hey guys,
So i was recently in the UK so i picked up a Xoom WIFI.. i know it was a bit of a risky thing seeing that I live in Bermuda which is US Friendly as far as electronics and voltage.
My questions is what are the major difference between the UK and US Xoom besides the MZ604 and MZ600?
Am i putting myself at a major disadvantage my having the UK version in a US territory?
Also is there a One Click Root method for XOOM WIFI MZ604, because i cannot get a Android SDK set up for the life of me on my new computer.
Thanks in Advance.
You may experience a slight disadvantage from buying a Non-US Xoom as evidenced here :
https://supportforums.motorola.com/thread/50837?tstart=0
basically i can just load US firmware on then its not UK xoom anymore?
The US Wifi is MZ604 as well.
You are not putting yourself at disadvantage by having a UK wifi xoom.
Correct. Load the US firmware and get the upadte to 3.1. I've done it and I'm in the UK. It's the exact same model, just different software.
DONE! thanks guys there is a really good thread going that has exactly how to do it! now i just have to use this ugly converter until my US charger is shipped. =)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093112
in case anyone wants the thread. to switch to the US ZOOm software and upgrade to 3.1
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Hello,
I been looking to purchase a little dock to dock my hd2 next to my bed, it seems all the cheap ones say "not compatible" with T-mobile USA HD2's.. is this some kind of trick to tricking USA people to pay more for the same product or is there really a difference?
If you have some experience please give me your input!
links to products you recommend would be greatly appreciated thanks!
I personally just use a car mount and let it stand upright on the table.
ralphsancho said:
Hello,
I been looking to purchase a little dock to dock my hd2 next to my bed, it seems all the cheap ones say "not compatible" with T-mobile USA HD2's.. is this some kind of trick to tricking USA people to pay more for the same product or is there really a difference?
If you have some experience please give me your input!
links to products you recommend would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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Amazon has a couple of docks for the US version, they come from Mwave corporation.
Here's the best one and it fits both T-Mobile USA and other HD2s all well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=655624
I've got 3 of them myself. Best seller for them I mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6948070&postcount=40
As the subject of my post says, when looking in Device Information, the following is reported:
Product SKU - 3G
Device info Version - 1.0
Manufacturer - Acer
Model ID - A501
What do you guys make of that? I'm reluctant to pull the sticker that is covering the slot where a SIM card would be inserted to determine if the hardware is in there and they're just not letting us access it. Trying to look either side of the sticker, I cannot see if there are connectors there or not.
What do others think?
Prometheus2704
You're not alone. Mine is the same. If you pull the sticker away you will find there is nothing inside to hold a SIM card in place and it will fall inside the unit. It's just lazy software development that is the reason that the Iconia reports as being an A501.
not only does mine also report as 501 but I also have 32gigs instead of 16!!
Well mine says its an A501 as well, so to satisfy my curiosity, I pulled the sticker off, and no sim socket. just a metal bar with no pins/leads or anything.
Guess this one will be going back because theres no possibility of 4G, GPS sucks and for what i need it for, i can use my smartphone.
Dont get me wrong, the specs are great, however I dont think Honeycomb is ready for primetime since its still a maintenance release.
S
FYI, this issue with the unit reporting as an a501 has a link to the cell standby drain. The software doesn't differentiate between a500 and a501, only the hardware is lacking. Thus cell radio drain.
They're working on a fix for that developer-side, doing some testing. Can't wait to get rid of that drain.
Dalrimple said:
FYI, this issue with the unit reporting as an a501 has a link to the cell standby drain. The software doesn't differentiate between a500 and a501, only the hardware is lacking. Thus cell radio drain.
They're working on a fix for that developer-side, doing some testing. Can't wait to get rid of that drain.
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Actually, my unit reports as A500 and also shows the cell battery drain. So... is it software, hardware, Acer or Honeycomb?
The device (at least mine) reports A501 and A500 in different sections in the About area.
Of course, right now my Droid says it's an Nexus S ...
