Gingerbread available over Kies in these countries so far - Galaxy Tab General

So this is less of a question and more of a thread to list the countries in which Gingerbread has been rolled out and is available using Kies (because for whatever reason perhaps you're not sure whether it should be working for you or not)
Please don't post to say that it's still not available, but just to post to say when you have found that it is available. Thanks.
To start the list, it's presumably available in Italy (as that's where the flash image that people are manually flashing came from) though if someone would like to confirm that would be good.
I also seem to remember someone saying that it was available in the Netherlands, but again a confirmation (or alternatively in this case a "no") would be useful.
Thanks

It's not available in the Netherlands.

Received in Denmark last week.
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drl1954 said:
Received in Denmark last week.
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Tried several times, but nothing on kies. When exactly dr1954? (Also DK)

boompang said:
...cause the intended purpose for this thread is stupid in the first place. If you would like to know if its available in your country, just check it via your Kies.....
Anyway, not available in Hong Kong yet!
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the intended purpose of this thread is so lardman and myself can find out what countries OTHER THAN our own have had it released, because samsung have been ignoring requests for source, we want to know where it is officially released. armed with this information alone is the only way we are going to get source

It is available in the Netherlands! Got it via Kies on Saturday.

Pandor said:
It is available in the Netherlands! Got it via Kies on Saturday.
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what is the build number for this? if it has officially released samsung are ignoring and violating GPL

Available in:
- Netherlands

Ok, so that's two from the Netherlands. Are you guys sure it's Gingerbread (v 2.3.3 afaiu) and not a previous release (I know, but some people have got confused before)?

I just checked out and 100% no known new firmware in the netherlands
Again no gingerbread,only froyo on 24. 05. 2011 around 19.30 by kies and also checked by my friends at Samsung.
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People are now saying june in forums

Getting fustrated
Samsung does this all the time, releases updates and then takes them back.
How about chainging the device to italian localization and rerouting data trough italian proxy? would we get the update downloaded then? Or do the servers give it to specific versions of tab or just by tracking the location of the impatient updater?

Only in italy...
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Only in italy...
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I'm in Italy and I check daily...no gingerbread yet. It was available only for a few hours two weeks ago.

Cleaned the thread at the OP's request.....
@lardman, asking for moderation in the thread is not the quickest way to grab my attention as you probably noticed.
Any issues, send me a PM and I'll be there like greased lightning*........
*Unless Im at work or asleep......
Everyone else...... stay on topic please.

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Cleaned the thread at the OP's request.....
@lardman, asking for moderation in the thread is not the quickest way to grab my attention as you probably noticed.
Any issues, send me a PM and I'll be there like greased lightning*........
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thanks for cleaning up the thread, hopefully lardman forgives me for talking on his behalf certainly a much nicer place

Samfirmware posted on Twitter just now: KIES NEWS: Samsung released 2.3.3 updates for Hong Kong and Taiwan!

I though uk was to get first release?
So samsung its end of may where is gingerbread? mm i can't hear anything mmm what was that june i hear yea i thought it was don't speculate dates when you can't deliver ontime and keep us poor people waiting for ages to get the update by then we have honeycomb avaliable to us .

so.........any news at least from taiwan??

i can confirm that gingerbread is now available in taiwan. i've got asian firmware installed on my eauropean tab (germany) and today (few minutes ago) i recived update to gingerbread.
proof below

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Motorola releasing 3.1 update to Wifi users today!!

