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Rogers X10a can now be updated to R2BA020 using SEUS

Good news everyone,
People who have the Rogers X10a can now be updated using SEUS.
1. Download SEUS:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1275980198/Update_Service_Setup-2.10.6.21.exe
2. Follow the onscreen instructions
Happy Updating!

Great News! I hope the devs know about this, so they can update the x10a baseband for the root. This would mean no more audio jack problems for some X10a..s that get root!

Hows the in-call volume? Did it get a boost? Currantly cant hear well when theres noise around.

Is that the 2.1 or just a firmware update? I can't tell since i never got an update
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No 2.1 with this update. All improvements listed in changelog thread present.
Excellent update.
In-call volume marginally improved.
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Wht exactly gets depeted from the phone with
this and how do we prevent it.

Thanks for the heads up! By the way where do I find the change log thread? Where is it exactly?

Did you try rooting it after the update?

@forzanerazzuri
Nothing gets removed. Settings, contacts, email etc stay the same as prior to the update. There are two choices through SEUS. "Update" and "Factory Reset and Update". Choose Update and all remains set-up.
@Zaslav
Changelog thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709650&highlight=changelog

augie7107 said:
@forzanerazzuri
Nothing gets removed. Settings, contacts, email etc stay the same as prior to the update. There are two choices through SEUS. "Update" and "Factory Reset and Update". Choose Update and all remains set-up.
@Zaslav
Changelog thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709650&highlight=changelog
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Great thanks for the help bro. Have a good one!

hey guys so has anyone with a debranded rogers x10a gotten an update this way yet? cuz mine is still saying up to date >_< I have the generic R1FB001 brazil fw from when I debranded...do you think I should rebrand and if so..how? _-_'
Thanks!!

help!! my one is vodafone nz version.i am trying to update it today through US with official process and at the end it says update fail! (please unplug and check your battery level first then try again) but then i found i can power it up but can't get into the system,just stucked after "sony-erricon". what happen??

xchaotiKittenx said:
hey guys so has anyone with a debranded rogers x10a gotten an update this way yet? cuz mine is still saying up to date >_< I have the generic R1FB001 brazil fw from when I debranded...do you think I should rebrand and if so..how? _-_'
Thanks!!
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I swapped my firmware from the R1FB brazillian to the R1FA014 Argentinian and then SEUS recognized an upgrade available.

Great update. Its like a new phone. Love the fade effects. Much faster and the battery is awesome. 5 hours with wifi on and I'm at 91%. Normally id be around 70%. Thanks SE.

Thanks! uabtodd that worked =D just finished charging, i'm excited to see the battery difference =D

uabtodd said:
I swapped my firmware from the R1FB brazillian to the R1FA014 Argentinian and then SEUS recognized an upgrade available.
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Thanks for that. I went from AR firmware to BR. Then switched back to Rogers for the update. Ill debrand again using AR then

Battery life is definitely better, though I wish I was getting the kind of life others seem to get. before the update, I would take phone off charger at about 6am and by lunch time would be at 20%, have to charge it up at work just to make sure it would make it home before dieing. Today, after update, I took it off charger at 6am and i just now plugged it up to charge at 5% (9:30 pm). At least now it makes it through the day without a midday recharge.

I'm pissed, I did the update, everything went fine. Everything was normal. However, the software was telling me that there was another update available, right after I updated. So I let it run again. Turns out that second update, whatever it was, did a hard reset to my phone and I lost everything... Software now tells me my phone is up to date, thanks a**hole!
I'm gonna call Rogers telling them i'm pissed and I'll have to use half of my monthly's allowed date to reinstall everything because of their update.. I only have 150mb on my data plan, no wifi at home (wifi modem/router died 2 weeks ago) I'll see if they do something for me...