Mine reports as
My tablet reports itself as an A500. My battery also reports cell standby drain.
A500 and A501
Did a little looking around and it would appear that the A500 is the 3G model (looks like currently available in the UK) and the A501 is the WiFi only model. Actual pricing for each model is also considerably different which is understandable given the additional internals needed for 3G. I have no basis other than looking at what is in front of us but I expect that there was no intent to ever build just one version of the hardware and just require one to purchase a SIM card and pay for 3G/4G access. Makes no business sense. Could be wrong but I believe other tablets (like the Xoom) are priced considerably different between the 3G and the Wifi-only models.
All that being said, the battery drain for the non-cell version is unaccepatble and should be fixable.
Just picked up my Acer A500 (or A501 depending on where in the About Device you are looking) - came from an Elocity A7 and am loving the new purchase.
chameo53 said:
Did a little looking around and it would appear that the A500 is the 3G model (looks like currently available in the UK) and the A501 is the WiFi only model. Actual pricing for each model is also considerably different which is understandable given the additional internals needed for 3G. I have no basis other than looking at what is in front of us but I expect that there was no intent to ever build just one version of the hardware and just require one to purchase a SIM card and pay for 3G/4G access. Makes no business sense. Could be wrong but I believe other tablets (like the Xoom) are priced considerably different between the 3G and the Wifi-only models.
All that being said, the battery drain for the non-cell version is unaccepatble and should be fixable.
Just picked up my Acer A500 (or A501 depending on where in the About Device you are looking) - came from an Elocity A7 and am loving the new purchase.
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You have it mixed up !!!
A500 -->> WIFI ONLY
A501 -->> 3G VERSION
Just to be sure, is the 3G model is released?
because here in thailand we got the 32GB Wifi only.
UnicornKaz said:
You have it mixed up !!!
A500 -->> WIFI ONLY
A501 -->> 3G VERSION
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My 16GB wifi is A501.
netham45 said:
My 16GB wifi is A501.
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take a look around (in fact, READ the first few posts of this very same thread)... there seems to be some weird things with Acer rolling out kernel or rom that read incorrectly and packaging 32GB devices into a 16GB boxes and vice versa...etc
my 32GB wifi SKU reads WIFI but I have seen people reporting their WIFI device SKU read as 3G also ... etc
but on paper and press releases, A500 is the WIFI and the A501 is the 3G versions.
A501 (3G) is not release yet ( I believe only in the UK for now ) ... and it is not even shown on the official Acer page yet either.
You can also read the tech specs here (near bottom of the article):
http://tablet-news.net/2011/05/acer-starts-avalanche-of-tablets-with-acer-iconia-tab-a500/
Hi guys, the latest OTA update will correct the wrong information that is currently in your A500.
I have received my update and it has change to reflect what this system should be:
WIFI, A500
Guys guys guys
They just installed one HC build to both models and namely the 3G version one. All the have to do is change the builds display name and remove the 3G files from the os. Which btw you can do it yourself by renaming them.
and...
Netham45 unicorn is right... You have the A500 it just says it's the A501. The A501 is the 3G model which will someday be released.
i ll maybe wrong but from someone inside acer thailand, i heard that Acer Iconia 501 will be release in Q4 with Acer Iconia Smart... but I wonder that somehow Acer will release some kind of driver to handle 3G via USB dongle... hope
Hey guys,
I bought my Galaxy Tab 10.1v from Vodafone in Germany a few weeks ago. I'm really satisfied, however I was wondering when Samsung will be releasing the 3.1 Update?
P.S. Anybody know some good widgets that work with honeycomb?
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That's what I wanna know too, lol
I assume then, that you are actively developing this yourself?
If not, THIS DOES NOT BELONG IN THE DEVELOPMENT SECTION.
For the love of whatever deity you subscribe to, read the rules.
.. I need coffee.
I was referring to the 3.1 update, not the question about the widgets.
Who knows!! Samsung Belgium are clueless on the subject.
