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Elocuty A7 New Firmware posted 1-15-11

Stream TV has posted a new firmware.
http://elocitynow.com/support_downloads.shtml

Thanks for info...

Downloaded and loading now. I will report my experience with the new firmware in a while.
For anyone who has not upgraded, please let me know what the build number was on the old firmware. Nothing cosmetic, seems a little slower than the Dexter mod I was running, may have to revert back to that until something substantial occurs with the firmware. There is a new kernel if the previous one in Dexter's mod was based on the December 24th release.
I'm curious about the date of the release not changing although the description of what has changed is at the top of the page.

I just checked, it still says Dec. 24, 2010. I'm not seeing the 1/15/2011 update listed on their firmware page.

The same here ...is the file the new one or the one from December?...what is suppose to be a new build number?

It hard to say because the filename is update.zip. It would be useful if they changed the naming convention to something friendlier. Let us rename the file to update.zip. Anyway that would be a recommendation. Name the file by the release date.

It is the new firmware on the website.
Date is incorrect.

I installed but ido not see any difference...

The update is a new update. Below is the build number of the December update and the current one.
December - PBJ8000.2.0121
January 14/15 I guess depending on where you are - PBJ8000.2.0124
No visual changes, all under the hood. Ad-hoc works without modification I did notice that. I'll keep it installed since I have added the marked to it.
Still does not report external storage correctly.
Still looking for Cifs and some 3g usb dongle support. That would round it out for me.

POS updates...market and google apps are gone after the updates.....

rogconnect said:
POS updates...market and google apps are gone after the updates.....
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And you expected something different?
Unfortunately they can't include the Market or the google app as Google won't allow them. There is nothing they can do until Google changes the rules or releases a version of Android approved for tablets. This is the case with just about all the Android tablets currently on the Market.
I'm waiting for a ROM that includes the Market and Google Apps to be cooked up by the Devs here before I to the update.

rogconnect said:
POS updates...market and google apps are gone after the updates.....
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Yeah if you don't understand that stream tv won't be releasing a firmware with market at least on froyo, I don't think you get it. Wait for Dexter of another dev to cook up a rom or learn how to get market on there yourself. before you start calling the updates a POS.
That said has anyone noticed any real changes? So far the only difference for me is that swype FCs on me now.

djyellowperil said:
Yeah if you don't understand that stream tv won't be releasing a firmware with market at least on froyo, I don't think you get it. Wait for Dexter of another dev to cook up a rom or learn how to get market on there yourself. before you start calling the updates a POS.
That said has anyone noticed any real changes? So far the only difference for me is that swype FCs on me now.
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Maybe because of the WIFI fixes...but I am seeing much improved battery life... Before I would get about 4-5 hours... now last two days..about 6-7 hours..maybe a fluke.. but I will see over the next few days..
CPG
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RojasTKD said:
Unfortunately they can't include the Market or the google app as Google won't allow them. There is nothing they can do until Google changes the rules or releases a version of Android approved for tablets. This is the case with just about all the Android tablets currently on the Market.
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I will just understand...
Is Google deny Market at any tablets with OS Android 2.2 only?
I heard Viewsonic Viewpad 7 has Google Market
Why eLocity has not?

5[Strogino] said:
I will just understand...
Is Google deny Market at any tablets with OS Android 2.2 only?
I heard Viewsonic Viewpad 7 has Google Market
Why eLocity has not?
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Froyo was not designed for tablets. The only tablet, 7 inches or bigger, that comes with official market support is the galaxy tab. Well that I'm aware of being available anyway. Google is currently only approving market for phones on 2.2 and the only reason the galaxy tab got approval is a convoluted definition as a phone. or more likely in my mind some backroom dealings between samsung and google. Either way Stream TV has never promised market on the A7 and most of us jumped in knowing that. If you lost market el al by upgrading to the latest firmware that means you were previously running a mod... my guess being one of dexters since I'm not aware of any others.
It seems you were not aware that the mod you were running was not an official firmware from Stream TV and is not supported by them.

rogconnect said:
POS updates...market and google apps are gone after the updates.....
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That's to be expected. You should be able to add them back pretty easy. How did you put them on there in the first place - via ElocityMod or Manually?
Billy

Can you tell me how to put the Market on my A7? I just got one and installed teh updated firmware. Looks like if I install Dexter's mod it will be going backwards on my firmware.
THX
Bob

bsedor said:
Can you tell me how to put the Market on my A7? I just got one and installed teh updated firmware. Looks like if I install Dexter's mod it will be going backwards on my firmware.
THX
Bob
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No, Dexter's V1.1 is based on the latest (1/15/11) firmware. If you install that you get the latest firmware plus the Market and Gapps.

