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Hi guys!
I dont know if its better to root my xoom (so I can use sd, better kernel, etc...) or to wait the official 3.1 euro update (when it will be available????) before doing the root
any suggestion will be appreciated...
thx!
Well I guess sd card support/speed enhancements isn't worth it or you would have rooted already.
Hi,
I rooted mine and put the 3.1 US update on following the 3g in five steps method. I can tell you that along with the Tiamat kernel is like a new device, so much quicker and smoother.
the only thing i see against doing the us 3.1 update is you get the us market place in which u lose the eu apps since its all regional. but apart from that its the best thing ive done to my xoom
True but you can get everything through the web market.
3.1 ? when ?
hi,
i have rooted my 3g uk xoom and im glad i did so as i always require root and always will require root !
however - i have not yet upgraded to 3.1 because i feel the ",,in 5 steps " method seems to be a little inconsistent, some folk reporting 3g issues etc.
i so badly want 3.1 but im just hoping motorola do the right thing and release it or at least give us a release date, i can even wait a month or 2 if i know its on the way.
so if your reading this and you are in the uk and you have used the ",,,in 5 steps" method please share your findings, is 3g working well, do you get 'E' or 'H' or '3G' or whatever?>?
thanks.
ps- come on Moto' where the heck is the euro 3.1 update ?? news please ??
root, next question haha
Linnyuk said:
Hi,
I rooted mine and put the 3.1 US update on following the 3g in five steps method. I can tell you that along with the Tiamat kernel is like a new device, so much quicker and smoother.
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hi, i have a xoom 3g UK as well.. i am desperate for 3.1, which is the five steps method you are referring to?
i would like to try that on mine as well.
thanks.
Thx for all of your answers!
Im downloading now files to root my xoom! ;-) I really need it
...but I think Ill update to 3.1 later...
qwerp_ said:
hi, i have a xoom 3g UK as well.. i am desperate for 3.1, which is the five steps method you are referring to?
i would like to try that on mine as well.
thanks.
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in development section : here
i think these problem such as sd and so on will be settled down soon or later.
davidebeatrice said:
Thx for all of your answers!
Im downloading now files to root my xoom! ;-) I really need it
...but I think Ill update to 3.1 later...
in development section : here
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Thanks...
I am now updated on 3.1, and I can only say, hell yeah. If you don,t root it, no point using it.
A different view. Is like you go into a library computer where all things are locked down. You can only do what they tell you. What you want is administrator access where you use full potential out of it...
qwerp_ said:
Thanks...
I am now updated on 3.1, and I can only say, hell yeah. If you don,t root it, no point using it.
A different view. Is like you go into a library computer where all things are locked down. You can only do what they tell you. What you want is administrator access where you use full potential out of it...
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Yes!
done And Im very happy! ;-)
UK 3g 3.0.1 xoom
Guys; I've posted elsewhere, but you look like you've probably done what I've asked about. Can I ask for a link to the 5 steps method? (I've searched everywhere and I'm now more confused than when I started.) Have any of you tried tiamat with 3.0.1 in order to get cifs or sd card support? Success? Or did you use another method altogether?
Cheers for any answers!!
EDIT: seen the link to the 5 step method - however - anyone used tiamat with it?
mmsson said:
Guys; I've posted elsewhere, but you look like you've probably done what I've asked about. Can I ask for a link to the 5 steps method? (I've searched everywhere and I'm now more confused than when I started.) Have any of you tried tiamat with 3.0.1 in order to get cifs or sd card support? Success? Or did you use another method altogether?
Cheers for any answers!!
EDIT: seen the link to the 5 step method - however - anyone used tiamat with it?
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Yes tiamat is working fine on 3.1, I got it running 1,7 ghz on my xoom euro 3g and so far i have had no issues with the 3g connection.
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Whoops - I meant to ask if anyone had tiamat working on 3g uk xoom with 3.0.1.... Thanks!