Samsung.nl Support is terrible!
[Q] Checking for updates?
Does your tab check for updates daily if you do that manually?
Mine says now that it last checked on the 19th (It's the 22nd today)
That's 3 days but I have noticed it may even be longer checking for updates.
T.A Blet said:
Samsung.nl Support is terrible!
[Q] Checking for updates?
Does your tab check for updates daily if you do that manually?
Mine says now that it last checked on the 19th (It's the 22nd today)
That's 3 days but I have noticed it may even be longer checking for updates.
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reboot the tablet and then it checks...
What is not clear is whether the tablet has to connected a particukar network. In this case it is Proximus. But I refused to pay these ridiculous monthly charges.
I am on Wifi only, will that make a difference. I have no simcard installed.
Where do I need to ask for support (update)? There is no indication of vodaphone or proximus on my tablet or on the box.
The tablet is bought in Belgium.
Firmware is buke2
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Post from Vodafone Australia - http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5/Tablets/Android-3-1-update/td-p/6487/page/5
Hi guys,
Thanks for your posts. I've escalated your query internally to see if I am able to locate any more information regarding updates for the 10.1v.
You are correct on the accesories. With the range of devices we sell, we're simply not able to consider stocking accessories for all of them. Electronics retailers may have some available, or you could contact Samsung directly regarding any supplier that has purchased 10.1v accessories from them.
I'll get back to you as soon as I can locate information regarding updates for your tablet.
Tim
Community Manager
thzone said:
Where do I need to ask for support (update)? There is no indication of vodaphone or proximus on my tablet or on the box.
The tablet is bought in Belgium.
Firmware is buke2
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There is no Vodafone name on the back of your tablet?
Still no government in Belgium but at least you have one of the newer firmwares.
Does it support Dutch language?
10.1v HC 3.0.1 HRI83BUKD9 10-05-2011
The 10.1v sold in Belgium as a Samsung 10.1v, Vodafone is no where on the back. It has a newer version of FW I think (but still 3.01), by default you can choise Dutch or any other language.
On tweakers.net someone posted tweets from Vodafone NL to Samfirmware that 3.1 is comming but no date.
http://twitter.com/#!/vodafoneNL/status/96878275237904385
http://twitter.com/#!/vodafoneNL/status/96878319676567552
My guess, end of august begin september.
Hi Guys
I have a general question about the update to 3.1 and i am sure one of you guys can give me a awnser quickly
I am from switzerland, and i was in UK some weeks ago and buy there a xoom wifi only version.
My question is simple : The update to 3.1 is this actually only on rollout on US or the already start to dispatch them globaly, or is there a issue that i buy my device in uk but i am now located in switzerland ?
Thank you much
cheers
Mario
Same here
i rooted mine and there's still no update available and im in Egypt but bought miner from the uae
AFAIK, where you live shouldn't matter - the device model you have is what matters.
For example, I re-flashed my Canadian Xoom with the US firmware, and within minutes of booting under the US firmware I was offered the 3.1 update, despite the fact I was living in Canada.
So whenever they release the update for the UK Xoom, you will also receive it. At this time, only the US one is receiving updates, and there are no ETA s to when the rest of the world will.
After much deliberation I decided to get a Xoom. I am located in UK but undecided as to get the UK version or US version. Read on the web that the the US version version is better supported & updates are quicker.
Are they any significant hardware differences between the two versions?
zen123 said:
After much deliberation I decided to get a Xoom. I am located in UK but undecided as to get the UK version or US version. Read on the web that the the US version version is better supported & updates are quicker.
Are they any significant hardware differences between the two versions?
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Are you getting the wifi-only version? then no hardware difference and you can set locale.
If 3G version, there are some differences but I think there may be workarounds.
UK wifi you can flash the US images anyway pretty easier and basically have a US xoom
I bought a brand new UK Xoom from Costco for only £287.98 inc vat. Has 90 day return policy & 2yr warranty. Time to start playing.
at least uk should have 3.1 now...?
not too far behind