[Q] Update Questions

So, does anybody know if:
1. The update (Acer_A500_1.139.04_COM_GEN1) actually does anything to improve our Iconia's
2. Is the update for US WiFi Iconias?

From what i read the update in another thread is it will not come to the US but we are receiving the 3.1 update first week of June...How true that is i dont know.
I do hope we get some updates here tho...The transformer has already had multiple updates and so has the xoom. The iconia is a great tablet but like everyother product it does have its issues. I wish we had more support or atleast communication from acer.

See here: REQUEST: Acer_A500_1.139.05_COM_GEN1 - a few posts down.
I don't know which countries "COM" translates to, but EMEA is "Europe, Middle East, Africa", which already covers quite a bit of the blue ball, leaving the Americas, Australia, Asia, etc. So yes, it is a good guess that "COM" covers the US, or you could read through My device just OTA updated looking which countries posters reporting COM-fiirmwares come from.

well i was bored and so i went to acer and talked to their online support chat...
The summary of the conversation was..he said the honeycomb update 3.1 will be released "approximately second week of june" and the 139.02 firmware update said would be in a couple days for the US.
So i guess we'll see...

newtonfb said:
From what i read the update in another thread is it will not come to the US but we are receiving the 3.1 update first week of June...How true that is i dont know.
I do hope we get some updates here tho...The transformer has already had multiple updates and so has the xoom. The iconia is a great tablet but like everyother product it does have its issues. I wish we had more support or atleast communication from acer.
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Thanks for answering and yes, I wish there was more communication. From my own experience, companies that do not talk to their customers are doomed - Acer is not setting a good precedent (I noticed in another thread that some clown in their tech service claims that they do not support 3rd party apps - so why do they include the app market in their buils and why do they allow installation of 3rd party apps).
I trust that they will get their act together otherwise they will just be a footnote on the Android tablet scene.

Did they happen to mention what the firmware update changes? Wifi issues, gps, sleep issue?
I have noticed ever since I downloaded market apps, the sleep issue has shown up.
update from acer support (not really an update)
Akhil Retnan: Hi, my name is Akhil Retnan. How may I help you?
xxxxxxx: Hi, good afternoon.
Akhil Retnan: Good afternoon xxxxxxx.
Akhil Retnan: xxxxxxx, may I know the serial number or SNID of your Acer product?
xxxxxxx: I am at work, Currently do not have my tablet here with me.
xxxxxxx: My question is will the next firmware update fix gps issues, sleep/wake issues, video issues? If so, when is this firmware update suppose to be issued?
Akhil Retnan: I understand that you would like to know whether any firmware update will get released soon for the Acer Iconia A500.
xxxxxxxx: Yes
xxxxxxxx: And what will the firmware update change?
xxxxxxxx: There is a lack of communication from Acer in regards to your updates. Every other tablet on the market that runs honeycomb has updates out already.
Akhil Retnan: xxxxxxx, as of we do not have information about firmware update.
Akhil Retnan: Once a firmware update is released it will be available in the website.
xxxxxxxx: So there is no timeline for updates from Acer?
Akhil Retnan: Unfortunately, we do not have any information about the firmware update available now.

docfreed said:
Thanks for answering and yes, I wish there was more communication. From my own experience, companies that do not talk to their customers are doomed - Acer is not setting a good precedent (I noticed in another thread that some clown in their tech service claims that they do not support 3rd party apps - so why do they include the app market in their buils and why do they allow installation of 3rd party apps).
I trust that they will get their act together otherwise they will just be a footnote on the Android tablet scene.
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I'm sure he probably meant they don't provide support for 3rd party apps.

[Q] Any Canadian OTA updates at all?

Is the 3.1 OTA release for Canadian Xooms out yet? I've seen plenty of talk that it was delayed back in may, but I have not read of anyone in Canada getting it yet. These HC updates are getting to be a royal PITA on several different tablets.
Rob

Noting official yet, Only Japan then China got it, they release it in Australia with major screw-ups then pulled it, I am starting to wonder if it will ever come out, rumors of Xoom 2, Google has released 3.2 and we don't even have 3.1. as soon as I know there is a safe way I am going to install the US version, Screw Motorola, good hardware **** support, will never buy another Motorola product,

I've been running the US version since the Xoom came out in Canada.

robbiev80 said:
I've been running the US version since the Xoom came out in Canada.
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Sounds like a plan! I'll do a full backup of course beforehand so I can restore if I want to do OTA.
Rob

I didn't get the update as of yesterday. Finally got fed up with waiting and flashes to the US version and now running 3.2. In my opinion there's nothing to keep it in the Canadian version currently.

jhychin said:
I didn't get the update as of yesterday. Finally got fed up with waiting and flashes to the US version and now running 3.2. In my opinion there's nothing to keep it in the Canadian version currently.
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Besides your warranty of course, i doubt anything will go wrong but just in case. If i have to wait on motorola for ICS im rooting and flashing to US firmware right away.