You should use the Sony Sync every few days and back up all your important stuff to their free online storage....I always do just in case

Wow just bricked my phone doing this.
When I used SEUS it downloaded the thing, then as it was installing it gave an error and canceled
Any help?
Going to call SE tomorrow

Did Acer pull the 3.1 update? (update: YES)

Yesterday my tablet offered to update, but it failed the update - tried twice. The only thing I've done is root the tablet, I haven't uninstalled any default apps or anything.
I figured no big deal I'd try at work from my development machine today where I could unroot it and check adb logs and such.
Today I check for updates and I get "Your device is up to date" but I'm still on 3.0.1.
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Checked the devel forum and found that this appears to be the case - they pulled the update and promise a new build tomorrow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158359

hmmm, I wonder if it's anything to do with getting kicked out of the browser on a regular basis since I installed 3.1. And maybe the laggy keyboard?

so.. what'll happen if you successfully updated and aren't having any problems?

Seems like nothing if you already have 3.1 installed successfully... My tablet is still on 3.1 with no issues there.

I got a message to update to 3.1 today and have tried 3 times to apply the update, failed each time. I have unrooted, factory reset, and still failed. I am hoping that it is on ACER's end and not something in my tab.
My tablet is back to stock and still only gets 1/4 of the way through the application of the update before getting the orange ! in a triangle.
I spoke to ACER yesterday. They said there is a known problem with the 3.1 update and they should be releasing a new one soon. I asked how soon, but got no response. Once I got the update notification today, I thought maybe it was the new one?? Guess not.
Model: A500
Version: 3.0.1
Kernal: 2.6.36.3-00001-g9b3ce2b
Build: 1.104.02_COM_GEN1
EDIT: I am in ATL and bought my tablet from BestBuy in Kennesaw GA opening weekend.
Any advice?

I lost my opportunity to install 4.010.08. Two days ago I got the notice of an update. I tried to hold off as I wanted to see if I could capture the update and share it with others. After I got off work the next day and with some alogcat info I tried to check for updates and it was gone. Now I'm stuck on 3. 01 still. Hopefully they push out the update again as this time ill be ready.
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I, also, am having no operating system issues with 3.1. Overdrive Media Console has gone flakey with respect to audiobooks, but I was blaming that on OMC, not 3.1. I was very surprised to learn that Acer pulled the update. This begs the question, of course, what will happen with regard to the new update for those of us who successfully updated to 3.1? I had no problems and I had a rooted tablet, but had not made any other modifications.
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cybermage1 said:
Yesterday my tablet offered to update, but it failed the update - tried twice. The only thing I've done is root the tablet, I haven't uninstalled any default apps or anything.
I figured no big deal I'd try at work from my development machine today where I could unroot it and check adb logs and such.
Today I check for updates and I get "Your device is up to date" but I'm still on 3.0.1.
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Checked the devel forum and found that this appears to be the case - they pulled the update and promise a new build tomorrow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158359
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Is there a source other than what someone on XDA has "said"?
People lie. I'm not saying the original user lied but I've already seen a few posts linking to that one claiming along the lines, that 'Acer has said they pulled the update' when there is absolutely no official source.
The update has worked and is working for many of us. A friend of mine also got an update yesterday, which doesn't fall in line with the update being 'pulled' by Acer.
As you can see, many of us are getting different builds. What I SUSPECT is the case, is people are rooting and changing their build.props and it's confusing the update procedure on some units. People who don't know the ups and downs of rooting have done just that. They've switched files and components, wpa supplicant files etc. and noone knows the exact process that the device/software users to grab an update. This is just complete speculation on my part, I updated fine and so did a friend of mine that owns it. I did not root, he did not root. We both got the same build of 3.1 and he got his weeks after I got mine.
The point of my message is this, post rumor or something in the title so people don't just read your message and run with it. Because down the line, people are going to quote your thread as well and then lots of people will think "Acer pulled the update!, what's wrong with the one it put out originally!?" and that isn't necessarily the actual case.