Hello Xoomers!! Motorola announced that they are releasing Honeycomb 3.1 to Xoom Wifi owners starting today in phases. I believe the updates are based on your MAC addresses on your Xooms, this was what I was told (sources withheld) but I can not confirm this 100%. Anyway, we should start seeing a steady rollout of updates as there have been no issues with the updates with Xoom 3g owners. Please be sure to thank me
Fingers crossed!!
Forgot to mention, the official WIfi only version of 3.1 does NOT contain the Movie tab in the marketplace. No biggie to me, but it will be released sometime later.
I hope this is true bc u have no idea how happy just seeing this post made me lol.
Is ut only the US version of wifi-only that will start to get the update?
How about the European version? Will it start to roll out to us to?
Can only find info that people with the US version have got it. What about we with Eu version,
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I hope this is true bc u have no idea how happy just seeing this post made me lol.
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LOL..I pissed my pants while typing it I was so happy! But yes I have confirmation fro other Wifi owners who have received the update this morning EST. Also there has been official word on the update being released to wifi users. I cant wait to see the popup on my xoom. Remember though, its in phases, so please be patient people. Also, 3.1 does not fix the slowness in auto rotate because this is not a google problem, its an issue with the Xoom models which should be patched soon(again sources withheld) may have something to do with increasing the cache but again Im not 100% sure on this. Good luck!!
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Is ut only the US version of wifi-only that will start to get the update?
How about the European version? Will it start to roll out to us to?
Can only find info that people with the US version have got it. What about we with Eu version,
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FRom what I was informed, it only appears that the US versions will start receiving updates today, there seems to be some confusion on when the Euro and Canadian models will receive the updates...sorry
Got my OTA this morning on my Wi-Fi Xoom in US.
Kinda ticked off that we Wi-Fi people get snubbed out of the Movie app for no reason. Especially when I have a trip this weekend that I was looking forward to using the movie app.
i got my ota update at around 12:30am last night. did a restore to stock and then used power+volup button to reboot and then check updates.
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Got my OTA this morning on my Wi-Fi Xoom in US.
Kinda ticked off that we Wi-Fi people get snubbed out of the Movie app for no reason. Especially when I have a trip this weekend that I was looking forward to using the movie app.
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what do you mean snubbed out of the movie app? movie editing or movie watching?
great. seems like you have a lot of info from your sources. so i will ask you this, without providing exact info (dates, time, etc.), are we close to an SD fix? Simple yes or no.
dantheman8987 said:
Got my OTA this morning on my Wi-Fi Xoom in US.
Kinda ticked off that we Wi-Fi people get snubbed out of the Movie app for no reason. Especially when I have a trip this weekend that I was looking forward to using the movie app.
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This was not done purposely, looks like their was a "bug" which caused issues with Wifi owners. But I would rather have the update now than to have to wait another few weeks just for the movie tab to be added. Enjoy your 3.1!! I'm told that the auto-rotate issue should be patched also hopefully soon!!
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i got my ota update at around 12:30am last night. did a restore to stock and then used power+volup button to reboot and then check updates.
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Congrats, I don't suppose you coulld make a Youtube video underlining all the new features(if many)
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great. seems like you have a lot of info from your sources. so i will ask you this, without providing exact info (dates, time, etc.), are we close to an SD fix? Simple yes or no.