Tired of waiting
Spent the past few weeks perched like a hawk in the Moto thread, hoping --nay, praying-- for the 3.1 update so that the Moto bluetooth keyboard issue with stuck keys (often the backspace key!) is fixed.
Finally said the hell with it on Friday and flashed the US "Google Experience" ROM, then got 3.1 and 3.2 in succession within about a half-hour. Keyboard works, SD works, it's a bit zippier, and I even have Google Videos and Books to boot. (Although I can't actually buy anything with them yet, just get the free books and play my own videos.)
Although the fact that I need to connect to my Windows to transfer files to the SD irks me a bit (I'm a Linux user), for the most part I'm pretty happy with the switchover.

Myrddhin said:
Spent the past few weeks perched like a hawk in the Moto thread, hoping --nay, praying-- for the 3.1 update so that the Moto bluetooth keyboard issue with stuck keys (often the backspace key!) is fixed.
Finally said the hell with it on Friday and flashed the US "Google Experience" ROM, then got 3.1 and 3.2 in succession within about a half-hour. Keyboard works, SD works, it's a bit zippier, and I even have Google Videos and Books to boot. (Although I can't actually buy anything with them yet, just get the free books and play my own videos.)
Although the fact that I need to connect to my Windows to transfer files to the SD irks me a bit (I'm a Linux user), for the most part I'm pretty happy with the switchover.
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Install an app called "USB Mass Storage Watcher OTG". I use that to mount my SD card in Ubuntu. I haven't tested it for 3.2 but it should work.
edit: looks like the 3.2 tiamat kernel may not yet support it.

Myrddhin said:
Spent the past few weeks perched like a hawk in the Moto thread, hoping --nay, praying-- for the 3.1 update so that the Moto bluetooth keyboard issue with stuck keys (often the backspace key!) is fixed.
Finally said the hell with it on Friday and flashed the US "Google Experience" ROM, then got 3.1 and 3.2 in succession within about a half-hour. Keyboard works, SD works, it's a bit zippier, and I even have Google Videos and Books to boot. (Although I can't actually buy anything with them yet, just get the free books and play my own videos.)
Although the fact that I need to connect to my Windows to transfer files to the SD irks me a bit (I'm a Linux user), for the most part I'm pretty happy with the switchover.
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So you flashed the 3.01 US WiFi rom and then you got the other updates OTA? Or did you manually flash those as well?
Rob

Just to follow up, I installed the US 3.01 stock image downloaded from the Motorolla dev site.
At first I tried to do the flashing from WinXP running in a VirtualBox VM, but that did not work. So I tried again with my Win7 laptop and that went a lot better. All the software to do this is a bit time consuming to install though... 3.1 and 3.2 updates came through OTA and my Xoom is now running 3.2.
I am disappointed there is no write ability to the sd card at this time.
Rob

silverball.slayer said:
Just to follow up, I installed the US 3.01 stock image downloaded from the Motorolla dev site.
At first I tried to do the flashing from WinXP running in a VirtualBox VM, but that did not work. So I tried again with my Win7 laptop and that went a lot better. All the software to do this is a bit time consuming to install though... 3.1 and 3.2 updates came through OTA and my Xoom is now running 3.2.
I am disappointed there is no write ability to the sd card at this time.
Rob
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BigRushDog will have a fix don't worry!

Official ASUS TF101G Update! (Android 4.0.3)

Available now for direct download the official update for asus TF101G.
Only for TW SKU V9.2.2.3 (Android 4.0.3), other versions very soon, i think!
Link to the official download:
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=Eee+Pad+Transformer+TF101G&p=20&s=16
I hope that chefs with this package will do something interesting!
[UPD:] I have downloaded asus package, if someone need it, please tell me where i can upload it

I hope that does not take long for the Slider SL 101

Great news! Now to wait for the WW version.....
If I'm not here, I'm underwater...!