Neoprimal said:
Is there a source other than what someone on XDA has "said"?
People lie. I'm not saying the original user lied but I've already seen a few posts linking to that one claiming along the lines, that 'Acer has said they pulled the update' when there is absolutely no official source.
The update has worked and is working for many of us. A friend of mine also got an update yesterday, which doesn't fall in line with the update being 'pulled' by Acer.
As you can see, many of us are getting different builds. What I SUSPECT is the case, is people are rooting and changing their build.props and it's confusing the update procedure on some units. People who don't know the ups and downs of rooting have done just that. They've switched files and components, wpa supplicant files etc. and noone knows the exact process that the device/software users to grab an update. This is just complete speculation on my part, I updated fine and so did a friend of mine that owns it. I did not root, he did not root. We both got the same build of 3.1 and he got his weeks after I got mine.
The point of my message is this, post rumor or something in the title so people don't just read your message and run with it. Because down the line, people are going to quote your thread as well and then lots of people will think "Acer pulled the update!, what's wrong with the one it put out originally!?" and that isn't necessarily the actual case.
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It does explain how I was able to get the update days ago, but now cannot.

Quick question: If the "No update Your device is up to date" window somehow managed to appear thousands of times in a relatively short period of time, is it possible that it will permanently burn itself into my display? Thanks for your help. (lol)

I'm not rooted, didn't change at all my A500 and yet can't update my tablet. "your device is up to date"
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zolhof said:
I'm not rooted, didn't change at all my A500 and yet can't update my tablet. "your device is up to date"
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App
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Be patient young padowan....it will come. Or use a ROM like I did. 3.1 working flawlessly.

TFordham said:
Be patient young padowan....it will come. Or use a ROM like I did. 3.1 working flawlessly.
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Which rom do you suggest?
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rorytmeadows said:
It does explain how I was able to get the update days ago, but now cannot.
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It absolutely does not. This happens on phones as well. If your device is showing an update and you decide to factory reset or even reboot before you download the update, there is a possibility that you're moved down a bit in the server queue.
It's very rare that it happen on a reboot, but it is def. possible if you do a factory reset. Any number of things can explain a stalled update, it doesn't at all mean Acer pulled it.
I'm still waiting for an official source...nothing so far on Acer's FB or anything like that. If anyone could provide one, that'd be great.

I just bought my new A500 yesterday. It is not rooted. When I connected to my home network for the first time, I received a message telling me that an update was available. I assumed it was the 3.1 that everyone was talking about. It downloaded and installed with nary a hitch. I got confirmation of successful update. After the update, I realized that I was having some of the same issues that others were talking about, namely a dodgy keyboard and the inability to activate CAPS Lock. It is then that I discovered that I had NOT received the 3.1 upgrade, but rather, something below. Here is what I found when I looked at Settings > About device.
Android Version: 3.0.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.36.3
Build Number: ACER_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1
Whatever version this is, it too is not quite ready for prime time. I hope they release a reliable update soon!

That is the Build that I had to be at before I was moved to Build Number ACER_A500_4.010.08_COM_GEN2 and VER 3.1.
Good luck with your new A500 hope you like it as much as I like mine.

ok, i just got off the phone with a senior acer tech, yes and actual technician not from india. So this should put your mind at ease. Acer sold more units then they expected and it resulted in google not having enough server to service all of the android devices. So for example acer put out 4 million units but there is only 3.7 million on the google registery as of yet. all the people including my self that have 2 units and one updated and on didn't will have to wait a little. PS the 3.1 update is loaded with bugs as well. Don't think it's the holy grail.
problems with 3.1 are less then 3.0.1 but they are there like random closes, slow downs even though it's doing nothing, late coming out of sleep and wifi issues and still no support for external hard drive, and most keyboards don't work.
all in all if you don't have it yet it's coming, if you do well wish and hope for 3.2 update soon like me