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Hey there! yes, the SD issue is NOT Motorola's fault, contrary to what is believed..this is a issue with Honeycomb itself which Google is aware of and will fix. The other tablets that do have the SD card support are using a "work-around" but its not the official fix. From what I "hear" the issue is how Honeycomb sees the SD card, this will be officially fixed soon. I believe that the other tabs will receive an update for the SD card also, as the way it works for them is not "official"
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FRom what I was informed, it only appears that the US versions will start receiving updates today, there seems to be some confusion on when the Euro and Canadian models will receive the updates...sorry
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Thanks.
Just hopes it not will take to long time before they start to send out the update.
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Thanks.
Just hopes it not will take to long time before they start to send out the update.
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you welcome...hopefully their will be more info no this by next weekend...
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Hey there! yes, the SD issue is NOT Motorola's fault, contrary to what is believed..this is a issue with Honeycomb itself which Google is aware of and will fix. The other tablets that do have the SD card support are using a "work-around" but its not the official fix. From what I "hear" the issue is how Honeycomb sees the SD card, this will be officially fixed soon. I believe that the other tabs will receive an update for the SD card also, as the way it works for them is not "official"
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thanks for the response.
Can anyone provide a reliable link for this? People with wifi have been getting updates randomly for the last couple of days, so I'm not sure this is news. Not that I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture, but... actually, I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture.
timrock said:
great. seems like you have a lot of info from your sources. so i will ask you this, without providing exact info (dates, time, etc.), are we close to an SD fix? Simple yes or no.
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Another post eslewhere in this forum mentioned that Motorola tech support said that a "fix" (not sure if that means Xoom only temp fix or a permanent fix from Google) for the SD card was finalized and would be pushed at close to the same time as the 3.1 update.
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Can anyone provide a reliable link for this? People with wifi have been getting updates randomly for the last couple of days, so I'm not sure this is news. Not that I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture, but... actually, I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture.
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www.twitter.com/motorola
slack04 said:
Can anyone provide a reliable link for this? People with wifi have been getting updates randomly for the last couple of days, so I'm not sure this is news. Not that I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture, but... actually, I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture.
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Motorola posted it on their Facebook today
slack04 said:
Can anyone provide a reliable link for this? People with wifi have been getting updates randomly for the last couple of days, so I'm not sure this is news. Not that I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture, but... actually, I don't trust unsubstantiated conjecture.
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Motorolo's official forum has recently updated this info today as well as on their facebook page (google search) I dont go around spreading false rumors pal ..Plus Moto has employees that visit XDA also
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OK! That's proof! Of course, means about as much as the 3g OTA updates for those of us still waiting... Gah. Must stop obsessing! Need resizable widgets so badly!!!