Tft 101g isc kernel source is also up on asus offical site.
Sent from my GT540 using XDA

According to ASUS Italy WW upgrade should arrive on April 6

April 6? Seems like an eternity

I have clicked check for update button all day, but nothing, but 6. april seems long time, on tft 101 they released ww update on the next day, why are they waiting so long with G ww update.
Sent from my Transformer TF101G using XDA

Does this means the deep sleep and reboots are fixed with this update ?

hairpower said:
April 6? Seems like an eternity
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A week used to seem like a long time when I was....Hmmm... Like 10 years old

Is the kernel improved?
Or should we still wait for a tf101 OTA to fix the sods random reboots etc etc
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium HD app

CoopZor said:
Does this means the deep sleep and reboots are fixed with this update ?
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More likely to be increasing the pool of Beta testers

I installed the this firmware update. It isn't fixing the WIFI and GPS problem.
Release notes from ASUS:
"Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 Firmware: V9.4.2.21 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.0.3)
V9.4.2.21 Release Note
1. Upgrade Google Mobile Applications
2. Upgrade Vibe version
3. New browser function which able to keep user’s choice of browser viewing type
4. Enable battery usage data in Settings.
5. New display mode of HDMI output
6. Enable press-able notification in lock screen
7. Support Wi-Fi Ad hoc mode
8. Add new system bar lock function"
Firmware info, may be read under ASUS DL section.
I noticed a small improvement to the known WIFI problem. I can now get "3 WIFI bars" in locations where I previously only got "2 WIFI" bars. Apparently this fix doesn't involve an improvement to the GPS problem.
Despite these known problem, I am actually very satisfied with my TF201.

Gunteer said:
I installed the this firmware update. It isn't fixing the WIFI and GPS problem.
Release notes from ASUS:
"Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 Firmware: V9.4.2.21 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.0.3)
V9.4.2.21 Release Note
1. Upgrade Google Mobile Applications
2. Upgrade Vibe version
3. New browser function which able to keep user’s choice of browser viewing type
4. Enable battery usage data in Settings.
5. New display mode of HDMI output
6. Enable press-able notification in lock screen
7. Support Wi-Fi Ad hoc mode
8. Add new system bar lock function"
Firmware info, may be read under ASUS DL section.
I noticed a small improvement to the known WIFI problem. I can now get "3 WIFI bars" in locations where I previously only got "2 WIFI" bars. Apparently this fix doesn't involve an improvement to the GPS problem.
Despite these known problem, I am actually very satisfied with my TF201.
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wrong forum...

horndroid said:
wrong forum...
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Indeed, my bad sorry.

anything new?

I just hope that you owners of the TF101G won't get the same bugs we are experiencing at the moment on TF101.
I just don't understand Asus' strategy on this issue, they have lots of ICS TF101, almost everyone encounters issues at one moment or another. It clearly comes from ICS, as HC was rock solid (stability-wise) and they go on upgrading every available hardware as if everything was just fine ... forcing the update without letting customers the choice do it or not.
I use my TF101 for leisure, but I think there are some people around using for work, and the situation Asus created is just unacceptable.
Asus should fix the problem before continuing the deployment.
That was my 2 cents about the upcoming ICS update for TF101G.
Nickola

You are partially right.
Lots of users are not all users, ICS for TF101G has another version: .3; not .11 or .17.
Maybe asus as made some modification on "base" code (example: new cache flush and memory managing) as well as adding the drivers for the 3G.
Some of this new improvements your can find on next new tf101 firmware release.
Moreover, this also means treating people who have spent more, IMHO.
I hope this happen in very short time.

As a general rule that I practice, I won't update any apps the very moment they have a new version & likewise with firmwares. There are bound to be bugs or incompatibility with whatever apps that you might need to use. However, users in the Asus Transformer forum have both extreme ends of the stick, a group that has loads of issues & a group that has wonderful things to say about ICS!
I'm not sure if it's only me as I haven't had the time to ask questions about why Picasa uploading is absolutely impossible with the Honeycomb. I have tried uploading pictures with the native share of Picasa as well as Picasa Tool but could never do it. I figured it has something to do with Honeycomb because my friend has the same issue with his TF101G & this is why I can't wait to upgrade to ICS. I have only gotten the TF101G in February & it has given me loads of productivity in all-day conferences & workshops where it worked more than 8 hours (with dock) even with heavy computing. Best of all, I could multitask & cross reference to get my work done. Yes, I use it heavily for work.
If I'm not here, I'm underwater...!

Gunteer said:
I installed the this firmware update. It isn't fixing the WIFI and GPS problem.
Release notes from ASUS:
3. New browser function which able to keep user’s choice of browser viewing type
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Arrgh! I hope that comes to the TF101 as well.