mnaderi said:
PS the 3.1 update is loaded with bugs as well. Don't think it's the holy grail.
problems with 3.1 are less then 3.0.1 but they are there like random closes, slow downs even though it's doing nothing, late coming out of sleep and wifi issues and still no support for external hard drive, and most keyboards don't work.
all in all if you don't have it yet it's coming, if you do well wish and hope for 3.2 update soon like me
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You're kidding - and after I got right royally slapped for saying exactly the same thing a month ago.
Just proves this place is chock full of fanbois.. (them, not you)

lolz @ mnaderi. my experience has been completely opposite. i've been on 3.1 for about a week now and it's waaaaay better than 3.0.1. the browser is much smoother and rarely ever force closes. hooked up my keyboard and mouse, no issues at all. hdmi out to my 1080p tv. everything is working great. i will admit it does have a few bugs here and there but compared to 3.0.1 it is a very nice improvement. i've had far less issues. i'm even using the stock launcher because i can resize the widgets now. was using launcher pro previously. all in all, a great update. still waiting for my mom's iconia to say its ready to be updated to 3.1. got the 1.141 update last night.
btw, i've never rooted my iconia. these things are too new, it's not worth rooting right now because the development is so weak. i'll give it another 6 months when we start seeing some really nice custom ROM's from some of the amazing developers on xda.

tekmoe said:
lolz @ mnaderi. my experience has been completely opposite. i've been on 3.1 for about a week now and it's waaaaay better than 3.0.1. the browser is much smoother and rarely ever force closes. hooked up my keyboard and mouse, no issues at all. hdmi out to my 1080p tv. everything is working great. i will admit it does have a few bugs here and there but compared to 3.0.1 it is a very nice improvement. i've had far less issues. i'm even using the stock launcher because i can resize the widgets now. was using launcher pro previously. all in all, a great update. still waiting for my mom's iconia to say its ready to be updated to 3.1. got the 1.141 update last night.
btw, i've never rooted my iconia. these things are too new, it's not worth rooting right now because the development is so weak. i'll give it another 6 months when we start seeing some really nice custom ROM's from some of the amazing developers on xda.
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I agree that development is weak, but I root for getting rid of ads and access to all folders (and a restart button on screen).

Any Canadians get OTA 3.1?

I have a 32GB with Firmware version 1.016.05_COM_GEN1 and I still have no OTA update when I check in the settings, anyone have this version get an update yet?

Got mine in Saskatchewan.. 32GB model purchased at BestBuy... Had to manually trigger the update though it didn't prompt me.

Thats wierd, mine still has no update when I check for updates. Guess I'll have to do the CWM way.

I had the update last night but then I haven't had any prompt for it today.

i just got the iconia yesterday from staples. Checked for updates and there is nothing yet. Some people are speculating that it's going by serial number.
Anyone know if this is true?

I'm still on 1.016.05 as well (32GB). Got my tablet about 2 weeks ago from Staples. No updates, never rooted or anything. I'm giving it a few more days before I try a manual upgrade.

Hi, I bought it at BestBuy in edmonton.
Just bought, I received an update to 1.139.04 (or 1.139.01 don't remember).
Three days ago I received the honeycomb 3.1 by OTA. Then... a strange thing
I had some problem so I lost all photos (my fault), so I returned back to the 3.01 (I did a backup before the update to 3.1) to try to recover the photos.
Then I was going to update a second time to 3.1 by OTA... but I couldn't!! My A500 was up to date!!! I still waiting a clarification...
PS
could some of you send me the original, stock recovery image (recovery.img)? Thank you very much

Picked one of these up today. Have checked for updates, but no updates available so far?

apparently there is an issue with the update not working properly and it has been postponed until tomorrow...

Got it here in Toronto.
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For those that got the update, do you remember what build you were on prior to the update? Was anyone on 1.016.05 or something similar?

That was the build I was on when I bought it. I'm on 1.139.05 now. Regretted not taking the ota update for hc3.1.