Received update .30

Just received my first update, it is build number:
Acer_A500_2.6.36.3_4010.30_COM_GEN1 I had Chinese build on, then I updated
to Acer_A500_1.139.04_4.010.22_COM_GEN1. I updated .22 yesterday and the new update arrived when I started tablet about an hour ago. Can't see any difference. I live in Archbald Pennsylvania if that means anything
Let's make that +2, I also updated from 1.141.01_EMEA_GEN3 (stock, Mexico) to 4.010.22_COM_GEN1 (USA), now I'm getting 4.010.30_COM_GEN1, I'm currently in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Maybe NOW they're pushing the updates worldwide, at least for COM_GEN1 devices, which is GREAT.
BTW is a 44MB download, I recommend to change the title to 4.010.30_COM_GEN1.
just got the same update. I was also on chinese one and than .22. I don't see any difference at all. I'm from Croatia.
Dito - Leaked 3.1 > .22 >.30
First install failed, then restored saved recovery and took off sd-card: second try = success.
No differences found yet....
Greetz from Switzerland
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What a world
Off topic but when you are sitting with your little tablet you don't realize the number of people from all over the world is doing the same thing. It is a big beautiful world. If you could would you please put where your from if you reply.
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loekis said:
Dito - Leaked 3.1 > .22 >.30
First install failed, then restored saved recovery and took off sd-card: second try = success.
No differences found yet....
Greetz from Switzerland
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Nice, I want to download .22 > .30, mine also failed the first time, unroot and you can update, do it before because if it fails you need to download the whole update again ((arg)), root works once updated sweet! so root.
I'm trying factory reset after my backup to see if it works and if does or doesn't wipe Acer recovery and cwm, 'cuz if it does and enter a boot loop then I'm a little screwed, will waste 20 more min of my life unbricking
same thing. I had the emea stock of mexico, and i updates manualy to the com with the help of the post here at XDA. Got update .30 20 min ago(i was rooted and everything).
I am glad too see that many people are supporting this great product, specially on mexico where the only real competition the xoom and the ipad monopoly.
Anyone knows what does this update fixes?
same here in Thailand.
Pazzu510 said:
same thing. I had the emea stock of mexico, and i updates manualy to the com with the help of the post here at XDA. Got update .30 20 min ago(i was rooted and everything).
I am glad too see that many people are supporting this great product, specially on mexico where the only real competition the xoom and the ipad monopoly.
Anyone knows what does this update fixes?
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No, no one knows but acer, and acer does not publish a change log or changes.
And no, Xoom is not competition for the iconia, almost $ 4,000.00 pesos more expensive, that is freaking $ 340 US dollars +, and no USB!?, only good thing is a better screen (color depth), hell ipad2 is a lot better option than a Xoom, did I mentioned is cheaper.
I also received an update this morning. It was 49 meg and my current release is 4.010.09_com_gen2.
I believe it was 4.010.08 before the update.
I'm in Tucson, AZ
Same here! Was about 117 mb though
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Off topic but when you are sitting with your little tablet you don't realize the number of people from all over the world is doing the same thing. It is a big beautiful world. If you could would you please put where your from if you reply.
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How come you don't?
captfx said:
How come you don't?
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Reading retention fails... let me quote you the VERY FIRST POST
jjnewb said:
I live in Archbald Pennsylvania if that means anything
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Johnny0906 said:
Same here! Was about 117 mb though
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Can you be kind enough to share what version you were then updated to what version, and where are your whereabouts.
Arnieaz said:
I also received an update this morning. It was 49 meg and my current release is 4.010.09_com_gen2.
I believe it was 4.010.08 before the update.
I'm in Tucson, AZ
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Wow, now GEN2 got updates, only 2 more to go (GEN3 and CUS7)
Archbald Pennsylvania
Sorry I did start thread and I put where I am from at start. Used to be coal country now its unemployment country.. But I am retired 32 years US army.
Justray said:
Reading retention fails... let me quote you the VERY FIRST POST
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LMAO !!
Justray said:
Reading retention fails... let me quote you the VERY FIRST POST
Can you be kind enough to share what version you were then updated to what version, and where are your whereabouts.
Wow, now GEN2 got updates, only 2 more to go (GEN3 and CUS7)
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This seems like a pretty dumb question no offense. Read the headline of the thread!
And what flag do you see next to my info?
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Sorry I did start thread and I put where I am from at start. Used to be coal country now its unemployment country.. But I am retired 32 years US army.
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Why not update your profile and put your location there like a lot of us do? I also like to know where people are from. I'm from beautiful Cape Cod. As you can see on the left of my post.
Way to go!
Way to go OP glad you took my advise and posted your location in your profile.
Got mine today, was about 40 mb. The music off when the tablet sleeps or screen off seems to have gone.
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Got a 44mb update like others. Update went smooth, rebooted and got to 4.010.30_COM_GEN1
Previous rom was from the " Full 3.1 Update (Not OTA) - Acer_A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1" thread and was rooted.
I'm in Sydney