I lose root after updating my tf101g to ICS..
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[Q] Will the ICS update wipe my data?

Please, I want a confirmed answer from someone who has updated to ICS from stock HC.
Will the update wipe all my data? I've seen answers here stating that it will, and that it won't. So, what's going to happen, FOR REAL??

No.
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No.
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Beautiful answer, exactly what I wanted! Thanks!
Can't wait for the update

I got the OTA update yesterday, My tab is stock btw, i did the update and everything was there afterwards, no issues at all , no data loss and all the apps work fine. but no Ring like was promised. Oh well, it does work a bit faster and smoother.

danc135 said:
Please, I want a confirmed answer from someone who has updated to ICS from stock HC.
Will the update wipe all my data? I've seen answers here stating that it will, and that it won't. So, what's going to happen, FOR REAL??
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Apps are definitely not wiped.
I personally recommend you factory reset after though, just in case you end up one of those with issues after the upgrade. I factory reset mine even though I had no problems. So, backup whatever is on your internal storage that you want just in case you do end up having to wipe it.

F2504x4 said:
but no Ring like was promised.
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Could you please post a source for that?

gammaRascal said:
Could you please post a source for that?
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Sure,
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer...ndroid-ice-cream-sandwich-upgrade-iconia-tabs
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...ics-update-happened-morning-5.html#post204252
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5547/acer-updates-iconia-tablets-to-android-40
Copy of the stated Acer Press release
http://www.ijailbreak.com/android/acer-america-a500-a100-android-4-0-update/
ACER ICONIA TAB TABLETS UPDATED TO ANDROID 4.0
Acer Transitions Popular Iconia™ Tab Line to Android 4.0 to Give Customers More Features and Capabilities
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2012 – Acer America is now updating its award-winning Acer Iconia™ Tab line of tablets with the latest version of Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The update is being pushed to Acer Iconia Tab A200 customers over-the-air now in the United States and will be completed over the following week. The Acer Iconia Tab A100 7-inch tablet and Acer Iconia Tab A500 10-inch tablet will both be updated in April.
With Android 4.0, the Acer Iconia Tab line will provide new features to give customers more usability and enjoyment from their tablets. Customers will notice the improvements right away – including the faster browser, enhanced app and folder management options, more intuitive navigation, and a completely reimaged design that is more polished with enhanced holographic effects. Plus, customers can more easily customize their Acer tablet and will enjoy improved multitasking and switching between tasks. They will also appreciate improved integration with Gmail’s email and calendar functions.
“The many enhancements in Android 4.0 OS complement the sleek, powerful and well-designed Acer Iconia Tab tablets to give customers an all-around first-rate experience,” said Paul Tayar, Director Product Marketing – Connected Devices, Acer America. “Customers will experience greater entertainment and productivity with the new capabilities and features on their tablets.”
Features and Enhancements Unique to Acer Tablets
The new update of Android 4.0 also includes several new features that are unique to Acer tablets. The updated tablets will now feature the highly-customizable Acer Ring, making it incredibly natural and easy to get instant access to favorite apps and features. The Acer Ring can be launched with a single touch and lets customers have quick and easy access to apps, surf the web, capture screen images, post photos and status updates to their social networks, and more.
Customers will also enjoy an improved weather widget and will be able to access their favorite apps even when the screen is locked.
Photos and Video Enhance Memories
Acer Iconia Tab customers will be able to do more with their photos and video thanks to the Android 4.0 update, including improved zoom and the ability to take snapshots while recording video. Customers will also be able to capture better still images and do more with them due to greater image stabilization and improved integration with third party apps. Both video clips and photos can be enhanced on the fly, stored and searched for based on various tags, and conveniently stored on Google+.​
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Awesome thanks.
It does say "The updated tablets will now feature the highly-customizable Acer Ring..."
I wonder if it will come with an update later.

I dont have a source but i did read it will be in an update later on

bassdroid said:
I dont have a source but i did read it will be in an update later on
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I hope so I actually wanted to play around with that feature.

Guys I updated My galaxy Note from Android 2.3.6 to ICS 4.0.3. Data located in usbStorage were not available after the update eventhough the space is still used??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apps, photos and Music were intact
Any idea please???

yma981 said:
Guys I updated My galaxy Note from Android 2.3.6 to ICS 4.0.3. Data located in usbStorage were not available after the update eventhough the space is still used??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apps, photos and Music were intact
Any idea please???
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You should ask this question on galaxy note forum.