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
KC
kingcrabb said:
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
KC
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Is it a wifi-only or a 3G?
kingcrabb said:
I just got my Canadian xoom. It has 3.1 but I need 3.2 to run a app. How do I do this? I can not seem to find out how to do it.
Thanks
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I would suggest going the custom rom route. This is the one that I installed, and I am so happy that I did: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203635
You'll need to first install CWM via fastboot. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
okantomi said:
Is it a wifi-only or a 3G?
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It is likely a wifi xoom, as nobody here sells 3G xooms.
masterslacker said:
I would suggest going the custom rom route. This is the one that I installed, and I am so happy that I did: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1203635
You'll need to first install CWM via fastboot. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
It is likely a wifi xoom, as nobody here sells 3G xooms.
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Thanks for the answer...well, it looks like you answered his question, as well.
how about a patched 3.1 update for the Canadian Xoom? Out yet?
Keep in mind Netflix will no longer work
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It is wifi. That stinks about netflix but I am using it for business. It really bothers me that there is one app I need and the reason I got it and in Canada we only and just got 3.1 and I have to have 3.2. Thanks for the help. Keep your fingers crossed.
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It is wifi. That stinks about netflix but I am using it for business. It really bothers me that there is one app I need and the reason I got it and in Canada we only and just got 3.1 and I have to have 3.2. Thanks for the help. Keep your fingers crossed.
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What is the application that you need to use, that requires 3.2 on your Xoom?
MitchRapp said:
how about a patched 3.1 update for the Canadian Xoom? Out yet?
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I don't know if this will come out anytime soon, if at all. Remember 3.1 came out for US Xooms back in May (yes, 3 months ago!), followed by the 3.2 update in July. Source codes haven't been released yet, so rom cooking is not easy to do right now. So far, only the Tiamat team have been doing it, and I'll say that they have done an amazing job given what's available. They have designed a universal rom, that works with Wifi and 3G Xooms, both US and international models
The problem with the official Canadian 3.1 update is that it seems to be a mix of the US 3.1 and 3.2 updates. There are features, like the external sdcard, which are in the Canadian 3.1 update, but weren't available in the US until 3.2 update. So I would be very cautious about trying to "patch" the Canadian 3.1 firmware with anything from other sources as there is going to be some compatibility issues.
Honestly, I wouldn't wait on any kind of patches to come out for Canadian-only firmware. I flashed my Xoom with US firmware back at the end of May, and I am so happy that I did it, as I have been getting the latest and greatest custom roms/kernels/etc since then.
It has Sd card support I'll have to give it a try. I might be able to release a deoxed zipalinged update flash. Not sure if I'll have time but I'll try.
any chance we can get an A501 Section apart from the A500 section... or at least put it as a subsection. would be nice also just picked up my A501 today its at honeycomb 3.0.1 is there a 3.2 update out yet??
timelord83 said:
any chance we can get an a501 section apart from the a500 section... Or at least put it as a subsection. Would be nice also just picked up my a501 today its at honeycomb 3.0.1 is there a 3.2 update out yet??
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+1.
Yes. ...
It's been asked of the mods literally dozens of times, same for the A100. Their lack of action would indicate the answer is "No".
Timelord83 said:
any chance we can get an A501 Section apart from the A500 section... or at least put it as a subsection. would be nice also just picked up my A501 today its at honeycomb 3.0.1 is there a 3.2 update out yet??
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Or setup a flag to give the indication A501/A500/A50x ?
FloatingFatMan said:
It's been asked of the mods literally dozens of times, same for the A100. Their lack of action would indicate the answer is "No".
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There lack of action only makes me think they need a proper nudging. The A501 seems like a whole different animal to me.
Why if they use the same roms? I understand the a100 but not the a500.
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gmfeny said:
Why if they use the same roms? I understand the a100 but not the a500.
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The A501 has the 4G HSPA+ module in it. other than that i am no sure but as there is no CLEAR differential in the A500 section its hard to know what works with what and what will brick it. And as far as i can tell doesn't have any updates YET. so its still sitting pretty at Honeycomb 3.0.1. i keep manually checking for updates but it keeps saying its up to date.