Samsung say in the UK any firmware after 2.3.3 is fake

Well Samsung have lost the plot now
I contacted them only to ask when if at all we were going to get the Google video chat and this is what they said
"Samsung UK Hi ******, we're sorry for the inconvenience caused. 2.3.4 is not available for the Galaxy S, and it is unlikely to become available. You may have the 2.3.4 update as it seems to have been leaked on the internet, however, this is not an official or authenticated update and will cause problems with the handset (like not being able to download certain apps), as well as voiding the warranty. The Google Video Chat is available with the official 2.3.4 update although again 2.3.4 is only available with the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1"
This is what there telling UK Users
Kies updated there phones and you wonder why you get noobs coming on when this is what there telling there customers
Heaven help us
well they are right these are the leaked version and i dnt agree with them tht some apps didnt install...custom roms are always better option in using too many apps.
Yeah they didn't say the firmwares are fake, just leaked.
Have to agree the customer service is pretty idiotic to say that there will unlikely to be 2.3.4 update for the Galaxy S. There are beta firmware being made with that build so obviously Samsung is planning on releasing it at one point unless they are wasting money developing a software they will never release for a laugh.
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Firmware version XXJVQ(2.3.4) without gtalk video was officially released by samsung through KIES in europe
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Leaked firmware are unsupported by samsung... That's logic, it's beta.
Nothing is "fake", please change your title if possible because i don't want a lot of private message like: "hey your JVT firmware is fake, **** you !" ; (
Edit: I know you don't believe that personally, it's just to avoid confusion for newbies.
I think there is only one person here thats lost the plot and it isn't samsung.
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Firmware version XXJVQ(2.3.4) without gtalk video was officially released by samsung through KIES in europe
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Indeed. Yet another customer service fail @ samsung.
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INSANEEEE. Yep! I an many others in the UK recieved 2.3.4 through Kies, i think i got it in August!!! How can they still claim to not have released it, atleast admit they have an issue with Kies....unless we are meant to be beta testers and contact them when we have issues?? Is it possible??
Well my local service centre has JVQ and it can from Samsung, and i have seen his official firmware list and its the last one, I should him your comments and he agree there support is naff, Its now spilling over to the SGS 2, You can now update via the phone no need for kies, No instruction on how to do this so you contact them and they say its never been possible or will it ever be possible over the Air, And has to be done through kies.
So He phoned Technical and its the First tier support were the problem is, Secound tear has heard something for the UK as a fix.
So he contacted his dealer support and there aware of what's being said and they said that JVQ is a official Rom
On face book Now there asking me if they should escalate this
What dumb person have they set on here ?????
So does this also mean 2.3.5 won't be under warranty?
JVT should become official because of this.
It should be time to do something about stupid patents.
ali_khalid5518 said:
well they are right these are the leaked version and i dnt agree with them tht some apps didnt install...custom roms are always better option in using too many apps.
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Hullomail adfree says it's not compatible with my device.
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its not on his list but he gets one when there a new release, But JVT is still a beta rom until u reckon were due another stable JPY
.... I have had to edit this information due to my employers reading this....
Northern.dj said:
The Google Video Chat is available with the official 2.3.4 update although again 2.3.4 is only available with the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1"
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Galaxy tab 10.1 with 2.3.4, another epic fail!
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.... I have had to edit this information due to my employers reading this....
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I read it before you edited it Appreciate the info
Thanks to share that information...

something is cooking for us

Hi!
Server update is not responding. This morning i've checked several times with no results. It says "unable to connect to check for updates". Maybe is long wayted update to ICS. Who knows? They prep for rolling out
merlin2578 said:
Hi!
Server update is not responding. This morning i've checked several times with no results. It says "unable to connect to check for updates". Maybe is long wayted update to ICS. Who knows? They prep for rolling out
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Mine is checking for updates just fine - there are none.
BTW, it's "awaited"
Servers are fine. But maybe you are right but are the Test over? Or have they even started? I think they have to Test first then release
Maybe they don't need any more, since the leaked firm from chinese. Now they know what the problems are, and maybe they fixed whats wrong. Since most of Xoom owners jumped to EOS firm, who's gonna need the official. That was a joke, ofcourse we need the official firm
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Would be nice to have an official that the EOS guys can grab from instead of having to do the work that Motorola should of done ages ago...
I think something would have leaked to the blogs by now if there was an imminent update...
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Maybe they don't need any more, since the leaked firm from chinese. Now they know what the problems are, and maybe they fixed whats wrong. Since most of Xoom owners jumped to EOS firm, who's gonna need the official. That was a joke, ofcourse we need the official firm
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"Since most of Xoom owners jumped to EOS...???" Huh? What gives you that idea? Don't mistake the xda clan of users as being the voice of Xoom world wide. I would wager most Xoom users on Xda have not jumped to EOS.
Time for that guy at moto, the one with the delorian, to time check some stats.
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I would wager most Xoom users on Xda have not jumped to EOS.
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I did change to EOS but for me its not a daily basis rom so yes , we are waiting for the original update so EOS will plast its goodness on it.
yeah they should speed up the update release. It's quite disappointing since I heard about the Prime ICS release which is said to arrive before the Xoom? oO
The Xoom is a Google experience device like all the Nexus phones. Google is the one that controls the updates. Verizon may hold up the process a bit for the 3G/4g versions, but it is essentially a Google controlled device. One has to wonder what is taking so long, but after hearing about the Transformer Prime update woes I don't mind the little extra wait, unless its another 6 month wait like it was to get the LTE upgrade.
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I have had no such woes... Updated with 0 issues
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Saw this on Engaget:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/13/motorola-starts-rolling-out-its-xoom-project-opens-up-a-big/