I asked Acer why I was still on 1.016.05. Ignoring 3.1, I wanted to know why I never received a more recent 3.0.1 build such as 1.139.05 (which seems to be standard for Canada).
Their response was, "We are unable to determine why your unit has an older build and is not able to update. This is not a known issue." They suggest I do a factory reset. This isn't a big deal to me, the only thing I'm a bit concerned about is Angry Birds progress .
I'm wondering if anyone else is still on 1.016.05 in Canada, and am also wondering if anyone that installed 4.010.22_COM_GEN1 from vache's post in this forum have got any subsequent upgrades in Canada. (Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159443)
I have kept my A500 stock and unrooted, and prefer to leave it that way for now. Thanks.

Haggis70 said:
I asked Acer why I was still on 1.016.05. Ignoring 3.1, I wanted to know why I never received a more recent 3.0.1 build such as 1.139.05 (which seems to be standard for Canada).
Their response was, "We are unable to determine why your unit has an older build and is not able to update. This is not a known issue." They suggest I do a factory reset. This isn't a big deal to me, the only thing I'm a bit concerned about is Angry Birds progress .
I'm wondering if anyone else is still on 1.016.05 in Canada, and am also wondering if anyone that installed 4.010.22_COM_GEN1 from vache's post in this forum have got any subsequent upgrades in Canada. (Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159443)
I have kept my A500 stock and unrooted, and prefer to leave it that way for now. Thanks.
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there's an app to backup your AB progress, its in the market and free
as for the update, i got mine 7-10 days ago and (after i fixed all my mods) update no hassles.

lelemar said:
Hi, I bought it at BestBuy in edmonton.
Just bought, I received an update to 1.139.04 (or 1.139.01 don't remember).
Three days ago I received the honeycomb 3.1 by OTA. Then... a strange thing
I had some problem so I lost all photos (my fault), so I returned back to the 3.01 (I did a backup before the update to 3.1) to try to recover the photos.
Then I was going to update a second time to 3.1 by OTA... but I couldn't!! My A500 was up to date!!! I still waiting a clarification...
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could some of you send me the original, stock recovery image (recovery.img)? Thank you very much
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That is extremely unusual. Once you're on 3.1, a factory reset should have kept you on 3.1. What I'm thinking is, perhaps you didn't pay full attention and assumed you went to 3.1 but that the update was an incremental one. That is, you went to another build of 3.0.1. Those on 1.016.x still have to go to 1.39.05, this is the version that gets updated to 3.1. I suspect that's what happened to you and you thought you got 3.1 but it wasn't.
All you have to do is wait, it will come.

Neoprimal said:
That is extremely unusual. Once you're on 3.1, a factory reset should have kept you on 3.1. What I'm thinking is, perhaps you didn't pay full attention and assumed you went to 3.1 but that the update was an incremental one. That is, you went to another build of 3.0.1. Those on 1.016.x still have to go to 1.39.05, this is the version that gets updated to 3.1. I suspect that's what happened to you and you thought you got 3.1 but it wasn't.
All you have to do is wait, it will come.
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I'm at 1.39.05 on my unit as well. The 3.1 OTA release has been MIA for at least a week now and nobody knows for sure when it's going to be available again. One user stated that Acer told him September which I hope isn't true. I really like my A500 and I think it's one of the best android tablets available even though most reviews seem biased against it. The 3.1 update has been a real sore point with this tablet though....
Rob

update 03.25.12

today my tab ran an system update about 300mb long can anyone tell me what it was for? I dont see any differance with the version number im still on 3.2

depends on how old is your tab, or should say when you bought it, it could be sitting turned off and only see the updates now.

Nope had the tab for about 6months use it every day ,I'm guessing I'm the lone one updated odd...
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well we have two acer a501s on rogers and they both got updated yesterday evening, and we use 'em everyday. i thought it was ICS but it remained on 3.2.