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The A501 has the 4G HSPA+ module in it. other than that i am no sure but as there is no CLEAR differential in the A500 section its hard to know what works with what and what will brick it. And as far as i can tell doesn't have any updates YET. so its still sitting pretty at Honeycomb 3.0.1. i keep manually checking for updates but it keeps saying its up to date.
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Wrong, it has 3.2 as well. A500 rom on A501 will work, except it will disable 3G builtin module.
Well as I use the 3g module that's bad and just cuz the from works but disables the fundamental diffrence only reinfoeces my point. But according to the Acer site and att there is no offical 3.2 ota for the A501
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Timelord83 said:
Well as I use the 3g module that's bad and just cuz the from works but disables the fundamental diffrence only reinfoeces my point. But according to the Acer site and att there is no offical 3.2 ota for the A501
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You can download 3.2 kernel from Acer site, and 3.2 roms from the packages thread, plus many users got the update. I myself received a 3.2 iconia from service, but I had to send it back.
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I agree with this idea. We are confused a little bit.
cm0901 said:
You can download 3.2 kernel from Acer site, and 3.2 roms from the packages thread, plus many users got the update. I myself received a 3.2 iconia from service, but I had to send it back.
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well me in north eastern USA cannot get the OTA that might be available in other countries. my tablet at 3.0.1 says its up to date no matter if i am connected to wifi or 4g.. and my local ATT guys say they don't have any OTA's for it YET. acer doesn't offer an OS update off the site and until i get used to the tablet i won't installing any custom roms.
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well me in north eastern USA cannot get the OTA that might be available in other countries. my tablet at 3.0.1 says its up to date no matter if i am connected to wifi or 4g.. and my local ATT guys say they don't have any OTA's for it YET. acer doesn't offer an OS update off the site and until i get used to the tablet i won't installing any custom roms.
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I'd just like to point out that, if you install the 3.2 FOTA once you get it, you won't be installing any custom ROMs THEN, either.
The new bootloader isn't unlocked, and I don't think the EUU we have is for the A501...
FloatingFatMan said:
The new bootloader isn't unlocked, and I don't think the EUU we have is for the A501...
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EUUs_SBK_Acer_A501_0.017.01_PA_ATT is intended for the A501, but is a very early image.
I also think the A500 EEU should work fine, you would just have to use an A501 ROM after to enable the 3G chip (hopefully, the bootloader isn't hardware specific).
Yet I haven't confirmation from someone with A501.
FloatingFatMan said:
I'd just like to point out that, if you install the 3.2 FOTA once you get it, you won't be installing any custom ROMs THEN, either.
The new bootloader isn't unlocked, and I don't think the EUU we have is for the A501...
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ugh its like my atrix all over again.. Locked Bootloaders are to stop us modders only and its Dumb as **** IMO. but whatever we will find a way around it we always do.
Would love an A501 section or subsection. We have 3.2 OTA in Australia.
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Timelord83 said:
well me in north eastern USA cannot get the OTA that might be available in other countries. my tablet at 3.0.1 says its up to date no matter if i am connected to wifi or 4g.. and my local ATT guys say they don't have any OTA's for it YET. acer doesn't offer an OS update off the site and until i get used to the tablet i won't installing any custom roms.
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Can't you download official OTA from the packages thread, put it in sdcard, reboot in recovery and install it?
Just trying to help
A501 working great with lightning 1.0.4 + patch 501, and kernel thor 3.7
specific topic would be really great for newbies ^^
in Thailand, now can upgrade from 3.01 to 3.2
Acer has updated their website with launch dates for ICS. Looks like they will roll ICS out on April 27 for US / Canada.
Check the Acer website for the update, I can't seem to post the link. Finally we have what we need.
Was able to post link .......
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14634
dave_w_h said:
Acer has updated their website with launch dates for ICS. Looks like they will roll ICS out on April 27 for US / Canada.
Check the Acer website for the update, I can't seem to post the link. Finally we have what we need.
Was able to post link .......
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14634
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Finally something official. Thanks!