Xoom UK ics

Does anyone know if and when motorola is going to release ics for UK xoom's..?? I've searched the web and asked Motorola and nothing.???
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The UK is scheduled for the ICS update 2ND quarter 2012
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does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?
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does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?
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very much so.
Yep - I bought a Xoom with ICS already on and its great!
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Yep - I bought a Xoom with ICS already on and its great!
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Really!? where was that from. I only got mine a week ago but had 3.2 on it, i've since rooted and have CM9 on it but wondering where yours was from?
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does anyone think its worth flashing a US rom just to get this update?
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Yes the best thing I ever did it's a really decent machine now
Got tired of waiting, so I've flashed the USA firmware of ics... Wow.. Is all I can say...! Like have a new device..!
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Really!? where was that from. I only got mine a week ago but had 3.2 on it, i've since rooted and have CM9 on it but wondering where yours was from?
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Off my boss at work! - I guess it has the US ICS on it... but its really nice.
Any problems...
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks
imorital said:
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks
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Made the same switch myself and glad i did
keyboard layouts - pretty much the same apart from the £ and $
Play Store - Not had any issues myself and the prices comes up in £
being on a US rom means your going to get ota updates quicker than the uk
I briefly installed the US ROM, but quickly changed to team EOS due to the US locale annoying me!
- US Keyboard Layout
- US date format
- US English spelling (Damn annoying with autocorrect!)
I also need to occasionally write in German, so the lack of other languages (except Spanish IIRC) was also a problem for me!
I have been running the US ROM since HC 3.1 - not had any issues really
I thought the UK language keyboard stuff was in ICS now? if not then I havent noticed an issue at all - market is still all english anyway - it doesn't go on ROM region for the apps
So at the risk of being stupid...
So at the risk of being stupid... I'm guessing it's possible to switch back should I hit any locale issues?
The way I read it if I flash to a US Rom, I should be able to flash to the UK variant when it is released (should I decide to bother).
Assuming I do go ahead:
1. If I stay on the US Rom will OTA updates work?
2. Similarly, if I can then switch to UK ICS, should OTA updates continue to work for this too?
Apologies for the newbie posts, I have been reading the boards for a long time, but what I've remembered in my addled brain has left me somewhat confused.
TIA.
imorital said:
So at the risk of being stupid... I'm guessing it's possible to switch back should I hit any locale issues?
The way I read it if I flash to a US Rom, I should be able to flash to the UK variant when it is released (should I decide to bother).
Assuming I do go ahead:
1. If I stay on the US Rom will OTA updates work?
2. Similarly, if I can then switch to UK ICS, should OTA updates continue to work for this too?
Apologies for the newbie posts, I have been reading the boards for a long time, but what I've remembered in my addled brain has left me somewhat confused.
TIA.
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Yep
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Hmmm yeah mine updated to 4.0.4 last night... not had any issues... never even noticed the keyboard layout...
what is the difference between us/uk roms? WiFi/3G roms?
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imorital said:
Are there any downsides to using a US rom?
For example:
Keyboard Layouts
Access to Apps from the Play Store
Access to other content from the Play Store
Other regonalization issues
On the flip sides, apart from the benefits of ICS itself, what would I gain from switching to a US rom as a UK user?
That's a pretty generic question, sorry, but I'd love ICS and would wait, but if there's no downsides I'll get it now.
Thanks
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I haven't tried putting us firmware on but if there are region issues in the marketplace then market enabler should sort it out.
neblap said:
The UK is scheduled for the ICS update 2ND quarter 2012
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Now in Q3, still no update. I have been avoiding it but flashing is becoming a very attractive option for us newbies, thanks Motorola for letting us inexpierenced users tamper with our devices just for an update
m14dmx said:
Now in Q3, still no update. I have been avoiding it but flashing is becoming a very attractive option for us newbies, thanks Motorola for letting us inexpierenced users tamper with our devices just for an update
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You should definately unlock your boot loader and flash the US image, I did mine last week and it was easy, got sick of waiting for Moto to release UK ICS
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