.2 i think.plug yours into a pc and fire up samsung kies...let it do its thing and check for a update.you should have one available.
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Ricbec said:
Hi all
Just got a question regarding the version software my note is running,
I understand there are a number of different versions getting around, I'm unclear as to what is the latest version for my particular model
Currently it is running 4.0.4, yet I know there are much newer versions getting around, yet when I try to run an update it says there are no updates for my device
Can anyone clarify for me if what I have is the newest version for my note
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You can flash you device throught Odin:
Use BTU or NZC firmware.
h**p://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N8010
Well believe it or not kies says it is the most current version, guess we must just miss out here in Aus
This is why I use other country roms...
I dont think I'd ever have the courage to do something like that on my own device, sounds a little complicated to the novice modder, I'd be too scared to brick it!!
You shouldn't be. It's a piece of cake.
http://techmell.com/android-tips/how-to-install-galaxy-note-10-1-n8010-zccma4-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-official-firmware/
Is it possible however that I may lose some functionality by doing this? It does sound simple enough, I can build computers so I should be able to do it
Ohh, and I lose all software installed correct?, hence the extra special need to backup prior?
I didnt lose any apps or settings but I went from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 updated without a hitch.it will sudgest a backup but I didnt have time or my pc to backup too.i was at work.but a backup is good while you are waiting for the file to download.not sure what the go is nowdays but I use to use titanium backup the paid version.you need a rooted tab tho....not a big deal....google exynos abuse and grab the apk and install that.its made by a dev called chainfire (very trustworthy)it can root your tab in about 30 secs.once rooted you can backup you apps and settings if needed.i somtimes had probs with the settings part, but no probs with the just apps. Once backup is done flash the new firmware, reboot and play for a few mins....then reboot again....root tab again with exynos abuse as it should loose root rights with the new firmware....then re install titanium and load your backup and or your sammy kies backup too. Clear as mud eh?
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Ohh, and I lose all software installed correct?, hence the extra special need to backup prior?
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No, you don't loose apps, but it's recommended to factory reset your device. I went through 4.0.3 -> 4.1.1 -> 4.1.2 without wiping. But finally I did a factory reset to be sure
Okay, thanks for the info
Finally, what are the improvements, additions and removals for the device between 4.0.4 and 4.1.2
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I believe the jelly bean update is now available for GT-N8010 Australian model
Multi window manager is nice....there nice a app that enables it for every app you have installed too.
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Im trying to update my TF300T to a jellybean rom and im a bit confused. im currently an AOSP ICS rom from when i first rooted this tablet but since i havent messed with it since them im a bit lost. i updated TWRP to the latest ics one and i tried installing Paranoid android and it just bootlooped. Luckily i backuped my rom. So can anyone point me in the right direction please? any help would be appreciated
First of all, since you're apparently both unlocked and still on the ICS bootloader, take some time to go through the NVFlash process here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894867
That will come in handy if you accidentally flash the wrong recovery later on (or do anything else that could brick your tablet). I'm sure you've seen the many "I bricked my TF300T" threads, so do yourself a favor, and do the NVFlash backup.
Now, once you've gotten the NVFlash out of the way (it's extremely important that you do the NVFlash backups first, because you can't go back and do them later), we can upgrade you to Jellybean. The easiest way, IMO, is to boot your tablet into fastboot, and flash the stock ASUS firmware (specifically, the first version of 10.x) that way. If you search the forum for "fastboot stock firmware", you should find at least a couple good guides on how to do that.
Once you're on the stock firmware, you can just update via the OTA method. Download the firmware you need (I suggest doing this incrementally, so get each individual update), unzip it, and put the resulting zip file on the root of either your external SD card or the internal storage (doesn't matter). If the tablet doesn't notify you of an update, just reboot. When you get the update notification, accept it, and it'll flash like a normal OTA. Just do this until you're up to date.
Keep in mind, if you go up to the 10.6.x.x firmware (Android 4.2), your only AOSP option will be a mostly-but-not-completely functional CM10.1. So, you may want to stay on the newest 4.1 firmware (10.4.2.20, I believe) until all the issues are ironed out.
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Im trying to update my TF300T to a jellybean rom and im a bit confused. im currently an AOSP ICS rom from when i first rooted this tablet but since i havent messed with it since them im a bit lost. i updated TWRP to the latest ics one and i tried installing Paranoid android and it just bootlooped. Luckily i backuped my rom. So can anyone point me in the right direction please? any help would be appreciated
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Can you access fastboot?
Alright awesome thanks that answered a bunch of my questions. And one more thing so since youre saying if I go to the latest update if be limited to just cm10, what about paranoid android rom in saw in dev section. Would that work on the 4.1 update? Or do I have to go to 4.2 to use that rom? I know it's not really a help question per she but just wanna make sure I don't waste any time lol
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Bloodykiller86 said:
Alright awesome thanks that answered a bunch of my questions. And one more thing so since youre saying if I go to the latest update if be limited to just cm10, what about paranoid android rom in saw in dev section. Would that work on the 4.1 update? Or do I have to go to 4.2 to use that rom? I know it's not really a help question per she but just wanna make sure I don't waste any time lol
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Almost every AOSP ROM, including the official CM10.1, requires the 4.1 bootloader. They are stable. The CM for the 4.2 bootloader is in testing stages still, but I believe that the only thing that's broken now is the camera. Regardless, stick to the 4.1 OTA for now if you want a wide selection of AOSP ROMs.
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Almost every AOSP ROM, including the official CM10.1, requires the 4.1 bootloader. They are stable. The CM for the 4.2 bootloader is in testing stages still, but I believe that the only thing that's broken now is the camera. Regardless, stick to the 4.1 OTA for now if you want a wide selection of AOSP ROMs.
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Okay awesome thanks guys you helped me out a lot. Now to make this tablet run awesome cuz on ics it sucks especially with the rotation bug lol
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So I'm trying to do the nvflash but when I do the first fast boot command it just sits at waiting for device ugh -_-
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And it sees the fast boot driver in device manager so its not like its not seeing it but ugh.....any ideas? Should I update to the latest ICS update from Asus?
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It wouldn't hurt. Also make sure you're using the newest version of fastboot.
Where can I get it? Just update the one from android SDK?
Edit: nvm duh from SDK lol and I upgraded to latest ICS image and it worked! Thanks again
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