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Title: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 22, 2012, 10:33:10 pm: Hello

I have read that this is the new upgrade for Android?

Can I update my galaxy tab p-1000 with that?

How is this new upgrade? How does it differ from the previous?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 09:54:48 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 22, 2012, 10:33:10 pm
Hello

I have read that this is the new upgrade for Android?

Can I update my galaxy tab p-1000 with that?

How is this new upgrade? How does it differ from the previous?

Thanks!

You heard it right. But for galaxy p-1000 you have to flash your Tab to update to ICS. That means its not the original update.

Here is a list of what does not work according to a XDA member bulletproofideal:

1. Wifi doesn’t work
2. GSM doesn’t work and going to anything related to your SIM force closes settings (APN, Phone status, etc)
3. The welcome is broken in places so I skipped right through it
4. No keyboard
5. Camera, and messaging force close
6. Auto-rotate is on but does not work (it seems to rotate on force close of an app i.e. go to drawer and try opening camera while holding the tab sideways and you’ll rotate) all other apps that don’t require internet seem to work fine
7. SD card doesn’t mount
8. Not sure but the ringtones all sound the same could be an error
9. All developer options are currently enabled but this is probably a good thing.

So its useless upgrading it when nothing works...
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:28:42 am: That's bad!

I don't know why Android can't be updated like ios?! It's stupid no??

Thanks for answering anyway
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 10:31:12 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:28:42 am
That's bad!

I don't know why Android can't be updated like ios?! It's stupid no??

Thanks for answering anyway

I dont have an idea how it can be updated:l The phone/tab should have "Software Update" in the settings...
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:32:50 am: No there is nothing like that. I guess the android version you got on the phone/tab is the one it will be buried with
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 10:36:47 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:32:50 am
No there is nothing like that. I guess the android version you got on the phone/tab is the one it will be buried with

There should be a way to update! Do you have samsung KIES software? Its just like iTunes. You can update from there
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:42:37 am: Quote from: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 10:36:47 am
There should be a way to update! Do you have samsung KIES software? Its just like iTunes. You can update from there

You must be talking about something else actually not the firmware version right? I have 2.2

Where can I find this KIES?
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 10:46:04 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:42:37 am
You must be talking about something else actually not the firmware version right? I have 2.2

Where can I find this KIES?

Im talking about firmware update.

You didnt get the CD in the box when you bought the Galaxy Tab?

You can download it from here too:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP

Im not sure if this is only for mobile phones or can be used for Tab's also...

Once you connect your Tab , go to tools -> Firmware upgrade settings
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:49:23 am: I have the box back home, I can't remember actually.

Thank you for the information. Will try and download it today!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 10:50:37 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:49:23 am
I have the box back home, I can't remember actually.

Thank you for the information. Will try and download it today!

Cheers!

Your Welcome:)
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 06:58:30 pm: So I updated the firmware to 2.3.3! Haha.

Cannot touch actually the major differences except the browser and battery icon..

Is there anything else you would recommend me to do to my android/ tab :D ?
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 23, 2012, 07:21:12 pm: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 06:58:30 pm
So I updated the firmware to 2.3.3! Haha.

Cannot touch actually the major differences except the browser and battery icon..

Is there anything else you would recommend me to do to my android/ tab :D ?

I dont have any Android devices so cant recommend anything. Im good at IOS:D
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 07:26:07 pm: Haha at least you knew something I didn't =P
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:26:49 pm: I wonder why it didn't update to honey comb 3.2?
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Most UniQue™ on March 24, 2012, 12:56:16 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:26:49 pm
I wonder why it didn't update to honey comb 3.2?

Maybe it Doesn't support that version. I rad everywhere that it can be updated to v2.3 only...
Title: Re: Question about Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Post by: Master_Key on March 26, 2012, 08:24:07 am: Quote from: sweetsh on March 23, 2012, 10:26:49 pm
I wonder why it didn't update to honey comb 3.2?
You can do it only with a custom rom.
I have an android device with v2.3.6.
Now as you have 2.3 --> go to settings --> about --> software update.
If any new version would be available, it will update after asking you or else report that "No updates available". Something like that because I get this on my phone.