A501 owners might not be too happy though. But thats where XDA comes in
Finally.
Finally... Although I wanted it to be a surprise, after all the wait.
Tablet PCs Acer's A100 and A500 tablets getting Ice Cream Sandwich on April 27th
"With April nearly over, it's high time Acer came clean on when exactly its promised Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for the A100 and A500 would land. Today the company did just that, revealing that US owners of either tablet can opt-in for their frozen makeovers starting on the 27th. Bad news if you're rocking AT&T's variant of the latter though, as the listing on the company's support page for the A501 says "no update planned." Those not tied Ma Bell can expect Acer's skin -- including that ring launcher -- grafted onto Google's latest, much like the A200's ICS upgrade back in February. Already pumped? Go ahead and bookmark that source link. Do it, we won't judge."
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/a...ets-ICS-april/
better late than never
A500 ICS-udate for german users in late april confirmed
I've got the following mail from support.
Antwort (Acer Online-Unterstützungscenter) - 18/04/2012 13:42
A : Das Update auf Android 4.0 ist für Ende April geplant. Allerdings gibt es hierzu noch keinen genauen Termin.
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The update to Android 4.0 is planned for late April. However, there is still no exact date for this purpose.
Well, lets hope Acer has solved the Tegra driver issues that have plagued other devices running ICS like the Asus Transformer. We shall soon see.
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I am currently running the leaked version of the 4.0.3 when it first was available. I flashed it so I have no root, etc. Now that the update is coming out, will I be able to flash right over it, or do I need to root and downgrade back to 3.2.1 to be able to update to the official 4.0.3? I highly doubt I will get a OTA if Im already running the leaked 4.0.3 right? Please advise. I ask because I cant seem to find the official 3.2.1 rom and a working link for the drivers and such to be able to downgrade it.
t3chn0s1s said:
Well, lets hope Acer has solved the Tegra driver issues that have plagued other devices running ICS like the Asus Transformer. We shall soon see.
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Huh? Seems that the leaked ICS roms for the A500 had no such problems with tegra 2 unless I missed something.
Cannot find a date for us in the UK or Europe
I don't know specifically about the UK, but I guess it's just going to be the same as for Europe.
For France the website "Les Numériques" said it's starting tomorrow until the 27th of april.
http://www.lesnumeriques.com/tablet...-jour-android-4-0-ics-en-approche-n24110.html
I don't know their source, but it looks that the update started yesterday for the A100 and when we look at the Acer America's planning there is a two-day delay between the A100 ICS release and the A500 ICS release, so it seems possible for it to roll out from tomorrow on.
ahahhahahahahaha!!!!!
Finally !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im now F*cking love you man for tell us about it
im sure that all the a500 owners are wait to long for it
UniSonBBS said:
I am currently running the leaked version of the 4.0.3 when it first was available. I flashed it so I have no root, etc. Now that the update is coming out, will I be able to flash right over it, or do I need to root and downgrade back to 3.2.1 to be able to update to the official 4.0.3? I highly doubt I will get a OTA if Im already running the leaked 4.0.3 right? Please advise. I ask because I cant seem to find the official 3.2.1 rom and a working link for the drivers and such to be able to downgrade it.
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Its very unknown what will happen. If you will even get a fota notice to update or not. then if you do get the notice will it install. will it fail due to unknown version. I WOULD SAY if you are pushed the update Proceed with caution. But if there is a boot loader unlock mech in the update as expected They may not do the data checking as in the past boot loaders..
SO The answer in short is NOBODY KNOWS Until its OUT.
Hope this lack of information is Helpful.
erica_renee said:
Its very unknown what will happen. If you will even get a fota notice to update or not. then if you do get the notice will it install. will it fail due to unknown version. I WOULD SAY if you are pushed the update Proceed with caution. But if there is a boot loader unlock mech in the update as expected They may not do the data checking as in the past boot loaders..
SO The answer in short is NOBODY KNOWS Until its OUT.
Hope this lack of information is Helpful.