I have an A500 and got the update also, still sitting at 3.2.1 rooted.

[Q] ICS still no update in UK Acer fail

I was under the impression that the roll out for the update should end today the 4th may why has my tab not been updated does anybody no when all the a500 tabs across the world should get the OTA update is there a end date just like the start date

I'm also rocking a UK A500 and still no ics update. Got a reply from Acer Support UK telling me to do a factory reset if I'm not getting the update even after installing the Enhancement software. Right now,I'm done trying to get the update OTA. I'll wait till I get the chance to root the device then install a stable working custom rom,though might take me a three months before I get to it. As I've heard,custom roms do require patience
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A500 in DK still no ICS either
This plain sucks

Try to wipe the system, is easy - hold down the volume up, keep ... hold down the power button, hold, and when appears ACER, cringe-screen lock back and forth .... see the caption in the upper left corner of the screen, the tablet automatically goes into reboot and as soon as appears ACER, pinch and hold the power button to turn off completely devaysa .... then repeat the whole procedure twice more. After the last wipe carve plate holding the power button, and from off his run on the firmware of the stock by holding the volume down rekaveri power button ... update.zip course you should already be on the microSD root. After the firmware again and then do a wipe already use 3.2.1 ... Next install ICONIA TAB Update Enhancement and wait for the arrival of ICS.

I heard the update was pulled out as there were a lot of complaints, not sure if this is true...though.

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I heard the update was pulled out as there were a lot of complaints, not sure if this is true...though.
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Where did you hear this? I've not seen any statement from Acer regarding this if they have they should atleast inform there customers can you post a link to where you seen this thanks

Exactly, Acer needs to communicate with customers in order to know what's going on cos right now, a lot of ppl are in the dark concerning this update
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nasimdejai said:
I'm also rocking a UK A500 and still no ics update. Got a reply from Acer Support UK telling me to do a factory reset if I'm not getting the update even after installing the Enhancement software. Right now,I'm done trying to get the update OTA. I'll wait till I get the chance to root the device then install a stable working custom rom,though might take me a three months before I get to it. As I've heard,custom roms do require patience
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Took me all of an hour to go from stock to rom. Its really not that hard.
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Got my UK OTA update to ICS this morning,Dont know wkat all the fuss is about,seems like a non event to me,only difference noticed sofar is screen resolution appears to be higher.

Jeez, didn't think my tab would receive the update. Got it a few mins ago and everything seems to work without issues.
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hi everyone,
just received this update version in Australia and it seems to be fine, no issues at all with WiFi or home screen, have tested all the apps and seems to be good.
i noticed acer withdraw all the updates for about a week, which i think they went back and fixed all the bugs in the package then re-released it just recently again.
so from my end all good to update to this version with this file name from acer.
Acer_A500_041.203.01_COM_GEN1
thanks!

All I can say is your bloody lucky...... its the 14th May here and STILL no ICS update. Seriously thinking of selling the bloody thing and switching to a different brand.....Acer's customer support is non existant.

I also think your lucky, I am thinking of going back to Honeycomb, wifi comes on when it decides, some apps do not run, cant see any improvements in ICS ota.

al2052 said:
I also think your lucky, I am thinking of going back to Honeycomb, wifi comes on when it decides, some apps do not run, cant see any improvements in ICS ota.
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If you are experiencing issues after an ICS upgrade then you should carry out a factory reset (as stated many times in here). I updated to ICS three weeks ago and am experiencing absolutely no issues whatsoever.

If you are experiencing issues after an ICS upgrade then you should carry out a factory reset (as stated many times in here). I updated to ICS three weeks ago and am experiencing absolutely no issues whatsoever.
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Done that prior to ICS download,unfortunately it took me days to reload over 100 apps including games that required to be re downloaded, tried backup but that only backed up original apk,so looking into a backup prog that will give me more before trying again, any suggestions