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Sounds good to me. Not that the leak isn't any good, just would rather have the official if I don't plan on rooting anyways. I'll wait and see if I read about nightmares or sucess.
Thanks for your reply
I just read on twitter (@Acer_NL) that tomorrow Acer will start unrolling official ICS for all Dutch owners. Maybe some devs could look into this..
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I remember my last update was from a link, not automatically pushed to my device. So as soon as an official update is available, I think no matter where you are, you eventually will get it. I don't mind to wait a month or so more, but a definite time table makes me feel settled that we will get that.
dilanopro said:
I just read on twitter (@Acer_NL) that tomorrow Acer will start unrolling official ICS for all Dutch owners. Maybe some devs could look into this..
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You guys know a lot more about this stuff then I do. Im only good at following instructions. Rooted many things and many custom roms, just not on the a500. Just the leak and that's nothing special as all I did was flash the stock rom. I'll wait to hear from the pros.
Update to ICS rolls out in Belgium today!
Bloodflame said:
Finally something official. Thanks!
A501 owners might not be too happy though. But thats where XDA comes in
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Doh we 501 owners already have official 501 leak
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hi
i just bought a new atrix from a guy and i look in the about info and find it is for bell mobility in Canada. what i am concerned about is is being able to update to ICS when they release the update.
i am in the usa and on the att network
bell may not even offer it. what should i expect. thanks
ps i want the official motorola update only.
thank you for your help
I wouldn't worry because we're not getting ics. If it was going to come out it would have had a leak by now.
And fyi you should never use a stock from anyways, go get neutrino or epinters.
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Haxornator said:
I wouldn't worry because we're not getting ics. If it was going to come out it would have had a leak by now.
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nope.avi
Just because nothing's been leaked it doesn't mean that we aren't getting the update. I just means that nothing's been leaked.
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And fyi you should never use a stock from anyways, go get neutrino or epinters.
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That's just stupid.
First of all, you can't tell people what to do.
Second of all, many important parts of custom ROMs wouldn't even exist if it wasn't for stock.
Plus, you're missing the point entirely.
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That's just stupid.
First of all, you can't tell people what to do.
Second of all, many important parts of custom ROMs wouldn't even exist if it wasn't for stock.
Plus, you're missing the point entirely.
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stock runs really well imo rooted or unlocked with kernel's one of the smoothest roms are based off stock. agreed ravilor?
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stock runs really well imo rooted or unlocked with kernel's one of the smoothest roms are based off stock. agreed ravilor?
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Don't know, I don't actually run stock, but I do recognize its importance.
BTW it's ravilov.
No, you will not be able to update to ICS even if you're running under AT&T network. The Bell Atrix 4G which is an international version of the Atrix is not the same phone as the AT&T version. Best bet is to unlock your phone and either flash one of the existing ICS or Jelly Bean ROM's, or wait for an official release and hopefully a stock one or a ROM based on the stock one will exist.
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No, you will not be able to update to ICS even if you're running under AT&T network. The Bell Atrix 4G which is an international version of the Atrix is not the same phone as the AT&T version. Best bet is to unlock your phone and either flash one of the existing ICS or Jelly Bean ROM's, or wait for an official release and hopefully a stock one or a ROM based on the stock one will exist.
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thanks to everyone for your replies.
i am returning the phone. really nice phone but no stock ics update they can have it back. i posted here because you guys work outside the box. the stuff you guys do is to much work for me. to do that stuff you need to develop skills.
thanks again
Cheeseman- said:
No, you will not be able to update to ICS even if you're running under AT&T network. The Bell Atrix 4G which is an international version of the Atrix is not the same phone as the AT&T version. Best bet is to unlock your phone and either flash one of the existing ICS or Jelly Bean ROM's, or wait for an official release and hopefully a stock one or a ROM based on the stock one will exist.
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So I'm not getting the update? Well, f*** you too, Motorola!
nerfman100 said:
So I'm not getting the update? Well, f*** you too, Motorola!
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No one said you aren't. Just if you are, it won't be through AT&T.